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GENEVA: Iran and six world World leaders hailed the deal powers clinched a historic deal A step towards as a triumph for diplomacy. UN yesterday curbing the Iranian Secretary General Ban Ki-moon nuclear programme in exchange stability: Qatar said the deal “could turn out to be for initial sanctions relief, sig- the beginnings of a historic agree- nalling the start of a game- DOHA: Qatar yesterday wel- ment” for the Middle East. changing rapprochement that comed the agreement reached Russia said it was a win-win would reduce the risk of a wider at Geneva talks between Iran deal, while China said the docu- Middle East war. and the P5+1 countries on ment would support stability in Aimed at easing a long fester- Iran’s nuclear programme. the Middle East. ing standoff, the interim pact A Foreign Ministry official France called the deal “an between Iran and the United described the agreement as important step in the right direc- The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with the Foreign Minister of Turkey, Dr Ahmet Davutoglu, at States, France, Germany, Britain, an important step towards tion”. Khamenei hailed the deal as Al Bahr Palace yesterday. Cooperation and ways of boosting it were discussed. China and Russia won the critical safeguarding peace and sta- an “achievement”. endorsement of Iranian clerical bility in the region. Iran’s Gulf Arab adversaries, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali “The State of Qatar calls nervous of the rehabilitation Khamenei. for making the Middle East a of their long-standing regional “While today’s announcement nuclear weapon-free zone,” he rival, were tight-lipped about is just a first step, it achieves a said and stressed that Qatar is the agreement. But Israel, Iran’s Over 23,000 great deal,” US President Barack keen on stability and security arch-enemy a US ally, denounced Crackdown on illegal Obama said in an address from in the region. the agreement as an “historic the White House. He noted that the agreement mistake”. expired items “For the first time in nearly is consistent with Qatar’s per- European Union foreign policy a decade, we have halted the manent stance that supports chief Catherine Ashton, who has restaurants, stores confiscated progress of the Iranian nuclear resolving the nuclear issue been coordinating diplomatic con- programme, and key parts of the through negotiations and tacts with Iran on behalf of the DOHA: Municipal officials have had schooling, hardly bother to DOHA: The Consumer programme will be rolled back.” peaceful means. QNA major powers, said the accord cre- unearthed illegal restaurants check if a restaurant or cafeteria Protection Department (CPD) Under the deal, Tehran will ated time and space for follow-up and provisions stores being run is licensed or if it is, its licence is confiscated more than 23,000 limit uranium enrichment to low talks on a comprehensive solution in some labour camps in the valid. And even if some bother, expired food and non-food items levels that can only be used for atomic inspectors will also have to the dispute. Industrial Area, which is home they keep silent, thinking that is from the store of a company in civilian energy purposes. additional, “unprecedented” “This is only a first step,” said to a large number of low-income none of their business. the central market. It will neutralise its stockpile access, Kerry said, including Iranian Foreign Minister and workers. According to residents, the The company faces punishment of uranium enriched to higher daily site inspections at the two chief negotiator Mohammad In crackdowns, officials discov- problem in the area is that some for tampering with expiry dates 20-percent purity — very close enrichment facilities of Fordo and Javad Zarif. “We need to start ered that in some camps people small provision stores sell tea, of the products that were offered to weapons-grade — within six Natanz. moving in the direction of restor- had also opened outlets vending fresh juices and fast food in a for sale. The products include months, US Secretary of State In exchange, the Islamic repub- ing confidence, a direction which fresh fish and meat. corner on the sly. 200 cans of edible oil, 16,000 cans John Kerry said in Geneva after lic will receive some $7bn (5.2bn we have managed to move against “They were using rooms in Then, there are people who of ghee and 7,000 bottles of hair clinching the deal. euros) in sanctions relief and in the past.” labour camps as restaurants and set up an entire eating place ille- shampoo, the CPD said in a state- Iran will not add to its stock- the powers promised to impose Zarif said that Iran would move cafeterias and some rooms were gally. Many licensed eateries don’t ment yesterday. pile of low-enriched uranium, nor no new embargo measures for quickly to start implementing the discovered where fresh fish and bother to get or renew health cer- CPD inspectors acted on a tip- install more centrifuges or com- six months if Tehran sticks to agreement and it was ready to meat were being sold,” a health tification of their workers. off from the Preventive Security mission the Arak heavy-water the accord. But the vast raft of begin talks on a final accord. monitoring official from the Things have, though, improved Department at the Ministry of reactor, which could produce international sanctions remain AGENCIES Industrial Area, Ali Mohamed considerably after the munici- Interior about a food company in plutonium fissile material. UN untouched. See also pages 7, 8, 9 & 20 Sheikhan, told Al Sharq. pality, under whose jurisdiction the central market manipulating Meanwhile, in a fresh cam- the Industrial Area falls, began the expiry dates of products. paign, the food monitoring unit mounting raids and conducting The seized items have been of Doha Municipality closed strict monitoring. destroyed with the help of Waste New islet down another 49 outlets in the Some three weeks ago, the food Treatment Centre at the Ministry Industrial Area, many of them monitoring unit closed down sev- of Environment. The case has operating illegally. eral eateries and groceries for been referred to police because it There is a near-total lack of gross violations of rules. involves a major violation of the consumer rights awareness in A total of 380 outlets were consumer protection law, CPD said. the Industrial Area. This, coupled screened and 160 of them were Meanwhile, CPD said it had with the workers’ low purchasing warned to improve their situa- taken action against 51 outlets power, is one of the reasons why tion, and 53 were shuttered. At for violations last month. illegal eateries and vending thrive least 63 of the outlets that were These include cheating custom- in the area. issued warning have improved ers by providing false information Workers don’t know where to their situation to comply with about products, not specifying complain if they notice an irregu- the law. products and services and selling larity. Also, the thinking among According to Mohamed Ahmed expired products. them invariably is not to get Al Sayed, head of the food moni- THE PENINSULA involved with legal complications. toring unit, a large number of A Nepali worker, who has been people in the area patronise these Afghan assembly living in the area for more than outlets, including eateries. two years, said he frequented two “If an outlet is on the wrong backs US pact; to three eateries but had never side of the law and is violating thought of making a complaint consumer rights, for instance, Karzai sets terms even if he noticed irregularities. and even if people know, they “I think hygiene is a major issue don’t know where to complain,” KABUL: An Afghan grand in the restaurants here and some- Al Sayed told this newspaper. assembly yesterday endorsed times food is stale,” Brahmabhatt “Language is also a barrier in the Bilateral Security Agreement White smoke rising from a newly created islet from a volcano near the Ogasawara island chain in Japanese said, giving only his last name. case of workers.” (BSA) allowing some US troops waters, 1,000km south of Tokyo. Video footage shows plumes of smoke and ash billowing from the 200-metre Enquiries reveal that work- THE PENINSULA to stay on after 2014, although Continued on page 4 island, and the coast guard said it was warning vessels to use caution in the area. ers, including those who have President Hamid Karzai set conditions for signing the deal. The “loya jirga” gathering of about 2,500 chieftains, tribal elders and politicians overwhelm- ing backed the pact setting the terms for any US military presence Egypt approves new law to restrict protests beyond 2014, and urged Karzai to sign it by the end of this year. CAIRO: Egypt’s interim pres- spokesman Ehab Badawi said. Beblawi, of the military-installed need to include details about the bird-shot if other means fail. US Secretary of State John ident Adly Mansour approved Egypt’s military justified its government, defended the meas- organisers of the demonstration, Rights groups had strongly Kerry said the assembly’s vote a controversial law yesterday July 3 overthrow of Islamist ure, saying: “It is not a law that its purpose and what slogans will criticised earlier drafts of the law. was a “compelling affirmation that regulates demonstra- president Mohammed Mursi by limits the right to demonstrate, be chanted, he added. Badawi said “The draft law seeks to criminal- from the Afghan people them- tions and gives authorities the saying it was responding to mas- but it aims at protecting the right the authorities have the right to ise all forms of peaceful assem- selves of their commitment to a power to ban protests deemed sive protests against his turbulent of protesters.” prohibit a demonstration “if it bly, including demonstrations long-term partnership with the a “threat” to national security, year-long rule. Badawi said protesters must is felt to be a threat to national and public meetings, and gives United States”. Supporters say officials said. But Egyptian rights groups give “three day written notice” to security”. the state (a) free hand to dis- the BSA is vital after 2014, when The law also says protesters said during the drafting of the a police station near to where the But he said security forces must perse peaceful gatherings by use the bulk of Nato’s 75,000 remain- can be jailed for up to five years bill that it would “criminalise all demonstration is to be held. He first verbally warn protesters at of force,” a group of 19 Egyptian ing troops will pull out. Karzai if found guilty of offences ranging forms of peaceful assembly” and said it also bans demonstrations prohibited demonstrations to rights groups said in a joint state- laid out conditions, including US from covering their faces to car- give authorities a “free hand” to “at places of worship” or starting disperse before using water can- ment yesterday before the law “cooperation” in efforts to make rying weapons while participat- forcibly disperse demonstrators. from such places. non or tear gas, and should only was given the green light. peace with the Taliban. AFP ing in demonstrations, presidency Interim prime minister Hazem The advance notice would gradually escalate to the firing of AFP See also page 12 MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2013 02 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME Energy, water and cyber security top goals Sheikha Moza opens ARC - 2013, stresses intelligent solutions for a positive impact on Oatar’s development

DOHA: H H Sheikha Moza bint Conference (ARC) at Qatar National Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Convention Centre, she said: “This Foundation, yesterday said the conference is an opportunity to country was facing three prior- announce our decision to address ity challenges — energy security, three priority challenges in our coun- water security and cyber security. try. Energy security through rais- Addressing the Annual Research ing the production of solar energy

H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser addressing the opening session of Qatar Foundation’s Annual Research Conference 2013 and (RIGHT) attends the session with delegates and officials. AR Al-Baker to one gigawatt by 2020; water Cross-cutting Research Grand “We ask to prepare five-year Vice President of QF R&D. security through promoting sci- Challenges,’ is organised by research proposals and we will Today the conference will entific research in the area of Qatar Foundation Research and invite them in the next few begin with keynote speeches by desalination; and cyber security Development (QF R&D). months. several prominent researchers. through strengthening informa- Its partner institutions like “We must move research Dr Farnam Jahanian, who tion security management in an Qatar Environment and Energy along the innovation value leads the US National Science electronically open and over- Research Institute and Qatar chain towards commercialisa- Foundation Directorate for lapped space.” Computing Research Institute tion, application, and results. Computer and Information She called on participants to will support Qatar’s energy We have already started but Science and Engineering, will share their creative energies by independence, water sustain- results will take some time. speak on the importance of a applying intelligent solutions to ability and cyber security. “The QNRS grand challenges cyber secure society; Dr Ramesh these critical challenges that Prominent academics and help us focus on a few critical Ramamoorthy, Science and could have a positive impact on experts from the local and inter- areas as we continue to imple- Technology Director at Oak Qatar’s development. national research communities ment the broader plan. We Ridge National Laboratory “In addition, we continue to are taking part to identify major have an overarching strategy in the US, will discuss break- pursue our research in health, issues essential in implement- with QNRS and we are making throughs in solar energy; and particularly in priority sectors ing Qatar National Research progress in addressing a wide Dr Adel Sharif, Research in our country, namely diabetes, Strategy 2013 (QNRS). range of priorities,” Alsuwaidi Director from Qatar Energy cardiovascular diseases, cancer, Faisal Alsuwaidi, President added. & Environment Research and neurological disorders.” of QF R&D, urged delegates to The first panel discus- Institute, will talk about the She reaffirmed Qatar’s pledge begin working on the identi- sion focused on ‘Facing the role of science and innovation to support Arab expatriate sci- fied challenges, and said some Challenges — International in achieving water security. entists and provide necessary challenges not highlighted this Experiences and Qatar’s An award ceremony will be resources for reputable centres year will remain important Opportunities.” held in the evening to honour across the world to advance and will be addressed through It was moderated by outstanding researchers and research expertise locally, ongoing initiatives such as Dona Crawford of Lawrence students who have submitted regionally and internationally. Qatar National Research Fund Livermore National Laboratory exceptional oral and poster The two-day conference grants and the work of research in the US, and participated by presentations. under the theme ‘Qatar’s institutions. Dr Thomas Zacharia, Executive THE PENINSULA HOME MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2013 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 03 30 countries to take part in Trans4 – 2013 Transport, railways, logistics forum from tomorrow DOHA: The Minister of will also display a new school bus Qatar and the region. Transport H E Jassim Seif and a CNG-fuelled bus. Two main services within logis- Ahmed Al Sulaiti will open the At the conference, experts will tics are iFleet (Intelligent Fleet Qatar International Exhibition discuss the GCC railway net- Management) and iDispatch and Conference for Transport, work, the future of the aviation (Intelligent Dispatching System). Railways and Logistics (Trans4 industry through the perspective The iFleet and iDispatch appli- – 2013) at Doha Exhibition of the new Hamad International cations have new enhanced ver- Centre tomorrow. Airport, maritime transport and sions developed and released last Trans4 is the premier event related services, shipping and year. iFleet is an application that for the transport and logistics logistics supplies and procure- helps organisations manage fleets sector in the GCC states. It is ment industries, road transport in real-time, while increasing effi- an ideal market and forum for networks and transport systems ciency and improving safety. all companies to share informa- for logistics. iDispatch is an intelligent dis- tion, products, services and lat- Qatar Mobility Innovations patching system that provides est developments in the transport Center (QMIC) at Qatar Science booking and dispatching through industry. Representatives of over and Technology Park will demon- multiple means like call-ins, web 30 countries will participate in strate its latest integrated mobil- portal, and mobile apps. the exhibition. ity innovative solutions. Omar Bondogji, Head of Mowasalat, the gold sponsor Smart Logistics Management is Business Development and of the event, will set up a stand one of the main segments within Marketing at QMIC, will speak (No. S8) over an area of 72sqm QMIC’s Masarak solution. about logistics services on the sec- to display its products and serv- Masarak is a comprehensive ond day of the event. ices and showcase and promote open intelligent platform and He will discuss solutions in its corporate brand. an integrated suite of intelligent logistics available and offered by It will also take part in the con- transport, logistics management, QMIC for government entities ference with a presentation on and road safety services and and enterprises in Qatar, helping ‘Mowasalat’s initiatives for water applications fully developed in them increase safety and enhance transport’ scheduled to be intro- Qatar and optimised for serving their operations. duced next year. The company the needs of various sectors in THE PENINSULA Football match to raise funds for Filipinos DOHA: A friendly match between Doha-based The venue will open at 2pm. Free transportation football clubs of the Philippines and Nepal will be is available, with pick-up points at Quality Hyper held on Friday at Al Arabi Sports Club as part of Market, Al Attiyah Market and at the Bank Street the ongoing fundraiser for typhoon victims in the (Tarbar Gate); bus starts loading at 12.30pm. Philippines. The event will also feature a bazaar, food festival, The ‘Kick for a Cause’ match between Pinoy cultural presentations by Philippine International Futbol Club Qatar and Nepal will be held after the School Qatar and entertainment by Doha-based match between Al Ahli Club and Al Wakra Club Nepalese and Filipino talents. at 5pm. UFOQ Chairman, Isaias “Jhin” Tabuzo, called on It is an initiative of Nasser Yacoub Laram, part the Filipino community to support the fundraiser owner of the clubs, supported by Qatar Football by coming to watch the matches and help gener- Federation, Qatar Stars League, and Al Ahli Club ate funds for the needy in the affected Philippine in coordination with the Philippine Embassy, United regions. Prizes will be given away to spectators at the Filipino Organizations in Qatar (UFOQ), Philippine ‘Shoot the Ball and Win Cash Prizes’ and freebies Football Association in Qatar and Nepal Football will also be distributed during and in between the Club. matches. THE PENINSULA MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2013 04 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME

CMC to discuss Qatar donates $350m to Yemen proposal for family beach Deal to address issues related to arbitrary termination of Yemenis, land confiscation in South at Sealine DOHA: The Central SANA’A: Qatar is donating Municipality Council (CMC) $350m to a fund to compen- will discuss in its next regu- sate civilians and security force lar session a proposal to set personnel in south Yemen who up a family beach at Sealine. were forced out of their jobs. The proposal was made by An agreement to address issues CMC member Sayed bin Ali arising from arbitrary termina- Al Marri. tion of Yemeni employees and con- A report and recommenda- fiscation of land in the south, was tion of the CMC services com- signed by the Foreign Minister mittee regarding coronavirus H E Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al and a recommendation to set Attiyah and his Yemeni counter- up a separate municipality for part Dr Abu Bakr Al Qirbi in the Industrial Area are also on the Yemeni capital yesterday, wit- agenda. nessed by President Abd Rabbo Issues such as fee hikes by Mansour Hadi and other officials. private schools and allotment In a speech, Dr Al Attiyah of agricultural land will also be stressed that Yemen faced huge discussed. political, economic and social chal- Earlier, CMC recommended lenges resulting from ambitions to the Ministry of Municipality and aspirations of the Yemeni and Urban Planning to study people to achieve the process of the possibility of providing land change, construction and reform in the northern and southern to boost national unity. parts of the country to be used He expressed confidence that as farms to produce agricul- the Yemeni leadership and the tural products for interested government are moving for- national companies or indi- ward towards implementation of viduals, based on the ministry’s aspired reform programmes in rules and regulations. political, economic, social, devel- The Foreign Minister H E Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah and his Yemeni counterpart Dr Abu Bakr Al Qirbi signing the deal in the presence of President opment, and other fields. Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi (fourth right) and other officials in Sana’a yesterday. HMC relocates He said the agreement reflected Qatar’s firm support for the renovated clinics Yemeni people and ties between of President Hadi for the com- Yemeni people since the outbreak the Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin and prosperity to the Qatari both countries. pensation programme for those of the revolution, hoping that sta- Hamad Al Thani and his wishes people. DOHA: Hamad General “I am pleased to point out who had been sacked from their bility, security, sustainable devel- of further progress and prosperity He also hosted a luncheon in Hospital yesterday opened here that the Emir H H Sheikh jobs and those whose lands were opment and a modern state would to the people of Yemen. honour of Dr Al Attiyah and his refurbished clinics on the Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani had confiscated.” be realised in Yemen. Hadi asked Dr Al Attiyah to delegation who were in Sana’a on g r ou nd flo or of the O utp atient instructed the donation of $350m He also stressed Qatar’s firm In separate talks with Hadi, Dr convey his greetings to the Emir a day’s working visit. Department. The gastro- in support of the wise initiative support for aspirations of the Al Attiyah conveyed greetings of and his wishes of further progress AGENCIES intestinal, infectious diseases and emergency short stay clinics will be moved to this new location. Colene Daniel, CEO of Embassy to hold Open House Hamad General Hospital, said ‘Outlets must comply with minimum standards’ the clinics were part of con- DOHA: The Indian Embassy will hold an Open tinuing renovation and refur- House on Saturday to address urgent consular Continued from page 1 bishment Hamad Medical and labour problems of Indians in Qatar. He hinted that given these handicaps, Corporation had been making It will be held from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. workers are not able to make complaints at its hospitals. Written information on issues proposed to be to the state-run Consumer Protection “The aim is to ensure we discussed could be given between 5.30pm and 6pm. Department (CPD) for rights violations. continue to offer the high- This will be followed by meetings with officials This leaves the municipality taking est quality healthcare to our from 6pm to 6.30pm. upon itself the task of checking rights patients in a caring, safe and THE PENINSULA violations as well such as outlets selling appealing environment. The substandard food or expired products, new clinic space will be more apart from carrying out its responsibility comfortable for patients and New Air India manager soon of inspecting licensing and compliance will enable us to continue to DOHA: Air India will soon have a new manager with health and safety rules. offer the safest and most effec- at its Doha office. “We want the outlets (in the Industrial tive care.” Nitan Paul will take over as manager in place Area) to comply with minimum local of Jagmit Singh who has completed his tenure in standards. We are not asking them to Boy, 6, run over Doha. go five-star.” He said many outlets were Paul has more than 25 years of experience in the still left out and would be covered in the while playing aviation industry. next phase of inspection drive. “We have Prior to his posting in Doha, he worked as Air limited number of inspectors so we can- DOHA: A six-year-old boy India manager in Jaipur. not mount raids in the entire area in was crushed to death in Al THE PENINSULA one day.” Recounting common violations, Wukair on Saturday, accord- he said serving ing to Al Sharq. He was run bad qual- One of the outlets closed in the Industrial Area. (INSET) over by a car as he was play- ity of food, Mohamed Ahmed Al Sayed ing with friends in the street and either in front of his house. The not having possessing health certifications are refrigerated items, thawed them and boy died on the spot, but a licence or major violations. stored them back. “This is a dangerous was rushed to hospital in an not renew- He said a common violation found practice.” Asked if CPD would name err- ambulance. ing it, and in the Industrial Area was that many ing outlets, he said civic inspection laws THE PENINSULA workers not provision stores and eateries took out didn’t allow it. THE PENINSULA Art conservation forum on Thursday

DOHA: Art conservation ongoing work to preserve experts from some of the them. world’s leading museums Aimed at the general are coming to Doha for public and art profession- the ‘Past to Present: Art als, the conference will Conservation Conference’ highlight the often unseen organised by Orientalist work that goes into pre- Museum. paring an exhibit. The event at Museum of Hyejung Yum, the con- Islamic Art auditorium on ference organiser said: “Art Thursday will see experts conservation is largely hid- showcasing their work in den from view. a range of art disciplines “The conference aims — from sculpture and at providing the audience paintings to textiles and with an insight into con- historical architecture. servators’ work and how it Discussions will pro- is planned and carried out. vide insight into the his- “The focus will be on tory of these objects, and interventive conserva- techniques used to restore tion of a range of specific them to their former glory. objects, including paint- Speakers include ings, frames, sculpture, Frances Hartog (V&A costumes, books and the Museum) discussing a ceiling of a historical build- vintage Dior dress dis- ing. These objects have covered and restored by wonderful stories, which the museum, Michel van we can share via the con- de Laar (Rijksmuseum) servation process.” highlighting restoration Dr Olga Nefedova, work on three Rembrandt Director at Orientalist paintings, Sonia Tortajada Museum, said the con- (Museo Del Prado) exam- ference was part of the ining conservation of museum’s ongoing work in plaster sculptures, and supporting conservation Béatrice Sarrazin (Château measures that prolong the de Versailles) showcasing life of collections for future ceiling compositions at generations. Palace of Versailles and the THE PENINSULA MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2013 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 05 Film festival to hold Ashghal to blacklist firms school screenings No more projects for companies which fail to fulfil commitments DOHA: The first Ajyal Youth You (2012, Palestine/Jordan/ Film Festival, presented by UAE/Greece). DOHA: The Public Works worked round-the- clock to make Doha Film Institute (DFI), Participating schools include Authority (Ashghal) said yes- this possible. will host school screenings Abdulla Bin Turki, Mesaeed terday it was in the process of Ashghal honoured 1,400 work- from November 26 to 30 in International School, Doha blacklisting companies that had ers from different nationalities Katara. College, Al Hadaya School for failed to fulfil their contractual involved in the project, who were The screenings will feature Girls, Al Ahnef Bin Qais School commitments and they will not presented with watches, gift selected films, followed by ques- for Boys, Al Soud School for get a share in future projects of vouchers and certificates. tion-answer sessions with vis- Girls, Lycee Bonaparte, Al Ashghal. Al Mawlawi said Ashghal iting directors, producers, and Khadeeja School for Girls, Al “We are working on identify- decided to honour workers, actors; allowing students from Manar Primary Girls School, ing companies that have failed to besides officials of the participat- grade 3 onwards to gain an Khalid Bin Ahmed, Awfaz Global carry out their work as per the ing companies because the project insight into these films. School and Best Buddies Qatar, requirements and they will not be was completed so quickly and Supported by the Supreme among others. involved in new projects,” Nasser during summer. Council of Education, school Tickets for the screenings are bin Ali Al Mawlawi, President of This meant the workers had screenings will feature specially available at the Box Office of the Ashghal, said. to put a lot of effort in the hot curated films from France, festival, in The Cultural Village He was speaking on the side- weather to complete the project Greece, Hong Kong, Iran, Katara and City Centre. lines of a ceremony to honour well in time. Jordan, Mexico, Palestine, Spain, Meanwhile, the festival companies and labourers who He thanked officials of the Taiwan, The Netherlands, and announced its partners. They contributed to fast completion of Ministry of Interior, particularly Some of the workers involved in the Corniche road project are honoured the UAE. include The Cultural Village the Corniche road project. the Traffic Department and at a ceremony. Festival Director, Fatma Al Katara as the primary ‘Cultural About the project, which Lekhwiya, for ensuring smooth Remaihi, said, “The founding Partner’ and Occidental involved conversion of all major traffic during the construction motive of Ajyal is to instil love Petroleum of Qatar as the roundabouts to intersections, Al Museum of Islamic Art, Diwan, Al Mawlawi disclosed that phase. of cinema among the youth, ‘Principal Partner’. Mawlawi said the Doha Sheraton National Theatre, Wadi Al Sail, there is a major project to expand He appreciated contributions and use the medium of film to Contributing sponsors include and Four Seasons roundabouts and Qatar Post, in addition to C-Ring road, details of which will of the Public Parks Department expand their imagination and ‘Official Electronics Partner’ will also be converted to signalised Grand Hamad Street and Al be announced soon. at the Ministry of Municipality encourage self-expression and Fifty One East and Sony, ‘Official intersections. Work is expected to Mina intersections. Addressing the ceremony, Al and Urban planning and Qatar conversations. Hotel Partners’ InterContinental start in January next year. Work on the Corniche project Mawlawi said he was impressed General Electricity and Water “With a rich and diverse Doha and The St Regis Doha, Roundabouts already con- began in July and was completed by the speed at which the project Corporation (Kahramaa) to the selection of films, the festival has and Northwestern University in verted into intersections include last month during Eid Al Adha was completed and praised the project. been specially curated to appeal Qatar. Lodaihy (Oryx), Lejbailat, Onaiza, holidays. engineers and labourers who THE PENINSULA all ages, especially the younger The ‘Friends of the Festival’ members of our community. include: ‘Official Bank Partner’ “The screenings will provide al khaliji, ‘Official Hair Stylist’ students with an opportunity Franck Provost, ‘Official Festival to discuss ideas, share opinions Partner’ Giffoni, ‘Official Traffic diversion for roundabout work and better understand the world Make-Up Sponsor’ M.A.C around them.” Cosmetics, ‘Official Water DOHA: The Al Watan rounda- end of next year. On November 27, students Sponsor’ Rayyan Mineral Water, bout leading to the Industrial Traffic will be diverted from will have the opportunity to Dolby Laboratories, Education Area is being converted into routes leading to Al Watan watch films headlined by Hoze Above All foundation and Gulf a three-level intersection roundabout and coming from the Naghashi’s The Painting Pool Film. with bridge, interchange and Industrial Area’s 33 Street, East (2013, Iran), Mike Says Goodbye Media companies Al Rayyan underpass. Industrial road, and Industrial (2012, The Netherlands), Regret Productions, Qatar Television, The Public Works Authority Area road to the routes high- (2013, The Netherlands) and and QF Radio have pledged sup- (Ashghal) has provided a large, lighted in green in the attached Touch of the Light (2012, Hong port as the Gold Media Sponsors, temporary gyratory roundabout map. Kong/Taiwan). while International New York around the existing one to carry Ashghal said yesterday work The showcase on November Times, I Love Qatar, Qatar out construction work. on Al Watan roundabout will not 28 includes: Zip & Zap and the Happening, Screen International, This will be complimented close or affect any of the streets Marble Gang (2013, Spain), On Time Out Doha and T Qatar – with temporary traffic diver- in the project’s area, and that it the Way to School (2013, France/ New York Times style magazine sions on the Industrial Area’s had equipped all diversions with Mexico), Kauwboy (2012, The Qatar Edition are Silver Media 33 Street, East Industrial road signage to provide correct guid- Netherlands) and When I Saw Sponsors. THE PENINSULA and Industrial Area road start- ance to motorists. ing from tomorrow until the THE PENINSULA MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2013 06 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MIDDLE EAST

