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The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Amir receives QND greetings Hamad al Thani on Monday received a written message from Tunisia Presi- QNA national occasion and wish- dent Beji Kayed Sibsi, inviting the Amir DOHA ing Your Highness the best to attend the 30th ordinary session of of health and happiness and the Arab Summit to be held in Tunisia THE Amir HH Sheikh more progress and welfare in March 2019. The message was Tamim bin Hamad al Thani to our beloved country.” delivered by Tunisian Defence Minister has received cables of con- The Amir has sent a re- Abdelkareem Zubaidi when the Amir gratulations on the occa- ply cable of thanks to the met him at the Amiri Diwan office on sion of Qatar National Day Shura Council Speaker in Monday. At the outset of the meeting, from leaders and presidents which HH the Amir ex- the Tunisian Defence Minister con- of sisterly and friendly changed good felicitations veyed the greetings of the President countries. with the Shura Speaker and of Tunisia and his wishes of further The Amir received a ca- Council’s members, to of- the members on the happy health and happiness to the Amir and ble of greetings on the occa- fer Your Highness the most occasion. to the people of Qatar further progress sion of the Qatar National sincere congratulations and The Amir expressed ap- and prosperity. The Amir entrusted Day from Speaker of the blessings. We take this glo- preciation to the precious the Tunisian Defence Minister to Shura Council HE Ahmed rious national occasion to feelings of the Shura Coun- convey his greetings and wishes of bin Abdullah bin Zaid al renew the pledge of loyalty cil Speaker and the mem- good health to the Tunisian President Mahmoud. to Your Highness and reaf- bers, wishing them the best and more progress and prosperity In his cable, Mahmoud firm our determination to of health and more welfare, to the Tunisian people. The meeting said: “On the occasion of the serve our nation and our progress and prosperity to also reviewed the fraternal relations Qatar National Day, it gives loyal citizens, asking Allah, the people of Qatar. and cooperation between Qatar and me pleasure, on my behalf the Almighty for many hap- Tunisia and the means of enhancing and on behalf of the Shura py returns of such a dearest See also page 11 Ô them. (QNA) It’s time to celebrate Qatari pride, unity and prosperity

Sheikh Jassim takes part in Arda HH Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani, Personal Representative of HH the Amir, participated in Qatar’s Arda held at Amiri Diwan yard on the Doha Corniche on Monday to celebrate the Qatar National Day. HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa al Thani and a number of sheikhs, minis- ters, dignitaries and citizens took part in the Arda. PAGES 10 & 11 PDoha Corniche decked up for grand ceremonial armed forces parade TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ed to draw large number of tar and its modern progress. DOHA enthusiastic citizens and resi- The motto of the Qa- Largest flag of Qatar made dents, women and children. tar National Day 2018 ‘As with flowers unveiled THE country is all decked Darb Al Saai, the main long as it was proven by up for Qatar National Day venue of the National Day our deeds … Qatar remains THE Ministry of Municipality and Environ- (QND) celebrations on Tues- festivities, is hosting varieties free’ reflects the vision of ment, represented by the Public Parks day in an atmosphere filled of entertainment and cultural the Organizing Committee Department, has unveiled Qatar’s with pride, poise, patriotism activities with much fanfare. of Qatar National Day 2018 largest flag made with flowers at the Doha and loyalty. While Souq Waqif has celebrations representing Corniche. About 225,000 flower seedlings The grand ceremonial been a great attraction for loyalty, unity and pride in — 150,000 burgundy flowers and armed forces parade will take both Qataris and expatri- Qatar national identity. 75,000 white flowers — were used in the place on the Doha Corniche at ates, Katara is another ven- The Organising Commit- FORMATION of the flag. The flag is around 2.45pm. ue where many events are tee is keen to make the Na- 200 square meters (110 metres long and The parade will be preced- planned for both children as tional Day celebrations on 20 metres wide). ed by a classic car show along well as adults. Corniche this year a distin- the Doha Corniche. Later in The entire Doha Corniche guished one. the evening, fireworks will wears a festive look decorated The palm trees along the Guinness Book of Records start at 8pm that will last for with colourful flags, bunting Corniche have been decorat- 10 minutes. and festoons. The main plat- ed. The trees and fountains THE Joint Special Forces Parachute Jump Al Kass TV channel is the form has been recently ex- have been beautified. Team entered the Guinness Book of Re- official broadcaster of the Na- panded and beautified for the Green spaces, which runs cords for forming the world’s largest night tional Day parade. parade and the celebrations. for kilometres along the Cor- parachute ensemble. The parachute team Besides the celebrations Qatar’s flags have been niche, have been decorated is one of the best in the world and is the at Corniche, venues for the raised on the lighting poles to with roses and seedlings. world’s largest parachute-forming team at National Day celebrations float in the sky of glory, evok- night, and the team has achieved impres- across the country are expect- ing the history of ancient Qa- Continued on page 23 Ô sive formations from air shows. PAGE 13 02 Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Tuesday, December 18, 2018 03 04 Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Nation

News Qatar, Moldova sign education and Ministry recalls in brief Lexus LS500, scientific research cooperation pact LS500h models Amir congratulates Bhutan King QNA Undersecretary of the Ministry THE Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani DOHA of Education HE Dr Ibrahim Al THE Ministry of Com- on Monday sent a cable of congratulations to HM King Jigme Nuaimi. merce and Industry Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of the Kingdom of Bhutan on the QATAR and Moldova on Mon- The MoU included the de- (MoCI), in collaboration occasion of his country’s National Day. (QNA) day signed a memorandum of velopment of cooperation in the with Abdullah Abdulghani understanding (MoU) on co- field of public education, deep- & Bros Co WLL, dealer Deputy Amir sends greetings operation in the fields of edu- ening of ties between the two of Lexus vehicles, has to King of Bhutan cation, higher education and countries in higher education, announced the recall of scientific research. scientific research and technol- Lexus LS500 and LS500h THE Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al The MoU was signed by ogy, as well as development of models of 2018 over the Thani on Monday sent a cable of congratulations to HM King Minister of Education and cooperation between schools potential faulty repro- Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of the Kingdom of Bhutan Higher Education HE Dr Mo- in both countries through the gramming of the Engine on the occasion of his country’s National Day. (QNA) hammed Abdul Wahed al exchange of visits by student Control Unit. Hammadi and Moldovan Min- delegations and school sports The ministry said the Deputy Amir receives greetings ister of Foreign Affairs and teams, in addition to organising recall comes within the THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani European Integration Tudor educational, scientific, artistic framework of its efforts received cables of congratulations on the occasion of Qatar Ulianovschi in the presence of and literacy school exhibitions. to protect consumers and National Day from crown princes and deputy crown princes of ensure that car dealers fol- sisterly and friendly countries. (QNA) low up on vehicle defects and repairs. PM receives cable of congratulations The ministry said it Qatar, Moldova ink health will coordinate with the PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin dealer to follow up on the Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani received cables of congratulations maintenance and repair on the occasion of Qatar National Day from their excellencies and medical sciences deal works and communicate heads of governments of sisterly and friendly countries. (QNA) with customers to ensure QATAR and Moldova on Mon- dovan Minister for Foreign Af- that the necessary repairs Foreign Minister meets European day signed a memorandum of fairs and European Integration are carried out. Parliament delegation understanding (MOU) for co- Tudor Ulianovschi on behalf of The ministry has urged operation in the field of health Moldova. all customers to report DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh and medical sciences. The two ministers also dis- any violations to its Con- Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani on Monday met with a The MoU was signed by cussed relations between the sumer Protection and delegation of the European Parliament delegation for Relations Minister of Public Health HE two countries, especially in the Anti-Commercial Fraud with the Arabian Peninsula under the chairmanship of Michele Dr Hanan Mohamed al Kuwari health fields, and means of de- Department. (TNN) Alliot-Marie, in the presence of French MP Rachida DATI, British on behalf of Qatari and Mol- veloping them. (QNA) MP Wajid Khan, Roman MP Gabriela Zoana and the Spanish MP Angela Vallina. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation between Qatar and the European Union and means to develop it, in addition to issues of mutual concern. (QNA) QFFD backs EAA, OCHA’s humanitarian Amiri Guard, Italy’s aid to improve data access on education Carabinieri Force sign Attacks on educational institutions in times of conflict and insecurity deprive children of their right to education TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK various entities as part of the guard the right to education of OCHA under the theme ‘Con- DOHA foundation’s strategic com- children in conflict zones. We flicting information and edu- cooperation deal mitment, EAA. look forward to working with cation’. During the workshop, EDUCATION Above All This is the second con- EAA on this project to pro- speakers discussed how the (EAA) Foundation has secutive year of collaboration mote the use and insights from United Nations, governments, signed an agreement with between EAA and OCHA to this data with a wider set of civil society organisations, the United Nations Office for strengthen access to data on humanitarian partners. OCHA academics and other stake- the Coordination of Humani- education in emergencies, and EAA share the same vision holders can work together to tarian Affairs (OCHA) on conflict and insecurity. In tune to ensure that accurate data is improve global data on attacks humanitarian assistance for with their concerted efforts, available for use by decision- on education, with a particular strengthened access to data EAA and OCHA’s education- makers during armed conflict focus on the use of humanitar- on education in emergen- related data project will high- and in humanitarian situa- ian technology to solve global cies, conflict and insecurity, light how attacks against edu- tions to protect the right to challenges in collecting data supported by Qatar Fund For cation during times of conflict Mark Lowcock, under-secretary- education, to prevent further on education and conflict. Development (QFFD). and insecurity deprive children general for humanitarian affairs conflict and to ensure that The workshop also dis- Amiri Guard Commander Major-General Hazza bin Khalil al Shahwani The agreement was signed of their right to education. and emergency relief coordinator. post-conflict societies can har- cussed in depth topics such as met with Commanding General of Italy’s Carabinieri Force Giovanni Ni- during the just concluded On this announcement, ness the power of education to ‘Protecting Education’, ‘The stri and his accompanying delegation in Doha on Monday. During the Doha Forum in the presence of Mark Lowcock, under-secre- pleased to strengthen our part- build peace.” Impact of Technology for Social meeting, they signed an agreement for military technical cooperation, Khalifa bin Jassim al Kuwari, tary-general for humanitarian nership with EAA because we Following the signing Good’, as well as the ‘Artificial within the framework of strengthening bilateral relations between the director general of QFFD and affairs and emergency relief believe that there is an urgent agreement, a workshop was Intelligence’. The workshop two countries in the military field.(QNA) a number of representatives of coordinator, said:“We are need for faster progress to safe- organised by EAA, QCRI and concluded with a Q&A session. Katara signs cooperation deal Flexibility of aircraft types with Es’hailsat for new planetarium advantage for QA: Baker TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK critical sector and educate DOHA people in Qatar about as- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK thing which has never been tronomy, which will assist the DOHA achieved by any other airline. THE Cultural Village Foun- new generations to keep up “Just this month alone, dation (Katara) on Monday with the latest developments ONE of the advantages Qatar Qatar Airways has launched signed a memorandum of in the world,” Sulaiti added. Airways enjoys is having the flights to Mombasa, Kenya cooperation (MoC) with the On his side, Kuwari flexibility of different aircraft and Gothenburg Sweden, Qatar Satellite Company stressed that this agreement types in our fleet, which gives with services to Da Nang, Vi- ‘Es’hailsat’ to operate and ex- will enhance and diversify us a massive competitive etnam to begin on December change expertise on the new knowledge of the students edge, Qatar Airways Group 19, 2018. New routes to both planetarium at Katara. and empower them to be Chief Executive Officer Akbar Isfahan in Iran and and Val- The agreement was signed more effective and helpful in al Baker has said. letta in Malta have already by Katara General Manager favour of human civilisation. Baker made the remarks been announced for 2019. Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al Su- “We also hope that the during a media roundtable This is further testament to laiti and Es’hailsat CEO Ali new planetarium, which is with global media to discuss our growth and we will con- bin Ahmed al Kuwari at the the first of its kind in Qatar, the airline’s rapid expansion tinue to announce further Thuraya Dome (Katara Plan- to become a vital hub for plans during Qatar’s annual new and exciting destinations etarium) building 45 on Mon- teaching and introducing Doha Forum conference in in 2019.” day at an event to announce space science and astronomy Doha on Sunday. Akbar al Baker, QA Group CEO. Baker also addressed the the inauguration of the Plan- Katara General Manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al Sulaiti and Es’hailsat through its many high-tech The award-winning air- airline’s proven track record etarium in conjunction with CEO Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari at an agreement signing event in Doha facilities it is equipped with,” line has launched 23 desti- competitors have not yet con- of creating a large hub in the the Qatar National Day 2018. on Monday. he said. nations since the start of the sidered, and we look forward midst of tough competition Sulaiti said, “I am satis- The Planetarium is lo- blockade and continues with to continuing our rapid ex- and emphasised the potential fied about today’s meeting tise and promote knowledge rich their information and to cated in Katara in building its significant programme of pansion as we start the New the airline sees in launching which witnesses the signing in astronomy.” raise their interest in the field 45 and features many high- expansion of new routes to Near. A key indicator of the new routes to under-served of a memorandum of coop- He added that the coop- of science. tech equipment and displays further connect passengers airline’s sustainability and countries in Africa and Asia eration between Katara and eration will include lectures “We hope that, through of astronomy and models for around the globe. resilience is the addition of to connect passengers around Es’hailsat which will en- and workshops for school this cooperation, we will planets, attached with an as- He said, “We have iden- 23 new destinations over the world via the airline’s able us to exchange exper- and university students to en- spread awareness about this tronomy museum. tified many routes that our the past 18 months, some- hub, HIA. Tuesday, December 18, 2018 05

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QNA Assembly and the accompa- card on National Day DOHA nying meetings to be held in Doha from April 6 to 10. Co- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK In addition to the SPEAKER of the Shura operation between the Shura DOHA post card, Qatar Post has Council HE Ahmed bin Ab- Council and the IPU in vari- issued seal stamp and dulla bin Zaid al Mahmoud ous areas of parliamentary QATAR Post has issued for printed 500 special fold- met on Monday with Presi- action was also reviewed. the first time a postal card ers containing two enve- dent of the Inter-Parliamen- The IPU president ex- to commemorate the Na- lopes of stamps issued on tary Union (IPU) Gabriela pressed her satisfaction with tional Day, which falls on the National Day in the Cuevas Barron who is cur- the arrangements for the December 18. Qatar Post previous years. rently visiting the country. meetings and the keenness has printed 30,000 post All these items can be The meeting discussed of the Shura Council’s speak- cards worth QR4 each. found at the Qatar Post the preparations of the Shu- er and officials to ensure all The post card has been General Post Office or at ra Council to host the 140th arrangements for their suc- The meeting discussed the preparations of the Shura Council to host the 140th meeting of the IPU General designed by Abdullatef any of Qatar Post branch- meeting of the IPU General cess. Assembly and the accompanying meetings to be held in Doha. Azayan, Qatar Post official es across the country. stamps and collectables One can shop online designer under the theme by visiting the philatelic of Qatar National Day e-shop on www.qatar- 2018. post.qa. New book traces wider A European winter experience at The context of unjust siege Westin Winter Lodge! The book takes an in-depth look into the socioeconomic factors of the blockade imposed on Qatar

