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AMIR ATTENDS CHIRAC’S FUNERAL IN PARIS Phase 1 of MoCI single-window system launched

The system to make life easier for entrepreneurs with a unified digital platform to carry out all procedures

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani attended the funeral of former French President Jacques Chirac at the Church DOHA of Saint-Sulpice in Paris on Monday. The Amir extended his condolences to incumbent French President Emmanuel Macron and to the family of the late President. Several heads of State and senior officials also attended the funeral.(QNA) PAGE 16 THE Ministry of Commerce and In- dustry (MoCI) on Monday launched the first phase of an electronic sin- gle-window system that is expected to primarily manage almost all pro- Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari launches the cedures for businessmen and inves- phase one of the electronic single-window system for entrepreneurs in Lusail City. MME launches first leg of waste tors on a unified digital platform. The system is being created un- able services related to issuance of and lay the foundations of the digi- der the directives of Prime Minister commercial records, tax registra- tal infrastructure necessary to de- and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh tion and the documentation of in- velop the business environment. sorting and recycling programme Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al corporation contracts, providing These measures were aimed at Thani. It is expected to reduce time investors the opportunity to benefit positioning Qatar as an investment QNA which started on Monday, covers 581 tronic system to facilitate the collec- for processes such as filing applica- from a unified and smart electronic hub in the region, he said. DOHA schools. As many as 1,624 new con- tion of recyclable materials from all tions and paying fees for licences. platform to complete registration “This leading national initiative tainers have been placed on these houses in the country, besides the It is also expected to cover a broad and business licensing procedures, is the fruit of collaborative efforts of UNDER the directive of Prime Min- campuses for segregation of waste. placing of sorting bins in Corniche range of services, including the in- the minister said. the Ministry of Commerce and In- ister and Minister of Interior HE They have been placed in cooperation and Doha city. The fourth phase will corporation of businesses and fac- “The single-window system dustry and a number of government Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin with the Ministry of Education and start in 2022. tories. would streamline approval and li- agencies in order to create a unified Khalifa al Thani, the Ministry of Mu- Higher Education and other agencies. Minister of Municipality and Minister of Commerce and In- censing procedures for the estab- and integrated electronic platform nicipality and Environment (MME) The second phase, which will Environment HE Eng. Abdullah bin dustry HE Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari, lishment of businesses in Qatar, for investors.” launched the first phase of an inte- start next year, will cover govern- Abdulaziz bin Turki al Subaie was who launched the phase one of the which will contribute to the promo- The launch was attended by grated waste sorting and recycling ment agencies, commercial com- briefed on the progress of the pro- project in Lusail City, said the first tion of local and foreign investments Qatari Businessmen Association programme in Qatar on Sunday. It plexes, malls, universities, Karwa gramme as he inspected vehicles and phase would focus on enabling the and increase the flow of investments Chairman Sheikh Faisal bin Qas- will be implemented in four phases bus stops, hotels and parks. containers used for sorting waste. incorporation of companies and into sectors that serve national pri- sim al Thani and Qatar Chamber until 2022. The third phase starting in 2021 factories. orities at the development level.” First Vice President Mohammed The programme’s first phase, will see the deployment of an elec- See also page 2 Ô More than 30 services related to The minister noted that the sys- bin Twar along with a number of the management of companies and tem falls in line with “wise direc- government officials, investors and factories would be added in the first tives” of the Qatari leadership to businessmen. quarter of 2020, he added. embrace digitisation, enhance gov- The current phase will also en- ernment’s operational performance See also page 2 Ô Vodafone Qatar’s 5G covers 70% of Doha

SATYENDRA PATHAK connected countries,” Vodafone Qatar Chief DOHA Executive Officer Sheikh Hamad Abdulla al Kahramaa launches Wrong to think Thani said. VODAFONE Qatar on Monday announced Vodafone Qatar Brand Ambassador ‘Ask Tarsheed’ initiative e-cigarettes aren’t that its 5G network now covers 70 percent Mohammed Saadon al Kuwari unveiled the to raise conservation harmful, says of Doha including key locations across the company’s new 5G coverage map. Vodafone (PG 3 ) (PG 2 ) country. Qatar’s 5G network is live in Al Rayyan, Al awareness HMC doctors “The roll-out continues to expand and Aziziya, Al Hilal, Al Gharaffa, Al Sadd, Al we are expected to cover entire Qatar with Wakrah, Abu Hamour, Nuaija, Education our 5G network before the start of the 2022 City, Khartiyat, Mamoura, Msheireb, Old Fifa World Cup. This will undoubtedly place Airport, The Pearl, Thumama, Umm Salal Qatar among the ranks of the world’s most and West Bay among other areas. PAGE 10 I trained in midday sun to adapt for marathon in Doha: Champion (PG 6)

SAMBA CLAIMS QATAR’S FIRST MEDAL AT DOHA WORLDS SUPER GASOLINE GETS DEARER Qatar economy faring better post-siege: CEOs SATYENDRA PATHAK Comparing pre-block- DOHA ade period (2014-2016) with post- blockade period QATAR has performed bet- (2017-2019), he said, Qa- ter on most key economic tar’s nominal GDP, non- indicators post- blockade, hydrocarbon and hydro- CEOs of prime Qatari enti- carbon growth, real GDP ties have said. growth forecast and aver- Speaking at a knowl- age annual inflation have edge sharing session or- fared better in the latter. ganised by Doha Bank on Doha Bank CEO R Sunday, Qatar Financial Seetharaman echoed simi- FUEL prices for October remained unchanged from September, Centre (QFC) CEO Yousuf lar sentiments. “Qatar’s except for that of super gasoline. Known widely as gold-grade Qatar’s Abderrahman Samba celebrates after emerging third in the Men’s 400m Hurdles final at the Mohamed al Jaida said the overall GDP growth is pro- petrol or simply as “super”, the super gasoline now sells at 2019 IAAF Athletics World Championships at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on Monday. country has performed bet- jected to reach 2.6 percent QR1.85 a litre as against QR1.80 in September. Premium Samba took bronze in 48.03 seconds, providing Qatar its first medal in the Championships. Norwegian ter on five out of the seven in 2019,” he said. gasoline (“aadhi” or silver-grade petrol) and diesel retail at Karsten Warholm came first in 47.42 seconds, while American Rai Benjamin took the second spot, key economic indicators in QR1.70 and QR1.85 a litre respectively. (VIA QP.COM) clocking 47.66 seconds. (GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP) PAGE 12 the post-blockade period.. More on page 9 Ô 02 Tuesday, October 1, 2019

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Quick read DEPUTY AMIR MEETS ROMANIAN AMBASSADOR 14,973 students register for the 2019-20 academic year Amir sends condolences to A total of 14,973 students were said the department has com- Indonesian president enrolled for the academic year pleted registration proce- 2019-2020, including 4,885 dures for the current academ- THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani on Monday sent students through early regis- ic year at dedicated centres at a cable of condolences to President of Indonesia Joko Widodo on tration and 10,088 through Al Ahnaf Bin Qais School and the victims of the earthquake that struck the eastern part of the schools, according to the Min- Abu Hanifa. country, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) istry of Education and Higher She said inter-school Education. transfers are closed now Deputy Amir sends condolences Head of Admissions and while enrollment for schools to Indonesian president Registration Department continues until the end of next Warda Mohamed al Aqeel week. (QNA) THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani sent a cable of condolences to President of Indonesia Joko Widodo on the victims of the earthquake that struck the eastern part of the Nissan Murano 2009-15 models recalled country, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) THE Ministry of Commerce fects and repairs. PM sends condolences to and Industry (MoCI), in coop- The ministry said it would Indonesian president eration with Saleh Al Hamad coordinate with the dealer to Al Mana Co, dealer of Nis- follow up on the maintenance PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin san in Qatar, has announced works and communicate with Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani sent a cable of condolences to Presi- THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani met at his Amiri Diwan office on Monday the recall of Nissan Murano customers to ensure that the dent of Indonesia Joko Widodo on the victims of the earthquake with Ambassador of Romania to Qatar HE Cristian Tudor, who called on HH the Deputy Amir to greet models of 2009-2015 due to a necessary repairs are carried that struck the eastern part of the country, wishing the injured a him on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country. HH the Deputy Amir honoured the ambas- potential fault that leads to in- out. The ministry has urged all speedy recovery. (QNA) sador with the Al Wajbah Decoration in recognition of his role in enhancing the bilateral relations, wish- creased brake pedal travel. The customers to report any viola- ing him success in his future duties, and the relations between the two countries further progress and recall campaign comes within tions to its Consumer Protec- Hammadi meets Jordan’s development. The Romanian ambassador expressed his thanks and appreciation to HH the Amir, HH the framework of the ministry’s tion and Anti-Commercial minister of labour the Deputy Amir and the officials in the State for the cooperation accorded to him which contributed to continuous efforts to protect Fraud Department, which pro- the success of his tour of duty in country. (QNA) consumers and ensure that car cesses complaints, inquiries MINISTER of Education and Higher Education HE Dr Mohammed dealers follow up on vehicle de- and suggestions. (TNN) bin Abdul Wahed al Hammadi on Monday met with Jordanian Min- ister of Labour Nidal Bataineh and his accompanying delegation. During the meeting, they discussed the most important issues of common concern and cooperation, especially in the educational field.(QNA) MME launches 1st phase of Waste Shura speaker meets president of European Union delegation SPEAKER of the Shura Council HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid Sorting and Recycling Programme al Mahmoud on Monday met with President of the European Union Delegation to Qatar Michele Cervone D’urso on the end of his tenure. During the meeting, relations between Qatar and the The programme will be implemented in four phases until 2022 with the aim of protecting environment European Union were reviewed, especially in the parliamentary field. The Shura speaker wished D’urso success in his future TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tasks. A number of Shura Council officials attended the DOHA meeting. (QNA) UNDER the directive of Prime Shura Council discusses relations Minister and Minister of Inte- with Australian Parliament rior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani, QATAR Parliamentary Friendship Group with the United States, the Ministry of Municipal- Canada, Australia and New Zealand in the Shura Council chaired ity and Environment (MME) by HE Nasser bin Khalil al Jaida met with an Australian parlia- on Monday launched the first mentary delegation in Doha on Monday. During the meeting, they phase of an integrated Waste reviewed relations between the two countries, especially in the Sorting and Recycling Pro- parliamentary field between the Shura Council and the Australian gramme in Qatar. Parliament. (QNA) The programme will be implemented in four phases QFFD to join SDGia platform until 2022. The Minister of Munici- QATAR Fund for Development (QFFD) will join the SDGia platform pality and Environment HE that the implementation achieving sustainable devel- cation, as well as to health will be launched to collect as a new partner, the Fund has announced. The SDGia was Eng Abdullah bin Abdulaziz of the programme comes opment. centres, hospitals, banks and recyclable materials from all launched by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey together with bin Turki al Subaie was within the framework of the It also seeks to support financial institutions. houses, he added. UNDP. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, World Food Programme, briefed on the programme, larger goal of the ministry to the private sector and con- The second phase, which Shafi said that the fourth as well as Limak Group and Eczacibasi Group, Turkish conglomer- its objectives, stages and protect the environment and tribute to the realisation of will start next year, covers phase will start in 2022 and ates with global investments, have also joined the platform as implementation mechanism achieve sustainable develop- Qatar Vision 2030, he added. government agencies, com- include all the facilities, partners. QFFD Director-General Khalifa bin Jassim al Kuwari during a visit to vehicles and ment. He explained that the mercial complexes, malls, buildings and stadiums. announced QFFD’s decision to join the SDGia platform at a high- containers used for sorting He said that the pro- first phase of the programme universities, Karwa bus Shafi added that the suc- level event co-organised by Turkey and UNDP on the sidelines of waste. gramme aims to reduce the will include distribution of stops, hotels and parks. cess of the programme would the 74th Session of the UN General Assembly. The event was Assistant Undersecre- amount of waste and con- 1,624 new containers to 581 The third phase will start depend on cooperation of the hosted by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, Mevlut Cavusoglu tary for General Services serve environment while schools in cooperation with in 2021 and cover Corniche public and therefore, aware- and Mourad Wahba, UNDP Associate Administrator. (QNA) Affairs at the ministry Safar benefiting economically specialists in the Ministry of area and the city of Doha, ness programmes would be Mubarak al Shafi stressed from recycling waste and Education and Higher Edu- where an electronic service launched in near future. Qatar-Thai joint panel discusses ‘Wrong notion among some that e-cigarettes not harmful’ CATHERINE W GICHUKI marked. bringing Thai workers to Qatar DOHA For some adolescents, she pointed out, smoking e-ciga- THERE is a wrong perception rette is an initiation to get ad- among adolescents in Qatar dicted to smoking. that e-cigarette is less harm- “This is alarming. They ful than the normal cigarette, need to know that e-ciga- HMC Tobacco Control Center rettes contain nicotine and Smoking Cessation Special- nicotine is addictive, a dan- ist Dr Jamal Abdulla Basuhai gerous substance that leads said on Monday. to health risks,” she pointed Speaking to media per- out. sons, Dr Basuhai said the Nakib added, “Our main substances found in the liq- goal is to change the percep- uid of e-cigarette can enter tion that e-cigarettes are not the lungs and into the lung harmful. We come across tissue and cause oily small several people during our pockets, which could be Dr Jamal Abdulla Basuhai, HMC tobacco control specialist and Noor El awareness sessions, who risky. He, however, thanked Nakib, coordinator, Tobacco Control Center. want to switch to vaping in Qatar for banning e-cigarettes order to quit smoking.” in 2016 under Law number the use of e-cigarette has e-cigarette did not help them “If you want to quit smok- 10, which led to a consider- continued to spread among in their effort to quit smok- ing or any kind of tobacco use, able reduction in its use in the the youth in Qatar. We are ing.” switching to another product QNA Assistant Under-secretary for Surakitbunharn. country. trying to educate them about Health Awareness and will not help,” she pointed out. DOHA Labour Affairs at the Ministry During the meeting, they But, he added that some the hazards of e-cigarettes Quality Management Coor- There have been 13 con- of Administrative Develop- discussed aspects of joint co- people still manage to procure through videos.” dinator at Tobacco Control firmed deaths in the US as a THE Qatari-Thai Joint Com- ment Labour and Social Af- operation in programmes and e-cigarettes illegally. Dr Basuhaialso noted that Center Noor El Nakib said result of vaping and using e- mittee met in Doha to discuss fairs Mohammed Hassan al projects, in addition to the According to him, the many people addicted to e- that adolescents find e-ciga- cigarettes leading to fatal lung an agreement regulating the Obaidli, while the Thailand procedures for bringing spe- centre is also running aware- cigarettes approach them for rettes trendy and get attract- diseases. More than 800 peo- employment of Thai manpow- side was headed by deputy cialised Thai workers to Qatar ness campaigns to raise youth help to quit smoking. “They ed to it. “We are trying hard ple are suffering from deadly er in the State of Qatar. permanent secretary at the according to the needs of the awareness of the harmful ef- tell us that they have experi- to spread the message that lung diseases because of vap- The Qatari side was led by Ministry of Labour Romayong Qatari labour market. fects of vapes. “This is because enced complications and the it is no less harmful,” she re- ing and using e-cigarette. Nation Tuesday, October 1, 2019 03 DIFI October meet PM MEETS ROMANIAN, SWEDISH AMBASSADORS to spotlight child well-being in Qatar TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK policies and programmes that DOHA address a range of aspects, in- cluding early childhood, child THE Doha International Fam- development, safety, social re- ily Institute (DIFI), a member lationships, psychological and of Qatar Foundation, is set cognitive wellbeing, empow- to host a one-day event titled erment and agency, as well as ‘Family Policy Symposium: their synergy in examining the Child Well-being in Qatar,’ wellbeing of children.” on Wednesday, October 2, at She added, “The sym- Qatar National Convention posium aims to build on the Centre. success of DIFI’s previous ac- The event, which is open to tivities and events, such as its the public, is being held in col- international conference titled laboration with Qatar’s Min- ‘Parenting, Child Wellbeing Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani on Monday met with Ambassador of Romania to Qatar HE Cristian Tudor on the end of istry of Administrative Devel- and Development’ which was his tenure in the country. During the meeting, the prime minister wished the envoy success in his future tasks. The prime minister also met with Ambassador of Sweden to Qatar opment, Labour and Social organised in partnership with HE Anders Bengtsson. During the meeting, they reviewed relations between the two countries and the ways of developing them in various fields.(QNA) Affairs and the UNICEF in the UNICEF Middle East and Gulf Area Office. North Africa Regional Office in DIFI Executive Director 2018, and was in line with Qa- Dr Sharifa Noaman al Emadi tar’s Second National Develop- said, “Our symposium is time- ment Strategy 2018-2022.” ly due to the increased aware- DIFI will present its study ness and interest of practition- on child wellbeing in the Gulf Child car seats widely available ers, researchers and policy during the event. The report makers at national, regional provides a contextually appro- and global levels in under- priate approach and frame- standing children’s physical, work for child wellbeing and a and affordable in Qatar: Study psychological, social, emo- systematic evidence review of tional, cognitive, spiritual and wide-range indicators, policies cultural wellbeing. and programmes to promote “The event will explore child wellbeing. The study compared interventions designed to increase the use of car seats by children under the age of five TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA Road safety tips for families with children

