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QNA sioner for Human Rights and DOHA the Global Alliance of National open 24x7 this Ramadan Human Rights Institutions THE National Human Rights (GANHRI) but to no avail, as Committee (NHRC) has con- these organisations stressed QNA demned the smear campaigns their support to the NHRC. DOHA Amir pardons launched by officials from the The committee also con- United Arab Emirates (UAE) demned the recent remarks THE Ministry of Commerce and In- prisoners against it. of UAE’s Minister of State for dustry (MoCI) has allowed all con- In a statement on Friday, Foreign Affairs Anwar Gar- sumer and commercial complexes to THE Amir His Highness Sheikh the NHRC said the vicious cam- gash, which included accusing extend their working hours without Tamim bin Hamad al Thani is- paigns launched against it by the committee of forging docu- obtaining prior approvals during the sued an Amiri gesture pardon- the UAE were a failed attempt ments and international re- Holy Month of Ramadan. ing a number of prisoners, on to obstruct the work of the com- ports. The NHRC stressed that In a statement on Thursday, the occasion of the Holy Month mittee, which was accredited it has the right to see all legal the ministry said all consumer and of Ramadan. (QNA) A status by the International measures in response to these commercial complexes (hypermar- Coordinating Committee of lies, in addition to approach- kets, supermarkets, etc.) can ex- National Human Rights Insti- ing the United Nations Special tend the working hours to 24 hours tutions for the Protection and Rapporteur on the situation of a day during the Holy Month of Omani Deputy PM Promotion of Human Rights human rights defenders. Ramadan. The ministry has called greets Amir on (ICC), a representative body The NHRC said it was not on the commercial sectors to clear- advent of Ramadan of national human surprised by these ly announce working hours for rights institutions accusations, given consumers. Sweet shops, bakeries do brisk business THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim drawn from all re- that they came The move comes within the bin Hamad al Thani received gions of the world. from an official framework of the ministry’s efforts HISHAM ALJUNDI dan which some call the “festival of sweets”. a telephone call on Thursday It stressed that who said that he to stimulate the commercial sec- DOHA In Doha, the bakeries prominently from HH Deputy Prime Minister these campaigns views the diplo- tors and provide the consumer with sell qatayef dough, which is prepared for the Council of Ministers of are part of bigger matic moves and the opportunity to choose the right SWEET shops and bakeries are doing later at home to be served right after the Sultanate of Oman Sayyid ones that the government of the legal process as the logic of shopping time due to the specificity brisk business as people line up to get iftar. People are waiting in queues for Fahd bin Mahmoud al Said, the UAE have strived to launch the weak. of the month of Ramadan as all com- special sweets on their dining tables dur- more than half an hour in some cases during which he congratulated against protectors of human The NHRC stressed that, mercial and consumer complexes ing the Holy Month of Ramadan. just to get the “qatayef” dough. the Amir on the advent of the rights and against international despite all the failed attempts are witnessing a high turnout, the Iftar tables must include delicious dishes holy month of Ramadan. (QNA) organisations such as The Of- of the UAE, it will continue its statement added. and sweets that make up the spirit of Rama- Continued on page 2 Ô fice of the High Commissioner work in line with the Paris Prin- for Human Rights, Amnesty In- ciples and the international hu- ternational, and Human Rights man rights standards in order Watch among others. to expose the UAE’s human The NHRC said the UAE rights violations of citizens and Ramadan Market at DECC to open for public today had previously made a com- residents of Qatar as well as plaint against the committee to GCC citizens, who suffered due CATHERINE W GICHUKI most children need to stay engaged The Office of the High Commis- to the unjust blockade. DOHA while their mothers shop, so this fun- filled consumer fair with diverse range THE decks have been cleared for of interests is just the right answer. the grand opening of the Ramadan The market has been designed to Market at the Doha Convention and offer a complete family package and Awqaf calls on Saudi authorities to Exhibition Center on Friday. a fun night out entertainment. Top remove obstacles for Qatar pilgrims The exhibition, which will run from restaurants and cafes will also dish May 10 to 30, features over 200 shops out mouth-watering light cuisine while TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK grims from Qatar. from over 25 countries. About 20 children can enjoy in a purpose built DOHA “Direct flights from Doha percent of them are local businesses. kids area featuring the world’s largest to Jeddah are still not allowed The expo will remain open from 2pm to bounce castle.” THE Ministry of Awqaf and for airlines. The land border to 12am, featuring exhibitors from Oman, Talking about Qatar’s efforts in Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has Saudi Arabia is also closed,” Kuwait, Turkey, as well as from other promoting small businesses, Kassab called on the authorities con- the ministry said. parts of the world. The one-of-its-kind said, “There is huge encouragement cerned in Saudi Arabia to re- The ministry said the Sau- market is organised by QSports in col- The Ramadan Market at Doha Convention and Exhibition Center. from the government for the Qataris move all obstacles for pilgrims di authorities do not allow the laboration with United Expo WLL. and non-Qataris to start their own from Qatar who want to per- Umrah and Hajj campaigns to Speaking to media persons on it’s an opportunity to simply relax, eat skill games. In addition, the venue businesses in order to have a self- form Umrah and Hajj. enter and take necessary steps, Thursday, QSports Business Develop- some good food, get an adrenaline will feature over 15 food options that sufficient economy.” In a statement on Thursday, similar to the campaigns of all ment Manager Aya Kassab said the rush while playing exciting games and visitors can choose from. She said this was the first time the ministry demanded that the other countries, which means expo will feature fashion wear, jewel- basically spend some good family Kassab said the market has they were organising a Ramadan Saudi authorities provide all that they can not ensure the lery, perfumes, home décor, spices, time,” she said. activities for everyone. Market and they are planning to make facilities, similar to what is pro- safety of pilgrims. and a variety of other products. The market will also feature a fun “We realised the importance of it a regular event like the other events vided to the rest of the citizens The ministry warned “The Ramadan Market is more zone with the world’s largest bounce indoor entertainment, particularly that they have organised such as the of the Gulf Cooperation Council against systematic media in- than just a shopping extravaganza; castle, active inflatables as well as during hot summer and the fact that Summer Entertainment City. (GCC) countries and the Arab citement against Qataris and and Islamic countries, to pil- the dangers that may ensue.

Burkina Faso receives 24 armoured Seabourn Encore calls on Doha Port with 1,000 tourists onboard vehicles from Qatar Armed Forces oha Port welcomed the last cruise ship of the D2018-19 cruise season -- Seabourn Encore -- on QNA Qatari delegation held by Prime Minister of Thursday. The ship brought approximately 1,000 OUAGADOUGOU Burkina Faso Christophe Dabire. passengers and crew members. (TNN) This mission is part of the efforts of Qatar, he Air Transport Wing of the Amiri Air Force represented by Qatar Armed Forces, to contrib- Ton Wednesday delivered 24 military ar- ute to supporting the peace process and laying moured personnel carriers on board three C-17 the foundations for stability in Burkina Faso. military aircraft to Burkina Faso. Such efforts will also contribute to strengthen- The consignment and the accompanying ing international efforts to combat terrorism delegation were received at Ouagadougou and establish security not only in Burkina Faso Airport by HE Minister of Defense of Burkina but also in the West African countries. The Faso Cherif Sy. airlift operations were overseen by a number of This was followed by a reception for the senior officers of the Qatar Armed Forces. 02 Friday, May 10, 2019

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MIA comes up with fun-filled family FM SENDS MESSAGE TO GREEK COUNTERPART Ramadan dishes cater activities, workshops in Ramadan to diverse nationalities TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA Continued from page 1 Ô Saied, a baker while prepar- ing the qatayef dough. THE Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) has TAMER Smadi, one of the “Although it’s too hot for kicked off its annual Ramadan programme, customers waiting in the us to work during Ramadan which offers community members a chance queue to buy sweets, said outdoors but the increasing to take part in art workshops and events, he never missed any occa- demand obliges us to find in addition to family activities until May 18. sion of Ramadan without alternatives and most im- Community members can join a cal- having qatayef on iftar ta- portantly the decorations of ligraphy course in Nasta’liq from May 13, ble. “It’s a very special dish Ramadan,” he added. from 10am to 12pm. Ramadan-themed evening tours will be availa- back in my home country Other bakeries specialise For members looking for evening classes ble for MIA’s visitors every Monday and Thursday and we only eat this dur- in different Ramadan sweets after iftar, a three-day Clay Art workshop for at 9:30pm. General tours of the permanent gal- ing Ramadan. So, it’s very of other cultures such as the adults will be held from May 12 to 14, from leries will be offered on Saturdays and Tuesdays important for me to com- Pakistani cuisine. 8:30pm to 10:30pm. at the same time. plete the Ramadan settings Crowds gathered on On May 13 and 14, another workshop for my family with qatayef the doors of these baker- will be delivered by Qatari photographer Doha, where one artist will attend each to feel like home,” he told ies to buy jalebis and kala- Abdulla al Mannai focusing on the impor- evening and create pieces of art in the atri- Qatar Tribune. kand which are popular tance of light in portrait and landscape um under the theme ‘Light in Ramadan’. Qatayef or qadayef has Indian and Pakistani des- photography. Visitors are invited to come and observe the been well known in the Mid- serts usually consumed As seats are limited, interested com- process and engage with the artist to find dle East, Egypt and Turkey during the Holy Month of munity members can register in advance out about their inspiration and style. for centuries and the dough Ramadan. through www.qm.org.qa/education The MIA is also organising evenings of recipe is almost the same Sajjad Ali, a Pakistani MIA’s Library is hosting a new exhibi- engaging drop-in family activities, includ- everywhere, albeit each cul- expatriate, said prepar- tion dedicated to the Holy Quran titled ‘The ing a Ramadan Treasure Trail, Card and ture has its own touch. ing these sweets at home Holy Quran in Many Languages’. The exhi- Bookmark making, Cut Out Ka’ba, Prayer “We have made this is a tradition in his family. bition features various displays of historic mat paper weaving and lantern making. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed stand and extended our “We would love to prepare and contemporary copies of Surat Al-Baqa- All activities are available from 8:30pm to bin Abdulrahman al Thani has sent a written message to Minister of Foreign bakery’s capacity with an Ramadan dishes at home rah, Verse 183-187 from the Holy Quran in 10:30pm on May 11, 13 and 15. Affairs of Greece Giorgos Katrougalos pertaining to bilateral relations and the outdoor tent, especially for but because I and my wife different languages. The exhibition will run Ramadan-themed evening tours will be means of developing them. Ambassador of Qatar to Greece HE Abdulaziz Ali this very unique occasion are both working here, we until July 31, 2019. available for MIA’s visitors every Monday al Naama delivered the message during a meeting with the Greek Foreign of Ramadan which we do don’t have time to prepare MIA is also working with the Interna- and Thursday at 9:30pm. General tours of Minister in Athens on Thursday. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral every year to meet the de- them at home. They are very tional Artists of Doha (IAD) group, a non- the permanent galleries will be offered on relations, the ways of developing them, and matters of common concern. (QNA) mand of increasing number popular here in most baker- profit group created for artists residing in Saturdays and Tuesdays at the same time. of customers daily,” said ies too,” he said. QRCS distributes food aid Dreama holds workshop for to 30,000 displaced Iraqis directors and care providers TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Center staff and enhance their for Human Rights.” DOHA performance while enabling For his part, Dr aAbdul The programme covered the Khazir M1 Camp in Mosul, Bahirka Camp in Erbil and Debaga 2 Camp them to prepare a training pro- Qadir highlighted the impor- THE Dreama Orphan Care gramme for trainees. tance of this cooperation in TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Center, in cooperation with the The training course focused empowering orphans, praising DOHA Geneva Institute for Human on raising the participants’ the commitment of the Dreama Rights, recently organised a awareness of the international Center to promote and protect THE Qatar Red Crescent So- training of trainers (ToT) work- standards of human rights. human rights through meas- ciety (QRCS) mission in Iraq shop for the directors of depart- Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser ures aimed at enhancing the has delivered food aid to ments as well as social services al Misned, executive director of level of services and care for 30,000 internally displaced and care providers. Dreama, said: “The organisa- children. persons (IDPs) in the gover- The workshop was deliv- tion of the course comes as part Dr Khatib stressed the im- norates of Nineveh and Erbil. ered by Dr Nizar Abdul Qadir, of our efforts to promote the ser- portance of the training course The project was coordinat- Dr Kholoud al Khatib and Dr vices provided by the Dreama in promoting the efficiency of ed and implemented by QRCS, Mohamed Amin. Center within the framework the employees of the Dreama the Iraqi Red Crescent Soci- The course aimed to de- of the cooperation between the Center and social service and ety, Islamic Relief Worldwide velop the skills of the Dreama centre and the Geneva Institute care providers. (IRW) – Iraq, Basmeh and Zeitooneh Relief and Devel- opment, and Barzani Charity Foundation. Food parcels of cubed beef The aid came in time, after months of coordination with the partners and authorities in Iraq. stew were distributed, each sufficient for a five-member In Nineveh, 1,600 parcels Ibrahim, director of Relief and advantages are found in the family, based on the needs of were handed over in several International Development at cubed beef stew, which is in every IDP camp in Erbil and districts of Mosul (Old City, Al- QRCS. “The distributions came compliance with safety stand- Mosul. The distributions cov- Zohour, and Al-Zira’i), 1,265 at in time, after months of coor- ards and the Islamic Law. The ered the Khazir M1 Camp in Hassan Sham Camp in eastern dination with the partners and shelf life of the product is three eastern Mosul (1,350 parcels), Mosul, and 670 parcels at Nim- authorities in Iraq.” years, and it provides the body Bahirka Camp in northern Er- rod Camp in southern Mosul. Dr Ibrahim said, “The with vital nutrients.” bil (540 parcels), and Debaga “With this aid, we seek to cubed beef stew is an innova- He thanked the donors for 2 Camp (1,750 parcels). meet the needs of the displaced tive humanitarian solution. supporting this project, prom- Out of IDP camps, 483 par- Iraqis in the war-affected are- Traditionally, food aid was re- ising to do their best to over- cels were distributed to the dis- as, particularly with the begin- stricted to dried food products, come any challenges and reach placed Iraqis at Franso Hariri ning of the holy month of Ram- because they last long and do out to the vulnerable every- Stadium. adan,” said Dr Mohamed S not need a fridge. The same where. The workshop was delivered by Dr Nizar Abdul Qadir, Dr Kholoud al Khatib and Dr Mohamed Amin. QC continues Ramadan voluntary initiatives, projects in Qatar

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK for living, promoting vol- of social solidarity. Qatar Charity organises Qatar Charity, in coopera- DOHA untary work, achieving so- The ‘Initiatives’ Chal- the ‘You Are not Alone’ pro- tion with Hayat Plaza, organ- cial solidarity and activating lenge’ is a humanitarian com- gramme to promote social sol- ises Layali Al Khair. This is an QATAR Charity (QC) contin- community partnerships to petition organised by Qatar idarity and compassion among educational programme that ues to implement many vol- serve the community. Charity between several vol- the community members, in includes competitions, sto- untary initiatives and projects ‘Khair Homes’ is a chal- untary initiatives competing cooperation with a number of ries and interactive activities to serve communities in Qa- lenge for Qatari households in the implementation of the youth initiatives, volunteers for children after Taraweeh tar during the Holy Month of in community entrepreneur- best community project dur- and social media influencers. prayers at Hayat Plaza, in ad- Ramadan. ship. Each household designs ing the Holy Month of Rama- Through this programme, vis- dition to holding a special Qatar Charity’s voluntary a charity corner at home and dan, with the participation of its are paid to elderly people, programme for the ministries, initiatives for Ramadan in- puts a set of materials like toys young volunteers and social patients, orphans, people with through which sheikhs give clude ‘Renovation Challenge’, and sweets, which meet the media influencers. special needs and workers lectures on various Ramadan- ‘Khair Homes’ and ‘Initiatives demand of children, in addi- This challenge aims to pro- and iftar parties are held with related topics. Challenge’. tion to some necessary items vide opportunities for youth to them in Ramadan. Qatar Charity also organ- The ‘Renovation Chal- for adults. Profits are then do- participate in community and Meanwhile, the ‘We Help ises the ‘Majalis Madaris’ lenge’ focuses on the com- nated to a specific charitable voluntary activities and en- We Support’ programme programme, which is an edu- petition between companies project, which is implemented hance cooperation and part- aimed at integrating prepara- cational cultural programme to carry out the maintenance by Qatar Charity on behalf of nership with relevant volun- tory school students into vol- held at Majlis of the people and renovation of low-in- the household. Visits are paid to elderly people, patients, orphans, people with special tary bodies. untary and social activities to in Qatar, where sheikhs give come families’ homes, in ad- This project aims at en- needs and workers as part of the initiative. At the end of each chal- raise awareness of the impor- lectures that strengthen the dition to furnishing them. couraging Qatari households lenge, a closing ceremony will tance of humanitarian action national identity and rela- This project aims at provid- to support charitable work, skills while getting involved in ening family relations and be held to honour all the par- and its role in achieving social tions among the community ing a suitable environment developing entrepreneurship humanitarian work, strength- consolidating the foundations ticipants and supporters. solidarity. members. Friday, May 10, 2019 03 (http://www.islamweb.net) Under the guidance and supervision of Islam Ministry of Awqaf (Religious Endowments) and Islamic Affairs