Bahrain jails Syria peace meet likely in January 13 Shias over attacks on cops Scores killed as rebels battle to break siege of Damascus suburbs DUBAI: A Bahraini court sen- tenced 12 Shias yesterday to 10-year jail terms after con- UNITED NATIONS: A meet- enough of the differences that the victing them of trying to kill ing of UN, US and Russian conference will be held, but it will policemen in a village near the envoys today is expected to miss Ban’s aim of December. It capital, a judicial source said. agree that a Syria peace confer- is now set for early January,” one Another defendant was handed ence should be held in January, UN diplomat said on condition down a three-year prison sentence diplomats said. of anonymity. “It may slip into and four more were acquitted. UN leader Ban Ki-moon is to January but it will be announced,” The 17 had all been charged announce the date shortly after added a second UN diplomat. with attempted murder of police the meeting in Geneva, the envoys Diplomats from all the gov- officers, taking part in an unau- said. The conference on the wors- ernments involved in prepara- thorised demonstration and pos- ening 32-month-old war has been tions have warned that events in sessing petrol bombs. repeatedly delayed amid wran- Syria could still upset the planned They were arrested after gling over who should represent conference. unrest on May 1, 2012 in a Shia the Syrian opposition and govern- Following past postponements, village where a policeman suf- ment and whether countries such the UN has avoided expressing fered burned hands when his as Iran and Saudi Arabia should any optimism about the chances patrol was attacked. In a sepa- take part. UN-Arab League medi- of calling a conference this time. rate case in another Manama ator Lakhdar Brahimi, Russian “The point of the meeting on court yesterday, a policeman was deputy foreign ministers Mikhail Monday is to take stock of where acquitted of attempting to mur- Bogdanov and Gennady Gatilov we stand. We’ll see at that point der a protester because of insuf- and US Under Secretary for what we can say about arrange- ficient proof, the source said. The Political Affairs Wendy Sherman ments,” UN deputy spokesman officer, a Pakistani employed by are to hold the Geneva talks Farhan Haq told reporters on the interior ministry, was charged today. Friday. Russia and the United after Saleh Abbas, a Shia, was “They have patched over States have been pressing since Smoke rises from clashes between Free Syrian Army fighters and forces loyal to President Bashar Al Assad in the shot dead during a demonstra- southern suburb of Aleppo, yesterday. tion in Shakura village on April 19 last year. May for a followup to a Geneva by Islamic and other militant Syrian rebels struggle to break a More than 11,000 children meeting in June 2012, when the groups and a coalition demand months-long blockade by forces major powers agreed a declaration that Assad stand down is one rea- loyal to President Bashar Al Two ex-Gitmo killed in Syria war: Study calling for a transitional govern- son Geneva II is unlikely to halt Assad, activists said yesterday. ment in Syria. a war which the UN says has left It began on Friday when rebel LONDON: More than 11,000 children have died in Syria’s civil Russia, President Bashar al- well over 100,000 dead. units attacked a string of mili- suspects held war, including 128 killed by chemical weapons in a notorious Assad’s key ally, has been press- The Syrian government, in tary checkpoints encircling the attack and hundreds targeted by snipers, a British think-tank ing the government to cooperate turn, has insisted that Assad’s opposition-held suburbs in an DUBAI: Bahraini authorities said yesterday. The Oxford Research Group, which specialises on the conference. The United future cannot be discussed. area known as Eastern Ghouta, have arrested two Gulf citizens in global security, said in a new study that there were 11,420 States, Britain and France have “There are still doubts over which has been under siege for who were former Guantanamo recorded deaths of children aged 17 years and under. been working on the fractured whether Assad will send a del- more than six months. detainees on suspicion of pre- The report, entitled “Stolen Futures: The hidden toll of child Syrian opposition. egation to Geneva that can take Local and international aid paring a “terrorist act”, state casualties in Syria”, analyses data from the beginning of the conflict The followup, widely named decisions,” commented a UN workers say Assad’s forces media reported yesterday. in March 2011 until August 2013. Geneva II, would concentrate diplomat. appeared to be trying to starve A police chief, quoted by offi- The think-tank added that, of the 10,586 children whose cause of on how the transition can be Brahimi and the United States out residents — indiscriminately cial news agency BNA, said the death was recorded, 128 were killed by chemical weapons in Ghouta, established. and Russia also face obstacles over affecting civilians as much as two suspects, whose names and near Damascus, on August 21,2013, in an attack that the United The Syrian National Coalition how to get Iran, an Assad backer, rebel fighters. nationalities were not disclosed, States and other world powers blamed on President Bashar Al has agreed to go to a peace con- and Saudi Arabia, a major sup- The blockade has cut off rebels’ had entered Bahrain with fake Assad’s regime. The think-tank added on Sunday that 764 children ference. It said that a delegation porter of the opposition, involved. weapons supplies and helped turn passports from Saudi Arabia. were summarily executed and 389 were killed by sniper fire in the has gone to Geneva for talks with Fierce fighting to the east of the tide of fighting around the The two ex-detainees of the US conflict. AFP Brahimi ahead of today’s meeting. Damascus has killed more than capital in Assad’s favour. detention centre for terror sus- But its authority is threatened 160 people in the past two days as AFP pects in Guantanamo were found in possession of a large amount of money after crossing from the King Fahd Bridge linking the two Gulf states, he said. “They are suspected of wanting Turkey mending ties with Shia Israel adopts new measures to carry out a terrorist act, pos- ing a threat to the security of the kingdom of Bahrain,” he said, add- against African migrants ing the two would be referred to powers as regional clout wanes the courts. BNA noted the arrests came days before a meeting in ANKARA: Turkey’s ambitions Mohamed Mursi. “Today Turkey We never respect those who do JERUSALEM: The Israeli the construction of a fence along Manama of interior ministers of to become a regional leader is a country which is drifting not respect the people’s sovereign cabinet approved yesterday its southern border, as well as for the Gulf Cooperation Council. with a “zero problems” foreign alone in a vacuum,” said Faruk rights,” he said. measures aimed at deporting those already in Israel “who dis- policy have been left in tatters Logoglu, deputy head of the sec- But Ulgen warned the cri- thousands of Africans who ille- turb public order”. by the Syrian civil war, rising ular Republican People’s Party sis with Egypt would also have gally entered the country and “The new decisions include Two shot dead at sectarian tensions and a fresh (CHP) and a former ambassador wider repercussions, including who are perceived by it as a combined actions designed to diplomatic fallout with Egypt. to Washington. an impact on Ankara’s partner- threat to its Jewish character. encourage illegal migrants to wedding dance The predominantly Sunni Turkey now has no ambassa- ship with the oil-rich Gulf monar- A statement from the prime leave Israel and return to their Muslim Nato member state is dors in three key regional states: chies. Turkey, he said, was now on minister’s office said that beyond countries of origin, increase per- SANA’A: A Yemeni wedding now seeking to mend fences with Egypt, Israel and Syria. “In fact a “quest for a new balance” in its the measures, which include a sonal security for residents of ended in disaster after a guest Shia powers Iraq and Iran to there is ‘no zero problem’ policy foreign policy, hence the overtures crackdown on employers and Israel and reduce the presence firing celebratory shots in the restore its waning clout in the left to talk about,” said Sinan to Iraq and Iran. financial incentives for home- of migrants in city centres,” the air with his AK-47 accidentally Middle East in the wake of the Ulgen, chairman of the Istanbul Ankara’s relations with the bound Africans, the interior min- premier’s office said. killed two men while they were Arab spring uprisings. Centre for Economics and Foreign two Shia-led powers have been istry has drafted a bill that would According to the plan, law dancing to pop hit “Gangnam The Syrian conflict has upset Policy Studies. strained since the Syrian upris- enable to detain illegal migrants enforcement teams dealing Style”, according to a police the balance of power in Turkey’s “Turkey failed to respond ing erupted in 2011, leaving them for one year without trial. with African migrants will be source and a video posted online. backyard and dealt a blow to through realistic diplomatic on opposite sides of the war. The new bill, which will be increased by 550 new officers who The police source said the guest Prime Minister Recep Tayyip moves to the changes in the Faysal Itani from the Atlantic brought before parliament on will enforce laws prohibiting their at the wedding in the southern Erdogan’s lofty regional goals, region in the aftermath of the Council, a US think tank, said Monday for an initial hearing employment. In addition, grants city of Taiz lost control of his rifle, his stature on the international Arab spring,” he said. Erdogan, Turkey’s “early aggressive stance” and vote, was formulated after to “illegal migrants who leave leading to the deaths. Two other stage also tarnished by the wave accused by critics of becoming against President Bashar al- a previous law from 2012 allow- Israel” will increase from $1,500 people were being treated in hos- of anti-government protests that increasingly authoritarian after Assad’s regime and its fervent ing the three-year detainment to $3,500, the statement read. pital. A video circulating on the gripped the country in June. 11 years at the head of a govern- support for the rebels had alien- without trial of illegals was over- “We are determined to deport web purportedly shows the inci- Disputes with Israel, Cyprus ment with its roots in conserva- ated its neighbours. “Turkey turned by Israel’s supreme court the tens of thousands of illegal dent, which happened late last and Armenia also linger on, tive political Islam, defiantly probably saw this as a price in September. migrants who are here after hav- week. Its authenticity could not while the spat with Cairo came defended his actions as ensuring worth paying. But I imagine they According to the statement, ing reduced to zero the number of be immediately verified. The foot- to a head Saturday when Egypt’s that Turkey was on the side of did not expect the regime to hold a “closed facility” will serve as illegal labour migrants who enter age shows a man shooting a gun in military rulers expelled Turkey’s the righteous. out against the rebels for so long,” detention centre for migrants Israel’s cities,” Prime Minister the air and then starting to dance ambassador over Erdogan’s sup- “We have supported the strug- Itani said. who manage to enter the Jewish Benjamin Netanyahu said in the with several other guests to the port for ousted Islamist president gle for democracy in the world. AFP state, which has nearly finished statement. AFP hit song. AGENCIES

Egyptian students protest Journalist among 6 killed in Iraq

BAGHDAD: A television journalist working for Nineveh roadside bombing targeting journalist shot dead in north Al Ghad, a local television a security patrol in Nineveh’s Iraq was among six people network backed by provincial west killed an army captain. killed nationwide yesterday, Governor Atheel Al Nujaifi. In southern Baghdad, mean- amid a surge in unrest the Edwar was gunned down while, gunmen killed a restau- authorities have failed to near his home in east Mosul, rant owner, and a gun attack quell. police and medical sources targeting an army checkpoint The bloodshed, which has said. in Balad north of the capital left around 200 people dead His murder came after killed a soldier. in the past week alone, has attacks last month in Mosul The government and secu- forced Baghdad to appeal for killed three journalists and rity forces have insisted that international help to combat badly wounded a fourth. raids and operations across militancy just months ahead The predominantly Sunni much of western and north- of its first general election in Arab city is one of the most ern Iraq, areas dominated by four years. dangerous areas in Iraq, with the country’s Sunni minority, Officials have also voiced militants frequently carrying are having an impact. concern over a resurgent Al out attacks and also report- But diplomats, analysts Qaeda emboldened by the civil edly extorting money from and human rights groups say war in neighbouring Syria shopkeepers. the government is not doing which has provided the jihad- Nineveh province, of which enough to address the root ist network’s front groups in Mosul is the capital, saw the causes of the unrest, particu- Students of Cairo University, who are supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood, shout slogans against the military and Iraq with increased room to lion’s share of yesterday’s larly disquiet among minority interior ministry during a demonstration at the main gate of the university near Al Nahda Square in Cairo, yesterday. plan operations. attacks. Sunnis over alleged mistreat- The protest was held to commemorate the passing of 100 days since security forces cleared the vigils in support of In the restive northern Two separate shootings ment at the hands of the Shia- ousted president Mohamed Mursi at Rabaa Al Adawiya and Nahda Square. city of Mosul, gunmen shot killed an off-duty soldier and led authorities. dead Alaa Edwar, a Christian a civilian in Mosul, while a AFP MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2013 MIDDLE EAST www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 07 Main reactions to Iranians hail Iran nuclear deal smiling FM as real hero TEHRAN: Iranians hopeful US President Barack Obama that a nuclear deal with world “Today, the United States — together with our close powers will ease their economic allies and partners - took an important first step woes found a hero in Foreign toward a comprehensive solution that addresses our Minister Mohammad Javad concerns with the Islamic Republic of Iran’s nuclear Zarif, showering him with programme.” thanks on the Internet. Many had stayed up all night, US Secretary of State John Kerry glued to satellite channels and computer screens for updates on “This first step, I want to emphasise, actually rolls exhaustive negotiations in Geneva back the programme from where it is today, enlarges that stretched into a fifth day in the breakout time, which would not have occurred the early hours yesterday. unless this agreement existed. It will make our part- When news broke out — at ners in the region safer. It will make our ally Israel around 05:30 am local time — that safer.” an historic agreement had been clinched by Iran and six world Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: powers, joyful messages flooded the Internet. “Thank you nego- “God’s grace and the support of the Iranian nation tiators! Thank you Mr Zarif,” were the reasons behind this success. Resistance Tehran student Ahmad tweeted. against excessive demands should be the criteria for “God bless you smiling man,” (nuclear) officials.” read a message on Zarif’s Facebook page, referring to his Iranian President Hassan Rowhani: customary expression. “Your smile has made a nation happy.” “This agreement benefits all regional countries and Top diplomats from the P5+1 global peace. Constructive engagement in addition to group — Britain, China, France, tireless efforts by negotiating teams are to open new Russia and the United States horizons.” plus Germany — had converged Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif shakes hands with US Secretary of State John Kerry next to Chinese Foreign on the Swiss city on Saturday as Minister Wang Yi (left) and French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius in Geneva yesterday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: the talks entered a critical stage without a guarantee of success. “What was achieved yesterday in Geneva is not a Yesterday, they emerged with historic agreement but rather a historic mistake.” an interim accord to defuse ten- GCC states fear N-deal will sions and buy time for diplo- Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman macy, with Iran agreeing to limit uranium enrichment in return “This agreement is the greatest diplomatic victory for relief on punitive sanctions of Iran, which has gained recognition for its so-called over its controversial nuclear legitimate right to enrich uranium.” boost Iran’s regional desires programme. The rollercoaster ride in Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Geneva was followed each step of the way by Iranians back home, to “Nobody lost, everyone ends up winning... We are con- Israeli PM calls the agreement a historic mistake see if Zarif could break a nuclear vinced that Iran will cooperate with the International impasse which has affected their Atomic Energy Agency in good faith. DUBAI: Sunni-ruled Gulf monar- to be sceptical about Iran’s intentions.” Iran among Gulf states is fed by the lives for the past decade. chies feel let down by their US ally Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin fear that their traditional protector Hamed Mohammadi, a private Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and want good relations with their Netanyahu dismissed the nuclear and ally the United States has aban- sector employee, said he hoped Shia neighbour Iran but also fear agreement, calling it “not a historic doned them. the deal would translate into a “This agreement will help to uphold the interna- the Geneva nuclear deal will boost agreement but rather a historic mis- Saudi Arabia, main backer of the strengthening of Iran’s currency, tional nuclear non-proliferation system, (and) safe- its regional ambitions, analysts say. take”. He reiterated Israel’s right to Syrian opposition, took issue with the rial. guard peace and stability in the Middle East.” Saudi Arabia and the oil- and gas- defend itself, and his hawkish foreign Obama for not attacking Syria in “If the rial bounces back, goods rich nations of the Gulf were weighing minister Avigdor Lieberman said “all September despite evidence the will gradually become less expen- British Foreign Secretary William Hague their reactions yesterday hours after options are on the table”. The Gulf regime used chemical weapons against sive,” he said, with the currency the agreement was signed between states and Israel do not see eye-to- its own people, killing hundreds of having lost more than two thirds The deal is “good for the whole world, including Iran and Western powers. eye on Iran, said Khashoggi, adding civilians. of its value against the dollar Middle Eastern countries and the people of Iran Tehran agreed to curb its nuclear that “the main problem of the Jewish According to Khashoggi, officials in since late 2011 when oil and bank- themselves”. programme in the breakthrough state is (its own) nuclear” capability. Gulf countries feel the Obama admin- ing sanctions were imposed. interim deal that world powers claimed istration “is no longer interested in Those sanctions are not French President Francois Hollande: was the biggest step in decade-long ‘NOT NEGATIVE, BUT NOT regional problems” in the Middle East. affected by the Geneva deal but efforts to deny Iran an atomic bomb. ENOUGH’ This stand-off approach by many Iranians are now optimistic “The interim accord reached overnight is an impor- But Gulf states have never made a For Saudi analyst Anwar Eshki, Washington to the oil-producing of a change in dealings with the tant step in the right direction... towards stopping secret of their concerns about Iranian head of the Jeddah-based Middle region comes with the United States outside world. Iran’s military nuclear programme and therefore nor- regional ambitions. “In principle, the East Centre for Strategic and Legal set to become the world’s top oil pro- Media outlets made it easier malising our ties.” Gulf states want good relations with Studies, the deal “is not negative, but ducer by 2015, because of booming this time to keep Iranians up Iran,” Saudi analyst Jamal Khashoggi it is not enough”. shale oil output. “Countries in the to date on the latest round of French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said. “But the (Geneva) agreement Under the Geneva agreement, Iran region no longer have any confidence talks — the third such gathering has reduced the Iran problem to the will limit its nuclear programme in in the United States,” said Emirati since President Hassan Rouhani, The accord “confirms Iran’s right to civilian nuclear level only, while its regional exchange for $7bn (¤5.2bn) in sanc- analyst Abdulkhaleq Abdullah. a reputed moderate and regime nuclear energy but rules out access to the nuclear interference is of key concern to tions relief. Over the next six months, For him, Washington “was over- insider, took office in August. weapon.” these countries.” Khashoggi said Gulf Iran and the United States, China, zealous” in seeking to reach a speedy That included state television states “fear Iran will see this accord Russia, France, Britain and Germany agreement with Iran’s new president, which — unlike previously — European Union President Herman Van Rompuy as encouragement to act with a free are to negotiate a more comprehen- Hassan Rouhani. “But they (Gulf kicked off news bulletins with live hand in the region”. sive deal. “We are worried,” said Eshki, states) do retain confidence in other reports from Geneva and voiced “It is now crucial to ensure punctual implementation Tehran is a key backer of Syrian pointing to the $7bn. allies France and Germany,” he said, support for Zarif and his negoti- of the agreement reached and to continue working, President Bashar Al Assad, of the “We need to know whether these noting that the deal is “good in that ating team. Mohyeddin — a carpet on the basis of the trust that is being built, towards a Shia Alawite sect, in his fight against funds will be used by the Iranian it was agreed between Iran and the seller who like most colleagues in definitive settlement of this issue.” a nearly three-year insurrection. regime for its own people, or to fur- international community, not Iran and Tehran’s Grand Bazaar is close to The Islamic republic is also seen ther finance crises in the region,” he the US”. Abdullah said Gulf nations Iranian politics and foreign policy Syrian Foreign Ministry as feeding instability in Bahrain and said, listing Gulf nations’ grievances “may end up being the main benefi- — said he hoped for a full nuclear Yemen through the Shia communities with Iran. Tehran “stokes sectarian ciaries of this agreement as it should agreement within a year. Syria “considers it to be a historic accord which there. But President Barack Obama tensions between Sunnis and Shias defuse tensions in the region”. AFP AFP guarantees the interests of the brotherly Iranian peo- moved quickly to reassure US allies, and fuels crisis-hit areas of the ple and acknowledges their right to the peaceful use saying Washington “will remain firm, Arab world, in Syria, Lebanon and of nuclear energy.” as will our commitment to our friends Yemen”, in addition to its territorial and allies — particularly Israel and our dispute over Gulf islands with the Gulf partners, who have good reason United Arab Emirates. Distrust of Deal will make Israel safer over next six months: Kerry WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State John Kerry sought yesterday to offer assurances to Israel over the nuclear deal with Iran, say- ing that the agreement would make the Jewish state safer over the next six months. “Israel is threatened by what has been going on in Iran,” Kerry told CNN. “But I believe that from this day — for the next six months — Israel is in fact safer than it was yester- day because we now have a mechanism by which we are going to expand the amount of time in which they (the Iranians) can break out (towards mak- ing a nuclear bomb). We are going to have insights to their programme that we didn’t have before,” he added. REUTERS MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2013 08 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com

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HE deal on Iran’s controversial nuclear programme in Geneva has come as a relief to world powers who see in it a redeeming factor for the fraught relations with TTehran. As beaming leaders including US Secretary of State John Kerry and Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif In Japan, Caroline Kennedy rubbed shoulders after issuing the statement on the agreement reached after talks that were virtually written off a few days ago, the writing was on the wall, and it said — this is a significant agreement. steps into new limelight But in international politics, terms are subject to the vagaries of circumstances. The vicissitudes of statecraft and compulsions BY MAI NIIMI Ireland. Some experts say that because the guardian of its legacy. Her appoint- of domestic politics often imperil much-vaunted agreements. she grew up in the family so involved in ment as ambassador to Japan seems to Probably Iran realises it much more than the United States. The F SHE did not bear the name and surrounded by politics, it would be underline this pattern. suave-looking Zarif, educated in the West and arguably one of Kennedy, articles reporting her little surprise if she has special political In the interview with The Yomiuri the best foreign ministers of the Islamic Republic, is being seen appointment would have been instincts. Shimbun, Kennedy described the thou- to have broken new ground with this agreement. But in Iran, Iheadlined “first female US ambas- Despite those public expectations, sands of well-wishers who lined the sador to Japan.” Kennedy steered away from the politi- streets to watch her travel in a horse- nothing moves without the will of Supreme Leader Ayatollah But Caroline Kennedy is the only cal world and spotlight, until recently. driven carriage to meet the Emperor Ali Khamenei. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard is another living child of former President John She is a lawyer and writer, a gradu- on Tuesday as “a tribute to the United indispensable institution in the country, which has been in a Kennedy, and few talk about her with- ate of Harvard University and Columbia States and to my family.” It is a “mean- bitter stand-off with the West for decades. out mentioning she is a member of the Law School. In 1980, she began working ingful gift that I can represent my coun- The deal has, in a way, brought Iran closer to the West, Kennedy family. She was the adorable at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in try and family,” she added. though the trust-deficit will take some time to go. Iran’s little girl who captivated the United New York as a researcher and associ- In the campaign for the 2008 US States decades ago as she rode her ate film producer, where she met her presidential election, she endorsed nuclear programme, which had US and Israeli leaders froth at pony, a gift from Lyndon Johnson, on future husband, Edwin Schlossberg. She then-Sen Barack Obama, D-Ill, from the the mouth for so many years, is surely going to be jolted after the White House grounds. Singer Neil married the museum exhibit designer early stage, and successfully persuaded Tehran was forced to sign on the dotted line. Diamond revealed that she was the in 1986, and they have three children. Ted Kennedy to back Obama, too. In Mandating that uranium inspiration for his hit “Sweet Caroline.” Kennedy, 55, is the editor of several January that year, she contributed an Though the enrichment has to stop at five Though it has been 50 years since New York Times bestselling books on top- article to The New York Times in which her father was ics from constitutional law to politics to she wrote: “I have never had a president percent, the Red Line threshold Geneva deal assassinated in poetry. Among them is “The Best-Loved who inspired me the way people tell me augurs well — that Netanyahu so-famously Dallas in 1963, Poems of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis,” that my father inspired them. But for picturised with a sketch at the the Kennedy fam- which introduces poems her late mother the first time, I believe I have found the for the West United Nations — has been sharply Caroline Kennedy ily legend remains read to her own children and some writ- man who could be that president — not and Iran, both reduced. In addition, Iran is to has come to very much alive. ten by the former first lady. just for me, but for a new generation of curb some of its nuclear activities In her confir- She is also known for her commit- Americans.” In the 2012 election, she need to tread represent the mation hearing ment to educational and cultural issues. was a co-leader of Obama’s campaign that will lead to the West relieving at the US Senate She has held posts including member of office. cautiously until it sanctions to the tune of about family on more Foreign Relations the John F Kennedy Profile in Courage Kennedy appears to be getting pass- is implemented. $7bn. The Islamic Republic’s occasions, and Committee on Award Committee; chair of Harvard’s ing marks so far. At her confirmation economy has been in the doldrums seems to have September 19, Institute of Politics; honorary chair of hearing, she talked about major issues after the West slapped it with Chairman Robert the American Ballet Theatre; and vice that she would face while stationed in debilitating sanctions, which exacerbated the confrontation. taken on the role Menendez, chair of the Fund for Public Schools. Japan — the Trans-Pacific Partnership D-NJ, said, “The During an exclusive interview trade framework, tensions with China Amid deepening mistrust, Iranian leaders kept issuing denials as the guardian Kennedy name with The Yomiuri Shimbun on Friday, over the Senkaku Islands, and the relo- and rebuttals. Former Iranian hardliner president Mahmoud of its legacy. Her has been synony- Kennedy talked about her work as an cation of a U.S. Marine Corps base in Ahmadinejad’s abrasive style of functioning and flaunting the mous with public educator in New York City to teach Okinawa — in a manner that many nuclear programme as Iran’s answer to what he called western appointment as service for over a poetry to children. “One of the great- media outlets praised as studious and hegemony, did not do the country any good. The agreement ambassador to century — a fam- est gifts I received from my parents is knowledgeable. ily that has sac- the belief that words have the power to In her statement, Kennedy said she comes just months after the relatively-moderate Hassan Japan seems to rificed so much change the world, and the arts can bring would be “humbled” to follow in the foot- Rowhani has taken over. After the brouhaha generated by the underline this in service to this us together,” she said. steps of her forerunners, and added she phone call between US President Barack Obama and Hassan nation.” The Profile in Courage Award is a would “be humbled to carry forward” Rowhani in New York last month, the tide had started turning. pattern. Although private award created by the Kennedy her father’s legacy “in a small way.” It is the softening of the milieu after Rowhani took over that did some critics have family to honour public servants who Her husband and two of her children the trick. Now it is up to Iran and world powers to see how the pointed to her lack of political and dip- demonstrate politically courageous also came to the confirmation hearing, lomatic experience, Caroline Kennedy leadership. In past years, the award creating a picture of the ideal American deal is implemented. Along with effectively implementing the seems to have been greeted by senators ceremony was attended by her mother, family, just as her parents had done. agreement, Washington and Tehran should tread softly and tone as a representation of the family legacy. he brother John Jr, who died in a 1999 But Menendez, the committee chair- down rhetoric, if any, over the deal. Cautious optimism should The atmosphere there was “particularly plane crash, and her late uncle Edward, man, also said Kennedy brings “your prevail over the agreement and the political dispensation in Iran friendly,” The Washington Post said. a senator known as “Ted.” own experience, your own abilities, your and US should be wary of any vested interests that might be Nevertheless, her grandfather Joseph Caroline Kennedy has come to rep- own perspective — that uniquely qualify up to sabotage. Hardline Republicans in the US and the fanatic Kennedy was an ambassador to Britain, resent the family on more occasions, you for this position,” after praising the and her aunt Jean was an ambassador to and seems to have taken on the role as legacy of her family. WP-BLOOMBERG strain of Revolutionary Guards have to be guarded against • The other side Quote of Long-term perspective: Pakistan-US ties the day HOUGH there can be no two and geopolitical reasons. Pakistan statement pledges the two sides to a developing a fruitful relationship. views on the need for the US must grasp this reality; it must realise strong defence partnership and coun- With the focus of geopolitical power to respect Pakistan’s borders, the limitations of its elements of national terterrorism cooperation even after shifting East, Islamabad must expect Tties with Washington cannot power and project a relationship that will America withdraws from Afghanistan a consequent change in American be seen through the prism of the guard its vital economic and security and says they believe defence links will policy towards major Asian players. drone-dominated discourse alone. interests in a world in which it has few endure because it is vital to regional and This makes it incumbent on Pakistan Safe havens, 2014, war on terror, the genuine friends. Misunderstood no international security. This unanimity of to diversify its economic and defence There are Nato supply line — these will soon doubt, Pakistan must also blame itself views on a number of issues shouldn’t ties, especially at a time when it faces pass into history, as did Raymond for chasing unachievable geopolitical make us oblivious to the difficulties in isolation because of flawed policies. substantial Davis, Salala and Abbottabad. What objectives and inviting the suspicion the way. Points of discord between While the relations with America must will not are Pakistan’s geography and of those who otherwise would have Pakistan and America will always be grow and stabilise, Islamabad needs limitations which America’s long-term economic and wished it well. there, just as they were when they to mend fences with India, deepen ties will help prevent geopolitical interests in the region. The joint statement issued at the were military allies during the Cold with China, seek greater cooperation The latter comprises the oil-rich Gulf, end of the US-Pakistan Defence War. The US cannot accept Pakistan’s with Russia and set its house in order Iran from building a southwest Asia and the landmass south Consultative Group in Washington on view of many regional issues, just as in a way that encourages the world to of the Himalayas. By its very being as a Friday shows that the two sides have Islamabad may find it difficult to endorse help make this country a regional eco- nuclear weapon. superpower, the US will remain engaged not allowed the current irritants in ties many aspects of Washington’s Asia nomic hub. Barack Obama with states in this region for economic to cloud their view of the future. The policy. This emphasises the need for DAWN US President MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2013 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 09 Iran deal upsets Mideast power balance

