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AMIR MEETS VICE-PRESIDENT OF VENEZUELA World welcomes historic US-Taliban peace accord Qatar wins praise for its key role Agreement a key milestone in the Qatar played history of peace in region: FM a huge role in TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE peace deal: DOHA Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani has said the signing of the agreement for bringing peace to Afghanistan Pakistan FM A day after a landmark peace under the auspices of Qatar is an important event in the deal between the US and Tali- region. PAKISTAN’S Foreign Minister ban was signed in Doha under In a tweet, the FM thanked US Secretary of State Mike Makhdoom Shah Mahmood the auspices of Qatar, many Pompeo and all parties involved in the talks for their commit- Qureshi has lauded the countries across the world, ment to achieving peace. perseverance and efforts of leaders and global organisa- “An important milestone in the history of peace in the Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minis- tions have welcomed the his- region. Thank you @SecPompeo and to all parties involved ter and Minister of Foreign The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani on Sunday met Executive Vice-President of Venezuela toric agreement and praised in the talks for their commitment to achieve peace. Look for- Affair’s HE Sheikh Moham- Dr Delcy Eloina Rodriguez Gomez and her accompanying delegation at the Amiri Diwan on Sunday. At Qatar for it key role. ward to continue our close cooperation,” med bin Abdulrahman for the outset of the meeting, Dr Delcy conveyed the greetings of Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro to United Nations Secre- Sheikh Mohammed said in a tweet. the success of the historic the Amir and his wishes of good health and happiness and for the Qatari people more development tary-General Antonio Gu- The FM’s tweet came in response US-Taliban peace deal. Qatar and prosperity. The Amir entrusted Dr Delcy with his greetings to President Maduro, wishing him health terres called the agreement to a tweet by Pompeo in which he has played a huge role in and wellness and the Venezuelan people continued progress and development. The meeting reviewed an important development in thanked Qatar, noting its role as an ally the US-Taliban peace deal, relations between the two countries and the ways to enhance them, in addition to a host of matters of achieving a lasting political and partner in supporting peace in he said. “I do recognise and common interest. (QNA) settlement in Afghanistan. Afghanistan. appreciate the role played by “The Secretary-General In his tweet, Pompeo said, Qatar. The fact is that they welcomes efforts to achieve “Left Qatar knowing that the were able to facilitate the a lasting political settlement world is a safer place, with peace by opening a political in Afghanistan. The events solid progress towards a of ce of Taliban. Qatar was in Doha and Kabul mark political settlement that will involved in the dialogues Amir, French important developments in end the war in Af- at all the phases,” Qureshi Two more test positive this regard,” UN spokesman ghanistan. Thank said. He expressed hap- president Stephane Dujarric said in a you to Qatar and piness over the fact that for coronavirus: MoPH statement. our allies and Pakistan’s positive role was review ties NATO said the deal will partners for their recognised and appreciated TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK lead to a reduction in the al- support of peace in by everyone. THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim DOHA Temporary entry liance’s long-standing mili- Afghanistan.” (TNN) (Ashraf Siddiqui) PAGE 2 bin Hamad al Thani held a tary presence in Afghanistan. telephone conversation with TWO more people tested posi- restriction on NATO Secretary-General French President Emmanuel tive for coronavirus disease people coming Jens Stoltenberg heralded the OIC Secretary-General Dr tain stability following the “Iran welcomes any de- Macron on Sunday. Dur- (COVID-19) in Qatar on Sun- agreement as a “first step to Yousef al Othaimeen praised agreement. velopment that would help ing the phone call which day, taking the total number from Egypt: GCO lasting peace”. the successful implementation Similarly, Australia urged bring peace and stability to the Amir received from the of confirmed cases to three, “The way to peace is long of “Reduction of Violence” the Taliban to negotiate with Afghanistan, and supports French president, the two the Ministry of Public Health QATAR has imposed a and hard. We have to be pre- throughout Afghanistan, the Afghan government “in any Afghan-led efforts in that sides reviewed the close (MoPH) has announced. temporary entry restriction pared for setbacks, spoilers, and appealed to all parties to good faith” as it welcomes the regard,” Iranian Foreign Min- relations between Qatar and The patients — two Qatari on all those coming from there is no easy way to peace continue with the current ar- withdrawal of US forces from istry in a statement issued on France and the means of nationals who were evacuated Egypt due to the spread but this is an important first rangement and work diligent- the war-ravaged country. Sunday. promoting them in all elds. from Iran on a government- of coronavirus (COVID-19). step,” the Norwegian former ly towards achieving “Perma- The foreign minister, Pakistan’s Prime Minister The two sides also reviewed chartered plane on February “As a public health meas- prime minister said. nent Ceasefire”. Marise Payne, and the defence Imran Khan welcomed the the most important develop- 27 — have been under full ure, the State of Qatar has The Organization of Is- In a televised speech, US minister, Linda Reynolds, is- signing of the deal, saying it is ments on the regional and quarantine. imposed a temporary entry lamic Cooperation (OIC) wel- President Donald Trump sued a joint statement on Sun- the beginning of a “reconcilia- international arenas, espe- “The patients have been restriction to its territo- comed the deal, saying it will hailed the deal and said he day welcoming the US-Taliban tion process”. cially the situation in Libya transferred to the Communi- ries on all those who are pave the way for intra-Afghan would personally meet Tali- agreement. “This is the start of a peace and ways of maintaining cable Disease Center for treat- coming from Egypt through negotiations and peaceful ban leaders “in the not too dis- Welcoming the deal, Irani- and reconciliation process to security and stability in the ment under full quarantine intermediate points. The political settlement through tant future”. an Foreign Ministry said Teh- end decades of war and suf- country, in addition to the and they are in a stable con- measure is temporary due Afghan-owned, Afghan-led Trump said Afghanistan’s ran welcomes any efforts that fering of the Afghan people,” situation in Afghanistan. The dition,” the MoPH said in a to the spread of COV- peace process. neighbours should help main- help peace in Afghanistan. Imran Khan tweeted. French president praised statement. ID-19,” the Government the efforts made by Qatar in The MoPH reiterated that Communications Of ce reaching a peace agreement the patients have not had any (GCO) said in a statement between the US and the contact with the general pub- on Sunday. (QNA) Afghan Taliban movement, lic. The risk of infection to the Marri urges new GCC chief to end siege’s humanitarian crisis which was signed in Doha public remains low, it added. on Saturday. (QNA) The MoPH has prepared announced the first confirmed NATIONAL Human Rights Com- meeting with members of the tive role in resolving the humani- for the spread of the virus by COVID-19 case in Qatar. mittee (NHRC) Chairman Dr Ali US Congress, Dr Marri said the tarian aspect of the crisis, in line instituting quarantine meas- The patient, a 36-year- bin Smaikh al Marri has called NHRC was more than ready to with his responsibilities dictated ures for people returning from old Qatari male, has returned on the new GCC Secretary-Gen- hand over to the new secretary- by the GCC’s rules. Dr Marri Qatar MotoGP infected areas. recently from Iran among a eral to assume his responsibili- general comprehensive reports urged him to rectify the complete The MoPH continues to group of citizens who were ties in dealing with the humani- on the impacts of the blockade failure of GCC and Arab mecha- opener cancelled monitor quarantined individ- evacuated from Iran and tarian crisis resulting from the and the human suffering it has nisms in redressing the victims over virus fears uals for symptoms, the state- placed under full quarantine continued blockade imposed on caused. Dr Marri hoped that the since the blockade was imposed ment added. since their arrival on Thurs- Qatar for 1,000 days. During a new GCC chief can play a posi- on them in June 2017. PAGE 2 THE Federation Interna- On Saturday, the MoPH day. tionale de Motocyclisme (FIM), IRTA and Dorna have announced that the 2020 season-opener in Qatar will not go ahead due to travel DJWE concludes on high note, sees record 32,000 visitors restrictions brought about by the coronavirus outbreak. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK from the previous edition. this year’s event was the par- & Co, AlGhla Jewellery, Hessa “FIM, IRTA and Dorna DOHA QNTC Secretary-General ticipation of 18 Young Qatari Jewels, Midad Jewellery and decided to cancel all and Qatar Airways Group Chief Designers – the largest repre- Thameen Jewellery. MotoGP class sessions at THE Doha Jewellery and Executive Akbar al Baker said, sentation since the initiative The collections presented the upcoming Grand Prix of Watches Exhibition (DJWE) “This edition of DJWE boasted began four years ago – illus- by these young designers incor- Qatar, including the race,” concluded on Saturday with the largest number of exhibi- trating the country’s stead- porated pieces inspired from a statement from the FIM record participation from both tors to date, representing a re- ily developing pool of home- local elements such as a desert read. The season-opening exhibitors and visitors. More cord number of countries. Such grown talent. rose or sadou weaving patterns. round was scheduled at the than 32,000 aficionados of numbers demonstrate the in- New participants included The Amiri Gems pavilion Lusail International Circuit luxurious ornaments and time- fluence of this prestigious event H Jewellery, Kaltham’s Pavil- brought high-end brands in- from March 6 to 8. The pieces visited the expo, which for both industry and consum- ion, Camelot Jewellery, Clair cluding Adler, Concord, Davi- coronavirus outbreak has is over 34 percent increase in ers. With more exhibition space De Lune Jewellery, and Letters dor, Letalis and Ananya. Sheikh resulted in Qatar travel re- footfalls as compared to 2019. than ever before to accommo- Passion Arts, while returning Nawaf Nasser bin Khaled al strictions being brought into Organised by Qatar Nation- date a diverse and growing ar- brands were Trifoglio, Ghada Thani said, “Our participation force that affect passengers al Tourism Council (QNTC), the ray of brands, DJWE attracts Albuainain Jewellery, Nouf in this year’s edition of DJWE from Italy, amongst other event hosted an astounding 129 the biggest names in jewellery Jewellery, Ghand Jewellery, was a huge success.” countries. (TNN) exhibitors from 14 countries, and watchmaking.” Leila Issam Fine Jewellery, The DJWE has hosted 129 exhibitors from 14 countries. showing 68 percent growth Among the highlights of Hairaat Fine Jewellery, Sarah’s Continued on page 4  02 Monday, March 2, 2020

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Amir sends message to Mali president THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani sent a written AMIR MEETS AMBASSADORS OF TURKEY, ECUADOR message to President of Mali Ibrahim Boubaker Keita pertaining to bilateral relations and the means of supporting and developing The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim them. The message was handed over by Ambassador of Qatar to bin Hamad al Thani on Sun- Mali HE Ahmed bin Abdulrahman al Sunaidi during a meeting with day met with Ambassador of the president in Bamako. (QNA) Turkey to Qatar HE Fikret Ozar and Ambassador of Ecuador Amir sends condolences to to Qatar HE Ivonne Abdul Pakistan’s president and PM Baki, who called on the Amir to greet him on the end of THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani sent cables of condo- their tenures in the country. lences to President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran The Amir granted the ambas- Khan, expressing condolences on the victims of the collision of a sadors the Decoration of Al train with a passenger bus in southern Pakistan, wishing the injured a Wajbah in recognition of their speedy recovery. (QNA) roles in enhancing relations between Qatar and their coun- Deputy Amir condoles with tries, wishing them success in Pakistan’s president and PM their future tasks and further development for the relations. THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani sent cables For their part, the ambas- of condolences to President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister sadors thanked the Amir and Imran Khan, expressing condolences on the collision of a train with a the of cials in the State for passenger bus in southern Pakistan. (QNA) their cooperation which con- tributed to the success of their PM sends condolences to work in the country. (QNA) Pakistani counterpart PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al Thani sent a cable of condolences to Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan on the victims of the collision of a train with a passenger bus in southern Pakistan. (QNA) Minister of Justice meets Amiri Land Force all set for Lebanese minister MINISTER of Justice and Acting Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Dr Issa bin Saad al Jafali al Nuaimi on Sunday met with Lebanese ‘Al-Adeed 2020’ tactical drill Minister of Interior and Municipalities Mohammed Fahmi, on the side- line of the 37th Arab Interior Ministers meetings in Tunis. During the QNA meeting, a number of issues related to strengthening security relations DOHA between the two countries were discussed. (QNA) THE Amiri Land Force has started preparations for the tactical drill ‘Al- Two occasions to watch ‘Aldebaran’ Adeed 2020’ with the participation of all with Moon this month, says QCH branches of the force, in addition to the Amiri Air Force, the Joint Special Forces QATAR residents will be able to time until the setting time of and a number of various units from the observe the orange giant star Aldebaran. The sunset time will Armed Forces. ‘Aldebaran’ close to the Moon be at 5.37pm local time and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister twice this month, according to setting time of Aldebaran will be of State for Defence Affairs HE Dr Khalid Qatar Calendar House (QCH). The at the midnight of Tuesday, said bin Mohammed al Attiyah inspected the rst event will be today, March 2, Dr Beshir Marzouk, astronomer preparations and arrangements, in the while the star will be approaching at QCH. On March 29, Aldebaran presence of Chief of Staff of the Qatari the Moon again on March 29, the will be approaching the new cres- Armed Forces HE Lieutenant-General QCH said in a press statement. cent of the Hijric Month ‘Shaban (Pilot) Ghanem bin Shaheenal Ghanem. Today, during the celestial event, 1441 H’, where it will be at 3.5 Attiyah, accompanied by the chief the angular distance between degrees south to the crescent. of staff, also made an inspection tour to Aldebaran and the Moon will be 3 The sunset time on the day will check the combat readiness of the Amiri degrees. People can see Alde- be at 5.50pm local time, while Land Force and their ability to carry out Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Dr Khalid bin Mohammed al Attiyah and Chief of Staff of the Qatari baran as a yellow point south to the setting time of the Moon will the military operations to be implement- Armed Forces HE Lieutenant-General (Pilot) Ghanem bin Shaheenal Ghanem, inspect the Amiri Land Force preparations for the tactical the Moon’s centre from sunset be at 10.12pm. (TNN) ed at the appropriate time and place. drill ‘Al-Adeed 2020’, on Sunday.

Marri urges GCC sec-gen to end blockade’s humanitarian crisis Qatar plays a huge role in QNA sive reports on the human suf- tions on the region’s society and Congressmen expressed their Organizations; Billy Long, WASHINGTON fering caused by the blockade, citizens who were shocked at dissatisfaction and rejection co-chair of the US-Qatar stra- peace deal: Pakistan FM expressing hope it would end their official institutions’ inabil- of the continuation of punitive tegic relations assembly; Raja CHAIRMAN of the National immediately regardless of the ity to resolve the crisis and end measures that affect civilians in Krishnamoorthi, member of ASHRAF SIDDIQUI had a meeting with US Secre- Human Rights Committee efforts to resolve the crisis po- the injustice. The GCC must Qatar, depriving them of their US House Permanent Select DOHA tary of State Mike Pompeo dur- (NHRC) HE Dr Ali bin Smai- litically. reconsider its rights system fol- basic rights on the pretext of a Committee on Intelligence; Jim ing which the US top diplomat khal Marri has called on the In a statement on the side- lowing the failure regardless of political dispute. Langevin, member of the US PAKISTAN’S Foreign Minister appreciated Pakistan’s stance, GCC secretary-general to as- lines of a work visit to Washing- the progress of negotiations,” As part of his series of of- House Armed Services Com- Makhdoom Shah Mahmood saying it won’t be possible with- sume his responsibilities in ton, Marri expressed hope that Marri said. ficial meetings in Washington, mittee; Rick Larsen, member of Qureshi has lauded the perse- out Pakistan’s positive role. dealing with the humanitarian the new GCC secretary-general Marri said that members of Marri met with a number of the US House Armed Services verance and efforts of Qatar, He recalled that it was Pa- crisis resulting from the block- would play a part in resolving the US House of Representa- members of the US House of Committee; Eric Swalwell, particularly Deputy Prime Min- kistan Prime Minister Imran ade of Qatar, which has been the humanitarian aspect of the tives urged US Secretary of Representatives, including Tim former presidential candidate ister and Minister of Foreign Khan who suggested long ago continuing for 1,000 days. crisis, in line with his respon- State Mike Pompeo to take ef- Burchett, the oldest member and member of the US House Affair HE Sheikh Mohammed that the solution to the Afghan Marri, during a meeting sibilities dictated by the GCC’s fective and immediate meas- of the US House Foreign Af- Subcommittee on Intelligence bin Abdulrahman al Thani, for conflict lies only in political set- with members of the US Con- rules of procedures. ures to end the blockade of Qa- fairs Committee and member Modernisation and Readiness; the success of the historic US- tlement, which was brushed gress, said the NHRC was more “The blockade will scar the tar and put an end to the grave of the Subcommittee on Af- Adam Smith, chairman of the Taliban peace deal. aside by many. than ready to hand the new history of the GCC forever due human rights violations. rica, Global Health, Global Hu- US House Armed Services Qatar has played a huge He said, “The road ahead secretary-general comprehen- to its humanitarian implica- He pointed out that the man Rights and International Committee. role in the US-Taliban peace will not be easy but one thing is deal, he said. clear: the world and the interna- “I do recognise and appre- tional community resolved that ciate the role played by Qatar. diplomacy to be given prefer- The fact is that they were able to ence over might”. facilitate the peace by opening a He said the statement made Pakistan Embassy opens new buildings in Doha political office of Taliban. Qatar by the representatives of Tali- ASHRAF SIDDIQUI The envoy said the present partments of the Government was involved in the dialogues in ban was very positive and en- DOHA premises faced challenges in of Qatar for their support dur- all the phases,” Qureshi said. couraging. properly facilitating services to ing the construction of the new He expressed his happiness Talking on bilateral rela- PAKISTAN’S Minister of For- community members due to embassy buildings. over the fact that Pakistan’s tions with Qatar, Qureshi said, eign Affairs Shah Mahmood the significant increase in their Construction of the new positive role was praised by all. “It is excellent.” Qureshi inaugurated the newly- numbers since 1985. He hoped building in New Diplomatic “It was indeed a historical He said Pakistan PM Imran constructed buildings of the Pa- the embassy will now be able to Area, Al Shabab Street, Onaiza day. We are happy that Paki- Khan was here recently dur- kistan Embassy in Doha. serve the community and non- District, started on November stan’s positive role was recog- ing which he met the Amir HH Consular services from the Pakistani visitors in a much 20, 2017 and was completed on nised and appreciated by every- Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al new premises are expected to better way. He also lauded the January 21, 2020. It is designed one,” Qureshi said. Thani. They discussed various start by the end of March. Until relationship between embassy by Pakistan’s top architectural On Pakistan’s role, he said, areas of interest where both the the official announcement, the and the large Pakistani commu- firm NESPAK and constructed “Islamabad has played a fa- countries may join hands. routine businesses of the em- nity in Qatar which is based on by Al Attiya Contracting. cilitating role. We want to see “We also reviewed the ar- bassy will continue on the pre- mutual respect, love and coop- The consular section will stability and peace in Afghani- eas where more Pakistani work- sent premises. eration. have 300 seats with separate stan. We expect that the intra- ers can be absorbed in Qatari Welcoming the minister Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan Shah Mahmood Qureshi inaugu- The ambassador thanked waiting areas for women and Afghan dialogue will take place economy,” he said, adding that and community members on rates the newly-constructed buildings of the Pakistan Embassy in Doha. the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin men. There will be 14 service soon and the Afghans will sit Pakistani workers contributed the occasion, Pakistan’s Ambas- Hamad al Thani, and Deputy counters with facilities for is- together and decide about their towards Qatar’s development sador to Qatar HE Syed Ahsan West Bay. ment signing ceremony, for Prime Minister and Minister of suing readable passports, Paki- future. Pakistan wishes them and reconstruction. Raza Shah said the new em- The ambassador thanked sparing his time to inaugurate Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mo- stan NICOP and all other nec- all the best as we want to see a He said Pakistan can offer bassy has an area of over 8,100 Qureshi, who was in Doha rep- the state-of-the-art structure hammed bin Abdulrahman al essary consular services. It also stable, peaceful and prosperous services to facilitate Qatar host sq-metres, almost double the resenting Pakistan at the his- of the Embassy of the Islamic Thani for their support. has a big auditorium for com- Afghanistan.” an incredible FIFA World Cup size of the existing embassy in toric US-Taliban peace agree- Republic of Pakistan in Doha. He also thanked various de- munity and official events. The Pakistan FM said he in 2022. Nation Monday, March 2, 2020 03 PRIME MINISTER MEETS AMBASSADORS OF TURKEY, ECUADOR MoCI recalls BMW M5 and M8 Coupe car models of 2019 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK that car dealers follow up on DOHA vehicle defects and repairs. The MoCIsaid it would THE Ministry of Commerce coordinate with the dealer to and Industry (MoCI), in co- follow up on the maintenance operation with Al Fardan Au- works and communicate with tomobiles, the dealer of BMW customers to ensure that they cars in Qatar, has announced carried out the necessary re- the recall of BMW M5 and M8 pairs. Coupe models of 2019 due to a The ministry has urged all faulty transmission wiring lay- customers to report any viola- out in the models. tions to its Consumer Protec- The ministry said the recall tion and Anti-Commercial Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al Thani met on Sunday morning with Ambassador of Turkey to Qatar HE Fikret Ozar and Am- comes within the framework Fraud Department, which bassador of Ecuador to Qatar HE Ivonne Abdul Baki on the occasion of the end of their tenure in the country. The prime minister wished the ambassadors success in their future of its continuous efforts to processes complaints, inquir- assignments, and the relations between Qatar and their countries further progress and development. (QNA) protect consumers and ensure ies and suggestions. PHCC launches drive HMC, PHCC nurses among Florence to raise bowel cancer screening awareness Nightingale’s rst overseas alumni The programme aims to develop a cadre of young national nurses and assist them as leaders in their personal development Aqeel Saleh al Janahi, Shaikha al Jufairi & TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Aisha al Tamimi sign up as role models DOHA

