SC, QFA Gear up for a Fan-Tastic World Cup SC, QFA Launch Qatar Fan Leader Network Will Recruit Amir Condoles Fan Leader Network 500 Fans from Across the Globe

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Amir meets Head of Switzerland’s finance Federal Department SC, QFA gear up for a fan-tastic World Cup SC, QFA launch Qatar Fan Leader Network will recruit Amir condoles Fan Leader Network 500 fans from across the globe

with Amir Tribune News Network of Kuwait Doha QNA With under a year and a half Doha to go until the next FIFA World Cup, Qatar is focused on deliv- His Highness the Amir of ering an exceptional fan experi- State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim ence for everyone who travels bin Hamad Al Thani has sent to the country in 2022. a cable of condolences to And to help achieve this HH the Amir of the State objective, the Supreme Com- of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al mittee for Delivery & Legacy Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah on (SC) and Qatar Football As- the death of Sheikh Faisal sociation (QFA) have teamed Mohammad Abdulaziz Al up to establish the Qatar Fan Malek Al Sabah. Leader Network. The Fan Leader Network His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with Head of the Fed- will comprise fans from across eral Department of Finance of the Swiss Confederation Ueli Maurer and the accompanying delegation the world. ‘Fan Leaders’ will at the Amiri Diwan Office on Monday. During the meeting, they reviewed the existing cooperation be involved in creating and relations between the two countries and prospects of enhancing and developing them especially in sharing key information about investment, finance and economy, in addition to a number of issues of mutual interest. The meeting Qatar and the tournament was attended from the Swiss side by State Secretary for International Finance Daniela Stoffel, Chair- with their networks, leading to man of the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) Herbert Scheidt, CEO of Credit Suisse Thomas Gottstein, further excitement amongst a CEO of Julius Baer Philipp Rickenbacher and CEO of UBS Group Ralph Hamers. (QNA) global network of fans ahead of the first World Cup in the Middle East and Arab world. Astronomically ‘Fan Leaders’ will be grant- Eid Al Adha is ed access to information in order to answer questions posed on July 20: QCH about Qatar by their peers, and First Indian university they will be provided regular The Qatar Calendar House updates about the tournament (QCH) has said that the first to ensure a quick, efficient and day of the month of Dhu Al starts operations in Qatar timely transfer of information Hijjah for this year will be from the host country directly on Sunday, July 11, 2021, Commercial Avenue hosts Savitribai Phule Pune University campus to supporters and vice-versa. according to astronomical It is hoped the network ‘Fan Leaders’ will be involved in creating and sharing key informa- calculations. As per these Satyendra Pathak Education (MIE), a company MIE SPPU Institute of High- will provide crucial insight to tion about Qatar and the tournament with their networks, leading to calculations, Eid Al Adha Doha registered in Qatar, has part- er Education’s admissions assist Qatar in shaping the fan further excitement amongst a global network of fans ahead of the will be on July 20 and the nered with SPPU in India to and the academic team has experience in 2022. first World Cup in the MiddleE ast and Arab world. official decision about the Savitribai Phule Pune set up MIE SPPU Institute of started functioning in Qatar Fatma Al Nuaimi, the SC’s beginning of Dhu Al Hijjah University (SPPU), India’s Higher Education as the SP- since June 2021. The insti- Communications Executive ity for us as the host country, and their role as influencers in remains within the compe- first university in Qatar, has PU’s first campus in Qatar. tute will launch its academic Director, said: “From the mo- and to get the experience right their local community. tence of the Moon Sighting started its operations at the MIE will operate the MIE programmes governed by the ment Qatar won the bid to host for fans, we need to engage Those selected should have Committee of the Ministry Commercial Avenue, formerly SPPU Institute of Higher Ed- Savitribai Phule Pune Univer- the World Cup, we believed in football lovers everywhere.” experience of traveling abroad of Endowments (Awqaf) in known as the Barwa Commer- ucation fully licensed by the sity’s academic governance the power of football to inspire The Fan Leader Network to watch their team play and Qatar, the QCH added. (TNN) cial Avenue. Ministry of Education and structure in the month of Sep- innovation, build bridges be- will recruit 500 fans from be connected with fan groups, In a ceremony on Monday, Higher Education in Qatar. tember this year.” tween cultures and peoples, across the globe, with their associations and societies. Commercial Avenue CEO Ab- The campus will have well- The university will of- and accelerate positive social selection based on their pas- dulla Haider officially handed structured and modern edu- fer graduate programmes in change. Fans are the top prior- sion for their national team Continued on page 3  over the state-of-the-art cam- cational facilities, laboratories science, arts, commerce and Getting vaccinated pus facility in Commercial Ave- and libraries to ensure that business administration from is act of patriotism, nue at Ayn Khalid in Industrial students get all the required September this year with a Area to MIE SPPU Chairman amenities. fee structure ranging between says Biden (PG 5) Ali A Latif Al Misnad. MIE SPPU President QR30,000 to QR36,000 per ACTA signs training agreement with QFBA (PG 2) Milestone International Hassan Chougule said, “The year. page 7

Qatar Airways Cargo QNCC vaccination centre administers over 650K jabs joins Pharma.Aero The Primary Health Care Corpora- Qa tar Airways Cargo has become a member of Pharma.Aero, a world- tion (PHCC) has announced that the wide platform catering to excellence in pharma transportation, effec- national mass COVID-19 vaccina- tive from July 5. Both organisations share a common goal of achiev- tion center at Qatar National Con- ing excellence in reliable end-to-end air transportation for pharma vention Centre (QNCC), which was shippers. Through the membership, the airline will also participate closed on June 29, had achieved in Pharma.Aero’s board meetings and focus groups to contribute its its goal of administering over expertise. The non-profit organisation with its headquarters in Brus- 650,000 vaccines to the eligible sels, Belgium, brings added value for the shipper by placing them as population of Qatar. strategic priorities of Pharma.Aero, providing insights into the capabili- The Mass Vaccination Cam- ties of the air cargo industry, as well as facilitating direct collaboration paign project at QNCC started on with the different air cargo stakeholders in the supply chain. page 2 February 18, 2021 with the aim to maximise the vaccine administration capacity in Qatar and immunize to the community and successfully a wider population efficiently and administer many vaccines during quickly. this period has been extraordinary. The education sector cohort Our teams have worked hard to Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur becomes first Arab was the priority group. It achieved deliver the vaccines to the most vul- woman to reach Wimbledon quarters 70 percent vaccination of both nerable in our communities. Thank doses for teaching, non-teaching you to everyone who has worked to Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur made history on Monday as she became the first Arab staff and eligible students. support the project and to the pub- woman to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals after defeating Iga Swiatek 5-7, “PHCC proudly undertook this lic for their continued support and 6-1, 6-1. She is also the first Arab player to reach the Wimbledon last eight since project with support from lead- understanding,” said Dr Mariam Egypt’s Ismail El Shafei. It is her second Grand Slam quarter-final following the ership. The collective effort to Abdul Malik, Managing Director of 2020 Australian Open. page 12 effectively and efficiently reach out PHCC. page 16 02 Tuesday, July 6, 2021

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Amir sends condolences to president of Philippines

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent on Monday a cable of condolences to President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte on the victims of the military plane crash in the southern Philippines, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) Amir congratulates Algerian president The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent on Monday a cable of congratulations to President of Algeria Ab- delmadjid Tebboune on his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) Amir congratulates president of Venezuela Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani met with Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Qatar HH Prince Mansour bin Khalid bin The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent Abdullah Al Farhan Al Saud on Monday. During the meeting, they reviewed relations between the two countries and the ways of strengthening them in various fields. The prime on Monday a cable of congratulations to President of Venezuela minister also met with Senior Minister and Minister of International Trade and Industry of Malaysia Mohamed Azmin Ali and his accompanying delegation. During the meeting, Nicolas Maduro on his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) they reviewed the relations between the two countries and the ways of developing them, in addition to a number of issues of mutual interest. (QNA) Amir sends greetings to president of Cape Verde The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Monday sent a cable of congratulations to President of Cape Verde Jorge Carlos Fonseca on his country’s Independence Day. ACTA signs training pact with QFBA (QNA) QNA preparing programmes sub- tween the two sides, pointing Deputy Amir sends condolences to Doha mitted to ACTA and prepare to the academy’s full readiness Kuwaiti Amir them according to the require- to meet the training require- The Administrative Control ments of the training needs of ments that enhance the role of The Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad and Transparency Authority the authority. It also stipulates the authority. Al Thani sent a cable of condolences to the Amir of Kuwait (ACTA) and the Qatar Finance that ACTA shall coordinate He expressed his aspiration HH Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah on the death and Business Academy (QFBA) with QFBA to provide any ad- for QFBA to strengthen efforts of Sheikh Faisal Mohammad Abdulaziz Al Malek Al Sabah. have signed a memorandum ditional training course or to prepare and develop train- (QNA) of understanding (MoU) to workshop to ensure efficiency ing programmes in coopera- provide annual training pro- and quality in designing and tion with the authority based Deputy Amir sends condolences to grammes and advisory projects delivering programme content on its pivotal role in supporting president of Philippines that benefit the authority and its by employing the latest tools Qatar National Vision 2030. target entities. and techniques from trainers He stressed that QFBA The Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al ACTA President Hamad and curricula. possesses extensive and ac- Thani on Monday sent a cable of condolences to President of bin Nasser Al Misnad and Chief The ACTA president ex- cumulated experiences of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte on the victims of the military Executive Officer of QFBA Dr pressed his pleasure to coop- trainers, experts and consult- plane crash in the southern Philippines, wishing the injured a Khalid Al Horr signed the MoU. erate with ACTA, pointing out ants in training programmes speedy recovery. (QNA) According to the MoU, the that the constructive coopera- and various advisory projects, two parties will implement sev- ACTA President Hamad bin Nasser Al Misnad and Chief Executive Of- tion aims to invest in human which would contribute to en- Deputy Amir congratulates president of eral training programmes and ficer of QFBA Dr Khalid Al Horr after signing the MoU. resources and develop the hancing ACTA’s role, noting Algeria advisory projects that are pre- competencies of cadres in the that the academy’s strategy is sented annually to candidates tional support to the authority The MoU states that QFBA authority. based on investing in human The Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al targeted by the authority and its and stakeholders to enhance will develop and implement On his part, CEO of QFBA capital in Qatar to complete Thani sent on Monday a cable of congratulations to President departments in the government their capabilities through several training programmes stressed that the MoU enhanc- the building of a knowledge- of Algeria Abdelmadjid Tebboune on his country’s Independence sector with a focus on any addi- training and consultations. to organise the mechanism for es bilateral cooperation be- based economy. Day. (QNA) Deputy Amir congratulates president of Venezuela The Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Address root causes of violence against Thani on Monday sent a cable of congratulations to President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro on his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) women, girls with disabilities, says Qatar Deputy Amir congratulates president of QNA di during the discussion panel ing their great role in the fam- that the permanent constitution and rehabilitation of women Cape Verde Geneva on violence against women and ily and society. She also empha- of Qatar stipulates the principle and children victims of violence girls with disabilities, an annual sised the need for empowering of equality between all citizens and family breakdown and their The Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Qatar has reiterated the im- full-day discussion on the hu- women and girls by providing in rights and duties, regardless reintegration into society. Thani sent on Monday a cable of congratulations to President portance of empowering fami- man rights of women at the Hu- early education opportunities, of gender, noting that the State With regard to the protec- of Cape Verde Jorge Carlos Fonseca on his country’s Independ- lies and enhancing their role man Rights Council. encouraging them to continue has developed a complete pro- tion of women and girls with ence Day. (QNA) to support the full enjoyment Suwaidi stressed that stop- developing their abilities and tection system represented in disabilities, Suwaidi said that in of their rights by all members, ping violence against women skills, and adopting policies and enacting appropriate legislation addition to the protection and PM sends condolences to Amir of Kuwait especially women and girls and girls requires identifying enacting legislation that protect and establishing specialised in- rehabilitation systems available with disabilities. This came in the causes and roots of this vio- them from the manifestations stitutions such as the Protection to women in general, there are Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin a speech delivered by Advisor lence and working to address of violence, and provide means and Social Rehabilitation Cent- 34 specialised agencies work- Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani sent a cable of condolences to the Permanent Delegation of them, which starts with chang- of recovery and integration in er (AMAN), which is concerned ing to provide services to peo- to the Amir of Kuwait HH Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Qatar to the United Nations Of- ing the prevailing stereotypical the event of violations or abuses with spreading awareness, edu- ple with disabilities, including Sabah on the death of Sheikh Faisal Mohammad Abdulaziz Al fice in Geneva Johara Al Suwai- view of women and recognis- against them. She pointed out cation and providing protection women and girls. Malek Al Sabah. (QNA) PM sends condolences to president of Philippines Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin QA Cargo joins Pharma.Aero Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani on Monday sent a cable of condolences to President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte on the Tribune News Network victims of the military plane crash in the southern Philippines, Doha wishing the injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) Qatar Airways Cargo became a member of PM congratulates Algerian counterpart Pharma.Aero, a worldwide platform catering to excellence in pharma transportation, effec- Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid tive on July 5, 2021. Both organisations share bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani sent on Monday a cable of a common goal of achieving excellence in reli- congratulations to Prime Minister of Algeria Aymen Benabder- able end-to-end air transportation for pharma rahmane on his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) shippers. Through the membership, the airline go stakeholders in the supply chain which will will also participate in Pharma.Aero’s board ultimately lead to continuous improvement of PM congratulates president of Venezuela meetings and focus groups to contribute its ex- life science, medtech and the pharma air cargo pertise. supply chain. We look forward to collaborating Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin The non-profit organisationwith its head- with Pharma.Aero members and excel in of- Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani sent on Monday a cable of con- quarters in Brussels, Belgium, brings added fering a reliable end-to-end air transport and gratulations to President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro on his value for the shipper by placing them as stra- seamless cool chain.” country’s Independence Day. (QNA) tegic priorities of Pharma.Aero, providing Nathan De Valck, chairman of Pharma. insights into the capabilities of the air cargo Aero, said, “In the past months, though they PM congratulates Cape Verdean industry, as well as facilitating direct collabo- were volatile for the entire industry, we ex- counterpart NHRC ORGANISES ARABIC CALLIGRAPHY EXHIBITION AT HIA: ration with the different air cargo stakeholders panded our global network and raised aware- The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) on Monday organ- in the supply chain. ness of the need for global collaboration within Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid ised an Arabic calligraphy exhibition on ‘Human Rights in Islamic Guillaume Halleux, chief officer cargo at the industry. The onboarding of Qatar Airways bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani sent on Monday a cable of Culture’ by artist Sabah Al Arbili and ‘Human Rights’ exhibition Qatar Airways, said, “Collaboration is vital to Cargo – one of the world’s leading cargo car- congratulations to Prime Minister of Cape Verde Jose Ulisses by artist Ahmed Al Maadeed at the Hamad International Airport strengthening the pharma supply chain integri- riers – underlines our worldwide impact as a Correia e Silva on his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) (HIA) within the framework of ‘Doha Capital of Culture in Islamic ty. The full membership with Pharma.Aero will neutral collaboration platform for the global World 2021’ activities. (QNA) allow us to share and receive market knowl- air cargo industry and pharma and life science edge and also collaborate with different air car- sector.” Nation Tuesday, July 6, 2021 03 MURAIKHI MEETS SAUDI AMBASSADOR Northwestern University-Qatar to offer new executive education masterclasses Tribune News Network United Kingdom, Jordan and Doha Kazakhstan. George Anghelce, profes- Executive education sor of journalism and strategic masterclasses for strategic communication at Northwest- communication and media ern University Qatar, will lead professionals in Qatar and the third course, ‘Strategic the region will be offered by Communication to Stakehold- Northwestern University Qa- ers’, which will examine the tar (NU-Q). ways to communicate strate- The courses will feature ne- gically with key internal and gotiation strategies, communi- external stakeholders through cation and team building, and traditional and digital media. communication with internal The course will be offered in and external audiences. November and will explain how “The Executive Education Attendees at the executive education course where NU-Q offered mas- to identify key stakeholders, set programme builds on North- terclasses on strategic communication resiliency and reputation. up effective communication western Qatar’s expertise in channels and effectively engage Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met with Ambassador of Saudi the fields of communication become an effective negotia- ing the Right Communication with them in times of crisis. Arabia to Qatar HH Prince Mansour bin Khalid bin Abdullah Al Farhan Al Saud on Monday. During the and media to help communi- tor through a problem-solving Team’, will explain how com- The Executive Education meeting, bilateral relations between the two countries were reviewed. (QNA) cation professionals advance mindset. The course, which munications professionals can Programme at Northwestern their capabilities and succeed is offered in partnership with analyse the compositions and University Qatar offers media in today’s increasingly complex Georgetown University in Qa- skillsets required to maximise and communication profes- global business environment,” tar, will be led by expert nego- their team’s performance. sionals an inclusive, immersive said Jairo A. Lugo-Ocando, di- tiator and advisor Roberto Or- Communication executive, learning experience that goes Foreign minister of Iceland meets Qatari ambassador rector of executive and gradu- doñez, who will explore how to Justin Kerr-Stevens, managing beyond the classroom, com- ate education at NU-Q. maximise value in negotiations director of BLJ Worldwide, will bining academic modules and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iceland Gudlaugur Thordarson met via video-conference The first course, ‘Effective by integrating effective negotia- lead the course, sharing insights industry expertise tailored to with HE non-resident Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Iceland Yousef bin Ali Al Khater, on the occa- Communication for Negotiat- tion techniques, strategies and from his more than 20 years of the participants’ professional sion of the end of his tenure. The meeting reviewed aspects of bilateral cooperation between the two ing’, will be offered in Septem- tactics. experience leading communi- needs and in line with the latest countries. The foreign minister wished the ambassador success in his new duties. (QNA) ber and will focus on how to The second course, ‘Build- cation teams in Australia, the industry trends. OLE FC is back in action as WCM-Q’s new webinar pandemic restrictions ease Tribune News Network series offers guidance Doha

As Qatar has strategically planned to lift some COVID-19 for non-cardiologists restrictions in four phases, OLE FC also has restarted Tribune News Network interventional cardiologist Dr tor management, antianginal their training and recovery Doha Islam Elgendy, assistant pro- drugs and lifestyle modifica- drill. The team is gearing up fessor of medicine at WCM- tions, such as tobacco cessa- for the upcoming season of The Division of Continu- Q. In the first instalment, Dr tion, healthy diet and weight tournaments. ing Professional Develop- Elgendy spoke on the topic, loss and exercise. Football in Qatar is contin- ment (CPD) at Weill Cornell ‘Management of Stable Coro- The next instalment of the uing to grow in popularity as Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) nary Artery Disease.’ In his series is titled ‘Chronic Heart a sport for all ages and is one has launched a new series of presentation, Dr Elgendy Failure Management’. of the most prominent sports OLE FC players relax after a training session recently. webinars for physicians, titled outlined the pathophysiology The webinars are accredit- in the country. OLE FC is one ‘What Does the Non-Cardiolo- of stable coronary artery dis- ed locally by the Qatar Council of the favourite sports clubs old and our eldest member also collaborated with the Qa- gist Need to Know About Car- ease, explained how to identify for Healthcare Practitioners- that has a great history and is 39 years old. The PLE FC tar Cancer Society for raising diology.’ the appropriate investigative Accreditation Department reputation for playing with team reached the finals of the awareness of breast cancer Cardiac diseases are the methods for evaluating pa- (QCHP-AD) and interna- young talents, participating MESF Football tournament and created a campaign in the most common cause of death Dr. Islam Elgendy tients with the condition, and tionally by the Accreditation in tournaments, and having 2019 and were runners-up,” month of October 2020. We among adults, and it is com- discussed the common thera- Council for Continuing Medi- great supporters in the foot- said the club in a press state- also have planned to conduct mon for physicians who are very best care possible to the pies used in the management cal Education (ACCME). ball community. ment. several sporting events in the not cardiologists to encounter cardiac patients they treat for of patients with stable coro- For more information OLE FC is a football club “The team also participat- upcoming months which will cardiac patients in outpatient other health issues, which may nary artery disease. Treatment about the series, visit: https:// that finds homegrown young ed in the MESF Football tour- include all the communities in settings. The new series is or may not be related to car- plans are usually personalised qatar-weill.cornell.edu/con- talents in Qatar and takes nament 2020 and reached the Qatar. designed to offer guidance to diac disease. to the specific needs of each tinuing-professional-develop- them to the amateur level. knockout stages without any “We are continually look- these non-cardiologist physi- Each instalment of the new patient, but broadly speak- ment/cpd-events/upcoming- “We are supported by a lot of losses. We also reached the ing for new avenues to make cians to help them provide the series is delivered by expert ing are based upon risk fac- events well-wishers and a commu- finals of the Warriors 7-a-side OLE FC stand out from other nity that is passionate about tournament. Our players have football clubs. As a non-profit football. OLE FC was formed also participated in various organisation, sponsorship is a by ex-students of MES Indian State-level tournaments con- big part of our income to help School, Qatar, who were part ducted by sports organisers us develop our players into, of football since the school- of the Indian communities in not only better footballers but Qatar University’s Anadolu Student Club ing period up to now. Our Qatar,” added the club. better members of the com- youngest member is 17 years It further said: “We have munity. hosts level one Turkish language course

