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Amir sends AMIR PAYS VISIT TO MILIPOL QATAR 2018 message to Value of MoI deals UN Sec-Gen The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad crosses QR527 mn al Thani has sent a written message Ministry of Interior signs 15 deals as expo concludes to United Nations Secretary-General QNA Systems for iris scanners DOHA Milipol Qatar drew 8,487 and fingerprinting machines. Antonio Guterres, visitors, which is an There were also contracts for inviting him to attend THE value of deals signed increase of more than 39 updating document readers. the annual ceremony by the Ministry of Interior percent from the previous Wednesday’s deals also of His Highness’ Anti- (MoI) alone has crossed more included a QR92.51 million than half a billion riyals as edition in 2016 deal with Cisco for updating Corruption Excellence the country’s biggest security technical support and voice Award. The message trade fair came to an end in Saud Rashid al Shafi. communications and an- was handed over by Doha on Wednesday. The Milipol chief also said other worth QR20.7 million Qatar’s Attorney-General The deals signed at the 12th a total of 8,487 visitors at- with Get group to provide ID International Event for Home- tended the exhibition, which cards, driving licences, and HE Dr Ali bin Fetais al land Security and Civil Defence is an increase of more than 39 other similar products. The Marri, who is also the (Milipol Qatar 2018) covered percent from 2016. MoI also entered into an in- United Nations Special several areas, including secu- On the final day, the three- frastructure development deal Advocate on anti- rity, information and services. day event saw MoI inking with Al Mannai. The MoI signed 15 deals deals worth QR125.73 million. The Ministry of Inte- corruption, during his The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani visited the 12th International Event for Homeland worth QR527.5 million, said They included a QR9.36 rior signed contracts worth meeting with Guterres, in Security and Civil Defence (Milipol Qatar 2018) in Doha on Wednesday morning. He was accompa- Milipol Committee member million contract with Ideal QR333.81 million in the first New York on Wednesday. nied by Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani and General Directorate of Solutions for vehicle-tracking two days of the event. as he toured the various pavilions. (QNA) PAGE 20 Logistics’ Assistant Director- systems and another worth Guterres praised the More on page 20 Ô efforts of the Amir in General Brigadier-General QR3.15 million with Orbis combatting corruption and establishing the foundations of the rule of law. He expressed his full support to Qatar in ‘Qatar doubling efforts to ‘Qatar committed to Nepal expats’ welfare’ its efforts in this field. The meeting was build defence capabilities’ SATYENDRA PATHAK Qatar’s top leadership was all community here. Nepalese Nepal and Qatar have grown DOHA praise for the Nepalese com- Embassy in Qatar is also mak- from strength to strength.” attended by Permanent QATAR is doubling efforts to of its size or where it is com- munity in the country. ing sincere efforts to ensure “I am pleased to share with Representative of build its defence capabilities ing from, he added, while NEPAL’S President Bidya Devi “You have earned respect that Nepalese workers are you all that cordial ties be- Qatar to the United to be ready for any threat at addressing the Forum on Re- Bhandari on Wednesday said for yourself and your country happy here,” she said. tween Nepal and Qatar have Nations HE Sheikha any time, Deputy Prime Min- turning Foreign Fighters held Qatar’s leadership was fully by working hard for the devel- Highlighting the strong expanded not only on labour ister and Minister of State for in Doha. “Qatar has many al- committed to the overall wel- opment of Qatar. Your integ- ties between the two coun- front but also on other fronts Alia Ahmed bin Saif al Defence Affairs HE Dr Khalid lies, but we never thought of fare of the large Nepalese ex- rity, sincerity and honesty are tries, she said, “Forty years of economic diplomacy such Thani and the delegation bin Mohammed al Attiyah depending on them to defend patriate community in Doha. noticed very positively by the have passed since the estab- as trade, investment, technol- accompanying the said on Wednesday. our country because we are Addressing more than 500 Qatari leadership,” she said. lishment of diplomatic ties be- ogy and tourism,” Bhandari Qatar strives to be ready able to defend ourselves,” he Nepalese expatriates in Doha “The top Qatari leadership tween Nepal and Qatar. Dur- said. Attorney General. (QNA) to face any threat, regardless said. PAGE 2 during her four-day official is very sincere about protect- ing this period, political and visit to Qatar, Bhandari said ing the rights of the Nepalese economic relations between Continued on page 3 Ô 02 Thursday, November 1, 2018

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Amir invites Shura to convene on AMIR RECEIVES CREDENTIALS OF TWO NEW AMBASSADORS November 6 THE Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani on Wednesday issued Decree No 58 of 2018 inviting the Advisory (Shura) Council to hold its 47th Ordinary Session on Tuesday 28th of Safar 1440 correspond- ing to November 6, 2018. The Decree is effective as of the date of issue and is to be published in the official gazette.(QNA) PM sends message to Greek counterpart PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani has sent a written message to Prime Minister of Greece Alexis Tsipras, pertaining to bilateral relations and means of boost- ing them. The message was The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani received copies of credentials of two new ambassadors handed over by Ambassador of accredited to Qatar on Wednesday. HH the Amir received the credentials of Ambassador of Poland HE Janusz Qatar to Greece HE Abdulaziz Janke and Ambassador of Spain HE Maria Belen Alfaro Hernandez. The ambassadors conveyed greetings of their Ali al Neama, during a meeting countries’ leaders and their wishes of further progress and prosperity to HH the Amir and the Qatari people. On with Assistant Director of the his part, HH the Amir welcomed the new ambassadors and wished them success in their duties and in promoting Prime Minister’s Office Ioannis V the relations between Qatar and their respective countries. (QNA) Giorgakakis . (QNA) Cabinet okays ministerial Qatar capable of defending self: Attiyah group to monitor national QNA systems, adding that Qatar is Qatar on the international development strategies DOHA doubling its efforts to build scene, stressing that Qatar has its defence capabilities to be a vision and goals. No one can QATAR is capable of defend- ready at any time. affect its vision. We must trust QNA The committee will be entrusted ing itself. This is Qatar’s phi- He said, “Qatar does not in ourselves to achieve the in- DOHA with a number of functions, losophy and its military doc- care about any threats and terests of our nation and serve including general supervision, trine, despite having many from which side it comes, but our people.” THE Cabinet at a meeting follow-up and evaluation of the allies, Deputy Prime Minister always sees itself, prepares Regarding how countries chaired by Prime Minister and performance indicators and and Minister of State for De- its people, develops its plans deal with their fighters return- Minister of Interior HE Sheikh fence Affairs HE Dr Khalid bin and strategies, and works to ing from areas of war and con- Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khal- rates of achievement of the Mohammed al Attiyah has af- be ready for whatever the size flict, Dr Attiyah stressed that ifa al Thani on Wednesday ap- National Development Strategy firmed. and type of threat and from Qatar has contained, provided proved a draft decision by the Speaking in a discussion Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs any side comes.” rehabilitation, education and Prime Minister to form the the draft resolution within the session at the Forum on ‘Re- HE Dr Khalid bin Mohammed al Attiyah at a forum on Wednesday. On allegations of terror- then integration for its fighters. ministerial group for general framework of completing issu- turning Foreign Fighters’ on ism against Qatar, he said, He said Qatar is an supervision and follow up of ing of the necessary decisions Wednesday, Dr Attiyah said Hamad al Thani seeks to sup- in war and combating terror- “We have faced violent and economically strong coun- the completion of the national to activate the provisions of Qatar’s attention to the de- port and strengthen Qatar’s ism, the minister stressed that strange attacks from some try which plays big role development strategies. Law No 19 for 2015 on the is- fence dimension is an insur- defence capabilities and stabil- Qatar invests in modern and countries that started this im- and weight in the world Under the draft decision, a suance of the common system ance policy, stressing that the ity of the region. advanced equipment and sys- aginary charge of terrorism in economy with huge oil and committee called the ‘Ministe- on ozone-depleting substances Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin On the role of technology tem, including cyber defence a desperate attempt to offend gas resources. rial Group for Public Supervi- for the GCC countries, and in sion and Follow-up of National accordance with the provisions Development Strategies’ shall of the 1985 Vienna Convention be established. for the Protection of the Ozone The committee will be Layer and the 1987 Montreal entrusted with a number of Protocol on Substances that Call to help nations deal with terror challenges functions, including gen- Deplete the Ozone Layer. eral supervision, follow-up The Cabinet also approved QNA grammes to deal with return- number of topics and themes, He also called for fight of its work will include more and evaluation of the perfor- a draft agreement for economic, DOHA ees from the battlefields and to and witnessed discussions on against terrorism, which has countries next year. mance indicators and rates of trade and technical cooperation prevent them from joining war the return of foreign fighters become a global challenge. Emadi said that the Foun- achievement of the National between Qatar and Somalia. PARTICIPANTS at the ‘Re- and conflict zones again. and the challenges of terror- On his part, Executive Di- dation has 300 partnerships Development Strategy to en- The Cabinet reviewed the turning Foreign Fighters The speakers also called ism and extremism, the need rector of Programmes at Si- with private and government sure the achievement of Qa- comments by the ministers Forum’ have stressed the for provision of an environ- to respect international law latech Foundation Faisal Mo- entities, and now has one mil- tar National Vision's pillars. and some entities about the need to combat violent ex- ment conducive to the re- and human rights and provide hamed al Emadi, presented lion jobs, and seeks to reach It also will ensure that plans, proposals of the committee tremism and help communi- turnees’ rehabilitation, edu- employment opportunities for the organisation’s definition, three million jobs by the end programmes, projects and concerned with studying the ties deal with the challenges cation and integration into young people in order to pre- methodology, projects, such as of 2022. implementation mechanisms phenomenon of bad cheque of terrorism and the return society, and to find suitable vent them from falling victim the departments of studies, re- He stressed the need to are aligned with the goals and and the views of the Ministry of fighters. jobs for them and for future to terrorist crimes. search, entrepreneurship and rehabilitate young people priorities of the National De- of Justice in this regard. The They also stressed the generations. A number of participants, employment, and their efforts who return from fighting so- velopment Strategy. Cabinet then took the appro- need for concerted efforts by Participants in the forum, including Greek Minister of to help youth and provide jobs cially, religiously and men- The Cabinet also approved priate decision thereon. all concerned parties, includ- which started on Tuesday, National Defence Panos Kam- for them wherever they are in tally so that they become in- draft decision by the Minister of Following the meeting, ing civil society organisations, thanked Qatar for hosting the menos, talked about the chal- Arab countries. volved in societies. Municipality and Environment Minister of Justice and Acting to combat violent extremism event and thanked the organ- lenge facing his country be- He stressed that Silatech is During the forum, partici- on the quota system for the im- Minister of State for Cabinet in line with Security Council izers for the good organisation cause of the influx of migrants now working in 16 Arab coun- pants followed documentary port of Hydrochlorofluorocar- Affairs HE Dr Hassan bin Lah- resolutions, the rule of law and and preparation of the Forum, across the border and how it tries, including Turkey, where films about ISIS group and bons (HCFCs). dan al Hassan al Mohannadi human rights, stressing the which led to its success. treatens them with respect to it is assisting Syrian refugees Mosul Liberation War in Iraq, The Ministry of Municipal- said the Cabinet reviewed top- importance of developing pro- The forum addressed a legal considerations. there, adding that the scope and the events of 9/11. ity and Environment prepared ics on its meeting’s agenda. MEC to open 2nd MEC shuts shop for QND panel holds 1st meet seasonal market on ‘Legal basis’ activity selling expired product THE National Day Organis- ing Committee held on Tues- for camping today THE Ministry of Economy and day the first introductory Commerce (MEC) has announced meeting of the ‘Legal basis’ QNA camping products, as well a one-week closure of a shop lo- activity at Qatar Women's DOHA as to facilitate consumers’ cated in Al Najma for displaying Sport Committee headquar- acquisition of these prod- and selling an expired adhesive ters. It is one of the activities THE Ministry of Economy ucts. silicone product. designed for the education and Commerce (MEC) will The second seasonal The closure decision comes sector. 2018 open the second seasonal market for camping in- as part of the ministry’s intensive The activity follows ‘Legal market for camping in Al cludes specialised areas inspection campaigns to monitor basis’ initiative adopted by the Riffa area on Thursday. for the sale of goods from markets and commercial activi- organising committee and is 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009-2008 The market will be tents and cabins, genera- ties in order to ensure compliance in line with the National Day open until December 1. tors, camping equipment, of suppliers with the Consumer vision of promoting loyalty, The market, which carpets, solar appliances, Protection law and to crack down solidarity, unity and pride in serves visitors, camp own- luminescent appliances, on price manipulation and viola- Qatar's national identity. of a mock court where students schools which will participate ers, actively promotes firewood and charcoal, as tions, as well as counterfeit and The aim of the event is compete in front of a judicial in Darb Al Saai. commercial activity in the well as camping equip- substandard products. The administrative closure also to raise awareness of the body including three judges, Professors from College of local market, supports the ment and tools for full The outlet was penalised and decision shall be published at the community about the role of advisors, court clerk and pros- Law at Qatar University will country’s economy and trips of cooking utensils closed for one week in line with expense of the shop that com- court, to establish the prin- ecutor as well as the accused. provide help in this regard to creates a diverse environ- and camping clothes. article (6) of law number (8) of mitted the violation in accord- ciples of justice and elicit re- Each team consists of five stu- the participating students. ment that contributes to The MEC launched the 2008. Article (6) prohibits the ance with Article (18) of Law No spect for the law. dents. The target group of this The participating students the growth of the commer- seasonal market initia- sale, display, advertising and pro- (8) on Consumer Protection. The Furthermore, the activ- event is Grade six boys. will be chosen on the basis of flu- cial sector. tive for camping in 2017, motion of substandard, counter- law stipulates that the closure ity aims at developing legal The students are trained ency in Arabic, memory of text, It also aims to provide which has been successful feit and fraudulent products. A decision shall be published on awareness of students by stag- on judicial skills and the func- presentation, correct expres- a convenient place for Qa- in terms of wide participa- product is considered fraudulent the ministry’s website and in two ing mock courts. tioning of the courts. Then sion and self-confidence among tari merchants and fami- tion of companies, public if it fails to meet the standards, is daily newspapers at the expense The activity is chaired by competitive rounds between other capabilities. The participa- lies to present their own demand and high sales. unusable or has expired. of the violating company. Sheikh Ahmed bin Nooh al the participating schools will tion in this activity is strictly for Thani, and is based on the idea be conducted to select the best Qatari students. (TNN) Nation Thursday, November 1, 2018 03

SHEIKHA MOZA RECEIVES NEPAL PRESIDENT Al Jazeera and QC sign pact to

Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser boost documentary production met with President of Nepal Bidya Devi MALEK HELALI Bhandari in Doha on DOHA Wednesday. During the meeting, they AL Jazeera Media Network discussed areas of and Qatar Charity (QC) on collaboration in educa- Wednesday signed a memo- tion and research with randum of cooperation to in- Qatar Foundation, crease existing cooperation in and explored ways to the fields of documentary pro- increase education ac- duction and advertisement. cess for out-of-school The agreement was signed children in Nepal by Abdulla al Najjar, executive through ongoing and director of Global Brand and future projects with Communications at Al Jazeera, Education Above All’s and Youssef al Kuwari, CEO of (EAA) Educate A Child Qatar Charity. programme. Speaking to Qatar Trib- (HHOPL/AR AL-BAKER) une on the sidelines of the Abdulla al Najjar, executive director of Global Brand and Communica- agreement signing, Najjar tions at Al Jazeera, and Youssef al Kuwari, CEO of Qatar Charity. said Al Jazeera Media Net- work is committed to hu- such as Youtube, Facebook, by Al Jazeera Center for Stud- manitarian action and char- Instagram and Snapchat. ies, including the production of Qatar an attractive destination ity work, hence its keenness “New clauses have been digital reports.” to partner with Qatar Char- added for the first time to Najjar noted that Al Jazeera ity which is one of the most expand the scope of coopera- is expecting more partnerships prominent charity organisa- tion between the two entities with organisations such as Qa- for Nepali workers: President tions in Qatar having a signif- in this partnership, including tar Pharma and Naqilat soon. icant impact internationally. the production of documen- Commenting on the agree- Continued from page 1 Ô “I would like to appeal to He said that Al Jazeera has taries which will be aired on ment, Kuwari stressed the im- all the members of Nepali com- been partnering with QC for Al Jazeera Documentaries’ portance of the media’s role in munity present here to work for over six years in humanitar- channel in order to highlight highlighting Qatar Charity’s ac- “QATAR continues to remain mutual interests of both coun- ian projects which represent the humanitarian initiatives tivities around the world. an attractive labour destination tries. I would also extend best QC’s specialty and one of Al Ja- of QC and highlight its impact Qatar Charity is a leading for Nepali workers. wishes for further profound zeera’s values focusing on the on people across the world non-governmental charitable Nepal and Qatar have also relations between Nepal and advancement of humanity. by conveying stories of indi- organisation in both the Mid- had good people to people Qatar as well as for continued He added that the new viduals and groups benefit- dle East and the world. Its ac- contacts due to direct air con- readiness of our communities partnership consists of ef- ing from QC’s programmes,” tivities focus on sustainable de- nectivity and short distance,” for respect, mutual interest, forts to support QC’s hu- Najjar said. velopment, eradicating poverty she said. and prosperity of both coun- manitarian initiatives by He added, “Another clause and providing relief to disas- “Qatar Airways operates tries,” she said. broadcasting them on Al Ja- enables QC’s employees to ter-stricken people and areas. four to five flights daily be- Nepal’s Foreign Affairs zeera’s TV channels and on benefit from the numerous It operates in Europe, Africa, tween Kathmandu and Doha. Minister Pradeep Kumar its social media platforms training programmes offered Asia and the Arab region. Nepal Airlines and Himalayan Gyawali also addressed mem- Airlines of Nepal also oper- bers of Nepali community on ate one flight every day in this the occasion. President of Nepal Bidya Devi Bhandari at a community meeting. sector. This has facilitated the mobility of people between the Ooredoo announces eSIM promo two countries and that of tour- ists from other countries as TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK limited local calls and data for business numbers at the same well,” she said. DOHA three months to all post-paid time and switch between them “I am happy to see that and pre-paid Ooredoo custom- seamlessly without needing to there is a big Nepali communi- ALL Ooredoo customers who ers. physically swap SIM cards. ty here in Qatar engaged in var- make the switch to eSIM tech- Ooredoo will offer eSIM Currently, only the latest ious occupations, professions, nology will enjoy a reward of technology for both its post- generation of Google Pixel and businesses and trade. Nepali free unlimited local calls and paid and pre-paid customers iPhones are eSIM enabled in community has been working data for three months, the tel- and has the only self-service Qatar, and Ooredoo has stated closely with the community of ecom company announced on digital eSIM feature available in it is working with a host of man- Qatar and other nationalities. Wednesday. Qatar and the region. ufacturers to enable the soft- Various communities in Qatar To reward new and exist- eSIM is a revolutionary ware, so that every customer have also mixed up well with ing customers for switching to technology that allows a mobile can effortlessly use their num- Nepali community here,” the Members of Nepali community in Qatar during an interactive session with President of Nepal Bidya eSIM with Qatar’s biggest mo- phone to work without a physi- bers simultaneously or switch Nepali president said. Devi Bhandari in Doha on Wednesday. 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NEPALESE PRESIDENT VISITS NATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF QATAR

PRESIDENT OF NEPAL VISITS MIA: President of Nepal Bidya Devi Bhandari and her accompanying delegation visited the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) on Wednesday as part of their official visit to Doha. The delegation toured MIA and viewed its collection of masterpiece objects, which include books, manuscripts and coins made of silver, copper and bronze, as well as other artefacts and precious stones representing Islamic art dating back to the 14th century. With its vision to be recognised as a centre of knowledge, dialogue and inspiration, MIA has become a landmark attraction in the country, highlighting QM’s commitment to turn Qatar into a thriving arts and culture hub. (TNN)

QF WELCOMES BHANDARI TO EDUCATION CITY: Qatar Foundation (QF) on Wednesday welcomed President of Nepal Bidya Devi Bhandari to the Educa- tion City. Machaille al Naimi, president of community development at QF, accom- panied the delegation to the open-air viewing platform on the eighth floor of QF head- quarters and explained the various education, science and research, and community development entities of the Education City. Concluding the tour, Naimi presented a gift to the president, who then signed QF’s Visitors Book to commemorate her visit. (TNN)

NEPALESE PRESIDENT VISITS QATAR NATIONAL LIBRARY: The President of Nepal Bidya Devi Bhandari was given a tour of Qatar National Library (QNL) on Wednesday by its Executive Director Dr Sohair Wastawy who highlighted the library’s wealth of resources and facilities. QNL has welcomed more than 370,000 visi- tors, and registered more than 100,000 members, since opening to the public in November 2017. (TNN)

Ooredoo sponsors Ministry recalls th 8 annual Disaster Qatar Charity’s income-generating projects Mercedes-Benz Management Camp benefit over 11,000 people in Gaza Strip E-Class model TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA THE Ministry of Economy TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK rehabilitation of greenhouses, and Commerce (MEC), in col- OOREDOO has been once DOHA distribution of dairy cows, laboration with Nasser Bin again named the Main Spon- sheep, horse carts, sewing and Khaled Automobiles, dealer of sor of the Disaster Manage- QATAR Charity (QC), with gen- embroidery machines, mo- Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Qa- ment Camp in Qatar. erous support of the people of torcycles for transportation of tar, has announced the recall of The annual camp is now Qatar, has funded more than goods, selling carts, and open- Mercedes Benz E-Class model in its eighth year and aims to 1,250 income-generating pro- ing bakeries and shops. of 2018 as the brake pads on the build a well-trained base of jects in the Gaza Strip in the last The income-generating front axle and the wheel bolts volunteers who can respond ten years. projects implemented by QC do not correspond to the manu- to disasters timely and effec- The total cost of these pro- through its office in the Gaza facturer’s specifications. (TNN) tively. jects, that have benefited some Strip target the families of or- The camp, to be held at 11,000 people, amounted to phans sponsored by the charity, the Marine Scout Camp in Al QR11mn. the poor, people with special Khor from October 23 to No- QC gives priority to pro- needs, underprivileged families Chevrolet Express vember 1, will be attended by jects that provide permanent and the unemployed. 250 trainees and trainers from employment opportunities for The people of Gaza Strip are models recalled Qatari government bodies and the people, while contributing constantly facing major chal- NGOs, including friendly na- to Palestine’s economy, espe- lenges as 50 percent of them are THE Ministry of Economy and tional societies, the Interna- cially in light of the high rates unemployed and poverty rate is Commerce (MEC), in collabo- tional Federation of Red Cross of poverty and unemployment 65 percent. Owing to these rea- ration with Jaidah Automotive, and Red Crescent societies in Gaza. sons, there is still a greater need dealer of Chevrolet vehicles in (IFRC), and the International QC’s economic empower- for income-generating projects. Qatar, has announced the recall Committee of the Red Cross ment projects have contributed As the ‘Gaza, the Right to of Chevrolet Express model of (ICRC). to strengthening the social fabric Live’ campaign continues, QC 2014-2017 over a defect in the Manar Khalifa al Muraikhi, and family cohesion by improv- has urged good doers to active- driver side window switch. director of PR and corporate ing the relationship of the bene- ly support its income-generat- The ministry said the recall communications at Ooredoo, ficiary with his/her family mem- ing projects and humanitarian comes within the framework said: “We’re delighted to be bers. The projects also worked as well as development efforts of its ongoing efforts to protect supporting the Disaster Man- on enhancing the psychological to ease the hardship of Gaza consumers and ensure that car agement Camp for the second and behavioural aspects of the people. dealers follow up on vehicle de- year and congratulate everyone heads of poor families. Donations to QC can be fects and repairs. The ministry involved in organising the im- QC’s projects take into con- made through mobile phones said it will coordinate with the portant event. Ooredoo is proud sideration the environment also. To donate QR100, QR500 dealer to follow up on the re- to help build life-saving skills in of the targeted people, their and QR1,000, send an SMS with pair works and will communi- our community and this camp abilities and circumstances. code (Gaza) to 92624, 92428 contribute to the campaign by collection points at commer- campaign through QC’s web- cate with customers to ensure will help minimise casualties in These include provision of fish- and 92429 respectively. directly making donations at Q’s cial complexes in Qatar. Also, site (https://www.qcharity.org) that the necessary repairs are any future disasters.” ing boats and poultry farms, The benefactors can also headquarters, its branches and people can easily donate to the and App (qch.qa/q/app). carried out. (TNN) Aura Hospitality’s musical extravaganza enthrals Doha Poolside BBQ season

