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Intra-Afghan talks kick off in Doha Qatar looking forward to a constructive dialogue that meets the Qatar continues its efforts as a mediator in the Afghan crisis to aspirations of the people of Afghanistan, says FM lay the foundations for peace, say Qahtani

HISHAM ALJUNDI DOHA The Intra-Afghan dia- Qatar talks push Afghan peace logue conference started THE two-day Intra-Afghan in #Doha in partnership process forward: US envoy summit kicked off in Doha on with our friends in the Sunday under the joint ini- S Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation tiative of Qatar and Germany, Federal Republic of UZalmay Khalilzad has said that the hosting of the Intra- bringing together a number of Germany. We welcome Afghan talks by Qatar pushes the peace process forward. “It’s high-profile Afghan politicians the representatives of a good, positive step, which is in favour of advanc- and civil society activists, in- the Afghan people in ing the peace process in Afghanistan,” Khalilzad cluding women, as part of the said. “There must be a series of dialogues and efforts to support the peace their various facets and discussions before entering negotiations and the process. look forward to a con- Intra-Afghan dialogue comes within the framework At the outset of the session, structive dialogue that of reaching an agreement on the terms of peace Minister of Foreign Affairs’ meets the wishes of the among the Afghan factions.” Khalilzad also Special Envoy for Counterter- highlighted the participation rorism and Mediation in Con- Afghan people and their of women in the Intra-Afghan flict Resolution HE Dr Mutlaq aspirations for peace and dialogue, stressing the impor- bin Majed al Qahtani, said Qa- stability tance of women’s presence The Intra-Afghan peace talks under way in Doha on Sunday. in these forums as a healthy tar believes in the futility of a HE Sheikh Mohammed bin military solution to the ongo- environment for dialogue. (QNA) ing Afghan crisis, and a peace- the negotiations in Doha this Abdulrahman al Thani, PAGE 16 ful solution must be found to The Afghan crisis concerns the Afghans in the year, we’re beginning to see Deputy PM & FM the conflict with the support of first place, and they are the only ones who can that there is a bright light at the regional states and the in- deal with it. We are only helping them to end the end of the tunnel and we and they are the only ones out of this crisis and we hope political process in Afghani- ternational community. this ongoing war. There is no military solution to this felt there is real and serious who can deal with it. We are that all our efforts will lead to stan. “Qatar continues its efforts crisis and no one can resolve this battle militarily.” hope for achieving peace,” he only helping them to end this the achievement of peace and With regard to the agree- as a mediator in the Afghan added. ongoing war. There is no mili- stability in Afghanistan.” ment between the US and crisis to lay the foundations — HE Dr Mutlaq bin Majed al Qahtani, Foreign “This meeting is an inte- tary solution to this crisis and Regarding Taliban’s de- Taliban after seven rounds for peace between the warring Minister’s Special Envoy gral part of the peace process no one can resolve this battle mand for ceasefire before of dialogue, he said: “There parties and build confidence in Afghanistan.” militarily.” sitting with the Afghan gov- is great progress and I hope between them by achieving tages, and bringing together guarantee peace, stability and As for the role of Qatar He noted, “There is a re- ernment for negotiations, we can announce this agree- a comprehensive and lasting the views of the concerned prosperity for the Afghan peo- in mediation, Qahtani said, gional and international con- Dr Qahtani said the issue [of ment within this year.” ceasefire, protecting civilians, parties in the conflict to reach ple,” he said. “The Afghan crisis concerns sensus that the negotiations in ceasefire] is an integral part releasing prisoners and hos- a political solution that will “Since the beginning of the Afghans in the first place, Qatar are the right path to get of the agreement and the Continued on page 16 Ô Qatar-US ties have BeoutQ network pirating AFCON matches reached historic HE Confédération Africaine de TFootball (CAF) has cried out over a major hacking operation commit- ted by the pirate television platform heights, says Grant “beoutQ”. The satellite network, notorious for sports telecast piracy, QNA Qatar enjoy a well-balanced and di- has been showing matches of the 2019 tournament of the Total DOHA verse relationship,” he said. Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. “Only beIN Sports has a contract Trade relations will be at forefront from CAF to broadcast, on an exclusive basis and with the right THE strategic partnership between of the talks during the Amir’s visit to MoPH launches electronic to sub-license, the matches of the Total Africa Cup of Nations, the US and Qatar has reached unprec- the US, Grant said, pointing out that EGYPT 2019 on the countries of North Africa and Middle East, in edented heights at all levels with Doha new agreements would be signed. particular, while the Egyptian channel Time Sport Channel, as the becoming a great friend and ally to He also praised the partnership platform for health research host television of the competition, is authorised by CAF to broad- the US in many ways, recently announced TO continue its support for biomedical and health research, the Ministry of cast the games throughout the territory of Egypt. (TNN) PAGE 14 US Embassy Chief between Qatar Pe- Public Health (MoPH) has launched an official Health Research Governance of Mission in Qatar troleum and US firm platform that serves as a gateway to facilitate interaction between the Depart- and Charge d’Affaires Chevron Phillips ment and all institutions and research facilities in Qatar and abroad. The portal William Grant has Chemical, to develop includes several services, the most important of which are the registration and said. the region’s largest assurance of institutional ethical committees for human (IRB), animal (IACUC) SC trains officers for Qatar 2022 Grant said that ethane cracker in Ras and biosafety (IBC) research. (QNA) PAGE 3 World Cup security (PG 16) repeated visits of Laffan. “We look for- the Amir HH Sheikh ward to seeing this Tamim bin Hamad al facility come online Thani to the US are a in 2025,” he said. reflection of not only “We recognise strong, but also rap- the ever-growing MME to provide all support to CMC: Minister idly growing bilateral people-to-people ties relationship. between Qatar and During the US The US and the US. Thousands CMC convenes first meeting of new session, re-elects Mohamed bin Hammoud Shafi al Shafi as chairman visit, the Amir will of students from Qa- meet with President Qatar enjoy a tar choose to pursue QNA identify the projects implemented Donald trump and well-balanced their higher educa- DOHA by them and other matters of mu- senior leaders in the and diverse relationship tion at more than nicipal and environmental servic- US government to 3,000 colleges and MINISTER of Municipality and es. He said the ministry attaches discuss bilateral rela- — William Grant universities in the Environment HE Eng Abdullah bin great importance to the council’s tions and the threats US which are consist- Abdulaziz bin Turki al Subaie has recommendations or requests, facing the region, es- ently ranked among reiterated the ministry’s readiness aimed at serving the public good pecially as the two sides enjoy a long- top-performing schools in the world,” to provide all support to the Central that everyone seeks to achieve. standing and multi-faceted military he added. Municipal Council (CMC). The Central Municipal Coun- relationship based on shared goals of On the lingering GCC crisis, Grant “The ministry is keen to make cil, at this meeting, re-elected HE combating terrorism, promoting re- said, “Now, more than ever, it’s im- every effort to ensure the success of Mohamed bin Hammoud Shafi al gional security and stability, and com- perative that the GCC is united against council members to meet the hopes Shafi as its Chairman, while Mo- bating criminal threats in the Gulf. regional threats. We have important and aspirations of citizens in their hammed Hamad Mohammed al Grant praised the Qatar-US coop- work to do together.” constituencies and to achieve the Attan al Marri was elected Deputy eration in combating transnational He lauded Qatar’s generous role desired goals in raising the level of Chairman. threats, including human trafficking, in providing assistance to needy services in Qatar and contribute to Minister of Municipality and Environment HE Eng Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Shafi, who presided over the money laundering, and terrorism fi- families in Gaza and the West Bank, the comprehensive development Turki al Subaie at the CMC meet on Sunday. opening session, appreciated the nancing. noting that US shares Qatar’s concern plans that the state is working to efforts of the council members at He said the Qatar-US relationship about the need for tangible steps to achieve,” Subaie said at the opening its competent bodies, is keen to and welcomes the communication the previous session for their sup- is more than just a military or law en- improve the economic conditions for of the council’s sixth session. communicate with the council on with its members to present the port and consolidation of the dem- forcement partnership. “The US and Palestinians. He said the MME, through developing the municipal work demands of their constituencies, ocratic principles. PAGE 2 02 Monday, July 8, 2019

