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DOHA: Qatar’s Prime get tough on Minister and Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabor Al Thani, who is also the Chairman of Arab Ministerial Committee on Syria, has said the European old buildings Union’s decision on Monday to amend the arms embargo to allow “non-lethal” aid and “technical assistance” to flow to CMC takes up the issue the Syrians is “inapposite”. Responding to a ques- DOHA: The Central Municipal to the procedures specified by tion about the impact of the Council (CMC) yesterday called the Ministry of Municipality European Union decision and on the Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning to avoid any the international indecision on and Urban Planning to prepare possible accidents and keep them prolonging the crisis in Syria, the a list of all the buildings in the nice-looking,” said Engineer Prime Minister told Aljazeera country that require immedi- Jassim bin Abdullah Al Malki, that the Syrian people are pay- ate maintenance or need to be CMC’s deputy chairman and ing the price for prolonging the demolished. head of the services committee, crisis, pointing to the fact that The presence of several old and while presenting the report. the number of people killed as dilapidated buildings across the According to the law, if the a result of this crisis contin- country leaving a bad impression committee concerned at the ues to rise, and that the Syrian on onlookers has prompted the Ministry issues a decision government has not changed civic council to call for stricter regarding maintenance or demo- its stance. action against such facilities. lition of a building and the owner Lekhwiya’s Sebastian Soria (red) and Al Gharafa’s Meshal Mubarak vie for the ball during Qatar Stars League QNA Once the list is ready, it has fails to implement it within the clash at Abdulla bin Khalifa Stadium yesterday. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. See also Page 28 to be forwarded to the demoli- given time, the Ministry will do (SHAIVAL DALAL) tion and maintenance commit- it on its own and force the owner tee at the Ministry so that it can to bear the expense, which will take action against such build- be 25 per cent more than the ings. This list will also help the actual cost, the report said, Ministry to set up a database of quoting a senior official of the Qatar to float $12bn investment firm all the buildings across the coun- Doha Municipality. try, the Council members felt. The Municipality has launched DOHA: The Capital of Qatar Chamber here yesterday. representing various financial portfolio across the world. The CMC in its regular meet- an inspection campaign to look Qatar’s proposed Doha Global Of the total $12bn capital, 50 institutions and the private sec- “This is a global investment ing yesterday approved a report into the old and dilapidated build- Investment Company will be percent has already been com- tor. The remaining four members company to invest overseas, not prepared by its services commit- ings that are giving a bad look to $12bn. Of the $6bn paid up mitted by the Government. Qatar would be the nominees of Qatar in Qatar. The company’s capital tee on this issue. the city, said the official. capital, Qatar Investment Holding will contribute $3bn. Holding, including its chairman will be increased in the future. It The report also proposed to The committee concerned at Authority’s (QIA) foreign Different companies, financial and the Board of Directors. guarantees a 5 percent dividend issue unified guidelines for main- the Municipality since its incep- investment arm Qatar Holding institutions and businessmen The IPO for $3bn will be in its first year of operations, Dr tenance of buildings that will be tion has issued 71 decisions for will spin off $3bn and the would chip in with $2.5bn. The launched in six to eight weeks Hussain Al Abdullah said. helpful to property owners and maintenance or demolition of remaining $3bn would be raised remaining $500m will be invested with QR10 being the nominal Bankers and Market experts the municipalities implementing buildings, said the report. through public offerings. by Qatari citizens and small insti- value of a share. Initially, the are keenly watching Qatar’s lat- the decision of the maintenance The most common violations of The details of Qatar’s latest tutions. The $500m slab set for company will be listed on Qatar est big ticket announcement. and demolition committee. the law include keeping AC holes big ticket overseas investment the individuals and small inves- Exchange and would go for dual “This is absolutely the right “Several residential and uncovered, exposing water tanks company, which the Supreme tors would be raised further to a listing in the future. The IPO step in concept. It’s a good administrative buildings over- on the terrace to public view and Council of Economic Affairs and level of 14 percent, if necessary, is expected to be open only to opportunity for the nationals to looking the highways or inside failure to stick to the permitted Investment decided to set up in Dr Hussein Al Abdullah, member Qataris, but foreign investors will make incremental wealth”, said the residential areas need to be colours for buildings. Owners vio- its February 10 meeting, was dis- of Board of Directors, QIA said . be able to buy in later. R Seetharaman, Chief Executive demolished or repaired. Owners lating the law will face fines rang- closed by a top official of Qatar The new firm will be a totally The company will invest in Officer of Doha Bank. of these buildings should be ing from QR500 to QR50,000. Investment Authority in a meet- independent entity with 9 board shares, bonds, real estate, direct THE PENINSULA forced to maintain it according THE PENINSULA ing with Qatari businessmen at members. Five members will be investments and in different Continued on page 9

Mobile subscribers World’s largest yacht in Qatar at 3 million DOHA: The number of HMC to add three mobile subscribers grew by 2.6 percent in Qatar on a quarter-on- quarter basis in the third quarter of 2012. air ambulances Qatar’s total mobile sub- scriber base has breached the BY FAZEENA SALEEM in operation. These will help to 3 million mark, leading to transport two passengers at a a mobile penetration rate of DOHA: A plan to expand the time,” Wayne Thomson, Manager around 170 percent. However, fleet of air ambulances this year of the Aeromedical Service at the potential for growth will enable the service to run HMC told reporters on the side- remains due to expected 24 hours, a senior official of the lines of an ambulance service economic and population Hamad Medical Corporation simulation held at the Mushara growth, Global Investment (HMC) said yesterday. dunes. “The need for the helicop- House’s telecom report for HMC is to add three bigger hel- ter service has increased and it the fourth quarter released icopters to its fleet of two chop- will be available 24 hours as soon on Monday said. Vodafone pers. The air ambulance service, as new helicopters start function- Qatar continued with the called LifeFlight, has a 43-mem- ing,” he added. strong growth momentum, ber paramedical crew which A LifeFlight will be dispatched adding 57,800 subscribers responds to emergency calls from for emergencies like a heart in the third quarter of 2012, 6am to midnight. Each helicopter attack or someone becoming helped by launch of postpaid can carry one patient. unconscious. An increased need services in June 2012. The The service responds to an for the air ambulance service at increase in Vodafone’s sub- average of 100 to 110 calls every the dunes near Sealine during the scriber base has also been due month, most of these triggered by winter camping season has been to strong growth in the pre- road accidents and traumas. felt. HMC’s air ambulance serv- paid segment. “Three new helicopters will be ice started in 2007 when it used THE PENINSULA added to the service before the to work from sunrise to sunset. The Eclipse, reported to be the largest private yacht in the world, is docked at a pier in New York City, end of this year. They will be It was operating for 18 hours in yesterday. The boat, which measures 557ft in length and is estimated to cost $1.5bn, is owned by Russian bigger than the helicopters now 2011. THE PENINSULA 30 women in Saudi billionaire Roman Abramovich. Shura Council

RIYADH: Thirty Saudi women took seats in Saudi Arabia’s John Kerry to visit Qatar soon Scattered rains, fall in temperature forecast Shura Council, for the first DOHA: Some parts of the coun- northern areas of the country, will The strong northwesterly time in the ultra-conservative WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State John Kerry will visit try are likely to receive scat- be accompanied by strong winds winds are expected to cause a kingdom’s history, as they were nine countries in Europe and the Middle East starting on Sunday tered rains today, according to by mid-day, the Department said slight fall in the temperature sworn in before the Custodian as he undertakes his first foreign trip as top diplomat, the State the Meteorology Department. yesterday. “Such rains are usual over the next three days, espe- of the Two Holy Mosques King Department said yesterday. Kerry will visit Britain, Germany, The Department has also in February and they do not occur cially on Saturday morning, Abdullah bin Abdulaziz yester- France, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab warned of strong dust winds because of any sudden change in under the impact of the Siberian day at his palace in Riyadh. Emirates and Qatar through March 6, State Department spokes- and high seas from today. The weather conditions,” a senior offi- high, said the Department. AFP woman Victoria Nuland told reporters. AFP rains, most likely to occur in the cial of department said. THE PENINSULA

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Nepal president greeted on National Day New book on GCC and DOHA: The Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani sent a cable of greetings to Arab Spring launched the President of Nepal Ram Baran Yadav on the occasion of his country’s National Day. The DOHA: A new book on Arab Deputy Emir and Heir Apparent H H Sheikh Spring countries by Khalid A Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the Prime Al Sayed, Editor-in-Chief of The Minister and Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Peninsula, has been released in Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabor Al Thani also sent English and Arabic languages cables of greetings to the president. simultaneously. The book, GCC and the Arab Al Attiyah meets Archbishop Spring, focuses on the economies of the Arab Spring countries, of Armenian Church outcomes achieved in those coun- DOHA: The Chairman of the Administrative tries following Arab revolutions Control and Transparency Authority H E Zainab Warda (inset), Nursing Specialist at the Supreme Council of Health (SCH), addressing a Tdap and underlines the need for GCC Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah received yester- Vaccine Workshop organised by the SCH at the Doha Sheraton yesterday. (SALIM MATRAMKOT) states to make reforms a priority d ay A r chbi s hop of t he A r men i a n Chu r ch i n Kuw a it and address the impact of Arab and the Arab Gulf States Bishop George Pancian. revolutions on their populations. They discussed topics of common concern. In the preface, the author Khalid A Al Sayed speaks from a pure Arab point Minister receives First SCH to begin Tdap of view about how the events of the Arab Spring led to transfor- Lady of El Salvador mation in the Gulf Cooperation DOHA: The Minister of Social Affairs H E Council and the new issues facing Nasser bin Abdullah Al Humaidi, who is also this part of the world. Acting Minister of Labour, met First Lady of vaccination drive “The year 2011 will forever be El Salvador Vanda Pignato yesterday. They dis- etched in the annals of Middle cussed social affairs issues, including involvement Eastern history as the year of and integration of the elderly and people with spe- 10,000 school students to receive vaccine revolutions. Tunisia, Egypt, Libya cial needs in the community and enhancing bilat- and Yemen have seen their seem- eral relations in social development area. QNA BY ISABEL OVALLE have to sign the consent form to allow the ingly impenetrable autocratic vaccination to be given from March 3 to regimes fall one by one while the DOHA: The Supreme Council of Health March 17. “The consent form explains that scene in Syria is still dominated (SCH) expects approximately 10,000 it is highly recommended to get the vaccine. by an atmosphere of violence and students to get vaccinated next month The Tdap is the only vaccine that can pro- bloodshed and repression,” says against tetanus, diphtheria and pertus- tect the child from pertussis in adulthood,” the author. sis (Tdap). The vaccination campaign will said the official. “The Arab Spring uprising that kick off on March 3 and last 14 days. This vaccine has to be given every 10 has been spreading across the Over 200 healthcare professionals, includ- years, if a baby is born in Qatar he or she Middle East has greatly surprised ing nurses from schools and Primary Health will take only five doses, the last one will not only the strong-man rulers Centres, attended a workshop yesterday to be given when the child is from four to but also academics and policy- learn details of the vaccination drive which six years. In grade 10 students are usually makers who had been caught off will cover 60 independent schools and 61 old enough to get the booster dose, with guard with the immediate and private schools. approximately a decade passing since the rapid turn of events. Nobody had crucial to the understanding and Amal Al Yafei (pictured above), head of last one. foreseen how the self-immola- development of the Middle East. EPI Section at the SCH, told The Peninsula In 2012 the number of youngsters who tion of an ordinary man from a “Aside from the effects of the that the campaign is against three diseases were vaccinated was 8,000. This year SCH small town in Tunisia could have Arab Spring on the GCC, this year. Earlier it was only for tetanus and hopes to reach between 8,000 and 10,000. started the raging conflagration book will also elaborate on the diphtheria. “It’s especially for grade 10 stu- “We try to have all the parents agree, that has now spread like wildfire role of the GCC in helping coun- dents, when children are between 14 and because there is no harm if the student is in the entire region. tries affected by Arab Spring 16 years of age. Previously it was only for healthy and taking no medication. Contra- “Although the GCC states have through the political, economic tetanus and diphtheria. It is extended to indications might come only if the kid has relatively escaped the chaos of the and media sectors. pertussis because this vaccine is the only immunodeficiency problems or allergic reac- Arab Spring, it has not been left “I hope that readers will be able one that gives prevention into adulthood.” tion,” explained Al Yafei. unaffected by the consequences of to get valuable insights from this Currently there are no cases of tetanus Common reactions to the vaccine may the protests and political and eco- book in order to give them a fresh or diphtheria in Qatar, however, there are a include fever, soreness, swelling or redness nomic changes that have rocked outlook on a region that has often few pertussis cases. “Sometimes the symp- where the shot is given. However, the vac- the Middle East. been misunderstood.” toms can be confused with a regular cold,” cine is very safe, much more than getting “There is a growing body of The book in 273 pages is said Al Yafei. tetanus, diphtheria or pertussis, SCH has literature on the revolutions and divided into two parts, English The campaign will be advertised in the said. having an Arab view on events and Arabic. upcoming days for parents’ awareness. They THE PENINSULA that concerns the Arab people is THE PENINSULA WEDNESDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2013 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 05

Foundation HMC steps up programmes help improve English, preparedness says ABP official DOHA: Foundation pro- grammes in the Gulf have a particularly important role in in desert areas areas such as improving English proficiency, expanding knowl- edge and skills and cultural lit- eracy, according an expert. New emergency vehicles at Sealine Dr Mark Newmark, Assistant Director of the Academic DOHA: With an increase in all method called Computer Aided Bridge Programme (ABP) of terrain vehicle (ATV) accidents Dispatch (CAD) to send ambu- Qatar Foundation, in a presen- in the dunes, Hamad Medical lances to the right location. This tation at Weill Cornell Medical Corporation (HMC) has stepped method would help find the loca- College in Qatar (WCMC-Q), up its Emergency Medical tion of a caller who is unable to discussed challenges foundation Services (EMS) in desert areas. give correct directions. programmes are facing in the Four new Toyota Landcruiser “There is a 10 percent increase Gulf. GX vehicles have been pressed every year in calls we receive for It surveyed the gap between into service in desert areas to ambulance service,” said Chaker high school graduation and uni- rescue people in case of an emer- Khenissi, Operation Manager, versity readiness in the Gulf, out- gency. Vehicles are stationed at Ambulance Service, HMC, lining the scale of the gap and its the ambulance service base in yesterday. components. Sealine and Al Udeid. “We are planning to introduce The presentation cited a The vehicles are mainly used the CAD service to locate a caller number of sources, including to transport injured people from if he is unable to give correct student performance on the sand dunes to the nearest tarmac directions. This would help us An Emergency Medical Service team of Hamad Medical Corporation giving assistance to an all terrain vehicle International English Language road where they will be met by reach the patient within a short accident ‘victim’ during the simulation. Testing System, the Programme one of the ambulances. This unit time,” he added. for International Student will prepare a landing site for The ambulance service is also Assessment and evidence from Lifeflight, the helicopter ambu- coordinating with Lekhwiya and foundation programmes and uni- lance service. Southern Police to enhance their LifeFlight lifts ‘ATV accident victim’ versities in Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, The Ambulance Service service, said Rashid Andaila, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the receives 321 calls on an average Public Relations Manager, DOHA: An ambulance with of ‘Help us Help you’ campaign advise people to drive to the dunes United Arab Emirates. every day and 176 of them involve Ambulance Service. Hamad Medical Corporation’s to raise awareness about the five in groups, know how to describe The presentation stressed five critical cases. The number of Andaila said, “Often an emer- paramedical team rushed to the ways people can help smooth the dunes and their names and areas in which foundation pro- calls increases by 10 percent gency in the desert can be a seri- Mushara dunes, near Sealine things in case of an emergency and always wear helmet and protective grams in the Gulf have a par- each year and majority of the ous trauma where every second area, where an all terrain vehi- how to react to an ATV accident. clothing when riding ATVs. ticularly important role — the cases are road accidents and counts. That is why the 4x4 vehi- cle (ATV) ‘rolled over’ yesterday The ambulance arrived at the They advise to call 999 immedi- improvement of English pro- trauma emergencies, officials cles are so important. They can morning. They were followed site in a very short time after ately after an emergency occurs, ficiency, expansion of content said yesterday on the sidelines get to the scene quickly and safely by a LifeFlight air ambulance calling the emergency service. give clear directions to the loca- knowledge and skills, the culti- of an ambulance service simula- and then arrange for the patient as part of a simulation on how Air ambulance landed near the tion, answer all questions asked vation of cultural literacy, the tion held at the Mushara dunes, to be transferred to the National the ambulance service would accident site within four minutes by the ambulance service, follow development of soft skills, and near the Sealine. Trauma Centre at Hamad General respond to an ATV accident in to airlift the ‘critically injured’ instructions and give way to ambu- the fostering motivation. The service is preparing to Hospital.” the dunes. patient. lances and paramedics on the road. A conversation followed the launch a computer-assisted THE PENINSULA It was demonstrated as part Ambulance service experts THE PENINSULA presentation, with representa- tives from different institutions asking evocative questions and sharing their experiences. There was widespread enthu- siasm for more dialogue between Silatech-AUDI entrepreneurship conference concludes foundation programmes, between foundation programmes and schools, and between foundation DOHA: A three-day confer- executives, youth leaders and the Tarik M Yousef, “The problems bonds of cooperation and knowl- efforts to spur economic vitality.” programmes and universities. ence organised by Silatech and media to seek synergies in entre- young people face in our region edge-sharing that will strengthen THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA the Arab Urban Development preneurship interventions. cannot be solved by governments Institute (AUDI) to address the The event was held in associa- alone. 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HE Shias in Pakistan’s Quetta have finally agreed to call off their nationwide protests and bury 89 of their members killed in a bombing on Saturday. The Pope Benedict, good or bad? Tdecision came after assurances from the Islamabad government that it would do everything to arrest criminals BY JONATHAN POWER who are out to exterminate Shias from the country. Not that wrote about the need for democracy and the protesters were fully convinced about the government’s the popular vote.) The sanctity of life EAN Acheson, the distinguished made up Benedict’s moral universe. In assurance, but they were convinced that they wouldn’t be able US secretary of state who coined all this he was philosophically consistent to hold onto dead bodies for long. Dsuch phrases as “Britain has lost unlike American evangelicals who are The anti-Shia violence in Pakistan is sickening and has an empire but not yet found a role” also pro war, capital punishment and guns shaken the conscience of the nation. Saturday’s attack was once said: “Moral talk is fine preach- yet against abortion. Benedict saw the the second targeting the Shia Hazara minority in five weeks ing for the Final Day of Judgement, but Benedict didn’t just draw on the it was not a view I could entertain as teaching of Jesus, Moses and St Paul for morality of the in Quetta, and Shias, who make up around 20 percent of the a public servant.” No wonder he could inspiration but he argued strongly for mostly Sunni Muslim population of 180 million, are facing justify the use of the nuclear bomb on “natural law” — the law that is instinc- Church as part more attacks in future. Tens of thousands of people poured Japan. tive to mankind almost everywhere. into the streets all over Pakistan to protest the killings and The last four Popes, including For example, neither Jesus nor St Paul of a continuum demand security for the minorities. The Prime Minister Raja Benedict who has just announced his condemned rape. But natural law leads Pervez Ashraf sent cabinet ministers to the southwestern retirement, would never have supported societies everywhere to outlaw it. embracing the the Hiroshima bombing. Neither did In this sense he was a “good man”, city to negotiate with the protesters and announced an they support the wars in Vietnam, Iraq in that he was attempting to strive operation to arrest those responsible for the attack. Indicating and Afghanistan. They believed in moral for what is best, even if he was not a right to life and government’s sincerity, officials said security forces had talk here and now. “good man” in not forcing his Church killed four men and detained more than 170 alleged suspects, “Moral talk” led Pope John Paul to to be totally open and honest about the its principle including the alleged mastermind of Saturday’s bombing. wage a long and successful fight against decades (perhaps centuries) of clergy ingredients. The cycle of anti-Shia violence communism in his homeland, Poland. paedophilia. Indeed, many say that victory was the On some of the great contemporary and government assurances must catalyst for the fall of communism in the personal issues of today — abortion, Pakistan come to an end. The government rest of Eastern contraception, pre-marital sex, divorce must implement tough, credible Europe and the and married priests it wasn’t so much a distrust of him was inflamed by the government and comprehensive measures to Soviet Union question whether he was morally good speech he made in 2006. He quoted must take prevent future attacks which is itself. or bad but whether he could adjust favourably a Byzantine emperor who easier said than done because “Moral talk” to changing technology and changing said that Islam with its tolerance of war credible, tough led to Pope times. Abortion is not like it was a 100 and violence brought about things “evil such is the hatred towards John, the great years ago — secretive and dangerous. and inhuman”. measures to Shias and the virulence of Sunni When it comes reformer, to use Neither is contraception in an age of Overlooked by Benedict was the role militant groups that a weak-willed his position to over-fast population growth and Aids. of the Church when it was incorpo- prevent anti- government will flounder. If the to his attitude tell President The Old Testament accepted divorce rated into the Roman Empire after the government had acted decisively Lyndon Johnson and early Christians did not query it. Emperor Augustine became a Christian. Shia attacks. to Islam and to his face that Bachelor priests are a late addition to The Church accepted living under the after the attack in January, the Vietnam war Catholic doctrine. Pre-marital sex in an laws of a militarised dictatorship. Or which killed 92 people, Saturday’s other religions, was immoral. age of contraception cannot be as irre- the crusades which led to terrifying bombing could have been averted. Even the Supreme Court Benedict is cut sponsible as when 2000 years ago a baby wars with Islamic peoples, slaughter- had castigated the government for its inaction. his viewpoint of the same cloth, was often enough the outcome. ing wholesale their men, women and “Just go and get this Lashkar-e-Jhangvi. I am at a loss becomes with some inter- Some would say, as they have said children. to understand why the law enforcement agencies have esting shades of about most Popes, except John, that Or the Inquisition which used torture emphasis. He is Benedict was obsessed with a narrow against Muslims, Jews and dissenting been unable to arrest these people,” chief justice Iftikhar mixed and first and foremost understanding of sex. But that ignores Christians. Or the Church’s quietness Muhammad Chaudhry said. Also, the intelligence agencies a scholar (and as the great philosophical contribution he during the rise of the Nazis and the per- must get serious. Quetta is a small town where the military murky. we know by now made on love in one of his encyclicals. secution of the Jews. and intelligence agencies have a heavy presence and their a bad adminis- The long essay argued that love in all For a moral person it might be easier failure has prompted rights groups to ask whether authorities trator). He is its aspects should be the conviction we to become a Muslim, the most tolerant are complicit with extremists or are just incompetent. a disciple of St value above all others. Moreover, eros of the three deistic religions, historically Thomas Aquinas — sexual love — was the most power- the less violent and one that believes in The anti-Shia violence in Pakistan is not only a blemish who wrote in the 13th century. Thus ful ingredient in the human character, one God, not three like the Christians’ on the country, but the entire Muslim world. Emergence Benedict saw the morality of the Church which is why it had to be cherished Father, Son and Holy Ghost. of Sunni-Shia animosity and clashes has become one of as part of a continuum embracing the and treated with the utmost care and The next Pope might well be black, as the defining, reprehensible characteristics of Arab Spring. right to life and its principle ingredients: respect. Benedict said a decade ago. That would Unless remedial measures are taken, sectarianism will tear Conception, the sanctity of marriage, When it comes to his attitude to be a good move. But it would be better the resisting of artificial contraception, Islam and other religions his viewpoint still if he could be, whether black, white apart many countries. And the responsibility to prevent a abortion, capital punishment and most becomes mixed and murky. On a per- or brown, another John and engage in catastrophe lies not only with governments, but religious wars. It also meant being in favour of sonal level he made a great effort to a great reform. leaders too • democracy (All but ignored, Thomas meet and talk to Muslims. But Muslim THE PENINSULA The other side Quote of US-Cuban thaw the day HE AMERICANS and Cubans for a leadership summit by thwarting peripheral waters and, especially, in Obama’s first term has seen Cuba are talking once again. The out irritants such as detained persons the south. The undesired antagonism go up on the list of preferential states high-powered US delegation from both the countries. The release with Venezuela, Cuba and the like is a that the US has dealt with — despite I’m in no doubt that Tthat is visiting the Communist of US citizen Alan Gross, serving jail case in point. Cuba, which has itself serious political discords, and that is island-state has an opportunity to work term in Havana for smuggling Internet gone a transition phase and voluntar- evident from the volume of trade and India is going to for reconciliation, and pave the way for equipment, and subsequent freeing ily opted for a number of reforms in tourism, which swelled up to $450 better trade and tourism prospects. of Cubans detained on the Mainland its political sphere, seems to be more million, making the US one of Cuba’s be one of the great Nonetheless, in order to achieve could make an encouraging break- than eager for meaningful talks with the top 10 trading nations and second success stories of this that stage, all they need to do is to through. Such a policy prescription United States. Havana had already set provider of tourists after Canada. This overcome political discords and settle could go a long way in realising US in the reconciliatory tone last year when trend is not only promising but hopeful century - a rising down with the agreement that geogra- President Barack Obama’s foreign Cuban President Raul Castro agreed for brokering a thaw. The do(s) list for power in the world. phy’s indispensability has placed them policy objectives of getting real with to discuss any of the confrontational the US lawmakers could include ways in a working relationship. countries in its backyard. issues with Washington, provided the and means to undo trade embargo, And I want Britain The US lawmakers led by Washington for quite some time latter is willing to offer the communist imposed on the island for almost five to be one of your Democratic Senator Patrick Leahy has had an unrealistic and irra- state the due political space to imple- decades, and granting formal diplo- can do the necessary groundwork tional approach with countries in its ment its socialist agenda. matic recognition. KHALEEJ TIMES partners as you grow David Cameron and succeed. British Prime Minister WEDNESDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2013 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 07 Rise of Islamists frays UAE-Egypt ties

