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GNA council praises Qatar & Turkey Qatar-Germany trade for supporting Libya’s legitimate govt grows 10% to $2.3 bn QNA cal process on clear grounds Tripoli in which there is no place for those whose hands have been in 2019: QC chairman The Presidential Council of stained with the blood of Liby- the Libyan Government of ans, and those who have com- National Accord (GNA) has mitted violations that amount Germany an essential trade partner for Qatar: Sheikh Khalifa praised the role of Qatar and to war crimes and crimes Turkey in supporting the le- against humanity. The coun- Satyendra Pathak gitimate government and the cil also emphasised that those Doha Libyan people during the cur- who have committed crimes rent crisis. against humanity mustn’t es- Germany is an essential This came in a statement cape the justice.” trade partner for Qatar and issued by the GNA Presidency The statement also the depth of the economic re- Council following a meeting stressed the need to resume lations between the two coun- headed the Council’s Chair- Last Monday, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for production and exportation tries can be gauged from the man Faiz Al Sarraj, and at- Defence Affairs HE Dr Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah and in the oil fields and ports to fact that their bilateral trade tended by Vice-President Turkey’s Minister of Defence Hulusi Akar met with Fayez Al Sarraj, support the Libyan economy, grew 10 percent to $2.3 bil- Ahmed Maitiq, and members Chairman of the Presidential Council of the Government of meet the needs of the Libyans lion in 2019 from $2.1 billion Mohamed Ammari Zayed and National Accord of Libya, in Tripoli. and alleviate their suffering. in 2018, Qatar Chamber (QC) Ahmed Hamzah. It emphasised that the Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin The statement was carried countries that supported the the militarisation of the state, parliamentary and presiden- Jassim Al Thani has said. by Libya’s news agency on position of the Government of acknowledging the sacrifices tial elections in the country “The bilateral relations Saturday, a day after the GNA National Accord and the Lib- of the martyrs, in response to are the goal of the Presidency between Qatar and Germany and the Tobruk Assembly of yan people during the current the demand of the Libyans in Council to reach a stable, per- evolved considerably follow- Representatives, announced crisis, the statement said. order to preserve the security, manent political solution, pro- ing the visit of His Highness Qatar Chamber Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani takes part in an immediate ceasefire in the The council affirmed that unity and sovereignty of Libya. vided that they are conducted the Amir of the State of Qatar the Qatari-German Business Forum held via video conferencing. page 8 country. The council extended the modern civil state is an The Libyan Presidential according to a sound constitu- Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al thanks to Turkey, Qatar, and irreversible option, stressing Council stressed “the impor- tional basis agreed upon by Thani to Germany in 2018. from the fact that there are euros in many areas, includ- the brotherly and friendly its steadfast position rejecting tance of resuming the politi- the Libyans. During the visit, investments about 300 German companies ing the automotive industry, worth 10 billion euros to sup- operating in Qatar in different telecommunications, hospi- port the German economy fields such as rail, trade, con- tality and banking,” he said. were announced and many tracting, services, communi- Inviting German compa- important agreements were cation, infrastructure, medi- nies to take part in Qatar’s eco- Brace for humid signed to enhance the ties,” cal equipment and others, he nomic development, he said Qatar conducts record 7,001 Sheikh Khalifa said while ad- added. Qatar’s economy offers plenty dressing the Qatari-German “Germany is one of the of investment opportunities for days ahead: QMD Business Forum held via video most important investment foreign investors and interna- Qatar is expected to witness a notice- COVID-19 tests in a day conferencing. destinations for Qatar. The tional companies. able rise in relative humidity from The close ties between the value of Qatari investments in Sunday until the end of the week, the Tribune News Network two countries are also evident Germany exceeded 25 billion Continued on page 2  Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) Doha announced on Saturday. “A swift shift in wind direction with chances of misty Qatar on Saturday conducted a record to foggy conditions in some areas dur- 7,001 tests and detected 284 coronavi- ing late night and early morning was rus (COVID-19) cases, the Ministry of Pub- the reason for the expected rise in lic Health (MoPH) said in its daily report. QRCS supports 22 countries humidity,” QMD said in a tweet. (TNN) Also, 315 people recovered from the virus in the last 24 hours, bringing the in fight against coronavirus total number of recoveries in Qatar to 113,531. Qatar Red Crescent Soci- The total number of positive COVID-19 ety (QRCS) has launched an QNL to represent Qatar condemns cases recorded in Qatar so far reached international relief initiative to Middle East in 116,765, with 3,041 active cases under implement a series of coro- Global Open Iraq bombing treatment. So far, 193 people died from navirus control projects in 22 Access Network COVID-19 in the country. countries, benefiting some America: Venezuela, El Salva- Qatar has condemned the two car bomb- In a statement, the MoPH said all the 320,000 persons. dor, and Peru. North America: Qatar National Library ings in Saladin Governorate, northern Iraq, new cases have been placed in isolation The list of target countries Panama. Oceania: Vanuatu. (QNL) has joined the Global killing two security officers and wounding and are receiving necessary healthcare. important for everyone to play their role in includes the following: Asia: A budget of Sustainability Coalition for a number of civilians. In a statement on “While the restrictions of COVID-19 controlling the virus by following precau- Palestine, Afghanistan, Paki- QR2,236,827 was allocated Open Science Services Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are gradually being lifted in Qatar, it is tionary measures,” the MoPH said. stan, Nepal, Tajikistan, Mongo- for the scheme, which will (SCOSS), thus furthering its reiterated Qatar’s firm position on reject- lia, and Laos. Africa: Ethiopia, be implemented directly by commitment to helping re- ing violence and terrorism. The statement Chad, Senegal, Mauritania, QRCS’s foreign representa- searchers in Qatar and be- offered Qatar’s condolences to the fami- Cte d’Ivoire, Mali, and Sierra tion offices and missions, yond publish their findings lies of the victims and to the government Leone. Europe: Albania, Ko- in cooperation with the host on international publishing and people of Iraq, wishing the injured a California fires spread, more lightning forecast (PG 7) sovo, and Montenegro. South national societies. page 16 platforms. page 2 speedy recovery. (QNA)

PSG, a club transformed, make Qatar bask in CL final glory

AFP the league in 1994 and reached the away and won their first Ligue 1 title Lisbon Since we arrived Champions League semi-finals a of the Qatar era. here, the year later. They made the marquee signing If Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) beat Champions League They lifted their only European of David Beckham. Huge commer- Bayern Munich in Sunday’s Cham- has been our dream, and we trophy to date, the Cup Winners’ cial deals were signed with the Qatar pions League final in Lisbon, the pic- are close to fulfilling our Cup, in 1996. But by 2011 this was Tourism Authority and Qatari mo- tures will probably be of Neymar’s dream now. a club in dire straits. They had just bile provider Ooredoo. tears of joy or wild scenes of celebra- finished fourth in Ligue 1 but a year Deloitte’s most recent figures tion in the French capital, but bask- —Nasser Al Khelaifi, PSG president earlier came 13th. put them fifth again with revenue of ing in the glory of it all will be Qatar. Under Khelaifi, PSG are effec- 635.9 million euros. The club’s first appearance in the tively a different club. PSG committed the two biggest final of Europe’s elite club competi- achieved that. PSG recently won It took them just two years to transfer fees in history, signing Ney- tion comes in the month it celebrates their seventh French title in eight shoot up to fifth place in Deloitte’s mar from Barcelona for 222 million its 50th birthday, yet the starting seasons and their fourth domestic Football Money League. Their rev- euros and Kylian Mbappe from Mo- point for all this was June 30, 2011. treble in six years. Paris Saint-Germain’s players take part in a training session at the Luz stadium enue in 2012-13 was just under 400 naco for 180 million euros, in 2017. That was when Qatar Sports Now, after half a dozen seasons in Lisbon on Saturday, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League final match million euros ($471m), having quad- The club has spent, in total, an Investments (QSI) bought PSG, of underwhelming performances between PSG and Bayern Munich. (AFP) rupled in the short time under QSI. estimated 1.3 billion euros on trans- with its president Nasser Al Khelaifi on the continental stage, they are Only Real Madrid, Barcelona, fer fees alone in these nine years. promising to make the club “a great through to the biggest and most dream, and we are close to fulfilling PSG were big before QSI -- un- Bayern and Manchester United sat In footballing terms, it has all been team and a strong brand on the in- prestigious club game of all. our dream now,” Khelaifi said af- der the ownership of French pay TV before them. about delivering on-field success. ternational scene”. “Since we arrived here, the ter the team beat RB Leipzig in the giant Canal Plus in the 1990s, with That season PSG returned to the There is no doubt QSI has Champions League has been our semi-final. stars like George Weah, they won Champions League after eight years Continued on page 2  02 Sunday, August 23, 2020

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Exercise extra cautions as coronavirus MADLSA set to train govt restrictions eased, expert tells diabetics staff at its headquarters CATHERINE W GICHUKI scribed distance. “Wearing be physically active and if The Ministry of Administra- The training plan will apply ber of participants to 20 in each DOHA a mask is crucial when you possible should exercise out- tive Development, Labour all the precautionary measures, programme. are talking to people directly. doors. and Social Affairs (MADLSA), such as ensuring social distanc- Employees of government Even as the COVID-19 re- Ensure that you don’t go out “Do exercise in an open represented by the Institute of ing between trainees and reduc- agencies can register for the strictions continue to be lifted unless it is necessary or very area although you should Public Administration, has an- ing the number of participants training programmes through gradually, a Hamad Medical important,” Ibrahim said. avoid doing so when the tem- nounced its readiness to host in each training room to 10. All the MAWARED system. The Corporation (HMC) doctor She advised people living peratures are high. You can training programmes for gov- visitors to the building should trainees must obtain the ap- has advised people living with with diabetes to also keep in exercise outdoors either early ernment employees at its head- wear facemasks and show their proval of their employers to diabetes to take extra precau- touch with their physicians for in the morning or in the even- quarters in the fourth phase green status on EHTERAZ ap- register for the programmes of tions to prevent contracting blood sugar control. ing,” the expert said. of the easing of the preventive plication before entry, besides the Institute of Public Adminis- the virus, urging them to keep “They can also call the dia- She advised that, for a measures against the spread of adhering to the instruction for tration. in touch with their physicians betes hotline and the educator healthy diet, one should eat a the coronavirus (COVID-19). the use of elevators. In the event that the coun- for blood sugar management. Senior Consultant Endocrine Divi- receiving the call will guide lot of vegetables and drink a The institute has prepared The MADLSA has also try does not shift to the fourth Speaking in a video lec- sion Dr Buthaina Ibrahim them on how to be in touch lot of water. “Avoid sugar and a training plan, which consists developed a staggered work phase of lifting the COVID-19 ture, HMC Senior Consultant with the physician for better a lot of carbohydrates. Let the of 290 training programmes plan, as the number of training restrictions, the ministry will Endocrine Division Dr Buthai- id-19, people living with dia- blood sugar management,” vegetables be more on your at the ministry’s headquarters programmes and the number suspend the implementation na Ibrahim said although eve- betes should be extra careful. she noted. plate,” she said. targeting 4,300 participants, in of trainees are set to increase of training programmes while ryone is required to observe She urged them to observe Dr Ibrahim said besides a According to her, one addition to 157 online training gradually, bringing the total of increasing remote training all precautionary measures the COVID-19 precautionary healthy balanced diet, those should strive to be healthy programmes targeting 1,570 programmes to 20 per week, in programmes to cover training to prevent the spread of Cov- measures and keep the pre- living with diabetes need to psychologically and socially. participants. addition to increasing the num- needs. (QNA) ‘Qatar provides wide range of QSI to be global sport, entertainment firm Continued from page 1  successful clubs on the other,” sico. Nicholas McGeehan, director of For McGeehan, PSG’s success incentives to foreign investors’ QSI’s website talks of a vision “to Fair Square Projects, told AFP. will reflect positively on Qatar, es- be internationally recognised as The PSG store in Doha’s Vil- pecially in the context of the Gulf Continued from page 1  fer and other incentives.” World Cup,” he said. He urged Qa- the leading sport, leisure and en- laggio mall was this week embla- crisis which has seen Saudi Ara- Qatar has a developed infrastruc- tari companies to identify opportuni- tertainment investment company zoned with a poster proclaiming bia, the United Arab Emirates and Highlighting economic laws and ture and state-of-the-art economic ties in Germany and establish active in Qatar and abroad.” “WE ARE PARIS -- LISBOA 2020” other neighbouring states cut dip- legislations that provide a safe and and free zones that offer a wide range partnerships and economic alliances Choosing PSG, based in one of covering half the shopfront. lomatic, economic and travel ties stable environment for investment of attractive incentives for foreign in- with the German firms. “This forum Europe’s biggest and most glam- “If they win, they will defi- with Doha. in Qatar, he said, “These include the vestors, he said. holds special significance as it is be- orous cities, was a way for Qatar nitely make two victory tours, one “Their brand is being splashed law regulating the investment of non- “We welcome German compa- ing held at a time when the entire to grow its brand following its in Paris and one here,” said shop across the biggest football match Qatari capital in economic activities. nies willing to invest in Qatar and world is facing economic challenges successful bid for the 2022 World manager Abdul, decked out in the that happens every year in Eu- It provides several investment incen- benefit from the investment incen- in the wake of the outbreak of COV- Cup. latest PSG strip. rope. They are going to have the tives for non-Qatari investors includ- tives and available opportunities. ID-19 pandemic. Companies from “It is all about branding, about It is not just Paris -- Qatar Air- biggest football match in the world ing the allocation of land, exemption There is a significant room for Ger- both the countries should come to- attaching yourself to important ways has a sleeve sponsorship deal in a couple of years. It could not from income tax, exemption from man companies to participate in the gether to work on new opportunities and prestigious tournaments on with Bayern and took to Twitter be working out better for them on customs duties and freedom of trans- projects related to Qatar 2022 FIFA coming out from this pandemic.” the one hand, and glamorous and labelling the final as the #Qlas- that score,” McGeehan said. beIN Sports to telecast UEFA Champions League Final today