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NHRC, MADLSA sign Subaie pledges continued support pact to cooperate on to CMC to fulfil citizens’ aspirations human rights issues Shafi reelected as Central Municipal Council chairman for the sixth session, Marri is vice chairman QNA can be monitored in the local DOHA context or in the relevant UN QNA for their support and for upholding dem- resolutions through analytical DOHA ocratic principles. THE National Human Rights descriptive studies, field stud- Central Municipal Council Secretary Committee (NHRC) and the ies, work, interactive dialogues MINISTER of Municipality and Envi- General Jaber Hamad al Lakhen wel- Ministry of Administrative De- and to invest the programmes. ronment HE Eng Abdullah bin Abdulaziz comed the attendees and stressed the velopment, Labour and Social The MOU also called for ac- bin Turki al Subaie on Sunday reiterated need for full cooperation among all to Affairs (MADLSA) have signed tion to achieve legislative har- the ministry’s support to the Central achieve the desired goals. a memorandum of understand- monisation with international Municipal Council (CMC) to meet the In two separate statements following ing (MoU) to cooperate and human rights standards in ad- aspirations of citizens for better services the session, the CMC chairman and vice exchange expertise on affairs dition to discussing problem- and to contribute to the comprehensive chairman emphasised the importance of expatriate workers and im- atic issues in the monitoring development of the country. of cooperation among members for the prove their sponsorship in Qa- and following-up of treaty and Addressing the opening of the coun- benefit of Qatar. tar. non-treaty international bod- cil’s sixth session, Subaie said the Min- Over the course of 20 years, during The MoU was signed by ies and committees on the im- istry of Municipality and Environment, which five consecutive sessions were NHRC Secretary-General Mar- plementation of international through its competent bodies, is keen Minister of Municipality and Environment HE Eng Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki al held, the Central Municipal Council has yam bint Abdullah al Attiyah conventions on human rights to work together with the council to de- Subaie at the Central Municipal Council’s sixth session in Doha on Sunday. been keeping up with the comprehensive and Assistant Undersecretary ratified or acceded to by the velop municipal work. development renaissance of the State of for Labour Affairs at the min- State, as well as interactive dia- He said the ministry welcomes mem- mocracy in Qatar. bin Khalifa al Thani. Qatar and has been an active contributor istry Mohammed Hassan al logues and consultative meet- bers to present the demands of their The minister congratulated the Meanwhile, the CMC reelected Mo- to this process. Obaidli. ings aimed at establishing com- constituencies with regard to projects elected council members and wished the hamed bin Hammoud Shafi al Shafi as The CMC, which consists of 29 mem- The agreement recognises mon understanding between as well as municipal and environmental council success in continuing to play its its chairman for the sixth session. Mo- bers representing 29 constituencies, en- the importance of coopera- the parties. services. The ministry, he noted, attaches role to serve the State and the citizens, hammed Hamad Mohammed al Attan al joys full independence in carrying out its tion between the two parties to The cooperation between great importance to the council’s recom- and contribute to comprehensive devel- Marri was elected as the vice chairman. responsibilities as defined by law. contribute to the promotion of the two sides through the MoU mendations or requests. opment of the country, under the leader- All members were also sworn in at the The council has also played an im- a culture of human rights and also includes opening up to re- The minister said the ministry’s ship of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin opening of the session. portant role in activating decisions and protecting these rights. gional and international bodies keenness to ensure the success of the Hamad al Thani and under the supervi- Shafi, who presided over the open- laws regarding municipal affairs and in The areas of cooperation and investing the experiences council stems from its firm belief in its sion of Prime Minister and Minister of ing session, appreciated the efforts of the submitting proposals that promote pub- under the agreement include of the two parties to open up importance as the first platform of de- Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser council members at the previous session lic interest. sharing knowledge to achieve to the organisations and bod- legislative harmony with inter- ies concerned with regional national human rights stand- and international human rights ards. (governmental and non-gov- KUWAITI DEPUTY PM The MoU also includes rais- ernmental) to achieve the com- MEETS QATARI ENVOY Ministry recalls 2018-19 ing public awareness of human mon goals of the two parties, The Deputy Prime rights principles and standards as well as monitor issues that Minister and Minister of Jeep Wrangler models in the preparation and issuance may be raised about the human Interior of the State of of manuals, brochures and joint rights situation in the State and Kuwait HE Sheikh Khalid TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK while driving at speed of 88 media campaigns on issues of coordinate to response. al Jarrahal Sabah met DOHA km/h. common concern with a view The MoU also includes the with the Ambassador The recall is part of the to disseminating the culture development of a plan to imple- of the State of Qatar to THE Ministry of Commerce ministry’s efforts to protect and principles of human rights ment the recommendations of Kuwait HE Bandar bin and Industry (MoCI), in co- consumers and ensure that and exchanging experiences the international conferences Mohammed al Attiyah operation with United Cars car dealers follow up on vehi- through workshops, confer- held in Qatar on issues of mu- in Kuwait on Sunday. Almana, dealer of Jeep ve- cle defects and repairs. ences, seminars and training tual interest and related human The meeting reviewed hicles in Qatar, has recalled The ministry has urged all programmes. rights and joint conferences bilateral cooperation as Jeep Wrangler models of customers to report any vio- The two sides agreed to dis- held between national commit- well as issues of mutual 2018-2019 due to possible lation to its Consumer Pro- cuss the phenomena and prob- tees and human rights institu- concern. (QNA) malfunction in the front sus- tection and Anti-Commercial lems of common interest that tions. pension steering damper Fraud Department. Committee launches special poetry Doha Islamic Youth Forum shifts event as part of QND 2019 activities attention to youth empowerment QNA QNA DOHA DOHA THE Doha Islamic Youth Fo- UNDER the patronage of the rum kicked off on Sunday with Minister of Culture and Sports the motto ‘Youth is the power HE Salah bin Ghanem al Ali, of the nation’ and participation the National Day Organising of youth delegations from 56 Committee has launched ‘Di- countries of the Islamic world, wan Al-Adaam’ as a new event including 20 young people from in the Qatar National Day Qatar. (QND) 2019 activities. The forum, which comes The programme aims to in the framework of the ‘Doha promote Arabic poetry with OIC Capital 2019’ event, is be- particular focus on authentic ing held jointly by the Ministry Qatari poetry, and to attract of Culture and Sports and the Participants at the Doha Islamic Youth Forum in Doha on Sunday. distinguished poets. Islamic Cooperation Youth Fo- The event aims to achieve rum (ICYF) under the supervi- Culture and Sports Hussein Islamic systems. the National Day’s vision of sion of Qatar Center for Cultural Mahmoud Hassan. The second workshop dis- loyalty and to enhance solidar- and Heritage Events. The workshop discussed cussed the sound manage- ity, unity and pride in Qatar’s Minister of Culture and Sports HE Salah bin Ghanem al Ali and other dignitaries at the launch of ‘Diwan The five-day event will ad- good governance, transparency ment of human and financial national identity, which is em- Al-Adaam’ as a new event in the Qatar National Day (QND) 2019 activities. dress a number of important and challenges facing the youth resources in youth institutions. bodied in the Qatar National topics including youth and bet in the Islamic world. Hussein al Sayyed, trainer and Day celebrated on December The competition will in- tions at the Qatar Center for on sustainable development; The speakers called for rais- researcher in the field of train- 18 each year, in commemora- clude different poem themes The event aims to achieve Cultural and Heritage Events, youth and the safe use of so- ing awareness, enforcing laws ing and supervisor of the work- tion of the reign of the founder aim to encourage poets to inno- the National Day’s vision of said the centre will supervise cial media; diplomatic simula- and empowering the youth as shop, said that the workshop of the State Sheikh Jassim bin vate in poetic writing, to create loyalty and to enhance soli- the event and provide the nec- tion; and good governance and they are the most affected by focused on the most important Mohammed bin Thani. a healthy competitive environ- darity, unity and pride in essary logistical resources to transparency among young corruption and nepotism. challenges facing management The event was held in co- ment among poets, to develop Qatar’s national identity, achieve its objectives. people, aiming at creating a They emphasised that Qa- of human and financial re- operation with the National the poetic scene and to discover She expressed confidence space for young people to ex- tar has a clear anti-corruption sources. Day Organising Committee and nurture young poetic tal- which is embodied in the in the centre’s ability to achieve press their views on a number strategy in line with interna- The third workshop dealt and the Ministry of Culture ents. Qatar National Day cele- the goals of the activity, point- of issues that capture their at- tional best practices in terms of with integrity and promotion of and Sports represented by the Registration for the compe- brated on December 18 ing out that the centre has tention. transparency as well as enhanc- a culture of renouncing corrup- Qatar Poetry Center ‘Diwan Al tition will open on August 10, each year. prepared a special programme The forum began with a ing staff competencies. tion. Assistant at the Forum- Arab’. 2019 until the end of Septem- to launch the event, commen- general workshop on ‘Good Three others workshops Fatmaal Taweel said that the The activity of the ‘Diwan ber 2019. The qualifying phase surate with the great national Governance and Transpar- and debate sessions for par- workshop stressed the need for Al-Adaam’ is a special event will begin in mid-October and The first five top winners value. ency among Young People’. ticipants were also held on the including subjects in the edu- for Nabati poetry, which is su- will last until the end of Novem- will receive luxury cars models. Shibib bin Arar al Nuaimi, The participants included Di- opening day of the forum. The cational curricula that promote pervised by the National Day ber, while the final stage will be In his speech, the minister director of the Qatar Poetry rector of Supervision and De- first workshop discussed the values and reject corruption. Organising Committee, as part held by the end of November said Qatar will remain a place Center (Diwan Al Arab), ex- velopment Department of the role of youth in establishing The participants also high- of the activities of the National 2019. of poetry that includes thought pressed delight at the launch Transparency Authority Amal a culture of good governance. lighted the important role of Day of 2019. It will feature According to the organis- and sincere feelings and ex- of the ‘Diwan Al Adaam’ be- al Kuwari, expert at the Plan- Consultant and self-develop- social media in this. competition among the poets ers, participants must be Qatari presses the hopes and aspira- cause of its great national ning and Quality Department ment trainer Khalid alMuhan- One of the participants of Nabat either citizens or resi- or resident in Qatar and the po- tions of Qataris, adding that the value. at the Ministry of Culture and nadi, who moderated the work- Sheikh Ali bin Salman bin Jab- dents in four phases. ems must enhance the National Qatari poetry will inspire the He said that the event will Sports Hussein Ibrahim al Haj shop, said that the workshop oral Thani, said that 20 distin- The event will allow the Day’s vision of promoting loy- whole society. witness allocation of huge fi- Masoud and Acting Director of aimed to remind the younger guished young male and female audience to interact with poets alty, solidarity, unity and pride Maha al Mohannadi, direc- nancial prizes to the partici- the International Cooperation generation that good govern- citizens are representing Qatar and with their works. in Qatar’s national identity. tor of Corporate Communica- pants in the competition. Department at the Ministry of ance has existed since ancient at the forum. Nation Monday, July 8, 2019 03 MAHMOUD RECEIVES INVITATION TO VISIT IRAQ Portal to support biomedical, health research launched Speaker of the Shura Coun- cil HE Ahmed bin Abdul- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The portal includes several moph.gov.qa is a key database cerned with the develop- lah bin Zaid al Mahmoud DOHA services including registration for the follow-up and docu- ment and implementation of received a written mes- and assurance of institutional mentation of all official work policies, ethical guidelines sage from Speaker of the THE Ministry of Public ethical committees for human related to health research. and regulations for health Council of Representatives Health on Sunday announced (IRB), animal (IACUC) and The Health Research research projects that in- of Iraq Mohammed al the launch of an e-platform biosafety (IBC) research. Governance Department at clude social and behavioral Halbousi, inviting the Shura for its Health Research Gov- It also includes registra- the MoPH is responsible for research, chronic disease speaker to visit Iraq. The ernance Department, to en- tion services for researchers organising and monitoring research, communicable and message was delivered hance its support for biomed- and administrators involved health research in the State non-communicable disease by Ambassador of Iraq to ical and health research. in research work as well as reg- of Qatar. It also contributes research, clinical trials, bio- Qatar HE Omar Ahmed The platform aims to serve istration of activities related to the preparation of national medical research, sports, ge- Karim al Barazanchi during as a gateway for interaction to seminars, conferences and strategies and operational netic, personalised medicine a meeting with the Shura between the department and training workshops in Qatar. plans for the health and scien- and biological specimen re- speaker on Sunday. (QNA) all institutions and research The portal which can be ac- tific research sector in Qatar. search, as well as animal and facilities in Qatar and abroad. cessed here: https://research. The department is con- laboratory research. DIFI moots support NCCCR expert’s research on system for families UK’s best breakthroughs list living with autism TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK to the needs of families living The project of Dr Reem al Sulaiman has been recognised for its impact on the lives of breast cancer patients DOHA with autism spectrum disorder. The research was based on TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK be the first of its kind in Qatar. evidence-based interventions. women’s psychological distress, THE Doha International Fam- the scientific evidence present- DOHA Dr Salha Bujassoum, senior Dr Ghuloum said the study including fear of social stigma, ily Institute (DIFI), a member ed by a DIFI research project consultant, Hematology and also highlights the importance body image and inter familial of Qatar Foundation (QF), par- – ‘The Well-being of Families A research project led by Dr Oncology, and director of the of counselling and psycho edu- relationships. The study also ticipated in an international Living with Autism Spectrum Reem al Sulaiman, assistant Breast Cancer Programme at cation as an inherent compo- provided evidence of the sig- conference titled ‘Disability, Disorder in Qatar’ – which ex- professor and American Board- HMC was one of Dr Sulaiman’s nent of the management plan nificant role of psychothera- Training and Social Interven- plored the dimensions of fam- certified genetic counsellor research mentors and said the for cancer patients. peutic interventions in improv- tion,’ held in Tangier, Morocco, ily well-being in Qatar. DIFI’s at Hamad Medical Corpora- inclusion on the UK list is a no- Dr Sulaiman said: “I am so ing women’s psychological well recently. Executive Director Dr Sharifa tion’s (HMC) National Center table achievement. proud of this recognition. This being and quality of life during The event, organised by the Noaman al Emadi said: “DIFI is for Cancer Care and Research “This prestigious recogni- is one of my greatest achieve- their treatment journey, treat- Ministry of Family, Solidar- keen to share its contributions (NCCCR), has been named tion highlights the commitment ments. I would never have ment compliances and beyond”, ity, Equality and Social Devel- to the development of evidence- one of the UK’s 100 best break- and determination of the HMC been able to accomplish this added Dr Sulaiman. opment in Morocco and the based policies and to present throughs for its impact on the staff to continuously enhance without the support of my lo- Dr Sulaiman’s study has re- National Institute for Social the results of our research lives of breast cancer patients. the experience of our patients Dr Reem al Sulaiman, assistant pro- cal mentors at HMC, especially sulted in a number of important Action, saw DIFI presenting a through local and international Dr Sulaiman’s pioneering while also contributing to the fessor and American Board certified Dr Bujassoum and Dr Ghu- recommendations and clinical paper titled ‘Exploring Dynam- platforms that bring together work, which was completed provision of evidence-based generic counsellor at HMC loum, in addition to my inter- psychologists at NCCCR have ics of Social Support System for policy makers, researchers, ex- while she was studying at Re- care for patients with all types national mentors. I would also started to implement the study’s Families living with Autism in perts and other stakeholders. gent’s University London, fo- of cancer, including breast can- the compliance to treatment like to thank HMC’s Medical screening tools and interven- Qatar’ by author Ahmed Aref “Our participation in this cuses on women’s experience cer”, said Dr Bujassoum. and on the patient’s wellbeing”, Research Center (MRC), with tions in their care of women from DIFI’s Family Research conference included an analysis with breast cancer and the fac- “The research results con- added Dr Bujassoum. a special thank you to Dr Ab- with breast cancer. There are Department. of the existing status of tools, tors that might contribute to firmed that women need to Dr Suhaila Ghuloum, sen- dullatifal Khal, HMC’s deputy also plans to implement these The paper analysed pat- approaches and mechanisms their psychological distress. learn how to cope with the ior consultant psychiatrist chief medical officer and di- models for other cancer patients. terns of support employed of social intervention for people It also explores the benefit of physical, emotional and life- and another core mentor for rector of Medical Education In addition, more work will be in Qatar and how they work, with special needs. Our findings crisis counselling and psycho- style changes associated with Dr Sulaiman’s research work for his support”, said Dr Su- done to focus on the risk factors identifying the various support were discussed with regional education to improve patients’ cancer, as well as with medical stated that this project is par- laiman. that contribute to women’s psy- dimensions between national and international experts with psychological well-being, qual- treatments that can be painful ticularly significant because it “The findings of the study chological distress by raising strategies, policies, services and the idea of developing specific ity of life and treatment compli- and traumatic. It showed that was driven by a healthcare pro- are important as they have awareness of the factors that interventions. It also examined recommendations to improve ance. The study, which was con- psychological interventions vider who identified a gap in the provided robust evidence of lead to distress for both patients multiple social and community the effectiveness of support sys- ducted at NCCCR, is thought to have a significant impact on service and sought to fill it with the factors contributing to and their families. support patterns that respond tems at all levels.” Qatar National Library art class explores Qatar’s historical pics

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QATAR National Library (QNL) hosted a community art class, ‘Draw a Photo from Qatar’s History’, re- cently. Participants at the art class had the opportunity to develop their artistic skills under the guidance of Qatari artist Fahad Almaadheed by drawing their own versions of im- ages from the nation’s past. Maryam al Mutawa, Information Services Librarian at the Library, introduced the Qatar Photographic Collection held at the Heritage Li- brary, which depicts Qatar’s past, and provided the historical photos to the art class. Under the instruction of Al- maadheed, participants captured the images on canvas. Several of the Participants at the community art class at the Qatar National Library recently. photos featured native animals such as falcons and camels, which have phy collection, which can be used Ali, said: “I am delighted that the li- always formed part of Qatar’s daily by anyone interested in studying brary is organising these events for life, in keeping with the library’s fo- the visual history of Qatar. I plan everyone. They give us students a cus on the world of animals during to spend more time at the library in good opportunity to remain engaged the month of July. the near future to review these im- in extracurricular activities outside “The event was very engaging ages and learn all I can from them,” schools during the summer vaca- and educational to me and the other said Maryam Ahmadi, a participant tion. Because I have a strong interest participants. Today I learned about at the event. in drawing as an art, I found today’s the library’s historical photogra- Another participant, Mahmoud event very useful.” Ooredoo’s new Netgear M2 mobile broadband router available on sale

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK any one time. DOHA The Netgear M2 features the lat- est LTE technology and a long-life OOREDOO on Sunday announced battery for all-day connectivity and the arrival of the new Netgear M2 is now available for purchase from mobile broadband router. The rout- Ooredoo shops and at the online er is now available for sale. eShop. It comes with a travel router The exciting new device allows with Wi-Fi/Ethernet offloading ca- customers to offload their LTE con- download speeds of up to 2 Gbps pabilities. nection to an alternate public or pri- and upload speeds of up to 150 Speaking of the arrival of the vate data access point via Wi-Fi or Mbps in selected areas. The device device, Manar Khalifa al Muraikhi, Ethernet. also supports 4GX LTE Advanced director PR and Corporate Commu- It is compact and lightweight Category 20 with up to 5-band car- nications at Ooredoo, said: “We’re and offers superior mobile broad- rier aggregation. delighted to be able to offer our band services, boasting a host of Customers will also be able to customers this brand-new mobile features and benefits that will revo- stream media from USBs or ex- broadband router. We’re confident lutionise connectivity on the go. ternal hard drives to all connected our customers will love the superior With the new device, customers devices and enjoy the internet features and benefits the product will enjoy super-fast mobile broad- with reliable always-on connection offers and will enjoy many hours of band internet, delivering incredible shareable with up to 20 devices at surfing our Supernet on the go.” 04 Monday, July 8, 2019 Reports by Santhosh Chandran For events and press releases email Indian Experience [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222 Tour operators woo tourists with vacation plans for India

Participants at the ICC Odissi workshop. Taking advantage of the privileges being offered by the government of India and its tourism department, most tour operators in Qatar have come out with special packages for travelling to India A view of the Kerala backwaters houseboat. The workshop featured super hit dance performances from Bollywood.

T’S been raining also has one of the largest and Delhi is the capital city full ICC organises workshop offers for tourists A view of the Hampi fastest growing medical tour- of energy and color with the with tour and trav- in Karnataka. ism sectors in the world,” he old and the new, thronging ba- el operators in both pointed out. zaars and Mughal architecture on Odissi and Bollywood IIndia and Doha doling out India has been promot- with a combination of wide special packages, while ex- ing and projecting itself as a boulevards and narrow lanes. ploring the flow of expatri- destination for those looking Delhi is an old, historic, yet dance, fitness methods ates during the summer and for history, culture and archi- a modern city with a number Eid al-Adha vacations. tecture. It has something for of tourist attractions to offer HAVNA Sagar Naik, an The workshop started with Taking advantage of the tourists of every age group, like the Mughal-era Red Fort, enthusiastic dancer, con- stretching, aerobics, strength privileges offered by the gov- and caters to every sort of in- the Jama Masjid (the largest Bducted a workshop on training and dance fitness. ernment of India and its tour- terest varying from wildlife, mosque in India), the Qutub ‘Odissi and Bollywood Dance President of Indian Cultur- ism department, most of the cuisine, shopping, leisure and Minar complex with its soar- & Fitness’ at Ashoka Hall at al Centre AP Manikantan said, tour operators in Doha have adventure tourism to beaches, ing tower, India Gate, Lodhi the Indian Cultural Centre. “Workshops of this kind help come out with special pack- luxury stays, wellness and spa Gardens, Lotus Temple, Hum- Odissi, which is also re- nurture India’s talents. The ICC ages for travelling to India. Qatar Airways’ connectivity India presents heritage and experience, river cruising, ayun’s Tomb, etc. ferred to as Orissi in older always promotes and offers op- The packages vary from three to Indian cities and easy visa cultural tourism along with backwater experience, or ex- Rajesh Menon, marketing literature, is a major ancient portunity to budding dancers in to seven days. procedures have made it all medical, business and sports periencing India’s rural life. officer at a tour and travel oper- Indian classical dance of Odi- Doha to learn from masters.” Fal Travel Mart, which easier for international tour- tourism. India has captured The expansion of the road ating firm in Doha said, “Even sha, an eastern coastal state of Meanwhile, an event on has a strong network in India ists heading to India.” the hearts of international vis- network and the increasing though India offers wonders in India. Odissi is one of the eight ‘Yoga for Dancers and Con- and is authorised by the Qatar The manager of another itors with its stupendous nat- number of properties in the its natural villages, Agra, the forms of classical dances of In- temporary Dance’ by Bhavna Tourism Authority (QTA), is tour operator agreed: “Qatar ural beauty, colorful festivals, hospitality business in India city of the inimitable Taj Ma- dia. During the workshop, the Naik will held on Tuesday, July offering special packages to In- is emerging as an important exotic beaches and architec- create an ideal situation for the hal, Agra Fort, Ram Bagh and participants were provided a 9, at Ashoka Hall at the ICC. dia’s heritage cities and natural tourism generating mar- tural splen- tourism boom in Qatar. Itmad–ud-Daulah, Fatehpur brief introduction of its style, The workshop is free and open tourism destinations. ket. India’s rich history dor. India One of the important Sikri, the imperial ruins of the stepping, postures and mudras. to all and the registration can Director of Fal Travel and cultural and geo- and popular travel circuits Mughal era are still a key at- Bhavna, a popular figure in be done by email to iccqatar@ Mart, AP Manikantan said graphical diversity of North India is called the traction for Arab tourists.” Bollywood and choreography, gmail.com. the flow of Arab tourists from have made it an ‘Golden Triangle Circuit’ Tourists from the Gulf has been learning, practicing Through the wellness Qatar to India has steadily in- international which comprises the cities region prefer to spend their and performing Odissi for 22 programme, Bhavna helps creased over the last couple tourism hub. of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. holidays in Asia, especially years. She has won several titles women overcome their in- of years. “We have designed India. They usually travel in including Natyanjali, Swarsad- hibitions related to weight, attractive packages to dif- large groups with families hana, Shardha Sangeet etc. She looks, dressing, speech etc. ferent Indian destinations. and friends. has also performed at Odissi She conducts fitness classes International Festival, Mumbai to motivate women to be Festival, Natyanjali Festival, fitter and her fitness class- Nehru Center, and Jagmandir es comprise dance fitness, to name a few. cross fit training, yoga and The majestic Bhavna, who has a teaching fun activities. Mysore Palace experience of 16 years, started She has been part of re- in Karnataka. training in Odissi under Asha nowned dance ballets at the Nambiar from the age of eight, state and national level in and currently practices with India. Apart from classical Madhulita Mohapatra. and folk dance, she loves to The workshop on Bol- experiment different dance lywood Dance & Fitness fea- styles like modern and Indian tured super hit dance perfor- contemporary, jazz and ball- mances from Bollywood like room, and has taken up train- Malhari and choreography on ing from eminent dance cho- ‘Badri ki dulhaniya’. reographers in India.