Qatar takes giant stride CHILD car seats are widely O Children should be seated in an appropriate child restraint available and affordable in at all times when in a vehicle. to implement PCW deal Qatar, a new study carried out O Children up to the age of three years are advised to remain by Hamad Medical Corpora- QNA in a rear-facing car seat as long as they are within the height cal development. tion’s (HMC) Hamad Trauma and weight limits set by the car seat manufacturer. DOHA Brigadier Ali said that the Center has found. chemical industry is one of The study, which was car- O Children aged four to seven years are advised to use a A three-day training semi- the most important pillars of ried out as part of the Qatar forward-facing car seat as long as they are within the height nar on Chemical Weapons technological development in Foundation National Priori- and weight set by the car seat manufacturer. Convention and Ports and the world. ties Research Program Grant Maritime Chemical Safety He praised the steps Qa- ‘Young Kids in Safe Seats’, Dr Ruben Peralta. Dr Rafael Consunji. O Convertible car seats can be used in both rear- and and Security Management, tar has taken in the imple- was conducted by the Hamad forward-facing positions. organized by the National mentation of the PCW agree- Trauma Center in partnership ant, director of the Trauma live in Qatar, the median price O Children should be kept in a booster seat until they have Committee for Prohibition ment, including the opening with Primary Health Care and Surgical Critical Care Fel- for a child car seat was equiva- grown into the minimum height and weight to properly use a of Weapons (NCPW) in co- of the Doha Regional Center Corporation (PHCC) and the lowship Program at the Ham- lent to one day’s pay,’’ Dr Per- seat belt, usually 1.45m and between 36 to 45 kilograms. operation with the Organi- for the Training of Weap- International Injury Research ad Trauma Center. alta said. zation for the Prohibition of ons of Mass Destruction in Unit of the Bloomberg School Dr Peralta, who was also “The World Health Or- Chemical Weapons (OPCW), 2012, through which the of Public Health, Johns Hop- the Lead Principal Investiga- ganization Eastern Mediter- conducted before this recent ably priced car seats for all kicked off in Doha on Mon- Committee holds seminars, kins University, in Baltimore, tor for the study, said the find- ranean Regional Office has study,” Dr Peralta added. children in Qatar. Unavail- day. workshops, conferences and Maryland, the US. ings of the research were very identified the need to increase Dr Rafael Consunji, a co- ability and expense cannot be Vice-Chairman of the forums on disarmament and “The primary objective positive, showing that a wide the use of child car seats as investigator on the study and cited as barriers to their use NCPW Brigadier (naval) non-proliferation at the lo- of the study was to compare variety of car seats, at a wide a priority for reducing the director of the Hamad Injury and the market is prepared Khalid Mohammed al Ali cal, regional, or international interventions designed to price range, are available at incidence of preventable in- Prevention Program, said the for legislation requiring car stressed the importance level. increase the use of car seats retail outlets in the country. juries to child passengers in study findings set the stage seats. This is of utmost im- of the training seminar as For his part, OPCW’s Sen- by children under the age of “Importantly, all the car the region. Anecdotal reports for future concerted efforts to portance because properly re- it coincides with the chal- ior Officer Dr Rohan Pereira five. The study also collected seats complied with the Eu- have attributed low child car support the implementation straining children in car seats lenges facing the world re- expressed the organisation’s baseline information on other ropean standard for car seat seat use to their expense and and enforcement of a national is the only proven means of garding the implementation appreciation for the support aspects of car seat or child re- quality. Based on the mini- unavailability, prompting car car seat law for Qatar. preventing severe injuries and of Article XI of the chemical and efforts made by Qatar straint systems used among mum wage to sponsor imme- seat giveaway programmes, “This study shows that deaths to our most precious weapons convention related in the implementation of the these children,” said Dr Ru- diate family members (spouse but an assessment of the lo- the local market can provide and vulnerable passengers,” to economic and technologi- provisions of the Convention. ben Peralta, senior consult- or children) to join them to cal market had not been globally-certified and reason- Dr Consunji said. Indian envoy inaugurates ICBF’s new office QCRI team honoured for TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK office will liaise with the needy DOHA people in providing necessary support. Arrangements have innovation at tech expo AMBASSADOR of India to also been made at the venue to Qatar HE P Kumaran inaugu- provide ration to those in need. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK rated the new office of Indian The ribbon cutting was done DOHA Community Benevolent Forum in the presence of ICBF manag- (ICBF) at Integrated Indian ing committee, advisory council A team of scientists from Community Center (IICC) at members and community lead- Qatar Computing Research Thumama. ers. The ambassador and the Institute (QCRI) at Hamad The new office of ICBF, community leaders were also Bin Khalifa University have apart from its existing office on given a tour of the facility. received recognition for their embassy premises, will be ac- The new office has been set- contribution to a media-tel- cessible to people around the up with the generous support ecom catalyst project on AI clock in case of an emergency. from the community leaders indexing for regulatory com- Dedicated staff at the new and members. pliance that uses artificial in- telligence to identify, index Indian Ambas- and measure political balance. sador to Qatar HE The project aims to detect P Kumaran with false claims and to enhance the A team of scientists from Qatar Computing in Amsterdam. other dignitaries accuracy of video content. at the inaugura- Developed in partnership pliance use of the project, de- conference held in Amsterdam tion of the new with Al Jazeera, Associated veloping the fact checking, in September. office of Indian Press, RTE Ireland, Tech Mahi- news coverage, political bias The global gathering saw Community Be- ndra, V-Nova and Metaliquid, detection and graphic content more than 50,000 industry nevolent Forum the project seeks to support detection mechanism. experts and researchers from at Integrated broadcasters and content own- The team of QCRI scientists 150 countries come together to Indian Community ers with their regulatory meas- was honoured with an award showcase their latest innova- Center (IICC) at ures and compliance processes. at IBC2019, a leading media, tions and participate in a num- Thumama. QCRI worked on the com- entertainment and technology ber of topical discussions. Kahramaa launches ‘Ask Tarsheed’ initiative to raise conservation awareness MERIAM JELLITI ity products. It targets all sectors, the right behavior in society, espe- DOHA especially the residential sector. cially in young people, in associa- According to the initiative, tion with the Public Works Author- QATAR General Electricity and young children have to respond to a ity ‘Ashghal’,” added Misnad. Water Corporation (Kahramaa) questionnaire regarding preserva- The programme was followed has launched a new initiative ‘Ask tion of power and water resources by a lecture on managing quality Tarsheed’ within the 2nd National and ‘Tarsheed’. and safety presented by Dr Ghazi Strategy 2018-2022 for preserv- During the launch of the ini- Abdulkarim in which he explained ing the State’s electricity and wa- tiative, Moza al Maseif, representa- the importance of contributing to ter resources, diversifying energy tive of Kahramaa Awarness Park, sustainability of water resources. resources, and reducing carbon explained to school children the Kahramaa encourages everyone emissions. goals of the national programme to participate in this initiative via The initiative aims at reducing ‘Tarsheed’ and encouraged them to the numbers and emails provided per capita consumption of electrici- respond to all the queries. initiative is to raise awareness of The first session also focused on students the process of treating wa- by the corporation, and to be part ty and water by raising awareness of President of Awareness and as many people as possible, adding the usage of treated water in infra- ter at the environmental research of the hashtag #YouKnowWho- the need for conservation in Qatar Social Development Fatma al Mis- that a series of lectures will be held structure, where one of the special- laboratory. Knows where all inquiries are an- and encouraging people to use qual- nad said that the main goal of this as part of the programme. ized chemists demonstrated to the “We are working on inculcating swered. 04 Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Nation

MURAIKHI RECEIVES CREDENTIALS OF NORWEGIAN AMBASSADOR: Minister of State for Foreign Af- fairs HE Sultan bin Saad al Muraikhi received on Monday a copy of the credentials of non-resident Ambas- sador of Norway to Qatar HE Sten Arne Rosnes. Muraikhi wished the ambassador success in his mission, HAMMADI RECEIVES AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENTARY DELEGATION: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Ahmed bin assuring him of all support to promote bilateral relations between the two friendly countries to closer coop- Hassan al Hammadi met with a delegation from the Australian Parliament in Doha on Monday. During the meeting, the bilateral relations eration in all fields. A number of officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs attended the ceremony.(QNA) were discussed, in addition to topics of common interest. (QNA)

Ooredoo unveils IoT Connect Single SIM CCQ students strengthen ICT skills at

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA Huawei learning programme in China OOREDOO, the region’s leading enabler of 5G and digital business innovation, launched on Monday a new Internet of Things (IoT)- The students engage in hands-on learning activities at the company’s cutting-edge training centre and labs enabled solution for Qatar’s organisations to manage their IoT device data usage, called IoT TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK to bring together IT-minded them to grow and mature into ex- Connect Single SIM. DOHA academics and students from perts, we can better equip the next Ooredoo IoT Connect enables organisations all around the world in a place generation of technology leaders.” to track and manage networked devices with an STUDENTS enrolled in the Com- where the latest cutting-edge Besides being an opportunity online portal, measure data consumption and munity College of Qatar’s (CCQ) technologies are being tested, to enhance CCQ students’ IT skills flag international roaming connections. Cybersecurity programme re- developed and introduced to the and knowledge, the trip fostered Now, with IoT Connect Single SIM, or- cently travelled to China to par- market. Not only did our students knowledge-exchange and interac- ganisations can automatically set, monitor, ticipate in Huawei’s annual ‘Seeds broaden their horizons and gain tion with a group of like-minded and limit data allowances for individual IoT- for the Future’ programme. The new insights into the field, they yet culturally diverse students connected devices, leading to full mobility cost two-week event aimed to develop also became part of a border- from 50 international universi- control. the Information and Communica- transcending programme that ties around the world. The pro- In response to feedback from customers, tions Technology (ICT) skills of promotes greater understanding gramme also provided a cultural IoT Connect Single SIM features real-time university students from across of and interest in the telecommu- experience for participants who data usage dashboards and individualised re- the globe through an immersive nications sector.” were introduced to China’s rich ports, along with built-in rules for alerts, usage learning experience. Huawei Qatar’s CEO Frank traditions and way of life as they limits and compatibility with 5G. Led by Dr Mohammed al Do- Fan commented, “We are proud toured historic sites in Beijing Ooredoo expects strong interest from all rani, CCQ’s chair of the Informa- of the CCQ students and their such as the Great Wall of China industries. High-potential use cases include tion Technology (IT) programme, Led by Dr Mohammed al Dorani, CCQ’s chair of the IT programme, and IT vision, which aligns with our and the Forbidden City. connected vehicle fleets, smart buildings and and IT Instructor Dr Abdullah al Instructor Dr Abdullah al Ghushami, the team of 10 visited Huawei’s head- own – to empower this region’s During their trip, the delega- facilities management, digital payments with Ghushami, the team of 10 visited quarters in Shenzhen and interacted with technology experts there. generation and develop the nec- tion also met with Qatar’s Am- banking and finance, connected construction Huawei’s headquarters in Shen- essary talents and skills that bassador to China HE Mohamed sites, smart defence and security, IT services, zhen and got an opportunity to The delegation expressed can only imagine the possibili- will help them accelerate their bin Abdullah al Dehaimi. The connected manufacturing, digital oilfields, interact with technology experts their appreciation for the efforts ties that we can explore together country’s digital transformation. 10 students who took part in smart malls and connected utilities. to enhance their ICT skills and get of the Huawei management team, and how they can translate into Huawei is committed to deploy- the programme are Zenab Hus- Yousuf Abdulla al Kubaisi, chief operating valuable insights into the field. engineers, and faculty. a more empowered, skilled, and ing the most advanced technolo- sain Ahmad, Khulood Khaled officer, Ooredoo Qatar, said, “Our IoT Connect At Huawei’s cutting-edge Commenting on the occasion, tech-aware generation of IT pro- gies that will help realise Qatar’s Janahi, Najlaa Mubarak al Ku- Single SIM provides our business customers training centre and labs, the stu- CCQ President Dr Mohamed al fessionals that continue to steer 2030 vision.” wari, Aysha Mahanna al Dossari, with simple and scalable industry-leading IoT dents also engaged in hands-on Naemi said, “CCQ is honoured our nation towards our 2030 vi- Huawei Qatar’s VP Farhan Dana Abdulrazaiq al Rais, Aisha solutions to manage their mobile connectivity. learning activities and received to have Huawei among its com- sion and beyond.” J Khan said, “The future of ICT Shahine al Kuwari, Salman Ab- Organisations can start small with a few SIMs, up-to-date ICT solution dem- munity partners, a global leader Dr Mohammed al Dorani progress lies in the hands of our dulwahed Mashhadi, Tamim Ali then easily scale up as their business grows. onstrations from the organisa- in ICT and a vital player in shap- noted, “Huawei’s worldwide CSR students and by developing plat- al Kuwari, Sultan Khalifa al Ibra- Extending our IoT portfolio can enhance Qa- tion’s experts. ing the future of the world. We initiative is a wonderful platform forms and programmes that allow him and Ali Ahmad. tar’s digital transformation and competitive- ness and enable new digital services.” Ooredoo’s IoT Connect customers can re- ceive ruggedised SIM cards for outdoor ap- plications such as on oil rigs or in the desert. Indian Embassy to host fashion show in celebration of ‘khadi’ Organisations interested in signing up for IoT Connect can request a solution demonstration AS part of the ongoing India-Qa- able fabric, comes as part of a se- by Bengaluru-based fashion con- Dresses made of khadi fabric The embassy organised a series from Ooredoo or contact their Ooredoo ac- tar Year of Culture-2019, the Em- ries of programmes being organ- sultant and choreographer Prasad and yarns will be on display out- of events in the past few months, count manager. bassy of India will host an event ised by the embassy to pay tributes Bipada. the creative use of the side the venue, showcasing India’s including the ‘Experiments with Business customers can leverage the Oore- titled ‘Celebrating Khadi: The to Mahatma Gandhi when India khadi fabric will be to showcased vibrant khadi culture. Truth’, a photo exhibition at Katara, doo Advantage, making Ooredoo “Best for Fabric of Freedom’, at Saffron celebrates his 150th birth anniver- at the event. During the event, Qatar Post and a rendition of ‘Vaishnava Jan Business”, thanks to its breadth and depth of Hall, VCUarts Qatar, on Tuesday, sary, a press statement from the The programme is being or- and the Embassy of India will Te’, Gandhiji’s favourite bhajan by talent, best fixed and mobile networks, broad- October 1, at 6pm. embassy said. ganised in association with VC- jointly release a postage stamp to Qatar-based singer Abdul Rahim, est portfolio of ICT services and solutions, and The celebration of khadi, a The event will feature a fash- Uarts Qatar and the Indian Com- commemorate the 150th birth an- to mark the 150th birth anniversary trusted partner for 60 years. modern handmade and sustain- ion show and exhibition, curated munity Benevolent Forum. niversary of Mahatma Gandhi. of Mahatma Gandhi. (TNN) Olive International School hosts forum on parenting and teaching Le Mirage Property Management launches ‘Weigh To Go’ fitness contest for residents The 12-week fitness programme to help boost Le Mirage residents’ health and lifestyle

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK dents to make the most of the spec- DOHA tacular club houses, state-of-the-art fitness centres and rooftop jogging LE Mirage Property Management, tracks in which we have invested for a division of Le Mirage Real Estate, our communities.” TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Qatar’s leading real estate develop- Contestants will take part in ex- DOHA ment and property management clusive, thrice-a-week evening boot company, has launched a fun fitness camps conducted by specialised OLIVE International School ‘Weigh To Go’ contest for residents trainers from Bounce Fitness. These (OIS) Doha recently organised of the 10 communities it services as boot camps are held on the Le Mi- a ‘Parents Panel Discussion well as clients of Diet Delights and rage Icon track. Participants have Forum’ aimed at enlightening Bounce Fitness. their fitness monitored through reg- teachers and parents to involve The contest, supported by Diet ular weigh-ins and body analysis by themselves in the upbringing Delights and Bounce Fitness, aims Diet Delights’ nutritionists. of the children who form the to promote active and healthy life- “The contestants are a commit- foundation of the society. styles among the residents, and ted group of people who are taking The participants were wel- the winner will be the person who the challenge seriously to improve comed by Vice Principal Gee- makes the most fitness progress their fitness, nutrition and overall tha Somashekaran. during the 12 weeks until December wellness. ‘Weigh To Go’ is not only Discussions were held 14, 2019. about losing weight but also about two topics, namely, ‘Charac- The contest, which is limited to gaining strength, creating healthy ter formation in school is the 20 residents aged over 21 years, was eating habits and establishing a sus- bedrock for success in life’ and launched at a special event at the Le tainable healthy lifestyle habit,” ex- ‘Parents’ role in partnering were the panellists during the bringing of their children. Mirage Icon apartment complex in plained Nassif Hydamous, director with the school in enforcing first session, while Anu was The panellists pointed out Doha’s bustling commercial centre, of operations at Le Mirage. discipline in children’. the moderator. that the atmosphere at home Bin Mahmoud. “Throughout the contest period, Principal of the school They explored the role of must be positive and energet- Outlining the competition, Le the participants will receive regu- Jacob K M invited the panel- good parenting and respon- ic, and the teacher must be a Mirage Property Management’s lar fitness and motivational tips. A lists for the vibrant interactive sible teaching in shaping the moderate person to condition Managing Director Rajab al Jabari prize will be given to the winner. session and to enlighten the society. the minds of the students. said, “The contest reflects our ap- Given that all 20 contestants should gathering with valuable dis- During the second session, The programme conclud- proach of always putting our resi- be in the best shape of their lives by cussions. the panellists Hashmi, Shahul ed with a vote-of-thanks pro- dents at the centre of whatever we December 14, in reality, everyone Jiji Anish, Biva Bhattacha- and Poonam examined par- posed by Headmistress Ind- do. It will also encourage our resi- will be a winner,” he added. rya, Srividhya and Ajimsha ents’ responsibility in the up- rani Dutta. Nation Tuesday, October 1, 2019 05

ATTIYAH VISITS OMAN’S MILITARY TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Dr Khalid bin Mohammed al Attiyah visited the Military Technical College in the Sultanate of Oman. Attiyah was accompanied by the Commander of the Royal Air Force of Oman and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Military Technical College Air Vice Marshal Matarbin Ali bin Mataral Obaidani. Attiyah also visited the Maritime Security Center at Al Murtafa Camp, where he was accompanied by Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman and Chairman of the Maritime Security Committee Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Khamisal Raisi. He also toured both the college and the centre. (QNA)