reflects an increasingly complicated rela- UAE-Egypt ties could tionship between these two groups of countries. face more turbulence Gulf states historically have sent aid and investment to less moneyed fellow Arabs, and in return have received dip- though matters could lomatic support and sometimes military protection. The UAE-Egypt spat “does be resolved due to have a huge bearing on the success of the Arab transitions”, said Jane Kinninmont shared interests, of the British think tank Chatham House. HUGE ECONOMIC NEEDS including a need “Here you have a number of countries which are going through transitions but to counter Iranian which have huge economic needs. The obvious place for them to look is the wealthy Gulf Arab countries.” influence. Arab countries received 62 percent of all Gulf aid from 1970 to 2008, according BY RANIA EL GAMAL and to a study by researchers Bessma Momani WILLIAM MACLEAN and Crystal Ennis in the Cambridge Review of International Affairs. ays before his overthrow, The UAE needs to tread a careful line, Egyptian President Hosni analysts say. Aggravating Egypt’s Muslim Mubarak received a senior Brotherhood could also affect UAE rela- visitor from the UAE, one tions with other countries, like Syria, of several Gulf monarchies where Islamists are playing a major role Dlong supportive of the most Arab popu- in the revolt against President Bashar lous country and its veteran strongman. Al Assad. What transpired between Mubarak And irking Egypt’s new rulers could and UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh also push Cairo closer to Shia Iran, arch- Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahayan is not adversary of the Gulf Arabs. Gulf Sunni known, beyond the fact that a letter from rulers fear that, despite being a Sunni the UAE President, Sheikh Khalifa bin group itself, the Brotherhood is soft on Zayed Al Nahayan, was delivered. Iran, unlike Mubarak. Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak sits inside a cage in a courtroom in Cairo on June 2, 2012. But the significance of the February 8, “The Emirates recognise that Egypt’s 2011 visit was clear: It was a gesture of centrality in Arab affairs is an important understanding and concern for a longtime counter to Iran,” said Frederic Wehrey, could it do the same in the Gulf, if a new does not believe in the nation state. It PERIODS OF STRAIN friend who had been a trusted diplomati- Middle East programme senior associate democratic dispensation swept away the does not believe in the sovereignty of the And yet the discordant tone will stir cally for most Gulf Arabs, not least in at Carnegie Endowment for International region’s tradition of princely rule? state.” questions over Gulf Arab willingness to their confrontation with non-Arab Iran. Peace think tank. An Emirati source close to the govern- make good on promises of support to Fast forward to 2013 and the picture Gulf Arab states need a prosperous ANXIETY ment said the minister’s comments were Egypt, which desperately needs funds to is starkly different. The UAE-Egyptian Egypt for a host of reasons, not least to There is no shortage of evidence directed at the Brotherhood, not Egypt, avert financial crisis. relationship has been strained by the protect their own investments. But his- of the UAE’s worries about the reach and the UAE saw the bilateral relation- While Gulf Arabs have pledged large regional spread of Islamist influence — tory shows that financial help from the of Islamists. On January 27, the UAE ship as a strategic one. sums to Egypt, helping stabilise its cur- Egypt now has an elected Islamist presi- region sometimes reflects shifts in the announced 94 of its citizens would go on On January 1, a local newspa- rency, they are motivated by their own dent — with implications not only for the diplomatic climate — even if governments trial on charges of seeking to seize power, per reported that the UAE had also interests, Richard LeBaron, a former US two protagonists but all Arab states hit insist their assistance is not political. accusing them of being in communication arrested 11 Egyptians on suspicion of ambassador to Kuwait, wrote in a study by the uprisings against dictators and For example, Jordan’s ties with Gulf with the Brotherhood. training Islamists in how to overthrow for the Atlantic Council think tank. dynasties that began two years ago. were hurt in 1990 when it refused to Many are believed to be members of Al governments. He said most Gulf Arab states, wary Poorer, densely populated Arab states join an alliance against Iraq after it Islah, an Islamist group suspected of links The Brotherhood replied by saying the of the Brotherhood, had adopted a “wait like Egypt often look to Gulf states for invaded Kuwait. Many Palestinians and to the Brotherhood, a movement founded 11 were wrongfully arrested. Local media and see” attitude towards new leaders investment and financing, as well as over- Jordanians lost jobs in the Gulf where in Egypt in 1928 and which is banned in in the UAE said the Gulf Arab states had in Egypt and Tunisia before committing seas work for their nationals, a need ever they enjoyed welfare state benefits as the Gulf Arab state. Islah says it has no rejected a subsequent request by Cairo to significant additional funds and seemed more acute with rulers under unprec- expatriate workers. connection to the global Brotherhood. free the detainees. not to sense any urgency in making such edented pressure to produce jobs and There are implications, too, for Gulf Some analysts say the arrests are For its part, the Brotherhood has decisions. services. Arab states. Most saw Mubarak’s fall as meant to send a message that Islamist sought to reassure Gulf Arabs it has no Carnegie Endowment’s Wehrey wrote The UAE, home to around 380,000 the result of a US decision to cast adrift activities will not be tolerated, rather plan to push for political change beyond that while UAE-Egypt ties could face Egyptian expatriates and a major inves- an erstwhile ally and common adversary than reflecting a belief they pose a sig- Egypt’s borders. Egyptian President more turbulence, matters could be tor in Egypt, pledged $3bn of aid to Cairo of Iran, rather than as an acceptance of nificant security threat. Mohammed Mursi has said there is no resolved due to shared interests, includ- in 2011. But the funds have not yet been an unstoppable revolution. “The UAE has a rule: Zero tolerance for plan to “export the revolution” — com- ing a need to counter Iranian influence transferred, an Egyptian source famil- Crucially, Gulf Arab rulers alarmed by political organisations of any sort whether ments welcomed by the UAE. and the Brotherhood’s need for Gulf iar with the matter said, mainly due to Mubarak’s ouster were further discon- Islamists or non-Islamists, and these guys Both Egypt and the UAE publicly assert investment. the political instability in post-revolution certed by the subsequent ascent to power (Emiratis and Egyptians) broke the law. that they have a special relationship. “A key first step is for both sides to Egypt. of the Muslim Brotherhood, Mubarak’s Pure and simple,” UAE political scientist After all, Sheikh Abdullah had a meet- avoid strident and provocative state- A break in relations between the Arab sworn foe and a group once cited in a US Abdelkhaleq Abdullah said. ing with Mursi, whose roots are in the ments that fuel the rancor that cur- political heavyweight and the Gulf finan- diplomatic cable as the UAE’s “mortal But the UAE has continued to strike Brotherhood, in Egypt in September 2012 rently afflicts the relationship,” LeBaron cial powerhouse would be unthinkable. enemy”. If Washington was ready to deal a firm tone in public. In October, Sheikh and delivered an invitation for him to added. But the unfamiliar chill in their dealings with the Muslim Brotherhood in Cairo, Abdullah said: “The Muslim Brotherhood visit the UAE. A response is awaited. REUTERS Japan’s Abe looks to prove he has the right stuff

a ‘come-back’ guy after seeing hell,” said Opposition members say Abe and his Kunihiko Miyake, a former diplomat who has known Abe for years. aides display a better ability to govern than “Before, he was a person in a hurry and wanted results soon, impatiently. Now he is comfortable and not in a hurry,” added the first administration, when gaffes and Miyake, Research Director at the Canon Institute for Global Studies in Tokyo. scandals cost him five ministers, including Critics say Abe’s improved image ben- efits from the low bar set by predecessors, including himself. Abe is Japan’s seventh one who committed suicide. prime minister since Koizumi ended a five-year term in 2006. BY LINDA SIEG upper house lawmaker whose Democratic “He’s assiduously avoiding previ- Party of Japan (DPJ) ousted Abe’s Liberal ous mistakes,” said Brad Glosserman, ive years after staring into a Democratic Party (LDP) in 2009, only Executive Director at Pacific Forum CSIS political and personal abyss, to be crushed themselves at the polls in in Hawaii. “It’s not a lot to be proud of.” Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo December. Clearly, Abe has rethought his pri- FAbe is out to prove that the man “I don’t know (if he is a changed man), orities, not least to avoid a repeat of the who threw in the towel after barely a but I sense that those close to him are stinging 2007 upper house election loss year in office has what it takes to survive pulling together more effectively.” that created a deadlock in parliament as a long-term leader. That said, members of Abe’s team do and helped seal his fate. Abe, whose 2006-2007 term as premier occasionally show signs of singing a bit Abe has made reviving the economy his ended with his abrupt resignation after out of tune. top priority, a big shift from his first term a year plagued by scandals, an election Finance Minister and former premier when his main agenda was to loosen the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe defeat and a gastro-intestinal ailment Taro Aso — who some suspect of dream- limits of Japan’s pacifist constitution on worsened by stress, won a rare second ing of a come-back of his own — said on the military and restore national pride chance when his party surged back to Tuesday Japan had no plan to buy foreign and patriotism. Those remain vital to to govern, Abe’s team is taking pains to A further flare-up in ties with China power in December. currency-denominated bonds as part of a Abe’s platform, but for now are taking act quickly when crises erupt, such as or South Korea, strained by territorial This time, in an effort to show he’s tak- monetary easing programme. A day ear- something of a back seat. this month’s North Korean nuclear test. feuds and disputes over Japan’s wartime ing care of his health, Abe has resumed lier, Abe had said buying foreign bonds Rising Tokyo share prices and support The tight grip at the top also applies history, could also erode Abe’s image as jogging and is sipping room-temperature was a monetary option. rates of over 60 percent suggest inves- to damage control. Finance Minister a deft leader. water during parliament sessions, appar- Those who know Abe say the 58-year- tors and voters are willing to give the Aso, known for verbal bloopers, quickly Whether Abe can survive the rough ently to avoid stomach upsets. The prime old leader, who goes to Washington this benefit of the doubt to “Abenomics” — a retracted a remark last month that patches expected when his honeymoon minister also, media say, still consults week with a message that Japan is reviv- mix of big spending and hyper-easy mon- implied terminally ill old people should be with markets and voters fades remains memos reflecting on mistakes that he ing its economic and diplomatic strength, etary policies with a promise of reforms allowed to die quickly to save tax money. to be seen. jotted down after quitting. has learned a lot from his first term, to come. And a junior cabinet minister swiftly “The consistency of the message is Even some opposition members say when critics said he packed his cabinet “The strategy is totally different. He’s resigned this month just before a maga- one thing that has encouraged people Abe and his aides display a better ability with inexperienced cronies. clearly decided that at least until the zine was to publish a damaging article. to think more positively,” said Jeffrey to govern than the first administration, The grandson of a prime minister and upper house election (in July), he is going Early success might, ironically, carry Young, research director at US-based when gaffes and scandals cost him five scion of an elite political family, Abe was to focus on the economy,” said Gerry its own risks. hedge fund Woodbine Capital, referring ministers, including one who committed 52 when he first took office, making him Curtis, a Columbia University political “If he wins the next upper house elec- to Abe’s monetary easing push. suicide. Japan’s youngest post-war premier. He science professor who has watched some tion, he would have no obstacles in par- “The government must know it is all “I think we can see ... the effect of also succeeded a popular prime minis- two dozen Japanese prime ministers come liament,” Miyake said, adding that Abe done on the basis of expectations and are lessons they learned from the first Abe ter, Junichiro Koizumi, without having and go during his career. could become over-confident. “He might wondering at what point the public, media administration, which gave up mid- to fight a general election. Well aware voters punished the be tempted to rush ahead again, although and the markets will turn to results.” stream,” said Tetsuro Fukuyama, an “He’s more mature, seasoned, a sort of Democrats for their perceived inability I don’t think he would.” REUTERS WEDNESDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2013 HOME WEDNESDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2013 08 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 09

WCMC-Q joins global Romeo and Juliet premieres Minister visits new port health studies initiative project in Mesaieed DOHA: The Minister of Trade and Business, H E Sheikh Jassem bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, yesterday paid an inspection visit of the new port project in Mesaieed. Associated dean selected as GEMx panel member He was briefed on progress of the project and steps to ensure its inaugura- tion in 2016. DOHA: Weill Cornell Medical education and an active research The steering committee of the project presented details of the policy of College in Qatar (WCMC-Q) programme. procurement, supply and contracts. has joined an elite group of “Professional institutions and The minister toured the site and got acquainted with latest developments. prestigious universities promot- other leading medical educa- Then Sheikh Jassim bin Abdulaziz presided over a meeting of the members ing global dialogue and inter- tion institutions are aware that of the team in charge of the operational plan of the port. national exchange in medical Cornell has a branch campus in They discussed the ad-hoc strategy for an efficient operation mechanism education that aims to connect Qatar and that this campus pro- based on global practices aimed at the best and most efficient exploitation educators and students around vides high quality education com- of the port’s capacity. the world. parable to the medical education The minister affirmed that the project represents a port of great impor- The United States Educational programme in New York and that tance as it will support the growth of the local economy and competitive Commission for Foreign Medical our graduates are placed in very domestic trade and trade with neighbouring countries. Graduates (ECFMG) has prestigious residency positions in He urged all parties concerned to provide support to ensure completion launched the Global Education the US,” he said. of the project in a way that reflect progress already achieved and witnessed Medicine (GEMx) initiative. WCMC-Q Dean Dr Javaid in all areas in Qatar. This will allow medical schools Sheikh welcomed the association QNA from around the world to estab- with GEMx. “This is a facility lish strong relationships with our medical students,” said Dr that will be of significant benefit One of the officers receiving his certificate after the training programme. other schools to provide students Mamtani. to our students and faculty. It is with a wide range of high-quality “Through this mechanism that a tribute to the hard work and educational opportunities. has been established, it will allow academic leadership and we are Officers attend cyber security training ECFMG has formed an advi- our students to apply for electives delighted to be associated with sory committee that includes almost anywhere in the world in the Global Education Medicine DOHA: Officers of the Criminal the Internet, the statement said. application of systems and tech- representatives from medi- schools of their preference. initiative,” Dr Sheikh said. Investigation Department Fourteen officers from the nology of information security, cal schools, including Australia, “It is a great opportunity. It is GEMx will facilitate and pro- (CID) yesterday participated department took part in the Brigadier Al Hababi said. “It is India, Ireland, Mexico, Qatar and also a great opportunity for stu- mote international exchange in in a training session on cyber training. working on the application of new ECFMG’s non-profit Foundation dents of other accredited medical medical education, providing security, organised in collabo- The CID Director Brigadier technology that reflects positively for Advancement of International schools to come to WCMC-Q. medical schools and students with ration with Carnegie Mellon Musfir Ali Al Hababi, Dean and on maintaining security of citi- Medical Education and Research. “This exchange between stu- access to the two most essential University in Qatar (CMU-Q) CEO of CMU-Q Dr Ilker Baybars, zens and residents,” he said. WCMC-Q’s Associate Dean dents is a step in the right direc- components of effective exchange at the CID headquarters. Associate Dean for Government Dr Baybars said that the course for Global and Public Health, Dr tion. It will add to the experience programmes — information and The course focused on the Initiatives and Corporate Affairs was held as part of cooperation Ravinder Mamtani (pictured), of students. Health is a shared community. latest version of the Internet Fdhel Annan, Assistant Director between the ministry and CMU-Q has been selected to serve as a responsibility and for that we It will allow medical schools Protocol (IP version 6.), accord- of the CID Colonel Jamal Al Kaabi in the field of education, scientific member of the GEMx Advisory have medical education,” Dr to establish strong relationships ing to a press release by CID. and head of cyber crimes sec- research and community service. Committee. Mamtani said. with other schools to provide stu- The currently used IPv4 does tion and supervisor of the course He noted that training in cyber “Inclusion in this prestig- He Qatar became involved in dents with a wide range of high- not accommodate the huge vol- Major Ali Hussain Al Kubaisi security is very important given A scene from Romeo and Juliet during its premiere organised by the British Council at the Drama Theatre of Katara Cultural Village in Doha ious programme means that this programme because of the quality international educational ume of data, prompting the min- attended the session. its role in maintaining security of yesterday. The production has been developed as part of the ‘Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank’ series, which takes place every year we will now be able to provide growing reputation of WCMC-Q opportunities. istry to learn to utilise the latest The Ministry of Interior is a the community. at the Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London. (SALIM MATRAMKOT) even greater opportunities to as a provider of quality medical THE PENINSULA version for a more secure use of pioneer among ministries in the THE PENINSULA Few universities have course in media law Monroe E Price moot court competition begins BY AZMAT HAROON other parts of the world are instead of national and struggling with. regional laws. DOHA: Many universi- “The issues that the stu- “This is because it (inter- ties in the Middle East do dents are grappling with national law) is more freely not have programmes on here are very similar to available. Also, there is not media law, said the coor- what students and other as much mooting culture dinator of the mock court legal systems are grappling here, so students are not as trials contest being held in with all around the world,” much familiar with mooting Qatar. Stremlau said. or media law. We think this “Media law is a rela- Questions about national might be an entry point for tively new field, at least security, the role of media in them,” she said. for universities here as society as well as in trans- THE PENINSULA well as world over,” said formation — particularly in Nicole Stremlau, coordina- the backdrop of the Arab tor of the Programme in Spring are at the forefront Comparative Media Law & for now. Policy (PCMLP) at Oxford “A lot of questions are Univeristy. about the kind of media Stremlau is here for people should be allowed to the Middle Eastern round have access to, and the kind of the Monroe E Price of media that is blocked – International Media Law whether it’s Al Jazeera or Moot Court Competition. Facebook,” she added. The sensitive issue of Drawing comparison media law has been put with parallel challenges forth before teams from elsewhere in the world, the Middle East, including Stremlau said that similar Qatar University, who began debates began in the UK arguing their cases in front when the prime minister of an international panel of said that BlackBerry should judges yesterday. be blocked during the 2011 The competition is organ- London riots. ised in collaboration with “The issues raised at Qatar University (QU) and moot discussions are similar Al Jazeera. to what Al Jazeera is advo- “We have a programme cating, which is freedom of on media law at Oxford, speech,” said Mounir Daymi, but we are also trying to Director of Aljazeera Media enhance the teaching of the Training & Development programme and training Centre. next generation of lawyers, He said that Al Jazeera that in some cases will be hopes to create awareness defending you as journal- about media law through ists,” said Stremlau while such programmes. speaking to reporters at the The competition has four Al Jazeera’s Media Training sets of preliminary rounds, and Development Centre in which students argue the yesterday. same case in all the rounds She said that when it from different sides. The top comes to freedom of expres- two teams will be moving sion, the issues that stu- forward to the final round. dents from this region are For the moot court rounds raising are not very differ- in the Middle East, students ent from what students in argue on international laws International investment later

Continued from page 1 Initially, Qataris will be given preferences in the invest- ment. International investment can also come in at later stage, he said. Naser Al Khaledi, Director of an Oman-Qatar joint ven- ture company said: “It is a strategic move to ensure that private sector is getting a better role in Qatar’s growing economy. In terms of foreign investment, the GCC companies must be given priority”, he said. THE PENINSULA WEDNESDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2013 10 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MIDDLE EAST