Characteristics of good The benefits of obedience husband in Quran Question: Has Allah described the characteristics of the husband in the Quran? Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the during and after Ramadan worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad, sallallaahu alayhi wasallam, is EOPLE cannot remain exactly His slave and Messenger. as they were during the blessed The Islamic Shariah guided us to choosing the right- Month of Ramadan, in terms eous husband who is characterised by religiosity and of their regularity and stead- good manners. The first and most fundamental criterion fastness in performing certain is religiosity. Allah, the Exalted, says (what means): {And P do not marry polytheistic men [to your women] until they be- acts of worship. On the other hand, they must not stop doing good deeds lieve. And a believing slave is better than a polytheist, even completely and forsake all virtue just though he might please you...} [Quran 2:221] because Ramadan is over. It is injudi- One of the best and most comprehensive descriptions cious to suddenly abandon everything of a good husband is that he lives with his wife in kind- and stop performing all goods deeds. ness. Allah, the Exalted, says (what means): {And live with Therefore, one should not aban- them in kindness. For if you dislike them - perhaps you don fasting, Qiyaam (optional night dislike a thing and Allah makes therein much good.} [Quran prayers), recitation of the Quran, sup- 4:19] Allah knows best. plication and so on. One needs to perform these deeds, even if it is on a less regular basis. If a slave of Allah The Almighty Hadeeth on virtue of is accustomed to performing certain acts of worship and is compelled to Aayat Al-Kursi stop doing them due to travel or sick- ness, then Allah The Almighty will Question: Assalaamu alaykum warahmatullaahi wa- continue to reward him for these barakaatuhu, Shaykh. It was narrated from Abu Hurairah, deeds, even if he does not perform may Allaah be pleased with him, that the Messenger of them, because he used to perform Allaah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “In Soorat them frequently. The Prophet, peace Al-Baqarah, there is a verse which is the best of all the be upon him, said: “If a slave be- verses of the Quran. It is never recited in a house but that comes sick, Allah Says to the honour- the devil leaves it: Aayat Al-Kursi.” I read this hadith and able recording angels: ‘Record for my wish to know its authenticity and in which Hadith book it slave the same (good) deeds until I is found. May Allaah reward you, Shaykh. either take his soul (i.e., cause him Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the to die) or grant him health (i.e., cure worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except him from his sickness).” This indi- Allah and that Muhammad, sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is cates the benefit of constantly be- His slave and Messenger. ing engaged in acts of obedience and The hadeeth mentioned in the question was narrated worship. by Al-Haakim and others. Al-Haakim classified it as saheeh Continuing to be upon obedience (sound). Ath-Thahabi did not declare it authentic or inau- to Allah The Almighty is a reason for thentic in his book At-Talkhees. Al-Albaani classified it as one to be granted a good end, as the weak in his book Dha‘eef At-Targheeb wa At-Tarheeb. Prophet, peace be upon him, said: The wording of the hadeeth as reported by Abu Huray- “If Allah wills good for one of His rah, may Allah be pleased with him, is as follows, “The slaves, He uses him.” He was asked, Messenger of Allah, sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “In ‘How does He use him?’ He, peace Soorah Al-Baqarah, there is a verse which is the best of be upon him, replied: ‘He (i.e., Al- all the verses of the Quran. It is never recited in a house lah) enables him (i.e., the slave) to in which there is a devil but that he leaves it. It is Aayat Al- perform a righteous deed before his Kursi (Quran 2:255).” death, and then takes his soul whilst There are many authentic ahaadeeth about the virtue he is in that state.’” Thus, we should and merit of Aayat Al-Kursi’; for instance, Ubayy ibn Ka‘b, ensure being in a state of obedience may Allah be pleased with him, narrated: and worship at all times. Moreover, “The Messenger of Allah, sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, the reward of being virtuous is great- said: “O Abul-Munthir! Do you know which verse in the Book er at times when most people are of Allah is the greatest?” I said, ‘Allah and His Messenger heedless, as well as in harsh times. it ends, or are even more disobedi- How can they guarantee the accept- ers have sexual intercourse with their know best.’ He again asked, ‘O Abul-Munthir! Do you know There is a great concept that we must ent afterwards, did not benefit from ance of their deeds during Ramadan spouses during the daytime, which is which verse in the Book of Allah is the greatest?’ I said, always bear in mind: worship must the month; they did not repent and to begin with? How do they know one of the worst ways of breaking a ‘{Allah - there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living...} be the essence of our lives, it is not refrain from sinning nor did they that Allah The Almighty did not re- fast. Its expiation is that the person [Quran 2:255] Thereupon, he, sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sal- an incidental matter or a temporary show regret for their sins. It is as if ject all their deeds, let alone forgive who does it should free a slave – a lam, patted me on the chest and said, “By Allah, you shall one that is limited or restricted to a the month was a temporary stage very severe punishment – and if he rejoice by this knowledge, O Abul-Munthir!’” [Muslim] certain time or place. for them, after which their evil life- cannot find a slave, or is financially The following hadeeth is one of the ahaadeeth about Those who entered Ramadan styles continued. The question here unable to free one, then he must fast the merits of Soorah Al-Baqarah in general: Abu Umaamah, upon disobedience and departed is: did these people truly worship for two consecutive months, and if he may Allah be pleased with him, reported, “I heard the Mes- upon disobedience did not get any Allah The Almighty during this is physically unable to do so, then he senger of Allah, sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, say, ‘...Recite benefit from Ramadan whatsoever. month as is His due to be must feed sixty poor or needy people. Soorah Al-Baqarah, for to take recourse to it is a blessing, This is a serious and dangerous mat- worshipped? And did they One needs to perform It is bad enough to have sexual inter- and to give it up is a cause of grief, and the magicians can- ter because when describing the obey Allah The Almighty, these deeds, even if it is on course with one’s own spouse dur- not confront it.” [Muslim] Allah knows best. hypocrites, Allah The Almighty Says to begin with, during this ing the daytime in Ramadan, so how (what means): {And when they come month and fulfil His a less regular basis. If a slave of would the case be, if it were adultery, to you, they say: ‘We believe.’ But due rights? Allah The Almighty is accustomed to fornication or sodomy? they have entered with disbelief [in It is a pity that an So, who are the real winners after their hearts], and they have certainly adulterer or one who performing certain acts of worship and is Ramadan? Allah The Almighty Says It is He who made the earth tame for you left with it. And Allah is most know- is used to consuming compelled to stop doing them due to travel (what means): – so walk among its slopes and eat of His ing of what they were concealing.} intoxicants or deal- * {…So he who is drawn away [Quran 3:61] ing in Riba resumes or sickness, then Allah The Almighty will from the Fire and admitted into provision – and to Him is the resurrection Commenting on this verse, Imam his regular behaviour continue to reward him for these deeds, Paradise has attained [his desire]...} Ibn Katheer, may Allah have mercy and actions as soon as [Quran 3:185] – Quran 67:15 on him, said: “The hypocrites entered Ramadan is over. The even if he does not perform them, * {Not equal are the companions into the presence of the Prophet, same goes for those who because he used to perform of the Fire and the companions of peace be upon him, and heard what waste their time in gather- Paradise. The companions of Para- he had to say, yet, they left upon the ings of useless talk or who take them frequently dise – they are the attainers of suc- same state of disbelief, so the admo- holidays that have many things cess.} [Quran 59:20] nition did not yield any fruits with objectionable about them. Allah The Almighty also Says them.” Some people mistakenly believe regarding the dwellers of Paradise Therefore, anyone who departs that the deeds they might have per- their sins? (what means): {For them will be “Busy yourself with what is pleasing to Allah, from Ramadan without having im- formed during Ramadan are enough There are more serious matters gardens beneath which rivers flow. proved in the least is the one being to expiate their sins for the remain- as well, such as people eating during That is the great attainment.} [Quran or Satan will busy you with what displeases addressed in this verse. Those who ing eleven months of the year; they the days of Ramadan (i.e. breaking 85:11] begin the month while on disobe- thus easily disobey Allah The Al- their fast) to please, for example, the Indeed, this is true success and Him.” – Dr Bilal Philips dience and return to it as soon as mighty before and after Ramadan. disbelievers at their workplaces. Oth- real victory. Walking on the Path to Repentance T is part of human nature to be that He forgives all sins for those whispers of Satan and following come sick and then die without get- though the punishment of Allah ment), and lo! They were plunged heedless, make mistakes and who repent regardless of the extent the desires of this vanishing life. ting the chance to repent. The Almighty might be delayed for into destruction with deep regrets have shortcomings, but it is and greatness of these sins. Satan promises man while he has Some people commit sins fla- them, but when He does punish and sorrows. So the root of the peo- from the mercy of Allah The Al- Allah The Almighty Says (what no power to grant man anything. grantly and disobey Allah The Al- them it is severe. ple who did wrong was cut off. And Imighty that He opened the gate means): {Say: “O My slaves who Therefore, you should hasten to- mighty, and when you try to talk The Prophet, peace be upon all the praises and thanks are to of repentance and commanded us have transgressed against them- wards repentance and beware of to them about repentance they say, him, said: “If you see that Allah Allah, the Lord of the `Aalameen to turn towards Him whenever sins selves (by committing evil deeds heedlessness, delaying and feeling “There are many people who open- Has bestowed favours upon some- (mankind, jinn, and all that exists).} overwhelm us. If it were not for and sins)! Despair not of the Mercy that you still have a long life to live. ly disobey Allah The Almighty day one although he is sinning, then [Quran 6:44-45]” [Ahmad] this road to repentance, human- of Allah, verily, Allah forgives all Hasten to repentance and be- and night and their sins are so nu- know that it is a way of gradually All you have to do is approach ity would have been unable to gain sins. Truly, He is Oft-Forgiving, ware of delaying repentance, because merous that they may be uncount- punishing him.” Then he, peace be the path to repentance and set out closeness to Allah The Almighty Most Merciful.”} [Quran 39:53] delaying, itself, is a sin that needs able, yet they are very rich and upon him, recited the verse in which upon it, and you will find the re- and would have lost hope in re- No one knows when he will die repentance. Immediate repentance healthy, thriving with the favours Allah The Almighty Says (what sponse as Allah The Almighty Says pentance and forgiveness. or how much time he has left in this from sins is mandatory, so repent of Allah The Almighty upon them.” means): {So, when they forgot (the (what means): {And verily, I am in- The path of repentance is the worldly life; it is sad to see some peo- before death; repent before the time Those who say such things for- warning) with which they had been deed forgiving to him who repents, way towards salvation and success; ple delaying repentance saying: “We will come and regret will not benefit get that Allah The Almighty grants reminded, We opened for them the believes (in My Oneness, and associ- it is open for each one of us. Allah still have plenty of time left. Let us you. You do not know when your life these worldly gains to the people gates of every (pleasant) thing, until ates none in worship with Me) and The Almighty called upon all His enjoy our life while we are young and will end. Repent before the darkness Whom He loves and Whom He in the midst of their enjoyment in does righteous good deeds, and then slaves, both believers and disbe- when we become old we will repent.” overwhelms your heart and sins be- does not love. This could be a way that which they were given, all of a remains constant in doing them (till lievers to repent, and He informed Such thoughts are from the come a habit. Repent before you be- of gradually punishing them. Al- sudden, We took them (in punish- his death).} [Quran 20:82] 04 Friday, May 10, 2019 World

US House seeks to restore Central Democrat weighs subpoena for Trump’s taxes Trump ‘very surprised’ by son’s subpoena in Russia link probe American aid, defying US presdient REUTERS directly to court. “By the end WASHINGTON of the week, we’ll make a de- REUTERS ing Sept. 30, 2020, that rejects termination,” he said. AFP dent’s family to force testimony WASHINGTON the Republican president’s US House tax committee Amid a broad stonewalling WASHINGTON in the ongoing investigation. proposals for steep cuts. Chairman Richard Neal said of numerous House probes The order comes after Special A Democratic-led U.S. House It also seeks to influence on Thursday that he will decide into Trump’s presidency and US President Donald Trump Counsel Robert Mueller decided of Representatives committee policy, including by prohibit- by the end of the week whether family and business interests, rushed to his son’s defence there was insufficient evidence moved on Thursday toward ing funds from supporting the to subpoena President Donald the administration is oppos- Thursday, saying he was to accuse Trump’s 2016 cam- restoring hundreds of millions sale of nuclear technology to Trump’s tax returns or go to ing Neal’s efforts to obtain six “very surprised” by a Senate paign of criminal conspiracy to of dollars of aid to Central Saudi Arabia and removing court to obtain the documents, years of Trump’s individual panel’s order that Donald collude with the Russians. America that was cut off by a Republican-led prohibition which the administration re- and business tax returns. Trump Jr testify as part of “My son is a very good per- President Donald Trump, set- on contributions to the UN fuses to hand over. US President Donald Trump. As House Ways and Means its investigation into Russia son, he works very hard. The ting up a potential showdown Green Climate Fund, and pro- As part of an escalating Committee chairman, Neal election interference. last thing he needs is Washing- with the White House. hibits the use of funds to with- clash between Democrats sion with them later in the is the only House lawmaker “I was very surprised,” ton DC. I think he’d rather not A House Appropriations draw from the Paris climate and the Trump administra- day. authorized to seek Trump’s Trump told reporters about the ever be involved,” Trump said. subcommittee released a draft agreement. The Trump ad- tion, Neal said he talked “Now we proceed to the tax returns from the Internal Senate Intelligence Committee’s Trump Jr has already testified of its bill funding the State De- ministration said in March it with lawyers for the House limited options that are left,” Revenue Service under a fed- subpoena of his eldest of five at length to the committee, partment and foreign aid pro- would cut aid to El Salvador, of Representatives on Thurs- he told reporters, saying he eral law that says the Treasury children. It was the first known which is run by Republicans, grams for the fiscal year end- Guatemala and Honduras. day about next steps and would choose between issuing secretary “shall furnish” such legal summons issued by Con- and was “totally exonerated by would have a final discus- a subpoena and proceeding documents upon request. gress to a member of the presi- Mueller,” Trump said. Europe must Pakistan asks WB renew itself India’s disparate opposition or fall: Macron to arbiter on Indus REUTERS Water Treaty issue SIBIU parties sense a growing THE European Union must TRIBUNE.COM.PK focus on climate, security ISLAMABAD and growth after continent- wide elections in two weeks, PAKISTAN on Thursday called However, India must know or fall, French President chance to topple PM Modi on the World Bank to set up its that increase in defence Emmanuel Macron said on Court of Arbitration under the budget does not make any Thursday as its leaders met Indus Water Treaty (IWT) after big difference. The February in Romania to chart the way India hinted at restricting flow conflict between India and forward following Brexit. of water into Pakistan. The leaders of all members At a weekly press briefing, Pakistan has shown that except Britain meet on Europe the Foreign Office spokesman Dr Mohammad Faisal Day in the town of Sibiu, which Dr Mohammad Faisal said has German and Hungarian contrary to India’s reluctance, roots, 15 years after the EU’s ex- Pakistan favours continuity of Ravi, Beas and Sutlej. The IWT, pansion east finally consigned the treaty and also the smooth brokered by the World Bank, to history the Iron Curtain functioning of its dispute reso- was signed in Karachi on Sep- that had divided Europe since lution mechanism. tember 19, 1960 by the first In- World War Two. India’s Minister of Water dia prime minister Pandit Jawa- With European Parliament Resources and Shipping Nitin harlal Nehru and then president elections set for May 23-26, Gadkari on Thursday said New of Pakistan Ayub Khan. they will hammer home their Delhi will stop Pakistan’s share The spokesperson said in- goal of staying united despite of water as allocated under the crease in Indian defence budget the Brexit damage, as well as IWT. Gadkari also announced is aimed at pushing the South having a first go at assigning that “India was not bound to Asia into an arms race. “How- the bloc’s most powerful jobs follow the Treaty and has plans ever, India must know that in- later this year. to divert the water flow to Pun- crease in defence budget does “In 15 days, some 400 mil- jab, Haryana and Rajasthan”. not make any big difference. lion Europeans will choose The spokesman said the The February conflict between between a project...to build Eu- IWT was signed both by Paki- India and Pakistan has shown rope further or a project to de- stan and India. “However, India that,” he said. stroy, deconstruct Europe and has violated it by constructing The spokesperson was return to nationalism,” Macron Kishanganga and the under- referring to escalation of ten- said on arriving to the informal progress Ratley hydroelectric sions between India and Pa- talks among the 27 leaders. projects.” Under the IWT, Is- kistan in the wake of Febru- “We need to move faster lamabad has unrestricted access ary 14 Pulwama attack in the now and with more determi- to the western rivers – Indus, Indian-administered Kashmir nation on European renais- Jhelum and Chenab – while and the subsequent downing sance,” he told reporters. “Cli- New Delhi enjoys the same au- of two Indian war planes by mate, protection of borders Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Indian PM Narendra Modi (centre) with other BJP candidates during an election campaign rally in New thority over the eastern rivers – the Pakistan Air Force. and a model of growth, a social Delhi, on Wednesday. (EPA-EFE) model...is what I really want for the coming years.” BJD factor Gandhi would be candidate for Opposition parties would work out prime minister, said there was Pakistan confirms blasphemy row Political strategists have said “no talent deficit” in the oppo- a ‘viable alternative’ to Modi’s govt sition. Congress was criticised Christian woman has left country NEWS that the BJD, the fifth largest for failing to strike an election IN BRIEF before the May 23 result: Congress party in the 545-seat lower alliance with many anti-Modi REUTERS confirm media reports that house of parliament, could regional parties, some of them ISLAMABAD she had joined family mem- REUTERS sition Congress party defeat the emerge as kingmaker caste-based and run by politi- bers in Canada, however. UK’s Labour launches NEW DELHI BJP in state assembly elections cians with much more experi- PAKISTAN on Thursday pro- On Wednesday, Bibi’s EU vote warning in three rural states late last The BJD has also been ence than Gandhi. They include vided its first official confir- lawyer Saif-ul-Malook said of ‘Trump Brexit’ INDIA’S disparate opposition year. Now the opposition be- wooed by Modi, according Mamata Banerjee, the chief mation that Asia Bibi, a Chris- she had left for Canada to parties are aiming to firm up an lieves the tide is turning. “We’ve to two sources with knowl- minister of West Bengal state, tian woman who spent eight unite with her daughters, GILLINGHAM: Britain’s main alliance as they sense a chance all collectively recognised the and Mayawati, a former chief years on death row falsely who were believed to have al- opposition leader Jeremy of unseating Prime Minister reality that the BJP is losing sig- edge of the matter, but minister of Uttar Pradesh state. charged with blasphemy, had ready taken asylum there but Corbyn warned frustrated eu- Narendra Modi as a staggered nificant votes, therefore we are the party said it would Naidu has been negotiat- left the country more than six Canadian authorities have rosceptic voters on Thursday general election draws to a mutually exploring the forma- only make a decision after ing with both of them as well months after being acquitted not confirmed this. they were risking a “Donald close. The seven-phase election, tion of a cohesive and durable the results are out as the chief of the Biju Janata by the Supreme Court. In November, Prime Trump Brexit” as he launched the world’s biggest democratic government that will fulfil the Dal (BJD), based in the eastern The case created an inter- Minister Justin Trudeau the Labour Party’s campaign exercise, began on April 11 and aspirations of India,” Congress state of Odisha. Political strate- national furore in October, said Canada was in talks for European elections later winds up on May 19. Votes will spokesman Sanjay Jha said. parties, meeting some in person, gists have said that the BJD, the after her release prompted with Pakistan about helping this month. Left-wing stalwart be counted and the result an- He said the negotiations TDP officials said. fifth largest party in the 545- days of rioting and demands Bibi. This week, Canada said Corbyn urged supporters of a nounced on May 23. among opposition parties to Modi and other BJP leaders seat lower house of parliament, for her death from hardline it had no comment on the so-called no deal departure Modi’s Hindu nationalist work out a “viable alterna- brush off the opposition threat. could emerge as kingmaker. Islamists who rejected the matter, however. from the European Union to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) tive” to Modi’s government BJP President Amit Shah goad- The BJD has also been outcome and warned Prime Pakistan’s Supreme Court “think it through” as opinion went into the election as front- would be finalised before the ed the opposition on Thursday wooed by Modi, according to Minister Imran Khan’s gov- in January upheld an earlier polls show them flocking to runner, buoyed by his image as May 23 result. Taking the lead to name its prime ministe- two sources with knowledge of ernment not to let her leave. verdict to free Bibi, but of- the new Brexit Party ahead tough and decisive after he or- in preparations to take power rial candidate, amid criticism of the matter, but the party said it “Asia Bibi has left Paki- ficials have worried that her of the May 23 contest. The dered a military strike on Paki- is N. Chandrababu Naidu, the Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, would only make a decision after stan of her free will,” foreign sudden departure could trig- veteran Labour leader said stan over a militant bomb attack chief minister of the southern the scion of the Nehru-Gandhi the results are out. TDP spokes- office spokesman Moham- ger further riots. Fundamen- the fledgling party founded by in Indian-controlled Kashmir. state of Andhra Pradesh, and dynasty that has dominated In- man Lanka Dinakar said he mad Faisal told reporters in talists have been criticising anti-EU firebrand Nigel Farage But his opponents have formerly a BJP ally, according to dia’s politics for much of its his- was confident the BJD would Islamabad, the capital. “She the government and the mili- supported leaving the bloc maintained their focus on farm his regional Telugu Desam Party tory since independence from join with the opposition. is a free person and left of her tary for caving in to what they with no deal. (AFP) distress and unemployment, is- (TDP). Naidu has been in touch Britain in 1947. “We have many choices to own free will.” Faisal did not call pressure from the West. sues that helped the main oppo- with leaders of most opposition Congress’s Jha, asked if replace Modi,” he said.