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK learn the fundamentals of DOHA the Turkish language, and the lesson system was as fol- Exceptional experience The Anatolian Club or- lows: the lessons were divided ganised a Turkish language into eight weeks, one hour per course (level one) in collabo- week, and the lessons focused awaits Qatar 2022 fans ration with the Turkish Cul- on four skills: writing, read- tural Center in Doha, under ing, listening, and speaking. Continued from page 1  cus groups, surveys and ques- ing this open dialogue with the supervision of Dr. Selcuk At the end of the course, tionnaires to help Qatar plan fans, we will reveal more about Kursad Koca, Director of the the lecturers expressed their On a monthly basis, Fan Lead- an exceptional experience for the next World Cup host na- center in Doha, as part of Qa- appreciation for the students’ ers will be challenged to gen- fans in 2022. tion and showcase our ambi- tar University’s (QU) desire to enthusiasm and eagerness erate content related to Qatar Mansoor Al Ansari, QFA tions to deliver a world-class strengthen the role of student to follow the lectures. The 2022, with the best examples General Secretary, said: “The squad for 2022 and beyond. activity and the student club that the registration period for nouncement being published, students, for their part, ex- featured on the SC’s social Fan Leader Network will help We look forward to working management’s means of pay- the course saw a high turnout prompting the club’s manage- pressed appreciation for their media platforms. Fan Leaders football fans around the world closely with the SC on this pro- ing attention to educational of students; the club received ment to close the registration teachers and satisfaction with will also be invited to Qatar for learn more about Qatar’s pas- ject and building connections activities. more than 200 applications door before the deadline. the teaching style, which they milestone events, in addition sion for football and our rich with this global community of The administrative team for admission within 48 The course is a simple described as combining fun to taking part in monthly fo- history in the game. By creat- fans.” of the Anadolu Club explained hours of the registration an- introduction for students to and benefit. Indian expat group DoM Qatar organises blood-donation drive

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Diaspora of Malappuram- Qatar (DoM Qatar), an organisation of Indian expatriates from Malappuram District of the southern Indian state of Kerala, organised a blood- donation drive and a medical seminar recently. The blood- donation drive was held at Hamad Medical Corporation blood bank. Dr Shafeeq Thap- pil Mambad and Dr Thasnim led the medical seminar. ICC president P N Babura- Indian expatriates from Kerala’s Malappuram District recently participated in a blood donation drive and medical seminar. jan inaugurated the event that Hundreds of people from the camp and conveyed their was presided over by DoM Keshava Das Nilamboor. DoM P Sreedar, Dr V V Hamza Khalid, Niyaz Palapetty and Rasiya Usman, Acting Gen- different parts of Qatar at- wishes for its success. Qatar President Mashood V C. Chief Coordinator Usman Alswaidi, Balakrishnan Man- Sivadas provided the necessary eral Secretary Sakey Jaleel, tended the event. DoM President Mashood DoM Acting General Secretary Kallan, and patrons Rauf Kon- nanchery, Basheer Kuniyil, facilities and support for the Financial Coordinator Nabsha ICBF President Ziyad V C received a certificate of Shanavas Tharayil welcomed dotty and Hyder Chungatara Ratheesh Kakkove, C P Haris- successful completion of the Usman and Executive Mem- Usman, ICC member An- appreciation from HMC for the attendees, while the vote also spoke on the occasion. hankar, Sidique Vazakad, Nou- blood-donation campaign. ber Preethi Sreedar coordi- ees George Thomas and ISC successful organisation of the of thanks was proposed by DoM Qatar officials M fal Katupara, Anees C K, Irfan Ladies’ Wing Chairperson nated the event. member K V Bobban visited event. 04 Tuesday, July 6, 2021 World Philippine plane crash death toll rises to 52, military begins probe

cordoned off as troops thing, is that they shall not Duterte vowed to provide assistance to the The aircraft was carrying a searched for the plane’s black have died in vain,” he added. total of 96 military person- box and gathered parts of the The aircraft was carrying a families of the dead and injured soldiers nel. Most of the soldiers wreckage to help in the inves- total of 96 military personnel, tigation, Arevalo said. including three pilots and five dpa Another 47 soldiers and were fresh graduates from President Rodrigo Du- crew members. Most of the Manila four civilians were injured in military training being terte visited injured soldiers soldiers were fresh graduates the accident and were being deployed to Jolo to help in in nearby Zamboanga City, from military training being The death toll following a treated in hospital, Lorenzana the fight against the Abu where they were hospitalised deployed to Jolo to help in the military plane crash in south- added. Some of the survivors Sayyaf terrorist group for severe burns and broken fight against theA bu Sayyaf ern Philippines has risen to 52, jumped from the plane just limbs, and a wake at a military terrorist group, Arevalo said. officials said on Monday, as in- before it hit the ground, eye- camp for six of those killed. Jolo is the stronghold of vestigators began to look into witnesses said. while the pilots were experi- Duterte vowed to provide the Abu Sayyaf, which has what caused the accident. “The investigating team enced, Arevalo said. assistance to the families of been blamed for some of the Two injured soldiers died has already arrived in the The plane crashed and the dead and injured soldiers. worst bombings and high-pro- in hospital, bringing to 49 the area,” said Major General Ed- burst into flames after over- “They died for our country file kidnappings in the coun- number of military personnel gard Arevalo, spokesman for shooting the runway during its and, for that, I am very grate- try. killed in the crash on Sunday the armed forces of the Philip- landing on Jolo. Photographs ful to those who died and those The plane was one of only in Patikul town on Jolo island, pines. showed the tail section of the who suffered and are still suf- four C-130 aircraft in the air 1,000 kilometres south of Ma- “We are determined to find cargo plane intact, while other fering now,” he said at the force. Only one of the remain- nila, Defence Secretary Delfin out what really transpired in parts were burned and scat- wake, where the coffins were ing C-130s is operational, and Lorenzana said. this very tragic incident,” he tered in pieces among coconut draped in the Philippine flag. it has now been grounded, Smoke billows from the wreckage of a Philippine Airforce C-130 plane The civilian death toll re- added. trees. “The best that we can real- while two others were under after it crashed near the airport in Jolo town on Monday. (Afp) mained at three, he said. The weather was good The crash site has been ly do, and the most important maintenance, Arevalo said. CLASHES WITH TALIBAN INTENSIFIES Jailed Indian activist Stan Swamy dies at 84 More than 1,000 Afghan AGENCIES Mumbai

Jailed Indian tribal rights activist Stan Swamy has died of a soldiers flee to Tajikistan cardiac arrest in Mumbai city. He was 84. The Jesuit priest, who suf- The soldiers were admitted to Tajikistan on Sunday night as a sign of good relations between neighbours fered from Parkinson’s disease, was moved to a private hospital in May after he tested positive Dalits (formerly untouchables) for Covid. Swamy, the oldest per- against an upper-caste rule. son to be accused of terrorism At the time of his arrest, in India, was arrested in Octo- Swamy’s health had been wan- ber 2020. He was among 15 re- ing. But his bail appeal on medi- nowned activists, academics and cal grounds was rejected. In the lawyers, who were charged un- eight months he spent in Mum- der a draconian anti-terror law. bai’s Tajola jail, his health de- Swamy had repeatedly de- clined to a point where he could nied the charges, saying he not even eat or bathe by himself. was being targeted for his work The National Investigative related to the caste and land Agency (NIA) continued to op- struggles of tribespeople in pose his release, sparking anger. Jharkhand state. The accusa- Several activists and rights bod- tions were in connection with ies have described the investiga- violence that broke out in 2018 tion as a “witch hunt” to target during an event commemorat- critics of Prime Minister Naren- ing a historic battle fought by dra Modi’s government.

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Fourth body found after Japan mudslide; dozens still missing

Tokyo: Japanese rescuers found a fourth body on Monday after a massive mudslide, local officials announced, with the Afghan policemen sit on an armored vehicle at a checkpoint in Panjwai district of Kandahar province on Sunday. (AFP) search continuing for dozens more missing people. The body was found as rescue workers continued a third dpa day of searching for more missing people in the coastal city Dushanbe Taliban kill 16 soldiers in western Afghanistan of Atami in Shizuoka Prefecture, known for its hot-spring baths. Around 80 people remain unaccounted for, according to More than 1,000 Afghan Kabul: Taliban militants killed at least 16 members of the Afghan army in the country’s western population data, the Japanese broadcaster NHK announced on soldiers have fled across the province of Herat, officials said on Monday. Monday evening. border to neighbouring Tajik- Power siezure The militants attacked a base in Chisht-e Sharif district overnight, local council members Heavy rains triggered the mudslide on Saturday which de- istan, fearing for their lives as Ahmad Karokhi and Sardar Bahaduri said. The Taliban have a presence in many districts of the stroyed 10 houses and left around 130 more damaged. (dpa) Taliban militants gain power Taliban militants are steadily province, including Chisht-e Sharif, and stage attacks on security forces quite often. following the departure of in- seizing power in northern The Taliban have dramatically intensified their campaign ahead of the full withdrawal of US ternational troops from the Afghanistan. They have taken forces from the war-ravaged country. The militants seized at least 28 districts in at least eight prov- S Africa hits new record in COVID figures country. control of a slew of Afghan inces over the weekend, according to officials. A s US troops withdraw, the Afghan security forces The soldiers were admitted districts and dramatically on the ground are likely to face serious problems due to a lack of air support. Johannesburg: South Africa’s health authorities announced to Tajikistan on Sunday night intensified their campaign The Afghan Air Force has been built up over years, however its capabilities are not comparable a new record high at the weekend following an unusually sharp as a sign of good relations be- ahead of the full withdrawal of to its US counterpart. (dpa) rise in Covid-19 infection figures. tween neighbours, according US forces from the The continent’s most severely affected country in terms to Tajik border troops in Du- war-ravaged country of numbers recorded the most coronavirus cases since the shanbe. Rahmon said he was con- border guards in Dushanbe. On the question of whether beginning of the year on Saturday, with a total of 26,485 new It was the largest number cerned about tensions in the However, concerns have also additional forces would be sent infections per day. The clear focus remains the conurbation of Afghans to cross the bor- Afghanistan. border region during a phone been expressed by Russia to support Russian troops sta- around Johannesburg and Pretoria in Gauteng province, which der within the space of a day. They have taken control of call with his Afghan counter- about the situation. tioned in Tajikistan, Peskov alone registered 16,091 new infections that day. Afghan government forces in a slew of districts and dramati- part Ashraf Ghani. Kremlin spokesman Dmit- said this was an issue for the South Africa is in the grip of the highly contagious Delta Badakhshan have been cross- cally intensified their cam- Tajikistan shares a 900-kil- ry Peskov criticised the desta- Russian military and border variant and has significantly tightened its coronavirus restric- ing the border to escape the paign ahead of the full with- ometre border with Afghani- bilisation in Afghanistan due guards to decide. tions as the health infrastructure is at capacity. The new restric- Taliban in recent days. drawal of US forces from the stan’s Badakhshan province. to the withdrawal of the troops However, he emphasized tions include a ban on alcohol and extensive bans on outdoor Taliban militants are stead- war-ravaged country. Tajikistan is still in control of the United States and its al- that Russian troops would not gatherings, in addition to nightly curfews after 9 pm. (dpa) ily seizing power in northern Tajik President Emomali of the border, according to the lies. be deployed to Afghanistan. Dispute over blockade Jakarta offers free telemedicine services as hospitals filled dpa es daily in the past few days, of Suez Canal settled Jakarta Hospitals in several cities taking the total caseload dpa It represents the owners and have reported shortages of to nearly 2.3 million. Cairo/Tokyo insurers of the Ever Given. Indonesia will provide free oxygen and have been The virus-related death Osama Rabea, the head of telemedicine services as hos- toll stands at 60,582, after An agreement has been the Suez Canal Authority, also pitals across the main Java forced to turn away patients 555 new fatalities were re- reached in the dispute over the refused to announce any de- island struggle to cope with as beds reached capacity ported on Sunday. But ex- blockade for days of the Suez tails of the settlement due to a a surge in coronavirus cases, perts said the real numbers Canal by the freighter Ever confidentiality agreement. the country’s health minister July 20, as the country bat- are likely to be much higher Given. He told the privately- said on Monday. tles an unprecedented wave of because of low levels of test- The container ship is to owned Al-Qahira Wal Nas TV The government is work- cases. ing and tracing. be released this Wednesday, channel on Sunday evening ing with 11 telemedicine web- Hospitals in several cities The official in charge of the a spokesman for the Japanese that the authority will get a tug sites to provide medical con- have reported shortages of country’s Covid-19 emergency ship owner Shoei Kisen Kaisha boat with a pulling capacity of sultation and prescriptions oxygen and have been forced measures, Luhut Pandjaitan, said on Monday. He did not about 75 tonnes as part of the for people who self-isolate at to turn away patients as beds said the oxygen shortage was give details of the agreement deal. home with Covid-19, Budi Gu- reached capacity. being addressed. with the Egyptian canal au- “On Wednesday there will nadi Sadikin said. At least 33 patients died at “There was a problem thority. be a ceremony for the final “Those infected with Cov- Workers unload oxygen tanks at an emergency oxygen station in a hospital in the central Java with distribution because of After weeks of extensive signing and we will allow the id-19 but have blood satura- Jakarta on Monday. (AFP) city of Yogyakarta over the high demand has doubled or negotiations, an “agreement in ship to leave,” Rabea said, tion that is above 95 percent, weekend as the facility ran out tripled, but now five oxygen principle” had been reached, adding that by then at least have no difficulty breathing ease and get good medical at- urday imposed a partial lock- of oxygen, hospital staff said. producers have agreed to di- the British law firm Stann part of the settlement amount and have no comorbidities, tention,” Budi said. down across the islands of Indonesia has recorded vert their supply to the health Marine recently announced. would have been transferred. they can stay at home with The government on Sat- Java and Bali, effective until more than 25,000 new cas- sector,” he said. World Tuesday, July 6, 2021 05

