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Shura panel studies Lab capacity for Solar eclipse wows skywatchers draft law on media Skywatchers witnessed a dramatic partial solar eclipse over Qatar sky on Sunday. The annular solar eclipse started at 7.13 am local time and reached its activities, journalism maximum phase at 8.30 am with the Moon covering 80 percent of the solar disc. QNA daily COVID-19 The eclipse concluded at 10.01 am, lasting two hours and 28 minutes, according Doha to Qatar Calendar House. Annular eclipses occur when the Moon — passing between Earth and the Sun — is not quite close enough to our planet to Shura Council’s joint committee completely obscure sunlight, leaving a thin ring of the solar disc visible. comprising the Legal and Legislative Affairs and Cultural and Information tests to reach Affairs Committees on Sunday exam- ined a draft law regulating journalism, publishing, media activities, and arts. The draft law includes 74 articles 30K by July-end and has provisions regulating journal- ism and media, publishing houses, and the distribution of publications, movie theaters, private broadcast Medical Laboratory Department launches two labs stations, advertising, public relations, Tribune News Network increased 75 times since the start of and media services offices. Doha the pandemic. The committee, chaired by its The laboratories also provide se- Rapporteur Nasser bin Rashid bin The daily laboratory capacity for rological tests to deliver rapid results Saria Al Kaabi, decided to resume COVID-19 tests will reach 30,000 by within 10 to 15 minutes. There is a studying the draft law at its next the end of July. At present, laboratory laboratory serological test, which takes meeting. capacity stood at 20,000 daily tests. approximately one hour, whereby in This was revealed by Dr Einas Al these serological tests, consideration Kuwari, Head of the Department of is given to following the medical pro- Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at tocols of methods of use. Hamad Medical Cooperation (HMC), Dr Al Kuwari announced the launch Qatar condemns UK on Sunday. of two new laboratories by the Medical Hamad Medical Laboratories per- Laboratory Department of HMC. stabbing incident form various tests to diagnose COV- In addition to the main virus labo- ID-19, including polymerase chain ratory, two laboratories were opened Qatar has con- reaction (PCR) tests and serological to examine coronavirus in both Com- demned the stab- tests, each of which has its uses ac- municable Diseases Center (CDC) and bing incident in cording to medical protocols. Hamad General Hospital in order to Reading, south- Dr Al Kuwari said Hamad Medical increase the capacity and to ensure ern England, Laboratories, under the umbrella of that work continues in any emergency which resulted the Hamad Medical Corporation and without stopping. in a number the Ministry of Public Health, are the There are also four laboratories of deaths and main laboratories that are conduct- dedicated to coronavirus tests, which injuries. ing coronavirus tests. Hamad Medical perform PCR tests and is used for Daily COVID-19 cases In a statement on Sunday, the Laboratories have conducted at least emergency and urgent case. This test Ministry of Foreign Affairs renewed Qa- 300,000 tests since the start of the takes two hours, she said. These labo- tar’s firm position, rejecting violence, pandemic. ratories are located in Hamad General terrorism, and criminal acts regardless The testing laboratory worked at Hospital, Al Khor Hospital, Al Wakra drop below 1,000 of the motives and reasons. the beginning of the pandemic around Hospital and the Cuban Hospital. The statement offered Qatar’s the clock with an initial operating ca- She stressed that Hamad Medical Tribune News Network condolences to the families of the vic- pacity of 16 percent compared to the Laboratories were able to overcome Doha tims, the government, and the people current operating capacity of 100 per- the challenges that emerged with the of the United Kingdom, wishing the cent of male and female employees. beginning of the corona pandemic by In a positive development, the number of peo- injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) She pointed out that Hamad providing all the equipment and re- ple identified daily as infected with coronavirus Medical Laboratories worked hard to sources required to conduct the tests (COVID-19) dropped below 1,000 in Qatar on provide the latest advanced technical accurately, thanks to the support from Sunday. devices to ensure the speed of test re- the country that provided everything The last 24 hours saw 881 people testing sults taking into account quality and needed to facilitate the work and in- positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Edu ministry approves safety, as the number of daily checks crease the absorptive capacity of the country, bringing the total number of active to detect coronavirus using PCR tests laboratories. cases to 18,952. programmes of US As many as 1,556 people recovered from the disease in the last 24 hours, bringing the total and UK universities number of recovered people in Qatar to 68,319. Sadly, four more people – aged 37, 55, 61 The Minister of Education and Higher Educa- and 69 years – succumbed to the virus, taking tion has approved the delivery in Qatar of the death toll in the country to 98. undergraduate and graduate programmes The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) of- offered by prestigious US and UK universities fered condolences and sympathy to the families beginning fall 2020. The programmes are of the deceased. managed by the Global Studies Institute, a In a statement, the ministry said eight more Qatari education enterprise based in Doha patients were admitted to intensive care due to in collaboration with Shorelight Technologies. health complications resulting from infection Programmes will be offered at the Aspire with the virus, bringing the total number of cas- Zone Foundation using live lectures from se- es that are currently in critical care to 221. lect universities from the US or UK. page 2

Roads and infra project work in Al QRCS excels in managing Mekaines Egda Al Heedan and Al Khor begins quarantine facility for workers The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has started the Roads and Doha Municipality Infrastructure Project in Al Egda Al Heedan and Al Khor (Package 1) Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has made which is located west of Al Bayt Stadium and covers Al Egda area to beautifies mall better-than-expected results in managing the work- the west of Al Khor Road and Al Heedan area to the east. The project intersection (PG 2) ers’ quarantine facility in Mekaines. As the COVID-19 aims to develop internal streets in the area and provide infrastructure crisis began, the Ministry of Public Health assigned facilities such as storm water and foul sewer drainage networks to the operation of the facility to QRCS. The Mekaines respond to residents’ needs and the urban growth. Project Engineer quarantine facility receives the cases referred from Eng Hamad Al Badr said the project provides services for 738 new Hamad Medical Corporation, secures all requirements residential plots. The project includes developing a road network with MME distributes local for comfortable and safe accommodation, and keeps a total length of 19 km street lighting, road signs and road markings, dates to charitable the inmates, particularly those with chronic diseases, as well as other road safety elements. page 2 organisations (PG 2) under constant observation. (TNN) page 15 02 Monday, June 22, 2020

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Education ministry approves Ashghal commences QR303 mn US, UK varsity programmes in Doha beginning fall 2020 roads, infrastructure project in Tribune News Network ues and commitment to excellence, Doha this project would not have come to fruition.” Al Egda Al Heedan and Al Khor Minister of Education and Higher Starting from September 2020, Education HE Dr Mohammed Abdul the programes will be offered by the Tribune News Network Eng Bader pointed out that, in Wahed Ali Al Hammadi on Sunday ap- State University of New York and the Doha line with the Public Works Author- proved the delivery in Qatar of under- University of South Carolina. Two ity’s support to local manufacturers graduate and graduate programmes additional universities already ap- The Public Works Authority (Ash- and in line with Ta’heel initiative offered by prestigious US and UK uni- proved by the ministry will be added ghal) has announced the commence- which was launched by the authority versities beginning fall 2020. in January 2021. ment of the QR303 million worth in 2017, local materials and manu- The programmes are managed by Associates, Bachelors and Mas- Roads and Infrastructure Project in Al facturers will be relied on for most the Global Studies Institute, a Qatari ters programmes will be offered us- Egda Al Heedan and Al Khor (Package of the project’s work. Materials and education enterprise based in Doha ing the real-time, highly interactive 1) located west of Al Bayt Stadium and elements that will be supplied from in collaboration with Shorelight and content rich format using Shore- covering Al Egda area to the west of Al local manufacturers include gabbro, Technologies. The programmes will light Technology systems, especially Khor Road and Al Heedan area to the light poles and luminaires, direc- be offered at the Aspire Zone Foun- built for the Qatari student to have a east. tional signs in addition to sewage, dation using live lectures from select more immersive classroom experi- The project aims at developing surface water and rain water drain- universities from the US or UK. ence than if they were sitting in class- internal streets in the area and pro- age pipes, asphalt, concrete, rebar Chairman of the Global Studies room thousands of miles away. vide infrastructure facilities, including and prefabricated manholes. Institute Saad Ibrahim Al Muhan- Courses will lead to myriad two- storm water and foul sewer drain- The local Qatari component that nadi said, “On behalf all of our part- year associate’s degrees, four-year age networks to respond to residents Eng Bader said the project in- work along with a 20.4 kilometres po- will be used on the project is planned ners, I am honoured to announce the undergraduate degrees, graduate needs and the urban growth. cludes developing a road network with table water network. to reach 85 percent. launch of the Global Studies Institute programmes at the master’s level Engineer Hamad Al Badr, project a total length of 19 kilometres street Besides, new sewage pipelines The Roads and Infrastructure in in Qatar. Bringing together world- and professional development op- engineer in the Roads Projects Depart- lighting, road signs and road mark- along with a new system to ensure Al Egda Al Heedan and Al Khor (Pack- class universities and utilising a portunities. ment at Ashghal, said the project pro- ings, as well as other road safety ele- the flow distribution will be provided age 1) Project is being implemented technology platform that allows real Students can now get a high- vides services for 738 new residential ments. The project will also provide a and connected with Qatar’s main sew- by Al Darwich Engineering at a cost time live instruction and facilitates a quality US or UK degree without plots through infrastructure services 38-km pedestrian and cycle track. age network. Construction works will of approximately QR303 million. It is learning environment that has never leaving Qatar or can transfer to a and enhanced local streets to provide Project works also include a also include an emergency flood area divided into three geographical zones been done before is truly a remark- top tier international university with connectivity to future public facilities 23.7-km-long foul sewer network, 33 with a total capacity of 44,000 m3 to which will be carried out successively. able milestone in advancing higher one or two years of study already in the area such as schools, mosques, kilometres surface and groundwater provide proper protection for the en- The duration of each phase will be one education in Qatar. “Our aim at the completed. Furthermore, because commercial complexes and youth cen- drainage network and 6.7 kilometres tire area against flooding and excess year while the full completion of the Global Studies Institute is to pro- of the close cooperation with Qatari tres. Treated Sewerage Effluent (TSE) net- rainfall. project is scheduled for Q2, 2023. mote education and lifelong learn- universities, students will be able to ing by providing quality educational transfer coursework to universities programmes at all levels - Associates, in Doha. Bachelors, Masters and Professional Dr Kristine Duffy, president of Development - to Qatari citizens and the State University of New York at residents at our state-of-the-art fa- Adirondack, said: “The State Uni- Katara launches caricature competition cilities within Aspire Zone.” versity of New York is the largest He added, “This achievement system of public higher education in The Cultural Village Foundation talising Arab culture through its vari- firm belief in the importance of this and the participating painters must could not have been made possible the United States. We are delighted (Katara) has launched ‘Katara Carica- ous activities. art and its distinction, especially that be over the age of 18, each of whom without the support of all the part- to bring the quality of a SUNY edu- ture competition’ to enhance the role He said the award is aimed at dis- this art is one of the ancient arts that is entitled to participate with three ners and the team at the Global Stud- cation to Qatar for the benefit of the and mission of caricature art as a me- covering and encouraging new talents accompanied the transformations works as original hand drawings, ies Institute. I would like to thank residents of Qatar. Our faculty are re- dium of expression. in addition to consolidating the pres- that societies knew at all levels. not digital drawings. Besides, the everyone who has worked on realis- ally excited to be able to interact with Katara General Manager Dr ence of distinguished Arab caricature The drawings submitted are re- text should be written in Arabic. The ing this dream in addition to the Qa- students of all levels in Doha class- Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti said the globally. quired to have been specifically ex- drawings can be presented in colour tar Ministry of Education and Higher rooms. We believe that this technol- award aims to boost the Arab cultural He said Katara seeks to be a cen- ecuted for the award and must not or black and white, with the painter Education. Without their support, ogy provides for a vibrant classroom and artistic scene, and added that the tre and a platform for revitalising the have been previously published in placing his signature in the draw- encouragement, shared vision, val- experience.” Foundation plays a vital role in revi- Arab caricature movement due to its the media, social media or websites, ings. (QNA)

QSRSN unveils arts Meeza launches 4th state-of-the-art data centre contest for people Tribune News Network customer engagement, facilitate our clients.” Doha transformation of products and ser- Meeza’s work furthers Qa- with special needs vices and empower businesses. The tar’s role as a regional hub and key MEEZA, Qatar’s pioneering data solutions provider ultimately gives contributor to the technological QNA centre business, has announced the businesses the opportunity to opti- development of the region, sup- Doha launch of its fourth state-of-the-art mise their operations by connecting porting the innovation mechanism data centre in Doha, as the latest with the latest technology in the in- for smart solutions in the areas of The Qatar Foundation for the Reha- addition to its nationwide plans, to dustry, and form the new cloud re- healthcare, scientific research, ar- bilitation of Special Needs (QFRSN) support Qatar’s digital transforma- gion in Qatar. tificial intelligence, education and launched the online arts competition tion and smart future. Acting Chief Executive Officer of sports event management solutions for people with disabilities on Sun- The new data centre, M-Vault Meeza Eng Ahmad Abdulla Al Mu- among others. day. 4, is part of Meeza’s accelerated ef- slemani said: “We are excited to an- Mohsin Al Marri, chief opera- The Foundation has published on- forts to implement Qatar’s digital Mohsin Al Marri, Chief Operations Eng Ahmad Abdulla Al Muslemani, nounce the establishment of our 4th tions officer, said: “Our vision is line videos showing people with disabil- transformation agenda toward a Officer, MEEZA Acting CEO data centre in Qatar, and it could to make service excellence the ex- ities and their families how to partici- knowledge-based economy, in line not have come at a better time. The pectation, not the exception. The pate by creating works of art that would with Qatar National Vision 2030. Park (QSTP), part of Qatar Foun- fully launched three Tier III certified new data centre will be ready for 4th addition of the data centre for be eligible for the competition. The new data centre follows the dation Research Development and M-Vault data centres that offer a use by the time we welcome some MEEZA helps us build the techno- Chairman of the foundation HE best global practices in the provi- Innovation. The project is likely to guaranteed uptime of 99.98 percent of the leading world experts in the logical infrastructure that we need Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani sion of premium data centre ser- be completed and ready for use by complying with appropriate inter- industry and opens new doors for to bring Qatar to the global arena of announced the start of the competition vices, which will enable all sectors mid-2021, coinciding with the ex- national standards. The M-Vaults exchange of information, ideas and cloud services. Our future is mov- as part of the 2020 summer activities, to become more efficient and boost pected arrival of global hyperscalers enable businesses to benefit from technological advancement. We are ing towards the digital and we, at emphasising the commitment to ensur- technological infrastructure. - leaders in cloud technology and greater efficiencies and reduce risks. honoured to pave the way for Qa- Meeza, are working to ensure that ing the health of people with disabilities The construction of M-Vault 4 network systems, operating large- Meeza offers scalable, highly tar’s digital transformation by es- we maintain the best practices in the while committing to all the precaution- has already begun on the premises scale data centres worldwide. available and resilient cloud ser- tablishing the best technologies and industry and offer premium hosting ary measures related to Coronavirus of Qatar Science and Technology Previously, MEEZA has success- vices that can be used to improve providing a service of excellence to services and solutions”. (COVID-19) containment.

MME distributes 570 tonnes Doha Municipality beautifies mall intersection with artificial grass of local dates to charity bodies Tribune News Network Doha QNA Doha The Gardening Department of the Department of Services The Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME), Affairs at the Municipality of represented by the Agricultural Affairs Department, has Doha has beautified 1,200 sq distributed local dates supplied to it from registered Qa- metres of space at the mall tari farms to charitable societies in the country. The dates intersection, using artificial will be distributed to needy people in Qatar and other grass and coloured gravel. countries. The General Cleaning De- Delivered in four batches, the ministry distributed 570 partment under its director tonnes of dates to Qatar Charity, Qatar Red Crescent So- Moqbel Al Shammari, in coor- transported them to the waste winds blowing recently dur- Municipality, represented ing regulation law, the public ciety and Hifz Alnaema Center. A total of 230 tonnes were dination with the Municipality treatment centre in Mesaieed. ing the last period. The de- by the Technical and Public and private state property distributed in the first and second batches, while 340 of Al-Khor and Al-Thakhira, The department also car- partment removed 45 tonnes Control Sections of the Mu- law, and the public cleanliness tonnes were distributed in the third and fourth batches. removed about 14,125 of the ried out a comprehensive of sand from the area, using nicipal Control Department, law were recorded. The offi- The date distribution project started in 2006 with the various old tyres from the old cleaning of the coastal road modern and advanced equip- conducted inspections on Abu cials arrested five individuals aim to motivate Qatari farmers to expand the production landfill located in Al-Nouf, after sand accumulated the ment. Nakhlah area, where a num- and took legal actions against of local dates. southeast of the creek, and roadsides from the impact of Meanwhile, the Shehaniya ber of violations of the build- violators. Nation Monday, June 22, 2020 03 Four Qatari high school students win WCM-Q Healing Hands essay contest accompany the students on their dia affects people’s well-being and ceived honourable mentions for Once coronavirus restrictions are lifted, the trip. health positively and negatively. their essays: Sara Nasser Alkaabi The contest, which is run by The positive effects include offer- of Aljazeera Academy, Moza Mo- winning students will spend two weeks on the Office of Student Outreach ing social support and enabling hammed Al Tamimi of Al Ebb Sec- an educational trip of a lifetime to the US and Educational Development at social disclosure. However, social ondary School for Girls, Deema WCM-Q, is open to Qatari stu- media can cause negative outcomes Mohammad Assami of Amna Bint Tribune News Network WCM-Q Doctors of the Future dents in grades 10 and 11 and is de- such as addiction disorder, which Waheb Independent School for Doha scholarship for being judged to signed to inspire young nationals is characterised by escapism, men- Girls, and Layan Abdulla Al Ansari have written the best 800-word to think about careers in medicine tal preoccupation and distraction and Mohammad Mansoori of Qa- Four talented high school stu- essays on the implications of so- and biomedical science, giving from personal life. It also increases tar Academy Doha. dents have won two-week scholar- cial media for human health and them an accurate idea of what life a person’s susceptibility to stress Dr Rachid Bendriss, assis- ship experiences in Weill Cornell wellbeing. as a medical student is like and en- and low self-esteem.” tant dean outreach, educational Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) an- Once coronavirus restrictions couraging them to think critically Noha Saleh, director of student development and Foundation nual Healing Hands essay compe- are lifted, the winning students about healthcare. Many previous outreach and educational develop- Programme, said: “Outreach pro- tition. will spend two weeks on an edu- winners of the Healing Hands con- ment at WCM-Q, said: “I am sure grammes, such as the Healing Aisha Hassan Alabdulmalik cational trip of a lifetime to the ty’s world-class laboratories. test have gone on to join WCM-Q that all of the participants will go Hands Future Doctors Scholar- and Moza Fahad Alkaabi of Al Bay- US, where they will first visit Weill They will then travel to Cornell as students. on to have great careers in the sci- ship program, provide an early an Independent School for Girls, Cornell Medicine in New York City University in Ithaca, upstate New In her essay, which was praised ences and in so doing will make exposure to medical education as Aljoud Nasser Al Darwish of Park to observe classes, attend lectures, York, to experience life as a stu- for being extremely well-re- important and meaningful contri- a track, which is critical in foster- House English School and Reema visit New York-Presbyterian Hos- dent on campus at an Ivy League searched, balanced and confidently butions to Qatar’s national devel- ing an appreciation for medical Khater Al Bouainain of Vision In- pital, and participate in supervised college. The scholarships also argued, winning student Moza opment.” careers and attracting young stu- ternational School each won the research projects in the universi- provide for a family member to Fahad Alkaabi wrote: “Social me- The following students re- dents to the study of medicine.”