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK death among its residents,” said A group of senior nurses from DOHA Dr Abu Shaikha. Hamad Medical Corporation Throughout the month the (HMC) and Primary Health THE Primary Health Care Cor- ‘Be The Role Model’ campaign Care Corporation (PHCC) poration (PHCC) will hold a will see the new ambassadors recently joined the interna- new campaign, ‘Be The Role take part in ‘Screen For Life’ ac- tionally-recognised Florence Model’, this month, to encour- tivities to help spread the mes- Nightingale Foundation, mak- age the public, both men and sage and encourage people to ing them the first international women aged between 50 and get screened throughout their alumni of the programme. 74, to take the bowel cancer channels. ‘Screen For Life’ ad- Thirty Qatari and long-term screening opportunities offered vises residents in the target age resident nurses, including one under Qatar’s National Breast range to undergo bowel cancer male nurse, attended the pres- and Bowel Cancer Screening screening every two years in tigious Florence Nightingale program ‘Screen For Life.’ line with international quality Foundation leadership train- The campaign will be run assurance guidelines. ing programme as part of their to mark International Bowel “Screening should be un- ongoing professional develop- have the right training to help poration and welcome the par- style. the local initiatives arranged in Cancer Awareness month and dertaken by all in the 50-74 ment. them in their personal develop- ticipation of their senior nurses “It was an honour to deliver Qatar as part of the Nightingale has drawn the support of three age range whether or not they Twenty-five HMC and five ment as leaders. This experi- in this programme. These ac- this leadership programme, Challenge, which is an integral high-profile ambassadors and are displaying symptoms of the PHCC nurses completed the ence will be of great benefit to tivities help to build important the Foundation’s first interna- component of Nursing Now’s supporters such as Qatar TV disease,” said Dr Shaikha. “We interactive programme, which them as they progress on their professional networks through- tionally delivered programme, aim to improve health globally anchor and Quran Kareem ra- need to make them aware that was led by Professor Greta career journey, especially as out the public healthcare sys- to this inspirational group. I by raising the profile and status dio programme producer Aqeel by taking a very simple FIT test, Westwood, CEO of the Founda- they will be called upon to lead tem and are designed to sup- was delighted to be joined by of nurses. Saleh al Janahi; Qatar Munici- which can be done in the pri- tion. the next generation of nurses port more collegiate working my colleagues from the Roy- HMC signed up to the glob- pal Council Member and Head vacy of their own homes, they Dr Nicola Ryley, chief nurs- and midwives in Qatar and to practices,” Dr Ryley added. al Academy of Dramatic Art al Nightingale Challenge last of the Legal Committee Shaikha are pro-actively protecting their ing officer at HMC, said the help shape the relevant health- Professor Westwood, who (RADA) who delivered the pro- year and the local initiative is al Jufairi; and well-known Qa- health.” programme provided an ideal care policies of the future,” said led the four-day intensive train- gramme to the group of senior led by two aspiring nurse lead- tari chef and etiquette expert The FIT test (Fecal Im- forum for young nurse leaders Dr Ryley. ing along with Professor Mandy nurses. I now welcome them, ers - Asmaa al Atey, director Aisha al Tamimi. In addition to munochemical Test) involves to build their professional net- “As part of the integrated Ashton, an experienced per- as Florence Nightingale Foun- of Nursing at Hamad General being role models themselves, providing a fecal sample via a works. care efforts mandated by the formance coach, said the pro- dation Nurses, into our alumni Hospital and Ameneh Zadeh, they are encouraging people to complementary kit available at “The programme is de- National Health Strategy 2018– gramme is designed to provide community,” said Professor Nursing Duty supervisor of get screened and be role models the PHCC screening suites at signed to develop a cadre of 2022, we are working closely participants with a clearer un- Westwood. the Emergency Department in to others. Al Wakra, Leabaib and Rawdat young national nurses who will with Primary Health Care Cor- derstanding of their leadership The programme is one of Hamad General Hospital. “Our thanks go to our am- Al Khail Health Centers. People bassadors and supporters who are advised to schedule their will use their public profiles and appointments easily by call- extensive influence to encour- ing the dedicated call centre on age the public to get screened 8001112. and overcome some of the ob- PHCC’s ‘Screen For Life’ QCS marks World Cancer Day with awareness event stacles people have to screen- programme works with the ing,” said Dr Shaikha Abu Ministry of Public Health, TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Shaikha, manager of Screening Hamad Medical Corporation DOHA Programmes at PHCC. and the Qatar Cancer Society The campaign comes as to synergise efforts to reduce QATAR Cancer Society (QCS) ‘Screen For Life’ research un- early deaths from cancer and marked the World Cancer Day earths three main reasons why other chronic diseases by 25 by organising a public event some people in the target group percent by 2025 in line with themed ‘I Am and I Will’, reject its call centre screening National Health Strategy which aimed to educate the invitations even though early 2018-2022 targets.Last year public about cancers and the detection of the disease has some 14,293 people in Qatar ways to prevent them, while been shown to lead to a 90 per- underwent screening for bowel emphasising the importance cent survival rate. cancer. of early detection of the dis- “The key reasons are lack “More people are heeding ease. of time, fear of testing positive the screening for early detection The event, held at Aspire for the cancer and a misunder- advice, but we still have a long park and presented by Nou- standing of faith beliefs when way to go to achieving the Na- ra al Zawadi and Hamad al some people think faith means tional Health Strategy targets. Ammari, was attended by a Qatar national team player talk about and break the stig- ing awareness about cancer. cluding Aspire Park, Katara they don’t need to get screened. By leveraging our new ambas- number of media and public Almoez Ali, free medical ma of cancer. World Cancer This year’s theme, ‘I Am and I Hospitality, Qatar Football We believe if we can tackle these sadors’ efforts and encouraging figures. consultations, sports activi- Day, which is marked on Feb- Will’, explains how everyone Association, Ooredoo, Al fundamental obstacles, we can people to be role models for oth- The activities at the venue ties and mammograms for ruary 4, is an opportunity for – together and individually Rayan Bank, Qapco, FMM, improve our screening rates to ers, we hope to boost awareness included shows and compe- women. the entire world to unite in – can do their part to reduce Qatar Charity, Jassim and tackle the prevalence of bowel and screening take up which titions in healthy cooking, Dr Dera al Dosari, direc- the fight against cancer. the global burden of the dis- HamadBin Jassim Charitable cancer which remains the sec- will ultimately improve the matches for people living tor of Resources Develop- “World Cancer Day aims ease.” Foundation, Minipolis, Pal- ond most diagnosed cancer in overall health of the nation,” with cancer and their fami- ment at QCS, said, “We have to save millions of prevent- Dr Dosari thanked the ma Hospitality and Chalhoub Qatar and a leading cause of added Dr Shaikha. lies with the participation of joined together here to fight, able deaths each year by rais- sponsors of the event, in- Group. Ministry of Interior celebrates World Civil Defence Day Civil Defence raises Defence and a first aider in rectorate of Civil Defence in or- tracted, which will arrive this mission is to highlight poten- every home’ to emphasise the der to activate this year’s theme year, to be deployed in extin- tial risks in homes, procedures safety and security importance of raising aware- of ‘Civil Defence and a first aider guishing fire and protecting for securing kitchens, heating ness of safety and security in every home’ to promote safe- buildings and towers, rescuing tools, through meetings and measures awareness measures in society and train- ty of the people by educating during accidents and dealing awareness programmes. QNA ing family members on how to family members, and instilling with chemicals. He highlighted what the DOHA deal with disasters and provid- safety concepts in them. For his part, Head of Me- General Directorate of Civil ing them with the necessary He announced the launch dia and Awareness Section Defence has done over the past THE Ministry of Interior (MoI) skills to handle the situations. of a one-year training aware- of the General Directorate years, through a campaign of marked the World Civil De- During the ceremony, Di- ness programme targeting of Civil Defence Major Jabir smoke detectors, targeting fence Day, which is celebrated rector-General of Civil Defence school students, commercial Mohammed al Marri said the shopping malls, shops and worldwide on the March 1 each Brigadier Hamad Othman al complexes and state minis- directorate’s keenness to hold homes, to outline fire safety year, to remind the role played Duhaimi highlighted the sup- tries to achieve this year’s the Civil Defence Day every measures. by Civil Defence in protecting port provided by the Ministry family’s role in prevention and rate of Civil Defence, with its hu- theme. year, in cooperation with the At the end of the ceremony, lives and properties, and to of Interior, providing the direc- also in reducing the repercus- man cadres trained in firefight- Regarding the new Civil International Civil Defence the directorate honoured some promote awareness and com- torate with modern equipment sions of disasters that may oc- ing and rescue work, always Defence fleet, Brigadier Du- Organization (ICDO), aims to of its outstanding personnel, as munity education of safety and and facilities, and qualifying its cur so that everyone can help prioritises safety of life. haimi said the administration provide awareness and educa- well as collaborators and sup- security measures. personnel. the civil defence in its efforts to Brigadier Duhaimi called on added 11 fire trucks to its fleet tion in the safety and security porters of its efforts, in addition This year’s celebration He stressed the directo- protect lives and property. all segments of the society to co- late last year, in addition to 23 procedures in every home. to the schools participating in came under the theme of ‘Civil rate’s keenness to enhance the He said the General Directo- operate with the the General Di- other vehicles that were con- He said the directorate’s the celebration. 04 Monday, March 2, 2020 Nation

FM MEETS VENEZUELAN VICE-PRESIDENT

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani HAMMADI HOSTS FAREWELL CEREMONY FOR TURKEY, ECUADOR AMBASSADORS Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr met with Executive Vice-President of Venezuela Dr Delcy Rodriguez Gomez in Doha on Sunday. During Ahmed bin Hassan al Hammadi on Sunday hosted a farewell ceremony in honour of Ambassador of Turkey to Qatar HE Fikret Ozar and Ambassa- the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and regional issues, as well as matters of mutual interest. dor of Ecuador to Qatar HE Yvonne Abdul Baki, on the end of their tenure in the country. The ceremony, which was held at the Diplomatic Club, was (QNA) attended by a number of heads of diplomatic missions and of ces accredited to the State. (QNA)

Jewellers compete WCM-Q event sheds light on its to present exclusive focus on cutting-edge research designs at DJWE Continued from page 1  watch constructed of 200 pieces is inspired by the colours of Qa- Dr Asma al Thani was recognised for her contributions to the establishment of Qatar Genome Project and the Qatar BioBank THIS year, Alfardan Jewellery tar’s national flag. Greubel Fors- unveiled a number of exhibits, eyand Roberto Coin had special TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Qatar including researchers including the Égérie watchline reveals on the second day with DOHA at WCM-Q. The award further Vacheron Constantin on the Pasquale Bruni also showcas- recognisesDrAsma’sleading opening day, and an extraordi- ing its latest Atelier collection THE annual event is an oppor- role in the establishment of the nary diamond and gemstone Aleluia’. The new horological tunity for scientists in Qatar to BRC at QU. collection by Tiffany & Co, de- masterpiece Zeitwerk D by Ger- spend a day hearing about the The Research Retreat then signed by their chief artistic of- man brand A Lange &Söhne work of their colleagues and heard from keynote speaker ficer Reed Krakoff. was unveiled on the last day of about the cutting-edge studies Dr Gordon Lauc, professor Ali Alfardan, vice-chairman the exhibition. that are conducted each year. of biochemistry and molecu- of the Alfardan Group and presi- Jamil bin Mahdi al Majed, The Research Retreat was lar biology at the University dent of Alfardan Jewellery, said: vice-chairman of the Board of officially opened by Dr Javaid of Zagreb, co-director of the “Once again, Alfardan Jewellery Al Majed Jewellery, said: “We Sheikh, dean of WCM-Q, fol- Human Glycome Project, proved an exceptional presence would like to extend our sincere lowed by an overview of the and the founder of Genos - a in the seventeenth edition of thanks and appreciation to the major milestones WCMQ biotech company that is cur- DJWE -- pushing boundaries to Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin has reached on the research rently a global leader in high- showcase one-of-a-kind pieces Hamad al Thani for visiting Al front presented by DrKhaled- throughput glycomics. DrLauc by 73 of the exclusive high-end Majed Jewellery Pavilion dur- Machaca, senior associate dean spoke about the importance of leading brands in the industry ing this edition of DJWE.” for research, innovation and glycans in human health and and their very own Qatari-made Ali Bin Ali Luxury also re- commercialisation. Dr Khaled Machaca (center left), and Dr Nayef Mazloum (far left), with some of the poster presentation their involvement in the future and inspired magnificent gem vealed an exquisite range of new Dr Sheikh said Qatar winners at the WCM-Q research retreat in Doha recently. of personalised medicine. jewellery.” and unique designs at this year’s would soon be embarking on The retreat this year fea- FiftyOne East pavilion exhibition, adding new brands a major drive forward in re- Research Division’s many Foundation and Qatar National (QU) and the founding director tured presentations from didn’t have any shortage of like Dolce & Gabbana and Nous search, development and in- achievements since the launch Research Fund for their un- of Qatar University’s Biomedi- young and established re- visitors with Rolex exhibiting to their regular favourites such novation (RDI). of the biomedical research pro- wavering backing over the last cal Research Center (BRC). searchers at WCM-Q who have its Baselworld 2019 collection as Cartier, Piaget, Audemars “There is going to be a gramme ten years ago. These decade and their commitment Mariam Astrolabi, after built a significant portion of alongside TUDOR’s award-win- Piguet, Van Cleef & Arpels, road map of major elements in include 1,182 academic pub- to extending human scientific whom the award is named, was their career in Qatar with con- ning P01 watch. Chanel’s booth Graff, Damiani, Mikimoto, Ul- terms of RDI strategy within lications from WCM-Q, many knowledge. a 10th century Arab Muslim siderable success. This was was inspired by the brand’s ysseNardin, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Qatar,” he said. “There will in high-impact journals, which WCMQ recently instituted scientist who made important followed by the poster session iconic camellia flower with its Baume & Mercier and Garrard. be foundational research – of have been cited 39,375 times. the Mariam Astrolabi Award contributions to the develop- that featured close to 100 post- 1.51Camélia 5 Allures collection Al Muftah Jewellery pavil- which I’m very proud to say He also spoke of the 37 Qa- for Biomedical Research Ad- ment of astrolabes, which were ers from students and scien- as its centre piece. ion featured a host of exclusive that Weill Cornell has really tari nationals who have been vancement, an award for in- essential navigation instru- tists at WCM-Q. Bader al Darwish, chairman international brands, including led the charge. There will be trained in biomedical research stitutions and/or individuals ments in the day. The posters were judged by and managing director of Fifty- Charriol, Chronoswiss, Cuervo a spotlight on innovation and and have bolstered local re- who have had an indelible Dr Asma al Thani was scientists from various institu- One East, said: “Fifty One East Y Sobrinos, Dubey & Schalden RDI talent in the country will search capacity – five of whom impact on advancing the bio- recognised this year for her tions in Qatar, including Ham- presented its new pavilion, our brand, Ebel, Falcinelli, Gio- be enhanced. There is also go- are employed by WCM-Q and medical research enterprise in heroic contributions to the es- ad Bin Khalifa University, Sidra largest to date, symbolising our vanni Ferraris, Montana and ing to be increased emphasis 30 of whom are working in the Qatar, in support of WCMQ ef- tablishment of both the Qatar Medicine, Carnegie Mellon success story that started more Movado. on both risk capital and ven- biomedical sector in organisa- forts and mission. Genome Project and the Qatar University in Qatar, Anti-Dop- than 70 years ago.” Blue Salon pavilion im- ture funding, and ultimately tions around Qatar. This year’s awardee was Dr BioBank. Both of these insti- ing Lab Qatar, Hamad Medical Al Majed Jewellery had pressed the crowd with collec- there will be a focus on RDI Dr Sheikh and Dr Machaca Asma al Thani, the founding tutions have greatly benefited Corporation, Qatar Biomedi- special reveals by Tag Heuer, tions by Breitling, Zenith, Bovet, governance.” also acknowledged the invalu- dean of the College of Health biomedical research and per- cal Research Institute, QU and including its Aquaracer Calibre Louis Erard, Montegrappa, Ko- Dr Machaca spoke of the able support from both Qatar Sciences at Qatar University sonalised medicine efforts in Qatar Foundation. 7 watch. The limited-edition rloff and Digo to name a few. Doha South Sewage Infrastructure NMoQ’s gift shops win multiple Project receives award from Oracle international awards in the US TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Infrastructure Project won a DOHA DOHA number of prestigious interna- tional awards in 2019, includ- THE National Museum of Qa- THE Doha South Sewage Infra- ing the Engineering News Re- tar’s (NMoQ) gift shops have structure Project implemented cord (ENR) Global Best Project won four international awards by the Public Works Author- Award for Wastewater, the Civil in various categories, includ- ity (Ashghal) has been awarded Engineering Environmental ing retail and interior design the Oracle’s ‘Construction and Quality Assessment and Award in 2019. Engineering Excellence Award’ Scheme (CEEQUAL) ‘ Design In the United States, the for ‘Enterprise-wide Standardi- and Building Award ‘ for ‘ Good gift shops were recognised sation in Public Infrastructure’. Rating ‘ and the ‘ Exceptional as the Interior Design 2019 The project was recognised Engineer Khalid Maher al Qata- CH2M), the Project Manage- Achievement Award ‘ for ‘ Wa- Best of Year Award winner for the use of digital engineer- mi, head of Treatment Plants ment Consultant for this pro- ter Environment and Resources for Mixed Retail and the win- general manager of IN-Q En- establishing relationships that ing as a primary strategy for and TSE Network Projects Sec- ject. Category. ners of the Architecture Mas- terprises, said: “The National connect people and nature process efficiency, resource uti- tion at Ashghal, during Oracle’s Oracle is an international Additionally, it received terPrize (AMP) Award for the Museum of Qatar opened just through design. lisation, record management, annual awards ceremony in organisation that specialises in Gold Award from the Royal So- Retail category. last year and continues to set “The design for the gift enhanced collaboration and Doha. providing technological solu- ciety for the Prevention of Acci- In the United Kingdom, new standards of architectural shops represents a visually implementation of construction The ceremony was also tions to clients from different dents (RoSPA) for outstanding the gift shops won the 2019 excellence. Additionally, our unique example of architec- best practices. attended by representatives countries. occupational health and safety World Interiors News (WIN) collaboration with local artists ture and retail design that is The award was received by from M/s. Jacobs (previously The Doha South Sewage performance. Awards in the Independent and designers has contributed culturally rooted and sym- Shops or Small Chains cat- to creating a gift shop collec- pathetic to the local environ- egory. tion that is unique and au- ment, human experience and The gift shops also re- thentic. We are honoured that place,” Said Koichi Takada, ceived the Gold Winner title these shops have received rec- principal of Koichi Takada Ar- Vodafone connects Barwa Labour City with GigaNet bre by the Driven x Design 2019 ognition for multiple awards chitects. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK housing standards of workers long championed the impor- porting the labour worker com- Sydney Design Awards in Aus- and look forward to additional The main gift shop stocks DOHA in Qatar and meet the needs tance of including all members munity’s digital needs and edu- tralia for Interior Design – Re- milestones in the future.” a large collection of well-de- of the local market in line with of society in the digital world cation on a daily basis.” tail, a category that celebrates The Dahl Al Misfir (Qatar’s signed, exclusive gifts, many VODAFONE has connected the objectives of Qatar National and connecting the Barwa La- Residents of the Barwa La- innovative and creative build- ‘Cave of Light’), located in the of which draw their inspira- the Barwa Labour City with its Vision 2030 and Qatar’s prepa- bour City plays a key role in bour City will enjoy Vodafone ing interiors. heart of Qatar, is a beauti- tion from the history, heritage state-of-the-art GigaNet fibre rations for hosting the 2022 this. GigaHome- the latest in home In addition to winning ful underground sanctuary and culture of Qatar. network that will give thou- World Cup. “In 2016, we equipped Al Wi-Fi technology. awards, the gift shops were formed largely from fibrous The children’s gift shop sands of workers access to fixed The development, located Khor Workers Sports Complex Businesses will also benefit also nominated for the 2019 gypsum crystals that give off a offers a diverse range of lo- services including high-speed on Salwa Road and covers an with Wi-Fi to give labour work- from the wide range of services INSIDE Award for Annual faint, moon-like, phosphores- cally designed souvenirs and internet, in addition to power- area of 773,457 square metres, ers access to the internet for available, including access to Best Interiors, Dezeen Awards cent glow. This natural forma- gift items, including educa- ing many of the commercial comprises residential houses, free. And since 2017, as part of Vodafone GigaBusiness plans, 2019 for Retail Interior and tion inspired the design of the tional toys, books, puzzles and entities located there. shops, mosques, a health centre the MOTC Better Connections offering unlimited data with the Frame Awards 2020 for two gift shops at NMoQ. Their games. The development, designed and a recreation zone. programme, we have provided speeds up to 1Gbps, high-speed the Multi-Brand Store of The organic architecture, designed Both gift shops are located and developed by Barwa Real Vodafone’s Business Unit the internet connectivity ser- Corporate Internet, Security Year category. by Koichi Takada Architects, on the first floor of NMoQ and Estate Group, comes as part Director Mahday Saad al Heba- vices and hardware devices in services and Fixed Voice solu- Commenting on the an- reflect his vision of bringing are open to the public during of the efforts to improve the bi said, “Vodafone Qatar has 1,500 labs across Qatar, sup- tions. nouncement, Phil Lawrie, nature back into architecture, museum operating hours. Nation Monday, March 2, 2020 05