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK cian was the main entertainment dur- kicks off at Dana Club DOHA ing the dinner. The whole event was hosted by Carla Haddad. THE Dana Club started poolside AURA Hospitality & Food Services The Debs w Remman at the Medi- BBQ by offering a wide-variety of has once again stamped its position na Centrale, The Pearl, was the venue outdoor grills and culinary delights as the leading player in hospitality, for yet another musical evening. Here recently. entertainment sectors in Qatar by or- visitors and guests were treated to a The scenic poolside BBQ is ganising two musical extravaganzas live performance by Lebanon’s Hadi open to members and non-mem- recently. wel Chabibeh Band and the Vio Cello bers alike. It will be offered every Enjoying the pleasant October Girls with a delectable menu from the Thursday from 7pm to 10pm, weather, locals and expats headed to celebrated TV personality, Chef Rich- according to Dana Club’s Public the iconic Orient Pearl Restaurant ard Khoury. Relations Manager Ghizlane Hari. situated at the Corniche of Doha to en- Finian Conrad Gallagher, CEO of The sumptuous culinary joy spectacular music and watch their Aura Hospitality and Food Services, delights will include oriental and favourite singer Noor El-Zein perform said: “We are pleased to witness scores international dishes, fresh salads, live. of people attending the two musical soups, succulent appetisers, live The opulent evening along with shows, which will add another dimen- cooking stations, sizzling grills, expats. The club has recently inau- the vibrant atmosphere at Orient Pearl sion to the variety of exciting events kids station and a variety of gurated designer Mediterranean Restaurant gave fans and enthusiasts planned for this year and beyond, fur- desserts, all taking place at the concept restaurant, Mezzatto, a chance to enjoy Arabian beats. ther boosting Qatar’s appeal as a hub scenic and tranquil outside pool, which is also open to non-mem- In addition to El-Zein’s lively mu- for family entertainment. Our focus for a perfect night to rewind and bers. Dana Club has world-class sical show, the Orient Pearl presented is on generating a fun and welcoming relax before the weekend. facilities for families and has seen two more acts. A lady violinist on high environment for families and individ- Established more than 20 significant renovations last year. base welcomed the guests while singer uals by providing exciting options for years ago, Dana Club remains a All lounges have witnessed major Rita Sleiman alongside a Santur musi- visitors and guests.” firm favourite with the locals and expansions and a facelift. (TNN) Nation Thursday, November 1, 2018 05

QATARI ARMED FORCES CONCLUDES THE ‘NASR 2018’ MILITARY EXERCISE: The Qatari Armed Forces has concluded the ‘Nasr 2018’ military exercise under the patronage and attendance of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Dr Khalid bin Mohammed al Attiyah. (TNN) HBKU to host 2018 Middle East Advanced technology transforms environment law scholars meet patient experience at Sidra Medicine TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ‘The conference’s experts will be exploring current opportu- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA nities, challenges, best practices and innovations in teach- DOHA ing environmental law in universities in Qatar and beyond’ HAMAD Bin Khalifa Universi- IN line with its mission to pro- ty’s (HBKU) College of Law and vide specialist care for women Public Policy (CLPP) is set to Law Commission. Universities (ASSELLMU) as and children, Sidra Medicine host the 2018 Middle East En- Speaking ahead of the an umbrella association for all recently activated an intra- vironment Law Scholars Con- event, Susan L Karamanian, full-time academics who con- operative imaging suite – the ference in Doha in Doha from dean of the College of Law duct research, or teach envi- Interventional-MRI-Surgery November 4 to 5. and Public Policy at HBKU, ronment-related law courses at Suite, also known as IMRIS– The conference to be held said: “Speaking from a vantage an academic institution in the creating a step change in the under the theme ‘Law – Envi- point, the conference’s experts Middle East. role Radiology and Interven- ronment – Middle East: Inno- will be exploring current op- Dr Damilola S Olawuyi, as- tional Radiology play in suc- vations for a Green Economy’, portunities, challenges, best sociate professor at CLPP and cessful patient outcomes. comes against a backdrop of a practices and innovations in conference chair, said: “Draw- The IMRIS hybrid operating series of events previously host- teaching environmental law in ing on the expertise of regional theatre features intraoperative ed by CLPP to address environ- universities in Qatar and be- law practitioners will enable imaging capabilities, including Sidra Medicine is the first hospital in Qatar to install an IMRIS suite, which is also a first in the region. mental principles and policies yond. Matters of governance as us to collectively debate and a moveable intraoperative MRI affecting the MENA region and they pertain to environmental deliberate on topics of both in- (magnetic resonance imaging) Radiology at Sidra Medicine, lies, which can change rapidly said Mooza al Kuwari, director the world. degradation, global warming terest and relevance nationally and capacity to run highly com- said, “Activating the service and are difficult to assess. The of imaging at Sidra Medicine. The conference, sponsored and building resilient econo- and globally.” plex interventions. Sidra Medi- requires large number of staff highly precise IMRIS technol- Only a few weeks following by the United Nations Environ- mies within the ecological The conference will be held cine is the first hospital in Qatar from different departments. ogy was able to better define installation of the technology in ment Programme and the Qatar boundaries of this region are of in partnership with The Ab- to install an IMRIS suite, which From multi-disciplinary discus- the lesions and help the team October 2018, the IMRIS suite National Research Fund, will worldwide interest and require dullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah is also a first in the region. The sions amongst many medical at Sidra Medicine to determine has facilitated a decrease in bring together environmental swift deliberate action.” International Foundation for hospital recently performed two and surgical teams to collabo- progress of the disease with a patient wait times by combin- law lecturers, practitioners and Throughout the two-day Energy and Sustainable De- highly complex procedures us- ration with Support Services, high degree of accuracy. This ing multiple procedures in one researchers to explore the im- conference, attendees will ad- velopment, LexisNexis Middle ing the latest state-of-the-art Sidra Medicine takes great in turn guided the best course setting. This has also allowed plementation and application dress various topics including East and North Africa, Qatar diagnostics equipment. care to ensure that the hospital of treatment for both patients, the team at Sidra Medicine, to of multilateral environmental ‘Environmental Law Teach- Environment and Energy Re- The radiology department visit and stay are as smooth and who are recovering well from ensure the safety of the proce- agreements (MEAs). ing in the Middle East’, ‘Green search Institute, and Qatar at Sidra Medicine works closely calm as possible for the child. the multi-disciplinary care pro- dure by performing it under the Elizabeth Mrema, direc- Economy Transition’, ‘Building Green Building Council. with general paediatrics, paedi- Very few hospitals around the vided by Sidra Medicine. same general anaesthetic and in tor of the Law Division at Capacity for the Green Econ- The conference will be atric surgery and multiple other world are able to collaborate “The IMRIS suite avail- one space without the need to the United Nations Environ- omy’, ‘Agriculture and Food held from 8am to 5pm at the sub-specialties such as cardiolo- and deliver patient care in this able at Sidra Medicine is the move the patient. ment Programme will deliver Security’, and ‘Climate Change Minaretein Building (formerly gy and neurosurgery, to provide manner, all under one roof.” most comprehensive piece of The IMRIS also widens the a keynote address. Day two Impacts on the Middle East’. known as the College of Islamic best-practice care to patients The first two procedures technology that caters to inter- options for surgeons to work of the conference will fea- The conference will also Studies Building) in Education using the IMRIS suite. performed in October using ventional radiology, operating together with diagnostic and in- ture a keynote lecture by Dr see the official launch of the City. The conference will be Dr Ashley Robinson, acting the IMRIS suite were on young rooms, cardiology and neuro- terventional radiologists to per- Nilufer Oral, member of the Association for Environmental conducted in English with si- chair of diagnostic imaging and patients aged seven and eleven surgery by providing the highest form minimally invasive proce- United Nations International Law Lecturers in Middle East multaneous Arabic translation. division head of Interventional years, with vascular anoma- quality angiography and MRI,” dures that improve outcomes.

M-E’s 1st World Corporate Games in Qatar TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA Free Vehicle

CORPORATIONS around the world can now sign up for the Recall World Corporate Games (WCG), which will be held for the first time in the Middle East in Doha from November 6 to 9, 2019. The 23rd edition will be held un- der the patronage of Prime Minister It is an all-inclusive event with cence of the infrastructure together and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh para games integrated for various with legendary hospitality of Qataris Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al categories as well. The WCG in Doha will create an exceptional experience Thani, and will bring together the lo- will include 24 different sports rang- for every participant and visitor.” cal, regional and international busi- ing from dragon boat racing and ten- Saud al Dulaimi, representative ness sporting community. pin bowling to football and basketball of Ministry of Culture and Sports, It will be the first time that the to golf, tennis and running. said, “This tournament is a signifi- WCG, established 30 years ago, in- The Games’ competitions will be cant addition to the calendar of in- corporate eSports and mindsports, hosted at eight venues across Doha. ternational sports events that Qatar officials of Sport for Life -organisers Rashed al Qurese, chief market- hosts. It further strengthens Qatar’s of the WCG, Qatar Tourism Author- ing &promotion officer at QTA, com- position globally and reflects the in- ity (QTA) and Ministry of Culture and mented, “It gives us great pleasure ternational community’s confidence Sports announced on Tuesday. to be hosting the World Corporate in the Qatari talent of organising in- The Doha edition of the WCG is Games in Doha next year. The host- ternational events.” expected to attract around 8,000 in- ing of mass participation events such Mohamed Jaidah, group execu- ternational and local participants. as this supports our goals for devel- tive director of Jaidah Group, said, The event features both indi- oping a vibrant sports and recreation “On behalf of the Jaidah Group, I vidual and team competitions, open tourism sub-sector in Qatar.” would like to welcome the world’s equally to women and men of all Dr Maureen Johnston, founder of sport and business community to ages and abilities,along with team the WCG, said, “The facilities in Doha join us in November 2019 when the events for skilled, semi-skilled or are amongst the best in the world. The World Corporate Games are hosted novice participants. ambience of the city and the magnifi- for the 1st time in the Middle East.”

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(QNA) 06 Thursday, November 1, 2018 Nation Nama launched HMC to welcome global platform to help HMC reopens Sealine clinic TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK consultants in Nov, Dec entrepreneurs DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK SOCIAL Development Cent- HAMAD Medical Corporation DOHA er (NAMA) on Wednesday (HMC) has officially opened its launched ‘Mulhemeen’ plat- Sealine Medical Clinic, located HAMAD Medical Corporation form to strengthen the en- in the southern part of the (HMC) will welcome a num- trepreneurial ecosystem for country near Mesaieed City, ber of visiting consultants from small and micro entrepre- for the ninth consecutive year. various medical specialties dur- neurs in Qatar and foster a The clinic will start receiving ing the months of November culture of innovation and en- patients at 3pm on Thursday and December. trepreneurial spirit. and will remain open until The visiting consultants are The launching ceremony mid-April. Dr Damalcheruvu Reddy, a spe- was attended by Khalifa Saleh Ali al Khater, chief com- cialist plastic and reconstruc- al Haroon, CEO and Founder munications officer at HMC tive surgeon from India from of I Love Qatar webpage, Bi- and project manager for the November 11 to 15; Prof Sven Dr. Faiz Bhora, a Thoracic and lal Sheikh, assistant general Sealine Medical Center, said Wikström, a specialist plastic Cardiac Surgeon, will visit from manager (Qatar & Oman) at HMC operates the clinic each surgeon and head of Nordic Ear 18 to 21 November. Careem, Abdullah al Khinji year to ensure medical care, Clinic at Sophiahemmet Hos- and Hares Aghandi, founders and specifically emergency pital, Stockholm, Sweden from of Meddy. medical services, are available November 18 to 25; Dr Faiz Mulhemeen platform for residents during the busy Sealine Medical Clinic opens for the ninth consecutive year. The clinic will start receiving patients at 3pm Bhora, a Thoracic and Cardiac gathers promising entrepre- camping season. on Thursday and will remain open until mid-April. surgeon at St Lukes Roosevelt neurs and successful entre- “Today’s opening of the Hospital, New York, New York, preneurs and investors under Hamad Medical Clinic at Sea- HMC operates the clinic each year to ensure medical care, US, from November 18 to 21; one roof. The initiative aims to line signals the beginning of and specifically emergency medical services, are available and Dr Ahmad Nassar, a con- present the successful projects what will no doubt be another for residents during the busy camping season. The location sultant Laparoscopic and Upper by their owners to motivate busy camping season. Our an- of the clinic provides easy access for both campers and GI surgeon at University Hos- anyone looking to become a nual operation of this clinic pital Monklands, Lanarkshire, young entrepreneur. demonstrates HMC’s com- other visitors and efficient transfer to hospital for patients Scotland, UK, from November This opportunity will build mitment to providing the best with more serious medical conditions 25 to 29. strong relationships that create possible healthcare to campers ~ Ali al Khater, chief communications officer at HMC Others are Dr Foad Nahai, potential partners through net- in the Sealine and surrounding a plastic surgeon at Emory Prof. Sven Wikström, a Specialist working and business dinner, in areas,” said Khater, who is also and project manager for the Sealine Medical Center. University Hospital, Atlanta, Plastic Surgeon will visit from 18 addition to the opportunity that chair of the Ministry of Public Georgia, US, from November to 25 November. will allow the platform to pre- Health’s Healthcare Commu- season, opening each Thursday 4x4 emergency vehicles in the 29 to December 5; Dr Hossein sent youth projects to a group of nications Committee. at 3pm and remaining open area. He said the Ambulance Gharib, professor of Medicine ing highly-respected physicians investors interested in in small Khater noted that HMC until Saturday at 5pm. The Service is ready to transport at the Mayo Clinic College of and surgeons from around the and micro enterprises. and the Ministry of Municipal- clinic, which will also provide emergency cases from the de- Medicine and Consultant, En- world. Hosting visiting interna- Saoud Essa S A al Mohan- ity and Environment collabo- services during public holi- sert to the clinic or hospital, docrinology, Diabetes, Nutri- tional consultants who are ex- nadi, Entrepreneurship Man- rate each year to establish the tors,” said Khater. days, will receive patients with or to the helicopter landing tion, and Metabolism at Mayo perts in their field is in line with ager at NAMA, said Mulhemeen clinic. He said the location of He thanked the Ministry minor health concerns, as well area, as required. Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, HMC’s commitment to provid- platform will contribute to the the clinic provides easy access of Municipality and Environ- as emergency cases. He noted “As a result of ongoing col- US, from December 2 to 6; Dr ing specialised medical services transfer of entrepreneurial ex- for both campers and other ment for its continued com- there is also a helicopter land- laboration between HMC and Alexander Lyon, Consultant to the people of Qatar. periences both locally and glob- visitors and efficient transfer to mitment to the clinic, noting ing area to transfer patients Qatar Tourism Authority, we Cardiologist and Clinical Lead Members of the public ally to entrepreneurs including hospital for patients with more recent improvements such as who have urgent medical needs have 11 ambulances stationed for Cardio-Oncology Services, wishing to book an appoint- ideas owners or startups. serious medical conditions. the paving of the road leading or severe injuries to hospital. in the Sealine area during peak Royal Brompton Hospital, ment with one of the visiting He said a group of suc- “The clinic is located very to the clinic which has allowed Saleh Nasser al Mejareh times. On Thursdays, Fridays, London, UK, from December 2 consultants are advised to dis- cessful entrepreneurs will be close to the seashore, on the for easier access. al Marri, operations man- and Saturdays, and during to 5; and Dr Ali Asghar, a geri- cuss this option with their phy- invited to an interactive ses- same site where it has been Dr Hamid Ghareeb, con- ager for HMC’s Ambulance holidays, there will be six am- atrician at Michael E. DeBakey sician. If your doctor agrees that sion that will be organised located for the last four years. sultant at HMC’s Medical Service, said in addition to bulances, five 4x4 emergency Veterans Affairs Medical Cent- an appointment with a visiting each month, which will show- The clinic is located close to Administration Department its regular round-the-clock vehicles stationed at the Sea- er, Houston, Texas, US, from consultant is appropriate, they case success stories of inspir- popular camping areas to fa- and Medical Supervisor of the emergency coverage in the line Medical Clinic, and our December 4 to 6. will provide a referral. ing models to take advantage cilitate easier access should Sealine Medical Clinic, said Sealine area, the Ambulance LifeFlight service will also be Other experts are scheduled More information and the of and catalyse participants in healthcare services be re- the clinic will operate every Service will permanently sta- available for more critical cas- to visit throughout the year as full list of visiting consultants the platform. (TNN) quired by residents or visi- weekend during the camping tion two ambulances and two es,” said Marri. part of HMC’s focus on host- are available at www.hamad.qa. QIC holds ‘Pink Month’ campaign Angry Birds World holds breast QATAR Insurance Company ribbons. A medical team con- said in a press statement. (QIC), the region’s lead- ducted classes for the female “As the leading insurer, cancer awareness campaign ing insurer, recently organ- staff on the risk factors, pre- we are keen on promoting ised a forum to raise aware- vention and early screening medical awareness and en- ness of breast cancer and methods of breast cancer. couraging the adoption of a TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK highlight the importance of “QIC is very proud to sup- healthy lifestyle to reduce the DOHA early detection among its port the awareness initiative. risks of critical diseases. As female workforce. It demonstrates our commit- part of QIC’s Corporate Social ANGRY Birds World, one of Themed ‘The Pink Month’ ment to raise awareness for Responsibility activities, we Qatar’s largest indoor and out- campaign, the month-long the wellbeing of our commu- always exert efforts that ben- door family destinations, held campaign kicked off with dis- nity and our support for those efit the society,” the statement a special breast cancer aware- tribution of pink awareness affected by it,” the company added. (TNN) ness event, in cooperation with Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) recently. The widely-loved flock welcomed members and breast cancer survivors from QCS along with some of the city’s leading bloggers for a day of endless fun and enlight- enment at the nest. The event brought to- gether cancer survivors and The event brought together cancer survivors and influencers for a friendly competition, under the influencers for a friendly theme of breast cancer. competition, under the theme of breast cancer. Teams were early detection. tance of periodic examination in Doha Festival City. The pitted against one another in The park injected just the for early diagnosis of breast 17,000 sqm park, compris- a series of intriguing chal- right amount of fun and excite- cancer and spreading the cul- ing an indoor space of 6,500 lenges, with the flock’s pink ment, to make the fight against ture of a healthy lifestyle as a sqm is teeming with thrill, bird ‘Stella’ crowning the cancer a truly memorable one. preventative measure. transforming the classic bird- winning team. The event also Guests were immersed in a Introduced by Trimoo, in flinging game into a cluster of celebrated the valiant spirit thrilling experience, filled with partnership with Rovio En- high-octane attractions that is A medical team conducted classes for Qatar Insurance Company’s female staff on the risk factors, prevention of survivors, as they shed games and laughter that ulti- tertainment, the world’s first designed for every member of and early screening methods of breast cancer. light on the importance of mately focused on the impor- Angry Birds World is located the family. Kareena Kapoor unveils Malabar LeBebé jewellery opens Gold’s new festive jewellery collection flagship store in Qatar

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK a fully custom-made jewellery service DOHA catering to all budgets. Expert design- First boutique in the Middle ers and craftsmen will guide to cre- MALABAR Gold & Diamonds has re- ate the perfect piece of jewellery from East under Fifty One East vealed its latest collection of jewellery. own design. opens at Lagoona Mall Bollywood Star Kareena Kapoor Khan, Malabar Gold & Diamonds has an- who is the brand ambassador of Mala- nounced some amazing offers combin- bar Gold & Diamonds unveiled the ver- ing the festive joy and its 25th anniver- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK satile & sparkling jewellery collection sary celebrations and customers can DOHA exclusively designed for the celebration win up to 250,000 free gold coins. The of lights Diwali. campaign will run until November 10, FIFTY One East, Qatar’s favourite department Customers can browse from over 2018 at all outlets in Qatar. store, announced the opening of the first leB- 200 designs which were introduced With every purchase of gold jew- ebé flagship boutique in Qatar, located on the in this festive season. Malabar Gold & ellery worth QR2,500, customers get ground floor of Lagoona Mall, Doha. Diamonds is also celebrating its 25th a ‘Scratch and Win’ coupon with one The latest addition to Fifty One East’s col- anniversary during this season. guaranteed gold coin or up to 100 gold lection of distinguish brands, leBebé, was es- The retail network of Malabar Gold coins. Customers also get two grams tablished in 2007. It offers a unique collection & Diamonds has now reached to 250 gold coin free on diamond jewellery of Italian jewellery, handcrafted specifically for stores across 10 countries. purchase of QR5,000 and a one gram mothers, expecting mothers, fathers, babies The latest jewellery collection is gold coin free on purchase of diamond and toddlers. specially designed in gold (18K & 22K), jewellery worth QR3,000. The new boutique will be the first of its kind diamonds & precious gems to celebrate Customers can protect the gold rate in the GCC and wider Middle East, allowing coming a highly sought after item across Italy. the festive season keeping in mind the at Malabar Gold & Diamonds by paying Fifty One East to welcome loyal customers in LeBebé Gioielli centred around a stylised baby tastes of their multicultural and multi- 10 percent of the entire amount on the the region who appreciate artistic jewellery and girl or boy shaped charm, and later expanded to national customers. selected gold jewellery until November wish to purchase a gift which will last a lifetime. include rings, bracelets, cuff links and earrings. Apart from the flagship brands, this exquisite set of designs weaved into 10, 2018. Customers also get a fabulous Shoppers can expect a relaxed ambiance and As leBebé expanded, so did the offering, Diwali, Malabar Gold & Diamonds has magnificent bangles and bracelets to chance to buy eight grams gold coins enjoyable shopping experience, underpinned with new products launched, including party introduced three new jewellery collec- adorn the wrists. Chica 18K collection with absolutely no making charges by unparalleled customer service. favours designed for a Baby Shower and photo tions namely Fiore, Desire and Chica. offers trendy single anklets with floral from any of Malabar Gold & Diamonds LeBebé is recognised globally for offer- frames to display precious memories, a perfect Fiore 18K gold jewellery collection pendants and diamond cuts to add to outlets in Qatar during this period. ing an array of eccentric jewellery collections, gift for expecting parents. represents the pendant sets, bangles, the grace and charm of today’s woman. Customers can avail the zero deduction produced entirely in Italy and using only raw All leBebé collections are unique represent- necklace sets in flower inspired de- Malabar Gold & Diamonds is also offer on 22K (GCC) gold jewellery ex- materials of certified origin, with the first and ing the timeless bond between a parent and a signs. Desire jewellery collection is an offering bespoke jewellery solutions – change as well. most successful collection, LeBebé Gioielli, be- child in ageless jewellery pieces. Thursday, November 1, 2018 07 Reports by Lezima Gomes For events and press releases email Slice of the West [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222