Qatar Charity set to host Healthcare experts learn about rules annual meeting of ‘Start Network’ on October 1-2 for cancer referral at QCS symposium TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK is in a consultative status with DOHA the United Nations Economic The event explained the cancers symptoms to determine when a patient should be referred as a suspected case and Social Council (ECOSOC), QATAR Charity is all set to in addition to joining CHS Al- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Dr. Abu Rasheed said the host the ‘Start Network As- liance. DOHA hosting of this symposium sembly Meeting’ on October Joining such humanitar- was the result of the charity’s 1-2, an annual gathering being ian alliances by Qatar Charity AROUND 200 primary efforts to fulfill its promise organised for the first time in constitutes a significant recog- healthcare providers from through the launch of qual- the Middle East, with the par- nition of the vital role that it public and private sectors ity programmes of interna- ticipation of more than 87 dig- plays, and the capabilities and took part in the ‘Guidelines tional standards in the field nitaries representing 42 major expertise it has regionally and for Suspected Cancer Refer- of awareness and training, as international and regional hu- globally, he added. ral Symposium’, recently well as community partner- manitarian NGOs. Joining international hu- organised by Qatar Cancer ships that the charity is keen The two-day annual meet- manitarian networks falls with- Society (QCS) in cooperation to implement with all institu- ing, chaired by Christina Ben- in its keenness to coordinate with the Ministry of Public tions. nett, CEO of Start Network, and collaborate with humani- Health (MoPH), National Catherine Gillespie, Di- will discuss the network strat- tarian organisations worldwide Cancer Program, and Hamad rector of the National Cancer egy and the proposed action to ensure a more effective and Medical Corporation. Programme at the MoPH, plan, as well as many issues impactful humanitarian inter- This CPD activity is a said, “We are always grateful related to its effectiveness, ventions to support humanitar- Category 1-Accredited Group to work in partnership with capabilities and cooperation ian efforts around the globe. Learning Activity as defined Healthcare professionals at a symposium organised by Qatar Cancer Society in Doha recently. QCS. Their support enables among its members on hu- On the sidelines of the meet- by the Qatar Council for us to ensure we reach across manitarian issues. ing, Qatar Charity will organise Healthcare Practitioners - tific Research Department at the needed initial diagnostic He described the elec- the healthcare providers in Yousuf bin Ahmed al Ku- a dinner party in cooperation Accreditation Department, QCS, said, “The objective of and management approach tronic referral process Qatar in the interests of the wari, CEO of Qatar Charity, with a number of bodies in the and is approved for a maxi- the symposium is to describe to be done for suspected through Cerner by the prima- whole population. This sym- said, “The hosting of this sig- country at the Qatar National mum of 5.25 hours. cancers signs and symptoms cancer cases at the level of ry care physicians and non- posium supports the continu- nificant event by our organisa- Museum, where the guests can Dr. Hadi Mohamad Abu to determine when a patient primary care which play an electronic referral process by ing path to providing excel- tion affirms its humanitarian learn about the Qatari identity, Rasheed, Head of Profession- should be referred as a sus- essential role in cancer early the National Cancer Program lence in cancer care in the role worldwide, the impor- heritage, and history, in addi- al Development and Scien- pected case, and to describe detection which saves lives.” team. county.” tance its global presence, and tion to providing them the op- its major humanitarian inter- portunity to know about Qatar ventions.” He pointed out that Charity’s humanitarian efforts it has presence on the ground across the world. in more than 50 countries The Start Network is made Fellowships awarded to NU-Q faculty and staff through 28 field offices in 24 up of 42 aid agencies across countries. five continents, ranging from He also underlined the im- large international organisa- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK renowned institution. aimed at providing participants portance of Qatar Charity as an tions to national NGOs. It aims DOHA These exchanges resulted a visual experience of historical organisation playing a vital role to change the current interna- in research on Islamic Educa- sources guided by the library’s in addressing issues affecting tional system of humanitarian FACULTY and staff from tion in Africa with Harvard material collections, curators, humanitarian work globally, aid and deliver more effective Northwestern University in Professor Ousmane Kane, and guest speakers. and noting that Qatar Charity aid to support people affected Qatar (NU-Q) participated in and the translation of the Led by Janet Browne, Ara- was welcomed into the mem- by crises. three prestigious fellowship seventeenth-century Tim- mont professor of the history of bership of Start Network in Qatar Charity joined Start programmes over the sum- buktu manuscript ‘Tarikh Ibn science at Harvard University, 2017. Network in February 2016 as mer, pursuing research across Mukhtar’ with University of Il- the group used a diverse range Considering this member- observers, and in November a spectrum of topics in media, linois professor Mauro Nobili, of library materials to explore ship a significant milestone, he 2017, it was granted full mem- history, and science. who spent a week with Wright an array of topics, such as the pointed out that Qatar Charity bership by the Start Network Zachary Wright, associate at Harvard. process of situating printed has the observer membership Board of Directors on the ba- professor in residence, was a Erskine-Loftus participat- materials within their social of the International Organisa- sis that all membership condi- visiting faculty at the Harvard ed in the GLI 2019 programme, context and using them as tion For Migration (IOM), and tions are met. Divinity School, working on which targeted senior-level grounds for historical thinking. his book manuscript, “Islamic NU-Q’s Professor Anto Mohsin with other participants at The Hun- museum executives. Fellows in “Overall it was a very Realisation and Sainthood in tington’s first residential summer institute in the history of science, the 36-member cohort includ- meaningful experience for Eighteenth-Century North Af- technology, and medicine. ed museum directors, CEOs, me,” Mohsin said. “I learned rica;” Pamela Erskine-Loftus, CFOs, vice presidents, and not just about Huntington Li- director of The Media Majlis dential summer institute in the these invariably stimulate deputy directors. brary’s rich collections in the at NU-Q, was a fellow at the re- history of science, technology, scholarly and professional out- Participants received sup- history of science, technology, nowned Getty Leadership Insti- and medicine. put from already productive port in developing leadership and medicine, but also how to tute (GLI), the world’s premier “In receiving these hon- and talented people. I’m proud skills, devising strategic solu- think about and use those col- learning and thought lead- oured fellowships, our faculty of them all.” tions to pressing institutional lections in a potential research ership network for museum and staff once again demon- At Harvard, Wright challenges and tackling issues project. The well thought out leaders; and Anto Mohsin, as- strate their exceptional capaci- availed himself of the op- of diversity and new technolo- structure of the summer insti- sistant professor in residence, ty for high calibre work in com- portunity to pursue several gy impacting the museum field tute (seminars in the morning joined 16 other international petitive settings,” said Everette other projects supported by at large. and exploring archives in the participants in California for E. Dennis, dean and CEO. the resources and culture of Mohsin’s Huntington Li- afternoon) maximized our time the inaugural Huntington resi- “Study opportunities like collaboration at the world- brary research fellowship there.” Urdu belongs to no religion, says Indian activist Kamna Prasad

LN MALICK promotion of Urdu language gu awaam se hai” (Although Qatar’s values are identical to ing Shakespearian English, DOHA and literature in Qatar, she the gentry likes my poetry, but the spirit of Urdu as both are people not speaking Ghalib’s said the chief patron Muham- I talk to the common man). beautiful combinations of tra- Urdu should also not face the FOR Urdu activist Kamna mad Sabih Bukhari is a torch- “Be it homes, markets, dition and modernity.” flak.” Prasad, Urdu is not merely a bearer of the ‘Ganga-Jamuni’ newspapers or courts, Urdu is She said the Qatari lead- She said the word ‘Urdu’ language but a medium that tehzeeb (culture) and is work- the language of masses. Urdu ership deserves all praise for has been derived from Turkish represents a rich cultural her- ing for propagation of love and is an amalgamation of differ- evolving their policies of de- language and it means hordes itage. “Urdu has no bounda- peace through language and ent languages and cultures. velopment based on tradition or army. ries and it belongs to no reli- literature. Words derived from Arabic, and modernity. She also emphasised the gion,” she said. “Urdu is a pure Hindusta- Persian, Sanskrit, Hindi, Eng- When asked about the fu- role of mushairas in popular- Kamna, the founder of ni language, which is found in lish, Italian, Latin and Por- ture of Urdu, she said, “The ising Urdu. “Mushairas have Jashn-e-Bahar Trust and a Tulsi’s Chaupai and Khusro’s tuguese, have tastefully been future bright. A large number never lost their sheen and noted personality working for Rubai. It has evolved from adopted in Urdu,” explained of people are attracted to this have always played a vital role the promotion of Urdu in In- brotherhood, harmony and Kamna, who was visiting Qa- language although their moth- in promoting Urdu. Mushai- dia, recently visited Qatar to love. The charismatic Urdu tar for the first time. She hails er tongue is not Urdu. Urdu is ras were first held in Deccan attend the platinum jubilee of Mir and Ghalib is a gift to from Jagdishpur in Bihar. a language of ‘adab and adaab’. and the last Mughal emperor celebrations of Bazme Urdu the literary world from India. Speaking about her im- Languages keep evolving. Bahadur Shah Zafar took Qatar, which was established Thanks to the Diaspora as pressions of Qatar, she said, “I ‘Gandhigiri’ or ‘Youngistaan’ mushairas to new heights.” in 1959. She also presided over well as due to the attraction was amazed to see the number are welcome experiences. Only On linking language with an international literary sym- of the language, Urdu is doing Kamna Prasad (right) receives a memento from Sofia Bukhari as of people who attended the those languages live that keep religion, she remarked, “Itis posium (mushaira) held on so well globally,” Kamna told Bazme Urdu Qatar Chief Patron Muhammad Sabih Bukhari looks on. mushaira and remained glued evolving with time. Change is unjustified to connect a lan- the occasion. Qatar Tribune. to their seats until the end. Qa- the only constant thing in this guage to any particular reli- Praising the contribution She noted that Urdu is among common people. Quot- she said, “Sheir mere hain go tar heads the list of the coun- world. Today when we do not gion. Languages are of region of Bazme Urdu Qatar to the as popular among gentry as ing Urdu poet Mir Taqi Mir, khawaas pas, par mujhe guft- tries where Urdu is popular. criticise people for not speak- and not of religion.” 06 Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Reports by Catherine W Gichuki For events and press releases email African Panorama [email protected] or Catherine W call (974) 4000 2222 Gichuki I trained in the midday sun for my body to adapt for marathon: Chepngetich The star athlete says that before coming to Qatar, she did extensive preparations to learn to adapt to unfavourable weather conditions

HE 2019 Marathon WHAT SPORTS World Champion Ruth Chepngetich, LEADERS SAID who braved the un- favourableT weather condi- ‘We don’t take our tions to win a gold medal at athletes for granted. the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019, They are really our best trained in the midday sun in ambassadors and we Kenya to make her body to know that they always win adapt for competing in the honestly. We encourage mega Qatar event. them to continue practic - The Kenyan athlete finished ing. They have good the marathon in 2:32:43 in committed coaches. The testing heat and humidity at the sports fund is available first midnight marathon. Speaking to Qatar Tribune Former Kenyan vice president Moody Awori, President of Athletics Kenya Jackson Tuwei, to give support to the on Sunday, on how she braved Kenyan ambassador to Qatar HE Paddy C Ahenda and his deputy Washington Oloo with Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Culture and Heritage Ambassador Dr Amina athletes.’ running at 29.5 degrees Cel- other officials Mohamed, Kenyan ambassadors and athletes in Doha. — MOODY AWORI, FORMER KENYAN VICE sius and 73.3 degrees humid- PRESIDENT, MEMBER OF SPORTS, ART AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT FUND BOARD ity without the cool breeze that during the hot mid-day sun other people. Many people have just started.” blows over the sea at Corniche, around noon or 1pm to prepare supported me. People have According to the 25-year- Chepngetich said she had done my body for the difficult weath- stayed up late. Fans cheered me old, being an athlete is a full- More than 20 Kenyans take ‘We need to find the best a lot of preparations before er in Ngong in Kenya.” up. So many people were cheer- time career. way of looking at what coming to Qatar to learn the She said she has been train- ing me and I said I would make As for inspiring aspiring part in opening ceremony of Qatar has done and look tactics of how to adapt to the ing for this marathon for the them proud.” female athletes, Chepngetich at what we can copy out unfavourable weather. “I would past three months. “I have been Chepngetich said she has said, “For young girls, I would IAAF World Athletics 2019 of that. Qatar has gone a drink water at the water points training in Ngong for the past always running since she was like to tell them to be disci- IT was a proud moment for the entire Kenyan community as a notch higher in terms of to keep myself hydrated. There three months,” she said. younger. “I used to participate plined. They should not rush to number of Kenyan expatriates participated in the performance were lots of water points. I also How does it feel to win one in running in school’s compe- things that are not right.” at the opening ceremony of the IAAF World Athletics Champion- the standards. We want to used to pour the water on my of the most challenging races? titions. I started running at a To attain heights in life, ships Doha 2019, which was opened by the Amir His Highness see how best we can im - body to reduce the temperature “I am feeling good and happy. primary school in Kipkelion one has to be humble and be Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani. The Kenyan performers had prove our facilities back of my body.” Now I am a world gold medal- East in Kericho County. I start- determined, Chepngetich said, been selected from the Green Maasai Troupe, a cultural group home. We can spread To make sure that she beat list. I am really happy and I am ed running when I was in class adding that Kenyan long-dis- based in Doha. through the country fast the Doha heat, she had come very grateful to God,” she said. 4 and 5.” tance runner Eliud Kipchoge is The leader of the group, Zacchaeus Njuguna, said, “We were and have really good up with ways to make sure she She said she has been ap- As for the future plans and her role model -- someone she 28 of us. We rehearsed for the performance on Fridays and facilities. Every athlete adapts to the hot weather be- proached by many journalists strategy, she said she will dis- looks up to. Saturdays for the entire month.” The group is also hosting a number of activities at the requires good facilities.’ fore coming to Qatar for the for interviews and she didn’t cuss with her manager and see “Kipchoge is my role mod- marathon. “I looked for ways turn any of them the way forward. “I will con- el and I am focusing now to Khalifa International Stadium’s fan zone. — JACKSON KIPRONO TUWEI, PRESIDENT OF ATHLETICS KENYA in which I could overcome it. I down. “It’s a tinue running. I haven’t fin- attain the heights that would train chance to ex- ished yet. I have he has attained. He is press myself to focused. He has the ‘We have very many potential.” young athletes that are Talking about raring to prove them - the lessons that selves to showcase what people can learn from they have. It’s wonderful Kipchoge, Chepnget- to have this opportunity ich said, “Kipchoge is to showcase what we disciplined, focused and a determined person. This have in our country. We is something that we can all are very proud of our copy from him.” athletes. Kenyan athletes are honest and I am really pleased. I wish them all the best in the remaining events.’ — AMBASSADOR DR AMINA MOHAMED, KENYA’S CABINET SECRETARY FOR SPORTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE

Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich celebrates after winning the Women’s Marathon at the 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships in Doha on September 27, 2019. (AFP)

Ethiopian, Kenyan fans cheer athletes of their countries

NUMBER of fans, a majority of games. All Ethiopian athletes are ning so fast. I saw Kenyan athletes them Ethiopians and Kenyans, competitive.” and people. They are so strong.” A have been going to the Khalifa Tadele Sahilu, another Ethio- According to his mother Lucy International Stadium to cheer pian, said, “I am happy that I am Mbugua, they will be at the stadium compatriot athletes taking part in able to come and cheer them [the everyday. “We want to come and the IAAF World Athletics Cham- 30 athletes] as they compete. They cheer our country and it is a privi- pionships Doha 2019. Dressed in are trained hard to win medals. I lege.” their national colours and waving am happy to see the famous ath- Praising the facilities, Chris their flags, the expatriates from letes like Solomon Barega, Tilahun Juma, another Kenyan expatriate, these two countries have made Bekele, Muktar Indris, among oth- said the event was well-organised. the stadium their home since the ers.” “The choice of venue is on point. championships began. Adneymiles mwai wachira, a The display of the introduction of five-year-old Kenyan, said, “I am 100 metres finals on Friday was Talking to Qatar Tribune, Gen- feeling good to see athletes run- electrifying.” et, an Ethiopian expatriate who was at the stadium, said, “I am happy to be here and this is the time to attend athletics. I have been in Qatar for over one year. I really enjoyed the Kenyan fans at Khalifa International Stadium. (Kings Edwin) Ethiopian fans at Khalifa International Stadium. Gulf / Middle East / World Tuesday, October 1, 2019 07

News Yemeni rebels free in brief Shabaab attacks US base, Iraq, Syria reopen 290 prisoners in move major border crossing retaken from IS EU convoy in Somalia hailed by UN, ICRC AL-QAIM: A border crossing on a vital highway linking AFP the capitals of Iraq and Al Shabaab claims they killed dozens in the attack, however the US Mission SANAA Syria, seized by Islamic State group jihadists in to Somalia and a Somali military official said there were no casualties YEMEN’S Huthi rebels have 2014, re-opened on Mon- freed 290 prisoners, includ- day, a reporter said. Iraqi AFP ing dozens of survivors from security forces had re-taken MOGADISHU a Saudi-led coalition strike on the border post near the a detention centre earlier this town of Al-Qaim in late THE Al-Shabaab militant month, the ICRC said Monday. 2017 as part of a mas- group claimed responsibility The International Com- sive operation backed by for an attack on a US base in mittee of the Red Cross hailed an international coalition Somalia on Monday, as Euro- the move as “a positive step against the jihadists’ self- pean Union confirmed a sepa- that will hopefully revive the proclaimed “caliphate”. On rate strike against a convoy of release, transfer and repatria- Monday, a video journalist Italian advisers. tion of conflict-related detain- saw trucks hauling cargo The militants struck the US ees” under a deal struck last across the terminal, which base at Baledogle, about 110 kil- year between the rebels and lies on a major highway ometres (70 miles) northwest of Yemen’s government. connecting Baghdad and the capital Mogadishu, with ex- The Huthis recently an- We have presented to the Damascus. (AFP) plosives before gunmen opened nounced the capture of hun- United Nations a fire on the compound. In a dreds of Yemeni loyalist forces unilateral initiative to Nigeria police rescue statement, Al-Shabaab said: in an August offensive near release 350 prisoners pregnant women “In the early hours of Monday the Saudi border, but they from ‘baby factories’ morning, an elite unit of sol- were not among those freed Abdel Kader Mortaza diers... launched a daring raid on Monday. LAGOS: Nigerian police said on the US military base”. The United Nations’ spe- the Huthi official in charge of Monday they had rescued “After breaching the pe- cial envoy for Yemen, Martin prisoner affairs, said at a press 19 expectant mothers rimeters of the heavily fortified Griffiths, welcomed the initia- conference in Yemen’s rebel- from a string of locations base, the Mujahideen (holy tive to “unilaterally release de- held capital Sanaa. in Lagos where pregnant fighters) stormed the military tainees”. “I hope this step will Mortaza reiterated Huthi women were being forced complex, engaging the cru- lead to further initiatives that claims that they had taken to give birth to children for saders in an intense firefight.” Somali soldiers gather at the site of a suicide car bomb explosion which targeted a European Union vehicle will facilitate the exchange prisoner more than 2,000 sale. “We got reports based The Shabaab claimed they had convoy (right) in Mogadishu, Somalia, on Monday. (AFP) of all the conflict-related de- fighters, including Saudi sol- on intelligence information killed dozens in the attack, how- tainees as per the Stockholm diers, in the August offensive about activities of indi- ever the US Mission to Somalia helicopters,” said Abdullahi Os- heavy explosions occurred, Agreement,” Griffiths said, re- near the southern Saudi re- viduals who were keeping and a Somali military official man, a witness. the first one bigger than the ferring to the 2018 accord. gion of Najran. pregnant women and babies said there were no casualties. The US Mission to Soma- other. There was also a heavy He called on all parties to Footage aired by the Hu- to sell them after delivery,” “We already had the infor- lia denied Al-Shabaab fighters exchange of gunfire after the work together to speed up the this on Sunday, which had Lagos police spokesman mation about the attackers and penetrated the camp’s defences, blasts but we don’t know about release of prisoners, saying been billed as showing proof Bala Elkana said. “After simply repelled them before saying that Somali security forc- ‘Failed attack’ the details,” Mohamed Adan, a they and their families had of the mass capture, was short investigations, we were they reached our defence bar- es repelled the attack. Somali elder close to the scene “endured profound pain and on details. Saudi-led coalition able to rescue 19 pregnant riers. There was no casualty “The security forces stopped “The security forces stopped this of the attack, said by phone. suffering.” In a statement, he spokesman Turki al-Maliki on ladies and four babies,” he inflicted on our soldiers or on this ultimately failed attack ultimately failed attack due to In a separate incident on urged the parties to meet at Monday brushed off the Huthi said, adding that the those the US soldiers in the base,” the due to their alertness and swift their alertness, swift response, Monday, a security official said the “nearest opportunity” to claims about prisoners, call- freed were aged between military official said on condi- response, not allowing the at- not allowing the attackers to EU advisers training the Somali resume discussions on future ing them part of a “misleading 15 and 28. (AFP) tion of anonymity. tackers to breach the outer de- breach the outer defensive National Army were attacked by exchanges. media campaign”. Witnesses in the Baledogle fensive perimeters of the base,” perimeters of the base,” the a car bomb in Mogadishu. The Huthis’ own an- A government source Factory fire area said that a heavy exchange the mission said in a statement. mission said in a statement. “There was a car bomb tar- nouncement on the prisoner confirmed that 200 soldiers kills 19 in of gunfire after the initial ex- “We are thankful that there geting the EU military advisors release said there were 350 were killed in the fighting, east China plosion had ended. “We can- were no SNA (Somali National along the industrial road. A ve- in the group, including three but said that the number of not hear any fighting for some Army) casualties between the Shabaab, an Al-Qaeda-linked hicle loaded with explosives was Saudis. “We have presented to prisoners taken was less than BEIJING: A factory fire killed hours now but... the whole multiple attacks.” Baledogle is group which controls large rammed into one of the convoy the United Nations a unilater- the Huthis claimed, estimat- 19 people in China’s east- area around the base is being a major launching site for US parts of Somalia, and the Islam- vehicles,” said Omar Abikar, a al initiative to release 350 pris- ing the number to be about ern Zhejiang province, the patrolled by American military drone operations against Al- ic State in Somalia outfit. “Two Somali security officer. oners,” Abdel Kader Mortaza, 1,300 Yemeni soldiers. local government reported on Monday. Eight people were rescued, of whom three were injured, in the fire which started on Sat- War with Iran would gut world economy, says Saudi prince urday afternoon at Ruiqi Daily Necessities in Ninghai AFP terests,” Prince Mohammed bin cent of global trade passages, UN expert blasts Saudi prince over Khashoggi defence only strategic goal is to prove that County. The fire was put WASHINGTON Salman told the CBS program about four percent of the world they are stupid and that is what out about three hours later, “60 Minutes.” “Oil supplies GDP. Imagine all of these three GENEVA: A UN rights expert on Monday criticised Saudi Arabia’s they did,” said the prince. the Ninghai County govern- SAUDI Arabia’s crown prince will be disrupted and oil prices things stop,” he said. crown prince for trying to create “distance” between himself and Prince Mohammed was ment said on microblogging said in an interview aired Sun- will jump to unimaginably high “This means a total collapse journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s execution, even as he appeared to asked point-blank if he ordered website Weibo. The fac- day that war with Iran would numbers that we haven’t seen in of the global economy, and not acknowledge the Saudi state was responsible. Agnes Callamard, a the killing and dismemberment tory made products such as devastate the global economy our lifetimes,” the prince said. just Saudi Arabia or the Middle United Nations special rapporteur who conducted an investigation of journalist Jamal Khashoggi stationery, plastic objects and he prefers a non-military The prince said a war be- East countries.” He said a Sep- into Khashoggi’s murder, was reacting to an interview broadcast by in October last year. “Absolutely and detergents, according to solution to tensions with his re- tween Saudi Arabia and Iran tember 14 attack on Saudi oil US media on Sunday with Prince Mohammed bin Salman.Callamard, not. This was a heinous crime. its registration information. gional rival. would be catastrophic for the facilities, which his country and whose independent probe found “credible evidence” linking the But I take full responsibility as There was no environmental “If the world does not take a world economy. the US blamed on Iran, had been crown prince to the murder and attempted cover up, dismissed that a leader in Saudi Arabia, espe- damage caused by the fire, strong and firm action to deter “The region represents senseless. “There is no strategic defence as “problematic”. “He is only taking corporate responsibil- cially since it was committed the government said. (DPA) Iran, we will see further escala- about 30 percent of the world’s goal. Only a fool would attack five ity for the crime, which goes without saying,” Callamard said, days by individuals working for the tions that will threaten world in- energy supplies, about 20 per- percent of global supplies. The ahead of the first anniversary since Khashoggi’s death. (AFP) Saudi government,” he said.

