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Friday 4 October 2019 | 5 Safar 1441 www.thepeninsula.qa Volume 24 | Number 8034 | 2 Riyals Champions aim higher PM attends World Teachers’ Day celebrations ‘Teachers at the forefront of Qatar’s national policy’ 100 teachers honoured
Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani during the annual celebration of World Teachers’ Day held at the Qatar National Convention Center, yesterday. A line-up of Their Excellences Sheikhs, Ministers and members of the diplomatic corps attended the ceremony along with a number of educators and school administrators.
SANAULLAH ATAULLAH THE PENINSULA Qatar’s National Vision aims to transform Qatar, education sector are from 105 by 2030 and this can be achieved by utilising nationalities, which indicates Qatar’s openness to the world Qatar celebrated World an education system that copes with modern despite the unjust blockade. Teachers’ Day yesterday by international standards, where educators play H E the Minister of Education By teachers, minds are built and societies thrive. The State honouring 100 teachers in a a vital role in preparing the students for the and Higher Education confirmed of Qatar celebrates, on October 5, World Teachers’ Day and today we are here to celebrate them and honour their ceremony which was attended future,” H E the Minister of Education and that the State of Qatar’s annual by Prime Minister and Interior celebration of World Teachers’ generous role and efforts in spreading the greatest message Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Higher Education said. Day is an appreciation of the role of education which leads to the nation’s renaissance. Thanks; Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani. of teachers, in accordance with Messengers of Knowledge. Addressing the ceremony, copes with modern international the directives of Amir H H Sheikh the joint recommendation of held at the Qatar National Con- standards, where educators play Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the International Labour Organi- Affairs, H E Yousuf bin Mohamed at the Ministry of Education and vention Center (QNCC), Minister a vital role in preparing the stu- State of Qatar has achieved all sation (ILO) and Unesco on the Al Othman Fakhro; President of Higher Education and heads of of Education and Higher Edu- dents for the future,” H E the international standards and status of teachers. Planning and Statistics Author- diplomatic missions in Qatar. cation, H E Dr. Mohamed bin Minister added. guidelines concerning the status During the celebration, ities, H E Dr Saleh bin The ceremony also witnessed Abdul Wahed Ali Al Hammmadi H E the Minister said that of teachers including their H E the Minister of Education Mohammed Al Nabit; Qatar Uni- a special reception of new said that Qatar’s National Vision Qatar’s national policies are security and job satisfaction. and Higher Education honoured versity President Dr. Hassan Al teachers, where new teachers aims to transform Qatar, by centred on the advancement of He said that Qatar is 100 veteran teachers for their Derham; President of Hamad Bin from several countries including 2030, to a developed country human resources, and the attracting quality teachers from excellent services in the field of Khalifa University (HBKU) Dr. Oman, Jordan, Sudan, Somalia, capable of realising sustainable teachers are at the forefront of all over the world as teachers education in Qatar. Ahmad M Hasnah; President of Yemen, Tunisia, Syria, Lebanon, development. this policy, and this celebration working in the government The ceremony was attended Community College of Qatar Palestine, United Kingdom, USA, “This can be achieved by uti- is a vivid indication of Qatar’s sector are from 56 nationalities, by Minister of Administrative (CCQ) Dr Mohammed Ibrahim Al Bulgaria and Turkey walked to lising an education system that interest in teachers. Following and those in the private Development, Labour and Social Naimi, number of senior officials the podium. `P2 Qatar committed to ensure LNG supplies: Al Kaabi Media City’s THE PENINSULA/DOHA natural gas in meeting the economic H E the Minister said. leading gas exporting countries, and and environmental challenges The Minister led the State of was set up as an international gov- Board meeting Minister of State for Energy Affairs, facing energy consumers around the Qatar’s delegation to the 21st minis- ernmental organization with the President and CEO of Qatar world. terial meeting of the Gas Exporting objective to increase the level of Petroleum, H E Saad Sherida Al Kaabi “Many countries around the Countries Forum (GECF). coordination and strengthen the col- issues decisions has said that Qatar is committed to world are searching for the right “We all have the same objective: laboration among Member countries. QNA/DOHA ensure continued availability of balance of reliable and secure To place natural gas at the heart of GECF also seeks to build a mech- reliable LNG supplies to world sources of energy, which can drive the energy industry as a fuel of the anism for a more meaningful dia- markets, promote greater growth in their growth, while addressing envi- future to affirm our true belief that logue between gas producers and The Media City Board of Directors held its third the LNG industry and to serve the ronmental concerns at the same time. natural gas is a cornerstone in the consumers for the sake of stability meeting yesterday morning under the chair- growing needs of its clients. In this effort, many are discovering energy transition and a destination and security of supply and demand manship of Chairman of the Board of Directors of In his address to the 21st minis- the versatile, flexible, economic, and fuel, not merely a transition fuel,” in global natural gas markets. Media City Sheikh Saif bin Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani. terial meeting of the Gas Exporting environmental qualities of natural H E the Minister added. H E the Minister held several The meeting reviewed the agenda, took Countries Forum in Moscow, H E Al gas as a key enabler in the journey The Gas Exporting Countries high-level meeting on the sidelines appropriate decisions, discussed the regulations Kaabi stressed the importance of to achieve a lower-carbon economy,” Forum is a gathering of the world’s of forum. `P2 governing the Media City, and reviewed a number of different tenders, especially the details of the tender for the selection of permanent buildings in Lusail City, as its infrastructure and envi- Qatar University awards vegetable factory pilot project ronment, is an appropriate location for the Media City project, which contributes to achieving the QNA related to the environmental sector. projects related to food security, a The research team selected objectives set for this project. DOHA The Centre for Sustainable research team has been formed to Chiyoda for its expertise and Sheikh Saif bin Ahmed Al Thani said that Development at the QU College of explore innovative solutions to meet advanced technology in the field of Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Qatar University awarded the contract Arts and Sciences is creating inte- the challenges of national food agriculture and vegetable pro- Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani issued for engineering, procurement grated knowledge and collaborative security in the State of Qatar. duction. This new technology is char- a decision to join Saud bin Abdullah Al Attiyah services, supply and installation of the arrangements to solve the pressing The research team has reached acterised by the absence of a link to the Board of Directors. cultivation equipment at its Vegetable issues of sustainable development out to several companies in Qatar between production and environ- He stressed that having Saud Al Attiyah onboard Factory Pilot Project with Chiyoda of water and food security, pre- and abroad to explore possible col- mental factors, which helps maintain is a step forward and represents an integration of Corp of Japan and Chiyoda Almana serving and protecting the envi- laborations to achieve the team’s the continuity of production and members with their different specialities. Engineering. ronment in Qatar, while reducing and technological and scientific vision. product quality and safety, the During the past period the Board of Directors The two firms have a proven track adjusting the long-term impacts of The research team also adapts and statement notes. The technology pro- has adopted the organisational structures of the record of successful implementation climate change. develops project ideas to national posed by Chiyoda is compatible with city, the charter of professional honour, in of projects in the State of Qatar, Within the framework of Qatar environmental conditions, particu- national environmental conditions addition to the organisational decisions that mainly in the energy sector, as well University’s support through its larly with regard to cooling systems in terms of water scarcity, limited facilitate the establishment of the media city. as implementing other projects research centres and research and power supplies. space and high temperatures. 02 HOME FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER 2019
PM attends World Teachers’ Day celebrations OFFICIAL NEWS FROM PAGE 1 Amir sends greetings to President of Germany A veteran teacher Nasser Saleh Al Khulaki, who was honoured DOHA: Amir H H Sheikh yesterday, presented flag of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to his colleague, a new Qatari sent yesterday a cable of con- teacher, Abdullah Mohammed, the gratulations to President of the embodiment of the continuation Federal Republic of Germany, of generations. Dr Frank-Walter Steinmeier, on In his speech, H E the Minister the anniversary of his coun- stressed that as the Ministry looks try’s Unity Day. Deputy Amir H forward to a more effective role H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad for teachers in achieving Qatar Al Thani also sent a cable of National Vision. The Ministry has congratulations to President stipulated the achievement of the of the Federal Republic of Ger- highest indicators of integrity and many Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier. transparency in the public service Prime Minister and Interior Minis- in the educational system, through ter, H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser the implementation of criteria and bin Khalifa Al Thani, sent a cable selection methods according to of congratulations to German high qualifications, because Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel on progress in education depends on the anniversary of her country’s the qualifications and experience Unity Day. QNA of teachers and their human qualities. Amir condoles with He added that in light of the Indian President, PM future directions, the Ministry will continue to develop its educa- DOHA:Amir H H Sheikh tional visions to overcome all the Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani difficulties and challenges, espe- sent yesterday a cable of con- Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani during the annual celebration of World Teachers’ cially the demographic challenge, dolences to President of the Day held at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC), yesterday. and the increase in demand for Republic of India Ram Nath education and the opening of new Kovind, and Prime Minister schools annually, and this requires joy of the teachers in Qatar and Narendra Modi on the victims the recruitment of more teachers express their gratitude, respect of floods in east and north of in light of the scarcity of qualified and appreciation, and give India. Deputy Amir H H Sheikh teachers in the region. them the consideration and Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani He renewed the Ministry’s social status they deserve, sent a cable of condolences commitment to support teachers because they are the source of to President of India, Ram and safeguard all their rights in inspiration and the keys to the Nath Kovind, and Prime Min- accordance with national policies future we want. ister Narendra Modi on the and international conventions. H E Dr. Al Hammadi victims of floods in east and The Minister stressed the expressed his sincere gratitude north of India. Prime Minister importance of the role of teachers and appreciation to Prime Min- and Interior Minister H E Sheikh in Qatar schools, to renew the ister and Interior Minister of H Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa ministry’s vision of the teaching E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser Al Thani sent a cable of con- profession, in accordance with bin Khalifa Al Thani, for the dolences to Prime Minister of an approach that takes into continuous support and the Republic of India Narendra account the diversity and indi- guidance to the Ministry of Edu- Modi on the victims of floods in vidual differences of children, cation and Higher Education, east and north of India. QNA and respect their dignity and cul- and his keen to sponsor and tural specificities, and expand attend this annual ceremony. Amir sends greetings their perceptions, so that they A documentary film was to President of Iraq can compete with their peers at screened which showed conti- the global level. nuity of the generations of DOHA: Amir H H Sheikh The Minister also called on teachers in the performance of Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Minister of Education and Higher Education, H E Dr Mohammed Abdul Wahed Ali Al Hammmadi honouring students and all partners of the their message was presented sent yesterday a cable of con- the teachers. educational process to share the generation after generation. gratulations to President of the Republic of Iraq, Barham Salih, on the anniversary of his coun- Qatar condemns try’s Independence Day. shooting that targeted Al Kaabi holds talks with Iran, Russian ministers Deputy Amir H H Sheikh civilians in Afghanistan Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani FROM PAGE 1 sent a cable of congratulations QNA/DOHA The Minister of State for to President of the Repub- Energy Affairs and the President lic of Iraq Barham Salih on the The State of Qatar expressed its and CEO of Qatar Petroleum, H E anniversary of his country’s strong condemnation and Saad Sherida Al Kaabi, met with Independence Day. denunciation of the shooting Bijan Namdar Zangeneh, the Min- Prime Minister and Interior Min- incident that targeted civilians ister of Petroleum in the Islamic ister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin in Ghazni province in south- Republic of Iran. The meeting Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani sent eastern Afghanistan, which led dealt with the latest developments a cable of congratulations to to a number of deaths and in the field of energy and issues of Prime Minister of the Repub- injuries. In a statement issued mutual interest. lic of Iraq Adil Abdul-Mahdi on yesterday, the Ministry of Foreign Al Kaabi, held discussions with the anniversary of his country’s Affairs reiterated the State of Alexander Novak, the Minister of Independence Day. QNA Qatar’s firm stance on rejecting Energy of the Russian Federation violence and terrorism regardless in Moscow. Qatar participates in GCC of the motives and causes. Discussions, which was held Chief of Staff Meeting during His Excellency’s visit to the Minister of State for Energy Affairs and the President and CEO of Qatar Petroleum, H E Saad Sherida Qatar condemns Russian capital to attend the 21st Al Kaabi, holding talks with Alexander Novak, the Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation in DOHA: The State of Qatar explosion in Somalia Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Moscow. BELOW: H E Saad Sherida Al Kaabi, with Bijan Namdar Zangeneh, the Minister of Petroleum participated in the extraordi- Exporting Countries Forum, cen- in the Islamic Republic of Iran, on the sidelines of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum’s Ministerial nary meeting of the Chiefs of QNA/DOHA tered on cooperation in the field Meeting in Moscow, yesterday. Staff of the Gulf Cooperation of energy. Council (GCC) that was held The State of Qatar expressed its Al Kaabi also held cooperation in Riyadh yesterday. Qatar’s strong condemnation and talks with Igor Sechin, the CEO, delegation to the meeting denunciation of the explosion Chairman of the Management was headed by H E the Chief that took place in the Lower Board, and Deputy Chairman of of Staff of the Qatari Armed Shabelle region in southern the Board of Directors of Russia’s Forces Lieutenant-General Somalia and led to deaths and Rosneft in Moscow yesterday. The (Pilot) Ghanem bin Shaheen Al injuries. The Ministry of Foreign meeting tackled various issues of Ghanem. The meeting discussed Affairs reiterated Qatar’s firm common interest in the energy a number of topics aimed at stance on rejecting violence and field. enhancing the future of the Gulf terrorism.The statement Fahd bin Mohammed Al defence policy and strength- expressed the condolences of Attiyah, Ambassador Extraor- ening coordination in the areas Qatar to the victims’ families dinary and Plenipotentiary of the of military cooperation among and to the government and State of Qatar to the Russian Fed- member states in line with a uni- people of Somalia, wishing the eration, also attended the fied strategy that serves the GCC injured a speedy recovery. meetings. joint security. QNA QU female engineers invent firefighting robot
DOHA from the College’s Department are Al Maha Al Shamari, Jawaher governmental and commercial THE PENINSULA of Mechanical and Industrial Al Sulaiti, Ghader Al Sharshani stakeholders with a view to Engineering fully designed, built and Bashayr Al Mehaiza, under launch a Qatari company that Four recent female graduates and integrated and tested the the supervision of Dr. Jamil will produce these robotic from Qatar University’s (QU) vehicle which can be remotely Renno. vehicles and deploy them at sites College of Engineering have controlled and is kitted with a The four engineers have now in Qatar. designed and tested a fire- 360 panoramic camera that been adopted by Qatar Science This effort fits within Qatar fighting robotic vehicle. This streams live video to a mobile and Technology Park (QSTP) and National Vision 2030 as a step robotic vehicle is the first of its phone or to a central control they are enhancing their design towards diversifying the kind to be completely designed room. The robot is also equipped to make it more suitable for economy and contributes and built in Qatar by Qatari with a gas detector that feeds putting off fires in oil and gas towards the transformation of female engineers. back gas levels to the firefighters facilities. The team have held the Qatari economy into a A demonstration of the firefighting robot. The four graduates who are on the ground. The four students several fruitful meetings with knowledge-based economy. FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER 2019 HOME 03 Police College marks graduation of diving & paragliding courses
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The Police College celebrated the graduation of diving and paragliding courses for the third batch of students yesterday in presence of Minister of Justice & Minister of State for the Council of Ministers Affairs, H E Dr Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi. The ceremony was also attended by Major General Dr. Abdullah Yousef Al Mal, Advisor to the Minister of Interior and, Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council of Police College and a number of department directors and parents. The Police College is the first in the region to offer spe- cialised courses such as diving, paragliding, thunderbolt and other courses as part of the cur- Minister of Justice & Minister of State for the Council of Ministers Affairs, H E Dr Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi, with the graduates. riculum. These will enhance self-confidence and capacity of decision-making and enduring courses also add a lot to the knowledge of the Law and Police efficiently and professionally. students with the course badges. their involvement and contri- difficulties. future police cadres so that the Sciences, will acquire many skills Maj. Gen. Dr. Abdullah Yousef Al He also honoured Qatari Amiri bution in the implementation of The diving and parachuting police officer, along with his to help him perform his job Mal commended the graduate Air Force and Lekhwiya Force for the courses. Attorney-General meets Gambian officials
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Attorney-General H E Dr. Ali bin Fetais Al Marri met yesterday with a number of advisers and officials from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Economy in the Republic of The Gambia, at the end of their participation in a training workshop, organised by the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Center (ROLACC) in Doha under the title Corruption and Ribery in Civil Services. ROLACC has concluded the three-day training workshop which was presented for the Gambian delegation, tackling the legal and practical aspects of anti-corruption-related matters on national and international levels in addition to other topics concerning the rule of law and anti-corruption. The workshop was delivered by a lineup of professors from Sussex University, Hamad bin Khalifa University and Ahmed bin Mohamed Military College. The workshop comes as an episode within the series of workshops presented by the ROLACC in the context technical and training support it offers to African Attorney-General H E Dr Ali bin Fetais Al Marri with the officials from the Gambia. countries. Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Center (ROLACC) activities are carried in cooperation with the United Nations and its agencies. Qatar University participates in Global Innovation Summit 2019
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Professor Mariam Al Maadeed, Vice-President for Research & Graduate Studies at Qatar University (QU), represented QU and participated in the Global Innovation Summit (GIS) 2019, which took place in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. The GIS is organized by the Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils (GFCC) annually, of which QU is an active member since 2016. The GFCC is a network of leaders and organizations from around the world committed to the implementation of compet- itiveness strategies to drive inno- vation, productivity, and pros- perity for their nations, regions, and cities. The GFCC convenes high-level leaders from business, government, academia, civil Professor Mariam Al Maadeed attending at the Global Innovation society, and global think tanks Summit 2019. for vibrant discussions on the state of global competitiveness On behalf of QU, Prof. called University 4.0. and ways to enhance innovation Mariam Al Maadeed presented The University 4.0 is a new capacity worldwide. Qatar Uni- ‘The Qatar University Case: GFCC initiative bringing col- versity co-leads one of the GFCC Development of a National Uni- lective efforts from senior uni- initiatives together with Uni- versity Transformation Strategy versity leaders across the globe versity of Zurich on ‘Optimizing for Impact and Competitiveness.’ together with senior research Innovation Alliances,’ a joint- She gave a brief about QU and and development, industry, and policy taskforce and report that explained the new QU transfor- strategy leaders in order to con- outlines best ways and emerging mational strategy 2018-2022 ceptualize and explore pathways models for fostering innovation and explained how it was for emergence and new models in universities in alliance with inspired by Qatar National Vision of universities shaping future industry and government. 2030. In this context, Prof. industry 4.0, society 4.0, and Qatar University President Mariam highlighted QU’s inno- economy 4.0. Prof. Mariam Dr. Hassan Al-Derham, is cur- vative contributions to Qatar’s brought perspectives from Qatar, rently playing a semi-leadership mega initiatives such as some of QU, and the QU transformation role with the GFCC University the new technologies that have strategy on this emerging and and Research Leadership been deployed in preparing 2022 critical topic for universities and Forum’s new initiatives on FIFA World Cup Qatar. higher education shaping the future of universities Prof. Mariam participated in transformation. in light of the fourth industrial several sessions including a Furthermore, Prof. Mariam technological revolution. panel discussion entitled ‘Indus- had the opportunity to meet with The summit was held in the tries in Transformation — HE Ambassador of Qatar to presence of Altay Kulginov, Building New Industries and Kazakhstan, Ahmed Ali Al Mayor of Nur-Sultan and host of Boosting Productivity in Today’s Tamimi, as well as senior offi- the event, GFCC President Economy,’ and a University and cials from different Kazakh uni- Deborah Wince-Smith, GFCC Research Leadership Forum versities, in order to initiate Chairman Charles Holliday Jr. workshop that discussed the potential collaborations between and other distinguished future of universities in light of them and QU. members, partners and sponsors. the fourth industrial revolution, 04 HOME FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER 2019 QNCECS celebrates World Teachers’ Day
THE PENINSULA progress and excellence, the teacher DOHA is a guide in the journey of knowledge and role model,” said Al Dosari. Qatar National Commission for Addressing the event, Professor Education, Culture and Science Maryam Abdul Jabbar on behalf of (QNCECS) celebrated World Teachers’ Unesco-affiliated schools said “It is Day, which falls on October 5 under an honour for me to take part in this a theme ‘Young Teachers Future of honouring ceremony, which I con- the Teaching Profession’, with the sider a noble medal.” participation of a number of Unesco- She said that teachers provide affiliated schools in a ceremony held knowledge to students, enlight the at the headquarters of the Ministry of minds of children with science and Education and Higher Education. knowledge, and show them the way Consultant of International of the future to participate in the Organizations and National Coordi- national development wheel. MADLSA grants 20 employees Judicial Officer status nator of Unesco-affiliated Schools, The students of the Unesco group The Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs granted 20 employees of the Labour Inspection Hessa Al Dosari delivered a speech at Abdulrahman bin Jassem Prepar- Department at the Ministry’s headquarters, the status of judicial officers in relation to the implementation of the provisions on behalf of the Secretary-General of atory School for Boys staged a play the Qatar National Commission for on the roles of teacher in building of the Labour Law and its implementing decisions. On the sidelines of the oath taking ceremony, Minister of Administrative Education, Culture and Science, future generations, and his social Development, Labour and Social Affairs H E Yousuf bin Mohamed Al Othman Fakhroo, honoured the judicial officers Al Dosari said that the World status, and how students can give back who contributed to accomplishing the tasks in an outstanding manner in the implementation of the Labour Law and its Teacher’s Day, is celebrated this year to him. A discussion was also held implementing resolutions. under a them ‘Young Teachers The between teachers and students about Future of the Teaching Profession’. the importance of World Teachers’ “On this occasion, I would like to Day. emphasize that the State of Qatar has Hamdan Al Balooshi from Abdul- spared no effort in preparing and rahman Bin Jassim Preparatory Make teaching profession first qualifying young teachers in order to School for Boys led a seminar entitled provide with young Qatari teachers ‘Teacher’s Day’, which focused on to the the education sector,” said Al teacher in general, about the holiness choice for youngsters: Unesco Dosari. She said that the strategy of of the teacher and his status. the Ministry of Education and Higher Eng. Ahmed Al Mansour, an Asso- SANAULLAH ATAULLAH “We call upon “Global inequalities could directly Education included many training ciate of Science for Qatar initiative, THE PENINSULA increase, as 70 percent of sub-Saharan programs and courses to prepare talked about his personal experience governments to make countries face acute shortages of qualified Qatari teachers. in teaching for the second year in a Unesco has called on governments in all teaching a profession teachers, rising to 90 percent at sec- “I extend my greetings and appre- row, and the reasons that encouraged over the world to improve employment of first choice for young ondary level, said Padilla. ciation to every teachers all over the him to enter this field, and talked and working conditions for teachers, and people,” said Daniello He said that such problems are even world. The success of the educational about the importance of this great to make the teaching profession the first more prominent in rural and crisis- system in any country means its profession. choice for young people. Padilla a representative affected areas in developing countries. “We call upon governments to make of Unesco while speaking Teachers, particularly women, risk iso- teaching a profession of first choice for at a ceremony held lation and violence. The resulting flux young people,” said Daniello Padilla a yesterday at the Qatar of teachers to urban areas leave rural representative of Unesco while speaking schools short-staffed. at a ceremony held yesterday at the National Convention Center He added to counter this situation, Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) to celebrate World the pivotal role of teachers in achieving (QNCC) yesterday to celebrate World Teachers’ Day. the Sustainable Development Goals was Teachers’ Day. reaffirmed at Unesco’s Global Education On behalf of the Director, Unesco Meeting and at the 11th Policy Dialogue Regional Office in Doha, Anna Paolini, learners will miss out, or continue to Forum of the International Task Force on Daniello Padilla delivered the joint miss out, on their right to a quality Teachers for Education 2030. To succeed United Nations message to celebrate education. in this, education systems need an injection World Teachers’ Day this year. “With teachers being underpaid and of fresh thinking on how to recruit, train, Padilla said that with the theme undervalued, attracting and retaining incentivize and retain the brightest minds ‘Young Teachers: The Future of the Pro- talent is a challenge. Attrition rates are for 21st century classrooms. fession’, Unesco recognize the critical rising rapidly worldwide, due in part to Giving solution to address the importance of reaffirming the value of precarious employment and scarce problems of teachers Padilla said: The the teaching mission. opportunities for continuous profes- media and new technologies must be “We also invite teacher unions, sional development. Furthermore, there instrumentalized to elevate the teaching private sector employers, school prin- is a lack of resources for children with profession, and to demonstrate its cipals, parent-teacher associations, special education needs and disabilities, importance for human rights, social school management committees, edu- refugees and multilingual pupils,” said justice and climate change. Govern- cation officials and teacher trainers to Padilla. He said that today, it is urgent ments must also improve employment share their wisdom and experiences in to take action as the figures given by the and working conditions.” promoting the emergence of a vibrant Unesco Institute for Statistics (UIS) are He said that this is all the more teaching force,” said Padilla. quite worrying: the world needs almost urgent given the shortage of young can- A view from the the World Teachers’ Day celebrations, organised by Qatar He said that without a new gener- 69 million new teachers to meet the didates for the 48.6 million teachers National Commission for Education, Culture and Science (QNCECS). ation of motivated teachers, millions of Education 2030 Agenda. likely to retire in the coming decade. Portuguese journalist tells stories through art
Some of the works by Portuguese journalist and artist Patrícia Mouzinho in her solo exhibition titled “Journey through my stories” which opened on Wednesday at Katara Cultural Village.
