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‘Ancestral Meadows: A Matter Of Trust’ is QND 2021 slogan

Tribune News Network their morals and humility is rooted in the care of this gift, building their homes using Doha gentleness of the land. stone and hide, all with deep rooted humil- The union of the sea and land reflects a ity to reflect their appreciation of Allah. The State National Day Celebrations Or- special feature of this environment, inter- Their gratitude towards Allah was clear ganizing Committee has revealed the slo- twining the Qatari people with these two through their actions above their word. gan for Qatar National Day (QND) 2021, blessings and providing their livelihood. The attachment of Qataris to their which is “Ancestral Meadows: A Matter Of They would go to the sea to dive in the sum- environment enhanced their love for the Trust”. mer, and pasture in the winter. homeland and their sense of belonging and The new slogan is based on the poetry of For pearls, they voyaged the vast ocean national pride. As such an important part the founder of Qatar, Sheikh Jassim bin Mo- with wisdom and courage, and believed that of their lives, the environment has been a hammed Bin Thani, may Allah rest his soul. life is lived through interaction with others. central theme in their anthems and poems, The verses of the poem illustrate: They welcomed ships from distant lands such as the verse of Sheikh Jassim bin Mo- “Oh, how many caravans have arriving at their shores with generosity and hammed Bin Thani that inspired the na- passed by, hospitality. tional day slogan. Leaving behind vestiges of the fluctua- Despite the challenges of living in the Commenting on the occasion, Minister tions of the times, desert with the scarcity of water and plan- Culture and Sports and Chairman of the Abodes our sights are accustomed to as tation, they found inspiration and insight, State National Day Celebrations Organiz- the seasons slip by, and were able to make the desert bloom ing Committee HE Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali Our meadows ornamented with herbs.” The new slogan is based on the poetry of the Founder of Qatar, Sheikh with their patience. The beauty of their cul- began his intervention with two verses by The new slogan represents the strong Jassim bin Mohammed Bin Thani. The slogan represents the strong rela- tivated land increased their creativity and Qatar’s founder Sheikh Jassim bin Moham- relationship of Qataris to their environment tionship of Qataris to their environment since time immemorial. deep poetry. med Bin Thani, may Allah rest his soul, that since time immemorial. They were raised The Qatari people walk the land which inspired the National Day slogan. by the characteristics of the land, coexisting the seasons, and they explored its depths so The Qatari people mirror the simplicity Allah has blessed and entrusted them with. with its nature, the colours of its soil and sea, that it formed their personality and identity. of their environment, and the gentleness of They saw this blessing and vowed to take Continued on page 2 

Positive developments in Qatar-Egypt Shura Council okays ties enhance regional security: FM draft law on elections QNA Doha ing with conflict of interest. FM thanks Shoukry The draft law includes 5 Qatar ranks The Shura Council has ap- chapters and 29 articles, and for Egypt’s efforts proved a draft law on the elec- according to its provisions, an fourth globally in Gaza ceasefire toral system after reviewing employee must arrange his per- the report of the joint commit- sonal affairs and interests in a for digital QNA tee of the Internal and Exter- manner that prevents any con- Doha nal Affairs Committee and the flict with the public interest or govt services Legal and Legislative Affairs with the duties or responsibili- Deputy Prime Minister and Committee. ties of his position or job. Driven by a comprehensive Minister of Foreign Affairs HE The Shura Council, un- The draft law specifies digital transformation road- Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul- der the chairmanship of its cases of conflict of interest map and COVID-19 response rahman Al Thani on Monday Speaker HE Ahmed bin Ab- and mechanisms for combat- strategy, the government of met with Minister of Foreign dullah bin Zaid ing conflict of Qatar has attained its latest Affairs of the Arab Republic of Al Mahmoud, interest, as well digitisation accomplishment, Egypt Sameh Shoukry. also approved as penalties for ranking fourth globally for the During the meeting, they a draft law on anyone who vio- provision of digital services reviewed bilateral relations be- the protection lates its provi- and subsequent adoption ac- tween the two countries, espe- of trademarks, sions. cording to Boston Consulting cially in the field of investment, copyright and After the Group’s (BCG) study. and the exchange of support in rights related to discussion, the The study shows that international forums. the Internation- Shura Council the level of satisfaction of They also reviewed the lat- al Federation decided to refer digital government services est developments in the region, of Association HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin the draft law to in Qatar is on par with the particularly the developments Football (FIFA). Zaid Al Mahmoud. the Legal and averages of developing regarding the Palestinian cause The draft Legislative Af- countries (58 percent). The and the current situation in law includes 12 articles, and its fairs Committee for study and digital service offering in Libya. The two sides stressed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani provisions require the registra- to submit a report thereon to Qatar has been met with a the importance of coordinat- with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt Sameh Shoukry in Doha on Monday. tion of FIFA trademarks, and the Council. positive response, with the ing the regional efforts to reach the deposit of works and au- The Speaker briefed country’s citizens placed solutions that guarantee the se- region. Shoukry of Egypt to Doha. We naissance Dam in Doha. dio recordings, performances the council on the ongoing highly in terms of frequency curity and stability of the region The FM renewed Qatar’s discussed the positive develop- The Egyptian FM com- of performers and FIFA radio preparations for the opening of access. In total, 53 and encourage joint coopera- thanks to Egypt for its efforts ments in our bilateral relations, mended the efforts of Qatar programmes with Intellectual of United Nations Office of percent of Qatari respond- tion. that contributed to the recent and ways to enhance coopera- through its chairmanship of the Property Protection Depart- Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) ents revealed they use During the meeting, the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. He tion and strengthen joint Arab Ministerial Committee of the ment at the Ministry of Com- Programme Office which is digital government services FM noted the positive develop- also stressed the leading role action.” Arab League, wishing success merce and Industry, and spec- concerned with parliamentary at least once per week, six ments in the relations between of the Egyptian community in For his part, Shoukry ex- to the FM in this regard and ex- ify the procedures to be taken engagement in preventing and percent above the global the two countries, stressing that the public and private sectors. pressed Egypt’s thanks to Qa- pressed his thanks to Qatar for regarding the registration. combating terrorism. The of- average. page 8 these developments enhance In a tweet, the FM said, “De- tar for holding the emergency its care of the Egyptian com- The Shura Council also ficial will be inaugurated on the security and stability of the lighted to welcome FM Sameh consultative meeting on the Re- munity. discussed a draft law on deal- Wednesday in Doha.

Qatar, Lebanon sign MoU to reconstruct Beirut hospital 4 held for trying to smuggle gold out of Qatar Tribune News Network Qatar, represented by Qatar tives of His Highness the Doha Fund for Development (QFFD), Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh has signed a Memorandum of Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at Four people have been arrest- Understanding (MoU) with the the Paris International Confer- ed for allegedly trying to smug- Lebanese Republic, represent- ence, allocating $50 million to gle gold out of the country. ed by the Ministry of Health, support the brotherly Leba- The accused — identified to reconstruct the old building nese people. only as Asian men — were of the Karantina Hospital in The MoU also comes in planning to grinding gold bars Beirut. the framework of the strong into powder to facilitate the The MoU comes within fraternal relations between the smuggling, according to Al the framework of the pledges two countries. Shamal Security Department, made by Qatar after the The MoU aims to recon- which made the arrests. explosion at the Beirut Port on struct and equip Building (B) of Several grinding tools August 4 last year, to provide Beirut Governmental Hospital along with invoices of gold aid to Lebanon, and to follow — Karantina, which was com- purchases were seized from led the police to the others. action. up on its previous pledges, in pletely damaged as a result of them. In a series of tweet, the The department said the The Ministry of Interior Officials at the Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony. implementation of the direc- the explosion. page 16 department said it first zeroed accused were referred to com- called on the public to report in on the prime accused, who petent authorities for further suspicious activities. 02 Tuesday, June 15, 2021

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Quick read LABOUR MINISTER MEETS HEAD OF UNOCT Qatari-Saudi Follow-up Committee meets in Riyadh Amir sends message to prime minister of Pakistan Minister of Administra- The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a written tive Development, Labour QNA message to Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan, pertaining to bilateral and Social Affairs and Riyadh relations and the ways to develop them. The message was handed over Chairman of the National by Ambassador of Qatar to Pakistan HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Committee for Combat- The Qatari-Saudi Follow-up Committee Al Thani during his meeting with the prime minister in Islamabad. (QNA) ing Human Trafficking HE held its third meeting at the Ministry of For- Yousef bin Mohammed eign Affairs of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh on Attiyah meets UK’s defence senior advisor to Middle East Al Othman Fakhro met Monday. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for HE Defence Affairs HE with Head of the United The meeting was chaired on the Qatari side Dr Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah met with Defence Senior Advisor to Nations Office of Counter- by Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign the Middle East at the British Defence Ministry Lieutenant-General (Pilot) Terrorism (UNOCT) Dr Affairs for Regional Affairs HE Ali bin Fahad Martin Sampson in Doha on Monday. During the meeting, they reviewed Aynabat Atayeva on Mon- Al Hajri and the Saudi side was led by Under- aspects of military cooperation between the two countries and the means day. During the meeting, secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for of enhancing them, as well as the latest developments in the region. (QNA) they reviewed aspects Political and Economic Affairs Ambassador Eid of cooperation, issues Al Thaqafi. Shura panel studies draft law on combating conflict of interest related to combating The meetings of the Follow-up Com- The Shura Council’s Legal and Legislative Affairs Committee held a terrorism and the ways to mittee come in implementation of the will meeting chaired by its Rapporteur HE Nasser bin Rashid bin Sarea Al support them. (QNA) of the two countries’ leaderships and in Kaabi on Monday. During the meeting, the committee studied a draft accordance with what was included in Al- law on combating conflict of interest and decided to complete the Ula Declaration to strengthen the bonds of study at its next meeting. (QNA) the relationship between the two brotherly countries. WWRC initiates COVID-19 vaccination counselling Shafallah Center sessions for pregnant and breastfeeding women presents working

QNA body’s immune system and paper at UN meet Doha generally affects a pregnant QNA affiliates, which included sports woman’s response to viral in- Doha events and tournaments organ- The Women’s Wellness and fections in general, causing in ised by the unit, such as the an- Research Center (WWRC) has some cases more severe health The Shafallah Center for Per- nual ice skating festival and the initiated awareness and coun- risks. sons with Disabilities on Mon- annual bowling championship. selling sessions to promote Dr Salwa Abu Yaqoub, day participated in the 14th ses- Dr Talfat said, through the COVID-19 vaccination among chair of Obstetrics in WWRC, sion of UN virtual Conference submitted working paper, that pregnant and breastfeeding said there are numerous ben- of States Parties to the Conven- Shafallah has taken many pre- women, as well as women try- efits of vaccination on preg- tion on the Rights of Persons cautionary measures during the ing to get pregnant, with the nancy and breast feeding, with Disabilities in New York COVID-19 pandemic in order aim to support them to make stressing that these include under the theme of right to to ensure the continued provi- informed decisions based on reducing the risk of acquiring education. sion of sports activities to all accurate and evidence-based the disease; reducing the risk The conference discussed those affiliated with the centre. information before they re- of having a severe illness while the right to practise modified The services provided in- ceive the vaccine. pregnant requiring hospitali- sports activities for persons clude filming a group of modi- These educational ses- sation or intensive care; re- with disabilities, believing in fied sports videos using simple sions, being conducted in ducing the death risk from the the importance of sports, the tools that can be provided in both physical and virtual ver- disease; reducing the risk of goals that can be achieved every home and creating an sions, offer counselling about having a preterm baby; reduc- through sports activities and online library containing all the safety and efficacy of The Ministry of Public Health, on its website, emphasises that the approval of safe and effective COVID-19 ing the risk of transmission of the precautionary arrange- the videos through the sports COVID-19 vaccination, risks, vaccines, with widespread uptake throughout the population, is the best hope of ending the pandemic and infection to other household ments and measures that were activities unit channel on Mi- answers common questions of life returning to normal. members; and passing the followed during the COVID-19 crosoft Teams in order to help frequently asked and the im- newly gained immunity to the pandemic. parents view the channel and portance of getting vaccinated 8436, Sunday to Thursday identified. This is reassuring COVID-19 has been associated baby. Director of Treatment Ser- implement sports exercises for in order to ensure women and from 8am to 2pm to answer to the pregnant and breast- with an increased risk of pre- The vaccination awareness vices Department at the Sha- members at home. A number of their babies are adequately any queries about COVID-19 feeding women who are con- term birth,” Dr Khenyab. team in WWRC emphasised fallah Center Dr Mohammed direct virtual training sessions protected against the virus. vaccine. This is in addition to sidering taking the COVID-19 The Joint Committee on that women, even if they take Talfat presented the cetre’s were implemented with the af- The Ministry of Public virtual webinar sessions which vaccine Vaccination and Immunisa- the vaccine, just like the rest of working paper, which included filiates in coordination with the Health (MoPH), on its website, will start in few days, said Speaking about the ini- tion (JCVI) in the UK have the public should continue to a presentation and introduc- parents. A virtual tournament emphasises that the approval Dr Gamal Ahmed, a senior tiative, Dr Najat Al Khenyab, also updated their advice observe precautions to avoid tory presentation on the sports was also organised for the affili- of safe and effective COVID-19 consultant in Obstetrics and deputy medical director and very recently, and the current COVID-19 infection, including activities unit in Shafallah and ates in football and bowling. vaccines, with widespread up- Gynaecology leading the ses- National Health Strategy advice is that all pregnant wearing a face mask, main- the services and programmes Dr Talfat also discussed the take throughout the popula- sions. 2018-2022 Lead for Healthy women should be offered the taining social distancing and provided, whether internal or ways and aspects of coopera- tion, is the best hope of end- Dr Gamal said, in Qatar, Women Leading to Healthy COVID-19 vaccine at the same washing hands frequently with external. tion and the close relationship ing the pandemic and of life the Pfizer BioNTech and Mod- Pregnancies, said the move is time as the rest of the popula- soap and water or disinfect Dr Talfat also reviewed the between Shafallah, the Qatar returning to normal. erna are the two vaccines that in line with the updated rec- tion’. The same advice applies with an alcohol-based hand modified and adapted types of Paralympic Committee and The physical counselling will be offered to the pregnant ommendations by the World for breastfeeding women, she rub. sports and activities according the Qatar Special Olympics, sessions are held every day, and breastfeeding women. Health Organization (WHO). added. More information about to the type of disability prac- and highlighted the product of except weekends, in two des- He added that in the “The WHO new guidance Dr Khenyab maintained COVID-19 and pregnancy tised by the Shafallah’s affili- joint cooperation through the ignated places within the hos- US, over 100,000 pregnant states that pregnant women that it is important for all and breastfeeding and how ates. centre’s participation in many pital’s Outpatient Department women have been vaccinated, are at higher risk of severe pregnant women - high and to register for vaccination is He also reviewed the mech- global and regional games and on the first floor while the vir- mainly with Pfizer and Mod- COVID-19 compared with low risk - to consider being available on Ministry of Pub- anism of work in the sports ac- championships for the Special tual counselling is conducted erna vaccines, and no nota- women of childbearing age vaccinated against COVID-19 lic Health website COVID-19 tivities unit at Shafallah and the Olympics for both winter and via a hotline number, 3343 ble safety concerns have been who are not pregnant, and because pregnancy alters the Home (moph.gov.qa). plans and programmes for its summer. National Day slogan raises awareness about loyalty, solidarity among youth

Continued from page 1  tional Day this year is inspired as it has harnessed all its ener- unity and national pride, and Allah rest his soul. It reflects the generosity and giving, as well the Qatari national identity. by our loyalty to the legacy of gies to work constructively to- emphasises the values of the values of Qatari society since its as highlighting the meaning of This instills and ignites a desire For his part, Chairman of the our forefathers in preserving wards achieving a sustainable committee, which include part- inception. pride, honour and national be- for everyone to celebrate the State National Day Celebrations their homeland, thanking Al- environment, preserving and nership, inspiration, creativity The slogan raises aware- longing. memory of these founders and Organising Committee and lah through their action above restoring ecosystems.” and transparency. ness of the younger generation It is a commemoration of evoke their ancient history. Minister of Culture and Sports word for the cultivation of this He added that Qatar, under The slogan reflects the as- about the meaning of loyalty, the founding of Qatar by the December 18th is a day in HE Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali gifted land. And with this, we the wise leadership of the Amir pirations of the National Day solidarity and unity and instils Founder Sheikh Jassim bin which children and grandchil- said, “With this distinguished will have rendered the trust to His Highness Sheikh Tamim it in them through specific ac- Mohammed bin Thani on 18 dren remember the heroism beginning, Sheikh Jassim be- its people: the coming genera- bin Hamad Al Thani, has at- tivities, introducing the authen- December 1878 AD. It is he and history of their ancestors gan one of his poems, and this tions.” tached great importance to The slogan reflects the tic Qatari heritage and history, who laid the foundations of the and their role in building the is simply an example of the re- Minister of Municipality environment and sustainable not reducing an era of history modern state of Qatar, uniting modern State of Qatar. It is lationship between Qataris and and Environment HE Abdulla development, represented in aspirations of the National to a day of celebrations, but the country under his leader- through their heroic journey their environment. This deep bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Sub- the inclusion of this field as one Day towards long-term focusing on events of historical ship, to become a single, cohe- that Qatar succeeded in achiev- emotional dimension remains aie said, “The interest of Qatar’s of the most important pillars of impact, not temporary origins, to be directly linked to sive and independent state. ing the unity of the nation and present in our lives, and it lives Ministry of Municipality and the Qatar National Vision 2030. excitement national identity and distinc- The National Day of Qa- affirming its sovereignty, until on in our relationship with the Environment in environmental To this aim, clear plans and tive traditions, connecting us to tar creates an opportunity to now as a country that encour- sea in summer and land in win- issues comes as an affirmation programmes have been drawn the past. It reflects the values of magnify the glorious deeds of ages intellectual renaissance. ter. This environment has not of the importance of its role in up to protect the environment loyalty, solidarity and unity in the founders of Qatar, who en- Thus, this day reverberates been held back on love or gen- providing a healthy life for eve- and its natural balance, in order towards long-term impact, not contemporary form, and em- dured difficulties and paid a with all the people of Qatar to erosity to this day, and its pro- ryone living on its land, in line to pursue inclusive and sustain- temporary excitement, and bodies national concepts and heavy price to achieve the unity express their feeling of love, visions have reached all corners with the wise leadership’s inter- able development for all future serves to highlight the role of values on the ground through of their homeland. It empha- pride, gratitude and loyalty of the globe. est in developing resources. generations. national symbols and influ- specific activities, through the sises the identity and history of to the State and its founding “There is no doubt that pre- “The natural resources are The 2021 National Day ential members of society by interaction of citizens and resi- the state. It also embodies the leader, Sheikh Jassim bin Mu- serving it is the responsibility of guided by the Qatar National slogan comes within the State focusing on highlighting their dents during the National Day ideals and hopes upon which hammad bin Thani, may Allah all those who live on this bless- Vision 2030 and the develop- National Day Celebrations Or- principles and values, headed of the State. the state was established, in mercy on him, and take an oath ed land, exchanging love for ment plans and strategies that ganising Committee mission by the Founder Sheikh Jassim The National Day is laden addition to promoting loyalty, of loyalty and obedience to the love. Our celebration of the Na- have emerged from it, insofar to enhance loyalty, solidarity, bin Mohammed bin Thani, may many implications of sacrifice, solidarity, unity and pride in leader of the state. Nation Tuesday, June 15, 2021 03