Destroying Israel ‘achievable Saudi will pay the price for murder: Khashoggi fiancee goal’, says top Iran general DPA large part of my life,” says the held accountable for his death, of a threat for them. Although ISTANBUL fiancee of the Saudi dissident although Turkish and Western he had some criticisms of the TEHRAN: The commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards journalist who was murdered intelligence agencies say the or- things in [Saudi Arabia] he was said Monday that destroying arch-rival Israel has become EVERY attempt was made to in Saudi Arabia’s consulate in der to kill him could only have actually a beautiful representa- an “achievable goal” thanks to his country’s technological cover up his murder in Riyadh’s Istanbul last year. come “from the highest lev- tive of his country,” Cengiz says. advances. “This sinister regime must be wiped off the map consulate in Istanbul. But one “This pain, it changes els of the Saudi government.” His murder only made and this is no longer... a dream (but) it is an achievable goal,” year on, the fiancee of outspo- shapes, it changes form with Khashoggi, a columnist for the Khashoggi “a much bigger fig- Major General Hossein Salami said, quoted by the Guards’ ken journalist Jamal Khashog- me, the pain of his memory Washington Post, was once a ure as a symbol,” she says. Sepah news site. gi says his killing will forever that I have. It’s a struggle, it’s a palace insider before becoming “Although he disagreed with Four decades on from Iran’s Islamic revolution, “we have haunt Saudi Arabia. fight,” Cengiz tells dpa in an in- a sharp critic of the powerful the crown prince and with them managed to obtain the capacity to destroy the imposter Zionist Hatice Cengiz places her terview in Istanbul. Hatice Cengiz, fiancee of slain crown prince, Mohammed bin as a kingdom... they removed regime”, he said. two mobile phones on a cafe October 2 marks a year journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Salman. The de facto ruler had him, maybe as one threat,” she Salami’s comments, while not unusual for Iranian officials, table. As the screens light up since Khashoggi went inside no involvement in the crime, adds. “However, they are now come amid particularly heightened international tensions over she shows that both have pho- the consulate to get documents will gather outside that building the Saudis insist, and are hold- faced with much greater prob- Iran’s nuclear programme and a series of incidents that have tographs of Jamal Khashoggi, to marry Cengiz and was never for a memorial. ing a trial in secrecy. lems. And they’re going to pay raised fears of a confrontation between Tehran and its other leaning back and smiling, his seen again. On Wednesday, His remains were never “Jamal, as one individual, the price for this - I hope even main regional rival, Riyadh. (AFP) eyes twinkling. “He is still a Cengiz and Khashoggi’s friends found and no one has been was maybe not even that much more after this.” China readies for anniversary, HK for protest In first, Iraq PM points finger at Israel on base attacks AFP pro-democracy protesters in People’s Republic of China on BEIJING Hong Kong threaten to steal October 1, 1949. AFP view aired Monday that those the spotlight, with authorities After the military march BAGHDAD investigations were nearing a CHINESE President Xi Jin- in the financial hub Monday a civilian parade will involve conclusion. ping vowed Monday to uphold warning of increased violence 100,000 civilians and 70 IRAQ’S premier has said for “Some of the investiga- Hong Kong’s special status on by “rioters”. floats, with organisers releas- the first time that his govern- tions carried out by Iraqi the eve of a huge military pa- Xi told a reception in Bei- ing 70,000 doves and 70,000 ment had “indications” Israel authorities provided impor- rade in Beijing that risks being jing on Monday night that balloons before an evening was behind some attacks on tant indications that Israel upstaged by more protests in China would “continue to fully performance and fireworks in paramilitary bases this sum- was behind some of these at- the semi-autonomous city. and faithfully implement the Tiananmen. mer, but stopped short of tacks,” he said, in excerpts of Some 15,000 soldiers will principles of ‘one country, two The capital city was making an explicit accusation. the interview. march across Tiananmen systems’” in Hong Kong. decked in red Chinese flags, The Hashed al-Shaabi Abdel Mahdi said he had Square and the latest military “We are confident that flower displays, lanterns and force has blamed the series even “heard from the Ameri- technology will be displayed with the full backing of the political slogans ahead of of explosions at its bases and cans” that Israel was involved as part of the 70th anniversary motherland and the concerted China’s President Xi Jinping delivers a speech at a reception to celebrate the tightly-choreographed arms depots on Israel and the but that his government still celebrations, a patriotic show efforts of our fellow Chinese the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China festivities. The final seat- US, but the central govern- lacked “tangible evidence”. of strength to demonstrate in Hong Kong and Macau at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, on Monday. (AFP) ing stands were pulled into ment had so far said it was still The blasts at five Hashed bas- the country’s emergence as a who love the motherland... place in Tiananmen on Mon- investigating. es have been a threat to Bagh- global superpower. (Hong Kong) will prosper and president is expected to speak Peace -- the same spot where day, with the whole square In a first, Prime Minister dad’s precarious balancing act But while Beijing is pre- progress alongside the main- again ahead of Tuesday’s pa- Chairman Mao Zedong an- and central Beijing set to be Adel Abdel Mahdi told Al- between its two main allies, paring for huge celebrations, land,” Xi said. The Chinese rade at the Gate of Heavenly nounced the founding of the closed off by evening. Jazeera television in an inter- Washington and Tehran. 08 Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Asia / Europe / US

UKRAINE CALL SCANDAL Munir Akram to replace Maleeha I deserve to meet my accuser, says Trump Lodhi as Pakistan’s envoy to UN AFP Trump accused top Demo- WASHINGTON Like every American, I deserve to cratic lawmaker Adam Schiff DAWN.COM tive to the UN previously as the sidelines of the session of lying to Congress last week ISLAMABAD well, holding the office for six including US President Don- US President Donald Trump meet my accuser, especially when about what Trump said to years between 2002 and 2008. ald Trump, addressed think- said on Sunday he wants and this accuser, the so-called ‘Whistle- Zelensky in the July phone call. IN a major reshuffle in the The sudden announce- tanks and interacted with deserves to meet the anony- “He wrote down and read Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ment comes a day after Prime international media. Ambas- mous whistleblower at the blower,’ represented a perfect conver- terrible things, then said it Prime Minister Imran Khan Minister Imran and Foreign sador Lodhi accompanied the center of the fast-moving scan- sation with a foreign leader in a totally was from the mouth of the US has approved the appointment Minister Shah Mahmood premier at a number of these dal that has triggered an im- President. I want Schiff ques- of ambassador Munir Akram Qureshi returned to Pakistan engagements. peachment probe against him. @realDonaldTrump inaccurate and fraudulent way tioned at the highest level for as Pakistan’s Permanent Rep- after wrapping up their visit to The government did not The whistleblower, who Fraud & Treason,” he wrote. resentative to the United Na- the United States to attend the provide a reason for the re- could testify soon before Con- Trump’s Republican aides tions in New York, the Foreign 74th session of the UN Gen- placement of Dr Lodhi. She gress, fears for their safety if against accusations that he deserve to meet my accuser, have sought to turn the tables Office announced on Monday. eral Assembly. has not been assigned any their identity is revealed, ac- should be impeached for urg- especially when this accuser, on Democrats pushing for his Akram will replace Dr During his ‘Mission Kash- other portfolio as of now. Fol- cording to a lawyers’ letter re- ing Ukrainian President Volo- the so-called ‘Whistleblower,’ impeachment, insisting that Maleeha Lodhi, who has held mir’ visit to New York, the lowing the announcement, Lo- leased by CBS News. dymyr Zelensky to investigate represented a perfect conver- the president was the true the office of Pakistan’s envoy prime minister addressed the dhi took to Twitter to say that Battling the deepest cri- Joe Biden, his potential 2020 sation with a foreign leader in “whistleblower” as he had asked to the UN since February 2015. 193-member UNGA, attended she is grateful to have had the sis of his presidency, Trump White House challenger. a totally inaccurate and fraud- Ukraine to investigate Biden Akram has served as Paki- UN summit meetings, met a opportunity to represent the in a series of tweets railed “Like every American, I ulent way,” Trumped said. and his son for corruption. stan’s permanent representa- number of world leaders on country for over four years.

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Assembly debate Top Ghani rival Abdullah in brief ends with N Korea General Mark Milley sworn in as Trump’s and Afghanistan top military advisor WASHINGTON: Ex-US Army chief General DPA claims victory in Afghan Mark Milley became the new chairman NEW YORK of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Monday, taking on the sensitive role as President THE United Nations General Donald Trump’s top military advisor. Assembly (UNGA) general “You can rest assured that I will debate closed on Monday with vote well ahead of results always provide you informed, candid and the final countries - including impartial military advice,” he said after North Korea and Afghanistan being sworn in in Trump’s presence. - giving their addresses in Presidential hopeful is confident of his win despite preliminary vote result due on Oct 19 In concluding remarks, Trump responded: “You’re my New York. friend, you’re my advisor and you deserve this position. I never Their speeches to the world had a doubt.” A former ice hockey player, the 61-year-old Milley body came at high-stakes mo- served in Iraq and Afghanistan and held major commands ments for both North Korea before becoming chief of staff of the army in 2015. and Afghanistan. He is a graduate of Princeton University, earned a masters North Korea’s UN Ambas- in international studies from Columbia University and attended sador Kim Song blamed the MIT’s National Security Studies Program. (AFP) United States for the “vicious cycle of increased tension” on the Korean Peninsula, saying Britain prepares ‘full armoury’ of it is “entirely attributable to the economic policy for no-deal Brexit political and military provo- cations perpetrated by the LONDON: Britain is preparing “a significant economic policy US” and its “anachronistic hos- response” in case the country leaves the European Union with- tile policy” against Pyongyang. out an exit deal on October 31, Chancellor of the Exchequer No concrete agreements Sajid Javid said on Monday. on North Korea’s denucleari- “We’re ready to draw on the full armoury of economic policy sation have come out of talks if we need it,” Javid told an annual conference of Prime Minis- between US President Don- ter Boris Johnson’s ruling Conservative party. ald Trump and North Korean “So, deal or no deal, we’re ready,” Javid said, insisting that leader Kim Jong-un. the government will ensure Brexit goes ahead on October 31, Afghanistan’s National despite opposition efforts to prevent a no-deal exit on that Security Adviser Hamdullah date through new legislation. Mohib congratulated the 3 Ian Blackford, the Scottish National Party’s leader in parlia- million Afghans who “faced Afghan presidential candidate and current Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah during a press conference in Kabul on Monday. (AFP) ment, said opposition parties were still discussing the possibil- the threat of terrorism and ity of additional measures, including a no-confidence motion in risked their lives” to cast their AFP that decides who is the win- Johnson, following talks on Monday. (DPA) ballot in his UN address. KABUL ner.” A tired-looking Abdul- Mohib also had a message lah, who is seeking the presi- for those perpetrating the vio- AFGHANISTAN chief ex- We have the most votes in We expect the candidates dency for the third time after Border clashes 21 pilgrims die, lence: “To the Taliban and their ecutive Abdullah Abdullah this election. The results will exercise restraint, await the losing in 2009 and 2014, said leave two dead 35 hurt in India foreign sponsors, hear this now claimed victory on Monday be announced by the IEC, official announcement of his team would “make the in Kashmir bus crash ... Join us in peace, or we will over incumbent Ashraf Ghani but we have the most votes. preliminary and final results new government”. continue to fight.” His UN re- in the weekend’s presidential Without giving details, Ab- ISLAMABAD: At least two NEW Delhi: At least 21 people marks came weeks after talks election, far ahead of the re- The election is not going to by the IEC and submit any dullah also mentioned reports people were killed in fresh returning from offering prayers between the US and Taliban lease of any official results. go to a second round evidence-based complaints of “some government officials” exchanges of gunfire be- at a temple in India’s western extremists, aimed at ending the The move is likely to stir meddling in the election pro- tween Pakistani and Indian state of Gujarat died after war in Afghanistan, collapsed. political tensions across Af- Presidential candidate EU Foreign Policy Chief cess. His remarks follow the border forces on Sunday in their bus overturned on Mon- The 74th session of the ghanistan and brings to mind Abdullah Abdullah Federica Mogherini release on social media of sev- the disputed Kashmir region, day, police said, with heavy UN General Assembly opened the election Abdullah and his eral videos purporting to show Pakistani police said. rains hindering rescuers. earlier in the month amid top rival Ghani bitterly con- ning mates, Amrullah Saleh, dreds of polling centres still election workers stuffing bal- Indian troops fired across Police said the bus, car- uncertainty spanning world tested in 2014 that sparked on Sunday claimed to have unreported. lots in favour of Ghani. the Line of Control (LoC), the rying 70 passengers return- trade, climate change and ten- a constitutional crisis and garnered the lion’s share of Preliminary results are not Shortly after Abdullah’s de facto frontier that divides ing from the temple town of sions between Saudi Arabia prompted US intervention. votes, but late on Monday he due until October 19, and if comments, EU foreign poli- the Himalayan valley into Ambaji to their villages in and Iran. “We have the most votes backpedalled and said he had the leading candidate doesn’t cy chief Federica Mogherini parts controlled by the two Anand district, flipped when Notable developments in this election,” Abdullah said only been referring to a par- secure more than 50 percent called on candidates to respect countries, in Kotli district of the driver tried to navigate a during the diplomatic event at a news conference, without ticular, partial result. of the vote the top two will run the electoral timeline. Pakistan-administered Kash- sharp curve on the road at included the formation of com- providing evidence. “We never allow ourselves off in a second round. “We expect that the candi- mir, late on Sunday. high speed in wet conditions mittee to draft a Syrian consti- “The results will be an- to judge the election. It is only Almost immediately, sen- dates exercise restraint, await “At least two people caused by the late monsoon tution and the signing of an ini- nounced by the IEC (Inde- the IEC that has the right to ior IEC official Habib Rahman the official announcement of were killed and another four season. tial US trade deal with Japan. pendent Election Commis- decide the winner or the los- Nang slammed Abdullah’s an- preliminary and final results wounded in shelling by Indian “There were about 70 A Twitter spat between sion), but we have the most er,” he told journalists. nouncement as premature. by the (IEC) and submit any forces,” local police official passengers on board the bus US President Donald Trump votes. The election is not going Abdullah’s claim comes “No candidate has the evidence-based complaints Mohammad Qasim said. The of which 21 have died,” local and teenage Swedish climate to go to a second round.” even before the IEC has fin- right to declare himself the through the established insti- fatalities were apparently a police superintendent Ajit activist Greta Thunberg also Abdullah’s announcement ished tallying turnout from winner,” Nang said. “Accord- tutional complaints mecha- woman and a young boy. (DPA) Rajian said. (AFP) hit the headlines. came after one of Ghani’s run- Saturday’s election, with hun- ing to the law, it is the IEC nism,” she said in a statement. Greece to return 10,000 migrants to World leaders pay final tribute to France’s Chirac AFP Turkey after Lesbos camp fire, riots PARIS AFP in Sunday’s blaze at Moria, DOZENS of world leaders, including Rus- MORIA, GREECE Europe’s largest migrant sian President Vladimir Putin, on Monday camp, which has facilities paid their final respects to ex-president GREECE said on Monday it for 3,000 people but houses Jacques Chirac as France held a national wanted to start sending back around 13,000. Greek media day of mourning for the popular former thousands of migrants to Tur- reported that a burnt blan- head of state. key, a day after a deadly fire ket possibly containing the Putin, former US president Bill Clin- sparked riots at an overcrowded charred remains of a baby had ton and other dignitaries joined President camp on the island of Lesbos. been found next to the woman. Emmanuel Macron for a funeral service The decision, taken at an Earlier police sources said a at Saint-Sulpice church in Paris, a day af- emergency cabinet meeting, mother and her child had died. ter 7,000 people queued to view Chirac’s came as officials in Greece and Another 17 injured mi- coffin at Invalides military hospital and abroad called for action to ease grants, including two children, museum. the pressure on the crowded were transferred to a hospital Chirac’s death on Thursday aged 86 migrant camps spread across A man holds a boy during on the island at Mytilene, the prompted a flood of tributes to the cen- the Aegean islands. clashes with police on the Greek health ministry said Monday. tre-right politician whose career spanned Athens wants to return island of Lesbos on Sunday. (AFP) “Many refugees are so sad, four decades, capped by 12 years as presi- Russian President Vladimir Putin talks with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron after 10,000 migrants to Turkey they are stressed, they fear an dent from 1995 to 2007. they attended a church service for Jacques Chirac in Paris, on Monday. (AFP) by the end of 2020, the gov- kos Mitsotakis has already an- accident can happen again,” Speaking at the Elysee Palace, Clin- ernment statement said. That nounced more naval patrols in Farid, a young Afghan who did ton recalled Chirac as “always upbeat, ing “I’ll miss Chirac, I liked him and I’ll of Chirac, and German President Frank- would increase the rate from the Aegean, closed centres for not give his last name, said. always positive, always very French, miss him.” Walter Steinmeier. the “1,805 returned in the 4.5 migrants refused asylum, and A steady increase in mi- very protective of French interests but Other world leaders attending the cer- Chirac’s coffin, draped in a French years under the previous Syri- plans to overhaul the asylum grant arrivals has created dan- in a way that brought people together emony included Qatar’s Amir HH Sheikh flag, was carried into the church by his za government”, it added. system, the statement added. gerous conditions in the Greek not drove them apart.” As NATO allies, Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, Lebanese former bodyguards, to applause from The conservative govern- Greek officials also con- island camps in the Aegean the US and France had “made it possible Prime Minister Saad Hariri whose assas- around 1,000 onlookers lining the square ment of Prime Minister Kyria- firmed the death of a woman Sea, just off the Turkish coast. to end the Balkan wars”, he said, add- sinated father Rafiq was a close friend outside. 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MINISTER OF TRANSPORT MEETS TOP CIVIL AVIATION OFFICIALS AT ICAO

Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim bin Saif al Sulaiti held meetings with top civil aviation officials, on the ideliness of the 40th General Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal, Canada, on Monday. The minister held separate meetings with Oman’s Executive President of the Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) Mohammed bin Nasser al Zaabi, Zambia’s Minister of Transport and Communications Mutotwe Kafwaya, and Japan’s Assistant Vice- Minister for International Aviation Jotaro Horiuchi. The meetings focused on enhancing cooperation in all civil aviation fields. Qatar’s Ambassador to Canada HE Saud bin Abdullah al Mahmoud, Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Chairman Abdulla bin Nasser Turki al Subaey and Director of International Organisations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Yousef bin Sultan Yousef Laram attended the meeting. (QNA)

WeWork to withdraw IPO Qatar’s economy performing as it enters austerity mode better after blockade: CEOs AFP NEW YORK

WEWORK, which replaced its Qatar’s real GDP growth forecast to be the second fastest in the GCC region in next five years, says QFC CEO controversial chief executive last week, announced Monday SATYENDRA PATHAK that it will withdraw a plan to DOHA go public for now as it shifts into austerity mode. QATAR has performed better The company’s co-CEOs on most of the key economic Artie Minson and Sebastian indicators since blockade, Gunningham said in a state- CEOs of prime Qatari entities ment they decided to “post- have said. pone our IPO to focus on our Speaking at a knowledge core business, the fundamen- sharing session titled ‘Qatar – tals of which remain strong.” Land of Opportunities’ organ- But they signaled they still ised by Doha Bank on Sunday, intend to take the company Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) public down the road, saying CEO Yousuf Mohamed al “We have every intention to Jaida said that Qatar has per- operate WeWork as a public formed better in five out of the company and look forward seven key economic indicators to revisiting the public equity in the post- blockade period of markets in the future.” almost two and half years. The announcement comes Comparing pre- blockade six days after a shakeup atop period (2014-2016) with post- the office sharing business that blockade period (2017-2019), led to Minson’s and Gunning- he said, Qatar’s nominal GDP, ham’s appointments after con- non-hydrocarbon growth, hy- troversial co-founder Adam drocarbon growth, real GDP Neumann stepped down. growth forecast and average The company, under pres- annual inflation have fared sure from Wall Street to rein in better in the post- blockade costs, plans to cut thousands period. of jobs and to rid itself of a Real GDP growth and Qa- corporate jet obtained during tar Real Estate Price Index Neumann’s tenure, according are the only two economic Dignitaries at the knowledge sharing session titled ‘Qatar – Land of Opportunities’ organised by Doha Bank in Doha on Sunday. to a person familiar with the indicators where the country matter. witnessed marginal decline, ment in the USA and Europe. between the two largest econ- listings, enhance smarter reg- Gulf Organisation of Re- S&P last week downgrad- he said. “This year QIA announced omies US and China in recent ulation, local asset manage- search and Development ed the company and placed it Despite the ongoing block- plans to raise investments in times and has contributed to ment and promoting the mar- (GORD) Chairman Yousef on “negative” watch for pos- ade imposed on the country, the United States to $45 bil- volatility in financial markets. ket through road shows and Alhorr said that Qatar has be- sible additional downgrades, Jaida said, Qatar’s real GDP lion in the next two years from The risk of recession has also other marketing initiatives to come an active partner in the saying the outlook “captures is forecast to grow at a com- $30 billion. QIA is looking to increased.” make Qatar a more desirable international community for the pivot in corporate leader- pound annual growth rate of balance investment so that the Growth driver He also highlighted the de- place for international invest- climate change. ship and related uncertainty 2.8 percent in the next five US level is closer to that in Eu- Qatar’s planned expansion of velopments in Qatar’s hydro- ments. Talking about Global Sus- around the company’s fu- years, the second fastest in the rope,” he said. LNG production and carbon and non-hydrocarbon Just Real Estate Chairman tainability Assessment System ture direction with respect to GCC region. “Qatar has been success- infrastructure projects related segment, free zones, new in- Nassar L Ansari said that Qa- (GSAS), developed by GORD, its operating strategies and Highlighting the factors ful in controlling inflation to 2020 Fifa World Cup will vestment law, real estate law, tar’s real estate sector is very he said, “GSAS is a perfor- growth plans.” impacting Real GDP growth and keeping consumer prices PPP Law, food security and promising for investors. mance-based rating system The company’s IPO set- in Qatar, he said, “Qatar’s in check compared to its GCC drive growth in Qatar in the tourism. “Post blockade, the coun- to assess the sustainability back is a “rare win for the pub- planned expansion of LNG peers despite the ongoing next five years, Qatar Financial Speaking on the occasion, try has taken many measures merits of buildings and infra- lic markets over shoddy gov- production and infrastructure blockade,” he said. Centre CEO Yousuf Mohamed Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) to become more resilient to structure projects taking into ernance practices,” said a note projects related to 2020 Fifa Describing Qatar as ‘small, al Jaida said CEO Rashid Ali al Mansoori avoid any potential crisis. Qa- consideration the region’s spe- from Sanford C. Bernstein & World Cup will drive growth rich and ambitious’, Jaida highlighted the exceptional tar has opened up doors for cific environment and ecologi- Co, which laid out a belt-tight- in Qatar in the next five years.” said, the country has bounced performance of Qatar Stock international companies to cal aspects. FIFA has officially ening plan for the company. Unhindered exports and back to desirable stable ratings termath of the diplomatic rift Exchange last year. own their offices and real es- endorsed GSAS certifications The charismatic Neumann planned increase in LNG pro- by the various rating agencies have been partially replaced “Despite the ongoing tate. The govt has taken meas- as the key sustainability re- was credited with growing duction capacity will enable echoing their confidence in with greater attention being blockade, Qatar Stock Ex- ures that would enhance the quirement for the stadiums the office sharing company, positive and stable current ac- Qatar as a safe and stable place paid to the diversity of funding change emerged as the best welfare of expats and Qataris, serving the World Cup 2022 founded in 2010, into a real count surplus for the coming for investment by the interna- sources and deposit maturity performing market in the thereby generating more jobs following the recommenda- estate giant with operations in years, he said. tional financial community. structure.” GCC region. The exchange is and creating a favourable en- tions of third-party experts 111 cities in 29 countries. In spite of the blockade, Delivering keynote speech Sharing his insights into performing better than many vironment for more white-col- commissioned by FIFA on the However, the company he said, Qatar has been suc- on the occasion, Doha Bank global economy, he said, “Ac- regional markets this year as lar expats to come to Qatar,” review of GSAS and other in- faced questions over its pros- cessful in attracting more than CEO R Seetharaman said Qa- cording to IMF report in July well,” he said. Ansari said. ternational systems.” pects for achieving profitabil- $1.5 billion worth of capital tar has emerged stronger in this year, global growth is He said that several initia- Citing Qatar as an ideal Doha Bank Chairman ity after reporting $1.9 billion investment from more than the post- blockade period. forecast at 3.2 percent in 2019. tives are being taken to make place for investment in real es- Sheikh Fahad bin Moham- in losses last year. 22 countries in the first half of He said, “Qatar’s overall Growth in advanced econo- the exchange more attractive tate sector, he said, “Currently, mad bin Jabor al Thani and Neumann came under 2019 alone. GDP growth is projected to mies is projected at 1.9 percent to foreign investors. it is a buyers’ market. But it Doha Bank Managing Direc- scrutiny for perceived self- The economic blockade reach 2.6 percent in 2019. Qa- in 2019. The emerging market He said that QSE is work- will not stay like this forever. tor Sheikh Abdul Rehman dealing between his personal has not impacted Qatar In- tar’s banking sector remains is expected to grow at 4.1 per- ing on four key strategies like This is the right time for the bin Mohammad bin Jabor al assets and WeWork and over vestment Authority’s (QIA) sound. Foreign liabilities with- cent in 2019. There has been increase the offering in the investors to take advantage of Thani were also present on the unconventional personal con- continued strategic invest- drawn in the immediate af- an escalation in trade tension stock market by doing more the market dynamics.” occasion. duct, including drug use. 10 Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Economy & Business

VODAFONE QATAR LAUNCHES QATAR’S FIRST UNLIMITED 5G PLANS Facebook to pay ‘subset’ of news tab Vodafone Qatar covers 70% publishers

AFP of Doha with its 5G network SAN FRANCISCO FACEBOOK said on Monday it plans to pay only a portion SATYENDRA PATHAK of the publishers whose sto- DOHA ries appear in a news “tab” set to launch in the weeks ahead. VODAFONE Qatar on Monday Facebook recently con- announced that its 5G network firmed plans for a News Tab now covers 70 percent of Doha that will be edited by sea- including key locations across soned journalists, in a depar- the country. ture from its longstanding “The roll-out continues to practice of letting algorithms expand and we are expected dictate a user’s experience. to cover entire Qatar with our A human team will select 5G network before the start of relevant, reliable breaking the 2022 Fifa World Cup. This and top news stories. will undoubtedly place Qatar “The number of publish- among the ranks of the world’s ers included in the news tab most connected countries,” will grow over time,” Face- Vodafone Qatar Chief Execu- book spokeswoman Mari tive Officer Sheikh Hamad Ab- Melguizo said in response to dulla al Thani said at an event an AFP inquiry. to announce the company’s “To ensure we’re includ- leading role in the rapid roll- ing a range of topic areas, out of 5G in Qatar. we’ll start by paying a subset Vodafone Qatar Brand Am- of publishers who can pro- bassador Mohammed Saadon vide a steady volume of fact- al Kuwari unveiled the compa- based and original content.” ny’s new 5G coverage map on Vodafone Qatar Chief Executive Officer Sheikh Hamad Abdulla al Thani and Vodafone Qatar Brand Ambassador Vodafone Qatar Chief Operating Officer Diego Camberos providing A Wall Street Journal the occasion. Mohammed Saadon al Kuwari unveil the company’s new 5G coverage map in Doha on Monday. details about the unlimited 5G plans. report earlier Monday said Among the locations where Facebook planned to pay Vodafone Qatar’s 5G network is Unlimited 300, Unlimited 450, limited 300 or Business Unlim- about a quarter of the esti- live are Al Rayyan, Al Aziziya, and Unlimited VIP 750- are de- ited 300 and Unlimited 450 or mated 200 news organiza- Al Hilal, Al Gharaffa, Al Sadd, signed to enable both consumer Business Unlimited 450 for six tions whose articles will be Al Wakrah, Abu Hamour, Nu- and business customers to use months, valid until December featured. aija, Education City, Kharti- 5G speeds and never run out of 31st, 2019.” The tab will be separate yat, Mamoura, Msheireb, Old data while in Qatar. Vodafone Qatar first made from the trademark news Airport, The Pearl, Thumama, 5G areas On top of unlimited data, 5G commercially available in feed at Facebook that dis- Umm Salal and West Bay. The Vodafone Qatar’s 5G network customers can enjoy unlim- April this year, with the launch plays updates and content company also launched the is live are Al Rayyan, Al Aziziya, ited local calls and SMS, wor- of its innovative home inter- from people’s friends, ac- country’s first ‘Unlimited 5G Al Hilal, Al Gharaffa, Al Sadd, ry-free data roaming in up to net solution ‘GigaHome’ that cording to the California- Plans’ offering mobile users in Al Wakrah, Abu Hamour, 120 countries and up to 500 guarantees wi-fi in every room, based online social network. Qatar unprecedented 5G speed international calls, which in the whatever the size of house, us- Aside from human-curat- in the country. Nuaija, Education City, business variant could also be ing a state-of-the-art wi-fi Hub ed top news, sections of the “Just over a year ago, Khartiyat, Mamoura, used to receive roaming calls, at powered by Vodafone’s Gi- tab will rely on algorithms to Vodafone Qatar switched on Msheireb, Old Airport, The no extra cost. gaNet network. figure out a user’s interests its 5G network. Since then we Pearl, Thumama, Umm Salal Exclusive rewards and priv- The business version for based on “signals” such as have been rapidly rolling out and West Bay ileges are additional with each office use, GigaBusiness, was pages followed, interactions this advanced technology that Vodafone Qatar’s new 5G network coverage area. plan including Qmiles and valet launched shortly after. With with online news or subscrip- promises to change the way we parking. the significant expansion of tions to publications. live and work,” Sheikh Hamad “We achieved many firsts in munications company in Qatar he said, “Today we are unveil- Speaking on the occasion, Vodafone Qatar’s 5G network, “Our goal with the News said. course of 5G roll-out. We con- to launch commercial 5G prod- ing country’s first ‘Unlimited Vodafone Qatar Chief Operat- customers that subscribe to Gi- Tab is to provide a personal- “It was significant achieve- nected the first 5G customers ucts and services,” he said. 5G Plans’ that set new stand- ing Officer Diego Camberos gaHome will receive 2 months ized, highly relevant experi- ment for us to be part of the ini- in Qatar, conducted the first “Vodafone Qatar was also ards for the industry.” said, “To celebrate the launch free. In addition, business cus- ence for people,” Facebook tial wave of 5G rollout globally mobile call in the region and the first to bring 5G into house Vodafone Qatar’s three new of our new ‘Unlimited 5G tomers will save QR200 per head of news partnerships and among the first operators the first live hologram. We de- with GigaHome,” he said. ‘Unlimited 5G’ plans are avail- plans’, customers can now take month for 12 months when Campbell Brown told AFP in the world to go live with 5G livered the first 5G handsets, Continuing with the com- able in both consumer and advantage of a special offer and they sign up for GigaBusiness when the coming feature was commercially,” he said. and became the first telecom- pany’s remarkable run of firsts, business variants. The plans - receive a QR50 discount on Un- 100 mbps. revealed. IWC, Al Majed mark launch of new Pilot’s watches collection TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

SWISS luxury watch manu- facturer, IWC Schaffhausen, celebrated the launch of the new Pilot’s watches collection in Doha recently, in the pres- ence of IWC’s brand partners in Qatar - Al Majed Jewellery and Qatar Watch Club. Held at Dusit Doha Hotel, the event was hosted by IWC’s Regional Office for the Middle East, India and Africa and Al Majed Jewellery. An exclusive set up of the new Pilot’s watch collection was on display. Guests also watched a very special occasion of an IWC watch maker at the event, the detailed process that IWC cision. collectors and members of the mance from Qatar Jazz Group. in January 2019, at the Sa- and have since been launch- which gave them the first- takes for each of their time- Upon arrival, IWC’s and Qatar Watch Club, were wel- The new IWC Pilot’s lon International de la Haute ing worldwide throughout the hand experience and view of pieces to work with such pre- Al Majed guests that included comed with a special perfor- watches were first presented Horlogerie (SIHH) in Geneva year.