RAYNALD C RIVERA documentaries on various sub- She never had the urge to cubism, are on show at the exhi- through art that allows the ferent cultures. THE PENINSULA jects, both of national and inter- exhibit her art to the world, pre- bition launched by Katara development of skills and Mouzinho graduated from national interest. ferring to let them live between General Manager Dr. Khalid bin openness to different experi- the Universidade Autónoma of Seasoned Portuguese journalist “My life as a journalist began the walls of family and friends. Ibrahim Al Sulaiti and Portu- ences and cultures. Lisbon with a degree in Com- Patrícia Mouzinho documents 27 years ago. The different coun- It was only three years ago when guese Ambassador Ricardo “We are confident that these munication Science and studied stories through art in her solo tries around the world that I she decided to start showcasing Eduardo Vaz Pereira Pracana. exhibitions enrich the cultural Law at the Universidade exhibition titled “Journey visited created in me mixed her art for the world to see, from “Katara is witnessing a scene in Qatar and contribute Católica. She also enrolled in a through my stories” which feelings expressed in these her home country to China and remarkable development at all effectively and directly to Theatre Course at the renowned opened on Wednesday at Katara paintings,” she said. now in Qatar. levels, especially in the building bridges of communi- Instituto de Formação Investi- Cultural Village. A self-taught artist, mouz- “It is my first exhibition here diversity of exhibitions and cation between different peoples gação e Criação Teatral and fin- Born in 1972, Mouzinho lives inho’s artistic career started and I’m happy to be in Qatar spe- artists,” said Al Sulaiti, high- and cultures,” stressed Al Sulaiti. ished a course in Judiciary and works in Lisbon, Portugal as almost 30 years ago influenced cially in Katara, a distinctive and lighting that Katara aspires to For his part, the ambassador Journalism. a journalist for SIC, a major Por- by her grandparents, who were beautiful cultural place,” she provide artists and enthusiasts expressed great pleasure for this The exhibition is open for tuguese TV network. She has both committed to drawing and said. More than 30 paintings, opportunity to exchange expe- cooperation with the Katara, public viewing at Gallery 1 of been mostly making painting. many of which lean towards riences and build connections which reflects openness to dif- Building 19 until October 14. FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER 2019 ISLAM 05 Allah, Islam and our priorities Being a Muslim means to fully submit to Allah. It means to set our priorities straight. It means that Allah, His Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and His religion should naturally be our first priority. Why? Because we love Allah. We love His messenger and we love the religion He gifted to us. It is because of Allah that we feel peace and tranquility in our heart. It is because of Him that we are able to breath, eat, move, and live. Observing our five daily prayers should never be a burden on us.
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o have priorities in life is important and natural. All of us have them. All of us should think about and reflect our priorities. What is our main Tpriority? Why is it our main priority? And what would we actually want to be our first priority in life? For many people, their priority is their work or class from 12 to 2 pm. Alhamdulilah, delayed her prayer. Allah that we feel peace and tranquility ourselves and everything else to Him. their studies. For many others, it is their Allah showed me that He was the most However, when the time for one in our heart. It is because of Him that family, children, or friends. Ideally, we important priority in my life. There was particular prayer was almost up, she we are able to breath, eat, move, and Allah Is In Control arrange our life according to our no excuse. I had to go and meet Him, said, she just put her baby down and live. Observing our five daily prayers Allah reminds us in Quran that our priorities. despite the interesting and heated dis- prayed. After 30 seconds into the prayer, should never be a burden on us. Rather, property and our children are a test for cussions in class or the test that was con- the baby was asleep. Glory be to our we should run towards it. It is a relief us (8: 28). He warns us against letting Choose Between Class and Allah ducted during class time. I stepped out most Merciful Creator. She later told me from the worldly life. It helps us to set our wealth and children divert us from When I studied in Germany after my of the classroom and onto my portable, that it was during this time that she truly our priorities straight. It constantly the remembrance of Allah (63: 9). When conversion to Islam, Allah taught me mobile prayer room, my prayer carpet. understood that her prayer and her con- reminds us of what is really, truly we remember to make our most Mer- what He wants my priorities to be. The I talked to my Lord, bowed down to Him nection with her Creator was the most important in this life. Allah created us ciful Creator our first priority, we hand prayer times in Germany are an inter- and showed Him that He is my main and important thing in her life. And that for the purpose of worshiping Him. ourselves and our problems and respon- esting challenge throughout the year as first priority in life. nothing can come between Him and her. That’s it. That is our task. That is sibilities over to Him. When we put Allah in many other places in the Northern hem- our purpose. Everything else comes and His religion first, everything else will isphere. In summer, the day is extremely Our Children or Prayer Created to Worship after that. Every other responsibility, fall into place. No matter what comes long and the night is very short. In winter The second example that illustrates There are many other examples that every other work, task, joy or hobby our way, we have our prayer, we have it is the opposite. The day is short and the the importance of getting our priorities can be cited to illustrate the point. Being comes after we have fulfilled our main Allah to fall back on. We do not have to dark hours of the day are very long. It was straight is from one of my best friends. a Muslim means to fully submit to Allah. purpose in life. Realising this can bring be able to manage, control, and under- in my first German winter after accepting When she had her first baby, she told It means to set our priorities straight. It true calmness and submission in our stand everything. That is not our main Islam that I realized the tremendous me, she often struggled with observing means that Allah, His Prophet (peace life. It does not mean that we will purpose in this life. Allah is able to importance of Islam and Allah in my life. the prayer times. Her baby was and blessings be upon him) and His forsake all of our other responsibil- manage everything. He is in control and The midday prayer, duhr, started at 12.30 screaming a lot and she had to carry him religion should naturally be our first pri- ities. But, it reminds us that everything He understands everything. We just have pm and the afternoon prayer, asr, started a lot. Whenever she put him down to try ority. Why? Because we love Allah. We will pass. Our prayer helps us to under- to worship Him. May He guide all of us at 1.35 pm. That was just one hour to get and pray, he would scream at the top of love His messenger and we love the stand the true purpose in life. Making to perfect our prayers. Ameen. my midday prayer done. However, I had his lungs. She then did not pray and religion He gifted to us. It is because of our prayer our first priority, we submit www.islamicity.org
Islam and the innate beauty of human nature
WILLIAM C CHITTICK bestowed by the Form-Giver. In the spiritual psychology. These books — few human case, God formed people “in the of which have been translated into slamic texts typically begin talk of most beautiful stature” (95:4). All crea- European languages — provide an God’s love by citing the Quranic tures were given beauty, but only human extensive library investigating the human verse, “He loves them” (5:54), which beings were given the superlative form phenomenon. Clearly, the approach does Iis to say that God loves human of beauty. not coincide with that of anthropology, beings. God’s love is enough to show that The Quran says that God created archaeology, biology, psychology, or any people are beautiful, for “God is beau- Adam as his “vicegerent” (2:30), his rep- other modern science, each of which iso- tiful and He loves beauty.” Human resentative on earth. In clarifying what this lates a certain aspect of human nature and beauty, however, is of two sorts: Innate implies, it says, “He taught Adam the dissects it without end. and recovered. It follows that God’s love names, all of them” (2:31). The stress here The Islamic approach (not unlike the is also of two sorts, corresponding to the —“all of them” — indicates that the issue Christian and Hindu, among others) two sorts of mercy designated in the is not simply the names of the natural addresses human nature as a global formula, “In the name of God, the All- realm, over which Adam was appointed totality made in the image of the Merciful, the Ever-Merciful.” vicegerent, but also the names of the Ultimate Reality. It builds on the primal One of God’s most beautiful names Creator. Without knowing both sides, unity of all things and observes unity’s is “form-giver” (musawwir). The name Adam could not act as God’s intermediary. endless reverberations as it emerges means that all shapes, forms, images, Adam was given knowledge and recog- from indistinction. Every attempt to ideas, figures, representations, paintings nition of all that exists as his own actu- determine a thing coordinates within and sculptures are created by God, ality. As some of the Quran commen- the infinite sphere of reality must then directly or indirectly. This, by the way, tators say, he knew the names of all take into account the center point of the is a typical Quranic “name” of God. things in all the languages of all of his sphere. If that is ignored, people will be Notice that these are not proper names descendants. In contrast, his talking about some things in relation to — unlike “Frank” or “Jane.” Proper names descendants possess comprehensive other things — useful, practical, and fas- tell us practically nothing about their knowledge only as a potential. It is up cinating, no doubt, but short-sighted. objects. In contrast, the most beautiful to them to bring this knowledge into In this way of looking at things, the divine names designate positive qualities actuality. The quest to know is an One Reality — the Good, the True, and that appear in creation. Typically num- inherent human attribute, and people the Beautiful — is the source of a good, bered at ninety-nine, they include: Alive, undertake this quest precisely because true, and beautiful universe, which has Knowing, Desiring, Powerful, Speaking, of love and desire. They want to know. appeared and continues to appear Generous, Just, Forgiving, Compassionate. God, in his love to be known and because of God’s love to be known. The In each case the divine name means that recognised, created and continues to quality that separates human beings from God alone is truly designated by the create the universe. Human beings, in everything else is the innate quest to know named quality. Created things receive no their love to know, attempt to grasp the the Center and rejoin it. This quest appears more than dribs and drabs of it. As for the reality behind the appearances. In the in the indefinite diversity of human wants name “Allah,” it is simply the Arabic word last analysis, there is nothing truly real and desires, which may or may not be cor- for God, used by Christians as well as but the True Reality. Tawhīd, the rectly oriented. “Love” is then an appro- Muslims. assertion of divine unity, provides love priate name for the creative force that In speaking of the activity of God as with its ultimate focus. Love is then the drives both the originating movement and form-giver, the Quran addresses human quest to overcome separation between the quest to return to the Beautiful. beings with the verse, “He formed you the knower of the names (us) and the www.huffingtonpost.com and made your forms beautiful” (40:64). named reality (the One God). (William C Chittick Ph.D is Professor All created beauty can be nothing but I have just summarised countless of Religious Studies, State University of the signs, forms, shapes, and images volumes on theology, philosophy, and New York, Stony Brook) 06 GULF / MIDDLE EAST FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER 2019
Iraq-Iran border Protesters clash with police across Iraq, 28 dead crossing shut as AFP The protests have BAGHDAD been triggered by protests rage what demonstrators Thousands of protesters clashed say is corruption, AFP with riot police in Iraq’s capital TEHRAN and across the south yesterday, unemployment and the third day of mass rallies that poor services provided A border crossing between Iraq have left 28 dead. by the government of and Iran has been closed at the Defying curfews, tear gas and Prime Minister Adel demand of Iraqi authorities live rounds, they gathered by who are facing a wave of deadly truckfuls to vent their anger Abdel Mahdi. protests, Iranian state television against corruption, unem- reported yesterday. ployment and poor services in The border post at Khosravi, the biggest challenge yet to Iraqis like them? They suffer like around 570km (350 miles) east Prime Minister Adel Abdel us — they should help and of Tehran, was shut during the Mahdi. protect us,” said protester Abu night and was still closed yes- As dusk fell in Baghdad, Jaafar. terday afternoon. crowds swelled around the cap- The three days of demon- According to Iran’s Fars ital’s oil and industry ministry, strations have left 28 people, news agency, pilgrims heading pledging to march to the capi- including two police officers, to Iraq could cross the border tal’s emblematic Tahrir (Liber- dead and over 1,000 people unhindered at two other posts ation) Square. have been wounded. further south. “We’ll keep going until the More than half of those The official IRNA news government falls,” pledged killed in the last three days agency, however, reported that Demonstrators gather at a protest during a curfew in Baghdad, Iraq, yesterday. 22-year-old Ali, an unemployed have been in the southern city one of them was also closed for university graduate. of Nasiriyah, where six pro- several hours on the Iraqi side “I’ve got nothing but 250 lira testers were shot dead and Qar, Missan, Najaf, Basra, Wasit profound infrastructural gaps, balloon even further. during the night before (20 US cents) in my pocket while dozens wounded yesterday and Babylon. Several cities have chief among them youth With Internet access virtually reopening. government officials have mil- alone. imposed curfews, but protesters unemployment. shut off, demonstrators yes- Around 1.8 million Iranian lions,” he said. Nearby Amarah has also flooded the streets regardless. Tensions have been exacer- terday struggled to communicate pilgrims visited Iraq last year, Most demonstrators carried seen significant bloodshed, The Kurdish northern bated by the closure of gov- with each other or post footage according to official figures. the Iraqi tricolour while others with medics and security regions and Sunni western prov- ernment offices in Baghdad and of the latest clashes. brandished flags bearing the sources reporting four pro- inces, meanwhile, have calls by firebrand cleric Moqtada Approximately 75 percent of name of Hussein, the Prophet testers shot dead yesterday. remained relatively calm. Al Sadr for “a general strike”. Iraq is “offline” after major Landmines in Muhammad’s (PBUH) grandson. Later in the day, two pro- The grievances echo those of Sadr was behind the last network operators “intentionally Riot police and army troops testers and a police officer were mass demonstrations in Iraq’s round of major protests in restricted” access, according to Syria have killed fired at the ground from auto- killed in Diwaniyah, 150km south a little over a year ago Baghdad in 2016, when his sup- cybersecurity monitor matic weapons mounted on mil- (100 miles) south of Baghdad, which were prompted by a porters stormed the Green Zone, NetBlocks. 173 civilians this itary vehicles, the bullets rico- and a curfew was subsequently severe water shortage that home to some ministries and The United Nations, cheting into the crowd. imposed. caused a widespread health embassies. European Union and United year: Monitor Wounded protesters piled Rallies began Tuesday in crisis. His involvement appears Kingdom have all appealed for into small tuk-tuks to reach Baghdad but have since spread Since then, southern prov- much more limited this time, but calm, while rights group Amnesty AFP BEIRUT hospitals. across the mainly Shia south, inces have accused the central if his followers join the protests International slammed the “Why do the police shoot at including the provinces of Dhi government of failing to address en masse, the rallies will likely response to protests. At least 173 civilians, including 41 children, have been killed in Syria by landmines and Iran says attack on top explosive remnants of war since the start of the year, a monitor said yesterday. commander thwarted Syria’s warring parties have BLOOMBERG A report said several all planted landmines in urban LONDON people have been as well as rural areas since the conflict started in 2011. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary arrested in connection Across the country, more Guard Corps said it thwarted with the plot to than 10 million people live in plans by foreign intelligence assassinate General areas contaminated by agencies to kill the commander Qassem Soleimani explosive hazards, the United of its elite Qods unit earlier this Nations says. year, publishing details of its earlier this year. “Since early 2019, 173 claims amid a tense standoff in civilians, including 41 children, the Gulf. have been killed by landmines Several people were explosives in a tunnel beneath and explosive remnants of arrested in connection with the a religious shrine built by Sole- war,” said the Syrian Observ- plot to assassinate General imani’s late father in Kerman atory for Human Rights. Qassem Soleimani, Guards spy in central Iran. Of the victims, at least 40 chief Hossein Taeb was cited as The explosives were to be have been killed while digging saying by Sepah News. detonated while Soleimani for truffles, the Britain-based Soleimani, a veteran of the took part in the annual Shia monitor said. People wave Palestinian flags during a protest against Israeli police inaction to the violent crimes in Iran-Iraq war, is a household Fatimiyya mourning ceremony, “Every day civilians are their towns, in Majd Al Krum, northern Israel, yesterday. name in Iran where he’s feted he said, without giving exact losing their lives or being for helping defeat Islamic State dates for the attack or the maimed for life due to land- Arab Israelis protest against rising violence in Iraq and Syria and largely arrests. Iran held the Fatimiyya mines and unexploded ord- keeping the group out of Iranian holiday in early February this nances,” said the United AFP communities and allowing crime Protesters chanted “the territory. year. Nations Office for the Coordi- MAJD AL-KRUM, ISRAEL and violence to flourish there. blood of our youth must not be He’s been sanctioned by According to Taeb, the nation of Humanitarian Affairs “Since the beginning of Sep- spilled!”. “We want to pressure the US since 2007 and in May IRGC’s own intelligence (OCHA). Arab Israelis protested and held tember, 14 Arabs have been the government so that they con- this year Washington desig- services tracked the three- “It is estimated that 2 out of a general strike yesterday to call killed, leaving 31 orphans fiscate illegal guns so that the nated the IRGC in its entirety member team as it prepared 3 survivors of an explosive on police to stop a wave of behind,” said Ayman Odeh, head murders decrease,” said Samiha a foreign terrorist organisation, the attack. He didn’t explain hazard incident in Syria will violence in their communities, of the mainly Arab Joint List Shaban, a 72-year-old resident the first time the label has been the delay in going public. sustain a life-long impairment,” a situation the country’s pres- alliance in parliament. “Since of Majd al-Krum applied to an official state Tensions between Iran and it added on Twitter. ident labelled a “national emer- 2000, 1,385 Arabs have been In his speech to parliament institution or a country’s many of its neighbours have The United Nations Mine gency”. killed.” The strike and protests yesterday, Israeli President security forces. soared since the US abandoned Action Service (UNMAS) says Arab Israeli lawmakers boy- were called after two people Reuven Rivlin spoke of “tackling Taeb said the plot involved the 2015 nuclear deal and landmine contamination cotted the swearing in of the new were killed and a third seriously crime and violence that are a “team of terrorists” trained reimposed sanctions on Iran’s “hampers” attempts to clear parliament in solidarity with the wounded on Tuesday in Majd overtaking Arab society and in neighbouring countries who economy and oil exports, sev- rubble and cultivate agricul- strike and protesters, who al-Krum, an Arab town in have become a national planned to place as much as ering a major source of income tural land. accuse police of neglecting their northern Israel. emergency”. 