MURAIKHI MEETS AMBASSADOR OF NIGER Qatar participates in 42nd session of FAO conference

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Qatar participated in the 42nd Session of the Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organi- zation (FAO), which is being held from June 14 to 18. Ambassador of Qatar to Italy and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Agencies in Rome HE Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Al Malki led Qatar’s delegation par- ticipating in the session. Representatives of 193 member countries IVORIAN MINISTER MEETS QATARI CHARGE D’AFFAIRES: Min- of FAO will participate ister of State and Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration in the conference, which will take several decisions related and Ivorians in the Diaspora of Cote d’Ivoire Kandia Kamissoko Ca- Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met with Ambassador of the to the COVID-19 pandemic, climate changes, high prices of mara met with Charge d’Affaires at the Embassy of Qatar in Cote Republic of Niger to Qatar HE Hassan Embarak Boubacar in Doha on Monday. During the meeting, agricultural foodstuffs and a decrease in agricultural food d’Ivoire HE Fahd bin Mohamed Al Khayarin. During the meeting, bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries were reviewed. (QNA) production in many countries, especially in the Near East they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries. (QNA) and North Africa. Qatar Charity lays foundation stone for healthcare centre in Mogadishu The centre in the Somali capital is expected to provide health services for nearly 20,000 people

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Qatar Charity (QC) laid the The centre will offer a variety of services, including free dental consul- foundation stone for a health tations and treatments. centre in Hamar Weyne District of Somalia’s capital Mogadishu. The ceremony was attended First Dental Center, Qatar by Governor of Banaadir region and Mayor of Mogadishu Omar Charity offer free dental care Mahmoud Mohamed Filish, Deputy Mayor of Mogadishu and Head of Social Affairs Bas- as community partners ma Amir Sheketi, Director of Health at the Banadir Regional Tribune News Network with limited resources in Qa- Administration Mohamed Doha tar. Mahamud Adow and Hamar As part of this collabora- Weyne District Commissioner First Dental Center an- tion, the centre will offer a va- Abdikadir Mohamed Abdi- nounced that as part of its so- riety of services, including free kadir, in addition to several lo- cial responsibility, it has begun dental consultations and treat- cal officials. giving free dental treatment ments. The initiative is part of The 400-square-metre to many low-income families Qatar Charity’s ongoing efforts health centre will have a repro- in collaboration with Qatar to increase collaboration and ductive health department, an Charity. partnership with private sec- emergency department, doc- This is in accordance with tor organisations in the imple- tors’ rooms, a laboratory, a vac- the cooperation and partner- mentation of charitable initia- cination room, a pharmacy and ship agreement between the tives and projects for societal administrative offices. The cen- two parties, under which First benefit. tre is expected to provide health The 400-square-metre Dental Center aims to par- Qatar Charity welcomes services for nearly 20,000 peo- health centre will have a ticipate in community pro- all similar initiatives to engage ple in the district and the sur- reproductive health grammes implemented by Qa- private sector institutions in rounding areas. tar Charity by providing free volunteer, humanitarian, and Omar Mohamud Moham- department, an emergency treatment services to families community service work. ed Filish thanked the people department, doctors’ of Qatar for their continuous rooms, a laboratory, a vac- support to Somalia and QC for cination room, a pharmacy its humanitarian and develop- and administrative offices. ment efforts aimed at helping the needy and improving social services for the benefit of the malia. Somali people. He added that The health centre in Hamar QC has been a strategic partner Weyne District, which is under of Banaadir since it started op- construction, is an extension of erations in Somalia. the previous efforts made by QC The governor stated that in building and running health the health centre aims to alle- centres in Somalia. QC has viate the suffering of the poor, In 2019, QC signed an health projects. ing them with necessary medi- completed more than 12 health improve health services and agreement with the Somali The agreement includes cal equipment and ambulances, centres over the past years in achieve development in the ar- Ministry of Health and Hu- building and repairing health distributing medicines to them, various regions and cities of So- eas that lack basic services. man Services for cooperation in centres and hospitals, provid- and training medical staff in So- malia Indian ambassador plants sapling at Mamoura Park

Tribune News Network trees across Qatar. During the the ICC, in collaboration with June 14. cluding S Xavier Dhanraj, first In his speech on the occa- cluding PN Babu Rajan, Sub- Doha week-long campaign, saplings the Public Parks Department Indian Ambassador to Qa- secretary, Consular and Com- sion, Dr Deepak Mittal congrat- ramanya Hebbegalu, Krishna were planted on the premises at the Ministry of Municipal- tar HE Dr Deepak Mittal partic- munity Affairs at the Embassy ulated the Public Parks Depart- Kumar, Anish Geroge Mathew, The Indian Cultural Centre of the ICC and various Indian ity and Environment (MME), ipated in the event and planted of India, and Mohammed Ibra- ment for its efforts to plant one Afsal Abdulmajid and Sajeev (ICC) marked the World En- schools. organised a tree-plantation a sapling. A number of officials him Al Saada, assistant director million trees across the country. Sathyaseelan were present on vironment Day by planting 75 As part of the celebrations, ceremony at Mamoura Park on participated in the event, in- of the Public Parks Department. Office-bearers of the ICC, in- the occasion. 04 Tuesday, June 15, 2021 Nation CHIEF OF STAFF MEETS UK’S SENIOR ADVISOR TO MIDDLE-EAST MESIS Abu Hamour to help boost student talent during Creativity Fiesta 2021 event Tribune News Network On the second day, June activity to make a book mark/ DOHA 15, the primary focus of the photo frame ,and vegetable activities will be on sharpen- printing activity. The MES Indian School ing the oratory skills of stu- The three sessions sched- (MESIS) Abu Hamour dents. uled for senior students are branch, which completed Students of junior grades lingua drama (a virtual drama its scheduled exams before will speak on the topic ‘I Love in which characters will join the vacation, is hosting the Qatar. You know why…’ while from their homes), language ‘Creativity Fiesta 2021’ event senior grade students will activities, and planning a to foster various skills of the participate in a group drama surprise event for parents via students during the week. activity. flameless cooking and other Separate activities are The students will have creative preparations. slated for junior grades (I- practical creativity session The final day of the Crea- IV) and senior grades (V-VI- such as flameless cooking for tivity Fiesta 2021 will show- II) classes to suit the age and junior students and science case the performing artistic abilities of students. in daily life for senior stu- talents in a session of talent To boost their spoken and dents. show for all students at ME- language skills, the first day There will also be hands- SIS including speech, mono- on Monday started with self- on workshop to recycle home act, mimicry, song, debate, introduction of the students waste to useful products for puzzles, riddles, etc. and will and continued with various the junior session and inter- conclude with a farewell ses- Chief of Staff of Qatari Armed Forces HE Lieutenant-General (Pilot) Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanim met with Defence Senior Advisor to programmes for junior class- esting facts about the world sion. the Middle East at the British Defence Ministry Lieutenant-General (Pilot) Martin Sampson on Monday. During the meeting, they reviewed es such as word games, rid- for senior grade students. Parents have been re- aspects of military cooperation between the two countries and the means of promoting them. The meeting was attended by a number of dles and poem recitation. The three sessions quested to encourage their senior officers of the armed forces. (QNA) Students of senior grades planned for June 16 for jun- children to participate in the engaged in talk series on the ior grade students are talk activities. All the activities are topic ‘The Best in Qatar’ and series on the topic ‘My Par- done with the available mate- math activities. ents: My Hero’, simple craft rials at home. MES school marks International Yoga Day

Tribune News Network der the title ‘Health for All’. stress-free life, encouraging Shikha Rana, Habeeb and Doha Students from all sections students to practise yoga on a teachers of the Physical Edu- of the school took part in the daily basis. cation Department coordinat- The MES Indian School programme with enthusiasm. Heads of section, school ed the event. marked the International Yoga Hameeda Kadar, the school’s officials and teachers were Akbar Ali K T, head of Day by organising special yoga principal, highlighted the im- among those who attended the the department led the pro- classes on virtual platform un- portance of yoga in leading a programme. gramme. MoCI recalls Manhattan Wardrobe 5 door Black tribune news network fects and repairs. doha The ministry said that it will work with the dealer The Ministry of Commerce to monitor the maintenance and Industry, in collabora- and repair work, as well as tion with Home Centre, a communicate with custom- Manhattan wardrobe dealer ers to ensure that the nec- in Qatar, has announced the essary repairs were com- recall of Manhattan Ward- pleted. robe 5 door Black due to The ministry urged all incidents of glass (mirror) customers to report any falling from wardrobe door. violations to its Consumer The recall campaign is Protection and Anti-Com part of the ministry’s ongo- mercial Fraud Department, ing efforts to protect con- which processes com- sumers and ensure dealers plaints, inquires and sug- follow up on product de- gestions. Your news, Your views |Read online 24X7.... visit views |Read online 24X7.... Your news, Your World Tuesday, June 15, 2021 05

News Trial of Myanmar’s ousted in brief Chinese nuclear plant under observation leader Aung Suu Kyi begins after reported leak Beijing (dpa) - Operators at a Chinese nuclear plant in Guang- dong province are closely monitoring environmental data after reports of a possible leak. US broadcaster CNN on Monday reported that the US government was investigating a report by The 75-year-old Nobel peace prize laureate is accused of a dozen different crimes Framatome, the French co-owner of the Taishan nuclear power plant, of a leak and an “imminent radiological threat.” Accord- dpa ing to CNN, Framatome accused the Chinese authorities of Bangkok increasing the acceptable minimum limits of radiation to avoid closing the plant. The operator of the plant, China General Multiple police officers Nuclear Power Group (CGN), on Monday said the environmental testified on Monday as the tri- data in and around the plant were “normal” and were being al began against the former de measured at regular intervals. (dpa) facto head of Myanmar’s gov- ernment, against a backdrop of continued unrest following Pakistan records lowest coronavirus the February military coup numbers for six months that put the current govern- ment in charge. Islamabad: Pakistan recorded its lowest number of daily Aung Sang Suu Kyi was coronavirus infections and related deaths in nearly six months described as looking “not very on Monday, as life returns to normal and a free vaccination well” during the first day of drive started picking up pace. At least 1,019 new cases and 34 testimony, but still seemed related deaths were reported during the last 24 hours, accord- interested and was paying ing to the Health Ministry. The national positivity ratio of those attention, according to Khin tested for Covid-19 was recorded at 2.59 percent. Pakistan has Maung Zaw, the head of her so far recorded 942,189 cases and 21,723 deaths. Most of defence team. the deaths occurred during the ongoing third wave, as a major- Suu Kyi was toppled from ity of the new patients were infected by a variant first found in power by the military coup in Britain. A downward trend in new infections in recent weeks February and has been under pushed authorities to further lift restricitons. Weekly shutdowns house arrest ever since. She that kept businesses shuttered for two days at a time will end, was never officially installed starting on Tuesday, whereas indoor gyms will be allowed to reo- as president or prime minis- pen for vaccinated people and offices will be permitted to have ter because of rules designed 100 percent attendance, a Health Ministry offical said.(dpa) to keep her from power, but was the most powerful politi- cian in the government as the Indonesia enlists soldiers, police in leader of the ruling party and A protester holds a poster with an image of detained civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi in Yangon. (File photo) (AFP) vaccination drive as cases soar one of the country’s most re- vered activists. uty Asia director of Human is wholly beholden to the mili- contest and win elections. Jakarta: Indonesia will enlist soldiers and police to vaccinate The 75-year-old Nobel Rights Watch, described the tary junta, there is little like- Although some had ques- citizens amid a surge in coronavirus cases across the country, peace prize laureate is ac- charges against Suu Kyi as lihood she will receive a fair tioned her political instincts the health minister said Monday. Indonesia wants to vac- cused of a dozen different “bogus, and politically mo- trial,” Robertson said. since she had taken power, cinate 181.5 million of its 270 million people to achieve herd crimes. Observers believe tivated by the intention to Myanmar has sunk into Robertson said the new immunity early next year, but so far only about 20 million have that the military aims to si- nullify her landslide election chaos and violence since a moves against her are once had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. President lence Suu Kyi long-term, as victory in the November 2020 Accusations military coup in early Febru- again turning her into a “mar- Joko Widodo wants the vaccination campaign to be ramped up she faces long sentences. election and prevent her from Suu Kyi is accusedof violating ary. The armed forces have tyr.” to target 1 million people a day, Health Minister Budi Gunadi She is accused, among ever running for office again.” foreign trade rules and brutally cracked down on any According to the non-prof- Sadikin said. other things, of violating for- “All these charges should form of dissent. it Assistance Association for “Local governments will target 600,000 people a day eign trade rules and coronavi- be dropped, resulting in her coronavirus rules, as well as Suu Kyi already spent 15 Political Prisoners (AAPP), while 400,000 will be handled by soldiers and police,” Budi rus rules, as well as of inciting immediate and unconditional of inciting unrest and misuse years under house arrest be- at least 863 people have been said at a news conference. Daily infections in Indonesia have unrest and misuse of land. release. But sadly, with the of land. Most recently she fore the last political liber- killed and more than 6,000 surged to an average of nearly 7,900 a day in the past week, Most recently she has also restrictions on access to her has also been accused of alization in Myanmar allowed arrested amid protests since from an average of 3,500 a day in mid-May, sparking fears of been accused of corruption. lawyers, and the case being corruption her freedom and her let Na- the coup demanding the for- a second wave similar to that in India. (dpa) Phil Robertson, the dep- heard in front of a court that tional League of Democracy mer government be restored. Six more districts fall as Taliban keeps pressure on Afghanistan

dpa The service members, who districts, Khan Abad district in districts from collapse. Kabul were under siege in the district Kunduz was briefly captured A source within the However, concerns are centres for a long time, have by the insurgents on Monday, government says that the growing about the capability Afghan government forces either escaped to join other but security forces retook it. evacuation of non-strategic of security forces following a abandoned or were pushed out forces or evacuated with the The militants have seen districts, bases, and check- complete withdrawal of the in- of six district centers across the help of air support after they a string of gains recently. ternational forces. country in the past 24 hours, did not receive air and ground Since the beginning of the of- points are aimed to protect Last week, the US Central as Taliban militants gain more support, according to the pro- ficial withdrawal of the United key cities and districts from Command estimated that it ground, local officials con- vincial councillors. Some also States and other NATO troops collapse had completed more than 50 firmed on Monday. left their military equipment on May 1, at least 23 districts per cent of the withdrawal The fallen district are Obe and ammunition behind. have fallen to the Taliban. the provinces. process. According to a UN in Herat, Saghar in Ghor, Say- Local officials further said Afghanistan has 34 prov- A source within the gov- report, the Taliban was able to ad in Sar-e Pul, Arghandab in that it was not clear immedi- inces and around 400 dis- ernment says that the evacua- capture five districts last year, Zabul, and Lash-e Juwayn and ately what happened to some tricts. District centres serve tion of non-strategic districts, four of which were recaptured Pusht-e Road districts in Farah soldiers who had retreated. as secondary-level adminis- bases, and checkpoints are by the government within sev- Women wearing a blue-coloured burqa along with children visit the provinces. In addition to the six fallen trative units, one level below aimed to protect key cities and eral days. Wazir Akbar Khan hilltop in Kabul recently. (AFP) Indian man, head of ‘world’s biggest Pak lawyer in hiding after death family’ with 38 wives, 89 children, dies threats for blasphemy acquittal dpa said he and his family were Pakistan’s Bar Council, Islamabad being threatened since a court the biggest union of lawyers dpa acquitted the couple earlier in the country, condemned New Delhi A Pakistani lawyer, who won this month. the threats to Malook and a rare acquittal for a Christian The high court in the cen- called on the government to A 76-year-old man believed to couple after spending eight tral province of Punjab over- ensure his security. head the world’s largest fam- years on death row on blas- turned the couple’s death Malook already faced ily - with 38 wives, 89 children phemy charges, has asked for sentence, weeks after the Eu- death threats once before, and 33 grandchildren - has a security detail after he re- ropean Parliament highlight- when he defended Christian died in India’s north-eastern ceived death threats by Mus- ed their plight in a debate on mother Asia Bibi, who spent state of Mizoram. lim extremists. Pakistan’s blasphemy laws. almost a decade on death row Ziona Chana, the head of a Saiful Malook, the defence “I am under threat and for blasphemy and whose religious sect that practises po- lawyer for Shafqat Emmanuel hiding. I need security,” Ma- plight drew global attention lygamy, died on Sunday, state Masih and his wife Shughufta look told dpa by telephone to Pakistan’s controversial chief minister Zoramthanga Kausar Masih, on Monday from an unknown location. laws. said on Twitter, offering con- dolences. Chana passed away from complications related to dia- betes and hypertension, ac- cording to domestic news re- Indian woman stripped, paraded over affair ports on Monday. dpa It is difficult to say if Cha- New Delhi Sunday. convened an improvised tribu- na was indeed the head of the “We arrested three main nal to decide her fate, the re- world’s biggest family, but offi- A woman was stripped of her accused and are investigating port said, citing police sources. cials, including Zoramthanga, File photo of Ziona Chana and his family. clothes and forced to parade the allegations. More arrests When she failed to explain claim this to be the case. Me- through a village in India as are likely soon,” district po- her absence, the woman was dia outlets refer to him as rooms. His wives share a giant lygamy and has about 2,000 “punishment” for returning lice chief Bholanath Pandey allegedly dragged out of her holding the record for heading Chana married his first dormitory. members, most of them living home to her husband after told dpa by phone. house and beaten by some the world’s largest family. wife in 1959, when he was Mizoram and Chana’s in the village. months of an alleged relation- According to The Tele- villagers. There are varying esti- 15. His last marriage mansion had become a “ma- Chana married his first ship with another man, ac- graph newspaper, the 35-year “Another group of villag- mates on the size of his family. came in 2004, to a jor tourist attraction”, Zo- wife in 1959, when he was cording to officials and news old woman had left the village ers got more agitated. They According to “Ripley’s Believe 25-year-old ramthanga said, with people 15. His last marriage came in reports on Monday. six months ago, allegedly with tore off her clothes and forced it or Not,” he had 39 wives, 94 visiting to get a glimpse of the 2004, to a 25-year-old. The woman was rescued her paramour. her to walk through the vil- children, 14 daughters-in-law family’s lifestyle. Polygamy is illegal under by police in Alipurduar dis- When she returned to her lage. Some people shot videos and 33 grandchildren, a total of potatoes and 100 kilo- The deceased was the Indian law. However, a few trict in West Bengal state husband’s home on Thursday, of the woman. The victim was of 181 people. grammes of rice. The fam- head of Chana’s Pawl, a minor tribes in India’s north-east after they became aware of some villagers started ques- so shocked that she fled and The enormous family’s ily lives in a four-storey man- Christian sect founded by his allow polygamy under their the incident, after video clips tioning her about her wherea- was traceless for days,” the typical meal might consist of sion called “New Generation father in 1942. customary laws, which state surfaced on social media on bouts, following which they official told the paper. 30 chickens, 60 kilogrammes Home” with more than 100 The sect believes in po- authorities permit. 06 Tuesday, June 15, 2021

