Japan Hopes for Early End to GCC Crisis, Says Envoy Tokyo Supports Kuwaiti Mediation to Resolve the Dispute ASHRAF SIDDIQUI DOHA

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2019 Japan hopes for early end to GCC crisis, says envoy Tokyo supports Kuwaiti mediation to resolve the dispute ASHRAF SIDDIQUI DOHA

JAPAN is closely following the situation surrounding Qatar and the GCC after the blockade and it hopes for an early resolution of the crisis through dialogue, Japan’s Ambassador to Qatar HE Seiichi Otsuka QATAR GEARS UP FOR NATIONAL DAY has said. Addressing a press confer- Patriotic fervour grips Qatar as roads and streets can be seen adorned with ence, the Japanese envoy said, national flags ahead of the Qatar National Day. (PG 20) “We support Kuwaiti mediation to resolve the issue and it is necessary to settle it within the GCC through consultations.” He praised Qatar’s stance Japan’s Ambassador to Qatar HE Seiichi Otsuka. on non-escalation of crisis. The envoy said the recent Cup 2022 and joint research third countries such as Jor- Decks cleared for hiring domestic meetings involving trade min- programme in the bio-medical dan, Oman, Indonesia and the isters and heads of military field. US on joint power generation forces were very encouraging. The envoy said around projects. Moreover, Mitsubi- workers from Vietnam, Cambodia The ministerial- level of meet- 90,000 Japan nationals vis- shi and QP are involved in ings are important to pave ited Qatar in 2017. joint projects in Pakistan to TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK open the door to the recruit- by the departments concerned the way for meetings between On bilateral economic re- develop LNG market. DOHA ment of domestic workers to activate the agreements heads of states. lations, the Japanese ambas- “Qatar is enjoying robust Qatar seeks to from a number of Asian and signed recently with about 40 On the Qatar-Japan bilat- sador said Japan has been economic growth despite the strengthen trade QATAR has signed agree- African countries to give more countries to bring in domestic eral relations, the envoy said, importing LNG from Qatar blockade. We appreciate new ments to bring in domestic and non-domestic workers. “We have a long history of since 1997. In 2017, Qatar ex- measures of acceptance of for- ties with UK (PG 12 ) workers from Vietnam and A delegation from the min- bilateral ties and cooperative ported 10.13 mt tonnes of LNG eign investment and improve- Cambodia to the country. istry has recently visited In- relationship. We will celebrate to meet Japan’s 12 percent of ment of expatriate workers’ The Ministry of Adminis- donesia and discussed all the 50th anniversary of founda- LNG requirements, thus mak- conditions,” he said, adding trative Development, Labor outstanding issues concerning tion of the diplomatic relations ing Japan No.1 destination of that the labour reforms in and Social Affairs (MADLSA) the opening of recruitment of in 2021. The Japanese govern- Qatar commodity exports. Qatar are excellent, advanced has succeeded in signing domestic workers soon. ment wishes Qatar to actively He said Japan imported and liked by every one. agreements in this regard, ac- The ministry is currently participate in the Tokyo Olym- 13, 707m litres of oil from Qa- He said the Japanese com- cording to sources. in the process of finalising the pics in 2020 and Osaka Expo tar, which is the 4th largest panies are complying with the The ministry, represented recruitment of domestic work- 2025. Japan is ready to con- exporter of crude oil to Japan. labour laws and there was not by the Employment Depart- ers from Indonesia again. tribute to the success of 2022 Qatar was on the third posi- a single complaint of labour ment, has told owners of the Workers from Indonesia FIFA World Cup,” tion in 2013, 2014 and 2016 abuse by the Japanese compa- Blockade triggers recruitment offices accredited options to the citizens and are highly skilled and proficient He said Japan hopes to in meeting Japan’s crude oil nies. Around 1,000 Japanese to it that they can hire domes- residents as well as recruit- in Arabic and English and they deepen relations with Qatar needs. nationals are working in Qa- pharma research tic workers from Vietnam and ment offices. adhere to Qatari customs and through mutual cooperation He said Qatar Petroleum tar, he added. in Qatar (PG 2 ) Cambodia. A source at the ministry traditions, according to Al Wa- and partnership in Tokyo and the Japanese private sec- The ministry is working to said there are intensive efforts tan newspaper. Olympics 2020, FIFA World tor are also cooperating in Continued on page 2 Ô

Woqod opens Qamco to be Qatar’s population fuel station at listed on QSE reaches 2.75 mn on Dec 10 (PG 12) The population of Qatar has Wholesale Market crossed 2.75 million at the end of November, an increase Qatar Fuel (Woqod) has opened a of 0.5 percent over the new fuel station at the Wholesale Doha most expensive previous month, according Market in Doha, taking the total tally city for a cup of coffee to the data released by the PAGE 13 across Qatar to 80. According to Spectator Index, Doha is the Ministry of Development most expensive city for a cup of coffee. Planning and Statistics A cup of coffee costs $6.4 in Doha, followed by Zurich ($4.9), Shanghai (MDPS). The population also ($4.6), Moscow ($4.3) and Seoul ($4.1). increased by 2.8 percent (PG 3) However, a decent cup of coffee at some Now, online service for certiﬁcate equivalence outlets in Doha costs as low as QR8. annually. Cinema a powerful medium to transform society: Satyarthi

SANTHOSH CHANDRAN Ajyal Film Festival special,” such a powerful medium of watch this film and work with DOHA Satyarthi said at the back cinema is very important,” us in creating a world where drop of screening ‘The Price Satyarthi said. all children are free, healthy, CINEMA is a powerful tool of Free’ a documentary about The 87-minute documen- safe and educated,” Satyarthi to raise consciousness about his life and activities at the tary film ‘The Price of Free’, said. an issue and bring in social Ajyal Film Festival directed by Derek Doneen The film exposes the mo- transformation, Nobel Peace Satyarthi, an Indian chil- and released globally on You dus operandi of child traffick- Laureate and Child Rights dren’s rights activist and Tube, has over 2.2 million ers and provides audiences activist Kailash Satyarthi has founder of Save Childhood views in just three days. with an opportunity to under- said. Movement (Bachpan Bachao The documentary show- stand and reflect on why mil- “Films related to social Andolan) in India, said: cases the live raid operation lions of children are trapped issues are very important. “Child trafficking is now a led by Kailash Satyarthi, in child labour and slavery. A film festival organised by $150 billion annual business showing the relentless work Satyarthi Children’s Foun- youth with focus on the issues in the world. Even though of Bachpan Bachao Andolan dation targets to take this of children makes Ajyal very many countries have taken – a movement on the fore- film to tens of thousands of special. Screening the film strong measures to curb hu- Nobel Peace laureate Kailash Satyarthi at the Ajyal Film Festival in Doha on Sunday. front of protecting the rights schools and colleagues across before jurors comprising 550 man trafficking, each country of the most marginalised the world to spread aware- children and youth in the age has its limitations. Unfortu- are not big concern for the countries as the children have awareness about their activi- children. ness about child trafficking group of 8 to 21 years makes nately, the issues of children authorities in democratic no voting rights. So, creating ties and operation through “I call upon everyone to and crimes against children. 02 Monday, December 3, 2018

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Blockade spurs pharmaceutical research in Qatar

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tunities that beckon. This, the Ahmed al Mohannadi, CEO of production lines so we can cluding pharmaceutical man- and the international pharma- label on them in light of the DOHA experts point out, is boost- Qatar Life Factory, said: “The provide these and other medi- ufacturing, especially with ceutical firms has put Qatar in developments following the ing self-reliance and cutting blockade has been a motive cines to all citizens and resi- the state possessing a robust an advantageous position. unjust siege. THE Saudi-led blockade has down on the industry’s de- to boost research in pharma- dents in Qatar.” research infrastructure.” The booming Qatari “It’s imperative to spurred pharmaceutical re- pendence on imports. ceutical manufacturing in our Mohannadi added, “We Zuhadi Awni, general man- economy, he pointed out, strengthen research in phar- search in Qatar paving the way The local pharmaceutical country so that no one con- are also seeking qualified and ager of a medical company, has also played a vital role in macological studies, including for self-sufficiency in the sec- industry accounts for only 7.1 trols us in anyway.” well-trained Qatari graduates echoed the view, stressing the supporting this fledgling in- economic feasibility, because tor, experts say. percent of the local drug mar- Qatar, he stressed, has to work in the pharmaceuti- need to promote research to dustry, leading to enhanced the national pharmaceutical Qatar’s efforts at develop- ket in Qatar, all of which are managed to overcome the cal manufacturing sector be- establish a strong base for the cooperation and economic industry must be the main pil- ing its pharmaceutical indus- produced by Qatar Pharma, siege, as “we have obtained cause this will serve us best. localization of the pharmaceu- integration with countries lar of the economic strategy of try are coming in for praise the first Qatari pharmaceutical a complete list of medicines Thankfully, the Qatari people tical industry. He said Qatar across the world. the state,” he said. especially in light of the huge company. However, with focus we were importing from are aware of the repercus- has a huge potential to develop Dr Yousuf Bakir, another “Self-sufficiency will potential available in this sec- on “Made in Qatar” products, the blockading countries or sions of the crisis. It will not this industry and the remark- expert, said a large number have a direct bearing on the tor as well as the enhanced all that is set to change. through them, and we are be long before we make our able cooperation between the of medicines would soon health of citizens and resi- industrial investment oppor- Reiterating this, Dr now working to develop our mark in various sectors in- private national companies have the “Made in Qatar” dents,” he added.

Sidra Medicine all set to host HMC, PHCC care for over 30,000 fourth genomics symposium patients with diabetes per month TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK School of Medicine and the DOHA Baylor College of Medicine The prevalence of diabetes among the Qatari adult population is double the world average from the US; the University SIDRA Medicine will host of Geneva Medical School in its fourth annual Functional Switzerland; the University TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Genomics Symposium to lead of Cambridge in the UK; the DOHA the discussion on cutting- Helmholtz Zentrum München edge advances in genetics, in Germany and the University HAMAD Medical Corporation genomics and Big Data in the of Barcelona in Spain. (HMC) and the Primary Health field of medicine. This year’s event will also Care Corporation (PHCC) The event will run from De- feature an inaugural session of provide care to over 30,000 cember 8 to 10, 2018 at the Qa- the Sidra Medicine Lecture Se- patients with diabetes every tar National Convention Center Prof Christof Von Kalle. ries designed to gather insights month, with approximately in Doha. from some of the world’s lead- 3,000 of those patients receiv- The symposium will bring The 2018 edition of Func- ing luminaries on the subject of ing specialised care at HMC together a cross-disciplinary set tional Genomics will include genetics and genomic medicine. facilities, said Professor Abdul- of speakers who will address all several new elements, introduc- Professor Dame Kay Eliza- Badi Abou-Samra, chairman More than 700 physicians, allied healthcare professionals, and scientists aspects of genome variability ing a Sidra Speaker Series and a beth Davies, who is also the Dr of the Department of Internal Professor Abdul-Badi Abou-Samra. working in healthcare, research, and academia attended the QDEM-3. and function, with a specific fo- Women and Science Workshop. Lee’s Professor of Anatomy and Medicine at HMC. cus on the genetics of disorders The Workshop will host a co-Director of the Muscular Professor Abou-Samra, mitigation of complications re- and management. form to showcase Qatar’s pro- affecting children. several prominent female scien- Dystrophy UK Oxford Neuro- who is also director Qatar lated to this disease so we can Dr Mahmoud Ali Zirie, gress and work towards both Prof Christof Von Kalle, tists and researchers who have muscular Center, has been se- Metabolic Institute (QMI), continue to provide the best senior consultant and head treating and preventing these Sidra Medicine chief research achieved leadership positions lected as this year’s speaker. was speaking at the Third care for our patients,” said Pro- of HMC’s Endocrinology and conditions,” said Dr Zirie. officer, said: “A great faculty in the field of science, includ- Programming at the Func- Qatar Diabetes, Endocrinol- fessor Abou-Samra. Diabetes Division and Chair Last month the Ministry of of more than 20 internation- ing Professor Dame Kay Davies tional Genomics Symposium ogy and Metabolic Conference Hosted by HMC’s Endo- of the Conference’s Organis- Public Health (MoPH), in col- al speakers will contribute from Oxford University; Dr is directed towards physicians, (QDEM-3). crine and Diabetes Division, ing Committee, said the event laboration with HMC, the Pri- to the discussion on how to Elizabeth Phimister from The nurses, pharmacists, healthcare The conference brought Department of Medicine, and included sessions dedicated to mary Health Care Corporation understand the function of New England Journal of Medi- policy makers, scientists, aca- together more than 700 lo- the Qatar Metabolic Institute calcium and metabolic bone (PHCC), and Qatar Diabetes genes and how we can use this cine; Dr Souhaila al Khodor demic researchers and students cal and international experts (QMI), the conference exam- disorders, metabolic surgery, Association (QDA), launched knowledge to help patients to from Sidra Medicine; and Pro- involved in the fields of biol- in the fields of endocrinology, ined strategies and approaches diabetes, and thyroid condi- an awareness campaign on treat their disease. fessor Miriam Ali al Maadeed ogy, genomics, genomic medi- obesity, osteoporosis, women’s for the prevention of diabetes tions, and included presenta- diabetes prevention. The four- “We hope that our Func- from Qatar University. cine, genetics, cancer and other health and diabetes. and its management. tions from some of the world’s phase campaign will last for al- tional Genomics symposium More than 23 international chronic diseases. “Many of these people live The prevalence of diabetes leading experts in these fields. most two years with the aim of provides the opportunity for the speakers will join from promi- The Symposium has been with other associated com- among the Qatari adult popu- “This conference is one of raising awareness among both international science commu- nent institutions around the designated as an Accredited plications such as high blood lation is estimated to be around the most significant gatherings Qataris and residents about di- nity to address the complexity world, including the Tohoku Group Learning Activity as de- pressure, kidney disease and 17 percent, which is double the of endocrinology clinicians abetes prevention and access- of human diseases and genome Medical Megabank Organiza- fined by the Qatar Council for vision impairment. It is impor- world average. and professionals in the region ing required healthcare servic- biology. These findings will tion in Japan; the University Healthcare Practitioners-Ac- tant for the local and interna- Professor Abou-Samra this year. It is an opportunity es. The campaign is part of the eventually lead to better global of Adelaide in Australia, the creditation Department and is tional medical community to said the event highlighted for healthcare professionals to implementation of the Nation- understanding of diseases, as Feinberg School of Medicine approved for a maximum of 22 meet and discuss trends, best the work being done in Qatar share their own experiences al Diabetes Strategy 2016-2022 well as the treatment and care of Northwestern University, hours for attendance during the practice and long-term strat- in the fields of endocrinol- and learn from international under the slogan ‘Preventing for young patients.” the University of Washington three-day conference. egies for the prevention and ogy and diabetes treatment best practices. It is also a plat- Diabetes Together’.

Justice ministry begins training Over 200 attend PHCC scientific meet Qatar takes part in Turkey THE Ministry of Justice started TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK in inauguration of the training programme be- DOHA ing implemented by the Legal and Judicial Studies Center to THE two-day Scientific Re- Mexico’s president qualify a number of judges and search Conference organ- members of the public pros- ised by the Primary Health QNA ceremony, Dr Kuwari con- ecution in Turkey on Sunday. Care Corporation (PHCC) MEXICO CITY veyed the greetings of the The one-year programme is an concluded in Doha success- Amir HH Sheikh Tamim activation of a memorandum fully on Sunday with health MINISTER of State HE Dr bin Hamad al Thani and his of understanding (MoU) signed care experts from around the Hamad bin Abdulaziz al Ku- wishes of progress and suc- between Qatar and Turkey. (QNA) world calling for strengthen- wari on Sunday represented cess to the president. ing collaborative research to Qatar at the inauguration On his part, the Mexican National Service improve primary care. ceremony of President An- president entrusted the min- Camp receives Dr Mariam Abdul Malik, dres Lopez Obrador of Mex- ister with his greetings to HH 400 recruits managing director of PHCC, ico, in the presence of rep- the Amir, thanking Qatar for said: “Connecting global in- resentatives from around taking part in the occasion. THE National Service Camp on sight is an important means the world. He wished the Qatari- Sunday received 400 recruits for of advancing health and well- During his meeting with Mexican relations further the 11th batch of employees who being, in particular a collabo- Experts from around the world called for strengthening collaborative research to improve primary care. Mexico’s President at the progress and prosperity. will undergo a four-month training rative approach to strength- programme. The recruits were ening primary healthcare in working closely with our col- briefed on the course and the the most inclusive and effi- ‘Connecting global insight is an important means of leagues and sharing ideas military training programme they cient manner will ultimately advancing health and wellbeing, in particular a collaborative about the best practices. This will receive during their stay in the result in better physical and approach to strengthening primary healthcare in the most opportunity to collaborate is a ‘Qatar helped Japan complete camp from sport, weapons train- mental wellbeing for our inclusive and efficient manner will ultimately result in better testament to the commitment ing, fighting skills and combat populations. I believe this of both Qatar and Oman to 13 reconstruction projects’ provided by the campers. (QNA) has been a successful con- physical and mental wellbeing for our populations’ provide excellent healthcare ference in marking progress, Dr Mariam Abdul Malik, managing director of PHCC services and support each Continued from page 1 Ô Khashoggi’s murder case, he Sidra Medical Center discussing new innovative other in doing this.” said Japan hopes truth will to provide services ideas and understanding how As has been the tradition THE ambassador recalled be revealed at the earliest and for armed forces best to apply research to sup- Canada). Prof Chris van Weel global challenges related to of the PHCC research confer- the humanitarian support the case will be investigated port the implementation of highlighted the importance primary care. We have seen ences, the event also included of Qatar to establish ‘Qatar transparently. QATAR Armed Forces, represent- our strategy.” of promoting preventive in- an amazing development in three appropriately themed Friendship Fund’ by donating Speaking about the Pales- ed by the Medical Services Com- The day two of the event terventions in primary care research globally and Qatar is workshops to provide con- $100 million in 2011 after the tine issue, the Japanese envoy mand, has signed an agreement saw nine speakers present on using global examples which a great example of this.” tinuing education. A platform devastating earthquake and said Japan will never shift its with the Medical Laboratory of a number of topics related to have been successful whereas Highlighting the signifi- was provided for PHCC staff Tsunami and supplying 4mn embassy to Jerusalem and the Department of Pathology at preventive intervention and Prof Michael Kidd presented cance of regional partner- to disseminate their work tonnes of LNG for 5 million will stick to the idea of a two- Sidra Medical Center. The agree- improving quality of primary on the topic of improving ship, Dr Ahmed Wahabi, head through short original com- of people. state solution. ment was signed by Brig-Gen care. Keynote talks were de- quality and family practice. of Elderly and Community munications in the form of He said that the fund On the Syrian issue, Ot- Nasser Mohammed al Kaabi, livered by Professor Chris Prof Kidd said, “This Health Care Services Section poster presentations. A signif- was used for completing 13 suka hoped that the conflict acting head of Medical Services, van Weel (Radboud Univer- year’s conference has provid- in the primary health care de- icant improvement was not- projects to reconstruct lo- will be resolved on the basis and Dr Abdullah al Kaabi, head sity Nijmegen, The Nether- ed a platform for discussion partment of Oman’s ministry ed in the number and quality cal industrial base and of the Geneva Accord, empha- of the Medical Bureau at Sidra lands) and Professor Michael and sharing experiences and of health, said: “I am delight- of scientific posters presented social-educational services. sising Japan’s support for the Medical Center. (QNA) Kidd (University of Toronto, expertise to tackle complex ed to be here in Qatar again, by the PHCC staff. On Saudi journalist Jamal Syrian refugees. Nation Monday, December 3, 2018 03

