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Walk and get up to 1 GB of free data on National Sport Day Qatar, France to AMIR HONOURS WINNERS OF STATE AWARDS launch strategic dialogue: FM Says move a qualitative leap in Qatar-France strategic relations QNA DOHA

QATAR and France on Mon- day signed a declaration of intent to establish a strate- gic dialogue between the two countries. The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani honoured the winners of the Qatar’s appreciative and incentive state awards in sci- “The common and firm ences, arts and literature. Those honoured were Dr Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Turki al Subaie in the field of education, Mohammed Jas- approach in the relations be- sim al Khulaifi in museums and archeology, Dr Saif Saeed Saif al Suwaidi in economics, Dr Yousif Mohammed Yousif al Obaidan in tween Qatar and France calls political science, Dr Hamad Abdulrahman al Saad al Kuwari in earth and environmental sciences, and Mohanna Rashid al Asiri al for constructive steps. The Maadeed in the field of earth and environmental sciences, Dr Huda Mohammed Abdullatif al Nuaimi in allied medical sciences and declaration of intent signed nursing, Dr Asma Ali Jassim al Thani in allied medical sciences and nursing, Salman Ibrahim Sulaiman al Malik in art of caricature, for the establishment of a stra- and Abdulaziz Ibrahim al Mahmoud in the novel. The Amir commended the winners’ efforts and their distinguished performance tegic dialogue between the and role in their work, wishing them every success in rendering service to their homeland. The winners expressed their thanks to two countries constitutes a Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh the Amir for the honour and said it’s a source of pride for them. (QNA) PAGE 20 qualitative leap in the strate- Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani and Minister of Europe and gic partnership between Doha Foreign Affairs of the French Republic Jean-Yves Le Drian at a press and Paris,” Deputy Prime conference in Doha on Monday. Minister and Minister of For- eign Affairs HE Sheikh Mo- O The dialogue will focus on several aspects, The strategic Amir greets hammed bin Abdulrahman al such as reaching a political solution in Libya dialogue Refrain from abusing people, Thani said at press conference that leads to elections and achieves stability in between Qatar and Iran president on Monday. He was speak- France is based on the country, thus resulting in security and stabil- DOHA The Amir HH Sheikh ing at a joint press conference ity in the region. The dialogue will also focus on very strong with Minister of Europe and communities & symbols: GCO Tamim bin Hamad al Thani ways to resolve the Syrian crisis. foundations and will Foreign Affairs of the French on Monday sent a cable of create the right QNA Republic Jean-Yves Le Drian O France supports Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 ground for In a press statement on Monday, the congratulations to President in Doha on Monday. FIFA World Cup as football brings together coordination and DOHA GCO said it is following with regret of the Islamic Republic of The agreement covers people of Qatar and France. action, especially at the mutual abuses that have over- Iran Hassan Rouhani on the many areas such as defence, the level of building THE Government Communications shadowed social media outlets re- occasion of his country’s security, health, education, O France’s stance on the measures taken by a Office (GCO) has called upon all cently. National Day. (QNA) number of neighbouring countries against Qatar partnership and culture, sports, economy, strategic vision. citizens and residents in Qatar to The GCO said that the call to investment and combating calls for resolution through dialogue avoid using abusive language for stop abuse on social media is de- terrorism. It also covers fol- –Jean-Yves Le Drian, French minister –HE Sheikh Mohammed people, communities and their sym- rived from the directives of the low- up steps in the develop- bin Abdulrahman al Thani bols in the social media outlets and Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad CRA, QFCA sign ments of the bilateral relations elsewhere in keeping with the true prin- al Thani in his first speech after the pact to boost between the two countries as ciples of Islam and genuine Arab ethics. blockade. PAGE 2 well as the implementation of logue opens new and very Sheikh Mohammed said media sector (PG 3 ) the agreements between them. strong prospects for coopera- they exchanged views on Sheikh Mohammed ex- tion in various sectors such regional issues, especially pressed hope that the dialogue as security, defence, energy, the Gulf crisis, the Palestin- HANSON K JOSEPH will be an important extension economy and other sectors of ian issue, Syria and ways to MORE RAIN of the bilateral cooperation interest to both countries. confront the phenomenon of mechanisms and will open up The FM said that Jean- terrorism. LIKELY TODAY broad prospects for strengthen- Yves held very positive discus- For his part, the French ing cooperations between Qa- sions in Doha. minster congratulated Qatar THE country received some show- tar and France. Earlier in the day, the Amir on its national football team’s ers on Monday, with chances of The FM said the strate- HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad recent victory of the Asian thundery rain in the early hours gic dialogue is based on very al Thani met with the Minister Cup. He said the Qatari team of Tuesday, the Qatar Meteorology strong foundations and will of Europe and Foreign Affairs played very well hence their Department has said. Sporadic create the conducive ground of the French Republic. The victory is a source of national light rain was reported from a Vodafone Qatar for coordination and action, meeting dealt with the his- pride to Qatar and is a good number of places. There were posts net profit especially at the level of build- torical relations of friendship indication for the 2022 World also reports of thundery rain ac- ing partnership and strategic between the two countries, Cup in Qatar. companied by hail in some parts of QR118mn in vision of the two countries. and regional development in of the northern areas. 2018 (PG 12 ) He said the strategic dia- the region. Continued on page 2 Ô

Freebies galore as landlords prefer occupancy over rent Get, set, go! It’s time to celebrate sports RAHUL PREETH ants in an increasingly com- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tion and Higher Education DOHA petitive market,” real estate DOHA US Olympic will celebrate the sports day service firm DTZ has said. at Al Yarmouk Preparatory LANDLORDS in Qatar pri- The incentives coupled PREPARATIONS are on in medalist Ibtihaj School for Boys with the par- oritised occupancy over rent with oversupply in the mar- full swing to celebrate the ticipation of sports federa- last year as they increas- ket have made premium Qatar National Sport Day to take part in tions, families and children. ingly offered incentives such apartments more affordable (NSD) on Tuesday. A host Sport Day QOC, through sports as rent-free periods, and in in Qatar as tenants started of fun and sporting activities federations, will organise some cases capital contribu- trading up their mid-range have been lined up at differ- activities (PG 6) a number of events and ac- tions for fit-outs, according to homes for premium ones, ent venues across the coun- tivities for all categories and a real estate research report. the report noted. The fall in try to celebrate National ages of people in order to at- “Following two years residential rents has slowed Sport Day with the participa- The Sports Day Commit- loon race at Al Bidda Park. events. tract maximum participants. of falling rents, the past six in recent months, it said, tion of citizens and residents tee organises many sports There will be special events The sports day is a unique Katara will host a num- months have seen rents sta- adding that the increasing from all segments of society. events launched by the Min- in Aspire Zone, Katara and initiative and is dedicated to ber of events, including a bilise to some degree. How- affordability of premium This year’s sports day is istry of Culture and Sports the Corniche. highlighting the importance weightlifting show, and the ever, rental incentives such apartments has increased especially remarkable, as it and the Qatar Sports For All In addition to that, Qa- of sports in the lives of mem- public will be able to partici- as rent-free periods and demand for units in West comes amidst joy after the Federation (QSFA), includ- tari clubs will be dedicated bers of communities. pate in the competitions for rents that are inclusive of Bay and The Pearl Qatar. national football team was ing a number of events that to various sporting events. The Qatar Olympic Com- all age groups. utility bills are being offered crowned the 2019 Asian Cup will be innovative this year, Public parks will also be mittee (QOC) in cooperation as incentives to attract ten- Continued on page 2 Ô champions. such as the fun race or bal- hosting variety of sports with the Ministry of Educa- More on page 6 Ô 02 Tuesday, February 12, 2019

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AMIR MEETS FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER Quick read Shun abusing people Deputy Amir greets president of Iran and communities on THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani on Monday sent a cable of congratulations to President of Iran Has- san Rouhani on the occasion of his country’s National Day. (QNA) social media: GCO PM congratulates president of Iran QNA principles even in times of dif- DOHA ferences and stressed the need PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin to continue this approach. Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to THE Government Communi- Qatar had earlier respond- the President of Iran Hassan Rouhani on the occasion of his cations Office (GCO) has called ed to the appeal of HH the country’s National Day. (QNA) upon citizens and residents of Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Qatar to shun abusing people al Ahmad al Jaber al Sabah Somalia president meets Muraikhi and communities and their on October 24, 2017, to pre- symbols on social media in line serve the rights of future gen- PRESIDENT of Somalia Mohammed Abdullah Farmajo met with with the true principles of Is- erations, heal the wounds and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad al Mu- lam and genuine Arab ethics. avoid slipping into abuse. raikhi on the sidelines of the 32nd Ordinary Summit of the Afri- In a press statement on The GCO called on people can Union in Addis Ababa. During the meeting, they discussed Monday, the GCO noted that to refrain from exchange of bilateral relations and ways of supporting and developing them abusing people and commu- abuses. as well as matters of common concern. (QNA) nities on social media has The GCO reiterated that become commonplace these its appeal reaffirms the need Muraikhi meets Ethiopian FM days. for citizens and residents of The GCO said the call to Qatar to adhere to high moral MINISTER of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad al Mu- shun such behaviour derives values when responding to raikhi met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia Dr Workneh from the directives of the Amir abuses and fabrications be- Gebeyehu on the sidelines of the 32nd Ordinary African Union HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad cause their cause is just and Summit in Addis Ababa on Monday. The meeting discussed bilat- al Thani in his first speech af- does not require exaggera- eral relations and the ways of supporting and developing them, ter the blockade, in which he tion, and their defence of the in addition to a number of issues of mutual concern. (QNA) commended the Qatari peo- homeland is based on justice, ple’s adherence to values and fairness and facts. Chief of Staff meets EASF director CHIEF of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces HE Lieutenant-Gen- eral (Pilot) Ghanem bin Shaheen al Ghanem met Director of The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani met with French Minister of Europe and Mohammed Bin Ghanem Al Ghanem Maritime the East African Standby Force (EASF) Dr Abdillahi Omar Bouh Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian and his accompanying delegation at the Amiri Diwan on Monday. Academy celebrates first academic year in Doha on Monday. They discussed important issues on the At the beginning of the meeting, the minister conveyed to HH the Amir congratulatory messages regional and international arenas. The meeting was attended from President of France Emmanuel Macron on Qatar national football team winning the 2019 MOHAMMED Bin Ghanem Al Ghanem Maritime Academy marked its by senior officers of the Armed Forces and the delegation ac- Asian Cup. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and the first academic year at a ceremony on Monday. In a speech during companying the EASF director. (QNA) means of developing them. (QNA) the ceremony, Commander of Mohammed Bin Ghanem Al Ghanem Maritime Academy Brigadier-General Khalid Nasser al Hajri said the Academy aims at training students militarily, academically and intellectually on the latest maritime technology and systems. He said the academic year kicked off on Monday with eight semesters divided over four years. The batch includes candidates from the Ministry of Defence and the General Directorate of Coasts and Bor- Shura okays parliament friendship ders Security of the Ministry of Interior. He added that the course includes three major disciplines -- marine science, marine engineer- ing, marine supply and management. The ceremony was attended by Chairman of the Colleges and Institutes Authority Major-General groups to boost ties with countries Hamad Ahmed al Nuaimi, Commander of the Amiri Naval Forces Major-General Abdullah Hassan al Sulaiti, Commander of Ahmed bin Mohammed Military College Major-General Fahad Mubarak al The Council also discussed a draft law on documentation during its regular weekly meeting Khayareen and Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the State of Qatar HE Fikret Ozer. (QNA) QNA DOHA

THE Advisory (Shura) Council ‘Demand for mid-range rental held its regular weekly meet- ing on Monday under the apartments likely to shoot up’ chairmanship of Speaker HE Continued from page 1 Ô and QR15,000 per sqm, with Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid the highest prices typically be- al Mahmoud. “THIS activity is largely gener- ing achieved in Viva Bahriya. The meeting approved ated by residents looking to re- In its overview of office the formation of Qatari par- locate within Qatar and ‘trade- space availability in Qatar, the liamentary friendship groups up’ to take advantage of more report said the country would with parliaments of broth- attractive lease terms,” it added. see a 40 percent jump in the erly and friendly countries According to DTZ, good estimated supply between 2018 to strengthen and promote quality mid-range apartments and 2022, from 4.3 million sqm joint cooperation between the will see “the greatest demand” to 6 million square metres. Council and these parliaments in the rental accommodation “Overall supply of Grade A in different fields, as well as to market. The demand will be office accommodations at West exchange views on ties and re- driven by the growing non-oil Bay and Lusail has topped 2 gional and international issues Shura Council Speaker HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al Mahmoud addresses members of the Council during a meeting on Monday. and oil sector professionals, million sqm while overall sup- of common concern. who will begin to replace a ply of offices in Doha is in excess The friendship groups The draft law includes 37 arti- tronic procedures, and the or- the Supreme Court of Para- Rapporteur HE Nasser bin significant number of blue- of 4 million sqm.” include the Qatari-Arab cles, the first of which defines ganisation and keeping of re- guay Dr Jose Raul Torres Rashid al Kaabi. collar workers as several There have been a few lease Friendship Group, Qatar-Asia documentation as a procedure cords, documents and indexes Kirmser and his accompanying During the meeting, the infrastructure projects gets agreements of prominence in Friendship Group, Qatar-Af- by the notary public or by related to documentation. delegation, during which they committee examined a draft completed prior to the 2022 the fourth quarter of 2018 in the rica Friendship Group, Qatar- those delegated by the Minis- After discussion, the Coun- discussed bilateral relations law on documentation and de- FIFA World Cup. prime office market, DTZ said. Europe Friendship Group, the ter of Justice, by which the will cil referred the draft law to the between the two countries and cided to complete its study at The report said the overall Most activity has revolved Qatari Friendship Group with of the concerned parties is doc- Legal and Legislative Affairs the ways to develop them in the committee’s next meeting. residential sales increased by around startups and SMEs. This the United States, Canada, umented in an official record. Committee to study it and various fields, especially the The committee also dis- 11 percent between 2017 and demand is primarily focused on Australia and New Zealand The draft law specifies how submit a report thereon to the legislative and legal fields. cussed a draft law amending 2018, as purchasers took ad- flexible serviced accommoda- and the Qatari Friendship to document, certify signa- Council. Meanwhile, the Legal and certain provisions of Law No. vantage of a fall in values. tion, or small inexpensive units Group with Latin American tures and prove date, in addi- At the end of the meet- Legislative Affairs Committee 21 of 2004 regarding ministers In the investment market, in secondary locations, rather and Caribbean countries. tion to the general provisions ing, the speaker briefed the of the Advisory (Shura) Coun- and decided to submit its rec- it said the apartments at The than the larger corporate office The Council also discussed on cases where the agency is members on his meeting on cil held a meeting on Monday ommendations thereon to the Pearl Qatar are currently selling suites on offer at West Bay, the a draft law on documentation. terminated, copies and elec- Wednesday with President of under the chairmanship of its Shura Council. for prices between QR12,500 report said. French minister affirms support Dignitaries attend Iranian Embassy reception ASHRAF SIDDIQUI for Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup DOHA crisis, which would be achieved security within the recognised Continued from page 1 Ô by establishing a constitution, borders, with Jerusalem as the AMBASSADOR of Iran to Qatar holding elections in which all capital of the two states. HE Mohammad Ali Sobhani THE French minister reiterated Syrians can participate and He touched on the impor- hosted a reception to celebrate France’s support for Qatar’s finding a neutral environment tance of the Qatari-French rela- the 40th anniversary of the Is- hosting of the 2022 FIFA World that would guarantee success, tions and the extent of coopera- lamic Revolution and National Cup, adding that football brings and without which there would tion between the two countries Day of Iran, at the Diplomatic together the people of Qatar and be no sustained victory against in all fields, including defence, Club on Monday. France. ISIS, no return for the refugees security, economy, energy and The reception was attended He reaffirmed the impor- and no security for neighbour- culture. He noted that Qatar by Minister of Commerce and tance of establishing a strategic ing countries. has recently received the French Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al dialogue between Qatar and He added that the strate- Rafale fighter aircraft in Bor- Kuwari, Minister of Municipal- France. gic dialogue would also sup- deaux, France, in the presence ity and Environment HE Ab- The French minister said port sovereignty and stability of Deputy Prime Minister and dulla bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Ambassador of Iran to Qatar HE Mohammad Ali Sobhani and other dignitaries cut a cake to celebrate the dialogue would focus on sev- of countries that have been hit Minister of State for Defence Af- al Subaie, Minister of State HE Iran’s 40th anniversary of Islamic Revolution and National Day at the Diplomatic Club on Monday. eral aspects, including reach- by crises such as Lebanon and fairs HE Dr Khalid bin Moham- Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz al Ku- ing a political solution in Libya Iraq, as well as Palestine and med al Attiyah. wari, Chief of Protocol in the Qatar and Iran share deep-root- people have successfully over- global economy, based on glob- that would lead to elections and especially Gaza, which he said He said the increased Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE ed ties and strong links of blood, come various problems, includ- al economic indicators. achieve stability in the country, require a decisive action from threats and crises in the Middle Ambassador Ibrahim Fakhro culture, religion and politics, ing the imposed war and the The event was conducted thus resulting in security and the international community East and elsewhere show the and Spokesperson HE Lulwah adding that Qatar has been a cruel sanctions and continue by renowned Iranian TV pre- stability in the region. to support the two-state solu- importance of security and de- Rashid al Kahter. hospitable host to thousands of to work for advancement and senter Miss Elmira Samavati, The dialogue will also focus tion to allow the two countries fence cooperation between the Speaking on the occasion, Iranian residents. excellence. He added that Iran specially flown from Tehran for on ways to resolve the Syrian to live side by side in peace and two countries. the Iranian ambassador said Sobhani said that Iranian is currently the 18th effective the event. Nation Tuesday, February 12, 2019 03

MoCI recalls JEEP Wrangler, CRA, QFCA sign agreement to Dodge Charger, Challenger