Two Sunni groups suspend participation Tunisian PM quits in Bahrain talks MANAMA: Two Sunni fac- tions in Bahrain say they are after failing to suspending participation in talks with Shia opposition groups because of a spike in violence in the Gulf nation’s two-year-old uprising. The form new cabinet moves are unlikely to disrupt the overall negotiations between Bahrain’s Sunni rulers and the Shiite opposition bloc, but it Jebali’s proposal for technocrat govt rejected reflects the high level of tension confronting attempts at dia- TUNIS: Tunisian Prime Minister quit if the proposal failed. But his party logue. In letters issued yester- Hamadi Jebali resigned yesterday scuppered the plan by rejecting the idea day, the groups Al Saff Al Islami after his attempt to end a political of a technocratic government. and Al Minbar Al Islami say stand-off by forming a government of Announcing his resignation, Jebali they are protesting the wide- technocrats failed. said he would not lead another gov- spread clashes last week during “I vowed that if my initiative did not ernment without assurances on the the second anniversary of the succeed, I would resign and ... I have timing of fresh elections and a new uprising. A protester and police- already done so,” Jebali told a news con- constitution. man were killed. Al Saff is led by ference after meeting with President But on Monday he insisted that a former intelligence officer. The Moncef Marzouki. despite its failure, his initiative had other represents the Muslim Jebali had proposed the cabinet of at least succeeded in “getting every- Brotherhood. apolitical technocrats to quell turmoil one around a table” and in prevent- caused by the assassination of secular ing Tunisia “from falling into the A rocket is launched by Free Syrian Army fighters towards Nairab military airport and the international opposition politician Chokri Belaid on unknown.” airport, which are controlled by forces loyal to Syria’s President Bashar Al Assad, in Aleppo, yesterday. Sudan: 60 rebels die February 6. Belaid’s death touched off His plans had been bitterly opposed mass protests targeting in part the rul- by Ennahda hardliners, represented in clashes with army ing moderate Islamist party Ennahda by the Islamist party’s veteran leader KHARTOUM: The Sudanese to which Jebali belongs. Rached Ghannouchi, who are refusing ICC war crime requests army said yesterday that at No one claimed responsibility for the to give up key portfolios and insist on least 60 rebels had been killed killing, but it deepened the misgivings of Ennahda’s electoral legitimacy. in clashes in the country’s secularists who believe Jebali’s govern- The Islamists control the interior, south, while the main rebel ment has failed to deal firmly enough foreign and justice ministries and domi- on Syria untimely: Russia group there accused the gov- with religious extremists threatening nate the national assembly, where they ernment of launching assaults the country’s stability. hold 89 of 271 seats. to divert international attention The crisis has disrupted efforts to Ghannouchi said the representa- MOSCOW: A senior stop violence, start a politi- away from a security vacuum revitalise an economy hit hard by the tives of some 15 parties had agreed at Russian official said yes- Children among cal process ... To speak of in Darfur. The army’s spokes- disorder that followed the overthrow Monday’s meeting on the need for a gov- terday that Moscow would necessity now to quickly put man Col Sawarme Khalid said of veteran strongman Zine Al Abidine ernment with “political competences” not immediately back calls 31 killed in somebody in front of the ICC Sudanese troops retook control Ben Ali in 2011. and tasked with holding elections as to refer suspected war is not the path we should fol- of the strategic Mafo area in the Jebali proposed forming a cabinet of soon as possible. “We in Ennahda want criminals in Syria to the missile strike low. At this stage it would be Blue Nile state. He said Sudanese apolitical technocrats to restore calm to ensure that Jebali continues to chair International Criminal BEIRUT: Fourteen chil- untimely and unconstructive,” troops sustained “minor casual- and take Tunisia to elections, but did (the cabinet), and so do all those who Court for prosecution. dren and five women he told a news conference. ties.” The rebel Sudan People’s not consult his own party or its secu- took part in this meeting,” he said. UN investigators said on were among at least 31 The investigators on Liberation Movement said the lar coalition partners. He threatened to AGENCIES Monday that Syrian leaders people killed in an appar- Monday urged the UN government in Khartoum was they had identified as sus- ent surface-to-surface Security Council to “act hoping to use the strikes near pected war criminals should missile strike on a resi- urgently to ensure accounta- South Sudan to undermine peace face the ICC. dential area of the north- bility” for violations, including talks in Ethiopia set for early Because Syria is not party ern Syrian city of Aleppo, murder and torture, commit- March. to the Rome Statute that a monitoring group said ted by both sides. established the ICC, the only yesterday. Moscow, a long-time ally way the court can inves- “It is likely that a sur- of Damascus, has blocked Tzipi Livni first to join tigate the situation is if it face-to-surface missile three UN Security Council receives a referral from the strike” hit Jabal Badro on resolutions that would Netanyahu government UN Security Council, where the edge of Aleppo late have increased pressure on JERUSALEM: Israel’s prime Moscow is a permanent and on Monday, the Syrian President Bashar Al Assad minister has added his first a veto-wielding member. Observatory for Human to end the violence which coalition partner as he works “We think both sides are Rights said. Fourteen chil- has seen nearly 70,000 people to build a new government. A responsible for that is hap- dren aged under 16 years killed in almost two years. spokeswoman for former foreign pening in Syria in terms and five women were among Russian Foreign Minister minister Tzipi Livni says she of human rights abuses,” the dead, and the “toll is Sergei Lavrov will discuss has agreed to join Netanyahu’s Russian Deputy Foreign likely to rise as bodies are the situation in Syria when emerging coalition. Livni, a Minister Gennady Gatilov being retrieved from under he meets Arab League chief former rival of Netanyahu’s, led said. “Attempts to put blame the rubble,” the Britain- Nabil Elaraby and foreign peace talks with the Palestinians solely on the Syrian govern- based group said. AFP ministers of Iraq, Kuwait, four years ago and ran on a plat- ment are illegitimate because Lebanon and Egypt who form of resuming negotiations. the opposition has also com- are due in Moscow for talks Her party garnered just six of Tunisian Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali (centre) arrives in Carthage Palace in Tunis to mitted and is committing “Now, from our point of today. 120 parliamentary seats in the submit his resignation to President Moncef Marzouki, yesterday. human rights violations.” view, the priority task is to REUTERS January 22 election. Netanyahu needs 61 seats to form a major- ity coalition. With the addition of Livni, he currently has 37. Egypt files new charges against Military plane crashes in Yemen, 10 perish Mubarak’s last prime minister SANA’A: A Yemeni military plane crashed yesterday into a CAIRO: Egypt’s public pros- minister shortly before on February 11, 2011 during residential neighbourhood in ecutor has filed new criminal Mubarak was overthrown two mass protests. The prosecutors the country’s capital, Sana’a, charges against the last prime years ago. The new charges earlier filed charges against killing 10 people and injur- minister of ousted President against Shafik include illegally Shafik in September last year. ing 17, the defence ministry Hosni Mubarak over alleged selling and profiting from the The court has yet to set a and security officials said. The illegal real estate sales, judi- sale of villas belonging to the date for his trial but the pros- plane crashed during a training cial sources said yesterday. Airforce Officers’ Association, ecutor has asked a judge to exercise, according to Interior The charges against Ahmed as well as money laundering, call on the UAE authorities to Ministry spokesman Mohammed Shafik, who was also the the sources said. return Shafik to Egypt. Al Mawry. He said that it hit two defeated run-off candidate in The prosecutor also referred Egypt’s Mena state news houses in the Al Qadissiya dis- Egypt’s first free presidential charges against Shafik’s three agency reported that 10 other trict, and that the pilot was also election last year, relate to deals daughters to a criminal court members of the Airforce killed in the crash. struck in 2005. in Cairo as the heirs of their Officers’ Association had also Shafik, who fled to the United mother, Shafik’s late wife. been referred to the court for Arab Emirates after losing to Dozens of legal cases have alleged involvement in embez- Chadian beheaded Islamist President Mohammed been opened against Mubarak’s zlement. for drug trafficking Mursi, was appointed prime associates since he stood down REUTERS RIYADH: Saudi Arabia yes- terday beheaded by the sword a Teachers’ strike Chadian man convicted of drug trafficking in the ultra-conserv- ative kingdom, the interior min- istry said. Abdelkerim Ibrahim Mussa Abkar, who was executed in the holy city of Makkah, had been sentenced to death for traf- ficking in cocaine, the ministry said in a statement carried by the official SPA agency. Iran protests award for banned director DUBAI: Iran has complained to the organisers of the Berlin film festival for giving Iranian director Jafar Panahi an award for an allegorical movie made in defiance of a 20-year state ban. Panahi shared the best script prize at Berlin on Saturday for “Closed Curtain” with co-direc- tor Kamboziya Partovi for a film Lebanon’s teachers wave national flags during a protest at the Grand Serail, the government headquarters made in secret, which mirrors in Beirut, yesterday. The teachers’ Union Coordination Committee announced a strike from yesterday aspects of Panahi’s life under after the cabinet failed to ratify a long-awaited wage hike. house arrest in Iran. AGENCIES WEDNESDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2013 INTERNATIONAL www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 11 French tourists Gunman kills three in abducted in California LOS ANGELES: A gunman killed three people in California yesterday, including at least Cameroon one execution-style, in a series of carjackings before taking his own life, police said. At least two other people were Seven hostages include three kids injured as the gunman fired ran- domly on other vehicles while DAKAR/ATHENS: Gunmen Cameroon, a former French driving a stolen car on the free- kidnapped seven French colony. way, before he shot and killed nationals, including three chil- “I see the hand of (Nigerian himself in the city of Orange, dren, yesterday in northern militants) Boko Haram in that south of Los Angeles. Cameroon near the border part of Cameroon. France is The first killing appeared to with Nigeria and the perpe- in Mali, and it will continue be a woman found dead in her trators came from neighbour- until its mission is completed,” home in Ladera Ranch, after ing Nigeria, French President Hollande said. neighbours reported hearing Francois Hollande said. France intervened in Mali gunfire in the early hours. The The risk of attacks on French last month when Islamist rebels, suspect, a man in his 20s, then nationals and interests in Africa after hijacking a rebellion by eth- fled in an SUV. “Multiple inci- has risen since France sent forces nic Tuareg MNLA separatists to dents” then occurred as the man into Mali last month to help oust seize control of the north in the drove to nearby Tustin, about 35 Islamist rebels occupying the confusion following a military miles southeast of Los Angeles, country’s north. coup, pushed south towards the said Tustin police department “They have been taken by a ter- capital Bamako. spokesman Paul Garaven. rorist group that we know and Eight French citizens are The total number of injured that is in Nigeria,” Hollande told already being held in West was unclear, as further reports reporters during a visit to Greece. Africa’s Sahel region by Al Qaeda- A man, believed to be the shooter, lies dead in the street near an Orange County Sheriff’s vehicle in Villa Park, emerged of people shot at while Islamist militants in northern affiliated groups. California, yesterday. driving on the freeway. Nigeria now pose the biggest Cameroon Information AFP threat to stability in Africa’s top Minister Issa Tchiroma Bakary oil-producing state. said he could not confirm the kid- Radio France International napping report for now. had earlier reported the kidnap- On Sunday, seven foreigners ping, saying that the seven peo- were snatched from the com- Big names get entangled in horsemeat scandal ple were taken by armed men on pound of Lebanese construction motorbikes and were being taken company Setraco in northern towards Nigeria. Western govern- Nigeria’s Bauchi state, and Al PARIS: The world’s biggest — beef ravioli and beef tortellini — The horse DNA was found in in or at JBS factories.” Schypke ments have grown concerned that Qaeda-linked Ansaru took respon- food company, Swiss-based from supermarket shelves in Italy products made with meat supplied yesterday denied any wrongdoing. Nigeria’s radical Islamists may sibility. Northern Nigeria is Nestle, and the world’s top beef and Spain after tests found traces by German firm H J Schypke, “We buy all raw materials already link up with groups elsewhere in increasingly afflicted by attacks producer, JBS of Brazil, were of horse DNA in the products. Nestle said in a statement late chopped up, fresh or frozen, from the region, particularly Al Qaeda’s and kidnappings by Islamist yesterday the latest in a long A Nestle frozen lasagne prod- on Monday. certified suppliers. ... We would North African wing AQIM given militants. Ansaru, which rose to list of firms to be caught up in uct made for the catering busi- JBS of Brazil, which used H J like to point out expressly that the conflict in nearby Mali. prominence only in recent months, Europe’s spiralling horsemeat ness was also being withdrawn Schypke as a subcontractor, mean- H J Schypke has at no time pur- The seven tourists were has also claimed the abduction in scandal. from sale in France and Portugal while said in a statement that it chased horsemeat,” it said. abducted at around 7am in a December of a French national Their involvement in the fast- because traces of horsemeat were would stop buying European meat The firm said it “greatly regret- village about 10km from the who is still missing. moving drama marked another found in them. “until confidence is restored in ted” the current case and vowed Nigerian border near the Waza An Ansaru statement said milestone in a scandal that has The firm insisted there was the European beef supply chain.” to carry out genetic tests on raw national park and Lake Chad in kidnappings were driven by “the seen supermarket chains across no food safety issue but said the It sought to distance itself from meat in future. the extreme north of Cameroon transgression and atrocities Europe pull from their shelves tainted products breached the the scandal, saying Schypke was German authorities meanwhile where Westerners often go for done to the religion of Allah by millions of “beef” products that one percent threshold the British “not in any way part of the JBS announced yesterday that 24 out holidays. It was the first case the European countries in many are thought to contain horsemeat. Food Safety Agency uses to indi- Group” and adding that “no case of 360 official tests carried out of foreigners being seized in places, such as Afghanistan Nestle announced it was cate likely adulteration or gross of co-mingling of species has been on meat had revealed traces of the mostly Muslim north of and Mali.” REUTERS removing two ready-to-eat meals negligence. identified in products produced horsemeat. AFP

Workers’ strike Sarksyan re-elected Armenian president Pistorius shot dead girlfriend

YEREVAN: Armenian President Serzh Sarksyan promised yesterday to make through door: Prosecutors the country secure and stable after cruising to victory in an PRETORIA: “Blade Runner” pistol under his bed in his plush loss of my beloved Reeva,” he said election which international Oscar Pistorius put on his arti- Pretoria home in the heart of a in the affidavit. vote monitors said lacked real ficial legs and walked across his well-secured gated community. As Roux read the statement, competition. bedroom before firing four shots He and Steenkamp went to Pistorius sobbed unrestrainedly, But Sarksyan faces a challenge through a locked toilet door, sleep on Wednesday night — the prompting magistrate Desmond in his second five-year term to killing his cowering girlfriend eve of Valentine’s Day — some Nair to halt proceedings for sev- prevent tensions increasing with in cold blood, prosecutors said time after 10pm, he said. eral minutes. “You need to con- Azerbaijan over the enclave of yesterday. However, in the middle of the centrate on what’s going on,” Nair Nagorno-Karabakh that could Reeva Steenkamp, a 30-year- night, he awoke in pitch dark- told him. The bail hearing was lead to a new war in the South old law graduate and model, died ness and thought an intruder had adjourned until 0700 GMT today. Caucasus, where pipelines carry after being hit by three rounds climbed through a window and Nearly 1,000km away, on South Caspian oil and gas to Europe. from a 9-mm pistol, prosecutor entered the toilet, Pistorius said. Africa’s windswept southern coast, Preliminary results showed Gerrie Nel said. Without putting on his pros- scores of mourners gathered under Sarksyan won 58.6 percent of Pistorius, 26, wept uncontrolla- thetic legs — contrary to the cloudy skies in the city of Port votes cast in Monday’s election, bly in court as Nel outlined details prosecution’s version of events — Elizabeth for Steenkamp’s funeral. enough to avoid a run-off. But of a shooting that has stunned he moved on his stumps into the Amid the grief, there was lit- his victory provoked allegations South Africa and the millions bathroom adjoining his bedroom tle sympathy for Pistorius, who at of fraud from his opponents. around the world who saw the and noticed the closed toilet door. the time was weeping on a wooden “Armenia chose the path double amputee’s track glory He did not realise Steenkamp was bench in the spartan, brick-face towards a safe Armenia and I am as an inspiring tale of triumph behind it, he said. courtroom in the capital. happy and proud of the fact that over adversity. He shouted for the intruder “She was an angel. She was so every resident of Armenia will be Later, in a dramatic affidavit to get out of his house then fired soft, so innocent. Such a lovely on that path,” Sarksyan, 58, told read out by defence lawyer Barry several shots into the door, before person. It’s just sad that this could celebrating supporters. Roux, Pistorius said he had been calling to Steenkamp to phone happen to somebody so good,” said REUTERS “deeply in love” with Steenkamp, the police. Gavin Venter, an ex-jockey who whom he had been dating since When she did not respond, he worked for Steenkamp’s father. Former Ivorian leader Members of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union November, and had no intention grabbed a cricket bat to beat down “I’m disgusted with what he did. listen to their president Joseph Mathunjwa urging them to return to work of killing her. the bathroom door and found her He must be dealt with harshly,” he appears before ICC during a mass meeting at the Blesbok Stadium in Rustenburg, South Having had previous death slumped on the floor, he said. added, shortly before Steenkamp’s Africa, yesterday. Anglo American Platinum workers downed tools yes- threats and break-ins, Pistorius “I was absolutely mortified by cremation in the Victoria Park THE HAGUE: Ivorian ex-pres- terday to protest the shooting of colleagues by guards during a stand-off said he slept with a 9-mm the events and the devastating Crematorium. REUTERS ident Laurent Gbagbo yesterday by rival unions, the latest outbreak of unrest at the crisis-hit firm. appeared before International Criminal Court judges who will decide whether there is enough evidence to try him for master- minding a bloody election stand- Robbers steal $50m diamonds from plane at airport off two years ago. Presiding judge Silvia Fernandez de Gurmendi opened the confir- BRUSSELS: Eight masked gunmen minivan believed to be involved in the rob- Passengers were unable to see the drama yielding loot that police in 2003 estimated mation of charges hearing while forced their way through the security bery near the airport later Monday night. beneath them, said Bijnens. to be worth about $100m at the time. Gbagbo, the first former head of fence at Brussels’ international airport, The heist was estimated at some The robbers finished their clinical opera- Monday’s heist though was a fresh state before the court, greeted drove onto the tarmac and snatched $50m in diamonds, said Caroline De Wolf tion with a high-speed departure through blow to the Antwerp industrial diamond journalists and supporters in the some $50m worth of diamonds from the of the Antwerp World Diamond Center. the same hole in the fence, completing the center which prides itself on security and gallery with a wave. hold of a Switzerland-bound plane with- “What we are talking about is obviously a spectacular theft within barely five min- discretion. Wearing a dark blue suit and out firing a shot. gigantic sum,” De Wolf said. utes, Bijnens said. “This is causing quite some unrest,” said a light blue tie, Gbagbo, 67, sat The gang responsible for one of the big- The robbers forced their way through a Airport spokesman Jan Van Der Cruijsse De Wolf. “It was incredible how easy it all behind defence lawyers and gest diamond heists in recent years used perimeter fence, at a place where two work could not explain how the area could be so went. This is worrying in terms of com- appeared to be in good health. He two black vehicles with flashing blue police sites obstructed a clear view, Bijnens said. vulnerable to theft. “We abide by the most petitiveness, since other diamond centres listened intently as the charges lights in their daring raid late on Monday, There were no details about how the hole stringent rules,” he said. are ready to pounce and take over our were read, with his hands folded said Anja Bijnens, spokeswoman for the was opened but airport authorities said it The Swiss flight, bound for Zurich position.” in front of him. Brussels prosecutor’s office. must have taken more than simply blasting and operated by Helvetic Airways, was Antwerp’s Diamond Center stands in the The court has given Gbagbo the “They tried to pass themselves off as through it with a vehicle. cancelled. A decade ago the port city of heart of the high-surveillance diamond dis- option of following proceedings via police officers,” Bijnens said yesterday. The The robbers drove up to the Swiss Antwerp, the world capital of diamond- trict where police and hundreds of cameras video link because of his physical robbers, who wore outfits resembling dark passenger plane some 20 minutes before cutting, was the scene of what was probably work around the clock, and security has and psychological ill health and police clothing, got away with 120 parcels, departure time, brandishing their machine one of the biggest diamond heists in history, been beefed up further since the spectacu- is also holding shorter sessions mostly containing diamonds but some also guns. Then they methodically broke into when robbers took precious stones, jewels, lar 2003 robbery. Shipments to the airport because of his health. holding precious metals. the hold, which was accessed from outside, gold and securities from the high-secu- leave aboard armoured trucks on an almost AFP Police said they found a burnt-out to choose their loot. rity vaults at Antwerp’s Diamond Center, daily basis. AP WEDNESDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2013 12 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com ASIA / PHILIPPINES

Pyongyang says No travel restrictions amid new bug tourism ‘booming’ SEOUL: Foreign tourism is “booming” in North Korea, state media said yesterday a Philippines to continue screening inbound passengers for the corona virus: Official week after the country trig- gered global outrage by con- PHILIPPINES: Despite the may require temporary isolation in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan two viruses include fever, cough- not advise special screening at ducting its third nuclear test. threat posed by the new corona in a health facility or at home,” and the United Kingdom, includ- ing, difficulty breathing and points of entry with regard to this The number of foreign visitors virus (NCoV), Health Secretary he said. ing five deaths. severe respiratory ailments. event nor does it recommend that to the North has grown stead- Enrique Ona said yesterday that Ona has directed hospitals NCoV was first detected in “WHO encourages all member any travel or trade restrictions be ily since 2000 and witnessed a there is no travel restriction to to report to the Department of September 2012 in a Qatari man states to continue their surveil- applied.” surge after 2009, especially in and from countries where cases Health (DOH) if they have sus- who had a history of travel in lance for severe acute respiratory According to Ona, the virus the number of European visitors, have been reported. pected cases of NCoV based on Saudi Arabia. infections (SARI) and to carefully may spread through “person to the Korean Central News Agency Ona also assured the public a standard report form available This prompted the WHO to ask review any unusual patterns. person transmission although it (KCNA) said. that the Bureau of Quarantine at the National Epidemiology nations to look for possible NCoV Testing for the new corona virus remains not to be highly conta- “The global popularity of tour- had been alerted about the NCoV, Centre. cases. should be considered in patients gious based on the few patients ism to is booming,” the agency which has infected 12 people He noted that patients’ samples The virus belongs to the same with unexplained pneumonias, so far reported.” said, without providing any abroad as of February 16. may also be sent to the Research family as the Severe Acute or in patients with unexplained “Frequent hand washing, breakdown on the number of “The Bureau of Quarantine Institute for Tropical Medicine Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) severe, progressive or complicated observance of cough etiquette and visitors. shall continue to routinely screen for confirmatory testing. which first surfaced in China in respiratory illness not responding social distancing may help pre- A range of “shining, socialist inbound passengers, regardless of The World Health Organisation 2002 but eventually infected some to treatment,” the agency posted vent spread of this disease and accomplishments” made under the country of origin, at ports of (WHO) has recorded 12 cases of 8,000 people around the world. in its website. similar illnesses,” he added. the leadership of the ruling entry, for any signs of illness that human infection with the NCoV The symptoms common to the But the WHO said that it “does THE PHILIPPINE STAR Kim family have elevated North Korea’s status and sparked inter- est in travelling to the country, Military training KCNA said. It did not mention if the “accomplishments” included its long-range rocket launch in N Korea threatens December condemned as a dis- guised ballistic missile test or the February 12 nuclear test. “Most tourists gave positive South with ‘final reviews about their experiences on the Internet and other media and the range of travel routes is expanding,” KCNA said. destruction’ North Korea’s direct air links with other countries are GENEVA: North Korea threat- not speaking about something extremely limited, with China the ened South Korea with “final that is even admissible, we are main conduit for most travellers destruction” during a debate at speaking about a threat of the heading to Pyongyang. the United Nations Conference use of force that is prohibited by The state carrier, Air Koryo, on Disarmament yesterday, Article 2.4 of the United Nations also flies to the Czech Republic, saying it could take further charter,” Catalina said. Hungary, Malaysia, Switzerland, steps after a nuclear test last Since the North tested a Russia and Thailand, according week. nuclear bomb last week in defi- to its website. “As the saying goes, a new-born ance of UN resolutions, its North Korea is not a cheap puppy knows no fear of a tiger. southern neighbour has warned tourist destination, as the South Korea’s erratic behav- it could strike the isolated state hard currency-strapped iour would only herald its final if it believed an attack was nation charges high prices destruction,” North Korean dip- imminent. for everything from beer to lomat Jon Yong Ryong told the Pyongyang said the aim of the accommodation. meeting. test was to bolster its defences AFP Jon’s comments drew quick given the hostility of the United A Thai soldier (right) inspects the suit of a US marine during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high criticism from other nations, States, which has led a push explosive drill as part of the military exercise Cobra Gold 2013 at a navy base in Sattahip, yesterday. including South Korea, France, to impose sanctions on North Germany and Britain, whose Korea. ambassador Joanne Adamson said “Our current nuclear test is such language was “completely the primary countermeasure China develops energy-saving combustion engines inappropriate” and the discussion taken by the DPRK in which with North Korea was heading in it exercised its maximum self- the wrong direction. restraint,” said the North BEIJING: China will step up China will accelerate the internal combustion engines by cleaner and healthier growth “It cannot be allowed that we Korean diplomat Jon. efforts to develop energy-saving research and development of new 6 percent to 10 percent by 2015 model after years of rapid devel- have expressions which refer to “If the US takes a hostile internal combustion engines technologies, as well as promote compared with the 2010 level. By opment have taken heavy tolls the possible destruction of UN approach toward the DPRK to and promote their use in com- the application of energy-saving expanding the use of energy-sav- on the country’s resources and member states,” she said. the last, rendering the situation ing years to reduce emissions, and emissions-reducing internal ing products, China aims to save environment. Spanish Ambassador Javier Gil complicated, it (North Korea) will according to a guideline issued combustion engines, the guide- 20 million tonnes of fuel, reduce By the end of 2015, China will Catalina said the comment left be left with no option but to take by the Chinese State Council. line said. The country will create carbon dioxide emissions by 62 lower its energy consumption per him stupefied and appeared to be the second and third stronger Energy-saving internal com- a standard system for regulating million tonnes and cut nitrogen unit of GDP by 16 percent from a breach of international law. steps in succession,” he said, with- bustion engines will account for the combustion engine industry, oxide emissions by 10 percent 2010 and lower its carbon dioxide “In the 30 years of my career out indicating what that might 60 percent of the total engines in according to the guideline. during the period. emissions per unit of GDP by 17 I’ve never heard anything like it entail. use by 2015, the guideline issued It also said China will reduce The latest move came amid percent, according to the coun- and it seems to me that we are REUTERS by China’s Cabinet said. the energy consumption rate of China’s growing emphasis on a try’s 12th Five-year Plan. QNA