HAMMADI MEETS WITH DENMARK, MAURITIUS AMBASSADORS ‘Arab news outlets playing critical role in tough times’ QATAR News Agency (QNA) play an important role in shoul- General Manager Youssef dering the responsibility of ad- Ibrahim al Maleki participated dressing rumours that aim to in the 46th General Assem- destabilise relations, as well as bly of the Federation of Arab in the fight against terrorism News Agencies (FANA), which and extremist thoughts. began in Kuwait on Saturday. The minister expressed Speaking at the opening, confidence that the next phase Kuwait’s Minister of Informa- would be a new transition for tion and Minister of State for Arab news agencies in various Youth Affairs Mohammad al ways in terms of advancements Jabri said, “The world today is in tools and methods. going through a critical phase Chairman of the FANA and of accelerated events and chal- Director-General of KUNA lenges that cannot be ignored Sheikh Mubarak al Duaij al HAMMADI RECEIVES COPY OF DANISH ENVOY’S CREDENTIALS: Secretary-General of the HAMMADI RECEIVES COPY OF CREDENTIALS OF MAURITIUS ENVOY: Secretary-General of by media, especially Arab news Ibrahim al Sabah said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan al Hammadi received a copy of the the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan al Hammadi received a copy outlets.” He called on Arab meeting has gained importance credentials of HE Franz-Michael Skjold Mellbin as non-resident ambassador of the Kingdom of the credentials of the non-resident Ambassador of Mauritius to Qatar HE Rashid Ali news outlets to assume their under rapid developments, of Denmark to the State of Qatar in Doha on Sunday. The secretary-general wished the Subedar. The secretary-general wished the ambassador success in his duties, stress- responsibilities during this challenges and the increasing ambassador success in his duties, assuring provision of all support to promote bilateral ing to provide all support to promote the bilateral relations and cooperation between critical time. role of media in various walks relations in various fields. (QNA) Qatar and Mauritius in various fields. (QNA) He added that Arab media of life. (QNA/ KUWAIT) Education ministry’s HBKU’s College of Islamic Studies meet e-service launched for set to examine future potential of Awqaf equivalence document Conference will talk about the potential of endowments to achieve peace and support the harmony of diverse societies QNA Certificates Equivalency De- DOHA partment Maryam al Ziyara TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK about the potential of endow- and Awqaf institutions, es- said the new system comes as DOHA ments to achieve peace and pecially by pioneering Awqaf THE Ministry of Education part of the ministry’s keen- support the harmony of di- models that are interconnect- and Higher Education on ness to develop its services. VARIOUS industry experts verse societies citing the ex- ed with current and upcoming Sunday launched its e-sys- She said the system would will come together at the ample of Patani University financial technologies.” tem for equivalence of self- provide the required data to Global Conference on Awqaf Hospital in Thailand financed Dr Taie said, “QNRF is paid university degree certifi- the users directly through to be hosted by the College by the ministry. very pleased to sponsor this cates and the pre-approval of its website, Short Message of Islamic Studies (CIS) at He said endowments of- unique conference. Waqf has education abroad. Service (SMS) and emails, Hamad Bin Khalifa Univer- fer great wealth potential that both historical and contempo- Director of the Higher without the need for people sity (HBKU) from December may yield fruitful results when rary importance for Muslims Education Institutions Af- to visit the ministry. 4 to 6. their legal protection condi- across the world. The confer- fairs Department (HEIA) at The system provides the The conference is being or- tions are applied, and their ence offers a rare opportunity the ministry Dr Khalid al Ali users an e-payment service ganised by CIS and sponsored governance, administration for Islamic scholars and spe- said the ministry is devel- option for the equivalence by the Qatar Financial Centre and investment approaches cialists in different fields to oping e-transactions for all of university degrees and to (QFC) and the Qatar National are enforced according to the come together and discuss dif- its services. obtain an e-version of the Research Fund (QNRF). requirements of their donors. ferent angles of endowments He said the new feature certificates equivalence and Strategic partners for the The minister will speak with the focus on widening would save time and effort, prior approval immediately conference are the Ministry of about new widespread pros- and improving the effective- and facilitate comprehensive after issuance. Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and pects made available by ar- ness and the impact of how e-services for students while The e-version will be the Qatar Central Bank. ticles 8, 9, 10 and 11 of the Waqf can respond to the chal- simplifying procedures. available on the website at The event will also witness Royal Decree 23 of 2014 on lenges of the 21st Century.” He added that the sys- all times. notable participation from Chief Executive Officer of QFC Dr Kuwari will deliver a the organisational structure Dr Emad El-Din Shahin, tem would provide data, re- The speakers stressed academic partners, includ- Yousuf Mohamed Al-Jaida; speech at the inaugural ses- of the Ministry of Awqaf and dean of CIS at HBKU, said: ports and statistics about that the system is safe and ing Bait Al-Mashura Finance and Executive Director at sion on the importance of en- Islamic Affairs for the Gener- “Through our collaboration, the services. without paper applications. Consultations, the College of QNRF Dr Abdul Sattar al Taie. dowments and the ability to al Directorate of Endowments we will bring together a range Ali expressed hope that They added that assistance Shariah and Islamic Studies at The CIS conference will be fulfil its purpose if the donors’ in Qatar. of experts across various sec- the programme would prove will be provided to students Qatar University, Sabahattin held under the key themes of requirements are met. HE Sheikh Abdullah bin tors who will tackle a host to be a qualitative addition to solve any issues they Zaim University, Ibn Haldun Evolution, Socio-economic He will cite the Al Ghazi Saoud al Thani said, “Waqf of topics that fall within the to facilitate the process for may have and documents University, as well as the Uni- Impact, Management Strate- Khosrow Beck Library, which has become an important framework of Awqaf and how the users. would be ready within a versity of East London’s Cen- gies, Legal and Governance has been renovated through pillar of Islamic economies it is governed.” Director of Scholarships month if the a complete file tre for Islamic Finance Law Issues, Cash Waqfand Coun- the generous support received across numerous sectors, in- Dr Syed Nazim Ali, direc- at the ministry Ali al Buain- is submitted. and Communities. try-wise Case Studies. It will from HH the Father Amir, cluding agriculture, industry tor of the Research Division ain said the work on the e- Students on government The conference is antici- host delegates who will ex- as an example. Through HH and commercial, with its di- at CIS, said: “It is our great system took nearly one year scholarships are not required pated to witness the participa- amine case studies on Awqaf the Father Amir’s support, rect impact resulting in an pleasure to be the organ- and will be linked in the fu- to submit for an equivalence tion of Minister of Awqaf and from several regions, includ- the library was able to con- increase in national income, iser for the upcoming Global ture to scholarships as well. document. The service fee is Islamic Affairs HE Dr Ghaith ing the GCC, while also calling tinue supporting its educa- economic stability, job crea- Conference on Awqaf, as it is He said the system would QR300 while pre-approval bin Mubarak al Kuwari; Gov- for greater professionalism, tional initiatives and preserve tion and an increase in invest- a very important topic to the reduce rush at the ministry services will be free. ernor of Qatar Central Bank transparency, disclosures and the heritage of the Balkan ment opportunities.” Muslim world, with the poten- as it covers all aspects of the The services are available HE Sheikh Abdullah bin proper performance manage- people of various religions Jaida said, “Qatar is well- tial to promote financial inclu- procedure. at the link: https://certifi- Saoud al Thani; President of ment and evaluation of assets and languages. positioned to become a global sion and social development, Director of the University cate.edu.gov.qa HBKU Dr Ahmad M Hasnah; held under Awqaf. Dr Kuwari will also speak leader in both Islamic finance if managed properly.” MIA to hold slew of activities to Qatar University initiative attracts celebrate 10-year anniversary Qataris to health, scientific fields TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA THE Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) has organised an array QATAR University (QU) has of public events to celebrate its celebrated the launch of the 10 year anniversary. The events seventh round of ‘Qatar Scien- consist of movie screenings, cu- tists in Biological Diversity’, a rator tours and calligraphy and programme aiming at attract- painting workshops, among ing both male and female Qatari other activities. citizens to the fields of health, When it opened in 2008, science and scientific research. MIA was the first of the ma- MIA showcases Qatar’s world-class collections of Islamic art stretch- The project supports Qa- jor capital developments and ing over 1,400 years to the present day. tar National Vision 2030, as it flagship projects initiated by reflects the words of the Amir Qatar Museums. 11am. Besides, conservation-led tour on ‘Science in Art’ on De- HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Designed by the great Chi- tours will be held from Decem- cember 3 and 10 at 2:30pm; al Thani, who had said, “We nese American architect IM Pei, ber 6 and continue until De- permanent gallery tours on require diligence, creativity, MIA showcases Qatar’s world- cember 10 at 11am. December 7 and 8 at 2:30pm; independent thinking, con- Participants at the launch of the seventh round of ‘Qatar Scientists in Biological Diversity’. class collections of Islamic art Celebration activities at Weavers for children workshop structive initiatives and inter- stretching over 1,400 years to the MIA Library and Ottoman on December 4-5 at 4:30pm; est in academic achievement the present day. design workshop will be held 12-fold rosette workshop on in all disciplines.” IM Pei movie screening of on December 8 from 10 am to December 3 at 4:30pm; paper It also reflects the statement ‘Learning from Light’ is be- 4 pm and from 11 am to 1 pm recycling workshop on Decem- made by HH Sheikha Moza ing held every day (except respectively. ber 5 and Diwani workshop for bint Nasser in her speech at the Wednesday) from Sunday (De- Furthermore, acrylic paint- women on December 3, 5, 6, 9 opening of Sidra Medicine on cember 2) till December 12 at ing workshops will take place and 10 at 5pm. November 12. She said, “Those the MIA Auditorium, at 10:30 on December 7 and 8 from 12 For more details and to familiar with Qatar, its leader- am and 4 pm. pm to 6 pm. reserve a space, guests are en- ship and its people know that Curator-led tours kicked off The other events include couraged to visit the MIA web- we fully grasp the comprehen- on Sunday (December 2) and MIA architecture guided tour on site at: http://www.mia.org.qa/ sive meaning of development. will continue till December 5 at December 6 at 2:30pm; guided en/whats-on We continue to work in concert- ed efforts to achieve progress in all areas, positioning Qatar at the vanguard of a future only visionaries can reach…These ef- 388 tonnes of vegetables, fruits forts are at the core of what I call ‘professional security’, which is an important requirement for the country’s national security. Ali al Maadeed, vice-president students and a rise of 95 percent ‘Qatar Scientists in Biologi- sold in 3 days at local farm yards In other words, the absence of for research and graduate stud- in the participation rate across cal Diversity’ is an educational qualified workers in any field ies, Ali bin Khatem al Mehsha- all schools in Qatar. programme offered at the Bio- and fruits in three days from “The Ministry of Mu- or sector could majorly halt the di, chairman of Qatar Society Ali bin Khatem al Mehshadi medical Research Center at QU MME warns against November 29 to December 1. nicipality and Environment country’s vital operations and of Al Gannas and president of said the project is one of the in collaboration with various cement disposal at The week also saw sale of strongly deplores these serious duties at times of crises.” Marmi Festival, honoured the most important for the partner- business partners, including Al 3,050 kgs of fish, 507 cartons violations of the environment The programme saw the male students in the presence ship between Qatar Society of Al Gannas Society, the Ministry of unauthorised locations of eggs, 2,429 poultry, 491 litres and wildlife, especially when participation of 182 students of Dr Hassan al Derham, presi- Gannas and QU, in cooperation Interior’s Forensic Lab Depart- of milk and 103 kgs of honey. In it is committed by companies this year, and a total of 474 student of QU. with the Ministry of Education ment, Sidra Medicine, the Min- THE Agricultural Affairs De- addition, 475 sheep and goats that assume legal and social dents since its establishment in Dr Asma al Thani, founding and Higher Education and the istry of Education and Higher partment of the Ministry of were sold, 330 of which were responsibility for environ- 2013. At the closing ceremony, dean of the College of Health Ministry of Interior. This is be- Education, the Ministry of Pub- Municipality and Environment slaughtered in a cultivated field. mental protection. The min- Dr Egon Toft, vice-president Sciences and director of Bio- cause the programme creates a lic Health and Qatar Biobank recorded remarkable sales dur- Meanwhile, the ministry istry works around the clock for medical and health scienc- medical Research Center, said scientifically conscious genera- for Medical Research, with the ing the sixth week of local farm has warned of stringent action to control violations through es and dean of the College of every year the programme sees tion of Qataris, ready to serve goal of creating a responsi- markets in Qatar that reached against disposal of cement at patrolling in all areas,” a MME Medicine at QU, honoured the a noticeable increase of about their country, environment and ble generation in the fields of 388 tonnes of local vegetables unauthorised locations. statement said. (TNN) female group, while Mariam al 30 percent in the number of heritage, he said. health, science and research. 04 Monday, December 3, 2018 Nation

SULAITI MEETS UK’S MINISTER, CHINESE AMBASSADOR MCI recalls Dodge Ram THE Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI), in collaboration with United Cars Almana, dealer of Dodge vehicles in Qatar, has announced the recall of Dodge Ram models of 2013-2017 over a potential defect in the programming of the Occu- pant Restraint Control Mod- ule (ORC) for the front passenger side airbag. The ministry said the recall campaign comes within the framework of its efforts to protect consumers and ensure Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim bin Saif Ahmed al Sulaiti met with Minister of that car dealers follow up on State for Trade Policy at the UK’s Department for International Trade George Hollingbery MP in Doha on vehicle defects and repairs. Sunday. The two ministers discussed aspects of cooperation between the two countries in the fields of Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim bin Saif Ahmed al Sulaiti met with Chinese The ministry has urged all transport services, ports and communications, and means of further enhancing them. They also dis- Ambassador to Qatar HE LI Chen in Doha on Sunday. They discussed aspects of cooperation between customers to report any viola- cussed potential investment opportunities in these fields, in addition to a number of topics of common the two countries in the fields of transport services, ports and communications, and means of further tions to its Consumer Protec- interest between the two friendly countries. (TNN) enhancing them. (TNN) tion and Anti-Commercial Fraud Department. (TNN) Ooredoo organises annual event on Qatar to participate in World e-Parliament digitising Qatar’s hospitality sector Conference in Geneva QATAR will participate with public opinion. Ooredoo showcases a delegation from the Shura It will also discuss inno- business solutions, Council in the World e-Parlia- vative interactions between ment Conference 2018, which parliaments and civil society Ooredoo tv Hospitality, begins in Geneva on Monday. to enhance parliamentary ac- Smart WiFi at the event The three-day confer- tion and parliaments’ efforts ence will address a number to develop and respond to the of topics, including the role two-way channels of com- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK of parliaments in the ‘mis- munication for citizens, and DOHA information age’ and ‘fake their positive and negative news’ that can manipulate effects. (QNA) OOREDOO, the region’s leading enabler of digital business innovation, received a strong feedback on hosting the annual ‘Qatar Hospitality IT IT decision-makers from Qatar’s hospitality sector exchanged best practices and networked with one another at the conference. BPS celebrates Think Tank’ conference, an event which showcased how and networked with one digital transformation of Qa- the secure and customised ex- reduce vacancy and enhance digital transformation can en- another. tar’s hospitality sector. Tech- periences for their leisure and guest experiences,” Ooredoo able new levels of growth and Ooredoo promoted its nology is a differentiator for business needs.” said in a press statement. Founders Day innovation for Qatar’s hospi- Business Collaboration solu- Qatar’s hotels to attract and “Qatar is set to host nu- Business customers can tality sector. tion, Ooredoo and Cisco We- retain guests, and to support merous mega-events in the leverage the Ooredoo Ad- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tion commenced with the pres- During the event, Ooredoo bex Teams solution, Ooredoo tourism growth and economic coming years, and Qatar Na- vantage, making Ooredoo DOHA entation of the Annual Report showcased the latest technol- tv Hospitality and Smart WiFi diversification.” tional Tourism Sector Strate- ‘Best for Business’, thanks to of the school by Principal A P ogy innovations that can en- at the conference. Kubaisi added: “In Qatar’s gy 2030 is calling on extensive its breadth and depth of tal- BIRLA Public School (BPS) cel- Sharma. The Chief Guests of able digital transformation Yousuf Abdulla al Kubaisi, hotels, communication and hospitality growth and di- ent, best fixed and mobile ebrated its Annual Founders’ the day were Sheikh Abdul Aziz and presented case studies chief operating officer of Oore- collaboration can make staff versification. In anticipation, networks, broadest port- Day recently on the main cam- Saoud A H al Thani and Ranjan on hospitality digital success. doo, said: “Ooredoo’s leverag- more productive. TV screens hotels, resorts and boutique folio of ICT services and pus at Abu Hamour. Mathai, former foreign secre- In turn, IT decision-makers ing technology infrastructure can keep guests informed and properties are accelerating solutions, and as a trusted A host of activities were held tary, The Ministry of External from Qatar’s hospitality sec- and extensive experience with entertained. High-speed Wi- digital transformation to op- partner for 60 years, the state- on two days under the titles Affairs of India. tor exchanged best practices leading hotels to enable the Fi can ensure that guests have timise operations and costs, ment added. ‘Gyanadeepam’ and ‘Aasman Se The Guests of Honour were Aage’ as part of the celebrations. R K Dalmia, president, Century The school, which is cel- Textiles and Industries Lim- ebrating 15 years of glorious ited, Mumbai, and senior gov- service, earmarked the first day erning council member, BPS; Vodafone staff receive disability awareness training to showcase the talents of kin- and Hamad al Ghali al Marri, dergarten and primary school director of Private School Li- students. censing Department at the AS part of marking the Interna- customer service. als with disabilities to be part of The Chief Guest on the first Ministry of Education and tional Day of Persons with Dis- Vodafone’s accessibility ini- the communications technology day was Dr Khalid bin Mubarak Higher Education. abilities, which is observed glob- tiative aims to make Vodafone revolution. It is a basic human al Shafi, editor-in-chief of The The event was graced by the ally on December 3, Vodafone in as accessible and inclusive as right to be able to communi- Peninsula, and the Guest of school’s Patron Sheikh Saoud collaboration with the Shafallah possible to all members of the cate, and we want to ensure that Honour was Rajesh Kamble, bin Abdul Rahman al Thani and Center for Persons with Disabil- society, supporting social inclu- our disabled customers are well counsellor, consular & commu- Chairman Lukose K Chacko. ity held a training workshop for sion of individuals with disabili- connected with the society,” said nity affairs- Embassy of India. The students who attained its sales staff on communicat- ties. Vodafone’s long running Mohammed al Yami, external The teaching and non- exemplary achievement in ing and dealing effectively with programme, ‘Vodafone for All’, affairs director at Vodafone Qa- teaching staff who have been Grades 10 and 12 Board Exami- disabled customers. among other initatives, offers tar. serving the school since its in- nations were honoured at the The workshop focused on a 50 percent discount on Red “This starts with making our ception, the staff who have been function. The school’s biennial disability awareness and com- Postpaid plans and 10 percent own staff more aware of how to rendering their service for a dec- magazine ‘Expressions’ was also municating with customers with discount on selected handsets communicate effectively with ade and the faculty with perfect released. disabilities, taking into account for people with disabilities. customers with disabilities. We attendance for 5 and 10 con- A dazzling cultural extrava- different types of physical, sen- “As a communications thank the Shafallah Center for secutive years, were honoured ganza was presented by the stu- The workshop focused on effectively communicating with customers sory and learning disabilities to provider, it is our corporate re- helping us in the training pro- during the main event. dents of the primary wing, mid- with disabilities to ensure the highest standards of customer service. ensure the highest standards of sponsibility to enable individu- gramme,” added Yami. The second day’s celebra- dle school and senior school. ‘Expats Fiesta 2018’ enthralls audience as Cultural Forum campaign concludes

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CULTUAL Forum Qatar, a forum of Indian expatriates from the southern state of Kerala, hosted a cultural extravaganza titled ‘Ex- pats Fiesta 2018’ recently to mark the conclusion of their more than a month long campaign to promote financial discipline among expatriate Keralites. The campaign titled ‘Puthiya Pravasam, Puthiya Keralam: Na- mukku Athijeevikkuka’ (A New Dr Alexandro Amato, head of sustainability at Qatar Green Buildings Council, inaugurates Expats Fiesta 2018. Expatriate Life and a New Kerala – Let’s Learn to Survive) sought to promote savings by expatriates for eco-friendly and sustainable development in Kerala in the wake of the devastation caused by the massive floods a few months ago. The campaign included a wide range of programmes including awareness sessions on its main themes. The Exapts Fiesta 2018, organised in association with Shantini- ketan Indian School, was inaugu- rated by Dr Alexandro Amato, head Students take part in the exhibition held on the sidelines of the ‘Expats Fiesta 2018’. of Sustainability at Qatar Green Buildings Council, Qatar Founda- Languages University, Hyderabad, but also with their intellectual ca- Qatar, Muneesh AC, general con- tion, who noted that the challenges India, said that the development pacities. vener of the campaign and Sadik to the environment are big and that taking place in Kerala needs to be Others who spoke on the oc- Ali, Cultural Forum general secre- more efficient steps are needed balanced and eco-friendly. casion were Dr Subhash B Nair, tary, proposed the vote of thanks. to overcome them and make our KA Shafeek, noted social activ- principal of Shantiniketan Indian Mementos were handed over planet a better place to live in. ist and general secretary of Welfare School and Mohammed Sha- to the guests by Cultural Forum Delivering the keynote speech Party, Kerala, said that expatriates meem, noted author from Kerala. office bearers including Thomas at the ceremony, Dr T T Sreeku- can play significant role in the re- Among those who attended Zakaria, Rasheed Ahamed, Suhail mar, professor of Communications construction of the state not only Expats Fiesta 2018 were Dr Taj shanthapuram, Tahira Beevi and Studies at the English and Foreign with their financial investments, Aluva, president of Cultural Forum Mohammed Rafi. Nation Monday, December 3, 2018 05 British Council names winners Aspire plans week-long events to celebrate of Study UK Alumni Awards Qatar National Day TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA DOHA

THE British Council on Sat- ASPIRE Zone Foundation urday announced the finalists (AZF) has announced a week- and recipients of the Study UK long series of events to celebrate Alumni Awards 2018-19 in Qa- this year’s Qatar National Day tar during an award ceremony for the first time. sponsored by HSBC Middle The programme of events East Limited Qatar at the Mu- is specially designed for the seum of Islamic Art. whole community to enjoy and For the first time in Qatar, will run from December 13 to the awards were hosted at a 18, 2018. national level to celebrate the Commenting on the an- Nasser Abdullah al Hajri, director achievements of alumni in nouncement, Nasser Abdul- of PR and Communications, AZF. Qatar across three award cate- lah al Hajri, director of PR and gories - Professional Achieve- British Ambassador to Qatar HE Ajay Sharma with the finalists and recipients of the Study UK Alumni Awards 2018-19 in Qatar at na award Communications at AZF, said: performed by Aspire Academy ment, Entrepreneurial and ceremony in Doha recently. “We are keen that AZF plays a student-athletes. Social Impact. major role in contributing to The week-long programme In total, nine UK alumni in the country’s National Day cel- will also feature 16 booths lo- Qatar were recognised for their ebrations with a programme cated in Aspire Park that will outstanding achievements as designed to encourage loyalty, offer citizens and expatriates business professionals, entre- unity and build pride in Qatar’s the chance to sample a wide preneurs and community lead- national identity. range of food choices as well as ers, and for their important “The QND slogan this year activities, including live cook- contribution to strengthening reflects a profound message ing demonstrations, pop-up collaborative ties between the that encourages us all to engage photo studios, henna designs UK and Qatar. in good deeds and support on- and games for children all in The finalists of the Profes- going development through collaboration with the Ministry sional Achievement Award, continuous effort – something of Administrative Development which recognises alumni who that we strive to do at AZF.” Labour and Social Affairs. have distinguished themselves The celebrations will com- Audiences will also be through exemplary leadership mence with Al-Adaam Flag treated to a Military Parade by in their professional field, were Relay as a partner with Qatar members of the National Ser- Dr Hend al Muftah, Dr Noha Tahani al Hajri receives the Social Impact Award. Dr Noha Aboueldahab receives the Professional Achievement Award. Olympic Committee (QOC), vice, Qatar Armed Forces by Aboueldahab and Dr Somaya which will culminate in a Grand the Lake at Aspire Park from al Maadeed. pression and coexistence with ucation continues to shape and the innovation and creativity of ment at Qatar Foundation, said: Finale at Aspire park, sched- December 13 to 17. The Professional Achieve- other cultures. inspire generations of young the UK education sector, which “As a University of Surrey grad- uled to take place on December Another highlight will be ment Award was presented to The finalists of the En- people. The Study UK Alumni welcomes over half a million uate, I am delighted to have par- 13 from 6pm to 7:30pm in the an intricate parasailing per- Dr Noha Aboueldahab, a grad- trepreneurial Award, which Awards are a great example of international students today, ticipated as a judge in the Study presence of VIP dignitaries. formance to be conducted by uate from SOAS University and highlights alumni who have what the partnership between and it’s fantastic to see how Dr UK Alumni Awards 2018-19 The Flag Relay is designed the Internal Security Force Durham Law School, who is a played a leading role in busi- our two countries in the field of Noha Aboueldahab, Tahani al organised by the British Coun- to unite and inspire audiences (Lekhwiya), with members leading expert on justice, ac- ness innovation, were Hamad education can lead to. Hajri and Tamara Hasan have cil. This event serves as a won- while encouraging them to of the forces descending in countability and politics in the Suwaid, Rupin Kumar and “I congratulate the three all taken the knowledge and ex- derful opportunity to recognise share their pride. different formations into the Arab region. Tamara Hasan. winners, as well as all the fi- perience from their studies and some of the men and women in Choosing AZF as the final park behind the lake near Al- The finalists of the So- The Entrepreneurial Award nalists for their achievements. used it to actively drive positive Qatar who are making positive destination for the Flag Relay Furousiya Street. cial Impact Award, which ac- was presented to Tamara They are all playing a key role in change here in Qatar.” contributions to the local com- reflects the Foundation’s piv- Designed to promote a knowledges alumni who have Hasan, a graduate of CASS realising Qatar National Vision Abdul Hakeem Mostafawi, munity and driving progress otal role as the main sports hub sense of solidarity, unity and made an exceptional contri- Business School at City, Uni- 2030. A journey we are proud CEO HSBC Bank Qatar, said: for a better tomorrow. This ini- in Qatar and is also indicative pride in the country’s identity, bution to creating positive so- versity of London, who is the to support.” “HSBC is honoured to support tiative reflects a country-wide of the organisation’s efforts to the celebrations will also fea- cial change, were Dr Badiya al co-founder and general man- Sam Ayton, country direc- these prestigious awards. As commitment to creating long- have Qatar’s flag represented in ture a number of artists around Lenjawi, Rashid R al Hajri and ager of three medical clinics tor of the British Council in an organisation, we underpin lasting connections through in- a wide variety of local, regional Aspire park producing works Tahani al Hajri. in Qatar, providing the high- Qatar, said: “We are delighted the importance of investing in ternational collaborations, and and international events. that express their affection for The Social Impact Award est level of medical care and to announce the three winners human capital through quality one that is also mirrored within Other events at Aspire Park Qatar, in collaboration with the was presented to Tahani al service to the local community from Qatar. Each of them has education. These awards are Qatar Foundation.” include a celebration planned Fire Station Artist in Residence. Hajri, a graduate of University within Doha. achieved something incred- testament to the exceptional Qatar is the first country for AZF employees on Decem- On the sidelines of the of Derby. Hajri is a writer and British Ambassador to Qa- ible and the idea behind these achievements of the talented to host the awards this year ber 17 from 9am to 11am. event, films produced by Qatari blogger who uses social me- tar HE Ajay Sharma said, “I am awards is to share their stories participants and the value they and will be followed by award The celebrations will com- film makers will be screened for dia to raise awareness about delighted to be celebrating the as widely as possible in order to bring to our society.” ceremonies in a ten countries, prise a range of cultural activi- audiences to enjoy throughout human rights, women’s em- success of the UK alumni in Qa- inspire the next generation. Machaille al Naimi, presi- including Azerbaijan, Turkey, ties, including the traditional the week, in collaboration with powerment, freedom of ex- tar. It is great to see how UK ed- “These stories demonstrate dent of Community Develop- Oman and Kuwait. ‘Ardha’ sword dance that will be Doha Film Institute. GU-Q students clinch award for Best Business Idea at Bedaya contest FREE VEHICLE TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA RECALL

HOW can Doha’s fashionistas justify buying the latest in winter fashions in such a short season? This question, discussed in a group chat between three Georgetown Univer- sity in Qatar (GU-Q) students, led the friends to develop the concept for a web-based clothing rental platform that won the audience’s popular vote for the Best Business Idea during the recent ‘Startup Weekend 2018’ competition sponsored by the Bedaya Centre at Tawar Mall. GU-Q students won the audience’s popular vote for the Best When Sara El-Amin, an international politics major Business Idea during the ‘Startup Weekend 2018’ competition. at Georgetown, saw an ad for the business competition posted by her university’s career development office, she making it through the 90-second pitch elimination round thought: “Why not turn our idea to rent winter clothes you on the first day, which saw around 50 business proposals would hardly wear, into a business that allows you to rent reduced to the final 17 competitors. high end designer gowns, instead of buying them? So I de- “Clothing rental apps are really an emerging market cided to apply for the challenge.” and changing the fashion world. But it’s not currently Together with senior classmates Normeanne Sison available in Qatar, and we got a lot of positive feedback and Asma al Jehani, the trio formed the only all-women from people who said they’d love to have this option lo- team to participate in the three-day business modeling cally,” El-Amin pointed out. competition. The students stood out from a crowd of more Using an understanding of economics principles, in- than 50 contestants that included working professionals. ternational economics major Sison made minimising cost Pitched as a ‘Start a business in 54 hours’ challenge, a business plan priority. “One way we focused on eco- the competition involved developing a business plan and nomic viability was by building the digital prototype of the working in teams to present ideas to a panel of judges, Vault app by using a free website.” with awards given to the top ideas. Besides clinching the popular vote, the trio also walked Culture and politics major Asmaa l Jehani explained away with the 3rd place finish, winning a GoPro Cam- why they decided on the virtual closet idea for the com- era and the chance to receive entrepreneurial training petition, saying: “In the classroom, we focus a lot on the and funding from the Qatar Business Incubation Center economic diversification and sustainability priorities of (QBIC) to develop their idea into a working business. the Qatar National Vision 2030. So when we discussed For Sison, another important takeaway is her new- business ideas, we all agreed that it would be functional found perspective on entrepreneurship. “I learned you but also for the greater good.” don’t need a business degree, you just need to have an idea They named their mobile app ‘Vault’, successfully and a solution to a problem.”