Ooredoo to be Vodafone connects Asian MoCI recalls Dodge platinum sponsor RAM, Jeep Compass for 2020 Team Town with GigaNet fibre models of 2019-2020 The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with United Cars Almana, dealer Qatar Virtual Games Tribune News Network fone Qatar has long been motivated by of Dodge and Jeep in Qatar, has announced the Doha a responsibility to bring all members of recall of Dodge RAM and Jeep Compass models Tribune News Network Vodafone Qatar has linked Asian society into a connected digital com- of 2019-2020 due to a possible defect in the front Doha Town to its state-of-the-art GigaNet munity through our technology. Con- wiper blade of the vehicles. fibre network and thousands of the necting Asian Town is a part of fulfilling The recall campaign is part of the ongoing Ooredoo will be the platinum sponsor country’s workforce now have access to that commitment under the “Inclusion efforts of the Ministry to protect consumers and of the 2020 Qatar Virtual Games Team, reliable fixed services, including high- for All” pillar of our Company purpose.” ensure that dealers follow up on vehicle defects organised by the Qatar Olympic Com- speed Internet, which will also power Over 15,000 residential units in and repairs. mittee, the telecom company has an- many of the commercial entities based Asian Town will be eligible for Voda- The ministry said that it will coordinate the nounced. there. The GigaNet fibre rollout covers fone’s latest GigaHome offers to enjoy maintenance and repair work with the dealer and The 2020 Qatar Virtual Games Team the entire Asian town, including the and shopping venues. Asian Town has the latest home Wi-Fi technology. Busi- will communicate with the customers to ensure will be held from June 21 to July 17, Plaza Mall and the Mowasalat-Karwa been designed and developed strate- nesses will also benefit from the wide that the necessary repairs are carried out. 2020 and will feature four weeks of run- area. gically to meet the vision of the Qatar range of services available with GigaNet The ministry urged all customers to report any ning, cycling and e-game activities that Located near Doha’s Industrial National Vision 2030, ensuring that Fibre, including access to Vodafone Gi- violations to its Consumer Protection and Anti- can all be held at home. Area, Asian Town is mainly residential, its residents have convenient access to gaBusiness plans, offering unlimited Commercial Fraud Department, which processes The event was designed to encour- comprising the adjacent Asian City, amenities and other essential services. data with speeds up to 1Gbps, high- complaints, inquiries and suggestions. (TNN) age all sectors of the community to join but several small businesses are also Vodafone Qatar’s Chief Operating speed Corporate Internet, Security and Team Qatar and remain fit, active and housed in the sports , entertainment, Officer, Diego Camberos, said: “Voda- Fixed Voice solutions. healthy while staying at home and in safety during the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19. Organisers say that the event MoCI recalls Toyota is also an opportunity for participants to begin their preparations for the 2021 NIS marks Int’l Yoga Day by hosting online event Ooredoo Doha Marathon scheduled to RAV4 Petrol and take place in January 2021. Sabah Rabiah Al Kuwari, director Tribune News Network Hybrid models PR at Ooredoo, said: “We know staying Doha home has been difficult for many, with The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), the necessary restrictions on movement Noble International School (NIS) celebrated in cooperation with Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros proving challenging for those who enjoy the International Yoga Day by adhering to the Co, the dealer of Toyota in Qatar, has recalled exercise and fitness and especially those theme ‘Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family’. Toyota RAV4 Petrol models of 2019-20 (38 vehi- who enjoy taking part in sporting events. To mark the day, NIS conducted an inter- cles) and RAV4 Hybrid model of 2019 (three ve- “Hosting a virtual sporting event house online yoga competition to enrich the hicles) due to a possible defect in the left and right such as this one is a wonderful opportu- concept of a healthy tomorrow by providing front lower suspension arm. nity for participants of all ages and fit- physical, mental and spiritual exercise to the The ministry said the recall campaign comes ness levels to join in and be inspired by children. within the framework of its efforts to protect the awesome athletes we have represent- NIS Principal Shibu Abdul Rasheed, in his consumers and ensure that dealers follow up on ing Team Qatar. Supporting initiatives speech, congratulated the participants, saying vehicle defects and repairs. The ministry will co- that promote a healthy, active lifestyle is yoga has a meditative component and spiritual ordinate with the dealer to follow up on the main- a huge priority for us at Ooredoo, and we core. tenance and repair works and communicate with encourage as many people as possible to Vice-Principals of NIS Robin K Jose and customers to ensure that they carried out the nec- take part in the event from the safety of Jaymon Joy advised students to practise yoga essary repairs. their homes.” as it is a posture-based exercise for physical fit- The MoCI has urged all customers to report Participants can get more details and ness, stress relief and relaxation. any violations to its Consumer Protection and register at https://live.sporthive.com/ International Day of Yoga is celebrated an- Anti-Commercial Fraud Department, which pro- event/3638/App. nually on June 21 since 2015, following its in- cesses complaints, inquiries and suggestions. ception by the UN General Assembly in 2014. (TNN) Centara West Bay to reopen 2 restaurants on July 1, to offer ‘contactless dining’ based on guidelines issued The changes include the elimination of by the World Health Organi- self-service buffets at its restaurants; social sation (WHO) as well as rec- ommended by the Ministry distancing of 2 metres between tables and of Public Health. In addition, chairs; function space; and sun loungers Centara Complete Care pro- gramme has implemented the most rigorous health and Tribune News Network hygiene and enhanced saniti- safety standards across our Doha sation across the entire guest hotel group. We look forward experience journey; supported to welcoming our guests back IN response to the easing of by extensive training and ac- with the same Centara’s Thai government’s restrictions fol- creditation and monitoring. Hospitality and care, you lowing the four-phase plan Among the changes is the know and trust.” amid coronavirus (COV- elimination of self-service buf- The Thai food connois- ID-19), Caprice Restaurant fets at its restaurants, social seur will be able to experi- and Dalchini Restaurant & Bar distancing of 2 metres be- Centara West Bay has carried out rigorous training for the hotel and restaurant staff under Centara Complete Care. ence the true taste of Thailand will resume its services with tween tables, chairs, function from ‘Thai Kitchen’, a trendy the highest standards and ex- space and sun loungers; which ties help businesses get back Experience’ concept, to excite tables in a way to ensure so- duced to 30 percent per din- pop-up concept which will be tensive wellbeing measures. are sanitised in-between guest to work. Staff, who have un- the discerning foodies while cial distancing standards and ing period of two hours. The opened on the first floor of the For guest reassurance usage, coupled with increased dergone special training, will ensuring comfort and wellbe- there are limited number of restaurant encourages elec- hotel. A tabletop buffet con- and confidence, Centara West frequency in sanitisation of wear accredited face masks at ing for them. seats for each dining period tronic/contactless payment. cept, it will be served directly Bay fully has carried out rig- all public areas such as lifts. all times while temperature The guests are required to with zoned family dining ta- There are disposal place- to the visitors’ tables with orous training for the hotel Surface disinfectant wipes are readings and hand sanitisa- show their Green codes on the bles. mats at the restaurant as well. delectable array of authentic and restaurant staff under provided in front of the lift tion is mandatory for all guests Ehtheraz application before The seating capacity at The restaurant recommends Thai dishes. Centara Complete Care. The prior to use and press the lift’s and employees. entering hotel & restaurant the restaurant has been re- advance reservations to avoid Moreover, Centara West programme was developed in button. In-room dining, and Swimming pool and fitness and observe social distanc- waiting. Bay also offers the best stayca- close collaboration with Eco- delivery of santitised personal centre facilities will remain ing procedures right General Manager Sean tion deal to travellers from its lab, a global leader in water luggage items are handed over closed for the time being, but from arrival to Spinks stated “At Centara latest campaign ‘Stronger To- and hygiene technologies with to guests at the room door. all safety measures have been the hotel en- West Bay Residences gether’. 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On the death of his Grandfather Sultan bin Rashid bin Khalifa Al-Hitmi

pray to Almighty Allah to grant Jannat to the departed soul and patience for the bereaved family. Middle East / Africa Monday, June 22, 2020 05 DR Congo militia kills 19 civilians in east: Local officials Turkish soldier killed fighting Kurds inI raq Beni Attacks blamed on a notorious militia group left 19 civilians dead in the restive eastern DR Ankara A Turkish soldier died Sunday during clashes with Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq, the Congo, local officials said onS unday. defence ministry said. News Nine people were kidnapped on Friday by the Allied Democratic Forces militia or ADF, and their Turkey launched last week an air and ground offensive dubbed “Operation Claw-Tiger” against bodies were found in the province of North Kivu, which borders Rwanda, regional administrator the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK). in brief Donat Kibwana said, adding that their burials were under way. The ADF has been blamed for kill- A defence ministry statement said the soldier was wounded in clashes with “terrorists in the ing around 500 people in retaliation for an army crackdown on their bases in the forests around Operation Claw-Tiger region” and died later in hospital. the Beni region. In the neighbouring Ituri region, ADF fighters attacked the village of Bukaka late It did not say exactly where the fighting occurred. Saturday and killed 10 civilians, local official Bananilao Tchabi told AFP. (AFP) The death was the second of a Turkish soldier following one on Friday. (AFP) Sudan warns against escalation in Nile dam dispute Jihadists kill six herders AFP tion. Negotiations are the only as an existential threat, on Fri- Khartoum solution,” Sudan’s irrigation day urged the United Nations in NE Nigeria: Sources and water resources minister, Security Council to intervene AFP The jihadists attacked Ga- Sudan on Sunday warned Yasser Abbas, told reporters in the dispute, citing Ethiopia’s Kano deri after dark, taking along against escalation and urged on Sunday. “non-positive stances”. “more than 2,000 cows” af- further negotiations with “Signing an agreement is a On Saturday, Egyptian Jihadists linked to the Is- ter killing three residents who Egypt and Ethiopia over Addis prerequisite for us before fill- President Abdel Fattah al- lamic State have killed six peo- tried to stop them, Liman said. Ababa’s controversial dam on ing the dam. Sudan has the Sisi said in a televised address ple in raids on herding villages ISWAP has in recent days the Nile. right to demand it,” he said. that his country had remained in northeast Nigeria, militia carried out deadly attacks on Tensions are running high Ethiopia has declared committed to a political solu- and residents said Sunday. herding communities in the between the three countries plans to start filling the dam tion. Fighters from the Islamic area. after recent talks failed to pro- next month, regardless of Cairo fears the dam could State West Africa Province The attacks have raised duce a deal on the filling and whether a deal has been severely reduce its water sup- (ISWAP) attacked Bunuri and fears the group is changing tac- operation of the Grand Ethio- reached. ply from the Nile, which pro- Gaderi villages as well as a tics to target civilians who have pian Renaissance Dam. Egypt, which views the vides nearly 97 percent of nearby herding settlement in been largely spared in the past. “We do not want escala- massive hydro-electric barrage Egypt’s freshwater needs. An aerial view shows the River Nile before sunset in Cairo. (AFP) Gubio district late Saturday, The group has previously stealing livestock and killing targeted troops and military residents, they said. installations. “The insurgents killed six Late on Saturday ISWAP people in the attacks and stole fighters made a foiled attempt more than 3,000 cattle,” militia to overrun a military base in leader Ibrahim Liman told AFP. the town of Konduga, 38 kilo- The assailants riding metres (23 miles) from the re- Yemen southern separatists in pickup trucks fitted with gional capital Maiduguri, mili- machine guns stormed into tary and militia sources said. Bunuri around 1630 GMT, There were no immediate killing three people and taking reports of casualties. hundreds of herds, according Nigeria’s decade-long con- take control of Socotra island to Umara Kyari from nearby flict which has spilled into Tungushe village. neighbouring Niger, Chad and AFP of Al-Islah, an Islamist party “We buried three people Cameroon, has killed 36,000 Aden allied with the internationally killed in the attack this morn- people and displaced 1.8 mil- recognised government. ing,” said Kyari, who attended lion in the country’s northeast Yemen’s southern separatists A government spokesman the funeral. alone. have seized control of the stra- accused the STC of mounting tegic island of Socotra, further a “full-fledged coup” on the undermining the government, island, saying its fighters had which is battling to defeat the targeted state institutions and Huthi rebels firmly entrenched raided military camps and gov- in the north. ernment quarters. Nigerian doctors end The island, located off the In comments carried by Horn of Africa about 350 kilo- the officialS aba news agency, strike as virus cases spike metres from Yemen, lies close he urged the Saudi-led mili- to important shipping routes, tary coalition to stop the STC’s AFP vention state governors and and with its unique flora and “tampering, chaos and attacks” Lagos others, was to give the gov- fauna, is sometimes referred to and compel them to imple- ernment time to fulfill the as “the Galapagos of the Indian ment the power-sharing deal Nigerian doctors in state- outstanding demands. Ocean”. signed late last year. run hospitals on Sunday The organisation had It has largely been spared Socotra’s governor, Ramzy called off a week-long strike called the strike over a range the violence that has ravaged Mahrous, said the STC forces over welfare and inade- of issues, including the mainland Yemen, where the overthrew state institutions quate protective equipment “grossly inadequate” provi- government and a Saudi-led and then “raided” the city of as new coronavirus cases sion of protective equipment military coalition have been Hadibo. spike in the country. and calls for hazard pay for battling the Iran-backed He said in a statement that The strike by the Na- those working on the virus. Huthi rebels for more than the government and people tional Association of Resi- Other demands focused five years. A fighter loyal to Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council holds the separatist flag amid clashes with pro- have been “let down”, and hit dent Doctors (NARD), on improving general wel- But in recent years, it has government troops in Abyan province in the weeks after the STC declared autonomy in southern Yemen on out at the “silence from those which represents some 40 fare and protesting dismiss- become a bone of contention April 26. (AFP) we are expecting to help us percent of Nigeria’s doctors, als or pay cuts for doctors in in the anti-Huthi camp, to reach victory and stand by us”. began last Monday but had two regions. Strikes by med- which both the Saudi-backed power-sharing deal in areas Senior STC officialS alem government forces. The Saudi-led coalition has exempted medics treating ics are common in Nigeria, government and the separa- beyond the control of Huthi Abdullah al-Socotri congratu- STC fighters had entered yet to comment on the devel- coronavirus patients. where the health sector has tists -- trained by key coalition rebels, who hold the capital lated the separatist forces for the capital Hadibo and estab- opments. The group’s directors been underfunded for years. member United Arab Emirates Sanaa and much of northern “normalising the situation” in lished checkpoints there, they The separatists and the decided to suspend the The authorities fear that -- belong. Yemen. Socotra. said. government are technically strike action from Monday any reduction in capacity The fall of Socotra on the The STC, which declared Military sources told AFP The separatists, who are allies in the fight against the June 22 by 8 am, the asso- could severely hamper its weekend deepens the crisis be- autonomy in southern Yemen that its fighters took control fiercely hostile to Islamist rebels, but the recent move ciation said in a statement. ability to tackle the pan- tween Southern Transitional on April 26, said it had already on Saturday after an operation groups, said the pro-govern- threatens to reignite a “war NARD said the decision, demic as the number of Council (STC) and the gov- begun implementing self-rule that began the day before, with ment forces based on the is- within a war” in the Arabian which followed the inter- cases continues to rise. ernment after the failure of a on the island. only limited clashes with pro- land were largely supporters Peninsula’s poorest country.

Morocco opens field hospital Iran reports over 100 new virus Afghan foreign minister visits Iran after spike in deaths for third day running amid tensions over migrant deaths virus cases AFP Zarif, both wearing face masks. several Afghan migrants who AFP AFP The Islamic republic record- “Even in provinces where Tehran The two-day visit aims to were allegedly forced into a Moulay Bousselham Tehran ed its lowest single-day death we think the first coronavirus discuss “recent unfortunate river by Iranian border guards toll in early May, before seeing wave is behind us, we have Afghanistan’s interim for- events (and) find solutions to and drowned. A new field hospital in eastern Iranian health authorities a new rise in cases in recent not yet fully experienced the eign minister met with his Ira- avoid them happening again”, Afghan officials claim the Morocco will from Sunday re- reported over 100 new deaths weeks. Health ministry spokes- first wave,” he was quoted as nian counterpart on Sunday in Afghanistan’s foreign ministry migrants died while they were il- ceive around 700 COVID-19 from the novel coronavirus woman Sima Sadat Lari said the saying by semi-official news Tehran as tensions persist be- said Saturday on Twitter, with- legally crossing into neighbour- patients following a sharp Sunday for the third day run- 116 deaths reported Sunday had agency ISNA. tween the two neighbours after out elaborating. ing Iran from Herat province. spike in infections in the king- ning, stressing that the out- brought the country’s overall the deaths in May of Afghan Atmar heads “a high-level Eighteen bodies, some dom, the government said. break had not yet peaked in the COVID-19 toll to 9,623. According to Lari, four migrants at the border. delegation including Afghan bearing signs of torture and Morocco reported a record hard-hit country. Health Minister Said Nam- provinces -- Khuzestan, Hor- Iran’s state news agency political, economic and security beatings, were recovered single-day rise in novel coro- Iran reported its first coro- aki however denied that the mozgan, Kermanshah and East IRNA published a photo Sun- officials”, IRNA said, citing a from the Harirud river, while navirus cases on Friday after navirus cases on February 19 country was facing a second Azerbaijan -- were currently day of the meeting between Af- statement from the Iranian for- other migrants were reported an outbreak was detected in and has since struggled to con- wave of the respiratory illness “red”, the highest level on the ghanistan’s Mohammad Hanif eign ministry released earlier. missing, in an incident that fruit packing plants in eastern tain the outbreak, the deadliest and said “the peak of the dis- country’s colour-coded risk Atmar and Iranian Foreign The visit follows contro- sparked anger and protests in Kenitra province, prompting in the Middle East. ease has not passed”. scale. Minister Mohammad Javad versy over the deaths in May of Afghanistan. Rabat to tighten restrictions in the region. The North African king- dom reported more than 500 Algeria says soldier killed in cases on Friday, mainly in Libya unity govt says Egypt threat ‘declaration of war’ Kenitra. Authorities closed fa- clash with armed Islamists AFP “All of Libya is a red line,” cilities, tested workers and AFP been active in the country Tripoli the GNA responded. launched an investigation to Algiers since the early 1990s. “Whatever the dispute be- “establish responsibility” for Security measures have Libya’s UN-recognised Gov- tween Libyans, we will not al- the outbreak, Interior Minis- An Algerian soldier was killed been taken to seal and search ernment of National Accord low our people to be insulted ter Abdelouafi Laftit said, as during a clash with armed Is- the area and pursue the “crim- on Sunday denounced Egypt’s or threatened.” cited by official news agency lamists in the central region inals”, the ministry added. warning of military interven- But the speaker of Libya’s MAP. of Ain Defla, the defence min- In May, the army an- tion in Libya, labelling it a eastern-based parliament The field hospital will re- istry said Sunday, adding that nounced it had killed two Is- “declaration of war”. Aguila Saleh defended Sisi’s ceive from Sunday “around an operation was still under- lamists in the Ain Defla pre- “This is a hostile act, direct declaration, saying in a Sunday 700 registered cases”, he add- way. fecture and seized weapons, interference and amounts to a Damaged cars line a road in the Salaheddin district south of the statement that the Egyptian ed. An army detachment ammunition and food prod- declaration of war,” the GNA Libyan capital Tripoli on Sunday. Since 2015, a power struggle has president was “responding to A dozen ambulances were clashed with “an armed ter- ucts. said in a statement. pitted the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA) against our appeal to the Egyptian par- stationed in Moulay Boussel- rorist group”, during an am- And in February, an Alge- The war of words comes on strongman Khalifa Haftar. (AFP) liament” last January in which ham, one of the quarantined bush Saturday in the Gaadet rian soldier was killed in a car the eve of a virtual meeting of Saleh called for Egyptian inter- towns, ready to be dispatched Lahdjar area, in the prefecture bomb attack in Timiaouine, in Arab League foreign ministers It said it was open to “all Sisi said in a television broad- vention in Libya. to pick up confirmed cases. of Ain Defla, killing corporal the south of the country on the on Libya, in which the GNA de- impartial mediation... under cast on Saturday, citing the And on Sunday the Jorda- Morocco, with a popula- Mostafa Znanda, the ministry border with Mali. clined to participate. the aegis of the UN” but reject- need to protect Egypt’s porous nian foreign ministry issued a tion of 34 million, has re- said in a statement. The army regularly an- The GNA called on the in- ed “unilateral or extrajudicial border. statement saying Amman sup- ported just over 9,800 cases Algerian authorities use nounces the arrest or death of ternational community to “as- initiatives”. If this line is crossed, Egyp- ports Cairo “against any threat and 213 deaths from the novel the term “terrorist” to describe militants in different regions sume its responsibilities with Sirte and Al-Jufra to the tian forces will directly inter- to the security and stability” of coronavirus. armed Islamists who have of the country. regard to this escalation”. south represents a “red line”, vene in Libya, Sisi said. Egypt. 06 Monday, June 22, 2020

