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Prime Minister takes Part in GCC summit GCC summit calls for unity QNA Riyadh

Commissioned by the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, Prime Minister and Minis- ter of Interior HE Sheikh Abdul- lah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani participated in the 40th GCC Su- preme Council at the Diriyah Pal- ace in Riyadh on Tuesday. The PM attended a luncheon banquet held by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Sal- man bin Abdulaziz al Saud for their highnesses, excellencies, and heads of delegations of Gulf coun- Qatar, Malaysia set tries participating in the GCC Su- preme Council. to establish Joint Earlier, the PM was welcomed upon arrival at the airbase airport Supreme Committee by King Salman, HRH Governor of Riyadh Province Prince Faisal The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz al Saud, Thani will meet Prime Minister of Malaysia Minister of State and member of Dr Mahathir Mohamed at Amiri Diwan on the Council of Ministers HE Dr Thursday. The Amir and the Malaysian Prime Musaad bin Mohammed al Aiban, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani with GCC leaders at the 40th Gulf Cooperation Council Supreme Coun- Minister will discuss bilateral cooperation. and Secretary-General of the Gulf cil in Riyadh on Tuesday. See also Page 16 They will also witness the signing of a Mem- Cooperation Council HE Abdul- orandum of Understanding on establishing latif Rashid al Zayani. principle of integrated and equal plaining that these measures con- deavors and sincere efforts ex- organisation and efforts exerted to a Joint Supreme Committee between Qatar The GCC summit concluded collective security principle. firmed the GCC states keenness erted by the Amir of Kuwait HH make this championship a success. and Malaysia, in addition to discussing with the call for achieving coor- The statement underscored on stabilising oil markets and the Sheikh Sabah al Ahmad al Jaber The GCC leaders underlined regional and international issues of mutual dination, integration and interde- that the security of the GCC recovery of the global economy by al Sabah to bridge the rift that has the keenness to preserve the interest. (QNA) pendence among the GCC coun- states is an indivisible unit, in- preserving the interests of produc- marred the relations between the strength and cohesion of the GCC tries in all fields to attain unity. dicating that any aggression ing and consuming countries. member states, and expressed its and the unity of the ranks among The finalstatement under- against a GCC member state is an It underlined that the chal- support for these efforts and the its members, and to maintain this lined that the GCC countries aggression on all members. lenges facing the region empha- importance of continuing them region as an oasis of stability, se- In touch with global bodies on stand united in the face of the It noted the measures under- sise the paramount importance within the framework of the unit- curity, economic prosperity and attacks which Saudi Arabia was taken by the GCC countries as a of strengthening the mechanisms ed GCC house. social peace. pharmaceuticals containing subjected to during the year, result of the navigational attacks of cooperation between the GCC The council praised the suc- The statement also called for Metformin: MoPH (PG 2) which embodies the defence in the Gulf countries and the oil states in all areas. cess of the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup achieving financial and monetary policy of the GCC based on the installations in Saudi Arabia, ex- The council praised the en- hosted by Qatar, and the distinct unity by 2025. All Doha Metro lines Qatar to maintain stockpile of 22 essential items for six months become operational Satyendra Pathak 22 items have been classified porters, retailers, and other Doha as essential items by the gov- players. We are in contact Mahmoud elected ernment especially after the with all of them and trying Doha Metro launches preview Doha Metro introduces four Qatar’s government is blockade was imposed on the to evolve a strategy where all service for Green Line new stations on Red Line GOPAC board chair working in partnership with country two and a half years of them make a profit while The Global Organization of the country’s private sector ago. The government wants to maintaining the stock. We are Tribune News Network Parliamentarians Against to maintain a stockpile of 22 partner with all private play- also in talks with the govern- Doha Corruption on Tuesday essential food and non-food ers in the food sector to ensure ment to build public-private chose Speaker of Shura items for 3 million people for that there is a stock of all these partnership to ensure the ef- Qatar Railways Compa- Council HE Ahmed bin Ab- six months, Qatar Chamber main items for six months on fectiveness and efficiency of ny (Qatar Rail) on Tuesday dullah bin Zaid al Mahmoud Board of Director and Head any given day.” strategic storage of foodstuffs launched the preview service as its board chair from of Food Security and Environ- As the representative body and commodities which is for Doha Metro’s Green Line 2019 to 2021, in a unani- ment Committee Mohamed of the private sector in Qatar, one of the key pillars of the and introduced four new sta- mous vote that took place bin Ahmed al Obaidli said on he said, Qatar Chamber is in country’s national strategy tions on the Red Line. With on the sidelines of its 7th Tuesday. the process of identifying main for food security,” he said. the opening of the Green Line, conference that took place Talking to Qatar Tribune private firms in the food sector Obaidli said the govern- all the lines of the Doha Metro in Doha. page 16 on the sidelines of a seminar to meet this goal either from ment is also working in close have now become operational. entitled ‘Role of Qatari Private local production or by import- cooperation with the private The Green Line, which Sector in strategic Storage’ ing from other countries. sector to diversify the sourc- runs from Al Mansoura in the at the headquarters of Qatar “Strategic stock of such es of imports of food prod- east to Al Riffa in the west, All preparations Chamber, Obaidli said, “These items involves exporters, im- ucts. page 9 has 11 stations including The White Palace, Hamad Hospi- to secure FIFA tal, Al Messila, Al Rayyan Al Doha Metro’s Al Mansoura station. Qadeem, Al Shaqab, Qatar Na- Club World Cup tional Library, and Education tural attractions and lifestyle arriving in Qatar, offering fast Police College lines up activities for City, as well as the opening of destinations across the city.” and frequent services from the complete: SC the Green line interchanges at The Green Line preview airport to the major cultural, All preparations to secure Msheireb and Al Bidda. service hours remain the same tourist and business districts the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar National Day celebrations Eng Jassim al Ansari, as the Red and Gold Lines: of Doha, meaning it’s now Qatar 2019, which will kick he Police College has announced a slew of Green Line Project Director at 6 am to 11pm (Saturdays to easier than ever for visitors to off in Doha on Wednesday Tactivities for the Qatar National Day (QND) Qatar Rail, said: “The launch Thursdays) and 2 pm to 11 pm explore everything the city has and continue until December celebrations. At a press conference on Tues- of the Green Line preview ser- on Fridays, with trains operat- to offer. 21, have been completed, day, Major Fahd Saeed al Subaie, Director of vice is expected to significantly ing every five minutes. Interchanges are available the Security Committee of the College’s Training Department, said the increase the number of cus- Additionally, four new between the Green and Red the Supreme Committee for participation in this precious day comes as tomers using the metro. It acts Red Line stations, including Lines at Al Bidda station, and Delivery and Legacy (SC) has a fulfillment of the vision of the National Day, as an east and west connection Hamad International Airport, the Red, Green and Gold Lines confirmed. Security Com- and as an expression of loyalty, solidarity, unity for Doha, and will serve new Katara, Qatar University, and at Msheireb station. All jour- mander of the 2019 FIFA and pride in national identity. residential areas and destina- Lusail, opened bringing the neys, including those requir- Club World Cup Lt Col Khalifa He said the Police College would take part tions including Hamad Medi- total number of stations open ing an interchange will cost Shaheen al Dosari under- in the military parade to be held on December Head of Sports Training Dept, said activities at cal Corporation, Qatar Foun- across the network to 36. QR2 in standard and family lined that all units of the 18. It will also actively participate in the activi- Darb Al Saai will include programmes intended dation, Qatar National Library The opening of the station class carriages and QR10 in Security Committee are fully ties at Darb Al Saai ground from December 12 for children from 4 to 12 years such as infantry and the Mall of Qatar, further at Hamad International Air- Goldclub carriage. prepared for the champion- to December 20. field, self-defence, sports barriers, field barriers, facilitating the movement of port enables a seamless “Plane ship. (QNA) page 13 For his part, Captain Rashid Ali al Tamimi, lasers and combat missions. (TNN) people to more locations, cul- to Train” experience for those Continued on page 2  02 Wednesday, December 11, 2019

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Qatar renews resolve MoPH in constant touch with int’l regulatory bodies on ‘Metformin’ QNA which is used in the treat- ‘metformin’ from public tain the impurity substance pean countries or the US. to use sport to promote Doha ment of diabetes. and private sector medicine (NDMA), knowing that this The ministry recom- The ministry seeks to shops to carry out its analy- substance is present in na- mended that patients who dialogue, reconciliation THE Ministry of Public verify that it does not con- sis in its drug control labo- ture as food and drinking use these medicines should Health has announced that tain NDMA which may be ratories. water, but in a lower pro- continue to use them as the QNA letics Championships in Oc- it is in continuous contact carcinogenic when present The US Food and Drug portion which makes it safe. risk of stopping the use of New York tober with the participation of with international regula- in the pharmaceuticals at Administration (FDA) and In this context, the Min- diabetes treatment greatly 2000 athletes from 209 coun- tory bodies to follow up on high levels. the European Medicines istry of Public Health indi- exceeds the potential effects THE State of Qatar has renewed tries, in addition to hosting developments regarding The ministry said in a Agency (EMA) have re- cated in its statement that of low levels of impurity its commitment to use sports as the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup re- the safety of pharmaceuti- statement on Tuesday that ported that all products the majority of the prepara- (NDMA) and keep monitor- an instrument for promoting cently. Qatar will also host the cals containing metformin it has collected samples of traded in the US and Euro- tions containing metformin ing their health with health peace, dialogue and reconcilia- 2019 FIFA Club World Cup”, known as ‘glucophage’, all medicines containing pean countries do not con- in Qatar come from Euro- care providers. tion, stressing that sports is re- he added. ceiving special attention and Kuwari added that Qatar is has the ability to bring about putting in every effort to make positive social change. the 2022 FIFA World Cup a This came in a statement historic tournament, which by the Second Secretary at will leave a legacy for Qatar, the Permanent Delegation of the region and the world. He QFSW, UNICEF sign agreement Qatar to the United Nations praised the role played by the Ahmed bin Saifal Kuwari at Supreme Committee and Qatar the United Nations General Olympic Committee in this re- Assembly during a session on gard though their programmes to strengthen common interests resolution entitled ‘Building to empower Arab youth. He a Peaceful and Better World added that Qatar, as the host Through Sport and the Olym- of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, The MoU will facilitate both parties’ commitments for developing and advancing the rights of children and their families pic Ideal.’ is seeking to make the cham- Kuwari said: “In order to pionship eco-friendly and the Tribune News Network velopment Goals and improv- tection, development and achieve Qatar National Vision first carbon-neutral through Doha ing the rights of vulnerable participation. 2030, the country has invested the use of solar energy, cooling people.” QFSW works to support, in building and developing and lighting technology. Qatar Foundation for Social She added, “The occasion strengthen and promote the sporting facilities and infra- He said that Qatar seeks Work (QFSW) and the Unit- of today’s MoU signing is fit- civil society organisations structure in accordance with through the Group of Friends ed Nations Children’s Fund ting as we come together with working under its umbrella, international standards, which of Sport for Development, (UNICEF) signed a memoran- local and international partners developing and activating has enabled it to host major which it co-chairs with the dum of understanding (MoU) to address the issues and chal- their role in society, and de- sport events with great suc- Principality of Monaco, to en- at the Doha International lenges faced by people with dis- veloping strategies, policies cess.” hance cooperation at the inter- Conference on Disability and abilities worldwide. and programmes that con- He pointed out that Qa- national level to highlight the Development. The UNICEF delegation has tribute to their advancement tar has hosted 2006 Asian important role that sport can The MoU aims to strength- visited both QFSW’s the Protec- in order to achieve the goals Games, Doha 2015 IPC Athlet- play in stimulating sustainable en the bonds of cooperation tion and Social Rehabilitation for which they were estab- ics World Championships and development and peace, espe- between the two organisations Centre (AMAN) and Dreama, lished. other world championships, cially by encouraging tolerance in order to achieve their com- the Orphan Care Centre, and The civil society organi- the last of which was the host- and respect and empowering mon objectives. applauded their efforts in the sations working under the ing of 2019 IAAF World Ath- societies. The MoU provides a advancement of children’s umbrella of QFSW represent framework of cooperation rights. This agreement rein- different branches of social between the parties to facili- forces Qatar’s unwavering com- work, including awareness tate work in areas of common mitment to the advancement of raising and encouraging vol- MoCI recalls Toyota Avalon 2020 model concern, including their com- Amal Abdullatif al Mannai, CEO of QFSW with a UNICEF delegate at human and social development unteerism, family cohesion, mitments to development and the DICDD forum in Doha on Monday. in Qatar and around the world.” people with disabilities, re- The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in coopera- advancement of the rights of Guided by the Convention ducing domestic violence, tion with Abdullah Abdulghani& Bros Co, the dealer of Toyota in children and their families to portance of the agreement, promote positive change on on the Rights of the Child, women’s empowerment, em- Qatar, has announced the recall of Toyota Avalon model of 2020 help achieve the Sustainable Amal Abdullatif al Mannai, development issues. Today’s UNICEF works with govern- powering and building youth due to faulty Electronic Control Unit programming. Development Goals, taking CEO of QFSW, said: “Qatar agreement further strength- ments, civil society organi- capacities, supporting the el- The ministry said the recall campaign comes within the into account national priori- Foundation for Social Work ens this partnership and sations and other partners derly, and rehabilitation, pre- framework of its efforts to protect consumers and ensure that ties and development plans. and UNICEF have, for many formalises our joint commit- worldwide to advance chil- vention and protection from car dealers follow up on vehicle defects and repairs. Highlighting the im- years, worked together to ment to the Sustainable De- dren’s rights to survival, pro- social risks.

QICDRC gains Associate Metrolink, Qatar Rail’s feeder bus service, Membership of ICCE will also see new routes being added soon Tribune News Network ate Membership status in the Doha world’s leading court quality Continued from page 1  through open spaces that Stations are equipped with management system. This is mimic traditional Bedouin security cameras and a first In a momentous step for Qa- an important testament to the Metrolink services act as a tents. The station interior aid room to ensure the safety tar’s justice system, the Qa- QICDRC’s continuous com- seamless facilitator for cus- spaces and floors subtly sig- and security for all custom- tar International Court and mitment to improve the ad- tomers getting to and from nify the colour of each line. ers. Dispute Resolution Centre ministration of justice. From metro stations and their sur- Doha Metro stations are Travel cards can be pur- (QICDRC) has achieved Asso- the outset of our court excel- rounding areas. Metro cus- accessible and air-condi- chased at metro stations. ciate Membership of the Inter- lence journey, we have set out tomers can view available tioned. Each one contains Pre-loaded Standard Travel national Consortium for Court to fulfil our role as a credible metrolink routes by down- customer information and cards can be purchased from Excellence (ICCE). justice system to help attract loading the Doha Metro mo- Gold Club centre, separate licensed retailers including Qatar’s position as a hub direct foreign investment to bile app or by visiting the male and female prayer ar- Al Meera, LuLu, Carrefour, for international commerce Qatar.” website. eas, and restrooms. Live ser- Jumbo Electronics, and Fam- relies on a trustworthy judicial Commenting on the mem- Doha Metro stations car- vice updates and information ily Food Centre. Gold club system, further bolstered by bership, Executive Commit- ry Doha Metro’s distinct ar- is displayed on monitors in travel cards are available the QICDRC’s adoption of the tee of the International Con- chitectural identity, ‘Vaulted all stations, and informa- from dedicated Gold Club International Framework for sortium for Court Excellence Spaces’, the network’s con- tion on last train schedule trances. on hand across all stations to offices at all Metro stations. Court Excellence (IFCE). said, “The Executive Commit- temporary design imprint, and Metrolink services can Knowlegable and friendly assist people for enquiries or Legtaifiya station on theR ed The IFCE is a comprehen- tee of the International Con- reflecting regional heritage be found at the stations’ en- Customer Service agents are questions about the network. Line will launch in 2020. sive resource for assessing a sortium for Court Excellence court’s performance against is pleased to welcome the Qa- seven areas of court excellence tar International Court and which are as follows: court Dispute Resolution Centre as leadership and management, an Associate Member of the Indian singer to be honoured for his mastery over ‘mappila’ songs court planning and policies, Consortium. We look forward court resources, court pro- to working with the QICDRC Tribune News Network said, noting that the musician ceedings and processes, client in our shared endeavour to- Doha has played a key role in taking needs and satisfaction, af- wards achieving excellence in the mappilappattu genre closer fordable and accessible court courts.” KANNUR Shareef, an Indian to people. services and public trust and The IFCE was developed singer based in Kerala, who The concert, Manjanipoon- confidence. by groups and organisations is popular for his exuberant ilavu, in which the award will Courts and tribunals that from Europe, Asia, Australia renditions of ‘mappila’ songs, be handed over, will be led by demonstrate a commitment and the United States. The will receive the first memo- music director M Jayachan- to the values and standards founding members and sig- rial award named after map- dran and features singers in- set out in the IFCE are rec- natories who represent the pila song legend late Eranholi cluding Karthik, Shweta Mo- ognised by membership en- ICCE include the Australasian Moosa. He will be honoured han, Jyotsna Radhakrishnan try. Since August 2018, the Institute of Judicial Adminis- at a concert featuring celebrat- and Vijay Yesudas. The five- QICDRC has taken steps to tration (AIJA), the Federal ed south Indian musicians in winner by a panel of jury com- contributions to the mappila to handle all Indian music gen- hour ticketed show will start at deliver scalable and sustain- Judicial Center of the United Doha on Thursday. prising former Indian parlia- song genre, which has been res with ease and through his the Al Arabi Volleyball Indoor able change for a holistic States, the National Center The annual award has been mentarian and mappila song popularised by the Muslim com- renditions has introduced sev- Court at 7pm, with tickets re- improvement to the quality for State Courts (NCSC), and instituted by a group of long- critic TK Hamza, mappila song munity in north Kerala. eral traditional songs and sing- tailing at QR40, QR60 and of court services, reflecting a the State Courts of Singapore. term expatriate Keralites in Qa- lyricist OM Karuvarakundu, The jury noted that Shareef ers who originally sang them, to QR100. national commitment to eco- The European Commis- tar to encourage art and culture mappila song researcher and has been an active presence in the new generation. The Manjanipoonilavu nomic development and glob- sion for the Efficiency of under the banner of Friends of critic Faisal Elattil, singer VT the media and concerts held in Shareef has been instru- event will also honour M Jay- al standards of excellence. Justice (CEPEJ), Spring Sin- Rhythm and Mercy (FORM Qa- Murali and poet Alamcode India and abroad for the past 25 mental in elevating the position achandran, who has completed Faisal al-Sahouti, gapore and The World Bank tar). Leelakrishnan. years. of ‘mappilappattu’ in the Ma- 25 years in the Malayalam film QICDRC CEO, said: “We are provided further assistance in Shareef was picked as the The jury hailed Shareef’s According to them, he is able layalam music stream, the jury music industry. pleased to achieve Associ- developing the framework. Nation Wedenesday, December 11, 2019 03 Over 400 orthopaedic specialists to gather in QU set to award honorary degree Doha for first Qatar Arthroplasty Conference to Malaysian PM importance, both pre- and post-surgery. The conference will be Arthroplasty is a highly specialised Tribune News Network held in February, 2020 field within orthopaedics and there are Doha approximately 300 cases of hip and Tribune News Network knee reconstructions performed in Qa- MALAYSIAN Prime Min- Doha tar each year. ister Dr Mahathir bin Mo- “The specialty areas of knee and hamad will visit Qatar MORE than 400 orthopaedic specialists hip replacement are becoming more University (QU) on Friday, will gather in Doha from February 7 to common in Qatar. Numerous condi- December 13, during his 9, 2020, for the first Qatar Arthroplasty tions may result in the need for these historical trip to Qatar. Conference (QACON 2020). procedures - for example, various types Dr Mahathir will deliver The three-day conference being or- of arthritis may affect the joints. Osteo- a speech on the strong and ganised by Hamad General Hospital’s Arthroplasty is a surgical procedure to arthritis, or degenerative joint disease strategic bilateral relations Orthopedic Surgery Department, in col- Dr. Mohamed al Ateeq al Dosari restore the function of a joint. which results in a loss of the cartilage between Qatar and Malay- Dr Mahathir Mohamad laboration with Hamad Medical Corpo- or cushion in a joint, is the most com- sia and will hold a dialogue ration’s Medical Education Department Center and QACON 2020 chairman opportunities. It is one of the ultimate mon reason for arthroplasty. Other with the guests. During the lecture, which and the Bone and Joint Center, will fo- said the conference will allow attend- goals of the department and is part of causes include deformity and dyspla- Dr Mahathir will be will be held at Ibn Khaldun cus on adult hip and knee reconstruc- ees to learn from some of the world’s our long-term strategy to help expand sia,” Dr Ateeq added. welcomed by QU Presi- Hall, Dr Derham will award tion and is expected to attract attendees best arthroplasty experts. the knowledge base and surgical skills of “There are many new techniques dent Dr Hassan bin Rashid an honorary doctorate to the from around the world. “This First Qatar Arthroplasty our staff,” said Dr Ateeq. and treatments available for patients al Derham along with a Malaysian prime minister. Arthroplasty is a surgical proce- Conference has already attracted well- The conference features video pres- with these conditions. The type of pro- number of members of This will mark the second dure to restore the function of a joint. A known speakers from the United States, entations and hands-on practice ses- cedure that is chosen will depend on the Board of Trustees, honorary doctorate awarded joint can be restored by resurfacing the United Kingdom, Europe and India. We sions and workshops. Attendees will whether the patient meets the stringent vice-presidents, deans of by Qatar University after bones. An artificial joint, called prosthe- are excited to bring these international have the opportunity to learn the latest selection criteria for the various types of faculties, students, faculty President of Turkey Recep sis may be used. experts to Qatar for this event. During techniques from international faculty procedures, as well as the location of the members, and members of Tayyip Erdoğan in Decem- Dr Mohamed al Ateeq al Dosari, this conference, we hope to illustrate our and the conference will also include a joint damage, its severity and the joint the general community. ber, 2015. director of HMC’s Bone and Joint commitment to developing educational full day focused on physiotherapy and its condition,” he concluded.