India SC dismisses claim Tensions rise as N Korea launches more missiles; US seizes coal ship

Rahul is British citizen REUTERS nomic sanctions on the North. Trump told reporters at the sea, they said. Pentagon spokes- SEOUL/WASHINGTON The United States has given no White House on Thursday. man Lieutenant Colonel Dave AFP ish company in which he sign of willingness to budge on Less than a week ago, Kim Eastburn said: “We’re aware of NEW DELHI was once a director. NORTH Korea fired what ap- sanctions and on Thursday the oversaw the test-firing of mul- the reports and monitoring.” India does not allow dual peared to be two short-range Justice Department announced tiple rockets and a missile and “North Korea seemed to be dis- INDIA’S top court on Thurs- nationality and only Indian missiles on Thursday in its the seizure of a North Korean the latest tests coincided with a contented it could not reach a day threw out a petition seek- citizens can contest elections. second such test in less than a cargo vessel it said was involved visit to the South Korean capital deal in Hanoi,” South Korea’s ing to bar Rahul Gandhi from The Supreme Court called week, and the United States an- in the illicit shipping of coal. by US special envoy for North President Moon Jae-in told contesting the ongoing gen- the petition frivolous and an nounced it had seized a North North Korea has effectively Korea, Stephen Biegun. The two South Korean broadcaster KBS, eral election over claims he is attempt to start a “roving in- Korean cargo ship as tensions pulled back from engagement missiles fired on Thursday went referring to the summit in Ha- secretly British. quiry” into the long-standing again mounted between the two with Washington since a sum- east from the northwestern area noi with Trump. Opponents of Gandhi claims against Gandhi. countries. mit between leader Kim Jong North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. of Kusong, South Korea’s Joint South Korea’s Moon accuse him of lying about “Just because a paper US President Donald Un and Trump in February Chiefs of Staff said. said that even if the missiles his nationality and allege notes his citizenship as British, Trump said “nobody is happy” fell apart without agreement ing sanctions. “The relationship They covered distances of fired on Thursday were short that he holds British citizen- does he become a British citi- at the missile launches, which on U.S. demands for the dis- continues... I know they want to 420 km (260 miles) and 270 range, they could still vio- ship, citing annual returns zen?” a bench headed by chief South Korea said were likely a mantling of Pyongyang’s nu- negotiate, they’re talking about km (168 miles) and reached late UN resolutions barring filed by a now-defunct Brit- justice Ranjan Gogoi said. protest by Pyongyang against clear programme and Kim’s negotiating. But I don’t think an altitude of about 50 km (30 North Korea from developing Trump refusing to ease eco- demands for relief from punish- they’re ready to negotiate,” miles) before falling into the its ballistic missile force. Gulf / Middle East Friday, May 10, 2019 05 US-led coalition kills 7 civilians in eastern Syria: Monitor Gunmen kill five members of a family near Iraq’s Mosul

BEIRUT: US-led coalition forces and their allies have killed seven civilians while carrying out a MOSUL: Gunmen shot dead five members of a family in an attack on their house near the NEWS search operation to find Islamic State militants in eastern Syria, a monitor group said on Thurs- northern Iraqi city of Mosul late on Wednesday, police officials and hospital sources said. day. They were killed by heavy fire by the coalition forces and the Kurdish-led rebel group, Syrian Police officials in the area said Islamic State militants were involved in the attack. An inte- IN BRIEF Democratic Forces (SDF), after midnight in the village of al-Shaheel, in the eastern province of Deir rior ministry statement said “terrorist elements” attacked a house of a village community al-Zour, the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The watchdog said the civilians supervisor in the Hammam al-Alil area south of Mosul, killing him, his two sons, his nephew, had no links with the two jihadists, who were later arrested by the coalition forces and SDF. One his mother, and wounding two others. There was no immediate claim of responsibility, but of those arrested was a public relations official from the extremist group.(DPA) Islamic State militants are active in the area. (REUTERS)

Rights group tries to block Saudi vessel loading French arms Amnesty slams UAE trial of Lebanese Shiites

REUTERS showed weapons sold to the Joseph Brehem told Reuters to commit war crimes,” he AFP nesty International said the families or to a lawyer. PARIS kingdom, including tanks he had filed a legal suit to said. France’s Armed Forces BEIRUT charges of planning attacks One of the eight is Abdel and laser-guided missile sys- prevent the weapons being Minister Florence Parly on in the Emirates on orders of Rahman Talal Chouman, A French human rights tems, were being used against loaded aboard the Bahri- Wednesday confirmed the THE terrorism trial of eight the Iranian-backed Lebanese who had lived in the UAE group on Thursday sought civilians in Yemen’s war. Yanbu, a cargo ship oper- vessel would take delivery Lebanese Shiites detained organisation Hezbollah were for more than 15 years and to block the loading of weap- France is one of Saudi ating for Saudi Arabia’s of French arms relating to in the United Arab Emirates trumped up. been working as a safety and ons onto a Saudi Arabian Arabia’s main arms’ suppli- defence and interior minis- an order dating back several is unfair and based on fabri- “These men were tor- security trainer with Emir- vessel that is due to dock in ers, but Paris has faced in- tries, on the basis of an ar- years. cated confessions obtained tured, they were forced ates Airline. northern France later in the creasing pressure to review ticle of the UN Arms Trade Investigative website under torture, Amnesty In- into making confessions,” During an April 3 session day, its lawyers said, arguing its sales because the four- Treaty. Disclose said this week that ternational said Thursday. Sima Watling, a researcher at the state security chamber the cargo contravened an in- year-old conflict has shat- “The article says that one eight howitzer Caesar can- A verdict is expected on for the Britain-based rights of the Federal Appeal Court ternational arms treaty. tered Yemen’s economy and country cannot authorise nons, manufactured by Nex- May 15 in the trial of the eight group, said. in Abu Dhabi, he described The move comes weeks created one of the world’s the transfer of weapons if ter, were part of the order. men, who are all Shiite Mus- She said the defendants how he was tortured for six after an online investigative worst humanitarian crises. at the time of the authori- The French government de- lims and were arrested in the had lived in the United Arab hours at a time and forced to site published leaked French Speaking on behalf of sation, the country knew clined to give details on the UAE between December 2017 Emirates for years but were sign a confession he was not military intelligence that rights group ACAT, lawyer that weapons could be used contents of the arms order. and February 2018. Am- denied regular access to their even given a chance to read.

Britain hosts Libyan EU rejects Iran ‘ultimatum’ PM, says no military solution to unrest but stands by nuclear deal AFP LONDON Three killed in suspected Mogherini, France, BRITISH Foreign Secretary IS attack in Jeremy Hunt said Thursday Germany & UK voice there can be “no military south Libya solution” to unrest in Libya ‘great concern’ at after talks with the North BENGHAZI: Three people President Rouhani’s African country’s prime were killed on Thursday in minister, Fayez al-Sarraj. a suspected hit-and-run dramatic intervention During a meeting at attack by Islamic State Downing Street also attend- militants on a town in AFP ed in part by Prime Minis- southern Libya, residents SIBIU, ROMANIA ter Theresa May, Hunt said and a military official they discussed “shared con- said, the second such EUROPEAN powers denounced cerns about the deteriorat- attack within days. In the Iran’s threat to resume nuclear ing situation in Libya”. capital Tripoli, three rockets work on Thursday but vowed to “There can be no mili- hit a western suburb over- save a landmark deal with Teh- tary solution–committing night close to the heavily ran despite US pressure. to a ceasefire and a return fortified UN compound but Iran said it would defy some to UN-led political nego- otherwise there was less limits it accepted under the tiations is the only way for- fighting than last week as 2015 agreement, and threat- ward, but it takes two to tan- life slowed down with the ened to go further if Europe, go,” Hunt said on Twitter. start of the Muslim holy China and Russia fail to deliver Sarraj, the head of Lib- month of Ramadan. Gun- sanctions relief within 60 days. ya’s internationally recog- men stormed the south- Tehran says it is respond- nised government, has been ern town of Ghadwa and ing to unilateral US sanctions in Europe this week seeking opened fire before retreat- imposed after President Donald support against an attack ing back into the desert, Trump ripped up what he called on the capital Tripoli by residents said. (REUTERS) a “horrible” deal, dealing a severe strongman Khalifa Haftar. blow to the Iranian economy. The April 4 assault by Europe has stressed the im- Haftar’s self-styled Libyan ceasefire in Libya but its ef- portance of the deal–in which France’s President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel speak during the informal meeting of European Union leaders in National Army (LNA) set off forts have foundered amid Iran agreed to curb its nuclear Sibiu, Romania, on Thursday. (REUTERS) another deadly escalation in divisions at the world body. ambitions in return for sanc- a country mired in violence Haftar is backed by Egypt tions relief–for its own security, US aircraft carrier passes Suez on Iran deployment Russia condemns new Iran sanctions, urges talks since the fall of dictator and the United Arab Emir- and EU president Jean-Claude Moamer Kadhafi in 2011. ates while the status of Sar- Juncker said it would be on the CAIRO: American aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln passed MOSCOW: Russia on Thursday denounced new US sanctions on Britain has pushed for raj’s Government of National agenda at Thursday’s summit in through the Suez Canal Thursday, Egyptian authorities said, as Iran’s mining industry and called for talks to preserve the nuclear a resolution at the UN Se- Accord with world powers is the Romanian town of Sibiu. a US strike group heads towards the Gulf amid rising tensions deal with Tehran. “The United States has just introduced a new pack- curity Council demanding a increasingly shaky. French President Emmanuel between Washington and Tehran. age of sanctions affecting the mining industry in Iran. We strongly Macron appealed for calm, say- US President Donald Trump’s national security advisor John condemn this step,” the foreign ministry said in a statement. ing Europe must work to con- Bolton on Sunday announced the deployment of an aircraft strike Because of the “seriousness of what is happening,” Iran and world vince Iran to stick with the deal. group and bomber task force in a “clear and unmistakable” powers should meet “to determine ways to normalise the situation,” “We must not get jumpy or fall message to Iran that it would respond to any attack on the US the ministry said. Moscow said it understood why Iran, in the face Turkey urges US to respect into escalation,” Macron said. or its allies. To reach the Gulf, the carrier must pass through the of US sanctions, had decided to suspend some of its commitments EU diplomatic chief Federica strategically vital Suez Canal which connects the Mediterranean under the deal. But it urged Tehran to “refrain from further steps to Istanbul poll re-run decision Mogherini and France, Ger- Sea to the Red Sea. General Ralph Groover, the US defence at- curtail the fulfilment of its obligations”, while calling on other partners many and Britain–the three tache in Cairo, commended Egyptian authorities for ensuring the in the deal to meet their promises. Among the steps that needed to European signatories to the vessel’s “complete safety” during its passage, according to a be taken, it said, were moves to facilitate financial transactions and to ISTANBUL: Turkey on Thursday urged the United States to respect its deal–voiced “great concern” at statement from the canal’s Port Authority. (AFP) continue trade and economic cooperation. (AFP) decision to re-run the contentious Istanbul mayoral vote, hours after President Hassan Rouhani’s Washington called for free and fair elections. “The decision to re-run dramatic intervention. and we will assess Iran’s compli- for the summit. Mogherini said in Sibiu. But there are tensions public since Trump took office. elections in Istanbul was taken due to illegal elements that were identi- “We strongly urge Iran to ance on the basis of Iran’s per- she had “a lot of concern” about within the EU, with some coun- In recent days, the US deployed fied in the March 31, 2019 vote, independent of election results,” the continue to implement its com- formance regarding its nuclear- this week’s developments but tries under domestic pressure to an aircraft carrier strike group Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a statement. “Everyone needs to re- mitments under the JCPOA related commitments under the stressed that Iran was so far still take a tougher line on Tehran, to the Gulf–raising military ten- spect the decision by the Supreme Electoral Council [YSK],” it added. in full as it has done until now JCPOA.” Macron warned that “fully compliant” with the deal. particularly after Iranian intelli- sions alongside the diplomatic On Monday, the YSK ordered a re-run of the Istanbul election, which and to refrain from any escala- leaving the deal would “unstitch “We will continue to see gence was accused of mounting discord. Trump hit back at the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) won, on June tory steps,” they said in a joint what we have achieved”. the compliance of Iran to its assassination plots in France, Tehran’s threats by tightening 23. The YSK cited alleged irregularities as claimed by President Recep statement, referring to the Joint “That’s why France is stay- commitments to the JCPOA Denmark and the Netherlands. the economic screws further, Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP). Turkey Comprehensive Plan of Action ing in, and will stay in and I through the lenses of the assess- Europe and Washington slapping sanctions on the Ira- will ensure voters go to the ballot box “as required by our own laws as the deal is known. profoundly hope Iran will stay ments that the IAEA will con- have been at loggerheads over nian mining industry to add to and our international commitments,” Turkish FM said. (DPA) “We reject any ultimatums in,” Macron said as he arrived tinue to do,” she told reporters how to deal with the Islamic re- swingeing measures. In Israel, members of Arab minority embrace Palestinian identity

REUTERS homeland in the 1948-49 war each year to coincide with the member of Israel’s parliament, make up the 74.2 percent ma- KHUBBAYZA that surrounded the creation day that Israelis in the rest of said: “The term Israeli-Arabs is jority. of the modern Jewish state. the country celebrate Inde- mistaken, it’s not accurate. We Professor As’ad Ghanem, LOUDSPEAKERS blared na- The event is a celebration pendence Day. are Palestinians by nationality, 53, a Haifa University politi- tionalist Arabic music across of Palestinian identity that, On Thursday, Palestinian and we are Israeli citizens.” cal scientist and co-author of hillsides in northern Israel Arab politicians and academ- flags flew in the roped-off field He added: “They are say- the book “Palestinians in Is- on Thursday as children ran ics say, reflects a change in where Israeli authorities gave ing Arab-Israeli or Israeli- rael” drew a distinction with across a field waving Palestin- thinking over the decades. permission for the gathering. Arabs in order to say that we Druze and Bedouin Arabs, ian flags. On Thursday, coachloads Across a country lane, Israeli are not Palestinians. We by- many of whom serve in the Is- The scene was a rally for arrived at a roped-off field banners were draped across passed that. We are part of raeli military, taken by many members of Israel’s 21 per- near the Khubbayza, a ruined the hillside from which Israeli the Palestinian people, and as an indicator of integration. cent Arab minority. The Israeli Palestinian village that lay 30 police watched, a drone hover- we are struggling in order to In contrast, most Muslims and term for them is Israeli-Arabs, km (20 miles) south of Haifa ing nearby. be equal citizens.” Christian Arabs do not serve. but many now reject that label, and was destroyed in the fight- Shouting over the mu- Israel’s population recently A new generation of in- identifying instead as “Pales- ing between Arab and Jewish sic, Rula Nasr-Mazzawi, 42, a Members of Israel’s Arab minority take part in a rally marking the ‘Nakba’ passed the 9 million mark, ac- tellectuals and politicians tinian with Israeli citizenship,” forces in 1948. psychologist, said many of the or ‘Catastrophe’, lamenting the loss of their Palestinian homeland in the cording to the country’s Cen- were “much more strong than or simply “Palestinian”. It and hundreds of others first two generations of Arabs 1948-49 war, near the village of Khubbayza, on Thursday. (REUTERS) tral Bureau of Statistics. This those in the 50s and 60s”, Each year they hold a gath- are now marked on paper and in post-1948 Israel were too includes 1.89 million Arab citi- and voiced their community’s ering to mark the “Nakba” - or digital maps by groups such as scared to discuss matters of younger generation, the third very loudly as Palestinians,” zens - mostly Muslim, Druze complaints about discrimina- “Catastrophe” - when Palestin- “Palestine Remembered”. identity openly. generation, more and more she said. In an interview earlier and Christians - living along- tion in the job market, and ians lament the loss of their The Nakba rally is timed “But now we are seeing the identifying very frankly and this year Ahmad Tibi, an Arab side the 6.68 million Jews who lack of services, he said. 06 Friday, May 10, 2019