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Using Justice Dept For Political Gain The Complex Link Between Too many administrations have used the department as a weapon Population Decline And

resident Joe Biden’s Justice De- After news reports surfaced of Presi- partment has vowed to stop secretly dent George W. Bush’s warrantless wire- Pobtaining reporters’ records — fi- tapping program, his administration A Warming Planet nally. began investigating reporters’ sources. It’s about time a president drew a Under President Barack Obama, with firm line against a Justice Department Biden as vice president, the Justice De- that would use its broad powers to hunt partment seized journalists’ records at It’s time to start looking at factors that really matter— resource consumption and down reporters and their records. Too the Associated Press in 2013, and used a many administrations — Republican and search warrant to obtain the e-mails of a toxic exposure as population growth and fertility rates show downward trends Democratic alike — have gone after re- Fox News reporter. That created enough porters for confidential sources, even to of an uproar that then-Attorney Gen- Jade S Sasser the extent of criminal prosecutions. eral Eric Holder tightened guidelines on To show how entrenched the practice leak investigations, including a ban on t’s time to stop blaming overpopulation has become, consider that it was May describing journalists as “criminal co- for our environmental woes and start 21 when Biden first told reporters that conspirators,” as had been done with the looking at the factors that really matter— he would stop his Justice Department Fox reporter. resource consumption and toxic exposure from seizing journalists’ phone records. Then came Trump, with his well- as population growth and fertility rates This was after reports that the Trump known contempt for reporters, whom Ishow downward trends. administration had taken phone and e- he described as “enemies of the people.” The US and global populations are both mail records for reporters at the Wash- Leak investigations continued to climb growing at slower rates. In the period be- ington Post and CNN, including logs under his attorneys general, both Jeff tween July 2019 and July 2020 alone, the of personal e-mail accounts and home Sessions and later William Barr. Trump growth rate in the US had slowed to just phones. A horrified Biden said, “Abso- urged former FBI Director James Comey 0.35%, the slowest recorded since at least lutely, positively, it’s wrong. It’s simply, to consider jailing reporters. 1900. And this isn’t just because of a COV- simply wrong. I will not let that happen.” Biden’s commitment to upholding ID-19 baby bust. Rather, this is a part of a But as it turned out, Biden’s own Jus- press freedoms is welcome after the past long-term trend, decades in the making. tice Department had been pursuing the few administrations. It has been fol- In 2010, births had fallen 3% from 2009, investigation that started under Presi- lowed by a Justice Department policy according to the Centers for Disease Control dent Donald Trump, including issuing a revision that stated, “Going forward, and Prevention. The total fertility rate (num- gag order that for months had prevented consistent with the president’s direction, ber of births over the course of a woman’s New York Times lawyers from discussing this Department of Justice — in a change lifetime) was down 4%, and teen birth rates the investigation even with top editors. to its longstanding practice — will not fell 10%, the sharpest drop in more than 70 Times Executive Editor Dean Baquet was seek compulsory legal process in leak years. explicit: “The Justice Department relent- investigations to obtain source informa- Global population growth, which has greenhouse gas emitting behaviors by a fac- sure to hormone-disrupting chemicals, like lessly pursued the identity of sources for tion from members of the news media stabilized, is also heading toward decline. tor of 30. phthalates (which make plastics flexible), coverage that was clearly in the public doing their jobs.” According to the United Nations population The link between population and cli- play a role in disrupting fertility. interest in the final 15 days of the Trump This should never have become a division, the world’s population is growing mate change is broken. In both China and There’s something else to consider: administration. And the Biden adminis- “longstanding practice.” Journalists are at a slower rate than at any time since 1950, the US—the top two emitters of greenhouse Young people are simply having less sex, tration continued to pursue it.” not here to recycle government press and will level off around 2100. A 2020 study emissions—the average woman gives birth with fewer partners, and are having sex for And on Thursday, the Times revealed releases. Their job is to ask the hard suggests that global population will probably to 1.6 children in her lifetime, below the 2.1 the first time at later ages compared with ear- that Trump’s Justice Department also questions, the ones government officials reach its peak four decades earlier than what children needed to replace herself and her lier generations. Some applaud this change took the unusual step of seizing records would rather not answer. Thankfully, the the UN projected. partner. for reducing teen pregnancy in the U.S. But it from U.S. House Democrats as part of president appears to recognize that role In any case, age structures are already There are several factors behind the fer- could signal a waning desire to have children the administration’s investigation into and has communicated his views to his shifting markedly. As of 2018, people over tility slowdown. Women’s voluntary access on a warming planet. leaks related to the Russia probe and attorney general. 65 outnumbered children under 5 worldwide to contraceptives—alongside other reproduc- Multiple surveys have found this phe- other national security issues. That Testifying before Congress earlier in for the first time in history. While the pace is tive health services—plays a major role, as nomenon, showing that climate anxiety is on news, appropriately, has now drawn the the week, before news broke on the tar- uneven, the population story of the 21st cen- well as formal education and opportunities the rise, and with it, a fear of bringing babies attention of the department’s internal geting of Democratic members of Con- tury will be one of global graying, rather than to earn an income outside of the household. into a world whose future isn’t so rosy. My watchdog. gress, Attorney General Merrick Garland significant global growth. But researchers also point to another own interviews with diverse young people All of these revelations are deeply said that “going forward, we have adopt- Yet despite slower growth, we are still concern: Infertility may be on the rise. The between the ages of 22 and 34 reveal that troubling. Press freedom is foundational ed a policy which is the most protective speeding toward environmental catastro- rate of pregnancy loss due to miscarriage, racial violence and climate change compete to democracy. Citizens cannot hold their of journalists’ ability to do their jobs in phe. At the same time that human fertility stillbirth and ectopic pregnancy among as the two main reasons they cite for being government accountable if they don’t history. … We will not use compulsory rates were decreasing, greenhouse emissions women of all ages in the US has been rising at either deeply ambivalent about or outright know what it is doing. That’s why the process in leak investigations to require all over the planet were rising steadily, hit- a rate of 1% per year between 1990 and 2011. opposed to becoming parents in the future. founders of this nation made press free- reporters to provide information about ting record levels in 2019. A UN report on Further, an analysis of 185 studies looking at These very real social and environmen- dom part of the First Amendment. When their sources.” He can add Congress to global greenhouse gas emissions found that close to 43,000 men between 1973 and 2011 tal problems have intensified as population deployed to learn reporters’ sources, that promise. the richest 1% of people on Earth were re- found that total sperm counts had decreased growth rates have declined. This alone dem- government subpoenas, search warrants Biden is right to put an end to these sponsible for more than double the number by almost 60%. Researchers aren’t entirely onstrates that stabilizing population size isn’t and gag orders are an infringement of shameful tactics directed at news media of greenhouse gas emissions of the poorest certain why—and some researchers question a panacea. Social and environmental prob- that freedom, intended to intimidate re- members, and to ensure his Justice De- 50%. To comply with the Paris agreement, whether sperm count even impacts fertility— lems won’t solve themselves, regardless of porters and sources alike. partment is committed to the same. the ultra-rich would need to decrease their but some evidence demonstrates that expo- the number of people on Earth. TED Talks Won’t Treat Your Depression Jesse Singal treatment-resistant depression, as I people’s mind-sets from “fixed” (“I results from experimental psychol- NYT have, this seems far-fetched: Every failed the test — I’m just stupid”) to ogy have failed to replicate, and the day, millions of depressed people “growth” (“I’ll do better next time if I subfield of social psychology — the aybe chicken soup can drink coffee to no apparent salutary work harder”). “For 30 years, my re- home base of most social priming, treat depression. effect. search has shown that the view you implicit bias and stereotype-threat That provocative claim Dr Bargh’s idea is one of the pur- adopt for yourself profoundly affects research — tends to fare even worse. was made not by a quack est distillations of what I call “prime- the way you lead your life,” said Car- Studies purporting to offer sim- in a late-night infomercial world,” a myopic but seductive ol Dweck, the originator of that idea ple remedies to serious problems butM by John Bargh, a Yale social psy- worldview. It suggests that human and a professor at Stanford, in her have been hit particularly hard. chologist. He is an expert on “social behavior is shaped rather easily by book “Mindset: The New Psycholo- Mind-set interventions appear to be primes,” the subtle cues that sup- primes and other subtle influences gy of Success” (ideas she echoed in a nowhere near as powerful as Pro- posedly exert a major unconscious — an irrational bias here, a too-pes- TED Talk that has been viewed more fessor Dweck initially advertised: A influence on our behavior. He has simistic mind-set there — and that than 12.5 million times). major, well-constructed 2019 study published research suggesting that, these influences can often be easily Perhaps better known is the im- in Nature found some effect, but for example, exposure to words with dispelled with low-cost psychologi- It isn’t just psychologists who made much bolder claims — which plicit association test, which claims only a relatively small one and only geriatric associations like “wrinkles” cal tweaks that target individuals to profit from this approach:T here’s are much less credible. For Dr. to be able to measure one’s level of for weaker students. primes people to walk slower. help solve societal problems. This an influential ecosystem of journal- Bargh, for example, seeing cleaner implicit (or unconscious) bias via The implicit association test has In his 2017 book, “Before You understanding of society has flour- ists, pundits and other professional streets spurs prosocial behavior in a brief computer test that involves experienced similar travails. It is still Know It: The Unconscious Reasons ished as a result of a general fascina- “thought leaders” who benefit from a manner that, he says, can help ex- comparing reaction time to different often a part of everyday diversity- We Do What We Do,” Dr. Bargh tion with easily digestible pop-psy- page views, book deals or the ex- plain New York City’s great violent- stimuli. Since the creators of the test training settings, but its creators long mentions a clinical trial in which chology nuggets — often delivered posure offered by a viral TED Talk. crime drop that started in the 1990s. also claimed that implicit bias can go ago acknowledged that it is too noisy severely depressed patients in a via TED Talks and best-selling books And these solutions, often framed (That’s why he lauds “broken win- a long way toward explaining per- a test to be used to identify people as mental health facility appeared to — that appears to have exploded in as inexpensive and politically un- dows” policing.) He acknowledges sistent racially discriminatory gaps likely to engage in racist acts (which improve after exposure to very high recent years. controversial, are catnip not only to there were other factors, but he also in the United States, the computer constitutes significant backtracking temperatures. He speculates that But because it ignores the bigger, everyday consumers of pop science states flatly in his book that the city’s test is now one of the most common from their original claim). perhaps an outpatient approach more structural forces that do far but also to policymakers hungry for resurgence “was a result of a new features of contemporary diversity Sometimes people mistakenly involving soup could do the trick, more to influence human behavior quick fixes. culture of cues for positive behavior trainings. Since these claims were believe that the best or truest scientif- too, since “the warmth of the soup (from our exposure to early-life trau- To be sure, there are kernels of being instituted.” first made, though, a full-blown rep- ic ideas rise to the top of the heap — helps replace the social warmth that ma to how much money we have to truth to some of these ideas. At the This is a vast oversimplification lication crisis has hit psychology, that popularity implies accuracy and may be missing from the person’s whether we grew up in a segregated margins, slight changes to our envi- of a complicated problem. Few crim- meaning that when researchers at- rigor. This has never quite been the life.” Such remedies “are unlikely neighborhood), it is flawed. Worse, ronment or a presentation of choices inologists believe that these sorts of tempt to redo previous studies, they case, but it’s an even more question- to make big profits for the pharma- it might actually be hindering our can affect our behavior. Some suc- cues for positive behavior can tell us often find either a much less im- able claim in an era in which pop sci- ceutical and psychiatric industries,” ability to solve real-world problems. cessful so-called nudges make peo- much, if anything, about the great pressive result or none whatsoever. ence is so hotly marketable via TED he writes, but they warrant further And now, with a replication crisis ple a bit more likely to save energy crime decline. It turns out that the standard sta- Talks and other platforms. Often the research. felling once highly regarded psycho- or a bit less likely to grab an extra Other recent blockbuster ideas tistical methods long employed by ideas that reach those heights are Psychologists are welcome to re- logical findings, it’s probably time to doughnut in line at a college cafete- in psychology are also steeped in psychologists (and other scientists) the ones that we most want to be- search whatever they like. But if you be a little bit more skeptical of these ria. this ideology. Take mind-set inter- can easily produce false positive re- lieve. And we’d like to think that we have loved someone afflicted with quick-fix ideas. But some psychologists have ventions, which are designed to shift sults. About 50 percent of published can fix the world easily.

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dpa Experts feared going with a reduction in the time prospect of a rebellion from lay the relaxation after at least London ahead with Step 4 on June 21 between jabs for the over-40s. Conservative MPs who are fu- one of his four tests to easing as planned could lead to hos- Limits on numbers for rious about the delay. restrictions - that the risks are British Prime Minister Bo- pital admissions on the scale sports events, pubs and cin- The 30-person cap for wed- not fundamentally changed by ris Johnson has been forced of the first wave of COVID-19 emas will therefore remain ding ceremonies and receptions, new variants - had been failed. to delay the end of England’s heaping unsustainable pres- in place, nightclubs will stay as well as wakes, will be lifted, Officials also called into coronavirus restrictions by sure on the health service. shuttered and people will be with limits to be set by venues question the test to ensure in- up to four weeks after being To avert this, Johnson said asked to continue working based on social distancing re- fection rates do not lead to a warned the move could lead to during a Downing Street press from home where possible. quirements. Care home resi- surge in hospital admissions thousands of deaths and un- conference that the end of all Downing Street left open dents will also no longer need to that could put unsustainable bearable pressure on the NHS. legal limits on social contact the option of ending restric- self-isolate for 14 days after leav- pressure on the NHS. The Prime Minister an- would be put back to July 19. tions on July 5 if the data ing for visits in most cases. Modelling by the govern- nounced the setback to the He hopes deaths will be proves drastically better than Fans were expected to be ment’s Spi-M group suggested final phase of his plan to end significantly reduced by that expected but conceded this is able to attend the Euro 2020 there was a possibility of hos- the lockdown on Monday due point because two-thirds of “unlikely.” Johnson did, how- semi-finals and final in Wem- pital admissions reaching the to concerns over the rapidly- adults will have then been of- Police monitor protesters staging a sit-down outside Downing Street ever, announce a limited eas- bley as the pilots on attend- heights of the first peak in spreading Delta variant first fered both vaccine doses due as they demonstrate against government lockdown restrictions, 5G ing of restrictions to take place ance of large events continue. March 2020 if the relaxation identified inI ndia. to the delay being coupled and COVID-19 vaccinations in London on Monday. (AFP) from June 21 as he faces the Johnson felt he had to de- went ahead on Monday. GOING TOUGH China accuses NATO hardens stance on China, G7 of ‘distortion’ and ‘slander’ dpa day, stating that Beijing’s London/Beijing ambitions and behaviour Russia at Biden’s first summit represent “systemic chal- China has accused the lenges to the rules-based dpa is real cause for concern.” Biden Group of Seven (G7) major international order.” US Brussels is to meet Russian President industrialised nations of President Joe Biden had Vladimir Putin face-to-face in “interference in internal af- promised to take a stronger NATO leaders toughened their Geneva on Wednesday, and is fairs” after their summit in stance against China, which collective line on China after expected to deliver the message Carbis Bay, England. he regards as being on the years of reticence on Monday, in person. A spokesperson for the other other side of a battle stating that Beijing’s ambitions For Biden, the summit is Chinese embassy in London of ideologies between de- and behaviour represent “sys- also a chance to demonstrate a said on Monday that the mocracy and autocracy. temic challenges to the rules- post-Trump renewal of relations leaders’ final communique Beijing maintains that based international order.” with the other allies. contained “distorted facts” its policies on the Uighur In a communique signed “I just want all of Europe to on Xinjiang, Hong Kong population in the north- off before the start of a Brus- know that the United States is and Taiwan and “slandered western region of Xinjiang sels summit, according to dpa’s there,” the leader said in a tel- China.” It “further exposed are not a question of human sources within the alliance, evised meeting with Stoltenberg the sinister intentions of the rights, but about fighting the leaders expressed concern shortly before the NATO summit. United States and a few oth- about Beijing’s “coercive poli- In a break with the rhetoric er countries,” the spokes- cies which stand in contrast to of his predecessor, Biden said person said. The US, the European [NATO’s] fundamental values.” the US takes the alliance’s mu- In the final statement, Union and other states This is the first time the 30 tual defence pact to be a “sacred the G7 countries - the US, have imposed sanctions NATO states have backed such obligation.” Frustrated by what Britain, Germany, Canada, on China over the strong language on the eco- Washington has long viewed as France, Italy and Japan - human rights situation nomic superpower. After their unfair defence spending imbal- were more critical of China last meeting in late 2019, they ances among the allies, Trump than ever before. in the Uighur region stated only that they recognie repeatedly raised doubts as The group wants to take that China’s growing influence to whether his country would action against unfair trade violence, separatism and meant “both opportunities and provide military assistance in a practices, human rights extremism. challenges.” China was boosted crisis. abuses and Beijing’s heavy The US, the European up the alliance’s agenda due to He even threatened to leave hand in the former British Union and other states have the strong feelings of US Presi- US President Joe Biden and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan (left) fist bump during a plenary session of a NATO NATO. Though more conciliato- colony of Hong Kong. imposed sanctions on China dent Joe Biden, representing summit in Brussels on Monday. (afp) ry in tone, the Biden administra- The embassy said that over the human rights situa- Washington for the first time at tion still wants to see other allies the G7 should face the re- tion in the Uighur region, to a NATO summit. British Prime Minister Boris aggressive Russia - the defence spend more on defence. ality that Hong Kong was which Beijing has respond- Other members, particu- Johnson said none of the lead- alliance’s traditional adversary. Other allies recognised the returned to China 24 years ed with punitive measures larly those in the Baltic region or ers wanted to “sink into a new “Our relationship is now at improved atmosphere with the ago. against Western politicians which share borders with Rus- Cold War with China ... They see the lowest point since the end change of US administration “This summit has shown and organizations. sia, still see Moscow as the main challenges, they see things that of the Cold War,” NATO chief earlier this year. Working with the world that it is engaging On the G7’s call for a threat security threat. they have to manage.” Jens Stoltenberg told reporters the United States on interna- in ‘small circles’ and group peaceful resolution of ten- The allies’ main concerns The NATO gathering comes Key concerns before the summit, pointing to tional affairs is “more natural politics, power politics, and sions with Taiwan, the Chi- with regard to China are its at the heels of the Group of The allies’ main concerns the build-up of Russian troops again” under Biden, said Rutte. artificially creating confron- nese spokesperson said the growing nuclear capabilities, co- Seven (G7) summit in England, with regard to China are its at Ukraine’s borders, and inter- “I also was able to work with tation and division,” the island was an “inseparable operation between Beijing and where major industrialized na- growing nuclear capabilities vention in Georgia - both NATO Trump. Of course, it was a bit spokesperson said of the part” of China. Other states Moscow including joint exer- tions committed to taking a partner countries. more awkward sometimes,” the meeting. must abide by Beijing’s cises in the Euro-Atlantic area, stronger stance on Beijing on and also cooperation “Russia remains the main Dutch premier told journalists. This comes at a time “One China” principle and and a lack of transparency, ac- matters such as unfair trade between Beijing and Moscow problem,” Estonian President On top of discussing China when cooperation is needed stop inciting independence cording to the statement. practices, human rights issues Egils Levits said. “China is a new and Russia, NATO allies are also on the pandemic, economic forces in Taiwan. Nonetheless, opportunities and the crackdown on the oppo- amounted to slander. challenge, a different challenge, expected to sign off a reform crisis and climate change, Taiwan’s President to work together on issues such sition in Hong Kong. But China is not the only but NATO will counter both.” agenda for the alliance to imple- the statement criticized. Tsai Ing-wen meanwhile as climate change were also Beijing immediately hit back country under scrutiny by Dutch Prime Minister Mark ment by 2030 and to debate the NATO leaders - some of thanked the G7 countries mentioned. “NATO maintains a at the G7 communique, with a NATO members. Rutte echoed the assessments: ongoing withdrawal of troops whom are also in the G7 - and European leaders for constructive dialogue with Chi- spokesperson for the Chinese Leaders are also expected to “Between NATO and Russia, we from Afghanistan as they wind also toughened their collec- their firm support of the na where possible,” the leaders’ embassy in London saying it send a pointed message to what need dialogue. But of course, we down their mission after almost tive line on China on Mon- country. statement said. contained “distorted facts” and they perceive as an increasingly should not be naive at all, there two decades.