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COVID-19 Surges In Florida Has Bolton Redefined Despite spike in COVID-19 cases, Florida governor and officials are nonchalant about the disease and they are refusing to take necessary The 2020 Campaign? precautions to contain the virus The former national security adviser’s damning allegations against Trump could N Tuesday, the same day that Florida Sunday’s update. The governor can take posted the largest number ever of a bow here. have lasting consequences for the president’s re-election campaign Oconfirmed cases of the coronavirus But that’s not the full story. Epidemi- in a single day (since eclipsed), Gover- ologists also point out that the numbers Martin Schram nor Ron DeSantis stood firm declaring, recorded point to a higher number of Tribune News Service “We’re not rolling back.” Meaning that, transmissions, too — a sign that people instead of letting the full picture of the have let their masks slip, are not staying OU are a proud member of the US spread of the virus in the state be his the recommended minimum distance Senate’s Republican majority, politi- guide — along with medical experts’ ad- from each other and have abandoned oth- cally loyal and patriotically committed vice, of course — Florida’s governor al- er precautions. to the values that have always made ready has determined that everything is Last month, the governor ordered a America great. as it should be, now that businesses and rather conservative, phased reopening, al- YBut your fellow conservative hardliner, public spaces have reopened. lowing hard-hit South Florida counties to John Bolton, has just put you and your We would have hoped that, in the face make their own decisions. From what we Grand Old Party colleagues in a helluva pre- of a spike in cases, with too many Florid- know about the virus’ incubation period dicament. And as you take in the political ians still not taking safety measures seri- and the ability of asymptomatic carriers and national mess that has just erupted eve- ously and with the possibility of a second to spread it, part of the recent spike could rywhere you look, I’m sure you are privately wave of the disease, the governor would very well be tied to the state’s reopening. telling each other there’s probably just no be open-minded and nimble should the The governor is too smart to keep deny- face-saving way out of it. number of COVID-19 cases continue to ing that link, but he does so anyway, de- It’s just two months until your Republi- head in a worrisome direction. termined to prevent further damage to the can National Convention is scheduled to re- This dubious stance should come as a economy. His motives are understand- nominate President Donald Trump for ree- surprise to absolutely no one. Ever since able: Floridians have to get back to work, lection. And Bolton, who lasted 17 months the pandemic started, DeSantis and his need to provide the family food and pay as this president’s third national security administration have been more danger- the mortgage. adviser, has just told the world about all ous hindrances than responsible leaders Even the governor acknowledged that sorts of things he says he witnessed Trump as the state responded to the disease and community transmission is playing in do. And as you painfully know, Bolton’s ask: “Oh, are you a nuclear power?” (Not entire foreign policy, the impeachment out- its deadly potential. He let spring break a role in the higher number of cases re- revelations are things that are despicable, joking, Bolton says.) come might well have been different.” continue unimpeded; issued stay-at-home corded, but then he shot down the notion unacceptable and, even if not illegal, disclo- Bolton chronicled the ease with which That’s Bolton’s gift to you, senator. He’s orders later than he should have; left the that reopening restaurants, bars and other sures that would be presidentially disquali- world leaders – especially despots like redefined the old joke’s definition of “chutz- suddenly jobless stranded in securing public amenities is a contributing factor. fying in any normal presidential campaign Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and pah” – the one about the youth who mur- their unemployment benefits through a And now comes the Republican Na- year. Which this is not. China’s President Xi Jinping – seem able dered his parents, then asked the court for broken-down website; sat silent on nurs- tional Convention, slated for Jacksonville Bolton’s book is filled with the things to manipulate Trump. They shovel per- mercy because he is an orphan. It was Bol- ing home case numbers; and took bad ad- this summer. How in the world will those he carefully kept to himself throughout sonal praise at him and get their way. ton who last year refused to testify or even vice from President Donald Trump. tens of thousands of attendees be protect- the whole 2019-2020 presidential im- In 2019, Bolton says Trump was “plead- talk with House Democratic impeachment DeSantis pointed out, when a whop- ed? Not well, not when they might have to peachment conflagration – much to the ing with Xi to ensure he’d win.” Trump investigators. Now he is blaming them for ping 2,783 cases were reported, that the sign a waiver freeing the party of liability relief of you and all your colleagues. Now wanted “increased Chinese purchases of failing to find out the things he hid from state is conducting many more tests on should they catch COVID-19. Not, in an that Bolton has delivered his book manu- soybeans and wheat in the electoral out- them, and only impeaching Trump on those a broader range of people, which, he example of pretzel logic, when so many of script and been paid $2 million for it, he come.” Xi agreed. “You’re the greatest Chi- narrow Ukraine-only grounds. said accounts for the increase in con- their elected leaders are denying the coro- wants us all to understand he is eager to nese leader in 300 years!” exulted Trump, But of course Bolton wasn’t about to firmed cases. Makes sense. As reported navirus is a big deal. patriotically tell us all what we need to making concessions Xi wanted. then talk informally to you, show you, his by the Herald Times Tallahassee bu- Throughout, governor had the good know. His book is scheduled to be pub- Bolton also wrote that Trump gave his Senate Republican pals, for free – just be- reau, Florida has to test about 33,000 sense to let South Florida leaders make lished Tuesday, but while Team Trump approval for Xi’s plan to build concentra- cause it was the patriotic thing to do. So people every day. And in recent days, their own decisions about how best to han- is making a lame legal attempt to halt tion camps for the Muslim Uighur citizens he kept silent and you held your collective the state has exceeded that number. For dle COVID-19. They and their constituents its publication, that’s just an exercise in who live in northwest China’s Xinjiang breath and voted not guilty. instance, 50,406 tests were reported in were on their own. They still are. irrelevancy. Because the secrets are out. province. Trump’s White House has issued So now the Two Million Dollar Man has Some journalists already have book cop- denials and counterattacks. gone public. All in the name of patriotism. ies and Bolton excerpted his memoir in “The Trump presidency is not grounded Now it’s out there. And he’s put you Re- the Wall Street Journal. in philosophy, grand strategy or policy,” publicans in the painful position of having Senator, I’m sure you and your GOP Bolton wrote. “It is grounded in Trump.” to nominate a president who has just been colleagues hated every word you read. Be- And as you know best, having learned revealed, by a fellow Republican, to be cer- cause of course there’s no way you can re- it from the conscience of the conservatives, tifiably inept. spond when all the obvious questions you’ll Barry Goldwater: “In your heart, you know And your Grand Old Party pals may be be asked for the rest of the campaign year he’s right.” headed into an uncomfortable campaign will be about Bolton’s reports that run the But here’s one tidbit of cheer for you: against an opponent whose best theme may gamut from Trump’s ineptness to his in- Bolton’s book excerpt included this jab at be his simplest: “Biden – at least he’s ept.” competence. Like the time Trump asked House Democrats: “Had Democratic im- whether Finland is a part of Russia. Or peachment advocates not been so obsessed (Martin Schram, an op-ed columnist when British Prime Minister Theresa May with their Ukraine blitzkrieg in 2019, had for Tribune News Service, is a veteran mentioned the United Kingdom’s role as a they taken the time to inquire more system- Washington journalist, author and (Tribune News Service) “nuclear power” and Trump interrupted to atically about Trump’s behaviour across his TV documentary executive)

How Dogs Could Help In Detecting COVID-19 Carriers In The Future

Training dogs to detect COVID-19 carriers may help increase screening, and thus aid in combating the pandemic

Kabir H Biswas mies, including the production and distri- come to our rescue. Dogs possess an ex- lungs, of COVID-19 patients or carriers. Doha bution of goods, as well as aspects of our ceptionally sophisticated sense of smell, Likewise, an altered chemical signature social life, impacting the mental health enabling them to be 10,000 to 100,000 may perhaps be detected by dogs from HE COVID-19 pandemic caused by the and wellbeing of many. times more sensitive than ours in ‘picking body fluids such as the saliva or urine of SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory Responding to the call, biomedical re- up’ an array of odors. This is due to their SARS-CoV-2 infected individuals. Tsyndrome coronavirus 2), has led to searchers and clinicians, including those highly evolved nose and smelling-appa- These possibilities are, in fact, cur- more than 460,000 deaths to date, with in Qatar, are working tirelessly to come up ratus. For one, they express many more rently being tested as a part of at least several times more people being infected with effective and innovative approaches genes for olfactory receptors than we do. two separate research projects inter- by the virus worldwide. Initially manifest- to control the impact of COVID-19. They Secondly, they possess sizably more sensi- nationally. One of them in the Working ing as fever and dry cough, the disease may have been trying to develop both treat- tive neurons compared to us, up 15 times Dog Center at the University of Pennsyl- lead to difficulty in breathing, chest pain, a ment strategies as well as detection tech- more than in a human’s nose. Third, they vania’s School of Veterinary Medicine in loss of speech, and physical movement. In nologies. Substantial efforts are being are known to grow a larger olfactory organ the United States, where dogs are being some cases, it may prove fatal. The longer made to develop a vaccine against the vi- with unique airflow dynamics in their nose trained and tested for their ability to dif- stability of the virus in the environment is rus, discovering new drugs as well as test- to capture any chemicals present. ferentiate the body odor of infected indi- one of the primary reasons for the compa- ing those already in clinical use for the Dogs have historically been useful to viduals. Similar research has been under- rably high infection rate associated with treatment of other diseases, and determin- humans in many ways, beyond providing taken at the London School of Hygiene & the virus. This means that one infected in- ing the effectiveness of plasma therapy. company to us. Dogs are well known for Tropical Medicine, Durham University, dividual may cause the infection of several On the other hand, significant effort is also their service in detecting different chemi- the institute which reported the use of other individuals thus increasing the infec- being exerted to develop serological tests, cals, including contraband drugs and dogs in malaria detection, in collabora- tion rate manifold. which are based on the detection of anti- dangerous explosives. More importantly tion with the charity Medical Detection The pandemic has severely con- bodies produced by our bodies, as well as today, dogs have proven to be helpful in Dogs in the United Kingdom. strained healthcare and medical facilities polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based detecting some types of diseases such as Should these efforts be successful, all over the world. In fact, some countries tests, which are able to detect SARS-CoV-2 cancer and malaria, which has certainly dogs may indeed have the potential to rev- are facing shortages in their personal pro- genetic material. made them excellent helpers in disease di- olutionise COVID-19 detection and thus tection equipment (PPE) and other medi- While these tests are highly sensitive being conducted in places with high foot- agnosis in the past. help us tremendously in our endeavours cal instruments. PPE such as face masks and specific, they are somewhat difficult print counts is the measurement of body During this COVID-19 pandemic, towards controlling, and ultimately eradi- are our first line of defence against the to implement on a larger scale. Such a temperature. This has several limitations. hopes lie on dogs turning out to be of help cating the COVID-19 pandemic. SARS-CoV-2 infection while medical in- large-scale testing strategy will be espe- Fever could for instance be triggered due by training their ability to directly sniff struments such as ventilators help severe cially required when social restrictions are to diseases caused by pathogens other out the SARS-CoV-2 virus from infected Dr Kabir Hassan Biswas is an COVID-19 patients survive the disease. removed and more people come in contact than SARS-CoV-2 (false positive). A lack individuals who may emit them through Assistant Professor at the College Importantly, many countries have imple- with each other, leading back to the pos- of fever may occur in individuals who are sneezing or other, still to be understood of Health and Life Sciences, part of mented physical distancing and restricted sibility of an increased rate of infection. asymptomatic (false negative). routes. They may also be trained to de- Hamad Bin Khalifa University business activities to control the infec- There is a demand for alternative methods In this situation, dogs (canines), often tect an altered biochemical signature (a tion rate and reduce the impact on their that allow large-scale screening of indi- called humans’ best friend due to their group of biomolecules) in humans’ body (The views expressed are the healthcare systems. However, these steps viduals to detect COVID-19 carriers. One longstanding association, loyalty and com- odor that may arise due to dramatic author’s own and do not necessarily have in turn seriously affected our econo- of the ways by which such screenings are panionship, may indeed be the ones to changes in the organs, including the reflect HBKU’s official stance)