New challenge at ‘Qatar’s Strongest Man’ contest Public Prosecution steps up training to fight The eight finalists will go must lift the axle from the floor to Event to take place at through five challenges; the first overhead. money laundering and terrorism financing Aspire Park on Friday, challenge is Conan’s Wheel in Aspire Zone has successfully QNA which contestants must lift and transformed the championship Doha December 13, from 4pm carry a 180kg bar on a rotating into an exciting competitions platform. The second challenge is popular in Qatar’s sports-loving The Public Prosecution, represent- Tribune News Network Sand Bag Lifting: Contestants take society. ed by the Institute of Criminal Stud- Doha sand bags off a box and place them On the day of the competition, ies and the Department of Inter- on high stands. AZF will also organise a series of national Cooperation, organised a Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) The third challenge is Giant accompanying community activi- programme to improve capabilities has finalised preparations for the Wheel Tyre Flipping: Athletes ties for all the family to enjoy the in combating money laundering, in- 7th edition of Qatar’s Strongest must flip a 120kg tyre down a event. There will be a fan zone with vestigating terrorism financing and Man scheduled to take place at As- 25-metre course. The forth chal- functions and sports activities for international sanctions. pire Park on Friday, December 13, lenge is Truck Pulling: Athletes kids, in addition to food and bev- Employees of the Qatar Central 2019 from 4pm. must pull a 6-tonne truck for 25 erage. Bank, Ministry of Interior, Nation- From 19 participants, only metres. This year’s edition is sponsored al Counter Terrorism Committee, The programme aims to de- terrorism financing, in addition to eight of the strongest entrants who This edition stands out be- by Ooredoo Qatar, Aspire Active, General Authority of Customs, the velop the employees’ capabilities improving their knowledge in work- successfully completed the physi- cause of the new challenge, Axle Jaidah Group - Heavy Equipment, Supreme Judiciary Council and the of the Public Prosecution and law ing mechanisms and the obligations cal challenges will proceed to the Press: This is a distant cousin of an Megapolis Entertainment Center, Financial Information Unit partici- enforcement agencies in Qatar in imposed by the International Sanc- actual competition. Olympic lift in which contestant Trampo, Red Bull and Corona café. pated in the three-day training. combating money laundering and tions List.

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*Passengers must ensure all travel documents are available during check-in. 04 Wednesday, December 11, 2019 Nation Aster Medical Centre introduces OPD Dohatna introduces ‘Samsung consultancy facility in plastic surgery Travel Companion’ programme Tribune News Network cosmetic surgery and plastic Doha The treatment will be surgery are very expensive and available at Aster’s it takes long period for cure Ali Bin Ali Holding’s Dohatna Innova- completely. But nowadays with tive Distribution, the official partner Al Hilal branch the support of latest technology of Samsung Electronics, on Tuesday and equipment these are also launched the ‘Samsung Travel Com- Tribune News Network same as other surgeries,”said panion’ programme. Doha Dr Krishnakumar during a press Exclusive for travellers with Galaxy conference. smartphones, the programme will be ASTER Medical Centre, a division Talking on the initiative, Sa- live at the Qatar Duty Free Samsung of Aster DM Healthcare, one of meer PT, chief operating officer Brand Shop located at the departure the largest private healthcare net- at Aster MIMS Calicut, said: “We terminal within Hamad International works in Qatar, has expanded its are extremely happy to extend Airport from December 12, 2019 to scope of medical offerings in Qa- Dr Sameer Moopan, Dr Krishnakumar KS and other Aster DMH officials at a Dr Krishnakumar’s OPD service February 12, 2020. tar. The leading private medical press conference in Doha. to people in Qatar. We already Travellers with Samsung Galaxy chain has announced the opening have good patient base in Qatar. smartphones will benefit from vari- of outpatient consultancy in plas- Dr Sameer Moopan, chief execu- to licensing and regulatory ap- I hope the new OPD will benefit ous services offered as part of the pro- tic surgery at its Al Hilal branch. tive officer at Aster DMH Qatar, provals and infrastructural up- expatriates. What we can also do gramme at the Samsung Brand Shop, Dr Krishnakumar KS, senior said, “We are discussing how we grades.” is to provide seamless connectiv- including support with software up- consultant and head of the De- can offer more advanced treat- “Plastic surgery is a surgical ity and transition for the patients date, data transfer and general con- partment of Plastic Surgery at As- ment for various illnesses to pa- speciality involving the restora- to Aster MIMS Calicut where all sultation about their device. While ter MIMS, Calicut, will be a visit- tients here. It will not be imme- tion, reconstruction, or altera- the procedures can be done.” programme is live, customers and pro- ing consultant there. With nearly diately possible to set up some tion of the human body. It can Dr Nazar Moopan, medi- gramme participants will be offered a 25 years of experience, he is con- of the procedures here at Aster be divided into two main cat- cal director and chief of Medical travel pouch as a gift. sidered one of the most reputed Medical Centre at Al Hilal and egories: reconstructive surgery Staff, Aster DMH Qatar and other Commenting on the programme, plastic surgeons in South India. Aster Hospital Doha. Some other and cosmetic surgery. There is officials were also present at the General Manager of Dohatna Innova- Talking on the new facilities, practices are feasible here subject a common misconception that press conference. tive Distribution Mohammad Imran said, “With the holiday season com- ing up, it is a very strategic decision to launch the Samsung Travel Compan- ion programme. This is a new level of ROLACC, UNITAR sign pact to establish training centre in Rwanda reaching out to the customers and ca- tering to their needs. Dohatna Innova- QNA agreement with the UN Institute train UN staff on the African con- bin Fetais al Marri, Director of tive Distribution is glad to partner with Kigali for Training and Research (UNI- tinent, in cooperation with the the Division for People and Social Samsung in launching this program.” TAR), at the Kigali National Con- Rwandan Ministry of Justice. Inclusion of UNITAR Alex Mejia Kiran Kumar Tewari, head of Cus- THE Rule of Law and Anti-Cor- vention Center, to establish and The ceremony was attended and Attorney-General and Min- tomer Service Group at Samsung Gulf ruption Center (ROLACC) on sponsor a training and research by Chairman of the Board of ister of Justice of Rwanda John- Electronics, said: “We believe that cus- “We are constantly finding ways to Tuesday signed a cooperation centre in Rwanda. The aim is to Trustees of ROLACC HE Dr Ali ston Busingye. tomers’ satisfaction plays a vital role, enhance our services by understand- not just in retaining our loyal custom- ing our customers’ needs and wants. ers but also in attracting new ones As the leader in the technology indus- through positive feedback and strong try, we strive to offer excellence in cus- customer service portfolios. tomer service.”

AZF to hold an array of events from tomorrow to mark National Day

Tribune News Network Youth 22. Doha The events include cultural celebra- tions, military iron man, obstacle and ASPIRE Zone Foundation (AZF) has an- shooting competitions, military parade, ar- nounced a series of exciting events on the tistic activities, air show and parachuting as occasion of National Day, which will take well as activities for kids. place at Aspire Park from December 12 to Meanwhile, Qatar Balloon Festival is 18 from 3:30pm to 10pm. currently underway at the park behind the The activities at Aspire Park are being lake near Al-Furousiya Street with 30 par- organised in collaboration with a number ticipants from around the world. of organisations such as the Ministry of Ad- This event is sponsored by Saleh Al ministrative Development Labour & Social Hamad Al Mana (Nissan, Infiniti, Renault), Affairs, Sports Police Federation, National Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), Rayyan Service Academy, Girls Creativity Center, Water and Kidzania. More information is Qatar Air Sport Committee and Shabab available on www.aspirezone.qa New bill to make Kerala more investment-friendly: Minister Tribune News Network will provide houses to half a million Doha people within five years.” On the issue of continuing natural ca- THE Kerala Investment Promotion and lamity, he said, the Kerala government has Facilitation Bill passed by the Kerala Legis- formed an efficient natural disaster man- lative Assembly will make Kerala the most agement to handle emergency situations in investment-friendly state in India, Minis- future. ter for Industries and Sports of Kerala EP “The Non-Resident Keralites Welfare Jayarajan has said. (Amendment) Bill offers lifelong income Jayarajan was in Doha to attend a busi- for Non-resident Keralites (NRKs) return- ness conclave organised by Kerala Business ing to their home state. Under the amend- Forum, a forum of business community ed Act, those who make a one-time deposit from the southern Indian state in Qatar. in the range of Rs 3 lakh to Rs 51 lakh, will “The bill has removed all regulations get a monthly dividend of 10 per cent from that stood as obstacles in the opening of the fourth year of deposit. After the death business or investing in Kerala. The gov- of the depositor, the nominee would get ernment is committed to supporting expa- the invested sum and the dividend of three triates who have played such an important years, marking the end of the scheme,” role in the development of Kerala,” he said Jayarajan informed. at a press conference. NORKA Roots Director CV Rappai The minister added that the infrastruc- said that an official would be formally ap- ture projects implemented by Kerala Infra- pointed to provide legal advisor to support structure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) the expatriates and a final decision in this with the support of expatriates would make regard will be announced shortly. Kerala an advanced state of India. Kerala Business Forum President Jayarajan said, “A large number of KR Jayaraj said that KBF would conduct infrastructure projects, including road- follow-up meeting after the conclave and ways, waterways and rail projects will provide all support to expatriate investors change the face of the state. The Kerala in Kerala. expatriates, who are spread across the Others who attended the press confer- world, are very much supportive of the ence included Jenny Antony, H Sabith and government’s projects. The government Pramod Chandran.

