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Home-based businesses push Amir receives written message from Kuwait Amir Qatar to self-sufficiency

SANAULLAH ATAULLAH Rising number Khalifa, CEO, Qatar Development THE PENINSULA of home-based Bank (QDB), said at a press con- ference yesterday that the exhi- DOHA: The number of home- businesses bition, which is a week long event, based businesses has increased demonstrate that will be organised by QDB in col- sharply in the country showing the culture of laboration with Qatar Chamber, that Qatar is progressing fast in entrepreneurship is NAMA Center and the Ministry of the field of self-sufficiency. A total Administrative Development of 250 home-based businesses gaining momentum Labour and Social Affairs. are expected to participate in this in Qatar as a result “The 2nd edition, is being years’ “Made at Home” exhibition, of various measures launched after the remarkable which is around 74 percent more taken by the different success of its first edition, which than the last years. In the last witnessed the participation of year’s edition of the exhibition, government agencies. 144 local home-based busi- 144 home-based businesses had nesses with a total sales over participated. QR2.5m. The exhibition was Rising number of home- exhibition will be held from attended by more than 15,000 based businesses demonstrate October 14 to 20, 2018 at Doha visitors across several national- that the culture of entrepre- Exhibition and Convention ities,” said Al Khalifa. neurship is gaining momentum Center (DECC). Qatari entrepre- He said that as part of the in Qatar as a result of various neurs will be showcasing a wide national initiative for developing measures taken by the different range of home-made products home-based businesses, the Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received yesterday a written message from Amir of the government agencies. from various sectors including “Made at Home” exhibition was fraternal State of Kuwait, H H Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, pertaining to the deep Qatar Development Bank fashion, jewellery, arts & crafts, launched by QDB in 2015 to fraternal relations between both countries and means of enhancing and boosting them, in addition (QDB) announced yesterday that food & beverages. support this sector, which “in to a number of issues of common interest. Kuwait’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Khaled Al the 2nd ‘Made at Home’ Abdul Aziz bin Nasser Al return will contribute effectively Jarallah, handed the message during a meeting with H H the Amir at his Amiri Diwan office. to the local economy”. Such exhi- home-based businesses likely to bitions give a big boost to govern- ment’s on going drive to raise self 250 participate in ‘Made at Home’ exhibition sufficiency in the country by increasing local production. Qatar condemns arrest of citizen in Saudi Self-sufficiency in Production of Dates production “The exhibition aims at encouraging and supporting milk, dairy fresh chicken in the country Qatari home-based entrepreneurs QNA wrongdoing and without any legal and moral responsibilities products have meets 98% meets 86% of to develop their abilities & capa- charge, is a flagrant violation of in maintaining his safety and risen to over 82% of local demand local demand bilities by offering them a unique DOHA: The State of Qatar national laws, the State of Qatar health as well as to provide him opportunity to display their expressed its strong condem- strongly condemns the arrest of with the necessary health care products & services to the local nation of the arrest of Qatari one of its citizens in Saudi Arabia and to ensure all his legal rights market by creating new marketing citizen Mohsen Saleh Saadoun Al which is against international to defend himself on allegations 82% 98% 86% windows, which will contribute to Qurabi by the Saudi authorities. human rights charts. that might attributed to him and the diversification of the national In a statement yesterday, the “Al Qurabi, 63, suffers from to enable him to contact his economy,” said Al Khalifa adding Ministry of Foreign Affairs said chronic health problems that family and the competent author- that the approach would support that “the arrest and detention of require continuous health care,” ities in Qatar to communicate the SME industry, encouraging the Qatari citizen, Al Qurabi by the statement said. with him to check on his health. new entrepreneurial pursuits and the Saudi authorities as he was The Ministry’s statement The statement called for not empower micro businesses. returning from Yemen on April called for a speedy release of Al resorting to arbitrary measures 21, where he visited his family Qurabi and held “the concerned against people because of THE PENINSULA GRAPHIC →CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 and without committing any authorities in Saudi Arabia their political differences.

Qatar-Iraq direct container Georgia attracts huge investment from Qatar SACHIN KUMAR feeder service launched Development in Georgia. The The project, named “Lot of Qatari are afraid of THE PENINSULA project involves construction of ‘Landmark Tbilisi’, will be a investing in newer countries and a mall and two towers and the mixed type development. they prefer to invest in a more in THE PENINSULA be initially served by one vessel DOHA: Georgia, which was so entire project entails investment “We are in Doha to promote US, UK, and Canada and but they with a 1,015 TEU capacity and far attracting tourists, has now of around $50-60m (QR180m- Georgia as investment oppor- get lower return on investment DOHA: Milaha, the Qatar-based 110 reefer plugs. begun to attract investments QR220m). This is the largest tunity and not just a tourism. We from these investment. But maritime transport and logistics The service will have a transit from the Qatar. A joint venture single investment from Qatar to are representing some real estate because Georgia is a new country conglomerate, has announced the time of two days, making it par- between large Qatari Georgia till date,” Petre Geladze, companies that we think have and development is going on, it launch of a direct container feeder ticularly ideal for dry and refrig- construction companies are Managing Director of Riverside the best real estate project right offers more return on service between Qatar and Iraq. erated food stuff, consumer elec- investing around QR180m- Group told The Peninsula. “We now. We have exclusive con- invesment,” said Geladze. The new service, which will tronics, and construction mate- QR220m in real estate in Tbilisi, have finished the designing part tracts with these companies and “We have seen a strong be an expansion of the existing rials, among other cargo. The first the capital of Georgia, which is of the project and construction we sell their projects,” he added. interest from Qatar. Most of the Qatar-Kuwait service that the vessel will depart from Hamad the biggest investment in the is expected to start in August,” He said that investing in people think Georgia is just a good company launched last year, Port on May 7, 2018 and reach at country’s real estate sector from he added. He was in Doha to Georgia will offer more return for tourism and not many con- will follow a Hamad Port-Umm Umm Qasr Port on May 9, 2018. Qatar. participate in real estate exhi- on investment to investors com- sider as a country to invest in.” Qasr (Iraq)-Shuwaikh (Kuwait) “The joint venture project bition Cityscape Qatar which pared to investing in developed -Hamad Port rotation, and will →CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 will be developed by Amar concluded last week. countries. →CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 Qatar-funded Grand Nuseirat Mosque opens in Gaza Strip

QNA reconstruction of Gaza. grants worth more than half a Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf Ambassador Al Emadi and the the efforts it has been exerting The inauguration ceremony billion dollars, at the forefront and Religious Affairs Dr. Yousef Qatari Committee for their efforts, to provide all forms of support GAZA: Chairman of the Qatari was attended by officials of Pal- was the grant made by H H Father Farahat, hailed the Qatari role in noting that the project was not to the Palestinian people in Committee for the Recon- estinian ministries and repre- Amir worth $407m. all humanitarian and relief areas limited to the reconstruction of the general and to the people of the struction of Gaza Ambassador sentatives of various local Ambassador Al Emadi in Gaza Strip, and the efforts of mosque but also contributed to the Gaza Strip in particular. Mohammed Al Emadi inaugu- institutions. announced the completion of the the State of Qatar and the employment of more than 12 Al Saifi commended the rated yesterday the Grand Ambassador Al Emadi praised construction work of the Grand National Committee for the workers and support of their fam- quality of work in the Qatari Nuseirat Mosque in central Gaza the Palestinian contributions to Nuseirat Mosque at a total cost Reconstruction of Gaza to re- ilies during the project’s con- projects implemented in Gaza Strip. the implementation of tens of of nearly $1m, noting that the construct and finish the Grand struction, which lasted nearly a year. Strip, extending special thanks The inauguration of the Qatari projects in Gaza Strip, area of the mosque exceeds Nuseirat Mosque and make it an On the other hand, Under- to Ambassador Al Emadi for his recently reconstructed mosque noting that the National Com- 900sqm and can accommodate architectural masterpiece. secretary of the Palestinian Min- tireless efforts to oversee the is part of the projects of Father mittee for the Reconstruction of about 2,500 worshipers. On behalf of the mosque recon- istry of Awqaf Dr. Hassan Al Saifi implementation of dozens of Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Gaza has implemented huge stra- Head of the Preaching and struction committee, Farahat extended thanks and appreci- vital projects and services in Khalifa Al Thani’s grant for the tegic projects through several Guidance Department at the extended thanks and gratitude to ation to the State of Qatar for all Gaza Strip. 02 HOME THURSDAY 3 MAY 2018

Deputy PM meets Germany’s representative for Afghanistan & Pakistan Qatar condemns Qatar participates attack in Baghdad in Arab Water QNA DOHA: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condem- nation and denunciation of Conference the armed attack that targeted civilians in the Ramadan 14 area in Tarmiyah QNA papers on various areas of water, district, north of Iraqi capital, with the participation of the Food Baghdad, and left a number KUWAIT: Qatar participated in and Agriculture Organization of of people killed and injured. the third edition of the Arab the United Nations (FAO), the In a statement issued, the Water Conference which kicked United Nations Economic and Ministry of Foreign Affairs off in Kuwait yesterday under the Social Commission for Western expressed the State of Qatar’s theme “Arab Integration in Water Asia (ESCWA) and a number of shock at this terrible crime Resources Management”. other international organisations. and affirmed its full solidarity Minister of Energy and The delegation also took part in with the Iraqi government for Industry, H E Dr Mohammed bin the 10th session of the Arab Min- all measures taken to Saleh Al Sada, chaired Qatar’s isterial Water Council, which also maintain security and sta- delegation to the conference, opened in Kuwait yesterday. bility. The statement reit- which includes President of The delegation presented erated Qatar’s firm stance on Qatar General Electricity and Qatar’s experience on feeding the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman rejecting violence and ter- Water Corporation (Kahramaa), aquifer basin through the drilling Al Thani, with the Special Representative of the German Federal Government for Afghanistan rorism, regardless of the Eng. Issa bin Hilal Al Kuwari and of wells in order to increase and Pakistan, Markus Potzel, who is currently visiting the country. They discussed promoting joint motives and reasons. a number of officials in the water nutrition rates, in the context of cooperation to achieve peace in Afghanistan, in addition to topics of common interest. The statement voiced the sector in the State. presenting experiences, success Qatar’s condolences to the The two-day conference will stories and pioneering projects families of victims as well as shed light on a number of topics in the field of water resources. the government and people including water policies and The agenda of the 10th session of Iraq, wishing the wounded strategies for sustainable devel- of the Arab Water Ministerial Qatar condemns speedy recovery. opment, the use of renewable Council included 23 items, Qatar, Tajikistan to hold energy for the production and including Arab cooperation in the attack targeting Qatar flays management of water resources, exploitation of shared water counter-terrorism meet the development of water resources, the regional initiative Libya’s Electoral THE PENINSULA attacks in Nigeria resources in the Arab region, and for the interrelationship between terrorism, radicalism and violent the interrelationship between the energy, water and food Commission extremism as the main feeder of DOHA: The State of Qatar water, energy and food. sectors and their activities and DOHA: The State of Qatar and instability in many parts of the expressed its strong condem- The Conference will discuss the expansion of the use of non- Doha: The State of Qatar the Republic of Tajikistan will world. It also aims at creating a nation and denunciation of the 44 specialised scientific working conventional water. expressed its strong condem- organise today and tomorrow a common understanding of two attacks that targeted a nation and denunciation of high-level international current challenges and exploring mosque and a market in Mubi the attack that targeted conference on combating opportunities for strengthening town in Adamawa state, Libya’s Electoral Commission terrorism and the prevention of partnership and cooperation at northeast Nigeria, and left a in the capital, Tripoli, which violent extremism in cooperation the national, regional and inter- number of people killed and left a number of people killed with the UN, the Organization for national levels to combat ter- injured. In a statement, the and injured. Security and Cooperation in rorism and violent extremism in Ministry of Foreign Affairs In a statement, the Min- Europe (OSCE) and the European addition to share opportunities reiterated the State of Qatar’s istry of Foreign Affairs reit- Union in Dushanbe. and challenges in the implemen- firm stance on rejecting erated Qatar’s firm stance Minister of Foreign Affairs’ tation of Tajikistan’s national violence and terrorism, that rejects violence and ter- Special Envoy on Counterter- counter-terrorism strategy. regardless of the motives and rorism, regardless of its rorism and Mediation in Dispute The conference looks reasons. The statement motives and reasons. The Settlement, Ambassador, H E Dr forward to identifying the trends stressed Qatar’s absolute statement considered the Mutlaq bin Majed Al Qahtani, will and challenges of extremism, the rejection of targeting places of attack on the electoral com- attend the conference, which is role of youth, ideology and infor- worship and intimidating mission a refused criminal act expected to witness wide inter- mation in preventing and com- innocents. The statement that undermines the interna- national participation. bating violent extremism leading expressed Qatar’s condolences tional efforts aimed at The conference aims to to terrorism, as well as sharing to the families of victims as achieving a political solution address the security challenges experiences in combating it and well as the government and Minister of Energy and Industry, H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al and restoring security and facing the countries of the world focusing on preventing foreign people of Nigeria, wishing the Sada, at the conference in Kuwait, yesterday. stability to Libya. and unite efforts to counter terrorist fighters (FTF) threats. wounded speedy recovery. THURSDAY 3 MAY 2018 HOME 03 Kazakhstan honours Defence Minister HEC Paris in Qatar celebrates graduation of 2018 batch

THE PENINSULA Business at HEC Paris, said that students on completing the pro- in the midst of the unprece- grams for this year’s session, DOHA: HEC Paris in Qatar cele- dented phase in the business announcing the commitment of brated on Tuesday the gradu- sector, graduates of our pro- HEC Paris to provide executive ation of a new batch of Exec- grams have shown great flexi- programs that combine world- utive Master of Business Admin- bility and can be proud of their class academic excellence with istration (EMBA) students and outstanding achievements, stimulating and inspiring the specialised Master’s Degree adding that they have been able learning environment based on in Strategic Business Unit to acquire technical and prac- diversity and open and con- Management (SBUM) at a tical knowledge that will help structive dialogue. ceremony held by Qatar Foun- them to improve their profes- He expressed belief that it is dation for Education, Science sional careers and enhance the time now to think about the and Community Development success of their companies. wonderful successes achieved to graduate students of partner He added that they can also by graduates through a distin- universities in Education City. contribute strongly and effec- guished educational process that This year’s graduation cer- tively to society and will also would not have been possible emony marked the milestone of have the opportunity to join the without the tireless efforts of HEC Paris in Qatar, which has alumni association that repre- students and the support of their celebrated the graduation of sents a wide and influential families and friends and the 500 students since the launch network of more than 57,000 experience of staff and faculty of the EMBA program in 2011 fellow graduates who today rep- members. He added that grad- The Republic of Kazakhstan has presented Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence and SBUM in 2013. Of the stu- resent diverse business sectors uates are entitled to be proud of Affairs, H E Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah, with the Order of Friendship, 1st Class, in recognition dents, 75 percent are Qatari and around the world. Todd added their achievements and that more than half are women. that this network allows stu- they must explore ways to of his efforts in developing bilateral relations. Kazakhstan Ambassador to the State of Qatar, Askar The 2018 batch includes dents to upgrade the university’s benefit from their new skills in Shokybayev, presented the Order of Friendship, on behalf of the President, Nursultan Nazarbayev graduates representing 17 experience, expand their pro- order to gain competitive of the Republic of Kazakhstan, yesterday. nationalities from different fessional networks and advantages and play a con- regions around the world, strengthen their relations with structive role in society in the including Europe, the Middle the university. For his part, Dean coming stage, he also urged East, North Africa and South and Chief Executive Officer of them to continue the learning Asia. Professor Peter Todd, dean HEC Paris in Qatar, Dr Nils process and to share their of the Graduate School of Plambeck, congratulated knowledge and experience.

Al Muraikhi meets Ecuadoran President

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, H E Sultan bin Saad Recruits Training Institute celebrates graduation of 494 students Al Muraikhi, meets Ecuadoran President Lenin Moreno, at the DOHA: Under the patronage of Deputy Prime Hamad bin Ahmed Al Nuaimi, and senior officers Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, of the Armed Forces. Carondelet Presidential H E Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah, Recruits On the occasion, the Commander of Recruits Palace in Quito, Training Institute yesterday celebrated the grad- Training Institute, Maj. Gen Rashid Nasser Al yesterday. uation of 494 students from the founding course Fuhaid Al Hajri, said that the course has availed No. 90. The number of the total of recruits since training for the new recruits and focused on dis- the beginning of this season reached to 2,750. cipline, obedience to orders, equipping with The ceremony was attended by the Chief of knowledge and fighting skills and put emphasis Colleges and Institutes Authority, Major General on endurance, fitness and archery. 04 HOME THURSDAY 3 MAY 2018 ‘Bulgarian Folk Motifs’ exhibition opens