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News India celebrates low-key International Yoga Day during virus crisis in brief AFP As the virus crisis forced of Indian culture. New Delhi practitioners to celebrate the The annual event -- pro- Indian scholars believe Indonesia’s Mt occasion indoors, or with posed by Modi and adopt- yoga dates back 5,000 years, Merapi erupts, India marked International small outdoor sessions, Modi ed by the United Nations in based on archaeological evi- spewing ash Yoga Day with low-key events -- an avid yogi himself -- called dence of poses found inscribed Sunday as the nation battles on people to draw strength 2014 -- is observed mostly on stones, and references to 6 km high coronavirus, but Prime Min- from the practice’s physical in India, but also worldwide Yogic teachings in the ancient Jakarta Indonesia’s Mount ister Narendra Modi said the and mental benefits. on the Northern Hindu scriptures of the Vedas. Merapi, one of the world’s crisis had made the ancient “Because of the corona- Hemisphere’s longest day. The event came as the most active volcanoes, practice even more relevant. virus pandemic, the world is South Asia nation of 1.3 bil- erupted twice on Sunday, The annual event -- pro- realising the need of yoga now lion people reported a record sending clouds of grey ash posed by Modi and adopted more than ever,” Modi said in helps the most in making our single-day spike of 15,413 new 6,000 metres into the sky, by the United Nations in 2014 Hindi in a video speech shared respiratory systems strong.” coronavirus infections on Sun- the country’s geological TOPSHOT - Fakhria Momtaz, 43, (C) trainer and founder of Kabul’s -- is observed mostly in In- on social media Sunday. Since taking office in 2014, day. agency said. first yoga center for Woman, takes part in a yoga session during dia, but also worldwide on the “COVID-19 virus attacks the Indian leader has spear- It took the nationwide total The two eruptions lasted International Yoga Day, at the Shahrak Haji Nabi hilltop on the out- Northern Hemisphere’s long- our respiratory system. Pra- headed an initiative to reclaim to over 410,000 cases, includ- around seven minutes, ac- skirts of Kabul on Sunday. (AFP) est day. nayam (breathing exercises) the practice as a historic part ing more than 13,250 deaths. cording to the agency, and prompted local authorities to order residents to stay outside a three-kilometre no- go zone around the rumbling Militants kill pro-govt crater near Indonesia’s cultural capital Yogyakarta. forces in three The agency did not raise the volcano’s alert status after the eruptions, but it advised Afghanistan provinces commercial planes to be DPA an overnight attack on secu- cautious in the area. (AFP) Kabul rity checkpoints in Nahrin district, the district chief told Indonesia expands At least 14 pro-government dpa. Another 11 officers were forces have been killed in sep- wounded. search for missing arate attacks in three Afghan Meanwhile, the governor fishermen provinces, officials said on of Nuristan province Hafiz Ab- Jakarta Indonesia has Sunday. dul Qayoum survived an assas- expanded the search for Taliban militants killed at sination attempt in Kabul. One seven fishermen still miss- least 10 pro-government mili- of his bodyguards was killed ing after a rescue team tia forces in Cha Ab district in and another wounded after found three more survivors northern Takhar province, ac- unknown gunmen attacked his of a capsized boat in waters cording to local officials.T wo convoy in the east of the city on near the Anak Krakatau vol- pro-government forces were Sunday. cano, officials said Sunday. wounded in the attack. In the past few weeks, some A motorboat carrying 16 Militants also carried out 422 Afghan troops have been people sank on Thursday attacks on security check- killed or wounded across the due to strong waves in the points in another district in country in at least 220 Taliban Sunda Strait between the is- the province. The casualty fig- attacks, according to the Af- lands of Java and Sumatra. ure was unclear because there ghan government. Six survivors were found was no reception in the area, Ongoing conflict across Af- after the accident, and on provincial police spokesman ghanistan left more than 500 Sunday, Indonesia’s rescue Khalil Asir said. dead and 760 wounded in the agency said three more In northern Baghlan prov- first quarter of this year, accord- People wearing face masks queue to take a swab test during mass testing for the COVID-19 coronavirus in Beijing on Sunday. (AFP) were rescued from a tradi- ince, Taliban militants killed ing to the UN’s Assistance Mis- tional fishing boat, which three local police officers in sion in Afghanistan (UNAMA). found them floating. Efforts to find them were extended to a “20-25 kilometres radius to find the China bans some US seven people still missing”, said Heru Amir, a search New polls show Abe losing and rescue official in the support of Japanese public Banten province. (AFP) chicken, shuts Pepsi Two Pakistani over virus, scandals soldiers killed in a clash with militants DPA tion regarding pacifism. Tokyo One of Abe’s concrete Islamabad Two Pakistani political goals has been to plant to fight virus soldiers were killed in a Public support for Japa- reform the country’s pacifist clash with militants in the nese Prime Minister Shinzo post-war constitution, argu- AFP China will be confiscated, the ucts coming from “high-risk closed. restive northwestern tribal Abe has taken a dip, dropping ing that it no longer fits as it Beijing statement said. countries” following reports of Authorities are conducting region near the Afghan bor- nearly 3 percentage points wasn’t created with an inde- US food and drinks giant new virus clusters at plants in tests in batches, according to der, the military said Sunday. from last month to hit 36.7 pendent nation in mind. China banned imports from PepsiCo was also ordered to Germany and the US. Gao, allowing them to process The incident took place percent, according to a poll by The constitution had a top US poultry producer and shut down one of its snack- up to one million per day. at the boundary of turbulent the Kyodo news agency. been imposed on Japan in ordered a Beijing Pepsi factory making plants in Beijing after Imports of frozen chicken The new infections report- North and South Waziristan The drop in popular- 1946 by the US. to close Sunday as authorites several employees tested posi- from Tyson Foods have ed Sunday include a nurse -- districts, where several mili- ity, from 39.4 percent last In the constitutional ar- clamped down on food pro- tive, company spokeswoman the first health worker to test tary operations have been month, is in part due to criti- ticle in question, Japan had duction and distribution amid Fan Zhimin said. been “temporarily suspend- positive since the re-emer- launched in recent years cism over his handling of the renounced war as a sovereign a new coronavirus cluster in She added that 87 close ed”, the General gence of the virus just over a against homegrown and coronavirus pandemic, as right “for all time” as well as the capital. contacts had been traced and Administration of Customs week ago. foreign militants. well as a series of scandals renounced the threat or use Health officials also re- quarantined. said, after a virus outbreak The chief epidemiologist at The soldiers came under that have rocked his admin- of force as a means of settling ported 22 new virus cases in More than 220 people was found at one of the the Chinese Center for Disease attack during a routine pa- istration. international disputes. Beijing, where they have test- have so far tested positive Control and Prevention told trol, an army statement said. Most recently, one of his Critics accuse Abe of try- ed more than two million resi- from the new Beijing clusters company’s production facili- reporters Friday that the new “A terrorist was also confidantes, former justice ing to undermine the spirit of dents as they seek to contain a that have been traced to chop- ties in the US. outbreak had been “brought killed,” it added. minister Katsuyuki Kawai, the article, and since he took wave of new infections linked ping boards used to handle under control”, but Beijing Pakistan has been bat- and his wife were arrested office, security policy has to a wholesale market in the imported salmon at the city’s Authorities are targeting would still see new cases. tling a homegrown Islamist shortly before the poll was gained in importance. capital. Xinfadi market. those who work in restau- The outbreak has also insurgency for over a dec- conducted on charges of ille- While he has not suc- Imports of frozen chicken The market supplies more rants, supermarkets, markets spread to Tongzhou, the ad- ade, with thousands of civil- gal vote buying in 2019 elec- ceeded in amending the ar- from Tyson Foods have been than 70 percent of Beijing’s and food delivery couriers for ministrative hub in Beijing ians and security personnel tions. ticle, Abe has “reinterpreted” “temporarily suspended”, fresh produce and has been testing, according to Gao Xi- where key government offices killed in extremist attacks. In another poll, also pub- the constitution to strength- the General Administration closed, with officials on Friday aojun of the Beijing Municipal are located, health officials Violence in Pakistan lished on Sunday, by the Jiji en the role of the military of Customs said, after a virus advising citizens to dispose of Helth Commission. said Sunday. has declined following army Press news agency, a major- and in the future, Japan can outbreak was found at one of frozen seafood and bean prod- Dozens of communities Infections brought in by offensives in the region, ity of respondents, 69 per- invoke its “right to collective the company’s production fa- ucts bought there. have also been sealed off in the Chinese nationals returning but militant groups are still cent, rejected an amendment self-defence” and fight along- cilities in the US. Officialson Friday also an- city to contain the spread, with home had accounted for the able to carry out isolated to an article in the constitu- side allies in foreign conflicts. Products from the firm nounced a nationwide cam- residents told to avoid non- majority of recent cases until attacks. (AFP) that have already arrived in paign to inspect all fresh prod- essential travel and schools the Beijing cluster. Call for strike action by Hong Indian forces kill 3 militants in Kashmir’s main city AFP militants to over 100 this year. Rebel groups have fought Srinagar Just over a month ago, the for decades for the region’s son of a top separatist leader independence or its merger Kong trade unions fails Three militants have been and his associate were killed with Pakistan and enjoy broad killed in a shootout with In- in the city. popular support. DPA vote in favour of strikes, but just dian government forces in the The May incident -- a The fighting has left tens of Hong Kong 9,000 votes were registered. heart of the restive Kashmir’s day-long firefight that saw 15 thousands dead, mostly civil- Ninety-eight percent opposed main city of Srinagar, police homes blown up by police and ians, since 1989. An unofficial referendum or- the national security law, while said Sunday, two days after soldiers -- was the first armed India has more than ganized by a coalition of 30 95 percent voted in favour of eight rebels died in another encounter between rebels and 500,000 troops stationed in trade unions and student or- strike action. gun battle. government forces in Srinagar Kashmir, a Himalayan terri- ganizations calling for strike ac- Meanwhile in Beijing, Chi- New Delhi has been step- in two years. tory also claimed by Pakistan. tion over Beijing’s new national na’s central government said ping up counter-insurgency security law failed to get the de- it would set up a “National Se- efforts in the disputed ter- sired results on Sunday. curity Defence Commission” in ritory since the nationwide Just 9,000 votes were cast the city with the goal of “su- coronavirus lockdown was im- by union members, meaning pervising, directing, coordinat- posed in late March. A security company that the vote fell short of the ing and supporting” the local The militants were killed 60 per cent needed to initi- government’s “fulfilment of its in a firefight in the Zoonimar looking for employees to work as ate strike action. national security defence obli- area of the densely populated Student organizations had A volunteer (right) holds up a ballot paper during counting in Hong gations.” old city of Srinagar, a police more success, recording 10,000 Kong on Saturday. (AFP) Also on Sunday, state-run officer who asked to remain security guards votes at polling stations set up Xinhua news agency reported anonymous told AFP. Sponsorship Transfer is a must. across the city on Saturday. which critics say will under- the Union for New Civil Serv- that China’s top law-making One home was destroyed The referendum asked mine freedoms in Hong Kong ants, referred to the outcome as body, the National People’s during the clash. Please sent CV to members to vote whether to that are not available in main- encouraging. Congress Standing Committee This was second such en- Fax Number: 44551177 take action against Beijing’s land China. Unions required 60 percent (NPCSC), would meet again for counter in the old city, and new national security law, Angel Lai, the treasurer of or 60,000 of their members to three days starting on June 28. took the death toll of alleged contact: 44666645 08 Monday, June 22, 2020 Europe / Americas Italy’s COVID-19 daily deaths down to 24, Bolsonaro supporters and opponents hold Canada launches investigation after 38 lowest since early March protests in Brazil dead puppies found on plane ROME: Italy reported 24 new COVID-19 deaths on Sunday, the BUENOS AIRES: As tensions escalate between the opponents MONTREAL: Canada has launched a probe after some 500 puppies News lowest daily figure since March 2, when some 18 fatalities were and backers of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, both camps -- 38 of them dead -- were found on board a Ukraine International recorded. The cumulative death toll from COVID-19 rose to took to the streets of Brasilia on Sunday to join protests. Airlines plane at the Toronto airport, officials said on Saturday. in brief 34,634, while the number of infected climbed to 238,499, up Both groups marched, but the rallies were prevented from meet- The surviving French bulldogs, a popular breed in Canada, were 224 from Saturday. ing each other by military police. The president’s backers were dem- suffering from symptoms including dehydration, weakness and Lombardy remained the Italian region most affected by the onstrating against the country’s Supreme Court, which is overstep- vomiting when they were found on the flight from Ukraine which epidemic, with 128 new infections. (DPA) ping its competencies in its decision-making, in their view. (DPA) landed at Toronto Pearson Airport on June 13. (AFP) Shock in Germany Spain reopens border as Latin as hundreds run riot America cases pass two million overnight in Stuttgart AFP Winfried Kretschmann said in Stuttgart a statement. three months away, and cin- At the height of the clashes, Spain eases lockdown emas and theatres were also German authorities ex- some 400 to 500 people joined measures in a bid to getting set to reopen. pressed shock on Sunday over in the battle against police of- Concert halls and other a rampage of an “unprecedent- ficers and rescue workers. get its tourism industry institutions in Germany, how- ed scale” overnight in the city As officers pushed back back up and running ever, still face an uncertain centre of Stuttgart, where hun- against the crowd, they broke future with social distancing dreds of party-goers ran riot, up into small groups, carry- AFP rules forcing them to slash attacking police and plunder- ing on their rampage around Madrid their events calendars and ing stores after smashing shop the city centre, smashing shop drastically reduce capacities. windows. Spain reopened its borders Musicians such as Cristina Two dozen people, half of on Sunday, getting rid of one Gomez Godoy, a member of them German nationals, were of the most potent emblems Berlin’s Staatskapelle orches- arrested provisionally, as police of Europe’s battle against the tra, have taken to playing in reported 19 colleagues hurt. coronavirus, as infections in highly unusual settings. “They were unbeliev- Latin America surged past two “It is a pleasure for us as able scenes that have left me million. musicians to play together speechless. In my 46 years of The cars that trickled again, despite the smaller for- police service, I have never ex- across the Spain-France bor- mat, and I think the audience perienced this,” said Stuttgart der early on Sunday gave a will enjoy it too,” she told AFP police chief Frank Lutz. symbolic boost to the millions as she tuned up for a concert Tensions built up shortly of businesses and workers with four colleagues in the after midnight when officers across Europe that have suf- courtyard of an apartment carried out checks on a 17-year- The shop window of a shoe store fered badly from the economic building in Berlin. old German man suspected of is broken as it was destroyed dur- downturn caused by tough On the eastern fringes of using drugs, said Stuttgart dep- ing riots on early Sunday in Stutt- lockdowns. Europe, cases have spiked uty police chief Thomas Berger. gart, southern Germany. (AFP) “We wanted to be in Spain Spain’s King Felipe (left), Queen Letizia (second right) and their daughters Princess Leonor and Infanta again in Azerbaijan, forcing Crowds who were milling for the sun, the beach, tapas, Sofia arrive at the Canal Theatre to attend a presentation of ‘El Amor Brujo’ (Love, the Magician) in Madrid the government to institute around at the city’s biggest windows and looting stores and I’m already wearing my in support of cultural events as COVID-19 restrictions ease. (AFP) another lockdown -- much to square, the Schlossplatz, im- along nearby Koenigstrasse, a swimsuit under my clothes,” the irritation of local workers. mediately rallied around the major shopping street. said Frenchwoman Sylvia lion mark, according to an the worst-affected continent gen zone and Britons at sea- “The government again young man and began flinging Videos posted on Twitter Faust, who crossed into Spain AFP tally early on Sunday. with more than 2.5 million ports and airports -- without cages us in like zoo animals stones and bottles at police. showed people breaking shop with her 17-year-old daughter. The virus is accelerating cases. enforcing quarantine periods. and gives not a damn to the The groups of mostly men windows, leaving goods strewn There was no such joy its spread in the region, with Spain has been among Eu- “We must remain on our consequences,” taxi driver also used sticks or poles to on the streets. in Latin America, however, Mexico the second hardest-hit rope’s hardest-hit nations, but guard and strictly follow hy- Shahin Mamedkuliyev told smash windows of police vehi- A jewellery store was com- where grim records kept on country, followed by Peru and on Sunday it lifted a slew of giene and protection meas- AFP. cles parked in the area. pletely emptied and a mobile tumbling. Chile. restrictions in a bid to get its ures,” Prime Minister Pedro The World Health Organi- “I sharply condemn this phone shop wrecked, accord- Brazil is the second worst- The virus has now killed tourism industry back up and Sanchez said on Saturday, zation has warned that lock- brutal outbreak of violence, ing to regional broadcaster affected country with almost more than 460,000 people running. highlighting that the danger downs and other restrictions these acts against people and SWR. 50,000 deaths and more than and infected almost nine mil- As well as opening its land has not passed. are still the best way to control things are criminal action that In all, nine shops were one million cases, helping to lion worldwide. border with France, Spain also In France, millions of chil- the spread and urged people must be forcefully prosecuted looted while 14 others suf- push Latin America’s total in- Although the spread has welcomed EU nationals, those dren were preparing to return not to become fatigued with and condemned,” Baden- fered damage such as broken fections beyond the two mil- slowed in Europe, it remains from the passport-free Schen- to school on Monday after stay-at-home measures. Wuerttemberg state premier windows.

Trump says he urged team Trump campaign blames protesters for poor rally turnout to ‘slow’ COVID-19 testing AFP despite the campaign hyping But reporters on the ground Washington huge interest ahead of time, said they saw no problems for AFP ‘slow the testing down.’ They with more than a million ticket people trying to get in. Tulsa test and they test.” It was not President Donald Trump’s requests. Reports have been circu- clear from Trump’s tone if he reelection campaign on Sun- Senior Trump campaign lating in the last week that teen US President Donald Trump was playing to the crowd, who day blamed the disappoint- aide Mercedes Schlapp told users of social media platform said on Saturday he was en- cheered as he spoke, or if he ing crowd at his Tulsa rally on ‘Fox News Sunday’ that at- TikTok were block-booking couraging health officials in his was being serious. protesters creating a hostile tendees were unable to get into tickets in a bid to embarrass administration to slow down atmosphere and blocking sup- the BOK Center. the campaign. coronavirus testing, arguing The US has carried out porters from getting into the “There were factors in- Former Republican strat- that increased tests lead to more than 25 million coro- arena. volved, like they were con- egist and Trump critic Steve more cases being discovered. The White House had cerned about the protesters Schmidt said teenagers na- The president has claimed navirus tests, placing it out- promised the much-hyped who were coming in. There tionwide had ordered tickets falsely on several occasions side the top 20 countries in event -- Trump’s first rally were protesters who blocked without intending to turn up to that surges of COVID-19 in the world, per capita in three months -- would be the (attendees),” Schlapp said. ensure there would be empty several states can be explained flooded with up to 100,000 “And so we saw that have an The upper section of the arena is seen partially empty as US Presi- seats. by greater numbers of diagnos- However, a White House people, but television images impact in terms of people com- dent Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the BOK Center He tweeted that his tic tests. At his first rally since official told AFP that Trump showed large sections of empty ing to the rally.” in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday. (AFP) 16-year-old daughter and her the outbreak forced nationwide “was clearly speaking in jest to seating in the 19,000-capacity Schlapp went on to say friends had requested “hun- shutdowns in March, Trump call out the media’s absurd cov- BOK Center. there were families that “didn’t Schlapp was echoing an ex- Murtaugh, who said protesters dreds” of tickets, and received told the crowd in Tulsa, Okla- erage. We are leading the world A outdoor event for the want to bring -- couldn’t bring planation first offered Satur- were “even blocking access to responses from numerous par- homa that testing was a “dou- in testing, and we are proud to overflow crowd was canceled -- their children because of day night by Trump campaign the metal detectors, which pre- ents saying their children had ble-edged sword.” have conducted 25 million plus because no one showed up, concerns of the protesters.” communications director Tim vented people from entering.” done the same thing. The United States -- which tests.” has more deaths and cases The campaign of presiden- than any other country -- has tial challenger Joe Biden called Trump finishes first rally without mentioning George Floyd One killed, 11 wounded in Minneapolis shooting carried out more than 25 mil- Trump’s order to slow testing lion coronavirus tests, placing “appalling” and “a transparent WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump spoke for over 1.5 hours during his WASHINGTON: One person died and 11 more were wounded in a shooting in the it outside the top 20 countries attempt to make the numbers first campaign rally in months without mentioning the killing of George Floyd. US city of Minneapolis, police said on Sunday. in the world, per capita. look better.” Floyd, an unarmed African-American man, died after being restrained by a Images streamed live to Facebook showed at least one person lying on the “Here is the bad part: When Coronavirus cases have white police officer in Minneapolis on May 25. pavement as dozens gather around -- some screaming for medical help. Other you do testing to that extent, spiked in several states, includ- Without discussing Floyd’s killing or issues of systemic racism, Trump footage appeared to show businesses with shattered windows, and police cars at you are going to find more peo- ing Oklahoma, and local health focused on the unrest and demonstrations that took place in many cities fol- the scene. “12 people have suffered gunshot wounds,” Minneapolis police wrote ple, you will find more cases,” officials had asked Trump to lowing his death. “If the Democrats gain power then the rioters will be in charge on Twitter, “1 adult male died and 11 have no -life-threatening wounds.” They did Trump argued. postpone the rally, fearing it and no one will be safe,” Trump said. (AFP) not give the age of the man who died or say whether anyone was arrested. (AFP) “So I said to my people would contribute to the spread.

French climate council urges referendum Britain declares deadly stabbing spree ‘terrorism’ on making ‘ecocide’ a crime AFP Footage showed what ap- evised comments. Reading, UK peared to be a large number of A Black Lives Matter pro- AFP package of measures to the counter-terror police perform- test took place at the park ear- Paris public as it wound up three British police said on Sunday ing a controlled explosion at the lier but police said there was no days of debate during its final they were treating a stabbing suspect’s presumed residence indication the two were linked. A citizens’ council set up by session on Sunday. spree in which a lone assailant shortly after the Saturday even- “None of us are affected,” President Emmanuel Macron The move was a rejec- killed three people in a park ing attack. the Reading BLM event organ- to explore measures for cut- tion of Macron’s suggestion filled with families and friends “This morning, I can for- iser Nieema Hassan said on Fa- ting carbon emissions urged last week that a referendum in the southern English city of mally confirm that this has cebook. the French leader on Sunday could be held on the individ- Reading as a “terrorism inci- been declared a terrorist in- “We had all left by the time to hold a referendum on mak- ual measures, which range dent”. cident,” counter-terror police this happened.” Britain’s terror ing the destruction of nature from improving home insu- The Thames Valley police chief Neil Basu said. alert level was kept at “substan- a crime. lation to cutting maximum said three people were also seri- “Although the motivation tial” -- the third-highest on a The “ecocide” proposal highway speeds to 110 km/h ously injured and a 25-year-old for this heinous act is far from Floral tributes are seen at a police cordon at the Abbey Gateway near five point scale. topped dozens of ideas pre- from 130 km/h (80 mph to resident of the historic town 60 certain, Counter Terrorism Po- Forbury Gardens park in Reading, west of London, on Sunday follow- “There is no specific intel- sented by the 150 randomly 70 mph). kilometres (35 miles) west of licing South East has taken on ing a fatal stabbing incident the previous day. (AFP) ligence to suggest anyone else picked members of the Citi- President Macron formed London was detained. responsibility for leading this attending crowded places is at zen’s Convention on Climate, the council in response to de- Local and counter-terror investigation.” Prime Minis- next to the ruins of the 12th- we handle events leading up to risk,” the counter-terror police along with inscribing the fight mands for greater “direct de- police made no reference to re- ter Boris Johnson said he was century Reading Abbey. such cases, then we will learn chief said. Witnesses reported against global warming in the mocracy” in the wave of the ports that the man was a Libyan “appalled and sickened” by the “If there are lessons that those lessons, and we will not seeing two air ambulances and French Constitution. “yellow vest” anti-government refugee who has been granted bloodshed at Forbury Gardens we need to learn about how we hesitate to take action when several police cars rush to the But participants voted protests that rocked the coun- asylum in Britain. -- a picturesque park situated handle such cases, about how necessary,” Johnson said in tel- park on Saturday evening. against submitting a broader try in 2018 and 2019. The electric car battery boom has screeched to a halt, for now page 11