THE Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with United Cars Almana, dealer of Dodge and Jeep vehicles boost media, digital sectors in Qatar, has announced the recall of Dodge Charger and Challenger models of 2014-2015 and JEEP Wrangler models of 2014-2016 over a potential defect in the front passenger The two authorities will work jointly to support services and activities aimed at attracting local and international enterprises airbag inflator. The recall comes within the framework of the ministry’s SANTHOSH CHANDRAN with the QFCA. CRA is always continuous efforts to protect consumers and ensure that car DOHA keen on contributing effective- dealers follow up on vehicle defects and repairs. ly towards achieving the goals The ministry said it would coordinate with the dealer to COMMUNICATIONS Regula- of Qatar National Vision2030. follow up on the maintenance and repair works and communi- tory Authority (CRA) and Qa- A core aim of this vision is to cate with customers to ensure that the necessary repairs are tar Financial Centre Authority create a balance between an carried out. (QFCA) on Monday signed a oil-based and a knowledge- The ministry has urged all customers to report any viola- memorandum of understand- based economy, and to sup- tions to its Consumer Protection and Anti-Commercial Fraud ing (MoU) to provide local port the diversification of the Department, which processes complaints, inquires and sugges- and international enterprises country’s economy. In this tions. (TNN) working in the media and digi- respect, CRA will ensure pro- tal sectors with services that viding needed support in ac- fall under each authority’s cordance with its mandate to mandate. achieve this goal.” President of CRA Moham- On his part, Jaida said, MoCI recalls Ducati Panigale models med Ali al Mannai and Chief “The Communications Regu- Executive Officer of QFCA latory Authority and the Qatar THE Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation Yousuf Mohamed al Jaida Financial Centre have a long- with Al Fardan Motorcycles, dealer of Ducati bikes in Qatar, has signed the agreement in the standing history of partner- announced the recall of Ducati Panigale V4, Panigale V4 S and presence of Minister of Trans- The CRA and QFCA will support activities and projects that will help to increase the two sectors’ percent- ships and this MoU further re- V4 Speciale models of 2018-2019 due to oil leak from the port and Communications HE age of contribution to Qatar gross domestic product. (HANSON K JOSEPH) flects and solidifies our shared engine. Jassim Saif Ahmed al Sulaiti. commitment towards invest- The recall comes within the framework of the ministry’s Under the MoU, CRA will the media and digital sectors. globalisation of information country’s transformation into a ing in Qatar’s economic growth continuous efforts to protect consumers and ensure that car support QFCA in the evalua- In addition, both authori- have become one of the most knowledge-based economy in by enhancing our cooperation dealers follow up on vehicle defects and repairs. tion of enterprises’ proposals ties will support activities and important manifestations of line with the Qatar National in the communications and The ministry said it would coordinate with the dealer to related to joint initiatives or projects that will help increase the technological progress Vision 2030. The digital me- information technology sector follow up on the maintenance and repair works and communi- projects, and on relevant prod- the two sectors’ contribution to that has produced knowledge- dia sector will open up a wide - or more specifically by work- cate with customers to ensure that the necessary repairs are ucts offered by Qatar Financial Qatar gross domestic product based societies. range of opportunities, support ing closely to develop Qatar’s carried out. Centre. The two authorities (GDP). “This MoU between the competitiveness and innova- ‘Media and Digital Cluster’”. The ministry has urges all customers to report any viola- will work jointly to support Speaking on the occasion, CRA and QFC Authority will tion, and stimulate investment According to the MoU, tions to its Consumer Protection and Anti-Commercial Fraud services sand activities aimed Sulaiti said, “The produc- further support the develop- in the business environment.” both parties will participate in Department, which processes complaints, inquires and sug- at attracting local and interna- tion, dissemination and use ment of the digital media sector Mannai said, “CRA wel- relevant advisory committees gestions. (TNN) tional enterprises, working in of data in the context of the as a key pillar in supporting our comes the signing of the MoU and working groups. Regular exercise QU meet sheds light on urban architecture can prevent chronic TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA diseases: Experts QATAR University (QU) Col- lege of Engineering (CENG) TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Dr Skarulis recommends Department of Architecture DOHA obese individuals consult with and Urban Planning (DAUP) their doctor before beginning organised the GSM4Q confer- CONSUMING nutrient-dense a weight-loss journey, she said ence under the theme ‘Con- foods in the right quantities, most people won’t require the necting People, Spaces and from all the food groups, and specialised services provided Machines: The Informed No- engaging in regular physical at the National Obesity Treat- madic Monad’. activity are major determi- ment Center to lose weight. The conference is the nants of good health. There She said healthcare profes- fourth in a series of Game are countless studies that have sionals play an important role and Match conferences on the demonstrated the benefits of in highlighting the significance state of mind in architecture regular exercise and a healthy of diet and exercise and she de- and urban design. diet in the treatment of the scribed physical inactivity as a The GSM4Q conference most common medical prob- major public health threat. covers a variety of specific yet Dr Fodil Fadli addresses participants including Qatar University President Dr Hassan al Derham, deans and professors from the university and lems, Reem al Saadi, director strongly connected topics like other higher education representatives at the GSM4Q conference recently. of Dietetics and Nutrition at swarm behaviour, distributed Hamad Medical Corporation climates, robotic buildings, The conference is the fourth in Qatar, as well as profes- different backgrounds and theme of the GSM4Q confer- (HMC), has said. informed materials, monads, sionals and practitioners from different areas of expertise. ence is ‘The Informed No- To mark Qatar National nomads, scalable interactions in a series of Game and governmental and private in- We are here to discuss con- madic Monad’. The monad Sport Day, Saadi and Dr Mon- and smart environments. Match conferences on the stitutions. necting people, spaces and is considered to be a design ica Skarulis Young, director The event was attended state of mind in architec- In his opening speech, Dr machines in the realm of 21st pattern that defines how in- of the National Obesity Treat- by QU President Dr Hassan ture and urban design Fodil Fadli said, “This event is century architecture. Our de- puts, processes and outputs ment Center, are raising aware- alDerham, CENG Dean Prof important for our department partment is ready to explore together build generic types, ness of the link between life- AbdulmajidHamouda, CENG because it triggers interaction and reach new horizons to as in functional programming. style choices and good health. Associate Dean for Research Kasper Oosterhuis, students, between faculty members, empower next generation ar- The nomad links back to the Dr Skarulis said exercise and Graduate Studies Prof faculty members and other students and professionals chitecture students.” Bedouin history of Qatar and is a powerful tool for both the Abbes Amira, Head of DAUP representatives from fellow with international speakers DAUP Professor Kasper forward to its potential for to- treatment and prevention of DrFodilFadli, DAUP Prof higher education institutions and scientists, who come from Oosterhuis said, “The leading day’s strategic planning.” chronic disease, for mitigat- Dr Reem al Saadi ing the harmful effects of obe- sity and for lowering mortality “Making lifestyle changes rates. She said individuals who isn’t always easy, but it is the are sedentary are at risk for a key to long-term weight loss QU celebrates women’s empowerment through Al-Bairaq number of chronic diseases. and good health. Frontline “There are four basic healthcare providers can play TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK scientists on practical scientific and male students. She also es the importance of equal- factors that contribute to a a role in encouraging their DOHA problems in authentic contexts. discussed the role of the pro- ity among individuals and person’s overall health sta- patients to engage in exercise. Faculty members train and gramme in encouraging Qatari encourages the role of Qatari tus - genetics, environment, Regular physical activity has THE superiority of women in mentor the future generation students to choose a scientific women as leaders and pio- access to healthcare and be- been shown to significantly fields such as science, technol- of scientists and help them de- discipline by giving them the neers in all areas of life, proud- haviour. Behaviour accounts improve quality of life. Active ogy, engineering and mathe- velop and enhance their critical- opportunity to participate in ly showcasing their role in the for roughly half of a person’s individuals are able to main- matics was highlighted on the thinking, problem-solving and scientific workshops and en- society as scientists, engineers overall health. Once an indi- tain a high functional capacity occasion of International Day team-work skills. hancing their research skills. and doctors, which contrib- vidual understands what fac- for much of their life. Exercise of Women and Girls in Science Students who joined the In addition, the event al- utes to the development and tors are contributing to weight can truly be medicine and it at an event held at Qatar Uni- Al-Bairaq programme in their lowed Al-Bairaq to present the advancement of Qatar.” gain and a sedentary lifestyle, has been shown to prevent versity (QU). high school years were present contributions of students in Dr Noora al Thani praised a healthcare professional can chronic disease and extend The event held through Qa- to share their experiences and local and international com- the efforts of Al-Bairaq part- help him/her set appropriate life,” said Dr Skarulis. tar University’s (QU) Al-Bairaq explain how the programme petitions. ners, the UNESCO office in goals,” Dr Skarulis added. Saadi said individuals with a Project in cooperation with the impacted them. Participants of Dr Noora Jabor al Thani, Doha, Qatar National Com- Located in building 311 in body mass index (BMI) greater UNESCO office in Doha, show- Al-Bairaq’s ‘I am a Researcher’ Al-Bairaq empowers the future Outreach and Communication mission for Education, Cul- Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical than 30, which for the average cased in various ways, the role track Fatma al Maaedid, Amna of women in science, technology, Section head and Al-Bairaq ture and Science and the staff City, HMC’s National Obe- person equates to approximate- and achievements of Al-Bairaq, al Jumaili and Mariam al Thani engineering and mathematics. leader, Center for Advanced working on the programme. sity Treatment Center treats ly 30 pounds of excess weight, the impact of its curriculum and presented a project titled ‘Lei- Materials (CAM), expressed Al-Bairaq is a step in the between 800 to 900 patients are most at risk of developing the ways in which it empowers denfrost Effect Drops as a Re- Eng Fatima Nabhan, a her happiness and pride in the direction of supporting Qatar’s each month and delivers ho- serious health problems. Qatari female adolescents. actor for Direct Methanol Fuel member of Al-Bairaq, gave a achievements of the Al-Bairaq commitment to promote inno- listic, multidisciplinary care She said dietitians and nu- Al-Bairaq is a non-tradition- Cell Catalyst’, and discussed presentation on the achieve- students and their distin- vation, entrepreneurship and for patients in need of medical tritionists are an integral part al educational project, in which the skills they gained through ments of the project and dis- guished level of performance applied research to develop management, lifestyle modi- of the healthcare team and can students at Qatari second- the programme, which helped cussed the remarkable role it and intelligence. its knowledge-based economy, fications, bariatric and endo- help patients make good life- ary school work in teams with implement the project and car- plays in providing equal op- She said, “In Qatar, we enrich its human capital and scopic procedures. style choices. highly efficient university-level ry out their research. portunities for both female have a society that recognis- improve its competitiveness. Aspire Academy hosts inaugural AIMS MUN conference TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK conference. Drawing partici- arching theme of ‘Health and on their character and is fun underpin future performanc- DOHA pants from schools in Qatar, wellbeing’, discussion topics to experience as well.” es such as that demonstrated it is a programme that aims included women’s welfare “At Aspire Academy, we by the Qatar national team ASPIRE Academy student- to develop discussion, nego- and environmental issues. focus on both the sporting and players during the 2019 AFC athletes joined students from tiation, debating, and inter- Commenting on Aspire educational aspects of our stu- Asian Cup,” Jaber said. the International School of personal skills while helping Academy’s role in educating dent-athletes’ development. Meanwhile, Shondale Pa- London – Qatar (ISLQ), Mid- young people contribute to the future generation of stu- We strive to build the charac- gano, teacher and director dle East International School the identification of solutions dent-athletes on how to be- ter of our students and help at Middle East International (MIS), and Stafford Sri-Lankan to the global problems. come global citizens, Jassem them become global citizens School, praised the collabo- School Doha (SSLSD) over the The conference, co-or- al Jaber, Aspire Academy’s while taking pride in their ration with Aspire Academy, weekend in a series of debates ganised by Aspire Academy school principal, said: “During national culture and identity. saying: “It has been a really on topics including poverty and and the other three schools, the conference, each student We have an established life good experience. We need humanitarian issues as part of who came together to form a had the chance to participate skills programme that offers more students to step up into the AIMS Model United Na- group going by the acronym in vibrant debates and group our students a wide range of leadership positions. By do- tions (MUN) Conference. AIMS, offered more than 200 discussions. They simulated activities including training ing this type of confidence and The MUN Conference is students from 20 schools an how to become ambassadors courses and international hu- competence-building activity, a popular extra-curricular opportunity to try their hands representing their nations and manitarian missions to refu- we can embed conscientious- The conference offered more than 200 students from 20 schools an activity in which students act at negotiating and debating voted as if attending a United gee camps. This builds resil- ness into the new generation opportunity to try their hands at negotiating and debating complex as representatives of a coun- complex global issues among Nations conference. This will ience and empathy, amongst of youth while equipping them global issues among themselves. try at a mock-United Nations themselves. Under the over- leave a hugely positive impact many other skills, that help to to go on and do great things.” 04 Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Nation Qatar Charity equips school QC signs cooperation deal in Kosovo with computer lab with Qatar Autism Society Qatar Charity to collect The project seeks to encourage students to continue ahead with studies donations for QAS projects

QATAR Charity (QC) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Qatar Autism Society (QAS) to support and empower people with autism disorder, and exchange experiences and infor- mation to enhance humanitarian, research and scientific cooperation between the two sides. The agreement was signed by Mohamed Rashid al Kaabi, assistant to the CEO in the Communication and Resource Development The agreement was signed by Mohamed Rashid Sector at QC, and Mohammed Faisal Hasan, al Kaabi, assistant to the CEO at QC, and Moham- director-general of QAS. med Faisal Hasan, director-general of QAS. According to the agreement, the two sides agreed to add QAS within QC’s general collec- ties that fall within QC’s goals of achieving social Khalid Abdullah al Yafie, director of Project Management at QC, handed over 18 computers to Agim Bahtiri, mayor of Mitrovica. tion programme and collect donations for the development within Qatar. projects and programmes of QAS. Hassan said he was pleased with signing the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK dullah al Yafie, director of The mayor honoured Yafie The number of people The two sides also agreed to coordinate and agreement with QC, hoping that the support for DOHA Project Management at QC, with the municipality’s shield sponsored by the charity has cooperate in organising programmes, activities, the society would continue to enable it to reach handed over 18 computers to and a certificate of thanks in increased to more than 3,000. seminars, workshops and lectures, conducting all families in the country. QATAR Charity (QC), with the Agim Bahtiri, mayor of Mitro- recognition of QC’s efforts in Over 4,500 students have grad- research and studies, and publishing periodicals Speaking at the signing ceremony, Fatima generous support of the people vica, and local officials. Kosovo. uated from the Qatar Training related to charitable work. Mubarak al Shaheen al Sulaiti, treasurer of QAS, in Qatar, has equipped a school Mayor Bhattiri expressed The students and their par- Center. The number of income- Kaabi said, “We believe in the importance said, “This agreement reflects the true and ef- in the municipality of Mitro- his sincere gratitude and thanks ents expressed their great hap- generating projects reached of building partnerships with relevant organisa- fective partnership between community-based vica in Kosovo with a computer for the gift by QC. “It is very es- piness in this project, which will more than 430, while the num- tions and institutions in the field of our work, as organisations to achieve strategic development lab to enhance the educational sential for the students of this contribute to the enhancement ber of projects implemented in it is important to play complementary roles.” goals that require cooperation at the level of gov- standards of students. school to put the theories they of the educational standard of the field of water and sanitation He also expressed his pleasure that QC is a ernment institutions, civil society organisations The project seeks to create learn into practice,” he said, ap- the students. has crossed 550. Some 40 de- partner of the QAS by contributing to all com- and individuals.” an attractive learning atmos- preciating the great humanitar- QC has been implement- velopment projects have also munity initiatives aimed at enhancing expertise QAS seeks to provide a variety of services to phere for students to encour- ian work being carried out by ing several projects in Ko- been carried out in addition to in the field of autism spectrum disorders and autistic children and their mothers by holding age them to continue with their QC in Mitrovica. sovo to support the needy, building homes for the poor. supporting the activities and projects of QAS to specific programmes and raising the awareness of education. Yafie said the computer lab especially orphans, persons Last year, QC implemented help it play the role assigned to it. individuals in the community to bring the family During his visit to QC’s was a gift from the people of with special needs, and low- 373 projects at a total cost of Kaabi underscored QC’s keen interest in joy to these kids and take advantages of their ca- office in Kosovo, Khalid Ab- Qatar to the people in Kosovo. income families. QR6mn in Kosovo. health care issues and supporting health activi- pabilities in building the society and country. (TNN) GU-Q opens registration for Spring Session of community classes

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK classes are two hours long and cause it was very informative duction to emergency and dis- tion discount ends February DOHA are designed to fit the needs and visually and intellectually aster management, co-active 24, 2019. and schedules of working appealing. I look forward to coaching for personal develop- The classes are open to GEORGETOWN University in professionals. The 14 course taking more courses in the fu- ment, and Arabic calligraphy. participants over the age of Qatar has opened registration offerings this session include ture.” “I have a degree in art, 18, and no previous qualifi- for the spring session of their both Arabic and English lan- This year’s courses of- and I never studied anything cation or degree is required. popular Community Classes, guage options. fer a range of topics, includ- related to business. I found Course enrollment and at- a six-week long program of Sarah Mahmoud explained ing introductions to business this course to be very helpful tendance will earn a cer- courses that invites the public how the classes helped her management, project man- and informative,” said Com- tificate of completion. More THAI ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT MEETS QATAR’S AMBASSADOR: to explore a new hobby, learn brush up on her career goals, agement, women in American munity Classes student Dana information about Com- President of the National Assembly of Thailand and President a new skill, or to engage and saying: “My major was in jour- politics, digital marketing, Mahmoud. munity Classes is available of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) Prof Pornpech discuss a topic of interest. nalism, I took this course be- international relations in the Registration is open until online:https://epe.qatar. Wichitcholchai met with Ambassador of Qatar to Thailand HE Taught by a range of GU-Q cause I work in a bank in the Gulf region, the ethics and the end of the first week of georgetown.edu/community- Sheikh Jassim bin Abdulrahman al Thani. The meeting discussed scholars and staff, as well as marketing department and I economics of football in a glo- classes, but GU-Q encourag- education/spring-2018htt- bilateral relations, the means of enhancing and developing them, seasoned experts, leading aca- was looking for extra infor- balized world, and more. es interested students to sign ps://epe.qatar.georgetown. and issues of mutual concern. (QNA) demics, and industry experts, mation on digital marketing. Arabic language classes of- up online to ensure availabil- edu/community-education/ each session of the evening I really enjoyed the class be- fer topics in literature, intro- ity. The early bird registra- community-class-offerings. Fifty One East, Sennheiser launch HD 800 S headphones in Qatar FIFTY One East, Qatar’s favourite department store, and Sennheiser, one of the world’s leading manufac- turers of headphones, microphones INVITATION TO SUBMIT QUALIFICATION FOR THE QATAR PUBLIC PRIVATE and wireless transmission systems PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - PACKAGE 1 have introduced the innovative HD (PROJECT ID: BA 2019 C 001 G) 800 S, a stylish and enhanced ver- The Ministry of Finance (“MOF”) and Ministry of Education and Higher Education (“MOEHE”) (“Contracting sion of the multi-award winning HD Authority”) is planning the implementation of the Qatar Public Private Partnership Schools Development Program 800 to the music lovers in Qatar. (“PPP Program”). The Contracting Authority has appointed the Public Works Authority (“Ashghal”) as it Nominated The latest Sennheisser’s HD 800 representative (“Nominated Representative”) for the procurement, design and construction phase. S is now available exclusively at FNAC in Doha Festival City. of the HD where the human ear struggles to Brief Description of The Works A modern classic, Sennheiser’s 800 S is hear frequencies of sound when In line with above objective, the Contracting Authority has identified 45 schools to be implemented under a PPP reference class HD 800 headphones achieved lower frequencies of a higher volume framework. The 45 schools are divided into 6 packages, each consisting of 6-8 schools. Each package will be deliver sound that is as natural as pos- through occur at the same time. implemented as a separate PPP Project. sible. Improving on a seemingly per- the addi- The new headphone offers more Ashghal, on behalf of the Contracting Authority, therefore invites parties to submit their qualifications for Package 1 fect formula is not a task undertaken tion of the connectivity options and is supplied of the Qatar schools PPP Development Program (“Project”) for the Design, Build, Finance, Operation, Maintenance lightly, but Sennheiser’s engineers innovative with two connection leads, a 6.3mm and Transfer of the 8no. schools in Package 1, as listed below: have succeeded in enhancing further absorber connector and a XLR-4 balanced that the sound reproduction in the open, technol- ensures top notch sound quality. Total No. Total circumaural HD 800 S. ogy that Sennheiser has also enhanced the Site Area School Type Area Area of Stu- No. of Sennheiser’s HD 800 S brings was pio- equipment of the HD 800 S with the (m2) improved sound quality and a new neered in the Sennheiser IE 800 – addition of a symmetrical XLR4 ca- dents Staff matt black look to the earcanal a breakthrough that preserved the ble. The colour was also changed: the 01 Secondary School Girls Al Wakra 25,141 750 90 headphone that brought audiophile audibility of very high frequency earcups of the new model are mag- sound to a compact in-ear design. sounds by eliminating a phenom- nificent in a premium matte-black Al Khisa / Rawadat 02 Preparatory School Boys 29,375 750 90 The enhanced sound reproduction enon known as the ‘masking effect’, color finish. (TNN) Al Hamam Umm Salal Moham- 03 Secondary School Girls 19,426 750 90 med 04 Preparatory School Girls Bu Fesseela 27,543 750 90 Al Terrace unveils new exquisite menu 05 Primary School Girls Al Wukair 29,717 750 90 Al Khisa/ Rawadat Al 06 Secondary School Boys 38,659 750 90 Hamam 07 Primary School Boys Al Wukair 33,885 750 90

08 Secondary School Girls Rawdat Al Naisar 24,693 750 90

Scope of Services: The scope of services will include but will not be limited to: ‡ Design ‡ Project ‡ Construction Financing ‡ Operation Maintenance (Hard Soft Facilities Management) ‡ Transfer back to the Contracting Authority

Request for Qualification (RFQ) Document The Request for Qualification Document (RFQ) can be downloaded without charge by accessing PWA website www.ashghal.gov.qa which comprises the followings: The new menu will offer a unique dining experience that includes the best dishes from the Lebanese culinary. 1. Anti-Corruption and Confidentiality Declaration. 2. Qualification Procedures and Services Requirements During the bidding period, the Bidders shall visit the above Public Works Authority website frequently for updates, AL Terrace, the renowned Lebanese enriches their senses. platter, which comes with lobster. tender circulars and/ or addenda, if any. restaurant located at Al Mirqab Every day from 7am to 10.30am, For the sweet tooth, a tasty selec- Boutique Hotel, one of Souq Waqif AL Terrace offers a sumptuous break- tion of oriental sweets such as ‘Arabic Submission of Statement of Qualification Boutique Hotels, has announced its fast buffet, featuring international ice cream’ and Cheese Kunafa will be The closing date for submitting the Statement of Qualification is in accordance with the requirements set out in new exquisite dining menu, which cuisine. To enrich guests’ experience, a treat while they enjoy the tune of the the Request for Qualification Document shall be no later than (Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 1:00 pm (local Doha includes a variety of cold and hot Al Terrace offers, from 12 noon un- band playing daily from 7.30pm to mezzeh, a wide selection of special til 11.30pm, a variety of cold mezzah 10.30pm, except on Monday. time, GMT +3:00). Statements of Qualification must be in the format as specified in the Request for Qualification seafood platters and Arabian grills such as babaganoush, fatoush, Hou- The new menu will offer a unique Document and submitted to: in addition to a varied assortment mous Beiruti and Muhammara; and dining experience that includes the PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY / MANAGER OF CONTRACTS DEPARTMENT / ASHGHAL Tower (1) – Ground of sweets, delights and mocktails. piping hot mezzeh with the options best dishes from the Lebanese culi- Floor / P.O. BOX : 22188, Doha, Qatar Al Terrace restaurant is charac- including Batata Hara, Kabab Halabi, nary. Additionally, the restaurant has terised by its indoor and its alfresco Al Terrace quail, etc., a selection of also ventured into catering services All Enquiries are to be Directed to the Manager of Contracts Department dining areas in addition to its ‘Ter- Lebanese specialties, especially sea- for groups, which come loaded with [email protected] race’ area overlooking the Souq where food, such as ‘Sayadiyah’, and various special discounts. For bookings, email guests will be able to enjoy delicious types of Arabic grills. The restaurant to [email protected], or call food and drinks in an atmosphere that has also launched a special seafood on 44336666. (TNN) Nation Tuesday, February 12, 2019 05 EAA looks to enrol 200,000 CHLS-EVMC pact to boost health children in Pakistan schools science research The combined project of SC, EAA and British Council boosts learning of class 1-5 students through football veterinary equine care. Deal offers researchers “This MoU will also pro- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK an opportunity to expand vide EVMC research scien- DOHA biomedical expertise tists with opportunities to engage in CHLS educational EDUCATION Above All TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK activities and opens doors (EAA) Foundation’s global DOHA for the participation of CHLS programme, Educate A Child graduate students in next (EAC), in partnership with THE College of Health and generation veterinary sci- the British Council, has an- Life Sciences (CHLS) at Ham- ence projects.” nounced the ‘Ilm-Possible: ad Bin Khalifa University As part of the MoU, HBKU Take a Child to School (TACS) (HBKU) has signed a memo- has established, through its Phase II’ project in Pakistan, randum of understanding graduate programmes, ad- aiming to enrol 200,000 out (MoU) with Equine Veteri- junct academic appointments of school children (OOSC) nary Medical Center (EVMC) to academically qualified and into quality primary education to see the two entities collabo- research-orientated veteri- throughout the country. rate in areas of research and narians at EVMC. Building on the previously graduate education. In addition, CHLS faculty, successful Phase I strate- Dr Edward Stuenkel, scientists and researchers as gies of TACS, this three-year founding dean of CHLS, and well as EVMC staff will share joint project is also support- Dr Jessica Johnson, acting access to facilities and the use ed by Generation Amazing, director of EVMC, signed the of laboratory equipment on the social and human legacy MoU. the premises of both entities. programme of Qatar’s Su- The agreement aims to Dr Jessica Johnson, act- preme Committee for Deliv- extend the productive in- ing director of EVMC, said: ery & Legacy, to enhance the teractions and research of “Our partnership with HB- learning experience of class health and life sciences, en- KU’s CHLS will enable us 1-5 students by introducing hance biomedical research to contribute effectively to a football for development expertise and expand veteri- and benefit from a mutual module called ‘United Genera- nary competencies. pool of expertise, know-how tion’ that promotes ‘life skills Commenting on the col- and amenities. It marks the through sports’ as part of a laboration, Dr Stuenkel said, beginning of a long-term normal school day in 66 public “Our collaboration with relationship that will un- schools. EVMC is an opportunity to doubtedly help us achieve Generation Amazing is expand the research per- our intended objectives and supporting EAC and part- formed at the systems and interests.” ner British Council in using stem cell levels - of the life sci- The agreement forms football in education for so- ences performed on equines. part of HBKU’s commit- cial change. The programme, Our shared objectives will ment to pursuing local and which seeks to boost retention allow for CHLS graduate international collaborations rates at school, has already pi- students to learn about the to promote education and loted this life skills resource in application of state-of-the- knowledge transfer, and eight districts. art medical treatments and make research opportunities Activities are employed Generation Amazing is contributing to making school environments in Pakistan more inclusive, helping teachers develop better relationships genomic science advances in more widely accessible. both in and out of the class- with their students through fun activities that break the routine of the school day. room to create an exciting, dy- namic learning environment with their students through fun and significant positive behav- tion. Through our partnership Ilm-Possible: Take a Child to that promotes and encourages activities that break the routine ioural change has been noted, with British Council and Gen- School we are always looking positive social change through of the school day. as student beneficiaries were eration Amazing, we aim to for innovative means to sup- sports and education in a way Fawad Aziz, a nine-year- observed to be more respectful support a sustainable future in port our retention objectives that is both interactive and old student beneficiary, re- towards teachers, parents and Pakistan. Together, we strive and to keep children engaged stimulating for children. The cently remarked: “We love classmates. to reach 200,000 of the coun- and supportive of their own activities fall primarily within Generation Amazing. We Dr Mary Joy Pigozzi, ex- try’s most vulnerable and mar- education. two categories: Classroom get to play football and learn ecutive director of Educate A ginalised children and inspire “The Generation Amazing Learning Discussions and things such as how to cross the Child (EAC), said: “EAC be- them with a quality primary model aims to do this by uti- Sports Sessions. road, and the importance of lieves that quality education education that will positively lising an easy-to-understand Generation Amazing is playing together.” has the power of positive trans- impact their lives, communi- and interactive approach. contributing to making school Through Generation formation. Reaching OOSC is ties and country.” The Generation Amazing pro- HBKU’s CHLS will contribute to the partnership through its state- environments in Pakistan Amazing, a total of 9,016 one of the most crucial aspects Faiza Inayat, director of gramme has had considerable of-the-art laboratories and graduate programmes, thereby serving more inclusive, helping teach- students have already been of holistic growth and devel- ‘Ilm-Possible: Take a Child to impact in the schools where it research-orientated veterinarians at EVMC. ers develop better relationships reached in the TACS II project opment for each and every na- School Phase II’, said, “Under is implemented.” Doha Debates hosts TED Salon in NY to CNA-Q hosts Al-Anabi heroes on campus discuss pressing issues with students Speakers also included au- The initiative aims thor Reniqua Allen, who dis- cussed stories she heard about to bring new voices, systemic racism and racist perspectives and ideologies, as well as break- throughs and accomplish- solutions to challenges ments, from millennials while facing the world researching her book It Was All a Dream; and counter-ter- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK rorism expert and blogger Clint DOHA Watts, who spoke about using Twitter to connect to people he DOHA Debates, an initiative might not otherwise meet. of Qatar Foundation (QF), Through the Portals, the has hosted a series of talks in audience in New York heard partnership with TED, during about how the news media has the TED Salon titled ‘Up for shaped students’ lives in Doha Debate’ in New York City, US. and how social media and The speakers at the TED technology are a crucial oppor- World Theater were joined by tunity for women in Afghani- five groups of people live on- stan, hearing first-hand from The College of the North Atlantic-Qatar President Dr Khalifa al Khalifa with AFC Stars. screen via Portals – walk-in TED and Doha Debates are building bridges and conversations in set- participants in Herat. Students shipping containers equipped tings where differences are heard, assumptions are questioned, and in Mexico City highlighted the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK before signing a backdrop that with audiovisual devices – that views are openly and thoughtfully challenged. need to work across differences DOHA Qatar players Almoez Ali, the college prepared to cel- beamed them in from Doha, after elections in Mexico, while Assim Madabo, Bassam al ebrate their historic achieve- Qatar; Kigali, Rwanda; Herat, facing the world, and inspire Malikah, a grassroots organi- students from West Virginia, THE College of the North At- Rawi and Yousef Hassan ment. Afghanistan; West Virginia, a new generation of global sation teaching self defence to in the US, discussed resistance lantic-Qatar (CNA-Q) hosted spoke to a full house at a The event was an opportu- United States; and Mexico City. change-makers women and girls, in response to change in their community. some of the country’s football nity for the college community Designed by Doha Debates’ Presented by TED Resi- to having experienced an at- Meanwhile, Rwandans in Kigali heroes and Asian Cup champi- panel discussion to show its pride for Qatar. partners at Shared_Studios, dency director Cyndi Stivers, tack herself as a teenager. also shared thoughts about how ons on its campus on Monday. “It was with great pleas- the Portals allowed the groups the talks in New York City saw Meanwhile, Eve Pearlman, the trade war between Rwanda Al-Anabi players Almoez Aljazzi Fetais. ure to host Qatar’s football to share thoughts on the most journalist Steven Petrow dis- journalist and co-founder of and the US affects them. Ali, Assim Madabo, Bassam The players took questions heroes during their special pressing issues in their parts cuss what “civility” looks like Spaceship Media, talked about TED and Doha Debates are al Rawi and Yousef Hassan from the audience on a vari- appearance on our campus. of the world and respond in today, emphasising that civil- the need to restore public building bridges and conversa- spoke to a full house of nearly ety of topics such as how they Their words were inspiring real time to the speakers in ity does not stifle debate, but trust in journalism by moving tions in settings where differ- thousand students and staff of felt during the game, how they and engaging. They are true New York. instead requires listening and away from clickbait report- ences are heard, assumptions the college during a panel dis- balance sport and other life role models for our students Doha Debates’ innovative talking about differences with ing, and toward transparency are questioned, and views are cussion. priorities, and some of their to demonstrate that whatever new concept was unveiled in respect for people who hold and care for the communities openly and thoughtfully chal- Also present were CNA-Q other favourite sports and ac- your life’s goal is, it can be December 2018, as the re- opposing views. that journalists serve, as well lenged. Doha Debates’ and President Dr Khalifa al Khal- tivities. achieved through dedication launched QF initiative aims to Human rights organ- as by bringing people together Shared_Studio’s Doha_Portal ifa, VP-Finance and Adminis- The players took a group and hard work. This is a very bring new voices, perspectives iser Rana Abdelhamid spoke across political ideologies to is now available to visit at Qa- tration Dr Salem al Naemi and picture with students and cut memorable day for the Col- and solutions to challenges about her experience creating create ‘dialogue journalism.’ tar National Library. Associate VP-Student Affairs a special cake with Dr Khalifa lege,” said Dr Khalifa.