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tribune news network mented with a memorandum scriptural, theological and ju- moral systems and examine year Master of Arts programme doha of understanding between the ristic aspects. how controversial ethical di- in Applied Islamic Ethics institutions. The summer school initia- lemmas can be addressed. The which combines the fundamen- IN line with its mission to Taking place from August 9 tive highlights CILE’s distinc- COVID-19 pandemic is by no tals of interdisciplinary schol- frame debates on Islam in the to 12, the Islamic Ethics and the tiveness in leading the inter- means an exception to the rule arship in Islamic studies with global context, the College COVID-19 Pandemic summer disciplinary field ofI slamic and has triggered global dis- the practical skills of research. of Islamic Studies (CIS) at school provided participants Ethics. Some of the school’s course on related moral issues. Consistent with the Qatar Na- Hamad Bin Khalifa University interested in Islamic ethics key speakers included CIS fac- It was, therefore, an honour to tional Vision 2030 of establish- (HBKU) has recently collabo- with the skills and knowledge ulty Dr Mohammed Ghaly, Dr work with KU Leuven to devel- ing a knowledge-based society, rated with Belgium’s Katho- to critically engage with the Mutaz al-Khatib and Dr Ra- op a summer school initiative the programme addresses the lieke Universiteit Leuven (KU global ethical discourse sur- jai Ray Jureidini, along with addressing these issues. The challenge of balancing between Leuven). rounding COVID-19. professors from Leuven and affinities between IC LE and taking the lead in cutting-edge This collaboration was re- Over the course of four Germany including Dr Umar LCSICS are clear, and most no- research and technology on the flected in joint academic ac- days, participants became Ryad, Dr Arjan Post and Dr tably include our shared com- one hand, and being conscious tivities between the Center for familiar with case studies of Samer Rashwani. mitment to the development of of and faithful to one’s religious Islamic Legislation and Eth- pandemic diseases and their Speaking after the conclu- scholarship concerning Islam and cultural identity on the ics (CILE) and KU Leuven’s effects on Muslim societies in The Center for Islamic Legislation and Ethics (CILE) and KU Leuven’s sion of the summer school, and Muslim societies. We look other hand. Leuven Centre for the Study medieval, colonial and con- Leuven Centre for the Study of Islam, Culture and Society (LCSICS) Dr Mohammed Ghaly, profes- forward to working with them CIS at HBKU regularly of Islam, Culture and Society temporary times, such as con- delivered a virtual summer school and an international conference. sor of Islamic bioethics at CIS, and other renowned universi- holds events to highlight its re- (LCSICS) to deliver a virtual gregational rituals, medical said: “During times of uncer- ties on further events in the search activities and projects. summer school and an inter- rationing and triage. This was the ethical approaches and dis- including secular bioethics and tainty, individuals and com- future.” For more information, please national conference. It was ce- accompanied by an analysis of courses relating to COVID-19, varying Islamic approaches to munities tend to consult their CIS has established a two- visit cis.hbku.edu.qa. 2020 colloquium marks begining of academic year in Northwestern Qatar Tribune News Network to focus on their strengths, places other than “usual sus- Doha although she said they are un- pects” in the Western world. likely to disappear altogether. By shifting the lens to lesser- Academic publications dur- Two other derivatives of the im- known active players in Africa, ing the pandemic and a preview pact of COVID-19, according to Oceania, Latin America and the The agreement signed between Qatar Charity and the local govern- of Dean Marwan M. Kraidy’s Francis, manifest in the “sharp Middle East, the project allows ments of Elbasan and Shkodra, in the presence of Ambassador of strategic priorities for North- turn towards digital delivery Global South members to have Qatar to Albania HE Ali bin Hamad Al Marri, aims to dig 75 wells in western Qatar are two of the of books” and the “notable in- “a voice on the different issues Albania this year. topics covered by this year’s equalities and gaps in submis- emerging from their respective Colloquium, an annual event sion that divide along gender regions and continents.” for faculty and staff. The event lines.” Kazkaz explained how the also highlighted the research For her part, Papacharissi feeling of living in “relative free- Qatar Charity to and creative output of the fac- reflected on her experience as dom, knowing that my fellow ulty of the university. editor of the journal, drawing Syrian people are not,” was the Dean Kraidy outlined his on the major trends she believes impulse that “fostered the spirit drill 75 wells in four strategic priorities for the have made a difference in the behind my desire to write and year. The first of these, he said, last two years. These included direct the film The Translator. is to “reposition the institu- open access, online publishing, Stopping production in Syria in tion as a scholarly community the uneasy division between 2011 as a result of the outbreak Albania this year involved in the production of books and articles in the field of the Syrian civil war, the film, original knowledge and story- and their relationship to tenure, released nine years later, is both Tribune News Network tion of the well project, saying telling of all kinds.” and the peer review system and personal and political for Ka- Doha that the people of Qatar are As a result of the global shift its areas of improvement. zkaz. “Make fiction because it always keen to do good deeds to online learning, Kraidy be- Top Marwan M. Kraidy, dean and CEO of Northwestern Qatar.Bot- The colloquium concluded helps me process my reality and Qatar Charity (QC) has and extend support through QC lieves that the transition is ac- tom (r) Zizi Papacharissi, professor and head of the Communication with a session on Northwestern connects me to humanity,” she drilled several wells in Elbasan to those in need worldwide, in- celerated but not triggered by Department at the University of Illinois-Chicago,(l) Mary C. Francis, Qatar’s ‘Faculty Research and said. and Shkodra of Albania, as part cluding the people of Albania. COVID-19, Northwestern Qatar director of the University. Creative Activities.’ In introducing his book, of a cooperation agreement to Ademi thanked the donors is able to continue to distinguish The session, chaired by Pro- Wright pointed out that the Ti- dig 75 wells in the country this and QC for extending assis- itself in this online environment “His third priority, relates to Mary C. Francis, Director of fessor Kathleen Hewett-Smith, janiyya, despite being the only year. The project is expected to tance to the Albanian people, by “focusing on what we do “faculty hiring, nurturing, pro- the University of Pennsylvania highlighted a new book on the major global Islamic network be completed by the end of the pointing out that QC has always best, taking advantage of our lo- motion, and retention,” which Press, and Zizi Papacharissi, Tijaniyya Sufi Order by Profes- with “unpologetic Black African year, benefiting public facilities supported them in all circum- cation, and becoming more vis- he said is “a fundamental aspect Professor of Political Science sor Zachary Wright, a film on the leadership,” lacks a “equitable such as schools, health centres, stances. She also noted the aid ible as a node for creating new of everything that we do and has and Head of the Department of implications of the war in Syria and foundational study” within mosques and residential com- provided by QC following the knowledge and new stories.” to correspond to our mission.” Communication at the Univer- by Professor Rana Kazkaz, and academic circles. Arguing that plexes. 2019 earthquake and the latest The importance of shared The fourth and final priority sity of Illinois-Chicago. another book on the use of data this is the result of “a persistent QC had signed a coopera- assistance in the fight of the cor- governance was the subject of addressed “a research program Providing an overview of journalism in the Global South anti-Black prejudice in Islamic tion agreement with the local onavirus pandemic. She added Kraidy’s second strategic prior- and agenda where everyone is the publishing industry that by Professor Rana Kazkaz. studies and Islamophobe sen- governments of Elbasan and that Albania is in dire need of ity, which he defined as a “self- known for a number of funda- has been disrupted by a glob- Borges-Rey discussed timent left over from Christian Shkodra, in the presence of these wells, which will support governing faculty that abides mental issues and a variety of al pandemic, Francis noted how the idea for his book, co- missionary activity in Black Af- Ambassador of Qatar to Alba- schools and health centres. by a set of academic values and studies around them.” “something of a contraction in authored by journalism schol- rica,” Wright explained that his nia HE Ali bin Hamad Al Mar- Llatja lauded the people of professional norms that are then The colloquium also includ- scholarly publishing,” the con- ars Saba Bebawi and Bruce book Realizing Islam seeks to ri, Mayor of the Shkodër City Qatar and QC for their promi- translated into processes and ed a keynote panel on “Academ- sequences of which are seen Mutsvairo, brought together revisit the intellectual founda- Voltana Ademi and Mayor of nent role in delivering aid to the procedures that are both clearly ic Research In the Pandemic,” in journals and publishers get- researchers interested in how tions of Africa’s most popular Elbasan City Gledian Llatja, in Albanian people. The mayor articulated and equitable. which included insights from ting smaller and being forced data journalism operates in Sufi order. addition to other officials and also expressed his admiration guests. During a field visit to the for the high quality of the wells, wells, the Qatari ambassador which have excellently been im- and the mayor of Shkodër City plemented by QC to ensure that expressed their delight at the they will work efficiently for a HEC Paris to run learning sessions on its programmes online project and praised the efforts long time. made by QC in the implementa- QC’s Albania office was in- Tribune News Network useful career tips, the Interac- of the social, economic and en- tions. These specialisations are change. It is characterized by a tion of the project. augurated in 1994, and it works Doha tive Session is also intended vironmental aspects of inter- Energy; Innovation & Social professional thesis that enables Ambassador Marri praised in the areas of social care, edu- to provide professionals and national business as well as the Business; Entrepreneurship & participants to focus on a specif- the high-quality implementa- cation and community service. HEC Paris in Qatar will hold entrepreneurs from the pri- ability to deliver on their vi- Innovation; Differentiation & ic challenge related to their in- an online information session vate and public sectors with sion. The curriculum consists Innovation through Services; dustry and to provide detailed on its degree programs on an in-depth insight into how of three components: 11 core Leading Digital Transforma- and well-researched solutions. 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The next intake learn more about how to accel- The International Execu- as well as leadership and hu- gramme is delivered in a flex- of the Specialised Master’s will erate their career path by stud- tive MBA is a practical and in- man resource management. ible 15-to 18-month modular be in November 2020. For ying at one of the world’s most tensive 16-month programme Participants will choose one format, starting with a core more details on the informa- prestigious business schools. designed to provide partici- of the eight specialisations to curriculum focused on strat- tion session, please email ad- In addition to providing pants with an understanding be delivered in different loca- egy, finance, leadership and [email protected] Dilemma over venue leaves Indian expat forum opened for people from Malappuram district tribune news network Kallan would be the chief co- doha ordinator of DoM Qatar. Indian students in a quandary Furthermore, Aboobacker Santhosh Chandran that the exam could not be con- urged the Indian Embassy in A forum of Indian expatriates Madampattu, Hyder Chunga- doha ducted due to technical reasons Qatar to get the issue sorted out hailing from Malappuram thara, Abdul Raoof Kondotty associated with the prevailing as the fate of over 100 students district of the state of Kerala and Ashraf Cherakkal were A number of Indian students COVID-19 protocol in Qatar. hangs in balance due to the cri- called ‘Diaspora of Malap- nominated as the patrons of in Qatar, who are gearing to According to the provisional sis, which is causing stress to puram District’ (DoM Qatar), DoM Qatar. M Nilambur, Sid- appear for the Joint Entrance admit card issued by NTA, the them. was launched on Indian In- heeque Vazhalkad and Har- Examination (JEE) conducted JEE is scheduled to be held at Speaking to Qatar Tribune, dependence Day with the aim Keshavadas Nilambur Abdul Asees Mashood .V.C ishankar were elected to lead by the National Testing Agency Family Computer Centre in Al Dr Anwar Sadath, a parent said of holistic development of the the literary, sports and arts (NTA) under the Indian Minis- Rayyan on September 2 and 3. that “We are expecting that the community in humanitarian puram District. A 31-member respectively while Dr Hamsa wings respectively. try of Human Resources Devel- The centre informed that issue will be resolved soon with and cultural areas, including executive committee of the VV Al Suwayed, Firoz Aree- Dr K Mohammed Eesa, opment (HRD), are in a state of the exam conducting agency in Indian Embassy’s assurance.” arts, sports, education and ex- forum was also formed on the kode, Basheer Kuniyil, Ba- Abdulrazak Odayapurath, quandary as the only authorised India has been informed about JEE exams conducted by patriate welfare. occasion. The nomination pro- lan Mananchery and Abdul Rajesh Menon, Koya Kondot- examination centre in the coun- their inability to conduct the NTA is one of the prominent eli- In his introductory speech, cedures were led by Usman Rasheed PP were nominated ty, Firoz PT and Shanavas Ela- try has expressed its inability test. However, Indian Embassy gibility exam for the enrolment VC Mashood, founder presi- Kallan and Jaleel A K. as vice presidents. chola addressed the gathering to hold the test amid the COV- sources in Qatar, when contact- to India’s high profile institu- dent of Chaliyar Doha and a Mashhood, Abdul Asees Ratheesh Kakkove, Niaz on the occasion. ID-19 protocol. ed, told Qatar Tribune that they tions including Indian Institute socio-cultural activist in Qatar, Chevidikkunnan, Kesavadas Ponnani, Sreejith Nair, Dr Abdul Rauf Kondotty wel- The Family Computer Cen- were working on the issue to get of Technology (IIT) and Na- explained the purpose of the or- Nilambur were elected as Shafeeq Tappi Mambadu and comed the attendees while Ab- tre at Al Rayyan informed the it sorted out. tional Institute of Technology ganisation and the impact it can president, general secretary Shanavas Tharayil were nomi- dul Asees Chevidikunnan pro- candidates and their parents A number of parents have (NIT). have in the growth of Malap- and treasurer of the forum nated as secretaries. Usman posed the vote of thanks. 04 Sunday, August 23, 2020 Nation WCM-Q study sheds light on treatment-resistant cancers Tribune News Network sistance of tumours to chemo- dicted, tumour growth was of the research as the new in Ovo’, drew upon WCM-Q’s Doha therapy is a major obstacle to reduced, but a portion of the testing platform we proposed advanced capacity for me- fighting cancer, and the un- cells continued to proliferate allows us to analyse in great tabolomic analysis established Researchers at Weill Cor- derlying mechanisms are not further. By analysing these detail the alternative meta- within the WCM-Q Biomedi- nell Medicine-Qatar (WCM- fully understood. In some cas- tumours using metabolomics bolic pathways that the cancer cal Research Programme in Q) have devised a new way of es, cancer cells switch the way techniques, the researchers cells use to escape treatment. recent years by Dr Karsten testing cancer treatments to they generate the energy and were able to draw a detailed It is cost-effective and rela- Suhre, professor of Physiol- reveal how some tumours are building blocks they need to map of the biochemical pro- tively fast, so we can do more ogy & Biophysics and director able to resist chemotherapy grow to evade drug treatment cesses that allowed the cancer testing in a shorter space of of the WCM-Q Bioinformatics drugs and continue to spread. and to further proliferate. cells to evade the chemother- time. Core. Led by Dr Anna Halama, To understand and counter apy. It is important to note that The research was conduct- assistant professor of Re- these processes, experimental The research is consid- these techniques are still at ed in collaboration Hamad search in Physiology & Bio- models that accurately reflect ered such a significant break- the research stage and are be- Medical Corporation (HMC), physics, the WCM-Q team the tumour as an entity are through that it was featured on ing used for testing both exist- the Max Planck Institute for combined two innovative re- needed, but their availability the front cover of Metabolites, ing and novel cancer thera- Heart and Lung Research in search techniques to create can be a major challenge. For one of the industry’s leading pies in general, but long-term Bad Nauheim, Germany, and a new testing platform that example, cancer cells simply scientific journals. The in-ovo they also have the potential Inovotion, a biomedical re- not only gives deeper insights cultured in a Petri dish lack WCM-Q researchers Dr Anna Halama and Dr Karsten Suhre. technique also has the advan- to help conceive personalised search institute in France. The into the ways in which certain a realistic tumour microen- tage of costing less and being treatment options to adapt team at WCM-Q now aims types of cancers resist chemo- vironment, whereas human laboratory technique of im- implanting treatment-resist- faster than using mice, while chemotherapy to individual to team up with peers at the therapy drugs and proliferate, tumours grown in mice have planting cancerous cells into ant breast cancer cells into at the same time being much patients.” HMC once again, this time to but also delivers significant severe time and cost con- chicken embryos (called in- the embryos, the researchers more reliable than simpler cell The study, titled ‘Metabol- conduct clinical research pro- cost and time savings over ex- straints”. ovo research) with a powerful then treated them with doxo- culture techniques. ic Signatures of Tumour Re- jects to enable the new testing isting research methods. Dr Halama’s team com- biochemical analysis method rubicin, a potent anti-cancer Dr Halama said: “We are sponses to Doxorubicin Elu- strategy to benefit cancer pa- Dr Halama said: “The re- bined the already established called metabolomics. After chemotherapy drug. As pre- very pleased with the results cidated by Metabolic Profiling tients. Qatar Charity organises remote annual CRA attends Regional forum for its field offices across world Regulatory Roundtable Tribune News Network Money Laundering and Terrorism communication and coordination Discussion at GSR-20 Doha Financing Committee (NAMLC), between QC and its offices around RACA, and private charitable com- the globe. He also added that the The Communications Regulatory Qatar Charity (QC) has held the panies and institutions, to step up forum seeks to inform the directors Authority (CRA) participated in the annual forum for its field offices efforts to prepare the Finance Joint of QC’s s field offices of the circulars Regional Regulatory Roundtable remotely in cooperation with the Evaluation. He also praised the issued by the RACA to help them Discussion at the 20th Global Sym- Regulatory Authority for Charitable field offices incoordinating at the great efforts made by QC and its of- carry out work in accordance with posium for Regulators (GSR-20) or- Activities (RACA). local, governmental and interna- fices to distribute aid worldwide. the laws governing charitable work ganised by the International Telecom- The forum was attended by tional levels. Kuwari welcomed the repre- in Qatar, meeting the requirements munication Union (ITU) recently. Ibrahim bin Abdullah Al Dehaimi, The forum allowed participants sentatives of RACA and QC’s field of governance, compliance, trans- The roundtable meeting was con- general manager of RACA, Youssef to discuss plans, develop work offices, noting that QC is keen to parency and integrity, and the com- ducted in a virtual format under the bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, CEO of Qatar performance, share expertise and abide by the laws governing chari- mitment to anti-money laundering title ‘Competition Policy and Analysis Charity, and a large number of QC experience and find appropriate table work in Qatar and to work in and terrorist financing regulations. in a Digital Apps Environment for the officials and experts, field manag- solutions and ways to address the accordance with the RACA regula- He thanked the directors of the Of- Arab and Africa Regions’. ers as well as staff in 34 countries challenges that may hinder the im- tions and the rules of the countries fice for their continuous and tireless It was attended by representatives across the world. plementation of charitable projects. in which it operates. efforts to implement development of the telecom and Information and The forum aims to enhance At the opening of the forum, De- Faisal Rashid Al Fahida, as- projects and to carry out emergency Communications Technology (ICT) coordination between the head- haimi underscored the importance sistant CEO of International Op- humanitarian interventions in dis- regulatory authorities, as well as other into a digital country, we have par- quarters of QC and its field offices of working together and coordinat- erations and Partnerships Sector aster-affected areas in order to ease stakeholders from the Africa and Arab ticipated in the Regional Regulatory around the globe, develop staff ca- ing between the various national at QC, said the forum was an im- the grief of the sorrowful and help regions. Roundtable Discussion, which ena- pabilities and strengthen the role of bodies, including the National Anti- portant opportunity to enhance those in need. The meeting provided an analysis bled us to meet with other regulatory of the ICTs competition policy and authorities and stakeholders from regulation, the foundation for un- the Africa and Arab regions. In ad- derstanding the rules of competition, dition to exchanging views and ex- and the regulatory powers that apply periences related to regulating the AJMI-UNESCO webinar mulls ways to tackle misinformation to the telecom sector, considering the telecom and ICT, we discussed the wider competitive landscape that now ways of cooperation and the current Tribune News Network misinformation in Qatar. and provide necessary guidance, is leagues on the ways to develop skills includes digital platforms. best practices followed in the field,” Doha During the event, Moez vital,” said Chakchouk. and adapt to the new reality. The speakers highlighted digital said Eng Abdulla Jassmi, manager Chakchouk, UNESCO assistant di- UNESCO Representative for the The COVID-19 outbreak is a global strategies and innovative solutions of Technical Affairs Department at As part of the global efforts to coun- rector-general for Communication GCC and Yemen, Anna Paolini, said, public health crisis, but unfortunately adopted in terms of competition the CRA. ter the spread of disinformation and and Information, pointed out that “Since the beginning of the crisis, its impact goes much beyond the policy and analysis in a digital apps Since 2000, on a yearly basis, misinformation amid the coronavirus journalists have at least three roles journalists are risking their lives to health dimension, the speakers at the environment. Besides, the meeting the GSR brings together the heads of (COVID-19) pandemic, UNESCO GCC to play during the crisis. “Journalists cover the news and work in the field. webinar pointed out. explored the related challenges, op- national telecom and ICT regulatory and Yemen office partnered with Qa- are vital for guaranteeing that citi- Protecting their safety and equipping From the very beginning, UN Sec- portunities and lessons learned in authorities of ITU member states to tar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and zens are well-informed with verified them with the necessary tools to coun- retary General António Guterres has addition to the developments in re- share their views and experiences on Al Jazeera Media Institute (AJMI) to facts about the emergency; in fight- ter the ‘dis-infodemic’ during COV- denounced the “massive infodemic” gional related regulatory associations. the key regulatory issues. GSR also organise a webinar on ‘How to com- ing disinformation and misinfor- ID-19 outbreak is essential.” of disinformation and misinforma- Also, the meeting included a discus- fosters a dynamic global industry reg- municate on COVID-19 crisis’ for jour- mation; and in holding authorities The manager of Media Initiatives tion swirling amidst the pandemic as sion about the GSR-20 Best Practice ulators dialogue between regulators, nalists in Qatar. accountable regarding policies de- at AJMI spoke about the gap that the a driver of the crisis itself. The COV- Guidelines, that will be adopted on policy makers, industry leaders and The capacity-building webinar, di- veloped to address the present pan- Covid-19 epidemic has revealed in the ID-19 outbreak has exposed fragilities September 1, 2020 as an outcome other key ICT stakeholders. vided into three sessions, provided the demic. At a time when many seek in- field of scientific journalism and in- in societies and economies across the document of GSR. The symposium will conclude journalists with a comprehensive set of formation primarily online, the role formation verification. He considered globe. The dis-infodemic is deepening “In line with CRA’s keenness to with the adoption by regulators of a skills to cover the COVID-19 pandemic of professional journalists, who are that the webinar is an ideal opportu- those fissures in societies and econo- ensure the development of ICT sec- set of regulatory best practice guide- in a safe way and tackle the spread of trained to help sort through the flow nity to spark the discussion with col- my worldwide, they said. tor in Qatar and transforming Qatar lines. (TNN) Marathi Toastmasters launches first-ever bilingual club in Qatar Tribune News Network The ‘Prepared-Speech’ segment Doha featured interesting speeches by TM Priya Shembekar and TM THE Marathi community in Qa- Mandar Pradhan. The Table top- tar, an Indian expatriate com- ic session was conducted by TM munity belonging to the state of Anjali Pimple, who called upon Maharashtra, has launched Mar- the guests to deliver impromptu athi Toastmasters Club. The first speeches based on the theme. of its kind bilingual club has been The second meeting was established by Marathi toastmas- themed ‘Pudhachi Vatchal – ters. The Way Forward’ and was The club will be functioning conducted by TM Ajaya Rogiye. in two languages-Marathi and Well-known toastmaster from English. India TM Praveen Wadalkar The idea of forming Marathi was the keynote speaker at the Toastmasters club was in discus- event. Wadalkar has authored sions for quite a few years, how- three books and has delivered ever, the club finally came into talks at prestigious institu- being this year. tions like the Indian Institute DTM Abhijit Kuwalekar, of Technology and Indian Insti- an active toastmaster for more tute of Management. Wadalkar than a decade has been nomi- shared how Toastmasters con- nated as the founder president tributed to his personal and of the club. TM Chandrashek- professional life. har Dudhe, Area 8 director; The ‘Prepared-Speech’ seg- TM Chandrashekhar Angadi, ment witnessed interesting DTM Balkrishna Karande, TM speeches from TM Avinash Atul Hardas, TM Anjali Pimple, Deshpande, TM Madhuri Bor- TM Ajaya Rogiye, TM Namrata a non-profit educational organi- municators and leaders. gave, TM Manjiri Dahale and TM Tawde, TM Shweta Koshti and sation that teaches public speak- The Marathi Toastmasters Mandar Pradhan. The Table top- TM Deepti Potnis have played ing and leadership skills through Club held open house meet- ic session was conducted by TM significant role in the formation a worldwide network of clubs. ings online on August 4 and Sudhir Gujar who called upon of the club. The organisation’s membership 18 with the objective to inspire guests to deliver impromptu Two prestigious clubs name- exceeds 358,000 in more than people to join the club. During speeches. ly, ICC ONE Toastmasters club 16,800 clubs in 143 countries. its first meeting, the TM Chan- It also included Q&A session. and Zeal Toastmasters Club are Since 1924, Toastmasters Inter- drasekhar Angadi introduced Prominent among the attendees the sponsors for Marathi Toast- national has helped people from the theme ‘Navi Pahat - New were President elect DTM Abhi- masters club. diverse backgrounds become Dawn’, emphasising the signifi- jit Kuwalekar, TM Rajesh VC and Toastmasters International is more confident speakers, com- cance of morning in our lives. DTM Riana Pinto. World Sunday, August 23, 2020 05 IAEA chief Grossi to visit Tehran on Monday Seven killed in South Sudan plane crash Vienna UN nuclear chief Rafael Grossi will travel to Tehran on Monday for high-level talks on Juba Four passengers and three crew were killed Saturday when a cargo plane belonging to a local inspections at suspect nuclear sites, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said in operator crashed near South Sudan’s capital Juba, the transport minister said. News Vienna. The aircraft crashed shortly after its early morning takeoff in the Kameru neighbourhood around For months, IAEA inspectors have been blocked from visiting two sites where nuclear ma- seven kilometres west of the city’s international airport. in brief terials are suspected to have been used in the past. Satellite images suggest that these sites “There were eight people on board, three passengers and five crew. A single person from among have been sanitized to remove traces of past activities, according to an IAEA report. the passengers survived and she is in good health,” Transport Minister Madut Biar Yol told AFP. “I have decided to come personally to Tehran so that I can reinforce the importance of The plane owned by local company South West Aviation had been carrying cash to the Wau cooperation,” Grossi said in a statement. (AFP) region in the country’s northwest for Juba-based Opportunity Bank. (AFP)