Exploring Qatar’s hidden beauty a passion for Russian shutterbug

Maria Ovsyannikova, a resident of Qatar for six years, recently held an eight-day exhibition ti- tled ‘Qatar’s History vs Future’, in Doha. ‘I find the art scene in Doha great and the support that Qatar gives to artists is just amazing,’ says the artist who considers Doha her second home

S part of the celebration of the 2018 What got you interested in art in the first the mediums. However, I am experimenting Qatar-Russia Year of Culture, Qatari place? with it. My last exhibition in Katara was printed resident and Russian art- Starting my new job in Doha in 2012 was a and displayed on aluminium. Before that I used ist Maria Ovsyannikova re- new beginning but I didn’t know that this would screens to showcase animated photographs. cently held an eight-day bring me into a completely different world. Ex- &exhibition titled “Qatar’s History vs ploring Doha and Qatar gave me so much inspi- What are some of the challenges that you Future”, at the City Centre Rotana Doha. ration that I could not resist the temptation of face while creating your art? The exhibition aimed at taking her view- capturing those views with my camera — from Challenges are mostly related to bringing ers on a visual treat through Qatari ultra modern buildings to minimalistic desert models, animals, costumes and locations togeth- desert sands, clear waters of the north or mod- landscapes. er. Photographers, unfortunately, are limited by ern cities, and old villages. She said that with Slowly it developed into a passion and three reality. Unlike painters we cannot create any- this exhibition, she wants to portray the hid- years ago I quit my office job to become a full- thing just by the stroke of the brush. We have to den beauty of Qatar. Through her images, she time photographer and artist. manage every single detail — explore locations, aims to explore Qatar from a different light take permissions, pay for rentals and much and learn more about life and culture here, Tell us about your recent exhibition. more. But eventually it all pays off! she told Qatar Tribune in an exclusive inter- The exhibition was about architectural con- view. The artist has been a resident of Qatar trasts and diversities that you can see in Qatar, What do you think of the art scene in for the past six years. Excerpts: the Doha skyline, the skyscrapers and the old Doha? heritage sites and villages. Altogether there were I find the art scene in Doha great; the support Start by telling me a little about yourself. 20 fine art photographs taken in different areas that Qatar gives to artists is just amazing. I am a I am originally from Moscow, Russia, liv- of Qatar. frequent visitor to art exhibitions and events and ing in Qatar for six years and working as a every time I notice there is more and more art full time photographer. I have done Masters What is it that inspires your art work? available for us to see. in computer science. I am inspired by the Gulf cultures, heritage Both my parents come from a scientific and traditions — both desert and the sea and the Your advice for budding artists. background but at the same time they loved to lifestyles that people have been living in these Never stop taking photos even if you feel it’s visit art exhibitions, concerts, museums etc. areas. Architecture is my big inspiration as well. a bad day for it. and always took me with them. My father had a great passion for photog- What are the various mediums that you What do you love most about Doha? raphy and as a memory, I still have his old Ze- have explored in the past? Doha is my second home now and I just love nit film camera. Well, photographers are quite limited with to live here. Maria Ovsyannikova

Chef-restauranteur Sandoval introduces upscale dining concept Maya

ORLD renowned chef-restau- ranteur Richard Sandoval is Wbringing Maya, his signature Modern Mexican dining concept, to the Kempinski Residences & Suites at West Bay in Doha. Chef Richard Sandoval, known as the “Father of Modern Mexi- can Cuisine,” blends the earthy yet complex flavors of his native Mexico with worldly ingredients and creative cooking techniques to create the modern Mexican cuisine at Maya. Introducing exciting and artis- tic presentations of fresh, vibrant flavors, Maya will allow diners to experience a menu filled with crea- tive adaptations of traditional fa- vourites. Maya is Sandoval’s third culinary venture in Qatar after his Pan-Latin steakhouse, Toro Toro and Latin-Asian concept, Zengo. Maya was chef Sandoval’s flag- ship restaurant which he opened in New York City in 1997. He has since opened two more locations in Colorado and Dubai. Following the success of its other locations, Maya Chef Richard Sandoval at a live demo. is ready to welcome both visitors and residents of Qatar to experi- ence its warm Latin hospitality and chef Sandoval’s vibrant take on led red onions and coriander leaves. dishes. In attendance at the open- progressive cuisine. traditional Mexican recipes using The grand opening event in- ing event was HE Francisco Niem- “My vision with Maya is “old high quality ingredients. Appetiz- cluded a live cooking demo by chef bro, the Ambassador of Mexico. ways, new hands”, says the chef. ers include Sandoval’s traditional Richard Sandoval, who shared his With sharing-style plates filled “Elevating Mexican cuisine has guacamole and a Tuna Guacamole signature recipes and culinary ex- with exciting flavors from a vibrant been my goal from the start. The made with fresh tuna tartare and pertise with members of the local and colourful menu, Maya is sure restaurant offers cuisine that is serrano chili, alongside seafood media, influencers and VIPs. The to be enjoyed by all. rooted in tradition yet adventures and vegetable ceviches. demo was followed by a tour of the Located in the heart of West into contemporary tastes. Guests Signature dishes include Carne restaurant and lounge to show off Bay in Doha, the restaurant of- will rediscover Mexican classics in Asada, Salmon en Mole Negro and all that Maya has to offer. The event fers seating for 120 guests on the a creative and sophisticated way.” Chamorro de Cordero – a braised concluded with a cocktail party ground floor of the Kempinski Res- Maya’s menu will showcase lamb shank with adobo sauce, pick- with samplings of select signature idences & Suites. Chef Richard Sandoval at the event. 08 Thursday, November 1, 2018

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

The Era Of Angela Merkel Is Coming To An End How Trump Should Will the German chancellor’s departure leave liberal Confront Saudi Arabia democracy leaderless in a growing authoritarian jungle?

ERMAN Chancellor Angela Merkel is might. Meanwhile, Russia looms over Eu- the de facto leader of the European rope, and although it may be economically Ignoring a string of reckless Saudi moves is proof of Trump’s abdication Union and, in the wake of US abdica- weak and possess a mere shadow of the tion, of Western liberalism. Her an- military might of the old Soviet Union, it is of America’s traditional global leadership nounced departure in 2021 throws apparently powerful enough to seduce the G IVO DAALDER AND JAMES LINDSAY the future of both enterprises into doubt. American president away from this nation’s It can be difficult for Americans to grasp erstwhile friends and fracture not just the TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE the importance of the transatlantic alliance Atlantic alliance but Europe itself. that for nearly three-quarters of a century That ought to matter to Americans. For HE latest Saudi explanation of has protected democracy, prosperity and centuries, Europe was defined by the deadly what happened to journalist Jamal peace in America, in Europe and, intermit- struggle among its nations for land, wealth Khashoggi — that his murder was tently, around the globe. American ambiva- and allegiance. The creation of the Euro- premeditated by his assailants — is lence and sometimes outright hostility to- pean Union — bringing together, among Tno more acceptable an explanation ward this nation’s role in the world fuelled others, the bitter enemies France and Ger- than the earlier versions, that he died ac- the rise of Donald Trump, who as president many, along with Britain and smaller neigh- cidentally in a fistfight or that he left the heaped scorn on NATO and other institu- bours — demonstrated that political and Saudi consulate in Istanbul without leav- tions of international cooperation. economic liberty along the American model ing a trace. It defies belief that this opera- With Britain already planning its exit could deliver not just wealth but security. tion wasn’t ordered at the highest level. from Europe, Merkel was left with the task The US has been both a sponsor of and a But that’s not the point. The Saudis of keeping the continent’s liberal democra- beneficiary of those blessings. were never going to conduct the “com- cies together, shoring up its weaker econo- In his book The Jungle Grows Back, plete, thorough and timely investigation,” mies, taking in Syrian war refugees (and in Brookings Institution Senior Fellow Robert as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called so doing, expressing long-standing Western Kagan asserts that freedom and prosperity for after meeting with Saudi leaders this humanitarian values) and, importantly, have been the rule in the Western world month. Even President Donald Trump providing a counterweight and counter- for the last seven decades not because they has now acknowledged as much, saying example to a belligerent Russia and an in- are the inevitable fate of humankind, but that “the cover-up was the worst in the creasingly influential China. because the US has been willing to pay the history of cover-ups.” It marks a notable There came a point a year ago when ongoing maintenance costs — the never change in tone by the president who ini- Merkel, acknowledging that the US under ending work of cutting back the relentlessly tially seemed more concerned with pre- Trump had become an unreliable partner growing jungle of chaos, dictatorship and serving his good personal relations with and an absent leader, declared that Europe- war. Germany, Europe, rich as they are, the Saudis than with getting to the bottom ans must take their destinies into their own cannot pay those costs alone. of what happened. hands. She would, in effect, grab the torch The jungle is growing back in places But while the president’s tone may of liberty and economic liberalism that like Brazil, where voters in Sunday elected have changed, his policies toward Saudi American presidents once carried but that far-right populist Jair Bolsonaro. The new Arabia have not. “In terms of what we Trump cast aside. president worked with and has celebrated ultimately do …,” President Trump said But she was not strong enough to lift it. the military dictatorship that ruled the huge recently, “I’m going to leave it up to Con- Not without the US as senior partner, not South American nation before democracy gress.” Of course, Congress is not sched- with the rise of right-wing populism and au- was restored there in the 1980s. Strains of uled to return to session until the middle thoritarianism now on display in Hungary nativism and authoritarianism are evident of next month, making the president’s Kim Jong-un’s promise to denuclearise. supplies, including for maintenance and and Poland, and gaining ground in Italy, in the leaders of nations like the Philippines plan more of an intentional delay on the And now Prince Mohammed’s claim that training. That provides real leverage. The Austria and her own country. Thanks espe- and Mexico. Many of these leaders and bet that the outrage will blow over and Khashoggi’s death was an ordinary deten- Saudis have too much invested in US and cially to the migrant crisis, Merkel lost the would-be leaders — such as France’s right- less of an appeal for a firm bipartisan re- tion gone just a bit wrong. Western weapons to quickly switch to confidence of many of her German constitu- wing politician Marine Le Pen — are openly sponse. The delay is just the latest such Russian or Chinese substitutes. ents, as shown by a series of disastrous elec- lauded by Trump. bet by Trump. From the outset of his ad- — Third, the time has come to pres- tion losses. Her brief time as leader of the Once giving up its leadership, the US ministration, the president has doubled Real leadership would begin with sure Riyadh to end its indiscriminate free world is coming to an end. may find it is a hard thing to win back. Mer- down on the Saudi king and his young Washington reminding Riyadh that bombing and brutal war in Yemen. Prince Who will replace her? Liberalism’s re- kel has handled it as best she could during son, Prince Mohammed bin Salman. After the US-Saudi relationship isn’t Mohammed started this ill-fated military maining champions — French President the period of American retrenchment. We all, they represented the pillar of his Mid- one of equals mission two years ago, ostensibly to pre- Emmanuel Macron, for example — lack can only hope that her European successor dle East strategy. Trump made Riyadh vent Iranian inroads onto the Arabian Merkel’s presence or her nation’s economic will do the same. his first stop on his first overseas trip and Peninsula. But the conflict has done little assured the Saudis he would not lecture It wasn’t all that long ago that an to blunt Iran while killing tens of thou- them on their human rights record and American president, faced with such a sands of Yemenis, wounding hundreds of embraced their efforts to counter Iran. horrendous abuse of power and gross thousands of others and leaving millions He stood by Prince Mohammed despite a violation of human rights, especially by a destitute, facing wide-scale famine and string of reckless Saudi moves, including close partner, would have made clear his disease with no help in sight. Without US blockading Qatar, kidnapping the Leba- outrage and acted accordingly. Indeed, intelligence and weapons supplies, the nese prime minister, imprisoning hun- America’s traditional global leadership Saudi and United Arab Emirates bomb- dreds of Saudi royals and businesspeople role — as leader of the free world — would ing effort would quickly end. without due process, and cutting off rela- have dictated a very different response Real leadership would begin with tions with Canada over a critical tweet. than we have seen so far. Washington reminding Riyadh that the Little wonder, then, if the crown What might such leadership entail? US-Saudi relationship isn’t one of equals. prince thought he might be able to get — First, Washington could turn to the The White House holds most of the cards, away with murder. United Nations Security Council and de- and it is high time to use them. Doing This terrible saga is but the latest mand an international investigation, in- anything less will embolden Prince Mo- proof of Trump’s abdication of America’s cluding the full cooperation of the Turkish hammed to continue his reckless behav- traditional global leadership. From day and Saudi governments, to find out what iour — and risk triggering an even greater one, he has made a habit of cozying up to happened to Khashoggi. Given the denials crisis — while deeply damaging America’s dictators and strongmen, accepting their and obfuscations from Riyadh, no Saudi credibility as a defender of human rights. denials, explanations and promises even investigation can be considered conclusive. when the US intelligence community said — Second, until such an investiga- (Ivo Daalder is president of the all the evidence pointed the other way. tion has been completed and those guilty Chicago Council on Global Af- Think Vladimir Putin’s denial of Russian are brought to justice, the United States fairs. James Lindsay is senior vice interference in the 2016 elections. Or should suspend all arms sales to Saudi president at the Council of Foreign Rodrigo Duterte’s insistence that the ex- Arabia, and convince its allies to do the Relations. They are co-authors of trajudicial killing of thousands of Filipi- same. The kingdom depends almost en- ‘The Empty Throne: America’s Tribune News Service nos was necessary to win the drug war. Or tirely upon US, British and French arms Abdication of Global Leadership’.)

Why A Law School In India Is Teaching A Course On Harry Potter Students will learn to apply legal principles without the influence of real world political leanings

MARIA THOMAS knowledge without the influence of real Students will have to write essays and TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE world political leanings that can make con- present their assignments to their class, temporary issues so polarising. but an alternative option to perform magic OR most people, reading JK Rowl- In the 45-hour course, An Interface tricks for 15 minutes and 20 marks is also ing’s Harry Potter series is the ul- between Fantasy Fiction Literature and offered, according to the course outline. timate escapism. But a professor at Law, students will look at topics such as There’s no escape from an end-of-semes- Kolkata’s West Bengal National Uni- legal traditions and institutions, including ter exam, though, and Guha warns that Fversity of Juridical Sciences (NUJS) the bureaucracy of the ‘Ministry of Mag- while the course is an experiment, it cer- believes the wizards’ magical world isn’t ic’; crimes and punishments, notably the tainly won’t be easy. really all that different from ours. ‘Unforgivable Curses’ and the ‘Wizenga- NUJS is of course not the first univer- So, this winter, Shouvik Kumar Guha mot Trials’; social values, and class rights, sity to feature Harry Potter in its curricu- is teaching a course on the role and rule of especially the marginalisation of ‘Were- lum. From Durham University to Indiana law in Potterverse for around 40 under- wolves’, ‘Giants’, ‘Centaurs’, ‘Mudbloods’, State to Yale, institutions around the world graduate law students in their fourth and and ‘Squibs’. have looked at various aspects of the magi- fifth years at the university. “The picture that Rowling paints of cal universe, including its ethics and cul- “If you look into the Harry Potter uni- the government in Potterverse is not ture, besides its popularity and place in verse, there are a lot of views about the pretty, yet the critique that she aims at it the the modern world. But the course in limitations of law and institutions, and it in multiple levels, ranging from the func- Kolkata marks a refreshing change from talks about a lot of things: an undemocrat- tions of the government to its nature and The course, based on Harry Potter, in Kolkata marks a refreshing change the usual form of university education in ic form of government, a judiciary that is the bureaucracy busy in running it, often from the usual form of university education in India, where tightly India, where tightly regimented curricula not independent, citizens being deprived resonates with the readers in compari- and rote learning remain the norm. of due process of law, and so on and so son to their own governments in the real regimented curricula and rote learning remain the norm That possibly explains why it’s become forth,” Guha told Quartz. “There’s many world,” Guha writes in the course outline. a bit of a sensation, both inside the uni- scenarios with which allegorical situations “That is where the boundary between re- enough opportunities for students to think encourage creative thinking in students,” versity and beyond. Guha says he’s sur- can be found in the real world.” ality and magic begins to blur and that is outside the box within the confines of the Guha said. A law course on Harry Potter prised by all the attention, and is getting As a relatively non-controversial fic- perhaps one of the strongest appeals that regular law school curriculum. isn’t completely out of the blue, though, he requests from plenty of other students to tional universe, Harry Potter’s world pro- Potterverse holds.” “Our law school offers 50 intensive adds. It falls within the subset of the disci- join, though limited resources mean that vides an advantage, Guha says: It allows Guha came up with the idea for the technical courses, but I thought we are pline of law and literature, which he says is only a lucky 40 will get to participate this students to apply their technical legal course after realising that there weren’t not doing everything we can and should to an established field of jurisprudence. time round.

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Senior Saudi prince Khashoggi was strangled returns home amid and dismembered: Turkey Khashoggi crisis REUTERS back," said the Saudi source. RIYADH Saudi authorities did Turkish prosecutor says the journalist was choked to death immediately after entering the Saudi consulate not immediately respond to A SENIOR Saudi Arabian a request for comment on AFP prince who recently ap- Prince Ahmed's return and ISTANBUL peared to criticise the king the reasons behind it. and crown prince has re- JOURNALIST Jamal turned to Riyadh, in what Prince Ahmed bin Khashoggi was strangled as some sources close to the Abdulaziz, a younger soon as he entered the Saudi royal family say is a sign it brother of King Salman consulate in Istanbul and his wants to form a united front and uncle of Crown body was dismembered and amid its worst political cri- Prince Mohammed bin destroyed as part of a premedi- sis in a generation. tated plan, Turkey's chief pros- Prince Ahmed bin Ab- Salman, had been ecutor said on Wednesday, dulaziz, a younger brother abroad for 2-1/2 mos making details of the murder of King Salman and uncle public for the first time. of Crown Prince Moham- Since September, Saudi The revelations came only med bin Salman, arrived on watchers have wondered an hour after Saudi Arabia's Tuesday after 2-1/2 months when or whether Prince chief prosecutor left Istanbul, abroad, three sources said, Ahmed would return home, and his Turkish counterpart as the kingdom deals with after online footage sur- said he was "obliged" to re- the fallout from the murder faced in which he appeared lease the information after of Jamal Khashoggi. to deflect criticism of the their talks produced "no con- A senior Arab diplomat royal family by singling out crete results". said Prince Ahmed had the king and crown prince. Gruesome reports in the sought reassurances for He was one of only three Turkish media had previ- safe passage from the king people on the Allegiance ously alleged that Khashoggi, before travelling, and a Sau- Council, comprising the a 59-year-old Washington di with royal ties said it ap- ruling family's senior mem- Post contributor who had pears they had been given. bers, who opposed the oust- criticised the powerful Saudi "I think there must have ing of Prince Mohammed crown prince, was killed and been some pre-understand- bin Nayef as crown prince cut into pieces by a team sent A man settles posters picturing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi outside the Saudi Arabia consulate in Istanbul recently. (AFP) ing. There have been mes- in favour of Prince Moham- from Riyadh to silence him. sages going back and forth, med bin Salman in 2017, His body has not been found. to draw a line under a crisis and when things were sort- two Saudi sources told Reu- "In accordance with plans that has brought near un- Khashoggi murder violated international law, says Pompeo ed out he decided to come ters at the time. made in advance, the victim, precedented scrutiny on the WASHINGTON: The murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside Saudi Arabia’s consulate in Istanbul Jamal Khashoggi, was stran- oil-rich Gulf nation. was a violation of international law, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday. gled to death immediately after Attorney General Sheikh The top US diplomat nonetheless stressed that he wanted to preserve the decades-old alliance Swiss govt halts Saudi arms parts entering the Consulate General Saud al-Mojeb arrived in Is- with Saudi Arabia and declined explicitly to criticise Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has of Saudi Arabia in Istanbul on tanbul on Sunday, met with been consolidating power. trade over Khashoggi case October 2, 2018 for marriage Fidan twice, visited the consu- “It’s an awful thing that took place,” Pompeo told conservative talk show host Brian Kilmeade. GENEVA: The Swiss government decided on Wednesday to formalities," said a statement late and spoke with Turkey's “The killing, the murder of Jamal Khashoggi in the consulate in Turkey violates the norms of interna- halt deliveries of spare weapons parts to Saudi Arabia amid from the office of Istanbul chief MIT intelligence agency. He tional law. That much is very, very clear,” he said. concern over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the prosecutor Irfan Fidan. then flew out of Istanbul on Pompeo, who was not asked directly about the Turkish findings, said the United States “won’t rely Saudi consulate in Istanbul. "The victim's body was Wednesday afternoon without on others” but would “develop our fact pattern” based on information it receives. (AFP) Switzerland halted weapons exports to Saudi Arabia in dismembered and destroyed making a public statement. 2009, with the exception of spare weapons parts, as well as following his death by suf- "Despite our well-inten- munitions for air-defence systems and firearms for private use. focation -- again, in line with tioned efforts to reveal the It added that the Saudi A senior Turkish official the perpetrators". But the government, known as the Federal Council, has now de- advance plans," it added. truth, no concrete results prosector's office invited earlier said that Saudi offi- "We did not get the im- cided that already authorised exports of spare weapons parts Saudi Arabia sent the have come out of those meet- Fidan and his delegation to cials seemed "primarily in- pression that they were keen will not be delivered for now, Fabian Maienfisch, a spokesman head of its investigation to ings," the Turkish prosecu- Riyadh "along with the evi- terested in finding out what on genuinely cooperating at the economic affairs department, said in an email. (AFP) Istanbul this week, seeking tor's office said. dence they have obtained". evidence Turkey had against with the investigation."