Toyota Land Cruiser series global sales cross 10 mn mark TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Bros. Co, sole agents for Toyota tations across successive gen- to its reputation for reliability, around the world and created DOHA vehicles in Qatar. erations to establish itself as durability, and drivability on a foothold for the company to “Land Cruiser is truly the a favorite among the region’s poor roads – essentially the de- expand its exports. TOYOTA announced on Mon- “Pride of the Land” due to its families. velopment concepts on which Due to its outstanding reli- day that the cumulative global inbuilt quality, durability and “The legendary Land Cruis- the Land Cruiser is based. ability and durability, there are sales of its legendary Land reliability which has helped er embodies Toyota’s reputa- As a well-deserved recogni- regions where Land Cruiser 40 Cruiser series have surpassed Land Cruiser to be the No. 1 tion for reliability, durability, tion for its genuine off-road ca- series vehicles continue to be 10 million units as of August position in its segment,” added and capability, and has become pabilities, the Land Cruiser has used today, some 50 years after 31, 2019. Murugan. an integral part of people’s continued to receive the sup- they were manufactured. The new milestone comes “We are grateful to each lives in virtually every part of port of customers around the The history of the Land as a recognition for the premi- and every one of our custom- the globe. We remain commit- world. Even though fewer than Cruiser symbolises Toyota’s um SUV’s standing as a global ers for their trust and support ted to continue working hand- 100 units were exported per QDR – Quality, Durability, and and regional icon that contin- in our journey towards achiev- in-hand with our customers to year initially, by 1965, 10 years Reliability. ues to touch the lives of mil- ing this important milestone, create ‘ever-better’ cars,” Miy- after full-scale exports com- Over the years, the Land lions of people across the globe cementing it as a remarkable amoto added. menced, that figure had sur- Cruiser has carved out a repu- every day. success story over the years,” Launched on August 1, passed 10,000 units per year. tation for itself as a reassur- True with its tagline “Pride said Yugo Miyamoto, chief rep- 1951, as the Toyota Jeep BJ, the At present, the Land Cruis- ing companion for business of the Land”, Land Cruiser oc- resentative, Middle East and Land Cruiser is the company’s er is sold in approximately 170 and lifestyle needs. It is widely cupies a special position in the Central Asia Representative Of- longest-running vehicle. The countries and regions world- recognised as a vehicle that heart of every citizen in Qatar fice, Toyota Motor Corporation. production of the world-beat- wide, with annual global sales transports people’s lives and as they enjoy an emotional re- “Since its introduction ing vehicle, which assumed its the world. after the launch of the first- standing at approximately items, that fulfills people’s mo- lationship towards Land Cruis- over six decades ago, the Land current name in 1954, has con- Full-scale exports of the generation vehicle. Since then, 400,000 units. bility dreams, and that enables er unlike seen in other coun- Cruiser has evolved into one tinued for 68 years with nine Land Cruiser began with the 20 Toyota has consistently devel- The Land Cruiser contrib- people to go where they want, tries said RK Murugan, acting of the most fully capable pre- generations dominating the series, which was introduced oped versions that cater to cus- uted significantly to increased when they want, and to return CEO of Abdullah Abdulghani & mium SUVs, exceeding expec- premium SUV market across in November 1955, four years tomer needs, while staying true trust in the Toyota brand safe and sound. Economy & Business Tuesday, October 1, 2019 11

Iran on track Starbucks becomes latest target of Hong Kong protester rage to open new oil AFP Beijing is piling pressure Their comments were HONG KONG ● Prominent democracy on businesses to publicly con- seized on by protesters and terminal on the campaigner Joshua Wong demn the protests. portrayed as an example of Sea of Oman STARBUCKS has emerged as was among those calling Those that do risk a pro- how Hong Kong’s wealthy elite the latest brand to fall foul for a boycott of Starbucks tester backlash, but staying are out of touch with public AFP of Hong Kong’s pro-democ- silent risks financial punish- sentiment and in the pockets TEHRAN racy protesters after a family ● Beijing is piling pressure ment on the mainland, a far of Beijing. member of the local restau- on businesses to publicly more lucrative market. Prominent democracy IRAN said on Monday that rant chain that owns the local condemn the protests The boycott campaign campaigner Joshua Wong was it is on track to create a franchise spoke out against against Maxim’s snowballed among those calling for a boy- new oil terminal on the Sea demonstrators. well as insults to the police after Annie Wu, the daughter cott of Starbucks since Wu’s of Oman that would open Multiple branches were and Maxim’s Caterers, a major of Maxim’s wealthy founder, speech and more than 50,000 a new export route for its covered with graffiti over the Hong Kong restaurant chain delivered a speech earlier people have signed a petition crude and allow tankers to weekend as the city convulsed that runs Starbucks outlets in this month in which she con- asking the Seattle-headquar- bypass the strategic Strait with some of the most intense the city. demned the protests and tered company to sever ties of Hormuz. clashes between hardcore pro- The vandalism illustrates said Beijing’s hardline stance with Maxim’s. The National Iranian testers and riot police in weeks. the huge pressures on inter- against democracy advocates Brands deemed to be sym- Oil Company signed a con- One cafe in the district national brands as Hong Kong should be supported. She was pathetic to protesters have also tract worth around $52 A man cleans up graffiti put up by protesters on the front of a Star- of Wanchai was daubed with is shaken by its worst political speaking at the UN’s human had a torrid time and faced million on Monday with bucks coffee shop in Hong Kong on Monday. (AFP) slogans saying “boycott” as unrest in decades. rights council in Geneva. boycotts on the mainland. three local companies to supply 50 pumps for the pipeline project, according to the Iranian oil minis- try’s Shana website. Oil drops as Saudi The pipeline will run from Bushehr province on Minister hails Qatar’s efforts the Gulf to Bandar-e-Jask eyes non-military on the Sea of Oman, on the other side of the Strait of solution to Iran crisis Hormuz. in recruiting Jordanian youth “Construction of the Goreh-Jask pipeline and AFP Fitch downgrades the crude oil export termi- QNA LONDON nal at Jask Port are among DOHA Saudi credit rating the priority plans,” Shana OIL prices fell more than one reported. THE Jordanian Minister of La- percent on Monday after Saudi DUBAI: Fitch Ratings on The approximately bor Nedal Faisal El Batayneh Arabia’s de facto leader said Monday downgraded Saudi 1,000-kilometre pipeline has praised the efforts of Qatar war with Iran would destroy the Arabia’s credit rating by one will bring oil from Goreh in to provide job opportunities for world economy and hinted in- notch, citing “rising geopoliti- Bushehr to Jask, making it Jordanians. stead at a non-military solution. cal and military tensions in “strategically important as He also hailed the efforts Washington, Riyadh, Ber- the Gulf region” after unprec- the country’s second-larg- exerted by both sides to speed lin, London and Paris blame edentedly large attacks on est crude oil export termi- up the implementation of the Iran for attacks that dam- the kingdom’s oil industry. nal,” Shana reported. directives aimed at providing aged the Saudi oil sector on The agency had lowered IRNA news agency says thousands of job opportuni- September 14 and forced the oil-rich Saudi Arabia’s long- Jask will export its first ties for Jordanian youth to en- world’s largest crude exporter term foreign currency issuer crude within 18 months. able them to contribute to the to sharply reduce production. rating from A+ to A, with a development witnessed in the “In terms of geopolitical stable outlook. country. concerns, common sense is Drone and missile at- This came during a meet- prevailing for now in Saudi tacks on September 14 ing held on Monday between a Arabia,” noted analyst Naeem on two key facilities, the Fashion retailer delegation of Jordanian busi- Aslam at traders ThinkMar- Khurais oilfield and the Forever 21 files nessmen with Qatar Chamber kets, in reference to the com- world’s largest oil processing officials to discuss mechanisms ments by Saudi Arabia’s plant at Abqaiq, knocked out for bankruptcy to implement the directives crown prince in an interview half of Saudi production. aimed at providing employ- with CBS show ‘60 minutes’ “We have revised our as- AGENCIES ment opportunities for Jorda- Jordanian Minister of Labor Nedal Faisal El Batayneh (second left) with Qatar Chamber First Vice Chairman broadcast over the weekend. sessment of the vulnerability NEW YORK nian youth, and the two sides Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar al Kuwari in Doha on Monday. Mohammed bin Salman said a of Saudi Arabia’s economic agreed on steps to develop the war would be catastrophic for infrastructure to regional FASHION retailer Forever electronic platform dedicated to cilitate and follow up the condi- He pointed out that the re- Kuwari said the private sector global growth. military threats as a result of 21 has filed for Chapter 11 the employment of Jordanians tions of Jordanian workers. sults of previous meetings with in the two countries have coop- Oil supplies will be dis- the most recent attack, Fitch bankruptcy protection in in Qatar. He added that the last pe- the Chamber and the obser- erative relations based on mu- rupted and oil prices will jump said. (AFP) the US. The company said The Jordanian minister riod witnessed the launch of the vations made by Qatari busi- tual interest. to unimaginably high num- it plans to “exit most inter- stressed that his country and Jordanian national platform nessmen contributed to the Kuwari said Qatar is cur- bers that we haven’t seen in national locations in Asia Qatar have a strong relation- for employment, and develop- development of the Jordanian rently witnessing a large num- our lifetimes,” the prince said. cyber threats”, in a statement and Europe” but would ship in various fields, point- ment according to the latest platform for youth employment ber of development projects, “The region represents published on the oil ministry’s continue to operate in ing out that his visit to Doha is international technology, a in Qatar. infrastructure and others, and about 30 percent of the Shana website. Mexico and Latin America. aimed at strengthening these platform that works to register He revealed that the two that the Qatari private sector world’s energy supplies, about “Oil has been amazing eve- It expects to close up relations and consolidating the Jordanians looking for job op- sides are working to hold a plays a huge role in the imple- 20 percent of global trade pas- ryone over the last couple of to 350 stores worldwide, strategic partnership between portunities in Qatar, record- workshop during the coming mentation of those projects, sages, about four percent of weeks, having surged on the a spokesperson said, in- the two countries in the field of ing their data, experience and period, seeking to familiarise pointing to the need for trained the world GDP. Imagine all back of the attack on the Saudi cluding as many as 178 US employment, pointing out that qualifications, while providing the Qatari private sector with and qualified labour in all in- of these three things stop,” he oil facilities before reversing stores. there is a great Jordanian de- the opportunity for employers the Jordanian operating plat- dustrial, service and health sec- said. the entirety of these gains, de- Forever 21 sells inex- sire to develop commercial and to announce their employment form, and how to reach the tar- tors. “This means a total col- spite the country temporar- pensive, trendy clothes industrial cooperation relations opportunities, explaining that get groups of job seekers. He noted that the Qatari lapse of the global economy, ily losing half its output,” Craig and accessories, and com- between businessmen in the the platform has been devel- He indicated that there’s a private sector welcomes the and not just Saudi Arabia or Erlam, senior market analyst petes against brands such two countries. oped significantly during the tendency to grant Qatari com- employment of Jordanians in the Middle East countries.” at Oanda trading group, said as Zara and H&M. He pointed out that the two past period to facilitate the re- panies access to and advertise Qatar and expresses great in- Iran’s oil minister mean- on Monday. But some analysts say parties are coordinating jointly cruitment process. vacancies within the Jordanian terest in the Qatari-Jordanian while on Sunday ordered his “Traders are clearly not the retailer, founded in to facilitate communication be- The minister stressed that platform, allowing direct con- employment platform, where country’s energy sector to be particularly concerned about 1984, has lost its way over tween the concerned authorities the Jordanian side is continu- tact between the employer and the Qatari companies have on high alert to the threat of risk premiums in oil... the fo- the past five years, and and private sector companies, ously coordinating with the the job seeker, without resort- shown great responsiveness in “physical and cyber” attacks. cus again seems to be shifting fallen out of favour with and Jordanians wishing to work Qatar Chamber to involve the ing to recruitment companies giving priority to Jordanians Bijan Namdar Zanganeh back to the demand dynam- young US shoppers look- in Qatar, noting that there is a Qatari private sector and get ac- and employment. when hiring for available jobs, said “it is necessary for all ics and the risk of further ing for relatively cheap tendency to appoint a labour quainted with its views regard- For his part, Qatar Cham- especially as Jordanians are companies and installations downgrades as the global eco- clothing. counselor at the Jordanian Em- ing the national employment ber First Vice Chairman Mo- characterized by a high level of of the oil industry to be on nomic slowdown takes hold,” bassy in Doha, in an effort to fa- platform. hamed bin Ahmed bin Twar al expertise and skills. full alert against physical and he added.

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Norway’s Karsten Warholm is a picture of disbelief after he won men’s 400m hurdles final at the IAAF Athletics World Championships Doha 2019 at the Khalifa International Stadium on Monday. (AFP)

Silver winner Rai Benjamin of USA with relatives after the race. (AFP) Qatar’s Abderrahman Samba celebrates his bronze medal triumph at the Khalifa International Stadium on Monday. (AFP) Warholm wins hyped hurdles for repeat gold; Silver for Benjamin

RAAJIV TRIPATHI With this effort, the DOHA 23-year-old, the second quickest man in the event, DESPITE running in lane joined a rare club with Ed nine and being in the dan- Moses, Felix Sanchez and ger of finishing outside the Kerron Clement as back-to- top three in the men’s 400m back world champions in this hurdles, Qatar’s star runner event. Abderrahman Samba un- Banjamin, who had leashed his fierce kick and beaten Samba in the second fetched the hosts their first semi-final on Saturday, was medal of the IAAF World timed home in 47.66. The Athletics Championships Qatari made it a memorable Doha 2019 on Monday. Monday as he lunged to beat “I cannot explain this feel- British Virgin Islands’ Kyron ing today because it’s amaz- McMaster on the line with a ing,” gushed Samba soon af- narrow difference of 0.07 of a ter the big race. second. “I know third place was Warholm said, “It’s very not my (desired) place, but I easy to say that you knew Warholm in action in the men’s 400m hurdles final.(AFP) say thank you to God because (I would win) afterwards. I three days ago I was not even wanna say it too, but I wasn’t League and winning the Eu- Sosse, studying in Paris, sure to compete or not. This too sure, to be honest. This ropean title, he capped his expressed her joy and proud season was very hard for me was a very tough race. I actu- run with a sensational 46.92 wearing the Qatar colours because I had a lot of inju- ally felt my heart was going victory in Brussels Diamond on the track. She comment- ries. I say thank you to God to stop, it’s no joke! I actually Karsten Warholm celebrates Norwegian style at the Khalifa International Stadium. (AFP) League finale. Benjamin also ed after the race, “It is a big because I’m here tonight and had pain in my chest, think- lifted his performance in his honour and surprise for me I celebrate with this medal. ing I’m gonna die but it’s gon- looking forward to the 2020 have won three gold, two sil- wins in a row last season, he wake and tied Samba for the (to represent Qatar) because I’m gonna prepare myself for na be worth it. And here I am, and 2021 season,” he said. ver and three bronze med- kept working on lowering the third fastest time – 46.98. I have been studying in Paris next season now,” he added. world champion and I’m not The big night was carry- als now. In 2017, Abdalelah time and smashed Diamond The Brussels stunner for two years. I was far from It was the first-ever battle dead either.” On the future he ing a heavy weight of expecta- Haroun was third in 400m League meeting and overall made him favourite to defend home so to be back here and between the three of the four said, “This is only the begin- tions for Samba, who certain- and James Kwalia securd records time and again. Then the title and form wise, Ben- compete for my home na- fastest men in the event. ning. I’m very lucky to win. ly did not let down thousands the third place in 5,000m in on June 30 in Paris DL, he jamin was expected to get the tion, it’s the most amazing Hot favourite Norwegian In the future, these guys are of roaring fans and bagged 2009. Saif Saaeed Shaheen went on to become the first runner-up spot. This exactly feeling and sensation I have Karsten Warholm and Ameri- going to be even tougher to the third place by a whisker. has been the most success- man since Young’s world re- happened but Samba, getting ever had. can Rai Benjamin lived up to beat, so tomorrow I’ve gotta American TJ Holmes ful for Qatar, bagging the cord to run under 47 seconds. back to his old self slowly, “If you ask me to repeat their better buildup and form get up and work again. That’s finished fifth in 48.20, 2017 3,000m steeplechase in 2003 Samba was expected to stormed in the closing metres it, I would do it over and over by bagging the gold and silver what I love, always one more. London Worlds silver med- and 2005, while high jump consolidate his foundational to scoop the bronze in a thrill- again. I felt the support of medals at the Khalifa Inter- “It’s very hard to describe. allists Yasmani Copello was world champion Mutaz Essa work this season. He began ing fashion. the crowd. I don’t think they national Stadium. Norway is a small country, we sixth (48.25), while Brazilian Barshim has one silver also. very solidly, beating Benja- Earlier, Kenza Sosse, one expected a Qatari woman to Though Warholm, racing put a lot of glory in our sport. Alison dos Santos and Algeri- Besides, Mubarak Hassan min in his first meeting with of the two female runners compete in this event. It’s in lane four lane and looking For me to be showing up at an Abdelmalik Lahoulou end- Sami finished runner-up in the American in the Shanghai who have had the honour of such a unique experience. I sharp, was quite outside the the world stage, it’s better ed in the seventh and eighth 2007 marathon. Diamond League. But an un- representing the hosts, ran would tell young Qatari wom- world record of Kevin Young than anything else.” US star spots, respectively. The buildup for the race fortunate injury in June ham- in the 400m first round heat en to keep going. If you have that the American posted to Benjamin called it a “really For Qatar, this was the had been awesome since last pered his progress seriously. 5. She clocked 1:06.76, while a dream, fight for it. I have win the Barcelona Olympic good race”. “We all were tired eighth medal and third year when Samba uncorked This season seemed to be- 2019 NCAA champion Wade- always learned to fight for my Games gold medal in 1992 in at the end of the season but bronze in history of the World his sizzling runs, topped by long to the Norwegian. Stay- line Jonathas topped the dreams. That’s why I always 46.78, he got home in 47.42. we all gave it our all. I am now Championships. Overall, they strong finishes. In his 10 ing unbeaten in the Diamond chart with 50.57. achieve them,” she added. Sports Tuesday, October 1, 2019 13 Fraser-Pryce’s ‘long journey’ Redemption for Chepkoech has golden ending AFP with steeplechase gold DOHA AFP SHELLY-ANN Fraser Pryce DOHA held her son Zyon proudly in her arms as she celebrated BEATRICE Chepkoech pow- winning her fourth world 100 ered to a dominant victory metres title but confessed in the 3,000m steeplechase coming back after his birth at the World Championships had been a long journey both here Monday two years after mentally and physically. a blunder cost her a medal in The 32-year-old Jamaican London. sprint legend -- who also has The 28-year-old world re- two Olympic 100m titles -- cord holder pulled clear from had been written off by some the field early on and led by when she became pregnant around 40 metres at the bell and then launched a come- before coasting home in 8min back last year a few months 57.84sec to win gold. after giving birth. Defending champion Fraser-Pryce -- who sported Emma Coburn of the United an exotically coloured wig and States took silver with a time promised a different one later of 9:02.35 ahead of Germany’s in the week – silenced those Gesa Krause, who claimed doubters as she stormed to vic- bronze in 9:03.30. tory in a world leading time for It was a sweet victory for the year of 10.71 seconds. Chepkoech, the dominant However, she revealed af- force in her event this season. terwards that having Zyon -- The win also erased the who was born in August 2017 memory of Chepkoech’s 2017 the day after the world cham- World Championships, when pionships finished in London she missed a water jump ear- – had taken its toll. ly in the race and was forced “It is definitely harder to backtrack to clear it. coming back,” she said. That gaffe saw her finish “When I was having my son out of the medals in fourth I was trying to have him natu- spot as Coburn took gold. rally (she was in labour for 13 But there was to be no re- hours) it was not happening. peat at the Khalifa Stadium “I was really scared hav- in Monday’s final as the Ken- ing a C-section. I was off 10 yan cranked up the pace to weeks unable to lift weights on pull away to leave her rivals my back so doing a lot of hand trailing. Kenya’s Beatrice Chepkoech celebrates winning the women’s 3000m Steeplechase final at the IAAF Athletics World Championships atthe Khalifa International Stadium on Monday. (AFP) weights it was definitely a long journey physically.” Fraser-Pryce -- who along with her two brothers was Stahl scores his best in discus for gold brought up in poverty in King- Uganda’s Nakaayi takes 800m gold ston by her single mother Maxine -- also had her doubts AFP in the immediate aftermath of DOHA Zyon’s birth. “Mentally it was even HALIMAH Nakaayi of harder because you are 30, Uganda won the women’s you are worried about coming 800m at the world champi- back and not being really at onships here on Monday, pro- the same level,” she said. ducing a sprint finish to claim Fraser-Pryce, who has the throne left vacant by the been labelled the greatest fe- absent South African Caster male sprinter of all time by Semenya. American legend Michael Nakaayi, 24, timed her Johnson, was delighted to cel- race to perfection moving ebrate her victory with Zyon in onto the shoulder of leader the sparsely-populated Khali- Ajee Wilson of the United fa stadium. States on the bend before “It is definitely one of those kicking for home down the moments that I am very proud stretch. of,” she said. “For athletics and Nakaayi took gold in 1min women it is hard to come back 58.04sec, with the fast-fin- to sprinting. I remember in ishing Raevyn Rogers of the Uganda’s Halimah Nakaayi celebrates after winning in the women’s 2018 when I was getting back United States taking silver in 800m final at the Khalifa International Stadium on Monday.(AFP) I did not have enough power 1:58.18. coming out of the blocks and Wilson had to settle for South Africa’s two-time Olym- which found in favour of new over the first 30 metres.” bronze in 1:58.84. pic champion Semenya. regulations effectively barring “It stressed me out and Sweden’s Daniel Stahl won the men’s discus world title with a best mark of 67.59 metres. The 27-year- The 800m at this year’s Semenya is not compet- female athletes with naturally took a lot of work to put old -- who celebrated with an impressive charge down the infield -- edged out Jamaica’s Commonwealth championships took place ing in Doha following a con- high testosterone levels from it right.” Games champion Federick Dacres (66.94) at the Khalifa International Stadium on Monday. (AFP) with the glaring absence of troversial Swiss court ruling competing in the 800m. Legendary Carl Lewis wants the IAAF to evolve, make athletics more entertaining