News Biden’s July 4 message: Getting in brief Luxembourg’s premier in ‘serious but stable’ condition with COVID-19 Brussels Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Xavier Bettel was in vaccinated is act of patriotism “serious but stable” condition after he was hospitalized at the weekend for a coronavirus infection, his government said on dpa Monday. Washington The 48-year-old had tested positive for the coronavirus at the end of June following an EU summit in Brussels. US President Joe Biden is- The premier’s blood oxygen levels are insufficiently low, sued a message to Americans according to a government statement. on their national holiday Sun- “The prime minister’s medical condition is considered seri- day that vaccination was key ous, but stable,” the press release said. to achieving independence Medical personnel have decided to keep him under obser- from coronavirus. vation in hospital for two to four days, according to the state- Despite numerous incen- ment. Bettel was hospitalized on Sunday. Initially, the hospital tives and no shortage of sup- had planned to keep him under observation for 24 hours. (dpa) plies, the US has narrowly fallen short of a July 4 coronavirus vaccination target set Pope Francis doing well after intestinal by Biden. surgery, says Vatican Getting vaccinated is the “most patriotic thing you can R ome Pope Francis is to stay in hospital for a week to recover do,” Biden said at the Inde- after his intestinal operation. pendence Day event in the This is provided there are no complications, Vatican White House garden. spokesman Matteo Bruni announced on Monday, adding that “That’s how we’re going the head of the Catholic Church is doing well. to stay ahead of these vari- On Sunday, after the traditional Angelus prayer in front of ants and protect the hard- pilgrims and the faithful at the Vatican, the 84-year-old went won progress we’ve made,” he to the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital in Rome for the said. planned operation. “So today, while the virus According to Bruni, the operation lasted about three hours. hasn’t been vanquished, we The operation was necessary because Francis had an intesti- know this. it no longer con- nal disease called diverticulitis. This can cause abdominal pain trols our lives, it no longer and fever. It is caused by inflamed protrusions on the intestinal paralyzes our nation and it’s wall. The disease is not uncommon in older people. (dpa) within our power to make sure it never does again,” Biden said. US President Joe Biden poses with the Washington Nationals president mascots during Independence Day celebrations on the South Lawn of Suspect in sensational Ferrari theft Biden marked the holi- the White House in Washington on Sunday. (AFP) two years ago in German custody day with a large barbecue in the White House garden for of Pfizer/BioNTech’s or Mod- and neighbours get vaccinat- cination rate is significantly Dusseldorf A man suspected of stealing a rare and valuable around 1,000 invited guests. erna’s vaccine, or one dose Jab target ed, and they see the safety and lower than in the rest of the Ferrari two years ago while pretending to be a potential buyer Among them were many sol- of the single-shot Johnson & effectiveness in their loved country. There, the number of has been arrested, prosecutors in the city of Dusseldorf said diers and health care workers Johnson jab. missed ones,” Zients said. new infections has increased on Monday. and their families. The White House had al- On average, around 1 mil- again, which experts attrib- The man, reported to be a 45-year-old French national, Biden had wanted 70 per- ready acknowledged at the Despite numerous lion people are vaccinated ute to the rapid spread of the took the Ferrari 288 GTO of 1985 vintage while out for a test cent of all adults to receive at end of June that the vacci- incentives and no shortage every day - significantly less Delta variant. drive in May 2019, leaving the surprised owner standing at the least one dose by Sunday to nation target could not be of supplies, the US has than the more than 3 million On average, there are now roadside. mark Independence Day. achieved by the July 4 holi- narrowly fallen short of a people at the height of the US around 13,000 new infections The car, valued at more than 2 million euros (2.4 million But so far, only 67 per- day. July 4 COVID vaccination vaccination campaign several every day across the US. dollars), was found in Grevenbroich to the south-west of Dussel- cent, or 173 million people, The government’s corona- target set by Biden months ago. Many states offer incen- dorf soon after the theft. The fingerprints of the suspected thief have received at least their virus coordinator, Jeff Zients, In relation to the total tives such as cash prizes to were also found, and police had photographs of the suspect first shot, according to Cent- told CNN on Sunday that he population of around 330 encourage people to get vacci- taken during a car show at which the Ferrari was being shown. ers for Disease Control and did not assume the US had million people, 55 percent nated. However, surveys sug- International interest in the theft meant the police received Prevention data. now reached a plateau from cine, those who want to get have now received at least the gest that the progress of the a slew of tips. They traced the suspect to France, where he Around 58 percent of all which there would be little the vaccine, that has grown first injection. vaccination campaign is likely had to serve a prison term before being handed over to the adults are already fully vac- further progress. steadily across time, as people In more rural states, es- to slow further as a hardened German authorities. (dpa) cinated - meaning two doses “Confidence in the vac- have had friends and family pecially in the south, the vac- minority rules them out. Germany Merkel pushes for vaccinations amid Germany, Spain and has issued Sweden call for reduction 2,400 visas to Delta variant surge in Germany assistants in of nuclear arsenal dpa dpa to verify nuclear disarmament Afghanistan Berlin In the fight against the Berlin/Madrid steps,” they said. A meeting is taking place on dpa German Chancellor Angela Delta variant, at least Ahead of a meeting in Ma- Monday under the Stockholm Berlin Merkel and Health Minister 85% of 12- to 59-year-olds drid on nuclear disarmament Initiative, which brings together Jens Spahn have stressed the and 90% of seniors aged on Monday, the foreign min- 16 countries pushing to advance Germany has issued 2,400 importance of vaccinations 60 and older should be isters of Germany, Spain and nuclear arms reductions world- visas to locals who assisted the amid a surge of the Delta vari- fully vaccinated, according Sweden called on all nuclear wide. US President Joe Biden’s German forces and are now ant of the coronavirus, dpa to RKI calculations powers to significantly reduce meeting with Russian President seeking protection as the Tali- learned on Monday. their arsenal. Vladimir Putin in mid-June re- ban takes control over much of Participants at a closed “This could include down- newed hopes for progress. the country, a Foreign Minis- meeting of the Christian Demo- Spahn said that while the grading the role of nuclear The world’s two largest try spokesman said in Berlin cratic Union (CDU), the party’s vaccination programme was weapons in strategies and doc- nuclear powers had agreed to on Monday. last before the summer break, proceeding well, the rate was trines, reducing the risk of con- talks on nuclear disarmament. The spokesman referred said Merkel backed attaining a slackening. He called for vacci- flict and an accidental nuclear The Stockholm-based peace to “an extremely rapid pro- vaccination rate of 80 per cent. nations to be offered in connec- weapon deployment, further institute SIPRI released a re- cedure,” but added that a Unvaccinated children German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin on Monday. (AFP) tion with activities, such as at- reducing nuclear stockpiles and port in mid-June with findings planned office of the Inter- would be vulnerable in the au- tending an event in a stadium. the laying the foundations for a that there was an overall de- national Organization for tumn, she said. talization for the virus. some extent” as infection num- CDU vice chairman Thomas new generation of arms control crease in the number of nuclear Migration (IOM) had not yet However, the chancellor In the fight against the Del- bers rise, it added. Strobl also expressed concern agreements,” Germany’s Heiko warheads in 2020, but more started work as a result of the also noted that hospitalization ta variant, at least 85 percent of “The results show that un- at full planes and tourist venues Maas, Spain’s Arancha Gon- were deployed with operational problematic situation in the rates resulting from the variant 12- to 59-year-olds and 90 per der the assumptions made, on the Spanish holiday island of zalez Laya and Sweden’s Ann forces. The nine nuclear-armed country. were not that high. ent of seniors aged 60 and old- especially an increasing domi- Mallorca, a popular destination Linde wrote in the Rheinische states had an estimated 13,080 The German news maga- According to data from the er should be fully vaccinated, nance of the Delta variant, for German holidaymakers. Post newspaper on Monday. nuclear weapons between them zine Der Spiegel has reported official disease control body, according to RKI calculations. the vaccination campaign RKI figures continue to “We must end nuclear at the start of 2021 - down from that the programme to protect the Robert Koch Institute “If this vaccination rate is should be continued with high show a steady decline in in- weapons testing once and for 13,400. Afghans who assisted the Ger- (RKI), by Sunday 56.5 percent achieved in time, a pronounced intensity.” fections, hospitalizations and all by finally bringing the Com- But an estimated 3,825 man forces has started, with of the population had received fourth wave in the coming au- Merkel is reported to have deaths resulting from the virus. prehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban were deployed with opera- six assistants flown out along at least one dose of vaccine, tumn/winter seems unlikely,” told the CDU meeting that the Infections in the 24 hours to Treaty into force, restarting ne- tional forces - up from 3,720 with their families since the with 38.9 percent fully vacci- RKI experts said in a report issue of how to deal with the early Monday came in at 212, gotiations on a treaty banning the previous year. Nearly all end of June. nated. The German authorities published on Monday. pandemic in schools would with no deaths recorded. the production of fissile materi- of the 2,000 kept in a state of The last contingent of Ger- say that full vaccination offers However, it may also be have “top priority” after the A week ago there were eight al for military use and building high operational alert belonged man soldiers left Afghanistan good protection against hospi- necessary to reduce contacts “to holidays. deaths in a similar period. robust and credible capabilities to Russia or the US. last week, as international forces withdraw from the country. According to German army sources, a total of 23 Afghans Russian cult director Menshov Reporters Without Borders lists Viktor have left the German base at Mazar-i-Sharif in the north of the country aboard Turkish dies after coronavirus infection Orban as an enemy of press freedom Airlines flights. A further 30 people considered to be under dpa mestic cinema industry, a true overshadowed by an interna- dpa have been centralized in the were merged into a holding threat are expected to arrive Moscow director of the people whose tional boycott. Berlin state media holding MTVA, company to centrally coordi- within days. wonderful films are known During the Cold War, the which also includes Hungary’s nate their coverage.” The list A spokesman for the De- Soviet and Russian director and loved by millions of peo- Soviet Union was regarded For the first time, the organi- only news agency MTI,” RSF of “enemies of press freedom” fence Ministry in Berlin said Vladimir Menshov, who won ple,” the company announced. in the West as a communist zation Reporters Without Bor- wrote in a statement. comprises 37 heads of state travel documents had been an Oscar for his film “Moscow Menshov’s most famous evil empire. The melodrama ders (RSF) has listed a head of and government who embody issued to 446 local assistants Does Not Believe in Tears,” film, “Moscow Does Not Be- painted a different picture of government from the Euro- In addition to Orban, the ruthless suppression of and their families, making a has died at the age of 81. lieve in Tears,” from 1979, won everyday life for people in the pean Union in its regular list Brazilian President Jair press freedom in a particularly total of 2,250 people. Menshov, who was also an an Oscar as best foreign film. big city at the end of the 1950s. of “enemies of press freedom”: drastic way. “Not all those who received actor, screenwriter and pro- In 1981, the year of the award, Menshov learned about Hungarian Prime Minister Bolsonaro, who repeatedly In addition to Orban, these travel documents wished ducer, succumbed on Mon- he beat out Francois Truffaut the award from the news at Viktor Orban. incites against the media, Brazilian President Jair Bol- to leave immediately,” the of- day to the consequences of a with “The Last Metro”, Akira the time, but was not allowed “Since Viktor Orban and is also newly listed sonaro, who repeatedly incites ficer said. “There were many coronavirus infection, cinema Kurosawa with “Kagemusha” to collect it himself because of his Fidesz party came to pow- against the media, and Saudi local assistants who said they company Mosfilm announced and Istvan Szabo with “Room travel restrictions. er in 2010, they have brought “The regional press has Crown Prince Mohammed bin wished to stay in Afghanistan in Moscow. Without Exit.” The prize drew Born on September 17, Hungary’s media landscape been fully owned by entrepre- Salman are also newly listed. for as long as possible, but “We have lost our dear international attention to 1939, in the Azerbaijani capi- under their control step by neurs friendly to Orban since The RSF accuses the latter of would like to have the option friend, a Mosfilm man who Soviet cinema at the time - tal of Baku on the Caspian Sea, step,” the journalists’ associa- the summer of 2017. In the au- crimes against humanity for to leave if the security situa- devoted all his creative energy shortly after the 1980 Olympic Menshov was active to the tion said in Berlin on Monday. tumn of 2018, almost 500 pro- the murder of Jamal Khashog- tion deteriorates,” he said. and dazzling talent to the do- Games in Moscow, which were end. “The public broadcasters government media companies gi, among other things. 06 Tuesday, July 6, 2021

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Biden Attacks Crime The COVID-19 Is A Greater Smart Way

onald Trump responded to rising Risk To Young People crime by taunting Democratic mayors Dand vilifying undocumented immi- grants. Those on the far-left respond to it by amplifying calls to defund or even dis- mantle police departments, on the errant belief that social programs are the best Than The Vaccines short-term way to stop bullets flying. Acting just before summer when crime typically spikes, President Joe Biden proves It is crucial to vaccinate young people against COVID-19 and this remains true even when we yet again that, like Eric Adams, he inhabits the sane middle where most Americans live consider the worst possible outcomes from vaccination and fewer Americans die. His prescription for the wave of violence washing over cit- Jeremy Samuel Faust, drome. Notably, heart complications of the ies is to tighten up insanely porous gun laws Katie Dickerson Mayes and syndrome are both more common overall and support police, while helping those re- Céline Gounder and far more long-lasting than what’s seen cently released from prison find a foothold NYT with vaccine-related myocarditis among on the outside. teenagers. Facts first. Not all crime went up last he world got lucky: The toll of COV- Some doctors and parents may wonder, year. But murders did jump by about 25%, ID-19 on young people and children why not let teenage boys, who seem to be at and violent crime more broadly went up has been much lower than it has been the higher risk for myocarditis, wait a few about 3%. In New York City, Chicago, L.A. for adults. years to be vaccinated, especially in areas and elsewhere, shootings are tearing apart TBut in part because of that lower toll, with low case counts? Or why not vaccinate communities. Criminologists can’t say why some parents are on the fence about get- them with one dose? (they debate these things for years, if not ting their school-age children and teens That argument assumes that young decades), but it’s likely a combination of vaccinated. As reports of side effects from people won’t get infected in the near term. cops feeling on their heels, COVID and its vaccination emerge, the risks from vac- With more variants emerging, that’s not aftermath destabilizing communities, and cines can seem greater than those posed certain. Data also shows that both doses record gun sales flooding the streets with by the coronavirus. However, it still makes are needed for the most protection and to deadly weapons. sense — indeed, it is crucial — to vaccinate help prevent spread. Another reason not to Reversing a Trump administration young people against COVID-19. This re- wait is that the older a person is, the higher that all but disarmed federal gun enforc- mains true even when we consider the his risk is for severe disease when he does ers, Biden will direct his Bureau of Alcohol, worst possible outcomes from vaccination. ultimately contract COVID-19. Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to re- For example, an advisory committee Getting young people, including chil- voke licenses from gun sellers the very first for the Centers for Disease Control and dren, vaccinated is also critical to reach- instance they’re caught engaging in unau- Prevention met on June 23 to review data ing high levels of COVID-19 protection in thorized gun sales, either by failing to run showing a likely association between a rare the United States, and it will help prevent a background check or ignoring a federal condition called myocarditis, or inflam- the spread of the coronavirus among other request to provide trace information about mation of the heart muscle, and Covid-19 vulnerable adults and the emergence of a gun used in a crime. About time. vaccination with mRNA vaccines among to be 14 to 155 times the background rate zations were actually unlikely to be caused more variants. Rather than play roulette Simultaneously, he’s encouraging lo- teenagers and young adults in the United of their unvaccinated peers. The obvious by COVID-19, and to account for the large with variants over the next several years, calities to invest more of their COVID re- States. They found that more than 1,200 question might seem to be, what are the number of undocumented infections that we can safely end this crisis by accepting lief funds in police, as well as in other wise cases have been reported, and that they are outcomes of that? But the better question have already occurred, we could imagine an increased yet still exceedingly small risk strategies, like connecting teenagers with mostly mild. The CDC continues to recom- is, what are the outcomes for all adverse the real hospitalization rate could be even of side effects that have not been seen to summer jobs. And committing to hiring mend all people age 12 and older get vac- reactions in young people from vaccines lower, say as low as 0.02 percent, or one cause medium-term problems, let alone more people leaving prison into federal cinated. (Children younger than 12 may be combined? in 5,000 pediatric coronavirus infections. long-term ones. jobs, while moving to offer them more fed- able to get vaccinated as early as this fall.) So far, among the 6.14 million Ameri- That means that if the coronavirus were Bad things inevitably happen to a small eral housing vouchers. That’s the right call. To understand cans 17 and under who have been fully vac- eventually to infect all 73 million children number of people after any vaccination, a Ideological blinders won’t push violence why, it’s important to realize the choice is cinated, there have been 653 possibly relat- in the United States, we would conserva- few caused by the vaccines, but most not. down. The only way to do that is to attack not “vaccinate or do nothing.” It’s “vacci- ed hospitalizations lasting a day or longer, tively expect COVID-19 to be responsible The risk of vaccination must be compared the drivers of crime with effective policing, nate or eventually contract the coronavi- which could include myocarditis and other for around 14,600 hospitalizations. Un- against the risk of the disease that a vaccine targeted social services and relentless en- rus,” and the risks that come with it. Most conditions, lasting one day or more. If that like the vaccine-related hospitalizations, prevents, not against zero risk. The choice forcement to seize every last illegal weapon. experts now believe that the virus is des- rate holds, it means that if all 73 million adolescent hospitalizations for COVID-19 is between getting vaccinated against COV- tined to be endemic, meaning it will circu- Americans ages 17 and under are eventu- can be punishing, with a quarter lasting six ID-19 and eventually getting it. Given the late among humans indefinitely. ally vaccinated, there will be around 7,700 days or more. A recent CDC study found current data, the conclusion is clear: The The best analysis comes by way of a hospitalizations. that COVID-related hospitalizations in virus is more dangerous. simple thought experiment: What would Most of these hospitalizations would be adolescents can be long and complicated, happen if every child were eventually natu- like the ones seen so far: brief and unevent- with nearly one-third requiring patients to (Jeremy Samuel Faust is an at- rally infected with the coronavirus com- ful. Over 74 percent of vaccine-associated enter the intensive care unit. So far, 326 tending physician in the Brigham pared with what would happen if every hospitalizations among this age group that Americans age 17 and younger have died of and Women’s Hospital emergency child were to be vaccinated instead? By we have data for lasted three days or less. COVID-19. medicine department. Katie Dicker- gaming out those two scenarios we can Just 3.5 percent lasted longer than a week. The longer-term impact of COVID-19 son Mayes is a resident physician in help parents and young people make the How does that compare with COV- on young people is unknown. But some the Harvard-Associated emergency right choice. The correct lens to encapsu- ID-19? children with Covid-19 develop a compli- medicine residency at Brigham and late these risks, we believe, is hospitaliza- According to the American Academy cation known as Multisystem Inflamma- Women’s Hospital and Massachu- tions. of Pediatrics, 0.1 percent to 1.9 percent of tory Syndrome in Children. Based on avail- setts General Hospital. Céline R. In the demographic with the highest all coronavirus infections in young people able prevalence data, eventually letting 73 Gounder is an internist, infectious rates of vaccine-associated myocarditis, require hospitalization. To be fair to those million people age 17 and younger acquire disease specialist and epidemiolo- boys ages 12 to 17, the rate of myocarditis who believe, as early data has suggested, the coronavirus could lead to over 27,000 gist who served on the Biden transi- in the week following vaccination appears that around 45 percent of those hospitali- additional hospitalizations from the syn- tion COVID advisory board.)

Limiting Single-Use Plastic Won’t Do; It’s Time To Phase It Out

MELISSA VALLIANT prioritize recycling and recycled plastic. ing this right here in the Chesapeake Bay. Despite the plastics industry convincing The EPA just released a risk assessment ’m one of many Baltimoreans strug- consumers for decades that plastic pollu- showing microplastics could be a threat to gling to combat the plastic pollution tion would disappear if they just recycled striped bass — one of the bay’s most iconic crisis through my everyday actions, more effectively, the truth is in the num- fish — as well as the people who eat them. and, I’d like to say on our collective bers. Only 9% of all the plastic waste ever The problem goes beyond seafood. behalf: We’re beyond frustrated. No generated has been recycled, and much of Every one of us is eating, breathing and matterI how hard we try, it is impossible to our plastic isn’t recyclable anyway. drinking plastic. It’s been found in every- avoid single-use plastic. Even with improvements to the sys- thing from our produce and meat to our Take food delivery services, for exam- tem, recycling will never be able to keep up packaged foods and even beer. ple. At least one of the apps primarily used with plastic production, which is expected Thankfully, federal lawmakers have for restaurant delivery in Baltimore has to quadruple between 2014 and 2050. To outlined a plan. The Break Free From Plas- a default for all orders: no plastic uten- put it into perspective: Recycling is like tic Pollution Act would phase out unneces- sils included. If customers want plastic trying to mop water from an overflowing sary single-use plastic, put a pause on new cutlery, they have to check a box. I was bathtub while the faucet is still running. plastics facilities, protect the low-income thrilled that this national company had We need to turn off the faucet and reduce minority communities being most affected done something that could prevent count- the production of single-use plastic. by plastic’s pollution, and more. less single-use plastic items from polluting Local, state and federal policies are es- Baltimore federal elected officials Sen. our environment. Yet, 95% of the time I sential to ensure companies cut back on Chris Van Hollen and Reps. Dutch Rup- order, restaurants still throw in a plastic unnecessary single-use plastic altogether persberger and John Sarbanes have al- fork, knife and spoon that will likely exist and start shifting toward reusable and ready co-sponsored this important legisla- for centuries even though I didn’t need it. refillable alternatives. Baltimore’s plastic tion, but Sen. Ben Cardin and Rep. Kweisi You’ve probably had a similar experience bag ban that was recently pushed back, yet Mfume have yet to sign on. We’re at a piv- if you’ve ever asked for no straw at a res- again, is an important step forward, but it’s ments before polluting the Earth for years beverage bottles, straws, stirrers, grocery otal point in our planet’s history. Let’s stop taurant. going to take more comprehensive policies to come. Today, nearly 40% of the plastic bags and takeout containers. relying on inadequate solutions and urge The point is, consumers want change, to reverse this crisis. Regulating single-use produced annually is for single-use plastics Roughly 33 billion pounds of plastic our elected officials to effectively combat but we can only do so much. It’s not even plastics is a critical starting point. and packaging, and unsurprisingly that’s enter the ocean every year — that’s like this environmental crisis before it’s too enough for national food delivery apps to Single-use plastics are flawed by de- what we’re seeing on our beaches too. The dumping two garbage trucks full of plastic late. limit single-use plastic. What we need is sign: They use a material made to last for- top 10 most common waste items found in into the oceans every minute. About 900 policy change — now. ever but are designed to be thrown away, worldwide coastal cleanups are single-use marine species, including many endan- (Melissa Valliant is senior com- And I’m not talking about policies that and are sometimes only used for a few mo- plastic products, including food wrappers, gered species, are affected by it. We’re see- munications manager for Oceana.)