ARGENTINA AMBASSADOR TAKES PART IN SALWA BEACH CLEAN-UP DRIVE

Ambassador of Argentina to Qatar HE Carlos Hernandez took part in a clean-up campaign held on Salwa beach recently. The initiative was organised by Doha Environmental Actions Project (DEAP), a volunteering organisation leading the beach clean- up campaign and ght against plastic pollution in Qatar in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030. The event was conducted in cooperation with Ministry of Municipality and Environment, and Project Rescue Ocean Qatar. (TNN)

Green Mangroves group Best Buddies Qatar raises awareness calls for reducing plastic of social integration of the disabled use at QNL programme TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK bags for shopping. Keep them positive impact to individuals, DOHA in your car so you won’t forget The event was part the environment and the com- them at home,” said Lina Alta- of Best Buddies munity as a whole.” QATAR National Library’s rawneh, co-founder of Green Engineer Attiyah ex- (QNL) focus on sustainability Mangroves, who spoke at the Int’l Month, marked pressed his pleasure to sup- during February culminated in event. “Usually coffee cups are port the Best Buddies Qatar a strong call to action during a lined with plastic, so get your across the world initiative, which aims to inte- talk titled ‘Saving the Blue’. own reusable cups and take grate and empower persons The talk featured the them with you to the cafes. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK with disabilities, and to help founders of Green Mangroves, Use bar soap at home instead DOHA them find jobs. a locally-based programme of shampoo and soap from Jumaa al Muhannadi, of Qatar Foundation Interna- plastic pump dispensers.” BEST Buddies Qatar, in president of HOG – Qatar tional that brings people to- A visitor to the library, cooperation with Harley- Chapter, said: “Harley-David- gether to protect the country’s Roy Collado, who attended Davidson Owners Group – son Owners Group members natural water and mangroves. the event, said: “It is very im- Qatar Chapter (HOG-Qatar believe that it is our duty to The Green Mangroves portant for us to be aware of Chapter), the Museum of Is- help integrate persons with activists shared simple steps what we are consuming and lamic Art (MIA) and Qatari disabilities in the community. that anyone can take to reduce how this affects the environ- Diar real estate investment The campaign aims at supporting the employment and empowerment of people with disabilities. We are keen to participate in plastic use and contribute to ment. I learned some useful company, recently organised today’s demonstration of mo- protecting the oceans. tips about how to make my an awareness-raising event an exciting journey to the Lu- tive director of Best Buddies “Best Buddies Qatar posts torcycles with the presence of “People can reduce their daily activities more environ- under the slogan ‘We are sail City where they displayed Qatar, said: “We are Ready … many media messaged and distinguished riders to cre- plastic use by taking very sim- mentally friendly. We should Ready… Are You?’ to support the motorcycles. Besides, Are You? campaign aims at awareness films in order to ate interest and excitement ple steps in their daily lives. act more responsibly in using its members’ social integra- Best Buddies Qatar mem- supporting the employment raise social awareness about the among the attendees.” Instead of using normal plas- plastic and do our bit to help tion and empowerment. bers, along with volunteers and empowerment of persons importance of integration and Dr Julia Gonella, director tic bags, opt for reusable cloth this absolutely crucial cause.” The event was part of Best from Michael E DeBakey High with disabilities. Best Bud- empowerment of persons with of MIA, said: “Best Buddies Buddies International Month, School, Qatar University and dies Qatar strives to provide disabilities to provide them ap- Qatar programmes and activi- marked across its 60 chapters University of Calgary, partici- employment opportunities for propriate job opportunities, ac- ties aim to enhance the lives around the globe. pated in yoga and archery. persons with disabilities. The cording to their abilities.” of persons with and without The activities started at The event aimed to raise organisation raises awareness Engineer Abdullah bin intellectual and developmen- the MIA Park with the gather- the awareness about the in- among the parents of persons Hamad al Attiyah, CEO of tal disabilities though so- ing of 150 HOG riders on their tegration, empowerment and with disabilities about prepar- Qatari Diar, stated: “Based on cialisation. Stemming from motorcycles, Best Buddies employment opportunities of ing their children for post- the company’s social respon- our belief that museums are Qatar members with disabili- persons with intellectual and graduation life. Besides, it sibility as well as its construc- members of the community, ties and their peer-buddies developmental disabilities, as aims to enhance media aware- tive role in social develop- we are committed to support- without disabilities. equal members of the com- ness to support persons with ment, Qatari Diar sponsors ing this cause and promoting HOG riders took Best munity. disabilities through highlight- and supports social initiatives a spirit of inclusion and social Buddies Qatar members on Laalei Abu Alfain, execu- ing and supporting their cases. and events, while making its integration.” HBKU’s CPP talk examines school HBKU’s CHLS supports Sidra Medicine leadership amid reform processes Maternal and Child Health Symposium TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Speaking ahead of the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tem, it’s important we refocus DOHA symposium, Dr Edward DOHA on what lies at the core of educa- Stuenkel, founding dean of tion: human development and THE College of Health and CHLS, said: “We’re delighted QATAR’S transition from Edu- learning. While much has been Life Sciences (CHLS) at to be participating at MCH cation for a New Era (ENE) said and written about this and Hamad Bin Khalifa Univer- 2020. Like Sidra Medicine, reforms to a ministry-based related subjects from a policy- sity (HBKU) has accepted an CHLS is committed to improv- education system provided the maker’s perspective, educators’ invitation to participate in ing children’s and women’s context for a recent talk organ- voices have been much quieter. Sidra Medicine’s Maternal health at home and further ised by the College of Public Pol- Conversely, it’s the latter who and Child Health Symposium afield. MCH 2020 also pro- icy (CPP) at Hamad Bin Khalifa have lived, implemented and 2020 (MCH 2020) as an Event vides the perfect opportunity University (HBKU). taught through reform process- Educational Partner. to highlight our multidiscipli- ‘Leading Change and School es. It was therefore important Taking place from March 7 nary approach to research and Improvement: What to Do and The case was then made for Research and Content Develop- that this talk shared their per- to 9 and led by event chairs Dr discovery in the area of health Where to Start?’ utilised Qa- additional policies that pro- ment at WISE, an initiative of spectives. Educators are, after Souhaila al Khodor and Dr An- Dr Edward Stuenkel and life sciences. To this end, tar’s past and present educa- vide professional development Qatar Foundation (QF). all, key stakeholders in any edu- nalisa Terranegra, MCH 2020 we’re looking forward to en- tion systems to reflect on the for Qatar’s school leaders and Dr Fadala has over twenty cation system.” brings together researchers, research projects and resourc- gaging and building ties with importance of school leader- teachers. Proceedings closed years of professional experience Dr Leslie Pal, dean of CPP, clinicians, nurses and other es available in the fields of pre- what promises to be an expert ship amidst improvement and with questions and answers and in K-12 education and higher said: “It was an honour to host healthcare practitioners to ex- conception care, pregnancy and knowledgeable group of change processes. additional interventions from education. In her current role at Dr Fadala for this talk. Her ex- plore the latest developments complications and post-natal participants.” Discussions began with a an audience made up of educa- WISE, she leads a research team pertise in the field of educational and innovations in maternal life. MCH 2020 also provides CHLS regularly hosts reflection on the successes and tion policymakers, academics, that supports the QF CEO’s Of- reform and interrelated subjects and child health research. partners and exhibitors with public lectures and seminars challenges posed by the ENE, leaders and practitioners. CPP’s fice on a number of projects. is second-to-none and grounded A mix of discussions, ex- an opportunity to showcase that reflect its multidiscipli- particularly from an educa- guest speaker for the event was Dr Fadala said, “As the ENE in experience garnered at home hibits and speeches will intro- their respective capabilities to nary projects and research tional leadership perspective. Dr Asmaa al Fadala, director of era gives way to a ministry sys- and abroad.” duce participants to advanced target audiences. activities. Olive International School congratulates ‘star-children’ at awards event

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK sung by Thumama students, DOHA followed by a welcome dance by Abu Hamour tiny tots. OLIVE International School The principal of the school (OIS) recently organised an addressed the parents and ap- award-distribution function, ti- preciated them for bringing tled ‘Coffee with Principal’, for up their wards with overall the three branches of the school development. – Al Thumama, Abu Hamour The principal also intro- and Nuaija – on its Al Thuma- duced all the heads of depart- ma campus. ment and the new vice-principal Certificates were distributed of the school to the audience. to the students who were select- The principal said the ed as ‘Star-Child’ of Term III. school puts special emphasis on OIS invited parents whose building good character among children were opted as ‘Star- the students, while focusing on Child’ to the function. their academic development. The attendees were wel- The event culminated comed by the faculty members with a photo session with the of OIS. The welcome song was principal. 06 Monday, March 2, 2020 Nation

ATTORNEY-GENERAL MEETS GAMBIAN PRESIDENT

MOI UNDERSECRETARY MEETS OMANI MINISTER: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) HE Qatar’s Attorney-General HE Dr Ali bin Fateis al Marri met with President of The Gambia Adama Barrow in Banjul. The two parties Major-General Abdulaziz bin Faisal al Thani on Sunday met with Oman’s Minister of Interior Hammoud exchanged views on a number of issues related to legal issues, especially building legal capacity in the country. The meeting was bin Faisal al Busaidi, on the sidelines of the 37th session of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers held attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Gambia Mamadou Tenggara. (TNN) in Tunisia. (TNN)