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ents and teachers’ involvement is All the dignitaries very much required for a child’s overall development. He called for attending the anniver- greater efforts to make this institution the best. sary day function praised Lukose K Chacko, member of the management and school board of directors, praised all the teachers for doing their job teaching & non-teaching honestly and all the students for staff for their efforts bringing laurels and accolades to this school. The school bienniel to make BPS one of the magazine “Expressions” was also released at the event. leading expat schools in Principal of the school AP Qatar, providing educa- Sharma presented the annual report which noted the remarkable tion of the highest stand- achievements like inauguration of ards as reflected in the Atal Tinkering Lab in the Gulf region, hosting the second edition of high success rates of TEDX, upgrading sports facilities, securing licence to host different its students. competitive exams like JEE and chartered accountancy examina- tion. IRLA Public School Teaching and celebrated its 15th non-teaching staff Foundation Day with were honoured with a number of pro- conferment of med- grammes. als and certificates $Sheikh Saoud bin Abdul Rah- for their excellent man al Thani was the chief guest services. The first, on the occasion while Foreign Sec- second and third retary in the External Affairs Min- Speaking on the occasion, India. Giving a tremendous head ers and rank holders of Class istry of India Ranjan Mathai was Ranjan Mathai lauded the school start to the students will definitely appreci- X and the subject the guest of honour. Other promi- management for offering all facili- propel them to success in their fu- ated their toppers of Class X nent figures in attendance were ties for quality education. He laud- ture career.” 15 years of and XII were also fe- the Director of Private School Li- ed the efforts of the school princi- Hamad al Ghali al Marri said noteworthy licitated at the event. censing Department at the Qatar pal as well as all the teaching and that as far as the SEC is concerned, service. He Folk dances Ministry of Education, Hamad al non-teaching staff in leading the BPS is one of the best schools in said, “The showing cultural di- Ghali al Marri, and President of children not only in the academics Doha. Ministry of Education and world is versity of India were Century Textiles and Industries but also in extra-curricular activi- Higher Education will always help undergoing a great technological lution which ushered in the mod- the key attraction of the cultural Limited, Mumbai, in India, RK ties. Mathai said, “The school rep- it in the best possible ways. revolution probably of greater di- ern age; where this new revolution programme presented on the Dalmia. resents the values and culture of RK Dalmia praised the teach- mension than the industrial revo- will lead us is yet to be seen.” Par- occasion. Indian forum’s cultural Karnataka forum celebrates show wows audience state’s formation day NDIAN expatriate forum - Telugu Kala Samiti SOCIO-CULTURAL (TKS) organised a cultural organisation of South Iprogramme that featured Indian expatriates, Kar- performances by popular ar- A nataka Muslim Cultural tistes from India. Association, (KMCA) cel- Indian Ambassador to ebrated the state’s formation Qatar, HE P Kumaran, in- day (Karnataka Rajyotsava) in augurated the event at Qatar Doha recently. National Convention Centre The event held at the In- in Doha recently. dian Cultural Centre was at- President of TKS Harish tended by noted artistes from Reddy said, “Every section of India. the community is entitled to Artistes from Telugu cin- and Tejaswi. The group-per- Minister of Urban De- their share of entertainment. ema and television won the formance led by Yashwanth velopment and Housing for Keeping this in mind, we hearts of the audience with Master & Team and comedy the State of Karnataka UT arranged transportation to their spectacular perfor- by Bittiri Sathi were the oth- Khader was the chief guest at ferry a large number of blue- mances. er attractions of the event. the event. President of Belupu collar friends of the commu- The artistes who per- Live concert of Mallikar- Grama Panchayath in Karna- nity from all parts of Qatar to formed on the occasion in- jun and Gopika Purnima, taka, Prasad Shetty, was the the venue to let them enjoy cluded noted film actresses songs by Satyavathi also en- ‘guest of honor’. Third Sec- who were present included the programme.” Shamna Kasim, Nandini Rai thralled the audience. retary in the Indian Embassy Manjunath, KMCA President Doha, Asim Anwar, also at- Ibraiz Khan, Advisory Chair- tended the event. man Abdullah Monu, and A group performance General Secretary Khaleel by 15 children with special Ahmed in addition to KMCA needs, all students from members, representatives of Saanidhya School, an insti- different socio-cultural or- tution recognised by the Di- ganisations of Kannada com- rectorate of Welfare of the munity and prominent mem- Disabled and Senior Citizens, bers of the community. Master Government of Karnataka, Emad Ahmed recited verses India, was the key attraction from the Holy Quran at the of the event. start of the function. Stand-up The children received comedian Chandrashekar An- standing ovation from the gadi entertained the audience audience for their spectacu- with his comedy. lar performance. The Presi- The programme was at- nataka Sanga, Tulu Koota, KMCA also honoured dent of KMCA, Ibraiz Khan, tended by the members of South Canara Muslim Wel- Sheikh Usman for his excel- lauded the performance and KMCA and of all other Kar- fare Association and Bunts lent social work among mem- appreciated the students and nataka-based socio-cultural Qatar. bers of the Indian community teachers. organisations including Kar- The KMCA office-bearers in Qatar. Pakistan / S Asia / Philippines / SE Asia Monday, December 3, 2018 07 Duterte buys new weapons worth a billion pesos to arm soldiers 8 Philippine Senate hopefuls demand MANILA BULLETIN pleted after December,” he said the President merely updates on President Duterte health MANILA added. floated the “idea” to protect In recent weeks, the Presi- and defend people from rebel INQUIRER mer Bureau of Corrections (Bu- eight of the senatorial aspir- PHILIPPINE President Rod- dent has distributed new assassins. MANILA Cor) chief Ronald dela Rosa, ants, including allies of the rigo Duterte admitted he was Glock pistols to government The President, in his re- human rights lawyer Chel Dio- President, voted “Yes.” “sick and tired” of the brazen security forces during his cent Lanao del Norte visit, EIGHT senatorial candidates kno, former presidential politi- There have been concerns rebel assaults that left many visits to military and police urged the troops to remain on agree that President Rodrigo cal adviser Francis Tolentino, about the health of the presi- soldiers and cops dead so the camps. Duterte was concerned I’m tired and sick guard against the communist Duterte should issue medical Senator JV Ejercito, and for- dent, including his ‘nap is- government decided to pur- about the safety of policemen rebels. bulletins on his health. mer Senators Juan Ponce En- sues’ in recent international chase new weapons. and soldiers, especially those of the rebels style “I’m tired and sick and In a forum conducted by rile and Sergio Osmeña. meetings. “I have decided to give you unarmed off-duty uniformed where they kill soldiers tired of their style where they CNN Philippines at the Uni- One of questions was on Many have been urging sidearms, all of you. As a mat- personnel, amid the threat kill soldiers when they go versity of the Philippines on the health of the President: the Duterte to disclose the ter of fact, it costs me about a posed by communist rebels. when they go home to home to their families. You Sunday, eight senatorial can- The Constitution states that state of his health. According billion pesos to provide every The rebel attacks have their families. So now I wait for them in the terminal didates were asked to vote on the public should be informed to Social Weather Stations one of you,” the commander- also prompted the President gave all army and police and then you board the same certain issues affecting the in case of serious illness of the (SWS) survey released early in-chief said before a recent to propose the formation of a truck and shoot them even country. President of the Philippines, October, majority of Filipinos assembly of troops at Camp death squad to target the as- personnel new guns” when they are unarmed so The candidates present should the president author- were worried about the health Rajah Sikatuna in Bohol. sassins of the New People’s President Rodrigo Duterte now I gave all army and police were Magdalo Rep Gary Ale- ise the issuance of a medical of the President and agree “The delivery will be com- Army. The Palace however personnel new guns,” he said. jano, Senator Bam Aquino, for- bulletins about his health? All that it was a public matter. Ex-Pakistan president China plans multiple ‘doubtful’ of PTI govt completing its term bailouts to bolster DAWN.COM He demanded the govern- ISLAMABAD ment fulfil its promise of creation of a South Punjab province. FORMER president Asif Ali “You (PTI) stole our slogan Abdul Manan Pakistan’s economy Zardari on Sunday cast doubts (of creation of South Punjab over the Pakistan Tehreek-i- province),” Zardari claimed. Insaf (PTI) government com- “We said great, you take this Senior Taliban pleting its term, saying: “I step, someone should. Now Instead of providing loans, Beijing will invest in multiple sectors of the Pakistani economy can’t see this captain (Imran they don’t have the courage. commander Khan) being able to manage [this government] for long.” In doubt killed in air raid In today’s world, Zardari said, a government that did not deliv- Prime Minister Khan will not REUTERS er has to step down. “He (Prime be able to manage the LASHKAR GAH Minister Khan) will not be able economy, nor will he be able to manage the economy, nor to hold up to the false A TOP commander of the Tali- will he be able to hold up to the commitments he made ban has been killed in Afghani- false commitments he made,” stan’s southern province of said Zardari while addressing a EX-president Asif Ali Zardari Helmand in a joint operation PPP rally in Sadiqabad. by Afghan and US Special Forc- The PPP co-chairperson es, Afghan officials and Taliban also criticised the premier for “Why don’t they announce members said on Sunday. the latter’s statement on tak- a separate province? Why Abdul Manan, who was in ing ‘U-turns’. don’t they divide Punjab’s charge of Helmand province Last month, the prime min- budget? But they never in- for the insurgent group, was ister had said that Adolf Hit- tended to act on their promise. killed along with 29 others ler and Napolean Bonaparte They don’t have any under- by an air strike on Saturday failed because they “they did standing of politics.” while he was meeting local not change their strategies ac- The former president de- commanders and fighters in cording to the situation. “Why clared that his party alone had the Nawzad district, Helmand doesn’t history remember Hitler given rights to the provinces provincial governor Moham- and Napolean as heroes?” asked and pulled the country out of mad Yasin Khan said. the PPP co-chairperson. “Be- the crises it faced during Per- cause it was not just a matter of vez Musharraf’s government. one war. Hitler led to the mur- Zardari promised that if the der of 55 million people ... the PPP came to power again, it blood of so many humans was would ensure that the prov- He was the most senior shed. Khan should think about inces, which produce gas and Taliban commander in this, value human beings.” water, received royalties. Zardari said that the prime He said that the PPP gov- the south and his minister had read “a couple ernment “held no political death will have an of books but could not under- prisoners, nor did it think of overall impact on stand a thing”. holding anyone accountable”. security Kabul security official Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan (left) and China’s President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, recently. (AFP) Ex-PM Khaleda Zia’s nomination papers His death was confirmed DAWN.COM ing had been increased. He for December elections cancelled by Taliban members in Hel- ISLAMABAD Towards economic recovery said that a two-tier security mand and neighbouring Kan- mechanism had been devel- DHAKA: Bangladeshi ex-Prime Minister dahar province but there was IN order to “boost Pakistan’s Chinese Consul General Long Dingbin claimed that China would oped in coordination with law Khaleda Zia’s nomination papers for con- no initial confirmation from economy”, Beijing is invest- never leave Pakistan in a lurch and will provide maximum resourc- enforcement agencies and the testing in the general elections slated for the US military, which said it ing in multiple sectors and es to ensure that the latter can strengthen its wavering economy Punjab government. December 30 were cancelled on Sunday. was looking into the incident. launching business ventures Praising the bravery of the The Election Commission appointed The death of Mullah Manan, instead of providing loans, policemen who were martyred Returning officers (ROs) cancelled her who commanded Taliban fight- Chinese Consul General Long na plans to eventually provide that the latter can strengthen while holding off the attackers nomination papers for contesting in three ers as they steadily increased Dingbin said in an interview multiple forms of bailout pack- its wavering economy. in Karachi, Dingbin said that constituencies on the ground of her con- their control over Helmand in to Geo News. ages [to Pakistan] in the shape In response to a question his country’s diplomats were viction in two corruption cases, Xinhua the years following the end of The interview — published of phenomenal investments in about Pakistan’s crippling considering setting up per- news agency reported. Ex-PM Khaleda Zia most international combat mis- on Sunday — was held in La- fresh projects,” he said, add- debts, Dingbin insisted that manent donation fund, that Apart from Khaleda Zia, ROs who sions in 2014, was seen as a ma- hore a few days after an attack ing that the investments will CPEC did not contribute to would not only provide aid to are scrutinising 3,065 nominations also cancelled nomination jor success by Afghan officials. on the Chinese consulate in Ka- help Pakistan “overcome its “Pakistan’s debt burden”. the families of the martyred papers filed by dozens of candidates on various grounds includ- “He was the most senior rachi was foiled by the police. financial crunch”. He said that only four of policemen, but also help the ing convictions. Bangladesh’s apex court on Wednesday upheld Taliban commander in the Dingbin said that during He further said that the the 22 projects launched un- “deserving people of Pakistan”. a ban for convicts from running in the general elections. south and his death will have Prime Minister Imran Khan’s new ventures that were being der CPEC provided conces- Peng Zhengwu, the deputy The country’s major opposition alliance led by Zia’s Bangla- an overall impact on security,” recent trip to China, the two launched would broaden the sional loans, while the rest consul general, who was also desh Nationalist Party (BNP) has decided to contest the parlia- one senior security official in neighbours had signed 15 new scope of the China-Pakistan were investment-based and present during the interview, mentary polls. Kabul said. agreements which will lead to Economic Corridor (CPEC). would strengthen Pakistan’s praised the bravery of the po- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ruling Bangladesh Awami The report of Manan’s increased cooperation in poli- The Chinese consul gen- economy. licemen who were martyred League party, which rose to power with a landslide election vic- death comes as both the West- tics and the financial sector eral claimed that China would Dingbin said that follow- while engaging the attack- tory in early 2009 and won its second term in 2014, is facing ern-backed security forces and will also improve cultural “never leave Pakistan in a ing the attack on the consulate ers, and donated 1,000 RMB challenges from Zia’s BNP and its allies, which boycotted the and the Taliban have pushed ties. lurch” and will provide “maxi- in Karachi, security around (yuan), while Dingbin gave 2014 elections. (IANS) to gain the momentum at “Instead of hard cash, Chi- mum resources” to ensure the Lahore consulate’s build- 2,000 RMB. the same time as efforts have stepped up to find a peaceful settlement to end the 17-year war in Afghanistan. There has been no let up At least 100,000 march in in the fighting, with both sides aiming to build a favourable Liberal youths look beyond Suu Kyi Jakarta ahead of elections position in advance of any peace talks. REUTERS ethnic minorities, including AFP paigning for next April’s general YANGON the Muslim Rohingya, as well JAKARTA election across the sprawling as curbs on the media and civil Southeast Asian archipelago. MYANMAR youth activist and society - presents a new chal- AROUND 100,000 people On Sunday, some 100,000 Militants abduct television host Thinzar Shun lenge for her administration. marched in Indonesia’s capi- people joined the peaceful ral- Lei Yi would once have called At stake is the future of tal Sunday to mark two years ly, with 23,000 officers secur- 40 truck drivers herself one of Aung San Suu Myanmar’s transition to- since a demonstration that led ing the event, Jakarta police in Afghanistan Kyi’s greatest fans. Now, she wards democracy after years to the fall of Jakarta’s Chris- spokesman Argo Yuwono said. is one of her most vocal critics. of military rule. tian ex-governor, as presiden- The demonstrators -- KABUL: Anti-government mili- The 27-year-old belongs With a general election tial candidates seek to rally many dressed in white and tants abducted 40 truck drivers to a small but high-profile looming in 2020, the coun- support ahead of next year’s carrying Islamic flags -- gath- in Afghanistan’s northern prov- group of liberal activists, try’s first civilian government general election. ered at the National Monu- ince of Samangan on Sunday, many former die-hard Suu in decades is confronted by Former governor Basuki ment, where former general police said. Kyi supporters, who are grow- growing divisions among ac- Tjahaja Purnama was voted and presidential candidate “Armed Taliban rebels ing increasingly disillusioned tivists who once coalesced out of office and later jailed Prabowo Subianto spoke. stopped 40 to 45 trucks carry- with the administration they around her National League for two years for blasphemy Subianto supported the ing coal in Khashak Dara village voted into power with sky- Thinzar Shun Lei Yi (left) speaks at a march for press freedom in for Democracy party. following the 2016 protests, in rally that led to Purnama’s of Dara-e-Suf Payen district ... high hopes three years ago. Yangon, Myanmar, recently. (REUTERS) NLD spokesman Myo a case seen as an example of ouster in December 2016, and and took their drivers, possibly “I lost my idol, I’m con- Nyunt said the party was try- rising religious intolerance in analysts say Sunday’s rally 40 drivers or more, to unknown fused, frustrated and lost,” While Suu Kyi continues to inspire devotion among many ing to win over young people, Muslim-majority Indonesia. may have been politically mo- locations,” a police spokesman said Thinzar Shun Lei Yi, who increasing the budget for ed- Indonesia, the world’s tivated to boost his chance of told Xinhua news agency. hosts an ‘Under 30’ talk show ordinary Burmese, the emergence of a dissenting youth ucation and supporting voca- most populous Muslim-ma- winning the presidential elec- Search operations are on a popular local website. movement presents a new challenge for her administration tional training programmes. jority country, has seen its tions set for April. underway for the release of the “Most of the activists and “The youth and the peo- reputation for pluralism erod- He will face President Joko drivers, the official said. youths are now thinking: ‘What intervene, and she won’t listen to inspire devotion among ple expected a lot from our ed by a surge in attacks on mi- Widodo, who has chosen con- In a similar incident, Taliban is next’, ‘What will happen?’, to civil society organisations,” many ordinary Burmese, the government,” he said. “We norities. servative cleric Ma’ruf Amin militants abducted 25 commut- ‘What can we do?’ At this stage, she said, using the honourific emergence of a dissenting couldn’t live up to their ex- Analysts say identity politics as his vice presidential can- ers in the neighboring Sari Pul Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is going for women in Myanmar. youth movement - driven by pectations, we admit. But we and rising intolerance are likely didate, a move analysts think province last week, according to her own way and nobody can While Suu Kyi continues anger over her handling of are doing our best.” to feature prominently -- along will bolster the president’s Is- local officials.(IANS) with the economy -- in cam- lamic credentials. 08 Monday, December 3, 2018

ESTABLISHED SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 PRINTED AT ALI BIN ALI PRINTING PRESS Opinion HAMAD BIN SUHAIM AL THANI CHAIRMAN ADEL ALI BIN ALI MANAGING DIRECTOR DR HASSAN MOHAMMED AL ANSARI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Editing The Genome, Even 2020 Presidential Race: To Save Lives, Is A Deathly Serious Business What To Expect From The profound risks of rigging biological source code is that once edits are made, they get carried from parent Trump, Democrats to child and grandchild and great-grandchild

T is a grave ethical misstep for a scientist to a scientist to manipulate the genetic code of manipulate the genetic code of human em- human embryos, as Chinese researcher He President Donald Trump has already publicly invited Mike Pence to be his bryos, as Chinese researcher He Jiankui Jiankui claims to have done, he says, to make claims to have done, he says, to make them them resistant to infection by the HIV virus. running mate again, for what that’s worth in Trumpworld resistant to infection by the HIV virus. Trained at Rice and Stanford universities, I ANDREW MALCOLM MCCLATCHY Not only because the technology is untest- He Jiankui offered no independent confirma- ed, and editing one piece of human DNA may tion or peer-reviewed scientific article to sup- TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE well have unanticipated effects in another port his claim. If it is true, the twins would part of the genome. represent the world’s first genetically edited Not only because these techniques, if per- babies. O one in their right–or left–mind fected, can be exploited to enable the privi- The ethical debate over “designer ba- would try to predict the 2020 presi- leged few to rig their heredity, bies” has focused on us- dential election this far out. But amplifying advantages that Not a lifesaver ing gene-editing to select we can analyze the fundamental wealth already delivers and al- such traits as eye color, Ndynamics and revealing history at lowing mothers and fathers to He Jiankui is rightly being intelligence or athletic play to anticipate and better understand tinker with everything from a prowess. But He focused what we’ll be witnessing as these next 700- child’s eye color to his or her treated as neither an inno- on another trait that is some days unfold in no doubt numerous likelihood of suffering from vator nor a lifesaver, but as highly prized in China: unexpected ways. clinical depression. an outlaw. It is a grave eth- resistance to HIV. All presidents say they’ll seek reelec- Especially chilling about ical misstep for a scientist What was reportedly tion to head off opponents and lame-duck the profound risks of rig- to manipulate the genetic done in China is called status. President Donald Trump already ging biological source code germ-line editing. It makes has. He’s even publicly invited Mike Pence is that once edits are made, code of human embryo changes in reproductive to be his running mate again, for what they get carried from parent Jiankui claims to make cells that would be passed that’s worth in Trumpworld. to child and grandchild and down to future genera- Trump could have a Republican pri- great-grandchild, modifying human embryos resistant to tions. That’s potentially mary challenger–someone like Ohio Guv humanity in ways that are es- infection by the HIV virus more consequential than John Kasich or Sen Jeff Flake of Arizona, sentially undetectable and can introducing a gene change who’ll be out of office with nothing to never be undone. in a single individual. So lose, or Sen Ben Sasse of Nebraska, who’s Far be it from us, as technology advances, understanding any downstream risks of gene- agreed to more media appearances recent- to rule out the possibility of ever allowing hu- editing is even more important. ly, a tell-tale sign of emergence. man DNA to be tweaked in vitro. An Embryologist Qin Jinzhou, said he They would present Trump as an un- If we have the means to forever extin- injected a gene editing tool in some of the predictable, disruptive force whose liberal guish congenital diseases that cause excru- embryos he handled. Embryologist Qin spending policies and behavior lost the ciating pain and early death, would we re- Jinzhou, above, said he injected a gene House in 2018–and as a candidate who is ally leave such a tool on the table? But such editing tool in some of the embryos he not a genuine Republican, which is true. power must be used in the rarest of circum- handled. We need to have greater confi- But he is president, which is quite pow- stances, under the strictest controls, only af- dence in the safety of editing genes to elimi- erful. He controls the Republican National crats did. They nominated the next in line, their 2020 field is largely unknown. Un- ter vetting all hazards to individual humans nate the possibility of what are called off- Committee. He added GOP seats in the Hillary Clinton–the tired face of old and less a lack of funds and votes winnows it and humanity at large. target effects. This is where you’re fixing the Senate and is steadily solidifying a con- new scandals that made the New York bil- down quickly, a surfeit of little-known Today, He Jiankui is rightly being treated regions you intended to change, but you’re servative judiciary. lionaire seem the least worst alternative. voices makes it more difficult for a single as neither an innovator nor a lifesaver, but making changes elsewhere in the DNA that Historically, primary challengers to She also often appeared sickly and ran articulate, reasonable Trump alternative as an outlaw. It is a grave ethical misstep for can cause harm down the road. sitting presidents have zero chance of win- a, uh, deplorable campaign with no central to emerge and embed his or her attractive, ning a party nomination. They do, how- message of hope or change. Her primary practiced personality in voter minds. ever, have an excellent chance of dooming opponent, Sen Bernie Sanders, excited Another serious threat would be a re- their party’s president. Think Ronald Rea- young voters, who often don’t show up play of the internal Democratic Party feed- gan versus Gerald Ford in 1976, Edward on election day. He is not a real Democrat ing frenzy that produced the shameless Kennedy versus Jimmy Carter in 1980, Pat and calls himself a socialist–traditionally a partisan overkill during Brett Kavanaugh’s Buchanan then Ross Perot versus George scary word for America’s slightly right-of- Supreme Court confirmation hearings. HW Bush in 1992. center national electorate. Overzealous House Democratic com- At the moment, Trump maintains No one knows, of course, what might mittee chairs seeking the holy grail of around 90 percent approval among GOP happen before the summer conventions of Trump’s impeachment could create the members. Part of that vast support is 2020. A major terrorist incident, for exam- kind of voter backlash the GOP ran into due to the absence of a viable alternative ple, could boost or batter Trump, depend- in the 1998 midterms after its Clinton im- and the presence of a booming economy. ing on how he handled it. A devastating peachment overreach. Strong economies can fade rather quickly, special counsel’s report could hurt badly. For better or worse, it’s safe to say however. Democrats will have a smorgasbord of Trump will also routinely insert his ad- Anyway, as the recent midterm House candidates to choose from, most of them visory and critical tweets into the the elections demonstrated, Americans do not pretty far from the center that usually wins other party’s process, which will delight vote out of gratitude. But they do vote out presidential elections. They are already or- media and suck oxygen from Demo- of fear and anger. ganizing offstage–senators, mayors, gov- crats, as designed. Rising interest rates, the impact of ernors and an aged ex-vice president. There is one other unknown factor: Trump’s trade tariffs, especially across In their wishful eyes the illegitimate Trump fatigue. No doubt he knows how the agricultural Heartland that fueled his billionaire usurper looks vulnerable. So to play an audience, to string it along 2016 electoral upset and a stumbling stock the field of self-appointed wannabes may and keep it coming back, as he did for 12 market, among other factors, could by well exceed the 17 on the Republican side years of good ratings with “The Appren- 2020 instill bad economic news and fears, of the aisle last time. tice.” But that reality show was weekly. which Americans do vote against. Remem- Barack Obama’s inattention to his Trump’s current executive producer gig ber “It’s the economy, stupid” in 1992? In party, and the resulting GOP steamroller is daily, sometimes hourly. The turmoil. 2016, Trump gained a crucial advantage at state and federal levels devastated much The firings. The ego. The palace in- not by anything he did, but by what Demo- of Democrats’ farm teams in 2016. So trigues. The abrupt reverses. (Tribune News Service)