AGENCIES/TNN presentation is spectacular, world championships. He got DOHA they take care of every little de- an invaluable piece of advice tail. Even things like... why are from Lewis. ATHLETICS legend Carl Lewis we still putting numbers on “Focus your goal having it wants the IAAF to be more ath- our chests? They put numbers clear and without being afraid lete and spectator-friendly. He with pins? If we were thinking to tell it loud. This is your ob- opined that athletics has not of television, we would take jective and you work with it evolved like many other sports. that off so that you will see the always in your mind. Think The American expressed his uniform on TV. We are just Time to change of yourself as a business for views during an insightful and not progressing, we are just your long term career and engaging chat with over 100 doing the same thing over and We are just not progressing, your training for your short journalists covering the IAAF over. If you go to other sports, we are just doing the same term career so figure out how World Athletics Champion- every little detail is taken care thing over and over. If you you are going to maximise this ships Doha 2019 inside the As- of and there is entertainment. time. In anything you are go- pire Ballroom of the stunning These sports they become tel- go to other sports, every ing to have to make sacrifices. Torch tower on Monday. evision shows they strived to little detail is taken care of So now you are in professional In an event organised by get better and better.” and there is entertainment. track and field you have to the International Sports Press Lewis, who also won eight These sports they become think like a professional. Think Association (AIPS) in collabo- world championships medals television shows they strived of what you can do and what ration with the Qatar Sports and ruled the sprints and long you and your manager can do Press Committee, the IOC’s jump through the 80s and to get better and better.” to maximise this moment be- “Sportsman of the Century”, 90s, also pointed to the celeb- – Carl Lewis cause you are going to build a who boasts ten Olympic med- rity presence in other sporting brand,” Lewis told Tortu. als — nine of them gold — over events like NBA, football, ten- On his part, Burrell pro- four Summer Games during nis, F1 and even cricket as an- country’s hopes in the short vided an insight into the future a legendary seventeen-year other reason for fans looking Legendary athlete Carl Lewis (seated 2nd left) on the dais with former co-athlete Leroy Burrell (left), sprint as he is the national re- legacy of athletics: “Well, having career, reminisced about his up to be at the stadiums. AIPS President Gianni Merlo (2nd right), and young Italian athlete Fillipo Tortu during an interaction cord holder in the 100 meters been competing thirty years ago incredible successes and gave He also commented on the with journalists at Hotel Torch on Monday. with the time of 9.99 - the first with timings that are still among his thoughts on how he cur- prize-money the athletes are ever Italian to dip below 10 the top three of the world means rently sees his favourite sport. getting from the world cham- 93,000 this year. So they are Lewis, the only man to suc- Also on the panel, which seconds for the distance. that athletics is still a human Calling for the athletics pionships. “My issue is that paying the same prize-money cessfully defend both a 100m was moderated by AIPS Presi- Tortu, who won the 100m sport. What it’s important to governing body to improve, they pay 60,000 for the win- then every year the athletes get and long jump Olympic title, dent Gianni Merlo, was Fillipo gold medal at the 2017 Euro- think about, more than focusing Lewis said, “If you look at the ner. We were paid 60,000 for less. So $30,000 is the value of responded to questions, along- Tortu, the Italian finalist that pean U20 Championships and on past years mistake is that we way every single popular sport the winner in 1997. So if you a gold medal now.” side compatriot Leroy Burrell, brought back his nation to the silver medal at the 2016 World leave the sport better than it was is run, it’s different.; the sta- look at it in US Dollars -- a cost In a very special confer- who twice set the world record top 8 at this year’s Worlds in U20 Championships, finished and everybody can do this part dium looks spectacular, the of living increase -- it should be ence that lasted over an hour, for the 100m sprint. 100 meters. Tortu carries his in 7th place at his first ever for this.” 14 Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Sports Sensational Lasitskene

USA’s Noah Lyles seals high jump hat-trick competes in the men’s 200m heats at the 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships. (AFP) Looking for new faces of athletics? How about Lyles DOHA 2019 WORLDS SUNDAY SCHEDULE and Duplantis?

TIME M/W EVENT ROUND DPA his own desire, with his own 16:30 M Hammer Throw Quali BERLIN want.” 16:35 M 400 Metres Heats But besides all his show- 16:50 M High Jump Quali ALL those searching for boating and off-the-track ac- 17:30 W 400 M Hurdles Heats new faces in athletics in the tivities, Lyles is taking his run- 18:00 M Hammer Throw Quali post-Usain Bolt era may ning extremely serious, noting 18:15 M 3000M S’chase Heats have a close look at Tues- that “athletes are the embodi- 20:05 M Pole Vault Final day’s programme at the ment of sacrificing” as he pre- 20:50 W 400 Metres Semis world championships when pares for his big moment in 21:20 W Javelin Throw Final Noah Lyles and Armand Doha - and then planning to 21:35 W 200 Metres Semis Duplantis take the stage in double up over the 100m and 22:10 M 800 Metres Final their respective finals. 200m at next year’s Olympics 22:40 M 200 Metres Final American Lyles, 22, is a in Tokyo. After all, Lyles this fast 200 metres runner who year became the first sprinter also raps and models - dying to win a 100m and 200m Dia- his hair silver for the Doha mond League title double. races - while 19-year-old pole Duplantis, the US-born vaulting Swede Duplantis is son of a former American best described as carefree. pole vaulter and ex-Swedish The two are dream can- heptathlete (who are also his Russia’s Mariya Lasitskene celebrates after winning in the Women’s High Jump final at the IAAF Athletics World Championships atthe Khalifa International Stadium on Monday. (AFP) didates for Sebastian Coe, coaches) is as ambitious as president of ruling athletics Lyles. Nicknamed “Mondo”, AFP 12 minutes 58.85 seconds. body the IAAF, who is look- the youngster rose to stardom DOHA His compatriot Selemon ing for youngsters who excel at last year’s European cham- Barega, 19, took silver in on the track and field but at pionships when he bettered MARIYA Lasitskene completed 12:59.70 and Canada’s Moham- the same time are prominent his personal best by 12cm to a superb hat-trick of high jump med Ahmed the bronze in a on social media. It is all part 6.05m, and he has backed it titles at the World Champion- time of 13:01.11. There was no of the IAAF’s bid to attract a up by clearing 6m again this ships here Monday. joy for the three Norwegian In- younger audience. year. The 26-year-old, who is gebrigtsen brothers. Like Bolt, Lyles is an ex- Duplantis says “I am bet- one of only 30 Russian athletes European champion Jakob trovert and loves the 200m ter than last year” but unlike allowed to compete in Doha fared the best, after Henrik was where he has become the Lyles who is the big favour- under the authorised neu- dropped early on and Filip hav- fourth-fastest man in history ite he faces stiff opposition tral athlete banner, took gold ing been prominent faded with with 19.50 seconds and is out on Tuesday from defending ahead of Ukraine’s Yaroslava over two laps to go. to run faster than Bolt’s world champion and season leader Mahuchikh. Jakob, the youngest of the record 19.19 seconds. Sam Kendricks of the US Lasitskene, the 2015 and three, set sail for home 350 me- But it is better not to (6.06m) and Poland’s Piotr 2017 champion, claimed victory tres out and opened up a size- mention the Jamaican great Lisek who has soared 6.02m after clearing a height of 2.04m able gap on the pursuing Ethio- to Lyles, whose matra is to be this year. to win on countback ahead of pians. remembered one day for his No wonder Coe, himself a Mahuchikh. Vashti Cunning- However, the 19-year-old own achievements and not former face of athletics as two- ham of the United States took had no answer as Edris and being compared all the time time 1,500m Olympic cham- bronze. The win marked an- Barega came after him round with the eight-time Olympic pion and long-time 800m other career milestone for La- the curve of the final bend. and 11-time world champion. world record holder, has been sitskene, who has dominated Jakob, who will also contest “I am not the next Us- optimistic for days in Doha international high-jumping in From (left) Ethiopia’s trio of Telahun Haile Bekele, Muktar Edris and Selemon Barega celebrate after the other event he is European ain Bolt, I am the next Noah that the sport faces a bright recent years. competing in the Men’s 5000m final at the the Khalifa International Stadium on Monday.(AFP) champion in the 1500m along Lyles,” he told the Olympic future after Bolt with the likes Lasitskene was barred from with his brother Filip, was a Channel. of Lyles and Duplantis. the 2016 Olympics after Rus- neutral athlete, a status handed Edris retains world 5,000 ships in Doha on Monday. spent force and Ahmed caught “I am the next guy who is “I am very excited about sia was banned from the games to athletes who are deemed to metres title The 25-year-old -- who two him. going to go out there with his the young talent coming over the country’s doping scan- be above suspicion by the Inter- Ethiopian Muktar Edris re- years ago denied British legend Ingebrigtsen collapsed on own personality, with his own through. The sport is in great dal. But Lasitskene has since national Association of Athlet- tained his 5,000 metres title at Mo Farah gold in his last track crossing the line lying head taste in track and field, with shape,” Coe said. been allowed to compete as a ics Federations. the World athletics Champion- final -- came home in a time of down on the track.

Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe to kick off at ParisLongchamp on October 6th QREC’s vision is to promote Qatar as a leader in the pure Arabian breed, says Mohannadi

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tar Prix de l’Arc de Triumphe,” DOHA he added. “In line with the State’s ap- THE scene is all set for the proach, our strategy, in this re- 2019 renewal of the Qatar Prix spect, is to realise the aims be- de l’Arc de Triomphe week- hind such sponsorship so that it end, which will take place at would not be a mere presence, ParisLongchamp on October but rather to gain the benefits 5 and 6. A number of associ- of such presence. We, at QREC, ated events will be staged pri- value such events as they pro- or to the prestigious weekend mote Qatar and its equestrian with the Arqana Arabian Sale sport at high-profile interna- organised at Saint-Cloud on tional gatherings with the in- October 3. tensive coverage they receive. The same racecourse will “Through the QREC-spon- host a race day with two Qatar- sored events and festivals, we named races for three-year-old are committed to highlighting Arabians the next day. and promoting Arabian rac- On Saturday and Sunday, Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. QREC Chairman Issa bin ing worldwide and stressing its the truly spectacular Paris- Mohammed al Mohannadi presence in such international Longchamp will be the scene gatherings. This is a main ef- of action for the iconic event, ing the annual tradition, action ans have been a very positive this event for a long time now”, running and performing ac- by horses owned by HH Sheikh fort in supporting the Arabian which has been Qatar-spon- will culminate on the first Sun- development in enhancing said QREC Chairman Issa bin tively in the international races Abdullah bin Khalifa al Thani, breed, which is closely associ- sored since 2008 under the day of October with the Qatar the standing of Arabian racing Mohammed al Mohannadi. we sponsor overseas for several HH Sheikh Mohammed bin ated with our local heritage partnership agreement be- Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe day, worldwide. “Through continued coor- years now. Several memorable Khalifa al Thani and Al Shaqab and is based on QREC’s vision tween the Qatar Racing and which will include seven group The Qatar Prix de l’Arc dination between us at QREC successes were realised in the Racing. We look forward to to promote Qatar as a leader in Equestrian Club (QREC) and 1 races out of eight. de Triomphe captures the at- and France Galop. In fact, we recent years, including the Al maintaining success this year, the pure Arabian breed. France Galop. Only 40 minutes before tention of the world’s horse seek maximum benefits from Shaqab Racing-owned Treve’s not only at the organisational “Moreover, the coopera- October 5 will have a nine- the mega Arc race, the Qatar owners, trainers and jockeys. this sponsorship in accordance stunning victories in the 2013 level, but also in terms of excel- tion between us at QREC race card, including six group 1 Arabian World Cup will see As a highlight of the world’s with the set objectives and our and 2014 editions of the Qatar lence at the races.” and the other Qatari institu- and 2 races involving a group 1 the world’s top purebred Ara- horseracing calendar, the efforts to achieve the QREC’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. tions, such as Qatar Airways race for four-year-old pure Ara- bian runners contesting for mega event attracts dozens strategy and vision of promot- “In addition, Qatar ex- Clear-cut objectives and Manateq, which are as- bian mares. the coveted title. of thousands of racegoers as ing Qatar as a world hub for celled and dominated the “We have clear-cut objec- sociated with us in sponsor- The day will conclude with The venue and the timing well as millions of TV viewers horseracing and a leader in the previous editions of the Qatar tives through the international ing this event, leads eventu- the Arqana Arc Sale for the of running the most prestigious worldwide. pure Arabian breed. Arabian World Cup, which racing events, which we spon- ally to optimum integration thoroughbred horses. Follow- racing events for pure Arabi- “We have been preparing for “Qatar’s horses have been have been landed several times sor overseas, including the Qa- and outcome.” Sports Tuesday, October 1, 2019 15 Education City Stadium to host FIFA Club World Cup final Matches at Khalifa International and 1976 and reopened in 2017 after The 12,000-seater will also undergoing a modern revamp. welcome Concacaf champions Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium too The opening encounter CF Monterrey for the first fix- on 11 December, as well as ture in their fourth FIFA Club the double-header of matches World Cup campaign. FIFA.COM the Reds take on the winners 2 and 3 three days later, will With all three venues locat- DOHA of Match 2 in the semi-final tie take place at Jassim Bin Ham- ed a maximum of 12km from scheduled for 18 December. ad Stadium. That means that central Doha, the FIFA Club A striking, brand-new Another FIFA World Cup Al Sadd SC, who have qualified World Cup 2019 will provide a 40,000-seater that will also 2022 venue, the historic Khal- as the host representatives af- glimpse of Qatar’s compact na- be a FIFA World Cup venue ifa International Stadium, will ter winning the Qatar Stars ture ahead of the FIFA World in three years’ time will host host a double-header on 17 De- League, will play at least one Cup 2022, when the longest the third-place play-off and cember. The fifth-place match game at their home ground. distance between any of the final at the FIFA Club World will be contested there ahead Currently due to face Hieng- eight stadiums will be 70km. Cup Qatar 2019 presented by of the semi-final showdown be- A computerised view hène Sport in the opener, the Taking place around the Alibaba Cloud. Besides seeing tween the CONMEBOL Liber- of the Education City Qataris could yet advance same time of the year and one of the seven contenders tadores champions – who will Stadium, whis is also straight to the second round with matches kicking off lift the trophy and staging the be entering the fray at this stage to host matches during to play ES Tunis by triumph- from 17:00 (local time), this battle for bronze on 21 Decem- – and the winners of Match 3. the FIFA World Cup ing in the AFC Champions year’s tournament will also ber, Education City Stadium Also capable of welcoming 2022 Qatar. League, which would leave the give teams and fans alike the will also host Liverpool FC’s up to 40,000 fans, Khalifa In- Asian runners-up contesting chance to experience Qatar’s opener in the competition as ternational was inaugurated in the opening match instead. mild winter.