ESTABLISHED SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 Opinion HAMAD BIN SUHAIM AL THANI CHAIRMAN ADEL ALI BIN ALI MANAGING DIRECTOR DR HASSAN MOHAMMED AL ANSARI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF No Stonewalling, Mr President Getting To Know Full Muller report must be made available to the Congress to find out the truth about the scale of Russian interference in the election The Real Trump RESIDENT Donald Trump’s ongo- to disclose his tax return as has been cus- ing attempt to conceal the full story tomary for presidents, his assertions that of Russia’s role in the election that factual news reporting is false and this put him in power escalated Wednes- claim the Mueller investigation was mer- His behaviour suggests that Trump has suppressed or disguised his humanity as Pday to a defining precipice. The itless and need not be shown to Congress he rarely displays empathy or compassion and he never admits an error American public has a right to the truth. or the people. Add the refusals to testify Wednesday, Trump invoked executive before Congress by former White House privilege to defy a Congressional subpoe- counsel Don McGahn and AG Barr, both JONATHAN ZIMMERMAN na for special counsel Robert S Mueller’s of whom are obligated to serve the inter- TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE complete and unredacted report. ests of the American people above those of In doing so, he carried what should be Trump. OR the past several months, I’ve been a subject of unanimous national interest– Also, the previous, Republican-con- playing a parlor game with my mostly the integrity of American elections–fur- trolled Congress displayed the worst ten- liberal friends and family. If you had ther into partisan-politics dencies of single-party 15 minutes alone with Donald Trump, combat. rule by declining to con- what would you say or do? The political stagecraft F The House Judiciary duct a thorough, good- Some people reply that they’d try to Committee correctly voted that has shrouded release faith investigation of the persuade him to alter his political positions to hold Attorney General of the Mueller report ever election on bipartisan on immigration, abortion or the environ- William Barr in contempt since its conclusion, from terms, with or without the ment. Others would ask him about the for not producing the sub- Barr’s misleading four-page Trump administration’s Russia investigation, perhaps to catch him poenaed documents. backing. in some kind of admission of guilt. Still oth- Absent an unexpected summary to the insistence The nation has been ers would simply tell him to be fruitful and reversal from the executive on keeping parts led into a thicket with no multiply–just not in those words. branch, the full chamber secret, has backfired comfortable path forward. But I’d take a very different tack. “Mr. should vote on the con- The hardening of par- President,” I’d ask, “who was your first tempt citation and contin- ty lines appears likely to childhood friend? And what did the two of ue to demand disclosure of the full Muel- force the disclosure issue into the courts. you do together?” ler report. The inexcusable veil of secrecy Congressional censure of Barr will am- That’s because I want to confirm that maintained by this White House belies plify talk that the House should begin an he is a real human being, with real human Trump’s insistence he has nothing to hide. impeachment investigation against the emotions and experiences. When Donald The nation deserves to know whether president or attorney general, regardless Trump was a kid, did he climb on jungle- he does. Even more importantly, the full of whether a Republican Senate could ever gyms and see-saws? Did he play tag? And extent of interference with the election be expected to vote for removal. did he laugh and cry, just like the rest of us? process at the heart of American gov- The political stagecraft that has It’s hard to imagine because Mr. Trump ernance needs to be understood and ad- shrouded release of the Mueller report has suppressed or disguised his humanity. dressed so 50 states’ election officials can ever since its conclusion, from Barr’s He rarely displays empathy or compassion. prepare adequately for the 2020 election. misleading four-page summary to the He won’t show any vulnerability. And he Many parties can fairly shoulder insistence on keeping parts secret, has never admits an error, which is why per- blame for this impasse, which has lurched backfired. Immense questions of account- suading him to change his mind would be steadily toward full Constitutional crisis. ability and oversight raised by the games- a fool’s errand. Trump’s intransigence remains a defining manship must now be confronted. To set- That’s precisely what so many of his characteristic in virtually every facet of his tle them, the full report must be handed supporters love about him, of course. He’s public life. Evidence includes his refusal over for Congressional review. not just another political phony, they say; he’s the real deal. He won’t pretend to be through the revolving doors of the hospital childhood, his family, his friends. I’ll ask anything other than what he is. But they’re where Pat was being treated. him about his favorite pop songs and mov- wrong. Nobody–really, nobody–is as grim- Mr. Young is said to then have gone ies and athletes. I’ll ask him to tell me what ly narcissistic and sadistic as Mr. Trump down to his tour bus in the hotel parking made him happy and sad. I’ll ask him about appears. There is decency and compassion lot and composed “Campaigner,” which he the first time he was scared. inside all of us, even Donald Trump. He played in concert a few hours later: I won’t tell anyone what he says. Mr. just acts like there isn’t. Hospitals have made him cry, Trump doesn’t want you to know, be- And that brings to mind Richard Nixon, But there’s always a freeway in his cause then his cover will be blown. But the only president in recent memory who eye. Though his beach got too crowded he’s a human being, just like everyone has rivaled Mr. Trump in heartlessness for a stroll, else. Over the years, Neil Young has oc- and vindictiveness. Nixon kept a lot of that Roads stretch out like healthy veins. casionally substituted Ronald Reagan and under wraps, but it was exposed when the And a wild gift horse strain the reins, George W. Bush for Richard Nixon when Watergate tapes were released. There, in Where even Richard Nixon has got he performs “Campaigner.” Perhaps he’ll reel time, we heard the real Richard Nixon: soul. Mr. Young told the legendary rock brush off the song once more and add our bigoted, callous, paranoid and ruthless. journalist Cameron Crowe that he felt sorry current president: In 1970, after National Guardsmen for the disgraced ex-president. Though I campaigned all my life to- opened fire on antiwar protesters at Kent Everyone loves and is loved. Everyone wards that goal, I hardly slept the night you State University, folk-rock star Neil Young feels pain. Everyone has got soul. Even wept. Our secret’s safe and still well kept, had composed the most famous musical re- Richard Nixon. Where even Donald Trump has got soul buke of Nixon: And, we should add, even Donald Tin soldiers and Nixon coming, We’re Trump. Yes, Mr. Trump has told lie after (Jonathan Zimmerman Teach- finally on our own. This summer I hear the lie. But his biggest fabrication is his public es Education And History At The drumming, Four dead in Ohio. persona of incessant spite, malice and cru- University Of Pennsylvania. He Is But six years later, watching television elty. He is all that, but he is not only that. The Author (With Emily Robert- in his hotel room, Mr. Young reportedly Nobody is. son) Of “The Case For Contention: saw a news bulletin that Nixon’s wife Pat So in my imaginary 15 minutes with Teaching Controversial Issues In (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE) had suffered a stroke and, later, footage of Donald Trump, I will find ways to bring American Schools” (University Of a visibly distraught Richard Nixon, moving out something else. I’ll ask him about his Chicago Press). The Path To A Fair And Open Internet Under net neutrality, ISPs would be prohibited from blocking, throttling and allowing for paid prioritization of content HENRY A WAXMAN Congress to act. I urge my former col- dictional hook for enforcing net neutrality Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), working with TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE leagues to reach bipartisan consensus and rules without further action by Congress. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.), recently focus on locking in gains now rather than I supported this action, but because launched a bipartisan working group on waiting until after the 2020 election. of worries that the common carrier clas- net neutrality that could attract like minds INCE the rise of the internet, there Back in 2010, when I chaired the sification could open ISPs to further con- and offer fresh approaches to settle this is- have been concerns that the domi- House Energy and Commerce Commit- trols, others objected. When the Trump sue conclusively. nance of a relatively small number tee, we worked painstakingly to craft a net administration took office, its chosen FCC Net neutrality is one of an ever-growing of internet service providers could neutrality bill that would win bipartisan chairman, Ajit Pai, quickly moved to re- list of communications policy issues that Spotentially threaten its open nature. support. We brought competing industry peal the Wheeler FCC rules. That action demand action by policymakers, including I sought to prevent that outcome during and consumer groups together to forge a is now being challenged in the courts. To measures to expand rural broadband, deal my time in Congress by writing principles compromise that settled questions about their credit, Democrats are not waiting with the growing concentration of economic of net neutrality into law. how to keep the internet open. for a court decision but are trying to bring power in digital industries, protect consum- Under net neutrality, ISPs would be The draft bill–it was never introduced legislative order to what has become per- er privacy and secure cyberspace. These are prohibited from blocking, throttling and –was far from perfect. It was based on sistent regulatory turbulence. the issues that will define the next decade allowing for paid prioritization of content. the status of the industry at that time, for Key members of my old committee and the next century. Let’s get net neutrality In other words, they could not prevent example, making distinctions between tors to fill the void. First, the Federal Com- have introduced and passed through the done now and bring certainty to how an open subscribers from accessing websites, slow wireless and wired broadband rules that munications Commission tried to adopt House of Representatives the Save the internet will be achieved across the country. down or speed up websites, or receive pay- should not be made today, 10 years later. regulations using its existing authority un- Internet Act to restore regulations from This battle should have been resolved a dec- ment from content providers seeking to But it had broad support, and it would der the law. 2015. I would have voted for this bill, but ade ago. It should fester no longer. put particular websites or content “first have created a baseline for net neutrality. However, the DC Court of Appeals there’s one problem: It will probably die in in line.” While we have come close to this Unfortunately, House Republican invalidated these rules, finding that they the Senate in light of partisan opposition. (Henry A Waxman, a past chair- goal, we have not yet achieved it. Instead, leaders backed out. They knew they were went beyond what the law permitted the History, I fear, is repeating itself. man of the house energy and commerce for more than 15 years, policymakers have likely to take control of the House and agency to do. Then, in 2015, under the And yet there are signs a legislative committee, represented california’s been locked in an epic arm-wrestling could rather write their own bill–or no leadership of Chairman Tom Wheeler, effort can gain sufficient Republican sup- 33rd congressional district from 1975 to match over net neutrality. bill–later. Republicans indeed took the the FCC’s approach was to reclassify ISPs port. This is not based on wishful thinking, 2015. he is chairman of waxman strate- That long delay and the need for reso- House in 2010 and then failed to produce a as common carriers under Title II of the but rather on the express positions and gies and an advisor to ncta, the internet lution have created new momentum for bill. Congressional inaction forced regula- Communications Act, providing a juris- actions of key Republicans. For example, & television assn., and comcast.)

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Oil falls as US-China High-level 30-member Swiss team trade fears overshadow supply drop to visit Qatar in Oct, trade on agenda REUTERS HOUSTON Trade exchange between the two countries jumped 28 percent to hit $3.7 billion last year: QC First Vice-Chairman

OIL prices fell on Thursday as RAHUL PREETH investors worried about slow- DOHA er crude demand if the United States and China fail to reach a A 30-member strong Swiss trade deal, resulting in higher delegation, possibly involv- US tariffs on Chinese im- ing billionaires and high-level Swiss firms ports that could hit economic government officials, is ex- growth. pected to visit Qatar by the in Qatar The trade dispute be- end of October. Nine Swiss companies and 51 tween the world’s two biggest As a precursor to this larg- Qatar-Swiss joint ventures are economies and a sharp drop er exchange, a small team led in global equity markets out- by Swiss entrepreneur Maya currently operating in Qatar, weighed geopolitical tensions Marburger has visited Qatar with Switzerland being a prime and supply cuts that have and on Thursday met with tourist destination for several lowered global supplies from Qatar Chamber officials and Qataris and expatriates Latin America, Africa and the businessmen in the country. Middle East. The delegation included ing the opportunity to set up Brent crude oil futures fell representatives from various joint ventures and business in 23 cents in seesaw trade to sectors such as premium jew- Qatar. We can take care of their $70.14 a barrel by 11:50 a.m. ellery, corporate communica- corporate communications,” CST, headed for their second tions, private banking, technol- QC First Vice-Chairman Mohammed bin Twar al Kuwari with Swiss denegation in Doha on Thursday. she said. straight weekly loss. US West ogy, furniture and food export. Mohammed Waqaas Texas Intermediate (WTI) “Qatar and Switzerland cluded premium watches and counterparts in all sectors, “Where can you see so many modern houses are being built Ahmed, a private banker who crude futures fell 46 cents to have enjoyed good bilateral jewellery. especially in high-tech indus- things in one place.” Marburg- in Qatar. I think there is tremen- was part of the delegation, said $61.66 per barrel. relations for more than 40 Kuwari described the tries,” Twar said. er said the purpose of the del- dous opportunity for me here in Qatar’s resilience in the face The row has already years. Their economic and strong presence of Swiss com- He called on Qatari and egation’s visit was to develop Qatar, especially among those of the unjust siege imposed by dragged on economic growth trade ties have seen remark- panies and joint ventures in Swiss companies to engage in an understanding of how busi- who wants something special at some of its neighbours have in Asia and a breakdown in able development within the Qatar as a sign of growing bi- effective partnerships for the ness works in Qatar before the their homes,” she said. inspired a renewed sense of Sino-American negotiations past few years,” said QC First lateral relations. interest of the two economies. arrival of a larger delegation in Another delegate, Mari- confidence in investors all over could call global crude de- Vice-Chairman Mohammed Nine Swiss companies and Marburger, co-founder of October. anne Fassbind, a former tel- the world. mand forecasts into question, bin Twar al Kuwari. 51 Qatar-Swiss joint ventures premium jewellery outlet Mar- Nicole Hoch, the founder of evision journalist and part- “Qataris and Qatar have said John Kilduff, a partner He said the combined val- are currently operating in Qatar, burger GmbH, told Qatar Trib- Livingdreams — a Zurich-based ner at Zurich-based PR firm represented and shown the at Again Capital Management ue of trade exchange between with Switzerland being a prime une, “Qatar is full of opportu- furniture showroom that deliv- Dynamics Group, said her world the best in capitalism,” LLC. the two countries jumped 28 tourist destination for several nities. Tourism is a promising ers highly customised furniture company’s interest in Qatar he said, adding that he sees The US Energy Informa- percent to hit $3.7 billion last Qataris and expatriates. field. We need to let people all over the world — said Qatar was a sign of growing Qatar- around $60 billion in total tion Administration expects year. In 2017, it was $2.9 bil- “There is a multitude of know how beautiful Qatar is, was an upcoming and strong Switzerland relations. potential capital that could be global oil demand to rise by 1.4 lion, he added, noting that business opportunities for Qa- with its museums, art, culture market for her products. “So “A lot of mid-cap compa- invested in Qatar by high-net million barrels per day (bpd) Swiss exports to Qatar in- tari companies and their Swiss and buildings.” She added: many buildings and residential, nies in Switzerland are explor- individual. this year. “It’s why OPEC is being a bit stingy with barrels,” Kilduff said, referring to output cuts by the Organization of Petro- Trade deal with China still leum Exporting Countries and Indian firms’ participation doubles allies including Russia. “They ‘possible,’ says Trump don’t want to step into that sit- uation if the trade talks go off at this year’s Project Qatar expo AFP iffs in resolving his differences the rails.” OPEC’s top produc- WASHINGTON with China. er Saudi Arabia has been re- “I am different than a lot of luctant to add more barrels to TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The Indian pavilion com- PRESIDENT Donald Trump people. I happen to think that global supply because it fears DOHA prised of 33 companies and on Thursday held out hopes tariffs, for our country, are very a price crash, even as the or- was led by Federation of In- of salvaging a trade deal with powerful.” ganization is unsure of global INDIA’S participation at the dian Export Organisations China, just hours before Bei- Months of increasing com- supplies for the second half of recently concluded Project (FIEO), an apex trade promo- jing’s negotiators were due to ity and optimism in trade talks the year, OPEC sources said. Qatar 2019 expo has doubled tion body set up by the Min- return to the bargaining table appeared to go up in smoke US sanctions on Venezuela in comparison to its partici- istry of Commerce and In- amid a sudden flare-up in hos- this week as American officials and Iran, and threats to oil pation in the previous edi- dustry, Government of India, tilities. accused China of a wholesale supplies in Nigeria in Libya tion, which is a testament to to promote trade, commerce With punishing US tariffs on retreat from previously agreed have supported oil prices, mit- the efforts made by the Indian and investments between In- hundreds of billions in Chinese commitments -- a claim Beijing igating the impact of the trade exporters and the Embassy, a dia and other countries. merchandise due to jump after strongly rejected. dispute, analysts said. Brent statement said on Thursday. The Indian exports to midnight, Trump told reporters “They took many, many and WTI have risen more than The Indian pavilion at Qatar have increased by he had received a letter from his parts of that deal and they re- 30 percent so far this year. the Doha Exhibition & Con- 13 percent during 2018-19 Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, negotiated. You can’t do that,” “The supply uncertainty vention Centre was jointly (April-February) over the cor- and would likely speak to him by Trump said on Thursday. is what’s holding the (US oil) opened by Minister of Com- responding previous year. telephone later. Since early this year, the market above $60 a barrel,” merce & Industry HE Ali bin The Indian pavilion at Project Qatar expo was jointly opened by The presence of Indian “It’s possible to do it,” trade talks have worked to re- said Phillip Streible, senior Ahmed al Kuwari and Indian Minister of Commerce & Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari and products in Qatari market is Trump said of the trade deal at solve Washington’s grievances market strategist at RJO Fu- Ambassador to Qatar HE P Indian Ambassador to Qatar HE P Kumaran likely to go up in near future the White House. “I did get last of industrial theft, massive state tures in Chicago. “The demand Kumaran. due to rapid boom in the con- night a very beautiful letter from intervention in markets and a uncertainty is what has it in The ambassador took a and was briefed by the exhibi- products displayed at the ex- struction sector in Qatar, the President Xi.” yawning trade deficit. the red today. But we’re hold- tour of the Indian pavilion tors about their world-class hibition. statement said. But Trump warned he was SEEL ALSO PAGE 8 ing pretty good.” also more than happy to use tar- OPEC in dark on oil supply as Russia, Iran cut exports