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK mestic politics, religion, cultural DOHA policy, translation studies, me- dia and journalism, Internation- HAMAD Bin Khalifa University al Relations theory and regional Press (HBKU Press) launched studies, energy security, food its latest title ‘The Gulf Crisis: and cyber security. The View from Qatar’ at the “We ended up with contrib- Doha Forum 2018 recently. utors representing six QF insti- The book takes an in-depth tutions: Georgetown University look into the socioeconomic in Qatar, Northwestern Univer- factors of the blockade of Qatar sity in Qatar, University College through the writings of 16 au- London in Qatar and the Mu- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK nate the place at night, fluffy thors led by Editor Rory Miller, seums Authority, Texas A&M QATAR blankets and innovative furni- professor of government at the University in Qatar and Hamad ture, that will transport visitors Georgetown University in Qa- Bin Khalifa University. As such, THE Westin Doha Hotel & Spa to their favourite European tar. one of the great advantages and has launched ‘The Westin Win- mountain resorts and seasonal The book chronicles and as- appeals of this volume is that all ter Lodge’, the first-of-a-kind markets. To add uniqueness to sesses the blockade against sev- the chapters do an excellent job concept in Qatar, bringing a the experience, live entertain- eral economic, political, social, The panel at the Doha Forum included presentations from several contributors of the book who highlighted in locating the blockade in the completely unique perspective ment will be available every international and media-based their areas of expertise. wider disciplinary, historical, to the city’s seasonal offerings. night to create a vibrant atmos- factors. political and social context,” he Located on the first floor phere. The panel at the Doha Fo- professor, College of Science, and assistant dean for Innova- ing point in the history of the added. and set across the spacious Guests will also enjoy a rum included presentations Engineering and Sustainable tion and Community Advance- modern Gulf and that the com- “The book is essentially a terrace of the Mix Lounge, the wide array of heart-warming from several contributors of the Development at Hamad Bin ment, College of Islamic Studies mentary on the embargo was marker of history,” said Bachar theme boasts a collection of cold and hot dishes such as a book who highlighted their ar- Khalifa University, who spoke and Public Policy in Islam at mainly coming from outside the Chebaro, executive director of five glass igloo-style lodges that selection of charcuterie and eas of expertise, including Gerd about food security; Jocelyn Hamad Bin Khalifa University, region,” explained Miller. HBKU Press. “It is an accurate can accommodate up to six cheese, baked brie with cara- Nonneman, professor of In- Sage Mitchell, assistant profes- who spoke about entrepreneur- “All the contributors are and thorough representation of guests, and a big wooden tent melised onions, sliders, tar- ternational Relations and Gulf sor in residence at Northwest- ship and economic resilience. local long-standing experts in the blockade from Qatar’s per- perfect for group gatherings tiflette quesadilla and an ec- Studies at Georgetown Univer- ern University in Qatar, who “The main driver of this pro- their respective fields and were spective, and it espouses HBKU and special celebrations. lectic assortment of desserts sity in Qatar, who presented a spoke about domestic policy ject was the realisation in the working on the issues that they Press’s commitment to provid- The décor promises maxi- such as the spicy mini choco- foreign policy analysis perspec- opportunities; and Mohamed first few months of the crisis that deal with in the volume long ing a platform for local perspec- mum cosiness with pendulous late mousse cakes with KitKat tive; Tareq al Ansari, assistant Evren Tok, assistant professor the embargo was a major turn- before the embargo began – do- tives on international affairs.” baubles of lights that illumi- crunch and cheesecake bites. Qatari artist presents Erdogan’s An artist’s homage of crystal portrait to Turkish envoy HISHAM ALJUNDI DOHA loyalty and solidarity QATARI artist Abdelsalam al Qadi has made a crystal portrait of the Turk- ish President Receb Tayyib Erdogan, which he presented to Turkish Am- on National Day bassador to Qatar HE Fikret Ozer. The portrait, made of more than Prominent Qatari artist 30,000 swarovski crystals, was pre- Abdelsalam al Qadi intro- sented to the Turkish envoy on the oc- duced three distinguished casion of the celebrations of Turkey’s artworks on the occasion Republic Day in the presence of sev- of the Qatar National Day eral diplomats and dignitaries. using the amazing swarovski Ozer welcomed the Qatari artist’s crystals. gesture and invited him to Ankara to His first artwork was present the portrait to President Er- a portrait of the Amir HH dogan directly. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al According to Qadi, it took him Thani, where he used some three months of consecutive hard of the finest, glittering crys- work to make this portrait. He said he tals in 67 different colours, used 17 different colours of crystals to all adding more dimensions make this masterpiece. Qatari artist Abdelsalam al Qadi. and beauty to it. The artist expressed his pride in Al Qadi said the gradient the spirit of brotherhood and friend- black and white colours in ship that binds the two brotherly na- the portrait reflect the stabil- tions of Qatar and Turkey and said ity of Qatar’s position led by this artwork is a gift in the name of the HH, and commemorates the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad statement of the founder of al Thani and the people of Qatar to Qatar, Sheikh Qassim bin Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the Turk- Mohammed al Thani’s: “As ish people. long as it is proven by our “This is my third portrait of a deeds”. prominent leader after that of HH the Qadi’s unique artworks Amir and Sheikh Sabah al Ahmad al have been displayed at sev- Jaber al Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait, eral prominent landmarks in and it represents our deepest gratitude Qatar including the Sheraton to President Erdogan for his support.” Doha Hotel and the Amiri Di- “President Erdogan and the Turk- wan. His works will now hit ish people have always stood with us, the international arena with especially in the hard times and he de- an auction in Istanbul slated serves to be honoured for that by us, soon for his artworks. as our national anthem says, ‘Qatar Besides, Qadi recently will be free by the spirit of the loyal,’” unveiled his latest artwork, he added. A crystal portrait of the Turkish President Receb Tayyib Erdogan. the “Dome of the Rock”, wherein he used more than 45,000 crystals making it the largest artwork of its kind in the world. Temporary traffic diversion on “I am planning to auction this portrait in Turkey soon and donate the Al Luqta St from Wednesday revenue for the families of TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the martyrs in Palestine,” laboration with the General Directo- users will be required to make a U- Qadi said. DOHA rate of Traffic, will be implemented turn at Tilted Intersection, Bani Hajer Qadi started his career on December 19, 2018 and will be in Interchange or Al Wajbah Inter- in this rare kind of art after THE Public Works Authority (Ash- place until January 5, 2019. During change to get back to Khalifa Avenue. learning its techniques ghal) has announced a temporary the period, Doha-bound traffic from Once back at Gharrafat Al Rayyan In- and has produced several traffic diversion on Al Luqta Street for Dukhan and vice versa will be diverted terchange, they will be able to make a artworks, some of which a distance of three kilometres, from to the two-lane service roads that run right turn towards their destinations. portrayed members of the Tilted Intersection to approximately parallel to Al Luqta Street. Ashghal will install road signs advis- Royal Family in Qatar. 300 metres after Gharrafat Al Rayyan On December 21 and 22, as well as ing motorists of the diversion. It has Interchange, to facilitate the comple- on December 28 and 29, all left turn requested all road users to abide by tion of the road works. movements on Gharrafat Al Rayyan the speed limit of 50kph and follow The diversion, designed in col- Interchange will be closed and road the road signs to ensure their safety. Tuesday, December 18, 2018 09 10 Tuesday, December 18, 2018 QATAR NATIONAL DAY

Personal representative of the Amir participates in Qatar’s Arda Personal Representative of the Amir HH Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani participated in Qatar’s Arda, held in the Amiri Diwan yard on the Corniche of Doha, to celebrate Qatar National Day. HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa al Thani and a number of Their Excellencies Sheikhs, ministers, dignitaries and citizens took part in the Arda. Tuesday, December 18, 2018 11 QATAR NATIONAL DAY Rich tributes paid to nation with Arda

MoTC working to raise efficiency of Self-reliance, openness Qatar’s technological infrastructure: Sulaiti strategic options, says Kuwari MINISTER of Commerce and ceutical sectors. QNA has worked to attract quali- munications and telecom- Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al He also highlighted the DOHA fied national employees munication. Kuwari stressed that the State role played by the private sec- from both genders to fill “In the field of land trans- of Qatar has adopted self-reli- tor in strengthening trade and THE Ministry of Trans- administrative and special- port, the ministry sought ance and economic openness investment ties with Qatar’s port and Communications ised positions in the trans- to keep up with the rapid as two strategic options to face strategic partners around the (MoTC) is continuing to work port and communications growth witnessed by the Qa- regional and global challenges. world. He praised the efforts on developing and improving sectors. tar in the past few years in He pointed out that this of Qatari businessmen and na- transport and communica- “The ministry also terms of population and eco- approach has contributed to tional companies, who formed tion services, as well as up- obtained the ISO 9001: nomic expansion. The min- strengthening of national in- the first line of defence to deter grading the technological and 2015 International Qual- istry completed the strategy dustries and Qatar’s position economic and trade repercus- information infrastructure ity Management Certificate, for the land transport sector, as a major commercial hub in sions since the early days of the in the telecommunications which is awarded to insti- which included the establish- the region. Minister of Commerce and Indus- unjust blockade. sector, Minister of Transport Minister of Transport and tutions in recognition of ment of an integrated trans- In a statement to QNA on try HE Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari He concluded his state- and Communications HE Communications HE Jassim their compliance with the port system.” the occasion of the National ments by congratulating HH Jassim bin Saif Ahmed al Su- bin Saif Ahmed al Sulaiti standards set by the Inter- “In this context, a num- Day, he said that the great de- this regard as the building of a the Amir and HH the Father laiti has said. national Organization for ber of laws have been ap- velopments achieved under the competitive Qatari industry de- Amir on the occasion of the Na- In a statement to Qatar ued its hard work in organ- Standardization (IOS). proved to regulate the land wise leadership of the Amir HH pends heavily on the growth of tional Day and wishing further News Agency (QNA) on the ising land and sea transport, “At the legislative and transport sector, including Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al small and medium enterprises progress, growth and prosper- occasion of the Qatar Nation- and developing transport and regulatory level, the MoTC the draft law regulating road Thani is a strong message to the along with major national in- ity for the country. al Day, the minister said the communication services, in sought to develop legisla- transport. There was also a region and the world that Qatar dustrial companies. He pointed Meanwhile, the Ministry of MoTC will continue to build order to serve national devel- tions related to the transport draft law on the regulation of will remain free and dignified out that the State sought to mo- Commerce and Industry released on past achievements and opment requirements. The and communications sector railways, which aims to regu- despite attempts to prey on its tivate investors, businessmen a list of its achievements made make all efforts to bring fur- ministry also worked on the through the issuance of laws late the establishment and sovereignty and its economic and manufacturers to expand since last year, stressing that its ther development and pros- ICT sector and its develop- and ministerial decisions, as operation of railways accord- and political security and inde- production and open new in- focus is on boosting the private perity for the Qatari people. ment. well as signing agreements ing to safety requirements pendence. dustrial lines to cope with local sector due to its pivotal role in The minister said, “This “As part of its Qatarisa- with a number of countries set by the best international He added that the private needs in various sectors, espe- achieving the developmental year, the MoTC has contin- tion strategy, the ministry in the field of transport, com- standards,” Sulaiti added. sector plays a pivotal role in cially in the food and pharma- plans set by the State. (QNA) Shura speaker renews pledge of loyalty to HH the Amir QNA siege of Qatar and its flagrant vi- DOHA olation of international laws and humanitarian norms during his THE Shura Council Speaker HE meeting with the European Par- Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid liament delegation for Relations al Mahmoud on Monday re- with the Arabian Peninsula un- newed the pledge of allegiance der the chairmanship of Michele and loyalty to the Amir HH Alliot-Marie, and expressed his Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al deep gratitude to the European Thani, stressing determination Parliament for its stance. to continue the process of de- The speaker briefed the velopment and strive hard for Council on the results of his the homeland and the citizens meeting with the Head of the under the wise leadership of His Speaker of the Advisory (Shura) Council HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al Mahmoud chairs the regular weekly session of the Council on Monday. Qatar-France Friendship Soci- Highness. ety at the French National As- At the outset of the regular HH the Deputy Amir, and the wise leaders who have upheld some provisions of Law No 7 of thereon to the council. caused to the children of di- sembly Maurice Leroy and the weekly session of the council, Qatari people on the occasion of the country’s high values and 2007 on the settlement of ad- The council also reviewed vorced or widowed Qatari moth- President of the French Senate Mahmoud congratulated, on the Qatar National Day. ethics working sincerely for the ministrative disputes and decid- the memo of the Council of ers whose parents from the siege friendship group with the Gulf his behalf and on behalf of the He expressed pride in the homeland and its loyal people. ed to refer it to its Internal and Ministers in reply to the Shura countries. countries Jean-Marie Bockel, council’s members, HH the country’s past and present glo- Meanwhile, the council dis- External Affairs Committee for Council’s memo on its recom- The speaker told the council adding the French officials Amir, HH the Father Amir and ries and achievements under its cussed a draft law amending more consideration and report mendation regarding the harm that he raised the issue of unjust called for an end to the siege. 12 Tuesday, December 18, 2018 QATAR NATIONAL DAY

MoEHE working on SHEIKHA HIND VISITS QF TENT AT DARB AL SAAI ambitious projects

QNA appoint school leaders, pro- DOHA moting positive relations with the community, media THE Ministry of Educa- and social media, in addi- tion and Higher Educa- tion to building trust with tion (MoEHE) continued schools, Qatarisation of ad- its achievements, in the ministrative positions and academic year 2017/2018, strengthening cooperation in line with the National with the private sector in Development Strategy and various fields. the Education and Training The ministry also is- Sector Strategy. sued standards of curricula developed for all basic sub- jects, besides creating major learning resources for Qatar based on the standards de- veloped for educational lev- HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al Thani, vice- els from 1 to 10. chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation (QF), Additionally, it estab- on Monday visited QF’s tent at Darb Al Saai lished a secondary school along with members of QF’s senior leadership. for science and technology QF is contributing to this year’s Qatar National for boys, which apply STEM Day celebrations by hosting a series of engag- programmes to the study of ing and educational activities at Darb Al Saai science, technology, engi- under the theme of ‘Together for our homeland’. HE Dr Mohammed Abdul neering and mathematics. The tent – which showcases QF’s work across Wahed Ali al Hammadi The ministry also ex- its pillars of education, science and community panded the application of development – will be open to the public on The ministry has future e-learning in schools and Tuesday, December 18, Wednesday, December established the first spe- 19, from 9am to 1pm, and from 3:30pm to programmes and projects cialised school for students 10pm, and on Thursday, December 20, from to keep pace with the with autism and simple 9am to 1pm and from 3:30pm to 11pm. (TNN) strategy of the Education and moderate mental dis- and Training Sector abilities called Al Hidayah School for students with Strategy for 2017-2022 special needs. Furthermore, the The ministry continued Wechsler IQ test was to achieve more successes adapted to suit the Qatari with regard to the develop- environment, and there are Qatari heritage comes to Doha College campus ment of the educational pro- plans to implement it in a cess in the country, as well number of schools as a tool TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK side, there was traditional as in terms of institutional to explore the interests of DOHA bread being baked for the development and improve- high school students. Ad- visitors, while a henna art- ment in the capabilities of ditionally, Adult Education STUDENTS and staff of Doha ist skilfully embellished the students and results in pub- Track at Qatar Techni- College enjoyed an enriching hands of hundreds. lic and higher education, cal Secondary School was Qatar experience, complete The students produced teachers and private schools. launched, and the ministry with the diverse aspects of Arabic-inspired art, learned Additionally, it has fu- developed a system for tests the Qatari culture and herit- many new things about their ture programmes and pro- and raised the level of anti- age, to commemorate Qatar host country and gained a jects to keep pace with the cheating procedures. National Day. greater appreciation of the strategy of the Education Qatari students reached The day was the culmi- Qatari heritage. and Training Sector Strat- advanced positions in many nation of an ‘International Dr Steffen Sommer, prin- egy for 2017-2022. international competitions Week’ marked at the college, cipal of Doha College, ex- The achievements of and participated in five re- and was dedicated to Qatari pressed his gratitude to the the ministry encompassed search projects funded by heritage. host country. several areas such as de- the Qatar National Research The Doha College Pri- He said, “The students velopment of institutions, Fund in Intel International mary choir had been invited have done so well to bring Qa- organisational structure, Science and Engineering to record the Qatar National The Doha College Primary choir had the privilege of being invited to record the Qatar National Anthem in tar into the college. I am proud vocational and technical Fair, which is held each year Anthem at the Khalifa Inter- the Khalifa International Stadium for Aspire Zone as part of the nation-wide celebrations. to see how extensive their education system, the de- and focus on the field of sci- national Stadium for Aspire knowledge of Qatar is and how velopment of a system to entific research in 17 areas. Zone as part of the nation- dren are sure to remember favourites in Qatar. formed by the presence of a much they enjoy taking part in wide celebrations. The chil- this experience as one of their The school was trans- magnificent Majlis tent. In- the Qatari traditions.” ‘Siege has helped Qatar boost self-sufficiency’ Qatar Museums displays TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK become a major participant in in 2017 to 90 percent now. He DOHA regional and global events and said he expected full self-suffi- in resolving international dis- ciency in the sector by 2019. historical flags at NMoQ MINISTER of Municipality putes, thanks to the wise lead- The minister said 15 per- and Environment HE Engi- ership of HH the Amir. cent self-sufficiency has been TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK neer Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al He said that right from the achieved in the red meat sector, DOHA Subaie has congratulated the first day of the unjust siege, Qa- while there are plans to increase Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin tar has dealt with the crisis reso- it to 60 percent within two QATAR Museums (QM) has installed a col- Hamad Al Thani on the occa- lutely and firmly and overcome years. Meanwhile, investments lection of historical flags outside the National sion of the National Day. the difficulties, thanks to Allah in frozen poultry products in- Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) in celebration of the In a statement to Qatar Almighty and the efforts and HE Engineer Abdullah bin creased significantly in 2018, Qatar National Day. News Agency (QNA), the min- dedication of the people of Qatar Abdulaziz al Subaie enhancing the self-sufficiency The brilliant display of flags pays homage to ister said that the National who thwarted the objectives of ratio from 51 percent in 2017 to the rich cultural history of the country, while il- Day is a commemoration of a the siege nations and turned the etables in protected facilities, around 99 percent currently. lustrating the evolution of the design. long history of work and strug- challenges into an advantage. and he expects vegetable self- The self-sufficiency in eggs The story of the birth and development of the gle, and added that “we must Qatar paid more attention sufficiency to reach 55 percent is about 27 percent currently, national flag, known as ‘Al Adaam’, highlights draw inspiration from this and to local production by increas- within thee years. while several investment pro- many of the landmark events in Qatar’s history. continue on the path of devel- ing agricultural produce locally The minister said that self- jects will be introduced to The four flags on display outside of the opment for a bright future”. such as vegetables, red meats, sufficiency of green fodder boost egg production in the NMoQ represent the journey of the country 2019 under the patronage of the Amir HH He said, “While we cel- poultry, eggs and fish. Despite had reached nearly 47 percent near future. These projects from approximately 1916 to today’s flag, which Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani. ebrate this occasion, we must the siege the Qatari agricultur- while several strategic projects will increase self-sufficiency in was adopted shortly before the country’s dec- The immersive and experiential NMoQ tells remember those pioneers who al sector has made a big leap to are being developed. egg production to 65 percent. laration of independence from Britain in 1971. the story of the people and the land of Qatar gave us an example in love and cover the requirements of the As for the dairy sector, he Self-sufficiency in fresh fish This initiative comes as part of QM’s con- from earliest times to today, giving voice to the devotion for the homeland.” local market and boost self- said a major strategic dairy is nearly 80 percent while the tinued efforts to increase awareness of Qatar’s country’s rich heritage and culture and express- He said that during the sufficiency, he noted. project has been established government has started invest- history, develop appreciation and respect for ing a vibrant community’s aspirations for the past couple of years, the State The percentage of self-suf- and investments in existing ing in fisheries to produce fish its heritage, and put communities in touch with future. of Qatar has made tremendous ficiency in fresh vegetables has projects have been increased, and shrimp in early 2018. These their past. The NMoQ embraces, as its centrepiece, the achievements in the economic, reached 22 percent. He said 35 which in turn have boosted projects will contribute to rais- NMoQ is housed within a spectacular new restored historic Palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin political, social, cultural, sports strategic projects will be intro- the self-sufficiency in milk and ing self-sufficiency to 90 per- building designed by architect Jean Nouvel, Jassim al Thani (1880-1957), son of the found- and other spheres. Doha has duced for production of veg- dairy products from 27 percent cent within two years. (QNA) which will open to the public on March 28, er of modern Qatar. Ashghal brings Qatar’s past to life at its village