Myanmar dig Maldives opposition flays pledge by Manila to assert claims over sea MANILA: The Philippines explore within the continent on the Law of the Sea, a coastal Nasheed arrest warrant Spitfire hunter will assert its extended west- shelf,” he said. state’s continental shelf extends ern continental shelf as part The government plans to 200 miles from its baselines. MALE: The main opposition his fingerprints are all over this YANGON: A British Spitfire of efforts to bolster the coun- stake its claim on the country’s States need to file before the party in the Maldives con- trial,” MDP spokesman Hamid enthusiast yesterday vowed to try’s claim over territories in extended western continental UN Commission on the Limits of demned yesterday fresh moves Abdul Ghafoor said in a state- continue searching for Second the disputed West Philippine shelf to bolster Philippine sov- the Continental Shelf for claims to arrest its leader and former ment condemning the new arrest World War planes in Myanmar Sea, a ranking official of the ereignty over territories in the beyond the 200-mile limit. president Mohamed Nasheed, warrant. after the project’s sponsor Department of Energy said West Philippine Sea (South The DOE is helping the DENR who has taken refuge in the Nasheed is accused of abusing pulled out saying stories of bur- yesterday. China Sea). prepare its application claim. Indian embassy in the capital. his powers after he won the island ied aircraft were just “legend”. Energy Undersecretary Ramon The claim on the western con- Oca, however, noted that other The Maldivian government on nation’s first free elections in David Cundall said he remained Oca said the Department of tinental shelf is the second. countries are also claiming the Monday announced that a new 2008. The former pro-democracy “very confident” about the pros- Environment and Natural The country had earlier Philippines’ extended western arrest warrant has been issued activist was ousted last year by pects of finding the iconic single- Resources (DENR) is now pre- claimed its extended eastern continental shelf. for Nasheed to face charges of violent protests and by a mutiny seater aircraft at Yangon airport paring to file its claim before the continental shelf, which covers a “I guess we have overlap with abuse of power while president, by police and troops. US and UN in the Mingaladon district of the United Nations. 13-million-hectare area in the off- Vietnam and China,” the official after a previous warrant expired. have joined India in calling for city, despite splitting with the “If that is approved, that means shore northeastern tip of Luzon. said. “Waheed hides behind so- free elections in the Maldives. project’s backer. we have the exclusive right to Under the UN Convention THE PHILIPPINE STAR called judicial independence, but AFP Online game company Wargaming withdrew its sup- port on Friday saying there was no truth in rumours that dozens of Spitfires were buried in 1945 by Tropical storm Britain, in what was then Burma. Komodo dragon attacks But Cundall, a farmer and air- craft enthusiast who has spent hits Mindanao nearly two decades chasing the Spitfires, slammed the decision guide in Indonesia park MANILA: A tropical storm hit and insisted the hunt would go on. the southern Philippines yes- “Wargaming came into this for JAKARTA: A Komodo dragon Abdurahman was taken to hospi- terday. A flash flood caused by publicity. They are not Spitfire mauled a tour guide in an tal on the nearby island of Flores heavy downpour since Monday enthusiasts at all,” he told a press Indonesian national park yes- where his wounds were being night due to tropical depres- conference in Yangon, adding that terday, just two weeks after a stitched, Stefanus Jalak, a colleague sion Crising left one dead in he would contribute to funding previous attack there by one of who accompanied him, said. the town of New Bataan in the project out of his own pocket. the giant lizards. Until recently, Komodos were Compostela Valley province, “I have interviewed eight eye- The reptile, over two metres believed to hunt with a “bite and according to town spokesman witnesses and I am convinced that (6.6 feet) long, appeared when the wait” strategy — using toxic bac- Marlon Esperanza. they are telling the truth. They guide passed its lair while he was teria in their saliva to weaken or Esperanza said the flood waters were all here in the war or just trekking with four Indonesian kill their prey before descending in five villages are knee-deep and after the war. They are all point- visitors to Rinca island -- one of in numbers to feast. the lone fatality came from the ing to the same area,” he said. two Komodo-inhabited islands But recent research found that village of Andap. According to He said surveys at Yangon’s air- frequently visited by tourists. the dragons’ jaws have highly Romulo Tagalo, spokesman for port had recently identified two “He tried to protect himself sophisticated poison glands that Davao del Norte, the landslide large metal objects, but no digging with a stick but the Komodo was can cause paralysis, spasms and in the village of Mambing dam- had yet been undertaken. stronger and faster than him, and shock through haemorrhaging. aged at least six hectares of lands, The remaining team, including he was bitten on his right calf,” They are native to several destroyed 33 houses, and roads. a local businessman, are awaiting the administrative official of the Indonesian islands and are consid- “There were no reported casual- the arrival of a European com- Komodo National Park, Heru ered a vulnerable species, with only ties so far. The 33 families affected pany that will conduct a specialist Rudiharto, said by telephone. a few thousand left in the world. A Komodo dragon prowls on Rinca island, part of the protected area of by the landslides are safe,” he said. radar search, he added. AFP The 25-year-old guide named AFP Komodo National Park in Indonesia. THE PHILIPPINE STAR WEDNESDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2013 PAKISTAN / AFGHANISTAN www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 13 Shias end protests, agree to bury dead Suspected bombing mastermind arrested in Baluchistan

QUETTA: Pakistani Shias outfit Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat, an road to the airport. In the capi- yesterday agreed to bury their alleged mastermind of Saturday’s tal of Islamabad, protesters gath- loved ones killed in a recent bombing. ered outside the Supreme Court, sectarian bombing, ending four Pakistan has a poor record where the chief justice has opened days of protests, after the gov- when it comes to prosecuting ter- hearings into the violence. ernment said it had arrested 170 ror suspects. More than 60 per- He has demanded reports from suspects linked to the attack. cent of suspects brought before intelligence services on what they The attack at a vegetable mar- anti-terrorism courts in Punjab are doing to counter the threat ket in the town of Hazara on the province were released in 2011. from the Sunni sectarian group outskirts of Quetta in Balochistan “All our demands have been Lashkar-e-Jhangvi. Province on Saturday killed 85 met,” said Shia leader Amin The LeJ claimed responsibil- people and wounded about 200. Shaheedi. “The government has ity for Saturday’s bombing and In an echo of a protest last assured us that Quetta will be the one last month that claimed month after a similar attack left protected now and such incidents nearly 100 lives. Their campaign nearly 100 dead, grieving rela- will not be repeated.” of bombings and assassinations of tives refused to bury their kin in Interior Minister Rehman minority Shias is a bid to destabi- Shia women protest in Quetta on the third day, yesterday. The protest was called off after talks with ministers. a rebuke to a government they Malik said the government had lise nuclear-armed Pakistan and say has repeatedly failed to pro- replaced the provincial police install a Sunni theocracy. which was one of the groups tak- the victims. The youngest victim statement. tect them. chief and offered to heavily for- Sectarian attacks increased ing part in the protest, said a was a five-year-old boy who died The UN secretary general Shia leaders called off the pro- tify the Hazara Shia enclave in last year, killing more than 400 time would be announced for the along with his mother when the “calls for swift and determined test yesterday after Information Quetta. Shias across Pakistan. burials to begin. Another senior bomb, containing nearly a tonne action against those claiming Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira The Hazara community is a On Monday, a Shia doctor Shia leader, Sikandar Gilani, of explosives, demolished a shop- responsibility and perpetrating said four suspects had been killed distinctive ethnic group whose famed for his charity work was said the matter could be resolved ping centre. such actions,” Nesirky said. He and 170 arrested within hours of features and dialect make them shot dead along with his 11-year- if the army gave a guarantee In New York, UN Secretary expressed the UN’s support for the government announcing an easy targets for Sunni militants. old son as he took the boy to they would launch an operation General Ban Ki-moon con- the Pakistani people and the gov- operation against the militants. Protests in support of Shias in school in the eastern city of against the extremists. demned the bombing and called ernment’s efforts to curb violence “The operation will go on until Quetta were also held in other Lahore. Community leaders said In the courtyard of a Shia on Pakistani authorities to take against ethnic groups. all culprits are nabbed,” he said. cities across the country. it seemed to be a sectarian attack. mosque near the protest site, action against the perpetra- Afghan president Hamid Karzai Those held included the pro- In the commercial hub of Daud Agha, Chairman of the scores of coffins lay in neat rows, tors of the attack, Ban’s spokes- also condemned the attack. vincial chief of extremist Sunni Karachi, protesters blocked the Baluchistan Shia Conference most decorated with pictures of man Martin Nesirky said in a AGENCIES

BRIEFLY Afghan women, girls Pakistan finance minister quits

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani officials to head the caretaker stint as World Bank country head Taliban’s target: UN Finance Minister Abdul Hafeez government. in Saudi Arabia. Shaikh resigned yesterday, two But the opposition may object He leaves as the Pakistan cur- KABUL: Afghan women and “In some areas, such groups officials said, amid speculation to Shaikh’s appointment because rency has slid to a historic low of girls are increasingly falling had a presence and held power that he may lead a caretaker he is seen as being too close to 98 rupees against the dollar and victim to violence with a 20 and control greater than local government that must be set up the military and served as priva- the economy is beset by inflation, percent increase last year in the Afghan national security forces,” before national elections sched- tisation and investment minister daily power cuts and plummeting Top rebel rounded number killed or injured even the United Nations said. uled for this spring. under former military dictator foreign investment. though the number of civilian Afghanistan was plagued by Pakistani law stipulates that Pervez Musharraf. Pakistan only has enough for- up, 21 killed in casualties fell for the first time violence between rival factions the cabinet must step down and Shaikh will be replaced by eign reserves left to pay for two in years, the United Nations for much of the 1990s. As a a caretaker government be in the state minister for finance, months worth of imports. In 2008, Afghanistan raids said yesterday. result, many people welcomed place for 90 days before an elec- Saleem Mandviwalla, said one that situation prompted a balance KABUL: Afghan secu- Reinforcing fears about a rise the Taliban when they spread tion. The date for the election has official in the finance ministry of payments crisis only ended rity forces captured a top in insecurity as foreign combat out from the south of the coun- not yet been set. and another high-ranking gov- when the International Monetary Pakistani Taliban com- troops prepare to leave by next try vowing to end the factional “He’s the government’s top ernment official. Fund offered a bailout package mander during an operation year, the United Nations said the chaos. nominee for the prime minister Shaikh, who holds a PhD in of $11bn. But in 2011, that pro- in the east, in a move that country faced a growing threat There are fears that militia fac- in the caretaker government,” economics, taught at Harvard gram was suspended after Shaikh could help improve trust from the return of armed groups. tions will again arise as Western said one of the officials. University and worked at the was unable to push through key between both countries. The threat to Afghanistan’s forces wind down their operations The opposition leader and rul- World Bank for several years, reforms, most notably widening The arrest of Maulvi Faqir civilians in the 11-year war has and withdraw by the end of 2014, ing party must agree on a list of advising 21 countries, including a Pakistan’s tax base. REUTERS Mohammad, a regional com- become a significant source of especially if government forces mander of Tehrik-i-Taliban stress in the relationship between struggle against the Taliban Pakistan (TTP), was hailed as President Hamid Karzai and his insurgency. a “big blow” to the movement international backers, particu- The report’s findings under- Polio vaccine by Afghan officials. larly when civilian deaths are scored “the continuing high Mohammad was captured caused by foreign forces. human cost of armed conflict during a raid in Nangarhar An annual UN report on civil- in Afghanistan”, the UN special province by the Afghan intel- ian casualties in Afghanistan envoy to Afghanistan, Jan Kubis, ligence agency, National showed a 12 percent drop in civil- said. Directorate of Security, and ian deaths in 2012 to 2,754, from While Nato-led foreign forces Afghan police. 3,131 in 2011. had reduced the number of civil- Last year he was sacked as It was the first fall in the ian casualties they caused by 46 commander of the northern number since the UN Assistance percent last year, from 1,088 to Bajaur region, after he told Mission in Afghanistan started 587, deaths and injuries caused by the Pakistani media that the measuring such casualties in 2007. insurgents increased by 9 percent, TTP was holding talks with But despite the good news, the United Nations said. the government. the United Nations said there The drop in civilian casualties He was responsible for sev- had been a 20 percent increase caused by Nato and government eral attacks against Pakistani in the number of Afghan women forces was attributed to fewer forces and was known for his and girls killed or injured in 2012, clashes and fewer air strikes in implementation of Islamic law with more than 300 women and residential areas following a ban in Bajaur. girls killed and more than 560 last year. In the one-day military injured. On Monday, President Karzai operation, about 21 militants “The sad reality is that they issued a similar ban for Afghan were killed and 21 arrested were killed and injured while forces, forbidding them from call- across Afghanistan, the going about their daily work, their ing in Nato air strikes in residen- Ministry of Interior Affairs daily business,” said UN human tial areas. said. rights director in Afghanistan, His decree came several days Afghan Forces and the Nato- Georgette Gagnon. after Afghan forces called in a led coalition forces conducted The return of armed groups Nato air strike on a village in the raids in nine provinces. Five opposing the Taliban insurgency eastern border province of Kunar, other insurgents were wounded but not directly linked to govern- resulting in the deaths of 10 civil- in the raids. The Taliban insur- ment forces was also documented, ians, including five children and gent group, which has been particularly in the country’s north four women. waging an insurgency of more and northeast. REUTERS A health worker administers a polio vaccine to a child during a three-day nationwide vaccination campaign than one decade, has yet to to eradicate polio, near the Afghan border in Chaman, Pakistan, yesterday. make comments. Bus Rapid Transport Plan to cut power subsidy for officials Mursi to visit Pakistan for Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The Capital ISLAMABAD: As the power The panel was informed that Committee member Bushra ISLAMABAD: Egyptian Middle East situation and mat- Development Authority crisis worsens due to rising the power sector in the coun- Gohar added that the provi- President Mohammed Mursi is ters of bilateral interest will fig- (CDA) board yesterday gave circular debt, a parliamentary try had eaten up Rs290bn of the sion of free electricity to Wapda scheduled to fly into Islamabad ure in talks, the source added. in principle approval to the panel on energy in Pakistan has budget during the first seven employees should also end. on a day-long visit on March 18 Mursi had previously cancelled Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) recommended putting an end to months of the year on account of “The government is paying to hold talks with his Pakistani his visit to Islamabad where he to explore avenues of heavy power subsidy for the rich and subsidies. Rs3.97 per unit in subsidy for counterpart Asif Ali Zardari on was scheduled to attend the funding for the project. mighty. While briefing the parliamen- domestic consumers, Rs2.48 per pressing regional and interna- Developing-8 nations’ summit on The board, which met under The panel observed that the tary panel, Water and Power unit for commercial consumers, tional issues, an official source November 22, 2012. Chairman Syed Tahir Shahbaz government should withdraw Additional Secretary Arshad Rs1.89 per a unit for industrial said. The reason however was not observed that the federal capi- subsidy for powerful people, Mirza said that the bureaucracy consumers and Rs3.07 for every “Mursi will be visiting Pakistan known. tal was in need of a transport including parliamentarians, the and parliamentarians had no unit consumed by the agricultural on an invitation from President He will be the first Egyptian system. bureaucracy and employees of the right to enjoy power subsidy. sector,” a power ministry official Zardari,” the source said, add- leader to visit Pakistan in 37 It was decided that the Water and Power Development “If someone can afford an air told the meeting. ing that Mursi will travel to New years. project would be taken up Authority (Wapda) to help ease conditioner, he should pay his Committee Chairman Abbasi Delhi from Islamabad on a state In 1974, the then Egyptian with the transport author- the debt crisis. electricity bill,” he said. said that a rise in the power tar- visit. leader Anwar Sadat had ity of the Punjab province The National Assembly’s spe- Mirza added that the govern- iff was an immediate short-term There is no particular agenda attended the second OIC sum- so that Islamabad’s twin city cial committee on energy crisis ment requires political will to end solution to the power crisis plagu- for talks, the source said. mit in Lahore hosted by Zulfikar Rawalpindi could also be inte- met yesterday under chairman across-the-board subsidies and ing the country. However, issues such as Ali Bhutto. grated in it. AGENCIES Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. put its house in order. INTERNEWS Afghanistan, global terrorism, INTERNEWS WEDNESDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2013 14 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com INDIA

Nagaland home UK offers to cooperate in graft probe minister resigns KOHIMA: Nagaland Home Minister Imkong L Imchen has resigned from the ruling Prime Minister Manmohan Singh seeks help in inquiry into copter scam Naga People’s Front (NPF) gov- ernment, a party official said NEW DELHI: British Prime Singh, eager to show his graft- yesterday. Minister David Cameron prom- plagued government taking action Imchen put in his papers ised full cooperation yesterday ahead of national elections next after the Election Commission with an Indian investigation year, said he had conveyed “our authorities seized cash amount- into alleged corruption in a hel- very serious concerns regarding ing to more than `10m and weap- icopter deal, an issue that has allegations that unethical means ons from his vehicle Monday by clouded his trip to New Delhi. were used” to secure the deal. troopers of Assam Rifles. Cameron arrived in India on “I have sought the full assist- “I felt imperative to tender my Monday pushing for better access ance of the UK in this case,” he resignation from the Council of to the booming market of 1.2 bil- added. The scandal has been an Ministers with immediate effect, lion people and greater trade. unwanted distraction for Cameron owning moral responsibility while While keen to persuade India who is keen to forge a new part- holding public office, even though of the merits of the part-British nership with Britain’s former I have committed no wrong over Eurofighter jets, he has been colony, believing their historical the incident under the law,” dogged by another aviation deal links should provide a foundation Imchen said in his resignation let- involving the Anglo-Italian heli- for a closer partnership. ter, which he submitted to Chief copter maker AgustaWestland. Like other Western leaders Minister Neiphiu Rio. Italian authorities arrested the who arrive eyeing the country’s On the other hand, the oppo- boss of AgustaWestland’s par- enviable economic growth rates, sition Congress has sought dis- ent company Finmeccanica last he is eager for British companies qualification of Imchen from week during an investigation into to benefit from India’s vast invest- contesting the assembly election bribes allegedly paid to secure the ment in infrastructure, health, for violating the model code of $750m Indian government con- energy and defence. Executives conduct. tract in 2010. in his delegation from the worlds The offence committed by Press reports indicate one of of banking, insurance and retail Imchen is a very serious crime the accused middlemen is based in have also been encouraged by the under Arms Act and the case London, while the helicopters are Indian government’s moves late should be investigated by the being made in southwest England. last year to drop some barriers National Investigation Agency. “We will respond to any request to foreign investors. On Monday, troopers of the British Prime Minister David Cameron with his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh after delivering statements for information. I am glad that Cameron has targeted a dou- Assam Rifles seized `1.1m in cash, to the media in New Delhi, yesterday. the Italian authorities are looking bling of annual bilateral trade five pistols, two 7.65 mm calibre into this issue in detail,” Cameron with India, from £11.5bn ($17.8bn) rifles and 140 round of 303 rifle told a press conference with in 2010 to 23 billion pounds by the foreign relations at King’s College their history and large British- with 400 students and Bollywood ammunition from Imchen’s vehi- Indian counterpart Manmohan time he faces re-election in 2015. university in London, said that Indian population, but that New mega-star Aamir Khan at a New cle at Sathupang area in Wokha Singh. Harsh Pant, a expert on Indian Britain and India were bound by Delhi was destined to remain Delhi girls’ college yesterday. district while he was on his way aloof. Singh thanked Cameron for his to his Koridanga constituency in “India has never been about “strong personal commitment to Mokokchung district. close relationships with any India” — this is his second visit This is the second big cash sei- Govt has nothing to hide: Antony country,” he said, referring to its since becoming prime minister in zure in poll-bound Nagaland. embrace of the non-aligned move- 2010 — and said he had invited NEW DELHI: The govern- to parliament,” Antony told was being handled by the defence ment. “They will never be the increased British investments in ment has nothing to hide in the reporters after Partnership Day ministry for the present. sort of partners that some coun- India. “We expressed satisfaction Jayalalithaa meets VVIP chopper controversy and function marking the signing of Antony said his ministry had tries expect them to be or want with progress in our economic is prepared for a discussion Inter-Government Agreement sought assistance of the External them to be.” In moves designed to engagement, while stressing the political rival Vaiko in parliament, said Defence between India and Russia for Affairs Ministry concerning the appeal to his hosts, Cameron has need to do more to take the rela- CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister A K Antony here yes- the formation of BrahMos Joint controversies in the deal when- announced a new same-day visa tionship to a new level,” he said. Minister J Jayalalithaa yes- terday. He also refuted reports Venture.He denied any rift in the ever required and there was no service for Indian business people In 2010, Cameron had given terday surprised everyone by about his resignation. government on the scrapping of lack of coordination. He said and stressed that British univer- heavy backing during talks with exchanging pleasantries with “Our hands are very clean the chopper deal. decisions about defence pro- sities remain welcoming places for Indian leaders to the part-British political rival and MDMK gen- and we have nothing to worry. “There are no differences. The curement were not political. “It Indian students. Eurofighter consortium, which eral secretary Vaiko on a road The government has nothing to government is acting together,” is according to defence procure- He has played cricket to high- was competing for a $12bn con- near here. hide. We will explain everything he said and added that the issue ment procedure.” IANS light the countries’ common love tract to sell 126 fighter jets to the Vaiko was proceeding by foot of the game and joked and spoke air force. AFP with his followers on the outskirts of the city, demanding introduc- tion of prohibition in the state. Jayalalithaa, who was passing by, stopped her car, got out and enquired about Vaiko’s health and Indian rocket to carry his family. The MDMK leader in turn explained the purpose of his walk and extended an advance 7 satellites on Monday birthday greeting. Jayalalithaa’s birthday falls on February 24. CHENNAI: Indian space scheduled launch date — to review This was their first meeting after agency officials are gearing up the situation and give its final nod a long time. In the 2011 assembly to make the rocket that would for the rocket’s flight. elections, the MDMK quit the carry seven satellites launch- The rocket will blast off from AIADMK alliance as it was not ready for Monday with a full the Sriharikota rocket launch given sufficient number of seats system check, an official said. centre, around 80km from here. to contest. In December, MDMK “After mating the satellites The total weight of all the seven propaganda secretary Nanjil with the rocket — Polar Satellite satellites will be around 700kg. Sampath joined the AIADMK. Launch Vehicle — PSLV-C20- a full The Indo-French initiative test of the rocket and the satellites satellite SARAL (Satellite for was done. The rocket at this stage ARGOS and ALTIKA), will study Delhi has two more is considered as test condition,” an the sea surface heights and the official of Indian Space Research data generated will be shared by swine flu deaths Organisation (ISRO) said. both the countries. NEW DELHI: Two people suf- According to officials, the The other six satellites that fering from swine flu died yes- rocket will progress from testable PSLV-C20 would sling into terday while 53 others tested to launch condition in two days orbit are two Canadian satellite positive for the virus here, tak- time after necessary connectors NEOSSat (Near Earth Object ing the toll in the city to four are plugged in. Officials said the Space Surveillance Satellite), and total number of cases to 510 full vehicle test revealed no devia- the world’s first space telescope this year, an official said. tions and everything is progressing designed by Canadian Space “Fifty-three people where normally for the Monday evening Agency (CSA) and Sapphire tested positive for swine flu and flight. During the 59-hour count- satellite built by MacDonald, two deaths have been reported down, the systems will be checked Dettwiler and Associates (MDA), today (Tuesday) from Apollo and the rocket will be fuelled. BRITE and UniBRITE (both Hospital and Ram Manohar Lohia The Launch Authorisation Austria), STRaND-1 (Britain) (RML) Hospital,” a doctor of the Board (LAB) is expected to and AAUSAT (Denmark). Delhi Health Service (DHS) said. meet soon — two days before the IANS AGENCIES

Guru’s hanging barbaric, says NHRC member

NEW DELHI: The hanging of parliament attack convict Afzal Guru was an “abomination” and a “barbaric” violation of human rights, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member Satyabrata Pal said yesterday. However, he said these were his personal views and did not represent the commission in any manner. “Death penalty is an abomina- tion in a democracy and Afzal Guru’s hanging is a barbaric vio- Police remove a noose from the neck of Kashmiri human rights activist lation of human rights. Not only Ashan Untoo, who was depicting a hanging during a protest in Srinagar, his but it is also the violation of yesterday. Untoo demanded the return of Afzal Guru’s mortal remains to rights of his family which did not his family in Kashmir. get the right to grieve,” Pal told reporters. Lamenting at the man- conduct last rites.” solitary cell on February 9. The ner in which Guru was executed, Afzal Guru, 43, was hanged hanging triggered a debate across he said: “The family had the right inside the Tihar Central Jail in the country. to grieve, meet Afzal Guru and the capital and buried near his IANS

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Aussie teens fuel PRAYER TIME News in Numbers EMPLOYMENT - ‘Harlem Shake’ POPULATION RATIO Fajr (Dawn) 4:49 dance craze Shorook (Sunrise) 6:05 SYDNEY: A group of Australian Zuhr (Noon) 11:48 teenagers have sparked a Gangnam Style-like viral dance Asr (Afternoon) 3:04 VP Kammutty craze called the “Harlem Shake”, Maghrib (Sunset) 5:31 with their pelvis-thrusting moves Isha (Night) 7:01 inspiring tens of thousands of Internet copycat clips. The five-some, from Australia’s Sunshine Coast, have shot to WEATHER fame with their 31-second clip “The Harlem Shake v1 (TSCS In Qatar, the percentage of the working population to the Today Thursday Friday Weather original)”, which has been viewed total population grew steadily from 55% in 1986 to 87% in Conditions: more than 12 million times since Partly cloudy Partly cloudy Clear being uploaded to YouTube on 2008. This percentage declined slightly to 75% in 2011. 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ISLAMABAD 22/08 Clear 19/10 Chance of rain 1986 1997 2004 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 AFP Source : http://www.qsa.gov.qa/ Novelist slams ‘plastic’ Kate LONDON: British novelist “She appears precision-made, Hilary Mantel faced a right machine-made, so different from royal backlash yesterday after Diana whose human awkward- describing Prince William’s ness and emotional incontinence wife Catherine as a “shop win- showed in her every gesture.” dow mannequin” with a “plastic Kate, who is expected to give smile” whose only purpose is to birth to her and William’s first breed. child in July, made no reference Prime Minister David to the comments as she visited Cameron waded in to the row an addiction charity in London by criticising the double Booker yesterday. Prize-winning author’s com- But she did reportedly confess ments as “completely wrong”, her nerves about the prospect of while Britain’s patriotic press giving birth. “I did ask her if she leapt to the defence of the preg- was nervous (about giving birth). nant Duchess of Cambridge. She said it would be unnatural if Mantel, 60, said Kate had nei- she wasn’t — she’s human like us,” ther the personality of William’s said Lisa, a mother-of-three who late mother Diana, princess of did not want to give her full name. Wales, nor the presence of his- A spokeswoman for the royal torical heavyweight Anne Boleyn, couple declined to comment on who features heavily in Mantel’s Mantel’s lecture when contacted. novel Wolf Hall. Speaking during a trip to India, In a lecture given two weeks Cameron told the BBC when ago at the British Museum asked about Mantel’s comments: and reprinted this week in the “I think she writes great books, London Review of Books literary but I think what she’s said about journal, Mantel added that Kate Kate Middleton is completely appeared “machine-made” when misguided and completely wrong.” she first emerged in public. “Kate He said that what he had seen Middleton, as she was, appeared of the duchess at public events, to have been designed by a com- Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, at the 2012 Olympics and else- mittee and built by craftsmen, arrives at The Hope House Charity where was “someone who’s bright, with a perfect plastic smile and in South London, yesterday. who’s engaging, who’s a fantastic the spindles of her limbs hand- ambassador for Britain”. turned and gloss-varnished,” Mantel is the only woman Mantel said. to win the Booker Price twice, Mantel said the 31-year-old claiming the first in 2009 for Wolf duchess had gone from being Hall, the opening part of her tril- a “jointed doll on which cer- ogy about Henry VIII’s adviser tain rags are hung” to someone Thomas Cromwell. The second whose “only point and purpose” instalment, Bring Up The Bodies, was to have children, according won the award last year. to the novelist. Before marry- Britain’s Daily Mail newspaper ing second-in-line to the throne described Mantel’s comments William in 2011 and falling preg- as an “astonishing and venom- nant last year, Kate was a “shop- ous attack on the Duchess of window mannequin, with no Cambridge”. A spokesman for personality of her own, entirely Mantel told the Daily Telegraph defined by what she wore”. newspaper that the speech was “These days she is a mother-to- not intended as criticism but was be, and draped in another set of “remarkably sympathetic” to the threadbare attributions. Once she predicament of Britain’s royals, gets over being sick, the press will who have complained for years find that she is radiant,” she said. about media intrusion. The novelist compared Kate Mantel was not available for unfavourably to Boleyn, the comment when her representa- “power player” who married 16th- British author Hilary Mantel tives were contacted by AFP. “The century English king Henry VIII best thing would be to read the before he had her beheaded, and irreproachable: as painfully thin full article in the LRB as that to Diana, who died in a car crash as anyone could wish, without places Hilary’s comments in con- in Paris in 1997. “Kate seems to quirks, without oddities, without text,” said a spokesman for her have been selected for her role the risk of the emergence of char- publisher Fourth Estate. of princess because she was acter,” Mantel said. AFP Wednesday 20 February 2013 10 Rabial II 1434 Volume 17 Number 5616 Price: QR2