REUTERS ly to drop further in May as at the Jeddah meeting and it to assess the final impacts on in Iranian exports this month US President Donald DUBAI/LONDON the United States tightens seemed more than a short- balances, the severity of the remains to be seen. Tehran’s Trump has said he called the screw on Tehran’s main term technical glitch. problem could mean up to biggest oil customer, China, OPEC and the group’s de facto OPEC is in the dark on the oil source of income. Shipments “It’s potentially signifi- 400,000 bpd (barrels per day) has yet to say whether it will leader, Saudi Arabia, and told supply outlook for the second from Venezuela, also under cant,” one of the delegates said of Russian exports could be keep buying despite the US them to lower oil prices. Ri- half of this year, with Iranian US sanctions, could fall more of the pipeline halt. Output cut pulled out of the market for decision to end waivers that yadh, however, is reluctant to and Russian outages look- in coming weeks. Still, the delegate added, OPEC, Russia and other longer than earlier anticipat- had allowed limited Iranian boost supply quickly and risk a ing increasingly significant The dearth of information the price of Brent crude - close non-member producers are ed,” they wrote. exports. price crash. but Saudi Arabia reluctant to is a headache for OPEC and al- to $70 a barrel, down from reducing output by 1.2 million That would further tighten OPEC, Russia and other On Wednesday, a Gulf pump more due to fears of a lies led by Russia, which gath- a 2019 high of $75.60 last the market, with OPEC signal- non-member producers are source familiar with Saudi price crash, sources in the or- er in June to decide whether to month - suggested traders saw bpd from January 1 for six ling even before the Druzhba reducing output by 1.2 mil- plans said the kingdom had re- ganisation said. renew a supply-cutting deal. no major risk of any shortage. months, a deal designed to outage that demand would lion bpd from January 1 for ceived moderate crude-buying An oil contamination A panel of ministers meets Other OPEC sources said stop inventories building up exceed supply by more than six months, a deal designed to requests from countries that forced Russia to halt flows on May 19 in Saudi Arabia to there were conflicting views on and weakening prices 800,000 bpd in the third stop inventories building up previously took Iranian oil, along the Druzhba pipeline, discuss the market and make the significance of the Russian quarter. and weakening prices. although production would a key conduit for crude into recommendations. outage, and that the complex- A further cut by Russia OPEC’s agreed share of the stay under its OPEC+ quota in Eastern Europe and Germany, Two delegates from the ity of Russia’s pipeline sys- egate said. would mean producers in the cut is 800,000 bpd but its ac- June. in April. The suspension left Organisation of the Petroleum tem meant the issue was not Analysts at Citigroup saw alliance known as OPEC+ ex- tual reduction is far larger due Iraq, another OPEC mem- refiners scrambling to find Exporting Countries said the straightforward. the Russian export loss as ceed their pledged output re- to the losses in Iran and Ven- ber able to raise output at supplies and its duration is Russian outage, on top of Ira- “I’m not quite seeing the enough to affect the balance ductions by an even greater ezuela, which are exempt from short notice, said on Sunday it unclear. nian and Venezuelan export impact in terms of supply between supply and demand. margin. voluntary reductions under would not decide unilaterally Iran’s oil exports are like- losses, would be discussed shortage,” another OPEC del- “While it is still difficult The full extent of the drop the OPEC+ deal. on any production boost. 08 Friday, May 10, 2019 Economy & Business

In Wall St TRADE WAR HOTS UP US goods debut, Uber trade deficit set to turn with China a corner hits 5-yr low REUTERS AFP WASHINGTON NEW YORK THE US goods trade deficit UBER is expected to re- with China, a focus of Presi- veal pricing Thursday for dent Donald Trump’s “America a massive share offering First” agenda, dropped to a five- that is a milestone for year low in March amid a surge the ride-hailing industry in exports, including soybeans. and the so-called “shar- The report from the Com- ing economy,” but which merce Department on Thurs- comes amid simmering day came amid escalating trade concerns about its busi- tensions between Washington ness model. and Beijing. Trump threatened San Francisco-based on Sunday to raise tariffs on Uber was set to begin trad- $200 billion worth of Chinese ing Friday on the New goods from 10 to 25 percent on York Stock Exchange in Friday. China has promised to one of the largest initial retaliate if the duties were im- public offerings in the tech posed. sector. Reuters, citing US govern- Depending on the pric- ment sources, reported on ing, Uber’s market value Wednesday that China had could be between $80 backtracked on almost all as- billion and $100 billion, pects of a trade deal between a huge figure that reflects Washington and Beijing. China how it has disrupted the on Thursday appealed to the local transportation sec- The trade war between the US and China, which seemed to be nearing an end, has suddenly escalated with the threat of new tariffs. United States to meet it half- tor. way to salvage a deal that could Analyst Daniel Ives of end their trade war. Wedbush Securities said The politically sensitive Uber has the potential to goods trade deficit with Chi- be a transformative com- China asks US to meet na decreased 16.2 percent to pany and “is paving a sim- an unadjusted $20.7 billion, ilar road to what Amazon the lowest level since March did to transform retail/ 2014, also as imports from ecommerce and Facebook the world’s No. 2 economy fell did for social media.” 6.1 percent. Exports to China it halfway as tariffs loom jumped 23.6 percent in March. When adjusted for seasonal fluctuations, the shortfall with China rejects US accusation of backtracking in talks as Trump’s deadline on new tariffs expires on Friday China tightened to $28.3 bil- lion. That was the smallest REUTERS a rally in Florida on Wednes- complaints that caused the by import taxes. since April 2016 and followed BEIJING day that China “broke the United States to launch a trade Since July last year, a $30.1 billion gap in February. deal”, and vowed not to back ‘A threat’ war: Theft of US intellectual China has cumulatively im- Washington last year im- CHINA appealed to the United down on imposing new tariffs Trade tensions and the property and trade secrets; posed countertariffs of up posed tariffs on $250 billion States to meet it halfway to on Chinese imports unless exchange of tariffs between forced technology transfers; to 25 percent on about $110 worth of goods imported from salvage a deal that could end Beijing “stops cheating our the United States and competition policy; access to billion of US products. It last China, with Beijing hitting their trade war, with its chief workers”. China pose a “threat to the financial services; and curren- levied tariffs, of 5 percent to back with duties on $110 bil- negotiator in Washington for A protracted trade war global economy,” the In- cy manipulation. 10 percent, on $60 billion of lion worth of American prod- two days of talks hoping to between the world’s two larg- The stripping of binding US goods including liquefied ucts. Ives said Uber has stave off US tariff hikes set to est economies would damage ternational Monetary Fund legal language from the draft natural gas and small aircraft The overall trade deficit the potential to grow as be triggered on Friday. global economic growth, and warned on Thursday. struck directly at the highest in September. increased 1.5 percent to $50.0 it morphs its ridesharing The two sides had ap- investors pulled their money Renewed tensions between priority of US Trade Repre- Based on 2018 US Cen- billion in March. Economists platform “into a broader peared to be converging on a out of stock markets this week the two economic super- sentative Robert Lighthizer - sus Bureau trade data, China polled by Reuters had forecast consumer engine with deal until last weekend, when amid fears of the prospective powers were hanging over who views changes to Chinese would only have about $10 bil- the trade shortfall widening Uber Eats, Uber Freight, US President Donald Trump agreement unravelling. the negotiations that were laws as essential to verifying lion in US imports left to levy to $50.2 billion in March. The and autonomous initia- announced his intention to Gao said the decision to set to resume later Thurs- compliance after years of what in retaliation for any future US goods trade deficit increased tives.” raise tariffs with his nego- send the delegation led by day and IMF spokesman US officials have called empty tariffs, including crude oil and 0.7 percent to $72.4 billion in But some of the risks tiators saying that China was Vice Premier Liu He to Wash- Gerry Rice renewed the call reform promises. large aircraft. March. surrounding Uber and its backtracking on earlier com- ington despite the tariff threat for a “speedy resolution.” Lighthizer’s office said Gao did not answer direct- The trade data have been rivals were highlighted mitments. demonstrated China’s “ut- tariffs on $200 billion of Chi- ly when asked if China would volatile in recent months amid Wednesday as thousands “The US side has given most sincerity”. nese goods would rise to 25 consider imposing tariffs on big swings between exports of drivers turned off their many labels recently, ‘back- “We hope the US can meet China has made preparations percent from 10 percent at imported U.S services. and imports because of the apps in a US-wide strike tracking’, ‘betraying’ etc... China halfway, take care of to respond to all kinds of pos- 12:01 a.m. (0401 GMT) on While the United States United States’ conflicts with over pay and working con- China sets great store on each others’ concerns, and sible outcomes.” He did not Friday, during the discussions wants to reduce the scale of trading partners. The goods ditions. trustworthiness and keeps its resolve existing problems elaborate. in Washington. its trade deficit with China, trade deficit with Mexico hit a The strikes targeting promises, and this has never through cooperation and con- US government and pri- The tariffs would target it is also seeking stronger record high of $9.5 billion in Uber and its US rival Lyft changed,” Commerce Ministry sultations,” he said. vate sector sources previously chemicals, building materi- protection for American in- March. highlighted a dilemma spokesman Gao Feng said on Gao urged the United told Reuters that a draft trade als, furniture and some con- tellectual property and more When adjusted for infla- for rideshare firms, which Thursday. States to eschew unilateral ac- agreement was riddled with sumer electronics among market access in China for tion, the overall goods trade have faced challenges from Gao told reporters in Bei- tion, while warning China was reversals by China that under- other goods. US companies. deficit increased $0.5 billion to regulators and traditional jing that it was normal for fully prepared to defend its in- mined core US demands. Trump also threatened on Gao described accusa- $82.1 billion in March. taxi operators for using a both sides to have disagree- terests. In each of the seven chap- Sunday to levy tariffs on an ad- tions about Chinese firms The dollar was trading low- business model relying on ments during the negotiating “China’s attitude has been ters of the draft, China had ditional $325 billion of China’s stealing tech secrets as unrea- er against a basket of curren- independent contractors. process. consistent and China will not deleted its commitments to goods, on top of the $250 bil- sonable and said they were cies, while US Treasury prices One group protested Trump told supporters at succumb to any pressure. change laws to resolve core lion of its products already hit not based on facts. rose. Stocks on Wall Street fell. outside the New York Stock Exchange, where Uber is set to list its shares, with some signs reading “Invest in our lives -- Not Jeff Bezos, Blue Origin to unveil big plans for moon presence their stocks.” Uber and Lyft did not REUTERS went to print to provide “an up- US Vice President Mike ate its strategy after Pence’s been intent on moving closer to immediately comment on WASHINGTON date on our progress and share Pence in March called on comments. commercialization. the protests. our vision of going to space to NASA to build a space plat- The company dropped a But his vision is shared by “While we aim to pro- BILLIONAIRE entrepre- benefit Earth.” form in lunar orbit and put possible hint about the an- other billionaire-backed pri- vide an earnings oppor- neur Jeff Bezos is set to un- Blue Origin spokeswoman American astronauts on the nouncement with a Twitter vate space ventures like Elon tunity comparable to that veil plans for missions to the Caitlin Dietrich did not re- moon’s south pole by 2024 “by post last month of a picture of Musk’s SpaceX and aero- available in retail, whole- moon tailored to the US gov- spond to requests for com- any means necessary,” four the ship used by explorer Er- space incumbents like United sale, or restaurant services ernment’s renewed push to ment. years earlier than previously nest Shackleton on an expedi- Launch Alliance, a partnership or other similar work, we establish a lunar outpost in Kent, Washington-based planned. Bezos is likely to tion to Antarctica - a possible between Boeing Co and Lock- continue to experience just five years, people familiar Blue Origin has been tight- frame his strategy to align with reference to an impact crater heed Martin. dissatisfaction with our with the matter said. lipped about its lunar strategy. Amazon’s CEO Jeff Bezos that timeline in a bid to attract on the lunar south pole sharing Blue Origin is developing platform from a significant Bezos, the world’s rich- But people familiar with the funds from the US space agen- the man’s name. its New Shepard rocket for number of drivers,” Uber est man and chief executive of company’s plans, speaking on lunar lander spacecraft that the cy, one of the people said. Bezos, who has talked about short space tourism trips and a said in a filing with securi- Amazon.com, was scheduled condition of anonymity, said company is developing. Blue One industry source said his broader vision of enabling a heavy-lift launch rocket called ties regulators. to host a rare media event in Bezos is expected to lay out de- has also discussed a human the company has been work- future in which millions of peo- New Glenn for satellite launch Washington as this edition tails on lunar missions and a outpost on the moon. ing to refine and acceler- ple live and work in space, has contracts. Facebook’s co-founder Chris Hughes joins calls to break up company REUTERS and hate speech and misinfor- ren, a Democratic presidential tion of “more, and fairer” social sponsibility,” said Hughes, WASHINGTON mation on its networks. candidate, in March vowed to media companies in response who later was an online strat- “We are a nation with a tra- break up Facebook, Amazon. to discrimination he alleges he egist for Barack Obama dur- FACEBOOK Inc co-founder dition of reining in monopolies, com Inc and Alphabet Inc’s has faced as a Republican from ing the 2008 presidential and former Mark Zucker- no matter how well intentioned Google if elected US president Twitter Inc. campaign. berg roommate Chris Hughes the leaders of these compa- to promote competition in the Hughes co-founded Face- Representative Ro Khanna, called for the break up of the nies may be. Mark’s power is tech sector. book in 2004 at Harvard with a California Democrat, said in world’s largest social media unprecedented and un-Ameri- “Today’s big tech compa- the company’s Chief Executive a statement that he agreed that network in an opinion piece in can,” Hughes wrote in the New nies have too much power- Officer Zuckerberg and Dus- in retrospect that US regula- the New York Times on Thurs- York Times piece. over our economy, our soci- tin Moskovitz. He quit Face- tors “should not have approved day. Facebook’s social network ety, & our democracy. They’ve book in 2007 and later said in Facebook’s acquisition of Ins- Hughes joins US lawmak- has more than 2 billion users bulldozed competition, used a LinkedIn post that he made tagram & WhatsApp in 2012.” ers who have also urged anti- across the world. It also owns our private info for profit, half a billion dollars for his He said that “the way forward trust action to break up big tech WhatsApp, Messenger and hurt small businesses & sti- three years of work. is to heavily scrutinize future companies as well as federal Instagram, each used by more fled innovation. It’s time to “It’s been 15 years since I mergers and to ensure no com- privacy regulation. Facebook than 1 billion people. Facebook #BreakUpBigTech,” Warren co-founded Facebook at Har- pany has anti-competitive plat- has been under scrutiny from bought Instagram in 2012 and said on Twitter on Thursday. vard, and I haven’t worked at form privileges.” Facebook did regulators around the world WhatsApp in 2014. US President Donald the company in a decade. But not immediately respond to over its data sharing practices Senator Elizabeth War- Trump has called for the crea- I feel a sense of anger and re- requests for comment. 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IT took Total’s chief executive and a small group of advisers just days to line up the French energy major’s biggest acquisition in almost two decades when it agreed to buy the African assets of US firm Anadarko. Patrick Pouyanne pounced after Occidental Corp trumped Chevron’s $33 billion bid for Anadarko in April with an offer that includes raising financing by selling some of Ana- darko’s operations worth up to $15 billion. Chevron walked away from the race on Thursday. By keeping those in the know to a minimum, the French CEO was able to stay flexible in negotiations, take a swift decision and ensure there were no leaks until the bind- ing deal worth $8.8 billion was an- nounced on Sunday, a Total source said. “Pouyanne proceeded in the same way he did with previous deals: a restricted task force, no bankers and no external counsel,” another source, close to the deal, told Reuters. Throwing out the rulebook that expects CEOs to be surrounded by investment bankers and other ad- visers when dealmaking has become a trademark for the 55-year-old CEO and chairman of Total, who took the helm of the French energy major in 2014. He has taken investors by sur- prise with his acquisitions, such as buying Maersk’s oil and gas busi- ness in 2017 and Engie’s upstream LNG operations in 2018, setting one deal in motion after an unsolic- ited phone call with the controlling shareholder. His strategy, which one analyst has called “opportunistic”, has rap- File photo of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation building in Texas. (REUTERS) idly lifted Total’s growth outlook. Total has made acquisitions worth on the reason for the jet’s flight to source close to the company said. almost $20 billion in the past five Paris, although an industry source A Shell spokeswoman declined to years, under Pouyanne’s leadership. told Reuters the jet was flown in for comment. But the buying spree has in- a meeting with Total. It was not the first time Pouy- creased debt and left its shares lag- Another source familiar with the anne surprised the market. He first ging rivals, such as Royal Dutch Surprising deals matter said Occidental Chief Execu- made a splash in 2017 with the pur- Shell and BP . His manner can also tive Officer Vicki Hollub had flown chase of Maersk’s energy business come across as brash, and industry Pouyanne has taken investors by in with another executive, without for $7.5 billion after an unsolicited sources say it was one reason a deal surprise with his acquisitions, such telling anybody, to discuss Ana- bid made in a phone call to Ane to buy a Libyan oilfield stake has as buying Maersk’s oil and gas darko’s African assets with Total. Maersk Mc-Kinney Uggla, chair- now run into a roadblock. business in 2017 and Engie’s “Of course they (Total) had al- woman of the A.P. Moller Founda- Pouyanne’s move to buy Ana- upstream LNG operations in 2018, ready thought about it. And I think tion, which has a controlling stake, darko’s assets, the French firm’s setting one deal in motion after an they reached out to her and said a corporate source said. biggest acquisition since taking over unsolicited phone call with the ‘Hey Vicki, if you happen to win “The deal was unplanned but it Elf almost two decades ago, will add this, we would really be interest- was a good fit. A banker gave Pat- 5 percent to Total’s output by 2025, controlling shareholder ed’,” the second source said. “She rick the idea and he made it hap- said Bernstein analysts, who rate did not let the phone get cold. She pen,” the source said. Total’s shares “outperform”. where the US shale oil industry is left and flew to Paris overnight, met But Pouyanne’s manner does The assets stretching from Alge- concentrated. with them and heard their deal.” not always win over partners. ria to South Africa bolster his effort Total has built up a strong bal- Occidental did not comment on the When he boasted to a US energy to refocus Total on operations in ance sheet under Pouyanne since the account. conference about the benefits to To- Africa, the North Sea, deep offshore 2014 oil price crash, giving him the A banking source said this deal tal of his deal to buy a $450 million and liquefied natural gas (LNG). The firepower to swoop on Anadarko’s was not the first time Total had held stake in a Libyan field from Mara- deal depends on Occidental (Oxy) assets. But Total was also able to act talks without bankers in the room. thon Oil last year, Libya’s state- completing the Anadarko merger. swiftly because it has long had its The source said it made sense in owned National Oil Corporation “Pouyanne quickly understood eye on the African operations. this case because Total did not need sought to re-negotiate terms, con- that it could be a match made in “Total was already familiar with File photo of Total CEO Patrick Pouyanne in St. Petersburg. (REUTERS) financing and wanted to make a cerned it was too much of a bargain, heaven because Oxy was mainly Anadarko’s portfolio. At some point, quick decision. industry sources said. focused on Anadarko’s Permian they took a closer look at Anadarko’s Another source said Anadarko Two days after Occidental an- Shell, the world’s top LNG Total has said it was in talks assets. And Pouyanne has repeat- assets, particularly in Africa. There had been looking for a partner for nounced its bid for Anadarko on buyer and trader, had been consid- with Libyan authorities to resolve edly said he was not interested in were some discussions, but they its Mozambique LNG project to tap April 24, Oxy’s corporate jet was on ering an approach to Oxy for the financial issues over the deal. NOC Permian,” a source close to the deal did not go any further,” an industry an estimated 75 trillion cubic feet of the tarmac in Paris. Mozambique asset but was caught could not immediately be reached said, referring to the Permian Basin source said. recoverable gas. Both firms declined to comment off guard by Total’s rapid move, a for comment. Global stock markets tank as trade tensions fester AFP dices were up to two percent tinue today, but investors are have fallen sharply, the price the US and China were quick- LONDON down at the close, getting not holding out much hope,” of gold has edged higher and ly dashed, albeit not squashed no comfort from Wall Street Madden added. the Japanese yen has rallied altogether, making the next WORLD stock markets had where the Dow Jones index Oil fell amid concern about against the US dollar,” Capi- 48 hours of talks all the more another dire session Thurs- had fallen by another 400 the impact of trade tensions tal Economics analyst Simona important for markets,” said day as heightened China-US points by the late New York on the global economic out- Gambarini said. Craig Erlam, an analyst at trade tensions before make- morning. look, while the dollar slipped Chinese trade envoy Liu OANDA. or-break talks in Washington “Stocks have endured a against all its major peers. He returns to the bargaining In Asia on Thursday, had investors rushing for the major sell-off... as trade ten- Trade worries were “fes- table in the US capital later Hong Kong stocks were exits, dealers said. sions between the US and tering as the US and China are Thursday under a tense at- hammered more than two The two-day gather- China have ratcheted up,” set to resume talks, while the mosphere with far-ranging percent while Shanghai end- ing has taken on huge sig- said CMC Markets analyst US has threatened to increase ramifications for the world’s ed 1.5 percent lower and To- nificance since US President David Madden. tariffs on Chinese goods to- two biggest economies. kyo sank 0.9 percent. Donald Trump threatened President Trump claims morrow,” brokers Charles - Important 48 hours For its part, Beijing said to more than double puni- that China ‘broke the deal’, Schwab said in a note. -Beijing has rejected US ac- an escalation was “not in the tive tariffs on $200 billion of and traders have taken that But some assets, consid- cusations of backtracking and interests of the two coun- imports Friday, arguing that as a sign that the relationship ered solid in times of crisis, warned it would not “capitu- tries’ people” but warned it Beijing “broke” their previ- between Washington DC and continued to rise. late to any pressure” as the would impose “necessary ously agreed commitments Beijing is going to get worse. “Since President Trump’s pair enter into eagerly-await- countermeasures” if the tar- Currency dealers monitor exchange rates in a trading room at the on trade. “Trade discussions be- late-Sunday tweet, equi- ed negotiations. iffs were more than doubled KEB Hana Bank in Seoul on Thursday. (AFP) Key European stock in- tween the two sides will con- ties in the US and elsewhere “Hopes of a deal between Friday. England’s Bairstow picks World Cup glory over Ashes win PAGE 13