Mowasalat, QU to develop QF forum highlights role of education and driving instructor module language in preserving national identity for people with autism TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK promote the language among DOHA our children. Tariq Bin Ziad MOWASALAT’S Karwa Driv- School is an example of this ing School has partnered with THE role of education in pre- as it has special symbolism for Qatar University (QU) to con- serving and promoting Qatari the Qatari community.” duct a study on the driving be- values and the country’s na- Jameel al Shammari, di- haviour of adults with higher tional identity, in a way that rector, Qatar Leadership functioning autism spectrum combines both modernity and Academy – one of the schools disorder in order to develop tradition, was placed in the under the umbrella of QF’s an innovative driving instruc- spotlight at a Qatar Founda- Pre-University Education – tor training programme. tion forum. moderated the discussion Shafallah Center for Per- The fifth edition of the which focused on the impor- sons with Disability will also Education Forum on Herit- tance of the Arabic language, support the study by providing age and Identity, organised by moral values and cultural sampling and survey with its the Education Development heritage in enhancing nation- students and faculty. Institute – part of Qatar Foun- al identity, and enabled the QU was awarded the pro- Fahad al Qahtani dation’s (QF) Pre-University speakers and the public to in- ject by Qatar National Re- CEO of Mowasalat Education – brought together teract and exchange views. search Fund. The study will educators from Qatar`s gov- He said, “Qatar Leader- focus on the ‘behaviours and of autonomy, confidence and ernment and private schools, The Education Forum on Heritage and Identity, organised by Qatar Foundation’s Education Development ship Academy attaches great interventions that improve lifestyle as they become less as well as researchers, on a Institute, took place at Tariq Bin Ziad School. importance to cultural identity the quality of life and decrease dependent on relatives and platform for dialogue on learn- and heritage with its educa- risk’ with special focus on mo- friends on their transporta- ing initiatives built around Qa- as Islamic studies, cultural family or in schools and uni- try’s progress and develop- tional programmes providing bility and road safety. tion requirements.” tari culture and heritage, and heritage and history; and the versities.” ment, highlighting that the a bilingual education and fo- The project is led by Dr Dr Khalid Naji, dean of the Arabic language. importance of the Arabic lan- Mannai added, “We are Arabic language is a key factor cusing on the Arabic language Wael al Hajyaseen of Qatar the College of Engineering at During the main session guage in promoting a sense of proud of the attention that our in preserving the values and while also taking an approach Transportation and Traffic QU, said, “The project also of the forum at Tariq Bin Ziad cultural and national belong- leadership gives to the Arabic heritage of Arab and Islamic designed to nurture leader- Safety Center at QU, in col- comes with an economic im- School, which took place on ing among young people. language, whether through leg- countries. ship qualities. “Each month, laboration with the University pact. Firstly, as more people the day of the school’s official She said, “Language is an islation, initiatives or centres He said, “Arabic is a beau- we dedicate a day to heritage of Hasselt, Belgium. with ASD become able to ob- opening under QF, Dr Aisha al essential element of the cul- that enhance the standing of tiful and rich language and we and host a national leader to The project aims to com- tain driver’s licence, the more Mannai, a member of Qatar’s ture of every country, and this language. All of our chil- must adhere to its use. When inspire and set an example for prehensively investigate driv- they will be able to pursue vo- Shura Council and the Arab therefore preserving it and dren must realise the impor- our Arab youth speak in re- our students.” ing behaviours as well as cational goals. Secondly, the Parliament, spoke about how preventing it from disappear- tance of preserving our religion, gional and international fo- The forum also included related psychological charac- driving instructors will be able to national fundamentals such ing should be a priority. language and heritage, and con- rums in the Arabic language, training workshops for educa- teristics of novice drivers with to attract more learner driv- as religion, language, heritage “There is no doubt that tribute to preserving cultural they influence their audience. tors on topics such as Qatari autism spectrum disorder ers who experience difficulties and national identity are key learning the English language intellectual heritage and Islamic Within our curricula in Qatar, narrations within classrooms, (ASD). For this, Karwa Driv- with learning how to drive due to any country’s development is very important and it must values for Qatari society.” we have employed the Arabic Qatari songs and chants, ing School will use self-report to ASD. Thirdly, the utilisation and progress. have a great focus in our Saad al Rumaihi, chair- language in various subjects, Qur’an recitation modes and measures, cognitive tasks and of driving simulators will sig- She emphasised the role of schools and universities. But man of the Board of Directors such as engineering, math- the challenges that a changing a driving simulator. nificantly enhance the under- schools in Qatar in promoting it cannot replace our mother of the Qatar Press Centre, said ematics and science, as we world presents for languages The project targets the standing of driver behaviour these values among the wider tongue, which must remain that incorporating cultural graduate doctors, engineers and concepts of identity; as development of innovative in target groups such as people community through national the primary language of our heritage in academic curricula and researchers. well as an exhibition of stu- training modules for driving with ASD. Finally, this project programmes in fields such children, whether within the in Qatar supports the coun- “We must continue to dents’ projects. instructors to equip them with will initiate active collabora- the knowledge, tools and tech- tion between research bodies niques to effectively develop and driving schools in order to driving capabilities and safe improve driver-training pro- driving behaviours among grammes in Qatar.” QF’s Education City Golf Club supports Qatar’s tourism goals novice drivers with ASD. He added, “Those with Fahad al Qahtani, CEO ASD experience significant TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ters is an important milestone “The Education City Golf “Education City is an expe- of Mowasalat, said, “We are challenges in adulthood; they DOHA for us. It is a very prestig- Club reflects Qatar Founda- rience and a destination that of- delighted to be part of this may not be able to estab- ious event and not only is it a tion’s goal of creating an open, fers something for everyone to unique project for developing lish social support networks, HOME to a national library, chance to showcase the golf diverse, inclusive, accessible enjoy, learnand be inspired by.” training modules to address creating a sense of failure a public art gallery, an eques- course to the world, but it is and welcoming environment “Tourism is very heavily the needs of people with ASD. in them. It can often impact trian centre, a hotel and, most also an opportunity to share for all members of the local linked to Qatar National Vision We are happy to partner with one’s sense of self-esteem recently, a golf course – as well our knowledge with others and and international commu- 2030,” said Michael Braidwood, QU, with whom we have more and can contribute to psycho- as eye-catching and thought- encourage players to try the nity,” said Machaille al Naimi, club’s general manager, speak- than 10 years of partnership logical effects that impair per- provoking architecture – Qatar course out themselves,” said president, Community Devel- ing about how the golf course through MoUs to promote sonal growth. Those with ASD Foundation’s Education City Mohammed al Naimi, deputy opment, Qatar Foundation. aims to help grow the nation’s driving and vehicle safety commonly wish to rely less on has become a true destination. general manager, ECGC. Mohammed Al Naimi Naimi added, “Our facili- tourism industry, identified as through various campaigns, family support and to become An international audience “Ultimately, it will help at- Deputy General Manager, ties, research and academic re- a key element in helping trans- activities and initiatives re- more independent. will experience it for them- tract more players – local and Education City Golf Club sources, and community activ- form the nation into a sustain- lated to roads, traffic, driving “The proposed study also selves when the Education City international – as well as more ities within Education City are able and diversified economy. and safety. focuses on training individu- Golf Club (ECGC) – a member spectators,” he added. Comprising 33 holes – designed to be universally ap- He said, “A huge number of “Through the project, als with ASD to improve their of Qatar Foundation – hosts Only the second golf club across 18-hole, nine-hole and pealing. From football pitches, hotels are being built in prepa- Karwa Driving School will presence on the road. Moreo- the European Tour’s Commer- in the country, the course was six-hole courses – a Center of squash courts and fitness ses- ration for the FIFA World Cup be developing and distrib- ver, gaining further knowledge cial Bank Qatar Masters for specially designed by Span- Excellence, a TrackMan driv- sions to creative spaces, com- Qatar 2022, and, with this, uting the proposed training about the ASD population in the first time from March 5 to ish golfing legend José María ing range and a putting green, munity education classes, and Qatar needs more amenities. modules, which we expect Qatar may help their families 8, welcoming golfers from all Olazábal, who has been in- the ECGC aims to cater to all cultural events and platforms, Visitors need something to do will encourage more people to better understand the issues over the world. volved in golf course design visitors, regardless of age, gen- our aim is to make a lasting, and golf is a very popular sport with ASD to obtain a driving they face in order to improve “Hosting the Qatar Mas- for more than 20 years. der and ability level. positive impression on people. amongst tourists.” licence, enhancing their level their quality of life.” Dominicans celebrate 176th National Day with fervour ASHRAF SIDDIQUI rector of American Affairs at the adding that there is potential to ably the Latin American country’s DOHA Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE increase the existing trade flow be- first business forum in Qatar. Ambassador Essa bin Mohamed E tween the two countries. Dominicans working in Qatar THE Dominican community in al Mannai; Ambassador of Eritrea “In structuring the new era of now have a forum to come togeth- Qatar recently celebrated their and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps our bilateral relationship, the role er, he added. country’s 176th National Day with HE Ali Ibrahim Ahmed; a number of the private sector will be essen- He expressed hope to see joint a special a reception hosted by Am- of members of diplomatic Corp tial. On our side, a new Domini- cultural and social events in Doha bassador of Dominican Republic and members of the Dominican can Chamber of Commerce for the and in Santo Domingo, includ- to Qatar HE Dr Federico Alberto community. Middle East and North Africa was ing the celebration of Dominican Cuello Camilo. Speaking on the occasion, Am- launched by Foreign Minister Var- Weeks in Qatar and Qatari Weeks The ceremony was attended bassador Camilo said Qatar and gas Maldonado last September,” in the Dominican Republic. by Minister of Municipality and Dominican Republic relations have the envoy said. The Dominican envoy admired Environment HE Abdullah bin Ab- seen consistent achievements, in- Thanking Sheikh Faisal bin the continued demonstration of re- dulaziz Turki al Subaie; Undersec- cluding the first-ever political con- Jassim al Thani of the Madaeen Al silience by Qatar in the face of the retary of the Ministry of Commerce sultations that set the course for Doha Group and Managing Direc- unfair regional blockade. He also and Industry HE Sultan bin Rashid deeper ties in commerce, invest- tor Kassem al Ajineh for their help praised Qatar for its constructive Ambassador of Dominican Republic to Qatar HE Dr Federico Alberto Cuello al Khater; Director of Protocol at ment, political coordination, and in the creation of the Dominican presence in mediating wherever Camilo and dignitaries cut a cake to celebrate the Dominican Republic’s 176th the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE travel and tourism. He said eight Chamber of Commerce in Qatar, there is a conflict, and for accom- National Day, in Doha, recently. Ambassador Ibrahim Fakhroo; Di- agreements are ready for signing, the envoy said the chamber is prob- modating and supporting refugees. Monday, March 2, 2020 07 Reports by Santhosh Chandran For events and press releases email [email protected] or Santhosh Chandran Indian Experience Santhosh Chandran call (974) 4000 2222 Santhosh Chandran

Safa Water has been awarded the FSSC 22000 certi cation -- a global recognition for most comprehensive food safety management systems. A view of the Safa Water bottling plant section. Flowing without break: Indian expat’s inspiring success story Safa Water, which was established in the year 2004, is one of the leading brands among bottled water companies in Qatar and has a eet of 170 vehicles to facilitate its operations

HEN the going gets tough, the tough get quality of product as per international standards,” going. Mohamed Ashraf, the Indian ex- says Ashraf, while speaking to Qatar Tribune. patriate and Managing Director of Safa To some, Ashraf’s success story may seem to be Water, believes that challenges are just smooth and easy flowing. However, he says the strug- the stepping stone for success and one gles and challenges he’s faced over more than 15 years mustW continue with perseverance and dedication. in building his business, is not known to many. Safa Water was established in the year 2004 One of these challenges, he points out, was the and it started being counted in the market illegal blockade imposed on Qatar by some Arab as quality product within a short span countries in the year 2017. of time. “It [blockade] happened abruptly and Safa Water is one of the lead - the supply chain of water bottles suddenly ing brands in bottled water got cut off. It was a few days of big chal - companies in Qatar. It has a lenge as we faced a shortage of bottles. major share in the 5-gallon And we had no time to waste,” recalls bottled water market with a Ashraf, who hails from Pavaratty in fleet of 170 vehicles to facilitate Thrissur district of the southern Indian the operations. state of Kerala. “We have expanded our ser- Ashraf and his team got in touch with vice to every nook and corner water bottle manufactures immediately of the country with additional and airlifted sufficient quantity of bottles. fleets and improved the The concerned authorities and financial institutions in Qatar offered their full sup- port to entrepreneurs to find perma- nent solutions to such issues and

Former Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa felicitates Mohamed Ashraf for his success in the manufacturing and distribution of Safa ‘pure drinking water’, and increasing production to cope with We have expanded the demand after the imposition of the blockade. our service to every encouraged them to chart out alternative plans. dullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani felicitated nook and corner of Exploring the situation, the team headed by Ashraf for his success in the manufacturing and the country with Ashraf began importing quality raw materials from distribution of Safa ‘pure drinking water’ and in - additional eets Europe for bottle manufacturing factory. He com- creasing production to cope with the demand after pleted the project ahead of the scheduled time of the imposition of the blockade. and improved the one and a half year and made his customers even Ashraf, the far sighted entrepreneur, didn’t quality of product more satisfied by offering purer drinking water stop there. He developed Safa Water’s Lab with filled in bottles manufactured in Qatar’s soil. latest technology. Presently, Safa Water has ISO as per international For his initiative that successfully met the tar - 22000:2005 certification and is a member of Asia standards. get, Ashraf thanks Qatar’s Ministry of Industry; Bottled Water Association (ABWA), Water Quality Ministry of Municipality and Environment; Minis- Association (WQA) and FSSC 22000 certification -- Mohamed Ashraf try of Health; Qatar Development Bank; and Jaber a global recognition for most comprehensive food Managing Director, bin Thamer al Thani, the Chairman of Safa Water. safety management systems. Recognising his hard work, the former Prime No wonder his success story has been inspiring Mohamed Ashraf Safa Water Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Ab - entrepreneurs and investors.

HE Kerala Pharmacists Forum (KPFQ) Qatar, an association Forum of Kerala of Kerala expatriate pharmacists, elected its office bearers for Tthe next two years at its General Body Meeting in Doha, re- cently. Jaffer Chalilakath is the new president of the forum, while pharmacists Jetty George was nominated as General Secretary and Asis Purayil as the Treasurer of the forum. Former President of the forum EP Abdul Rahman un- veiled the new logo of the forum. elects new The office-bearers of the forum said a campaign would be organised until the end of March to increase the members and expand the activities of the forum. office-bearers The General Body Meeting also elected 20 members of execu- tive committee and advisory board with five members. Members of the Kerala Pharmacists Forum at their General Body meeting in Doha, recently. QIA Champions League 2020 all set to kick off on March 12

HE eighth edition of football tour- Football Association. Sports Centre General Secretary Habib nament organised by Qatar Indian At a meeting held to review the Nabi; Kerala Business Forum Presi- Association (QIA) in association preparations for the tournament, dent Jayaraj; MediaOne and Madhy- with City Exchange will kick off at general convener of the organising amam Chairman Raheem Omassery. theT Doha Stadium on March 12. committee of tournament Nihad Sultan Al Buainain took part in Since its inception in 2013, QIA Ali said the event would help pro- the draw ceremony picking Cres- has earned plaudits for its innovative mote the game of football among cent Omega FC as the first team in tournament concept, which brings the Indian community. Group A. Al Buainain also addressed together professional footballers The meeting was attended by CEO the audience and expressed his best from India and expatriates living in of tournament title sponsors City Ex- wishes to the tournament organisers. Qatar in a month-long footballing change and the title sponsor of the He presented jerseys of Qatar Stars extravaganza. In previous years, the event Sharaf P Hameedp; noted Qatari League footballers Tiago Bezerra tournament was organised with the football intermediary Sultan Al Buain- and Isaias Sanchez to QIA Advisory support and patronage of the Minis- ain; Indian Business & Professionals Board members EP Abdulrahman try of Culture and Sports, and Qatar Council President Azim Abbas; Indian and Safeer Rahman. 08 Monday, March 2, 2020 Gulf / Middle East / Africa Nigeria moves coronavirus patient Militants kill 10 in northeast Armed attackers kill 24 civilians in for better health care Nigerian village: Military northeastern Congo: Governor NEWS LAGOS: Nigerian health authorities said on Saturday an Italian KANO: Jihadists have killed 10 people in a raid on a village in KINSHASA: Armed attackers have killed 24 people in Congo, who tested positive for the coronavirus in Lagos, the rst case northeast Nigeria’s restive Borno State, burning homes and the governor of north-eastern Ituri province said on Saturday. IN BRIEF in Nigeria, has been relocated for better care, a health of cial looting food supplies, civilian militia sources said on Sunday. Machetes and guns were used to kill the civilians, and said. The Italian, quarantined at the Infectious Disease Hospi- Suspected Boko Haram insurgents in trucks tted with ma- soldiers were called to secure the region following the attack, tal in Yaba on Friday, had complained of poor facilities, Lagos chine guns stormed into Rumirgo village in the Askira Uba district Governor Jean Bamanisa said. The assailants attacked the health commissioner Akin Abayomi told journalists. (AFP) at 1740 GMT on Saturday, shooting indiscriminately. (AFP) village of Digeni on Friday night, the of cial added. (DPA)

Iran COVID-19 toll 54 as infections continue to rise Israel’s Netanyahu vows ‘immediate’ DPA to be helping the government annexation steps if re-elected TEHRAN fight the virus. Many foreigners want to AFP stalemate, putting extra em- scheduled to open. THE number of Covid-19 vic- leave the country on the rec- JERUSALEM phasis on turnout. US President Donald tims and infections continues ommendation of their foreign Netanyahu, Israel’s long- Trump’s widely-criticised to rise in Iran as the Health ministries. Some foreign me- ISRAELI Prime Minister est serving premier, has been Middle East peace plan, un- Ministry reported on Sunday dia representatives have also Benjamin Netanyahu pledged accused before previous elec- veiled in late January, gave the number of deaths had in- decided to temporarily close on Sunday to annex key parts tions of making last-minute the Jewish state a green light creased from 43 to 54 within their offices in Tehran. of the occupied West Bank plays to energise his right- to annex the Jordan Valley 24 hours. The evacuation of all Japa- within “weeks” if re-elected, wing base. and proposed a committee to Over the same period, the nese media from Iran has been as he sought to sway voters a In an interview with Israe- set out the exact borders of the number of people infected by confirmed, with their Iranian day before the country’s third li public radio, he said annexa- territory in question. the disease caused by the new employees taking over the re- election in a year. tion of the strategically crucial “The joint US-Israeli map- coronavirus that emerged in porting. Final polls pointed to Jordan Valley and other parts ping committee started work China increased by 385 and The coronavirus crisis has another tight race between of the West Bank was his top a week ago,” Netanyahu said. currently stands at 978, minis- hit the country hard shortly Netanyahu’s right-wing Li- priority among “four major Netanyahu listed his try spokesman Kianush Jahan- An empty restaurant is pictured in Tajrish Bazaar in the Iranian capital before the Persian New Year, kud and the centrist Blue and immediate missions”. other priorities as signing pur said at a press conference. Tehran on Saturday. (AFP) which falls on March 20. White party led by ex-military “That will happen with- an “historic” defence treaty People in the capital, Teh- Many prefer to stay at chief Benny Gantz. in weeks, two months at with the United States, Isra- ran, are most affected by the leased from hospital, accord- ation in Iran has deteriorated home for fear of the virus. All parties have raised the most, I hope,” he said el’s key ally, and “eradicating virus, he said. At the same ing to the Jahanpur. drastically in the past few days. Shops, restaurants and espe- concern about voter apathy in the interview aired 24 the Iranian threat”, without time, 175 Covid-19 patients Contrary to forecasts by The army and even the cially the traditional bazaars amid the grinding political hours before polls were elaborating. have recovered and been re- the Health Ministry, the situ- Revolutionary Guard are said are almost deserted.

Damascus says to exchange consular missions with Libyan Turkey shoots down two Syria strongman Khalifa Haftar AFP er Qadhafi in a NATO- warplanes in escalating offensive DAMASCUS, SYRIA backed uprising. Muallem said diplo- DAMASCUS and paral- matic missions would be The operation is in response to attacks on Turkish troops in Syria’s north-western province of Idlib lel Libyan authorities reopened in Damascus opposed to the UN-rec- and the eastern Libyan AFP ognised government in city of Benghazi, con- ANKARA Tripoli agreed on Sunday trolled by Haftar’s forces. to exchange diplomatic The two sides also TURKEY shot down two Syr- missions and confront pledged to coordinate to ian warplanes on Sunday in Turkish “interference”, “confront Turkish inter- an escalating offensive against state media said. ference and aggression the Damascus regime as Anka- A delegation repre- against both countries”. ra pressured Europe over the senting eastern Libyan The agreement comes conflict by opening its border strongman Khalifa Haftar as tensions spiral between for migrants to cross into the met Syrian Foreign Minis- Syrian regime and Turk- continent. ter Walid Muallem in Da- ish forces in northwestern Following weeks of vio- mascus, state news agency Syria, where bombard- lence in the northwestern SANA said. “A memoran- ment has killed dozens of Syrian province of Idlib, Tur- dum of understanding was troops on each side. key confirmed a full military signed... for the reopening Turkey backs the UN- operation against Russian- of diplomatic and consu- recognised Government backed Syrian forces after doz- lar missions,” SANA said. of National Accord in the ens of Turkish soldiers were Libya has not had any Libyan capital Tripoli, and killed last week in an air strike representation in Damas- has dispatched troops and blamed on Damascus. cus since 2012, follow- pro-Turkish Syrian fight- Tensions have intensified ing the fall and killing of ers to the North African between Russia and Turkey -- longtime dictator Moam- country. who back opposing forces in the Syria’s civil war -- but Ankara has insisted it does not want to clash directly with Moscow. “One anti-aircraft system that shot down one of our armed drones and two other anti-aircraft systems have (File photo) A Turkish unmanned aircraft (ANKA) is displayed during the Teknofest festival at Istanbul’s new airport. (AFP) been destroyed, and two SU- 24 regime planes that were at- Russia meant to bring calm tacking our aircraft have been EU calls foreign ministers’ meeting over fall-out from Syria conflict to Idlib, Turkey has 12 obser- downed,” Turkey’s defence vation posts in Syria -- but ministry said in a statement. BRUSSELS: EU foreign ministers are to hold an emergency meeting next week to discuss the fall- several have come under fire Syrian state media said out from the worsening Syria conict that is driving refugees to the bloc’s borders with Turkey, EU from Syrian President Bashar Turkish forces “targeted” two foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Sunday. al-Assad’s forces. of its planes over Idlib. A re- The ghting around the Syrian rebel stronghold of Idlib “represents a serious threat to interna- Turkey wants the interna- bel group and the Syrian Ob- tional peace and security” with grave humanitarian consequences for the region and beyond, he tional community to establish servatory for Human Rights, said in a statement. The EU “needs to redouble efforts to address this terrible human crisis with all a no-fly zone over Idlib, where a Britain-based war monitor, the means at its disposal,” he said. Islamist fighters backed by both said the planes had been “I am therefore calling for an extraordinary meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council next week to Ankara pose the biggest obsta- downed. discuss the unfolding situation.” Borrell said the meeting was being organised particularly at the re- cle to Damascus seizing back The situation in rebel-held quest of Greece, which is confronting a build-up of thousands of migrants on its border with Turkey. control over all of Syria. Idlib was already volatile as SANA Syrian state media the regime supported by Rus- reported the regime shot down sian air power pressed an as- over a wider conflict and a mi- “opened the doors” to Europe. time, adding it “successfully a Turkish drone near the town sault on the region in a bid to grant crisis in Europe similar Greece said on Sunday it continues” after the attack last of Saraqib, publishing footage retake the last opposition en- to 2015. has blocked nearly 10,000 mi- week killed 34 Turkish troops. of an aircraft tumbling from A handout picture released by the of cial Syrian Arab News clave in a nine-year civil war. Migrant numbers have al- grants at its border with Tur- Turkish forces hit Syr- the sky in flames. Those im- Agency (SANA) on Sunday, shows Syria’s Foreign Minister Walid al The confrontation be- ready surged along the rugged key. As migrant boats contin- ian regime positions after ages could not be immediately Muallem (right) and Libya’s parallel eastern government foreign tween the Russia-backed Syr- frontier after Turkey’s Presi- ued to land on Greek islands, Erdogan warned Damascus confirmed. minister, Abdulhadi Lahweej (left), signing a joint agreement in ian forces and NATO-member dent Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkish Defence Minister Hu- would “pay a price” for the air But Turkish defence minis- the Syrian capital Damascus. (AFP) Turkey, which supports Syrian seeking to pressure the EU lusi Akar announced “opera- strike. try confirmed one of its drones rebels, has prompted worries over Syria, said the country had tion ‘Spring Shield’” for the first Under a 2018 deal with was shot down.