have that worries us.” Experts say Gulf “We have had a lot of accords and promises from them in the past. Now, Arab countries will we hope to see a corrective process with this deal.” The disclosure that senior US officials held secret bilateral talks with try to piece together Iranian counterparts in recent months to prepare for the nuclear agreement may a diplomatic and exacerbate Gulf Arab rulers’ fears that Washington is willing to go behind their backs to do a deal with Iran. security strategy Many Gulf Arabs suspect that the commercial imperatives that have driven with like-minded decades of US engagement with them are similar to those driving US outreach to Tehran — business. countries to reduce “The US has its interests — Iran is a lucrative market. Iranians need a lot their vulnerability of infrastructure for rebuilding that could generate billions of dollars for US to a resurgent and UK oil companies,” said Abdullatif Al Mulhim, a retired Saudi navy commo- dore and now a newspaper commentator. Iran now eagerly In addition, some Gulf Arabs fret that a United States increasingly self reliant contemplating in energy thanks to domestic shale gas might be less committed to guarding the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow artery a future free of through which 40 percent of global sea- borne oil exports pass. crippling sanctions. Sami Al Faraj, a security adviser to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), said BY WILLIAM MACLEAN Gulf Arab governments would now work diplomatically and on the security level n interim international deal to ensure they were adequately protected on Iran’s nuclear programme against any resurgent Iranian ambitions. could tilt the balance of power Gulf Arabs felt slighted by the deal, Ain the Middle East towards he suggested. Tehran after two years of popular revolts “Iran is sitting at the high table. We that have weakened leading Arab nations. are left with the leftovers.” The agreement opens the way for a He added: “We will acquire more weap- thaw in US-Iranian confrontation that ons...We are going to check if our shop- has lasted almost as long as the US-Soviet ping list is adequate to respond to this.” Cold War, alarming Israel and Gulf Arab “We are going to rally other nations rulers who fear a new regional hegemon HUGS AND MISSES: Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif (left), EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton and US Secretary that are hurt by this action into a unified deeply hostile to their interests. of State John Kerry after a statement on the new deal in Geneva yesterday. diplomatic campaign,” Fajr said. The deal to curb but not scrap Iranian Warming US-Iranian relations could uranium enrichment, which the West has help Assad in Syria. long believed was meant to develop a Mistrust has been mutual, as it was keep working, and the sanctions are a significant step towards obtaining the Some analysts speculate that bomb, has implications far beyond weap- in the post-World War Two impasse slowly removed, it will revive Iran’s world’s most dangerous weapon.” Washington’s need to protect what could ons proliferation in a war-scarred region between the West and the Soviet Union. economy, and eventually its liberal move- He reaffirmed a long-standing Israeli become one of its few diplomatic achieve- critical to world oil supplies. The United States and Iran have had ment and I think we will slowly see social threat of possible military action against ments in the region will mean that it will For some Gulf Arab states, which see no official ties since 1980 after Iranian and political progress in the country,” Iran, although a member of his security do whatever it needs to keep the Iranian Tehran as a regional troublemaker, and students occupied the US embassy in Khoury said. cabinet acknowledged the interim accord thaw on track. for Israel, which regards Iran as a mor- Tehran, taking 52 diplomats hostage in “In the short run, it encourages coop- limited that option. “Now, the US is even less likely to tal threat, the Geneva agreement means protest against Washington’s admission eration between the United States and At the heart of Gulf Arab concerns is put serious pressure on Iran over their they have failed to dissuade Washington of the former Shah after he was toppled Iran to try and deal with Syria and stop a belief that the moderate Iranian offi- support of the Assad regime during the from a course they suspect will end by the Islamic revolution. the violence there. Right now there is a cials who negotiated the nuclear deal negotiations,” said Shadi Hamid of the in tears, such is their distrust of the With the historic Arab power centres common threat developing, the (Sunni are not the hard men in charge of what Brookings Doha think-tank. Islamic Republic. of Egypt, Syria and Iraq all weakened by militants) who will bomb the Iranians, they see as Shia meddling in Sunni Arab “And, obviously, with everyone’s atten- Iran will grow richer and stronger uprisings and sectarian strife, a new start bomb the US, as we’ve seen, so they’re countries. Those forces remain dominant tion on Iran, Assad has cover to do pretty through the easing and eventual lifting of with Tehran has emerged as an enticing everybody’s enemy right now.” in the Revolutionary Guards and intel- much whatever he wants.” sanctions that have shackled its economy, potential win for a US administration in Experts say Gulf Arab countries will ligence services. Emile Hokayem of the International emboldening its Islamist rulers to step search of a foreign policy success. try to piece together a diplomatic and Gulf Arabs cite as a prime example Institute of Strategic Studies, played up support to Shia Muslim allies in Arab Rami Khoury of the American security strategy with like-minded coun- Iranian support for Syrian President down the idea that Israel and Gulf Arab countries, critics of the deal say. University of Beirut described the interim tries to reduce their vulnerability to a Bashar Al Assad, member of a sect states would make common cause in any In contrast, supporters of the accord deal restricting Iran’s nuclear work as a resurgent Iran now eagerly contemplat- that is an offshoot of Shia Islam, who systematic way against Iran. “It’s a con- say a rapprochement between two pow- “very good thing” that could eventually ing a future free of crippling sanctions. has waged a 2-1/2-year-old war against vergence of interest, it’s not an alliance,” ers so long at odds could help stabilise lead to rapprochement between Tehran’s For his part, Israeli Prime Minister mostly Sunni rebels backed in part by he said. “Each of them could reinforce a region in turmoil and reduce sectar- clerical rulers and US-allied Gulf Arab Benjamin Netanyahu said the interim Gulf Arabs. A senior Gulf Arab official messages on Capitol Hill, but don’t be too ian strains that have set Shia and Sunni states. deal was a historic mistake because “the said: “The atomic arsenal is not their only carried away by the possibility of direct Muslims bloodily against each other. “If the negotiations continue on and most dangerous regime in the world took arsenal — it is the mischief arsenal they cooperation.” REUTERS Revolutions need more than social media BY DR MOHAMED KIRAT information society is more than an achievement of democratic, social, eco- New media and social networks have to an intellectual abstraction. New informa- nomic and political change? What is the oes the emergence of new tion technology is profoundly altering our other side of social networks? Is everybody media in the Arab world lead social, political, and economic landscape. in the Arab world involved, sharing and to democracy? What are the extent changed political discourse in the Virtual communities are among the many living in the era of social networks? Or Duses and gratifications of the results and consequences of online com- is there a good proportion of the popula- new media in the Arab world? What region, posing a threat to the status quo. munication. Virtual communities refers tion out of this new environment, given implications does new media have on to a social collective, or community, that that one-fourth of the population in the economics, politics and social life of forms in the online, electronic world Arab world is illiterate. Does change — individuals? Daniel Lerner and Wilbur The new media atmosphere will prevail of computer communication known as whether social, political or economic — Schramm, argued, back in the late fif- cyberspace. In the world of cyberspace, require more than social networks and a ties and sixties, through what was later and develop continuously challenging virtual communities exist in an ethereal new public sphere? How are things after called the old paradigm, that the media electronic space defined by digital net- the collapse of dictators and tyrants in lead to urbanisation and to development works, computers, and the people who Arab countries? Are they getting any bet- and economic emancipation. To the big the political order of privilege, inequality, use them. The Internet is making elec- ter or worse, or should we wait to make an deception of many, development plans tronic public space a reality because it is assessment? Historical facts and experi- failed in the majority of developing coun- despotism, bureaucracy, corruption and a tool which is global in its reach and it’s ence tell us that sustainable development tries and urbanisation produced poverty expanding at a very fast pace all over the and social change need more than the favellas and ghettos. The proliferation of world, although sub-Saharan Africa and media. Daniel Lerner predicted in 1958 mass media in developing nations and injustice. East Asia are lagging. that the media of mass communication the Arab world has not brought about New media and social networks have will lead to urbanisation, democratisation development. Many speculate that new It is true that new media has contrib- that will end the distinction between to an extent changed political discourse and social change in the under-developed media — as compared to old media — is uted to a large extent in the creation of interpersonal and mass communication in the region, posing a threat to the countries. After over five decades, the not going to do better today nor in the electronic public sphere, many–to- many and between public and private com- status quo. The new media atmosphere Arab states are still looking for sustain- future as development, democracy, politi- communication, has even democratised munication. New media is providing will prevail and develop continuously able development and democracy. cal participation and sustainable develop- the sharing and dissemination of infor- an atmosphere of global opportunities challenging the political order of privi- It is a firm conviction of this author ment require more than Internet, blogs mation. The underground voices, com- worldwide for a globalised public sphere. lege, inequality, despotism, bureauc- that, at their best, new media can mobi- and Facebook. plaints and criticism are read and heard We are witnessing nowadays “virtual racy, corruption and injustice. However, lise crowds and masses to rally and New media has created a new com- through the new media. The marginal- communities” established online, tran- the media system in the region has to protests. They can give a social perspec- munication environment for the public ised, the poor and the ‘damned of the scending geographical boundaries and change and engage in a new path to tive to movements. However, they can’t sphere to form, emerge and develop. earth’ have their own channels on the getting rid of social restrictions. The help bring about economic, political and bring about socio-economic and politi- Many opportunities have developed as new media. Internet penetration is just dilemma is, where does the developing social change. cal change and implement democracy, the new penetration was flourishing and growing on a daily basis. However, the world stand and fit in such globalisation Many argue that new media and social because such change needs more than expanding at a very fast pace. Citizens got central question is: Is this enough to acti- and globalised public sphere. Academics networks brought the Arab revolutions social networks. After the collapse of the multiple means to communicate, share vate a public sphere that hasn’t existed argue that new media is a manifesta- and Arab Spring and ushered in the regimes in Tunisia and Egypt, things are their views, criticise, make suggestions, in real life for ages, or that has been dor- tion of the post-industrial or globalised changes that several Arab countries are not getting any better, and both Tunisia and most importantly, make their voices mant for decades? On the other hand, society that is there in most developing witnessing. However, others argue that and Egypt are experiencing complex heard. Pavlik argues that new communi- it is argued that globalisation of media countries; Arab societies are still in the this is an overstatement of the power of economic, social and political problems. cation technology brings about faster flow and cultural products through satellite- second wave as stated by Alvin Toffler. the new media technology. As a matter of So far, the social networks and the new of information, and that new information delivered television and online commu- What about the digital divide and the 80 fact, the Arab spring countries — Tunisia, media have failed to effect a successful technology gives rise to new activities, nications present a homogenised, single million illiterate in the Arab world. Does Egypt, Libya, Yemen — are going through democratic transition in the Arab Spring processes, and products, and lastly social global culture, thus endangering public globalisation provide equal opportunities a chaotic situation where things are get- countries. and political change proceeds at an ever sphere and national identity. to all? Is everybody able to construct his ting worse with internal conflicts, riots, Kirat is a professor of Public Relations and more rapid pace, as real time multimedia New media has brought about a uni- own custom-lifestyle and choose his ideol- protests, and economic decline among Mass Communication at the Department of communications on a global scale become versal, interconnected network of audio, ogy from a large number of options. others. Mass Communication, Qatar University. ever more common. video, and electronic text communication John Naisbitt argues that the Is this new environment suitable for the THE PENINSULA MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2013 10 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com INTERNATIONAL Latvian team Mali votes in parliament polls scours market for reason First elections after military coup in 2012 held amid rising fear of violence; turnout low behind collapse BAMAKO: Malians voted yesterday in parliamentary RIGA: Latvian investigators elections intended to seal the tried yesterday to narrow down troubled west African nation’s the cause of a Riga supermarket return to democracy but over- cave-in that killed at least 54 shadowed by the threat of people, as rescuers combed the Islamist reprisals. rubble for more victims. The polls mark Mali’s first Pending the official probe’s steps to recovery after it was results, an independent foreign- plunged into chaos by a military based expert widely quoted by coup in March last year, and final- the media in the Baltic state said ise a process begun with the elec- “design flaws” were to blame for tion of its first post-conflict leader Thursday’s collapse. in August. With investigators keeping “I wanted to express my joy mum about what they think the at coming to vote,” President causes might be, speculation in Ibrahim Boubacar Keita said the media has focused on whether after casting his ballot in the a rooftop garden and playground capital Bamako. put a strain on the structure. “If you had told me a few President Andris Berzins months ago that we would be demanded a swift and thorough staging parliamentary elections I investigation of what he said on would have thought I was dream- Saturday was the “mass murder ing. But this is reality. Mali is of defenceless people”. standing on its own two feet and As Latvian officials combed moving forward,” he added. the site for forensic evidence for Some 6.5 million Malians are their own report to be used in eligible to cast ballots for a new potential criminal trials, struc- national assembly, with more Mali’s President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita casts his vote at a polling station in Bamako yesterday. RIGHT: Another voter exercises his right to franchise. tural engineer Toomas Kaljas, than 1,000 candidates running CEO and chief engineer at Rak for 147 seats — but turnout ini- Tek Solutions in Espoo, Finland, tially looked weak across the Voting takes place amid an MINUSMA peacekeeping mission come to the regional capital, also official and at least one by an uni- insisted structural flaws were to country. upsurge in violence by Al Qaeda- have been killed in the country’s called Kidal. Voting began in an dentified armed gang. blame. In an independent report “I see... that there are not many linked rebels who stalk the vast vast desert north while French atmosphere of calm across the UN peacekeepers, the Malian compiled from photographic evi- people here — the candidates northern desert, an ever-present security personnel were targeted north, according to witnesses army and French troops are dence, Kaljas said: “It is obvious weren’t able to mobilise — but I danger to French and African for the first time last week. contacted by AFP from Bamako. tasked with ensuring voters’ that the primary cause of col- hope that in the afternoon there troops who are tasked with pro- Much of the worry ahead of “It’s going well here. The only safety in the region, the strong- lapse is the steel truss bolted will be more people,” said Oumou viding security for the election the polls has been focused on the problem is that there is no rush hold of the National Movement tension connection. Steel truss, Sawadogo, a voter at a polling alongside the Malian army. largely lawless region of Kidal, at the moment. In some polling for the Liberation of Azawad is made out of two pieces, which station set up in a school in the Al Qaeda-linked insurgents occupied for five months by ethnic stations, there are even more (MNLA). are assembled on site using bolted capital Bamako. ousted by French and African Tuareg separatists until a cease- election officials than voters,” Malians are voting for a new connections. The bottom chord In another voting centre, troops in January from the north- fire accord signed in June allowed said the town’s local electoral parliament following the 2012 tension connection is at least two Boubacar Tembely said he had ern towns they had occupied last in the Malian army. commission head. coup that toppled democrati- times under-designed.” come to do his “civic duty” despite year resumed their deadly insur- In a grisly reminder for the Turnout was also weak in cally elected president Amadou “The quantity and sizes of bolts feeling bitter about how little gency on September 28, after a West of the ongoing security Gao, the largest northern city, Toumani Toure and created an are not sufficient for a massive progress has been made in Mali. lull of several months. crisis, Al Qaeda in the Islamic while officials in polling stations opening that allowed the MNLA steel beam section,” his report “The politicians are all the Since then, a dozen civilians Maghreb (AQIM) on November near the historic caravan city of and groups allied to Al Qaeda to states. same. I left my ballot blank as a as well as Malian and Chadian 2 kidnapped and shot dead two Timbuktu reported the thefts of seize northern Mali. “It’s a design flaw that comes protest to them,” he told AFP. soldiers in the United Nations’ French radio journalists who had ballot boxes, several by an elected AFP from ignorance,” Kaljas told AFP. “It was clear when I saw the first pictures. I immediately realised it is a truss connection problem (...) Honduras elections and when I saw the pictures of the 300 gunmen invade third section collapsing yesterday it really proved the case.” His comments were first widely quoted in the Latvian and Nigerian village Estonian media. The search for more bod- JOS, NIGERIA: Some 300 enhanced rights, including bet- ies at the site was delayed yes- gunmen stormed a mostly ter access to land, education and terday morning over safety Christian village in central public offices. concerns after a third section Nigeria yesterday, killing five Fulani leaders have for years of roof crashed down late on people and burning scores of claimed that the violence can Saturday threatening workers homes, police said. only be tempered if state lead- and inspectors. The early morning attack ers, who are almost entirely Officials decided to relaunch targeted the village of Kuka in Berom, agree to major political the search yesterday afternoon Plateau state, which roughly reforms. using controlled demolitions to falls on the dividing line between It was not clear who carried bring down dangling pieces of Nigeria’s mainly Christian south out the latest attack. While the roof. and predominately Muslim Kuka is a mostly Christian vil- Firefighter Stanisav Turoks, north. lage, some of the victims were 30, survived the second collapse “Five people were killed and said to have been Fulanis. but sustained a spinal injury. many houses were burnt,” said Resident Abdullahi Ragmin “We were getting a man out Plateau’s police spokeswoman said “200 houses” were burnt, from under a cement bloc when Felicia Anslem. “About 300 and described the victims as the second cave-in happened. We attackers invaded the commu- ranging from age 35 to 60, in an were just about to get him out nity early on Sunday,” she added. account confirmed by other wit- when it happened (...) then we The decade-long mostly sec- nesses. Salisu Mustapha, military couldn’t,” he told AFP in a Riga tarian conflict in Plateau has left spokesman in Plateau, confirmed hospital. Honduran presidential candidate for the National Party (PN), Juan Orlando Hernandez (second left) and his thousands dead. the attack but said the gunmen “I managed to get out and tried wife Ana (centre) greet supporters before casting their votes during general elections, in Gracias, 300km west Herdsmen from the Fulani- had “been repelled and calm has to help my colleagues and then of Tegucigalpa, yesterday. Polls opened yesterday in Honduras, where the top presidential contenders are Hausa ethnic group, which returned to the community”. I felt a sharp pain in my back,” the wife of a deposed president and a supporter of the coup that ousted him. is mostly Muslim, have been The ongoing peace process in he said. blamed for scores of attacks on Plateau has mostly failed to stop Emergency medical services the primarily Christian Berom the violence, with deep mistrust chief Armands Plorins said yes- community. The Berom are con- persisting between the state’s terday the chances of finding sidered the state’s indigenous politicians and the security anyone alive were “practically We’re not the Soviet Union, people, which legally gives them forces. AFP speaking, zero.” AFP chant Ukraine protesters KIEV: Pro-Western Ukrainians opposition gave a higher estimate, the deal. Yanukovych made a trip Scotland pens case for independence yesterday held the biggest pro- saying more than 100,000 turned to Moscow earlier this month test rally in Kiev since the 2004 out. The centre of Kiev was cov- for secret talks with Russian Orange Revolution, urging the ered in a sea of protesters wav- President Vladimir Putin. EDINBURGH: Scotland’s gov- Only one third of the 5.3 mil- “The route to a successful government to sign a historic ing EU and Ukrainian flags who Some at the rally held posters ernment tomorrow publishes lion Scots are currently in favour Scotland is greater economic pact with the European Union marched on the Square of Europe saying “We are not the Soviet its legal blueprint making the of breaking away, according to growth that benefits all and which and clashing with police. from the statue of Ukraine’s Union, we are the European case for independence from opinion polls. But Scotland’s First supports greater participation — Tens of thousands filled the national poet Taras Shevchenko. Union” and “I Love EU”. The the United Kingdom, with the Minister Alex Salmond, the leader particularly amongst women — in Square of Europe in central The rally was by far the big- crowd also chanted calls for economy at the heart of its bid of the Scottish National Party the workplace and the economy Kiev to demonstrate against gest in Kiev since the Orange releasing ex-premier Yulia to break up the 300-year union. (SNP) who is heading the pro- as a whole,” she added. Scots will the decision of President Viktor Revolution nine years ago, which Tymoshenko from jail. The “white paper” on Scottish independence campaign, insists he be able to request a hard copy of Yanukovych’s government to resulted in the annulment of Tymoshenko, still a symbolic independence is being unveiled has time to convince voters of the the 670-page tome, and its 170,000 scrap a plan to sign an Association presidential election results ini- leader for the opposition, issued by the regional government in economic and political benefits. words will also be available to Agreement that would have tially claimed by Yanukovych. a statement read at the rally by Edinburgh ahead of a historic Britain’s Prime Minister David read online. deepened ties with the European Opposition leaders vowed to her daughter Eugenia urging peo- referendum on the issue next Cameron and his Conservative- The document plans for Union. keep a continuous protest in the ple to stay on central squares and September. led government, meanwhile, are Scotland to celebrate its inde- Hundreds of protesters square to force the government to “force Yanukovych to change his Scotland’s Deputy First pushing hard for a “no” vote, pendence day on March 24, 2016, attempted to storm the govern- sign the EU deal at a summit in humiliating decision and sign”. Minister Nicola Sturgeon said claiming independence would be should voters opt to leave the rest ment building, letting off smoke Vilnius next week. Tymoshenko has been in jail the “comprehensive and detailed” fraught with risks and problems. of the United Kingdom, compris- bombs. Some used the sticks from Even as most started dispers- since 2011 on an abuse of power document was a blueprint not just The SNP has painted a vision ing England, Wales and Northern their protest signs against police- ing by the evening, a hard core of conviction seen by the West as for Scotland, but for any prospec- of an independent Scotland that Ireland. The new country would men and shouted “Revolution!”. a few hundred protesters pitched politically motivated. She says tive independent country. is rich because of its North Sea hold its first parliamentary elec- But riot police forced them around three dozen tents on the the charges were ordered by “It is a landmark document oil reserves, but also more egali- tions in May 2016. March 24 has back with batons and tear gas, an Square of Europe to stay the Yanukovych as part of a ven- which sets out the economic, tarian and pro-European than a symbolic importance because AFP correspondent said. Police night. detta against her. Her release for social and democratic case for Britain. Sturgeon said the white it marks the anniversary of the said that one member of the secu- The Kremlin, which wants medical treatment abroad was a independence,” she said yesterday. paper had “economic growth, jobs signing of the Acts of Union in rity forces was injured. Ukraine to join a Russia-led core condition set by the EU for “It demonstrates Scotland’s and fairness at its heart”, citing 1707, which joined Scotland and Police put attendance at the Customs Union, had threatened Ukraine to be able to sign the financial strengths and details a “decent minimum wage” as one England into a single kingdom. main rally at 23,000 people. The trade retaliation if Ukraine signed agreement. AFP how we will become independent.” policy featuring in the blueprint. AFP MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2013 ASIA / PHILIPPINES www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 11 Thai capital tense as political rivals rally Two groups vow to remain in Bangkok overnight

BANGKOK: Tens of thousands The Thai capital has already protests, has lined up a battery of pro- and anti-government faced weeks of opposition-backed of challenges to the government. demonstrators massed in rival rallies sparked by an amnesty Yingluck faces a no-confidence rallies in Bangkok yesterday, bill that could have allowed the debate this week — although her as Thailand grappled with its return of Thaksin from self- party dominates the lower house most potent revival of street imposed exile — and would have and should comfortably defeat a politics since bloody protests in pardoned those responsible for a move against her. 2010. deadly military crackdown on his She called for the demonstra- By the evening police esti- Red Shirt supporters. tions to remain peaceful and mated that about 90,000 oppo- The bill was rejected by the within the law. nents of Prime Minister Yingluck senate, but protesters have “The government does not Shinawatra and her crisis-hit remained on the streets and are want to see conflict which will administration had gathered in now trying to topple the govern- lead into violence,” she said on three sites in the city’s historic ment, which they say acts as a her official Facebook page, add- centre, calling for her govern- stooge for Thaksin. ing the country had not reached ment to be toppled. Aerial footage showed tens of a “dead-end” despite the revival Across the city, some 20,000 thousands of people crammed of street politics. pro-government “Red Shirts” into the streets leading to the Government-supporting “Red arrived at a suburban football city’s Democracy Monument, Shirts” have vowed to stand by stadium, police added, in a rally which has become the focal point her embattled administration, to support Yingluck. of boisterous but peaceful anti- accusing the opposition of trying Both groups have vowed to government protests. to provoke intervention by the remain in the capital overnight as Addressing the “People’s kingdom’s powerful army. tension rises in a city which has Day” rally, protest leader Satit “It’s not really important how seen several bouts of unrest since Wongnongtaey hailed the big many anti-government people divisive former premier Thaksin turnout. there are,” the group’s leader Shinawatra — Yingluck’s brother “How can this government sur- Thida Thavornseth said. — was deposed in a military coup vive? How can the Thaksin sys- “What matters is if they try to seven years ago. tem survive?” he said to applause do something violent, that could Police said they were prepar- from the crowd. change the situation,” she said. ing for opposition supporters to In addition to the botched Thailand, which has seen 18 march on parliament and key amnesty bid, Yingluck’s ruling actual or attempted coups since Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters gather at the Democracy Monument in Bangkok yesterday. government buildings today, Puea Thai party was buffeted by it became a constitutional mon- despite special security laws being a Constitutional Court ruling last archy in 1932, has appeared irrec- enforced in sensitive zones. week that scuppered the party’s oncilably polarised over Thaksin. loathed by the elite and the mid- Thaksin after a bloody mili- The government’s failed “We will not use force and we plans for a fully elected senate. The telecoms tycoon-turned- dle classes, who accuse him of tary crackdown on the 2010 amnesty plan also angered many will try to avoid any casualties,” Pouncing on the defeats, the politician draws ardent support corruption. mass Red Shirt protests by the Reds, because it would have police spokesman Piya Utayo said, opposition Democrat Party, which from many of the country’s rural Puea Thai swept to power in then Democrat-led government. absolved those responsible for the appealing for the peace to hold. is driving the anti-government and urban working class, but is 2011 on a wave of support for Scores of people were killed. 2010 violence. AFP

Mass evacuation in Sumatra Philippine rebels extend ceasefire

TACLOBAN: Maoist rebels extended yesterday for another month a unilateral cease- fire in areas devastated by typhoon Haiyan in the central Philippines, ordering guerrillas to help distribute food, water and other relief supplies in coastal and mountain villages. Haiyan, the biggest storm ever to make landfall, struck the cen- tral Visayan islands on Nov. 8, killing more than 5,200 people, displacing 4.4 million and destroy- ing about P12bn ($274m) in crops, property and infrastructure. “The central committee of the Communist Party of the Philippines hereby annpounces a one-month extension of the Two Huey helicopters of the Japanese Ground Self Defence Force prepare to take off at the damaged airport of earlier ceasefire declaration,” the the devastated city of Tacloban, Leyte province, the Philippines, yesterday. Maoist-led rebel group said in a statement posted in its website http://philippinerevolution.net called on the guerrillas to agree assistance, disaster rescue opera- In its statement, the rebel Five days after the typhoon on an indefinite ceasefire as both tions, we still have a component in group criticised what it said was struck, the rebels announced a sides engage in backroom talks my division addressing our inter- the slow response of President 10-day ceasefire to help distribute to restart peace negotiations, nal security operations.” Benigno Aquino’s government to supplies to millions of farmers and brokered by Norway, but stalled Soldiers are guarding plants the disaster and ordered its forces fishermen. That truce ended yes- since 2011. and transmission networks as in unaffected areas to raise funds terday. The 3,000-member New “We didn’t make any declara- teams work round-the-clock to and gather supplies. People’s Army (NPA) has been tion of ceasefire even after the restore power. The country’s larg- It accused the authorities of waging a guerrilla war since the typhoon. They are enemies of est geothermal plant is on Leyte failing to carry out land reform late 1960s to overthrow the gov- the state,” Major-General Jet island. Aid delivery is gathering and encouraged farmers to seize ernment. The conflict has killed Velarmino, army commander on pace as access to affected areas land to rebuild their livelihood. 40,000 people and discouraged the islands of Samar and Leyte, improves, the UN humanitarian “Farmers cannot rely on big investment in poor but resource- said on Saturday. office said. Difficulties remain, landlords to help in rebuilding rich rural communities. “While my forces right now however, including distribution their lives and agriculture in The government has not recip- from the 8th Infantry Division of food and access to clean water typhoon devastated areas,” the rocated the rebels’ gesture but are focused on humanitarian and shelter materials. statement said. REUTERS

The Sinabung volcano spews volcanic ash as it erupts in Karo yester- day. The volcano on the island of Sumatra has become increasingly First Taiwan-born active in recent months, spewing columns of ash several kilometres into the air. Authorities expanded the evacuation radius to 5km from panda cub ready 3km and the military has geared up to move residents out. China’s new air zone worries to meet the public TAIPEI: The first Taiwan- born giant panda cub is Japan, South Korea and US healthy and set to make her Bangladesh police to charge public debut in January, a TOKYO: Japan warned yester- It released a set of aircraft the two countries’ overlapping zoo official said yesterday factory owner over deadly fire day of the danger of “unpredict- identification rules that must be economic zones, according to a after panda mania swept the able events” and South Korea followed by planes entering the defence ministry official quoted island in recent months. DHAKA: Bangladesh police said country’s worst industrial inferno voiced regret following China’s area. Kishida told reporters Japan by the news agency. “Yuan Zai is growing up yesterday they plan to charge the and shed an international light at unilateral declaration of an air cannot accept the Chinese meas- The dispute over the islands, healthily and she is practising owner of a garment factory over the time on the appalling safety defence zone over areas claimed ure, calling it “a one-sided action known as the Senkakus in Japan climbing. We expect that she a fire that killed 111 people as conditions of the country’s $22bn by Tokyo and Seoul. which leads us to assume the dan- and the Diaoyus in China, heated will be fit to be moved to an they wrap up an investigation 12 garment industry. Japanese Foreign Minister ger of unpredictable events on the up last year when Japan’s govern- exhibition enclosure to be seen months after the tragedy. “Our investigation is almost Fumio Kishida said his country spot”. ment bought some of them from by the public in early January Police officials said charges complete. We’ll soon press the was considering making stronger In Seoul, South Korea’s defence a private owner. around six months old,” the would be laid against 15 people charges against around 15 peo- protests “at a higher level” after ministry said the Chinese zone China has since sent coast- official said. including owner Delwar Hossain, ple,” said A K M Mohsinuzzaman China announced on Saturday partly overlapped its own. guard vessels and other state- The cub was delivered on security guards and managers Khan, another police inspector it was setting up the zone over “We find it regretful that owned ships as well as aircraft July 6 in Taipei city zoo fol- over the fire that swept through investigating the case. an area that includes Tokyo- China’s air defence zone partly close to the islands, sometimes lowing a series of artificial the Tazreen factory that sup- The tragedy was dwarfed by an controlled islands claimed by overlaps with our military’s breaching airspace and territo- insemination sessions after plied clothes to Western retailers even bigger disaster months later Beijing. US Secretary of State KADIZ (Korean Air Defence rial waters around them. her parents — Tuan Tuan and including Walmart. in April at the Rana Plaza gar- John Kerry and Secretary of Identification Zone) in the area This has prompted Japanese Yuan Yuan — failed to conceive “Delwar and his wife, who is ment factory complex also on the Defence Chuck Hagel said on west of Jeju Island,” said a min- coastguard boats and air force naturally. Zookeepers had to the co-owner of the factory, are outskirts of the capital which col- Saturday they were “deeply con- istry statement, according to fighter jets to try to warn them separate tiny Yuan Zai from going to be charged with causing lapsed killing at least 1,135 people. cerned” at China’s move and were Yonhap news agency. off. The Japanese defence minis- her mother Yuan Yuan a few death due to negligence,” Monsur Factory owners are rarely committed to defending Japan. A military source quoted by try said on Saturday two Chinese days after birth. They raised Ali Mondol, a police investigator charged over such tragedies in the China said it was setting up the Yonhap said the overlapping area planes entered Japan’s own air her in an incubator with of the case said. sector, which is a mainstay of the “air defence identification zone” is 20km wide and 115km long. defence identification zone over round-the-clock monitoring The fire — which broke out impoverished country’s economy, over an area including the islands The Chinese zone also includes the East China Sea, prompting after she was slightly injured exactly 12 months ago — on accounting to up to 80 percent of in the East China Sea to guard the South Korean-controlled its air defence force to scramble while being reared. AFP the outskirts of Dhaka was the the Bangladesh’s exports. AFP against “potential air threats”. submerged rock that lies within fighter aircraft. AFP MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2013 12 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com PAKISTAN / AFGHANISTAN

British AG’s Afghan assembly backs US troops pact comment Defiant Karzai sets conditions stirs outrage