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25,871.46 9,285.13 34,731.73 1,743.87 −208.64 pts -35.05 pts +523.68 pts Gold +1.22% Auto Class Cars announces arrival of Dow QE sensex BAIC X35 Crossover 2020 in Qatar page 10 Price percentage Price percentage 18.02 Brent 42.19 +1.64% WTI 39.75 +2.34% Silver +1.99% Pvt sector playing vital role in Investments in Qatar’s industrial securing market needs: Sharqi sector reach Qatar on the right track to host the 2022 World Cup by accomplishing associated projects QR262 billion: QC Satyendra Pathak maceutical products, which Doha Qatar successfully have become competitive managed to turn with those in the region and The siege imposed on Qa- the world,” the report said. tar for the last three years crisis into an The volume of invest- has worked as a catalyst for opportunity ments in the industrial sec- the country to achieve more tor has now reached QR262 successes at all levels, Qatar billion, up from QR255 bil- Chamber Director-General Satyendra Pathak lion in 2017, registering a Saleh bin Hamad Al Sharqi Doha growth of nearly 3 percent has said. over the past three years. In a report published in Qatar made a compre- “Investment growth in the latest edition of Qatar hensive leap in the indus- the industrial sector con- Chamber’s economic maga- trial sector over the past tinues, and we have a clear zine Al-Moltqa, Sharqi said Qatar Chamber Director-General three years as the volume strategy for the coming years success achieved by Qatar in Saleh bin Hamad Al Sharqi of investments reached over covering a number of vital all economic areas proves that QR262 billion, according to sectors, reinforced by im- the country’s plans and strate- During the past three a report in the latest edition portant regulatory and leg- gies are on the right track. years, Qatar’s economy has of Qatar Chamber’s econom- islative reforms in the busi- Sharqi said that Qatar has ic magazine Al-Moltqa. ness environment,” it said. been able to overcome the maintained its position as The rise in investments The number increased to siege thanks to the wisdom of one of the fastest-growing contributed to the state’s 893 factories in the current its leadership. economies worldwide The Qatar Chamber headquarters in Doha. ability to face challenges, year from 765 factories in Sharqi noted that during maintain the stability of the 2017, an increase of approxi- the past three years, Qatar’s and investment center. strengthening communication the private sector’s success in the private sector. It stimu- local market and boost ex- mately 17 percent. Focus economy has maintained its “The siege represented between Qatari businessmen its role and in demonstrating lated businessmen to secure ports, the report said. over the past three years has position as one of the fastest- a strong impetus for achiev- and their foreign counterparts its domestic and international the market’s need for various “The past three years been on the food industries, growing economies worldwide ing more. It accelerated the through holding meetings.” viability. goods, especially short-lived have posed a real challenge which has made a major leap and gained the trust of global country’s economic strategies, He pointed out that the Regarding the projects re- goods for which merchants to both extractive and man- and contributed to securing investors and companies, expanded agricultural and in- chamber also organised busi- lated to the host of the 2022 do not have sufficient stocks. ufacturing aspects of the the market needs from the while the pace of development dustrial projects, increased ness visits to many friendly World Cup, he said that all The private sector played an industrial sector, which has necessary goods. continued at the same pace outward investments, pro- countries such as Kuwait, projects being implemented in important and vital role by succeeded greatly in consoli- The construction and without delay or disruption. moted local investment, and Oman, and Turkey, affirming the country were not affected providing all the materials dating its pillars and estab- transport industries sector “The country has strength- attracted more foreign invest- that these visits had helped in by the siege. required to the local market lishing its bases to play its tops the list due to its as- ened its relations with most ments to the local market. It breaking the siege and provid- He said that the projects through air and sea shipping, central role in the economic sociation with 2022 World countries, opened dozens of also led to providing more in- ing goods and commodities to were going as planned without especially with the opening of growth of the state,” it said. Cup projects, with 249 facto- international trade routes and centives to the private sector the local market. any delay thanks to providing direct sea lines with several The state has dealt in- ries (27.9 percent of the total direct shipping routes with for promoting local industries, He said that the local com- alternative shipping routes friendly countries.” telligently with the unjust factories in the country), fol- many countries, shifted from increasing production, en- panies and Qatari business- with friendly countries such Sharqi said, “Three years blockade imposed on it since lowed by the chemical and dependence on import to self- hancing relations with friendly men joined hands with the as Oman, India, Turkey, and were enough to bring about mid-2017 and managed to petrochemical industries sufficiency, and achieved re- countries, and activating trade state to beat the repercussions others, as well as the role of a qualitative leap in the pri- turn this crisis into an oppor- with 231 industrial estab- markable industrial and agri- with countries around the of siege by fining alternative Hamad Port and Hamad Air- vate sector and to stimulate tunity to accelerate its plans lishments, accounting for cultural growth,” he said. world,” he added. sources away from siege coun- port in providing the state’s businessmen and investors in the development of the in- 25.9 percent of the total. The siege provided a good Underlining the role of the ties from which most goods entire needs. to invest in new sectors. The dustrial sector and maintain- The cement and building opportunity to reorder priori- private sector during the siege, were imported, noting that “Qatar is on the right track closure of land borders and ing economic growth. materials sector ranks third ties and reconstruct plans and he said, “The private sector local companies also doubled to host the 2022 World Cup by the subsequent suspension of “The state has dealt intel- with 178 factories, account- strategies as well as acceler- played a key role during the production and a lot of fac- accomplishing state-of-the-art the supply of goods to the lo- ligently with this situation, ing for nearly 20 percent of ate development plans and siege by securing the neces- tories and farms were estab- stadia and other associated cal market through the only addressed weaknesses in the the total number of factories, issue more legislations and sary needs of the local market lished. projects including new roads, land crossing has had a posi- industrial sector, and turned then the food and beverage reforms, he said adding that at reasonable prices and in Sharqi said that these suc- metro stations, hotels, and en- tive impact on us by detect- them into strengths. This led industry, which has 80 fac- it also helped in identifying record time, benefitting from cesses contributed to achiev- tertainment places,” he said. ing shortcomings, enhancing to the success of the sector in tories, accounting for 9 per- deficiencies in order to ensure the strong commercial rela- ing self-sufficiency in many About the impact of the self-reliance and reducing ex- covering many of the market cent of the total number of the sustainability of economic tions between Qatar and world products, pointing out that the closure the only land bor- port dependence, which has needs of industrial products, factories in manufacturing growth and maintain Qatar’s countries. Qatar Chamber surge of the private sector’s der on Qatar, he said, “The already been done in these few especially food and phar- industries. position as a leading trading also played a pivotal role by exports is a real indication of closure posed a challenge to years.” Oman issues regulations The big crude turnaround: From for foreign investment

QNA negative prices to a bull market information and documents are Muscat required made available, it will take 14 days for a decision. If Agencies saw demand for their products Group, the world’s largest in- Oman on Sunday issued the any response is not given dur- New York disappear during the lock- dependent oil trader. executive regulations for the ing this period, it would mean down are now willing to pay Vitol estimates that oil Foreign Capital Investment that the application has been Two months ago, every trader top dollar to secure supplies demand is rising by about 1.4 Law in the country. approved. In case of the rejec- in the oil market wanted to sell for their facilities. You can million barrels a day every According to Mohammed tion of the application, it must cargoes and none were keen to see demand ramping up eve- week in June that’s roughly bin Rashid bin Muhammad Al be justified. buy. ry week,” Bloomberg quoted equal to adding the whole Badi, acting director of the legal The competent authority Now the market has trans- Marco Dunand, co-founder of consumption of the UK to the department at the Omani Min- issues the investment license formed into a bull market, major oil trading house Mer- market, weekly. istry of Commerce and Industry within three working days start- where bids outnumber of- curia Energy Group, as saying. The market isn’t out of (MoCI), the executive regula- ing from the date of fulfillment fers 10 to one and prices are In China, oil consump- the woods yet. In many coun- tions for the Foreign Capital of all approvals, permits, or li- surging.”The physical market tion is now back to pre-pan- tries, the first wave of the Investment Law will provide an censes necessary for the invest- is strong,” Ben Luckock, co- demic levels, according to pandemic is still accelerating, environment that is attractive ment project. head of oil trading at Trafigura official data. It’s still down in while China had to take drastic for investment. The foreign investor is en- Group, told Bloomberg. countries like Italy and Spain, measures this week to avoid a “It will also create appropri- titled to one approval to estab- The turnaround reflects which were badly affected by second wave taking hold in ate conditions for investment lish, operate and manage the in- the most torrid period in the the coronavirus, but rapidly Beijing. in Oman as it has detailed the vestment project which they are history of oil. First, the coro- Global oil demand fell as much as 30 percent in late March and early recovering in others, includ- The continuing influence necessary procedures for regis- setting up as strategic projects navirus outbreak obliterated April when governments locked down countries. ing India, Japan, France, and of the virus on daily life is vis- tering foreign institutions and to help contribute to achieving demand in China and shat- Germany. ible in the uneven nature of companies, terms and condi- economic development in pub- tered the oil alliance between change hands between pro- Beyond the symbolism of Global demand fell as the oil recovery. Gasoline is tions, time frame for approvals, lic utility activities, infrastruc- Moscow and Riyadh. ducers, refiners, and traders that number for the American much as 30 percent in late leading the rebound as people permits, and licenses related ture, renewable energy, roads, Next, the global epidem- is driving a surge in the much market, the oil price curve for March and early April when choose to drive their cars and to the investment projects,” Al transportation, or ports. ic and destructive Saudi- larger Wall Street world of oil Brent -- the range of futures governments locked down en- avoid public transport. For the Badi said. All this provided the ap- Russia price war pushed the contracts traded on exchanges contracts covering the com- tire countries. The scale of the first time since the pandemic, Al Badi said that these ex- proval is self-executing without market to the brink of disas- in London and New York. ing months shows the interna- rebound is still hotly debated, the fuel is more expensive for ecutive regulations specified the need to take any further ter. The collapse brought the West Texas Intermediate tional market has transformed but most say consumption is immediate delivery in the US the time frame for deciding the action on it, and the cost of the rivals back together for the futures rose above $40 a bar- too. now 10 percent to 15 percent wholesale market than for- applications submitted for ap- project is not less than RO 10 biggest production cut on rel on Friday. That’s a mirror “It flipped last week into below normal levels. warding contracts, a sign of provals, permits, or licenses million. the record, just as the pan- image of two months earlier so-called backwardation, with “Our short-term track- demand strength. required for the investment The Foreign Capital Invest- demic ebbed. when the US benchmark made crude for immediate delivery ing of demand confirms a “We see a V-shape recov- project by the competent au- ment Law has many benefits The renewed strength an unprecedented plunge into trading at a premium to for- healthy recovery from the ery for gasoline,” said Chris thorities. and incentives for a foreign in- of the “physical market” for negative pricing as storage ward contracts. That shape is lows of April,” said Giovanni Midgley, head of analytics at After their submission, if all vestor. crude where actual barrels tanks came close to filling. a telling sign that refiners that Serio, chief economist at Vitol S&P Global Platts said. 10 Monday, June 22, 2020 Economy & Business Auto Class Cars announces arrival of BAIC X35 Crossover 2020 in Qatar Amalgamation of style, comfort and technology, the all-new crossover BAIC X35 is ideal for all automotive enthusiasts Tribune news network Double Grill, Lenticular headlamps, Three- Doha hole lower guard plate, Square Fog Lamps and C-shaped LED Daytime Running Lights. Auto Class Cars, the authorised general dis- BAIC X35 has tough body contour, chrome tributor of BAIC in Qatar, has announced the plated rear under guard, Dual front air inlet arrival of the all-new BAIC X35 Crossover grill, Front and Rear Fog Lamp which add 2020 model in its showroom on Salwa Road. to the SUV styling appeal of this crossover. Amalgamation of style, comfort and technology, the all-new crossover BAIC Interior and technology X35 has an inspiring charisma and is ideal All-new BAIC X35 has luxury class inte- for all automotive enthusiasts. Extending a rior is Two-tone layered design, 60:40 split blend of superior ride and assertive design, rear seats, Piano style multimedia controls, BAIC X35 crossover is about responsive stylish air outlet grill, Fabric seat, Auto AC, performance and value for money making and Passenger airbags. The easy to read 7’’ it a perfect choice for the youth and small suspended display screen makes the jour- families. ney comfortable, classy and convenient. Sheikh Faleh bin Nawaf al Thani, opera- In terms of technology, the BAIC X35 tions director of automotive sector at NBK Leather and multi-functional Steering Group said, “Auto Class Cars is pleased to Wheel takes the car into new levels. The launch the all-new BAIC X35 Crossover in smart interior boasts of steering mounted Qatar, a step that clearly indicates our strat- switches for Cruise control, Audio, Blue egy to continue providing the Qatari market tooth, ample Boot Space, seven-inch with latest models and products. The new screen with Rear View Camera, Piano BAIC X35 is a benchmark in the SUV seg- finish multimedia control button, front ment and adds great value to our portfolio”. Driver Front and Rear parking sensor One of China’s top three auto groups, and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. BAIC boasts of 60-years of engineering ex- The technology is even boosted with pertise. The company, which was established Bluetooth, 7” display screen, Smart Call Sys- in 1958, has eight major production bases tem, Radio, USB, Sound adjustable - speed and a cumulative output of 12 million cars. sensing, 4 speaker, remote key and others. Hesham al Sahn, General Manager of Auto Class Cars said, “The all-new BAIC European engineering and X35 Crossover is the perfect fit for ‘’more for safety standards less’’. Its high-end technology, features, safe- In terms of Safety, the vehicle is ty and high Fuel Economy efficiency put it at equipped with ABS+EBD, EBA, ESP, TCS, the top of its category. Whether for families, HHS, TPMS, driver & passenger airbags, executives or daily use, BAIC X35 will be the engine immobiliser, front and rear parking car of choice to enjoy every single ride.” sensor, rear-view mirror, Auto lock with speed sensor, centre lock. Performance BAIC acquired SAAB (Svenska Aeroplan The 1.5 liter engine powered all-new Aktiebolaget) which is a North European crossover BAIC X35 has been innovatively brand from Sweden. At the end of 2009, engineered. It offers excellent fuel economy BAIC Motor took over the SAAB’s core as- of 6.6 liters per 100 Km (as per GSO stand- sets, including its 9-5/9-3 vehicle platform, ards) with Maximum output of 85 KW and a turbo engine transmission, R&D, manufac- maximum torque of 148 N/M. turing and supplier systems. The Suspension of the vehicle adopts The SAAB unique front wheel drive and Front-Macpherson independent suspen- steering technology was also inherited by sion, Rear-H type torsion bar. BAIC. The unique reindeer horn body struc- ture is sourced from SAAB’s “Safe Cage” Exterior patented technology. The integrity of the The All-new X35 has Illuminating re- passenger compartment is ensured using markable styling cues. Its stylish exterior collapsible IP beam support design to re- features include height adjustable head- sunroof. The long wheelbase of 2560 mm, ror- Adjustable with turning signal (LED), Designed for everyone, all-new X35’s duce engine penetration in the passenger light, Front and Rear fog lights, DRL and 16” Alloy Wheel, Rear Defroster, Door mir- add to the design more-sporty look. Front Design has a strong SUV stance with compartment.

Google loses appeal against €50 mn French fine QBIC’s second edition of Lean AFP The council said the CNIL’s the Austrian privacy activist Coach Program from June 21 Paris record fine was not dispropor- Max Schrems. tionate “given the particular Schrems had accused Tribune news network cal and practical core compo- participants out of a high-cal- France’s highest adminis- seriousness of the breaches Google of securing “forced Doha nents through virtual training ibre pool of candidates this trative authority on Friday dis- committed, their continuous consent” via its Android sessions, which will be deliv- year. Each short-listed can- missed a challenge by Google nature and duration, the ceil- mobile operating software The MENA region’s leading ered over a five-week period, didate has demonstrated the against a fine of 50 million eu- ings provided for by the GDPR through the use of pop-up mixed-use business incubator, followed by online training prerequisite skills and drive ros ($56 million) for failing to (up to four percent of turno- boxes online or on its apps Qatar Business Incubation sessions for startups. to join the next generation of provide adequate information ver) and Google’s financial which imply that its services Center (QBIC), - a division In addition, there will be certified startup coaches and on its data consent policies. Google then appealed. situation.” will not be available unless the of Qatar Development Bank practical, face-to-face ses- help transform promising The fine was imposed in But on Friday, the Council In a statement sent to conditions of use are accepted. (QDB) – will launch the sec- sions which will be held at the startups into successful busi- 2019 by France’s data watch- of State, a French government AFP, the American giant said The CNIL noted in its rul- ond edition of the Lean Coach QBIC premises towards the ness ventures. dog, the CNIL. body that is also the court of it would “now examine the ing that details on how long a Programme on June 21 with end of the year. Upon comple- In addition to a commit- It found at the time that last resort for matters of ad- changes we need to make”. person’s data can be kept and applicant numbers exceed- tion of the program, potential ment to regularly helping lo- Google made it too difficult for ministrative justice, confirmed The matter was brought what it is used for were spread ing all projections, the centre coaches will earn a QBIC ‘Lean cal QBIC entrepreneurs, can- users to understand and man- the CNIL ruling. to the CNIL by two advocacy over several different web announced in a statement on Coach’ certification. They will didates must have a proven age preferences on how their It agreed the information groups shortly after the land- pages. Sunday. also earn a one-year paid con- track record within any field personal information is used, that Google provided to users mark GDPR directive came Modifying a user’s data With over 700 applicants, tract by regularly coaching at of business or academia, pos- in particular with regards to “does not meet the require- into effect. preferences required clicking QBIC’s Lean Coach Pro- least two QBIC startups. sess in-depth knowledge of the targeted advertising. ments of clarity and accessi- One was filed on behalf of through a variety of pages such gramme generated tremen- QBIC’s Lean Coach Pro- commercial and technical as- Its ruling applied prin- bility required by the GDPR” some 10,000 signatories by as “More Options”, and often dous interest from aspiring gramme – the first of its kind pect of business, and be versed ciples enshrined in the EU’s even when the nature and France’s Quadrature du Net the choices to accept Google’s coaches who will be expected in Qatar –welcomes a final se- in the local market as well as strict new General Data Pro- volume of data collected was group, and the other by None terms were pre-checked by de- to complete a set of techni- lection of 51 carefully selected international markets. tection Regulation (GDPR). “particularly intrusive.” Of Your Business, created by fault. Huawei expands AI life strategy with Sound X and MatePad Pro

Tribune news network Packing a powerful punch that com- ideas to life. Running on EMUI10, doha bines Devialet’s acoustic design with the Huawei MatePad Pro supports Huawei’s advanced tech, the collabo- extraordinary features like Multi- The advent of the all-scenario intel- ration is set to transform users’ audio Window, Multi-screen Collaboration ligent era has led to consumers want- experience. and Huawei APP Multiplier. It also ing new and revolutionary digital ex- Carving out a strong reputation comes with a large display with ultra- periences resulting in an increase in due to its premium, High-Fidelity narrow bezels to achieve the world’s demand for more connected devices products, Devialet is famous for its highest tablet screen-to-body ratio for every aspect of daily life, which is flamboyant design, powerful and im- at 90 per cent. Powered by the 7nm one of the main reasons behind Hua- mersive bass, and impressive audio Kirin 990 flagship chipset, theH ua- wei’s seamless AI life strategy. quality. With a host of clever features wei MatePad Pro delivers outstand- This strategy is for the hyper con- including Devialet Dual Subwoof- ing performance and battery life. It nected era focuses mainly on smart- ers and Push-Push Acoustic Design, also supports the Huawei M-Pencil phones, wearables, smart homes, In- the Huawei Sound X offers an audio HUAWEI Sound X HUAWEI MatePad Pro and Smart Magnetic Keyboard, thus ternet of Vehicles, smart office, cloud experience that can be felt as well as driving synergy with PC Mode and services and immersion communica- heard. even when the tunes are really blast- cover an expansive frequency range ers. Starting July 2, 2020, the Hua- new WPS features for maximum pro- tions. Devialet Dual Subwoofers ing out. As it has been imbued with of 40 Hz to 40 kHz, complete with wei Sound X is available for purchase ductivity. Additionally, the Huawei The strategy referred to 1+8+N Despite its compact build, the Devialet’s SAM® (Speaker Active rich treble and details. The Huawei at Huawei official stores and Huawei MatePad Pro is also the world’s first consists of primary (smartphones) small but mighty speaker can deliver Matching) technology, the speaker Sound X is fitted with six powerful authorised distributors for QR1,299. tablet to support wireless and reverse and secondary portals (tablets, PCs, thunderous bass, thanks to its dual can faithfully reproduce bass in real- full-frequency tweeters, which are Huawei MatePad Pro wireless charging. wearables, speakers, infotainment 3.5-inch Devialet subwoofers with time, along with high-fidelity audio. evenly distributed in a ring shape. Providing its consumers with The Huawei MatePad Pro is systems, etc.) and IoT devices (in- 60W bass power. They can hit ampli- The speaker is also made with Mag- This allows it to provide an endless an all-round experience, Huawei available for purchase on all Huawei cluding lighting, security, audio and tudes of up to 20 mm, so the vibra- netic rare-earth materials, which immersion amidst a lush 360° sound has also recently launched its new official stores and authorized dis- video, etc.) tions can be seen, heard and felt. The contributes towards rich and power- field. Apart from its sound quality, Huawei MatePad Pro. Designed tributors starting June 18, 2020. The Huawei recently released its all- device’s symmetrical structure also ful sounds. the Huawei Sound X comes with a with productivity and entertain- Huawei MatePad Pro comes in an new Huawei Sound X, the brand’s means that each speaker cancels out In addition to this, the Huawei range of enhanced features that im- ment capabilities in mind, Huawei’s elegant Midnight Grey, with the WiFi interactive speaker co-engineered the back-wave vibrations of its coun- Sound X boasts dual subwoofers and prove the user experience and give it flagship tablet is set to elevate con- model for QR1,999 and the 4G+WiFi with French audio brand Devialet. terpart so the body remains stable, six full-frequency tweeters, which the edge over other wireless speak- sumer experiences and bring their model for QR2,399. Monday, June 22, 2020 11 Economy & Business The electric car battery boom has screeched to a halt, for now Demand for rechargeable batteries will decline for the first time this year, as sales of electric cars - the biggest user - slump with novel coronavirus pum- meling the auto industry, according to BloombergNEF forecasts. Battery shipments to carmakers are forecast to fall 14 percent in 2020