500kg (1,100 pounds) of for Tehran. Turkey’s security Israel detains Israeli parliament sworn in without new govt concerns with 13 Palestinians AFP too ended inconclusively, with Rivlin, in his speech to the new Rivlin before that he is unable to Syria ‘legitimate’ in West Bank JERUSALEM Netanyahu unable to form a coa- parliament, again called on the form a government — a political lition afterwards. rival leaders to come together. tactic, not a sign he is throwing ANATOLIA / ANKARA ANATOLIA Israel’s parliament was sworn in The prime minister faces “You, elected officials and in the towel. RAMALLAH yesterday without a new even longer odds this time, and leaders of the people, face an Rivlin would then decide The EU is aware of Turkey’s government formed as a dead- as a result has been seeking to opportunity and a chance to whether to ask Gantz to try to “legitimate” security concerns Israeli forces rounded up 13 locked general election left form a unity government that form a broad government,” he form a government or demand in northern Syria, a spokesman Palestinians in overnight raids Prime Minister Benjamin would include his main said. “One that will allow us to that parliament agree on a can- said yesterday. carried out across the occupied Netanyahu scrambling to find a opponent Benny Gantz and his put the disagreements between didate with a vote of at least 61 “We are aware of the legit- West Bank, according to the path to extend his long tenure in centrist Blue and White alliance. us to one side and to work on out of 120 members. imate Turkey’s security con- Israeli military. power. At the same time, Netan- finding areas of agreement.” The president has set out a cerns at the border with Syria,” A statement yesterday read Members of parliament yahu’s lawyers are seeking to Blue and White finished with unity government compromise Carlos Martin Ruiz De Gorde- that the individuals had been elected in September 17 polls fend off corruption charges the most seats in the election — that could see Netanyahu remain juela said at a news briefing. arrested for “suspected took their oaths of office in a cer- against him at a four-day, 33 compared to right-wing prime minister, but step aside if Gordejuela underlined the involvement in popular hostile emony that was to a large degree closed-door hearing that began Likud’s 32. indicted while retaining the title. importance that diplomatic activities”, without elaborating hollow due to deadlocked coa- at the attorney general’s office Neither has a clear path to a Gantz would then take over talks continue between Turkey about the nature of these lition talks. on Wednesday. majority coalition, but on an interim basis. and the US to find a solution for alleged activities. The stalemate has even His unity government efforts Netanyahu received one more Netanyahu says he wants to a safe zone in the region. Israeli army carries out fre- raised the risk that the new par- have failed so far, with the two endorsement for prime minister negotiate based on that proposal, Turkish and US military quent arrest campaigns across liament’s term will be extremely sides at odds on a range of issues, than Gantz from MPs, resulting but Gantz has rejected it, saying officials agreed on August 7 to the West Bank — including short since it could cause yet including who would be prime in Rivlin tasking him with his Blue and White cannot serve set up a safe zone in northern occupied East Jerusalem — on another election. minister first in a rotation forming a government last week. in a government with a prime Syria and develop a peace cor- the pretext of searching for It would be the third in the arrangement. He has 28 days to do so, but minister facing a severe ridor to facilitate the movement “wanted” Palestinians. space of a year after April polls Israeli President Reuven has signalled he may inform indictment. of displaced Syrians. FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER 2019 AFRICA 07 Nigeria, S Africa pledge ‘early warning systems’ over attacks AFP Mobs descended September, destroying properties PRETORIA on foreign-owned and looting. At least 12 people were killed, The presidents of Nigeria and stores in and around most of them South African. South Africa yesterday agreed to Johannesburg in early Violent attacks targeting for- share intelligence and launch September, destroying eigners erupted notably in 2008 “early warning mechanisms” to properties and looting. and 2015, drawing apologies and prevent attacks on foreign introspection in a country that nationals, weeks after xeno- At least 12 people suffered racist white-minority phobic violence in Johannesburg were killed in mob rule for decades and which now stirred tension between the violence. prides itself as a “rainbow continent’s largest economies. nation” for people of all colours Muhammadu Buhari and and communities. South African counterpart Cyril countries,” said Ramaphosa, Buhari condemned the latest Ramaphosa discussed trade and addressing reporters at the pres- violence and echoed Ram- political ties at the start of idential office. aphosa’s calls to pre-empt such Buhari’s three-day state visit, the “Early warning mechanisms attacks. first by a Nigerian leader since will be set up so that when we “Our respective police forces Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari shakes hands with South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa 2013. see there is restiveness in both and security agencies must be (right) after a joint press conference at Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa, yesterday. The talks were over- of our people... we will be able very alert,” he told the press con- shadowed by a recent spate of to inform one another. ference. “They must infiltrate the attacks against foreign workers “Our condemnation of all communities and know their ment’s “deep regret”. Nigerians make up a signif- involvement in Nigeria is based in South Africa, many of which forms of intolerance and acts of thinking”. He dispelled the perception icant part of that population, on larger companies such as its were directed at Nigerians. violence remains firm,” he said. The violence sparked fury in that xenophobia was only tar- which also includes people from telecoms giant MTN, leading In the wake of the violence, “We are equally committed Nigeria and triggered retaliatory geted at Nigerians and stressed Malawi, Zimbabwe and South supermarket chain Shoprite and Buhari and Ramaphosa said they to upholding the rule of law and attacks against South African the importance of balancing eco- Asia. Standard Bank. would work together on policing ensuring that all those involved businesses. Hundreds of nomic relations between the Most Nigerians in South “South Africa has a number and early-warning systems as in criminal activities, regardless migrants were repatriated by countries. Africa work in small shops pro- of large corporations that well as shared intelligence to of their nationality, are prose- Nigerian authorities last month. Africa’s most industrialised viding cellphone repairs, hair- operate in Nigerian market. In prevent similar incidents. cuted.” Mobs descended on Ramaphosa, who has economy is a magnet for migrant dressing, mechanics and tai- the South African market, many “We have agreed to set up foreign-owned stores in and repeatedly apologised for the workers seeking better job pros- loring services. of them are small and medium mechanisms between our two around Johannesburg in early attacks, reiterated his govern- pects on the continent. South Africa’s business enterprises,” said Ramaphosa. Hundreds of Burundian refugees return home from Tanzania 6 girls among 8 abducted from AFP According to the agency, carefully,” he told reporters. GISURU, BURUNDI some 225,000 Burundian ref- Burundi has been in crisis Nigerian school ugees are still living in three since 2015, when President A group of almost 600 Burun- camps in Tanzania. Another Pierre Nkurunziza ran for a third AFP dians who fled political violence 71,000 are in Rwanda, 45,000 term and was re-elected in a vote KANO, NIGERIA in their home country to in the Democratic Republic of boycotted by most of the Tanzania, were yesterday repat- Congo and 43,000 in Uganda. opposition. Gunmen abducted six girls and riated “voluntarily”, according At the end of August, Tan- At least 1,200 people were two staff members yesterday to the UN refugee agency and zanian Interior Minister Kangi killed and more than 400,000 from a boarding school in a witnesses. Lugola said that starting from displaced in violence between northern Nigerian region noto- A UNHCR official said on October 1, all Burundian refugees April 2015 and May 2017 the UN rious for banditry and ransom condition of anonymity that “590 would be sent back home, says was mostly carried out by kidnappings, police said. Burundian refugees left Tanzania arguing that their home was now state security forces. Armed men gained entry in a convoy of voluntary at peace. Burundian refugees in the into the Engravers College, a returnees this morning Tanzanian government camps who spoke to AFP by mixed boarding school in a (Thursday)”. spokesman Hassan Abbas said phone said the situation was remote area just south of the The group arrived on eight yesterday that “nobody will be calm and that those seeking to city of Kaduna, police Busses carrying Burundian refugees, as part of a repatriation buses in Gisuru in eastern forced to go back.” However he return voluntarily were regis- spokesman Yakubu Sabo said. programme, arrive from Tanzania at the Nyabitare transit site, in Burundi, where there is a transit insisted “Burundi is peaceful and tering with authorities. “(They) took away two staff centre for returning refugees, the Gisuru commune, Ruyigi province, Burundi, yesterday. they are busy preparing for elec- In August the UNHCR said in of the college and six female witnesses said. tions next year.” a statement: “While overall students to an unknown desti- “These returnees will stay in supplies to last them three the voluntary return of almost “Tanzania respects the inter- security has improved, UNHCR nation,” Sabo said. the camp until tomorrow months,” a Burundian official 75,000 refugees since September national agreements on refugees is of the opinion conditions in The school, which hosts (Friday), before being sent to said. 2017, under a deal with Burundi and will ensure the refugees Burundi are not currently con- girls and boys, is located far to their home towns with a kit of The UNHCR has facilitated and Tanzania. relocation process is handled ducive to promote returns.” the west of an area notorious for attacks by the Boko Haram militant group. DR Congo gold Boko Haram grabbed head- US reopens embassy in Somalia after 3 decades lines around the world in 2014 mine collapse for the abduction of 276 school- AFP military regime which ushered another step forward in regular- a military base that is a major girls from the remote north- toll rises to 21 MOGADISHU in decades of chaos, however ising US diplomatic engagement launching site for US drone oper- eastern town of Chibok in diplomatic relations have in Mogadishu since recognising ations, as well as a European Borno state. AFP / KINSHASA The United States said on strengthened in recent years. the federal government of Union convoy. The police said they had Wednesday it had reopened an “Today we reaffirm the rela- Somalia in 2013.” A permanent US strikes in Somalia surged deployed units “to the area for At least 21 people have died embassy in Somalia’s capital, 28 tions between the American diplomatic presence was estab- in April 2017, after President possible rescue of the victims after an illegal gold mine years after it was shut as the people and the Somali people, lished in Mogadishu in December Donald Trump declared the and arresting the perpetrators.” collapsed in Maniema in country plunged into civil war, and our two nations,” said 2018, however was operated out south of the country an “area of It said officers were “doing eve- eastern DR Congo, the highlighting warming ties Ambassador Donald Yamamoto of Nairobi. active hostilities”. “The United rything possible to secure the provincial governor said between the two nations. in a statement. The country continues to be States remains a strong partner release of all the victims yesterday, a day after the Washington closed its “It is a significant and his- wracked by an Islamist insur- to Somalia in its effort to build a unhurt”. accident. embassy during the 1991 over- toric day that reflects Somalia’s gency, and Al-Shabaab militants stable, credible, and democratic The bursar at the school “There have already been throw of president Siad Barre’s progress in recent years, and on Monday staged an attack on country,” said the statement. confirmed the kidnapping. 21 deaths,” Augustin Musafiri, the governor of Maniema, said without giving details. On Wednesday, Steve Uganda detains supporters of presidential Five Eritrean footballers Mbikayi, the minister of national solidarity and human- hopeful over banned red berets go missing in Uganda itarian action, tweeted that 14 people had died and three had REUTERS AFP accounted for. He declined to been hospitalised with serious KAMPALA KAMPALA say whether the players had dis- injuries. A civil society activist appeared to seek asylum. Justin Kyanga Asumani yes- Ugandan security personnel yesterday detained Five footballers from Eritrea’s Eritrea have been accepted terday said there were 25 six supporters of pop star and presidential hopeful national side have gone missing back into the CECAFA in May deaths “because 10 new bodies Bobi Wine for wearing red berets, a banned symbol in Uganda during a regional after a six year ban due to ten- have been recovered, including of his “People Power” pressure group, a spokesman tournament, an official said sions with Ethiopia. nine men and one woman.” He for the movement said. yesterday, raising suspicion they But they had been barred had given a toll of 15 on Wine, 37, whose real name is Robert Kyagu- may be trying to seek asylum. from other continental tourna- Wednesday. The collapse took lanyi, has rattled the government since becoming Eritrea has been blocked ments in the past because their place in the mining region of a legislator in 2017 with a line in caustic criticism from African football compe- players keep fleeing. Kampene, about 180km south that has earned him growing support. titions in the past because Eritreans are one of the of the provincial capital Kindu. His rising political ambitions and connection players would often flee while world’s largest group of ref- Deadly accidents are fre- with young people via his music have provoked a abroad. ugees, fleeing a repressive A file photo of Ugandan musician turned politician, quent in the Democratic clamp-down by the government, which has The five players have been nation which restricts foreign Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine. Republic of Congo’s informal detained some of his supporters and teargassed missing since Sunday, an official travel and forces its citizens into mining sector, where safety is his rallies. from the Council for East and indefinite military service. poor. Subsistent miners rush to Joel Senyonyi, spokesman for Wine’s People those berets we identify not just with People Power Central Africa Football Associ- In 2015 Botswana granted an area where valuable min- Power movement, told Reuters the youths were but with the cause for a better Uganda,” he said. ations (CECAFA) said. asylum to 10 Eritrean footballers erals are discovered, often detained in Kabalagala, a suburb in the south of Wine and supporters of the People Power “Efforts are being made to who had refused to return home digging deep shafts that then the capital Kampala where they were holding a movement that he hopes will help him unseat trace their whereabouts,” after a match against the collapse. news conference to denounce the government’s veteran leader Yoweri Museveni at the next pres- CECAFA’s Rogers Mulindwa said. national team. In May, a public body red beret ban. idential election have been wearing red berets and Police have been roped into In 2012, 18 Eritrean players focussing on subsistence mines “The youths were emphasising that we commit other items of red clothing including shirts and the search effort around Jinja, in claimed asylum in Uganda after had asked the mining ministry no offence when we wear these berets,” Senyonyi overalls. eastern Uganda, where the a match there. Another six fled to shut down the Kampene site said, adding that police stormed the event and Last month however the government banned players were last seen, he said, while in Angola in 2007 and 12 on the grounds it had become detained the six while others fled. civilian use of red berets, describing them and other adding that the other members more did the same in Kenya in “too dangerous”. “The beret, it’s our symbol. When we wear pieces of military wear as “property of the state”. of the squad have been 2009. 08 VIEWS FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER 2019 Berlin’s diplomatic efforts in ESTABLISHED IN 1996 Libya: What could be expected? CHAIRMAN SHEIKH THANI BIN ABDULLAH AL THANI
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF DR. KHALID BIN MUBARAK AL-SHAFI [email protected] FERHAT POLAT ANATOLIA ACTING MANAGING EDITOR MOHAMMED SALIM MOHAMED ibya’s latest civil war, almost in [email protected] its sixth month now, is still raging on. Since warlord Khalifa LHaftar launched his attack on DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR Tripoli in April in order to capture the MOHAMMED OSMAN ALI capital Tripoli, the seat of the UN-back [email protected] government, the war has left more than 1,100 dead and over 100,000 displaced. The international community has been trying to broker peace since 2014. The UN-sponsored National Conference has been a key endeavor in this context. The purpose of this conference was to bring EDITORIAL together rival groups in an effort to find a long-lasting political solution to the crisis. Due to Haftar’s ill-considered offensive German Chancellor Angela Merkel (right) with Libya’s Prime Minister Fayez Al Sarraj on Tripoli, a national dialogue to reconcile in the courtyard of the Chancellery, in Berlin. New athletic superstars Libya’s factions has been postponed, and the elections that were supposed to follow ans have witnessed riveting performances in the the National Conference now look like an the different protagonists back on track embargo on Libya by smuggling weapons, first seven days of (IAAF) Athletics Championship even more distant prospect. The renewed to find a political solution. mercenaries and extremists into Libyan FDoha 2019 currently being hosted at the Khalifa violence has undermined the capital of The UN has been playing a major role territory in order to support Haftar to install International Stadium, Qatar’s iconic sports venue. trust among the belligerents and dented to mediate the conflict. The fundamen- a military rule in the country. The last seven days saw some nail-biting finishes in the chances to bring a peaceful solution. tal goal of its efforts was to unify Libya. France and Italy previously hosted many competitions as sporting rivalries pushed these ath- Imposing a military solution to the As a result, the political agreement, also conferences to find a political solution and letes to bring out their best in Doha. This was evident in conflict is a mirage, as only consensus on known as the Skhirat Agreement (LPA), was establish a unity government in Libya. How- the men’s and women’s pole vault championships, governance and security sector arrange- signed in December 2015. The agreement ever, the one-sided approach adopted by women’s high jump, women’s javelin and many more. ments among key political factions can was aimed at transcending the country’s France and its insistence on sidelining key Sprinters were on top form and set the tracks on fire while bring genuine and long-lasting stability political divide after the eruption of civil international forces killed any hopes of middle and long-distances witnessed some keenly fought to the country. war in mid-2014 had put an end to the reaching an agreement. contests. Germany is expected to organize a peace transitional process. The resulting polit- However, France and other regional The championship also saw a few emerging stars in conference in coordination with the UN to ical agreement led to the establishment of actors (Egypt, the UAE and Saudi Arabia) the world of athletics much to the delight of fans who have bring together the major stakeholders of the a single Government of National Accord played a key role in enabling Haftar to take been waiting to see an athlete step out of Usain Bolt’s Libyan civil war, including warlord Haftar (GNA), led by Fayez Al Sarraj. However, the military action against the UN-backed gov- shadow. Instead of just one superstar, Doha 2019 has seen and UN-backed Government of National LPA soon ran into difficulties and ushered ernment. This has prevented the GNA from many like Noah Lyles, Sam Kendricks, Christian Coleman Accord (GNA) in a new phase in the conflict. imposing its authority across Libya and and Tajay Gayle. Athletes like Noah and Coleman were Prime Minister Haftar’s ambition to be the “strong bringing peace and stability to the country. on the cusp of stardom and came in as favourites, while Fayez Al Sarraj, man” of Libya remains the principal obsta- Germany has influence in the Euro- others like Gayle displayed great composure and cha- according to the cle in unifying the country. It is widely pean Union and beyond. Therefore, Berlin risma of a star sportsman. German ambas- believed that Haftar wants to control Libya has the political capital to persuade key Another endearing The UN has been sador to Libya. through military force. He has continu- players to support an effective political takeaway from the World playing a major Berlin believes if ously refused to abide by peace proposals process in Libya. Recently, Berlin hosted Championships is the wins by role to mediate the violence esca- and initiatives. a meeting on Libya, which was attended supermoms Shelly-Ann Fra- the conflict. The lates further and If it includes all local protagonists, by the five permanent members (P5) of ser-Pryce of Jamaica and spreads beyond as well as the external friends of Libya, the UN Security Council as well as Tur- The last seven Alisson Felix of USA. The two fundamental Tripoli and its including Turkey, Qatar, and neighboring key, Germany, Italy, Egypt, the United days saw some women made impressive goal of its efforts environs, the con- countries, Berlin’s efforts could succeed Arab Emirates (UAE) and Arab League, nail-biting return to competitive sports was to unify sequences would in convincing the belligerents to agree on in addition to Ghassan Salame, the UN finishes in many and gave a major boost to the Libya. As a result, not affect only the UN roadmap for stabilisation, unify special representative for Libya. During morale of other sportswomen Libya but also institutions, and bring security in order the meeting Turkey was represented by competitions as in general and athletes in par- the political its neighbors in to hold elections. Ibrahim Kalin, a special advisor to the sporting rivalries ticular by proving that they agreement, Africa and Europe. The stabilisation of Libya must be president of Turkey and the presidential pushed these need not put an end to their also known Recently German the primary goal of any international spokesperson, who highlighted that “Tur- athletes to bring career after childbirth, but can Chancellor Angela engagement. However, many countries key supports the UN-facilitated political come back to the highest level as the Skhirat Merkel told Parlia- that are involved in the peace process process. A political solution is possible and out their best after maternity break. Agreement (LPA), ment the situation have pushed their interests to manipu- necessary with the participation of all rel- in Doha. This Jamaican Fraser-Pryce was signed in in the North Afri- late developments on the ground. Such evant actors in Libya”. was evident staked her claim as one of the December 2015. can country risked self-serving actions have led to greater The meeting was a significant move greatest female sprinters of all destabilising the uncertainty and impeded a quick resolu- to include relevant actors because the rep- in the men’s time by storming to victory in whole of Africa. tion to the crisis. As a consequence, peace resentation of all the forces in any peace and women’s the women’s 100 meters final Germany wants to be involved in remains a distant prospect. process is of paramount importance in pole vault while Felix broke Bolt’s record any potential peace process in Libya at Libya’s fragmentation at the polit- reaching a comprehensive and long-last- championships, for the most world titles, this time because Berlin is deeply con- ical and security level has effectively ing deal. Otherwise, excluding any regional grabbing her 12th overall and cerned that the continued deterioration invited open competition for the coun- and international actors will only pro- women’s high first as a mom as part of the of the situation in the country will lead to try’s energy resources in several ways. tract the war and diminish the prospects jump, women’s first mixed-gender 4x400m a larger influx of migrants and refugees to Therefore, Germany must highlight the of a comprehensive peace deal in Libya. javelin and many relay team. Europe. Berlin might also be concerned need for an effective plan to find practical Negotiations and a political process are not more. President of the IAAF about France’s biased approach in favor of solutions to dispose of the large number of part of Haftar’s plan; he only cares about Sebastian Coe hailed Doha Haftar in Libya, which has contributed to weapons in the hands of militias. expanding his power across the coun- Worlds, saying it is one of the worsening the already alarming security Furthermore, Berlin must encourage try. Therefore, international and regional biggest editions ever, saying not many championships and humanitarian situation there. specific countries to respect international powers have a responsibility to reach a were held of this scale before. More political actors hold that an law. For instance, Egypt and the UAE consensus and pressure Haftar to bring To grow the sports further IAAF needs to take Cham- international conference could help put have been accused of breaking UN arms peace and stability to the country. pionships to places where it has not been gone before, like in Doha, and it is a sure shot way to win new fans and followers for the new superstars of the tracks and fields. Only a couple of days to go before the curtains come Don’t escalate the Airbus-Boeing dispute down on one of the biggest sporting events in the world, fans should head to the Khalifa International Stadium for BLOOMBERG from illegal state aid. Europe lying down: It’s threatening to sharply slowing global trade a glimpse of the magical moments only an athlete in top lodged a similar complaint impose duties on some $4bn in growth. Last month, the Organi- form can create. he world’s longest against the American aerospace US exports if Trump goes ahead. zation for Economic Cooperation running and most giant Boeing. The two sides have If it prevails in its case against and Development warned that expensive trade been trading claims and coun- Boeing, it could gain authorisa- “escalating trade conflicts are Tdispute looks set to terclaims ever since, in what has tion for even costlier measures. taking an increasing toll on con- end in a destructive shootout - turned into the biggest case in the Such tit-for-tat tariffs are fidence and investment, adding QUOTE OF THE DAY that is, if the US and European WTO’s history. After accepting bad enough. But the dispute to policy uncertainty, aggravat- Union don’t show some sense. the US claims, the trade body this could do deeper damage to the ing risks in financial markets On Wednesday, the World week authorized the new tariffs $1.3 trillion trade relationship and endangering