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In the name of every Qatari, we welcome everyone in everyone’s Doha: Amir Amir opens Arabian Gulf Cup Tribune News Network Doha

The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani opened the 24th edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup at Khalifa International Stadium in an electrifying atmosphere amid much fanfare on Tuesday. The Amir declared the Arabian Gulf Cup open and welcomed, in the name of every Qatari, everyone in “everyone’s Doha”. The opening was attended by the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani, HH Sheikh Jas- sim bin Hamad al Thani, the Person- al Representative of HH the Amir, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa al Thani, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa al Thani and HE Sheikh Jas- sim bin Khalifa al Thani. The opening was also attended by Speaker of the National Assem- bly of Kuwait HE Marzouq bin Ali al Ghanim, sheikhs, ministers, heads of the Gulf Olympic committees and federations, heads of the diplomatic missions accredited to the state, sen- ior officials in the sports field and a huge crowd. Hundreds of performers took part in the opening ceremony which lasted for about 45 minutes ahead The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani and the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani at the opening of the Arabian Gulf Cup at Khalifa International Stadium on Tuesday. of the opening match between hosts Qatar and Iraq. The traditional sword dance was Famous regional players and of- opening match saw Iraq make a the 49th minute through Abdulaziz the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The opening ceremony began also performed showcasing brother- ficials of the past were also honoured roaring start with midfielder Mo- Hatem. Many Iraqi fans could also be with a visual display of heritage hood among the people of the region. on the occasion. hammad Qasem scoring a brace Each of the goals were welcomed seen cheering and waving flags. “It’s paintings, a documentary film about Spectators were also shown a The Amir then attended the with super strikes in the 18th and with a roar from as many as 37,890 a moment of pride for all Arabs,” the history of the Gulf Cup since its glimpse of memorable moments opening match between and Iraq, 27th minutes. spectators who thronged the Khalifa said an Iraqi fan waving the flag. inception in 1970 and the entry of from previous Gulf Cup editions on which Iraq won 2-1. Asian champions Qatar, among International Stadium, which will flags of participating countries. giant screens erected at the stadium. There were more cheers as the top favourites, pulled one back in also be one of the eight venues for See also pages 11, 13 & 16  Food security is top Baladna set for QSE listing on Dec 11 of the Baladna Company by the Company to receive constitutive general assembly, announced the completion of the priority: Minister 2,500 more cows soon procedures for the incorporation of the company at the conclusion QNA one in Qatar to the country’s food Satyendra Pathak of the meeting. Doha security. Doha Baladna Company Board Mem- He highlighted that a lot of food ber Ramez Mhd Rusian al Khayyat Minister of Municipality and security related projects is being Baladna Company is all set be said the company will receive 2,500 Environment HE Abdulla bin Ab- implemented by the private sec- listed on Qatar Stock Exchange more cows from America in January dulaziz bin Turki al Subaie said on tor. Some of the projects include (QSE) on December 11 this year and February next year. Baladna Tuesday that Qatar producing vegeta- Grab your copy of after the company’s constitutive currently has approximately 18,000 considers food secu- bles in greenhouses, general assembly gave its nod Mohamad Moataz Mhd cows housed in two farms. rity a top priority. egg farms, fish and for the final establishment of the Ruslan al Khayat, whose name Speaking at the shrimp farms as well with Today’s Qatar Tribune company in Doha on Tuesday. was approved as the chairman More on page 9  opening ceremony as projects that sup- of the second annual port livestock such as Conference on Food producing feed and Security by Al Arab, organic fertilizer. the minister said “These projects food security has will help achieve self- many aspects, as it sufficiency from high- Kahramaa completes commissioning of is connected to both quality agricultural the agricultural and products, and to build the industrial sec- up a strategic stock QR300 mn Al Bidaa Metro sub-station tors. “Qatar’s strat- Qatar’s with cheap prices. egy will focus on pro- strategy will Another main goal Meriam Jelliti and other allied equipment, with a ducing local goods focus on is to reach optimum Doha full capacity of 100 MVA. that the country levels of production “Kahramaa in coordination has a comparative producing local goods that would reflect on Qatar General Electricity and with Qatar Rail seeks to provide advantage in pro- such as dairy, dates, the growth of the ag- Water Corporation (Kahramaa) the highest standards of reliabil- ducing. Such goods red meat, poultry, ricultural sector,” he has completed the commission- ity in its electricity networks at include fresh pro- eggs and fish. added. ing of the QR300 million Al Bidaa par with the global standards and duce, dairy, dates, Qatar has made Metro sub-station. regulations required for metro sta- red meat, poultry, — HE Abdulla bin great progress over Now, all the five electricity sub- tions,” Kuwari added. eggs and fish. The Abdulaziz bin Turki al the past two years stations of Kahramaa pertaining to With a total cost of QR900 other element of the Subaie when it comes to in- the Doha Metro project have come million, Kahramaa has complet- strategy is to build a creasing the level of to an end with a multi-storey car ed all five sub-stations, provid- strategic stock of the self-sufficiency from parking. ing all electricity requirements to most crucial products that are not agricultural products, he added. “We are proud to complete all Doha Metro project, starting with produced locally, most important The minister said he looked for- electricity sub-stations for Qatar Abo Fatnas that was completed in of which is wheat, sugar, rice, and ward to further cooperation with Rail to provide Doha Metro Project July of 2017, followed by Lusail, cooking oil,” he said. the private sector in terms of poli- with all electricity needs,” Kah- Officials inspect the Al Bidaa Metro sub-station on Tuesday. Al Waab, and West Doha stations The minister added that holding cies and developmental projects, ramaa President Eng Essa bin Hi- all in 2018, and finally Al Bidaa a second edition of the conference and to take appropriate measures to lal al Kuwari said. Qatar electricity transmission net- by 132 KV cable with the length of sub-station. reflects the commitment of every- protect and use natural resources. Al Bidaa 33/123 KV Electricity work expansion project. The sub- 5.4 km. The substation has 132/32 sub-station is a part of phase 12 of station is fed from Al Suwaidi super KV transformers, 132/33 KV GIS Continued on page 2  02 Wednesday, November 27, 2019

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EAA, Italy, UNESCO sign PALESTINIAN PRESIDENT ARRIVES IN DOHA Six-storey Al Bidaa pact to improve access to schools for Iraqi children station park has the Tribune News Network act quickly to provide education capacity for 625 cars Doha in the region, Director General for Development Cooperation Continued from page 1  the west. THE Education Above All in the Italian Ministry of Foreign The substation building Foundation (EAA), has signed Affairs and International Co- The Al Bidaa sub-station has a six-storey car park that an agreement with the Italian operation Giorgio Marrapodis- project and associated car can accommodate up to 625 government and UNESCO, tressed the pressing need for parking was completed in cars. to support its project in Iraq providing education and skills more than two million work- The car-parking facility to enroll 150,000 children in to school children in Iraq. ing hours. will be completed soon. It is schools in Babil, Baghdad, He added that Iraq, Italy, Al Bidaa sub-station will being equipped with the lat- Erbil, Ninawa, Saladin and EAA and UNESCO will de- support two lines – the Doha est safety and security sys- Dhiqar governorates. vote their expertise to support Metro Gold Line that con- tems followed in Qatar. The Based on this agreement, various educational activities. nects the East-West line ex- main entrance of the build- the Italian Development Co- He expressed the hope President of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Doha on Tuesday on a work visit to Qatar. The tending from Ras Bu Aboud ing and floors have been operation will rehabilitate that this pilot project would Palestinian president and his accompanying delegation were welcomed at Hamad International Airport to Al Aziziya, and the Green provided with electric dis- 10 schools to provide quality result in a formula for joint by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad al Muraikhi and Palestinian Ambassador to Line – also known as educa- play screens, displaying the education and school sup- cooperation with EAA to pro- Qatar HE Munir Abdullah Ghannam. (QNA) tion line, that runs east from number of vacant parking plies for some 17,000 chil- mote development in Iraq Al Riffa to Al Mansoura in lots available at each floor. dren in Saladin and Baghdad and other countries. governorates, in addition to Director of UNESCO, launching a campaign to en- Iraq Office, Paolo Fontani, roll children in schools. thanked EAA and the Italian EAA Representative Lee- government for their support, naal Derham stressed that emphasising that improving the agreements aim at bring- the ability of out-of-school Qatar realised importance of ing about systemic change children to access quality ed- in order to make education ucation will pave way for fu- available to every child. She ture collective efforts in Iraq. pointed out that this agree- At the World Innovation air cargo in 2017: QA official ment comes within the Summit for Education (WISE framework of continuous ef- 2019), EAA, founded by HH forts to reach out-of-school Sheikha Mozabint Nasser, re- Qatar Airways Cargo is one of the world’s leading air cargo carriers, serving more than 60 freighter destinations worldwide children in Iraq, expressing affirmed its commitment to gratitude for the Italian gov- work to give out-of-school Rahul Preeth ways Cargo’s 28th freighter ers plucked from Latin Amer- ernment’s support. children access to quality pri- Doha entered into commercial ser- ica, Africa and Southeast Asia Speaking about the need to mary education. vice, Halleux said, terming transit through Doha every QATAR Airways Cargo’s the Qatari flag carrier as one day into different parts of the “massive” but behind-the- of the largest cargo airlines in world, Halleux said. stage role became apparent the world. Qatar Airways Cargo is Ministry recalls Mercedes-Benz AMG C and critical two years ago Air cargo accounts for less one of the world’s leading when the illegal blockade cut than 2 percent of world trade international air cargo car- 63 S, AMG E63 S, AMG GLC 63 S models off the country’s main supply tonnage, yet 40 percent of riers, serving more than 60 The Ministry of Commerce The ministry said that it lines, a senior official of the world trade value is carried freighter destinations world- and Industry (MoCI), in co- would coordinate with the airlines has said. by air, he said, asserting that wide via its world-class Doha operation with Nasser Bin dealer to follow up on the main- “Air freight is a massive air cargo would remain a pre- hub. It also delivers freight Khaled Automobiles, dealer tenance and repair works and industry that nobody knows ferred solution for transport- to more than 160 key busi- of Mercedes-Benz in Qatar, would communicate with cus- about. June 5, 2017, is the day ing higher-value goods that ness and leisure destinations has recalled Mercedes-Benz tomers to ensure that the neces- Qatar discovered the impor- are time sensitive and perish- globally on more than 200 AMG C 63 S, AMG E63 S and sary repairs are carried out. tance of air cargo”, said Qatar able. er flights, connecting 200 cit- able goods, 15 horses and aircraft. The Qatar Airways AMG GLC 63 S models of 2015 The ministry has urged all Airways Chief Cargo Officer Putting the critical role ies in the world. 170 tonnes of pharmaceuti- Cargo fleet includes two Boe- to 2018 due to AMG suspen- customers to report any viola- Guillaume Halleux while ad- played by QA Cargo in num- Around 200,000 mobile cal drugs are shipped on QA ing 747-8 freighters, 15 Boe- sion control unit software not tion to its Consumer Protec- dressing a session at the Qatar bers, Halleux said the airlines phones, 100 tonnes of gar- freighters every day on an av- ing 777 freighters and eight corresponding to manufacturer tion and Anti-Commercial Trade Summit on Monday. transports 6.5 million kilos of ments, 12,000 parcel pack- erage, the official said. Airbus A330 freighters, be- specifications. Fraud Department. On Tuesday, Qatar Air- cargo every day in 65 freight- ages, 320 tonnes of perish- Besides 75 tonnes of flow- sides other flights. Korean Embassy holds recreational classes Ashghal, ACI to join Ailyn Agonia quarters). Korean culture as civilian hands to improve DOHA The event which saw par- diplomats. A delegation of 20 ticipation of over a thousand persons came to Doha for the THE South Korean Embassy people from across communi- event. concrete structures in Qatar hosted an array of ties, in addition to diplomats The embassy also hosted activities showcasing the com- was organised in collabora- cooking classes attended by QNA Visitor Centre, ranked first munity’s love for sports and tion with Qatar Taekwondo, students of Qatar University, Doha in the category of ‘low rise rich culinary culture recently. Judo and Karate Federation College of the North Atlantic- buildings’. For sports enthusiasts, the and Kukkiwon team, a pioneer Qatar, Northwestern Univer- THE Public Works Author- The MoU includes coop- embassy organised the Korean in globalising taekwondo as a sity in Qatar (NU-Q) as well as ity – Ashghal – has signed eration in joint sponsorship Ambassador’s Cup Taekwon- leading martial art since the other expatriate communities. a Memorandum of Under- of conferences, workshops, do Championship 2019 at Al organisation, also known as The students were given standing (MoU) with the trainings, qualification of Ghahafa Sports Club. the World Taekwondo Head- lessons on preparing ‘Do- American Concrete Institute technical personnel and pro- It was attended by South quarters, was founded in 1972. sirak, which is a Korean word (ACI), to enhance coopera- vision of international certifi- Korean Ambassador HE Kim Composed of South Ko- for packed lunch, Korean rice tion in improving concrete cation in the field of concrete Chang Mo, General Secretary muraikhi, Director of Sport dulla al Harami and Choi Sang rea’s top 70 taekwondo prac- ball Jumeokbap, Korean dish structures through exchange construction within the scope of Qatar Taekwondo Judo & Affairs Dept in the Ministry hwan, director of Kukkiwon titioners, the team takes pride made from cooked rice Gim- of information, expertise of Ashghal program for tech- Karate Federation Eid AliAl- of Culture & Sports Eisa Ab- (World Taekwondo Head- in spreading taekwondo and bap and other delicacies. and training. nical qualification. The MoU was signed at Ashghal President Eng- the Ashghal Headquarters Saad bin Ahmed al Muhan- by President of Ashghal Eng nadiexpressed his happiness Saad bin Ahmed al Muhan- ‘Exceptional actions need to be taken for road safety’ nadi and President of ACI Dr Randall Boston. Two winners of the IKOLI VICTOR Eng Saad bin Ahmed al Mohan- Ian Williams, Transport On the sidelines of the International Concrete DOHA nadi, in his welcome address, Operations senior manager at signing ceremony, two win- Construction Competition said this year’s event is signifi- Supreme Committee, described ners of the International were honoured with the ACI National and international cant in the wake of the recently transportation as a major chal- Concrete Construction Com- award in coordination with road safety and mobility experts announced laws on land trans- lenge for the World Cup in Qa- petition were honoured with have said that for exceptional port regulation and dangerous tar, but exuded confidence that the ACI award in coordina- Ashghal events, exceptional measures goods transportation. it would “provide safe, secure, tion with Ashghal, as the need to be taken for safety. He added that the Ministry functional, reliable, accessible latter is the authority for over signing the MoU, stress- The experts said this at the of Transport and Communica- and seamless mobility for all nomination and evaluation ing that the cooperation be- opening of Mowasalat’s three- tion (MoTC) is working with constituent groups during the of Qatar- based projects that tween Ashghal and ACI will day annual event on road safety international conventions for 2022 FIFA World Cup and as- are competing for the cov- enhance Ashghal’s interna- themed ‘Ensuring safe mobility establishing high level transport sociate events.” eted award. tional reputation. of people and goods during ma- standards in order to ensure of deaths in traffic accidents, the event, he added. He said his He said, “Our objective is to Executive Director of Op- For his part, ACI Presi- jor events in Qatar’ on Tuesday. safe mobility and professional- adding however, that much team will provide ideas, innova- keep Doha moving and manage erations at Qatar Foundation dent Dr Randall Boston The Minister of Transport ising road transport industry. needed to be done still to bring tions and programmes that can congestion to ensure day to day (QF) Ghanim al Ibrahim re- pointed out that the coop- and Communications HE Jas- The opening day seminar down the numbers to the lowest be adopted by Qatar to ensure operations alongside the tour- ceived the first place award eration between Ashghal sim bin Saif al Sulaiti opened focused on national safety vi- possible level. safety of road users. nament.” for Qatar National Library and ACI will include copy- the event, organised in col- sion, policies, mobility challeng- IRU advocates for sustain- Prof Dr Kim Jraiw from Na- He added that the Doha Project in the ‘Decorative right, provision of training laboration with International es for World Cup 2022, industry able standards that improve tional Traffic Safety office gave Metro project is expected to be Concrete’ category whereas courses approved by the in- Road Transport Union (IRU), trends and innovative solutions. road safety and it believes that an insight into Qatar’s next-five- the backbone of Qatar’s inte- Abdulla al Khanji, CEO of Qa- stitute and holding regular National Safety Committee and Patrick Philipp, IRU associ- for mega events as the World year action plan for implemen- grated public transport system, tar Port Management Com- bilateral meetings to update Traffic Department, Qatar. ate director, praised Qatar for Cup, exceptional actions must tation of the National Traffic supported by other QR projects pany (Mwani Qatar) received technology in the field of Mowasalat’s Chairman Dr its ability to reduce the number be taken to guarantee success of Safety Strategy. such as the Lusail LRT. the award for Hamad Ports concrete. 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Amir congratulates Romania president The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani on Tuesday sent a NUAIMI MEETS MOROCCO’S CHIEF PUBLIC PROSECUTOR cable of congratulations to President Klaus Iohannis on his re-elec- Minister of Justice and Acting tion as president of Romania. (QNA) Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Dr Issa bin Saad al Deputy Amir greets Romania president Jafali al Nuaimi met with Chief Public Prosecutor of Morocco The Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani on Tues- and the King’s Attorney-Gen- day sent a cable of congratulations to President Klaus Iohannis on eral Mohamed Abdel Nabawi his re-election as president of Romania. (QNA) on Tuesday. They reviewed areas of legal cooperation Labour minister meets Jordanian team between Qatar and Morocco and exchange of experience Minister of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Af- between the two countries in fairs HE Yousuf Mohamed al Othman Fakhroo, met with Secretary- the fields of rehabilitation and Director of the Public Health Department in the Ministry of Public General of the Ministry of Labour of Jordan Farouk El Hadidi and his training. (QNA) Health Sheikh Dr Mohamed bin Hamad al Thani at the launch of GS accompanying delegation, in Doha on Tuesday. (QNA) Health report in Doha on Monday. Dutch firm GS Health ‘Most women being treated for opens office in Qatar Tribune News Network “It is important that com- Doha panies like GS Health establish in Qatar because they can help infertility at HMC have PCOS’ GS Health, a healthcare con- Qatar further its ambitions and sulting firm, marked the open- implement them. With their rates of miscarriage, gestation- ing of its Qatar office with the independent report, GS Health ‘Worldwide, PCOS is believed to affect one al diabetes and preeclampsia. release of an independent re- experts demonstrated valuable Pregnant women with PCOS port on the steps Qatar can knowledge as well as commit- in 10 women of childbearing age’ are also more likely to require a take to become a world leader ment to help us improve.” C-section because of pregnancy in health outcomes. Tiest Sondaal, Charge Tribune News Network in our IVF, infertility and gynae- complications associated with This was the conclusion of d’Affaires a.i. at the Embassy Doha cology clinics, and each week we the condition.” a successful round table event of the Netherlands, said, ‘’GS treat around 100 women in our Dr Ansari said the treat- organised by GS Health and Health opening an office in Qa- Around half of the women infertility clinics, with over 50 ment plan for PCOS tends to attended by Director of the tar underscores the strong bi- currently being treated for in- percent of them having PCOS,” be individualised based on the Public Health Department in lateral ties in the area of health fertility at HMC have polycys- said Dr Ansari, who is also an patient’s symptoms. She says the Ministry of Public Health care and highlights the contri- tic ovary syndrome (PCOS), assistant professor at Weill Cor- lifestyle factors, such as diet Sheikh Dr Mohamed bin Ham- bution Dutch companies make said Dr Lolwa al Ansari, sen- nell Medicine-Qatar. and exercise, as well as medi- ad al Thani, at the Museum of towards realisation of the Qatar ior consultant, obstetrician/ While the exact cause of cations to regulate menstrual Islamic Art on Monday. National Vision 2030 and Qa- gynaecologist, Reproductive PCOS is unknown, it is thought Dr Lolwa al Ansari, senior consultant, Obstetrician/Gynaecologist and cycles and fertility treatments, The discussion was at- tar’s National Health Strategy.” Medicine at Hamad Medical to involve a strong genetic com- Reproductive Medicine at Hamad Medical Corporation. may also be prescribed, noting tended by representatives of The report analyses the sub- Corporation (HMC). ponent, with stress and envi- that losing extra body weight is the public healthcare sector in stantial gains Qatar has made PCOS is a common health ronmental factors, including “There is no single test to ity of her symptoms. Most pa- highly recommended. Qatar and representatives of the in health care. Qatar ranks in problem caused by an imbal- diet, exercise and pollution be- definitively diagnose PCOS, but tients with PCOS can be treated “At this point, there is Embassy of the Netherlands. the top 15 to 20 percent glob- ance of reproductive hormones lieved to play a role in the condi- any woman who experiences by their primary care doctor, no cure for PCOS, but there Sheikh Dr Mohamed said, ally in terms of health outcomes and is a leading cause of infertil- tion’s development. symptoms of PCOS, such as ir- but specialist treatment may are many ways to decrease, “in Qatar, improved life expec- thanks to high investments in ity in women. Dr Ansari said that while regular periods, or no periods at be required to address specific and in some cases eliminate tancy, better health outcomes world-class secondary care. The “Worldwide, PCOS is be- PCOS cannot be prevented, ear- all, male-pattern balding, extra symptoms, such as infertility,” PCOS symptoms. Several dif- and investment in health infra- report points out that Qatar can lieved to affect one in 10 women ly diagnosis and treatment can hair growth on the face, chin, Dr Ansari pointed out. ferent medicines can treat structure have resulted in Qatar make another big leap by in- of childbearing age. Women help prevent long-term com- or body, acne, or difficulty get- She added: “If a woman sus- symptoms such as irregular being ranked fifth best in the vesting in a more solid and sta- with PCOS have a hormonal plications, such as infertility, ting pregnant, should talk to her pects she has PCOS, it is impor- periods, acne, excess hair, and world and the first in the Middle ble healthcare pyramid. imbalance and metabolism obesity, diabetes, cancer and doctor,” said Dr Ansari. tant that she seek medical care elevated blood sugar. Fertil- East, according to Prosperity The report also reveals that problems that may affect their depression. She says the key to “Blood tests may be used to before attempting to become ity treatments are available to Legatum Index. Additional ef- cost of healthcare does not have overall health and appearance managing PCOS is to treat the analyse the patient’s hormone pregnant as she will require help women get pregnant and fort and investment in preven- to increase as a result of the bet- and it is a common cause of condition’s symptoms and ad- levels and an ultrasound can be monitoring. PCOS can cause lifestyle changes that result in tion, self-care, primary care and ter outcomes, despite the de- infertility. Fortunately, infertil- vises any woman who suspects used to check the appearance problems during pregnancy for weight loss can also help re- integration of different types of mand for care increasing by 30 ity caused by PCOS is treatable. she might have PCOS to talk to of her ovaries. The treatment a woman and her unborn baby. duce many of the symptoms of care will enable Qatar’s citizens percent in the coming decade, Everyday we see PCOS patients her doctor. plan will depend on the sever- Women with PCOS have higher PCOS,” said Dr Ansari. to become healthier. as the population ages.