US calls for end of Yemen conflict, Sweden willing to host talks DPA be a location where the UN en- The secretary added that, WASHINGTON voy hopefully could assemble "subsequently," Saudi-led UN aims to re-launch Yemen peace talks the parties," Swedish Foreign Coalition air strikes "must DUBAI: The United Nations said on Wednesday it aims to re-launch THE United States has called Minister Margot Wallstrom cease in all populated areas in Yemen peace talks "within a month", shortly after the United States for the cessation of hostilities said on Wednesday. Yemen." called for the warring parties to come to the negotiating table. in Yemen and said UN-led Wallstrom was speaking Yemen, one of the Arab UN envoy Martin Griffiths welcomed calls for an immediate consultations are to start in the day after US Secretary of world's poorest countries, has resumption of talks and a ceasefire in Yemen. "I urge all concerned November, while Sweden said State Mike Pompeo called for been embroiled in a devastat- parties to seize this opportunity to engage constructively with our it was willing to provide a ven- missile and drone strikes from ing power struggle between current efforts to swiftly resume political consultations to agree on ue for talks. Houthi-controlled areas into the Saudi-backed government a framework for political negotiations," he said in a statement. "We have received a query Saudi Arabia and the United and the Iran-backed Houthi "We remain committed to bring the Yemeni parties to the nego- Soldiers loyal to Saudi-led coalition forces are seen in the southern from the UN whether we could Arab Emirates to stop. rebels for almost four years. tiations table within a month." (AFP) Yemeni port of Aden on Monday. (AFP) Saudi-led coalition masses News in brief Oman minister meets Abbas after Netanyahu talks troops near Hodeidah as AFP nition from countries in the Turkish military RAMALLAH, PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES region. pressure mounts to end war says it killed 23 But there has long been REUTERS the Saudi consulate in Istan- AN Omani minister met Pal- talk of under-the-radar con- ADEN bul on October 2. militants in Iraq estinian president Mahmoud tacts, particularly regarding The military alliance of ISTANBUL: Turkey's military Abbas on Wednesday and de- Iran, which is the enemy both THE Saudi-led coalition has Sunni Muslim states led by carried out air strikes in livered a letter about Israeli of Israel and Gulf states. massed thousands of troops Saudi Arabia and the United northern Iraq on Wednesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Ne- Only two Arab countries near Yemen's main port city of Arab Emirates has deployed killing 23 militants from the tanyahu's surprise visit to the -- Egypt and Jordan -- have Hodeidah, local military sources around 30,000 forces south outlawed Kurdistan Workers Gulf sultanate last week, offi- full diplomatic relations with said on Wednesday, in a move of Houthi-held Hodeidah Party (PKK), it said on Twitter. cial Palestinian media said. Israel. to pressure Iranian-aligned and near its eastern entrance, The air strikes targeted Yusuf bin Alawi, minister in Netanyahu's October 25 vis- Houthi insurgents to return to pro-coalition Yemeni military several regions in the neigh- charge of foreign affairs, gave it to Oman, which was not an- UN-sponsored peace talks. sources told Reuters. bouring northern Iraq, includ- Abbas the letter from Oman's nounced beforehand, was a ma- The United States and "Thousands of Yemeni sol- ing the Qandil mountains, a Sultan Qaboos, official Pal- jor coup for the Israeli premier. Britain have called for an end diers trained by the coalition PKK stronghold. estinian news agency WAFA Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas (left) and Omani minister re- Abbas had also visited to the 3-1/2-year war that has have been sent to the outskirts Turkey has in recent said. It gave no further details sponsible for foreign affairs Yussef bin Alawi bin Abdullah in the West Oman in the days before Net- driven impoverished Yemen of Hodeidah in addition to months carried out regular on their discussions in Ramal- Bank city of Ramallah on Wednesday. (AFP) anyahu's trip. to the verge of famine, raising modern weaponry including strikes on PKK bases in lah, in the occupied West Bank. Israel also achieved other pressure on Saudi Arabia as it armoured vehicles and tanks... northern Iraq. PKK is desig- The Palestinians have countries. of Palestinian territory have milestones in its regional ef- faces a global outcry over the in preparation for a big opera- nated a terrorist organisation been concerned by Israel's bid Frozen peace efforts and been obstacles to Israeli at- forts in the days after the pre- murder of prominent Saudi tion in coming days," said one by Turkey, the United States for rapprochement with Gulf Israel's continued occupation tempts to win official recog- mier's Oman visit. journalist Jamal Khashoggi in source. and the European Union. More than 40,000 people have been killed since the PKK launched its insurgency Iraqi militias say in Turkey in 1984. (REUTERS) Turkish forces shell northern Syria, 4 militants killed they killed IS chiefs over attack on SDF Egypt to host Arab the Kurdish YPG militia east of military exercises Attacks halt offensive the Euphrates River in Syria, ERBIL: Iraq's Shi'ite militias from Saturday by the US-backed if the US military which sup- said on Wednesday that they ports the Kurdish fighters does had killed two Islamic State CAIRO: Armed forces and Syrian force against not ensure their withdrawal. commanders who ordered observers from eight Arab IS near Iraqi border The SDF is the main US an attack last week on US- countries are converging on partner in the fight against IS backed Syrian Kurdish forces Egypt for exercises starting REUTERS in Syria and controls a swathe along the Iraq-Syria border. on Saturday, the Egyptian ANKARA/BEIRUT of the north and east - the big- The clashes since last military said on Wednesday, gest chunk of the country after Friday in the border have in a move that could evolve TURKISH forces shelled a the area held by the Syrian demonstrated the continuing into a regional pact to coun- Kurdish-controlled area of government threat from Islamic State, ter Iran's influence. northern Syria, killing four TRT said barrages of howit- months after authorities on The Egyptian military Kurdish militants, Turkish zer shells were launched at the both sides of the frontier de- spokesman said that air, state broadcaster TRT said on Ayn al-Arab, or Kobani region, clared the militants had been ground, naval and special Wednesday, and Kurdish-led Syrian kurds wave flags printed with the portrait of Kurdistan Worker’s Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Ocalan from Turkey's southeastern effectively defeated. forces from the United Arab forces said they responded to as they demonstrate against Turkish shelling of Kurdish militia posts in northern Syria on Wednesday. (AFP) province of Sanliurfa, along the Islamic State fighters, driv- Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Turkish attacks by hitting a Syrian border. Four militants en from nearly all the territory Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan Turkish army vehicle. were killed and six wounded in they once controlled on either have begun arriving in Egypt The Kurdish-led Syrian UN chief names new envoy to Syria the strikes on the region. side of the Syria-Iraqi border, for the exercises called “The Democratic Forces (SDF) said WASHINGTON: A seasoned Norwegian diplomat who helped over- The SDF said Turkish forc- launched one of this year's Shield of the Arabs 1”, due the Turkish attacks had led to see talks leading to the Oslo peace accords has been named as es were attacking its positions fiercest attacks on Friday to be held from Nov 3-16. a temporary halt in the US- the next special envoy to Syria. along the length of the border. against the US-backed Syrian Observers from Lebanon backed campaign it is waging United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres told the SDF forces had responded by Democratic Forces (SDF). and Morocco will also attend against Islamic State near the Security Council that he wishes to give the job to Geir Pedersen. destroying a Turkish military The Syrian Observatory the manoeuvres, the spokes- Iraqi border. Pedersen is a veteran diplomat, who in 1993 was a member of vehicle, it said, without giving for Human Rights group said man, Colonel Tamer al-Refai Turkey has repeatedly the Norwegian team to the secret negotiations that led to the sign- the location. The SDF reserved around 70 SDF fighters were said. (REUTERS) warned it would launch a ing of the Oslo accords between Israel and the Palestinians. (AFP) the "right to respond to all killed in the assault. (REUTERS) cross-border offensive against Geir Pedersen kinds of attacks." 10 Thursday, November 1, 2018 Pakistan / SA / Philippines / SEA

News Iranian FM arrives in Pakistan to Pakistan’s charity crackdown spreads in brief discuss border guard abduction ISLAMABAD: Iranian Foreign Minister Jawad Zarif arrived in Paki- stan on Wednesday after 14 Iranian security personnel, including uncertainty among foreign aid groups SC accepts Pakistani Revolutionary Guards intelligence officers, were abducted on the minister’s explanation volatile south-eastern border with Pakistan earlier this month. AFP foreigners common. "The in- in IG transfer case Zarif is accompanied by a high-level delegation for the one- ISLAMABAD telligence agencies see western day visit and was welcomed by officials at Noor Khan Airbase. NGOs as proxies of foreign spy ISLAMABAD: The Supreme He later met his Pakistani counterpart Foreign Minister Shah FOREIGN aid groups are being agencies because they are over- Court on Wednesday ac- Mehmood Qureshi and discussed matters related to regional forced out of Pakistan, where ly sensitive about the country's cepted Information Minister security and mutual interest. the need for their services re- nuclear assets and defence in- Fawad Chaudhry’s explana- It is his second visit to Pakistan after the new government mains immense, in a move stallations," said military ana- tion after the minister was came into power. “Growing challenges in the region provide analysts say is fuelled by suspi- lyst and retired general Talat summoned for comments both Pakistan and Iran an opportunity to work even closer” said cions of foreign spying. Masood. “ridiculing the court” over the Qureshi according to a foreign office press release. Eighteen international Open Society Foundations, transfer of Inspector-General He underlined underlined that the Pakistan-Iran border NGOs will leave Pakistan by A closure notice pasted on the entrance door of the office of the NGO World Vision and several other of Police Islamabad Jan Mu- was a border of peace and Pakistan will spare no effort to December after being given ActionAid in Islamabad. (AFP) of the world's most prominent hammad. The apex court had keep it this way. Zarif and Qureshi had spoken about the notice earlier this month to liq- non-profits are among those also taken exception to Min- abduction of Iranian border guards after the incident on uidate their operations within sations. The expulsion follows agencies, in a country where given their marching orders, ister for Science and Technol- October 17. (TRIBUNE.COM.PK) 60 days, spreading uncertainty years of mounting mistrust conspiracy theories are rife along with charities that have ogy Azam Swati’s statement. among humanitarian organi- of aid groups by intelligence and spying accusations against invested millions of dollars. Fawad had questioned the purpose of holding elections in the country if the elected PM could not even suspend an IGP. (TRIBUNE.COM.PK) Search for victims of Seven killed in Pakistan PM calls for suicide attack near Kabul prison Philippines landslide KABUL: A suicide bomber targeting a bus carrying as typhoon toll climbs employees of Afghanistan's calm as protests erupt biggest prison killed at least AFP the scene, with another roughly seven people on Wednes- MANILA 20 people still unaccounted for day, officials said, in the in the compound. latest militant attack in the PHILIPPINE rescuers used Dramatic images shot on war-torn country. Another hand tools on Wednesday in smartphones emerged Wednes- eight were wounded in the after blasphemy verdict a desperate search for around day of swollen, churning riv- blast at the entrance to 20 people buried in a land- ers and a large concrete bridge the facility in Kabul, which slide unleashed by Typhoon washed away by floodwaters. police spokesman Basir Yutu, as the powerful storm's The howling winds picked Mujahid said hit a vehicle Imran Khan makes a forceful appeal for Pakistanis to respect top court ruling toll rose to nine. trees clean of their leaves in cer- ferrying Pul-e-Charkhi prison When Yutu struck on Tues- tain areas, and sliced the corru- staff. Among the casual- day, torrential rains sparked gated metal roofs off homes. ties were police officers floods that washed away bridg- Crews have begun fanning guarding the main gate and es and fierce gusts razed hun- out across the storm's path on prison staff. (AFP) dreds of flimsy homes in the the Philippines' most populous nation's north. Luzon island to count the cost of 25 killed in Afghan Crews were struggling to sift the typhoon which struck with army helicopter through the wall of mud that sustained winds of 150 kilome- crash: Officials smashed into a public works tres (95 miles) per hour and compound where labourers and gusts up to 210. HERAT: An Afghan army locals had taken refuge in the Most of the other deaths helicopter carrying 25 people Cordillera mountain commu- in the storm came due to land- crashed in western Afghani- nity of Natonin. slides in hilly areas, including stan on Wednesday, killing all "They (searchers) are dig- ones that took the lives of a fa- those on board, officials said. ging manually but they still ther and his three young chil- The aircraft crashed due to cannot penetrate (with heavy dren, a 5-year-old girl and a "bad weather" in Anar Dara equipment)," provincial disas- man, police said. district, which borders Iran, ter official Edward Chumawar Cutting a path just south Farah provincial governor said. "The clearing operations of last month's Typhoon spokesman Nasir Mehri said. for road access there are ongo- Mangkhut, the new storm The Taliban claimed its mili- ing." Five people had been res- hit a region still reeling from tants brought it down. Both cued and three corpses found at the last one. pilots and 23 passengers were killed. Among the dead were the deputy army corps commander for western Af- ghanistan and head of Farah provincial council. (AFP) North Korea readying N-site for inspectors, says S Korea report SEOUL: South Korea's spy agency has detected signs that Pyongyang is preparing to allow international inspec- tors to visit its nuclear and missile test sites, Yonhap news agency reported Rescuers look for survivors after a landslide in Natonin, Mountain Wednesday. N Korean leader Province in the nothern part of the Philippines. (AFP) Kim Jong Un has expressed Pakistani residents watch the speech of Prime Minister Imran Khan as he addresses the nation following the Supreme Court decision on his willingness to have Christian woman Asia Bibi, in Karachi, on Wednesday. (AFP) foreign experts inspect the facilities. At a parliamentary AFP properties and lives, we will would only benefit "Pakistan's audit on Wednesday, the ISLAMABAD not allow any sabotage, we enemies". Bibi was set to be Sri Lanka AG refuses to South's National Intelligence will not allow any traffic to be released immediately accord- Service said it was "closely PAKISTANI Prime Minister stopped," he added. They are inciting you for ing to the court, although there monitoring" the Punggye-ri Imran Khan hit out at reli- Blasphemy is an incendi- their own political gain, you was no word if any security ar- justify sacking of PM nuclear test facility for pos- gious hardliners and appealed ary charge in deeply conserv- should not get trapped by rangements were being made sible inspections. (AFP) for calm Wednesday after ex- ative Muslim Pakistan, where them for the sake of the for her protection. AFP former president who ruled tremists called for the coun- even unproven allegations of country, they are doing no Her legal team celebrated COLOMBO with an iron fist for a decade. Singapore launches try's Supreme Court justices to insulting Islam and Prophet amid beefed-up security in Wickremesinghe has survey on law of be murdered for overturning Mohammed (PBUH) can service to Islam Islamabad. "The verdict has SRI Lanka's attorney gen- refused to leave the prime death penalty the conviction of a Christian provoke death at the hands Imran Khan shown that the poor, the mi- eral Wednesday refused to minister's official residence woman facing execution for of vigilantes. norities and the lowest seg- endorse the president's dis- and demanded Sirisena re- SINGAPORE: Singapore will blasphemy. Demonstrations broke out ments of society can get jus- missal of the prime minister convene parliament so MPs gauge public attitudes to- Khan, who took to the na- in major cities across Pakistan als," Afzal Qadri–a TLP lead- tice in this country despite its for a former strongman ac- can vote for a leader and end wards the death penalty in a tion's airwaves several hours in the ruling's wake, with club- er–told supporters in Lahore. shortcomings," Bibi's lawyer cused of rights abuses, the the constitutional crisis. survey, the interior ministry after the court ordered the wielding protesters blocking For hours the acquittal Saif-ul-Mulook said. strongest sign yet the move Sirisena has refused de- said Wednesday, as hu- acquittal of Asia Bibi, deliv- Islamabad's main highway was met with near silence "This is the biggest and may be unconstitutional. spite international pressure, man rights groups renewed ered a forceful call for Pa- and barricading roads in Ka- on the country's airwaves happiest day of my life." The country has been and his appointee Raja- calls for its abolition. The kistanis to respect the ver- rachi and Lahore. as broadcasters appeared to Bibi appeared to be in a locked in a tense standoff be- pakse has assumed his du- city-state -- which staunchly dict which sparked protests One of the most vocal steer clear of covering the state of disbelief after hearing tween two rivals claiming to ties, naming a new cabinet maintains that capital pun- across the country. groups–the Tehreek-e-Labaik controversial topic. that Pakistan's Chief Justice head Sri Lanka's government and addressing bureaucrats ishment is a crime deterrent "They are inciting you for Pakistan (TLP)–called for Khan, who has previously Saqib Nisar had quashed her since Prime minister Ra- at the finance ministry on -- executed eight convicts their own political gain, you "mutiny" against the army's caused concern with his full- conviction nearly eight years nil Wickremesinghe's shock Wednesday. last year, the highest num- should not get trapped by top brass and the assassination throated defence of blasphemy after she was first sentenced sacking last Friday. The two rivals are jock- ber in a decade, according them for the sake of the coun- of the top court's justices. laws during his recent election to death. "I can't believe what I Wickremesinghe insists eying for power behind the to official data. They had all try, they are doing no service "The Muslim generals of campaign, vowed on Wednes- am hearing, will I go out now? President Maithripala Siri- scenes, battling to tempt committed drug offences. to Islam," Khan said in a tel- the army, it is their responsi- day to hit back against hard- Will they let me out, really?" sena acted outside the con- lawmakers from opposing The Straits Times said it evised broadcast. bility that they should launch a liners inciting violence, say- Bibi said by phone from prison stitution by dumping him sides to bolster their num- was the first time that the "We will protect people's rebellion against these gener- ing the inflammatory rhetoric after the ruling. for Mahinda Rajapakse, a bers if a vote is held. MHA, is conducting a survey on the subject. (AFP) Indonesia closes in on location of crashed Myanmar officials try to convince Rohingya to return Indonesia protests Saudi plane’s black box REUTERS to receive them. Myint Thu, Arabia’s execution of maid JAKARTA: Indonesian in- DHAKA/YANGON permanent secretary at My- vestigators said they were anmar's Ministry of Foreign REUTERS Arabia's foreign minister and homing in on the black MYANMAR officials visited Affairs and leader of the My- JAKARTA conveyed our protest," Widodo box from a crashed jetliner camps for Rohingya Muslim anmar delegation, said Myan- was quoted as saying by the of- after locating its "pings" refugees in Bangladesh on mar had verified about 5,000 INDONESIA has protested fice of his cabinet secretary. on Wednesday, two days Wednesday in an effort to names of refugees and that to Saudi Arabia over the ex- Tursilawati, who was after the jet crashed kickstart a process to repat- repatriation would begin with ecution of an Indonesian working in the city of Ta'if, was shortly after take-off with riate hundreds of thousands a first batch of 2,000 returnees maid, convicted of murdering found guilty of killing her em- 189 people on board. who fled an army crackdown in mid-November. her employer who a workers' ployer in June 2011. Retrieving the black box last year. "We are here to meet with rights group said was trying to Indonesian advocacy group will be key to unlocking Officials said after meet- the people from the camps so rape her at the time. Migrant Care said in Septem- why the Boeing 737-MAX, ings in Dhaka on Tuesday that I can explain what we have President Joko Widodo said ber that the mother of one had one of the world's newest returns would begin next Myanmar Foreign Secretary Myint Thu speaks to journalists during his prepared for their return and he called Saudi Arabia's foreign been defending herself from and most advanced com- month, but the UN refugee visit at a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, on Wednesday. (AFP) then I can listen to their voic- minister, Adel al-Jubeir, to being raped. The office of the mercial passenger jets, agency said conditions in Ra- es," he told reporters in Cox's lodge a protest and demand to cabinet secretary cited the Mi- nosedived into the Java khine state were "not yet con- ment in Rakhine, but its access Myanmar says it has been Bazaar. Bangladesh handed know why Indonesia had not grant Care assertion. The Saudi sea so soon after leaving ducive for returns". remained "limited", UNHCR ready to accept back the refu- over an additional list of more been informed about the execu- ambassador to Indonesia had Jakarta. (AFP) The agency had completed spokesman Andrej Mahecic gees since January, and has than 22,000 Rohingya refugees tion of the woman, Tuti Tur- been summoned to discuss the the second phase of assess- said in Geneva on Wednesday. built camps near the border to be verified by Myanmar. silawati. "We have called Saudi matter, the president said. India / World / Europe / Americas Thursday, November 1, 2018 11