Kerala’s Minister for Industries and Sports EP Jayarajan (2nd right) at a business conclave organised by the Kerala Business Forum in Doha recently. Nation Wednesday, December 11, 2019 05 18 medical students from across the globe take part in WCM-Q exchange programme The international students had the chance to tour Education City and healthcare institutions around Doha, including HMC and two public health centres Tribune News Network previous editions of the pro- During the eight-day trip, and two Primary Health Care Doha gramme, which is coordinat- the international students Corporation facilities, Ghar- ed by the WCM-Q Division had the chance to compare rafat Al Rayyan Health Cent- EIGHTEEN medical stu- of Student Affairs (SA), the the WCM-Q curriculum with er and Rawdat Al Khail Well- dents from colleges in Iraq, IEP was this year expanded other medical curricula, ob- ness Center. Talking about India, Pakistan, Jordan, from eight to nine partici- serve clinical encounters the programme’s achieve- Palestine, Lebanon, Oman, pating colleges. with students during clini- ments, MsFatenShunnar, Kuwait and Tanzania spent The colleges that took cal rotations, examine vary- director of Student Affairs, a week at the Weill Cornell part this year were An- ing educational methods, commended the efforts of Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) Najah National University including problem-based AmjadAbdo and Elizabeth as part of an International of Nablus, Palestine; Dow learning, and to learn about Thomas and other members Exchange Program (IEP). International Medical Col- various aspects of country- of the Student Affairs team The programme, which is lege of Karachi, Pakistan; and region-specific popula- in ensuring the success of the now in its fifth year, brought Kasturba Medical College tion health programmes. programme. two students and one faculty of Mangalore, India; the The students also visited Faris al Farsi, a fifth-year member from each of the American University of Bei- WCM-Q’s Clinical Skills and medical student at the Col- participating medical colleg- rut; the College of Medicine Simulation Lab where they lege of Medicine and Health es to WCM-Q to learn about and Health Studies at Sultan saw hi-tech learning aids in- Studies at Sultan Qaboos the college’s integrated six- Qaboos University, Muscat, cluding an anatomage table University in Muscat, Oman, year medical programme, Oman; the College of Medi- – a human-sized touchscreen said: “The facilities and the view its cutting-edge teach- cine of Kuwait University; display for visualising the curriculum here are fantastic ing and research facilities Al-Zahra Medical College of human anatomy - electronic but I think what has really and meet students and fac- Basrah University, Iraq; the Medical students from colleges in 18 countries took part in the Weil Corneil Medicine-Qatar International medical mannequins and impressed me most is the ulty. University of Jordan School Exchange Programme in Doha recently. digital audiovisual recording diversity of the students and The programme also of Medicine, Amman; and and playback equipment. faculty at WCM-Q. I think provided an opportunity for Weill Bugando School of a fantastic opportunity to dean, Student Affairs, Popu- more students from more The international stu- that being able to interact WCM-Q students, faculty Medicine, WCM-Q’s affiliate share knowledge of the many lation Health and Lifestyle countries than ever before to dents also had the chance with and learn from people and staff to learn from the college in Tanzania. different ways that medi- Medicine. WCM-Q to take part in what to tour Education City and from all over the world has visiting students and their “Bringing students and cine is taught in different “We were delighted to was an extremely enriching healthcare institutions definitely been the most school programmes. faculty from across the re- countries”, said Dr Ravin- be able to expand the pro- and valuable experience for around Doha, including beneficial part of this trip for Following the success of gion and beyond gives us der Mamtani, WCM-Q’s vice gramme this year to bring all involved.” Hamad Medical Corporation me as a trainee doctor.” Showcasing how QNRF-funded research tasks generate impact Tribune News Network QNRF-funded researchers pro- Doha vide an overview of research projects into the development From smart technology and of green building guidelines, the sustainability to the preserva- use of recycled materials in the tion of Qatar’s identity, Qatar construction industry, and the Foundation-funded research current and future environmen- aimed at improving people’s tal impact of water desalination lives and building a stronger plants in Qatar. Qatar has been brought to It also outlined a proposal broader attention. for an “energy city”, through a A series of Research Out- model that would establish an come Seminars (ROS) organ- Institute of Energy Education ised by Qatar National Research for teachers and increase the Fund (QNRF) has given the number of students pursuing public an insight into how pro- and stakeholders from govern- communication, and synergy is STEM degrees in Qatar. jects supported by the funding ment and industries, as well as a key factor in overcoming chal- During another seminar ti- QU-CENG Dean Dr Khalid Kamal Naji with QDP General Manager Yosuke Watanabe during the agreement agency have been developed, to the research community and lenges and achieving long term tled Preserving Qatari Identity signing in Doha recently. and the benefit they can bring public at large,” said Dr. Abdul economic sustainability and in a Globalised World – held to the nation. Sattar al Taie, Executive Direc- prosperity.” ahead of the start of Qatar Na- The seminars focused on tor, QNRF. In the field of environ- tional Day celebrations – a pan- projects in environmental sus- “The outcomes of these re- mental sustainability, Qatar el session saw speakers from QU signs deal with QP tainability; cultural heritage; search projects will have a di- Foundation member QNRF the Ministry of Education and and advanced analytics and rect impact on addressing our – through its portfolio of pro- Higher Education, the College next-generation technologies national priorities and Qatar’s grams – has provided funding of Health and Social Sciences to fund students’ training in the fields of health, educa- aim of developing a sustainable to stakeholders in Qatar to sup- at Hamad Bin Khalifa Univer- tion, and finance that help solve post-hydrocarbon society, in port 150 research projects in sity, Mathaf: Arab Museum of problems and lead to better line with Qatar National Vision areas including water, food, and Modern Art, and Qalam Hebr Tribune News Network represented by the college of outreach activities that aim decision-making. 2030. energy security, climate change for Creative Writing discuss the Doha Engineering as a member of to enhance and enrich stu- “We believe that it is impor- “We are committed to and its environmental impact, theme of culture, identity, and the (IAESTE A.s.b.l), which dents’ experience in the en- tant to showcase the outcome of streamlining research and de- energy efficiency, nature, and heritage, and the challenges An agreement has been is an international organi- gineering field and provide the research work that is under- livering results, since we believe the built environment. The ROS that sustaining its value and rel- signed between the Qatar sation of 89 countries. Each them with the skills and way to the relevant beneficiaries that good dissemination, good event focusing on this area saw evance present. University College of En- member should provide abilities that help them join gineering (QU-CENG) and training opportunities to the the workforce and become Qatar Petroleum Develop- students where such oppor- future leaders, “he added. ment Co. Ltd with the goal of tunities are exchanged dur- QDP General Manager sponsoring student training- ing the annual conference of said, “Qatar Petroleum De- HBKU faculty attend PhD workshop in China International Association IAESTE. Training includes velopment Co. LTD believes for the Exchange of Students the preparation of a detailed strongly that Corporate So- THE Hamad Bin Khalifa University for Technical Experience training program for each cial Responsibility is a key (HBKU) faculty attended PhD Workshop (IAESTE). student and covering the pillar of human develop- China 2019 in Beijing recently. The an- The agreement was cost of accommodation in ment. nual event provides foreign universities signed between QU-CENG addition to the monthly sal- Constant efforts are and research institutes with opportunities Dean Dr Khalid Kamal Naji, ary of the trainee.” therefore made to support to present their programmes onsite and and QDP General Manager “QU-CENG is pleased to and facilitate projects and connect with top Chinese graduates and Mr Yosuke Watanabe, in the partner with QDP in foster- programs of social respon- PhD candidates who are looking to study presence of representatives ing CENG educational and sibility that have a positive abroad. The College of Islamic Studies, of both parties. awareness programmes. impact on the social level the College of Humanities and Social Commenting on the This agreement comes in within Qatari society. This Sciences, and the College of Science and agreement, Dr. Khalid Kamal line with QU’s commitment year, QPD is happy to give Engineering represented HBKU at PhD Naji said, “Qatar University to provide community with you a supp. Workshop China 2019. (TNN) Meet the founder of Qatar’s largest student community Tribune News Network Qatar started on Facebook back My motivation was to create of hard work to get the platform us apart is that we complement minds but after reaching out to Doha in 2014 upon seeing the need a community that would be use- to where it’s at today. Neverthe- this with untold stories from us and getting the proper infor- among the student community ful to any student, weather local less, our efforts have more than many of the alumnae and cur- mation, they chose to come to The constant noise on social in Qatar for such a service. This or international, who was inter- paid off. rent students themselves. In Qatar and study. Our mission is media is becoming harder for panned out well and we have ested in joining our educational Together we have exceeded combination, this offers both to be of service to the students, publishers to break through. been growing constantly ever community here. One of the expectations. 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Just The Facts With Maps: Google And Apple Shouldn’t Why President Trump Bend To Russia’s Will Can’t End ‘Endless Wars’ US tech giants edit their apps so that users in Crimea US forces acknowledge low-level hostilities as inevitable and permanent see a map that shows they are in Russia, not Ukraine Andrew Bacevich F you’re searching for a forecast in is Ukrainian and sometimes see it identified Tribune News Service Crimea on your Google or Apple weather as neither Russian nor Ukrainian, as if the Iand map apps, you may get confused companies are aiming for some kind of S Secretary of Defence Mark Esper about where, exactly, you are. neutral nondistinction. has imported into the American Conceding to Russian demands, Apple The varying maps are the result of military lexicon a new rationale and Google edited their apps so that users Russian authorities demanding global for US military actions in the in Crimea see a map that shows they are in tech companies recognise what the world’s Middle East. It’s called “mowing Russia, not Ukraine. nations will not — that it has legitimately theU lawn,” but it has nothing to do with Russia may be illegally occupying the annexed Crimea. keeping the grass trimmed. “To mow Ukrainian border peninsula on the north For its part, Ukraine and its embassy the lawn,” Esper recently remarked to side of the Black Sea, but Crimea is hardly officials in the United States have reporters, “means, every now and then” Russian. And American tech companies complained about the American companies giving your adversary a good, swift kick in should not be in the business of shiftily capitulating to Russia’s demands. the shins. “You have to do these things,” helping the Russians make it seem so. Apple officials recently responded to he explained, “so that a threat doesn’t Russia invaded Crimea in 2014 and the controversy by saying it will “take a grow, doesn’t resurge.” You mow the lawn still is under international sanctions deeper look” at how it handles disputed not to eliminate a threat but to manage it. because of it. borders in its maps and other apps. When The phrase itself is of Israeli provenance Users anywhere but Crimea and it does, Apple should base its policy on the and describes that country’s prevailing Russia using Google and Apple apps will rule of international law rather than the approach to dealing with the militant sometimes see maps showing the territory pressure of thugish regimes. groups Hamas and Hezbollah. Unable to eliminate the threat posed by these organisations, Israel accepts the necessity of periodically employing force to keep them weak and off balance. Mowing the lawn, in other words, is a euphemism for attrition warfare that accepts low-level hostilities as inevitable and permanent. Esper’s endorsement of this concept is striking for two reasons. First, his boss does not accept war as inevitable and permanent. In speeches and at rallies, option of military withdrawal, which need President Trump routinely promises to Employing American forces to ‘mow not imply outright disengagement, is very (Tribune News Service) “end endless wars.” Mowing the lawn as the lawn’ in perpetuity across large much worth examining. a tactic for dealing with Islamic State and swaths of the Middle East does not Employing American forces to mow similar entities concedes that America’s the lawn in perpetuity across large swaths wars in the Middle East won’t be ending enhance US security. It merely adds of the Middle East does not enhance US anytime soon. Commander in chief to an already enormous body count security. It merely adds to an already Keep Obamacare In Place Trump insists that a decisive victory over and consumes vast sums of money enormous body count and consumes vast these adversaries is not only achievable, while diverting attention from matters sums of money while diverting attention HE Affordable Care Act, also known as per month next year, officials said. After but also that he himself will deliver it. Now of far more pressing concern, such as from matters of far more pressing Obamacare, remains the nation’s only taxpayer subsidies, that cost would drop to his Pentagon chief in effect acknowledges climate change and changing power concern, such as climate change and Tavailable support for working people about $50. that nothing approximating victory is in changing power relations in East Asia. unable to afford health insurance. People who earn too much to qualify for the cards. relations in East Asia Half a century ago, critics of the This reality is demonstrated again by a the subsidised coverage must pay the full Of course, it isn’t remarkable that Vietnam War urged US policymakers to report from the Trump administration on price, including deductibles and copays, this president and one of his principal mowing the lawn offers an expedient way “declare victory and go home.” The advice the status of the Affordable Care Act and the so many continue to go without health subordinates would be reading off of coping with an intractable problem. remains no less pertinent today. plans available under it. insurance. When enacted under President radically different scripts. In this case, While solving nothing, it helps to sustain Waging open-ended war in the According to the US Department of Barack Obama in 2010, the law imposed a however, the contrast, and Esper’s a status quo that Israelis have learned to Middle East serves chiefly to perpetuate Health and Human Services, an additional tax on citizens who did not have health care embrace of lawn mowing as a de facto live with. anti-American terrorism, which in any 20 insurers will offer Obamacare plans in coverage as an incentive to get it. The GOP- military doctrine, is troubling. It implies Yet the United States is not small. Nor event does not pose a proximate threat 2020, expanding consumer choice in many controlled Congress in 2017 abolished the that the United States has no alternative is it encumbered by any of the constraints to vital US national security interests. states. Nearly 70 percent of customers will tax, causing enrollment in Obamacare to but to persist on the course it embarked on that Israel faces, whether diplomatic or Exercising the choice to terminate a have three or more insurers from which to recede. Enrollment has been slowly eroding after the September 11 terrorist attacks. In geopolitical. Put simply, the United States misguided military enterprise dating pick a plan. since, from 12.2 million in 2017 to 11.4 that regard, mowing the lawn constitutes does have choices in the Middle East, even from September 11 offers a first step More than 10 million people are covered million this year. a tacit admission of strategic bankruptcy. if most members of our hidebound and toward returning national security policy through the health law’s insurance markets. The Affordable Care Act has programmatic A comparison of the situation war-besotted foreign policy establishment to a sound footing. Most of them are subsidised by the taxpayer, flaws but is better than no insurance, which is confronting Israel and the United States remain willfully blind to them. US forces have better things to do than at a cost in 2018 of $6,300 per year per what most of the roughly 11 million covered may be instructive. Given the nexus of The groups with which Israel and to mow lawns in distant and inhospitable subsidised plan. people would have without it. its dispute with the Palestinians — both the United States are presently locked in climes. In states served by the federal The ACA should remain in place until sides laying claim to the same territory conflict, misleadingly referred to under (Andrew Bacevich is a HealthCare.gov website, premiums for something better can take its place, and — Israel has few viable strategic choices the generic heading of “terrorists,” have contributing writer to Los Angeles a hypothetical 27-year-old choosing a that includes giving adequate notice to that the majority of Jewish Israelis will a common purpose: to expel intruders Times Opinion. He is president standard plan will drop 4 percent on the public about the sign-up dates, which deem acceptable. Peace with Palestinians from lands they view as rightfully theirs. of the Quincy Institute for average in 2020. A midrange plan for that this year began November 1 and will end has been elusive for the simple fact that Yet while the state of Israel cannot leave Responsible Statecraft. His book hypothetical 27-year-old would cost $374 December 15. the minimal demands of the two sides its disputed territory — doing so would ‘The Age of Illusions: How America have proved irreconcilable. So for a small forfeit its existence — that option is Squandered Its Cold War Victory’ (Tribune News Service) state operating under severe constraints, available to the United States. Today, the will be published in January) Stop Policing Black Women’s Hair It is not only frustrating and insulting, but discriminatory to ridicule women for what grows naturally out of their head Andrea K Mcdaniels More insulting is when the styles are tag is high for those who try to conform magazines, society — by omission — told Tribune News Service accepted when culturally appropriated, rather than embrace their natural hair. me I was not beautiful, my hair needed to like when a national fashion magazine Black consumers spent $473 million on hair be bone straight, my eyes blue or green, CTRESS Gabrielle Union has caused gave the Kardashians credit for making in 2017, according to Nielsen. Can we also my skin fair and I didn’t make the cut.” a stir with accusations that NBC fired cornrows trendy. talk about the time it takes to get straight Several lawsuits have made the issue her from “America’s Got Talent” Why can’t people just leave black locks? Black women spend way too much of one of civil rights and also brought the because she exposed their racist ways. women’s hair alone? Women shouldn’t be their weekends sitting in hair salons. problem of hair discrimination to a head. AThe conversation turned to hair last ridiculed for what grows naturally out of The good thing is black women are Jurisdictions across the country are also week after her stylist released a video their head. Not only is it frustrating and starting to push back and tune out the adopting laws to ban hair discrimination. showcasing the various styles he has insulting, but discriminatory and built off naysayers. Just look at the news anchors In Maryland, Montgomery County passed created with the actress’ tresses during her European standards of beauty. Yet, just who have traded their bone-straight tresses legislation earlier this year that prohibits stint on the show. Various news reports about every black woman has experienced for textured styles. The trend is notable discrimination against natural hairstyles, allege that producers said Union’s hair the awkward questions about their hair. Discriminatory hair experiences can given the beauty restrictions often required including “braids, locks, Afros, curls and was “too black.” No question the styles Actress Halle Barry’s close-cropped, pixie be emotionally taxing and cause by television stations. Ever notice how twists.” Businesses and others can be fined were authentically black. They were also hairstyle became iconic in the ‘90s and anchors look like clones of one another? up to $5,000 for violating the law. unquestionably beautiful. A fluffy ponytail copied by black women everywhere. But people to question their worth. This Janai Norman, co-anchor of ABC News’ California and New York have passed cascading down her back like a stretched she said she chose the style not to become is especially problematic for children “World News Now” and an ABC News similar laws and other places have pending out piece of cotton, twisted coils piled on a trendsetter, but because there were no still trying to find their identity correspondent, is one who has bucked the legislation. top of her head like mini sculptures, poofy Hollywood hairdressers who could style trend. In a recent blog post she wrote that In a fairer world, these kinds of laws curls that framed her face like a lion’s her. Black women were essentially invisible. said a student had to cut off his dreads or “to free my curls, I first had to free my mind.” would seem silly and people would see mane and cornrows. “That’s why I had short hair. forfeit a match? And what about the people Norman used to straighten her hair, but is that beauty comes in all forms. I, for one, If the allegations are true, NBC (Maintaining) it was easy,” she told NBC. who have lost their jobs because their now seen on air with a head full of curls. It love black women who change their hair producers would not be the first to police “I think as people of colour, especially in hairstyles weren’t acceptable? But who is a welcome sight and a brave move. We like chameleons. I can’t wait to see what a black woman’s hair. Not by a long shot. the business, we haven’t always had people decides what is acceptable? Discriminatory know that viewers can be unforgiving — and Gabrielle Union has for us next. Too many white Americans are obsessed that know how to manage our hair.” We’ve hair experiences can be emotionally taxing sometimes racist — in their criticism. with black hair. If it’s not fried straight all heard the stories about schools that kick and cause people to question their worth. “For nearly 30 years, I was conditioned (Andrea K McDaniels is with chemicals or a flat iron it somehow out students for wearing dreads or braids. This is especially problematic for children by a standard of beauty that left me The Baltimore Sun’s deputy isn’t appropriate. Remember the referee in New Jersey who still trying to find their identity. The price out,” she said. “I was not included. TV, editorial page editor)

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News President al Assad accuses in brief 2 soldiers, 1 policeman executed by IS group in northeast Nigeria Kano: Jihadists in northeast Nigeria have released a video showing the execution of two soldiers and a policeman, posted Europe for Syria’s instability online late on Monday by the Islamic State group (IS) propa- ganda agency Amaq. The video, dated Sunday, was made by a branch of Boko Assad’s interview to Italian TV channel has caused controversy with the public network Haram that has sworn allegiance to IS known as the Islamic State Group in West Africa (ISWAP). Its release came days after the militants announced the kidnapping of 14 people including two aid workers and, accord- ing to the jihadists, six members of the security forces. It shows three men in plain clothes kneeling in a field, introducing themselves as members of the Nigerian security forces before masked men in fatigues open fire on them shout- ing “Allahu Akbar” (God is greatest). (AFP)

Congo policewoman arrested for allegedly shooting a young protester

Goma: A policewoman in the Democratic Republic of Congo was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly shooting a young protester dead at close range in the eastern city of Goma, police said. The teenaged boy was killed as angry residents staged protests after police prevented them from pursuing thieves who were preying on northern neighbourhoods in the city, a local official added. “I have just arrested the officer who shot the youth at pointblank range. It is a policewoman. We have placed her in the hands of the appropriate authorities,” police chief Jean- Baptiste Bukili told an AFP correspondent. “A young man around 14 years old was killed,” added Gervais Katembo, the local official. He said that residents had torched a police station to pro- test insecurity in northern Goma neighbourhoods. (AFP)

Nine killed and three Two former Algerian missing as Cyclone premiers convicted in Belna hits Madagascar corruption case Women walk with a toddler at the Kurdish-run Al-Hol camp for the displaced where families of Islamic Syrian President Bashar al Assad during an interview granted to the Antananarivo: Nine people AlgierS: An Algerian court State foreign fighters are held, in the Al-Hasakeh governorate in northeastern Syria on Monday. (AFP) Italian national public television on Monday. (AFP) are dead and three others on Tuesday convicted two for- missing after Cyclone Belna mer Algerian prime ministers DPA because of terrorism that’s dia outlets, but the Italians war, there was no ethnical shared by activists are fake. made landfall in north-west- and other senior officials to Damascus/Rome being supported by Europe asked to push back the date war, there was no political “That’s what the OPCW ern Madagascar, an official prison in a corruption case. - and of course the United several times, the Syrian war; it was terrorists sup- organisation did - they faked said on Tuesday. Ahmed Ouyahia was Syrian President Bashar al- States and Turkey and others presidency said. ported by outside powers, and falsified the report, just Elack Andriakaja, the sentenced to 15 years and Assad lashed out at Europe on - but Europe was the main RAI requested delaying they have money and ar- because the Americans want- head of the island state’s dis- Abdelmalek Sellal to 12 years Monday and vowed that Syria player in creating chaos in the broadcast without offer- maments, and they occupy ed them to do so,” he said. aster authority, told dpa that in prison on charges of squan- will emerge from war strong- Syria,” he said. ing a new date for airing it those areas,” he said. In November, the OPCW the nine who were killed in dering public funds and abus- er than it was before, in an RAI was reluctant to nor an explanation, said the Al-Assad reiterated his said that it was set to produce the city of Soalala had been ing authority in a case related interview that caused contro- broadcast the exclusive in- presidency, describing the country’s denial of using in the next few months a re- “trapped by flood water.” Gov- to car assembly plants. versy between Damascus and terview, saying that Monica delay as “another example of chemical weapons during port identifying the culprits ernment buildings, roads and Both premiers served Italian public television RAI. Maggioni, a former Middle Western attempts to hide the the uprising which started in of chemical weapons attacks homes were destroyed by the under longtime president “The situation is much, East correspondent and RAI truth on the situation in Syr- Syria in 2011 and accused the in Syria. The OPCW previ- cyclone, which reached wind Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who was much better, as we learned chairwoman, secured the ia.” The interview was broad- Organization for the Prohibi- ously said its analysis pro- speeds of 130 kilometres per forced to step down in April in so many lessons from this interview, but no RAI news cast on Syrian television. tion of Chemical Weapons vided reasonable grounds hour late on Monday. the wake of nationwide pro- war and I think the future programme or channel has After it was aired in Syr- (OPCW) of falsifying reports. that toxic chemicals had Local newspaper Midi- tests and pressure from the of Syria is promising; we are so far agreed to run it. ia, RAI said it would itself Activists and world pow- been used in attacks in Syria. Madagascar quoted Soalala country’s powerful military. going to come out of this war The interview was re- release the interview on its ers have accused the Syrian In March, the UN Human lawmaker Naina Randriamisa The Sidi M’hamed Court stronger,” Al-Assad added. corded on November 26 and online channel Raiplay. government of using chemi- Rights Council blamed al- as saying that “80 per cent in the capital Algiers also sen- He accused Europe of be- was scheduled to air simul- In the interview, al-Assad cal weapons against its op- Assad’s government for 32 of of roofs have been destroyed tenced former industry minis- ing behind the instability in taneously on December 2 on stressed that there was no ponents and civilians; Syria the 37 publicly reported in- and water continues to rise” in ter Abdeslam Bouchouareb to his country. the RaiNews24 news chan- sectarian war in the country. has repeatedly rejected the stances of the use of chemi- most neighbourhoods. (DPA) 20 years in prison. (DPA) “It’s a simple question: nel and Syrian national me- “There was no sectarian allegations and insists videos cal weapons in Syria.