already weak The ability to preserve Trade Organization authorised as a remedy; the EU’s case will between the two sides, to eve- growth prospects worldwide.” the right to protest is the US to proceed with tariffs on most likely be decided next year. ryone’s detriment. Talks on a With fears of recession rising, a sign of political and as much as $7.5bn in European Although the Trump admin- new free-trade deal, already the last thing the world needs is democratic maturity. exports, likely including planes, istration will surely tout this stalling, could be fatally under- another costly and senseless bat- aircraft parts and luxury goods. decision as a victory, there’s mined. Other mutual priorities tle between the US and Europe. Moreover, the use of Unless President Donald Trump’s not much to celebrate. Impos- - such as pressuring China to If it were possible to roll back the force only fuels the administration exercises some ing such tariffs will raise prices reform its trade practices or clock, both sides would be better anger, de-escalation is restraint in imposing these new for US consumers and act as a overhauling the global trading off. In the early 1990s, the US and urgently needed. duties, the two sides are headed drag on the American economy. system - will surely suffer. And the EU had an agreement on sup- for a costly escalation. Airbus’s factory in Mobile, Ala- tensions between putative allies port for the large jet-makers, but The immediate dispute con- bama, depends on imported will needlessly escalate. it fell apart over allegations that Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert cerned aircraft makers. In 2004, parts to assemble the A320 fam- More broadly, Trump’s cha- Europe was breaching its terms. Special Representative of the US brought a case at the WTO ily of jets; plenty of US airlines otic trade wars are already having Finding a similar accommoda- the UN Secretary-General accusing Airbus - a consortium rely on them as well, and have profoundly negative effects on the tion now would be far preferable for Iraq backed by Britain, France, Ger- been sounding the alarm. Nor world economy. A WTO forecast to the endless Boeing-Airbus many and Spain - of benefiting will the EU take this punishment published this week predicted score-settling. FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER 2019 OPINION 09 After years in Afghanistan, I’m going to an America I don’t recognise y office here overlooks a have demurred or downplayed them. I to mark ballots printed with emblems as I follow the breakdown of Ameri- well-tended rose garden, have taken many physical risks, but I of lamps, lions or trees, because so few can public life today, I see signs that, surrounded by high con- never took a side or had to summon the could read. Over the next decade, a new for all our supposed sophistication, Mcrete walls and scrolls of real moral courage that comes with it. generation of Afghan men and women we are not immune to the same vis- razor wire, which the neighborhood Now, from a distance, I have watched studied English, became computer-liter- ceral forces. cats have learned to navigate my prosperous, law-abiding society turn ate and began running for public office. I see it in the spread of anti-vaccine unscathed. Beyond, though, danger into a battleground, with mass shoot- But the past kept pushing back. Eth- sentiment, which I first encountered PAMELA CONSTABLE lurks: car bombs, kidnappings, ings in schools and malls and places of nic warlords clashed over political spoils, while reporting on efforts to eradi- THE WASHINGTON POST shootouts between insurgents and worship, diatribes drowning out debate, opium poppy production resurged, and cate polio in poor areas of Pakistan police. online anonymity unleashing vengeful subsequent elections were marred by and Afghanistan. I see it in the grow- Every time I venture into the streets, fantasies, institutional safeguards being fraud and threats. The Taliban reemerged ing legal crackdown on abortion, after I pass spots where friends have been jettisoned, the press pilloried as a pub- as a nimble insurgency, while Afghan years of covering the extreme restric- killed and convoys of American soldiers lic enemy, and people hesitant to speak forces backed by the United States and tions Afghan village culture imposes on ambushed. When a few suspiciously quiet to strangers in checkout lines. Nato struggled to compete. women’s personal rights. In Afghani- days pass, I start wondering how soon After so many years of carefully sep- Even with America aiding and defend- stan, four decades of war have left the the next bomb will explode, whether arating my personal and professional ing them, many Afghans resented the country awash in weapons and violence, any American troops will be killed or selves, I know that when I return to the United States. Some were susceptible to and the US Embassy regularly warns whether the number of Afghan casual- United States, I’ll feel more exposed - and Taliban propaganda that equated Western foreign visitors to watch out for terror- ties will be high enough to merit mention more compelled to take a stand for my democracy with immorality and drink. ist kidnappings and armed robberies. in my newspaper. convictions. No flak jacket and headscarf Some turned on their US mentors or supe- In the United States, with historic In repeated stints as a correspond- will wait by the door to keep me physi- riors; in 2014, a visiting American general traditions of compromise and conflict ent here, I have seen public hopes rise cally and emotionally armored while in was shot dead by a young Afghan sol- resolution, lethal violence and mili- and fall, peace dangled and snatched foreign surroundings. dier in uniform. tary-style weapons are also spreading. away again. I have miraculously escaped Just over a year ago, something ter- The country’s first post-Taliban Recently, governments from Japan to injury, except for smashing a tooth on a rible happened at the first newspaper president, Hamid Karzai, often railed Uruguay have warned their citizens to helicopter bulkhead. But I have run out where I worked after college, covering about American “occupiers” bombing take precautions if they travel to Amer- of new ways to describe the sorrow and boat shows and city council meetings Afghan villages. Its current president, ica. One of them bluntly described it horror I have witnessed again and again. and hanging out at waterfront bars. An Ashraf Ghani, took office as a US ally, as a “gun society.” As I prepare to leave Afghanistan and angry man with a shotgun opened fire but he and many Afghans worried that I still cherish America, the home of In the United full-time newspaper reporting after most on the offices of the Capital Gazette in US peace talks with the Taliban were Lincoln and Steinbeck, Copland and King, States, with historic of three decades spent as a foreign cor- Annapolis, Maryland, killing five staff a pretext for American forces to aban- whose charter enshrines the rights to traditions of respondent, I’ve been looking forward members. don them. question authority and pursue happiness. compromise and to putting hardship and conflict behind I read about the tragedy over the inter- I understood these concerns and pri- I am still prepared to defend its ideals and me: to taking up a saner life of reflective net, sitting in my bunkered office 7,000 vately shared some of them. In other parts institutions. But I am unsure I will know conflict resolution, writing, traveling, caring for needy ani- miles away. I thought back to that cramped of the world, from Chile to the Philippines, how to navigate what it has become in lethal violence mals and sipping mimosas at my village and collegial newsroom 45 years ago, full I had witnessed the tragic consequences my absence - how to find the right bal- and military-style pub in Virginia. Instead, I find myself of eager young reporters like me. Then I of US alliances with tyrants. Yet I bristled ance between caution and connection. weapons are also bracing for what awaits me back home, looked out at my perimeter of concrete when people denounced the United States In Afghanistan, I know who the where an angry political and cultural and razor wire and thought: I don’t know as an arrogant hegemon, and I clung to enemy is and how to protect myself, spreading. Recently, gulf has opened up - strife that I won’t my own country anymore. the belief that it could still be a role model ducking inside shops and keeping governments from be able to escape by waving my pass- I first came to Kabul during Taliban for the world, built on values and laws away from military convoys. When Japan to Uruguay port at an airport immigration officer. rule, a time of fearsomely imposed order that could withstand turmoil at home. I return to America, though, I fear I have warned their Overseas, I’ve always been an that followed a nasty civil war. The reli- In Afghanistan, I got to know engi- will be entering a strange landscape observer of someone else’s struggles. I gious vigilantes put a swift end to crime neers from Texas, veterinarians from without a compass. I listen to today’s citizens to take have politely absorbed anti-American and chaos, but they lashed men for being Maine and lawyers from Harvard who political rhetoric, thick with contempt precautions if they diatribes, insisted on my standing as a neu- late to prayer and women for letting their had signed up to help build a modern and belligerence, and it sounds like travel to America. tral party and kept taking notes. If asked ankles show. As a Western guest, I was democratic state. I met professors who an alien language. about my religious or political beliefs, I treated with respect but required to cover came to teach at the American university everything except my in Kabul, even after the Taliban kidnapped face. At night, turbaned two of their colleagues. I did not always gunmen stood guard agree with American policy, but I still outside my hotel room believed in the American spirit. door. Today, I am one of the few American When Afghan and civilians left in the country, and most oth- D-RING ROAD American forces over- ers are confined to guarded compounds. POST BOX: 3488 threw the Taliban in I watch the news from home through an DOHA - QATAR 2001, Afghanistan Afghan prism: TV broadcasts start with [email protected] became an instant the latest Taliban attack, then switch to laboratory for democ- the latest American mass shootings or racy-building. Money angry presidential tweets. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OFFICE flowed in and do-good- Recently, I approached some shop- TEL: 4455 7741 / 767 ers came from across the pers to talk about the peace negotiations. FAX: +974 4455 7758 world to help modern- One man asked me sharply where I was ise ministries and draft a from. Almost without thinking, I replied, MANAGING EDITOR new constitution. Inter- “Canada.” It was a way to avoid argument TEL: 4462 7505 national largesse built - and a confession to myself. 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SPORT NEWS SECTION he Democrats can win with At that point, success for the Dem- World cracked open. TEL: 4455 7745 impeachment. They can win ocrats seemed possible. But only if they Trump’s version of the phone call was with impeachment even if were able to navigate a tricky, twist- self-damning. There was also a mysteri- ONLINE SECTION they don’t win the second ing, clever route. They would have to ous whistle-blower complaint. It should T TEL: 4462 7501 half of the process, the trial, in the US lay out the case against the president have automatically gone to Congress. [email protected] Senate. On Monday, September 23, with such great clarity and undenia- But it had been snatched up and hid- that seemed like a very iffy idea. The bility in the process of producing the den by the Justice Department. That, PUBLIC RELATIONS LARRY BEINHART problem was this. The part of the indictment that if Senate Republicans too, came out on Thursday. 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The be an undisciplined stumble through a TEL: 4455 7857 process, alternating five-minute seg- muddy swamp in a thick fog. By Thurs- [email protected] changed their minds ments (or the like) for the members on day, it was as if the fog had lifted and a each side, and all the members using their clear route above the mud was revealed. SUBSCRIPTION & minutes to grandstand, was constructed Those two pieces of paper have laid out DISTRIBUTION to end with fog and mud. Trump’s record the grounds for impeachment. They do TEL: 4455 7809 / 839 The presumption is that the at surviving accusations and investiga- more than that. They contain a witness FAX: 44557819 public still believes in the idea - to tions did not bode well. It seemed that list and say where the evidence is buried. [email protected] some degree, even in politics - of whatever didn’t kill him - and nothing did The first round of hearings was run innocent until proven guilty. Since a - only made him stronger with his base by Adam Schiff, chairman of the House guilty verdict requires two-thirds of and with the Republican Party where he Intelligence Committee. Schiff showed Democrats have the Senate, which is under control of had a level of support that was beyond that he had the discipline, focus, and the All thoughts and views to lay out the case Republicans who have been all comprehension. To achieve success, demeanour to do the job successfully. against the president extremely partisan and in nearly Democrats would have to overcome that. Here, let us throw in two bits of utter expressed in these columns with such great clarity absolute lockstep in their party It would require levels of creativity, focus, speculation. The first is that Pelosi had are those of the writers, loyalty, a non-guilty verdict seemed and discipline significantly higher than seen the two documents before she not of the newspaper. and undeniability absolutely guaranteed. they have displayed so far. changed her position. The second is that in the process of A non-guilty result in the trial It seemed at that point that a phone Trump’s screeches of “treason” aimed producing the part would be expected to vindicate call between Trump and Volodymyr Zel- at the whistle-blower are a tell. Trump All correspondence indictment that if the president. Both Nancy Pelosi and ensky, the president of Ukraine, was the accuses others, loudly and often, of the regarding Views and Donald Trump appear to have main issue. Trump remained so confident things he himself has done. Senate Republicans Opinion pages should be believed that logic. That’s why Pelosi that he not only promised to produce At the beginning of the week, sent to editor-in-chief voted against it, it resisted impeachment and Trump’s a “transcript” of that call by Thursday, impeachment seemed like a march office or mailed to the would be seen as attitude appeared to be “bring it on!” he actually did so. There is a reason to through an unmapped minefield. At On Tuesday, September 24, Pelosi doubt that it is complete and accurate. the end of the week, no matter what [email protected] strictly partisan suddenly and unexpectedly changed But he did release it. happens in the Senate, it looks like it politics. her position. On Thursday, September 26, Trump will be a success. 10 ASIA FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER 2019 Bangladesh’s Premier arrives in India; several agreements to be signed
AP/IANS Hasina is expected to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, will NEW DELHI seek support for her also call on her. country’s plan to push On October 6, Hasina will Bangladesh’s Prime Minister leave Delhi for home in the Sheikh Hasina arrived in New Myanmar to take back evening. Delhi yesterday for a visit during Rohingya Muslims Bangladesh Foreign Minister which both countries are who fled violence AK Abdul Momen, briefing expected to sign several agree- reporters in Dhaka on her visit, ments. and repression there said Hasina is set to discuss a Hasina will meet with Prime in what has become number of bilateral issues, Minister Narendra Modi today one of Asia’s largest including the killing of Bangla- and is also scheduled to address refugee crises in deshis by India’s Border Security a World Economic forum meeting Force (BSF) along the border and during her four-day visit. decades and around a framework agreement on Hasina is also expected to 10 to 12 bilateral common rivers including Teesta, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina (centre) arrives at Indira Gandhi International Airport in seek support for her country’s agreements are set to with Modi today. New Delhi, yesterday. plan to push Myanmar to take be inked. According to Momen, around back Rohingya Muslims who fled 10 to 12 bilateral agreements are the two sides will discuss pur- rivers between and Bangladesh exercise of NRC has also raised violence and repression there in set to be inked, including in the chasing of arms from India under and India, including the Teesta, concern in Bangladesh as many what has become one of Asia’s issues. Dhaka plans to raise the areas of youth and sports, shipping, a $500m line of credit which will but did not go into details, Dhaka fear that those rendered non-cit- largest refugee crises in decades. issue of sharing of the Teesta economy, ocean research, fixation be given by New Delhi. Tribune said. izens of India may be pushed into Bangladesh is looking for coop- river waters, and also the of standard of products, commerce, About the killing of Bangla- Foreign Secretary Haque said Bangladesh. eration from India, China and National Register of Citizens education, ICT and establishment deshis by BSF along the border, details of the framework will be The foreign ministersaid they Japan to speed up the process. (NRC) during the talks. of economic zones. Momen said that there have been provided after the official visit. would raise the NRC issue and While Bangladesh has taken Hasina will attend the WEF The two sides will also some deaths recently. Bangladesh and India have the pending Teesta water sharing the vast majority of Rohingya ref- Country Strategy Dialogue on discuss increased connectivity “But these were the instances inked over 100 agreements in the deal during the talks. ugees — more than 700,000 — an Bangladesh at Hotel Taj Palace through rivers, sea, rail, road and where Bangladeshis went to last 10 years, 68 of which were The BBIN Motor Vehicle estimated 40,000 Rohingya also and join a reception to be arranged air, overall trade and commerce, India to seize their (Indians’) concluded in the last three years Agreement for regional and sub- have taken refuge in parts of India. in her honour at Bangladesh High people to people connect, and property and to steal. They were alone. India also rolled out three regional connectivity between Dilip Sinha, a retired Indian Commission in New Delhi. cooperation in the energy sector. beaten to death by the Indians.” lines of credit to Bangladesh worth Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and diplomat who has served in Bang- This morning, External There is also a possibility that “Earlier, BSF used to kill people $7.5bn including $200m grants for Nepal, and energy sector coop- ladesh, said India and Bangladesh Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will a standard operating procedure by shooting,” he said, and different development projects. eration will also be discussed. should join hands in resolving this call on her at Hotel Taj Mahal. will be signed regarding import stressed that Bangladesh wanted The decades-old land Officials will also discuss cel- issue with Myanmar. “Both will Tomorrow, Congress interim and export using Chittagong and zero killing along the border with boundary and maritime issues ebrating the birth centenary of benefit from such a cooperation,” President Sonia Gandhi would Mongla ports. the neighbour country. have been solved, but the equi- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Sinha said. call on her. Noted Indian film- Bangladesh’s Foreign Sec- Momen also said that a table share of the Teesta river Rahman and the 50 years of dip- The two nations will also maker Shyam Benegal, who is retary Shahidul Hoque told framework has been prepared water remains unresolved. lomatic ties between Bangladesh likely discuss their own migrant directing a film on Bangabandhu reporters that, during the visit, regarding the seven common The Assam’s citizenship and India next year. Businessman alleges First Cabinet reshuffle of second Modi govt soon IANS Industry Ministry. Right now, the continued job losses in key people with core expertise for Information Technology — three cheating by NEW DELHI portfolio is being handled by sectors like automobile, Nirmala ministries that are crucial for the key ministries. Piyush Goyal. Sitharaman seems to have saved economic turnaround of the Chances are, some of them Pala legislator After coming back to power with One of the reasons Prabhu her meaty portfolio of Finance. country. may be relieved of the addi- a thumping majority this May, didn’t make the cut was an over- Sitharaman has been on a spree Right now there are 58 min- tional burden, given the IANS the Modi government is all set to whelming feeling within the BJP to make amends in pursuit to isters in the union council of important role they play also for THIRUVANANTHAPURAM go for its first Cabinet reshuffle that Prabhu failed to garner div- inject adrenaline rush into a ministers and just 24 out of them the organisation. Tomar is the very soon. idends for the party in spite of weary economy, including the are of Cabinet rank. Many min- Haryana election in charge, A Mumbai-based Keralite busi- Sources say, the reshuffle can holding portfolios like Railways latest cut on corporate tax from isters who are shuttling between while Prasad is the key BJP face nessman Dinesh Menon has take place as early as in the next which plays a key role in influ- 30 percent to 22 percent, which many portfolios will be divested to communicate from the party alleged that Mani C Kappen, 15 days. encing the electorate. was hailed by Modi as of some of their responsibilities, platform, after the death of Arun Pala legislator, cheated him of Informed sources said that a Prabhu is a chartered “historic”. say sources. Jaitley. Rs3.25 crore, a charge that was major inclusion in the new accountant-turned-politician Merger of banks and with- For example, Narendra Singh It’s the first ever Cabinet denied by Kappen. Cabinet can be Suresh Prabhu, who was poached from the Shiv drawal of enhanced surcharge Tomar holds Agriculture & reshuffle after the Modi gov- The issue resurfaced yes- who is likely to make a Sena when the BJP’s ally refused for FPI (Foreign Portfolio Farmers Welfare, Rural Devel- ernment swept back to power terday when Shibhu Baby John, comeback, after he was dropped to send him to the Cabinet from Investors) are twin major deci- opment and Panchayati Raj port- with 303 seats. senior RSP leader, posted on his from the Cabinet when Modi it’s share, during Modi’s first sions that seems to have done the folios. Or for that matter, Ravi With the box of Article 370 Facebook wall an email took oath on May 30, this year. tenure. trick for her. Shankar Prasad is entrusted with ticked, the goal of this reshuffle statement of Kappen, given to The former Shiv Sainik is tipped In spite of the economy not Modi, however is expected responsibilities of Law & Justice, will be economic the CBI. to head the Commerce and being in the best of shape and to bring in more technocrats and Communications, Electronics & turnaround. It said Menon whom he had introduced to then Kerala Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan (2006-11) and his Kashmiri journalists son later had some cash dealings for allotment of shares of the Kannur Airport Ltd. protest ‘media gag’ Reacting to it, Kappen said he would take legal action against Menon for spreading REUTERS The government has provided canard. “I have not given any SRINAGAR an Internet connection at a media statement to the CBI against centre set up for journalists, but Balakrishnan. John is using a Journalists in Kashmir yesterday reporters say this is insufficient forged letter and that’s what he staged a small silent protest and it lacks privacy. has posted on the Facebook. I against what they say has been a “There’s no privacy. Some 300 owe money to Menon and I “media gag” by Indian authorities journalists use that facility daily and gave him Rs25 lakh and a few that has badly affected their it is crowded. It is also being moni- cheques, which bounced,” said ability to work in the disputed tored and we are under surveil- Kappen. region for the last 60 days. lance,” said Ishfaq Tantray, General But Menon told the media Carrying placards and wearing Secretary of the Kashmir Press Club. in Delhi he was introduced by black badges, more than 100 A government spokesman in Kappen to Balakrishnan when Kashmiri journalists gathered