SANTHOSH CHANDRAN and the people of Qatar. era. It also featured a photo nadi, said, “We would like to mitment to carry out infra- DOHA Muhannadi pointed out gallery, Ashghal’s mobile lab renew our pledge to develop structure development on par that the strong slogan ‘Qatar and traditional cuisine. the country we have always with the highest standards to THE Public Works Author- will remain free’ reflects Qa- A show dedicated to stu- been proud of, preserve its achieve prosperity for Qatar’s ity ‘Ashghal’ celebrated Qatar tar’s determination to stay dents featuring different phas- history and build its future. people, and to attain stable National Day under the slo- united under the wise leader- es of construction of public and We strive to do the best we and sustainable development gan ‘Qatar will remain free’ ship of the country and pursue private buildings by a team, can to develop a foundation for the country”. at Ashghal Village, which has its goals with determiination. including project manager, for the modern Qatar, as well Director of Shared Services been created specifically for He remarked: “The strong project engineer and labourers as contribute to the imple- Affairs at Ashghal Meshal Sul- the occasion, on Monday. slogan of this year’s QND cel- was one of the key attraction of mentation of infrastructure tan al Hitmi said, “Qatar is un- Ashghal President Eng ebration - ‘Qatar will remain the event. This show opened projects and achieve the sus- dergoing its brightest era under Saad bin Ahmed al Muhan- free’ is a reality we feel in our opportunity before the young tainable development of the.” the wise leadership that strives nadi along with other senior everyday lives. The slogan students to work with Ash- Director of Assets Affairs to establish the remarkable po- officials and staff of the au- also shows that we adhere to a ghal engineers, to expand their Ahmed Mohamed Sharif said sition of Qatar at regional and thority participated in the cel- free and promising future for knowledge about the engineer- that the QND is not only a international levels”. ebrations. A ceremonial cake Qatar united under the wise ing tasks and to boost their de- national occasion celebrated As part of QND events, was cut by Muhannadi along leadership of the country, ca- sire to choose engineering as by all people in Qatar, but, it Ashghal also hosted senior with Ashghal officials to mark pable of building a nation with their future career path. is a reassertion of the distinct guests from the Center for the occasion. strong willpower to confront Director of Infrastructure history and legacy, and a cel- Empowerment and Elderly On this occasion, the Ash- all challenges and hurdles”. Affairs Mohamad Masoud ebration of the development Care (Ehsan) who shared their ghal president extended his Ashghal’s traditional vil- al Marri said that Ashghal is and progress that the country memories with the attendees. congratulations to the Amir lage mirrored the classical keen to deliver the best and has reached at all levels. The activities also included a HH Sheikh Tamim bin Ham- lifestyle of the people of Qa- attain the efficiency that their Acting Director of Tech- thrilling show of Al-Muradah ad al Thani, the Father Amir tar, exhibiting the traditional beloved country deserves. nical Affairs Abdussamad al dance by the students of Ju- Ashghal President Eng Saad bin Ahmed al Muhannadi along with HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khal- arts and crafts and the way Director of Buildings Af- Maki said, “QND comes as a wairiyah Bint Al Harith School, other senior officials and staff of the authority on Monday. ifa al Thani, the government of life of people in the pre-oil fairs Lahdan Sager al Muhan- reminder to renew our com- reviving the Qatari heritage. Tuesday, December 18, 2018 13 QATAR NATIONAL DAY Siege speeds up completion of plans: Nabit ‘QND signifies family, QNA the completion of the restruc- community cohesion’ DOHA turing of the public sector, e-government projects, the THE National Day this year service sector, as well as in- QNA dation is responsible with has a special meaning consid- creasing efficiency of financial DOHA national institutions to begin ering the circumstances expe- management, enhancing eco- the path for comprehensive rienced by the state and in the nomic stability, rationalisation QATAR National Day reaf- and joint prosperity. backdrop of the political and of expenditure, and promo- firms progress in building Regarding the unjust economic turmoil facing the tion of an integrated model for approach, human devel- siege imposed on Qatar, region, Chairman of the Plan- the provision of high-quality opment, societal cohesion Mannai said its goal was and ning and Statistics Authority health care services. and continuity on the path still remains to dissipate the HE Dr Saleh bin Mohammed Dr Nabit pointed out that which enhances prosperity great achievements made al Nabit has said. the State will continue its ef- in a nation which is peaceful at various levels, including He said this day is an op- forts to develop social welfare and resilient to threats, Qa- sustainable human devel- portunity for the Qatari peo- systems and legislation, focus tar Social Work Foundation opment such as society and ple to express their solidar- on empowering and raising (QSWF) CEO Amal Abdul- family cohesion, livelihoods, ity and support for their wise the productivity of all sectors of latif al Mannai has said. personal security and na- leadership, strengthen na- Qatari society while providing Mannai said the day tional loyalty. tional cohesion and reject all Chairman of the Planning and Statistics Authority HE Dr Saleh bin Mohammed al Nabit with other officials security and public safety and comes amid rapid social She said the consolida- kinds of discrimination. during National Day celebration in Doha. achieving cultural enrichment achievements as part of tion of State institutions un- In a statement to Qatar and sports excellence by nurtur- the vision directed at social der its wise leadership has News Agency on the occasion cally mentioned the economic riences and adapt to its reality and creation of appropriate ing distinctive national cultural work system, which pro- led to an optimal mitigation of National Day, Nabit said it’s developments through upgrad- more effectively, thanks to its environment to attract foreign and sporting talents. motes family and commu- against siege conditions and also an opportunity to reaffirm ing of the oil and gas industry wise leadership.” investments in the coming He stressed the impor- nity cohesion and human turned its challenges into a the continuation of national de- and raising the productivity of Dr Nabit pointed out that years and encourage invest- tance of paying attention to development. chance for steadfastness, an velopment plans and strategies the hydrocarbon sector as well the siege sped up the pace of ment in sectors that acceler- international cooperation and She reiterated that the incentive for building, the to achieve the Qatar National as implementing multiple part- completion of business and ate the transition towards the promoting global partnerships foundation works to achieve ability to face challenges and Vision 2030 and its goals. “This nerships and agreements with economic projects in Qatar as knowledge economy. for development, as well as positive change in the lives of threats and maximise the is not merely a day to celebrate foreign oil companies. the strategy became clearer Dr Nabit said that Qatar will preserving the environment the less privileged in light of values of work and achieve- achievements but to renew He stressed that Qatar not and more flexible, which was witness completion of major through improving the quality faith and hard work for fun- ment. commitment to pursue devel- only succeeded in addressing to enhance performance. infrastructure projects in the of air and coastal waters, recy- damental human rights, in- Mannai added that the opment in all fields with deter- the siege, but also transformed Qatar also expanded its re- coming years, as well as devel- cling waste and reducing the ef- dividual dignity and worth, community members’ partic- mination while safeguarding it from a challenge to an op- lations with many friendly and opment in plant, animal and fects of climate change. gender equality and for the ipation in the development the nation’s sovereignty and es- portunity and increased confi- sisterly countries after the siege, fish production system to pro- He affirmed the Planning youth to carry the beacons of and implementation of State tablished national principles,” dence in the national economy, he said. mote self-sufficiency. Electricity and Statistics Authority’s con- Qatar National Vision 2030, plans and decision-making he said. adding that “the siege is not the He pointed out that the will be produced from a vari- tinuation of its role in support- while ensuring that no one is positions at present and fu- Dr Nabit pointed to the ad- first crisis to face the people of second national development ety of traditional and renewable ing the implementation of the left behind in this develop- ture will be the real reflec- vancements made by Qatar at Qatar, but it has a special na- strategy supports the country’s sources while the country will future visions of the State and mental transformation that tion of the love for the nation infrastructural level in diverse ture and circumstances. Qatar economic and social develop- seek to achieve added value to participating in the develop- supports everyone living on and loyalty to wise leader- fields including health, educa- will continue its march, become ment, institutional maturity, the petrochemical industry. ment and follow-up of the na- the land of Qatar. ship of the Amir HH Sheikh tion and economy. He specifi- stronger, benefit from its expe- development of private sector He also looked forward to tional strategies. She added that the foun- Tamim bin Hamad al Thani. QA passengers HMC employees and patients come enjoy special menu, receive amenity kits together for fun and cultural fiesta An array of recreational and cultural activities were organised to showcase Qatar’s rich traditions and history TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK celebration of Qatar National DOHA Day on board our aircraft. We TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK in building and developing look forward to welcoming DOHA our nation. They contribute to QATAR Airways (QA) is cele- passengers on board and of- our beloved country’s success brating Qatar National Day in fering them a taste of Qatar.” HAMAD Medical Corporation through their unwavering ef- the skies by providing a varie- The award-winning air- (HMC) joined the country in forts to provide the best pos- ty of limited-edition items on line is also celebrating this commemorating Qatar Nation- sible care to our patients and board and special discounts special occasion with incred- al Day with cultural and fun ac- to ensure the health and well- on tickets. ible offers of up to 25 percent tivities held across its network being of our beloved nation,” The onboard offerings in- off Premium Class tickets of hospitals and facilities. Khater added. clude custom-designed Nap- and up to 35 percent off in Minister of Public Health A wide range of recrea- pa Dori amenity kits, a special Economy Class. QA Privilege HE Dr Hanan Mohamed al Ku- tional and cultural activities Qatar National Day menu, as wari attended HMC’s National were organised for patients, well as postcards featuring Day celebration activities, families and staff across HMC photos of Qatar. which saw participation from to showcase Qatar’s rich tradi- Artisan brand Nappa patients and their families, visi- tions and history. Dori has created bespoke kits tors and staff. Minister of Public Health HE Dr Hanan Mohamed al Kuwari and other officials at HMC’s National Day Some hospitals displayed featuring images from des- The events were symbolic celebration activities. Qatari crafts and folklore, with tinations around the world of Qatar’s history, heritage others organising performanc- served by Qatar Airways. and traditions. and grow year on year and I am of Public Health’s Healthcare celebrations had the opportuni- es highlighting the various as- In honour of Qatar Nation- Commenting on HMC’s ac- proud to see staff from across Communications Commit- ty to connect with one another pects of Qatari culture. Some al Day, the custom-made tivities, Dr Kuwari said, “Qatar HMC who have all contributed tee, said: “HMC’s celebrations and celebrate their collective facilities treated visitors and amenity kits will feature im- National Day is an opportunity to this growth paying tribute to highlighted the significance of pride in our country.” patients to a traditional café ages of popular sites in Qa- to reflect on how far we have our beloved nation.” this prominent day to members “This spirit is reflected by offering Qatari cuisine. There tar, such as Souq Waqif and come in terms of healthcare in Ali Abdulla al Khater, chief of the public, our staff and our citizens and expatriates work- were also silent character per- traditional Dhow boats lining Qatar. Our facilities and servic- Communications Officer at patients. Everyone who attend- ing across HMC who follow in formances, henna artists and Doha’s Corniche. Club members can also earn es continue to develop, improve HMC and Chair of the Ministry ed one of HMC’s National Day the footsteps of our ancestors traditional poetry recitals. Special award-winning triple Qmiles in Premium desserts will be offered in Class and double Qmiles in both Premium and Economy Economy Class for travel Class on all flights operated from December 18, 2018 un- on Qatar National Day. First til August 31, 2019. Class customers will be of- Nappa Dori has gained PHCC highlights Qatari values and heritage fered Mejdool halwa, a des- global recognition for its sert prepared in fine layers luxury handcrafted travel TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Khalifa al Thani, as well as the using Qatari Mejdool dates, and fashion accessories. The DOHA government of Qatar and all pistachios and other flavours amenity kits contain a Molec- its citizens. inspired by the region. Pas- ular Innovation lip balm from THE Primary Health Care “We are proud to be cel- sengers in both Business and Italian cosmetic brand Cas- Corporation is holding a week- ebrating our country today Economy Class will be pleas- tello Monte Vibiano Vecchio, long celebration of Qatar Na- and recognising the important antly surprised by the mod- along with an anti-ageing tional Day with staff, patients roles we play in contributing ern twist on a classic dessert: moisturiser, hydrating facial and visitors. to Qatar’s vision. Improving Basbousa with orange sauce mist, socks and eye shades. PHCC has organised an the health and wellbeing of our and saffron clotted cream. In May 2018, Qatar Air- array of cultural celebrations population is a responsibility Special postcards will also ways introduced an enhanced across the health centres, un- that belongs to all of us and we be offered on all outbound on-board dining experience derlining its commitment to look forward to more prosper- flights operated on Qatar Na- for its Business Class passen- Qatari values and heritage, ity following the direction of tional Day, featuring images gers. The new dining concept the activities are inspired by our inspirational leadership.” influenced by local culture features newly-designed ta- ideals illustrating the national Huda Bashwar, executive and popular sites in Qatar. bleware, in-flight dining men- identity, strong sense of citi- director of Communication Qatar Airways Senior us, cutlery and chinaware that zenship, promotion of Qatar’s PHCC is holding a week-long celebration of Qatar National Day with staff, patients and visitors across the at PHCC, said: “This is an op- Vice-President Marketing are specially crafted to meet culture and its rich traditions, health centres. portunity for us to honour our and Corporate Communica- travellers’ high expectations while embracing all the differ- country’s rich heritage, share tions Salam al Shawa said: “As and elevate their experience ent communities in locally. by Minister of Public Health Abdul Malik. leadership of the Amir His its customs and really show the national carrier of Qatar, on board the airline’s award- The activities include a Her Excellency Dr Hanan Dr Abdul Malik said, “I Highness Sheikh Tamim bin our appreciation to the current we are delighted to bring the winning aircraft. celebratory event held at the al Kuwari and PHCC Man- would like to share my warm Hamad al Thani, HH the Fa- and past leadership that have headquarters and attended aging Director Dr Mariam congratulations with the wise ther Amir Sheikh Hamad bin built Qatar to what is it today. Joint Special Forces Parachute Jumpers Team enters Guinness Book of Records

The Joint Special Forces Parachute Jump Team has entered the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s largest night parachute ensemble. The 25-member parachute team is one of the best teams in the world and is the world’s largest parachute-forming team at night. The team has achieved impressive formations from air shows. Major-General Hamad bin Abdullah al Futtais al Marri, commander of the Joint Special Forces, received the Guinness World Records and the Guinness Book of Records recognition for the largest formation of night parachutes in the world from representatives of the Guinness Book of Records. (TNN) 14 Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Report by Catherine W Gichuki For events and press releases email African Panorama [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222 Happy National Day, Qatar!!

Members of Ethiopian community. Ghanaian expats at the Friendship Parade. Members of Ugandan community

FRICAN expatri- person Muganzi Aiden said lives of Ugandans here easier short span of time.” the Lusail Stadium on Friday, ates have wished that on behalf of the Ugandan even further. In his words, Qatar is a safe which has amazing features. Qatar and its peo- expatriates in Qatar, he wished Nigerians in Diaspora Or- home for everybody because it I saw how far Qatar has pro- ple happiness and Qatar prosperous times. ganisation-Qatar (NIDO-Qa- is stable and peaceful. “We will ceeded in preparation for the greater prosperity “On this occasion, we would tar) President Victor Ikoli said, continue to pray for the peace World Cup. It’s going to be an onA the occasion of Qatar Na- like to remember how far the “On the occasion of the 140th and progress of the country. It exceptional event and Qatar is tional Day today. These senti- country has come. The country anniversary of Qatar’s founda- is a country that has given op- all set to raise the bar.” ments have been articulated by has developed very fast.” portunities to everybody and Ketsela said that Qatar has the community leaders of the Aiden said that even with our sincere wishes are for it to offered a second home to over Kenyans at a community gathering African expatriates on this oc- the blockade, the country has continue to thrive as the shin- 11,000 Ethiopians who live and casion. continued to prosper. “We are ing star in the comity of na- work in Qatar. “Recently, Qatar The expat communities grateful for the wise leader- The expat tions in the region and the gave us a place where we are go- from Africa are excited to be a ship of this country.” communities from world. Nigerians from all ing to start an Ethiopian school, part of the celebrations to mark He thanked Qatar for sectors in the country in- and we are so grateful for that.” the National Day of Qatar, offering 11,000 Ugan- Africa are excited to be a cluding health, academ- FC Kenya Team Manager which they consider a second dans work in Qatar. part of the celebrations to mark ia, engineering, con- John Ngurugwe said, “I would home where they are happy to “About two years ago, struction and safety are like to thank the State of Qatar live and work, and be partners Qatar issued 40,000 the National Day of Qatar, which excited and happy to be for giving Kenyans an opportu- in the host country’s unend- visas for Ugandans to they consider a second home in Qatar at this point nity to be in this country both ing development. Despite the come to Qatar. In the in the nation’s history. as expatriates and visitors. blockade, they say, the coun- recent past, the num- where they are happy to live and We fully support the Qatar has created numerous try has emerged even stronger ber of Ugandans in Qa- work, and be partners in the country’s resolve and de- opportunities for Kenyans in and, they believe, the country tar has really grown.” termination in the face of various sectors--in the airline, will further prosper under the Aiden added that host country’s unending an illegal blockade. We love transport, hospitality industry South Africa community members stewardship of its great leaders. Ugandans are happy to live development Qatar 100 percent.” and education sector, among The expatriates partici- here because Qatar is a safe Chairman of the Ethiopian others. The newly inaugurated pated in the Friendship Parade and secure place for them. community in Qatar Kum- Doha Mombasa flight is a huge that took place at Aspire Park He further urged Qatar to lachew Ketsela said, “On this plus for both Qatar and Kenyan as part of the Qatar National explore more opportunities in tion, we extend our best wishes special occasion of National tourism industry.” Day activities. Dressed in their Africa, especially East Africa. to the country’s leadership for Day, we look forward to an Ngurugwe further said, “On country’s regalia, they waved “We have fertile lands and we delivering an amazing and the amazing celebration.” the occasion of the Qatar Na- Qatari flags. They also present- believe that Qatar business peo- first Arab World Cup in 2022 He said that this year’s Na- tional Day, I would like to wish ed cultural songs from their ple can explore those areas.” and achieving the goals of Qa- tional Day is significant in that Qatar all the best and hope for countries. Aiden further said that tar National Vision 2030. We only 4 years are left before Qa- even bigger ties with Kenya, es- Ugandan Community in soon Uganda will open an em- are witnesses to the country’s tar hosts the FIFA World Cup pecially as we head to the Qatar Qatar (UGACOQ) Vice Chair- bassy here thus making the dramatic transformation in a 2022. “I was at the launch of FIFA World Cup 2022.” Nigerian expatriates in Qatar