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*Terms and conditions apply; please review at the time of booking. 04 Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Nation Qatar calls for steps to make Middle East nuclear weapons-free zone QNA In a statement before the Board non-proliferation efforts, includ- ticipating in the Conference on of the UN to achieve the goal of a Vienna of Governors at the IAEA on Tues- ing action to implement the 1995 the Establishment of a Middle Middle East free of nuclear weap- day, Mansouri said the step is a Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of East Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone, ons and other weapons of mass de- Qatar is keen to work in various result of the country’s belief in the Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Review which is currently being held in struction. forums, including the Internation- establishment of a region free of and Extension Conference. New York, in accordance with a Mansouri said the Middle East al Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) weapons of mass destruction and Mansouri expressed regret that UN resolution. is facing great challenges and new Board of Governors and IAEA Gen- represents an effective contribu- the efforts to establish a Middle He added that the conference opportunities, expressing hope eral Conferences, to make the Mid- tion towards the goal of nuclear East region free of nuclear weapon is a major step in the efforts of the that everyone will be convinced dle East a zone free of weapons of disarmament and the universality and other weapons of mass de- international community towards of the importance and neces- mass destruction, primarily nucle- of the NPT. struction was stalled by the lack of the implementation of internation- sity of achieving regional security ar weapons, Permanent Represent- He stressed that regional and HE Sultan bin Salmeen al Mansouri political will on the part of some al obligations, urging states that through the implementation of ative of Qatar to the United Nations international tensions in the world countries to implement the 1995 have not participated in it to recon- commitments to provide peace in Vienna HE Sultan bin Salmeen and the irresponsible calls from ternational arms race requires Treaty. sider their decision and engage in and prosperity for the people of al Mansouri has said. some parties to launch a new in- strengthening of disarmament and He said Qatar is actively par- the joint effort, under the auspices the region.

QICDRC announces secondment of two CUDOS meet ends highlighting eminent SJC judges benefits of precision medicine Tribune News Network our efforts to attract Qatari Doha judicial staff. We would also Sidra has some of the most advanced technologies to power its research and clinical programmes like to take this opportunity QATAR International Court to thank the SJC for their Tribune News Network cine Program and head of Prof Ibrahim Janahi, and Dispute Resolution commitment to delivering Doha Human Genetics department, chair of Medical Education at Centre (QICDRC), Qatar’s the highest level of home- Sidra Medicine. The precision Sidra Medicine, said: “We are leading civil and commer- grown judicial expertise to SIDRA Medicine on Tuesday medicine symposia looked at thrilled with the outcomes of cial court, announced the the court.” wrapped-up the 3rd Annual current on the ground clinical CUDOS 2019 in its third edi- secondment of two distin- As a specialised civil and Congress of Current Under- and research programmes at tion. Conferences like CUDOS guished Supreme Judicial commercial court, QICDRC standing in Diabetes, Obesity, Sidra Medicine. present a great opportunity Council (SJC) judges as part delivers English-language and Related Syndromes (CU- Dr Khalid Fakhro said, to build a bridge for linking of the parties’ ongoing coop- proceedings for the Qatar DOS), with a main focus on “We have the best physicians clinical, research and medical eration. Financial Centre entities. To paediatric precision medicine. and practitioners in the clin- education amongst the best The secondment of date, the court’s staff consists Day three of the congress ics, researchers and scientists practitioners from around the Mubarak Saad al Hajri, presi- of 16 judges from 10 different featured sessions on genomic in the labs and some of the world.” dent in the Court of First In- countries – a level of diversity and drug intervention, behav- most advanced technologies to Dr Elias Zerhouni, former stance, and al Reem Nasser that offers seconded judges ioural medicine and psychol- power our hospital as well as president of Global Research al Nuaimi, judge, aims to the opportunity to learn ogy and precision medicine in our research and clinical pro- & Development at Sanofi and bolster exchange of judicial about other judicial speciali- neurocritical care. grammes. This unique combi- member of the Board of Gov- knowledge. Both judges will sations and develop their le- The sessions were led by speech by Professor Hakon tion’, ‘Infant of Diabetic Moth- nation, which underpins our ernors at Sidra Medicine, said: participate in the QICDRC gal expertise. Sidra Medicine specialists Hakonarson, director of the er’ and Behavioural Medicine three pillars of patient care; “The Congress is an excellent proceedings of litigation and Targeted development of from a broad spectrum of dis- Center for Applied Genomics and Psychology’. research and medical educa- learning experience for spe- case hearings. judicial talents is part of the ciplines including pulmonol- at the Joseph Stokes Jr. Re- Running in parallel to the tion have allowed us to start cialists and practitioners. Pre- Faisal al Sahouti, Qatar court’s mission to contribute ogy, neurology, adolescent search Institute of Children’s congress, a symposium was groundbreaking studies and cision medicine is emerging as International Court CEO, to enhancing the country’s le- medicine, oncology and hu- Hospital of Philadelphia hosted by Sidra Medicine and clinical care services that will an important topic in medi- said: “The court welcomes gal skillset in line with the ob- man genetics. (CHOP). led by Dr Khalid Fakhro, act- positively impact the health cine. It is based on finding the the esteemed judges from our jectives outlined in the Qatar The last day of the congress The sessions focused on ing chief research officer, di- of the women and children of right treatment, for the right partner institution as part of National Vision 2030. featured opening keynote ‘Genomic and Drug Interven- rector of the Precision Medi- Qatar.” patient at the right time.” QC’s Tayf project receives in-kind Experts discuss prison rehabilitation donation from Landmark Group programmes at regional workshop Tribune News Network Tribune News Network Doha Doha

Qatar Charity’s (QC) in- A two-day regional workshop kind donations project ‘Tayf’ on rehabilitation programmes has received contributions in prisons organised by the from the Landmark Group Ministry of Interior, in col- (Max and Splash) as part of laboration with the United the group’s Corporate So- Nations Office on Drugs and cial Responsibility (CSR) Crime as part of the imple- programme. The donations mentation of the Doha Dec- will be channeled to support laration Global Programme, charity works benefiting low- started on Tuesday. income families and workers. The workshop is being Abdulrahman Hassan al organised with the financial Participants at a two-day regional workshop on rehabilitation programmes in prisons, in Doha on Tuesday. Breiki, head of the In-Kind support from Qatar to assist Donations Department at countries in achieving a posi- ing in action. cesses. support given to more than 11 QC, received the donation tive and sustainable impact on In his speech at the open- He highlighted the impor- countries. from Clive Freeman, COO crime prevention and criminal ing of the workshop, Brigadier tance of a transitional period Alejandro Matta, Pro- of Landmark Group Qatar. justice. Mohammed Saud al Otaibi, di- between the execution of pun- gramme Management officer, Splash donated clothes worth The workshop, which saw rector of the Penal and Correc- ishment and the return to so- United Nations Office on Drugs QR500,000, while Max made participation of 12 countries, tional Institutions Department, ciety through a stage of gradu- and Crime, said international a contribution of clothes discussed a series of topics said rehabilitation of prisoners alism and preparation for the law stipulates that detention worth QR75,000. Abdulrahman Hassan al Breiki, head of the In-Kind Donations such as rehabilitation in prison should be based on studies and participation in society. should not be limited to depri- In his statement, Free- Department at Qatar Charity, receives the donation from Clive Free- settings – an internal perspec- plans, according to a number of Marco Teixeira, coordinator vation of liberty only. man applauded QC for its man, COO of Landmark Group Qatar, recently. tive, prison-based rehabilita- criteria such as age, educational of the Doha Global Programme, He said, “Prisoners must significant efforts in the im- tion programs in the MENA qualification, health status, stressed the importance of as- be given an opportunity to ac- plementation of humanitar- Charity on various initiatives sponsible part in the society, region – a regional perspective, type of offence, and the dura- sisting States in enforcing laws quire the knowledge and skills ian and charitable projects to bring positive change in the COO added. preview to the handbook on tion of sentence. and projects of rehabilitation that can help them reintegrate in various countries of the the society.” It is worth mentioning classification of prisoners and He said efforts made by the programmes, adding that in- into society after their release to world. The group constantly that QC receives in-kind do- presentation of the technical Penal and Correctional Institu- ternational organisations were prevent them from returning to “Big corporate bodies seeks opportunities to con- nations, including clothes, guide to support national brand tions Department at Ministry part of the global effort to im- crime. International law on civ- like Landmark have bigger tribute to the societies and shoes, children toys, furni- of prison products. of Interior and civil society in- prove the services provided in il and political rights stipulates responsibilities to give back communities and its com- ture and electronic appli- The participants will visit stitutions in the State have re- the rehabilitation centres. that the prison system should to the society of the country mitment as a group to cor- ances, from individuals and the Prisoner Rehabilitation flected in the large number of He said, with Qatar’s as- take into account the treatment where they operate in,” said porate social responsibility is institutions for its ‘Tayf” pro- Center of the Penal and Correc- released prisoners returning to sistance, a special education of prisoners whose primary ob- Freeman, adding, “We are not merely about charity, but ject to benefit workers and tional Institutions in Qatar with the society as good individuals programme for prisoners could jective was to reform and social pleased to partner with Qatar also about playing a more re- families with low-income. education and vocational train- involved in development pro- be established and technical rehabilitation. VCUarts Qatar alumnus wins ‘10 Under 10’ award UNSC must represent

Tribune News Network success in their careers and within their the world: Sheikha Alya Doha communities. QNA Other Matters related to the Se- “VCUarts Qatar’s MFA programme New York curity Council’. Othman Khunji (MFA in Design, 2015) empowered and enabled me to believe She said the Security Coun- from Virginia Commonwealth Univer- in myself, establish my brand and iden- QATAR has reiterated its com- cil should embody the current sity School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts tity, and broaden my creative horizons,” mitment to participate actively geopolitical and economic re- Qatar) in Education City, has won a 10 Khunji said. in the negotiations for United alities and keep pace with the Under 10 award from the university’s Khunji’s work ranges across the Nations Security Council’s re- developments and changes wit- home campus in Richmond, Virginia. fields of product and interactive installa- form, stressing the need for a nessed in the world to face the The 10 Under 10 award recognises tion design and his works have appeared Security Council representing current and growing challenges. distinct achievements made by alumni at exhibitions in Doha, Manama, Ku- the whole world to meet the Sheikha Alya said the Se- who earned their first Virginia Com- wait, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, London, Paris, challenges facing the world. curity Council’s reform aims monwealth University (VCU) degree in Berlin, St Petersburg and Milan. This came in a statement deliv- to achieve the goals of the UN the past decade. Alumni are recognised Notable works include the power- ered by Permanent Representa- Charter, adding that any viola- for their service to the university, service ful 3D-printed sculptures ‘Inhumane’, tive of Qatar to the United Na- tion of the charter and the inter- to VCU alumni, remarkable professional which contrast the relationship between tions Ambassador HE Sheikha national law weakens the role of success and outstanding contributions to the extreme elements of purity and de- Alya Ahmed bin Saif al Thani, at the United Nations, undermines the community. struction, and ‘Religious Vanity II’, Bridge Oriental Design Week, Fuorisa- international organisations such as Stu- the plenary meeting of UN Gen- the credibility of its organs and With the award, Khunji, who is a which contrasts the concept of man- and lone co-founder of Asia Design Pavilion dio Banana, Virginia Commonwealth eral Assembly on the ‘Question affects international efforts to Recruitment and Admissions Counsel- machine-made imperfect constructions, at Milan Design Week and an official University, Brown University, King’s of Equitable Representation on strengthen mechanisms for the lor at VCUarts Qatar, joins the ranks of with God’s perfect creations. member of the Milan Fuorisalone Com- College London, French House of Design and Increase in the Member- maintenance of international 40 other alumni who have accomplished Khunji is a certified member of Sarpi mission. He has worked with local and and Qatar Museums. ship of the Security Council and peace and security. Nation Wednesday, November 27, 2019 05 All set for ‘Experience JLF Doha edition: A celebration of UCQ’ event for future literature & culture of Qatar, India students on Saturday Tribune News Network pertise to become fully-in- The event, part of Qatar India Year of Culture 2019, will feature eminent speakers from across the world DOHA tegrated leaders in Qatar’s healthcare sector. UCQ’s en- Ailyn Agonia us to absorb an idea, explore The University of Calgary in rolment has grown dramati- DOHA its differences and appreci- Qatar (UCQ) is set to host its cally as demand for nurses has ate its inherent diversity. JLF first-ever ‘Experience UCQ’ increased. The university ex- The world’s leading literary Doha, a confluence of East event for prospective nursing pects to double its enrolment figures, writers and think- and West, brings together en- students and their families. over five years to address the ers are set to gather in Qatar lightened voices from across The informative, interac- need for nurses in Qatar for the Middle East debut the world to recognise simi- tive event will be held on No- “We have always known of Jaipur Literary Festival larities, engender empathy vember 30, Saturday, on the that nursing is an exciting (JLF) which will be hosted and celebrate the timeless UCQ campus on Al Forousiya and rewarding career. Now at the Qatar National Li- appeal of literature and of Road (opposite the horse race more and more people in brary (QNL) from December Officials at a press conference to announce the Doha edition of the Jaipur Literary Festival, in Doha on Tuesday. ideas which are integral to track) from 10am to 2pm. Qatar see the importance of 12 to 14. our times, in resplendent Qa- “Experience UCQ will be nursing as a career in Qatar,” The iconic QNL build- erature festival of its kind, Throne’, ‘Rebel Sultans’ and past. It is our hope that JLF tar,” Roy added. an exclusive opportunity for explained Fox. “Qatar needs ing is expected to be bus- which will recreate the mag- ‘The Courtesan’, ‘Mahatma Doha will encourage Qatar’s The event is sponsored future UCQ students to ex- more nurses and we’re seeing tling with an array of activi- nificent spirit of the JLF in and the Italian Brahmin’; emerging and established lo- by the Ministry of Foreign perience what it’s like to be a strong interest from prospec- ties during the international Doha. We are honoured that Buket Uzuner, one of the cal and regional writers, po- Affairs (MoFA) and Oore- nursing student at our univer- tive students who want to event described as the ‘great- this global literary event most influential women in ets and artistes to share their doo. Commenting on the up- sity,” explained Justin Fox, study at UCQ.” est literary show on Earth’. makes it Middle East debut Turkey; first British chef to achievements and progress coming Festival, Ibrahim al director of Student and En- UCQ offers two paths to a The event will be organised in Doha, joining the cities of be featured in Netflifx’ ‘Chef’s with the rest of the world,” Hashmi of Media Affairs & rolment Services. “This is an Bachelor of Nursing degree: in partnership with Team- London, New York, Toronto, Table’ Asma Khan; Ameri- Wastawy added. Special Projects at the MoFA exciting opportunity to engage a four-year programme for work Arts, the producer of Houston, Belfast, Boulder can journalist and winner of Managing Director of Spokesperson’s Office, said, with faculty, alumni and cur- qualified high school gradu- the renowned JLF in India. and Adelaide, who have also the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Teamwork Arts Sanjoy K “We are delighted to be part rent students in one-on-one ates and a two-year pro- Among the expected at- hosted international edi- International Reporting Jef- Roy said they intend to cre- of a landmark moment for conversations, and interactive gramme for nurses holding tractions during the Doha tions of this iconic celebra- frey Getteleman; and vet- ate in Doha the sense of what our literary landscape, the nursing demonstrations and diplomas in nursing from rec- edition of the festival are tion of literature,” said QNL eran Indian actress Sharmila they have in Jaipur. He said latest example of Qatar’s role tours of our unique Clinical ognised institutions. The uni- literary events, workshops, Executive Director Dr Sohair Tagore. Several members of the Doha edition of JLF is a in the global exchange of cul- Simulation Centre.” versity also offers a Master of live entertainment, show- Wastawy at a press confer- the Qatar community will testing point and a sample ture and ideas. JLF Doha is a UCQ is the only Canadian Nursing. This is a programme case of products and food, ence on Tuesday. also share their experience of their mega event which formidable example of how university in Qatar and is the designed in collaboration with and other activities pro- The festival is expected to and expertise in the world of he said they hope to build the library works with inter- country’s exclusive provider Qatar’s nursing community to moting the love of written create a platform for engag- literature. on year after year in Qatar, national partners to bring of Bachelor and Master nurs- further develop leaders in the words. JDL Doha is also set ing and vibrant exchange of “This festival fits in very reaching out to wider com- different cultures together, ing education. More than 700 profession. to celebrate the rich colours ideas with eminent speak- well with the literary history munities, not just engaging and is also a testament to the nursing leaders have gradu- Applications to UCQ’s and cultures of Qatar and ers from around the world, of Qatar. Qataris have a long, only those who have access to cultural friendship between ated from UCQ and are now programmes are open to India as it forms part of including Alex Shaw, author rich history of storytelling, the library. two nations with a long, rich working in all facets of Qatar’s Qatari nationals and resi- QNL’s celebration of Qatar behind the Aidhan Snow and these accounts, passed “Art and literature are history of cooperation.” healthcare system. dents of Qatar through April India Year of Culture 2019. thrillers ‘Cold Blood’, ‘Cold down orally for several gen- two constants not bound by The Festival caters to Accredited in Canada and 1, 2020. More information “QNL is proud to be Black’ and ‘Cold East’; Manu erations before being writ- geographical boundaries. families and across ages. Ac- adapted to the local culture, about nursing programmes, hosting JLF Doha, the re- S Pillai, author of the criti- ten down, give us a fascinat- They have a universality cess to the event is free of the university’s curriculum the admission processes and gion’s first international lit- cally-acclaimed ‘The Ivory ing window to the Qatar’s within them that encourages charge. provides its nursing students criteria is available at www. with the knowledge and ex- ucalgary.edu.qa QFBA-QNL orientation event helps CMU president outlines vision for higher students choose education pathway education at CMU-Q alumni reception