QATAR ACADEMY WELCOMES NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM

Qatar Academy Doha (QAD), part of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education, on Monday welcomed members of Qatar’s national football team on the eve of National Sport Day 2019. The players met QAD students, staff and faculty following their recent historic AFC Asian Cup 2019 victory, which saw Qatar defeat Japan 3-1 in the final in the UAE. The players presented QAD with a signed shirt. (TNN) 06 Tuesday, February 12, 2019 NATIONAL SPORT DAY Banana Island Resort lines up US Olympic medalist Ibtihaj to take part in array of activities, best offers Sport Day programmes TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

US Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad will be visit- ing Qatar on the occasion of National Sport Day, it was announced by the Govern- ment Communications Of- fice (GCO). Ibtihaj is an accom- plished athlete, entrepre- neur, activist and speaker, whose influence transcends the world of sport. She is a Ibtihaj Muhammad leading figure in the global discussion on gender equal- local students, and cycling ing and stretching techniques race will be held for guests and mini golf. ity and diversity, issues as part of Qatar Founda- Guests will be encouraged to engage in sports and show the benefits of yoga willing to test their riding The “Hello Beautiful which Qatar has promoted tion’s events. in one’s daily life. skills from 12 noon to 1pm. Weather” package includes in the international commu- “Ibtihaj will also partici- to restore vitality and revitalise their bodies For guests looking for The organisers of National multiple perks, ensuring fun nity and continues to set the pate in a discussion at Qatar high-intensity training, they Sports Day activities at the Ba- time for visitors. It offers en- highest standards for in the National Library about her TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK using the “Hello Beautiful can participate in sports relay nana Island Resort Doha have joyment at the sandy private region. Ibtihaj’s passion for work to empower young DOHA Weather” package can enjoy exercises and circuit training made special arrangements for golden beach and turquoise inclusion through sport has women through sport,” a a variety of sporting activities on workout machines placed children, who can participate waters, free access to one-of- united communities around GCO statement said. TO celebrate the eighth Na- hosted by the resort such as on the beach by moving from in a variety of activities from a-kind Lagoon pool, which is the world. “Qatari women have tional Sport Day, Banana beach football and beach vol- one station (machine) to the 1pm to 3pm in an atmosphere considered the largest in Doha, “We look forward to participated in Olympic Island Resorts Doha has leyball tournaments, which next in progressive sequence full of fun and joy. The activi- a unique dining experience in sharing Qatar’s unique cul- Games in sports such as launched a series of events and will be held from 9am to 12 with minimal or no rest in ties will include balloon relay, its world-class restaurants, ture and hospitality with swimming, athletics, shoot- activities aimed at encourag- noon Tuesday. between. This activity will be Tug of War and sack race relay. and other activities. Ibtihaj. During her stay in ing and table tennis, and ing guests and visitors of the For those who seek calm, held from 9am until noon. Adding to the sports day The “Hello Beautiful Qatar, she will be taking part Qatar is looking to continue resort to engage in sports, re- tranquility and meditation, Furthermore, tennis in- festivity, a variety of games will Weather” package also includes in several Sport Day activi- and strengthen this legacy in store vitality, revitalize and re- yoga classes will be held in the structors will provide basic also be available on the beach QR200 credit per person to ties, including a visit to the part through important dis- fresh their bodies. beach area from 9am until 12 training to people of different from 9am to 5pm, such as bad- spend at any resort restaurants Aspire Academy to partici- cussions with Ibtihaj,” the On the National Sport Day, noon. A yoga Instructor will age groups from 9am to noon. minton, giant chess, football, and QR50 credit per person to pate in fencing practice with statement added. the resort’s guests and visitors teach the participants breath- In the water sports area, a bike bouncing castles, table tennis spend on any resort activities. Join Ooredoo at MIA Park today to get active

as well as a professional bike There is plenty on offer for people of all tutorial, Zumba and aerobics. age groups and fitness levels Zone 3 is dedicated to fun and games, with wacky ac- tivities including tug of war, TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK There’s plenty on offer for Ping Pong Waiter and a three- DOHA people of all ages and fitness lev- legged race, while Zone 4 is all els, from toddlers to grandpar- about martial arts and combat TO promote the importance ents and from complete begin- with kung fu, karate, taekwon- of healthy lifestyle, Ooredoo ners to seasoned fitness fanatics. do, boxing and chess. is encouraging Qatari citizens The Park will be divided up Zone 5 features ball sports and residents to come down to into zones, starting with the such as handball, volleyball the MIA Park and join in the Kids Area which will include and basketball, as well as food activities on offer for National a host of age-appropriate ad- and inflatables. and games such as billiards, stalls offering healthy meals Sport Day. ventures such as games, races Zone 2 will feature sports table tennis and table football, and drinks. Action-packed day as Oryx Rotana offers special Sambo show QFC marks Sport Day discounts, host of activities set to kick off TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA Special offers on Bodylines QATAR Financial Centre for the first time (QFC), one of the world’s membership, hotel leading and fastest growing stay and lunch onshore business and finan- in Aspire Zone cial centres, celebrated Qatar National Sport Day with an TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK action-packed day full of health DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the first time. This initiative and sports related activities. DOHA is yet another unique oppor- The event saw employees ORYX Rotana, the five-star tunity for shared cultural ex- from across the QFC Authority, luxury business hotel in Doha, THE unique Sambo show will change, demonstrating Qatar’s Qatar Financial Centre Regula- has announced a range of be presented in Qatar for the festive outlook on sports, while tory Authority (QFCRA), Qatar said: “As we gather today to special offers and activities to first time with the event to be also displaying Russia’s di- Finance and Business Acad- celebrate the Qatar National mark National Sport Day. held at Aspire Zone to celebrate verse sport and cultural back- emy (QFBA), as well as Qatar Sport Day, it’s important to With the main objective of Qatar National Sport Day. ground.” International Court (QICDRC) highlight the importance of a promoting well-being and fit- The Sambo show is one of Nasser Abdullah Al-Hajiri, come together to challenge healthy society in the overall ness among people in Qatar, a series of projects held in con- Chairman of the National Sport their colleagues in a series of development and prosper- Oryx Rotana is giving various tinuation of the Year of Culture Day Organising Committee, fun-filled activities that in- ity of the nation. Today’s oc- offers to mark the occasion. Qatar-Russia 2018. The event said: “Aspire Zone Foundation cluded table tennis, air hockey, casion helps accelerate the de- Bodylines Fitness & Wellness will be held in partnership provides a unique platform to football and many others. velopment of a positive social Club is offering 50% discount with International Sambo Fed- introduce new sports to mem- Yousuf Mohamed Al-Jaida, change, and positions Qatar as on annual gym membership eration (FIAS). The general bers of the local community Chief Executive Officer, QFC a regional sports hub and a role from February 8 to 16. A spe- partner is Russian oil company in Qatar. Since it started, Na- Authority said: “The Qatar Na- model for social development cial hotel stay rate including Rosneft. tional Sports Day (NSD) has tional Vision 2030 places great within the broader internation- healthy buffet breakfast will The Sambo show will con- provided the perfect opportu- emphasis on encouraging the al community.” also be available. sist of interactive master-class- nity to offer different types of adoption of a healthy and ac- Dr. Khalid Al Horr, Chief A dedicated hearty corner es and workshops performed activity in Qatar i.e., rugby, US tive lifestyle, and we are hon- Executive Officer of QFBA said: at Choices restaurant from by seven of the best Russian football, Japanese Kendo, and oured to continue to support “Qatar National Sports Day February 11 to 13 comes in ad- Sambo experts, showcasing now the Russian self-defence our nation with promoting this reflects the vision of the wise dition to its wide array of buf- the diversity of this combat martial art Sambo. important mandate.” leadership for building healthy fet stations at an affordable sport, based on the synthesis “During the NSD, Aspire Al-Jaida added: “The Qa- individuals and a capable soci- rate. To encourage the hotel of the very best of the world’s Zone will combine sports from tar Financial Centre recog- ety. The key message that this guests and diners to embrace be wearing sports clothes and Manager of Oryx Rotana, said, martial arts. the East and West in an op- nises the growing importance occasion aims to convey to eve- a healthy lifestyle there will be jerseys with the focus on the “Thanks to the perceptive During the interactive portunity to explore cultures of promoting a health-centric ry citizen and resident in Qatar an ala carte menu available to Qatar National teams of dif- leadership and vision of the workshops, professional train- and sports from across the working environment and we is that sports shouldn’t be a order at Bodylines Fitness & ferent sports such as football, Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin ers will show the audience world. We highly appreciate remain committed to ensuring secondary choice but a way of Wellness Club, Sky Lounge, basketball, handball, volley- Hamad Al Thani, institutions the basic Sambo self-defence the current collaboration with the long-term health and well- life and a part of our daily cul- The Cellar and Al Nafourah. ball and rugby. Hotel guests and companies from different techniques, talk about the the Russian party in introduc- being of our employees and ture. At QFBA, we are happy to To add the sporty atmos- and visitors can expect not sectors and fields are joining uniqueness of Beach Sambo ing Sambo to thousands of As- community as a whole.” support the local efforts invest- phere during the Sport Day, only a healthy atmosphere forces and involved in encour- and invite them to take part in pire Zone visitors and sports Faisal Rashid Al-Sahouti, ing in the human capital in line Oryx Rotana’s staff from the but also a fun-filled day with a aging their customers as well the various master-classes and fans during Qatar’s National Chief Executive Officer, Qatar with the national vision’s de- reception to restaurants and flash mob during the day. as their colleagues to keep fit competitions with a chance for Sport Day.” International Court (QICDRC), velopment ambitions.” hotel head of departments will Ghassan Dalal, General and adopt a healthy lifestyle.” them to win prizes. Sambo, literally meaning Guests will also have an op- self-defence without weapons, portunity to explore a special is a unique martial art and photo exhibition showcasing combative sport that origin- the 80-year history of Sambo. taed in the Russian Federa- There will also be activities tion. It is based on the mixture Free entry for children such as face paint- of all combative sports around at Al-Khor, ing and a photo shoot with the world. With Qatar being an mascots to keep everyone en- advocate for sports, the coun- Alzakhira tertained. try is a great platform to show- The Ambassador of the case and promote the signifi- parks State of Qatar to the Russian cance of Sambo sport. Federation, HE Fahad bin Mo- The NSD activities at As- To celebrate the Qatar National hammed Al-Attiyah, stated: pire Zone are sponsored by Sport Day, Al-Khor and Alzakhira “We are thrilled to extend the Qatar Gas and Ideal Solutions Municipality will not charge en- successful Year of Culture Qa- (Official Sponsor), QAFAC, trance fees at all their parks for tar-Russia 2018 through ad- KidZania, Aseel, Ali Bin Ali families, on Tuesday. ditional activities and welcome Holding, and Baladna (Event the Sambo sport to Qatar for Partners). Tuesday, February 12, 2019 07 08 Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Reports by Catherine W Gichuki For events and press releases email African Panorama [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222 Tuneful commemoration of iconic Mandela’s ‘freedom day’ The lively event was organised last Saturday by the South African Embassy in Doha in collaboration with Katara the Cultural Village to mark the day when the icon of South African anti-apartheid movement late Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (Madiba) was released from prison by the then apartheid regime

T was a captivat- Ambassador to Qatar HE Faizel ing evening with Moosa said, “The celebration renowned artiste tonight commemorates the re- Lillian Sibeko en- lease from prison of the former tertaining the as- president of South Africa late sembledI crowd with a num- Nelson Mandela on February ber of well-known classical 11, 1990. The importance of opera songs at Katara Opera the role played by Madiba in House. The lively event was the struggle against apartheid organised last Saturday by and nation building cannot be the South African Embassy over-emphasied. He was the in Doha in collaboration with one who had inspired us all for Katara the Cultural Village to a better South Africa.” mark the day when the icon The envoy reminisced of South African anti-apart- about the day when Mandela heid movement revolution- was released from pris- ary and philanthropist on after 27 years’ late Nelson Rolihlahla incarceration, and Mandela (Madiba) was went for a walk released from prison across the town- by the then apartheid ships and streets regime. in Cape Town with South African Ambassador to Qatar HE Faizel Moosa with guests at Speaking on the thousands of peo- the event at Katara recently. occasion, South ple cheering him African along the way.

A section of the audience.

Mandela, who was the lead- best and not be bound by race, er of the oldest liberation move- gender, religion and any other ment in Africa spearheaded by prejudice.” the African national Congress Talking about the artiste, (ANC), presided over the crea- the ambassador said, “We tion of a new democratic and are gathered here to also free South Africa after release celebrate a young South from prison and subsequent African talent Lillian Si- election as the first- beko who is an up-and- Lillian Sibeko croons to entertain the audience. ever black president coming opera singer of a free South Africa. holds promises of evolv- media, thanking the organ- Nathan Cloete said, “The reason why we ing into a great perform- isers and calling for more “Lillian is absolutely amazing! I celebrate him and his er. We wish her the best events of this kind. do hope we can see more South freedom from prison and great success in her Replying to the post, African talent in Doha. Thank is because he was the future career.” Catherine Louise Bekker you, South African Embassy for catalyst for change in Moosa also thanked said, “Thank you so much making it possible. Our thanks South Africa and laid Katara for their sup- for hosting such a beau- are also due to our gracious the foundation of what port to make the event a tiful evening! My family Qatari hosts.” the newly independent grand success. and I thoroughly enjoyed Marinda Mayers Thornhill country would become After the South Afri- Lilian’s performance.” said that Lillian is a talented South African Ambassador to Qatar HE in the future. It was can embassy posted the Abdu-Raof Hanslo singer, pianist and flautist. Faizel Moosa addressing the audience. he who paved the way highlights of the event said, “We thoroughly en- She thanked the embassy and for young South Afri- on Facebook, partici- Lillian joyed the hospitality and the Katara for organising such a cans to aspire to be the pants took to the social Sibeko melodious voice.” wonderful event.

African expatriates raring to participate in Qatar Sport Day activities today

ISHING not to be left every year as a national cam- “Last year, I spent my day at zumba early morning be- behind other commu- paign aimed at enlightening Katara where I learnt a lot cause many places are offer- nities in celebrating the community about the im- when it comes to being physi- ing the activity for free today. Wthe Qatar National portance of sport and exer- cally active. I also learned I will also go to Aspire Park to Sport Day (NSD) aimed at cise to avoid lifestyle-related how to perform cardiopulmo- play with friends.” raising awareness on physi- diseases like obesity, dia- nary resuscitation (CPR) at a Kevin, a Ghanaian, said cal activity for a healthy life, betes, hypertension, among demonstration conducted by that they will play beach vol- African expatriates are rar- many others. the Hamad Medical Corpora- leyball with friends. “This is ing to take part in an array Young and old, men and tion staff. This time around, I a day that I always long for of sporting activities lined up women, from African com- will go to Aspire Park.” because most of my friends for Tuesday. African expatri- munities will join members Ogochukwu, a Nigerian are off work. Therefore, we ates from East, West, South of other communities in said that the day is impor- will form teams where we can and North of the continent thronging different venues tant because people will get compete against each other. are all geared up to engage such as Katara, Corniche, Qa- to learn about the impor- It will be fun.” in various activities ranging tar Foundation, Aspire Park, tance of physical activity for “I would like to thank the from jogging, running, skip- among other parks, beaches a healthy life. leadership of this country ping, playing football and and play playgrounds where Another African said that for dedicating a day t sports. volleyball, dancing, aerobics, various activities will be he was so enthusiastic about It encourages us to lead a among others, organised on taking place. the day. “I have a line-up of healthy lifestyle to prevent second Tuesday of February John, a Kenyan, said, activities to do. I will go for lifestyle diseases.”

African exptariates take part in last year’s National Sport Day activities Tuesday, February 12, 2019 09

ESTABLISHED SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 PRINTED AT ALI BIN ALI PRINTING PRESS Opinion HAMAD BIN SUHAIM AL THANI CHAIRMAN ADEL ALI BIN ALI MANAGING DIRECTOR DR HASSAN MOHAMMED AL ANSARI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Investigating Trump Should Be A Bipartisanship Affair Listen To Youngsters

The Democrats-led panel probing possible Russian influence over Trump’s poll campaign should restore bipartisanship On Gun Violence that used to prevail on the committee N his State of the Union address, President whether any foreign actor has sought or holds The US Congress should remain focused on gun violence as a public health Donald Trump called for Democrats and any kind of leverage over Trump or his associ- IRepublicans to “embrace the boundless po- ates; whether Trump or his associates are or crisis rather than as a political talking point tential of cooperation, compromise and the were vulnerable to foreign manipulation, or common good.” But that appeal came with a ever sought to shape US policy to advance for- MARY SANCHEZ catch: Democrats who now control the House eign interests; and whether anyone has tried TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE must not conduct “ridiculous partisan investi- to obstruct investigations into these matters. gations” of his administration. “If there is go- This suggests a dramatically more aggres- ing to be peace and legislation,” Trump said, sive inquiry than the Republican-led House RESIDENT Donald Trump neglect- “there cannot be war and investigation.” investigation, which reported last year that it ed to mention gun violence in his The president’s demand is not only unrea- had found “no evidence that the Trump cam- State of the Union address. sonable, given the lingering questions about paign colluded, coordinated, or conspired with The following day, the congres- possible Russian influence over his campaign the Russian government.” (In a dissenting Psional stalemate over what to do and his administration, it’s also hypocritical. report, Democrats claimed that the majority about the killing and mayhem played out Trump didn’t object when Rep Devin failed to call key witnesses and request perti- at a House Judicial Committee hearing on Nunes and other Republicans on the House nent documents, omissions the new majority gun violence. Most of the news coverage Intelligence Committee essentially operated presumably will seek to rectify.) focused on a disgustingly misleading dia- the panel as a public-relations arm of the Perhaps the two most significant themes tribe from Florida Republican Rep Matt White House. But now that the committee is are the emphasis on Trump’s business affairs Gaetz, who tried to use the hearings as a headed by Democrat Adam Schiff, who has and the focus on Trump’s presidency, not just forum to push for a wall at the US south- reopened and expanded the committee’s Rus- his campaign. Schiff persuasively argues that ern border. sia investigation, Trump is crying foul. these lines of inquiry fall squarely within the Overshadowed were the most power- On Thursday he tweeted: “So now Con- committee’s counterintelligence mandate and ful two speakers to testify before the com- gressman Adam Schiff announces, after hav- that pursuing them is justified by evidence in mittee. They were two young women, who ing found zero Russian collusion, that he is the public record. That includes information happen to be diametrically opposed in going to be looking at every aspect of my life, about Trump’s financial interest in Russia. For their views on gun rights. both financial and personal, even though there example, discussions over a possible Trump Both spoke hurriedly, reading state- is no reason to be doing so. Never happened Tower in Moscow apparently went on well ments in the five minutes they were al- before! Unlimited presidential harassment.” past the time when former Trump lawyer Mi- lowed to speak, too brief a span to de- Actually, the committee isn’t planning to chael Cohen told the committee that they had scribe the events that changed their lives. examine “every aspect” of Trump’s life. But ended. (Cohen pleaded guilty to lying to Con- Savannah Lindquist, 24, testified Schiff has made it clear that it will explore a gress about that issue.) about what happened to her in the fall of variety of questions, including some related to The public’s interest in these issues is 2016. She was in her senior year at her the president’s finances (a subject Trump once clear. A president shouldn’t be influenced in dream university, she said, finishing up declared to be a “red line” that investigators his policy decisions by his financial pursuits; studies in her dream major. Her pros- must not cross). it’s legitimate for Congress to ask if that is the pects as a first-generation college gradu- That ambitious agenda is justified and case with Trump. ate looked bright. overdue, but it’s also potentially explosive po- The challenge for Schiff and the Democrats Then she was raped. The violence left litically. For that reason, it’s important that is to pursue their inquiry in a way that makes her “completely shattered.” the committee under Democratic control not it hard for Trump or his supporters to dismiss Lindquist did what so many other col- how her mother, consumed by the stress, guns in 2017. They were shot in homi- be perceived as being simply the mirror im- it as partisan “presidential harassment.” Schiff lege women do after they are sexually as- miscarried a baby shortly after her daugh- cides, in acts of domestic violence and in age of Nunes’ partisan operation, dedicated to says that it appears that Republicans on the saulted. She dropped out, fleeing not only ter so narrowly escaped death. accidents, which are nearly always pre- discrediting the president instead of defending panel will rejoin the investigation, though he to her childhood home but to her child- She accurately noted that African- ventable. And the largest category gun him. Nor should its investigation be framed as says he’s not sure whether they would be doing hood bedroom. Isolated and deeply trau- American and Latino communities suffer deaths is suicides. a dry run for impeachment. so in good faith. He should do his best to con- matised, she gained 100 pounds and her the highest rates of deaths by gun homi- One of the outrageous aspects of our Schiff has said the committee’s investiga- duct the investigation in a way that will win the hair began to fall out. cide. She lost an uncle who was shot and national problem with gun violence is tion would focus principally on “five intercon- cooperation of some Republicans and restore Lindquist, a gun owner, told the com- killed in Brooklyn at the age of 18. how haphazardly it has been studied. The nected lines of inquiry”: what the Russian gov- the bipartisanship that used to prevail on the mittee that she had obeyed the laws of her data sets we have are incomplete and in ernment has done to influence US elections committee. The questions that Schiff has teed state and did not carry a concealed fire- some cases cherry-picked. It is not an ex- and how the US government has responded; up for the committee are serious. Republicans arm on campus. Nearly 40,000 Americans died aggeration to say that the gun lobby has the extent of any links or coordination be- as well as Democrats should be interested in “Because of so-called common-sense by guns in 2017. They were shot consistently undercut government fund- tween Russia and figures in Trump’s orbit; the answers. gun control laws, I was left defenceless in homicides, in acts of domestic ing for research into gun violence. that night,” Lindquist testified. Amid the lack of statistical under- She asked the committee at least to violence and in accidents, which standing, gun rights zealots have spread consider the concerns of conscientious are nearly always preventable. And a lot of nonsense about the effectiveness gun owners, people who might be nega- the largest category of gun deaths of gun-free zones. They also like to moan tively affected by new restrictions. is suicides that “laws already on the books” have “I obeyed the law as a responsible gun failed to stop some dangerously mentally owner, and it ended in me being raped,” ill person whenever it’s convenient to ex- she said. “Rather than listen to special inter- plain away a mass killing, without men- Aalayah Eastmond, 18, spoke before ests, I urge you to listen to America’s tioning their strenuous efforts to defang Lindquist. young people,” Eastmond told the Judici- any law that might keep guns out of the Her story is likely more familiar. She’s ary Committee. hands of anybody, no matter how risky. a senior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas Lindquist had a message too. “In this Eastmond believes that is going to High School in Parkland, Fla. debate, it is about emotion,” she said. change. “We are the generation that will Nearly a year ago, on February 14, Facts and viewpoints like hers, matter end gun violence,” she told the commit- 2018, a gunman killed 17 students and less. tee. faculty at her school. Eastmond survived The two young women were seated That may well be true. But only if by hiding under the dead body of her side-by-side. They clearly heard the pow- young people continue showing up, speak- classmate. er of each other’s testimony. ing out and being more honest about gun One moment Nicholas Dworet was There is a way for Congress to fairly violence than their elders. her partner during their studies of the address both women. Holocaust in their fourth period class. And that is to remain focused on gun (Readers can reach Mary The next, he was a lifeless shield that pro- violence as a public health crisis rather Sanchez at msanchezcolumn@ tected Eastmond as “bullets riddled my than as a political talking point. gmail.com and follow her on Twit- (Tribune News Service) classmates,” she said. Eastmond told of Nearly 40,000 Americans died by ter @msanchezcolumn.)