At least 15 security forces killed across three Afghan provinces Indian border guards kill DPA a checkpoint in the northern spokesman said. ed intra-Afghan peace talks. 5 Pakistanis suspected of Kabul Takhar province, the police The city has recently seen The Taliban repeatedly chief spokesman for the prov- a surge in sticky bomb explo- said they will not enter into smuggling drugs At least 15 security forces ince said. sions, which were regularly peace talks with the Afghan were killed across three Af- Taliban attacks in the being attached to security government until their re- DPA and nearly 10 kilogrammes of ghan provinces, officials said north-eastern province of forces’ vehicles. maining 320 prisoners are New Delhi heroin were recovered from on Saturday, as violence keeps Badakhshan also left four se- Amid the bloody violence, freed. the scene, the BSF said. the country in its grasp, and curity forces dead, that prov- the Taliban in a statement said The government has al- Indian border guards shot The drugs seized would be the start of peace talks re- ince’s spokesman said. that the embattled country’s ready released 4,680 Taliban and killed five men from Pa- worth nearly 7 million dollars mains delayed. Two magnetic bomb ex- complete independence was prisoners, while the militants kistan who they suspected of on the international market, At least nine security plosions in the Afghan capital, very close. say they have kept their side A wounded Afghan man walks attempting to smuggle heroin officials said. forces were killed, another Kabul, killed one and wound- A delay in the prisoners’ re- of the deal with the United after he received treatment into the northern state of Pun- This was the highest num- wounded, when the Taliban’s ed at least four people, includ- lease programme has blocked States by releasing 1,000 pro- following a dozen rockets that jab on Saturday, officials said. ber of people killed in a sin- special forces unit attacked ing a civilian, the city’s police the beginning of highly expect- government prisoners. struck in Kabul, recently. (AFP) The men were trying to en- gle incident along India’s ter India near a frontier fence 3,300-kilometre border with in the Tarn Taran district, Pakistan in more than a dec- when they were spotted by ade, domestic media reported, troops, Shubhendu Bhardwaj, citing officials. spokesman for the Border Se- India has long been rec- curity Force said. ognized as a transit route for West African leaders add to “The troops cordoned the drug smugglers bringing hero- area and challenged the Paki- in, cocaine and morphine from stani armed intruders to stop Afghanistan and Pakistan. and surrender but the intrud- Punjab’s authorities have ers did not pay any heed and been cracking down on the pressure on Mali after coup opened fire on BSF troops,” a trade and abuse of opioids, and statement by BSF said. have foiled several attempts to AFP Thousands of UN and “Hence to stop further mis- smuggle drugs from the Paki- Bamako French troops, along with sol- adventure and in self-defence, stani side. diers from five Sahel countries, BSF troops retaliated with fire Last year, Punjab’s police West African leaders arrived have been deployed to try to due to which five intruders busted a gang smuggling so- in Mali on Saturday to try to stem the bloodshed. succumbed to bullet injuries,” phisticated weapons and drugs push for a speedy return to ci- In a sign of the continuing it said. across the border by using vilian rule after a military coup challenge facing the country, An automatic rifle, four pis- drones, the Hindustan Times in the troubled nation. four soldiers were killed by an tols, ammunition magazines daily newspaper reported. The delegation, headed explosive device in the centry of by former Nigerian president the country. Goodluck Jonathan, plans to The ECOWAS visit to Mali meet members of the new jun- comes after the UN’s peace- ta as well as ousted president keeping mission in the country Israel shells Hamas posts Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. said a human rights team had Rebel soldiers seized Keita gained access to the ousted in Gaza after rocket fired and other leaders after a muti- president and other detainees ny on Tuesday, dealing another on Thursday. AFP in retaliation for the launch deep blow to a country already A junta member said the Jerusalem of balloons fitted with fire struggling with a brutal Islam- coup leaders had released for- bombs, or, less frequently, ist insurgency and widespread Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan (C) arrives at the International Airport in Bamako on Saturday mer economy minister Ab- Israeli tanks shelled mili- rockets. public discontent over its gov- next to Malick Diaw, the Vice President of the CNSP. (AFP) doulaye Daffe and Sabane tary positions of Gaza’s ruling On Thursday night, Gaza ernment. Mahalmoudou, Keita’s private Hamas movement early Satur- militants fired a dozen rock- Mali’s neighbours have being held with prime minister The rally, originally organ- has not talked of restoring Keita secretary, calling the move day, the army and Palestinian ets at Israel, which responded called for Keita to be reinstated, Boubou Cisse in Kati, a mili- ised as an anti-Keita protest by to power. “proof that we respect human security sources said, hours with air strikes on a rocket saying the purpose of the del- tary base northwest of Bamako a loose coalition that has led “A transitional council, with rights”. after a rocket was launched at manufacturing plant and un- egation’s visit was to help “en- where the coup was unleashed. months of mass rallies against a transitional president who is While Keita and Cisse have southern Israel. derground infrastructure. Is- sure the immediate return of Adding to the international him, was recast to “celebrate going to be either military or no television, radio or phone, A statement from the mili- raeli firefighters meanwhile constitutional order”. pressure, the United States on the victory of the Malian peo- civilian” would be appointed, other detainees are in a training tary said the Israeli “tanks tar- continued to put out blazes “ECOWAS appreciates Friday suspended military aid ple”. Wague told France 24 televi- centre, where they are sleeping geted Hamas military posts in on farmland and scrub set what is happening in Mali and to Mali, with no further training “I am overjoyed! We won,” sion Thursday. on mattresses and have a TV, the southern Gaza Strip” in re- alight by incendiary balloons ECOWAS wants the best for the or support of the Mali armed said Mariam Cisse, 38. Keita won election in a according to witnesses to the sponse to the Friday fire. launched from Gaza. country,” Jonathan said after forces. Speaking at the rally Ismael landslide in 2013, presenting visit. The rocket, which set off According to a source his arrival. But thousands of jubilant Wague, spokesman for the jun- himself as a unifying figure in The 75-year-old ousted sirens in southern Israel, was close to Hamas, the move- “We’re going to discuss with Malians took to the streets of ta which calls itself the National a fractured country, and was president “looked tired but re- intercepted by air defences ment wants the extension of all stakeholders and I think at Bamako on Friday to celebrate Committee for the Salvation of re-elected in 2018 for another laxed,” they said, describing his without causing any casual- an industrial zone in the east the end of the day we’ll come the toppling of Keita, who was the People, paid tribute to the five-year term. conditions as “acceptable”. ties or damage. Gaza security of Gaza, and the construction out with something that is good reelected in 2018 but became public. But he failed to make head- Tuesday’s coup was the sources said the Saturday tank of a new power line. for the country, good for ECO- the focus of widespread discon- “We merely completed the way against the jihadist revolt second in eight years, and has fire targetedHamas observa- Hamas also wants the WAS and good for the interna- tent. work that you began and we that has left swathes of the heightened concern over re- tion posts east of Rafah and number of work permits in tional community.” The crowds gathered recognise ourselves in your country in the hands of armed gional stability as its jihadist east of Khan Yunis, causing no Israel issued to Gazans to be A delegation official said in Bamako’s central square fight,” he said. Islamists and ignited ethnic vi- insurgency that now threatens casualties. doubled to 10,000 once anti- they would meet members of draped in the national flag and The junta has said it wel- olence in the country’s volatile neighbouring Niger and Bur- Israel has bombed Gaza coronavirus restrictions are the junta and later Keita, who is blasting on vuvuzela horns. comes the ECOWAS visit but centre. kina Faso. almost daily since August 6 lifted, the source said.

Australia’s virus death toll approaches Violence in Ivory Coast as Ouattara Iraqi coronavirus cases top 200,000: 500 amid signs of hope picked to run for office again Health ministry DPA It is the second consecu- stop the spread, but Queens- AFP “I did not have the right to AFP Sydney tive day of numbers below 200 land reported a growing out- Abidjan place my personal project above Baghdad in five weeks in Victoria, and break at a Brisbane juvenile the urgent situation in which Australia’s death toll from marks a steady decline since detention centre. Sporadic violence flared in the country finds itself,” he said. Iraq on Saturday registered COVID-19 is approaching 500, the high of 725 new infections Queensland Premier Ivory Coast on Saturday after But his party’s decision nearly 4,000 cases of the novel but there are signs of hope on July 5. More than 200,000 Anastacia Palaszczuk said Sat- President Alassane Ouattara provoked outrage among coronavirus, bringing the total as the infection rate in the tests are being done every day. urday six new cases among was chosen by his ruling party young opposition supporters number of cases recorded by county’s most infected city, Andrews said there had workers at the juvenile centre to run for a third term in an Oc- Ivory Coast’s president Alassane who took to the streets to voice the country to over 200,000. Melbourne, has steadily come been 13 new deaths due to had been confirmed overnight. tober election, despite furious Ouattara he arrives at the Felix loud and violent protest in sev- According to the Iraqi down since a strict lockdown COVID-19, bringing Victoria’s The centre’s young resi- opposition charges the move is Houphouet-Boigny Stadium on eral major cities. health ministry, 201,050 Ira- was imposed three weeks ago, toll to 398 and the national dents aren’t infected and are unconstitutional. Saturday. (AFP) Violence erupted in several qis have contracted the virus, officials said. death toll to 485. in lockdown while all staff are Ouattara, in power since towns, notably Divo, a cocoa- including 6,353 who have died, Victorian Premier Daniel The vast majority of the tested. 2010, said in March he would sor -- of a heart attack in July. growing centre 200 kilome- while 143,393 are declared to Andrews told reporters Satur- deaths have been among el- New South Wales Health not stand again but changed his “Going back on my decision tres (125 miles) northwest of have recovered since the pan- day the state had recorded 182 derly people in aged care. reported nine new infections mind after the death of prime was not easy,” said Ouattara, Abidjan where pro-opposition demic began. new cases overnight, most of Other states have closed linked to known clusters at a minister Amadou Gon Couliba- who insisted: “There is nothing youths clashed with young sup- The daily increases have them in Melbourne. the borders to Victorians to school and restaurant. ly -- seen as his anointed succes- preventing me from standing.” porters of the ruling party. hovered around 4,000 for more than a week, but authori- ties have declined to reimpose a strict lockdown that was lift- ed earlier this summer. Many fear yet another Libya ceasefire first step on ‘arduous’ path to peace spike in cases is imminent, as Shiite Muslims converge AFP each announced a ceasefire on But international pressure Karima Munir, a banker from on the holy city of Karbala to Tripoli Friday. has sought to bring Libya’s Tripoli. commemorate the beginning The leaders, in separate leaders to an agreement sev- “Both (sides) know that of the mourning month of A surprise ceasefire announce- statements, said they wanted eral times in past years, and there is no winning party if the Muharram. ment by Libya’s rival adminis- to end fighting and hold elec- a lasting deal has yet to be conflict continues -- and their Muharram, which includes trations offers a glimmer of tions, drawing praise from the reached. backers have reached this re- the memorial of the killing hope for peace, but analysts UN, the EU and several Arab “This is but one step in alisation too.” of the Prophet Mohammed’s caution scepticism after years countries. what will be an arduous pro- For some Libyans, talk of grandson Hussein in 680 AD, of violence and as multiple Emhemed Shoaeb, a key cess, especially since local Sirte as a future seat of govern- is typically marked by mass foreign forces back opposing member of talks that led to the parties distrust not only one ment recalls plans by Kadhafi funeral processions and self- sides. last major agreement in 2015, another, but also international to turn his home town into the flagellation. Fayez al-Sarraj, head of the said the announcement was parties involved,” said Emad country’s capital. It usually sees thousands of UN-recognised Government a step “in the right direction” Badi, senior fellow at the “It’s ironic that Kadhafi’s pilgrims cross the border from of National Accord (GNA), that showed a “desire to break Washington-based Atlantic lifetime goal of making Sirte neighbouring Iran, which has based in the west in the capi- with the madness” of the past. Council think tank. the seat of government may suffered the largest mortality tal Tripoli, and Aguila Saleh, European Union diplo- A file photo (left to right) Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar, speaker “I have always said that be realised now,” Munir, the figure from COVID-19 infec- speaker of the eastern-based matic chief Josep Borrell de- of the eastern-based parliament Aguila Saleh Issa, and head of the Libyans will get serious about banker, said. tions in the Middle East, with parliament backed by military scribed it as a “constructive Tripoli-based UN-recognised unity government Fayez al-Sarraj, attend a truce when they all hit a “He must be smiling in his more than 20,200 deaths offi- strongman Khalifa Haftar, first step forward”. an International Congress on Libya in Paris. (AFP) wall... this may be it,” said grave.” cially registered. 06 Sunday, August 23, 2020

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Get The Flu Vaccine To Avoid A US ‘Twindemic’ What Trumpian Politics Research indicates that flu vaccine can reduce children’s risk of being hospitalised for Mean For Australia complications from the virus by 74% As Australia gets influenced by the US in a major way, the tectonic shift brought he COVID-19 pandemic in the US for- about COVID and the scientists battling tunately had minimal overlap with the it abound on social media. The disinfor- about by Trump in America may negatively impact the Australian politics Tinfluenza season’s typical December- mation could have a spillover effect of February peak. But that grace period is broader distrust. Grant Wyeth coming to a close as the new coronavirus The shift to home offices also raises Tribune News Service remains uncontrolled through much of concerns. Many people get the yearly im- the country and the yearly flu season ap- munisation at their workplace. This year, HE implications for Australia of the proaches again. fewer will have that opportunity. forthcoming presidential election in the Thankfully, there’s an inexpensive, The Minnesota Health Department is United States are not restricted to for- widely available remedy to avoid what ex- commendably strengthening its flu shot eign policy. Due to the nature of global perts have dubbed a “twindemic,” mean- awareness campaign with the help of CDC information distribution, the way ideas ing simultaneous outbreaks of these two funding. The MDH website also lists vacci- Thave become borderless and boundless, and dangerous respiratory viruses. That solu- nation clinics where qualifying uninsured the cultural influence that the US has in Aus- tion is something we should all be getting or underinsured adults can get free shots. tralia, there are serious domestic concerns as this fall anyway — the annual flu shot. In addition, the Minnesota Vaccines for well. The norms that President Donald Trump It’s always important to be immunised Children Program offers free or low-cost shifts as the core of the Republican Party — against a seasonal health threat that kills shots for those eligible under the age of 18. and those his party allows him to shift — are between 12,000 and 61,000 Americans But state health officials can’t, and highly influential on the Liberal Party in Aus- annually. But the ongoing COVID crisis shouldn’t have to, power this campaign on tralia. This is creating pressures that could lends additional urgency. The flu alone their own. Collaboration from employers, bring similar political instability from the can strain health health care pro- United States into Australian politics. care capacity viders and insur- One of Trump’s legacies will be the ideo- during a normal ers is needed to logical shifts that he has inspired in conserva- year. Fewer peo- boost awareness tive parties worldwide. While this will include ple getting seri- and find new, the abandonment of both fusionism and neo- ously ill from creative ways to conservatism as the driving ideologies of these hostility toward expertise, and the hysterical 2018 and experienced a resounding defeat. But it would help make getting the parties’ domestic and foreign policies, most flailing against the modern world are features it seems that the psychological rewards of these conserve needed shot easy and concerning is how his own instinctive suspicion some Liberal politicians exhibit. In addition identity politics are now being deemed more hospital capacity convenient. For of liberal democracy and his authoritarian im- is the incessant noise from media outlets that important than winning elections. for COVID cases. example, the Star pulses are also infecting these parties. Trump’s cheer for the party, who are desperate to try to Part of this psychological satisfaction may “Without a Tribune Edito- disdain for the rule of law, hostility toward the pull the party into their chaotic world. even come from losing elections. Driving much doubt if there rial Board would media, and his incessant self-servitude are es- This approach to politics may have a suc- of Trump’s politics and that of other like mind- ever was a year to like to see more tablishing a model for other politicians to emu- cessful model in Trump. However, unlike in ed movements is a sense that the world has left get your flu shot, drive-through late. With each outrage he generates it makes the United States there is no path to electoral their supporters behind, that they no longer see it’s this year,” clinics while the next outrage less outrageous. Were he to win victory in Australia by rousing up a “base” and themselves in the cultures they inhabit. Their said Patsy Stinchfield, a pediatric infec- weather permits. And are there mobile a second term his behaviour is likely to escalate, suppressing everyone else. The country’s com- belligerent politics is an expression of that anxi- tious-disease nurse practitioner with the options that could reach far-flung workers and his model of chaotic and hostile politics will pulsory voting nullifies this tactic. This makes ety. This is why these parties frequently behave Children’s Minnesota health care system. and their families? become even more attractive to like-minded the importing of political tactics from the Unit- like opposition parties even when they are in Flu vaccine shipments are already The shot is safe and usually covered parties outside the United States. ed States that are reliant on the US democratic power, because they see cultural power as more underway to health care providers. without out-of-pocket expenses by insur- The Republican Party itself, with its ena- model self-defeating. Yet what will be concern- consequential than political power. If they are There should be plenty of vaccine here ance. Employers and insurers need to bling of Trump, its move to embrace wild con- ing for Australia is if the psychological satisfac- unable to win elections it consolidates their and elsewhere. “Vaccine manufacturers drive that message home and encourage spiracy theories, and its increasingly open flir- tion of Trumpian politics starts to outweigh sense of outsider solidarity. have projected that they will supply be- parents to ensure that their children are tation with white nationalism, has now become electoral rewards. When a major party gives up Donald Trump has a unique personality that tween 194 million and 198 million doses vaccinated, too. Another critical reminder: an “anti-system party” — combative toward the on trying to engage with the broader public, and drives his destructive impulses, and it would be of influenza vaccine for the 2020-2021 Kids under 8 getting the flu immunisation country’s constitution and its system of govern- instead seeks to ferment distrust and unease almost impossible to replicate his traits. But he season. This is a 20 million dose increase for the first-time or who have had only one ment. This behaviour marks the party as no with the democratic system, then the country can plant seeds of disturbance and confusion in compared to the record 175 million doses dose previously need a second dose during longer a “conservative” party, but a radical one, has a serious problem. Australia. His current attempts to undermine distributed for the 2019-2020 flu sea- the same flu season for full protection. and with its outsized influence on the Liberal There are signs that this is starting to occur the voting system in the US can sow suspicion son,” according to a recent statement Research indicates that the flu vaccine Party this makes it more difficult for Australia in the Victorian branch of the Liberal Party. Part toward Australia’s own independent electoral from the US Centers for Disease Control can reduce children’s risk of being hospi- to conserve its own liberal democracy. of Australia’s success in regard to the COVID-19 commission. The QAnon conspiracy theory, and Prevention. talised for complications from the virus by However, it should be stressed that the pandemic — bar a recent spike in cases — has which is effectively a Trump cult, has its local The shot is generally recommended a stunning 74 percent. Stinchfield, from Liberal Party is not in the same degraded state been the non-partisan way that federal and state adherents down under, creating a domestic ter- for everyone 6 months of age and older, Children’s Minnesota, advises parents as the Republican Party. It still has a number leaders have mostly worked together to address rorist threat in Australia. with autumn continuing to be the opti- to include flu preparations for their little of responsible actors in senior positions, and the issue as a public health crisis, not a partisan These are not things that the Australian mal time frame. But reports indicating ones as part of their Halloween activities. Australia’s democratic institutions place great- political game. Yet, it was reported recently in government should take lightly. If Trump frustrating reluctance to take advantage “If you’re shopping for or mak- er restraints on party behaviour. Yet you can the Australian Financial Review that the Victo- wins a second term, the Liberal Party will of a COVID vaccine, should one become ing kids’ costumes or getting candy,” see the same flammable forces that have over- rian Liberal Party is considering replacing its need to make some serious decisions about available, also raise concerns about flu Stinchfield said, “make sure they have whelmed the Republican Party eating away at current leader because he isn’t feisty enough in whether it sees the norms Trump breaks shots. Ludicrous conspiracy theories their flu vaccine.” the Liberal Party. The dominance of negative his criticism of the Labor Party state premier and the culture he has created as oppor- identity politics — the politics of whom you on issues concerning the pandemic. The party tunities to pursue or critical dilemmas to (Tribune News Service) are against — in public discourse, the creeping took these agitated tactics to the last election in guard against. The New Cold War The ‘war’ that is brewing between the US and China isn’t going to involve military actions or anyone putting boots down on the soil of the other