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AL SADD coach Jesualdo Fer- reira expressed his desire to win the Amir Cup before leav- ing Qatar as the Wolves take on rivals Al Rayyan in the semi-final on Saturday. The 2017 Amir Cup cham- pions have a chance to secure a domestic double after a suc- cessful QNB Stars League campaign which saw them win the league, scoring 100 goals in the process. “The players deserve a fan- tastic end to the season. Since July, we have played a lot of Al Sadd defender Pedro Miguel and coach Jesualdo Ferreira with Al Rayyan coach Gilson De Souza and goalkeeper Fahad Younis during the matches, almost one every press conference ahead of their Amir Cup semi-final at the Al Sadd Sports Club on Thursday. three days because our players were involved in the national there is no time to make up for Al Rayyan coach Gilson showed enough courage in team set up also. them,” he added. de Souza recently empha- their quarter final match “In the Champions League, Al Rayyan on the other sised how much the club is against Al Arabi, staging a we have qualified for the last In the Champions League, hand seem to have regressed banking their season on the thrilling comeback in normal 16, but, I want to win the Amir we have qualified for the since their title-winning sea- Amir Cup. time before beating Arabi on Cup before I leave Qatar,” Fer- last 16, but, I want to win son in 2015/16 under Jorge “Our season was not good, penalties thanks to the heroics reira who announced his de- the Amir Cup before I Fossati. The club has had so we have to look for some of goalkeeper Fahad Younis. parture last month said at a leave Qatar. four different managers since consolation and our main goal “The match against Al press conference on Thursday. Al Sadd’s 72-year-old coach Jesualdo Ferreira during the press the Uruguayan left his post now is to win the Amir Cup,” Sadd will be difficult, but we The Portuguese will also conference at the Al Sadd Sports Club on Thursday. Al Sadd coach in 2016. But, a match against De Souza said. aspire to compensate for our be taking charge of his fourth Jesualdo Ferreira Al Sadd might be what is Al Rayyan have lost both season with the Amir Cup and Amir Cup semi-final match, at home and on the continent. and have upcoming stars like needed to save their season their meetings against Al Sadd ddelight our fans. As players, and since becoming coach The attacking duo of Bagh- Salem al Hajri in midfield after a fourth place finish in this season. A 5-0 drubbing in we will give everything we in 2015, he has overseen a dad Bounedjah and Akram learning from Xavi Hernandez with Al Sadd and everyone the league knocked them out September, followed by an- have to beat Al Sadd and qual- steady rise in the club’s for- Afif have cruised all season, who plans to retire at the end knows how much this tourna- of next season’s Champions other 4-0 humbling in Sep- ify for the final,” Younis said. tunes and has four domes- scoring goals and creating op- of the season. ment means for the fans. League contention and they tember has made the coun- The 47th Amir Cup fi- tic honours to his name. portunities at will. The Wolves “It will be a very tough “We have just one game re- are already out of this year’s try’s own ‘Clasico’ seems less nal will be played at the new They are also yet to lose in also have steady defence with game for us. This is the fourth maining to reach the final. We competition with one group competitive. Al Wakrah 2022 World Cup their last eight matches both Boualem Khoukhi at its heart Amir Cup semi-final for me cannot make mistakes because game to spare. However, The Lions Stadium on May 16.

AFC U-16 & U-19 CHAMPIONSHIP 2020 QUALIFIERS Qatar to play host to Group B in U-19 Qatar U-16 drawn with Yemen, B’desh & Bhutan AFC.COM AFC.COM KUALA LUMPUR KUALA LUMPUR THE draw for the AFC U-16 THE draw for the AFC U-19 Championship 2020 Quali- Championship 2020 Quali- fiers concluded at the AFC fiers concluded at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur yes- House in Kuala Lumpur on terday with the 47 teams real- Thursday with the 46 teams ising their opponents. discovering their opponents. The teams were divided The teams were divided into two zones of West (West, into two zones of WEST (West South and Central) with 25 + South + Central) with 25 teams, and East (East and teams and EAST (East +ASE- ASEAN) with 22 teams. AN) with 21 teams. Qatar, who were the hosts The West, Group A will see of the inaugural Finals in five-time champions Iraq face 1985, will welcome Yemen, Pakistan, Kuwait, Palestine Bangladesh and Bhutan in quarter-finalists Indonesia Group K host Laos face and Oman, while 2014 win- Group E, while Kyrgyz Repub- will host two-time champions opponents in the form of two- ners and 2018 semi-finalists lic will have home advantage China PR, along with Brunei time champions Korea Repub- Qatar have Sri Lanka, Turk- against 2016 champions Iraq, Darussalam, the Philippines lic, 1998 champions Thailand menistan and Yemen for com- Lebanon and the United Arab and Northern Mariana Is- and Chinese Taipei, as they pany in Group B. Emirates in Group F. lands, three teams who have aim to return to the Finals for Quarter-finalists in 2018, In Group A, Jordan will yet to reach the Finals, in the first time since 2004. Turkmenistan will make play host to 2018 runners-up Group G. Top spot in the respective their presence felt in Group C Tajikistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka Vietnam, quarter-finalists groups will earn direct quali- alongside Maldives, Lebanon and Kuwait, while a Central in 2018, will host Group H, fication, while the four best and 1994 champions Syria. Asian derby between hosts with Timor-Leste, Mongolia, second-placed teams will also Four-time champions Iran Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Macau and Australia complet- advance to the 2020 Finals. missed the last edition in In- Cambodia, who missed the on Singapore, Guus Hiddink’s Top spot in the respective awaits in Group B, which also ing the cast. Should the yet to be deter- donesia and will be hoping 2018 edition on goal differ- China PR and 12-time champi- groups will earn direct quali- includes Bahrain and India. Singapore’s last appear- mined host for the Finals fin- to make amends in Group D ence, last made the Finals in ons Korea Republic. fication, while the four best Iran will welcome Afghani- ance in the Finals was in 2004, ish either top of their group or when they host Nepal, Kyrygz 1974 and the young Angkor Vietnam will be making second-placed teams will also stan, Maldives and Palestine, and in their bid to end that among the best four second- Republic and UAE, who were Warriors have Northern Mari- their sixth appearance in the advance to the 2020 Finals. who have yet to reach the Fi- drought, the Southeast Asian placed teams, the next (5th) the champions in 2008. ana Islands, Brunei Darus- Finals and have Guam, Mon- Should the yet to be deter- nals, in Group C. side will play host to two-time second-placed team in the Group E pits 2016 quarter- salam, Malaysia and Thailand golia and 2016 champions Ja- mined host for the Finals fin- Oman have not missed an champions DPR Korea, Hong ranking among all groups will finalists Bahrain against Bhu- for company in Group G. pan in Group J. ish either top of their group or appearance in the Finals for Kong and Guam. qualify instead. tan, Bangladesh and Jordan, Chinese Taipei ended their Three-time champions among the best four second- the past five editions and will Defending champions Ja- Groups with five teams will while defending champions campaign in the group stages DPR Korea have never missed placed teams, the next (5th) look to continue that trend pan will be seeking a record kick-off the 2020 Qualifiers on Saudi Arabia will entertain Af- in 2018 and will entertain Laos, qualifying for the Finals since second-placed team in the rank- when they travel to Saudi Ara- fourth title when the young September 14, followed by the ghanistan, India and Uzbeki- Macau and Australia in Group 2006 and will face Indonesia, ing among all groups will qualify bia, also playing against Syria Samurai Blue, Malaysia and groups of four teams on Sep- stan in Group F. H, while Group I sees seven- Timor Leste and Hong Kong instead. The Qualifiers will be and Pakistan in Group D. Cambodia travel to host na- tember 18, with all ending on Meanwhile in the East, time champions Myanmar take in Group K. played on November 2-10, 2019. In the East Zone, 2018 tion Laos in Group J. the 22nd. 12 Friday, May 10, 2019 Sports Liverpool ‘All worth it’ – Poch leads Spurs rediscovering fear factor, to pinnacle after years of pain says Van Dijk AFP AFP their new, 62,062-seat stadi- LONDON AMSTERDAM um rose above £1 billion. The possibilities for the future are VIRGIL van Dijk believes Liver- SEEMINGLY already down endless. pool are close to rediscovering and out of the Champions Tottenham’s recent Pre- the fear factor that made the League back in October, and mier League form has been club such a dominant force for at risk of missing out on next poor, but their advantage over nearly two decades as they tar- season’s competition during a fifth-placed Arsenal heading get European glory. recent slump in results, now into Sunday’s final round of Between 1973 and 1990 the Mauricio Pochettino and Tot- matches is such that they will Reds claimed 11 league titles tenham Hotspur find them- surely finish in the top four and a quartet of European Cups, selves, improbably, through to again. It will be a fourth straight all four won in an eight-season the final. top-four finish after just two in spell. Liverpool, who will face “No pain, no gain” was the the previous 25 years. Tottenham in the Champions phrase an emotional Pochettino This is their third consecu- League final in Madrid on June used after Wednesday’s stir- tive Champions League cam- 1, were the most feared side on ring comeback to beat Ajax 3-2 paign. Previously, they had the continent and the bench- in the second leg of their semi- enjoyed just one, reaching the mark for the rest of Europe. final in Amsterdam, a Lucas last eight in 2010-11, along with “Hopefully. That’s some- Moura hat-trick taking Spurs an appearance in the European thing we work towards,” said through on away goals. Cup semi-finals in 1961-62. the Dutch captain. “I feel that But, he added, reverting to Tottenham’s Lucas Moura celebrates scoring their third They are now through to City already have that bit of Spanish, “it was all worth it” goal to complete his hat-trick with teammates during their their fifth European final, status because they have been with an all-English showdown UEFA Champions League match against Ajax at the Johan their first since winning the dominating last year so much. against Liverpool to come in the Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam on Wednesday. (REUTERS) UEFA Cup in 1984. “Hopefully we can keep go- biggest club game of all in Ma- Since lifting the FA ing and make it very difficult for drid on June 1, just two months Cup in 1991, the day any team in the world. after the opening of a new sta- Wednesday. from Paris Saint-Germain in keeper Paul Gascoigne shat- “We have a great age group. dium which Spurs had been “No-one believed in us at January 2018. Hugo tered his knee in a Between 20 and 27, 28, so hope- hoping would propel them to the beginning of the season, They lost their first two Lloris. reckless challenge, fully we can do it all together for the next level. we are so close, almost in the Champions League group Spurs’ Spurs’ only success the next couple of years at least When Pochettino spoke of top four and the 1st of June in games and, after a 2-2 draw achieve- has come in the and grow as a team and hope- “pain”, he was not simply re- Madrid playing the final against at PSV Eindhoven left them ment has League Cup. fully get a lot of success.” ferring to this season, but to Liverpool. I think this amazing with one point from nine, they certainly Now Liverpool With a place in Madrid se- the five years since he arrived season in our new home and seemed dead and buried. come against stand between cured, Liverpool still have an in north London from South- this chapter that we are going to However, they scraped the odds, but at them and Champi- outside chance of winning their ampton, a period in which he close now -- to close the chapter through, then ousted Borussia the same time it is ons League glory. Tot- first domestic title since 1990. has fought to establish Spurs playing a final, and if we win, it Dortmund, edged out Manches- a confirmation of their tenham have won just “If it happens, it happens. as a top-four force in the Pre- would be an amazing book.” ter City in an epic quarter-final, new status as one of the one of their last 14 match- We have no influence on that. mier League and regulars in the Doubts were raised about and now they have beaten Ajax, game’s leading powers. es against the Anfield side. They have it in their hands,” Champions League. Tottenham’s capacity to main- coming back from 3-0 down on They climbed into the top “Leave me to relax a lit- added the PFA player of the In England, the phrase “to tain a challenge at home, never aggregate and with their talis- 10 of the most recent Deloitte tle bit. There will be time to year. do a Spurs” was never a good mind abroad, after they failed man, Harry Kane, out injured. Football Money League, just talk about Liverpool,” said “We’re still in this season thing, but that has changed. to make any new signings last “This year has been crazy -- behind bitter rivals Arsenal, Pochettino. and still anything is possible. If “To have brought the club summer while so many of their and not just for us -- but already with revenue of £369m last “They are heroes too, and of it doesn’t happen then it’s not to the final of the Champi- leading players had been in- after three matches in the group year. course it’s going to be an amaz- the end of the world. We’ve had ons League is very close to a volved at the World Cup to the stage we were practically elimi- They recently announced a ing final between two English a fantastic season, both of us. miracle,” Pochettino said at end. Indeed, Lucas remains nated and now we find our- world-record net profit of £113 teams that for sure we are go- Man City have been outstand- the Johan Cruyff Arena on their last new signing, bought selves in the final,” said goal- million, although the cost of ing to enjoy a lot.” ing as well.” Returning Federer saves two match points in Madrid, Osaka crashes out