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News Kashmir locked down to thwart shooting deaths protest in brief AFP train services shut down to pre- SRINAGAR, INDIA Modi’s handling of Kashmir vent protesters from massing Cambodia hails opening in numbers. “Restrictions are of largest dam despite INDIAN authorities locked hurting India, says CPI-M in place in some city areas and opposition, warnings down parts of restive Kashmir in Pulwama,” inspector general on Monday as police fired tear NEW Delhi: The Modi government’s gross mishandling of the of police Swayam Prakash Pani STUNG Treng: Cambodian gas at protesters defying a cur- situation in the Kashmir Valley is hurting India, the CPI-M said on said, referring to Srinagar and premier Hun Sen on Monday few to march against the shoot- Monday, adding that the killing of unarmed protesters by secu- the southern district where Sat- opened the country’s largest ing death of seven civilians. rity forces was “unacceptable”. “The BJP is interested in the urday’s shooting occurred. hydropower scheme, swatting Separatist leaders had continuation of the situation to aid its larger political agenda Police fired tear gas to aside dire warnings about the urged the public to march on of communal polarization in view of the general elections,” the drive back dozens of protesters environmental impact of the India’s military headquarters Communist Party of India said in a statement after a two-day led by a key separatist leader $780 million project and its in the disputed territory, after meeting of its Central Committee here. “No political account- who tried to reach the base in effect on local communities. seven people were killed and ability, no responsibility for the mess it has created. Its gross Jammu and Kashmir lawmaker Sheikh Rashid Engineer (3rd right) central Srinagar. Yasin Malik, Backed by Chinese funding, dozens wounded in army fire on mishandling of these issues is hurting India,” it added. (IANS) shouts slogans along with other demonstrators before being chief of the JKLF, was detained the impoverished Southeast Saturday. Authorities took no detained during a protest, in Srinagar on Monday. (AFP) by police. Other key separatist Asian nation has embarked chances in a region where pro- leaders were put under house on a dam-building spree in tests frequently descend into to the key army base with razor A total curfew was imposed in in Muslim-majority Kashmir, bile internet services were also arrest to stop them marshal- recent years, as it tries to bloodshed, barricading roads wire and armoured vehicles. parts of Srinagar, the main city to try and curb any unrest. Mo- suspended in some areas, and ling other protesters. boost its energy capacity and jump-start its economy. But the 400 megawatt Lower Sesan 2 is one of several dams criticised. (AFP) China may release Pakistan releases Indian spy after three Congress leader Sajjan $2 bn to Pakistan years of detention ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said reserves this month Monday it was releasing an Indian spy following the THENEWS.COM.PK completion of a three-year jailed for life over Sikh ISLAMABAD US softens stand sentence handed down on IMF accord on charges of espionage. IN a positive development, with Pakistan Hamid Nehal Ansari was China is most likely to park being released from jail $2 billion in Pakistan reserves ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has and repatriated to India, sometime in the ongoing month abandoned its planned foreign ministry spokes- killings in 1984 riots of December, and, more impor- economic diplomacy with man Mohammad Faisal tantly, the economic diplomacy US as the Trump admin- wrote on Twitter. Ansari had with allies is also going to fetch istration has softened its illegally entered Pakistan Mass killings of Sikhs in Delhi, elsewhere were ‘crimes against humanity’: HC the dividends. viewpoint for Pakistan’ and was involved in anti- In the month of January expected bailout package state crimes and document 2019, the country is most likely from International Monetary forgery, the spokesman to attain $6 billion facility as is Fund (IMF), a top official at said. The spokesman did managed from Saudi Arabia, Finance Ministry said. not share details of the a senior official, privy to the At the beginning, the repatriation. (DPA) development, told The News. Fund had asked PTI govern- “UAE will also deposit $3 bil- ment to bring down budget lion in Pakistan reserves, but in deficit to just over 2.5 per- installments’ mode, and would cent of the GDP in next three also extend oil facility of $3 bil- years knowing the fact at lion on deferment payment too.” present the fiscal deficit hov- Bhupesh Baghel To a question the official ers at 6.6 percent of the GDP. said that China will deposit $2 This condition was tough and sworn in as 3rd billion not in installments but now IMF authorities have most likely in one-go. He further stated to be showing flex- Chhattisgarh CM explained saying that apart from ibility in the said demand, the it, Pakistan authorities are also official said.(THE NEWS) RAIPUR: State Congress Presi- in process to finalise the pur- dent Bhupesh Baghel, credited chase of 15 billion RMBs (Yuan) with both the countries have got for powering the Congress to at commercial rate almost at the matured indicating that China a landslide victory in Chhat- cost of over $2 billion for trade and UAE are all set to come for- tisgarh, was on Monday sworn with China in local currency ward to bailout Pakistan from in as the third Chief Minister which will help Pakistan come the current economic morass. of the state, bringing to an end out of US dollar’s pressure too. Also Federal Commerce 15-year rule of the Bharatiya The official said that the Minister Razzak Dawood said Janata Party (BJP). latest statement by Asad Umar that Beijing offered Pakistan to Baghel, who represents that Pakistan is not in a hurry double its exports to China from Patan Assembly constituency in for the IMF bailout package $1.2 to $2.2 billion by end of on- Durg district, was administered indicates that impending relief going financial year 2018-19 and the oath of office and secrecy by from China and UAE to support in case Pakistan succeeds to do Governor Anandiben Patel in the the foreign reserves is on the that, China will also encourage presence of Congress President cards. Pakistan to increase it exports Rahul Gandhi, former Prime The official, while refer- by one billion dollars more. Minister Manmohan Singh and ring to Asad Umar, the Finance In addition, Beijing also in- former Chief Minister and BJP Minister of Pakistan, who is also dicated to extend to Pakistan a veteran Raman Singh. (IANS) on the record saying balance of special quota for export of sugar payment issue is over, said that and rice which will also help Pa- Mr Umar was in knowledge that kistan have a massive surge in People burn placards and effigies of India’s main opposition Congress party’s leaders Sajjan Kumar and Kamal Nath during a protest near things are moving with China exports to China. This will help Congress party’s headquarters in New Delhi, India, on Monday. (REUTERS) and UAE in positive trajectory reduce trade deficit with China Gehlot sworn and now behind-the-scene talks which stands at over $14 billion. IANS rific mass crimes enjoyed politi- in Rajasthan NEW DELHI BJP, SAD hail Sajjan conviction; cal patronage and were aided by an indifferent law enforcement CM, Pilot as THIRTY-FOUR years after the don’t politicise, says Congress agency.” gruesome killings, the Delhi NEW Delhi: The BJP, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and several other The court convicted the Mumbai hospital blaze takes his deputy High Court on Monday convict- parties on Monday hailed the Delhi High Court verdict holding Congress leader under various ed Congress leader Sajjan Ku- Congress leader Sajjan Kumar guilty in the 1984 killing of Sikhs counts of Indian Penal Code six lives, leaves 147 injured mar in an anti-Sikh riot case of and sentencing him to imprisonment for life, while the Congress (IPC) including murder, crimi- IANS 1984 here and sentenced him to said the matter should not be politicised. The Congress also raked nal conspiracy, delivering pro- IANS fire was first noticed near JAIPUR imprisonment for the remain- up the 2002 Gujarat riots demanding punishment for Bharatiya vocative speeches instigating MUMBAI the operation theatre of the der of his natural life, holding Janata Party (BJP) leaders alleged to be involved in the communal violence against Sikhs, mischief five-storey hospital located SENIOR Congress leader that the violence was a “crime violence that claimed over 1,000 lives. BJP chief Amit Shah said by fire or explosive substance AT least six persons were at Marol MIDC, an indus- Ashok Gehlot was sworn against humanity” engineered that 1984 riot victims had lost all hopes of justice because those with intent to destroy house killed and 147 others, mostly trial hub in Andheri East. The in as Chief Minister of by politicians with assistance responsible for the crimes enjoyed “patronage of Congress leader- and injuring or defiling place of patients and staffers, injured blaze quickly spread horizon- Rajasthan for a third time from police. ship” and conviction of Sajjan has once again assured the victims worship with intent to insult the in a major fire that engulfed tally and vertically, trapping while Sachin Pilot took Setting aside the acquit- that criminals of 1984 will not go scot free. (IANS) religion of any class. the state government-run around 155 people. oath as Deputy Chief Min- tal of Sajjan Kumar, the court The CBI had filed an appeal Employees State Insurance Panicking, some patients ister at the Albert Hall convicted him and five others challenging the acquittal of Sa- Corporation (ESIC) Hospital and staffers did not wait for here on Monday. saying that the “criminals” had cember 31 and directed not to then Prime Minister, on Octo- jjan Kumar and said that the at Andheri East here on Mon- help and jumped out of the Governor Kalyan Singh escaped prosecution and pun- leave Delhi. ber 31, 1984, by two of her Sikh trial court “erred in acquitting day, officials said. fourth floor window. They administered the oath of ishment for over two decades. “In the summer of 1947, bodyguards, a communal fren- Sajjan Kumar as it was he who A majority of those in- suffered fractures, and at least office and secrecy to them “This court is of the view during partition, this country zy was unleashed. had instigated the mob during jured, who have been admit- one was killed. The fire bri- in the presence of Congress that the mass killings of Sikhs in witnessed horrific mass crimes “For four days between No- the riots”. ted to various hospitals in the gade team rushed to the spot President Rahul Gandhi Delhi and elsewhere in Novem- where several lakhs of civilians, vember 1 to November 4, all Sajjan Kumar and the oth- suburbs, were patients and with 12 fire tenders, 15 water and former Prime Minister ber 1984 were in fact ‘crimes including Sikhs, Muslims and over Delhi, 2,733 Sikhs were ers were charged with the kill- staffers. By late on Monday tankers and other specialised Manmohan Singh. against humanity’. They will Hindus, were massacred,” the brutally murdered. Their hous- ing of five Sikhs–Kehar Singh, night, around a dozen were equipment to battle the blaze. Among those who continue to shock the collective bench said. es were destroyed. In the rest Gurpreet Singh, Raghuvender treated and discharged. The firemen also used lad- were at the venue were conscience of society for a long “Thirty-seven years later, of the country too, thousands Singh, Narender Pal Singh and Informed official sources ders and ropes to bring down NCP chief Sharad Pawar, time to come,” a bench of Jus- the country was again witness of Sikhs were killed,” the bench Kuldeep Singh, who were mem- said the toll might increase the wailing and screaming Chief Ministers N. Chan- tice S. Muralidhar and Justice to another enormous human observed in its 203-page order. bers from the same family–by a as some of the injured were victims trapped on the third drababu Naidu (Andhra Vinod Goel said. Sajjan Kumar tragedy. Following the assas- The court said: “A majority mob in Delhi Cantonment’s Raj in a critical condition. The and fourth floors. Pradesh), H.D. Kumaras- was asked to surrender by De- sination of Indira Gandhi, the of the perpetrators of these hor- Nagar area on October 31, 1984. wamy (Karnataka) and V Narayanasamy (Puduch- erry), former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah, RJD Philippine beauty queen crowned Miss Universe 2018 leader Tejashwi Yadav, DMK leader M.K. Sta- lin, JMM leader Hemant AFP earned applause describing her Arena. During the competition, ways say: having a vagina didn’t Soren and Jharkhand Vi- BANGKOK work in the slums of the Philip- which was broadcast live, can- transform me into a woman. kas Morcha chief Babulal pine capital Manila. didates were asked questions I am a woman, already before Marandi. MISS Philippines was crowned After winning she told re- on press freedom, legalisation birth, because my identity is Former Rajasthan Miss Universe on Monday in porters she would like to ex- of marijuana, refugees and the here,” Ponce said on Saturday, Chief Minister and BJP Bangkok after a trailblazing pand her work with an organi- #MeToo movement. This year’s gesturing to her head. leader Vasundhara Raje ceremony praised for featuring sation in the Philippines that event drew positive feedback for She added she wanted her also attended the event its first transgender candidate promotes education on HIV themes of inclusivity and an all- appearance to be empowering along with Congress lead- but marred by gaffes about the and AIDS. women panel of judges made up and that she hoped for a “new ers Mallikarjun Kharge, English-speaking ability of two “A few years ago I lost a of business leaders and former generation of human beings Jyotiraditya Scindia, Ku- Asian contestants. close friend to health complica- Miss Universe titleholders. who are raised a lot better, more mari Selja, Jitin Prasad Catriona Gray, 24, finished tions with HIV,” she said. Miss Spain’s Angela Ponce tolerant and respectful.” and Navjot Singh Sidhu. first ahead of the South African “So spreading awareness made history as the first But issues of tolerance The Congress rode to and Venezuelan finalists in the on that cause and encouraging Miss Philippines Catriona Gray reacts after being crowned Miss Uni- transgender candidate in a com- and respect came centre stage power in Rajasthan after glittering televised event hosted people to get the simple test and verse during the final round of the Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, petition once owned by Presi- during the competition when five years, defeating the by American comic turned TV knowing their status is definitely Thailand, on Monday. (REUTERS) dent Donald Trump, whose Miss USA Sarah Rose Sum- Bharatiya Janata Party in host Steve Harvey and super- one of my first projects that I’d administration has attempted mers appeared to poke fun at Assembly elections. model Ashley Graham. like to pursue.” Gray–a student 90 contestants from around the Miss Universe, which was held to block military recruitment Miss Vietnam and Miss Cam- In the final round, Gray of music theory–beat more than globe in the 67th instalment of in the Thai capital’s Impact of transgender people. “I al- bodia on social media. 16 Tuesday, December 18, 2018

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US Midwesterners Have A Stake In Britain Staying In EU US-North Korea Americans have a major stake in the health and stability of their major trading partners. Economic Deadlock chaos in Britain and the EU has ripple effects in the US and around the world OR a few days there, it looked like called a “soft Brexit.” If Britain has to leave The extreme mutual mistrust between the two nations obstructs British Prime Minister Theresa May’s — and 52 percent of voters approved the much-maligned plan to Brexit from the exit — then a soft landing is better than a denuclearisation. Both Trump and Kim need to make mutual concessions FEuropean Union would claim another hard one with all the collateral damage that victim: May herself. suggests. ATSUHITO ISOZAKI But the prime minister squeaked by in But the May deal’s prognosis is grim. TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE a humiliatingly close no-confidence vote Many Brexiteers, including some in May’s of United Kingdom lawmakers and then own party, oppose the deal because it fails HE majority of Japanese are scepti- gamely declared a “renewed mission” for to deliver a clean break from the EU. cal about the chances of complete, her Britain-EU economic The hardliners seek to verifiable and irreversible disman- divorce proposal. Prob- shed the yoke of EU rules tlement (CVID) in North Korea, this lem already. and regulations. Bremain- Tyear’s Singapore summit between For Americans across ers, however, argue that a North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and US the pond who have lost “hard Brexit” would create President Donald J Trump notwithstand- track of this boisterous economic chaos in Britain ing. Japan has painful memories of being British soap opera, a re- and the EU — with ripple ef- deceived by North Korea over the abduc- cap: May had hoped for fects in the US and around tion issue, as well as the nuclear missile a smooth exit from the the world. issue. In 2002, Prime Minister Junichiro EU without having to Can May persuade the Koizumi met with Kim Jong-un’s father, deal much with British lawmakers who let her sur- Kim Jong-il, and got both an admission lawmakers. No such luck. vive to approve, next month, that North Korean had indeed snatched Instead, she’s now report- her Brexit agreement with Japanese citizens and an apology. Five edly agreed to exit her the EU? We’ll see. Japanese survivors were successfully re- job after she steers the Imagine Russian Presi- turned to Japan, but sixteen years have country through Brexit dent Vladimir Putin’s passed since then without any significant on March 29 — if she can To US eyeballs, Britain’s Cheshire cat smile at the evidence about the other, presumably lowed to get away with just conveying the make that happen. Brexit agonies — and the EU’s prospect of Western eco- deceased, victims. Japanese mistrust of Security experts’ argument that impression that denuclearisation is pro- To US eyeballs, Brit- bureaucratic dysfunction — nomic disarray, Brexit edi- North Korea is even deeper than neigh- North Korea will never give up gressing, just as Trump won’t get far just ain’s Brexit agonies — may seem remote. Not so. tion. bouring countries can imagine. nuclear weapons and missiles as a giving the impression that his administra- and the EU’s bureau- May treks again to Among Japanese researchers, how- deterrent to the United States is not tion is implementing policies. cratic dysfunction — may Brussels soon in hopes of ever, opinions about denuclearisation are But it is not that North Korea is pro- seem remote. Not so. Americans — heads winning new concessions from the EU that split. Those researchers who specialise in incomprehensible, but it cannot be ceeding unilaterally with denuclearisa- up, citizens of high-export Midwest states may make her plan more palatable to do- security and international relations stud- said that North Korea’s top leader tion. Much depends on how the United — have a major stake in the health and sta- mestic critics. But EU leaders aren’t prom- ies contend that North Korea will never always makes rational judgments States reacts, and now Kim wants US con- bility of their major trading partners. ising much. give up nuclear weapons, and that it is cessions that will enable him to publicly The EU and Britain are better off to- “We will not renegotiate the deal … but merely attempting to buy time to ward off trumpet the results. gether than apart. That’s in large measure we are ready to discuss how to facilitate UK a US attack. In contrast, those research- the abductions of Japanese citizens, but As long as the North Korea consid- because of something that every Chicagoan ratification,” European Council President ers (including me) who analyse the tone the chances of a normalisation of dip- ers the Korean War a “US invasion,” an understands — clout. Unity enhances it, Donald Tusk said on Twitter. “As time is of the North Korean argument think that lomatic relations between Japan and end-of-war declaration means that North disarray weakens it. running out, we will also discuss our pre- North Korea has made its decision on de- North Korea, the desired goal, dimmed. Korea would win a US surrender, which Economists warn that a hard Brexit paredness for a no-deal scenario.” nuclearisation dependent on the moves Security experts tend to think ration- can be explained as a motive for denu- could bring food and medicine shortages, In other words, get on with it, Britain. that Washington makes. ally due to the nature of their specialty. clearisation. It is, so to speak, a matter of paralyse trade and prompt a recession in Or better yet, rethink the whole dicey idea The idea that North Korea will never Their argument that North Korea will face. But the Trump administration lis- Britain. Instead, May’s plan wisely retains of Brexit. Economic chaos in lieu of a deal is give up the nuclear weapons and mis- never give up nuclear weapons and mis- tened to Japan, which is extremely con- close economic ties with the EU. That’s the worst outcome of all. siles that it has spent so much time and siles as a deterrent to the United States cerned about the end-of-war declaration, (Tribune News Service) money accumulating can be very much is not incomprehensible, but it cannot be and also suspected that Chinawas behind attributed to the Japanese artisan spirit. said that North Korea’s top leader always North Korea, which resulted in the US- The US and Chinese businesslike attitude makes rational judgments. North Korea deadlock. of parting with technologies and compa- Compared to the time of the first nu- The North Korean side also has a deep- nies inherited from previous generations clear crisis and the six-party talks, there seated mistrust of the United States, and if they can be sold for the right price is are some crucial differences now. It is of- shows no signs of releasing a list outlin- hard for Japanese to understand. Many ten pointed out that things move through ing its nuclear development programme. people around the world migrate to other summit diplomacy today. Direct negotia- Pyongyang is vigilant about the fact that countries in search of better lives and ed- tions with the top leader are the only way even if it reports the list honestly, if it con- Real American Carnage: ucational environments, even if their cur- of pushing North Korea to make a bold tradicts US intelligence, North Korea will rent situation is not critical. But Japanese policy shift. It is worth noting that the be accused of lying. I have also heard that rarely think that way. North Korean domestic media, including North Korea felt that although it made a Death By Guns Kim Jong-un is more of a pragmatist. Rodong Sinmun, mention the desire for concession to Japan over the abduction Not only did he suddenly execute Jang CVID. Kim Jong-un made public the full issue, it ultimately failed to gain anything, FTER lamenting “the crime and gangs deaths. A gun in the hand makes it all so Song-thaek, Vice Chairman of the Nation- text of the agreement that the North Ko- and sees this as a lesson to be learned. and drugs that have stolen too many very easy for someone to do the worst at al Defence Commission, who was also his rean leader made with the US and South The extreme mutual mistrust between Alives,” newly inaugurated President a moment when the abyss seems to open. uncle and closest aide, he has made nu- Korean presidents and also declared the the US and North Korea obstructs denu- Donald Trump pledged: “This American Load, point, pull, die. merous other changes to his entourage. conclusion of the Byungjin line of carry- clearisation. The only way of breaking the carnage stops right here and right now.” Homicides, which plague big cities with At the Supreme People’s Assembly, Kim ing on economic construction and nuclear current stalemate is to break the previ- In 2017, his first year in office, nearly corrosive criminal cultures and policing in- makes sure that its members not only development at the same time. Kim also ous agreement into component parts at 40,000 Americans left this world suddenly ferior to the NYPD’s, and which troublingly present positive outcomes, but that they ordered that “American Empire,” a phrase a second US-North Korea Summit. In and violently when bullet entered brain or rose last year, are most of the rest of the also speak up about problems without that had been used consistently for more a unitary society where policies are not chest or gut, the highest number of firearm total. fail. Kim is known to act without warning than half a century, no longer be used. allowed to be interpreted in an original deaths in at least 40 years. We can talk and talk and talk and talk to gain insight into the realities of the do- If North Korea continues to make way, all but the top leader are forced to These lives were not taken by immi- and talk and talk and talk around it, or we mestic economy. It seems quite likely that no progress, there is little hope that eco- be conservative. It is essential for the grant hordes flooding across the border. can finally face a fact that stares us in the he has examined the advantages and dis- nomic sanctions will be lifted, let alone two leaders to make mutual concessions The call to the emergency room or the mor- face as plainly as the barrel of a gun: Easy advantages of retaining nuclear weapons that diplomatic relations with the United about a specific roadmap for denucleari- tuary came from inside the house. access to firearms and ammunition is kill- for decades to come. States will be normalised. In this situa- sation, while creating a timetable. Suicides account for six in 10 gun ing Americans in droves. Yet the top leader’s decision does not tion, the path to advanced growth that (Tribune News Service) always translate into the right choice for Kim has shown the nation will be closed. (Atsuhito Isozaki is an Associ- North Korea. Kim Jong-il apologised for The North Korean side will not be al- ate Professor at Keio University.) Qatar, International Law, And The United Nations Qatar’s principle-based response to the blockade speaks volumes about the nation’s commitment – and respect for- international law