ing, and glasnot, Russian for listen- America and China Inc. And it’s bark on a violent protest to expel Taiwan, which he ruled until 1975. today’s Chinese youth. ing to the other person. already unfolding. foreigners from China. But Chairman Mao and his band Now that China is a distant sec- Soviet Union, or what is now Somebody like Kenichi Ohmae, Regrettably, after the rebellion of communists took over and ruled ond economic power in the world, loosely called Commonwealth of who should know, would probably the Chinese Qing dynasty became Mainland China, which was not it’s feeling like that should com- Independent States, would not not be too worried about America even weaker and foreign influence given its due by the West and even mand some respects from Uncle like to be reminded that East Ber- and China’s incestuous family feud. was further entrenched in China. socialist USSR. Sam. But America is more inter- lin city was like a Third World set- The iPhone, as American as apple The French, Germans, Russians, While bigger, richer and more ested in going even farther, make tlement, compared to West Ber- pie, is assembled in China. And Chi- British, Americans and the Japa- militarily powerful Mainland Chi- things easier for Americans, even if lin, and that Warsaw Pact nations na buys the chips for its computers nese troops descended into looting na was grudgingly admitted to the that’s going to be at the expense of were generally poorer than the from America. of rural China, especially near the United Nations General Assembly, China or any other country. It’s just Western bloc, though USSR was China has the largest stash of capital, Beijing. puny Taiwan was in the Security going to be put down to tough luck then the second richest country in the US dollar in the world, outside In the end, Yuan Shikkan, as- Council wielding a veto. Some link for the losers. the world, after America. of America: $3399.9 trillion. Many sisted by American and British of- Henry Luce, publisher of Time mag- The coronavirus pandemic that An aphorism from the Yoruba of of the viable and thriving companies ficials, overwhelmed and expelled azine, to this. He was born in China started on a large scale in Wuhan, Southwest Nigeria says that if only in China are owned by Americans. the Boxers. One major outcome of to an American Presbyterian church China, has given America the op- Lekan Sote one man is rich amongst his kins- These two should not be taken too the Rebellion was that Western na- missionary and he was a good friend portunity to hold the Chinese by the men, he is also a poor man. His re- seriously for their friendly sword tions eventually abandoned the idea of Mrs Chiang. scruff of their necks and show the HE first Cold War, between sources will be overwhelmed by the jousts. They will never go to war. of colonising China, though China Chairman Mao decidedly took world how careless they are, just to America-led Western European demands of his kinsmen. Omhae, a Japanese-American adopted Western-type education China away from the sphere of influ- express its frustration at China’s fo- Tnations clustered in the North In any case, free market econ- management consultant, observes: and economy. ence of the West, sought to develop cused economic renaissance. Atlantic Treaty Organization, and omy theorists like Economist Mil- “Today, the flow of goods across China muddled on under sev- China on his own terms and suc- But for Nigeria, the rest of Af- the Warsaw Pact bloc of socialist ton Friedman and his wife, Rose, national boundaries is of so much eral warlords, until 1928, when cessfully used the Cultural Revolu- rica and what remains of the Third countries, led by Union of Soviet also an economist, are of the less relevance. Lines on a map mean Chiang Kai-shek, a lieutenant, led tion to wean his people from West- World, the back-and-forth between Socialist Republics, started a few opinion that only a market-driven little to a corporation.” American determined military campaigns ern values or so he thought. America, and not the West per se, years after the conclusion of the economy can deliver the greatest companies are all over China.” that defeated the warlords, and While governments that suc- and China is merely an opportunity Second World War. good to the greatest number of But as you take a peek into he was able to, at least nominally, ceeded that of Chairman Mao never for viable sources of loan funds, It collapsed in 1989 after the people in a country. history to the concluding years of reunify China. lost the focus to make China great Foreign Direct Investments, mar- Berlin Wall, erected by East German The New Cold War that is the 19th Century, you will recall He sought to modernise China, economically, they also began to ket for their extractive industries Strongman Eric Honecker, separat- brewing is between Uncle Sam the Boxer Rebellion, which to- but tried to reduce Japanese influ- display ostentatious Western con- and source of technology to turn ing West and East Berlin, fell down and The Land of the Dragons. But day’s Chinese cannot deny affects ence in his country. He led China sumption values. The mannerisms, their agricultural produce to local flat. Men of goodwill on either side be assured it’s not going to in- their relationship with the West, into the Allied Forces that defeated the chic dresses, the sleek conti- manufactures. side of the divide invented entente, volve military actions, or anyone especially America. Germany in the Second World War. nental suits favoured by America’s French for friendly alliance among putting boots down on the soil The secretive Society of the But in 1948, he lost out to Mao corporate types, Coca Cola, McDon- (Lekan Sote is a seasoned nations, perestroika, Russian for of the other: It’s going to happen Righteous and Harmonious Fists Zedong-led Communists in a civil ald’s hamburger, pop music and Nigerian journalist, political and economic restructur- in the boardrooms of Corporate of Chinese peasants rose up to em- war. He fled to the tiny island of the iPhone, are in the repertoire of broadcaster and columnist)

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THE OPINION AND ANALYSIS PAGES ARE THE AUTHORS’ OWN. QATAR TRIBUNE BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY. World Sunday, August 23, 2020 07 California fires force thousands to flee as more blazes feared AFP Plains are shrouded under a hectares) and destroyed 565 Friday. Five deaths have been Los Angeles vast area of smoke due to on- The LNU fire structures. Wineries in the famed linked to the latest flare-ups, going wildfires that extend covered The LNU fire covered Napa and Sonoma regions, with four bodies recovered Some of California’s larg- from the Rockies to the West 314,207 acres 314,207 acres by Saturday which are still reeling from on Thursday, including three est ever fires raged across the Coast,” the National Weather morning, making it the sec- blazes in recent years, are un- from a burned house in a rural state on Saturday, forcing tens Service said Saturday. by Saturday ond-largest fire in California der threat. area of Napa County. of thousands from their homes “With severe drought and morning, history. “Many of these firefighters But many residents have as forecasters warned of fur- exceptionally dry fuels present, making it the About 2,600 firefighters have been on the lines for 72 refused evacuation orders. ther blazes sparked by light- dry thunderstorms could spark second-largest are tackling the two blazes, hours, and everybody is run- “At least if we’re here, we ning strikes. additional wildfires this week- fire in California which were described by offi- ning on fumes,” Assemblyman know exactly what’s going on,” Several thousand lightning end.” cials as 15 percent and 10 per- Jim Wood of the Healdsburg Napa resident John Newman, bolts have hit California in re- The two largest blazes -- history cent contained, respectively. district in Sonoma told the Los 68, told the San Francisco cent days, starting fires that dubbed the LNU Lightning “We simply haven’t seen Angeles Times. Chronicle as he sat in a lawn left thick smoke blanketing the Complex and the SCU Light- An aircraft drops fire retardant on a ridge during the Walbridge fire, anything like this in many, “Our first responders are chair in his driveway. “Family region. ning Complex -- have burned part of the larger LNU Lightning Complex fire as flames continue to many years,” California Gov- working to the ragged edge of is worried, but it’s a little dif- “The western US and Great about 600,000 acres (240,000 spread in Healdsburg, California. (AFP) ernor Gavin Newsom said on everything they have.” ferent if you’re here firsthand.

‘Poisoned’ Putin critic Navalny Lukashenko stable in Berlin hospital orders World COVID-19 deaths Belarusian AFP confirmed in a statement that Berlin it had admitted Navalny and army to defend was carrying out an “extensive borders ahead Leading Kremlin critic Alex- medical diagnosis”. top 800,000 as nations ei Navalny, who has suffered The 44-year-old lawyer and of protests a suspected poisoning, was in anti-corruption campaigner, a stable condition in hospital one of President Vladimir Pu- AFP on Saturday after being flown tin’s fiercest critics, went into a Minsk to Berlin following a standoff coma after falling suddenly ill ramp up restrictions over his medical evacuation Thursday on a plane to Mos- Belarus’s authoritar- from Russia. cow that had to make an emer- AFP ian leader Alexander Lu- A convoy including two gency landing in Omsk. Paris kashenko on Saturday yellow ambulances brought Aides say they believe Nav- ordered his defence min- Navalny from Berlin’s Tegel alny was poisoned, apparently The global death toll from the ister to take “stringent airport to the renowned Char- via a cup of tea at the airport, new coronavirus has surpassed measures” to defend the ite hospital just after 10:20 am and blamed Putin, though 800,000, according to an AFP country’s territorial integ- local time (0820 GMT). Russian doctors said tests count on Saturday, with nu- rity after mass protests “Navalny’s condition is sta- showed no trace of any poison. merous countries ramping up erupted against his claim ble,” Jaka Bizilj, the head of the Doctors treating him in restrictions in an effort to bat- to election victory. Cinema for Peace foundation Omsk had refused to let Nav- tle an eruption of new cases. The 65-year-old, who that brought Navalny to Ger- alny leave but reversed course Western Europe, particu- said he won a sixth presi- many in a chartered medical after his family and staff de- larly Spain, Italy Germany and dential term with 80 per- plane, told AFP. manded he be allowed to travel France, has been enduring in- cent of the vote in the Berlin’s Charite hospital to Germany. fection levels not seen in many August 9 ballot, made the months, sparking fears of a comments while inspect- fully-fledged second wave. ing military units in Grod- And in Asia, South Korea, no, near Belarus’s border which had largely brought the with Poland, according to Gandhi’s iconic glasses sell virus under control, became the president’s press ser- the latest country to announce vice. for $340,000 in Britain it would boost restrictions to Lukashenko de- try to stem a new outbreak. nounced the recent mass AFP Across the world, the num- protests, which he said London ber of deaths has doubled to People cross a street in Seoul on Friday. South Korea announced ramped-up coronavirus restrictions after were receiving support just over 800,000 since June 332 new cases were reported in the past 24 hours -- the highest daily figure since early March.( AFP) from Western countries, A pair of gold-plated glasses 6, with 100,000 fatalities in worn by Indian independence the last 17 days alone, while ● Number of deaths has doubled since June 6, and 100,000 have been recorded in the last hero Mahatma Gandhi has sold more than 23 million cases 17 days alone. Over 23 million cases have been registered in Britain for £260,000 (about have been registered. 288,000 euros, $340,000), the Latin America is the region ● As nations battle surge in new cases, WHO chief hopes the world should be able to rein in auction house said. A pair of glasses that once the most affected, while more the coronavirus pandemic in less than two years “We found them just four belonged to Indian independence than half the global fatali- weeks ago in our letterbox, left icon Mahatma Gandhi at the auc- ties have been reported in the there by a gentleman whose tion house in Bristol recently. (AFP) hardest-hit United States, Bra- disposal is to confine their uncle had been given them by zil, Mexico and India. Italy’s daily tally of COVID-19 populations or enforce social Gandhi himself,” East Bristol rica during the 1920s or 30s, The surging numbers come distancing. Auctions wrote on Instagram said the auction house. after the UN health agency cases jumps above 1,000 South Korea announced after the sale late Friday. The sale price smashed the said on Friday that the world ramped up restrictions on “An incredible result for an original estimate of around should be able to rein in the ROME: Italy on Saturday re- A majority of imported Saturday, after 332 new cases Belarusian President incredible item! Thanks to all £15,000. pandemic in less than two ported more than 1,000 new cases concerned arrivals from were reported in the past 24 those who bid.” Auctioneer Andrew Stowe years. novel coronavirus infections, Sardinia, and to a smaller ex- hours -- the highest daily fig- Alexander Lukashenko Gandhi was known for giv- told Sky News earlier this World Health Organiza- the country’s biggest daily tent from other parts of Italy, ure since early March. denounced the recent ing out old or unwanted pairs month that the vendor had told tion chief Tedros Adhanom jump in infection numbers as well as Croatia, France, “We are at a very precari- mass protests, which to those in need or those who him: “If they’re no good, just Ghebreyesus sought to draw since May 12. Greece, Malta, Romania, ous stage where we could see he said were receiving had helped him. throw them away.” favourable comparisons with The Health Ministry said Spain, Ukraine and the United the beginning of a nationwide support from Western The non-violent protestor When he suggested they the flu pandemic of 1918 which 1,071 people tested positive States. second wave,” Health Minister gave the glasses to the vendor’s might be worth £15,000, “I cost the lives of as many as 50 in the last 24 hours, bringing Lazio Health Commission- Park Neung-hoo said at a press countries uncle while he was working for think he nearly fell off his million people. the total infections count to er Alessio D’Amato said most briefing. British Petroleum in South Af- chair.” “We have a disadvantage of 258,136. It also reported the newly infected were young The expanded measures and ordered the army to globalisation, closeness, con- three fatalities, raising the people with no symptoms. include restrictions on gather- defend western Belarus, nectedness, but an advantage overall death toll to 35,430. Italy is currently seeing ings and activities including which he described as “a of better technology, so we Lazio, the region around better virus figures than Euro- professional sports, which will pearl”. hope to finish this pandemic Rome, had the biggest pean neighbours. However, as be played behind closed doors “It involves taking the Ai Weiwei airs Wuhan film ‘Coronation’ before less than two years,” he increase in new cases, 215, the numbers rise, there are again, while beaches nation- most stringent measures as tribute to frontline medical staff said. nearly two-thirds of which concerns that they could scup- wide will close. to protect the territorial “(By) utilising the avail- were linked to people return- per plans to reopen schools in In Germany, a univer- integrity of our country,” DPA pandemic,” he said. able tools to the maximum ing from elsewhere. September. (DPA) sity launched a series of pop Lukashenko said. London The film examines the “po- and hoping that we can have concerts under coronavirus His visit comes ahead litical spectre of Chinese state additional tools like vaccines, mended children over 12 years stop the virus spread. conditions, hoping the mass of large-scale military Chinese dissident artist Ai control from the first to the last I think we can finish it in a old now use masks in the same With no usable vaccine yet experiment with 2,000 people exercises planned in the Weiwei has released a feature day of the Wuhan lockdown,” shorter time than the 1918 flu.” situations as adults as the use available, the most prominent can determine whether large Grodno region between film documenting the response the producers said. The WHO also recom- of face coverings increases to tool governments have at their events can safely resume. August 28 and 31. to the coronavirus pandemic “It is trying to reflect what The former collective by people in the city of Wuhan, ordinary Chinese people went farm director said that where the world’s first out- through,” Ai told Friday’s New NATO troops in Poland break was reported. York Times in an interview and Lithuania were “seri- Ai directed the 115-minute from a retreat in Portugal. Trump puts pressure on authorities to develop vaccine before election ously stirring” near their documentary remotely from He said his team had used DPA therapeutics. Obviously, they cal interference in the vaccine Larger clinical studies are borders with Belarus and Europe, where he is based, us- nearly 500 hours of footage to Washington are hoping to delay the an- testing and approval process under way for several vaccine ordered his troops into full ing “ordinary citizens” as local create the documentary. swer until after November 3rd. could cast doubt and under- candidates, involving up to combat readiness. assistants to film inside the The film used drone foot- US President Donald Must focus on speed, and sav- mine its safety and legitimacy. 30,000 subjects. If these are Both countries denied Chinese metropolis of some 11 age of Wuhan, shots from Trump put pressure on the ing lives!” Trump tweeted. Any concerns about the completed by autumn, the reg- the accusation. million people. hospital security cameras and authorities to develop and ap- The tweet was directed at vaccine could lead to a lower ulator could start the approval “The regime is trying to “We are releasing ‘Corona- video clips of medical staff prove a vaccine for the novel Stephen Hahn, the commis- level of uptake, making it hard- process, which is normally divert attention from Bela- tion,’ our film about Wuhan, treating infected patients. coronavirus in a tweet on Sat- sioner of the Food and Drug er to battle the pandemic. costly and lengthy. rus’s internal problems at China, in tribute to all the It includes some surreal urday. Administration (FDA). Hahn has repeatedly em- US government experts, any cost with totally base- doctors and nurses fighting scenes, such as a worker in “The deep state, or who- Trump has said in the past phasized that the regulator will including the government’s less statements about im- against COVID-19,” wrote Ai, a yellow hazmat suit gild- ever, over at the FDA is mak- that he hopes that a vaccine is stick to its usual stringent sci- infectious disease specialist aginary external threats,” 62, on Twitter. “We share our ing through the streets on an ing it very difficult for drug developed around the time of entific processes and has said Anthony Fauci, have said they Lithuanian President Gi- condolences for the people electric unicycle as he sprays companies to get people in the election. Experts, however, that it has not faced any pres- are confident a vaccine could tanas Nauseda told AFP. who have lost their lives in this disinfectant. order to test the vaccines and have warned that any politi- sure to alter its criteria. be available in early 2021.

Washington zoo welcomes ‘precious’ new baby panda FOR RENT AFP hibiting typical panda mom Fans of the panda were another resident giant panda days under a partnership con- Washington behavior like “nursing her able to follow her labor live who will turn 23 later this tract in which China owns the new apartments cub and cuddling it close,” the thanks to a “panda cam” ac- month, according to the zoo. pandas. Washington zoo officials Smithsonian’s National Zoo cessible on the zoo’s website Since the two pandas’ ar- Mei Xiang and Tian Tian in Mansoura heralded the arrival of “a pre- said on Twitter. 24 hours a day -- although rival in 2000, Mei Xiang has themselves will be returned to cious giant panda cub” on “We’re overjoyed to share high interest caused the fea- given birth to three surviving China next December. (3) Bedrooms Qr. 5,000 Friday, following the much- that Mei Xiang gave birth at ture to crash at some points. cubs: males Tai Shan in 2005 Under the US-China agree- watched birth of panda Mei 6:35 pm and is caring for her Mei Xiang, who is 22 years and Bei Bei in 2015, and a fe- ment, the National Zoo pays (2) Bedrooms Qr. 4,000 Xiang’s latest baby, four years newborn attentively,” it said, old, was artificially insemi- male, Bao Bao, in 2013. $500,000 per year towards after her last pregnancy. adding that mom and cub “ap- nated on March 22 with the The three were returned panda conservation efforts in The new mother was ex- pear to be doing well.” frozen semen of Tian Tian, to China on their fourth birth- China. 55555065 Foreign tech workers stranded in India after President Trump’s visa order page 12

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27,930.33 9,767.18 38,434.72 1,940.47 +190.60 pts -46.60 pts +214.33 pts Gold -0.35% QAC continues its offer on the full Dow QE sensex range of Mitsubishi vehicles page 10 Price percentage Price percentage 26.88 Brent 44.35 -1.22% WTI 42.34 -1.12% Silver -1.55% Large German trade delegation all set to explore Qatari market Qatar has long-term investment and economic commitments in Germany, says Qatar’s ambassador to Germany Satyendra Pathak Doha