NEWS US president steps up IN BRIEF Democrats pull ahead in anti-migrant offensive Jim Mattis rejects ahead of midterm vote criticism of sending troops to border Florida as Trump launches AFP fight to the nation's highest WASHINGTON court. "This case will be settled US: US Defense Secretary by the United States Supreme Jim Mattis on Wednesday US President Donald Trump Court!" he wrote. rejected criticism that deploy- on Wednesday said he would Trump had said previously ing thousands of troops to fight all the way to the Su- in an interview with Axios the border with Mexico was a campaign blitz, says poll preme Court to end a consti- that he would end the blanket political stunt, amid criticism tutional guarantee of citizen- guarantee via an executive or- that President Donald Trump ship for people born on US der–something not included was politicizing the military soil, stepping up his anti-im- in provisions for modifying ahead of next week's mid- migrant offensive in the final the US constitution. term elections. "The support stretch before key midterm Trump also asserted that that we provide to the secre- elections. birthright citizenship "is not tary for homeland security is With control of Congress covered by the 14th Amend- practical support based on at stake in the November 6 ment because of the words the request from the com- vote, Trump has sought to en- 'subject to the jurisdiction missioner of customs and ergize his base by portraying thereof.'" border police, so we don't do migrants as a national security That phrase traditionally stunts in this department," threat, ordering thousands of has been interpreted as mean- Mattis said. (REUTERS) soldiers to the southern bor- ing people who have immunity der and pressuring Mexico to from US law such as children Cameroon accuses halt groups of migrants head- born to foreign diplomats in militants of killing ed for the US. the United States. US missionary In the latest twist, he has Trump's administration vowed to eliminate the auto- has detained thousands of il- YAOUNDÉ: An American matic right to citizenship of legal immigrants under US missionary gunned down persons born in the United immigration law, undercut- in Cameroon's northwest States, long guaranteed -- with ting the argument that they do anglophone region was killed few exceptions -- under the not fall under American legal during clashes sparked when 14th Amendment to the US jurisdiction. militants attacked security Constitution. And the US Supreme Court forces and a university cam- "So-called Birthright has upheld the citizenship of pus, Cameroon's defence Citizenship, which costs our children born in the United minister said. Charles Country billions of dollars and States to immigrant parents. Wesco, was travelling with is very unfair to our citizens, "The World is using our his wife, son and a driver, will be ended one way or the laws to our detriment. They when they came under fire other," Trump tweeted. laugh at the Stupidity they on Tuesday. He died of his He said he would take the see!" Trump tweeted. wounds in hospital later the same day in regional capital Bamenda, latest violence to rock the country's English- Britain eyes Brexit deal by speaking areas. (AFP) November 21, says minister S Africa minister lied under oath, London: Britain hopes to finalise a deal on its withdrawal says watchdog from the European Union by November 21, the Brexit minister told MPs in a letter published on Wednesday. JOHANNESBURG: -South US President Donald Trump signs a bill during an event on a year of progress and action to combat the opioid crisis, in the East Room of the "I would be happy to give evidence to the committee when Africa's public standards White House, in Washington, DC, recently. (AFP) a deal is finalised, and currently expect 21 November to be watchdog said Tuesday that suitable," Dominic Raab wrote to the House of Commons the home affairs minister Brexit scrutiny committee. had violated the constitution A win by Nelson would be critical for Democrats’ hopes of taking a majority The letter is dated October 24, but was only made public when he lied under oath in on Wednesday. court, triggering immediate in the Senate, which requires a net gain of two seats in the Nov 6 elections Both Raab and Oliver Robbins, Prime Minister Theresa calls for him to resign. Malusi May's chief Brexit advisor, have been invited to address the Gigaba, 47, was investigated REUTERS slim chance of winning con- needed to gain control of the committee on November 21. by the public protector om- TAMPA, FLA trol of the chamber, because Gillum’s bid House, and with it the power Most of the divorce deal with Brussels is agreed but talks budswoman after testifying they have to defend 10 seats to derail Trump's agenda. In remain stuck on how to avoid new checks on Britain's land last year in a court case filed DEMOCRATS have pulled in states that Trump won in Democrat Andrew Gillum, a final-stage campaign blitz, border with EU member Ireland after it leaves the bloc's single by a company controlled by ahead in Florida's marquee 2016, including Florida. the Tallahassee mayor, is Trump aims to come to his market and customs union. (AFP) the wealthy Oppenheimer races for the US Senate Democrat Andrew Gil- holding onto momentum in party's rescue in Florida, family. Public protector in her and governor, a new Reu- lum, the Tallahassee mayor, his bid to become Florida’s the largest of the states that report recommended that ters opinion poll showed on is holding onto momentum first black governor. He drew swing between parties in President Cyril Ramaphosa Wednesday, as President in his bid to become Florida's the support of 50 percent presidential elections. German minister slams Merkel on take disciplinary action. (AFP) Donald Trump was set to re- first black governor. of likely voters, unchanged Trump has scheduled turn to the battleground state He drew the support of from the last Reuters polling "Make America Great Again" Russia probes in a closing bid to bail out Re- 50 percent of likely voters, rallies on Wednesday in Fort migration as he seeks to lead CDU a month ago, compared with DPA terror after teen publicans. unchanged from the last Re- the 44 percent supporting Myers on and on Saturday in CDU has lost the confidence attack on FSB Democratic US Senator uters polling a month ago, Pensacola. BERLIN of its supporters. He described Bill Nelson is leading Rick compared with the 44 percent former US Representative It is the start of a six-day Merkel's refugee policy as "the MOSCOW: Russia launched Scott, Florida's Republican supporting former US Repre- Ron DeSantis tour that will bring Trump to GERMAN Health Minister elephant in the room." Spahn, a terrorism probe Wednes- governor, by five percentage sentative Ron DeSantis. eight states, also including Jens Spahn has renewed his 38, is one of three CDU politi- day after a 17-year-old points among likely voters, Gillum's candidacy may Missouri, Indiana and Ten- criticism of Chancellor Angela cians so far seeking to take over student blew himself up at according to the Reuters/Ip- be boosting a Democratic cent wanted to replace him nessee, which are home to Merkel's refugee policies as as party leader at its December the regional headquarters sos/UVA Center for Politics ticket that includes Nelson, with Scott. hard-fought Senate races. he intensifies his campaign to conference after Merkel said of the FSB security agency, poll. who has opened up a signifi- The Democratic strength "This is a referendum on replace her as the head of the this week she would not run but wounding three employees. A win by Nelson would cant lead in a Senate race that at the top of the ballot could Donald Trump," said Aubrey Christian Democratic Union would continue as chancellor Several minutes before the be critical for Democrats' was tied last month in anoth- affect as many as a half dozen Jewett, a political science pro- (CDU) in December. until her term ends in 2021. suicide blast in the north- hopes of taking a majority in er Reuters/Ipsos poll. competitive contests across fessor at the University of Cen- Writing in Thursday's He called for the CDU and ern city of Arkhangelsk, a the Senate, which requires a In the latest poll, 49 per- Florida for the US House of tral Florida, noting that Trump's edition of the national daily its Bavarians, the Christian post on an anarchist forum net gain of two seats in the cent of likely voters said Representatives. reputation rides on a governor's Frankfurter Allgemeine Zei- Social Union, to get over their warned of an imminent Nov. 6 elections. they would return Nelson to Democrats are seen as race where his endorsement tung, Spahn said that policies conflict regarding Merkel's explosion. Investigators said Most opinion polls and Washington for a fourth term having a strong chance of delivered the Republican nomi- on refugees and migration are 2015 decision to open the bor- they were checking whether forecasters give Democrats a in the Senate, while 44 per- winning at least the 23 seats nation to DeSantis. the most important reasons the ders to thousands of refugees. the suspected bomber was a member of any banned organisations and talk to his friends and relatives. (AFP) Autonomy for RBI vital and public Nigeria Shi’ite group: India court sentences 16 cops 42 killed when security France probes interest paramount: Government babies ‘born forces fired upon protests without arms’ to life for killing 42 Muslims NEW Delhi: Facing criticism for invoking a hitherto unused section KADUNA: The movement of to issue instructions to the RBI, the government on Wednesday said a jailed Nigerian Shi'ite cleric PARIS: France has launched AFP tossing their bodies into ca- saying they conducted a "tar- that it respected the autonomy of the central bank but within the whose followers have repeat- a nationwide investigation NEW DELHI nals, in one of the bloodiest geted killing of unarmed and framework of the RBI Act. edly been targeted by the into why some two dozen ba- moments of violent clashes defenceless people". "The autonomy for the central bank, within the framework of authorities said on Wednesday bies have been born without AN Indian court Wednesday between Muslims and Hindus The court found them the RBI Act, is an essential and accepted governance requirement. security forces had killed 42 of hands or arms in a handful sentenced 16 police officers to in 1987. guilty of criminal conspiracy, Governments in India have nurtured and respected this," a brief its members during two days of of rural areas since 2000 life imprisonment for round- A lower court had acquit- kidnapping, murder and the Finance Ministry statement said. violent crackdowns on protests in after several new cases ing up and massacring dozens ted the officers from a special destruction of evidence, the The clarification comes amid reports that said the government the capital Abuja. Security forces were reported this week, of unarmed Muslims during branch of Uttar Pradesh's Press Trust of India reported. has invoked Section 7 of the RBI Act that empowers the govern- opened fire with live ammunition the health minister said historic riots in the country's police force in 2015 for a lack Grisly photographs submit- ment to consult the RBI Governor and direct the RBI to act on on members of the Islamic Move- on Wednesday. A separate north decades ago. of evidence. But a two-judge ted as evidence to the court issues that it considers necessary in public interest. ment of Nigeria (IMN) who had investigation has also been The officers were found bench of the Delhi High Court showed lines of Muslim men The Finance Ministry said that both the government and the marched in their hundreds to de- opened into reports that guilty of shooting 42 men and overturned that decision, kneeling at gunpoint. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have to be guided by public interest mand the release of their leader calves and possibly chick- and the requirements of the Indian economy. (IANS) Ibrahim Zakzaky. (REUTERS) ens have been born without limbs in the same three heavily agricultural areas, an official said.(REUTERS) India’s SC gives govt 10 days Modi inaugurates world’s tallest statue Austria to shun to reveal details of Rafale deal migration pact on sovereignty worries with rose petals amid tight security REUTERS stan Aeronautics, which has a VIENNA: Austria will fol- NEW DELHI long history of making planes. low the United States and The Supreme Court ruled that AFP and described the Statue of Hungary in backing out of INDIA'S top court on Wednes- if the material was strategic in SARDAR SAROVAR DAM Unity as "a symbol of our en- a United Nations migration day gave the government 10 nature or involved national se- gineering and technical prow- pact over concerns it will days to disclose the details of curity, the government might INDIA inaugurated the world's ess". More than 5,000 armed blur the line between legal an $8.7-billion military jet deal choose not to reveal it to the pe- tallest statue on Wednesday police guarded the huge site and illegal migration, the with France's Dassault Aviation titioners, but will instead have with fireworks, folk dances in a remote corner of Gujarat right-wing government said to former ministers and an ac- to furnish it to the court in a and floral tributes, deploying state, with Anand Mazgaonkar, on Wednesday. The Global tivist who say the information sealed package. tight security amid an out- a community group leader in Compact for Safe, Orderly should be in the public domain. "We ask the centre to give cry by local groups over the Narmada district, accusing and Regular Migration was Prime Minister Narendra details of the pricing and strate- soaring cost of the 182-metre plain clothes officers of detain- approved in July by all 193 Modi's deal for the purchase of gic details of Rafale fighter air- (600-feet) sculpture of an in- ing 12 people late Tuesday. Po- member nations except the 36 Rafale planes has become a craft in sealed cover in 10 days," dependence hero. lice denied the claims. United States, which backed major political controversy be- Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said, Prime Minister Naren- But the authorities took out last year. Hungary's cause of the escalating price and referring to the government. dra Modi officially opened the Indian PM Narendra Modi poses as he takes part in the inauguration no chances in case community right-wing government has a decision to pick billionaire The ruling came in a hear- statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai of the Statue dedicated to independence leader Vallabhbhai. (AFP) groups staged protests to con- since said it will not sign Anil Ambani's Reliance Defence ing on petitions including a Patel describing the comple- demn the decision to spend the final document at a as a domestic partner. joint plea by former govern- tion of his pet project as "a day and clouds of rose petals were Modi hailed Sardar Patel's 29.9 billion rupees ($400 ceremony in Morocco in De- Reliance, which has no aer- ment ministers Yashwant Sinha that will be remembered in dropped from helicopters onto "strategic thinking" in bringing million)–much of it public cember. Poland. (REUTERS) onautical expertise, was chosen and Arun Shourie, along with the history of India". Air force its head as Modi bent in front together the disparate coun- funds–to build the statue over instead of the state-run Hindu- lawyer and activist Prashant. jets flew over the giant figure of the statue on the ground. try after independence in 1947 a nearly four-year period. Traders most www.facebook.com/QatarTribune negative on pound www.youtube.com/QatarTribuneChannel

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Quick read ICC Qatar banking MIDDLE EAST ECONOMIC FUTURE CONFERENCE CONCLUDES QSE-listed firms report QR31.1 bn body meet reviews profit for Q3 DOHA: All 45 companies listed cbank regulations on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) have disclosed their TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK financial statements results for DOHA Banking issues the nine months' period ended O The Qatar National Bank September 30, 2018. The com- THE International Chamber bined net profit of the companies of Commerce (ICC) Qatar has led the commission for amounted to QR31.1 billion held a Banking Commission a period of over two years. versus QR29.2 billion in the meeting at the Qatar Cham- The meeting allowed the corresponding period in 2017, ber headquarters last week. commission members to an increase of 6.74 percent, ICC Qatar’s Banking Com- come together and according to a statement on the mission members attended address banking-related QSE website. These companies the meeting and reviewed issues they had been are trading in QSE in seven the procedures of the central facing recently sectors: banking and financial bank as well as recommen- services, services and consumer dations of the ICC Banking goods, industry, insurance, real Commission’s global techni- uniform rules for collections estate, telecommunications, and cal meeting recently held in (eURC). transportation. (QNA) Tbilisi. Sheikha Tamader al Tha- Vice Chairman of the ICC ni, Director of International QSE climbs over Banking Commission Ghas- Relations and Chamber Af- 1.35 percent san Azar, who attended the fairs, also attended the meet- global commission meeting ing. Members were given DOHA: Qatar Stock Exchange in Tbilisi, Georgia headed the insight and updates on the (QSE) index gained 137.51 meeting. courses offered by the ICC points (+1.35 percent) when Azar highlighted the top- Academy during the meeting. the bourse closed trading at ics discussed during the tech- The Qatar National Bank 10,300.92 points Wednesday. nical meeting including the has led the commission for a The volume of shares traded launch of the ICC digital road period of over two years. increased to 7,312,713 from map, survey report on the le- The meeting allowed the 6,655,575 on Tuesday and gal status of electronic bills as commission members to the value of shares increased well as e-compatibility of ICC come together and address to QR330,051,841.90 from rules and its rules for experts. banking-related issues they QR225,983,821.03 on Tues- He also noted that partici- have been facing recently. day.From the 47 companies pants of the ICC global com- ICC Qatar hopes to con- Economic sector experts at the high-profile ‘Enriching the Middle East’s Economic Future Conference’ in Doha. The two-day conference listed on QSE, shares of 45 mission meeting praised the tinue holding such meetings organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar and the UCLA Centre for Middle East Development concluded on Wednesday. saw trading yesterday. From ICC Qatar Banking Commis- to provide a platform to com- these, 23 companies gained, sion’s response to the third mission members to get in- 19 closed lower and the re- suggested draft of electronic volved in banking and trade maining three companies were uniform customs and prac- and finance-related discus- unchanged. (QNA) tices (eUCP) and electronic sions. QP explains QAMCO Woqod opens fuel IPO mechanism to beneficiaries DOHA: Qatar Petroleum (QP) has announced that it will al- locate 750 free shares in Qatar station in Al Froosh aluminium manufacturing com- pany ‘QAMCO’ to all registered Qatari beneficiaries covered Mobile station launched at Fereej Al Soudan for gasoline: Muhannadi by the Social Security Law. QP urged beneficiaries of social se- ICC Qatar’s Banking Commission members attended the meeting and TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK curity law to communicate with reviewed the procedures of the central bank as well as recommenda- DOHA the Ministry of Administrative tions of the ICC Banking Commission. Development, Labour and Social QATAR Fuel ‘Woqod’ opened Affairs to update or confirm their Al Froosh petrol station on data. QP also explained that Wednesday, raising its net- the allocated shares, including work of petrol stations to 74. the free shares, can be traded Three-day interiors show INDEX Woqod CEO Engr Saad without restrictions after listing Rashid al Muhannadi said, on Qatar Stock Exchange. (QNA) Qatar 2018 from November 13 “We are pleased to open new fixed petrol station in Al TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ple from across all parts of Froosh. Woqod aspires to ex- Exchange rate DOHA Qatari and international de- pand its petrol station network sign community. in the country to meet the ris- Currency buy QR sell QR THE countdown to INDEX Qatar is a booming market ing demand for petroleum US Dollar 3.6315 3.6500 Qatar 2018 has begun with for global suppliers, with in- products and provide custom- less than two weeks to go until ternational companies being ers access to products and ser- Euro 4.0878 4.2226 the three-day interiors show particularly well-represented vices at their convenience and Pound Sterling 4.6152 4.7558 returns to Doha. at the exhibition. comfort. Indian Rupee 0.0487 0.0501 Supported by the Qatar “Qatar represents an ex- “Woqod has accelerated Tourism Authority, INDEX ceptionally exciting mar- the process for the construc- Pakistani Rupee 0.0000 0.0279 Qatar will bring together hun- ket for us – with enormous tion of new petrol stations to Philippine Peso 0.0671 0.0693 dreds of international prod- growth potential,” said Guy meet the fuel and energy needs Al Froosh is spread over an area of 1,500 square metres and has three lanes with six dispensers that will Sri Lankan Rupee 00000 0.0216 uct manufacturers, interior Ferstler, General Director of of the country. design firms and other visi- French luxury crystalware “Woqod team would like to serve Al Froosh and its neighbourhood. Bangladeshi Taka 00000 0.0438 tors at the Doha Exhibition manufacturer, Cristal de Par- extend their gratitude to the all Nepalese Rupee 0.0000 0.0316 and Convention Centre from is. concerned governmental and car wash, oil change and tyre ding phase and 14 stations in November 13 to 15 . “Over 90 percent of our private entities which contrib- Muhannadi added that 23 repair, sale of LPG cylinders, the design phase. Japanese Yen 0.0322 0.0332 The maiden exhibition last turnover is driven by the ex- uted to the completion of this new petrol stations are in addition to sale of gasoline Woqod has opened a mo- Kuwaiti Dinar 11.850 12.120 year showcased the products port market, and Qatar is project.” under implementation and and diesel products for light bile station in Fereej Al Soudan Saudi Riyal 0.9570 0.9791 and services of over 86 exhib- central to our international Al Froosh is spread over a number of them are vehicles. for gasoline to reduce vehicu- itors from 17 countries, and development strategy. Last an area of 1,500 square metres expected to be operational Muhannadi added that 23 lar congestion as many private Omani Riyal 9.2560 9.5740 the 2018 edition will see more year’s event was a huge suc- and has three lanes with six new petrol stations are under stations were closed recently. UAE Dirham 0.9770 0.9975 major players from across the cess and we are thrilled to re- dispensers that will serve Al this year implementation and a num- Muhannadi said that Woqod, Bahraini Dinar 9.5610 9.7650 industry taking part. turn to Doha for a second year Froosh and its neighbourhood. ber of them are expected to be as part of its expansion plan, The exhibition is expected to be part of the INDEX Qatar The new petrol stations of- to residents and include Sidra operational this year. He said seeks to open a total of 130 fuel Source: www.dohabank.com.qa to attract close to 5,000 peo- community once again.” fer round-the-clock services convenience store, manual nine stations were in the bid- stations by the end of 2020.

QC discusses trade cooperation with Nepalese team QC, Kosovo delegation

QNA seek to boost trade ties Bhawani Rana pointed out is one of the most promising DOHA economic sectors in Nepal, QNA men who wish to enter the that the industrial sector is noting that there are many DOHA markets of the two countries. QATAR Chamber discussed one of the most promising opportunities for foreign in- The head of Kosovo’s on Wednesday the prospects economic sectors in Nepal, vestors in Nepal, especially QATAR Chamber (QC) on trade delegation presented a of enhancing trade coop- noting that there are many in agriculture, tourism, in- Wednesday held a meeting brief on the investment op- eration with a Nepalese del- dustry, and infrastructure with a trade delegation from portunities in Kosovo, which egation headed by Bhawani opportunities for foreign sectors. She hoped that the the Republic of Kosovo to dis- is rich in natural resources Rana, President of Federa- investors in Nepal, especially meeting will contribute to cuss the ways to promote co- like lead, zinc, silver, chrome, tion of Nepalese Chambers in agriculture, tourism, indus- strengthening the coopera- operation and establish part- iron, nickel, coal, etc. of Commerce and Industry. try, and infrastructure sectors tion between business owners nerships and trade alliances He said certain fields may The two sides reviewed op- from both countries, which in fields such as agriculture, attract Qatari investors such portunities for cooperation in in turn would reflect on the tourism, etc. as agriculture as half of the agriculture, tourism, banking, tari business owners to iden- volume of trade exchange be- Second Vice-Chairman at country’s land is used for ag- and insurance sectors. tify investment opportunities tween them. She said trade QC Rashid bin Hamad al Ath- riculture for growing maize, First Vice-Chairman of in Nepal and to help Nepalese volume between the two ba said there is scope for co- wheat, vegetables etc. Qatar Chamber Mohamed investors launch their busi- countries last year reached operation between the private He called on Qatari busi- A delegation headed by President of Federation of Nepalese Cham- bin Ahmed bin Twar revealed ness in the Qatari market. QR15 million, which is short sectors of the two countries. ness owners to visit Kosovo bers of Commerce and Industry Bhawani Rana with First Vice-Chair- that Qatar Chamber is ready Bhawani Rana pointed of aspirations and less than He said QC is ready to of- and benefit from the facilities man of QC Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar in Doha on Wednesday. to meet the aspirations of Qa- out that the industrial sector potential of two countries. fer support to the business- and incentives it provides. Economy & Business Thursday, November 1, 2018 13

US private payrolls rise in Oct; wages China’s factory growth surge in 3rd quarter weakest in over 2 years REUTERS care and leisure and hospital- WASHINGTON ity. The jobs market is viewed as being close to or at full em- Q Economy shows effects of trade war with the US Q New export orders contract for fifth straight month US private sector payrolls in- ployment. There are a record creased by the most in eight 7.1 million job openings in the months in October, suggest- economy. ing overall job growth accel- The surge in wages lifted erated this month after Hur- the Employment Cost Index, ricane Florence weighed on the broadest measure of la- restaurant and retail employ- bor costs, which increased 0.8 ment in September. percent in the third quarter The strong jobs market after rising 0.6 percent in the is gradually putting upward second quarter. The ECI is pressure on compensation, widely viewed by policymak- with other data on Wednes- ers and economists as one of day showing a solid increase the better measures of labor in labour costs in the third market slack. It is also consid- quarter. ered a better predictor of core The ADP national em- inflation. ployment report showed private sector employment rose by 227,000 jobs last month, beating economists' expectations for an increase of 189,000. September's pay- rolls count was revised down Wages up 0.9% to 218,000 from 230,000. The ADP report is jointly Separately, the Labor produced with Moody's Ana- Department’s Employment lytics. It was published ahead Cost Index showed wages of the release of the govern- and salaries, which account ment's more comprehensive for 70 percent of October employment report employment costs, jumped on Friday. According to a Reuters 0.9 percent in the third survey of economists, non- quarter after climbing 0.5 farm payrolls probably re- percent in the prior period bounded by 190,000 jobs in October after Florence de- pressed restaurant and retail The Federal Reserve in- payrolls in September. creased interest rates in Sep- Payrolls increased by tember for the third time this 134,000 in September, the year and removed a reference An employee works in a textile factory in Xiayi county in Shangqiu in central Henan province of China. (AFP) fewest in a year. The unem- to monetary policy remain- ployment rate is forecast un- ing "accommodative" from REUTERS The latest reading suggests weakest pace since the global fi- ures to prevent large fluctua- changed at a near 49-year low its policy statement. The U.S. BEIJING a further slowing in the world's Policy support nancial crisis in the third quar- tions in growth. of 3.7 percent in October. central bank is expected to second-biggest economy and ter, as manufacturing output Policymakers have already The dollar was little raise rates again in December. CHINA'S manufacturing sec- could prompt more policy sup- O The latest reading and infrastructure investment shifted their priorities to reduc- changed against a basket Private sector wages and tor barely expanded in October port from Beijing on top of a suggests a further slowing slowed. Analysts believe busi- ing risks to growth. Earlier this of currencies after the data, salaries rose 0.8 percent in and missed expectations, as raft of recent initiatives. in the world’s second- ness conditions will get worse month China's central bank while US Treasury yields rose the third quarter after in- both domestic and external de- A production sub-index biggest economy and could before getting better. announced the fourth reserve to session highs. creasing 0.6 percent in the mand ebbed, in a sign of deep- fell to 52 in October from 53.0 prompt more policy Firms are already facing requirement ratio (RRR) cut Separately, the Labor prior period. They were up ening cracks in the economy in September, while a new or- support from Beijing on top pressure on earnings. A sur- for this year, and is expected to Department's Employment 3.1 percent in the 12 months from an intensifying trade war ders sub-index declined to 50.8 of a raft of recent vey over the weekend showed ease monetary policy further. Cost Index showed wages and through September, the big- with the United States. from 52.0. initiatives. profit growth at the country's It is also stepping up moves salaries, which account for 70 gest increase since the second The official Purchasing New export orders, an industrial powerhouses cooled to lower financing costs and percent of employment costs, quarter of 2008. That fol- Managers' Index (PMI), re- indicator of future activity, O China’s economy grew at for the fifth consecutive month pledged more support to pri- jumped 0.9 percent in the lowed a 2.9 percent gain in leased on Wednesday, fell to contracted for a fifth straight its weakest pace since the in September on the back of a vate firms, a key source of jobs. third quarter after climbing the year to June. 50.2 in October, the lowest month and at the fastest pace global financial crisis in the greater slowdown in produc- On the fiscal side the govern- 0.5 percent in the prior pe- State and local govern- since July 2016 and down from in at least a year. The sub-index tion and sales. ment is also stepping up stim- riod. That pushed the annual ment wages increased 0.9 50.8 in September. It was a fell to 46.9 from 48.0 in Sep- third quarter, as China's manufacturing ulus through infrastructure increase in wages and salaries percent after advancing 0.5 touch above the 50-point mark tember. manufacturing output and sector has been squeezed by a projects, and has also pledged to 2.9 percent, the biggest percent in the second quarter. that separates growth from China's exports unexpect- infrastructure investment reduction in sources of credit more tax cuts next year to sup- gain since September 2008, Benefits for all workers contraction for a 27th straight edly kicked into higher gear slowed amid Beijing's multi-year port growth. from 2.8 percent in the year increased 0.4 percent in the month. in September, largely as firms crackdown on corporate debt Another sister survey re- to June. Wage growth was July-September quarter after Analysts surveyed by Reu- front-loaded shipments to month after the latest US tariffs and risky lending practices, leased by the NBS on Wednes- boosted by a jump in trans- rising 0.9 percent in the sec- ters had forecast the official dodge stiffer US duties, though went into effect. Washington with smaller firms especially day showed growth in China's portation and warehousing, ond quarter. They were up gauge, which gives global in- analysts see pressure building and Beijing slapped additional under strain. service sector moderated in likely reflecting a shortage of 2.6 percent in the 12 months vestors their first look at busi- in coming months. The con- tariffs on each other's goods Premier Li Keqiang said September, with the official truck drivers. There were also through September after ris- ness conditions in China at the tinued slump in export orders on Sept. 24, and US President last month that the coun- non-manufacturing Purchas- gains on other industries, in- ing 2.9 percent in the year to start of the last quarter of the may be bearing that scenario Donald Trump has threatened try's economy faces increas- ing Managers' Index (PMI) cluding information, health- June. year, would dip slightly to 50.6 out. to hit China with more duties. ing downward pressure, and dipping to 53.9 from 54.2 the for the month. October is the first full China's economy grew at its pledged to take targeted meas- previous month. EU states agree to soften draft rules for banks’ bad debt