SUSAN L KARAMANIAN ment to achieve international cooperation sional measures in Qatar’s favour, and the “in promoting and encouraging respect for case is ongoing. HIS week, the human rights.” Furthermore, on March 8, 2018, Qa- Secretary-Gener- Qatar acceded to the UN Charter, and tar filed communications against Saudi al of the United became a member of the United Nations Arabia and the UAE for non-compliance Nations, António in 1971. under ICERD before the UN committee TGuterres, pre- The UN Charter established the foun- overseeing ICERD. sented a public lecture dation for the organisation to develop In addition, Qatar has filed com- at Hamad Bin Khalifa treaties - agreements between countries. plaints against respective blockade coun- University (HBKU) Numerous UN treaties are now in force, tries before the ICAO Council for viola- during which he un- including nine core UN international hu- tions of air treaties. The ICAO Council derscored the need for man rights instruments. The latter define rejected preliminary challenges to Qatar’s multilateralism to address today’s global a nation’s human rights obligations, typi- complaints, and the blockading countries challenges. The occasion enabled us to cally as to individuals in the territory or are now appealing the ICAO Council deci- reflect on the contributions of the United under the jurisdiction of the country, and sions to the ICJ. Nations to international law, particularly create means to monitor compliance and – Although predicting the results of within the context of the ongoing blockade perhaps - resolve disputes under the trea- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres these actions is difficult, Qatar’s elected against Qatar by Saudi Arabia, the United ty. Qatar is a party to a number of treaties, law-based response to the blockade com- Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain and Egypt. including the International Convention on ports with the letter and spirit of Article After the horrors of World War II, vari- the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Dis- Qatar acceded to the UN Charter, and became a member of the United Nations in 1971 1 of the UN Charter, and speaks volumes ous countries came together in 1945 and crimination (ICERD), as are the blockad- about the nation’s dedication to – and re- established the United Nations. One of ing countries. treaties, to which many countries, includ- based on their consent. spect for - international law. the UN’s purposes, as reflected in Article Secondly, the UN Charter enabled the ing Qatar and the blockading countries in In response to the June 2017 blockade, 1 of the UN Charter, is the peaceful set- UN to have specialised agencies such as certain instances, are parties. Qatar has embraced the UN’s internation- (Susan L Karamanian is Dean of tlement of international disputes “in con- the International Civil Aviation Organiza- Thirdly, the UN Charter created the al law machinery, filing a case before the College of Law and Public Policy at formity with the principles of justice and tion (ICAO) to oversee international air UN’s principal judicial organ, the Interna- ICJ, alleging that the UAE violated ICERD Hamad Bin Khalifa University, and international law.” Additionally, Article transportation. The ICAO Council resolves tional Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, in expelling Qataris from their territory. was Vice President of the American So- 1 affirmed the member nations’ commit- complaints relating to various aviation to resolve disputes between countries On July 23, 2018, the ICJ issued provi- ciety of International Law, 1996-1998.)

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KUWAIT City: Germany and Kuwait agreed to expand cooperation on Sunday. German JOHANNESBURG: Sixty-two al-Shabaab militants were killed in airstrikes carried out by the US in Soma- Foreign Minister Heiko Maas signed a corresponding declaration of intent with his Kuwaiti lia on the weekend, the latest in a series of strikes the US has carried out in the East African nation NEWS counterpart, Sabah Khaled Al Sabah, during a visit to the Gulf country. The agreement as part of its counterterrorism efforts. The six strikes on Saturday and Sunday hit near Gandarshe, a IN BRIEF includes areas such as exchanging diplomats and experts as well as humanitarian relief town south-west of the capital Mogadishu. They targeted a known al-Shabaab encampment and were action. Another major topic during their talks was the peace process in Yemen. Kuwait is coordinated with the Somali government, the US said in a statement on Monday. “Alongside our Somali helping to mediate talks to end the four-year civil war between Saudi-backed government and international partners, we are committed to preventing al-Shabaab from taking advantage of safe forces and Iran-supported Houthi rebels in the country. (DPA) havens from which they can build capacity and attack the people of Somalia.” (DPA) UN Syria envoy to host envoys from Russia, Turkey, Iran Hundreds flee as Boko Haram AFP Lavrov will attend, a spokesper- Sudan’s Bashir GENEVA son from his office said. A Turk- burns homes in Nigeria village ish diplomatic source said that meets Assad in THE outgoing UN envoy for Ankara’s top envoy Mevlut Ca- Syria will meet top diplomats vusoglu will be in Geneva along Damascus AFP be identified said troops and Maiborti resident Abacha Kaka from Iran, Russia and Tur- with Iranian foreign minister DAMASCUS: Sudan’s Presi- KANO, NIGERIA fighter jets were deployed to the said. Militia leader Babakura key this week, his office said Mohammad Javad Zarif. dent Omar al-Bachir visited village and scrambled to push Kolo said the militants were Monday, in a final bid to make The UN did not immedi- Damascus on Sunday, the HUNDREDS fled late Sunday out the militants after “fierce later forced out of the village by headway towards a new Syr- ately confirm the list of at- Syrian presidency said, in after Boko Haram burned their battle”. It was not clear if there troops with aerial support. ian constitution. tendees. The planned con- his first such visit to the homes near Nigeria’s northeast- were casualties in the attack “Unfortunately, the terror- The talks scheduled for stitutional committee was UN Syria Envoy Staffan de Mistura. war-torn country since the ern city of Maiduguri, residents which once again highlighted ists succeeded in setting fire to Tuesday in Geneva will likely agreed at a Russia-hosted start of the conflict. said. Boko Haram fighters in the fragile security situation in the village and burning it down be one of Staffan de Mistura’s conference in January. has said it will only discuss “President Omar Has- several trucks stormed Maiborti the restive region. completely,” he added. last meetings with major play- But it has run into objec- altering the current one. In san al-Bashir... arrived this village, five kilometres (miles) “They (Boko Haram) came Boko Haram has in re- ers in the Syrian conflict, as the tions from the Syrian gov- October, Damascus rejected a afternoon on a visit to the outside Maiduguri, firing in- around 5:30 pm (1630GMT) cent months launched at- veteran UN diplomat is due to ernment. The opposition has list presented by de Mistura of Syrian Arab Republic,” the discriminately and setting fire and started firing in the village tacks in a bid to capture Mai- step down in the coming days. pushed for an entirely new 50 civil society representatives presidency said. (AFP) to homes, they said. A military which made us abandon our duguri, the birthplace of its Russian foreign minister Sergei constitution, but Damascus and technical experts. officer who did not want to homes and flee to Maiduguri,” founder Mohammed Yusuf. Canada mulls scraping Saudi arms deal over Clashes continue in Hodeida Yemen, Khashoggi

AFP in an interview with CTV. ahead of truce from today MONTREAL “We inherited actually a (Can)$15 billion contract signed CANADA is looking into ways by (former prime minister) The ceasefire is supposed to be followed by pullout of fighters from the port city to cancel a giant 2014 weapons Stephen Harper to export light- deal with Saudi Arabia, Prime armored vehicles to Saudi Ara- Minister Justin Trudeau said bia,” he said. Sunday, as criticism mounts “We are engaged with the over the kingdom’s role in the export permits to try and see if murder of journalist Jamal there is a way of no longer ex- Khashoggi and the Riyadh-led porting these vehicles to Saudi war in Yemen. Arabia,” he added. Trudeau had earlier said The penalty for break- that it would be “extremely dif- ing the contract could exceed ficult” to withdraw from the Can$1 billion, Trudeau said in contract, signed by the previous an interview with CBC Radio conservative administration, in October. “without Canadians paying ex- Trudeau has been criticized by political opponents and Hu- man Rights activists for failing to cancel the contract. Ontario-based manufac- turer General Dynamic Land Systems Canada inked the deal in 2014 to supply 928 LAV 6 armored personnel carriers to Saudi Arabia. The deal, worth US$11.5 billion, was the largest arms deal in Canadian history. But the contract was scaled back earlier this year, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau. amid protests, to 742, drop- ping heavy assault versions orbitant penalties.” But as evi- equipped with cannons that dence emerged of direct Saudi activists and opposition poli- involvement in Khashoggi’s ticians warned could be used murder on October 2, Canada against civilians and to help in late November announced Riyadh wage war in Yemen. sanctions against 17 Saudi na- Khashoggi, a US resident tionals linked to killing. who wrote for The Washington “The murder of a journal- Post and had been a critic of ist is absolutely unacceptable Crown Prince Mohammed bin and that’s why Canada from the Salman, was lured to the Saudi very beginning had been de- consulate in Istanbul, killed A building badly damaged in Saudi-led bombing in Yemen’s rebel-held city of Hodeida, on Monday. (AFP) manding answers and solutions and dismembered, according to on that,” Trudeau said Sunday Turkish officials. AFP that the ceasefire would begin tors Without Borders (MSF) January for more talks to define DUBAI at midnight Monday. MSF concern voiced alarm about “the con- the framework for negotiations An official in the Saudi-led tinuous fighting” in Hodeida. on a comprehensive peace set- A ceasefire in Yemen’s battle- coalition confirmed the timing, O Doctors Without Borders The medical aid group said tlement. Turkeish PM vows to ‘remove’ ground port city of Hodeida adding that details on imple- (MSF) voiced alarm about its teams on the ground were The coalition official said and its surroundings will start menting the truce deal “were “the continuous fighting” in treating victims of gunshots, Monday that the agreement Kurd militia east of Euphrates on Tuesday, officials say, after not clear at the beginning”. Hodeida. The medical aid shelling and air strikes, urging stipulated the rebels should renewed fighting threatened The coalition “has no in- group said its teams on warring parties “to respect the withdraw from all ports in ANKARA: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday vowed the hard-won accord struck in tention of violating the agree- the ground were treating presence of civilians and health Hodeida by midnight on De- Turkey would remove a Kurdish militia viewed as terrorists by Sweden. ment... unless the Huthis victims of gunshots, infrastructures”. cember 31 and that both pro- Ankara from northern Syria if the US failed to ensure fighters The deal announced on violate and dishonour it,” the UN envoy Martin Griffiths government forces and Huthis leave the east of the Euphrates. Thursday between Yemen’s official said, speaking on condi- shelling and air strikes, said on Sunday that the UN pull out of the city completely The threat comes after Erdogan spoke on the phone with Saudi-backed government tion of anonymity. urging warring parties “to was working with both sides to by midnight on January 7. US President Donald Trump on Friday when the pair agreed to and the Huthi rebels included Residents in Hodeida and respect the presence of ensure the ceasefire accord was Impoverished Yemen has ensure “more effective coordination” between their countries’ an “immediate ceasefire” in the surrounding areas have re- civilians and health “implemented timely and prop- been mired in fighting between operations in Syria. Hodeida, whose Red Sea port ported fierce fighting and air infrastructures” erly”. The truce is supposed to the Huthi rebels and troops The conversation followed threats from Erdogan last week serves as a crucial gateway for strikes in recent days, as clash- be followed by the withdrawal loyal to President Abedrabbo to launch an offensive against the US-backed Kurdish People’s humanitarian aid. es continued between Saudi- of fighters from Hodeida. Mansour Hadi since 2014. Protection Units (YPG) militia east of the Euphrates River, where A UN official, who request- backed government forces and could hear intermittent clashes A prisoner swap involv- The war escalated in 2015 there are American troops, within the “next few days”. ed anonymity, said that the the Iran-aligned Huthis. to the east and south of the city ing some 15,000 detainees is when a Saudi-led military coa- “I spoke with Trump. The terrorists must leave the east of delay to the halt in hostilities At least 29 fighters, includ- on Monday. planned and a “mutual under- lition stepped in on the govern- the Euphrates. If they don’t go, we will remove them,” Erdogan until midnight (2100 GMT) on ing 22 Huthi rebels, were killed A pro-government military standing” was reached to facili- ment’s side. promised during a televised speech in the central Turkish prov- Monday was necessary for “op- on Saturday night in Hodeida official said that there were tate aid deliveries to Yemen’s The conflict has since killed ince of Konya. Turkey views the YPG as a “terrorist offshoot” of erational reasons”. province, a pro-government sporadic clashes, adding that a third city Taiz -- under the nearly 10,000 people, accord- the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which has waged Yemen’s Foreign Minister military source said. Two Ho- fire erupted in one of the facto- control of loyalists but besieged ing to the World Health Organ- an insurgency against the Turkish state since 1984. (AFP) Khaled al-Yamani also told deida residents reached by ries in the east of the city due to by rebels. The two sides also ization. But some rights groups state-run television late Sunday telephone told AFP that they strikes on Sunday night. Doc- agreed to meet again in late believe the toll to be far higher. Israel army destroys house UN appeals for reduced funds for Palestinians amid US cuts of Palestinian in West Bank AFP different mechanisms includ- the occupied West Bank. The AFP Israeli military did not imme- RAMALLAH, PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES ing the UN agency for Palestin- majority of the funds will go to NABLUS, PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES diately comment on the opera- ian refugees UNRWA. the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, tion. Naalwa, 23, was killed by THE United Nations on Mon- The appeal for funds, called where two million Palestinians ISRAELI forces destroyed the the Israeli army last Thursday day urged donor states to give the Humanitarian Response live crammed into a small ter- home of a Palestinian accused after a two-month manhunt. $350 million in aid for Palestin- Plan and done in conjunction ritory under an Israel block- of killing two Israelis, in an He was accused of killing ians in 2019, saying it needed with Palestinian authorities, re- ade, with more than two thirds army raid that triggered clashes two Israeli colleagues in an in- more but had to be “realistic” ceived in the past $100 million relying on aid. overnight Monday, a journal- dustrial zone near the north- following swathing US cuts. in US funding. With its economy in a free ist said. Three people were in- ern West Bank Jewish settle- The UN said the appeal, Jamie McGoldrick, UN hu- fall and tensions with Israel jured by rubber bullets, official ment of Barkan. down from $539 million in manitarian coordinator for the rising, Gaza is imploding, UN Palestinian news agency Wafa The Palestinian Islam- 2018, was due to a lack of avail- Palestinian territories, said due envoy for the Middle East said. Hundreds of soldiers sur- ist movement Hamas claimed able donor funds across the to a lack of donors the UN had Nickolay Mladenov warned rounded the house in a suburb Naalwa as one of its fighters. globe. It aims to support 1.4 to be more “realistic” when ask- in October. of Tulkarm in the north of the Speaking at a cabinet meeting million Palestinians through ing for funds. Last year the UN appeal re- West Bank, the journalist said. on Sunday, Israeli Prime Min- more than 200 projects. “We have taken this hu- ceived only $220 million of the The army destroyed the ister Benjamin Netanyahu said The United States has an- manitarian response plan to funds requested. walls of Ashraf Naalwa’s home he had ordered “the accelera- nounced it will cut almost all the most focused and priori- Areas that have seen major on the ground and first floors tion of the demolition of terror- of its aid to Palestinians, hav- Palestinians whose houses were destroyed during 2014 war, sit at a tised it could possibly be,” he decreases in funding include of the house, before withdraw- ists’ homes” in the wake of the ing previously provided around UN-run school where they try to take refuge to protest against UNRWA’s said at the launch of the ap- water, food security and shel- ing on Monday morning. 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of dealing with the conse- Qatar’s foreign trade has risen by Taking Qatar quences of the siege, and are now in the process of devel- 16 percent despite the siege: Minister forward oping and planning the next phase. Qatar has proved its TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK circumstances currently sur- O Qatar’s openness to resilience and ability to oper- DOHA rounding Qatar, which has been foreign companies looking ate under any circumstances. under a siege for one and a half to invest in the industrial “We are not looking back MINISTER of Commerce and years, Kuwari said the country sector is an essential part but are seeking new opportu- Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed has strengthened relations with of the long-term journey nities. The 2022 FIFA World al Kuwari has emphasised the its global partners, putting up that Qatar is pursuing Cup is only a milestone in importance of global interde- an excellent performance as Qatar’s journey. The Qatar pendence amid ongoing inter- evidenced by its remarkable O The Qatar National National Vision 2030 is key national trade uncertainties economic growth this year. Vision 2030 is key to our to our transition from an oil- and tensions. Qatar’s foreign trade has transition from an oil-based based economy to a knowl- “Thanks to globalisation also risen by 16 percent de- edge economy which, along the world has turned into a spite the siege, he said, noting economy to a knowledge with investments, represent small village where no coun- that Qatar has accomplished a economy which, along with pillars of Qatar’s strategy.” try can thrive in isolation,” he great deal during this period. investments, represent The session brought to- noted. The lessons that Qatar pillars of Qatar’s strategy gether Volker Trier, deputy Kuwari delivered his re- has acquired over the past 18 CEO of the Association of marks during a session enti- months would have taken a German Chambers of Com- tled ‘Prospects for Interna- considerable period of time term journey that Qatar is merce and Industry, and tional Trade and Investment’, to assimilate, but numerous pursuing, he said, adding that Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari speaks at Doha Forum on Sunday. Stephane Garelli, former di- on the second day of the Doha opportunities were created these policies were unrelated rector of the World Economic Forum. within the framework of the to the blockade and adopted pects of international trade dures and decision-making to rights of beIN SPORTS group Forum and Professor at both The minister urged the Qatar National Vision 2030 to prior to the siege. and investment, Kuwari said ensure the commitment of all were infringed upon by a Sau- the International Institute for world to move forward with accelerate the vision’s imple- However, the unjust block- WTO rules should not be set parties to ratified agreements di Arabian TV channel. Management Development the Doha Development Agen- mentation, Kuwari said. ade has accelerated the imple- in stone. within the WTO’s framework. A formal complaint was (IMD), and at the University da, which sets ambitious He said Qatar has opened mentation of these policies, “The world is changing, The minister stressed filed to the WTO, Kuwari of Lausanne. objectives that serve both up to the world and engaged the minister said, and added and opposing changes to WTO the importance of respecting said, stressing the impor- The session was moder- developing and developed the international community, that Qatar has adopted nu- rules is incompatible with cur- WTO rules, and establish- tance of respecting the rules, ated by John Defterios, CNN countries. which has reacted positively, merous measures to weather rent developments and global ing a binding and effective regulations and agreements Business’ Emerging Markets “While national interests noting that globalisation and the situation, starting with openness,” Kuwari said. dispute resolution system or signed under the umbrella of Editor and Anchor. should be considered, the dy- national interests should go raising its LNG production ca- He noted that the WTO’s platform to quickly and effec- the WTO. Garelli said he believed namics of globalisation should hand-in-hand. pacity, the future of energy in concept was linked to creat- tively settle issues. Responding to a question the WTO ought to reform it- not be ignored, especially Qatar’s openness to for- the world. ing a fair trade environment. In this context, Kuwari about Qatar’s preparations self, noting that the organi- since no country can prosper eign companies looking to Touching on the World Therefore, the organisation’s pointed to recurring viola- to host the 2022 FIFA World zation cannot distance itself alone,” he pointed out. invest in the industrial sector Trade Organisation (WTO)’s rules can easily be amended tions against Qatar after the Cup, the minister said, “In my from a global economy struc- Despite the exceptional is an essential part of the long- role in enhancing the pros- to promote efficient proce- broadcasting rights and copy- opinion, we are past the stage tured around value chain.