KABUL: An Afghan grand peace with the Taliban, who have ISLAMABAD: Britain’s assembly yesterday endorsed led the 12-year revolt against Attorney General Dominic a crucial security agreement Karzai’s government and its for- Grieve plunged the ruling allowing some US troops to eign backers. Conservatives party’s rela- stay on after 2014, although “This agreement should lead to tions with more than a million President Hamid Karzai set peace. If it does not lead to peace, strong Pakistani community conditions for signing the deal. it will lead to disaster,” he said. into deep crisis as he singled The “loya jirga” gathering “The Americans should cooper- out the Pakistani commu- of about 2,500 chieftains, tribal ate, and bring peace. If this agree- nity because they ‘come from elders and politicians overwhelm- ment leads to peace, on my eyes, backgrounds where corrup- ing backed the pact setting the I will endorse, and accept your tion is endemic’. terms for any US military pres- order and sign it.” In an interview with the ence beyond 2014, and urged After four days of discussions Daily Telegraph, while refer- Karzai to sign it by the end of under tight security in Kabul, ring to Pakistanis, the this year. jirga delegates anxious to con- Attorney General said that Karzai did not explicitly say clude the deal with Afghanistan’s they (Pakistanis) “come from when the deal would be signed, main financial and military part- societies where they have been but said it would only go ahead ner said in their closing state- brought up to believe you can under certain conditions. ment that Karzai should sign the only get certain things through Taliban insurgents, who before BSA before the end of 2013. a favour culture”. the assembly had threatened to “Given the current situation, The senior Tory figure spoke target delegates if they backed the and Afghanistan’s need... the in reference to the recent cases agreement, condemned the pact. contents of this agreement as a of electoral fraud in Britain The “illegal and insignificant whole is endorsed by the members in which members of almost pact of slavery with America will of this Loya Jirga,” said the state- all communities Pakistanis, neither benefit the American ment read by jirga deputy Fazul Indians, Bangladeshis and the invaders nor criminal slaves”, Karim Imaq. Afghan President Hamid Karzai addresses the concluding day of the grand assembly in Kabul yesterday. White communities — have they said in a statement referring Karzai also stipulated that been found involved in but he to the jirga members. there could be no more US mili- chose to attack only Pakistanis. Opening the assembly on tary raids on Afghan homes, a billions of dollars in vital aid to he expected the deal to be signed trial in courts on US bases in the Grieve’s comments even Thursday, Karzai said he wanted sensitive topic that threatened the war-torn country. soon. “Afghanistan needs US aid country. surprised the interviewer who to delay signing the Bilateral to derail the deal last week. The White House has said to function and the continuation Draft text of the BSA released asked the AG if he was referring Security Agreement (BSA) until “If the US goes into Afghan it needs a swift decision to of the aid has been conditioned on by Kabul last week appeared to to the Pakistani community, after the successful completion homes one more time, there will start planning the movement a signing of the pact before the show Karzai had bowed to a US Grieve replied: “Yes, it’s mainly of April’s presidential election — be no agreement. I repeat, if they of US troops, and warned that end of the year,” he said. demand that American troops the Pakistani community, not exasperating Washington, which go into our homes one more time, President Barack Obama had not The president told delegates he would remain exempt from the Indian community.” wants it sealed quickly. there will be no agreement,” he yet decided whether to keep any would “work on the agreement Afghan jurisdiction if they are Supporters say the BSA is vital said. American forces in Afghanistan and continue bargaining” after accused of crimes. for the period after 2014, when The pact must be approved by at all beyond 2014. they made recommendations for A similar security deal between Ink samples get the bulk of Nato’s 75,000 remain- the Afghan parliament before it A spokesman for the US the deal. the US and Iraq collapsed in 2011 ing troops will pull out, as the can go into effect. But the ques- embassy in Kabul said the These included the return of over the same issue, leading nod for LB polls Afghan government remains frag- tion of when it would be signed Americans “continue to believe Afghan detainees held at the US Washington to pull its forces out. ile despite 12 years of war against has largely overshadowed discus- that concluding the agreement prison camp at Guantanamo Bay Karzai told delegates the BSA ISLAMABAD: The National Taliban insurgents. sions of its content in recent days. as quickly as possible will benefit in Cuba. would allow up to 15,000 foreign Database and Registration Karzai laid out conditions for The US State Department both nations”. They also asked that American troops to stay, though Washington Authority (Nadra) on Friday signing the BSA, including US warned that failure promptly to Analyst Fardin Hashemi said soldiers accused of crimes in has stressed that no final decision okayed two ink samples, “cooperation” in efforts to make sign the pact could jeopardise that despite Karzai’s comments Afghanistan should be put on has been made. AFP prepared by the Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) for production that will be used in the upcoming local bodies polls in Balochistan Nawaz Sharif and hopefully in other three Coalition confused over PTI’s anti-Nato drive provinces. Sources in PCSIR and Nadra daughter PESHAWAR: The Pakistan of the supply route at five points in haste and caused confusion.” had discussed the situation with said yesterday that the samples Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has from yesterday. He had attended a meeting of the Chief Minister Pervez Khattak. were approved after their tests decided to stop Nato sup- Official sources said the provin- coalition partners at the Jamaat’s All coalition parties had chalked were conducted on over 50 per- groomed for plies at five points in Khyber cial government had not issued provincial secretariat soon after out a strategy for stopping Nato sons in the presence of Sindh Pakhtunkhwa from yesterday, any order to stop Nato supplies or PTI chief Imran Khan addressed supplies, it added. Interestingly, election commissioner. but there’s considerable con- about what to do in case workers participants of a sit-in on Ring the provincial government had It still is a mystery, why political stint fusion among the provincial of political parties disrupted traf- Road yesterday. earlier decided to keep itself aloof nearly 450,000 magnetised ink bureaucracy as well as its coali- fic at other points. Behrullah Khan said there was from the ongoing protest. pads were produced that cost ISLAMABAD: The appoint- tion partners on the subject. The decision has also put the no clear strategy about trucks The statement, quoting PTI’s the Election Commission Rs150 ment of Maryam Nawaz as That’s why a statement on the Jamaat-i-Islami, a major coali- carrying goods other than Nato provincial information secre- million, when specialised ink will Chairperson of the Prime matter by the chief minister’s tion partner of the PTI, in an supplies during the blockade of tary MPA Ishtiaq Umar said now be produced at a consider- Minister’s Youth Programme information secretary said the awkward position. A JI leader, major highways. Nato supply containers moving ably lower rate, ECP sources symbolises her further groom- parties in the coalition govern- Behrullah Khan, said, “They The sources said JI’s provin- to and from Afghanistan would maintained. They wondered, ing in the statecraft, and she ment had announced blockade (PTI leaders) took the decision cial chief, Prof Ibrahim Khan, be stopped and joint teams of the would the Secretary Election may be ultimately inducted in coalition partners would monitor Commission Ishtiak Ahmad the parliament in a direct or the movement of vehicles. Khan like to find out how indirect election. According to the plan, the and why costly ink pads were Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s teams would stop the sup- ordered earlier for the general decision to let his daughter run plies at Khairabad on GT Road, election in May and would any- his key programme reflects his Charsadda and Swabi motorway one be held responsible for this. preference to get a leading role interchanges, Dera Ismail Khan for her while keeping his two sons, toll plaza and Hayatabad toll plaza Hussain and Hassan, preoccupied on the Ring Road. Govt plans meet in business in Britain and Saudi An official said the provincial Arabia respectively. government had yet to issue any for expatriates From day one, he has kept his order regarding stoppage of Nato ISLAMABAD: Overseas sons away from politics. The duo supplies transported through Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) is also not known to have demon- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Managing Director (MD) strated any interest in this murky “There is no formal order from Iftikhar Babar announced field. the government so far. This will to hold an exclusive busi- They have not been seen flank- be a tricky situation in case the ness conference of overseas ing their father whether he is supply routes are blocked and Pakistanis following the gov- in government or in opposition traffic disrupted.” ernment’s vision 2025. except for a brief period when the The sources said the coalition Babar said that added incen- Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz partners’ announcement had left tives would be offered to attract (PML-N) won the May elec- confused the officials concerned. overseas Pakistani investors tions and he was elected prime A spokesman said workers of including establishment of minister. the PTI, JI and Awami Jamhuri exclusive economic zones. The PML-N chief declared Ittehad Pakistan would hold sits- He said that there are vari- some time back that Hamza, son in at the five places. ous projects and schemes of of his brother Shahbaz Sharif, The official statement said OPF where investors could was his political successor. Hamza supplies for Nato forces in benefit from, including OPF recently got a key role in running Afghanistan would remain sus- housing, health and educa- the official affairs in Punjab. Activists of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan march in a protest rally in Karachi yesterday against US drone strikes. Protest pended until America stopped tional schemes. “OPF has been By virtue of this position, he rallies took place as club-wielding activists from Imran Khan’s political party forcibly searched trucks for Nato drone attacks and apologised for serving in different walks of remains in close touch with the supplies in northwest Pakistan in protest at deadly US drone strikes. killing people in Pakistan. life involving welfare, health federal and provincial legislators INTERNEWS and education,” said Babar. of the PML-N. INTERNEWS Nawaz Sharif had in the past many opportunities, which are not in dearth even now, to get Maryam elected as a member of the National Assembly or the Punjab Assembly, but he didn?t Globe-trotting European riders reach Pakistan on bicycle for his own reasons. However, she contributed a ISLAMABAD: Judith Held, 37, Thailand at the end,” Judith says. wrong, just because we thought “In Islamabad we have stayed at impaired, he will have to go lot to PML-N’s campaign for the didn’t use Lufthansa, Turkish “It has been a fantastic time, and that was the safest place to be a comfortable guest house called together with somebody else. last parliamentary polls when Airlines or PIA to travel to quite different from my usual since we reached the city very Indus Lodge for over a week while Ingeborg Breines, who is in her the ‘youth bulge’ tremendously Pakistan. She came on bicycle. life as a tax clerk in Germany. late at night. We were invited to waiting for the processing of the 60s now, and was a Unesco direc- mobilised by Pakistan Tehreek- “I and my friend Robert left Many friends warned us before stay with a very hospitable family visa for the next country to visit. tor in Pakistan a decade ago, and e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Turingen in Germany in August. we embarked on the ‘travel of after that. It was a great experi- “But before leaving Pakistan, a teacher of peace education at Khan was going to play a major First we went to Austria, Hungary, our life’. They thought it could ence,” Judith says. there will be a beautiful tour Gujrat University, has promised role. She presented herself as a Serbia and Bulgaria in beauti- be dangerous, especially for traf- The daily programme for a to Lahore and the border with to escort him. representative of the youth and a ful summer and early autumn fic accidents and robberies. But cycle-tourist is to get on the bike India. I had also wanted to go to “I have advised against it,” says campaigner for the PML-N. weather. Then we continued south we have not had major difficul- at about nine in the morning and Gilgit, but everybody says it is too Dr Anjum Haq, her friend and Maryam is an active Tweet to Turkey, Iran and Pakistan, in ties save for some cases when we keep cycling the whole day, with cold, so that trip will be saved for former colleague. “But knowing user and frequently and sharply equally good weather.” couldn’t find a cheap enough hotel breaks for tea and lunch, up to another time,” Judith Held says. Ingeborg, she will probably behave responds when it is essential not “Now my friend has become or guest house.” four or five in the afternoon. Tor Nerland is a famous like a strong-willed Norwegian to ignore certain messages about tired and wants to go home. But “In Multan, for example, we “By then one is quite tired and Norwegian activist for peace. behaves,” says another friend, the prime minister, her family or I will continue, and the plan is to slept in a police station, not after supper and TV in the room, He plans to come to Pakistan Jahangir Piara in Lahore. the government. INTERNEWS go to India, Nepal and possibly because we had done anything I doze off quite fast,” Judith says. next spring. Since he is visually INTERNEWS MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2013 INDIA www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 13

Paying respects Transform Goa cops question police system: Tehelka MD, staff President No contact with Tarun Tejpal yet, says official NEW DELHI: President Pranab Mukherjee has called PANAJI/NEW DELHI: A questioned for around four her complaint to Chaudhury had upon leaders of police and secu- Goa Police team returned from hours yesterday at Goa Sadan, said Tejpal sexually assaulted her rity forces to “transform the the capital yesterday after ques- the state government’s guest twice in the elevator in the Club police system” to bring it in tioning Tehelka’s managing edi- house in New Delhi area. House section of the Grand Hyatt sync with the requirements of a tor Shoma Chaudhury and three “I was questioned for about five-star resort during the news modern democratic nation. witnesses but did not establish nine hours. I fully cooperated magazine’s high-profile ThinkFest Pranab was addressing del- any contact with the magazine’s and shared every document that conference earlier this month. egates of the annual conference founder Tarun Tejpal, accused is relevant ... it was a good experi- Meanwhile, the National of directors and inspectors gen- of sexually assaulting a junior ence. I hope (for) clarity in truth Commission for Women (NCW) eral of police from the states colleague. and justice,” Chaudhury told Sunday asked Mumbai police to and union territories, and heads “We have not established reporters after the questioning. ensure security of the woman of central police organisations contact with Tarun Tejpal yet,” Asked about the three col- journalist. The NCW spoke to the when they called on him at the Deputy Inspector General of leagues, who too were quizzed, Mumbai police after a statement Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday. Police O P Mishra said at a press she said: “The only thing I would was issued by the woman, who is Pranab said police officials conference at the police head- say to everybody involved is that based in Mumbai, that she fears must ensure that the grievances quarters in Panaji. they should speak the truth “intimidation and harassment” as of common people are addressed, He said the police team met fearlessly and I really hope some Tejpal’s family is putting pressure and must work in partnership and examined Chaudhury and justice and truth comes into this on her family. with other stake holders to create other Tehelka employees in Delhi. case finally.” “NCW is concerned following a peaceful and secure atmosphere, “They have also taken relevant The victim had mentioned the the statement and have spoken conducive to the nation’s growth documents in possession and some names of the three in her email to Mumbai police joint commis- and prosperity. electronic items,” he said. to Chaudhury. sioner (Crime) Himanshu Roy Pranab also expressed disap- Mishra also warned that media According to sources, Goa Police to ensure the girl’s security,” said pointment that the police some- persons and houses naming the have seized the central process- NCW member Nirmala Samant. times fail to win the confidence of victim and putting out indicative ing unit (CPU) of Chaudhury’s She said Mumbai police have all sections of society, and said the as well as salacious details of the computer as well as her laptop assured her that they will pro- rule of law, a cardinal principle on case in the public domain could and iPad along with the CPU of vide all necessary protection to which a modern state rests, must be prosecuted. Tejpal’s computer. Some CDs and the woman in case she approaches be strictly enforced, with prompt- A three-member Goa Police a few hard discs were also seized them. “NCW is there to ensure ness and fairness. He called on team, which arrived in the from the Tehelka office. her safety and security,” Samant the leaders of the police forces to national capital on Saturday, “Goa Police also seized the join- said. provide good and able leadership questioned Chaudhury for over ing and transfer letter of the vic- The matter came to light through their actions and values. nine hours from 4.30pm on tim,” said a Delhi Police source. after intra-office communica- The President said external Saturday to 2am yesterday at the But Tehelka denied seizure of tion between Tejpal, Chaudhury and internal communication must magazine’s south Delhi office. any documents. The Goa Police and the woman was leaked to the be strengthened by the police Her other colleagues — probe team returned home yes- media last week. Chaudhury too Sikh devotees pay their respects to Sri Guru Teg Bahadur, on the forces, to deal with the worrying Shougat Dasgupta, G Vishnu terday afternoon. has been accused of trying to hush martyrdom anniversary of the ninth Guru of Sikhism, at the Golden increase in communal tensions. and Ishan Tankha — were The young Tehelka journalist in up the matter. IANS Temple in Amritsar yesterday. Communication with people has to be maintained; at the same time, communication within the organi- sation, right down to the beat level, must be improved, he said. District and local administra- tion must notice communal ten- sions in their initial stages, and Largest public cord blood bank to be set up take measures to contain them quickly, he said. NEW DELHI: Nalini Ambady, blood units is negligible. Realising a massive online campaign run by (a type of bone marrow cancer), will be taken before releasing The President called on the the first Indian American woman the need for a repository, LifeCell her family and friends,” Mayur lymphoma (type of blood cancer) the unit to a needy patient. “We police to do everything to prevent to teach psychology at Harvard — India’s first stem cell banking Abhaya, managing director and and many such critical diseases. have decided to keep a cost of corruption and ensure account- and Stanford universities, died company — has planned to set up head of LifeCell, said. The com- Stem cells are regenerative cells Rs500,000 (over $8,300) to source ability and probity in public life. of leukaemia last month after the country’s largest public cord pany plans to spend Rs250m for that can be transplanted to replace a unit of cord blood as compared He cautioned, however, that it failing to find a donor for a life- blood bank. The Chennai-based establishing the bank in Chennai damaged cells in the body. “As of to $40,000-$50,000 (Rs25 lakh) would be inappropriate for police saving bone marrow transplant company plans to have an inven- in the next five years. At the now the umbilical cord blood is in the US. In Europe, it costs the agencies to sit in judgement over both in the US and India. But she tory of 10,000 units that can be moment, India has 15 private wasted post-delivery,” he said. equivalent of Rs21 lakh,” he said. policy formulation. is not the only one. In India, the used for treatment during serious cord blood stem cell banks. But “We have tied up with over 100 Umbilical cord blood banking Pranab noted that with growing situation is very grim. medical conditions. the need is growing day by day. large public health institutions for is today regarded as an essen- urbanisation, dimensions of crime According to experts, over 70 “The need for a public reposi- The umbilical cord blood is collection of around 100,000 cord tial service globally wherein the have increased, adversely affecting percent of patients in need of a tory of donor stem cells is being a rich source of stem cells that blood samples. Generally 1 in 10 precious stem cells are collected all segments of society. However, stem cell transplant are unable to felt sharply with the sad demise have the potential to treat over 80 samples are of storing quality; so from the umbilical cord blood and the worst sufferers were women find a match due to lack of bone of Dr Nalini Ambady as she could medical conditions today such as by the end we will have a reposi- preserved in minus 190 degree and children, and violence against marrow donors. Also, the inven- not find a bone marrow match thalassemia (rare blood disorder), tory of 10,000 units,” said Abhaya. Celsius in order to maintain its these vulnerable groups needed to tory of donated umbilical cord either in the US or India despite leukemia (blood cancer), myeloma He said consent of the parent utility for decades. IANS be dealt with firmly. IANS

Preparing for winter Judgement in ISRO plans to launch Aarushi murder case today foreign satellites CHENNAI: The Indian Space up for the dawn of December 1 GHAZIABAD: After over five- Research Organisation (ISRO), when the Orbiter will be injected and-a-half years, a CBI court that got global recognition for its in trans-Martian orbit.” here will pronounce its judge- successful launch of a mission to ISRO has been switching on ment today in the Aarushi- Mars, will now launch German, the various systems and pay- Hemraj double murder, one of the French, British and Canadaian loads of the Orbiter to check most sensational criminal cases satellites, a top official said. their functionalities and health. in which the girl’s parents, both “We will be launching EnMAP “All the instruments are working dentists, are the prime suspects. (Environmental Mapping and normal. The satellite’s health is After the crime took place May Analysis Programme) satel- good,” Radhakrishnan said. India 15, 2008, the case was investigated lite belonging to Germany. The launched on November 5 its first by Uttar Pradesh police. During satellite will weigh around inter-planetary mission to Mars the probe, police suspected the 800 kg,” ISRO Chairman K with a two-fold objective — tech- involvement of Aarushi’s par- Radhakrishnan said. nological and scientific. The project ents, Rajesh and Nupur Talwar. The EnMAP is a hyperspec- outlay was around Rs450 crore. Rajesh Talwar was arrested tral satellite that would provide The technological objectives May 23, 2008. However, a fort- images of the Earth at regular include design and realisation of Kashmiris burn Chinar tree leaves in Srinagar yesterday. As autumn sets in, the leaves of giant Chinar trees night after the murders, the case intervals. This apart, ISRO will Mars orbiter with a capability to turn pale and then fiery red. People collect these leaves and burn them to make charcoal. was handed over to the Central be launching French satellite survive and perform Earth-bound Bureau of Investigation on May SPOT-7 during the first quarter manoeuvres, cruise phase of 300 31, 2008. The bureau submitted of 2014, Radhakrishnan said. days, Mars orbit insertion/capture, its closure report on December “There will be four more small and on-orbit phase around Mars. 29, 2010, when it could not estab- foreign satellites that would go It will also enable deep space lish the sequence of events. In the along with SPOT-7,” he added. communication, navigation, mis- India welcomes Iran nuclear deal absence of reliable evidence, the ISRO had launched the SPOT-6 sion planning and management investigation agency said: “No one satellite in 2012. and incorporate autonomous fea- NEW DELHI: India yesterday at this stage, I can say that India recognition of Iran’s right to can be accounted accused.” Radhakrishnan said discussions tures to handle contingency situ- welcomed the accord reached welcomes the prospect of resolv- peaceful uses of nuclear energy During the trial on January were held with British agencies ations. The scientific mission will between Iran and the six world ing questions related to Iran’s and in accordance with Iran’s 25, 2011, Rajesh Talwar was for launching three satellites each be to explore the Mars surface powers on Tehran’s nuclear nuclear programme, through international obligations as a non- attacked in the court premises. weighing around 300kg and also features, morphology, mineral- programme. dialogue and diplomacy,” he said. nuclear weapons state. On February 28, 2011, a CBI spe- to launch a set of Canadian satel- ogy and Martian atmosphere by The deal — between Iran and “We also welcome the earlier India feels the interim steps cial magistrate passed an order lites. The idea is to have at least indigenous scientific instruments. the US, France, Britain, China, agreement reached on November that have been agreed to in in which the closure report was one commercial launch every year Radhakrishnan said the Russia and Germany (P5 plus 1) 11 between Iran and the IAEA, Geneva could build trust and rejected and summons were using the Indian Polar Satellite Orbiter will be using around — was arrived after more than which is the only competent techni- confidence between Iran and the issued to Rajesh and Nupur Launch Vehicle (PSLV), he said. 365kg on board fuel in the orbit four days of negotiations. cal agency to verify the exclusively international community and can Talwar. According to him, the PSLV raising activities out of around “As the agreement between peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear lead to a durable and long-term The CBI’s investigation officer, rocket’s reliability has been under- 850kg fuel on board. Iran and the P5 plus 1 has been activities, on practical measures settlement of the nuclear issue. A G L Kaul, said during his tes- lined once again with the launch Comparing the latest Mars agreed to just a few hours ago, for enhanced IAEA verification For this, the process of diplo- timony that on the basis of the of Mars Orbiter in a precise man- mission MAVEN of the US, we are in the process of obtain- activity at Iranian nuclear sites,” matic engagement between Iran circumstances, he was convinced ner despite the challenges. Radhakrishnan said the ing details from our key inter- the spokesperson said. and the P5 plus 1 requires to be that the dentist couple killed their Queried about the status of American Atlas V rocket has a locutors,” said Syed Akbaruddin, India considers the agreement continued in the same spirit of daughter. On November 12, 2013, Mars Orbiter, he said: “The payload capacity of 13 tonnes to spokesperson for the ministry of as consistent with its position mutual respect and accommoda- the CBI judge adjourned the court Orbiter has been raised to around GTO (geo-transfer orbit) while external affairs. “However, based that the issue should be resolved tion as in the last two months. till November 25, the date set for 193,000km apogee (farthest point the PSLV-XL capacity is only on initial information available diplomatically on the basis of a IANS the judgement. IANS from Earth). We are all gearing around 1,300kg. IANS MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2013 14 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com INDIA Delhi bookies bet on BJP, say AAP too ‘risky’ December 4 assembly polls

NEW DELHI: The Aam in India. Police usually arrest a Aadmi Party (AAP) may have person — a bookie or a punter — been touted as a dark horse in under Sec 420 (cheating) of the Delhi by several opinion polls, Indian Penal Code. It is a non- but the capital’s bookies don’t bailable offence and a person can seem to be much impressed. be jailed for seven or more years Instead, they are betting big on if proven guilty of the crime. the BJP to win the December 4 Apart from the political par- assembly polls. ties, bets are also being accepted The bookies have priced the on which candidate would win Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from which constituency in Delhi. the lowest at 2.25 paise and the Of the 70 constituencies in Delhi, Congress, despite the anti-incum- the bookies are getting the maxi- bency factor, at 2.40 paise as a close mum bets on some particular ones second. The AAP at 3.40 paise is which are expected to see a tough the least likely to win in Delhi and fight. therefore the “most risky” to bet “The New Delhi assembly seat on, a leading bookie said. will see an interesting fight between Explaining the rates, the bookie Kejriwal (AAP chief), Sheila said that the lower a political party Dikshit (Delhi chief minister) and was priced the more favoured it Vijender Gupta (BJP leader),” said was to win. However, betting on another bookie. “Their rates have College students form the word ‘vote’ to encourage people to go to the polls, a day before Madhya Pradesh state assembly elections in Bhopal, yesterday. it would mean lower profits. “If not been declared yet.” “If a candi- you bet, say Rs1 lakh on BJP and date dies or fails to contest elec- Women voters to play key it wins you will get Rs2.25 lakh tion due to any reason, the rates because of its rate. Similarly the get changed,” he added. role in Mizoram polls Sonia targets the opposition profit on Congress would be Rs2.4 Meanwhile, the police are keep- lakh and on AAP it would be Rs3.4 ing a close vigil on 30 bookies AIZAWL: Women voters will play a key role NEW DELHI: Congress president Sonia Congress chief said: “I want to ask all of lakh,” said the bookie. including some women. According in the November 25 assembly elections in Gandhi yesterday indirectly attacked the you, did they spare the father of the nation “It’s all about how much risk to Additional Commissioner of Mizoram, the only state where women voters opposition, including the BJP and the AAP, Mahatma Gandhiji ... no they did not. Did they you are willing to take. Most of Police Ravindra Yadav, bookies and outnumber men. saying while one was “spreading venom in spare Nehruji? He was a great freedom fighter. the people make multiple bets in a punters in the capital are under Of the 686,305 voters eligible to exer- society” the other “had no ideology”. They did not stop criticising Indiraji. way that if they lose their money surveillance and the police are cise their franchise in the elections to the “Certain narrow-minded elements have “Those people who did not spare the on one bet they recover it from waiting for them to make a move. 40-member assembly, 349,506 are women been spreading venom in the society. It is not architects of our nation, would they spare the other,” he added. “We are alert and are keeping a and 336,799 men. In the last assembly polls only the main opposition party but some oth- Manmohan Singhji, Sheila (Dikshit)ji and According to another bookie, tab on their activities. If anyone is in 2008, women voters outnumbered men vot- ers are also involved in this. One should ask Congress governments.” bets opened in the first week of found indulging in betting activity, ers by 6,644, and in the 2003 elections by 3,816. what is your ideology,” Gandhi said in Hindi Targeting the BJP and its predecessors, November, but the rates may action would be taken,” Yadav said. Mizo women contribute enormously to the in her address at a rally in Shastri Park area she said: “Right since independence, they fluctuate as polling day comes In addition, some police teams economy of the state — its domestic affairs, of northeast Delhi. have levelled baseless allegations against the closer due to last-minute political are also on the lookout for book- church and social activities but when it The northeast constituency of Delhi is a Congress.” Sonia attacked the BJP for ignor- developments. “Bets of thousands ies and punters residing in the comes to politics, assembly and Lok Sabha stronghold of the party. “Can policies be made ing the development in Delhi while crediting of crores of rupees have already national capital region. “There elections in particular, they have remained without ideology. Till the time you are not Dikshit for changing the face of the national been made on the three parties are some people who operate from in the background in getting due importance. dedicated to an ideology, you will not be able capital. and the figure is expected to rise the NCR and we are monitoring Of the 142 candidates, only six are women to serve the people,” she said. “People from every section see the develop- substantially as we near the poll them,” said a police official who this time. The ruling Congress and main She urged the people to compare the track ment in Delhi but our opponents are blind to date,” said the bookie. has arrested several bookies in the opposition Mizo National Front have fielded record of Congress with that of its opponents. it,” Gandhi said. “They (the opposition) may In betting circles, a person who past. “They don’t call each other one woman candidate each while three women Referring to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s not appreciate it (development) but the people makes the bets is called a punter much and use code words when are contesting on the Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi’s know,” she said. “I am also a resident of Delhi. while the one who receives them they speak on the phone,” he added. ticket. One woman is contesting as an inde- recent criticism of former prime ministers We are witness to the development of Delhi is called a bookie. Betting is illegal IANS pendent candidate. IANS Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, the in 15 years,” she said. IANS

Beach cricket Trinamool MP sent to police custody KOLKATA: Arrested in con- general manager of Broadcast Sabha member was arrested nection with the Saradha Group Worldwide — which was a part because he had named some peo- chit-fund scam, suspended of the Saradha media empire. ple during interrogation and also Trinamool Congress MP Kunal “We contended that he has filed an FIR on Saturday against Ghosh was yesterday remanded been quizzed 13 times by police, Bidhannagar Commissionerate in police custody for five days by moreover his name doesn’t fea- Deputy Commissioner (Detective a West Bengal court. ture in the FIR, so there was no Department) Arnab Ghosh, Rejecting his bail plea, the justification to keep him in cus- accusing him of blackmailing and court of Additional Chief Judicial tody. But the court rejected our threatening him. Magistrate (Bidhannagar) A plea,” Ghosh’s counsel Sudipto Hearing the arguments of both K Ghosh, ordered him to be Moitra said. the parties, the court remanded sent to five days’ police custody, With police seizing a compu- him in police custody, fixing Nov counsel said. Ghosh, the CEO ter from Ghosh’s house after con- ember 29 for his next appearance. of Saradha’s media arm, was ducting a search operation, the Ghosh, who was suspended arrested on Saturday night and prosecution contended something by the Trinamool for anti-party has been charged under sections incriminating may be found from activities, was arrested a day 420 (cheating), 406 (criminal the device and Ghosh’s custody after he dragged party supremo breach of trust) and 120B (con- was essential for investigation. and West Bengal Chief Minister spiracy) of the Indian Penal Code Pressing for Ghosh’s bail, his Mamata Banerjee into the scam. Fishermen play a game of cricket on the sands of Marina Beach in Chennai yesterday. (IPC) following a case filed by a counsel argued that the Rajya IANS Will Uttar Pradesh’s NRIs trust Akhilesh with investments?

ITH one estimate and will be announced soon after based online facility for entrepre- and support entrepreneurs in Infrastructure and Industrial putting the north clearance from the chief minis- THE NR EYE neurs desirous of setting up an obtaining all the required clear- Development Department Indian state of ter’s office. enterprise in UP. Udyog Bandhu ances and approvals, but will also (IIDD) as its Chairman and WUttar Pradesh as UP has set up an entity called Moiz Mannan is acting as a nodal agency for help in redressing concerns and MDs of UPFC, PICUP and ED, the new fastest growing recipient ‘Udyog Bandhu’ — a hand-holder implementation of this project. grievances with the support of all Udyog Bandhu, and representa- of remittances from its overseas organization for industrialists moving out of the country. ‘Nivesh Mitra’ has been envis- Departments, District Officials tives of IIA/PHDCCI/CII as its diaspora, the state’s leadership is — to target NRIs and compile a According to official statistics, aged as a simple, user friendly, and Industrial Associations. members. The entrepreneurs drawing plans to tap non-resident database of those with the poten- the number of workers given entrepreneur centric web appli- The functions of Udyog Bandhu, are given opportunity to present Indian (NRI) money for its indus- tial to invest. emigration clearance from Uttar cation that enables existing and which initially was conceptualised their cases. Udyog Bandhu acts try and infrastructure. It is learnt that Udyog Bandhu, Pradesh has gone up from just prospective investors and entre- as coordination agency between as the convenor. The question , though, would be a unit of the state’s infrastruc- over 66,000 in 2006 to more than preneurs to get online clearances/ entrepreneurs and government, High Powered Committee that of credibility of the political ture and industrial development 200,000 now. For the same period, NOC’s from concerned depart- has since been functioning as cat- meetings are held under the leadership and reliability of the department, is looking for a con- the numbers for Kerala have ment with ease and minimal alyst for investment promotion. Chairmanship of the Chief state’s business atmosphere. It has sultant to do this job. According climbed down from over 1,20,000 “running around”. Tripartite Meetings are held on Minister. State level Industry been reported that Chief Minister to a report in The Indian Express, to around 85,000 and those for The government claims that monthly basis with top officials of Associations, Principal Akhilesh Yadav, who hasn’t had several foreign-based organisa- Tamil Nadu from a little over now the entrepreneur will not all concerned government depart- Secretaries and Secretaries of much luck with foreign investors tions of NRIs, who have links with 155,000 to just about 65,000. need to run around for filling and ments, financial institutions, different departments related to of late, has now instructed the UP, will also be contacted. It was in 2009 that Uttar submitting various application banks and corporations. Problems Industries have been nominated concerned departments to woo Yadav has already cleared a Pradesh overtook Kerala as the forms manually with a number are taken up in such meetings and as permanent members. the state’s diaspora overseas. proposal to set up an independ- Indian state sending the maxi- of enclosures in order to get the the parties are given the opportu- On paper, the state has done As part of the confidence- ent department for specific needs mum number of people abroad requisite clearances. nity to present their case. quite a bit that should impress NRI building exercise, senior officials of the diaspora. An NRI Cell is for work. UP sent 1,25,000 people Entrepreneurs setting up small, Working Groups have been investors and motivate them (with briefed a delegation of Foreign already up and running in the for work abroad in 2009 as against medium & large scale industry constituted for Energy, Trade a bit of patriotic zeal thrown in) to Institutional Investors (FIIs) and state, but that hasn’t much helped 1,19,000 who took the flight out of have to file application forms Tax, Infrastructure, Labour, put money in the state’s projects. venture capitalists from India and bring UP any closer to its peo- Kerala, according to the Ministry mandatorily through this system. Environment, Food Processing, In reality, however, the state will abroad last week. They were told ple living and working abroad. of Overseas Indian Affairs. Earlier ‘Nivesh Mitra’ provides the facility Information Technology and have to really exert itself in proving about the impending introduc- Statistics compiled by the cen- this year, the Indian government of online submission and updating Financial Institutions/ Banks to the worth of political will, trans- tion of an Industrial Services tral Ministry of Overseas Indians set up UP’s first Protector of of all forms required for various address policy matters. parency, cutting of red-tape and Guarantee Act with accountabili- Affairs (MOIA), over the past few Emigrants office in Rae Bareli. approvals by the entrepreneurs. In addition, a state level sorting out of labour issues before ties and penalties. The draft of years have revealed a sharp rise The UP government has The facility will not only pro- Financial Institutions Working that can happen. the Act is in an advanced stage in the number of people from UP launched ‘Nivesh Mitra’, a web vide the relevant information Group has been constituted with THE PENINSULA