REUTERS islative changes proposed in would have had up to March Under the proposal outlined banks will not be subject to new BRUSSELS March by the executive Europe- 2020 to fully cover losses from general requirements to cover an Commission, but it still needs unsecured debt. in an EU statement, banks the stock of existing bad loans. EUROPEAN Union diplomats approval of the EU parliament. EU governments agreed will have more time to set Despite a gradual reduction, agreed on Wednesday to soften Under the proposal out- instead that only loans issued aside money to cover poten- euro zone banks still hold 731 draft rules on the money banks lined in an EU statement, banks after the rules are adopted will tial losses from new loans billion euros ($829 billion) of should set aside to cover po- will have more time to set aside be subject to the new require- debt they might not be able to tential losses on new loans, in money to cover potential losses ments, effectively giving banks recover, according to the Euro- a move aimed at helping coun- from new loans. more than three years to cover of total lending at EU banks. But pean Banking Authority's latest tries such as Italy that have huge States backed extending to losses from unsecured, riskier in Greece they account for near- available data. piles of bad debt. three years, from two, the time loans. ly half of loans and in Italy, the In a concession to states, like A decade on from the 2008 that banks have to build a back- The entry into force of the euro zone's third-largest econo- Germany, that wanted stricter financial crisis, bad loans are stop that would cover new unse- new rules will depend on when my, almost 10 percent. rules, banks will have seven still curbing many euro zone cured, riskier loans that go bad. a deal is reached with EU law- A slowdown of economic years, instead of eight, to build banks' ability to lend and so sup- For loans secured by collat- makers on the proposal. growth in the bloc could in- a backstop that will fully cover port economic growth. eral, they agreed a new cover- Also, non-performing loans crease the ratio of soured loans new bad loans secured by mov- Their shares have dropped age schedule which is stricter in secured by immovable property as firms and households strug- able collateral. more than 20 percent this year some parts, and softer in others, will need to be fully covered in gle to pay back their debts. Loopholes that would have amid signs the global economy than the Commission's propos- nine years instead of eight. Heeding the Italian and allowed lenders to set aside less is cooling, with Italian banks al. But, crucially, states agreed to The changes are a major Greek concerns, EU states money for some loans have also down more than 25 percent as postpone the application of the diplomatic success for Italy, EU flags are seen outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brus- agreed the last-minute changes been eliminated, a diplomat a eurosceptic government took new requirements. They were which has long called for banks sels. (REUTERS) to give banks more time, in spite said. Assets of banks that do not office in Rome in June. initially planned to be applicable to be given more time to build of calls from the European Cen- build a sufficient backstop will The deal agreed on Wednes- from March 2018 for all loans, buffers against bad loans, fear- cause problems for many of its Non-performing loans make tral Bank to set stricter targets. automatically be devalued un- day unexpectedly softens leg- meaning for instance that banks ing too short a timescale could lenders. up an average of just 3.6 percent The plan also confirms that der the proposed rules. GM sees strong full year earnings as Q3 profit jumps Samsung Electronics posts record Q3 REUTERS Financial Officer Dhivya Sury- range with potential to finish profit despite smartphone setback DETROIT adevara said. even higher. It cited a favorable "We had strong execution tax rate and its strong perfor- AFP including Apple. a record, while sales rose 5.5 GENERAL Motors Co on despite the challenges that we mance. SEOUL But that run was coming percent to 65.4 trillion won. Wednesday posted far higher- faced. Revenues up, profits up, In July, GM lowered its full- to an end, Samsung signalled "It was in line with expecta- than-expected quarterly profit margins up," Suryadevara told year forecast, citing higher steel SAMSUNG Electronics on in a statement, saying it ex- tion but this will be the peak," and said its full-year earnings reporters at the company's De- and aluminum costs due to tar- Wednesday posted record quar- pected "overall earnings across Greg Roh of HMC Securities & would come in at the high end troit headquarters. iffs imposed by US President terly operating and net profits the company to decline" in Investment told AFP. of its forecast due to strong de- Slowing demand in China, Donald Trump's administra- as solid demand for its memory the fourth quarter because of "I'm expecting a decrease mand in North America, driven the world's largest auto market, tion. chips cushioned the fallout from seasonal factors in the semi- in the fourth quarter across by its new pick-up trucks. has begun to hurt the auto in- Last week, Ford Motor Co slowing smartphone sales -- but conductor market. Going into the company including semi- GM shares jumped more GM Chief Financial Officer dustry, but GM still was able to stuck to its profit targets for the warned of tougher times ahead. 2019, "earnings are forecast to conductors and smartphones than 8 percent in pre-market Dhivya Suryadevara. report record equity income in year despite higher commod- The South Korean tech gi- be weak for the first quarter" to around 16.6 trillion won," trading. the quarter from its operations ity costs and slumping demand ant -- the world's top maker for the same reason, it added, he said. The figures -- in line The Detroit automaker was creased production of the new there. With US interest rates in China. On Tuesday, Fiat of smartphones and memory before business conditions im- with estimates announced ear- able to push through higher Chevy Silverado and GMC Si- rising and the region having Chrysler Automobiles did the chips -- has recovered from a se- proved. lier this month -- were "driv- pricing, mostly in North Amer- erra full-size pickup trucks. seen strong industry sales for same. ries of setbacks, including a hu- For July-September, Sam- en mainly by the continued ica, allowing it to benefit by $1 "Overall, the print should several years, many believe US GM reported third-quarter miliating recall and the jailing of sung reported an operating prof- strength of the memory (chip) billion in the quarter and offset- be a relief to the market today," demand also will begin to slow. net income of $2.53 billion, or its de facto chief, to post a series it of 17.6 trillion won ($15.4 bil- business", Samsung said. ting higher commodity costs. RBC Capital Markets analyst The No. 1 US automaker $1.75 a share, compared with a of record-breaking numbers. lion), up 21 percent from a year The unit dominates the Sales of the Chevrolet Joseph Spak said in a research said it still sees a full-year profit loss last year of $2.98 billion, or The profits have been driven by ago and a an all-time higher for global market and the firm has Tahoe, Suburban and GMC Yu- note. in the range of $5.80 to $6.20 a $2.03 a share. Last year's quar- its mighty semiconductor unit, any quarter. invested tens of billions of dol- kon large SUVs rose about 12 The pricing gains are "ab- share, but said it now expected ter included a charge related to which provides chips for its own Net profit also jumped 17.5 lars each year to build and ex- percent, and the company in- solutely sustainable," GM Chief to finish at the high end of the Europe. devices as well as competitors percent to 13.1 trillion won, also pand its factories. 14 Thursday, November 1, 2018 Economy & Business EU makes new offer to reluctant states on digital tax plan REUTERS While France and some ready been backed by most of EU finance ministers will states, including Germany, Swe- BRUSSELS other big EU states are pushing the 28 EU states, but has been discuss the Austrian "options" den, Ireland and Malta, raised for a quick introduction of the so far linked to a global deal on in their monthly meeting on No- objections, diplomats said. All EUROPEAN Union finance tax, smaller countries such as tax reform. Under the Austrian vember 6 in Brussels. EU states must back the plan for ministers will discuss next week Ireland or Luxembourg oppose proposal, the levy could end at a A third of EU states, includ- the tax to be introduced. a watered down proposal on an the measure, fearing it could cut predefined date. ing France, Italy and Spain, After initially backing the EU-wide digital tax, a document their tax revenues. A lengthy global debate on supported the Austrian plan in plan, Berlin has grown more seen by Reuters shows, trying to To overcome opposition, the overhaul of digital taxa- a meeting on Wednesday, dip- sceptical, fearing that Wash- persuade reticent governments Austria, which holds the EU's tion has produced no results lomats told Reuters, calling for a ington will retaliate on the tax, to agree on the plan by the end presidency, has proposed to set as states tend to have different deal by December. which would hit mostly U.S. of the year. a "fixed expiry date" on the tax, stances on the issue, and some- They pushed for an EU-wide tech giants. Under a proposal from the document said. times compete with each other deal because many states are "A tax should be based on the European Commission in The levy was always intend- on rates and other benefits to planning to introduce similar income, not sales, and should March, EU states would charge ed as a temporary solution on attract firms. Under a proposal from the European Commission, EU states would national levies which could frag- not single out a specific industry a 3 percent levy on the digital capturing revenues from digital Austria has also proposed charge a 3 percent levy on the digital turnover of large firms . ment the EU's common market. for taxation under a different turnover of large firms such as companies which escape many excluding the sale of users' data Britain, which will leave the standard," US Treasury Secre- Google and Facebook that are taxes thanks to their cross-bor- from the activities covered by revenues from online advertis- virtual marketplaces, such as bloc in March, announced its tary Steven Mnuchin said last accused of routing their profits der and virtual business. the planned tax, softening the ing services, in which Google Amazon, would be subject to the plan to tax online platforms on week, urging a global solution to the bloc's low-tax states. A "sunset clause" has al- Commission's proposal. Only and Facebook excel, and from new tax under the plan. Tuesday. But a large number of instead of "unilateral action".

US Fed rolls out proposal for banks Robust earnings boost to ease regulations

AFP global equity markets WASHINGTON

THE Federal Reserve on Q MSCI index rises 0.6% Q Dow Jones up 1.27% Q S&P 500 gains 1.45% Q STOXX 600 index climbs 1.82% Wednesday rolled out its pro- posal to ease regulations on Proposal mid-sized banks, despite op- position from the one Fed of- The proposal would reduce ficial not named to their cur- the amount of cash or liquid rent post by President Donald assets mid-sized banks are Trump. required to hold, with the Fed Chair Jerome Powell amount based on their said the goal of the changes risk-taking and how they was to maintain effective oversight "while imposing no perform in stress tests more burden than is neces- sary." But Fed Governor Lael about the cost of complying Brainard -- the lone remain- with the rules put in place in ing official appointed by for- the wake of the 2008 banking mer President Barack Obama crisis. -- objected to the reforms Trump has led the charge that loosen requirements for on deregulation throughout banks with assets of $100 bil- the economy, including bank- lion to 250 billion. ing which he says has imped- She noted that the current ed lending. rules were finalized "only four But that is contradicted by years ago" and the changes the data: The Federal Deposit would go beyond what is Insurance Corporation said required by the reform of the US banking sector, small the post-crisis Dodd-Frank community lenders as well as banking law that took effect major financial institutions, in May. The proposal would had the most profitable quar- reduce the amount of cash or ter ever in the April-June pe- liquid assets mid-sized banks riod -- breaking the record set are required to hold, with the in the first quarter. amount based on their risk- The Fed's proposal would taking and how they perform leave just 10 of the largest in stress tests. banks and those with greater "I see no change in the exposure to risk subject to the financial environment or toughest oversight by the Fed- provision in (the law) that eral Reserve. But a handful of would require us to substan- banks that fall in that category tially weaken a rule that was -- including Capital One and backed by strong analysis and US Bancorp -- would have informed by extensive public relaxed standards, including comment," Brainard said at stress tests every two years Traders and finance professionals at New York Stock Exchange.(AFP) the Fed board meeting. rather than annually and the Smaller, regional US ability to opt out of certain REUTERS remains down 8.2 percent in the Nasdaq Composite added its longest losing streak on re- banks have long complained provisions. NEW YORK October, its worst month since Dollar surges 175.69 points, or 2.45 percent, cord. 2012. The index has dropped to 7,337.34. Gold, set for its best ROBUST corporate results 13 percent from all-time highs O Investors rushed into The pan-European STOXX month since January, dipped helped world stock markets hit in January. the US dollar, sending it 600 index rose 1.82 percent. on the stronger dollar. Spot surge on Wednesday, bring- Still, despite the broad to a 16-month high while The dollar index, tracking gold dropped 0.8 percent to ing some relief to jittery inves- rally, investors remained cau- the offshore Chinese it against a basket of six major $1,212.64 an ounce. U.S. gold tors after a brutal October that tious. yuan languished at a currencies, rose 0.09 percent, futures fell 0.92 percent to saw equities suffer one of their "Ultimately I'm still of the 22-month low with the euro down 0.22 per- $1,214.00 an ounce. worst drops since the financial belief that we are in for more cent to $1.1319. The recovery in global crisis ten years ago. downside and rallies are for O The recovery in global "Eurozone growth figures stocks, including gains over- Strong earnings reports in selling, but squeezes in bear stocks, including gains have been disappointing and night on Wall Street, pushed the US and Europe spurred a markets are not normally overnight on Wall Street, the Bank of Japan is strik- Treasury yields higher. Bench- broad rally, despite data show- comfortable affairs," said Neil pushed Treasury yields ing a dovish stance at a policy mark 10-year notes last fell ing that China's factory growth Campling, co-head of the glob- meeting today so there is more 13/32 in price to yield 3.1586 slowed to its lowest in two al thematic group at Mirabaud higher room for the dollar to gain percent, from 3.109 percent years. Investors rushed into Securities. from current levels," said Paul late on Tuesday. the US dollar, sending it to a "I think a 2-3 day battle Bednarczyk, director of G10 Oil prices recovered as 16-month high while the off- toward the top of the down- the tape." FX at Continuum Economics markets braced for the impo- shore Chinese yuan languished trend. Then we can return to The Dow Jones Industrial based in London. sition of US sanctions on Iran at a 22-month low. the bigger picture - the mid- Average rose 314.71 points, or The Chinese currency was next week. US crude fell 0.33 The MSCI world equity in- terms (US elections), trade 1.27 percent, to 25,189.35, the on track for a loss of 1.4 per- percent to $65.96 per barrel The US Federal Reserve in Washington. (AFP) dex, which tracks shares in 47 wars, rates etc. once a few S&P 500 gained 38.95 points, cent in October, its seventh and Brent was at $75.71, down countries, rose 0.6 percent, but shorts have been taken out of or 1.45 percent, to 2,721.58 and straight monthly decline and 0.32 percent on the day. Bank of Japan lowers Traders most negative on pound since 2016 as Brexit risks mount REUTERS as the UK fell back on World ed a deal to pass through par- inflation forecast again LONDON Trade Organization rules for liament eventually. Investors trade with the EU, its largest use option markets to specu- AFP "The momentum toward TRADERS hold a more nega- trading partner. late on a currency's direc- TOKYO achieving the price stability tive view on the outlook for Paul O'Connor, head of tion, and companies to hedge target of 2.0 percent is main- the pound than at any time the UK multi-asset team at against adverse moves. JAPAN'S central bank revised tained but is not yet sufficient- since shortly after the Brexit Janus Henderson, said any According to FENICS data, down inflation forecasts again ly firm," the BoJ said in the referendum in 2016, accord- relief for the pound would be three and six-month risk re- on Wednesday, in the latest report. ing to options markets, as fears short-lived should the EU and versals this month hit their sign it has failed to make head- It also lowered forecasts grow that Britain is headed for Britain agree a deal at a special highest level since July 2016, way towards its two percent for the coming years, project- a sudden, disruptive exit from November summit. shortly after the June refer- target despite years of massive ing a 1.4 percent rate for fiscal the European Union. The arithmetic did not endum vote. That indicates monetary easing. 2019 and 1.5 percent for fiscal Financial options knows favour May getting an agree- greater demand for put (right The Bank of Japan's gov- 2020. as risk reversals - which meas- ment through parliament, to sell sterling) options versus ernor also said it was keeping Those figures do not factor ure demand for options that he said. A failure at the first calls (right to buy). watch over a number of global in the effects of a consumption give investors the right to sell attempt would spark weeks Simon Derrick, BNY Mel- issues, adding that an drawn tax hike expected to go into ef- sterling at a future date ver- of "acrimonious posturing, lon's chief currencies strate- out trade war between China fect around October next year. sus options that give them the Sterling neared 15-month lows under $1.27 on Tuesday after Stand- brinkmanship, threats, people gist, noted that six-month and the US could affect the "The inflation rate for 2019 right to buy - show traders are ard & Poor’s warned Britain it was likely to endure a long recession worrying about a leadership risk-reversal pricing "indicates economy. and 2020 remain almost un- increasingly concerned about with a no-deal Brexit. contest, general election, Jer- a similar level of stress to that After a two-day meeting changed... I don't think the big the pound tumbling between emy Corbyn" just as liquidity seen in the market in February it left its easing programme picture on inflation has largely December and April. Britain it was likely to endure a and factions within her party thinned at year-end, he added. 2016 as the referendum cam- in place, as expected, and changed," BoJ chief Haruhiko Fears of a no-deal Brexit long recession with a no-deal oppose her approach. Corbyn is leader of the opposi- paign first began to heat up." slightly lowered the inflation Kuroda told reporters. have intensified as talks to- Brexit. The currency recovered Any delay would leave tion Labour Party. One-month risk reversals, forecast for the fiscal year end- He said the bank was care- wards an agreement between slightly on Wednesday. Britain perilously close to its "So it's quite plausible that however, are only at their ing March 2019 to 0.9 percent fully monitoring the China-US London and Brussels over the Even if Britain can agree a scheduled EU departure date we go into Christmas with a highest levels since June 2017, from 1.1 percent. trade row but that its impact terms of their divorce hit an deal, Prime Minister Theresa of March 29. first vote failed and the focus suggesting investors are not as The revision, in a quarterly on Japan's economy was so far impasse. May will need to get parlia- And a parliamentary re- of the second attempt being panicked about the very short- report, comes after it earlier "limited" but he warned "if the Sterling neared 15-month mentary approval -- far from jection could plunge Britain something to look forward into term outlook for the pound as this year dropped a 2020 tar- conflict lingers, it is possible lows under $1.27 on Tuesday guaranteed given her Con- into a sudden, disruptive exit, the new year. That's not great," they are over the outlook into get for the long-standing goal. there will be more impact". after Standard & Poor's warned servative party lacks a majority reaping havoc on the economy he said, adding that he expect- 2019. www.guide.com.qa  ;O\YZKH`5V]LTILY

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FIFA boss Infantino says 48 teams could WORLD GYMNASTICS PAGE 18 happen for 2022 World Cup ASPIRE DOME Russia’s Dalaloyan redeems himself with All-Around gold China’s Ruoteng rues tie-break finish; count-back result hands him silver VINAY NAYUDU DOHA

“I need to do my best and fight to the end,” is what men’s de- fending All-Around champion Xiao Ruoteng of China had said prior to the final of the 48th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Doha 2018. On Wednesday at the Aspire Dome, he exactly did both – produced his very best and fought till the very end. Russian gold and bronze winners Artur Dalaloyan (right) and Nikita Nagornyy celebrate soon after the Yet, as luck may have it, he men’s All-Around event final at the Aspire Dome on Wednesday. ended on a rare tie-break with Russia’s Artur Dalaloyan only to miss out on a world gold medal following a count-back. Picture this: The Chinese needed a target score of 14.233 on the final rotation of the men’s All-Around final on the high bar. And he was the last to go in following Dalaloyan’s routine. Ruoteng came up with top show and smooth dismount and soon the scores flashed – 14.233!

Russia’s Artur Dalaloyan competes on the rings in the men’s All-Around final of the 2018 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Doha 2018 at the Aspire Dome on Wednesday. (AFP) China’s Xiao Ruoteng with Russia’s Artur Dalaloyan and Nikita Nagornyy at the medals ceremony. It resulted in a tie with the graciously accepted the silver. points, ahead of China’s Sun and realise that yes, I won this still happy with the result,” he tried to do my best in my rou- RESULTS two gymnasts now having a Dalaloyan was left in tears Wei (85.898). USA’s Samuel championship,” he said. said. tine.” total of 87.598 points each. To earlier in the week after fall- Mikulak was fifth with 85.273. On the scoreboard flashing On being the last gymnast There was, however, great MEN’S ALL-AROUND FINAL (TOP TEN) break the deadlock, the rules ing off the parallel bars in the The Russian gold medal- his name as being on top, he in the last rotation (on hori- camaraderie between the 1. Artur Dalaloyan (RUS) 87.598PTS 2. Xiao Ruoteng (CHN) 87.598 were applied and on a count- team competition. ist was all smiles as he spoke said, “When I saw the results I zontal bar) and how did that gymnasts as they moved from 3. Nikita Nagornyy (RUS) 86.331 back of each competitor’s top The world All-Around gold through an interpreter. “I had immediately saw that #2 came put pressure on him, Ruoteng one rotation to the other and 4. Sun Wei (CHN) 85.898 five scores out of the six ap- for Russia came after almost only one goal, and that was to next to (Xiao’s) name and, of said, “There was a little pres- kept hugging their competi- 5. Samuel Mikulak (USA) 85.273 paratus. Dalaloyan’s lowest two decades, the last being perform my job from begin- course, felt happy and amaz- sure, but not so much, because tiors and shaking hands. 6. Kazuma Kaya (JPN) 84.765 7. Kenzo Shirai (JPN) 84.531 score which was on the pom- won by Nikolai Kryukov in ning to end without mistakes. ing.” I know how to adjust myself Nagornyy, who was in a 8. James Hall (GBR) 84.298 mel horse (13.400) was thus 1999. Later, Alexei Neimov “I was surprised and can’t Ruoteng was a picture of and give my best. I am satis- similar situation of the last 9. Artur Davtyan (ARM) 83.140 removed and he won the gold! captured gold for Russia at the say anything more. I’m just mixed emotions as he tried to fied with my performance.” routine during the men’s team 10. Marios Georgiou (CYP) 82.032 It capped a great comeback 2000 Olympics. so happy. I feel good, excel- hide the disbelief. The target score too wasn’t finals, said he was delighted for the 22-year-old Dalaloyan On this day though, Russia lent. I simply tried my best to “I feel pity about that, but of any help as Ruoteng said he with Dalaloyan and he finish- the gold.” from Moscow, but seemed to had double joy with Nikita Na- show my best. I can’t believe I respect the judges and my didn’t even check it. “I didn’t ing on the podium. On Thursday, the women have left Ruoteng in the lurch. gornyy collecting the bronze it yet. I need to probably go to rival. I basically want to be pay much attention to that. “It feels great and I’m very will be in action in the All- Though the Chinese, also 22, having finished on 86.331 my hotel, take a deep breath number one but anyway I am I just tried to be myself and happy for Dalaloyan as he won Around final from 4pm. FIG president holds roundtable with federations at Aspire