An Island Of 500 Inhabitants & 9 Different Languages This arrangement, which linguists call “receptive multilingualism,”shows up all around the world. In some places, it’s accidental

MICHAEL ERARD which they can do because everyone else all over Warruwi, like between two men ing” it. Singer suspects that receptive TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE understands some or all of the languages working on fixing a fence, or between two multilingualism in Australia has been but doesn’t speak them. people at the shop.” around for a long time. The phenom- On South Goulburn Island, a small, This arrangement, which linguists call There are a variety of explanations for enon was noted by some of the earliest forested isle off Australia’s northern “receptive multilingualism,” shows up all this, Singer says. In the case of her mar- European settlers on late 18th-century coast, a settlement called Warruwi Com- around the world. In some places, it’s ac- ried friends, Richard didn’t speak Mawng, expeditions into the Australian interior. munity consists of some 500 people who cidental. Many English-speaking Anglos because he wasn’t originally from Warruwi “Although our natives and the stran- speak among themselves around nine who live in US border states, for instance, Community. gers conversed on a par, and understood different languages. This is one of the can read and comprehend quite a bit of If he did so, it might be perceived as a each other perfectly, yet they spoke dif- last places in Australia—and probably Spanish from being exposed to it. challenge to rules that exclude outsiders ferent dialects of the same language,” the world—where so many indigenous And countless immigrant children from claiming certain rights. Also, Yolngu- one settler wrote in a journal. languages exist together. learn to speak the language of their host Matha has more speakers, and those While Australia isn’t the only place in There’s the Mawng language, but country while retaining the ability to un- speakers tend to be less multilingual than the world where receptive multilingual- also one called Bininj Kunwok and an- derstand their parents’ languages. In a social lubricant. Singer and her hus- speakers of smaller languages. ism happens, one thing that makes it dif- other called Yolngu-Matha, and Burarra, other places, receptive multilingualism is band became friends with a local mar- More broadly, people at Warruwi Com- ferent in Warruwi is that those receptive Ndjébbana and Na-kara, Kunbarlang, a work-around for temporary situations. ried couple, Nancy Ngalmindjalmag and munity avoid simply switching to a shared skills have a status as real proficiencies. Iwaidja, Torres Strait Creole, and Eng- But at Warruwi Community, it plays a spe- Richard Dhangalangal, who had a boat language because there are social and Where the academic foreign-language lish. cial role. and trailer but no car, and the two cou- personal costs of doing so. Some families field tends to see such skills as language None of these languages, except Eng- Ruth Singer, a linguist at the Well- ples ended up going fishing and hunting, insist that their children speak only their half-learned, as an incomplete—or even lish, is spoken by more than a few thou- springs of Linguistic Diversity Project of and digging up turtle eggs on the beach. language, usually their father’s. Languages worse, failed—acquisition, at Warruwi sand people. Several, such as Ndjébbana the Australian National University, real- That’s when Singer noticed that Nan- are associated with particular pieces of a person can claim receptive skills in a and Mawng, are spoken by groups num- ized this by chance, and wrote about re- cy always spoke to Richard in Mawng, land or territory on the island, and clans language as part of their repertoire. bering in the hundreds. For all these ceptive multilingualism at Warruwi Com- but Richard always replied in Yolngu- claim ownership of that land, so languages Receptive multilingualism has been in- individuals to understand one another, munity recently in the journal Language Matha, even though Nancy also spoke are also considered to be owned by clans. stitutionalized in some places. In Switzer- one might expect South Goulburn to be and Communication. In 2006, for one fluent Yolngu-Matha. One can only speak the languages one has land, a country with four official languages an island of polyglots, or a place where of her trips for fieldwork on South Goul- “Once I started to work on multi- a right to speak—and breaking this restric- (from two different language families), re- residents have hashed out a pidgin to burn, Singer and her husband had a Toy- lingualism and tuned my ear into how tion can be seen as a sign of hostility. ceptive multilingualism has been built into share, like a sort of linguistic stone soup. ota truck shipped from Darwin by boat. people were using different languages,” Still, neither restriction applies to un- the educational system, such that children Rather, they just talk to one anoth- Though the island’s not very big, Singer wrote in an email, “I began to hear derstanding a language—or as Nancy put learn a local language, a second national er in their own language or languages, there aren’t many cars, so having one is receptive-multilingualism conversations it in an interview with Singer, to “hear- language, and English from an early age.

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‘Women wall’ in Kerala will whip VHP holds motorbike rally, pledges to build Ram temple in Ayodhya up communal IANS through various residential event,” VHP media organiser 2,100 colonies in Delhi would NEW DELHI areas on motorcycles raising Mahendra Rawat said. reach the Ramlila grounds to passion, warns slogans “Ramlala hum aaenge, The VHP, an affiliate of the make the event a successful THE Vishva Hindu Parishad mandir wahi banaaenge”, and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh one. “To garner public sup- Congress (VHP) on Sunday held a mo- organised meetings. (RSS), has planned to hold a port, the VHP along with so- torcycle rally here to send out “Around 2,000 Lord Ram “Dharam Sabha” (congrega- cial workers will also organise IANS a message about a “Dharam devotees participated in 148 tion of Hindu priests) at the ‘Prabhat Pheri’,” he said. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Sabha” being organised by separate motorcycle rallies. Ramlila Maidan here, two days In another meeting in them on December 9 to put Several meetings were organ- before the crucial Winter Ses- west Delhi’s Nangli village, THE Congress on Sunday con- pressure on the Narendra ised at the end of rallies in sion of Parliament, scheduled VHP Spokesperson Vinod demned the ‘women wall’ pro- Modi government to facilitate which the participants took to start on December 11 and Bansal said: “Only those test from Kasargode to the Ker- early construction of a Ram a pledge to make the Decem- Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) activists and other Hindu hardliners take continue till January 8. Rawat get an opportunity to sit in ala capital announced by Chief temple in Ayodhya. Hun- ber 9 ‘Dharam Sabha’ (in the part in a rally held by VHP in support of the demand for the Ram tem- said approximately 10,000 parliament who will help in Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for dreds of VHP supporters went national capital) a successful ple at disputed Ayodhya site, in Bangalore, India, on Sunday. (EPA-EFE) buses, carrying people from building Ram temple. January 1, saying it it will only whip up communal passions. Addressing the media, Leader of Opposition Ramesh Chennithala said it was rather strange that Vijayan was doing INDIA’S G20 DIPLOMACY KCR engages in what no Communist Chief Min- ister in the state had thought of. no-holds-barred “This ‘women wall’ will only help to polarize communities attack, says PM and compartmentalize people in the name of caste. What is Modi is a liar even more strange is that this IANS was decided at a meeting of HYDERABAD representatives with dozens of Hindu social organisations WITH barely three days to go where the Chief Secretary was for the campaigning to end for also present. Vijayan should the Telangana Assembly polls, see that this is not a state-spon- major contenders for power sored programme,” he said. are engaged in a no-holds- Saturday’s meeting was barred attack on each other. an attempt to garner support Leading the campaign following recent protests by of ruling Telangana Rashtra Hindu groups in Kerala over Samithi (TRS), its President the entry of women of all ages K Chandrashekhar Rao has to the Sabarimala temple post a termed PM Narendra Modi a Supreme Court verdict. ‘liar’ and Congress President Vijayan sent out invites to Rahul Gandhi a ‘joker’. over 150 social groups, of which Congress-led People’s around 70 took part and it was Front and Bharatiya Janata decided to use the #hashtag Party (BJP) leaders are return- that the purpose of the ‘women ing the favour in the same coin, wall’ would be ‘not to turn Ker- branding KCR and his family ala into a lunatic asylum’. members as ‘thieves’ and ‘loot- “Vijayan should release ers’ of the newly created state. minutes of the meeting... Re- KCR is known for using ports have surfaced that while choicest words in Telugu with Vijayan said all have pledged Telangana accent to run down support for the state govern- his rivals. Popular for his ora- ment on the stand taken by tory skills, he often lands him- them on the Sabarimala issue, self in controversies through some leaders who took part bitter verbal attacks. later said they disagreed.” “Is the country your father’s jagir (fief),” thundered KCR at an election rally last week targeting Modi over not NEWS allowing the state to increase Indian PM Narendra Modi (second right) gestures during a meeting with President of France Emmanuel Macron (let) during the G20 Summit, in Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires. (AFP) reservation for Muslims to 12 IN BRIEF percent. At another rally, he remarked that Modi has ‘Hin- Villages evacuated du Muslim disease’. as N Australia fires flare in extreme heat Modi talks economy, trade SYDNEY: Residents of two rural villages in fire-struck north-eastern Australia were advised to evacuate Sunday as temperatures soared to 40 degrees Celsius and tensions & terrorism at G20 winds reached 50 kilometres per hour on the seventh day of bushfires in the region. Indian PM emphasises on the need for pro-active and reformed multilateralism as the way forward Asaduddin Owaisi. Around 115 bushfires are raging in an area the size of IANS fugitive economic offend- Owaisi will have Belgium in central and north- BUENOS AIRES India will host G20 Summit in 2022, says PM Modi ers at the second session of to flee Hyderabad, ern Queensland. Queensland BUENOS Aires: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India will host the G20 Summit in the G20 Summit on Friday, says Adityanath Fire and Emergency Services PRIME Minister Narendra 2022, the year the country will celebrate the 75th Independence Day. Modi said there was a need advised residents to evacu- Modi stressed on coopera- “In that special year, India looks forward to welcoming the world to the G20 Summit! Come to for a joint effort by member HYDERABAD: Uttar Pradesh ate the villages of Winfield tion among G20 countries India, the world’s fastest growing large economy! Know India’s rich history and diversity, and experi- countries to form a mecha- Chief Minister Yogi Adity- Lowmead, north of the state on issues related to global ence the warm Indian hospitality,” he tweeted on Saturday. nism that denies entry and anath on Sunday said that capital Brisbane. (DPA) economy, trade tensions, At the closing ceremony of the two-day G20 Summit held here, the Prime Minister had request- safe havens to all fugitive if the BJP comes to power crude oil prices and terror- ed Italy to host the G20 annual summit in 2021 and let India host the international forum in 2022, economic offenders. in Telangana, MIM leader China supports second ism and fugitive economic said an official. India is pressing for the Asaduddin Owaisi and his US-N Korea summit, offenders, India’s G20 sher- Italy and other countries accepted Modi’s request, he said. Earlier, India was to host the summit extradition of high-profile younger brother Akbaruddin pa has said. in 2021 and Italy in 2022. (IANS) fugitive economic offenders will have to flee Hyderabad says foreign minister Addressing the media including Nirav Modi, Me- the way Nizam did. BUENOS Aires: China sup- here, Shaktikanta Das on hul Choksi and Vijay Mallya Addressing a Bharatiya ports a possible second Saturday said the current stressed on escalating trade IMF (International Mon- global value chain in the ag- among others. Janata Party election rally summit between North Ko- challenges being faced by tensions and its resultant etary Fund), the FATF (Fi- ricultural sector, Das said. The Prime Minister at Tandur near Hyderabad, rea and the United States, the global economy, espe- and collateral damages it nancial Action Task Force) The Prime Minister stressed it was time to fully he said the BJP would give Foreign Minister Wang Yi cially emerging economy caused to the least developed or other multilateral chan- wanted countries to “imme- implement and operation- security to all but would said following talks between space, were highlighted by countries and other emerg- nels and, of course, the UN diately” join the automatic alise various aspects of not allow anybody to the US and Chinese presi- Modi at the G20 Summit. ing economies, he added. and last but not the least, exchange of information. 11-point agenda against ter- spread anarchy. dents in Argentina at the “He highlighted the As regards the way for- G20,” Das said. “He highlighted the ef- rorism adopted in Hamburg The BJP leader was close of the G20 summit. threat of increasing financial ward, Modi emphasized on Modi highlighted that forts taken in regards to in 2017. apparently referring to the “China encourages the US vulnerabilities, mainly aris- the need for pro-active and any instability in the crude harnessing transformative He also called upon Majlis-e-Ittehadul Musli- and [North Korea] to work ing from monetary policies reformed multilateralism. oil prices put big pressure technologies, that is robot- countries to join the inter- meen (MIM) President and towards the same goal, of advanced economies and “He (Modi) talked about on the budgetary resources ics, data analytic, education national solar alliance and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin address each other’s legiti- oil price volatility,” Das said. various multilateral insti- and domestic finances of the technology, Fin-tech (Finan- spoke about global coalition Owaisi and his younger mate concerns and advance “The Prime Minister also tutions and stressed there emerging economies. cial Technology). He talked on disaster resilient infra- brother. He pointed out how denuclearization and estab- emphasized on unsynchro- is need to adopt policies of He also appealed for re- about democratization of the structure, Das said. Modi Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel lish a peace mechanism nized policies of advanced pro-active and reformed forming the World Trade technologies at the interna- said India will host the G20 had forced the Nizam (the on the Korean Peninsula,” economies and the uneven multilateralism, basically to Organisation (WTO) and tional level for global good.” Summit in 2022, the year ruler of erstwhile Hyderabad Wang said. (DPA) pace of revival of economies activate various multilateral sought dialogue on trade Presenting a nine-point New Delhi celebrates its State) to flee. (IANS) of various countries.” Modi channels, whether it is the and service in promoting action programme against 75th Independence Day. Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas wed in big fat India ceremony

AFP ceremony Saturday night. styling. “Ralph Lauren is hon- as Chopra is a vocal advocate NEW DELHI Chopra said the colourful ored to have dressed the couple for improving India’s atrocious “sangeet” performance, which as well as the members of their air pollution. BOLLYWOOD actress Priyan- featured ornate set changes and wedding party,” the designer Chopra–who won the Miss ka Chopra and American singer dozens of performers, started posted on Twitter on Saturday. World pageant in 2000 -- is Nick Jonas hosted an extrava- as a “fierce song and dance The couple got engaged in one of Bollywood’s most identi- gant concert Sunday for their competition” between their August, sharing photos on so- fiable stars and one of the few star-studded wedding guests as musical families. cial media showing them per- to have achieved success in the the couple tied the knot at a lav- “And what a performance forming a prayer ritual in tradi- West. ish Indian palace. it was. Each family telling our tional Indian garb. She starred in the ABC Chopra, 36, and Jonas, stories through song and dance, The wedding celebrations thriller series “Quantico” and 26 performed an opulent In- filled with lots of laughter and commenced with a traditional has released songs with US dian music and dance routine love,” she posted on Instagram Indian “mehndi” ceremony, chart-toppers including Pitbull as their friends and family Sunday. with Chopra’s arms and legs and The Chainsmokers. clapped along at the Umaid They were married in In- painted with henna dyes. Jonas first found success Bhawan palace in the western dia’s fabled “Blue City” with fa- The bride wore vibrant In- as a child star, as the frontman city of Jodhpur. mous guests including Jonas’s dian colours while Jonas was of The Jonas Brothers with his The multi-day festivities brother Joe Jonas and his fian- dressed in an embroidered kur- two siblings. –dubbed India’s “wedding of cee, British actress and “Game ta, an elaborate tunic. The brothers hailed from a the year”–continued into the of Thrones” star Sophie Turner. That ceremony was capped deeply devout Christian fam- night with a Hindu ritual for US fashion designer Ralph off with a vibrant fireworks ily and presented a wholesome the superstar couple, who ex- Lauren said the label had also Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra (center right) and American singer Nick Jonas (left) during their wedding show over the city of Jodhpur – image, including wearing pu- changed vows in a Christian been involved in the event’s celebration along with friends and relatives at Umaid Bhawan palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. (AFP) attracting some criticism online rity rings to promote chastity. 10 Monday, December 3, 2018 Gulf / Middle East Iran vows to continue missile tests after US allegation

REUTERS listic missile in violation of the This is outside the framework ed.” Iranian Foreign Ministry gramme in exchange for an DUBAI 2015 international agreement of (nuclear) negotiations and spokesman Bahram Qasemi end to international sanctions. on the Iranian nuclear pro- part of our national security, also said Iranian missiles were The resolution says Iran IRAN said on Sunday it would gramme, from which Wash- for which we will not ask any purely defensive and added, is “called upon” to refrain for continue missile tests to build ington has withdrawn. country’s permission,” Shek- “There is no Security Council up to eight years from work on up its defences and denied this “Missile tests...are carried archi said. resolution prohibiting missile ballistic missiles designed to was in breach of UN resolu- out for defence and the country’s He did not confirm or deny programme and missile tests deliver nuclear weapons. tions following US allegations deterrence, and we will continue Iran had tested a new missile. by Iran”. Iran has repeatedly said its that Tehran had tested a new this,” Brigadier- General Abol- Earlier, US National Se- UN Resolution 2231 en- missile programme is purely missile capable of carrying fazl Shekarchi, spokesman for curity Adviser John Bolton shrined Iran’s 2015 nuclear defensive and denied its mis- multiple warheads. Iran’s armed forces, was quoted tweeted: “Iran just test-fired deal with Britain, China, siles are capable of being US Secretary of State Mike as saying by the semi-official an INF-range ballistic mis- France, Germany, Russia and tipped with nuclear warheads, Pompeo on Saturday con- Tasnim news agency. sile capable of reaching Israel the United States in which or that it has any intent of Iranian naval forces inaugurate new domestically made destroyer demned what he called Iran’s “We will continue to both and Europe. This provocative Tehran curbed its disputed developing nuclear weapons Sahand in southern port of Bandar Abbas, Iran, on Saturday. (EPA-EFE) testing of a medium-range bal- develop and test missiles. behavior cannot be tolerat- uranium enrichment pro- through uranium enrichment. Iran arrests Erdogan suggests expert over Independents dominate spy links another summit to AFP Bahrain’s parliament discuss Syria’s Idlib TEHRAN DPA an October 15 deadline to AN Iranian fertility expert MOSCOW/ISTANBUL withdraw and shelling from accused of working with for- after run-off elections both sides has continued. eign “espionage networks” to TURKISH President Recep Erdogan’s meeting with downplay the country’s popu- Tayyip Erdogan has suggested Putin was the second between lation crisis has been arrested, a fresh summit between him- the two leaders in two weeks. state news agency IRNA con- self and the leaders of Russia, The Russian leader was in Is- firmed on Sunday. France and Germany to dis- tanbul for a ceremony to mark It did not give details of the cuss the situation in the Syrian the completion of a section of charges, but quoted a lawyer rebel stronghold of Idlib, Rus- an offshore natural gas pipe- who named the expert as Mei- sian media reported. line on November 19. manat Hosseini Chavoshi. After a meeting with Rus- Their meeting on Saturday She is listed by the Univer- sian President Vladimir Putin was extended after Putin was sity of Melbourne as working on the sidelines of the G20 left with a hole in his schedule at its School of Population and summit in Buenos Aires on following US President Don- Global Health, published wide- Saturday, Erdogan said the ald Trump’s cancellation of ly on Iran’s once-lauded fertili- pair had discussed Syria and their own meeting over Rus- ty and family-planning policies. that it would be “right” to hold sia’s seizing of Ukrainian ships On Saturday, hardline another summit, according to last weekend. newspaper Kayhan reported the TASS news agency. Erdogan meanwhile spent the arrest of several popula- Erdogan, Putin, German 50 minutes with Trump, Turk- tion “activists... who, under the Chancellor Angela Merkel and ish state news agency Anadolu cover of scientific activities, French President Emmanuel reported, without giving any had infiltrated state bodies”. Macron previously met in Is- further details. It said they manipulated tanbul in October in a bid to re- The Turkish president lat- statistics and handed sensitive launch a peace process to end er told reporters that the pair information to Iran’s enemies Syria’s seven-year civil war. had discussed issues includ- as part of efforts at “cultural Idlib is the rebels’ last ing Syria and an anticipated and social invasion”. stronghold. In September Rus- fine against Turkish state-run Iran was once considered sia and Turkey reached a deal lender Halkbank related to an international success story to establish a demilitarised sanctions on Iran. in population control, bring- buffer zone in the enclave, a Global trade is getting ing birth rates down from move that prevented a major “even more chaotic,” Erdogan seven per woman in the 1980s government offensive there. said, adding that unilateral de- to 1.66 in 2016, according to Voters queue in front of the 1st District polling center in Muharraq island north of the Bahraini capital Manama on Saturday. (AFP) However militants have cisions by some countries were World Bank figures. remained in the area despite harming global institutions. monarchy’s legislature. The ist party, claimed one seat for Non-party candidates six other seats have gone to Bahrain has closed the first time since it was set candidates with political af- opposition groups, up in 2011. Egypt’s ex-president win 34 of the 40 seats filiations, a breakdown of the barred members The election was Bahrain’s Pro-Syrian Lebanese politician urges Mubarak no-show in the polls boycotted results showed. from running in elec- second since pro-reform pro- calm after aide killed by gunfire at Morsi’s retrial The results have reshaped tions and prosecut- tests inspired by the Arab by opposition the legislature: 37 of the law- Spring revolts erupted in the BEIRUT: A pro-Syrian Lebanese politician urged calm on Sunday af- CAIRO: Former Egyptian presi- makers will serve in the as- ed scores of people, country in 2011. ter one of his aides was killed by gunfire during a police attempt to dent Hosni Mubarak failed to DPA sembly for the first time. Six many described by In June, the outgoing leg- bring him in for questioning over accusations of stirring civil strife. make an expected court ap- MANAMA of the incoming lawmakers human rights groups islature passed a contested Wiam Wahhab, a Druze ally of the powerful Shi’ite group pearance on Sunday to testify are women - a first for Bah- as activists, in mass bill on political rights, a step Hezbollah who has close ties to Damascus, has been at the heart in a retrial of his successor in INDEPENDENTS have won rain. trials since 2011 the opposition said was aimed of rising political tension over the last week with a series of verbal connection with a mass prison most seats in Bahrain’s parlia- Political parties doubled at barring leaders and mem- attacks on Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri. break during the 2011 uprising ment after a two-round elec- their presence from three bers of dissolved political par- Hariri supporters lodged a legal complaint against him after a that led to his ouster. tion that the opposition boy- to six lawmakers in the new ties from running in the vote. video surfaced in which he was widely perceived to direct obscene Mubarak, who was forced cotted, according to official parliament, but a closer look an ultra-conservative Salafist Bahrain has closed oppo- insults at the Hariri family, including the late prime minister Rafik out of office in the 2011 pro- results released on Sunday. revealed a major shake-up in group, won an additional seat, sition groups, barred mem- al-Hariri, without naming them. tests against his 30-year rule, The first round was held the composition of the seats. bringing its total to three. bers from running in elec- The tension has cast another shadow over efforts to form a had been ordered by the public on November 24, and the sec- The Islamic Tribune Par- The Democratic Tribune, tions and prosecuted scores new national unity government more than six months since an prosecutors to give testimony ond on Saturday. ty, the Muslim Brotherhood’s a communist party, secured of people, many described by election, with rival parties still unable to agree on how to share in the retrial of Mohamed Morsi Independents have won political arm, lost its only two seats, and the National human rights groups as activ- out portfolios in the new cabinet. (REUTERS) and 26 other defendants. (DPA) 34 of the 40 seats in the Gulf seat, while Al-Asalah Party, Unity Gathering, a national- ists, in mass trials since 2011. Israel releases Arab governor of Jerusalem to house arrest Netanyahu denies bribery after police recommend indictment AFP tober of America-Palestinian Gheith has been under want to harass him,” he said fol- AFP examining the issue, will reach JERUSALEM Issam Akel, who is accused of probe over suspicions he lowing Sunday’s hearing. JERUSALEM the same conclusion: that involvement in selling an east was involved in the He said they did not want there was nothing because AN Israeli court on Sunday Jerusalem building to Jewish him to remain Jerusalem gov- ISRAELI Prime Minister Ben- there is nothing. released the Palestinian gover- buyers. Such sales are consid- Palestinian Authority’s arrest ernor. “They don’t like the jamin Netanyahu denied brib- The head of the opposition nor of Jerusalem from deten- ered treasonous among Pales- in Oct of America-Palestinian position.” Gheith had been ar- ery allegations against him and Labour party, Avi Gabbay, re- tion to house arrest for three tinians concerned with Israeli Issam Akel, who is accused rested for several days in Oc- his wife after police recom- newed his call for Netanyahu days as part of an investigation settlers buying property in an- of involvement in selling an tober and was also taken for mended their indictments in a to resign after the latest rec- related to a land sale. nexed east Jerusalem. east Jerusalem building to questioning a number of times corruption probe on Sunday. ommendations were released. Adnan Gheith, who was ar- Police also suspect Gheith in recent weeks, with his office “These recommendations The attorney general will rested on November 25, will be of recruiting Palestinian resi- Jewish buyers raided on November 4. were determined and leaked now decide whether to bring confined to his home through dents of Jerusalem to the PA Palestinian governor of Jerusa- Israel meanwhile has even before the investigations indictments in the case, Tuesday, Jerusalem magistrate armed forces, which Israel says lem Adnan Gheith Geith’s lawyer, Rami Oth- halted security coordination began,” Netanyahu said in a which centres on regulatory court justice Chavi Toker ruled. violates the 1993 Oslo accords. man, said the court’s decision to with the PA in the Jerusalem statement after the third rec- benefits allegedly granted Police have been investi- Palestinian officials have over Akel’s case. release his client to house arrest area, Major General Adnan ommended indictment against to telecommunications firm gating Gheith over suspicions condemned his arrest and Israelis, as well as US am- proved the case was not serious. Al-Dumeiri, spokesman for him in recent months. Bezeq in exchange for posi- he was involved in the Pales- claim it is intended to pressure bassador David Friedman, “The mountain gave birth to the Palestinian security forces, “I’m sure that in this case tive coverage from a related tinian Authority’s arrest in Oc- the Palestinian leadership have called for Akel’s release. a mouse,” Othman said. “They told AFP. the relevant authorities, after media company. Pope lights candle for children of Syria Yemen sterilises Sanaa water supplies AFP Syria” Christmas initiative was VATICAN CITY launched Sunday by Aid to the Church in Need, a Catholic as cholera outbreak picks up again POPE Francis lit a candle at charity. the Vatican on Sunday for vic- The tall candle, which REUTERS the team sterilises the house tims of conflicts around the rocked slightly in the wind SANAA and 20 houses around it,” Na- world, and in particular the on the papal windowsill, was beel Abdullah al-Wazeer, the children of war-torn Syria. decorated by a local craftsman AUTHORITIES in the Houthi- Houthis’ minister of water, “Advent is a time of hope. from the Bab Touma quarter held Yemeni capital Sanaa are told Reuters in Sanaa. Right now, my hope is for of Damascus in Syria and bore sterilising water supplies at “We worked from house to peace for the children of Syria, the photos of some 40 children, wells, distribution networks and house and on sterilising water tormented by a war that has most of them from Aleppo. houses to help stem the world’s wells. We also worked on bus- lasted eight years,” he said af- Syria’s war has killed more worst outbreak of cholera. mounted tanks, which trans- ter the Angelus prayer. than 360,000 and displaced Nearly four years of war port water in the private sector “I am lighting a candle Pope Francis lights a candle for millions, with over 13 million crippled healthcare and sani- to the citizens, as well as steri- along with the many Syrian aid and solidarity for the people people in the country in need tation systems in Yemen, lising local institutions which children and believers across of Syria during his Sunday Ange- of humanitarian aid. where some 1.2 million sus- People collect drinking water from charity tap amid fears of a new distribute water.” the world who are lighting lus prayer on Sunday. (AFP) The UN Children’s Fund pected cholera cases have cholera outbreak in Sanaa, Yemen. (REUTERS) Adel Moawada, director theirs,” he said, as he put warned last month that a fund- been reported since 2017, with general of technical affairs at match to wick in the window “May the flame of hope ing gap and the start of winter 2,515 deaths. double the average rate for the after ousting the internation- Sanaa’s main water sanitation of the papal apartment, which also reach all those who are could leave nearly one million The World Health Organiza- first eight months of 2018. ally recognised government plant, said there are currently overlooks Saint Peter’s Square. victims of conflicts and ten- children, including Syrians, tion warned in October that the Most cases have been re- from Sanaa in 2014. 20 automated chlorination “Let these flames of hope sions around the world, near “out in the cold” and prone to outbreak is accelerating again ported in areas held by the “We receive information of units installed in wells directly dispel the shadows of war!” and far”. dangerous diseases in the Mid- with roughly 10,000 suspected Houthi movement, which con- reported cases of cholera from linked to the capital’s water the pontiff said. The “Candles for Peace in dle East and North Africa. cases now reported per week, trols most population centres the Ministry of Health, then distribution network. Europe / Americas Monday, December 3, 2018 11 Nations pressed to tackle ‘urgent threats’ at UN climate talks