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As part of its vision to work towards Farnam Jahanian, president of transforming Qatar into a knowl- Carnegie Mellon University, out- edge-based economy, Qatar Finance lined his vision for re-imagining and Business Academy (QFBA), in the student experience within and collaboration with Qatar National beyond the classroom. The presi- Library (QNL), recently hosted an dent was speaking at a reception educational seminar aimed at help- for Carnegie Mellon University in ing students wisely choose their uni- Qatar (CMU-Q) alumni. versity major. “At CMU, we are asking a fun- The seminar provided a com- damental question: How do we prehensive guideline for participat- prepare the next generation for ing students on the most popular a future of work that is always university specialisation pathways changing?” Jahanian said. that they can opt for and the new Jahanian described educa- opportunities on the horizon. The tional innovations that will give students were able to understand Carnegie Mellon students the tools the pros and cons of various uni- The seminar provided a compre- to the changing requirements of the they need to succeed in a rapidly Farnam Jahanian, president of Carnegie Mellon University, and other guests at a versity specialisations, and learn hensive guideline for participat- current labour market, students will changing global workplace. These reception for CMU-Q alumni. how to successfully match the right ing students on the most popular be able to decide which specialisa- innovations include breaking down discipline to their personality and tion best suits them, ahead of start- disciplinary silos, creating state- global citizens.” preferences. university specialisation pathways ing their university journey. As such, of-the-art learning spaces, invest- There are nearly 850 alumni Khalifa al Yafei, director of Aca- that they can opt for and the new it is a mechanism for us to empower ing in learning outcomes through from CMU-Q and most of them demic Affairs and Operations at opportunities on the horizon students to plan better for their post- personalised, technology-enhanced are contributing to the knowledge- QFBA, said: “We delivered this sem- graduation.” instruction and building a robust based economy in Qatar. CMU-Q inar as QFBA understands the im- tor with a stream of young talent ca- Through such initiatives, QFBA ecosystem of student support. offers undergraduate programmes portance of supporting the upcom- pable of transforming the economy.” adds to it commitment to empower Michael Trick, dean of CMU- in the select areas of biological sci- ing generation that symbolise the Ahmed al Malki, head of Young the nation’s human capital capa- Q, remarked, “Our graduates re- ences, business administration, true essence of a knowledge-based Adults section at QNL, said: “This bilities with the ultimate aim to flect the spirit of creativity, com- computational biology, computer economy. The starting point for the event is a starting point for students become a key player in the trans- passion, vision and innovation science and information sys- nation’s youth is to first learn how to to begin their educational journey formation of the financial services that defines Carnegie Mellon. I tems. A partner university in Qa- make wise decisions based on their and develop the knowledge and per- sector, in line with Qatar National am excited by the Carnegie Mellon tar Foundation’s Education City, passions and skills, ultimately pro- severance to achieve on both educa- Vision 2030, said the academy in a educational vision that will con- CMU-Q is home to 410 students viding Qatar’s financial services sec- tional and personal fronts. Parallel press statement. tinue to produce such exceptional from 48 nations.

NU-Q alumni make their mark at Ajyal Film Festival by winning awards

Tribune News Network nis, dean and CEO of NU-Q. sari, Mayar Hamdan, Yassine Doha “We are proud of all of the Ouaharani, Lubna Mohsin, work that they do, and that Mariam al Dhubhani, AJ al A short narrative film on more than half the ‘Made in Thani, Dhabya al Muhanna- self-acceptance and friend- Qatar’ films this year were by di, Aisha al Muhannadi, Nada ship, and a documentary the NU-Q community.” Bedair, Alessandra El Chanti, about the aftermath of the The Best Documentary Amal al Muftah, Rawan al Yemeni war, both directed Award was given to Mariam Nassiri, Maysam al Ani, Fari- by Northwestern University al Dhubhani for her film ‘In da Zahran, Jemina Legaspi, in Qatar (NU-Q) alumni, re- the Middle’, which examines Vibhav Guatam and Fouad ceived awards during the the consequences of war by Hassan. 2019 Ajyal Film Festival. following a Yemeni soldier Rana Kazkaz, an NU-Q In total, 23 films by NU-Q on tour. The film highlights professor and award-win- students and alumni were the struggles and hardships ning filmmaker, noted the featured under the festival’s endured by youth in Yemen success of her students. short films programme, with who are being forced to for- NU-Q alumni Mariam al Dhubhani and (right) Mayar Hamdan receive awards during the closing ceremony of Ajyal Film Festival 2019. “What’s remarkable is that the majority of them debut- feit their dreams and educa- not only are NU-Q students ing during the ‘Made in Qa- tion to fulfil their duties in Ajyal festival. Jury Award. The film discuss- said, “Our film featured Ara- projects, and in various ca- making their mark on the tar’ segment. the military and survive the “I wanted to tell a differ- es the themes of friendship bic audio description, sign- pacities such as producer, co- local film industry, as evi- “From Ajyal to Cannes, turmoil. ent narrative from Yemen by and fitting in. language interpreting, and producer and director. Cur- denced by the large number NU-Q students and alumni Dhubhani is a Yemeni- Yemenis, focusing on more The filmfestival also fea- enriched subtitles in both rent students included Tony of films by our current stu- reconvene every year to offer Russian journalist and film- than what is seen in the tured the screening of films Arabic and English to be in- El Ghazal, Maha Essid, Awad dents and alumni selected the world unique visual com- maker. Last year, her film news,” said Dubhani. that are designed to accom- clusive of all viewers.” Abdelrahman, Wijdan al for this year’s Ajyal Film Fes- mentaries on pressing social ‘Just Another Memory’, ‘Beit Byoot’, a film direct- modate people with special More than 20 NU-Q stu- Khateeb, Sahar al Kabash and tival, they are also screening affairs and to test the limits which was her directorial de- ed by Mayar Hamdan, which needs. Rawan al Nassiri, who dents and alumni participat- Md Razi Islam; and alumni their films in some of the of creative storytelling tech- but, also won the Best Docu- is set in a dystopian doll- co-produced ‘Treasures of ed in the festival with short were Jassim al Romaihi, most prominent festivals niques,” said Everette E Den- mentary Award at the 2018 house, received the Special the Past’ with Nada Bedair narratives or documentary Ayah Awartani, Sana al An- around the world,” she said. 06 Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Nation

HAMMADI MEETS NORWEGIAN PARLIAMENT OFFICIAL Mahmoud, Djibouti assembly speaker discuss ties Speaker of the Shura Coun- cil HE Ahmed bin Abdallah bin Zaid al Mahmoud met with Speaker of the National Assembly of Djibouti Moham- ed Ali Houmed, on the side- lines of his participation in the 42nd Conference of Speakers of Parliaments of the African Parliamentary Union (APU), in Djibouti on Tuesday. During the meeting, they re- viewed the parliamentary rela- tions between the two countries and discussed the important topics on the agenda of the con- ference. The meeting was attended by Chairman of the Qatari-Dji- boutian Friendship Committee Saqr bin Fahd al Meraikhi, a number of the Shura Council’s SECRETARY-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan al Hammadi met the members and Charge d’affaires Second Vice President of Parliament in the Kingdom of Norway Morten Wold in Oslo on Tuesday. They at the Qatar Embassy in Dji- reviewed bilateral cooperation as well as issues of common interest. (QNA) bouti HE Faisal bin Rashid al Nuaimi. (QNA)

QA inks 3-year sponsorship deal Biggest Weekend with Philippines Football League Super Sale at DFC The partnership will see the Qatar Airways logo featuring on all PFL club and officials’ shirts to commence today ‎ Tribune News Network Tribune News Network DOHA Doha

Qatar Airways has signed a DOHA Festival City, Qa- three-year agreement to be Of- tar’s premier destination ficialAirline Partner of the Phil- for shopping, entertainment ippines Football League (PFL). and dining, has announced The partnership will see its annual ‘Friday Super Sale the Qatar Airways logo fea- Weekend’, taking place from ture on all PFL club and offi- November 27 to 30, with cials’ shirts, and provide brand amazing offers from more awareness through perimeter than 100 top retailers and boards, stadium flags, LED restaurants. screens and online digital con- folio, sponsoring top-level DFC brings shoppers the tent, as well as other activity. The partnership will provide brand awareness through perimeter boards, stadium flags, LED screens. sporting events and some best deals and savings on from top brands such as Qatar Airways Group Chief of the biggest football clubs their favourite items from Mosafer, Optica, Inglot and Executive Akbar al Baker said, er to bring people together. for the support of Qatar Air- football as a career path. around the world, including first-to-market and exclu- Make Up For Ever. Lead- “We are very pleased to an- “Qatar Airways has strong ways in our effort to make the “We are humbled by the AS Roma, Boca Juniors and sive brands as part of their ing home and décor stores nounce this new partnership, ties with the Philippines op- Philippines Football League trust and belief of the award- FC Bayern Munich. As offi- annual Super Sale Weekend, including Next Home Liv- which will see Qatar Airways erating 26 weekly passenger bigger, stronger and more winning global brand Qatar cial FIFA partner, Qatar Air- making it the best and big- ing, W&B Home and Think increase its exposure in the services to Manila, Clark and sustainable. The success of the Airways. This partnership will ways sponsors the FIFA Club gest destination for shop- Kitchen, are also having fur- Philippines while supporting Davao from Doha. This part- PFL is instrumental in ensur- only strengthen our resolve to World Cup Qatar 2019 and ping in Qatar. ther discounts on sale items. the development of football in nership demonstrates our ing that other programmes of make the PFL an even bigger the FIFA World Cup Qatar Starting from November Doha Festival City offers the country. We are striving long-term commitment to the Philippine Football Feder- brand and to continue work- 2022, reflecting the values of 27, the festival city will of- the largest range of retailers to boost our global sporting grow and develop our opera- ation also achieve their goals. ing towards becoming one of sport as a means of bringing fer hundreds of brands and across home, fashion, chil- sponsorship portfolio and this tions in the Philippines.” The PFL not only showcases the best leagues in the region people together, something at choices in fashion and en- dren’s ware, technology and partnership is just one more Philippines Football Fed- the best talents in the country, and continent.” the core of the airline’s brand tertainment as well as hun- entertainment and dining examples of our dedication to eration President Mariano but also inspires young play- Qatar Airways holds an message - Going Places To- dreds of riyals of savings to making it the leading shop- sport and our belief in its pow- Araneta said, “We are grateful ers to hone their skills and see extensive global sports port- gether. the visitors. ping destination in Qatar. Major retailers including Robert Hall, general Debenhams, Hollister Co, manager of Doha Festival Charles and Keith, Tommy City, said: “We are incred- Hilfiger, R&B, New Yorker, ibly excited about the huge QA congratulates Flamengo, winners of CONMEBOL Libertadores 2019 LC Waikiki, Dune, Calvin number of retailers partici- Klein and Birkenstock for pating in our biggest and Tribune News Network MEBOL to be able to count both men and women, will most anticipated super sale DOHA on the support of Qatar Air- be offering great prices on of the year. Last year’s annu- ways and its commitment to their store collections dur- al super sale weekend wit- Qatar Airways (QA) has CONMEBOL Libertadores”, ing the Super Sale Weekend. nessed unprecedented num- congratulated Flamengo, who said José Astigarraga, gen- With discounts of up to ber of visitors to the mall were crowned CONMEBOL eral secretary of CONME- 70 percent across stores for and an incredible amount of Libertadores winners, defeat- BOL. women and children such sales for our retailers. Eve- ing River Plate in the Final in Qatar Airways, the first-ev- as La Senza, Al-Motahajiba, ryone gets into the shopping Lima, Peru on Saturday. er airline partner for CONME- Monsoon, Cool Club, May- vibe during super sale week- Flamengo will now travel BOL’s club competitions, is oral, Blue Kids Salon will end and we cannot wait for to Qatar next month as the leveraging high brand associa- ensure everyone is catered it to start again this coming South American representa- tion and large audience visibil- for during this massive sale. weekend! Doha Festival City tive at the FIFA Club World ity across the South American Also toys & electronic goods is the one and only choice for Cup Qatar 2019, taking place continent. retailer such as FNAC and everyone in Qatar to shop in Doha from December 11 to Qatar Airways, as ‘Official sportswear retailers will give the best local, regional and 21. FIFA’s six continental con- Flamengo will now travel to Qatar next month as the South American representative at the FIFA Club Airline Partner’ of the FIFA sport fans an adrenaline international brands. The federations will be represent- World Cup Qatar 2019, taking place in Doha from December 11 to 21. Club World Cup Qatar 2019 rush with a range of incred- season deals will add a great ed in Qatar, as world football invites all football enthusiasts ible sales and vouchers. value, and the family-friend- comes together this winter in sionate and thrilling CON- MEBOL’s competitions offer coming Flamengo and their to book flights to see the stars The Friday Super Sale ly environment will ensure Doha. MEBOL Copa Libertadores some of the world’s most ex- travelling supporters to Qatar of world football in action Weekend also covers acces- a convenient, comfortable Qatar Airways Group campaign, I congratulate citing and competitive pro- next month for the FIFA Club across three stadiums in Doha, sories, eye-care, bags, leath- and exciting shopping expe- Chief Executive Akbar al Flamengo on emerging as fessional football. World Cup Qatar 2019.” Qatar between December 11 er products and cosmetics rience for everyone.” Baker said, “Following a pas- worthy Champions. CON- We look forward to wel- “It’s a pleasure for CON- and 21, 2019. Jamia Millia Islamia’s alumni association Ashghal set to implement diversion to mark 99th Foundation Day on Nov 29 on Huwar Street from November 29 L N MALLICK THE Public Works Authority (Ash- Doha ghal) has announced a temporary diversion on Huwar Street, where THE alumni association of Jamia the exit ramp leading to the Tilted Millia Islamia University (Qatar Interchange will be closed daily for chapter) will celebrate the uni- five hours from midnight until 5am. versity’s 99th Foundation Day, at The diversion, to be imple- Radisson Blu Hotel in Doha, on mented in coordination with the November 29. General Directorate of Traffic, will Ex-member of Indian Parliament be in place from November 29 to (RS) and renowned journalist Shahid December 20, 2019, to enable the Siddiqui will attend the event as the landscape works, as part of Khalifa chief guest, while his wife Dr Shadan Avenue Project. Ahmad, who is a well-known social Dr Shadan Ahmad Shahid Siddiqui During this period, commuters worker, will be the guest of honour, on Huwar Street will be directed to- according to chapter’s Founder and when he was a student of MA (Mas- Dr Shadan was born in Allahabad. wards Sheikh Faisal Roundabout to wards Sheikh Faisal Roundabout, Tilted Interchange Underpass to- Chief Patron Najmul Hasan Khan. ter of Arts). Nai Dunya today is the She has been associated with reputed reach their destinations, while the make a U-Turn and then continue wards Sheikh Faisal Roundabout, Born in Ballimaran (Old Delhi), largest circulated and most influ- institutions like Doordarshan, BBC traffic on the new Tilted tunnel will on Al Gharrafa Street towards the make a U-Turn and then continue Siddiqui belongs to a family of na- ential Urdu weekly in India. He and AIR. She has also taught mass remain open in both directions, as signalised Tilted Roundabout and on Al Gharrafa Street. tionalist Muslims from Ghazipur also launched Hindi weekly Nai Za- media and broadcast journalism. shown on the attached map. then go right towards Dukan or take The Public Works Authority will (UP). Besides being a political activ- meen, which represents the best of Through workshops, seminars and Road users coming from Al the third exit (left) towards Doha install road signs advising motorists ist, he regularly writes for English “Ganga-Jamuni culture”. In 1995, theatre groups, she works for creat- Rayyan and heading towards Doha Motorists coming from Al Rayy- of the closure and urges commuters and Hindi newspapers. he launched Awam, a modern Urdu ing awareness for the empowerment or Dukhan on Huwar Street will an and heading towards Thani Bin to abide by the existing speed limit Siddiqui launched his politi- daily and in 2011, he launched Urdu of women and children in the de- have to continue straight on the Jassim Street on Huwar Street will and follow the road signs for their cal Urdu weekly Nai Dunya in 1973, monthly Roshan Shama. prived sections of the society. Tilted Interchange Underpass to- have to continue straight on the safety. (TNN) Gulf / Middle East / Africa Wednesday, November 27, 2019 07

Iranians still have no mobile internet Palestinians hold ‘Day of Rage’ Lebanon’s PM Hariri access after riots says he will not head DPA Tehran against US settlements policy next government Millions of Iranians still have no internet access AFP on their mobile phones, They burn tyres and hurl rocks at Israeli soldiers across the occupied West Bank Beirut prompting parliament on Tuesday to demand the lift- Lebanon’s outgoing ing of the mobile internet prime minister announced blockade. on Tuesday that he will not Because of nationwide head the next government, riots against rising petrol a move he said aims to ex- prices, the National Secu- pedite the formation a new rity Council shut off access cabinet in the protest-hit to the internet to prevent country. information, pictures and Saad Hariri had sub- videos of the protests from mitted his administration’s spreading. “The riots are resignation on October 29, now over, especially in Teh- bowing to popular pressure ran, so people expect that from a nationwide street they can also use the inter- movement demanding a net on their mobile phones complete government haul. I announce to the Lebanese again,” 30 members of par- Nearly a month later, the liament said in a letter to country’s bitterly divided people that I strongly adhere the Telecommunications political leaders have yet to to the rule of not me, but Ministry. name a new premier or form someone else The lawmakers warned a new government, frustrat- of the negative conse- ing demonstrators who have Lebanese PM Saad Hariri quences of a continuation staged persistent protests of the restrictions, especial- since October 17. Aoun, have accused Hariri ly for businesspeople and In response to the “irre- of delaying the process by academics, according to the sponsible practices” of po- refusing to accept any other news agency ISNA. litical leaders, Hariri said he candidate for the premier- For almost a week, felt compelled to make his ship, a charge the Sunni nearly 80 million Iranians Students and professors of the University of Palestine carry placards during a demonstration against the US policy shift on Israeli settlements intentions known. Muslim denies. have been unable to check in Palestinian Territories in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Tuesday. (AFP) “I announce to the Leba- The United States, Brit- their emails, access search nese people that I strongly ain, France, the UN, World engines, messaging servic- DPA Jericho, while smaller dem- Israel moves by the Trump victed over the killing of three adhere to the rule of ‘not me, Bank and credit rating agen- es or social media because Ramallah onstrations were held in eight administration, including the Israelis, had been denied com- but someone else’” he said in cies have all urged officials of the internet ban. other locations, she said. relocation of the US embassy passionate leave to spend his a statement. to streamline the process in Access to the internet Palestinians burnt tyres Thousands earlier attend- to Jerusalem and recognition last days with his family. Hariri did not name an the wake of a twin political was reinstated on Thurs- and hurled rocks at Israeli ed rallies in the centres of Ra- of Israel’s claim to sovereignty The Israel Prison Author- alternative candidate, but and economic crisis gripping day but only via landlines soldiers across the occupied mallah, Nablus, Hebron and over the Golan Heights. ity in a statement sent to dpa said his decision aims to the country. and not via the mobile net- West Bank on a ‘Day of Rage’ other Palestinian autonomous The latest move by the US confirmed the death of the “se- “open doors to a solution”. A former finance minis- work. Since the majority of against the Trump adminis- cities before moving on toward has drawn an outpouring of curity prisoner” in a civilian He hoped President ter, Mohamad Safadi, had Iranians access the inter- tration’s announcement that the checkpoints. condemnation, including by hospital south-east of Tel Aviv, Michel Aoun would “imme- been considered to replace net mainly on their mobile it no longer considers Israeli “The factions have agreed the United Nations. where he had been transferred diately call for binding par- Hariri but withdrew his bid phones, millions remain settlements in breach of inter- on a Day of Rage ... in rejection Adding to the tensions, several days ago from the liamentary consultations to after more protests. offline. national law. of the US administration’s bi- Abbas blamed the Israeli gov- medical ward of nearby Nitzan appoint a new premier”. Aoun’s powers include Iranian security forces Israeli soldiers manning ased position in favour of Isra- ernment for the death of a Pal- prison. No date has been set for initiating the required par- are said to have killed at checkpoints at major junc- el, said Azzam al-Ahmed, a top estinian prisoner with cancer The authority said he died the necessary consultations liamentary consultations to least 143 people during the tions used tear gas to disperse aide to President Mahmoud who was under Israel’s care. of a terminal disease and that to pave the way for a new cab- appoint a new premier. nationwide protests, accord- protesters, a military spokes- Abbas, on Voice of Palestine In a statement on the offi- as his condition deteriorated, inet line-up, despite mount- The president has said ing to Amnesty Internation- woman in Tel Aviv said. Radio. cial Palestinian Authority Wafa he had been transferred back ing international pressure. he was open to a government al. The Iranian authorities Some 400 people protest- US Secretary of State Mike news site, Abbas accused Israel and forth between the prison Officials from the Free that would include techno- had reported only once that ed on the northern outskirts Pompeo’s announcement of of “deliberate medical negli- medical ward and the civilian Patriotic Movement, a major crats and representatives of nine people were killed. of Ramallah, 300 just north the policy reversal last Mon- gence” against all prisoners. hospital. It denied the allega- Christian party founded by the popular movement. of Bethlehem and 200 outside day was one of several pro- Sami Abu Diyak, 36, con- tion of medical neglect.