A large trade delegation from Germany will be visiting Qatar in the near future to explore business opportunities in Qa- tari market, Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Peter Ram- sauer has said. Speaking at the Qatari- German Business Forum held online on Thursday, Ram- sauer said that Qatar and Germany have close relations in all economic fields and the upcoming visit of the trade delegation will pave way for German businessmen to forge further ties with their counter- parts in Qatar. Officials take part in Qatari-German Business Forum held online on Thursday. An official of Qatar Free Zone Authority makes presentations about the various offerings for investors in free zones in Qatar at the forum. During the forum, both sides reviewed trade and in- joy close partnership in a wide emerged as a global trading part of the forum witnessed a tract foreign investments such entrepreneurship. tions and industrial units, not- vestment cooperation and dis- range of political, social and centre that offers excellent large turnout and saw partici- as a highly developed infra- He pointed out that ing that Umm Alhoul offers 54 cuss establishing alliances and particularly economic areas. conditions for the production pation from many Qatari and structure, access to main mar- QSTP’s Product Development pre-built facilities dedicated to partnerships. Kuwari said that Qatar facilities. German companies. kets as well as the possibility Fund (PDF) helps encourage industries with various areas Praising Qatar for its rapid is always willing to further Qatar benefits from an out- Many presentations from of full ownership for foreign local startups and SMEs in the from 700sqm to 2,500sqm, economic development, he strengthen the excellent rela- standing logistical, financial, both sides were made as part investors and exemption from private sector to develop prod- while Ras Bufontas zone in- said, “Qatar has defeated the tions with Germany. and digital infrastructure, he of activities for the matchmak- taxes and other incentives. ucts and services relevant to cludes 24 pre-built facilities siege imposed on it since 2017. He said that the forum said adding that the upcoming ing platform. Investment Pro- Qatar Science Technol- local market needs. with diversified options for The country has succeeded in would contribute to enhancing FIFA World Cup 2020 in Qa- motion Agency of Qatar Inves- ogy Park Investment Manager Delivering a presentation offices, warehousing and land reordering its economic pri- the outstanding cooperation tar would also offer enormous tor Relations Manager Hamad Abdulla Al Naimi and Qatar on free zone, Kuwari noted plots. orities and achieving self-suf- between the two countries as economic opportunities for Rashid Al Naimi highlighted Free Zone Authority Markets that Qatar ranked highly Qatar Chamber Chairman ficiency in many areas. Qatar well as attracting new entre- German companies. Qatar’s economic growth, eco- Manager Fahad Al Kuwari also across a range of global com- Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al has managed to accomplish preneurial opportunities to QC Board Member Khalid nomic incentives offered by made presentations on the oc- petitiveness metrics, proving a Thani, Arab-German Cham- rapid economic development face global challenges ahead bin Klefeekh Al Hajri, who Qatar and the role of Invest- casion. strong and reliable place to do ber of Commerce and Indus- despite all the challenges.” with strong economic and po- also spoke on the occasion, ment Promotion Agency in Naimi said that Qatar Sci- business. try Vice President Olaf Hoff- Ramsauer also praised Qa- litical commitments. said that Qatar and Germany Qatar during his presentation. ence and Technology Park was QFZA oversees many free mann, Arab-German Chamber tar’s government for support- While Qatar has long-term enjoyed strong relations and “Qatar’s economy is ex- established 15 years ago with zones including Ras Bufon- of Commerce and Industry ing the private sector during investment and economic both the countries are keen on pected to remain strong and the aim to provide an interna- tas and Umm Alhoul, he said General Secretary Abdulaziz the current crisis. commitments in Germany, he developing such relations to stable during the next year. tional place for researches, en- adding that these zones offer Al Mikhlafi and Qatar Cham- Ambassador of Qatar to said Qatar also offers great op- higher levels and establishing The country’s GDP is expected ergy, environment, technology distinguished services for local ber General Manager Saleh Germany HE Mohammed bin portunities for German com- more alliances and partner- to grow by 5 percent in 2021,” and education. and foreign investors. bin Hamad Al Sharqi were Jaham Al Kuwari, who also panies. ships. Naimi said. He noted that it played a Kuwari said that both Ras prominent among those who took part in the forum, said Based on its geographical The Qatar-German Match- Naimi noted that Qatar key role in accelerating the Bufontas and Umm Alhoul also participated in the virtual that Germany and Qatar en- location, he said, Qatar has making Platform organised as offers a set of incentives to at- pace of innovation and tech zones offer real estate solu- forum. QNB launches WhatsApp service Global trade set to stabilise further to provide wide as major economies reopen: QNB range of products Tribune News Network Doha Tribune News Network Doha Qatar National Bank (QNB) said in its weekly analysis Qatar National Bank (QNB), that a cautious optimism has the largest financial institution continuously marched ahead in the Middle East and Africa, over the last few months, as has launched QNB WhatsApp several advanced economies Service to provide customers gradually ‘reopened’ their ac- with a wider range of banking tivities, hopefully leaving the products and services. peak of the pandemic shock QNB WhatsApp banking behind. will be a new channel that The stabilisation of the serves QNB customers and the COVID-19 spread and ag- public by providing general in- gressive policy stimulus pro- formation on the bank’s prod- duced a significant reversal so far down 11 percent in July of decline, USD export values months. term consumption trends ucts and services as well as a New initiative of economic trends, from a 2020. from key Asian economies Third, a backlog of new or- that are traditionally export- feature to message customer rapid but deep depression to While this represents a increased by 6 percent from ders is set to reach producers intensive, such as software, service agents for live support. ● Customers can easily what so far appears to be a significant downturn, it is far June to July. Exports for Asia globally, after several months electronics and communica- Customers can easily start start using the QNB recovery to close to previous off from the collapse experi- and Europe, in particular, of supply-side disruption and tion equipment. using the QNB WhatsApp WhatsApp banking by levels in the medium term, enced in April, when exports have picked up substantially, inventory drawdowns. The Working from home re- banking by downloading downloading WhatsApp via the bank said, adding that a crumbled by more than 19 suggesting a quick ‘re-open- COVID-19 shock affected the quirements are propping up WhatsApp via IOS or Android IOS or Android Stores and broad based stabilisation is percent. Moreover, a smooth- ing’ rebound. export-intensive manufacturing the demand for hardware Stores and save the WhatsApp save the WhatsApp number taking place globally, igniting er trend-line of 3-month av- Second, transportation sector after 19 months of steep and electronics. The adop- number +9744407777 in their +9744407777 in their not only the badly hit service erage figures point to the be- activity, a key leading indica- industrial deceleration, when tion of 5G technology and the contact list. sector but also manufacturing ginning of a turning point for tor for incoming demand and the manufacturing cycle was ripe required IT infrastructure QNB provides unique contact list as expressed by the bounce in exports with the trend gradu- exports, had also started to to turn into expansive mode. for its proper functioning is digital banking services for its ● QNB provides unique surveys with purchasing man- ally moving upwards after the point to additional strength. The build-up of inven- boosting demand for the sem- customers, including flexible digital banking services for agers. sharp crash, the bank said. The Dow Jones Transporta- tories related to preventive iconductor industry. transfers worldwide, schedul- Several months into However, four reasons tion Average, an equity index measures against disruption QNB concluded its analy- ing recurring transfers, bill its customers including flex- the tentative rebound, this point to promising signs that comprised of airlines, truck- in US-China trade relations sis by saying that trade is so payments, in addition to inno- ible transfers worldwide analysis delves into the fig- the turning point in global ing, marine transportation, in 2018 were gradually drawn far reinforcing other positive vative and secure solutions for ures of one of the most reli- trade will gain momentum. railroad and delivery com- down over 2019, requiring signs of an early recovery Internet and Mobile Banking viding a comprehensive range able gauges of real activity in First, last month (July), ex- panies, whose performance new orders and an increase from the global recession. services. of advanced products and ser- global trade. Exports of early- ports of early reporting East traditionally leads exports by in trade flows.T he pandemic Should the pandemic stabi- QNB Group’s presence vices. The total number of em- reporting and highly open Asian economies expanded three months, are not only did not completely wipe out lise further and extraordinary through its subsidiaries and ployees is more than 29,000 economies of East Asia, which on a month-on-month basis signaling for the beginning of the need for those new orders. policy support continue, ac- associate companies extends operating through 1,000 loca- are a key coincident indicator for the first time since Janu- a recovery but for a significant Fourth, the pandemic has tivity and trade will likely ac- to more than 31 countries tions, with an ATM network of of overall trade dynamics, are ary, 2020. After five months acceleration over the next few accelerated secular or long- celerate even more. across three continents pro- more than 4,200 machines. Economy & Business Sunday, August 23, 2020 09 US firm 3M Britain’s state debt tops to make N95 masks at new £2 tn on virus support Canada facility British retail sales jumped by 3.6 percent in July from June as shops, restaurants and pubs reopened AFP its Brockville, Ontario facil- AFP Ottawa ity, while the company has London agreed to supply 50 million US industrial giant 3M will N95 masks to Canada an- British government debt make N95 respirator masks nually over five years. has exceeded £2 trillion at an expanded facility in Prime Minister Justin for the first time following Canada for domestic use Trudeau, also on hand for massive state borrowing as as well as for export, the the announcement, added the coronavirus pandemic government announced on that 3M aims to ship masks pushed the UK economy into Friday. from Canada to overseas. a record recession, official Officials said it will en- “We will be able to data showed Friday. sure a secure domestic sup- cover domestic supplies,” At the end of July, total ply of crucial protective he said, and because Can- accumulated debt hit £2.004 health equipment that had ada has “never brought in trillion ($2.61 trillion, 2.2 tril- been in short supply at the limits or protectionist lion euros), the Office for Na- start of the pandemic as measures” masks will also tional Statistics (ONS) said in nations competed for the be exported. a statement. scarce few available. “Our products can help That was equivalent to At a news conference, the world as well,” he said. more than 100 percent of Ontario Premier Doug Ford In April, US President the country’s annual gross recalled the “darkest days” Donald Trump had at- domestic product, or total of the pandemic when “eve- tacked 3M for not shifting economic output, for the first ry country in the world was all distribution back home time since 1961. left scrambling for criti- and invoked the Korean By comparison, Apple cal medical supplies and War-era Defense Produc- this week became the first US personal protective equip- tion Act against the com- company to have a market ment.” pany. valuation totalling $2 tril- “There was a worldwide Trudeau had pushed lion (£1.5 trillion), boosted shortage and Canada was back against Trump’s pres- as it is seen as a key winner left at the mercy of other sure on 3M, saying it would in the new post-coronavirus countries for the PPE we be a mistake to reduce economy. desperately needed,” he cross-border trade in medi- Compared with July 2019, said. “We were left in a ter- cal goods during the crisis. UK debt increased by £227.6 rible, terrible situation.” The company respond- billion, reflecting the huge in- But no more, he vowed. ed that it would continue crease in borrowing needed to Ottawa and the prov- to sell masks to Canada and tackle the pandemic. ince of Ontario are pro- Latin America. “This crisis has put the A man walks across London Bridge with the offices of the City of London in Shard tower in the background on Friday. (Afp) viding Can$23 million Its Canadian plant is public finances under signifi- (US$18 million) each to scheduled to be up and run- cant strain as we have seen a sustainable footing over time, The pound is being pun- pre-pandemic levels, both Britain’s economy shrank support 3M’s expansion of ning early next year. hit to our economy and taken which will require taking dif- ished “by Brexit talks which fuel and clothing sales contin- by one fifth in the second action to support millions of ficult decisions,” said Sunak, seem to be going nowhere,” ued to recover. quarter, more than any Euro- jobs, businesses and liveli- whose official title is Chancel- said Neil Wilson, analyst at “Meanwhile, food sales pean neighbour, as the lock- hoods,” finance minister Ri- lor of the Exchequer. Markets.com. “The two sides fell back from their recent down plunged the country shi Sunak said. “It is also why we are tak- are still far from reaching peaks as people started to into its deepest recession on “Without that support ing action now to support the agreement on key terms” of venture back into pubs and record. things would have been far growth and jobs which pay for their post-Brexit relationship. restaurants,” Athow said. Even though the UK econ- worse.” our public service, by helping Separately, data showed Marks and Spencer, the omy is beginning to rebound Net borrowing between businesses to reopen safely.” that British retail sales British food and clothes re- as the government eases strict April and the end of July is The pound fell by more jumped by 3.6 percent in July tailer, announced this week confinement measures -- pri- estimated to have hit £150.5 than 1.0 percent against the from June as shops, restau- that it was cutting 7,000 jobs vate sector output grew rap- billion, the ONS said. dollar on Friday as the EU and rants and pubs reopened. as COVID-19 increasingly idly in August according to Last month’s figure alone Britain traded blame for the “Retail sales have now pushes customers to shop on- data Friday -- analysts expect came in at £26.7 billion, as lack of progress after the lat- regained all the ground lost line. a surge in unemployment by the UK emerged from a strict est round of post-Brexit trade during the height of the coro- The company joins the the end of the year. lockdown imposed at the end talks, with Brussels warning navirus restrictions as more likes of UK department store In October, Sunak plans of March to curb the spread of that a deal looked unlikely. stores open for trade and on- chains Debenhams and John to end the government’s fur- the coronavirus. Sterling was changing line sales remain at histori- Lewis, as well as pharmacy lough scheme that is paying “Today’s figures are a hands at $1.3074 in afternoon cally high levels,” ONS stat- group Boots, in cutting thou- up to 80 percent of wages for stark reminder that we must trade, compared with $1.3214 istician Jonathan Athow said. sands of jobs owing to pan- around 10 million workers return our public finances to a late Thursday. “While still below their demic fallout. during the pandemic. EU, US announce surprise trade deal on lobster exports AFP ments that create more free, But the biggest fear was that In return, the EU would see Brussels fair, and reciprocal transatlantic Trump would deliver on his tariffs slashed by half on a series trade,” they said in a statement. threats to slap tariffs on Euro- of items worth an average an- US lobster exports will enter Eu- Transatlantic trade tensions pean car exports, most notable nual trade value of $160 million. rope tariff-free, as Washington exploded in 2017 when Presi- from Germany, the EU’s biggest These included certain pre- and Brussels announced a limit- dent Donald Trump followed economy. pared meals, crystal glass, as ed trade deal on Friday that will through on his protectionist “We see this as a first step well as cigarette lighters. be seen as a first result in efforts agenda, slapping tariffs on steel in de-escalation of ongoing EU- Trump has put heavy pres- to de-escalate trade tensions. and aluminium exports from US disagreements,” said an EU sure to clinch the zero-tariff The joint announcement by Europe and other partners. source. lobster deal, especially after the US Trade Representative Robert Matters only grew worse The deal announced on Fri- EU entered a trade deal with Lighthizer and EU Trade Com- from there, with a decades-long day is very limited in scope and Canada which also exports the missioner Phil Hogan came as battle over subsidies for Airbus would mainly apply to US lob- shellfish. surprise with a number of trade and Boeing also leading to tit- ster exports which would now A request by the US for a deal feuds still brewing between both for-tat tariff exchanges. land in European dinner plates on lobsters had been rejected by sides. A campaign by European with zero tariffs. the EU last year, with Brussels “We intend for this package nations to apply a digital tax on EU tariffs on US lobster had insisting on a broader package. of tariff reductions to mark just US tech giants has also drawn been eight percent, and exports The tariff reductions are ret- A fisherman picks up a lobster from his fishing net on his boat, off the coast of Porto Pollo on the beginning of a process that threats of duties on European to the EU were about $111 mil- roactive to begin August 1, the the French Mediterranean island of Corsica on Friday. (AFP) will lead to additional agree- exports including French wine. lion in 2017. statement said. QBIC accepts applications for 14th LSP ACC continues its summer offer Tribune news network on MG maintenance services Doha tribune news network The MENA region’s leading Doha mixed-use business incubator, Qatar Business Incubation Center Auto Class Cars (ACC), the au- (QBIC) – a division of Qatar Devel- product or service for the market. net Of Things), 5G solutions, trans- thorised distributor of MG in Qa- opment Bank (QDB) – is accepting QBIC General Manager Hamad portation, smart homes, or gaming tar, continues its amazing offer on applications for the 14th wave of its Dashin al Qahtani, said, “Now in and entertainment projects. maintenance services of all MG flagship LeanStartup Programme its 14th edition, the LeanStartup Entrepreneurs are required cars in Qatar, giving clients a great (LSP), the firm announced in a Programme follows QBIC’s central to pass through several screening opportunity to have a free checkup statement on Saturday. mission of growing and accelerat- stages before securing a seat in the of their vehicles, especially during The most successful programme ing businesses and meet the needs programme. Selected startups dis- hot summer times. of its kind in Qatar, QBIC’s LSP lev- of local entrepreneurs. We look for- play the greatest potential for in- Running until August 31, the erages the “lean-startup” method- ward to welcoming another cohort novation and are the most suitable offer is valid for all MG cars. Cus- ology, placing significant empha- of tremendously talented entrepre- for the competitive Qatari market- tomers can visit the service cent- sis on customer validation, which neurs to guide their journey into space. ers to get free checkup of oil filter, allows entrepreneurs to test their the business world and transform Selected startups receive up to AC filter,air filter and engine oil, business ideas in real-time with their ideas into reality.” QR250,000 in total investment – by professional authorised techni- potential customers. The 10-week The latest edition of the pro- equivalent to QR100,000 in cash cians, ACC said in a statement on checkups of main parts to enjoy cool 500 company, has opened a new programme aims to enable aspir- gramme will focus on healthtech, and QR150,000 in incubation ser- Saturday. and comfortable drive. It is part of chapter for this British-born brand. ing entrepreneurs to transform a e-commerce, businesses leveraging vices and rent, including a one-year Hesham al Sahn, General Man- our social responsibility towards our MG has a rich portfolio of sedan, business idea into a startup, while blockchain, and business leverag- incubation period with option to ager of Auto Class Cars said, “Taking community to help them maintain crossover and SUV vehicles that entrepreneurs with an MVP (mini- ing AI (Aartificial Intelligence). As extend for another year, training, into consideration the hot summer their cars in the best way”. are distinguished with their stylish mum viable product) get the op- part of QBIC Digital & Beyond, the continuous coaching, exposure to times, we are thrilled to support our Since its acquisition of MG Mo- designs, modern technology and portunity to further develop their cohort can also work on IOT (Inter- investors, and office space. valued clients and offer them free tor, SAIC Motor, as a Global Top competitive prices. 10 Sunday, August 23, 2020 Economy & Business US media firms take on Apple over App Store commission

AFP er companies. companies meeting those duct” and invalidate the tech San Francisco They argue that instead of conditions can be offered the giant’s rules requiring app paying 30 percent of transac- The media groups argue same agreement,” DCN boss developers to pay 30 percent Major American media or- tions in the App Store, they that instead of paying 30 Jason Kint wrote. of transactions as the price ganizations have written to should be cut the same deal as percent of transactions in The collective of news out- of doing business in the App Apple pushing for the iPhone Amazon Prime Video, which the App Store, they should lets argue their “most trusted Store. maker to charge less to feature pays Apple just 15 percent in be cut the same deal as and well-respected media The suit was filed the same on its App Store, a week after commission. Amazon Prime Video, brands” reach a huge audience day Apple booted Fortnite the company behind hit video “We would like to know amounting to a “100 percent from the online marketplace, game Fortnite sued the tech what conditions our members which pays Apple just 15 reach of the US online popula- after Epic added a payment giant over the same issue. -- high quality digital content percent in commission tion.” system that let player trans- Trade body Digital Con- companies -- would need to Last week the maker of actions bypass the App Store tent Next (DCN) -- which meet in order to qualify for Fortnite -- Epic Games -- sued system, saving money in the represents top titles includ- the arrangement Amazon is cut-price deal was available to Apple for the way it rules over process. ing The New York Times, The receiving,” DCN’s letter dated companies that met certain the App Store, accusing the Apple has in recent Washington Post and The Thursday said. conditions. iPhone maker of wielding mo- months come under fire for Wall Street Journal -- wrote The letter refers to a heat- “I ask that you clearly de- nopoly power. the tight grip it has on the App to Apple boss Tim Cook asking ed House of Representatives fine the conditions thatA ma- Epic called on a federal Store, which is the sole source why they are not given more antitrust hearing at the end zon satisfied for its arrange- judge to order Apple to stop of applications for its popular favorable terms like some oth- of July in which Cook said the ment so that DCN’s member its “anti-competitive con- mobile devices.