EU signs digital COVID With coronavirus cases dropping, News vaccine pass into law, Germany debates dropping masks in brief Novavax says its COVID-19 vaccine easing travel in bloc dpa teachers, urged “the greatest scanned into smartphones. more than 90% effective Berlin possible caution,” in remarks Six months after the start dpa final approval by Brussels. to dpa. of the vaccination campaign, Washington Novavax, Inc (NVAX) said on Monday that NVX- Brussels The pass will be a QR code on Falling coronavirus infec- “The virus has not yet almost half the population has CoV2373, its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, met the primary a smartphone or on paper. tion rates in Germany mean disappeared,” he said, urging received at least one shot. Ac- end point in late-stage study. The presidents of the three Millions of Europeans that compulsory mask-wear- that masks should be retained cording to figures from the of- The phase 3 study of NVX-CoV2373, dubbed Prevent-19, main EU institutions signed stand to benefit. Over 50 per ing in public areas could soon in the school environment, ficial disease control body, the showed overall efficiency of 90.4 percent, achieving its pri- a plan for a digital COVID-19 cent of the adult EU popula- be a thing of the past, accord- along with regular testing, Robert Koch Institute (RKI). mary endpoint, Novavax said. The vaccine candidate showed vaccine certificate into law on tion has received at least one ing to remarks by Health Min- until the end of the academic It said that 48.1 per cent have 100-per-cent protection against moderate or severe disease, Monday, setting it up to go Covid-19 vaccine shot, and ister Jens Spahn published in year, which will arrive dur- been vaccinated at least once, Novavax said. live on July 1 across the bloc. 27 per cent has been fully the country’s Monday morn- with 25.7 per cent now fully Vaccine efficacy remained 91 per cent among “high-risk” The signatures were the immunized, according to the ing press. vaccinated. populations. The vaccine showed 93-per-cent efficacy against European Union’s final ap- European Centre for Disease “We should proceed by The move to drop masks The RKI recorded just 549 predominantly circulating variants of concern and variants of proval for a pass that indi- Control. stages in the light of falling in- in Germany came after new cases in the past 24 hours interest, and 100-per-cent efficacy against variants “not consid- cates whether someone has The digital scheme could cidence rates,” Spahn told the Denmark lifted rules for on Monday morning, the first ered variants of concern/interest.” The company plans to file tested negative or recovered eventually widen to include Funke Media Group. “In an mandatory face-coverings time in more than eight months for regulatory authorizations in the third quarter. “Upon regula- from the coronavirus, or has non-EU countries - such as initial step, the obligation to in almost all public spac- that a figure below 1,000 had tory approvals, Novavax remains on track to reach manufactur- been vaccinated against it. the US and Britain - provid- wear masks while outside can es on Monday been posted. However, week- ing capacity of 100 million doses per month by the end of the All 27 EU member states ed the proper documentation basically fall away.” end data tend to be skewed third quarter and 150 million doses per month by the end of are to recognise certificates is available. In those parts of Germany downwards, as many local au- the fourth quarter of 2021,” the company said. (dpa) issued in other countries, “The Europe that we all where infection rates were low ing the next few weeks, albeit thorities do not report in. making travel easier across know and that we all want and vaccination rates high, at different times in different The move to drop masks the 450-million-strong re- back is a Europe without the obligation for those in- states. in Germany came after Den- Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City extends gion as the summer holiday barriers. The EU Certificate doors could also be gradually, The country’s pharma- mark lifted rules for manda- social distancing for two weeks season kicks off. will again enable citizens to he added. cies urged patience as they tory face-coverings in almost It is ultimately up to the enjoy this most tangible and But Spahn also stressed began issuing digital vaccina- all public spaces on Monday. Hanoi (dpa) - Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s most capitals to decide what perks cherished of EU rights - the that masks should be retained tion certificates designed in The government and most populous city and business centre, have agreed to extend social come with the certificate, but right to free movement,” Eu- in some circumstances when particular for those aiming to parliamentary parties agreed distancing rules for two weeks, state media reported on Monday. many governments have indi- ropean Parliament President there was any “doubt,” for holiday abroad. Technical and to lift the rules that have been The move extends strict coronavirus measures enforced cated they will drop quaran- David Sassoli, European example when travelling or organizational bottlenecks in force for months, with since April 30, which now include a ban on gatherings of more tine and testing requirements Commission chief Ursula meeting others indoors. meant that capacity was lim- Danish residents now only than five people in public spaces, the closure of non-essential for vaccinated individuals. von der Leyen and presiding German teachers immedi- ited, pharmacy associations required to wear a mask on services and keeping a mandatory social distance of 2 metres. Some EU countries, such EU Council Chair Antonio ately came out against drop- said. public transport when they The new curbs come after Ho Chi Minh City recorded a steep as Germany, began issuing Costa said in a joint state- ping masks in schools. Heinz- The certificates are to be in are not sitting. rise in cases, most of which are linked to clusters in factories, a the certificates ahead of the ment after the signature. Peter Meidinger, president the form of a QR code issued Masks are to disappear hospital, and a religious mission. (dpa) of the national association of by vaccination centres and completely by September 1. Rare earth metals at heart of China’s rivalry with the US page 10

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34,263.47 10,811.23 52551.53 1,866.80 Dow -216.13 pts QE +71.75 pts sensex +76.77 pts Gold -0.68 % US lawmakers, wary of Big Tech, float antitrust overhaul page 9 Price percentage Price percentage 28.02 Brent 72.87 +0.25 % WTI 70.90 -0.01 % Silver -0.45 % Rise in trade shows Qatar’s Qatar sees economic recovery, says QC slight rise  Qatar’s foreign trade grows 61% to QR31 bn in March 2021  Qatar’s pvt sector exports rise to QR1.94 bn in May CPI Tribune News Network Doha Transport becomes costlier by 13.15% in May compared to same month last year Qatar’s economy has wit- nessed a remarkable recovery Tribune News Network co, Health, and Communica- from the negative impacts of Doha tion had remained flat at the the COVID-19 pandemic, Qa- last month’s price level. tar Chamber (QC) has said in Qatar’s Consumer Price An increase of 2.47 per- its latest monthly report. Index (CPI) for May 2021 cent in the CPI for May 2021 According to QC’s month- reached 98.05 points, an in- compared to the CPI for May ly economic newsletter for crease of 0.83 percent when 2020 was primarily due to May, Qatar’s economic status compared to CPI of April, ac- the price rise in Transport by reached its pre-pandemic lev- cording to data released by the 13.15 percent, Restaurants els, where the private sector Planning and Statistics Au- and Hotels by 5.6 percent, exports exceeded QR1.938 thority (PSA) on Monday. Communication by 4.03 per- billion. Compared to the CPI of cent, Miscellaneous Goods Qatar’s intervention to May 2020, an increase of 2.47 and Services by 3.93 per- mitigate the effects of the percent has been recorded in cent, Education by 3.72 per- pandemic on the economy the CPI for May this year. cent, Food and Beverages by through direct and indirect An analysis on month-on- 3.46 percent, Furniture and support led to a gradual re- month (M-o-M) of CPI for May Household Equipment by covery for the economy. 2021 compared with CPI of 3.27 percent, and Recreation Referring to Qatar’s for- April 2021 showed that there and Culture by 2.28 percent. eign trade, the report said were five main groups where A decrease has been that Qatar saw a considerable respective indices increased. shown in price levels of three growth of 61 percent to QR31 The Recreation and Culture groups namely Housing, Wa- billion in March 2021. index increased 10.97 percent. ter, Electricity and other Fuel The total exports of goods It was followed by Clothing by 6.17 percent, Clothing and including exports of goods and Footwear by 2.77 percent, Footwear by 3.31 percent, and of domestic origin and re- Miscellaneous Goods and Ser- Health by 0.07 percent. No exports amounted to around vices by 1.1 percent, Food and change was recorded in the QR22.1 billion in March, an Beverages by 1.09 percent Tobacco segment. increase of 7.3 percent com- and Furniture and Household The CPI of May 2021 ex- pared to QR20.6 billion in Equipment by 0.09 percent. cluding Housing, Water, Elec- February. A decrease has been re- tricity and other Fuel group The imports of goods in corded in Transport by 1.46 stands at 100.85 points, an March amounted to around billion in March 2020. place with exports totalling tal exports. decrease of 12 percent com- percent, Restaurants and Ho- increase of 1.2 percent when QR8.9 billion, an increase “This increase demon- QR280 million, representing It was followed by India pared to the first quarter of tels by 1.23 percent, Housing, compared to the index of of 20.3 percent compared to strated the ability of Qatar’s 14.4 percent of the total val- with almost QR 321 million 2020 that amounted to QR Water, Electricity and other April 2021, and a 4.72 percent QR7.4 billion in February. economy to overcome the ue, followed by Arab coun- and a share of 16.5 percent 5.78 billion. Fuel by 0.74 percent, and Edu- when compared to the CPI of Therefore, the country’s repercussions of the COV- tries excluding GCC states and Hong Kong with about As for trade partners in cation by 0.06 percent. Tobac- May 2020. foreign merchandise trade ID-19 pandemic and return- that received 79 million, a QR 233 million, a share of 12 the first quarter of 2021, balance, which represents the ing to pre-pandemic levels,” share of 4.1 percent. percent. Oman was at the top of the difference between total ex- QC said. The group of African Netherlands came in countries of destination of ports and imports showed a In March, private sector Countries (excluding Arab fourth place with almost QR private sector’s exports with surplus of QR 13.2 billion. exports grew by 238 percent countries) came in fifth place 180 million, a share of 9.3 close to QR 1billion, a share China was at the top of compared to April 2020, with exports amounted to percent and Turkey with ex- of 20.6 percent of the total QSE gains 72 pts the countries of destination while it decreased by 0.7 per- QR 13 million, a share of ports amounted to about QR exports. of Qatar’s foreign trade in cent compared to February 1 percent, followed by the 152 million, a share of 7.8 It was followed by India Tribune News Network increased to QR406.13 bil- March with about QR 3.9 bil- 2020. USA with exports amounted percent. with almost QR 945 million Doha lion from QR378.21 billion lion, a share of 12.5 percent of As for economic blocs and to 20 million, a share of 0.7 The value of private-sec- and a share of 18.6 percent on Sunday. the state’s total foreign trade. groupings, Asian countries percent. Other European tor exports to these countries and Hong Kong with about Qatar Stock Exchange Indices of six sectors out of The volume of the pri- were at the top of economic Countries received exports represented 75.7 percent of QR 563 million, a share of (QSE) index gained 71.75 the seven closed in the green vate sector exports in March blocs that received exports of of QR0.8 million, a share of the total value of exports dur- 11.1 percent. points, or 0.67 percent, when zone today. The QSE Total reached QR1.94 billion, private sector amounting to 0.04 percent. ing the same month. Netherlands came in the bourse closed trading at Return Index gained 0.67 showing a month-on-month QR815 million with a share of In March 2021, Oman The chamber’s newsletter fourth place with almost QR 10,811.23 points on Monday. percent to 21,401.48 points increase of 17.9 percent com- 42 percent of the total value, was at the top of the coun- said that the total volume of 463 million, a share of 9.1 The volume of shares and the QSE Al Rayan Islamic pared to QR 1,644.5 billion in followed by GCC states with a tries of destination of pri- private sector exports during percent and Turkey with ex- traded decreased to 134.719 index added 0.43 percent to February. On a year-on-year share of 37.7 percent with ex- vate sector’s exports with the first quarter of 2021 (from ports amounting to about million on Monday from 4,610.95 points. The QSE All basis, it decreased by 0.3 per- ports of QR 730 million. close to QR 582 million, a January to March) reached QR403 million, a share of 7.9 178.114 million on Sunday Share Index up 0.66 percent cent compared to QR1,954 EU states stood at third share of 30 percent of the to- QR 5.08 billion, showing a percent. and the value of shares traded to 3,436.54 points. Qatar ranks fourth globally for digital government services

Tribune News Network “The disruptive nature of COV- traits are driving the widespread nologies. Doha ID-19 is universally acknowledged, digital services adaption being “The value that digital govern- yet subsequent repercussions have witnessed across the region, as is ment services have provided to Driven by a comprehensive digi- also demonstrated the unques- urbanisation. At present, approxi- citizens is abundantly clear. How- tal transformation roadmap and tionable necessity for digital gov- mately 85 percent of those residing ever, concerns have arisen among COVID-19 response strategy, the ernment services,” BCG Partner in the GCC live in urban environ- end-users with regards to data government of Qatar has attained and Associate Director Rami Riad ments and use digital government and AI,” said Mourtada. its latest digitisation accomplish- Mourtada said. services frequently,” Littig said. “The Qatari government has ment, ranking fourth globally for “With this in mind, action to en- The Digital Government Citi- established itself as a digital ser- the provision of digital services and sure these services are seamlessly zen Survey (DGCS) study span- vices leader, joining a distin- subsequent adoption, according available to citizens in the post- ning 36 countries, 26 digital guished category that includes to the Boston Consulting Group’s pandemic climate with even greater government services, and almost other GCC governments. Their (BCG) report released on Monday. capabilities is essential. Already, 25,000 individual responses also respective and shared success Entitled ‘Digital Government Qatar had made sizeable progress highlighted other findings. will serve as a source of inspira- in the GCC: Accelerating Citizen in this direction. The Qatari gov- GCC citizens are satisfied with tion for others on the interna- Trust’, the BCG’s study shows that ernment’s aspirations to deliver digital government services, ap- tional stage, with leaderships sure the level of satisfaction of digital and scale new digital services have preciating benefits including un- to look at these countries as they government services in Qatar are translated to reality, helping citi- BCG Partner and Associate Director BCG Managing Director and Partner derstandable language, multiple aim to emulate their digital gov- on par with the averages of devel- zens while preserving their health Rami Riad Mourtada Lars Littig platform accessibility, and easy ernment services achievements,” oping countries at 58 percent. and well-being,” Mourtada said. access to information. added Littig. Additionally, the report said, The scope and variety of digi- central to the availability and deliv- provide a significant advantage to Meanwhile, real-time support “In recent times, urbanisation, the digital service offering in Qatar tal government services expanded ery of numerous social and health- Qatar and the GCC with 54 percent and assistance were identified as younger generations, and prudent has been met with a positive re- rapidly following the outbreak, care services. of regional citizens aged 24 or be- a pain point, with other concerns pandemic response actions have sponse, with the country’s citizens with COVID-19 awareness, test- In Qatar, the report said, the Hu- low,” BCG Managing Director and in Qatar relating to personal in- also contributed to the emergence placed highly in terms of frequency ing, tracing, information coverage, koomi portal has successfully served Partner Lars Littig said. formation security. Respondents of further opportunities. Ensuring of access. quarantine compliance, volunteer as a one-stop-shop for digital gov- “As digital natives, younger expressed concerns regarding that citizen concerns are perma- In total, 53 percent of Qatari re- coordination, and financial support ernment benefits, making govern- generations are greatly enthused transparency, collection, and stor- nently addressed will drive addi- spondents revealed they use digital offerings all emerging through on- ment information and services more by the implementation of digital age, while 90 percent of regional tional success, allowing them to government services once per week line government portals. efficient, effective, and accessible for services and expect world-class correspondents attributed their elevate their standing as innova- minimum, six percent above the This applies to the GCC in par- citizens, visitors, and businesses. quality, enhanced convenience, personal information worries to tive services and future delivery global average. ticular, where governments were “The demographics of today and greater accessibility. These artificial intelligence A( I) tech- models pioneers,” he said. Economy & Business Tuesday, June 15, 2021 09

Toshiba Hackers stole says sorry to 26 million login shareholders credentials after probe between 2018 and 2020 Agencies Agencies Toshiba apologized to shareholders Monday and Hackers stole about 26 mil- said it would remove two lion user login credentials directors after a probe for almost a million websites found the Japanese con- through custom malware be- glomerate had sought gov- tween 2018 and 2020, accord- ernment help to try and in- ing to a new study. fluence a boardroom vote. The Trojan-type malware Board chair Osamu Na- that was transmitted through gayama acknowledged a email and illegally download- “lack of awareness on our ed software infiltrated more part, including our dealings than 3 million Windows-based with METI,” referring to computers and stole 1.2 tera- the Ministry of Economy, bytes of personal information, Trade and Industry. according to the NordLocker But he did not address malware study. specific allegations in the The illegally downloaded independent probe pub- software used to spread the lished Thursday, which malware included Adobe said Toshiba had sought Photoshop 2018, a Windows METI’s help to prevent ac- cracking tool and several tivist shareholders from ex- cracked games, the company ercising their proposal and said. The malware operator voting rights at an annual “stole nearly 26 million login general meeting in July credentials holding 1.1 million 2020. unique email addresses, 2 bil- “We apologize to our lion+ cookies, and 6.6 million shareholders and all the files”, NordLocker said. other stakeholders in A bipartisan group of House members in the US has introduced five separate bills that propose changes so comprehensive they could reshape the largest U.S. technology and Malware refers to mali- view of their concerns and entertainment companies and force an overhaul of their business practices. cious programme that can be anxieties that they have attached to an email or in- expressed with respect to stalled with illegal software. this,” Nagayama said. “The There are different types of board of directors takes malware: viruses that harm these comments seriously the target device, ransomware and we will continue to use US lawmakers, wary of Big that encrypts it to extort the them to improve manage- owner and backdoors that cre- ment in the future.” ate a way for hackers to access Toshiba was once a a device at any time. symbol of Japan’s ad- Cyber attacks have grown vanced technology and Tech, float antitrust overhaul across the world in the last 12 economic power but has months, as more people work lurched from scandals and remotely and shop online amid losses before staging a re- Measures would make it harder for mega-companies like Amazon and Google to buy out smaller competitors the pandemic. covery in recent years. Identities stolen from UAE The industrial group Agencies too much power over our regulators have more funds was hit with an antitrust suit consumers are among the most has worked on its financial economy,” the House Judici- to police corporations and en- from the capital Washington, expensive for sale by criminals woes and strengthened its U.S. lawmakers have unveiled ary’s Antitrust Subcommittee force antitrust laws. which claimed the tech giant on the dark web, according to governance, with a board sweeping antitrust measures chairman David Cicilline, a Apple, Amazon, Facebook “Big Tech has abused its abuses its dominant position UK-based Comparitech. Stolen now composed of mostly aimed at tempering the domi- Democrat, said in introducing and Google have prioritized dominance in the market- in online retail sales, harming records of UAE residents fetch external directors. nance of Big Tech firms in- the measures. power over innovation and place to crush competitors, consumers. an average of $25 each. But it has faced pres- cluding Apple and Facebook, “They are in a unique po- censor speech, and control The Computer & Com- The custom malware un- sure from activist share- in what may be the most am- sition to pick winners and los- harmed American how we see and understand munications Industry As- covered by NordLocker se- holders who want to see bitious effort in decades to ers, destroy small businesses, businesses and consumers the world,” said House Re- sociation, of which Google, cured login credentials such faster growth and a clearer break corporate monopolies. raise prices on consumers, in the process. publican Ken Buck, who took Amazon and Facebook are as emails, usernames and long-term strategy. A bipartisan group of and put folks out of work.” direct aim at some of the larg- members, warned that the passwords from social media Two board members House members on Friday The goal, he said, is to US House Republican Ken est players. latest legislation is too “inter- platforms like Facebook (1.47 on the audit committee, introduced five separate bills “level the playing field” and Buck “Apple, Amazon, Face- ventionist” and could mark million credentials stolen), Junji Ota and Takashi that propose changes so com- ensure that powerful tech book and Google have prior- the biggest departure from Twitter (261,773) and Insta- Yamauchi, will be exclud- prehensive they could reshape companies follow the same keen to set a global tax rate of itized power over innovation US antitrust policy in a cen- gram (153,754), online gaming ed from standing for re- the largest U.S. technology rules as other businesses. at least 15 percent on multi- and harmed American busi- tury. websites, online marketplaces election at a chairholders’ and entertainment compa- The bills follow a national firms, in a bid to op- nesses and consumers in the “At a time when consum- like Amazon (209,534) and meeting this month, Na- nies and force an overhaul of 16-month investigation by the timize tax revenue from tech process.” ers are frustrated with higher eBay (132,935), job search gayama said. their business practices. Antitrust Subcommittee into behemoths. The reform effort comes prices and fewer options in websites like Indeed and Up- “It has become difficult In a bid to ward off corpo- the state of competition in The antitrust bills need to amid heightened scrutiny of other segments of the econ- work, and consumer electron- to retain understanding of rate consolidation, the meas- the digital marketplace, and be debated and voted favora- large tech platforms which omy, it’s perplexing that the ics websites such as Apple, shareholders for the reap- ures would make it harder for particularly the unregulated bly out of the Judiciary Com- have increased their domi- Committee would not pri- Sony and Samsung, the study pointment of both direc- mega-companies like Amazon power wielded by Amazon, mittee before receiving a vote nance during the coronavirus oritize broad reform” rather found. tors... based on the findings and Google to buy out smaller Apple, Facebook, and Google. by the full House of Repre- pandemic. than narrow action against a Hackers also stole user cre- of the recent investigation competitors, and facilitate Silicon Valley giants have sentatives. U.S. state and federal an- few companies, CCIA Presi- dentials from file storage and report.” the breakup of firms that use come under increasing fire in They would also need ap- titrust enforcers last year filed dent Matthew Schruers said sharing websites such as Drop- An off-schedule gen- their dominant position in Europe and the United States proval from the Senate before suits targeting Facebook and in a statement. box, streaming services such eral meeting has been pro- their core business to make due to concerns about mo- they could be signed into law Google alleging illegal domi- “Writing regulations for as Netflix and Spotify, finan- posed to discuss the pair’s deep inroads into another. nopoly-like power. by Biden. nance of their respective mar- a handful of businesses will cial platforms like PayPal and replacement, he added. “Right now, unregu- U.S. President Joe Biden One of the bills increases kets. skew competition and leave CoinBase, and email services lated tech monopolies have and other G7 countries are the fees for mergers so that And last month Amazon consumers worse off.” companies. Can agricultural insurance help guarantee post-pandemic food security?