AFP seed to advance. third set. But my service per- MADRID Federer said nothing was centage was down.” decided until the end of a match Djokovic, who now boasts a ROGER Federer saved two played in difficult swirling staggering 66-2 record against match points to defeat Gael winds and challenging condi- French players, said he is slowly Monfils and reach the Madrid tions. lifting his clay game. Open quarter-finals on Thurs- “I had a tough run of five “I felt good on the court in day but women’s world number losing games late in the second general and played well,” Djok- one and top seed Naomi Osaka and into the third,” said the ovic said. Golden State Warriors Kevin Durant grabs his leg after injuring him- was dumped out in a last-eight 20-time Grand Slam champion “Coming into the match self against the Houston Rockets during Game Five of the Western shock. who will face Austrian fifth seed I had confidence knowing I’d Conference semi-finals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena in Federer, playing only his and recent Barcelona champion never lost to my opponent.” Oakland, California on Wednesday. (AFP) second match of a 2019 come- Dominic Thiem for a place in The Madrid champion in back to clay after three years the semi-finals. 2011 and 2016 is searching for away, needed two hours to de- “I just hung in there, sav- his top clay form as he begins Warriors hold off Rockets, feat French showman Monfils ing two match points (to force a the chase for a fourth straight 6-0, 4-6, 7-6 (7/3). final-set tiebreaker). Grand Slam title when Roland Osaka fell for the second “It was a very stressful situ- Garros starts in a little over Durant suffers calf strain time in two months to Federer’s ation. Now that I’m through it, two weeks. Djokovic next faces Swiss compatriot Belinda Ben- I’m very excited with the win. ninth seed Marin Cilic after the AFP pain and looked down at his cic, exiting 3-6, 6-2, 7-5. Ben- This match gave me a lot of in- Croatian put out Laslo Djere LOS ANGELES lower right leg. cic also beat the double Grand formation, it showed how tricky 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, winning 11 of the “He’s done a lot for us. We Slam winner in March at Indian clay can be with the wind and last 13 games. GOLDEN State pulled out a got to have his back – that is Wells. everything. But I tried to take Thiem, the 2018 runner-up, 104-99 victory over the Hou- what tonight was about,” said Men’s top seed Novak Djok- the bad bounces and the rest defeated Monte Carlo winner ston Rockets on Wednesday as Warriors Stephen Curry. ovic, however, motored into the and just play positive tennis.” Fabio Fognini 6-4, 7-5 while the Warriors survived the loss Thompson finished with 27 last eight as he hammered Jer- Against an inspired Bencic, Stan Wawrinka made it a Swiss of superstar Kevin Durant to points, Curry 25 and Durant emy Chardy 6-1, 7-6 (7/2). Osaka served for the match in hat-trick on the day, beating Ja- grab a 3-2 lead in their second 22 for the Warriors, who con- Federer admitted he strug- the third set leading 5-4, but pan’s sixth seed Kei Nishikori round NBA playoff series. tinued a run of home wins by gled to get past the talented could not touch a backhand re- 6-3, 7-6 (7/3). Roger Federer returns the ball to Gael Monfils during their ATP Madrid Draymond Green and Klay the teams in the series. Monfils, seeded 15th, before re- turn winner. Two-time women’s cham- Open round of 16 match at the Caja Magica in Madrid on Thursday. (AFP) Thompson nailed clutch three James Harden was the cording his 1,200th career win. “When you play against a pion Simona Halep overcame pointers late in the fourth game’s leading scorer with 31 It took a comeback from good player, you have to expect Ashleigh Barty 7-5, 7-5 to reach “For me, it’s a huge victory, es, but still, it was very difficult quarter for the Warriors but points for the Rockets, who 4-1 down in the final set after that they are going to play great her fourth Madrid semi-final. it’s a huge match I played to- and every point was important.” the buzz after the game was were outshot by the Warriors sweeping the first set in 18 min- at times,” Osaka said. Romania’s third seed and day,” said Halep. Sloane Stephens downed not about the win but rather from the field 46 percent to 42 utes, combined with a dominat- “I feel like I was negative on former world number one will “It means a lot that to win. It Petra Martic of Croatia 6-4, 6-3 the health of Durant. percent. ing tiebreak for the Swiss fourth myself, but I tried to fix it in the next play Bencic. was on clay so I liked my chanc- in her quarter-final. The Warriors said he had suffered a right calf strain but Bucks into East finals Durant is expected to undergo Milwaukee became the first an MRI scan to determine the team to reach the NBA’s final Quick read full extent of the damage. four as the top-seeds beat the Ferrari need to recover their testing pace: Vettel Warriors coach Steve Kerr visiting Boston Celtics with a Jordan takes British Masters lead with sounded cautiously optimis- 116-91 series-clinching victory. REUTERS Thursday. new course record 63 tic – hoping for the best but The Bucks used balanced BARCELONA “I think the first four races also preparing for something scoring and a stingy defense for us have been a little bit up- ENGLAND’S Matthew Jordan fired a brilliant nine-under-par 63 for a worse if it does turn out to be to eliminate the fourth-seeded FERRARI are taking strength and-down. There were stretch- new course record at the Hillside Golf Club to grab the lead in the more serious like a ruptured Celtics in five games, avenging from their pace in pre-season es where the cars felt really British Masters first round on Thursday. Achilles. a seven-game first round loss testing as they seek to dash good and other parts where the Making only his ninth European Tour appearance, the 23-year-old “We are all disappointed to Boston last season. Mercedes’ bid for a fifth suc- car hasn’t -- but deep down we showed no signs of nerves, finishing two shots ahead of compatriot for him. Excited about the win “It’s amazing. It was a team cessive one-two finish in Sun- know that the car is strong. Matt Wallace and Marcus Kinhult of Sweden. Five birdies on the but concern for Kevin. He had effort,” said Antetokounmpo. day’s Spanish Grand Prix. “So, we are trying to put front nine and one immediately after the turn helped tournament been on this incredible playoff “We did not mess around with Sebastian Vettel, a four- the bits together and trying to invitee Jordan surge ahead of the pack and he clinched his ninth run. I am proud of the guys the game. We did our job. We times Formula One world understand. We haven’t found birdie with an excellent approach into the 15th. and the way they pulled out defended. We moved the ball. champion with Red Bull, the silver bullet - but in the “I’ve known him (Jordan) for a long time, we all know what he’s this win and we will see about That’s how we were able to warned there was no silver last 10 years I never found the capable of,” said tournament host Tommy Fleetwood, who finished Kevin tomorrow,” said Kerr. close the game.” bullet but recovering the sort silver bullet so I don’t think it five shots off the lead after a 68. Durant’s injury occurred It marks the first time since of speed they showed in March Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel during exists.” “That’s a tremendous first round and I think it will be good for him innocently enough after he hit 1983 that the Bucks have won a would be a step in the right di- the press conference in Barce- Ferrari dominated pre- now. I’ve seen some of his scores and he’s not played as well as I a jumper from the right side playoff series against the Celt- rection. lona on Thursday. (REUTERS) season testing at the Circuit de know he wants to this year, but when you’re first turning pro it’s dif- with just over two minutes left ics, who won the first game in “Obviously, the car was re- Catalunya but Mercedes have ferent and now the experience being at the top of the leaderboard in the third quarter. He took a this year’s series before drop- ally good in testing. We arrived a little bit to feel the same,” won every race since then in for a few days will be really, really good.” (REUTERS) step forward then grimaced in ping four consecutive contests. in Australia and we struggled the German told reporters on one-two formation. Sports Friday, May 10, 2019 13

World Medical Association Vaughan to feel Rayyan, Police go labels Semenya rules ‘reverse ‘staggered’ if doping’ DPA Archer misses 1-0 up in semis FRANKFURT FORCING potentially intersex out on Ashes Lions experience a tough time against mighty Al Arabi in Amir Cup v’ball athletes to reduce their level of testosterone is wrong and is AFP land Test captain, was under- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tantamount to “reverse dop- LONDON standably more guarded when DOHA ing”, the vice-chairman of the asked about Archer’s Test pros- World Medical Association MICHAEL Vaughan says he pects. HOLDERS Al Rayyan Club said on Thursday. will be “staggered” if rising “When you watch him play and Police clinched the open- South Africa’s world and star Jofra Archer plays no part in these games, you are always ing matches in their best-of- Olympic 800m champion Cast- in this season’s Ashes series looking towards the Ashes,” he three semi-final series at the er Semenya lost her appeal last even though the fast bowler said. prestigious Amir Cup Volley- week at the Court of Arbitra- has yet to make his Test debut “It will be interesting to ball Championship at the QVA tion for Sport (CAS) against a for England. see how he develops through- Indoor Hall on Wednesday. testosterone level cap planned Barbados-born Archer is out these games and how he The 13 time-time winners by ruling athletics body the only three games into an inter- handles everything but so far I and reigning double Arab Club IAAF. The new rules came into national career that started last think he’s been fine.” Championship champions Al effect on Wednesday. week, with just two one-day in- Vaughan acknowledged Rayyan Club had to exploit “A person who clearly has ternationals and a Twenty20 in that Root, in his position as every bit of their experience primary and secondary fe- England colours to his credit. skipper, had to be more guard- before posting a fighting 21- male sexual characteristics is a But such has been the Sus- ed as he thinks ahead to the 25 25-23 25-22 28-26 victory woman. However, this person sex paceman’s impact, particu- five-match series against Aus- over Al Arabi Club, the cham- has the luck or bad luck to pro- larly his ability to bowl at 90 tralia. pions on 21 occasions. duce more testosterone than mph (145 kmh) without appar- - ‘Outstanding’ -”He’s out- QVA League champions others,” Frank Ulrich Mont- ent strain, that Vaughan is con- standing,” said Vaughan. “He’s and Arab clubs bronze med- gomery told the Frankfurter vinced he should feature in the different, he plays cricket in allists Police raised vision of Allgemeine Zeitung. Ashes, as well as the upcom- the way I wished I could have their first final after four years He said making people like ing 50-over World Cup, even played the game in terms of when they posted a tough but Semenya take drugs to lower though the Test series does not mentality. straight-set 25-22 26-24 25- their testosterone, as per the start until August 1. “You speak to any psychol- 19 triumph over last year’s new rules, was “reverse dop- “I would be absolutely stag- ogist and they will say ‘you’ve runners-up Al Ahli Club in 77 ing” and should be viewed as gered if he’s not taking part in just got to play another game’. minutes. a “red line” not to be crossed. the Ashes series as well as the It’s very difficult at the high- In the 2013-14, Police, “Doctors should not be World Cup,” Vaughan told re- est level, there’s just too much coached by Damiano Arre- involved in this practice, just porters in London on Thurs- going on in people’s minds,” dendo, had made their fourth like they should not have a day at the launch of the 2019 the former top-order batsman role with doping to improve NatWest No Boundaries cam- added. RESULTS performance,” he added. paign, which aims to increase “I see no reason, whether access to cricket. it’s another game for the Ho- Amir Cup v’ball semi-finals “He’s just got a gift and bart Hurricanes, the Rajasthan (best-of-three series) when you get that kind of qual- Royals to England in coloured Sam Deroo of Al Rayyan spikes the ball against Al Arabi during the semi-final match of the Amir Cup CA hails players’ ity you have to get those play- clothes, to putting the whites Police beat Al Ahli Club 25-22 26-24 Volleyball Championship in Doha on Wednesday. Al Rayyan won the match 3-1 to take 1-0 lead. ers involved in all formats of on and playing Test match 25-19 in one hour & 17 minutes post-scandal the game,” the former England cricket -- he bowls 90 mph, he’s (Police lead 1-0) captain added. got the skill levels. conduct “He’ll win England World “He (also) bats, he fields Al Rayyan Club beat Al Arabi Club 21-25 Cup games, he’ll win them T20 like a gun. He’ll be playing Test 25-23 25-22 28-26 in one hour & 53 AFP games and I’m very, very con- cricket soon. minutes SYDNEY fident that he’ll have a big say “I will drive personally to (Al Rayyan lead 1-0) in winning Test matches this Sheffield and drag him (Root) AUSTRALIAN cricketers’ summer as well as down the out of bed if he (Archer) is not once-notorious behaviour has years.” involved in some stage during and last appearance in the fi- significantly improved amid at- Joe Root, the current Eng- the Ashes.” nal and lost to Al Arabi. But tempts to clean-up the game’s for a couple of seasons, Police culture after the ball-tampering have been very consistent and scandal, Cricket Australia said productive, with their perfor- Thursday. mances speaking louder than The men’s national team words. had no conduct citings during During their victory over QVA Board Member Mubarak Eid Abdulla and Al Rayyan’s Milos Stevanovic receives the man of 2018-19 season, the first clean Al Ahli, Police’s professional Jumbo Electronics representative hand the man of the match award from QVA Board Member Mubarak sheet in seven years, and code players Evandro Guerra (Bra- the match award to Police’s Willner Rivas. Eid Abdulla on Wednesday. of conduct charges at all levels zil), Willner Rivas (Venezue- dropped 74 percent, CA chair- la) and captain John Chigbo newcomer Belgian Deroo con- man Earl Eddings said. collected the majority of the During their victory over Al Ahli, Police’s professional tributed 23, including 18 off “Everyone in Australian points. Guerra had 22, in- players Evandro Guerra (Brazil), Willner Rivas smashes. Marcus Costa also cricket is well aware that it’s not cluding 19 kills, outside hit- (Venezuela) and captain John Chigbo collected the excelled and supported with just winning that counts, but ter Rivas earned 11 with three majority of the points. Guerra had 22, including 19 nine points. how we play the game, and the aces and Chigbo’s 10 had two kills, outside hitter Rivas earned 11 with three aces and For Al Arabi, who are ex- players have certainly embraced blocks. Willner was adjudged pected to hit back in the sec- that spirit,” Eddings said. the best player of the match as Chigbo’s 10 had two blocks. Willner was adjudged the ond match, had Matey Ka- He said umpires had also well. best player of the match as well. ziyski leading them with 25 reported they were being ac- For the Igor Arbutina- points, including four blocks. corded more respect from play- coached Al Ahli, Brazilian ship winners Al Rayyan Club hour, 53-minute cliff-hanger. Tonsic Stern netted 23, which ers as the new, less abrasive professional Rafael Araujo 22 faced tough time. After losing Professional players Kamil had five points off his serves. culture beds in. CA’s bid to points, which included four the opening set to Al Arabi, Rychlicki and Sam Deroo Renan Rebeiro got eight and shed the “ugly Australian” im- blocks. Polish Bartlomiej Li- they had to mount big rallies gained 47 points between some more help from other age comes after players cheated pinski added 13. in the third and fourth sets be- them to lift Al Rayya Club to teammates would have in- by trying to alter the ball with England’s Jofra Archer celebrates the wicket of Pakistan’s Fakhar Defending champions and fore they could wipe out four- a 1-0 lead. Rychlicki fired 21 spired Al Arabi to put up a sandpaper in a Test against Zaman during the first One-Day International match at The Oval in double Arab club champion- point deficit and win the one- kills out of his 24 points, while better show. South Africa in Cape Town. London on Wednesday. (AFP)

Qatar to host YOUNOUSSE, TIJAN CRUISE THROUGH ASIAN OPENER Bairstow picks WC Tokyo Olympics h’ball qualifiers glory over Ashes win in October REUTERS land captain Eoin Morgan) LONDON has had and the way we are QNA playing our one-day cricket.” DOHA ENGLAND batsman Jonny Bairstow also credited the Bairstow said he would rather Indian Premier League (IPL) THE Duhail Complex will win the 50-overs World Cup for sharpening his skills and against host the Asian quali- than the Ashes series against improving his form ahead of fiers for the Olympic Games Australia if he was given the the World Cup. from October 17 to 27. chance to claim only one. The 29-year-old scored This is the second time World Cup returns to 445 runs in 10 matches at that Qatar will organise the England and Wales after an average of over 55 for the Olympic Games qualifiers, 20 years and Bairstow said Sunrisers Hyderabad fran- having played the hosts to the England deserved to win chise, forming a formidable Asian qualifiers for the 2016 their maiden title after all opening partnership with Rio Games. Team Qatar had the hard work they had put Australia’s David Warner. won the event and booked in over the past two years “You go to the IPL to their ticket in the Olympics for to become the number one develop your skills, to put the first time. ranked one-day team. them up against the best in According to the Qatar “I am going (to pick the) the world,” Bairstow, who Handball Association sources, World Cup because it’s been smashed one century and Qatar Team will launch train- so long since we’ve had an two half-centuries during the ing on July 27 to prepare for opportunity to win one,” tournament, said. the Asian qualifiers. Bairstow told Sky Sports. “We saw Jos (Buttler) The draw for the Asian “I think that the amount coming back into the Test qualifiers for the 2020 Olym- of work that has gone into side last summer after a bril- pic Games has Qatar in Group this group of players over the liant IPL. The competition A along with Saudi Arabia, last couple of years, building over there can only improve India, and Hong Kong, while and building, I firmly believe your skills. I genuinely think Group B consists of Bahrain, we’ve put an amount of ef- I’m still learning and improv- South Korea, Iran, and Ku- fort in that gives us the best ing.” wait. Reigning champions Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan clinched their chance. England begin their The winners will directly opening Pool B match in the Asian Beach Volleyball Championship in “Guys have worked day in, World Cup campaign on May qualify for the 2020 Olympic Maoming, China, beating Japanese Jumpei Ikeda Katsuhiro Shiratori day out, taking their games to 30 when they take on South Games in Tokyo, while the 21-18 21-15 in 36 minutes. The second seeds, behind Chinese Num- places that they weren’t at 18 Africa at The Oval in London. runners-up need to play a ber one Gao Peng and Li Yang, will next take on New Zealand’s Alani months, two years ago. That’s The first of five Ashes Tests playoff. Nicklin and Thomas Hartles on Friday. from the vision Morgs (Eng- begins on August 1. 14 Friday, May 10, 2019 TRAVEL