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PRAYER TIME Healing power News in Numbers   of horses to OutlookCHART: 1 311 Fajr (Dawn) 4:37 Shorook (Sunrise) 5:58 help special Zuhr (Noon) 11:21 needs people Asr (Afternoon) 2:23 Maghrib (Sunset) 4:45 ABU DHABI: The healing Isha (Night) 6:15 power of horses will be used to help people with special needs, with a riding cen- tre opening its doors next WEATHER year in the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) capital, Weather Abu Dhabi. Today Tuesday Wednesday Conditions: The director of the cen- The advertising market remains concentrated in newspapers, Partly cloudy Clear Clear tre, which is to be run by the Fine to partly Zayed Higher Organisation which accounted for nearly 90pc of total advertising expenditures cloudy. for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs (ZHO), believes in 2009. The high literacy rate in the country is a contributing High: 25° High: 27° High: 28° that horses can help peo- Low: 18° Low: 21° Low: 20° ple with conditions such as factor to this high concentration, as well as the limited scale autism communicate more easily. of local TV in a market, which is dominated by pan-Arab TV. “In efforts to enhance The launch of Al Arab daily newspaper in 2007 brought the DOHA - SUN & SEA physical, cognitive, social and behavioural skills for total number of dailies to seven (four Arabic and three English). SUN TIDE SEA people who have disabilities SUNRISE | SUNSET HIGH | LOW WIND a new horse centre will be launched in the capital next 05:58 16:45 09:45 & 23:00 01:15 & 18:00 06-16 -5 KT year,” Khulood Abdul Rahim Qatar advertising projections told Gulf News. THE REGION TODAY TOMORROW “The centre will be provided HI/LO WEATHER HI/LO WEATHER with around 21 horses and sta- bles in addition to some pro- MUSCAT 26/19 Partly cloudy 26/19 Partly cloudy fessional trainers brought KUWAIT 24/16 Partly cloudy 26/16 Clear from abroad, who can assist special needs and autistic BAHRAIN 25/19 Clear 25/21 Clear people. Trainers will focus on SANAA 22/07 Rain 24/07 Clear therapeutic riding skills and RIYADH 26/14 Partly cloudy 29/14 Partly cloudy the development of the rela- DUBAI 26/20 Clear 25/20 Clear tionship between the horse BAGHDAD 21/12 Partly cloudy 21/13 Partly cloudy and rider,” she added. Khulood is currently pur- THE WORLD TODAY TOMORROW suing her master’s degree HI/LO WEATHER HI/LO WEATHER in special education at the Higher Colleges of Technology ATHENS 18/12 Mostly cloudy 16/09 Partly cloudy in Abu Dhabi. WASHINGTON 03/01 Partly cloudy 07/03 Chance of snow “As part of my studies in SYDNEY 21/10 Chance of rain 24/15 Partly cloudy special education, I travelled to Germany and got to know the LONDON 07/02 Partly cloudy 07/00 Partly cloudy best practices used in the field PARIS 07/05 Mostly cloudy 07/00 Partly cloudy of horse riding as a treatment ISTANBUL 14/09 Rain 14/07 Chance of rain for people with disabilities,” she MANILA 31/24 Partly cloudy 32/24 Partly cloudy said. DHAKA 27/18 Clear 26/18 Clear “I thought of applying the DELHI 28/15 Clear 29/14 Clear same therapeutic horse riding ISLAMABAD 26/09 Clear 26/09 Clear facility here in the UAE.” Source : https://www.fas.org IANS Everest pioneer Frank’s lifelong secret revealed

LONDON: Tony Smythe on his own in 1935 with knew he might find secrets support from handpicked when he came to write a Sherpas. “It was an alarm- book about his father, the ing indication of Frank’s 1930s Everest pioneer Frank desire to climb the moun- Smythe. But he hadn’t antici- tain at almost any cost,” his pated they might include son says. Frank’s discovery of George Such an attempt would, Mallory’s body in 1936. “I according to Tony Smythe, found it in the back of a have ruined his father. diary,” Smythe says. “He’d Although a member of the written out a sequence of let- Alpine Club, Frank was A Yemeni has a sticker on his face during a gathering in support of Saudi ters he’d sent, so he would viewed with suspicion by the young woman Huda Al Niran outside the courthouse in the capital Sana’a have a copy.” mountaineering establish- What happened to Mallory ment, not least for his suc- during her trial yesterday. and his climbing partner cess as a bestselling author. Andrew “Sandy” Irvine, and “They were afraid of whether they got to the summit being thought boastful, but Saudi Juliet demands right almost 30 years before Tenzing Frank wasn’t,” Tony Smythe Norgay and Sir Edmund says. “His publisher Victor Hillary, is the most endur- Gollancz really influenced to marry her Yemeni Romeo ing mystery in the history of him. Gollancz warned him exploration, and Mallory one accidents - and what a long fall can do that if he just wrote for SANA’A: A young Saudi woman yesterday urged a Yemeni court of its most romantic figures: the Galahad to the human body. In 1934 he searched climbers he’d never get back a fraction to let her stay and marry the man she loves, defying norms in both of Everest. His weather-bleached remains for and found the remains of two Oxford of his advance. Frank saw that. He didn’t conservative countries. In a case reminiscent of Shakespeare’s star- were discovered by the American moun- undergraduates, Paul Wand and John hesitate. From that moment he said, sod crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet, Huda Al Niran, 22, defied her family taineer Conrad Anker in 1999. Hoyland, who had disappeared in the Alps you, I’m going to publish my books and get and crossed the border illegally to be with her beloved. The crucial letter was addressed to that summer. Hoyland was the nephew of publicity and promote myself.” As she pleaded her case to be able to stay and marry Arafat Mohammed Edward Norton, leader of the 1924 expe- Everest veteran and missionary doctor Frank also had a tendency to provoke feuds. Tahar, 25, her supporters demonstrated outside the Sanaa courthouse, dition when Mallory and Irvine disap- Howard Somervell and among the bright- He fell out with the physiologist Thomas sporting headbands proclaiming “We are all Huda.” peared, apparently going for the summit. est climbing talents of his generation. Graham Brown, with whom he did his most The lovers’ plight has gripped imaginations in both Yemen and Saudi An ice axe, assumed to belong to Irvine, had That episode featured in one of Smythe’s famous Alpine climbs. John Hunt, a friend Arabia, where the young woman’s courage is seen as astonishing. been discovered in 1933 by the fourth British books about the mountains, but his discov- and leader of the 1953 Everest team, described She not only went against the wishes of her family, who said she could expedition to the mountain. It was lying on ery of a body on Everest remained hid- Frank as “a sensitive soul, touchy, impulsive not marry Tahar, but also dared to flee the country and follow him to rock, as though placed there, at 27,760ft, the den. “It’s not to be written about,” Smythe and petty at times”. Tony Smythe agrees: “He Yemen. In court, she refused to accept a lawyer provided by the Saudi only trace of either man above their last told Norton, “as the press would make an was very touchy and would easily offend.” embassy, fearing pressure to return home. camp. Smythe - often described as the Chris unpleasant sensation.” Smythe was right Tony Smythe’s book, My Father, Frank, But Huda did accept to be represented by a lawyer appointed by a Bonington of his day - felt sure it marked the to be concerned. When American climber published by Baton Wicks — part biography, Yemeni non-government organisation called Hood, who said he hoped for scene of an accident and told Norton why. Conrad Anker rediscovered Mallory in 1999, part memoir — became, he says, “a voyage of a favourable outcome. “This is a humanitarian case, and must not raise “I was scanning the face from base camp photographs of his remains appeared on personal discovery. I became more and more tensions between the two countries,” lawyer Abdel Rakib Al Qadi said. through a high-powered telescope last newspaper front pages around the world. engrossed in finding out about this man who He indicated that Sana’a had come under pressure from the Saudi year,” his letter read, “when I saw some- Smythe himself, climbing alone after his I knew very little about.” His father left his authorities to ensure Huda’s return. thing queer in a gully below the scree shelf. partner Eric Shipton turned back, reached mother Kathleen in 1938 for Nona Guthrie, She is currently under arrest and on trial for illegal entry. If found Of course it was a long way away and very around 28,200ft in 1933, sharing the prewar whom Smythe met at the home of his close guilty, she faces expulsion. No decision was announced yesterday, and small, but I’ve a six/six eyesight and do not altitude record. On the descent he began friend Sir Francis Younghusband, the impe- the court set the next hearing for December 1 as it awaited a UN High believe it was a rock. This object was at pre- hallucinating and was on the verge of total rialist adventurer. “My mother didn’t blame Commissioner for Refugees ruling on a request for asylum. cisely the point exhaustion when he reached safety. “Everest,” him at all. She was a rather self-sacrificing A UNHCR representative confirmed that Huda had initiated proceed- where Mallory he wrote in his diary, “is becoming a life’s person who put herself out for others. We felt ings to be granted refugee status in Yemen. and Irvine would task.” Tony Smythe knew his father was disappointed we didn’t have a dad, but that’s If she succeeds, it will be difficult for the authorities in Yemen to have fallen had obsessed with Everest, but another secret the way it was and we got on with things.” expel her. Huda’s case has also come to the attention of the New York- they rolled on he uncovered reveals just how far he was Frank Smythe died of cerebral malaria at based Human Rights Watch. On November 19, HRW urged Yemen not over the scree prepared to go for another chance at the the start of an expedition to the Himalaya to repatriate her and to take into consideration the fact that returning slopes.” summit. After the 1933 attempt, the Mount in 1949. Nona later married the Earl of to her family could put her life at risk. “She fears physical harm from Smythe had Everest Committee doubted whether the Essex and, irritated by demands to access her family members, whom she said have beaten her in the past, if she first-hand Dalai Lama would allow another expedi- her late husband’s archive, burned his pho- is returned to Saudi Arabia,” HRW said in a statement. AFP experience of tion for many years. So Frank devised an tographic negatives and other material. mountaineering elaborate plan to make an illegal attempt GUARDIAN NEWS Monday 25 November 2013 21 Moharram 1435 Volume 18 Number 5894 Price: QR2

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ISLAMABAD/DUBAI: Etisalat majority voting rights. PTCL’s current market value is Etisalat has told Pakistan it The UAE firm paid an initial $858m, according to Reuters data, would not pay the $800m it owes Dh6.6bn ($1.80bn) as per the a little more than what Etisalat the government from buying a deal terms, which also included owes the government. stake in the country’s state tel- transferring ownership of the Etisalat owned 90 percent of ecom operator until a property properties to PTCL from the the acquiring consortium, giving dispute is entirely resolved, two government. it a 23.4 percent stake in PTCL. senior finance ministry sources Etisalat was to pay the remaining The consortium’s bid was $1.2bn said. $800m it owed in six twice-yearly more than the next highest offer The money owed, which dates instalments of $133m, but has and Etisalat took an impairment back to last decade, would pro- withheld payment as the transfer of Dh2.37bn on PTCL in 2012. vide vital funds for Pakistan’s of some of these properties stalled. Profits at PTCL, which is cash-strapped government, but The dispute continues while majority government-owned, Etisalat will not pay up until affil- PTCL’s mobile unit Ufone, the have slumped since Etisalat took iate Pakistan Telecommunication country’s No.3 operator, waits to management control and the Co Ltd (PTCL) receives owner- hear if its bid for smaller rival sector was opened up for more ship of the final 10 properties Warid has succeeded. competition. out of about 3,000 it is due, the The UAE firm has been working In the financial year ending sources, speaking on condition of with various ministries including June 30, 2005, the Pakistani oper- anonymity, said. those for finance and privatisation ator made a net profit of 27.3bn Etisalat, the United Arab since July to resolve the dispute, rupees ($257.78m), according to The Minister of Energy and Industry, H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada, hosted a work- Emirates’ top telecom company, the two sources said. Reuters data, but seven years ing dinner in honour of Henk Kamp, Minister of Economic Affairs of Netherlands, and his delega- did not respond to requests for The government had hoped later its annual profit was 11.4bn tion. They discussed cooperation between the two countries and other issues of mutual interest. comment. PTCL’s chief execu- to reach a final agreement by rupees. The meeting was attended by Yvette Burghgraef van Eechoud, the Ambassador of the Netherlands, and a tive Walid Irshaid could not be November-end, but this was now Ufone had 24.8 million subscribers number of top officials from Qatar Petroleum, Qatar Petroleum International, and Qatargas. reached for comment. unlikely. “It is being carried out as of September 30, giving it a mar- An Etisalat consortium bought on a fast track basis and being ket share of 19 percent, data from a 26-percent stake in PTCL for followed up at the highest level,” Pakistan’s telecom regulator shows. $2.6bn in 2005 that also gave said one source. REUTERS

Doha Bank general assembly approves Tier 1 Capital boost

Managing Director of Doha Bank, Sheikh Abdul Rahman bin Mohammad bin Jabor Al Thani (fifth left), addressing the extraordinary general assembly of the bank at the banks’ headquarters at the West Bay in Doha yesterday. Chairman Sheikh Fahad bin Mohammad bin Jabor Al Thani (fourth left); Vice-Chairman Ahmed Abdul Rahman Yousuf Obaidan Fakhroo (third left); CEO Dr R Seetharaman (left) and other board members are also seen. (SALIM MATRAMKOT)

DOHA: Doha Bank yester- The shareholders of the bank issuance of these instruments day held its extraordinary unanimously agreed to issue Tier will enhance the bank’s Tier 1 general assembly meeting 1 Capital instruments amount- Capital base, strengthen its Capital (EGM) and approved the issue ing to QR2bn either directly Adequacy Ratio, and support bank’s of Tier 1 Capital instruments or through a Special Purpose prospects for achieving its strate- amounting to QR2bn, this was Vehicle (SPV) as per the terms gic goals at the local, regional and announced by Sheikh Fahad bin of the issue which shall include Global levels. It will also strengthen Mohammad bin Jabor Al Thani, but not limited to the instru- bank’s lending capacity and improve Chairman of the bank. ment. The issue shall be Tier I its competitive edge especially in These instruments will be Capital instruments qualifying as the light of the anticipated boom in treated as equity instruments Additional Tier 1 Capital for Doha various economic sectors in Qatar with a fixed return and will qual- Bank in Qatar as per the terms in the coming years. ify as Additional Tier 1 Capital and requirements of QCB. Issue Asked about the details of gold after the Qatar Central Bank date shall be within one year from trading, the bank’s Group CEO (QCB) terms and requirements the date of EGM approval. The Dr R Seetharaman said: “Doha are being implemented involving maturity of this instrument shall Bank physically import gold and this type of issue. be perpetual, but callable only sell it to traders. We do forward Sheikh Fahad also said that the after six years and the issue shall trading and also suggest traders, issue will be made through private be through private placements by based on market moves, to have placements by Qatari institutions Qatari institutions. forward bookings so that they can and the maturity of this instru- The EGM also unanimously hedge the risks in terms of vola- ment will be perpetual. agreed to authorise the Board tile gold prices.” The meeting of shareholders of Directors to determine all the He also said that with the unanimously agreed to amend terms and conditions and under- expected tapering of Quantitative Article No. (3) of the AoA of the take necessary steps and execu- Easing (QE) and bond buying bank by adding issue bonds as tion mechanisms for the issue programme in the US, there is a per the terms and requirements after obtaining the approval of lot of volatility and speculation in of QCB, issue capital instruments QCB, the Ministry of Economy the market, so it is good to have qualifying as additional Tier 1 and Trade and any other compe- a stable and functional price to Capital and trading in gold and tent authorities. operate. precious metals. The chairman said that the THE PENINSULA MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2013 18 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS

Qatar Exchange Qatar set to be adds 72.40 points DOHA: Qatar Exchange index added 72.40 points, or 0.42 per- cent, to reach 10,325.72 points yesterday from the previous global meetings closing of 10,283.00 points on Thursday. The volume of traded shares was up to 17,811,755 from centre: GIBTM Thursday’s 18,436,130 and the value of shares increased to QR627,257,570.22 from QR 545,943,939.31 on Thursday. $20bn investment to boost MICE credentials Among the top gainers were Doha Insurance whose share DOHA: Qatar is according to Oxford rose 1.19 percent to QR25.50, set to become a glo- Economics, plus United Development Company bal meetings des- the Qatar Tourism added 1.23 percent to QR23.89, tination, investing Authority (QTA) has Industries Qatar gained 1.32 more than $20bn confirmed the MICE Officials of Qatar National Bank and Qatar Building Company signing the agreement. percent to QR169 and National in tourism-related segment is “by far the Leasing increased by 0.65 percent infrastructure that largest piece of the to QR31.20. will boost its MICE tourism pie”. QNB signs agreement with QBC The Banking and Financial (meeting, incentive, To bolster its expo- sector index was down 0.04 per- conferences, events) sure further, the QTA cent while Consumer Goods and credentials, a state- is one of the regional DOHA: Qatar National Bank banking division, has launched offered the opportunity to travel Services sector index lost 0.52 ment from the Gulf National Tourism (QNB) has signed an agreement an equipment finance programme free to Korea, with the compli- percent. The industrial sector Incentives, Business, Offices (NTOs) sup- with Qatar Building Company tailored at the small and medium ments of QBC. added 1.15 percent while insur- Travel and Meetings porting a brand new (QBC). companies in the construction During the signing ceremony ance sector rose 0.15 percent. (GIBTM) said yesterday. post-show familiarisation trip The agreement is part sector in Qatar. Financing ranges Hamad Al Jamali QNB’s Acting The state has identified the programme which will involve of QNB’s business banking from 75 percent to 84 percent AGM for SME said: “We are very Jaguar Land Rover meetings industry as a key pillar tours, designed to provide programme(BB), an innovative of the equipment’s value and is pleased that QBC has joined our of economic diversification and GIBTM’s Hosted Buyers with an platform complete with detailed available for one to three years. equipment finance programme. plans $500m plant growth and with this in mind, is insight into the latest business business oriented solutions Under the terms of the agree- As a premium supplier of quality rolling out venues, hotels, world- and meetings facilities offered in offered by QNB. ment QNB will offer competitive equipment, we view the inclusion RIO DE JANEIRO: Jaguar class aviation facilities and high- Qatar. As per the new agreement, finance rates to QBC’s customers of the Hyundai brand as a major Land Rover plans to build a profile events that will command “A multi-billion dollar invest- QBC will be referring their and QBC will ensure the servicing endorsement of our programme.” $500m manufacturing plant in the attention of influential meet- ment plan earmarked for tour- Hyundai customers to QNB in of the equipment. Signing on behalf of QBC, Bader Brazil, the O Globo newspaper ing and event planners globally. ism-related projects will surely order to assist with the financing To coincide with the signing of Mustafawi, Commercial Manager, reported yesterday. Qatar’s ambition as a global promote Qatar further up the of their purchases. the agreement, the first QNB cus- said: “We believe that our custom- The daily wrote that the Rio de meetings hub is underlined by rankings and attract the interest QBC is a leading heavy equip- tomer to finance their purchase ers will be best served by QNB due Janeiro factory will be the com- its major presence at the upcom- of global meeting planners seek- ment supplier and is the exclusive of Hyundai equipment will be to their very competitive financ- pany’s second production facility ing GIBTM, which takes place at ing world-class facilities, such as agent for Hyundai in Qatar, which offered by QBC a business class ing rates, quick turnaround time outside Britain, in addition to one Abu Dhabi National Exhibition GIBTM’s select group of influen- is now included in QNB’s equip- trip to visit the Hundai manufac- and quality service they offer from China. It also has an assembly Centre (Adnec) from March 24 tial Hosted Buyers from Europe, ment finance programme. turing facility in Korea. Also, the multiple locations.” plant in India. to 26, 2014. Asia and The Americas.” QNB, through its business top three QNB customers will be THE PENINSULA AGENCIES “Qatar’s position as a conven- Infrastructure developments tion destination of growing global designed to drive more business prowess, is evident having moved visitors to Qatar are wide-rang- up 49 places to reach 111th posi- ing and include the $15bn Hamad tion in the International Congress International Airport, with the and Convention Association’s first phase set to open by the GCC Islamic banking assets to exceed $515bn (ICCA) league table of busiest glo- end of the year and the facility bal meetings cities for 2012,” said expected to be fully operational GIBTM Exhibition Manager Lois by 2020. DOHA/DUBAI: Islamic The annual growth of the indus- these rapid growth markets, this crisis in 2008. Going forward, Hall (pictured). In addition, $25bn been has banking assets are expected try remains at 16 percent (5-year is a huge opportunity for Islamic many Islamic banks are looking Qatar’s travel and tourism allocated for railway construction to exceed $515bn by 2013 end CAGR), which is faster than the banks.” to expand regionally, where a size- sector contributes $3.4bn to and a further $6bn has been allot- in the GCC from $452bn in growth of conventional banking However, the continuing eco- able amount of their revenues are GDP directly, the equivalent to ted for a new Doha Port project 2012, according to EY’s Global system assets in each of the core nomic and political setbacks in expected to be generated from 1.8 percent of economic activity, to include a cruise ship terminal. Islamic Banking Centre. Saudi Islamic finance markets. some of the Islamic finance mar- outside their local market. according to the World Tourism Venue-wise the new Doha Arabia, the UAE and Qatar Ashar Nazim, Partner, Global kets have adversely impacted “The progress of the industry is and Travel Council (WTTC), but Exhibition & Convention Centre lead the GCC in assets in 2012 Islamic Banking Centre of overall business sentiments, not without challenges. The rapid the industry’s total contribution will provide 29,000sqm of con- with Saudi Arabia on top with Excellence, EY, said: “There are including the financial services growth of Islamic banks over the is around $13bn, or 6.7 percent, ference space when it opens in $245bn in assets in 2012. UAE six markets that are systemically sector. In addition, the large scale years has also been costly due to of GDP. The WTTC anticipates the first quarter of 2014, plus 110 Islamic banking assets, includ- important to the future interna- operational transformation that increased operational complexity sector growth of 7.1 percent in hotels are under construction in ing windows, were more than tionalisation of the Islamic bank- many of the leading Islamic banks as the banks transform from oper- 2013 and an annual average of Qatar, adding a further 19,931 $80bn and Qatar’s Islamic ing industry. They are Saudi initiated around 18 months ago, ating in a single market to becom- four percent growth between 2013 rooms to the current 13,407 room banking assets reached $53bn Arabia, Malaysia, the UAE, Qatar, continue to consume time and ing multi-jurisdiction businesses. and 2023. inventory. in 2012. Indonesia and Turkey. Of the top investment. These factors have had an impact The destination is already New hotel and venue announce- Global Islamic banking assets 15 Islamic banks with a capitalisa- A common theme across lead- on profitability, which although is skewed heavily towards meet- ments are also anticipated as with commercial banks reached tion of $1bn or more, 13 of them ing GCC Islamic banks is the fun- improving, still remains approxi- ings business given the indus- Qatar gears up to stage the 2022 $1.54 trillion in 2012. This includes are located in these rapid growth damental repositioning of their mately 18 percent lower than try accounted for 72 percent of FIFA World Cup. both Islamic banks and Islamic markets. With trade patterns balance sheets and their busi- their conventional banking peers.” all visitors to the state in 2011, THE PENINSULA windows of conventional banks. shifting decisively in favour of ness following the global financial THE PENINSULA HP may have Q.mobility signs JV deal with HUB yet another problem: China

SAN FRANCISCO: Signs of rapidly worsening Chinese demand for IT giants IBM and Cisco Systems Inc are start- ing to spook Hewlett-Packard investors. HP’s year-long stock rally sputtered last week amid fears a faster-than-anticipated slow- down in emerging markets, above all China, may dash the comput- ing giant’s hopes for a return to growth in 2014 or beyond. Cisco has warned about crum- bling Chinese demand. IBM last month reported a sales drop of over 20 percent in the world’s No. 2 economy. Both also reported weakness in other emerging markets as well, but it was China and concerns Officials during the joint venture signing ceremony. about sales declines in that mar- ket that has grabbed headlines. DOHA: Qatar’s ambitious projects, including come the expansion of the population and conse- HP is already grappling with Hamad International Airport (HIA) and the quently the expansion of infrastructure and street expectations of slowing U.S. fed- upcoming Lusail City will have award winning equipment. Aligned with Qatar’s 2030 vision, to eral spending, a fundamental ultramodern lighting solutions and unique modernize yet preserve our culture and tradi- erosion of PC demand and unre- street furniture, said a statement yesterday. tions, we are extremely aware through our out- lenting competition from Lenovo q.mobility, a subsidiary of Qatar Media Services door advertising operations at q.media, of the and Dell. So it can ill afford a (q.media), has signed a joint venture with HUB importance of maintaining and managing the steeper-than-expected dropoff to established ‘Q-HUB’, which will offer the local esthetics of a country. Q.HUB will work towards in China, which is estimated to market innovative and industry leading street beatifying our country’s street furniture whilst account for a fifth of HP’s rev- equipment solutions such as street lighting, street honouring the vision of 2030.” enue and is one of its most crucial furniture, way finding and shelters. Signing with Al Malki was HUB’s CEO Robert growth markets. HUB already has a wide spectrum of clients Matchett. Matchett added: “By combining the Investors are looking to the across the world and currently they are supplying strengths of q.mobility and HUB, Q-HUB will be computing giant, which reports to the HIA with unique lighting systems and the able to deliver for Qatar a local service offering quarterly results on Tuesday, to Lusail Project with customised street furniture. internationally proven design, manufacture and shed more light on goings-on in Q-HUB will combine the skills and capabilities the world’s best practices for the delivery of street the world’s largest PC market. of both q.mobility and HUB and provide Qatar lighting, street furniture, shelters and signage.” “All the giant tech companies are with world leading street equipment solutions. He also said: “The future for Qatar is shining somewhat at risk now. You have Q-HUB’s vision is to invest long-term in Qatar, brighter than any place on earth and the team at to worry if the other companies delivering value and international best practice, Q-HUB looks forward to working with all clients are going to report the same kind bringing the world’s best in terms of design, sup- in Qatar in order to deliver a unique and high of thing in their fourth quarter,” ply and service to the country. quality solutions that will enhance the charac- said Peter Tuz, President of Chase Deputy Group CEO of q.media (Infrastructure), ter of Qatar and the Organisations charged with Investment Counsel Corp in Virgina. Ibrahim Al Malki said: “Qatar’s business growth delivering their public spaces and infrastructure.” REUTERS is rapid. With this growth in business inevitably THE PENINSULA MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2013 BUSINESS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 19

Boeing invites Russia allays over a dozen sites to bid on fears over bank 777 jet work

NEW YORK: Boeing Co has invited more than a dozen US crackdown locations to compete in a bidding process to determine where its new 777 long-haul passenger jet Rise in interbank rates unlikely: Analyst will be built, a company spokes- man said. MOSCOW: The problems with assets totalling $1.7 trillion. The company issued the exposed in Russia’s banking “Compared with the size of the request for proposals on Friday system by last week’s collapse of banking system it is of course and requires that submissions be mid-sized lender Master Bank kopecks,” Osadchy said. in by mid-December, spokesman are deep-rooted, but in contrast The relative calm that followed Doug Adler said in an e-mail. A with banking failures of the Master Bank’s failure also reflects decision on the site selection is past there was no evidence this changes in the regulation of the expected early next year. time of other banks’ customers sector and public confidence Adler declined to name the taking fright. in recent years, said Richard locations under consideration. Which might seem surprising, Hainsworth, head of local ratings But people familiar with the as the collapse has highlighted the agency RusRating. discussions said that South difficulty of enforcing regulations He drew a distinction with Carolina, Alabama, Texas, Utah, against banks with strong politi- banking crises in 1998, the year California, Kansas, Missouri and cal connections, and the wide- of Russia’s cataclysmic financial Washington state are among the spread use of illegal payments crash, and 2004, when the failure of possibilities. to service Russia’s large black a small bank called Sodbiznesbank The aeroplane maker is nego- economy, analysts said. provoked deposit runs. tiating for a site to build the “Other banks are in the same Since then the government has aircraft after the International situation as Master Bank, that’s helped calm nerves with state- Association of Machinists and for sure,” said Alexander Lebedev, backed deposit insurance under Aerospace Workers union earlier the media tycoon and banker. which the government guarantees A Qatar Petroleum official receiving the award. this month rejected a contract “Whether the central bank will up to 700,000 roubles ($21,200) offer that would have meant the have enough guts (to act) — let’s for each saver. work stayed in the company’s wait and see.” “In 1998 there were fisticuffs QP’s Industrial Cities Directorate traditional manufacturing site in The central bank withdrew outside the doors of banks,” he the Puget Sound area, but with the licence of Master Bank on said. “That doesn’t happen any diminished benefits. Wednesday, citing “large-scale more because people are confident Unions representing more than dubious operations” and causing they’ll get their money back.” wins Seatrade award 60,000 Boeing workers, most of payment difficulties for clients Hainsworth saw a greater whom work in Puget Sound, and some other banks that used similarity with International DOHA: Qatar Petroleum’s of the maritime world. This year’s and Gas Awards and Environment issued a joint statement late it to process card transactions. Industrial Bank, a mid-sized bank Industrial Cities Directorate, awards ceremony took place on Protection Awards. Friday saying they are ready to “We don’t see any rise in the that folded in 2010 after a long comprising of Mesaieed and Ras Monday (November 18). Ras Laffan Industrial City meet the challenge of designing rates on the interbank market or period of speculation about its Laffan industrial cities, has won The Award was received by and Mesaieed Industrial City are and manufacturing the 777. on the government bond market, shaky finances. ‘The Energy: Oil and Gas Award’ Captain Feisal Saad, Manager of home to some of the most impor- Adler said Boeing is looking for so it’s a very local event,” said “In both cases, the senior man- at the annual Seatrade Middle Port Operations at QP Industrial tant gas processing and petro- one or more locations for work Maxim Osadchy, head analyst at agers and owners of the bank had East and Indian Subcontinent Cities, from Khalifa bin Ali Al chemical ventures in the world, that will include wing fabrication BKF bank in Moscow. very strong connections with the Awards 2013, which was held Hitmi, President and CEO of as well as a host of oil and gas and final assembly. “We still have The bank ranked as the 72nd political elite,” he said. in Dubai recently, said a press Qatar Navigation (Milaha). upstream/downstream industries no plans to re-engage with the largest lender by assets in a coun- “It wasn’t that (Sergei) statement yesterday. For seven years in a row now, and support businesses. They pro- machinists in Puget Sound,” he try which has more than 900 Ignatyev, the previous head of The Seatrade awards recognize Ras Laffan Industrial City has vide a complete range of modern said on Saturday. banks, but most are tiny. Even the central bank, was powerless. achievements in maritime safety been a regular recipient of the infrastructures, common facili- The contract extension for the size of Master Bank’s opera- But he was constrained by the and the environment, ship and Seatrade Awards, as it has been ties and services to their busi- Boeing workers in the Puget tions for processing card pay- political conditions in which he port operations and efficiency, as honored since 2007 with vari- ness partners, including oil and Sound area would have cut pen- ments, around $1.5bn a month, was working.” well as security and financing. It is ous awards, including the Port gas majors. sions and health-care benefits. was relatively small, in a sector REUTERS one of the most prestigious prizes Authority Awards, Energy: Oil THE PENINSULA REUTERS India tops investment destination list