inside Kashmir was not immediately he was the Home Minister and the Kashmir Press Club premises in reachable for comment. it was just a courtesy meeting. Srinagar to stage a protest, as street The President of the Kashmir “I have had no dealings protests are still restricted. Press Club, Shuja Thakur said that with either Balakrishnan or his “End information clampdown”, they had several times son. It’s Kappen with whom I “Stop criminalising journalists”, approached the government in had dealings. He took Rs3.50 “Journalism is not a crime”, read Kashmir for restoration of mobile crore promising me shares of Journalists hold placards as they attend a protest against the communication blockade by government placards held up during the silent and Internet services for Kannur Airport Ltd. But all I got in Srinagar, yesterday. protest. journalists. was a letter stating shares can’t be allotted. “Kappen then returned me Rs25 lakh, and gave me a few Fear of epidemic outbreak in waterlogged Patna cheques. He said he would give me two acres land at the IANS deep stinking water. carcasses of animals, like dogs, disaster-like situation,” Singh of theft. It’s pathetic situation for famous tourist destination PATNA There seems no end to their pigs and cows, floating in stinking said. many like us,” he said. Kumarakom in Kottayam. Later miseries. They fear for outbreak water,” said Ashok Kumar Singh, Singh said he had been living Though there has been no rain I found that he had pledged that After floods, residents of Patna of diseases, like dengue, viral a retired government officer and here since early 70s, but it was the since Sunday night, thousands in land. After his cheques now fear for outbreak of fever, jaundice, skin ailments, resident of Rajendar Nagar, one first time when water didn’t the worst waterlogged localities, bounced, I filed a case which is epidemic with stagnant rain allergy and breathing problems. of the worst waterlogged local- recede even five days after rainfall. like Kankarbagh, Rajendra Nagar, pending in the court,” said water emitting stench and “We are living in a hell-like ities in the heart of Patna, said. “The water level is still dan- Patliputra Colony, Rajeev Nagar, Menon. animal carcasses floating around. situation since Saturday. It’s a “We are surviving due to gerous outside my house. Me and Bazar Samiti and Bahadurpur, are Balakrishnan refused to It has simply added to their woes perfect setting for waterborne help from youths engaged in my wife are senior citizens and struggling for essential items, like comment on the claims saying of staying indoors for around a and communicable diseases with relief and rescue activities on our children are abroad. We can’t food, drinking water, candles and he was unaware of the issue. week, surrounded by 4-6 feet most areas still waterlogged and their own in this man-made leave the house due to chances milk. FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER 2019 ASIA 11 Pakistan, Taliban call for resumption of Afghan peace talks ANATOLIA efforts to achieve permanent ISLAMABAD peace in the war-torn country, according to the statement. Pakistan and the Taliban During the meeting, Taliban yesterday agreed on the need for Pakistan has leader Mullah Baradar praised “earliest resumption” of stalled maintained for several Pakistan’s role as a facilitator in Afghan peace talks with the US years that there is no the Afghan peace talks. in a bid to end the 18-year-long military solution to Taliban leaders told Qureshi conflict in Afghanistan, according that the Taliban are ready to to a statement by the Ministry of the complex situation resolve the Afghan conflict Foreign Affairs in Islamabad. in Afghanistan. An through negotiation, according The agreement came during inclusive peace to a senior official of Pakistan’s a meeting between the Taliban and reconciliation foreign ministry. leaders and Pakistani officials “Meeting between Zalmay held at the foreign ministry in the process, involving Khalilzad and Taliban delegation capital Islamabad. all sections of the is likely to be held soon in A 12-member delegation of Afghan society, was Islamabad,” the official said on the Afghan Taliban arrived in the only, practical way condition of anonymity due to Islamabad on Wednesday night restrictions on speaking to the on the invitation of the Pakistani forward,” Pakistan’s media. government, marking the first- Foreign Minister Shah Zalmay Khalilzad, a top US ever visit of a Taliban delegation Mahmood Qureshi said. peace negotiator, along with his to Islamabad in years. team already arrived in Foreign Minister Shah Islamabad on Tuesday before the Mahmood Qureshi and other Afghan society, was the only, Taliban delegation. senior officials yesterday practical way forward,” the On September 9, US Pres- Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi welcomes Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar (left), who morning welcomed the Taliban statement quoted Qureshi as ident Donald Trump abruptly delegation, led by Mullah Abdul saying. canceled a meeting with repre- is leading a Taliban political delegation, upon his arrival at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad. Ghani Baradar, upon their arrival During the meeting, it was sentatives of the Afghan gov- at the venue. emphasised that “reduction of ernment and Taliban at the U.S. in its 18th year, with thousands with the Taliban during their led by the Kabul government. The Pakistani foreign minis- violence by all parties to the con- Camp David retreat. of lives lost and millions forced meeting on the sidelines of the He blamed the Taliban for try’s statement said: “Pakistan flict was necessary to provide an Trump declared the peace to flee their homes. The UN has UN General Assembly session in the continued violence in the has maintained for several years enabling environment for the talks with the Taliban “dead” repeatedly urged that opportu- New York. Meanwhile, Sediq country even during the that there is no military solution resumption of the peace process citing a recent attack in Afghan- nities for peace in the region be Seddiqi, who is a spokesman for landmark presidential elections to the complex situation in at an early date,” it added. istan’s capital Kabul which killed seized. the Afghanistan presidency in held on September 28. Afghanistan. An inclusive peace Qureshi assured the Afghan a dozen people, including a US Pakistan’s Prime Minister Kabul, said the peace process The Taliban have so far and reconciliation process, delegation that his country service member. Imran Khan last month asked would only prove fruitful when refused to talk directly to the involving all sections of the would continue to support all The raging Afghan conflict is Trump to resume peace talks it’s owned by Afghan people and government in Kabul. National security intimately linked Over 0.5m complaints Bill seeks rise received on PM’s citizen in retirement to economy: Pakistan Army Chief age for judges INTERNEWS portal resolved: Govt ISLAMABAD INTERNEWS INTERNEWS Pakhtunkhwa secured 87pc on ISLAMABAD Pakistan Army Chief, General ISLAMABAD the score card by resolving Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that 100,635 out of 116,050 com- Two Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf National security is intimately Pakistan’s Federal Cabinet has plaints. In Islamabad, 9,909 (PTI) lawmakers have moved a linked to economy while pros- been informed that the federal complaints were resolved out of private members’ constitutional perity is the function of balance government is leading the 11,137. The Balochistan gov- amendment bill in the National between security needs and provincial governments in ernment resolved 6,166 com- Assembly, seeking increase of economic growth. redressal of citizen complaints plaints out of 7,782, securing three years in the retirement Addressing the concluding received at Prime Minister’s 79pc redressal rate. The Sindh age of the Supreme Court session of a seminar on ‘Interplay Pakistan Citizen Portal. government, however, lagged judges. of economy and security’ hosted The cabinet was informed behind all other governments Sponsored by Syed Fakhar by him in Rawalpindi, he said the recently that so far 1.173 million with merely 40pc redressal rate Iman, elected from Khanewal, aim of various discussions and users had registered themselves and could only resolve 38,268 and Amjad Ali Khan, elected seminars is to bring stake holders on the portal with 100,300 out of 95,894 complaints. from Mianwali, the bill said in at one platform to formulate rec- inland users, 103,000 overseas The cabinet was informed Article 179 of the Constitution, A file photo of Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed ommendations for a synergistic Pakistanis and 4,000 foreigners. that out of the 37,029 complaints for the expression “sixty-five” Bajwa addressing the 54th Munich Security Conference (MSC) in way forward. Province-wise data reflects that had been pending since the expression “sixty-eight” Munich, Germany, on February 17, 2018. He apprised the business 568,000 users from Punjab, more than 90 days, 84pc com- shall be substituted. It was community about improved 284,000 from Khyber plaints pertained to the Sindh tabled along with several other internal security environment of team, on the occasion, apprised in implementation of government Pakhtunkhwa, 137,000 from government. bills on Tuesday. Article 179 the country which has enabled business community about initi- reforms. They said they will also Sindh, 35,000 from Islamabad, It was told that on the basis says a judge of the Supreme space for increased economic atives introduced by the gov- play their part by paying taxes 12,000 from Balochistan, 7,000 of the nature and feedback Court shall hold office until he activity. ernment to facilitate businesses and investing in a socially and from Azad Jammu and Kashmir received from the citizens, attains the age of sixty-five He said accessibility and and the encouraging results of economically responsible and 1,000 from Gilgit-Baltistan various policy initiatives were years, unless he sooner resigns responsiveness of the gov- stabilisation efforts on national manner. are registered at the portal. taken to facilitate them. or is removed from office in ernment economic team to economy. The Army Chief, at the end, According to the report pre- Various success stories accordance with the business community and dis- The business community thanked all participants for pur- sented to the cabinet, the federal where the citizens were provided Constitution. played understanding between shared suggestions with the gov- poseful utilisation of the joint government had resolved relief were also shared with the The statement of objectives public and private institutions are ernment team to further improve forum by stake holders for dis- 509,153 out of 553,125 com- cabinet. Prime Minister Imran and reasons of the bill said that good signs for intended positive environment for ease of doing cussion and seminars leading to plaints. In Punjab, 392,292 com- Khan and the cabinet members keeping in view best practices trajectory in economic activity. businesses and assured the gov- formulation of policy plaints were resolved with 88 appreciated the performance of it seeks to enhance the The government’s economic ernment that they will cooperate recommendations. percent redressal rate. Khyber the Pakistan Citizen Portal. retirement age of judges of Supreme Court from 65 to 68 years. It said in few Common- JUI-F leaders wealth jurisdictions, the Bangladeshi troops accused retirement ages of the superior judiciary are more than of assaulting Rohingya girl want to meet Pakistan. Reportedly, Supreme Court AFP Abdur Rahman said the girl was Nawaz in jail judges of Canada and Fiji retire DHAKA examined at the central hospital INTERNEWS/ISLAMABAD at 75 years, and the judges of the in Cox’s Bazar but he refused to superior courts of Australia, The Bangladesh military said comment on the findings due to Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl Kenya, Maldives, News Zealand, yesterday that it had ordered an court restrictions. (JUI-F) lawmakers have South Africa, Uganda and United investigation after a Rohingya A spokesman of the United requested Punjab Home Kingdom retire at the age of 70 family in a refugee camp Nations High Commissioner for Department to issue permission years. In the US, there is no accused army troops of sexually Refugees said they were also for them to meet incarcerated retirement age for judges of the assaulting a 12-year-old girl. investigating the incident. former premier Nawaz Sharif. Supreme Court and they serve The inquiry comes as around “We are aware of the The letter, dated October 2, for life unless they opt to retire a million Rohingya in vast camps reports. In such cases, indi- was written by JUI-F Senator sooner. in Bangladesh face increasing viduals are entitled to medical, Maulana Abdul Ghafoor According to the statement, hostility two years after fleeing physical and psychological Haidari, parliamentary leader it is an established fact that a a military offensive in Myanmar. support, as well as access to due Maulana Asadur Rehman and judge begins to acquire more Mohammad Osman, an elder process,” UNHCR spokesman the parliamentary leader in the and more skill and expertise brother of the alleged victim, Joseph Tripura said in a KP Assembly Muhammad once he decides the maximum said three soldiers entered their statement. Akram Khan Durrani. cases. The years on the bench shanty at the Nayapara Tensions have risen in The Home Department has mature a judge and retiring at Rohingya camp on Sunday recent weeks with an increas- not responded to the request so the age of 65 years amounts to evening and sexually assaulted ingly frustrated Bangladeshi far. retiring a highly qualified person his sister. government enacting several A JUI-F spokesperson said at the peak of his profession. A spokesman of the Bang- measures making life harder for Sri Lanka presidential candidate that if the meeting was allowed Existing law provides for the ladesh Armed Forces, Lieutenant the refugees. These include to take place, the leaders will retirement of the most experi- Sri Lanka’s Cabinet Minister of Housing, Construction and Cultural Colonel Abdullah ibn Zaid, said blocking mobile Internet, con- inquire after Sharif’s health and enced, productive and reliable Affairs, deputy leader of the ruling United National Party (UNP) they were investigating. fiscating SIM cards and mobile will also deliver party chief Judges of the superior courts. “We have formed a probe phones and filing hundreds of and presidential candidate, Sajith Premadasa, delivers a speech Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s The knowledge and wisdom that committee to investigate the cases for illegally obtaining cit- during a party convention in Colombo, yesterday. Sri Lanka’s Prime “special message”. a judge acquires on the bench is incident and find out the facts. izenship cards. Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has given up his bid to become Sharif is currently in Kot a national resource and it would If (they are) found guilty, exem- UN experts have expressed president in November’s elections, conceding his party’s candidacy Lakhpat jail, where he is serving be highly beneficial to get plary punishment will be given,” “serious concerns” about the to his deputy, Sajith Premadasa. his sentence after being con- benefit out of it as long as pos- ibn Zaid said. Doctor Shaheen restrictions. victed in a corruption case. sible, it said. 12 ASIA FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER 2019 N Korea hails test of submarine-launched missile REUTERS North Korean leader Security Council resolutions that SEOUL Kim Jong-Un “sent ban Pyongyang from using bal- listic missile technology, saying North Korea said yesterday it had warm congratulations” they are an infringement of its successfully test-fired a new to the defence right to self-defence. submarine-launched ballistic scientists who Talks aimed at dismantling missile (SLBM) from the sea to conducted the test, North Korea’s nuclear and contain external threats and missile programmes have been bolster self-defence, ahead of state news agency stalled since a second summit fresh nuclear talks with the KCNA said. between Kim and US President United States. Donald Trump in Vietnam in The launch on Wednesday DPRK and further bolstering its February broke down in disa- was the most provocative by military muscle for self-defence,” greement over nuclear North Korea since it resumed KCNA said. disarmament. dialogue with the United States DPRK is short for the North’s North Korea fired the missile in 2018 and a reminder by official name, the Democratic hours after announcing it would Pyongyang of the weapons capa- People’s Republic of Korea. resume talks with the United bility it has been aggressively The test “had no adverse States by holding working-level developing, including intercon- impact on the security of neigh- negotiations on October 5. tinental ballistic missiles, ana- bouring countries,” KCNA said North Korea’s chief nuclear lysts said. but gave no other details about negotiator, Kim Myong Gil, North Korean leader Kim the launch. arrived at the Beijing airport yes- Jong-Un “sent warm congratu- Photos released in the terday with other North Korean lations” to the defence scientists North’s official Rodong Sinmun officials and booked flights to who conducted the test, state newspaper, whose front two Stockholm, Sweden, Yonhap news agency KCNA said, indi- pages featured the test, showed reported, citing an airport cating he did not attend the a black-and-white painted official. A photo show what appears to be a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) flies in an undisclosed launch as he has at previous tests missile clearing the surface of the “We’re going for the location. of new weapons systems. water, then the rocket engine DPRK-US working-level nego- The new type of SLBM, called igniting to propel it into the sky. tiations,” the negotiator Kim told from a test platform and not a submarine appears to be still flew 450km and reached an Pukguksong-3, was “fired in ver- A State Department spokes- reporters in Beijing, according submarine, which would be the incomplete, Yonhap news altitude of 910km. It was likely tical mode” in the waters off the woman called on Pyongyang to to Yonhap. “There’s been a new final stage of testing, said Kim agency reported. a Pukguksong-class weapon, as eastern city of Wonsan, KCNA “refrain from provocations” and signal from the U.S. side, so we’re Dong-yub, a military expert at Leader Kim Jong Un’s the North’s earlier submarine- said, confirming an assessment to remain committed to nuclear going with great expectations Kyungnam University’s Institute absence at the test is “extremely launched ballistic missiles by South Korea’s military on negotiations. and optimism about the of Far Eastern Studies in Seoul. unusual,” Kyungnam University’s (SLBMs) under development Wednesday that the missile was South Korea expressed outcome.” State news agency KCNA Kim said, probably meant to were known. launched on a lofted trajectory. strong concern and Japanese The Pukguksong-3 appeared released photos and a report in contain the political fallout that South Korean Defence Min- “The successful new-type Prime Minister Shinzo Abe con- to be a new design that has July of leader Kim Jong-Un could result in the upcoming ister Jeong Kyeong-doo said the SLBM test-firing comes to be of demned the launch, saying it was enhanced range and stability inspecting a large, newly built talks falling apart before they Pukguksong, or Pole Star in great significance as it ushered a violation of UN Security compared with a version tested submarine, but an unnamed even start. Korean, would have had a range in a new phase in containing the Council resolutions. in 2016, three analysts said. South Korean military source On Wednesday, South of about 1,300km on a standard outside forces’ threat to the North Korea rejects UN It was probably launched said on Thursday that the Korea’s military said the missile trajectory. HK to ban face masks in protest crackdown: Reports Scientists find toxic fungus AFP masks to avoid identification — emergency ordinance since peaceful protesters. We are “Some protesters might think HONG KONG along with yellow helmets, Tuesday, when protests in Hong talking about people who use twice if they can be identified near Great goggles and respirators to protect Kong overshadowed 70th anni- illegal violence.” during protests.” Hong Kong will soon ban the themselves from tear gas and versary celebrations for the But pro-democracy law- Hong Kong’s protests were Barrier Reef wearing of face masks at public police projectiles. founding of the People’s Republic maker Dennis Kwok said the ignited by a now-scrapped plan protests, local media reported Officials plan to deter future of China. emergency law would signal “the to allow extraditions to the REUTERS yesterday, in a clampdown on gatherings by introducing the In the worst day of violence beginning of a slip towards an mainland. But after Beijing and MELBOURNE pro-democracy rallies that have ban under a colonial-era emer- since the protests movement authoritarian state”. local leaders took a hardline they rocked the strife-torn city. gency law that bypasses the city’s began, police shot and wounded “The authorities by now snowballed into a wider A highly poisonous fungus, with Seething public anger against legislature, according to the a teenager who attacked officers should have listened to the Hong movement calling for democratic toxins that can be absorbed Chinese rule of the semi-auton- South China Morning Post. with a stick, and fired a record Kong people. Their yearning for freedoms and police through the skin, has been omous city has underscored City leader Carrie Lam is 1,400 rounds of tear gas to dis- freedom, liberty and democracy, accountability. identified for the first time in increasingly violent confronta- expected to announce the perse crowds across the city. is not going to go away,” he said. With Hong Kong leader the rain forest near the Great tions between police officers and measure on Friday, the Post “If we had the law... then this “The anti-mask law at least Carrie Lam seemingly unwilling Barrier Reef, scientists said. demonstrators, with no sign of reported. would have a deterrent effect on gives investors some hope that or unable to find a political The Fire Coral fungus, an end to nearly four months of Pro-Beijing lawmakers in the some people,” lawmaker Eliz- it could be a way to cool down solution, police have been left to which is better known in South unrest. financial hub have renewed their abeth Quat said yesterday. the protests,” said Steven Leung, battle increasingly radicalised Korea and Japan as being Protesters have used face calls for Lam to introduce the “We are not talking about at UOB Kay Hian (Hong Kong). protesters. among the world’s most poi- sonous mushrooms, was found near Cairns in northern state of Queensland, scientists from Spokesman defends James Cook University said. “If found, the fungus should Duterte as ‘very hygienic’ not be touched, and definitely not eaten,” said Matt Barrett, an AFP/MOSCOW reporters, his spokesman Sal- expert on fungi at the univer- vador Panelo insisted that sity’s Australian Tropical Her- President Rodrigo Duterte’s Duterte “does not look barium. “Of the hundred or so spokesman defended the Phil- unkempt”. toxic mushrooms that are ippine leader as “very hygienic” “He feels suffocated and known to researchers, this is the and nice-smelling after he was very uncomfortable if the tie is only one in which the toxins can mocked on social media for tightly in place in the collar,” be absorbed through the skin.” looking dishevelled in a meeting Panelo said. “The president is If eaten, the distinctive red with the Russian Prime Minister. very hygienic. His body emits a fungus causes a horrifying array The 74-year-old Duterte refreshing scent as observed by of symptoms: stomach pain, was in Russia on a working visit people who meet up close to vomiting, diarrhoea, fever and and sat down for the talks with him.” numbness are followed over Prime Minister Dmitry Duterte is known as a casual hours or days by the skin peeling Medvedev on Wednesday. dresser who has a history of off the hands and feet, and the In pictures of the meeting, turning up to international and shrinking of the brain, he added. Duterte was seen in a rumpled major events in relaxed attire. It was most likely that the suit with his tie hanging loose as Duterte said he hates socks fungus occurred naturally in the two posed for pictures and and claims he owns no suits and Cairns, although instances have shook hands. does not like formal wear also been reported from Indo- Reacting to the photo online, because the clothes irritate his nesia and Papua New Guinea, Russian Twitter users jumped skin. Barrett said in a statement. “The Security officers stand guard as residents from Wamena arrive with Indonesian military aircraft on Duterte’s appearance. He chews gum in public, fact that we can find such a dis- following riots, at Sentani Airport, in Jayapura, Papua, yesterday. “Was Duterte getting ham- even when meeting world tinctive and medically important mered all night?” one asked. leaders such as Chinese Pres- fungus like Poison Fire Coral ‘Over 11,500 have fled violence-hit Papuan town’ “Did he just come back from a ident Xi Jinping, which he says right in our backyard shows we pub?” asked another. is meant to ease pain from a have much to learn about fungi REUTERS protests and unrest since late The government and some In a text statement to spinal condition. in northern Australia.” JAKARTA August after Papuan students in Papuan independence activists Surabaya, Indonesia’s second said 25 of the 33 who died there Indonesian authorities said city on the island of Java, were were migrants from elsewhere yesterday more than 11,500 taunted and attacked by a mob in the country. Nine dead as typhoon lashes South Korea people have been evacuated chanting racial epithets over Between September 23 and from the town of Wamena in the accusations they had desecrated October 2 Indonesia’s air force AFP A total of nine people were believed to be trapped beneath easternmost province of Papua a national flag. had flown 7,467 people out of BUSAN killed across the country as of the rubble. since dozens died during clashes In some of the worst Wamena on Hercules planes, Thursday afternoon, the Min- Park Young-hak was inside last month in the area. bloodshed in decades in Papua, while 4,179 people had left on At least nine people were killed istry of Interior and Safety said, his tool she — later buried in the Located on the western half 33 people died and scores were commercial flights, said Harry and several others missing after but the toll was expected to rise landslide — and said he escaped of the island of New Guinea and hurt during clashes in Wamena Hikmat, an official at Indonesia’s Typhoon Mitag lashed South with several people still after hearing a loud “roar”. long racked by a simmering sep- on September 23. social ministry. Korea with heavy rain and missing. “When I ran out to see what aratist insurgency, Papua Government offices and Ahmad Musthofa Kamal, a strong winds, authorities said. A woman in her 60s was it was the house next to me had encompasses Indonesia’s two homes were burned down, and spokesman for the Papuan The storm hit southern parts found dead after her home was already disappeared,” Park said. easternmost provinces and has 250 cars and motorcycles police, said the situation in of the country on Wednesday buried in a landslide in the More than 1,000 homes a distinct ethnic Melanesian destroyed, as indigenous Wamane was now stable and night, prompting flood warnings southern port city of Busan and were damaged and over 1,500 population. Papuans and security forces that shops and markets were and triggering landslides in around 600 rescue workers people evacuated their houses There has been a spike in clashed. open again. affected areas. were trying to locate three others in advance, the ministry said. FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER 2019 EUROPE 13