News Protester killed in Baghdad, dozens wounded across Iraq Denmark wants to take leadership of NATO in brief AFP demonstrators wounded near training mission in Iraq Baghdad Al-Ahrar on Tuesday, accord- Turkey detains French woman on ing to a medical source. Copenhagen: Denmark attempt to join Islamic State in Syria A protester was shot dead on Many of the young men wants to take over the Tuesday in the Iraqi capital had been there for days or leadership of NATO’s training Istanbul: Turkish authorities on Tuesday detained a French and dozens more were wound- weeks without going home, mission in Iraq, with plans to woman near the Syrian border who allegedly planned to join ed across the country’s south, with one telling AFP: “We send more than 200 soldiers the Islamic State, private news agency Demiroren reports. where burning tyres blocked won’t leave unless it’s in cof- to the war-torn country. Police detained the 21-year-old in the southern city of highways and thick black smoke fins.” - ‘No family, no home’ The Danish government Adana, some 200 kilometres from the border with Syria, and blanketed its restive cities. -”Either way, I’ve got no job, wants to offer the defence referred her to the local immigration authority pending depor- The casualties in clashes no money, so whether I stay alliance at the meeting of tation, the report said. with security forces were the here or go home, it’s all the heads of state and govern- She allegedly contacted Islamic State militants on social latest episode of violence in same,” said another. ment next week to lead the media to join the extremists. the nearly two-month-old An Iraqi tricolour tied mission from late 2020 to The suspect travelled by bus from Istanbul to Adana grassroots movement de- around his shoulders, he went mid-2022, Danish Foreign where she checked in a hotel. She allegedly planned to travel manding the total overhaul of on bitterly: “I’ll never be able Minister Jeppe Kofod said on to the border city of Hatay the next day to cross into Syria. Iraq’s political class. An Iraqi protester stands before burning tyres at a roadblock in the to get married without work or Tuesday following a meeting Police detained her in the hotel room and she was carry- At least 350 people have central holy shrine city of Najaf on Tuesday. (AFP) a salary, so I’ve got no family in Copenhagen’s parliament. ing her passport, cellphone and 1,420 euros in cash. been killed and around 15,000 and no home anyway.” He said he had already dis- It was not immediately clear when she entered Turkey. wounded since the protests ernment buildings on the west Demonstrators -- most of Coloured smoke bombs cussed the proposal with NATO The suspect denied allegations against her. Turkey has broke out on October 1 in bank of the river Tigris. them teenagers -- throw rocks went off all around them, fill- Sec-Gen Jens Stoltenberg and deported a total of 15 “foreign terrorist fighters,” state news Baghdad and the Shiite-ma- Fearing protesters would from behind their own make- ing the colonnaded streets US Secretary of State Mike agency Anadolu said last week. jority south. cross it to storm those offices, shift barricades in daily skir- with puffs of orange, green Pompeo. It was not a combat Ankara began repatriating foreign IS fighters to their home The latest victim fell in security forces have sealed off mishes that have transformed and purple. mission, he stressed. Den- countries on November 11, adding more will follow. (DPA) Baghdad, shot by a rubber Al-Ahrar and used volleys of the historic heart of Baghdad In the south, it was pro- mark considers the mission bullet near Al-Ahrar bridge, tear gas, rubber bullets and into a flashpoint. testers themselves who were very important. (DPA) Sudan cabinet scraps controversial law which leads to a cluster of gov- live fire to keep crowds back. The clashes left another 18 responsible for smoke. abusing women’s rights: State media Khartoum: Sudan’s cabinet on Tuesday scrapped a con- troversial law that severely curtailed women’s rights during the 30-year tenure of deposed autocrat Omar al-Bashir, state Syria’s constitutional talks media reported. 13 French soldiers killed Thousands of women were flogged, fined and even jailed during Bashir’s ironfisted rule under the archaic public order hit roadblock in Geneva law for “indecent and immoral acts”. in Mali helicopter collision “The council of ministers agreed in an extraordinary meet- DPA nearly nine years. ing today to cancel the public order law across all provinces,” AFP Geneva Talks started in October the officialSUNA news agency reported. Paris with 150 delegates represent- The cabinet’s decision is still to be ratified by the ruling Negotiations between ing the government, opposi- sovereign council, which is an 11-member joint civilian-military Thirteen French soldiers the Syrian government and tion and civil society in equal body. Bashir seized power in an Islamist-backed coup in 1989, were killed in Mali when two the opposition to hammer parts. Work on the constitu- severely restricting the role of women in Sudan for decades. helicopters collided during an out a constitution have hit an tion is to be carried out by a During his rule, authorities implemented a strict moral code operation against insurgents in impasse. smaller drafting committee that activists said primarily targeted women, through harsh the country’s restive north, offi- For the second consecu- consisting of 15 delegates from interpretations of Islamic sharia law. Bashir was deposed by the cials said on Tuesday, the heav- tive day on Tuesday, the each of those three branches. army on April 11 after months of protests against his rule. (AFP) iest single loss for the French meetings of the UN-support- Opposition spokesman military in nearly four decades. ed Syrian Constitution Com- Ibrahim Jabawi accused the World Health Organization relocates The accident occurred late mittee in Geneva have failed, government of blocking the staff from DR Congo’s Beni amid unrest Monday when three helicop- Syrian state media reported. committee’s talks. ters and a squadron of Mirage “The two co-chairs each “We all know the regime Geneva: The World Health Organization said on Tuesday it jets arrived to support ground French members of parliament observe a minute of silence at Palais submitted a proposal for delegation: They want to ob- had moved 49 staff out of Beni, eastern DR Congo, overnight troops pursuing the fighters Bourbbon in Paris in tribute to thirteen French soldiers killed in Mali in the agenda and these were struct talks for the sake of ob- amid growing insecurity, but warned of the impact on the fight in the Liptako region, near the a helicopter collision on Tuesday. (AFP) exchanged. There is not yet structing, ... they do not want against Ebola. borders of Burkina Faso and Ni- agreement on the agenda and a political solution, ... so they The UN health agency said it had flown more than a third ger, the defence ministry said. of Western Europe. on motorbikes and in a pick- discussions are continuing,” invent excuses and reasons of its 120 staff in Beni to Goma, further south on the country’s The accident brought to 41 Defence Ministry Florence up truck, a Tiger attack heli- Jenifer Fenton, the spokes- to put up obstacles,” Ibrahim eastern border, as insecurity in the area surged. the number of French troops Parly said Monday’s operation copter collided with a Cougar woman for UN Syria envoy Jabawi, a member of the op- But it said 71 essential staff remained in the town to try killed in the Sahel region was particularly risky because military transport helicopter. Geir Pedersen, told dpa. position delegation, told dpa. to push on with work to rein in the Ebola outbreak that has left since Paris intervened against it took place in “total dark- Both aircraft crashed not The goal of the negotia- Mais al-Kridi, who rep- some 2,200 dead. al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadistsness” on a moonless night, but far from each other, killing all tions has been to build mo- resents Syrian civil society “The violence needs to stop... This is very bad for the in Mali in 2013. It also again the exact cause of the collision on board, the ministry said. mentum towards a political on the committee, confirmed Ebola response,” WHO spokesman Christian Lindmeier told underscored the challenge for remains unknown. Mali has been besieged by solution to Syria’s bloody that “there has been no journalists in Geneva. (AFP) France of trying to control an Shortly after troops en- militants carrying out deadly civil war, which has lasted agreement on the agenda.” insurgency in an area the size gaged the insurgents fleeing strikes against army bases. 08 Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Established September 3, 2006 World hamad bin suhaim al thani chairman adel ali bin ali managing director dr hassan mohammed al ansari editor-in-chief Siege at Hong Kong’s PolyU ends as protesters leave DPA rounded by police since last campuses across Hong Kong Hong Kong weekend, when protesters en- began on November 11 fol- China summons US ambassador gaged in a violent clash from lowing the death of a student All protesters appear within a fortified campus. protester. over Hong Kong rights bill to have left the formerly be- Scenes of violence and an Campuses were blockaded Beijing: China has summoned the US ambassador to demand sieged Polytechnic Univer- attempted police clearance with furniture and makeshift that the United States scrap legislation backing Hong Kong’s sity, top university officials of the Chinese University of walls to keep police from en- pro-democracy movement, or “bear all the consequences”, the said on Tuesday, after teams Hong Kong a week earlier tering while protesters also foreign ministry said on Tuesday. of staff and health care work- were some of the more shock- built defensive weapons like The Hong Kong bill awaiting President Donald Trump’s sig- ers undertook a search of the ing since anti-government catapults to throw Molotov nature supports human rights and democracy in the city, while campus. One remaining fe- protests began in early June. cocktails from a distance. threatening to revoke the territory’s special economic status. male protester was found in Hundreds of protesters, On some campuses, in- A separate measure bans the sale of tear gas, rubber bul- an “emotionally unstable” journalists and medical vol- cluding Polytechnic Univer- lets and other equipment used by the security forces to sup- condition, officials said, while unteers were arrested as they sity, protesters used archery press pro-democracy protests. A pro-democaracy supporter dressed in a costume of Japanese ani- search teams recorded consid- attempted to leave campus in equipment to fire at police. A Vice foreign minister Zheng Zeguang summoned US ambas- mation character Doraemon joins office workers who have gathered erable to damage to university the days that followed. Oc- number of universities were sador Terry Branstad on Monday to voice a “strong protest” over to support protesters during a rally at a shopping mall in the Central buildings and property. cupation of Polytechnic Uni- forced to cancel classes until the bill, the ministry said in a statement. (AFP) district of Hong Kong on Tuesday. (AFP) The campus has been sur- versity and other university the end of the semester.

News in brief 20 dead, hundreds Pakistani court Ukraine did not meddle injured as powerful halts army chief’s term extension quake jolts Albania Islamabad: Pakistan’s top court on Tuesday suspend- in US vote, says Zelensky AFP Some 42 people have been ed a government decision Durrës, Albania rescued alive in efforts that to extend the term of the continued after the sun went country’s current army chief Trump’s inner circle have promoted a theory that it was Ukraine that Albanian rescuers scoured down with headlamps and for another three years. rubble into the night on Tues- spotlights. The Supreme Court interfered in the 2016 election to support Trump’s rival Hillary Clinton day in search of survivors Earlier in Thumane, locals suspended General Qamar AFP trapped in buildings toppled by watching emergency workers Javed Bajwa’s term exten- Tallinn the strongest earthquake in dec- comb over a collapsed build- sion until Wednesday, at ades, with at least 20 lives lost ing shouted the names of their which point it will discuss Ukraine’s President Volo- and hundreds of people injured. loved ones still inside: “Mira!”, the issue in detail, the Attor- dymyr Zelensky on Tuesday Tormented families “Ariela!”, “Selvije!”. ney General’s office said. dismissed suggestions that his watched with trepidation as One, a thin middle-aged In August, Prime Minis- country interfered in the 2016 soldiers, police and emergen- man covered in a film of grey ter Imran Khan announced US presidential election, rub- cy workers sifted through the dust, was seen being carried it was extending Bajwa’s bishing a conspiracy theory debris of shredded apartment out of the rubble on a stretcher term for another three years promoted by some allies of US blocks and hotels in towns in Thumane. due to the “regional security President Donald Trump. near Albania’s northwest Adri- Afraid to return home af- environment.” Bajwa is set Zelensky, elected in April, atic coast, close to the epicen- ter a series of powerful after- to retire on Nov 29. (DPA) told reporters that Ukraine tre of the 6.4 magnitude earth- shocks, hundreds of people did not interfere in the elec- quake that hit the country in Durres took shelter in tents Modi’s party forced tions or the geopolitics of the before dawn. By evening the set up in the city’s football sta- out in India’s United States. toll was 20 dead, according to dium. The health ministry said richest state Trump has been dogged by the defence ministry. that more than 600 people allegations that Russia helped Most were pulled from have received first aid for inju- Mumbai: Indian Prime Min- him to win the 2016 elec- wreckage in the coastal city of ries, mostly minor. ister Narendra Modi’s party tion. While various investiga- Durres and Thumane, a town Some 300 soldiers and was forced out of power tions have found evidence of north of the capital Tirana. 1,900 police were sent to on Tuesday in Maharashtra Russian meddling, none has In neighbouring Kurbin Durres and Thumane to as- state, home to the country’s linked those actions directly to a man in his fifties died after sist with the rescue efforts, financial capital Mumbai, the US president. jumping from his building in according to authorities. Aid following the collapse of its Some in Trump’s inner cir- panic. Another perished in a also poured in from around short-lived coalition. cle have promoted an alterna- car accident after the earth- Europe, with teams from Italy, Modi’s Hindu national- tive theory that -- contrary to quake tore open parts of the Greece and Romania among ist Bharatiya Janata Party the findings ofUS intelligence road, the ministry said. those deployed to help. (BJP) managed to eke out a services -- it was Ukraine that surprise agreement with a interfered in the election to top leader from the National- support Trump’s rival Hillary ist Congress Party (NCP) on Clinton. Saturday, but victory was This theory has been de- fleeting, after other NCP bunked by intelligence officials leaders denounced the deal, -- the latest being White House leading to its dissolution. adviser Fiona Hill who said the BJP lawmaker Devendra Ukraine allegations were a “fic- Fadnavis resigned as chief tion” created by Russia. minister on Tuesday, saying “We do not interfere in the A combination of photos show US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a the party could not form a elections, in the geopolitics of meeting in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly on September 25, 2019. (AFP) government. (AFP) the United States,” Zelensky told journalists in the Estoni- US leader threatened to with- call shows he used the office of many problems of its own -- a UK chief rabbi an capital Tallinn. hold military aid until his president to forward his politi- war in the east of the country, attacks Labour A phone call between Ukraine counterpart agreed to cal ambitions. separatist-occupied territory Emergency workers clear debris at a damaged building in Thumane, for anti-Semitism Zelensky and Trump is at the investigate an American po- Zelensky sought to play and Russia’s annexation of northwest of capital Tirana, on Tuesday. (AFP) centre of attempts to impeach litical rival. down the importance of the Crimea. London: Britain’s most the US leader. The Democrats pursu- impeachment hearings on “We have things to do, senior rabbi on Tuesday During the conversation, ing the impeachment inquiry his young presidency, tell- beyond telephone conversa- suggested Labour leader Trump’s opponents say the against Trump say the phone ing reporters his country had tions,” he said. Two killed, seven injured in Jeremy Corbyn’s handling of anti-Semitism allegations Kashmir grenade attacks made him “unfit for high ‘Trump impeachment report by next week’ 47% support impeachment of Trump: Polls office”, in an unprecedented Srinagar: At least two people were killed in grenade attacks intervention ahead of next Washington: US impeachment investigators said on Monday Washington: About half of US citizens believe President Donald in Kashmir on Tuesday and two militants shot dead by Indian month’s election. they could present their report of presidential wrongdoing as early Trump should be impeached, while 43 percent oppose such a forces, officials said, in one of the region’s most violent days Chief Rabbi Ephraim as next week but do not rule out calling new witnesses in the measure, according to a new poll from broadcaster CNN. since New Delhi imposed a security clampdown. Mirvis claimed “a new case against Donald Trump. The poll also revealed a partisan bifurcation, which has persist- Amid heightened tensions, suspected militants staged two poison” had taken hold of The three panels heading the probe have been preparing a ed even after lawmakers held public hearings with key diplomats grenade attacks on Tuesday, a top police official, speaking on the party, which had been file to deliver to the committee that will consider whether to draft who by and large pointed their fingers at the White House, saying condition of anonymity, told AFP. “sanctioned from the very articles of impeachment against the president. It will be sent to Trump’s team pressured Ukraine to dig up dirt on his political rival. One was thrown at a group of village councillors and govern- top” and left British Jews the Judiciary Committee soon after Congress returns from the Independent voters were split, with some 47 percent in favour ment officials waiting outside an administration building in the justifiably “gripped by anxi- Thanksgiving recess, beginning next Tuesday, House Intelligence and 45 percent opposed to removing the president from office, village of Hakura, south of the main city of Srinagar. Two people ety” before the December Committee chairman Adam Schiff told colleagues in a letter. something that has never happened in US history. FiveThirtyEight, were killed and at least four injured. 12 poll. He said Corbyn was “The evidence of wrongdoing and misconduct by the president a firm that amalgamates data from different polls, found that 83 The second grenade was lobbed into a store next to an responsible for “a failure of that we have gathered to date is clear and hardly in dispute,” said percent of the centre-left Democrats support impeachment, up entrance to the University of Kashmir in Srinagar, injuring three leadership”. (AFP) Schiff. (AFP) from 71 percent before the Ukraine scandal broke. (dpa) people, the official added.(AFP)

Farmers in mass tractor protest against agricultural policies in Berlin

AFP district, in the biggest display nitrate pollution in groundwa- “I’m feeling less and less weeks, including a large one Berlin yet of farmers’ anger over agri- ter, and ban the controversial confident about the future,” in Bonn last month. Farmers cultural policy changes agreed weedkiller glyphosate by 2023 24-year-old farmer Rene have also taken to the streets Thousands of farmers by Chancellor Angela Merkel’s to protect insect populations. Wessler said at the protest. in France and the Netherlands drove their tractors to Ber- cabinet in September. Furious farmers say the Police said more than with similar complaints. lin’s famed Brandenburg Gate “First the plants starve, environmental protection 5,000 tractors rolled into Ber- Germany’s agriculture on Tuesday in a mass protest then the farmers, then you,” measures go too far and pose lin for the four-wheeled pro- minister Julia Kloeckner de- against new environmental read one sign. an existential risk to their test, leading to convoys as long fended the government’s regulations they say threaten “Do you know who feeds farms. as 20 kms on some roads. measures, aimed in part at their livelihoods. you?” read another. Many are also fed up with Organisers said as many as bringing the country in line Long convoys brought The government’s policy the “farmer bashing” they say 8,500 tractors took part. with EU regulations, but said Two men walk past a long row of farmers lining up with their tractors traffic to a standstill in the package includes plans to lim- has cast them as villains in the Other German cities have she understood the farmers’ along ‘Strasse des 17. Juni’ Avenue in Berlin on Tuesday. (AFP) heart of the city’s government it the use of fertiliser to tackle fight against climate change. seen similar demos in recent frustrations. Fifty One East, Bose unveil portable home speakers page 10