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TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK great job for Qatar and they are truly inspi- will possibly lead to building positive col- topics. “The idea is just to understand and DOHA rational for the women of this country. laborative relationships for QEERI. So, I talk about problems we face, to help us con- “Such leadership provides great was very happy – both as a representative tinue to make progress, and in turn, to help SINCE moving to Qatar just a year ago, Ve- strength for the women living here, and of the institute and as a woman. each other move forward,” she said. ronica Bermudez, senior research director these influential and trail-blazing figures “There are many other talented women “The women at QEERI are the strong- at HBKU’s Qatar Environment and Energy are playing a vital role in ensuring that who have the ability to make a big impact in est I have ever met. They are so eager and Research Institute (QEERI), has consist- women get the opportunity to become more science, but if women don’t have the same determined to make something happen. I ently been impressed with how the country educated, more involved and more produc- opportunities as men, then we will lose half knew a few that were very capable of hav- respects and empowers its women. tive in society.” of the potential workforce. We will lose ing managerial roles but were frightened “The impact women are making in Qa- As a science ambassador, Veronica has bright minds that could help to solve prob- to take on that challenge. But by having tar is incredible,” she said, adding that the been involved in mentoring women and lems if we limit women and if we only work open discussions about what they are amazing leadership being demonstrated trying to motivate them to push their lim- with a much reduced part of the population. capable of, and giving them the oppor- here gives the country a big advantage. its. She said she has done it in every country It’s not just a matter of women being equal, tunity, they are now performing at a very She continued, “I am particularly im- she has lived -- her home country Spain, the real question is why are we disrespect- high level. pressed with the female leadership at Qa- France, Japan and now, Qatar. ing a part of our society that can really con- “A little motivation and faith can make tar Foundation (QF), where I work. I lead “In my own small way, I am trying to tribute to making things better and to mak- a huge difference. My message to the many the Energy Center at QEERI. We are part empower women and I was proud to rep- ing a change?” she asked. innovative women who dream of making of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), resent QEERI at the Institute of Electrical Veronica said she started a group called an impact in this world is find what you which is a member of QF, and the leader- and Electronics Engineers Conference in Veronica Bermudez. ‘QEERI Women for Science’ and that It is love, do what you love, take risks, be fear- ship at QF is so motivating and supportive. Austin, the US, recently. The theme of the not only for the women in the technical field less, overcome the obstacles placed in front Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, conference was ‘Lead Beyond: Accelerat- “Attending the conference provided but also the administrative staff supporting of you, and do not give up if those obstacles chairperson of QF, and Her Excellency ing Innovative Women Who Change the more international visibility for QEERI and the scientists in their work. The member of threaten to overcome you. Learn, change, Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al Thani, CEO World’, and I was really pleased and hon- enabled me to meet and interact with female the group get together regularly to discuss adapt, and evolve. Remember that perse- and vice-chairperson of QF, are doing a oured to have been invited,” she said. change-makers from around the world that various scientific and non-science related verance is the key,” she concluded. 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FOURTEEN students of Pak Shamaa School & College have passed with flying col- ours in the SSC-II examina- tions conducted by the Fed- eral Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Islam- abad, in March 2019. The meritorious stu- dents, in descending order of their ranks at the school lev- el, are Sadia Saeed (1,050), Mohd Saim Maqsood (1,031), Haifa Rauf Mahsood (1,017), Laiba Arshad (1,017), Sadia Saeed Mohd Saim Maqsood Haifa Rauf Mahsood Haider Naeem (1,016), Bu- nyad Hussain (969), Hasam Naeem (920), Manal Asim (912), Muhammad Ashar (911), Ruqaya Ummat Khan (897), Zaynab Abdisamad (890), Saeeda Awal Jan (871), Sobika Mariyam (869) and Amina Bibi (863). Principal of Pak Shamaa School Nabila Kaukab, and President of Manage- ment Committee MA Sha- hid, have congratulated the teachers, parents and stu- dents for the excellent re- sults in the exam. (TNN) Laiba Arshad Haider Naeem Bunyad Hussain

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Zaynab Abdisamad Saeeda Awal Jan Sobika Mariyam Amina Bibi 06 Monday, July 8, 2019 Asia / World 12 killed, dozens wounded in Congress, JD(S) in a huddle to Taliban attack in Afghanistan save K’taka govt Suicide car AGENCIES parties. KARNATAKA The police detained some bomb attack leaders after they refused to A day after 13 MLAs of the move out. Senior Congress hit eastern Congress-JDS coalition ten- leaders Mohammed Arif Na- dered their resignation, leav- seem Khan, Eknath Gaikwad city of Ghazni ing the Karnataka government and Bhai Jagtap led the pro- on the brink of collapse, 10 test held in the evening. The AFP legislators remained huddled protesters included members GHAZNI, AFGHANISTAN in Sofitel hotel in Mumbai on of the Youth Congress and the Sunday as both the ruling alli- National Students’ Union of A Taliban car bomb in eastern ance and opposition BJP held India. Afghanistan on Sunday killed several rounds of meetings to “Congress and JD(S) MLAs at least 12 people and wound- figure out the way forward. have been brought to Mumbai. ed many more–including doz- The dissident legislators We wanted to meet them and ens of children–in a massive held an impromptu press con- ask if they have come willingly blast that came amid ongoing ference in the evening and said or have been brought forcibly. peace talks, officials said. that there is no chance of tak- Police are allowing BJP lead- The Taliban are meeting ing back the resignations. ers from Maharashtra to meet with US negotiators and Af- “We all thirteen legisla- these Karnataka MLAs, but ghan representatives as the tors have resigned and ten preventing us from getting in US pushes to end its 18-year are here. We all are together. touch with them,” Gaikwad involvement in Afghanistan, There is no question of taking said. but violence from the insur- back resignations. We will not Both the BJP and the Con- gents and the US military has attend Congress Legislature gress blamed each other for continued apace. Sunday’s Party meeting on Tuesday,” the developing political situ- suicide car bomb attack hit rebel Congress legislator ST ation in the state. While BJP the eastern city of Ghazni and Somashekar said. claimed that the resignations targeted an intelligence unit, Meanwhile, Mumbai Con- were the result of an ongo- Ghazni provincial governor gress leaders staged a protest ing “power struggle” between spokesman Aref Noori said. outside the hotel where the former chief minister Sid- Wahidullah Mayar, a health dissident MLAs of the Con- daramaiah and incumbent HD ministry spokesman, said 12 gress-JD(S) combine were Kumaraswamy, the grand old people had been killed. lodged, accusing the BJP of party alleged BJP’s hand be- He added “179 people, luring away legislators of other hind the developments. mostly civilians including children, were wounded”, a Afghan security officials inspect the scene of a suicide bomb blast in Ghazni, Afghanistan, on Sunday. (EPA-EFE) number that jumped from an earlier toll of 70 and suggested by school had been admitted responsibility for both at- a massive explosion. to hospital, many with shrap- Civilians targeted tacks. The seventh round of According to the UN As- nel wounds and severe injuries Taliban-US talks is aimed at sistance Mission in Afghani- to the head, neck or chest. An official added “179 people, mostly civilians including chil- forging a deal that would see stan (UNAMA), more than “This is simply unaccep- dren, were wounded”, a number that jumped from an earlier the US military quit Afghani- 50 children were among the table and we urge all armed toll of 70 and suggested a massive explosion. According to stan in return for various wounded. It said the total cas- groups in Afghanistan to think the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, more than 50 guarantees. ualty figure was at least 150. of future generations and stop children were among the wounded. Both sides have reported “UNAMA condemns the in- the killing and maiming of in- substantial progress in the discriminate & disproportion- nocent children,” said Onno talks, which are paused Sun- ate Taliban attack,” the agency van Manen, Save the Chil- a week after 50 children were but also damaged five nearby day and Monday while the said on Twitter. dren’s country director in Af- wounded in a huge explo- schools, showering youngsters Taliban meet with Afghan Save the Children said at ghanistan. sion in Kabul that targeted with flying glass. representatives for a so-called Dissident JD(S) and Congress MLAs meet Karnataka Governor Vajub- least 25 children from a near- The blast comes less than a defence ministry building The Taliban have claimed intra-Afghan dialogue. hai Vala at Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru, on Saturday. Indonesia issues Hardline Sri Lanka group calls Nepal declines permission for tsunami warning after 6.9 quake for Buddhist-Sinhalese govt Dalai Lama’s b’day celebration REUTERS AFP Katuwal, assistant chief AFP KANDY KATHMANDU district officer of Kathman- JAKARTA du. “Nothing may happen, SRI Lanka’s most powerful THE Dalai Lama’s birthday but we have to be cautious INDONESIA issued a Buddhist nationalist group celebrations in Nepal were about chances of inappro- tsunami warning after a rallied its hardline base on cancelled after the govern- priate activities or even self- magnitude 6.9 earthquake Sunday, saying they must aim ment refused permission immolations,” he said. struck at sea late Sunday, to take democratic control for the event to go ahead, There was a heavier sending panicked residents of parliament to protect the officials said Sunday, in an- presence of security per- fleeing from their homes. community, amid heightened other sign of the growing sonnel on Saturday in areas The Southeast Asian sectarian strains after the Easter influence of China over its with Tibetan communities– nation is one of the most attacks by Islamist bombers. Himalayan neighbour. including near a monastery disaster-hit nations on The influential chief of the Nepal is home to around where a celebration of the Earth due to its position Bodu Bala Sena (BBS), Gala- 20,000 exiled Tibetans, but Dalai Lama’s 84th birthday straddling the so-called goda Aththe Gnanasara, ad- Buddhist monks and supporters at the Buddhist monks convention under pressure from Bei- had been planned. Pacific Ring of Fire, where dressing hundreds of monks Kandy, Sri Lanka, on Sunday. (REUTERS) jing the current communist “A lot of preparation tectonic plates collide. and followers in Kandy, called government has taken an was made but in the end we Earthquakes and tsunamis on Sri Lanka’s 10,000 Bud- We will create a parliament against Islamist extremism to increasingly hardline stance Dalai Lama. did not get permission. The have claimed thousands of dhist temples to help win votes that will be accountable for the the monks. on their activities. government is becoming in- lives in recent years. for candidates from the Sinhala country, a parliament that will “We can talk to them face The celebrations were because there might be a creasingly strict... what can Sunday’s quake struck at a Buddhist majority. protect Sinhalese,” said Gnana- to face in villages and create cancelled Saturday. “Per- problem in peace and secu- we do,” a member of the or- depth of 24 kilometres in the “We the clergies should aim sara. He also said the politi- the Muslim culture as we want mission was not issued rity,” said Krishna Bahadur ganising committee said. Molucca Sea 185 kilometres to create a Sinhala government. cians should leave the fight without going for extremism.” southeast of Manado, between north Sulawesi and north Maluku islands, according to the US Geological Survey. A tsunami warning was quickly issued for nearby Fresh clashes in Hong Kong after coastal communities, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. huge march to China station “We urge people not to panic but to stay vigilant,” AFP an opportunity to explain to Kustoro Hadiatmoko, head of HONG KONG mainlanders in the city what the geophysics agency office in their protest movement is about Ternate, told Metro TV. FRESH political violence broke given the massive censorship “We also urge people to stay out in Hong Kong on Sunday that Beijing’s leaders wield. away from the beach and rivers.” night as riot police baton- It passed without incident. Residents of Ternate in the charged anti-government But late Sunday police Maluku island chain described Rohingya children walk around a landslide area at Balukhali refugee protesters seeking to keep the wielding batons and shields panic as the quake hit. camp in Ukhia, on Sunday. (AFP) pressure up on the city’s pro- charged protesters to “I was getting ready to Beijing leaders, after a mass disperse a few hundreds sleep when the window started One killed, thousands displaced rally outside a train station demonstrators who had rattling,” Budi Nurgianto said. linking the finance hub to refused to leave. Reporters “It was very strong -- I ran in Rohingya camp landslides mainland China. saw multiple demonstrators from my house and all my Hong Kong has been detained by police after the neighbours fled too.” Hasyim DHAKA: Monsoon-triggered landslides in Rohingya refugee camps rocked by a month of huge fracas, their wrists bound Yusuf, the head of the Ternate in Bangladesh have killed one person and left more than 4,500 marches as well as separate with plastic handcuffs. disaster mitigation agency, homeless, aid officials said Sunday. About 35 centimetres (14 violent confrontations with Protesters used umbrellas said there were no reports of inches) of rain fell in 72 hours before the landslides started police involving a minority of to defend themselves from fatalities but some people were Saturday in camps around Cox’s Bazar that house more than hardcore protesters, sparked by Riot police officers stand guard while protesters hold a rally in Hong Kong, the charge which did little to “traumatised” by the tremor. 900,000 of the Muslim minority who fled Myanmar, the UN said. a law that would have allowed China, on Sunday. (EPA-EFE) move them on. Instead they “In Ternate people Twenty-six landslides were reported in makeshift camps built on extraditions to mainland China. regrouped, shouting chants and were panicking and some hills near the border with Myanmar. Trees there have been torn up Sunday’s clashes came suspended following the back- thousands of people snaked insults at police as the standoff evacuated to higher ground,” to build huts and for firewood, leaving the terrain unstable. after the first mass rally since lash. But that has done little to through streets in the harbour- continued beyond midnight. he told Metro TV. An official UN refugee agency official Areez Rahman said about 30 shanty last largely young, masked quell public anger, which has front district of Tsim Sha Tsui, Mongkok–is a densely- from Indonesia’s geophysics camps have been affected by the storms. One woman in her 50s protesters stormed parliament evolved into a wider movement an area popular with Chinese packed working class district, agency, Ot Oral Sem Wilar, died after being hit by a wall that collapsed, he said. on Monday, plunging the calling for democratic reforms tourists, ending their march at a which has previosuly hosted said he felt the tremor strongly Nur Mohammad, a 40-year-old Rohingya in the main city into an unprecedented and a halt to sliding freedoms in high-speed train terminus that running battles between from where he was holidaying Kutupalong camp, said 12 relatives had fled their tarpaulin-clad political crisis. the semi-autonomous city. connects to the mainland. police and anti-government in North Sulawesi. huts on the hills to take shelter with him. (AFP) The extradition bill has been Earlier on Sunday tens of The march was billed as protesters in 2014 and 2016. Gulf / Middle East / Africa Monday, July 8, 2019 07 Iran ‘raises’ uranium enrichment Three children among 12 civilians killed in level in violation of nuclear deal Syria regime air raids AFP Four more, including a IDLIB, SYRIA man and his young son, lost Tehran to face their lives when regime air- REGIME bombardment on craft struck near the town more isolation, Sunday killed 12 civilians in- of Maaret al-Noman in Idlib sanctions: US cluding three children in an province, the Britain-based opposition bastion in north- monitor said. AGENCIES western Syria, a war moni- A third child was killed TEHRAN tor said. in regime rocket fire on Idlib, a region of some farmland in Idlib’s village of IRAN is raising its uranium en- three million people, has Jadariya. richment level beyond the 3.67 come under increasing fire On Friday and Saturday, per-cent level agreed under the by the regime and its ally strikes by the Damascus 2015 nuclear accord, Iranian Russia since late April, de- government and its Russian government spokesman Ali Ra- spite a months-old interna- ally killed 20 civilians in- bei said on Sunday. tional truce deal. cluding six children. The move marks Iran’s The opposition bastion, More than 540 civilians second breach of the which is administered by have been killed in regime agreement, after it earlier this Syria’s former Al-Qaeda af- and Russian air strikes on week confirmed exceeding a filiate Hayat Tahrir al-Sh- northwest Syria since the stock limit of 300 kilograms am, includes most of Idlib end of April, the Observa- on its low-enriched uranium province as well as slivers of tory says. production. the adjacent Aleppo, Hama The United Nations says Behrouz Kamalvandi, the and Latakia provinces. 25 health facilities in the re- spokesman for Iran’s nuclear Seven civilians, includ- gion have been hit. department, confirmed the ing a young girl, were killed Syria’s war has killed move during a press conference, in regime artillery fire and more than 370,000 peo- saying that enrichment air strikes in the north of ple and displaced millions levels would be increased Hama province, the Syr- since it started in 2011 with incrementally to between 5 and ian Observatory for Human a brutal crackdown on anti- 20 per cent. (File photo) Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (centre) and the head of Iran nuclear technology organisation Ali Akbar Salehi inspect nuclear Rights said. government protests. US President Donald Trump technology on the occasion of Iran National Nuclear Technology Day in Tehran. last year pulled the US out of the accord and began imposing a have sought to keep it alive by quick process. Iran’s spiritual breach of the deal, in a session “maximum pressure” campaign developing a money transac- EU concerned and supreme leader Ayatollah that comes at the request of the of strict sanctions on Tehran, tion system known as Instex The EU said on Sunday it is Ali Khamenei called on Euro- United States. over the objections of his that allows Iran to circumvent “extremely concerned” pean countries to immediately The European Union said European allies. US sanctions and continue do- impose “snapback sanctions” on Sunday it is “extremely US Secretary of State Mike ing business with international about Iran’s decision against Iran. concerned” about Iran’s pompeo said Iran will face partners. “This is a very dangerous decision. “We had called further sanctions to its ex- Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s “We had called upon Iran step, and I call on my friends, upon Iran not to take further pected breach of a uranium deputy foreign minister, said not to take further the heads of France, Britain measures that undermine enrichment cap. that the decision to start rais- measures that undermine and Germany: You signed the nuclear deal,” said Maja “Iran’s latest expansion of ing the enrichment level was the nuclear deal,” said Maja this agreement and you said Kocijancic, a spokeswoman its nuclear programme will lead legitimate. Kocijancic, a spokeswoman that once they take this step, for EU foreign policy chief to further isolation and sanc- “We gave diplomacy one for EU foreign policy chief there will be harsh sanctions,” Federica Mogherini. “We tions,” the top US diplomat said year after the US exit ... but to Netanyahu said. are in contact with the other on Twitter. no avail,” Araghchi said. Federica Mogherini. The UN’s nuclear JCPoA participants regarding The remaining powers Uranium needs to be en- watchdog, the IAEA, will hold the next steps under the terms Syrians inspect the damage following regime air strikes on the in the agreement, including riched to 90 percent for a nu- getting from 20 to 90 percent an emergency meeting on of the JCPoA, including a Joint town of Muhambal in Idlib province. (AFP) Britain, France and Germany, clear weapon to be built, but is considered to be a relatively Wednesday to address Iran’s Commission,” she added. Iran denies tanker detained by UK headed to Syria Iraq launches new operation to AFP sible for it to pass through the TEHRAN Suez Canal”. secure desert near Syria border He insisted the tanker was IRAN denied on Sunday that intercepted in international an oil tanker detained by Brit- waters and accused Britain’s AFP ain in Gibraltar was carrying Royal Navy of committing BAGHDAD crude to Syria, which would “maritime piracy”. put it in violation of EU sanc- The tanker’s detention IRAQ’S military announced tions. came at a sensitive time in a new operation Sunday in “The tanker was carry- Iran-EU ties as the bloc mulls an attempt to secure the vast ing Iran’s oil... Contrary to how to respond to Tehran western desert leading to the what the British govern- breaching the uranium en- Syrian border, amid fears ment claims, its destination richment limit it agreed to jihadist sleeper cells were using was not Syria,” said Iranian in the troubled 2015 nuclear the area to regroup. Deputy Foreign Minister Ab- deal. The operation, dubbed bas Araghchi at a press con- Iran is currently follow- “Will of Victory”, began early ference in Tehran. “The port ing “the legal path through Sunday morning and would Members of Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces in Baghdad. (REUTERS) named in Syria does not even court” but hopes the issue push to clear the remote have the capacity for such a A ship approaches supertanker Grace 1 off the coast of Gibraltar. (AFP) can be resolved by “ongoing territory between the provinces the statement. State group. “Daesh is still supertanker to dock. Its des- diplomatic consultations”, of Salahaddin, Nineveh and “There are pockets of present in these areas, and the tination was somewhere else,” in Gibraltar, a British overseas British waters, although Spain, Araghchi added. Anbar, a statement by the Daesh fighters in the north- operations will continue until he added. territory on Spain’s southern which lays claim to the terri- Iran Friday demanded military said. western, western, and south- they are cleared.” Iraq formally The 330-metre Grace 1, tip at the western entrance to tory, says they are Spanish. that Britain immediately re- Iraqi armed forces, paramili- western parts of Salahaddin declared victory against IS in capable of carrying 2 million the Mediterranean. Araghchi said the tanker lease the tanker, but Gibral- tary units of the Shiite-dominated province,” a media official late 2017, a few months after oil barrels, was halted in the The ship was detained 2.5 was crossing the Strait of Gi- tar’s Supreme Court ruled Hashed al-Shaabi, tribal groups from the province’s military ousting the mililtants from early hours of Thursday by miles (four kilometres) south braltar because its “high ca- that the vessel can be held for and US-led coalition warplanes command said , using the Ara- their seat of power Mosul, the police and customs agencies of Gibraltar in what it considers pacity” meant “it was not pos- 14 more days. were all taking part, according to bic acronym for the Islamic capital of Nineveh province.