Man admits in UK Four officers, court trying to rob Arsenal stars attacker dead AFP LONDON
A man admitted in a London in Paris stabbing court yesterday to trying to rob Arsenal footballers Mesut Ozil AFP Sources said the and Sead Kolasinac in the PARIS attacker was shot British capital earlier this year. dead by police in Ashley Smith, 30, of A man wielding a knife stabbed the courtyard of the Archway in north London, and killed four officers at the pleaded guilty to attempting to police headquarters in the heart building, where he steal watches from the duo in of central Paris yesterday, before was employed. the Hampstead neighbourhood being shot dead. of the city on July 25. The premises were cordoned surveillance”. He appeared at Snares- off after the lunchtime attack in Interior Minister Christophe brook Crown Court by video the historic centre of Paris, Castaner, who was due to visit link to admit the attempted usually thronged with tourists, Turkey l, postponed his trip to ambush of World Cup winner and a dozens of police and emer- visit the scene of the attack. Ozil, 30, and 26-year-old gency vehicles had converged at “People were running eve- Kolasinac. the scene, a journalists reported. rywhere, there was crying eve- Footage of the incident on At least one metro station in rywhere,” said Emery Siamandi, social media showed the Bosnia the vicinity of the building, which and interpreter who was in the Emergency personnel stand near an air ambulance helicopter after a knife attack, on the Pont Marie defender Kolasinac, who joined is close to Notre-Dame cathedral building when the attack near Paris prefecture de police (police headquarters), yesterday. Arsenal in 2017, chasing off two and other major tourist attrac- happened. moped attackers who were tions, was closed. “I heard a shot, I gathered it some other reason? It’s still too on high alert after these attacks. assault rifles and explosives wearing helmets. Sources said the attacker was was inside,” he added. “Moments early to say,” Loic Travers, head In January 2015, two men struck outside a France- The club’s former Germany shot dead by police in the later, I saw police officers crying. of the Alliance Police union for armed with Kalashnikov rifles Germany football match at the midfielder Ozil can be seen in courtyard of the building, where They were in a panic.” the Paris region, told BFM stormed the Paris offices of national stadium, Paris cafes, his black Mercedes sports utility he was employed. Investigators suspect a television. satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo, and the Bataclan concert hall in vehicle before he reportedly The man worked in an workplace dispute sparked the There was no immediate killing 12 people. a coordinated assault that left took refuge in a Turkish administrative capacity but it deadliest attack on police in indication of the possible motives A policewoman was killed 130 people dead and more than restaurant. was not immediately clear what France in years, sources said, but of the attacker. just outside Paris the following 350 wounded. Judge Sheelagh Canavan his precise work role was. there were no immediate further France has been rocked since day, while a gunman took hos- Thousands of French police ordered Smith be held in An emergency message was details. 2015 by a succession of attacks tages at a Jewish supermarket, officers demonstrated in Paris custody until he is sentenced at broadcast over loudspeakers at The Paris prosecutor is at the blamed on jihadists, which have four of whom were killed. yesterday for better working the same court on November 1. the courthouse next door, scene, but anti-terror agencies included both large synchronised On November 15 that year, conditions in a rare protest by Jordan Northover, 26, has announcing “an attack” at the have not been involved at this assaults and isolated knife and France was hit by the worst the force, against the backdrop also been charged over the police headquarters and stating stage. gun attacks, killing more than terror attacks in its history. of a spike in suicides within their incident and is due to appear the area was “under “Did he snap, or was there 250 people. The country remains IS jihadists armed with ranks. before magistrates today. Von der Leyen to save cash by living in Brussels office EU and Ireland sceptical
BLOOMBERG Instead she will stay in a “small because the German head of the Juncker has complained in of a Brexit breakthrough BRUSSELS retreat” of approximately 25 sq Commission won’t be stuck in the past that the president of the metres at the Berlaymont office the Belgian capital’s infamous Commission isn’t entitled to an The new president of the building, which houses the traffic jams, her aide said. official residence. Instead the after Johnson’s offer European Union’s executive arm European Commission. The EU Commission pro- president must use their salary REUTERS Foreign Minister Simon plans to live in a small studio The move is intended to poses, monitors and enforces to secure accommodation in DUBLIN Coveney, went further, saying inside the headquarters of the avoid additional expenditure on legislation across the 28-nation Brussels. that if Johnson’s proposals were institution she will be leading, security, her spokesman said, bloc and other members of the Von der Leyen, a mother of The European Union and Ireland final then a no-deal Brexit lay her spokesman said. which would be necessary if she European Economic Area. It has seven, will keep her family resi- said that Prime Minister Boris ahead. Even though Ursula von der rents an apartment or a room in the authority to negotiate free- dence in Hanover, where her Johnson’s Brexit proposals were “My judgement is that Boris Leyen will earn more than a hotel, like her predecessor trade agreements and the power husband also works. She used to unlikely to yield a deal, with Johnson does want a deal and $27,000 per month, she won’t Jean-Claude Juncker. The to block mergers between cor- live in her Berlin office when she Dublin bluntly warning that that the paper that was pub- rent an apartment in Brussels. arrangement is also practical porate behemoths. was defence minister in Germany. Britain was heading towards a lished yesterday (Wednesday) no-deal exit unless it made more was an effort to move us in the concessions. direction of a deal. But...if that is Estonia’s EU energy The EU said it fully backed the final proposal, there will be Ireland and that while it was no deal,” Coveney told candidate questioned open to discussions, it was still parliament. unconvinced about Johnson’s European Council President on climate credentials plan — cast by British officials Donald Tusk said the bloc as the final offer to avert a remained fully united behind REUTERS no-deal Brexit on October 31. Ireland. BRUSSELS Just 28 days before the “We remain open but still United Kingdom is due to leave unconvinced,” Tusk said. Estonia’s candidate for European energy the EU, both sides are posi- Johnson made what his commissioner, Kadri Simson, insisted tioning themselves to avoid office said was his final Brexit yesterday that she is committed to climate blame for a delay or a disorderly pitch to the EU on Wednesday, goals as she was pressed by EU lawmakers no-deal Brexit. offering a possible compromise over her country’s reluctance to back the Johnson said he wants an on the most contentious issue bloc’s ambitions for zero emissions by 2050. agreement but insists there can that initially drew a cautious Questioned about her policy on fossil be no further Brexit welcome by the EU. fuels as Estonia’s former energy minister, postponement. Johnson went further than Simson backed incoming EU chief executive The cool reception from many expected on trying to Ursula von der Leyen’s pledge to propose Brussels to Johnson’s proposal solve the dilemma over the legislation to make the European Union indicates just how far apart the border between British-ruled carbon neutral by mid-century. two sides are on the first Northern Ireland and EU Simson was speaking during her confir- departure of a sovereign state member Ireland - with a pro- mation hearing. from the EU, which was forged posal for an all-island regulatory Von der Leyen’s team is facing more from Europe’s ruins after World zone to cover all goods. This headwinds than any of its predecessors, amid European Energy Commissioner-designate Kadri Simson of Estonia attends her hearing War II. would replace the so-called concerns about possible conflicts of interest, before the EU Parliament, in Brussels, yesterday. Irish Prime Minister Leo “backstop” arrangement he says corruption or financial irregularities among Varadkar, who is key to any pos- he cannot accept. several candidates for commissioner. Estonia, which relies on fossil fuels, the tiny nation the EU’s most carbon intensive sible deal, said he did not fully Besides the concession, The EU executive, which has the sole including high-polluting oil shale, for over economy in the bloc — as it has sought to understand how the British pro- however, Johnson proposed right to propose European laws and is the three quarters of its power generation, was break reliance on energy imports from posals might work and that giving Northern Ireland’s insti- guardian of the bloc’s treaty, is made up of one of four EU states refusing to back the 2050 Russia. Dublin could not sign up to a tutions the ongoing power to one commissioner per member state, nom- targets at an EU summit earlier this year. That has made the choice of the Estonian treaty that did not safeguard an abide by or exit the regulatory inated by his or her government for the next It is home to the two largest oil shale- as energy commissioner the target of crit- open Irish-British border. zone — a possible step too far five years. fueled power plants in the world - making icism from climate campaigners. Varadkar’s deputy, Irish for Ireland and the EU. Macron seeks to placate French citizens over pension reforms
AFP painful changes in a country the Aveyron region, where a cancelling the more advanta- massive public transport strikes by “yellow vests” protesting PARIS where many people have seen third of the population is over 60. geous pensions enjoyed by some in recent weeks by tram and around France every Sunday for their spending power decline. During his 2017 presidential professions, including public train workers opposed to most of the past year. French President Emmanuel Macron’s government has campaign, Macron had pledged transport and utilities workers, changes they say will force them Last week, the government Macron will face citizens to been the target of more than a not to touch the legal retirement sailors, notaries and even Paris to work for longer. unveiled a draft 2020 budget debate a controversial pension year of protests by so-called age of 62 for most workers. Opera workers. Another transport strike is with tax cuts of $10bn for house- reform plan that has sparked “yellow vests” who say he does But Jean-Paul Delevoye, The government has vowed planned from December 5. holds in response to the uprising, protests by train drivers, pilots, not understand the day-to-day leading a reform project, has to hold consultations with labour There have also been pro- making it unlikely Macron will lawyers, doctors and police as struggles of ordinary citizens proposed making a full pension representatives while the bill is tests by lawyers, nurses, doctors honour his pledge of balancing the country’s powerful unions faced with rising prices for available only from 64. People debated in parliament, with a and airline pilots. the government’s books by 2022. flex their collective muscle. products and services and who retire earlier would have vote expected next year. On Wednesday, thousands Right-wing president Nicolas Macron’s move to modernise shrinking income. to accept a lower pension: five An opinion poll published of police took to the streets of Sarkozy raised France’s France’s retirement system is Three hours have been set percent less for someone who yesterday said 43 percent of Paris, with pension reform retirement age from 60 to 62 in part of an election pledge to put aside for the meeting between stops working at 63, for French people oppose the among their gripes. 2010 despite months of protests the country on a solid financial the president and citizens in the example. reform. The labour action adds to the that brought millions onto the footing — a mission that calls for southern French city of Rodez in Delevoye has also suggested The country has seen two pressure already brought to bear streets. 14 EUROPE / AMERICAS FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER 2019 Merkel warns against racism on anniversary of German reunification REUTERS the expense of the weak and KIEL minorities.” Merkel’s conservatives and Chancellor Angela Merkel made German Chancellor their Social Democrat (SPD) coa- a veiled attack on the far-right lition partners have accused the Alternative for Germany (AfD) Angela Merkel said AfD, the largest opposition party party on the 29th anniversary of that economic in parliament, of legitimising a German reunification yesterday, grievances in the east language of hate that spurs saying economic grievances in violence. the east were no excuse for were no excuse for They have said the AfD racism. racism. manipulates the grievances of In a speech marking the eastern Germans — about lower anniversary, Merkel cited a gov- gains in elections in two eastern wages and pensions, an exodus ernment-commissioned report regions last month. of young people, plans to phase that found economic discrep- “It should never be the case out coal and the challenge of ancies between the eastern and that disappointment with pol- integrating a record influx of ref- western parts of Germany and itics, however significant, be ugees — to make political gains which said people in the east feel accepted as a legitimate reason through populism. like second-class citizens. to marginalise, threaten or attack The AfD, which entered par- But the Chancellor said that others because of their skin liament two years ago in elec- German Chancellor Angela Merkel signs autographs ahead of a ceremony on the German reunification this was no justification for colour, religion, or sexual orien- tions that were shaped by dis- in Kiel, yesterday. verbal attacks on foreigners tation,” Merkel said in the quiet over Merkel’s decision in under the guise of free speech, northern city of Kiel. 2015 to welcome almost 1 million The party has about 10 east and wages there are 84 well as in the east, people are all and that such attacks “The values of our consti- migrants, says it has always dis- percent support in western percent of those in the west, it in all happier with their lives threatened democracy in tution must guide each and every tanced itself from violent, far- regions and is polling at around showed. than at any other moment since Germany. Shortly after she debate in our country,” she said. right extremists. 14 percent nationally. The report found that less reunification. But we also know spoke, about 600 people took “In concrete terms this The deadly shooting of a pro- The report cited by Merkel than 40 percent say reunification that this is not the whole truth,” part in a far-right rally in Berlin. means, ‘Yes’ to open debate, ‘Yes’ immigration conservative poli- showed east Germany’s eco- was worth it and less than half Merkel said. Merkel did not mention the to tough demands from politics, tician in June and a rise in anti- nomic strength has risen to 75 are happy with democracy in “We must all learn to under- anti-migrant AfD by name but it ‘No’ to intolerance, ‘No’ to mar- Semitism have fuelled debate percent of the west German level Germany. stand why reunification for many has stronger support in eastern ginalisation, ‘No’ to hate and about the anti-immigrant from 43 percent in 1990. “A lot has been achieved in people in eastern states is not parts of Germany and made big anti-Semitism, ‘No’ to living at speeches of some AfD leaders. Employment is at a high in the the past 29 years. In the west as only a positive experience.” Three dead in small Perurian President to swear plane crash near Michigan airport in new cabinet as rebellion AP/DEWITT TOWNSHIP in Congress fizzles out
Three people died and three REUTERS lockdown on streets in others were injured when a LIMA downtown Lima, where thou- single-engine plane heading sands of Vizcarra’s supporters from Indianapolis crashed Peru’s centrist President Martin rallied to demand former law- yesterday near Capital Vizcarra will unveil a new makers physically leave Con- Region International Airport cabinet today as a dramatic gress earlier this week. in mid-Michigan, authorities challenge to his leadership by Former lawmakers who said. dozens of dismissed lawmakers refuse to recognise Vizcarra as The six-passenger plane earlier this week appeared to president have said they will ask was on its way to the Lansing- fizzle out. the country’s top court, the Con- area airport when it went down No public institution or stitutional Tribunal, to intervene. about 9am. foreign power has backed the But their critics warn they could “I know that it was coming right-wing opposition’s charge face criminal charges for con- in on the approach and that’s that Vizcarra illegally dissolved tinuing to insist they are still when something went wrong,” Congress on Monday by lawmakers. airport spokesman Spencer invoking a nuclear option in the The opposition’s attempt this Flynn said. constitution that also forced him week to anoint Vice-President The plane was at capacity to replace his cabinet. Mercedes Araoz as interim pres- and included a pilot and co- At a ceremony at the Presi- ident fell apart after Vizcarra pilot, said Clinton County Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel (left) and Russia’s Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev reviewing a dential Palace, Vizcarra will supporters charged her with Sheriff Larry Jerue. Names of guard of honour during a ceremony at the Revolution Palace, in Havana, yesterday. swear in 19 ministers, including usurpation of functions and the those onboard weren’t imme- Harvard-trained public admin- military and police reaffirmed diately released. istrator Maria Antonieta Alva as their loyalty to Vizcarra. The Federal Aviation Admin- Russian PM in Cuba as US sanctions bite the new finance minister, two Vizcarra said his decision to istration said the Socata TBM 700 sources who asked not to be dissolve Congress and call for plane left Indy South Greenwood AFP the foreign ministry, which pub- stations, the number of buses named said. new legislative elections was a Airport at 8am yesterday, HAVANA lished a photo on its website of and trains running have fallen, It was the latest sign that constitutional and necessary according to WRTV-TV. the two men meeting at air conditioning has been turned Peru, the world’s No.2 copper way to end a year-long stand- The airport received an Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Havana’s airport. off in state companies and many producer and one of Latin off with the opposition over his emergency alert from the plane, Medvedev began a two-day visit Medvedev’s visit comes at a state employees have been told America’s most open economies, proposed reforms for stamping said airport public safety and to Cuba as the island nation looks crucial juncture for Cuba as it to stay at home. was moving on from its worst out entrenched graft. operations chief Eric Patrick. to shore up economic support faces fuel shortages due to a US This crisis — which the gov- political crisis in two decades, He blamed the majority He wasn’t sure if the alert came amid severe fuel shortages it embargo — first imposed in 1962 ernment says is “cyclical” — with dismissed lawmakers’ cries opposition party Popular Force, before or after the crash. blames on US sanctions. — targeting ships transporting underlines the importance of of “coup” fading from headlines led by jailed former presidential The plane was largely intact Medvedev was welcomed Venezuelan oil, Cuba’s main solidarity offered by allies China in local media. candidate Keiko Fujimori, of at the crash site and Patrick said in Havana by Cuba’s Foreign supplier of crude. and Russia, whose Foreign Min- Peru’s electoral authority trying to use democratic insti- the plane wasn’t part of Minister Bruno Rodriguez. Washington accuses Cuba of ister Sergey Lavrov visited the said it was organising new leg- tutions to shield their members scheduled commercial service They were due to hold a providing military support to island in July. islative elections for January 26, and allies from criminal probes. at the airport. press conference in the Venezuela President Nicolas Commercial exchanges a timeline proposed by Vizcarra The opposition said Vizcarra Investigators with the afternoon. Maduro, whom the US is trying increased by 34 percent in 2018 that the Organization of has fanned widespread outrage National Transportation Safety “Cuba and Russia have the to oust in favor of his domestic to $388m and that figure should American States called “a con- over back-to-back graft Board and Federal Aviation highest level of exchanges and rival Juan Guaido. approach $500 in 2019, structive step” toward over- scandals in recent years in order Authority were heading yes- political dialogue, which has In recent weeks, hours-long according to Russia’s Deputy coming the crisis. to orchestrate an unconstitu- terday to the area. proved fruitful and useful,” said queues have formed at service Prime Minister Yuriy Borisov. Police have largely lifted a tional power grab.