GPS Is Better Than Maps, Breadcrumbs Or Your ‘Sense Of Direction’ Some people are of the view that GPS makes one lazy, inattentive to landmarks and immune from learning from mistakes AMY KOSS then, GPS was a box with a tail that with an urgent freak-out message nagged, but I know GPS has my best TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE plugged into the car’s cigarette light- from an imaginary IRS, GPS’s interests at heart. Except for once, er. The box had a suction cup on its tone is confident and trustworthy. and that may have been my fault. I ’VE been forever baffled by direc- back that never successfully stuck to Sometimes she repeats things; she thought she knew I meant Glendale tions. I had to take the same route the dash or windshield. seems to know I’m easily distract- when she took me to the same ad- Ihome from elementary school eve- I forgave the system’s incompe- ed. Sometimes she three-peats a dress in Burbank. Neither of us has ry day or follow someone who knew tent suction cup the moment it spoke suggestion. This does not annoy or mentioned it since, of course. a different way. When family mem- up in a clear, female-sounding robot exasperate her. We all want different things from bers snickered at my Aunt Jenny voice and led me smoothly through Unlike the insufferable Gram- our magic helpers. My brother’s car for having to return home between freeway and lane changes. She was so mar Monster app in my computer, not only guides him to his destina- any two errands or risk getting lost, helpful I could periodically unclamp GPS doesn’t imply an eye-roll at my tion, it is also a phone and garage- I didn’t laugh. I filed that trick away my hands from the steering wheel to stupidity or offer me a bunch of al- door opener. for future use, along with Hansel and allow blood flow! ternatives as if where I’m headed is It even helps him park and back Gretel’s breadcrumb stratagem. Several hours into that initial anybody’s guess. (In case you think up without having to turn his head Turning for help to people who drive through darkening mountains, I’m paranoid about Grammar Mon- or consult his mirrors. It’s not quite have a “sense of direction” is rarely GPS and I turned a long, slow curve ster, at the end of the week it sends driverless, but I can see where things helpful. and came upon an enormous wa- me a snotty report card, comparing are headed. They point and explain in ways I terfall. Except the word enormous is my productivity and accuracy to all Some say GPS makes us lazy, can’t follow, and their maps, home- not enormous enough, and it wasn’t its other clients. GPS would never inattentive, stupid about landmarks made or professional, are equally a waterfall. It was massive billow- do that.) and immune from learning from our indecipherable and exhausting. We ing waves of fog, cascading down a Sometimes GPS believes I own mistakes. I wouldn’t put it past Aunt Jennys are doomed to spend mountainside. I said something like, know more than I do. Like which Grammar Monster to believe that. too many hours hanging around “Wow! Look at that!” She made no direction is north or how far away But except for her resistance to small where we can’t get lost or venturing reply. Even when she had different voices, of on-screen-icons and she unfurls. 600 feet is. I’m flattered, but just talk and her refusal to be wowed by forth in bad company just for the ride. I was disappointed but im- accents and implied genitalia, I knew I type the address I’d like to arrive in case, to spare me the possibility wondrous weather, Aunt Jennys like Until GPS. pressed. She was establishing her she was still my GPS; I recognised at, press “Go” and she talks me of embarrassment, she rephrases me can’t complain. She opens the The first time I found myself alone boundaries. her by her calm professionalism and across town like she’s talking a kid it: “Take the exit, she says with road and sets us free. in the car with a Global Positioning After that, I included GPS when- consideration. And now she, or her down from a tree limb or ‘shrooms. zero contempt. Or “continue to System was when a friend loaned me ever I rented a car, and she eased me great-great-granddaughter, is in my Unlike the giddy robot who the route,” which she pronounces (Amy Koss is a contributing an early version for my first solo drive through my scariest directional chal- phone. calls with carpet-cleaning or cruise “root,” which is endearing. writer to Los Angeles Times to my kids’ far-away colleges. Back lenges, book gigs in far-flung locales. I tap the little map on the mosaic ship congratulations, or the one Occasionally, I feel just a tiny bit Opinion.)

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DPA said on Monday, hours after likely to resume during the sive talks held in November, at a safe level and another 3 remains Pakistan’s last bail- ISLAMABAD Prime Minister Imran Khan week to finalize an agree- he said. Pakistan is facing a billion dollars for the supply out from the monetary fund. met IMF Managing Direc- ment, said Khaqan Najeeb, 12-billion-dollar financing gap of oil on deferred payment. Referring to tax refunds PAKISTAN and the Interna- tor Christine Lagarde on the a spokesman for the Finance for the current fiscal year. The Pakistan’s Finance Min- Umar said the mechanism of tional Monetary Fund (IMF) sidelines of World Govern- Ministry. new government, which took ister Asad Umar on Monday refunds has been approved. are inching closer to strik- ment Summit. Pakistan is expecting a over in August, requested a said that Pakistan and In- He said the release of refunds ing a deal to help the coun- “I have witnessed a bailout package woth up to bailout package from the IMF ternational Monetary Fund will be started soon. try overcome a deepening change in IMF’s position. six billion dollars, a senior and reached out to “friendly” (IMF) would soon sign an He said the harassment economic crisis, Pakistan’s hopefully we will have a good finance ministry official said countries. agreement as the differences from the FBR would not ex- finance minister said on deal,” Umar said while ad- on condition of anonymity. In October, Saudi Arabia have been ironed out. tend the tax net. According Monday. dressing the business com- The IMF had asked Paki- announced it would lend 3 Talking at a gathering to Ministry of Finance sourc- “Pakistan is close to final- munity in the north-west city stan to lessen intervention into billion dollars to Pakistan’s here the finance minister said es, Pakistan and IMF have izing a deal with the IMF,” of Peshawar. its exchange rate, among other Pakistan Prime Minister central bank for a year to help the government will try to en- agreed over the key features Finance Minister Asad Umar Talks with the IMF are demands during inconclu- Imran Khan maintain depleting reserves sure this deal with the IMF of the bailout deal after. Priyanka ‘magic’ draws thousands at debut roadshow in Lucknow Congress party is counting on the 47-year-old daughter of slain former PM Rajiv Gandhi to boost its campaign against Hindu nationalist PM Modi Filipino children, suffering from measles, share beds inside an over- AGENCIES crowded room at a government hospital in Manila, Philippines. (EPA-EFE) LUCKNOW

INDIA’S powerful Nehru- Gandhi dynasty on Monday Philippine measles unleashed its newest star with thousands turning out to see Priyanka Gandhi Vadra who staged her first roadshow death toll hits 70 as a full-fledged party leader as the country gears up for a DPA The department ear- general election. MANILA lier declared an outbreak of Crowds showered rose pet- measles in Manila, where 18 als on the great-granddaugh- AT least 70 people, mostly deaths have been recorded, ter of India’s founding leader children under the age of five, as well as the Calabarzon Jawaharlal Nehru as she took have died from measles in the region south of the capital, an open bus tour through Luc- Philippines since the start of where 25 deaths have been know, capital of the key north- the year, the Department of documented. ern state of Uttar Pradesh. Health said Monday. Health Secretary Fran- The opposition Con- The death toll from Janu- cisco Duque has blamed the gress party is counting on the ary 1 to February 9 more increase on low vaccination 47-year-old daughter of assas- than doubled compared to rates among children due to sinated premier Rajiv Gandhi to the same period last year, the a scare triggered by a contro- boost its campaign against na- department said. A total of versial programme to immu- tionalist Hindu Prime Minister 4,302 cases of measles have nize children against dengue Narendra Modi who is expected been reported throughout the in 2017. to call an election in April. country, it added. The scare focused on a vac- Indian National Congress A total of 34 per cent of cine created by French firm party, last month appointed the patients were between the Sanofi Pasteur, which dis- her to the post of general sec- ages of one and four, while closed that the medicine posed retary. She has been put in 27 per cent were less than 9 risks to children who have not charge of the party in Uttar months old. been infected by dengue be- Pradesh state, which sends a “Of the total deaths, ages fore immunization. large number of lawmakers ranged from one month to 31 Duque urged the public to to parliament and often plays years old,” the department restore their trust in vaccines a crucial role in deciding who said. “Notably, 79 per cent of that have long been proven to forms the government. those who died had no his- be effective to ensure protec- Priyanka and Rahul, accom- tory of vaccination.” tion from such diseases. panied by party leaders, rode Indian Congress Party leader Rahul Gandhi (left) looks on at a political rally as his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (right) waves to supporters in in an open truck which wound Lucknow, the capital of the election bellwether state of Uttar Pradesh, on Monday. (AFP) its way through the streets of Chinese woman in trouble after state capital Lucknow, waving Rahul shuts door on BSP-SP alliance, says Cong will contest polls with full might gress workers believe the induc- at thousands of supporters who tion of priyanka, who resembles throwing drink at Philippine cop chanted slogans welcoming her LUCKNOW: Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Monday virtually shut the doors on the BSP and the charismatic Indira Gandhi, into politics. Samajwadi Party and said that while he respected their leaders Mayawati and Akhilesh Yadav, will boost the party’s chances in MANILA: A Philippine police officer on Monday filed criminal Ahead of her debut, priyan- there should be no doubt that his party will fight the coming Lok Sabha polls with “its full might the national elections. complaints against a Chinese woman who threw a soft tofu ka said she hoped to usher in and ability” in Uttar Pradesh. The ruling BJP has often drink at him during an argument at an overhead train station “new politics” in Uttar Pradesh, Addressing Congress workers at the party office, the Gandhi scion said that the time had come criticized the Congress party for in the capital. Police officer William Cristobal accused the which Premier Narendra Modi’s when the ideology of the Congress should be resurrected in the state and added, while gesturing what they term “dynastic poli- suspect, Jiale Zhang, a 23-year-old fashion design student, Bharatiya Janata Party won towards party General Secretaries Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Jyotiraditya Scindia, that these people tics.” She has taken up the posi- of direct assault, disobedience to an agent of a person in in 2014 national elections and had been sent to Uttar Pradesh not just for the Lok Sabha polls but to also ensure that the Congress tion 14 months after her brother authority, and unjust vexation. (DPA) again in state pollsin 2017. Con- “forms the next state government”. (IANS) became party president.

News Trinamool links BJP with in brief Acting Pentagon chief visits Kabul, denies troops cut killing of its party MLA DPA government to reach a peace the Taliban for talks at least KABUL deal with the Taliban after five times since July, with the EU threatens to end IANS (BJP) leader Mukul Roy, have 18 years of war. The Afghan last meeting held last month. Cambodia’s trade KOLKATA been booked by the police on THE acting US Secretary of Office of the National Secu- The discussions focused perks on rights record Sunday, and two arrests have Defence Patrick Shanahan rity Council said Hamdul- on two issues: The complete TRINAMOOL Congress MP been made. A number of Tri- arrived in the Afghan capital lah Mohib, the country’s na- withdrawal of foreign troops BRUSSELS: The European Abhishek Banerjee on Monday namool leaders have termed for an unannounced visit on tional security advisor, had and how to prevent Afghani- Union launched proceedings blamed the BJP for party MLA the murder as a “political kill- Monday, meeting with top discussed the peace process stan from becoming a safe ha- Monday against Cambodia Satyajit Biswas’ murder and ing” and blamed the BJP of officials from NATO and the with Shanahan. ven for terrorists once again. that could see the south-east claimed those who are seeking eliminating a popular youth government. “Both sides agreed & reas- In Kabul, Shanahan blasted Asian country lose its pref- protection from central lead- leader like Biswas to gain po- Shanahan held discus- sured that the achievements earlier US media reports say- erential trade access to the ers in Delhi will be brought litical ground in the district. sions in Kabul with Scott of the past 18 years of the ing President Donald Trump bloc if it does not improve back and put to justice. “Those who are thinking Miller, the top US and NATO people and the Government was planning to drastically its record on human rights, Biswas, a Trinamool MLA that they would commit crime, commander in Afghanistan, of Afghanistan will not go in reduce troop levels. democracy and the rule of from Nadia district’s Krish- abate murders and then go as well as the country’s de- The acting US Secretary of vain after a possible success- “There are no orders to law. EU has been warning nagunj, was shot dead from and hide behind the leaders fence minister and national Defence Patrick Shanahan. ful peace deal,” it tweeted. reduce US troop levels in Af- Phnom Penh for months that point-blank range on Saturday in Delhi, they are mistaken. security advisor. Shanahan was expected ghanistan,” he said. it risks losing that status due night by a group of unidenti- The offenders will be grabbed Shanahan, who took up is on his first visit to Afghani- to meet Afghan President There are currently to “serious and systematic fied assailants. Four people, in- by the collar and brought back the acting post in January af- stan. It comes as Washington Ashraf Ghani in the evening. around 14,000 US troops violations” of core rights. cluding Bharatiya Janata Party here,” Banerjee said. ter Jim Mattis stepped down, increases pressure on the US representatives have met stationed in Afghanistan. “There are severe deficien- cies when it comes to human rights and labour rights in Cambodia that the govt needs to tackle,” EU Trade Bangladesh stops trafficking of more Rohingyas to Malaysia Toppled Malaysian leader Commissioner said. (DPA) AFP Authorities fear that more Najib’s 1MDB trial delayed No one in India can COX’S BAZAR, BANGLADESH Rohingya will try to take repay cow’s debt, boats to Malaysia while the AFP laysia’s economy, and spent on says PM Modi BANGLADESH security forces Bay of Bengal is calm up until KUALA LUMPUR everything from high-end real stopped 22 Rohingya Muslims the end of March. estate to expensive artworks. VRINDAVAN: PM Narendra from being smuggled to Ma- Bangladesh’s refugee com- FORMER Malaysian premier Najib, who allegedly re- Modi on Monday said that no laysia by boat, officials said missioner Mohammad Abul Najib Razak’s trial over a mas- ceived huge sums from the one in the country can repay Monday, the second group Kalam said “an internationally sive financial scandal that con- fund into his personal bank the debt of the cow’s milk, in three days prevented from organised racket” was preying tributed to his government’s accounts, has denied any saying the bovine has been leaving squalid refugee camps. on desperation in the Rohing- downfall was postponed Mon- wrongdoing. an important part of India’s Border Guard Bangladesh ya camps. day, in a blow to slow-moving But the ex-leader’s lawyers tradition and culture. At a pub- (BGB) forces found 11 wom- “The refugees are lured by efforts to bring the disgraced filed an application for the lic gathering here, the Prime en, 10 children and a man at false promises. They simply politician to justice. trial to be delayed pending an Minister also said that cows a village on the Bay of Bengal Rescued Rohingya refugees pose for photograph at the Border Guard don’t have any idea how dan- Najib had been due to go appeal on a technical matter. were a vital element of India’s coast, near the border with Bangladesh camp in Teknaf, recently. (AFP) gerous these sea journeys can on trial Tuesday for the first The Court of Appeal on rural economy. The cow, with Myanmar, on Sunday. be,” he said. The UN refugee time over allegations linked to Monday agreed to the post- its milk, curd and buttermilk, The 22 had paid traffickers gees,” Lieutenant Colonel Asa- November that Rohingya have agency urged the Myanmar his involvement in the looting ponement for an unspecified has nourished the children of up to $1,200 each to get a place dud Zaman Chowdhury, BGB been intercepted attempting authorities to address the root of Malaysian sovereign wealth period, V Sithambaram, a the country. “We cannot repay on a small boat for the danger- chief for the town of Teknaf, to get a boat to Muslim-major- causes of the crisis in Rakhine. fund 1MDB in a fraud that re- criminal lawyer on the pros- the debt of cow’s milk. Cow ous journey, a BGB officer said. said. He added that it was ity Malaysia. “Rohingya will continue to verberated around the world. ecution team, said. is an important element of The people smugglers fled be- possible many of the young On Friday, border guards risk their lives on boats unless Billions of dollars were al- “It won’t be delayed too India’s tradition and culture,” fore security forces arrived. women would have ended up stopped 30 Rohingya from there are tangible solutions to legedly stolen by Najib and long,” he said, adding he he said. (IANS) “The traffickers took what- in “forced prostitution”. boarding a boat and sent their plight,” UNHCR spokes- his cronies from 1MDB, which hoped the appeal would only ever they could from the refu- It is the fourth time since them back to their camps. woman Caroline Gluck said. was set up to help develop Ma- take a week or two. Gulf / Middle East / World Tuesday, February 12, 2019 11

Oppn prepares to deliver aid in defiance of Maduro Trump takes border campaign to El Paso BOGOTA: The Venezuelan opposition was on Monday preparing to bring humanitarian aid into the AFP historic crossing point where, a stark contrast to that of the country from Colombia and Brazil, in defiance of pledges by President Nicolas Maduro to mobilize EL PASO, UNITED STATES he says, walls have eradicated president. “While some try the army against any such move. an out-of-control influx of to stoke fear and paranoia, to Opposition leader Juan Guaido called on Venezuelans to enlist as volunteers to help with the re- PRESIDENT Donald Trump criminals from Mexico and spread lies and a false narrative ceiving, stocking and distribution of the aid, tweeting that nearly 100,000 people had already done takes his politically explosive made the city a model for what about the US-Mexico border so. “Organization and mobilizing everyone will be key to make the aid enter and achieve the end of push for walling off the Mexi- could happen elsewhere on and to demand a 2,000 mile the usurpation [by Maduro],” Guaido tweeted. can border to the frontier city the border. wall along it at a time of record The opposition leader, who declared himself interim president on January 23 and won the of El Paso on Monday, four But there’ll be a counter- safety and security, El Paso will recognition of a large number of countries, has appealed for aid to help hundreds of thousands of days before a deadline for Con- message a short distance from come together for a march and Venezuelans who he says are facing acute food and medicine shortages. gress to meet his demands. where Trump speaks when celebration that highlights the Maduro, who won a May election widely regarded as undemocratic, has presided over hyperinfla- The president’s campaign- rising Democratic star Beto truth,” O’Rourke’s office said. tion and a plunge in oil production. Millions of Venezuelans have fled abroad to escape the eco- style rally in El Paso will give US President Donald Trump. O’Rourke–a possible challenger Trump has been leading nomic crisis and political unrest. Trump the kind of populist to Trump in 2020–holds his chants of “build the wall” at About 100 tons of humanitarian aid are currently waiting in the Colombian border city of Cucuta platform he loves. According rid warnings about rapists and own rally. A former congress- rallies since his 2016 election after Venezuela blocked a key border bridge. to Trump, illegal immigrants people traffickers extending far man who excited grassroots campaign. But he has failed Preparations were meanwhile under way to set up a second aid collection centre in the Brazil- pose a national security risk to into the American heartland -- Democrats last November with to persuade Congress to fund ian border state of Roraima, Guaido’s representative Lester Toledo said. the United States and can only a message that critics describe an against-the-odds near up- construction and the risk of “The aid is a reality and making it reach those who need it is everyone’s responsibility,” op- be stopped by dramatic exten- as blatantly xenophobic and set of Republican Senator Ted being forced into a humiliat- position legislator Miguel Pizarro tweeted. (DPA) sions of current barriers. It’s an based on heavily manipulated Cruz, O’Rourke is from El Paso. ing climbdown has put him argument he backs up with lu- data. Trump chose El Paso as a And his message will provide in a tight corner.