FIG-GYMNASTICS.COM months,” said Watanabe, who Gymnastics family.” created with the involvement DOHA was elected at the 81st Con- of the Athletes’ Commission. gress in Tokyo (JPN) in Oc- Safety and ethics “[Cases of abuse made public] INTERNATIONAL GYMNAS- tober 2016. “Our mission is to Watanabe stated that the most are just the tip of the iceberg,” TICS FEDERATION (FIG) propose the 2021-2024 cycle. important place for the FIG is Watanabe said. President Morinari Watanabe The first half of the year will be not its headquarters in Laus- “It started with women's met with representatives of the period we solve the prob- anne (SUI) but every place Gymnastics in the USA, but it national gymnastics federa- lems from the previous cycle. in the world where gymnasts spread to other countries and tions on Tuesday morning to In the latter half of the year, train each day, and that the is also seen in other sports. discuss major issues in the we analyse the past problems. safety of children is of the ut- From now on, sports commit- sport at the Aspire Dome, At the 2019 Council, we will most importance. He reiter- tees must review their struc- where the World Artistic Gym- formally propose the outline ated the ongoing efforts of the tures fundamentally to safe- nastics Championships Doha of the new cycle.” FIG to combat physical, men- guard the athletes.” 2018 are underway. Watanabe encouraged the tal and sexual abuse and har- Watanabe, who took office heads of the federations to assment in the sport, as seen Junior World C’ships in January 2017, represented discuss the major issues from in a three-pillar approach. A first junior world champi- the FIG family along with FIG top to bottom of their organi- The first of the three pillars is onships for Artistic Gymnas- Secretary-General André Gue- sations, in order to accurately the new FIG Ethics Founda- tics will be held in 2019 in isbuhler and Vice Presidents represent their respective The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) meeting at the Aspire Auditorium on Tuesday. tion, which is an independent Gyor (HUN). The champion- Vasily Titov and Nellie Kim. viewpoints at the Council. organisation that will inves- ships will be evaluated and if THE following subjects were due to huge expenses.” “A world championships qual- ships qualifiers to major events tigate misconduct allegations deemed successful, the junior dealt with: World C’ships’ format The growth of the sport in Af- ifier would increase the level of (such as the world champion- and if necessary, report their world championships will be “Changes to the world cham- rica and Oceania will mean competition,” he said. ships and Olympic Games), it findings to the FIG for suspen- added to the FIG calendar, to Looking ahead to 2024 pionships format are needed even more nations in attend- “It’s conceivable that gym- would increase the marketing sion or expulsion. take place every other year. The 82nd FIG Congress will to reduce the size and length ing the world champion- nasts who start Gymnastics value as a sports event. The second pillar is expanded The FIG President also re- be held 2-3 December 2018 in of the competition, which is ships in future years, and the today can participate in the “I understand there may be safeguarding through educa- ceived feedback from the fed- Baku (AZE), where heads of taking place over 10 days in Competition Commission in world championships tomor- objections from the develop- tion courses directly for gym- erations about discussion to the 146 FIG affiliated federa- Doha,” Watanabe said. consultation with the Techni- row,” he said. “I cannot find ing countries, but we must nasts and coaches, which the lower the age limit by one year, tions will gather to outline the “It is a heavy burden on gym- cal Committees is exploring any other sport where begin- go the right way,” he said. FIG began in 2017 through the Olympic allotment, marketing quadrennium that follows the nasts physically and mentally, the idea of using continental ners compete against the best “The world championships FIG Academy. and promotion of the world 2020 Olympic Games in To- and in some cases it leads to championships as a qualifier of the world.” must be the competition for The third pillar is the establish- championships, and restoring kyo (JPN). injuries,” he said. “We have to compete at the world cham- Watanabe stated that by mak- the most experienced ath- ment of preventive measures the team size to five gymnasts “Our term is four years or 48 difficulties to find organisers pionships. ing continental champion- letes and the showcase for the through an athletes’ network at the Olympic Games. Sports Thursday, November 1, 2018 17 The Simone Show: Biles set for All-Around final VINAY NAYUDU which could take her haul of DOHA world championships medals ‘‘GREAT’ BILES’ POLISHED EXECUTION to a record-equalling 20. NOT OFTEN EMPHASISED’ THE spotlight will be back on Back after the break she the 21-year-old Simone Biles took post her four golds at the AN expert is of the view that even if Simone Biles was to com- when she returns to the Aspire Rio Olympics in 2016, Biles pete with the men, she’d succeed just as good. Dome on Thursday evening – has been just as phenomenal. “Biles’ form is close to flawless. Her execution is so beautiful this time to compete for the For some who just doesn’t that even if she’d competed it in the men’s competition—with women’s All-Around title at seem to take a step wrong or the Biles’ difficulty lowered to the 5.4 it garners as a men’s the 48th Artistic Gymnastics errs on a dismount or land- vault—she would’ve posted the second-highest vault score. World Championships Doha ing, Biles did show her human “While nobody ever forgets to praise her sheer power and 2018. self during the women’s team superlative “air awareness” (what allows a gymnast to know Having being diagnosed finals on Tuesday when she where she is in the midst of a big twisting trick), mainstream with a kidney stone just a day flipped on the balance beam accounts of her greatness often fail to emphasise her polished before the championships and had to grab the apparatus execution. On this vault, her body is perfectly straight in the began, the superstar gym- to avoid falling off. air; her legs together, toes pointed. One can only surmise that nast shrugged it off saying it “I get a little jittery every as an American-style “power gymnast,” Biles does not get due can be dealt with later. She time I go into that skill (piked praise for her form because her body does not have what is has chosen to bear the pain front somersault) because it’s euphemistically called the “international look,” i.e. that of (she cannot take many of the near the end and I know what a Russian ballet dancer. prescribed medicines dur- I’m capable of. I don’t know “Given that the difficulty of Biles’ routines would allow her to ing the competition given the why I get so shy on that skill. win every competition she enters with a fall on all four appa- anti-doping rules) and yet has It’s a forward-landing skill but ratuses—which she would never do because her execution is been performing incredibly. in practice it’s usually do good, superior — she could potentially be seen as exposing the flaws Biles has already led the US so I think it shakes me up and I American gymnast Simone Biles strikes a pose during the floor exercise routine in the women’s team in the sport’s “new” scoring system that replaced the “perfect women’s team to the world title lose a little focus, but it’s some- finals of the 48th Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Doha 2018 at the Aspire Dome on Tuesday. 10” in 2006. Namely: Because the system prizes difficulty, an and many are now left wonder- thing we need to work on. athlete can theoretically win the Olympics with an ugly routine ing is she would sweep all the “Sometimes you tend to On doing the new vault ficulties on that vault and ently special. It’s a joy to expe- full of falls if only that routine is hard enough,” says American titles (team, four in all-around, lose your focus,” she explained. named which now has been I’m still learning it. I never rience that as a coach. writer Rebecca Schuman in her piece ‘Simone Biles’ New Vault and individual apparatus). Expect Biles to be much named after her, where she’s thought that here I’d be doing “I try and give her as much Will Destroy the Competition, It will also help save gymnastics. “I think, there’s a lot of different and focused for sure added a 720 degrees half twist, that extra half twist, but it is mental advice I can. You need nerves behind it, so it de- in the All-Around competi- Biles says it’s super-exciting. really super exciting,” she said to adjust your coaching to the pends. We will go through the tion. She’s aware of the world “It’s super exciting, espe- speaking of her new vault. extreme because it’s a whole she is performing at her best,” Morgan Hurd, Japan's Mai routines and see where we end focus on her and given the cially since I never thought I Her coach Laurent Landi package and not just one side. said Landi. Murakami, China's Huan Luo, up,” is how the always smiling hallmark of a champion she could go any higher than the has been dealing his gym- “Champions like Biles The others to watch for at and Russia's Angelina Melnik- Biles responded when asked carries, she just wouldn’t let change because even in Rio nast’s prodigious talent with come may be once in 100 the women's All-Around fi- ova and Irina Alekseeva among about a clean sweep of titles you know how serious she is. there were a little bit of dif- a lot of care too. “She’s differ- years. So you just ensure that nal include Biles'compatriot others from the total 24.

Diese scores a thrilling win as QREC’s new season kicks-off The Al Ruwais Cup, which also marked the kick-off of Qatar Rac- ing & Equestrian Club’s (QREC) new season, saw a thrilling finish in the opening race on Wednesday as the Alban de Mieulle-trained Diese came up with a triumph. The Olivier Materne-owned Diese had been finishing quite close the last season, but began the new season with a flourish being rid- den by jockey Ronan Thomas. De Mieulle scored a close win at the post with Hadi Nasser al-Ramzani- trained Ehwaz, ridden by Tomas Lukasek fought hard in the final stages of the 1900 race on dirt. Qatar Equestrian Federation (QEF) and Asian Equestrain Federation Meanwhile, Jassim Mohamed Secretary Badr al Darwish at the Global Sports Summit held in Ghazali’s AJS Wathanan under New Delhi, India, recently. jockey Marco Casamento pipped Faleh Bughanaim, ridden by Basheer, by a short head to finish Qatar & AEF secretary Badr third. Ibrahim al-Malki and trainer Ghazali notched two victories al Darwish attends Global apiece. Al Malki’s Damsah won the Local Thoroughbred Handicap event for horses under Jimmy Sports Summit in India Quinn, while Sheail bin Khalifa al- Kuwari’s Cloudberry, ridden by JP TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the development of equestrian Guillambert, edged Perfect Storm DOHA to support young participants by a short head in the 1800m and women’s sports. Thoroughbred Handicap event. Action from the feature race of the opening day of Qatar Equestrian & Racing Club’s (QREC) new season at Al Rayyan on Wednesday. THE secretary of the Qatari The dialogue within the and Asian Equestrian Federa- meeting also touched on AEF’s tion (AEF) Badr al Darwish re- plan to promote equestrian cently participated in the 8th sport in its various disciplines Global Sports Summit ‘Turf on the goals and methods to 2018’ – an International Con- achieve them. vention on Business of Sports Darwish also stressed – held in New Delhi, India. during his interaction on the Darwish was accompanied level of government support by Ahmad al Badawi, Techni- represented by the Olympic cal Specialist, Qatar Equestri- Committee and the extent of an Federation. its keenness to enable Qatari The participation was youth with all the require- done to benefit from India’s ments for success within its experience in the field of sport framework towards achieving promotion, which has wit- Olympic goals. nessed a clear development at The presence of the Qatari the regional and international delegation was much appreci- levels, and also to outlay the ated by the participating min- strategic plan of Qatar Eques- isters and the heads of local trian Federation adopted for and international federations. Diese trainer Alban de Mieulle (left) and jockey Ronan Thomas receive their trophies. (Right) Diese pips Ehwaz, ridden by Tomas Lukasek, at the post.

LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR: DOHA FINALE NOVEMBER 8 TO 10 AT AL SHAQAB Sheikh Ali on dreaming big & sporting pressure