Tribune News Network At the end of last year, the Doha UN’s World Food Programme estimated that the number of In a world in which radical cli- people facing acute food inse- matic events are increasingly curity had risen by 82% over affecting farm production, ag- the course of 2020, to 270m. ricultural insurance is coming The most dramatic effects to be seen as a key solution for have been felt in emerging producers to bolster economic markets, with the UN high- and food security. lighting South Sudan, Yemen The global agriculture in- and northern Nigeria as areas dustry suffered significantly most at risk of dangerously as a result of Covid-19. Lock- high food insecurity. down measures implemented The challenges have trig- to stop the spread of the virus gered a series of inter-govern- led to severe labour shortages, mental responses to address with crops often left to rot in the issue, however, with re- fields, while disruptions to Agricultural insurance is seen as a tool to provide growers and governments with more stability, according to Oxford Business Group. gional solutions developed to local and international sup- ease the flow of critical sup- ply chains meant that many when Cyclone Mekunu passed ance is increasingly seen as society. as a result of the arrangement that more than half a million plies. goods simply never made it to over vast desert areas on the an effective tool to protect Despite its importance, helped to boost credit flows to farmers now partake in the For example, in April last market. southern end of the Gulf pen- farmers from crop-related fi- the considerable risk associ- farmers, both in terms of cov- scheme. year the GCC implemented an While these factors placed insula and parts of East Africa. nancial losses, offset agricul- ated with catastrophic agri- erage and size, from 19% to Given the huge amount integrated food security net- a significant strain on global Coming off the back of a ture-linked budget volatility cultural losses has meant that 27% of the credit portfolio. of fiscal support offered to work, developed a strategic food supplies, a series of natu- severe drought – which itself and stimulate growth in the many insurers have hesitated Meanwhile, in 2018 the governments, businesses and food reserve and made sig- ral disasters compounded the devastated agricultural pro- sector – particularly in emerg- to offer agricultural insurance Kenyan government imple- citizens alike over the course nificant investments in local issue. duction in a number of African ing markets where agriculture products in emerging mar- mented the National Dis- of the pandemic, proponents agriculture. For example, parts of Af- countries – the heavy rains makes up a significant propor- kets. aster Risk Financing Strat- argue that assistance in estab- Elsewhere, the pandemic rica, the Middle East and Asia associated with the cyclone tion of GDP. In light of this, in some egy, which included an lishing or expanding agricul- has sped up the adoption of experienced the worst locust created the perfect breeding For example, in sub-Sa- cases state authorities have initiative that saw agricultural ture insurance could provide various measures associated infestation in decades, deci- ground for locusts to grow haran Africa agriculture ac- stepped in to help imple- insurance placed together a stable platform for post- with the African Continental mating yields and resulting in and spread, further highlight- counts for 14% of GDP and ment broad-based insurance with high-quality inputs and pandemic economic growth in Free Trade Area, among them $8.5bn in crop and livestock ing the secondary effects of export crops are an important schemes. sold to farmers as a package. many emerging markets. moves to establish more effi- losses in East Africa alone. extreme weather events. source of foreign exchange, For example, a public- Farmers receive insur- cient and agile regional supply This subsequently placed while the sector is the largest private scheme launched in ance payments via mobile Bolstering food security chains, while in Latin America pressure not only on small- Implementing agricul- employer across the continent the state of Gujarat in India money, not only increasing Many believe that in- a declaration was signed by scale farming businesses but ture insurance as a whole, meaning that any saw the government subsidise the speed of support but also creased insurance coverage 26 countries expressing their also local food supplies. Given that extreme weath- serious disruption to crops agricultural insurance among helping to facilitate financial could also play a key role in commitment to safeguarding The origins of the infesta- er patterns are set to grow in could have detrimental im- small and medium-sized inclusion for those without shoring up food security fol- the agriculture sector in the tion dated back to mid-2018, regularity, agricultural insur- pacts across large sections of farms. The increased security bank accounts. It is estimated lowing Covid-19. region. 10 Tuesday, June 15, 2021 Economy & Business Elon Musk tweets and Bitcoin jumps Rare earth metals at heart Agencies citing concerns over the en- ergy required by the servers Bitcoin rallied after Tesla’s that underpin the cryptocur- of China’s rivalry with the US billionaire chief executive rency. and founder Elon Musk said Electricity is a primary his electric car company will input of Bitcoin and other resume accepting the world’s cryptocurrencies. The coins In 2019, the United States imported 80 percent of its rare earth minerals from China biggest cryptocurrency once are mined by computers that Agencies its miners user clean energy. process complex algorithms Musk made the com- in halls that span the area of What if China were to cut off ments on Twitter in response several football pitches. In the United States and Europe to Magda Wierzycka, chief April, researchers at Cam- from access to rare minerals executive of South African bridge University estimated that are essential to electric financial services company that the electricity consump- vehicles, wind turbines and Sygnia, who said his tweets tion of the Bitcoin network is drones? on Bitcoin are tantamount almost 120 terawatt-hours At a time of frequent geo- to “market manipulation” per year, more than the ener- political friction among those and should have triggered an gy consumption of the UAE three powers, Washington investigation by the US Se- at 119.45 terawatt-hours, and Brussels want to avoid curities and Exchange Com- this scenario by investing in mission. the market for 17 minerals Bitcoin, the world’s larg- with unique properties that est cryptocurrency, jumped today are largely extracted more than 12.4 per cent at and refined inC hina. 8:44am UAE time on Mon- “The expected exponential day to trade at $39,319. Come ‘clean’ growth in demand for miner- Ethereum, the world’s sec- als that are linked to clean en- ond-largest cryptocurrency, Elon Musk, chief executive ergy is putting more pressure gained about 6.3 per cent to of Tesla, said his company on U.S. and Europe to take a $2,484. would resume accepting closer look at where the vul- “What we have seen with Bitcoins once its miners nerabilities are and the con- Bitcoin is price manipulation use clean energy. Sygnia crete steps these governments by one very powerful and in- chief executive accuses the can take,” said Jane Nakano, a fluential individual,” Wierzy- billionaire of manipulating senior fellow at the Washing- cka said in an interview with the digital asset’s prices ton-based Center for Strategic South Africa’s Money Show with his tweets and International Studies. radio programme. In 2019, the United States “This [Ms Wierzycka’s imported 80 percent of its comments] is inaccurate. and on course to overtake rare earth minerals from Chi- Tesla only sold ~10 per cent Pakistan. na, the U.S. Geological Survey of holdings to confirm BTC Wierzycka, the richest says. could be liquidated eas- woman in South Africa, said The European Union gets A photo taken in 2012 shows a rare earth refinery near Baotou, China, the country dominating the global mining and refining of the minerals. ily without moving market. Musk’s recent social media 98 percent of its supply from When there’s confirmation activity on the price of Bit- China, the European Commis- Last week the U.S. Senate up its market share, aided by a Chinese firm is a minority of reasonable (~50 per cent) coin should have made him sion said last year. passed a law aimed at improv- Beijing’s heavy government shareholder. clean energy usage by miners the subject of investigation Amid the transition to ing American competitiveness China dominance subsidies. Elsewhere, Australian with positive future trend, by the SEC if Bitcoin was a green energy in which rare that includes provisions to im- ● Amid the transition to MP Materials relaunched company Lynas has won sev- Tesla will resume allowing listed company. earth minerals are sure to play prove critical minerals supply green energy in which rare the mine in 2017 and aims to eral contracts in the United Bitcoin transactions,” Musk “The [Bitcoin] volatility a role, China’s market domi- chains, following a similar ex- make it a symbol of America’s States, including an ore refin- said on Twitter. we have seen is an unexpect- nance is enough to sound an ecutive order issued by Presi- earth minerals are sure to industrial rebirth, saying the ery in Texas for the military In May, public criticism ed function of what I would alarm in western capitals. dent Joe Biden in February. play a role, China’s market concentration of rare earths that was supported by the De- of the digital currency’s en- call market manipulation by Rare earth minerals with Washington aims to boost dominance is enough to at its site is one of the world’s fense Department. ergy needs by Mr Musk and Elon Musk,” Wierzycka said. names like neodymium, pra- production and processing of sound an alarm in western largest and highest-grade rare In Europe, Bernd Schafer, a Chinese regulatory crack- “If that happens to a listed seodymium and dysprosium rare earths and lithium, an- capitals. earth deposits, with soil con- CEO and Managing Director down caused the virtual company, he would be in- are crucial to the manufacture other key mineral component, centrations of seven percent of rare earth mineral consor- currency’s price to plum- vestigated and severely sanc- of magnets used in industries while “working with allies and ● Rare earth minerals with versus 0.1 to four percent else- tium Eit Raw Materials, said met more than 53 per cent tioned by [the] SEC.” of the future like wind turbines partners to increase sustain- names like neodymium, where. this month that an “action to $30,000 after reaching Musk knowingly and electric cars. And they are able global supply and reduce praseodymium and The company’s aim is to plan” will soon be presented an all-time high of $64,899 pumped up the price of Bit- already present in consumer reliance on geopolitical com- dysprosium are crucial to separate rare earth minerals to the European Commission in April. Musk has roiled coin by writing tweets in- goods such as smartphones, petitors,” Deputy Director of the manufacture of from each other via a chemi- on how to boost production. Bitcoin and other digital to- cluding those mentioning computer screens and tel- the National Economic Coun- magnets used in industries cal process, and then by 2025 Europe, however, faces kens with a string of social Tesla’s $1.5 billion purchase escopic lenses. cil Sameera Fazili said. of the future like wind manufacture the magnets that a more complicated path to media posts. Last month, the of the cryptocurrency and Others have more tradi- The best hope for boosting turbines and electric cars. industry uses -- as market- achieving this goal, said Da- tycoon reversed a decision then “sold a big part of his tional uses, like cerium for American production can be leading Chinese firms cur- vid Merriman, a specialist in to allow purchases of Tesla exposure at the peak”, she glass polishing and lantha- found at the Mountain Pass rently do. batteries and electric cars for electric vehicles with Bitcoin, added. num for car catalysts or opti- mine in California. players in the sector, the mine The project was supported London-based consultancy cal lenses. Once one of the major suffered as China rose and ate by the U.S. government, while Roskill. Microsoft bolsters video game line-up as Xbox turns 20 years

Agencies most passionate community,” battles and the games’ rich computers and Switch. Microsoft has been play- unit chief Phil Spencer said dur- graphics, Microsoft stressed “Hades”, which snagged ing on the strength of its Xbox Microsoft has unveiled a ing a streamed event on the sec- that all but a few would be avail- five honors this year at Brit- unit as it vies with Luna and batch of new titles for Xbox at ond day of a virtual Electronic able for play at its subscription ain’s prestigious BAFTA Games Stadia cloud gaming services the world’s premier video game Entertainment Expo (E3). Xbox Game Pass service. Awards, is a “dungeon crawler” run, respectively, by Amazon trade show, including award- Microsoft revealed a coming The company also highlight- that challenges players to fight and Google. In coming weeks, winning sensation “Hades” and take of beloved “Halo”, along ed titles that will be exclusive to their way through the under- cloud gaming with Xbox Game long-time hit “Halo”. with new creations such as Xbox, which competes with rival world. The line-up of new titles Pass Ultimate subscriptions will The Xbox maker showed science-fiction action title “Star- consoles Sony PlayStation and comes as Microsoft works on be possible through internet off 30 new games coming to its field” and a vampire-battling Nintendo Switch. software and a plug-in device browsers Chrome, Edge and Sa- console, which in November adventure called “Redfall” from Award-winning “Hades” to let people play Xbox video fari, according to Microsoft. will celebrate two decades on Bethesda Softworks. from San Francisco-based Su- games on internet-linked televi- Many are expected to tune the market. Microsoft recently-acquired pergiant is coming to Xbox as sions without need of consoles. in on the closing day of E3 “Our team strives to make Bethesda Softworks, the maker well as PlayStation, the inde- “As a company, Microsoft is on Tuesday for a Nintendo Xbox a place where you’ll find of hits including “Fallout” and pendent studio said Sunday. all-in on gaming,” chief execu- streamed event at which it may the greatest games, the most “Elder Scrolls.” “Hades” has so far only been tive Satya Nadella said in intro- reveal a new version of its cov- dedicated developers, and the As trailers depicted tense available for play on personal ducing the plan last week. eted Switch consoles. Gaming sensation ‘Hades’ is coming to Xbox

Comeback Vinyl record sales surge in US during COVID-19 pandemic

Agencies the rabbit hole and now it seems I cord Store Day, which is being held in business, said Michael Kurtz, can’t escape.” on June 12 and July 17, include co-founder of Record Store Day. Vinyl record sales surged during At 20, Emanuel is part of a everything from Black Sabbath to That’s up from about 1,000 stores the pandemic as music lovers fat- new generation drawn to the warm The Blind Boys of Alabama, and when the business bottomed out tened their collections, and audio sound, album art and retro vibe of the Buzzcocks to The Notorious as people shifted to digital music, cassettes began a comeback as vinyl records, joining with older B.I.G. he said. well, keeping business spinning at Americans who grew up with the Many of those are one-time Record albums and compact record stores. format to increase sales. exclusives available only on Record discs account together account for Easing restrictions on indoor Vinyl record sales soared in Store Day, making them rare and about $1.1 billion in annual sales, shopping and continued interest in 2020 during the pandemic year, collectible. a far cry from the $10 billion spent vinyl records provide stores — and growing 29% to $626 million and The story of its start begins in on streaming services like Spotify, shoppers — something to cheer on surpassing compact discs in sales Maine, where Chris Brown from according to RIAA. Saturday, the first of two Record revenue, according to the Record Bull Moose Music pitched the idea Nonetheless, new record stores Store Day dates. Although many Industry Association of America. in 2007, and was joined by Eric are opening up. stores were closed during the Audio cassettes, of all things, Levin from the Alliance of Inde- In California, Michael Miller early part of the pandemic, people are also seeing renewed inter- pendent Music Stores. and a friend who have a collection were listening to records at home est — though still something of a A year later, the first Record of 5,000 to 6,000 albums apiece and boosting online and curbside novelty when it comes to overall Store Day launched. decided to open a store in Febru- pickup sales of vinyl. sales — thanks to some help from Will Emanuel discusses his interest in vinyl records at his home. These days, retailing is far dif- ary during the pandemic in Twen- Will Emanuel, a University Hollywood and Netflix. ferent from the golden era when tynine Palms, not far from Joshua of Maine student stuck at home “Guardians of the Galaxy” mixtape with the Clash and other sic stores, those local music hubs teens rushed to their local store to Tree National Park, which has a outside Portland, bought about 50 featured a grooving mixtape with artists from the ‘80s. where people can thumb through flip through 45-rpm records. thriving art and music scene. to 55 albums during the pandemic. hits from the 1960s and 70s that That surge in interest in re- albums, CDs and cassettes, and Megastores like Virgin and “My wife says you want to open “I was absolutely itching to build a became a chart topper, while Netl- cords and cassettes bodes well for talk music. Tower Records are long gone, but a store right now, in the desert? I collection,” said Emanuel. “I fell in fix’s S“ tranger Things” featured a the annual celebration of indie mu- New releases, a hallmark of Re- about 1,400 record stores are still say sure, why not?” Miller said. Economy & Business Tuesday, June 15, 2021 11 Carlos Ghosn accomplices plead guilty to helping him escape Japan A father-son duo helped Ghosn flee from charges of financial impro- aboard a private jet to Turkey Ghosn, who led the Japanese questioned the former Nissan priety by under-reporting his despite knowing that the for- car maker Nissan for two dec- boss in Beirut on charges of house arrest in Tokyo in December 2019 remuneration by more than mer auto titan was prohibited ades, has repeatedly said he financial misconduct from his 9 billion yen ($83 million) from travelling abroad based would not be given a fair trial time in charge of the Renault- Agecies asked to do so by Ghosn’s wife during his time as the chair- on his bail conditions, Kyodo in Japan and has said he did Nissan alliance, his lawyers Carole, 54, Kyodo newswire man of Nissan and Mitsubi- reported. not escape justice but “es- said. They are looking into An American father and son reported, citing a person fa- shi. He has denied all charg- The former Nissan chief caped injustice and political allegations of financial impro- on Monday pleaded guilty in miliar with the matter. es, insisting he is the victim executive, who holds French, persecution” and described priety in France, including a a Tokyo court to charges they Taylor, 60, and his son of a coup staged by Nissan Lebanese and Brazilian citi- the Japanese judiciary pro- party thrown at the Palace of illegally helped former Nis- Peter, 28, appeared in a Japa- executives. zenship, then flew to Leba- cess as a “hostage justice” sys- Versailles, irregularities with san Motor chairman Carlos nese court for the first time af- The Taylors helped Ghosn, non, which does not have an tem. a Renault-Nissan distributor Ghosn flee Japan hidden in a ter the US extradited them in 67, flee from his residence in extradition treaty with Japan. In February, a Turkish in Oman and the activities of box and on a private jet. March. They are being held at Tokyo’s Minato Ward to a ho- Japanese officials have met court sentenced an official a Dutch subsidiary of the car Before appearing in the the same jail in Tokyo where tel in the capital and then to with their Lebanese coun- from a private airline and two firm. Tokyo District Court, Army Mr Ghosn was detained and Osaka on December 29, 2019, terparts and have sought Mr pilots to four years and two Apart from taking inter- Special Forces veteran Mi- face up to three years in pris- before making their way to Carlos Ghosn Ghosn’s detention through months in prison each for views, Ghosn, who is now in chael Taylor and his son Pe- on. Kansai International Airport, Interpol. their involvement in Ghosn’s Beirut, has started a website, ter admitted to helping Mr Ghosn, who was arrested according to the indictment. in a box, passed through air- Lebanese authorities have escape. published a book and is work- Ghosn escape after they were in November 2018, faces They then hid Mr Ghosn port security and flew him refused to extradite him. Mr Last month, French judges ing on a documentary.