Amir’s support boosts Qatari Qamco set to enter FTSE women to lead prominent EM Index: QNBFS report positions, says al Ahmadani TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA SATYENDRA PATHAK was boosted by the jump in DOHA Qamco’s shares on Sunday QATARI women have excelled to close more than 40 points in all fields, and in the last two QATAR Aluminium Manu- higher. decades Qatari women have facturing Company (Qamco), “Qamco’s debut on the attained leading roles in the which listed as the 46th com- exchange definitely drove the transformation of the coun- pany on Qatar Stock Exchange index higher in its first trading try’s economic, political, social, (QSE) on Sunday, is likely to day, as the stock was up 30 educational, and sports sectors, be fast-tracked into the FTSE percent, and dominated trad- Qatar Chamber board member EM Index effective after close ing activity in terms of both Ibtihaj al Ahmadani has said. of business for the trading of traded volumes and value “This acheivement is cred- week on Thursday, QNB Fi- traded,” Faisal Hasan, chief ited to the support lent by the nancial Services (QNBFS) has business development officer Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin said in a report on Monday. at Kamco Investment Compa- Hamad al Thani, following in Qatar Chamber board member Ibtihaj al Ahmadani (right) with Index compiler FTSE Rus- ny, has been quoted as saying the footsteps of the father Amir President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Gabriela Cuevas sel had said earlier in Decem- by a news agency. HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khal- Barron, in Doha on Monday. ber that if Qamco shares met “Next triggers for the ifa al Thani and Her Highness through participation in the a given threshold at the end stock will definitely be higher Sheikha Moza bint Nasser’s ad- economic and political fields. of their first day of trading, it foreign investor participation vocate roles,” she added. According to Ministry of would include them into its and inclusion into the list Ahmadani was speaking Development Planning and emerging markets index fol- After rising a whopping 30 percent on its debut day, share price of of index compilers such as during a meeting with the Presi- Statistics 2017 data, the per- lowing a scheduled review, Qamco dropped 4.69 percent on Monday. FTSE,” he said. dent of the Inter-Parliamentary centage of women working in with trading in the updated According to QNBFS, bet- Union Gabriela Cuevas Barron QR25 bn in Qatar reached 37 percent in index due to begin on Decem- of pre-IPO hype. That said, ter than expected dividends in the presence of a number of the age groups of 25-29, and ber 24. the fast-track entry to FTSE to be announced by Qamco leading Qatari women working local market 49 percent in the age groups One of the current thresh- EM will bring in significant could drive the stock price in public and private sectors. Qatari women have invested of 30-34. olds for FTSE Middle East passive buying this Thurs- further, he said. The meeting reviewed the Ahmadani said the of- & Africa shares to be fast- day,” Akber Khan, senior di- Another important cata- role of women in the society in all sectors of economy, ficial statistics indicated that tracked into the index is for rector of asset management lyst for Qamco would be the and ways of helping them to Ahmadani said affirming that the representation of Qatari the stock to have a market Top stock at Al Rayan Investment, said. announcement of a sizable reach leading positions in all the value of investments of women in decision-making capitalisation of at least $1.54 “While closing up 30 per- capacity expansion project at fields such as politics, econo- Qatari businesswomen in the positions was currently at 30 Qamco was the most-traded local market has reached billion, which Qamco exceed- stock on the QSE both on cent, Qamco accounted for Qatalum, it said. my, science and development. percent. ed at the end of its first day’s an eye-opening two-thirds “Such an expansion might Barron said she managed QR25 billion “Today women lead as trading, data from the Qatar’s Sunday and Monday, grabbing of the QSE’s value traded on affect Qatalum’s and thereby to obtain this leading position ministers, members of the stock exchange showed. 65 percent of the exchange’s Sunday, underlining the suc- Qamco’s dividend yield. On due to perseverance and dili- Advisory ( Shoura) Council, Qamco was the most- traded volume on Monday and cess of this listing,” Khan told the other hand, it will convert gence although her country is tory performed a vital role in as board member of Qatar traded stock on the QSE almost 78 percent of the Qatar Tribune. Qamco into a growth stock, not a major world country. the society, affirming that they Chamber, the Central Munici- both on Sunday and Monday, traded volume on Sunday On its debut day, the hence adding a growth premi- She noted that she faced had to carry all responsibilities pal Council, Qatar Foundation, grabbing 65 percent of the stock closed at QR13.01 after um to Qamco’s share price,” many challenges and obstacles during the male population’s Hamad Medical Corporation, exchange’s traded volume on reaching an intraday-high of QNBFS said in the report. before she came absence during the pearl div- Doha Film Institute, entrepre- Monday and almost 78 per- share price of Qamco dropped QR18.9. It, however, closed Qatar’s stock market has to this post. ing seasons. neurial sports initiatives, and cent of the traded volume on 4.69 percent on Monday. at QR12.4 on Monday. emerged as the the best-per- She hailed the experiment “Today, together with their family businesses,” she added. Sunday. “The surge on the first day Qatar’s stock market in- forming GCC market since of Qatari woman as well as Qa- fellow men, they have realised She also noted that in the After rising a whopping was less about fundamentals dex closed mainly flat on the start of the year, gaining tari legislations that provided Qatar National Vision 2030’s business community, Qatari 30 percent on its debut day, and more about the triumph Monday, while the index over 23 percent. her with all rights and paved goal of building a future that women have invested in all the ways for innovation and relies on all of its society’s capa- sectors of economy, affirming helped her reach leading posi- bilities,” she said, assuring that that the value of investments tions in all fields. QNV 2030 stresses the signifi- of Qatari businesswomen in Quick read Ahmadani said Qatari cance of enhancing women’s the local market has reached Handelsblatt women have throughout his- role in society, specifically QR25 billion. Google to spend QFC denies report $1 bn on NY campus on Deutsche Bank investment ALPHABET’S Google is investing more than $1 billion on a new REUTERS creasing its stake in Deutsche part of an investment into any campus in New York, becoming DOHA Bank from a current 6.1 per- specific German institution,” the second major technology cent holding. QFC said in a statement on Qatar, Syria to boost trade ties company after Amazon to pick THE Qatar Financial Center QFC CEO Yousuf Mo- Monday. QATAR Chamber of Com- feed trade. the Qatari market, noting that America’s financial capital to (QFC) released a statement on hamed al Jaida, reiterated at It said Jaida had said “It’s merce and Industry (QC) held a QC First Vice-President Mo- there are great opportunities for expand and create thousands of Monday distancing itself from an event last week that Qatar not all small and medium en- meeting with Syrian business- hammed bin Tawar al Kuwari establishing more partnerships jobs. The 1.7 million square-foot a newspaper report which said plans to invest 10 billion euros terprises, the first amount men delegation, and discussed said the meeting will strengthen between Qatari and Syrian campus, called Google Hudson it planned to raise its stake in in Germany over the next dec- which I am familiar with is go- cooperation in several fields trade and investment coopera- businessmen inside and outside Square, will include leased Deutsche Bank. ade. ing to a huge German financial including energy, real estate tion between the two countries. Qatar in various sectors such properties at Hudson Street and German newspaper Han- “This comes in view of Qa- institution,” noting this “does development, textile industry, He said that there are as agriculture, manufacturing, Washington Street. (REUTERS) delsblatt reported on Sunday tar’s overall commitment to not reference any specific Ger- agriculture, communications, about 2,000 Qatari-Syrian food, educational services, tour- that Qatar is considering in- the German market and not as man entity”. automobile, meat, poultry and joint companies operating in ism and others. (QNA) www.guide.com.qa  Tuesday December 18, 2018

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News in brief Doha Bank marks N-Day with Malaysia files criminal charges against Goldman Sachs over 1MDB scandal KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia filed criminal charges on Monday against Goldman Sachs and two of its former employees over traditional, cultural activities the alleged theft of billions of dollars, heaping fresh pressure on the Wall Street titan over the 1MDB scandal. Goldman subsidiaries and ex-bankers Tim Leissner and Ng The bank celebrates rich history and traditions of Qatar and values of brotherhood and unity Chong Hwa are accused of misappropriating $2.7 billion, brib- ing officials and giving false statements in relation to bond is- sues they arranged for state fund 1MDB. Allegations that huge sums were looted from the investment vehicle and used to buy everything from yachts to artwork, in a fraud that involved former Malaysian leader Najib Razak, contributed to the last government’s shock defeat at May elections. Both former Gold- man employees had already been charged over the scandal in the US last month, with Leissner pleading guilty while Ng was arrested in Malaysia. (AFP)

Nissan fails to agree on replacement for Ghosn as tensions with Renault grow TOKYO: The board of automaker Nissan failed Monday to agree a replacement for former chairman Carlos Ghosn after his arrest for financial misconduct, as tensions grow in the firm’s alliance with Renault. The Japanese company removed Ghosn from his post last month after he was detained on allegations of under-reporting his salary. But it failed Monday to name a replacement, with CEO Hiroto Saikawa saying a committee advising the board on the decision needed more time. “It was decided that the committee wishes to continue discussions, we accepted that,” he told a press conference after the board met in Yokohama. Media reports ahead of the meeting suggested the board was unlikely to reach a decision soon, in part because of open discord with French automaker Renault. (AFP)

France to bring tax US and China trade on large internet, barbs at WTO amid technology firms calls for reform PARIS: France will introduce GENEVA: The United States its own tax on large internet said on Monday that China’s and technology companies “unfair competitive prac- Doha Bank’s Chairman of the Board of Directors Sheikh Fahad bin Mohammad bin Jabor al Thani along with other top officials of the bank celebrated the National Day at its head- from January 1, Finance tices” were harming foreign quarters in Doha on Monday. Minister Bruno Le Maire companies and workers in a said Monday amid difficul- way that violates World Trade TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK portunity to emphasise the ties in finalising a new EU- Organization (WTO) rules, but DOHA Qatari identity and ideals and wide levy. vowed to lead reform efforts. pay homage to those who con- France has been push- US trade ambassador DOHA Bank marked the Qatar tributed towards building this ing hard for a new so-called Dennis Shea drew fire from National Day with several tra- great nation.” “GAFA tax” -- named after Chinese envoy Zhang Xi- ditional activities and cultural Sheikh Abdul Rehman bin Google, Apple, Facebook angchen who said the Trump festivities at its headquarters Mohammad bin Jabor al Tha- and Amazon -- to ensure administration’s tariffs on on Monday. ni, Managing Director of Doha the global giants pay a fair steel and aluminum products The day-long celebra- Bank, said, “The National Day share of taxes on their mas- allowed protectionism under tion featured the presence of is the perfect occasion for us to sive business operations in the guise of dubious national VIPs, the bank’s leadership, reminisce about Qatar’s mile- Europe. security concerns. senior management as well as stones and accomplishments “The tax will be intro- The heated words, in employees and their families. over the years. duced whatever happens on texts seen by Reuters, were Doha Bank’s Chairman of “It gives me great pleasure January 1 and it will be for exchanged at the start of a the Board of Directors Sheikh to congratulate our respected the whole of 2019 for an closed-door review of U.S. Fahad bin Mohammad bin Ja- leaders on this occasion and amount that we estimate at trade policies, held every bor al Thani, Managing Direc- the people of Qatar and all 500 million euros ($570 mil- two years at the WTO, which tor, Sheikh Abdul Rehman bin those who reside on this be- lion),” Le Maire told a press continues on Wednesday. Mohammad bin Jabor al Tha- Malki, independent member tional songs. my warmest congratulations loved landed. conference in Paris. The low Shea expressed concern ni, Group CEO, Dr R Seethara- and Nasser Khalid Nasser Ab- Decorated with the nation- and greetings to Amir His “At Doha Bank, we take tax rates paid by US tech about the WTO dispute settle- man and head of Administra- dullah al Mesnad, independ- al flag’s colours of white and Highness Sheikh Tamim bin pride in the pivotal role we giants in Europe has repeat- ment system having “strayed tion and Property Department ent member were present on maroon, Doha Bank’s head- Hamad al Thani, our custom- play in the development of our edly caused anger among far from the system agreed Ahmed Ali al Henzab, head of the occasion. quarters received guests all the ers, stakeholders, partners, nation’s economy. We con- voters in many European to by members” and said Administration and Property The festivities promoting day with an array of traditional colleagues and the people of tinue to be fully committed to countries but the 28-mem- that the Appellate Body had Department, Sh Abdulla bin the rich history and traditions Qatari food and confectionary. Qatar on the occasion of the supporting our leaderships’ ber bloc is divided on how to overreached in some legal Mohammad bin Jabor al Tha- of Qatar as well as the values Sheikh Fahad bin Mo- National Day. vision and striving to achieve tackle the issue. (AFP) interpretations. (REUTERS) ni, member of board of direc- of brotherhood and unity in- hammad bin Jabor al Thani, “The most festive day in prosperity and success in the tors, Ali Ibrahim Abdullah al cluded Ardha dance and na- said: “I would like to extend our country is the perfect op- near future.” Qatar Chamber celebrates National Day CB celebrates QND through TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK CSR activities, staff events DOHA

QATAR Chamber (QC) or- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK patience and giving. social responsibility commit- ganised an array of activities DOHA Besides, Commercial Bank ments, the Commercial Bank to celebrate the country’s Na- showcased a new song (sheila) has created and distributed a tional Day in the presence of COMMERCIAL Bank held a called ‘Yeslam Tamim’ and limited edition set of national the Director-General Saleh special celebration on Monday organised a wide range of ac- day souvenirs for children. bin Hamad al Sharqi and all to mark the achievements of tivities for its employees that The bank distributed the the staff. Qatar under the leadership of celebrated the rich heritage, souvenirs to schools, hospitals The building of the cham- the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim culture and history of Qatar, and the Qatar Society for Re- ber has been decorated with bin Hamad al Thani. reflecting the love and loyalty habilitation of People with Spe- Qatar’s flags and slogans for Qatar Chamber’s top officials and employees mark the National Day in Doha on Monday. The bank’s chairman, of the bank’s employees to the cial Needs. The bank also pro- this year’s celebration. members of the board of direc- Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin duced a film in Souq Waqif that QC Chairman Shekih represents an opportunity to ments at all levels,” he added. the chamber has attained a tors, executive management, Hamad al Thani. featuring traders talking about Khalifa bin Jaasim al Thani unite around the wise leader- The QC chairman pointed number of important achieve- employees and clients attended Commercial Bank Chair- their memories and what Qatar congratulated the Amir HH ship that has been working for out that the Qatari economy ments during 2018 and has the ceremony at its headquar- man Sheikh Abdulla bin Ali National Day meant to them. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al growth and progress of Qatar is not affected by the siege. continued its pioneering role ters in West Bay. bin Jabor al Thani, said, “The Omar Hussain Alfardan, Thani, the Father Amir HH and has been following the Rather, it has grown in all to serve and protect the pri- As part of the programme, slogan of this year’s Qatar Na- Managing Director of Com- Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al path initiated by the founder sectors, especially in the non- vate sector. a traditional musical operette, tional Day (QND) is ‘As long mercial Bank, said, “Com- Thani, the Deputy Amir HH of the state to promote the oil sectors, which have sig- Outlining the achieve- ‘Hadza Al Dasha’ was present- as it was proven by our deeds’, mercial Bank has been part of Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad pride and dignity. nificantly developed, thanks ments of the chamber in ed to guests. which is a verse in a poem by Qatar’s banking industry for al Thani and the Qatari peo- “It is also a national op- to the diversification plans of 2018, he said it held new elec- The operette told the story Qatar’s Founder Sheikh Jassim the last 44 years and the Qatar ple on the occasion. portunity during which we the Leadership. tions for the QC Board of Di- of sailors preparing to depart bin Mohammed bin Thani. At National Day activities that we The National Day, he said, remember Qatar’s achieve- Sheikh Khalifa said that rectors. for a voyage in search of their Commercial Bank, this princi- have organised for our employ- livelihood at sea by saying ple acts as our guiding light not ees are in line with our com- goodbye to their family and only when organising our Qa- mitment to Qatar and the com- loved ones, reflecting the val- tar National Day celebrations, munity. The activities allow ues, traditions and culture of but throughout the year in all our team to collectively bond Tips for protection from cyber threats: Booz Allen Qatari society with its empha- the Bank’s activities.” and express their appreciation sis on overcoming struggles, In line with its corporate of Qatar.” TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK (POS) terminals are another infrastructure are increasingly Do not wait until it’s too DOHA weak spot for retailers. Trans- being targeted with advanced late. Retain the services of national groups such as FIN6 malware variants to intercept a managed security services AS the holiday shopping sea- target companies providing payment card data and com- provider (MSSP) in advance. son begins, cyber savvy retail- POS services to retailers and munications.” It is easier to anticipate and ers in the Gulf stand to reap have shown skill compromis- Ziad Nasrallah, Princi- prevent a cyber incident than the benefits of substantial ing networks to access pay- pal at Booz Allen Hamilton, clean one up. growth in the e-commerce ment card data stored on POS added: “The growth in mobile Develop and rehearse re- sector. terminals. shopping throughout the Gulf sponse plans. Developing a re- However, while e-com- Cybercriminals are also region is creating a target-rich sponse plan is only part of the merce enjoys rapid growth, targeting computers through- environment for cybercrimi- battle. Plans and staff must be global attack trends indicate out the Middle East to mine nal networks to increase their tested through exercises and that the retail support sector cryptocurrencies. operations.” simulated crises so company continues to be a popular tar- Jay Townsend, Principal Booz Allen Hamilton out- employees, from cashiers to C- get for cybercriminals, accord- at Booz Allen Hamilton, said: lines a few top tips for retail- suite executives, know exactly ing to Booz Allen Hamilton “While e-commerce is enjoy- ers and customers to protect how to respond when an inci- For example, the cyber- ing rapid growth in the Gulf, themselves against cyber dent occurs. criminal operation ‘MageCart’ it has been popular far longer threats during the upcoming Outdated software poses targets online retailers by elsewhere in the world and peak festive season. a threat to the security of pay- creating websites that mimic cybercriminals have gained Cybercriminals prefer easy ment systems and customer their victims’ websites and in- decades of experience honing targets. Poorly maintained data so retailers must estab- serts malicious code to capture their craft targeting consum- websites and unsecured e- lish soft ware management card data. ers and companies online. commerce platforms are at- regimes to regularly apply se- Physical point-of-sale Gulf-based retailers and their tractive to cybercriminals. . curity patches. Commercial Bank celebrated the National Day at its headquarters in Doha on Monday. Messi hits hat-trick as Barcelona destroy Levante PAGE 22