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construction bottlenecks and wider Dr Rupert Booth analyses indirect causes of project risks congestion stresses. On procurement issue, incase BY MOHAMMAD SHOEB conference which concluded here would affect funding resources of a sustained fall in the prices of yesterday discussed the various available for Qatar’s large infra- hydrocarbons, he recommended DOHA: Slow economic growth, factors that can have potential structure programme,” he added. to implement the capital projects disruption of LNG transport and impact on infrastructure invest- He further added that intensifi- through public private partnership further intensification of euro ment programmes. cation of euro crisis and drying up basis, instead of financing through crisis may have potential impact Booth, who is working as Associate of liquidity may also have nega- budget. To enhance the predict- on mega-infrastructure projects. Director at ATKINS, Middle East, tive impact on financing, possibly ability of spending decisions he sug- Any delays or inadequate exe- also discussed the relevance of necessitating adjustment to and/ gested introducing Medium Term cution of the investment pro- the latest IMF documents includ- or downscaling of investment in Budgeting Framework. However, grammes may “entail significant ing IMP Report to Qatar’s project the projects. He said that cur- Booth appreciated Qatar’s efforts reputational risk for Qatar”, Dr market with reference to Public rently there are coordination towards deepening domestic credit Rupert Booth, Senior Economist Private Partnership and public pro- mechanisms in some sectors, but market, saying: “Current efforts at ATKINS, said yesterday. curement. He also emphasized on there is “no comprehensive public to develop local debt markets are “Delays and inadequate execu- the need for budgeting, contingency investment management system commendable and will enhance tion of the investment programme planning for key risks and plans to in place” to provide procedures options for domestic financing and Dr Rupert Booth, Senior Economist at ATKINS, addressing audience on the entail significant reputational risk contain expenditure. for project selection, appraisal reduce reliance on foreign funding.” last day of Qatar Projects 2013 conference. KAMMUTTY V P for Qatar,” said Dr Booth during While discussing the various and monitoring which could THE PENINSULA his presentation. He added that set- risk assessment matrix, he reg- result in cost overruns and delays. ting up an integrated public invest- istered four kinds of risks that Under his recommends he reit- ment management programme can have negative impact (direct erated about need for the estab- Inflation rate to remain between 3-4pc would reduce these risks, and the and indirect) on infrastructure lishment of an integrated public passage of the draft public procure- projects. “Risks related to infra- investment management process DOHA: Inflation is expected to increase to five percent in general inflation, and not com- ment law can bring efficiency gains. structure investments are direct to manage scrutiny, selection, deliv- to remain between three and the following years, Dr Rupert modity or tender-price indices. Dr Booth, while analysing the in nature. While slow economic ery and funding of major capital four percent during 2013-2014, Booth, Senior Economist at Atkins is one of the world’s leading direct and indirect causes of risks growth in Europe and emerging projects. He suggested that re-pro- but as infrastructure-related ATKINS, said yesterday. design, engineering and project to infrastructure projects, on the markets such as China and India, filing exercise in the transporta- construction activities pick However, he made it clear that management consultancies. Second Day of ‘Qatar Project 2013’ and disruption of LNG transport tion sector will mitigate potential up momentum, it is projected the comments made relate to THE PENINSULA

75-inch Samsung Smart TV Investors look for less political risks, more liquidity in Mena

DOHA: Less political risk This is the fourth MENA Asset returns; concentration of liquid- and improved market liquid- Management Survey, conducted ity in certain markets and rising ity remain priorities for inves- by FTSE Global Markets, in con- regionalism. tors in the Mena region, a QFC junction with the QFC Authority. Yousuf Al Jaida, Chief Strategic Authority-supported Mena Asset The survey is undertaken quar- Development Officer, QFC Management Survey has noted. terly and measures the outlook of Authority, said: “The FTSE The survey of 90 institutional up to a third of the asset manag- Global Markets survey of inves- investors across 12 countries in the ers operating in the region. tor sentiment is a valuable guide MENA region highlights continu- “At a time of immense market to how investors react to eco- ing concerns over political uncer- change in the global investment nomic and political developments tainty, and they are keen to see market as new institutions and in the MENA region. This latest continuing market liberalisation. regulations impinge on national survey shows how investor senti- The survey shows a discernible and regional investment regimes, ment towards the region is influ- increase in high growth market and a global economy still mired in enced by global as well as regional to high growth market capital the aftershocks of the 2008/2009 trends such as shifts in flows of flows, East to East. However, financial crisis, the asset man- trade and capital. Positive atti- fragmented liquidity hampers agement industry in the MENA tudes towards Qatar substantially A model displays Samsung Electronics’ new 75-inch F8000 Smart LED TV during a media con- the potential growth of stock region is poised on the brink of a reflect the careful evolution of its exchanges in the region. new era”, the survey noted. legal, regulatory and tax environ- ference in Seoul, yesterday. The South Korean firm launched a set of giant, Internet-enabled Equally, the findings hint at One of the key findings of the ment in the light of regional and televisions aimed to boost profits and cement its lead on the world’s TV markets. rapid shifts in market and asset survey was investors’ assessment global changes and the maturing allocation, which up to now have of risk in the Mena region. The Q1 of its financial sector. favoured bonds and private equity 2013 survey shows that investor Andrew Neil, Head of investments, to growing cross sec- sentiment is increasingly factor- Research and New Media, FTSE tion of investible product, including ing in heightened risk.Investors Global Markets, commented: LA Mayor to lead trade mission to Qatar mutual funds, hedge funds, ETFs, responding to the survey were “Heightened political risks in the and money market instruments. asked whether political risk in the MENA region have two effects: LOS ANGELES: The Mayor host the 2022 Fifa World Cup. are not here to just reach out to In this regard, markets such Mena region would improve or the concentration of assets in of Los Angeles, Antonio Commercial ties between the world’s largest corporations, as Qatar, Saudi Arabia,and the worsen over the coming year. those countries that are deemed Villaraigosa, said that he would Qatar and the United States have but companies that can add true United Arab Emirates appear The UAE, Saudi Arabia and more stable, and a shift in the lead a trade and investment expanded at a rapid pace over value to our vision and join us on increasingly popular as invest- Qatar concerned investors least. types of assets employed. It is no mission to Qatar later this year. the last seven years, with trade our journey to 2022 and beyond,” ment destinations. Clearly a Syria, Lebanon and Jordan con- surprise then that in the more A delegation led by the Qatar volumes growing from $738m in he said. paradigm shift in the mobilisa- cerned investors most. stable markets in the GCC inves- 2022 Supreme Committee 2003 to $4.03bn in 2011. This visit underscores the tion of capital is underway in the The findings of the survey tors are increasingly looking at Secretary General Hassan Al On Monday, the Secretary Qatari-American commitment region, influenced by political include shifts in capital flows, equity-based investments and in Thawadi and Susan Ziadeh, the General delivered a presentation to to shared trade growth and to risk, the rise of localised liquidity which are increasingly com- the riskier markets in the North US Ambassador to Qatar, met with over a 100 American companies on economic cooperation in US mar- pools, but not necessarily residing plex and sensitive to changes Africa and Levant bonds seem Villaraigosa on Sunday to discuss the business opportunities the 2022 kets that meet Qatar’s demand for in national stock exchanges, and in political risk; market volatil- to be the investment vehicle of areas of mutual interest including, World Cup presents to the West specialised, first-rate goods and a growing adherence to sophisti- ity,; continued interest in cross- choice, particularly the relatively infrastructure, green technologies, Coast and the United States at a services. cated collateral and risk manage- border investments to achieve safe haven of sovereign bonds.” trade and investment. briefing organised by the US-Qatar Susan Ziadeh said: “The 2022 ment techniques. tax efficiencies and higher THE PENINSULA Los Angeles is the second larg- Business Council and the National Fifa World Cup is a key example est city in the United States, one US Arab Chamber of Commerce. of how Qatar’s rising international the world’s largest economies Al Thawadi explained why the 2022 prominence is bringing about new and is home to six professional Supreme Committee had chosen to and exciting partnership opportu- sport teams. Al Thawadi and initiate one of the committee’s first nities. US firms are world leaders Ziadeh expressed confidence that fact-finding business missions to with unique capabilities and experi- 2,725 factories in the Gulf, says GOIC report the trade mission would deepen the United States and specifically ence in project management, event the vital economic relationship Los Angeles: management, and other areas cru- DOHA: The Gulf Organisation for Industrial about 60.4 percent of the total funds invested in between Qatar and the United “We are here in the United cial to Qatar’s preparations to host Consulting (GOIC) has released the 103rd volume the manufacturing industries. States, and generate economic States — a country that is very the World Cup. American firms of its Industrial Cooperation in the Arabian Gulf The report indicates that the number of factories growth and high quality invest- well known for nurturing and have a proven track record of deliv- Journal. The edition shed light on the industrial in the GCC rose from 2,399 in 2007 to 2,725 in 2011, ment for both countries. incubating innovative spirits, ering world-class projects on time subcontracting and partnership programme in the a growth rate of 3.2 percent. The investments for The Qatar 2022 Supreme releasing them and creating and on budget.” GCC countries, which GOIC is implementing in the same period rose from $73,911m to $195,454m, Committee and the US Embassy great success stories whether on The joint trade mission will collaboration with the United Nations Industrial while the number of employees for this period rose in Qatar began a joint trade an individual basis or organisa- travel to Portland and Seattle Development Organisation. The journal dedicated from 183,650 workers to reach up to 256,254 workers. mission to the Western United tionally — in order to build mutu- today to study the applications an extensive dossier for the Gulf International The edition also pointed out that the GCC coun- States this week to tour sport- ally reciprocal partnerships with of sustainability and green build- Forum and Exhibition for Industrial Subcontracting tries must review their actual need of the foreign ing venues, visit infrastructure companies who are interested in ing ratings to public buildings and and Partnership “Gulf Subcon”, which GOIC will employment, stop recruitment in many professions projects, research innovative, using the 2022 FIFA World Cup sports facilities, as well as oppor- organise in Saudi Arabia next month. and jobs, provide guidance to young men and women sustainable energy technologies Qatar as a platform to target a tunities for cross cultural knowl- The journal featured a new report reveals that the to determine the function and disciplines since the and build mutually beneficial market of 300 million consum- edge sharing and international chemical and petrochemical industries sector in the early stages of study, encourage small and medium partnership opportunities for US ers across the Middle East and best practice design strategies. GCC countries is one of the most important indus- enterprises, encourage handicrafts and professions, companies as Qatar prepares to the Arab World. Moreover, we THE PENINSULA trial manufacturing activities, which represents and create new jobs. QNA WEDNESDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2013 18 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS European stocks LG’s Optimus G Pro Brent, US crude rise jump on positive NEW YORK: Oil prices rose yesterday as traders grew bull- ish amid a rally in U.S. stock markets, even as U.S. pipeline bottlenecks and European eco- German data nomic concerns threatened to weigh on oil markets. US crude for March delivery rose 80 cents to settle at $96.66 Euro climbs to $1.3380; gold dips a barrel. The March contract expires today. US oil futures LONDON: European stocks ral- 900 jobs or ten percent of its mana- rose even as the operators of the lied yesterday, propelled by news gerial staff in Europe and posted 400,000 barrel per day Seaway of soaring investor sentiment in flat 2012 net profits. Pipeline from their Oklahoma eurozone powerhouse Germany. Danone added that the job cuts delivery point to southern Texas London’s FTSE 100 index of lead- would be achieved by relocation said the line would not be able to ing companies rose 0.96 percent to within the company and through reach full capacity in the “foresee- 6,379.07 points, while Frankfurt’s voluntary departures. able future,” potentially leading to DAX 30 soared 1.62 percent to In London, InterContinental surplus crude in the US Midwest. 7,752.45 points, and Paris’s CAC Hotels Group shares fell 1.81 per- Brent for April rose 14 cents 40 jumped 1.88 percent to 3,735.82 cent to 1,953 pence, despite news that to $117.52 a barrel, tracking US points. Madrid’s IBEX 35 index annual profits jumped by almost a futures higher in afternoon trade, climbed 1.39 percent and Milan’s fifth, aided by strong expansion in after earlier falling by more than FTSE MIB added 1.58 percent. China and the US. 80 cents a barrel on European In foreign exchange activity, the In earlier Asian deals, markets economic concerns. European single currency climbed to traded mostly lower as Tokyo Expectations that economic $1.3380 from $1.3351 late in New York slipped following an uptick in the growth in France will miss the on Monday. yen while Chinese shares fell on government’s 2013 target and The dollar dipped to 93.61 yen from fears Beijing may act to rein in caution about Italy’s election 93.96 yen, while the euro dropped to soaring property prices. added to investor uncertainty 125.26 yen from 125.45 yen. Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei 225 lost about the outlook for the euro Gold prices, meanwhile, dipped to 0.31 percent on profit-taking and as zone and weighed on crude prices $1,607.75 an ounce from $1,610.75 on the yen rose after Japan’s finance Models displaying LG Electronics’ new smartphone Optimus G Pro during a press conference in Seoul. yesterday. Brent fell by as much the London Bullion Market. minister said the central bank’s inde- LG Electronics unveiled the latest version of its flagship smartphone, boasting a higher resolution screen as 83 cents a barrel earlier. The widely watched investor con- pendence was safe for now. aimed at gaining a technical edge over bigger rivals like Samsung. REUTERS fidence index calculated by the ZEW Hong Kong, meanwhile, slid economic institute soared to 48.2 1.02 percent and Shanghai dived points in February from 31.5 points 1.25 percent, led by falls in prop- in January. erty stocks amid fears Beijing may That was its highest level since tighten regulations in the sector to April 2010. The reading beat market try to control home prices. QNB to host IIF Mena bank officials’ meeting expectations for a much more mod- US stocks were trading higher in est increase to just 35 points this midday trade, with the Dow Jones DOHA: QNB Group will host the 16th the region to exchange view on the latest in the MENA region along with a number of month, stoking hopes that the euro- Industrial Average up 0.36 percent annual meeting of the International development impacting the financial sector.” delegations and experts from international zone could edge towards economic to 14,032.38 points. The broad-based Institute of Finance (IIF) for Middle Keynote speakers and delegates will financial institutions are expected to attend recovery this year. S&P 500 rose 0.47 percent to 1,526.98 Eastern and North African Bank Chief address the meeting including Tim Adams, this event. Participants will discuss the lat- On the company news front, points, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Executives to be held here on February the newly appointed IIF’s Managing Director, est developments in the global economy and Danone shares rallied 5.90 percent Composite increased 0.33 percent to 22-23. QNB Group is hosting this event along with a senior delegation from the their impact on the financial sector. to ¤53.15 in Paris after the French 3,202.64 points. for the second time after having hosted Institute. Adams took up his new position on They will also discuss developments in food group said it would axe about AFP the 10th meeting of Mena Bank Chief February 1. Previously he was the managing the international banking sector, including Executives in 2007. director of The Lindsey Group, a Washington ways to further develop the capital markets The IIF organises its annual meeting of DC-based economic advisory firm. in the region and potential impact of regula- MENA Bank Chief Executives in association Other keynote speakers include Dr Josef tory reforms on banks and other financial with one of the leading financial institutions Ackermann, Chairman of the Board of institutions. The agenda of the conference in the region to discuss the issues impacting Directors of Zurich Insurance Group. Dr includes discussions on the current economic Microsoft switches Hotmail accounts the global economy as well as developments Ackermann was previously the Chairman situation in the MENA region, in particular affecting the financial sector from a glo- of the Board of Directors of the IIF and the impact of Arab Spring and its short-term NEW YORK: Microsoft said yesterdasy that it had begun switching bal and a regional perspective. Apart from the CEO of Deutsche Bank. Also attending risks and long-term opportunities. Other top- Hotmail accounts to Outlook.com as it officially launches its revamped email the Bank Chief Executives meeting, the IIF this conference is Ibrahim Dabdoub, Chief ics include ways to deepen regional financial service. “Starting today, Microsoft will begin to upgrade every Hotmail user holds on regular basis other annual confer- Executive Officer of the National Bank of markets and infrastructure projects finance. to Outlook.com.,” the company said in a statement. “The upgrade is seamless ences in the Mena region including one for Kuwait and a member of the IIF’s Board Established in 1982, the IIF is a and instant for Hotmail customers; everything including their @hotmail. Chief Risk Officers and Chief Economists. of Directors, who will chair a roundtable Washington DC based global association of com email address, password, contacts, etc., will stay the same.” Ali Shareef Al Emadi, QNB Group’s CEO, discussion on the short-term risks and long- leading financial institutions that includes Microsoft said last year it was overhauling its email service as it adapts said “QNB Group is pleased to host this term opportunities for the region. amongst its members commercial and for mobile users and social media. The number of active accounts on Outlook. prestigious event for the second time as it Other chief executives and senior offi- investment banks and insurance companies. com grew to 60 million in just six months during its preview period, Microsoft offers leaders of the banking community in cials from banks and financial institutions THE PENINSULA said, adding it lets users connect to Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Outlook. com is also “designed to make it easy to send hundreds of photos and videos in a single message,” it said. Launched in 1996, Hotmail was among the first QATARI MARKET Web-based email services. REUTERS Bond Coupon Maturity Currency Mid-Price Yield Moody’s S&P Masraf Al Rayan to pay Qatar Govt 5.15% 4/9/2014 USD 104.88 0.81 % Aa2 AA Qatar Govt 3.125% 1/20/2017 USD 105.75 1.61 % Aa2 AA 10pc cash dividend Qatar Govt 6.55% 4/9/2019 USD 124.75 2.22 % Aa2 AA Qatar Govt 5.25% 1/20/2020 USD 117.75 2.45 % Aa2 AA DOHA: Masraf Al Rayan has announced the distribution of Qatar Govt 4.5% 1/20/2022 USD 112.63 2.88 % Aa2 AA 10 percent cash (QR 1) dividend of the par value of its share Qatar Govt 9.75% 6/15/2030 USD 174.50 3.83 % Aa2 AA to its shareholders and has rescheduled its Extra-ordinary Qatar Govt 6.4% 1/20/2040 USD 132.88 4.32 % Aa2 AA General Meeting to March 25 next due to lack of quorum, Qatar Govt 5.75% 1/20/2042 USD 123.50 4.32 % Aa2 AA according to a QE notification yesterday. Qatari Diar 3.5% 7/21/2015 USD 105.25 1.29 % Aa2 AA These decisions besides approving the bank’s financial report for the year ended December 31, 2012, and other topics on Qatari Diar 5% 7/21/2020 USD 115.63 2.66 % Aa2 AA the agenda at its Annual General Meeting here. The Shariah Comqat 5% 11/18/2014 USD 105.63 1.71 % A1 A- Supervisory Board presented its report on compliance of Masraf Comqat 3.375% 4/11/2017 USD 104.25 2.29 % A1 A- Al Rayan with Shariah principles for fiscal year ended December QIB 3.856% 10/7/2015 USD 104.75 1.99 % NR NR 31, 2012, and the external auditor’s report for 2012 was also QNB 3.125% 11/16/2015 USD 103.50 1.81 % Aa3 A+ presented at the meeting. QNB 3.375% 2/22/2017 USD 104.38 2.23 % Aa3 A+ The AGM agreed to absolve the Chairman and Members of Doha Bank 3.5% 3/14/2017 USD 104.13 2.43 % A2 A- Board of Directors from all responsibilities for the fiscal year ended Qtel 3.375% 10/14/2016 USD 105.50 1.81 % A2 A on December 31, 2012, and approved QR9,860,000 as remunera- tion for the members of the Board of Directors for the same year. Qtel 7.875% 6/10/2019 USD 130.38 2.62 % A2 A KPMG was appointed external auditors for fiscal year 2013 Qtel 4.75% 2/16/2021 USD 111.50 3.11 % A2 A and approved their fees of QR300,000. The bank posted a net Qtel 5% 10/19/2025 USD 111.25 3.87 % A2 A profit of QR1.52bn for the fiscal year 2012, an increase of 7.9 Rasgas 5.5% 9/30/2014 USD 107.13 1.01 % Aa3 A percent compared to 2011. The bank’s total assets reached Rasgas 5.832% 9/30/2016 USD 108.50 3.32 % Aa3 A QR61.62bn compared with QR55.27bn in December 31, 2011, Rasgas 5.298% 9/30/2020 USD 112.13 3.47 % Aa3 A representing 11.5 percent growth. Financing activities increased to a total of QR42.76bn compared to QR34.76bn in 2011, an SOVEREIGNS increase by 23 percent. The deferred EGM will be held at 4pm Bond PDA* Maturity Currency Mid-Price Yield Moody’s S&P on March 25 at Doha Sheraton Hotel. QNA Abu Dhabi Govt 5.5% 4/8/2014 USD 105.88 0.28 % Aa2 AA Abu Dhabi Govt 6.75% 4/8/2019 USD 127.00 2.04 % Aa2 AA Dubai Govt 6.7% 10/5/2015 USD 110.69 2.47 % NR NR Dubai Govt 4.9% 5/2/2017 USD 107.63 2.96 % NR NR Iraq greenlights gas pipeline Dubai Govt 7.75% 10/5/2020 USD 125.00 3.92 % NR NR Dubai Govt 6.45% 5/2/2022 USD 118.38 4.04 % NR NR agreement with Iran, Syria Qatar Govt 4% 1/20/2015 USD 105.63 1.03 % Aa2 AA Bahrain Govt 6.273% 11/22/2018 USD 115.13 3.36 % NR BBB BAGHDAD: Iraq yesterday gave the go-ahead for a frame- Bahrain Govt 5.5% 3/31/2020 USD 109.13 4.01 % NR BBB work agreement to be signed for the construction of pipelines Egypt Govt 5.75% 4/29/2020 USD 94.50 6.73 % B3 /*- B- through Iraqi territory that would deliver Iranian gas to Syria. Morocco Govt 4.5% 10/5/2020 EUR 105.25 3.70 % NR BBB- A cabinet statement said that Oil Minister Abdelkarim Al *Periodic Distribution Amount Luaybi had been instructed to sign the deal, by which Iranian IMPORTANT NOTE: natural gas could be delivered in the future to Europe as well. Published by HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, P O Box 57, Doha, Qatar which In July last year, Iran, Iraq and Syria inked a memorandum is licensed and regulated by Qatar Central Bank and Jersey Financial Services of understanding for the gas pipelines, with Tehran saying that Commission. Information quoted is from publicly available sources or proprietary the total cost of the project would be about $10bn. data and subject to change. HSBC accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising out of the use of all or part of this material. This information is general and does not The construction of pipelines stretching for several thou- take into account individual circumstances, objectives or needs. The price of bonds sand kilometres “should take three to five years once funding is can and does fluctuate. The secondary market for bonds may not provide significant secured,” Iran’s deputy oil minister Javad Ouji said at the time. liquidity or may trade based on prevailing market conditions. Past performance is not Ouji said in July that the project calls for the construction of a reliable indicator of future performance. You should consider these matters and a 56-inch pipeline with a capacity of 110 million cubic metres consult your financial advisor prior to making any investment decisions. a day, connecting southern Iranian port of Assalouyeh to Iraq and then to Syria, with the possibility of extending to Lebanon and Europe. Iraq should initially receive about 20 million cubic metres a day for its power plants, and Syria between 20 and 25 million cubic metres a day, he said. AFP WEDNESDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2013 BUSINESS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 19 EU talks to cap bankers’ bonuses stall Negotiators quit crunch meeting without any agreement; talks to resume next week