GAC hosts webinar on enhancing Oil trades at 32-month high customs capabilities on improved demand outlook in free zones Benchmark crude QNA Doha The webinar discussed oil futures gain as a number of main countries speed up The General Authority of themes, most notably Customs (GAC), represent- assessing the current vaccination drives ed by the Customs Training Center, organized the first situation of free zones, to control Covid-19 regional webinar, as part and the tools and pandemic of the 2020-2021 regional means of the WCO on capacity building plan, en- customs work in free titled “Free Zones for North zones Agencies Africa and the Middle and Near East”. tegral part of global supply Oil hit a 32-month high in The three-day webinar chains, and their establish- early morning trading on Mon- was aimed at enhancing ment is expanding in all day as the pace of Covid-19 vac- customs capacity in the free countries of the world, as cination programmes picks up zones, via the use of World these free zones are consid- globally and countries reopen Customs Organization ered a strategic necessity to economies. (WCO) tools and stand- encourage investment and Brent, the international ards. It also discussed the achieve economic growth benchmark for more than half contribution of free zones at the national and regional of the world’s crude, rose by to national economies and levels. He pointed out the 0.83 per cent to $73.29 a barrel the proactive participation important role of customs at 7.35pm UAE time. West Tex- of customs in free zones to in this development via con- as Intermediate, the key gauge ensure greater competitive- trol, supervision, and facili- for US oil, was up 0.72 per cent ness, safety, and sustain- tation of procedures related at $71.42 a barrel. ability, which the countries to regulating the movement “Benchmark crude oil fu- of the region seek. of entry and exit of goods in tures opened buoyant in Asia The opening session the free zones. [on] Monday with carry-over was attended by Deputy The webinar discussed strength from the previous Secretary-General of WCO a number of main themes, week,” said Avtar Sandu, sen- Ricardo Chapa, 13 experts most notably assessing ior manager of commodities at from the WCO, and rep- the current situation of Singapore’s Phillip Futures. Brent, the international benchmark for more than half of the world’s crude, rose by 0.83 per cent to $73.29 a barrel on Monday morning. resentatives of customs free zones, the tools and Oil prices are finding sup- authorities and adminis- means of the WCO on cus- port “after the International 2.7 million bpd this year, led by year. The International Mon- for oil demand recovery, ac- Earlier this month, Opec trations of countries in the toms work in free zones, Energy Agency on Friday pre- the US as it continues to recov- etary Fund also raised its 2021 cording to Louise Dickson, an and its allies voted to stick with region. It also witnessed the exchanging national and dicted that global oil demand er from the pandemic, accord- global outlook in April to 6 per oil market analyst at Norway’s the current plan to bring back participation of the Qatar regional experiences on en- will recover to pre-pandemic ing to the Opec report. cent. Vaccination programmes Rystad Energy. 2 million bpd in output to the Free Zones Authority and hancing cooperation among levels by late 2022”, he said. Non-OECD oil demand is around the world are picking “If the inoculation of the market, despite the prospect the free zone authorities in customs authorities, and Demand for crude is ex- set to rise by 3.3 million bpd, up pace and more than 2.35 global population accelerates of a resumption of Iranian ex- the countries of the region. benefiting from the concept pected to grow by 5.4 million with China taking the lead. billion doses had been admin- further, that could mean an ports if sanctions are lifted. In his opening speech on of an approved economic barrels per day this year and Gross domestic product istered in 178 countries as of even faster return of the de- “As the [global] economy this occasion, GAC Chair- operator to facilitate the ex- a further 3.1 million bpd next growth rates in the second half Monday, according to data col- mand that is still missing to continues to recover, Opec man Ahmed bin Abdullah isting work in these zones. year, the agency said. of the year are forecast to sig- lected by Bloomberg. meet pre-Covid levels,” she and its allies will need to in- Al Jamal affirmed the im- It also discussed the Opec also left its outlook nificantly exceed first-half -fig Iraq’s oil minister Ihsan said. Heavy maintenance sea- crease supply to meet the surge portance of this workshop requirements for the use for global demand growth un- ures, said Mr Sandu. Abdul Jabbar expects crude to sons at different oilfields in in consumer demand,” said as it comes within a num- of information technology changed for the second con- “The ongoing fiscal stimu- trade in the range of $68 to $75 Canada and the North Sea are Naeem Aslam, chief market ber of pivotal workshops in the free zones, ensuring secutive month as movement lus in the US, amounting to al- a barrel in the second half of also helping to keep prices analyst at AvaTrade. regarding the plan to build the availability of security restrictions are eased. most $3 trillion, or more than this year. high. “Having said that, traders regional capacities for cus- and safety requirements, Demand is expected to 3 per cent of global GDP, is one Crude prices will remain in Rystad Energy said more should keep in mind that the toms cadres, pointing out customs audits, field ex- grow by 6 million bpd, with very important supporting fac- this range if Opec and its allies than 330,000 bpd of oil and ongoing nuclear deal negotia- that the topic of this work- aminations and customs total consumption expected to tor, as well as China’s effort to continue to cut production to condensate supply is expected tions between the US and Iran shop, which focuses on the control using the various hit 96.6 million bpd this year, push its economy forward.” support markets, Mr Jabbar to be taken offline at Canada’s are likely to take effect soon. role of customs institutions technologies applied in the Opec said in its monthly oil Earlier this month, the said on Saturday. oil sands this month due to Iran is in a strong position in supporting the work in free zones, determining the markets report last Thursday. OECD revised its global eco- The announcement by the maintenance works. to increase its oil supply in a free zones, is of great im- origin of goods produced The oil demand of Organi- nomic growth forecast for this Group of Seven high-income Demand for jet fuel is also relatively short period of time, portance, given that free in the free zones and other sation for Economic Co-oper- year to 5.75 per cent and for countries of plans to donate 1 set to increase as countries reo- which could result in a signifi- zones have become an in- topics. ation and Development coun- 2022 to 4.5 per cent after out- billion Covid-19 doses over the pen borders, according to a re- cant retracement of global oil tries is expected to increase by put shrunk by 3.5 per cent last next year is also a bullish signal port by Kuwait’s Kamco Invest. prices.” Lordstown Motors’ rough road continues; CEO and CFO are out

Agencies year through a merger with for big growth they’re expect- The company has hired an a special-purpose acquisi- ing in the future, for example. executive search firm to seek The top two executives at tion company. Going public In a traditional IPO, the com- out a new CEO and chief finan- Lordstown Motors have re- through a so-called SPAC is pany is limited to highlighting cial officer. signed as problems at the Ohio typically quicker than tradi- its past performance, which Also on Monday, the com- electric truck startup mount. tional initial public offerings may not be a great selling point pany responded to a scathing CEO Steve Burns and Chief that are usually handled by ma- for young startups that typi- March report from the short- Financial Officer Julio Rodri- jor financial institutions. cally fail to put up big profits or selling firmH indenburg Re- guez stepped down, the compa- In January an Endurance revenue. search, which questioned the ny said early Monday, sending pickup truck prototype caught Investors in Lordstown in- number of preorders the com- shares already down 40% this fire 10 minutes into its initial clude General Motors, which pany claimed to have received year tumbling more than 21%. test drive in Michigan. Then took a 5% stake. Spokesman for its marquee Endurance ve- The departures come less the company failed to pay Jim Cain said Monday that the hicle. than a week after Lordstown $570,000 in real estate taxes company’s investment is un- The report spawned four cautioned that it may not be due in early March. changed. potential class-action lawsuits in business a year from now as Company shares have been Lordstown named lead against Lordstown by investors it struggles to secure funding on a sharp, downward trajecto- independent director Angela who claim they were defrauded. to begin full production. In a ry since February and the stock Strand as executive chairwom- Lordstown said its inde- quarterly regulatory filing, the fell below the initial public of- an Monday and said that she pendent investigation found company said that the $587 fering price of around $10 on will oversee the organization’s that the vast majority of the million it had on hand as of Monday. transition until a permanent Hindenburg report was un- March 31 isn’t enough to begin That could get worse. CEO is found. Strand is the substantiated. However, it ac- commercial production of its Burns, the departing CEO, The electric Endurance pick-up truck at Lordstown Motors Corporation is shown, in Lordstown, Ohio. managing director of advisory knowledged that one potential full-sized electric pickup, called is the company’s largest share- firm Strand Strategy. buyer that made a large num- the Endurance, at a former holder with a 26.25% stake, ac- his shares, according to Adam shielded from when it went al process of an initial public Becky Roof, who has been ber of preorders doesn’t appear General Motors plant in Ohio cording to FactSet. Jonas of Morgan Stanley. public through a SPAC. offering. SPACs can also make an interim chief financial offic- to have adequate resources to near Youngstown. Investors that still remain That dynamic is playing SPACs can cut up to 75% off it easier to get prospective buy- er at Eastman Kodak, Hudson’s make those purchases. Other Yet Lordstown ran into may not want to stick around out as Lordstown’s operations the time it takes for a company ers on board. Companies going Bay and Saks Fifth Avenue, was preorders appear too vague or trouble not long after it became to find out what happens if and are coming under increasing to get its stock trading on an the SPAC route often feel more named interim CFO at Lords- weak to be relied on, the com- a publicly traded company last when Burns begins to unload scrutiny, which it was partially exchange, versus the tradition- license to highlight projections town. pany said Monday. QatarTribune Qatar_Tribune QatarTribuneChannel qatar_tribune Neymar trikes in Brazil’s Copa America opening win vs Venezuela page 14 TUESday, JUNE 15, 2021

Left: Scotland’s goal- keeper David Marshall runs in backwards as he misses the save after Czech Republic’s forward Patrik Schick scored a long range goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group D match between Scotland and Czech Republic at Hampden Park in Glasgow on Monday. On right: Czech Re- public’s Patrik Schick celebrates scoring. (AFP)

Czech too Schick as forward lights up Euros with wondrous 50-metre goal Scotland’s tournament return Bundesliga star Patrick Schick’s second goal in the 52nd minute came from just inside the falls flat with 0-2 loss in Glasgow Scotland half, as he sent a curling shot over DPA Scotland, inspired by cap- Scottish goalkeeper David Marshall from fully 50 Glasgow tain Andy Robertson of Liver- metres to seal victory. pool on the left, made a furi- Scotland’s Euro 2020 ous opening in front of 12,000 “I checked in the first half when this situation hopes were left hanging by a fans permitted into Hampden would come,” Schick said. “I knew he was staying thread on Monday after two Park amid the coronavirus very high and when the ball came I checked where brilliant goals by Patrik Schick pandemic. earned the Czech Republic a “Everyone in the coun- he was standing.” 2-0 win in Glasgow. try wanted to get off to a The Bayer Leverkusen for- good start,” Robertson told he was staying very high and ponent and we were ready for ward broke the deadlock with the BBC. “It’s a tough lesson when the ball came I checked their tactics.” a towering header in the 42nd for us that at the highest level, where he was standing.” Hendry’s error compound- minute and spotted Scottish at the best tournaments, you Scotland manager Steve ed a frustrating match given he keeper David Marshall off his have to take your chances.” Clarke defended his keeper, had struck the bar with the goal line to chip in from distance The Czechs weathered the pointing out Marshall’s po- vacant after a rare flap from seven minutes after the restart. storm and it was Marshall who sitioning was normal rather Vaclik just before Schick’s mo- It was a bitter blow for made the first save of the game than out of the ordinary. ment of inspiration. Scotland, who had struck the from Schick. “Rather than looking to Vaclik had also clawed bar through Jack Hendry mo- Robertson was denied by apportion blame, you’ve got out a potential own goal from ments earlier, but their first Czech keeper Tomas Vaclik to credit the goal-scorer,” Tomas Kalas’ mis-hit clear- tournament since 1998 threat- but Schick made no mistake he said. ance while the Scots enjoyed ens to be over before it really with his next chance when Marshall did prevent their best spell of the game af- gets going. Scotland failed to clear a cor- Schick claiming a hat-trick ter the Czechs tested Marshall Next up for Scotland is ner. Czech Republic’s forward Patrik Schick celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 with a late save but there was through Schick and Vladimir Friday’s Wembley trip to face Vladimir Coufal’s cross Group D match against Scotland at Hampden Park in Glasgow on Monday. (AFP) no doubting who had the bet- Darida. England, who opened Group was met by a perfect leap and ter of the exchanges. Scotland kept pushing but D with a 1-0 win over Croatia Schick glanced his header into hailed the “genius” of Schick came when Hendry’s shot was from fully 50 metres to seal “The first game is really Vaclik, playing for the injured on Sunday. the far corner. who scored an “out of this blocked to set up a counter- victory. important and we are so hap- Jiri Pavlenka, had made two The Czechs stay in Glasgow Czech coach Jaroslav Sil- world” strike. attack. From just inside the “I checked in the first half py we have won the game,” big saves on Lyndon Dykes to to next meet the World Cup havy said his team “got on top” The Bundesliga star’s sec- Scotland half, Schick sent a when this situation would said Schick. ensure there was no possible runners-up on the same day. after Scotland’s fast start and ond goal in the 52nd minute curling shot over Marshall come,” Schick said. “I knew “Scotland were a tough op- comeback.

Full capacity for Wimbledon finals; 40,000 for Wembley’s Euro final Tickets for FIFA Arab Cup qualifiers go on sale from today Tribune News Network DPA Wembley will play host to Doha London the largest UK crowd in more than 15 months, with roughly The tickets for the FIFA Arab The Wimbledon finals will be 40,000 fans in attendance for Cup™ qualifiers will go on sale contested in front of capacity each of the selected matches. from Tuesday (June 15). crowds and Wembley will be al- “We want to gather further Seven qualifying matches will lowed to host 40,000 fans for its evidence on how we can open be held in Qatar from 19-25 final four Euro 2020 fixtures. up all big events safely, and for June. The games will take The Government has con- good,” Culture Secretary Oliver place on consecutive nights firmed plans for up to 20 pilot Dowden said. at two venues: Khalifa Interna- events across sport and enter- “The expansion of trials of tional Stadium, which will host tainment, with Wimbledon and the NHS app and lateral-flow matches during the FIFA World football’s European Champion- testing will mean that bigger Cup Qatar 2022™, and Jassim ship the big winners. crowds will be able to attend a Bin Hamad Stadium. The final steps of the coro- limited number of major sport- Tickets priced QR20 will be The Khalifa International Stadium (left) and Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium will play host to the FIFA Arab Cup qualifiers from June 19 to 25. navirus recovery road map have ing and cultural events early this available to buy from the Qatar been delayed by four weeks, un- summer as part of our events re- Football Association website: 20 June (8 PM kick-off) – Oman Bin Hamad Stadium distancing. No food or beverages are on the Gold Line. til July 19, due to a rise in cases search programme.” tickets.qfa.qa. All spectators v Somalia – Jassim Bin Hamad 25 June (8 PM kick-off) will be permitted inside the sta- All the victorious teams will linked to the Delta variant of England’s group games at must be aged 12 and over. Stadium – Bahrain v Kuwait – Khalifa dium and fans will not be allowed qualify for the FIFA Arab Cup™ COVID-19. But Wimbledon’s Euro 2020 had already been Fans must either be fully 21 June (8 PM kick-off) International Stadium to congregate at any location in finals, which will take place in women’s final on July 10 and included on the Government’s vaccinated or have recovered – Jordan v South Sudan – Both stadiums have innova- the vicinity of the venue. Qatar later this year, during a men’s showpiece the following extended events research pro- from COVID-19 in the last nine Khalifa International Stadium tive cooling technology for the Fans are encouraged to use similar time slot as the FIFA day will be watched by a full gramme and will continue to months. Fans will be able to 22 June (8 PM kick-off) benefit of fans and players. public transport to attend the World Cup Qatar 2022™. Centre Court in SW19. be played in front of crowds of purchase a maximum of four – Mauritania v Yemen – Jassim In line with Ministry of Public games. Both stadiums are The leading nine nations, as The grass court Grand Slam 22,500 - 25 per cent of capacity tickets each. Bin Hamad Stadium Health guidelines, a maximum within walking distance of a per the FIFA rankings, have begins June 28. at the national stadium. Following is the full match 23 June (8 PM kick-off) 30% capacity will be permitted metro station. Khalifa Interna- qualified for the tournament The Euro 2020 last-16 For those events which are schedule of the tournament: – Lebanon v Djibouti – Khalifa for each match. tional Stadium is close to Sport automatically: Qatar (hosts), match at Wembley on June 29, not part of trials, the rules will 19 June (8 PM kick-off) International Stadium Fans will be required to wear City Station, while Jassim Bin Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, and semi-finals and final in July remain as they have since May – Libya v Sudan – Khalifa 24 June (8 PM kick-off) a mask, show their EHTERAZ Hamad Stadium is served by Al Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Unit- will also be staged in front of a 17, and stay in place until July 19 International Stadium – Palestine v Comoros – Jassim tracing app and adhere to social Sudan Station. Both stations ed Arab Emirates and Syria. 50 per cent capacity crowd. at the earliest. Sports Tuesday, June 15, 2021 13