Yemen rebels seize capital Iraq postpones con dence vote for 3rd time as clock ticks of strategic province AFP sion, which had already been According to political BAGHDAD delayed twice last week for sources, the president intends DUBAI: Yemen’s Houthi rebels have seized control of a stra- lack of a quorum. to propose intelligence chief tegic town north of the capital, government of cials said on IRAQ’S divided parliament Iraq’s parliament is the Mustafa al-Kazimi. Sunday, in what analysts say could change the course of the postponed a vote of confidence most divided in its recent his- Anti-government dem- ve-year-old war. in prime minister-designate tory and Allawi is struggling onstrators rallied in Baghdad The Iran-aligned militia captured Al-Hazm, capital of the north- Mohammad Allawi’s govern- to secure support from Sunni and southern hotspots on ern province of Al-Jawf, enabling the rebels to pose a threat to ment for a third time on Sun- Arab and Kurdish minorities Sunday to press for a govern- neighbouring oil-rich Marib province, a government military of cial day for a lack of quorum, pro- for his proposed cabinet. ment of technocrats not be- told AFP. Al-Jawf has been mostly controlled by the Houthis, but its longing a political vacuum. Over the past week, he has holden to political parties or capital -- only 150 kilometres (90 miles) south of the border with Parliament speaker Mo- adjusted the line-up to bolster foreign interests, said an AFP Saudi Arabia -- had been in the hands of the government. hammed Halbusi did not support, while also holding correspondent. Yemen’s internationally-recognised government, backed by a schedule a new date for the talks with Sunni and Kurdish Demonstrators who have Saudi-led military coalition, has been battling the Houthi rebels session but noted a constitu- representatives. remained mobilised since since 2014 after they captured the capital Sanaa and swathes tional deadline for the vote Nominated on February 1 Iraqis stand outside parliament building, or Council of Representatives, October have rejected the of the impoverished Arab nation. “The Houthi rebels have taken would expire on Monday. to replace Adel Abdel Mahdi in Baghdad’s Green Zone. (AFP) choice of Allawi for premier, control of Al-Hazm, the regional capital of Al-Jawf, after erce On Sunday, only 108 law- who stepped down in Decem- saying he is too close to the ghting with government troops who were forced to withdraw to makers out of a total of 329 at- ber, Allawi must get parlia- a confidence vote, otherwise said he will designate a new elite against which they have neighbouring Marib province,” the of cial said. (AFP) tended the extraordinary ses- ment to approve his cabinet in President Barham Salih has premier unilaterally. protesting. World Monday, March 2, 2020 09 Afghanistan’s Ghani says partial truce to continue, but Taliban prisoner swap an issue

AFP our several pledges and enter 5,000 prisoners. ernment that were agreed to KABUL talks with Kabul for a more “There is no commitment as part of the deal. comprehensive peace deal. to releasing 5,000 prisoners,” The Taliban had until AFGHANISTAN’S President “The reduction in violence Ghani said. now refused to negotiate with Ashraf Ghani said on Sunday will continue with a goal to “This is the right and the Ghani’s administration, which that a seven-day partial truce reach a full ceasefire,” Ghani self-will of the people of Af- they considered a US puppet would continue, but he reject- told a press conference. ghanistan. It could be includ- regime, but the withdrawal ed a key component of a new “General (Scott) Miller has ed in the agenda of the intra- agreement hinges on Kabul US-Taliban deal that calls for told Taliban to do so. Afghan talks, but cannot be a and the insurgents reaching the release of thousands of in- It is expected (to contin- prerequisite for talks.” a separate peace deal through surgent prisoners. ue),” the president added, re- Tough talks ahead The president added that “intra-Afghan” negotiations. The so-called “reduction ferring to the US commander any prisoner release was “not Ghani’s questioning of in violence” period ran for the in charge of foreign forces in There is no commitment to in the authority of the US, it is the prisoner release points week preceding the signing of Afghanistan. releasing 5,000 prisoners. in the authority of the Afghan to tough negotiations ahead a historic accord between the But, in a sign of a bumpy Any prisoner release was government.” in a country where leaders US and the Taliban in Doha road ahead, Ghani pushed not in the authority of the The president, who is seem incapable of coalescing on Saturday. back against a clause in the mired in a political crisis fol- around important issues. The agreement spells out deal that calls for the Tali- US, it is in the authority of lowing fraud allegations in his Washington has pointedly Former Afghan Taliban ghters stand next to weapons before handing a withdrawal timeline of 14 ban to release up to 1,000 the Afghan government re-election, was referring to not yet acknowledged Ghani’s them over as part of a government peace and reconciliation process months for all foreign forces, prisoners and for the Afghan upcoming talks between the win, announced last week af- at a ceremony in Jalalabad on Sunday. (AFP) provided the Taliban hon- government to release up to President Ashraf Ghani Taliban and the Afghan gov- ter months of delays.

South Korea Trump aides defend US administration’s wages ‘all-out China virus cases rise handling of coronavirus epidemic WASHINGTON: Vice President Mike Pence on Sunday defended responses’ to the US administration’s handling of the coronavirus epidemic after the rst con rmed death on American soil and rising criti- virus with 586 cism of the state of US preparedness. again, Trump urges Pence and Health Secretary Alex Azar made the rounds of new cases Sunday talk shows with the message that risks from the dis- ease remain low for most Americans, while promising to make AFP up for testing shortfalls. SEOUL calm after US death “We could have more sad news, but the American people should know the risk to the average American remains low,” SOUTH Korean President Pence said on CNN’s ‘State of the Union’. Moon Jae-in said on Sunday ● Covid-19 spreads to over 60 countries ● 3,000 deaths and over 87,000 infections worldwide “It’s a very fair question, and it’s one of the rst issues the government was waging that governors I spoke to raised with me,” Pence said when “all-out responses” to contain AFP asked on CNN why the US was so far behind other countries in the novel coronavirus as the BEIJING producing testing kits. He said more than 15,000 testing kits country added 586 more cas- were released over the weekend, the federal Food and Drug es, taking the total to 3,736. CHINA reported a fresh spike Administration has approved a testing regime, and the govern- South Korea has the largest in coronavirus infections on ment was working with a commercial provider to produce an national total in the world out- Sunday, as US President Don- additional 50,000 kits. (AFP) side China, after it saw a rapid ald Trump urged calm after surge in the number of corona- the first death on American virus cases in recent days. soil and Australia registered Coronavirus hits Czech Republic, Scores of events have been its first fatality. Luxembourg; Italy plans aid package cancelled or postponed over The virus has spread the contagion, while the coun- to more than 60 countries BRUSSELS: The global spread of the novel coronavirus has try’s central bank has warned around the globe, prompting shown no signs of slowing down, with new cases emerging of a minus growth in the first the World Health Organiza- in the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, Germany and Britain on quarter for the world’s 12th- tion to raise its risk assess- Sunday despite authorities’ efforts to stop it. largest economy, noting the ment to its highest level. Health of cials across Europe have traced many cases to epidemic will hit both con- Worldwide, nearly 3,000 Italy, where the number of cases has surpassed 1,000. sumption and exports. people have been killed and The Italian government is planning a 3.6-billion-euro more than 87,000 infected (3.9-billion-dollar) aid package to help boost the economy in since the virus was first detect- light of the coronavirus outbreak, Economy Minister Roberto ed late last year in the central Gualtieri said in an interview with La Repubblica newspaper Chinese city of Wuhan. published on Sunday. The government is now China on Sunday reported Gualtieri said Italy’s cabinet intends to adopt the measures waging all-out responses 573 new infections, the high- by the end of next week. He was con dent the European Union after raising the crisis alert est figure in a week after a dip. would not challenge the request and said the approval of par- to the highest level. We All but three of them were in liament would also be sought. As a rst step, Rome unveiled will be able to overcome Hubei province, of which Wu- a 900-million-euro aid package on Friday for the 11 areas in han is the capital. northern Italy being restricted. the COVID-19 outbreak Despite the increase, Chi- Luxembourg became the latest European country to con rm and revive our shrunken na said its response to the epi- its rst case of novel coronavirus. The 40-year-old man returned economy demic -- which include tem- A woman who has recovered from the COVID-19 coronavirus infection is disinfected by volunteers as she to the country from Italy via the Belgian airport of Charleroi porarily closing factories and arrives at a hotel for a 14-day quarantine after being discharged from a hospital in Wuhan, in China’s earlier this week, Health Minister Paulette Lenert said. (DPA) South Korean President quarantining Hubei -- “con- central Hubei province, on Sunday. (AFP) Moon Jae-in tinues to be good” though risks still remained. total to 3,736. Washington state’s King Coun- firmed Washington cases all NASA images show China pollution “The government is now “The next step is to focus Australia reported the first ty, which includes Seattle, a involved patients who had not decline due to coronavirus slowdown waging all-out responses after on the risks brought by the death on its soil -- a 78-year- city of more than 700,000 peo- travelled overseas or come in raising the crisis alert to the resumption of work and the old man who had been evacu- ple, health officials said. contact with anyone known to WASHINGTON: mSatellite images have shown a dramatic highest level,” Moon said at an increasing number of foreign ated from the coronavirus- The victim was in his 50s be ill, indicating the virus was decline in pollution levels over China, which is “at least partly” Independence Movement Day cases,” said Mi Feng, spokes- stricken Diamond Princess and had “underlying health spreading in the US. due to an economic slowdown following the outbreak of the ceremony, scaled down due to man at the National Health cruise ship in Japan. conditions,” officials added, as “We will see more cases,” new coronavirus, NASA said on Sunday. the outbreak. Commission. Global attention turned to they also announced a possi- Health Secretary Alex Azar Images by NASA and the European Space Agency show how “We will be able to over- While the numbers in Chi- the United States on Saturday ble outbreak in a Washington said at the White House. “But levels of nitrogen dioxide - a noxious gas emitted by motor vehi- come the COVID-19 outbreak na are still far lower than the after the first fatality on Amer- state nursing home, where a it’s important to remember, for cles and industrial facilities - plummeted in February compared and revive our shrunken econ- huge daily increases reported ican soil was confirmed. health worker and a resident the vast majority of individuals to January, before authorities imposed lockdown measures. omy,” he added. during the first two weeks “We’ve taken the most ag- in her 70s were both con- who contract the novel corona- NASA scientists said the reduction in nitrogen dioxide Samsung Electronics sus- of February, COVID-19 has gressive actions to confront the firmed sick with the virus. virus, they will experience mild levels was rst apparent near the city of Wuhan, where the pended operations at its do- spread rapidly across borders, coronavirus,” President Donald Other residents and staff to moderate symptoms.” outbreak began, but then spread across the country. mestic smartphone plant in with South Korea, Italy and Trump said at a hastily arranged were “ill with respiratory symp- In Japan, just 200 people The US space agency noted that the decline coincided with Gumi -- 200 kilometres (210 Iran emerging as hotspots. White House press conference. toms or hospitalised with pneu- took part in Sunday’s Tokyo transport and business restrictions, and as millions of people miles) southeast of Seoul -- on South Korea, which has “Our country is prepared for monia of unknown cause,” the marathon after it was reduced went into quarantine. “This is the rst time I have seen such a Saturday for the second time the most infected people out- any circumstance... There is no Centers for Disease Control and from a mass participation dramatic drop-off over such a wide area for a speci c event,” in a week, after a third employ- side China, reported 586 new reason to panic at all.” Prevention (CDC) said. event of 38,000 runners to Fei Liu, an air quality researcher at NASA, said. (DPA) ee tested positive for the virus. cases on Sunday, bringing its The fatality occurred in The death and two con- just elite athletes. New Malaysia PM sworn Turkey claims it allowed more than in as Mahathir fights on 75,000 migrants to enter the EU AFP lies claimed to have enough KUALA LUMPUR support, and it sparked wide- ernment sources, Greek police spread anger that the demo- Greece accuses and military have prevented A staunch Muslim national- cratically elected government Turkey of spreading around 10,000 migrants from Joe Biden celebrates ist backed by a scandal-mired had been ejected. crossing the border river Ev- much-needed victory party was sworn in as Malay- Muhyiddin’s coalition in- false information ros. The country has also sia’s premier on Sunday after cludes the United Malays Na- strengthened its units on the in S Carolina primary a reformist government’s col- tional Organisation (UMNO), among migrants border. lapse, but ex-leader Mahathir the party of disgraced ex- Greek police used water NEW YORK: Former vice presi- Mohamad, 94, slammed the leader Najib Razak, as well as DPA cannons and tear gas to pre- dent Joe Biden has declared move as illegal. a hardline group that wants ISTANBUL vent migrants from crossing victory in the Democratic Mahathir, who was the tougher Islamic laws. on Sunday. According to me- Party’s primary in South Caro- world’s oldest leader, initial- UMNO was the corrup- TURKEY has claimed it has let dia reports, the migrants had lina, as projected results ly quit as premier but then tion-riddled lynchpin of a coa- more than 75,000 migrants previously thrown stones and give him a clear lead in the sought to return. lition thrown out at the 2018 cross its border towards the other objects at riot officers. southern state. He lost in a power strug- elections as allegations swirled European Union. Greece accused Turkey of “You launched Bill Clinton, gle however to little-known that Najib and his cronies By Sunday morning at enticing migrants to travel to Barack Obama to the presi- Muhyiddin Yassin, who heads looted billions of dollars from around 10 am (0700 GMT), Migrants are seen on an in atable boat as local residents prevent Greece - and therefore the Eu- dency,” Biden told a crowd in a coalition dominated by the state fund 1MDB. Najib is now 76,358 migrants had crossed them from disembarking in Lesbos island on Sunday. (AFP) ropean Union - with incorrect South Carolina, where he en- multi-ethnic country’s Muslim on trial for corruption. the border via the province of information. joys strong support among the majority and has faced criti- Just before Muhyiddin’s Edirne, Turkish Interior Min- ther Sofia nor Athens had re- Tayyip Erdogan on Monday to “The Turkish authorities’ large African-American popu- cism for controversial remarks inauguration, Mahathir ac- ister Suleyman Soylu wrote on ported the arrival of such large discuss the situation in Syria disinformation campaign con- lation. “Now you launched about race. cused him of betrayal and said Sunday on Twitter. numbers of migrants. and the migration problem. tinues. The reality: 10,000 our campaign on the path to The king’s decision on he would seek a parliament In the province of Edirne Karakachanov also con- The minister did not say exact- people were prevented from defeating Donald Trump.” Saturday to pick Muhyid- vote challenging the new pre- there are border crossings to firmed that Bulgarian Prime ly where the meeting should entering Greek territory,” the “This campaign’s taking din as premier was greeted mier’s support -- signalling the EU members Greece and Bul- Minister Boyko Borisov would take place. Greek Foreign Ministry tweet- off,” the 77-year-old said. (DPA) with shock as Mahathir’s al- political crisis is far from over. garia. However, initially nei- meet Turkish President Recep According to Athens gov- ed on Sunday. Mideast stocks dive as coronavirus hits oil price PAGE 12

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25,409.36 9,490.14 38,297.29 1,585.69 -357.28 PTS -8.97 PTS -1,448.37 PTS GOLD -3.61% QAC reveals the all-new 2018 DOW QE SENSEX Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PAGE 11 PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 16.46 BRENT 49.67 -3.98% WTI 44.76 -4.95% SILVER -7.21% LNG production Qatar posts trade surplus boost project ‘going well’: Kaabi of QR12.5 bn in Jan 2020

QNA ates with its customers in TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA a manner that provides DOHA EXPORTS BY KEY COUNTRIES – JAN 2020 IMPORTS BY KEY COUNTRIES – JAN 2020 them with their needs and MINISTER of State for En- provides them with sup- QATAR’S foreign merchandise USA Other ergy Affairs HE Saad bin port in all forms, which is trade balance, which represents 15.7% Sherida al Kaabi on Sunday something that the State of the difference between total 28.2% China said the pace of work in im- Qatar always does. exports and imports, showed Germany 7.3%UK 7.0% Singapore .8%7 Japan 19.7% plementing the project of Earlier speaking at IQ a surplus of QR12.5 billion in India 5.2% increasing Qatar’s liquefied general assembly, Kaabi January 2020, a decrease of India 19.1% natural gas (LNG) from 77 said, “IQ made solid pro- about QR3.3 billion or 20.7 million tonnes to 126 mil- gress in 2019 to reduce percent compared to January 14.1% Other lion tonnes by 2027 is go- controllable unit cost 2019, and decrease of QR1.8 S korea China 45.1% ing well, denying media across the Group by 10 per- billion or 12.4 percent com- 14.7% 16.1% reports that there has been cent over five years’ time, pared to December 2019. a delay in the project for which is one of our core According to the latest data several months. strategic objectives. released by the Planning and Regarding the effects of “Going forward, we are Statistics Authority, the total the Coronavirus 2019 (Cov- confident that the Group exports of goods (including ex- id-19) on LNG shipments will remain on track to ports of goods of domestic ori- mainly due to lower exports of of 19.1 percent of total exports, QR0.39 billion, showing an for Qatar Petroleum cus- meet this ambitious goal gin and re-exports) amounted In January 2020, Japan petroleum gases and other gas- followed by China at QR3.6 bil- increase of 33.2 percent and tomers and its subsidiaries, through rigorous cost man- to around QR22.4 billion in was at the top of the coun- eous hydrocarbons (LNG, con- lion (16.1 percent), South Ko- in the third place was “gold the minister clarified, in his agement resulting from January 2020, showing a de- tries of destination of densates, propane, butane, etc) rea at QR3.3 billion, a share of (including gold plated with statements on the sidelines ongoing and new optimi- crease of 9 percent compared Qatar’s exports at QR4.3 by 6.8 percent at QR15.1 bil- 14.7 percent. platinum) unwrought or in of the General Assembly of zation and improvement to January 2019, and decrease billion, a share of 19.1 per- lion; petroleum oils & oils from During January 2020, the semimnfr or in powder form” Industries Qatar (IQ) Com- programmes of 5 percent compared to De- cent of total exports, fol- bituminous minerals (crude) group of “motor cars & other at QR0.2 billion, an increase of pany, that the Coronavirus “This will boost our cember 2019. by 15.7 percent at QR3.2 bil- motor vehicles for the trans- 48.6 percent. is a global issue and what competitiveness and gen- On the other hand, the im- lowed by China at QR3.6 lion, and petroleum oils & oils port of persons” was at the In January 2020, China happens in the delivery of erate the financial resourc- ports of goods in January 2020 billion (16 percent), South from bituminous minerals (not top of the imported group of was the leading country of ori- gas shipments globally oc- es to invest in our people, amounted to around QR9.9 Korea at QR3.3 billion, a crude) by 26.1 percent at QR1.2 commodities, at QR0.4 billion, gin of Qatar’s imports at QR2 curs with Qatar Petroleum processes and technologies billion, showing an increase of share of 14.7 percent billion. showing an increase of 25.2 billion, a share of 19.7 percent as well. to unlock the Group’s full 11.9 percent over January 2019. In January 2020, Japan percent compared to January of the imports, followed by US Kaabi also stressed that potential to become a more However, on a month- on- The year-on-year (Janu- was at the top of the countries 2019. In the second place was at QR1.5 (15.7 percent), and Qatar Petroleum cooper- lean organisation.” month (M-o-M) basis the im- ary 2020 to January 2019) of destination of Qatar’s ex- “parts of balloons etc.; parts Germany at QR0.7 billion, a ports increased by 6.4 percent. decrease in total exports was ports at QR4.3 billion, a share of aircraft, spacecraft etc” at share of 7.3 percent.