BRUSSELS: Negotiations to reckless risk-taking that led to Ireland, which as the holder of the these have seen financial lobby- one senior banker. “You can’t stop allowed to exceed that limit as it introduce a cap on bankers’ the financial crisis, but they face rotating EU presidency, steered ists mushroom in Brussels, some that.” Nicolas Veron, of Brussels can be clawed back. Even some bonuses in the European Union opposition from Britain, home to the talks. A bonus cap would play of whom can earn more than think tank Bruegel, said tighter bankers agree remuneration has stalled yesterday, after EU the region’s financial capital. well with austerity-weary voters, ¤400,000 ($534,000) a year. bonus curbs would do little to to be tackled. countries and the bloc’s parlia- Othmar Karas, the Austrian who take a dim view of bankers’ In London, home to some of reform Europe’s banks. “The rea- Under pressure from regula- ment clashed over how far to go member of parliament who is nego- continuing to take lottery-sized the globe’s biggest dealing rooms, son Europe is taking an ever more tors and shareholders, banks have in curbing pay for the industry’s tiating the final shape of the law, bonuses from an industry propped bankers said the new regime radical approach to regulation is cut bonus pools and awards are top earners. said the parliament was sticking to up by trillions of euros of taxpay- would prompt a move to higher because it hasn’t managed to solve increasingly deferred for longer The talks, described as tense by demands for a maximum limit on ers’ money. basic pay rather than a shift away its financial crisis,” said Veron. periods, subject to clawbacks one person present, with some in bankers’ bonuses of two times sal- But disagreement on this point from the skyscrapers of Canary European wrangling over bank- and sometimes paid in ways that the room “doing a lot of yelling”, ary if given shareholder approval. could have a far wider fallout as it Wharf and the City of London ers’ pay has already held up an mean there is no payout if the resume next week. Although a “This chapter has not ended,” he could further delay a wider body financial district. EU law meant to implement a glo- bank’s fortunes falter. cap on bonuses still appears likely, said after the talks. of legislation introducing stricter Some argue that switching bal bank capital accord known as Britain has not capped bank- it is unclear whether the limit will Another official who followed capital rules for banks, known as the focus to basic pay could Basel III, one of the world’s most ers’ basic pay. London dominates be set at the level of a banker’s the discussions said there had Basel III, to make them safer. Talks perversely encourage more important regulatory responses the market for foreign exchange annual salary as early indications been no agreement on bonuses, also examined these rules but here, risk-taking, as bankers’ earn- to the financial crisis. and derivatives trading and its suggested, or higher. with several parties unhappy with there was also divergence. ings would be less dependent on While London has accepted property market, luxury stores Lawmakers in the European a proposal to allow for a higher Banks have pushed for months performance and could not be that the cash bonus should be no and jobs pool is heavily depend- Parliament, backed by Germany cap of three times salary. “There to influence the rules, flood- clawed back if things go sour. higher than a banker’s annual sal- ent on high-spending investment and France, have argued that still remain a few issues to be ing lawmakers with suggested “All you’re going to do is con- ary, it says a bonus paid in share bankers. caps on bonuses will prevent the resolved,” said a spokeswoman for amendments. Regulations such as vert bonus to fixed salary,” said options, for example, should be REUTERS

Drake & Scull Qatar bags Samsung unveils new products QR304m project contract and services DOHA: Drake & Scull Qatar powerhouse markets such as KSA (DSI Qatar), a regional mar- and the UAE. The gradual roll- DOHA/DUBAI: Samsung ket leader in integrated design, out of the ambitious infrastruc- Electronics yesterday unveiled engineering and construction ture development programme new products and services that disciplines, has been recently related to Doha’s hosting of the define its vision for the con- awarded a QR 304m contract World Cup in 2022 and the Qatar sumer electronics industry, for the design, supply, installa- National Vision 2030 is a key fac- where technology enables con- tion and commissioning of MEP tor that is driving market growth. sumers to discover a world of works for a mix use real estate In addition, there is also the rail possibilities. development project in Doha. side that is coming on stream – Presenting at the company’s The project mainly covers another priority project of the Middle East and North Africa substructure and superstructure government that is part of our Forum, Samsung laid out its vision works within a 260,000 square target areas.” of creating new, richer experi- meter built-up area encompass- “These large-scale projects ences for consumers through its ing three superblocks with vari- will certainly create unique and deep understanding of the region ous structures such as residential unprecedented challenges and and its relentless pursuit of dis- buildings, schools, utilities, offices will subsequently require broadly covery and innovation. and retail buildings. DSI Qatar experienced contractors and con- “Thanks to our understanding further revealed that it is cur- sultants that have the resources, of consumers and their lifestyles rently showcasing its high-profile knowledge and strong finan- in the Middle East and North projects and sharing key insights cial capability to support these Africa, Samsung has seen tre- on emerging industry trends dur- projects. This is where Drake mendous growth in the region,” ing its participation at the Meed & Scull stands out as the most said Kyung-tae Bae, President of Qatar Conference 2013. competent in carrying out the Samsung Electronics in Middle Karem Akawi, Area General MEP components of such projects East and North Africa. Manager, Drake & Scull Qatar, because of our highly special- “We have achieved 65 percent said: “The development serves ised expertise and our proven sales growth in 2012 and stand as one of our flagship projects in track record in delivering large- as a leading consumer electronics Qatar that strongly demonstrates scale projects. The Meed Qatar brand, and we plan to continue Officials posing for a picture in Dubai recently. the full spectrum of our service Conference surely serves as an pushing the company forward this portfolio. Our integrated EPC excellent venue to showcase our year. From Smart TVs that are consumers, bringing not just what PCs and printers. It demon- personalized user experiences. solutions and particularly the strengths and strategic advan- redefining the TV experience to they expect, but what they’d never strated how it is redefining prod- Samsung’s complete portfolio MEP and the Water & Power are tages to support the unprece- hyper-connected cameras, intel- dreamed was possible.” uct categories across virtually all will be on display at the Samsung vital factors that will strengthen dented infrastructure work that ligent home appliances and the Delivering on this promise, of its product lines; and reinvig- Middle East and North Africa our presence in Qatar, which we is being carried out across Qatar,” most versatile PCs, our regional Samsung unveiled significant orating the consumer electronics Forum at the Grand Hyatt in expect to develop into a long-term added Akawi. product line up this year reflects innovations in television, home market with seamless content Dubai. market on par with other regional THE PENINSULA our commitment to delight appliances, connected cameras, discovery, intuitive control, and THE PENINSULA Qatari bourse index down by 0.17 percent

DOHA: Qatar Exchange was down 14.77 with the federal government. The latter Monetary Fund, seen as crucial to support points or 0.17 percent to 8,779.90 points yes- announced a new formula in December that the country’s battered economy and to sta- terday from the previous closing of 8,794.67. includes a levy on revenues as well as profits. bilise a currency crisis. Among the top losers were Qatar National The firm also proposed a cash dividend of “The law debate makes it very difficult Bank whose share dropped 0.54 percent to 0.3 dirhams per share. to expect when the elections will be held,” QR130.10, Commercialbank lost 0.26 per- Dubai’s measure rose 1.7 percent to its said Ahmed Kheir El Din, a Cairo-based cent to QR76.50, Qatar Insurance fell 4.52 highest close since November 2009. It has trader. “We don’t know what will happen percent to QR57 and Masraf Al Rayan was risen 16 percent year-to-date. Stocks have with the IMF (International Monetary down 3.82 percent to QR24.91. rebounded following tentative signs of recov- Fund) loan or the appointment of a new The banking and financial sector dropped ery in Dubai’s property sector, but the share government.” 0.17 points, the insurance sector added 2.66 index remains about 70 percent below a 2008 Non-Arab foreign were net sellers, while points, the industrial sector gained 0.68 peak. Abu Dhabi’s index eased 0.2 percent, Arab were net buyers, bourse data shows. points and the services sector fell 0.31 points. down from Monday’s 39-month high. Commercial International Bank is the Meanwhile, Dubai telecom operator du Elsewhere, Egypt’s index fell 1.2 percent main drag, falling 3.2 percent. Orascom made its largest one-day gain in 10 months, to its lowest level in February as political Telecom and Media sheds 1.4 percent and surging to a four-year high and boosting uncertainty spurred foreign investors to cut EFG-Hermes dips 2.8 percent. the broader index after it posted quarterly risk exposure. Egypt’s constitutional court In Saudi Arabia, the index slipped 0.4 per- results that beat analysts’ estimates. rejected five articles of a draft election law cent, declining for a third session. Large- Most regional markets in the Gulf Arab on Monday and sent the text back to the caps led losses with Saudi Basic Industries region declined. Shares in Du jumped 11.7 country’s temporary legislature for redraft- Corp and Al Rajhi Bank slipping 0.8 and percent to Dh4.12 in its biggest gain since ing in a ruling that may delay a parliamen- 0.7 percent respectively. Investors shunned April 2012. Du’s fourth-quarter profit more tary poll due in April. large-caps, petrochemical and banking than doubled to Dh994m as it wrote back Investors are worried about the economic shares, after disappointing fourth-quarter tax provisions. UAE telecom operators are uncertainty caused by the delay, includ- earnings and muted growth. taxed via royalties under license agreements ing a $4.8bn loan from the International QNA/REUTERS

BMW recalls 750,000 cars

FRANKFURT: BMW is recalling about 750,000 of its vehi- • Bullion - Mumbai cles in the United States, Japan, Canada and South Africa due Gold (10 gm) Standard Rs. 30280 the chance of an electrical failure that may cause the cars to stall unexpectedly, US regulators and the company said. Silver (1 kg) Rs. 58220 Vehicles sold in Germany, BMW’s home market, and the • Indian Rupees QR1 = 14.79 rest of Europe are not involved in the recall. The recall affects • Sensex Bayerische Motoren Werke AG’s popular 3-Series sedans, con- BSE 19501.08 vertibles, coupes and sports wagons, as well as its 1-Series coupes NSE 5898.20 and convertibles and Z4 two-seat roadsters. In some markets, • LIC (International) launches New Gold Investment Plan ‘GOLD PLUS’ – the X1 crossover vehicle is also part of the recall. which provides an opportunity to invest in GOLD ETF & GOLD SPOT, PAN The affected vehicles were built between March 2007 and Card/Demat Account not required. July 2011. Among major BMW markets, the company is recall- ing 504,545 cars in the United States, 100,000 in Japan, 65,285 • Short-term investment plan from LIC International upto 6.4 percent return in Canada, and 50,000 in South Africa, the company said. The p.a. (in dollar) vehicles involved in the recall include the 3-Series sedans, cou- • Housing loan from HDFC LTD pes, convertibles and sports wagons from the 2007-2011 model • Mutual Fund: Buy & Sell: SBI MF, HDFC MF, UTI MF, Birla Sun Life MF, years, the 1-Series coupes and convertibles from model years Tata MF, Reliance MF etc. 2008-2012 and the Z4 vehicles from model years 2009-2011. Contact: Investec, Tel: 44325060/44365060 email: [email protected] REUTERS WEDNESDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2013 20 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MARKET

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-0.35 4733 Gkn/D 261.7 4.4 1544284 Chowgule St-B/D 15.55 0.05 12210 Hcl Infosys-B/D 35.05 0.25 42411 Kalpat Power-B/D 83.2 -0.05 10384 Orient.Carb.-B/D 99.15 2.7 4255 Hsbc Holdings/D 722.7 -3.3 3908918 Cipla-A/D 386.95 7.45 118030 Him.Fut.Comm-B/D 8.73 0.25 416977 Kalyani Stel-B/D 51.9 2.45 53474 Orient.Carb.-B/D 99.15 2.7 4255 Imperial Tobac/D 2371.6694 17 375370 City Union Bk-/D 58.2 0.5 52496 Himat Seide-B/D 34.15 -0.3 6735 Kanoria Chem-B/D 37.5 0.35 1191 Oudh Sugar-B/D 24.4 0.45 4434 WEDNESDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2013 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 23 Team AISM Late triple lifts Canadiens maintains lead with Blackhawks on the brink of NHL history after 3-2 win over Los Angeles victory MONTREAL: The Montreal After finishing last in the Canadiens unleashed a three- Eastern Conference a season RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE: goal salvo in the third period ago, the red-hot Canadiens (10- Dubai-based Team AISM and goaltender Peter Budaj pro- 4-1) have moved to the top of the maintained the overall lead by tected the shutout in a 3-0 vic- Northeast Division in the 48-game claiming the fourth leg of the tory over Carolina Hurricanes lockout-shortened season. EFG Bank Sailing Arabia – yesterday. Cam Ward turned back 23 The Tour following a night of Brandon Prust broke the dead- shots for Carolina but folded in drama for the world-class crews lock at 2:06 in the final period the third as the injury-weakened from around the world and the before Tomas Plekanec and Max Hurricanes saw their three-game Gulf region competing between Pacioretty also netted shots 28 winning run come to an end. Dubai and northern Emirate seconds apart to overwhelm the Captain Eric Staal had his Ras Al Khaimah, yesterday. visiting Hurricanes and give the 11-game point streak snapped in At only 53 miles up the coast Canadiens a fourth straight win. the defeat for Carolina (8-5-1) as from Dubai to Al Hamra which Budaj, filling in for the flu- they battled with an ailing lineup. is the second shortest leg on the ridden Carey Price, needed to Forwards Jeff Skinner and Tim bruising 15 day and 760 nautical make just 19 saves to record his Brent along with defensemen Joni mile EFG Bank Sailing Arabia first shutout with Montreal. In Pitkanen and Tim Gleason were – The Tour, should have been Price’s absence, Budaj has won a all sidelined with injury. routine. pair of games while fending off “You’re going to have injuries, But due to delays in Dubai tak- 37-of-38 shots. everyone’s going to go through ing longer than anticipated, the “It definitely helps my confidence it, and you have to find a way scheduled mid-morning start was to get two wins and to be able to to win,” Hurricanes coach Kirk delayed until afternoon, forcing play well,” Budaj told reporters. Muller said. crews to re-equip themselves and “Especially when the team in front “It was an opportunity for other their boats ready for a night time of me works really hard, I wanted guys and we just didn’t capitalise finish. to play really great.” or get the job done.” The result was a race of intense Meanwhile, Jonathan Toews, fighting in darkness with the wind Brent Seabrook and Patrick ranging from zero to as much as NHL Results Sharp scored to spark the 17 knots, with the boats reach- Ottawa 2 New Jersey 1 Chicago Blackhawks to a 3-2 win Drayson Bowman (21) of the Carolina Hurricanes skates with the puck while being chased by Alex Galchenyuk ing or sailing downwind with Philadelphia 7 NY Islanders 0 over defending National Hockey (27) of the Montreal Canadiens during their NHL game at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, yesterday. Bertrand Pace’s overall leader, Colorado 6 Nashville 5 League champion Los Angeles AISM, continually a nose ahead. Montreal 3 Carolina 0 yesterday and on the brink of Following AISM into Al Hamra Toronto 3 Florida 0 NHL history. a regulation-time draw, to open owners and players. If Chicago 2006-2007 Anaheim Ducks for were the youthful Team Messe The Blackhawks improved an NHL season that began can avoid a regulation-time loss the NHL’s all-time record of going Frankfurt led by Marcel Herrera Phoenix 4 Calgary 0 to 12-0 with three over-time only last month as a result of against Vancouver on Tuesday, 16 games into a season without a and in third team BAE Systems. Anaheim 3 Columbus 2 losses, each worth one point as a money dispute between club the Blackhawks will match the regulation defeat. AGENCIES Yet the finishing order did little to tell of the drama that unfolded for the teams at around 20 miles Heir Apparent Shooting Cup out from the finish and an hour and a half after it turned dark. Just at a time when the boats were being pushed to limit sailing high under their big spinnakers, the fleet came across an area densely populated with fishing boats and their nets. As Cedric Pouligny, skipper of BAE Systems described the high jump manoeuvre they had to per- form each time they ran into a net. He said: “Basically you went from 10 knots of speed to zero, then you had to broach and make even more heel before the boat could get off again.” Broaching normally occurs when a boat is overpowered in a gust, the rudder loses control and the boat is forced over on its side. Bahya Mansour Al Hamad (centre), winner in the 10m Air Rifle at the Heir Apparent Shooting Cup poses for a picture with second place Aisha Al Mutawa (left) and bronze medal winner Unfortunately the result on Mahboba Akhlaqi at the Losail Shooting Complex, yesterday. The Heir Apparent Shooting Cup, is organised by Qatar Shooting and Archery Federation, which began on February 14, this leg was determined by those who got through the fishing nets and will end on March 2. CENTRE: Al Hamad poses for a picture. RIGHT: Ali Rashid Al Mohannadi (centre), winner in the 10m Air Rifle competition poses for a picture on the podium with the fastest. second place Ibrahim Yafei (right) and third place Mohammed Sabri. THE PENINSULA Table Tennis: Qataris set for qualifiers today

DOHA: Fifteen Qatari table tennis players will begin their 2013 Qatar Open campaigns when the qualifying rounds begin today. In the men’s category, Ahmad Al Mohannadi ranked the high- est at 470 in the world, is among the 10 male Qataris to take part in this top event at the Qatar Women’s Sports Hall at Aspire Zone. Al Mohannadi, who will play both his qualifiers today, has been grouped with Japan’s A picture of the venue of the Qatar Open Table Tennis Championships to be held at Qatar Women’s Sports Asuka Sakai (240) and Italy’s Hall from today. RIGHT: A file picture of Qatar’s Ayah Magdi in action during a competition. Magdi will be Mihai Bobcica (99) in Group 12, seen in action during the qualifying rounds today. PICTURE BY: KAMMUTTY VP after the qualifying and main draw was conducted yesterday. Belgium’s Yannick Vostes and to tackle France’s Carole world champion Zhang Jike who Fahed Almughanne will Ukraine’s Oleksandr. Grundisch and Singapore’s clinched the Kuwait Open title have to overcome Singapore’s Meanwhile, Mohammed Al Siyun Isabelle Li if she is to earlier this week. Zhikang Wu and Brazi’ls Sulaiti is in Group 24 along with advance to the main round. World number two, Zhang Gustavo Tsuboi, if he is advance Mattias Karlsson of Sweden and Maha Faramarzi will clash will be among the six Chinese in the main draw. Czech Republic’s Pavel Sirucek. against Hong Kong’s Kem men in action, which includes In Group 21, Qatar’s German In Group 25, Faisal Al Hoi Dee and Japan’s Yuki world number one and defend- Shemet has been drawn against Otaibi has been drawn against Matasumoto in Group 9, ing champion Xu Xin. Daniel Kosiba of Hungary and whilst Khouloud Hussain is in Ma Long and Wang Hao, who Table Tennis England’s Liam Pitchford. Group 10 along with Belarus’ are ranked third and fourth in The ninth male Qatari, Alexandra Privalova and Japan’s the world will also be seen in Qatar Open Khalifa Salah will face Janas Miyu Kato. action. Playing System: Jakab of Hungary and Hong The fifth female Qatari to World number six, Ma Lin, Knockout System Kong’s Ting Chun Wong in compete, Hissa Al Hamad will also of China will fancy his Singles Event Group 27. play Egypt’s Dina Meshref chances of winning the title on In the last Group (29), which today, before facing Japan’s February 24. Qualification Round consists of four players, Ahmed Haruka Saka and Korea’s Yujin One person who could stop Group Round-Robin Alawalaqi will play Egpyt’s Jo tomorrow. the Chinese clinching the title Matches - Best of 7 Games Ahmed Saleh, France’s Romain During the qualifying round, could be world number seven Main Round Lorentz and Iraq’s Shaho the playing system is round- Yuan-Chih Chuang of Taiwan. Knockout System Ameen. robin, with matches best of Elsewhere in the women’s Matches - Best of 7 Games Elsewhere, in the women’s seven games. Thirty-two places event, world number one Ning category, Ayah Magdi, who are up for grabs in the qualify- Ding of China will be aiming to 32 seeded and 32 qualifiers became the first Qatari woman ing rounds. clinch her first title in Qatar, Doubles Event to compete at the London 2012 This year’s main draw line-up having come second in 2011. Qualification Round Olympic Games in July has been in both the men’s and women’s China also has the world Group Round-Robin drawn in Group 7. category is likely to draw up number two and three, Shiwen Matches - Best of 5 Games Magdi, 18, will face Ukraine’s some interesting encounters Liu and Xiaoxia Li competing in Main Round Gaponova today before meeting with world and Olympic cham- the $212,000 event. India’s Ankita Das tomorrow in pions set to feature on Friday. The competition will consist Matches - Best of 7 Games the qualifying round. The seeded players in the men’s of singles and doubles categories. 16 Positions (8 seeded and 8 qualifiers) Noora Al Abri will have category includes Olympic and THE PENINSULA WEDNESDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2013 24 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Asia holding McIlroy, Woods head WGC out for hero as season starts