RAYNALD C RIVERA The show was dialogue and have better under- With Master’s in art and aes- THE PENINSULA organised in the standing of each other,” said the thetics and Doctorate in arts and framework of envoy. cultural diplomacy, Ilieva has DOHA: Intercultural dialogue is Over a dozen paintings by had solo exhibition in many vital in promoting better mutual Bulgaria’s ongoing Bulgarian contemporary artist countries such as Austria, UK, understanding among peoples, local presidency of EU Petya Ilieva are on display at the France, Belgium, USA, India, said Bulgarian Ambassador to and the celebration show which runs until Sunday. Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Qatar Metin Kazak at the They depict colourful shapes and Antarctica, but this is only her opening of “Bulgarian Folk of European Year patterns prevalent in national cos- second time in the Arab region, Motifs” exhibition at City Centre of Cultural Heritage tumes, carpets and household tex- whose cultural motifs she says Rotana Doha. 2018. tiles created by women in dif- share striking resemblance with Public Security Director-General meets envoys Speaking to The Peninsula, ferent regions in Bulgaria. “I’m Bulgarian folk elements. The Director-General of Public Security, Staff Major General Saad Kazak said the show, which was presenting motifs from our “This is my first time in Qatar bin Jassim Al Khulaifi, met separately yesterday with Sri Lankan the third exhibition the embassy of Bulgarian traditional folk national costumes and carpets. and my second exhibition in the had presented, was organised motifs, and by this we want to We are proud of our folk elements Arab world, the first of which Ambassador to Qatar, P D P S A Liyanage, and Ambassador of the in the framework of Bulgaria’s bring some symbols of rich Bul- and motifs that are a major part was in Oman, but I travel a lot Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Metasebia Tadesse (pictured). ongoing local presidency of the garian folklore and cultural tra- of our cultural heritage as they all over the world to show Bul- The meetings discussed a number of issues of mutual interest. European Union (EU) and the ditions to the Qatari audience symbolise our rich history and garian folk elements because I’m celebration of European Year of and to pass the message that if represent the power of our people truly proud of these,” she said. Cultural Heritage 2018. we exchange our cultural tradi- through centuries,” Ilieva said “Arab cultural motifs and “This is a painting exhibition tions we can have intercultural while speaking to The Peninsula. elements are similar to Bulgarian in terms of colours and shapes. There are historical reasons that Georgia attracts huge explain this; for nearly 500 years we were once part of the investment from Qatar Ottoman Empire and people CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 moved from place to place which facilitated exchange of “We are trying to change this per- ideas and culture,” explained ception because we think Geogia is Ilieva, adding it is her passion to very good opportunity for investors present art in the context of rather than just tourism,” Petre history and culture. Geladze (pictured). The European Year of Cul- Both countries are working to tural Heritage comprises a series strengthen bilateral relations. Last of initiatives and events across month, Ambassador of Qatar to the world to enable people to Georgia, Mubarak bin Nasser Al become closer to and more Khalifa said that an agreement involved with their cultural her- between Qatar and Georgia to itage. In connection with the enhance and protect investments year-long celebration, Kazak would be signed soon. In November said the embassy is also organ- 2016, a Georgian delegation led by izing a panel discussion with all Nino Berzuli– Head of Delegation Deputy Minister of Labor, Health EU member states with and Social Affairs of Georgia, had met Qatar Chamber Vice- embassies in Qatar on May 9 at Chairman Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar. The meeting reviewed the newly opened Qatar National investment opportunities and potentials in Georgia in health sector Library. The event, which will and inviting Qatari businessmen to establish joint ventures with Metin Kazak, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Bulgaria to Qatar, and Bulgarian be open to the public, will focus their Georgian counterparts. Trade exchange between Qatar and artist Petya Ilieva, with guests during the opening of ‘Bulgarian Folk Motifs”. on preserving cultural Georgia increased 81 percent, $1.05m from January to August 2017, PIC: SALIM MATRAMKOT/THE PENINSULA heritage. compared to the same period in 2016. Qatar calls for N-weapons free-zone in the Middle East QNA leaders of South Korea and North (NPT) Review Conference in zones in promoting international the continuing phenomenon of programs to International Atomic Korea will open the door for com- Geneva that the peoples of the norms of nuclear non-prolifer- terrorism and the dangers posed Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards, GENEVA: The State of Qatar called munication between the peoples Middle East need diplomatic ini- ation and disarmament, sup- by the possibility of weapons of but Israel remains the only country for the evacuation of the Middle of the two countries and achieve tiatives and similar courageous porting international efforts to mass destruction falling into the in the Middle East that has not East region from weapons of mass lasting peace and stability on the resolutions that restore hope for achieve peace and security, hands of terrorist groups, which acceded to the NPT, which destruction, stressing that the Korean Peninsula and the world. peaceful solutions to the intrac- encouraging the establishment of necessitates everyone to requires the international com- existence of one nuclear-armed H E Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al- table problems in the region, first such zones and providing them intensify international cooper- munity to pressure it to join the state in the Middle East makes Thani, Ambassador of the State of and foremost the dangers of the with the necessary security ation to spare the region and the treaty and end the blackout and regional stability almost impos- Qatar to Austria and permanent nuclear arms race by embarking guarantees. world the dangers for which the ambiguity in its nuclear program sible and leads to a nuclear arms representative of the State of Qatar on practical steps to establish a He stressed that the danger NPT was created. and subject all its nuclear facilities race that seriously affects global to the United Nations and inter- nuclear-weapon-free zone in the of the spread of nuclear weapons He said that the non-nuclear to the comprehensive IAEA safe- security and stability. national organizations in Vienna, Middle East. in the Middle East is one of the states, including the countries of guards, similar to the programs of The State of Qatar expressed said in a statement before the Pre- The Ambassador added Qatar main factors that plague the the region, have fulfilled their obli- the countries of the region such as hope that the results of the historic paratory Committee for the 2020 recognised the importance of the peoples of the region due to the gations to the NPT and subjected the Arab Gulf states, Iraq, Syria, summit held recently between the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty region’s nuclear-weapon-free continuing unrest in the region, their nuclear facilities and Libya and Iran.

Home-based businesses push Qatar to self-sufficiency

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 He added that QDB was committed towards the con- tinuous support to home-based businesses that play a key role in accelerating local economic growth and contribute effec- tively to the sustainable devel- opment of Qatar. “Qatar Chamber is strategic partner of this expo for the second year in a row,” said Qatar Chamber’s Director- General, Saleh bin Hamad Al Sharqi, addling that QC is com- mitted to enabling micro busi- FROM LEFT: Qatar Chamber’s Director-General, Saleh bin Hamad Al Sharqi; QDB CEO, Abdul Aziz bin nesses participate in a number Nasser Al Khalifa, and Lulwah Al Nuaimi of Social Development Center NAMA, at a press conference. of exhibitions being organised by the chamber, such as the achieve its objectives and sidelines of the event that QDB very marginal interest to help “Made in Qatar”, in which more further contribute to devel- provided necessary support to micro businesses develop and than 140 productive families oping skills and capabilities of expand home businesses as various platforms to market showcased their products last home-based entrepreneurs.” about 66 shops were allotted their products in Qatar and year. Saleh Majid Al Khulaifi, to small businessmen to open abroad were also provided to “I hope that the second Head of the Business Devel- their own shops in Al Furjan these businesses,” said Al edition of ‘Made at Home’ will opment at QDB said on the market. “We provided loan on Khulaifi.

Milaha announces Qatar-Iraq container feeder service CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 contribute to the reconstruction efforts Commenting on the launch of the in Iraq, and will also help boost the new service, Milaha’s President and growing trade and economic relations CEO Abdulrahman Essa Al Mannai said: between Qatar and Iraq.” “There has been excellent demand on Milaha continues to enhance its the Qatar-Kuwait service that we international presence and diverse launched last year, and we have been portfolio of maritime and logistics looking at ways to further expand that services. Since last year, the company service to give our Iraqi clients and has expanded into several new partners more convenience through shipping routes and accelerated greater port coverage and reduced deployment of new supply chain solu- transit times. This new service will tions across a number of countries. THURSDAY 3 MAY 2018 HOME 05 Qatar Airways commits to bringing more travellers to Wales THE PENINSULA Akbar Al Baker, Group travellers from around the globe Chief Executive, Qatar to Cardiff, enabling them to DOHA: Qatar Airways is experience the many attractions committed to bring more trav- Airways, highlighted this unique city has to offer”. ellers to wales, said Akbar Al the award-winning Chairman of Cardiff Airport, Baker, Group Chief Executive, airline’s commitment Roger Lewis, who co-hosted the Qatar Airways, addressing a to connecting the press conference in Cardiff, said: press conference in Cardiff. The “We want to express our press conference was organised people of Wales to warmest welcome to Qatar to celebrate the launch of Qatar its extensive global Airways and its new route Airways’ inaugural flight to route network via the between Cardiff and Doha. We Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. award-winning Hamad welcome tourists from Doha and Alongside Al Baker, the press beyond to enjoy Wales’ beautiful conference was hosted by Rt. International Airport landscapes, traditions and Hon Carwyn Jones, First Minister in Doha. culture. There are many great of Wales and Roger Lewis, reasons to visit the stunning and Chairman of Cardiff Airport. diverse country of Wales, from Also in attendance were hon- innovative architecture, world orary guests, H E Yousef Ali Al network via the award-winning class entertainment, quality Khater, Ambassador of Qatar to Hamad International Airport shopping and exceptional the UK and Ajay Sharma, British (HIA) in Doha. museums to beautiful coun- Ambassador to Qatar. Al Baker said: “Cardiff has tryside featuring rolling hills, At the press conference, long been on our wish list of des- national parks and scenic which was held at The Principal tinations to add to our global coastlines”. St David’s Hotel, Al Baker high- route map, and we are delighted Qatar Airways flew its ultra- lighted the award-winning air- to be here today to celebrate this Akbar Al Baker (centre), Group Chief Executive, Qatar Airways, with other officials at a press modern Airbus A350-900 to cel- line’s commitment to bringing important milestone in the conference in Cardiff. ebrate the inaugural flight. Going more travellers to Wales, and to history of our airline. We are tre- forward, the airline will operate connecting the people of Wales mendously excited to now be Wales and South West England, service and seamless connec- on our global route network. We its Cardiff service with a Boeing to its extensive global route able to serve the people of both providing them with world-class tions to the many destinations also look forward to bringing 787 Dreamliner. Two DFI co-financed films for Cannes fest

THE PENINSULA selection titles include: Sofia by Meryem She added: “We are truly Benm’Barek and Long Day’s Journey Into proud of the works of Nuri Bilge DOHA: The Doha Film Institute (DFI) has Night by Gan Bi selected to screen in Un Ceylan and Nadine Labaki. The set a first in the Arab region for a film Certain Regard; The Load by Ognjen Wild Pear Tree is an important organisation, with two new films Glavonić and Weldi by Mohamed Ben and timely film told with the co-financed by the Institute being Attia screening in the Directors’ Fortnight. unique craftsmanship of Bilge selected to the prestigious Competition In addition, seven short films by Qatari Ceylan and Capharnaüm has a section at the 71st Cannes Film Festival talents are being showcased at the poignant and urgent narrative from May 8 to 19, 2018. Cannes Short Film Corner. that will resonate with all. We are A defining moment for Arab and Fatma Al Remaihi, Chief Executive similarly excited about Sofia, regional cinema, Turkish auteur and 2014 Officer of DFI, said: “This is an excep- Long Day’s Journey Into Night, A still from Capharnaum. Palme d’or winner Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s tional honour for Qatar and DFI as we Weldi and The Load, as well as The Wild Pear Tree and multi award- represent 13 films at Cannes, including A still from Long Day’s Journey Into Night. our own talents from Qatar with from the Urbanscape by Shaima Al winning Lebanese filmmaker Nadine the honour of having six films selected their captivating short films.” Tamimi and Mariam Salim; Walls by Nibu Labaki’s Capharnaüm will vie for the to prestigious sections of the Festival. This DFI is presenting seven short Vasudevan; Treasures of the Past by coveted Palme d’Or in the Festival’s underlines the focus of Qatar to support stories to life. The selection of these films films by Qatar-based talent under the Rawan Al Nassiri and Nada Bedair; I Have official competition. authentic and compelling voices, espe- to a prestigious event like Cannes adds theme, ‘Shortcuts to Qatar’. The selection Been Watching You All Along by Rawda In addition to the two new co- cially given the times we live in, and our to our commitment and pride, and high- includes narratives, documentaries, and Al Thani; Our Time is Running Out by financed films, the DFI marks an excep- commitment to partner with visionary lights the strong inroads we have made experimental short films that shine a light Meriem Mesraoua; Embodiment by tional year at Cannes with 11 other films filmmakers who stand for their passion to contribute to a more diverse and richly on the ever-changing landscape of Qatar. Khalifa Al Marri and 1001 Days by Aisha taking part in the festival. Official and exceptional craft in bringing humane curated global film landscape.” The films in this segment are: Voices Al Jaidah. 06 HOME THURSDAY 3 MAY 2018

WISE addresses QA wins awards for on-board experience disruptive technologies THE PENINSULA The airline received breast cancer products from Italy’s Castello impact at US meet two product awards: amenity kits were Monte Vibiano Vecchio, the envi- DOHA: Qatar Airways was once created exclusively ronmentally friendly olive oil THE PENINSULA again recognised for its The Gold Award for for Qatar Airways by company. The skin care range outstanding on-board expe- its First and Business luxury Italian includes lip balm, hydrating rience at the TravelPlus Readers’ Class bedding set, and luggage brand facial mist, and anti-ageing DOHA: The World Innovation Awards ceremony, which took the TravelPlus Readers BRIC’S, in a carefully moisturiser in Business Class, Summit for Education (WISE), place recently at the Helmut chosen shade of pink with added Night Recovery an initiative of Qatar Foun- Schmidt Auditorium, Hamburg. Award for its First and called ‘Rose Pom- Cream for First Class kits. Socks, dation (QF), recently partici- The airline received two Business Class limited padour’, featuring a eyeshades and ear plugs com- pated in the inaugural Curi- product awards: the Gold Award edition pink breast range of skincare plete the range with the addition osity Conference on artificial for its First and Business Class cancer awareness products from Cas- of a BRIC’S signature luggage tag intelligence (AI) and bedding set, and the TravelPlus tello Monte Vibiano for First Class. education held at the Readers Award for its First and amenity kits. Vecchio to mark the Medium-haul customers Computer History Museum in The two awards won by Qatar Airways. Business Class limited edition airline’s continuing flying in First Class and Business Mountain View, California. pink breast cancer awareness support of Breast Class can enjoy bespoke luxury Stavros Yiannouka, CEO, amenity kits. passionate about making our pas- overnight kits, children’s goody Cancer Awareness Month. amenity kits developed by WISE, who delivered a Qatar Airways Senior Vice- sengers’ experience the best it can bags, bedding and sleeper suits. Qatar Airways passengers artisan brand, Nappa Dori, which keynote address on the edu- President Marketing and Cor- be, and will continue to push the The Qatar Airways First and flying in First Class and Business has gained global recognition for cation challenges and oppor- porate Communications, Salam boundaries and go that extra mile Business Class sleep collection Class can enjoy luxury amenity its luxury handcrafted travel and tunities posed by develop- Al Shawa, said: “We are especially to make their experience even consists of a quilted mattress, a kits created exclusively for Qatar fashion accessories. The kits ments in AI, said: “The future excited to have received these more special”. plush quilted blanket, soft but Airways by stylish Italian luggage feature select images from des- of education ought to be, and awards, as they are testament to TravelPlus is an independent firm pillow and a message pillow brand BRIC’S. The miniature ver- tinations around the world increasingly is, a matter of our commitment to continuous industry event that celebrates the developed by the product devel- sions of the Bellagio and Sintesis served by Qatar Airways, and concern for everyone, every- innovation, in order to offer our design excellence of the best on- opment and design team. suitcase features a hard-shell contain socks, eyeshades and lip where. It’s therefore passengers an on-board expe- board amenity kits including The award-winning First and with a Tuscan leather trim. balm from Castello Monte important for WISE to regu- rience like no other. We are truly First and Business class kits, Business class limited edition Each bag contains exclusive Vibiano Vecchio. larly engage with diverse stakeholders from the fields of economics, business, and technology, to ensure that education remains high on Katara exhibits their agendas, but also to con- tinuously educate ourselves about new developments, and to reflect on the impact they Qatari artist’s have on education, and vice-versa.” WISE was the inaugural work in New Delhi partner of the conference, organised by RoboTerra Inc, THE PENINSULA which is one of the first cultural foundationsto introduce forums in Silicon Valley to Qatari artists’works.” explore the relationship DOHA: Katara Cultural Village He added that the exhibition between AI and education. in collaboration with Indian of Al Mulla will be the best In addition, WISE recently Embassy in Doha, Qatar Embassy ambassador reflecting the rich co-curated the closing in New Delhi and the Indira Qatari culture and Qatari plenary of the World Strategic Gandhi National Center for the experience. Forum organised by the Arts, has launched an exhibition He also pointed out that this International Economic by famous Qatari artist Hassan event is not only an exhibition of Forum of the Americas (WSF- Al Mulla in New Delhi. a Qatari artist, but an integrated IEFA) in Miami from April Al Mulla is one of the leading artistic vision that summarises 16-17. The session explored innovators who played an the great experience of Al Mulla the impact of disruptive tech- important role in establishing the in the world of fine art and nologies, such as AI and auto- Qatari art movement. colours deserving of reflection mation, on the economy. The exhibition, which runs and appreciation. It also gives The session served to till May 7, features 24 paintings visitors the opportunity to learn highlight the important role in which the Qatari artist about the cultural characteristics Qatari artist Hassan Al Mulla (second left) at the opening of his exhibition in New Delhi. that education can and should expresses his artistic vision, of Qatari society. play in addressing some of reflecting realistic, surrealistic, Al Sulaiti thanked the Indian the challenges posed by these abstract, and so on. Embassy in Doha, Qatar’s express my thoughts with the use childhood years as he lived in old in Doha and completed his art technologies. WISE has been On this occasion, Dr Khalid Embassy in New Delhi and the of some symbols and popular houses, fishing boats and the studies at the Faculty of Fine Arts the preferred education bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, General Indira Gandhi National Center models, in addition to Arabic cal- natural environment, and the in Baghdad. partner for the IEFA for the Manager of Katara, said: “Katara for their cooperation in realising ligraphy as basic artistic value of people who settled in his He is an active and leading past four years and has also continuously supports the Qatari this exhibition. Islamic culture.” memory were the heroes of the member of the Qatar Fine Arts shared its global expertise creativity in various fields, both For his part, Al Mulla said: “I Al Mulla’s paintings scenes he kept in his soul that Society and has participated in and perspectives at other inside and outside Qatar through worked on these paintings using emphasise his interest in the influenced him deeply in his many exhibitions and festivals flagship IEFA forums, such as cooperation agreements with the ocean as inspiration and beauty of local culture. His paintings. of art and culture at the local and the Conference de Montreal many centres, institutions and selecting a part of nature to career began in his early The artist was born in 1951 international levels. and Conference de Paris. Qatar genome programme symposium concludes THE PENINSULA 1,200 delegates to the Qatar Genome Programme Committee counselling. their points of view, and some Higher Education Institutions National Convention Center for and Board Vice Chairperson of Dr Mohammed Ghaly, Pro- aspects of genetic counselling are Affairs Department at Qatar’s DOHA: Qatar Genome two days of presentations and Qatar Biobank, said, “We cannot fessor of Islam and Biomedical more controversial than others,” Ministry of Education and Higher Programme (QGP), a member of panel discussions. lose sight of the human element Ethics, and Academic Director at he said. “Of course, when Education, moderated a panel Qatar Foundation (QF), The final day opened with a of genomic research. Genetic the Center for Islamic Legislation genomic testing finds a life- discussion on Islamic Bioethics, concluded its second symposium panel on the role of genetic counselling is a key element to & Ethics, a member of Hamad bin threatening condition for which which presented an overview of on genomics by highlighting the counsellors in Qatar and inter- making sure our patients have Khalifa University’s College of there is treatment, we are obli- incidental findings in genetic importance of genetic coun- nationally. Genetic counsellors access to the best possible care Islamic Studies, stressed the gated to tell the patient. In other counselling from an Islamic sellors, particularly from the combine scientific expertise with and receive the information they important role genetic coun- cases, such as paternity issues, perspective. perspective of Islamic ethics. education skills to clearly and need to make decisions about sellors could play in the context these things should not be The symposium was held in The symposium, held under compassionately discuss genetic their health.” of Islamic ethics. reported. What is in between is collaboration with the Ministry the theme ‘Ethics, Regulations, health issues with patients. QGP recently partnered with “Biomedical scientists and where we must continue to have of the Public Health and the and Best Practices in Genomic Professor Asmaa Al Thani, Qatar University on the launch Islamic scholars both come at the these discussions.” Research Center for Islamic Leg- Medicine’, attracted more than Chairperson of the Qatar of a degree program in genomic issue of genetic counselling from Dr Khalid Al Ali, Director of islation and Ethics.