News in brief Britain must budge for Brexit UAE woman in limbo 7 kids among 16 dead breakthrough: EU’s Barnier after Macedonia DPA tion in which both sides out- rejects asylum plea LUXEMBOURG line their preferences for the future relationship. SKOPJE: A 42-year-old EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said he would re- Emirati woman who says she Barnier appealed Monday to peat the EU’s position and was threatened by her family in US-led strike on last London to change its approach “listen to what the secretary for wanting a divorce is stuck on Brexit in order to break of state has to tell us” about in a Macedonia migrant the current impasse over the alternative arrangements that centre after the Balkan state divorce deal negotiated with London would like to use to rejected her asylum request, Brussels, hours before meet- replace the backstop. “But this rights lawyers and activists ing British Brexit Secretary is nothing more than a concept said Monday. After filing Syrian holdout of IS Stephen Barclay. today,” he added. for asylum in Macedonia in The talks follow a request He also said British oppo- October, Hind Albolooki’s by British Prime Minister The- sition leader Jeremy Corbyn’s application was rejected the 8 women, 1 elderly man also among civilians killed while trying to flee SDF assault resa May to make legally bind- plan to revive European di- following month by the inte- ing changes to the withdrawal vorce talks was “interesting”, rior ministry which said her agreement in order to secure but he was awaiting new ideas desire to “to live a normal a majority in parliament for from London. life” was not grounds for the deal, which would ensure a Michel Barnier was due granting protection. (AFP) smooth departure when Brit- to meet Britain’s third Brexit ain leaves the European Union minister, the newly appointed Pompeo warns on March 29. Stephen Barclay, later in the Hungary not to let The EU has ruled out day, hoping to hear how Prime Russia divide West reopening the 585-page with- Minister Theresa May plans to drawal deal but has shown win support for an agreement BUDAPEST: US Secretary willingness to change an ac- for Britain’s withdrawal from of State Mike Pompeo companying political declara- the European bloc. warned Hungary on Monday that Russia was seeking to divide the West, while his Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto slammed Head of UN observer mission criticism of Budapest’s ties with Moscow as “enormous arrives in Yemeni capital hypocrisy.” Pompeo, on a visit to the most pro-Russia DPA ter the meetings, Griffiths is member of the European SANA’A expected to head to the Sau- Union, said Hungary’s di capital Riyadh to meet dependence on Moscow’s THE head of a UN team over- with Yemeni President Abd gas and its friendship with seeing a ceasefire in Yemen’s Rabu Mansour Hadi, the President Vladimir Putin western city of Hodeida, Mi- source added. amounted to a national chael Lollesgaard, arrived in The truce agreement for security risk. (AFP) the capital Sana’a on Monday Hodeida included a province- for talks with Houthi offi- wide ceasefire and the with- AU security chief raises cials. drawal of Houthi fighters. It concern at spread of The former Danish gen- went into effect on December ‘terrorism’ in Sahel eral is expected to be joined 18, following UN-sponsored later Monday by the United peace talks in Sweden be- ADDIS Ababa: The African Nations special envoy to tween the Iran-allied Houthi Union’s peace and security Yemen, Martin Griffiths, a re- rebels and the Saudi-backed chief Smail Chergui called bel source in Sana’a said. government. Monday for member states to The UN officials are However, there has been tackle the root causes of ex- scheduled to hold meetings a hold-up in the withdrawal tremism, as he deplored the with senior rebel officials to of fighters and both sides spread of “terrorism” in the discuss the redeployment blame each other for breach- Sahel. “Terrorism is expand- agreement in Hodeida. Af- ing the ceasefire. ing,” Chergui told journalists Women and children fleeing from the last Islamic State group’s tiny pocket in Syria sit in the back of a truck near Baghuz, eastern on the sidelines of an AU Syria, on Monday. (AFP) summit in Addis Ababa, point- ing in particular to countries AFP The SDF estimates that up ists have dug out for their on the Sahara’s southern rim. BEIRUT to 600 IS fighters could still defence are hindering the ad- Nigeria ruling party criticises “There are increasing num- remain inside, most of them vance, he said. bers of terrorist movements, US-LED coalition air strikes foreigners. IS launched a counterattack Backed by coalition air America over vote warnings who attack civilian popula- on the last militant pocket Nineteen IS fighters were on our forces and we are strikes, the SDF alliance has tions and institutions in these in Syria on Monday killed 16 killed in clashes with the SDF now responding with been battling to oust the mili- AFP campaign spokesman Festus countries.” (AFP) civilians, including at least on Monday, the monitor said. rockets, air strikes and tants from the eastern prov- LAGOS Keyamo called the statements seven children, a war monitor The Kurdish-led force lost direct clashes ince of Deir Ezzor since Sep- from the US and others “nota- said. nine fighters during battles tember. NIGERIA’S ruling party on bly off-key” and unwelcome. Eight women and one el- with militants, the Observa- Mustafa Bali Since December, tens of Monday hit back at the United “Instead of encouraging derly man were also among tory said. thousands of people, most States and other foreign allies our country toward credible China rejects Turkey the civilians killed while try- The US-led coalition main- women and children related for making “unguarded” pub- elections, such statements un- ing to flee towards the Iraqi tained a steady beat of bomb- IS” inside their last foothold, to IS fighters, have fled to SDF lic statements ahead of presi- dermine public confidence,” criticism on Uighurs, border, said Rami Abdel Rah- ings on the last IS pocket on but denied reports of execu- territory. dential polls this weekend. Keyamo said. refutes report of man, the head of the Britain- Monday after an early morn- tions. The Syrian Observatory US-backed forces have The US, Britain and the “It would appear that these based Syrian Observatory for ing IS counterattack caused for Human Rights, a Britain- screened the new arrivals, European Union have in re- envoys seem to have discredited poet’s death Human Rights. several SDF casualties. based monitor, said the al- weeding out potential mili- cent weeks publicly warned the election before it has even The coalition was not im- “IS launched a counterat- liance of Kurdish and Arab tants for questioning. against vote-rigging and elec- taken place.” Keyamo’s com- AFP mediately available for com- tack on our forces and we are fighters had pressed on Mon- On Monday, dozens of co- tion violence, and also ex- ments come after a key Buhari BEIJING ment, but has repeatedly said now responding with rockets, day morning in the face of alition and SDF fighters were pressed concern over Presi- ally, Kaduna state governor Na- it does its utmost to avoid tar- air strikes and direct clashes,” tough obstacles. stationed at a screening point dent Muhammadu Buhari’s sir El-Rufai, said outsiders who CHINA hit back on Monday geting civilians. SDF spokesman Mustafa Bali “The SDF are advancing for new arrivals from IS areas. suspension of Nigeria’s top intervened in the election “will at Turkish criticism over its The Kurdish-led Syrian said. The sound of bombs slowly in what remains of the Coalition forces stood judge last month. go back in body bags”. treatment of Uighurs and de- Democratic Forces (SDF) on echoed dozens of kilometres IS pocket” on the edges of the over about 20 men who were Saturday’s election will “Nobody will come to Ni- nied Ankara’s claim that a re- Saturday announced the final (miles) away and columns of village of Baghouz, Observa- crouching on the ground. see Buhari stand for a second geria and tell us how to run nowned poet from the Muslim push to expel hundreds of die- dark grey smoke could be seen tory chief Rami Abdel Rah- Some 600 people were four-year term against former our country. We have got that minority had died in custody, hard militants from their last from SDF territory. man said. able to reach SDF territory on vice-president Atiku Abuba- independence and we are try- calling it an “absurd lie”. patch of territory in eastern Bali said there were “doz- But landmines, IS snip- Sunday after fleeing the fight- kar in what is expected to be a ing to run our country as de- Turkey’s foreign ministry Syria on the Iraq border. ens of SDF hostages held by ers, and tunnels the extrem- ing, the Observatory said. close race. Buhari’s re-election cently as possible,” he said. had released a statement on Saturday severely criticising China’s mass detentions of its Turkic-speaking Uighurs, and claiming that poet Abdure- Mammoth crowds mark 40th anniversary of Iran revolution him Heyit had died serving an eight-year Chinese prison sen- tence imposed as punishment AFP ington. Chador-clad women, sion from anyone for increas- we allow different ideas, be- over “one of his songs”. TEHRAN militia members in camouflage ing our defensive power and liefs and (political) factions the But China on Sunday re- fatigues and ordinary citizens for building all kinds of... mis- stronger our system will be.” A leased a video showing a man IRAN’S president on Monday marched through the capital in siles,” he told the crowd. pre-prepared resolution was who identified himself as insisted “enemy” plots against freezing rain to commemorate Speaking from a flower- read out ahead of his speech Heyit and saying that he was the country would fail as vast the day in February 1979 that festooned stage overlooking the that proclaimed “unquestion- alive and well. crowds marked 40 years since Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini square, the president warned ing obedience to the supreme “China has made solemn the Islamic revolution at a ended millenia of royal rule. that Iran was now far stronger leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei” representations toward Tur- time of heightened tensions The routes leading up to the than when it faced off against and called US President Donald key. We hope the relevant with the United States. square were packed with people Saddam Hussein’s Iraq in a Trump an “idiot”. Turkish persons can distin- “The presence of people as loudspeakers blared revolu- devastating conflict from 1980- The events Monday were guish between right and wrong today on the streets all over tionary anthems and slogans. 88. “Today the whole world the culmination of official and correct their mistakes,” Islamic Iran... means that the Life-size replicas of Irani- President Hassan Rouhani addresses crowds during a ceremony should know that the Islamic celebrations called the “10 Foreign Ministry spokeswom- enemy will never reach its evil an-made cruise and ballistic celebrating the 40th anniversary of Islamic Revolution in the capital Republic of Iran is considerably Day Dawn” that mark the an Hua Chunying said during a objectives,” a defiant Presi- missiles stood in a statement Tehran’s Azadi (Freedom) square, on Monday. (AFP) more powerful than the days of period between February 1, daily press briefing. She called dent Hassan Rouhani told of defiance after the US last the war,” Rouhani said. Seem- 1979 and February 11 when the Turkish statement “vile” those thronging Tehran’s Azadi year reimposed sanctions fol- gramme. Rouhani lambasted ment to curb Iran’s missile ingly reaching out to his politi- Shiite cleric Khomeini re- and urged Ankara to withdraw (Freedom) square, decrying a lowing its withdrawal from a calls from the United States programme. “We have not, cal critics within the country, tuned from exile and ousted its “false accusations”. “conspiracy” involving Wash- deal on Tehran’s nuclear pro- and Europe for a fresh agree- and will not, request permis- the president added: “The more the shah’s last government. OPEC isn’t a cartel, doesn’t fix www.facebook.com/QatarTribune oil prices, says www.youtube.com/QatarTribuneChannel Barkindo www.twitter.com/Qatar_Tribune PAGE 14

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DOW25,045.29 QE 10,302.41 SENSEX 36,395.03 GOLD 1,308.57 UK posts slowest growth in 6 years -61.04 PTS -138.80 PTS -151.45 PTS -0.61% as Brexit looms PAGE 14 PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 15.69 BRENT 61.53 -0.92% WTI 52.37 -0.66% SILVER -0.78% Vodafone Qatar posts first-ever net profit of QR118 mn in 2018 period stood at QR584 mil- Vodafone Qatar CEO, 5G deployments well under- The company’s postpaid customers lion, representing an increase POSITIVE YEAR Sheikh Hamad Abdulla Jassim way across key locations in of 8.5 percent compared to al Thani, said, “The year 2018 the country, since switching grew by 24.1 percent in 2018 last year, positively impacted The company’s total was defined by strong finan- on our 5G network in August by higher revenue and low- revenue returned to cial performance and a year 2018, we have strengthened er costs. Consequently, the that truly marked a significant our commitment to invest TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK year-on-year growth for THE COMPANY REPORTS EBITDA margin improved by the first time in four turning point in the life of our in Qatar’s information, com- DOHA A QR374 MILLION 0.9 percentage points to reach company. The crucial decisions munication, and technology QR27.8 percent. years, increasing 5.1 made and milestones achieved sector and bring world-class VODAFONE Qatar reported a INCREASE IN NET PROFIT Free cash flow for the percent year-on-year to in our strategy have put us on a infrastructure to the country. net profit of QR118 million for YEAR ON YEAR year stood at QR201 mil- reach QR2.10 billion clear path to growth. “Beyond our investments the year ended December 31, lion, a 33 percent increase “We made major strides in 5G technology, we are also 2018, the first ever profitable its effective cost-optimisation year-on-year, consequently postpaid customers grew out- in 2018 to become a fully con- investing heavily in our fixed- year, resulting in a significant programme. reducing net debt to QR419 standingly in 2018 by 24.1 verged telecommunications network infrastructure. We increase compared to last The company’s total rev- million. Vodafone Qatar CEO, Sheikh percent due to the innovative company and I am extremely are rolling out Vodafone Gi- year, the company announced enue returned to year-on- Based on the 2018 solid Hamad Abdulla Jassim al Thani products and the popular- proud of our role of being at gaNet fiber in more than 20 in a statement on Monday. year growth for the first time financial results, the board ity of Vodafone’s FLEX, Red the forefront of the digital era. strategic areas with plans in Vodafone Qatar said the in four years, increasing 5.1 of directors has recom- al at the company’s annual and Enterprise plans. Reflect- We have built an ecosystem of 2019 to continue our roll-out. strong financial results for percent year-on-year to reach mended the distribution of general assembly. ing the company’s growth in digital products and services “We are confident that we the financial year 2018 are QR2.10 billion, driven by a cash dividend of 5 percent Vodafone Qatar is cur- postpaid, the total average for the evolving demands of have the right strategy in place primarily due to its success in growth in postpaid, fixed and of the nominal share value or rently serving 1.41 million revenue per user (ARPU) for our customers for both con- to succeed and accelerate our growing postpaid subscribers handset revenue. QR0.25 per share, totalling customers. the year stood at QR105, a 5.6 sumers and businesses alike.” company’s growth in 2019 and and fixed services, as well as EBITDA for the reported QR211.4 million, for approv- The company said its percent growth year-on-year. He added, “Now, with beyond.”

Oil falls 1 percent; slow QNCC looking for regional markets progress in trade talks counters OPEC cuts to export cement, says chairman REUTERS slowing growth.” NEW YORK Still, oil prices have been buoyed this year by output OIL prices fell about 1 per- curbs from the Organization Firm meeting 100% cent on Monday as worries of the Petroleum Exporting market demand surrounding the resump- Countries and its allies, in- tion of US-China trade talks cluding Russia, a group known for all types of overshadowed support from as OPEC+. OPEC-led supply restraint. The deal, effective from cement in Qatar Brent crude futures lost 49 January, aims to cut 1.2 cents, or 0.8 percent to $61.61 million barrels per day until SATYENDRA PATHAK a barrel. US West Texas Inter- the end of June to forestall a DOHA mediate (WTI) crude fell 65 supply overhang. Suhail Al cents, or 1.2 percent, to $52.07 Mazrouei, the Energy Minister QATAR National Cement a barrel. of the United Arab Emirates, Company (QNCC) has suc- Trade talks between the said on Monday the oil market ceeded in meeting 100 per- United States and China should achieve this balance in cent demand for all types of resumed with working level the first quarter of 2019. cement in country and the discussions before high-level company is looking for mar- discussions later in the week. Brent crude futures lost kets in the region to export While Beijing struck an its products, the company’s upbeat note, it also expressed 0.8 percent to $61.61 a chairman said on Monday. anger at a US Navy mission barrel, while US crude fell Talking to Qatar Tribune through the disputed South 1.2 percent to $52.07 on the sidelines the company’s China Sea. This cast a shadow ordinary and extraordinary as the two countries try to OPEC and its allies meet general assembly meeting, reach a deal before the March on April 17 and 18 in Vienna QNCC Chairman and Manag- 1 deadline when US tariffs on to review the agreement, but ing Director Salem bin Butti Qatar National Cement Company Chairman and Managing Director Salem bin Butti al Naimi at the company’s ordinary and extraordinary $200 billion worth of Chinese a draft cooperation charter al Naimi said the company’s general assembly meeting, in Doha on Monday. (JALAL PATHIYOOR) imports are scheduled to seen by Reuters fell short of a Plant 5 has become fully oper- increase to 25 percent from 10 new formal alliance among the ational with the designed pro- looking for markets around us. sand increased to 7.8 million tion by adding new types of percent. producers. duction capacity of more than We see some countries today tonnes during the year. Cal- cement to meet the demand On Thursday, US Presi- US sanctions on Venezue- 5,000 tonnes per day (TPD) that might need cement in fu- cium carbonate production of local market and utilise the dent Donald Trump said he la, along with older sanctions cement. ture. Especially countries like The company would during the year increased to opportunity of exporting to did not plan to meet with on fellow OPEC member Iran, “The company is support- Yeman and Iraq. Some coun- diversify its production by 47,000 tonnes compared to external markets. Chinese President Xi Jinping have also prevented crude ing the massive construction tries in GCC also need clinker adding new types of cement 40,000 tonnes in the previous “Controlling production before the March 1 deadline, prices from falling further. boom in Qatar by meeting 100 and cement. We are willing to to meet the demand of local year.” cost by contracting with ser- dampening hopes of a quick Venezuela President percent market demand for all export our products to them,” market and utilise the The total value of sales rev- vice providers to provide the trade pact. Nicolas Maduro has sought types of cement and washed Naimi said. enue was recorded at QR848 company with regular labour Escalating US-China OPEC support against the sand successfully from the With Plant 5 exceeding its opportunity of exporting to million for the year 2018, he and technical staff, increas- trade tensions have cost both sanctions, citing their impact company’s own production production capacity, he said, external markets said adding the shareholders’ ing the operations efficiency countries billions of dollars on oil prices and potential maintaining the high quality the company’s production of equity increased to QR3.20 and accordingly reduce pro- and disrupted global trade and risks for other members of the standards, and at a reasonable clinker has reached 16,000 QNCC Chairman and billion compared to QR3.14 duction cost considerably are business flows, roiling finan- producer group. price for all products,” Naimi TPD and production of cement Managing Director Salem bin billion at the end of the pre- some of the other targets that cial markets. The country also wants said. is expected to reach TPD. Butti al Naimi vious year and the company we plan to achieve in 2019,” “There’s a lot of uncertain- to double its oil sales to India For the first time in Qatar, Providing an overview of achieved a net profit amount- he said. ty about what’s going on with and is open to barter pay- he said, QNCC has started pro- the company’s achievements ing to QR348 million for the Earlier the, shareholders this trade war, whether they’re ment arrangements with the duction of white cement. in 2018, he said, “The com- resisting portland cement year 2018 against QR327 mil- approved recommendation of going to get anything done,” world’s third-biggest crude “Today, we are in a posi- pany’s production in both cat- (SRC) reached 2.9 million lion for the previous year. the board of directors to dis- said Phil Flynn, oil analyst at consumer, Venezuelan Oil tion to export cement, clinker egories of ordinary portland tonnes during 2018. He said the company tribute cash dividend of QR5 Price Futures Group in Chica- Minister Manuel Quevedo said and white cement. Now we are cement (OPC) and sulphate “The production of washed would diversify its produc- per share. go. “You’ve got concerns about on Monday.

Industries Qatar net profit jumps 52% to QR5 bn in 2018

facilities returned to normal cifically during second half Solid financial position with total cash of Key results levels following unplanned of 2018 due to increased de- QR13.1 bn, a new record for the group outages in some of the facili- mand from some of the large O Sales volumes and ties in early 2017. agricultural economies, in- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tors has proposed a total an- cash across the group Fertilizer sales volumes creased raw material costs, DOHA nual dividend distribution of sets a new record remained almost flat despite and regulatory pressure QR3.6 billion, equivalent to a that the fertilizer trains un- on environmentally non- INDUSTRIES Qatar (IQ) has payout of QR6 per share and O Board proposes derwent a few planned and compliant producers. Steel reported a net profit of QR5 representing a payout ratio of dividend of QR 6 per share unplanned outages. prices have shown a notable billion for the year ending De- 72.2 percent. Sales volumes in the steel increase over 2017 primarily cember 31, 2018, an increase IQ’s 2018 revenue stood segment saw a significant due to increase in raw mate- of 52 percent compared to at QR5.8 billion, an increase growth on last year due to a rials costs and short supply of QR3.3 billion the company of 25 percent, versus 2017. stands at QR26 million, mak- change in the marketing and some key production related achieved in 2017. This significant year-on-year ing the group almost a debt distribution strategy. consumables. The net profit was driven increase was primarily due free entity. Product prices have im- Net cash flow across the by a combined effect of in- to a combined effect of im- The financial year 2018 proved modestly by 12 per- group for the year ended creased product prices and proved sales volumes and was extremely successful with cent over 2017. Recovery in December 31, 2018 was ap- sales volumes, but partially product prices in the group’s the group achieving a number the crude oil prices through- proximately QR2.8 billion. offset by escalation of raw steel segment. of new records. IQ’s sales volumes in the steel segment saw a significant growth. out most of 2018 has contrib- The group’s operating cash material costs, IQ said in a Total cash and bank The group’s sales volumes uted for the slight improve- flows were adequate enough statement on Monday. balances across the group have marginally increased amid a number of unplanned Sales volumes in the ment in the petrochemical to meet capital expenditure The company’s earnings reached QR13.1 billion, a new on last year by 4 percent and shutdowns in some produc- petrochemical segment im- prices. requirements, make debt re- per share stood at QR8.31 record for the group, while reached their highest levels tion facilities and muted de- proved on last year, as the Fertilizer prices have payment and pay 2017 divi- for 2018. The board of direc- total debt across the group since the group’s inception mand in some markets. petrochemical production improved notably most spe- dends, the statement said. Economy & Business Tuesday, February 12, 2019 13 ‘Apple iPhone sales in China fell by a fifth in Q4 of 2018’ Sensex ends 151 points lower, Nifty below 10,900

NEW YORK: Apple Inc iPhone sales in China fell 20 percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter MUMBAI: Profit booking along with caution ahead of release of key macro-data and subdued of 2018, while sales for smartphones made by home-grown rival Huawei soared by 23 per- quarterly earnings pulled the two key Indian equity indices lower on Monday. Accordingly, the S&P News cent, data from industry research firm IDC showed on Monday. The report is the first to put a BSE Sensex fell 150 points, while the Nifty ended below the 10,900-point mark. Barring the IT in brief firm number on the scale of a recent decline in Apple’s fortunes in the world’s second largest and Teck stocks, all other sectors ended lower. On the NSE, PSU Bank Nifty closed 1.74 per cent economy, after Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook pointed to China as a big factor in a rare cut down. The pharma sector also witnessed heavy selling pressure. Selling pressure continued in the in the company’s quarterly sales forecast last month. The figures in the report showed a 19.9 market despite a rebound in global markets as investors turned risk-averse due to upcoming elec- percent fall in Apple’s smartphone shipments in the final quarter of 2018.(REUTERS) tions, said Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services. (IANS) Natural gas plays a major role in energy transition: Qatargas CEO

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tech 2019 organised by the especially in India and China.” dition of another 33 million encouraged the Indian gov- DOHA Indian Ministry of Petroleum He noted that the en- tonnes per annum (Mtpa) to ernment to create a conducive and Natural Gas, in New Delhi, ergy demand would continue its existing capacity of 77 Mtpa environment for the increased QATARGAS CEO, Khalid bin from February 10 to 12. to grow driven by emerging to take the country’s overall use of this clean fossil fuel Khalifa al Thani, has under- Qatargas CEO said , “Nat- economies and the projected production capacity to 110 through a “top down” push for scored the significance of liq- ural gas remains the fastest growth in global population, Mtpa by next decade. an enhancement of gas distri- uefied natural gas (LNG) as a growing fossil fuel globally, which will touch nine billion He added that thanks to its bution infrastructure as well as destination fuel in the future benefiting from its flexibility, by 2040. low carbon emission profile, reform of the applicable regu- of energy, playing a major role competitive economics and “The LNG demand is ex- natural gas is the ideal comple- lation and taxation. in the ‘energy transition’ the low emissions profile. Thus, pected to increase at an aver- ment to renewable. During the conference, world is embarking on. natural gas is called to play a age four percent annually to In countries like India the Qatargas delegation led by The Qatargas CEO was major role in the energy tran- reach more than 600 million where coal plays a major role CEO, met with a number of key speaking at a ‘CEO Conclave’ sition, supported by the indus- tonnes in 2035 versus 290 mil- A Qatargas delegation led by Khalid bin Khalifa al Thani, Qatargas (60 percent of energy for pow- Indian stakeholders. The com- titled ‘Shaping the New Energy trialisation and power demand lion tonnes in 2017. In view of CEO, in New Delhi recently. er) natural gas is a good sub- pany also showcased various World’ held as part of the 13th particularly in emerging coun- this, more LNG projects are stitute for oil, ensuring cleaner projects and key milestones in International Oil & Gas Con- tries in Asia and Africa, and the required to cover the exist- clean fuels,” he added. tribution to this increase of air and thus improving the the exhibition which was held ference and Exhibition - Petro- continued ‘coal to gas’ switch, ing and projected demand for He reiterated Qatar’s con- LNG supply through the ad- standard of living. The CEO at the conference.