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28,095.14 10,190.82 40,821.30 1,460.39 +28.67 pts -120.06 pts -67.93 pts Gold +0.35% QFC hosts roundtable to boost ties Dow QE sensex with Spanish biz leaders page 10 Price percentage Price percentage 17.18 Brent 63.83 +0.28% WTI 58.11 +0.17% Silver +0.85% Baladna all set for QSE listing on Dec 11  Company to receive 2,500 more cows in next two months  The new arrivals will raise overall production of dairy products to 450 tonnes

Satyendra Pathak The assembly approved the Doha appointment of the first board of directors comprising ofMo- Baladna Company is all set hamad Moataz Mhd Ruslan to be listed on Qatar Stock Ex- al Khayyat as chairman, Mo- change (QSE) on December 11 hammed Badr al Sada as vice this year after the company’s chairman and Sheikh Faleh constitutive general assembly bin Nasser bin Ahmad al-Tha- gave its nod for the final es- ni, Hamad bin Abdullah bin tablishment of the company Khalid al Attiyah, Ramez Mhd in Doha on Tuesday. Ruslan al Khayyat and Mazen Mohamad Moataz Mhd Alsbeti as members, Aidan Ruslan al Khayat, whose name Tynan as independent mem- was approved as the chairman ber and Adnan Ali Staitieh as of the Baladna Company by the advisor of the board. constitutive general assembly, The assembly approved the announced the completion of appointment of Moore Qatar the procedures for the incor- as auditors for the year 2020 poration of the company at the for a fee of QR90,000 and au- conclusion of the meeting. thorised the board to formu- Talking to Qatar Tribune late a policy to repurchase the on the sidelines of the consti- company’s shares when nec- tutive general assembly, Bal- essary and in accordance with adna Company Board Member the controls determined by the Ramez Mhd Rusian al Khayyat Qatar Financial Markets Au- said the board members were thority and take the necessary overwhelmed with the positive measures in this regard. response the company’s IPO The initial public offering received from the Qatari retail (IPO) of Baladna aimed to raise and corporate investors. QR1.43 billion was report- “The IPO was oversub- Baladna Chairman Mohamad Moataz Mhd Ruslan al Khayat with other board members at the company’s constitutive general assembly in Doha on Tuesday. edly oversubscribed. The offer, scribed and the response from which comprised 1.43 billion investors was more than ex- February next year. Ramez said the company is up our own dairy farms in such new shares at QR1.01 a piece pected. We have more than Already the largest dairy also working to treble the pro- countries. We have already got including listing fees of QR0.01 58,000 Qatari subscribers, and beverage company in duction of juices and add 50 approval to set up dairy farm and represented 75 percent of which is overwhelming,” he Qatar, Baladna currently has new products this year and 50 in Malaysia. We will look for the share capital. said. approximately 18,000 cows more next year. opportunities in other markets The 75 percent IPO includ- “All process to list the housed in two farms spread “We are currently produc- as well,” he said. ed 52 percent or 988.52 mil- company on Qatar’s stock ex- over a total area of more than Boosting juice ing 10 types of cheese and next Earlier the assembly ap- lion shares to individual and change has been completed 2 million square meters. With year the variety of cheese pro- proved the valuation of the corporate investors and 23 per- smoothly and now we are the arrival of 2,500 more production duced by us will reach 20,” he fair market value of the shares cent or 437.23 million shares gearing up for next phase cows, the company’s herd of Ramez said the company is said. provided by the founders to ‘strategic’ investors such as of expansion. We are going cows will grow to approxi- Besides meeting the local at QR475,250,000. “These General Retirement and Social to expand year by year,” he mately 20,500 next year. also working to treble the demand, Ramez said, the com- shares do not include a pre- Insurance Authority (10 per- said. “The new arrivals will production of juices and add pany has already started to mium or goodwill, but there is cent), Hassad Food (5 percent), Ramez said the company raise our overall production of 50 new products this year export its products to Iraq and a discount in favour of share- Al Meera Consumer Goods (4 will receive 2,500 more cows dairy products to 450 tonnes and 50 more next year Baladna Board Member Ramez other Asia markets. holders,” a statement issued by percent), and Mwani Qatar and from America in January and per day,” he said. Mhd Rusian al Khayyat “We also have plans to set the company said. Widam Food (2 percent each).

Jordan delegation briefs QC on Fitch affirms CB’s rating Amman’s employment platform at ‘A’ with stable outlook Tribune news network Tribune news network Doha Doha

Qatar Chamber (QC) hosted Fitch Ratings has affirmed a meeting on Tuesday with Commercial Bank (CB)’s the visiting Jordanian delega- long-term issuer default rat- tion led by Undersecretary of ing (IDR) at ‘A’ with a stable Labour Ministry Farouq Al outlook, and also affirmed Hadidi. the bank’s viability rating QC Second Vice-Chairman (VR) at ‘bb+’, CB announced Rashid bin Hamad al Athba in a statement on Tuesday. headed the Qatari side in the According to Fitch, Com- meeting which was attended mercial Bank’s IDRs, support by QC Board Member Abdul- rating (SR) and support rat- rahman Abduljalil Abdulghani ing floor (SRF) reflects the along with a number of busi- strong ability of Qatar to sup- nesspersons. port its banks, as indicated by Expert at the Undersecre- its rating (AA-/Stable). tary’s office of the Ministry of Fitch stated, “The gov- Administrative Development, Qatar Chamber Second Vice-Chairman Rashid bin Hamad al Athba and Jordan’s Undersecretary of Labour ernment has demonstrated The Commercial Bank headquarters. Labour and Social Affairs Mo- Ministry Farouq Al Hadidi with other officials at a meeting in Doha on Tuesday. a strong commitment to its hamed Al Meer and Deputy banks and key public sector ments and cash balances less Ambassador of Jordan to Qa- er in Qatar or in Jordan, not- recruit Jordanians in their companies. The sovereign’s In its report, the ratings mandatory reserves covering tar Amjad Mubaideen were ing that investment climates in business. capacity to support the bank- agency cited Commercial about 30 percent of total de- also present at the meeting. both countries is attractive and For his part, Hadidi ex- ing system is sustained by Bank’s profitability improve- posits. The meeting reviewed welcoming more partnerships. plained the advantages and sovereign reserves and rev- ment in 2018 and in the Joseph Abraham, Group means to enhance cooperation He eluded the directives of mechanisms of the National enues, mostly from hydro- first nine months of 2019 CEO of Commercial Bank between both sides in labour 29,000 job the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim Employment Platform “Sajel”, carbon production, despite said, “This re-affirmation affairs through the Qatari imi- bin Hamad al Thani to pro- noting it is a developed alterna- lower oil prices.” as a result of strengthening by Fitch of our rating with a tative to provide 10,000 jobs applications vide 10,000 jobs for Jorda- tive to the previous platform. In its report, the ratings operating income, lower stable outlook is due to the for Jordanian youth in Qatar. nian youth, assuring that it Hadidi noted that all ob- agency cited Commercial operating expenses and rel- continued prudent economic It also touched on the elec- Hadidi said the number of added further momentum to servations and queries raised Bank’s profitability improve- management by the State of registered people in Jordan’s atively lower loan impair- tronic platform dedicated for both countries’ distinct rela- by the Qatari private sector ment in 2018 and in the first ment charges Qatar and the Qatar Central this regard. National Employment Platform tions and reflectedQatar’s were taken into consideration nine months of 2019 (9M19) Bank, and for Commercial Athba praised the distin- so far has reached 29,000, interest to take advantage of in the setting up of the plat- as a result of strengthening Bank it reflects the continu- guished fraternal relations be- and the number is expected to potentials and skills of Jorda- form, which became the only operating income, lower op- Fitch report also main- ing strong execution of our tween Qatar and Jordan, noting increase by 10,000 per month nian youth in its inclusive de- national system in Jordan to erating expenses and rela- tained that Commercial five-year strategic plan.” that there is a significant inter- in the coming period velopment. deal with employment and tively lower loan impairment Bank’s debt issuance repre- Including Fitch Ratings, est from both sides to further “Jordanian community in meet the needs of the private charges. sented about 15 percent of Commercial Bank currently strengthen these relations and Qatar are highly qualified and sector locally and abroad in The cost to income ratio, total funding at end-3Q19, enjoys strong credit ratings develop them to higher levels. Nedal Faisal El Batayneh and characterised by respect, dedi- Jordanian labor. which has been a constraint which helps diversify the from all the major ratings He said that mutual visits Chairman of Jordan Chamber cation and respect,” he added. “The number of registered on Commercial Bank’s profit- bank’s funding and maturity agencies. The bank’s long- in the official and private sector of Commerce Nael Al Kabariti. The QC second vice chair- people so far has reached ability, continued to improve profile. Commercial Bank has term outlook is rated A3 by levels reiterated both sides’ de- Athba stressed that busi- man stressed the chamber’s 29,000, and the number is ex- to 30% in 9M19 from over a good stock of net liquid as- Moody’s and BBB+ from sire to enhance relations with nessmen from both countries support for this initiative, not- pected to increase by 10,000 40% previously, closer to the sets, with government secu- Standard & Poor’s (all ratings Qatar, pointing to the visits of enjoy a good opportunity to ing it encourages local com- per month in the coming pe- level of peers. rities, net interbank place- with stable outlook). Jordanian Minister of Labour forge more investments wheth- panies and businessmen to riod,” he added. 10 Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Economy & Business Realty market sees growth as FIFA QFC hosts roundtable to boost 2022 countdown ties with Spanish biz leaders

starts: Ezdan report Tribune news network Doha Tribune news network Doha The Qatar Financial Centre recently hosted an invest- The Ezdan Real Estate Re- ment roundtable in Madrid to search Department expects develop closer relations with Qatar’s real estate sector to Spain’s business community rebound in growth indicators and provide access to invest- with widespread optimism as ment opportunities in Qatar’s the countdown to the 2022 market through the QFC plat- FIFA World Cup begins. form. Qatar has managed to rei- The QFC is already home fy achievements for this glob- to four Spanish companies: al sport dream, accomplish- PanData Tech LLC; Acciona ing more than 75 percent of Producciones y Diseño; Rex- the fit out plan for the World ton Holdings LLC and Ele- Cup facilities and construc- ments Global Services LLC. tions, including revamping The event’s participants Khalifa International Sta- Positive included senior Qatari rep- dium, the inauguration of the resentatives from the QFC, South Stadium in Al Wakra, growth who met with Spain’s leading and the construction of three business and industry leaders, complexes with integrated The real estate analysts including representatives of training pitches. assured that the indicators the Madrid Chamber of Com- A total of 40 training starting from the year merce and the Spanish Cham- pitches have been announced, ahead till the hosting of the ber of Commerce. as well as the novel stadium of global sporting event will all The QFC also hosted the Education City Stadium gear- mark as positive and prestigious Global Annual ing up to host the 2019 FIFA stimulating, heralding of Summit’s ‘The Capital’ Gala Club World Cup scheduled high growth rates driven by Dinner, at Casa de America/ next December. the increase the demand Palacio de Linares. The event The real estate analysts saw in attendance more than assured that the indicators for real estate units of 40 high-level guests including starting from the year ahead various categories wealth philosophers, govern- Sheikha Alanoud bint Hamad al Thani, Managing Director of Business Development, QFC Authority at an event in Madrid recently. till the hosting of the global ment officials, family business sporting event will all mark Al Daayen and Al Wakra. leaders, technology entrepre- provide the best platform for growing number of Spanish as positive and stimulating, Doha Municipality neurs, philanthropists, impact firms to expand to Qatar and companies are taking advan- heralding of high growth topped the real estate trans- investors and region heading Trade ties beyond.” tage of the QFC’s offering, rates driven by the increase actions in terms of purchase executives. Sheikha Alanoud added, as well as the opportunity to ● the demand for real estate and sales, outperforming all Sheikha Alanoud bint The QFC is already home “In addition, it was an honour The QFC considers Spain a expand their business in the units of various categories municipalities, where total Hamad al Thani, Managing to four Spanish to attend this year’s Global Middle East and beyond.” between residential, com- sales and purchases amount- Director of Business Devel- companies: PanData Tech Annual Summit and host sen- key market and our Elsa Salvadores Janssen, mercial or administrative, as ed to about QR262 million opment, QFC Authority said, LLC; Acciona Producciones ior business leaders at ‘The Investment Roundtable Deputy Director of Madrid stated in Ezdan real estate The municipality of Al “The QFC considers Spain a y Diseño; Rexton Holdings Capital: Gala Dinner’. The event was an excellent Official Chamber of Com- report. Daayen was ranked second key market and our Invest- LLC and Elements Global Global Annual Summit pro- opportunity for Spanish merce, Industry and Services In terms of real estate in terms of the total value ment Roundtable event was Services LLC vides an important framework companies to discuss doing said, “We believe Qatar is a trading and sales volume of transactions reaching an excellent opportunity for for insightful discussion on business in Qatar with our thriving country and example recorded during the period QR81.3 million, Al Rayyan Spanish companies to discuss ● The Madrid visit also key trends, issues and oppor- of international expansion. from November 17 to No- came third in terms of the doing business in Qatar with came as part of the QFC’s tunities in the area of private investment team. Therefore, the QFC Invest- vember 21 2019, Ministry volume of transactions ex- our investment team. efforts to highlight the wealth. As a platform which Sheikha Alanoud bint Hamad ment Roundtable was an op- of Justice’s Department of ecuted with a total value of “Our mission is to facili- strong and healthy offers solutions to this key al Thani, Managing Director of portunity to highlight the Real Estate Registration QR47.2 million and a total tate the strengthening of our economic and bilateral vertical, QFC is privileged to importance of Qatar to the has registered 78 real estate value of QR28.8 million. international economic part- be part of the conversation.” Business Development, QFC Spanish market.” sales worth QR408.4 mil- Umm Salal municipality nerships through providing an trade relations that exist Ghanim Al Madeed, The Madrid visit also came lion distributed over seven was fourth with a total value effective and efficient frame- between Spain and Qatar Charge D’affaires, Qatari Madrid. The event was yet an- as part of the QFC’s efforts municipalities: Umm Salal, of QR14 million, followed by work for commercial enter- Embassy in Madrid said, “It other excellent opportunity to to highlight the strong and Al Khor, Al Thakhira, Doha Al Shamal, Al Khor and Al prises. Our onshore capabili- was an honour to be part of showcase the many benefits healthy economic and bilat- and Al Rayyan, Al-Shamal, Thakhira. ties also allow us to serve as a wish to tap into regional mar- the Qatar Financial Centre’s of investing in Qatar through eral trade relations that exist springboard for investors who kets, and we believe that we Investment Roundtable in the QFC platform. Already a between Spain and Qatar. World AI Show excerpts: Making Qatar an AI-led economy

Tribune news network Led economy, Trescon said enabled Digital Government cessful in the past, rest as- cases. Doha in a statement. to help Qatar’s vision 2030. sured it won’t in the future. World AI Show also host- Discussions at World AI During the panel discus- We have to evolve with tech- ed the Startup World Cup After a very eventful first Show (WAIS) heavily centred sion, Fethi added, “Digital nology! We all remember the Regionals in association with day of Trescon’s World 5G on Qatar’s greater plan of driv- e-services can help us with names of big companies who Pegasus Tech Ventures - A Show, day two of Qatar Inno- ing technology and innovation transparency and is an im- thought they would never be global pitch competition that vation Week opened with the through its ambitious Nation- portant step as a 1 percent defeated, but they are not provided an open platform 13th edition of the global AI al Vision 2030 roadmap. increase in corruption can there anymore!” for startups from around the conference, World AI Show WAIS saw the active par- impact the economy by 6 per- Other key high-level take- world to pitch their innova- to a packed house in Doha on ticipation of the country’s top cent. I believe that e-services aways from the conference tive ideas in front of a jury of Tuesday. government heads such as are making transparency included talks on leveraging global investors. Augmental With an eccentric crowd Fethi Filali, Head of Technol- much clearer for individuals machine learning and AI al- – an artificial intelligence- of over 200 delegates that ogy Development & Applied and organisations.” Experts take part in a panel discussion at the World AI Show in Doha gorithms to defend against based adaptive eLearning included Qatar’s top gov- Research at Qatar Mobility WAIS also featured pow- on Tuesday. advanced cyber-threats; how platform, won the pitch com- ernment authorities, Inter- Innovations Center and Hay- erful keynotes from Sachin startups can succeed in the petition. They will now get an national AI & ML experts fa Al - Abdulla, Director of Kumar, Head of Google De- Albanna, Senior Consultant While speaking about the age of artificial intelligence opportunity to network with and solution providers, the Innovation at Qatar Science velopers Group and CTO - at Digital Transformation in importance of an AI-powered and the powerful synergy of startups and investors at the conference facilitated dis- & Technology Park, both of TupeloLife, Qatar; Ahmed Logistics and Supply Chain, industry, Adnan Albanna AI & 5G in transforming Qa- grand finale and pitch for a $1 cussions on diverse topics whom engaged in a panel dis- Alkahlout, Head of Digital at Milaha among other top quoted, “I strongly believe tar through the demonstra- million investment prize in around making Qatar an AI- cussion on the role of an AI- Qatar Foundation and Adnan speakers. that whatever made you suc- tion of comprehensive use San Francisco.