UDC signs deal to open Shirvan Métisse UDC and Corinthia Hotels sign restaurant at The Pearl agreement to manage, operate TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Michelin star Chef Akrame Benal- DOHA lal. Commenting on the opening of HOSPITALITY Development Com- the new restaurant at The Pearl-Qa- Corinthia Doha in Gewan Island pany, a wholly-owned subsidiary tar, Ibrahim stated,“We at United of United Development Company Development Company are keen on (UDC) has signed a licence agree- collaborating with brilliant brands TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ment with upscale Paris-based to create memorable experiences DOHA Shirvan Metisse, to open Shirvan that are unique to The Pearl-Qatar, Metisse Restaurant at The Pearl- which attracts large numbers of vis- UNITED Development Company Qatar, UDC announced in a state- itors. In this spirit, we have chosen (UDC) has signed an agreement ment on Sunday. to partner with Shirvan Métisse, with Corinthia Hotels to manage The agreement was signed by which introduces an entirely new and operate Corinthia Doha which Ibrahim Jassim al Othman, UDC fusion concept and enriches the will be located in UDC’s newest President and CEO and Akrame portfolio of restaurants managed flagship real estate development Benallal, CEO of Shirvan Metisse. by Hospitality Development Com- - Gewan Island, the company an- Through opening the new res- pany.” nounced in a statement on Sunday. taurant inspired by oriental flairs Akrame said, “I am very happy The agreement was recently from Azerbaijan and food cultures to be working in collaboration with signed in Corinthia London in the along the old Silk Road, UDC and UDC and HDC to take the Shirvan presence of UDC senior officials HDC aim to further investments Metisse brand to a whole new level including Turki bin Mohammed al in hospitality-related businesses as one of the world’s leading culi- Khater, Chairman and Ibrahim Jas- which show promising prospects nary experiences and specifically sim al Othman, president and CEO. for tourism in Qatar in general and at The Pearl-Qatar being one of the Representing Corinthia Hotels The Pearl-Qatar more specifically, country’s most iconic sites. at the signing were Simon Naudi, where HDC has pledged to intro- “I am confident Shirvan Mé- CEO and Paul Pisani, senior vice duce innovative hospitality brands tisse’s colorful journey of flavors president of development. and concepts. inspired from the ancient Silk Road Under the agreement, Corinthia United Development Company (UDC) Chairman Turki bin Mohammed al Khater, UDC President and CEO Ibrahim Jassim al To this end, Shirvan Métisse will appeal to the clientele with dis- Hotels, a limited company incorpo- Othman with of cials of Corinthia Hotels at an event in London recently. aims at shaking up preconceived cerning taste.” rated under the laws of Malta, will ideas, mixing influences and styles HDC currently operates sev- manage and operate the first Corin- of new opportunities and revenue in vital sectors such as real estate The Pearl-Qatar, spanning 400,000 by presenting innovative culinary eral successful restaurants at The thia Hotel in Doha which will be sources over the long term.” and hospitality that aim to opti- sqm. Once completed, the Island concoctions within an entertain- Pearl-Qatar including Alison Nel- constructed by UDC. Khater also highlighted the mize and sustain good shareholder will accommodate 3,500 residents ing ambiance, a unique and com- son’s Chocolate bar, MEGU, Burj Corinthia Hotels currently oper- partnership with Corinthia Hotels, value. This is further evidenced by and a similar number of daily visi- prehensive fine dining experience Al Hamam, Arabesque, Urban Jazz ates a group of luxury hotels in ma- which boasts an extensive experi- the growth witnessed in the tourism tors. crafted by the very daring two- Kitchen and Isla Mexican Kitchen. jor cities including London, Lisbon, ence in managing and operating movement in Qatar as a result of re- Gewan Island will be home to Prague, Budapest, Malta, Tripoli, hotels worldwide, falls in line with cent various government incentives, 714 residential units, including 641 Al Khartoum, St Petersburg, Rome, UDC’s development strategy to sup- which in turn bodes well for UDC’s apartments, 20 standalone villas Brussels, Moscow, Dubai and Bu- port Qatar’s real estate sector and planned developments in its flag- located along a placid beach in a charest among several others in Eu- underscores the importance of con- ship projects; The Pearl-Qatar and quiet and gated seaside community, rope, Africa and the Middle East. structive partnerships that support Gewan Island.” as well as 21 beachfront villas with Corinthia Doha is therefore the national economy and facilitate Further echoing their excite- private beach, 26 waterfront villas poised to be a prominent structure foreign investment. ment to be operating in the Qatari that are equipped with private pon- in Gewan Island, overlooking the Ibrahim said the leading repu- market, Simon said, “We are de- toons for private boats and 6 island island’s planned golf course and tation of Corinthia Hotels in the lighted to have signed an agreement villas, in addition to 11,000 sqm of beach club. hospitality sector and its success with UDC to manage a luxury hotel retail spaces and several multi-use Corinthia Doha will be estab- in providing luxury hospitality ser- in Gewan Island which promises to buildings. lished on an area of 13,000 sqm vices and facilities, and spreading its be a magnificent location. “The en- Gewan Island will feature in and will comprise 110 guestrooms, a Mediterranean heritage culture in- ergy, vision and quality of resources addition to Corinthia Hotel, a golf banquet hall and outdoor patio with ternationally, are the main motives assembled by UDC for this project course with a beach club, an air a 1,000 people capacity, an all-day for choosing it to manage the new will ensure that Corinthia Doha will conditioned ‘Crystal Walkway’ out- dining and specialty restaurants in landmark hotel in Gewan Island. be another landmark property that door promenade, parks and green addition to a luxurious spa facility. He also added, “Driven by will enrich our portfolio and will areas, which will play a major role Khater said, “This project is part UDC’s mission and vision, the equally add value to Doha’s hospi- in attracting various new brands to of Gewan Island’s development agreement with Corinthia Hotels tality offerings.” Doha. The Island will also be home UDC President and CEO Ibrahim Jassim al Othman and Akrame Benallal, CEO plans and will ensure the Company’s lays solid foundations for UDC’s ex- Gewan Island, UDC’s latest real- to entertainment facilities, a sports of Shirvan Metisse, at the agreement signing ceremony. sustainable growth and the creation pansion plans through investments estate project, is situated next to club and a mosque. Economy & Business Monday, March 2, 2020 11 QFZA SIGNS MOU WITH IBPC TO BOOST INDIAN FIRMS Markets sink but prove ‘resilient’ amid virus fears: BIS

AFP “Acute concerns and un- ZURICH certainty gripped market par- ticipants, as the expectation MARKETS worldwide have of a rapid V-shaped recovery seen dramatic drops over the now appeared grossly unreal- past week amid coronavirus istic,” Borio said. fears, but thanks to reforms He pointed especially to following the global financial markets in risk assets, which crisis, they are proving “resil- “plunged as if no bottom was ient”, the Bank of Internation- in sight: no one wants to catch al Settlements’ chief econo- a falling knife.” mist said Sunday. Leading European stock Presenting a quarterly re- markets lost more than 10 view of the Basel-based BIS, percent in just one week, while considered the central bank Wall Street fell 12 percent. for central banks, head of the Crude oil prices tumbled as monetary and economic de- well and analysts said central partment Claudio Borio ac- banks, especially the US Feder- knowledged that “markets had al Reserve, might have to shift a rude awakening last week”. into crisis-resolution mode He pointed out that after with urgent interest rate cuts. an “initial, short-lived shock” But despite the sharp drops last month, when the COV- and widespread “turmoil and ID-19 epidemic was exploding anxiety”, Borio stressed that in China, “market participants “both market functioning and Qatar Free Zone Authority (QFZA) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Business and Professionals Council (IBPC Qatar) aiming to support had taken a rather benign view financial intermediation more trade and investment opportunities for Indian companies and businesses looking to establish operations in Qatar Free Zones. QFZA offers unique incentives and bene ts which of the impact of the coronavi- generally proved resilient.” allow Indian companies to serve new markets in the region and internationally, across various key sectors such as logistics, manufacturing, and the chemicals industry. The MoU rus on the global economy”. “The post-crisis regulatory was signed in the presence of Indian Ambassador to Qatar HE P Kumaran. by Lim Meng Hui, QFZA CEO and Azim Abbas, IBPC President. (TNN) But all of that changed last reforms aimed at strengthen- week as the global spread of the ing financial institutions are virus picked up, sending stock bearing fruit,” he said. markets plunging to their low- But Borio acknowledged est levels since the 2008 global that “uncertainty rules global- financial crisis over fears that ly (and) the situation remains the disease could wreak havoc fluid.” on the world economy. “One thing is for sure,” he One worker at a time, virus-hit The virus has now killed said. nearly 3,000 people and infect- “Financial markets will ed over 87,000 worldwide, with continue to dance to the tune an increasing number of new of news about the virus and of China’s factories sputter back online cases being reported each day. the authorities’ response.” AFP compared to 337 infections chartering buses and trains WENZHOU in far larger Shanghai up the to retrieve workers from their coast. homes in less-developed prov- Israeli airline El Al THE Xuda Shoes Company is Consequently, tough re- inces. usually bustling at this time of strictions on residents’ move- “When I first arrived back year, with workers having long ment were imposed in Wen- at my home, I heard the epi- eyes mass job cuts returned from a Lunar New zhou and other major Zhejiang demic situation was serious, Year holiday in their home- cities, with fear of outsiders fur- and I was worried I would not towns to kick-start production ther complicating the return of be able to leave again,” said over coronavirus of tens of thousands of shoes labourers. Wang Changwen, a 28-year-old daily. The coastal city, with Xuda worker who arrived back AFP fore the reported Italy route But China’s coronavirus around three million people in Wenzhou last week from his JERUSALEM closure, El Al estimated its epidemic has changed all that. in its urban core, remains sub- hometown in Guizhou province losses from the COVID-19 vi- Only about one-third of the dued, with scant road traffic aboard a company chartered ISRAELI airline El Al said rus for the first quarter of 2020 roughly 1,000-strong work- and most businesses shuttered. bus. Sunday it was considering at between $50-70 million. force at Xuda’s factory in the The western Shuangyu dis- More trickle back daily, but firing 1,000 staff out of its At a protest by El Al eastern export hub of Wenzhou A facemask-clad worker operates a pressing machine at the Zhejiang trict, reached by a road called there is concern about reduc- total workforce of around workers Sunday at Tel Aviv’s are around, the rest blocked by Xuda Shoes Co. factory in Wenzhou recently. (AFP) “Shoe Capital Avenue” in Chi- tions in worker salary remit- 6,000 due to losses linked Ben Gurion airport, the head virus-induced travel disrup- nese, is home to dozens of foot- tances upon which many rural to the novel coronavirus out- of the Histadrut trade unions tions and safety measures. from the vast interior who had ing Zhejiang where Wenzhou is wear factories several stories communities depend. break. federation said the carrier Getting back to full annual returned home in January for located. tall. “My fellow villagers are A company spokesman and others in the industry capacity of seven million pairs the most important Chinese With concern rising over But it resembles a ghost worried. This has reduced in- confirmed the plan to AFP were “facing collapse”. of shoes could take several more holiday before the epidemic hit, the impact on global growth, town, with most factories closed come to the economy (of his vil- but would not give further “We are in an emergen- weeks, company officials said. killing more than 2,800 people the world is watching how or barely operating, streets lage),” Wang said. details. cy,” a Histadrut statement The situation in Wenzhou, and infecting around 80,000. quickly Chinese factories can empty, and row upon row of Wenzhou businesses in- Israel has cancelled di- quoted chairman Arnon Ben- a trade entrepot for centuries “Factories that want to re- be brought back online. supplier businesses shuttered sist workforces are growing rect flights to and from areas David as saying. “El Al... is and now a major producer of start are short of labour. Wen- - Ghost town -Adding to the and silent. daily and the impact will be of high contamination and facing collapse and nobody much of the world’s shoes, eye- zhou’s economy will definitely unease, official data released The short-staffing at Xuda temporary, helped by the an- has barred foreign nationals cares... glasses and clothing, reflects be impacted,” Yang Wenjiang, a Saturday indicated Chinese allows ample room for workers nual stockpiling of orders and from entering the country if “I am appealing to the the slow progress in fully re- top manager with Xuda Shoes, manufacturing activity in Feb- to obey new factory require- supplies before the Lunar New they have travelled from such Israeli government and its viving China’s economy, the told AFP during an interview at ruary was the lowest on record. ments to spread out in the can- Year to cushion the annual holi- areas. leader... an emergency and world’s second-largest and an the factory. But you don’t need num- teen at lunch to avoid potential day disruption. Last week, El Al was or- an interim support payment indispensable lynchpin of glob- “If you don’t have workers, bers to convince anyone in virus transmission. Wang Jin, co-owner of local dered to cancel its service to must be given to the compa- al growth. you can’t produce. If you can’t Wenzhou. - Bringing them back -Of- eyewear manufacturer Azure Italy following health minis- ny so that it can survive.” China’s economy remains restart, you can’t fill orders.” The city is one of the worst- ficials in Wenzhou and other Eyeglass Company, said his fac- try warnings, Tel Aviv busi- He said the union and El rooted in manufacturing, much The virus shut down prov- hit by the contagion, with 504 Chinese manufacturing regions tory is nearing 50 percent nor- ness daily Globes reported. Al workers’ committee were of that for export, and heavily inces responsible for most Chi- cases of coronavirus infections have begun offering tax relief, mal capacity and hopes to be at In a report last week to the engaged in “marathon talks” reliant on countless labourers nese economic output, includ- and one death as of Saturday, lower-interest loans and are 90 percent by late March. Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, be- with management.

STYLISH LIKE A COUPE QAC reveals the all-new 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK subishi Motors also aimed to DOHA satisfy as many users as possi- ble by eliminating compromise QATAR Automobiles Com- and meeting user demands. pany (QAC), the authorised This is what drove Mitsubishi distributor of Mitsubishi Motors to release a new SUV. Motors Corporation and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Safety Bus Corporation in Qatar, In terms of safety, the has launched the Mitsubishi all-new Eclipse Cross SUV Eclipse Cross in its show- Coupe received the highest room on Salwa Road. 5-star safety rating from the The Eclipse Cross’s beau- Australasian New Car As- tiful, dynamic form creates sessment Program (ANCAP). the same sense of excitement The ANCAP revealed that the and inspiration as the dia- Eclipse Cross achieved a 97% mond ring effect during a to- rating for Adult Occupant tal eclipse. The new vehicle’s Protection. high-saturation red exterior The Eclipse Cross’s beautiful, dynamic form creates the same sense of excitement and inspiration as the diamond ring effect during a total eclipse. The SUV Coupe’s ‘For- colour evokes the brilliance ward Collision Mitigation’ of the sun’s halo flaring from Stimulating design where engineering passion Performance easily increase vehicle weight. made. While perfection is im- system performed well, with behind the moon. The styling stimulates culminates in sporty, dy- The newly developed 1.5L So how does one construct a possible, since people seek all collisions avoided or mitigat- While stylish like a your desire to drive with a namic refinement. From petrol turbo engine, it pro- body that is both lightweight sorts of different things from ed in all test scenarios and at coupe, it’s unquestionably a single glance and fills you distinctive horizontal in- vides a pleasing response, and rigid? The development cars, the more you examine all test speeds. Mitsubishi Motors SUV. The with confidence. Like an ath- strument panel to shining high revolutions and strong team turned to adhesive tech- the details of the Eclipse Cross, Overall, the Eclipse Cross dynamic, sculpted form pro- lete in motion, the sculpted silver trim and monotone acceleration. nologies. touch its components and hear scored maximum points in jects the explosive power of wedge shape and sharp, dy- color scheme, the cockpit Mitsubishi Motors also the stories from its makers, the many of the tests performed, an athlete from sporty face namic character lines leave a welcomes you to a bold new attached importance to the Smart driving more you come to appreciate helping the vehicle to secure to high-tech rear lamps. All strong impression wherever experience with Display Au- quality of the ride. Cars of- The Eclipse Cross is a both its design and the effort the highest safety rating pos- harmonize in a strong per- you go. dio and Head Up Display fering a great ride tend to crossover that only Mitsubishi behind its development. sible. This 5-star ANCAP safe- sonality that drives you to The fresh surprise of the keeping you stimulated and have highly rigid bodies, but Motors, with its long tradition While specifically focusing ty rating will apply to all vari- explore. body persists in the cabin informed. blindly adding rigidity can of building SUVs, could have on a “stylish SUV” concept, Mit- ants of the Eclipse Cross SUV. 12 Monday, March 2, 2020 Economy & Business QIIB launches ‘Points Mideast stocks dive as Portal’ with Mastercard TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA coronavirus hits oil price