more.” The threat posed to humanity by warming Thousands of Belgians march to In a rare intervention, highlight dangers of global warming presidents of previous UN cli- planet has never been worse: UN climate chief mate summits issued a joint AFP tating brunt are pushing for BRUSSELS: Thousands of people marched on Sunday in Brus- statement as the talks got un- KATOWICE, POLAND richer states to make good on sels urging the Belgian government to respect its commitments derway, calling on states to the promises they made in the on countering climate change as a United Nations conference take “decisive action... to tack- WITH the direst environmen- 2015 Paris agreement. on keeping global warming in check begins in Poland. le these urgent threats”. tal warnings yet still ringing In Paris three years ago, Belgian police said some 65,000 people participated to Sun- “The impacts of climate in their ears, nations gathered countries committed to limit day’s ‘Claim The Climate’ demonstration. change are increasingly hard in Poland on Sunday for a UN global temperature rises to Demonstrators called for “ambitious” climate policies to limit to ignore,” said the statement. summit aimed at heading off well below two degrees Celsius global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius in line with goals set by the “We require deep transforma- the “urgent threat” of runaway (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit), and Paris Agreement in 2015. Organisers of the climate march tions of our economies and so- climate change. to the safer cap of 1.5C if at all urged more renewable energy, more cycling paths and cleaner cieties.” The UN talks come at a possible. But with only a sin- People hold a banner reading ‘Save our planet, save our future’ in air, through “a socially just transition”. (REUTERS) At the COP24 climate crucial juncture in mankind’s gle degree Celsius of warming Brussels on Sunday. (AFP) talks, nations must agree to a response to planetary warm- so far, the world has already rulebook palatable to all 183 ing. The smaller, poorer na- seen a crescendo of deadly ricanes made more destruc- “Climate change impacts tricia Espinosa told journalists session. “This reality is telling states who have ratified the tions that will bare its devas- wildfires, heatwaves and hur- tive by rising seas. have never been worse,” Pa- after Sunday’s first negotiating us that we need to do much Paris deal.

Canada to reassess Cuba presence over Ex-FBI chief Comey diplomat brain trauma UK opposition presses drops challenge to US AFP OTTAWA House panel subpoena CANADA said on Saturday it will send a delegation to Cuba for publication of full over 2016 poll probe next week to reevaluate its presence there after another diplomat was diagnosed with a REUTERS that has never previously mysterious brain injury that has WASHINGTON been granted by a judge in affected several dozen North the United States. American envoys to the island. Brexit legal advice FORMER FBI Director At the heart of the case is Since 2016, 13 Canadians James Comey on Sunday whether the panel should be and 25 Americans have all withdrew his bid to quash able to force Comey to testify reported similar unexplained Labour’s threat is yet another hurdle May must clear before parliament votes on Dec 11 a congressional subpoena in secret about the FBI’s in- symptoms, including dizzi- compelling him to testify vestigations into former Sec- ness, fatigue, headaches, hear- in secret about the bureau’s retary of State Hillary Clin- ing and vision complications, decisions on investigations ton’s use of a private email a loss of balance, nausea and ahead of the 2016 presiden- an inability to concentrate. tial election, his lawyer said. A judge had been set to “A delegation of senior of- Comey agreed to sit issue a ruling on Comey’s ficials will return to Cuba next down for a closed-door week to review Canada’s cur- deposition on Friday. Re- request to quash the sub- rent operations and determine publicans on the US House poena and halt congres- how we can further reduce the of Representatives Judici- sional proceedings - a risks to our diplomatic staff,” ary Committee pledged to request that has never foreign ministry spokesman provide Comey with a full previously been granted Richard Walker told AFP. transcript within 24 hours He said Canada was con- of his testimony, and he will by a judge in the US sidering all options, without be permitted to “make any or offering details. all of that transcript public,” server and whether Presi- The Canadian government Comey’s lawyer David Kelley dent Donald Trump’s cam- said on Thursday it had al- told Reuters in a statement. paign colluded with Russia. lowed employees currently in In addition, a repre- The Republican-led in- Cuba to return home, if they sentative from the FBI will quiry has been lambasted wanted to. attend to help advise Comey by Democrats as a partisan on what matters related to effort to undermine Special the bureau he may divulge. Counsel Robert Mueller’s Comey and the Repub- investigation into Russian Spain’s Andalusia lican lawmakers reached interference in the 2016 US the new agreement the day election. region votes in key before lawyers were to ap- Moscow denies med- test for PM Sanchez pear at a court hearing. Ear- dling and Trump denies lier on Sunday, committee campaign collusion, calling REUTERS chairman Bob Goodlatte the Mueller investigation a SEVILLE said he expected Comey to political witch hunt. drop the legal challenge. Comey, who was fired by VOTERS went to the polls A judge had been set to Trump in May 2017, is seen in Spain’s Andalusia region (File photo) Demonstrators carry banners and flags as they participate in the People’s March demanding a ‘People’s Vote’ on thefinal Brexit issue a ruling on Comey’s as an important witness into on Sunday in a first electoral deal, in central London on the second anniversary of the 2016 referendum. (AFP) request to quash the sub- whether Trump tried to ob- test for Prime Minister Pedro poena and halt congression- struct the special counsel’s Sanchez, whose minority gov- REUTERS economically to the EU but no ment and parliament,” he told al proceedings - a request investigation. ernment has struggled to pass LONDON longer with a say over the rules. Sky News. a budget since taking office May often says her deal British media said the con- last summer. BRITAIN’S main opposition will protect jobs and end free I don’t want to go down this tempt move was also support- The election in Spain’s Labour Party said on Sunday movement. She hopes her path but if they don’t ed by the small Northern Irish most populous region, a it would press for contempt argument that it is the only produce it tomorrow then we party which props up May’s Macron surveys damage after stronghold for Sanchez’s rul- proceedings against the gov- feasible deal with the EU and will start contempt minority government, under- ing Socialists for decades, is ernment if Prime Minister that voting it down will raise lining her precarious position Paris riots, calls for talks taking place amid a fragment- Theresa May fails to produce the risks of a “no-deal” Brexit proceedings. This would be a in parliament. ed political landscape in which the full legal advice she has re- or no Brexit at all will concen- collision course between the The government has AFP Francois de Rugy met repre- major parties struggle to se- ceived on her Brexit deal. trate minds. government and parliament promised to give lawmakers PARIS sentatives of the “yellow vests” cure majorities. The threat is yet another Labour has said it will vote access to the legal analysis of last week but failed to con- At 1300 GMT turnout was hurdle May must clear before against the deal. On Sunday Spokesman Keir Starmer the Brexit deal and Attorney FRENCH President Emma- vince them to end the protests. down almost 4 percent com- parliament votes on December its Brexit spokesman, Keir General Geoffrey Cox will nuel Macron on Sunday sur- The government has not pared to the same point in the 11 on her deal for Britain’s exit Starmer, increased the pres- has taken for a generation and make a statement to parlia- veyed the damage from a day ruled out imposing a state day during Andalusia’s last re- from the European Union, its sure on May by saying Labour it’s obviously important that ment on Monday. Opposition of riots across Paris and led of emergency to combat the gional election in 2015. Both biggest shift in foreign and trade would start contempt proceed- we know the full legal implica- parties suspect it will only of- crisis talks that ended with protests, which began over Sanchez’s Socialists and the policy for more than 40 years. ings against the government if tions of what the prime min- fer a summary of that advice. a call for further talks with fuel taxes but have grown into main opposition party are pre- With the odds looking it did not publish its legal ad- ister wants us to sign up to,” “This is an unprecedented anti-government activists wider anger over Macron’s dicted to win fewer seats than stacked against her, May is vice. He also said Labour would Starmer said. situation and that’s why we’ve who have staged two weeks of agenda. they did last time around. touring the country and me- seek a vote of no confidence in “I don’t want to go down got an unprecedented situa- protests. The president earlier as- Polls predict the far right dia studios to try to win over the government if she lost the this path ... (but) if they don’t tion just tomorrow when the Macron held crisis talks sessed the damage at the Arc could win its first seats since critics including both euro- vote, a widely forecast outcome. produce it tomorrow then we attorney general will be mak- with the prime minister, inte- de Triomphe, the massive the 1970s, bringing a national- sceptics and europhiles who “In nine days time, parlia- will start contempt proceed- ing a statement to parliament,” rior minister and top security monument to France’s war ist surge that has swept other say the deal will leave Britain ment has got to take probably ings. This would be a collision Conservative Party Chairman service officials to forge a re- dead at the top of the famous European countries to Spain. a diminished state, still linked the most important decision it course between the govern- Brandon Lewis told Sky News. sponse to the violence that left Champs Elysees avenue, hundreds injured nationwide. where rioters scrawled graffiti Prime Minister Edouard and ransacked the ticketing Philippe has been asked to and reception areas. meet protest organisers and Inside, rioters smashed in Solemn preparations for national farewell to Bush party leaders as part of a “con- the iconic face of a sculpture, stant wish for dialogue,” the a partial reproduction of the Donald Trump -- who had Elysee Palace said. victory allegory “La Marseil- Trump’s plane to often clashed with the more Environment Minister laise” by Francois Rude. staid and centrist Bush family collect Bush casket -- has declared a national day of mourning. for days-long homage The week’s events begin AFP at 1630 GMT Monday, when Spanish boat with migrants HOUSTON Bush’s remains are to be flown aboard the presidential Boeing on board can land in Malta SOLEMN preparations were 747 known as Air Force One underway on Sunday for -- made available at Trump’s DPA coast 10 days ago but the ship’s America’s national farewell to direction -- from Houston to VALLETTA captain was unable to secure George HW Bush, whose cas- Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. approval from Italy or Malta ket is to be flown from Texas Bush will lie in state in the A SPANISH fishing boat with to bring the rescued people to to Washington aboard a presi- Former US president People hold a vigil on the campus of Texas A&M University outside the Rotunda of the US Capitol from migrants rescued off the coast a safe port. dential aircraft to lie in state at George HW Bush George HW Bush Presidential Library Center on Saturday. (AFP) Monday evening Wednesday of Libya on board has permis- The captain of the boat, the the start of a days-long state morning, under the watchful sion to land in Malta, ending Nuestra Madre Loreto, told homage. Michelle Obama cancels Berlin, Paris book tour for Bush Sr’s funeral gaze of an around-the-clock a days-long stand-off over the Spanish newspaper El Pais The 41st president died honours guard. where they would be allowed that the migrants refused to be Friday, aged 94, at his home LOS ANGELES: Michelle Obama, the former first lady of the United States, has cancelled her upcom- The casket will then be to disembark. taken back to Libya, which is in Texas -- “a very gentle and ing book tour events in Berlin and Paris to attend the funeral of former president George HW Bush. transported to the cathedral for The eleven migrants on embroiled in a civil war. peaceful passing,” his lifelong Obama, whose recently published memoir ‘Becoming’ became a bestseller, was scheduled to the funeral service -- the fourth board are now allowed to dis- Tensions over the fate of mi- friend and advisor James Bak- visit Paris on December 5 and Berlin on December 6. Funeral services for the former president will there of a former president. embark on the island, Spain’s grants rescued at sea have run er said Sunday on ABC. be held in Washington on December 5 and in Houston, Texas, on December 6. Trump has said he and Deputy Prime Minister Carmen high since the summer, when To commemorate the first “It’s important to me to join the Bush family in celebrating President George HW Bush’s exem- wife Melania will attend. Doz- Calvo said Sunday in Madrid. Italy’s government announced former president to die since plary life,” Obama said in a tweet. ens of foreign leaders and US Calvo said the Spanish its ports were closed to all res- Gerald Ford in 2006, officials “This will unfortunately preclude my visits to Paris and Berlin. I’ve been deeply touched by the luminaries are expected. government had strived from cued people. Malta has barred have announced a detailed, enthusiasm for my memoir, and I’m working to reschedule my trip for next year.” (DPA) Former Canadian prime the start to obtain permission boats with refugees from land- four-day schedule of celebra- minister Brian Mulroney told for the boat to arrive in the ing on several occasions. tory services and homages, Politico he will deliver one of closest safe port. Both countries want to see organised with military pre- force charged with protecting Its culmination will be ton’s National Cathedral on several eulogies at the service, The fishing vessel rescued arriving migrants distributed cision by the Pentagon task the US capital. a state funeral at Washing- Wednesday, a day President at Bush’s request. the migrants off the Libyan throughout Europe. Deutsche Bank chief www.facebook.com/QatarTribune dismisses takeover www.youtube.com/QatarTribuneChannel speculation PAGE 14 www.twitter.com/Qatar_Tribune

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DOW25,538.46 QE 10,316.96 SENSEX 36,194.30 GOLD 1,226.00 US, China declare 90-day trade war +199.62 PTS -47.58 PTS +23.89 PTS -0.36% truce after Trump-Xi talks PAGE 14 PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 14.22 BRENT 59.46 -0.75% WTI 50.93 -1.01% SILVER -1.28% All set for Qamco’s QSE listing on Dec 10 Qamco’s constitutive general assembly met on Sunday to approve the company’s status as a legal entity after the allocation of IPO shares

SATYENDRA PATHAK DOHA

QATAR Aluminium Manu- Qamco’s IPO was a major facturing Company (Qamco) success. The IPO witnessed is expected to be listed on a strong demand from Qatari Qatar Stock Exchange as per nationals. The IPO was schedule on December 10 af- oversubscribed 2.5 times, ter the company’s constitutive general assembly meeting on reflecting their confidence in Sunday unanimously passed the country’s economy and all the agenda including an- its capital market nouncing the final establishment of the company as a legal Qamco Chairman entity in the country. Abdurrahman Ahmed al Shaibi Addressing sharehold- ers at the constitutive general assembly meeting in Doha, they are allotted the sub- Qamco Chairman Abdurrah- scribed number of shares. A man Ahmed al Shaibi said, total of 5 percent of the issued “Qamco’s initial public offer- shares capital of Qamco has ing (IPO) was a major success. been allotted to the General The IPO witnessed a strong Retirement & Social Insurance demand from Qatari nation- Authority. als. The IPO was oversub- According to market ana- scribed 2.5 times, reflecting lysts, the Qamco shares are their confidence in the coun- expected to do well in the sec- try’s economy and its capital ondary market as well. market.” “The oversubscription “The support and guidance of Qamco IPO reflects the provided by the regulators Qatar Aluminium Manufacturing Company board of directors at the company’s constitutive general assembly meeting in Doha on Sunday. strength of Qatar’s economy. were the basis for the success- We anticipate a lot of buyers in ful preparation of the initial appointed as external auditor ment of Qamco and the ex- The IPO subscription for Qamco with proposed issued with the shares offered to in- the secondary market once it public offering. We completed till the end of the fiscal year penses incurred in establishing listing Qamco on Qatar Stock share capital of QR5.58 billion, dividual investors being more is open for buying and selling the required procedures as per ended December 31, 2018, a the company was also unveiled Exchange started on Octo- or approximately $1.5 billion, than 2.5 times oversubscribed. on the Qatar Stock Exchange,” the schedule,” Shaibi said. official said. The appointment during the meeting. ber 30 after Qatar Petroleum divided into 558,011,999 ordi- Later, based on the IPO representative of a Doha- The constitutive general as- of external auditor for the up- The offering and list- (QP) authorised the transfer nary shares. Qatar Petroleum subscription results, 1,412 of- based brokerage firm said. sembly meeting also approved coming fiscal year will be an- ing expenses amounted to of its entire 50 percent stake in offered 273,425,880 ordinary fer shares were allocated to “It would enhance the the articles of association and nounced during the annual QR27,342,588, representing Qatalum to Qamco and offered shares of Qamco to public. each individual investor as much needed liquidity and appointment of external audi- general assembly meeting to one percent of the proceeds 49 percent of Qamco’s issued After the IPO subscription the maximum. In the case of give investors more choice in tors and determines their fees. be held early next year, he said. of the offering, a statement is- shares in the IPO. period was over, QP confirmed investors subscribing for less the country’s stock market,” Ernst & Young (EY) was A report on the establish- sued by the company said. QP is the sole founder of that it was heavily subscribed, than this maximum amount, he said. More than 13,000 apply to run Bolstering private sectors key to more 45 Al Furjan shops, says QDB TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK robust Qatar-UK economic ties: Kuwari DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK QATAR Development Bank DOHA (QDB) has received 13,266 applications for operations QATAR looks forward to en- rights of 45 retail shops that hancing its economic ties with are part of the first phase of the UK to strengthen bilateral the Al Furjan Markets project. investments and trade, Minis- QDB will pick the success- ter of Commerce and Industry ful applicants through a raffle HE Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari draw to be held on December said in Doha on Sunday. 11 in Doha. This could be achieved The Al Furjan Markets only by bolstering the private project is a unique govern- sectors in the two countries, ment initiative to develop the minister added, while ad- retail markets on different The Al Furjan Markets project aims to develop retail markets in dressing the second session of government-owned plots in remote areas of Qatar. the Qatar-UK Joint Ministeri- diverse residential areas to al Commission on Economic, make life easy for people re- the final applicants will be has taken all the required Commercial and Technical siding in remote areas. transparent as the entire pro- measures to overcome and Cooperation. The project was launched cess is fully automated and control any obstacles or diffi- The session, which be- in May 2013 and the first is being supervised by an in- culties that might complicate gan on Sunday in Doha, ex- phase consists of 42 plots ternational audit firm under any procedure associated plored prospects of coopera- within three municipalities the supervision of a commit- with the raffle draw and ap- tion across various sectors Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari and UK’s Minister of State for Trade Policy in Qatar — Doha, Rayyan and tee composed of QDB mem- plicants are required to de- of mutual interest to both George Hollingbery sign the minutes of the second session of the Qatar-UK Joint Ministerial Commission Al Daayen. The total capacity bers and other governmental posit some funds or relevant countries. Kuwari and UK’s on Economic, Commercial and Technical Cooperation held in Doha on Sunday. of the entire project is around stakeholders. licences as a form of guaran- Minister of State for Trade 645 shops. Between October An integrated electronic tee. Policy George Hollingbery plans, he said, noting that noting that the second ses- 21 and November 19, QDB in- system has been developed to Al Furjan mobile appli- co-chaired the session, which the nation was seeking new Joint session sion of the Qatar-UK Joint vited applications for running allow applicants to apply for cation does not require any brought together representa- deals with the UK and other Commission presents an 45 shops that were part of the the Al Furjan markets Project administrative or financial tives of a number of govern- strategic partners around the The second session of the opportunity to build on the first phase. through Al Furjan mobile ap- requirement, as it aims to ment agencies. world to capitalise on its stra- Qatar-UK Joint Ministerial achievements of the first ses- And the response has been plication, which can be down- facilitate the application pro- “The meeting marks an- tegic location between East Commission on Economic, sion of the commission and overwhelming, the bank said loaded from Apple Store or cess for citizens and encour- other milestone in the devel- and West, in a bid to attract Commercial and Technical reflects the keenness of both in a statement on Sunday. Google Play. age them to apply for Al Fur- opment of the British-Qatari foreign investments into its Cooperation held in Doha countries on strengthening The raffle draw to select Qatar Development Bank jan markets project. relations and demonstrates ambitious infrastructure pro- cooperation. that the ties remain strong,” jects. on Sunday explored coop- “It’s a pleasure to be here Kuwari said. In this context, Qatar eration prospects across in Qatar today, and I look for- The minister said Qatar is offers investors numerous various sectors of mutual ward to further joint efforts keen to enhance cooperation incentives within the frame- interest to both countries. to develop our trade relation- Doha Bank on FTSE4Good Emerging Index with the UK across an array work of a business-friendly Minister of Commerce and ship and promote prosperity of sectors, especially in edu- environment, he added. Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed in both countries,” he said. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK nancial Services companies tax transparency. cation, health, banking, engi- The minister expressed al Kuwari and UK’s Minister “There is clearly a demand DOHA from emerging markets, in- “Doha Bank’s inclusion in neering and projects related hope that the Qatari and Brit- of State for Trade Policy for UK goods and services cluding China, Brazil, South FTSE4Good Emerging Index to the 2022 FIFA World Cup ish private sectors will pursue George Hollingbery co- here, and that is demonstrat- DOHA Bank has been listed Africa and GCC. is a matter of great institu- to be hosted in Qatar. joint cooperation and strate- chaired the session ed by £3.39bn of exports last on FTSE4Good Emerging The Emerging Index com- tional pride and is a reflection The UK is Qatar’s eighth gic investment partnerships year. Index, which is designed to prises companies selected of our consistent focus on pri- largest trade partner, which that benefit both countries. “We will continue to sup- measure the performance of through an assessment of over oritizing Corporate Govern- accounted for trade worth $3 He also highlighted the Standard Degree Qualifica- port British businesses who companies demonstrating 300 data points that include ance, Risk Management and billion in 2017, Kuwari said, fruitful outcomes of the sec- tions and the promotion of want to trade with Qatar, strong environmental, social three pillars. ESG performance,” said Doha noting that 79 British com- ond session of the Qatar- bilateral cooperation when it including those companies and governance (ESG) prac- While the environmental Bank CEO Dr R Seetharaman. panies and 672 Qatari-British UK Joint Commission on comes to the adoption of best seeking to take advantage of tices. pillar measures the company’s The FTSE4Good Emerg- companies are operating in Economic, Commercial and practices to ensure Food Safe- opportunities on offer at the The selection highlights climate change action, envi- ing Index, launched in De- the engineering, consulting, Technical Cooperation, not- ty and Security. 2022 World Cup,” he added. Doha Bank’s continued lead- ronmental footprint and en- cember 2016, assesses more contracting, IT, commerce ing that an advisory group UK minister Hollingbery Participants in the sec- ership in these areas, it said in vironmental supply chain, the than 1,000 companies across and services sectors in Qatar. was established to provide praised the historical and ond session of the Qatar-UK a press release on Sunday. social pillar measures its com- 47 countries and comprises Additionally, 35 British guidance to the private sector. strategic British-Qatari rela- Joint Commission discussed Doha Bank was rated munity initiatives and human 528 organisations while cov- companies are licensed and The Qatar-UK Joint Ministe- tions, noting that the UK is the first session of the com- above the threshold for com- rights and labour practices. ering 23 emerging economies fully operational under the rial Commission identified keen on further developing mission’s recommendations, panies in emerging markets, The governance pillar meas- The selection is effective from umbrella of the Qatar Finan- focal points in both countries bilateral cooperation mecha- current projects and expan- as well as that of developed ures the company’s corporate June 19, 2018 and would be cial Centre, he added. for business and investment. nisms and relations in various sion plans, as well as efforts markets, by FTSE Russell. It governance, customer respon- valid until the next annual re- The International trade Kuwari said the Commis- fields. to overcome challenges fac- was selected among 134 Fi- sibility, risk management and view. and investment form a key sion made progress in terms He also elaborated on the ing a number of ongoing pro- part of Qatar’s future growth of the recognition of UK Non- UK’s post-Brexit trade vision, jects. Economy & Business Monday, December 3, 2018 13 IMF agrees new loan for Sierra Leone REUTERS FREETOWN

THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) board has approved a new $172 million loan programme for Sierra Leone to help the West African country combat rising inflation and lacklustre economic growth. The 43-month agreement follows a previous $240 million financing plan that was suspended in February over foot-dragging on reforms such as taxing luxury car imports, and removing subsidies on fuel and rice. “The objectives of the previous program remain appropriate, but circumstances call for a recalibration,” the IMF said in statement. “The main objectives of the current program are to safe- guard macroeconomic stability, deepen structural reforms, and advance the country’s education for development and poverty reduction agendas.” Representatives of Sierra Leone’s finance ministry and central bank did not immediately respond to requests for comment. After recovering from a civil war ending in 2002, the country saw impressive growth but its economy was The ongoing edition of the expo is being held from December 3 to 6 on an area of 10,000 sqm at the Oman Conference & Exhibition Centre with the participation of 240 manufacturing local companies. then battered by an Ebola epi- demic and falling commodity prices. Economic growth has declined from 6.3 percent in 2016 to an estimated 3.75 per- ‘Made in Qatar’ exhibition cent this year. German pharma to open in Oman today giant Bayer faces workers’ protest DPA Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari to inaugurate the exhibition and Qatar-Oman Business Forum DUSSELDORF

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK nies. edition since its inception in encourage investors and en- 2017. BAYER employees in the DOHA On the sidelines of the Omani imports from Qatar 2009, while it is the second trepreneurs to invest in in- The joint investments be- western German city of Wup- event, more than 100 leading increased from OMR86 mil- to be held outside the country dustrial projects, and support tween Qatar and Oman have pertal have called for a pro- MINISTER of Commerce and Qatari businessmen and an lion in 2016 to OMR128 and the first to be held since the state’s approach to public- recorded considerable growth test on Monday, just days Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al equal number of businessmen million in 2017 at a growth the the siege was imposed on private partnerships, besides in the past few years, thanks after thepharmaceutical gi- Kuwari and the President of from Oman will participate rate of 48 percent approxi- Qatar. opening up new foreign mar- to the efforts exerted by com- ant announced it was cutting General Authority for Invest- in the ‘Qatari-Omani Busi- The first edition of the kets to Qatari companies. petent bodies, chambers of thousands of jobs around the ment Promotion and Export ness Forum’. The theme of mately. The Omani exports Made in Qatar exhibition was The remarkable pro- commerce as well as busi- world. Development in Oman Yahia the forum is “Industry Devel- to Qatar rose from OMR 93 launched in 2009 and so far gress and development in nessmen and investor’s initia- “There is a massive bin Saeed al Jabri will inaugu- opment .. Strategic Choice’, million in 2016 to OMR549 there have been six rounds . the Omani-Qatari relations tives. lack of understanding, but rate the ‘Made in Qatar’ exhi- which will review investment million in 2017 The exhibition aims to can be seen in the volume of There are 152 joint invest- also gut-wrenching anger,” bition and the accompanying and business opportunities promote Qatar’s industry and trade between the two coun- ments with capital of OR116 works council head Michael Qatar-Oman Business Forum for businessmen in both the support the country’s efforts tries. Omani imports from million, including Qatari in- Schmidt-Kiessling told dpa in Oman on Monday. countries. feature Qatar’s industry rep- towards industrial develop- Qatar increased from OMR86 vestments in Oman worth on Sunday. The ongoing edition of the The forum will discuss resenting five sectors: Food ment. million in 2016 to OMR128 OR77 million. Bayer employs more than expo is being held from De- means of increasing joint and beverages, furniture, pet- The exhibition also aims million in 2017 at a growth These investments in- 3,000 people in research, december 3 to 6 on an area of investments and trade and rochemicals, SMEs and other to promote the industry and rate of approximately 48 per- cluded trade, construction, velopment and production in 10,000 sqm at the Oman Con- encourage businessmen to industries. Qatari products, both locally cent services, real estate, industry, Wuppertal. The demonstra- ference & Exhibition Centre establish projects that serve All the preparations and and globally, encourage the The Omani exports to Qa- transport, mining, health, fi- tion there is scheduled to pre- with the participation of 240 both the economies. logistics have been complet- use of Qatari products and re- tar rose from OMR 93 million nance, electricity and water cede an address from Bayer’s manufacturing local compa- The four-day expo will ed. The expo is the seventh duce dependence on imports, in 2016 to OMR549 million in sectors. chief executive Werner Bau- mann on Monday afternoon, to be broadcast to all Bayer sites in Germany. In the wake of its 63-bil- KPMG updates professionals on international financial reporting standards lion-dollar acquisition of Monsanto in June, Bayer announced on Thursday that it TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK world markets call for more prepare for the forthcoming planned to cut 12,000 jobs DOHA transparent and stringent ac- changes. around the world, a “signifi- counting. Many standards have The International Financial cant number” of which would EXPERTS from audit, tax and proved more difficult to imple- There have been a number of Reporting Standard Founda- be located in Germany. advisory firm KPMG recently ment in practice and we are changes to IFRS globally in tion is a not-for-profit interna- Thursday’s announcement briefed over 200 Qatar-based delighted to be able to support recent years. We are tional organisation responsible noted that a new production finance professionals on recent Qatar’s business community.” delighted to be able to for developing a single set of plant in Wuppertal - which developments in international Two new IFRSs came into support Qatar’s business high-quality, global account- has not yet begun regular op- financial reporting standards effect on 1 January 2018 - ing standards, known as IFRS erations - would gradually be (IFRS) and the impact it will IFRS9 (Financial Instruments) community standards. closed. The decision relates to have on business operations and IFRS15 (Revenue from IFRS standards are set by the production of Factor and processes. Contracts with Customers). KPMG in Qatar’s head of Audit the IFRS Foundation’s stand- VIII, an active ingredient KPMG in Qatar’s head of Both have been implemented ard-setting body, the Interna- that aids blood clotting. Audit, Gopal Balasubrama- by businesses throughout the tional Accounting Standards With many competing niam, said, “There have been year. and many businesses are cur- Board. IFRS standards are ap- products now on the market, a number of changes to IFRS IFRS 16 (Leases) will be rently finalising impact assess- plied in over 125 jurisdictions, KPMG experts briefed over 200 finance professionals on recent devel- Bayer wants to concentrate globally in recent years as launched on January 1, 2019 ments to help them plan and including in Qatar. opments in international financial reporting standards recently. production in one US location.

MEEZA gets SEME Partner of Year 2018 award in Rome Woqod opens fuel station in Wholesale TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK rity networks.” Market area in Doha; 80th in Qatar DOHA Mpower Cybersecurity Summit offers fellow security TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK MEEZA, a managed IT servic- experts a networking plat- DOHA es and solutions provider, was form to network and learn awarded the ‘SEME Partner about the newest and most QATAR Fuel (Woqod) on Mon- of the Year 2018’ for South- innovative ways to ward off day added yet another fuel sta- ern Europe and Middle-East cyberattacks. tion to its rapidly widening region at the McAfee Mpower Mpower provides a unique network, taking the total tally Cybersecurity Summit held on opportunity for attendees across Qatar to 80. November 28 in Rome. to learn directly from other With the new facility at the Meeza was recognised for McAfee users and discover Wholesale Market area in Doha, having the highest contribu- how they maintain the high- Woqod has moved a step closer tion in MSP business for the est standards of security while to its objective of having 130 year 2018 by establishing new reducing costs, streamlining fuel stations by 2020. The new verticals, markets and adding processes and driving efﬁ- station at the Wholesale Mar- The new station offers round-the-clock services to residents and new solutions to address next ciencies in the daily adminis- ket area is spread over 15,000 includes a Sidra convenience store. generation SOC requirements tration of their networks and square metres and has three and offer successful managed systems. lanes with nine dispensers. year. Nine of them are in the comfort.” security services to multiple Through its Security Op- The new station offers bidding phase and 14 are in the Woqod recently hastened clients throughout the region. erations Centre ( SOC ), Meeza round-the-clock services to res- design phase. the construction of new petrol This recognition is another Meeza was recognised for having the highest contribution in MSP offers comprehensive IT secu- idents and includes a Sidra con- Woqod’s CEO Engineer stations to meet the fuel and en- testament to Meeza as an or- business for the year 2018. rity solutions, which includes venience store, an LPG cylin- Saad Rashid al Muhannadi said, ergy needs of the country. ganisation that provides ser- proactive monitoring and re- der outlet and a shop that sells “Woqod strives to expand its “Woqod team would like to vice excellence. a paradigm shift in the IT secu- priced possessions and ward sponse to potential security gasoline and diesel products fuel station network in the coun- extend their gratitude to all gov- Eng Ahmad Mohammed rity landscape of Qatar. Over off any cyber security threat. risks, in addition to provid- for light vehicles. Woqod is cur- try to meet the rising demand ernmental and private entities al Kuwari, CEO, Meeza, said, the years, we have worked This award strengthens our ing the highest level of secu- rently constructing 16 new pet- and achieve the goal of provid- that have contributed and still “It feels great to have received tirelessly to launch new secu- position in the digital security rity against cyberattacks and rol stations, a large number of ing customers with access to contributing to the completion such an honour which reﬂects rity solutions to future proof space and empower us to de- addressing ongoing security which are expected to become best-in-class products and ser- of such projects,” Muhannadi our undeterred efforts to bring our country’s and its residents’ liver even more complex secu- threats. operational during the current vices at their convenience and said. 14 Monday, December 3, 2018 Economy & Business

New G-20 chair Japan US, China declare 90-day trade wants global trade war truce after Trump-Xi talks imbalances on agenda REUTERS Trump has agreed that on January 1, 2019 the US will not raise the tariffs on $200 billion worth of good by 25% BUENOS AIRES JAPAN will put issues rang- AFP ing from global trade imbal- BUENOS AIRES ances to the impact of aging populations on the agenda US President Donald Trump when it chairs next year’s and China’s Xi Jinping agreed meetings of leaders from the Saturday to suspend any new Group of 20 major econo- tariffs in the escalating trade mies, government officials war between the world’s two said. largest economies, even if At the end of the G20 huge existing duties will re- summit in Buenos Aires, Fi- main in place. nance Minister Taro Aso un- Following more than two veiled the “priority issues” Japanese Finance Minister hours of dinner talks between to be taken up by his coun- Taro Aso. the two leaders, the White terparts and central bank House said an increase of tar- governors next year when iffs from 10 to 25 percent due Japan takes over the chair- Leaders’ summit to kick in on January 1 would manship from Argentina. now be put on hold, providing Japan will host a G20 on June 28-29 room for intense negotiations. financial leaders’ meeting in The agreement, hashed Fukuoka in western Japan O Japan will host a G20 out over steak in the Argentine on June 8-9, followed by a financial leaders’ meeting capital Buenos Aires, lowers leaders’ summit in Osaka on in Fukuoka in western the temperature in a conflict June 28-29. Japan on June 8-9, followed that has spooked world mar- Tokyo will assert that by a leaders’ summit in kets. global current account im- Osaka on June 28-29 The two leaders, who were balances should be fixed via in Buenos Aires for a summit multilateral policy coordi- O Tokyo will assert that of the G20 countries, called it nation rather than bilateral global current account “a highly successful meeting,” trade deals, the officials said. imbalances should be a White House statement said. US President Donald Trump (second from right) with Chinese President Xi Jinping (second from left) in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Saturday. They declined to be identi- fixed via multilateral policy “The principal agreement fied because they are not au- has effectively prevented fur- thorised to talk to the media. coordination rather than ther expansion of economic Trump plan Excessive imbalances should bilateral trade deals friction between the two on tariff be adjusted by improving countries and has opened up the ratio of investment and - such as a lack of domestic new space for win-win coop- Under the agreement, Incredible deal, saving through macroeco- savings. eration,” said Chinese Foreign the existing tariffs of nomic policy and structural Saddled with its own Minister Wang Yi. says Trump reform, they added. aging population and the “It’s an incredible deal,” 10 percent will Global imbalances had industrial world’s heaviest Trump told reporters aboard continue while the two ‘It’s an incredible deal,’ Trump once been a key topic at G20 public debt burden, Japan Air Force One on the flight warring nations talk, told reporters aboard Air Force meetings with a focus on will also highlight the issue home to Washington, adding says White House One on the flight home to each country’s current ac- of aging and its impact on it would have an “incredibly OThe 10 percent tariffs Washington, adding it would count balance, or the overall fiscal and monetary policies positive impact” on American have an ‘incredibly positive flow of money including, but at next year’s G20 meetings, farmers. Under the agree- would still leap up to 25 not confined to, trade. the officials said. ment, Trump is shelving a percent if China doesn’t impact’ on American farmers This approach runs Bank of Japan Governor plan to raise existing tariffs of meet US demands in 90 counter to President Donald Haruhiko Kuroda has said 10 percent to 25 percent from days Trump’s focus on narrowing an aging population could the start of next year. the US trade deficit using pose “serious challenges” Xi avoids further immedi- O Some $50 billion worth import tariffs and bilateral for central banks, as it un- ate pressure on China’s slow- of Chinese imports deals. His “America First” dercuts economies’ growth ing economy, while Trump already face 25 percent Win-win situation policies and the US-China potential and requires them -- scarred by last month’s tariffs, while the 10 trade war have overshad- to use more monetary fire- midterm elections that saw percent tariffs -- which The principal agreement owed debates at recent G20 power than before to boost the Democrats regain control target a massive $200 has effectively prevented meetings. Japan’s plans growth. Also on the agenda of the House of Representa- billion in goods -- will also further expansion of underscore Tokyo’s view under Japan’s G20 chair tives -- can ease damage to remain in effect economic friction between that instead of focusing too will be the need to ensure agricultural US states that much on bilateral trade im- debt sustainability, given export to China, particularly the two countries and has balances, there should be rising debt in low-income soybean producers. remains to be done. ing $267 billion in Chinese limited possibilities for both opened up new space for more emphasis on overall countries, and to promote “China will be buying mas- “The hard part is finding goods coming to the United the United States and China,” win-win cooperation capital flows and structural high-quality infrastructure sive amounts of product from the basis for a real deal that States. he said in a statement. factors behind the US deficit investment. us,” Trump said after the talks. settles the broader issues rath- And Saturday’s truce also The meeting -- featuring a Chinese FM Wang Yi For Beijing-based political er than agreeing on a pause,” contained an ultimatum. menu of sirloin steak, caramel consultant Hua Po, “this was Setser said. The White House made rolled pancakes and Argentine fact that Sino-American eco- a rare opportunity for China” The truce is only partial. clear that the 10 percent tar- wine -- went on longer than nomic relations are not run- to capitalize on what they saw Some $50 billion worth of iffs would still leap up to 25 scheduled. ning as smoothly as a world as Trump’s compromised po- Chinese imports already face percent if China doesn’t meet And while it may have order needs,” she said. On the sition after the midterms. “At 25 percent tariffs, while the 10 US demands in 90 days. been tacked on to the end of US side at the dinner, Trump China relaxes index this time, it was acceptable for percent tariffs -- which target a These include China stop- two days of G20 diplomacy, was accompanied by advis- China to maintain some bot- massive $200 billion in goods ping a host of trade barriers, it was in many ways the main ers such as Larry Kudlow and tom lines while making some -- will also remain in effect. intellectual property theft and event of the weekend. German Treasury Secretary Steven futures trading rules major concessions.” Meanwhile, China has tar- other actions that Washington Chancellor Angela Merkel, Mnuchin, who are widely seen But Brad Setser, a former geted $110 billion worth of US say make fair trade impos- who was also attending the as wanting a deal. But hawk- REUTERS In a statement, the China Treasury official and now sen- imports for tariffs. If there is sible. Tough negotiations lie G20, spoke for many when ish advisers like Peter Navarro SHANGHAI ior fellow at the Council on any further retaliation, Trump ahead, but Trump was upbeat. she urged progress. and US Trade Representative Financial Futures Exchange Foreign Relations in Washing- has warned, he will slap pu- “This was an amazing and “We all realize that we are Robert Lighthiser were also CHINA’S financial futures ex- said it was lowering the ton, told Bloomberg that much nitive duties on the remain- productive meeting with un- indirectly influenced by the present. change said on Sunday it was margin ratio for CSI300 and further relaxing index futures SSE50 index futures to 10 trading rules, reducing margin percent from 15 percent requirements, cutting trading German finance fees and allowing more trad- Yemen central bank expecting $3 bn to prop up economy ing activities. functioning of the market,” it In a statement, the China said. Intraday activity exceed- minister warns REUTERS The deposits are expected bank has struggled to pay the new deposits,” Zammam said, Financial Futures Exchange ing 50 lots on a single index of debt risk RIYADH public sector salaries on which without giving further details. said it was lowering the mar- futures contract would be con- to further prop up the bat- many Yemenis depend. The Quartet on Yemen - an gin ratio for CSI300 and sidered excessive, according REUTERS YEMEN’S central bank is wait- tered Yemeni economy and The conflict has unleashed advisory committee established SSE50 index futures to 10 per- to the new guidelines, as op- BUENOS AIRES ing for deposits worth $3 billion its currency, the riyal, whose a humanitarian and econom- by the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the cent from 15 percent. posed to 20 in the past. from foreign sources, the state value has recently improved ic crisis in the impoverished US and Britain - said on Satur- The ratio for small cap The new rules take effect GERMAN Finance Minister news agency SABA quoted its country. An estimated 85,000 day it had convened with senior CSI500 index futures would on Monday. Olaf Scholz on Saturday urged governor, Mohammed Zam- to 400 against the dollar, children under five may have UN officials to discuss Yemen’s be lowered to 15 percent from China tightened index fu- continued vigilance and in- mam, as saying on Saturday. from a previous 800 died from extreme hunger in economic and humanitarian 30 percent. tures trading rules during the creased transparency a decade The deposits are expected Yemen since 2015, and the crisis. It said in a statement that The exchange said it was 2015 crash but has been grad- after the global financial crisis, to further prop up the battered United Nations has said that it it had “fruitful discussions” but making the moves after having ually relaxing rules since early citing the risks posed by con- Yemeni economy and its cur- recognised government, backed could face one of the deadliest did not provide further details. “comprehensively evaluated last year. The exchange said it tinued high government debt rency, the riyal, whose value by Saudi Arabia and based in famines of modern times, as Zammam also said that the the market risks and actively would track the implementa- levels and steep unemployment has recently improved to 400 the south, and the Iran-aligned soaring prices have put some central bank will take “several improving the supervision tion of the measures, strength- in some countries. against the dollar, from a previ- Houthi movement which con- basic commodities out of reach decisions” to continue improv- system”. en its market risk monitoring Scholz, speaking to report- ous 800. trols the north, including the for many Yemenis. ing the exchange rate of the “The adjustments are and supervision of trading, ers at the summit of the Group Yemen has been divided by capital Sanaa. “There is a set of decisions Yemeni currency, adding they positive measures to optimise and ensure that the stock in- of 20 industrialized countries more than three years of civil Based in the southern port the United Nations or some will start paying salaries in San- stock futures index trading dex futures market is “safe and in Buenos Aires, noted that war between the internationally city of Aden, Yemen’s central countries will take regarding the aa as of next week. and promote the effective stable”. global economic growth was not as dynamic as in the past. “We have to know that some problems from the last crisis remain unchanged, including the massive public debt Deutsche Bank chief dismisses takeover speculation seen then in many countries, or the high unemployment rates REUTERS documents about offshore fi- Panama Papers. In my view in some countries,” he said. FRANKFURT nance. the presumption of innocence He said Germany viewed it Speculation about a possi- Police searched the offices clearly applies until proven as important to continue to ad- DEUTSCHE Bank is not at ble merger has continued of all the bank’s board mem- otherwise,” Sewing told the just the regulation of financial risk of a takeover, its chief ex- despite the bank’s dismiss- bers, Sewing said. paper. markets to increase transpar- ecutive told a German weekly al in September of reports “But that is okay, I don’t “Since the publication of ency and reduce risks. paper after its shares fell that it could consider tie- have a problem with that. I the Panama Papers in 2016 we Scholz welcomed agree- to a record low on Friday in the want this matter to be cleared have reviewed the whole issue ment among G20 nations about wake of a two-day raid related ups with Switzerland’s UBS up as soon as possible,” he told and, in doing so, cooperated the continued importance of to money laundering allega- or German peer the newspaper. closely with the regulatory au- the International Monetary tions. Commerzbank Investigators are looking thorities. For us the case was Fund to the global financial sys- Speculation about a pos- at the activities of unidentified concluded.” tem. He said it was important sible merger has continued Deutsche Bank employees al- Asked whether he had to continue to reduce public despite the bank’s dismissal on track to make our first profit leged to have helped clients to made any mistakes, Sewing debt levels, improve transpar- in September of reports that for three years. It is only a mat- set up offshore firms to laun- said: “I am at peace with my- ency and continue to combat it could consider tie-ups with ter of time before this progress der money, the Frankfurt pros- self and I am doing my job as tax evasion. “We plan to discuss Switzerland’s UBS or German is reflected in the share price.” ecutor’s office said. well as I can. fair taxation, with a focus on the peer Commerzbank. Sewing’s remarks followed “It’s about two employ- “Of course, I would never ‘minimum taxation’ and how to Investigators are looking at the activities of unidentified Deutsche “I don’t have any indica- the two-day raid as part of an ees who, at the time, helped say that I’m not making mis- deal with the digital economy,” Bank employees alleged to have helped clients to set up offshore tion of that,” Christian Sewing investigation linked to the so- to work through everything takes. But if I do, I correct he added. firms to launder money told Bild am Sonntag. “We are called Panama Papers leak of surrounding the issue of the them as quickly as possible.” www.guide.com.qa Monday December 3, 2018