to win a LGCT Grand Prix, and we want to do our very best ing Academy aimed at moti- him. However he is riding year, they form the Doha Fur- to bring an Olympic medal for our country and show our vating young riders. “We have the wave of innovation and san Qatar GCL team, pow- home for Qatar, particularly as people and country that our also started a new education evolution when it comes to ered by partner Lusail, with a team,” he said. team are working hard in Eu- system in Qatar, and we try show jumping, and welcomes the experienced team battling Competing internationally rope and heading in the right to inspire the next generation. the development in the sport. against 18 others this year in around the world Sheikh Ali direction.” This is how it should be. Al “The sport is changing. And the prestigious team champi- has been flying the Qatari flag Taking a step back from Shaqab are doing a really good Jan (Tops), LGCT Founder & onship. “We are working to- for show jumping, consistent- the competition itself, Sheikh job of educating young riders, President, is a visionary - he wards a programme for Tokyo ly jumping at the highest level Ali reflects on the significance and prepare them to move to sees this and helps to grow it for the Qatari show jumping against the top ranked riders of having LGCT hosted by his Europe for the start of a pro- in the best way. team so we have had to slow in the world. But as LGCT country. “Qatar has a big vi- fessional career.” “Every year something on down a little and it’s one of and GCL look to Al Shaqab - a sion for sport, not just eques- When asked how Sheikh the LGCT and GCL is changing. the reasons we decided to put member of the Qatar Founda- trian. So in every sport Qatar Ali deals personally with being Now we have the GC Playoffs. (British rider) Michael Whi- tion - after a global circuit in- is choosing the best. For ex- a leading sporting figure, he Before that we had no teams, taker in our Doha Fursan Qa- Qatar rider Sheikh Ali cluding cities such as Miami ample in equestrian they are says: “I really love to inspire. I and now we have the GCL for tar GCL team as he has many bin Khalid al Thani Beach, Shanghai, Paris, Rome bringing the best Tour that has am from the Royal Family so three years. You don’t know of his own fantastic horses. with his Rio Olympics and London, competing at ever happened - the Longines there is attention on my name, what’s coming up, but it’s get- “As you know the sport horse First Devision home is different, as Sheikh Global Champions Tour is the so I have to prove that we are ting more and more interest- has totally changed. The level, - where the pair had Ali explains: “There is more best there is in show jumping. working hard and anyone can ing. We are very excited, and how technical it is, the way of finished 6th in 2016. pressure for us at the event in If you see also in other sport we achieve great things. I love the see more and more people from the sport is very different and Doha. We are motivated, you are looking to the 2022 World sport that I do - but it all started Qatar and around the world the vision is totally different to have the crowd, your family, Cup in football, the handball with a love of horses. I loved following us. I remember I how it was before, so we need to ITH the Longines Glob- bin Khalid al Thani revealed: everyone watching and you final has already been hosted horses before I loved the sport.” used to go for dinner with peo- improve our team. So we need Wal Champions Tour – “What motivates me every need to do well. We want to here, and the athletics cham- With his Rio Olympic ple outside the sport who asked to stay jumping at the highest LGCT Doha – hitting the ma- day is to be successful. I work show our country what we pionships run in our country.” horse First Devision - where what I was doing – they had no level, within the Longines Glob- jestic Al Shaqab equestrian hard, I train, I go to the gym we are doing and how we are However a big part of this the pair took 6th individually, idea what show jumping really al Champions Tour and GCL arena from November 8-10, before riding, I have a pro- improving. Every year there is drive towards hosting pre- the highest result for any Qa- was. But now, even those who shows, to help our team im- all eyes will be on the very best gramme and a plan of where a Qatari rider in the top ten, mium sporting events is to tari show jumper in history are not in the sport know what prove. Qatar is a small country – horses and riders in the sport I want to be. But success to and it was perfect last year inspire and engage a future - California, Vienna Olym- it is and really get it.” we cannot go for a lot of Nations as they battle for supremacy me is defined as making my that Bassem (Hassan Moham- generation. Sheikh Ali points pic and new rising star, the 9 And the future looks bright Cups, so the GCL team compe- in the world’s premier show country proud. To bring home med) won. The facilities are to the tremendous work Al year old Sirocco who will take for show jumping in Qatar, tition is helping our national jumping series. medals for Qatar and to rep- top (at Al Shaqab) - I can’t Shaqab is doing within the part at the Doha event all part with the 2020 Olympics clearly show jumping team. We feel the In an exclusive interview resent my country against the talk too much about it as I am country’s realm of show jump- of his string, Sheikh Ali has in the mind of Sheikh Ali and pressure at every event exactly ahead of the event Sheikh Ali best of the best. My dream is from Qatar! But the feeling is ing, in particular with the Rid- serious horsepower behind his teammates. For the third the same as the Olympics.” 18 Thursday, November 1, 2018 Sports AFC U-19 CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINALS FIFA boss says Qatar face South Korea 48 teams could happen for Qatar with eyes on AFC U-19 title World Cup High scoring games have been a feature of Qatar’s campaign thus far, with 6-5 and 7-3 wins Qatar looking into feasibility of TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK sharing hosting responsibilities DOHA AFP qualifying gets under way. QATAR’S Head coach Bruni KUALA LUMPUR “We are still looking at the Pinheiro has called on Qatar feasibility studies and we will to remain focused on winning FIFA president Gianni Infan- be in a better position to pro- the title ahead of Thursday’s tino said expanding the 2022 vide a feedback in the future," eagerly anticipated AFC U-19 World Cup to 48 teams was he said. Championship Indonesia “feasible” on Wednesday, as “But it will be decided be- 2018 semi-final against the hosts Qatar pledged to come to fore the qualifications... some- South Korea. a decision in the early part of time in the first quarter of next Pinheiro’s talented charges next year. year.” are set to face the Koreans af- Infantino said "Why not?" He added that preparations ter topping Group A and then bring forward the expansion remained on track despite the seeing off Thailand in the from 32 teams to 48, which is blockade, and that the budget quarter-finals – a win which currently due at the 2026 tour- of $200 billion for the entire guaranteed them a place at nament in the United States, next year’s FIFA U-20 World Canada and Mexico. Cup. “We have decided... to in- With Qatar’s initial target crease the number of teams already achieved, Pinheiro is participating in the World hoping for even greater things Cup final tournaments from from his side as they continue 32 to 48," Infantino told the Expansion their hunt for what would be a Asian Football Confedera- 2nd AFC U-19 Championship tion's annual congress in Kuala “It will happen in 2026. Will it title. “It is sometimes normal Lumpur. happen in 2022? You know for a team to relax a little after “It will happen in 2026. me. It is possible. It is qualifying for something such Will it happen in 2022? You possible. Why not?” You will as a World Cup,“ he said ahead know me. It is possible. It is have (a bigger) chance. It is of the encounter at Bogor’s Pa- possible. Why not?” he added. possible. It is feasible. We are kansari Stadium. Infantino said an expanded discussing with our Qatari “We will not be relaxing tournament would see Asia's friends. We are discussing though. Of course, it was im- allocation rise from 4.5 places with many other friends in the portant for us to reach the to 8.5, raising cheers from region. We hope we have it World Cup so that we could pit the delegates assembled at a ourselves against the planet’s luxury hotel in the Malaysian happen. We always have to best players and coaches, but capital. try,” Infantino said. this team has the potential to Abdulrasheed Umaru (right) of Qatar U-19 team celebrates with goalscorer Hashim Ali in thier quarter-final game against Thailand. “You will have (a bigger) go even further (in this com- chance. It is possible. It is fea- infrastructure, including metro petition). “It is now a question away from repeating their portant thing is to win.” and because of it we have not sible. We are discussing with and expressway, has not been of preparing the team both 2014 title success, Pinheiro “Korea Republic are a diffi- Meanwhile, South Korea always played as well as we our Qatari friends. We are affected. physically and mentally. We is adamant however that his cult team, and it will be a Head coach Chung Jung-yong know we can. Nevertheless, we discussing with many other "We are very happy and always want to win every game side’s approach will not change very tough game for us, but has urged Korea Republic to have reached the semi-finals, friends in the region. We hope excited with the progress. It is we play, and I am not expect- in the semi-finals where they take a confident approach into so I hope my team will forget we have it happen. We always on track. By 2020-2021 all our ing anything different from will be without the suspended we will play our usual brand the game. about the pressure surround- have to try,” he said. (eight) stadiums will be ready," my team against the Korea Re- Ahmed Suhail. of football, which is to have “My players have been un- ing the game and do their very Accommodating another al-Thawadi said. public.” “South Korea are a diffi- the ball as much as possi- der a lot of pressure during best against Qatar. 16 teams would vastly com- “This is the first World Cup High scoring games have cult team, and it will be a very ble and to make the most this tournament, but I believe “The first goal for all the plicate Qatar's task in prepar- in the Middle East and is a per- been a feature of Qatar’s cam- tough game for us, but we will of our possession in the now is the time for them to teams here was obviously to ing for the World Cup, which fect opportunity to bring people paign thus far, with a 6-5 group play our usual brand of foot- approach the game with more qualify for the World Cup. was awarded to the tiny desert together and contribute to the stage defeat of Indonesia and ball, which is to have the ball final third,” Pinheiro said. confidence rather than be af- Now we have done that, the state in 2010. Qatar has also process of healing," he added. a 7-3 win over Thailand in the as much as possible and to fected by any pressure,” he game against Qatar is not only been involved in a stand-off Ahead of FIFA's presiden- quarter-finals amongst their make the most of our posses- change our approach. It really said ahead of the encounter. a crucial semi-final, but also with neighbours Saudi Ara- tial election next year, Infan- successes. sion in the final third,” he said. does not matter if you win 5-4 “I think that the situa- the first step in our prepara- bia, Bahrain, the United Arab tino said 180 out of the 211 With Qatar just two wins “We are not about to or if you win 1-0. The most im- tion has told on us at times, tion for the World Cup.” Emirates and Egypt, who have federations had given him their cut off diplomatic relations and support. "You know there is imposed a blockade on the re- an election coming. I have an- source-rich country. nounced I will be a (presiden- Hassan al Thawadi, head tial) candidate. I have received AFC celebrates 2022 of the 2022 organising body, over 180 letters of support," he Qatar Airways official told AFP that Qatar was study- said. "And when it comes to ing the 48 teams proposal and Asia, only a couple are miss- World Cup in Qatar would make a decision before ing." with soccer bigwigs partners of CONMEBOL We are continually striving Qatar Airways, the first- Qatar will play in to boost our global sporting ever airline partner for CON- next year’s Copa sponsorship portfolio, and this MEBOL’s club competitions, partnership is just one more will leverage high brand as- America in Brazil example of our dedication to sociation and large audience the sports sector. We are also visibility at all 260 matches in TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK excited to further expand our both year-long competitions DOHA presence in South America, across the South American and look forward to supporting continent and will feature be- QATAR Airways have signed a the forthcoming CONMEBOL ginning with the CONMEBOL football sponsorship deal with football competitions.” Libertadores semi-finals on 31 the South American Football CONMEBOL President, October. The airline will also be Confederation CONMEBOL Alejandro Domínguez, said: the presenting and sole partner (From left) Hassan al Thawadi, Gianni Infantino and Sheikh Hamad to become the confederation's “We are proud to embark on for the Recopa Sudamericana, bin Khalifa bin Ahmed al Thani at a ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, "official global airline partner" this journey with Qatar Air- the home and away fixture Malaysia, on Tuesday. for four-and-a-half-year. ways, one of the world’s most between the champions of As part of the agreement, prestigious airlines, to drive CONMEBOL Libertadores and TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK also thanked AFC members for Qatar Airways will be the spon- football development in South CONMEBOL Sudamericana. DOHA remaining committed to fully sor of CONMEBOL’s profes- America. CONMEBOL’s com- Qatar Airways has long supporting a successful edition sional football club competi- petitions have a rich heritage celebrated its strong ties with The World Cup trophy could be fought over by 48 teams in Qatar FIFA President Gianni Infantino of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in tions across South America and offer some of the world’s South America; earlier this year 2022. (TASS) was joined by AFC chief Sheikh Qatar. until the end of the 2022 World most exciting and competi- the airline announced it was the Salman bin Ibrahim al Khalifa “We look forward to wel- Cup in Qatar. tive professional football. And Official Jersey Sponsor of the and scores of other football of- coming the football family to the CONMEBOL is the conti- thanks to recent improve- world-renowned Argentinian Argentine winger ficials to celebrate the hosting 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The nental governing body of foot- ments, our tournaments are football club the Boca Juniors No touchline ban for of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in event is four years away, but we ball in South America and is also among the world’s fast- through the 2022/23 season. Mourinho after FA Di Maria estends Qatar. can’t wait for the event to begin,” one of FIFA's six continental est growing. Naturally, we’re Baker confirmed that Boca charge 'not proven' PSG deal until 2021 Qatar Football Association he said. confederations. delighted to partner with Qa- Juniors will play in Qatar early (QFA) President Sheikh Hamad Qatar Airways Group Chief tar Airways, the world’s fast- in 2019 -- talks are ongoing for LONDON: The threat of a touch- PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain bin Khalifa bin Ahmed al Thani, AFC must avoid return Executive, Akbar al Baker, est growing airline, to bring Argentinians to play in a poten- line ban hanging over Jose winger Angel Di Maria has signed Vice President Saud al Mohan- to ‘turmoil and instability’: said: “Qatar Airways is thrilled our continents closer together tial tournament. Mourinho was removed Wednes- a two-year contract extension nadi, Secretary General Mansoor Sheikh Salman to partner with CONMEBOL, through sport and build a Also next year, Qatar's na- day when a Football Association with the club keeping him at the al Ansari and Hassan al Thawadi, Asian Football Confedera- which is the oldest continen- brighter future for all of South tional side will play in the Copa charge brought against the French champions until June Secretary General of Supreme tion (AFC) President Sheikh Sal- tal confederation in the world. American football.” America in Brazil. Manchester United manager for 2021. Committee for Delivery & Legacy man bin Khalifa warned against using foul language was declared The 30-year old joined PSG (SC) joined the AFC family for a a return to “turmoil and insta- "not proven". Television footage from Manchester United in 2015 dinner party at the Grand Hyatt bility” on Wednesday in Kuala showed Mourinho saying some- for an estimated fee of 60 million Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Lumpur as he launched his bid to thing, apparently in his native euros ($68.9m), at the time it FIFA Secretary-General Fa- retain his position at the helm of Portuguese, while at one point was the second largest transfer tima Samoura was also present the continent’s governing body. looking into a camera, as he fee paid by the Parc des Princes as were Presidents of football Sheikh Salman, who is seek- headed towards the tunnel after club for a player, behind Uruguay- bodies from across the Asian ing a third term in office, was the final whistle of the comeback an striker Edinson Cavani. continent. first elected AFC president in win over Newcastle. He also "I have loved the last three At the ceremony, Qatar re- 2013 to complete the term of made a gesture with his right years in Paris where I have iterated that it would bring the former president Mohammed hand while speaking, pointing everything I need to play my world together by hosting the bin Hammam. The Bahraini with his little finger. But a state- best football" Di Maria said in 2022 FIFA World Cup. QFA was reelected to his post in 2015 ment issued by the FA said: "A a statement. "Every day I feel President also lauded the efforts and is seeking another term in charge against Jose Mourinho for honoured and motivated to be a of AFC for taking the game to all office when the confederation’s allegedly using language which part of such an ambitious project corners of the Asian continent. elections are held on April 6 was abusive and/or insulting - unique in Europe. Along with my The special gathering has next year. and/or improper has been found teammates, we have a lot more been called to celebrate the in- “We all remember only too not proven following an Inde- great things to achieve and we auguration of the new AFC head- well the problems of the past, pendent Regulatory Commission will continue to help PSG grow quarters in the Malaysian capital. that period of turmoil and insta- hearing today. "It related to an as a big club internationally," he QFA Vice President al Mo- bility,” he told the AFC congress incident at the end of the Man- added. hannadi delivered a short speech on Wednesday. “No one wants to chester United versus Newcastle After starting with Rosario to highlight Qatar’s amazing return to that image of the AFC United game on 6 October 2018. Central in south America he preparation to stage the 2022 and I’m determined we shall not. "Written reasons for the decision moved to Europe and joined FIFA World Cup. In his speech, We also need to protect the AFC of the Independent Regulatory Benfica in 2007, before signing he thanked FIFA and AFC chiefs and the member associations Commission will be published for Real Madrid three years later. for being supportive of the World from unwanted third party inter- Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar al Baker with CONMEBOL President, Alejandro Domínguez at in due course. This decision is He moved to Manchester United Cup preparations in Qatar. He ference.” (REUTERS) the signing ceremony at Oryx Rotan in Doha on Wednesday. subject to appeal." (AFP) in 2014 and then PSG. (AFP) Sports Thursday, November 1, 2018 19 Nadal pulls Attiyah aims to equal Sulayem’s out of Paris; Djokovic MERC title record in Kuwait number one AFP Wednesday afternoon. He will PARIS Ace Qatari be hoping to finish on his re- turn to the MERC – a series he RAFAEL Nadal pulled out of rallyist needs a came within a whisker of win- the Paris Masters on Wednes- win to match ning outright back in 1993. day guaranteeing Novak Djoko- Lebanon’s Henry Kahy vic's return to world number record of 14 titles needs to stay out of trouble one spot. and cross the finish line to Announcing his withdraw- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK confirm the MERC 3 title for al at a hastily arranged press ARIFJAN (KUWAIT) two-wheel drive cars with Jor- conference Nadal said: “My danian navigator Musa Djiy- abdominal muscles haven't NASSER Saleh al Attiyah will erian also eager to clinch the felt good for the past few days, be aiming to match one of the MERC 3 Co-Drivers’ Champi- especially on serve, doctors rec- longest-standing records in onship. “We are here to drive ommended that I didn't play.” world motor sport when he for a finish to confirm the ti- Djokovic arrived in Paris heads an international field tle,” said Kahy. knowing that he would regain of competitors from eight na- “Then we want to end the the top spot he relinquished tions into Kuwait’s exciting season with another good per- two years ago if he bettered the return to the FIA Middle East formance in Qatar.” Spaniard's performance at the Rally Championship (MERC) This year’s event is being indoor event he has won four at Kuwait Motor Town on organised by the Basil Salem times. Thursday afternoon. al Sabah Motor Racing Club The Wimbledon and US While Kuwait celebrates (BMRC) under the chairman- Open champion becomes the its own milestone of hosting ship of Sheikh Athbi Nayef first player to start the season a first international FIA-sanc- Jaber al Ahmad al Sabah and outside the top 20 and end up tioned event at its new FIA in conjunction with the Gen- top of the ATP rankings since grade one race circuit facility, eral Authority for Sport and Marat Safin in 2000. south of Kuwait City, Attiyah Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and Matthieu Baumel will be chasing more silverware in Kuwait this weekend. the Kuwait International Au- The 14-time Grand Slam is focusing on claiming out- tomobile Club (KIAC). Zain champion had begun his pur- right victory in the three-day ni Bernacchini and Chris Pat- O The Qatari already has N cars such as the Subaru Im- and Fahad al Mutairi. Kuwait is the main sponsor on suit of the top spot in encourag- event with his Autotek-run terson (25 wins apiece). the record for the greatest preza and derivatives of the Nasser Khalifa al Attiyah this occasion. ing fashion with a 7-5, 6-1 defeat Ford Fiesta R5. This result Attiyah said: “This is an Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. returns to active competition Action gets underway of Joao Sousa on Tuesday, his would net the Qatari a record- important rally for several number of successes in Local driver Meshari al after a long absence working with a timed special stage of 19th consecutive win. equalling 14th regional rally reasons. Obviously the record the history of the Kuwait Thefiri stands on the verge of in a senior role within both 2.3km at Kuwait Motor Town For Nadal it means delay- title and put him alongside is important, but the Kuwait Rally with six wins (2009, claiming another showroom the Qatar Motor and Motor- Race Circuit from 16.00hrs ing his long awaited comeback Dubai’s Mohammed Ben Su- Rally is always challenging 2011 and 2013-2016) to title with Qatari navigator cycle Federation and the FIA. on Thursday afternoon, but from injury which has kept him layem in the history books. and it would be nice to wrap Ben Sulayem’s four (1985, Nasser al Kuwari, but compe- He teams up with the experi- the desert action is split into sidelined since the US Open. The Qatari already has up the championship before 1988, 1989 and 2006). tition is sure to be fierce from enced Italian navigator Nicola two loops of six different loose “It’s been a difficult year for the record for the greatest the final round in Qatar in a host of Jordanian, Omani, Arena, who won the regional surface stages on Friday and me in terms of injuries, and so number of successes in the two-weeks’ time.” Qatari and Kuwaiti rivals. title with the late Misfer al Saturday. I’d prefer to avoid doing any- history of the Kuwait Rally Czech driver Vojtech Stajf his Qatari rival to the finish Khaled Juma leads the Marri in 2010. “We had a look at some thing drastic,” he told the media with six wins (2009, 2011 and is attempting to to win the re- and complete all the special way for the Hashemite King- Arena, who competed of the stages on Tuesday and minutes before his intended 2013-2016) to Ben Sulayem’s gional rally series and Ladislav stages. That would not be dom and still has a chance in Kuwait in 2016 with al the rest on Wednesday,” said match against compatriot Fern- four (1985, 1988, 1989 and Kucera has replaced Marketa sufficient for Stajf to prevent to win the title, while fellow Nuami, said: “The stages are Attiyah’s navigator Baumel. ando Verdasco. 2006). Skacelova as his navigator in al Attiyah from retaining the countrymen Ihab al Shorafa nice, quite fast in places and “There is a brand new stage “It wouldn’t have been Attiyah will also be chas- the Skoda Fabia R5. title, however, and Al-Atti- and Shadi Shaban will be a little confusing where there – KMT – and that will be the good for me nor anyone to re- ing his 68th MERC win, while Stajf trails Attiyah by 32 yah’s challenger will need to challenging hard. are different tracks from the second and fifth special and turn to the court knowing that victory for navigator Matthieu points in the title race after push hard over the opening Abdullah al Rawahi flies other drivers doing the recce. the first one on Friday. It is I wouldn't be able to play my Baumel would be his 17th rallies in Jordan, Lebanon stages to try and gain the up- the flag in the category for the Nasser and I are working well sandier than we may have ex- best.” in MERC history and would and Cyprus, but there are per hand on leg one. Sultanate of Oman and there together.” pected, but that is easier on During his enforced time move the Frenchman ahead two rounds to go and a pos- While the leading duo are further Group N entries Attiyah got to grips with a the car and we run less risk of out Nadal joined in the clean- of John Spiller into equal sible 39 points available to swap seconds for supremacy for Qatar’s Nasser Khalifa al rally car again at a recent test punctures or damage.” up operation after flash floods third in the regional Hall of the winner of each race with at the top of the leader board, Attiyah and Rashed al Nuami session in Lebanon and aired In a total route of killed 12 people on the Spanish Fame behind Ronan Morgan 30 potentially on offer to a fascinating tussle is sure to and Kuwaiti drivers Jassim al his rally car in the desert close 587.80km, 198.62km will be holiday island of Majorca where (41 wins) and a tying Giovan- the Czech if he can shadow develop in MERC 2 for Group Muqahwi, Mubarak al Thefiri to Kuwait Motor Town on timed against the clock. he lives. Elias stuns defending champion Ooredoo opens registration ElShorbagy to book semis spot for 2019 Doha Marathon TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Farag, Momen set DOHA up all-Egyptian IN a bid to continue its pro- gramme dto engage citizens to semi-final clash keep a healthy lifestyle, Oore- doo has launched the seventh annual Ooredoo Marathon AYENI OLUSEGUN which will take place on Janu- DOHA ary 11, 2019 in Doha in a press conference on Wednesday. WORLD number 11 Diego Ooredoo also said it will Elias pulled off a major upset announce the exact route in as he stunned world number the coming weeks. one and defending champion Ooredoo began the Oore- Mohamed ElShorbagy in the doo Marathon event to in- quarter-finals of the Qatar spire Qatar’s communities to Ooredoo COO Yousuf Abdulla al Kubaisi speaking at a press Squash Classic. get fit and raise money for a conference to launch the Ooredoo 2019 Marathon in Doha on The result ended ElShor- good cause. 100 percent of the Wednesday. (JALAL PATHIYOOR) bagy's pursuit of a fourth Qa- registration fees for the mara- tar Classic crown and a sev- thon will be donated to charity we are inviting all of Qatar’s Prizes will be awarded to enth consecutive appearance and fees will range depending communities to take part, as the best runners in a range of in the final in what proved on the selected course and age well as runners from around categories, based on age and to be his first real test in the of the participant. the world.” gender. tournament. Yousuf Abdulla al Kubaisi, This 2019 Ooredoo Doha Anyone interested in run- The 21-year-old Peru star COO Ooredoo Qatar, said: Marathon will feature courses ning the 2019 Ooredoo Mara- announced himself on the big “I’m delighted to announce for runners of all abilities -in- thon can find more informa- stage winning in five sets; 11- that registration is now open cluding a 10km run, half-mar- tion and register at https:// 8, 11-13, 13-11, 10-12 and 11-7 for the 2019 Ooredoo Mara- athon, full marathon, 5km run www.premieronline.com/ in 76 minutes. thon! This event promises to and a special children’s 1km event/ooredoo_doha_mara- “I’m really happy to be be our most diverse ever, as fun run. thon_2019_3912 into the semis of a major event for the first time in my career and to do it by beating Diego Elias of Peru celebrates his quarter-finals win over world number one and defending champion Mo- the World No.1 is special,” hamed ElShorbagy of Egypt during the Qatar Squash Classic at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Elias said. Complex in Doha on Wednesday. “I was very close to beat- Pakistan down New Zealand by ing a few top players and I have had some long 5 game matches. Today, I had a good two runs in last-over T20 thriller news this morning, and I AFP thought it was going to be SCOREBOARD NEW ZEALAND a good day. I was right, my ABU DHABI C. Munro c Asif b Shadab ...... 58 day just got even better,” the PAKISTAN G. Phillips b Hasan ...... 12 former British Junior Open LEFT-ARM pace bowler Babar Azam c Seifert b Milne ...... 7 K. Williamson c and b Wasim ...... 11 Sahibzada Farhan c Munro b Patel ...... 1 C. de Grandhomme run out ...... 6 champion added. Shaheen Shah Afridi defended Asif Ali c Phillips b de Grandhomme ...... 24 R. Taylor not out ...... 42 The twice-world junior 17 runs in the last over as Paki- Mohammad Hafeez c Southee b Milne ...... 45 C. Anderson c Malik b Hasan ...... 9 champion will face German stan defeated New Zealand by Sarfraz Ahmed c Anderson b Sodhi ...... 34 T. Seifert b Hasan ...... 0 Simon Rösner for a place in two runs in a thrilling finish to Shoaib Malik run out ...... 8 T. Southee not out ...... 5 Faheem Ashraf not out ...... 10 Extras: (lb2, w1) ...... 3 the final after the fourth seed the first Twenty20 international Imad Wasim not out ...... 14 Total: (for six wkts; 20 overs) ...... 146 overcame seventh seed Paul in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. Extras: (lb2, w3) ...... 5 Did not bat: A. Milne, I. Sodhi, Ajaz Patel Fall of wickets: Coll of New Zealand 8-11, 11- New Zealand needed six off Total: (For six wkts; 20 overs) ...... 148 1-50 (Phillips), 2-79 (Munro), 3-84 (Munro), 4-89 9, 11-4, 12-10. the last delivery to tie the match Did not bat: Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah (Grandhomme), 5-123 (Anderson), 6-132 (Seifert) Afridi Fall of wickets: 1-8 (Azam), 2-10 (Farhan), 3-77 Bowling: Wasim 4-0-26-1, Ashraf 2-0-15-0, Hasan Rosner started slow before but experienced batsman Ross (Hafeez), 4-93 (Ali), 5-121 (Sarfraz), 6-123 (Malik) 4-0-35-3, Hafeez 3-0-13-0, Shadab 4-0-26-1, seeing off Coll, but the Ger- Taylor managed just a bound- Bowling: Patel 4-0-27-1, Southee 4-0-30-0, Milne 4-0- Shaheen 3-0-29-0 man said his confidence was ary as New Zealand – set 149 28-2 (1w), Grandhomme 3-0-24-1 (1w), Sodhi 4-0-24- Result: Pakistan won by two runs perhap low in the begining. Ali Farag plays a shot during his match against Karim Abdel Gawad on Wednesday. to win – finished at 146-6 at 1 (1w), Munro 1-0-13-0, “I didn’t mean to play that Sheikh Zayed Stadium. slow pace at the start, it was Results semis and it’s time to prepare last year's runner-up Tarek The victory gave world Sunday. Mohammad Hafeez nings, dominated by opener just me not being confident fora really tough battle to- Momen, also of Egypt. number one ranked Pakistan top-scored with 45 in Pakistan's Colin Munro's 42-ball 58 with enough, and then when I went Tarek Momen (EGY) bt. Joel Makin (WAL) 8-11, morrow,” Rosner said. Momen ended Welshman their seventh consecutive win 148-6 after they won the toss three sixes and six boundaries. for it, I just clipped the top of 11-6, 14-12, 11-6 (51m) Elsewhere, second seed Joel Makin's run in four sets since July and 15th in 17 Twen- and batted. Pakistan’s varied bowling, the tin, which didn’t help with Ali Farag (EGY) bt. [6] Karim Abdel Gawad (EGY) Ali Farag beat compatriot and despite losing the first 8-11. ty20 internationals this year. Taylor finished with a led by Hasan Ali with 3-35, my confidence. 11-9, 11-7, 11-8 (45m) 2016 champion Karim Abdel The match which took 51 min- Pakistan, who are on a roll 26-ball 42 not out with three pulled them back significantly. “I’m trying to improve Diego Elias (PER) bt. [1] Mohamed ElShorbagy Gawad in straight sets. Farag utes, saw off the match 11-6, after whitewashing Australia boundaries but could not keep Pakistan dismissed Glenn constantly and put in every- (EGY) 11-8, 11-13, 13-11, 10-12, 11-7 (76m) will now take on the mantle of 14-12 and 11-6. 3-0 in Dubai on Sunday, now the run rate down as New Zea- Phillips (12), Munro, captain thing that I can. I have good Simon Rösner (GER) bt. [7] Paul Coll (NZL)8-11, favourite as he claimed the all- The semi-finals will be have a 1-0 lead in the three- land needed 53 in the last five Kane Williamson (11) and Colin memories from here last year, 11-9, 11-4, 12-10 (63m) Egyptian clash 11-9, 11-7, 11-8. held on Thurday from 5;30 match series with the last two overs. That was in contrast from de Grandhomme (six) as New it’s good to be back at the He will face third seed and pm Doha time. matches in Dubai on Friday and the first five overs of their in- Zealand stalled at 89-4. 20 Thursday, November 1, 2018 The Last Word

CURTAIN COMES DOWN ON MILIPOL QATAR 2018 Amir tours Milipol Qatar 2018 pavilions

HE Amir His Highness ly cybersecurity and security Sheikh Tamim bin management of major events, THamad al Thani visited communications software on Wednesday morning the and airport security systems, 12th International Event for among others. Homeland Security and Civil The Amir visited several Defence (Milipol Qatar 2018) sections of the Ministry of at the Doha Exhibition and Interior and the pavilion of the Convention Centre, to learn Internal Security Force (Lekh- about the latest technologies wiya). He was also briefed on and global defence and secu- the command and control unit rity industries. of Hamad Medical Corpora- The Amir toured the tion. The Amir was also briefed pavilions and sections of the on a number of security, safety exhibition, which witnessed and surveillance applications the participation of several designed by young Qataris for international companies and individuals and institutions. local institutions. During the The Amir was accompa- tour, the Amir reviewed the lat- nied by Prime Minister and est products of the companies Minister of Interior HE Sheikh in the field of safety, defence Abdullah bin Nasser bin and internal security, especial- Khalifa al Thani. (QNA) Khulaifi launches online 8,487 visit expo, contracts edition of Police Magazine worth QR527.5mn signed

THE 12th edition of Milipol 352 reporters from different Qatar concluded successfully parts of the world covered.” at Doha Exhibition and Con- Member of Milipol Qatar vention Center on Wednesday Committee Brig Saud al Shafi evening with 8,487 visiting said that the Ministry of Interi- the exhibition and contracts or signed two contracts worth worth QR527.5 million QR68 million with two cyber signed. security companies towards Addressing a press the end of the exhibition. conference on the occasion, Michael Weatherseed, DIRECTOR of Public Secu- He added that the local President of Milipol Qatar Milipol Events director point- rity Staff Major General HE media and newspapers played PM MEETS UKRAINIAN MINISTER: Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Maj Gen Nasser bin Fahad al ed out that contracts worth a Saad bin Jassim al Khulaifi an important role in the suc- Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani met on Wednesday with Ukraine’s Minister of Internal Affairs Arsen Ava- Thani said, “The 12th edition total of QR527.5 million were launched the electronic edi- cess of the Milipol Qatar 2018 kov and his accompanying delegation, on the occasion of their visit to Qatar to attend the 12th Milipol of the exhibition received signed during the exhibition. tion of Police Magazine (Al exhibition and introducing it Qatar 2018. The meeting reviewed relations between the two countries and ways of developing them, 8,487 visitors, which is 39 Maj Gen Nasser bin Fahad Shurta Maa’k) on the side- to the highest level. especially in the security field, and discussed a number of regional and international issues.(QNA) percent more compared to al Thani announced that the lines of Milipol Qatar 2018. Brigadier Abdullah 2016. The expo was held in a 13th edition of Milipol Qatar The magazine is published Khalifa al Muftah, director space 30 percent bigger than will be held in 2020 from by the Public Relations De- of the Public Relations De- in 2016 and was covered by October 26 to 28. (TNN) partment of the Ministry of partment at the MoI, said Interior (MoI). the step taken by the min- Stadium security solutions Speaking on the occasion, istry to stop printing ver- MOI INKS LOI WITH Khulaifi praised the media for sions of the Police Magazine NEPAL POLICE: cooperating with the MoI to (Al Shurta Maak) and other highlight of British pavilion THE Ministry of Interior communicate its mission of magazines issued by other (MoI) signed a Letter of In- ensuring security and safety departments and bring in HISHAM ALJUNDI “We have a big desire to work with the Qa- tent (LoI)with Nepal Police of people. one website comes within DOHA tari government since the World Cup is coming on Wednesday to enhance He stressed that the lo- the framework of the tech- and we want to support Qatar as much as we cooperation in combating cal press demonstrated great nological advancement pur- THE British pavilion was a major attraction can”, he explained. crimes and conducting awareness and loyalty to- sued by the ministry. at the Milipol Qatar 2018 exhibition, which Foreman added that they also want to con- training courses. The LoI wards the homeland, espe- The magazines will be concluded in Doha on Wednesday. The pa- tribute to Qatar’s efforts to realise its National was signed by Director cially with regard to the secu- available online and down- vilion showcased a wide range of modern se- Vision 2030. General of Public Security, rity aspects. loadable in PDF format. curity solutions, including stadium security. “We have a long history of dealing with se- Staff Major General HE The United Kingdom Department of In- curity issues in the United Kingdom. As such, Saad bin Jassim al Khulaifi and Inspector General of Nepal Police ternational Trade’s Defence and Security Or- we have built significant capability in defence Sarbendra Khanal. (TNN) ganisation (ITDSO) supervised the 14 stands and security and we want to share that technol- at the pavilion hosting more than 50 British ogy with Qatar. Qatar is a priority country for MOI SIGNS LOI WITH enterprises specialising in defence and security us to partner with”, he added. MEXICO: The Ministry of solutions. Hugo Rosemont, director of Security and Interior (MoI) signed on “Our role is to help UK companies export Resilience at the ADS group remarked, “You Wednesday a Letter of defence and security equipment and encourage can see a broad range of security capabilities Intent (LoI)with Mexican joint ventures and partnerships, especially in that our members have got, such as physical Secretariat of Interior for co- the Qatari market”, said Adam Thomas, head protection measures for the security and con- operation on cyber-security, of the British delegation and spokesman of the trol over sporting venues and intelligent CCTV combating money launder- ITDSO. cameras integrated system.” ing and human trafficking, Elaborating on it, Rob Foreman, deputy He added, “We have many companies and exchange of experienc- MILIPOL PANEL HONOURS SPONSORS, PARTICIPANTS: Direc- director of the Defence and Security Organisa- boasting of integrated security systems that are es in the field of securing tor of Public Security Staff Major General HE Saad bin Jassim al tion said that their role is to facilitate partner- conducting meetings with the concerned au- major events. The LoI was Khulaifi presents an award to Ahmed Abdullah al Jamal, chairman ships in Qatar and share their latest technolo- thorities here for World Cup 2022 surveillance signed by Major General HE Saad bin Jassim al Khulaifi and Ricardo of the General Customs Authority. gies in the field of security and defence. arrangements. Eduardo Aranda, commissioner of the Federal Police, Mexico. (TNN) Visitors show interest in MoI’s awareness campaigns

SANTHOSH CHANDRAN Booklets displaying de- of Qatar Coast Guard said, in 2018 and Union of Euro- general customs, traffic of- the traffic laws and penalties Mukundan said, “More than DOHA tailed information about traf- “People are more interested in pean Football Associations fences, maritime laws and fire for violations.” 750 judicial cases in India fic law, rules and regulations general information about day- Championship in France safety precautions, which peo- Meanwhile, Axxonet Sys- have been screened through THE International Exhibition of water sports, fire and safety to-day function of different de- in 2016 as Qatar is hosting ple like to read.” tem Technologies which exhib- our brain mapping system. of Internal Security and Civil systems, various services of- partments, such as the risk fac- World Cup in 2022. An official at the informa- ited ‘Neuro Signature System’, We foresee a potential market Defence (Milipol Qatar 2018), fered by different government tors involved in Coast Guard’s Physical trainer at an inde- tion desk of Community Police a technological device used by in Qatar’s concern over public which concluded in Doha on agencies and state-of-the-art operation, maritime law as well pendent school who visited the said, “Including mobile apps, the police in different countries security.” Wednesday, had much to of- cyber security technologies as the latest technologies in exhibition said, “More than fun we provide all necessary in- to detect crime though brain Mukundan also said that fer not only to the defence and were of great interest to the each sector”. and entertainment, Milipol of- formation about the services mapping of accused, attracted Milipol provided them an op- security officials as well as In- common visitors at the exhi- The visitors also enjoyed fers specific information about provided by the Ministry of In- large number of IT enthusiasts. portunity to introduce the formation Technology experts, bition. the seminars on the security security devices. The booklets terior to people. We also have Director of Axxonet Sys- technology developed by them but also to the common people. An official at the pavilion of FIFA World Cup in Russia also contain information about stands to inform people about tem Technologies Chetan to an international audience.