Lewandowski’s Poland lose 2-1 to Slovakia after own goal, sending off DPA “We didn’t start the way Maciej Rybus was fed with St Petersburg we wanted to. The result is not with space in the area and he satisfactory. (But) we still have played the ball back into the An own goal and a sending off two more games,” Linetty told centre to Linetty whose shot were too much for Poland as Polish television TVP. rolled into the far right corner the team of World Footballer Slovakia’s Ondrej Duda even though the Torino player Robert Lewandowski slumped said: “We managed to elimi- didn’t hit the ball properly. to a 2-1 defeat against Slovakia nate Lewandowski ... Poland enjoyed their best in their Euro 2020 opener on I am satisfied with the re- spell but that ended when Kry- Monday. sult. We played our game and chowiak got his marching or- Slovakia led in the 18th not Poland’s game.” Duda had ders in the 62nd after stepping minute in St Petersburg from an early shot wide left and Slo- on Jakub Hromada. Robert Mak’s shot which went vakia soon took the lead. Slovakia needed just seven in off the post and goalkeeper Mak beat two defend- minutes to restore the lead Wojciech Szczesny. ers with a classy move on the against their shocked oppo- Karol Linetty levelled sec- left wing, ran into the pen- nents when Skriniar from Se- onds after the restart but Man alty area, his effort towards rie A champions Inter Milan of the Match Milan Skriniar the near corner was deflected drilled the ball into the bottom volleyed Slovakia’s winner in against the post, and went in left corner off a corner kick. the 68th minute of the Group off the shoulder of Juventus Poland came close in stop- E encounter after Grzegorz keeper Szczesny who should page-time from Jan Bednarek Krychowiak was dismissed for have saved the shot in the first and Karol Swiderski but now a second bookable offence. place. face an uphill battle if they Led by former Napoli star Parma’s Juraj Kucka want to reach the quarter-fi- Marek Hamsik, Slovakia were aimed just inches high from nals as in 2016, with their next more efficient and dangerous long range on Slovakia’s next match on Saturday against than the Poles who only made chance. contenders Spain in Seville. a real impression early in the Lewandowski miscued Slovakia, who made the second half. shortly before the break but last 16 on their debut four Lewandowski was without Poland were level less than 30 years ago, stay in St Petersburg a serious chance up front and seconds into the second half for a Friday date with Sweden remained on a mere two goals Poland’s goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny scores an own goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group E match against Slovakia at the Saint from their first serious attack- in which they could take a big at major championships. Petersburg Stadium in Saint Petersburg on Monday. (AFP) ing move. step towards the knock-outs. Spain vs Sweden clash ends in A goalless draw Coach Loew doesn’t rule Goretzka out of opener against France

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Germany coach Joachim Loew hasn’t ruled midfielder Leon Goretzka out of their Euro 2020 opener against world champions France on Tuesday in Munich. “We agreed we would talk after the final training session and make a decision,” Loew told a news conference on Monday. Loew said Goretzka took part in the training session on Sunday and made “a very good impression,” not show- ing any effects of a recent thigh injury which kept him Players vie for the header during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group E match between Spain and Sweden at La Cartuja Stadium in Sevilla on Monday. (AFP) out of the pre-tournament friendlies. “According to our medi- Germany’s midfielder Leon Goretzka (C) takes part in Germany’s train- cal department, there is no ing session at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Monday, on the eve of risk,” Loew said, but added: their UEFA EURO 2020 Group F match against France. (AFP) Ronaldo not concerned about records, “He had a very long pause,” meaning Goretzka is not con- coaches can list 23 of the 26 Neuer is also optimistic sidered a candidate to start. players available for the tour- with the start of the competi- rather wants to win Euros again Another decision yet to be nament for each game. Loew tion and said the team is very made is which role defender believes this was a “wrong de- motivated. DPA Today’s Matches Joshua Kimmich will take. cision,” because every player “Every player is ready to Budapest Most recently, he played as a deserves to be at least on the start what we hope will be a right back instead of taking a bench. successful tournament,” the Portugal superstar Cris- role in the midfield. After a disappointing per- goalkeeper said. tiano Ronaldo is set to break “We will see in which po- formance in the 2018 World Neuer was Loew first choice scoring and appearance re- sition he will play. He can be Cup, when Germany left the at the 2018 World Cup despite cords at the Euros but he’s compared to [former Ger- competition in the group spending almost the whole sea- not really concerned about his many international] Philipp stage, Loew will lead the team son on the sidelines due to inju- personal fate. Lahm, completely without for the last time. He will leave ry. At the Euros, he celebrated “It’s not what makes me problems in different posi- after the Euros, when former the fact he had a fit year. more enthusiastic,” he told a tions, same performance, Bayern Munich coach Hansi “I’m here with a good feel- news conference on the eve same quality,” Loew said. Flick will take over. ing. For me it’s personally of the defending champions’ Hungary vs Portugal (7pm) Asked about who will be Loew recognized the “past way better, I can contribute tournament opener Tuesday France vs Germany (10pm) the second goalkeeper in case years were not easy, but we’ve better,” he said. against Hungary. captain Manuel Neuer is out had improvements, you can Against France, Neuer “A better record would be of action, Loew said this will see it day by day. believes his side doesn’t have to win the Euros twice in a nine with former French great be decided game by game but “We prepared well in the to hide because “we want to row,” he said in reference to a Michel Platini. confirmed BerndL eno will be last few days. The team spirit win.” feat only achieved by Spain to The Portugal squad also the back-up against France. is great, everyone is very hun- “It’s not that we see our- date, in 2008 and 2012. includes Diogo Dalot who was According to UEFA rules, gry,” he said. selves as underdogs,” he said. “The team is prepared, on holiday in Dubai when he what I really want is to start was phoned up and told he well. Winning the first game would replace Joao Cancelo is crucial, Hungary are a good who had tested positive for the team with the fans on their coronavirus. France coach Deschamps praises Germany side - but the most important “I was just about to go to thing is having people in the a restaurant,” the 22-year-old DPA Deschamps said that Ger- But they have great players, stadium. We want to enjoy this who spent last term on loan Berlin many has “one of the best they are a great football na- competition,” he said. at AC Milan from Manchester goalkeepers in the world” in tion, they are very motivated The Portugal captain is to United said in a video issued World champions France Manuel Neuer and “a lot of in- - and they are playing at home. become the first player to fea- by the Portuguese Football are looking forward to their dividual quality” in attack. “That’s why we expect a very ture at five Euros, having de- Federation. Euro 2020 opener against Even though the coach be- difficult game,” Lloris said. buted at home in 2004 and also Portugal’s forward Cristiano Ronaldo (top) jumps on the back of Portugal’s Dalot had only just gone Germany in Munich on Tues- lieves that no decision will be The goalkeeper also featured 2008, 2012 and 2016. defender Pepe during their training session in Puskas Arena in Budapest on holiday, having lost the un- day and have a lot of respect made on Tuesday as to who praised “everyone who provid- If he plays all three group on Monday, the eve of their Group F match against Hungary. (AFP) der-21 Euro final to Germany for their opponents. will advance to the knock-out ed direct help on the pitch,” to games, the others on June 19 on June 6. “It’s going to be a huge stages, France captain Hugo Denmark’s Christian Eriksen, against Germany and June goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon And one goal would make It was a “weird” situation game. For Germany and also Lloris thinks “it’s a key game who collapsed during their 23 against world champions who played 58 games at the the striker the most success- but a “very special moment”, for us,” coach Didier Des- right away.” Euro 2020 opener against France, he would move one continental event, including ful scorer of all time at the fi- he said as he arrived at the champs told a news confer- “Germany are currently Finland on Saturday and had game ahead of former Italy qualifiers. nals as he is currently tied on Portuguese base in Budapest. ence on Monday. in a moment of rebuilding. to resuscitated on the pitch. 14 Tuesday, June 15, 2021 Sports QFA President receives Palestinian delegation CDES study shows PSG plays a driving role in France and Ile-de-France region

en years after the club ligue, their revenue from tick- was bought by Qatar et sales is 6.7 times higher, on Sport Investment, average, when they play host Paris Saint-Germain to Paris Saint-Germain. isT unveiling the results of an In parallel, Paris Saint- impact study carried out by Germain makes a huge con- the Centre of Sport Law and tribution to French public Economy (Centre de Droit finance: €1.9B in social and et d’Economie du Sport or tax contributions (corporate CDES) in Limoges. This study taxes, local taxes, employer shows the club’s major eco- social contributions, income nomic and social contribution taxes, etc.) has been paid by to the Île-de-France region the club and its players to the and France as a whole. French government and re- The fruit of many months’ Paris Saint-Germain club President Nasser Al Khelaifi. gional authorities for the last work, this independent study ten years, with a significant in- was entrusted by Paris Saint- crease during the 2019-2020 Germain to the CDES, a ref- In the space of 10 years, Paris Saint-Germain season (€269.3B). erence in sport economy that What is more, Paris Saint- is associated with the Univer- has become one of the world’s major sports franchises Germain has an unparal- sity of Limoges. The study’s and has even been the world’s fastest-growing sports leled strike force for promot- aim was to assess the impact franchise for the last three years. The CDES highlights ing France and its expertise that the club’s historic devel- the fact that Paris Saint- Germain is now an economic worldwide. Its media impact opment has had on the local – more than 2.1 million media economy and society: fans, powerhouse in the Paris region and is the driving force reviews over the 2019-2020 collaborators, partners and lo- for French football and handball. season – and its presence on cal and national communities. the online social scene – more HE Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, President of the Qatar Football Association (QFA) re- Nasser Al Khelaifi, Presi- Nasser Al Khelaifi, President and CEO of Paris Saint-Germain than 100M followers on so- ceived in his office the Palestinian delegation on Monday. During the meeting they discussed issues dent and CEO of Paris Saint- cial media – allow it to reach of common interest and ways to enhance them between the two sides. Germain, said: “In the space of that Paris Saint-Germain is an of one of Paris Saint-Germain’s several billion internet users 10 years, Paris Saint-Germain increasingly important source entities), to which we might every year. has become one of the world’s of economic benefits in the add the 1,480 indirect and in- Paris Saint-Germain, ever major sports franchises and Île-de-France region. Accord- duced jobs generated due to more charity work in France has even been the world’s fast- ing to the calculations done by the mobilisation of a network and worldwide In its final est-growing sports franchise the CDES’ economists, the club of more than 800 companies section, the study addresses for the last three years. generated more than 182.2 that work with the club. the club’s social commitment Neymar on target in “The CDES highlights the million euros for the region’s Paris Saint-Germain’s through the actions of its as- fact that Paris Saint- Germain economy over the course of the stake in the Île-de-France’s sociation, Foundation and En- is now an economic power- 2018-2019 season*. economy is also highlighted dowment Fund. house in the Paris region and This can be broken down by the massive investment Christophe Lepetit ex- is the driving force for French into €145.8M in primary eco- made over the last ten years plained: “Since Nasser Al Brazil’s Copa America football and handball. With nomic benefits, i.e. directly (€102.2M in 10 years) to de- Khelaifi became President of the investments already made produced by the club through velop its sports facilities locat- the club, Paris Saint-Germain and the projects that we are the organisation of sporting ed in the Île-de-France (Parc has stepped up its social ac- putting in place for the future, events, and €36.4M in sec- des Princes, Ooredoo Training tions in France and worldwide. Paris Saint-Germain is assert- ondary benefits, which corre- Center), as well as its head- This evolution is expressed by opening win ing its status as a major stake- spond to indirect and induced quarter-based activity (mer- a significant increase in the holder in the economy of sport spending stimulated by the chandising, communication, human and financial resources DPA in France, for the long term.” injection of €145.8M into the sponsorship, IT, etc.). These dedicated to this work [168% Brasilia The author of the study, local economy. This money structural investments have increase between 2011-2012 Christophe Lepetit, added: benefits the local stakehold- enabled the club’s develop- and 2018-2019, representing Neymar was on target as “This economic development ers, sub-contractors, sup- ment while injecting revenue €1.7M].” In ten years, the an- Brazil opened their Copa has been unprecedented for pliers, businesses and club into the local economy. nual expenditure dedicated to America defence with a 3-0 Paris Saint-Germain, a club employees (not including the Paris Saint-Germain, an developing civic and solidarity win over Venezuela at Estadio which has become vital for professional players). economic driving force for actions has been quadrupled Nacional on Sunday. its city, its region and the Christophe Lepetit ana- French football and handball (€2.4M in the 2018-2019 sea- Hosting the tournament whole country. Bolstered by lysed: “These additional The CDES study also revealed son). Every year, more than after it had been moved from a consistent strategy, Paris sources of income for Île-de- that Paris Saint-Germain’s 14,000 people benefit from Colombia and Argentina amid Saint-Germain has devel- France are largely explained positive impact reaches be- the programmes run by the political unrest in the former oped its organisation, ambi- by the club’s drawing power yond the Île-de- France re- Paris Saint-Germain Founda- and a spike in COVID-19 cases tions and economic model to and influence on the interna- gion. Paris Saint-Germain is a tion and Endowment Fund, and deaths in the latter, Brazil become one of the European tional stage. Paris Saint-Ger- driving force for French foot- such as the Red & Blue Schools were never troubled by a Ven- clubs with the highest turno- main’s matches in the Parc des ball and handball, and, thanks and the “Allez les Filles” pro- ezuela side that had reported ver [€540.6M in 2019-2020] Princes have become a must- to its reputation, helps galva- gramme. 12 positive coronavirus tests and highest growth [an aver- see event for a great many for- nise the football and handball The study pays particular amongst their ranks earlier Brazil’s Neymar (2nd R) celebrates with teammates (L to R) Gabriel age 21.3% annual increase in eign visitors.” championships. attention to the forthcoming this week. Jesus, Richarlison and Everton Ribeiro after scoring against Venezuela turnover since 2011].” During the 2018- 2019 Christophe Lepetit ex- opening of the Performance Marquinhos got them on during the Conmebol Copa America 2021 group match at the Mane Paris Saint-Germain’s out- season, 100,000 foreign fans plained: “Every time Paris Centre in Poissy, in the heart their way midway through the Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia on Sunday. (AFP) standing performance is regu- attended matches – more than Saint-Germain play away, of the Île-de-France region. first half with his third interna- larly highlighted in the foot- 3,700 at each fixture – which the L1 Uber Eats and Lidl Scheduled to open in 2023, tional goal before Paris Saint- Richarlison and Eder Militao vantage before the interval. ball world’s annual economic helped boost the local econ- Starligue clubs experience this project is at the cutting Germain team-mate Neymar heading wide from a teasing Neymar was unable to steer rankings: No.7 in the Euro- omy, with an average spend record-breaking attendance edge of modernity and envi- doubled their advantage from Renan Lodi cross. home a Gabriel Jesus cross at pean Football Money League of 511 euros. More generally, and revenue. In this way, the ronment excellence, and em- the penalty spot in the 64th They were rewarded for the start of the second period, (Deloitte, 2021), No.7 in the spectators attending a match club also contributes to boost- bodies Paris Saint-Germain’s minute. their bright start in the 23rd but he stroked home from the list of the World’s Strong- in the Parc des Princes spend ing the economic impact of its forward-thinking approach. Brazil – who finished with minute when Marquinhos spot shortly after the hour mark est Football Brands (Brand an average of 393 euros, 45% opponents in their respective Representing a €350M in- 18 shots to Venezuela’s three – flicked home from close range after Danilo had been clipped Finance, 2020), No.9 in the of which is on catering services regions by attracting more vestment, it will create 1,000 added a third late on when sub- after Neymar’s corner had fall- in the area by Yohan Cumana. list of the World’s Most Valu- and 25% on accommodation. spectators from other regions jobs in the construction phase stitute Gabriel Barbosa turned en kindly to him. Late on Neymar turned able Soccer Teams and, above Paris Saint-Germain’s ma- to these gala matches.” As an and should generate 200 per- home a Neymar cross from Richarlison saw an effort provider for Brazil’s third in the all, the sports franchise that jor contribution to the local example, a visit by Paris Saint- manent jobs on site in the fu- close range. ruled out for offside soon after, 89th minute, rounding Grat- has experienced the most sig- economy is measured by the Germain enables the L1 clubs ture. This structuring project Brazil started on the front while Neymar dragged wide erol and crossing for Barbosa nificant growth in the last five creation of jobs in the local to increase their fill rate by 23 will strengthen the founda- foot and twice went close early from a promising position as to chest home from almost on years (Forbes, 2021). area. During the 2018-2019 points compared with the sea- tions of the club’s future de- on, Joel Graterol keeping out Brazil failed to extend their ad- the line. Paris Saint-Germain, a season, the club helped main- son average, with an average velopment and will enable it catalyst for the economy in tain 2,150 full-time equivalent ticket price (excluding season to become one of the world’s the Paris region The first les- (FTE) jobs, including 670 di- tickets) that is 69% higher. As greatest sports franchises for son drawn from the study is rect jobs (people on the payroll for the clubs in the Lidl Star- the long term. Cardona stunner gives La Tricolor revenge

DPA Cuiaba Hungary relish chance of tough challenge Colombia exacted revenge DPA after opening their 2021 Copa Budapest America campaign with a 1-0 win over Ecuador on Sunday. There is scarcely a harder Ecuador had remarkably challenge possible at a ma- routed Colombia 6-1 in CON- jor tournament than meeting CACAF World Cup qualifying World Cup holders, defend- in November but there was no ing European champions and repeat of that result in Cuiaba. rounding things off away to In a move straight from Germany in Munich. the training pitch, Edwin But Hungary are deter- Cardona capped a stunning mined to make the most of set-piece move with a 42nd- their chance in Euro 2020 minute volley - awarded after Colombia’s Edwin Cardona shoots to score against Ecuador during the Group F when they meet Por- initially being ruled offside - to Conmebol Copa America 2021 group match at the Pantanal Arena in tugal in Budapest on Tuesday. give Colombia the perfect start Cuiaba, Brazil, on Sunday. (AFP) “We have to concentrate in Group B after defending on our defence and be coura- champions and hosts Brazil thwart the former West Ham was overturned and Colombia geous in possession,” said cap- eased past Venezuela in the and Everton forward in the were awarded the goal after tain Adam Szalai on Monday. curtain-raiser. sixth minute. a VAR review - Miguel Borja Hungary coach Marco Rossi It was an uninspiring first Just as the half was petering was found to be in an onside said of taking on Cristiano Ron- half at Arena Pantanal, where out, Reinaldo Rueda’s Colom- position when he headed the aldo, Joao Felix and Bernardo both teams struggled to create bia struck prior to the interval, ball down to Cardona. Silva - among others - that “we anything in the final third of thanks to help from VAR. Colombia goalkeeper Os- have to go into it as if it was the the pitch. Some lovely one-touch pina made his first real signifi- last game of our careers.” Ecuador did not record a passing following a set-piece cant save of the match eight Hungary have not won Hungary players train at Puskas Arena in Budapest on Monday ahead of their match against Portugal. (AFP) shot on target in the opening released Cardona, who vol- minutes into the second half, against Portugal in 13 attempts, half, though David Ospina leyed into the net, but the flag turning the ball away for a cor- including a sensational 3-3 backed by 61,000 fans in the during the tournament amid in supplying energy against was forced to get down low to was quickly raised for offside. ner as Ecuador finally record- draw at the Euros five years Puskas Arena, the only stadium the coronavirus pandemic. one of the most talented the feet of Enner Valencia to However, the decision ed a shot on target. ago in Lyon. They will now be currently scheduled to be full Fan-backing will be crucial squads at the Euros. Sports Tuesday, June 15, 2021 15 We are gearing up for the many challenges in new QNB Stars League season: Abbassi