Yemen’s rebels 5 Nigerian soldiers killed claim to have 1,000 displaced Syrians return developed in Boko Haram attack sophisticated AGENCIES to their village after 7 years MAIDUGURI weapons AGENCIES Syria is winding down after ISLAMIST insurgent group DAMASCUS government forces, supported SANA’A: Yemen’s Iran-linked Boko Haram ambushed by allied Russians, regained Houthi rebels on Sunday Nigerian soldiers in the AROUND 1,0000 people have large swathes of territory from said they have developed northeast of the country, killing returned to a village in Syria’s rebels and Islamist militants, sophisticated weapons and at least five and injuring more central province of Homs after strengthening President Bashar vowed to use them in fighting than a dozen, sources told they had been internally displaced al-Assad’s grip on power. a Saudi-led military alliance. Reuters on Sunday. for more than seven years. Qusayr, a once bustling The comments came hours The sources said the death “Today, 969 people commercial hub in western after the alliance said it had toll could increase as a number belonging to 442 families Syria, has not seen any fighting destroyed a drone fired by the of soldiers were still missing have returned to the village since government troops, with Houthis targeting Saudi Arabia. after the attack on Thursday of Qussair in the western the help of Lebanon’s powerful Mahdi al-Mashat, the in Damboa, in Borno state in Security remains a major challenge countryside of Homs,” Tony Iran-backed Hezbollah group, head of the so-called Higher northeastern Nigeria. for President Muhammadu Buhari. Kasouha, a municipal official, drove out Sunni Muslim rebels Political Council, a rebel The soldiers had gone to the told dpa on Sunday. six years ago. ruling body, opened an arms area to clear a Boko Haram camp, vigilante group Civilian Joint More batches of displaced Large sections of the city show featuring new ballistic but were ambushed, the sources Task Force (CJTF) said the people will return to the lie in ruin and of the thousands missiles and drones, the said. Boko Haram militants have bodies of five soldiers had been village in the coming days who fled the violence, most rebel-controlled Saba news killed thousands and displaced recovered, and that 16 fighters, after basic services there are Syrian refugees walk on a rubble of dismantled concrete huts at have not returned. Only about agency reported Sunday. millions in Nigeria during the including 14 soldiers and two restored, he added. a makeshift refugee camp in the Lebanese border town of Arsal, 10,000 people - a tenth of its Al-Mashat lauded the new group’s decade-long insurgency civilians, were injured. Syria’s official news agency recently. (REUTERS) pre-war population - have weaponry, saying it will “mark against the government. The sources said multiple SANA reported that scores come back. a difference in the balance The general commanding fighters were still missing. of displaced families have convey a message to the world on condition of anonymity. The According to former of power” with the Saudi-led officer, Brigadier General Security remains a major returned to the village after “the that it is working on bringing Syrian government, backed residents living abroad, this alliance, according to Saba. Bulama Biu, confirmed a challenge for President Syrian army cleansed it from back the displaced to their by forces from the Lebanese is partly because Qusayr, “The next stage will be full confrontation between troops Muhammadu Buhari as he was terrorism.” areas.” Shiite Hezbollah movement, around 10 kilometres (6 of surprises,” he said at the and Boko Haram, but said there relected recently after a first Meanwhile, an opposition “The village is destroyed controlled Qussair in July miles) from the Lebanese show in the rebel-controlled was “no casualty on the part of term marked by kidnappings, figure described the return of and has no services... the 2013, forcing civilians and border, is now a security zone capital Sana’a. (DPA) troops.” Three military sources bandit attacks, cattle rustling the families as “propaganda government took no action for militants to flee towards the where only those with special and three fighters with armed and communal conflicts. by the Syrian government to its reconstruction,” he added Lebanese border. The war in permission can enter. 08 Monday, July 8, 2019

ESTABLISHED SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 Opinion HAMAD BIN SUHAIM AL THANI CHAIRMAN ADEL ALI BIN ALI MANAGING DIRECTOR DR HASSAN MOHAMMED AL ANSARI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF What Could Trump Do To Why Are Migrant Workers Reduce Homelessness? The Trump administration needs to pursue economic Joining HK Protests? policies that provide opportunities, particularly affordable housing for low-income residents While the extradition bill is directed at Hong Kong residents, it would give AST week, US President Donald Trump unusual for a one-bedroom apartment to China greater involvement in local policies and directives, which is was on a Fox News programme talking cost $4,000 a month or 333 hours of work Labout how appalled he is by homeless- at California’s $12-an-hour minimum wage, something that might not bode well for migrant workers ness in US cities. Good for him. We’re ap- or 266 hours (6.6 weeks) at San Francisco’s palled, too. The richest, most powerful na- $15. He needs to understand the basics and MICHAEL BELTRAN While the extradition bill is directed tion in the world should be embarrassed what policies work and what doesn’t work. TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE at Hong Kong residents, it opens up the to have more than a half-million people on Second, he should stop making the prob- gates for greater involvement of Beijing in the streets or in shelters on any given night. lem worse. The Trump administration has HE current wave of demonstrations local policies and directives. That, the In- President Trump went even further, telling sought to cut HUD programmes that serve by Hong Kongers against the pro- donesian worker said, is something which host Tucker Carlson that some form of fed- the homeless and has twice asked for the posed extradition bill has drawn in might not bode well for them. “China’s eral intervention was being contemplated. elimination of the US Interagency Council people from all walks of life. Media government may have more power to sup- Normally, we might be cheered by on Homelessness, which coordinates efforts Thas shone spotlights on the youth, press the migrant movements in the fu- the thought of Washington taking on this to address homelessness among federal parents, first-time protesters, and other ture.” Relative to the huge crowds the pro- chronic urban problem, but the interview agencies. Republicans may not like social sections of civil society for their creativity tests have drawn into the streets of Hong also revealed some apparent gaps in presi- safety net programmes, but experience has and determination. Kong, migrant workers represent a tiny dential knowledge. For instance, he de- shown they work — if done properly. An ex- However, one section has gone quietly portion. However, their presence has not scribed it as a “phenomenon that started panded Veterans Administration Support- under the radar despite their solidarity gone unnoticed by Hong Kongers looking two years ago” when it’s been a problem for ive Housing programme or VASH that as- with the movement in the street. Migrant to bolster their ranks in opposition. at least 40 years and was actually substan- sists homeless veterans would be a natural workers have actively and consistently “They came because the injustice and tially worse a decade ago. He associated it for this administration to champion. participated since the beginning of the oppression are clear,” says Terry Tsui. with liberalism when it’s a problem found Third, more public housing and housing protests, although most have preferred Tsui works with civil society platform in Red States and Blue States alike. And he vouchers are essential, but so are support their involvement to be low-key. Many Autonomous 8A’s Migrant Solidarity blamed homeless people in Los Angeles for services to go with them. In Baltimore, May- fear the repercussions, concerned about Committee. “Migrants are very organized making police officers sick, a likely refer- or Bernard C ‘Jack’ Young announced that a backlash from employers who may not among themselves,” he said. ence to recent outbreak of typhoid fever at city hospitals are contributing $2 million to- be too fond of their domestic help choos- Tsui explained that mutual support for an LA police station that serves Skid Row. ward such efforts (helping people find hous- ing activism over house work, despite the The convergence of their existing com- various issues are becoming more impor- But let’s assume for a moment that ing, for example, and helping them learn to #NoExtraditionToChina campaign being munity activism speaks volumes about tant as both communities face their own President Trump is serious about reducing live independently), a move made possible widely popular among locals. migrant workers as sympathetic mem- struggles while growing and diversifying, homelessness and that this isn’t just anoth- by a Medicaid waiver that will match that Numbering more than 380,000 in bers of the larger Hong Kong commu- amid the influx of labour from abroad es- er exercise in political scapegoating or fear contribution with federal dollars. That kind Hong Kong, migrant workers have devel- pecially. “Marching alongside them, there mongering, nor a desire to point accusatory of creative approach holds great potential. oped quite a vibrant social movement of nity and also about China’s interven- was no skeptical feelings coming from the fingers at left-leaning cities like New York Fourth, resist the temptation to send in their own. Last year, the Hong Kong gov- tions becoming internationalised rest of the crowd. Others found it interest- and San Francisco, nor even an attempt to the police. Advocates like Kevin Lindamood ernment raised basic pay by 2.5 percent, ing but it is possible that it fostered a better change the subject from his failed policies of Health Care for the Homeless have seen an initial victory for the workers who have just because of your political or critical understanding of each other’s struggles. at the southern border and the homeless- what happens when you roust a homeless campaigned for improved wages. They views. The same goes for the Philippines.” Migrant groups always show up with big ness of his own making in detention camps. camp. The problem just goes somewhere continue to pushed for further wage in- Cabanez was able to join the protests and issues anyways.” Admittedly though, sup- What could the president do to reduce else. “Criminalise the homeless and you just crease to $641 per month. is thankful that her boss understands, porting the rights of migrants and recog- homelessness? Quite a bit actually. Here’s a make it harder for them to find jobs,” he In 2016, Hong Kong banned window even somewhat sympathetic to the tumult nising their contributions is not a popular step-by-step guide. notes. “This isn’t a law enforcement prob- cleaning from domestic worker contracts, of the times. Nevertheless, she says per- issue among locals. Tsui said that he first First, he should become better informed lem.” Finally, and perhaps most important- given that cleaning the exterior windows mission from her employer is not decisive encountered migrant solidarity during the on the topic. Agencies within the federal ly, the US needs to pursue economic policies of high-rise apartments was a hazardous in her overall political involvement. 2005 World Trade Organization Ministeri- government have actually been dealing that provide opportunities for low-income obligation. Most migrant workers in Hong However, Cabanez was careful to gen- al Meeting, in which representatives from with this issue for decades. Trump should workers and keep them from ever living Kong are domestic help from Indonesia eralise. She noted that not all migrant dozens of countries converged in Hong sit down and hear his own experts out. He on the streets in the first place. A higher and the Philippines. Workers from Indo- workers have been able to join in the ral- Kong to speak out against free market cap- might learn, for example, that at the heart of minimum wage would help. So would uni- nesia and the Philippines, who represent lies. Most have expressed support through italism and unfair trade treaties. the crisis isn’t mental health or addiction or versal healthcare, as medical emergencies the majority of migrants workers, would social media and, she said, there are many “I could see how determined they criminal activity but something much more can sometimes lead to disastrous financial not actually be directly affected by the ex- who really want to join but their current were to oppose the WTO, something basic — a lack of affordable housing for low- circumstances for families. Trump admired tradition bill. Both countries already have conditions in the households where they which even the locals could learn from. income residents. Notice that the cities where the Japanese for their clean cities and lack their own extradition agreements with work bar them from it. “The people of So I got into contact with some migrant the problem is most acute are among the na- of homeless. Guess what? They have a na- China and Hong Kong. So why have some Hong Kong will be facing greater impu- support groups and started to learn more tion’s most prosperous — and consequently, tional healthcare system. The two things staked a claim in defence of Hong Kong’s nity if the bill passes. Not unlike what about them,” he said. the most expensive. In San Francisco, it’s not aren’t coincidental. civil liberties and one of the perceived last we see in the Philippines. We hope that Migrant worker movements are noth- shreds of its autonomy? Jennifer Caban- more Filipinos in Hong Kong also express ing new in Hong Kong. The convergence ez, a Filipina, has been a domestic worker greater solidarity for the spate of injus- of their existing community activism in Hong Kong for six years. She first heard tices going on back home,” Cabanez said. with the current situation speaks vol- about the extradition issue through social In the Southeast Asian nation under umes about migrant workers as sympa- media in a Facebook group. Duterte, grassroots groups and prominent thetic members of the larger Hong Kong Among the community of migrant lawmakers alike have decried the sorry community and also about China’s in- workers, there is already a general dis- state of human rights. But according to terventions becoming internationalised. trust of the Chinese justice system and Cabanez, the Duterte administration still Migrant workers, as noted above, see fa- of Beijing’s motives. Cabanez draws par- enjoys significant support from the Fili- miliar trends in how China approaches allels between how the powers in Beijing pino migrant community. She hopes that their home countries and its perceived approach Hong Kong and her homeland. “China’s bullying” can help them see how efforts in Hong Kong. A blow against the She said, like in the Philippines, China things are not very different back home. extradition law in Hong Kong is a victory displays unwanted authoritarian actions Another migrant worker from Indo- against the growing dominion of China in elsewhere. “The moment you make your nesia, who refused to be named, said that the Asia-Pacific. That’s a thought many opposition to certain government poli- the main reason her compatriots have migrant workers bear with them every cies known, you are treated like a threat to been participating in the protests is ex- time they march. state security,” she said. tending solidarity. She said that social “Trumped up and fabricated charges media has also lit a fire of support among (Michael Beltran is a freelance (Tribune News Service) can land you in jail for years in China, the Indonesian migrant community. journalist from the Philippines)