Applications invited for digital innovation awards Ashghal announces partial closure of Muaither R/A THE PENINSULA to meet the development of the concept of excellence in content Submissions, which THE PENINSULA markets. The categories are: and creativity. After the national encourage war, the exercise of DOHA: The Ministry of Government & Citizen pre-selection period, a jury of violence or discrimination, will Transport and Communications Engagement, Health & Well- eminent experts will come not be accepted. Similarly, sub- DOHA: In prepa- yesterday announced accepting being, Learning & Education, together to evaluate the submis- missions that violate interna- ration to partially applications at the national level Environment & Green Energy, sions and select the 40 best tional copyright provisions will open Muaither for World Summit Awards for Culture & Tourism, Smart Set- products; 5 on each category. be excluded. Intersection to Digital Innovation 2018. tlements & Urbanization, The 40 WSA winners will get All submitted works must traffic on May 6, The application process is Business & Commerce and the chance to present their have been done more than two the Public Works open until May 31. Individuals, Inclusion & Empowerment. products at the WSA World Con- years ago (after Jan. 1, 2016). Authority (Ashghal) public and private entities and A local jury, to be formed by gress — an event that offers a Interested participants are will implement a companies are encouraged to the national expert for the platform for high-level experts, requested to send information partial closure on join the competition by sub- Awards from Qatar, who is industry leaders, and gov- and details about their submis- Muaither Round- mitting their best digital inno- MOTC’s Assistant Undersec- ernment representatives to sions to MOTC via wsa@motc. about for 48 hours from this evening till the late evening of Saturday, vations to compete on all cate- retary for Digital Society Devel- discuss digital innovations. gov.qa. More information on the in coordination with the General Directorate of Traffic. gories. Winners will represent opment Affairs, Reem Al Man- Any submitted product must Awards, eligibility and rules and During the closure period, traffic heading from Jassim bin Ali the State of Qatar at the global soori, will evaluate the submis- be free of offensive or plagia- conditions are available here: Street (known as Muaither North Street) to Muaither Roundabout level. sions and select one qualified rised content and may not https://www.worldsummita- can only turn right into Al Furousiya Street (towards Salwa Road), WSA 2018 categories reflect work for each category to rep- violate human rights as laid out wards.org/wsa-awards/contest/ while traffic heading from Al Furousiya Roundabout can only turn the United Nations WSIS action resent Qatar globally. in the UN Declaration of Human terms/ right towards Muaither or continue straight on Al Furousiya Street, lines and are updated regularly Evaluation is based upon the Rights. as shown in the map. THURSDAY 3 MAY 2018 HOME 07 08 HOME THURSDAY 3 MAY 2018 QU-CHS seminar addresses effects of siege on families THE PENINSULA The event aimed to the challenges families went through speakers addressed audience and stu- highlight the influence of during the blockade and the second dents’ questions. DOHA: The Department of Public Health the blockade on family session reflected on the mental health Prof. Asma Al-Thani noted that the at Qatar University College of Health implications of the blockade and the Qatari government put great efforts to Sciences (QU-CHS) recently organised relationships and mental influence of the blockade on QU handle the impact of the blockade and a seminar titled “Social Relations under health and wellbeing. It students. to control its effects on people and the Blockade: Effects on Family Mental is part of the series of Presentations were delivered by normal life. She also highlighted how Health and Wellbeing”. events organized by QU SESRI Senior Research Assistant Noof QU addressed this challenge through all The event aimed to highlight the Abdulhadi Al-Rakeb, DIFI Senior Lead of its colleges and academic influence of the blockade on family to highlight the influence Research Dr. Azza Abdelmoneium, specialties. relationships and mental health and of the blockade from the WIFAQ Executive Director Rashid The seminar came up with the many wellbeing. It is part of the series of legal, social, and economic Ahmed Al-Dosari, HMC Senior Con- recommendations which including con- events organised by QU to highlight perspectives. sultant Psychiatrist Dr. Suhaila Ghuloum, ducting more research on the influence the influence of the blockade from the and Senior Student Counselor/Health of the blockade from different perspec- legal, social, and economic Psychologist at QU Student Counseling tives, emphasizing the role of primary perspectives. (SESRI), Doha International Family Center Tayseer Aljeeli. health care in providing mental health Attendees included CHS Dean and Institute (DIFI), and Family Consulting The event was concluded with an services for individuals and families QU Biomedical Research Center Director Dr Ghadir Al Jayyousi Center (WIFAQ). interactive session moderated by Lec- affected by the blockade and coordi- Prof. Asma Al Thani and representatives The event’s program included two turer at CHS Department of Public nating among organizations to deal with from the Primary Health Care Corpo- Medical Corporation (HMC), QU Social sessions. The first session was about Health and the event’s organizer Dr. the different types of crisis resulted from ration (PHCC), Hamad and Economic Survey Research Institute social implications of the blockade and Ghadir Al-Jayyousi, in which guest the blockade.

HMC cautions Human Rights Dept honours expat community heads risk of ear THE PENINSULA infections in

DOHA: The Human Rights Department of the Ministry of child swimmers Interior in collaboration with the Community Policing Department THE PENINSULA yesterday held a ceremony honouring the heads of Arab and Non-Arab communities as part DOHA: As the temperatures of the celebration of World begin to rise and the start of Workers’ Day. summer approaches, children The event held at the head- are beginning to spend more quarters of the Human Rights time swimming, an expert has Department in Madinah Khalifa The heads of Arab and non-Arab communities with the officials of the Human Rights Department at the Ministry of Interior and Community cautioned parents about the and was attended by a large Policing Department, during the celebration on World Workers’ Day. importance of taking steps to number of representatives of limit the risk of ear infections the communities in Qatar. State’s keenness to establish cul- personified through legal and always was keen to apply the and hailed their participation in in their children. Addressing the event Lt. Col tural coexistence in a multi- institutional frameworks in the highest standards of physical and the construction process and According to Dr Faisal Saad Salim Al Dousari, Asst. ethnic society and civil peace labor law regarding multiple moral protection for workers in their contribution to the devel- Abdulkader, Senior Con- Director of Human Rights and social security. aspects such as wages, hours accordance with international opment of the State of Qatar. sultant Otolaryngologist, Department pointed out that the He added that expatriate of work, leave, termination, standards, and to secure the This celebration represented Head and Neck Surgeon at celebrations of the State of Qatar workers in Qatar enjoyed compensation for work working and living environment an important milestone in the Hamad Medical Corporation on this day symbolize the various forms of economic, injuries, etc.. appropriate for workers. good and continuous rela- (HMC), extensive moisture in national obligation to the role of social and health care as well Colonel Ghanem Saad Al For their parts, the com- tionship between expatriate the ear can irritate and break workers in Qatar, in the renais- as their legal protection in Khiyarain, head of External munity representatives praised workers and all State institutions, down the skin in the canal, sance of our country and its terms of the constitution. The Branches at Community Policing the efforts of the state to ensure including the Ministry of the letting bacteria or fungi enter development, along with the constitutional principles were Department said that the State welfare of the expatriate workers Interior. the ear. He says complaints about otitis externa, also known as swimmer’s ear, are more frequent during the summertime when PISQ showcases projects swimming is common and children spend more time in at iEARN-Qatar 2018 the water. “Letting children splash THE PENINSULA and set work for producing the around in the pool or the sea Project outcome. is a great way to promote DOHA: Pakistan International During Session 2017-2018 physical activity and help School Qatar students have again, five teachers from PISQ took them stay cool. But all that showcased their projects at up four iEARN Projects and time in the pool can lead to iEARN-Qatar 2018 Open House. engaged 39 students from primary some unwanted conse- Every year teachers from and senior level in the Projects. On quences, namely swimmer’s Pakistan International School April 24 2018, 55 projects on a wide ear,” says Dr Abdulkader. take up iEARN-Qatar projects range of topics were displayed He explains that the con- The delegates during the third National Counselors’ Toolkit Seminar at the Warwick Hotel, Doha. which aim at teachers’ profes- during the iEARN-Qatar Open dition is typically easy to sional development and benefit House 2018 which was hosted identify and results in redness students’ educational process. by Reach Out to Asia (ROTA) at the and swelling of the ear canal TPR and ScorePlus Qatar celebrate The motto of iEARN is learning Qatar Foundation. Four projects and outer ear. Dr Abdulkader with the world not just about it. of PISQ include “Don’t laminate says the infection, which is decade of excellence in education While the students work on the Earth - Everyday is Earth caused by water remaining their projects they collaborate Day”, “Smiling World” ( Let’s in the ear and subsequent online with schools from 140 spread peace, smile and joy), bacteria growth, is a one- THE PENINSULA Qatar, in keeping quality education at the heart countries around the globe. Solar Explorer iEARN Project time occurrence for many of its vision, has ensured students’ success in both The projects are chosen from a (Solar Powered Backpack), and patients but can become a DOHA: The Princeton Review (TPR) and ScorePlus exam preparation and admissions. list of iEARN Projects and stu- “Extending Hand Coated in chronic problem, especially Qatar, having completed a decade of excellence in The keynote speakers at the seminar included dents research, design activities Gold Trash”. if treatment is neglected. providing finer education, celebrated the occasion Michael Gamerl (Vice President of TPR-US), who While HMC’s Ear, Nose, last week by conducting the third National Coun- enlightened the attendees in helping students and Throat (ENT) Department selors’ Toolkit Seminar at the Warwick Hotel. decide their ideal colleges in order to design their predominantly cares for It was attended by around 50 counselors and careers. He extended his speech by untangling the patients with complex disease student advisers from different schools across US admissions process and gave everyone present of the ear, nose, and throat, Qatar, as well as dignitaries from the US Embassy a feel of an admission officer by engaging them specialists at the department and Ministry of Education. in an interactive activity of student selection. receive referrals from the The seminar was inaugurated by Melissa Des- The Seminar was concluded by Director of Emergency Department and champs (Education USA), who spoke about the Scoreplus Education, Ritu Kalwani, who thanked treat patients with chronic role that her organization plays in the Middle East the panelists for their contributions in making the ENT conditions referred from and North Africa. After Deschamps, Pradeep seminar both productive and effective, and primary healthcare centers. Singhal (ScorePlus Qatar), welcomed the guests expressed gratitude to the counselors for their Dr Abdulkader cautioned Students showing their certificates. and highlighted how in the past decade ScorePlus participation. against the use of home treat- ments, such as concoctions to flush the ears and the insertion of cotton swabs and other foreign objects into the TKM College Alumni holds Family Sports Day ear and he highlighted steps that could be taken to help THE PENINSULA women’s throw ball, arm wres- prevent swimmer’s ear. tling to name a few. “The use of earplugs DOHA: Former students of TKM The main objectives of the when swimming and over- College of Engineering from the event were to promote a sporting the-counter solutions that southern Indian state of Kerala held culture within its members and can help break up blockages their Family Sports Day at Al identify talent to represent the can be useful in preventing Jazeera Academy in Abu Hamour . alumni in events organised by ear infections. Using a hair The President of the Alumni, other associations, said the event dryer on a very low setting or Nishad Abdul Rahim, said the coordinator Shiyad Abdul Rahim a soft towel to dry the outer event titled “Khel Fest 2018” saw and sports secretary Salim ears after swimming can also a turnout of over 250 people Abubacker. TKM College of Engineering alumni with family during the Family Sports Day at Al Jazeera Academy be effective. Avoid putting from various age groups, who The day ended with a prize in Abu Hamour . cotton swabs or other foreign took part in an array of sporting distribution ceremony where the objects into the ear, as these events that included track and General- Secretary Sreejimon planned and executed event and members that resulted in an sponsors of the event Tecton , can push material deeper into field events, badminton, table Ramabadran praised the organ- applauded the camaraderie and activity filled day for the entire Zaitoon & CG Qatar Electrical the ear canal,” says Dr tennis, chess, volley ball, ising committee for a thoroughly sportsmanship exhibited by all family. He also thanked the Trading . Abdulkader. THURSDAY 3 MAY 2018 HOME 09 Eliyan and Gamil qualify for the ‘Get in The Ring’ finals in Portugal

THE PENINSULA Get in The Ring” has Bedaya Center, said, “Year after become one of the year, entrepreneurs surprise us DOHA: Mohammed Eliyan has leading competition with their creative ideas and bagged the first place while aimed at supporting innovative projects which allow Abdulla Gamil secured second them to compete against each place in the local edition of the startup projects and other’s in one of the most “Get In The Ring” competition, entrepreneurs around important global competitions which qualified them to the the world. designed and dedicated for finals taking place in Portugal, them.” Mohammed Eliyan and Abdulla Gamil, winners of the local edition of the “Get In The Ring” in May 2018. Gamil, his project “Mino” which “Get in The Ring” has become competition, during the celebration organised by Bedaya Center. Eliyan was able to overcome reduces time for ordering food one of the leading competition competitors with his project through a mobile app without aimed at supporting startup expertise and talent needed to Eliyan and Abdulla Gamil for “Get in The Ring” tournament “Savest”. His project is a smart the need for waitresses at projects and entrepreneurs accelerate their growth and bagging the first and second witnessed great competition at safety vest designed for con- dine-in restaurants, secured around the world. It offers a transform their models into places in the Qatar chapter of the all levels. It is worth mentioning struction workers working in him the second post in the unique platform for creating a existing projects” she competition and their subse- that most of the participants various sectors by monitoring competition. bridge between innovative continued. quent qualification to the global explored their ideas according their vital signs through a chip On this occasion, Reem Al- minds and capitalists, financier, “Today, we celebrate the competition in Portugal next to the needs of the local com- implanted in their vests. For Suwaidi, General Manager of supporting companies, and the achievement of Mohammed month. The local edition of the munity,” she added.

Ecuador business delegation visits Lulu Hypermarket at Al Messila Al Jamia Al Islamia to launch THE PENINSULA ‘Knowledge World’ complex

DOHA: A high-level delegation of DOHA: Al Jamia Al Islamia, a The annual meeting under 20 businessmen from the private renowned Islamic University at the banner ‘Dikrayath 2018’, sector of Ecuador under the lead- Santhapuram in the southern jointly organised by Al Jamia al- ership of Her Excellency Mrs. Indian state of Kerala, will launch Islami alumni, students of Ivonne A Baki, the Ambassador of ‘Knowledge World’, an education Women’s Islamic College Ecuador to the State of Qatar has complex with diverse courses. Wandoor and the residence of made a visit to Lulu Hypermarket, This was announced by Dr Santhapuram in Qatar, was inau- Al Messila on April 25. Abdussalam Ahmad, the rector gurated by K C Abdullatheef, the The visit was organized by of Al Jamia, during the alumni President of the Centre for Indian the Embassy of the Republic of of the university’s Qatar chapter Community (CIC) in Qatar. Ecuador and the Ministry of recently. Established in 1955, Al Abdurahiman Ahmad, the Commerce and Investment of Jamia Al Islamia is one of the chairman of the organising Ecuador through the Institute for oldest educational institution committee, annnounced the Export and Investment Pro- in the southern India that was ‘Excellence Awards’ instituted motion ProEcuador. forefront in education and by the Alumni Qatar Chapter for Shanavas, Regional Manager The Ecuadorian business delegation during their visit to Lulu Hypermarket at Al Messila. social innovations. Al Jami’a Students. of Lulu Group Qatar and Mr. Mohammed Nazar, General matchmaking meetings with the income is oil export, followed by in Qatar with the fastest growing Manager of Lulu Hypermarket, Al local importers. The delegation banana, shrimps and roses retail giant Lulu Group. They Messila welcomed the delegation. includes representatives of Ecua- secured third and fourth places, have also made a store tour to The visit was held on the sidelines dorian producers of chocolate, respectively in terms of pro- explore the categories and were of the “The International Trade coffee, banana, flowers, processed viding income to the country,” highly impressed with the avail- Networking: Ecuador-Qatar , food, sea food, aquaculture, said the Ambassador during the ability of various products from Edition 2018” and was aimed at textile, handcrafts and many meeting. The delegates spent a around the world. The opening promoting the export of chocolate, more. few hours along with the Lulu of “The International Trade Net- coffee, banana, flowers, processed “Ecuador is exporting Management team and shared working: Ecuador - Qatar, K C Abdullatheef, the President of the Centre for Indian Community food, fishery, aquacultures, textile, various high-quality food their business views on pro- Edition 2018” was held on April (CIC) in Qatar, inaugurating the meeting. handcrafts and others through products, our first source of moting their business network 26 at St Regis Hotel. Students display innovative ideas at PISQ exhibition THE PENINSULA Free Vehicle DOHA: Pakistan International School Qatar (PISQ) organised Recall an eye catching fair of the most exciting cutting-edge science and technology on April 29. The expo provided the young scientists a platform to let their imagination fly and innovate something new by having a sneak peek into the Nargis Raza Otho, Principal of Pakistan International School Qatar research field. The students (PISQ), interacting with students. from grade III to X participated in the fest and showcased their The models and projects Nargis Raza Otho, Principal models and projects at the like electricity generators, of PISQ, was the chief guest of exhibition. water sensors, solar system, the fair. She interacted with the The young geniuses dis- wind turbine, earthquake students who exuded confi- played marvelous scientific detector, ice cream machine, dence while explaining to the knowledge, caliber and inno- recycling, artificial silk, vol- visiting guests the various sci- vation in the field of living sci- canoes, walking water rainbow entific projects that were on ences, chemistry, physics, ,periscope,DNA structure, light display. She lauded the biology and information tech- house, ultrasonic door alarm, strenuous efforts of the young nology. The students and mobile apps and website design scholars, their teachers for teachers witnessed the won- and many more revealed putting up such a creative and derful show of innovative ideas inventive potential of the innovative display of aptitude of the young minds. students. and innovation.