European stocks rise as US-China Strong employment growth trade talks loom drives Qatar PMI higher in Jan AFP LONDON FTSE 100 Q EUROPEAN stock markets O London’s benchmark QFC PMI indicates improvement in overall business conditions across the non-oil & gas private sector closed higher Monday as FTSE 100 rises after an QPMI at 50.5 in January, up from 50.1 in December Q PMI improves further to six-month high US and Chinese officials announcement that UK in Beijing geared up for growth has slowed crunch trade talks aimed at weighed on the pound, TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK averting fresh tariff escala- lifting stocks in DOHA tions that have triggered multinationals that have fears of a global economic THE latest Qatar Financial slowdown. earnings in foreign Centre (QFC) Purchasing Man- Shrugging off last week’s currency agers’ Index (PMI) indicates a losing streak, Asian markets O Chinese markets solid improvement in overall also ended higher. business conditions across the Wall Street initially fol- rebound after the Lunar non-oil & gas private sector. lowed their lead as a new New Year break despite a The PMI was at 50.5 in Jan- round of high-stakes talks bleak IMF warning over uary, up from 50.1 in Decem- got underway to resolve the the global growth outlook ber, said a press release from festering trade row, but then QFC on Monday. ran into profit-taking by the “Driving the improvement late New York morning. Craig Erlam. Mainland Chi- was a record increase in em- US traders reported edgi- nese markets rebounded ployment, while both short- ness in the market as uncer- Monday after the Lunar term output and new business tainty over congressional New Year break despite a measures ebbed slightly. Busi- budget talks sparked talk of bleak IMF warning over nesses remained confident another possible government the global growth outlook. regarding expected activity at shutdown. Top US economic officials the start of 2019,” the release US negotiators mean- will travel to the Chinese added. while met their Chinese capital this week for the Sheikha Alanoud bint counterparts for preliminary third round of talks on Hamad al Thani, Managing Di- discussions in Beijing on Thursday and Friday, but rector, Business Development, Monday, buoying hopes of a deputies had already arrived QFC Authority, said, “Strong deal. and the White House said employment growth marked “European stocks have preparatory discussions the latest PMI survey results rallied... as traders are were to begin Monday. for the Qatari non-hydrocarbon hopeful about the next Failure to agree a deal private sector, with January round of trade talks be- between the two economic seeing the steepest rise in jobs tween the US and China,” superpowers before March since the series began in April said CMC Markets analyst 1 would see punitive US 2017. statement said. David Madden. duties on $200 billion in “This took the PMI to a six- When inferring changes in QFC Qatar PMI Sheikha Alanoud bint “Given that both sides Chinese goods more than month high, despite slightly official data on the pace of eco- Hamad al Thani, Managing are still far apart, there is no double. lagging trends in output and nomic growth it should be not- Director, Business guarantee that the discus- Analysts say imposition new business. The PMI was ed that comparisons with offi- Development, QFC sions will be successful, and of the tariffs could further also boosted by a record expan- cial GDP data for Qatar suggest dealers’ optimism might be sap the strength of the glob- sion of input stocks, which re- that the Qatar PMI needs to fall Authority, said, ‘Strong wishful thinking.” al economy. flected confidence among com- significantly below 50 for a sus- employment growth marked London’s benchmark Over the weekend, the panies regarding future growth tained period before a contrac- the latest PMI survey FTSE 100 rose after an an- International Monetary prospects. tion of the economy is signalled results for the Qatari non- nouncement that UK econom- Fund warned governments “In a further sign of a (a situation observed in other hydrocarbon private sector’ ic growth has slowed weighed to prepare for a possible healthy labour market, wages fast-growing economies such on the pound, lifting stocks in global economic “storm” as and salaries increased at the as China and India), although multinationals that have earn- growth forecasts dip. fastest pace on record since precise estimates are impeded Average input prices con- ings in foreign currency. It cited the trade row July 2018. The PMI remains at for Qatar by the short time span tinued to rise in January, al- With Brexit looming next as one of four “clouds” a level broadly consistent with of both GDP and PMI data cur- though the rate of inflation month, the British economy overshadowing the global the Qatari economy growing rently available for comparison, remained slower than the grew by 1.4 percent last year, economy, along with Brexit at an annual rate just under 2 the release added. survey average. This reflected data showed. That was the uncertainty, the accelerated percent.” The stand-out figure from a relatively weak increase in lowest level for six years, and slowdown in China, and fi- The PMI survey is com- the latest survey was a sharp purchase prices as staff costs down from 1.8 percent in nancial tightening. piled for the Qatar Financial rise in employment. Companies rose at the joint-fastest pace on 2017. But Asian equities ex- “The bottom-line -- we Centre by IHS Markit, and has in the non-hydrocarbon private record, the QFC said. perienced sizeable gains on see an economy that is grow- been conducted since April sector increased headcounts production in order to cater to 2018, January data registered a Business expectations re- Monday on resurgent inves- ing more slowly than we 2017. The report provides an at the strongest rate since the their broadened international marginally slower pace in busi- mained strongly positive in tor optimism. had anticipated,” IMF chief early indication of operating survey began in April 2017, the clientele, and the commence- ness activity than witnessed in January, despite a moderation “It’s shaping up to be Christine Lagarde said. conditions in Qatar. The head- QFC said. ment of operations for 40 new December. Intakes of new busi- compared with December. another big week for the Looming later this week line figure derived from the “Companies have increased Qatari-owned manufacturing ness were broadly stable in the The Future Output Index United States, with the is the spectre of a repeat of survey is the PMI, readings of staff levels substantially in facilities set up after the block- opening month of the year. The remained above its trend level government on the verge the 35-day partial US gov- which above 50.0 signals an preparation of launching new ade explains this notable ex- level of outstanding business since the survey started in April of another shutdown and ernment shutdown that end- improvement in business con- manufacturing, retail, and oth- pansion,” the QFC added. dipped slightly, in a sign of po- 2017. In another sign of posi- trade talks continuing with ed January 25 -- the longest ditions on the previous month, er broad non-oil activities. Spe- While the Output Index was tential capacity pressures that tive demand expectations, Qa- China,” said Oanda analyst in the country’s history. while readings below 50.0 cifically, a combination of exist- above the levels seen over the could manifest in the months tari firms built up input stocks show a tightening, the press ing firms priming to ramp up majority of the 4th quarter of ahead. at the fastest rate on record. Kenya invites Qatari businessmen to invest in the African country

forthcoming visit of eight gov- Kenya seeks to bolster cooperation with Investment ernors from Kenya’s northern governorates to Qatar this year. Qatar in all fields, says FCDC CEO opportunities Kenya seeks to build part- nership and bolster coopera- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tion to Africa in terms of in- O FCDC CEO Guleid calls tion with Qatar in all fields, he DOHA vestment. He noted that Qatar upon Qatari businessmen to added. Chamber encourages business- visit Kenya to identify Guleid called upon Qatari QATAR Chamber (QC) First men to explore investment op- investment opportunities in businessmen to visit Kenya to Vice Chairman Mohamed bin portunities in Kenya in sectors livestock, agriculture, identify investment opportu- Ahmed bin Twar discussed bi- such as agriculture, industry, tourism, energy and mining nities in livestock, agriculture, lateral relations with a Kenyan oil and gas. sectors tourism, energy and mining delegation at the chamber’s “East Africa is an important sectors and establish joint headquarters on Monday. market for Qatar as it offers at- O Guleid praises Qatari partnerships with their Kenyan The delegation was led by tractive investment opportuni- economy’s robustness and counterparts. CEO of Frontier Counties De- ties,” he added. He praised Qatari econo- velopment Council (FCDC), He said the Kenyans are Qatar’s ability to overcome my’s robustness and Qatar’s Mohamed Guleid, the QC said working in many sectors in Qa- challenges ability to overcome challenges in a press release. tar. and the country’s significant During talks, Twar said Frontier Counties Develop- Guleid said the visit aimed at contributions and achieve- A Kenyan delegation led by Mohamed Guleid, the CEO of Frontier Counties Development Council, met that Qatar attaches great atten- ment Council CEO Mohamed discussing preparations for the ments all over the world. Qatar Chamber First Vice Chairman Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar in Doha on Monday. 14 Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Economy & Business BREXIT HITS ECONOMY No-deal Brexit could cost 600,000 jobs worldwide

AFP FRANKFURT AM MAIN services, leaving out other possible economic impacts of A British departure from the Brexit like changes to invest- European Union without a ment flows. deal could put 600,000 jobs They noted that “since around the world at risk, with markets are linked up across Germany the hardest hit, the globe, suppliers based a study published Monday outside the European Union found. are also affected” by a no-deal Researchers at the IWH Brexit. institute in Halle, eastern Within the 27 remaining Germany, examined what EU countries, a total of almost would happen if UK imports 180,000 posts at firms direct- from the remaining EU fell 25 ly exporting to the UK would percent after Brexit. be at risk. They reckoned that some But 433,000 more work- 103,000 jobs would be un- ers in the EU and around the der threat in Europe’s larg- world would be affected, as est economy Germany and their employers sell to com- 50,000 in France. panies who in turn export to Being affected by Brexit Britain. would not necessarily mean For example, the study workers were laid off, the found some 60,000 workers economists noted. in China and 3,000 in Japan “Given the lack of skilled could lose their jobs. labour in many advanced In the UK, the study economies, firms could also turned up around 12,000 try to keep staff on by cutting jobs dependent on supply- hours or opening new mar- ing EU firms with inputs for kets,” they said. products which are then sold It is so far uncertain back to Britain. City of London are seen behind Waterloo Bridge. (File photo) (REUTERS) whether Britain will strike But a study published a deal with the EU before early last year by research its legally-binding exit date firm Cambridge Economet- of March 29, after a huge rics estimated that a total of majority of lawmakers last 500,000 British jobs would UK posts slowest growth month voted down Prime be at risk if there is no deal. Minister Theresa May’s In European powerhouse painstakingly-negotiated ac- Germany, the vital car in- cord with Brussels. dustry would be the worst A “hard” departure with- affected with 15,000 jobs, in 6 years as Brexit looms out a deal would see tariffs many of them in Volkswagen imposed at the border, “tan- company town Wolfsburg gling up global supply chains,” and at BMW’s factory in study co-author Oliver Holte- Dingolfing. Growth drops to its lowest in 2018 since 2012 at 1.4 percent, down from 1.8 percent in 2017 moeller said in a statement. By contrast, France’s ser- The economists focused vice sector would be the worst REUTERS said. growth this year by 0.5 per- did not foresee a recession. only on trade in goods and hit, the IWH study found. LONDON Sterling fell by a third of a centage points to 1.2 percent, Business investment cent to below $1.29. which would be the weakest dropped 3.7 percent in the BRITAIN’S economy slowed For 2018 as a whole, year since the 2009 recession. fourth quarter compared with sharply in late 2018, pushing growth dropped to its low- Monday’s data showed net a year earlier, the biggest fall full-year growth to its weak- est since 2012 at 1.4 percent, trade lopped more than 0.1 since the first three months est in six years as Brexit wor- down from 1.8 percent in 2017. Drop in biz percentage points from the of 2010, when Britain was OPEC isn’t a cartel, ries hammered investment by Exports suffered from fourth-quarter growth rate. emerging from recession. In- companies and the global eco- global weakness and consum- investments Falling business investment vestment has contracted for doesn’t fix oil prices, nomic slowdown weighed on ers and businesses grew in- Business investment dropped did similar damage. four consecutive quarters, the trade, official data showed on creasingly concerned about 3.7 percent in the fourth “GDP slowed in the last longest run since the third Monday. the lack of a plan for when three months of the year with quarter of 2009. says Barkindo The pace of economic Britain is due to leave the Eu- quarter compared with a year the manufacturing of cars and Household spending - growth fell to a quarterly rate ropean Union on March 29. earlier, the biggest fall since steel products seeing steep which offered an unexpectedly of 0.2 percent between Octo- Prime Minister The- the first three months of falls and construction also strong boost to growth in mid- ber and December from 0.6 resa May has so far failed 2010, when Britain was declining,” Office for Nation- 2018 - remained resilient, up percent in the previous quar- to win parliament’s backing emerging from recession al Statistics statistician Rob 1.9 percent on a year ago, as ter, in line with forecasts in a for the plan she agreed with Kent-Smith said. did government spending. Reuters poll, while output in Brussels to avoid reimpos- In December alone, the In December alone, the Overall, business invest- December alone dropped by ing checks on goods exported economy contracted by 0.4 economy contracted by 0.4 ment has stalled since June the most since 2016. from Britain. percent, the biggest fall since percent, the biggest fall since 2016’s referendum, which the “The UK economy lost its Major economies around March 2016. BoE blames for stagnating summer exuberance in the fi- the world also slowed in late March 2016 Finance minister Phil- economic productivity. nal months of 2018, and there 2018, due in part to trade ip Hammond said the data The BoE expects business are signs of further chill winds tensions between the United ain. showed the economy remained and housing investment to ahead,” economist Tej Parikh States and China, while Brexit Last week the Bank of Eng- “fundamentally strong” and fall this year, and for export at the Institute of Directors is an added challenge for Brit- land chopped its forecast for that public-sector forecasters growth to halve.

US team in Beijing for trade talks after IMF warning OPEC Secretary-General Mohammad Barkindo.

AFP ports – to 25 percent from the bank’s assistance to Beijing. Chinese counterpart before the Oxford Economics. REUTERS misjudgment to accuse us of BEIJING current 10 percent – to allow The Chinese delegation will trade truce expires on March 1, “The US side will not fully CAIRO such,” he said on the sidelines time for negotiators to work out be led by Vice Premier Liu He, and top White House econom- remove the spectre of tariff of an energy forum in Cairo. US negotiators met with their a trade spat that has triggered who will be joined by central ic adviser Larry Kudlow said hikes any time soon,” Kuijs OPEC Secretary-General Mo- OPEC and a group of non- Chinese counterparts in Bei- fears of a global economic slow- bank governor Yi Gang. that while Trump was “opti- said, given that there is “broad hammad Barkindo said the OPEC countries including jing Monday for a new round of down. Liu, China’s chief trade ne- mistic” about a deal, a “sizable support in the US for a hard exporting group was not in the Russia, an alliance known as high-stakes trade talks, hoping Deputy trade representa- gotiator, met last month with distance” still separated the stance on China”. business of fixing oil prices, OPEC+, are reducing oil outpu to reach a deal before the March tive Jeffrey Gerrish was due Trump, who announced that a two sides. The two sides have already when asked on Monday to t in 2019 to avoid a potential 1 deadline set by Donald Trump to lead the US delegation in final resolution of the trade dis- Washington is demand- slapped tariffs on more than comment on a US House com- supply glut that could weigh as the IMF warned of a possible preparatory meetings to begin pute would depend on a meet- ing far-reaching changes from $360 billion in two-way trade, mittee passing a bill targeting on prices. A similar action in global economic “storm”. on Monday, the White House ing with Chinese President Xi China to address commercial which has weighed on the two OPEC oil supply cuts. 2017 got rid of an earlier sup- Preliminary discussions had said. Jinping “in the near future” practices that it says are deeply countries’ manufacturing sec- A US House of Represent- ply glut. had been expected to start The talks will include offi- to iron out the “more difficult unfair, including theft of Amer- tors and sent jitters through atives committee approved a “OPEC is an open, trans- on Monday, according to the cials from the agriculture, ener- points” fuelling the spat. ican intellectual property and global markets. bill on Thursday that would parent organisation focused White House, before US Trade gy and commerce departments. While the two sides said myriad barriers that US and - Economic storm -The open up the Organization on assisting the oil markets Representative Robert Light- Gerrish left his hotel in major progress was made after other foreign companies face in International Monetary Fund of the Petroleum Exporting to remain in balance on a hizer and Treasury Secretary central Beijing on Monday talks last month in Washing- the Chinese domestic market. warned on Sunday of a possible Countries to antitrust law- sustainable basis, which is a Steven Mnuchin step in for the morning without talking to the ton, more recent comments China has offered to boost economic “storm” as growth suits, but it was uncertain if fundamental requirement of main event on Thursday and media. have jarred financial markets, its purchases of US goods forecasts dip. the measure would be consid- investors,” Barkindo said. Friday. Mnuchin and Lighthizer amplifying concerns about how during the truce, but is likely It cited the trade row as one ered by the full chamber. “The international oil in- In December, Washington will be joined by David Mal- the dispute will affect global to resist calls for structural of four “clouds” over the global “OPEC is neither a cartel dustry needs market stability suspended for three months its pass, Trump’s nominee for growth. changes to its industrial policy economy, along with financial nor involved in the business to plan and invest in a predict- plan to increase tariffs on $200 president of the World Bank Trump said last week that including slashing government tightening, Brexit uncertainty, of fixing oil prices,” Barkindo able manner in order to guar- billion worth of Chinese im- who has worked to limit the he did not expect to meet his subsidies, said Louis Kuijs of and China’s slowdown. told Reuters. “It would be a antee future supplies.” Google extends chip-making efforts to design hub Bengaluru

REUTERS those efforts in what has be- recruiters for its “gChips” One executive said the team SAN FRANCISCO come a leading hub for semi- gChips team team from traditional chip- could grow to 80 people by conductor design over the makers such as Intel, Qual- year’s end. ALPHABET Inc’s Google has last two decades. In Bengaluru, Google has comm, Broadcom and Nvid- Google had 13 job post- hired more than a dozen mi- Jim McGregor, who fol- hired at least 16 engineering ia, according to a review of ings for roles related to chips crochip engineers in Bengal- lows the semiconductor in- veterans and four talent LinkedIn profiles. in Bengaluru, according to a uru, India, in recent months dustry for Tirias Research, recruiters for its “gChips” Rajat Bhargava describes recent check of the compa- and plans to rapidly add said since most traditional team from traditional himself on LinkedIn as ny’s careers website. more, according to LinkedIn chipmakers long have had chipmakers such as Intel, Google’s “silicon site lead” Google sells smart speak- profiles, job postings and large presences in Bengalu- Qualcomm, Broadcom and in Bengaluru, saying he ers, routers and home securi- two industry executives, as ru, it made sense for the in- joined last May after a dec- ty devices that all could ben- the search firm expands its dustry’s new players to start Nvidia ade at Broadcom and a year efit from chips that analyze program to design the guts following to find experts. A woman walks past the logo of Google during an event in New Delhi, at Intel. voice commands and videos of its devices internally. “Everyone tries to keep India. (File photo) (REUTERS) His staff is likely work- better and faster. The Bengaluru site, things close to home when help them cut costs, reduce ing with Google’s existing Microsoft and Facebook which has not been previous- starting out, but when you chips for its data centers and that traditionally came from reliance on vendors and keep chips team in Silicon Valley so far have concentrated ly reported, makes Google reach a certain level of suc- an image processing chip for firms such as Intel Corp. pace in building attractive to fine-tune and test design chip-related hiring in the the first among the handful cess you have to expand out,” its Pixel smartphones. Its Amazon.com, Microsoft, products. ideas before shipping final United States, according to of big internet platform com- McGregor said. aim is to create more power- Apple and Facebook each In Bengaluru, Google has ones off to manufacturers, current job postings. Ama- panies developing their own Since 2014, Google has ful and efficient devices by have launched similar chip hired at least 16 engineer- said two industry executives zon has an overseas presence chips to establish a team for designed computer server customizing key components design efforts, which could ing veterans and four talent familiar with Google’s plans. in Tel Aviv. www.guide.com.qa  Tuesday, February 12, 2019

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QATAR TOTAL OPEN 2019 Plucky Pliskova says ‘ready to battle the best again’

VINAY NAYUDU propel her flight of success. But think you get used to it as all the DOHA for that to happen, Pliskova will other feelings, like if you are top have to go past players like Kiki 10 first time. But obviously it LIFE for a pro on the tennis cir- Bertens, Angelique Kerber, and takes time. cuit can be tough. Playing sever- perhaps Halep again in the final “I think she’s (Osaka) gon- al tournaments, digesting hard if the tournament stays to the na do well, because she won defeats and criss-crossing the script. two Grand Slams in a row, so globe going through long haul “Well, to play Simona I have she can be confident enough flights between tournaments. to win four more matches, so and for sure she is. There is no But then success doesn’t come this is very far. So I’m not think- reason why she should panic. easy and for someone like Karo- ing about it at all. Obviously, I I know now it’s not going be lina Pliskova (2017 champion at won a title here, so there is some easy, because in Japan, for the Qatar Total Open), it’s a part different feeling always in the sure, it’s huge. and parcel of being in the trade tournament where you win the “So it’s going to always be of playing tennis. Still sore title, so you believe that you can tough in the beginning, the The Czech, who’s had quite I feel a little tired, but that’s do it again. pressure, but I think she can a mixed start to 2019, arrived “And I like these conditions do well. She proved that, you in Doha on Monday morning normal because the here, so I don’t see any reason know, after US Open she still to play in the 17th edition of Qa- weekend was both why I should not play good ten- won a Grand Slam, so some- tar Total Open and after a few physically and mentally nis here. I think, if I survive the times some players, they just hours of sleep, she was at the tough. That happens with first couple days here, I’ll be hit some up-and-downs and Khalifa International Tennis Fed Cup. But I play on fine. they played well and then they & Squash Complex to interact “Now coming from the Fed lost few matches in a row. She with the media. Wednesday, so there is one Cup, I had a good two matches: didn’t do that, so I think she’s The World No. 5 made the more day and I think that I one I won, one I lost, obviously, gonna be fine.” dash to Doha following her loss will be ready. with Simona. But I think it was Interestingly for Pliskova, to Romanian Simona Halep a good match so I’m not that she tends to run into her iden- after two-and-a-half-hour long Karolina Pliskova negative about that.” tical twin sister Kristyna (elder battle in the Fed Cup back home Pliskova began playing ten- to her by a few minutes) during in Ostrava on Sunday. “Yeah, for sure, not an easy nis at the age of four and turned the desert swing. This time the Pleasing and not com- start to the year by playing so pro at 17 in 2009. And since two are playing in the doubles in plaining, Pliskova smiled many good players already,” then she’s made the final at the Doha and Karolina is delighted talking about her travel and she said, before explaining, US Open (2016), semis of the about that. schedule. “I left later yester- “It’s only second month, and I French Open (2017) & Austral- “Yes, we’re playing doubles day (Sunday), so I tried to have played I think four, five, ian Open (2019), fourth round with Kristyna here. I’m thankful make it to Vienna (Austria) six Grand Slam winners. But at the Wimbledon (2018) be- for the wild card and the oppor- to come here as fast as I can. pleased that I have a good start, sides winning 12 WTA singles & tunity to play, because we don’t So I made it here this morn- and I feel like I can build on five doubles titles, ten ITF titles, get that many chances to play ing. I just tried to sleep a little. the matches that I have played. and a career prize-money of doubles together. We always Not much. Obviously, beating players who $15,247,752. enjoy, and if there is a chance, “I feel a little tired today, but were lower-ranked than me With 2016 being her best we just try to play. Obviously that’s normal because the week- is always good. I have a lot of season thus far, the 6’,1” tall the schedule sometimes is not end was not only physically but matches which I won in the first and lissome player seems to be the same, and some tourna- mentally tough too. That’s al- month, which is always good to on the cusp of greater glory. A ments I don’t play doubles that ways with Fed Cup. But I play start season like this.” former World No. 1 (attained much anymore, but it’s going be on Wednesday, so there is one The 2016 US open finalist, raking in July, 2017), she also fun, for sure. more day tomorrow and I think also known for her killing ace- knows how it is to be like one, For someone who now re- that I will be ready.” hitting ability, has shown great something that Osaka is cur- sides in Monte Carlo, loves Pliskova had earlier won the promise, and at 26, she contin- rently enjoying. fishing, listening to pop music Brisbane Open before toppling ues to be one of most impressive But would that put more and eating pasta, Karolina can Serena Williams at the Australi- players among the top-10. She pressure on the Japanese? certainly look forward to mixing an Open quarter-final. Then she likes being in Doha and a second Pliskova feels Osaka would do business with pleasure before succumbed to eventual winner triumph here could just provide good. “Well, I felt strange the it’s back to the big grind on the Former Qatar Total Open champion Karolina Pliskova of Czech Republic on her arrival at the Hamad Naomi Osaka in the semi-finals. the much-needed impetus and first match or two, but then I tennis courts! International Airport in Doha on Monday morning.