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

34,786.35 10,799.85 52880.00 1,792.00 Dow +152.82 pts QE -28.23 pts sensex +395.33 pts Gold +0.49 % Scale, details of massive Kaseya ransomware attack emerge page 10 Price percentage Price percentage 26.60 Brent 77.16 +1.30 % WTI 76.36 +1.60 % Silver +0.37 % Kuwari holds meet with Swiss counterpart Commercial Avenue hosts first Indian university in Qatar University to offer graduate programmes in Science, Arts, Commerce and Business Administration from September this year: Chougule

Satyendra Pathak Doha

The Commercial Avenue, formerly known as the Barwa Minister of Commerce and Industry and Acting Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari on Mon- Commercial Avenue, has an- day met with Switzerland Federal Department of Finance Head Ueli Maurer. From the Swiss side, the nounced that it will host the meeting was attended by State Secretary for International Finance Daniela Stoffel, Ambassador of Swit- campus of Savitribai Phule zerland to Qatar HE Edgar Doerig, Swiss Bankers Associations Chairman Herbert Scheidt, Credit Suisse Pune University (SPPU), In- Group Chief Executive Officer Thomas Gottstein, UBS Group Chief Executive Officer Ralph Hamers and dian’s first university in Qatar. Julius Bar Chief Executive Officer Philipp Rickenbacher. On the Qatari side, Ministry of Finance Deputy In a ceremony organised Undersecretary of Economic Affairs Saud bin Abdulla Al Attiyah, QFC Chief Executive Officer Yousef Al on Monday, the Commercial Jaidah, IPA Chief Executive Officer Sheikh Ali bin Al Waleed Al Thani and QIB Chairman Sheikh Jassim Avenue CEO Abdulla Haider bin Hamad Al Thani attended the meeting. During their meeting, the two sides discussed measures to officially handed over the strengthen the bilateral relations, and ways to support and develop the economic cooperation. state-of-the-art campus facility in Commercial Avenue at Ayn Khalid in Industrial Area to MIE SPPU Chairman and Qatar Chamber Board Mem- Commercial Avenue CEO Abdulla Haider hands over document for the state-of-the-art campus facility to ber Ali A Latif Al Misnad. MIE SPPU Chairman Ali A Latif Al Misnad during a ceremony in Doha on Monday. Milestone International Masraf Al Rayan, al khaliji appoint Education (MIE), a company petitive now. Communication “The academic faculty “We are confident that this registered in Qatar, has part- has become very easy with the conducting these courses will new education initiative will Khalifa as GCEO of merged entity nered with SPPU in India to development of several roads be recruited and deputed by urge academics and learn- set up MIE SPPU Institute of around the area. Metrolink Savitribai Phule Pune Univer- ers to equip their brains and Tribune News Network Higher Education as the SP- buses are also expected to op- sity and will have enough aca- hearts with knowledge and Doha PU’s first campus in Qatar. erate in the area soon. All this demic and industry capabilities explore new inspiring pro- MIE will operate the MIE will make Commercial Avenue to provide the holistic develop- grammes of study. Research Following the merger announcement on SPPU Institute of Higher Edu- attractive for both business and ment of students to get them is an integral part of academia January 7, 2021, Masraf Al Rayan (Al Rayan) cation, which is fully licensed residential purpose,” he said. prepared for the futuristic ca- and is contemporary and re- and Al Khalij Commercial Bank (al khaliji) by the Ministry of Education Addressing a press con- reers in Qatar,” Chougule said. sult-oriented. SPPU provides have announced the appointment of Fahad and Higher Education in Qatar. ference on the occasion, The campus will have the programmes that qualify its bin Abdalla Al Khalifa as the Group CEO of The campus will have well- MIE SPPU President Has- capacity to accommodate 600 graduates for the local and the the merged bank from the date the share- structured and modern edu- san Chougule said, “The MIE students, Chougule said add- global markets,” Misnad said. holders of both banks approve the merger cational facilities, laboratories SPPU Institute of Higher ing that the initial response “We feel confident as the and the date of obtaining Qatar Central Bank and libraries to ensure that Education’s admissions from students in Qatar to vari- academic faculty conduct- final approval on the merger, subject to nec- students get all the required and the academic team has ous courses in the very first ing these courses have been essary approvals on the appointment. amenities. started functioning in Qatar year is quite encouraging. recruited and deputed by Following the merger, al khaliji’s busi- Talking to Qatar Tribune since June 2021. The insti- “The campus will be open Savitribai Phule Pune Uni- ness will be absorbed into Al Rayan’s on the sidelines of the handing tute will launch its academic to students from all nationali- versity. They all possess the business, and Al Rayan will be the remain- over ceremony, Haider said programmes governed by the ties. We are expected to enrol academic and industry ca- ing legal entity, which will continue to that the Commercial Avenue Savitribai Phule Pune Univer- a large number of students for pabilities to provide overall operate in accordance with Islamic Shari’ah is expected to host many more sity’s academic governance the first batch. The classes will development of students to principles. such prestigious institutions structure in the month of Sep- be held physically or online prepare them for their future Khalifa is a senior banker with over 25 in the near future. tember this year.” depending on the directive careers,” he said. years of experience. He started his career in Commercial Avenue has According to Chougule, the of the government due to the Indian Ambassador to Qa- 1994 with Qatar Central Bank (QCB) before launched several initiatives university will offer graduate COVID-19 pandemic,” he said. tar HE Deepak Mittal, Khalid he moved to Qatar National Bank (QNB) to increase its occupancy, he programmes in Science, Arts, Speaking on the occasion, Abdulla Al Ali of the Ministry Treasury group, where he consistently moved said adding that he expects Commerce and Business Ad- Misnad said, ”Opening of In- of Education and Higher Ed- up the ranks to become the Group Treasurer Fahad bin Abdalla Al Khalifa the occupancy level to double ministration from September dia’s first university in Qatar ucation, DPS Group Chief Pa- and GM Group Corporate and Institution from the 2020 level in the near this year with a fee structure shows the government’s end- tron Mohammed Bin Ham- Banking. He joined al khaliji as GCEO in nance from Seattle University in the United future. ranging between QR30,000 to less support to Qatar’s private mam were also present on the September 2014. Khalifa holds a BSc in Fi- States of America. “Our rents are very com- QR36,000 per year. sector to thrive and grow.” occasion. Global sukuk issuance may hit $155 bn in 2021: S&P

etary stimulus measures last tion for the Development of Islamic bonds totalled $90.6 bn in the first year to support the banking the Private Sector. half of 2021, slightly more than $86.4 bn sector and help stabilise fi- Sustainability-linked and nancial markets as part of green sukuk issuance will also recorded in the first half of 2020 their efforts to soften the support the global Islamic blow of the pandemic on their bond market in the second Tribune News Network “Taken together, these economies. half of this year. However, Doha factors point to stronger Interest rates, which have the volume of such Sharia- sukuk market performance in been set near or below zero in compliant instruments is ex- Global sukuk issuance is 2021 compared with 2020,” many countries, are expected pected to remain limited, S&P set to increase to as much said Mohamed Damak, glob- to remain low this year and said on Monday. as $155 billion in 2021, or 11 al head of Islamic finance beyond as the world economy During the first half, the percent, more than $139.8 at S&P. continues to recover. Islamic Development Bank billion last year, driven by low Global sukuk issuance The International Mon- issued sukuk worth $2.5bn interest rates and abundant stood at $90.6 billion in the etary Fund expects the global and said it would use 10 per liquidity, according to S&P first half of the year, slightly economy, which last year slid cent of the proceeds to fi- Global Ratings. more than $86.4bn recorded The $2.4 trillion Sharia-compliant finance industry is expected to register “low to mid-single digit growth” in 2021. into its worst recession since nance green projects, with 90 The ratings agency said in the six months to the end the Great Depression, to ex- per cent earmarked for social a more conservative outlook of June 2020. geopolitical event, a signifi- country adopted new Sharia second half of 2021, after a pand by 6 per cent in 2021. development programmes. could be in the range of $140 The market’s performance cant drop in oil prices or a standards. muted activity in 2020 when The $2.4 trillion Sharia- Malaysia also issued a $1.3bn billion. Sukuk worth a re- was propelled by Sharia-com- shift in liquidity conditions “Despite higher oil pric- companies preserved cash compliant finance industry Islamic bond that included an cord $167 billion was issued pliant bond sales in Malay- on global capital markets, we es and lower fiscal deficits, at the height of the pan- is expected to register “low $800 million sustainability in 2019. sia, Saudi Arabia and Oman. expect sukuk issuance will we expect that some sover- demic and deferred capital to mid-single digit growth” tranche. A continued economic The sultanate returned to the continue to rise,” said Damak. eigns in the Gulf Coopera- expenditure. in 2021. It grew by 11.4 per “Although these types of recovery, vaccination cam- market after issuing conven- However, issuance vol- tion Council will continue to Sukuk worth about $20 cent in 2019 on the back of instruments may appeal to paigns in most Islamic fi- tional debt in 2020. umes in Bahrain, Indonesia, tap the market to fund their billion is set to mature in the higher-than-expected sukuk investors with ESG [environ- nance countries and oil prices The market was also sup- Turkey and the UAE de- economic diversification pro- second half of this year, some issuance, according to S&P ment, social and governance] of about $65 a barrel this year ported by a higher primary clined. In Turkey, the decline grammes,” S&P said. of which will probably be re- Global. objectives – and we expect to will also support growth in issuance volume, which rose was mainly due to the rise in It also expects bank and financed through the market, The industry is expected see more of them – we think sukuk issuance, the rating by 20 per cent in the first half local currency-denominated corporate issuance to “con- S&P said. to hit $3.69tn in 2024, ac- that they will be the excep- agency said in its market re- of 2021. issuances while the UAE’s tinue to support sukuk mar- Central banks around the cording to Refinitiv and a re- tion rather than the norm,” port on Monday. “Absent an unexpected sukuk sales dropped as the ket performance” in the world have introduced mon- port by the Islamic Corpora- said Damak. 08 Tuesday, July 6, 2021 Economy & Business Google launches Grow My Store in Arabic QFC Authority imposes public Agencies shop owners on how to im- line. They are the heart of our Last year, Google an- prove a customer’s shopping communities and the driver of nounced that all retailers have Alphabet-owned Google experience, which in turn can recovery in Mena and around access to list their products censure against Time Intl launched its Grow My Store help boost the development of the world,” said Ziad Chehade, on the Google Shopping tab, tool in both Arabic and English their business. head of business marketing at across eight countries in the Tribune News Network specified information in two among other things, the im- in the Middle East and North Retailers enter their web- Google in Mena region. Mena region, to help them Doha Ultimate Beneficial Owner- pact of the imposition of a Africa region, which helps local site address into the Grow My “We are committed to help- connect with more customers ship Forms, in order to obtain financial penalty. retailers grow their business Store tool to receive a custom- ing retailers grow and reach regardless of whether they ad- Qatar Financial Centre information concerning Ben- Whilst QFC Authority using data analytics, the com- ised assessment report and an more customers via this tool, vertise with Google. (QFC) Authority announced eficial Ownership, Nominee considered the contravention pany said. overall score supported by in- as businesses will be able to The Covid-19 pandemic led that it imposed a public cen- and Corporate Director, and to be serious because it con- Rolled out globally in May dustry benchmarks, in addition evaluate their sites directly and to a surge in e-commerce and sure on Time International Nominee Shareholder. How- cerned a money laundering/ 2019 in English, French, Ger- to consumer trends that can receive a set of local insights accelerated the digital transfor- LLC for contravening a rel- ever, the required informa- terrorist financing vulnerabil- man and Spanish, the free tool improve company websites. and customised recommenda- mation of companies, services evant requirement pursuant tion was not forthcoming de- ity, QFC Authority considered aims to help local businesses The recommendations are tions,” he said. and industries. to Compliance and Enforce- spite reminders sent by email. a public censure was reason- improve their digital store- “market-specific and are pre- Currently, Grow My Store As lockdowns became the ment Rule (CER) 6.1.1(A) of Failing to comply with able considering all the rel- front, grow customer traffic sented with more than hun- is available in North America, new normal, e-commerce’s the QFCA Rules. a QFCA requirement is a evant circumstances. This is a and optimise their customers’ dred local insights by internal the UK, Western Europe, Tur- share of global retail trade On January 19, 2021, QFC contravention of a Relevant serious matter, but exception- online experience to success- research and external surveys,” key, the Mena region and Sub- grew to about 17 per cent in Authority issued a written re- Requirement. As with all al circumstances mean a pub- fully complete further transac- Google said. Saharan Africa. It supports 2020 from 14 per cent in 2019, quirement under CER Rule enforcement investigations, lic censure is the appropriate tions. The tool assesses online “Retailers witnessed a websites in Arabic, Dutch, Eng- according to a report in March 3.1.1 for the firm to produce QFC Authority considers, and proportionate response. shops and generates a report paradigm shift in the last year lish, French, German, Italian, by the UN Conference on Trade with recommendations for ... thousands have moved on- Spanish, Swedish and Turkish. and Development. Carbon neutrality: OPEC+ postpones meeting as it Airlines eye shift to greener fuels considers UAE’s review request Agencies is produced when biofuels are burned. Euglena Going electric may be one is known to produce oil, a The Emirates is solution for automakers to source of biofuel, and takes OPEC’s third-biggest ride a global decarboniza- in CO2 when it grows by tion trend, but for airlines, photosynthesis. producer and is it is greener fuels that are Before the coronavirus grabbing their attention. pandemic, the transport concerned that an Japan has joined a sector accounted for about outdated reference group of nations in pledging 18 percent of total CO2 to achieve carbon neutral- emissions in Japan. By type is being used to cal- ity by 2050 but still lags be- of transportation, airlines culate its production hind Europe and the United were responsible for about States where more compa- 5 percent while most came quotas nies put biofuels from ma- from cars, trucks and buses, terials like waste cooking oil according to government Agencies into commercial use for air- data. lines. Hydrogen is also seen Major Japanese airlines OPEC+, the group of oil ex- as an alternative source to are seeking to reduce their porters that have been at- fly aircraft. dependence on fossil jet fu- tempting to balance market Major aircraft manu- els in the coming years and demand and supply, post- facturer Airbus SAS has switching to what they call poned a delayed ministerial unveiled concepts for zero- “sustainable aviation fuels” meeting to consider the UAE’s emission aircraft powered such as biofuels. request to review the baseline by hydrogen that it hopes When an airplane is used to determine its quota, will enter into service by powered by a mixture of according to sources familiar 2035. conventional jet fuel and a with the matter. Kawasaki Heavy In- sustainable aviation fuel, it “The co-chairs [Saudi Ara- dustries Ltd has also un- can cut CO2 emissions by bia and Russia] of the JMMC veiled its plan to enter the around 20 to 30 percent [joint ministerial monitoring hydrogen-powered aircraft during a flight, according committee] require more time business, aiming to take the to data by Japan’s transport to consider the UAE’s posi- lead in core technologies for ministry. Blending limits tion,” an OPEC+ source said. hydrogen engines and lique- are set for using sustainable “The UAE remains abso- fied hydrogen fuel tanks. aviation fuels. lutely committed to the pro- In late June, a private Japan’s major carri- posed increase of production OPEC+ confirmed the cancellation of the ministerial meeting in a statement and said a new date will be “decided in due course”. business jet developed by ers Japan Airlines Corp in August,” the source added. Honda Motor Co flew from and All Nippon Airways Co OPEC+ confirmed the lion barrels per day to the ister said continuing to cal- Oil prices continued to re- Kagoshima Prefecture in have used a biofuel pro- cancellation of the ministerial markets by the end of the year. culate the UAE’s production main bullish on the prospect southwestern Japan to To- duced from microalgae by meeting in a statement and The UAE, which plans to quota on the basis of the 2018 that an ongoing deadlock will kyo’s Haneda airport, the Japanese manufacturer IHI said a new date will be “de- raise its production capacity baseline was “unfair”. Accord- maintain the current level first such flight using a bio- Corp. for domestic commer- cided in due course”. to 5 million bpd by 2030, is ing to estimates, the discrep- of production curbs among fuel produced from euglena, cial flights, on which they The UAE, OPEC’s third- concerned about an outdated Third time ancy between the baseline OPEC+ members. a type of algae. are seeking to increase use biggest producer, has called baseline reference that is cur- used to compute the UAE’s Brent, the international About 10 percent of the of sustainable aviation fuels. on the exporters’ group to rently being used to assign its This is the third time OPEC+ quota under OPEC+ and the benchmark rose 0.88 per cent biofuel used for the flight Aviation experts say “decouple” output restrictions production quotas. has deferred its ministerial country’s current production to trade at $76.84 per barrel came from euglena and the there are still hurdles to from plans to extend its exist- “The UAE and its inter- meeting, which was originally capacity is 18 per cent – the at 8.07pm UAE time on Mon- rest from waste oil, accord- greater use of such aviation ing agreement beyond April national partners have in- scheduled for Thursday. The highest among the producers day. West Texas Intermediate, ing to Euglena Co., the Japa- biofuels. Their supplies are 2022. vested significantly in grow- group planned to meet on within the group. which tracks US crude grades, nese provider of the fuel. limited and procurement This is the third time ing its production capacity Friday following differences “The fact that the meeting was up 1.10 per cent at $75.99 “Japan is a few years costs are high compared with OPEC+ has deferred its and believes that, if or when among producers, however got postponed today and the per barrel. behind as there are already conventional fossil jet fuels. ministerial meeting, which the agreement is extended, that meeting was pushed to time it took for this to be an- “Although a no-deal on its leading biojet manufactur- It will take more time for was originally scheduled for the baseline reference figures Monday. The group is nounced shows that there are own would be a bullish devel- ers abroad,” Akihiko Naga- domestically manufactured Thursday. The group planned should reflect its actual pro- some negotiations on the side- opment, as it bonds Opec+ ta, executive vice president sustainable aviation fuels to to meet on Friday following duction capacity, rather than meeting to consider bringing lines, which can also be inter- members to the original deal of the firm, said during a become commercially avail- differences among produc- the outdated October 2018 back 2 million barrels per day preted by the market as an in place, the rising uncertain- press conference about the able as Japanese makers are ers, however that meeting was production reference,” the to the markets by the end of effort to reach a consensus be- ty over the meeting’s outcome flight. currently aiming at around pushed to Monday. Ministry of Energy and Infra- the year. tween the OPEC+ members,” is still a good opportunity for Carbon dioxide or CO2 2030. The group is meeting to structure said in a statement said Louise Dickson, oil mar- some profit-taking” by trad- consider bringing back 2 mil- on Sunday. The country’s energy min- kets analyst at Rystad Energy. ers, Dickson said.