ETHIOPIAN PM ABIY RECEIVes NOBEL PEACE PRIZE Turkey ready to send troops to back Libya unity govt AFP contractors are believed to be Ankara in foreign conflicts from Syria to Ukraine to the Central Afri- Turkish President Re- can Republic. cep Tayyip Erdogan said on At the same time as the Tuesday he was ready to send military deal, Turkey also troops to Libya if requested by signed a controversial mari- the internationally recognised time jurisdiction agreement government in Tripoli. with Sarraj, giving sweeping “On the issue of sending rights for Turkey to explore for soldiers... If Libya makes such oil in the Mediterranean. a request from us, we can send “With the new line drawn our personnel there, especially (by the maritime agreement), after striking the military se- we will take steps to protect curity agreement,” he said in a the interests of Libya, Turkey televised appearance. Turkish President Libya’s Prime Minister and the TRNC (Turkish Re- Turkey signed a military Recep Tayyip Erdogan Fayez al-Sarraj public of Northern Cyprus). agreement last month with This is in line with interna- Libya’s Government of Na- itary strongman Khalifa Haf- from Russia (in Libya) called tional law,” he said. tional Accord, led by Prime tar, who is seeking to unseat Wagner. This company sent The deal has been staunch- Minister Fayez al-Sarraj. the Tripoli-based government. its security staff there.” ly opposed by Greece, Cyprus Ethiopia’s Prime Minister and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Abiy Ahmed Ali (R) receives the Nobel Peace It came after media reports Russia has denied the The Wagner Group is a and their European partners Prize from Berit Reiss-Andersen (L), chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee during a ceremony at the city that Russia had sent 200 mer- reports, but Erdogan said: shadowy private security firm which says it violates the is- hall in Oslo on Tuesday. (AFP) cenaries to support Libya’s mil- “There is a security company and thousands of its security lands’ maritime rights. HK leader rules out protest concessions ahead of Beijing visit

AFP An end to violence is some- sponse, but we are still willing Hong Kong thing the city’s pro-Beijing to examine the social prob- Home-made bombs meant to “kill leadership has insisted must lems reflected by this incident and maim” defused in Hong Kong Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam be a precursor to meaningful in hope of relieving residents’ on Tuesday ruled out further dialogue -- but in her weekly grievance,” she added. Hong KONG: Two highly explosive home-made bombs were concessions to the city’s pro- press conference on Tuesday, Lam said would give a “full found and successfully defused by Hong Kong’s Bomb Disposal democracy movement ahead Lam refused to accept protest- account” of what has hap- Unit on Monday night at Hua Yan College on Hong Kong Island, of her weekend visit to Beijing, ers’ demands further to the ex- pened in the city when she police said on Tuesday. despite a landslide election de- tradition bill’s withdrawal. goes to Beijing on Saturday for Police are investigating whether the bombs are in any way feat for the government and a “If a particular demand re- her regular duty visit, which connected to the anti-government protests that have rocked the peaceful mass march. quires us to deviate from the typically involves a meeting semi-autonomous city for half a year. The movement, which law... I could not agree to ac- with President Xi Jinping. Addressing the press, Senior Bomb Disposal OfficerA lick marked its six month anniver- cept those demands simply for In late November, the city’s McWhirter said that the radio-controlled, improvised explosive de- sary on Monday, was initially the purpose of reaching peo- pro-democracy camp won a vices were “complete and fully functional” and ready to be set off sparked by a now-abandoned ple’s aspirations.” landslide victory in local elec- via a mobile phone. McWhirter called the seized devices “excep- attempt to allow extraditions Lam argued that an am- tions, which critics described tionally dangerous” and “credible,” adding that they contained 10 to mainland China but has nesty for those arrested -- as a referendum for the move- kilograms of powerful explosives as well as shrapnel in the form since morphed into a popular more than 6,000 people since ment, but Lam and her govern- of nails that would have exploded outwards upon detonation. revolt against Beijing’s rule. June, 40 percent of them stu- ment remained unrattled. The sole purpose of such bombs is “to kill and to maim In a rare lull in police-pro- Handwritten notes are seen on the podium as Hong Kong’s Chief dents -- would violate the spir- The movement has upend- people,” McWhirter asserted, adding that had they been used, testor clashes, around 800,000 Executive Carrie Lam speaks at her weekly press conference in Hong it of the rule of law. ed the semi-autonomous Chi- “they would have killed and injured a large number of people.” people marched peacefully Kong on Tuesday. (AFP) “How can we completely nese hub’s reputation for sta- Protests first broke out in Hong Kong in June over a now- through the city’s streets Sun- ignore the rule of law just to bility and blanketed its streets defunct extradition bill, but the demands have grown to include day, urging the government to -- which include an independ- amnesty for those arrested, fulfil the demands... So we with unprecedented scenes of independent inquiry into police brutality and political reform. (DPA) respond to their five demands ent inquiry into the police, an and fully free elections. have no way to make the re- political violence. 08 Wednesday, December 11, 2019 US / Europe / Asia

UK’s PM under fire as Democrats publish articles of survey finds patients die waiting for treatment DPA impeachment against Trump London Pressure mounted on Conservative Prime US president is accused of abuse of power and obstruction in pressuring Ukraine to help him attack his 2020 election rivals Minister Boris Johnson over Britain’s national health AFP service (NHS) on Tuesday, Washington as a survey found thousands of patients die each year Democrats unveiled two awaiting emergency articles of impeachment on hospital treatment. Britain’s Prime Minister Tuesday against US President The focus on the NHS Boris Johnson Donald Trump after weeks of has intensified ahead of arguing there is overwhelm- Thursday’s snap general neglect” in the NHS. ing evidence that the US leader election after Johnson’s The problems include abused his office and deserves initially dismissive response “hospitals not able to to be removed. to a photograph of a 4-year- provide a safe service and If the charges -- abuse of old boy who was forced patients waiting hours” power and obstruction of Con- to sleep on a hospital for emergency treatment, gress -- are approved by the floor during a wait for an Ashworth tweeted. full House of Representatives emergency bed. The row over health in a vote expected next week, The unpublished survey services could still affect it would put Trump in the his- by two NHS doctors found voting in Thursday’s election. toric position of being the third 5,449 patients had died over Opinion polls suggest US leader ever impeached and the past three years after a Conservative vote share placed on trial in the Senate. waiting six to 11 hours for of up to 45 percent, 10 “Our president holds the a hospital bed at accident percentage points ahead of ultimate public trust,” said and emergency units, The Labour and enough to win House Judiciary Committee Guardian reported. Johnson a parliamentary Jerry Nadler. The doctors analysed the majority. “When he betrays that trust care received by more than “But the Tory lead of 10 and puts himself before coun- 4 million people who had points is not that far ahead try, he endangers the consti- used hospital emergency of the six [point] figure, tution, he endangers our de- House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler announces articles of impeachment for US President Donald Trump during a press conference at the US services since 2016, the which is the point at which mocracy and he endangers our Capitol in Washington on Tuesday. (AFP) newspaper said. you say there’s a 50-per- national security.” Nadler, in a Opposition Labour cent chance of a hung solemn and deeply serious mo- health spokesman Jonathan parliament,” John Curtice ment for the nation, was joined Trump calls impeachment accusation ‘ridiculous’ Russia’s FM opens US talks amid impeachment Ashworth accused the a political scientist at the by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Conservatives of overseeing University of Strathclyde, in the US Capitol to lay out the Washington: President Donald Trump responded to the Washington: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday “a decade of savage cuts and told the BBC on Monday. charges facing Trump. announcement of impeachment charges on Tuesday by calling the opened a visit to Washington in which he will meet Donald Trump, The president is alleged accusations “ridiculous.” Trump -- who will be only the third US the very day when Democrats unveiled impeachment charges to have wielded the power of president to be impeached if the full House of Representatives against the president. the presidency for personal backs the charges -- also renewed his familiar claim on Twitter that Lavrov began the day of talks by meeting with Secretary of and political gain by pressur- he is the victim of a “WITCH HUNT!” State Mike Pompeo, who said the Trump administration was World’s youngest PM ing Ukraine to interfere in the “Ridiculous, and he knows that is not true,” Trump tweeted. determined to pursue its work despite the politics at home. 2020 US election. Separately, White House spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham “We didn’t pick this date to coincide with the process on takes office in Finland His accusers say he con- called the impeachment articles a “partisan, gratuitous, and Capitol Hill, but we can’t allow the zaniness that’s taking place ditioned vital military aid and pathetic attempt to overthrow the Trump Administration and the on Capitol Hill to impact our job,” Pompeo told conservative Helsinki: Finland’s Sanna Marin, 34, was a much-sought White House results of the 2016 election.” (AFP) broadcaster One America News on Monday. (AFP) officially appointed as the country’s prime meeting on Kiev announcing minister on Tuesday, becoming the world’s it would investigate Demo- youngest sitting head of government. cratic former vice president gress from fully investigating tion officials and US diplo- suing impeachment, main- whether to unveil a third article The former transport minister takes the Joe Biden, who is the frontrun- his actions -- which Democrats mats testified about the pres- tained his fighting posture of impeachment -- obstruction helm of a coalition of five parties that will all ner to challenge Trump in the see as a violation of its consti- sure on Ukraine. early on Tuesday, tweeting that of justice -- against Trump, but be led by women, once the prime minister 2020 election. tutional right to conduct over- “To do nothing would make the effort to oust him as “sheer concluded it would be better takes over as head of her Social Democratic He also pressed his sight of the executive branch. ourselves complicit in the Political Madness!” to keep the charges narrowly party next year. All but one of the female Ukrainian counterpart Vo- “The evidence of the presi- president’s abuse of his high Democrats on Monday laid focused on Trump’s Ukraine coalition leaders are aged under 35. lodymyr Zelensky to probe a dent’s misconduct is over- office,”S chiff said, adding that out their case for ouster with a pressure effort. Marin became Finland’s third female debunked Kremlin conspiracy whelming and uncontested,” Trump’s “misconduct goes to nearly 10-hour public hearing Should Trump be im- prime minister after her nomination was passed in parliament theory that it was Kiev, and said House Intelligence Com- the heart of whether we can in which they declared Trump peached, as expected, he faces by 99 votes to 70 Tuesday and President Sauli Niinisto officially not Moscow, that interfered in mittee chairman Adam Schiff, conduct a free and fair election a “clear and present danger” to a weeks-long trial in January appointed the new centre-left cabinet. She succeeds Antti the 2016 US election. who oversaw weeks of public in 2020.” national security. in the US Senate, which is con- Rinne, who resigned last week after losing the trust of one of The charges also focus on hearings in which witnesses Trump, who has long as- It is widely understood trolled by members of his Re- his coalition parties over his handling of a postal strike. (AFP) Trump’s efforts to block Con- including Trump administra- sailed the Democrats for pur- that Democrats were debating publican Party.

News India restores incoming SMS in Pakistan president, PM reaffirm in brief Kashmir, mobile internet still cut all-out support to Kashmiris Spain’s King Felipe AFP tribune.com.pk On Human Rights In his messages on the starts talks on Srinagar Islamabad day we must Human Rights Day, President forming a new govt Dr Arif Alvi reaffirmed India on Tuesday was set To mark the World Human appeal to the world’s Pakistan’s abiding political, Madrid: Just over a month to allow some incoming text Rights Day, Prime Minister conscience, to upholders diplomatic and moral support after the latest inconclusive messages into Kashmir, Imran Khan on Tuesday urged to the Kashmiri people in their parliamentary election in officials said, four months the international community of international law and just struggle for the right to Spain, King Felipe VI began after they were first blocked to end the gross human rights to the UNSC to act self-determination. two days of consultations when New Delhi moved to violation by Indian armed The president expressed on Tuesday on the formation strip the region’s autonomy. forces in occupied Kashmir. against the illegal serious concerns over the of a new government. The August 5 The premier took to social annexation of IOJK military lockdown, curfew The monarch will hold communications blackout media to condemn the Modi- and suppression of basic talks with the heads of 18 -- which included cutting led government’s siege of Prime Minister Imran Khan human rights of more than 80 parliamentary parties on landlines, mobile phones and Indian Occupied Kashmir million Kashmiris in occupied Tuesday and Wednesday internet access -- has badly hit that has been ongoing for over The premier demanded Kashmir. He also urged the in Zarzuela Palace to the locals and businesses especially four months. “On Human for putting an end to the international community north-west of Madrid. The as texts are an integral part of People feed pigeons inside a park amid fog in Srinagar on Tuesday. (AFP) Rights day we must appeal abuse faced by Kashmiri to come forward and play talks are scheduled to banking processes. to the world’s conscience, to men, women and children its role in the protection of conclude with acting prime Officials in Delhi said Wednesday, including one- Users still cannot access upholders of international law and reiterated his support human rights of the people of minister Pedro Sanchez, millions in the restive time passwords from financial app-based messaging and to the UNSC to act against for the “brave Kashmiri’s Kashmir and their right to self- whose party received the Himalayan region will be able to institutions. They will still be platforms as mobile internet the illegal annexation of IOJK struggling for their right of determination in accordance largest share of votes but receive service messages from unable to send messages. services remain blocked. by the Indian occupation govt.” self-determination”. with the UNSC resolutions. clearly missed out on an absolute majority.(DPA) Attacker, six victims MELTING ICE SHEET IN GREENLAND dead after rampage RAISES SEA LEVEL BY 11 MILLIMETRES in Czech hospital Duterte to lift martial law in southern Philippines AFP the capture or neutralisation over the entire south after Prague: Six people are Manila of their leaders, as well as the government forces recaptured dead after shots were decrease in the crime index,” Marawi, ignoring opposition fired in a hospital in the President Rodrigo Duterte The presidential palace is Panelo added. warnings of a creep towards Czech city of Ostrava, will lift martial law in the confident on the capability Martial law had allowed authoritarian rule. Prime Minister Andrej Ba- southern Philippines by year’s of our security forces in the military to establish British-based watchdog bis told public broadcaster end, his spokesman said on maintaining the peace and control with measures like group International Alert said CT on Tuesday. Tuesday, more than two years curfews, checkpoints and gun in a report earlier this year The 42-year-old man after it was imposed in an security of Mindanao controls in a nation where that martial rule has reduced who fired the shots fled in attempt to stop the Islamic without extending martial many civilians own firearms, conflict incidents inM indanao a car. When he was spotted State group gaining a foothold law beyond December 31. either legally or illegally. by 30 percent in 2017 and 2018. by a police helicopter he there. Suspects could also be The group’s Asia peace committed suicide by shoot- Duterte put the Mindanao Presidential Spokesman detained for longer periods and conflict policy adviser ing himself in the head, region under military rule Salvador Panelo without criminal charges Francisco Lara told AFP the A hand out image photographed by Steffen Olsen of the Centre police said on Twitter. in May 2017, hours after being filed in court. military checkpoints curtailed for Ocean and Ice at the Danish Meteoroligical Institute shows Ostrava’s university gunmen flying the black SI security of Mindanao without However martial law is a the transport of firearms, sled dogs wading through standing water on the sea ice during an hospital said that the vic- flag seized the mainly Muslim extending martial law” beyond contentious issue in a country which led to fewer kidnappings expedition in North Western Greenland. The ice in the area forms tims were four men and city of Marawi, sparking a five- December 31, presidential ruled for 20 years by the late and clan wars. pretty reliably every winter and is very thick which means that two women, and that two month battle that left 1,200 spokesman Salvador Panelo deposed dictator Ferdinand Mindanao has however there are relatively few fractures for meltwater to drain through. other people were serious- people dead. said in a statement. Marcos, who Duterte has been hit by a number of The melting of Greenland’s ice sheet has raised sea levels by ly injured in the attack and “The (presidential) palace Duterte’s security advisers hailed as the greatest leader deadly suicide bombings 10.6 millimetres since 1992, according to a study based on 26 had to undergo emergency is confident on the capability had apprised him of the the Asian nation ever had. in a worrying escalation of separate surveys published in the journal Nature on Tuesday. surgery. (DPA) of our security forces in “weakening of the terrorist and Congress allowed Duterte militancy driven by the IS (AFP PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2019) maintaining the peace and extremist rebellion, a result of to extend martial rule influence inS outheast Asia. Bedaya holds workshop to help entrepreneurs page 10