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Kuwait coach soaks in the pressure “The Gulf Cup started even before the first whistle. Such is the momentum that it accompanies” Wednesday, NOVEMBER 27, 2019 page 12 Qasem strikes a brace as Iraq sizzle to steal opening show Abdulaziz pulls Scoreline one back Iraq 2 (MOhammad Qasem 18’, 27’) bt for Qatar Qatar 1 (Abdulaziz Ayeni Olusegun Hatem 49’) Doha United Arab Emirates 3 Mohammed Qasem’s first- (Ali Mabkhout 21’, 38’, half brace stunned a packed 54’) bt Yemen 0 Khalifa International Stadium as Iraq earned a famous victo- ry, beating hosts Qatar 2-1 in too many times but now we their opening Group A match move on to the next one. No in Doha on Tuesday. time to regret and we will The 40-thousand capac- prepare for the next one. No- ity stadium was nearly sold body likes to lose especially out as 37,890 fans packed the playing at home. But this is iconic Khalifa. football, but we tried unfor- A glorious opening cer- tunately not as effective as we emony with The Amir HH can. This is a strong group of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al players and we will be back in Thani in attendance opened in the next match,” Sanchez said what turned out to be a thrill- after the match. ing start to the 24th Arabian Sanchez made a change at Gulf Cup. the start of the first half bring- Qatar coach Felix Sanchez ing on midfielderA bdulaziz opted for youngster Yusuf Ab- Hatem for Yusf. The substitu- durisag and perhaps the occa- tion paid off almost immedi- sion was a bit too much for the Iraq players and staff celebrate their Group A 2-1 opening win over hosts Qatar at the Khalifa International Stadium on Tuesday. Mohammad Qasem is on the extreme right (No. ately as Hatem fired his first 20-year-old, who was guilty of 19). effort into the roof of the net a number of poor decisions. two minutes into the second The team also lost Bassam half as the Khalifa Stadium al Rawi to what appeared to be roared back to life. an ankle injury. Sanchez soon showed his Qatar began brightly intent to win bringing on Al against a ‘depleted’ Iraq team Duhail striker Mohammed which had only players and Muntari for defender Tarek two goalkeepers on the eve of Salman. Muntari soon linked the match. up with club teammate Al- Akram Afif tested goal- moez but the forward’s effort keeper Jalal Hajem after a was diverted for a corner. cross from Abdurisag found Qatar had a big chance to him unmarked in the box. level the scores on the stroke Qatar settled quickly into the of 90 minutes when Muntari match and soon, a swift link was played through on goal by up play almost yielded the Haydos but the lanky striker opener. Afif found Almoez with just the goalkeeper to Ali who exchanged passes beat got it all wrong as his at- with Boualem Khoukhi, but tempted pass to Almoez was Almoez’s final effort skid- cut out by the retreating Iraq ded narrowly wide for a defence. goal-kick. Iraq’s Mohammad Qasem (right) after scoring one of his two goals. “Before the game I said Iraq responded almost playing against Iraq is always immediately as Al Duhail tournament contender send- coach Srecko Katanec said af- tough. I think we deserved striker Mohannad Ali out- ing a stunning effort past the ter the match. more from the match but it is muscled Tarek Salman who outstretched Al Sheeb. Qatar pushed for a goal be- football, sometimes it doesn’t managed to nick the ball out “We didn’t start on a good fore the end of the first half but work. I still believe we will be for a corner kick. note, Qatar had chances but it was Iraq who came off hap- better in the next match. But the hosts seeing a lot they didn’t score. We got the pier of the two team. “The game was in differ- of the ball continued to ask first one and we pushed and “We started well and ent phases and honestly we questions of the Iraqi defence soon got the second. After con- missed some chances. We kept trying. It was difficult and the busy Afif foundA b- Qatar’s Almoez Ali battles for the ball as coach Felix Sanchez looks on. ceding in the second half, I had couldn’t score the first one and to get a rhythm as the game delkarim Hassan down the to change something in the they did. It was a big punish- was stopped too frequently. left but the left back could The Asian champions were der. From a corner kick, the Saad al Sheeb in goal. team. Congratulations to the ment because we didn’t de- We made mistakes and it’s only smash his short against soon made to pay for missed ball found Mohammed Qasem Qatar’s task became more players who gave everything in serve going two down but the normal, but the main thing the outside of the post. Again chances as Iraq scored the and the midfielder’s seem- difficult in the 26th minute as difficult circumstances. Three team kept playing. We got is to make less mistakes and Karim Boudiaf saw his shot opener in the 16th minute ingly harmless cross flew past the 22-year-old Qasem dou- points is nice but we have to be nervous towards the end. be more effective in things we parried out to safety. thanks to a defensive blun- the defenders and the helpless bled his tally with a goal of the ready for the next match,” Iraq “The game was stopped can do,” the Spaniard added. FAN & FARE Ali scores a hat-trick for UAE Opening ceremony fireworks and fans (below) at the Khalifa International Stadium on Tuesday. The opening match of the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup saw an at- tendance of 37,890.

A fine hat-trick from Ali Mabkhout helped the United Arab Emirates get off to a flying start as they crushed Yemen 3-0 in the Arabian Gulf Cup in Doha on Tuesday. Mabhkout struck two goals in the first half of the Group A match in the 21st and 38th minutes. Then he completed the feat in the 54th minute with a fine kick. (AFP) 12 Wednesday, November 27, 2019 24th Arabian Gulf Cup Qatar | Oman | Kuwait | Saudi arabia | UAE | Bahrain | Iraq | yemen ‘High expectations’ for Oman Defending champions to meet Bahrain in Group B opener today

Tribune News Network Omani team for nine months Doha and I am happy with what the players have been doing. The Nine months into his job team has been doing well in as Oman head coach, Erwin the last period and focused on Koeman has been tasked with the physical side because it is retaining the Arabian Gulf important in delivering a very Cup which The Reds won in high performance, and we 2017. Oman begin their cam- have to find solutions to im- paign in Group B on Wednes- prove the level of players.” day against Bahrain at the Al Captain Ahmed Mubarak Duhail Stadium. stressed the team’s readiness The Dutch man was ap- and desire to retain the title. pointed shortly after Oman “The Gulf Cup is important dismal performance at the for all of us and our prepara- 2019 Asian Cup. Oman man- tions started for this tourna- aged just one win in the group ment after India’s match. We stage but managed to qualify have started preparing with for the last 16 – a 2-0 loss en- high concentration and we sured they’d go no further. have to make a great effort “We are ready and we have to win the Gulf title. We are been well trained and have here to defend the title, but we done the necessary work in expect it to be a very difficult the past days tournament. of this tourna- All the teams ment, and our Today’s Matches are strong and last training ready.” was this morn- Group B Meanwhile ing and we Oman vs Bahrain at Al Bahrain, who have high ex- have been run- pectations for Duhail Stadium 5.30pm ners-up four defending the Saudi Arabia vs Kuwait times head Oman’s Dutch coach Erwin Koeman (2nd left) addresses the media ahead of the Bahrain clash at the Al Duhail Stadium on Tuesday. title,”Koeman at Khalifa International into the tour- said on Tues- nament after day. Stadium 8pm two successive “Winning goalless draw Pressure is the tournament depends on in World Cup & Asian Cup several factors, including luck, Qualifiers. The team just last but we will try to focus on the week announced their partici- part of Gulf Bahrain game first and then pation in the Gulf Cup, but a talk about other things.” shot at their first title will mo- Cup: Kuwait Since the former Fener- tivate Helio Sousa’s men. bache of Turkey coach took “Bahrain is one of the coach Enad over, Oman have won four out founders of the Gulf Cham- of five matches, their only loss pionship and has reached Tribune News Network coming against Qatar in the the final four times. We are Doha Asian Cup qualifiers. Their here to play good and achieve recent good form has further something for Bahrain. We Kuwait coach Thamer Enad added to the expectations in are well prepared to win every said the Gulf Cup hasn’t aban- Oman but Koeman played game. The first game is very doned traditions and that down any talks of pressure on important and our goal is to teams are always under pres- his players. reach the semi-finals and then sure by the momentum that “There is no pressure at all, think about winning the title,” accompanies the prestigious and I am working to raise the Sousa said. tournament. pressure if it exists. I trust the “It will be a difficult game Thamer congratulated players and the strength of the against Oman, they are the Saudi Club Al Hilal for win- Omani lies in its cohesion and champions. For two or three ning the Asian Champions I am happy here to defend the years they have improved their League where he described the title and my first goal is to get to global rankings in FIFA and victory as a pride for Gulf and the semi-finals in this version. they have several strengths, all Arabs. “I have been with the but we are ready too.” Bahrain coach Bahrain coach Helio Sousa (2nd left) at the press conference. “We are here to play good and achieve something,” he said. Saudi gear up for ‘most important’ Kuwait match

We’ve to play against a good Kuwait team and Thamer Enad. be ready for the About his own team, he Wednesday’s said they were ready ahead of their Group B match against match: Saudi Saudi Arabia. coach Renard “We started the prepara- tions in a foreign camp and Tribune News Network then played the West Asian DOHA Championship and then played several games in the Three-time champions Asian double qualifiers. We are Saudi Arabia coach Herve ready for the Gulf Cup which Renard has called his team’s has no specific standards and opening match against Kuwait we expect it to be difficult for in the Arabian Gulf Cup as everyone, as usual,” he said. the most important one of the On the first Gulf Cup as event for him. coach of the Blue, he said: “I “We are happy to partici- am in front of a great respon- pate in this tournament. Al- sibility. As a player, assistant though we are delayed and coach and a coach and I know the Hilal players have joined a lot about it is hidden. It is recently, we will try to walk Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard (left) and captain Yahha Al Shehri during a press conference in Doha on Tuesday, the eve of their Arabian Gulf Cup match against Kuwait. very difficult off the pitch be- steady at the tournament,” he cause of the privacy that no told the news conference. League and some of them par- a good defensive performance injuries. one is unaware of, and this is Regarding the Kuwait ticipated on Saturday in the but were not successful in the “The Gulf Championship a wonderful feeling to contend game, he stated: “We know league championship. This “Unfortunately, our two players (Al Owais and attack.” is important for all teams, and the tournament this time as a we have to play against a good will affect the national team Al Buraik) were injured recently and most of “We do not have any expec- through our Asian qualifiers, coach of the Kuwaiti team. team and be ready for tomor- surely, to be honest, but foot- tations at the moment. All I am we have seen there is a great “The championship start- row’s game which is the most ball always has its own cir- the players participated on Sunday in the final focusing on is the match against development in all teams. ed before the first whistle and important for us in the tourna- cumstances but we have to act of the AFC Champions League 9won by Al Hilal Kuwait. I only got 12 players in “We are here with a new this is the nature of the mo- ment despite some absences in the best possible way.” addition to the goalkeepers in coach in order to achieve our mentum that accompanies and circumstances, but we will He continued: “We knew club) and some of them participated on the previous training session ambitions,” he said at the it as you can see now at this try to provide a good image of about the participation in Saturday in the league championship. This will and I will see what will happen press conference ahead of press conference – a champi- Saudi football.” the Gulf Cup after the game tomorrow,” he said. facing Kuwait. onship that makes everyone Talking about the absence against Uzbekistan, and we affect the national team surely, to be honest, Saudi team captain Yahya On the preparations and lives under great pressure.” of Al Owais and Al Buraik, he played a very outstanding but football always has its own circumstances Al Shehri said that Al-Akhdar their impact on Al-Akhdar’s On the worries his side has said: “Unfortunately, these game and as promised, we is coming to compete despite ambitions, Al-Shehri said: “We faced, he said, “All I can say is two players were injured re- got a precious victory against but we have to act in the best possible way.” the circumstances they went are here to compete despite that Kuwait is far from the com- cently and most of the players Tashkent and then played through during the prepara- some injuries and absence of petition now, but inevitably will participated on Sunday in the against Paraguay without the – Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard tion, most notably the absence Al Hilal players, but the coach return to top form as it was in final of the AFC Champions Hilal players and we provided of Al-Hilal players and some depends on everyone.” the past.” Wednesday, November 27, 2019 13 24th Arabian Gulf Cup Qatar | Oman | Kuwait | Saudi arabia | UAE | Bahrain | Iraq | yemen Vodafone Qatar launches digital fan engagement for football buffs

Tribune News Network prizes from Vodafone Qatar Doha including a free Unlimited 750 mobile plan subscription for Vodafone Qatar, the Official 1 year, a free GigaHome 600 Telecommunications Spon- subscription for 1 year and an sor of the 24th Arabian Gulf iPhone Pro 256B. Cup, has announced exciting Vodafone Qatar Chief Ex- activities and offers that will ecutive Officer, Sheikh Hamad turn football enthusiasts from Abdulla al Thani, said: “At mere spectators to active par- Vodafone Qatar, we under- ticipants in one of the region’s stand that the modern football most important sports events. fan is looking for more than Vodafone Qatar’s custom- just a 90min experience. The ised offerings will rely heav- digital world is now an inte- ily on digital engagement in- gral part of the game and as a cluding its social media and a Win – Players will have to pre- ries of daily quizzes and trivia to digital first operation, we are A packed Khalifa International Stadium glows during the opening ceremony of the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup specially designed prediction dict match results on a daily celebrate fans knowledge about perfectly placed to offer fans on Tuesday. As many as 37,890 fans attended the first match between hosts Qatar and Iraq. platform www.fans.vf.qa that basis and in real time can check Arabian Gulf Cup history. an unforgettable and engaging everyone in Qatar can enjoy. other players’ predictions. Players from both games football experience that ex- This includes: Predict & Qatar’s Greatest Fan – A se- have a chance to win exciting tends beyond the pitch.”

FIFA Club World Cup Winner’s Trophy at North Atlantic

Crowd at the Khalifa International Stadium cheers during the Qatar vs Iraq match on Tuesday.

Members of the Executive and Leadership team of College of the North Atlantic – Qatar welcomed the FIFA Club World Cup Winner’s Trophy to Flags of all the eight participating nations during the opening ceremony on Tuesday. the campus. Generation Amazing partners with Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation

The event was attended by JHCO Chairman of the Board of Trustees, HRH Prince Rashid bin El Hassan, SC Secretary General Hassan al Thawadi and the JHCO Secretary-General, Ayman al Mufleh.

he Supreme Commit- made and natural disasters. renowned international hu- both entities to innovate but ganiszation and the Supreme gramme by becoming coaches a mutually beneficial environ- tee for Delivery & Leg- The partnership aims to manitarian organisation to, as well innovate respectively Committee for Delivery and for their own community. ment, creating the first steps for Tacy (SC)’s Generation implement the Generation and will be further enhance- as organisations working in Legacy’s Generation Amaz- Further elaborating on socio-economic growth.” Amazing has announced it is Amazing methodology into ing our Generation Amazing the humanitarian sector. We ing programme provides a what the partnership is hop- In working on such a pro- programme is partnering with already existing sport for de- reach and impact across the look forward to implementing valuable opportunity for both ing to achieve, Al Mufleh said ject, Al Mufleh further indi- the Jordan Hashemite Char- velopment infrastructure in region and the world by work- this collaborative effort which organisations to not only pro- JHCO are looking forward to cated that JHCO are hopeful ity Organisation for Arab and Jordan as well as initiate an ing together with the Jordan will use football for develop- vide support to refugees and extending the ways in which it that the Generation Amazing Islamic Relief, Development exchange of knowledge and Hashemite Charity Organisa- ment to improve the lives of vulnerable communities in can support refugee commu- programme will help refugee and Cooperation (JHCO) in operating space in Jordan, Qa- tion over the next four years,” young people.” Jordan and other countries, nities by further establishing and vulnerable youth to move order to bring the football for tar and worldwide. said Hassan al Thawadi, SC The Generation Amaz- but to also aid in modernis- alternative methods for inter- forward and thrive into being development programme to An officialpartnership Secretary-General. ing football for development ing their skills and experience acting with young people. active figures in their societies. refugees and vulnerable com- signing ceremony took place He continued: “JHCO has programme works with par- to help integrate them into “This partnership pro- More than 500,000 ben- munities in Jordan and across on November 21st during the an impressive reputation for ticipantsis aimed at to devel- host communities through vides an essential opportunity eficiaries have been reached the world. WISE 2019 Summit at the Qa- providing high quality support oping communication, lead- sport for development.”t,” said to boost the morale of refu- to date through Generation Generation Amazing, the tar National Convention Centre to affected individuals and com- ership and teamwork skills Ayman Al Mufleh, JHCO Sec- gees, giving them the stepping Amazing, which is currently Supreme Committee for Deliv- in Doha. The event was attend- munities in Jordan, the MENA while also promoting values retary General. stones they need to improve operating in eight countries: ery & Legacy (SC)’s flagship CSR ed by JHCO Chairman of the region and further afield. like inclusion, integration, Generation Amazing foot- their quality of life. Hands on Qatar, Oman, Nepal, Pakistan, programme, joins forces with Board of Trustees, HRH Prince “We believe We see that gender equality and building a ball for development sessions work, such as that exhibited in Jordan, Lebanon, Philippines JHCO, who are known for their Rashid bin El Hassan, SC Sec- this partnership will not only higher sense of active citizen- run in communities across Asia this programme, will most defi- and India. cross sectoral relief and human- retary General Hassan al Tha- ensure that both Generation ship among youth through the and the Middle East, and have nitely improve the relationship The programme plans to ex- itarian work across in Jordan wadi and the JHCO Secretary- Amazing and JHCO are able power of football. aimed to provide youth with and instills trust between the tend its outreach in the next few and internationally, bringing General, Ayman al Mufleh. to serve refugee and other vul- Al Mufleh added: “The training that not only enables charity and refugees, providing years by doubling that figure emergency assistance and pro- “We are proud and ex- nerable populations over the partnership between the Jor- them to participate but also en- a solid ground for both parties and impacting the lives of one1 viding aid for victims of man- cited to partner with such a coming years, while helping dan Hashemite Charity Or- gage with the development pro- to grow together and creating million beneficiaries by 2022. 14 Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Sports CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2019 Call for four-year sports ban over doping shocks Russia AFP that began in 2015 when an Moscow independent WADA commis- sion investigating allegations Russia’s anti-doping chief of Russian doping during said on Tuesday he expected the 2014 Winter Olympics the country to be barred from in Sochi said it had found all sporting competition for evidence of a vast state-spon- four years, after a bombshell sored system stretching back recommendation from the years. World Anti-Doping Agency Russian track and field that shocked Russia. athletes were barred from WADA’s Compliance competing at the Rio Olym- Review Committee recom- pics in 2016 although Rus- mended the ban on Monday, sians were allowed to take accusing Moscow of falsifying part in other events. laboratory data handed over The ban was widened to to investigators. include all events at the 2018 It recommended Russia Pyeongchang Winter Olym- also face a four-year ban from pics, though Russian com- staging or bidding for major petitors who could prove they international sporting events. were above suspicion were The International Olympic able to compete as neutrals Committee said in a statement under the Olympic flag. it supported the “toughest Under the proposed new sanctions” against Russia for ban, individual Russian ath- “flagrant” manipulation of the letes could still compete if they doping data. were able to prove they are not The recommendation is implicated in the doping scan- set to go before WADA’s Exec- dal, a position welcomed by Liverpool’s German manager Jurgen Klopp (centre) attends a training session at Melwood in Liverpool, north west England on Tueday, the eve of their UEFA Champions League utive Committee at a meeting the IOC in it’s statement. Group E football match against Napoli. (AFP) in Paris on December 9. Russian Sports Minister Asked if he expected the Pavel Kolobkov complained recommendation to be up- the country’s “point of view held, the chief of Russia’s anti- was not heard” by WADA, doping agency RUSADA, Yury while Foreign Minister Ser- Ganus, told AFP: “That’s the gei Lavrov said the ban rec- Liverpool expect tough reality.” ommendation was part of a “We are plunging, for the campaign to put Russia “on next four years, into a new the defensive, as the accused phase of Russia’s doping cri- party”, Russian news agencies sis,” Ganus said, pointing reported. out that the ban would affect Russia’s Saint Petersburg match against Napoli Russian athletes at the 2020 is one of the host cities for the Summer Olympics in Tokyo Euro 2020 football tourna- and 2022 Winter Olympics in ment but this would not fall un- Barcelona hope to return in winner’s circle against Borussia Dortmund Beijing. der the ban because it is not a “The most difficult and world championship, a WADA afp we change them constantly. “These things are not in turn things round. Just not a great chance for reach the tragic thing is that our ath- source told AFP Tuesday. Liverpool I have two smartphones and our mind. Of course we try to much of it. next round.” letes have become hostages of President Vladimir Putin when one of them is ringing it win the game, it would be mas- “I have the feeling that Dortmund held Barcelona the actions of our sports offi- was set to meet the UEFA Liverpool manager Jurgen is really rare it is good news,” sive for us after the start we something has happened in to a goalless draw in Germany cials,” he said. chief Aleksander Cefer- Klopp says he has no concerns said Klopp. had. Napoli are a dangerous the team after Paderborn,” in an excellent performance The proposed sanctions in in Saint Petersburg on about Mohamed Salah’s fit- “You only get the mes- opponent. said Watzke. “Something has that could easily have brought are the latest chapter in a saga Wednesday. ness ahead of their Champions sages when a player is not fine, “There are two weeks be- happened this weekend.” victory. Reus saw a penalty League clash with Napoli. so then we have to make new tween tomorrow night and the Paderborn, bottom of the saved by Marc-Andre ter Ste- Salah was an unused sub- plans and we don’t know ex- Salzburg game (final match Bundesliga, had threatened a gen and other chances went stitute in the 2-1 win at Crys- actly how many players we’ll of the group) and we have rout in Dortmund while lead- begging. tal Palace on Saturday after have to train. three games in between. Why ing 3-0 at half-time on Friday. They head to the Camp SA franchise boss missing training with an ankle “We know in the long term should I think about the Salz- A last minute equaliser from Nou and then visit Berlin to problem. what we have to do, we know burg game now?” captain Marco Reus rescued meet struggling Hertha on “Mo Salah looks really a point but did not lift spirits Saturday having won just one defends Gayle good,” Klopp said at his pre- Victory over Carlo Ancelotti’s side on Wednesday would sunk by a previous 4-0 ham- of their last seven away games. match press conference on mering at Bayern Munich. Should that run continue, the Tuesday. “I’m not worried ensure defending champions Liverpool finish top of While Dortmund are a pressure on Favre will only in- afp a blistering 54 off 27 deliv- about it.” Group E with a game to spare but Klopp said he could modest sixth in the Bundes- crease. Johannesburg eries in Monday’s defeat by Klopp also provided an up- not afford to look past the match. liga, the Champions League Tshwane Spartans. date on the fitness of defender Group F situation is better. Batshuayi upbeat The chief executive of the Jozi Jono Leaf-Wright, chief Joel Matip, who has been side- that’s all set. The athletic part Second on seven points, Dort- Michy Batshuayi can boast Stars franchise in South Africa executive of Central Gauteng lined with a knee injury. of the sessions, we try to adapt Dortmund eyes return in mund can secure progress an impressive goalscoring re- rode to the defence of under- Cricket and the franchise, de- “Joel is improving but is to the specific situation of the Barcelona with a win over Barcelona cord. But the forward is find- fire Chris Gayle onT uesday, fended Gayle in an interview some time away. There will be players. The tactical things de- Borussia Dortmund coach (8) in the penultimate round ing it tough to convince Chel- describing the West Indian with The Star newspaper. a scan this week and then we pend on the games we play.” Lucien Favre forced a smile as while Inter Milan (4) visit Sla- sea boss Frank Lampard that batsman as “sensitive”. “I know Chris well, he will see how it is.” Victory over Carlo Ancelot- he signed autographs for fans via Prague (2). he deserves a place in his start- The 40-year-old Gayle seems like he’s the big charac- Klopp said he had plans ti’s side on Wednesday would at the airport on Tuesday but That will not be easy given ing line-up. waved goodbye to South Af- ter, lots of bravado, the swag to cope with Liverpool’s fix- ensure defending champions will be aware he is entering a Barca are unbeaten at home in The Belgium international rica’s Mzansi Super League on and all that stuff but he’s actu- ture pile-up over the next few Liverpool finish top of Group crucial run. 34 Champions League games. has netted eight goals for club Monday with a stormy press ally a sensitive guy, and unfor- weeks. E with a game to spare but “Lucien, you still have our And Dortmund will be without and country this season but conference in which he com- tunately, when he doesn’t per- Their involvement in the Klopp said he could not afford trust,” chief executive Hans- striker Paco Alcacer due to ill- has not been trusted to start plained “I don’t get respect”. form he really takes it to heart. FIFA Club World Cup in Qa- to look past the match. Joachim Watzke said at the ness when they travel to face a single game in the Premier It marked the end of a piti- He’s certainly no burden on tar, plus their progress in the Napoli are the only side club’s assembly on Sunday. his former club. League or the Champions ful campaign for the former our side.” League Cup, mean Liverpool to have beaten Liverpool this “But one thing is clear - at the Alcacer has been left at League. West Indies captain whose In his farewell press con- have been forced to play two season but are currently sev- end football is always defined home with a stomach bug On Wednesday, Chelsea Johannesburg-based team, ference, Gayle had also taken a games within 24 hours of each enth in Serie A. by results.” while midfieldersT homas De- travel to play Valencia, where the defending champions in swipe at the way the Stars had other, over 4,000 miles (6,400 “The biggest mistake we That combination of back- laney (ankle) and Jacob Bruun Batshuayi spent a few months the Twenty20 championship, performed, hinting at off-field kilometres) apart in mid-De- could make is that we have ing and threat would seem Larsen (knee) miss out with on loan from August 2018 to have yet to win a game in the problems. “This is not a cham- cember. won it already and what would clear. Favre, starting at Barce- injury. January 2019, though he only current campaign. pion team,” he complained. “We have plans for every- happen if we win it,” Klopp lona in the Champions League “It starts again from found the net three times dur- Gayle scored just 101 runs “That is not how defending thing, as you can imagine, and said. on Wednesday, has time to scratch,” said Reus. “We have ing his time in Spain. in six innings which included champions should play.”