Canada to take Boeing 737 MAX QAC continues its offer on the out for test flight AFP full range of Mitsubishi vehicles Montreal

Canada’s transport agency said on Fri- The monthly installment starts from QR999, with no down payment and three months grace period day it will take a Boeing 737 MAX out for a test flight, more than a year after two Tribune news network is refreshing silence and quality. deadly crashes led to the jetliner’s ground- Doha Driving the Outlander is a pleas- ing around the world. urable experience heightened In a statement to AFP, Transport Can- Qatar Automobiles Company by quick, responsive handling ada said it would conduct the test flights (QAC), the authorised distribu- and high-quality craftsmanship. in US airspace during the week of August tor of Mitsubishi Motors Cor- The ride is also extremely quiet 24. poration in Qatar, continues its thanks to enhanced noise reduc- Agency staff will also conduct flight offer on the full range of Mitsub- tion measures that lower engine, simulator tests at Boeing’s facility in Seat- ishi vehicles 2020 models, with road and wind noise. 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Thanks to the 8-speed an athlete from sporty face to cant styling changes. With a new with changes on the front and visit the showroom at Salwa automatic transmission – First high-tech rear lamps. All harmo- look, new technology and a new rear exterior design to give the Road from Saturday to Thursday from Mitsubishi Motors – im- nize in a strong personality that more powerful engine, it now care more attractive appearance. from 8 am to 9 pm and on Fri- proved fuel efficiency coupled drives you to explore. The fresh adopts Mitsu’s latest Dynamic Both bumpers, front and rear, day from 5 pm to 9 pm, and Al with smoother, more luxurious surprise of the body persists in Shield front design language are extended while the radiator Khor showroom from Saturday A Boeing 737 MAX jet lands at Boeing Field drive is easily achieved. the cabin where engineering with LED headlights and tail- grill is wider with new headlamps to Wednesday from 8 am to 8 in Seattle, Washington recently. (AFP) Built for maximum stability passion culminates in sporty, dy- lights. Mitsubishi also designed feature LED lighting for both the pm, and on Thursday from 8 am and traction, the rugged frame namic refinement. From distinc- a fresh rear skid plate finished high and low beams. The interior to 3 pm. World Bank chief warns extreme poverty could surge by 100 mn lot of sense.” economic crisis persists.” debtor nations, Malpass said. WB has committed to deploying “So I think the awareness Newly-installed World China is a major creditor of this will be gradually, more Bank Chief Economist Car- in many of these countries, $160 billion in funding to 100 and more apparent” especially men Reinhart has called the and the government has been countries through June 2021 “for the countries with the economic crisis a “pandemic “participating in the trans- highest vulnerability to the depression,” but Malpass was parency process,” but he said AFP poor countries at risk, going debt situation.” less concerned with terminol- more needs to be done to un- Washington beyond the commitment to The World Bank has com- ogy. “We can start calling it a derstand the terms of loans suspend debt payments, Mal- mitted to deploying $160 bil- depression. Our focus is on in nations like Angola, where The coronavirus pandemic pass said in an interview with lion in funding to 100 coun- how do we help countries be there are liens on the country’s may have driven as many as AFP. tries through June 2021 in an resilient in working out on the oil output. 100 million people back into Even so, more countries effort to addresses the imme- other side.” Governments in advanced extreme poverty, World Bank will be obliged to restructure diate emergency, and about Malpass said he has been economies so far have been President David Malpass their debt. $21 billion had been released “frustrated” by the slow pro- “generous” in their support of warned on Thursday. “The debt vulnerabilities through the end of June. gress among private creditors developing nations, even while The Washington-based de- are high, and the imperative of But even so, extreme pov- in providing comparable debt they take on heavy spending velopment lender previously getting light at the end of the An evangelical religious woman stirs a pot at a soup kitchen of the erty, defined as earning less suspension terms for poor programs in their own coun- estimated that 60 million peo- tunnel so that new investors Pamplona Alta section in the southern outskirts of Lima amid the than $1.90 a day, continues to countries. tries, Malpass said. ple would fall into extreme can come in is substantial,” new coronavirus pandemic. (File photo) (AFP) rise. While the Institute for In- “But the bigger problem poverty due to COVID-19, but Malpass said. Malpass said the deterio- ternational Finance has set is that their economies are the new estimate puts the de- Advanced economies in pandemic that’s killed nearly struggling to provide a safety ration is due to a combination up a framework to waive debt weak,” Malpass said of the terioration at 70 to 100 mil- the Group of 20 already have 800,000 people and sickened net for their citizens, will not of the destruction of jobs dur- service payments, as of mid- wealthy nations. lion, and he said “that number committed to suspending debt more than 25 million world- be in a better position to deal ing the pandemic as well as July member banks had not “The most important thing could go higher” if the pan- payments from the poorest wide. with the payments. supply issues that make access received any applications. the advanced economies do demic worsens or drags on. nations through the end of the But Malpass said that will The amount of debt reduc- to food more difficult. Having a clear view of the for the developing countries The situation makes it “im- year, and there is growing sup- not be enough, since the eco- tion needed will depend on the “All of this contributes to size of each country’s debt and is supply markets... start perative” that creditors reduce port for extending that mora- nomic downturn means those situation in each country, he pushing people back into ex- the collateral involved also are growing, and start reopening the amount of debt held by torium into next year amid a countries, which already are said, but the policy “makes a treme poverty the longer the key to being able to help the markets.” Sunday, August 23, 2020 11 Economy & Business Foreign tech workers stranded in India after President Trump’s visa order

Tribune News Service gling to figure out a next step: Doha Should she and their son return The US president’s H-1B visa order home without him? Should the oorva Dixit left her family stay together? How long can husband and daughters they pay for a home and car they in Fremont five months slammed shut border for thousands of lease in the Bay Area but can’t use? ago to care for her dying “We don’t know what to do,” Arora mother in India. Now, foreign citizens who live and work in the US said. she’sP grieving and stranded near but were overseas when rule took effect Milpitas software engineer Mumbai. Darshak Shah and his fiancee, Dixit has been separated from an H-1B holder working in North her family and the country she’s Carolina, didn’t expect major called home for more than a decade hitches when they flew to their na- by a double blow: the coronavirus tive country in late February to get pandemic and an H-1B visa order married in March. They planned to that slammed shut the border for return quickly to the U.S. to start thousands of foreign citizens who their lives together in the Bay Area. live and work in the U.S. but were But Shah, who arrived in the overseas when President Donald U.S. in 2015 and has a master’s de- Trump’s rule took effect. gree from Northeastern University “The day I heard about the ex- in Boston and an H-1B visa, is now ecutive order I was literally shiver- stranded with his new wife in the ing,” said Dixit, 37, who is staying country where they were born but in her father’s home. “I didn’t know no longer live. what was next for me and my fam- “I paid a lot of tuition for my ily. My kids are definitely suffering. graduate program,” said Shah, 30, When they’re in deep sleep they cry Poorva Dixit of Fremont, stuck in Sameer Arora, with his wife Milpitas software engineer Darshak who works at consulting and en- and call for me.” gineering firm EPAM Systems. “I She already missed her older India by President Donald Malavika Parthan and 18-month- Shah is stranded in India after was definitely contributing to the daughter’s birthday and she’ll Trump’s June 2020 order old son. The Arora family is travelling there to get married and economy as well as paying all the probably miss her younger daugh- suspending new visas, with her stranded in India after the virus being outside the US when taxes and everything.” ter’s birthday, too. “I’m going to be husband Kaustubh Talathi and shut down US govt services and President Donald Trump’s executive Shah is living in a home he having a lot of mom guilt the rest of daughters Krisha, 6, and Prisha, President Trump issued an order banned entry of foreign owns in India, but still paying rent my life,” said Dixit. 3, in happier times. executive order on visa holders. citizens without valid visa stamps. and insurance on his Bay Area Dixit, who has lived and worked house, and although he’s able to in the U.S. since getting a master’s work remotely for now, his em- degree in information networks ployer wants him back with his and computer security from the team, and he worries he could lose New York Institute of Technol- The day I heard about the executive When I graduated from my Ph.D I paid a lot of tuition for my his job, he said. “This is causing a ogy in 2006, is one of an esti- order I was literally shivering. I programme they told me, ‘You graduate programme. I was lot of mental, psychological and fi- mated 4,000 or more U.S.-based nancial stress,” he said. Indian citizens stuck in India af- didn’t know what was next for me should be proud of yourself, you are definitely contributing to the The White House and U.S. De- ter Trump’s June “Proclamation and my family. My kids are definitely at the top.’... And then they throw economy as well as paying all the partment of State declined to com- Suspending Entry of Aliens Who suffering. — Poorva Dixit me out. — Sameer Arora taxes and everything. — Darshak Shah ment. The State Department Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor said consular officers Market Following the Coronavirus abroad were receiving Outbreak.” guidance on imple- The order immediately barred rules. As soon as cials over the entry other U.S. tech firms filing a let- mation, Trump menting Trump’s entry until at least Jan. 1 to anyone she bought her ban, part of the ter in support of a separate lawsuit said the pan- order, but that on an H-1B or L visa who was out- ticket to India, Trump adminis- over the order by the National As- demic had cost such guidance is side the country with an approved she booked tration’s latest sociation of Manufacturers. more than not public infor- visa but without a routine but cru- her embassy crackdown on “The consulates and embas- 20 million mation. cial passport stamp on the day the appointment. immigration sies abroad are starting to reopen U.S. work- At a time proclamation took effect. Those “I wanted to and foreign slowly,” said Julie Gelatt, an ana- ers their jobs when the pan- stamps became impossible to get make sure I workers. lyst at the non-partisan Migration in “industries demic has left so when the pandemic closed consu- was coming Facebook, Policy Institute. “As they start to where employ- many U.S. work- lar services. back to my Apple, HP, reopen, that’s where the impact of ers are currently ers unemployed, But even if visa services in India family,” she Uber, Twit- the proclamation becomes espe- requesting H-1B “it does make sense resume, and no date has been set, said. But the em- ter, Intel and cially stark.” and L workers to fill to think carefully traveling foreign workers and new bassy shut visa Adobe last In the Bay Area, technology gi- positions.” about what foreign work- visa holders would still be barred services March 16, week joined ants rely heavily on the H-1B, in- Sameer Arora, an electri- ers we let into the country,” under Trump’s proclamation. The the day before her about four tended for highly skilled workers, cal engineer from Milpitas, Calif., analyst Gelatt said. State Department last week said appointment, under dozen and tens of thousands of foreign with a post-graduate degree from However, she said, H-1B work- H-1B holders seeking to return to a world-wide coronavi- citizens on the visa live the University of Texas, is strand- ers contribute to the economy, in the U.S. to the same jobs under the rus suspension by the U.S. and work in the re- ed at his mother’s home near New many cases creating jobs or be- same visa classification could apply Department of State. gion. Delhi with his wife and 18-month- coming entrepreneurs: assets that for emergency approval, but with She and about 50 Tech firms old son. will be important for post-corona- limited services, some embassies other Indian H-1B have long “When I graduated from my virus economic recovery. and consulates “may not be able to holders and their pushed to in- Ph.D program they told me, ‘You “It doesn’t make longer-term accommodate your request.” dependents crease the an- should be proud of yourself, you economic sense to block higher- Dixit, employed by a health- are suing nual 85,000 are at the top.’ They talk on merit- skilled workers from entering the care technology firm, has had an federal cap on new based immigration. And then they United States,” she said, adding H-1B visa since 2009 and knew the offi- visas, arguing throw me out,” said Arora, 34, that the order could push compa- they need more who moved to the U.S. for school nies to move jobs and work off- of them to se- in 2010 and works as a design en- shore. cure the world’s gineer for Renesas Electronics, Dixit is left worrying about top talent. Crit- a computer hardware maker. “I what’s next. If she continues to ics claim tech don’t understand that part.” work remotely, she believes she’ll companies and His wife, Malavika Parthan, a have to switch over to the India- staffing firms Cisco network engineer also on the based payroll of her employer. use the H-1B to H-1B, has a visa stamp, he said. That would mean losing substan- drive down wag- Though she could return home, tial income and her health insur- es, supplant U.S. she and their son have stayed with ance, which also covers her chil- workers and facil- him. dren, she said. itate outsourcing. The family flew to India for a “I’ve worked really hard, I’ve The vast ma- family emergency, but he couldn’t missed a lot with my family. And jority of H-1B get his passport stamp in India. after doing all that, this is what I Donald Trump holders are Indian The embassy closed two days be- get,” Dixit said. “I have already lost citizens. fore his appointment, he said. my mother and now I’m being kept In his procla- Now, he and Parthan are strug- away from my motherhood.” France delays launch of 100 bn euro virus recovery plan

laid, including a nationwide in recent days that France measures to curb the spread The govt says the economic plan will be requirement to wear masks could be struck by a second of the virus, they’re reluctant in workplaces and secondary wave of the virus, as official to resort to the economy- unveiled in the first week of September schools, he said, adding that figures showed the number crushing closures imposed President Emmanuel Macron of newly-detected cases had during the initial peak of the AFP zone’s second-largest econo- wants ministers working “to mounted to almost 4,600 in crisis in March and April. Paris my, trailed for August 25, and make sure these measures are the 24 hours to Friday. “We cannot shut down the government spokesman Ga- applied properly and allow But numbers of people country, because the collat- The French government said briel Attal said it was “ready”. everyone to adopt them”. hospitalised or in intensive eral damage of confinement Saturday that it will unveil But for now “the govern- Only then will the eco- care with the COVID-19 dis- is considerable,” French a week later than originally ment is completely mobi- nomic plan be presented “in ease have remained relatively President Emmanuel Ma- planned a 100-billion-euro lised to prepare for the health the first week of September”. stable despite the increase in cron said in an interview with ($118 billion) plan to nurse its deadline” of September 1, Paris is sticking to its aim infections. Paris Match magazine ahead coronavirus-stricken econo- when pupils return to school of returning French GDP to France, along with a of a meeting with German my back to health. and many workers will be the same level as before the number of other euro-area Chancellor Angela Merkel on Businesses had eagerly back from summer holidays, coronavirus pandemic by countries, is grappling with a Thursday. France reported Arc de Triomphe is seen from the Eiffel Tower on the day of the awaited details of the new Attal said in a statement. 2022, Attal said. resurgence of the pandemic. 4,771 new infections, the larg- reopening of the top floor on July 15, 2020 in Paris, France. shot in the arm for the euro- Groundwork must be Fears have been growing While officials have tightened est increase since mid-April. Paris Saint-Germain to meet Bayern Munich in UEFA Champions League final tonight Match starts 10 pm doha time SUNday, AUGUST 23, 2020 Kylian Mbappe eager to ‘go down in history’ with PSG CL triumph AFP Lisbon Paris Saint-Germain’s president Nasser Al Khelaifi arrives at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, on Saturday on the eve of the UEFA Kylian Mbappe is determined Champions League final between PSG and Bayern Munich.( AFP) to make footballing history for France by leading Paris Saint- Germain to victory over Bayern Munich in Sunday’s Champi- ons League final inL isbon. “This is exactly why I came here. I always said that I want- ed to go down in my country’s history. Tomorrow is another chance to do that,” Mbappe said on the eve of the game which is PSG’s first ever Cham- pions League final appearance. Mbappe, now 21, emerged as a global superstar by help- ing France win the World Cup in Russia in 2018, becoming the youngest player since a teenage Pele to score in the fi- nal of that competition. He had signed for PSG a Bayern Munich’s German midfielder Joshua Kimmich during a press con- year earlier from Monaco in ference at the Luz stadium in Lisbon on Saturday on the eve of the UEFA a transfer that cost a reported Champions League final against arisP Saint-Germain. (UEFA / AFP) 180 million euros ($212m), the second biggest fee in his- tory after the 222 million eu- ros paid by Paris to sign Ney- Bayern won’t mar from Barcelona just a few weeks previously. “When I arrived in 2017, Paris Saint-Germain’s French forward Kylian Mbappe (centre) jokes with teammates during a training session at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, change their we had had several disappoint- Portugal, on Saturday on the eve of the UEFA Champions League final against Bayern Munich.( AFP) ments but now we are in the final and that shows that we representatives to reach the For PSG, it is also an op- Thomas Tuchel’s team have portant this club is in the eyes didn’t give up, I didn’t give up, Champions League final since portunity to confirm their sta- won every trophy this season of the world, how much it has winning formula and it would be a fantastic re- 2004, when Monaco were tus as one of Europe’s biggest in France. grown. We are focused on to- ward to win with a French club,” beaten 3-0 by Porto. names after being transformed “Are PSG a big club in Eu- morrow, but if we win then we DPA boasting Champions League added Mbappe. Only once before has a in the last nine years since be- rope? I think tomorrow is a good can debate that afterwards.” Lisbon top scorer Robert Lewandows- “That was my mission French team won Europe’s ing taken over by Qatar Sports opportunity for us to enter into Mbappe also said he was ki who has netted 15 times. when I signed here. To win elite club competition, when Investments in 2011. that circle by winning the Cham- feeling “better every day” hav- Bayern Munich will not “There is no bigger title tomorrow (Sunday) would be Marseille defeated AC Milan They have won seven of pions League,” Mbappe said. ing shaken off an ankle injury change their high pressing for a club than the Champions incredible, it would be a great in the inaugural final of the the last eight French titles, “But we will leave other to start in PSG’s 3-0 win over game plan in Sunday’s Cham- League. It is sad that the final achievement.” modern Champions League, only missing out in that time people to do the talking. We RB Leipzig in the semi-final pions League final against will be without fans but it is an PSG are the first French back in 1993 in 2017 to Mbappe’s Monaco. know our qualities and how im- last Tuesday. Paris Saint-Germain because opportunity we want to seize,” it has been their winning for- Kimmich said. mula over the past months. “I expect a balanced game Bayern showed the occa- between two top teams who PSG’s Juan Bernat poised to haunt old side Bayern in the final sional weakness at the back deserve to be in the final.” in the previous games against Flick, the former Germany ayern Munich were happy four straight Bundesliga titles lowed the Spaniards to take the 1 titles at the Parc des Princes. Barcelona and Olympique assistant coach who has only Bto see the back of Juan before being sold to the Paris- lead in Bayern’s 2-1 away win, He scored key goals against Liv- Lyon, and face even faster op- been in charge since Novem- Bernat after he signed for Paris ians in August 2018. However, eventually bowing out to Real erpool, Napoli and Manchester position in PSG’s Neymar and ber, said: “The team has the Saint-Germain in 2018, but the a few months after he had left Madrid in the semi-finals. United in their 2018/19 Cham- Kylian Mbappe. mentality to do everything for left-back has become a key Bernat’s name suddenly came Hoeness has since apologised pions League campaign when But coach Hansi Flick and victory. We can only win if we player for the French giants and up in an explosive Bayern press with Bernat now a mainstay in they bowed out in the last 16. full-back Joshua Kimmich are at 100 per cent. could haunt his ex-club in Sun- conference in October 2018. Thomas Tuchel’s side. The nimble defender has told a virtual news confer- day’s Champions League final. When asked about left-back To his credit, Bernat took Hoe- started nine of 10 matches ence on Saturday they will not Bernat, a reliable presence at cover at the time, then presi- ness’ rant in his stride and was in Europe this season and is change their style. left-back, scored PSG’s final dent Uli Hoeness lambasted “surprised” by the retrospec- “a very important player” for “We want to push through goal in Tuesday’s 3-0 semi-final the Spaniard’s performance in a tive criticism. “I was taught as Tuchel, who has praised our philosophy. It distinguish- win against RB Leipzig. Champions League quarter-final a child to be grateful and I will Bernat’s “great attitude”. (AFP) es us and guaranteed our suc- The 27-year-old says he has at Sevilla, six months previously. always be grateful to Bayern for cess. We will not change it,” “fond memories” of his four The focus of Hoeness’s wrath the four years I spent there.” PSG’s Spanish defender Juan Flick said. years in Munich, where he won was a Bernat mistake which al- Bernat has since won two Ligue Bernat (right) on Saturday. “We must put pressure on the ball. PSG have a lot of qual- ity, pace and top stars but we must not give them the space to play their passes.” Kim- PSG academy trainees in Doha root for Neymar mich said: “We must be on our guard, even more than in the AFP Cyril Klosek. “PSG is already Champions League would con- other games. But I don’t think Doha one of the best brands in the tribute greatly to increasing we will be sitting back.” Flick sports industry, we develop PSG’s popularity in most parts suggested that centre-back Je- The young players of PSG’s branding, merchandising and of the world, not just Doha.” rome Boateng has recovered academy in Doha performed these academies.” But it is Liverpool that en- from muscular problems and a range of drills under the Twenty-two youngsters joys the perhaps the most spir- should be able to play while watchful eyes of their mostly in immaculate dark-blue PSG ited support in Qatar where its full-back Benjamin Pavard is Bayern Munich’s Polish forward French coaches as the sun set jerseys performed a range of Egyptian talisman Mo Salah is unlikely to make the starting Robert Lewandowski during train- on the horizon. dribbles and passes. revered. During the Club World 11 as he has only played a few ing at the Luz stadium in Lisbon Their side’s Champions “Most of the (students) Cup in Doha in December 2019, minutes against Lyon in his re- on Saturday. (AFP) League triumph against Leip- knew PSG, but maybe less thousands of local Liverpool turn from a foot injury. zig, taking them through to than English Premier League supporters joined forces with But it appears that Flick, “To measure yourself Sunday’s final against Bayern clubs or Spanish clubs. But we travelling fans to watch their who will decide on his line- against the best is fun for eve- Munich in Lisbon, was on the talk a lot about the club’s his- victorious campaign. But Qa- up after the day’s training, ry player. We have a plan and lips of several students. tory,” said Klosek. taris themselves have warmed could bring on French wing- hope that we can implement “My expectation is PSG Several PSG stars have vis- to PSG since their country ac- er Kingsley Coman for Ivan it.” “Tomorrow is a special are going to win 3-1, hat-trick Boys with the under-12 group, train at the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) ited in past years for winter quired it in 2011, experts say. Perisic who started in the game. You can be crowned.” from Neymar,” said Yassine Football Academy in Doha on Saturday on the eve of the UEFA Cham- training camps – and fan selfies. “Qataris have become in- last three games. Bayern’s board member for el-Samman, 11. “But Bayern pions League final between PSG and Bayern Munich.( AFP) The academy also supports Qa- clined to support the team af- “It is open. But it is the sport Hasan Salihamidzic are a fantastic team.” tar’s strategy to cultivate home- ter its acquisition by Qatar and third match in a short period,” meanwhile said that winning Samman, like others at the of them.” than 70 similar academies grown talent ahead of 2022 with the presidency of Nasser Al Flick said. Sunday would have the same under-12s training session, said The academy opened to worldwide is a key part of its one player from the PSG acad- Khelaifi who (helped) the team Bayern aim to complete a importance as their past titles, his family were newcomers to fanfare in January 2019 at an ambitious project to expand emy sent to Paris for trials. reach the Champions League title treble behind closed doors despite the coronavirus crisis. the dominant French side. event attended by PSG super- its appeal globally and secure “PSG was keen to set up final for the first time,” said at the Estadio da Luz and win “Coronavirus cannot re- “I was watching a match star Neymar and first team a place in the top echelon of training camps in Qatar, which commentator Mahmoud Nsiri. the title for a sixth time, with duce the sporting importance with my dad once. He told me coach Thomas Tuchel. world football. contributed to strengthen- When asked why he sup- the last one coming in 2013. of national and international there was this club he didn’t Open to boys and girls “It’s important to promote ing their popularity in Doha,” ported PSG, one young sup- They are unbeaten in 29 competitions,” Salihamidzic know about called PSG. And aged between five and 16, it our brand, but not only that. Qatar-based sports journalist porter shopping in the club matches in all competitions, of told Saturday’s editions of I saw them play really well, operates across four sites. It’s about values too,” said Hossam Nabawy told AFP. store ahead of Sunday’s final which they have won 28, and the Muenchner Merkur and so we decided to watch more PSG’s network of more academy technical director “Certainly winning the said simply: “Neymar”. scored 94 goals in the process, tz dailies. Sports Sunday, August 23, 2020 13 Al Duhail SC president HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, QSL CEO Hani Ballan congratulate QNB Stars League champs

HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, president Al Duhail SC. Hani Taleb Ballan, CEO, QSL.