Vienna Takes Aim At Negative Online Travel Reviews Austrian capital’s new advertising campaign highlights terrible but humorous reviews to lure tourists

EPHRAT LIVNI the museum contains key works of globally of the monks. However, after some visi- TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE acknowledged Austrian masters like Egon tors complained about the plain food and Schiele and Gustav Klimt, the harsh sum- ungracious hosting, perhaps hoping for a F you’ve ever booked travel to a destina- mary is laughable. not-so-authentic Zen experience, Daniel tion based on online reviews, you prob- And that is exactly why the tourist Kimura, an American-born monk, chided ably know they aren’t totally reliable board decided to highlight it. “We take a them online. Ibecause, well, everything is in the eye of humorous look at the notion that online In the Zen tradition, teachers offer the beholder. This reporter, for example, ratings are not always the right path to harsh lessons, and Buddhist lore is replete once drove six hours to a supposed hotel take when it comes to looking for relaxa- with stories of teachers beating students in the Florida Keys based on enthusiastic tion and moments of enjoyment,” Norbert with sticks until they’re dazed into enlight- reviews, only to find a motel and no sign of Kettner, the board’s managing director, enment. Kimura took a similar approach, the promised beach, then drove home and tells Lonely Planet. “The campaign is in- responding to a complaint about the food bought new sheets for a staycation instead. tended to make people sit up and think with this statement, “Yeah, it’s Japanese Now the city of Vienna, Austria is tak- and trigger broader public discussion.” monastic cuisine you uneducated.” ing aim at online travel reviews. In a new While Kettner acknowledges that on- A gripe about insufficient explana- campaign called ‘Unrating Vienna’, the line reviews are useful and can help guide tions of local traditions was met with city’s tourist board is highlighting terrible people to the best sites, the new campaign this response from Kimura: “If you are but humorous reviews in an effort to con- is meant to emphasise the fact that only a that interested in a monk’s life then you vince prospective visitors to come see and visit will tell you what you need to know. The counter-intuitive campaign uses real reviews tourists have should shave your head and be one.” The judge the city for themselves. The ads ask, literally, “So who decides responses may have enlightened readers, The counter-intuitive campaign uses what you like?” Of course, the Viennese posted online to show the absurdity of some of the assessments but Kimura ultimately apologised for his real reviews tourists have posted online to tourist board hopes that your answer to statements and the responses were re- show the absurdity of some of the assess- this challenge will be, “Me!” Online travel Last year in Japan, a Zen monk in an com of the World Heritage site where he moved from the site. “Even a monk gets ments, like a one-star review for the Leo- reviews have become an important part ancient Buddhist temple at Mount Koya resides. The Sekishoin Shukubo guest- impatient,” Kimura told the Guardian. pold Art Museum, which says the “paint- of tourist culture. But they do sometimes made news for his virulent (and viral) re- house lets visitors stay at the temple and It’s a sentiment the Vienna Tourist ings are disgusting.” Given the fact that cause trouble. sponses to tourist reviews on Booking. experience conditions similar to those Board understands.

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THE OPINION AND ANALYSIS PAGES ARE THE AUTHORS’ OWN. QATAR TRIBUNE BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY. Europe / UK / Americas Monday, July 8, 2019 09 US billionaire arrested on sex trafficking charges Frankfurt returns to normal after WWII bomb defused WASHINGTON: A hedge fund billionaire has been arrested on sex trafficking charges in the New FRANKFURT AM MAIN: Thousands of residents in German city Frankfurt were free to return to their News York area, after having long been followed by accusations of molesting young girls, US media homes on Sunday afternoon after authorities reported that an unexploded World War II bomb found reported. Jeffrey Epstein, who is expected to appear before a federal magistrate on Monday, was close to the European Central Bank headquarters had been defused. in brief arrested on Saturday at a New Jersey airport after arriving from Paris in his private jet. “We did it! The World War II bomb in the Ostend neighbourhood has been defused by the ordnance A source familiar with the case said Epstein was charged with one count of sex trafficking and disposal team. Roadblocks and evacuation zones have been lifted,” the city fire service tweeted. one count of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking. Epstein had long been the subject of accusa- Residential areas home to some 16,000 people within a roughly one-kilometre radius of the 500-kilo- tions of paying young girls for sexual massages at his Palm Beach, Florida mansion. (AFP) gramme (1,100 pound) bomb were evacuated. (AFP) US urges Germany to send ground troops to Syria to fight IS

AFP Syria James Jeffrey told Ger- aircraft and other non-combat BERLIN man media including the Die The US request comes after Trump has repeatedly urged military support in Syria. Germany should consider US request Welt newspaper. Jeffrey, who Berlin to increase its defence spending, last month calling However Germany’s his- for troops in Syria, says Merkel ally THE United States on Sunday was visiting Berlin for Syria Germany ‘delinquent’ over its contributions to NATO’s budget tory makes military spending called for Germany to send talks, added that he expects an controversial, so the prospect BERLIN: A leading politician of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s ground troops to northern Syr- answer this month. of sending ground troops may Christian Democratic party has called for Germany to carefully ia, pushing Berlin to ramp up Last year US President pushing for increased military US-backed Kurdish forces provoke division in Chancellor look into a US request for Germany to support the fight against its military involvement in the Donald Trump declared vic- support from other members that expelled IS from northern Angela Merkel’s fragile coali- Islamic State with ground troops in Syria. fight against the Islamic State tory against IS and ordered of the international coalition Syria as they are increasingly tion government. The request shouldn’t be “rejected in a knee-jerk reaction,” group as Washington looks to the withdrawal of all 2,000 against IS. threatened by Turkey, and to The US request comes said Johann Wadephul, deputy leader of the parliamentary withdraw from the region. American troops from Syria. “We are looking for vol- prevent a potential IS resur- after Trump has repeatedly caucus of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian “We want ground troops But a small number have unteers who want to take part gence in the war-torn country. urged Berlin to increase its Social Union (CSU). Wadephul argued in favour of continuing from Germany to partly re- remained in northeastern Syr- here and among other coali- The US is hoping Europe defence spending, last month Germany’s deployment of reconnaissance planes there. place our soldiers” in the area ia, an area not controlled by tion partners,” Jeffrey said. will help, pressuring Britain, calling Germany “delinquent” “In this region, it’s about our security and not American as part of the anti-IS coalition, the regime of President Bashar Washington has two goals France and Germany, which over its contributions to NA- security,” he said on Sunday. (DPA) US special representative on al-Assad, and Washington is in the region: to support the has so far deployed surveillance TO’s budget Greek PM Tsipras concedes defeat Trump administration in general election AFP ATHENS dysfunctional & inept, GREEK Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras admitted defeat on Sunday in a general election won handily by the conserva- tive New Democracy party af- says UK envoy to US ter over four years in opposi- tion, his office said. The result cuts short Kim Darroch attacks Tsipras’s bid to lead Greece Greek PM Alexis Tsipras. White House in on into the post-bailout era after presiding over its fraught will have a majority of 158 law- leaked memos rescue by international credi- makers in the 300-seat parlia- published by Mail tors at the height of the Euro- ment. Tsipras’s party will have pean debt crisis. Leftist Tsipras 86 seats. called New Democracy leader The final number will de- REUTERS Kyriakos Mitsotakis to congrat- pend on how smaller parties LONDON ulate him, a source in the prime fare. They need at least 3.0 minister’s office told AFP. percent of the vote to enter BRITAIN’S ambassador to the Early results from 40 per- parliament. The contents of at United States described Presi- cent of polling stations showed least one ballot box will likely dent Donald Trump’s admin- New Democracy scoring a be unaccounted for, after it istration as “dysfunctional”, crushing victory by nearly 40 was stolen by suspected anar- “clumsy” and “inept”, the Mail percent to over 31 percent for chists in Athens, police said. newspaper reported on Sun- Tsipras’s leftist Syriza party. New arrivals fighting to se- day, citing a series of confiden- “The result has been de- cure representation are Greek tial memos. termined... but we’ll be back,” Solution, a nationalist party In memos to the British outgoing finance minister Eu- formed by TV salesman Kyria- government which date from clid Tsakalotos told state TV kos Velopoulos, and MeRA25, 2017 to the present, Kim Dar- ERT. If the results are con- an anti-austerity party formed roch said Trump “radiates in- firmed, the 51-year-old Har- by maverick economist and security” and advises officials vard graduate and former Mc- former Greek finance minister in London that to deal with Kinsey consultant Mitsotakis Yanis Varoufakis. him effectively “you need to make your points simple, even blunt”. “We don’t really believe A supporter of President Donald Trump puts flags on a float after a rally for free speech at Freedom Plaza in Washington.(REUTERS) this administration is going British lawmakers weigh up to become substantially more nold) Schwarzenegger in the fi- how this apparent reversal of normal; less dysfunctional; nal scenes of The Terminator.” Trump ally Nigel Farage calls for his 2016 campaign promises options to block no-deal Brexit less unpredictable; less fac- A spokesman for the For- UK ambassador’s sacking would look come 2020,” Dar- tion riven; less diplomatically eign Office said the public roch wrote. REUTERS May’s Brexit deal was re- clumsy and inept,” Darroch would expect ambassadors LONDON: Outspoken eurosceptic and sup- “Just one more Iranian LONDON jected three times by parlia- wrote in one, according to the “to provide ministers with an porter of US President Donald Trump Nigel attack somewhere in the re- ment due to rebellions within newspaper. honest, unvarnished assess- Farage called for the British ambassador gion could trigger yet another BRITISH lawmakers from her own party and opposition In others, the newspa- ment of the politics in their to Washington to be sacked on Sunday Trump U-turn. Moreover, the both the ruling Conservatives to it from Northern Ireland’s per said he had described the country. Their views are not after he called the Trump administration loss of a single American life and opposition Labour on Democratic Unionist Party administration as “uniquely necessarily the views of minis- “clumsy” and “inept” in leaked memos. would probably make a criti- Sunday said they were looking (DUP), who prop up the Con- dysfunctional” and that media ters or indeed the government. “Kim Darroch is totally unsuitable for cal difference.” During a state at ways to prevent the coun- servative government. reports about White House But we pay them to be candid.” the job and the sooner he is gone the bet- visit to Britain last month, try’s next prime minister pur- Labour’s trade spokesman “knife fights” are “mostly true”. “It’s important that our ter,” Farage tweeted. He told the newspa- Trump was effusive about the suing a no-deal Brexit against Barry Gardiner said his party Darroch wrote that “we ambassadors can offer their per that Darroch was “the wrong person to “special relationship” between parliament’s wishes. would call a no confidence could also be at the beginning advice and for it to remain con- be the British ambassador” under a Trump the United States and Britain, Boris Johnson, the front- vote in the government when of a downward spiral, rather fidential. Our team in Wash- administration because he is “globalist in outlook, totally op- promising a “phenomenal” runner to succeed Theresa May it believed enough Conserva- than just a rollercoaster: some- ington have strong relations posed to the Trump doctrine.” Darroch’s decision to “speculate trade deal after Britain leaves as prime minister this month, tives would support it. Several thing could emerge that leads with the White House and no about Trump’s alleged involvement with Russia shows him to be the European Union. has said Britain must leave Conservatives have said they to disgrace and downfall.” doubt these will withstand totally unsuitable,” Farage added. (DPA) The Mail on Sunday re- the European Union on Oct 31 would consider voting to try But he also warned British such mischievous behaviour.” ported that in a message sent with or without a deal. He may to bring down a government officials not to write Trump off, The Foreign Office later said after that visit, Darroch said find his hands tied, however, as which was pursuing a ‘no deal’. saying there was a “credible a formal investigation into the tration over Trump’s decision had changed his mind “didn’t that the president and his team the Conservatives do not have Other Conservatives said path” to him winning a second leak would take place. to call off a military strike on stand up”. had been “dazzled” by the visit a majority in parliament and they were looking at ways they term in office. He said Trump In a memo written last Iran, and that the president “It’s more likely that he and Britain might be “flavour most lawmakers in parliament could try and block a no-deal may “emerge from the flames, month, Darroch described citing the number of predicted was never fully on board and of the month” but “this is still oppose a no-deal Brexit. exit through legislation. battered but intact, like (Ar- confusion within the adminis- casualties as the reason he that he was worried about the land of America First”. Migrants disembark in Italy after rescue boat defies ban

AFP maso Stella is being investi- would raise the maximum fine ROME gated for allegedly aiding ille- Pope Francis calls for humanitarian to one million euros. gal immigration, according to corridors to protect migrants “I do not authorise any DOZENS of shipwrecked mi- the Italian news agency Agi. landing for those who couldn’t grants disembarked in Italy A third boat that had also VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis said prayers on Sunday for victims care less about Italian laws and early on Sunday after their res- been waiting off Lampedusa, of the bombing of a migrant centre in Libya last week and called help the people smugglers,” cue boat docked on the island the German charity Sea-Eye’s for concerted action to create extensive humanitarian corridors Salvini tweeted late Saturday. of Lampedusa, the second ves- vessel Alan Kurdi carrying 65 to prevent similar tragedies. An air strike hit a detention centre Mediterranea said it had sel in a week to defy efforts to migrants, was sailing towards housing mainly African migrants in Tripoli last Tuesday, killing sailed to the only possible safe stop them by far-right Interior Malta on Sunday. The charity dozens and wounding many more. port for landing, citing “in- Minister Matteo Salvini. said it could not “wait until the “The international community cannot put up with such grave tolerable hygiene conditions Some 41 people were final- state of emergency prevails” in acts,” the Pope said in his weekly Angelus in Rome. Pope Fran- aboard” in a tweet on Saturday. ly allowed to step off migrant a message on Twitter. cis also called for prayers for those caught up in recent attacks Authorities on Lampedusa rescue charity Mediterranea’s “Now it has to be proven in Afghanistan, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. (REUTERS) in late June seized a rescue Italian-flagged Alex, which whether the European gov- ship belonging to German aid arrived at the port on Satur- ernments stand by Italy’s at- group Sea-Watch, which had day in an overnight operation titude. Human lives are not a fines of up to 50,000 euros waters without authorisation”. forced its way into port with that saw the ship temporarily bargaining chip,” it added. ($57,000) for the captain, After the Alex reached dozens of rescued migrants on A banner reading ‘Welcome in Lampedusa’ as migrants disembark a seized by authorities. Salvini last month issued owner and operator of a ves- port, the populist deputy board, and arrested its captain rescue boat in the port of Lampedusa, Italy, on Sunday. (REUTERS) The boat’s captain Tom- a decree that would bring sel “entering Italian territorial prime minister said that he Carola Rackete. Al Najada Hotel: Where modernity meets Arabian hospitality PAGE 12