Rain spoilsport on opening day Grand Slam champ Wozniacki wows students of Qatar Academy Doha VINAY NAYUDU DOHA

TENNIS star Caroline Wozniacki is one who always has a cheerful demeanour to her persona -- both on and off the court. Two-time Grand Slam champion and twice Qatar To- tal Open finalist, the World No. 10 from Denmark is currently here to play in the 17th edition of the tournament. She took time off on Sunday to visit the Qatar Academy Doha - one of the Middle East’s premier edu- cational institutions. Wozniacki spoke of her Fans watch the Qatar Total Open qualifier before the rain interrupted play at the Khalifa International tennis and life in general and Two-time Grand Slam champion Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark with kids of the Qatar Academy Doha Tennis & Squash Complex on Monday. answered the students’ ques- on Monday. tions before posing for pictures TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK with them. The sweet gesture coach, said that Caroline’s ca- happy that she can train the like Wozniacki herself being DOHA TUESDAY ORDER OF PLAY of Wozniacki highlights the reer may already be on bor- next day.” diagnosed of arthritis is more CENTRE COURT START 2PM Mihaela Buzarnescu (ROU) bs Jelena Ostapenko (LAT) great qualities of her character. rowed time. Despite her diagnosis, Piotr than surprising. But the Dane, PERSISTENT drizzle affected (WC) Ons Jabeur (TUN) vs Carla Suarez-Navarro (ESP) Not before 7pm Especially, since the 28-year- Sadly, the former World insists they never must blame who was the first from a Scan- play on the opening day of Caroline Garcia (FRA) vs Lesia Tsurenko (UKR) (WC) Fatma al Nabhani (OMA) & Mubaraka al Naimi old is now battling with arthri- No. 1’s condition is incur- it for defeats. “I always say that dinavian country to hold the (WC) 6-Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) vs Qualifier (QAT) vs Abigail Spears (USA) & Zhaoxuan Yang (CHN) the Qatar Total Open 2019 Followed by COURT 2 START 2PM tis but continues to be a role able and affects joints, causing when Caroline loses a match, top ranking in the Open Era, tournament at the Khalifa In- 5-Kiki Bertens (NED) vs Camila Giorgi (ITA) Aliaksandra Sasnovich (BLR) vs Su-Wei Hsieh (TPE) model for all. swelling, stiffness and pain as she loses to her rival, who was has as always shown great ternational Tennis & Squash Not before 8pm Not before 5pm In October 2018, Wozni- well as general fatigue. better on that day. We lost to a courage against adversity. Complex. 9-Julia Georges (GER) vs Qualifier Elise Mertens (BEL) vs Katerina Siniakova (CZE) acki announced that she was It led to frank admissions girl who just played better.” Now a resident of Florida COURT 1 START 2PM Not before 7pm The first match of the 7-Anastasija Sevastova (LAT) vs Qualifier Hao-Ching Chan (TPE) & latisha Chan (TPE) vs Shuko diagnosed with rheumatoid from her father that Wozniacki Wozniacki, who began in the US, Wozniacki is close main draw between Fatma Anett Kontaveit (EST) vs Qualifier Aoyama (JPN) & Lidziya Marozava (BLR) arthritis. She was diagnosed is now taking her career one playing tennis at the age of 7, friends with other tennis al Nabhani of Oman and Not before 5pm with the auto-immune disease day at a time. “We are aware comes from a family of sport- stars Serena Williams, Ag- Barbora Strycova of Czech before the 2018 US Open, but of this risk, but on the other spersons where her father nieszka Radwanska and An- Republic, which was sched- Samantha Stosur, a match ing to the main draw. was able to play through it. hand, we do not know how this played pro football in Poland gelique Kerber. She was also uled for 8pm start, was sus- which had been interrupted Tomljanovic beat Slova- Wozniacki did suffer a drop in season will be going,” Piotr has and Denmark. Her mother one of the few stars to attend pended due to the rain for twice by the drizzle for over kian Polona Hercog 6-3, 6-4 results after her diagnosis, until been quoted as saying. Anna played for the Polish Serena’s wedding. well over an hour after the an hour and a half. while Muchova defeated Rus- bouncing back in style, winning “We do not know how national’s women’s volleyball One can only wish her good second stoppage. Earlier, two qualifiers out sian Liudmila Samsonova the 2018 China Open in Beijing long Caroline will be able to team, while her brother Patrick luck and more success as we When play resumed at of the total four were spotted 6-1, 3-6, 6-1. The last qualifier without dropping a single set. play tennis. We are in a new is a former professional foot- await her entertaining tennis at 10pm, Anna Blinkova of Rus- with Ajla Tomljanovic of Aus- for the main draw spot is be- Last week, Wozniacki’s situation. For now, we ap- baller in Denmark. the Khalifa International Ten- sia was leading 7-6, 2-3 in the tralia and Karolina Muchova tween Lin Zhu of China and father Piotr, who is also her proach it so that we are just Strangely, for an athlete nis and Squash Complex. qualifier against Australian of Czech Republic progress- Alison Riske of the US. Sports Tuesday, February 12, 2019 17 Proud Tunisian Jabeur tells tennis kids to work hard and pursue dreams

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK 24-year-old’s big advice to ed the girl who asked saying, a lot of effort in that.” Jabeur also said that her DOHA the kids. “Good question. I like grass One of the kids wanted favourite place in Doha was When a young boy asked because it fits my drop shots to know how she spent her the Souq Waqif. “It’s good. TUNISIAN Ons Jabeur, who about her favourite mo- and slice and drive people free time to which she said, It’s like a traditional place, did herself and the Arab re- ment and best match so far, crazy, so I like it.” “I watch a lot of movies. Se- and I love it. I feel like I’m gion proud last October mak- Jabeur said, “I would say it “I practice like around rious, I like football. I play home. I like it so much.” ing it to the Krelim Cup final was a tournament actually five to six hours daily till football, either PlayStation There were many other in Moscow, took time off on in Moscow. I played really probably Saturday. I take or outside, both. But I also questions on what she eats Monday to chat with kids good and I felt really good. I some time off on Saturday af- listen to music.” for breakfast to will she be at the Khalifa International felt like I was having fun on ternoon and Sunday off.” She The query about her fa- asking her kids to play ten- Tennis & Squash Complex. the court, really happy with then added to coax the kids, vourite song made her think. nis. “I’m very proud to be my game, and I kind of dis- “I’m allowed, right!” “Hmm. Now? My favorite The kids loved the inter- representing my country covered a lot of things in me Jabeur added she would song? Let me check my action and soon swarmed and of all Arab countries that I could do. have been a doctor without phone. It’s actually a French around her for a picture. in my sport. My advice to “After that tournament, tennis. “Earlier, I wanted to song from Soul King. Do you Jabeur will open her cam- you is to trust yourself and I reached my best ranking. I be a doctor, but then I know know Soul King? No, you paign against the 2016 Qatar pursue your dreams. Never was really proud of myself.” how much work they do. Now, don’t know probably. Do you Total Open winner Carla Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur poses with kids at the Khalifa International get tired and work hard to On her favourite surface I don’t know, I still want to be speak French? So you listen Suarez-Navarro of Spain on Tennis & Squash Complex on Monday. reach your dreams,” was the of play, Jabeur compliment- doctor, but I still have to put to it. It’s good.” Tuesday.

Toro Rosso ALKASS INTERNATIONAL CUP 2019 reveals 2019 F1 car, Williams Impressive Roma ease past change colours

DPA BERLIN Spartak to set up Aspire clash TORO Rosso showed off their 2019 Formula One car on Mon- day while Williams revealed a new livery. Japan’s Kashiwa Torro Rosso will enjoy greater technical input from sis- remain on course ter team Red Bull this season. for another final The STR14 has the same blue, silver and red colours but experts say the bargeboard is TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK radically different due to new DOHA aerodynamic rules. Toro Rosso, ninth last sea- ROMA advanced to the semi- son, have Russian Daniil Kvyat finals with a straight forward and rookie Alexander Albon as 3-0 victory over Spartak Mos- drivers this year. cow, after the Russians had “As is always the case before been reduced to 10 men mid- the start of a season - we don’t way through the second half. want to set a specific target - at Roma were on the front least not now,” team principal foot from the first whistle, and Franz Tost was quoted as saying engineered an early chance as by the Formula One website. Andrea Astrologo got up well “All things considered, the to head a cross from the right quality of the synergies with goalwards, but keeper Pavel Red Bull Technology, the be- Boriskin saved comfortably. lief in our very high level of in- Five minutes later Astrolo- house technical knowledge, the go turned supplier, sending impressive development trajec- in a corner from the left that tory Honda has shown so far, skipper Mattia Ciucci rose to Kashiwa Reysol players defend a Real Madrid corner kick during their quarter-final match of the Alkass Spartak Moscow player Frolov is shown a red card during their match and the couple of strong young meet, but again Boriskin was International Cup at Aspire Academy on Monday. against AS Roma on Monday. drivers we have available make equal to it. me feel confident.” Roma were beginning to min seeing yellow after block- In added time, Riccardo ed strongly to set up a last-four Real then spurned another clear-cut chances. The new deal with Red Bull dominate, and Alessio But- ing off Bamba – not for the Ciervo’s strike into the roof clash with Glasgow Rangers, opportunity when Victor Ro- Tamura almost put the means cars will share a Honda taro went close moments later first time. of the net was chalked out for courtesy of a 2-0 victory. fino Gordo headed wide. game beyond doubt on power unit as well as a gearbox, with a close range, side-footed Despite being constantly offside, only for the decision Real had the first effort on Kashiwa doubled their 65 minutes but his shot rear suspension and other com- volley that the Spartak keeper under the cosh, Ilya Levchen- to be corrected after a VAR goal after nine minutes, but lead six minutes before the skimmed the stop of the bar ponents. saved well at his near post. kov could have equalised for review, following a lengthy Miguel Romera Ramon’s shot break when Saito and Ta- and Real then had one of Williams, 10th last season, Mory Bamba’s pace was Moscow just after the restart, delay for consultations. went straight at the keeper. kuma Otake linked up well their best chances of the night revealed a radical new look with troubling the Russian back- but could not connect with a Roma will face Aspire Kashiwa responded and down the left flank and set up but Icelandic teenager Andri their livery but fans will have to line, who resorted to question- low cross from six yards out. Academy in the second of Shun Nakajima and skipper Yuki Skimizu to make it 2-0. Gudjohnsen headed straight wait a little longer to see their able tactics to halt his runs on Soon after, Spartak’s tough Wednesday’s semi-finals. Ibuki Toda both went close Russo Aran saw an effort at the keeper. actual 2019 car - the FW42. more than one occasion, with task became even more diffi- Both sides have impressed before the Japanese went tipped over the bar as Real Russo Aran turned nicely The colours, shown off on- Vyacheslav Frolov cautioned cult when Frolov was shown a thus far and will have to be ahead on 21 minutes. Sohki tried to find a response be- to create an opportunity but line, are mostly white but with early on for hacking down the second yellow for a late chal- at their very best to reach the Tamura was brought down fore the break, but last year’s he couldn’t keep his shot a new light blue and black edge. speedy winger as he got away lenge on Matteo Cancellieri. final. by Jorge Sanchez Serafin runners-up held firm. down, and with eight minutes Haas were the first to unveil down the right. Boriskin continued to and Naito Saito stepped A heavy downpour ar- to go the same player sent a their car last week. Just after the half hour, keep Spartak in the game with Kashiwa too strong for up to send Real keeper Lu- rived 10 minutes into the fine free-kick over the wall World champions Mer- and following another foul, a series of splendid saves, but Real Madrid cas Canizares Conchello the second half but it failed to but the keeper was up to the cedes are set to unveil their car Astrologo put in a high, an- the Russian keeper couldn’t Kashiwa Reysol knocked wrong way. dampen Kashiwa’s mood as task. on Wednesday, the same day gled cross from the right that hold back the tide forever, out Real Madrid in a rematch Pau Russo Aran, one of they continued to keep Real Real continued to attack as Red Bull. Edoardo Bove rose highest to and Roma doubled their lead of last year’s clash at the same the stars of the tournament at bay with relative ease. The in the closing stages but they The first pre-season testing head home. as the game entered its final quarter-final stage of the so far, showed great skill to Japanese side got everyone never looked likely to deny in Barcelona starts on Febru- Spartak’s spoiling tactics quarter, with Tueto Fotso Alkass International Cup. set up Javier Rodriguez Lan- behind the ball which made the well-organized Kashiwa ary 18. continued, with Vadim Khro- heading home. Last year’s finalists defend- cho but he fired over, and it difficult for Real to create side. Asian Cup champions return to Aspire Romania stun champions Czech to celebrate historic achievement Republic in Fed Cup thriller TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK AFP DOHA PARIS

ASPIRE Zone Foundation ROMANIA reached the Fed (AZF) welcomed national Cup semi-finals for the first time team football players includ- on Sunday with a 3-2 win over ing Almoez Ali, Abdul Karim defending champions Czech Hassan, Bassam al Rawi, Republic as Irina-Camelia Begu Asim Madibo and Abdul Ka- and Monica Niculescu stunned rim al Ali as well as former Wimbledon and French Open national coach Saeed Saad al winners Barbora Krejcikova Misned and current national and Katerina Siniakova in a team coach Félix Sánchez marathon doubles decider. Bas on Monday, to celebrate Begu and Niculescu tri- the country’s historic success umphed 6-7 (2/7), 6-4, 6-4 in during the 2019 AFC Asian a thrilling rubber in Ostrava Cup. which lasted just seven minutes The stars were welcomed short of three hours. by the CEO of Aspire Zone Krejcikova and Siniakova, Foundation, Mohammed the world’s leading pair, trailed Khalifa al Suwaidi, Director a break early in the final set be- General at Aspire Academy fore hitting back to 4-4. Ivan Bravo, Deputy Direc- But the Romanian pair Romanian Irina-Camelia Begu and Monica Niculescu react during tor General of the Academy broke straight back for 5-4 be- the Fed Cup match against Czech Republic’s Barbara Krejcikova and Ali Salem Afifah, Aspetar’s fore Begu, ranked at 35 in dou- Katerina Siniakova in Ostrava on Sunday. (AFP) Acting Director General, Ali bles, served out the tie. Salem Afifa, Abdulla Nasser Members of the Qatar national football team return to their first home at Aspire Zone to celebrate their The result ended the 10- “It was my best and biggest win rus up against either the United al Naemi, Director General, historic AFC Asian Cup win. time champions Czechs’ hopes in the Fed Cup.” States or Australia. Aspire Logistics and a large of making the Fed Cup semi- Siniakova, who won both In Liege, Caroline Garcia number of senior officials words the strength of my ment. Everyone has worked team coach Felix Sanchez finals for an 11th successive her singles rubbers in the 2018 crowned her comeback from a and employees from AZF. feelings. But the extent of our extremely hard in getting and his efforts in ensuring the year and represented their first final triumph over the United two-year Fed Cup exile by lead- Marking the occasion, the happiness at Aspire is abun- us to this point. I’d like to team’s success during these home defeat in a decade. States, pulled the champions ing France past Belgium and CEO said, “I would like to dantly clear given all that the extend my congratulation past few years. Earlier Simona Halep won level by seeing off Mihaela Bu- into a fourth semi-final in five start by once again extending team has achieved. We are and thanks to Mohammed Aspire Academy gradu- the battle of the former world zarnescu 6-4, 6-2. years. my sincere congratulations extremely proud of the fact Khalifa al Suwaidi and all the ates Moataz Barshim and Ab- number ones with an epic 6-4, French Open champion Ha- French number one Garcia to His Highness the Amir that the majority of the play- members of the Aspire Zone dullah Tamimi also attended 5-7, 6-4 triumph over Karolina lep had said that winning a first brushed aside Belgium’s top Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad ers in the national team are Foundation for the incred- the ceremony. Pliskova, the Czechs’ highest- Fed Cup for Romania was now player Elise Mertens 6-2, 6-3 to al Thani, and His Highness Aspire Academy graduates,” ible teamwork and collabora- Star player and Asain Cup ranked player in the absence of the top priority on her “bucket follow her opening day three-set Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al he added. tion amongst AZF’s member record goalscorer in a single world number three Petra Kvi- list” having finally broken her win over Alison Van Uytvanck. Thani, the Personal Repre- Ivan Bravo, Director Gen- organisations – Aspire Acad- tournament Almoez Ali said: tova. Grand Slam drought in Paris Her win gave two-time sentative of His Highness the eral at Aspire Academy, said: emy, Aspetar, and Aspire Lo- “We are delighted to be back “I am happy to have won last year. champions France an unassail- Amir, and to everyone in Qa- “I’d like to thank the entire gistics.” at Aspire Academy today. We against such a tough opponent,” They will now face France able 3-0 lead in the tie before tar on this historic occasion.” Aspire family for contribut- Ivan Bravo also paid spe- promise you that the best is said Halep after winning her in April’s semi-finals while the Belgium grabbed a consolation “It is very hard to put into ing to this historic achieve- cial tribute to the national yet to come.” second singles of the weekend. other last-four clash sees Bela- point. 18 Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Sports

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Man United great Scholes appointed manager of Oldham LONDON: Former Manchester United and England midfielder Paul Scholes has been appointed manager of Oldham Athletic, the club announced on Monday. Scholes, 44, is taking on his first managerial role, signing a contract with the club he supported as a boy after spending his entire playing career at Old Trafford. The former Premier League club are languishing in mid-table in League Two, the fourth tier of the English game. “Oldham Athletic are delighted to announce footballing legend Paul Scholes as the new first-team manager on a one-and-a-half-year-deal,” the club said in a statement. “I couldn’t be any happier at the minute,” Scholes told Oldham’s official website. “It’s been a while. Obvi- ously there’s been talk of it when I finished my (playing) career. “It wasn’t something I was quite ready to do and there’s obviously been three or four times over the last six years where it could have happened and I’ve not been quite ready.”

Underperforming Turkey sack coach Lucescu ISTANBUL: The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) announced on Monday the immediate departure of Romanian Mircea Lucescu as coach of the national team, who has overseen a slump since taking up the job in 2017. Under the 73-year-old the ‘Milli Takim’ failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia and were re- cently relegated to third-tier League C in the UEFA Nations League. Current Besiktas boss Senol Gunes is being touted as a likely suc- cessor and the 66-year-old memorably led Turkey to the semi-finals of the 2002 World Cup. Gunes, widely respected by his peers in Manchester United’s midfielder Jesse Lingard (centre) and teammates at a training session at the Carrington Training complex inManchester on Monday. (AFP) Turkey and abroad, is “the first name” on the list of contenders, but the situation can “evolve”, a TFF spokesman told AFP. The TFF said it wanted a fresh start with the 2020 European Championship swinging into view. “An agreement has been reached with national team coach Mircea Lucescu... regarding the termination of his contract” signed in 2017, the TFF said in a statement. Revived Man United