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Keeping power in check: Media, justice & rule of ESTABLISHED IN 1996 law theme of World Press Freedom Day 2018

CHAIRMAN QNA SHEIKH THANI BIN ABDULLAH AL THANI nder the theme ‘Keeping EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Power in Check: Media, DR. KHALID BIN MUBARAK AL-SHAFI Justice and The Rule of Law’, [email protected] Uthe world will celebrate today the World Press Freedom Day for the 25th consecutive year. ACTING MANAGING EDITOR The day provides an opportunity MOHAMMED SALIM MOHAMED for journalists around the world to cel- [email protected] ebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom, assess the state of press freedom throughout the world, defend the media from attacks on their inde- pendence; and above all pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the line of duty. EDITORIAL The World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993 following a recom- mendation adopted at the twenty- Investors’ trust sixth session of UNESCO’s General Conference in 1991. This in turn was a the freedom of expression on the opportunity to examine the new chal- he trust of investors and business on Qatar’s response to a call by African jour- Internet. lenges regarding the freedom of online strong economy remains firm as companies nalists who in 1991 produced the The event will be attended by the press,” Azoulay pointed out. Tacross the globe are queuing up to set up their landmark Windhoek Declaration on Director-General of UNESCO Audrey “Freedom of the press, like any offices in the coutnry. media pluralism and independence. Azoulay and President of Ghana Nana other freedom, is never completely Last month, the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), This day serves as an occasion to Akufo-Addo, as well as high-level gov- secure. The development of a one of the world’s leading and fastest growing inform citizens about violations of ernment representatives and repre- knowledge and information-based business and financial centers, announced that it freedom of expression in many coun- sentatives of civil society, media society via digital channels implies had reached the half way mark in the number of tries around the world, the censorship organisations, professional and aca- heightened vigilance, to ensure the firms it is aiming to register by 2022, as the total of journalists, and the harassment and demic associations and judiciary. essential criteria of transparency, free number of firms on the QFC platform has reached attacks against them in their countries. Today, the UNESCO/Guillermo access and quality,” she said. 507 firms as of March 31. It is also a date to encourage and Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2018 Azoulay said that quality infor- The QFC 2022 roadmap, which was announced develop initiatives in favour of press will be awarded to recognise an out- mation requires working to check last year, had outlined the QFC objectives to increase freedom, and to assess the state of standing contribution to the defence sources and select pertinent subjects; the number of licensed firms to reach 1,000, to create press freedom worldwide. or promotion of press freedom. it calls for ethics and an independence 10,000 jobs within the QFC ecosystem. UNESCO and the Government of The main event will include two of mind. It thus depends entirely on The geographical distribution of QFC firms spans Ghana has partnered to organise the, main activities. The first will be an the work of journalists, she added. across the globe with most recent statistics show 25th global celebration of World Press academic conference on the safety of World Press Freedom Day is also that of the 507 firms registered under the QFC the Freedom Day (WPFD) in Accra, Ghana journalists to promote greater syn- an opportunity to highlight the crucial breakdown, where 46 percent are from Qatar, 24 from today and tomorrow. ergies between academic research and role played by this profession in percent from Europe, 11 percent from North America, This day is platform for exchanging the task of media development defending and preserving the demo- 11 percent from MENA excluding Qatar and 8 percent views on the interaction between the workers. An academic conference will cratic rule of law, Director-General of from Asia Pacific. The media, the judiciary and the rule of present new research on the safety of UNESCO underlined. rest of the firms span law in the context of the 2030 Sus- journalists. For the first time, a Policy She noted that in 2017, 79 jour- from Africa and South tainable Development Plan. According Lab will offer a unique opportunity for nalists were assassinated worldwide America. to UNESCO, this celebration is particu- high-quality interactions between in the exercise of their profession and In terms of the type larly important in achieving the Sus- researchers and policy actors working that the UNESCO is committed to of firms the QFC tainable Development Goal (SDG) 16 of on common topics. defending the safety of journalists and The number licenses, they can be peace, justice and strong institutions, The second event is the organi- fighting against impunity for crimes of companies divided into two main that includes in the 17 Sustainable sation of a Youth News Room to sen- committed against them. The UNESCO registered at sections, regulated Development Program, adopted in sitise young journalists and media stu- also contributes to their training and Qatar Financial and non-regulated, 2015 by the United Nations. This event dents to the emerging challenges of helps the authorities in different coun- where regulated activ- also encourages discussion and pro- freedom of expression through live cov- tries to adapt their laws on freedom of Centre since the ities are those con- motes understanding and awareness erage of a major international event, expression to international standards, beginning of the ducted by financial of the current coupled with guidance from media pro- Azoulay said. siege until March service firms, such as challenges to fessionals. The event will include one The latest report by Reporters 31 reached 120, banking, investment freedom of exhibition for at least images and films, Without Borders (RSF), released on banking, asset man- expression. as well as cultural performances. April 25, showed that press freedom confirming that agement, insurance The cele- In her speech on the occasion, around the world has been further the period was and reinsurance. bration of Director-General of UNESCO Audrey eroded, accompanied by a climate of Freedom of the press the best in the The number of World Press Azoulay said “The ideal of a State hostility and hatred, and that the map can be achieved history for the companies registered Freedom Day under the rule of law calls for well- of press freedom in 21 countries is in a at QFC since the only by ensuring a 2018 includes informed citizens, transparent political “very dangerous” situation. The Middle Centre. beginning of the siege free, independent a wide range decisions, public debates on topics of East on its dark black, which means until March 31 reached of meetings common interest and a plurality of that it lies back in the back of the 120, confirming that and pluralistic media (plenary ses- viewpoints that shapes opinions and rankings of the world of press freedom. the period was the best in the history for the Centre. environment, which sions, discus- undermines official truths and dog- The Windhoek Historical Decla- QFC is looking over the second quarter of the year is a precondition for sions, talks, matism. This shaping and informative ration, issued at the twenty-sixth to unveil its strategy in detail in terms of the different ensuring the security etc.) on topics power mainly falls to the press and the session of the UNESCO General Con- sectors, particularly the financial services sector, in such as press media in general, under all their guises ference in 1991, states that freedom of addition to revealing the QFC’s plan to develop the of journalists in freedom, and through various mediums.” the press can be achieved only by financial services sector in Qatar. the course of their access to “UNESCO is actively involved in ensuring a free, independent and plu- Since its inception in 2005, QFC has continued duties and to ensure information, defending the freedom of expression, ralistic media environment, which is a to play a key to attract foreign direct investment by that crimes against elections, the which is at the core of its mandate, precondition for ensuring the security providing a competitive platform for firms to expand justice system and today celebrates the 25th World of journalists in the course of their to Qatar. The QFC recently amended its tax rules press freedom are that supports Press Freedom Day. The theme chosen duties and to ensure that crimes and regulations as part of the ongoing enhancement investigated promptly free and this year is an open invitation to think against press freedom are investigated and development of its platform to better attract and accurately. secure jour- of the relations between the media, promptly and accurately. investments. nalism and justice and the rule of law. It is also an According to QFC, there will be a focus in the coming period on Asia, especially China, where QFC is considering attracting some Chinese companies, particularly since the State of Qatar hosts the head- quarters of the clearing center of the Chinese cur- Japan must devise strategy to deal with population rency, which will give some privileges to the center and the state. THE JAPAN NEWS retirement age, and more than regional industrial promotion facilities as roads, bridges and The interest of companies in the country shows one in three of the population and job creation by putting forth tunnels - built and expanded that Qatar will continue to remain an attractive des- will be 65 or older. The aging of an initiative for regional revital- during the period of high eco- tination for investment. hat will become the population will be accel- ization. But there is no denying nomic growth — will become of Japanese erated in Tokyo and two other that the initiative has just been serious. society in 2040? major metropolitan areas, an extension of conventional Securing personnel for WIt is essential to causing a shortage of human policies and lacks a long-term working in local governments, break away from politics resources in the medical and perspective. and for the maintenance and aimed at pursuing short-term nursing care sectors. The The study group’s list of renewal of public infra- QUOTE OF THE DAY results and consider measures report sounds the alarm over future challenges must be used structure, must be tackled in an that must be taken to prepare such a prospect - hitting the as an opportunity to correct a organized manner. The study for the future. nail on the head by describing shortsighted policy approach. group calls for boosting cooper- An expert study group of it as “an unprecedented crisis.” What is important is a strategy ation beyond the framework of Beijing hopes that the Internal Affairs and Com- To overcome the declining aimed at a soft landing by grad- local governments. talks between the munications Ministry has birthrate, child-rearing ually changing social institu- The central government United States and released an initial report that assistance measures such as tions and systems in response has been pushing for the presents an exhaustive list of resolving the issue of children to population decline. creation of “core regional North Korea will challenges Japan faces in 2040 on waiting lists for entering Multifaceted approach key urban areas” through coop- be smooth and and a policy direction. The nursery schools must urgently There will be no alternative eration of core regional panel will put together a final be boosted. However, even if but to cut back administrative cities with populations of achieve substantial report in June at the earliest. the birthrate does improve, services related to daily lives. over 200,000 and their progress. The number of babies born population decline will be una- Abolition and consolidation of neighboring municipalities. in that year is estimated at voidable in the years to come. elementary and junior high There are 28 such regional Wang Yi 740,000 — a drop to one-third It is imperative to work out schools will progress, whereas urban areas nationwide. of the number born annually in solutions without losing sight maintenance costs, including Such projects as interlibrary China’s Foreign Minister the first half of the 1970s. of a future crisis. for water supply and sewage access, tourism and Second-generation baby The Cabinet of Prime Min- systems, will rise. The superan- attraction of enterprises boomers will all reach ister Shinzo Abe has tackled nuation of such infrastructure have been jointly promoted. THURSDAY 3 MAY 2018 OPINION 11 Nicaragua’s unfinished revolution takes a new turn

hether brandishing a tional Monetary Fund. from Nicaraguan non-government Kalashnikov or a That’s hardly the hemisphere’s organisations and the Catholic stacked court, Nica- worst case. But what’s worrisome - Church. raguan President and galling — for one of Central Then came the botched response W to a wildfire — including an official Talk alone is unlikely Daniel Ortega has proven especially America’s poorest nations is that the resilient. The onetime guerrilla Ortega government has made the decision to turn away a team of to curb the Nicaraguan MAC MARGOLIS insurgent turned autocrat has vexing demographics more dan- Costa Rican firefighters who’d vol- government’s BLOOMBERG endured turmoil, outsmarted oppo- gerous through doubtful adminis- unteered to help — which destroyed authoritarian instincts. nents, and co-opted rivals to lock tration and murky deals. 7,000 hectares of an important bio- down four presidential mandates After a partial makeover in reserve and covered several forest But clearly the spread out across 38 years, marshal 2006, Nicaragua ran a surplus in communities in a pall of smoke and unofficial pact of economic growth and outlast social security for the next six years. ash. Nicaragua belatedly accepted indulgences as well authoritarian peers. Thrift ended, however, in 2013, help from a Mexican fire brigade. So when protests exploded in the when Ortega’s government began “Ortega had always been seen as as the private sector’s streets of Managua and other cities, investing in questionable real estate a kind of master player, but absolute complicit silence must leaving at least 38 dead and pro- deals and subsidised mortgages. rulers have a blind spot,” said end. voking calls for Ortega’s ouster, that Hence the IMF’s warning last year Orozco. “What he didn’t realize is idyll was shattered. The breadth and that social security was on track to that the anger against his gov- speed of unrest are new in Nica- “run out of liquid reserves by 2019” ernment had been growing.” power, Ortega has all but defe- ragua and may prove to be an and that “the authorities should act Now Nicaraguans may have nestrated the country’s political After punting inflection point, if not a terminus, quickly to avoid a costly bailout of found opportunity in Ortega’s opposition. Students and civil for one of Latin American autoc- the system.” debacle, including some unlikely society groups have stepped up in reforms for years, racy’s most successful brands. After punting reforms for years, apostates. One of the casualties of the wake of the disastrous Ortega surprised The immediate trigger was a Ortega surprised his compatriots the public backlash over pensions pension reform plan. Will the his compatriots ham-fisted social security reform, with a hasty decree on April 16, could be the longtime government private sector do its part? “The with a hasty announced earlier this month by ordering an increase in social pact with the country’s private business community is one of the decree, and then revoked just as security taxes and a cut in benefits, sector: In return for executives’ most legitimate social forces in decree, ordering an abruptly on April 22 after a week of and sparked a revolt. “When people support support for his policies — the country,” said Orozco. “That increase in social riots. found they would be paying more and their complicit silence on its makes them political players, security taxes and a On the surface, the proposal and getting less for it, they were out- authoritarian excesses — Ortega had whether they like it or not.” cut in benefits, and seemed reasonable enough. Like raged,” Manuel Orozco, an econ- allowed companies to prosper. The precedent exists. Almost most of its neighbors, Nicaragua omist at the Inter-American Dia- That alliance has worked rea- 40 year ago, business leaders sparked a revolt. spends too much on pensions for a logue told me. sonably well for both sides, not least joined forces with the political When people society that is graying fast even as For Nicaraguans, that was just because of the blessings businesses opposition and labor unions, found they would its taxable working age population the latest in a string of Ortega’s have reaped on Ortega’s watch, funding three political strikes that be paying more shrinks. Nicaragua’s fertility rate fell offenses. Resentment surged last including annual corporate tax helped drive then—Nicaraguan by more than half, from five year when the US Treasury charged breaks worth 6 percent of gross dictator Gen. Anastasio Somoza and getting less children per woman in 1990 to 2.3 in Nicaraguan supreme electoral domestic product. Not coinciden- from power. That was the pre- for it, they were 2015, while life expectancy rose 13 council president Roberto Rivas tally, says the IMF, those perks have cursor of COSEP’s subsequent outraged. years to age 75 in the same period, with amassing considerable per- added to Nicaragua’s worsening complicated alliance with the according to a report by the Interna- sonal wealth while on the gov- fiscal woes. Sandinistas. Now, surely, it’s time ernment payroll. Yet Ortega’s fiat has not always for that tryst to end. Ortega’s riposte? He been good for business. In a 2015 not only protected survey, 47 percent of company exec- The author writes about Latin Rivas but kept him on utives said they felt their property America for Bloomberg view. He the job as the elec- rights were not guaranteed by law was a reporter for Newsweek and toral council spon- and 50 percent said mechanisms for is the author of “The Last New sored a sweeping, settling disputes were inefficient. World: The Conquest of the executive-friendly Finally, the moguls appear to be Amazon Frontier.” reform of electoral stirring. The leading business laws, over protests by chamber, known by its acronym citizen groups and COSEP, representing companies that opposition kick in around half of Nicaraguan lawmakers. GDP, has pointedly criticized the The mood heavy-handed official response to darkened last month protests and called for dialogue - D-RING ROAD when the government not a favorite in the Sandinista POST BOX: 3488 announced it had playbook. DOHA - QATAR asked the legislature Talk alone is unlikely to curb the [email protected] to “review the use of Nicaraguan government’s authori- social networks,” tarian instincts. But clearly the unof- which was widely ficial pact of indulgences as well as EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OFFICE seen as code for cen- the private sector’s complicit silence TEL: 4455 7741 / 767 sorship, drawing an must end. 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That’s probably sible for about four-fifths of ad much better information than we expressed in these columns would be pretty lucrative already a lot more than many users revenue; applying the Pareto prin- have here. The idea of a paid tier are those of the writers, if the company could would pay for privacy on the social ciple to them would suggest annual isn’t new; if Facebook hasn’t not of the newspaper. offered such an option, the sustainably charge some network. privacy prices in the range of $500 But the price also depends on a person. company probably thinks it would customers much more for who would choose to pay for If price alone were the question, be a money-loser. So if we want All correspondence privacy than the annual ad greater privacy. And it’s likely that Facebook might indeed want to Facebook users to have control regarding Views and revenue they generate. 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AP The two bombers infiltrated the building BENGHAZI: Islamic State (IS) suicide bombers attacked Libya’s in central Tripoli and election commission in the capital fired on people inside, yesterday, killing at least 14 then detonated their people in the worst such attack explosives when their in years that aimed to disrupt a nation-wide vote planned for ammunition ran out, later this year. IS said in a statement The two bombers infiltrated circulated by its the building in central Tripoli and affiliated Amaq news fired on people inside, then det- onated their explosives when agency. their ammunition ran out, IS said in a statement circulated by its process of establishing national affiliated Amaq news agency. The unity and the rule of law and Health Ministry earlier said the institutions.” attack also set fire to the building, Libya was plunged into chaos which could be seen in online following the 2011 uprising that videos showing thick black smoke toppled and killed Moammar Policemen check the damage at the Libyan Electoral Commission headquarters in the capital Tripoli after it was targeted by suicide billowing upward and security Gadhafi, and is now split between bombers, yesterday. RIGHT:Libyan Prime Minister Fayez Al Sarraj talks to media in front of the electoral commission building. forces engaging in a gun battle. rival governments, each backed IS and other Islamic extremists by an array of militias. A UN- in Libya oppose democratic elec- backed government is based in tions, which the United Nations Tripoli, which in recent years Libya in chaos since overthrow of Gaddafi and Libya’s foreign backers are hasn’t seen such brazen attacks. urging to take place this year US State Department spokes- despite security problems in the person Heather Nauert con- TRIPOLI: Libya, where rival in Tripoli, wounding two French The country finds itself with the failure of attempts to amend oil-rich North African country. demned the attack in a statement authorities and numerous guards. Violence is widespread. two governments and two the accord, the UN says the Militants have often targeted elec- and said the U.S. is committed to militias are vying for power, fell Libya plunges further into chaos parliaments. Skhirat accord is the only viable tions in other countries, and IS has working with the Government of into chaos after the ouster of with foreign delegations pulling The Islamic State group framework for ending Libya’s called for attacks on voting infra- National Accord to deny IS “safe strongman Muammar Gaddafi out of the country. claims its first attack in Libya in political crisis. structure in Libya. haven in their country.” in October 2011. Military strongman Khalifa December 2014. The following On the GNA’s second anni- “(It) is a clear manifestation “This terrorist attack against Kadhafi, who ruled Libya for Haftar, backed by Egypt and the June it seizes Sirte to the east of versary, Haftar says its mandate of everything that is wrong with a key pillar of Libya’s fragile 42 years, is killed on October 20, United Arab Emirates, launches Tripoli, but is driven out of the has run out after what he says is the current shortsighted narrative democracy only deepens the 2011, as he tries to flee his an offensive in May 2014 against coastal town in December 2016. the expiry of the Skhirat accord. of fake security and ‘progress,’” United States’ commitment to hometown Sirte. Islamist groups in Benghazi. On December 17, 2015, after The mayor of Libya’s third- said Hanan Salah of Human support all Libyans as they Three days later, the former Several military officers, months of negotiations, accords largest city Misrata is abducted Rights Watch in a post on social prepare for credible and secure rebel National Transitional including members of the air signed under UN supervision in a day later on December 18 and media. Her group has underlined elections,” she said. Council declares Libya’s “total force, join his paramilitary Skhirat, Morocco, designate a killed by unidentified how elections will be difficult Earlier this week, the inter- liberation” after a NATO-backed Libyan National Army. UN-backed Government of assailants. while Libya remains dominated national Quartet trying to help uprising that began in February. In June 2014, following leg- National Accord (GNA) as the In January 2018 fighting at by a patchwork of armed groups bring order to Libya said it sup- In August 2012, the NTC hands islative elections, the General “only legitimate government of Tripoli’s only working interna- who continue extra-judicial ports holding presidential and over power to the transitional National Congress is replaced by Libya” in the eyes of the inter- tional airport kills at least 20 killings, property confiscation, parliamentary elections this year, General National Congress a parliament dominated by anti- national community. people after militiamen attack forced disappearances, arbitrary and will provide observers and elected a month earlier. US Islamists. In August 2014, after On December 23, the UN it a bid to free colleagues held at detention and torture. electoral assistance to ensure the ambassador Chris Stevens and weeks of deadly clashes, Security Council endorses the a jail there. The same month at Foreign embassies, observers voting is free and fair. three other American staff are Islamist-led militias grouped accord. In March 2016 the GNA least 37 people are killed and and other institutions promptly In a joint statement following killed in a September 11, 2012 under the “Fajr Libya” (Libya takes up office in Tripoli headed scores are wounded after two condemned the attack as an a meeting in Cairo on Monday, attack on their consulate in Libya’s Dawn) banner storm Tripoli and by prime minister Fayez Al car bombings outside a mosque attempt to undermine stability in the European Union, the African second city Benghazi. The jihadist set up a “national salvation” gov- Sarraj. The GNA is opposed by frequented by jihadist opponents Libya as it heads toward the Union, the Arab League and the group Ansar Al Sharia, linked to ernment. The government of the rival administration in the in Benghazi. On May 2 suicide general election later this year. United Nations said Libyans must al-Qaeda, is accused of carrying Abdullah Al Thani and the par- east of the country, backed by attackers kill at least 12 people The UN mission to Libya said that commit in advance to respect and out the attack. liament elected in June, the only Haftar, and by the parliament at Libya’s electoral commission violence “will not deter Libyans abide by the results and avoid A car bomb attack in April ones recognised internationally, elected in 2014. in Tripoli. IS claims from moving forward in the violence or intimidation. 2013 targets France’s embassy take refuge in eastern Libya. In December 2017, despite responsibility. Sudan assessing troop deployment in Yemen Syrian civilian dead in UK air strike LONDON: A British air strike on Islamic State militants in Syria AFP insurgents claimed the attack on unintentionally killed a civilian, London said yesterday — the first their Al-Masirah website. time it has confirmed a civilian death in the fight against IS. The KHARTOUM: Sudan said it is The losses are reported to Royal Air Force strike on three IS fighters in eastern Syria on March assessing its deployment of be some of the heaviest suffered 26 also killed a motorcyclist who crossed into the area at the last troops within a Saudi-led by Sudan since its troops were minute, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said in a statement. alliance in Yemen, amid calls to deployed. Khartoum has neither It comes a day after the BBC reported that a source inside the withdraw the forces after a rebel confirmed nor denied the attack. coalition fighting the IS group, also known as Daesh, as saying he ambush reportedly killed dozens Photographs posted to social believed civilians had been killed in “several” RAF attacks. “During of soldiers. media allegedly of soldiers killed a strike to engage three Daesh fighters, a civilian motorbike crossed “These days we are doing a in the ambush sparked calls for into the strike area at the last moment and it is assessed that one study and an assessment of our a withdrawal. civilian was unintentionally killed,” Williamson said. troops’ participation in Yemen,” Several opposition leaders “We reached this conclusion after undertaking routine and Sudanese Minister of State for and analysts have questioned detailed post-strike analysis of all available evidence,” he said. Defence Ali Salim told reporters. Bashir’s decision to join the A Ministry of Defence statement on March 26 had said of the “This assessment will look Saudi-led coalition. attack that a Reaper remotely-controlled aircraft had tracked “a into the positives and negatives Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (left) with Sudanese President Bashir, who came to power group of terrorists in a vehicle” in the Syrian Euphrates valley and of our participation.” Omar Hassan Al Bashir following his arrival in Khartoum for an in an Islamist-backed coup in “successfully destroyed it and its occupants with a precision Hellfire A decision on Sudan’s troop official visit, yesterday. 1989, has said the move to join missile attack”. Yesterday’s statement also gave details about Brit- deployment would be made the Saudi-led coalition was ain’s involvement in the fight against IS. The RAF has conducted once the review is completed, “ideological”. more than 1,600 air strikes in Iraq and Syria — second only to coa- he said. “The decision will take Bashir deployed Sudanese Hundreds of Sudanese sol- The coalition intervened in lition leaders the United States, said the statement. It said Britain had into consideration our country’s troops to Yemen in 2015 as part diers and officers are fighting in Yemen in March 2015 on behalf nearly 1,400 military personnel in the region providing “support to interests and stability,” Salim of a major foreign policy shift Yemen, and have often suffered of the internationally recognised local partners”. “British soldiers have trained over 60,000 members said, adding it would also con- that saw Khartoum break its casualties. An ambush in April government to roll back the of the Iraqi Security Forces in engineering, medical, counter-IED and sider Khartoum’s international decades-old ties with Shiite Iran by Shia Houthi rebels reportedly Iran-allied Huthis, who had basic infantry skills,” the statement said. commitments. and join the Saudi-led killed dozens of Sudanese sol- seized control of much of the President Omar Hassan Al coalition. diers in northern Yemen. The country including Sanaa. Syrian hospital destroyed in strike