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Three decades of advances took lithium-ion batteries from powering handheld Sony camcorders to pro- pelling Tesla’s popular electric vehi- cles. The rapid rise is facing a major test in the Covid-19 pandemic. Demand for rechargeable bat- teries will decline for the first time this year, as sales of electric cars - the biggest user - slump with novel coronavirus pummeling the auto industry, according to Bloomberg- NEF forecasts. Battery shipments to carmakers are forecast to fall 14 per- cent in 2020, and the effects of the slowdown are seen lingering into next year. Major producers, including South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd., a sup- plier to Tesla Inc. and General Mo- tors Co., have cut annual sales fore- casts. Analysts expect the industry’s planned vast expansion of manufac- turing capacity to slow down. Start- ups burning through cash as they work on potential breakthrough technologies are bracing for a tougher sell to secure funds. And yet, from Silicon Valley laboratories to China’s Contempo- rary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., the world’s top producer, optimism over the lithium-ion battery’s long- er-term outlook is undimmed. Bat- teries, say automakers and utility companies, are still on track to be- come more powerful, cheaper and ubiquitous, not just in passenger ve- hicles, but also in additional forms of transport, consumer electronics and large-scale energy storage. Despite short-term pressures, Zeng Yuqun, chairman of CATL, said there is “great confidence in (File photo) A lab technician assembles lithium-ion battery material in a sterile tank at the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab in Berkeley, California. (TNS) the long-run.” In less than a decade, his company has grown to lead its age includes about 5.6 billion euros from academia to the auto sector. after about 200,000 miles, Tesla the total cost of an electric vehicle. industry: CATL’s sales rose 90 per- for the sector and will require gas Battery makers also are quick- said in a June 8 report, meaning a Better technology and rapid growth cent in 2019, according to Bloomb- stations to install charging units. ly making progress on three key longer-life battery pack could dra- in manufacturing capacity has al- ergNEF. “This is a historic plan to confront a fronts: battery life, power and cost. matically extend a car’s lifespan, ready sent the price of lithium-ion Lithium-ion battery demand has historic situation,” French President CATL recently announced it will particularly useful for taxis or de- batteries tumbling, down from more more than doubled since 2015 and Emmanuel Macron said on May 26. Huge demand soon begin production on a battery livery trucks. More important, a than $1,000 a kilowatt hour to an remains on track for about a nine- There are other sources of opti- that can operate for 2 million kilo- million-mile pack could be resold average of $156/kWh at the end of fold expansion from last year to the mism. Volkswagen AG on June 16 Lithium-ion battery demand has meters (1.2 million miles), or about by a consumer to be deployed in a 2019, according to BNEF. end of the decade. The sector is also announced an additional investment more than doubled since 2015 and 16 years. The capability puts it far second vehicle, offsetting some of An industry average battery forecast to keep lowering costs. Bat- of $200 million in QuantumScape remains on track for about a ahead of any of the batteries on the the initial purchase price. Tesla is price of $100/kWh, should be tery prices plunged 87 percent in the Corp., a battery technology startup ninefold expansion from last year to market today, which typically are planning to provide further details achieved in 2024, BNEF analyst past 10 years, pushing plug-in elec- founded by former Stanford Univer- the end of the decade. The sector under warranty for about 150,000 on its battery innovations in the James Frith said at a seminar in tric cars to near sticker-price parity sity researchers, after committing is also forecast to keep lowering miles, Zeng said. coming weeks at what it’s billing as May, leading to price parity be- with gas guzzlers. $100 million in 2018. In May, the costs. Battery prices plunged 87 Tesla and GM are each develop- a “battery day” investor seminar. It tween electric cars and combustion The pandemic might even prove carmaker became the biggest share- percent in the past 10 years, ing batteries that can last a million had tentatively been scheduled for engine vehicles. Additional savings to be an opportunity, with at least holder of Chinese battery producer pushing plug-in electric cars to near miles. Neither have yet said exactly April but was delayed on account through 2030 will lower costs fur- some governments, including those Guoxuan High-Tech Co. Ltd. when they’ll be ready. GM is “al- of Covid-19 travel concerns and re- ther, though they’ll prove harder to of Germany and France, using virus “The train’s left the station on sticker-price parity with gas guzzlers most kind of there on longer life,” strictions. achieve and will depend on addi- recovery funds to help accelerate a both renewable power generation Doug Parks, an executive vice presi- One critical update investors tional advancements and new tech- transition from internal combus- and electric vehicles, and no one is dent, said at a May 19 Citigroup Inc. are expecting: the average cost of nology, according to Frith. tion engines to battery-powered al- going to put that train in reverse,” lain previously led energy storage event. The car maker is “experienc- batteries used in Tesla’s various Every battery has three key com- ternatives. France will offer about 8 said Jeff Chamberlain, chief execu- initiatives at the Argonne National ing nearly that in some of our prod- models. The carmaker’s numbers ponents: two electrodes, cathode billion euros ($9 billion) to its auto tive officer of VoltaE nergy Technol- Laboratory, the U.S. government ucts today,” Parks said. typically set the standard for others and anode, with an electrolyte _ sector to bolster support for electric ogies, a Chicago-based fund focused facility seen as having been pivotal Combustion engine vehicles to catch up to, and the car battery usually a liquid _ to allow the bat- vehicles; Germany’s stimulus pack- on energy investments. Chamber- in the transfer of battery technology are currently scrapped in the U.S. still accounts for about 30 percent of tery to charge and discharge. Germany climbing out of economic Fiat Chrysler accepts conditions for slump, says central bank chief state-backed loan AFP gal” nation, was now dramati- Berlin cally loosening its purse strings, AFP Weidmann said: “The image of Rome The loan will be funded by Italy’s Germany has turned the cor- the Swabish housewife is often largest commercial bank Intesa ner on the worst of an economic wrongly portrayed. Fiat Chrysler has agreed to the condi- crisis sparked by the coronavirus “She is not saving for the tions laid down for a state-backed 6.3 San Paolo and 80 percent guar- pandemic and is now on the path sake of saving, but so that there billion euro ($7.1 billion) loan, includ- anteed by export credit agency to recovery, the central bank chief is money that can be spent sensi- ing a promise not to relocate or cut jobs, SACE of Europe’s biggest economy said bly and in case there are difficult Italy’s Sole 24 Ore daily said Sunday. Sunday. times. And that is precisely the The state auditor has approved the “We experienced in the last case here.” Like nations across guarantee, but it still needs to be signed existing projects, and up to 1.2 billion months the deepest economic Europe, Germany shut schools, off on by the economy ministry, the pa- euro on its 1,400 or so foreign suppli- slump in Germany’s (post-war) shops and sent workers home per said. ers, said Sole 24 Ore, Italy’s financial history,” Jens Weidmann told German Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann from mid-March to halt trans- The request for state support on newspaper. Sunday’s edition of the daily mission of the coronavirus. such a large loan has proved contro- FCA will also pledge not to cut any Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. the past by the European Central euros, smashing through a long- The impact of the health crisis versial, particularly with the compa- jobs before 2023. “The good news is: the trough Bank, on Sunday also voiced sup- held no new debt dogma to fund has pushed the economy into a ny’s corporate headquarters in Am- The loan will be funded by Italy’s should be behind us by now, and port for the unprecedented eco- the measures. deep recession believed to be the sterdam. largest commercial bank Intesa San things are looking up again. But nomic rescue and stimulus pack- Earlier this month, it said it worst since World War II. FCA -- which directly employs close Paolo and 80 percent guaranteed by ex- the deep slump is being followed ages unleashed by Berlin to shield would plough another 130 billion After the rate of new infec- to 55,000 people in Italy -- has said the port credit agency SACE, the daily said. only by a comparatively gradual German companies and jobs. euros into various schemes, in- tions dropped sharply, Europe’s loan is essential to help the group’s Italy The government has said FCA recovery.” Chancellor Angela Merkel’s cluding a cut in VAT, to stimulate biggest economy began easing re- operations and the whole industry to would face sanctions if it failed to stick Weidmann, who has never government had stunned observ- the economy. strictions in early May although weather the crisis triggered by the coro- to the conditions laid down for loan. minced his words against expan- ers in March when it unveiled a Reacting to comments that social distancing rules are still in navirus pandemic. Sole 24 Ore said the fine for breaking sionary policies ramped through in rescue package worth 1.1 trillion Germany, once known as a “fru- place and huge events banned. The company will commit to invest- the agreement could be in the region of ing 5.2 billion euro in Italy on new and 500 million euros. Tyrrell Hatton, three others share lead at PGA Heritage page 14 Monday, July 22, 2020 Iraqi football legend Ahmed Radhi succumbs to COVID-19

man but returned to Iraq in Qatari clubs mourn the passing 2007 for a career in politics, replacing a member of par- away of former Al Wakrah star liament who defected to join the bloody insurgency rag- AFP/TNN Wakrah, whom the football ing across the country. Baghdad star represented in the QSL, He was an unsuccessful mourned his death. Radhi candidate in the 2014 and Iraqi football legend was the top-scorer for Al 2018 elections with the Na- Ahmed Radhi died Sunday Wakrah in the QSL during tional Alliance, a coalition of from complications linked to 1993-94 season scoring 16 Sunni and Shiite figures. COVID-19, the health min- goals. When news of his death istry said, just hours before In a video reportedly broke, football fans in Iraq he was to be flown for treat- from his hospital bed on Sat- exploded in grief. ment in Jordan. urday, Radhi could be seen in “With great sadness and Radhi, 56, scored what a green jersey struggling to sorrow, we mourn our life- remains Iraq’s only World breathe as medics in full pro- long companion, our fans’ Cup finals goal in 1986 tective gear try to treat him. ardent star, the unrivalled against Belgium. “Sometimes it’s hard to Former Iraqi footballer Ahmed athlete and son of Iraq, He had been hospitalised breathe but that’s normal,” Radhi during his swearing in Ahmed Radhi,” said Iraq’s last week in Baghdad after he could be heard telling ceremony as a new member of new sports minister Adnan testing positive for coronavi- the medical team, his voice the parliament Darjal, himself a former rus but had checked out on strained. AHMED RADHI FACTFILE in Baghdad in 2007. (AFP) football champion. Thursday after his condition “Ahmed Radhi passed  “Farewell, Abu Faisal, improved. away wearing the green jer- In the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, he scored against Belgium which is curate, they’d say, “This is goodbye to my brother He relapsed a few hours sey, which he loved so much Iraq’s only goal in World Cup finals till date. as spot-on as Ahmed Radhi’s Ahmed Radhi,” wrote former later and was readmitted, that we loved him in it,”  He led Iraq to victory in the Gulf Cups of 1984 and 1988, when he was voted header.” star and Iraqi League Presi- but passed away early Sun- wrote Iraqi premier Mustafa Asian footballer of the year. dent Hussein Saeed. day. Al Kadhemi. ‘Unrivalled athlete’ The director of Jordan’s FIFA and the Arab Gulf Radhi, a striker, led Iraq  Radhi was the top-scorer for Al Wakrah in the QSL during 1993-94 season Radhi fled Iraq in 2006 Football Association Ali Al- Cup Football Federation to victory in the Gulf Cups of scoring 16 goals. after its Olympic Committee Hussein said the world had condoled his passing away. 1984 and 1988, when he was  He was exceptionally famous for his spot-on headers. head was kidnapped during lost “a sports star whom we In Doha, the Supreme voted Asian footballer of the the height of the sectarian cherish and are proud of”. Committee for Delivery & year. violence that followed the Iraq has registered near- Legacy, Qatar Football As- In the 1986 World Cup lose the match 2-1 and exited Radhi was such a house- header. US-led invasion of 2003. ly 30,000 cases of the coro- sociation and Qatar Stars in Mexico, he scored against the tournament in the group hold name that even popular If an Iraqi wanted to in- He moved with his family navirus and deaths topped League clubs including Al Belgium but Iraq went on to stage without a point. sayings evoked his famous sist that something was ac- to the Jordanian capital Am- 1,000 earlier this week.

Sarri sure Ronaldo will Liverpool’s title march held rediscover best form

AFP back by Everton stalemate Milan Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri has told Cristiano Ron- aldo not to worry about his slow resumption to the season, insisting on Sunday the Portu- guese star will return to being “the most incredible player of all time”. They will play their first Serie A match in over three months against Bologna on Monday, four days after losing the Italian Cup final to Napoli. The Serie A leaders failed to score in their two Cup matches since the Italian season re- sumed following the corona- virus lockdown, with goalless draws against AC Milan in the semi-finals, where Ron- aldo missed a penalty, and with Napoli in the final before a 4-2 defeat on penalties. “I spoke to Cristiano again yesterday. He must not worry about trust,” Sarri said. “He must not lose confi- dence, as soon as he regains his brilliance he will return to being the most incredible player of all time. “At the moment, physically he cannot give the maximum.” Everton’s English midfielder Tom Davies (centre) sees his shot go narrowly wide as Liverpool’s Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker and Liverpool’s English defender Joe Gomez look on during their English Premier Ronaldo, 35, has scored 25 League match at Goodison Park in Liverpool on Sunday. (AFP) goals for Juventus in all compe- titions this season. Liverpool are now 23 points But it was Everton who pearance since January after from Allan Saint-Maximin and He spent the coronavirus Chelsea sink ahead of second-placed Man- came closest to a winner on an abductor muscle injury Matt Ritchie. lockdown in his native Portugal. chester City. the break when Dominic PREMIER and Lampard feels the United It was a welcome boost for “We must not forget that we Aston Villa If City drop points at home Calvert-Lewin’s effort was States winger is ready to make Joelinton, who has struggled have arrived after being inac- to Burnley on Monday, then saved by Alisson Becker and LEAGUE an impact again. since his move from Hoffenhe- tive for 60 days and the physical AFP Liverpool can clinch the title Tom Davies fired the rebound RESULTS “He will start games for im last year and missed a glori- brilliance cannot be at the high- London against Crystal Palace at An- against the post. Newcastle United 3 (Allan Saint- us, of course, and I think he’s ous opportunity in the first half est levels,” said Sarri. field on Wednesday. Frank Lampard believes going to be a big player for us, at St James’ Park. Ronaldo also failed to find Liverpool’s march towards A City victory would delay Christian Pulisic can be Chel- Maximin 55’, Matt Richie 69’, not just in this run-in but going Joelinton was also at the the net in Juventus’ last two the Premier League title was Liverpool’s coronation until sea’s trump card in the race Joelinton 78’) Sheffield United 0 forward,” Lampard said. centre of the game’s significant matches before the lockdown, delayed as the leaders re- at least their clash with Pep to qualify for the Champions Aston Villa 1 (Kortney Hause 43’) “He was hungry. I know that moment when he raced away having scored in nine straight turned to action with a goalless Guardiola’s team at the Etihad League after his decisive cam- Chelsea 2 (Christian Pulisic 60’, and I felt for him, as I felt for the from John Egan in the second matches before that. draw against Merseyside rivals Stadium on July 2. eo at Villa Park. Olivier Giroud 62’) players with long-term injuries. half and was hauled back, trig- Everton, while Chelsea fought Liverpool have won just Lampard’s side were “The ability he’s got to ar- gering a red card for the Blades back for a 2-1 win at Aston Vil- two of their last seven games in rocked when Kortney Hause Everton 0 Liverpool 0 rive in the box, it’s a big thing, defender that sparked the visi- la on Sunday. all competitions. put Villa ahead against the run I’ve spoken about it with him tors’ collapse. Jurgen Klopp’s side picked Reds star Mohamed Salah of play in the first half. they fight to qualify for next all season.” “He personally has suf- up following the top-flight was left on the bench due to fit- But Pulisic came off season’s Champions League. Steve Bruce hopes Joelin- fered in the lockdown more resumption on Wednesday ness concerns, while Andrew the bench to equalise af- ton is finally ready to deliver than anybody. He’s had no needing two wins to secure Robertson was also sidelined ter the break before Olivier Welcome boost after the Brazilian ended a family here, no friends, holed their firstE nglish title for 30 and they were not at their best Giroud bagged his fourth club A first away league win Premier League goal drought up in an apartment some- years. But Liverpool looked as a result. goal of the season two min- of 2020 was the ideal way for stretching back to August in where,” Bruce said. rusty in their first game in Liverpool improved after utes later. Chelsea to return to action in Newcastle’s 3-0 win over 10- “He’s a really genuinely 106 days following the coro- the break and Naby Keita fired Chelsea’s quick-fire blitz their first match since the Pre- man Sheffield United. good lad and he gives his all for navirus lockdown. just wide before Virgil van Di- moved the fourth-placed west mier League was suspended in Joelinton’s close-range fin- the team. We’re just delighted Despite their underwhelm- jk’s header was saved by Jor- Londoners five points clear of March due to the coronavirus. ish in the 78th minute com- that he’s managed to score a Juventus’ Portuguese forward ing display at Goodison Park, dan Pickford. Manchester United in fifth as It was Pulisic’s first ap- pleted the scoring after goals goal. He can only get better.” Cristiano Ronaldo. Sports Monday, June 22, 2020 13 I will be very proud when Education City Stadium hosts World Cup matches: Eng Muneera Al Jabir