Accenture Match Play field SINGAPORE: Asian golf returns this week with the search intensifying for a first global superstar to lead the McIlroy, Watson, Schwartzel lead loaded Jones bracket in Arizona region into a bright and innova- tive future -- and put its current squabbles in the shade. MARANA, ARIZONA: With four billion people, a World No. 1 Rory McIlroy growing middle class and thou- and three-time winner Tiger sands of courses, it is seen as just Woods top the list of favour- a matter of time before a player ites in the $8.75m World Golf of genuine world stature emerges, Championships Accenture but the process so far has been Match Play Championship that frustratingly slow. begins today. As the Asian Tour starts its Woods, a 14-time major cham- 10th season with the Zaykabar pion chasing the record 18 majors Myanmar Open tomorrow, won by Jack Nicklaus, comes off a Japan’s Hiroyuki Fujita, 43, is practice round last weekend with the sole Asian representative in US President Barack Obama and the world’s top 50, with only nine a victory last month at Torrey others in the top 100. Pines on his 2013 US PGA debut. South Korea’s 41-year-old McIlroy, who lost last year’s YE Yang won the 2009 PGA Match Play final to American Championship but further suc- Hunter Mahan, missed the cut cesses have been scarce, with at Dubai in his only prior start Asian players largely unimpres- this year. McIlroy won the 2012 sive against their European and PGA Championship and the 2011 American rivals in the region’s US Open. biggest events last year. The Northern Irishman opens It is a situation tacitly against Irishman Shane Lowry acknowledged by officials with in a Bobby Jones bracket that the Asian Tour’s eight-point also has a first-round matchup wishlist for the next 10 years, between another Northern unveiled last week, including Irishman Graeme McDowell and Justin Rose of England hits balls while practising for the WGC Accenture Match Play Championship golf tournament in Marana, Arizona, yesterday. three Asians in the top 10, three Ireland’s Padraig Harrington, RIGHT: Chris Wood of England plays a shot in Marana, Arizona, yesterday. Wood won this year’s Qatar Masters last month in Doha. more major-winners and Asia’s both past major winners. first superstar. Woods tops the Gary Player Matteo Manassero. The field of 64 bracket, and Lowry were added against Scotsman Richie Ramsay. Justin Rose. McIlroy’s quarter of “Golf is in its infancy in the bracket with an opener against is lacking two of the world’s top 64 to the field to replace Snedeker Oosthuizen could face country- the draw also features reigning Asia-Pacific region. It takes time, US compatriot Charles Howell. players after 2012 US PGA play- and Mickelson. England’s Luke man Branden Grace in the second Masters champion Bubba Watson, and it takes time to develop per- Woods lost in the second round off champion Brandt Snedeker Donald, the top seed in the Sam round and Els in the third. The who opens with England’s Chris sonalities in particular,” tour CEO last year and has not gone past withdrew with sore ribs and Phil Snead bracket, opens against Hogan bracket also features three Wood; 2011 Masters winner Charl Mike Kerr said. the second round since beating Mickelson pulled out for a family Germany’s Marcel Siem. Last Asian aces. Japan’s Hiroyuki Schwartzel of South Africa, who “All sport is personality-driven Stewart Cink in the 2008 final. vacation. year, as the defending champion, Fujita opens against American opens against American Russell but I think the foundations are Mahan, the only American Sweden’s Fredrik Jacobson, Donald lost in the first round to Matt Kuchar while Thailand’s Henley and 2007 Masters winner there, the fundamentals are finalist in the past four years, who opens against reigning Els. South Africa boasts a top seed Thongchai Jaidee will play Spain’s Zach Johnson, an American who there, the growth is going to be starts at the opposite end of British Open champion Ernie Els in Louis Oosthuzien, who leads Sergio Garcia and South Korean opens with Australian Jason Day. there. It (developing stars) won’t the same bracket against Italy’s of South Africa in the Ben Hogan the Ben Hogan bracket and opens KJ Choi will face England’s AFP necessarily happen by itself, it’s not that easy. “But I certainly believe that we are poised now for a period Mahan puts on the blinkers for Match Play defence of real and sustainable growth through full-field Asian Tour MARANA, Arizona: “There’s no defending here. It’s there I started playing better,” from the first tee, try to hit a lot events and through partnerships Reigning champion Hunter just trying to win this week, try- he recalled of a week in which of good quality shots and try to with Europe, the PGA Tour, with Mahan (pictured) has turned ing to beat the guys who are going he totalled 35 birdies in 96 holes. put pressure on your opponent,” Japan and with others.” to reverse psychology for this to play in front of you and that’s “My game from the driver to said Mahan, who will face Italy’s Asian Tour officials argue that week’s WGC-Accenture Match going to be a tough challenge. The the putter, every part of it, was Matteo Manassero in the opening regional golf would be in a bet- Play Championship by refus- score is kind of irrelevant.” strong. It was some of the best round today. ter place if not for the stand-off ing to accept he is defending Mahan beat Northern Ireland’s golf that I ever played.” “You have to play good. That’s with rival circuit OneAsia, which the title at the elite World Golf Rory McIlroy 2&1 in last year’s Mahan’s list of victims last year the only thing that matters. emerged in 2009 and left the two Championship event. final to claim his second WGC included US Ryder Cup players There’s no sort of lucky charm fighting for their share of an The American knows full crown, ending a week of domi- Matt Kuchar and Steve Stricker, or anything like that increasingly crowded market. well that matchplay golf can be nant golf that began with his 2009 PGA Championship winner “This isn’t really a place to sit But there is little sign of a extremely fickle and he believes closest match on the opening day. Yang Yong-eun of South Korea back and let your opponent make ceasefire this year. his best strategy is to be as After scraping past fellow and McIlroy, who was then the a mistake. That’s when you’re The Asian Tour is still consider- aggressive as possible while trying American Zach Johnson in a world number two. going to lose.” ing whether to appeal November’s to forget about what happened at first-round clash that lasted 19 The American did not trail Asked who he rated as the important court judgement in Dove Mountain 12 months ago. holes, Mahan took full control of in any match that week after best matchplay golfers assem- Singapore which found it acted “Last year has nothing to do his next five matches while play- the third hole of his encounter bled at Dove Mountain this week, illegally by barring players from with this year,” Mahan, 30, told ing what he described as some of with Yang in the second round, Mahan replied with a grin: “(Ian) OneAsia events. reporters on Monday while pre- the best golf of his life. a contest he went on to win 5&3, Poulter, I think Tiger (Woods) is Women’s golf is already domi- paring for today’s opening round “First match last year I didn’t and he is aiming for a similarly a great match play player and nated by Asians, with world in the Arizona desert. “The road play great and I was lucky to aggressive approach this week. probably Luke Donald. number one Tseng Yani among will be just as hard as last year. get a win versus Zach, but from “You’ve got to be aggressive AFP eight in the top 10. AFP Katusha’s Heir Apparent Cup basketball from February 25 return swells DOHA: Nine teams will The Heir Apparent Cup vie for top honours in the Heir Apparent Cup of Qatar Group 1 – Al Sadd, Eljaish, Al Ahli, Al Gharafa Paris-Nice, Basketball Federation (QBF) Group II – Al Rayyan, Al Arabi, Wakra, Al Shamal, which will begin from February Qatar SC 25 at Al Gharafa Indoor Hall. Sadd vs Gharafa 5.00pm Criterium Feb 25 The participating teams have Eljaish vs Ahli 7.00pm PARIS: Katusha’s successful been clubbed into two groups at Arabi vs Wakra 5.00pm appeal to be reintegrated into the draw ceremony, informed Feb 26 cycling’s World Tour means 23 QBF officials. Qatar vs Shamal 7.00pm Gharafa vs Eljaish 5.00pm teams instead of the usual 22 will Officials of all the participat- Feb 27 line up for the Paris-Nice and ing teams were present for the Ahli vs Sadd 7.00pm Criterium du Dauphine races, draw conducted by QBF officials Rayyan vs Wakra 5.00 Feb 28 organisers ASO announced yesterday. Arabi vs Qatar 7.00 yesterday. Group I consists of Qatar Wakra vs Qatar 5.00 “We aren’t going to leave a Basketball League (QBL) winners March 1 team by the side of the road,” Al Sadd, Eljaish, Al Ahli and Al Shamal vs Rayyan 7.00 Christian Prudhomme, director Gharafa. Ahli vs Gharafa 5.00 March 2 of the two stage events as well as QBL runners-up Al Rayyan Sadd vs Eljaish 7.00 the Tour de France, said. have been placed in Group II Rayyan vs Qatar 5.00pm Katusha are back in cycling’s along with Al Arabi, Al Wakra, March 3 Arabi vs Shamal 7.00pm top league after overturning their Al Shamal and Qatar Sports Club. Shamal vs Wakra 5.00pm original exclusion from the cir- In the preliminary round, each March 4 cuit on appeal to the Court of team will play against all the Rayyan vs Arabi 7.00pm Arbitration for Sport (CAS). teams in the group in a single 1st Group I vs 2nd Group II 5.00 March 7 CAS handed down its verdict round format. 1st Group II vs 2nd Group I 7.00 in favour of the controversial The top 2 teams from each 2nd Group I vs 1st Group II 5.00 Russian outfit last week.While 23 group at the end of the prelimi- March 8 2nd Group II vs 1st Group I 7.00 teams compete for the March 3-10 nary round will qualify to the 1st Group I vs 2nd Group II 5.00 Paris-Nice and June 2-9 Criterium play-offs. March 10 du Duaphine, the cast list for the The play-offs will be in the 1st Group II vs 2nd Group I 7.00 Tour de France remains at 22, best-of-five series, with the first March 11 2nd Group I vs 1st Group II 5.00 Prudhomme said - the 19 teams place team from Group I taking If with World Tour licences plus three on second place team Group II, necessary 2nd Group II vs 1st Group I 7.00 invitees, instead of the traditional while Group II winners will clash March 13 1st Group I vs 2nd Group II 5.00 four. He added that the number of with Group I runners-up. If riders per team would remain at Al Arabi won the Heir necessary 1st Group II vs 2nd Group I 7.00 nine for the Tour de France, rather Apparent Cup last year. The than the eight-strong teams for the final will be played on March 15 A player of Eljaish attempts to score a point against Al Rayyan during their match of the Qatar Basketball March 15 Final 6.00pm other races. AFP at 6.00pm. THE PENINSULA League at Al Gharafa Indoor Arena, in this February 7, file picture. Venue: Gharafa Indoor Hall WEDNESDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2013 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 25 Kleinveldt to Aussie pacers hold play in third Test against the key: Buchanan Pakistan

JOHANNESBURG: Rory ‘Indians are so used to playing spin’ Kleinveldt will replace fellow fast bowler Morne Morkel in the South African team for SYDNEY: Cricket coach John bowling, there is no guarantee the third and final Test against Buchanan (pictured) feels they are going to make an impact Pakistan starting at Centurion Australia’s pace attack and not in a series,” he said. on Friday. spinners will be the key to their Nathan Lyon and Xavier Selection convener Andrew success in India. Doherty are the frontline spin- Hudson confirmed yesterday that Buchanan, who coached ners in the squad. Morkel would not play because of Australia to a historic win on Asked what worked from a hamstring injury which twice the 2004 tour of India, says the them in 2004, Buchannan said: forced him off the field during the outcome of the four-match Test “Basically, we designed a three- second Test which ended in Cape series beginning in Chennai step strategy. One was how we Town on Sunday. Friday will depend a lot on how were going to attack each bats- It will be Kleinveldt’s fourth the speedsters bowl with the old man - that was always Plan A. Test cap. ball besides stifling the Indian Plan B was how do we reduce the He made his debut when South batsmen. boundaries, how do we stop them Africa opted for an all-pace attack Peter Siddle, Mitchell Starc, scoring? And Plan C, which we in the first Test against Australia Mitchell Johnson, James Pattinson never really wanted to get to, was in Brisbane last November and and Jackson Bird form Australia’s when they’re actually taking us made two subsequent appear- potent pace department. potentially by this time of their apart. ances when Vernon Philander “I do think it’s a good pace season wickets have been sub- “The key was just sticking with was unfit. attack; it depends how it adapts to jected to plenty of heat and plenty it. Adam Gilchrist was captain Dolphins fast bowler Kyle the conditions it’s about to face,” of wear and possibly the ability for that tour and he certainly made Sri Lanka’s Mahela Jayawardene (right) and team-mate Dinesh Chandimal Abbott, the leading wicket-taker Buchanan, now New Zealand’s pace bowlers to extract good pace sure that all bowlers just stuck (left) argue with Australia’s Glenn Maxwell (centre) after the final delivery in South Africa’s domestic four- director of cricket, told the Sydney and bounce are limited. to a plan, whether it was Plan A, of their Twenty20 match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, in this January day competition which ended Morning Herald yesterday. “It really means that the pace or Plan B. Very rarely did we get 29 file picture. recently, has been added to the Comparing the present con- bowlers have really got to look at to Plan C because it seemed like squad as cover. ditions from the 2004 tour their strategies with an old bowl we were able to make impact, or Abbott has been drafted in as in November, Buchanan said: and what they can do with that.” gradually contain them and then Lonwabo Tsotsobe was also ruled “They’re going into India now in The 59-year-old Australian also make impact. Jayawardene out of out through injury February/March. That makes a emphasised on not fielding a spin “With the fast bowlers, if we “We did consider Lonwabo difference as well because some loaded line-up. could do that, it meant Warnie Tsotsobe but unfortunately he of the wickets still provide a lit- “You don’t take spinners just (Shane Warne) could basically is still recovering from an ankle tle bit of bounce and pace at the for the sake of taking a spinner. bowl when and how we wanted Bangladesh series injury and will only be fit in time start of the summer, whereas Indians are so used to playing spin him to.” IANS for the limited overs segment of COLOMBO: Former Sri Lanka Thilan Samaraweera would the tour,” Hudson said. captain Mahela Jayawardene replace Jayawardene for the “Kyle has done extremely well Former England has been ruled out of next two Tests against Bangladesh, in the Sunfoil Series this season. Kenya name squad for month’s two-Test home series Sri Lanka Cricket said in a He had an outstanding match batsman against Bangladesh after dislo- statement. return of 12-96 against the cham- cating the middle finger of his Another former captain Kumar pion Cape Cobras and finished the Africa T20 qualifiers McGrath retires left hand in a domestic match Sangakkara is also fighting to series as the leading wicket-taker on Sunday. recover in time for the first test (49) and with the second best NAIROBI: Kenya has named tournament lightly. That is why Jayawardene picked up the starting in Galle on March 8. average (15.36). a strong squad including three we have named our very strong LONDON: Anthony McGrath, injury while fielding in the slips Sangakkara had his left index “He swings the ball nicely and professionals for the Africa team, as we are seeking to climb the former England bats- during the Singhalese Sports finger broken by Australian fast is another player who has earned Twenty20 qualifiers in Uganda back up the ladder to the top man and Yorkshire captain, Club’s Premier league match bowler Mitchell Johnson during a call-up through outstanding next week, cricket officials said of the T20 rankings among the announced his retirement yes- against Nondescript’s Cricket the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne form at franchise level.” yesterday. Associate teams,” Cricket Kenya terday after failing to win his Club. and had a pin and plate inserted South Africa, who won both The world cricket league divi- administrative manager, David battle against a thumb injury. “Initial scans showed that it for his injury. the first two Tests, will go into sion one tournament, which Odhiambo said. McGrath spent all 17 years of was only a dislocation but the The left-handed batsman has the final match knowing they are counts towards next year’s The February 23-March 1 his professional career with his scans were sent to Australia for begun having light batting ses- guaranteed a $450,000 bonus for world T20 championships in tournament will be contested home county, playing in 257 first- further opinion,” Sri Lanka team sions in the nets but is still uncer- being on top of the International Bangladesh, will also involve on a round-robin format.Kenya class matches and registering 35 manager Michael de Zoysa said. tain for the Galle Test. Cricket Council rankings at the Botswana, Nigeria and Tanzania. will open their campaign against first-class centuries. “The opinion from Australia is Jayawardene and Sangakkara April 1 cut-off date. It is the first time that Kenya, arch-rivals and defending cham- The 37-year-old Bradford- that Mahela will have to undergo are Sri Lanka’s two most prolific South African Test squad: winners of the inaugural World pions, Uganda at the Lugogo sta- born right-hander represented surgery and have a wire inserted run-getters in Tests and one-day Graeme Smith (capt), Alviro Cricket League in Nairobi in 2007, dium on Saturday. Only the top England in four Tests and 14 one- to keep the dislocated bone in internationals, having scored over Petersen, Hashim Amla, Jacques will be playing in the African two teams will qualify, alongside day internationals. “It has been place. 10,000 runs each in both formats. Kallis, AB de Villiers, Faf du qualifier after dropping down Namibia to represent Africa in an honour and a privilege to have “He will be out for between Bangladesh will also play three Plessis, Dean Elgar, Robin the order in the ICC T20 rank- the penultimate round of the represented Yorkshire throughout four-to-six weeks which means one-day internationals and a Peterson, Vernon Philander, Dale ings and being relegated. World Cup qualifying competi- my professional career,” McGrath he is certainly ruled out of the Twenty20 international on the Steyn, Rory Kleinveldt, Jacques “We are not taking the Uganda tion in UAE later this year. AFP said. AFP Bangladesh Test series.” tour. REUTERS Rudolph, Kyle Abbott.AGENCIES

Children attending the Al Bawasil Camp pose for a picture along with Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah, Qatar Motor and Motorcyle Federation (QMMF) President and Losail International Circuit (LIC) General Manager with Omar El Shafei, Ahmad Abu-Saad and RK Vel Murgan, all from Lexus Qatar, during their visit to the LIC yesterday. Diabetes affected children thrilled by Losail Circuit visit

DOHA: Around 150 children attend- their visit at Losail. “I take personal inter- Noura Hadeed Al Ibrahim, Camp ing the Al Bawasil Camp got a rare est in this kind of gathering activities where Manager, thanked Al Attiyah and QMMF opportunity yesterday to visit the Losail kids are involved. It is our responsibility to for giving this opportunity to all the children International Circuit (LIC). give them the right message about mot- to experience a great day. The Al Bawasil Camp is one of the dif- orsport in all aspects. Any program that “It is our second visit at Losail ferent projects and initiatives of the Qatar involves children has a great interest to International Circuit, but this time it has Diabetes Association. QMMF. We have been dealing with differ- been completely different and we enjoyed The camp annually hosts children with ent meetings in the past because we feel more than last time. On behalf of Al Bawasil diabetes from Qatar and all over the world. that children must be told about motorsport camp I want to express our happiness Initially it started with the MENA region always in a safe side.’ Al Attiyah said during for the warm welcome and hospitality of and now has become an international event. the briefing to the children. QMMF to involve the diabetic children in The aim of this camp is through different Nasser said that it is interesting to take the motorsport”. workshops, to help children with diabetes question’s from these young kids and give The visiting group also made a tour to to teach them how to face the illness and them the best answers possible, and he the pit boxes where some cars were on provide them all the tools to give them con- explained to all the children all the differ- display. fidence to reach their full potential. ent activities carried out by QMMF during Lexus Qatar, which is launching their new Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah, Qatar the whole season while watching a DVD in range of cars at Losail International Circuit Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) the Media Centre. within the next three days, collaborate with President and LIC General Manager, wel- After their visit to the Media Centre, all this programme and all the children were comed all the children and teachers. the children went to have lunch at the res- invited to the garages to see closely all the Al Attiyah expressed his happiness on taurant with a special menu for them new cars. THE PENINSULA WEDNESDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2013 26 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Wozniacki eases through Azarenka’s injury ensures Serena in Dubai; Errani advances keeps top ranking DUBAI: Top-seeded Victoria sometimes it’s better to feel the Kvitova crushes Hantuchova 6-2, 6-1 in first round Azarenka (pictured) suffered pain. so that you can control the a blow for the second succes- injury. Otherwise it can cause sive year at the Dubai Open something which is much worse. DUBAI: Former world number when she pulled with a heel “This is just a warning that I one Caroline Wozniacki strolled injury, ensuring that Serena have to take care of myself.” into the second round of the Williams will hold on to the Azarenka also admitted that Dubai tennis championships by world number one ranking this planning a schedule would beating Lucie Safarova 6-2, 6-2 week. become “progressively more dif- yesterday. Azarenka, the only unbeaten ficult” as the women’s game is Wozniacki 22, made short work leading player on the tour this becoming more and more physi- of her Czech opponent, winning Caroline year, beat Williams in three sets cally demanding. in an hour, although she lost her Wozniacki in the final of the Qatar Open This was something which serve at 5-1 in the first set before of Denmark on Sunday, having became clearer, breaking back immediately. returns the played through she said, after Safarova double-faulted to gift ball to Czech part of that tour- she had won the the world number 10 a 3-1 lead in Republic’s Lucie nament with Australian Open the second set and she capped a Safarova during painkillers. for the second suc- miserable display with a shanked their WTA Dubai Now, how- cessive time last forehand to lose the match. ever, the bruis- month. Open tennis Wozniacki ended 2010 and 2011 ing continues “I never real- match in Dubai as the top-ranked women’s player, to cause pain in ised before just but endured a tough 2012, slipping yesterday. practice and the how much it takes down the standings as she made Belarussian has out of you,” she little impression at the grand decided against said. “Physically slams. risking it any fur- and mentally it This year has also proved dif- ther. Last year she just drains you ficult for the Dane, who has gone also won the Qatar out - and then you beyond the last 16 in only one Open and similarly realise.” tournament, and she will now withdrew from the Williams, who face Chinese qualifier Jie Zheng Dubai Open with a foot injury. ended the Australian Open before a potential showdown with and the American’s chances of people here this week. The world for the deadline, but whose pres- Azarenka would have regained with back and ankle injuries new world number one Serena winning a 48th singles tour title number one called it “weird” that ence is considered an asset to the the top spot had she won the and a cold, said in contrast to Williams in the quarter-finals. were boosted by the withdrawal Svetlana Kuznetsova, a winner of tournament. title this week. Instead Williams Azarenka, that she had improved Williams, who received a bye of Azarenka. two Grand Slam titles, a former “You know I definitely think it’s is likely to remain number one physically a great deal during the to the second round, will play Earlier, Italy’s Sara Errani Dubai finalist, and someone she tough,” said Williams, suggesting at least until the Indian Wells Qatar Open. France’s Marion Bartoli today defeated Germany’s Julia Goerges considers “a great player”, has that she would not have played in tournament next month. “I was really, really, really, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4. The diminutive not been given a wild card into the tournament if she had been “I’m very disappointed, but I really sick last week and physi- world number seven will play the main draw US $2,000,000 placed in Kuznetsova’s situation. have to listen to my body,” said cally I just wasn’t at my best, Dubai Championships Romania’s Sorana Cirstea in the tournament. “She’s been such a great player, Azarenka, who suffered a rank- considering I couldn’t train, and Women’s Singles second round. Kuznetsova suffered a knee and she got injured. She’s won a ing oddity by losing the world I didn’t practise,” she said. Czech Petra Kvitova put an injury which for two months put couple of Grand Slams, so how number one spot to Williams “I practised only one or two Results indifferent start to 2013 behind her on crutches, and was followed can such a great player not get yesterday despite a rare success days before playing because I had her as she thumped qualifier by many weeks of rehab, forcing a wild card? It’s kind of weird.” against the American the day the ankle problems. But I didn’t Results from the Dubai Daniela Hantuchova 6-2, 6-1. her to miss every tournament Instead Kuznetsova won before. want to not show up and not Championships Women’s Singles Kvitova won Wimbledon in after Wimbledon last year. through three rounds of the quali- “The injury happened last play. So at least if I could show Round 1 matches yesterday 2011, but suffered a second-round The six months’ absence caused fying competition before being week when I played a lot of ten- up and play my way into shape 7-Samantha Stosur (Australia) bt Ekaterina exit at January’s Australian Open. the Russian’s ranking to plummet landed with a first round against nis, so going on to a new tourna- I would be able to compete and Makarova (Russia) 6-3, 6-1; Roberta Vinci “At the beginning of the sea- to 85, but she showed she is recov- Roberta Vinci on an outside court. ment is just too much. The heel that’s what I did. (Italy) bt Svetlana Kuznetsova (Russia) 6-3, son I wish (I had) better results,” ering by producing wins over two There she failed to do herself jus- kept getting worse, and I needed “I feel so much better this 6-2; 8-Caroline Wozniacki (Denmark) bt Kvitova told reporters. “I changed top 20 players last month which tice in a 6-3, 6-2 defeat. to re-evaluate. week already. I feel like a com- Lucie Safarova (Czech Republic) 6-2, 6-2; my fitness preparation, so I lifted her back into the top 50. “I read what Serena said, “Sometimes the schedule is pletely different athlete, and a Zheng Jie (China) bt Urszula Radwanska needed some time to get used to However the Dubai Open pre- that she wouldn’t play the tour- just too difficult. Unfortunately completely different person, (Poland) 6-2, 2-6, 7-5; 6-Petra Kvitova it.” fers a policy of encouraging youth, nament,” said Kuznetsova. “I you can’t know when you plan it compared with last week.” (Czech Republic) bt Daniela Hantuchova Meanwhile, Serena sprang to giving wild cards to Laura Robson wouldn’t play it, either, you know, in November what will happen Williams is now the over- (Slovakia) 6-2, 6-1; Nadia Petrova (Russia) the defence of a fellow former and Yulia Putintseva, two prom- because I think I deserve to have in February. whelming favourite to win the bt Dominika Cibulkova (Slovakia) 5-7, 6-3, US Open champion whose exclu- ising teenagers, and to Marion a wild card, but in my situation, I “I didn’t want to continue $2,000,000 Dubai Open for the 6-2; 5-Sara Errani (Italy) bt Julia Goerges sion from the main draw of the Bartoli, the world number 11 just have to go through this patch. taking painkillers because first time. AFP (Germany) 6-3, 4-6, 6-4. Dubai Open had surprised some who offered her entry too late AGENCIES