Palestinian leader’s BEIRUT: A medical charity and a Syria war monitoring group say 86 dead in Nigeria suicide blasts: Witnesses a hospital has been destroyed in an airstrike in opposition-held northwest Syria.The Union of Medical Care and Relief Organiza- speech condemned AFP “shocked” to hear about the Agency (NEMA), said two of tions charity, which supports hospitals and doctors in opposition as anti-Semitic lower toll. “We worked up to the 11 people critically injured territory, says the hospital in the village of Kafr Zeita was targeted KANO: Gravediggers 9:00 pm burying bodies. By had died overnight. “The total Wednesday morning. It said in a statement the hospital was struck JERUSALEM: Remarks by the Pales- yesterday said they buried 86 the time we closed, we had 76 number of deaths is 30. The four times, and one worker was killed. It said the hospital in the tinian president about the causes of people from a double suicide graves. We buried 76 people others are responding to rural north Hama countryside served 5,000 patients per month. 20th century anti-Semitism in Europe bombing in northeast Nigeria, yesterday (Tuesday),” he said, treatment,” he said. were sharply condemned as anti- nearly three times more than asking to remain anonymous. Ahmed Sajo, information Iran arrests second UK-Iranian national Semitic and drew widespread the official toll. Two blasts “Today, as at 3pm, 10 more commissioner for Adamawa condemnations from Israel and ripped through a mosque and bodies were brought in and state who gave the lower around the world yesterday. market on Tuesday in the town buried. These people died over- death toll of 29, said it was BEIRUT: Iran has detained a British-Iranian dual national who In rambling remarks that were of Mubi, Adamawa state, in an night from injuries, obviously.” “possible people could have works as a security analyst, the independent news site Iran Wire part of a lengthy speech to the Pal- attack that bore all the hall- Another gravedigger, who also identified their relations and reported on Wednesday, the second such arrest since mid-April estine Liberation Organization par- marks of Boko Haram jihadists. asked for his name not to be taken them home without Iran Wire said it had received word of the arrest of Mahan Abedin liament on Monday, Palestinian Pres- The official death toll on used, supported the account. going to the hospital”. “In that in the past week, quoting an unidentified source in the capital ident Mahmoud Abbas said it was the Wednesday rose to at least 29 “We hope we are done with the case, we have no way of Tehran. It did not spell out when or where Abedin was arrested Jews’ “social function,” including but local residents, a hospital burials,” he added. knowing how many of such or where he lived, but its report indicated that he was visiting Iran money lending that caused animosity source and rescue worker told Imam Garki, head of cases there were. it’s possible when taken into custody. Asked about Abedin’s arrest, Britain’s toward them in Europe. He also por- AFP that many more died. operations for Adamawa and some people could have Foreign Office said: “We are urgently seeking information from trayed the creation of Israel as a One worker at Mubi’s only Taraba states at the National buried their dead without the Iranian authorities following reports of the arrest of a British- European colonial project. cemetery said they were Emergency Management taking them to hospital.” Iranian dual national.” THURSDAY 3 MAY 2018 ASIA 13 Collegium defers decision on judge’s elevation to SC

IANS At a post cabinet nothing to do with it (Justice briefing, Law Minister Joseph’s decision) at all for two NEW DELHI: India’s Supreme obvious reasons. Firstly, a Court collegium yesterday Ravi Shankar Prasad proper (BJP-led) government deferred its decision on Uttara- said the government with nearly three-fourth khand High Court Chief Justice decision to return majority has been elected in K M Joseph, whose name for the file of Justice Uttarakhand. Secondly, that elevation to the top court was order was confirmed by Justice returned by the government last Joseph had “nothing (J.S.) Khehar of the Supreme week for reconsideration even to do with his Court,” the minister said in as the Centre maintained that order quashing the response to a media query. the rejection had nothing to do President’s Rule in The government decision to with his judgment in quashing send back Justice Joseph’s rec- President’s Rule in Uttarakhand Uttarakhand”. ommendation for reconsider- last year. ation was met with sharp crit- A decision to reconsider the icism by the former Chief Jus- recommendation was deferred the meeting: To reconsider the tices of the top court and others. after the collegium comprising case of Justice K M Joseph, Chief They unanimously said that Chief Justice Dipak Misra and four Justice, Uttarakhand High Court, returning the recommendation other senior most judges - Jus- pursuant to letters dated 26th of Justice Joseph was an attack Lightning and thunderstorm in Indian capital tices Jasti Chelameshwar, Ranjan and 30th April, 2018 received on the independence of judi- Gogoi, Madan B. Lokur and from Ministry of Law and ciary. Indu Malhotra was sworn Lightning strikes over residential apartments during a thunderstorm on the outskirts of New Delhi, Kurian Joseph - met for about 45 Justice, Government of India and in as judge of the top court on yesterday. minutes. The Central government also to consider the names of April 27. on April 26 sent back Justice Judges from Calcutta, Rajasthan, The top court collegium rec- Joseph’s recommendation for and Telangana and Andhra ommending the elevation of reconsideration. Pradesh High Courts for ele- Justice Joseph had said: “The “The proposal for reconsid- vation as Judges of the Supreme collegium considers that at eration of the case of K.M. Court, in view of the concept of present Justice K.M. Joseph, who Fuel prices unchanged for 9 days, Joseph has the approval of Pres- fair representation”, the hails from Kerala High Court ident and Prime Minister,” said statement said, ending with and is currently functioning as the letter that was sent to the “Decision: Deferred”. Chief Justice of Uttarakhand observers cite Karnataka polls Chief Justice by Union Law Min- After sitting over the colle- High Court, is more deserving ister Ravi Shankar Prasad. gium’s recommendations for and suitable in all respects than IANS Justice Chelameswar, who over three months, the Central other Chief Justices and senior had been rising for six consecutive days touched did not attend the court yes- government on April 26 cleared puisne Judges of High Courts for the highest in Delhi since September 14, 2013 when terday, however, came to attend the name of senior lawyer Indu being appointed as Judges of the NEW DELHI: In a measure of relief for transport it reached Rs76.06 a litre. Petrol prices climbed the collegium meeting. Malhotra (now judge) but Supreme Court of India.” fuel consumers, state-run oil marketing companies to new multi-year highs in other major metro cities In a brief statement, the col- returned the recommendation Justice Joseph’s name for (OMCs) have unofficially suspended the daily also — Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai — at Rs77.32, legium, while recording that of Justice Joseph for elevation to top court was rec- pricing system for petrol and diesel for over a week Rs82.48 and Rs77.43 per litre respectively. Diesel besides reconsidering the rec- reconsideration. ommended by the collegium at despite the rise in global rates. prices too touched record high levels on April 24 ommendation of Justice Joseph, At a post cabinet briefing, its January 10 meeting. This measure of political economy in tempo- in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai. They rose it also met to also consider Law Minister Ravi Shankar However, the Central gov- rarily suspending the dynamic pricing regime, to Rs65.93, Rs68.63, Rs70.20 and Rs69.56 per litre names of judges from other high Prasad said the government ernment had said that he stood which recalls the freeze in fuel prices for a fort- respectively. courts for elevation to the decision to return the file of at number 42 in the seniority of night before the Gujarat state elections last year, The price of the Indian basket of crude oils, Supreme Court. Justice Joseph had “nothing to High Court judges and there are has led observers to point the finger at the elec- composed of 70 percent sour grade Oman and The statement said that the do with his order quashing the 11 Chief Justices of different High tions in Karnataka on May 12. Dubai crudes and the rest by sweet grade Brent, decision was “deferred” and did President’s Rule in Courts who are senior to him -- The price of petrol per litre, yesterday, was has gone upwards of $70 a barrel last month, after not give the next date of the Uttarakhand”. a clear suggestion that his ele- Rs74.63 and diesel was at Rs65.93 — rates of both rising to an average of $69.30 in April 2018. It meeting of the collegium. “I wish to deny with all vation to the Supreme Court have remained unchanged since April 24. averaged $47.56 and $56.43 per barrel, respec- “Recording the agenda of authority at my command it has would be at their expense. On that day, domestic retail petrol prices which tively, during the last two financial years.

Myanmar in talks with UN agencies on return of Rohingya Sri Lanka’s Central ANATOLIA Bank urges stability as YANGON: Myanmar said yesterday it has agreed to the involvement of United Nations political tensions rise agencies in repatriating Rohingya refugees who have fled to neighboring Bangladesh. AFP Citing State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi, reform agenda. a state-owned newspaper reported that the Squabbling within the coa- government is discussing signing a memo- COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s Central lition has put the brakes on a randum of understanding (MoU) with the Bank yesterday called for plan to remove subsidies on UN Development Programme (UNDP) and political stability amid electricity and fuel in a bid to the Office of the United Nations High Com- mounting tensions in the ruling contain the huge budget. missioner for Refugees (UNHCR). “In par- coalition and as the economy The central bank warned ticular, the engagement of UN agencies in recorded its slowest growth in that the government must press Rakhine [state] will strengthen the govern- 16 years. ahead with its reform agenda ment’s ability to ensure that refugees can The Central Bank of Sri to retain foreign investor return safely, without fear,” she was quoted Lanka warned that the gov- confidence. as saying in the report. ernment should press ahead The bank noted that it Myanmar and Bangladesh signed a deal with economic reforms even as raised $2.5bn through a sov- UN Security Council members (from left) Mansour Ayyad Al Otaibi from Kuwait, Gustavo for the return of refugees earlier this year, the coalition lost its two thirds ereign bond issue last month Meza-Cuadra from Peru, Joanna Wronecka from Poland and British envoy Karen Pierce but with the repatriation delayed, concern majority necessary to carry out making it the largest single speaks at a press conference in Myanmar’s capital Naypyidaw, yesterday. is growing as Myanmar has refused to allow radical statute changes. bond sale by the government. any international body, including the UN, to “Political stability is “It is imperative to build on oversee the process until very recently. important turning point,” she said. Rakhine. Delegation leader Gustavo Adolfo essential for sustained growth the international goodwill and However, Suu Kyi said Wednesday that The move came as a delegation of dip- Meza-Cuadra Velasquez told journalists on and development,” the bank support from international fin- this is the appropriate time to let UN agencies lomats from the UN Security Council visited Tuesday that Myanmar needed to better said in a statement, a week after anciers who have invested help Myanmar “for the good of all people in the country this week to see developments prepare for the return of Rohingya Muslims reporting that last year’s growth upon this by persisting with Rakhine”. “I am confident that this is an on the ground in conflict-torn from Bangladesh. had slowed to 3.1 percent, the sound macroeconomic pol- slowest since 2001. icies...,” the bank said. The statement came a day The government should after President Maithripala also accelerate structural Myanmar judge Sirisena reinstated his justice reforms to strengthen markets, Indian gangster sentenced to minister,Wijeyadasa improve the investment accepts testimony Rajapakshe, who was sacked climate, boost investment pro- nine months ago for publicly motion and introduce trade of policeman criticising a billion-dollar deal facilitation, it added. life over murder of journalist to lease a loss-making harbour Sri Lanka secured a $1.5bn YANGON: The judge in the to China. 36-month bailout from the trial of two Reuters journalists Sixteen members of International Monetary Fund AGENCIES in Myanmar rejected a pros- unhappy about negative articles Age newspaper, was accused of Sirisena’s faction walked out of in June 2016 following a ecution request to throw out that Dey had written about him. passing on Dey’s home address the government last month balance of payments crisis. the testimony of a police MUMBAI: A Special Mahar- A special court in India’s and motorcycle registration taking away the coalition’s two Since then the economy has whistle-blower who had told ashtra Control of Organised financial capital Mumbai found number to gangsters working thirds majority in the 225- been on the mend despite the court that the reporters, Crime Act (MCOCA) Court Rajan guilty of ordering the con- for Rajan. She maintained her member parliament. slower than expected growth. facing charges of possessing yesterday sentenced to life tract killing of the 56-year-old. innocence throughout the trial Sources in the coalition Meanwhile, Maithripala state secrets, had been set up imprisonment to mafia don The underworld don, who was and broke down in tears fol- have said that Sirisena was Sirisena yesterday appointed by the authorities. Rajendra S Nikhalje alias Chhota appearing by video link from a lowing her acquittal on all partly behind last month’s new ministers, a day after he Police Capt. Moe Yan Naing Rajan and eight others found New Delhi jail where he is being charges. Police said Rajan’s gang abortive bid to impeach Prime reshuffled his cabinet. had contradicted other prose- guilty in the sensational June held, simply said “theek hai” followed Dey, and shot him five Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. Eighteen ministers — 10 cution witnesses by declaring 2011 killing of journalist J Dey. (“OK”) after judge Sameer Adkar times from behind near his home The move deepened rifts deputy, eight state -- took oath that his superior arranged for Jyotirmoy Dey, a crime read out his verdict. in the northern Mumbai suburb between them. before Sirisena, reports Xinhua two policemen to meet reporter who specialised on The judge acquitted two of Powai. Officers said the gang The cracks came out into news agency. reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw gangland activities for the others of involvement, including was paid 500,000 rupees the open with the April 4 no- The reshuffle took place Soe Oo and give them docu- Mid-day tabloid, was shot dead a female journalist who had ($11,000) for the killing. They fled confidence move against Wick- after the defection of six min- ments described as “important in broad daylight on June 11, been accused of conspiring with to towns around the country in remesinghe and have raised isters from the Sri Lanka secret papers” in order to arrest 2011. Prosecutors said Rajan had and abetting Dey’s killers. Jigna the aftermath, where most of fears for the government’s eco- Freedom Party (SLFP) to the them for violating the law. ordered the hit because he was Vora, who worked for the Asian them were arrested. nomic and constitutional opposition last month. 14 ASIA THURSDAY 3 MAY 2018