Euro 2020 excluded TRAQ win ISC inter-organisation cricket title from proposed WADA ban on Russia The prize distribution cer- Man of the final Vineet, Shaji put up emony was attended by Has- afp san Chougule, ISC President, Paris brilliant individual performances MS Bukhari, Managing Direc- tor of SATCO International The Euro 2020 football tour- Tribune News Network tar Tamizhar Sangam, Assam Group, EP Abdul Rahman, nament is excluded from the DOHA Rhino Chargers, Qatar As- Vice-President of ISC, Mohd ban on Russia recommended sociation of Indian Dentists, Habibun Nabi, ISC General by the World Anti-Doping Vineet and Shaji turned out Bangiya Parishad, Tulu Koota Secretary, Mohammed Ali Agency (WADA) after it ac- to be the star performers as and TRAQ. Ghouili, General Manager of cused Moscow of falsifying TRAQ comfortably defeated Vineet from TRAQ was de- Plus Trading International laboratory data handed over to QTS by 21 runs in the final of clared the player of the final Trading, Peer Mohammed, investigators. the ISC Inter-Organisation for his excellent bowling. Managing Partner of Al Qadi The WADA source told AFP Cricket Tournament at Old QTS put TRAQ in to bat Foods. the European championships Ideal Indian School Ground. first. Opener Sulfan was re- Seena Manoj, President were “not a ‘major event and Indian Sports Centre, un- moved by Benin to put a great of TRAQ, Sri Raja Vijayan, not a world championships” der the patronage of Embassy deal of pressure on the rivals. President of QTS, Debojit so were exempt from the four- of India, hosted the tourna- TRAQ however recovered ISC officials with ISC Inter-organisation cricket winners TRAQ players after the prize distribution ceremony Sarmah of Qatar Assam Soci- year ban from major sporting ment in which 12 teams con- and posted a challenging 67 in Doha. ety, were also present on the competitions on Russia pro- tested. They participating for five in stipulated eight occasion. posed by a key WADA commit- teams were: Institute of Char- overs. Shaji led the recovery board without loss in the umph with good margin. against KMCA, secured the The tournament was spon- tee earlier in the day. tered Accountants of India, and struck a responsible 26. first three overs. Then Vineet Earlier in a semi-final, QTS 45-run target at the expense sored by Satco International The Russian city of Saint Karnataka Muslim Cultural Benin picked two wickets for bowled a tight and decisive defeated Assam Rhino Charg- of one wicket with three overs Group, City Exchange, Bazoo- Petersburg is one of 12 loca- Association, North Indian QTS. spell. Picking crucial wickets, ers, with Jinu Peter getting to spare. Shaji got the man of ka, Tea Time, Azym Technolo- tions across Europe scheduled Association, Indian Doctors Starting the chase cau- he managed to limit QTS at the man of the match award. the match award for his fine gies, Al Qadi Foods, Techtrade to host matches in next year’s Club, Karnataka Sangha, Qa- tiously, QTS got 20 on the 46 for five, helping TRAQ tri- TRAQ, in the other semi-final batting. Doors and Nice Water. tournament. Wednesday, November 27, 2019 15 Reports by L N Mallick For events and press releases email [email protected] or Pakistan Prism call (974) 4000 2222

The community lead- ers gathered on the occasion lauded the efforts of the Qatari leadership in bring- ing the world’s top sporting event to Qatar, while stressing the important role of community members in the success of the FIFA World Cup 2022

Community leaders with volunteers who participated in various sports activities organised by the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy. Pak community felicitates volunteers akistani com- munity recently felicitated the vol- unteers who par- ticipated in vari- Pous sports activities organised by the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy. Members of the Pakistani business community, heads and representatives of com- munity forums including Pa- kistan Business Forum, Paki- stan Welfare Forum, Pakistan Professional Forum, Pakistan Engineering Forum and Paki- stan Youth Society, attended the occasion. Pakistani community rep- resentatives to the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Shoaib Abdul Sattar receives certificate. Khorus Rashid Mohammad receives certificate. Jamshaid Shahzad Bajwa receives certificate. Legacy organised the felici- tation ceremony, which was various events including tra- Abdul Sattar, Fahad Ismail World Cup 2022. sports activities held under munity members in the suc- thanks, Ashraf Siddiqui sponsored by the Al Khayarin ditional and cultural dances, and Jamshaid Shahzad Ba- Qaiser Anwar briefed the the Supreme Committee for cess of the mega event. stressed the need for the Group of Companies. patriotic songs and stage jwa. gathering on Pak-Shaheen Delivery and Legacy. Renowned e-commerce participation of community Mohammad Idrees An- performances. The recipients Tahir Mahmood Chaud- Football Club’s participation Riyaz Bakali lauded the expert Aamir Khan under- members as volunteers. He war, Said Gul and Asfandiar of the certificates included hary briefed the community in inter-community football efforts of Qatari leadership lined the importance and fu- urged community members Ansari presented certificates Khorus Rashid Mohammad leaders on the ongoing de- matches, participation of vol- in bringing the world’s top ture role of digital media in to come forward and be a part of appreciation to leaders (football team), Muhammad velopmental projects and the unteers in various categories sporting event to Qatar. He the economies of the region. of the healthy activities relat- of groups who performed in Shaik, Atiq ur Rashid, Shoaib preparations for the FIFA and their performance during stressed on the role of com- Proposing the vote of ed to the FIFA World Cup. Pak Shamaa School organises Qiraat and Naat competition

ak Shamaa School the teachings of Qur’an in his (PSS) recently organ- life. His practices and teach- ised a Qiraat (recita- ings are the only way to be suc- tion of Holy Quran) cessful in this life and the here- and Naat (poetry in after,” said Aisha Nadeem, in Ppraise of Prophet Muham- her speech in English. mad PBUH) competition. In her welcome speech, The annual event was PSS Principal Nabila Kau- held at the school audito- kab said, “I feel privileged to rium to mark the birthday be a part of this enlighten- of Prophet Muhammad ing event. It’s very good to be (PBUH). a part of this event to share Community Welfare At- our knowledge and love for tache at the Pakistan Em- Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). PISQ girls debating team delivers bassy Hafiz Junaid Amir Sial Asim (O-levels) shared the We also listen and learn from was the chief guest on the oc- third position. the holy Quran. We are very casion. The students were felici- lucky to have the Prophet as excellent performance in contest In the Qiraat competi- tated with cash prizes, cer- our guide and mentor.” tion, Muhammad Saleem tificates and trophies. “I thank the school man- akistan International School Qatar tima Yousaf bagged the 4th position. Ma- (8th grade) got the first po- Sadia Saeed from grade agement for inviting me to (PISQ) girls debate teams proved their heen Malik, Hafsa Farhan and Zoya got the sition, while Akram Ullah 11 delivered a speech in Urdu the event where we have excellence once again with their ex- 6th position while Sara Akbar and Amna (8th grade) came second and underlining the kind and learnt and revisited the life cellent performance in the Qatar Sec- Ahsan got the 35th position. Muhammad Saad (6th grade) generous behaviour of the of our Prophet Muhammad Pondary Schools Debating League 1, which PISQ Girls Team earned these positions got the third position. Prophet. (PBUH). I congratulate all was held at Raba’a Al Adawiya Secondary in the debating league category from among In the Naat competi- “Prophet Muhammad the participants for present- School for Girls. 174 speakers representing 39 institutions. tion, Hammad Ahmad Hussain (12th grade) came (PHUH) is a great role model ing beautiful recitation of The team comprising Amna Ahsan, Sara PISQ coach Naheed Nadeem (10th grade) bagged the first second and Abdullah Riaz for the Muslims in every as- Qur’an and Naat,” remarked Akbar and Maheen Malik won all the four expressed satisfaction over the team’s per- position, while Shumaila (12th grade) and Roman pect of life. He implemented Sial. rounds while the team consisting of Fatima formance. Yousaf, Hafsa Farhan and Zoya won three PISQ Principal Nargis Raza Otho fe- out of the four rounds. licitated the participants of QSSDL, their In the individual speakers category, Fa- coach and Vice Principal of the Girls Wing. 16 Wednesday, November 27, 2019 The Last Word

Amir attends opening match of 24th Arabian Gulf Cup

The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani attended the opening match, between Qatar and Iraq, of the 24th edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup at Khalifa International Stadium on Tuesday evening. The match was also attended by the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani, Personal Representative of the Amir HH Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa al Thani, HH Sheikh Moham- med bin Khalifa al Thani and HE Sheikh Jassim bin Khalifa al Thani. (QNA)

WCM-Q team wins award in US QF RDI shares insights from Qatar Tribune News Network Doha

A doctor and student at genome project at forum in Japan Weill Cornell Medicine–Qa- tar (WCM-Q) have received a prestigious award for their More than 17,000 genomes research into the relationship between calcium deposits in have been sequenced coronary arteries and high blood pressure. Tribune News Network Dr Mohamed B Elshazly, Doha cardiologist and assistant pro- fessor of medicine at WCM-Q, Qatar’s knowledge in healthcare research and Amal Abdellatif, who is in was showcased at the 16th Science and the final year of her medical Technology in Society Forum held recently degree, were presented with in Kyoto, Japan. The forum saw participants the Paul Dudley White Inter- from more than 80 countries coming to- national Scholar at Scientific gether to discuss global challenges arising Sessions Award for their work from advances in science and technology. on arterial calcium deposits, Amal Abdellatif and Dr Mohamed B Elshazly researched the relationship Dr Richard O’Kennedy, vice-president hypertension and coronary between calcium deposits in coronary arteries and high blood pressure. of Research, Development and Innovation heart disease. The award is giv- (RDI), Qatar Foundation (QF), in an invit- en to the highest ranked inter- the arteries narrow through a The research found that ed, high-profile plenary session titled Deliv- national abstracts at scientific build-up of plaque. the presence of coronary artery ering Healthcare to the World, highlighted sessions of the American Heart The research was present- calcium, particularly a score QF’s globally-respected genomics research The 16th Science and Technology in Society Forum featured participants from more than 80 Association, with the ranking ed at a scientific session of the greater than 100, does increase efforts, which have positioned Qatar among countries to discuss global challenges arising from advances in science and technology. performed by independent car- American Heart Association, the risk of suffering from car- the world’s pioneering nations in the highly- diovascular researchers. which is the largest annual car- diovascular disease in patients specialized sphere of precision medicine. cure genomic data. we should be striving for.” In collaboration with inter- diovascular medicine confer- with mild hypertension. “The knowledge generated by the Qatar “In Qatar, our genomic programmes Participants at the forum discussed national researchers, the pair ence in the world. Dr Elshazly, who is also Genome Programme, which has sequenced have a very strong level of engagement with challenges and potential solutions through a examined whether the pres- Amal said: “I was very an alumnus of WCM-Q, said: over 17,000 whole genomes in Qatar, is pav- the people, who we inform and educate series of plenary sessions that were present- ence of calcium deposits in cor- fortunate to have had the op- “This is the first MESA study ing the way for the development and deliv- about the importance and long-term value ed by world-renowned scientists, includ- onary arteries are an indication portunity to take part in such to be performed by Qatar in- ery of personalised treatment for diseases of these specialised healthcare programmes. ing several Nobel laureates, policy makers, that doctors should intervene a study with potentially sig- vestigators. It is an important such as diabetes, cancer, autism and cardio- It is the collective responsibility of all stake- leading politicians and industry leaders; and with intensive hypertension nificant clinical implications. example of how global the pro- vascular disease,” Dr O’Kennedy said. holders to maintain this trust and ensure thematic concurrent sessions. treatment to prevent future Every stage of the process from cess of research has become. Observing that the unique characteris- their personal data is fully-secured,” he said. The event also offered opportunities to heart disease, even when other study design, up to presenting A study funded by the US Na- tics of the Arab genome have been typically Highlighting the positive impact of tech- interact through specialised peer meetings high-risk factors like old age, the poster in a conference host- tional Institutes of Health with underrepresented or altogether missing in nology in this specialised field of research, and networking. diabetes and chronic kidney ing pioneers in cardiology, has US patients has allowed us, as the broader human genomic data currently Dr O’Kennedy stated, “Because of rapid “The Science and Technology in Soci- disease are not present. been remarkably enriching in investigators from Qatar, to available globally, Dr O’Kennedy said, “The technological advancements, I believe that ety Forum, now in its second decade, is one Working with scientists this stage of my training. analyse the data and produce availability of high-quality information on genomic research-based diagnoses and of the most esteemed platforms for expert at a number of international The research involved ex- science that can impact world- Qatari and Arab genomes will help provide treatments can have a positive influence on discussions tackling complex science and institutions, including Johns amining the records of 1,859 wide blood pressure guideline new and deeper insights into diseases and the health of every man, woman and child technology-related issues that impact our Hopkins Hospital and the Na- participants with stage one hy- development and around a bil- associated risk factors. no matter where they are. It will help devel- future,” Dr O’Kennedy said. tional Institute for Prevention pertension who are included in lion patients with hypertension “It also has the potential to radically op and drive precision medicine which will “Building on our long-standing associa- and Cardiovascular Health in the MESA database. Just over around the world. enhance diagnoses and greatly improve facilitate delivering the right dose of a drug tion, we continue to leverage this platform Ireland, Amal and Dr Elsha- half were male and the par- “The study is very impor- treatment as well as the delivery of quality to the right person, at the right time. to share our experiences, learn from a va- zly performed the research at ticipants had an average age of tant for the entire world includ- healthcare in Qatar and globally; thus pro- “When the genome was first sequenced, riety of global models and strengthen our WCM-Q using the US’ multi- 63 years. Whether or not they ing patients with hypertension viding individuals with the possibility of liv- it cost hundreds of millions of dollars, now networks as we all work towards address- ethnic study of atherosclerosis had coronary calcium deposits in Qatar. Moreover, it sets a ing longer, healthier and happier lives.” the cost is about $1,000, and trends indicate ing our individual challenges for collective (MESA) database. MESA is a - and how severe those depos- good example that scientists In terms of tackling privacy concerns that it will become significantly cheaper. global impact. study funded by the National its were - were then compared in Qatar can build interna- about genomic data, Dr O’Kennedy noted I think this is where specialised technol- “QF RDI will continue being at the fore- Heart, Lung and Blood Insti- with their medical outcomes tional collaborations and do that it is imperative to have a global exami- ogy development, application and enhance- front of relevant dialogues in science, tech- tute that examines early ather- when other risk factors had research anywhere across the nation of how to safely handle, store and se ments can play a major role and that’s what nology, research and innovation.” osclerosis – a condition where been taken into consideration. world.”

Qatar-India naval exercise: A bilateral maritime exercise, Zair-al-Bahr (Roar of the Sea), is currently underway between India and Qatar. The exercise is aimed at promoting interoperability between the navies of the two countries. (TNN) PUBLISHED BY AN INFORMATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL HEALTH SUPPLEMENT WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2019 ISSUE 40 SPONSORED BY THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH

The first Biennial Qatar Public Health Conference themed, “10 Years of Public Health: Looking back, mov- ing forward”, was held on November 18 and 19 and was organised by the Ministry of Pub- lic Health (MoPH) and World Innovation Sum- mit for Health (WISH).