QATAR International Is- well and analysts said central lamic Bank (QIIB) has The region’s slide banks, led by the US Federal launched its new QIIB was led by the Ku- Reserve, might have to shift Points Portal. The QIIB into crisis-resolution mode Points Portal was developed wait Bourse, where with urgent interest rate cuts. as part of QIIB’s strategic The Gulf states count China partnership with Master- the All-Share Index as their main trading part- card and delivers an ex- fell 10%, triggering ner and crude buyer, soaking tensive range of benefits to up about a fifth of their oil, its customers through the its automatic closure but China’s energy demand renowned Mastercard Re- has sagged as authorities lock wards System. AFP down millions of people to pre- The move enables QIIB DUBAI vent the spread of the virus. to pursue stronger and All six GCC states -- Bah- more seamless engagement STOCK markets in the Gulf rain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, with its customers through work with QIIB to offer its “The new QIIB Points states plunged on Sunday over Saudi Arabia and the United the platform and offer more customers Priceless bene- Portal is a vital leap in the fears about the impact of the Arab Emirates -- have taken value through the QIIB fits through the end-to-end right direction – delivering coronavirus which also bat- measures to curb the spread Points Portal. The Master- loyalty solution,” said Somu unparalleled value to our tered global bourses last week. of the virus, including cutting card Rewards System is a Roy, General Manager, Qa- customers, and access to The crisis threatens to un- A Kuwaiti trader wearing a protective mask follows the market at the off transport links with Iran, proprietary platform that tar, Kuwait and Iraq, Mas- actionable data. Apart from dercut Gulf economies, which Boursa Kuwait stock exchange in Kuwait City on March 1, 2020. (AFP) where some 54 people are con- delivers holistic loyalty pro- tercard. a distinguished design, ac- are already battling a downturn firmed to have died. grammes across the globe. “Through our integrat- cess to the new QIIB Points and struggling to wean them- by the Kuwait Bourse, where at Kuwait Financial Centre Saudi Arabia also banned Commenting on the ed loyalty assets, financial Portal is seamless, and cus- selves from their decades-old the All-Share Index fell 10 per- (Markaz), told AFP. Muslim pilgrims from travel- new portal, Jamal Abdul- services industry experi- tomers can manage their addiction to energy revenues. cent, triggering its automatic “Initial expectations that ling to perform the “umrah” to lah Al Jamal, Deputy CEO, ence, and third-party part- points at any time through The Saudi bourse, the re- closure. Kuwait’s bourse was the outbreak would be con- Islam’s holiest sites in Mecca QIIB stated, “We have re- nerships, Mastercard is the QIIB Mobile Banking gion’s largest and one of the closed for most of last week for tained within China have in the west of the kingdom. cently taken several integral working with its partners Application or via QIIB In- world’s top 10 equity markets, national holidays. proved elusive,” he said. The move is likely to de- steps to further enhance like QIIB to deliver pro- ternet Banking”. closed down 3.7 percent to its The Dubai Financial Mar- At least 117 cases of the cor- prive the kingdom of billions our products and services gramme enhancements The programme pro- lowest level in 18 months. ket dipped 4.5 percent, while onavirus have been reported by of dollars in spending by mil- portfolio. 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MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020 Amir’s presence at Qatar Total Open 2020 was biggest support for the tournament: QTSBF President Khelai

QNA was truly worthy of two cham- QTF Secretary-General Tareq DOHA pions who achieved outstand- Zainal expressed said this ing results in the tournament. year’s edition was full of sur- THE presence of The Amir His He stressed that the real prises and strong competition, Highness Sheikh Tamim bin gain achieved from the tour- in addition to the increased at- Hamad al Thani during and on nament was that displayed the tendance of the fans with each the concluding day of the Qa- organizational capabilities of passing day. He said all these tar Total Open 2020 was the Qatari cadres in a highly pro- factors combined made for the biggest support for the tennis fessional way. competition to be one of the tournament, said President He added that everyone in strongest in women’s tennis in of the Qatar Tennis, Squash, QTF and the organizing com- the Premier 5 category follow- and Badminton Federation mittee were responsible and ing the four Grand Slams. (QTSBF) Nasser bin Ghanim presented a wonderful work, He congratulated both Sa- al Khelaifi. which received praise from the balenka and Kvitova for the Speaking to journalists participating players, the WTA great final they. He said that soon after the final, which was officials, and the international both were tremendous through- won by Aryna Sabalenka of and local media. out the competition, but some- Belarus, Al Khelaifi extended Al Khelaifi congratulated one had to eventually lose. his sincere thanks to the wise all the players who partici- He said the federation leadership of Qatar for the pated in the tournament and was delighted with the perfor- great support. contributed to its success, mance of Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur, He expressed his hap- whether in singles or doubles, saying that he was hoping she piness at the distinguished adding, “We look forward to could get to the final. She even- success achieved by the 18th Qatar Tennis, Squash, and Badminton Federation (QTSBF) President Nasser bin Ghanim al Khelai , Secretary-General Tareq Zainal, and seeing you in Doha in the tually lost in a close match to Qatar Total Open, adding Tournament Director Saal al Mohannadi during an interaction with the media soon after the Qatar Total Open 2020 nal at the Khalifa next edition.” Kvitova in the quarter-finals. the 2020 edition was distin- International Tennis & Squash Complex on Saturday. Tournament Director Saad guished in all aspects in terms QTSBF Secretary-General al Mohannadi said the strong of the participation of 64 play- media coverage. Tennis Association (WTA) in the past one week. Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka, delighted with tournament organisation of the event was a ers, including the best players, Al Khelaifi also thanked all making the tournament dis- On the final played be- Al Khelaifi said that the two success result of years of experience in the great technical level, and committees of the tournament tinguished each year and for tween former champion Petra players displayed a high level Also expressing his delight at holding high-quality, interna- the large and distinguished and officials of the Women’s their great efforts throughout Kvitova of Czech Republic and of competition and the match the tournament’s success was tional sporting events. SA, England power into T20 World Cup semis

AFP Needing 58 off the last five SYDNEY Brief Scores overs, Aliya Riaz (39 not out) and Iram Javed (17 not out) LAURA Wolvaardt smacked South Africa 136 for 6 (Laura Wolvaardt did their best but were denied a crucial 53 as South Africa 53*, Marizanne Kapp 31) beat Pakistan by tight bowling. Novak Djokovic of Serbia signs autographs after winning the nal of whipped Pakistan to make 119 for 5 (Aliya Riaz 39*, Javeria Khan In the later game, England Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship on Saturday. (AFP) only their second women’s 31) by 17 runs. won the toss and powered to a Twenty20 World Cup semi- England 143 for 5 (Natalie Sciver 57) competitive 143 for five, with finals on Sunday, where they beat West Indies 97 (Lee-Ann Kirby 20, the West Indies ending on a were joined by former cham- Sophie Ecclestone 3-7) by 46 runs. paltry 97. Djokovic eyes new win pions England who swept past “It was just very profes- the West Indies. Monday’s Match: Australia vs sional, we knew we had to Proteas captain Dane van New Zealand Women. keep it simple and that’s what streak after capturing Niekerk won the toss and we did today,” said England opted to bat on a slow track captain Heather Knight. at Sydney Showgrounds, with “We’ve been playing 79th career title her team making a competi- knockout cricket from the sec- tive 136 for six, boosted by ond game and we’ve reacted AFP next best, achieved on two oc- Wolvaardt’s late fireworks. I’m really happy, but have very well. Hopefully we can DUBAI casions in 2013-14 and 2015. In reply Pakistan, missing carry that forward.” “This has been one of the captain Bismah Maroof who to give credit to Pakistan, It didn’t start well for Eng- NOVAK Djokovic set his sights best starts of all seasons I’ve was ruled out of the tourna- they gave it a massive go land with Tammy Beaumont on another marathon run of had. I feel great on the court,” ment on Saturday with a bro- and kept coming at us. trapped lbw on the fourth ball, invincibility after capturing his said Djokovic. “I’m just grate- ken thumb, could only manage but Danni Wyatt put on 50 for 79th career title on Saturday. ful that I’m playing well, 119 for five. South Africa skipper the next wicket with Sciver be- The world number one feeling well. I’ve won many “I’m really happy, but have Dane van Niekerk fore she was caught for 29. claimed the Dubai Champion- matches now in a row. I’ll try to give credit to Pakistan, Knight and Sciver kept the ships for the fifth time, defeat- to keep that run going.” they gave it a massive go and South Africa’s batswoman Laura Wolvaardt celebrates reaching her half century during the Twenty20 scoreboard ticking over with ing Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4 Next up for Djokovic will kept coming at us,” said van Women’s World Cup match against Pakistan in Sydney on Sunday. (AFP) quick singles until the skipper in the final. be the season’s first Masters Niekerk. “It was an incred- was run out for 17. Djokovic is now on an 18-0 events, back-to-back hard court ible game to be a part of,” she and runners up at the last tour- But pace spearhead Diana final three deliveries. Sciver brought up her third winning run this season, and assignments at Indian Wells added, while paying tribute to nament, secured their place Baig bowled a beautiful out- Pakistan made a brisk half-century of the tournament 21-0 overall since late 2019, and Miami. After that will be Wolvaardt. with a comfortable 46-run win swinger and she got an edge start, whacking a quick 18 be- before being dismissed an over as he ended an eight-match European clay and an even- “It’s only her third time over the West Indies, courtesy to Sidra Nawaz behind the fore Shabnim Ismail removed from the end, with Amy Jones win streak for his Greek op- tual assault on a second French batting at five, she usually bats of fine bowling and a battling stumps in a big breakthrough Muneeba Ali in a rare T20 making a late 23-run cameo. ponent, champion last week- Open title and 18th major. at the top, and to display her 57 from Natalie Sciver. for Pakistan. wicket-maiden. The West Indies made end in Marseille. He claimed “Motivation is never lack- skills like that, she got us the India are already through Baig struck again with van Omaima Sohail lasted just slow progress in the run chase his third trophy of 2020 af- ing. Of course, I get inspired by winning total.” from Group A, with defending Niekerk gone for three to leave three balls before being run and disaster struck when dan- ter helping Serbia to the ATP the goals that I set. That’s why I South Africa have won champions Australia playing South Africa at 17 for two. out in a comical mix-up with gerwoman Stefanie Taylor was Cup and winning an eighth compete. The season has start- three from three in Group B New Zealand on Monday to de- Mignon du Preez (17) and stand-in skipper Javeria Khan, stretchered off in agony, seem- Australian Open. It is the sev- ed in a most perfect way possi- – including a six-wicket hum- termine who gets the last berth. Marizanne Kapp (31) stead- then the dangerous Nida Dar ingly with a groin strain, on 15, enth time that the 32-year-old ble. I am aware of the fact that bling of England and a 113-run The dangerous Lizelle Lee, ed the ship, then Wolvaardt departed for three. and it proved to be pivotal. Djokovic has won more than most of the matches that I’m thumping of Thailand – to who smashed a century against played what proved to be a A desperately unlucky Shemaine Campbelle was 20 matches on the trot. going to play, the players will make a second T20 semi-final Thailand, immediately went critical knock. She carved Khan was batting beautifully bowled by Sarah Glenn for 10 His record is 43 set in 2010 not have much to lose. They will following their efforts in 2014. on the attack as she opened the out a high-quality 53 from 36 in her 100th T20 when she the next ball and they never and 2011 with a run of 28 his go out and try stop the streak.” England, 2009 champions South African innings. balls, including fours off the was run out for 31. recovered.

Coronavirus scare and the world of sport Ethiopian Birhanu wins Tokyo marathon, a trial for Olympics India’s badminton players urge Virus forces sumo meet behind closed doors extension of Olympic qualifying TOKYO: Birhanu Legese of Ethiopia won the TOKYO: Sumo’s spring tournament will virus-hit Tokyo marathon reduced from a mass NEW DELHI: Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal be held behind closed doors, the sport’s participation event of 38,000 runners to just elite on Sunday urged the sport’s world body to extend governing body said Sunday, the latest athletes on Sunday because of the COVID-19 its Olympic quali cation period as the spread of the big event in Japan to be hit by the outbreak. The race, which doubled up as an trial coronavirus forces the cancellation or postponement coronavirus less than ve months before for Japanese athletes hoping to run in their home of competitions. The German Open, which was to be the Tokyo Olympics. Tokyo Olympics later this year, was limited to 200 held between March 3 and 8, has been cancelled The Japan Sumo Association said specta- participants including wheelchair racers. while the China Masters and Polish Open have been tors would be barred the tournament in Legese won his second successive Tokyo mara- postponed and dropped from the Olympic qualify- Osaka scheduled for March 8-22. “We thon in 2hr 4min 15sec with Bashir Abdi of Bel- Birhanu Legese of Ethiopia crosses the nish line to ing process. The Badminton World Federation has made this decision to help end the spread All tickets for the major spring tournament gium second in 2:04.49 followed by Sisay Lemma win the men’s category in the Tokyo Marathon refused to extend its quali cation deadline from April of the infection,” it said on its website. in Osaka had sold out but spectators will of Ethiopia 2:04:51. (AFP) in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday. (AFP) 28 for the Tokyo Games, which kicks off in July. (AFP) “We ask for your understanding.” (AFP) be refunded, organisers said. (AFP) 14 Monday, March 2, 2020 Sports

QFA, CFF sign collaboration agreement ICSS and WEC ink partnership for youth empowerment through traditional sports

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tional sports and games around DOHA the globe and with this agree- ment we look forward to create IN a commitment towards an environment of social values promoting and supporting and youth empowerment.” traditional sports and games, Massimiliano Montanari, the International Centre for Executive Director, Save the Sport Security (ICSS) and Dream said “We are extremely World Ethnosport Confed- pleased to sign this agreement eration signed an agreement with World Ethnosport Confed- during the 3rd International eration to keep protecting and World Ethnosport Forum held promoting the purity of sports. in Antalya, Turkey. At Save the Dream, we have The ICSS through its Save Save the Dream Exceutive Director Massimiliano Montanari and WEC come far with the projects on in- the Dream Initiative, together President Bilal Erdogan during the signning ceremony. ternational sport volunteerism with World Ethnosport Con- and we are glad to make this The Qatar Football Association (QFA) signed a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) with visiting Cam- federation (WEC) will work to- economic development, build of World Ethnosport said “It collaboration on the context of eroonian Football Federation (CFF) delegation on Sunday. At the signing ceremony, QFA was represented wards empowering youth from peace and prevent violent ex- is with great pleasure that we traditional games as it heavily by Vice-President Saud al Mohannadi while Acting President Seydou Mbombouo Njoya of CFF was the urban and rural communities tremism while protecting re- join forces with the ICSS and relies on the work of volunteers. signatory from the visiting delegation. QFA Secretary-General Mansoor al Ansari was also present. through sport with the focus on spect of diversity as well as pro- its Save the Dream initiative to “Traditional sports remind QFA and CFF have agreed to develop football in both countries, plan exchange programmes for youth field of traditional sports and moting sport volunteerism in use the power of volunteerism us about the essence and cul- teams and x dates for matches between the senior squads. Sunday’s agreement signing has come as a games. the context of Ethnosport and to create solidarity through tra- tural dimensions of sport and follow-up for both parties agreeing to develop the game at a large scale. In recent years, QFA has agreed The agreement aims at other major sporting events. ditional sport. The aim of WEC plays a key role in creating in- on similar agreements with African countries like Burundi, Gabon, South Sudan and Sudan. (TNN) utilising sport to promote During the agreement sign- is to increase the awareness and ter-cultural dialog and building inter-cultural dialogue, socio- ing, Bilal Erdogan, President promote the popularity of tradi- bridges between nations.” Man City hold off Aston Villa to retain League Cup Stones in the pecking order e champions for England selection became clear as the City defender inex- beat Villa 2-1 plicably fell to the floor to give Villa a lifeline. Qatar to kick off their 2020 at Wembley A long ball forward even- tually came to Anwar El Ghazi AFP and from his cross Samatta Copa America against Peru LONDON headed low past Claudio Bravo to the delight of the travelling TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK 2020 showpiece. MANCHESTER City claimed thousands from Birmingham DOHA Qatar have been grouped the League Cup for the fourth and Villa fan Prince William in with Colombia, Brazil, Venezue- time in five seasons by beating the stands. ORGANISERS of Argentina la, Ecuador and Peru in Group Aston Villa 2-1 at Wembley on The difference in the des- and Colombia 2020 Copa B. In Group A, Argentina, Aus- Sunday thanks to goals from peration for success between America have announced that tralia, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay Sergio Aguero and Rodrigo. the supports was obvious as the tournament will be held and Uruguay will do battle. Mbwana Samatta pulled a Villa were roared on vocifer- from June 12 to July 12 this Al Annabi will play five goal back for Villa, but their ously throughout, while City summer with Asian champi- matches starting with Peru wait for the club’s first silver- failed to sell out their alloca- ons Qatar also set for their (June 14), Ecuador (June 18), ware since 1996 goes on as tion. second appearance. Brazil (June 23, Venezuela Pep Guardiola’s men have now That did not compensate This summer’s Copa (June 28) and Columbia (July won six of the last seven major for the difference in quality America will be the second ap- 1). According to the new sys- trophies in English football. on the field as City quickly set- pearance for Felix Sanchez’s tem of the tournament, the Guardiola made eight tled back into their rhythm side. Japan also represented first four teams from each changes from the side that and could then introduce De Asia in the tournament while group will qualify for the quar- won 2-1 at Real Madrid in Bruyne for the final half hour. Australia will join Qatar at the ter-finals. the Champions League on However, City failed to Wednesday with Kevin De turn their dominance into Bruyne among those left on Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero lifts the trophy as his teammates celebrate their win after the English more goals as Rodrigo was de- the bench. League Cup nal against Aston Villa at the Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday. (AFP) nied by a fine save by Nyland Quick read However, it mattered lit- from another corner before tle as City had the luxury of out Foden to head back into City were awarded another utes as the holders threatened Aguero then fired into the Zapata treble leads Atalanta to Lecce recalling Aguero, Raheem the path of Aguero and the Ar- corner moments later after to run riot in a repeat of the side-netting to give Villa hope demolition in coronavirus hit-Italy Sterling and David Silva to gentine’s deflected effort beat Jack Grealish fired the ball 6-1 thrashing they handed the for the last 10 minutes. the starting XI, and the gulf in Orjan Nyland in the Villa goal off Ilkay Gundogan for what hosts at Villa Park last month. And they were very nearly DUVAN Zapata scored a hat-trick as Atalanta destroyed lowly Lecce class showed. to open the scoring on 20 min- should have been a goal kick. Sterling had a glorious punished as the often-crit- 7-2 on Sunday to strengthen their grip on the Champions League Guardiola’s raft of changes utes. Instead, City doubled their chance for his first goal of icised Bravo had to make a spots in a Serie A weekend ravaged by the coronavirus outbreak. also handed a rare start to Phil Foden was then inches lead as Gundogan’s corner was 2020 deflected behind by a brilliant save three minutes Gian Pier Gasperini’s side showed why they are considered one of Foden and the 19-year-old away from a goal himself with met with a powerful down- brave block from Tyrone Min- from time to turn Bjorn En- the most exciting teams in Europe with a breathtaking second half more than justified his selec- a deflected shot that flew inch- ward header from Rodrigo. gs. gels’ header onto the post and display that blitzed their promoted opponents. They sit fourth, six tion. es wide. Villa could barely even get But moments later the rea- maintain City’s grip on the points ahead of Roma and the same number of points behind third- Rodrigo’s fine pass picked Villa felt aggrieved when a touch for the next 10 min- son Mings is ahead of John competition. placed Inter Milan. (AFP) Leipzig pegged back by Wolves up to sixth after win at Serie A to Leverkusen in title race tweak calendar as coronavirus AFP (DFB) and Hoffenheim ben- Spurs; Everton hold Man Utd BERLIN efactor Dietmar Hopp. disrupts league Union went 1-0 up in the DPA to see they don’t have that feel- RB Leipzig lost ground on lead- 41st minute through Sebastian LONDON ing.” DPA ers Bayern Munich at the top of Andersson who headed in a su- Manchester United are just ROME the Bundesliga table on Sunday perb set piece from Christopher WOLVERHAMPTON Wander- one place ahead of Wolves on after fighting out a 1-1 draw at Trimmel to chalk up his 10th ers boosted their hopes of se- goal difference after they drew THE 20 clubs of the Lega home to a Kai Havertz-inspired goal of the year. curing European football next 1-1 at Everton. Serie A are to meet to reor- Bayer Leverkusen. The match was then sus- season after they won 3-2 at Dominic Calvert-Lewin ganize their packed calendar Leipzig are three points pended for over 10 minutes Tottemham Hotspur in the Pre- gave Everton an early lead be- after the outbreak of the new behind Bayern in second, with during the first half when Un- mier League on Sunday. fore Bruno Fernandes equal- coronavirus in northern Italy Borussia Dortmund one point ion’s hardcore ultras unfurled Tottenham led 2-1 before ized for United, though Everton caused the postponement of further back. Leipzig’s defence banners critical of the DFB as goals from Diogo Jota and Raul were denied a late winner by the several games, local media held firm to open the match well as several targeting bil- Jimenez won it for the visitors, video assistant referee (VAR). reported Sunday. amid wave after wave of attack lionaire Hopp, who is reviled by lifting them above Spurs to United goalkeeper David The ANSA news agency led by Havertz, who eventually German supporters due to his sixth. de Gea was at fault for Calvert- said that the Lega had sched- cut the ball back from the right exemption from a rule that en- “It’s an amazing feeling,” Lewin’s goal while Everton uled the meeting for Wednes- flank for Leon Bailey to opening forces fan control of teams via Jimenez said. manager Carlo Ancelotti was day in Rome after president the scoring in the 30th minute. club member voting rights. “We knew that we are a very sent off, after Calvert-Lewin Paolo Dal Pino held a confer- It was the first time Leip- A day earlier similar pro- good team that can do these had a second goal ruled out be- ence call with officials of In- zig - who came into the match tests targeting Hopp featured kind of things. This is our spirit, cause Gylfi Sigurdsson was ly- ter Milan, Sampdoria, Lazio with the stingiest defence in during Bayern Munich’s 6-0 this is what we want. That’s ing in an offside position. and Atalanta. the Bundesliga - had conceded win at Hoffenheim. what characterizes us. Wolverhampton Wanderers’ striker Raul Jimenez (left) celebrates after “It was a game of two halves Inter have complained a goal in five games. Union players pleaded with “Every game we play, we scoring the winner against Tottenham Hotspur during their English - first half, we were excellent. about the postponement of Leipzig struck back imme- home fans to remove the ban- fight to the end, the last minute. Premier League match on Sunday. (AFP) But a very strange start, you their big Sunday game at diately however, with Roma ners as the first half fizzled out. We keep winning, getting up in shouldn’t be 1-0 down like champions Juventus to May loanee Patrick Schick heading They then came out for the the table and keep going. ized, through Serge Aurier on takes. You have to be ruthless that,” United manager Ole Gun- 13, which could lead to an in a lofted free kick from Chris- second half with a bang, de- “We are proud of this game the stroke of half-time. against teams like Wolves that nar Solskjaer said. extremely busy schedule for topher Nkunku to make it 1-1 fender Marvin Friedrich head- and we have to keep going to Jota levelled 12 minutes play fantastically well on the “After that we played fan- the Nerazzurri if they pro- in the 32nd minute. The goal, ing in another set piec. achieve more goals. We are into the second half and Jime- counter-attack. tastic football and we should gress in the Italian Cup and Schick’s third in five games, sur- Wolfsburg didn’t take looking at top five, if we can nez found the net with his left “We deserve much more have been leading at half-time, Europa League. vived a VAR check for handball. long to hit back, however, keep fighting like this, never foot 17 minutes from time. than these results but this is we could have won it at the end. Other clubs also disa- Earlier, Wout Weghorst’s with Yannick Gerhardt tak- give up - we know that it’s going “I think it is unfair,” Tot- what it is. The front three com- We defended all second half greed with the decision to late header helped Wolfsburg ing advantage of some sloppy to be difficult but we can do it if tenham manager Jose Mour- bined well, they did what they and are pleased with a point. postpone games instead claw themselves back from two defending to head the ball in we play like today.” inho said. can. They did the plan that we “One point each, is what of playing behind closed goals down to snatch a 2-2 draw unmarked and make the score Spurs led twice, first “The players didn’t deserve worked on in the week. We had both teams deserve we had doors, amid claims that at Union Berlin amid more pro- 2-1 before Weghorst equalised through Steven Bergwijn and the defeat. We were punished lots of arrivals in dangerous po- the first half and they had some clubs would be helped tests against the German FA in the 81st minute. then, after Matt Doherty equal- by, I would say, mentality mis- sitions, but it is quite frustrating the second.” by the new dates. Sports Monday, March 2, 2020 15 New Zealand bowling has India reeling again