NEW DELHI: India has over- As per the government’s sta- US (second), Brazil (third) and taken China as the most attrac- tistics from April 2000 to August Germany (fifth). tive investment destination 2013, these three countries were India has emerged at the top according to a survey conducted among the top ten investing coun- of the list according to EY’s 9th by Ernst & Young (EY) a glo- tries in India. bi-annual capital confidence bal professional services firm. In terms of investment desti- barometer, encompassing insights The top three investing coun- nations, India continued to be at culled from a survey of 1,600 sen- tries into India, as per this sur- the fourth spot in the list topped ior executives across more than vey will be the United States, by neighbouring China. Other 70 countries. France and Japan. nations in the top five are the QNA Risk consulting partner at KPMG Qatar DOHA: KPMG in Qatar announced the appoint- ment of Issa Habash (pictured) as a risk consulting partner. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). He holds a Master of Accountancy from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Bethlehem University. Habash joined from PwC Toronto, Canada, where he was a partner in the risk and controls practice. He has over 15 years of risk, controls and internal audit consulting experience — 13 of which were spent work- ing for PwC in both the US and Canada. Jamal Fakhro, KPMG in Qatar’s Managing Partner, said: “Issa brings with him a wealth of experience in the global risk, controls and internal audit con- sulting field and will help to further strengthen our practice here in Qatar.” Habash said: “I am look- ing forward to a new chal- lenge here at KPMG in Qatar. These are challeng- ing times for companies as they are dealing with a wide variety of complex new regulations and proce- dures which often need to be implemented quickly.” THE PENINSULA MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2013 20 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS

Greek recovery Iran rial jumps fragile, says IMF auditor ATHENS: The economic over 3pc on recovery touted by Greece’s embattled government is “frag- ile”, the nation’s IMF auditor said yesterday as he called for new, targeted cuts in the next nuclear deal two years. “The recovery (in Greece) is fragile and will be hurt if the gov- Easing tension could stem capital flight ernment does not stay the course of fiscal adjustment and struc- DUBAI: Iran’s currency because people hope a gradual tural reform,” Poul Thomsen, jumped more than three percent loosening of sanctions will make the IMF’s point man in the cred- against the US dollar yesterday it easier for the country to obtain itor mission to Greece, told the as news of a breakthrough deal supplies from abroad, he said. Kathimerini daily. to curb Tehran’s nuclear pro- Under yesterday’s deal in “More measures will be needed gramme raised hopes that the Geneva, Iran will receive potential in 2014-2016,” he added, whilst economy would start recovering access to $1.5bn in revenue from noting that “horizontal” cuts from international sanctions. trade in gold and precious metals, should be avoided in a coun- The deal provides for Iran to and permission to transfer $4.2bn try now gripped in a six-year receive temporary, conditional of revenue from its oil sales across recession. access to several billion dollars of borders. “The measures should focus on blocked funds over the next six In total, the concessions are sectors where there is still exces- months as diplomats try to nego- worth about $7bn — a small sum sive spending, and be carefully tiate a final agreement. compared to the continued cost of A seller arranges Iranian products in his shop in Dubai old market yesterday. Iran’s currency jumped more than targeted so as to protect vulner- By itself, this will not come the sanctions, which will deprive three percent against the US dollar. able social groups,” he said. close to offsetting the tens of bil- Iran of about $30bn of oil rev- Thomsen said results were lions of dollars which Iran has enues over the next six months, foreign exchange risks which have past 18 months, totalling $2.9 the rate from moving too far from “mixed” on long-delayed struc- lost over the past two years as the US government said. deterred many traders over the billion in the first half of 2013, 29,500. But by restraining import tural reforms and expressed the sanctions have slashed its oil But this comparison underes- past two years. according to Dubai customs data. costs, a firmer long-term outlook amazement that civil service lay- sales and largely frozen it out of timates the importance of the Also, foreign and Iranian busi- Iranian-born economist for the currency would help the offs were still “a taboo of sorts” the global banking system. Geneva deal to the economy of nessmen may become more will- Mehrdad Emadi, of the Betamatrix government deal with one of its when youth unemployment But by reducing the chance of 75 million people, as the Iranian ing to do deals — even under the consultancy in London, said biggest economic and political stands at around 60 percent. military action against Iran and rial’s jump against the dollar on existing sanctions framework — if Western oil firms and other headaches, an inflation rate run- The interview was published raising the prospect of more sanc- Sunday underlined. they feel that political trends have companies had been contacting ning at about 40 percent. a day after German Chancellor tions relief in future, the Geneva The rial traded at around shifted in their favour, and that Iranian officials and businessmen And even a modest improve- Angela Merkel and Greek Prime pact may stem capital flight 29,000 against the dollar in they will not face even harsher for months to discuss how trade ment in economic conditions due Minister Antonis Samaras said from the country and encour- Tehran’s free market, up from sanctions or enforcement from and investment ties might even- to the Geneva deal could give they saw “light at the end of the age a partial revival of domestic about 30,000 before the nuclear Western governments in the tually be restored. Such contacts President Hassan Rouhani and tunnel” for Greece thanks to investment. deal was announced, Iranian future. look set to accelerate in the wake his new central bank governor, painful reforms. This could be enough to pull traders said. Heavy supplies of “Up to now, the trend has of the Geneva deal. Valiollah Seif, enough political Greece unveiled a budget this the economy out of the reces- dollars appeared as speculators been towards more restrictions “Companies have to be careful capital to press ahead with dif- week in which it said the deep sion which has gripped it for anticipated capital flight from on trade,” said Hossein Asrar how they deal with Iran, because ficult reforms of the economy. recession in the economy would most of the past two years, while Iran would slow with the easing Haghighi, a founder of the Iranian they need to maintain an opera- The government of Rowhani’s end next year with 0.6 percent encouraging Iranian and foreign of diplomatic tensions. Business Council in Dubai, which tional relationship with their gov- predecessor, president Mahmoud growth, following a 4.0-percent businessmen to begin rebuilding At some times yesterday, is a major conduit for Iran’s trade ernments at home. Now they will Ahmadinejad, was widely criti- contraction in 2013. trade ties. nobody in the market was will- with the rest of the world. feel more free to act.” cised in parliament and the pri- However, auditors from the “We are feeling the positive ing to buy dollars, traders said — a “What we can say now is that The Geneva deal may not vate sector for erratic economic International Monetary Fund, sentiment in Iran,” Nariman dramatic contrast from last year, the restrictions are not going to launch any extended period of management. Ahmadinejad’s crit- the European Central Bank and Aflani, a foreign exchange trader when the rial lost about a third of increase still more. And if people appreciation for Iran’s rial, since ics blamed high inflation partly the European Commission con- at AFI Group, an Iranian civil its value in a few months. do not expect them to increase, government officials have indi- on wasteful state spending and a cluded their latest visit to Greece engineering firm in Tehran, said A firmer outlook for Iran’s they will gradually look at ways cated excessive currency strength failure by the central bank, under to review progress on the coun- by telephone. currency could help to revive its to develop business under the cur- could hurt exports and complicate political pressure from the gov- try’s economic programme with- Prices of construction materi- foreign trade in a range of agri- rent situation.” state finances. Aflani predicted ernment, to keep money supply out reaching a full agreement, als such as ceramics and cement cultural and consumer goods Dubai’s non-oil trade with Iran authorities would intervene in growth under control. according to an IMF statement. in Iran are already coming down other than oil, by reducing the has shrunk by over a third in the the market if needed to prevent REUTERS AFP Abraaj Group’s Qatar’s growth draws senior partner Stefanel leaves leading companies DUBAI: Matteo Stefanel, a BY MOHAMMAD SHOEB senior partner at emerging markets-focused private equity DOHA: Qatar’s huge invest- firm Abraaj Group, has left ments in infrastructure the company, two banking and development and remarkable industry sources aware of the economic growth have trans- matter said. formed the Gulf state into a Stefanel had joined Dubai- strong emerging market creat- based Abraaj in 2008 and was ing a serious case for business head of special situations group, for companies like ours, says managed accounts and real estate Bilal Amanullah Moti (pic- at the firm, which has about tured), Managing Director of $7.5bn in assets under manage- ValuStrat, a UAE-based asset ment. He was also responsible for valuation company which is set diversifying economy to provide a number of the firm’s partner to begin its formal operation such a wide variety of advisory companies. from here in few weeks. services as well as asset valuation, Abraaj, founded in 2002 by ValuStrat, an international con- technical due diligence and indus- Group Chief Executive Arif Naqvi, sulting group company with lead- trial asset divestment services in declined to comment, saying it ing advisory and valuation services, a wide range of sectors with the was not the firm’s policy to dis- has received approval from the highest international standards. cuss personnel changes. Stefanel Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Its advisory services assist could not be reached for com- Authority to operate from the QFC businesses with market and fea- ment. The sources spoke on con- as ‘ValuStrat LLC’ with effect from sibility studies, strategic and busi- dition of anonymity as the matter the end of October 2013. ness planning, and organisational, is not public. Bilal said: “Qatar is well posi- commercial, operational and The firm, whose investments tioned to grow phenomenally in financial performance enhance- span the Middle East, Africa the coming many years. Its abun- ment. Its valuation, appraisal and Asia, has a portfolio ranging dant energy resources, ongoing and technical due diligence serv- from budget carrier Air Arabia economic, infrastructural and ices cover real estate, industrial to supermarket chain Spinneys business development, and a manufacturing, transports, infra- and education group GEMS. growth mind set are clear attrac- structural and business assets. Abraaj has been focusing on tions to international investors.” Moti said that the company investments in Africa recently He also said: “We are honoured is looking forward to provide its and bought a majority stake in to have received a license from services to financial institutions, Ghana Home Loans, the leading the QFC Authority and to have government entities, real estate, provider of residential mortgages this opportunity to serve our val- transport, oil and gas, indus- in the west African state. . In ued clients in Qatar.” trial manufacturing, trading and June, Abraaj acquired west Africa The Company claims to have services companies and business dairy firm Fan Milk International. an edge over others as it is the groups. REUTERS only company in the rapidly THE PENINSULA

Babcock in talks to buy Avincis stake

LONDON: Engineering serv- Part-ownership of Avincis certainty that these discussions ices group Babcock is in exclu- would give the FTSE 100 contrac- will lead to any transaction or sive discussions to take a stake tor, which began an international any certainty as to the terms in helicopter transport services expansion drive three years ago, upon which any such transaction company Avincis, a source close access to potentially lucrative might proceed.” to the situation said yesterday. defence contracting markets, par- Avincis, which provides air serv- The source said the joint ven- ticularly in Spain and Italy. ices from search and rescue to oil ture would mean Babcock taking “Babcock International Group rig passenger transport in 10 coun- a stake in Avincis alongside its PLC confirms that it is in exclu- tries, confirmed in a statement two current shareholders. sive discussions regarding the that talks are underway. Shares Britain’s Sunday Times said the establishment of a joint venture in Babcock have risen 37 percent firm is expected to pay £1bn ($1.6bn) with respect to Avincis,” the com- so far this year, compared with a in cash and take on about £500m of pany said in a statement. 21 percent rise in the FTSE 100. Avincis’ loans as part of the deal. “However, there can be no REUTERS MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2013 BUSINESS VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 21

US committee might The US dollar’s status has taper in coming months

EDERAL Reserve fallen – but not uniformly Chairman Ben Bernanke stated last BY JEFFREY FRANKEL coincide with the periods when the dollar’s Given dysfunctional US fiscal policy, the Fweek that the central share in international transactions is in fact dollar’s resilience is surprising. Or maybe bank is committed towards INCE 1976, the US dollar’s role falling. we should no longer be surprised. After all, the easing policy for as long Weekly Money Market Review as an international currency has By the criteria of international use as a when the global financial crisis erupted in as needed, adding that the been slowly waning. International reserve currency among central banks and 2008 from the bowels of the American sub- Fed will only begin to taper use of the dollar to hold foreign- as a vehicle in foreign-exchange markets, prime mortgage market, global investors the bond-buying programme after assurance that the labour exchange reserves, denominate the most rapid declines took place from responded by fleeing to the US, not from it. market improvements will continue. Chairman Bernanke has said, Sfinancial transactions, invoice trade, and 1978 to 1991 and from 2001 to 2010. Between In particular, the euro has its own all-too- “While the economy had made significant progress, it is still far as a vehicle in currency markets is below these two intervals, from 1992 to 2000, there obvious problems. Indeed, the euro’s share from where officials want it to be”. The Chairman added, “That its level during the heyday of the Bretton was a clear reversal of the trend, notwith- in reserve holdings and foreign-exchange the surest path to a more normal approach to monetary policy is Woods era, from 1945 to 1971. But most peo- standing a popular orgy of dollar declinism transactions has declined by several per- to do all we can today to promote a more robust recovery”. ple would be surprised by what the most around the middle of that decade. Central centage points in the most recent statistics. On the other hand, the Federal Open Market Committee recent numbers show. banks held only an estimated 46 percent of At the same time, the IMF’s data indicate (FOMC) meeting minutes stated that officials “might reduce There is an abundance of explanations their foreign-exchange reserves in dollars that the vaunted yuan is not yet among the their $85bn in monthly bond purchases in the coming months as for the downward trend. Since the Vietnam in 1992, but that share rebounded to almost top seven currencies in terms of central- the economy improves”. The minutes showed that policy makers war, US budget deficits, money creation and 70 percent by 2000. bank reserve holdings. “generally expected that the data would prove consistent with the current-account deficits have often been Subsequently, the long-term downward And, according to the BIS, while the yuan Committee’s outlook for ongoing improvement in labour market high. Presumably as a result, the dollar has trend resumed. According to one estimate, has finally broken into the top 10 curren- conditions and would thus warrant trimming the pace of pur- lost value relative to other major currencies the dollar’s share in central-banks’ foreign cies in foreign-exchange markets, it still chases in coming months”. The FOMC face the dilemma of when or in terms of purchasing power. Meanwhile, reserves declined from about 70 percent in accounts for only 2.2 percent of all trans- and how to reduce the quantitative easing programme, without the US share of global output has declined. 2001 to barely 60 percent in 2010. During actions, just behind the Mexican peso’s 2.5 causing a rise in interest rates that could hinder economic growth And, most recently, the disturbing willing- the same decade, its share in the foreign- percent share. Despite recent moves by the and diminish the gains of the labour market. ness of some members of the US Congress exchange market also declined: the dollar Chinese government, the yuan still has a On the FX markets, the Euro opened the week at 1.3496, rising to pursue a strategy that would cause the constituted one side or the other in 90 per- long way to go. steadily to touch the weeks high of 1.3579, as economic figures Treasury to default on legal obligations has cent of foreign-exchange trades in 2001, but To try to explain the recent stabilisa- from Europe’s powerhouse, Germany, signalled optimism in the undermined global confidence in the dollar’s only 85 percent in 2010. tion of the dollar’s status, one might note Euro area, backed by dovish comments from the Federal Reserve privileged status. The International Monetary Fund’s something that the last three years have in Chairman Ben Bernanke. The single currency dropped signifi- Moreover, some emerging-market cur- most recent statistics suggest, unexpect- common with the previous period of tem- cantly on Wednesday, as talks surfaced that the European Central rencies are joining the club of international edly, another pause in the dollar’s long-term porary reversal from 1992 to 2000: striking Bank is considering a negative deposit rate for commercial lenders currencies for the first time. Indeed, some decline. According to the IMF, the dollar’s improvements in the US budget deficit. who park excess cash at the ECB to minus 0.1 percent. Members analysts have suggested that the Chinese share in foreign-exchange reserves stopped It is not an eternal law of nature that of the ECB have stated that negative rates is a “potential tool” yuan may rival the dollar as the leading falling in 2010 and has been flat since then. If the dollar shall always be number one. The for sustainability. international currency by the end of the anything, the share is up slightly thus far in pound sterling had the top spot in the 19th The news pushed the Euro to a low of 1.3400. The euro man- decade. 2013. Similarly, the Bank for International century, only to be surpassed by the dollar aged to reverse its trend, gaining all the way up to 1.3527 against But the dollar’s status as an interna- Settlements (BIS) reported in its recent tri- in the first half of the 20th century. The day the dollar, after better than expected German Ifo beats estimates. tional currency has not fallen uniformly. ennial survey that the dollar’s share in the may come when the dollar, too, succumbs to The euro ended the week at 1.3558. The Sterling Pound enjoyed Interestingly, the periods when the public world’s foreign-exchange trades rose from a rival. But today is not that day. a positive week, as it opened at 1.6118, rising towards the middle is most concerned about the issue do not 85 percent in 2010 to 87 percent in 2013. THE GUARDIAN of the week to 1.6178, amid speculation that the Bank of England might raise the benchmark interest rate. The pound dropped after the minutes from the BoE disappointed investors. Cable regained all its losses as UK data continues to outperform. The GBPUSD closed the week at 1.6226. The Japanese yen had weakened significantly, sustaining the 100 barrier. The JPY opened the week at 100.19, dropping below the 100.00 mark only slightly, as the USD deteriorated. The yen then fell against the greenback, breaking major technical levels, as orders from crosses with the EUR and GBP trigger a sell-off. The USDJPY broke past the 101 mark for the first time since July, as monetary policy talks in both countries widened the gap between the two countries’ bond yields to the biggest since September. The Japanese Yen closed at 101.27. The Australian dollar endured a tough week, as it opened at 0.9369, rising to a high of 0.9448. The Aussie then crumbled to touch a low of 0.9157, as the Reserve Bank of Australia Governor stated that the central bank is “open-minded” about intervening to weaken its currency. The Australian dollar ended the week at 0.9183. Retail sales in the US rose in October by the most in 3-months, a sign that the US Government shutdown had minimal effect on consumer spending, ahead of the holiday season where shopping peaks. The 0.4 percent gain followed a 0.1 percent decrease in September, and exceeding expectations by 0.3 percentage points. The American consumer sponsored the strengthening in retail sales growth as they snapped up goods such as furniture and cars, while others were preparing for the holidays, buying up electronics and clothes. The figures boost the holiday sales outlook for retailers, signalling that consumer spending, that accounts for almost 70 percent of the economy is picking up from a third quarter slowdown. Sales of previously owned American houses unexpectedly dropped more than forecasted last month to the lowest level in 4-months, as the higher mortgage rates and limited supply hin- dered the housing market recovery. Purchases of existing houses dropped by 3.2 percent, to 5.12 million homes, the lowest level since June. The figure came lower than the forecasted 5.14 mil- lion, and significantly lower than the previous months’ figure of 5.29 million. The increase in borrowing costs amid expectations that the Federal Reserve will soon taper the economic stimulus, ignited concerns in the housing market, slowing the recovery. THE PENINSULA Cartoon Arts International / The New York Times Syndicate Brent crude price returns to $110, gold slips ROWTH-dependent from a near five-month low while in exchange traded products have in the correlation to WTI Crude commodities such as also receiving a pull from Brent Weekly Commodity Update been net-sellers during November. with the premium rising to $15.5/ energy and industrial crude which moved back up to Especially the net-long position in barrel, the highest level in eight Gmetals found support the $110/barrel area which coin- gold futures on COMEX in New months. from improved US economic data cides with the average price for BY OLE HANSEN York was almost halved during the While the US market is deal- which also helped global stock the past three years. Supporting first couple of weeks of November. ing with rising inventories of (Head of Commodity markets continue their positive Brent crude is the continued Technically, gold has found non-exportable crude oil, several Strategy, Saxo Bank) performance. The strength was supply disruption in Libya, com- some support below $1,240 which supply disruptions and geopolitical particularly apparent in the US bined with other supply concerns may trigger some covering of incidents continue to apply upside where the Dow Jones Industrial related to Nigeria and Iraq. The short positions after an almost pressure to the price of Brent Index reached a new record high, negotiations between Iran and a opposite problem as forecasts of a by 35 percent since reaching the ten percent sell-off over the past crude for spot delivery. This can further adding to the fear of over- group of other countries has so shortage during the current sea- year’s high in June and 64 per- five weeks. I would still not look be seen in a widening of the time heated stock markets which con- far not yielded any breakthrough son has resulted in it being one of cent of the metal held is wait- at entering long positions unless spreads between spot and deferred tinue to be driven by the wall of and any expectations of Iranian oil the best performing commodities ing to be delivered which points we manage to climb back above crude. For example, the premium money being pumped out by sev- flooding the global market seems year-to-date and during the week towards continued demand. Hedge $1,272/oz and preferably $1,300/ of spot crude over the delivery eral central banks. very premature at this stage. it reached the highest level in two funds turned net-short in HG oz which is something i consider for April has moved from flat to The focus on improved eco- Soft commodities also received years. Copper as of November 12 and unlikely near-term as a correction a backwardation of $1.53/barrel in nomic data increased the uncer- a boost, especially Robusta cof- the technical break back above may not take it much higher than just two weeks while the oversup- tainty as to when the US Federal fee which jumped by more than COPPER ROUT HALTED $3.2/pound would have triggered $1,265/oz. ply of WTI Crude means that this Reserve eventually would begin six percent as adverse weather short-covering. WTI Crude oil futures for deliv- is trading at a contango of $-0.33/ to scaling back its stimulus meas- in Vietnam, the world’s largest The improved economic data Gold, which together with silver ery in January returned to win- barrel for the same period. ures. This, combined with the grower of this bean variety which in the US but also in Europe and has been one of the biggest casu- ning form after four consecutive Technically, WTI Crude is cur- continued rise in stocks and bond is primarily used in instant coffee, elsewhere helped stopped the alties of the changing macroeco- weeks of losses. Refinery demand rently stuck in a range between $ yields, put precious metals under has been hampering the ongoing recent rout in copper leading it nomic environment this year, ran for Crude oil has begun to pick 93/barrel and $ 96/barrel but the some continued selling pressure harvest. The price has been getting to the first weekly gain in four into some additional selling this up and rising prices for prod- continued pull from rising Brent with gold heading for its sharp- an extra boost from hedge funds weeks. Stockpiles of copper held week and in the process reached ucts should help maintaining this Crude prices and the improved est weekly drop in more than two covering a short position which at in and monitored by the two major the lowest level since early July demand. demand outlook may trigger a months. November 12 stood at an almost exchanges in London and Shanghai and is now just five percent away The rise, however, was outdone move higher. Such a break could The energy sector was the best two year high. Sugar dropped for have been declining more or less from the low point at $1,180/oz by that of Brent crude which man- signal a move towards the first performing sector as demand for a fifth week in a row as the US non-stop since early September. which was reached on June 30. age to climb back above $110/bar- key Fibonacci level at $98.8/bar- gasoline and crude oil in the US Department of Agriculture saw According to Bloomberg cop- With momentum and the cur- rel en route to the October high rel being the 38.2 percent retrace- began showing signs of improving. record inventories during the per stocks in London Metal rent trend pointing towards lower at $112/barrel. The rally in Brent ment of the August to November This helped WTI crude to recover 2013/14 season. Cocoa has got the Exchange warehouses are down prices hedge funds and investors crude let to a further breakdown sell-off. THE PENINSULA MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2013 22 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MARKET

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Why hedge funds still manage to seduce

BY KATYA WACHTEL to generate big returns as the in the bad times, the investors, said Stephen Martiros, an inde- percent for the year so far. investors said this week that industry, which in 1990 consisted money managers and consultants pendent consultant to family Taback also said investors are they are wary of new alternative NEW YORK: Hedge fund of about 600 hedge funds, has bal- said. office and private investors, refer- happy to pay a premium for hedge mutual fund products, which offer investor Hugh Culverhouse Jr looned to almost 10,000. Hedge funds “offer really good ring to the 2008 financial crisis fund managers focused on more investors exposure to hedge fund says the $2.25 trillion industry “Most investors are not going diversification with low volatil- and the early 2000s recession. obscure corners of the financial strategies with lower fees and was an easier place for wealthy to create alpha. It’s a zero sum,” ity,” letting investors get access “People still believe there’s a market, such as loan origination daily liquidity. A number of asset individuals to make money a said billionaire Ray Dalio, the to a market niche or use a strat- lot of systemic risk globally,” he or structured credit, or that use management firms, including decade ago. founder of $120bn Bridgewater egy they cannot do on their own, said, adding that they think hedge a strategy like activism. Blackstone, have launched these Funds were smaller, returns Associates, one of the world’s larg- said Adam Taback, president of funds perform better in choppy or “Our view is that you use a products, which are advised by a were higher and managers did est and best-known hedge funds, alternative strategies for Wells down markets. hedge fund with all it’s bag- number of underlying hedge funds. more to cultivate the support of at a conference in Manhattan in Fargo Private Bank, which man- One high-net-worth investor gage — inferior liquidity, gener- No hedge fund manager can those well-heeled individuals and November. ages $170bn. in several brand-name hedge ally higher fees, frequently less form “a new fund with favora- families because large institu- Investors, money managers That may be why record inflows funds, including Third Point and tax efficient — only if there is a ble fees, liquidity or other terms tions like pension funds had yet and consultants who spoke with persist despite average returns Greenlight Capital, said he is con- compelling investment thesis that without disadvantaging its exist- to embrace the industry. Reuters said very few hedge funds of about 7.7 percent through tent to see slightly lower average cannot be properly executed oth- ing investors or cannibalizing “It was so simple (for manag- still produce the type of returns October, trailing the Standard gains to avoid the “magnitude of erwise,” said Todd Petzel, chief its existing fund,” said Michael ers) to leverage up and make a that justify their hefty manage- & Poor’s 500’s 19 percent rise at downside of what an unlevered investment officer of Offit Capital Weinberg, a family office chief fortune,” said Culverhouse Jr, ment and performance fees, typi- that point. It’s the third year in a S&P index could do.” Management. “There are some of investment officer and a professor 64, a Miami-based trial attor- cally two percent and 20 percent, row that the industry has failed “Hedge funds may lag the mar- those certainly but the vast major- at Columbia University’s business ney whose father owned the respectively. to keep pace with the US stock ket this year, but they are still ity of funds out there fail our test.” school. “They must, therefore, National Football League team, Between 1990 and 2000, annual market. profitable,” he said, noting that Culverhouse Jr, the Miami- create a second-quality fund with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, from average hedge fund returns reg- Yet the industry experienced its they are generally avoiding draw- based investor, likes a small fund no alpha short book and beta 1976 until the early 1990s. Shortly ularly surpassed the 20 percent highest inflows in more than two downs to keep compounding his based in New York that invests in shorts or hedges.” after his father’s death in 1994, range and never recorded nega- years in the third quarter, with returns. healthcare companies. He said these lower-cost hedge Culverhouse Jr sold the team. tive performance, according to investors sending over $23bn Wells Fargo’s Taback said there The high-net-worth investor fund-like strategies are a “brilliant Though he has money with industry tracker HFR. of net new capital to managers has been some “disappointment with Third Point and Greenlight concept, but sadly a second-rate Daniel Loeb’s $13bn Third Point Since 2000, the industry has during that period, according to in the amount of upside capture” has money with mortgage spe- product.” But Josh Brown, CEO LLC, Culverhouse said he favours registered three negative years HFR, a research firm. hedge funds have achieved this cialist Metacapital Management. of Ritholtz Wealth Management, smaller, more nimble hedge funds and average returns have declined. “It’s easy to look at hedge funds year, but investors don’t think His managers “justify their fees said even though these vehicles that have more flexibility to But money has continued to flood in a straight-up environment and of them as straight equity sub- because they’re doing something “may not always measure up to trade and capitalise on different the industry because investors say, “Who in their right mind stitutes and won’t flee en masse extra and special that an indi- the best and brightest, let’s be markets. view them as a necessary, albeit would pay 2 and 20 and taxes?’ simply because the S&P 500 is vidual cannot do on their own,” honest: How many people can Even hedge fund manag- expensive, part of their portfolio But it was not that long ago, we putting up “spectacular returns.” he said. really allocate to Ray Dalio?” ers admit it’s become harder in good times, and even more so had two big, economic events,” The S&P 500 has climbed 26.6 Several money managers and REUTERS MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2013 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 23 NBA: James’ late jump shot lifts Heat over Magic Second Rose injury proves thorn in Chicago’s side Guardian Wealth Management officials are seen with Chris Myers, MIAMI: LeBron James drained General Manager, Doha Golf Club, in Doha. a jump shot 15.1 seconds left yes- terday to seal a 101-99 victory Dallas over Orlando for NBA champi- Mavericks’ ons Miami, who rallied from a power for- 16-point second-half deficit. 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Andy dropped a decision to Boston on Nuggets Golf Club (DGC), by signing up Gray and Richard Keys from Al November 9. won for a fifth consecutive year and Jazeera Sports will be hosting an Power forward Glen Davis 102-100. adding to the format of previous event with us early next year and returned for the Magic and had years, it was announced here. you may well see a few familiar 20 points in his season debut. Chris Myers, General Manager faces from football’s yesteryear Davis hadn’t played since of DGC, said: “It’s great to have joining us on our corporate slots breaking a bone in his left foot companies like Guardian Wealth on a Thursday afternoon on the on January 30. He needed two surgeries to repair the injury. the loose ball but was off target yesterday. Tests confirmed the on board, who consistently Academy course,” said Russell. 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David Russell, CEO of GWM players from each club competing Houston 112 Minnesota 101 when James came through with Bulls guard Derrick Rose faces “Subsequent examinations Qatar said he was delighted to against each other.” Charlotte 96 Milwaukee 72 his decisive jumper over Aaron another indefinite spell on the and an MRI confirmed a medial have his company associated with Those interested in taking part San Antonio 126 Cleveland 96 Afflalo. sidelines as he needs to undergo meniscus tear to his right knee, such a wonderful establishment. in any of our events should email Afflalo had a chance to tie surgery for a torn knee ligament which will require surgery,” the “As part of our new agree- [email protected], the press Denver 102 Dallas 100 it, but Bosh blocked the shot. in his right leg, the National Bulls (6-5) said in a statement on ment, GWM will also be host- realese added. Portland 113 Golden State 101 Orlando’s Victor Oladipo grabbed Basketball Association team said their website. AGENCIES ing four charity events at the THE PENINSULA Maple Leafs hold on World Breeding Federation of Sport Horses award three best breeders to beat Capitals 2-1

TORONTO : James Reimer just again as the Maple Leafs (14-8-1) kept focusing on the next shot - were outshot 50-28 while earning even after he gave up the tying their third victory in four games. goal late in the third period. James van Riemsdyk also scored Maple Leafs goalie ended up in the shootout for Toronto. Being making 49 saves and Joffrey Lupul outshot and winning has become a scored the winner in the shootout familiar to the Leafs, but this one to lift Toronto to a 2-1 win over was about quality over quantity as the Washington Capitals . far as what Reimer faced. “ You can’t focus on the bad “Honestly it was more of them things or the negative things,” just throwing pucks at the net Reimer said. “All you can do is from everywhere,” said Reimer, make that next save.” who also stopped three of four in Reimer did that again and the shootout. “Our team did a great job of NHL Results keeping the shots to the outside, Boston 3 Carolina 2 and I just tried my best to control Minnesota 3 Winnipeg 2 them. When I left some out there, Toronto 2 Washington 1 obviously they were there to back me up.” Leafs coach Randy Montreal 3 Pittsburgh 2 Carlyle pointed to back-to-back Ottawa 4 Detroit 2 Washington power plays in the Philadelphia 5 NY Islanders 2 second period as the time the St Louis 6 Dallas 1 shot differential became so lop- NY Rangers 2 Nashville 0 sided, but even considering that Swiss fine watchmaking manufacturer Jaeger-LeCoultre awarded three prizes to celebrate the work of the three best horse breeders at a dinner Anaheim 4 Phoenix 2 his team was outshot 40-26 at organised by the World Breeding Federation of Sport Horses (WBFSH) in Doha on Friday night. The function was attended by WBFSH President, Chicago 2 Vancouver 1 even strength. The 50 shots were a season high for the Capitals (12- Princess Benedikte of Denmark, Hamad Al Attiyah, Chairman of Qatar Esquestrian Federation, as well as Gobal Champion Tour horse riders, includ- Colorado 1 Los Angeles 0 10-2), as well as a season-high ing Edwina Tops-Alexander, defending champion and friend of Jaeger-LeCoultre. This award follows the international competitions that took place San Jose 2 New Jersey 1 allowed by the Leafs. AGENCIES in the various countries of the horse breeders during the course of the year in three disciplines: dressage, jumping and eventing.