Minister of Public Health HE Dr Hanan Mohamed al Kuwari at the opening ceremony of frst Qatar Public Health Conference. Public health issues are of highest priority: Minister CATHERINE W GICHUKI The conference also showcased some 60 next ten years in accordance with the DOHA research abstracts from various health sec- national plans and strategies that aim to tor partners in Qatar to build efective and strengthen and maintain sustainability of INISTER of Public Health long-term strategic partnerships. the health system and ensure an efcient HE Dr Hanan Mohamed al In a statement regarding public attainment of Qatar National Vision 2030 Kuwari, has recently said health, the Minister said, “It aims to estab- related to health.” that public health issues lish a comprehensive and integrated sys- MoPH’s Director of Public Health M are of the highest priority tem which can provide efective solutions Department Sheikh Dr Mohamed al Thani and in 2017 a specialised public health for the current and future challenges and said, “Qatar’s rapid progress is illustrated strategy was launched under the um- ensure health promotion and wellness for vaccines’ coverage under the National in its performance in global rankings; in brella of the National Health Strategy. the population of Qatar, particularly the Vaccination Program has reached over 95 a 5-year period, Qatar has moved from The first Biennial Qatar Public Health most vulnerable population groups.” percent. On the issue of tobacco use, she being ranked 27th to 5th in the Health Conference themed, “10 Years of Public Dr al Kuwari said that Qatar has made said that according to the Global Audit Component of the Legatum prosperity Health: Looking back, moving forward”, great achievements in the field of Pub- Tobacco Survey data, there has been a de- index. This is a huge achievement that was held on November 18 and 19. It was lic Health, including improvements in crease of about 40 percent in the young has been supported by all in Qatar, both organised by the Ministry of Public Health reproductive health, maternal, neonatal smokers aged 13-15 years between 2004 Qataris and non-Qataris. We are proud of (MoPH) and World Innovation Summit and child health, in addition to reducing and 2018 in Qatar. the contribution and value-addition from for Health (WISH). the number of premature deaths due to She said the first Qatar Public Health non-Qataris, as recognised by the Amir The conference discussed public non-communicable diseases, reducing Conference was an important event to HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani”. health services, including prevention, pro- mortality and trafc injuries significantly, view and make use of local, regional, and Dr al Thani also stressed the impor- tection, health promotion, communicable and enhancing the control of infectious global expertise and experiences in the tance of continuing to remain focused diseases, non-communicable diseases, diseases. field of public health. “It is also impor- on the future and to addressing all future food safety and environmental health. Dr al Kuwari said that the rate of tant to extrapolate our progress over the public health challenges.

Are you losing hair? HMC has a solution Wear helmets while cycling to prevent serious injuries Are you sufering from hair loss? Hamad Medical Corporation Results of a recent study published by Hamad Medical Cor- (HMC) has successful treated patients with alopecia areata (an auto- poration’s (HMC) Hamad Trauma Center (HTC) found out that immune disorder that often results in unpredictable hair loss) with none of the patients admitted to the trauma center with a se- a new treatment. Alopecia areata is whereby the immune system rious head injury as a result of a bicycle crash were wearing a attacks hair follicles cells and subsequently leads to roundish helmet and that only 3 percent of patients with bicycle-related hair loss. PAGE 05 traumatic injuries (BRTI) were wearing a helmet. PAGE 07 02 DEVELOPMENTS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Minister of Public health attends the Patient Experience Forum

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INISTER of Public Health HE Dr Hanan Mohamed al Kuwari recently attend- ed the opening ceremo- M ny of Qatar’s first event dedicated to patient experience and the interactions of patients with the health- care system. The minister also toured the exhibition at the event. The two-day event was organised by Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) in partnership with US-based Planetree International. "Great The Patient Experience Forum care is more than talked about the importance of involving patients, and their having highly qualified families and caregivers, in care teams, the latest tech- importance of the role of patients, family have the final assessment for the five every decision that impacts nology, or the best services and members, and caregivers across the con- sites and then they will do the accredi- the care they receive. More tinuum of care. tation. Patient-centered care is about than 1500 healthcare profes- new facilities – it is also about He said that HMC has already started doing things for the patient with the pa- sionals attended the event. treating and interacting with the pilot programme for patient-centred tient. Collaborating with patients, family In a statement the min- patients in a way that respects care in five sites at HMC. These areas are members, and caregivers while address- ister said, “Great care is more Ambulatory Care Centre, Home Health ing the patient’s medical needs helps than having highly qualified their values and needs." Care Services, Enaya, Private Nursing us identify their expectations based on care teams, the latest technol- Centre and Communicable Disease the patient’s values and preferences. ogy, or the best services and new — HE Dr Hanan Center. This combined efort benefits both the facilities – it is also about treating Mohamed al Kuwari Dr Naimi said that the patient cen- patient and ultimately the healthcare and interacting with patients in a way tred care involves all services around the system.” that respects their values, preferences, patient. “We are accrediting any facility HMC’s Acting Chief Medical Ofcer and needs.” through the Planetree International.” and chair of Patient Experience Steering The minister further said, “The Pa- Center for Patient Experience and Staf He said that to be accredited for this, Committee Dr Abdulla al Ansari said that tient Experience Forum is one of many Experience (CPESE) and Director of it is not only about the services, there are about two years ago HMC started a whole initiatives we are engaging in as a health Hamad Healthcare Quality Institute a number of requirements that the facili- team work programme that involved system in our journey towards a more (HHQI) Nasser al Naimi said the Forum ties have to meet. “Patient centred care is patient experience. “We did a lot of work- patient-centered approach to care and not only highlights HMC’s continued a methodology, a tool that we will use to shops locally and trained about 1,000 a real, transformative partnership with commitment to providing its patients improve the services that are provided to staf. These pilot areas involved patients, patients.” with the most efective and compassion- the patient.” relatives, and even their friends. It was Deputy Chief of Quality at HMC, ate care but also underlines the growing He said that from next year, they will very successful.” WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2019 DEVELOPMENTS 03 First robotic procedure to treat kidney stones performed at HMGH

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TEAM of surgeons at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has recently performed the first kidney stone treatment A procedure using the Robo- flex surgical robot at Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital (HMGH). The state-of- the-art flexible laparoscope technology allows for the efective, non-invasive treatment of kidney stones and the oper- Dr Abdulla al Ansari ation marked the first time the Roboflex technology has been used at HMGH. The procedure was done by HMC Acting Chief Medical Ofcer, Senior Consultant and Chair of Surgical Services Dr Abdulla al Ansari together with HMGH Senior Consultant, Surgery and Head of the Surgery and Urology Departments Dr Morshed Ali Salah. Surgeons perform frst kidney stone treatment procedure using Robofex at HMGH. Dr al Ansari said, “The successful completion of this procedure marks the with the latest technology and efcient stone into smaller pieces. We are pleased first time we have used this technique at medical expertise.” to now be able to ofer this treatment to Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital. This Dr Salah said the patient, a man in his patients here at HMGH.” technology was developed by clinicians forties who had a large stone measuring Kidney stones are hard collections from Turkey and breaks up kidney stones approximately 2 centimeters in the right of salt and minerals often made up of Dr Morshed Ali Salah using a laser. The procedure can be kidney, was an ideal candidate for the calcium or uric acid. They form inside performed under general anesthesia and procedure due to the size and location of the kidney and can travel to other parts doesn’t require a surgical incision, which his stone. of the urinary tract. Stones vary in size typically means the surgery is performed “The most common form of kidney and can remain inside the body for in less time and with the patient having a stone removal is the laparoscopic tech- weeks with many patients experiencing shorter recovery period and experiencing nique. In this technique, a laparoscope a range of side efects, including pain- less pain. We expect to conduct around is passed through a small incision in ful and frequent urination, severe lower two hundred surgeries each year at the waist area and then used to break back and abdominal pain, nausea, and HMGH using this technology.” the stone, or stones, into smaller pieces, fever. HMGH’s Acting Medical Director Dr which can then be removed using special While some kidney stones pass on Moustafa al Khalil said, “The introduction surgical tools. In the case of this patient, their own, others require medical treat- of the Roboflex surgical robot at HMGH is a more advanced treatment was required ment. To help reduce the formation of evidence of our commitment to improv- due to the size and position of the stone. kidney stones, doctors recommend drink- ing patient care by ofering the highest This advanced technique involves pass- ing up to three liters of water a day, which Dr Moustafa al Khalil standard of therapeutic treatment. We are ing a laparoscope through the urinary promotes urine output and helps flush pleased to be able to provide our patients tract before using a laser to break the out the urinary system.

Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital 04 HEALTHY LIVING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2019 MoPH Signs MoU with Public Health England

HEALTH CHECK TEAM lic Health Conference, recently. authorities in both countries on all public leads to ongoing enhancement of techni- DOHA The MoU was signed by the MoPH Di- health issues. cal and scientific aspects of public health rector of Public Health Department Sheikh Dr al Thani said, “This MoU helps services. HE Ministry of Public Health Dr Mohamed al Thani and PHE Deputy Di- bolster cooperation in public health fields Dr Smith said that it was of importance (MoPH) signed a memorandum rector Dr Jenifer Smith. The pact is aimed between Qatar and England and comes for both sides by enhancing cooperation of understanding with Public at boosting bilateral relations in the field in line with MoPH’s keenness to establish in the fields of public health, especially in Health England (PHE) on the of public health services and facilitating distinguished partnerships in health fields priority areas in an ongoing and efcient T sidelines of the first Qatar Pub- communication between the concerned to create new prospects of cooperation that manner. Smokers more at risk to develop Type 2 diabetes than non-smokers HEALTH CHECK TEAM DOHA

MOKERS are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes com- pared to those who don’t smoke tobacco. Head of Hamad Medical S Corporation’s (HMC) Tobacco Control Center Dr Ahmad al Mulla said that smoking significantly increases the risk of diabetes complications and may even trigger the disease. “Smoking increases inflammation in the body. Inflammation occurs when chemicals in cigarette smoke injure cells and interfere with proper cell function. Smok- ing can also cause the Dr Jamal Abdullah, Smoking Cessation Specialist at HMC HMC’s Tobacco Control Centre body to release stress hormones like cortisol products immediately, not- trolling their disease. They will often need a more resistant to insulin, which can lead and adrenaline, which ing that smokers who have larger dose of insulin to control their blood to higher blood sugar levels. Uncontrolled can make it harder for in- diabetes are more likely to sugar.” blood sugar can cause serious complica- sulin to work properly.” have serious health prob- HMC's Smoking Cessation Specialist Dr tions from diabetes, including problems Dr al Mulla lems. “People with diabe- Jamal Abdullah said that smokers with dia- with one’s kidneys, heart, and blood ves- further said that all tes who smoke are more betes are at an increased risk for heart and sels, and poor blood flow in the legs and diabetic smok- likely than non-smokers kidney disease as well as foot infections feet, which can lead to infections, ulcers, ers should to have trouble with and ulcers, underscoring the significance and possible amputation.” quit smok- insulin dosing and of quitting smoking. Dr Abdullah urged that health benefits ing and with con- According to him, no matter how of quitting begin right away. “Studies have using any Dr Ahmad al Mulla much or how long a person has smoked, shown that insulin can start to become type of quitting will allow the body to begin repair- more efective at lowering blood sugar lev- tobacco ing itself. “Smoking may make the body els just eight weeks after a smoker quits.” WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2019 DEVELOPMENTS 05 Are you losing hair? HMC has a solution

HMC’s Department of Dermatology has man- aged to treat 30 patients successfully since the treatment was started in 2017.

HEALTH CHECK TEAM tion afects children and adults where hair loss. It has been observed that around similar medication approved in the near DOHA cytokines attack the hair cells. 2 out of 3 patients benefit from the usage future.” He reiterated that the department of of this medication.” It is worth to note that the department RE you sufering from hair dermatology has treated patients aged be- He said that the current treatment is was awarded in 2018 as Dermatology and loss? Hamad Medical Corpora- tween 5 and 35 years of age and 90 percent with immunosuppressants of the immune Immunology Institute which is a centre of tion (HMC) has successfully of the patients have significantly improved system which are glucocorticosteroids and excellence for the treatment of skin dis- treated patients with alopecia and most of them received a complete hair other immunosuppressants with poten- eases. A areata (an autoimmune disor- restoration. “A hundred percent of the hair tially severe side efects. HMC’s Rumailah Hospital Dermatol- der that often results in unpredictable hair came back.” He said that at the moment they have ogy Consultant Dr Amina al Obaidli said loss) with a new treatment. According to him, there is now a new two clinics for the alopecia areata at the before the treatment these patients sufered Alopecia areata is whereby the immune treatment which is based on an observa- Rumeillah Hospital. “This treatment psychologically and felt embarrassed. She system attacks hair follicles cells and subse- tion of a professor at a university is only given at HMC. There are said that before seeking the treatment quently leads to roundish hair loss. HMC’s in New York who found out in around 80 of these inhibitors some of the patients reported being bullied Department of Dermatology has managed 2015 that a medication that is in clinical development for at school and did not want to be active to treat 30 patients successfully since the normally used for the treat- several inflammatory skin members or at work if they were adults. treatment was started in 2017. ment of rheumatoid arthritis. diseases like atopic eczema, “After the medication, it showed a high re- Chairman of the Department of Der- “It has lesser side efects psoriasis, vitiligo and also sponse and improvement rate of almost 90 matology and Venereology, Professor of than other medications for alopecia areata percent of the 30 percent who received the Dermatology at Qatar University Professor that have been though we hope treatment. She said that the full hair growth Dr Dr Martin Steinhof said that this condi- used so far to treat we will get a got restored in about 2 years.

MoPH trains school nurses to spot students with low vision HEALTH CHECK TEAM DOHA

INISTRY of Public Health (MoPH) in conjunction with Minis- Mtry of Education and Higher Education, has recently implemented the school eye health programme in all governmental and private schools to help school nurses to spot students with low vision. MoPH in collaboration with partners School nurses at the workshop recently recently organised a workshop themed, ‘Low Vision Screening for School Nurses’ how to perform an accurate visual acuity of such cases to the health centers, “We and private schools and the data of last which targeted about 133 new nurses. measurement and to fill the electronic could eventually decrease the prevalence vision screening survey 2018-2019 which The workshop was delivered by screening forms. of low vision and lazy eye complications involved 113,946 students, showed that 14 MoPH Blindness Prevention Programme MoPH’s head of non-communicable within this important age group.” percent of governmental school’s stu- team which tackled topics such as com- disease section Dr Kholood al Mutawa Dr al Mutawa reiterated that Qatar dents and 24 percent of private school’s mon eye diseases, eye trauma and a stressed the importance of early detection has implemented this mandatory visual students have low vision, less than nor- practical training to all participants on of low vision cases in children and referral acuity screening in all governmental mal average of (6/6). 06 DEVELOPMENTS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2019

HMC Director of Diabetes Education Manal A type 2 diabetes education programme has been adapted for Arabic patients. HMC's Senior Consultant and Head of Othman. Endocrinology Dr Mahmoud Zirie. HMC team adapts international diabetes self-Management programme from English to Arabic adapted the programme from English to diabetes is a progressive condition. He patients who may have been isolated by HEALTH CHECK TEAM Arabic, but they also made modifications reiterated that while traditionally treatment their diagnosis in the past are now pro- DOHA to ensure it was culturally appropriate and has centered on drug interventions, the vided with a support system. the content relevant to the local popula- benefits of educating people about how Othman added that of the patients who TYPE 2 diabetes education tion. The programme, which consists to manage their condition themselves have completed the programme and con- programme developed by of six hours of education and is cannot be disputed. “If not managed tinue to be cared for by the National Dia- researchers from the UK generally delivered in one-day or properly, type 2 diabetes can lead to betes Center at Hamad General Hospital, has been adapted for Arabic half-day formats, helps partici- devastating complications, includ- most have reported reducing A patients by a team of diabetes pants understand their diabe- ing blindness, a lost limb or an their HbA1c levels by educators from Hamad Medical Corpo- tes, including risk factors and increased risk of a stroke or around 1 percent; the ration (HMC) in collaboration with the complications, and make heart attack, which is why HbA1c test records University of Leicester. food choices. introducing people to average blood sugar The programme, Diabetes Education Senior Consultant and DESMOND is so crucial.” readings of some- and Self-Management for Ongoing and Head of the Endocrinology To date, 227 patients one with diabetes Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND), was de- Department at Hamad have completed the over weeks or veloped through evidence-based research General Hospital programme and over a months. and has been widely implemented across Dr Mahmoud dozen HMC patient educa- the UK during the past decade. Based Zirie said the tors have been trained around physical activity and healthy life- programme to deliver DESMOND. style changes, the programme was adapted is sig- Othman said an- from English to Arabic, a world-first for the nificant other benefit of the curriculum, as part of an ongoing efort because programme is that to support patients with type 2 diabetes in Qatar and other Arabic-speaking countries. HMC’s Director of Diabetes Educa- tion Manal Othman said diabetes is one of the most pressing health conditions in Qatar. She added that unless wide-scale steps are taken to change behaviors and address diabetes risk factors, the number of families afected by the disease will con- tinue to grow. “We know that the majority of diabetes care is the responsibility of the patient, so it is essential that our patients are well-informed and skilled to manage this disease,” said Othman. Othman and her team not only

EDITORIAL TEAM: MARKETING TEAM: DESIGNER: MUFEESH MOHAMEDALI CATHERINE W GICHUKI, TAHER ABU ZAID HEALTH CHECK TEAM PUBLISHED BY: QATAR TRIBUNE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2019 LIFESTYLE IMPACT 07 Wear helmets while cycling to prevent serious injuries

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ESULTS of a recent study published by Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Hamad Trauma Center (HTC) found R out that none of the patients admitted to the trauma center with a serious head injury as a result of a bicycle crash were wearing a helmet and that only 3 percent of patients with bicycle- related traumatic injuries (BRTI) were wearing a helmet. Dr Ayman El Menyar The study ‘Bicycle-Related Trau- matic Injury Hospitalizations: Six Years young males, under the age of 30. Most duce head injuries and fatalities resulting Descriptive Analysis in Qatar’ was sup- were from Nepal (17 percent), Qatar (16 from motorcycle and bicycle crashes.” ported by HMC’s Medical Research Center percent), and Sri Lanka (13 percent). The He said that serious cycling injuries and recently published in the ‘Journal of most common mechanism of injury (87 were preventable if the correct safety Injury and Violence Research’. The study percent) for adults was a collision with measures were taken. “It is very important described the bicycle-related traumatic another vehicle. Younger victims, under that cyclists use highly reflective or visible injuries among victims seen and treated at the age of 20, were more likely to be in- clothing and a certified helmet every time the Hamad Trauma Center between 2010 jured in a fall rather than collision. Almost they take a bike journey.” and 2015. half of all victims had a head injury and Co-author of the Study and Direc- The majority of the patients were only three percent of all patients sufer- tor of Clinical Research and Consultant, ing a BRTI were wearing a bicycle helmet Hamad Trauma Center Dr Ayman El SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS at the time of the incident. Due to their Menyar explained that injuries to cy- unprotected nature, many sufered severe clists are not the sole responsibility of the Dr Husham Abdelrahman ALL CYCLISTS IN QATAR injuries and more than 40 percent needed cyclist. “As a society, we must do our an operation or admission to the Intensive utmost to protect these very Helmet – Wear a properly fitting helmet Care Unit. vulnerable road users. Strict to reduce serious head injuries. Lead Author, Senior Consultant and enforcement of distracted Eye contact – Making eye contact with motor- Director of the Trauma Resuscitation driving and manda- ists where possible will ensure that they have Unit, Hamad Trauma Center Dr Husham tory bicycle helmet laws seen you and reduce the risk of Abdelrahman said, “To participate in safe and the creation of more collisions with other vehicles. and enjoyable bicycling, cyclists of all ages dedicated cyclist lanes or should follow safe riding habits; children areas for recreational cyclists Laws – Obey traffic laws just like motorists. and adults should always wear to practice their sport will go This means stopping at stop signs and obeying helmets whenever they a long way to reducing the traffic lights. Do not ride while distracted by cycle. Experts from the number of these unneces- devices, including mobile phones or earphones World Health Organiza- sary victims.” Make sure you are visible – Be visible by tion (WHO), United Nations Children’s wearing bright colors during the day, reflective Fund (UNICEF), and gear in low light conditions, and using head the Centers for Disease and tail lights at night. Control and Preven- Environment – Be aware of dangerous and tion (CDC) agree that changing road conditions and use designated wearing a helmet bike lanes, when available. is the single most efective way to re- Twice and turning – Look twice before turning or crossing an intersection and know how to use your hands to signal if you are turning. When crossing a busy road, walk your bike through the intersection instead of riding it. 08 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2019