QCB Guv meets Swiss FM Spanish couple develop high-tech specs to help son see Governor of Qatar Central Bank Sheikh Abdulla bin Saoud Al Thani met on Monday with Head of the Federal Agencies in on a street sign or other ob- Department of Finance of the Swiss Confederation Ueli ject. Maurer, who is visiting the country.During the meeting, When their two-year-old son Developing the glasses cost they reviewed the bilateral relations between the two Biel started falling over a lot There are canes and guide 900,000 euros ($1 million), friendly countries in the financial and banking field and and had difficulty climbing dogs. Nothing else. We got of which the couple invested ways to enhance them. (QNA) stairs after learning to walk, 65,000 euros of their own Jaume Puig and his wife sought into this because we saw money, while the rest came medical help to figure out the there was a need for it. from public institutions and problem. Jaume Puig crowd-funding. After visiting several doc- They worked with a team tors, the toddler was diagnosed of doctors and computer en- PwC ME welcomes with low vision, a condition far So in 2017, Puig, a Spanish gineers, among them one of more common than blindness electrical engineer, and his wife Spain’s top specialists on low that makes daily tasks a chal- Constanza Lucero, a doctor, vision, to create the product 34 new partners lenge. founded Biel Glasses, a com- which has been approved for In Biel’s case, it was due to pany which created a digital use in the European Union. Agencies build a community of solvers an optic nerve problem but the device to help those with low Jaume Puig, a Spanish electrical engineer, and his wife Constanza Luc- It is expected to go on sale in the Middle East,” PwC has condition can also be caused vision to move about safely on ero, a doctor, founded Biel Glasses, a company which created a digital in Spain and Denmark later PwC Middle East and Strate- said in a statement. by defects in the retina, brain their own. device to help those with low vision to move about safely on their own. this year. gy&, part of the PwC network, “Our new partners will or other parts of the visual sys- “There are canes and guide The glasses, which need to has welcomed 34 new part- drive the firm’s strategy and tem, or by conditions such as dogs. Nothing else. We got into goggles and glasses, it creates pendent. be customised for the specific ners across the region, from help build trust and deliver glaucoma or macular degen- this because we saw there was a 3D image onto which text, “Maybe we can’t cure him needs of each user, cost 4,900 July 1, 2021. sustained outcomes for our eration. a need for it,” Puig, 52, said graphics and video can be over- but we can help him,” said Puig euros ($5,850). “Together, our new part- clients and stakeholders in Low vision can’t be cor- at Barcelona’s Mobile World laid upon real-world images. of his son who is now eight. Puig, who has founded ners are a testament to our the region. We are proud of rected with glasses or surgery. Congress (MWC), the telecom It also uses AI to detect and When a wearer approaches several other technology start- continued commitment to the progress we are making And while magnifiers can help industry’s biggest annual gath- signal obstacles. an object blocking their path, a ups, now hopes to add voice the region, inline with the in fostering a diverse part- with specific tasks like reading, ering. “We thought we could use large red circle will appear on activation and a navigation new global strategy The New nership and upskilling talent there was no available tech- The headset is on display at these technologies to take ad- the screen warning them of the system that works with Google Equation, and our goal to in the region,” it added in the nology to help the toddler get the show. vantage of the vision he does obstacle. Maps in future versions of the create 6,000 new jobs and statement. around. A cross between gaming have so he can be more inde- It also allows them to zoom glasses. Economy & Business Tuesday, July 6, 2021 09 Jobseekers enjoy Bezos leaves enduring legacy as the upper hand as US companies he steps away as Amazon CEO scramble to hire Jeff Bezos will retain a key role, however, as executive chair at Amazon he founded 27 years ago Agencies a variety of factors. Many Agencies With the economy grow- Americans still have health ing rapidly as it reopens concerns about working As he prepares to blast off into from the pandemic, many around large numbers of a new career stage, Jeff Bezos employers are increas- people. About 1.5 million leaves an enduring legacy after ingly desperate to hire. Yet people, mostly women, are transforming Amazon from a evidence suggests that as no longer working or look- modest online bookseller into a group, the unemployed ing for work because they one of the world’s most power- aren’t feeling the same ur- had to care for children ful corporations. gency to take jobs. when schools and day care Bezos, 57, was set to hand Many people who are centers shut down. And over the job of Amazon chief out of work are either seek- roughly 2.6 million older executive on Monday to Andy ing higher pay than they had workers took advantage of Jassy and turn his attention to before or are still reluctant enlarged stock portfolios his private space exploration to take jobs in public-facing and home values to retire firm, philanthropy and other service companies for fear early. endeavors. He will retain a of contracting COVID-19. A temporary $300-a- key role, however, as executive How those two trends bal- week federal unemploy- chair at the technology and e- ance themselves out will ment benefit, on top of commerce colossus he found- likely set the pace for how regular state jobless aid, ed 27 years ago. many open positions em- may be enabling some peo- The transition comes after ployers can fill in the com- ple to be more selective in a spectacular streak for Ama- ing months. looking for and taking jobs. zon, which has drawn atten- On Friday, analysts ex- Roughly half the states plan tion for its innovations. pect the government to re- to stop paying the supple- But the firm has also been port that the economy add- ment by the end of July in vilified over business practices ed 675,000 jobs in June. what proponents say is an that have crushed competi- That would be a substantial effort to nudge more of the tors and raised concerns over gain but nowhere near the unemployed to seek jobs. treatment of a workforce of gains that could be expected Economists at Goldman more than one million. given the record-high num- Sachs have calculated that “Bezos has been a trans- ber of job openings. in states that are cutting off formational leader... in book In fact, some econo- the federal jobless payment selling, the retail market, mists have estimated that early, the number of people cloud computing and home monthly job growth would who are receiving state job- delivery,” said Darrell West, a Jeff Bezos leaves an enduring legacy after transforming Amazon from a modest online bookseller into one of the world’s most powerful be at least twice what the less aid is declining faster senior fellow at the Brookings corporations. three-month average gain than in states that plan to Institution’s Center for Tech- was for March, April and pay the $300-a-week ben- nology Innovation. built the cloud infrastruc- years. and no voice at work.” May — 540,000 — if there efit until it officially ends “He was a pioneer who ture for the company which His departure leaves ques- Bezos appeared to respond were no constraints on the Sept. 6. That trend, which introduced many of the con- became the highly profitable tions about the future of Ama- to worker concerns earlier this number of workers avail- suggests could help boost veniences that people take for Amazon Web Services. Bezos has been a zon as it faces a torrent of reg- year when he called for a “bet- able to fill jobs. hiring in June and in the granted, such as going to an Amazon outlasted its ri- transformational leader... in ulatory scrutiny and criticism ter vision” for employees after For June, the unem- subsequent months. online store, ordering some- vals by forgoing profits in its book selling, the retail from activists. a bruising battle over a un- ployment rate is projected On Thursday, the gov- thing, and having it delivered early years “and reinvesting market, cloud computing U.S. lawmakers are con- ionization vote in Alabama, to have dipped from 5.8% in ernment reported that the to your home the next day. everything into expanding,” and home delivery. sidering a measure that which ultimately failed. May to a still-elevated 5.7%. number of people who ap- The whole e-commerce sector Kay said. would make it easier to break He laid out a new goal for Total available jobs plied for jobless aid last owes many of its innovations “If you look at the trajecto- Darrell West, a senior fellow up Amazon, amid concerns the company to be “Earth’s reached 9.3 million in April, week fell to 364,000, the to this individual.” ry now, it was all logical,” Kay at the Brookings Institution’s that a handful of Big Tech best employer and Earth’s saf- the highest in 20 years of lowest level since the pan- In public appearances, Be- added. “You can say Bezos has Center for Technology firms have become too domi- est place to work,” in his final data, according to the Labor demic began. zos often recounts the early been one of the best business Innovation nant, hurting competition in letter as chief executive. Department. The employ- There are also signs that days at Amazon, started in his architects of his time.” a way that eventually harms Yet Amazon is likely to ment website Indeed has people are re-evaluating garage, when he packed up or- Bob O’Donnell of Tech- consumers. face challenges ahead that will said that job postings have their work and personal ders himself and drove boxes nalysis Research said Bezos with a net worth close to $200 Amazon was well-posi- make it difficult to keep its increased still further since lives and aren’t necessar- to the post office. “wasn’t the first or the only billion, even after a divorce tioned during the coronavirus trajectory. then. ily interested in returning Today, Amazon has a mar- one, but he took the concept settlement which gave part of pandemic with its fast delivery “The backlash against this As the competition to to their old jobs, particu- ket value of more than $1.7 (of e-commerce) and worked his stake to his ex-wife Mac- of goods and groceries, and sector probably will result in keep and attract workers larly those that offer mod- trillion. It posted 2020 annual to perfect it.” Kenzie Scott. boosted its U.S. workforce to stronger government over- intensifies, especially at est wages. The proportion revenues of $386 billion from Amazon was able to outdo Bezos will step away from more than 800,000. sight of technology compa- restaurants and tourist and of Americans who quit their operations in e-commerce, rivals because Bezos “rec- day-to-day Amazon manage- While the company has nies,” said West. entertainment venues, em- jobs in April reached its cloud computing, groceries, ognized the need to build ment to spend more time on boasted of its $15 minimum Kay said Amazon might ployers are offering higher highest level in more than artificial intelligence, stream- infrastructure,” including projects including his space wage and other benefits, crit- become “a victim of its own pay, along with signing and 20 years. ing media and more. the vast network of ware- firm Blue Origin -- which is ics say its relentless focus on success” and be forced to retention bonuses and more Nearly 6% of workers Bezos “had an instinct for houses, trucks, planes and set to take him into space later efficiency and worker surveil- break up into two or more flexible working hours. The who are in an industry cat- the right thing” in finding the other logistics for the busi- this month. lance has treated employees firms. proportion of job advertise- egory that includes restau- next market, said Roger Kay, ness, O’Donnell said. “A lot of He owns the Washington like machines. Still, he said that “each of ments that promise a bonus rants, hotels, casinos, and analyst at Endpoint Technolo- other companies didn’t want Post newspaper and has de- The Teamsters union re- those entities would thrive in has more than doubled in amusement parks quit their gies Associates. to spend money on the messy voted time and funds to ef- cently launched a campaign to its own market; I can easily the past year, Indeed found. jobs in April — twice the Kay said Bezos deftly tran- behind-the-scenes work.” forts to fight climate change, organize Amazon employees, imagine the sum of the parts The supply of potential proportion of workers in all sitioned from books to other The stunning rise of Ama- while also facing criticism claiming its workers “face de- being greater than the whole, hires is being held back by sectors who did so. merchandise to an online zon has made Bezos into one after recent reports that he humanizing, unsafe and low- so it might not hurt share- marketplace, and successfully of the world’s richest people, paid no income tax at all some pay jobs, with high turnover holders.”

crackdown Why China is investigating technology companies like Didi?

Agencies said it suspects Didi was involved ly was fined a record $2.8 billion in illegal collection and use of over antitrust violations. Other big Chinese regulators have personal data. It did not cite any tech companies have been fined clamped down on the country’s specific violations. or investigated for alleged anti- largest ride-hailing app, Didi The state-owned newspaper competitive behavior and lapses in Global Inc., days after its shares Global Times said in an editorial financial disclosure. began trading in New York. Monday that Didi has the “most “Two years ago Chinese con- Authorities told Didi to stop new detailed personal travel informa- sumers didn’t care, they thought registrations and ordered its app tion” of users among all large tech- the convenience of apps out- removed from China’s app stores nology firms. It said the company weighed any negative benefits,” pending a cybersecurity review. could conduct big data analysis of Rein said. “But now Chinese The government said it was act- users’ habits and behavior, posing people are quite concerned about ing to prevent security risks and a potential risk for individuals. data privacy, because Alibaba and protect the public interest. Didi is Tencent have so much data – even the latest company to face intensi- The wider context more data than the government.” fied scrutiny in a crackdown on if there are other reasons the Rein believes stricter oversight some of China’s biggest technol- Chinese government might be of the technology industry will ogy giants. focusing on Didi. Officials have make it more sustainable, with expressed growing concern about fairer competition that will benefit What is Didi? use of user data by large technol- consumers. China’s Didi Global Inc. is one ogy companies. of the world’s largest ride-hailing China’s Cyberspace Adminis- What’s the impact on Didi? apps. Three-quarters of its 493 tration announced Monday that it Didi said in a statement that million annual active users are in was also launching cybersecurity China’s Didi Global Inc. is one of the world’s largest ride-hailing apps. Three-quarters of its 493 million annual active users having its app removed “may have China. Beijing-based Didi operates reviews of truck logistics platforms are in China. an adverse impact on its revenue in 14 other countries including Huochebang and Yunmanman, in China.“ Brazil and Mexico. and online recruitment platform ties to transfer any data stored in Key issues are monopolistic prac- clear that tech companies like e- It promised to fix any prob- Years ago, Didi and Uber Boss Zhipin. Registrations of new China to overseas entities, such as tices and handling of user data. commerce giant Alibaba and gam- lems, “protect users’ privacy and competed in China. In 2016, after users were halted pending those law enforcement agencies. The law Until recently, tech firms oper- ing company Tencent controlled data security, and continue to a two-year price war, Didi bought reviews. takes effect Sept. 1. ated in a regulatory gray zone, huge amounts of data, said Shaun provide secure and convenient Uber’s China operations. Full Truck Alliance, which op- Violators can be fined between with relative freedom to create Rein, founder and managing services to its users.” Did raised $4.4 billion in a erates the Huochebang and Yun- 2 million to 10 million yuan (about their business models, demand director of China Market Research The app can no longer be June 30 initial public offering manman platforms, and Kanzhun $310,000-$1.5 million) and could merchants and vendors sign exclu- Group in Shanghai. downloaded in China, although in New York. The company has Ltd., which runs Boss Zhipin, also have their business suspended. sive contracts with their platforms “I think it was in the last year those who already downloaded a market capitalization of about recently listed shares in the U.S. and collect user data to better and a half that you can start to and installed the app can still use $74.5 billion. A sweeping Data Security What’s really going on? understand their customers. see just how much power these it, Didi said. Law enacted in June requires China’s Communist Party lead- After China introduced health technology companies have,” said Didi’s stock price sank 5.3% Why Didi is in trouble? companies and individuals to get ers are uneasy with the growing monitoring and quarantine apps Rein. on Friday after the cybersecurity China’s cyberspace watchdog approval from relevant authori- influence of big technology firms. during the pandemic, it became Alibaba Group Holding recent- review was announced. 10 Tuesday, July 6, 2021 Economy & Business

In crosshairs of ransomware crooks, cyber insurers struggle

Agencies corded Future published an interview with a mem- In the past few weeks, ran- ber of the Russian-speaking somware criminals claimed ransomware gang, REvil, as trophies at least three that is skilled in pre-attack North American insurance intelligence-gathering and brokerages that offer poli- happens to be behind the cies to help others survive current attack. He suggested the very network-paralyz- it actively targets insurers for ing, data-pilfering extortion data on their clients. attacks they themselves ap- CNA would not confirm parently suffered. a Bloomberg report that it Cybercriminals who hack paid a $40 million ransom, into corporate and govern- which would be the highest ment networks to steal sen- reported ransom on record. sitive data for extortion rou- Nor would it say what or tinely try to learn how much how much data was stolen. It cyber insurance coverage the said only that systems where victims have. Knowing what most policyholder data was victims can afford to pay can stored “were not impacted.” give them an edge in ran- In a regulatory filing with som negotiations. The cyber the Securities and Exchange insurance industry, too, is a Commission, CNA also said prime target for crooks seek- that its losses might not be ing its customers’ identities fully covered by its insurance and scope of coverage. and “future cybersecurity in- Before ransomware surance coverage may be dif- evolved into a full-scale glob- ficult to obtain or may only al epidemic plaguing busi- be available at significantly nesses, hospitals, schools higher costs to us.” and local governments, cy- Another major insur- ber insurance was a profita- ance player hit by ransom- ble niche industry. It was ac- ware was broker Gallagher. cused of fueling the criminal Although it was hit in Sep- feeding frenzy by routinely tember, only this past week recommending that victims (June 30) did it disclose pay up, but kept many from that the attackers may have going bankrupt. stolen highly detailed data Now, the sector isn’t just from an unspecified num- in the criminals’ crosshairs. ber of customers — from It’s teetering on the edge of profitability, upended by a This photo shows signs on a bank of computers telling visitors that the machines are not working at the public library in Wilmer, Texas. more than 400% rise last year in ransomware cases and skyrocketing extortion The ransomware groups demands. As a percentage got way too greedy too of premiums collected, cyber quickly. So the cost-benefit Scale, details of massive Kaseya insurance payouts now top equation the insurers 70%, the break-even point. initially used to figure out Fabian Wosar, chief whether or not they should technical officer ofE m- sisoft, a cybersecurity firm pay a ransom — it’s just ransomware attack emerge specializing in ransomware, not there anymore. said the prevailing attitude among insurers is no longer: Fabian Wosar, chief An affiliate of the notorious REvil gang infected thousands of victims in at least 17 countries on Friday Pay the criminals. It’s likely technical officer of Emsisoft to be cheaper for all involved. Agencies said most of its 800 stores would be bigger targets, it was apparently de- said he is confident it will show that “The ransomware groups closed for a second day Sunday because manding $45,000 for most. the criminals didn’t just violate Kaseya got way too greedy too quick- passwords and Social Secu- Cybersecurity teams worked fever- their cash register software supplier was “This attack is a lot bigger than they code in breaking into his network but ly. So the cost-benefit equa- rity numbers to credit card ishly Sunday to stem the impact of the crippled. A Swedish pharmacy chain, expected and it is getting a lot of at- also exploited vulnerabilities in third- tion the insurers initially data and medical diagnoses. single biggest global ransomware attack gas station chain, the state railway and tention. It is in REvil’s interest to end party software. used to figure out whether Company spokeswoman on record, with some details emerging public broadcaster SVT were also hit. it quickly,” said Liska. “This is a night- It was not the first ransomware at- or not they should pay a ran- Kelli Murray would not say about how the Russia-linked gang re- In Germany, an unnamed IT ser- mare to manage.” tack to leverage managed services pro- som — it’s just not there any- if any cyber insurance policy sponsible breached the company whose vices company told authorities several Analyst Brett Callow of Emsisoft viders. In 2019, criminals hobbled the more,” he said. contracts were on compro- software was the conduit. thousand of its customers were com- said he suspects REvil is hoping insur- networks of 22 Texas municipalities It’s not clear how the sin- mised servers. Nor would she An affiliateof the notorious REvil promised, the news agency dpa reporters might crunch the numbers and de- through one. That same year, 400 U.S. gle biggest ransomware at- say whether Gallagher paid a gang, best known for extorting $11 mil- ed. Also among reported victims were termine the $70 million will be cheaper dental practices were crippled in a sepa- tack on record, which began ransom. The criminals, from lion from the meat-processor JBS after two big Dutch IT services companies — for them than extended downtime. rate attack. Friday, will impact insurers. the RagnarLocker gang, ap- a Memorial Day attack, infected thou- VelzArt and Hoppenbrouwer Techniek. Sophisticated ransomware gangs One of the Dutch vulnerability re- But it can’t be good. parently never posted infor- sands of victims in at least 17 countries Most ransomware victims don’t pub- on REvil’s level usually examine a vic- searchers, Victor Gevers, said his team Pressure is building on mation about the attack on on Friday, largely through firms that licly report attacks or disclose if they’ve tim’s financial records — and insurance is worried about products like Kaseya’s the industry to stop reim- their dark web leak site, sug- remotely manage IT infrastructure for paid ransoms. policies if they can find them — from VSA because of the total control of vast bursing for ransoms. gesting that Gallagher paid. multiple customers, cybersecurity re- CEO Fred Voccola of the breached files they steal be- computing resources they can offer. In May, the major cyber Of the three insurance searchers said. software company, Kaseya, estimated fore “More and more of the products that insurer AXA decided to do brokers that ransomware REvil was demanding ransoms of the victim number in the low thou- are used to keep networks safe and se- so with all new policies in gangs claimed to have at- up to $5 million, the researchers said. sands, mostly small businesses like CEO cure are showing structural weakness- France. But it is so far appar- tacked in recent weeks, post- But late Sunday it offered in a posting “dental practices, architecture firms, es,” he wrote in a blog Sunday. ently alone in the industry, ing stolen data on their dark on its dark web site a universal decryp- plastic surgery centers, libraries, Fred Voccola of The cybersecurity firm ESET and governments are not web sites as evidence, two, tor software key that would unscramble things like that.” the breached software identified victims in least 17 coun- moving to outlaw reimburse- in Montreal and Detroit, all affected machines in exchange for Voccola said in an interview tries, including the United King- ment. did not respond to phone $70 million in cryptocurrency. that only between 50-60 of the company, Kaseya, estimated dom, South Africa, Canada, AXA is among major calls and emails. The third, Earlier, the FBI said in a statement company’s 37,000 customers Argentina, Mexico, Indonesia, insurers that have suffered in southern California, ac- that while it was investigating the at- were compromised. But 70% the victim number in the low New Zealand and Kenya. ransomware attacks, with knowledged being hobbled tack its scale “may make it so that we were managed service provid- Kaseya says the attack only operations in Thailand hard- for a week. are unable to respond to each victim ers who use the company’s thousands, mostly small busi- affected “on-premise” custom- hit. Chicago-based CNA Fi- By the time the Colonial individually.” Deputy National Security hacked VSA software to man- nesses like ‘dental practices, ers, organizations running nancial Corp., the seventh- Pipeline and major meat Advisor Anne Neuberger later issued a age multiple customers. It their own data centers, as op- -ranked U.S. cybersecurity processer JBS were hit by statement saying President Joe Biden automates the installation of architecture firms, plastic posed to its cloud-based services underwriter last year, saw its ransomware in May, insur- had “directed the full resources of the software and security updates that run software for customers. network crippled in March. ers were already passing government to investigate this incident” and manages backups and other surgery centers, libraries, It also shut down those servers as Less than a week earlier, higher coverage costs to cus- and urged all who believed they were vital tasks. a precaution, however. the cybersecurity firm Re- tomers. compromised to alert the FBI. Experts say it was no coinci- things like that’. Kaseya, which called on custom- Biden suggested Saturday the U.S. dence that REvil launched the attack ers Friday to shut down their VSA serv- would respond if it was determined that at the start of the Fourth of July holiday ers immediately, said Sunday it hoped the Kremlin is at all involved. weekend, knowing U.S. offices would ac- to have a patch in the next few days. Less than a month ago, Biden be lightly staffed. Many victims may not tivat- ing Active since April 2019, REvil pro- pressed Russian President Vladimir learn of it until they are back at work on the ransomware. The vides ransomware-as-a-service, mean- Putin to stop giving safe haven to REvil Monday. Most end users of managed criminals then threaten to dump the ing it develops the network-paralyzing and other ransomware gangs whose un- service providers “have no idea” whose stolen data online unless paid. In this software and leases it to so-called af- relenting extortionary attacks the U.S. software keep their networks hum- attack, that appears not to have hap- filiates who infect targets and earn the deems a national security threat. ming, said Voccola, pened. lion’s share of ransoms. U.S. officials A broad array of businesses and Kaseya said it sent a detection tool Dutch researchers said they alerted say the most potent ransomware gangs public agencies were hit by the latest to nearly 900 customers on Saturday Miami-based Kaseya to the breach and are based in Russia and allied states attack, apparently on all continents, in- night. said the criminals used a “zero day,” the and operate with Kremlin tolerance cluding in financial services, travel and The REvil offer to offer blanket de- industry term for a previous unknown and sometimes collude with Russian leisure and the public sector — though cryption for all victims of the Kaseya security hole in software. Voccola security services. few large companies, the cybersecu- attack in exchange for $70 million would not confirm that or offer details Cybersecurity expert Dmitri Alpero- rity firm Sophos reported. Ransomware suggested its inability to cope with the of the breach — except to say that it was vitch of the Silverado Policy Accelerator criminals infiltrate networks and sow sheer quantity of infected networks, not phishing. think tank said that while he does not malware that cripples them by scram- said Allan Liska, an analyst with the “The level of sophistication here believe the Kaseya attack is Kremlin- Cybercriminals who hack into corporate and government networks bling all their data. Victims get a decod- cybersecurity firmR ecorded Future. was extraordinary,” he said. directed, it shows that Putin “has not to steal sensitive data for extortion routinely try to learn how much er key when they pay up. Although analysts reported seeing de- When the cybersecurity firm Man- yet moved” on shutting down cyber- cyber insurance coverage the victims have. The Swedish grocery chain Coop mands of $5 million and $500,000 for diant finishes its investigation, Voccola criminals. Tuesday, July 6, 2021 11 Economy & Business More green finance raised in Mena in H1 than in whole of last year Green and sustainability-linked funding in the region reached $6.4bn in the first six months of this year, 38% higher than last year