SC.qa procurement, construction hosting events, exhibitions and Doha and managing all aspects of conferences, while the upper the project. I’ve been delegated tier will be donated to a country The completion of Education to project manage every facet which needs sporting infrastruc- City Stadium is the realisa- of the construction, including ture – something which will tion of a dream for Engineer liaising with contractors, sub- promote football in other coun- Muneera Al Jabir. contractors and stakeholders. tries. Some areas of the stadium Since 2014, Al Jabir has When I first joined the project, will also be converted into edu- played a pivotal role in the de- there was nothing but a hole in cational and sporting areas. This livery of the third tournament- the ground – but now we have venue will provide an amazing ready venue for the FIFA World created an amazing World legacy for the local community. Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Thani, president, Al Ahli SC, connects Cup Qatar 2022™. Cup stadium. It’s been a fan- with the club’s football team coach Nebojsa Jovovic on Saturday for The Qatar University grad- tastic journey. Now the stadium is com- an update on the team’s training progress ahead of QNB Stars League uate has gained a wealth of pleted, what’s next for resumption. HE Sheikh Ahmed is yet to announce whether he will professional experience after What have been the most The Education City ‘Diamond in the Desert’ Stadium. you? seek another term as president of the club. (Pic: Alkass twitter) dedicating the last six years to memorable moments over I’ll be continuing to support the project. the past six years? I also remember the turf this opportunity as an engineer the project. In general, I will And she cannot wait for The big lift activity, when laying and seat installation – as and the chance to manage this continue to serve my country the venue to host matches we finalised the roof structure, when these things happen you whole thing – it’s been incred- and support the delivery of the Qatari sports clubs during the first FIFA World was a huge achievement. That finally feel like you are in a sta- ible. I feel like I wouldn’t have World Cup. Cup™ in the Middle East and was the start of the major ac- dium. You have the pitch and had this experience anywhere Arab world. tivities that gave us the struc- the seats – and are just waiting else in the world. How proud will you feel prepare for tural shape of the stadium. That for the players. when this stadium hosts What has your role as a was in November 2018 and I What do you make of the matches during the World senior project engineer in- remember it being a major ac- What are your main les- legacy plans for the sta- Cup? presidential elections volved since you joined the complishment. sons learned from being a dium? I will be very proud of Education City Stadium Completing the façade was part of this project? This stadium will serve the this venue being a part of an QNA ing to be the next president. project? also memorable. This gave the This has been my first pro- community in many different amazing global event. It will Doha Then will come the general I’ve been involved in eve- final look of the ‘Diamond in ject since graduating, so I have aspects long after the World be an unforgettable moment assemblies of Muaither SC, Al rything – from the design, to the Desert’ idea. learned so much. To be given Cup is over. It will be capable of for my country. As the resumption of QNB Kharatiyat SC, Al Shihaniya Stars League draws nearer SC, and Al Rayyan SC on July (July 24), Qatar’s sports clubs 27, August 11, August 13, and are also preparing for their August 24 respectively. The elections for the 2020-2024 general assembly of Al Sadd term. SC will be less than a week Elections are set to be later on August 30. Pele and his fellow World highly competitive at Qatar Qatar SC is likely to see the SC, Al Arabi SC, Al Khor SC, Al return of HE Sheikh Hamad Sailiya SC, and Al Rayyan SC bin Suhaim Al Thani for an- despite the novel coronavirus other term. He is the favourite pandemic that has affected to win given his status as an Cup-winning heroes - The professional sports all over the icon at the club. Nominating world. Clubs have already sent against His Excellency is cur- their general assembly dates rent president HE Sheikh Jas- to the Ministry of Culture and sim bin Hamad bin Nasser Al Sport, with the first one be- Thani. longing to Al Markhiya SC on Al Ahli SC also will see great Brazil team of 1970 July 16. strong competition given that It will be followed by Al their current president HE AFP Wakrah SC who will hold their Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamad Paris general assembly on July 18 Al Thani is yet to announce with HE Sheikh Khalifa bin whether he will be seeking an- Brazil’s 1970 World Cup tri- Hassan Al Thani being a fa- other term. umph in Mexico is seen as Pele’s vorite to continue leading the At Al Sailiya SC, current crowning glory. He was the star club. president Abdullah Al Eida of what is often considered the July 20 will see Al Khor has already announced that best side the world has ever SC hold their general assem- he will not seek another term seen, but while Pele’s superstar- bly with former Qatar nation- as president. Mohammed Ali dom endures to this day as he al team player Mohammed Al Marri is looking to win the approaches his 80th birthday, Mubarak Al Mohannadi look- club’s elections. others faded from view despite their huge impact on the game. AFP Sport recalls that great team, 50 years on since their 4-1 win over Italy in the final: Ibrahimovic return on hold Felix: Traditionally not Brazil’s strongest position, Flu- as AC Milan head for Lecce minense goalkeeper Felix was considered a weak link ahead AFP that Musacchio’s season has of the tournament but was re- Milan been cut short,” the coach said. spected by his teammates. He “In recent months he has later became a car and fridge Zlatan Ibrahimovic will miss lived with a problem that has salesman. Died in 2012 aged 74 AC Milan’s firstS erie A match become unmanageable.” from emphysema, brought on back after a three-month coro- AC Milan players all un- by his heavy smoking habit. navirus shutdown with the derwent coronavirus tests on Carlos Alberto: Captain Swedish veteran struggling for Sunday morning before taking and right-back Carlos Alberto fitness after a calf injury, coach the plane south to Lecce, in the scored one of the World Cup’s Stefano Pioli said on Sunday. boot of Italy. greatest goals, crashing home Pele was the star of the 1970 World Cup Brazil team often considered the best side the world has ever seen. (Pic: twitter) Ninth-placed Milan travel Pioli’s side were knocked Pele’s lay-off at the end of a south to play relegation candi- out of the Italian Cup by Ju- flowing move to complete the playing days were over. Ronaldo in the 1990s. chioed Corinthians midfielder he is remembered for the goals dates Lecce in an empty Stadio ventus this month and face 4-1 rout of Italy in the final. Everaldo: Coach Mario Clodoaldo: At fault for was 24 when Brazil claimed the he didn’t score as much as for Via del Mare on Monday look- a battle to qualify for Europe One of the best defenders Zagallo gave Everaldo his big Roberto Boninsegna’s goal for trophy. Scored their opening the ones he did -- an outrageous ing to push their way closer to next season. of all time, he played for years chance in 1970 after first-choice Italy in the final, Clodoaldo is goal at the tournament in the attempt to lob Czechoslova- the Europa League places. “If football hadn’t re- alongside Pele at Santos before left-back Marco Antonio was more famous for the hypnotic win over Czechoslovakia and kia’s goalkeeper from inside his But they will be without turned, it would have been a rejoining him at New York Cos- ruled out. Died in a car crash sashaying that sent four Italians also netted in the quarter-final own half and a magical dummy the 38-year-old Swedish for- Serie A full of regret for us, but mos in 1977. with his wife and a daughter packing during the move that against Peru and semi-final against Uruguay in the semi- ward, who picked up a calf now we have 12 games to try to After working as a coach in in October 1974. His memory led to Carlos Alberto’s iconic against Uruguay. finals are among the finest mo- injury after returning to team achieve our aim,” he said. Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Nige- lives on in the badge of former strike. Also scored in the semi- Considered one of the most ments of World Cup history. training last month. “There’s a lot at stake and ria and Azerbaijan, he retired in club Gremio, which contains a final against Uruguay. elegant players in the game’s A star for Santos, he fin- “Ibrahimovic is better, he’ll we must aim for European 2005 and became a television gold star representing their one Played the vast majority of history, he popularised the ished his playing career with have another check-up next qualification.” pundit. Died aged 72 in 2016. member of the 1970 side. his career with Pele at Santos, “flip-flap” shimmy and was one New York Cosmos, before retir- week,” said Pioli. AC Milan got off to a slow Brito: A centre-back Jairzinho: One of two and after retiring dabbled in of Diego Maradona’s biggest in- ing and taking up roles such as “He’s working ex- start this season with Pioli known for having a short tem- World Cup winners to score in property management and even spirations. that of Brazil’s Extraordinary tremely hard, but replacing sacked Marco per, he played for a host of every match of a finals, winger managed the East Timor na- Pele: This was Pele’s third Minister for Sport and as an I still don’t know Giampaolo after they lost Brazil’s biggest clubs, including Jairzinho was Brazil’s top scorer tional team in 2010. World Cup victory after his ambassador for numerous com- when he’ll be able to four of their opening six Vasco da Gama, Flamengo and in 1970 with seven goals in six Gerson: Brazil’s playmak- brilliant displays as a teenager mercial brands. return.” matches. Corinthians, before retiring in games. He was also a key part er and scorer of the crucial goal inspired the 1958 triumph in Tostao: Pele’s strike part- Argentine de- There are reports that 1979 aged 40. of the side which came fourth that put the Selecao 2-1 up in Sweden and his injury-hit 1962 ner, Tostao, now 73, scored fender Mateo Mu- former RB Leipzig coach Wilson Piazza: Played in 1974. the final, a trademark left-foot campaign. both of his 1970 goals in the sacchio’s season Ralf Rangnick will re- for Cruzeiro between 1964 and Played over 400 games for thunderbolt from distance. He had also been effectively 4-2 quarter-final win over Peru. looks over place Pioli at the sev- 1979, winning the Copa Liberta- Rio club Botafogo before a spell The Sao Paulo player’s pass- kicked out of the 1966 finals but With Cruzeiro at the time, he as he pre- en-time Cham- dores in 1976. The 1970 World with Marseille. Later tried to be- ing and shooting ability was returned in style in Mexico at was forced to quit football aged pares to pions League Cup was the highlight of his come mayor of Rio but his can- such that he was nicknamed the age of 29, scoring four times 26 due to eye problems picked undergo winners next international career, though he didacy was cancelled because he “Golden Left Foot”. Won the including the opener in the fi- up in a training accident, and ankle sur- season. captained the team at the 1974 did not pay the fees. Now 75, he Silver Ball for the second best nal. subsequently qualified as a doc- gery. finals. Now 77, Wilson went into worked as a coach and is cred- player at the finals behind Pele. It is a testament to the qual- tor before becoming one of Bra- “I fear Ibrahamovic the petrol business when his ited with discovering Brazil’s Rivellino: The mousta- ity of Pele’s play in Mexico that zil’s most prominent pundits.

Dimitrov tests positive for coronavirus after playing in Djokovic event AFP wrote on Instagram. However, he withdrew after marks quoted by local media. and takes the necessary precau- Paris “I am so sorry for any harm losing to Borna Coric, complain- “Those who were in contact tions,” added Dimitrov. I might have caused. I am back ing of feeling unwell. with Grigor will be tested. We Bulgarian Dimitrov is a for- Grigor Dimitrov said on Sun- home now and recovering.” Later on Sunday, the final are waiting for instructions of mer world number three who was day he has tested positive for Last weekend, Dimitrov, 29, between Djokovic and Russia’s relevant bodies. the ATP Tour Finals champion in coronavirus after pulling out of took part in the Adria Tour event Andrey Rublev was immediately “I tested by chance three days 2017, one of his eight career titles. Bulgarian Grigor an exhibition tournament which in Belgrade with Djokovic, world cancelled as a precaution. ago and I’m negative.” The Adria Tour, organised to Dimitrov in action also featured world number one number three Dominic Thiem and “This is the best possible deci- Zverev and former US Open fill the gap in the virus-hit tennis against Serbian Dusan Novak Djokovic. Alexander Zverev, ranked 17. sion. We have to take care about winner Marin Cilic were also in calendar which has been on ice Lajovic during a “I want to reach out and let my He also played in the second security of all involved,” former the Croatia line-up. since mid-March, played out to a charity exhibition fans and friends know that I tested leg of the Balkans tournament in Wimbledon champion Goran “I want to make sure anyone daily crowd of 4,000 fans at Djok- hosted by Novak positive back in Monaco for Cov- Zadar on Croatia’s Adriatic coast Ivanisevic, the tournament direc- who has been in contact with me ovic’s tennis centre on the banks of Djokovic in Belgrade id-19,” world number 19 Dimitrov on Saturday. tor of the Zadar event, said in re- during these past days gets tested the Danube in Belgrade last week. on June 13. (AFP) 14 Monday, June 22, 2020 Sports

Tiny crab catches Watson ‘clueless’ at Pressure, penalties to be key PGA Heritage AFP Washington factors in Finland’s gravel Two-time Masters cham- pion Bubba Watson had some major issues with a tiny crab in Saturday’s third round of QORC WRC 8 set Ahmed El the US PGA RBC Heritage Khouly as top-ranked Rory McIlroy for a pulsating could only watch.The bizarre situation came at the par-3 finale today 17th hole at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Is- Tribune News Network Zakariya Al Aufi land, South Carolina, in the US DOHA (Oman) tour’s second event after end- ing a three-month coronavirus The WRC 8, hosted by the shutdown last week. Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Watson blasted his tee shot Federation (QMMF), enters Mansour Dbeissy into a greenside bunker, but a nerve-racking single rally when he arrived to check out shootout on Monday in Fin- ing style to suit the demands the ball, he found a tiny crab land to find one deserving of the SIM rally. I’m still had crawled under it. winner out of seven qualifiers. crashing a lot. I just can’t say McIlroy, a four-time major The digital contest has anything about the winner. winner from Northern Ireland, now reached phase a where “Anything is possible in and Watson were in a featured errors will be just a big crime. the final rally and the only pairing at the event, meaning Unlike the previous rounds, in thing I know is it’ll be a dif- tour television cameras were which the drivers made blem- ficult rally due to presence of watching the entire situation as ishes and were still able to get fast and skillful drivers,” the Watson pondered his options. away, the one-off final is un- QORC Auto winner added. They included blasting the likely to give a second chance Khalid Al Maraghi, good at ball out with the tiny crusta- to the participants. Pressure both SIM Auto and Moto rac- cean lurking in the sand be- and penalties both will be Ammar Al Balushi (Oman) ing, has been a consistent per- neath it and facing animal cru- the key factors over the seven former. During the 22 stages elty complaints. gravel stages as all the drivers also claimed 11 stages in the Adel Hussein Abdulla Meshari Al Thefiri (Kuwait) Khalid Al Maraghi in the semi-finals, he finished “I don’t want the world to are capable of upsetting one semi-finals. But in terms of 20 times on the podium and get mad at me, know what I another and taking the crown podiums, he has not been able have huge impact on the re- ing the rush of adrenaline. he’d be seeking to repeat that mean?” Watson told McIlroy as home. to match Al Aufi, reaching only sult. Ninety-five percent of the It is very difficult to predict performance on Monday. Just the European star stuck the top Zakariya Al Aufi and Am- 17 out of 22. So a hot battle track are high speed corners. the winner as all the final- like him, Al Thefiri, the MERC of putter near the ball to try and mar Al Balushi, the Omani for the title and the top prize Looking forward to finish on ists are experienced and have 2 champion from Kuwait distract the crab. rally champions, are undoubt- of QR15,000 between the the podium tomorrow with the ability to do well. All have with Qatar’s Nasser Saadoun Watson called for a rules edly at the frontline due to two can’t be ruled out. Both Zakariya. the same cars and same set- Al Kuwari as co-driver, also official but as he approached, their strong speed and subtle sounded ready as well on the However, the way Mansour tings. I’ll try to do my best to upped his game in the third the little crab flipped out from handling of their cars. The two eve of the final rally. Al Aufi Dbiessy, Khalid al Maraghi, Finalists reach the podium. No doubt and last semi-final rally in beneath the ball, landing a few have been on the top of their commented: “I’m going flat Ahmed El Khouly and Me- the tension will be running Germany. He must also be inches away and moving off and game since the champion- out (in the final). Stages are shari Al Thefiri bounced back 1 27 Zakariya Al Aufi/Oman high. I’ve had a good training feeling quite boosted after six eventually crawling away. ship started. Not only they led fast and flowing. Those who with stellar efforts in the third 2 4 Ammar Al Balushi/Oman I just hope to record the same podium finishes, including “There was a camera and their respective groups in the are committed and make least semi-final rallyin Germany, 3 13 Khalid Al Maraghi times like the training and four second places in the third people get mad if I hit an ani- qualifying stage, they emerged number of mistakes will finish it will be hard to ignore them. 4 3 Ahmed El Khouly avoid accidents.” semi-final race. mal,” Watson told the official the No. 1 even in the three- on top. I have been practising Also Adel Hussein Abdulla, 5 16 Mansour Dbeissy El Khouly, who secured six Abdulla was not able to to explain the problem that had rally semi-finals. Al Aufi has more than ever. It should be the former FIA World Cup 6 18 Meshari Al Thefiri/Kuwait stage wins in the semi-finals enjoy the same time as he had resolved itself. bagged 29 stages so far, with an enjoyable race to watch.” for Cross-Country Rallies T4 7 1 Adel Abdulla and five of them only in Ger- during the qualifying phase Watson, 41, eventually 11 out of 22 being during the Al Ammar said, “It’ll be champion who bagged 22 many, said, “The race is going but he is a steady driver. Dur- blasted out to 17 feet but missed semi-finals. Besides, he has very challenging race tomor- stages in the qualifying phase to be extremely tough. The ing the semi-finals, he pock- his par putt and took his last of missed out on the podium just row with such a talented and two in the semi-finals, is a El Khouly proved they are also rally racing is different than eted 18 podiums and if he can four bogeys in a two-over par 73 once. His real-life co-driver group of experienced drivers. strong contender. the drivers to reckon with. the circuit racing. Both need get a strong start in Finland, round to stand on three-under Al Balushi has had 27 stages The stages are very fast and Dbeissy, who took eight Talking about the final different techniques. I needed he may also be a good bet for 210 for 54 holes, sharing 70th. triumphs to his credit and he and even a small mistake will stages in the semi-finals, and rally, Dbeissy said: “I’m feel- a lot of time to alter my driv- the podium finish. Hatton, Ancer, Simpson and Hamilton creates commission Palmer share PGA Heritage lead AFP as well, holing birdie putts from foot putt at the par-5 15th his to boost motorsport diversity Washington 13 feet at the par-3 14th and 10 lone back-nine birdie. feet at the par-4 16th before his “I hit a few good putts that DPA Britain’s Tyrrell Hatton dramatic close. didn’t go in,” Simpson said. Berlin Formula One closed with a 24-foot birdie putt Ancer shot 65, starting “Hopefully tomorrow I’ll be on world champion on Saturday to finish among with birdies on three of the the correct side of the hole.” Formula One world cham- Lewis Hamilton. four co-leaders after the third first five holes, all from four One stroke behind the co- pion Lewis Hamilton has cre- round of the US PGA Tour’s feet or less. He began the leaders were Mexico’s Carlos ated a commission he hopes RBC Heritage Tournament. back nine with a three-foot Ortiz and Americans Joel Dah- will address the lack of diver- Mexico’s Abraham Ancer birdie putt and followed a 15- men and Daniel Berger, who sity in motorsport. and Americans Webb Simpson foot birdie putt at 13 with his won last week at Colonial in the Hamilton, writing in Brit- and Ryan Palmer shared the lone bogey at the par-3 14th tour’s virus comeback event. ain’s Sunday Times paper, said lead entering Sunday’s final after missing the green. He He birdied two of the last three the organisation would be “ded- round of the tour’s second event answered with birdies at 15 holes to shoot 63. icated to exploring how motor- after a three-month coronavi- and 16. “Winning last week defi- sport can be used as a vehicle rus hiatus. “Feel like I’m not making nitely helps,” Berger said. “It to engage more young people Hatton fired a bogey-free anything,” Ancer said. “I made gives you some extra confi- Mohammad Irfan from Black backgrounds with eight-under par 63 to stand maybe two putts outside four dence. I’m putting really well. science, technology, engineer- on 15-under 198 after 54 holes feet. I’m hitting the ball really I’m not exactly hitting the ball Pakistan bowler ing and mathematics,” with late May. He criticised “white experienced in his own career. at Harbour Town Golf Links well. I need a lot of patience, do well but I’m getting up and aim of being able to “employ dominated” F1 for its silence “I’m used to being one of in Hilton Head Island, South the same thing, and hopefully down when I’ve had to. Irfan confirms them on our teams or in other on the topic, leading several of very few people of colour on Carolina. they all fall in tomorrow.” “If I have another good engineering sectors.” his fellow drivers to speak out. my teams and, more than that, Hatton said he hadn’t felt Palmer, sharing the lead en- round tomorrow, I think I’ll be he is ‘well’ after The 35-year-old Hamilton In his column the Mer- I’m used to the idea that no comfortable over the layout but tering the last round for the first right up there.” rumours of death repeatedly raised his voice cedes driver said the “institu- one will speak up for me when breezed through Saturday. time since 2011, shot 66 with World number one Rory on the issue racism since tional barriers that have kept I face racism, because no one “I’ve been lucky with where five birdies from inside seven McIlroy, who followed an open- the death of George Floyd F1 highly exclusive persist,” personally feels or understands some of my misses ended up feet and a 16-footer at the 10th. ing 72 with a 65 and 66, stood in AFP in American police custody and talked of the racism he had my experience,” he said. and I’ve really putted well, His lone bogey came at the third a pack five back on 203. Islamabad which is a big surprise,” Hatton when he found a greenside bun- “The last two days I’ve said. “Hopefully I feel comfort- ker and missed a six-foot par hit it better. I’ve been a little Pakistan fast bowler Mo- able tomorrow and hit some putt. more comfortable over my hammad Irfan had to confirm good shots.” “I hit it pretty well,” Palmer shots,” McIlroy said. “I’m go- that rumours of his death SIGA Strives 29: Integrity body launches The 28-year-old English- said. “Overall, I’m excited. I still ing to have to shoot 62, 63 to spreading on social media man won the Arnold Palmer haven’t played my best round have a chance.” were “fake news” on Sunday. Invitational in March at Bay 1-18. Maybe tomorrow will be The 38-year-old, known SIRVS to measure sports governance Hill in the last completed event the day.” Leading scores for being the tallest person to before the tour’s three-month Leading scores after Saturday’s third round of the play first-class cricket at 7ft Agencies core areas: Good Governance, ganisations know it’s no longer coronavirus shutdown began. Putting problems US PGA Tour RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf 1in (2.16 m), said false reports Financial Integrity and Sports enough to simply proclaim they Hatton birdied four of the Simpson, the 2012 US Open Links in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (USA saying he had been in a car ac- The Sport Integrity Global Betting Integrity. A fourth set are fit for purpose. Fans, spon- unless noted, par-71): first five holes, opening with winner, was the 36-hole leader 198 - Tyrrell Hatton 71-64-63, Abraham Ancer cident were “baseless”. Alliance (SIGA) has officially of universal standards, focus- sors, broadcasters and even a 40-foot birdie putt and two- after back-to- (MEX) 69-64-65, Ryan Palmer 65-67-66, Webb “Some social media outlets launched the pilot phase of its ing on Youth Development and governments … are done with putting from 35 feet for another back 65s but Simpson 65-65-68 have been spreading a base- independent rating and verifi- Child Protection, is under de- self-assessments … they want, birdie at the par-5 second. could only 199 - Carlos Ortiz (MEX) 69-67-63, Daniel Berger less fake news about my death cation system, SIRVS, the first velopment. and deserve, the truth. They He made a 10- muster 68, 67-69-63, Joel Dahmen 68-68-63 in a car accident,” Irfan wrote bespoke governance measur- want to see evidence. Inde- foot birdie putt making a 200 - Joaquin Niemann (CHI) 69-68-63, Chris on Twitter. ing system for the sporting pendent proof.” at the fourth, a five- Stroud 68-69-63, Sergio Garcia (ESP) 70-65-65, “This has disturbed my industry. The sports organisations 12-footer to birdie Michael Thompson 65-69-66, Erik van Rooyen family & friends beyond words, The SIGA Independent that will go through SIRVS dur- (RSA) 66-68-66, Ian Poulter (ENG) 64-69-67, the par-5 fifth and Matthew Fitzpatrick (ENG) 66-66-68, Corey and I have been receiving end- Rating and Verification System The British Standards Insti- ing the pilot phase will be an- closed the front Conners (CAN) 68-63-69 less calls on this. Please refrain (SIRVS) is, says SIGA, “a game tution (BSI) serves as the inde- nounced next month. nine with a seven- 201 - Brice Garnett 65-71-65, Andrew Landry from such things. There was changer that will lead Sport and pendent auditing body for the Frank Lee, Technical Direc- foot birdie putt. 68-67-66, Alex Noren (SWE) 69-66-66, Dustin no accident and we are well.” the wider industry into a new SIRVS scheme, and determines tor of BSI Product Certification, Johnson 68-66-67, Brooks Koepka 67-66-68, Irfan last played for Pa- era of enhanced governance, the appropriate SIRVS rating said, “BSI has worked with Strong back nine Bryson DeChambeau 67-64-70 kistan in a T20 international integrity, transparency, and achieved by sports organisa- SIGA over the last 18 months Hatton, a four-time winner 202 - Matt Wallace (ENG) 68-68-66, JT Poston against Australia last Novem- public accountability.” tions. to develop the formal integrity on the European Tour, sizzled 67-69-66, Tony Finau 66-68-68, Sam Ryder ber and has taken 109 interna- In the first instance IS RVS Emanuel Macedo de Me- certification programme…BSI with the putter on the back nine 69-65-68, Tyler Duncan 71-63-68, Jhonattan tional wickets in total. will assess and rate sports or- deiros, CEO of SIGA and Chair- supports the SIRVS program Vegas (VEN) 70-63-69 203 - Doc Redman 72-66-65, Scott Stallings There may have been ganisations’ level of imple- man & CEO of SIGA AMERI- and the impact it will bring in Tyrrell Hatton of England reacts to his 70-68-65, Rory McIlroy (NIR) 72-65-66, confusion after the Pakistan mentation against the body’s CA, said, “Today is a historical raising the level of integrity last-hole birdie during the third round Justin Rose (ENG) 70-67-66, Lucas Glover Cricket Board (PCB) an- own Universal Standards. The day for SIGA and all those who within the sporting industry.” of the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town 69-68-66, Matt Kuchar 70-66-67, Sebastian nounced the death of deaf aim of SIRVS is to provide an care about Clean Sport! After This is the 29th in a set Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, South Munoz (COL) 65-69-69, Mackenzie Hughes cricketer Mohammad Irfan independent assessment of so many recurrent and dev- of 30 boosting measures an- Carolina on Saturday. (AFP) (CAN) 66-68-69 after a stomach infection. sports organisations in three astating scandals, sports or- nounced by SIGA. The Last Word Monday, June 22, 2020 15 7 WCM-Q students complete Qatar’s first university elective on infectious disease