Lawyer ends Pakistan offers hunger strike in Quetta Russia ‘strategic AP QUETTA: A lawyer in Pakistan ended her three-day partnership’ hunger strike yesterday after the country’s top general vowed to redouble efforts to INTERNEWS This is the first protect the Shia minority, time that Pakistan which has been targeted in a ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has has expressed its string of attacks by other offered Russia a ‘multidimen- extremists. sional strategic partnership’ as desire to take the Jalila Haider called off her the two former cold-war rivals relationship to the protest before dawn fol- celebrate the 70th anniversary next level. The move lowing a meeting between of their diplomatic relations. Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa and “We believe that long term is seen as significant leaders from the Hazara com- multidimensional strategic and a clear shift in munity in Quetta, where partnership between the two Pakistan’s approach several Shia have been countries will be mutually ben- seeking greater gunned down in recent eficial for the people of Pakistan months. Police have yet to and the Russian Federation and cooperation with arrest any suspects. would contribute towards Russia. According to a military Pakistani journalists place flowers and light candles during a commemoration ceremony at “Martyred regional peace and stability,” statement, Bajwa said those Journalists Memorial” held for the 10 journalists who had lost their lives in the suicide blasts in said a statement issued by the who target Shia “shall suffer Foreign Office on Wednesday. apparently necessitated by the Afghan capital Kabul, in Islamabad, yesterday. twice as much”. Extremists In the backdrop of multiple United States’ hardline have carried out scores of recent developments that have approach towards Pakistan. attacks over the past two seen Pakistan-Russia relations Russia is also warming up Afghanistan media marks Press Freedom Day decades that have killed touch historic new heights, the to Pakistan given the fact that thousands of them. ANATOLIA event is being celebrated in its long term ally India is now by gunmen riding a motorcycle. called for legislation to protect both countries with great establishing strategic part- Addressing the moot in Kabul, the rights and lives of journalists. fervour and zeal, the statement nership with the US. “Pakistan- KABUL: The World Press the National Unity Govern- Abdul Rauf Ibrahimi, speaker of added. Russia friendship is fast Freedom Day was marked with ment’s Chief Executive Officer the Wolesi Jiga (lower house), China calls for Relations between Pakistan evolving into a mature part- a deep sense of grief in Afghan- Adbullah Abdullah hailed the asked parliamentarians to and Russia have already seen nership,” said Foreign Office istan yesterday as the country bravery and commitment of swiftly come up with a draft law upholding Iran an unprecedented spokesperson Dr Muhammad mourned the loss of 11 media Afghan journalists despite the to regulate the appointment of improvement in recent years Faisal. “Relations between the personnel, including young men severe threats they face. journalists, their rights and nuclear deal in the fast changing regional two countries are today char- and women, in one week. “There is no difference safety. AP scenario that compelled both acterised by mutual trust, com- The main event to mark the between the criminals of Daesh, The UN Assistance Mission the countries to align them- monality of interests, and con- day was held in capital Kabul, the Taliban, Al Qaeda, the in Afghanistan documented the selves to protect their mutual vergence of views on important where on Monday a Daesh- Haqqani network…If today one killing of 14 journalists in con- BEIJING: China yesterday interests. But this is the first regional and global issues. claimed twin suicide bombing group was responsible for the flict-related incidents in 2017; called for an international time that Pakistan has “Both countries have killed 29 people, including nine attack on journalists, the other apart from the 11 killed, six agreement on Iran’s nuclear expressed its desire to take the similar stakes in durable peace journalists and a cameraman. criminal groups are not exempt others were also injured during programme to be upheld relationship to the next level. and stability in their common Another journalist was killed [from responsibility] because the first four months of 2018. following Israeli Prime The move is seen as significant neighbourhood, and harbour on the same day by unknown they have committed such The UN mission reiterated its Minister Benjamin Netan- and a clear shift in Pakistan’s shared aspirations for regional assailants in Khost province. brutal attacks repeatedly in the commitment to defend Afghan- yahu’s latest accusations approach seeking greater coop- development and prosperity,” On April 25, a Kandahar- past,” Abdullah said. istan’s free press and to support about Iran’s past nuclear eration with Russia. The shift is the spokesperson added. based journalist was shot dead The Afghan parliament also the Afghan government. activities. Foreign ministry spokes- woman Hua Chunying said China noted that the UN International Atomic Energy ECP to announce Agency has certified on 10 separate occasions that Iran is honouring the agreement poll schedule by end and that strict inspection measures are in place to ensure compliance. of May, says official “What is pressing now, is that all relevant parties INTERNEWS issuance of the notification of should bear in mind the large delimitation of constituencies. picture and long-term ISLAMABAD: The Election He said the DROs and ROs interest, and faithfully Commission of Pakistan (ECP) would be drawn from the judi- implement and uphold” the will announce schedule for the ciary and lists had already been agreement, Hua told coming general elections in the received from the high courts. reporters at a regularly last week of the current month, The DROs and ROs will be scheduled news conference. preceded by a number of key imparted five-day training Hua said it is urgent that election-related activities. during the current month. “all relevant parties should A senior ECP official said When asked to comment on bear in mind the large picture that the schedule for the elec- the objection of Leader of the and long-term interest, and tions in all probability was to Opposition in the National faithfully implement and be announced on May 28 or 29. Assembly Syed Khursheed Shah uphold the agreement.” Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull (second right) and France’s President Emmanuel Macron A week before the over ‘the ECP’s failure’ to (second left) meet with military personnel on the HMAS Canberra at Garden Island, in Sydney, yesterday. announcement of the election announce an action plan for the schedule, President Mamnoon elections four months before Hot and dry Hussain, in consultation with the polls, the official said the France, Australia issue reminder to the ECP, would announce the preparation of an action plan, weather for date for elections, he added. and not announcement, was a He pointed out that under legal requirement. Holy Ramadan China to respect rules in S Pacific Section 57 (1) of the Elections He said Section 14 (1) of the INTERNEWS Act, the president would Elections Act referred to by the AP Donald Trump to decide infrastructure projects in the announce the date or dates of opposition leader read, “The whether to abandon the deal area, especially reports — the elections after consultation Commission shall, at least four ISLAMABAD: Because of a SYDNEY: French President and reimpose sanctions against denied by Beijing — that it wants with the commission, while months before the general severe impact of climate Emmanuel Macron and the country. establish a permanent military under sub-section 2 within election is due to be held on change, a sweltering Australian Prime Minister Macron’s comments came base in Vanuatu. This follows seven days of the expiry of the term of an heatwave has been prevailing Malcolm Turnbull yesterday during a three-day visit to Aus- China’s contentious claiming of announcement, the commission Assembly, prepare a compre- across different cities of issued a reminder to China to tralia, during which the two islands in recent years in the would, through a notification hensive Action Plan specifying Pakistan since April. respect a “rules-based” order in nations signed a range of agree- South China Sea. in the official gazette and by all legal and administrative According to the data the South Pacific amid concerns ments, including a pact to Macron was scheduled to publication on its website, call measures that have been taken compiled by the Pakistan about Beijing’s growing strengthen defence ties. depart on Thursday for New on the voters of the notified or required to be taken in respect Meteorological Department, influence in the region. The two leaders were also Caledonia, a French-controlled assembly constituencies to elect of the election.” The opposition the temperature recorded in Macron also stepped up his expected to discuss China’s island near Vanuatu, which will their representatives. leader had also said that under Jacobabad and Benazirabad calls for the renegotiation of the growing influence in the South hold a referendum in November He said the appointment of Section 22 of the Elections Act, on April 30 was 50 degrees Iran nuclear agreement, Pacific. Australia has become on breaking away from France’s district returning officers the ECP was required to notify centigrade, smashing the lat- regardless of the outcome of the concerned about increasing protection and becoming a (DROs) and returning officers new constituencies 120 days ter’s own 18-year-old record May 12 deadline for President Chinese investment in republic. (ROs) would be made soon after before the election date. of marking the hottest day on April 26, 2000 with a recorded temperature of 48.1 degrees centigrade. Moreover, on April 30, Pakistan’s first woman gets on Bomb Disposal Squad highest temperatures recorded in other cities of the INTERNEWS under the supervision of disposal suit, X-ray machine for Later, two more officials, appointing a lady constable in country were 49°C in American experts. scanning, fiberscope and water Qadeer Ahmed constable and the squad. Following the direc- Larkana, Padidan, Moen-jo- RAWALPINDI: It was a proud During bher training she will disruptor. American antiter- Sadaqat Ali constable were tions, SSP Operations daro and Sukkur and 48°C in moment for the Pakistani learn defusing IEDs and suicide rorism experts had trained four added to the bomb disposal Muhammad bin Ashraf asked Dadu, Rohri and Rahim Yar women when the first police- jackets besides identifying the officials of the Rawalpindi police squad where they are dispensing officers to send list of police- Khan. The Met office has pre- woman took up one of the most nature of blast and material used as master-trainers. their responsibilities. women willing to take up the job. dicted hot and dry weather in dreaded job of a bomb disposal in any explosive device. Head Constable Waqar The bomb disposal squad of Batool, a constable at women the Holy Month of Ramadan. expert. Rawalpindi BDS was formed Hussain who is also the bomb the Rawalpindi police as such police staion, was among the Director General PMD Dr Atia Batool will be part of a in 2009 amid rising incidents of disposal squad head, having was composed of six experts. shortlisted candidates. Once Ghualm Rasul said the six-member Rawalpindi Bomb terrorism. undergone the training, has been According to sources, recently selected, Constable Batool was weather in May and June Disposal Squad (BDS) after com- Foreign donors had provided deputed at Police Training appointed CPO Afzal Ahmed in sent to Sihala to train under BDS would remain hotter than pleting a four-week course the basic equipment like bomb College Sihala. Rawalpindi had suggested in-charge Waqar Hussain. usual. THURSDAY 3 MAY 2018 ASIA 15 Turkey, S Korea agree to boost ties ANATOLIA Erdogan’s two- distinguished pride for us to have day trip makes him Korea included in our Canal SEOUL: Turkish President Recep Istanbul Project.” The Canal Tayyip Erdogan agreed yesterday Turkey’s first leader Istanbul Project is an artificial to boost relations with South to pay a state visit to sea-level waterway that will Korea in numerous areas ranging the South since the connect the Black Sea with the from trade to defence after an countries upgraded Sea of Marmara. official welcoming ceremony and “I believe that enhancing summit meeting with President bilateral relations to bilateral relations and commu- Moon Jae-in in Seoul. the level of a strategic nication between the parliaments Erdogan’s two-day trip makes partnership in 2012. will be greatly beneficial.” Rela- him Turkey’s first leader to pay a tions between Turkey and South state visit to the South since the Korea stretch back to the 1950s, countries upgraded bilateral rela- unprecedented step onto South when they forged a brotherhood tions to the level of a strategic Korean soil, Erdogan also con- during the Korean War. During partnership in 2012, a year before gratulated Moon on Friday’s the war, Turkish forces served signing a free trade agreement. Seoul-Pyongyang agreement to under the UN Command, and 774 “The two leaders noted the seek peace and prosperity on the Turkish soldiers were martyred. South Korea-Turkey free trade peninsula. But the primary focus of the agreement (FTA) has become an The Turkish president also Turkish president’s trip appears important foundation of mutually met National Assembly Speaker to be economic cooperation. beneficial economic cooperation Chung Sye-kyun and termed the The Korea Chamber of Com- by ensuring balanced growth of strong ties between Turkey and merce and Industries hosted trade between the two countries Korea as a “historical fact”. business leaders at an event in Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan (left), and South Korean President, Moon Jae-in, shake hands and agreed to quickly implement He announced that four Seoul yesterday morning for the during a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Seoul, yesterday. an agreement on the service agreements had been signed 150-member Turkish delegation industry and the investment between Turkey and South Korea. to develop contacts. sector within the framework of “We discussed what we could do “The role of companies is promised government support in a visit to the Seoul National Cem- evening’s state dinner, as they the South Korea-Turkey FTA,” a in the area of defence industry becoming more important to this regard. Bilateral trade volume etery where he placed a wreath agreed to expand their MIKTA joint press release stated fol- and many other areas in the cement economic relations rose over 17 percent between and signed the journal at the partnership. MIKTA is an informal lowing yesterday’s summit. Just future during our bilateral between the two nations,” Trade 2012 and 2017, reaching $6.12bn, cemetery. partnership consisting of Mexico, days after North Korean leader meeting and delegation meeting.” Minister Paik Un-gyu said during based on Seoul’s official data. Erdogan is set to see more of Indonesia, South Korea, Turkey Kim Jong-Un took an He added: “It will be a his opening remarks; he also Earlier, the Turkish president paid Moon beyond Wednesday and Australia. US detainees in N Korea may have been relocated: Report Philippines boosts sea AFP said the two sides were close to been no confirmation of their them. We are negotiating now,” and Technology, founded by reaching a deal on their release. exact whereabouts. Trump said at a joint press con- evangelical Christians from deterrent SEOUL: Three Americans “They are staying in a hotel The release of the three men ference with Japanese Prime overseas, when they were REUTERS detained in North Korea may on the outskirts of Pyongyang,” was discussed when US Sec- Minister Shinzo Abe. detained last year on suspicion have been moved ahead of a said Choi Sung-ryong, a South retary of State Mike Pompeo Kim Dong-chul, a South of “hostile acts”. possible release to coincide with Korean activist with contacts in travelled to Pyongyang last Korea-born American pastor, CNN had said the prisoners’ MANILA: The Philippine has a summit between North Korean the North. The three detainees month, according to the Wall has been detained in the North release was also discussed at completed the purchase of its leader Kim Jong-Un and US are being kept separately, Choi Street Journal. since 2015 when he was arrested three-day talks in Stockholm first-ever ship-borne missile President Donald Trump, a said, but were “going on tours, Trump had also stressed that for spying. He was sentenced to between the North’s Foreign systems, boosting its maritime source said yesterday. receiving medical treatment and their return remained a priority 10 years’ hard labour in 2016. Minister Ri Yong Ho and Swedish deterrent as part of a military The United States has been eating good food”. Diplomatic and that his administration was Kim Hak-Song and Kim counterpart Margot Wallstrom modernisation programme, demanding the North free Kim sources in Pyongyang said there “fighting very diligently to get the Sang-Duk — or Tony Kim — in March. Sweden represents defence and navy officials Hak-Song, Kim Sang-Duk and were rumours that the three had three Americans back”. were both working at the Washington’s interests in the said yesterday. Kim Dong-Chul and reports have been relocated, but there had “We have been talking about Pyongyang University of Science North. The Israeli-made Spike ER missiles were fitted on locally manufactured gun- boats, known as multi- purpose attack craft, said Thailand court sentences 6 to Arsenio Andolong, defence ministry spokesman. It is death for southern bombings unclear when the short-range surface-to-surface, surface- AP of Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat to-air missile systems will have been plagued for over a become operational. THAILAND: A court in southern decade by Muslim insurgents A senior naval com- Thailand has sentenced six men seeking autonomy from pre- mander said the Philippines to death for several bombings dominantly Buddhist Thailand. would now be more of a force in 2016 that killed two people More than 6,500 people have in patrolling the South China and wounded more than 20, an been killed in the violence since Sea and its pirate-plagued army spokesman said 2004. southern waters. yesterday. It is unclear if the convicted “It will be a deterrent Col. Pramote Prom-in of the men will be put to death, since because, this time, we have a Internal Security Operations Thailand has apparently not credible armament that can Command said 10 defendants carried out a death sentence in strike a punch whether the had originally received death more than eight years. target is a small or large ship,” sentences on Monday from the However, just over a month said the commander, who Pattani Provincial Court. ago it saw another case in declined to be identified Because of their cooperation, which six men were sentenced because he is not authorised three had their sentences com- to death in one case in southern to speak to the media. muted to life imprisonment and Thailand for the massacre of The missiles have a Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak (centre) attends a campaign event, as reports came out yesterday another to 40 years in prison. eight members of one family, maximum range of eight km that authorities started investigating former Malaysian Prime Minister and candidate for opposition The prosecutors had including three children, over (5 miles). Alliance Of Hope, Mahathir Mohamad, under anti-fake news law, on Langkawi island, Malaysia. charged the defendants for five a land and loan dispute. The Philippines is paying bombings between June and Several defendants in the $11.6m in total for the system December 2016 in Pattani and case in Krabi province had and the missiles will be possession of pistols and bomb- pleaded guilty to some charges, installed on three boats from Mahathir under probe for ‘fake news’ making materials. Thailand’s which would normally result in its fleet of small, fast three southernmost provinces a reduction of their sentence. gunboats. REUTERS the pilot discovered some of police on social media, the damage to the aircraft just first person to be prosecuted KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian before take-off. under the new law. authorities are investigating The government ordered an Najib is expected to win the opposition leader Mahathir investigation, following which election despite public anger Thai tycoon denies poaching Mohamad under an anti-fake the Civil Aviation Authority said over rising costs and a financial REUTERS news law over claims that his the inquiry found no indication scandal at a state fund. protected wildlife without per- suspects are prohibited from plane was sabotaged in the run of sabotage. Its chairman had A survey by independent mission, illegal possession of leaving the country without the up to a general election next said it was wrong to make such pollster Merdeka Center pre- BANGKOK: The president of protected wildlife carcasses, court’s permission. week, police said yesterday. “wild and false” claims for dicted that Mahathir’s oppo- Italian-Thai Development Pcl, concealing wildlife carcasses, The case has generated a lot Malaysia is in the middle of political gain. sition bloc is likely to win the Thailand’s largest construction collecting wildlife items from a of attention in Thailand and has intense campaigning for an Kuala Lumpur police chief popular vote, but Najib is company, pleaded not guilty national park without per- been the subject of dark comedy election that pits Prime Minister Mazlan Lazim said yesterday expected to retain power yesterday to trespassing in a mission, colluding to hunt jokes and public demonstrations Najib Razak against 92-year- that officers were investigating through a parliamentary wildlife sanctuary and poaching, wildlife without permission and in Bangkok with demonstrators old former premier Mahathir. Mahathir after receiving a majority. a lawyer said. carrying firearms without demanding justice. Najib’s government passed complaint. Under Malaysia’s first-past- Premchai Karnasuta and permits. Premchai has rarely com- a law in April that criminalises “We have opened an the-post system, the party that three company employees were Premchai and the three mented on the case except to say “fake news”, making it one of inquiry based on a police report gets the most seats in par- arrested in February for employees could face jail and that he is innocent. the first countries to do so. made against Mahathir,” liament wins even if it does not allegedly poaching protected hefty fines if found guilty. Critics say Thailand’s Critics have said the law is Mazlan said. win the popular vote. animals in the Thungyai Prosecutor Somjet Amnuay- judicial system often favours the aimed at curbing dissent and A spokesman for Mahathir Critics say the odds have Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary in sawad said that Premchai rich and famous and that those free speech ahead of Malaysia’s did not immediately respond been stacked in the govern- the western province of reported to a court in Kan- who are well connected often May 9 election. to request for comment. ment’s favour because of ger- Kanchanaburi. chanaburi. “Premchai has get away with crimes. Underage Mahathir, the opposition’s Under the anti-fake news rymandering through electoral Several carcasses of pro- denied all the charges,” Somjet driver Orachorn Thephasadin prime ministerial candidate, law, offenders could be fined boundary changes made by the tected animals including a black said, adding that the court has na Ayudhya was given a sus- said last week that he suspected up to 500,000 ringgit Election Commission in March. Indochinese leopard were found scheduled May 21 for both sides pended two-year prison sen- sabotage of a private plane that ($127,000) and face a maximum The Election Commission and near their jungle campsite, to review the list of witnesses. tence in 2012 for causing the was to fly him from Kuala of six years in jail. Just this the government have said the national park rangers had said. The court has increased bail deaths of nine people when the Lumpur to Langkawi, where he week, a Danish citizen was con- move was free from political Prosecutors charged for Premchai to 400,000 baht car she was driving collided with was to file his candidacy, after victed for inaccurate criticism interference. Premchai in April with hunting ($12,610). He and the three other a passenger van. 16 EUROPE THURSDAY 3 MAY 2018 UK launches review into migrant scandal REUTERS a new Home Secretary this “This review will seek to removals and deportations”. powers that we’re talking about, week to try to draw a line under draw out how members of the The scandal has weighed on is trying to avoid accounta- LONDON: Britain’s the scandal that has threatened Windrush generation came to May, and the main opposition bility,” a Labour spokesman Newly-appointed Home government launched a review her authority as she negotiates be entangled in measures Labour Party has pressed for a said. yesterday into the treatment of Brexit. designed for illegal immigrants, full inquiry, calling on the gov- “The suspicion must be that Secretary Sajid Javid some Caribbean migrants who Sajid Javid, the son of why that was not spotted ernment to release documents, this is part of a continuing pledged that his new were invited to Britain after immigrants from Pakistan, sooner and whether the right emails and texts from 2010, cover-up to avoid the Prime department would learn World War II but have been left pledged that his new corrective measures are now when she herself was Home Minister’s own role in what took without documents and denied department would learn the in place,” Javid told Secretary. place being exposed.” the lessons of what basic rights. lessons of what happened to parliament. “It appears that the Prime May’s team pushed back, happened to the so-called Prime Minister Theresa the so-called “Windrush gen- He said he would keep par- Minister, by asking the new saying Javid’s review was the “Windrush generation” May, a former interior minister eration” from the review, liament informed monthly on Home Secretary to conduct an “appropriate way forward”, from the review. who once led efforts to tackle which would be concluded the review’s progress and the inquiry separately, without any allowing the government to illegal immigration, appointed before the summer. “latest position on detentions, of the clear processes and move quickly. 109 arrested over Paris May Day violence AP violence on masked attackers wounded or dead. That’s the from a libertarian group called danger,” he said. PARIS: At least 109 people were the Black Blocs that numbered Though several people were in custody in Paris yesterday around 1,200 people in total and injured — including a police suspected of offenses including were on the margins of the service worker — and even hos- carrying prohibited weapons 20,000-strong protest. pitalised, Collomb said, he was and firing projectiles after May The television images have pleased “no one was seriously Day protests against reforms by shocked the country and turned injured.” French President Emmanuel criticism toward the Paris French authorities could not Macron turned violent, French authorities, whom some accuse confirm a report by Iranian state authorities said. of being slow to react to quell television IRIB that one of its cam- Interior Minister Gerard the tensions. eramen suffered a head injury. Collomb visited the site of Tues- Collomb defended his Paris Police Prefect Michel day’s heated demonstrations in police, saying that the masked Delpuech said “the desire of the the city’s Left Bank less than 24 individuals’ infiltration among radical activists was to spiral the hours after six cars were burned, normal protesters meant that day out of control.” a McDonald’s restaurant was the ability of the authorities to Opposition figures seized smashed up and automobile stop the violence without threat- upon the absence of Macron, shops were vandalised. ening the safety of the public who was on a visit to Australia, “We’re searching for the was hampered. to paint an image of disorder in ringleaders,” Collomb said, “We couldn’t intervene a country without a leader amid adding that such acts “will not while there were people in front criticism that police did not act go unpunished.” of the Black Bloc activists, to quickly enough to cope with the Martin Oates, Senior Carriage Restorer, polishes the Ascot Landau, which will be used in the case of Authorities blamed the avoid having people ending up violence. dry weather at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, at the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace, London, yesterday. Harry and Markle pick wedding carriage Lawyer seeks fixed sentence Slovakia urged to