Agencies New York

Green financing linked to sustainability projects in the Middle East and North Africa region reached $6.4 billion in the first half of 2021, topping the amount raised through the whole of last year, according to a new study. The volume of green funding in the first six months of this year is 38 per cent higher than the $4.7bn raised throughout 2020, according to Bloomberg’s H1 2021 Capital Mar- kets League Table. The Red Sea Development Compa- ny’s 14.12 billion Saudi riyals ($3.8bn) in funding through the first locally- denominated green financing credit facility accounted for more than 59 per cent of the region’s first-half total. Financial institutions in the region are also looking to raise funds through green instruments, with First Abu Dhabi Bank, the largest lender in the UAE, taking the lead through its green bonds, issued both in Swiss francs and Chinese yuan. Issuers in the region have mostly used green debt for project finance, property development or general corporate purposes, according to Bloomberg. A number of international banks operating in the region also participated in green and sustainability-linked financing deals in the first half of 2021, with Credit Sui- sse taking the top slot for its role as manager in FAB’s Swiss franc green bond issuance. HSBC, which participated in FAB’s Chinese yuan green bond deal and the green facility raised by Red Sea Develop- ment in Saudi Arabia, took the second spot. “As the global ESG [environment social and governance] market may represent a third of global AUMs [assets under management] by 2025, ESG debt issuance has sur- The Red Sea Development Company’s $3.8 billion in funding through the first locally-denominated green financing credit facility accounted for more than 59 percent of the region’s first-half total. passed $3 trillion with record speed in May 2021 prompted by the pan- while it currently only represents such as renewable energy, energy focused and renewable energy pro- kiye Vakiflar Bankasi and Akbank lus globally will be dedicated to demic, race to net-zero emissions, 1.3 per cent of this year’s global issu- efficiency, pollution prevention, bi- jects are being developed. over the past two months. financing a green recovery, while global green fiscal stimulus plans ance, the market has surpassed last odiversity conservation and circular A number of Mena banks, in- Globally, the volume of green ESG assets may top $53tn by 2025, and record low interest rates,” said year’s sales … in just six months.” economy initiatives. Globally, the cluding Abu Dhabi Commercial and sustainability-linked debt issu- representing more than a third of Adeline Diab, Bloomberg’s head Green financing involves struc- green bond market is estimated to Bank, Emirates NBD and Mashreq ance stood at approximately $541bn projected total assets under man- of ESG and Thematic Investing for tured financial instruments that are reach $2.36tn by 2023, according to Bank, have also participated in US in the first six months of 2021, 12 per agement, according to Bloomberg Emea and Apac regions. created specifically to fund environ- the World Economic Forum. dollar or euro-denominated inter- cent above the total for the whole of Intelligence’s Global ESG 2021 “As the ESG green, social and ment, ecology or sustainability-re- It is increasingly becoming pop- national loans that ranged in value 2020 ($482bn). Financial institu- Outlook. sustainability debt exponential lated projects. It includes an array ular in the Mena region, especially between $300 million and $900m tions and governments jointly com- “2021 is poised to be a pivotal growth is set to accelerate, the Mena of loans and bonds to encourage the in the six-member economic bloc of taken out by Turkish banks ING prise 50 per cent of market share. year for ESG in reframing markets region opportunity is emerging; development of projects in sectors the GCC, where several ecologically Bank, Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi, Tur- More than $3tn in fiscal stimu- globally,” Bloomberg said.

Business is booming for British companies but so are prices

strong growth and inflation, to is “well under way”. The pace of the recovery dipped ensure that the recovery is not “Germany and France saw undermined by a premature their composite PMIs well in slightly in June from its May peak tightening in monetary condi- expansionary territory, at 60.1 tions,” said Bailey. and 57.4, respectively. The Agencies Britain’s economy con- Separately, eurozone busi- readings were buoyed espe- London tracted by about 10 percent in nesses expanded activity at the cially by services sectors,” Ur- 2020 as the country suffered fastest rate in 15 years in June ban said. The pace of Britain’s eco- one of the highest COVID-19 as COVID-19 restriction eas- However, backlogs and nomic recovery eased slightly death tolls in the world. ing pumped energy back into producer price pressures show in June but price pressures This year, it is expected to the bloc’s dominant service no signs of abating. jumped by the most on record, grow faster than the US and industry. “Surveyed firms pointed to according to the latest Pur- other advanced economies, The IHS Markit final coman increase in costs translat- chasing Managers’ Index from with the Bank of England ex- posite PMI reading jumped to ing into higher prices for their IHS Markit/CIPS. pecting a rebound of 7.25 per 59.5 last month, from May’s clients, which is likely to trans- The composite PMI, con- cent in 2021, boosted by the 57.1, its highest level since late into a pickup in the under- sidered a good gauge of eco- country’s rapid COVID-19 June 2006. lying price pressures across nomic health, dipped to 62.2 vaccination programme and Again, that surge in growth the eurozone in the coming from May’s 62.9 – the highest sizeable monetary and fiscal has come at a cost as inflation- months,” said Urban. reading since the series began stimulus. ary pressures mounted due to European Central Bank in January 1998 – while a sepa- While job creation hit its labour shortages and disrup- policymaker Isabel Schna- rate index for the services sec- quickest pace in seven years, tions to supply chains caused bel said on Saturday that it is tor slipped to 62.4 in June from staff shortages contributed by the pandemic. “necessary and proportionate” 62.9 in May. to the highest level of back- “Europe’s economic recov- that inflation overshoots the The figures are still well logs since the survey began in ery stepped up a gear in June institution’s goal for a while as above 50, the level that sepa- 1996. That in turn helped to but inflationary pressures the economy recovers. rates growth from contraction. push up prices by the most on have also ratcheted higher,” “Years of repeated over- Tim Moore, director at record for inputs and prices said Chris Williamson, chief prediction of the future path IHS Markit, said the UK ser- charged. Britain’s economy contracted by about 10 percent in 2020 as the country suffered one of the highest business economist at IHS of inflation require that higher vice sector recovery remained “Difficulties filling staff COVID-19 death tolls in the world. Markit. inflation prospectsneed to vis- in full swing during June as vacancies were reported by “Business is booming in ibly migrate into the baseline looser Covid-19 pandemic survey respondents in all parts ternational travel restrictions, highlighted survey-record providers amplified the latest the euro zone’s service sec- scenario and be reflected in restrictions released pent up of the service economy during which are causing uncertainty rates of input cost and price- round of price hikes.” tor. Added to the impressive actual underlying inflation dy- demand for business and con- June, with hospitality and lei- about quarantine policies both charged inflation across the Despite inflation nowgrowth seen in the manufac- namics,” she said. sumer services. sure experiencing the greatest at home and overseas. service sector, reflecting high- running above its 2 per cent turing sector, the PMI surveys “Such patience may lead “Sales growth eased slight- squeeze,” said Moore. These disruptions to in- er commodity prices, trans- target, BoE governor Andrew suggest the region’s economy to inflation outcomes being ly from May’s recent peak but “Staff shortages and delays bound and outbound travel port shortages and staff wag- Bailey said last week that was is firing on all cylinders as it moderately above our aim for capacity constraints and staff among suppliers were by far contributed to another slight es,” said Moore. no need to panic about rising heads into the summer.” a temporary period of time. shortages meant that many the most commonly cited con- dip in export sales, which “Imbalanced supply and prices as the rise in inflation Mateusz Urban, an econo- This will be a necessary and service providers struggled to straints on growth in June.” stood in sharp contrast to re- demand was the main driver, was “temporary”. mist at Oxford Economics, proportionate requirement to keep up with new orders,” he Another source of anxiety surgent domestic demand. while the rollback of pandemic “It is important not to said the index confirms that set the conditions to escape said. for businesses was the UK’s in- “The latest survey data discounting by some service overreact to temporarily the recovery in bloc’s economy low inflation.” QatarTribune Qatar_Tribune Mancini says QatarTribuneChannel qatar_tribune Italy all set to face Spain in Euro 2020 semi-final tonight page 13 TUESday, JULY 6, 2021

Jabeur makes Wimbledon quarter-finals, history Agencies fashion, essaying two successful London The Tunisian became the dropshot returns - and in be- first player from her tween, a forehand return struck Ons Jabeur — the trailblazing with such pace that Swiatek Tunisian and pride of the Arab country and the first Arab could barely react before it was world — made history on Mon- woman to reach the quar- beyond her. day becoming the first Arab ter-finals at Wimbledon. In total, Jabeur found 30 player to reach the quarter-fi- She is also the first Arab winners to 23 unforced errors. nals of Wimbledon after defeat- But her win was just as much ing Iga Swiatek 5-7, 6-1, 6-1. player, man or woman, to down to her ability to rise to the The Tunisian No.21 seed reach the Wimbledon last challenge of scoreboard pres- became the first player from eight since Egypt’s Ismail sure, and her focus on the basics her country and the first Arab on big points. The 26-year-old woman to reach the quarter- El Shafei in 1974. converted all seven of her break finals at Wimbledon after seal- points she brought up, three ing her third straight win over I felt so happy that I wanted times with clean winners. a Grand Slam champion. She is to hear more. I was doing this Jabeur also recovered well also the first Arab player, man to hear them. It’s amazing to from the loss of an opening set or woman, to reach the Wim- hear, even playing against an she had led most of the way. bledon last eight since Egypt’s amazing player, Iga, but most After a patchy start from both, Ismail El Shafei, the former of the crowd were helping me it was Jabeur who kept pull- ATP World No.34, in 1974. It is and supporting me. I was hear- ing away - until, serving for the her second Grand Slam quar- ing more my name. It gives me set, she came out on the wrong terfinal following the 2020 a lot of confidence. Honestly, I end of a three-deuce tussle that Australian Open. appreciate it a lot. I hope they culminated in a double fault. Jabeur lost four games in a come even more for the next Swiatek, buoyed by this, would row from a position of strength match.” play her best tennis of the day to concede the opening set on Jabeur, the Birmingham to storm through the next two Court Two but responded in champion whose grass record games. sensational fashion to outplay this year now stands at 10-1, “It was very close from last year’s French Open cham- forged her win with both crea- the beginning,” said Jabeur pion. tivity and resilience. Her re- afterwards. “I knew I had the The 26-year-old has now nowned dropshot took a set to rhythm. She played really well. beaten three Grand Slam Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur returns against Poland’s Iga Swiatek during their women’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2021 properly click, but once it did it She deserved to honestly break champions so far here, taking Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in London on Monday. Jabeur won 5-7, 6-1, 6-1. (AFP) repeatedly outfoxed Swiatek. me and take the serve. That’s out five-time Wimbledon win- A magnificent forehand why I stayed calm. I didn’t think ner Venus Williams and Spain’s the line to take the opening set it ond set like a woman on a mis- slamming her racket into the “Tunisians are everywhere, winner on the run to seal a 3-0 the anger would be the answer Garbine Muguruza during her seemed that the Pole was begin- sion, breaking to love in the net tape in frustration. I got to say,” she laughed af- double-break lead in the second right that second. I tried to stay impressive run. ning to take charge of a match opening game then holding her Afterwards, she joined in terwards. “They were singing set drew gasps from the Court calm at the second set and focus When Swiatek struck a main which she started nervously. own serve with a trademark with the celebrations of several actually a football song. I felt No.2 crowd. Jabeur would also more on my serve. I knew I had jestic backhand winner down But Jabeur started the sec- dropshot that had Swiatek fans waving the Tunisian flag. the need to sing with them also. close out that set in supreme to be aggressive.” Federer, Djokovic lead charge as Zverev, Krejcikova and teenagers make exit DPA Sabalenka digs deep to London make grade Second seed Aryna Sabalenka Roger Federer made short came through an almighty work of Lorenzo Sonego on scrap with Elena Rybakina to an action-packed Monday to reach the last eight. ease into the quarter-finals at The Belarusian booked her Wimbledon. first Grand Slam quarter-final The eight-time champion with a battling 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 survived a testing first set to victory. Sabalenka looked well eventually swat aside the 23rd in control when she took the seed 7-5, 6-4, 6-2. first set, but 18th seed Rybaki- Federer served for the first na crashed down six aces and set at 5-4 only for Sonego to made just four unforced errors break the Swiss great back. to Sabalenka’s 15 to level the Federer had another break match.But after a nip and tuck point when the rain came, seven games in the decider, causing a delay while the roof Serbian Novak Djokovic celebrates winning against Chile’s Cristian Ashleigh Barty celebrates after beating French Open champion Sabalenka pulled away. was closed and, on the resump- Garin during their men’s singles fourth round of the 2021 Wimbledon Barbora Krejcikova on Monday. (AFP) Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime She won the last eight tion, he did not even have to Championships on Monday. (AFP) reacts after defeating Germany’s points of the match, forcing hit a shot to win the game as Korda has attracted head- tista Agut in straight sets. Alexander Zverev in their men’s the crucial break for 5-3 and Sonego double-faulted. He has already reached the Djokovic took the first set with lines with his run to the last 16 Shapovalov won 6-1, 6-3, singles on Monday. (AFP) serving out to love. From then on it was plain last eight of the three other ease. given his family’s sporting suc- 7-5 to eliminate the eighth The 23-year-old will face sailing for the 20-time grand Grand Slam tournaments (US But the Chilean warmed cess - his sister Nelly recently seed and reach his second don champion in 2018. Ons Jabeur on Tuesday. slam champion on Centre Open, French Open and Aus- to the occasion and dis- won the Women’s PGA Cham- grand slam quarter-final. Kerber will face this year’s Results (Rd 4) Court. tralian Open). played his resilience by saving pionship while his father Petr Elsewhere, seventh seed Australian Open semi-final- Men Singles: Novak Djokovic “I’m extremely happy,” three break points to hold for a is a former Australian Open Matteo Berrettini continued ist Karolina Muchova of the (SRB x1) bt Christian Garin he said. “It was tricky condi- Djokovic cruises past Garin 4-3 lead in a game that lasted champion. his serene progress at Wim- Czech Republic in the quar- (CHI x17) 6-2, 6-4, 6-2; Marton tions inside and outside and Novak Djokovic cruised with over 10 minutes. The American had seen off bledon, thrashing Ilya Ivashka ter-finals on Tuesday, having Fucsovics (HUN) bat Andrey Lorenzo is a tough player but I a routine straight-sets win Garin’s resistance was bro- seeds in Alex de Minaur and 6-4, 6-3, 6-1. won both previous meetings Rublev (RUS x5) 6-3, 4-6, 4-6, felt after the first set I was able over Cristian Garin. ken in his next service game Dan Evans to reach this stage, Champion at Queen’s prior against the opponent. 6-0, 6-3; Karen Khachanov (RUS to control things. I couldn’t be Djokovic is bidding to tie through some deft Djokovic almost repeating the trick to the tournament, Berret- x25) bt Sebastian Korda (USA) 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 5-7, 10-8; Denis more excited to be in the quar- Roger Federer and Rafael Na- touch at the net and, after serv- on his 21st birthday against tini lost serve just once in the Barty beats French Open Shapovalov (CAN x10) bt Rob- ter-finals.” Federer, who turns dal with a record 20th Grand ing out the second, he broke in Khachanov on Monday. contest and has not dropped a champion Krejcikova erto Bautista Agut (ESP 8) 6-1, 40 next month, must wait un- Slam championship by de- style in the first game of the However, he ultimately set since doing so in his first- Top seed Ash Barty ended Bar- 6-3, 7-5; Matteo Berrettini (ITA til Tuesday to find out who his fending his 2019 title. third and raced through to a fell to defeat as Khachanov round win over Guido Pella. bora Krejcikova’s long winning x7) bt Ilya Ivashka (BLR) 6-4, next opponent is. Since losing the opening 50th grand slam quarter-final. won 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 5-7, 10-8 in He will face Alexander run to reach the quarter-final. 6-3, 6-1; Felix Auger-Aliassime Second seed Daniil Med- set of the tournament to Jack Djokovic faced two break a classic clash that lasted just Zverev or Felix Auger Alias- Krejcikova had reeled off (CAN x16) bt Alexander Zverev vedev was two sets to one up Draper, Djokovic has been points in a one-sided con- short of four hours. sime. 15 consecutive singles victories (GER x4) 6-4, 7-6 (8/6), 3-6, and 3-4, on serve, in the fourth imperious form and he eased test, with Garin rarely able to After Korda had forced a but the French Open cham- 3-6, 6-4; Suspended due to when his match against Hubert past Garin on Centre Court on threaten his first serve. decider, there were 13 breaks Kerber knocks our Gauff pion was beaten 7-5, 6-3 in an rain; Daniil Medvedev (RUS x2) Hurkacz was curtailed by rain. Monday. Garin won 13 points on of serve in a remarkable final On the women’s side, German entertaining contest. leads Hubert Hurkacz (POL x14) “These guys are young, This was not vintage Djok- return and only three of those set on Court 18. Angelique Kerber reached the World number one Bar- 2-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-3, 3-4 they can recover, it’s not a ovic, but his consistency on came against the Serbian’s Khachanov had a break ad- last eight and is among the top ty came from a break down problem for them,” smiled serve, strength on the return first serve in a performance he vantage at 5-4, 6-5 and 7-6 but eight players at a Grand Slam to take the opening set and Women’s: Ashleigh Barty (AUS Federer. “Hopefully it rains and remarkable movement will surely want to forget. Korda - who racked up 56 win- for the first time since her tri- was pushed hard by the 14th x1) bt Barbora Krejcikova (CZE again - I’m kidding!” skills helped him secure a 6-2, By contrast, Djokovic won ners - denied him from serving umph at the grass-court com- seed in the second on ‘Manic x14) 7-5, 6-3; Karolina Muchova (CZE x19) bt Paula Badosa (ESP 6-4, 6-2 triumph to set up a 48 per cent of points on Ga- it out for victory on each occa- petition three years ago. Monday’, but sealed her spot x30) 7-6 (8/6), 6-4; Angelique Zverev misses quarters last-eight meeting with An- rin’s serve and, save for the sion. Kerber beat Coco Gauff in in the last eight. Kerber (GER x25) bt Coco Gauff date drey Rublev or Marton Fucso- second set, rarely had to ex- The Russian was eventu- the round of 16 on Monday The 2019 Roland Garros (USA x20) 6-4, 6-4; Karolina Earlier, Alexander Zverev vics. pend much energy in bringing ally able to get over the line 6-4, 6-4 after 1 hour and 16 champion will next face either Pliskova (CZE x8) bt Liudmila lost to Felix Auger-Aliassime Djokovic raced into a com- up his half-century. after breaking his American minutes. British teenager Emma Rad- Samsonova (RUS) 6-2, 6-3; Vik- 4-6, 6-7 (6-8), 6-3, 6-3, 4-6. manding position in the first opponent at 8-8 and finally “I’m enjoying my time ucanu or fellow Australian torija Golubic (SUI) bat Madison The world number six Zverev set, winning the opening eight Korda’s dream ends after holding serve. here, it’s so much fun to play Ajla Tomljanovic. Keys (USA x23) 7-6 (7/3), 6-3; put on a mixed performance points of the match. Khachanov epic Following his gruelling in front of you,” Kerber told Krejcikova had not suf- Ons Jabeur (TUN x21) bt Iga over around four hours. Indeed, Garin, aiming to Unseeded Sebastian Korda win, Khachanov will play the fans at the Centre Court fered a singles defeat since Swiatek (POL x7) 5-7, 6-1, 6-1; Zverev had qualified for the reach the quarter-finals of a agonisingly missed out on a Denis Shapovalov next after after the match. May, winning a title in Stras- Aryna Sabalenka (BLR x2) bt round of 16 for the second grand slam for the first time, place in quarter-finals after a the Canadian - conqueror of “This is such a magical bourg before her maiden Elena Rybakina (KAZ x18) 6-3, time since 2017, but was elimi- appeared overmatched, win- crazy fifth set againstK aren Andy Murray in the previous place for me,” she added. The Grand Slam triumph at Ro- 4-6, 6-3; A Tomljanovic bt Emma nated as then. ning only 10 points on serve as Khachanov. round - saw off Roberto Bau- German player was Wimble- land Garros. Raducanu 6-4, 3-0. Sports Tuesday, July 6, 2021 13