Don Averia wins Under-13 crown at Qatargas badminton Qatargas Badminton Championship Results Boys Doubles Under-19: Abdulkader Ahmed Yehya and Abdulkader Mohamed Yehya bt Alan Thomas Philip and Mathew Aruvikkal -21-7 , 21-12 Boys Singles U-19: Abdulkader Mohamed Yehya bt Abdulkader Ahmed Yehya 21-18, 21-10 Boys Doubles Under-16: Ajay Sathish Kumar Nair and Gilang Budi bt Aju Paul Sam and Ishal Baji 21-14, 21-11 Girls Singles Under-16: Aditi Anil bt Sree Bhrrgavi Bhaskar 16-21, 21-8, 21-17 Boys Singles Under-16: Abdulkader Mohamed Yehya beat Don Averia 21-5, 21-13 Girls Doubles Under-13: Sree Bhrrgavi Bhaskar + Thea Anil beat Aditi Anil and Shetty Rachana 21-17 , 21-12 Boys Doubles Under-13: Don Averia and Karthik Pramod Kumar bt Narayanan Anirudhs and John Thomas Steve 21-12 , 21-23 , 21-13 Girls Singles Under -13: AditiAnil bt Cheong Zhi- 21-13 , 21-13 Boys Singles Under-13: Don Averia bt Karthik Pramod Kumar 21-3, 21-6 Boys Doubles Under-10: Wijaya Muhamad Gayuh and Siddhesh Gopal bt Aarav Bedi and Nishanth Shenai 21-6, 21-7 Boys Singles Under-10: Wijaya Muhamad Gayuh bt Siddhesh Gopal 21-8, 21-13 Seniors Men’s Doubles (Veterans Above 45): Mohan Peramana and Zakariya MP bt Ko George and Pavan Kumar Men’s Doubles (Above 35): PavanKumar and Pramod Kumar bt Jubin and Mahmud Men’s Doubles (Level B): Jayalath Dinesh and Shakir M Mohamed bt Austin and Seneviratne Christopher De T 21-18, 17-21, 23-21 Men’s Singles (Level B): Sukardi Akhmad Sutrisno bt Murih Widjayanto 21-18, 21-13 Mix Doubles (XD): Arun Vijayakumar and Suja Pramod bt GirishKurup and Ma Isabelle Villaran 21-17, 21-18 Women’s Doubles (WD): Ma Isabelle Villaran and Arokiasamy Rejinah bt Esther Choo Ching Yee and Krishna Pramod Kumar 21-13, 21-10 Men’s Doubles (MD): Balan Bidin and VineethNandan bt Arun Vijayakumar and Pramod Kumar The podium winners at the Qatargas Badminton Championship organised by Qatar Badminton Association (QBA) pose for a picture along with 21-19, 21-12 Mansour Rashid Al Naimi, Public Relations Manager at Qatargas, Hisham Al Gosaibi, President of QBA and Talal Al Mawlawi, Board Member of QBA Women’s Singles (WS): Ma.Isabelle Villaran bt Arokiasamy Rejinah- 21-8, 21-8 in Doha. Around 420 players participated in 25 events in the week-long event. Men’s Singles: Abdulkader Ahmed Yehya bt ArunVijayakumar 14-21 , 21-18, 21-18 MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2013 24 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT

Froch open Dominant Pacquiao beats to Groves rematch after controversial Rios in comeback fight victory MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM: World super- ‘Pac-Man’ wins unanimous decision to take WBO welterweight title middleweight champion Carl Froch said he would con- sider a rematch with George MACAU, CHINA: Filipino By the third round Pacquiao Groves after what the beaten boxing icon Manny Pacquiao was in complete control, rocking challenger called an “unjust” made a triumphant comeback Rios back time and again with stoppage in a dramatic all- to the ring yesterday with an big left hands followed by super- British bout in Manchester. overwhelming points victory sharp combinations. Groves, defying all predic- over Brandon Rios to win the During the sixth Pacquiao tions, sent Froch to the canvas World Boxing Organisation opened up a cut above the in the first round and appeared international welterweight American’s left eye as his oppo- to be well ahead on points championship. nent’s face began to puff up, when referee Howard Foster The three ringside judges showing the effects of Pac-Man’s stopped him on his feet in the scored the fight 120-108, 119-109 relentless accuracy. ninth round of a scheduled 12. and 118-110 as Pacquiao handed It seemed only a matter of time As a result, Froch retained out a lesson in clinical boxing to before Pacquiao would stop his his International Boxing his less-experienced American man but, perhaps wary of walking Federation (IBF) and World opponent before a sold-out 13,200 onto a knockout punch as he had Boxing Association (WBA) audience packed with Filipinos at in his previous fight, he chose to titles. Macau’s Cotai Arena. pick off his opponent from arm’s Foster’s controversial deci- The Filipino great, who had length in a masterly performance. sion was met by boos from the lost his last two fights, took the “Manny fought a perfect fight,” crowd and afterwards Groves 12-round contest to Rios from the said his trainer Freddie Roach insisted he was fit to carry on. first bell, connecting with light- afterwards. “The body shots killed “I feel it was an unjust ning combinations to the body him. stoppage,” the 25-year-old and head behind a stinging left- “Manny let him off the hook. I Londoner told a news confer- hand lead. wanted the knockout. It was there ence yesterday. “I don’t think Rios was on the canvas fol- for him. But I’m very happy with it should have been a stop- lowing a body shot in the first his performance.” page. The shots weren’t land- round, but the referee ruled no Roach had said a week ago that ing clean. knockdown because the former he would tell his charge to retire “He (Froch) rushed and may lightweight world champion had should he lose to Rios. have knocked me off balance. slipped. There will be no thoughts of But I wasn’t as hurt as he was Rios proved durable, tak- that now as Pacquiao showed in many of the rounds. ing blow after blow that might all his blistering speed, skill and “It’s a bitter pill to swallow. have finished off many boxers as agility had returned after almost Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines (right) competes against Brandon Rios of the US during a welterweight This is boxing and Carl Froch Pacquiao gave him an all-over a year off and an intense eight- boxing bout in Macau, yesterday. was in trouble from the first body workout and a boxing les- week training camp in the lead- round,” Groves added. son in the American’s debut at up to the fight. “In the ninth round he was welterweight. “I’m so happy,” added Pacquiao. fighter, he is a great person.” Dib was given a standing decided the brave Aussie had really emptying his tank but I Pacquiao, a congressman in the “Because my time is not over.” Roach said he would now like eight count in the sixth round taken too much punishment after was happy for him to do that Philippines, which was recently Rios paid tribute to his con- a rematch with Mexican arch- and thereafter took continual one minute and 10 seconds of the because he wasn’t landing clean ravaged by Super Typhoon queror. “It was his speed and his rival Juan Manuel Marquez, who punishment. ninth. shots. The ref made the wrong Haiyan, was understandably emo- awkwardness that beat me,” he knocked “Pac-Man” out in their He was nailed by a huge left Andy Ruiz, who tipped the decision and there’s no way it tional afterwards. told reporters afterwards. fourth meeting last December. hand from the classy Russian in scales at a whopping 258 pounds should have been stopped. My “This is not about my come- “I haven’t faced a southpaw for Earlier, Australian Billy Dib the eighth which staggered him (117 kilograms) at Saturday’s legs were under me. Of course back,” he said in the ring imme- a long time. He didn’t hurt me failed in his bid to regain the IBF backwards. weigh-in, retained his WBO I would have survived the next diately after the fight ended. once. He’s a great fighter and was world featherweight title when he A barrage of combinations fol- international belt by TKO when round. I would love a rematch “This is about my people’s too quick for me. But I’ll be back.” was stopped in the ninth round lowed. Although Dib made it to American opponent Tor Hamer and it’s down to his (Froch’s) comeback from a natural disaster Rios’s trainer Robert Garcia by undefeated Russian champion the end of the round it was soon failed to come out for the fourth pride.” AFP and a natural tragedy.” added: “He is not only a great Evgeny Gradovich. over when the referee finally round of their contest. AFP Azlan, Hadi seal titles at Losail

DOHA: Malaysia’s Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman claimed the SuperSports 600cc Asian tro- phy to bring back the crown to Malaysia after 12 long years in the 2013 PETRONAS Asia Road Racing Championship, held at Losail International Circuit. Hadi Wijaya (centre), winner After topping the qualifying of Race Two in the Underbone times, Azlan used his prime start- 115cc category, runner-up ing position to good effect as he Mohd Amirul Ariff Musa (left) charged to his first double win of and third-place Kazuki Masaki the season. on the podium at Losail In Race One, Azlan seized the International Circuit in Doha. lead at the first lap and stormed the finish line, leaving Zamri Baba, Broc Parkes, and Katsuaki Fujiwara fighting for second position. TOP: Qatar’s Ahmed Bassam The Malaysian rider com- Elbourdainy (back, centre), pleted the 15-lap race with a winner of the third stage in time of 32:20.579 seconds, 7.964 the Tour of Sharjah, runner-up seconds faster than second-placed intentions to win the second race. crew worked really hard to pro- place and this was when Broc Hannachi Abdelbasset (right) Fujiwara and third placed Zamri Parkes, in particular, was duce the best bike possible.” caught up. By right I should and compatriot third-place Baba. extremely strong in the final two Azlan added: “We got lucky have tone down the pace a notch Reguigui Youcef pose for a The second race of the cat- laps of the race and came close to in Race One because I was able because going any faster would picture with officials, yester- egory, was delayed due to a crash preventing Azlan from ending the to escape the tussle between be very risky but I was not about day. LEFT: Elbourdainy during by Md Farid Badrul Hisham season on a high note. However, Fujiwara, Zamri, Broc and to let another victory slip away. during the warm-up lap, which Azlan fought back and pipped the Yudhistira but Race Two was a Fortunately everything went the race. resulted the race being reduced to Australian rider to the finish line. bit more dramatic. My rivals were well,” he said. 13 laps. Behind the duelling leaders, so much faster and was a bit more With 12 consecutive podiums to After his win in Race One, Fujiwara muscled past Zamri aggressive than usual which is his name, Azlan etches his name Azlan only needed 0.5 points to Baba and finished third with a understandable because it is the as one of the SuperSports 600cc seal the championship and could time of 27:59.440s. final race of the season.” greats with 228 points. Fujiwara have taken it easy by just com- The newly-crowned cham- “I had to work really hard to came second and Zamri was third Qatar’s Elbourdainy pleting the race within the points. pion said: “This weekend was get ahead of them but towards with 194.5 points and 149.5 points Instead, Azlan still had extremely challenging and the the end I was sliding all over the respectively in the standings. Team MUSASHi Boon Siew Honda Racing made it a double tops stage in Sharjah celebration as they successfully defended the Team Award in SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates: Qatari rider Ahmed Winner of Race the SuperSports 600cc Bassam Elbourdainy yesterday won stage three of the Tour of category. Sharjah. One in the Elsewhere, Indonesia’s Hadi Elbourdainy, held on to edge Hannachi Abdelbasset and his com- SuperSports Wijaya claimed an historic patriot Reguigui Youcef, who finished in second and third places 600cc, Underbone 115cc title after respectively. Azlan Shah becoming the first rider to win The overall distance of the first stage was 70kms and 122 riders Kamaruzaman the Asian Underbone title three featured in the stage. (centre), runner- times. Elbourdainy clocked a time of 1 hour 23 minutes and 3 seconds, reach- up Katsuaki Needing only 20 more points ing a top speed of 44.65km/h, during yesterday’s race in the United Arab Fujiwara (left) to clinch the deal, the R9 Racing Emirates. The Qatari had finished in fifth spot in the first stage held on and third-place Team rider claimed the hon- Friday. Zamri Baba, ours when he came third for Sheikh Faisal bin Hameed Al Qassimi, President of the Arab Cycling celebrate their Race One. He timed 19’15.910 Federation, Dr Wajih Azzam, Vice-President UCI, and Ahmed Al finishes on the seconds behind winner, Mohd Fardan, Secretary-General of the Council of Sharjah Stadium, were podium. Affendi Rosli (Harian Metro present to hand over the jerseys to the players. Y-TEQ SCK Honda Racing), who Magid Al Naimi, Secretary General, Qatar Cycling Federation (QCF) clocked 19’15.810 while Thailand’s was also present. Vorapong Malahuan finished sec- A total of 23 teams are taking part in the race, which began on ond. THE PENINSULA Friday. The Tour of Sharjah ends today. THE PENINSULA MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2013 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 25 All Blacks Vettel ends season make history in cruel German Formula One on record high driver Sebastian Vettel fashion celebrates his victory in the Brazil F-1 GP at the Interlagos racetrack against Irish German clinches ninth consecutive win in Sao Paulo, Brazil, DUBLIN: World Champions yesterday. New Zealand became the first SAO PAULO: A relentless extremely proud and a big thanks their best, but failed to snatch team in the professional era to Sebastian Vettel completed the to the team and a big thanks to second place in the champion- win all their Test matches in a 2013 Formula One season on a Renault as well. ship from Mercedes. Alonso had calendar year as Aaron Cruden record-breaking high yesterday “And thanks, too, to Mark... We already claimed second in the converted with the last kick of when he led Mark Webber home didn’t have the best of relation- drivers’ title race behind Vettel. the game to beat Ireland 24-22 in a commanding Red Bull one- ships, but we have always had a “It was a difficult race for eve- in a pulsating encounter at two at a dramatic and emotional lot of respect for each other and ryone,” said Alonso. “The rain did Lansdowne Road yesterday. Brazilian Grand Prix. we have been a very successful not come and we would have been The Irish had stormed into a For the 26-year-old German, it pairing for the team.” more competitive in the wet. It 22-7 half-time lead but they failed was his ninth successive victory Webber defied his emotions seemed like it was going to rain at to score a point in the second-half since the Hungarian Grand Prix with a show of mature dignity in any time, but it didn’t and it was Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix Results and a missed penalty by Johnny at the end of July, his 13th of the the closing laps. a shame for us. SAO PAULO, Brazil: Results of the season-closing Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at Interlagos Sexton four minutes from time season and the 39th of his career. “Your last lap, enjoy it,” said “But to finish on the podium in Sao Paulo yesterday: cost them their first ever victory This meant he extended his Red Bull team chief Christian means we finish the season on a over the All Blacks. 1. Sebastian Vettel (GER/Red Bull) 1hr 32min 36.300sec, 2. Mark Webber (AUS/Red Bull) at own record of consecutive wins Horner as the race ended. Webber high. Next year we look forwards.” It was the fifth time the Irish 10.452, 3. Fernando Alonso (ESP/Ferrari) 18.913, 4. Jenson Button (GBR/McLaren) 37.360, 5. in a season, equalled Italian did and then, after reeling off the Jenson Button, making a British had conceded a half-time lead to Nico Rosberg (GER/Mercedes) 39.048, 6. Sergio Perez (MEX/McLaren) 44.051, 7. Felipe Massa Alberto Ascari’s historic record fastest lap, took off his helmet and record 247th start, finished fourth their opponents and leaves them (BRA/Ferrari) 49.110, 8. Nico Hülkenberg (GER/Sauber) 1:04.252, 9. Lewis Hamilton (GBR/ of nine straight wins from 1952- visor to soak up the atmosphere for McLaren ahead of Nico with just a draw and 27 defeats Mercedes) 1:12.903, 10. Daniel Ricciardo (AUS/Toro Rosso) 1 lap, 11. Paul di Resta (GBR/Force 1953 and also equalled Michael on his slowing down lap. Rosberg of Mercedes, Sergio Perez in their head to head meetings, India) 1 lap, 12. Esteban Gutierrez (MEX/Sauber) 1 lap, 13. Adrian Sutil (GER/Force India) 1 lap, Schumacher’s total for one season, “It was a good finish to my in the second McLaren and Felipe while the All Blacks finish with 14 14. Heikki Kovalainen (FIN/Lotus) 1 lap, 15. Jean-Eric Vergne (FRA/Toro Rosso) 1 lap, 16. Pastor set with Ferrari in 2004. career,” he said, as a familiar Massa, who marked his final race Maldonado (VEN/Williams) 1 lap, 17. Jules Bianchi (FRA/Marussia) 2 laps, 18. Giedo van der wins from 14 Tests in 2013. Many fans may have hoped that bedlam of joy descended on the with Ferrari by finishing seventh Garde (NED/Caterham) 2 laps, 19. Max Chilton (GBR/Marussia) 2 laps Man-of-the-match Sean four-time champion Vettel would Interlagos circuit and pit lane. in front of his home fans. O’Brien said Ireland had been slow down and allow Webber, 37, “I want to thank Seb, Fernando, Alonso added: “It’s a shame, and Overall standings taught a harsh lesson. to finish his career with a 10th Lewis and all the guys who have sad, that Felipe had a drive-through Drivers “We’re very disappointed to victory, but instead he maintained been in the racing window with penalty because a podium was close start off the way we did (and his brilliant unbeaten run to come me for the last few years. for him today. When I saw he was 1. Sebastian Vettel (GER) 397.0pts, 2. Fernando Alonso (ESP) 242.0, 3. Mark Webber (AUS) 199.0, not win) but obviously it was not home 10.452 seconds clear of his “I want to thank everyone in in fourth place, I though it would be 4. Lewis Hamilton (GBR) 189.0, 5. Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) 183.0, 6. Nico Rosberg (GER) 171.0, 7. enough in the end,” he said. Australian team-mate. Australia and I want to thank a good celebration for him. Romain Grosjean (FRA) 132.0, 8. Felipe Massa (BRA) 112.0, 9. Jenson Button (GBR) 73.0, 10. “We’ve got to learn from this “I am actually quite sad the everyone who has helped me - “It’s sad, but for the last four Nico Hülkenberg (GER) 51.0, 11. Sergio Perez (MEX) 49.0, 12. Paul di Resta (GBR) 48.0, 13. Adrian and put these types of games season is coming to an end,” said they know who they are.” years he’s been an amazing team- Sutil (GER) 29.0, 14. Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) 20.0, 15. Jean-Eric Vergne (FRA) 13.0, 16. Esteban away. I don’t want to be too nega- the remarkable Vettel. “The car It was Webber’s 42nd podium mate with amazing skills and Gutierrez (MEX) 6.0, 17. Valtteri Bottas (FIN) 4.0, 18. Pastor Maldonado (VEN) 1.0 tive but that is the blunt truth.” has been phenomenal and has finish and came in his 215th and we’ve had a friendly relationship. Constructors The Irish early fire was been getting better in every race. final race.Two-time champion Next year we will see him in the rewarded in the fifth minute as, “It was very difficult at the Fernando Alonso took third for paddock in different colours.” 1. Red Bull 596.0pts, 2. Mercedes 360.0, 3. Ferrari 354.0, 4. Lotus 315.0, 5. McLaren 122.0, having driven deep into All Black end today with the rain, but I am Ferrari as the Italian team did AFP 6. Force India 77.0, 7. Sauber 57.0, 8. Toro Rosso 33.0, 9. Williams 5.0 territory, Conor Murray went over and following a video review the try was awarded for his sec- ond Test score in his 22nd appear- ance, although it appeared he may Basketball: Al Arabi, Al Rayyan win have dropped the ball. Doha to host Touch Sexton converted to take him over the 300-point mark with 301. Incredibly, the Irish were over again for a second try in the 11th Rugby next month minute as Rory Best scored the sixth of his 70-Test career. DOHA: Qatar Touch Rugby’s Egypt, India, Lebanon and Sri Sexton converted to unbeliev- Donz 7’s Tournament will be Lank ready to compete for the ably give the hosts a 14-0 lead. held in the first weekend of biggest Touch Rugby event in The Irish were rampant and December this year, it was Doha. had a third try in the 19th minute announced here yesterday. Qatar Touch Rugby and the as Rob Kearney, who had been a Started in 2008, the tour- Donz 7’s provide teams and spec- doubt through the week with a rib nament is hosted each year tators with a wonderful display of injury, ran it back from inside his in December, and has been cultural diversity that lives within 22 after Israel Dagg spilled the the premier event for Touch the sport of Touch Football. ball into his hands. Football in Qatar and the Gulf The event has attracted Sexton’s conversion hit the post Region. coaches and players who have to leave Ireland leading 19-0 and The event is used to show- represented and achieved at the bringing back memories of the case Touch Rugby to the nation highest levels of the sport. last Test under Warren Gatland’s across Open divisions, allowing Qatar Touch Rugby & Donz reign in 2001 when they led 21-7 the Qatar’s best Touch football- 7’s Participation Manager, Hans at the break only to lose. ers a chance to compete with and Thomaz said that he is looking Finally this appeared to spark against each other. forward to the event. the flat All Blacks into putting The competition sees teams “It brings to life a touch rugby together some fluent running split up into groups and divisions fiesta which emanates a flam- rugby, which produced a try. to create an even playing field boyant display of sportsman- Cruden spotted a huge gap across the tournament. ship. We are also very honored behind the Irish defence, The event aims to bring a vari- to have wonderful sponsors such chipped through and the pro- ety of individuals from culturally as Nasser Yacoub Laram and lific Julian Savea, who was diverse backgrounds together Nathan Findlay who have made unmarked on the wing, ran to engage in the sport of Touch this event possible once again. onto the ball to touch down in Rugby in a fun and relaxed We thank our supporters who the 26th minute. environment. believe this day will be a huge Cruden converted for 19-7. The competition is open to any success and we look forward to Action from the Qatar Basketball League (QBL) match between Al Arabi and Al Sadd at Al Rayyan Stadium The Irish, though, were not male resident living in Qatar. seeing it grow into the future,” yesterday. Al Arabi won 91-82. RIGHT: Action from Al Wakra and Al Rayyan match. Al Rayyan won 85-70. deflated by that in the least and This year we have players from said Thomaz. PICTURES BY: ABDUL BASIT stormed back deep into All Black Africa, Afghanistan, Australia, THE PENINSULA territory. AFP GCC Volleyball: Qatar begin campaign on a winning note

DOHA: Hosts Qatar defeated Oman in straight sets to begin their campaign in the 9th GCC Men’s Volleyball championship on a winning note. At Al Arabi Stadium yesterday, Qatar won 25-20, 25-23, 25-21. For the hosts, Ibrahim and Abubahr were outstanding. The hosts, however, suffered a jolt in the second set when spiker Milos had to be benched on account of an injury. But the Igor Arbutina coached side who were down 3-7 at one stage of the second set rallied to win the sec- ond and the third set after having easily pocked the first one. In the other match yesterday, title contendor Bahrain defeated Saudi Arabia by an identical 3-0 margin (25-17, 25-23, 25-16) to register their second successive in the championship.On Sunday, Bahrain had defeated Oman. There are no matches today in the five-team tournament played on a round-robin league which will end on November 29. Tomorrow, Kuwait take on Qatar’s John spikes past the defensive block of Omani players during their GCC Men’s Volleyball match at Al Arabi Indoor Stadium in Doha yesterday. Qatar won 3-0 (25-20, 25-23, 25-21). Bahrain at 5.30pm and hosts RIGHT: Action from the match between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Bahrain won 3-0 (25-17, 25-23, 25-16). There are no matches today in the five-team tournament played on a round-robin Qatar meet Saudi Arabia at league which will end on November 29. Tomorrow, Kuwait take on Bahrain at 5.30pm and hosts Qatar meet Saudi Arabia at 7.30pm. PICTURES BY: SALIM MATRAMKOT 7.30pm. THE PENINSULA MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2013 26 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Al Sadd beat Al Arabi; Al Ahli stun Lekhwiya QSL: Eljaish edge Al Sailiyah 1-0 to maintain top spot

DOHA: Defending champions Action from Lekhwiya Al Sadd moved up to second spot in the points standings and Al Ahli dur- ing the Qatar Stars after beating Al Arabi 2-0 in Jason Day (left) and Adam Scott of Australia pose with the trophy after League (QSL) match the Qatar Stars League (QSL) winning the team event of the Golf World Cup tournament played at at Lekhwiya Stadium yesterday. the Royal Melbourne course in Melbourne, yesterday. Elsewhere yesterday, league yesterday. leaders Eljaish maintained top spot after edging Al Sailiyah PICTURES BY: MOHAMMED 1-0. OBAIDALY In other results yesterday, two-time champions Lekhwiya Day wins World suffered their third defeat of the campaign after losing 1-0 at home to Al Ahli. In the fourth match of the day, Al Rayyan and Qatar SC shared Cup; Australia the spoils in a 0-0 draw. Al Sadd started the match brightly and took the lead in only the third minute when Nadir Belhaji gave the hosts the advan- take team title tage through a wonderful long range strike. QSL Standings QFA President MELBOURNE: Jason Day helped end a 24-year winless drought The full-back capitalised P W D L G/F G/A Pts for Australia at the World Cup yesterday and took the event’s indi- on a counter-attack after just vidual honour in an emotional double-triumph after losing eight Eljaish 9 6 3 0 12 5 21 to attend AFC moments earlier, the visitors relatives to Typhoon Haiyan. nearly went ahead in the match, Al Sadd 9 5 3 1 15 7 18 Annual Awards He combined with reigning US Masters champion Adam Scott in The Al Sadd defence quickly Al Sailiyah 9 4 4 1 16 10 16 storming to “team” victory by a massive 10 shots over the United States, cleared the danger and following Lekhwiya 9 4 2 3 18 11 14 claiming an Australian success for the first time since Wayne Grady some quick passes, the Algerian Al Gharafa 9 3 5 1 17 10 14 DOHA: Sheikh Hamad bin and Peter Fowler captured the title in 1989 in Spain. picked up the ball to race ahead three minutes from time, when AlWakra 9 3 5 1 15 13 14 Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, The Filipino-Australian also won the individual honour along with a on the left hand side and unleash he hit his shot high above the President of the Qatar Football $1.2m first prize cheque in posting a final round 70 to defeat Denmark’s Qatar 9 3 3 3 9 12 12 an unstoppable shot that went in net. Association (QFA), has left Thomas Bjorn by two shots with a 10-under par tally. off the post. His miss proved to be costly as Al Kharaitiyat 9 3 2 4 13 12 11 Doha to attend the AFC Annual The 27-year-old started the final round one shot ahead of Bjorn and Former Real Madrid legend Saleh Al Yazidi doubled Al Sadd’s Al Ahli 9 3 2 4 12 14 11 Awards 2013. despite a bogey at the first, he was never behind after holing a 95-yard and Al Sadd captain Raul had a lead in the 90th minute. Al Arabi 9 2 3 4 13 13 9 The QFA President was accom- wedge shot for eagle at the par four, sixth hole. goal ruled out for offside in the Coached by Hussein Amute, Al Al Rayyan 9 2 2 5 14 21 8 panied by Saoud Al Mohannadi, It was Day’s first victory on home soil since turning professional in 50th minute, in what was a good Sadd could have been 3-0 up, but Al Khor 9 0 7 2 8 13 7 the Secretary General at the 2006 and it came just days after learning his grandmother, uncle and decision by the referee. Ali Asad missed a penalty in the Muaither 9 2 1 6 10 22 7 Qatar Football Association. six cousins were among thousands killed by Typhoon Haiyan which Al Arabi’s Sayyed Mohamed dying moments of the match. The Qatari duo will join mem- struck the Philippines on November 8. Umm Salal 9 0 4 5 12 21 4 Adnan missed a glorious chance THE PENINSULA bers of other affiliated associa- “It feels great to win in Australia for a first time but then I really tions for the event set to take don’t know what to think about right now,” said Day, whose Filippino- place tomorrow at the Mandarin born mother Dening and sisters broke into tears in witnessing his Mihajlovic Oriental, Kuala Lumpur. triumph. Ronaldo hurt as Earlier this year, AFC “All the hard work and dedication I have put into my game, especially denied winning announced the list of nominees over the last five to 10 years when I have really taken it seriously, is for the 2013 AFC Player of the paying off. start; Juventus Year award on Friday. “It has taken me a while to get my second wind and it just seems Real, Atletico cruise Iran and Esteghlal ace Javad fitting to have Scotty by my side and for the two of us to share victory Nekonam, AFC Champions in the World Cup down here in Melbourne. go top in Italy BARCELONA: Cristiano League winners Guangzhou “Even though it was very difficult conditions again today out there, Ronaldo fired Real Madrid Evergrande captain Zheng Zhi it was a lot of fun, and today I learnt a lot about myself and I am just ROME: Sinisa Mihajlovic ahead before going off injured (China) and Ha Dae Sung (Korea really excited for next week to get started, as well.” was denied a winning start as they cruised to a 5-0 win at Republic; FC Seoul) are in con- Scott commenced his round in brilliant fashion, holing a 120-yard as Sampdoria coach when his Almeria to remain six points tention for the top AFC Player wedge shot for eagle at the first and birding his next two holes to con- 10-man side conceded a goal adrift of leaders Barcelona who of the Year accolade. tinue his scintillating form having won the the Australian PGA and with the last kick of the game to defeated Granada 4-0 earlier on Guangzhou Evergrande’s Australian Masters already this month. draw 1-1 with Lazio in a scrappy Saturday. Brazilian import Luiz Guilherme Both Day and Scott now head to Sydney for Thursday’s Australian but dramatic Serie A match Atletico Madrid then played Da Conceicao (Muriqui), who won Open where Scott will be looking to become only the second player yesterday. their part in a day of big wins for the AFC Champions League’s in the history of Australian golf to win the “Australian Grand Slam” Defending champions Juventus the teams at the top of the table Most Valuable Player and Top -- winning all three main Australian events in the same year. went top, at least until AS Roma when Raul Garcia and David Villa Goalscorer awards, will be “I now have to get myself ready for the Australian Open and it’s host Cagliari today, by winning scored two goals apiece to help vying with his team-mate Dario something that means so much to all the Australian golfers, and at a 2-0 at Livorno with goals from Atletico Madrid retain a strong Leonardo Conca (Argentina) and great venue like Royal Sydney,” he said. Fernando Llorente and Carlos hold on second spot with a 7-0 win FC Seoul’s Motenegro ace Dejan “I am looking forward to the challenge and obviously Jason is play- Tevez while Udinese slowed over 10-man Getafe. Damjanovic for the AFC Foreign ing great, while there is a host of other players who would badly love Fiorentina’s progress with a 1-0 Ronaldo struck after three Player of the Year award. to win this coming week. win. minutes but the game was still in Yuto Nagatomo (Japan; Inter “So I am going to have my work cut out.” Juventus lead after 13 games the balance when he limped off Milan), Son Heung-min (Korea Despite Scott’s third place individual finish, he will remain in second with 34 points, two more than early in the second half. Republic; Bayer Leverkusen) and place on the World Rankings behind 14-time Major winning Tiger Roma, with Napoli third on 28. Karim Benzema settled Real’s Keisuke Honda (Japan; CSKA Woods. AFP The famously volatile nerves by curling home the sec- Moscow) are in the fray for the Mihajlovic took charge of his first ond on 61 minutes before Gareth Asian International Player of the Sampdoria match five days after Bale, Isco and Alvaro Morata con- Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo Year honour. Dane Madsen quitting his previous job with signed Almeria to a resounding (left) walks off the field after being THE PENINSULA Serbia, where he had been at the defeat. replaced during their Spanish La gets first helm for 18 months. The main concern was the Liga match against Almeria at AFC Player of the He returned to coaching in extent of the leg strain for Juegos Mediterraneos Stadium European Tour Italy almost exactly two years Ronaldo, who has bagged 14 goals in Almeria, on Saturday. after leaving Fiorentina amid in seven games including four for Year 2013 protests by the club’s sup- Portugal in their triumphant two- Ha Dae Sung (Korea Republic and FC Seoul) victory in porters which included ethnic legged World Cup playoff win over system that has brought them Javad Nekonam (Iran and Esteghlal) taunts. Sweden. success in recent games, but Zheng Zhi (China and Guangzhou Evergrande) South Africa On a soggy pitch, lowly “I don’t think it is important,” Real’s quality in attack proved Sampdoria had Nenad Krsticic Real coach Carlo Ancelotti told a too much. Asian International JOHANNESBURG: sent off 18 seconds into the second news conference. The home side were danger- Denmark’s Morten Orum half for a nasty lunge at Cristian “He had a problem with his ous with Suso curling a shot just Player of the Year 2013 Madsen claimed his first Ledesman but Lazio, without an thigh but I don’t think it will be round the post while Benzema Keisuke Honda (Japan; CSKA Moscow) European Tour victory with English golfer Luke Donald holds away win all season, failed to take anything as there was no pain. He headed wide at the other end Son Heung-Min a two-shot win at the South the trophy after winning the advantage. will be back soon.” before a fine run from Ronaldo (Korea Republic; Bayer Leverkusen) African Open Championship on Dunlop Phoenix title in Miyazaki, Roberto Soriano scrambled Barcelona have 40 points from ended with his shot being saved the outskirts of Johannesburg Yuto Nagatomo (Japan; Inter Milan) Japan’s southern island of home the ball for the hosts in 14 games and a three-point lead by Esteban Suarez. yesterday. Kyushu, yesterday. Donald won the 67th minute and they were over Atletico Madrid, with city Following the restart, Ronaldo AFC Foreign Player of Madsen had looked an unlikely the four-day tournament with a on the point of celebrating only rivals Real a further three points went off holding his leg after bat- winner earlier in the day but total of 14-under-par 270. their third win of the season when adrift. tling for the ball with Alex Vidal. the Year 2013 Hennie Otto and Charl Schwartzel Lorik Cana broke clear. Real pressed Almeria in a The game had turned scrappy both squandered three-shot leads The Albanian cut inside a storming start and it did not take but Benzema produced a fine goal Dario Leonardo Conca (Guangzhou to gift him the title. LPGA Titleholders Scores defender and planted his shot long for them to go in front as and from there Almeria’s heads Evergrande; Argentina) He carded a bogey-free five- NAPLES, United States: Leading third-round firmly past Angelo da Costa, Isco sent Ronaldo through with dropped. Bale robbed Sebastian under-par 67 in his fourth round Dejan Damjanovic (FC Seoul; Montenegro) scores yesterday in the LPGA Titleholders denying Sampdoria their third a searching ball from the right. Dubarbier to get on the scoresheet for a total of 269, two shots ahead (USA unless noted, par-72): win of the season. Almeria set out to defend before Isco and Morata completed Luiz Guilherme Da Conceicao Silva of South Africans Jbe Kruger and (Guangzhou Evergrande; Brazil) 205 Natalie Gulbis 70-70-65, Gerina Piller Llorente fired Juventus in front deeply with five at the back, a the rout. REUTERS Otto. 71-67-67, Pornanong Phatlum (THA) at Livorno with a superb volley The 25-year-old beat his previ- 70-68-67 in the 63rd minute and then laid ous best finish of second at the 207 Stacy Lewis 71-73-63, Feng off the ball for former Manchester QSL Results Madeira Open in May. Shanshan (CHN) 66-74-67, Lexi City and United forward Tevez to “It’s been an amazing day, it Played Yesterday Your TV guide for Thompson 66-74-67, Sandra Gal rifle home 12 minutes later. hasn’t sunk in. Coming down here Al Rayyan 0 Qatar SC 0 (GER) 64-69-74 Fiorentina stayed fifth with 24 I didn’t expect to win,” Madsen live matches today 208 Michelle Wie 72-70-66 points when Thomas Heurtaux Lekhwiya 0 Al Ahli 1 said. “Schwartzel looked like he scored to give Udinese a Al Sadd 2 Al Arabi 0 was just going to go off... I was 209 Azahara Munoz (ESP) 72-68-69, Event Competition Time Channel Park In-Bee (KOR) 68-72-69, Cristie 1-0 win. Eljaish 1 Al Sailiyah 0 just trying to hang on and see if Omar El Kaddouri scored West Brom vs Aston Villa Barclays Premier League 22:00 HD6 I could stay within two or three Kerr 69-69-71, Yoo Sun-Young (KOR) Played Saturday 68-68-73 twice to give Torino a 4-1 win Roma vs Cagliari Serie A 22:45 HD3 shots. Unfortunately for him he over struggling Catania and Al Gharafa 6 Umm Salal 2 struggled on a couple of holes and 210 Amy Yang (KOR) 73-68-69, Ryu Malaga vs Athletic La Liga 23:00 HD2 So-Yeon (KOR) 70-71-69, Jennifer Sassuolo continued to climb away Al Kharaitiyat 2 Muaither 1 got some bad breaks. Luckily for from trouble with a 2-0 win over Olhanense vs Academica Portuguese League 23:15 .TV me I was there to capitalise.” Johnson 71-69-70; 71-71-72, Anna Atalanta. REUTERS Al Khor 2 Al Wakra 2 REUTERS Nordqvist (SWE) 66-73-75 MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2013 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 27 Australia Simmons, Sammy guide keep same squad for Adelaide Test