AFP solve journalist to express their gratitude for race. for Stockholm attack suspect everyone who has gathered Two featured in the year AP murder case LONDON: Britain’s Prince together in Windsor to enjoy the 2011 wedding procession of Last week, the prosecution AP Harry and Meghan Markle will atmosphere of this special day,” Prince William and Catherine called Akilov a “security risk to ride in an open-top horse- the statement said. Middleton, also carrying best COPENHAGEN: The defence society” and demanded a life drawn carriage through the The carriage will be drawn man Prince Harry, the maid of lawyer for an Uzbek man, who sentence. BERLIN: German Chancellor streets of Windsor after their by four Windsor Grey horses -- honour, bridesmaids and has confessed to ramming a Yesterday is the trial’s last Angela Merkel urged Slovakia wedding later this month, Milford Haven, Storm, Plymouth pageboys from Westminster stolen truck into a crowd in day. The Stockholm District yesterday to solve the slayings Kensington Palace announced and Tyrone — and accompanied Abbey to Buckingham Palace. Stockholm last year, killing five Court said the verdict will be of an investigative journalist yesterday. by a travelling escort of the About 600 guests have been people and injuring 14 others, announced June 7. and his fiancee that triggered The pair have chosen the Household Cavalry Mounted invited to watch 33-year-old says his client should get a Akilov, 40, has said he a political crisis in the Ascot Landau carriage for their Regiment as it departs St Harry and Markle, who is 36, tie time-limited sentence. wanted to punish Sweden for country. procession through the town on George’s Chapel before touring the knot at St George’s Chapel Johan Eriksson, repre- joining a coalition against the Merkel made the com- May 19, their official London a circuit of the town. in Windsor. senting Rakmat Akilov, said IS militant group. ments alongside new Slovak residence said in a statement. The carriage is one of five About 2,600 neighbours, yesterday that his client was The suspect is charged with Prime Minister Peter Pel- “Prince Harry and Ms Ascot Landaus in the palace col- staff and specially selected cooperative throughout the terror-related murder and legrini, who was on his first Markle are very much looking lection, which are used by members of the public will get investigation. He did not say attempted murder for the official trip to Berlin. Merkel forward to this short journey Queen Elizabeth II for her pro- to greet the couple outside the how much time Akilov should attack with a stolen truck on said she “made clear that we which they hope will allow them cession at the Royal Ascot horse chapel. get. April 7, 2017. want and expect, but I think Slovakia is doing ... everything to be done to investigate” the killings. Journalist Jan Kuciak, UK admits cancer screening who was investigating pos- sible widespread government failure for 450,000 women corruption, and Martina Kus- nirova were shot dead Feb. 21. AP Health Minister The slayings led to the Jeremy Hunt said the resignation of Interior Min- LONDON: Britain’s health mistake appeared ister Robert Kalinak, who was minister apologised yesterday for to be the result of a linked to corruption scandals. what he called a “serious failure” that resulted in hundreds of “computer algorithm thousands of women in England failure” dating back Italian leader not being invited to a screening to 2009. test for breast cancer. rules out early Jeremy Hunt said in Par- liament that the mistake Breast cancer screening is elections appeared to be the result of a offered to all women aged 50 REUTERS “computer algorithm failure” to 70 in England every three dating back to 2009. years; they are sent invitation “The fact is that for many letters to make an appointment ROME: Italian President years, oversight of our for the test. Sergio Mattarella has ruled screening programme has not “Tragically, there are likely out the possibility of early been good enough,” Hunt said. to be some people in this group elections in June, preferring He said about 450,000 who would have been alive instead to have a new Denmark’s Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen (right) during a news conference, in front of women aged between 68 and today if the failure had not hap- government in place to pass Amalienborg Castle, in Copenhagen, yesterday. 71 weren’t given a chance to pened,” Hunt said. the 2019 budget, a presi- have a mammogram. Of those He noted that all general dential palace source said. women, Hunt said experts esti- practitioners would be briefed On Monday, the leader of mated up to 270 might have on how they should respond Denmark’s Premier reshuffles Cabinet the anti-establishment 5-Star died prematurely. and said that any women who Movement called for fresh REUTERS “Many families will be missed their mammogram will of “Shark Tank” in which con- Esben Lunde Larsen also elections next month, saying deeply disturbed by these rev- be contacted by the end of May. testants pitch business ideas. announced his resignation on efforts to form a coalition elations,” he acknowledged, “It’s very concerning to COPENHAGEN: Denmark’s His Liberal Party, which Tuesday without giving a reason. government after the March adding that the glitch meant learn that so many women have prime minister reshuffled his holds just 34 of 179 seats in par- Jakob Ellemann-Jensen was inconclusive vote had failed. some breast cancers were only not received an invitation to cabinet yesterday, including liament, has headed a three- appointed minister of envi- Italian politics have been diagnosed at a later stage, when screening over a prolonged bringing in a reality television party government with the Con- ronment and food, while Eva in limbo since an inconclusive the disease might have been period of time,” said Emma star, after two ministers from his servatives and the Liberal Kjer Hansen was appointed min- vote on March 4. So far, four harder to treat. The risk of breast Greenwood, Cancer Research party announced they would Alliance since late 2016. The ister for fisheries, gender equality rounds of consultations, two cancer increases with age. UK’s director of policy and step down. next election is due no later than and Nordic cooperation. by the president and two by Hunt apologised “whole- public affairs, in a statement. In a surprise move, Lars June 2019. Rasmussen became prime parliamentary leaders, have heartedly and unreservedly” for Greenwood said that many Lokke Rasmussen said the new The reshuffle came after minister for the second time in failed to gather consensus for the suffering caused and breast cancers are still found by minister for education and minister for education and 2015 despite seeing his Liberal a new government. promised there would be an women themselves, and rec- science would be Tommy science Soren Pind stepped Party end up as only the third The budget must be pre- independent review of the ommended that women con- Ahlers, an entrepreneur with down, saying he lacked moti- biggest party in an election that sented to parliament in national breast screening cerned about missing their test little political experience but vation after many years in pol- year, behind the Social Demo- October and passed by the programme. should contact their doctors. known from the Danish version itics. Environment minister crats and DF. end of the year. THURSDAY 3 MAY 2018 EUROPE 17 Germany to resolve warplane issue soon

REUTERS maker Airbus and Italy’s Leonardo. BERLIN: Germany said yes- More than 500 of the jets terday it hoped to resolve the have been delivered to restricted supply of certain com- Germany, Britain, Italy, Spain, ponents for its fleet of 129 Austria and Saudi Arabia. Eurofighter jets in coming Sources familiar with the weeks, and the issue should not issue denied a report by Spiegel derail its plans to resume air Online that only 10 German policing in the Baltic region from Eurofighter jets were ready for September. use as a result of the issue, Defence Ministry noting that at least 14 jets were spokesman Colonel Holger in use around the world at the Consuelo Ordonez (third right), sister of Spanish Popular Party (PP) Councilor Gregorio Ordonez Neumann (pictured) told moment. killed by ETA; Maite Pagazaurtundua (third left), sister of assassinated Joseba Pagazaurtundua, and reporters the German air force Airbus said the restricted was able to meet its military supply of the components was South East Fermanagh Foundation (SEFF) Director Kenny Donaldson (left), holding placards during requirements despite the issue “being urgently addressed by the a press conference by the Association of the Victims of Terrorism of Basque Country (Covite) in the with components needed for the Eurofighter industrial com- Spanish Basque city of San Sebastian, yesterday. warplane’s self-protection munity” and it would work system. Defence Ministry closely with the German air The component issue, first spokesman Colonel force to minimise the impact of Basque separatist group disbanded reported by Spiegel Online on the situation. Holger Neumann AFP Tuesday, centres on a so-called told reporters the It said it had provided the A Basque regional gov- separatist group, blamed for “grease nipple” that is part of the German Air Force with “a ernment representative told AFP more than 800 deaths. system that cools the wingtip German air force package of best practices, MADRID: Basque separatist that following the letter, ETA ETA waged a nearly four- pods that house elements of the was able to meet its training and workarounds to group ETA announced it was was expected make a further decade campaign of bombings self-protection system, which military requirements mitigate the shortage of com- fully disbanding, the final step direct declaration of its dis- and shootings for an inde- was designed by BAE Systems. despite the issue with ponents and has put in place to the definitive end of its deadly bandment on Thursday, pendent Basque state in Supplies of the component measures to increase the output decades-long independence probably in a video. northern Spain and southern have been restricted while the components needed of repairs to the existing campaign, in a letter published The letter was sent to France. primary supplier is recertified for the warplane’s inventory.” yesterday by a Spanish news figures such as former UN sec- It is classed as a terrorist after a change in its self-protection Sources familiar with the site. retary general Kofi Annan to organisation by the European ownership. issue said the German gov- “ETA has decided to declare reassure them that ETA was firm Union as well as the Spanish and “We hope to get this system. ernment was notified about the its historical cycle and functions in its decision to disband, the French governments. problem under control in issue at the end of March, and terminated, putting an end to its representative said. On April 20, it asked for- several weeks or months,” could exacerbate existing faulted BAE for failing to provide journey,” the group said in a ETA cautioned in its letter giveness from its victims for the Neumann told a regular German problems with the readiness of further advance notice of the letter published by Spanish that its own dissolution did not first time for the “pain” caused government news conference. the Eurofighter warplanes, but issue, which would have online newspaper El Diario. end the deeper “conflict” by its decades-long campaign He declined to give any declined to give any details. allowed preemptive orders of “ETA has completely dis- between the Basque Territories of violence. details about how many of Ger- It was not immediately clear needed parts. solved all of its structures and and the Spanish and French Victims’ campaigners com- many’s Eurofighters were if the issue also affected the five A spokeswoman for BAE declared an end to its political states. plained that the call for for- affected by the spare parts other countries that have said the company was sup- initiative.” But its move marks what is giveness did not extend to those logjam. received Eurofighter jets under porting the Airbus-led efforts to The letter was dated April 16 expected to be the last of several the group considered legitimate The ministry acknowledged a joint project of Britain’s BAE address the issue as part of the and addressed to various groups key steps towards the formal targets, such as police officers that the component supply issue Systems, European airplane Eurofighter consortium. involved in recent peace efforts. break-up of the once-armed and politicians.