AFP “It was a good feeling to see CHRISTCHURCH (NEW ZEALAND) the back of him,” Boult said of Kohli’s dismissal. NEW Zealand fast bowler Trent “Obviously he’s a big player Boult said his side’s “pack” for them and we were just try mentality had left India reeling to put enough pressure on him, on a day of the second Test on keep him quiet and it was nice which 16 wickets fell including to see him make a few errors.” another cheap dismissal for The 31-year-old, who came Virat Kohli in Christchurch on to New Zealand as the world’s Sunday. top-ranked batsman, has scored At stumps India led by just only 2, 19, 3 and 14 in the Series. 97 lead with only four wickets Ajinkya Rahane was bowled remaining and three days to for nine, Cheteshwar Pujara play. went for 24 and Umesh Yadav Kohli’s side dismissed New for one in the last six overs of Zealand for 235 to take a seven- the day. run first innings lead, but they After New Zealand resumed stuttered to 90 for six at stumps the day at 63 without loss the with Boult taking three for 12 off combined efforts of Moham- nine overs. med Shami, Jasprit Bumrah “The bowlers obviously and Ravindra Jadeja has seen pitched the ball up nicely and Trent Boult celebrates getting an them slump to 153 for seven. got rewards seeing the ball India wicket on Sunday. (AFP) Colin de Grandhomme with move around like it did. I feel 26 and Neil Wagner’s 21 were Jorge Navarro (Beta Tools Speed Up) clocked the quickest lap to hit the top of the three-day Qatar Moto2 testing timesheets at the Losail we’re in a decent position,” ripe for a captain’s knock from the other key contributors in the International Circuit on Sunday. The rst MotoGP weekend is scheduled in Qatar from March 5 to 8. Boult said. Kohli. late run spree with Wagner’s “We’re all enjoying hunting But on 14, a full delivery dismissal the result of an excep- out there as a pack, getting the from Colin de Grandhomme tional one-handed catch by a ball to move around, and I think cut back into his pads and he leaping Jadeja at square leg. the bowling unit is very clear was gone. about how we’re trying to target Navarro nishes on the opposition.” Scoreboard The tourists were left to rue their inability to remove INDIA (1ST INNINGS): 242 Bowling: Bumrah 22-5-62-3, Yadav 18-2-46-1, Shami tailenders when New Zealand’s NEW ZEALAND (1ST INNINGS, OVERNIGHT 63-0): 23.1-3-81-4, Jadeja 10-2-22-2. T. Latham b Shami 52 last three wickets put on 82, T. Blundell lbw Yadav 30 INDIA (2ND INNINGS): top of Moto2 testing led by a polished 49 from Kyle K. Williamson c Pant b Bumrah 3 P. Shaw c Latham b Southee 14 Jamieson. R. Taylor c Yadav b Jadeja 15 M. Agarwal lbw Boult 3 With a small first-innings H. Nicholls c Kohli b Shami 14 C. Pujara b Boult 24 B. Watling c Jadeja b Bumrah 0 V. Kohli lbw de Grandhomme 14 e three-day advantage India needed to C. de Grandhomme b Jadeja 26 A. Rahane b Wagner 9 build a substantial total for New T. Southee c Pant b Bumrah 0 U. Yadav b Boult 1 test comes to a Zealand to chase but they went K. Jamieson c Pant b Shami 49 H. Vihari not out 5 tight end in off script from the start with N. Wagner c Jadeja b Shami 21 R. Pant not out 1 T. Boult not out 1 Extras: (b9, lb10) 19 Mayank Agarwal out for three Extras (b20, lb4) 24 Total: (6 wickets; 36 overs) 90 Lusail in the second over. Total (all out, 73.1 overs) 235 Fall of wickets: 1-8 (Agarwal), 2-26 (Shaw), 3-51 Prithvi Shaw followed for Fall of wickets: 1-66 (Blundell), 2-69 (Williamson), (Kohli), 4-72 (Rahane), 5-84 (Pujara), 6-89 (Yadav) TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK 3-109 (Taylor), 4-130 (Latham), 5-133 (Nicholls), Bowling: Southee 6-2-20-1, Boult 9-3-12-3, Jamieson LUSAIL 14 and at 26 for two, with In- 6-153 (Watling), 7-153 (Southee), 8-177 (de 8-4-18-0, de Grandhomme 5-3-3-1, Wagner 8-1-18-1 dia needing a win to square Grandhomme), 9-228 (Wagner), 10-235 (Jamieson). Toss: New Zealand the series, the opportunity was JORGE Navarro (Beta Tools Speed Up) was back on top on the third and last day of the testing at the Losail Interna- tional Circuit, the Spaniard Moto3 riders Ai Ogura (left) and Filip Salac in action during the third and last day of testing in Lusail.. Liton, Saifuddin star in record Bangla win pulling a tenth and a half clear of Remy Gardner (ONEXOX Gresini Moto2) completing ronas Sprinta Racing) took P5 nis Foggia (Leopard Racing) AFP in with 2-35 and 2-33 the last 3-4 matches for us TKKR SAG Team) as both the top ten. as the veteran Scot once again was eighth quickest, ahead of SYLHET (BANGLADESH) respectively. in this format. We hadn’t continued to flex their 2020 showed good pace, with Albert compatriot Celestino Vietti Chasing a mammoth tar- been up to the mark in those pace. Fabio Di Giannantonio Ogura, Salač in a dead Arenas (Aspar Team) and Raul (Sky Racing Team VR46). LITON Das struck his second get, Zimbabwe’s innings never games, but today we were up (Beta Tools Speed Up) moved heat Fernandez (Red Bull KTM Deniz Öncü (Red Bull one-day international century got going after Saifuddin took for it,” Mashrafe said in the up into third as Speed Up The final pre-season test Ajo) next up – and Arenas KTM Tech 3) once again com- to set up a crushing 169-run two wickets in his opening post-match presentation. chassis impressed once again. for Moto3 is now complete, once again fastest KTM, with pleted the top ten and was the win for Bangladesh in the first spell before Mashrafe took his “Liton batted so well. And Most of the fast laps came and it’s interesting reading the same man on his tail. Den- fastest rookie. ODI against Zimbabwe in Syl- first wicket in six matches to it mattered that others bat- late in the day, with the top at the top: Ai Ogura (Honda het on Sunday. reduce the side to 23-3. ted around him,” Mashrafe 16 setting their quickest laps Team Asia), who was fastest Liton hit 126 off 105 balls added. in Session 9. Marcel Schröt- in Jerez, ends the test with an Qatar Test Results (Day 3) with 13 fours and two sixes Brief Scores Liton and Tamim Iqbal ter (Liqui Moly Intact GP) identical laptime to Filip Salač Moto2 Test results (third day) as Bangladesh posted 321-6, put on 60 runs in the open- was next up behind the top (Rivacold Snipers Team) as Pos Rider Team Fastest lap Laps their highest score against Bangladesh 321 for 6 (Das 126, Mithun ing stand before all-rounder three as he made the most the timesheets tightened up. 1. NAVARRO, Jorge Beta Tools Speed Up 1:58.520 22 / 23 2.GARDNER, Remy Onexox TKKR SAG Team 0.144 23 / 26 Zimbabwe, before they bowled 50, Mpofu 2-68) beat Zimbabwe 152 Madhevere trapped Tamim of his time attack, with Enea Tony Arbolino (Rivacold Snip- 3. DI GIANNANTONIO, Fabio Beta Tools Speed Up 0.311 17 / 17 out the visitors for 152 runs (Madhevere 35, Saifuddin 3-22) by 169 in front for 24 for Zimbabwe’s Bastianini (Italtrans Racing ers Team) was third quickest, 4. SCHROTTER, Marcel Liqui Moly Intact GP 0.408 24 / 24 in 39.1 overs for their biggest runs first breakthrough. Team) completing the top five only 0.024 back, with Tatsuki 5. BASTIANINI, Enea Italtrans Racing Team 0.433 15 / 15 ever ODI win. Najmul Hossain along to do the same. Suzuki (SIC58 Squadra Corse) 6.CANET, Aron Aspar Team 0.540 23 / 25 7.MARINI, Luca SKY Racing Team VR46 0.552 26 / 26 The feat surpasses Bangla- with Liton then added 80 Sixth was another impres- completing a top four split by 8.VIERGE, Xavi Petronas Sprinta Racing 0.572 14 / 17 desh’s 163-run victory over Sri Teenage debutant Wes- runs for the second, but sev- sive performance from rookie only 0.036. 9.BALDASARRI, Lorenzo Flexbox HP 40 0.609 21 / 24 Lanka in 2018 and is also their ley Madhevere made 35 runs eral dismissals slowed their superstar Aron Canet (Aspar It was almost a mock 10. BULEGA, Nicolo Federal Oil Gresini Moto2 0.611 22 / 26 14th consecutive win against while Tinotenda Mutombodzi innings as Najmul fell for 29 Team) as the Aspar Team got qualifying session to end the Moto3 Test familiar foes Zimbabwe, giv- made 24 before he became the and Mushfiqur Rahim depart- their hands on the new Speed test, with many of the rid- Pos Rider Team Laps ing them a 1-0 lead in the last man dismissed. ed for 19. Up fairing, although team- ers’ fastest laptimes set late 1.SALAC, Filip Rivacold Snipers Team 2:05.411 8 / 8 three-match series. Mohammad Mithun ear- Liton brought his first hun- mate Hafizh Syahrin sent it on – but wind catching a few 2.ARENAS, Albert Aspar Team 0.272 14 / 15 Mohammad Saifuddin lier hit 50 off 41 balls and dred since the Asia Cup final in down the road. out, including Andrea Migno 3.ARBOLINO, Tony Rivacold Snipers Team 0.376 16 / 16 4.McPHEE, John Petronas Sprinta Racing 0.392 15 / 15 starred for Bangladesh, play- Saifuddin remained unbeat- 2018 before he limped off the Luca Marini (Sky Rac- (Sky Racing Team VR46). But 5.FERNANDEZ, Raul Red Bull KTM Ajo 0.422 15 / 15 ing his first match since the en on 28 off 16 balls to pro - ground with a muscle cramp. ing Team VR46) was seventh, there was no big drama, and 6.TOBA, Kaito Red Bull KTM Ajo 0.700 17 / 17 World Cup last year, and vide a late impetus in Bang- Mithun and Mahmudul- with Xavi Vierge (Petronas the stage is now set for the 7.RODRIGO, Gabriel Kömmerling Gresini Moto3 0.768 3 / 12 8.ALCOBA, Jeremy Kömmerling Gresini Moto3 0.800 10 / 10 managed 3-22, while skipper ladesh’s innings after Liton’s lah Riyad added 68 runs for Sprinta Racing), Lorenzo Bal- season opener. 9.OGURA, Ai Honda Team Asia 0.856 16 / 18 Mashrafe Mortaza and spin- blazing hundred. the fourth wicket to set-up the dassarri (Flexbox HP 40) and Behind the incredibly tight 10.FOGGIA, Dennis Leopard Racing 0.859 16 / 17 ner Mehidy Hasan chipped “It’s not been going well base for a late onslaught. Nicolo Bulega (Federal Oil top four, John McPhee (Pet- Marin, Ferreira claim Mixed Team Trap gold medal Lanka sweep Windies ODI TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and events. The competitions Results DOHA were quite challenging for par- series 3-0 ticipants not only due to tough Mixed Team Trap FATIMA Galvez Marin windy conditions in Lusail but 1.Fatima Galvez Marin (Spain) and AFP wrapped up a golden dou- also presence of eminent local Alessandro de Souza Ferreira (Peru) PALLEKELE (SRI LANKA) ble when the Spanish world shooters like Nasser al Attiyah 140 + 3 & 43 champion combined with and Mohammed al Rumaihi. 2. Matthew Coward Holley & Kirsty SRI Lanka beat West Indies Alessandro de Souza Ferreira Hegarty (Britain) 142 & 41 by six runs in the third one- to bag the Mixed Team Trap At the Lusail Ranges, 3.Emanuele Buccolieri & Erica Sessa day international in Pallekele gold medal in the last event (Italy) 140+1 & 40 on Sunday to sweep the series of the Qatar Open in Shotgun Marin, who won the 4.Alessandro Chianese & Isabella 3-0. 2020. Women’s Trap title earlier, Cristiani (Italy) 140+2 & 31 The hosts restricted the At the Lusail Ranges, Ma- and Peruvian Ferreira, West Indies to 301 for nine rin, who won the Women’s competing under the ISSF chery Association President while chasing a target of 308 Trap title earlier, and Peruvian team, beat British duo of Ali Mohamed al Kuwari said despite a late cameo from Ferreira, competing under the Matthew Coward Holley after the conclusion of the number seven Fabian Allen ISSF team, beat British duo of and Kirsty Hegarty 43-41 tournament, “The Qatar Open who hit 37 off 15 balls. Matthew Coward Holley and in Shotgun attracts a big gath- Angelo Mathews claimed Kirsty Hegarty 43-41 to claim to claim the top honours. ering of elite shooters from all four wickets to set up the win the top honours. over the world. The event pro- after a strong batting perfor- The bronze medal went to “Besides the local chal- vides good lessons and enrich- mance led by Kusal Mendis Italian pair of Emanuele Buc- lenge, there were many quality es the experience of our shoot- (55) and Dhananjaya de Silva colieri and Erica Sessa who international shooters com- ers, who are preparing for (51) steered Sri Lanka to 307 beat compatriots Alessandro peting for the top honours in international competitions. all out in 50 overs. Chianese and Isabella Cris- Mixed Trap Team podium winners with Qatar Shooting and Archery Association Executive Director Moham- each event. I am really happy “The participation of The two teams will now tiani 40-31. med Tahir after the Qatar Open in Shotgun 2020 prize distribution in Lusail. to have won two gold medals. young local boys and girls pre- play two Twenty20 interna- Marin and Ferreira were I hope I will be able to con- sents them a chance to test tionals on Wednesday and Fri- the second best qualifiers be- forcing a shootoff. Ferreira won the shootoff with Marin, fourth in the 2016 tinue this momentum through themselves against the shoot- day in Pallekele. hind the British duo, who shot Marin, the 2015 Lonato three, while Chianese and Rio Olympics, was delighted the year. I want to thank the ers of other countries. This will 142 to top the qualifying series world championship and 2012 Cristiani were second with with her two golden successes organising committee for in- inspire them to work hard and BRIEF SCORES: Sri Lanka 307 (Mendis 55, by two targets. The remain- London World Cup winner, two targets and Buccolieri and in the Trap. “I am quite pleased viting me to take part here,” help them improve, which are Dhananjaya 51, Joseph 4-65) beat West ing three pairs in the medals and 2018 Continental Ameri- Sessa were the third, getting with my performances in the added Marin. our primary objectives in this Indies 301 for 9 (Hope 72, Ambris 60, Pooran round were locked at 140, en- can Championship winner only one. individual and mixed trap Qatar Shooting and Ar- event,” he added. 51, Allen 37, Mathews 4-59) by six runs