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Wilder retains heavyweight crown after Fury thriller ends in draw PAGE 18 CRICKET TEST PAKISTAN VS NEW ZELAND Bounedjah, Afif score a hat-trick each as Al Sadd maul Gharafa 8-1 Algerian striker QNB STARS LEAGUE STANDINGS is now one goal CLUB M W L D GF GA GD PTS 1. Al Duhail 13 11 0 2 35 9 26 35 shy of all-time 2. Al Sadd 13 10 1 2 58 12 46 32 3. Al Sailiya 14 8 5 1 25 15 10 25 league record 4. Al Rayyan 14 6 2 6 16 14 2 24 IKOLI VICTOR 5. Al Ahli 14 7 5 2 22 21 1 23 DOHA 6. Al Gharafa 14 5 6 3 26 25 1 18 7. Al Arabi 14 6 8 0 14 27 -13 18 BAGHDAD Bounedjah regis- 8. Umm Salal 14 4 5 5 17 24 -7 17 tered his fifth hat-trick, and 9. Al Shahania 14 4 6 4 13 24 -11 16 Akram Afif the first of his ca- 10. Qatar SC 14 4 8 2 13 22 -9 14 reer, as Al Sadd thrashed Al 11. Al Khor 14 2 9 3 10 25 -15 9 Gharafa 8-1 in their Week 14 12. Al Kharaitiyat 14 1 13 0 10 41 -31 3 QNB Stars League match at the Thani Bin Jassim Stadium Tabulated as: M=matches, W=won, L=loss, D=drawn, GF=Goals on Sunday. For, GA=Goals Against, GD=Goal Difference, Pts=Points. The win took Jesualdo Fer- Teams in red in the relegation zone. reira’s men to 32 points, three adrift of Al Duhail, who were forced to a 2-2 draw by Al Al Rayyan hold Duhail 2-2 Rayyan. Both teams now have a game in hand, and a potential AL Duhail failed to consolidate games ending in a draw. title-decider when they meet. their lead at the top of the In Sunday’s third match, Al With 26 goals in the standings following a bizarre Shahania and Al Khor shared QNB Stars League matches, own-goal by Mohammed Musa points in a 1-1 draw. Argen- Bounedjah is one goal adrift of in the 83rd minute to give tinean Claudio Vasquez scored all-time record of 27 goals in a Al Rayyan the 2-2 equaliser. the opener from close range single season set by Brazilian Youssef El Arabi scored twice to in the second minute of the and Gharafa legend Clemer- take his goals-haul to 17, nine second half, meeting the cross son de Araujo in 2007/8. behind Bounedjah with nine of Masad Ali. But Hilal Moham- Bounedjah also reached matches still to be played. med’s long- range stunning left- his 33rd victory in the league Al Rayyan have thus denied footed strike agonisingly beat wearing the Al Sadd strip with Al Sadd’s Algerian striker Baghdad Bounedjah (centre) celebrates one of his goals with Akram Afif (left) and the defending champions in two the Shahania custodian in the 69 goals in his 50th appear- deflected the ball into the lead as skipper Hassan al Haydos during their QNB Stars League Round 14 match against Al Gharafa on Sunday. meetings this season with both 67th minute. ance for the Wolves. Bouned- Al Sadd went 3-0 up. jah was very generous after Akram showed amazing completing his hat-trick. He speed with the ball and de- should have scored another spite being hotly chased by an two or more, but the striker Al Gharafa player, he calmly chose to keep another day to slotted the ball past the keeper break the goals record. Yousef Hassan for Al Sadd’s Meanwhile, Al Sadd’s Ab- fourth goal. delkarim Hassan was hon- In injury time, Al Gharafa’s oured by Al Gharafa players Yousuf Muftah was shown a on his recent AFC Player of the yellow card for a rough tackle Year award. on Akram inside Al Gharafa Al Sadd grabbed the opening box. Seconds later, Bounedjah goal thanks to a perfect finish by converted the resultant penalty. Bounedjah. The Algerian striker Taremi scored the conso- outpaced his marker Ilyas Ah- lation for the Cheetahs after mad after receiving a loopy he converted a penalty with a cross from Ismael Mohammed. “panenka” to reduce the deficit Arriving at the Al Gharafa box, in the 52nd minute. Bounedjah found one of the nar- Akram completed his rowest angles to squeeze the ball first career hat-trick when he past goalkeeper Ali for his 24th scored Al Sadd’s sixth goal off strike this season. a penalty kick. Akram doubled Al Sadd’s Al Haydos then made it 7-1 lead from close range, flicking for Al Sadd after deflecting a the ball into the net with a right- neat cross from Bounedjah into footed shot. Three minutes later, the net. Substitute Ahmed too Haydos slipped in a neat cross found the net as Al Sadd closed from the flank and Bounedjah the match with an 8-1 scoreline. Al Duhail goalkeeper shapes up to collect the ball safely as defenders try to man-mark Al Rayyan strikers during their QNB Stars League match at the Al Gharafa Stadium on Sunday. Qatar U-19 cricket team leaves for Asia Div 2 Qualifiers

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QATAR’S U-19 cricket team left for Thailand on Sunday to take part in the ICC Under-19 World Cup Asia Division 2 Qualifiers. Hussain Khan will be leading the 14-member The Qatar 3x3 U-23 basketball team members. team, while Shubh Agarwal will be his deputy. Qatar will play their open- Qatar 3x3 basketball team ing match against Thailand on December 10. among 44 qualifiers for Cricket Thailand is hosting the event in Bangkok and Ch- ANOC Beach Games ing Mai from December 9 to 17 with ten teams divided into TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK pic continent are expected to two groups. Two top teams DOHA take part in San Diego 2019 from each pool will advance with more than 400,000 fans to the semi-finals. The finalists QCA President Yousef Jeham al Kuwari with QCA officials and national under-19 team prior to their departure at the Asia Town Cricket Stadium. A total of 44 National Olympic likely to attend the event, will join Nepal, Malaysia, and Committees (NOCs), includ- which will take place from 10- Singapore in the Asia Division that is going to play for Qatar intensive preparations. It was ing Qatar 3x3 U-23 basketball 14 October. 1 Qualifiers to fight out for a in Thailand. We’re communi- The Squad possible due to deep interest team, have qualified for the ANOC has signed a deal single spot in the Under-19 ty-loving people and it feels Hussain Khan (captain), Shubh Agarwal (vice-captain), Samil of the QCA president.” inaugural ANOC World Beach with NBC who will be the offi- World Cup from the continent. great that our team represents Coach Aruna de Silva ex- Games San Diego 2019, reports cial broadcasters of the event. Group 1 consists of Hong that spirit. Valiyapurayil Sadiq, Patrick Romelo Akmeemana Kumarage, pressed optimism about his www.aroundtherings.com. ANOC’s Sheikh Ahmad al Kong, the Maldives, Bah- “You are the future of the Aditya Piyush Makadia, Solaiman Mohamed, Kalith Charitha team’s success and said, “The Qualification for the 17 Fahad al Sabah said: “It is very rain, China and Kuwait, while nation, go all out, support one Anthony Amarasinghe, Afsanullah Obaidullah, Nivid team has average age of 16 plus disciplines across 15 exciting exciting to see that so many Group 2 comprises Qatar, another and do your best as Rakeshbhai Patel, Fateen Suhail Hakim, Bismillah Khan, Saud but they’ve worked hard and and dynamic beach, water NOCs from all five continents Saudi Arabia, Bhutan, Oman one fighting unit in the up- Kamal, Syed Yousef Tameem and Sheikh Jassim Mohamed are ready to perform well. Last and action sports is well un- have already qualified for next and hosts Thailand. The coming matches. We extend Asam. Coach: Aruna de Silva. Manager: Amin-Ul Islam year we had played the semis. der way. Shortboard surfing, year’s first-ever ANOC World semi-finals are scheduled on our best wishes and I’m confi- Our target is definitely higher 3x3 basketball, beach hand- Beach Games. The qualifica- December 16, while the third dent that you’ll do better than this time. We’ll surely make ball and individual kata have tion process has been designed place play-off and the final will earlier,” Kuwari added. aration. Our team is young but team to get battle- ready. Com- Qatar proud with our display in all already hosted qualification to ensure that the world’s top be held on December 17. QCA Operations Manager the players are very promising. pared to the previous years, we Thailand. events, which have seen ath- athletes will compete in San Qatar Cricket Association Manzoor Ahmad said, “We’ve We’ve strong hopes for good re- got grass -covered ground and “From Doha, we’ll go to Sri letes from 44 NOCs qualify for Diego next year and the ath- President Yousef Jeham al selected the best possible talent sults in Thailand.” turf wickets for most of our Lanka first and play two prac- their countries at next year’s letes that have competed in Kuwari met with the team and for this important event. All the Team Manager Amin-Ul work -outs and preparatory tice matches. Then, we’ll fly to inaugural Games. the qualification events so far urged them to perform to their players in the national squad Islam said, “The QCA provid- matches. This is the first time Thailand on December 7 for Approximately 1,300 ath- have shown how much we best. “We’re proud of the team went through an extensive prep- ed the best of facilities for the that the U-19 boys got so much the Qualifiers,” he added. letes from across every Olym- have to look forward to it.” Sports Monday, December 3, 2018 17

Shakib, Tamim return for West Mehidy bowls Bangladesh to Indies ODIs AFP DHAKA innings win, series sweep BANGLADESH selectors on Sunday recalled Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan to a full- AFP strength squad for the one-day DHAKA international series against Off-spinner claims career-best 12 wickets as hosts West Indies. OFF-SPINNER Mehidy Hasan The pair missed the Tigers’ claimed a career-best 12 wick- hand West Indies innings and 184-run defeat last ODI series against Zimba- ets as Bangladesh thumped bwe in October due to injury, West Indies by an innings and but were deemed fit for the up- 184 runs in Dhaka on Sunday coming three-match contest in to sweep the two-match series. Bangladesh. Hasan took 7-58 and 5-59 All-rounder Shakib has in the first and second innings captained Bangladesh during respectively to help the Tigers their wins in both Tests over bowl out the visitors for 111 West Indies – their first series and 213 runs on the third day victory in four years. of the second Test. Bangladesh made 508 runs in their only innings at The squad Sher-e-Bangla National Sta- dium to claim their first-ever Mashrafe Mortaza (Capt) victory by an innings margin. Tamim Iqbal It was Bangladesh’s first Imrul Kayes Test series win in four years, Soumya Sarker after they won the opener in Liton Das Chittagong by 64 runs. Shakib al Hasan West Indies wilted for 213 Mushfiqur Rahim all out in the second innings af- Mahmudullah Riyad ter earning the dubious distinc- Rubel Hossain tion of becoming the first side ever to be asked to follow-on by Mustafizur Rahman Bangladesh in a Test match. Mehidy Hasan Big-hitting Shimron Het- Nazmul Islam Apu myer scored an attacking 93 Mohammad Mithun off 92 balls with nine sixes Mohammad Saifuddin and a four to prevent a total Abu Hider Caribbean collapse in the Ariful Hoque. second innings. But Mehidy stopped Het- myer from scoring his maiden Opening batsman Tamim Test century when the bats- has not played since injuring man went for a 10th sixth, but his wrist during the Asia Cup wound up delivering it to Mo- opener against Sri Lanka in Sep- hammad Mithun at long-on. tember. He was expected to re- He then removed Jomel Mehidy Hasan (centre) after bowling Bangladesh to victory on the third day of the 2nd Test against West Indies at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday. (AFP) turn for the Test series but a rib Warrican to complete his sec- injury delayed his comeback. ond five-wicket haul of the he trapped Shermon Lewis for Bangladesh never looked He was only cleared to game before finishing with 20 to finish with 3-40. SCOREBOARD back as Mehidy claimed three play the ODIs on Saturday. match figures of 12-117 -- the Bangladesh captain Shakib BANGLADESH (1ST INNINGS): 508 Bowling: Shakib 15.4-4-27-3, Mehidy 16-1-58-7, S. Lewis lbw b Taijul 20 more wickets in quick time, Selectors have also included best ever Test haul for a Bang- Al Hasan hailed his team’s ef- (Mahmudullah 136, Shakib 80, Shadman 76) Nayeem 3-0-9-0, Taijul 1-0-10-0, Mahmudullah 1-1-0-0. Extras: (b6, lb3) 9 before Shakib wrapped up the him in the squad for a warm- ladeshi bowler. fort after the match. WEST INDIES (1ST INNINGS; OVERNIGHT 75-5) WEST INDIES (2ND INNINGS) TOTAL: (All out, 59.2 overs) 213 innings to finish with 3-27. up match against West Indies S. Hetmyer c & b Mehidy 39 K. Brathwaite lbw b Shakib 1 Fall of wickets: 1-2 (Brathwaite), 2-14 (Powell), 3-23 The 21-year-old spinner “We did the process right S. Dowrich lbw b Mehidy 37 K. Powell St Mushfiqur b Mehidy 6 (Ambris), and 4-29 (Chase) 5-85 (Hope), 6-96 West Indies skipper Kraigg scheduled on December 6. improved his own record of and we did well in every de- D. Bishoo c Shadman b Mehidy 1 S. Hope c Shakib b Mehidy 25 (Dowrich), 7-143 (Bishoo), 8-166 (Hetmyer), 9-171 Brathwaite lamented the defeat. Opening batsman Nazmul 12-159 against England in partment. Overall a very good K. Roach c Liton b Mehidy 1 S. Ambris lbw b Taijul 4 (Warrican), 10-213 ( Lewis) “As batsmen we didn’t do Hossain and all-rounder Fazle 2016 at the same ground. team effort,” he said. J. Warrican not out 5 R. Chase c Mominul b Taijul 3 Bowling: Shakib 14-3-65-1, Mehidy 20-2-59-5, Taijul our jobs. We didn’t get a part- Mahmud made way for the re- S. Lewis lbw b Shakib 0 S. Hetmyer c Mithun b Mehidy 93 10.2-1-40-3, Mahmudullah 1-0-6-0, Nayeem 14-2- Kemar Roach provided West Indies’ trouble began Extras: (b4, lb3) 7 S. Dowrich c Soumya b Nayeem 3 34-1. nership and we let ourselves turning duo. The three-match late entertainment with an from the very start of the third TOTAL: (All out; 36.4 overs) 111 D. Bishoo c Soumya b Mehidy 12 Toss: Bangladesh. down on the field,” he said. ODI series will be held from unbeaten 37 off 49 balls with day’s play when they lost five Fall of wickets: 6-86 (Hetmyer), 7-88 (Bishoo) , 8-92 ( K. Roach not out 37 Result: Bangladesh won by innings and 184 runs. The West Indies will also December 9 to 14 in Dhaka seven fours, but it only delayed wickets in less than an hour, Roach), 9-110 ( Dowrich) , 10-111 (Lewis). J. Warrican c & b Mehidy 0 Series: Bangladesh win series 2-0. play three one-day internation- and Sylhet. West Indies will the inevitable. after resuming their first in- als and three Twenty20 inter- also play three Twenty20 in- Taijul Islam wrapped up nings on 75-5. scored in the first innings with second over of the day, but the for a sharp return catch to nationals against Bangladesh ternationals against the hosts the innings and match when Hetmyer, who also top- 39, hit Mehidy for a six in the off-spinner flummoxed him start the collapse. during their month-long tour. during their month-long tour. Battling India veteran Vijay says he doesn’t fear Australian conditions Yasir AFP SYDNEY Australia is one place where you get the holds key INDIA’S Murali Vijay is ready bounce so you can play shots. It always feels good to capitalise on a horror injury to go to grounds where you have scored runs, it to young gun Prithvi Shaw, de- claring he has no fear of Aus- helps you a lot and I have good memories of it and tralian conditions after almost looking forward to the Adelaide Test. – Murali Vijay in Pak-NZ certainly securing his spot for this week’s first Test. The veteran opening batsman smacked an entertaining decider 129, including 16 fours and five sixes, in a warm-up match against a Cricket Australia XI on Saturday. INDIA’S TOUR DOWN UNDER

After being dropped following a pair in the second Test against England this year, the 34-year-old was India’s Murali Vijay during the tour match against Cricket Australia XI at SCG in Sydney on Saturday. (AFP) Leggie five seen to be in a fight with in- wickets cumbent KL Rahul to open part of India, so we under- “It suits me because I’m a worked his way back into con- the batting alongside Shaw stand each other well,” Vijay batsman who likes to play off tention through a spell with away from in Adelaide. said of Rahul, who scored the back foot,” he said. Essex and said he had never But a nasty ligament injury 62 in India’s second innings “Australia is one place given up hope of earning a becoming on Friday ruled out the teen- against the CA XI. where you get the bounce so 60th Test cap. ager – who has been compared “He is a good guy to bat you can play shots. “If you are not part of the the fastest to to Sachin Tendulkar – making with and he is fun. Hopefully “It always feels good to go team, you have to make sure Vijay and Rahul odds-on to face we can carry that momentum to grounds where you have you keep your work ethics 200 wickets the new ball together again. forward into the first Test.” scored runs, it helps you a lot at the top level and once you Others with an outside The pair have batted 25 and I have good memories of get the chance you have to be chance include Shikhar Dha- times together at Test level it and looking forward to the ready to go,” he said. wan or even uncapped Ma- and Vijay scored 53 and 99 Adelaide Test.” “That was my basic funda- Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah bowls during a practice session in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Pakistani will play yank Agarwal. four years ago in Adelaide, a After being axed follow- mental after being dropped in their third and final Test against New Zealand from Monday.(AFP) “We come from the same venue he says he likes. ing his Lord’s failure, Vijay England until now.” AFP come good again. Besides Yasir, Pakistan ABU DHABI Yasir took eight wickets in will also hope fast-rising left- the first Test here but Pakistan arm pacer Shaheen Shah Af- LEG-SPINNER Yasir Shah is fell agonisingly short, losing ridi gives them edge, replacing Smiling Aussies will still be fierce, promises Paine set to become the fastest to by four runs before leveling medium pacer Mohammad reach 200 Test wickets as he the series at 1-1. Abbas who is ruled out with a AFP mongrel” against opponents. still be on show. coming face-to-face with fa- holds the key for Pakistan to Pakistan captain Sar- shoulder injury. SYDNEY In response, the team pro- “It’s been received well, mously combative Indian win the series-deciding third fraz Ahmed agreed hopes are TEAMS (from) duced a so-called Players’ Pact, I haven’t heard otherwise,” skipper Virat Kohli, who and final Test against New pinned on Yasir, who has 195 Pakistan: Sarfraz Ahmed (cap- AUSTRALIA will be as fired up urging Australians to “compete he told cricket.com.au of the thrives on the verbal banter Zealand starting in Abu Dhabi wickets in 32 Tests. tain), Mohammad Hafeez, Imam- as ever against India despite with us, smile with us, fight handshake idea. “I just think and has never been shy of ril- from Monday. “The way Yasir is bowling ul-Haq, Azhar Ali, Haris Sohail, their new vow to play with with us, dream with us”. it’s a bit of a no brainer, just a ing the opposition. The 32-year-old needs just he has got his rhythm back Asad Shafiq, Babar Azam, Yasir a smile, captain Tim Paine Paine has also pledged to show of sportsmanship. “I think our fast bowling five wickets to shatter Austral- and we hope that with the Shah, Bilal Asif, Hassan Ali, said Sunday, while warn- shake opponents’ hands be- “It doesn’t mean we’ll be attack... if they play purely ian leg-spinner Clarrie Grim- return of his form he will do Shaheen Shah Afridi, Faheem ing his pace attack not to get fore each match as a mark of the nicest team in the world to on skill, they’re going to trou- mettt’s record of completing his best to win us this Test Ashraf. “too emotional”. respect in a bid to change the play against by any stretch of ble him,” Paine said of Kohli, 200 wickets in 36 Tests, way and the series,” said Sarfraz New Zealand: Kane Williamson The teams meet in the culture within the side. the imagination. who has scored five centuries back in 1936. on Sunday. (captain), Tom Blundell, Trent first of four Tests at Adelaide The move to tone down “We’ll still be really com- in his two previous Test tours That will be icing on the “We need to bat long and Boult, Colin de Grandhomme, from Thursday in the wake of their infamous abrasive at- petitive and fired up out on of Australia. cake as Pakistan hope Yasir – that we did in the last Test,” Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Henry a scathing review into the ball- titude was criticised by for- the ground, but I think you do “At times when we get whose 14 wicket match haul said Sarfraz. Nicholls, Ajaz Patel, Jeet Raval, tampering scandal in South mer skipper Michael Clarke need to have that bit of respect too emotional, we can lose crushed New Zealand to an “Toss will again be crucial Ish Sodhi, Will Somerville, Tim Africa which criticised Austral- last week, but Paine insisted between the two sides.” our way a little bit. So it’s a innings and 16 run defeat in because in Asia teams like to Southee, Ross Taylor, ian cricketers for “playing the Sunday the aggression would The Australians will be really fine line.” the second Test in Dubai – can bat first and post big totals.” Neil Wagner. 18 Monday, December 3, 2018 Sports Wilder retains heavyweight crown after Fury thriller ends in draw

Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury pose for photos after after the fight. (REUTERS)

Deontay Wilder knocks down Tyson Fury during their WBC Heavyweight Champioinship fight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on aturday.S (AFP) Canada’s Stevenson in ‘critical condition’ after losing title fight AFP night. We’re both warriors, but heavy-hitting threat of Wilder big punches, very few of which LOS ANGELES with those two drops I think I Wilder had Fury on the for most of the fight. found their mark. Canadian boxer Adonis Stevenson was in “critical condition” won the fight.” canvas twice, including a The American champion As several former heavy- in hospital on Sunday after losing his World Boxing Council light DEONTAY Wilder retained his Wilder, who remains un- spectacular final round struggled to connect cleanly weights had predicted before- heavyweight title to Ukrainian Oleksandr Gvozdyk the night before, WBC heavyweight crown here beaten after 41 fights, immedi- knockdown, but was unable with Fury throughout an ab- hand, the longer the fight went his manager said. Saturday after battling to a split ately called for a rematch. sorbing contest, all too often on, the more Fury looked in “Adonis is currently in critical condition and in intensive care, at decision draw against Brit- “I would love for it to be my to get the knock-out victory sending huge arcing haymakers control. the hospital, following his bout” tweeted his manager, Yvon Michel. ain’s Tyson Fury in a pulsating next fight,” Wilder said. “Let’s he had promised to deliver whistling past Fury’s head. The University Hospital of Quebec confirmed to AFP that the Hai- 12-round battle. give the fans what they want to at the Staples Center. Wilder landed just 71 of 430 Fury goes down tian born boxer, 41, “was admitted to the emergency room,” without Wilder had Fury on the see. It was a great fight and let’s punches thrown, or 17 percent. However in the ninth giving further details. canvas twice, including a spec- do it again.” Fury by contrast cleverly round, Wilder finally made his “I talked to the people at the hospital. He was very confused tacular final round knock- Fury meanwhile insisted he are two great champions. Me picked his moments, finding mark, dropping Fury with a when he arrived, we suspect a concussion,” Gvozdyk told a press down, but was unable to get had done enough to win. and this man are the two best Wilder with greater accuracy short hook that had the fans on conference on Saturday night. “It’s very disturbing.” the knock-out victory he had “We’re on away soil, I got heavyweights on the planet.” and causing a nasty swelling their feet. The unbeaten 31-year-old Gvozdyk finished Stevenson off with a promised to deliver at the Sta- knocked down twice, but I still Until a sensational final over the American’s left eye. Fury recovered well how- crushing right hand, leaving him leaning awkwardly against the cor- ples Center. believe I won that fight,” Fury round knockdown from Wilder, Wilder, the more aggres- ever and regained his compo- ner ropes. Stevenson, who has not ventured out of Canada for more The three judges were di- said. Fury appeared to be heading to- sive of the two fighters early sure to resume where he had than seven years, was making his 10th title defense since winning vided on the outcome, with one “That man is a fearsome wards what would have been a on, quickly moved into an early left off. With a large contingent his belt in 2013 by defeating American Chad Dawson. (AFP) scoring it 115-111 for Wilder, an- puncher and I was able to avoid remarkable upset. lead. of British fans in the audience of other 114-112 for Fury and the that. The world knows I won the The 30-year-old “Gypsy But Fury gradually grew in 17,698 roaring him on, a victory third 113-113. fight.” King”, who returned to boxing confidence, regularly taunting suddenly seemed within reach. A right hand sent Fury rock- Incredibly however, Fury “I think with the two knock- Fury also said he hopes to this year after missing more Wilder by throwing his arms up Wilder however suddenly ing backwards towards the deck managed to pick himself up downs I definitely won the arrange a rematch. than two years through depres- in the air or behind his back. found a devastating combina- and a brutal left hand on the and clear his head to survive the fight,” said Wilder afterwards. “One hundred percent we’ll sion, drink and drug problems, Wilder responded with in- tion just when he needed it in way down appeared to be the remainder of the round and es- “We poured our hearts out to- do the rematch,” Fury said. “We had boxed cleverly to evade the creasingly desperate flurries of the 12th round. coup de grace for the challenger. cape with a draw.