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OME visitors considerr the serenely depopulated the Azores a warm Ice- north side of Faial, land, which is only partly true. But as the story of the Azores I hiked a rocky started to come together. Sbeach path on Sao Miguel Island, I briefly thought I Portugal’s wild Because of that seminal was back in that sub-Arc- tic country. ‘50s eruption, thousands All around me lay the of Azoreans were kind of black and green landscape I had loved in forced to resettle Iceland: lunar fields of Azores isles are in North America The Fort of Sao Joao Baptista is an imposing 1567 lava-rock castle in the city of volcanic rock, covered Angra do Heroismo on Terceira Island, Azores. (TNS) in lichens. On one side, as refugees the azure Atlantic; on the other, a mossy cliff swordfish. Genuino-and-Peter wall soared high above. became our routine on both Steam rose from the nnights in Horta. chunky ground. A faint When in Faial, then, I had to scent of sulfur wafted in sprspring for a sailing tour. Francisco the air. geothermal set usu up with one of his captains, Below me, people wad- Ze MMiguel from Lisbon, on a 37-foot ed in a natural tidal pool. I cruicruiser.se “Can you sail?” Miguel simply climbed down a ladder to join asked when we arrived on the dock. them, bracing for a chill. Instead, “I can tack,” I offered. the brackish water was soothinglyly the “Then you can sail.” And for four warm _ hot in places. Here at Pontanta wonders na- hours, Miguel mostly let me take the da Ferraria, a hot spring blends withth ture helm as I unlocked the achievement of ocean water at low tide, for a thrilling preserve of sailing between two Atlantic islands. swimming experience. mam- Caldeira Velha. An unremitting swell, from a distant I frog-stroked my way to the mals, except A 95-degree water- western storm, made it a blast. We mouth of the lagoon, where cool for the Azores noct- fall slips off the side of a set course for Pico and its volcano _ Swimmers ride incoming waves at Ponta da Ferraria, where Atlantic Ocean waters waves crashed into the rocks. Then ule, a unique daytime bat.) volcano into a lagoon, where glam- at 7,713 feet, the highest mountain in blend with a hot spring during low tide on Sao Miguel Island. (TNS) I let the surf carry me back to the In my last-minute search for lodg- orous couples took turns shower- Portugal and third-highest in the At- heat, past others clinging to ropes ing, I discovered we could have our ing before retiring to warmer pools lantic. As it grew ever closer, Miguel for safety. run of intriguing options throughout surrounded by tree ferns. One pool guided me into the harbor of Made- GETTING THERE I was body surfing on ocean the islands, from villas to ecolodges, was too hot for swimming, with the lena _ and then it was time to turn Delta flies to Ponta Delgada from New York-JFK in the summer. Azores waves in a geothermic pool. Does Ice- rarely much more than 100 euros a water literally boiling. I lingered, around. Pico’s hiking trails and UN- Airlines (aka SATA regionally) flies from Boston and Toronto year-round. land have that? night. And our Sao Miguel digs did then returned to Ponta Delgada for ESCO-listed vineyards would have to During a September visit to not disappoint: Casa da Lomba, a col- our one-hour island-hopper flight to wait for next time. Inter-island flights: Up to $100 one-way on SATA. Be flexible in case of the Azores (“uh-zores,” though the lection of cottages overlooking the sea Faial Island. Faial has its own natural wonders, cancellations; try to book connecting flights on the same ticket. 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In the morning we island within 24 hours for free (see encaminhamentos.sata.pt). the middle of the North Atlantic, I At a nearby pizza parlor on the road- I chose Faial as our next Azores circled the island in our rental jalopy, discovered a fantastic respite with a way, I stared into the black night from island because of its history as a sea- in search of one of the most astonish- Stopovers: Azores Airlines offers a free stopover for up to seven days on temperate climate and an old Medi- the patio and marveled at how far we faring haven, and because of its prox- ing sights in the Azores: the Capelin- the way to Lisbon, Porto and other destinations (stopover.azoresairlines.pt). terranean feel, a recreational hotbed were from most of humanity. imity to two other central islands: hos volcano, or what remains of it. Packages: Many trips (and travel inspiration) are available at azoresgeta- with friendly bilingual people and After our first morning swim Pico, with its towering volcano, and On the scarred western tip of Faial, a ways.com and azores.com. precious little commercialism _ all in the heated wave pool, we drove Sao Jorge. I booked two nights at the black-sand wasteland twists into the of it closer to America than any oth- upward on winding roads to Sao Quinta da Meia Eira, an oceanside Dali-esque contortions of a volcano WHERE TO STAY er European turf. Miguel’s most famous attraction: ecolodge and slice of paradise co-run that erupted underwater in 1957-58. Casa da Lomba: Villas in Mosteiros, Sao Inspired by the vacation packag- Sete Cidades, a three-mile, lake-filled by the friendly Francisco Ribeiro, who An 1894 lighthouse, partly buried in Miguel. es we’d seen online, my companion volcanic crater. From the first scenic I learned was also the man behind ash, sits beside it on the shore, gutted 011-351-910-934-815; booking.com. and I designed our own 10-day trip, overlook, we hiked a steep, hydran- two different sailing charter compa- but iconic. Steps lead to a modern un- first to the trendy baroque city of gea-lined dirt road with sweeping nies on Faial. I wondered if Francisco derground museum. Quinta da Meia Eira: Ecolodge in Castelo Porto on the Portuguese mainland, coastal views on one side, and a lake- was the mayor of the island. As we continued along the se- Branco, Faial. followed by two Azorean isles: Sao side village nestled in the bucolic cal- “Helene was not a problem,” he renely depopulated north side of 011-351-965-435-925; meiaeira.com. Miguel, the largest and most popu- dera on the other. I realized that the replied, when I emailed about the Faial, the story of the Azores started lar, and Faial. We would later reach trail we were walking was actually the recent storm. “We was prepared to come together. Because of that Azoris Angra Garden: Hotel in Angra do a third island by boat, and a fourth rim of the volcano, which last erupted for more.” seminal ‘50s eruption, thousands of Heroismo, Terceira. quite by accident. around AD 500. Faial was a good call. Its main Azoreans were forced to resettle in 011-351-295-206-600; azorishotels.com. Our penny-pinching plan seemed Three miles down the trail stands town, Horta, was our kind of place, North America as refugees. It’s why preposterous from the start, with the Azores’ most photographed over- with a festive marina scene, lively we later met a Denver family in the eight separate takeoffs and landings look, the Vista do Rei. The view is bars and restaurants, and a network tiny Horta airport; their dad left Faial on four airlines, including two quick dominated by a pair of glistening of old Dutch-style windmills. Across as a child. It’s why Azores Airlines inter-island flights on turboprop crater lakes, Lagoa Verde (green) the water, Pico Island’s namesake now re-connects the islands with cit- planes. One of the airlines, low-cost and Lagoa Azul (blue). Legend has it volcano looms over the town. Ban- ies that have big Portuguese popula- Ryanair, was roiled by a threatened the two-tone lakes were formed from ners celebrated the 100th anniver- tions, such as Boston and Toronto. strike for the week of our trip. And the tears shed when a princess and sary of “Peter” _ the name of both And it’s why Faial and the Azores days before we left for Portugal, tropi- her lover, a shepherd, had to part. I a famous whale and the best bar in have only recently begun to bounce cal storm Helene blew right past the was equally enthralled by the site’s town, featuring a signature gin and back, partly through tourism. islands amid 2018’s wild hurricane mysteriously abandoned modernist tonic and festooned with sailing flags season. I decided to purchase a robust hotel, the Monte Palace, which na- from around the world. UNSCHEDULED ISLE travel insurance policy. ture has reclaimed and graffiti artists Craving a great sit-down meal, we We ended up socializing with A lighthouse sits partially buried in ash after the cataclysmic 1950s eruption of the have turned into a work of art. We wandered into a busy waterfront spot Coloradans at the airport because, Capelhinos volcano on Faia. (TNS) RELAXATION ON SAO MIGUEL enjoyed it all for just long enough be- called Genuino. An older gentleman after a bruising argument with the Officially an Autonomous Region fore busloads of British pensioners appeared _ perhaps Genuino himself. rental car company over a preexist- having an ethnic food fete. island seems to have it all. of Portugal, the nine Azores rise along overran the place. “No reservation?” he cried in mock ing dent, we learned that our island- We rented a car to take in more On our final night in the Azores, 360 miles of continental rifts, giving We shifted gears for the evening, horror. “Ah, where are you from?” hopper back to Ponta Delgada had sights _ an 1856 stone obelisk relat- we went barhopping through Angra’s each island its own geothermal char- driving an hour across Sao Miguel to “Minneapolis.” been canceled. Several of us would ing to the Portuguese Civil War; and narrow black cobblestone streets. acter. That rich, black lava stone is the hot springs of Furnas. On the edge “All the way from Minneapolis?! miss our connecting flight to Boston. the Furnas do Exnofre, a volcanic Suddenly the Police’s desert-island everywhere, showing up on villas, ho- of the compact geothermal resort Wait one minute.” Genuino disap- The good news? The airline dutifully park with smoking active geysers con- anthem “Message in a Bottle” was tels and churches. Black cobblestones town was the Poca da Dona Beija, a peared, and in a few moments we were rerouted us via yet another island _ nected by boardwalk trails. And in the blasting from a two-level cocktail bar. even pave the streets of Ponta Delga- lush hot spring where a river of iron- seated at a table for two. Through the Terceira _ with a complimentary ho- morning I took a self-guided walk- I remembered my childhood bottles, da, the regional capital, where we ar- red water flows through five steaming place mats, menus and memorabilia tel room and meals. ing tour that ended with the Fort of aimed for the Azores. rived one evening after our 2 {-hour, stone pools, filled with luxuriating on the walls, we learned the legend A free bonus day of vacation on Sao Joao Baptista, an imposing 1567 “Hundred million bottles washed strike-free flight from Porto. Europeans. This was a more public, of Genuino Madruga: the first Portu- an unexpected Azores island? We’ll lava-rock castle that still maintains up on the shore,” Sting sang ironi- We drove a rental car into the sanitized experience than wild Ponta guese (and 10th person overall) to sail take it. some military presence. (I thought cally. “Hundred million castaways, sunset around a corner of Sao Miguel, da Ferraria _ like an Azorean Blue around the world solo _ and in both Terceira is noted for outdoor ad- I glimpsed a US uniform _ there are looking for a home.” taking in villages, the ocean and an Lagoon. But feeling the heat behind a directions. The restaurant is a shrine venture, and its main city, Angra do still some 2,000 Americans on Ter- My own message in a bottle may abundance of magenta and violet wall of steaming water in one pool, we to his exploits. I absorbed all this Heroismo, is a historic beauty dating ceira, a legacy of the Cold War.) This never have arrived, but I felt plenty at hydrangeas. The big globular flow- found pure relaxation. while dining on a plateful of pungent before Columbus. Our free taxi de- home in these islands. ers, introduced in the 17th century, Later I completed the hot-spring steamed prawns the size of my hands, livered us to the Azoris Angra line virtually every roadside on Sao theme at returning the next Garden hotel on the city Miguel, a visual symbol of the island. night for a square, where this (Named for the unseen acor bird, the delectable “city of festi- verdant archipelago has no native grilled vals” was

The town of Horta, on Faial Island, is a seafaring haven in the Azores, with lively bars and restaurants. (TNS) Friday, May 10, 2019 15 KIDS CORNER HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK world. the guidance and follow-up of ment life ‘is not normal’ and post or from where I imagined DOHA “We were looking for sus- our senior management,” he that teamwork is fundamental the goalposts would be, as tainable designs that repre- continued. to the success of any project. they were not yet installed. I THANI al Zarraa was a young sented Qatar and its culture,” Throughout the project, “I’m very thankful to my imagined the stadium packed engineer when first tasked said Zarraa. “For Al Wakrah Zarraa worked tirelessly with team. They are hardworking, with fans, two teams on the with managing the construc- Stadium, we had various op- his team to deliver a one-of- eager and keen. Our time to- pitch, and in the presence of tion of Al Wakrah Stadium. tions from Zaha Hadid and a-kind venue that would also gether has been both challeng- the Amir His Highness Sheikh On that day, 33 months ago, chose the dhow boat represen- become the heart of the Al ing and enjoyable,” he said. Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, he felt as any Qatari would: tation because it was the most Wakrah municipality. Fast forward almost four and I got goose bumps,” he hugely honoured, knowing he relevant to the city’s seafaring “We worked closely with years to March 2019 and said. had been given a massive re- past.” the community and built a Zarraa oversaw the installa- Zarraa is still not sure what sponsibility. Shortly after the stadium master plan area with cycling tion of the pitch at Al Wakrah he will do when the crowds A structural engineer by design was selected and re- and running tracks and a Stadium in a world record leave Al Wakrah Stadium af- profession and a graduate vealed to the world, Zarraa community market to ensure time of just 9 hours 15 min- ter the final and the venue from Griffith University in was appointed to lead the the area would be used by utes. For anyone in the busi- becomes silent again, but as a Australia, Zarraa joined the team that would build the residents long after the World ness, once a stadium under keen triathlete, cycling or run- Supreme Committee for De- 40,000 capacity venue that Cup has ended,” he said. construction has a field of ning around the world-class livery & Legacy (SC) in 2013 would eventually become Al Zarraa, the SC’s Al Wakrah Stadium Project Manager. Since that day in 2015 play, it becomes clear that the stadium he has helped deliver and soon started doing feasi- the first stadium built from when he first dove into the life shift from construction into may just do the trick until he bility studies for the then pro- scratch for the FIFA World multi-million-dollar scope like a huge honour. Of course, I of a project manager, Zarraa completion has begun. has to go back to work. posed host venues for the first Cup 2022. this you feel it is a big respon- didn’t want to make any mis- started to understand two “The day we laid the pitch, For Zarraa and us all, the FIFA World Cup in the Arab “When you’re first given a sibility and, at the same time, takes and worked daily with things: that project manage- I walked from goalpost to goal- road to 2022 continues.

Experts share insights on effect of sport in promoting healthy lifestyle Qatar University’s Sport Science Program organises symposium at CAS

The programme, ‘Problem solving’ track, has been designed specifically for grade 3 and 4 students in line with their curriculum. Al-Bairaq concludes fifth cycle of ‘Problem Solving’ track program

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK manages the impact of opera- Northern Areas of Qatar. Ras DOHA tions both real and perceived, Laffan Social Communication which may include impacts Program is a joint initiative by QU Sport Science Program symposium on School Sport Interdisciplinary Perspective held recently. QATAR University’s (QU) such as air quality, health and six leading energy companies Al-Bairaq programme, a non- workforce presence in the operating in Ras Laffan: Qatar TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK stitute, Hamad Medical Cor- Programme, said: “The re- traditional educational pro- community. Petroleum, Qatargas, ORYX DOHA poration; and ‘A Skill Theme sults on the effect of physi- ject where students at Qatari The vision of the program GTL, Al-Khaleej Gas, Pearl Approach Teaching for cal inactivity on population secondary schools work in is to create a respectful and GTL and Dolphin Energy. THE Sport Science Program Physical Activity in Schools’, health should be an incentive teams with university-level trustworthy partnership be- QU Section Head of Out- (SSP), at Qatar University’s presented by Dr Ferman Ko- for better and cohesive in- scientists, implements an in- tween the energy industry and reach and Communications (QU) College of Arts and Sci- nukman, assistant professor, terventions of sport science novative educational curricu- community. and Head of Al Bairaq Dr. ences (CAS) organised a sym- Sport Science Programme. and health community in the lum that enables Qatari youth Noora Jabor al Thani ex- posium titled ‘School Sport: The second session in- country. Increasing the level with the capabilities to play pressed her pride in the fifth Interdisciplinary Perspec- volved a presentation on and diversity of physical ac- vital roles in various sectors As many as nine schools cycle of this innovative course, tive’. ‘Physical Activity and Health’ tivity in schools is crucial.” of the country to serve Qatar from within and outside which was developed entirely The event aimed to pro- A participants at the symposium by Dr Abdelhamid Kerkadi, “To date, 18.8 percent of National Vision 2030. by the Al-Bairaq team, with vide an opportunity for aca- associate professor, Human Qatari boys and 15.5 percent The programme, “Prob- Doha, with a total of 222 the assistance of researchers demic researchers and ex- Aspetar; ‘Levels of Physical Nutrition Department in CAS of Qatari girls below the age lem Solving” track, has been students, participated in from Qatar University. perts in the field to share their Activity and Sedentary Be- followed by Anthony Hazeld- of 20 years are obese and designed specifically for grade the track She said, “It is really im- knowledge and experience on haviour in QU Community’, ine, head of National Talent these figures are still rising. 3 and 4 students in line with portant to consider this age topics such as the importance presented by Dr LinaMajed, Identification Programme, Moreover, the latest Qatar their curriculum. Nine schools category and reinforce their of school sport in enhancing assistant professor in CAS; who presented on ‘ASPIRE Active Healthy Kids Report from within and outside Doha The Ras Laffan Social knowledge with skills that physical activity and healthy ‘Physical Fitness and Physi- Talent Identification Program Card (2019) showed that only participated in the track, with Communication Program was could have a positive impact lifestyles as well as the corre- cal Self-Concept of Male and in Schools in Qatar’. The sym- 25 percent of children meet a total of 222 students. established in 2009 and fo- on the students and develop lation of well-being and aca- Female Young Adults in Qa- posium ended with a panel the physical activity guide- Al-Bairaq concluded the cuses on ensuring a two-way their critical thinking, which demic performance. tar’ presented by Dr Bryna discussion by two physical lines for health, while the 5th cycle of “Problem Solv- engagement process with the guarantees their success in all The symposium’s agenda Chrismas, assistant professor education teachers Karim large majority are still con- ing” track by honouring the community, allowing for col- areas.” featured a wide range of top- in CAS; ‘Use of School-based Qabbary and Lee Dewaal, sidered inactive. Developing participating students with lective innovation and deci- Dr. Noora Jabor al Thani ics, including ‘Results from High-intensity Interval Train- who offered their insights on sport practice at a grass roots presence from its sponsor Ras sion-making. thanked Al-Bairaq program Qatar’s 2018 Report Card on ing to Improve Adolescents’ opportunities and challenges level has the same impor- Laffan Social Communication The program offers sup- partners UNESCO Office in Physical Activity for Children Health and Fitness’, present- of PE lessons in schools. tance as developing a strong Program. port to sustainable initiatives Doha and Qatar National and Youth’, presented by Re- ed by Researcher Dr Kathryn Dr Mahfoud Amara, di- base line for elite sport in Qa- The Ras Laffan Social for the benefit of the local Commission for Education, searcher Suzan al Sayegh, Weston, Qatar Metabolic In- rector of QU’s Sport Science tar,” he added. Communication Program community in Al Khor and Culture and Science. ABP organises photography contest for students

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK of community, encourages DOHA creativity, celebrates artistic achievement, promotes pho- THE Academic Bridge Pro- tography and explores the gram (ABP), part of Qatar talents of the students.” Foundation’s Pre-University “We, at the Academic Education, recently hosted a Bridge Program, encourage student photography contest. students to participate in The photographs were the many extra-curricular printed and displayed in activities on offer here and the ABP library for a week within Education City. This so that students and faculty is to encourage students to could vote. Subsequently, widen their horizons and they were moved to the practice their verbal English main corridor of the Penrose skills by presenting their House (Liberal Arts and Sci- photographs to an audience, ence building) so that visitors which, in turn, helps to cre- could also vote. ate a stimulating and vibrant Asmaa Khalifa al Kuwari experience that will help stu- won first place with ‘Corniche People view pictures at the photography contest organised by Aca- Noaimi came second with her Rashid al Marri, events “Participating in photogra- dents perform better in their Towers’ while Alya Hassan al demic Bridge Program of Qatar University. entry titled ‘Nature’. coordinator, ABP, said: phy contests fosters a sense academic studies.”