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Kaabi meets PM of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Qatargas completes Treated Industrial and Process Water project Qatargas has successfully commissioned and achieved stable operation of a key environmental project for the reuse of treated industrial water within its facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City (RLIC). The Treated Industrial and Process Water (TIPW) facility is now fully operational. The TIPW facility removes contaminants in the waste water through biological treatment, ultra-filtration and reverse osmosis purification to achieve water purity on the same level of the desalinated water. This facility Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Saad Sherida al Kaabi met with Fadil Novalic, the Prime Minister of the Federation of Bosnia and can reprocess up to 275 cubic metres per hour of treated industrial wastewater generated from the Herzegovina, in Doha on Tuesday. Discussions during the meeting covered bilateral relations and cooperation in the field of energy, a state- Qatargas South LNG plant. This new facility helps Qatargas eliminate discharge of almost all of the ment said. (TNN) treated industrial and process water. (TNN)

US, China working to Qatar to maintain stockpile of delay Dec 15 tariffs: Report

AFP 22 essential items for 6 months Washington US and Chinese officials are Qatar’s private sector did a remarkable job by ensuring sufficient supplies of food products after the blockade: QC chairman working on a deal to postpone tariffs set to hit Chinese im- ports in five days, according to a media report on Tuesday. Delaying the new duties, which cover about $160 bil- lion in imports from China, including consumer favorites like mobile phones, could help reassure markets the two sides are making progress towards ending their trade war. Officials in Washington and Beijing say they now ex- pect to continue talking be- yond December 15, when the tariffs are due to kick in, ac- cording to The Wall Street Journal. US officials have reiterated that any final decision on the tariffs belongs to President Donald Trump. At a Wall Street Journal conference on Tuesday, top White House economic aide Qatar Chamber, government officials and representatives of food companies at a seminar on ‘Role of Qatari Private Sector in strategic Storage’, in Doha on Tuesday. Larry Kudlow maintained that “those tariffs are still on the ta- Satyendra Pathak tar, he said, Qatar Chamber he said. of short-term stocks of per- 2019 aims to create a legal ble,” the newspaper reported. Doha is in the process of identify- He said the strategic stor- ishable goods and the long- framework for the establish- Kudlow had said Friday a ing main private firms in the age projects such as food term stock of non-perishable ment and management of deal was “still close.” Qatar’s government is food sector to achieve this After learning the lessons security storage facility at goods. strategic storage and facing For two months, the two working in partnership with goal either from local pro- from the blockade, the Hamad Port has enhanced He also said that the na- all fluctuations as well as or- sides have struggled to finalize the country’s private sector duction or by importing from country has embarked upon the country’s status as a tional strategy for food se- ganizing procedures applied a partial deal that Trump an- to maintain a stockpile of 22 other countries. a number of projects under model for achieving food se- curity is based on four pil- in emergency cases. nounced in October. essential food and non-food “Strategic stock of such curity strategy. lars including boosting local “It also aims to promote Statements by US officials items for 3 million people for items involves exporters, im- the PPP model to ensure He said that tenders will production, strategic storage, the public-private partner- have run hot and cold in recent six months, Qatar Chamber porters, retailers, and other self-sufficiency in food be floated soon to award con- international trade and the ship due to the vital role days, with markets swooning Board of Director and Head players. We are in contact products tract to local firms for pro- local market. played by the private sec- last week after Trump said a of Food Security and Envi- with all of them and trying cessing, manufacturing, and Sheikh Jassim bin Jabor tor in the food security,” he deal could wait until after next ronment Committee Moham- to evolve a strategy where QC Chairman Sheikh Khalifa refining of rice, raw sugar, al Thani, assistant undersec- noted. year’s elections. ed bin Ahmed al Obaidli said all of them make a profit bin Jassim al Thani and edible oils at the facility. retary for consumer affairs Sheikh Jassim pointed Trump launched his trade on Tuesday. while maintaining the stock. Once the facility is op- and head of the strategic out that there is coordination war in March 2018, demand- Talking to Qatar Tribune We are also in talks with the erational, he said, there will storage team, said that the between competent authori- ing that China end practices on the sidelines of a seminar government to build public- food item from one source. be enough stockpile of pro- state has laid an integrated ties and the private sector to widely seen as unfair -- such entitled ‘Role of Qatari Pri- private partnership to ensure We have entered into talks cessed and stored food for 3 food security system based secure the necessary needs of as forced transfer of American vate Sector in strategic Stor- the effectiveness and effi- with a number of countries to million people for two years on diversifying sources of goods and commodities, not- technology from US compa- age’ at the headquarters of ciency of strategic storage of achieve this goal of diversifi- He said that storage facil- import, establishing strategic ing that an electronic system nies, and massive subsidies Qatar Chamber, Obaidli said, foodstuffs and commodities cation,” he said. ity for cereals will be shifted storage of food and strategic has been launched to man- given to Chinese firms. “These 22 items have been which is one of the key pil- Qatar Chamber Chairman from Doha Port to Hamad commodities, achieving local age the strategic storage and But observers say Beijing classified as essential items lars of the country’s national Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim al Port soon to increase the self-sufficiency, enhancingidentify the abundance of is highly unlikely to make the by the government especially strategy for food security,” he Thani, who also attended the storage capacity for this es- productive capacities, and goods in the private sector. kind of profound changes to after the blockade was im- said. seminar, said that Qatar’s sential food commodity. developing infrastructure Qatar Chamber First Vice the structure of its economy posed on the country two and Obaidli said the govern- private sector did a remarka- Speaking on the occasion, and legislation. Chairman Mohamed bin sought by Washington, which a half years ago. The govern- ment is also working in close ble job by ensuring sufficient Masoud Jarallah al Marri, He stressed that these Twar said that food security could politically undermine ment wants to partner with cooperation with the private supplies of food products director of the Food Secu- steps are adopted in order to is one of the most important the Communist Party. all private players in the food sector to diversify its sources after the blockade. rity Department at the Min- meet the challenges related segments that require public- Trump also has sought sector to ensure that there of importing food products. “After learning the les- istry of Municipal and En- to global markets, climate private partnership. pledges from Beijing to make is a stock of all these main “We can not rely on im- sons from the blockade, the vironment and Secretary of changes, monopolistic poli- A large number of busi- enormous purchases of US items for six months on any porting any food product just country has embarked upon the National Committee for cies, or changes at the local nessmen and representatives farm exports that experts given day.” from one country. Now it is a number of projects under Food Security, said the stra- and regional level. of local companies special- say may exceed demand in As the representative our strategy to import a max- the PPP model to ensure self- tegic storage facilities would He said also that the is- ised in food and storage were China, and the capacity of US body of private sector in Qa- imum of 30 percent of any sufficiency in food products,” help in facing the challenges suance of the Law No 24 of also present. farmers. 10 Wednesday, December 11, 2019 Economy & Business Build Your House Exhibition 2020 announces Ashghal as official partner

Ashghal will have a dedicated pavilion at the Ashghal projects expo, and will showcase its latest projects in ● Committed to an integrated plan to develop the infrastructure Qatar related to housing requirements of the citizens’ lands in vital parts including the south of Tribune news network with 16,900 housing vouchers, Wukeir, Al Ebb, Leabaib, AlKreitey- Doha and continues the work progress at, West Mueither, and other in ten residential areas as part areas, Ashghal is set to serve NeXTFairs, the organiser of of developing roads and infra- more than 16,500 housing Build Your House 2020 exhibi- structure for citizens’ lands, and vouchers tion, has announced that the Pub- prepare those lands in terms of lic Works Authority (Ashghal), will roads, waste drainage, rain water ● They are also awarding projects be the official partner of the Build drainage, street lighting systems, to serve 12 areas with 16,900 Your House 2020 Exhibition. smart transportation, and street housing vouchers, and continues Under the patronage of HE planning. Those services will the work progress in ten Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin leave huge impact on the resi- residential areas as part of Khalifa al Thani, Prime Minister dents’ welfare. developing roads and and the Minister of Interior, the Rawad Sleem, Managing Direc- infrastructure for citizens’ lands, inaugural edition of Build Your tor of NeXTfairs, said, “We thank and prepare those lands in House 2020 will take place from all government authorities and terms of roads, waste drainage, March 2 to 4, 2020 at Qatar Na- private companies for their con- tional Convention Center (QNCC). tinuous support. The Public Works rain water drainage, street Ashghal will have a dedicated Authority’ Ashghal’ is the main lighting systems, smart pavilion at the exhibition, which supporter of the country’s develop- transportation, and street will showcase its latest develop- ment. We welcome them as an of- An artistic image of Ashghal’s housing project. planning ments and projects in Qatar re- ficial partner of the much-awaited lated to housing requirements. Build Your House 2020 and thank its latest projects and future plans ment Labour and Social Affairs, all stages, from submitting housing Development Bank, and others. Besides the pavilion, Ashghal will them for their commitment. that will have a direct impact on represented by the Housing De- applications to receiving approv- These workshops aim to pro- deliver six workshops throughout “This backing reflects the people’s choice of lands to partment, will have a private booth als. Informative brochures will also vide Qatari Nationals with the the exhibition. united effort of the national com- build their new houses.” at the exhibition, where experts be distributed at the booth.” latest information about modern Committed to an integrated panies to support the building Sleem added, “The will inform visitors about dif- Other partners and sponsors technologies and building materi- plan to develop the infrastructure sector and other vital events in Ministry of Administra- ferent housing designs and include Kahramaa as Strategic als used in interior design, archi- of the citizens’ lands in vital parts Qatar. Our exhibition will be a tive Develop- the varied services of the Partner and Tadmur Trading as tecture and construction. including the south of Wuke- central platform for Ashghal to department, through the Founding Partner. The Silver This will add great value espe- ir, Al Ebb, Leabaib, AlKreit- inform people about Sponsors of the event are Skyline cially for those planning to build eyat, West Mueither, and Engineering Consultants, New Vi- a new house, renovate their exist- other areas, Ashghal is set sion Contracting and Al Jaber AC ing house, or add to the current to serve more than 16,500 & Lift Systems. development. Participants will housing vouchers. Thanks to the strong and con- also get to explore new and smart They are also awarding tinuous support from ministries methods to build or renovate their projects to serve 12 areas and government entities, exhibi- houses in cost-effective, modern, tors are showing keen interest in stylish ways. the exhibition and the exhibit space They can start from choosing is being booked at a rapid pace. the consultant and contractor, SME’s and other local busi- who will provide essential infor- nesses are expressing their in- mation such as the initial steps of terest to participate in the event, planning, budgeting, designing, promote their products and ser- permits, and contracting, through vices before a local and interna- to the actual delivery of their tional audience, and contribute to dream house, cost-effectively, and the success of the exhibition. sustainably. In addition to the exhibition, Workshops topics will include ‘Build Your House 2020’ will host free ‘Housing Loans and the Process In- seminars, educational and special- volved’, ‘Budgeting for Housing Pro- ized workshops that will target Qatari jects,’ ‘Construction and Renovation nationals and will be presented by Permits and Legal Constraints’, ‘ the Ministry of Municipality and En- Tarsheed Initiative towards Qatar vironment, Ministry of Economy and 2030, ‘Planning, Design and Archi- Commerce, Ministry of Social Devel- tectural Plans for a Residence, and opment, Ashghal, Kahramaa, Qatar other related topics. Bedaya holds workshop series to help entrepreneurs start a business

Tribune news network els, best ways to market projects Doha through social media tools as well as accounting and financial reporting Bedaya Center for Entrepre- for startups. neurship and Career Development The aim of these workshops was On this occasion, Ahmad al (Bedaya Center), a joint initiative to help entrepreneurs get their Saygh, Entrepreneurship Manager by Qatar Development Bank (QDB) ideas and ventures to the next at Bedaya Center, said, “We are con- and Silatech, recently held a series level through structured learning vinced that several workshops at the of workshops at the third edition of Foundation Program has succeeded the Foundation Program. Ahmad al Saygh, Entrepreneurship in providing the necessary tools and The programme aims to intro- Manager at Bedaya Center guidance to our promising entrepre- duce participants to the basic con- neurs in achieving their goals. cept of entrepreneurship and spread “The aim of these workshops the culture among this segment of their success and continuity. was to help entrepreneurs get their society, Bedaya said in a statement During these workshops which ideas and ventures to the next level on Tuesday. were conducted over a period of through structured learning. We The main objective of the Foun- four days, the center’s entrepre- will continue with our efforts to ex- dation Program is to help entre- neurship consultants addressed the plore more opportunities to address preneurs work towards developing procedures for establishing busi- the challenges of imparting profes- their ideas and transforming them ness ventures, how to prepare a sional skills necessary for entrepre- The main objective of the Foundation Program is to help entrepreneurs work towards developing their ideas and transform- into business projects and ensure feasibility study and business mod- neurship development.” ing them into business projects and ensure their success and continuity.

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Tribune news network analyses and thought-leader- and our long-term partner- Doha ship under the themes of en- ship. As the energy sector is ergy and sustainable develop- integral to the transition to Qatar Shell has renewed its ment. a more sustainable world, membership with Al-Attiyah partnerships that provide op- Foundation for another two Qatar Shell supports portunities for knowledge years (2019-2021), a state- sharing, become even more ment said on Tuesday. Foundation to continue important.” The deal was signed by its mission to provide in- Faulkner said, “Qatar Vice Chairman of the Al-Atti- depth research, analyses Shell is proud to renew our yah Foundation Ibrahim Ibra- and thought-leadership important and longstanding him and Managing Director under the themes of partnership with the Al-Atti- and Chairman of Qatar Shell energy and sustainable yah Foundation. We will con- Andrew Faulkner, in Doha re- development tinue to contribute to the ex- cently. cellent platform it provides for Qatar Shell has been a sharing independent expert long-standing member and Ibrahim said, “Once again, opinion and promoting mean- partner of the Foundation for I am pleased to join hands ingful discussion of themes over five years, supporting the with Andrew Faulkner, Man- surrounding energy and sus- independent, non-profit think aging Director and Chairman tainable development, which tank, to continue its mission of Qatar Shell, to celebrate are vital to Qatar’s future de- The deal was signed by Vice Chairman of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Ibrahim Ibrahim (right) and Managing Director and Chairman of Qatar Shell to provide in-depth research, their membership renewal velopment in these fields.” Andrew Faulkner, in Doha recently.