Doubles defeat for Djoko ahead of Japan Open singles debut Al Sadd brace for tough AFP Borna Coric of Croatia and Bel- TOKYO gian third seed David Goffin. Earlier this month, Djokovic WORLD number one Novak was forced to pull out of his US Djokovic, forced out of the US Open fourth-round clash with Al Hilal semis challenge Open with a shoulder injury, Stan Wawrinka due to a nag- suffered a doubles defeat at the ging injury in his left shoulder. Japan Open on Monday, but His return means he could The Wolves host proved his recovery is on track. play out the season and hold off Bruno Soares of Brazil and a challenge to his number one regional rivals in Mate Pavic of Croatia beat the ranking from US Open winner 32-year-old Serbian star and Rafael Nadal. AFC Champions his countryman Filip Krajinovic Later in the day, 2014 US League semis in 6-2, 4-6, 10-4 to progress to the Open champion Marin Cilic of quarter-finals. Croatia downed Japan’s Yuichi Doha today The doubles experts sur- Sugita 6-4, 6-4 in the first vived Djokovic’s powerful round. It was their first tourna- AYENI OLUSEGUN serves with crisp volleying as ment match after the two prac- DOHA their quick court coverage over- ticed together at a tennis acad- whelmed the Serbian pair’s bold emy in Italy. AL Sadd will face their tough- No pressure! shots. “It was a good match. Un- est challenge yet this season in We have prepared well for Top seed Djokovic will make fortunately one of us has to the AFC Champions League his Japan Open singles debut on win,” Cilic said. when they take to the field this game. We know how Tuesday playing Alexei Popyrin, The Croatian added that he against regional rivals Al Hilal strong Al Hilal are, they are a 20-year-old Australian, at the has to “be ready to play well” in in the semi-final first leg at the one of the best teams in Ariake Coliseum, a venue for the second round, when he will Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium Asia. It’s also natural to feel the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. face either Lorenzo Sonego of on Tuesday. the pressure. I feel the His main challengers in the Italy or South Korean Chung Both sides are record- Al Sadd players during a training session ahead of their AFC Champions League semi-final first leg clash pressure when we’re playing Japan event will be second seed Hyeon. domestic title holders in their against Al Hilal. respective leagues. Al Hilal in Qatar or abroad, but we have won the Saudi Arabia for this game. We know how Last year, The Wolves lost ers helped us get the win,” the always play for the win. league 15 times, while Al Sadd strong Al Hilal are, they are to Persepolis in the semis, a Spaniard added. have lifted the Falcon Shield one of the best teams in Asia. feat Xavi Hernandez says his If Al Sadd go on to win the Al Sadd coach Xavi Hernandez 14 times. It’s also natural to feel the side will try to avoid again. The Champions League trophy, In a continental clash of pressure. I feel the pressure former Barcelona and Al Sadd they will automaticaaly qualify rently sit atop the Saudi do- giants, the teams have also when we’re playing in Qatar or legend was part of the losing for the second round of the mestic league -- they swept claimed Asia’s top honours on abroad, but we always play for team last year, which was also FIFA Club World Cup which aside local challengers Al It- two occassions each. The two the win,” Xavi told reporters his last appearance as a player will be hosted in Doha in De- tihad in the semis, having teams are familiar foes having on Monday. in the continental showpiece. cember. The Wolves will also thumped Al Ahli in the earlier faced each other eight times in After a last 16 victory over “We learned a lot from have a chance to halt high- round. Former Swansea and the AFC Champions League Al Duhail, Al Sadd staged a last year’s semifinal against flying European Champions French national team striker since their first meeting at the magnificent comeback in the Persepolis. Things are differ- Liverpool in the semis. Bafetimbi Gomes has led the 2010 edition. This stage of the quarter-final second leg at ent when you’re a player and “We hope to play against a lines for Hilal with seven goals competition is also familiar home against Al Nassr with when you’re a coach. We will big team like Liverpool. That in the Champions League this territory for the pair. goals from Akram Afif, Has- try to win this game, maintain- would mean we have to reach season. Al Sadd were semi-finalists san al Haydos and Baghdad ing our identity as a team with the semifinals. If we win the They will however, hope to in last year’s edition, while Al Bounedjah. a winning mentality. Champions League, we will be change history which shows Al Hilal have reached this phase Having lost the first leg “The support of the fans in the quarters. Even if we face Hilal have only managed one Mohammed Khalifa al Sowaidi finished seventh in the World Endur- four times in their last six in Riyadh, a packed Stadium is very important, like it was Liverpool, we won’t change win in their last eight visits to ance Championship, recently. campaigns. roared the Wolves on to a 3-1 in the game against Al Nassr our way.” Qatari opponents in the AFC “We have prepared well victory. when all the Qatari support- Meanwhile, Al Hilal cur- Champions League. Al Shaqab rider excels at World Endurance Championship Pochettino ‘happy with squad’ ahead of Bayern clash TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Home of the Qatari Na- DOHA tional Team, Al Shaqab’s En- AFP on “different agendas in the about the need to evolve be drawn on his contract ne- durance Department has a LONDON squad”. every season and find new gotiations, adding: “I would AL Shaqab was in the spotlight squad of 12 riders including But their 2-1 victory ways of motivating the play- prefer not to go too deep into once again when a member two junior riders - and 130 TOTTENHAM boss Mauri- against Southampton on Sat- ers, said he was content with that (contract situation) but of the Al Shaqab Endurance horses. The team participates cio Pochettino said he was urday lifted them to fifth in his squad ahead of the match there is always some move- team claimed a top-10 place at in national, regional, and in- “so happy” with his squad as the Premier League table and against the five-time Europe- ment. the FEI Meydan World Endur- ternational endurance events. they prepare to face Bundes- helped calm nerves. an champions. “I am very ambitious, I ance Championship - Young All of the horses that par- liga leaders Bayern Munich Spurs let slip a 2-0 lead “We are in a position that feel like I have a couple of Horses 2019 that recently con- ticipated in the FEI Meydan in the Champions League on in their Champions League all is possible. I think we have good years left in me. I hope cluded in Italy. World Endurance Champi- Tuesday after a turbulent few opener against Olympiakos a great squad,” he said. “It’s a I can help the team. Al Shaqab rider Moham- onship - Young Horses 2019 weeks. to draw 2-2 but Pochettino big squad, good players.” “It is my eighth season med Khalifa Al Sowaidi and were bred at Al Shaqab’s state- Spurs have struggled to pointed out that they also Defender Jan Vertong- here. I have had a great past his horse, Sa’ada Al Shaqab, of-the-art find consistency this sea- started sluggishly last year. hen, who has been linked and I am feeling great in eve- earned 7th place in the equestrian facility. son after an unsettling sum- “Last season after three with a move away from the ry single way here. That is all event, which was aimed at Endurance horse racing is mer transfer window during games we had only one point. Tottenham Hotspur’s Argentinian Spurs, played down rumours I want to say on that.” 7-year-old horses. a niche equestrian sport that which key players including No one believed in us, and af- head coach Mauricio Pochettino. of dressing room unrest at Pochettino said he would Taking on competitors is rapidly growing in popu- Christian Eriksen were linked ter we got to the final of the the club. like to keep Vertonghen but from several countries, Al So- larity. Al Shaqab’s Endurance with moves that never mate- Champions League (where not how you start it’s how you “I am not going too much that he was not part of the ne- waidi and Sa’ada Al Shaqab Department was developed rialised. they lost against Liverpool),” finish. That is why in a long into that, the mood at this gotiations. covered a distance of 120km. to further promote Qatar’s Last week’s League Cup he said at his pre-match press season you need to be calm, point is good,” he said. “It was “I am open to everything In total, four horses and riders equestrian heritage and to exit to fourth-tier Colchester conference on Monday. you need to be strong in your a good win on Saturday. We but that is a dealing between from Al Shaqab competed in raise and nurture the country’s was a low point and Pochet- “That is why in football of mentality.” showed who we really are.” the club, him and his agent,” the prestigious championship. next generation of riders. tino blamed that setback course it’s important but it’s Pochettino, who talked The Belgian refused to he said. Third edition of Qatar Universities Basketball Cup tips off on October 6

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK nership, QBF Secretary Gen- versity at the same time in ment to creating a sports-lov- Federation league. DOHA eral, Ali Al Malki said: “We are Qatar.” ing society, and encouraging “This brave decision will extremely proud to be hosting Mohammed Fakhroo, Ex- members of the community allow players to relish in the THE third edition of the Qa- the third edition of the Qatar ecutive Director of Outreach – especially young people – to chance to compete alongside tar Universities Basketball Universities Basketball Cup and Institutional Advance- incorporate regular physical national representatives. It Cup (QUBC) – which is be- with Qatar Foundation. ment. QF, said: “Qatar Foun- activity in their routines.” is a unique opportunity for ing organized by the Qatar “The championship will dation Director said, “QF is Commenting on some them to play in a professional Basketball Federation (QBF) see students go up against honoured to collaborate with of the new rule changes, sport atmosphere, enjoy large in collaboration with Qatar each other to prove their bas- the Qatar Basketball Federa- QBF Head of Marketing and university crowds and show- Foundation (QF) – tips off ketball prowess – it is the best tion to deliver the third edi- Events, Samuel Rico said: case the best of university on Sunday, October 6 at QF’s measure for developing play- tion of this popular sports “For the first time, univer- basketball.” Multaqa (Education City Stu- ers who want to compete at tournament.” sities have voted to include The two-month event gets dent Center). the highest “Our partnership with professional players from the underway with the men’s divi- Commenting on the part- level while attending uni- QBF reflects a wider commit- under 21’s Qatar Basketball sions next Sunday at 6.30pm. 16 Tuesday, October 1, 2019 The Last Word AMIR ATTENDS FUNERAL OF CHIRAC QNL Science Book Forum sheds light on multifaceted ‘Theory of evolution’ TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ed in the event, said, “Science DOHA is important to almost every- thing around us, so the more QATAR National Library’s we can learn, the better off we (QNL) regular meeting of the are. It is therefore crucial that Science Book Forum on Mon- we engage in platforms such day focused on the multifac- as the Science Book Forum to eted topic of evolution. help ourselves gain a greater The forum discussed the understanding of scientific foundations of the theory of concepts and their impact on evolution, which seeks to ex- our day-to-day lives and the plain the origin and develop- world in general.” ment of all species. Yasser Mohammed, who Presentations by Dr Mi- also attended, said, “My chil- chael Habib, assistant profes- dren sometimes ask difficult sor of Integrative Anatomical questions when I talk to them Sciences at the Keck School about important scientific of Medicine, University of topics such as global warm- Southern California; Dr Ehab The speakers discussed the public perceptions of evolution and tack- ing, solar energy, storms and Abouheif, professor at the De- led several common misconceptions of this topic. others. It can be challenging partment of Biology at McGill to give factual but easily un- University; and Dr Salman ciples of evolution in nature discussed the public percep- derstandable answers, so I Hameed, Charles Taylor Chair and the scientific questions it tions of evolution and tackled always encourage them to ask The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani attended on Monday the funeral of former and associate professor of In- attempts to address. several common misconcep- the experts directly at these French president Jacques Chirac at the Church of Saint-Sulpice in Paris. The Amir extended his con- tegrated Science and Humani- Responding to questions tions of this topic. lectures, and also explore the dolences to French President Emmanuel Macron and the family of Chirac. (QNA) ties at the School of Cognitive and comments from the par- Noof al Bader, a high scientific resources available Science, shed light on the prin- ticipants, the speakers also school student who participat- at the library.” Nama launches ‘Tamakkan’ drive to raise Translation a bridge for nurturing mutual youth awareness of career development respect among people

The Career Village also houses other leading institutions to provide students with insights into various professions ESPITE a century-old debate regarding defini- AILYN AGONIA tation, health, security, media, Dtion, translation is very DOHA and culture. much a reality of modern times. Aside from Nama, the Ca- In a world where cultures are THE Social Development Cent- reer Village houses other lead- in constant contact with each er ‘Nama’ launched on Monday ing institutions in various fields other, translation has become a a new campaign called ‘Tamak- to provide students with in- major growth industry. Transla- kan’, which is aimed at raising sights into various professions. tion is a professional and non- youth awareness of the impor- Among the featured institu- professional practice that takes tance of career development in tions is the Qatar Police College place on a daily basis and is in- line with the needs of the Qatari which celebrated the gradua- creasingly aided by cutting-edge labour market. Officials and guests at the launch of Nama’s ‘Tamakkan’ campaign in Doha on Monday. tion of its first batch of gradu- developments in technology that Dr Hendrik J Kockaert. The first edition of the ates last year. have spawned a myriad of appli- campaign was announced on “We are here to promote cations using voice-recognition stance, it is well known that the the opening day of the Career our college and the activities of software, machine and other translation school of Baghdad Village organised by the Qatar our school. It’s a dream of every forms of digital translation. helped save the works of the Career Development Center young Qatari boy to be a po- At a time of political and Greek philosophers and that (QCDC) in cooperation with So- lice officer. The idea of officers cultural tensions, translating Andalusian translators helped cial Development Center-Nama helping people and the respect and interpreting can function as reintroduce them to Western at the Multaqa (Education City they enjoy in society appeals a bridge for nurturing mutual scholars, thereby triggering the Student Centre). to about 90 percent of Qatari respect between peoples. This Renaissance. Director of the Commu- male high school graduates. We requires some reflection on the Things are no different to- nity Awareness Department at choose the best among them for nature of translating and inter- day. Aided by the digital revo- Nama Hamad al Marri said that the the army, the Amiri Guard preting and factors that are vital lution, translation continues to the project is one of the out- and Lekhwiya,” said Dawod to ensuring constructive commu- facilitate knowledge transfer at puts of the ‘Sama-Nama’ pro- Gholome al Shamshami, Liai- nication in multilingual settings. an increasing rate by informing gramme which was launched son & Publication officer at the First, translation is not sim- us of local developments and last year for the development of Police College. ply a matter of searching for successful projects in health- social entrepreneurship. Another featured govern- equivalent terms and sentences care, gender equality, sustain- Marri added that a study with the requirements of the and retired professionals. shops, educational videos and ment agency is the Civil Defence and transferring a message able energy, the elimination of conducted by the ‘Tamakkan’ labour market. Speaking to Qatar Tribune posts on social media. So, it will wherein students are given in- in one language to another. A poverty, and more. Otherwise, team based on interviews with The Tamakkan campaign on the sidelines of the launch- be both and offline and online formation on activities that pro- whole range of issues arise in these innovations and ideas 852 people, including jun- targets young citizens and resi- ing event, Nama Center’s Head campaign.” mote safety. doing so, not least that of under- would have taken a consider- iors, struggling, persevering dents of both genders (18-30 of Production Mohamed Ab- The three-day Career Vil- “Our participation in this standing the cultures in which able amount of time to become and ambitious employees as years old) and includes high dulaziz al Abdulghani said, “In lage is designed to provide sup- event is aimed at showing to both languages are spoken and known or – worse-case sce- well as retirees, revealed that school graduates, university this awareness campaign, we port to preparatory and second- the students how the Civil De- the sensitivities embedded in nario - remain unknown. This 51 percent of employees were graduates, and new employees. will make use of the expertise of ary school students. It brings fence operates. We explain to these languages. This applies in a would have a negative impact, dissatisfied with their profes- The campaign seeks to guide Qatari and non-Qatari profes- together representatives of them how the rescue operations series of situations and activities, especially on those working on sional development. He said young people on how to excel sionals and retired individuals leading Qatar-based organisa- are carried out when a disaster ranging from literary translation these important issues in other this gave rise to the idea of this professionally and raise their to develop the skills and inspire tions and institutions from nu- takes place. We also tell them and public service interpreting parts of the world. awareness campaign that aims awareness of the importance new employees and graduates. merous industries including ed- to let the trained people handle to translation in the gaming in- In relation to knowledge at educating young people on of career counselling and con- We will have people from differ- ucation, business and finance, fire incidents,” said Mohamed dustry and advertising. transfer, we cannot ignore the the importance of professional sultation with individuals with ent backgrounds sharing their energy and manufacturing, Abdulrahman al Maslamana of The international networks importance of translating for development commensurate long professional experiences experiences through work- communication and transpor- Civil Defence. that grow around these activities specific purposes, such as in the can further help to create levels fields of medicine, technology of respect and understanding and law. Here again high levels among people who might oth- of accuracy and conformity are erwise have very little reason to vital in ensuring efficient policy- communicate with each other. making in a number of impor- It is obvious from the ex- tant areas. Leading African artist opens solo expo at Mathaf amples cited above that there Up until now we have fo- is more to translating and in- cused on translation mainly in AILYN AGONIA terpreting than merely the terms of professional activity. DOHA verbal element. In present day However, translation happens understandings of the term, on a daily basis in all walks of THE works of El Anatsui, translation is very much a life. In our increasingly multilin- Africa’s most prominent liv- multi-modal activity involving gual societies, cities and urban ing artist and one of the most language, images and gesture areas, people are constantly re- critically acclaimed sculptors in interactive settings. For ef- quired to translate in a variety worldwide, were unveiled at fective communication, each of of situations. This requires lan- the Mathaf: Arab Museum of these factors needs to be taken guage knowledge and commu- Modern Art on Monday. into account. This goes without nication skills that can easily be The first solo exhibition saying in such sectors as sub- enhanced by tailored language in the Middle East of the ac- titling and dubbing, game and learning and translator-training claimed artist was officially website localisation, film and programs, thus allowing us all opened by HE Sheikh Hassan TV, and the music industry. to participate in local environ- bin Mohammed bin Ali al Tha- Awareness among researchers ments with a global reach. ni and was attended by Ahmad in audio-visual translation and Current and future research al Namla, acting CEO at Qatar people working in the language in Translation Studies will not Museums, and a number of El Anatsui’s first solo exhibition in the Middle East comprises every medium in his 50-year artistic career, including sculptures, drawings and prints. industry has led to such impor- only focus on literary, legal, VIP guests. Anatsui was also tant developments as translat- medical and financial transla- present at the event. the Kunstmuseum Bern and “I am proud that Mathaf is Anatsui has consistently Among the works of ing for the hard of hearing and tion, but also the reception of Titled ‘El Anatsui: Tri- Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. hosting this important exhibi- experimented with African Anatsui on display is Logoligi visually impaired. Translation translations, Artificial Intelli- umphant Scale’, the collec- The collection encom- tion, the first major show in sculptural idioms. Over 50 Logarithm, a specially created in the broadest sense furthers gence, multimodality, ethnogra- tion is the largest ever survey passes every medium in Anat- the Middle East for El Anat- years, he has repeatedly re- installation for the gallery’s accessibility for less advantaged phy, imagology, ergonomics and mounted of the work of the sui’s 50-year career, includ- sui, now regarded as one of vised and reinvented his performance space. Structural- members of society. the professional status of trans- artist. It is curated by the late ing the signature bottle-cap Africa’s greatest living artists. material and compositional ly related to his 2010 work Gli Another vital factor for lators and interpreters. Quality OkwuiEnwezor, poet, art, series developed over the last This exhibition also stands for techniques to astonishing ef- (Wall), in this complex, site- future generations is the role assurance, crowd-sourced and critic, art historian; and Chika two decades, wood sculptures the close working relationship fect – from the early smaller specific work, the diaphanous played by translation in edu- collaborative translation, and Okeke-Agulu, professor of Art and wall relief’s spanning the we have enjoyed with Ok- wooden reliefs with their in- form is achieved through the cation and knowledge trans- social media are other emerging History in the Department of mid- 1970’s to the late 1990’s, wuiEnwezor over many years. cised markings and broken ce- stitching patterns developed fer across languages and cul- areas of research and practice Art and Archaeology, Prince- ceramic sculptures of the late We are grateful for the im- ramic forms, to the monumen- by Anatsui and his assistants tures. For millennia, cultures that warrant consideration. ton University. 1970’s, as well as drawings, mense legacy he has left us as tal outdoor cement sculptures, using thin bottle cap seals. The have learned from each other (Written by Dr Hendrik J. The exhibition is organised prints and books. It is spread an art historian and curator,” and more recently, to the vast work is dedicated to the Gha- through the medium of trans- Kockaert, professor and director by Haus der Kunst, Munich, across ten separate gallery said Mathaf Director Abdel- and spectacular metal wall and naian poet, AtukweiOkai, who lation and benefited from of Translation and Interpreting in cooperation with Mathaf, spaces in Mathaf. lahKarroum. floor works. died in 2018. knowledge and invention from Studies at Hamad Bin Khalifa all corners of the globe. For in- University – CHSS.)