Toll from storm Romanian President in Swiss Alps rises to 7: Police rejects judicial reforms AP AFP — dominated by the ruling Social Democrats (PSD) — BERLIN: Swiss authorities BUCHAREST: Romania’s would “weaken the status of said a seventh person has centre-right President Klaus prosecutors”, “risk obstructing died after getting trapped in Iohannis (pictured) refused justice” and put in place struc- the Alps overnight by an yesterday to approve in its tures “liable to intimidate mag- unexpected snowstorm. current form a package of istrates”, Iohannis said. Swiss police said yes- judicial reforms proposed by He also pointed to the terday that a 42-year-old the government which Brussels “serious worries expressed by Italian died in a hospital, but said threatens the judiciary’s our international partners,” provided no further independence. alluding to criticism of the information. Iohannis said he would package by the European A total of 14 hikers from send the proposals to the Con- Commission. two groups were in the Pigne stitutional Court and would He urged judges on the d’Arolla region of Swit- seek the Constitutional zerland, about 10km west of opinion of Court to “take the famed Matterhorn, when European their time and the bad weather hit on experts on the work with” Sunday. reform European Armenian opposition supporters light a flare as they block a road, in Yerevan, Armenia, yesterday. They spent the night out package, which experts and did in freezing temperatures with was adopted by not rule out no shelter before authorities Political row: Protests shut down Armenia the left-wing asking the court mounted a rescue operation government in to consider the AFP Monday involving seven The Moscow-allied nation under discussion, under each December. laws again if he helicopters. was plunged into its most scenario the people will win,” “These laws wasn’t con- Five other hikers have YEREVAN: Tens of thousands serious political crisis in years said Pashinyan. do not conform vinced by their died in the hospital while of Armenians converged on the last month when mass demon- Suburban train services to the national reasoning. being treated for capital yesterday, blocking key strations led by Pashinyan were disrupted and the road consitutional The Council hypothermia. transport links and government forced the resignation of linking Yerevan with its airport framework nor of Europe’s anti- Police spokesman said a buildings, as popular anger longtime leader Serzh Sarksyan. was blocked, forcing travellers to the relevant corruption body 52-year-old Bulgarian exploded over the ruling party’s Crowds of protesters across to drag their luggage on foot. European standards,” he said. Greco also expressed concern woman died in a hospital yes- rejection of opposition leader the city yesterday waved The central bank warned “This is why I’ve decided to the reforms could have a “neg- terday and two Italian Nikol Pashinyan’s bid to become national flags, blew vuvuzelas Armenians against a run on send them to the Constitutional ative impact on efforts to fight couples — in their mid-40s prime minister. and shouted “Free, independent banks, saying it was capable of Court and to refer the matter to corruption” in one of the EU’s and mid-50s — also died from In an unprecedented show Armenia!”, turning a new day of ensuring the “stability of the the Venice Commission,” he most graft-prone countries. hypothermia. of defiance, protesters including rallies into a street carnival. country’s financial system.” added, referring to an advisory Iohannis said that the PSD A guide fell to his death elderly people, pupils and even Leading supporters on a Protesters said they would body of the Council of Europe government had “launched an before the rescue. Several housewives paralysed Yerevan, march, Pashinyan pledged to persist for as long as it takes to made up of independent assault against the justice more people from the with streets closed to traffic, and ramp up pressure on the oust the ruling elites from power experts. system” by trying to weaken stranded groups remain the subway and numerous authorities. to rid the country of poverty and The three bills passed in anti-corruption legislation after hospitalised. stores shut. “Various scenarios are corruption. December by parliament winning office in late 2016. Hungary refuses to sign Euro-African declaration on migration AFP as “a phenomenon that is nec- him clash with Brussels and draw of migrants in vulnerable situa- on migration and development each other more than ever.” essarily only good and criticism from rights groups. tions” as well as efforts to tackle in Moroccan city of Marrakesh. But Hungary’s foreign min- MARRAKESH: Hungary favourable and which obviously A Council of Europe report racism and discrimination. European Union migration ister said the focus should be “on yesterday refused to sign a decla- contributes to the global last week criticised the country It also covered illegal immi- commissioner Dimitri how to stop illegal migration and ration recognising the advan- development”. for failing to do enough to gration and ways to help Avramopoulos praised the Euro- not how to encourage it”. tages of migration, despite its “We think this is a unbal- identify potential victims of migrants return home, key African declaration. “We should not and must not adoption by more than 50 anced approach and we disagree human trafficking in its “transit talking points for European “Committed to strengthen deny that migration has very European and African countries with it,” he said. zones” for migrants and asylum nations which have seen an our cooperation to address root serious security aspects, it is at a Morocco conference. Hungary’s Prime Minister seekers. influx of migrants in recent years. causes, reduce irregular unacceptable that such an aspect Hungarian Foreign Minister Viktor Orban was re-elected last The Morocco declaration It was signed by represent- migration and enhance pro- is totally left out from an inter- Peter Szijarto slammed the dec- month on a hardline anti-immi- called for an “approach based on atives from 27 European and 28 tection and legal channels.” national document,” Szijarto laration for portraying migration gration platform which has seen human rights” and the “protection African countries at a conference “Europe and Africa need said. 18 AMERICAS THURSDAY 3 MAY 2018 Mueller considered subpoena for Trump AP conversations with Mueller’s team about the topics prose- WASHINGTON: The special cutors wanted to cover in a counsel leading the Russia Trump lashed potential sit down with Trump. investigation raised the prospect The questions reflected what in March of issuing a grand jury out against the the defense lawyers anticipated subpoena for President Donald investigation Trump would be asked, rather Trump, his former attorney said, yesterday, saying on than verbatim queries that confirming that investigators Mueller’s team provided, the have floated the extraordinary Twitter: “There was person said. idea of forcing a sitting president no Collusion (it is a The Washington Post first to testify under oath. Hoax) and there is no reported that Mueller’s team Attorney John Dowd said Obstruction of Justice raised the possibility of a sub- that special counsel Robert poena for Trump. The New York Mueller’s team broached the (that is a setup & Times first published the list of subject during a meeting with trap).” questions. Trump’s legal team while they According to the list, the US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo (second left), his wife Susan, President Donald Trump (second were negotiating the terms of a more than a month after he questions range from Trump’s right) and Vice-President Mike Pence during Pompeo’s swearing-in ceremony, at the Department possible interview with the resigned from the legal team, motivations for firing FBI president. and they provide a new window Director James Comey a year of State, in Washington, DC, yesterday. It was not immediately clear into the nature of the Trump ago to contacts Trump’s cam- in what context the possibility lawyers’ interactions with the paign had with Russians. of a subpoena was raised or how special counsel, whom the pres- Although Mueller’s team has Pompeo sworn in as US Secretary of State serious Mueller’s prosecutors ident has increasingly tried to indicated to Trump’s lawyers ANATOLIA were about the move. Mueller undermine through public that he’s not considered a target, former Secretary of State Rex make the decision. is probing not only Russian attacks. investigators remain interested Tillerson who was abruptly fired Pompeo will have to tackle election interference and pos- On Tuesday, Trump said it in whether the president’s WASHINGTON: US President by Trump via Twitter. the challenges with a diplomatic sible coordination with Trump was “disgraceful” that a list of actions constitute obstruction Donald Trump made his first Trump hailed his new top corps whose senior ranks have associates but possible proposed questions drafted in of justice and want to interview visit to the State Department diplomat, telling Pompeo: “I been gutted by resignations, obstruction of justice by Trump. response to Mueller’s negotia- him about several episodes in yesterday to swear in Mike have no doubt that you will retirements and firings. Trump lashed out against tions with the legal team was office. Pompeo as America’s chief make America proud as our Despite its reduced man- the investigation yesterday, “leaked” to the news media. They have not yet made a diplomat. nation’s chief diplomat.” power, Pompeo was quick to saying on Twitter: “There was The about four dozen ques- decision about an interview. The ceremonial swearing in Addressing his new cite the diplomatic challenges no Collusion (it is a Hoax) and tions were compiled by Trump’s In his tweet, Trump said comes just under a week after employees, Pompeo said he ahead, making note particularly there is no Obstruction of Justice lawyers during negotiations there were “no questions on Pompeo won Senate approval wants “the State Department to of US-led efforts to denuclearise (that is a setup & trap).” with Mueller’s investigators Collusion” and, as he as many to assume the post following a get its swagger back” as it faces the Korean Peninsula. Even if Mueller’s team earlier this year over the times before, called Mueller’s contentious confirmation a host of major foreign policy “Right now we have an decided to subpoena Trump as prospect of a presidential investigation a “Russian witch process. issues, including an approaching unprecedented opportunity to part of the investigation, he interview. hunt.” He was officially sworn in historic meeting between Trump change the course of history on could still fight it in court or A person familiar with the He said collusion with the hours later before departing and North Korean leader Kim the Korean Peninsula,” he said. refuse to answer questions by matter, who insisted on ano- Russians “never existed.” Washington for a meeting of Jong-un, and Trump’s decision “I underscore the word ‘oppor- invoking his Fifth Amendment nymity to discuss ongoing nego- In a second tweet, Trump Nato foreign ministers in on whether he will keep the US tunity’. We are in the beginning protection from tiations, said that the president’s said: “It would seem very hard Brussels. a party to the nuclear deal world stages of the work and the self-incrimination. lawyers extrapolated the list of to obstruct justice for a crime Pompeo, who previously led powers signed with Iran. Trump outcome is certainly yet Dowd’s comments come expected questions based off that never happened.” the CIA, is taking the reigns from has set a deadline of May 12 to unknown.”

Men arrested at White House lawyer in Starbucks reach settlements with Russian probe replaced BLOOMBERG Philadelphia “This is a normal change,” former New York Mayor Rudy WASHIGTON: Ty Cobb, the Giuliani, a new member of AFP White House lawyer handling Trump’s evolving legal team, the investigation into possible said Wednesday in an NEW YORK: Two black men collusion between Donald interview. “Emmet Flood is arrested in Starbucks have Trump’s campaign and Russia, coming in to replace Ty,” who reached settlements with the is being replaced by Emmet he said has “done a great job.” US coffee chain and the city Flood, a veteran attorney who While Flood’s views on of Philadelphia, which will represented former President how to handle the Russia probe endow a $200,000 fund to Bill Clinton during his aren’t clear, he does bring vast help young entrepreneurs, impeachment hearing. experience with an emphasis officials said yesterday. With Cobb’s departure, the on asserting a president’s con- Rashon Nelson and White House loses a strong voice stitutional prerogatives. That Donte Robinson were in favour of the president sitting could come into play as Trump’s arrested in Philadelphia on for an interview with Special legal team continues to nego- April 12, sparking interna- Counsel Robert Mueller in his tiate a possible interview of the tional outrage. investigation into Russian president by Mueller, whose The mayor’s office said election meddling. Cobb will team has said it could resort to Nelson and Robinson had retire at the end of May, the a subpoena for Trump to appear Smoke rises from an airplane crash near Savannah Airport, Georgia, in the US, yesterday. agreed not to sue the city, in White House said in a statement. before a grand jury. exchange for $1 each and the city’s agreement to grant $200,000 to a pilot pro- Five dead as military plane crashes in Georgia gramme for public high AP school students who want to spokesman for the Georgia Air He said initial information become entrepreneurs. National Guard’s 165th Air Wing, indicated there were five to nine “I am pleased to have SAVANNAH: An Air National said the crash killed at least five people aboard the plane, which resolved the potential claims Guard C-130 cargo plane on a people, adding that he couldn’t was heading to Arizona. against the city in this pro- training mission crashed say how many people in total “It’s a sad day for the ductive manner,” said Phila- yesterday along a road near a were on the plane when it National Guard, and our thoughts delphia Mayor Jim Kenney Georgia airport, killing at least crashed around 11:30am. and prayers are with the families yesterday. five National Guard members The Air Force said the plane of everyone involved and eve- “I look forward to seeing from Puerto Rico, authorities belonged to the 156th Air Wing ryone with the National Guard the fruits of this effort in the said. out of Puerto Rico, and Puerto as we work through this.” coming months and years,” Black smoke rose into the Rico National Guard Spokesman A photo tweeted by the Policemen trying to detain a demonstrator during a protest against he added. sky from a section of the plane Maj Paul Dahlen said that all Savannah Professional Fire- Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, in Tegucigalpa,. Starbucks also reached that appeared to have crashed those aboard were Puerto fighters Association shows the agreement with Robinson and into a median on the road. Fire- Ricans who had recently left the tail end of a plane and a field of Nelson this week, it fighters later put out the blaze. US territory for a mission on the flames and black smoke as an Post-election chaos: Anti-govt announced yesterday. Capt Jeff Bezore, a US mainland. ambulance stood nearby. marches in Honduras turn violent

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US returns smuggled ancient artifacts to Iraq TEGUCIGALPA : Labor Day marches in Honduras turned violent on Tuesday to break up rock-hurling protesters venting their anger at REUTERS Washington residence, with surrender the antiquities it antiquities or learns where they what many decry as a fraudulent presidential election late last year. some of the artifacts laid out on received and pay $3m to settle are, it must notify the federal Heated protests played out across at least three Honduran WASHINGTON: About 3,800 a table. civil proceedings brought by the government, according to court cities, including the capital, where one police officer was injured artifacts, including Sumerian “We will continue to work US Justice Department. documents. in the confrontation, according to Security Ministry spokesman cuneiform tablets dating to 2100 together to prevent the looting Shipping labels on the Hobby Lobby’s president, Jair Meza. BC, that were illegally smuggled of antiquities and ensure that packages the artifacts arrived in Steve Green, is the founder of the Honduras, a poor, violent country that has long sent vulnerable to retailer Hobby Lobby Stores those who would attempt to described them as “tile samples,” Museum of the Bible, which migrants north to the US, has been embroiled in a political crisis Inc were returned to Iraqi offi- profit from this crime are held federal prosecutors said. opened in Washington in 2016. since the November 26 election, which the opposition says was cials in Washington yesterday. accountable,” said ICE Acting The company had purchased Privately held Hobby Lobby stolen by center-right President Juan Orlando Hernandez. US Immigration and Custom Director Thomas Homan. more than 5,500 artifacts, has said the seized artifacts were Along the US-Mexico border, some 140 Central American Enforcement officials signed Hobby Lobby, the Oklahoma according to court documents. not intended for the museum. It migrants, including many Hondurans, waited anxiously on the over the artifacts to Iraqi Ambas- City-based arts-and-crafts It agreed that if it receives has not said what it planned to Mexican side following a second night in a makeshift camp, deter- sador Fareed Yasseen at his retailer, agreed in July to any of the remaining do with them. mined to remain until their asylum requests are processed. THURSDAY 3 MAY 2018 HOME 19 20 MORNING BREAK THURSDAY 3 MAY 2018

PRAYER TIMINGS FAJR 03. 35 AM Unique Qatari jewel spreads human message in NY SHOROOK 04. 57 AM THE PENINSULA Nada Al Sulaiti is a ZUHR 11. 31 AM MAGHRIB 06. 07 PM Qatari designer who ASR 02. 59 PM ISHA 07. 37 PM DOHA: Qatari jewellery established Hairaat designer Nada Al Sulaiti in 2011 to bring a (pictured) , Founder of Hairaat WEATHER TODAY Jewellery, revealed the special new concept for piece ‘Together for 10 Million’ creative luxury in specifically designed for the the jewellery world. recent celebrations of Education Above All (EAA) Hairaat’s pieces Foundation in New York radiate Qatar’s rich marking the reaching out to culture to the world 10 million out-of-school through jewels children. following hours of meetings, The jewellery is a round consultations and redesigns, blending it with brooch set in gold with a to finally present this one-of- international appeal centre stone of specially a-kind piece in its current to create unique clear rock crystal specially charm. pieces. cut for this piece, with 4.97 Nada Al Sulaiti, said: carat round brilliant diamond “Hairaat is extremely proud and 3.82 carat of Alex-andrite. to be a part of this event, and It is designed as a circular present one-of-a-kind jew- grateful to EAA for giving me brooch that can be worn in ellery that is designed espe- this opportunity to present this four different ways. cially for EAA celebration of jewellery that reflects the core The jewellery embodies supporting 10 million vul- values of EAA of supporting the values and mission of EAA nerable children around the education and reaching out to in embracing vulnerable globe. We are here to support all vulnerable children,” she children and providing them this noble cause and our coun- continued. with protection and support try’s effort to deliver this The jewellery was pre- for better future. The jewellery human message to the world. sented during the celebration The jewellery designed by Qatari designer, Nada Al Sulaiti, captured the minds and hearts This reiterates the role of art of EAA reaching out to 10 o o ‘Together for 10 Million’, on display in New York. 27 C 37 C of the audience who praised in supporting social causes, million children and providing the designer and appreciated and reflects our commitments them with quality education Minimum Maximum the hard work of Hairaat in as Qataris in supporting our through 65 projects in 50 Qatari designer who estab- radiate Qatar’s rich culture to Relatively hot daytime with scattered presenting a special piece that leadership’s vision.” countries. In partnership with lished Hairaat in 2011 to bring the world through jewels clouds and a chance of scattered rain delivers noble messages. “We would like to thank Unicef, the event took place a new concept for creative blending it with International maybe thundery at places by morning The final design of the H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser on April 17 at New York Public luxury in the jewellery appeal to create unique with blowing dust at times. jewellery was created for her wise vision, and are Library. Nada Al Sulaiti is a world. Hairaat’s pieces pieces. HIGH TIDE 06:00 – 19:30 LOW TIDE 01:15 – 12:15 Courtesy: Qatar Meteorology Department Expo on Arab horses’ transformation THE PENINSULA artists, so I feel lucky to be the only Arab artist in this exhibition, which I consider DOHA: In the presence of a large audience of artists to be a cultural and national duty above and media representatives, Dr. Khaled bin Ibrahim all”. Al Sulaiti, General Manager of Katara, opened on On the sidelines of this exhibition at Tuesday the ‘Arabian Horse Through the Masters’ Eyes’ Katara Building 19, which will continue exhibition at Building 19. until May 27, the audience will have the The exhibition features more than 60 canvases opportunity to attend a series of lectures from the collection of Sheikh Saud bin Abdul Aziz Al by Iraqi artist Imad Al Tai, British artist Thani, which were painted by seven international Peter Upton and the Argentine artist Robin artists: Peter Upton, Mary Haggard, Emad Al Taei, Gil Bastico during three days, from Vanston, Robin Bastico, Deborah Rush and Elias Wednesday to Friday, 5pm to 6pm. They Faizulin. will discuss various topics related to the Sheikh Saud bin Abdul Aziz Al Thani expressed interest of artists in drawing Arabian Officials take a look on the displays at ‘Arabian Horse Through his desire to share with visitors his international horses and their cultural and artistic the Masters’ Eyes’ exhibition at Katara Building 19. paintings collection accomplished by the most famous symbols. artists from different nationalities. He began to collect these artworks since 2007, to express his passion of horse breeding and everything related to it. Iraqi artist Imad Al Tai participates with four of his paintings. This exhibition documents the important stage of the history of Arabian horses, which has known a series of transfers, as many evolved from the horses of vehicles to the horses of wars to the beauty com- petitions, it was very necessary to document these transformations artistically and historically. “It is interesting to note that those who documented these transformations were mostly western and not Arab

Early bird had teeth: Study

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PARIS: A gull lookalike with teeth: scien- tists refined their description yesterday of a fascinating fowl at the evolutionary junction between dinosaur and modern bird — with skull features of both. An archaeologist at work at the site of an archaeological Newly-discovered fossils show the dig at Kalinga in the Philippines. extinct Icthyornis dispar, or “fish bird”, had a mouth filled with sharp, curved teeth like those of a dinosaur, a team wrote in Clues found on human life in the scientific journal Nature. But the tip had been transformed into Philippines 0.7m years ago a sharp, toothless, “pincer-like” instrument AFP — the original bird beak. This was likely used for preening and handling objects after reptile arms turned into wings. PARIS: Were the early humans roaming east Asia more “Holding and perforation of prey than half-a-million years ago clever enough to build probably fell to the sizeable, reptilian tooth sea-faring watercraft and curious enough to cross a row retained,” in this dino-bird, the vast expanse of open sea? This and other questions researchers added. Palaeontologists say arise from the discovery in the Philippines of a the first birds evolved from small, butchered rhinoceros skeleton and the stone tools feathered dinosaurs possibly more than probably used to carve away its meat, researchers 100 million years ago. said yesterday. The fish bird, thought to have been a The find pushes back the arrival of the first homo surface-skimming or shallow-plunging species on the island chain ten-fold to 700,000 years feeder, had a larger-than-lizard brain ago, they reported in the journal Nature. similar to that of today’s birds, said the “We had the extraordinary luck to find a nearly researchers. But some skull parts remained complete, disarticulated rhinoceros,” said Thomas dinosaurian. Ingicco, a palaeoanthropologist at France’s National The newly-modelled skull, recon- Museum of Natural History and lead author of the structed from the fossil remains of several study. Analysis of the bones from the extinct species fish birds, lifted the veil on “what the bird — Rhinoceros philippinensis — left no doubt “that it beak looked like as it first appeared in showed ridges left by tools,” he said. Some of the cut nature,” said study co-author Bhart-Anjan marks were made while removing flesh, while others Bhullar, a Yale University came from specialised tools designed to remove nour- palaeontologist. ishing — and no doubt delicious — marrow.