Tribune News Network to work strongly. Doha Now our focus has shifted completely to the rest of the Al Duhail SC President HE competitions before the start Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al of the new season, as there is Thani has congratulated eve- an important match await- ryone at the club on winning ing us in the semi-final of the the Qatar Stars League title. Amir Cup, and also in the AFC Al Duhail won their seventh Champions League. God will- league title after a 1-0 victory ing, the team will achieve good against Al Ahli on Friday helped results for Qatar and make its them finish one point ahead of fans and followers happy.” second-placed Al Rayyan and Hani Taleb Ballan, CEO, Sheikh Khalifa was delighted QSL, congratulated the Board with the team’s performance. of Directors of Al Duhail club on “The team won the title de- becoming the 2019-20 season spite all the difficulties and the QNB Stars League champions. players were ready and suc- He said, “On behalf of all ceeded in fulfilling their prom- staff of the QSL, I extend my ise and I congratulate them and sincere congratulations to Al all my brothers in the club and Duhail club, its players, tech- Al Duhail captain Karim Boudiaf (left) and Almoez Ali lift the Falcon Shield as the team celebrates after they won the QNB Stars League 2019-20 title at Al Janoub Stadium on Friday. also the technical and admin- nical as well as administra- istrative staff for this achieve- tive staff and all its employees praise the level of competi- achieved besides reflecting during the season in general cerned when football activ- Concluding his remarks, ment,” said Sheikh Khalifa. for emerging as superior this tion exhibited by all teams for on the strength and stature of and during the outbreak of ity was stopped and all parties Ballan thanked all stakehold- “The management will al- season and winning the well- various positions in the table QNB Stars League.” coronavirus (Covid-19) in par- demonstrated utmost respon- ers, sponsors, partners and ways be close to the players deserved league shield after a resulting from the readiness The QSL CEO praised the ticular, which led to a number sibility and commitment by media outlets for their efforts and provide them with the at- fierce competition that went of clubs and players, and the professionalism and discipline of precautionary measures adhering to the General Proto- and work during the 2019-20 mosphere that motivates them down till the last week. I also great professionalism they’ve of all staff, clubs and players taken by the authorities con- col and approved plan. football season. Sevilla make most of modest resources to fly flag for Spain

AFP Cologne (Germany)

Sevilla’s sixth Europa League triumph in a thrilling final over Inter Milan ensured a Spanish side won one of Eu- rope’s two major competitions Inter Milan’s Italian head coach Antonio Conte takes off his medal as for the 10th time in 12 seasons, he walks past the trophy after Sevilla won the UEFA Europa League even in a lean year for La Liga final Cologne, Germany, on Friday.( AFP) giants Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. Inter were favourites to Conte and Inter Milan at a end Italy’s decade without a major European prize since crossroads after one season they won the Champions League in 2010. But despite AFP Eternally dissatisfied amassing almost an entirely Milan It has become a familiar story new team over the past year for the 51-year-old Conte who with annual revenues of 230 Antonio Conte’s future at despite his success rarely hangs million euros ($271 million) Inter Milan looks increas- around for the long haul. His less than the Nerazzurri, Sevil- ingly uncertain after just one three-year spell at Juventus is la’s capacity to upset the odds season, with the Italian coach the longest of a career already in the Europa League came hinting at his departure to rub spanning seven clubs. through once more in a mem- salt in the wound after another Even after a first season orable 3-2 victory in Cologne. night of bitter European dis- that saw Inter close the gap All six of Sevilla’s titles in appointment. on Juventus to just one point the competition have come in Inter’s 3-2 Europa League at the top of Serie A, Conte the past 15 years as the mas- loss to Sevilla in Cologne left plunged his future at the San tery of sporting director Mon- Conte searching for an inter- Siro into doubt when on the fi- chi in the transfer market and national trophy to add to his nal day of the domestic season an unshakable belief despite league titles in Italy and the he claimed he and his players the annual churn of players Premier League. had been offered “little protec- and a high turnover of coaches Sevilla FC team members holding their UEFA Europa League’s trophy upon their arrival at the airport of Seville on Saturday, a day after their “Conte, are you leaving?” tion from the club”. has allowed the Andalusians victory in the UEFA Europa League final against Inter Milan. (AFP) asked the Gazzetta dello Sport “I’m not going backwards. to form a fearsome foursome on Saturday, while Corriere If we can improve things, we from La Liga in European Victory over Inter contin- youth academy, the winger chester United in the semi- can develop their talent.” dello Sport were already say- will, otherwise we will see. competitions. ued an incredible record of La won two Europa Leagues and finals and provided the cross A fourth-place finish in La ing “goodbyes” to the coach “I don’t want another year “Never give up is written on Liga clubs against non-Span- was part of the side that has for the first of the Dutchman’s Liga had already guaranteed who took over in May 2019. like that.” our hearts,” said Sevilla boss ish opponents in UEFA fi- come closest to winning La double against Inter. a return to the Champions An Italian team has not Conte has had a positive Julen Lopetegui, himself in his nals, with 15 consecutive wins Liga over the past two decades De Jong himself was dis- League next season, where won a European trophy since impact on most of the teams first season with the club. stretching back to 2001. in 2006/07. carded by Newcastle and they have never progressed Inter secured the Champions he has managed. Barcelona and Real Madrid Sevilla have contributed As with most of Sevilla’s Borussia Monchengladbach beyond the quarter-finals. League to complete a treble He took Bari and Siena have each won four Champi- five of them with their only stars he was sold on, moving before arriving in Andalusia Monchi admitted that is under Jose Mourinho in 2010. into Serie A, began Juven- ons Leagues and Atletico three win over a domestic opponent to Manchester City for £15 for €12.5 million last summer. the “next goal” as they seek in- “Now we’ll return to Milan, tus’ hegemony of the Italian Europa Leagues, alongside coming against Espanyol in million in 2013, where he nev- Ever Banega ran the game spiration from Lyon and Leip- we’ll take a couple of days off. top-flight by winning three two Champions League finals 2007. er reached the same heights in his final game against his zig’s run to the last four this We will try to plan the future straight titles, guided an un- appearances, in the past 15 and was derided for his deliv- former club who let the Argen- season. But it is the Europa of Inter with or without me,” fancied Italy to the semi-finals years as Spanish clubs have Navas comes full circle ery from wide areas. tine return to Sevilla after one League where they feel most said Conte. of Euro 2016 and won the Pre- swept up 17 of the last 29 ma- The lone survivor from that He returned to Sevilla on season at the San Siro. at home. As the slogan em- “I didn’t like some situa- mier League in his first season jor European trophies. side, Jesus Navas, proudly a free transfer three years ago “The philosophy of the blazoned on Sevilla’s dressing tions,” continued Conte with- at Chelsea. But Sevilla’s success is the lifted the trophy as captain in and has earned a recall to the club is to try to be close to the room wall on Friday read: “No out elaborating, although he But he has never tasted most striking without the fi- Cologne on Friday night. Spanish national team thanks player, to help the person and one wants it like us.” And they insisted his relationship was European success, falling nancial muscle of Barca and Also in his second spell to his performances as a right- not just the footballer adapt tend to get what they want. good with the club’s Chinese short with both Juventus and Madrid or the stability Atletico at the club, Navas is a per- back. as quickly as possible,” Mon- Scoreline: Sevilla (ESP) 3 (de owners and fans. Chelsea before his near-miss have enjoyed in the eight years fect illustration of how Sevilla Despite his deeper posi- chi told AFP of the secrets to Jong 12, 33, Carlos 74) Inter “I have an excellent re- with Inter. since Diego Simeone’s arrival punch above their weight. tion, Navas set up Luuk de Sevilla’s success. “The quicker Milan (ITA) 2 (Lukaku 5-pen, lationship with (club presi- As during his time at Ju- as coach. A product of the club’s Jong’s winner against Man- they adapt, the quicker they Godin 35). dent Steven Zhang), just like ventus and Chelsea, Conte with his father,” Conte said, blamed a Champions League as the former Juventus coach group-stage exit on a lack of thanked “the real Inter fans investment even though Inter who supported me despite be- smashed their transfer record Quick read ing a sporting enemy”. to sign Romelu Lukaku for 75 Former Chelsea star Oscar stars as Chinese football welcomes back fans after virus But Conte’s relation- million euros ($89 million) ship with club CEO Gi- as part of the fourth-highest Shanghai: The Chinese Super ment for football in China, where the limited number of fans back, while Oscar blew kisses to the offer a victory to our fans and I useppe Marotta is reported to transfer spend in Europe. League permitted spectators on the virus emerged last year, up the 60-million-euro Brazilian sparse crowd. “Football without think they are happy at this mo- be tense. On Friday, Zhang praised Saturday for the first time since to 2,000 people were allowed to setting up his side’s equaliser supporters is not football,” said ment. “We fought in the game A divorce could prove cost- Conte for “doing a great job”. the coronavirus pandemic, with attend the clash in Suzhou be- before making it 2-1 with 14 SIPG’s Portuguese coach Vitor and we represented the club, ly for Inter with Conte’s con- But the situation needs former Chelsea star Oscar mark- tween title rivals Shanghai SIPG minutes left. Beijing’s beaten Pereira, whose side is unbeaten the supporters, with our heart, tract running until 2022 and to be clarified with the Serie ing the occasion by hitting the and Beijing Guoan. SIPG captain players unfurled a banner after- so far in the coronavirus-delayed with our spirit, and I am happy worth a reported 12 million A season set to resume on winner. In a significant develop- Oscar seemed to relish having wards thanking their supporters, season. “We are very happy to for them.” (AFP) euros ($14 million) a season. September 19. 14 Sunday, August 23, 2020 Sports Crawley cracks double ton; Anderson rocks with a treble Pakistan 24-3 in Zak Attack: Rewrites record books reply to hosts’ 583-8 declared AFP Southampton

Zak Crawley converted his maiden Test hundred into a su- perb innings of 267 on Saturday Qatar’s world high jump as England piled on the runs champion Mutaz Barshim against Pakistan in their series trains in Malmo, Sweden. finale at Southampton before James Anderson rocked the Barshim tourists with a late treble strike. Crawley and Jos Buttler, begins training who made 152, shared a stand of 359 that powered England to in Sweden 583-8 declared on the second day of the third Test. QNA England, 1-0 up in a three- Malmo (Sweden) match contest and looking for a first series win over Pakistan England’s James Anderson (left) celebrates with Dom Bess after taking the wicket of Pakistan’s Abid Ali on The world and Olympic in a decade, then saw Anderson the second day of the third Test at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton on Saturday. (AFP) champion Mutaz Essa Bar- reduce the tourists to 24-3 at shim began a preparatory the close – a deficit of 559 runs Scoreboard training camp in Malmo, – as he moved to within four of Zak Crawley’s 267 at Southampton on Saturday was the 7th- Sweden, which is within his becoming the first paceman to England 1st Innings (overnight: 332-4) Total: (For 8 wkts dec, 154.4 overs, 671 mins) 583 Abid Ali c Sibley b Anderson 1 highest maiden century in the 143-year history of Test-match preparatory programme take 600 wickets in Tests. R. Burns c Masood b Afridi 6 Did not bat: J Archer, J Anderson. Azhar Ali not out 4 cricket and the tenth highest innings by any England batsman. for upcoming events. Shan Masood was plumb D. Sibley lbw b Yasir Shah 22 Fall of wickets: 1-12 (Burns), 2-73 (Sibley), Babar Azam lbw b Anderson 11 Crawley’s partnership of 359 with Jos Buttler, who made 152, The Qatar Athletics lbw for four before fellow open- Z. Crawley st Rizwan b Shafiq 267 3-114 (Root), 4-127 (Pope), 5-486 (Crawley), Extras: (b1, lb1, w2) 4 was the equal sixth highest for any England wicket in Tests. Federation, on its social er Abid Ali (one) edged Ander- J. Root c Rizwan b Naseem Shah 29 6-530 (Buttler), 7-547 (Woakes), 8-583 (Broad). Total: (For 3 wkts, 10.5 overs, 55 mins) 24 O. Pope b Yasir Shah 3 Bowling: Afridi 33.4-5-121-2 (3nb, 1w); Abbas To bat: Asad Shafiq, Fawad Alam, Mohammad The top 10 highest maiden Test hundreds are as follows media platforms, on Fri- son low to Dom Sibley at third J. Buttler c and b Alam 152 33-8-82-0; Yasir 39-3-173-2; Naseem 27-6- Rizwan, Yasir Shah, Mohd Abbas, Shaheen Afridi, (score, player, opposition, venue, year): day said that Barshim slip. And with what became the C. Woakes c Yasir Shah b Alam 40 109-1; Alam 12-0-46-2; Masood 3-1-11-0; Naseem Shah; Fall of wickets: 1-6 (Masood), will participate in daily last ball of the day, Anderson 365* Garry Sobers WIS v PAK Kingston 1958 D. Bess not out 27 Shafiq 7-0-24-1 (1nb). 2-11 (Abid), 3-24 (Babar). 311 Bob Simpson AUS v ENG Old Trafford 1964 exercises to prepare for had star batsman Babar Azam S. Broad b Afridi 15 Pakistan 1st Innings Bowling: Anderson 5.5-1-13-3; Broad 3-1-6-0; 303* Karun Nair IND v ENG Chennai 2016 the upcoming champion- lbw for 11 with one that cut back. Extras: (b4, lb13, nb4, w1) 22 Shan Masood lbw b Anderson 4 Archer 2-0-3-0 (1w). Toss: England. 287 Reginald Foster ENG v AUS Sydney 1903 ships, the most important Anderson had stumps 277 Brian Lara WIS v AUS Sydney 1993 of which is the Olympic figures of 3-13 in 5.5 overs. tler was also a new England was the seventh England bats- Mohammad Rizwan off part- 274 Zaheer Abbas PAK v ENG Edgbaston 1971 Games Tokyo 2021. England’s total was their fifth-wicket record in Tests, sur- man to turn his maiden Test time spinner Asad Shafiq. 267 Zak Crawley ENG v PAK Southampton 2020 Last year, Barshim highest in Tests since they made passing the 254 shared by Keith hundred into a double cen- Crawley faced 393 balls, 256 Rohan Kanhai WIS v IND Kolkata 1958 won the Arab Athlete of 589-8 declared against Pakistan Fletcher and Tony Greig against tury and the first since Rob hitting 34 fours and one six, in 255* Jackie McGlew RSA v NZL Wellington 1953 the Year, presented by the at Old Trafford four years ago. India at the Brabourne Stadium Key against the West Indies at what was the 10th-highest Test 251 Wally Hammond ENG v AUS Sydney 1928 Spanish newspaper AS, af- Three of Pakistan’s front- in Mumbai in February 1973. Lord’s in 2004. score by an England batsman. ter winning the high jump line bowlers conceded over 100 One of the few false shots Earlier, Buttler completed Together with Buttler, he * Not Out (AFP) gold at the World Athletics runs each, with leg-spinner Ya- of his innings saw Crawley, 186 just the second hundred of his had taken England from 127-4 Championships in Doha. sir Shah (2-173 from 39 overs) not out at lunch, go to 200 when 47-match Test career and first to 486-5 against an increasingly England’s Zak Crawley celebrates reaching his double century as Barshim won two Olym- and teenage paceman Naseem he edged a four past second slip as a wicketkeeper. ragged Pakistan. Pakistan’s Naseem Shah looks on during the second day of their pic medals - a bronze in Lon- Shah (1-109 in 27) both going off Naseem – his 25th boundary Crawley, advancing down World Cup-winner Buttler third Test at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton on Saturday. (AFP) don 2012 and silver in Rio for more than four an over. in 331 balls. the pitch, lofted Yasir over saw his seven-and-a-half-hour 2016. He is a two-time world Crawley’s innings was the But he still received ap- long-off for six before a clipped innings -- the longest of his in a commanding position at terrupted by rain breaks, had champion, after winning the seventh highest maiden hun- plause from his team-mates in boundary off paceman Mo- career -- end tamely when he 332-4. moved on to 99 when, after high jump gold medal in dred in 143 years of Test-match a match being played behind hammad Abbas saw him to chipped a gentle return catch Crawley was 171 not out, in opposing wicketkeeper Ri- London 2017. He retained cricket and the 10th highest closed doors because of the 250. But his near 10-hour to Fawad Alam, another occa- his eighth Test, with Buttler un- zwan came up to the stumps, the title in Doha 2019. score by any England batsman. COVID-19 outbreak. innings end when he was sional spinner. beaten on 87. he was given out caught be- His partnership with But- The 22-year-old Crawley stumped down the legside by England resumed Saturday Buttler, in a morning in- hind off Abbas. Djokovic, Williams enter New York Raptors’ Nurse named bubble for US Open tune-up NBA Coach DPA in a Masters 1000 event the New York week right before a major. of the Year Meanwhile, Serena Wil- AFP Novak Djokovic insists his liams, the No.3 seed of the Miami decision to fly to New York to women’s draw, is preparing to GM Magnus Carlsen. WGM Ju Wenjun. participate in the relocated Cin- resume her quest for a record- Toronto Raptors’ Nick cinnati tournament and the US equalling 24th Grand Slam title Nurse was named NBA Coach Open had nothing to do with at the US Open and addressed of the Year for the 2019-20 sea- World champions Carlsen, the withdrawal of last year’s the raging ‘asterisk debate’ in son on Saturday with his club champion Rafael Nadal. her press conference. still defending the crown. Djokovic is the top seed of With six of the world’s Nurse, a 53-year-old Ameri- Wenjun to participate in the Western & Southern Open, top 10 women, and 14 of the can, won the award for the first which begins on Saturday at world’s top 50, missing from time in his second season guid- Katara chess tournament the Billie Jean King National the US Open field, fans and ing the Raptors, who went 53- Tennis Center in New York in- pundits have questioned the 19 in this COVID-19 disrupted Tribune News Network He said more than 1,000 stead of its usual host venue in legitimacy of this year’s tour- campaign, the second-best re- Doha participants confirmed their Cincinnati, signalling the end nament. “It still has to be ten- cord in the league. participation on the first day of a five-month coronavirus- Andy Murray trains for the Western & Southern Open at the USTA Billie nis that’s played, asterisks or “Really humbled to receive Seven-time world chess of registration. enforced hiatus of the men’s Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (Getty Images/AFP) not,” assured the 38-year-old the award,” Nurse said. “It’s champion Grandmaster Mag- Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al tennis tour. The Serb will also Williams. Kim Clijsters, who something. “It was quite amaz- nus Carlsen of Norway has Sulaiti, the general manager of headline next week’s US Open, cided a week before he boarded Wawrinka, but Djokovic does was set to resume her tennis ing to lift up that (champion- announced his intention to the Cultural Village Founda- where he’ll be competing in a his flight on August 15. not regard himself as the out- comeback following a seven- ship) trophy last year with those participate in the Katara In- tion — Katara, said that Katara grand slam in the absence of He has a bye in the first right favourite for the US Open and-a-half-year break from the guys. That means the most. But ternational Online Chess as a cultural institution is keen both Nadal and Roger Federer round and faces either a quali- crown. “Every Grand Slam I sport, was forced to withdraw this is cool.” Tournament organised by the to support sports activities and - his two biggest rivals - for the fier or Tommy Paul in his Cin- play is an opportunity to get a from Cincinnati citing an ab- The Raptors own a 3-0 Qatar Chess Association in spread the culture of sports by first time in his career. cinnati opener. “I made my title. I know that. But I’m not dominal issue but hopes to lead over Brooklyn in a best-of- cooperation with the Cultural organising and hosting a num- Victory in the Big Apple decision already months ago the only one,” he said. make the US Open. seven first round NBA playoff Village Founda- ber of important would give the 33-year-old an to come to US Open and play Murray, who will be playing Karolina Pliskova is the top series inside a quarantine bub- tion – Katara. sporting events, 18th major title and put him here because I really wanted to his first official event since last seed and shares the top half of ble at Disney World in Orlando, Meanwhile, whether local or just one behind Nadal’s tally restart on a hard court where I November having missed the the draw with 2018 US Open Florida, and can complete a women’s world international, and two adrift of Federer’s all- feel the most comfortable,” he start of the 2020 season with winner and No.4 seed Naomi sweep into round two by win- champion WGM including the time men’s record. said. Four of the world’s top a groin injury, is unsure how Osaka, while Williams is in the ning on Sunday. Ju Wenjun of Katara Interna- Djokovic was unsure 11 ATP players will not be in players will deal with the tour bottom half with reigning Aus- China has also tional Chess Tour- whether he would make it to New York, as well as three-time restart and the adjusted sched- tralian Open champion, the confirmed her nament. New York and says he only de- Grand Slam champion Stan ule that will see them compete second-seeded SofiaK enin. participation. This year’s The tourna- event is a spe- Pella, Dellien exclusion irks Novak; Murray says players unclear on ‘rules’ ment, which be- cial one as it will gins on August be organised re- New YORK: World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is among the ATP players critical of a decision to bar Guido Pella and Hugo Dellien from the 24, is scheduled motely in line with relocated Cincinnati Masters after their fitness trainer tested positive for OC VID-19, ESPN reported on Friday. Three-time Grand Slam to be played in the precautionary champion Andy Murray of Britain also spoke out, saying players hadn’t been given clear enough guidelines for such situations. Neither two phases in measures taken Argentina’s Pella or Bolivian Dellien has tested positive for coronavirus since their fitness trainer JuanM anuel Galvan tested positive on three different by the country to Monday. But officials from the tournament, which is being held at Flushing Meadows in New York as a warm-up for the US Open there, time zones so combat coronavi- consulted US Open medical staff and the New York City Department of Health and sent the pair into quarantine. that the players rus (COVID-19). “On a Zoom call a few weeks ago we got information from the chief medical doctor of the USTA that if a player is not sharing a can opt for any He added that the room with his coach, or his physio, or anyone from his team that is infected, and his (own) results are negative, he can still compete in time zone they prefer. The tournament has succeeded in the tournament,” ESPN quoted Djokovic as saying in a video news conference with reporters covering the event. event will carry $10,000 in gaining a high level of interna- “That’s why a lot of the players were -- are -- upset, including myself, when I see that Pell and Dellien are treated in this way.” prize-money. tional attention, which enables USTA spokesman Chris Widmaier told ESPN that the exclusion of Pella and Dellien was in line with advice from the Centers for Qatar Chess Association it to attract a larger audience. Disease Control and Prevention which “defines close contact as spending 15 minutes or more within six feet of another individual.”H e president Mohamed al Mu- He praised the fruitful said contact tracing confirmed that the players had “multiple instances” of close contact without protective face masks. dahka expressed his delight at relationship between the Murray said in his news conference that those rules were not made clear to players. “Some of the players were saying, ‘Well, I wouldn’t Carlsen’s participation, saying Cultural Village Founda- have come with a trainer or a physio if I knew that was the case,’” he said. “I’m not saying that it’s not the right decision, but the play- he expects around 5,000 play- tion — Katara and the Qatar ers were not clear as to what the rules actually were.” (AFP) ers to take part in the event. Chess Association. Nick Nurse of Toronto Raptors. 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he Philippine Institute of Certified Public Ac- countants Doha LLC(G) held a back-to-back event featuring a webinar onT ‘Financial Literacy Amidst Pan- demic and Crisis-Proof’ and a virtual Meet and Greet session among its as- sociate members on Friday. The two events demonstrated the professional organisation’s drive to keep its members and associates abreast of the latest opportunities to enjoy a more balanced lifestyle, as well as a promising career path amidst the crisis. The events were aimed at en- couraging everyone to remain calm by keeping in mind the importance of being financially educated as we continue to face the current global challenges. The Meet and Greet session, held earlier in the day, was or- ganised and coordinated by Picpa Doha LLC(G)’s Committee on Associate Affairs. It was aimed at bringing together its associates (non-Certified Public Accountant Participants at the event. members) in the spirit of camarade- rie and in recognition of their invalu- To demonstrate their support in negative impacts of the pandemic and associates comprise of a diverse able contributions to the success of advancing the associates’ interests, that is taking a toll on everyone’s live- mix of finance professionals with a the organisation. the Picpa Doha LLC (G)’s council lihood, including their mental and myriad of work experiences from dif- Eduardo Chavarria, Head of the officers for 2020-2021 Fiscal Year, emotional health. ferent industry groups. In sustaining Committee on Associate Affairs, headed by Picpa Doha President Alvin Speaking on the occasion, Anduy- the strength of every one during this presented the activities and projects R. Polido, were also in attendance. on said that one of the causes of finan- pandemic, all Filipino finance profes- planned for the fiscal year to the par- The excitement continued in the cial stress is not the lack of money, but sionals are always welcome, whether ticipants on the occasion. afternoon with the webinar on “Fi- the lack of financial literacy.H e men- CPAs or Non-CPAs, to be part of Pic- The event was also attended by nancial Literacy Amidst Pandemic tioned the Seven (7) Steps of Finan- pa Doha LLC(G). All members enjoy Picpa Doha past president Jeffrey and Crisis-Proof Investing” delivered cial Freedom in order to reach one’s the benefit of joining the events that Quinto who encouraged the partici- by the event’s keynote speaker Engr. financial goals and objectives. the organization hosts. For more de- pants to broaden their network and Bernard B, Anduyon. Picpa Doha LLC(G) is a non-profit tailed information and for upcoming embrace the challenges in order to The webinar was Picpa Doha professional organisation registered announcements, you may visit www. rise above the struggles brought by LLC(G)’s way of addressing the need in the Qatar Financial Center Author- picpadoha.org or send an email to this pandemic. for overseas Filipinos to deal with the ity (QFC) since 2018. Its members [email protected]. PICE Qatar hosts three-day virtual technical conference