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018 ‘IAAF 2019 World Athletics C’ship will reflect Qatar National Vision 2030’

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA Qatar Stars League (QSL) CEO Hani Taleb Ballan. QATAR’S hosting of the pres- tigious IAAF 2019 World National Day Athletics Championships is in confirmation with the Qa- an opportunity tar National Vision 2030, to reiterate the IAAF Vice- President and Director General of Local Or- commitment ganising Committee Dahlan al Hamad has said. to Qatar’s “Qatar has designed its wise leadership: National Vision 2030 not only for sports but to promote com- QSL CEO prehensive development in all fields,” stressed Hamad. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Qatar will host the 17th DOHA edition of the world athletics championships from Septem- IAAF Vice- President and Director General of Local Organising Qatar’s legendary high jump athlete and IAAF Athlete of the Year 2017 Mutaz Essa Barshim, who is WHILE extending sin- ber 27 to October 6, 2019. Committee Dahlan al Hamad. nursing an injury, will also be back for the world championships to be held in Doha later this year. cere congratulations “Qatar today has a long to His Highness the legacy in hosting major world reaching this goal, which is tions of interest from literally With tickets now on sale, finish line seats. Whilst for Coe hailed the Qatari prepa- Amir Sheikh Tamim championships. In doing so, hosting the biggest athletics all corners of the world. excitement for the first World those new to athletics, af- rations for the event and said: bin Hamad al Thani, Qatar doesn’t look at itself, championships in the world, Fans as far and wide as Athletics Championship to be fordable options have been “Qatar has been hosting offi- His Highness the Fa- but always serves as a global so will be keen to organise an Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, staged in the Middle East is ex- made available to purchase cial IAAF events for over 21 ther Amir Sheikh sporting destination in the event that reflects Qatar Na- Canada, China, Cameroon, pected to spread even further. the tickets. Family and years and in the organising Hamad bin Khalifa al Arab world and the Middle tional Vision 2030.” Chile, South Africa to Sri Avid athletics fans can group discounts are also on committee we have a trusted Thani, the citizens and East,” he added. Since revealing to the Lanka and as close to Doha as select from an array of op- offer for those looking to partner who is committed to residents of the coun- Hamad stressed that world that the state-of-the-art Azerbaijan, Jordan, Syria and tions which allow them to attend with their families delivering a World Athletics try on the occasion of Doha began hosting athletics Khalifa International Stadium Tunisia, have all sought ticket follow their champion, sit in or groups of friends or col- Championship which makes National Day, the Qa- championships 21 years ago will host the event, the organ- information and have regis- traditional Arab cushioned leagues from work. a real difference to the world tar Stars League (QSL) and said, “We were aiming at isers have received registra- tered for tickets. Majlis seating or choose IAAF President Sebastian of athletics.” CEO Hani Taleb Ballan has said it is a time to celebrate and cherish for all people in Qa- tar, nationals and resi- Nathan dents alike. Al Annabi ready for Asian Cup 2019, “The National Day humbled has historic signifi- cance and symbolises by Tendulkar solidarity and unity. says Qatar coach Felix Sanchez The occasion is also praise an opportunity to re- QNA part of the training plan. iterate the commit- DOHA Three-time champions PERTH: Australian off- ment and loyalty to Iran are in Group D of the AFC spinner Nathan Lyon says is the wise leadership of COACH of the national foot- Asian Cup UAE 2019 with humbled after Indian legend our beloved country,” ball team Felix Sanchez has Iraq, Yemen and Vietnam. Sachin Tendulkar praised him he stated. said that the Qatar players are as a “very special” bowler. Ballan stressed the raring to go as they enter the THE SQUAD Lyon took 5-67 in India’s fact that Qatar had be- final stage of preparations be- GOALKEEPERS: Alireza Beiran- first innings 283 during the on- come one of the most fore participating in the 2019 vand (Persepolis), Hossein going second Test at Perth, the prominent countries Asian Cup, to be held in the Hosseini (Esteghlal), Payam seventh time he has bagged a in the region and the UAE from January 5 to Febru- Niazmand (Sepahan). five-wicket haul against them. world, and that was ary 1, 2019. The team will take Defenders: Ramin Rezaeian (Al- It put him alongside Sri Lanka the result of the huge part in Group E along with Shahania SC), Mohammadreza great Muttiah Muralitharan as boom witnessed by Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Khanzadeh (Qatar’s Al Ahli), the other bowler to achieve the the country across all North Korea. Rouzbeh Cheshmi (Esteghlal), feat, and it didn’t go unnoticed sectors. The develop- Sanchez said in a press Milad Mohammadi (Akhmat by Tendulkar. ment is being reflected conference that the team will Grozny), Vouria Ghafouri (Es- “Australia have got a very on all aspects of life, play four friendly matches teghlal), Mohammadhossein special spinner in @NathLy- thanks to the Almighty against Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Qatar football team coach Felix Sanchez. Qatar will play four friendly matches against Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Kananizadegan (Machine Sazi), on421,” he tweeted. God and our strong Algeria and Iran in the final Algeria and Iran at home as part of their final preparations for Asian Cup 2019 to be held in the UAE. Ehsan Haji Safi (Tractor Sazi), “He has got terrific vari- leadership. phase of preparation for the Pejman Montazeri (Esteghlal). ations and uses the pace and The QSL CEO said tournament. On the team’s ambition as tar’s group was a tough one, The team does not include Midfielders: Omid Ebrahimi bounce from the pitch to ex- the country’s leader- He said these matches they get ready to take part in and that all the teams in it de- players who are plying their (QATAR’S Al Ahli), Ashkan tract maximum value.” ship which is keenly will be a good opportunity to Asia Cup 2019, he said that serve their respect. trade in Europe, with the Foot- Dejagah (Tractor Sazi), Masoud Lyon said he was humbled watching the boom in prepare the players. every team goes into any com- ball Federation of Iran saying Shojaei (Tractor Sazi), Ahmad by such praise from the master sports sector is also Sanchez added that he had petition eyeing the title. Queiroz names Iran squad on its official website that Que- Nourollahi (Persepolis), Ali batsman. “That’s amazing to get working towards facil- several options for the teams He stressed that the Qa- for Doha stint iroz will name his final squad Karimi (Esteghlal). something like that from Sachin itating overall growth that would play friendlies dur- tari team’s goal is no different, Meanwhile, Carlos Queiroz of 23 on December 26. Strikers: Ali Gholizadeh Tendulkar,” he told reporters. in economic and cul- ing the last preparatory camp, saying that Qatari fans have has announced a 21-player The squad named on Sun- (Charleroi), Mehdi Taremi (Al “He’s obviously one of the great- tural aspects. As a re- but chose those four teams be- big hopes for the current batch Iran squad for their training day will be based in Doha Gharafa), Sardar Azmoun (Rubin est of all time to ever play the sult, Qatar has become cause they represent different of players. camp in Doha, ahead of the from December 17-24, with Kazan), Mehdi Torabi (Persepo- game. So, to get recognised from one of the most impor- schools of play. He maintained that Qa- AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019. a friendly against Qatar also lis), Ali Alipour (Persepolis). him it’s a massive honour.” (AFP) tant countries as far as sports and hosting of world-class events are concerned. “The National Day Lyon roars, Aussies close in on win is a time to renew the SCOREBOARD commitment and alle- SRI LANKA (1ST INNINGS): 282 AFP giance to the country, NEW ZEALAND (1ST INNS; OVERNIGHT 311-2) SCOREBOARD as His Highness the T. Latham not out 264, R. Taylor c Karunaratne b PERTH Amir has rightly said, Kumara 50, H. Nicholls c Rajitha b Perera 50, BJ AUSTRALIA (1ST INNINGS): 326 “Qatar deserves the Watling c Dickwella b Kumara 0, C. de Grandhomme SPINNER Nathan Lyon claimed INDIA (1ST INNINGS): 283 c Rajitha b de Silva 49, T. Southee run out AUSTRALIA (2ND INNINGS; OVERNIGHT 132-4) best”. (Chandimal) 6, N. Wagner c de Silva b Lakmal 0 the prized wicket of Indian cap- T. Head c Sharma b Shami 19, T. Paine c Kohli b “We thank God for A. Patel b Perera 6, T. Boult c Dickwella b Kumara 11 tain Virat Kohli as Australia Shami 37, P. Cummins b Bumrah 1, M. Starc b all the blessings and Extras: (lb5, nb2, w1) 8; TOTAL: (All out, 157.3 closed in on victory in the sec- Bumrah 14, N. Lyon c Vihari b Shami 5, J. Hazlewood security that we en- overs) 578 ond Test in Perth on Monday. not out 17; Extras: (b8, lb3, w4) 15 Fall of wickets: 3-312 (Taylor), 4-426 (Nicholls), 5-426 TOTAL: (All out, 93.2 overs) 243 joy. I pray to Almighty (Watling), 6-499 (de Grandhomme), 7-520 (Southee), Set 287 to win on an un- Fall of wickets: 5-192 (Paine), 6-192 (Finch), God to keep shower- 8-520 (Wagner), 9-549 (Patel), 10-578 (Boult). predictable pitch, India were 7-198 (Khawaja), 8-198 (Cummins), 9-207 (Lyon), ing choicest blessings Bowling: Lakmal 31-6-88-1 (1nb), Rajitha 34-5- reduced to 112 for five at 10-243 (Starc). on our country un- 144-0 (1w, 1nb), Mathews 4-3-1-0, Perera 40-1- stumps on the fourth day. Bowling: Sharma 16-1-45-1, Bumrah 25.2-10-39- 156-2, Kumara 31.3-2-127-4, de Silva 15-0-54-2, 3, Shami 24-8-56-6 (2w), Yadav 14-0-61-0 (2w), der the leadership of Gunathilaka 2-1-3-0. Hanuma Vihari was 24 not Vihari 14-4-31-0. His Highness Sheikh SRI LANKA (2ND INNINGS): M. Gunathilaka lbw out and Rishabh Pant was on 9. INDIA (2ND INNINGS): KL Rahul b Starc 0, M. Vijay Tamim bin Hamad al Boult 3, F. Karunaratne c Boult b Southee 10, D. de The visitors still needed b Lyon 20, C. Pujara c Paine b Hazlewood 4, V. Kohli Thani,” he said. Silva b Southee 0, K. Mendis not out 5, A Mathews 175 to win with just five wick- c Khawaja b Lyon 17, A. Rahane c Head b Hazlewood not out 2; TOTAL: (For 3 wickets, 12 overs) 20 30, H. Vihari not out 24, R. Pant not out 9; Extras: Fall of wickets: 1-5 (Gunathilaka), 2-10(de Silva), ets in hand as Australia seek to (b6, w2) 8; TOTAL: (For 5 wkts; 41 overs) 112 3-13 (Karunaratne). level the four-Test series. Fall of wickets: 1-0 (Rahul), 2-13 (Pujara), 3-48 Bowling: Southee 5-3-7-2, Boult 6-0-12-1, Wagner India lead 1-0 after victory Australia spinner Nathan Lyon (Kohli), 4-55 (Vijay), 5-98 (Rahane). ‘Monkeygate’ reignites 1-0-1-0. Toss: New Zealand. in Adelaide, but have never (centre) is congratulated by Bowling: Starc 10-2-28-1 (1w), Hazlewood 11-3- 24-2, Cummins 8-0-24-0 (1w) , Lyon 12-2-30-2. as Singh denies he won a Test series in Australia. teammates after he dismissed Toss: Australia. ‘broke down crying’ New Zealand’s Tom Latham during his unbeaten innings of 264 on Day Three of the first Test against The loss of Kohli appeared a India captain Virat Kohli on Sri Lanka at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on Monday. (AFP) fatal blow to their chances of a Day Four of their second Test was bowled off an inside edge PERTH: Indian spinner Harbhajan famous win. in Perth on Monday. (AFP) by Lyon, who took two for 30. Singh has refuted claims from Lyon dismissed Kohli for The pair of wickets continued Andrew Symonds that he broke Imperious Latham strokes epic 264 the seventh time in Test crick- clusion of the third day. a fine match for Lyon, who down and cried in apologising et, two more than any other The Australian wicket- picked up five in the Indian over the infamous “monkey- AFP Reserve after carrying his bat muth Karunaratne for 10 and bowler, when he had him keeper, looking for his first first innings to move into the gate” scandal.Symonds told Fox WELLINGTON and helping New Zealand to Dhananjaya de Silva for a duck. caught at slip by Usman Kha- win as skipper in five Tests top 25 all-time Test wicket- Sports that Singh “actually broke 578, a commanding first-in- The pair, along with short- waja for 17. since taking over from the dis- takers, currently on 333. down crying” after saying sorry NEW Zealand opener Tom nings lead of 296. ball specialist Neil Wagner, Kohli was unable to repeat graced Steve Smith, celebrated After Australia lost their when they met up in Mumbai. Latham flayed Sri Lanka’s Seamers Tim Southee and will be relishing the prospect the heroics of his first innings the dismissal with a cheeky last six wickets for 51 runs to be But the Indian took to Twitter to bowlers with an unbeaten 264 Trent Boult then combined to of having two full days to at- century, the ball catching the comment to not out batsman dismissed for 243, with Moh dispute this, saying: “When did Monday before the tourists’ remove Sri Lanka’s top order, tack Sri Lanka’s misfiring bat- outside edge as he probed Murali Vijay. “Murali, I know Shami claiming a career-best that happen??? Broke down?? top order failed again, leaving reducing them to 20 for three ting line-up. But the day be- forward defensively. His de- he’s your captain, but you can’t 6-56, India made a disastrous What for???” In a later tweet to them on the verge of a heavy at stumps on day three. longed to Latham, who added parture was the cause of great seriously like him as a bloke,” start to their run chase just be- his nine million followers he told first Test defeat in Wellington. Boult dismissed Danush- steadily to his overnight total delight for Australian captain Paine said, in comments fore tea. Opener KL Rahul fell Symonds to get over it. (AFP) Latham walked off to a ka Gunathilaka on three, of 121, offering no chances to Tim Paine, after the pair had picked up by microphone. to the 4th ball of the innings standing ovation at the Basin while Southee snared Di- the frustrate Sri Lankans. exchanged words at the con- Just two overs later Vijay from Mitchell Starc for a duck. 22 Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Sports Another perfect QTCC round for Khelaifi