Europe needs to increase military Zelenskiy seeks to allay fears over separatist regions spending, says Dutch Premier REUTERS prime minister said. AFP issue. A new rally is planned for today. “All of us understand that Donbass is AMSTERDAM We might not like it, but the KIEV The Ukrainian conflict between Kiev Ukraine,” he said. days in which Europe could for forces and Russian-backed fighters broke Zelenskiy and Russian President Europe needs to increase military a minimal fee find shelter under Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy out in 2014 and has since claimed more Vladimir Putin could meet for the first time spending to keep the transatlantic the American safety umbrella are yesterday called on the nation not “to give than 13,000 lives. as early as this month in talks aimed at Nato alliance alive in the face of over.” in to provocations” after protests broke out “I respect the constitutional right of ending the conflict in eastern Ukraine. rising threats from Russia, China Nato members in 2014 agreed against giving war-ravaged separatist-held every Ukrainian to protest, I hear you and The provisional agreement of a plan and elsewhere, Dutch Prime they would increase military territories in the east broad autonomy. trust me — I will never betray Ukraine,” for the separatist-held regions was a key Minister Mark Rutte said spending to 2% of their gross More than a 1,000 protesters rallied in Zelensky said in a video address to the condition set by Moscow for a meeting. yesterday. domestic product (GDP) by 2024. central Kiev on Wednesday after Ukrainian, nation yesterday. Such a meeting would also be attended Europe has no alternative to Dutch military spending has Russian and separatist negotiators this The 41-year-old president, who came by French President Emmanuel Macron, its alliance with the United States, been increased by 25% since week agreed on a roadmap for the regions to power in May, implored Ukrainians to who has been spearheading the drive for Rutte said in a speech. “We can’t 2014, but still only reached 1.2% held by Kremlin-backed rebels. keep a cool head and not to “give in to peace in Ukraine, and German Chancellor guarantee our own security. But of GDP last year. The peace plan envisages special status manipulations and provocations of some Angela Merkel. Europe can and should do more.” Dutch government plans to for such territories if they conduct free and individuals.” The roadmap for the separatist-held To protect Nato, Europe further increase spending on fair elections under the Ukrainian “They really want to use you,” he said. Donetsk People’s Republic and Lugansk needs to heed the call of US Pres- defence in the coming years. “But constitution. He said all of society would be involved People’s Republic has been dubbed “the ident Donald Trump and increase we have to be honest, that won’t The announcement sparked anger in in drawing up new legislation on the status Steinmeier formula”, after the former military spending, the Dutch get us at 2% by 2024,” Rutte said. Ukraine where broader autonomy for the of the separatist-held territories known German foreign minister, Frank-Walter separatist-held regions remains an explosive locally as Donbass. Steinmeier, who proposed it. FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER 2019 AMERICAS / CLASSIFIEDS 15 Trump calls on Ukraine, China to probe Bidens AFP In a statement, Joe Volker could strengthen the and his allies sought to use the WASHINGTON Biden’s campaign Democrats’ case. The whistle- machinery of the State called the president’s blower complaint depicts him Department to further the pres- US President Donald Trump speaking with Giuliani “in an ident’s personal political openly called on China as well comments “a attempt to ‘contain the damage’ interests,” they said. as Ukraine to investigate his grotesque choice of to US national security” of Trump, meanwhile, pressed potential 2020 election rival Joe lies over truth and self Giuliani’s meddling in Ukraine forward with his strategy of Biden, doubling down as Demo- over the country.” affairs. deflecting the allegations by crats began interviewing A day after the July 25 call, focusing the narrative on the witnesses in an impeachment Volker met with Zelenskiy and Bidens, as his Republican allies investigation that has rocked the Asked if he would ask Xi to other senior Ukraine officials and in Congress sought to put brakes White House. do the same, Trump replied, “It’s advised them “about how to on the impeachment probe. Facing possible removal certainly something we can start ‘navigate’ the demands that the House Minority Leader called from office precisely for seeking thinking about.” president had made of Mr. on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi foreign help against his political In a statement, Biden’s cam- Zelenskiy.” to suspend the inquiry until challengers, Trump said he paign called the president’s com- House investigators received “transparent and equitable rules wanted Ukraine President Volo- ments “a grotesque choice of lies more potential evidence against and procedures” could be dymyr Zelenskiy and Chinese over truth and self over the Trump on Wednesday when the established. leader Xi Jinping to go after country.” inspector general of the State Anything less than a Biden, the leader in the race for Kate Bedingfield, Biden’s Department handed over a “through, transparent, and fair the Democratic presidential deputy campaign manager, said package of materials sent to Sec- process would represent a nomination next year. Trump was “desperately Kurt Volker, President Donald Trump’s former envoy to Ukraine retary of State Mike Pompeo supreme insult to our Consti- “I would say that President clutching for conspiracy theories arrives at the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, yesterday. earlier this year to support an tution,” he said. Zelenskiy, if it were me, I would that have been debunked and investigation of the Bidens. Trump and Giuliani allege recommend that they start an dismissed by independent, Former US special envoy to Trump appeared to tie getting Giuliani said media that he that Biden, as vice-president, investigation into the Bidens,” credible news organisations.” Ukraine Kurt Volker was caught dirt on Biden to military aid for sent the package, which was in tried to block a Ukraine cor- Trump told reporters outside the “Donald Trump is terrified up earlier this year in the efforts Ukraine. an envelope labelled “White ruption probe into his son’s White House. that Joe Biden will beat him like by Trump and Trump’s lawyer A US intelligence officer’s House.” business partner, using US aid as “If they were honest about a drum,” she added. Rudy Giuliani to pressure whistleblower complaint about The Giuliani package con- leverage. it they would start a very simple Trump ramped up his effort Ukraine to investigate Biden and the impropriety of Trump’s tained “disinformation, But the record shows that investigation on the Bidens,” to shape the public narrative just Biden’s son Hunter, who had actions, and a White House debunked conspiracy theories, there was no investigation, and Trump said of Ukraine. as the first major witness in the business ties to a Ukraine gas record of the call, both released and baseless allegations” that Biden in fact viewed Kiev’s “Likewise, China should start impeachment probe arrived in tycoon. last week, drove Democrats to regarding the Bidens, Democrats corruption prosecutor at the time an investigation into the Bidens, Congress to provide testimony on Those efforts culminated in open the impeachment investi- said in a statement after meeting as himself deeply compromised. because what happened in China allegations that the White House a July 25 phone call between gation, alleging that the president the inspector general. Trump is also seeking to is just about as bad as what hap- illicitly sought political help from Trump and Ukraine President betrayed his oath of office and “These documents also rein- paint his Democrat accusers pened with Ukraine.” Ukraine for the 2020 election. Volodymyr Zelensky, in which jeopardized national security. force concern that the president “liars.”
Seven reported dead as WWII-era Bernie Sanders to participate in debate after heart procedure bomber crashes BLOOMBERG/WASHINGTON canceled all of his campaign Sanders is the oldest can- Nationally, Sanders is polling health problems, tweeting events “until further notice” didate in the 2020 Democratic in third among Democrats at Tuesday he was feeling good and AP Bernie Sanders will be on stage after he experienced chest pains field. 16.8% according to the Real- received good care, but wants to WINDSOR LOCKS at the Democratic debate in Ohio at an event in Las Vegas on Elizabeth Warren is 70 and ClearPolitics average. Biden is make sure all Americans are on October 15 despite having a Tuesday. Doctors inserted two Joe Biden is 76. The likely Repub- leading with 26.2% followed by given the same access. A World War II-era plane with heart procedure that took him stents in his chest to clear an lican nominee, Donald Trump, Warren with 24%. “None of us know when a 13 people aboard crashed and off the campaign trail on artery blockage. is 73. But the incident raised Sanders has taken on a busy medical emergency might affect burned at the Hartford airport Wednesday, two campaign aides Inserting stents is a routine questions about whether Sanders campaign schedule. He was us. And no one should fear going after encountering mechanical said. procedure that is performed on is too old to take on the rigors of quick to tie signature issue of bankrupt if it occurs,” Sanders trouble on takeoff yesterday, The Vermont senator, 78, millions of Americans each year. the White House. Medicare for All in with his tweeted. killing seven of them. The four-engine, propeller- driven B-17 bomber struggled ACLU suit seeks damages for CHANGE OF NAME to get into the air and slammed into a maintenance building at separated immigrant families Bradley International Airport I, Fatihatuj Zahra, I, Yousuf Ahmad Jamali, as the pilots circled back for a AP 2018 by executive order, and a holder of Bangladesh Passport holder of Bangladesh Passport landing, officials and witnesses PHOENIX federal judge in San Diego No.EB0572252 No.BN0993962 said. ordered the reunification of (Qatar ID No. 30105000108) (Qatar ID No. 29805000095) It had 10 passengers and The American Civil Liberties 2,700 children, although advo- three crew members, author- Union filed a federal lawsuit cates say many more were hereby change my name to hereby change my name to ities said. yesterday seeking potentially separated. FATIHA TUZ ZAHRA. YOUSUF AHMED JAMALI. Connecticut Public Safety millions of dollars in damages The government carried out Commissioner James Rovella on behalf of thousands of immi- family separations without a Any objection, please contact the Any objection, please contact the said hours after the crash that grant families who were sepa- reunification plan in place. some of those on board were rated from their children at the Thousands of parents weren’t days from the publication of this notice. days from the publication of this notice. burned, and “the victims are US-Mexico border. told where their children would very difficult to identify.” The ACLU and other be placed, and the federal Some of the survivors of the attorneys filed a lawsuit in agency that housed the kids after I, Rosemarie Marcellana Sortigosa, crash were critically injured, Tucson against past and present they were taken didn’t always I, Zubair Karim, authorities said. One person on Trump administration officials, know that they had traveled holder of Philippines Passport the ground was also hurt in the alleging the government vio- with a parent. holder of Pakistan Passport No.P2523794B crash and a firefighter involved lated immigrants’ rights and In this latest suit, the ACLU No.BQ4954112 (Qatar ID No. 27860815210) in the response suffered a deeply traumatised an estimated wants class action status, (Qatar ID No. 29658603639) hereby change my name to minor injury. No children were 4,000 children who were taken meaning if it wins, thousands of hereby change my name to ROSEMARIE SORTIGOSA on the plane. from their parents after crossing families who are not plaintiffs ZUBAIR HAJI KARIM DAD. The death toll of seven the border illegally. Most of the can also be compensated. DELFIN. could rise, Rovella said. He said families were from Central Attorneys didn’t list a dollar Any objection, please contact the some lives were likely saved by American and many were amount requested, but have also Any objection, please contact the the efforts of people including asylum-seekers. filed complaints with the days from the publication of this notice. a person who raced to help the Family separations began on Department of Homeland days from the publication of this notice. victims and people on the plane a large scale in early 2018 and Security that seek $3m per who helped others to escape the were widely decried as family. Those complaints could fire by opening a hatch, Rovella inhumane. President Donald be eventually tied into this said. Trump ended the policy in June lawsuit. holder of Pakistan Passport I, Samantha Jane Hall, No.BW1719861 holder of UK Passport (Qatar ID No. 29958601601) No.111877492 Dallas cop gets 10 years in prison for murder hereby change my name to (Qatar ID No. 26582601201) ANEESA MOHAMMAD ABDUR hereby change my name to SAMANTHA JANE WHALLEY. AP she mistook for her own unit one long shift that night, entered Jean’s REHMAN. DALLAS floor below. fourth-floor apartment and shot Any objection, please contact the Amber Guyger didn’t appear him. He had been eating a bowl Any objection, please contact the A white Dallas police officer was to show much reaction, at least of ice cream before she fired. days from the publication of this notice. sentenced to 10 years in prison from the angle of a live camera Guyger said she parked on days from the publication of this notice. for killing her black neighbour stream, as the judge read the the wrong floor and mistook in his apartment, which she said jury’s sentence. It came a day Jean’s apartment for her own, after the jury con- which was directly below his, NOTICE victed her of and mistook him for a burglar. I, Pratik Bhattari, murder in the Sep- But prosecutors questioned how holder of Nepal Passport MR. NOEL MANALOTO NAPAO tember 2018 killing Guyger could have missed No.08389480 PHILIPPINES NATIONAL, of Botham Jean. numerous signs that she was in (Qatar ID No. 27752427739) PASSPORT NO. P0027217A Guyger’s sen- the wrong place. They also asked hereby change my name to QATAR ID NO. 27160811583 tence was met with why she didn’t call for backup PRATIK BHATTARAI. boos and jeers by a instead of walking into the The above said person is leaving Qatar for good. crowd gathered apartment if she thought she was Any objection, please contact the Anybody who has any claim against outside the being burglarized and suggested him should contact us on the courtroom. she was distracted by phone days from the publication of this notice. following numbers within 2 days The basic facts messages she had been from the date of this advertisement. of the unusual exchanging with her police We will not be responsible for any shooting were not partner, who was also her lover. in dispute One of the Jean family lawyers claim whatsoever after the above said date. Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger (right) throughout the hailed the verdict as “a victory for trial. 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LANI ROSE R DIZON have already shown their “We see a significant number of THE PENINSULA interests to take part in the coun- applications planning to invest try’s growing economic activ- in consultancy businesses and The ‘Invest in Qatar’ centre at the ities, said Hamad Al Abdan, energy sector. Some are inter- Ministry of Commerce and Director of Business Devel- ested to invest in other markets Industry (MoCI) is seeing a opment and Investment Pro- such as the entertainment and growing number of applications motion Department at MoCI hospitality sectors. We’re seeing from foreign investors, espe- while talking to The Peninsula a variety of investment applica- cially after the recent issuance on the sidelines of a seminar on tions,” he added. of the Law No. 1 of 2019, which ‘Investment Prospects in Qatar: Earlier during his presen- regulates the investment of non- Opportunities and Challenges’ tation, Al Abdan said the centre Qatari capital in the country’s which was organised by the serves as a one-stop-shop for economic activity, said an MoCI MoCI yesterday. inquiries and applications to official. Al Abdan added: “The Invest help foreign investors overcome The new non-Qatari capital in Qatar centre is doing very any obstacles they may face investment law, which was good. We receive an average of when setting up businesses in issued in January, seeks to seven to eight applications from the country. position Qatar as an attractive foreign investors every single The centre coordinates with destination for foreign invest- day, and this will further the Business Development and ments and support national increase very soon. We’re going Investment Promotion efforts to promote the country to be full-fledged with the arrival Department at MoCI to identify as both an investment hub and of the Investment Promotion challenges and constraints, Qatar Chamber’s First Vice-Chairman Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Towar Al Kuwari (third left), with a key platform for businesses Agency. We liaise with them on follow up on the implementation Oman’s Ambassador to Qatar Najib bin Yahya Al Balushi (fourth left) inaugurating the “Oman SMEs seeking to expand into foreign all the investment opportunities of solutions, provide data and Exhibition 2019”, at the Mall of Qatar in Doha yesterday. markets. within Qatar”. guidelines for public services, With attractive benefits in The centre sees foreign and create opportunities and place, a growing number of investment applications from investment incentives, he added. QC opens Oman SMEs expo in Doha investors from various countries various countries, said Al Abdan. `P19 THE PENINSULA prises Development (Riyada). cooperation between the two DOHA Al Kuwari who toured the sides in identifying the pavilions of the expo talked to investment opportunities Qatar Chamber’s First Vice- media following the opening available in both countries. Chairman, Mohamed bin Ahmed ceremony saying that the exhi- Al Kuwari also referred to bin Towar Al Kuwari, yesterday bition that sees the participation the workshop hosted by the opened the “Oman Small and of 30 Omani SMEs, portrays the Qatar Chamber on Wednesday Medium Enterprises (SMEs) beautiful Omani characteristics which reviewed investment Exhibition 2019” at the Mall of in handicrafts, textiles, perfumes opportunities in the Port of Qatar, in the presence of Oman’s and other products. Duqm in Oman. Ambassador to Qatar, Najib bin He added that it is a popular For his part, Al Balushi said Yahya Al Balushi. exhibition for the Qatari public, the exhibition aims to activate The opening ceremony was pointing out that displayed trade movement between the attended by ambassadors from products are fully manufactured two brotherly countries as well various countries and members Omani industries. Al Kuwari as introduce the famous Omani of the business sector. added that the exhibition pro- products to Qatari market. A total of 30 exhibitors from vides an opportunity for Qatari He also noted that these the field of fashion, textiles, industrialists and craftsmen to products are of international antiques, gifts and perfumes are meet their Omani counterparts quality and accuracy, affirming displaying their products in the participating in the exhibition to that the expo would help identify FROM LEFT: The Director of Legal Affairs Department at Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI), expo. discuss ways of developing craft cooperation opportunities Hilal Mohammed Al Khulaifi; Board Member, Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration, The four day exhibition is industry and joint cooperation between Qatari and Omani com- Sheikh Dr Thani bin Ali bin Saud Al Thani; Senior Counsel at Qatar International Court and Dispute organised by Oman’s Public in this area. panies including businessmen, Resolution Centre, Dr Zain Al Abidine Sharar; Director of Business Development and Investment Authority for Investment Pro- He stressed that the Qatari in addition to promote the Promotion Department at the MoCI, Hamad Al Abdan; and others attending a seminar on “Investment motion and Export Development private sector is continuously exchange of exhibitions between Prospects in the State of Qatar” (Opportunities and Challenges) at the Ministry’s headquarters in (Ithraa) and the Public Authority engaged with its Omani coun- the two countries for their Lusial City yesterday. 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THE PENINSULA and competitive companies that DOHA are looking for genuine invest- ments in the Qatari market. Qatar Chamber’s (QC) Second He added that the blockade Vice-Chairman Rashid bin imposed on Qatar has con- Hamad Al Athba yesterday met tributed to creating more coop- a Turkish delegation comprising eration between the two coun- of 13 businessmen representing tries, especially as Turkey is one various sectors including infra- of the first countries that helped structure, tourism, agriculture, Qatar and stood by it during the industry, education, logistics and crisis. food security. For his part, Al Obaidli said The delegation was led by the visiting delegation includes the Former Turkish Minister of various sectors of high interest Agriculture and Livestock Faruk to the Qatari side, expressing his Celik. QC Board of Director hope to forge new partnerships Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli between the two sides in these Qatar Chamber ‘s Second Vice-Chairman, Rashid bin Hamad Al Athba, and QC Board Member, Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli, during also attended the event. sectors. He stressed that the State their meeting with the visiting Turkish delegation led by Former Turkish Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Faruk Celik at the QC’s The meeting discussed coop- of Qatar welcomes the invest- eration relations between both headquarters in Doha, yesterday. ments of leading international countries and ways of enhancing companies, noting that the gov- relations between the private cooperation with Turkish com- tourism, industry, education, companies from Bursa, which is Qatar as “a developed country ernment provides many incen- sectors as well as exploring panies, especially because logistics and food security, said one of the most important that has managed to achieve tives to encourage more investment opportunities Turkish companies have proven Celik. Turkish cities and has huge many achievements and suc- investments. available in both sides. a good reputation for their high He added that these firms are potential in agriculture and cesses at all levels,” Al-Obaidli stressed that Al Athba said that Qatar and quality products in the Qatari keen on exploring the Qatari industry sectors, noting that He also pointed out that Qatar attaches great importance Turkey enjoy strong and market. market and establish partner- there are 18 integrated industrial there are many areas of cooper- to food security, affirming that it developed cooperation relations The delegation includes rep- ships with the Qatari side for the zones in the city. ation between Qatari and has achieved self-sufficiency in covering all aspects. He noted resentatives of leading Turkish advantages of both countries Celik praised the devel- Turkish companies in sectors various sectors such as dairy by that the Qatari private sector companies in infrastructure, ‘economies. He pointed out that opment and progress achieved represented by the delegation, 110 percent and poultry by 124 highly welcomes enhancing its roads and tunnels, agriculture, the delegation includes by Qatar in all fields, describing especially since these are strong percent. 18 BUSINESS FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER 2019
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Northern Ireland business leaders slam Johnson’s Brexit plan
AFP goods across the border. LONDON Yet Connolly labelled them unworkable and costly for Northern Ireland’s business companies. leaders yesterday lashed out at “This will lead to complexity, Top diplomats and senior officials from Qatar Chamber are posing for a group photo with Omani officials along with the representatives British Prime Minister Boris John- delays, tariffs, VAT and cost rises of Omani creative Small and Mid-sized enterprises at the Mall of Qatar, yestrday. The Omani firms are shocasing thier products at the son’s new Brexit plan as costly that will make NI goods less com- mall, which will remain open for the visitors until Sunday. and unworkable. petitive and squeeze our Johnson’s strategy would household budgets,” he added. tackle the Irish border issue by “The measures are predi- taking Northern Ireland, part of cated on intrusive surveillance More Omani products to make the United Kingdom, out of the which will put a burden on European Union’s customs union business and be disruptive for but keeping it aligned with EU border communities. member Ireland’s rules and reg- “In short, these proposals are inroads in Qatar: Envoy ulations for goods. unworkable and unpalatable,” THE PENINSULA “The Prime Minister’s long Connolly added. DOHA of Qatar show will prove popular provenance and are searching awaited proposal is hugely dis- Ian Wright, chief executive with our Qatari hosts. We ran the for authentic products, whether appointing,” said Aodhán Con- of the Food and Drinks Feder- same show last year in Doha and that is with food or in the per- nolly, director of the Northern ation industry organisation, also Products by 30 top Omani busi- that proved to be highly suc- sonal care product space.” Ireland Retail Consortium slammed the plan for shifting the nesses are on display at an exhi- Organised by Ithraa, cessful, with participating firms Khaled Sam Hosn, CEO of industry body. costs onto businesses. bition which opened yesterday Oman’s inward winning a sizeable amount of Mall of Qatar, added: “We’re “It is clear that he has not lis- “Unfortunately these pro- at the Mall of Qatar. It will investment and business.” delighted to be hosting the tened to the needs of the posals don’t work for shoppers remain open to the public until export development Held under the patronage of Omani SME show, it’ll give our Northern Ireland business com- and consumers,” Wright said. Sunday. Qatar Chamber’s First Vice- savvy Qatari shoppers the munity or Northern Ireland “That’s because they ask food Organised by Ithraa, Oman’s agency, in partnership Chairman Mohammed bin opportunity to discover the households.” The plan would and drink businesses operating inward investment and export with the Sultanate’s Ahmed bin Towar Al Kuwari, the wonders of Omani crafts- effectively create two temporary in Northern Ireland to pay, development agency, in part- Public Authority for response to participate in the manship, fashion and food. I’m economic borders, including one through new bureaucracy and nership with the Sultanate’s Small & Medium Sized four-day show from Oman’s cre- sure the participating Omani in the Irish Sea between costs, for the government’s ina- Public Authority for Small & ative industries sector has been businesses will make quite an mainland Britain and Northern bility to agree a comprehensive Medium Sized Enterprises, Enterprises. highly favourable. impression.” Ireland. exit deal.” The Northern Ireland Riyada and Oman’s Embassy in “Market research suggests Founded in 1996, Ithraa is a The proposal would create Chamber of Commerce, whose Qatar, the four-day show was Maymuna Al Adawi, Ithraa’s that there are clear opportunities government-run, ISO and an “all-island regulatory zone” membership consists of some designed to introduce Omani Director of Export Facilitation, for Omani craft, fashion and food Investor in People certified on the island of Ireland covering 1,200 companies, was also SMEs working in the crafts, said: “Oman’s growing craft, businesses to break into Qatar’s inward investment and export all goods including agrifood. critical. fashion and food sector to the fashion and food industry is sophisticated and lucrative promotion agency. The organi- This means Northern Ireland “Businesses are telling us that lucrative Qatari market. The dominated by SMEs. And given market” remarked Oman’s sation provides a range of sticking with EU goods regula- the potential increased costs will exhibit also aims to boost the the underlying skill and talent in Ambassador to Qatar Najeeb bin support services and information tions to ensure they are the same seriously damage business Sultanate’s exports of jewelry, our creative industries and their Yahya Al Balushi. to help domestic and interna- on both sides of the border. supply lines and indeed business food, cosmetics and growing international repu- He added: “GCC consumers tional investors set up in, and The move aims to eliminate survival,” the organisation said fragrances. tation, we are confident the Mall understand the importance of export from, Oman. all regulatory checks to trade in in a tweet. US jobless claims edge up amid GM strike, factory malaise
BLOOMBERG measure, held at the lowest in number of people seeking ben- to 7,831 on manufacturing conditions are tight, but the WASHINGTON about two months while con- efits. Striking workers are gen- industry layoffs. The Labor impact of the strike will tempo- tinuing claims fell to the lowest erally not entitled to receive Department’s September jobs rarily inflate the levels,” said Filings for US unemployment in almost a year. unemployment benefits, but still report due Friday is forecast to Bloomberg Economic Analyst benefits rose to a four-week The third-straight rise in may file to receive them. show hiring rose in the month, Eliza Winger (pictured). high, another sign of potential claims shows that a slowdown Related industries and firms though overall continues to trend Continuing claims, reported labor-market weakness ahead in manufacturing amid lower may have also felt the impact down amid slower global with a one-week lag, fell 5,000 of Friday’s monthly jobs report, global demand and investment with about 46,000 union demand. to 1.65 million in the week though part of the increase may may be spreading into the labor employees on strike across “As the strike drags into a ended September 21, the lowest reflect effects from a strike by market. At the same time, claims several states.State data support third week, claims will continue level in nearly a year.The unem- General Motors workers. remain at tight enough levels to the idea that the strike is boosting to rise. While nearly 50,000 ployment rate among people Jobless claims rose by 4,000 indicate still-solid employment, filings. Ohio saw the largest striking workers are generally eligible for benefits held at 1.1 to 219,000 in the week ended and the strike by GM workers increase in claims last week, with not entitled to collect unem- percent. Economists surveyed September 28, according to the estimate in Bloomberg’s may have played a role. The GM 2,179. In the prior week, the ployment, tangentially related by Bloomberg had forecast that Labor Department figures survey of economists. The four- strike, which began September biggest rise was in Michigan, workers can receive them. claims would rise slightly to released yesterday that exceeded week average, a less-volatile 15, may have pushed up the where claims climbed by 4,258 Underlying labor market 215,000.