Mourinho rejoins Russian state broadcaster RT for Champions League MOSCOW: Portuguese football coach Jose Mourinho is rejoin- look to take PSG scalp ing Russian state broadcaster RT for coverage of the Champi- ons League, the network said on Monday. The 56-year-old was sacked as Manchester United man- Ten wins out of 11 under coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer have Manchester United purring ager in December and has since done punditry for Qatar-based beIN Sports. Mourinho, who last year helped RT cover the DPA should help but United’s defence World Cup in Russia, is to provide predictions and post-game LONDON will still have to watch out, es- analysis in a biweekly show starting March 7 called “On the pecially for the pace and class of touchline with Jose Mourinho,” the network said in a state- WHEN Manchester United were striker Kylian Mbappe, who won ment. “Covering the World Cup for RT was a great experience,” drawn to play Paris St Germain the World Cup with France last Mourinho was quoted as saying. in the knock-out stages of the July. “I am excited about the opportunity to continue my collabo- Champions League, few people “Mbappe has incredible ration with this fantastic team.” Mourinho, who also managed gave them much of a chance. pace, there is no one who is as a Real Madrid and Chelsea, has won the Champions League Eleven points off the top lightning quick as him,” Solsk- twice as coach of Porto (2004) and Inter Milan (2010). four in the Premier League, Jose jaer admitted. Mourinho’s side were struggling “But still, I have three good domestically, and the might of forwards myself. As well as (Mar- Unwanted records put Sarri in Chelsea’s PSG seemed likely to be a step cus) Rashford, (Anthony) Mar- familiar firing line too far. tial, (Romelu) Lukaku, we have Two months on, a lot has (Alexis) Sánchez and (Jesse) Lin- MANCHESTER: Chelsea are changed, with United flying up gard. They can challenge PSG’s making a nasty habit of break- the league table while PSG will go defence.” Solskjaer will recall ing records for the wrong rea- into Tuesday’s tie at Old Trafford Rashford and defender Victor sons under Maurizio Sarri, with without Neymar and seemingly Lindelof after they were rested time running out for the Italian Edinson Cavani. in the 3-0 win at Fulham at the to avoid becoming the latest When Ole Gunnar Solsk- weekend. coaching casualty at Stamford jaer replaced Mourinho in late United goalkeeper David De Bridge. A 6-0 thrashing at the December, as caretaker man- Paris Saint-Germain’s coach Thomas Tuchel at a press conference at Old Trafford in Manchester on Gea is also likely to have a big hands of Manchester City on ager until the end of the season, Monday, on the eve of the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 match. (AFP) role to play if United are to get Sunday was Chelsea’s heaviest United were way off the Premier past PSG. The Spaniard has been defeat since 1991. Just 11 League top four. League-winning goal in 1999, skjaer told UEFA.com. ing in yourself. If you asked other in outstanding form again this days previously, an embarrassing 4-0 loss at Bournemouth had set Since then, 10 wins in 11 said United would not prepare “We’ve got to rediscover the managers who played against season and believes United are the bar at a new low in the Roman Abramovich era. The Russian games in all competitions have specific tactics for PSG, who can Manchester United way of play- Sir Alex (Ferguson)’s (United) in the kind of form to do some billionaire, who bought the club in 2003, is not renowned for his helped take United into fourth play any number of formations. ing, and I don’t think many teams teams, the pace and the tempo damage. patience with managers once the rot sets in and just eight months spot and though the top three Instead, they will look to play enjoy their nights at Old Trafford going forward was key,” he said. “We have the team to win into a three-year contract, Sarri could soon find himself on the may be too far away for them to like the United sides of old, at- when we’re on song.” Solksjaer “And, of course, the belief, something,” he told Telefoot. Chelsea scrapheap. Even winning league titles was not enough contend, Solskjaer has brought tacking from the off and provid- was part of many a great Europe- the surge, that last 15 to 20 min- “Paul Pogba is fundamental for to save Carlo Ancelotti, Jose Mourinho or Antonio Conte from an enjoyment back into United’s ing a constant threat. an night at Old Trafford and said utes towards the Stretford End us, Anthony Martial is unstop- Abramovich’s firing line and the gulf between Chelsea and football. “We have to look at how we the crowd could also play a role. - it was almost like the ball was pable. We will fight to go to the City on Sunday showed just how far Sarri’s side are from the The Norwegian, a hero as a can improve - that’s the only “It’s about taking the game just sucked into the goal.” The final. But we must first eliminate Premier League’s best right now. The scale of the defeat also player thanks to his Champions thing we can control, really,” Sol- to the opposition, always believ- absence of Neymar and Cavani PSG, after that we’ll see. dropped Chelsea below Arsenal down to sixth on goals scored. However, while the title may be gone, there is still plenty to play for in the remaining months of the season, so do Chelsea stick by keeping faith with the ‘Sarri-ball’ project or twist hoping for the bounce of a new face in charge? Despite a run of six Roma need to show ambition against Porto: Di Francesco defeats in 14 league games, an excellent start to Sarri’s reign means Chelsea are just one point behind a surging Manches- AFP ter United -- who have shown the impact a new manager can ROME make -- in the battle for a top-four finish. ROMA coach Eusebio Di Francesco called on his side to show ambition against Porto in Tuesday’s Champions League QNB STARS LEAGUE last 16, first-leg tie at the Stadio Olimpico to rekindle enthusi- asm after recent knocks. Rayyan host Arabi Roma crashed out of the Coppa Italia with a 7-1 thrash- ing by Fiorentina but are now in the battle of fans unbeaten in their last six Serie A games to sit one point off the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Al Rayyan, under Turk- Champions League berths. DOHA ish coach Bulent Uygun, have “This game is a great chance not made drastic changes to to produce a big performance AS Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco during a press Porto’s Pepe (left) and coach Sergio Conceicao at a press conference. THIS is the contest between the squad during the win- and bring back some enthusi- conference in Rome on Monday. (AFP) two teams with arguably the ter transfer window. Lucca asm,” said Di Francesco. sus Co- tive now. Despite their injuries, their last two games. most loyal and traditional fan Borges, Gonzalo Viera and “There are only two Ital- 2015, and beat Roma 4-1 on ag- rona with top-scorer Moussa they are a compact, organised “Teammates and the coach base in Qatar. No doubt, the Koh Myong-Jin stayed as their ian sides left in the competi- gregate in the 2016-2017 play- Marega injured. side. “It’ll be a physically de- talk about my importance, but highlight match in Week 16 of overseas professionals, while tion, we are proud to be one of offs. Porto are leading their manding game. We need to be perhaps they don’t realise how the QNB Stars League will be a Jonathan Menendez was re- them. We have to aim high.” Roma will be without for- domestic league but recently strong defensively tomorrow. important they’ve been to me big treat for the supporters as placed by Gelmin Javier Rivas. Roma reached the semi-finals ward Patrik Schick who picked crashed out of the Portuguese “It’s vital that we don’t con- in recent years. I want to thank well. The kick-off is at 20:10 at On the other hand, Al last season before falling to Liv- up a muscular problem, but Cup on penalties and have cede, although we can’t allow them for that,” said the 35-year- the Al Sadd Stadium on Thurs- Arabi, who have a new mas- erpool, but have never beaten defender Kostas Manolas has dropped points in successive that desire to compromise our old. day. ter in Heimir Hallgrimsson Porto who have won the com- returned to training although league games. identity and the way we want to Roma’s best run in the com- Al Rayyan are currently from Iceland, aspire to storm petition twice, most recently in goalkeeper Robin Olsen re- “Sergio Conceicao is doing play.” Captain Daniele De Rossi petition was reaching the 1984 fourth in the standings with 27 into the top-four bracket. They 2004 under Jose Mourinho. mains a doubt. a great job,” said Di Francesco. returned from injury to help final before losing on penal- points, while Al Arabi are sixth made their intentions clear by Sergio Conceicao’s side last Porto, meanwhile, will be “He’s given Porto a clear Roma secure a draw against AC ties to Liverpool at the Stadio with 21 points. making a host of signings. reached the quarter-finals in without suspended winger Je- identity, they are more effec- Milan and win over Chievo in Olimpico. Both teams have record- The Dream Team of- ed seven victories each. Al floaded Franco Hurtado and Rayyan drew six matches and Mailson Farias even as Diego lost two to have a goal differ- Jardel stayed. ence of +8 (22 goals for and 14 Al Rayyan and Al Arabi Refugee footballer will not be extradited to Bahrain against), whereas Al Arabi lost respectively have eight and eight games to have a goal dif- seven Qatar League titles to AFP granted refugee status in Aus- the Bahraini government -- a ecutor’s office. “We have been has become a cause celebre in ference of -10 (17 goals for and their credit. BANGKOK tralia after fleeing charges in the move the footballer has pleaded informed that Bahrain wants to the football world, with FIFA 27 against). It is going to be a battle oil-rich kingdom connected to against as he fears torture if re- withdraw the (extradition) re- also urging the Thai premier to Al Rayyan are technically between the fans as much as REFUGEE footballer Hakeem Arab Spring protests. But was turned. quest.... if they don’t want him, intervene. still in the title race. They it is between the players. The al Araibi will not be sent back to stopped in Thailand in Novem- Monday brought a stunning we have no reason to keep him Football Federation Austral- would like to gear up for next Al Sadd Stadium will surely Bahrain after Thailand dropped ber attempting to go on his hon- about-turn from the Bahraini here,” he told AFP. ia (FFA) last week cancelled the week’s Qatar Clasico against witness a battle on and off the extradition proceedings against eymoon. government, which withdrew Chatchom added that the under-23 men’s national team Al Sadd with a victory. The Li- field. The fan factor adds more him on the Gulf State’s request, Since then, he has been the extradition request, said process to release Araibi is un- plans to hold a training camp in ons also have AFC Champions excitement to the encounter as a prosecutor said on Monday. detained in a Bangkok prison Chatchom Akapin, Director- der way. The Australian gov- Thailand ahead of the AFC U23 League engagement coming both sides will be cheered on Araibi, a former Bahraini pending a court ruling over General of the International ernment has repeatedly called Championship qualifiers next up. by die-hard supporters. national youth team player, was the extradition request from Affairs Department at the pros- for Araibi’s return and the case month. Sports Tuesday, February 12, 2019 19 Noor Al Rayyan wins Mares 7 to 10 Years category (Class 8) Kuldeep vaults to career-best No.2 in ICC T20I rankings IANS DUBAI The 24-year-old Indian is now only behind INDIA’S premier wrist spin- ner Kuldeep Yadav rose one Afghanistan leg-spinner place to take a career-best sec- Rashid Khan in the table, ond spot in the ICC mens T20I according to an player rankings after returning International Cricket 2/26 in the final match against Council (ICC) release. New Zealand which the Men in Blue lost by four runs to go down 1-2 in the series. khar Dhawan (up one place The 24-year-old Indian to 11th) have made progress is now only behind Afghani- with some useful knocks in stan leg-spinner Rashid Khan the ICC T20I rankings for in the table, according to an batsmen. International Cricket Council For New Zealand, Kane (ICC) release. Williamson (up one place to Spinners Imad Wasim of 12th), Ross Taylor (up seven Pakistan (up five places to places to 51st) and Tim Seif- fourth position) and Mitch- ert (up 87 places to a career- ell Santner of New Zealand best 83rd) among batsmen (up four places to 10th) have and Tim Southee (up seven also moved up in the latest places to 30th) among bowl- rankings update that includes ers are some notable gainers. two other series which saw In the ICC T20I team South Africa beat Pakistan rankings, South Africa have and Nepal beat the United overtaken Australia and Eng- Arab Emirates by identical land to third place while Ne- 2-1 margins. pal have overtaken the UAE Noor Al Rayyan got the better of Yakoutah Al Shaqab by 3.5 points to win the Mares 7 to 10 Years category (Class 8) at the ninth International Arabian Peninsula Horse Show at Among other Indians, marginally to be in 14th po- Souq Waqif in Doha on Monday. On the second day of the competition, El Alya Stud’s nine-year-old grey mare, bred by Al Rayyan Farm, collected 93.50 points to emerge the winner, left-arm spinner Krunal sition even as they come on while Yakoutah Al Shaqab managed 92.33. Al Jood Al Naif from Al Naif Stud bagged the Mares 4 to 6 Years (Class 7A), beating Mohamed al Kuwari’s Nema Al Waab (92.00) by just Pandya rose 39 places to a to the table within a week of half a point. Al Jood Stud-owned Maraam Al Jood went home with the victory in the Mares 4 to 6 Years (Class 7B). She defeated the challenge of RB Gazalah. Shaman Al Nasser of career-best 58th while open- similarly crossing the thresh- Al Nasser Stud, Afoor Al Rayyan of Al Rayyan Farm and Dukhan Al Rayyan (Al Rayyan Farm) clinched the Yearling Colts (Class 5), Colts 2 years (Class 5) and Colts 3 Years (Class 6), ers Rohit Sharma (up three old of eight matches and gain- respectively. places to seventh) and Shi- ing entry onto the ODI table. England consolidate lead QGA increases in third Test match

square-leg to give Keemo Paul far worth 35 runs. Woods, Ali send immediate success. On Sunday, Wood an- qualifying spots West Indies However the young all- swered West Indian pace with rounder, drafted into the fi- fearsome heat of his own as crashing to nal eleven for this match due the fast bowler claimed his to the suspension of regular first five-wicket innings haul 154 all out captain Jason Holder for a in Tests and put England in slow over-rate offence in the control. AFP previous match, left the field Playing his first match of in Qatar Open GROS ISLET (SAINT LUCIA) on a stretcher shortly after as the series, Wood tore through he appeared to suffer a serious the heart of the home side’s ENGLAND made the most of leg injury chasing a ball to the batting to finish with five for a morning of errors and mis- boundary. 41 as the West Indies, reply- adventures to extend their West Indies did not help ing to England’s first innings second innings to 108 for two their increasingly difficult sit- total of 277, crashed from 57 at lunch on the third day of uation when Shimron Hetmy- without loss in mid-afternoon the third and final Test against er put down a simple chance to 154 all out an hour before the West Indies at the Darren offered by new batsman Joe the close of play. Sammy Stadium in St Lucia on Denly off Shannon Gabriel. A day which saw 16 wick- Monday. On 12 at the time, Denly has ets tumble ended with the After the combination of advanced to 45 at the interval tourists’ opening pair of Rory Mark Wood’s pace and Moe- as he continued to play his Burns and Keaton Jennings en Ali’s spin earned them a shots, stroking six boundaries safely navigating ten overs to healthy first innings advan- in his 68-ball innings so far. be 19 without loss at stumps, tage of 123 runs on an event- He lost the other opening an overall lead of 142 going ful second day, the tourists batsman, Keaton Jennings, into day three as they seek the now have an overall lead of midway through the morning consolation of victory follow- 231 runs with eight wickets when the left-hander attempt- ing heavy defeats in the first in hand going into the after- ed to turn a delivery from Jo- two matches. noon session as they pursue seph to the leg-side and the Wood’s raw speed unset- a consolation victory having ball ricocheted off his body tled the West Indies middle- already surrendered the series onto the stumps to send him order batsmen after Moeen and the Wisden Trophy after back to the pavilion for 23. Ali ended another half-centu- massive defeats in the first Joe Root joined Denly ry opening partnership by ac- two Tests in Barbados and and the pair have continued counting for stand-in captain Antigua. to play positively with the Kraigg Brathwaite and part- Resuming at the overnight England captained, who has ner John Campbell off con- position of 19 without loss, endured a terrible campaign secutive deliveries. England suffered an immedi- with the bat apart from his Ali supported Wood’s hos- ate setback when Rory Burns team’s struggles before this tility at the other end with clipped the first delivery of the match, contributing 18 to a subtle variations to finish with morning to Alzarri Joseph at third-wicket partnership so figures of four for 36.

(From left) Alkalive Sales Director Ramy Essam, InterContinental Doha General Manager Andreas Pfister, QFA General Secretary Fahad Nasser al Naimi, QGA Event Manager Mohammad Faisal al Naimi and Doha Golf Club General Manager Gary McGlinchey after the press conference of the Qatar Open golf in Doha on Monday. (JALAL PATHIYOOR) Mickelson edges Casey to The organisers hope the move will attract more Pro players in the future win Pebble Beach Pro-Am TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ing from all over the world to Simon Khan and Jean-Michel the Qatari talent. “The devel- DOHA play in the Qatar Open and try Hall was third. opment process always takes to have a chance to qualify for American Thomas Stran- some time. We’re benefitting AFP THE Qatar Golf Association the Commercial Bank Qatar demo has had good time in the a lot from series of events that SAN FRANCISCO (QGA) has increased qualifying Masters. event as an amateur and was we host. This has enabled us spots in the Qatar Open Ama- “This will draw more pro- runner-up to Jakub Hrinda, a to claim the silver medal in the PHIL Mickelson captured his teur Golf Championship for the fessional players, add to the Doha-based Slovakian player, Arab Championship last year. 50th career worldwide title Commercial Bank Qatar Mas- depth in the event and offer a in 2015. There are four Pro We also did well in the junior on Monday, finishing off the ters in a bid to make it more at- good opportunity for the ama- players from Doha among 23 Arab level events and won the last two holes of his darkness- tractive and competitive. teur to hone their game. Since who would be competing for team silver medal. halted final round to win the The tournament will start there will be three spots for three precious Qatar Masters “Our golfers are playing US PGA Pebble Beach Pro-Am at the Doha Golf Club course the professionals as well, we’ll and competing well in the tournament. from February 14 and run hopefully be able to get big- Asian Games, Asian Champi- The 48-year-old American through to February 16. As ger and better response from “We’re happy to announce onships and World Champi- closed with a six-foot birdie putt many as 100 players, includ- them,” he added. that we’ve increased the onships. Regular exposure in at the par-5 18th hole to com- ing 23 Pro golfers, have sent in As far as the Qatari players number of qualifying strong events will surely help plete a bogey-free final round their entries. are concerned, they will also spots. Already a lot of the Qatari players raise their of seven-under par 65 and con- The three-day Stroke Play have one extra spot compared level,” he added. clude 72 holes on 19-under 268, event used to advance the win- to two till now. He said, “Saleh players are coming from Also present in the press defeating England’s Paul Casey Phil Mickelson poses with the winner’s trophy of the AT&T Pebble ner in both the amateur and al Kaabi and Ali al Shahrani all over the world to play conference were Doha Golf by three strokes. Beach Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California Pro categories besides two best have been qualifying for the in the Qatar Open and try Club General Manager Gary Casey, who also birdied 18 on Sunday. (AFP) Qatari finishers till the last Commercial Bank Qatar Mas- to have a chance to quali- McGlinchey, Andreas Pfister, to finish a last-round 71, and year. But the QGA has added ters for some time. Now we fy for the Commercial InterContinental Doha Gener- Mickelson were the only play- “It has been a special week Mickelson had not won on two more automatic berths in have Jeham al Kuwari, who is Bank Qatar Masters,” said al Manager, and Ramy Essam, ers stopped by darkness in Sun- for me,” Mickelson said. “This US soil since the 2013 Phoenix the Pro class, raising the maxi- young and talented. We wish Fahad Nasser al Naimi. Sales Director of Alkalive. day’s hail-delayed final round, is a special place for me. Every Open. mum number of qualifiers to to promote him. As a result, Pfister said: “Intercontinen- Mickelson with two holes re- time I come here I have special Five-time major champion seven now. we have now three qualifying tal Doha has been supporting maining and a three-stroke feelings.” Mickelson will try to complete During a press conference spots for the Qatari players,” he spots. the community sports activi- edge over Casey, who resumed It’s the course where his a career Grand Slam at Pebble at the Doha Golf Club on Mon- explained. Also among the profession- ties actively and we are proud by making a three-foot par putt grandfather worked as a cad- Beach in June at the US Open, day, QFA General Secretary The 2017 Qatar Open run- al players is Craig Lawrie, son to back the Qatar Open once at 16. die and where he began his pro an event where he has finished Fahad Nasser al Naimi said ner-up Kaabi, Shahrani and of former Major champion and again.” It was the fifth career PGA career. second a record six times, most that the new step would be very Kuwari will lead the 10-mem- two-time Commercial Bank QGA General Secretary Fa- victory at Pebble Beach for Mickelson claimed his 44th recently in 2013. helpful for the popularity of the ber Qatari team challenge in Qatar Masters winner Paul had Nasser al Naimi thanked Mickelson, who matched the US PGA Tour title and has also Scott Stallings, the Ameri- event. the tournament. Lawrie. sponsors Qatar Olympic Com- all-time record set by fellow won three European Tour ti- can who held the clubhouse “We’re happy to announce Last year, Joshua White QGA Event Manager Mo- mittee, InterContinental Doha, American Mark O’Meara. He tles, the 2004 Grand Slam of lead at nightfall Sunday on that we’ve increased the num- of England had topped the hammed Faisal al Naimi said Doha Golf Club, Royal Air Ma- also became the oldest-ever Golf and 2004 Skins Game and 15-under, was on hand in case ber of qualifying spots. Al- Pro category, beating former the Qatar Open is playing a roc and Alkalive for their back- PGA winner at the famed Cali- a 1993 Challenge Tour event in he might be involved in a play- ready a lot of players are com- double European Tour winner good role in development of ing to the event. fornia coastal layout. Paris. off but settled for third. 20 Tuesday, February 12, 2019 The Last Word Amir honours winners of State awards The awardees were recognised for their contributions to the fields of sciences, arts and literature QNA DOHA

THE Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani honoured the winners of Qatar’s State awards in sciences, arts and literature. Those who were honoured in- cluded Dr Abdulaziz bin Abdul- lah Turki al Subaie in the field of education, Mohammed Jassim al Khulaifi in the field of museums and archaeology, Dr Saif Saeed Saif al Suwaidi for economics, Dr Yousif Mohammed Yousif al Obaidan for political science, Dr Hamad Abdulrahman al Saad al Kuwari and Mohanna Rashid al Asiri al Maadeed for earth and environmental sciences, Dr Huda Mohammed Abdullatif al Nuaimi for allied medical sci- ences and nursing, Dr Asma Ali Jassim al Thani for allied medi- cal sciences and nursing, Salman Ibrahim Sulaiman al Malik for the art of caricature, and Ab- dulaziz Ibrahim al Mahmoud for novel. HH the Amir commended the winners’ efforts, distinguished performance and appreciable role in their works, wishing them all success in rendering service to their homeland. On their part, the awardees expressed their thanks to HH the Amir for the honour describing it as a source of pride for them. Famous French street artist Al Shaqab tour a highlight for eyes more projects in Qatar ‘Queen Mary 2’ passengers TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA AILYN AGONIA colours he used on the vin- DOHA tage car is inspired by the AN organised tour of Al energy and booming city Shaqab, member of Qatar FRENCH painter and graffiti of Doha. He said, “From a Foundation, is nothing short of artist Cyril Kongo is all praise young age, I am known as a a remarkable experience. Visi- for the vibrant art scene of graffiti artist. I started with tors to the centre of equestrian Qatar and expressed his in- painting furniture, cars, excellence have the opportuni- tent to be a part of the city and truck, among others. After ty for close contact with some the people through his works. that I ventured into a differ- of the finest of Arabian horses The world-renowned ur- ent medium. When Pallas and world champion stallions ban artist was in Doha for the Arts invited me to paint a – all within a venue that has launch of Pallas Arts, a new vintage car, I agreed imme- state-of-the-art facilities. initiative aimed at contribut- diately, because I wanted to It is not surprising, there- ing to the thriving art scene in express something really col- fore, that the main highlight Qatar. ourful for Qatar.” for luxury cruise ship Queen Speaking to the local me- Commenting on the rel- Mary 2 was a visit to Al Shaqab. dia on the sidelines of the of- evance of street art in the Passengers, who hailed from Al Shaqab visitors have the opportunity for close contact with some of the ficial launch of Pallas Arts in development of a country’s several countries, were dazzled finest of Arabian horses and world champion stallions. (SOURCE: WEB) Mondrian Doha on Sunday, art landscape, Kongo said by the stunning facilities and Kongo said he is glad to be this form of art captures the its elegant occupants. from Ireland. unanimous, “If I were a horse, working on his first project in energy of a city. He said, “In Taking in the beauty of the The Equine Exercise Cent- I would like to live here.” Qatar through the new initia- my case, I use a lot of col- Arabian horses resting within er offered the passengers of the Al Shaqab is in the midst tive. His exclusive art project ours, that’s why people call the magnificent Emiri Stable, Queen Mary 2 another truly of preparing to host the open- for the launching event was me Colourful. Colour means Hans Kruse, from Germany, unique spectacle. Their visit ing leg of the Longines Global a custom-painted 1983 Rolls life and I want to share life said: “I am very impressed seemed to coincide perfectly Champions Tour from Febru- Royce Silver Spur. It will be and the message of peace and with the facilities and the with the workout time of some ary 28 to March 2, followed auctioned by Pallas Arts with energy through my works. As horses. The indoor and out- of the horses. by its signature event, CHI AL proceeds going to charitable an artist, I think it is a spir- door arenas are beautiful too. “This place is absolutely SHAQAB 2019 from March 7 causes. itual way to play with colours I would say this is a wonder- amazing and beyond all ex- to 9, and visitors to the venue “This is my second time and shapes and share with ful place. This is the best place pectations. The magnificent can look forward to a true in Qatar. The first time was people.” in the world for equestrian horses and the amazing facili- equestrian experience. Among during the Art for Tomorrow Kongo’s first graffiti dates sports. Germany is relatively ties are absolutely beautiful. I them will be the passengers event by the New York Times back to 1989. Among his nota- strong in horse riding, but the will be taking back many won- of AIDAprima, another cruise that was hosted here. But the ble works include the 37 me- Renowned French painter and graffiti artist Cyril Kongo with a 1983 facilities there cannot be com- derful memories,” remarked ship, which will be docking in vintage car I painted for the tres wide and 2.5 metres high Rolls Royce Silver Spur car custom-painted by him. pared with what you see here.” Gloria Sharp from Canada, Doha on March 7. The com- launch of Pallas Arts is my fresco for AXA and Galerie Kruse’s fellow passengers watching a stallion swim in bination of seeing world-class first project in the country Matignon in Paris, France in luxury French brand Hermes He also worked alongside the seemed to concur. “This is an his purpose-built pool, while athletes and horses in action and I hope it is not the last. 2014. He is also known for in 2011. Part of the proceeds Research and Development extremely clean, fantastic fa- another horse completed his and taking part in fun-filled I want to be a part of the city his collaboration with pres- from the scarves went to Ko- Team of Richard Mille for a cility – way above anything session on the treadmill. activities will no doubt leave and the people,” he said. tige brands. He was com- smopolis, an organisation watch and with French crystal you get to see anywhere in The overall verdict from them with a lifetime of memo- According to Kongo, the missioned for a silk scarf by that supports young artists. company Daum. the world,” said Andrew Shaw the visitors seemed to be ries from their trip to Qatar.

Curtain comes down on Halal Qatar fest

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK as part of the festival. Besides filled its main aim of raising Besides, beauty contests DOHA it attracted a large number of awareness among the young for sheep and goat (Al Miz- school children who enjoyed generation of their national ayen) were organised and win- THE 8th edition of the Halal competitions centred on live- heritage,” Sulaiti said. ners were awarded with prizes. Qatar Festival concluded on stock breeding. Several elite breeds of Breeders said the festival Monday at the Cultural Village Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al sheep and goats were sold in was successful in attracting Foundation – Katara – after Sulaiti, general manager of the daily auctions which at- local youngsters into the good attracting a large number of Katara, praised all those who tracted bidders and breeders hobby of breeding which also families, children, animal lov- contributed to the great suc- from Qatar and neighbour- helps preserve the national ers and breeders. cess of the festival. ing countries. The auction heritage of Qatar. The festival also witnessed “We at Katara are so marked its largest transaction Meanwhile, the Mahaseel visits of ambassadors and dig- proud of what we have by selling a unique sheep of festival being organised by Ka- nitaries to enjoy the different achieved with the festival. Syrian breed for a total sum of tara will continue at the same cultural activities organised The Halal Qatar Festival ful- QR250,000. venue until the end of March.