US Fed opens final Stock markets are nervous 2019 meeting; no rate move expected as US tariff deadline nears AFP and confidence are strong. Washington The housing market has With the December 15 deadline approaching, US President Donald Trump still has not scrapped planned lev- picked up. Unemployment ies on $160 billion of Chinese goods, which many fear could derail the long-running talks The Federal Reserve on is still very low as hiring Tuesday opened its final continues. GDP growth policy meeting of 2019, slowed in the third quar- AFP with markets overwhelm- ter but was still better than London ingly expecting the central feared. bank to leave interest rates If Washington and Bei- Key stock markets were soft untouched. jing manage to seal a partial Tuesday and the dollar fal- After cutting rates three trade deal and at least cease tered as nervousness reigned times in the summer and hostilities, an end to uncer- surrounding China-US trade fall, policymakers have said tainty could give businesses talks with less than one week they are now pausing to a sharp boost. until Washington is due to im- watch how the world’s larg- However, economists pose fresh tariffs on Chinese est economy performs. goods. With robust job growth Should GDP growth fall With the December 15 and steady consumer deadline approaching, US spending, central bankers below two percent in President Donald Trump still believe the United States the final quarter of this has not scrapped planned lev- has proved “resilient” in year and the first quar- ies on $160 billion of Chinese the face of a slowing world ter of 2020, the Fed goods, which many fear could economy and a trade war could be compelled to derail the long-running talks. with China, both of which add stimulus to the “Given the market has have helped send American economy, according to bought into the December tar- manufacturing into decline. iff delay in a big way, all hell The Fed is due to an- Rubeela Farooqi of High could break loose if the tariffs nounce its latest decision, Frequency Economics don’t get postponed,” said Ste- along with a new set of eco- phen Innes at AxiTrader. nomic forecasts, at 1900 “Indeed, that would be a GMT on Wednesday, fol- say the Fed could soon be- bitter pill for investors to swal- lowed by a news conference gin to feel pressure to re- low as the reality.. sets in that File photo of shipping containers stacked on a train at the Port of Los Angeles. (AFP) by Fed Chairman Jerome sume cutting rates. they have yet again been taken Powell shortly afterward. Even amid more posi- down the trade talk garden tipped to win a majority that said Joshua Mahony, senior downbeat -- are keeping deal- Tokyo - Nikkei 225: DOWN Job creation shot well tive data, dark spots in the path only to end up at the cliff will help him drive through his market analyst at IG trading ers on their toes. 0.1 percent at 23,410.19 (close) past expectations last economy have mostly per- edge.” Brexit deal. group. While the week is full of Hong Kong - Hang month, according to official sisted. Adjusted for infla- The London equity mar- The euro, meanwhile, got a Wall Street was mildly low- key events including central Seng: DOWN 0.2 percent at data released Friday, wip- tion, consumer spending ket was also hit by official shot in the arm from a closely- er in late New York morning bank decisions in the US and 26,436.62 (close) ing away fears that employ- in October was the weakest data showing the UK econo- watched gauge of confidence trades while European stock Europe, market observers say Shanghai - Composite: UP ers’ demand for labor. since February. my flattened in October after among German financial play- markets ended their trading the trade negotiations are key. 0.1 percent at 2,917.32 (close) “This just leaves the Should GDP growth fall contracting the previous two ers -- the ZEW barometer -- day off the worst levels seen in - Key figures around 1640 Euro/dollar: UP at $1.1094 Fed very comfortably on below two percent in the fi- months. returning to positive territory the morning, with Paris even GMT - London - FTSE 100: from $1.1064 at 2200 GMT the sidelines for 2020, or nal quarter of this year and But sterling still climbed after months in the red, al- managing a slight gain. DOWN 0.3 percent at 7,213.76 Pound/dollar: UP at at least as we enter the new the first quarter of 2020, to an eight-month high at though fears linger over trade Major Asian indices had points (close) $1.3172 from $1.3147 year,” Diane Swonk, chief the Fed could be compelled $1.3190, one day after reach- tensions and an industrial earlier closed little changed. Frankfurt - DAX 30: Euro/pound: UP at 84.22 economist at Grant Thorn- to add stimulus to the econ- ing a 2.5-year peak versus the slowdown. The consensus is that DOWN 0.3 percent at pence from 84.15 pence ton, told AFP. omy, according to Rubeela euro. Regarding European eq- China and the US will even- 13,070.72 (close) Dollar/yen: UP at 108.72 Futures markets as of Farooqi of High Frequency The British currency re- uities, “the Sunday deadline tually hammer out a partial Paris - CAC 40: UP 0.2 yen from 108.56 yen Tuesday predict the Fed Economics. mains well supported going for further US tariffs on Chi- pact as part of a wider trade percent at 5,848.03 (close) Brent North Sea crude: UP will be on hold until Sep- “They might be forced into the final straight of the nese goods has dragged stock agreement, which has fuelled EURO STOXX 50: FLAT at 0.2 percent at $64.40 per bar- tember of next year. to move by the end of the UK general election Thurs- markets lower, with an un- a global equity rally for weeks. 3,671.78 rel Consumer spending first quarter,” she toldA FP. day, with Prime Minister Bo- derwhelming set of UK data... However comments from New York - Dow: FLAT at West Texas Intermediate: ris Johnson’s Conservatives further hindering sentiment”, both sides -- optimistic and 27,910.59 UP 0.4 percent $58.27 QSSC awarded ISO certification Amazon lawsuit will not delay for integrated management system $10 bn JEDI contract: Pentagon AFP artificial intelligence. the lead contender to pro- Tribune news network He added, “QSSC is com- Washington “We actually have a kick- vide technology for JEDI, Doha mitted to continuous improve- off event with Microsoft to- with AWS dominating the ment and aims to exceed ISO The lawsuit filed by Amazon morrow [Wednesday] morn- cloud computing arena and Qatar Security Systems standards. I would like to challenging a $10 billion US ing,” Lord said. the company already provid- Company (QSSC), a subsidi- thank the QSSC team for their military cloud computing con- ing classified servers for other ary of Qatari Investors Group hard work and dedication to- tract awarded to Microsoft will government outfits including Technology, has been awarded wards our valued customers not delay implementation of Amazon was considered the CIA. new certifications from the In- and the company”. the project, a senior Pentagon the lead contender to pro- In court documents re- ternational Standards Organi- “The ISO 9001:2015 and official saidT uesday. vide technology for JEDI, leased Monday, Amazon al- sation (ISO), the company said 14001:2015 certificates have Amazon has alleged that with AWS dominating the leged “improper pressure from in a statement on Tuesday. become key requirements for President Donald Trump cloud computing arena President Donald J. Trump, The company fulfilled tender submissions, and they abused the power of his office and the company already who launched repeated public requirements for ISO 9001: will help us secure new con- to deny the company the mas- providing classified serv- and behind-the-scenes attacks 2015 for Quality Management tracts and clients. The ISO sive contract in late October. to steer the JEDI contract Systems, ISO 14001:2015 for 9001:2015 accreditation show- “We will deal with Ama- ers for other government away from AWS to harm his Environment Management cases the improvements we zon’s legal actions. I cannot outfits including the CIA perceived political enemy -- System, and ISO 45001:2018 made to our internal manage- comment on those right now,” Jeffrey P. Bezos.” for Occupational Health & ment and operational process- said Under Secretary of De- A heavily redacted court The Pentagon’s mistakes Safety Management Systems, es, which have led to enhanced fense for Acquisition and Sus- filing byA mazon detailed al- in the contract were “hard to which together represent the customer service. tainment Ellen Lord. leged errors that ended with understand and impossible most recognised certificates Omar al Hassan, Executive Director of Qatari Investors Group Technology “On the other hand, the “But I will tell you we are Microsoft being chosen over to assess” when separated in the field of quality man- ISO 14001:2015 certification moving right now forward its Amazon Web Services from Trump’s “repeatedly agement. ness processes, and raised the rigorous and company- demonstrates QSS’s com- with the JEDI contract.” (AWS) cloud computing divi- expressed determination to, The integrated manage- awareness of risk manage- wide audit stage leading to the mitment to international The 10-year contract for sion, part of the technology in the words of the president ment system (IMS) delivers ment to protect workers and award of certificates which will industry-specific environmen- the Joint Enterprise Defense group led by Amazon chief himself, ‘screw Amazon.’” a higher quality of services the environment. not only enhance our internal tal standards, while the ISO Infrastructure program, Jeff Bezos. The bid protest filed in with a stronger focus on Omar al Hassan, Executive management and operational 45001:2018 certification will better known as JEDI, ulti- Bezos, who also owns the US Court of Federal Claims customer satisfaction, in- Director of Qatari Investors processes, but also improve ensure a safer work environ- mately will see all military Washington Post, is a frequent urges that the rival JEDI creased efficiency in the use Group Technology said, “We our competitive standing in fu- ment with enhanced produc- branches sharing informa- target of the US president. bids be re-evaluated and a of resources, improved busi- are pleased to have passed ture commercial efforts”. tion performance”, Omar said. tion in a system boosted by Amazon was considered new decision reached. Sheikh Khalifa elected as Al Duhail Club President WEDNESday, DECEMBER 11, 2019 page 14 Al Sadd take on Oceania champs Hienghene Sport in opener today

The Schedule Play-Off December 11: Al Sadd vs Hienghene Sport We understand that we’re the 8:30pm at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium Quarter-finals favourites. Our aim is for the players December 14: Play-off winner vs Monterrey not to feel the added pressure. We Tribune News Network 8:30pm at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium want them to play without fear and Doha December 14: Al Hilal vs Esperance de Tunis 5.00pm at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium express themselves freely. Al Sadd, winners of Qatar’s Fifth-place play-off December 17: QF 1 Loser vs QF 2 Loser – Xavi Hernandez, coach Al Sadd domestic league and AFC 5:30pm at Khalifa International Stadium Champions League semi-fi- Semi-finals nalists this year, will take on December 17: QF 1 Winner vs Flamengo surprise Oceania champions 8:30pm at Khalifa International Stadium Hienghene Sport in the open- December 18: QF 2 Winner vs Liverpool ing game of the 16th edition 8:30pm at Khalifa International Stadium of the FIFA Club World Cup Al Sadd coach Xavi Hernandez (left) addresses the media in Doha on Tuesday ahead of the FIFA Club 3rd Place Play-Off at the Jassim Bin Hamad Sta- World Cup 2019 opening match against Hienghene Sport. December 21: SF 1 Loser vs SF 2 Loser 5:30pm at Khalifa International Stadium dium on Wednesday. Final This will be Al Sadd’s second December 21: SF 1 Winner vs SF 2 Winner participation in the competition 8:30pm at Khalifa International Stadium after debuting in the 2011 edi- tion, where they finished third. This time the man in charge will On Xavi being the first be none other than Xavi Her- to have played in FIFA Club Afif receives Asia Player nandez, who won that 2011 edi- World Cup and now coaching tion with Barcelona. After four a side in the same tournament, of the Year 2019 award seasons playing for Al Sadd, the the Spaniard expressed sur- veteran Spain midfielder hung prise. ““I didn’t know it! So, it’s up his boots in May to take up a privilege, thank you for the the coaching reins. information!... I am more ex- Facing them will be Hieng- cited now, it’s an honour.” hene Sport, the first New Cal- Meanwhile, Hienghene edonian team to reach the Club Sport’s head coach Felix World Cup, who themselves will Tagawa hoped for his team to be hoping to spring a surprise. Hienghene Sport coach Felix Tagawa (left) and player Bertrand Kai speak to the media on Tuesday. make a good start. “It’s a very “We’ve looked at Hienghene big match for us, with a team and we understand that we’re that plays football very well, the favourites, although you still The teams that continually shows their have to go out and do it on the Al Sadd Hienghene Sport skill through their style of pitch. Our aim is for the play- Goalkeepers: Sadd al Sheeb, Meshaal Goalkeepers: Rocky Nyikeine, Yeiwene It’s a big privilege for us to football,” he said of Al Sadd. ers not to feel the added pres- Barsham, Yousef Abdullah; Defenders: Yeiwene, Jacque Nyiekeine; Defenders: play against the best clubs. He, however, added: “To sure that comes with being the Pedro Miguel, Abdelkarim Hassan, Tarek Joris Gorendiawe, Williams Yentao, Bruno We are very excited to play, know us you’ll have to meet home team and wanting to per- Salman, Hamid Khaleefa, Boualem Hyanem, Jordan Dinet, Roy Kayara, Emile to start the competition. us. We will take our chance form – as can often happen. We Khoukhi, Hussain Bahzad, Yasir Isa; Bearune, Franck Sinem, Yvannoe Bamy; to be known in the match.... want them to play without fear Midfielders: Jung Wooyoung, Ali Assadalla, Midfielders: Cedric Sansot, Geordy Gony, Felix Tagawa, coach your competitor is the compe- and express themselves freely. tition, and it is on us to bring Gabi, Salem al Hajri, Moustafa Tarek, Faisal Miguel Kayara, Kohei Matsumoto, Kevin Hienghene Sport There are some quality players Mohammad; Forwards: Abdulaziz Rashid forward our best, so we can be Tein, Joseph Athale, Dos Santos Camargo, in my team,” said Al Sadd coach al Ansari, Hassan al haydos, Baghdad ready for tomorrow.” Sousa Vilela; Forwards: Antony Kai, Xavi Hernandez, former Barce- Bounedjah, Nam Tae-hee, Hashim Ali, this year, would surely look to Hienghene Sport’s player lona star player. Akram Afif, Rami Suhail. Jefferson Dahite, Bertrand Kai, Amy Roine. do the same. Bertrand Kai also spoke high- “It’s a big privilege for us to Coach: Xavi Heranandez. Coach: Felix Tagawa. “We have the best gen- ly of Al Sadd, saying, “Just play against the best clubs dur- eration of Qatari players in like their coach (Xavi) has ing this year... so we are very history, in my opinion,” said mentioned this is a profes- excited to play, to start the com- tions, home advantage has lers (2016) and Al Ain (2018). Xavi while addressing the pre- sional team that is very tough, petition,” he added. propelled the host nation’s Al Sadd, which is packed match media conference. “But and has been a champion for Qatar national team and Al Sadd Sports Club star Akram Afif received The Club World Cup is representatives to the final on with at least eight top star play- we have tomorrow a very diffi- Qatar Stars League numerous his best Asian Player of the Year 2019 award from Sheikh Salman a tournament given to sur- three occasions: Raja Casa- ers from the Qatar national cult game and we have to take times. We will try our best to bin Ibrahim al Khalifa, President of the Asian Football Confederation prises. In the last six edi- blanca (2013), Kashima Ant- team that won the Asian Cup it step by step.” defend our colours.” (AFC), on Tuesday. It’s me who suffers if we don’t have the ball: Coach Xavi aving lifted the FIFA competitive thing in a differ- up at Barça and in the national fer. You suffer when you don’t the same as mine, but I’ve got do it on the pitch. What I won’t are the Generation Amaz- Club World Cup twice ent way and I feel even more team. I make sure we work on have the ball. That 30-40 per nothing but admiration for him take from my teams is a lack of ing Program Ambassador. Hwhile wearing the col- responsible as a coach. So, yes, possession in every training cent of possession that you for everything he’s achieved effort. I want them to try. They How is Qatar getting in ours of Barcelona, Xavi makes I’m enjoying it. session and I have the players don’t have is when you have to at Atletico Madrid and what might fail 200 times, but I want gear for the FIFA World his return in an altogether trying to win the ball back as work hardest. he’s done at that club. The them to try. Cup 2022? fresh guise. Now coach of Qa- How do you describe soon as they can. likes of [Pep] Guardiola and I’ve spent the last four years tar 2019’s host champions Al yourself as a coach? That’s my philosophy: to have Is there any coach whose Jurgen Klopp have made their This is a tournament where playing for Al Sadd, but I’ve Sadd, the Catalan pass master I’d describe myself as someone possession high up the pitch method and tactics great- mark as coaches too, and Luis surprises can happen, with also had very close ties to the will be orchestrating from the who likes to have the ball. I’m – not just sitting and waiting – ly differ to yours, but you Aragones, Vicente del Bosque host teams having reached national football association touchline. there in the dugout suffering if and to go on the attack, because particularly admire all and Luis Enrique are also great the final in recent years. and the Aspire Academy, try- That Blaugrana DNA is set my team doesn’t have the ball. the more chances you create, the same? coaches. In some ways, a team What strengths could see ing to improve the standard of to be very present, too, with It was the same when I played: the more chances you have to Now that I’ve seen how difficult is a reflection of its coach. And Al Sadd do the same? the new generation of players. possession and a selfish de- I loved being on the ball. What win. Where I have surprised this job is, I’ve obviously got ad- the hallmark of coaches like Al Sadd is a team with just the The team’s pretty much ready sire to hoard the ball key to I want is for my team to have myself is that when I started miration for every coach that’s Klopp, Simeone and Guardiola, right mix of experience and for the World Cup and they’re his coaching ethos. FIFA.com control and I think you have out as a coach I didn’t think so gone in and changed a club. each of whom have their own youth. We’ve got the best ever competing very well because sat down with Xavi to talk past that when you have the ball. much about the defensive side It’s pretty clear that [Diego] style and way of playing, is re- generation of Qatari players they have a great coach in Felix glories, his present switch to That’s the way I was brought of the game. But now you suf- Simeone’s coaching style is not ally important. They’ve man- the team’s ever had and we Sanchez, who works so well. the dugout and the future Qa- aged to get their philosophies have eight or ten national team The family’s very happy be- tar has in store with the FIFA and their playing styles across players with a lot of talent: cause they’ve given us every- World Cup on the horizon. to their players. Akram Afif, Saad al Sheeb the thing. It’s a very easy country goalkeeper, Hassan Al Haydos, to live in, very comfortable, You hung up your boots How do you aim to tackle who’s the national team cap- welcoming and safe. And then in May and within a few the challenge of being the tain, Tarek Salman, Boualem you’ve got the whole focus on months you were on the host side here at the Club Khoukhi, and Salem. There are football here with the World touchline. Have you en- World Cup? a lot of excellent young players. Cup. Qatar wants to do a good joyed the transition and What we’ll try to do is make And then we have the experi- job and I think it’s doing real- how do you reflect on sure the players don’t feel the ence of Gabi, the team captain. ly, really well. They’ve won the your first few months of extra pressure that comes with We have two good Korean Asian Cup and taken part in coaching? playing at home, internationals, and Baghdad the Copa America. They have I’ve had a very fast transition which happens a Bounedjah was the player of a great generation of players from player to coach. I’ve hard- lot – that pressure the tournament at the Africa and are really in a position to ly had any time to think about of having to prove Cup of Nations and scored the compete. it. Obviously I had a football- yourself. This is a special prize winner in the final. We have a Everything they’re doing in ing vision in mind, because as for us. What I’ll try to say to the team that can play good foot- terms of construction is fo- pretty much everyone knows, team is that they forget about ball. It’s all going to come down cused on staging a great World I grew up at Barça and in the the pressure and show what to what happens on the day Cup. There are so many stadi- national team. It’s still football they can do. Pressure is some- and our mindset, which I think ums and people are going to be but the fact is you have a lot thing for me to deal with as the will be just right. We’re going amazed. Qatar has also been more responsibility. I’m always coach. We’ve looked at Hieng- to compete, though. lucky enough to have nearly ten asking myself if I miss playing. hene and we understand that years to prepare for this World Well, the fact is that I don’t be- we’re the favourites. In football, You’ve been living here in Cup. They’re going to make cause I’m involved in the whole Xavi Hernandez has spent the last four years playing for Al Sadd before taking over as the coach. though, you have to go out and Qatar for a few years and such a good job of it. (Fifa.com) Sports Wednesday, December 11, 2019 13 Being at Qatar 2019, a dream come true: Kai ith a population of barely 2,500, Hienghene is a small town lo- FIFA Club World Cup Qatar catedW 380km from Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia. 2019 live and exclusive Its most famous club, Hieng- hene Sport, has become the most recognisable symbol on beIN SPORTS of the town – and with good reason. The club are enjoying Tribune News Network and 2010 FIFA World Cup fi- the best period in their his- Doha nalist Nigel de Jong are all set to tory and, having won the 2019 join the beIN SPORTS’ studios OFC Champions League, are beIN SPORTS, the global for world class analysis of one now gearing up for the FIFA sports channel is set to host of the biggest FIFA Club World Club World Cup Qatar 2019, the FIFA Club World Cup Qa- Cup tournaments to date. stealing the limelight from tar 2019 live and exclusive on Coverage of the FIFA Club Noumea’s big clubs like AS its channels. World Cup Qatar 2019 starts Magenta and AS Mont-Dore. Set to take place in three with the morning show every world class stadiums in Qatar day followed by special pro- from December 11 to 21 – this grams and shows – including edition of the FIFA Club the daily evening show. World Cup will see three beIN SPORTS HD1 will teams from the MENA region broadcast the matches exclu- compete for the coveted tro- sively in Arabic while beIN Sport & pride “Coming to Qatar to participate in this great competition is a dream come true; no one believed we could win the title. We ourselves didn’t phy for the first time. SPORTS HD11 will broadcast think we could achieve this success, but thanks to years of hard work, we carried the torch of those who preceded us and taught us the Qatari champions Al Sadd, in English. Hienghene Sport’s meaning of sacrifice,” says Hienghene Sport star Bertrand Kai. AFC Champions League win- The beIN SPORTS News continental title was a first ners Al Hilal and CAF Cham- channel will also broadcast ex- for the club and New ment is a source of immense his life in Hienghene, saying: addition to hunting and fish- We ourselves didn’t think we pions League winners ES Tu- clusive content on the tourna- Caledonia, a small country pride for the town and the “As amateur players, we live ing. “In our country we live could achieve this success, but nis are all set to feature in this ment including special docu- whose solitary appearance at country as whole, where foot- an ordinary life, and we try to as tribes and this helped us in thanks to years of hard work, year’s exciting competition. mentaries on host nation Qatar. a global tournament came at ball is not professionalised and strike a balance between our the team to be one family. We we carried the torch of those beIN presenters, analysts The opening match be- the FIFA U-17 World Cup players have to hold down full- work, family duties and play- make a lot of sacrifices when who preceded us and taught us and football legends including tween Al Sadd and Hienghene India 2017. The club’s time jobs, train in the evenings ing football. This is very diffi- we go to play football at the the meaning of sacrifice.” Mohamed Saadon al Kuwari, Sport will be telecast on beIN achievement is a source of and play games at weekends. cult, especially now that we’ve weekend and leave our fami- In their tournament Mohamed Abutrika, Wael SPORTS HD1 at 20:30 Mecca immense pride for the town Among those leading this reached this level, winning the lies behind,” he explained. opener, Hienghene will play Gomaa, Abdulaziz al Nasr, Time (GMT +3). lifestyle is Hienghene skipper OFC Champions League for Hienghene Sport club re- the host nation’s representa- Ayman Jadah, Lakhdar Ber- beIN entertains and oper- and the country as whole, Bertrand Kai, who manages a the first time in the country’s alised their first dream after tives Al Sadd in a win-or-go riche and many others will ates in 43 countries globally, where football is not boarding school, taking care history. This wouldn’t have being crowned OFC cham- home encounter. “We will try host special guests and con- including 24 countries across professionalised and players of logistics such as food and been possible without the sac- pions – the club winning an to be the best representative duct exclusive interviews with the MENA region. have to hold down full-time cleaning supplies. He goes to rifices all of us have made.” exciting final 1-0 with a won- of club and country, and to dedicated beIN studios avail- With broadcast on satellite jobs, train in the evenings work in the mornings, trains Despite being 36, Kai is still derful goal that prompted joy present a good image of foot- able for the tournament, in in 4K and Full HD, the beIN and play games at weekends. every day except Wednesdays, technically adroit and in great all across their home town. ball in Caledonia. addition to live matches with experience is also available on and plays official games on shape physically, and was re- The club’s soon-to-be-realised “The Qatari team is made Arabic and English commen- mobile, tablet, computer and Saturdays. Apart from during cently voted best player in his second dream is to partici- up of professional players tary, ensuring fans don’t miss other home devices through Hienghene’s continental ti- the close season, this severely domestic league. He is known pate in the FIFA Club World and I’m sure we’ll face a very a moment of the action. beIN CONNECT. tle was a first for the club and restricts his family time, so his for his selflessness and the sac- Cup. Speaking of the journey strong team and a far from Special guests including To watch the FIFA Club New Caledonia, a small coun- two sons and wife accompany rifices he makes on the field for Hienghene are on, Kai said: easy task. We will fight, but at Liverpool and England legend World Cup Qatar 2019™ ex- try whose solitary appearance him to matches to spend more his team-mates. Raised in the “Coming to Qatar to partici- the end of the day it’s a game Steve Mcmanaman, Dutch leg- clusively on beIN SPORTS, at a global tournament came time together. Ganem tribal area, he assumed pate in this great competition of 11 against 11 and the team end Ruud Gullit, former Liver- please visit www.bein.net/en/ at the FIFA U-17 World Cup In an interview with FIFA. responsibility at a young age, is a dream come true; no one with the most determination pool defender John Arne Riise subscribe/ India 2017. The club’s achieve- com in Doha, Kai spoke about learning to work in the fields in believed we could win the title. will win.”