Tribune News Network egated to the shadows by the were involved in monitoring tals of tackling epidemics graduate curriculum at WCM- Doha media. and mitigating the pandemic’s have remained almost the Q. With COVID-19 sweep- spread in Qatar. same across the years; what’s Students go through a two- It is often touted as the cap- ing the globe, public health “It’s a bit like being in the changed is the way technology week compulsory clerkship in stone event of modern epide- dominates the news as policy- eye of the storm,” says Afifi. has sped up and sharpened public health, and the univer- miology and public health. makers and researchers work “No matter what you read collection, analysis, and re- sity also offers two other pub- In 1854 a cholera out- alongside university faculty about epidemiology in text sults,” Afifi explains. lic health-focused electives – break in central London – and students – such as those books, it’s something else to “For instance, during the Lifestyle Medicine, and Global more popularly known as The at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qa- be involved in a programme course, we used a digital plat- Health – for those interested Broad Street Pump Incident tar (WCM-Q), a Qatar Foun- where you’re simultaneously form called Surveillance And in acquiring a deeper under- – claimed the lives of over 600 dation (QF) partner university learning about and observing Vaccination Electronic System standing of the practicalities people. And the toll would – to study ways of mitigating an evolving health crisis – and (SAVES). The system takes in of the subject. It is also the key have been higher, had it not the pandemic. applying what you learn. all the data that we have col- focus of the university’s Insti- been for the work of Dr John Seven WCM-Q third-year “We were involved in lected from the field and gen- tute of Population Health. Snow, a British physician who medical students recently Toqa Afifi Basel Humos monitoring data, contacting erates epidemiological analy- “The Institute for Popu- used observation, testing, rea- completed Qatar’s first univer- COVID-19 patients, tracing sis. A few decades ago, this lation Health has been con- soning and maps to pinpoint sity elective called ‘Infectious Ravinder Mamtani, WCM-Q’s the epidemiology of infectious secondary contacts, arrang- would have had to be worked ducting research in infectious the source of the outbreak to a Disease Outbreak: A Public professor of Healthcare Policy diseases and epidemics, the ing further intervention, and out manually. And online web diseases since it was estab- water pump that was dispens- Health Response’, jointly or- and Research, professor of characteristics, causes and in- so on. No lecture can teach meetings have helped mas- lished in 2017,” says Dr So- ing contaminated water to a ganised by WCM-Q’s Institute Medicine and vice dean for vestigations of outbreaks, and you this; you need to get knee- sively – it has allowed those on haila Cheema. “Some of our specific neighbourhood. of Population Health, along Student Affairs, Population risk communication between deep along with the others to the frontline to immediately recent research publications Fast-forward to 2020, and with the Ministry of Public Health and Lifestyle Medicine; stakeholders. truly understand the efforts reach out to practitioners in a explored the incidence and the COVID-19 pandemic has Health (MoPH). and Dr Sohaila Cheema, direc- According to Toqa Afifi that go into keeping people – different area or continent, to management of Hepatitis C, cast the spotlight on the study The course directors for tor of the Institute for Popu- and Basel Humos, two of the keeping a country – healthy.” compare data or receive guid- public awareness of the Zika of infectious diseases and pub- the elective were Sheikh Dr lation Health and assistant WCM-Q medical students who The course also reflects ance.” virus, and the relevance of gap lic health, areas that, due to Mohammed Al Thani, direc- professor of Healthcare Policy completed the module, what and respects the historical The newly-introduced mapping in epidemiology. the rise of other medical spe- tor of Public Health at the and Research at WCM-Q. sets this course apart was evolution of tried and tested elective may have been trig- “Additionally, the institute cialisations and subsequent MoPH and associate pro- The month-long credited that they were in the “control methodology in studying in- gered by the pandemic, but is also conducting research re- commercialisation of health fessor of Healthcare Policy course, held at the MoPH, room”, along with frontline fectious diseases. public health has always been lated to the SARS CoV2, and care, had been gradually rel- and Research at WCM-Q; Dr gave them an in-depth view of public health specialists who “The basic fundamen- a part of the regular under- the latest COVID-19.” QC donates $2 million for QCDC videos shed light on healthcare UNICEF efforts to support workers at the front of COVID-19 fight refugee children in Turkey Tribune News Network labour, or early marriage”, said El- QCDC-HMC project highlights the need for career guidance to meet national demands Doha tayeb Edam, UNICEF representa- tive to the Gulf Area. “Thanks to QC’s Tribune News Network The current challenging circum- AS the COVID-19 crisis continues to timely financial contribution during Doha stances prove we made the right unfold, children in refugee settlements the time of COVID-19, UNICEF will choice when we decided to offer are at a particularly higher risk of ex- be able to expand essential services for Qatar Career Development our services online, particularly ac- ploitation or abuse. On World Refugee refugee children in Turkey.” Center (QCDC), in collaboration cess to our career advising system, Day, UNICEF welcomes a new contri- Turkey is home to the largest num- with Hamad Medical Corporation which features diverse and innova- bution of $2 million from Qatar Char- ber of refugees, migrants and asylum (HMC), has released a series of tive components as well as psycho- ity (QC) to provide education and child seekers, standing at over 4 million. video clips to shed light on medi- metric and personality assessment protection services for Syrian and oth- Nearly 3.6 million are Syrian, includ- cal professionals at the forefront tools to help students identify the er refugee children in Turkey. ing over 1.6 million children. More of the fight against the coronavirus most appropriate academic and “Qatar Charity has a long history than 680,000 refugee children have (COVID-19) pandemic. career paths. All the system’s tools of addressing the needs of children enrolled in schools. The series, titled ‘White Army’, are accessible online from home.” in fragile and displacement contexts. UNICEF and partners are already aims to raise awareness of the role Ali Al Khater, chief of Corporate On this World Refugee Day, we are helping thousands of children to go of health professionals in contain- Communications at HMC, high- joining hands with UNICEF to sup- to school and learn. This contribution ing the virus and protecting socie- lighted that community awareness port refugee children in Turkey”, said will strengthen UNICEF’s support for ty, including doctors, nurses, para- campaigns play a fundamental role Faisal Rashid Al Fehaida, assistant some of the most vulnerable refugee medics, administrative members, in raising awareness about the vi- CEO for International Operations and children. researchers, drug developers and rus and are designed to limit the Partnerships Sector at Qatar Charity. Despite significant achievements healthcare workers. spread of infections. “As the world remains busy with the and the commitment of the govern- Featuring more than 15 inter- He also noted the importance COVID-19 response, refugee children ment of Turkey, hosting the highest views, participants discuss aspects of the video series in showcasing a must not be forgotten. They need our number of refugees in the world is put- of their daily life and tasks, share career in the field of medicine and support now more than ever.” ting enormous strain on the country’s vital tips on prevention measures Featuring more than 15 interviews, participants of the videos discuss aspects healthcare. “Refugee children, particularly basic services and infrastructure, par- and also advise students that are of their daily life and tasks, share vital tips on prevention measures and also “This video series produced those out of school or at the risk of ticularly when it comes to education interested in pursuing the same advise students who are interested in pursuing the same profession. in collaboration with the Qatar dropping out, face risks such as child and child protection. profession. Career Development Center aims “When every individual chooses served to emphasise the impor- qualified career practitioners who to shed light on the efforts under- the profession that best aligns with tance of ‘putting the right people in turn are promoting career guid- taken by the medical sector under their personal skills and aspira- in the right place’, the ultimate ob- ance to empower youth in Qatar. the current exceptional circum- tions, and the long-term needs of jective of career guidance, which Thousands of people from stances. With the support of Balqis Qatar, we would succeed in creating enables students to pursue the different communities across Alkhazraji, who managed the pro- a ‘safety net’ of qualified profession- career path that best aligns with the country have benefited from ject as HMC’s representative, our als to address challenges in times of their abilities and inclinations to QCDC’s efforts, including stu- aim has been to introduce youth crisis,” said Abdullah Al Mansoori, improve the odds of professional dents, alumni, parents, career to the important role that medi- QCDC director, thanking all medi- success and development, both on counsellors, academics and other cal professionals play, and thereby cal professionals for their tremen- the individual and societal levels. stakeholders in the field of career incentivise an increasing number dous efforts and highly efficient re- QCDC, a member of Qatar guidance and professional devel- of students to join and consider a sponse to this global pandemic. Foundation, assumes this im- opment. career as healthcare professionals “Their high competence stems portant role on a national level. Mansoori said, “Today, the ef- dedicated to serving their country from sound career planning from Through publications, workshops forts of our centre are more evi- in the future,” Khater said. an early age and throughout their and career fairs, among other ini- dent than ever as the world faces The video series is available to career journey.” tiatives, QCDC shares professional exceptional circumstances amid view on both QCDC and HMC so- Turkey is home to the largest number of refugees, migrants and asylum seekers, standing The current pandemic has knowledge and expertise and trains the outbreak of a global pandemic. cial media platforms. at over 4 million, including 3.6 million Syrian children.

QRCS excels in managing quarantine facility in Mekaines for COVID-19 patients

Tribune News Network vehicles are also deployed to mandate was changed from Doha transport the infected cases, in suspected cases to confirmed cooperation with HMC. cases. This required huge ef- QATAR Red Crescent Society Inside the facility, the triage forts to organise the admission (QRCS) has exceeded expec- nurses separate the confirmed and discharge, ensure strict ap- tations in managing workers’ from suspected cases; the cater- plication of all preventive meas- quarantine facility in Mekaines. ing team distribute food meals ures, and prepare the rooms As the COVID-19 crisis began, to the inmates; the security and utilities to be used by the the Ministry of Public Health watch entry and exit; and clean- newcomers. Some days, we re- (MOPH) assigned the opera- ing trucks collect garbage from corded as many as 2,000 new tion of the facility to QRCS, as the bins put everywhere. admissions. a reliable strategic partner with Everything is done in a “Despite all the challenges, considerable experience in dis- systematic way, under a well- everyone proved they were up aster response, medical services developed and continually up- Dr Abdul-Salam Al Qahtani A training session of volunteers in progress. to their responsibilities. They and emergency shelter. dated mechanism that ensures are stationed here 24/7, work- For years now, QRCS has harmony and teamwork, solves Early in the crisis, QRCS Volunteers and Mekaines QRCS’ Medical Affairs Division, they are recovered and can be ing day and night, under close been managing four health cen- any problems arising during created the COVID-19 Cri- Quarantine Management. the Mekaines quarantine facil- discharged. “A large number of supervision of the manage- tres across the country, where everyday work, adjusts to the sis Management Committee, “Late in March, QRCS was ity is divided into blocks and QRCS staff and volunteers are ment. We are always there to medical services are provided day-to-day change in numbers chaired by Dr Qahtani and entrusted with the operation villas. “Currently, there are 10 engaged in the different aspects give them guidance and solve for expatriate workers 24/7. of inmates, and flexibly meets comprising 10 officials and rep- of the Mekaines quarantine blocks in operation, with a to- of the facility. Some companies any issues that may arise. To- The Mekaines quarantine their needs while considering resentatives of various QRCS facility, in light of its rich expe- tal of 1,348 villas which can ac- were contracted to provide spe- day, there are 20,600 workers facility receives cases referred their different backgrounds and departments. The responsi- rience in managing the work- commodate more than 28,000 cialised services as required. at home, after having complet- from Hamad Medical Corpora- requirements. bilities of the committee are to ers’ health centres for over persons”, he said. The workforce is divided into ed 14 days in isolation”, he said. tion (HMC), secures all require- Dr Abdul-Salam Al Qahta- keep track of the crisis updates 10 years”, stated Dr Qahtani. “We receive the positive teams for the main domains: Dr Qahtani emphasised the ments for comfortable and safe ni, board member of QRCS and locally and globally, coordinate “Originally, the facility had been cases among expatriate work- cleaning, security, food, logis- importance of contributions accommodation and keeps the director-general of the Medi- with the relevant government limited to receiving suspected ers, whether referred from tics, and maintenance. Cur- of 32 partners from the public inmates under constant obser- cal Affairs Division, said the organisations, outline emer- COVID-19 cases and those who HMC or discovered by our rently, there are 1,052 persons and private sectors, as well as vation, particularly those with organisation gives top priority gency intervention plans and had contact with them. Later, it COVID-19 testing units at the working in the facility, includ- four nonprofit organisations, chronic diseases. to fighting coronavirus (COV- create groups and sub-commit- was shifted to receiving positive workers’ health centres. Since ing 147 medical profession- including among others, the The medical personnel car- ID-19). All the medical and tees as necessary. cases. As a result, the capacity its inauguration, the Mekaines als, 195 volunteers, 371 clean- Ministry of Municipality and ry out clinical examinations and non-medical resources are mo- Under the committee, three was increased from 3,000 to quarantine facility has received ing workers and 266 security Environment (MME), Ministry provide health care and medi- bilised to control the pandemic sub-committees have been 14,000 inmates.” 27,649 inmates. Everyone here guards. of Interior (MOI), Qatar Char- cations of the highest medical and to support the government formed namely, the COVID-19 According to Abdullah Al is given high-level medical ser- “During the Holy Month ity, Afif Charity, Ooredoo and standards. QRCS ambulance authorities in this respect. Quick Medical Response, QRCS Qatan, executive director of vices and accommodation, until of Ramadan, the facility’s Vodafone.