Smith holds off Finau joins Pistons beat Warriors to win Stenson, Rahm Leishman to defend in lead at World Australian PGA title fifth straight; Raptors roll on Challenge REUTERS Smith said the final round AFP nine games last season for the REUTERS GOLD COAST had been “pretty special” and LOS ANGELES Spurs due to a quadriceps in- ALBANY, BAHAMAS thanked his family and friends jury. CAMERON Smith edged Marc for keeping him going. BLAKE Griffin scored 26 Lowry, who leads the NBA TONY Finau made an excel- Leishman by two strokes in a “I’m lost for words, I’m points as the Detroit Pistons in assists, was a late scratch, lent par-save at the last to join see-saw final round to defend hopeless at this,” he said in a spoiled the return of Golden missing his first game of the Henrik Stenson and Jon Rahm his Australian PGA Champion- video posted on the European State Warriors star Stephen season with a back injury. at the top of the leaderboard af- ship title on Sunday. Tour’s Twitter page. Curry by beating the two-time The Raptors did not pro- ter the third round of the Hero Australian Smith, 25, made Leishman had the advan- defending NBA champions, vide any details about his World Challenge in the Baha- two bogeys in the first four holes tage over his World Cup team 111-102, on Saturday. condition. mas on Saturday. as his three-shot overnight lead partner after picking up three Andre Drummond fin- Fred VanVleet also scored Finau recovered from an over compatriot Leishman straight birdies from the third ished with 16 points and 19 re- 15 points for Toronto, who early bogey to card a five-under- evaporated but fought back and another at the eighth to bounds for Detroit as the Pis- won their eighth consecutive par 67, while halfway co-leaders brilliantly over the back nine to make the turn in 32. tons stretched their winning contest and improved to a Stenson and Rahm shot match- claim victory at the European After his slow start Smith streak to five games. league best 20-4 record. They ing 69s at Albany on the island Tour co-sanctioned event. got a shot back on the sixth then “That’s obviously a great are 10-2 on the road. of New Providence. Smith’s final round of two- had three bridies in four holes win,” Griffin said. “You could The Raptors have reached At 13-under 203, the trio under-par 70 took him to 16-un- from the 12th to come home in tell by the crowd and the at- the 20-win mark quicker than headed Gary Woodland by two der as he became the first player 33 and secure his second Euro- mosphere tonight that we any other team in franchise strokes with one round remain- to successfully defend the title pean Tour title. were facing a big team, and we history. ing at the tournament, which since Robert Allenby in 2001. “I think Cam made birdies protected our home floor.” VanVleet, who started in boasts a strong field but is not Leishman finished on a total of when he had to so all credit to Curry missed 11 games place of Lowry, drained con- an official PGA Tour money 14-under after his final round him,” said Leishman. “I’m obvi- with a groin problem. He shot secutive clutch three-pointers event. of 69. His challenge faded with ously disappointed I didn’t get it 10 of 21 and drained three of with just over two minutes left Tournament host Tiger dropped shots on the 14th and over the line but glad that I gave nine from beyond the arc to in the fourth to pad the Rap- Woods signed for a 72 to bring 16th holes. it a run there and made it pretty finish with 27 points. But he tors lead to 10 points. up the rear in the 18-man field. Englishman Ross McGow- interesting. started out rusty, missing his Jordan Clarkson and He has made a double-bogey an broke the course record with “I’m happy for Cam, we had first three shots, all three- Tristan Thompson each scored or worse in each of the three a 63 to finish on 11-under in a good fight out there. I did want point attempts. 18 points for Cleveland, who rounds so far. third place alongside Matthew to win, I gave it my best and just Curry said it might take lost their fourth in a row and A moderate breeze made Millar (68). didn’t make it.” some time to get back into the dropped to 4-18 overall. for relatively difficult scoring flow of the Warriors offense. Cleveland got George conditions with a 66 the best of “I just didn’t have the right Hill back after the start- the day, carded by both Xander timing, wasn’t seeing the rim ing guard missed 11 games Schauffele and Patrick Reed. that well. The second half was Detroit Pistons Blake Griffin takes a shot over Jonas Jerebko of the with a sprained right shoulder, Finau took advantage of better and I am sure that will Golden State Warriors during the second half of their NBA game at but he only delivered eight his power to birdie four of the carry over each game,” Curry Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Saturday. (AFP) points. five par-fives but it was a deft said. Elsewhere, Emmanuel touch at the par-four 18th that Kevin Durant scored 28 secutive games over Golden gling Cavaliers, 106-95. Mudiay scored 28 points and impressed as much as anything points and Klay Thompson State -- after losing 12 or their “I feel great. The coaching rookie Kevin Knox tallied a else he did. After a poor second added 21 in the losing effort previous 13. staff has done a good job of career-high 26 as the visiting shot left his ball in a tough spot for Golden State. The Pistons built an making me feel comfortable New York Knicks outlasted the in the rough, he flopped a deli- The Warriors couldn’t 11-point lead in the second out there,” said Leonard, who high-flying Milwaukee Bucks cate recovery shot to 12 feet and overcome Detroit’s dominance quarter and led 54-46 at the joined the Raptors this season in overtime, 136-134. sank the putt to save par. on the offensive boards, with half. via a trade from the San Anto- Damyean Dotson and “I took care of the par-fives, just eight offensive rebounds In Cleveland, Raptors star nio Spurs. Tim Hardaway Jr added 21 and on this golf course, we have compared to 14 for Detroit. Kawhi Leonard scored 34 “It is great just to be able to points each, and Noah Vonleh five of them, I think that’s what Cameron Smith of Australia celebrates with the Kirkwood Cup after A half dozen Pistons fin- points as Toronto overcame play basketball again and do contributed 15 points for the you have to do to play well,” said winning the Australian PGA Championship at the Royal Pines golf ished in double figures. De- the absence of all-star guard something that I enjoy, add- Knicks, who snapped a two- Finau, making his debut in the course on the Gold Coast on Sunday. (AFP) troit have now won two con- Kyle Lowry and beat the strug- ed Leonard, who only played game losing skid. event. Sports Monday, December 3, 2018 19 ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE Aubameyang stars as Arsenal fightback stun Tottenham AFP above Tottenham into fourth LONDON place on goal difference. Ending their hated neigh- UNAI Emery hailed Arsenal’s bours’ six-match winning run explosive 4-2 win over bitter ri- showed Arsenal aren’t content vals Tottenham as a statement to let the balance of power in of intent from his revitalised north London remain with Tot- side. tenham. Emery’s team extend- But Emery warned his side ed their unbeaten run to 19 not to get carried away with an- matches in all competitions other big test looming at Man- after fighting back from 2-1 chester United on Wednesday. down in arguably the Premier “We are happy and enjoy- League’s game of the season so ing. But Tottenham beat Chel- far. sea but then they lost to us. Pierre-Emerick Aubamey- That is a big example for us as ang’s penalty had put Arsenal we think about the Manchester ahead before Eric Dier’s header United match,” Emery said. and a Harry Kane spot-kick “We know it is very difficult gave Tottenham the lead at half- in Manchester. We are going to time at the Emirates Stadium. prepare as best we can. It is a Dier’s gloating celebration big challenge for us.” had triggered a touchline brawl Tottenham boss Mauricio involving Arsenal substitutes. Pochettino admitted his players But the fireworks were far suffered mentally and physical- from over as Aubameyang’s ly at the end of a draining week superb long-range equaliser that included vital victories over sparked a second half surge Chelsea and Inter Milan. “It was from the Gunners. complicated from the beginning Alexandre Lacazette came of the game. After the third goal off the bench to put Arsenal it was tough to come back men- ahead and Lucas Torreira tally, to find the energy to go sealed the points with his first again,” he said. goal for the club. “We started to feel the ef- Liverpool’s Divock Origi celebrates scoring his goal with Virgil van Dijk and teammates during their Premier League match against Everton in Liverppol on Sunday. (REUTERS) Capping a miserable day for fort we made in the Champions Jan Vertonghen, the Tottenham League and the Chelsea game. It defender was sent off in the was a big week.” closing stages after earlier giv- Biting into challenges and ing away Arsenal’s penalty. “It harrying Tottenham into pan- is a very big match for our confi- icked mistakes, Arsenal made a Liverpool’s Origi sinks dence. Now we have to continue blistering start and their relent- our process,” Emery said. “It is less tempo paid dividends in the a very big victory. We give this 10th minute. to our supporters because it’s a Vertonghen jumped with very special match against Tot- Shkodran Mustafi as they chal- Everton with late goal tenham.” lenged for a corner and the Bel- It was only Arsenal’s second gian’s raised arm clearly made win in the last nine league north contact with the ball as he tried London derbies and, while to block the Arsenal defender’s The 1-0 victory extends the Reds’ unbeaten run in Merseyside derbies in the EPL to 16 games stealing local bragging rights header. is always sweet, this felt like a Referee Mike Dean award- AFP Xherdan Shaqiri squan- significant moment for Emery’s ed a penalty and Aubameyang LIVERPOOL dered his team’s best opening, team in the bigger picture. Em- sent Hugo Lloris the wrong way played clean through by Mo ery has revived Arsenal since from the spot for his 11th goal of A freak injury-time goal from Salah after 33 minutes but tak- the depressing final years of the season. Liverpool substitute Divock ing an extra touch that allowed Arsene Wenger’s reign. Tottenham snatched a 30th Origi settled the Merseyside Pickford to block his effort. But losses to Manchester minute equaliser as the derby derby and kept Jurgen Klopp’s The tempo did not lessen City and Chelsea and a draw reached fever pitch. unbeaten team hard on the after the restart. Salah, looking with Liverpool had raised ques- Christian Eriksen’s heels of Premier League pace- to score for a third consecutive tions about Arsenal’s ability to inswinging free-kick caught setters Manchester City on Sun- league game, curled a shot just compete for a top four finish. Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka day. wide from 20 yards and Sadio This stirring comeback was flat-footed and Dier nipped in The 1-0 victory extended Mane chased onto a Firmino exactly the kind of statement to head past Bernd Leno’s weak Liverpool’s unbeaten sequence through ball that Seamus Cole- Arsenal needed as they moved attempted save. in Merseyside derbies in the man failed to deal with, only to Premier League to 16 games al- slide his shot wide. though the manner of the win- Liverpool were beginning ning goal made this one of the to dominate even more than more unforgettable of those had been in the case in the first games. half, Salah, yet again, creating In the 96th minute, Virgil an opening as he passed back to van Dijk mishit a hopeful, des- the edge of the area for Mane to perate shot in the direction of miss the target. the Everton goal with the effort Liverpool’s striker Divock Origi (left) hits the woodward with this late attempt during the Premier League But Marco Silva introduced ballooning into the air and the match at Anfield in Liverpool on Sunday.(AFP) young winger Ademola Look- defender turning his back in man off the Everton bench and disgust. on a corner and Origi turned a ton with the game’s first chance Somehow, goalkeeper Alis- his side’s attacking threat in- But Everton goalkeeper Jor- difficult chance onto the Ever- with just four minutes gone as son made an extraordinary re- stantly improved. dan Pickford struggled to judge ton bar, with home supporters Lucas Digne swung in a well- flex block and, after the ball re- Soon, Sigurdsson was forc- the ball as it dropped from the appealing for a penalty after worked free-kick and defender bounded against Gomes’s head ing Alisson into a routine save Anfield night sky. Daniel Sturridge’s follow-up Yerry Mina rose from a group of and looked destined to trickle from long range before Look- With the ball looking as if shot appeared to strike Gylfi players but saw his attempt fly over the goalline, it was Liver- man set up Bernard for a shot it might hit the cross-bar, the Sigurdsson on the arm. well wide. pool defender Joe Gomez who which the Brazilian sent flying England man pushed the ball But how the 100th Anfield Everton’s other great first made a brilliant last-ditch clear- just wide of the right-hand up- upwards and presented Origi league derby still stood goalless half chance owed more to spir- ance to hack the ball to safety. right from 20 yards. with a simple headed finish into at that stage was a surprise with ited defending than poor fin- - Liverpool run -Yet Liver- By the 74th minute, Klopp an open net. the first half, especially, produc- ishing as Theo Walcott headed pool, predictably, looked in the was desperate for a change and Liverpool thought they had ing multiple chances for both across goal and Andre Gomes mood to continue a record that brought on Sturridge to replace Arsenal’s striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (centre) celebrates after won the game three minutes teams. looked certain to nod into the has seen them unbeaten in this Salah, who did not look pleased scoring his goal during their Premier League match at the Emirates earlier when van Dijk headed A set-piece presented Ever- Liverpool net from close range. home fixture for 19 years. at being replaced. Stadium in London on Sunday. (AFP) AC Milan fourth after battling Germans, Dutch to clash in Euro 2020 qualifying back to beat Parma AFP to coach a group like that.” The historical rivals are drawn in MILAN Roberto Inglese nodded in his fourth goal this season for Group C alongside Estonia, Belarus INJURY-HIT AC Milan got back Parma from a corner five minutes & Northern Ireland to winning ways in Serie A on after the break but Milan pulled Sunday as second half goals from one back six minutes later thanks IANS The president of the Ger- Patrick Cutrone and Franck Kes- to Cutrone volleying home. DUBLIN man football association, Re- sie saw them come from behind Kessie slotted in Milan’s sec- inhard Grindel, stressed that to beat promoted Parma 2-1. ond from the spot on 71 minutes GERMANY and the Nether- “The Netherlands will obvi- Gennaro Gattuso’s side fell after Alessandro Bastoni was lands are to face off again in a ously provide a stern test, but 2-0 to Juventus and were held deemed after consultation with tough qualifying group for the looking at the group, we sim- 1-1 by Lazio in their previous VAR to have handled the ball. UEFA Euro Cup 2020, accord- ply have to qualify for Euro two league games the win at the “It’s disappointing to come home ing to the draw held on Sunday 2020.” San Siro takes them fourth, two with zero points despite having in Dublin. Netherlands coach Ronald points ahead of the Romans who played well,” said Parma coach The results of the draw pit Koeman asserted that the two travel to bottom club Chievo later Roberto D’Aversa. the two historically-powerful sides know each other well, on Sunday. It was a hard-fought Parma drop to eighth and are teams against one another just having just played against victory for Milan, days after com- now five points behind AC Milan weeks after they clashed in the each other, and added that he peting in the Europa League and who occupy the final Champions debut UEFA Nations League, was content with the rest of with a number of players missing. League berth. in which Germany fared the group. Former Portuguese player Nuno Gomes (right) shows the lot of Belgium during the UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifica- Alessio Romagnoli, Mattia Torino -- with coach Walter poorly while the Netherlands Because of Germany’s poor tion Draw in Dublin, on Sunday. (EPA) Caldara, Lucas Biglia and Giaco- Mazzarri back on the bench after snatched a ticket to the semi- performance in the Nations mo Bonaventura are all injured, a health scare -- also rallied past finals, reports Efe news. League, Die Mannschaft fell to Spain was drawn in the which includes Ukraine, Ser- ia, Montenegro and Kosovo. with Argentine forward Gonzalo 10-man Genoa 2-1 to move sixth “It’s a fairly standard “pot 2” in Sunday’s draw, from Euro 2020 Group F of along- bia, Lithuania and Luxemburg. The winner and the run- Higuain suspended. and the Europa League places. group in terms of difficulty. which teams were drawn into side Sweden, Norway, Ro- France, the 2016 Euro ner-up of each of the ten “This is a precious win be- Genoa had to play with a man Ourselves and the Nether- the second positions in the ten mania, the Faroe Islands and runner-up and the 2018 FIFA groups will qualify automati- cause we played against a team less for over an hour after Romu- lands are the favourites and groups. Malta. World Cup champion, will cally for the 2020 Euro, which who can trouble you in every mo- lo was sent off for two bookings both should go through,” Ger- Germany won the 2014 On paper, Spain’s main square off against Iceland, will be played in 12 European ment,” said Gattuso. in three minutes, but Christian many coach Joachim Low said FIFA World Cup, but was rivals seem to be Sweden and Turkey, Albania, Moldavia and countries between June 12 and “This team is incredible, the Kouame nevertheless put the via the team’s official Twitter. knocked out of this summer’s Romania, ranked 14th and Andorra in Group H. July 12. boys always show grit, determi- visitors ahead after 36 minutes The remaining Group C World Cup in the group stage, 24th by FIFA, respectively. England has a relatively Four other teams will book nation and sense of belonging. when he beat the offside trap to countries are Northern Ire- while the Netherlands failed to Defending champion Por- lightweight field in Group A, their places in the tourney They are giving their all, it’s easy fire in from close range. land, Estonia and Belarus. qualify. tugal will compete in Group B, facing Czech Republic, Bulgar- through playoffs. 20 Monday, December 3, 2018 The Last Word National colours adorn Doha as Qatar National Day nears

ITH the National Day celebrations approaching, a festive fervour pervades all around with the Wstreets of Doha and other areas including the Corniche, Souk Waqif and Darb Al Sai all decked up and decorated with the Qatari flag. The preparations for the National Day celebrations began earlier this year with hectic activity geared to set the stage for the National Day Parade. The pavilions that will be participating in the National Day celebrations at Darb Al Sai are almost complete. The Organising Committee of the National Day Celebrations has begun decorating Dar Al Sai with flags, making necessary improvements and organising parking spaces and entry/exit gates for the occasion. Finishing touches are being given to renovate the ven- ues for the slew of events to be held on the occasion. Efforts are on to enhance the services provided to the public including the participants, citizens, residents and tourists. Meanwhile, the Organising Committee has announced the schedule of events to be held at Darb Al Sai. The events will start on Wednesday, December 12 and the doors will remain open from 3.30 pm to 11 pm. The participating wings will continue until Thursday, December 20. (TNN)

CURTAIN COMES DOWN ON SIXTH AJYAL FILM FESTIVAL TODAY Fatima al Nahdi wins inaugural Abdulaziz Jassim Award for Best Performance The competition screened 16 films by Qataris and those who call Qatar home TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

FATIMA al Nahdi received the inaugural ‘Abdulaziz Jassim Award for Best Performance’ at the sixth Ajyal Film Festival on Monday for her role in the film ‘Gubgub’, which tells the story of an adventurous girl who goes crab-hunting with her family. Minister of Culture and Sports and DFI Board Mem- ber HE Salah bin Ghanem al Fatima al Nahdi Ali presented the award, insti- tuted this year by Doha Film Documentary’ honours, re- Institute (DFI) in honour of spectively. the late legendary Qatari actor Directed by Mohamed al Jassim, to the young actress. Mahmeed, ‘Nasser Goes to ‘Sh’hab’, an endearing Space’, the story of a highly Minister of Culture and Sports HE Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali with ‘Made in Qatar’ award winners, award jury and Ajyal officials. tale of a young girl’s curiosity creative 7-year-old boy who sparked by the myth of fall- copes with his parents’ di- Film Festival, the annual cin- Fatma Hassan Alremaihi, world, and presents our au- ences at Hamad Bin Khalifa On Fatima al Nahdi’s ing stars, directed by Amal vorce by escaping to a magi- ema event hosted by the DFI festival director and chief ex- thentic stories and highlights University Dr Amal al Malki performance in ‘Gubgub’, al Muftah, and ‘Just Another cal space he creates in his at Katara Cultural Village. Cel- ecutive officer of DFI, said: the abilities of our talents.” and Irish filmmaker Collin the jury noted: “While it was Memory’, a powerful docu- mind, won the Jury’s ‘Special ebrating home-grown talent “We are proud to work with They were evaluated by McIvor. In their deliberation competitive, there was one mentary on what it feels like to Mention’. and featuring works by Qatari our local filmmakers, whose a jury comprising Turkish notes, the jury observed that performance that stood out be displaced by war, directed Made in Qatar presented and Qatar-based talents, the films are a reflection of our actress Tuba Unsal, Found- the films stood out for their to us. Fatima is a promising by Mariam al Dhubhani, won by Ooredoo is one of the flag- programme had 16 short films nation and its diversity. Made ing Dean of the College of narrative strength and crea- young actress and her talent the ‘Best Narrative’ and ‘Best ship programmes of the Ajyal in competition this year. in Qatar is our window to the Humanities and Social Sci- tive approaches. will surely take her far.” Last day to watch award-winning films Music adds value to a film, WITH curtain coming down on the some of the finest musicians from Qa- sixth Ajyal Film Festival, the annual tar Philharmonic Orchestra, will per- says Capharnaüm producer cinema event hosted by the Doha Film form an exclusive playlist that includes Institute at the Katara Cultural Village, music from the world’s most beloved the audiences today (Monday) have films, anime and video games. KHALED Mouzanar, the produc- Khaled cited his work on Na- another exciting day of activities, in- Five international films will be er and composer of ‘Capharnaüm’ dine Labaki’s first feature film cluding the screenings of award-win- screened today at Ajyal, including the (Lebanon/2018), wowed audi- ‘Caramel’, in which he says a tango ning films. winner of the Best Screenplay Award ences with impromptu perfor- he composed became the film’s Do not miss [RE]ACTION, the in- at Cannes Film Festival 2018, ‘The mances on stage during his Ajyal signature music and enabled the teractive art exhibit at Ajyal’s Katara Man Who Stole Banks’, at 8:30pm at Talk and by sharing back stories transformation in filming a crucial Building 19. A creative showcase of Qa- Novo Cinemas, The Pearl. on some of the pivotal composi- scene. He said that in music com- tar’s resilience and ability to overcome Acclaimed director Jafar Panahi’s tions for his movies. position, “everything is in the vol- even the most testing of challenges, the ‘3 Faces’ will be screened at 8pm at Ka- At his talk on ‘The Power of ume. Even a small decibel can kill works display how the nation continue tara 12 Theatre B. Music in Cinema’, Khaled was in- the emotion or enhance it.” to strengthen and grow. The exhibition ‘On Happiness Road’ by Hsin-Yin sightful and at times philosophical Khaled went on to perform is open to the public from 10am. Sung will be screened at 9pm at Katara as he discussed the value-add that Khaled Mouzanar at Ajyal Talks. some of his compositions. His ad- Activities at Geekdom, one of the 12 Theatre A. ‘Supa Modo’, the winner music brings to film. “Cinema is vice to young talents aspiring to do largest pop-culture events in Qatar, Geekdom of the Crystal Bear at the Berlin Inter- about creating empathy [with au- ing the visuals because “when you music for cinema was to “study, enter their final phase on Monday at national Film Festival 2018, will be diences],” he said. “And music is work from the script, it builds your study and study” the works of Katara Building 18 & 19, with cosplay, progression of comic book, science fic- screened at 5pm at Katara 12 Theatre B. the best thing to help create and imagination; with images, you the masters and the people who video game tournaments and more. tion and fantasy characters. Nominated for the Grand Jury enhance empathy.” have less room for interpretation.” walked before them, and to “love The much-awaited Geekdom Talk The Geekdom Closing Concert at Prize at Seattle International Film Fes- On his work process, Khaled He said it also helps add value cinema” genuinely. by Prof Leland Hill on ‘Life as a Geek’ 9.15pm at Katara Esplanade is a must- tival 2018, ‘Leave No Trace’, directed said he likes to be associated right to the film, giving room for new The session was moderated is at 7pm at the Screening Room in attend event as ‘CineMoon’ ensemble by Debra Granik, will be screened at from the scripting stage than be- cinematic interpretations by the by Emmy-nominated journalist Building 18, where he will discuss the members, representing a selection of 6pm at Katara 12 Theatre A. (TNN) gin his compositions after watch- director. Ahmed Shihab-Eldin. (TNN) Visitors help complete world’s longest LEGO bridge at QNL

VISITORS from across Qatar contributed to completing a 33-metre-long suspension bridge built from more than 260,000 LEGO bricks. The bridge is displayed at Qatar National Library (QNL) as part of the 2018 Qatar Brit- ish Festival, organised in collaboration with the British Council and the British Embassy in Qatar. The last brick on the structure was placed on Sunday by Dr Sohair Wastawy, executive director of Qatar National Library. Sam Ayton, director of the British Coun- cil, Qatar; Dr Waseem Kotoub, director of the Qatar British Festival, and representatives from the British Embassy in Qatar were also present at the ceremony. The bridge is the longest such structure in the world and was designed by Dr Robin Sham, a fellow at the Institution of Civil En- gineers (ICE). A replica of the bridge was created in 2016 by Bright Bricks, a UK-based builder of large-scale LEGO structures, and LEGO Certiﬁed Professionals, along with AECOM engineers and volunteers. The bridge will be displayed at the library The bridge is displayed at QNL as part of the 2018 Qatar British Festival, organised in collaboration with The last brick on the structure was placed by QNL Executive Director Dr Sohair Wastawy. until January 6. 2019. (TNN) the British Council and the British Embassy in Qatar.