New Zealand Humble France ready to dig Australia expect Sponsors coach frustrated record crowds Nike, Oakley at Kahui’s move deep against England for Lions tour cut ties with WELLINGTON: New Zealand rugby coach Steve MARCOUSSIS, FRANCE: SYDNEY: The Australian Pistorius Hansen was left frustrated France look nothing like the Rugby Union (ARU) is banking and disappointed at Richard team who beat Australia in on this year’s British and Irish WASHINGTON: Nike and Kahui’s decision to switch November but England are the Lions tour breaking attendance Oakley, two American com- to the Japanese league, and same side who humbled world records after huge demand for panies that were sponsors his mood will not improve champions New Zealand ahead tickets on the opening day of of Oscar Pistorius, have cut amid reports prized asset of Saturday’s Six Nations clash general sale. ties with the South African Dan Carter could join the All at Twickenham, according to Tickets for eight of the nine Olympic athletics hero in the Black exodus. Les Bleus. matches were up for grabs on wake of charges that he mur- Kahui has suffered a series France, pre-tournament Monday with the games against dered his girlfriend. of shoulder problems and the favourites with England fol- the Wallabies in Sydney and The 26-year-old double 27-year-old centre and wing lowing wins over the Wallabies, Melbourne selling out in 15 min- amputee Paralympic cham- said last week’s decision to sign Argentina and Samoa, were utes and the opening test in pion known as “Blade Runner” a lucrative two-year contract stunned by Italy in their opening Brisbane following suit after just became an inspiration to mil- with Toshiba Brave Lupus in game and lost 16-6 to Wales at the five minutes. lions when he competed on the less intense Japanese Top Stade de France. The allocation for the tour carbon-fibre running blades League was made with his “They won two games in the match against New South Wales against able-bodied athletes in injury record in mind. championship playing very well. Waratahs at the Sydney Football the London Olympics last year. Currently with the Waikato We lost our first two games. It says Stadium was also sold out, leaving But Pistorius now faces a Chiefs but out of action after it all,” captain Thierry Dusautoir France’s rugby union national team captain Thierry Dusautoir (centre) only tickets for the tour matches charge of premeditated murder further shoulder surgery, Kahui told reporters yesterday. vies with flanker Yannick Nyanga during a training session in Marcoussis, in Perth, Brisbane, Newcastle, in the shooting of his 29-year- will move to Tokyo at the end “England can be our grand south of Paris, as part of the preparation for the Six Nations rugby union Canberra and Melbourne up for old girlfriend, model Reeva of the Super Rugby season and slam. They’re in a state of eupho- tournament, on Monday. France will play England in their 2013 Six nations grabs. Steenkamp. If convicted, he Hansen was unhappy the move ria. Everybody sees them win rugby match in Twickenham on Saturday. “To see allocations exhausted would likely receive a life sen- had been arranged without his the Grand Slam, everybody sees for the three test matches and tence behind bars. knowledge. us take the wooden spoon,” said for the Lions match against Pistorius tearfully denied “We were very disappointed manager Philippe Saint-Andre. more dangerous than when they good in defence,” Nyanga, who the Waratahs is a wonderful the charge yesterday, saying with that because he didn’t England, who ended last year have their backs to the wall - the missed the first two matches, said. endorsement for what will be a he shot through a bathroom really speak to us, or his agent with a record 38-21 win against last example came at the 2011 “I have not seen many weak truly memorable visit by one of door at what he thought was didn’t,” Hansen told New the All Blacks, kicked off their World Cup when they reached spots in their game. To be fair, I international sports’ most iconic an intruder. Zealand’s LiveSport breakfast Six Nations campaign with a the final after suffering an embar- have not see any.” teams,” ARU chief Bill Pulver said Pistorius earned millions of show yesterday. big victory over Scotland and a rassing defeat against Tonga in The experienced Nyanga, in a news release yesterday. dollars in endorsements but “I always find that a bit gutsy one in a low-scoring match the group stage. however, knows how to win at “Twelve years ago there were the shocking murder charge frustrating. in Ireland. “We will need to bring enthu- Twickenham. 300,000 tickets sold for the nine that stunned the world saw “Normally you hear from “We are going to play against siasm and confidence into the In 2005, he and Michalak played matches. billboards featuring his image them, then you’ve got an oppor- one of the best teams in the game,” said Saint-Andre. in the France team who snatched “In 2013 we are hopefully on being taken down soon after the tunity to discuss it, and put a world,” flyhalf Frederic Michalak, “We will not beat England a last-gap 18-17 win there thanks track to reach close to overall news broke as sponsors backed reasonable offer and if you a member of the team who lost in by doing nothing. Going to to Dimitri Yachvili’s 74th-minute attendance numbers of 400,000 away from him. want them to stay you’ve got the 2003 World Cup semi-final to Twickenham is a fantastic chal- penalty, the last French Six for the same number of games.” “Nike has no plans for Oscar an opportunity to fight to keep England, told reporters. lenge. I want to be proud of a Nations win at England’s home. The Lions, who tour every Pistorius in upcoming cam- them. South African Antonie team who will go there to give “It’s always special to play four years alternating between paigns,” a spokesman for the “In this case we didn’t so Claassen, who earned his first 120 per cent of what they have.” against England,” he said. “We South Africa, New Zealand and sporting goods and apparel that was a bit disappointing. France call-up last week, agreed. “We’re going to play with our will try to dig and find something Australia, stop off to play the manufacturer confirmed But we’ve discussed that and “They are the best team in heart, defend our colours and I we have not found yet. Barbarians in Hong Kong on June yesterday. moved on.” the world right now,” he said. hope it will go our way. It would “France v England, at 1 before beginning the tour proper Tiger Woods, another Nike- Kahui’s move means he will “Since their victory against the be the icing on the cake,” said Twickenham, it’s the ideal place against Western Force in Perth backed athlete, retained the not be eligible to play for New All Blacks, they’re a steady team Michalak. against the ideal rival. You can’t four days later. endorsement of the company Zealand but the player said he who play aggressively.” But flanker Yannick Nyanga dream of a better stage - 80,000 Tickets were already up for during his infamous sex scandal. would return after completing France looked short of inspira- sounded a note of caution. supporters with all the folklore sale at vastly inflated prices on Sunglasses maker Oakley his contract in Japan. tion and stamina in their first two “They are flamboyant, out- that goes with it, the atmos- websites on Tuesday, despite ARU ended its contract with REUTERS matches in the championship standing, very good in everything phere... I cannot wait,” he said on warnings about such tickets being Pistorius as well. AFP But Les Bleus might never be they set their mind to, very, very reporters. REUTERS subject to cancellation. AFP WEDNESDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2013 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 27 Asia steps up Bullish Milan gear fight against match-fixing

KUALA LUMPUR: Asian up for Barca test football will take steps to clean up rampant match-fixing and repair its battered image when police and senior officials meet Galatasaray out to down shaky Schalke this week to discuss ways of fighting the problem. MILAN, Italy: The veracity of “I have never played against Two weeks after revela- AC Milan’s resurgence in Italy’s Champions League Barcelona before and for that very tions that hundreds of games Serie A is set to be put to the last 16 fixtures reason this is more than just a worldwide were targeted by test when Barcelona visit the game for me but all I want to do Asian-linked gangs, the Asian (All matches at 1945 GMT) San Siro today for the first leg is help the team.” Football Confederation (AFC) Playing today of a last 16 tie in the Champions Meanwhile, big-spending and Interpol will co-host talks in League. After their worst ever AC Milan vs Barcelona Galatasaray will be looking to Kuala Lumpur aimed at raising start to a league campaign the Galatasaray vs Schalke 04 carry their strong Champions awareness and cooperation. Rossoneri have climbed to third topping the group ahead of Milan, League group stage form into According to Europol, 380 sus- place and within touch of secur- while in the 2006 semi-finals the today’s last 16, first-leg tie when picious games have been identi- ing one of the three Champions Catalans won 1-0 to virtually they host a Schalke 04 side low fied in Europe among nearly 700 League places for next year. secure their place in the final. on confidence. worldwide, including Champions However their survival in this Since the recent acquisition of The Turkish side finished their League ties and World Cup quali- year’s competition could depend striker Mario Balotelli, AC Milan Group H campaign with wins over fiers, tying the problem to a crim- on a strong showing in Milan have continued making up for Cluj, Manchester United and inal syndicate based in Singapore. ahead of a return to the formida- their disastrous start to sit third Braga then pulled off the biggest The announcement put a ble surroundings of the Nou Camp in the league, 11 points behind coup of January’s transfer win- renewed focus on the problem on March 12. leaders Juventus. dow by signing Dutch star Wesley of match-fixing which has long Although billed, by Milan, as But because he played in Sneijder and Ivory Coast veteran been documented in Asia and a match between ‘the best of this season’s competition with striker Didier Drogba. now appears to be increasing the world’ -- Milan are seven- Manchester City, Balotelli is Cup- Having won last season’s throughout the world, fuelled time European champions while tied for the remaining Champions Champions League title with by the advent of lucrative online Barcelona, four-time winners, are League fixtures. That paves the Chelsea, Drogba came off the gambling. widely considered the strongest way for the likes of Bojan Krkic, bench to score on his debut in But former AFC secretary- team in the world -- the Spanish formerly of Barcelona, to step up Friday’s 2-1 win at bottom side general Peter Velappan called league leaders have the bragging for a game that will have special Akhisar Belediye to go seven the report “the tip of the ice- rights. The last time the two sides emotional significance as well as points clear in the Turkish Super berg”, while Burkina Faso coach met, in last season’s competition, being a crucial step in Milan’s Lig Table. Paul Put, who was suspended Barcelona came away from the roller-coaster season. “These investments will pay over match-fixing claims, said San Siro with a scoreless draw in “It is a different game, a special off,” said Galatasaray president the problem is bigger than foot- the first leg of the quarter-final, game for me but I don’t want to Unal Aysal, who is eager to bring ball realises. before winning 3-1 at home to think too much about what feel- Champions League success to Last month, Interpol secre- secure a semi-final spot. ings I have inside, I just want to Istanbul. tary-general Ronald Noble said Only four months earlier, concentrate on the game and on “The revenue from the Barcelona’s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi smiles during a training ses- match-fixing generates hundreds Barcelona emerged from Milan the 90 minutes of football that Champions League will cover the sion on the eve of an UEFA Champions League match against AC Milan of billions of dollars each year, with a 3-2 win on their way to awaits us,” Bojan told acmilan.it. costs.” AGENCIES at San Siro Stadium in Milan, yesterday. comparing the revenues to mul- tinationals such as drinks giant Coca-Cola. On Monday, indicating the scale of football corruption in Man United in FA Cup quarter-finals Asia, China handed out a series of bans and heavy fines following MANCHESTER, United comfortable. Nani deserved to be strike from close range. Jones, playing with staples in a head English FA Cup results investigations into its biggest ever Kingdom: Nani scored one and man of the match, his contribu- after his impressive man-mark- wound after a clash with the On Monday 5th round match-fixing scandal, which left made the other as Manchester tion was terrific. I had a feeling ing job against Cristiano Ronaldo Serbian defender in the first half. Manchester Utd 2 (Nani 69, Hernandez 72) senior officials in jail. United beat Reading 2-1 to book he would win the match for us. last week, could be a doubt for the Reading were being pinned Reading 1 (McAnuff 81) Shanghai Shenhua, the former their place in the FA Cup quar- We are at home in the next round return leg in March after injuring back as van Persie replaced Young On Sunday 5th round club of Didier Drogba and Nicolas ter-finals here on Monday night. and we would take that against his ankle in a clash with McAnuff before Nani whizzed one by the Manchester City 4 (Y Toure 5, Aguero 15- Anelka, was stripped of its 2003 The Portuguese winger was anyone.” and Nani replaced him. post in the 65th minute. pen, 74, Tevez 52) Leeds 0 title and handed a points deduc- only brought on as a substitute His Reading counterpart Brian Adam Le Fondre gave United The Portuguese winger was Huddersfield 1 (Novak 62) Wigan 4 tion for the coming season for its because of a first-half injury to McDermott took solace from the keeper David De Gea his first certainly out to prove a point (McManaman 31, Kone 40, 89, McArthur 56) part in the controversy. Phil Jones but he certainly made overall performance. work of the night with a quick after not making the start- 4th round replay And in Thailand yesterday, The his mark with a powerful second- “We came to Manchester turn and shot that the United ing line-up and when Antonio Chelsea 4 (Mata 54, Oscar 68, Lampard Nation newspaper reported alle- half strike before setting up Javier United and put on a good per- keeper saved. Valencia laid the ball to him in 71, Terry 81) Brentford 0. gations that November’s FA Cup Hernandez with a pinpoint cross. formance as well, and we’re dis- Nani then got straight into the the area in the 69th minute, he Saturday 5th round final between Buriram United United will now face the win- appointed not to be coming away action with a rasping shot that took a touch before rifling the Arsenal 0 Blackburn 1 (Kazim-Richards 72) and Army United was targeted ner of Chelsea and Middlesbrough with a result,” said McDermott, beat Federici before cracking off ball home for just his third of Luton 0 Millwall 3 (Henry 12, Hulse 36, by fixers. in the quarter-finals as Alex whose side face a crucial Premier the post and flying away from the season. N’Guessan 86) Other scandals around the Ferguson’s side continue to chal- League relegation clash with danger. Le Fondre fired at De Gea Milton Keynes Dons 1 (Bowditch 61) region include one that engulfed lenge for trophies on three fronts fellow strugglers Wigan next The winger then forced the within moments but the tie Barnsley 3 (Dagnall 3, 90+1, Harewood 19) South Korea’s K-League, one of despite a late scare when Jobi Saturday. Royals stopper into a decent save was all but put beyond the visi- Oldham 2 (Obita 13, Smith 90+5) Everton 2 Asia’s most successful competi- McAnuff pulled one back for United had come flying out of in first-half stoppage time with a tors in the 72nd minute when (Anichebe 24, Jagielka 48) tions, where corruption revela- Reading. the blocks and Danny Welbeck long-range effort. Nani crossed for Hernandez who FA Cup quarter-final draw tions in 2011 left dozens of players “I’m satisfied with the quality gave Reading keeper Adam United started the second half headed in at the front post. banned. Updated draw for the FA Cup quarter-finals of our play,” said Ferguson, who Federici his first work of the night like the first with Cleverley try- With nine minutes remaining, after Monday's game: Malaysia, home to the AFC and made eight changes to the side a minute later with a low strike ing to drill a low effort through a Chris Smalling failed to clear a neighbouring Singapore, has also Oldham/Everton vs Wigan that drew 1-1 with Real Madrid that was pushed away. crowd of players before Reading cross and McAnuff pounced to suffered serious problems and the Manchester City vs Barnsley in last week’s Champions League The Reading keeper pulled off cleared. pull one back for Reading but they Asian body itself has been caught clash. a good save in the 22nd minute A deflected header from Vidic could not get a second to force Manchester United vs Middlesbrough/ up in corruption claims after “We should have punished to deny Tom Cleverley’s low shot off Sean Morrison had to be the replay as Le Fondre headed a Chelsea its ex-president, Mohamed bin them better though. before getting back on his feet to cleared off the line by Reading corner just over in stoppage time. Millwall vs Blackburn Hammam, was accused of bribery. “At 2-0 you are never turn away Ashley Young’s timid striker Noel Hunt who was AFP Ties to be played weekend of March 9 and 10 AFP

New Williams drives straight Rosberg outshines into dispute

LONDON: Williams rolled rivals on testing day their new Formula One car out of the garage and straight into BARCELONA, SPAIN: Meanwhile, Alonso drove world champion in a team release a dispute over the design of its German driver Nico Rosberg Ferrari’s new Formula One car at the end of the session. exhausts yesterday. recorded the fastest time on the for the first time in Barcelona Alonso said the target was to The last of the 11 teams to first full day of the second series yesterday and said it was on work on reliability, aiming to show off their 2013 car, the of Formula One testing yester- another planet compared to the complete more than 100 laps each former champions had barely day, timing 1min 22.616sec in his tricky one he wrestled into title day, before focusing on perform- started testing the FW35 Mercedes. contention last season. ance in the final test. before it emerged that the Rosberg, son of Finland’s The Spaniard, ending a long “I knew from looking at the sport’s governing body disa- former world champion Keke, absence from the cockpit, clocked Jerez data what sort of car I would greed with their interpretation was just a fraction faster than the third fastest time in testing at find here today, as in fact we know of the rules. Lotus’s Kimi Raikkonen, with the Circuit de Catalunya. more or less what we will see at “The team spoke with the FIA Spanish driver Fernando Alonso The 31-year-old, runner-up to the first race in Australia, in this morning which is when they third-fastest in his new Ferrari Red Bull’s triple champion Vettel terms of what new parts we will gave us their view,” said a spokes- model. last year, had skipped the first have and how many tenths they woman at Barcelona’s Circuit de Spain’s two-time world cham- pre-season test in Jerez to focus will produce,” he said. Catalunya. pion had not driven in the earlier on his physical preparations for “This is down to all the work “The team are now seeking testing session in Jerez but made the season starting in Australia done over the winter in the wind further clarification on this and a an immediate impression here. on March 17. tunnel and the numerous tests decision as to whether this design Alonso, who lost out on the title With the team declaring his which confirm the parts that are will be carried forward will be last season to Sebastian Vettel by training workouts in the gym on their way will give the expected made before the first race.” just three points having led going and on the road to have been results.” The season starts in Australia into the final race of the season in “worthy of the best Olympic ath- Rosberg was the fastest driver on March 17, with one more four- Brazil, recorded a quickest time lete”, Alonso completed a total on track. The German was side- day test scheduled for Barcelona of 1:22.952. of 110 laps in the F138 with a lined for a while by a gearbox after the current one ends on He pushed three-time world best time of one minute 22.952 problem after 14 laps and ended Friday. champion Vettel, who had set the seconds. up completing 54. Teams can put all sorts of aer- fastest time in the morning ses- “I feel reasonably pleased with “It’s always nice to be quickest odynamic and technical innova- sion, into fourth. this first day and I can say I share at the end of the day. In general tions on their cars in testing with The German was three tenths (team mate) Felipe’s (Massa) I feel happy and comfortable in the FIA only declaring them to be of a second slower than Rosberg opinion that the car is on another the car and it feels better than ‘illegal’ once they are presented Red Bull Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany signs an auto- in his Red Bull. planet compared to the one we the last time we were here at this for Grand Prix scrutineering. graph in the paddock during a training session at the Circuit de Catalunya The new season opens in began with on the first day of track,” said the German. REUTERS racetrack in Montmelo, near Barcelona, yesterday. Australia on March 17. testing last year,” said the double AGENCIES Wednesday 20 February 2013 10 Rabial II Safar 1434 Volume 17 Number 5616 Sport Price: QR2

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ZURICH: Goal-line technology will be used technical requirements for the two forthcoming hosts Al Sadd 4-1 at the 2014 World Cup and two more systems competitions in Brazil.” could be considered in addition to the existing FIFA said Hawkeye and Goalref would have to pair, football’s world governing body FIFA said join the selection process. Lekhwiya, Al Gharafa draw; Al Arabi win yesterday. Goal-line technology providers had been invited Two systems, Hawkeye and Goalref, have so far to join an inspection visit to the six Confederations been licensed by FIFA and both were used at last Cup venues in March. Those venues will all be stag- DOHA: Rodrigo Tabata scored and crossed a powerful low shot year’s World Club Cup in Japan, one in each of ing matches at the following year’s World Cup. a brace to help Al Rayyan to QSL Results and across the six-yard box, but the the two stadiums, where goal-line technology was The use of goal-line technology, to help match a convincing 4-1 win over Al former Villarreal striker was una- employed for the first time. officials in cases where it is not immediately clear if Sadd in the Qatar Stars League Fixtures ble to direct the ball into the net. FIFA said a third system, developed in Germany, the ball has entered the goal, was approved by soc- (QSL) yesterday. Yesterday’s Results Amotta was not too pleased had already passed examinations and that the pro- cer’s rule-making body, the International Football The highly anticipated match, with the opportunity who showed viders were in licensing discussions. A fourth sys- Association Board (IFAB), last year. Al Khor 2 Eljaish 0 dubbed as ‘El Clasico’ was a highly his frustration on the sidelines. tem, also German, has also been tested with the The use of goal-line technology had previously entertaining encounter in which Al Arabi 3 Al Sailiyah 0 Al Sadd created chances, in results due this week. been rejected by FIFA, which performed a U-turn Al Rayyan gained revenge on Al Gharafa 1 Lekhwiya 1 which most fell for Mahmoud but FIFA confirmed goal-line technology was “suc- following the controversy over Frank Lampard’s their defeat earlier in November. Al Kharaitiyat 0 Qatar SC 2 some last ditch tackles prevented cessful” at the World Club Cup, although there were disallowed goal for England in the 2010 World Cup Nilmar and Hamad Ismail A Wakra 2 Umm Salal 0 the Iraqi striker on goal. no incidents where it had to be used. match against Germany. scored Al Rayyan’s other two Al Sadd 1 Al Rayyan 4 Tabata who was impressive It intends to install goal-line technology at all 12 Replays clearly showed that the ball had crossed goals in an impressive perform- Fixtures throughout the match, deservedly venues at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. the line after bouncing down off the underside of ance by the Heir Apparent Cup grabbed his second of the match “After a successful implementation of goal-line the crossbar, but match officials did not award the February 23 winners. in the 67th minute. technology (GLT) at the Club World Cup in Japan goal. Germany, 2-1 ahead at the time, went on to Younes Mahmoud netted Al Al Khor vs Al Gharafa, 4.45pm at Al Khor The attacking midfielder in December 2012, FIFA has decided to use GLT at win 4-1. Sadd’s goal late in the match, in Stadium was quickest to react follow- the Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 and 2014 World However, goal-line technology is not favoured what proved to be a consolation Al Arabi vs Eljaish, 4.45pm at Grand Hamad ing Belhadj’s clearance, and the Cup,” FIFA said in a statement. by European soccer’s governing body UEFA, which for the home side. Stadium Brazilian made no mistake in “The aim is to use GLT in order to support the instead prefers to employ two extra linesmen, one In other matches in QSL yes- Qatar SC vs Lekhwiya, 6.45pm at Suhaim slotting the ball into the back of match officials and to install a system in all stadia, on each goal line. terday, Lekhwiya and Al Gharafa bin Hamad Stadium the net. pending the successful installation, and pre-match FIFA President Sepp Blatter has already said drew 1-1. February 24 The goal delighted Al Rayyan referee tests. that extra linesmen are unlikely to be used at the Al Khor beat Eljaish 2-0, Al Al Rayyan vs Al Kharaitiyat, 4.45pm, at coach Diego Aguirre, who said “With different technologies on the market, World Cup. Arabi crushed Al Sailiyah 3-0, Ahmed bin Ali Stadium before the match that there would FIFA has launched a tender today, setting out the REUTERS Al Wakra picked up maximum Al Wakra vs Al Sadd, 6.45pm at Soud bin be no extra pressure following the points against Umm Salal, cour- Abdalrahman Stadium 7-3 crushing win over Al Sailiyah tesy of a 2-0 win, and Qatar SC on Sunday. Umm Salal vs Al Sailiyah, 8.00pm at Grand won 2-0 away at Al Kharaitiayat. Al Sadd’s attacking abilities did Hamad Stadium In what was the match of the not come into force, with Raul night, Al Sadd started the game- and Khalfan having a quiet match Watch the Champions League brightly, putting Al Rayyan under by their own standards. pressure. QSL Standings The home side’s attempts to get kick offs on Aljazeera Sports Plus Coached by Hussein Amotta, P W D L G/F G/A Pts back into the match got more dif- package available on Mozaic TV Al Sadd created their first decent Al Sadd 17 13 1 3 37 18 40 ficult when Nilmar was rewarded chance as new signing Younes with a goal late in the match. Lekhwiya 17 11 3 3 30 16 36 Mahmoud intercepted a pass and Nilmar coolly chipped the ball sprinted only to waste the oppor- Al Rayyan 17 10 2 5 40 26 32 over Saqr to give Al Rayyan a tunity after a last-ditch tackle Eljaish 17 10 1 6 20 17 31 three goal cushion. from an Al Rayyan defender. Al Gharafa 17 6 6 5 21 20 24 In the 90th minute, Mahmoud Al Sadd continued to dominate Qatar SC 17 6 4 7 25 26 22 who was the most dangerous but was punished for their missed Al Khor SC 17 5 6 6 21 21 21 attacking player for Al Sadd, opportunities when Tabata scored reduced the deficit. Al Wakra 17 5 5 7 22 25 20 a stunning free-kick to help Al However, Al Rayyan’s three Rayyan draw first blood in the Umm Salal 17 5 4 8 22 31 19 goal cushion was restored when 15th minute of the match. Al Kharaitiyat 17 3 7 7 16 18 16 Hamed Ismael scored deep into The Brazilian midfielder Al Arabi 17 3 7 7 19 28 16 stoppage time courtesy of a unlashed a free-kick that proved Al Sailiyah 17 1 2 14 20 47 5 penalty. to be unstoppable for Al Sadd Al Sadd’s lead at the top of the goalkeeper Mohaamed Saqr. However, the referee dismissed standings is now down to four Shortly after Al Sadd striker their protests which angered the points, after Lekhwiya’s draw Ibrahim Khalfan saw his effort Al Sadd players and fans. against Al Gharafa. go wide, Mahmoud was unable to Television replays had shown Lekhwiya playing in their new keep his header on target follow- that the referee was correct. stadium for the second consecu- ing a cross from Nadir Belhadj. Shortly after the incident, the tive match, took the lead through Al Rayyan could have been 2-0 referee blew the whistle for the Sebastian Soria in the ninth up when Nilmar broke away in half-time break, in which Al Sadd minute. the 40th minute but could not enjoyed 64 per cent of the posses- A slick piece of skill from the convert the chance. sion as opposed to Al Rayyan’s 36. Qatari striker gave space and Shortly before half-time, Al In the second half, Nilmar had drilled in a low shot to give the Sadd’s players and coaching staff another glorious opportunity to defending champions the lead. were appealing for a penalty fol- double Al Rayyan’s lead. However, Nene equalised what lowing an alleged handball in the Captain Al Rayyan Fabio Cesar proved to be the last goal of the penalty box. sprinted down the left hand side match. THE PENINSULA

Al Rayyan’s Rodrigo Tabata charges with the ball during their Qatar Stars League match against Al Sadd at Al Sadd Stadium yesterday. RIGHT: Lekhwiya’s Sebastian Soria (red) and Al Gharafa’s Hamed Shami Zaher vie for the ball during their QSL clash at Abdulla bin Khalifa Stadium yesterday. PICTURES BY: SHAIVAL DALAL

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