Coach Mancini warns over euphoria as Italy face Spain in semi-final tonight Busquets unsure of Spain future as he eyes Euros glory

Italy’s coach Roberto Mancini at The Hive Stadium in London on Monday. (AFP) Today’s Semi-Final

Italy’s forward Domenico Berardi (L), defender Francesco Acerbi (C) and midfielder Federico Chiesa take part in training at The Hive Stadium in London on Monday, on the eve of their UEFA EURO 2020 semi-final against Spain.(AFP) Itay vs Spain (10pm) DPA “extraordinary team” and that Italy or Spain will be in the sta- the past. That’s very important Berlin they dominated football in re- dium due to coronavirus travel for our great performances,” cent years. restrictions. Chiesa told UEFA in an inter- his Juventus team-mate Al- Italy coach Roberto Mancini “Tiki-taka football has Against Spain, winger Fed- view published on Monday. varo Morata. has warned over the euphoria brought them extraordinary erico Chiesa expects a “very Coach Roberto Mancini “We wrote to each other and around his team ahead of the success, they still play it very difficult game. and Vialli played together at congratulated each other on our Euro semi-final with Spain on well. Our football is different, They have a lot of posses- Sampdoria between 1984- goals,” he said. “I like him a lot Tuesday. we will try to bring our game sion, as we want to have. It will 1992, when they won the do- and it will be very nice to meet “We know it’s not going through,” he said. be a tough game, like all the mestic league in 1991 and the him again in this semi-final.” to be that easy, that we need Defender Leonardo Bo- games we’ve had so far.” cup in 1985, 1988 and 1989. Italy will miss defender a great game,” he told a news nucci also expressed “great The player is convinced the Italy’s strong performance Leonardo Spinazzola, who conference on Monday men- respect” for the 2012 Euro- team is benefiting from the ex- in the 2-1 win over Belgium in tore his Achilles tendon during Spain’s forward Mikel Oiarzabal and Spain’s midfielder Sergio tioning the fans, who already pean champions. “There is no perience of their coaching staff the quarter-final was “thanks the quarter-final clash against Busquets (R) run during a training session at the Ciudad del Futbol see the Italians in the final. favourite in this semi-final,” at Euro 2020. to the coach’s work, his idea Belgium and has undergone in Las Rozas near Madrid on Saturday. (AFP) “We are in a European he said. “Even if Spain had “We are getting a lot of of football and the enthusiasm surgery on Monday. championship semi-final,difficulties in the tournament, important advice. (Team man- he gave us”, Chiesa said about “Surgery perfectly success- DPA depends. you will hardly find an easy that doesn’t count anymore.” ager Gianluca) Vialli and the Mancini. ful. Thank you everyone for Berlin “You have to go step by game.” The coach praised the Mancini added it’s “very un- other members of the coach- Chiesa is particularly look- being there for me” he wrote step, I am no longer 20 years opponents saying they are an fair” that almost no fans from ing staff were champions in ing forward to the duel with on Instagram. Sergio Busquets expects this old. I feel very good, I am very to be his last European Cham- comfortable in the group. pionship with Spain, but the “The coach always says that midfielder has not decided age does not matter, that as when to end his international long as you are well he will have career. those who are better and those Wembley, the fans and the coronavirus Busquets lifted the World who make merit, later it will be Cup in 2010 and played his part seen. in La Roja’s Euro 2012 triumph “At the moment I’m think- The final three nine years ago. ing about the semi-final with games of Euro The Barcelona player has Italy, which is the important another major trophy in his thing, then there’s the Nations 2020 will be played sights, with Spain taking on League in October and we’ll see. Italy in the semi-final ofE uro “A year can be very long, I in front of 60,000 2020 at Wembley Stadium on am very excited, but I am also people at Wembley Tuesday. responsible and I want the best Spain captain Busquets has for myself and for everyone.” - and there are thought about his future with Busquets says Spain are lucky concerns for the national team at the age of to have Luis Enrique in charge 32 but says beating the Azzurri of the national team. various reasons. is the only thing on his mind for “We are lucky and privi- now. leged to have Luis Enrique DPA He told AS: “You have to here. He is developing his idea, London think about when to finish your with his work group, with play- cycle. What I have in mind is ers that he believes in, with a The prospect of 60,000 fans that this will be the last Euro- very great ambition and that is at Wembley for the Euro 2020 pean Championship and then it reflected on the field.” semi-finals and final this week have raised concerns by some while others badly want to be part of it. The increase of capacity at Maguire thanks Southgate for the iconic London arena from over 20,000 in the group stage support amid calls for a new deal and 45,000 in the first knock- DPA Manchester United skipper out rounds comes as amid a London scored the second goal in Eng- rise of coronavirus cases while land’s 4-0 Euro 2020 quarter- the British government said England’s Harry Maguire plays darts at a media event at St George’s Park in Burton-on-Trent, England, on Monday. England take on Denmark at Harry Maguire has backed final win over Ukraine in Rome Monday it planned to lift most Wembley on July 7 in the semi-finals of the UEFA EURO 2020.(AFP) a new deal for Gareth South- on Saturday night. restrictions on July 19. gate after praising the England With a semi-final against But with travel restric- Frederiksen and Foreign Min- match. atres, clubs and sports venues domestic government deci- manager’s support both on and Denmark at Wembley on tions in place for now the rules ister Jeppe Kofod have been There has been general without face masks and social sions. off the pitch in the past year. Wednesday night, Maguire’s mean that the semi-finals Italy urged to speak up for the fans criticism on the number of distancing. German Interior Minister With Southgate’s current season could yet end in Euro- v Spain on Tuesday and Eng- as mass circulation paper Ek- fans and all the travelling at Professor Christina Pagel Horst Seehofer has named this contract running until after pean Championship glory. land v Denmark will only be stra Bladed said on Monday the tournament in 11 Europe- from University College Lon- position “completely irrespon- the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, That seemed a long way off accessible for fans living in that “the people here are vac- an cities, and fans from vari- don, who is part of a govern- sible,” and World Health Or- Football Association chief ex- after he was handed a suspend- Britain as a five-day quaran- cinated, tested and ready to ous countries have returned ment adviser panel, has dis- ganization director for Europe ecutive Mark Bullingham has ed jail term in Greece following tine period applies for arrivals swim over.” Some 5,000 tick- home with positive tests. missed this as “a terrible plan” Hans Kluge said last week that revealed they want to extend an altercation on the island of from the other countries. ets have been made available Infection rates are rising because it would solely rely on “of course we are clearly con- the deal - something Maguire Mykonos last summer. The only exception are for Danes in the UK, and simi- again in Britain, more than the vaccination programme in cerned” around the Euros. backs. Despite the sentence on people from Spain’s Balearic lar arrangements are in place 90 per cent via the highly con- which 64 per cent of the popu- But the Euros are part of “Yes, of course,” he re- August 25 - which was ap- Islands who require only a for Italy and Spain fans. tagious Delta variant, with lation above 18 has had both several big event tests in Brit- plied when asked if the players pealed by Maguire’s legal team negative coronavirus test to There will be slightly dif- 24,000 cases reported Sunday jabs and 87 per cent one. ain on the return of fans - just wanted Southgate to sign fresh - Southgate included the de- enter the UK. ferent rules for Sunday’s final. and the last seven-day inci- Europe’s ruling football like Wimbledon where centre terms. fender in his England squad The scenario gives Eng- The Danish federation said dence on June 29 given at 214 body UEFA insisted pre- court and court one can be “I can only speak on behalf that day, although he ultimate- land a big home field advan- that 1,000 people could fly cases per 100,000 people. tournament that fans must full from Thursday’s quarter- of myself but I’m sure everyone ly had to drop the 28-year-old. tage but Denmark is not giving over in charter flights and at- The government of Prime be allowed to attend which finals onwards, and the British as well is so happy in terms of “Gareth’s support of me has up efforts to fly its own fans tend the match in a strict bub- Minister Boris Johnson is prompted Dublin and Bilbao Formula One Grand Prix on coming to the England camps been brilliant ever since I made over for Wednesday’s game. ble environment, arriving and nonetheless poised to ease the to lose their host status but July 18 in Silverstone where and the way that he has made it my debut for England,” said Prime Minister Mette leaving on the same day as the restrictions and allow full the- now UEFA simply refers to 140,000 fans are expected. so enjoyable for everyone.” The Maguire. 14 Tuesday, July 6, 2021 Sports

Qatar’s Saeed Al Sulaiti wins third round of the CIV Campeonato in Spain

Qatar’s rider Saeed Al Sulaiti emerged triumphant in the third round of the CIV Campeonato Inter-Autonomous Speed Championship in Murcia, Spain, on Sunday. At the Circuito de Cartagena, Al Sulaiti topped the 14-lap Supersport 600 race in 23:01.469 seconds. Al Sulaiti, who had finished third in the previous two rounds in May, also set the fastest lap of 1:37.640 seconds during the race. The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) congratulated Al Sulaiti on his good show. In Pics: Saeed Al Sulaiti on the podium and with his team (right). New Bayern boss Argentina aim for more Kahn pledges ‘world-class football’ Messi magic at Copa DPA Munich

Favourites Bundesliga champions Bay- ern Munich want to play “abso- Albiceleste take lutely world-class football” but won’t go overboard financially on Colombia for this, new chairman Oliver in semis Kahn said on Monday. Bayern said that a phi- Agencies losophy is needed at the club BRASILIA (Brazil) which however doesn’t solely define itself via big salaries Argentina are enjoying the and transfer fees, especially Oliver Kahn. “Barcelona version” of Lionel during the coronavirus crisis Messi at the Copa America with much less income. ble winner Hansi Flick, who is ahead of his 150th appearance “Our aim is to play abso- new Germany coach. for the national team. lutely world-class football. We “We are convinced that The 34-year-old Messi need to think about how we we can tackle a new era with is still seeking his first ma- run the club financially so that Julian,” Kahn said of the jor success with Argentina, we can reach this aim. 33-year-old Nagelsmann who not counting Olympic gold in We believe that we’re in has a five-year contract. 2008. a good position,” Kahn told a Kahn added the club was But with four goals and video news conference. “in very good talks” about con- four assists in the tournament Kahn said that six-time tract extensions for midfielder so far, Messi has led Argentina European champions Bayern Leon Goretzka and winger to the semi-final where it plays have “a great package to offer” Kingsley Coman but not at all Colombia on Tuesday at the because players “always have cost, as seen in the case of Da- Mané Garrincha Stadium in the chance to win big titles and vid Alaba who has now left for Brasilia. shape an era.” The former Bay- Real Madrid. The pandemic, Colombia secured progres- ern goalkeeper Kahn succeeded which according to Hainer sion against Uruguay 4-2 on Karl-Heinz Rummenigge as has led to losses of around 150 penalties following a goalless chairman last week which end- million euros, may also lead to draw after 90 minutes. ed the Rummenigge/Uli Hoe- another look at the doctrine The game was even and ness era for good after Herbert never to become a selling club, end to end but neither side Hainer earlier replaced Hoe- Kahn warned. could find the net and some ness as president. Pressing challenges in- David Ospina penalty shoot- Argentina’s Lionel Messi is carried by Angel Di Maria he scored against Ecuador in the Copa America quarter-final at the Olympic Stadium in “Our challenge now is to clude bringing the fans back, out heroics meant Colombia Goiania, Brazil, on Saturday. (AFP) lead Bayern as successfully as with Hainer saying he expects advance. they did and oversee develop- “considerably more” specta- The Napoli stopper saved the last five are being com- be at this final we crave for.” he plays until ... until the age constantly pressures defend- ment in a few areas,” Kahn said. tors for the Bundesliga start in two for Reinaldo Rueda‘s side pared to his best days with Nine Argentina coaches he can do it, and we enjoy it. ers and opens gaps for Messi Bayern won’t spend big on August than the 1,500 allowed who converted all four of their Barcelona, including his vision have tried — some more than Nothing else. Even adversaries to make the difference in the the summer transfer market af- for upcoming tune-up games. spot kicks. on the field, the quality of his others — to replicate with enjoy it when he plays.” final third of the field. ter splashing out more than 40 Bayern played 16 out of 17 On Saturday he scored one passes and two goals from free Argentina the same Barcelo- His teammates have Messi seems driven to be million euros (47.4 million dol- home games last season be- goal and provided two assists kicks. na model that allowed Messi played their part in Messi’s re- at the July 10 final at the Ma- lars) on French defender Dayot hind closed doors, welcoming in Argentina’s 3-0 win against “We have to take it easy, to shine and become the Cat- surgence for Argentina, which racana in Rio de Janeiro, the Upamecano from runner-up only 250 fans in their Bundes- Ecuador in the quarter-finals. think about Colombia now, alan club’s all-time leading last won the Copa America in same stadium where Argen- RB Leipzig, plus another sub- liga closer against Augsburg. It was Messi’s first game since they are a tough team with scorer. 1993. Messi has a good under- tina — and Messi as captain stantial sum to also get Leipzig The players not on Euro his contract with Barcelona players who are great, expe- “This is the best player ever standing with Leandro Pare- — lost in the 2014 World Cup coach Julian Nagelsmann. duty or post-Euro holidays expired. rienced, very quick up front, we are talking about,” said Ar- des, Rodrigo De Paul and Gio- final to Germany. Kahn said he was “abso- gathered for medical tests Messi has played a record good defenders and fast coun- gentina coach Lionel Scaloni. vani Lo Celso, all younger and In the other semi-final on lutely convinced” of the cur- Monday, with Nagelsmann to 149 matches for Argentina. ter-attackers,” Messi said. “We “The best that can hap- dynamic midfielders. Monday, defending champion rent squad and of Nagelsmann conduct first team training on His inspired performances in hope to go step-by-step ... and pen to us soccer lovers is that Striker Lautaro Martínez Brazil were to play Peru. as well who succeeds 2020 tre- Wednesday.

Frankfurt sign Rafael Martinez should stay on as Belgium boss despite Euros ‘failure’

Borre from River Plate DPA so you can call it a failure,” he Berlin said. “I fully understand that. We as Silva replacement didn’t realise what we were work- DPA The chief executive of the Bel- ing for. Frankfurt gian Football Association says “That’s the cruel side of top Roberto Martinez will stay on football. If you lose in the KO Eintracht Frankfurt have signed Colombian as coach despite Belgium’s Euro phase, you don’t have a chance to striker Rafael Santos Borre from River Plate, the 2020 “failure”. make amends.” Bundesliga club said on Monday. A 2-1 quarter-final defeat to Bossaert does not feel Euro Borre has joined on a four-year deal and Italy in Munich on Friday ended 2020 represented the last chance should be a replacement to Andre Silva, who the Red Devils’ hopes of being for a so-called “golden genera- moved rivals RB Leipzig last week. crowned champions of Europe. tion” to win a major tournament. “Rafael Borre is a very interesting player that Belgium once again started He added: “I am more positive already had experiences in European football. He the competition with the expec- about that [their chances of glory will help us with his goal instinct,” sporting direc- tation of mounting a strong chal- at a big competition]. tor Markus Kroesche said. lenge to win a first major tourna- “This European Champion- In Europe, Borre has played for Atletico Ma- ment as the top-ranked team in ship was a missed opportunity, drid and Villarreal. the world. but the Nations League final will He moves to Frankfurt on a free transfer after They fell short once again follow in October and the World his contract with River Plate of Argentina expired. under Martinez, but CEO Peter Cup will start in 16 months. Te player is currently with the Colombia na- Bossaert says the Spaniard has “Many of our top players are tional team at the Copa America in Brazil, where the full backing of the Belgian still quite young. [Kevin] De they will play a semi-final game against Argentina FA and he does not expect the Bruyne and Eden Hazard are 30, on Tuesday. 47-year-old to walk away. Belgium’s Spanish coach Roberto Martinez with forward Dries Mertens during the UEFA EURO 2020 quarter-final [Romelu] Lukaku 28, [Yannick] When Borre will arrive in Germany also de- Asked if Martinez will re- against Italy at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Friday. (AFP) Carrasco 27, [Youri] Tielemans pends on how his country performs at the tourna- main at the helm, he told HLN: 24, and I can name many more. ment, which has the final scheduled for Saturday. “Yes. He has a contract until the gether on Monday for the inter- not afraid he’ll leave. Normally he icism of Belgium after their exit at “They can last a long “It is a very good transfer for us, both in sport- end of the World Cup [in Qatar national matches in September stays.” the hands of the Azzurri. time. This generation still has ing and financial terms,” Kroesche added. next year]. “We are already to- and the Nations League final. I’m Bossaert can understand crit- “The result is disappointing, opportunities.” Sports Tuesday, July 6, 2021 15 Qatar’s Cherif and Ahmed drawn with USA, Italy and Switzerland for Tokyo Olympics beach volleyball

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Qatar’s leading beach volleyball pair of Cherif You- nousse and Ahmed Tijan will be leading Pool C being drawn alongside USA, Italy and Swit- zerland for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games to be held later this month. The drawing of lots ceremony for the beach volleyball tournament at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 was completed in Moscow on Monday with 24 men’s and 24 women’s teams scheduled to participate in the event in the Japanese capital starting on July 24. The teams learned who Cherif Younousse (N0. 1) and Ahmed Tijan in action during the Cancun event in Brazil recently. their pool play opponents will be in the first phase of the cently achieved second rank in rera/Adrian Gavira of Spain Tokyo 2020 will be held at (ROC), Herrera/Gavira (ESP), Evandro/Bruno Schmidt (BRA), Bansley/Brandie (CAN), Wang/ competition. the Olympic classification with and Christopher McHugh/ Shiokaze Park. The prelimi- McHugh/Schumann (AUS) Grimalt M./Grimalt E. (CHI), X.Y. Xia (CHN), Gallay/Pereyra The 24 teams per gender a score of 7,720 points, behind Damien Schumann of Aus- naries will take place from Pool B - Krasilnikov/Stoyanovs- Elgraoui/Abicha (MAR) (ARG) includes one team from the only the rank one Norwegian tralia. July 24 to 31 and be followed kiy (ROC), Perusic/Schweiner Pool F - Gottsu/Shiratori (JPN), Pool D - Ana Patricia/Rebecca host country of the Olympic team with 10,960 points. In the women’s competi- by the elimination round (CZE), Plavins/Tocs (LAT), Thole J./Wickler (GER), Nicolai/ (BRA), Claes/Sponcil (USA), Games Tokyo 2020 (Japan), The other pairs in Pool C tion, world champions Sarah matches from August 1 to 7. Gaxiola/Rubio (MEX) Lupo (ITA), Kantor/Losiak (POL) Kravcenoka/Graudina (LAT), the winners of the 2019 FIVB are: Gibb/Crabb Ta. (USA), Pavan and Melissa Humana- The women’s medal matches Pool C - Cherif/Ahmed (QAT), Women Makokha/Khadambi (KEN) Beach Volleyball World Cham- Carambula/Rossi (ITA), Hei- Paredes of Canada will take will be played on Friday, Au- Gibb/Crabb Ta. (USA), Caram- Pool A - Pavan/Melissa (CAN), Pool E - Clancy/Artacho Del pionships, the two winners of drich/Gerson (SUI) on Swiss pair Joana Heidrich/ gust 6 and the men’s on Satur- bula/Rossi (ITA), Heidrich/Ger- Heidrich/Vergé-Dépré A.(SUI), Solar (AUS), Makroguzova/Kho- the Olympic Qualification Men’s Olympic Ranking Anouk Verge-Depre, Germans day, August 7. son (SUI) Sude/Borger (GER), Stam/ lomina (ROC), Menegatti/Orsi Tournament, 15 teams from leaders Anders Mol and Chris- Julia Sude/Karla Borger, and Following are the six pools Pool D - Alison/Alvaro Filho Schoon (NED) Toth (ITA), Lidy/Leila (CUB) the Olympic Ranking and a tian Sorum of Norway were Katja Stam/Raisa Schoon of per gender: (BRA), Brouwer/Meeuwsen Pool B - Alix/April (USA), Keizer/ Pool F - Ishii/Murakami (JPN), further five from the Conti- placed in Pool A and will take the Netherlands. Men (NED), Lucena/Dalhausser Meppelink (NED), Liliana/Elsa Betschart/Hüberli (SUI), Ko- nental Cup Finals. on Konstantin Semenov/Ilya The Beach Volleyball tour- Pool A - Mol A./Sorum C. (USA), Azaad/Capogrosso (ARG) (ESP), Xue/Wang X.X. (CHN) zuch/Ludwig (GER), Herman- Cherif and Ahmed had re- Leshukov of ROC, Pablo Her- nament at the Olympic Games (NOR), Semenov/Leshukov Pool E - Fijalek/Bryl (POL), Pool C - Agatha/Duda (BRA), nova/Slukova (CZE)