Windies to thrilling victory BRISBANE, Australia: Australia will stick with a win- ning team after yesterday nam- The visitors successfully chase India’s score of 288, level ODI series ing an unchanged 12-man squad for the second Test in Adelaide, starting on December 5. NEW DELHI: Lendl Simmons visitors from early wickets. Both challenge in the third over. Sharma Coach Darren Lehmann said and Darren Sammy clinched batsmen shared 100-run stand for then got Samuels caught he left the way open to add extra a thrilling two-wicket win for the third wicket. behind to reduce the visitors players if required following West Indies against India in However, R Ashwin broke the to 23/2. Australia’s huge 381-run win over Darren Sammy of the second ODI and levelled the dangerous looking partnership by Virat Kohli missed out on a England in the first Ashes Test at the West Indies three-match series 1-1 at VDCA getting Bravo caught behind in hundred by just one run before the Gabba. strikes the ball stadium in Visakhapatnam the 23rd over at the score of 123. skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s The new drop-in wicket at during the yesterday. Three overs later, Ashwin fiery knock propelled India to a Adelaide Oval has proven difficult second ODI After being reduced to 188/5 struck again to dismiss Powell challenging total. for bowlers so far in this domes- match against in chase of 289 at one stage, West after his fighting knock, reduc- Electing to bowl, unsure of how tic Sheffield Shield season, and India at VDCA Indies, riding on brilliant half cen- ing West Indies to 147/4. the wicket would behave after two of biggest concern to Australia Stadium in turies from Simmons and Sammy, Earlier, Mohit Sharma days of incessant rains, the West will be managing their in-form Visakhapatnam, snatched victory from the hosts. scalped Marlon Samules while Indies kept India under pressure pace attack through the five-Test yesterday. While Simmons scored 62 off Bhuvneshwar Kumar sent back for most of the time but the hosts series. 74 balls, Sammy stayed unbeaten Johnson Charles (12) to give India scored 62 runs off the last five Overworking Mitchell Johnson, at 63. a good start after the hosts posted overs to steal the thunder from Peter Siddle and in particular Kieran Powell and Darren 288/7. the Caribbeans. the injury-prone Ryan Harris Bravo also chipped in with 59 and Kumar took a stunning Kohli showed calmness to is a danger for Australia given 50 respectively that rescued the return catch to end Charles’ soothe the nerves but only to the tight turnaround between fall victim to a rash pull as India Adelaide and the third Test in Scoreboard were in danger after losing two Perth, and the fact that their wickets for 15 runs in the batting fast bowling depth is already INDIA: WEST INDIES: power-play. stretched. Rohit Sharma c Sammy b Rampaul ...... 12 Jonathan Charles c & b Kumar ...... 12 But once again captain cool But Lehmann said for a side Shikhar Dhawan lbw b Permaul ...... 35 Kieran Powell st Dhoni b Ashwin ...... 59 Dhoni stood to the task with an that has only just broken a nine- Virat Kohli c Holder b Rampaul ...... 99 Marlon Samuels c Dhoni b M Sharma ...... 8 unbeaten 51, his 50th ODI half- match winless streak, winning Yuvraj Singh c Samuels b Sammy ...... 28 Darren Bravo c Dhoni b Ashwin ...... 50 century, to give India a decent every match is important. Suresh Raina c DJ Bravo b Rampaul ...... 23 Lendl Simmons lbw b Jadeja ...... 62 total to defend. “We said we would pick the best Mahendra Singh Dhoni (not out) ...... 51 Dwayne Bravo c Dhawan b Kumar ...... 18 Dhoni slammed three sixes side possible as long as everyone Ravindra Jadeja b Rampaul ...... 10 Darren Sammy (not out) ...... 63 and four boundaries in his 40-ball is 100 percent fit,” Lehmann said. Ravichandran Ashwin c Charles b Holder .... 19 Jason Holder c Dhoni b Mohammed Shami ... 7 knock in an entertaining 47-run “So if Ryan is 100 percent fit Bhuvneshwar Kumar (not out) ...... 1 S Narine c sub (AT Rayudu) b M Shami ...... 0 seventh wicket partnership with he’ll play. Extras (LB 1, W 9) ...... 10 Veerasammy Permaul (not out) ...... 0 R Ashwin. “Every Test is important at the Total (for 7 wkts in 50 overs) ...... 288 Extras (LB 7, W 3) ...... 10 Earlier, Sharma had a rare moment, obviously good result Fall of wickets: 1-21, 2-69, 3-138, 4-203, Total (for 8 wkts in 49.3 overs) ...... 289 off day at his mother’s home here but we’ll concentrate on 5-209, 6-240, 7-287 Fall of wickets: 1-14, 2-23, 3-123, 4-147, town when he was taken at sec- Adelaide. Bowling: Ravi Rampaul 10-0-60-4; Jason 5-185, 6-267, 7-285, 8-285 ond slip to bring an end to a “You pick the side that’s going Holder 10-0-63-1; Dwayne Bravo 8-0-54-0; Bowling: Bhuvneshwar Kumar 9-1-56-2; Mohit dream run, during which he scored to win the Test match. Veerasammy Permaul 10-0-55-1; Sunil Narine Sharma 6.3-0-48-1; Mohammed Shami 7-0- one double ton, two 100s and “The side is picked with the 10-2-39-0; Darren Sammy 1-0-11-1; Lendl 55-2; Ravichandran Ashwin 10-1-37-2; Suresh an equal number of proviso that if we get to Adelaide Simmons 1-0-5-0 Raina 7-0-42-0; Ravindra Jadeja 10-1-44-1 half-centuries in his last five out- and the conditions (dictate) we ings. AGENCIES need to add a player to that 12 we will do that,” he said. James Faulkner was the 12th man in Brisbane and keeps his Warner’s comments place in the squad as fast bowl- Debutants spur Pakistan ing cover, while debutant George Bailey will stay at number six. Squad: David Warner, Chris ‘disrespectful’: Cook Rogers, Shane Watson, Michael Clarke (captain), Steve Smith, to win over South Africa BRISBANE: England captain Alastair Cook branded George Bailey, Brad Haddin, Australian batsman David Warner “disrespectful” yesterday Mitchell Johnson, Peter Siddle, CAPE TOWN: Debutants after a tempestuous final couple of days in the first Ashes Test Ryan Harris, Nathan Lyon, James Bilawal Bhatti and Anwar Ali at the Gabba. Faulkner. AFP spurred Pakistan to victory Australia won the contest by 381 runs to take a 1-0 series lead after their team had been in after a day punctuated by chatter and finger-pointing between the deep trouble in the first one- two sides in the middle. Bangladesh day international against South But it was Warner’s comments in the press conference on Africa at Newlands yesterday. Saturday, that under-pressure England’s batsman Jonathan Trott’s match-fixing The newcomers shared an dismissal had been “weak”, that attracted Cook’s ire. eighth wicket stand of 74 to res- “I think for any professional cricketer, really, yeah,” he said when hearing cue Pakistan from a precarious asked if the comment was disrespectful. 131 for seven, then shared five “On the pitch it’s pretty much a war, isn’t it anyway? So there’s wickets as Pakistan won by 23 always going to be a few words on the pitch. under way runs. “I think that’s the way people want to watch cricket being played. Pakistan made 218 for nine in Tough, hard cricket. On the pitch is fine.” DHAKA: A hearing was their 50 overs after winning the Cook said he thought the testiness between the two teams was underway in Bangladesh yes- toss. Despite a half-century from the result of playing back-to-back Ashes series this year, a measure terday against nine cricket- returning veteran Jacques Kallis, taken to take the Australia hosted series out of its place in the ers and officials charged with South Africa were bowled out for calendar next to the limited overs World Cup. match-fixing offences involving 195. “I think when you play each other for quite a few games in a the Bangladesh Premier League Bhatti (39) and Ali (43 not out) row, the niggles can increase,” he said. (BPL), officials said. prospered after Pakistan’s recog- “It’s competitive cricket.” The disciplinary hearing con- nised batsmen struggled against a Cook’s Australian counterpart Michael Clarke said he thought vened by the Bangladesh Cricket strong South African pace attack. the sledging came about because both teams wanted to win so Board (BCB) involves seven peo- Bhatti, 22, took three for 37 in Pakistan’s Anwar Ali badly but that it was not a sign of a lack of respect. ple charged with match-fixing South Africa’s innings, while Ali, and Ahmed Shahzad “I think we all respect the game, the traditions the history. including former Bangladesh cap- 25, claimed two for 24, includ- ( back) celebrates the Australia versus England has always been competitive no matter tain Mohammad Ashraful, who ing the crucial wicket of Kallis, wicket of South Africa’s which team has won. made a tearful confession earlier bowled for 50. Bhatti and Ali David Miller during “I certainly understand and respect that there’s a line and both this year. shared the Man-of-the-Match the first ODI match teams shouldn’t over-step that line and I hope that hasn’t been Two players including English award and earned high praise at Newlands Cricket the case through this Test match but I think the rivalry and the all-rounder Darren Stevens have from captain Misbah-ul-Haq. banter on the field, it’s give-and-take both ways,” Clarke said. also been charged with failing to Ground in Cape Town, “I am very happy, especially as “There is not one English player that anyone has a personal report corrupt approaches made yesterday. the two youngsters set it up. The vendetta with or anyone disrespect as a cricketer. to them to fix matches in the 2013 plan was to negotiate the new ball, “I think I’ve heard a lot worse said on a cricket field than what edition of the BPL, a Twenty20 then accelerate but we kept losing any of the Australian players or the England players have said competition. wickets at the wrong time. It was throughout this Test match.” “The trial has started today,” not a good total but the bowlers Clarke said if there had been a problem with Warner’s comments, BCB chief executive officer did really well,” said Misbah. which also included the observation that there was fear in Trott’s Nizamuddin Chowdhury said. For the first time since South eyes when faced with the short ball delivered at pace, they would None of the players was present Africa began their rise to the top Scoreboard be dealt with by the ICC. Australia pace bowler Mitchell Johnson, for the closed-door hearing, which of the Test rankings, the hosts who dismissed him in both innings, said he thought there maybe is being led by a former Supreme fielded all three of their leading was a little fear in Trott’s eyes when he ratcheted up the pace. Court judge, and follows an inves- PAKISTAN H Amla b Junaid Khan ...... 3 fast bowlers - Dale Steyn, Vernon “There were a couple of nice ones that were zinging past his tigation by the International Nasir Jamshed c Kallis b Steyn ...... 24 Q de Kock b Bilawal Bhatti ...... 19 Philander and Morne Morkel - in nose,” said Johnson, who was named Man-of-the-Match after tak- Cricket Council’s anti-corruption Ahmed Shehzad c De Kock b Kallis ...... 35 J Kallis b Anwar Ali ...... 50 the same one-day side. ing nine wickets including 5-42 in the second innings. officials. Mohammad Hafeez c Amla b Steyn ...... 5 A de Villiers b Shahid Afridi ...... 10 With Kallis returning for his “As a fast bowler you give a bit of a stare and have a look into Lawyers are representing the Sohaib Maqsood c Imran Tahir b Kallis ...... 22 J Duminy c Umar Akmal b Saeed Ajmal ...... 49 first one-day international since the eyes and ... I don’t know, there might have been a little bit of officials and players who all face Misbah-ul-Haq c De Kock b Morkel ...... 13 D Miller c Umar Akmal b Anwar Ali ...... 4 February 2012, South Africa fear there, maybe. I don’t know, you’d have to ask him that. suspension from the BPL and Umar Akmal c De Kock b Philander ...... 0 V Philander c Sohaib Maqsood b Saeed Ajmal 14 applied relentless pressure as “I’ll keep doing it. It’s working.” from international cricket if Shahid Afridi b Steyn ...... 26 D Steyn b Bilawal Bhatti ...... 15 Pakistan struggled. But Bhatti Cook conceded that Trott had been struggling against the short found guilty of fixing or failing to Bilawal Bhatti lbw b Morkel ...... 39 M Morkel b Bilawal Bhatti ...... 17 and Ali, who have both scored ball but backed him to recover the form that made him one of the report an approach about fixing. Anwar Ali (not out) ...... 43 Imran Tahir (not out) ...... 0 first-class centuries despite pri- world’s best top order batsmen. Of the nine people, who have Saeed Ajmal c Duminy b Morkel ...... 3 Extras (w2) ...... 2 marily being picked as bowlers, “He’s had a tough game, he knows that,” Cook said. not been publicly named by offi- Junaid Khan (not out) ...... 0 Total (48.1 overs) ...... 195 went for their shots to keep their “You have to remember that the guy’s class though. He’s had a cials, seven have been charged Extras (B2, LB1, W5) ...... 8 Fall of wickets: 1-12, 2-20, 3-62, 4-79, 5-115, side in the game. little blip now in these couple of games but he’s a class player and with match-fixing offences, and Total (9 wkts, 50 overs) ...... 218 6-123, 7-155, 8-168, 9-192 (Steyn) Steyn took three for 33 and class players bounce back. two others with failing to comply Fall of wickets: 1-49, 2-58, 3-73, 4-97, 5-98, Bowling: Junaid Khan 8-0-38-1, Anwar Ali 6-0- Morkel three for 39, while “I know he’s been working incredibly hard at the short ball, with their obligation to report 6-124, 7-131, 8-205 (Bhatti), 9-213 24-2 (1w), Mohammad Hafeez 10-0-34-1, Bila- Philander claimed one for 37. he’s been trying to work on it in the net sessions, I just think it’s corrupt approaches that were Bowling: Steyn 10-2-33-3 (2w), Philander 10- wal Bhatti 7.1-0-37-3, Saeed Ajmal 10-0-28-2, Bhatti and Ali put on 74 off 70 a matter of him trying to take that into the middle. made to them. 0-37-1 (2w), Morkel 10-0-39-3, Duminy 5-0- Shahid Afridi 7-0-34-1(1w) balls. Bhatti made his 39 off 25 “Suddenly, when the pressure and emotion of the game Ashraful was allegedly involved 23-0, Imran Tahir 7-1-30-0, Kallis 8-0-53-2 (1w) Result: Pakistan won by 23 runs balls, hitting three fours and two is on there. It’s sometimes tough to think as clearly as in fixing a match between the SOUTH AFRICA Man-of-the-Match: Shared by Bilawal Bhatti sixes, while Ali hit six fours in a you need.” REUTERS Dhaka Gladiators and the G Smith st Umar Akmal b Mohammad Hafeez 12 (PAK) and Anwar Ali (PAK) 55-ball innings. ` AFP Chittagong Kings in 2013. AFP Monday 25 November 2013 21 Moharram 1435 Volume 18 Number 5894 Sport Price: QR2

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Messi happy Australia humble at Barca, has no plans to England in opener quit the club DOHA: Barcelona’s super- Johnson leads hosts to emphatic victory star Lionel Messi has no plans of leaving the club after reports emerged that the BRISBANE: Rejuvenated Argentine was set to quit the Australia paceman Mitchell Catalans at the end of the Johnson blitzed England with season over a dispute on con- a haul of five for 42 to lead his tract negotiations, according country to an emphatic 381-run to media reports. victory in the first Ashes Test Media reports emerged yesterday. Cardiff City’s South Korean midfielder Kim Bo-Kyung (centre) heads the last week that according to It was a first win in 10 Tests for ball to score the equaliser during the English Premier League match respected journalist Francois Australia after losing a series 4-0 against Manchester United at Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff, south Gallardo, the Barcelona star in India and another in England Wales, yesterday. The game ended in a 2-2 draw. was reportedly let down by the 3-0 this year, and a first triumph club when promised bonuses in in eight Ashes conTests since the the past. Perth Test in 2010. “For a month the relation- The weather, which delayed ship between Messi’s advi- play twice for more than two sors and the club is null. The hours, at one stage looked like City crush Spurs; player feels betrayed and has extending the sometimes frac- decided to leave at the end of tious conTest into a fifth day the season. before Johnson stepped up to “In fact, he has a verbal polish off the final English bats- Man United held agreement with another team men in the Gabba twilight. and from February or March England’s hopes of any kind will begin planning his trans- of result at Brisbane had been LONDON: South Korean mid- goalkeeper David de Gea with a fer,” said Gallardo in a report slim at best when they were set fielder Kim Bo-kyung’s dramatic first-time finish. published on Football Espana a record 561 to win and lost two Australian bowler Mitchell Johnson (left) celebrates the wicket of stoppage-time equaliser earned The hosts’ joy was short lived, website. second innings wickets for only 24 England batsman Stuart Broad on day four of the first Ashes Test match Cardiff City a 2-2 draw that however, as Patrice Evra restored He added: “In late runs on Saturday evening. against England at the Gabba Cricket Ground in Brisbane, yesterday. prevented Manchester United the champions’ lead on the stroke September, hardly two months They were shattered when the from climbing into the Premier of half-time when he headed home ago, a Blaugrana player and dismissal of captain Alastair Cook League’s top four yesterday. from Rooney’s left-wing corner. his representatives met with for 65 triggered a collapse from their belief that they can stop “The win is very important, United, who had seen Wayne In response, Campbell saw a Barca. The footballer wanted 142 for four to 160 for eight in England winning a fourth suc- very special to us, it’s a great way Rooney controversially escape a feathery chip come back off the a revision of his contract with the 45 minutes between the two cessive Ashes series. to start the series. We’ll enjoy it, red card, were on course for the bar, but United looked to have the Catalan club that he was weather disruptions. “As a team, we’ve copped a no doubt about that, but we’re Champions League places until escaped until they gave away one promised would be fulfilled.” The victory was a confirmation fair bit of criticism of late, and seven or eight days away from the Kim stole in to head home a free-kick too many and Kim dis- “An increase was agreed. of a renewed sense of confidence our performances have probably second Test match and we know Peter Whittingham free-kick in patched Whittingham’s centre to However, after a month the in the Australia team after a mis- deserved that,” said Australia England will come back harder.” the 91st minute. send the stadium into raptures. club got in touch with him and erable year and will strengthen captain Michael Clarke. Left-arm quick Johnson, who Surprise 3-2 victors over For United, extending their explained they were unable to took 4-61 as the tourists were Manchester City earlier in the unbeaten run to 10 games pro- do it. skittled for 136 in their first season, Cardiff inched three vided scant consolation, particu- “The decision is taken. Leo Scoreboard innings and contributed 103 runs points clear of the bottom three larly as Kim’s goal prevented them Messi will leave Barca at the with the bat, was named Man- thanks to Kim’s goal, while United from supplanting Manchester end of the season. He will go to Australia (I innings) ...... 295 Stuart Broad c Haddin b Johnson ...... 4 of-the-Match after claiming his were left in sixth place, seven City in the top four. a country very close to ours.” England (I innings) ...... 136 Graeme Swann c Smith b Johnson ...... 0 eighth Test five-wicket haul. points behind leaders Arsenal. Manuel Pellegrini’s side had However, according to a Australia (II innings) ...... 401/7 decl. Chris Tremlett c Bailey b Harris ...... 7 Cook said England would Rooney angrily kicked out at reasserted their title credentials report on Goal.com website England (II innings) James Anderson c and b Johnson ...... 2 regroup and come out fighting in Jordon Mutch in the early stages earlier in the day by humiliating on Saturday, which cites De Alastair Cook c Haddin b Lyon ...... 65 Extras (LB2, W1, NB1) ...... 4 the second Test in Adelaide but of the game in Cardiff, but ref- Tottenham Hotspur 6-0 at the Telegraaf, Messi said he was Michael Carberry b Harris ...... 0 Total (all out; 81.1 overs) ...... 179 needed to take a long, hard look eree Neil Swarbrick only showed Etihad Stadium. honoured that clubs were Jonathan Trott c Lyon b Johnson ...... 9 Fall of wickets: 1-1, 2-10, 3-72, 4-130, at how they dealt with Johnson. him a yellow card and in the 15th Beaten 1-0 by Sunderland in interested in him, but insists he Kevin Pietersen c sub (Sabburg) b Johnson 26 5-142, 6-146, 7- 151, 8-151, 9-172, 10-179 “We’re going to have to be minute the England striker put their last outing, City took the is happy at his current club and Ian Bell c Haddin b Siddle ...... 32 Bowling: Harris 19-4-49-2, Johnson 21.1-7- really honest with ourselves about United ahead. lead through Jesus Navas after wants to retire at Barcelona. Joe Root (not out) ...... 26 42-5 (1w), Siddle 15-3-25-1 (1nb), Lyon 20-6- how we go about trying to play Antonio Valencia’s right-wing only 14 seconds and did not look He said: “I feel honoured Matt Prior c Warner b Lyon ...... 4 46-2, Smith 4-0-15-0, Watson 2-2-0-0 him,” he said. AFP centre was flicked on by Javier back. each time my name is men- Hernandez to Rooney, who turned The Spanish winger deftly tioned with other big clubs. inside and let fly with a shot that lobbed Spurs goalkeeper Hugo It’s true that a lot of clubs have beat goalkeeper David Marshall Lloris after the Frenchman had shown an interest in me.” via a deflection off Gary Medel. gifted the ball to Sergio Aguero The 26-year-old, who is Cardiff’s fans were furious that with a loose kick, and an own goal currently injured, added: “But Rooney had been allowed to stay from Sandro in the 34th minute my opinion has not changed. Qatar’s Barshim wins on the pitch, but they saw their made it 2-0. Barcelona’s style of play suits side draw level in the 33rd minute Aguero claimed a brace either me and it’s my dream to stay with a beautifully constructed side of half-time, tucking away at Barcelona for the rest of my goal. centres from Navas and Yaya life.” THE PENINSULA Medel found Whittingham, Toure, to take his tally of goals to Arab Athlete Award who helped the ball on to Mutch, 14 in his last 11 City appearances. and the recipient of the kick from Alvaro Negredo added a fifth DUBAI: The Board of Trustees of Mohammed Rooney released former United in the 55th minute, flummoxing Qatari high Bin Rashid Creative Sports Award has selected striker Fraizer Campbell to beat Michael Dawson with an auda- Qatar’s athlete Mutaz Barshim for the Arab jumper cious turn and lashing a left-foot Athlete Award, it was announced here yesterday. Mutaz English Premier shot past Lloris, before Navas Barshim’s selection for the award came after he Barshim completed the rout in injury time. won the silver medal in high jump at the World poses with League Victory preserved City’s 100 Athletics Championship this year in Moscow. his bronze English Premier League results yesterday: percent home record in the league The Qatari, bronze medal winner at last year’s medal at Cardiff City 2 (Campbell 33, Kim 90+1) this season and having annihilated Olympic Games in London, also broke the high jump the London Manchester United 2 (Rooney 15, Evra 45) Norwich City 7-0 in their last fix- Asian record in the Diamond League competition Olympic Manchester City 6 (Navas 1, 90+2, Sandro ture at the Etihad, they have now in Eugene USA. Games in 34-og, Aguero 41, 50, Negredo 55) scored 13 goals without reply in The Board of Trustees of the Mohammed Bin this August Tottenham Hotspur 0 their last two home games. Rashid Creative Sports Award also announced the 2012 file Playing today (2000GMT): Pellegrini’s side finished the names of 16 winners of the fifth edition of the award weekend a point above United in picture. West Bromwich Albion vs Aston Villa which is dedicated to innovation in the sports field. Barshim fourth place, while Spurs slipped to Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairperson of Played on Saturday: ninth. Andre Villas-Boas’s men had has been Arsenal 2 (Giroud 22, 86-pen) Southampton 0 the General Women’s Union (GWU), Chairwoman selected only conceded six goals all season of the UAE Supreme Council for Motherhood and Everton 3 (Mirallas 8, Lukaku 72, 82) prior to their trip to Manchester by the Childhood, was selected as the “Sports Personality Liverpool 3 (Coutinho 5, Suarez 19, and although they are only two Board of of the Year in the UAE” in recognition of her con- Sturridge 89) points below City, they have now Trustees of tribution to the support of various sports at the Fulham 1 (Parker 64) Swansea City 2 gone three games without victory. local, Arab and international levels. Mohammed (Hughes 56-og, Shelvey 80) “Everything went wrong for Bin Rashid The winners list also included the President of Hull City 0 Crystal Palace 1 (Bannan 81) us, every opportunity was a goal Creative the Asian Football Confederation, Sheikh Salman Newcastle United 2 (Remy 2, Gouffran 38) and we paid a heavy price -- too Sports bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa (Arab Sports Personality), Norwich City 1 (Fer 80) much for what we deserved,” said Moroccan Nawal El-Moutawakel (Arab Sports Award for Villas-Boas. Stoke City 2 (Adam 30, Nzonzi 81) Personality), President of the International Olympic the Arab “City were excellent, and we Sunderland 0 Barcelona striker Lionel Messi Committee Thomas Bach (International Sports Athlete were extremely poor. We have West Ham United 0 Chelsea 3 (Lampard has said he wants to stay with Personality) in recognition of their roles in the Award. to be ashamed of ourselves, and the club for the ‘rest of his life’. development of the sports movement. QNA 21-pen, 82, Oscar 34) react to a defeat like this.” AFP