hmed Khellil Abbassi, 2- There is a defect in the meeting, which have been value for them is commensurate Executive Director of process of selecting appropri- working on since the beginning with their technical levels and ACompetitions and Foot- ate foreign players and coaches of last season. Thankfully, the actual value. ball Development, Qatar Stars to succeed in our league, as it assessment was completed and - Establishing a working mecha- League (QSL) spoke on the was noted that the contracting recommendations have been nism to expand the base of 2020-21 season, preparations process is carried out with an submitted for the final approval. professionalism by getting for the new season (2021-22) unrealistic financial value and a Second Division clubs to Qatar and the QNB Stars League. doubling of the actual value ac- What’re the main points of this Stars League, with the aim of cording to the market value of strategy? developing them professionally Excerpts the player or coach, as well as At the outset, it must be em- and technically, to raise the level What’s your assessment of the absence of a clear profes- phasized that our main goal is of Second Division championship the last season (2020-21)? sional technical strategy and to enhance the technical and by engaging them with first-class Overall, I think last season mechanism to discover the ap- professional levels of Qatar clubs until the completion of the went off fairly well despite the propriate players and coaches football, the domestic champi- legal, administrative and organiza- challenges we faced, the most for our tournaments. onships and league champion- tional procedures that we’re cur- important of which was dealing For example: In the last three ship, and to increase the level rently working on with all parties. with the coronavirus (COVID-19) seasons, 150 foreign profes- of competitiveness between the - Developing the Club Participa- pandemic. sional players and 35 coaches teams. For this purpose, this tion Agreement in QSL tourna- There were also a number of were engaged, which is a very strategy has been developed, ments in line with the profes- matters, including: large number. the most prominent of it being: sional development plan that 1- The lack of a technical bal- - Studying the right number we’re currently working on, which ance between the clubs, as How about the next season Ahmed Khellil Abbassi, Executive Director of Competitions & Football Development, Qatar Stars League (QSL). of clubs participating in the mainly aims to raise the level of there is a clear gap that ap- (2021-22)? league championship with the competition, and provide enjoy- peared during the competitions. The next season will start in camps, provided that precau- for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. velop the league championship? aim of raising the competitive able and high-quality football. For example: September, 2021, and there tionary measures and restric- Yes, as we were entrusted with level and providing high-quality We would like to thank every- A- The difference in goals will be many interruptions due tions forced by the coronavirus How about the stadiums assessing the current situation football, as a recommendation one who enabled us to finish scored during the matches: to the national team’s overseas (COVID-19) pandemic are next season? and developing a strategy for was made for the appropriate off last season in a proper (8.57 goals for the first-placed commitments, and the calendar followed. Regarding the stadiums used the league championship, with number to achieve this. manner, as well as to everyone team compared to only one goal for the next season will be an- As for the end of the league and for the next season, we’re the aim of enhancing the level - Establishing a mechanism who worked in developing the scored by the last team). nounced soon after the teams’ Amir Cup for the next season currently working with various of competition between the and system for identifying and strategic plan in the process of B- The gap in the number of engagements are completed. (2021-22), it will be in the begin- authorities concerned to deter- competing teams and provid- selecting outstanding players developing our championships, points: (the first-placed team In general, club training will ning of April, 2022, and after that mine them, as it may be noted ing entertaining high-quality and coaches, evaluating their led by QFA, club companies, achieved six times the points start on July 1, 2021, in line date, the national team players that we’ll face a great challenge football, as mentioned by Qatar performance in a scientific and coaches, players… We’re also obtained by the last team). with the preparations for the will be released from all local or in that because of hosting the Football Association (QFA) thoughtful manner, as well as keen on continuing our work C- 22% of the matches ended new season and, here, it may foreign commitments with their FIFA Arab Cup. President HE Sheikh Hamad developing a new mechanism collectively aligning with our with a difference of more than be noted that clubs have the clubs in order to make them bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani for the contracts of coaches continuous endeavour to de- two goals. right to organise overseas focus fully on the special project Is there a specific strategy to de- during its General Assembly and players so that the financial velop Qatar football. (QFA)

Al Duhail, Al Arabi top groups Continuing with women’s sport expansion beIN SPORTS in deal to broadcast the W Series in 25 markets for 2021 season

Tribune News Network beIN SPORTS will be showcas- Doha ing female talent in the UEFA Champions League, the Tokyo beIN MEDIA GROUP Olympics and Wimbledon, (“beIN”), the global sports amongst other major events. and entertainment group, has This year, W Series will secured the exclusive broad- feature a diverse roster of 18 Al Duhail SC (above in action) scored a 40-18 win over Yemen’s cast rights to the first and only female drivers from around Qatten in the second round of the 23rd Asian Men’s Handball Club women’s motor racing champi- the world, including the inau- League Championship on Monday to Group B with 4 points. Qatar’s onship in the world – W Series, gural 2019 W Series champion Al Arabi club have also topped Group A after the second round of in 24 countries in the Middle Jamie Chadwick, all compet- matches in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. East & North Africa (MENA) ing in identical spec Tatuus and in the United States. F3 cars. With a unique for- W Series will form a key mat and inspiring drivers, the part of beIN’s women’s sports championship promises to be portfolio and its wider beIN- a thrilling adventure for mot- Farah to make final SPIRED project, which pro- orsport fans in the US and the vides a global platform to MENA region. bid for Olympic spot at events and talent that have not Mohammad Al Subaie, historically been given the ex- Acting CEO of beIN MENA posure they deserve. said: “We are delighted to ex- British championships Last week, beIN SPORTS clusively broadcast W Series to also announced it had acquired our subscribers in the United DPA “Yeah, I believe so. It will for the first time the UEFA States and the Middle East London take courage and balls to be able Women’s Champions League and North Africa. W Series is to go out there and mix it with rights in the 24 countries of beIN SPORTS will exclusively broadcast the first and only women’s motor racing championship in the world committed to promoting gen- Mo Farah will make a last- the guys,” he said, after a first MENA – from Morocco in the – W Series, in 24 countries in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) and in the United States. der equality in motorsport gasp attempt to qualify for the 10,000m defeat in a decade. West to Oman in the East and and empowering the next Olympics at the British Athlet- “At the same time, if it is every country in between – in generation of female drivers. ics Championships. in a situation like now, then a highly significant and sizable By broadcasting the series, we The four-time Olympic there’s no choice but I be- international deal for UEFA and look forward to shining a spot- champion is yet to hit the qual- lieve if I get my head down in women’s European football. light on the inspiring women ifying standard for the 10,000 the next three or four weeks, W Series this year will take in motorsport and wider so- metres after a failed attempt knuckle down, get this little place from 26 June to 30 Oc- ciety, aligning with our am- earlier this month. (ankle) niggle out the way and tober with the first of eight bition underpinning our Trying to qualify for the then hopefully we should be races set to take place in Aus- beINSPIRED corporate com- 5,000m instead now looks to alright.” tria. Since launching in 2019, mitment.” Catherine Bond be on the back burner. Farah has now recovered W Series has established itself Muir, Chief Executive Officer He needs to beat 27 min- from his ankle problem and as a pioneer of gender equal- The deal covers MENA and at W Series added: “W Series’ utes 28 seconds to stand the Manchester race - with the ity in sport. The free-to-enter the United States with mission will always be to fur- a chance of defending his championships doubling up as championship provides equal W Series forming key part ther the interests and pros- 10,000m title from 2012 Olympic trials - will be his last opportunity for women and pects of female racing drivers, and 2016 and will race at the chance to reach Tokyo with eliminates the financial bar- of beIN’s beINSPIRED and to inspire girls and women Championships in Manchester the deadline on June 27. riers that have historically women’s sports portfolio everywhere. on Friday, June 25. The University of Birming- prevented them from reach- Racing in partnership with Farah clocked 27:50.64 at ham event was the official ing the upper echelons of the Formula 1 in 2021, coupled the British 10,000m Cham- Olympic 10,000m trial for motorsport. with the support of our glob- pionships at the University British athletes and Farah fin- beIN’s acquisition of the al network of broadcasters, of Birmingham on June 5 ished as the second Brit home 2021 W Series is the latest ma- will significantlyincrease our to come eighth in his first behind Marc Scott. jor addition to beIN’s “beIN- reach, impact and influence 10,000m race since quitting It means the 38-year-old SPIRED” broadcast portfolio by placing W Series on mo- the track to focus on the mara- will be selected for Tokyo if he and corporate commitment, tor racing’s greatest stage and thon in 2017 but still felt he runs inside the qualifying time in which beIN showcases in- taking us to new audiences could defend his Olympic title. in Manchester. spiring and under-represented and territories. Our drivers on-air talent, while broadcast- ness partnerships, events and at telling the most diverse and has to offer. Over the coming are ready and raring to put on ing sports, developing busi- creative campaigns all aimed inspiring stories that sport months in different markets, a fantastic show.”

WTC final winner to take home $1.6 mn and Test Championship Mace ANI pionship Mace, the Internation- first official world champions in 200,000 while the remain- split the prize money for the first Dubai al Cricket Council announced the longest format of the game. ing four teams will get USD and second places and share on Monday. The prize money for the 100,000 each. possession of the Mace during The winners of the much- The losing team will get USD team finishing third in the ICC The Test Mace, previously the time they remain cham- awaited ICC World Test Cham- 800,000 for finishing second World Test Championship given to teams topping the ICC pions. The Mace, designed by pionship (WTC) final between in the nine-team competition, Standings is $450,000. The Men’s Test Team Rankings will English luxury brand Thomas India and New Zealand will take which was played over a near team fourth on the table will now be given to the WTC win- Lyte, is based around the global home a purse of USD 1.6 million two-year cycle, adding context be awarded USD 350,000, the ners. In case the final ends in a nature of Test cricket and the Four-time British Olympic champion Mo Farah. along with the ICC Test Cham- to Test cricket and to crown the one that finishes fifth gets USD draw or a tie, the finalists will competing nations. 16 Tuesday, June 15, 2021 The Last Word Doha College’s Al Wajba campus celebrates graduation of Class of 2021 Tribune News Network 2021. They’ve had a very dif- Doha ficult 6th Form with AS and A Levels cancelled, they were The first graduates from in and out of lessons because Doha College’s Al Wajba cam- of COVID-19 measures, they pus have waved goodbye to adapted to blended learning their classmates and teachers and remote learning. one last time. “During this very diffi- The COVID-19 pandemic cult time, Doha College did dictated that they spend far as well as it always has done less time than expected on the Rohan Gouda Ethan McCurdy and our 6th Form excelled in campus they had so eagerly it; they were role models like anticipated for a good portion we have seen no others. They of their secondary education. really have every reason to be To extend the students’ very proud of what they have presence for longer than their achieved for themselves and physical presence on the cam- for the school. We could not pus, Doha College unveiled a have settled on our new cam- ‘Graduates’ Wall’ made of their pus as well as we have, had photos, which will stay on the our graduates not set the tone Secondary Library frontage as fervently and with as much until their younger peers reach zest as they did during these the same milestone next year. Rhea Chawla Leena Mohamed exceptional times. They will Doha College staff and forever be remembered for the teaching methods swiftly offers from many reputable ematics, geoscience, psycholo- Qatar is often said to be a was the first and only school for their next chapter. impact they’ve had on our first adapted to prepare students universities from the UK and gy, drama, law, sports rehabil- transient place, but many stu- they ever attended. Thankful- Speaking on the occasion, few steps here on the Al Wajba for an entirely new process of around the world, where they itation, astrophysics, politics, dents of Class 2021 had been ly, living in a place as diverse Dr Steffen Sommer, principal campus. We wish them all the admission to further educa- will study different courses engineering to English litera- in Doha College right from and culturally rich as Doha of Doha College, said: “We very best for the future. They tion. The students received ranging from medicine, math- ture and a lot more. their preschool year, so this will have prepared them well are proud of our graduates of will go far, we know.”

HBKU-QEERI hosts ISO QFFD, Lebanese health ministry sign meet to discuss global MoU to reconstruct hospital in Beirut corrosion standards for Tribune News Network enormous human and material Doha damage. Qatar was a pioneer the oil and gas industry in supporting Lebanon to over- The Qatar Fund for Devel- come its ordeal, according to the opment (QFFD) has signed a directives of The Amir His High- memorandum of understand- ness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad ing (MoU) with the Lebanese Al Thani. HE Sheikh Moham- Ministry of Health to recon- med bin Abdulrahman Al Tha- struct the Karantina Hospital in ni, Deputy Prime Minister and Beirut, which was destroyed in Minister of Foreign Affairs, paid the explosion at Beirut Port on several visits to Lebanon and August 4, 2020. announced the implementation Through the MoU, QFFD of several development and hu- seeks to strengthen the broth- manitarian projects. erly relations that bind Qatar “These projects include the and Lebanon. The MoU aims reconstruction of the old build- to reconstruct and equip build- ing of the Karantina Hospital ing B of the old government in Beirut, which reflects Qatar’s hospital in Karantina, which firm belief in meeting humani- Tribune News Network Working Group 11’s virtual was completely destroyed in the tarian and development needs, Doha meeting, which included explosion. The MoU confirms especially in health sector. We over 27 international corro- fulfilment of the pledge made by The MoU aims to reconstruct and equip building B of the old government hospital in Karantina, which was commend the efforts made by The Qatar Environment sion and coating experts, The Amir His Highness Sheikh completely destroyed in the explosion on August 4, 2020. QFFD, which come as part of and Energy Research Insti- Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, at the supporting projects that tute (QEERI), a division of reviewed some of the cur- The International Conference aims to improve the conditions Hamad Bin Khalifa Univer- rent corrosion and coating on Assistance and Support to of the Lebanese and help them sity (HBKU), recently hosted standards, discussing modi- Beirut, to support Lebanon with overcome the crisis. These ef- a meeting of Working Group fications and proposals for an amount of $50 million. The forts also emphasize the depth 11 of the ISO Technical Com- new standards conference was held in Paris on of brotherhood and coopera- mittee (TC) 67, which is re- August 9, 2020. tion between Qatar and Leba- sponsible for managing and Khalifa bin Jassim Al Ku- non.” developing global standards Working Group 11’s wari, QFFD director-general, It is worth noting that Qatar for the corrosion protection virtual meeting, which in- affirmed that the support is part has established an airlink with of materials, equipment and cluded over 27 international of Qatar’s humanitarian assis- Lebanon after the explosion offshore structures used in corrosion and coating ex- tance to Lebanon. “The bonds and provided the country with the petroleum and natural perts, reviewed some of the of brotherhood and solidar- several tonnes of humanitar- gas industries. current corrosion and coat- ity between the two countries ian, medical and food aid. In TC 67 is a joint stand- ing standards, discussing make it imperative for Qatar addition, Qatar has established ards committee of the In- modifications and propos- to support Lebanon, provide two field hospitals, each con- ternational Organization als for new standards. The it with relief and development taining 500 beds, respirators for Standardization (ISO) QEERI Corrosion Center, assistance and alleviate the suf- and generators, to confront the and the International Asso- one of the first in Qatar to fering of the Lebanese people to the Qatari partners who have especially as it was the first hos- Ambassador of Qatar to outbreak of the coronavirus ciation of Oil and Gas Pro- focus on corrosion chal- overcome the difficultcircum - always supported Lebanon, its pital established near the port, Lebanon HE Mohammed Has- pandemic. The first field hospi- ducers (IOGP), with Qatar lenges, undertakes projects stances they have been going people and the health sector in and was designated for COV- san Jaber Al Jaber said, “Qa- tal was built in the north, next to represented in both organi- based on industry demands, through,” he said. particular. He thanked Qatar ID-19 quarantine. According to tar did not hesitate to respond the government hospital, while sations by industry experts such as research, develop- Dr Hamad Hassan, Minis- for its donation to rebuild Kar- the agreement, the hospital will to the call of the brothers in the second one, located in the such as Dr Hanan Farhat, ment, and innovation pro- ter of Health in the Lebanese antina Hospital. He noted the be made ready to accept patients Lebanon after the explosion at city of Tire in the south, is still senior research director for jects, technical consultancy, caretaker government, praised importance of Qatar’s donation, within two years. the Beirut Port, which caused under construction. the QEERI Corrosion Center and service delivery. Climate change means more than just a change in temperature: Scientist Mohammed Ayoub from HBKU’s QEERI says researchers needs to look at how the economy will be affected in addition to human life

Tribune News Network about are far wider than most of us and data to support regional climate ficient pathway to reach that solution. Doha imagine. For example, changing rain- change impacts is one of the reasons This is the primary role of research fall patterns could shift agricultural the Middle East has been under- and development in any country. Extreme heatwaves, rising sea lev- production zones, significantly im- represented in global climate agree- He said: “For this to happen, els and even more severe droughts – pacting food security and global de- ments, like the Paris Agreement and synergistic engagement between re- this is the scorching reality the Mid- mand for staples such as wheat and Kyoto before it.” search, policy development and im- dle East and North Africa (MENA) rice. Part of the challenge is lack of plementation is indispensable.” region is headed toward. According to From a water perspective, in- transparency, or in some cases, avail- For example, Qatar Foundation a research, unless drastic action is ur- creased sea level is just the tip of the ability, of environmental and so- is supporting the Ministry of Munici- gently taken to effectively curb global iceberg. Other issues include increas- cioeconomic data related to climate pality and Environment (MME) in emissions, parts of the MENA region ing salinity and acidity, each of which change. preparing Qatar’s comprehensive cli- could be uninhabitable by 2100. could impact marine life in the Arabi- “This lack of transparency is not mate change action plan. Despite knowing the harrowing an Gulf, and also the efficiency of the only disabling us from improving our Dr Marc Vermeersch, executive consequences of global warming, ef- desalination plants on which we rely situation, but it’s actually counterpro- director, QEERI , said: “The climate forts undertaken by individuals, cor- for drinking water production. ductive,” Ayoub said. Global studies change action plan is the document porations and governments often fall Globally, coral reefs are not likely will often rely on lower accuracy data that outlines Qatar’s commitments short when compared to the serious- to survive past a rise of 2 degrees Cel- where local measurements are not and contributions. The level of ambi- ness of the situation. cius. About 25 percent of the ocean’s available. This can often mischarac- tion and aggressiveness presented in “The trouble is, people don’t fully fish depend on healthy coral reefs, terize challenges and vulnerabilities the plan will position Qatar as either a appreciate the effects climate change loss of coral reef will also mean loss of in regions of the world where such climate leader or follower, in a region will bring about if we continue living the ecosystems and food chains they Solar power is increasingly the said Ayoub. data is not shared or published, re- that desperately needs to limit its cli- the way we do. It is dangerously naïve support. choice of renewable energy in the Ayoub stressed the need to not sulting in solutions that are not rel- mate change impacts.” to assume climate change just means It’s not just natural ecosystems MENA region. A hotter regional cli- only study the net impacts of climate evant to the need. Efforts have been made by Qatar a change in temperature,” said Mo- that will be negatively impacted. mate means more challenging oper- change, but also how it affects differ- Ayoub stressed the need to un- recently in reducing its carbon foot- hammed Ayoub, senior research di- Ayoub said: “Another aspect often ating conditions and higher dust con- ent aspects of our economy and soci- derstand that research often has to print, such as the North field gas ex- rector, Environment and Sustainabil- overlooked is – will our infrastructure tent in the atmosphere, which could ety. The way to do this is through in- be at the core of the decision making pansion project announced in Febru- ity Center at Qatar Environment and be able to withstand the projected potentially decrease both the yield and creased multidisciplinary research in process, whether it’s from a climate ary 2021 is going to be powered entirely Energy Research Institute (QEERI), 4-6° C change the region is expected lifetime of solar plants in the region. the field of climate change. change, air quality or energy produc- by renewable energy. This is a huge part of Qatar Foundation’s Hamad to see? Could it mean shorter lifespan “Quite simply, climate change is “If we want research that’s rel- tion perspective. The ability to make step in the right direction. It shows that Bin Khalifa University (HBKU). for critical infrastructure? How will it everyone’s problem, and it is abso- evant to our needs, we have to do it an informed decision is dependent the country is committed to the cause The effects that a change in tem- affect the health and productivity of lutely necessary that we adopt a mul- ourselves. We cannot rely on others to on how accurately we understand the and its efforts to become more sustain- perature by a few degrees will bring the Qatari population?” tidisciplinary approach toward it,” prioritize our needs. Lack of research problem, the solution and the most ef- able are gaining momentum.