SC security committee completes preparations UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE to secure FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019 Holders Liverpool reach last 16 AFP Norwegian wonder kid Erling QNA Salzburg (Austria) Braut Haaland was thwarted Doha as the Reds recorded their Liverpool struck twice in first clean sheet in the Cham- The Security Committee of two minutes through Naby Kei- pions League this season. the Supreme Committee for ta and Mohamed Salah to avoid Liverpool needed goal- Delivery and Legacy (SC) con- an embarrassing early Champi- keeper Alisson Becker to be at firmed that all preparations ons League exit by winning 2-0 his best early on as the Brazil- have been completed to se- in Salzburg on Tuesday. ian blocked from Takumi Mi- cure the FIFA Club World Cup The European champions namino and Haaland. Qatar 2019, which kicks off in needed to avoid defeat against However, the better chanc- Doha on Wednesday and con- the Austrian champions to es were coming for the Premier tinues till December 21. book their place in the last League leaders at the other Security Commander of the 16 and victory ensured they Liverpool’s Egyptian midfielder end. Salah dragged his first big 2019 FIFA Club World Cup Lt. A ringside view of the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium which will host the opening match of the FIFA Club did so as winners of Group E Mohamed Salah celebrates chance wide on his favoured Col. Khalifa Shaheen al Dosari World Cup 2019 Qatar between Al Sadd and Hienghene Sport on Wednesday. ahead of Napoli. scoring against RB Salzburg on left foot at the end of a brilliant underlined that all units of the Salah had been guilty of Tuesday. (AFP) Liverpool break from one end Security Committee are fully stadiums and other conditions give security men an opportu- ordinate between the Commit- missing a host of big chances of the field to the other. prepared for the champion- different from those during nity to carry out their tasks in a tee and the relevant authorities as Liverpool walked a tight- Salzburg had scored 87 Keita had been rewarded ship, adding that work is pro- the Gulf Cup. way that guarantees the safety in FIFA and the concerned au- rope for nearly an hour, but goals in 24 previous games for his goalscoring return to ceeding according to plans set He stressed that the main of all noting that all facilitations thorities in countries partici- made amends with a sumptu- this season, including three the team in Saturday’s 3-0 win in terms of security measures, target of the Security Commit- will be provided to the public, pating in the Club World Cup, ous finish from a narrow angle when Liverpool edged a at Bournemouth and seemed facilitation the movement of tee is the safety of the masses especially families, children in order to provide security for after Keita’s header had set- seven-goal thriller between keen to make a mark against traffic, ensuring the flow of and the participating teams and people with disabilities. all participating teams, their tled the holders’ nerves. the two back in October. But his former side. the people and providing all and achieving the maximum For football fans coming sports missions and the media. security services in accordance levels of security for all con- from abroad, Al Dosari said Meanwhile, Captain Mo- with the best levels and inter- cerned parties, as well as that there is a complete coor- hammed Omar al Shahwani, national standards. bringing the championship dination with countries whose captain of Al Sadd Sports Sta- He noted that the security out in a manner befitting Qatar fans are expected to attend the dium said that security plans preparations for the Club World and its prominent experience tournament, adding that there have been put in place to se- Bianca Andreescu named Cup are going on the same level in organising international are about eighty nationalities cure the stadium to facilitate of interest and coordination be- and regional sporting events. whose citizens can obtain an the entry and exit of the fans tween the executive units of the He praised the great ef- immediate visa from the air- and players noting that a large Canada’s athlete of the year Security Committee in the 24th forts exerted by all units to port, and most of the teams tent was set up for the security Arabian Gulf Cup 24. make the 24th Arabian Gulf participating in the tourna- inspection process. AFP He pointed to some condi- Cup a success, affirming his ment have their countries en- He added that the specta- Montreal tions that have been consid- absolute confidence to achieve joying this advantage. tors, after passing the inspec- ered and as stipulated by the similar success with FIFA Club For his part, Head of the tion tent, will enter Jassim bin Canadian teenager Bianca regulations of FIFA as the or- World Cup 2019. Communication and Media Hamad Stadium at Al Sadd Andreescu added another ganiser and supervisor of this Al Dosari advised fans to Unit of the Security Committee Club through 7 gates where honour to her glittering year tournament, such as condi- arrive early at the stadium to Col. Khaled al Kaabi said that security personnel and vol- on Monday after becoming the tions for holders of match tick- avoid traffic congestion and the past period witnessed ex- unteers will help them reach first tennis player to be award- ets, persons allowed to enter overloading the gates, and to tensive communications to co- their seats in the stands. ed the Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada’s top athlete. The 19-year-old earns the award after a season which saw her become the first ‘Proud’ Deschamps’ France contract extended till World Cup 2022 player from Canada to win a Canadian Bianca Andreescu with the US Open Trophy she won in Grand Slam singles title with August defeating legendary Serena Williams in the final. Paris: Didier Deschamps’ con- Deschamps. Portugal and one more team her victory at the US Open, tract as coach of world champi- Federation president Noel Le still to qualify through the play- where she defeated Serena “I can’t wait for what 2020 ton (ice hockey), Andre De ons France has been extended Graet had previously said that offs. He will shortly become the Williams in the final. will bring and am always Grasse (athletics) and Mike through to the 2022 World Cup a contract extension for the longest-serving France coach, She also became the first proud to represent Canada at Soroka (baseball). in Qatar, the French football fed- 51-year-old was dependent on overtaking the eight years and Canadian in 50 years to win the highest level.” Previous winners of the eration announced on Tuesday. France qualifying for the 2020 six months of service by Michel the Rogers Cup, also defeating Andreescu was a unani- award include ice hockey leg- Deschamps, a former France France’s football head coach European championships. Hidalgo between January 1976- Williams in the final. mous choice for the award, ends Wayne Gretzky, Sidney skipper who led the team to Didier Deschamps. Deschamps duly guided France June 1984. Deschamps has “I’m so thankful for this which is selected by a poll of Crosby and Bobby Orr, 1996 1998 World Cup glory, has been into the competition, where won 65 out of 100 matches award,” Andreescu said. “I 30 sports journalists. Olympic 100m gold medallist at the coaching helm of Les continue the adventure (until the they have been drawn alongside since replacing Laurent Blanc was not expecting it and to be Other nominees for the Donovan Bailey and former Bleus since summer 2012. 2022 World Cup), even if our 2014 world champions Germa- as national team boss following the first tennis player to win is honour included Brooke Hen- Formula One world champion “I’m very happy, very proud to next goal is Euro 2020,” said ny, reigning European champions Euro 2012. (AFP) even more surreal. derson (golf), Jordan Binning- Jacques Villeneuve. 14 Wednesday, December 11, 2019 Sports

Sheikh Khalifa elected Al Duhail Club President

His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad al Thani was elected the president of the Al Duhail Club at the General Assembly held on Tuesday. Sheikh Khalifa succeeded HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani. Khalifa Khamis al Sulaiti was elected as Vice-President of the club. Sheikh Khalifa addressed the attendees and extended thanks to HE Sheikh Abdullah for guiding the club to become one of the strongest at the local and the Asian levels. He was congratulated by Qatar Olympic Com- mittee President His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al Thani on becoming the chief of Al Duhail Club. Later Sheikh Khalifa commented, ““I am honoured to be elected as the President of Al Duhail Club. I pray to God to grant me success and want to thank the members of the board of directors for the new responsibility. I look forward to doing everything that brings laurels to the club, enhances the image of the club, its members and fans.” Qatar Stars League Al Sadd, Duhail drawn holds coaches meeting QNA Executive Director of Compe- Doha titions and Football Develop- ment Ahmed Khellil Abbassi, The Qatar Stars League (QSL) Acting Director of Football in Group C and D held a meeting with coaches of Development Miguel Heitor QNB Stars League clubs, un- and Head of Competitions der the slogan One Team, One Maksat Glychmamedov. Qa- Goal, with the aim of becom- tar Football Association’s AFC Champions ing the best league in Asia. Football Development De- During the meeting, all partment Director Fahad League 2020: 56 opinions as well as proposals Thani al Zaraa and Referees’ and the coaches’ observations Committee representative teams to battle and views on some techni- Abdullah al Balooshi were cal matters were discussed. also present. it out for top This is being done to benefit from their great experiences Qatar h’ball team trains honours in the ongoing development for Asian championship of Qatar football, in line with The Qatari handball team QNA/AFC the technical and professional continues its preparation for Kuala Lumpur work to reach the best levels, the upcoming Asian cham- as some of them participated pionship, set to take place in Qatar clubs Al Duhail have in the World Cup and UEFA Kuwait from January 16-27. been drawn in Group D and C Champions League, as players The competition also acts as respectively of the 2020 AFC or coaches. a qualifier to the World Cup Champions League following The participants expressed which will take place in Egypt the draw held on Tuesday. their happiness and sounded in 2021. Al Sadd SC, AFC CL win- optimistic about the ability to There are currently 19 ners in 2011 and semi-finalists reach common goals and am- players in the training camp, in 2019, will face Sepahan FC bitions. representing Al Duhail, Al from Iran, Al Nassr from Sau- On the sidelines of the Sadd, Al Rayyan, Al Ahli, Al di Arabia and the winner of a meeting, an exhibition match Arabi, Al Wakra, Qatar and Al play-off in Group D. was organised with the par- Khor clubs. Al Arabi have the Al Duhail, meanwhile, will ticipation of a number of club most number players in the play against teams from Saudi coaches and former stars of national camp with four. Arabia, UAE, and Iran. Qatar football, in addition to The team will play a friend- Two-time winners Guang- A picture of screen displaying the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup 2020 official draw for the playoff and group stages during the 2020 Algerian national team coach ly match with Iran before leav- zhou Evergrande of China PR AFC Champions League football tournament at the AFC headquarters in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday. (AFP) Djamel Belmadi and Argentin- ing to Croatia to take part in a were drawn in Group G with ian star and Inter Milan Vice- friendly tournament, which is Suwon Samsung Bluewings, Group H with Japan’s Yoko- hua FC, Perth Glory and a West Zones. The 2020 season the champions, should they President Javier Zanetti. scheduled from January 2 to Johor Darul Ta’zim and the hama F.Marinos, Australia’s play-off winner in Group F. kicks off with the preliminary not qualify through their do- The meeting was held at January 7. Qatar are in Group winner of a play-off. Sydney FC and a play-off A total of 56 teams will be stage on January 14 with the mestic league, with an added the Aspire Zone Football De- B of the Asian championships Korea Republic’s Jeonbuk winner while Ulsan Hyundai vying for the 2020 AFC Cham- two-leg final scheduled for incentive of a guaranteed spot velopment Department head- alongside Japan and China. Hyundai Motors - winners in FC, champions in 2012, were pions League, with the group November 22 and 28. The in the Preliminary/Play-off quarters, in the presence of They begin their campaign on 2006 and 2016 - will play in drawn with Shanghai Shen- stage divided into the East and upcoming edition will present stage of the 2021 season. QSL CEO Hani Taleb Ballan, January 16 against China. Rain plays spoilsport as Qatar T10 Qatar Shell, Aspire Academy sign Cricket League games washed out agreement to develop Koora Time Tribune News Network Ibrahim shines in Doha

Swift Gallopers’ Qatar Shell and Koora Time’s long-time hosts As- thrilling six-run pire Academy inked a new agreement to introduce the victory ‘Football Skills Methodology’, an 18-week long programme Tribune News Network specifically designed byA spire DOHA Academy for kids who join the initiative at entry-level. Rain played a spoilsport in The new methodology fol- the Qatar T10 Cricket League Qatar T10 League Standings lows a gradual progression with both the matches being Team M W L NR PTS system by adding additional abandoned without a ball be- Desert Riders 3 2 0 1 5 elements of football training ing bowled at the Asian Town Flying Oryx 3 1 1 1 3 as children acquire new skills, Stadium on Tuesday. Falcon Hunters 2 1 1 - 2 such as ball handling, team play Andrew Faulkner (left), Managing Director and Chairman of Qatar Standings leaders Desert Swift Gallopers 2 1 1 - 2 and goal scoring. Shell, and Ivan Bravo, Director General of Aspire Academy sign the Riders and Pearl Gladiators Heat Stormers 2 0 1 1 1 In line with the agreement, agreement documents at the Aspire Academy on Tuesday. were scheduled to play the first Pearl Gladiators 2 0 1 1 1 Aspire Academy will deliver a match, while the second clash coaching Seminar for all the that Aspire Academy joins this healthy lifestyles within Qatar pitted Flying Oryx against Koora Time coaches before the impactful initiative. Through- society”. Heat Stormers. The incessant The rain-soaked outfield of the Asian Town Stadium, the venue of the ongoing Qatar T10 Cricket League, programme kicks off. Coaches out the last seven years, we In recognition of its positive rain forced the organisers, the on Tuesday. Both matches scheduled for Tuesday evening were washed out. from Aspire Academy will in- have been able to inspire over impact on the health of youth, Qatar Cricket Association, to troduce them to the new meth- 100,000 youth, supporting Qa- Koora Time has won 12 awards call the day off. All the four ers cut short a bold bid for a Khan, Saad Bin Zafar, Iqbal seventh over. odology, and educate trainers tar’s wider sports revolution, locally and internationally. teams got one point each. win by Falcon Hunters and Chaudhry and Irshad Umar Pearl Gladiators contin- on how to organise sessions and the next chapter in our In 2019, Koora Time earned After the third day of the posted their first victory with shared the wickets. ued to rally and they needed and adapt training techniques story will ensure we continue three internationally acclaimed League, Dream Riders lead six runs. Batting first, they put Pearl Gladiators had a hor- 19 runs in the final over with to different circumstances to to offer an attractive platform awards, the latest of which is the table with five points from up a healthy 106 for five on rific start as they lost three three wickets in hands. Ibra- maximise the activation time of that many other children can its fourth Asian Football Con- three games. the board as Zaheer Ibrahim top players for just five runs, him’s two wickets caught participants. benefit from for the foreseeable federation (AFC) Dream Asia They are followed by Fly- and Pakistan’s Kamran Akmal including Salman Butt and them seven runs short of the Andrew Faulkner, Manag- future.” Award in October, received in ing Oryx at three. Falcon played thrilling knocks. Hashim Amla. But by six target. ing Director and Chairman of Bravo stressed that Aspire Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Hunters are placed third with Ibrahim, a Qatari play- overs, they raced to 64 for Rizlan cracked two sixes Qatar Shell, and Ivan Bravo, Di- Academy’s re-engagement with In season 7.95 percent of a one and a loss. Swift Gal- er, took 19 balls to compile four, infusing life into their and four boundaries in his 19- rector General of Aspire Acade- Koora Time reflects its commit- participants improved their lopers also have a win in two 32 with three sixes. Akmal challenge through Moham- ball 35, Murad Khan smashed my signed the agreement at the ment to sharing its know-how Body Mass Index (BMI), an in- games, while Heat Stormers smashed two sixes and as med Rizlan mainly. 16 off just seven balls, while Aspire Academy on Tuesday. and expertise in youth coaching ternationally recognised meas- and Pearl Gladiators have one many fours to make 25 off The match took a twist Irshad Khan (nine not out in Commenting on the deal, to further advance the adop- ure of height and weight, using point each, having lost their 16 balls. Zahzab Naveed and as Gayan Mimalashantha re- four balls). Mughees Bajwa, Faulkner said, “This is another tion of a healthy lifestyle among nutritional education and other first matches. Sadiq NM added crucial 15 moved Tamoor Sajjad (13 off Wimalashantha and Ibrahim proud moment in our Koora youth in Qatar, as one of the support to ensure a healthy life- On Monday, Swift Gallop- each. Waqas Maqsood, Murad six balls) and Rizlan in the grabbed two wickets each. Time journey. I’m pleased academy’s missions to promote style and wellbeing. Wednesday, December 11, 2019 15 Reports by L N Mallick For events and press releases email [email protected] Pakistan Prism or call (974) 4000 2222