he Philippine Institute The resource speakers for by Launching Method”, and of Civil Engineers (PICE) the day were Engr. Rufran C. Mr. Leo S. Dote, representing Qatar Chapter hosted a Frago, Sr. Project Consultant Phase Qatar, on “Equipping three-day Virtual Techni- of PM Solution Pro, Canada the Construction Professional Tcal Conference recently in col- who presented “Assessing and with the Framework of Risk, laboration with Filipino Asso- Managing Project Schedule Environment, Health, Safety ciation of Materials Engineers Quality”, Engr. Asuncion V. and Quality During Pandemic (FAME), Filipino Planning Lopez, representing PICQS and Beyond”. Engineers Association (FPEA), Qatar Chapter, who presented The panelists were Engr. Philippine Association of Safe- “Force Majeure in Construc- Roy L. Baquiran, PICE Qatar ty Engineers (PHASE), and tion Contracts and Its Applica- Founding President and Engr. Philippine Institute of Certi- tion to COVID-19 Crisis”, and Arnel P. Punsalan, PICE Qatar fied Quantity Surveyors, Inc. Engr. Vanessa M. Malaluan, past president (2013). (PICQS) Qatar Chapter. representing FPEA, who pre- The entire conference was The conference is ap- sented “How to Manage and moderated by Engr. Geraldo proved by the Philippine Pro- Assess the Change in Construc- T. Managuelod, PICE Qatar fessional Regulation Com- tion Effectively”. The panelists past president (2011) and mission CPD Board of Civil were Engr. Celso F. Burog and facilitated by Engr. Elvin D. Engineering. The proceeds of Engr. Yvonne O. Cabang. Fajutagana, 1st Vice Presi- the event will be a seed fund The last day of the event dent and Chairman – PICE for the construction of a deep- featured Dr. Peter M. Ureta, Qatar Adhoc Committee on well in the Philippines. Guest Speaker and Chairman Major Event, Engr Jundee Under the theme “Gearing Socially-distanced awarding ceremony held at Al Bidda Park on Friday. – CHED Technical Commit- Mar B. Tejedo, Vice Chairman the Construction Professionals tee on Civil Engineering. He – PICE Qatar Adhoc Commit- Towards Global Competencies made an engaging presen- tee on Major Event, and PICE Under the New Normal”, the at Al Bidda Park on Friday Qatar Chapter President Engr. Quantum Global Solutions, Vice Chairman – PICE Qatar tation on the “Professional Qatar current President Engr. virtual event featured 10 educa- following the gradual easing Sheila L Medel followed by a who talked about “Coronavi- Committee on Continuing Pro- Competency Profiles”.H is Sheila L. Medel. tional sessions with about five of the COVID-19 restrictions. special message from the PICE rus, Construction and Next fessional Advancement. session was followed by pres- The conference was for- to six hours long session held While observing the proper National President Dr Erdsan Steps – What Now?” and Engr. On the second day of the entations by Engr. Eduardo V. mally concluded with a clos- during Eid al Adha. The seasons health protocols and social dis- Rene S Suero. Alden P. Cayaga, also from virtual conference, Philippine Francisco, representing PICE ing remarks from the Event featured speakers with diverse tancing, the resource speakers, The presentations for the PICE Qatar, who discussed Labour Attache to Qatar Da- Qatar, on “Material Science Chairman Engr. Elvin D. areas of expertise such as pro- conference panelists and mod- day were made by Engr. Jef- “Introduction to Seismic and vid Des Dicang warmed up the and Engineering”, Engr. Ed- Fajutagana who thanked all ject management, commercial erator, and CPD monitor were frey P. Cimagala from PICE Wind Load Restraint System day’s agenda with an inspiring gar F. Domingcil, represent- the participants, guests, speak- and contracts management, honoured with plaques and to- Qatar, who tackled the topic for Non-Structural Building message. Professional Regula- ing FAME, on “Procedures of ers, panelists, moderator, materials engineering, structur- kens of appreciation. “Designing Reinforced Con- Components”. tory Board of Civil Engineering Mix Designs (Concrete, Soil, committee members, frater- al design and engineering, and The journey to the realisa- crete Beams for Shear by Plas- The panelists were PICE Engr. Praxedes P. Bernardo and Asphalt)”, Engr. Alfonso nal organisations, benevolent health and safety fields. tions of the virtual conference ticity Truss Method”, Engr. Lu- Qatar past president (2015) and Dr. Romeo A. Estañero, Belito C. Betita, representing sponsors, PICE Qatar Board It culminated with a spe- kicked off with an opening cia Vernon, Country Director & Engr. Ronaldo B. Nilo and Sr., Member – PRBCE also PICE Qatar on “Steel Bridge of Directors, and Advisers for cial awarding ceremony held remarks by the current PICE Forensic Planning Director of Engr. Alfredo M. Pagulayan, made some notable remarks. Construction: Warren Truss making the event a success.

Engr. Geraldo T. Managuelod, the conference moderator, received plaque and token from PICE Qatar President Engr. Sheila L. Medel and Engr. The sessions were held virtually during the three-day event. The sessions held virtually during the three-day event. Elvin D. Fajutagana, Event Chairman & PICE Qatar 1st Vice President. 16 Sunday, August 23, 2020 The Last Word QRCS launches QR22.4mn project to help 22 countries in fight against coronavirus

The initiative is expected to benefit some 320,000 people across the world

Tribune News Network coordination has already com- Doha menced, and the execution pro- cess will last until the end of 2020. Qatar Red Crescent Society This is part of QRCS’ efforts The health educators of QRCS carried out 13 activities to raise awareness of COVID-19 risks. (QRCS) has launched a largescale to combat COVID-19 in Qatar and international relief initiative to beyond. Under the supervision of implement a series of coronavirus Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health (COVID-19) control projects in 22 (MoPH), QRCS has undertaken 6,059 people benefit countries for the benefit of some significant role in operating quar- 320,000 persons. antine facilities, taking swabs at The target countries are: Pal- its Workers’ Health Centers, and estine, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Ne- deploying its ambulance vehicles from QRCS’ health pal, Tajikistan, Mongolia, Laos, and first responders. Ethiopia, Chad, Senegal, Mauri- At the same time, QRCS volun- tania, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Sierra teers made remarkable achieve- Leone, Albania, Kosovo, Monte- ments in raising awareness at education activities negro, Venezuela, El Salvador, shopping centres and public Peru, Panama and Vanuatu. places, disinfecting streets and A budget of QR2,236,827 was districts, and inspecting hygiene The sessions benefited allocated for the scheme, which Eng Ibrahim Abdullah Al Maliki compliance, just to name a few. inmates of Mekaines will be implemented directly by Internationally, QRCS has QRCS’ foreign representation of- countries, where the consequenc- conducted many coronavirus con- quarantine facility, fices and missions, in cooperation es of the pandemic weighed heav- trol and relief operations, through workers, community with the host fellow National So- ily on the health facilities. its missions in Lebanon, Bangla- cieties. “QRCS will provide medicines, desh, Turkey, Iraq, Yemen and leaders as well as Eng Ibrahim Abdullah Al Ma- medical equipment and consuma- Gaza. This portfolio involved es- liki said, “The initiative is aimed bles for the treatment of patients,” tablishing isolation centres and QRCS volunteers at backing the efforts exerted said Eng Maliki. “We will enhance field hospitals, supporting health by those countries to reduce the protection of the medical profes- care facilities, providing medical Tribune News Network spread of the virus, alleviate its sionals who deal with quaran- protective materials, and donat- Doha impact on the populations, pro- tined patients, by securing masks, ing in-kind medical supplies for vide health protection supplies gloves, sanitisers and other pro- health authorities. The Training and Develop- for ambulance and emergency tective supplies. Besides, food QRCS pays great attention ment Center of the Qatar Red personnel, and support health fa- baskets will be distributed to the to economic and food aid for the Crescent Society (QRCS) held cilities and services to be able to families most affected by the lock- communities, refugees and dis- activities to educate the pub- provide care for the suspected and down.” placed persons affected by the lic about good health behav- confirmed cases.” For the purpose of implemen- pandemic, believing that concert- iours and the ways to prevent This initiative, he explained, tation, cooperation agreements ed efforts are necessary to fight infection with COVID-19. was a cardinal form of support for have been signed with the partner such a threat to millions of lives Health education activi- the health systems in the target National Societies. Preliminary across the world. ties benefited 6,059 people, including inmates from the recently closed Mekaines quarantine facility, work- ers, community leaders and volunteers from the QRCS. Information materials are in- troduced in multiple languag- es to ensure easy communica- tion with trainees of different backgrounds. To raise awareness of the COVID-19 risks, the health educators of QRCS carried of protecting oneself and oth- run by QRCS under the su- out 13 activities. These in- ers from COVID-19. pervision of the Ministry of cluded 19 outdoor sessions All sessions were held dur- Public Health (MOPH). for 5,507 people on quaran- ing the evening period in order In collaboration with the tine at Mekaines, in addition to avoid exposure to hot weath- Ministry of Youth and Sport, to three online sessions. er during the day. Preventive QRCS organised three online During the sessions, psy- measures have been taken to training workshops on “COV- chological and health sup- protect trainers, health educa- ID-19 Preventive Behaviours port was given to COVID-19 tors and volunteers. in the New Lifestyle.” It was patients, in the form of Under the theme of “COV- attended by 396 members of workouts, fun activities, ad- ID-19 Prevention Measures sports clubs and youth cent- vice and practice of washing and Tools,” nine workshops ers, such as Al-Gharafa SC, hands, wearing masks, physi- were held for 156 workers at Al-Arabi SC, and the Sima- cal distances, and other ways the Zekreet Health Centre, isma Girls Forum.

Pakistani community honours Turkey, Bangladesh and Kazakhstan envoys Tribune news Network tion to honour him and the outgo- Doha ing ambassadors. He expressed happiness to see The Pakistani community in Qa- different communities living in tar hosted a reception in honour of harmony and enjoying strong rela- the new Ambassador of Turkey to tions in Qatar. Qatar HE Mehmet Mustafa Goksu, Ashraf Siddiqui, on behalf of outgoing Ambassador of Bangla- Pakistani community, thanked all desh to Qatar HE Ashud Ahmed the guests for attending the recep- and outgoing Kazakhstan Ambas- tion held at Pakistani restaurant sador to Qatar HE Askar Shoky- Spice & Sizzle. bayev. The guests on the occasion Speaking on the occasion, Am- included ambassadors and dip- bassador Ahmed described his ten- lomats of Iran, South Korea, ure in Qatar as a diplomat as “the Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Paki- most memorable one in his diplo- stan and Afghanistan, as well as matic career so far”. HE Ashud Ahmed addresses the gathering as Prof Mehran Kamrava, HE Chng-mo HE Mehmet Mustafa Goksu, HE Ashud Ahmed and South Korean Ambassador Prof Mehran Kamrava, director, He said Bangladesh and Qatar Kim and Prof Farhan Chak look on. HE Chng-mo Kim with Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Nepalese community leaders. Center for International & Re- enjoy close bilateral relations in gional Studies at Georgetown almost all fields, including politi- University; Prof Farhan Chak, cal, trade, investment, cultural and Qatar University; Anwar Hussain tourism sectors. Akon, chairman of Bangladesh He said the two countries also Community; Iftikhar Ahmad, share common stance on region- former president of Bangladesh al and international issues. He Business Forum; Ramzan Miya, thanked the Pakistani community Nepalese Community leader; and for organising the reception, which Joseph Rivera from the Philippine gave him another opportunity to community. enjoy traditional Pakistani cui- Prominent Pakistani commu- sines. nity members present on the oc- Ambassador Shokybayev said casion included heads of various Qatar and Kazakhstan have de- community forums, profession- veloped strong bilateral relations als, business community figures during the last five years, includ- such as Abdul Qahar Khan, Riaz ing connecting both the countries HE Askar Sholybayev speaks at the event. Ashraf Siddiqui welcomes the guests at the gathering. Bakali, Aamer Khan, Rana Anwar through direct flights. Ali, Adeel Akbar, Furqan Para- He lauded the wise leadership The envoy said Qatar’s resil- ful relations with different coun- to Qatar HE Goksu said the event dentials. cha, Engineer Javed Iqbal, Ishaq the Amir His Highness Sheikh ience and its flexible approaches tries. was his first public engagement as He thanked the Pakistani com- Burney, Hafeez Ullah and Najeeb Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. have helped in promoting success- The new Ambassador of Turkey he has recently submitted his cre- munity for organising the recep- Ullah.