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Coeure backs Deutsche Bank set to slash 18,000 Lagarde for ECB top job after criticism jobs by 2022 in sweeping overhaul REUTERS AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FRANCE

The bank said the layoffs would reduce annual costs by six billion euros ($6.7 billion) over the same period EUROPEAN Central Bank policymaker Benoit Coeure AFP defended on Sunday the FRANKFURT AM MAIN nomination of outgoing In- ternational Monetary Fund GERMANY’S biggest lender head Christine Lagarde to Deutsche Bank said Sunday lead the ECB, calling her it would cut 18,000 jobs by ‘Bad bank’ unit “uniquely qualified” after 2022, as the former leading critics said she lacked rel- light of the country’s financial The group will also create a evant experience. sector looks to escape years of so-called ‘bad bank’ unit to Lagarde, former French turmoil. host some 74 billion euros of finance minister and IMF di- The slashing of around low-quality assets, notably rector since 2011, was tapped one in five of its workforce, to those linked to derivatives by European leaders last 74,000 employees, is an un- transactions -- highly week to replace Mario Draghi precedented round of depar- speculative financial products at the ECB. tures for Deutsche. Some commentators have The bank said the layoffs been quick to point out how- would reduce annual costs by ing in the fat profits of former ever that she is not a trained six billion euros ($6.7 billion) years. economist and has no experi- over the same period. Especially in the US, it was ence in central banking, un- “Today we have announced for years plagued by lawsuits like her predecessor. the most fundamental trans- and scandals, including some “Christine Lagarde is formation of Deutsche Bank linked to the so-called “Pan- uniquely qualified to lead in decades,” chief executive ama Papers” leak of sensitive the ECB at a time when chal- Christian Sewing said, dub- documents about offshore lenges are both internal and bing the scheme “a restart for dealings. external to the eurozone,” Deutsche Bank”. On top of the rank-and- Coeure told journalists on the The lender did not imme- file cuts, Deutsche is also re- sidelines of an economic con- diately make clear where the building its board, sending ference in southern France. axe would fall. away compliance chief Sylvie “She knows how the But with executives look- Matherat and two other ex- global economy works. She ing to find synergies in the ecutives. knows how Europe works. integration of subsidiary The group will also create And she knows how to talk to Postbank and central infra- a so-called “bad bank” unit financial markets,” he added. structure roles, many jobs are to host some 74 billion euros Lagarde’s nomination likely to go in home country of low-quality assets, notably has reinforced financial mar- Germany. A man walks past by the British headquarters of the German Deutsche Bank in London. (File photo) (EPA) those linked to derivatives ket expectations of more The new round of job cuts transactions -- highly specula- monetary policy easing if comes on top of some 6,000 structuring could be a last As markets closed on Fri- Since he took the helm in on the agenda since May. tive financial products. needed, pulling bond yields already carried out over the chance for Deutsche after day, Deutsche was worth 15 early 2018, Sewing has at- Sunday’s announcements Deutsche’s woes are a mi- lower. past yer. much-hyped merger talks with billion euros ($17 billion), tempted to refocus the sprawl- target the once-proud divi- crocosm of a struggling Ger- A lawyer by training, La- Bosses expect the restruc- crosstown rival Commerzbank placing it firmly at the back ing group on stable revenue- sion. man banking sector that was garde was France’s finance turing plan to sap second- fell through earlier this year. of the pack in a European in- generating business areas, Deutsche will stop almost once widely envied. minister under then president quarter results by some three Negotiations collapsed dustry dominated by the likes including retail banking and all share trading activity, and Last year, more than Nicolas Sarkozy until she left billion euros this year, making despite the backing of the of HSBC (165 billion euros), so-called transaction banking is in talks with France’s BNP 32,000 jobs were cut in the to lead the IMF, where her for a net loss of 2.8 billion. finance ministry in Berlin, Spain’s Banco Santander (69 for businesses. Paribas to sell off some of its industry, or 5.4 percent of the reputation as a shrewd navi- Over the whole year, which feared seeing a vital link billion) and France’s BNP Par- Meanwhile Deutsche’s business and staff in the field. total workforce of 565,000, ac- gator of international power Deutsche is likely to plunge in the financing of the coun- ibas (54 billion). focus has shifted from its at- On Friday, Garth Ritchie, cording to Barkow Consulting politics has grown. back into the red after a brief try’s economy bought up from “Deutsche plays in the first tempt to compete with US- the head of Deutsche’s South figures. Lagarde was due to give flirtation with profitability in abroad. division, and should lay the based global giants back to African investment banking Bosses complain that low a speech on Friday at the 2018. Over the past four years, foundations for things to stay its home turf of Germany and unit, was first out of the door. interest rates in the eurozone, economic conference in Aix- The bank does not plan to the firm’s market capitalisa- that way” over the weekend, Europe. The unit’s business had sluggish economic growth and en-Provence where Coeure pay out dividends this year or tion has fallen by 75 percent, urged economy minister Peter In particular, tough cuts fallen back by 20 percent in competition from new online spoke, but cancelled her next. making it a potential target for Altmaier in the tabloid-style to the former flagship invest- the first quarter of 2018 alone, platforms are sapping their public appearance after her - Last chance? -The re- takeovers by bigger fish. Bild’s Sunday edition. ment banking unit have been and it was no longer bring- performance. nomination last week. African leaders to launch ‘historic’ free trade deal

push for a greater UN securi- With Nigeria and Benin’s signatures, 54 Key deal ty force to address the terror of the 55 AU member countries have now threat. The AU estimates that the The countries hope to ac- signed onto the deal, except Eritrea deal will lead to a tivate Chapter VII of the UN 60-percent boost in Charter, a Nigerien security AFP true, the founding fathers intra-African trade by 2022 source told AFP. The chapter NIAMEY must be proud,” said Faki, allows for the UN Security adding that AfCFTA would Council to determine a threat AFRICAN nations will of- create “the greatest trading Amaka Anku, Africa ana- to peace and propose meas- ficially launch a landmark area in the world”. lyst at Eurasia group, de- ures, including military de- trade agreement at an African Niger’s President Maham- scribed the deal as a positive ployment, to deal with it. Union summit in Niger on adou Issoufou hailed it as “the step but said implementing “No prosperity, no in- Sunday, with the long sought- greatest historical event for the AfCFTA was still “a long tegration is possible with- after agreement hailed as a the African continent since way from taking off”. out peace,” said Faki, who historic step towards “peace the creation of the Organisa- The AU estimates that the stressed the importance of an and prosperity” across the tion of African Unity in 1963,” deal will lead to a 60-percent AU Peace Fund launched in continent. referring to the AU’s prede- boost in intra-African trade 2018 to finance security ac- The deal, which African cessor. by 2022. tivities and called on member leaders hope will create the With Nigeria and Benin’s At the moment, African states to fulfil their financial world’s largest free trade signatures, 54 of the 55 AU countries trade only about promises. area, was given a boost when member countries have now Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat delivers a speech during the 16 percent of their goods and So far, only $116 million Nigeria and Benin’s presi- signed onto the deal, with Eri- African Union (AU) summit in Niamey on Sunday. (AFP) services among one another, has been received for the en- dents signed on to rapturous trea the only holdout. compared to 65 percent with visaged $400-million fund. applause on Sunday at the Around 4,500 delegates required ratification by at hammadu Buhari would sign AU Trade and Industry Com- European countries. Niamey was under high two-day summit in Niger’s and guests -- including 32 least 22 countries. the landmark agreement the missioner Albert Muchanga Also on the summit agen- surveillance, with summit capital Niamey. heads of state and more than The deal was buoyed deal, “opening Africa up to told AFP, as countries needed da is security -- an issue af- facilities subjected to strict After 17 years of tough ne- 100 ministers -- attended the when Nigeria, Africa’s most abundant opportunities”. time to adapt to the agreed flicting the Sahel in particu- access controls and a heavy gotiations, the AU is expected AU summit in Niamey, which populous country and larg- “We weren’t dragged into changes. lar. security presence. to launch the “operational has been revamped and est economy, announced this this, we are a leading advo- An official start date was Summit host Niger has “We have a special unit phase” of the African Conti- boasts a brand-new airport, week it would join the pact cate,” Osakwe told AFP. “But expected to be agreed by faced constant attacks by ji- of several thousand men” on nental Free Trade Area (Af- upgraded roads, and new ho- alongside Benin after hav- it is about assessing how to heads of state on Sunday. hadist groups. duty, said Defence Minister CFTA) later in the day in what tels for the occasion. ing unexpectedly pulled back make it work for Nigeria and However there are still key Its fellow members in Mohamed Bazoum. AU commission chairman The agreement was for- from the agreement last year. indeed the continent.” issues that need to be ironed the G5-Sahel security pact The leaders were also set Moussa Faki said would be a malised at the end of April Nigeria’s chief trade ne- State trade ministers have out, such as setting common -- Chad, Mali, Burkina Faso to discuss boosting intelli- “historic” moment. when the agreement crossed gotiator Ambassador Chiedu agreed the zone should be criteria to determine rules of and Mauritania -- will seek gence cooperation and the “An old dream is coming the launch threshold, which Osakwe said President Mu- operational from July 2020, origin for traded products. backing at the AU summit to global migration crisis. www.guide.com.qa  Monday, July 8, 2019

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Flyadeal ditches grounded Boeing MAX for Airbus Fed faces tougher task AFP will operate an all-A320 fleet. RIYADH “flyadeal announces a significant growth in deciding US rate cuts to its fleet, with an order for 30 A320 NEO SAUDI budget carrier flyadeal has withdrawn aircraft, and options for a further 20 A320 a provisional order for Boeing’s grounded 737 NEO family aircraft,” the carrier said, adding Markets are betting the Fed’s next move will be its first rate cut since the financial crisis MAX jets, the US plane maker said Sunday, that deliveries will begin in 2021. as the airline confirmed a new order for Air- “This is in response to continuing growth REUTERS back. Businesses’ spending on bus A320 aircraft. in passenger demand across domestic, re- NEW YORK machines and other equipment is “We understand that flyadeal will not gional and international routes.” tepid, but employers keep hiring finalise its commitment to the 737 MAX at Boeing is under global scrutiny after US employers are hiring workers, hotel maids, electricians, daycare this time given the airline’s schedule require- crashes of 737 MAX planes operated by Ethi- but that is only making the Fed- providers and other workers. ments,” a Boeing spokesman said. opian Airlines and Lion Air that claimed a to- eral Reserve’s job harder. They are also paying them more. The carrier’s provisional order was tal of 346 lives. On Friday, the Labor Depart- Average hourly earnings rose at for “up to 50 MAXs -- commitment for 30 The MAX was grounded globally after the ment said nonfarm employers a 3.1 percent-a-year pace. A May and then options for 20 more”, the Boeing Ethiopian Airlines crash in March and there added 224,000 jobs last month payroll gain of 72,000 now seems spokesman added. is still no firm timetable for returning the - the most in five months, and like a fluke rather than a sign of In a separate statement, flyadeal said it planes to service. not the kind of labor market that deterioration. would normally cause the US Those are not the proto- central bank to cut interest rates. typical conditions for a rate cut. Continuing jobs gains make Unemployment at 3.7 percent Fed policymakers’ debate over is near its lowest levels since whether the economy needs 1969 and policymakers have stimulus even more difficult, traditionally seen job gains setting up a possible standoff with low unemployment posing with markets at their July 30-31 A ‘now hiring’ sign is posted in the window of a Walgreens store in San inflation risks. meeting. Francisco recently. (AFP) Economists have grown less “They are in a bit of a bind,” confident in models that forecast said Karim Basta, chief econo- notably cited a strengthening jobs report. Markets still see a an inverse relationship between mist at III Capital Management. jobs market and described recent rate cut this month as a near-cer- unemployment and inflation. “On the surface, the data, in my weak inflation as due to “transi- tainty, though they largely priced The core personal consumption opinion, doesn’t really support tory influences.” out chances for an aggressive expenditures index is running at an imminent cut, but markets Markets are overwhelmingly half-percentage-point cut. 1.6 percent a year, short of the are expecting it, and I do think betting the Fed’s next move will “A rate cut in July is still Fed’s 2 percent goal. In his press there’s a risk at this stage that be its first rate cut since the fi- all but inevitable,” said Luke conference last month, Powell they disappoint.” nancial crisis a decade ago. Presi- Bartholomew, investment dropped references to weak infla- Meanwhile, the Fed is send- dent Donald Trump on Friday strategist for Aberdeen Stand- tion as “transitory.” ing fairly optimistic economic renewed demands for lower rates ard Investments. Some policymakers think a signals after opening up the pos- to strengthen the economy. “Employment growth re- rate cut could lift inflation ex- sibility of cuts last month, when Fed Chairman Jerome Pow- mains a bright spot amid a fairly pectations, reducing chances they cited muted inflation pres- ell, who will testify before Con- mixed bag of US data and yet of more drastic rate cuts being sures and an economic outlook gress on Wednesday and Thurs- markets have come to expect a needed later. clouded by a US trade war and day, has rep eatedly said the Fed cut now so (they) will fall out of With rates at 2.25 per- slower global growth. makes decisions independently bed if they don’t get one.” cent-2.50 percent, policymakers In its semi-annual report to from markets and the White The US has not resolved its have less room to cut before they Congress, the Fed on Friday re- House, but failing to deliver trade dispute with China, but the resort to unconventional meas- peated its pledge to “act as appro- a cut could cause a stock and two countries agreed last week- ures. A cut could also reduce the priate” to sustain the economic short-term bond selloff and hurt end to resume trade talks, put- Fed’s firepower in the case of a expansion, with possible rate the economy. ting off new tariffs. more severe downturn and signal cuts in coming months, but they US rates futures fell after the There are still signs of a pull- greater concern about the future. Jaguar Land Rover to build electric cars in UK REUTERS UK’s 1.5 million cars last year, will The announcement gives a bureaucracy. LONDON make a range of electrified vehi- boost to Britain’s automotive sec- But it has signed a deal with cles at its Castle Bromwich plant tor hit this year by Honda and workers at the Castle Bromwich JAGUAR Land Rover is making in central England, beginning Ford’s plans to close factories. factory to go from a five-day to a multi-million pound invest- with its luxury saloon, the XJ. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has a four-day working week with ment to build electric vehicles in “The future of mobility is highlighted the dangers of a no- the same amount of hours which Britain, in a major boost for the electric and, as a visionary Brit- deal Brexit and the need to main- should allow the plant to operate UK government and a sector hit ish company, we are committed tain frictionless trade with the more efficiently. by the slump in diesel sales and to making our next generation European Union, echoing warn- Three of JLR’s four European Brexit uncertainty. of zero-emission vehicles in the ings from the industry that just- car plants are in Britain, giving it Britain’s biggest car compa- UK,” Chief Executive Ralf Speth in-time production could be hit limited capacity elsewhere on the ny, which built 30 percent of the said on Friday. by customs delays and additional continent. Rapinoe emerges a star as USA lift women’s World Cup MONDAY, JULY 8, 2019 PAGE 14

Madagascar edge Congo on penalties WIMBLEDON to keep AFCON dream run alive PAGE 14 THE CHAMPIONSHIPS Qatar Prix Jean Prat a huge success at Deauville in France