The event featured a celebration of the achievements of The Next Generation (TNG) School, its staff, and the wider community. To mark the occasion, TNG presented its emplyees with Loyalty Awards for completing five and 10 years of service TNG student Meerub Muhammad Ilyas receives the Cambridge Outstanding Learners Award for IGCSE Chief Guest Dr Ibrahim bin Saleh bin Khalifa al-Nuaimi, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Islamiyat-Top in Qatar, from Nimrod D’Silva of British Council. Education and Higher Education, with the TNG’s management team. TNG marks 10 years of providing quality education in Qatar he Next Generation are lucky to be located in Qatar innovative pedagogical approaches to Excellence Awards for various (TNG) School recently where such a robust educational their classrooms and achieved good categories such as Empowering the celebrated the comple- infrastructure has been laid by results. At the event, the innovators Team, Contributing to the School’s tion of 10 successful Her Highness Sheikha Moza Bint had the opportunity to present and Mission and Vision, Incorporating years of providing qual- Nasser, and where our standards share the impact of their innovative innovative Teaching and Learning Tity education in Qatar. have to be of the highest quality. We approaches with the guests. strategies, Contributing to Aca- The event, held at Radisson Blu are even luckier to have a team that To appreciate the commitment demic Excellence, Commitment Hotel, was hosted under the patron- understands TNG’s commitment and sincerity of its long- and Sincerity, Responsibility and age of Dr Hamda Hassan Al-Sulaiti, to providing quality education and est standing team Diligence, Creativity and Innova- Secretary General, Qatar National making children responsible global members, TNG pre- tion and Inspiring Growth and Commission for Education, Culture citizens, who are respected for their sented its staff with Change, were presented to the and Science. Islamic values.” Loyalty Awards for teachers. The event featured a celebra- Meanwhile, the Cambridge Out- completing five and Established in 2009, TNG tion of the achievements of the standing Learners Award for IGCSE 10 years of service. currently has nearly 1,800 stu- school, its staff, and the wider com- Islamiyat – Top in Qatar was pre- dents and a team of 300- munity. sented to TNG student Meerub Mu- plus members on seven Undersecretary at the Minis- hammad Ilyas by Nim- campuses in some of the try of Education and Higher Edu- rod D’Silva, who was most central locations cation Dr Ibrahim bin Saleh bin present at the event across the country. As Khalifa al-Nuaimi was the chief TNG management presents Dr Hamda Hassan Al-Sulaiti, Secretary General, on behalf of the Brit- an educational institute, guest at the event. Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, with a token of ish Council. TNG TNG is committed to “Fulfilling the promise of pro- appreciation for her sincere support as the chief patron for the event. students have won providing a safe learn- viding quality education for 10 years this award for the ing environment for its requires a lot of effort and persever- school’s efforts to push the bounda- competitions in order to contribute third year in a row. students that guarantees ance. I wish the school continues to ries of the current education system. effectively to achieve development Earlier in October Chief Guest Dr Ibrahim bin their academic, personal progress and prosper for many years “We commend the distinguished and sustainability in our beloved this year, the school an- Saleh bin Khalifa al-Nuaimi, and social growth, empow- to come,” said al-Nuaimi, while ad- employment of technology in your county Qatar,” he said. nounced ‘Teachers as Innova- Undersecretary at the ering them to meet global dressing the gathering. classrooms and the school’s par- Addressing the gathering, TNG tors’ award for teachers who Ministry of Education and challenges with an empha- Dr Hamda applauded the ticipation in international and local Director Riyaz Bakali said: “We have successfully introduced Higher Education, addresses sis on Islamic values. the gathering. TNG hosts sixth Education Award

n the occasion of the partment of the Ministry of In- initiatives to help prevent the school’s 10th anniver- terior was represented by Hus- disease. QDA also manages a Osary, The Next Generation sein Qasim Askar, 1st Warrant programme to ensure that the (TNG) School hosted the Sixth Officer,In charge Awareness rights of students with diabetes Education Award. and Exhibition. are met and they get equal op- With this award, the man- Qatar Business Incubation portunities to succeed in school. agement of the school appre- Centre (QBIC) received the Mohammad El Hassan, Care Ahmad Al Saygh, entrepreneurship manager, receives the award on ciates the efforts of the organ- award for their programmes to Programme Specialist, received behalf of Bedaya. isations that are contributing empower young entrepreneurs the award. positively in the education by developing their businesses, Sidra Medicine rigor- sector by playing an active incubating their ideas, invest- ously raises awareness about role in raising awareness of ing in their companies and con- the dangers of poisoning and important issues. necting them to customers and its preventive measures via Several organisations were investors. QBIC was represent- school-based art competitions. nominated and invited by the Sheikh Dr Khaled Bin Mohammad Bin Ghanem Al Thani, Director ed by Majed Al Khulaifi, Head It also conducts epilepsy work- school to receive the award. The General of the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs of Incubation. shops for school nurses and award recipients were the Min- receives the award on behalf of the Ministry of Awqaf. Bedaya was also among promotes scientific research. istry of Endowments (Awqaf) the organisations nominated Dr Khalid Al Yafie, Chief and Islamic Affairs, Juvenile taché at the Pakistan embassy ganising educational awareness to receive the award this year. Medical Informatics Officer Police Department, the Minis- Hafiz JunaidAmir Sial also at- programmes to introduce the Bedaya supports young en- received the award. try of Interior, Qatar Business tended the event. Islamic culture and Qatari ar- trepreneurs through educa- Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) Incubation Center, Bedaya, Qa- Director General of the chitecture to the residents and tional workshops, mentoring was also part of TNG’s Educa- Hussein Qasim Askar, 1st Warrant Officer, In charge Awareness and Exhi- tar Diabetes Association, Sidra Ministry of Endowments visitors of Qatar. programmes and promotional tion Award nominee list. QCS bition, receives the award on behalf of the Juvenile Police Department. Medicine, Qatar Cancer Society, (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs The Juvenile Police Depart- support for their initiatives. relentlessly raises awareness and Baladna. Sheikh Dr Khaled Bin Moham- ment was nominated for the It also organises the Business of timely detection of breast The chief guest for the mad Bin Ghanem Al Thani, award as it raises awareness Enterprise Challenge, Univer- cancer and prevention via edu- event, Dr Ibrahim bin Saleh bin was presented with the award among youth about juvenile sity Workshops and Summer cational activities. Ammar Al Khalifa al-Nuaimi, Undersecre- on behalf of the ministry. The delinquency and the dangers Bootcamps for students and Mashhadani, Head of Public tary at the Ministry of Educa- ministry was nominated for the of negative behaviour. They do young entrepreneurs to sup- Relations Department, received tion and Higher Education, and award for establishing the First this through educational lec- port their journey. Ahmad the award. chief patron for the event Dr Ihsan School in partnership tures, exhibitions, conferences Al Saygh, Entrepreneurship Baladna also received the Hamda Hassan Al-Sulaiti, Sec- with the Ministry of Educa- and workshops. They also raise Manager, received the award award. Among other things, retary General, Qatar National tion and Higher Education and awareness among parents of on behalf of Bedaya. Baladna sponsored the Educa- Commission for Education, Education Above All to provide youth delinquency as part of Qatar Diabetes Association tional Conference of 2019 and Culture and Science, presented education to underprivileged their Safe Summer campaign. (QDA) was nominated for rais- created the Baladna Awareness the awards. non-Arab students. The minis- To receive the Education ing awareness of diabetes and Park that allows students to en- Ammar Al Mashhadani, head of Public Relations Department, receives Community Welfare At- try also works tirelessly in or- Award, the Juvenile Police De- organising programmes and joy fun educational activities. the award on behalf of Qatar Cancer Society.

Dr Khalid Al Yafie, Chief Medical Informatics Officer, receives the Majed Al Khulaifi, head of Incubation, receives the award on behalf of Qatar Business Mohammad El Hassan, Care Programme Specialist, receives the award on behalf of award on behalf of Sidra Medicine. Incubation Center. Qatar Diabetes Association. 16 Wednesday, December 11, 2019 The Last Word

Prime minister attends 40th GCC Summit in Riyadh

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al AMIR OF KUWAIT MEETS PRIME MINISTER Thani participated in the 40th session of the GCC Supreme Council at the Diriyah The Amir of Kuwait HH Sheikh Sabah Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Tues- al Ahmad al Jaber al Sabah met with day. He also attended a luncheon ban- Prime Minister and Minister of Inte- quet held by Custodian of the Two Holy rior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz al bin Khalifa al Thani at Diriyah Palace Saud for the delegations of Gulf countries in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday. participating in the GCC Supreme Council At the beginning of the meet- session. Earlier, the prime minister was ing, the prime minister conveyed welcomed at the airbase airport by King the greetings of the Amir HH Sheikh Salman bin Abdulaziz al Saud, Governor of Tamim bin Hamad al Thani and his Riyadh Province Prince Faisal bin Bandar wishes of good health and wellbeing bin Abdulaziz al Saud, Minister of State to the Amir of Kuwait, and for further and member of the Council of Ministers of progress and prosperity to the Ku- Saudi Arabia Dr Musaad bin Mohammed waiti people. happiness to HH the Amir, and to sides reviewed bilateral relations, in al Aiban and Secretary-General of the Gulf For his part, HH Sheikh Sabah the Qatari people for further develop- addition to discussing the topics on Cooperation Council Abdullatif Rashid al entrusted the prime minister with his ment and growth. the agenda of the 40th session of Zayani. The prime minister was accompa- greetings and wishes of success and During the meeting, the two the GCC Supreme Council. (QNA) nied by an official delegation. (QNA)

7th Global Conference of Parliamentarians Against Corruption Mahmoud elected Doha Declaration calls for integrity in GOPAC board’s chair for 2019-21 public life as GOPAC meet concludes QNA Doha Meriam Jelliti pecially the 16th goal. Doha Highlighting the importance The Global Organization of Par- of coordination and cooperation, liamentarians Against Corruption THE Global Organization of Par- the declaration encourages alliance (GOPAC) on Tuesday elected Speak- liamentarians against Corruption among members to establish real er of Shura Council HE Ahmed bin (GOPAC) issued the Doha Declara- data that can help fight corruption. Abdullah bin Zaid al Mahmoud as tion on Tuesday following the conclu- The members also commended its board chair from 2019 to 2021, sion of the 7th Global Conference of the initiative of the Amir HH Sheikh in a unanimous vote that took place Parliamentarians against Corruption Tamim bin Hamad al Thani to pre- on the sidelines of its 7th conference in Doha. sent the annual Excellence Award in Doha. The Declaration was issued by The Yogyakarta Declaration the declaration focuses on providing mation. It also seeks to strengthen the to those individuals and orgamnisa- The Shura speaker expressed the 53 GOPAC member countries as emphasised the principle of in- measures for ensuring parliamentary link between parliamentarians and tion that show commitment towards appreciation to his colleagues for a reminder of one of the goals of the tegrity to ensure effective use of integrity, including a clear set of rules public institutions as well as people. combating corruption. choosing him for the post. He United Nations Convention against national resources and aid man- to address conflicts of interest and It stresses importance of integrity The newly elected President stressed that the vote reflected the Corruption, which is to promote in- agement to maintain national de- maintaining financial transparency. in discharge of duties by parliamen- of the Global Organization of Par- international community’s appre- tegrity, accountability and proper velopment priorities. The declaration calls for working tarians as well as governmental and liamentarians against Corruption ciation of the efforts of Qatar un- management, and as a continuation Based on a unanimous concern towards developing transparency and parliamentary institutions. Fadli Zon called for supporting der the leadership of the Amir HH of the 2015 Yogyakarta Declaration about increasing corruption and in- accountability in public life by pro- The Doha Declaration also the organisation owing to its role Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani that was adopted at the Sixth World justice which cause unrest around the moting open and reliable systems and stresses the important role of par- in combating corruption and in in combating corruption. Conference of Parliamentarians world leading to deeper political and policies that guarantee the people the liaments in Implementing Sus- achieving sustainable development He pledged to work with all par- against Corruption. economic crisis in some countries, right to freedom and access to infor- tainable Development Goals, es- for generations to come. liamentarians in implementing the organisation’s plans, in addition to carrying out a number of initiatives and programmes that will develop Shura speaker meets parliamentary officials, signs MoU with Mali the organisation’s work. The Shura speaker expressed Ashraf Siddiqui/QNA liamentarians Against Corruption Shura Council and the Inter-Parlia- the bonds of friendship between the of communication between two appreciation for the confidence they Doha in Doha. mentary Union. Qatari Shura Council and the Na- countries. placed in him. During the meeting, the par- He also met with President of tional Assembly of Mali. The Shura speaker also met with He emphasised that the Global Speaker of the Shura Council liamentary cooperation between the National Assembly of Mali Is- Talking to Qatar Tribune, Am- President of the Senate of Somalia Organization of Parliamentarians HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid the Shura Council and GOPAC and saka Sidibe and his accompanying bassador of Mali to Qatar HE Che- Abdi Hashi Abdi. Against Corruption deserves all the al Mahmoud on Tuesday met with the ways of enhancing them were delegation. ick Ahmed Tidiany Diakite said that He met with Vice-President of support it could get as it constitutes Chairman of Global Organization reviewed. During the meeting, a memoran- under the MoU, Qatar and Mali have the House of Representatives of a unique contribution in prevent- of Parliamentarians Against Cor- The Shura speaker also met dum of understanding (MoU) was agreed to strengthen parliamentary Rwanda Musa Fadel. ing and fighting corruption, and in ruption (GOPAC) Dr Fadli Zon. The with Secretary-General of the Inter- signed, according to which the two cooperation and friendship between. The two meetings reviewed the achieving sustainable development meeting took place on the sidelines Parliamentary Union Martin Chung parties agreed to enhance parlia- He said the MoU would also parliamentary relations between Qa- for future generations in a world of the 7th Global Conference of Par- and discussed relations between the mentary cooperation to strengthen enhance parliamentary channels tar and Somalia and Rwanda. that is witnessing rapid and radical changes. He thanked Dr Fadli Zon for his leadership of the organisation and his wise management of its work and his efforts in developing its role. He also thanked the organisation’s board members for their efforts. For his part, former Board Chair Zon expressed his confi- dence that the organisation will play a big role in the future under the Qatari leadership.

QA bags two top honours at 2019 BOC Business Brilliance Awards in London

Tribune News Network ronmental sustainability, men- who ultimately win the award, ment campaign to raise aware- aviation industry. Over the last DOHA tal health and wellness, donat- are role models of excellence ness of the autism spectrum three years, Qatar Airways has ing blood and promoting sports that inspire all of us to be the disorder (ASD). worked hard both to explain QATAR Airways (QA) has and healthy lifestyles across the best that we can. As a business that cares ASD to its team and to reach won two 2019 BOC Brilliance airline as a means of bringing “This year it has been a great about its customers, Qatar Air- out to children with ASD to Awards for ‘Brilliance in Social people together. pleasure to witness the much ways identified the particular help them develop social skills Awareness Campaign’ and ‘In- Qatar Airways Group Chief deserved success of the Inter- needs of passengers with ASD. in a day to day environment. ternal Communications Team Executive Akbar al Baker said: nal Communications Team The experience of using airports The judges were impressed of the Year’ in London. “Qatar Airways prides itself on of Qatar Airways, showcasing and flying presents particular with the quality of the pro- The multiple award-win- providing world-class service to true examples of outstanding challenges for people with the gramme which included prac- ning airline’s Internal Com- passengers across the world, but Qatar Airways officials at the 2019 BOC Brilliance Awards in London. achievement. We are thrilled to disorder. These challenges can tical training and the active munications team received it is the dedication and commit- see how far this budding team be reduced if airline staff recog- involvement of committed the ‘Internal Communications ment of our staff each and every are delighted that this has been heights on the global stage in the has come.” nise it and are sensitive to the volunteers. Team of the Year Gold Award’ day which makes this possible. recognised at an international year ahead.” The airline’s Internal Com- needs of affected customers. The BOC Brilliance Awards for its achievements in promot- “Effective and inspiring level through the BOC Bril- Head of International Bril- munications Team also received The airline raised aware- were established to celebrate the ing greater employee engage- internal communication plays liance Awards. liance Awards Maka Quparadze the special honour of ‘Judges ness among its 50,000 em- most innovative and industry- ment across a large and diverse a huge role in creating an at- “We look forward to contin- said: “We believe that those Choice Award: Brilliance in So- ployees and set itself the goal leading practices and achieve- employee base. This included mosphere of pride and owner- uing to lead in this area and take who enter the BOC Brilliance cial Awareness Campaign’ for its of leading good practice in the ments of organisations and raising awareness about envi- ship within our airline, and we Qatar Airways to even greater Awards, and of course those month-long employee engage- Middle East and the wider businesses across the world.