Turkey fines US coal giant Murray Energy faces default Facebook for BLOOMBERG more than half of all US power instrumental in setting his energy to credit raters. breach of data NEW YORK generation. Today it’s less than agenda and has hosted multiple Murray’s forbearance agree- 25 percent. fundraisers for him. ments are with lenders holding protection laws Murray Energy, the US coal giant Prices for thermal coal, the The White House didn’t more than 50 percent of Mur- AP/ANKARA that had pressed the Trump kind burned by power plants, respond to a request for ray’s loans under a credit and administration for help averting have slumped, which may have comment. The administration guaranty agreement and those bankruptcy, may be headed left Murray short on cash, said has considered other proposals holding more than half of loans Turkey’s data protection toward default. Lucas Pipes, a coal analyst with to aid coal plants since, including under ABL and FILO credit facil- authority says it has imposed a The largest closely held coal B Riley FBR. one that would’ve had the Energy ities, according to the company’s 1.6m Turkish lira ($280,000) miner in America failed to make “You can’t make payments Department use its emergency statement. fine on Facebook for contra- multiple payments to lenders this out of thin air if the money isn’t authority to order grid operators Murray’s efforts to improve vening the country’s data laws. week, the company said in a in the bank,” he said. to buy power from coal gener- its liquidity will prove chal- The Turkish Personal Data statement. Creditors have agreed The company idled some of ators. But US Energy Secretary lenging as it runs up against a Protection Council said yesterday not to take legal action until its mines in West Virginia last Rick Perry said in June that there Foresight are inextricably linked: heavy debt load and an industry that personal data belonging to October 14, buying Murray some month, citing “severely had been no movement on a Murray bought a controlling in secular decline, according to 280,959 Turkish users, including time to figure out how to shore depressed coal markets.” plan. stake in the St. Louis, Missouri- Moody’s Investors Service. US their names, gender, birth dates, up its balance sheet, Ohio-based Murray’s potential default The company’s 2024 notes based company that hasn’t power plants are turning away relationship status, religion and firm said. comes more than a year after the with about $500m outstanding posted an annual profit since from coal and toward cleaner search history, were compro- Murray Energy is struggling Trump administration’s efforts traded at 1 cent on the dollar last 2014. and cheaper alternatives and mised in the data breach. to stay afloat, along with the rest to subsidize struggling nuclear month, down from above 60 While America’s biggest pub- export markets are also under It said Facebook failed to of America’s coal miners, as and coal-fired power plants, par- cents late last year, according to licly traded coal miners, pressure, Moody’s said. take “the necessary adminis- cheap natural gas and renewable ticularly ones that Murray sup- Trace price data. including Peabody Energy, filed The company has tried to trative and technical measures” energy resources cut into coal’s plies, failed, shot down by Pres- On Tuesday, US coal miner for bankruptcy in recent years, ease the strain before through and did not fulfill its “data pro- share of the US power market. ident Donald Trump’s own Foresight Energy failed to make Murray chose to avoid that route. deals with creditors, including a tection responsibilities.” At least four companies including appointed energy regulators. its own interest payment, It has left the company at a 2018 debt swap that gave holders Earlier this year, the Turkish Cloud Peak Energy and Black- Chief Executive Officer Bob invoking a 30-day grace period potential disadvantage as it 74 cents on the dollar and authority had fined Facebook jewel have gone bankrupt this Murray (pictured), an early to evaluate options. The shares wrestles with how to manage its extended the due date by a year $289,000 over a separate data year, laying bare the decline of Trump supporter and a big donor slid 26 percent on the news to a debt as opposed to investing on some term loans. Moody’s law breach relating to a software a fuel that once accounted for to his campaign, was record low. Murray and money in its business, according labeled that agreement a default. bug. FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER 2019 BUSINESS 19 Starbucks pays farmers $20m more as coffee crisis deepens
BLOOMBERG there are still making money. dissociating its coffee sales from CHICAGO “When we looked at what the futures traded in New York. Prices cost of production was across the are unlikely to significantly Starbucks is giving farmers a range of countries, it was clear recover without intervention cushion against the blow of tum- that the Latin American countries given the potential for increased bling coffee prices, a move that had a serious situation in hand,” low-cost production in Brazil, could also protect supplies of the Burns said in an interview. “When Jeffrey Sachs, professor of eco- it asks traders to disclose how high-quality beans the company a premium specialty arabica nomics at Columbia University, much the grower was paid. That needs. coffee of the highest quality, the said in a report this month. helps it determine whether addi- The world’s largest coffee arena that we play in, has been With a global oversupply tional payments are needed. Star- chain operator paid over 8,000 impacted, with historically low hanging over the market, Star- bucks wants to ensure that farmers in Mexico, El Salvador, coffee prices at around $1, there bucks said it remains committed farmers cover their costs and Nicaragua and Guatemala a are many countries where that’s to taking further action for the make at least a small profit, premium totaling $20m, not sustainable living.” 2019-20 season that started Oct. according to Burns. The firm’s according to Michelle Burns, (pic- As Brazilian output kept 1. The company also helps farmers purchases account for 3 percent tured)senior vice-president of expanding, futures fell this year through its nine support centers of global coffee production and global coffee and tea at Starbucks. to their lowest in more than a and a plan to give out 100 million 40 percent of high-quality spe- That’s on top of the regular decade on the ICE Futures US trees by 2025 so growers can cialty arabica beans. amounts it pays over futures exchange and are hovering replace their aging and diseased The coffee industry has seen prices for specialty arabica beans, around $1 a pound. The cost of plants. So far, almost 32 million significant consolidation with she said. production in Central America is trees have been distributed. closely held investment firm JAB With prices falling below pro- at least 30 percent higher than in “The desire would be that the Holding spending more than duction costs in many countries, Brazil, according to Carlos Mera, market has some correction. That $30bn buying companies shielding those who produce the an analyst at Rabobank Interna- would be the ideal state,” Burns including Peet’s Coffee, Keurig beans the company purchases is tional, a lender to the agriculture said. “If the coffee crisis on pricing Green Mountain and Caribou especially important for Star- industry. continues, we will look at both Coffee. Nestle and Italy’s Lavazza bucks. Growers from Colombia to The global coffee crisis has what we do on the financial side have also jumped on the band- Mexico are struggling to compete already brought producers as well as our continued work wagon. With increased compe- with ever-rising output from top together, with countries calling on with what we do with trees.” tition, industry executives say producer Brazil, where a weaker roasters to pay a fair prices. Even when the company there’s been a focus on cutting currency has meant many farmers Colombia even considered doesn’t buy directly from farmers, costs and buying cheaper beans. ‘Invest in Qatar’ attracts huge response from foreign investors CONTINUE FROM P-17 country, while a new bankruptcy non-Qatari investors to establish for Conciliation and Arbitration, During the seminar, officials law is expected to be issued to investment through the use or who discussed the different shed light on the new non-Qatari support businesses in distress and rent, exemption from income tax means for resolving investment capital investment law. MoCI’s offer them the opportunity to and customs duties, in accordance disputes. Director of Legal Affairs restructure. with the applicable rules and The seminar was also Department Hilal Mohammed Al Dr Imad Nasr Oraibi, legal regulations. attended by other officials from Khulaifi, highlighted the expert from MoCI, spoke about the Other speakers during the the MoCI, Qatar Financial Centre, investment advantages and incen- most important features of the event were Dr Zaine Al Abidine Qatar Chamber, the Investment tives granted by the new law to new law. He reiterated that the Sharar from the Qatar Interna- Promotion Agency, Qatar Free non-Qatari investors, and the law opens the way for foreign tional Court, who discussed the Zones Authority, as well as a recent launch of the Investment investors to own 100 percent role of foreign investment courts group of specialists, experts, Promotion Agency in Qatar. ownership in all sectors, as well in supporting the country’s judges, lawyers, academics and He added that Qatari legis- as support for investors’ entry into investment climate, and Sheikh students from the College of Law lators are currently working on the Qatari market. The law also Dr Thani bin Ali Al Thani, at Qatar University, along with issuing a new law to regulate offers investment incentives member of the Board of Directors members of the business sector public-private partnerships in the including allocation of land to at the Qatar International Centre in Qatar.
CROSSWORD MALL ROYAL PLAZA Asuran (2D/Tamil) 2:00pm Asuran (2D/Tamil) 2:30pm; War (2D/Hindi) 2:15, 5:00, 6:00, 8;45 & 11:30pm A Shaun The Sheep Movie: Faramageddon A Shaun The Sheep Movie: Faramageddon (2D/Animation) 5:15pm; (2D/Animation) 4:30pm War (2D/Hindi) 2:15, 5:30, 8:30 & 11:15pm; Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2D/Telugu) 2:00 & 8:00pm; Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2D/Telugu) 2:30 & 8:00pm; Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2D/Hindi) 5:00pm Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2D/Tamil) 2:00 & 11:00pm Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2D/Hindi) 11:00pm Joker (2D/Crime) 7:45 & 11:30pm Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2D/Tamil) 5:00pm Avengement (2D/Action) 10:00pm Joker (2D/Crime) 7:00, 9:15 & 11:30pm
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War (2D/Hindi) 2:15, 8:30 & 11:15pm Abominable (2D/Animation) 10:30am, 12:30, 2:30, 4:40, 6:50 & Abominable (2D/Animation) 5:00pm 9:00pm Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2D/Telugu) 2:00, 8:00 & 11:00pm; Asuran (2D/Tamil) 4:30 & 11:30pm Ad Astra (2D/Adventure) 4:00pm Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2D/Hindi) 5:00pm Ganagandharvan (2D/Malayalam) 10:30am, 1:20, 4:10, 7:00 & Ganagandharvan (2D/Malayalam) 2:00pm Joker (2D/Crime) 7:00 & 9:15pm 10:00pm A Shaun The Sheep Movie: Faramageddon Little Monsters (2D/Comedy) 11:00am & 11:00pm (2D/Animation) 6:45pm Namma Veettu Pillai (2D/Tamil) 10:30am, 1:40, 4:50, 8:00 & 11:00pm AL KHOR Rambo: Last Blood (2D/Action) 3:30, 8:00 & 10:30pm Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2D/Telugu) 12:00, 3:00 & The Informer (2D/Crime) 11:00am, 1:00, 1:30, 5:30, 7:15 & 10:00pm 9:00pm War (2D/Hindi) 11:30am, 2:30, 5:30, 8:30 & 11:30pm Joker (2D/Crime) 11:00am, 1:30, 4:00, 6:30, 9:00 & 11:30pm Asuaran (2D/Tamil) 6:00 & 12:00pm ASIAN TOWN War (2D/Hindi) 12:30, 3:15, 6:00, 6:30, 9:00, 9:15, 11:45pm & 2:45pm FLIK Mirqab Mall Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2D/Telugu) 12:30, 3:45, & 10:15pm Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2D/Tamil) 12:30pm & 12:00 midnight. A Shaun The Sheep Movie: Faramageddon (2D/Ani- Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2D/Hindi) 3:45 & 7:00pm mation) 10:15am, 12:00 & 1:45pm Asuaran (2D/Tamil) 12:30, 3:15, 6:00, 8:45, 11:30pm, 1:30am & 2:15am Abominable (2D/Animation) 10:30am, 1:35am, 12:30, 2:30, 3:35 4:30, 6:30 & 8:00pm; Ad Astra (2D/ Adventure) 11:25, 1:50, 3:30, 4:15, 9:55pm & 0:20am; Avengement (2D/Action) 11:55pm Joker (2D/Crime) 10:45am, 11:45am, 1:15, 2:10, 3:45, 4:35, 5:35, 6:10, 7:00, 9:25, 10:00, 11:50pm & 0:25am. Note: Programme is subject to change without prior notice. Rambo: Last Blood (2D/Action) 10:15, 12:20, 1:35, 2:20, 4:20, 6:20 & 8:20pm; Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2D/ Hindi) 8:10pm; (2D/Tamil) 6:40, 8:35 & 11:05 The Informer (2D/Crime) 11:10am, 1:25, 3:40, 5:55 & 11:25pm War (2D/Hindi) 6:00, 9:00, 10:20pm & 0:00 midnight.
WAR The film follows an Indian soldier who is assigned to eliminate his former mentor, who had gone rogue. 20 MORNING BREAK FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER 2019
PRAYER TIMINGS Art knows no boundaries, says Italian artist in solo show FAJR 04. 11 AM SHOROOK 05. 27 AM RAYNALD C RIVERA Doha-based Italian THE PENINSULA artist Caterina ZUHR 11. 23 AM MAGHRIB 05. 20 PM Varchetta’s latest ASR 02.46 PM ISHA 06. 50 PM Through her 40 mixed media artworks on canvas and works are on show at her solo porcelain, Doha-based Italian WEATHER TODAY artist Caterina Varchetta exhibition dubbed succeeds in putting her “No boundaries” message across, that art knows no borders and that it at Katara Cultural promotes dialogue between Village. cultures. Varchetta’s latest works are on show at her solo exhi- and Qatari elements from bition dubbed “No boundaries” mediums and colours to which opened on Wednesday shapes and textures. Her at Katara Cultural Village and output in Doha showcases her is officially part of the initiative use of the red color, bursting supported by the Italian Min- into her works as a new, dom- istry of Foreign Affairs and inant force. International Cooperation to Another constant feature promote Italian contemporary in the works deeply asso- art abroad. ciated with Qatar is the “‘No boundaries’ presence of gold — gold as the embodies at best the close sun shining in the Country, a FROM LEFT: Doha-based Italian artist Caterina Varchetta; Katara General Manager, Dr. Khalid relations between our Coun- source of energy and crea- bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti; and Italian Ambassador to Qatar, Pasquale Salzano at the opening of “No tries, that are always eager to tivity, but also a gateway to a reach higher levels of coop- deeper spiritual essence that boundaries” exhibition at Katara Cultural Village on Wednesday. eration, including in the field goes beyond its connotation of culture, where new creative as a luxury item. In some of porcelains a very personal the Ambassador said: “Art bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti and a codes of artistic expressions the works, she uses broken artistic language, mixing goes beyond any barriers and large number of attendees are emerging also thanks to nets as a tangible expression Italian traditions and Qatari rejects labels, constrictions comprising representatives of o o these growing contacts,” said of an inner liberation — the symbols. As a consequence, and divisions. This is exactly the diplomatic community, 31 C 40 C Pasquale Salzano, Ambas- quest to reject enforced her artworks engage without the approach that Italy and dignitaries, members of the Minimum Maximum sador of Italy to Qatar at the boundaries and go beyond limits and restrictions in an Qatar share towards art and Italian community and Doha’s exhibition launch. imposed labels. open dialogue between two culture, which need to remain art community. Misty at places at first becomes hot As most of the works were “Exposed to local influ- cultures,” said Salzano. free and inclusive.” “No boundaries” is open daytime with slight dust at times, humid produced during her stay in ences and inspired by the Highlighting the core The exhibition launch wit- to the public at Katara by night. Qatar, they depict an landscapes of Qatar, Caterina message of the exhibition nessed the presence of Katara Building 22 Gallery 2 until amalgam of nuances of Italian applies to canvas and which is art without borders, General Manager Dr. Khalid October 13.
HIGH TIDE 09:02 – 19:26 LOW TIDE 02:43 – 16:08 Courtesy: Qatar Meteorology Department Nobel buzz for Greta Qatari writer Maryam’s second and literature duo book to hit shelves soon AFP STOCKHOLM issues faced by people in their daily lives. I’ve dwelled upon Experts are cautious, but bookies are tipping teenage nearly 30 subjects, each of them climate campaigner Greta Thunberg for the Nobel Peace presenting ideas, answers and Prize next week, while two literature laureates will be solutions to issues related to eve- crowned after last year’s award was postponed over a ryone’s daily life, regardless of sex harassment scandal. social, educational, cultural, eco- Odds from bookmakers such as Ladbrokes indicate nomic or professional back- the 16-year-old activist is the one to beat for the Nobel ground,” said Maryam. Peace Prize after she launched a school strike that inspired “For me, the best time for millions to join her “Fridays for Future” movement. reflection is while I’m traveling. However any prediction carries a great deal of uncer- It’s often on long-haul flights that tainty, since the list of candidates considered by the Nobel I get uninterrupted time, say Committee isn’t made public, and experts are still divided about 7 to 10 hours continuously, over whether there is a direct link between climate and to think about life and its chal- violent conflicts. lenges. I get time to connect the A day before the Peace Prize announcement on dots and evaluate my life’s October 11 in Oslo, the Swedish Academy, which awards journey. It was during one such the Literature Prize, will reveal its choices in Stockholm. flight that I got the idea for this Writer Maryam Al Mansoori with Khaled Mubarak Al Dulaimi, The literary body is at pains to restore its honour after book,” she added. Managing Director, Lusail Publishing House, after signing the a scandal exposed members’ scheming, conflicts of The book, in Arabic and interest, and a culture of silence and harassment. agreement to publish her book. English, is being published by Long held up as Sweden’s bearers of culture, Academy Qatar’s leading publishers Lusail THE PENINSULA members traded barbs in the media and seven of the 18 DOHA of the major organisations across Publishing House. members resigned. For the first time in 70 years, the 2018 different industries in Qatar, had Khaled Mubarak Al Dulaimi, prize was postponed, as the institution found itself without penned her first book titled ‘The Managing Director, Lusail Pub- a quorum to make key decisions. Qatari writer Maryam Al Fourth Floor’ which was pub- lishing House, said this book This year, there will be one Literature Prize announced Mansoori, one of the top lished in 2017. dealt with self-development and for 2018 and one for 2019, each accompanied by a gold management consultants in the While her first book dealt believed it would make a good medal and nine million kronor (¤830,000). country, who is presently mainly with human resources read. Italian astronaut to Each year since the prizes were first awarded in 1901, working as the Chief Support and the corporate culture in “I’m sure this book will literary circles are abuzz with speculation. Officer at Barzan Holdings, is set Qatar, she has touched upon a inspire the readers and boost watch rugby match Among those mentioned are Polish writer Olga to publish her second book, titled variety of subjects in her new their confidence to perform well Tokarczuk, Kenyan author Ngugi Wa Thiong’o, Albania’s ‘Flight 101”. book which will be published in their lives. It provides answers at Space Station Ismail Kadare, US novelist Joyce Carol Oates and Haruki Maryam, who held senior soon. to life’s many questions all Murakami of Japan. management positions in some “I wanted to write about around us,” said Khaled. AFP TOKYO Italy to probe Netflix The Rugby World Cup will have its first extra-terrestrial broadcast when South Africa’s game against Italy is beamed to for not filing tax return the International Space Station — 408km BLOOMBERG (253 miles) above Japan, organisers said MILAN yesterday. Governing body World Rugby is pro- Italian prosecutors are investigating Netflix Inc. viding a special feed of today’s game for after the US streaming company failed to file a tax Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano, a big return, according to people familiar with the matter. rugby fan who this week took charge of The Milan tribunal opened the probe as the the space station. prosecutors believe Netflix has enough of a physical “Rugby is a fantastic game that cele- presence in Italy — including fiber optic cables and brates friendship and teamwork,” the servers — to qualify as a local business that should European Space Agency astronaut said in be paying taxes, said the people, who asked not to a statement. be named as the investigation is not public. “Just like you have to work together Italy has been cracking down on multinational to achieve a try, we on board the Interna- businesses to ensure they pay their fair share of tional Space Station have to collaborate tax. Gucci owner Kering SA agreed to pay ¤1.25bn with a team of astronauts and ground per- ($1.37bn) in May to settle an investigation of the sonnel from all over the world in order to brand’s tax payments from 2011 to 2017. That case achieve our objective, our ‘try’, which is has been broadened to focus to individual man- space exploration, technology and agers’ pay. science.” Authorities are also targeting other global com- The match is vital for both sides, with panies. Mastercard Inc. said on Wednesday it is Italy top of Pool B and South Africa unable complying with a mandatory tax audit in Italy after to afford any slip-ups if they want to reach reports of raids in its offices by the Italian financial the quarter-finals. “It is an incredible Fans flock to IAAF Worlds Doha police. The Netflix tax probe was first reported by feeling to know that the Test match on Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera. British fans cheering their national athletes during the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 Friday will reach the space station — rugby “Netflix is closely working with Italian tax at the Khalifa International Stadium, yesterday. PIC: ABDUL BASIT/THE PENINSULA and Rugby World Cup truly are without authorities, we pay all the taxes due in Italy and borders,” said Italy captain Sergio Parisse. other countries,” the company said in a statement.