Abdulmalik crowns winners; Too Darn Hot storms home in Gr 1 Prix

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AS part of the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club’s (QREC) strategy to enhance Qatar’s presence at the world’s top racing events, the Qatar Prix Jean Prat was run at Deauville in France on Sunday. The 2019 renewal of the Group 1 race, reserved for three-year-olds over 1,400 metres, was the feature event of the fully-sponsored eight- race day. QREC Board Mem- Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QREC) Board Member Ahmad Mohammed al Abdulmalik presented the ber Ahmad Mohammed al Jockey Lanfranco Fettori guides Too Darn Hot to victory in the Qatar Prix Jean Prat race at Deauville (France). trophies to the Qatar Prix Jean Prat winners at Deauville in France on Sunday. Abdulmalik was present at the meeting and presented the amount in hand. It was the Prix Jean Prat at Deauville, Far Above wins listed rick-Joseph (PJ) McDonald thinking of him in terms of man mare Joplin won the sec- trophies to the winners. colt’s first win since taking France on Sunday. Qatar Prix Kistena said: “He’s a very good horse being a miler. However, he’s a ond listed race. the Dewhurst Stakes (Gr1) as Frankie Dettori lauded The day included two listed and has so much speed. The sprinter through and through. Although she appeared Too Darn Hot returns to 7 a juvenile. It also marked the Too Darn Hot’s perfomance. races and the James Tate-sad- initial pace wasn’t strong He still has a lot to prove in very late on the scene, she was furlongs with stylish win colt’s return to 1,400 metres, “He has a lot of speed”, dled Far Above was the winner enough for him. However, terms of becoming a Gr 1 class able to snatch victory from Too Darn Hot was the hot fa- having been tried over longer he said. of the first of them; namely once he got going, I knew I was performer, but he is on the Silvery Mist and open her ac- vourite in the Qatar Prix Jean trips when his stamina was “He really picked up pace Qatar Prix Kistena. It is his going to win. right track and exudes qual- count at Listed level in the Qa- Prat. And the Lord Lloyd Web- found wanting. when asked to quicken. I think third win in his four career “I don’t think he should ity. I hope that he continues to tar Prix de la Calonne – Fonds ber-owned and John Gosden- Following Enable’s vic- that he will stay a mile on a flat starts and his first listed suc- step back in trip – and I’m of remain fit and well”. Européen de l’Élevage. trained winner barely broke tory in the Gr 1 Coral Eclipse track. We will mull matters cess so far. Al Shaqab Racing’s the opinion that he (would The winner was held up sweat. Given a very good ride at Sandown, UK, on Sat- over with John Gosden, but Duhail was the runner-up un- be better off) stepping up in Joplin wins listed Qatar for as long as possible by Lan- by Lanfranco Dettori, the colt urday, the duo – Gosden- I’m of the opinion that a race der jockey Vincent Cheminaud grade when the tempo will be Prix De La Calonne - Fonds franco Dettori before going for stormed home in the final Dettori made a quick-double such as the Prix Jacques Le for trainer A. Fabre. stronger. It wasn’t that long Européen de l’Élevage a gap in the final 400 metres 400 metres and won with any fire by landing the Gr 1 Qatar Marois would suit.” The winning jockey, Pat- ago that when we were still The D. Fechner-saddled Ger- and landing the title.

WIMBLEDON Gritty Gauff faces Overdrive Racing’s Attiyah holds first toughest challenge as Halep awaits after short Silk Way opening stage

MERICAN teenager Cori is the same.” Eight-times ‘Coco’ Gauff has captured Wimbledon champion Roger the hearts of fans with Federer also took notice of the Aher dream run to Wim- youngster’s mentality in her bledon’s fourth round but a debut Grand Slam. stern examination awaits in “I was terrible at 15, couldn’t the form of seventh seed Si- be on a court for longer than mona Halep on Monday. an hour-and-a-half. I would The 15-year-old’s popular- walk away,” Federer said. “She ity has soared off the charts in seems developed, she’s mov- a memorable week at the All ing great. It’s one of her great England Club, with organisers strengths. And her mind, which also recognising her potential is not usually the case when you to grab attention and giving look at younger players.” her a Centre Court match-up Halep’s baseline play could in the third round. prove difficult for Gauff to Gauff did not disappoint, overcome as some of her fore- saving two match points to hand returns have been pun- beat Polona Hercog 3-6 7-6(7) ished in the first week, while 7-5, and similarities with com- the Romanian’s backhand is a patriot Jennifer Capriati, who force to be reckoned with. broke into the top 10 at the age Halep said she had never of 14, became harder to ignore. watched the teenager play be- Although Capriati strug- fore and had expected Hercog to Qatar’s ace rallyist Nasser Saleh al Attiyah crosses the start line of the 2019 Silk Way Rally in the city of Irkutsk in Siberia, Russia, on Sunday. gled with fame at a young age, go through but Gauff has already Gauff appears to have both done her homework on the 2018 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK that it was such a short stage feet firmly planted on the French Open champion. BAIKALSK (RUSSIA) pushed the Dutchman down ground, drawing praise from “I watch her a lot,” Gauff to 23rd overall, but he will be 23-times Grand Slam winner said. While Martina Hingis OVERDRIVE Racing held first looking to leap back into the Serena Williams who has been and Monica Seles won Grand and third positions after the top five on the first of the long- impressed by her maturity. Slams at the age of 16, the opening stage of the 2019 Silk er stages on Monday. “I would be wrong to... level-headed Gauff has paid Way Rally between the East- The event got underway on give her advice. She’s doing little attention to suggestions ern Siberian city of Irkutsk Saturday afternoon with the great,” Williams said. “There that she is the next big thing in and the nearby town of Bai- ceremonial start ceremony in are some 15-year-olds, like women’s tennis. kalsk on Sunday. Speransky Square in the cen- me, who wouldn’t know what “I don’t really believe in The opening day offered tre of Irkutsk. to do at Wimbledon. fate and destiny... you can a short competitive section of Tomorrow (Monday), “Then you have Coco... change your own world,” 50.87km in a day’s route of teams will tackle a selective (who is) on a different level. she said. 255.53km on a track through section of 212.02km in a She’s totally capable and “I take it just one tourna- the Russian ‘Taiga’ forest. day’s route of 413.63km be- ready. Not every 15-year-old ment at a time.” (REUTERS) Competitors then stayed tween the town of Baikalsk in the small industrial town Nasser al Attiyah (centre) and co-driver Matthieu Baumel (2nd left) at the start of the Silk Way Rally. and Ulan-Ude in Russia be- of Baikalsk, which was only fore the route crosses the founded in 1961 with the ahead over the coming nine frontier into neighbouring opening of a paper mill at 2019 SILK WAY RALLY days and Saudi Arabia’s Ya- Mongolia on Tuesday. nearby Lake Baikal. The town POSITIONS AFTER SS1 zeed al Rajhi and German Located in Eastern Sibe- is situated in the Slyudyansky 1. Nasser Saleh al Attiyah (QAT)/Matthieu Baumel (FRA) Toyota Hilux Overdrive 29min 24sec navigator Dirk von Zitzewitz ria, Ulan-Ude is the capital district of the Irkutsk Oblast. 2. Jerome Pelichet (FRA)/Pascal Larroque (FRA) Optimus 31min 56sec settled into third place just 37 city of the Republic of Bury- Qatar’s Nasser Saleh al 3. Yazeed al Rajhi (SAU)/Dirk von Zitzewitz (DEU) Toyota Hilux Overdrive 32min 33sec seconds behind Pelichet. atia and is located 100km 4. Wang Xiang (CHN)/Yang Tao (CHN) Volkswagen Tarek 32min 51sec Attiyah and his French co- 5. Yungang Zi (CHN)/Zengrong Wang (CHN) Hanwei SMG Buggy 33min 43sec Dutchman Erik van Loon southeast of Lake Baikal on driver Matthieu Baumel 6. Matthieu Serradori (FRA)/Fabian Lurquin (BEL) Century CR6 34min 00sec teamed up with Frenchman the confluence of the Uda and carded a time of 29min 24sec 23. Erik Van Loon (NLD)/Sebastien Delaunay (FRA) Toyota Hilux Overdrive 37min 43sec Sebastien Delaunay for the Selenga rivers. Cori Gauff of the U.S. and Britain’s Jay Clarke during their first round on the opening timed test to first time in the third Toyota The event finishes in Dun- mixed doubles match against Sweden’s Robert Lindstedt and Latvia’s carve out a slender advan- Frenchman Jerome Pelichet. ing any mistakes with such a Hilux and lost a few minutes huang, China, on Tuesday, Jelena Ostapenko at Wimbledon on Saturday. (REUTERS) tage of 2min 32sec over the It was a case of not mak- long and daunting challenge to their leading rivals. The fact July 16. 14 Monday, July 8, 2019 Sports USA eves all the way, lift Cup again AFCON games severely damaged by ‘beoutQ’ piracy

HE Confédération Af- which is causing severe dam- ricaine de Football age to the rights of CAF and (CAF) has witnessed all rights granted by con- a new major hacking tracts to its official broad- Toperation committed cast partners, and first and by the pirate television plat- foremost beIN Sports and form called “beoutQ”, which the Egyptian host television its flagship competition is of the Competition, consid- victim, the final tournament ering the territorial zone on of the Total Africa Cup of which the pirate broadcasts Nations organized in Egypt of beoutQ are focusing. from 21 June to 19 July The broadcasting rights 2019. granted by CAF on an ex- Television broadcasts of clusive basis to its official all 36 matches in the group broadcast partners are phase were fraudulently di- matched by important fi- verted and made available nancial contributions that on beoutQ, with the support ensure the financing and of the satellite provider Ar- development of African The USA team celebrates after winning the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 final against The Netherlands in Lyon, France, on Sunday.(EPA-EFE) absat. Arabsat has refused to football competitions and its obey the requests for taking member associations. down the illegal transmis- CAF strongly condemns Rapinoe bags Player of the Tournament award as USA become only second nation to defend title sions. the acts of piracy commit- Only beIN Sports has a ted by BeoutQ that directly DPA spot on the hour, and Lavelle’s It is ridiculous.” scare, but their main weapon minute penalty to move level contract from CAF to broad- threaten the ambitions of BERLIN run and pinpoint shot on 69 The US had scored in was balls down the channels for with Morgan on six goals at cast, on an exclusive basis valorization, influence and minutes settled matters. the first 12 minutes of every the speedy Lineth Beerensteyn the top of the scoring charts. and with the right to sub- development of the African THE United States retained This World Cup has been previous game at this World to chase. They have the same number of license, the matches of the football and CAF. their Women’s World Cup title widely acclaimed as the best Cup. But the Dutch, in their However, they failed to cre- assists, but Rapinoe takes the Total Africa Cup of Nations, Therefore, CAF urges after Megan Rapinoe’s pen- women’s tournament ever in first ever World Cup final, ate clear-cut chances to excite Golden Boot because of fewer EGYPT 2019 on the coun- BeoutQ to put an end to alty and a fine finish from Rose terms of performances and restricted them in a cagey the sea of orange-clad fans in minutes played. tries of North Africa and these piracy acts. CAF also Lavelle sealed a 2-0 win over global interest. The final opening quarter. the stands. It was soon 2-0 when Middle East, in particular, intends, in compliance with European champions the Neth- lacked sparkle, but favour- Julie Ertz then had the first Ertz headed just wide at the Lavelle lit up Lyon with a superb while the Egyptian channel its statutory missions, to erlands on Sunday. ites the US still emerged as big chance following a corner start of the second period as solo run, shimmy and shot. Time Sport Channel, as the join the steps taken by the In a packed stadium in deserved winners. but her rasping shot was well the US continued to dominate, The US missed further host television of the Com- main rights holders harmed Lyon, the US secured their re- “This is just an amazing parried by Sari van Veenendaal. if not quite producing some of chances as the Dutch left gaps in petition, is authorized by (including FIFA, UEFA, cord-extending fourth triumph group of players but an even The Netherlands goalkeep- the flowing football they have defence in a bid to get back into CAF to broadcast the games AFC, Liga, Premier League overall and became only the better group of people,” US er then diverted Alex Morgan’s showcased in France. the game. But they never really by free terrestrial television and Bundesliga) and to take second nation after Germany to coach Jill Ellis told Fox TV. flick onto the post and expertly Morgan then tumbled in the came close and the US eased to throughout the territory of all necessary measures and successfully defend the trophy. “This is unbelievable. I have saved the US forward’s stinging box after a clumsy challenge by another famous victory. Egypt. actions against entities that Captain Rapinoe, who re- no words.” effort soon after as the US in- Stefanie van der Gragt. The ref- Forward Rapinoe said pre- beoutQ is broadcast commit, or are complicit in turned to the starting line-up Player of the match and creased the pressure. eree was called to the monitor viously she would refuse to go to throughout the Middle East the commission of, these pi- after a hamstring problem ruled the tournament Rapinoe Barcelona winger Lieke by the video assistant and then a White House reception in pro- and North Africa, and is also racy acts, including proceed- her out of the semi-final win added: “It’s surreal, I don’t Martens was declared fit for awarded the spot-kick. test at President Donald Trump available across the world, ings. (CAFONLINE.COM) over England, netted from the know how to feel right now. the Netherlands after an injury Rapinoe converted the 61st if the US retained their title. Spain’s Rahm seals Irish Madagascar edge Congo on penalties, stay alive Open title on final day AFP Britt Assombalonga re- “This decision comes as a REUTERS first two days. I couldn’t hole ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT placed the injured Jonathan moral responsibility although LAHINCH the putts,” Rahm said. Bolingi in the lone change to the the Football Association did “The weekend was the AFRICA Cup of Nations debu- DR Congo side that trounced not neglect its duties towards SPAIN’S Jon Rahm clinched complete opposite, putts roll- tants Madagascar kept their re- Zimbabwe 4-0, with captain the national squad and of- his second Irish Open title ing in from everywhere. I felt markable run going on Sunday Youssouf Mulumbu describing fered complete financial and with an impressive final round really confident and I knew I with a penalty shootout victory their qualification as a “miracle” moral support to it,” Abu of 62 to seal a two-shot victory could do something. I knew I over the Democratic Republic of following two opening losses. Reida said. on Sunday. had to do it to have a chance. Congo after a 2-2 draw to secure Madagascan President He added that all the tech- Rahm started the fourth “I kept looking at the lead- a place in the quarter-finals. Andry Rajoelina chartered a nical team of the Pharaohs have day at the Lahinch Golf Club erboard and looking up and Ibrahim Amada’s wonder 480-seater plane to take fans been fired for “disappointing” five shots behind overnight after 10 I’m like, ‘okay, let’s strike put Madagascar ahead to Egypt. Egyptian football fans. leader Robert Rock but eight get a good run’. And that ea- just nine minutes in at Alex- Egypt, the most successful birdies and an eagle on the gle on 12 just got me going.” andria Stadium but DR Congo Egyptian FA head quits, team in Nations Cup history, 12th hole catapulted him to England’s Andy Sullivan and responded swiftly as China- sacks coach after Cup exit suffered a stunning 1-0 defeat the top of the leaderboard. Austria’s Bernd Wiesberger, based forward Cedric Bakambu Madagascar’s players celebrate their Round of 16 win over DR Congo The head of the Egyptian Foot- by South Africa on Saturday in His fourth-round score of who were both tied for fifth headed home his third goal in at the Alexandria Stadium in Egypt on Sunday. (AFP) ball Association (EFA), Hany a round-of-16 clash at Cairo In- 62, which took him to 16 un- after the third round, finished two matches. Abu Reida, resigned hours af- ternational Stadium. der for the tournament, also second. Madagascar captain Faneva nick Bolasie both blazed over pension forced Madagascar ter the Pharaohs’ elimination South Africa’s Thembinkosi tied his lowest European Tour Rock had a day to forget Andriatsima nodded the Indian for DR Congo in the shootout coach Nicolas Dupuis to alter from the African Nations Cup Lorch stunned thousands of round and was a huge turna- after his record-breaking 60 Ocean islanders back ahead as Madagascar prevailed 4-2 his line-up for the first time in under way in Egypt, the fed- home fans into silence with his round in form after he carded on Saturday, finishing tied for with a quarter-hour remaining with their reward a meeting the tournament with Rayan eration said on Sunday. 85th minute goal. The Phar- 67, 71 and 64 in the opening fourth with compatriot Eddie only for Chancel Mbemba to with four-time winners Ghana Raveloson deputising in mid- He also invited all members aohs, who have claimed the title three rounds. Pepperell and Spain’s Rafa Ca- haul DR Congo level at a corner or 2004 champions Tunisia for field for a team that shocked of the EFA board to resign and a record seven times, had been “My game was in great brera Bello, with a par score in in the final minute. a place in the semi-finals. Nigeria 2-0 to advance as group sacked the coaching team led by one of the hot favourites to win form, it just didn’t show the the final round. Marcel Tisserand and Yan- Marco Ilaimaharitra’s sus- winners. Mexican Javier Aguirre. the tournament. Messi blasts Copa America ‘corruption’ after red card