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK stay behind Khelaifi as much ‘The second race was much DOHA as he could not. Ibrahim al Ab- more exciting as I started from dulghani took the racing lane last position due to the reverse HOLDER Abdulla al Khelaifi and he got stuck in the inside grid. Asiri had not finished the (Toyota S2000) extended his lane. He attempted to go fast first race so he started from impressive form and posted a but drifted into the gravel and the pole position and built a superb double in the second could not return. big gap. I managed to pass round of the Qatar Touring In the second race with the almost everyone easily except Car Championship at the Lo- reverse grid, Khelaifi started him. I got past him in the sev- Michail Pervolarakis of Greece caused the first upset of the Qatar F6 sail International Circuit. from the last position and had enth lap and kept the lead un- Futures Tennis Tournament with a three-set win over seventh seed In the first race, Khelaifi, an intense fight with Asiri in til the end,” Khelaifi added. Constantin Bittoun Kouzmine of France in Doha on Monday. who started from the pole the front. Eventually, Khelaifi After the second round, position, braved some spir- managed to clinch the race Khelaifi leads the standings ited challenge from newcomer and complete his second dou- with 64 points. Khaiat is sec- Pervolarakis stuns Ghanim al Maadheed (Toyo- ble in a row. Khaiat and Maad- ond, having a tally of 39 points toa GT86) before clinching it heed picked up the fourth and and Asiri holds the third spot with a gap of 1.398 seconds. fifth spots, respectively. with 36 points. One point The third place was taken by Khelaifi expressed his joy behind him is Maadheed in Kouzmine in Qatar Hamad al Sulaiti in Toyota at the second sweep of the sea- fourth, while in the fifth spot GT86. son. “The first race was nice, is Omran Karama (23 points). Mohammad al Khaiat despite difficulties due to the Abdulrahmam al Mannai F6 Futures opener (Toyota GT86) finished fourth strong wind. I had an exciting (QMMF President) and Khalid and Hamad al Asam (Honda lap with Asiri. Unfortunately al Remaihi (LCSC Vice-Pres- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the decider, breaking the rival Integra) was fifth. for him, he had an incident ident and General Manager) DOHA in the sixth and eighth games of Ahmed al Asiri had prob- and had to leave the track. I presented the trophies and the contest. lem with his tyres and could was safe and from that point prizes. GREEK Michail Pervolarakis Aslan Karatsev was the oth- not finish the race. His tyre I just had to control the race, The Qatar Touring Car had another impressive start er seeded player in action and choice resulted in his car not which I did without much Championship third round is as he stunned seventh seed the No. 2 from Russia cruised to Abdulla al Khelaifi won both the races of the Qatar Touring Car Cham- working as he had expected. In fuss,” Khelaifi commented af- slated for January 25 and 26, Constantin Bittoun Kouzmine a 6-1, 6-0 victory over German pionship second round at the Losail International Circuit. the first lap itself, Asiri tried to ter his third win of the season. 2019. in the Qatar F6 Futures Tennis Lucas Gerch. Tournament at the Khalifa In- Ruchard Muzaev knocked ternational Tennis and Squash out Kristian Lozan 6-4, 6-0 in Complex on Monday. all-Russia first-round clash but Quick read Pervolarakis, who qualified Italian Adelchi Virgili had to QOC Multisport Tournament gets positive response for the semi-finals in the Qatar work overtime in his marathon F4 and lost to eventual champi- 7-5, 5-7, 7-6(2) win against Cro- Tour de France winner TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK In the football event, on Tak Khunn Wang of France atian Duje Ajdukovic. Thomas voted UK DOHA Al Sadd team clinched the in the F5 quarters last week, Virgili piled pressure on this sports personality first place and (QR 8000), served three aces in his 6-7(4), challenger in the beginning of QATAR Olympic Committee in athletics Al Gharafa team 7-5, 6-2 victory. the tie-break. He led 4-1 and 6-2 LONDON: Geraint Thomas was (QOC) has successfully or- won the first place and (QR After sharing the first two before pulling off the victory in crowned the BBC’s UK sports ganised Multisport Tourna- 5000). sets, the Greek raced away with two hours and 37 minutes. personality of the year on Sun- ment 2018 that brought to- Al Modhahka was de- day after his maiden Grand Tour gether 548 participants who lighted by the success of the triumph in the Tour de France. competed in several sports. event and the wide participa- Formula One Welshman Thomas beat out For- The participants were di- tion of the athletes and said mula One world champion Lewis vided into 18 teams to com- “The QOC is keen to provide Ferrari to mark Schumacher’s 50th Hamilton and World Cup Golden pete in five sports, including all the community members birthday with special exhibition Boot winner Harry Kane into football, basketball, athlet- including men, women, chil- second and third respectively. ics, swimming and rugby. dren, professional and ama- MARANELLO: Formula One legend Michael Schumacher will be “IT is insane that I am stood Eight teams competed in teurs with the opportunity to honoured by Ferrari with a special exhibition to mark his 50th birthday here,” said Thomas. the basketball competitions, practice sport.” on January 3, the Italian team confirmed on Monday. Schumacher -- a “SEEING kids on their bikes 13 teams in football, 16 teams “We aim at organising a seven-time Formule One world champion -- suffered severe head inju- back home, you take great pride in swimming, 10 teams in In festive sport scene, fairs Section crowned the top multi-sport competition like ries in a skiing accident five years ago and has not been seen in public in winning this. It’s been an athletics, while rugby event Nasser al Modhahka, Head winners with the attendance Olympic Games and Asian since. The ‘Michael 50’ exhibition in the Ferrari Museum in Maranello amazing year for British sport brought 10 teams (men) and of the QOC Sport Develop- of representatives of teams, Games but for community will be run in association with the Keep Fighting Foundation launched and long may it continue.” (AFP) 6 teams (women). ment and Community Af- managers and players. members” two years ago by the Schumacher family. (AFP) Registration open for Doha Triathlon 2019 L’pool-Bayern, United

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK has grown rapidly during the DOHA past few years, especially in Qatar which provides excellent DOHA Triathlon has opened conditions to practice this sport, draw PSG in CL last 16 registration for its third edition and Doha Triathlon played a to be held on Friday 8th Febru- significant role in developing 50-50. The team has top play- ary 2019. this sport in the region. The first legs ers. We are also strong, it will Those wishing to par- It provides a fantastic op- be interesting,” Dortmund CEO ticipate in the event can visit portunity for triathletes to par- will be held in Hans-Joachim Watzke told Sky. www.doha-triathlon.com to ticipate in a scenic course in the February with the United, at a low ebb after register in either the Olympic heart of Doha, with swimming Sunday’s 3-1 defeat to Liver- or Sprint which offers registra- and transition based on the return matches pool, meet PSG for the first tion for both individuals and bay of the Museum of Islamic time and a formidable task team relays. Another choice is Art, followed by a great cycling scheduled for awaits against a side featuring the Super Sprint which is only leg along the Corniche, passing March Neymar and Kylian Mbappe for individuals and open for by Souq Waqif to the modern -- the world’s two most expen- both adults and kids aged be- skyline of West Bay, then a fi- AFP sive players. tween 13-15 years old. Also, a nal running course in the Mu- NYON, SWITZERLAND “It’s always difficult to play kids’ duathlon was introduced seum’s park. Manchester United,” said PSG this year for two age groups 7-9 In addition, the Qatar Tri- LIVERPOOL will take on fellow boss Thomas Tuchel. and 10-12 years old to allow all athlon Federation has set up five-time winners Bayern Mu- “They have lots of experi- family members to enjoy the a national scoreboard system nich in the last 16 of the Cham- ence in this competition, they’ve event. with a series of races through- pions League, while Jose Mour- won it numerous times. It’s al- The popularity of the sport out the season, for local athletes, inho’s struggling Manchester ways difficult to play at Old Traf- of triathlon in the Middle East that include Doha Triathlon. United face French giants Paris ford, it’s always a big challenge. Saint-Germain. “It’s the same thing against Holders Real Madrid were Mourinho. He has lots of ex- paired with Ajax in Monday’s perience in this competition draw in Nyon as the Spaniards and you must have respect,” Messi hits hat-trick as attempt to lift the trophy for Former Spanish football player Luis Garcia shows the slip of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) during the draw for he added. the fifth time in six seasons, the UEFA Champions League round of 16 at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon on Monday. (AFP) Manchester City’s direc- while Lionel Messi and Barce- tor of football Txiki Begiristain Barca thump Levante lona will play Lyon. warned the English champions Both Liverpool and Bay- will not have it easy against a DPA son Semedo was injured before ern have a rich tradition in Schalke outfit languishing in BARCELONA the game, but Messi’s quality the competition, with Jurgen It’s always difficult to play 13th place in Germany following helped Barcelona ease to a com- Klopp returning to his home- Manchester United. They a nightmare start. LIONEL Messi ripped Levante fortable victory. land to face the side that beat have lots of experience in “Teams that have been apart with a hat-trick and two Barcelona broke the dead- his Borussia Dortmund team this competition, they’ve struggling in their leagues have assists as Barcelona won 5-0 lock when Messi dribbled in the 2013 final. won it numerous times. It’s still they’ve done very well in at Levante on Sunday to move across the area and then crossed Liverpool, defeated finalists the Champions League,” said three points clear at the top of for Suarez to fire home after 25 last season, are the current form the same thing against Begiristain. “Schalke will be La Liga. minutes. side of the two and sit top of the Mourinho. He has lots of difficult. After a winter break, Earlier an impressive sec- The Argentine star then net- Premier League while Bayern experience in this German clubs are always very ond-half performance saw Se- ted the second himself when have been far short of their own competition and you must dangerous.” villa sweep past Girona with Sergio Busquets played him high standards in the Bundes- have respect. Lyon coach Bruno Genesio a 2-0 victory to move second through on goal and he slotted liga this term. come up against Cristiano Ron- and confident.” says his team can draw on their on 31 points, level with third- through Oier Olazabal’s legs. “That’s the team of the hour, PSG coach Thomas Tuchel aldo and Italian heavyweights Bundesliga leaders Dort- group-stage displays against placed Atletico Madrid. Messi then netted again two the league leaders in England, Juventus. mund will meet Tottenham City – a 2-1 away win and 2-2 Messi hit a treble and bril- minutes after the break with a they are playing really good “A very difficult match, with Hotspur for the second season home draw – ahead of their liantly set up goals for Luis cool finish to give Barcelona a football, very physical, really Klopp said: “It will be a few goals,” Juve vice-president in a row, having faced each other clash with five-time European Suarez and Gerard Pique as comfortable lead. stepping it up. We are looking tough one, an interesting one, Pavel Nedved predicted. in last year’s group stage, while champions Barca. Barcelona waltzed to victory The striker, La Liga’s top forward to it,” Bayern sporting and I am looking forward to it.” “No doubt Cristiano is the Roma meet two-time former “We’ll need to pull off two on Spain’s east coast, at the one scorer with 14 goals, then com- director Hasan Salihamidzic Pep Guardiola’s Manchester man of the Champions League, champions Porto. big performances, in the first ground they suffered defeat at pleted his hat-trick from close said of the tie. “A tough draw, City take on German side Schal- he has always shown that, with “We’ve already met them leg and in the return, but we in La Liga last season. range after Arturo Vidal unself- but that’s something to look for- ke 04 while Atletico Madrid, goals and victories. Our team is (Tottenham) twice. A strong can do it. We did it against Ernesto Valverde changed ishly squared to him in front of ward to as a player.” runners-up in 2014 and 2016, very strong and we can be calm opponent, the chances are at City,” said Genesio. to a 3-5-2 formation after Nel- goal. Big guns in Europa League battle Heavyweights Chelsea travel to Sweden to face Malmo in Europa League last 32 NYON: Former champions Chel- Liga, face a difficult tie against been impressed by the Spanish good and they have some very they take on Sporting. Napoli, sea will face Malmo in the last Lazio, beaten finalists in this club in Europe this season after good players,” he said. “We have demoted to the Europa League 32 of the Europa League while competition in 1998, who are they finished third in a Cham- the first game at home and we face Zurich. Portuguese giants Arsenal will lock horns again fifth in Serie A. pions League group including would like to bring some sort of Benfica, three times runners-up, with BATE Borisov. The two sides The 2004 champions Valen- Manchester United and Juventus. advantage into the second leg,” tackle Turkish side Galatasaray, met in the Europa League last cia will have to overcome Celtic if “I saw them this season the Northern Irishman added. UEFA Cup winners in 2000, Lionel Messi (left) season, the Gunners hammering they are to progress to the round against Manchester United, I Another Spanish side Vil- and Inter Milan will play Rapid celebrates scoring the Belarussian side 6-0 at the of 16 for the first time in three thought when they played at Old larreal, currently hovering just Vienna. The ties will take place against Levante on Emirates. Five-time champions years. The Scottish side’s coach Trafford they played like a typical above the Liga relegation zone, on 12-14 and 20-21 February. Sunday. (AFP) Sevilla, currently second in La Brendan Rogers says he has Spanish team, technically very face an Iberian battle when (AFP) Tuesday, December 18, 2018 23 Photo CaptionQATAR NATIONAL DAY PM attends operetta on Qatar’s accomplishments in education Operetta focuses on evolution of Qatar’s system of education QNA DOHA

PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani on Monday attended an oper- etta organised by the Ministry of Education and Higher Edu- cation, at Katara Cultural Vil- lage, to mark the National Day. The ceremony was attended by a number of ministers, of- ficials, school principals and parents. The operetta focused on the evolution of the education system in Qatar from the time it was first introduced to the country until the present day when it has undergone mas- Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani and other dignitaries at an event organised by the Ministry of Education and Higher Educations at Katara on Monday. sive development. The eevent featured many The operetta also high- the field of education to bring country. tari students in the country’s all the importance of loving one’s More than 200 students musical pieces as well as poetry lighted the efforts put in by about change in society and for The operetta also focused round growth. country and supporting its wise from nine schools participated with education-related themes. Qatar over the past 50 years in sustainable development of the on the efforts and role of Qa- The operetta stressed on leadership. in the operetta.

Qatar is moving towards Year of glory in sports for Diplomatic Encomiums I am impressed by the commitment and dedication of the Qatari authori- sustainable development, ties and the Qatari people to achieve the goal of featuring the country as Qatar: QOC’s secy-gen a model of harmony between tradition and modernity. It is essential in my view not to be cut from one’s roots and, at the same says QCAA president THE National Day is an oc- loyalty, solidarity, unity and He praised the achieve- time, to get the best from what today has to offer. casion that demonstrates the pride in the Qatari national ments made by the country cohesion between the wise identity.” in sports, as Qatar National Ambassador of France HE Franck Gellet QATAR has been moving ahead leadership. leadership and the people of He hailed the march of de- Teams (Al-Ada’am) have steadily in its march towards Subaey said the National Day Qatar, Secretary-General of velopment witnessed by Qatar made a series of achievements IN the multilateral arena, such as the United Nations, Qatar is very active comprehensive and sustainable affirms the people’s loyalty, solidar- Qatar Olympic Committee after the founder laid its foun- and won many titles in inter- in issues of human rights, development and counter-terrorism efforts and development, President of Qatar ity, unity and pride in the national (QOC) HE Jassim Rashid al dations over a hundred years national events, thanks to the seems well recognised by the international community. Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) identity. This is also an occasion to Buainain has said. ago. The State of Qatar has support of the wise leader- Abdullah bin Nasser Turki al Sub- recall the great efforts of the found- Speaking on the occasion witnessed significant develop- ship and the guidance of HE Ambassador of South Korea HE Kim Chang-Mo aey has said. ers and successive leaders in build- of the Qatar National Day, ments in various fields since Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al Speaking to QNA on the occa- ing an honorable history that has Buainain said, “Celebrating Sheikh Jassim bin Moham- Thani, Chairman of QOC. THE UK will continue to do more with our Qatari friends and partners in sion of Qatar National Day, he said strengthened the status, freedom this occasion every year con- med bin Thani established the He said that Al-Ada’am supporting a successful World Cup here in 2022, and working with Qatar the nation has taken the vision of and sovereignty of the country. tributes to instilling the val- pillars of the State, as Qatar has players have had a signifi- on our shared objectives of regional peace and stability, and, of course, the founder as the basis for its stra- He said Qatar has successfully ues of loyalty and cohesion made tremendous achieve- cant presence in regional and in working with Qatar on its important and ambitious Qatar National tegic plans and national vision for confronted and overcome the ef- among people in Qatar, both ments in all fields to occupy a international competitions, Vision 2030. development, to bring the country fects of the unjust siege imposed citizens and residents, in or- place of pride among the de- which have culminated in a on the list of the most developed on it. He said that Qatar has been der to achieve the vision of the veloped countries and become large number of Asian and in- British Ambassador HE Ajay Sharma countries in the world. able to gain the respect and sup- National Day in promoting appreciated internationally. ternational medals. He said the State of Qatar has port of many countries of the THE National Day marks not only the heroic struggles of the country, but been making one achievement af- world because of its adherence to also the unity of people and their adherence to the values on which the ter another in all spheres, proving the principles of sovereignty and country is founded. Qatar is indeed a rare jewel, a model of generous its prowess in the economic, social, independence, and its categorical development that is dedicated to the intellectual and moral fulfillment of cultural and sporting spheres. rejection of the idea of dependency Towers area illuminated, decked up its daughters and sons and all those who live on its soil. He praised the development that the siege countries were trying projects, which clearly reflect the to impose. Qatar, he stressed, has Continued from page 1 Ô Fardat Al Sheikhs. Mali Ambassador HE Cheick Ahmed Tidiany Diakite country’s march towards develop- emerged stronger after the siege. The committee has provided approximate- ment, starting with the modern Since the early days of the ALL these places are illuminated with daz- ly 23 assembly points, accommodating more QATAR strikes me as one of the most open and diverse countries I have road network, mega transporta- siege, the leadership, the govern- zling lights fitting the nature of the occasion. than 20,000 vehicles. Also, buses will be of- ever visited. People from all over the world work and live in this beautiful tion projects, the World Cup stadi- ment, the people and the resi- More than 20,000 seats are available for the fered to transport the public from these places country contributing with their individual back-ground to the cultural diver- ums, and the huge investments in dents of Qatar have been able to audience. to the celebration site along the Doha Corniche. sity and dynamism which is the foundation for creativity and innovation. health, education and community overcome the impact of the unjust Tower areas have been lit and decorated Five large screens have been installed at development. siege. The various sectors of the and traditional boats in the sea are reflecting different locations along the Corniche to facili- German Ambassador HE Hans-Udo Muzel Celebrating the National Day economy have successfully at- the national heritage. tate people to watch the national march. Large every year inspires the sense of tracted investments and initiatives The National Day Organising Committee screens have also been provided inside the new SINCE the beginning of my tenure as the Brazilian Ambassador to Qatar, belonging and loyalty to this coun- with the country diversifying its has called upon all citizens to participate in the Al Bidda Park and Souq Waqif, with all other I have been witnessing a robust development in environmental, social, try, its leadership and its people, sources of income, achieving food National Day events and to watch the parades necessary services for the public. economic and human fields. It is clear that the country is doing its best and further deepens the pride in security and self-sufficiency; com- by different units of military as well as various Also, 31 food carts and 26 ambulances to become a better place for the future generations to come. the country’s growth, progress, pleting all infrastructure works, mesmerising civilian shows. The committee will be provided in addition to expanded prosperity, stability, security and roads and the 2022 World Cup fa- has provided all necessary amenities and facili- services of public toilets and special toilets Brazil’s Ambassador HE Roberto Abdalla safety, thanks to the wisdom of its cilities, with no delays. (QNA) ties, starting from the Sheraton Doha Hotel to for the disabled. Oryx Rotana offers bundles of joy to special needs children TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK them with the colours of the DOHA Qatari flag. The visit concluded with a lunch buffet at Choices IN celebration of Qatar National and exciting giveaways for the Day, Oryx Rotana, the five-star children. luxury business hotel in Doha, Moreover, to celebrate the hosted Qatar Society for Reha- 140th year Qatar National Day bilitation of Special Needs’ chil- on December 18, Oryx Rotana dren along with their parents will be offering 40 percent dis- and the management staff. count on breakfast, lunch and Moreover, the hotel will be dinner buffets at Choices res- launching a bundle of offers taurant, QR40 pastry and coffee specially curated for QND on combo at Sky lounge, a special Tuesday (December 18). rate of QR140 on Tuesday Tapas During the event, Oryx Ro- Galore at The Cellar and QR140 tana’s team members made for a mixed grilled platter at Al sure to make this occasion an Nafourah Garden. unforgettable moment for the On this occasion, Ghassan children of the society by creat- Dalal, general manager of Oryx along with the entire commu- to our guests in a special Nation- as they are an important part of Amir al Mulla, managing social fabric, and today’s initia- ing a distinctive, hospitable at- Rotana, said: “Qatar National nity, we carefully thought of an al Day-themed atmosphere. the society. To see the children director of Qatar Society for Re- tive is in line with our objectives mosphere for them. Day is a precious occasion in the array of offers in all our outlets “It was a delight to host the enjoy their day at the hotel was a habilitation of Special Needs, re- to involve our kids in various The kids engaged in deco- hearts of all living on this beloved by providing the highest levels of children from Qatar Society for very satisfying experience for all marked: “Children with special occasions, events and initiatives rating special cookies made for land. To celebrate this occasion upscale and unmatched services Rehabilitation of Special Needs of us,” he added. needs are an integral part of the taking place in town.” 24 Tuesday, December 18, 2018