QFA announces award nominees Hamilton enters British home GP for 2020-21 season Tribune News Network Doha

The Board of Trustees of Qatar Football Association (QFA) ‘miles away’ from Verstappen Award discussed the preparations for the Best Awards for the 2020-21 season and approved the final list of nominees for DPA bring some, find as much per- the awards. Berlin formance as possible - oth- A total of 55 forms were sent out to participants in the erwise this will be the result voting process and 45 of them were approved while 10 forms Lewis Hamilton enters his most often.” were rejected for being incomplete. It was also decided to British home grand prix on Hamilton remained scep- cancel the QFA Award Ceremony this season and the winners July 18 “staring down the bar- tical whether he could turn the will be announced through the official website as well as social rel” with his Mercedes team, tide again in Silverstone be- media platforms of QFA and Qatar Stars League. after Red Bull rival Max Ver- cause an expected upgrade is 1. The final names of nominees for each award after the stappen completed a unique “definitely not going to make voting process are: Formula One treble. up for the time” they are los- Best Under-23 Player Award:- Mahmoud Abuna- Verstappen’s third win in ing. da (Al Arabi), Abdulrasheed Ibrahim (Al Ahli), Homam Al 15 days, at the Austrian home But Mercedes motor sport Ameen (Al Gharafa) race of his team, put him 32 chief Toto Wolff remained de- Best Coach: Younes Ali (Qatar SC), Xavi Hernandez (Al points clear of the reigning fiant,insisting that “eventually Sadd), Nebojsa Jovovic (Al Ahli) and seven-time champion we will be competing for the Best Player: Santi Cazorla (Al Sadd), Baghdad Bouned- Hamilton who came fourth win again. jah (Al Sadd), Edmilson Junior (Al Duhail) hampered by some damage to “We are one DNF away The Mansour Muftah award for the top-scorer will go to Al his car. from being right there in the Sadd striker Baghdad Bounedjah (21 goals). It means that Hamilton constructors’ and drivers’ For the Best Referees and Football for All Awards, the can not go back on top at Sil- championships so this is far winners will be announced along with the final results. verstone in a fortnight, and from over,” he said. Mercedes will be concerned Red Bull delighted in the whether they can reclaim the latest triumph that also saw lead at all, despite the 23-race them pull 44 points clear in season not even being at the the constructors’ list. halfway mark. “I expected it to be good, Don’t have words to “Verstappen gave notice but not this good, and the car that he must now be consid- Max Verstappen is so far ahead of Lewis Hamilton after a was on rails,” Verstappen said. express happiness on ered favourite. In contrast third grand prix victory in a row that Hamilton can’t reclaim “Let’s hope we can carry on in Hamilton and Mercedes are the same way.” Team principal staring down the barrel,” Brit- the lead at his British home race, adding to the pressure on Christian Horner had nothing being named flagbearer: ish paper The Guardian said his Mercedes team in the battle with Red Bull. but praise for his top driver on Monday. and the staff. India’s Mary Kom Mercedes have won all “To achieve pole position, drivers and constructors title Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton drives during the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull fastest lap, lead every lap and ANI in the hybrid era since 2014 Ring race track in Spielberg, Austria,, on Sunday. (AFP) become the first driver to win Assisi (Italy) but Red Bull are now aiming all three races in a triple head- to return to the top they occu- pen with three wins in 15 days the 60,000 crowd. I know there already are. er is just phenomenal and After being named India’s pied 2010-2013. in France and Austria - the lat- “We’re miles away from “They’ve brought a lot of shows the calibre of driver he flagbearer for the Opening Red Bull have won the last est on Sunday in front of a first them,” Hamilton said. “We’ve updates, clearly, over these is and the effort the team are Ceremony at the Tokyo Olym- five races, four of them from full house again with many or- got a lot of work to do. We past few races and we haven’t putting in every single week- pics, boxer Mary Kom on the on fire Dutchman Verstap- ange-clad compatriots among need all hands on deck, which brought any. So we’ve got to end,” Horner said. Monday said she is very happy to be given this opportunity and she will do her best at the Games. The Indian Olympic Asso- ciation (IOA) on Monday con- Cavendish’s big chance to break Merckx’s Tour stage record firmed that boxer Mary Kom rom an opening stage overhauling legend Eddy Mer- “[Michael] Morkov is the and men’s hockey team captain Fmass-crash in the peloton ckx’s all-time Tour win record best lead-out [rider] in the Manpreet Singh would be the India boxer Mary Kom. caused by a spectators’ card- of 34. world. He’s calm, like the anti- flagbearers for theI ndian con- board sign, to Tadej Pogacar’s A quick look at the 12 me. tingent at the upcoming Tokyo try and handle the pressure. obliteration of the general stages remaining on the Tour, “They are more than a Olympics. Wrestler Bajrang It’s really important to per- classification field so far, the suggests there are five more lead-out, they are a team - I’m Punia will be the flagbearer at form well. I am working really 2021 Tour de France has been flat sprint days remaining for lucky to have these guys.” the closing ceremony. hard and focusing on every as- breathless from the start. him to try to overhaul the re- Cavendish is known for “I am very happy about be- pect, will try to do my best at But, given the world is fi- cord - it could even come on his impassioned responses to ing given this opportunity to be the Games.” nally starting to forgive the the sport’s most prestigious journalists’ questions over the the flagbearer. I want to thank IOA President Narinder spectator who caused the single stage - the final day into years, but whether he feels any each and everyone, SAI, IOA, Batra has also confirmed that crash - after a sincere apol- Paris, where riders take the pressure to equal or break this Sports Ministry, and Prime the total contingent for the ogy and the race organisers traditional sprint down the milestone of not, the opportu- Minister Narendra Modi. It’s Olympics would be around 126 dropping planned legal action Champs-Elysees. nity is falling into his lap. not easy for everyone to be athletes and 75 officials, and as - we can turn our attention to Team UAE Emirates’ Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia (C) wearing the leader Cavendish, who is from Many of the race’s best given this opportunity,” Mary a result, the total contingent a much more heart-warming yellow jerseyrides prior the official start of the 9th stage of the 108th the Isle of Man, is said not to sprinters have abandoned Kom told ANI. would be around 201. story. edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 144 km between Cluses discuss the record with team- the race following crash inju- “I don’t have words to ex- The contingent comprises Mark Cavendish, Britain’s and Tignes, on Sunday. (AFP) mates, instead publicly prais- ries or, like France’s Arnaud press my happiness because 56 per cent men and 44 per top sprinter who tearfully ing the team for their role in Demare on Sunday’s brutal this will be my last Olympics cent women. It has 76 quota claimed his own glittering ca- replacement following injuries explosive energy required for revitalising his fortunes. climbs through the Alps, they and being the flag bearer, it’s places and will compete in reer looked over last year, af- to his Deceuninck-Quick Step victories that he once had in “These moments... it’s not did not make the dreaded time a really big thing. Yes, expecta- about 85 medal positions. ter years of illness, injury and team-mates Sam Bennett and abundance. just what you win, it’s how you cut required to continue. tions give pressure it’s not easy The Tokyo Olympics would poor form, is now on the verge Fabio Jakobsen. But, out of nowhere, his win it,” he said on the race’s Those are all unusual to tackle it but how to handle be held from July 23 to August of greatness. Cavendish came into the form as returned, and he has first rest day from his team events that do not usually oc- that pressure, I have learnt,” 8. The event was slated to be The 36-year-old was not three-week race with 30 stage won two sprint stages in this hotel. “Even if we stop now, cur in this race, making this she added. held last year, but it had to be even supposed to be at this wins already to his name, but first week. He now stands just this has been one of the nicest one this strangest of Tours so Further talking about the postponed due to the Covid-19 Tour, but was a last-minute few expected him to have the three stage wins away from Tours. far. Games, Mary Kom said: “I will pandemic. 16 Tuesday, July 6, 2021 The Last Word COVID-19 vaccination centre at QNCC winds up operations after administering over 650,000 jabs Tribune News Network Doha

The national mass COVID-19 vaccination centre at Qatar National Convention Cen- tre (QNCC) closed on June 29 having achieved its goal of administering more than 650,000 vaccines to the eligible population of Qatar. Qatar is being recognised QRCS fetes volunteers who helped as one of the 10 countries in the world in per capita vaccine coverage. QNCC in its vaccination campaign The Mass Vaccination Campaign project at Qatar TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK National Vaccination Cam- cooperative in solving prob- National Convention Centre DOHA paign, attended the ceremo- lems and securing whatever (QNCC) started on February ny. work was required. 18, 2021 with the aim to max- The Qatar Red Crescent Al-Sulaiti congratulated “On behalf of PHCC imise the vaccine adminis- Society (QRCS) honoured the volunteers on a job well and the Ministry of Public tration capacity in Qatar and its volunteers who helped done, describing it as “one Health (MOPH), I would like immunise a wider population clients while following strict service and external teams of and effective vaccines for all. with the COVID-19 vaccina- part of an ongoing mission.” to thank you very much for efficiently and quickly. social distancing strategies volunteers, security and the Dr Morad added, “I would tion campaign at the Qatar “Your efforts have been your dedication and depend- The education sector co- with continues improvement. Ministry of Interior (MoI) - like to specifically thank the National Convention Center evident,” Al-Sulaiti said. ability,” Dr. Morad said. hort being the priority group, “We are immensely proud Fazaa, Lekhwiya, community people who were all part of (QNCC). “Despite the challenges and Qatar Red Crescent So- the centre achieved 70 percent of the effort and dedication to police, traffic police and facility the QNCC teams and others From 18 February 2021 difficulties, you helped the ciety (QRCS), founded in vaccination of both doses for keeping our community’s safe officers - and more than 600 who supported the effort, in- to the end of the campaign country. There is still work 1978, is a humanitarian vol- teaching, non-teaching staff and protected by offering sup- clinical team members, includ- cluding teams from different on 29 June 2021, as many as to be done. This is a genuine unteering organization that and eligible students. port and encouragement to ing nurses, lab technicians/ departments at PHCC, the 172 young women and men and well-deserved thank you. seeks to assist and empower “The Primary Health Care help promote and deliver the technologist, physicians, phar- Ministry of Interior, Qatar of various ages and nation- May Allah bestow the best of vulnerable individuals and Corporation (PHCC) proudly COVID-19 vaccination to our macists, EMS on daily basis, 16 National Convention Cen- alities were stationed at the blessings on you! We are like communities without regard undertook this project with communities at the QNCC. The operational hours and seven tre, Qatar Foundation, Qatar location during weekdays. one big family, and each vol- for bias or discrimination. support from leadership. The QNCC vaccination centre has days a week.” Red Crescent Society, Hamad Muna Fadel Al-Sulaiti, unteer plays an important QRCS belongs to the In- collective effort to effectively played a core part in the suc- “This had to be coordinated Medical Corporation, Ooredoo Executive Director of QRCS’ role that will last forever. In ternational Red Cross and and efficiently reach out to the cess of the vaccine campaign in well and communication was and of course Ministry of Pub- Volunteering and Local De- the face of the global crisis, Red Crescent Movement. community and successfully Qatar, providing an efficient, key to ensure success not only lic Health for the support and velopment Division, and Dr. we all did our best, including QRCS operates both locally administer many vaccines dur- accessible service to all,” said within the team but also with guidance. I also thank all com- Yasmin Ali Morad, Director the government, the private and internationally, with ing this period has been ex- Dr Samya Abdulla, executive other stakeholders and other munity members.” of Corporate Project Man- sector, and non-governmen- ongoing international relief traordinary. Our teams have director of Operations. vaccination centres to ensure Teams were dedicated to agement Office (CPMO) at tal organizations.” and development projects in worked hard to deliver the vac- Dr Yasmin Ali Morad, pro- overall success. I am very success with the proof of being Primary Health Care Corpo- She thanked Dr. Morad a variety of countries across cines to the most vulnerable in ject director at PHCC, said: proud of each and every one able to administer more than ration (PHCC) and Project in particular for being such the Middle East, Asia, Africa, our communities. Thank you “This was a high complex who contributed to this excep- 9,000 vaccination doses in a Manager of the COVID-19 a good leader who was so and Europe. to everyone who has worked to and mega-size project that tional achievement and would day through one centre only. support the project and to the required well project plan- like to express gratitude and PHCC demonstrated the dedi- public for their continued sup- ning, implementation of clear appreciation to all who made cation of being a client-centred port and understanding,” said and robust systems and pro- this such a great success and organisation through this pro- Dr Mariam AbdulMalik, PHCC cesses and continues moni- learning experience for future ject that provided beside vac- managing director. toring and improvement. The projects for the country and cination service, multiple vac- Regular COVID-19 project requirements were dynamic, humanity,” Dr Morad added. cination supporting services to risk assessment and monitor- the change management and Throughout the campaign, clients. ing practices were conducted agility were one of key success safety of staff and clients was For those who received at QNCC to ensure the safety of factor. the projects’ priority and the their first dose at QNCC but clients and staff, due to the big “More than 35 different required precautionary meas- have not received the second size of the project, each opera- teams, comprising of more ures were planned and imple- jab, their second dose ap- tional area were divided into than 1,000 staff (400 adminis- mented. These strategies have pointments will be scheduled zones with designated supervi- trative team members includ- helped to ensure the success soon and further details will be sion system and a queuing sys- ing core project team, techni- of the vaccination campaign published on the social media tem implemented to manage cal support team, customer by creating and delivering safe platform. Ras Bufontas Free Zone achieves GSAS sustainability certification

Tribune News Network To promote economic di- tainability in construction metres and supplies several conformance by GSAS Trust tainability, considerations Ministry of Municipality and Doha versification in investments and building development, property solutions, such as certifiers and auditors. to operational phase of the Environment. adding value to Qatar, the free and providing top-of-the-line, fully serviced units. Key sec- Against the backdrop of buildings should be consid- By providing connected Ras Bufontas Free Zone, zones offer companies with long-term infrastructure for tors to be serviced by Ras Qatar’s arid climatic condi- ered in the design phase. pedestrian and cycle net- which is overseen and regu- several distinctive features companies based in Qatar Free Bufontas Free Zone include tions, water conservation is a With special attention to en- works, Ras Bufontas Free lated by Qatar Free Zones that lead to business success Zones. This award is also tes- logistics, consumer products, crucial sustainability marker sure that the facilities stay Zone will encourage sustain- Authority (QFZA), has been and growth. These incentives tament to our enduring contri- light manufacturing services, for any project striving to re- sustainable in the long run, able commute which will be awarded the GSAS Design & include easy access to Qatar’s butions to achieving the Qatar pharmaceuticals and technol- duce its negative environmen- a range of design and build further supported with a pub- Build (D&B) 3-Stars Certifi- award-winning port and air- National Vision 2030 goals.” ogy and applications. tal impact. To minimise the use features implemented in lic transport network. All key cate for ‘Districts & Infrastruc- port, as well as financial ben- Dr Yousef Alhorr, found- With sustainability incor- of fresh water, Ras Bufontas Ras Bufontas Free Zone are facilities within the Free Zone ture Scheme’. efits, to ensure seamless busi- ing chairman of GORD, porated right from the plan- Free Zone has benefited from aimed at ensuring sustain- are designed at a walkable Within Ras Bufontas Free ness operations. said: “What we share with ning and design stage, the water sensitive landscaping, able operations in the future. distance from bus stations. Zone, the iconic Business In- QFZA, from its inception, Qatar Free Zones Authority master plan of Ras Bufontas water metering and efficient One such example is the With a frequent shuttle service novation Park building has realised the significance of pro- (QFZA) is a common pursuit Free Zone has been devel- fixtures across all facilities. waste management system from these stations, visitors achieved the GSAS 3-Stars viding a globally competitive towards sustainable future. oped in line with the Global For landscaping and ir- which will minimises, separate and workers can easily access Certificate for ‘Design & Build and environmentally sustain- While providing conducive Sustainability Assessment rigation purposes, the project at source and segregate the col- nearby metro station. Offices Scheme’. able business environment, business services for inves- System (GSAS) as the guiding will benefit from Treated Sew- lection of solid waste through To increase the usability of The accreditations were through the implementation of tors to facilitate Qatar’s eco- framework. age Effluent (TSE) along with colour coded bins across all pedestrian facilities, outdoor awarded by the Gulf Organi- GSAS certification for indus- nomic development, QFZA is GSAS offers a range of drip irrigation system which plots. Waste collected will then thermal comfort has been en- sation for Research and De- trial zones with a minimum also ensuring environmental schemes that covers differ- uses 30 percent to 70 percent be processed for off-site treat- sured with ample shading and velopment (GORD). To com- target of 3-Stars. sustainability through green ent types of projects from less water compared to con- ment to optimise overall di- specific street orientations to memorate the achievement, a Speaking about the building certifications. the macro level, i.e. districts ventional watering methods, version from landfills. Of the allow for improved air flow. ceremony was held at Business achievement, Engineer Ali “Implementing green to the micro level i.e. differ- such as sprays and sprinklers. total solid waste generated by Through these approach- Innovation Park Building in Al Khalifa, chief executive of- building standards on a dis- ent building types. Over the Ras Bufontas Free Zone the Free Zone per annum, it is es, Ras Bufontas Free Zone the presence of senior leader- ficer for Zones Development trict level is an extremely years, more than 1.8 billion incorporates a wide range of estimated that more than 50 will approximately reduce 50 ship from Qatar Free Zones at QFZA, said: “We thank complex exercise, but QFZA’s square feet of district master sustainability measures to percent will be recycled while percent of vehicle emissions Authority (QFZA) and GORD. the Gulf Organisation for efforts proved that the organi- planning design has been as- preserve the environment and another 28.5 percent will be compared to conventional de- Ras Bufontas, which is Research and Development sation was up for this chal- sessed by GSAS. Specifically, protect its biodiversity. These compostable. velopments of a similar scale. directly adjacent to Hamad (GORD) for granting Parcel lenge. By embracing GSAS GSAS Districts scheme is used include a 200-metre-wide Together, this will mean With the sustainability certi- International Airport, is one A in Ras Bufontas Free Zone standards, facilities inside for assessing the planning and coastal protection and reha- that the total amount of waste fication for Ras Bufontas Free of two free zones overseen the GSAS Design & Build these free zones are signifi- design of urban developments bilitation buffer, selectivity in generated by Ras Bufontas Zone now complete for Parcel by QFZA, along with Umm 3-Stars for ‘Districts & Infra- cantly reducing their carbon and/or their infrastructure. materials used to reduce the Free Zone will be less than 30 A, works are underway on Par- Alhoul. Together, the free structure Scheme’. emissions.” New developments like heat island effect, and a prior- percent. Segregation at source cel B with similar green cre- zones deliver long-term so- “This accreditation dem- Adjacent to Hamad Inter- Ras Bufontas are evaluated ac- ity on local sourcing to reduce will be implemented through dentials to maintain 3-Stars lutions for local and interna- onstrates the Qatar Free Zones national Airport (HIA), Ras cording to the design intent of the Zone’s carbon footprint. policy measures requiring all GSAS-D&B for Districts and tional businesses with opera- Authority’s commitment to Bufontas Free Zone covers a the master plan and audited To make substantial building owners to ensure this Infrastructure scheme for the tions in Qatar. the highest standards of sus- total area of four square kilo- frequently for the construction impact on improving sus- before waste collection by the entire project.