AFP the center-back shepherded SAO PAULO the ball out of play. CONMEBOL slams Messi’s claims A furious Medel responded ARGENTINA’S Lionel Messi could be in hot water after the South LIONEL Messi hit out at “cor- by chest-bumping Messi twice Corruption and the American football federation vehemently defended itself over his ruption and the referees” at in an incident that probably referees are claims of “corruption” during the Copa America. the Copa America after he was merited no more than a single preventing people The five-times World Player of the Year was already upset by the harshly sent off as Argentina yellow card for the Chilean. refereeing in the semifinal loss to hosts Brazil and after boycotting secured third place with a 2-1 Incredibly, Paraguayan from enjoying the the medal ceremony on Saturday, he said: “We shouldn’t take part victory over Chile on Saturday. referee Mario Diaz de Vivar football and they’re in this corruption.” In a niggly and fractious showed the two captains the ruining it a bit. South American federation CONMEBOL hit back with a statement match, five-time Ballon d’Or red card. saying: “In football sometimes you win and sometimes you lose winner Messi and Chile cap- “Medel always goes to the Lionel Messi and a fundamental pillar of fair play is to accept the results with tain Gary Medel were given limit, but it wasn’t a red card loyalty and respect. The same goes for decisions of referees, who their marching orders eight for either of us. He (the ref- are human and will not always be perfect. It is unacceptable that minutes from half-time after eree) could have consulted as a result of incidents typical of competition, involving 12 teams, tangling on the goalline. VAR,” said Messi. all on equal terms, unfounded accusations have been launched Television replays of the VAR was the issue in Ar- that lack truth and question the integrity of the Copa America. incident suggested Messi had gentina’s defeat by Brazil as “These accusations represent a lack of respect for the competi- done little wrong. Messi and his team-mates tion, all the participating players and the hundreds of professionals “Corruption and the ref- twice felt they should have had of CONMEBOL, an institution that since 2016 has been working erees are preventing people a penalty, only for Ecuado- tirelessly to make transparent, professionalize and develop South from enjoying the football and ran referee Roddy Zambrano American football.” (DPA) they’re ruining it a bit,” said to not only wave away their the global star. claims but refuse to consult the Paraguayan referee Mario Diaz de Vivar shows the red card to Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Chile’s Gary Messi had already been an- video assistance. Medel during the Copa America third-place match at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on Saturday. (AFP) chalantly into the empty goal. gar was lucky to receive only gered by the refereeing during “Brazil were the hosts and Ten minutes later, Dy- a yellow card for a stamp on Argentina’s 2-0 semi-final loss they’re managing a lot in CON- he (the referee) said he liked to Messi, who remained meas- team to do so, although it looks bala doubled the lead with a Leandro Paredes that looked against Brazil, claiming the MEBOL these days, which talk and hoped that we’d have ured throughout, and Medel to tough to me,” he said. cool, dinked finish past the a far worse offence that either hosts were getting preferential makes it complicated” for a calm match, but at the first leave the field. In Sao Paulo, Sergio Ague- advancing Arias after taking a Messi’s or Medel’s. treatment from South Ameri- everyone else, Messi had said, incident he sent me off.” Messi, though, took aim at ro and Paulo Dybala scored the sumptuous Giovani Lo Celso Chile were handed a lifeline can football’s governing body while criticizing the referee. Medel could have few ar- hosts and arch rivals Brazil. first half goals that ensured through ball in his stride. when Lo Celso was adjudged CONMEBOL. That was something he felt guments as he reacted even “I think there’s no doubt victory for Argentina. By that time, Chile had to have brought down Charles Saturday’s match will be he paid for in this match. more angrily after seeing red that Brazil are going to be Messi had created the seen influential Manches- Aranguiz on the edge of the most remembered for the dou- “I think the dismissal was while players from both sides champions. The Copa is opening goal with a quickly- ter United forward Alexis penalty area, with Arturo Vidal ble sending-off and the melee over what I said. My words had squared up to each other and weighted towards Brazil and taken free-kick on 12 minutes, Sanchez limp off with a ham- slamming home the penalty on it sparked. repercussions, but you must the referee, who lost complete hopefully VAR and the refer- picking out Aguero’s clever di- string injury. 59 minutes. In what seemed an innocu- always be sincere,” he said af- control of the situation. ees will have nothing to look at agonal run before the forward After the dismissals, Chile Aguero came closest to ous clash, a frustrated Messi ter the victory over Chile. It took fully five minutes in the final and Peru can com- rounded goalkeeper Gabriel seemed in danger of losing scoring again but his chipped shoved Medel in the back as “Before the match started to calm the situation and get pete, because they have the Arias and passed the ball non- their heads and Erick Pul- finish hit Arias in the head. Sports Monday, July 8, 2019 15 beINSPIRED, Gen Amazing host QMMF chief attends FIA show on women’s sports growth Senate meeting in Paris QNA contribute to the develop- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Gultresa as well as an appear- the exposure they deserve. The importance of the initiative PARIS ment of motorsport. DOHA ance from PSG’s Nadia Nadim. FIFA Women’s World Cup – from France. Nadim said: “It Mannai expressed hap- The Generation Amazing which beIN recently distributed is extremely important to have QATAR Motor and Motorcycle piness at the special invita- IN line with its belief in the team invited beIN SPORTS’ across more countries than any female role models. If you look Federation (QMMF) President tion for the QMMF to attend power of broadcasting to in- star guest Lianne Sanderson to other global broadcaster – was up to people who have reached Abdulrahman al Mannai at- the meeting. “We appreciate spire the next generation of the Legacy Pavilion. the first beINSPIRED tourna- this high level, it shows you tended the annual meeting the invitation extended to athletes and fans to participate Later she participated in an ment aired on beIN SPORTS. that everything is possible in of the International Automo- the federation, in recogni- in sport regardless of gender, unforgettable coaching session The special show discussed life, you believe more in your- bile Federation (FIA) Senate, tion to Qatar’s international race or background – beIN at the Khalifa International Sta- several topics including the self as well”. which was held in Paris, at the reputation in the field of SPORTS, the leading global dium – one of the 2022 FIFA importance of role models, The guests also discussed Invitation of the FIA President motorsport” sports channel broadcast on World Cup stadiums. family support and the health the hugely successful FIFA Jean Todt. The invitation for He said that the FIA presi- Saturday a special programme Women’s World Cup 2019 and the Qatari federation came in dent valued the role played by highlighting beIN’s partner- the growth of women’s football light of the nation’s leader- QMMF President Abdulrahman Qatar as well as its attention to ship with Generation Amazing and sports in general. ship in the field of women’s al Mannai women’s sport and participa- and the importance of both This month’s 2019 Wim- empowerment in different tion in motorsport. He called initiatives in the growth of bledon Championship is the spheres, especially sports. meeting, the QMMF chief for the participation of women women’s sports. second beINSPIRED tourna- In the meeting, the FIA met with FIA President Jean in management and technical The beINSPIRED special ment aired on beIN SPORTS. Senate focused on discussing Todt and Prince Faisal bin matters in addition to partici- programme, which was pre- The collaboration is an- benefits of sports – as well as In addition to Wimbledon and the current status of women al Hussein, President of Jor- pating in races. sented by beIN’s Nicky Crosby other step in realising the im- the cultural differences and at- the FIFA Women’s World Cup, and the progress they re- dan’s Royal Automobile Club. “I met with the president on beIN SPORTS HD11 hosted portance of the beINSPIRED titudes towards girls playing beIN broadcasts thousands cently made in motorsport. The meeting discussed is- of the FIA and discussed England and Juventus forward global initiative to encourage football in the MENA region of hours of women’s sport The plan to enable women sues related to motorsport. many topics that contribute Lianne Sanderson, FIFA World women across the world to and the world. throughout the year, which will to participate in the sports, Jean Todt paid tribute to the to the development of motor- Cup 2022 Generation Amaz- play more sport through which PSG star and Denmark’s be promoted under the beIN- technical and administrative role played by Qatar in mot- sport and focus on events in ing coach Gloria Kwalme, In- beIN will provide a global plat- national football team player SPIRED umbrella, including field of motor sports was also orsport and praised the new Qatar,” Mannai said adding ternational Programs Manager form to events and talent that Nadia Nadim was also part of coverage of Roland Garros and presented. changes introduced to the that the meeting was fruitful of Generation Amazing Isabel haven’t, historically, been given the program, discussing the other major tournaments. On the sidelines of the statutes of QMMF which will and constructive.

Injured Khawaja ruled Rizlan seals T20I series out of World Cup

REUTERS for a back issue and will win for Qatar with a six! MANCHESTER also undergo scans on Sunday, while fast bowler AUSTRALIA captain Aaron Mitchell Starc had an off- Finch is relishing a “block- day with the ball and did buster” Cricket World Cup not appear to be moving semi-final against England too freely either. at Edgbaston on Thursday “It doesn’t look ideal for but injury concerns threaten Usman Khawaja at the mo- to derail the plans of the de- ment, but we will have to fending champions. wait and see,” Finch told Finch’s side slipped to reporters in the wake of the a 10-run defeat to already- South Africa loss. eliminated South Africa “He will have a scan in in their final round-robin the morning and then we will fixture at Old Trafford on make a call based on what the Saturday, a result that saw results are. (With Stoinis) we them knocked off top spot in are not sure ... at the mo- the table. ment he feels okay, but until It means they now face you get the definitive scans, the host nation in the semi- it is tough to know.” finals, while India will take The selectors have al- on a New Zealand side that ready brought batsman has stumbled into the knock- Peter Handscomb into the out stages with some indif- squad following the loss of Members of Qatar and Kuwait teams with QCA President Yousef Jeham al Kuwari and other association officials after the prize distribution on Saturday. The hosts beat Kuwait 2-1 ferent performances. Marsh, who was originally to win the three-match T20I series played at the Asia Town Stadium. Australia, who had al- included in the squad as cov- ready lost Shaun Marsh, got er for Khawaja. Hosts beat veer cracked 50 and skipper jad, Team Manager Gul Khan for the ICC T20 World Cup, another setback as top-or- Tamoor Sajjad hit 37. SCORES Jadoon and Coach Shahid which will be staged by Aus- der batsman Usman Khawa- Kuwait 2-1 Useful contributions from THIRD TWENTY20 INTERNATIONAL Mehbood. tralia in 2020. ja was confirmed to miss the Kamran Khan (24) and Inam- Kuwait: 203/5 in 20 overs (Ravija 88, Adnan 80, QCA President Kuwari Qatar have emerged as a rest of the World Cup with a Ul-Haq (23) prepared the Meet 12; Awais 2 wkts, Inam-ul_Haq 1 wkt, Iqbal praised Qatar team for their strong cricketing nation in the hamstring strain. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Chaudhry 1 wkt) launch pad for Rizlan, who Qatar: 206 for five in 20 overs (Faisal Javed Khan fighting spirit and winning region following the vision He suffered the left ham- DOHA finished with an entertaining 14, Kamran Khan 24, Mohammad Tanveer 50, Inam- performance. He also wished and guidance of QCA Presi- string injury in Australia’s 38 not out. Ilyas had a three- Ul-Haq 23, Tamoor Sajjad 37, Mohammad Rizlan 38 good luck to the national team dent al Kuwari. surprise 10-run defeat by MOHAMMAD Rizlan smashed wicket haul, while Kashif, not out; Ilyas 3 wkts, Kashif 1 wkt, Morshed 1 wkt, for the upcoming events. With investments in re- South Africa at Old Trafford a six off the final ball to clinch Morshed and Adnan shared Adnan 1 wkt). The series was organised inforcing the structure from on Saturday. a thrilling three-match Twen- the remaining wickets. for the ranking purpose and the grass-root to senior level, Matthew Wade will re- ty20 International Series 2-1 Kuwait, batting first, the international series, held preparations for the upcom- Qatar have been improving place Khawaja in the World for Qatar against Kuwait at the piled up a challenging 203 at the initiative of the Qatar ing five-team Asian Regional not only their domestic game Cup holders’ 15-man squad, Asia Town Cricket Stadium for five with Ravija hammer- Cricket Association President Finals Qualifiers to be held but also their international subject to confirmation from on Saturday. ing 88 and Adnan getting Yousef Jeham al Kuwari. He in Singapore from July 22 to performance. the International Cricket Chasing a stiff 204-run 80. Mohammad Awais Malik was present during the clos- 28. Besides Qatar and Ku- The T20I series victory for Council. target in the last game af- grabbed two scalps. Inam-Ul- ing ceremony to hand the wait, Nepal, Malaysia and Qatar against a tough country Khawaja’s absence will ter both shared the first two Haq and Iabal Chaudhry had prizes and trophies to the two Singapore are the participat- like Kuwait is a good indica- be a blow for Australia head- matches, hosts Qatar required one each. teams in presence of other ing teams. tion of their recent rise. With ing into Thursday’s semi- four runs off the final delivery Qatar and Kuwait split QCA officials. Team Manager The winner will advance the QCA planning more bi- final clash with old rivals Australia’s Usman Khawaja and Rizlan cleared the fence the first two T20Is in exciting Abdullah Mahmood and cap- to play in the Asia qualifiers, lateral series in future, the England at Edgbaston. suffered a hamstring strain with a mighty heave to wrap finale, played on Thursday tain received the trophy for to be organised by the UAE national teams are expected All-rounder Marcus during the match against up a five-wicket victory. and Friday. Kuwait. The winning trophy in October and November to develop well in all three Stoinis needed treatment South Africa on Saturday. Earlier, Mohammad Tan- The two teams played was received by skipper Saj- this year to spot the qualifier versions of the sport. Upbeat India aim to carry on with their victory march

REUTERS/AFP bowling ace Jasprit Bumrah MUMBAI for the entire tour and captain Kiwis happy to be ‘scrappers’ Kohli for the last two matches. INDIA’S semi-final calcula- The Black Caps were un- REUTERS They’ve got match-winners tions were put out of kilter by beaten in their first six match- MANCHESTER (ENGLAND) right throughout their lineup. South Africa’s upset win over es at the World Cup but after I said right from the very start Australia in the last round finishing the group stage with NEW Zealand are at peace whoever we play, we going to robin match on Saturday but losses to Pakistan, Australia with their underdog status have to be somewhere near our they will not be too unhappy and England, it was only their and are preparing for a “scrap” very best to beat. to meet New Zealand in the net run rate that earned them in Tuesday’s World Cup semi- “That’s the excitement, World Cup for the first time a place in the semi-finals. final against India, coach Gary that’s the challenge in front of since 2003 on Tuesday. They will need to make Stead and quick Lockie Fergu- us. Hopefully you’ll see what Last month’s fixture at a fresh start in their eighth son said on Sunday. Kiwis are made of out there Trent Bridge between India semi-final if they are to have New Zealand, the tourna- as well, that ‘no-die’ attitude and New Zealand was aban- another shot at a maiden ment runners-up last time, and I guess stand up when we doned without a ball being World Cup crown. grabbed the last semi-final need to.” bowled and it had looked like India’s ace pace bowler berth after a hat-trick of de- New Zealand will be bol- the only chance for the two Rohit Sharma is interviewed by India captain Virat Kohli on the pitch Bumrah says India have a feats nearly derailed their stered by the return of their sides to meet in the tourna- after the team’s victory over Sri Lanka in the Cricket World Cup last “good headache” with every strong start in the tournament. leading wicket-taker in the ment would be in the July 14 group stage match at Headingley in Leeds on Saturday. (AFP) player in top form going into “I’m not spending a lot tournament with Ferguson re- final at Lord’s. Tuesday’s World Cup semi- of time worrying about what covering from a tightness in his But South Africa’s thrilling side will probably be relieved turion in 2003 but more per- final against New Zealand. other people are thinking, hamstring. 10-run win in a high-scoring at having avoided pre-tour- tinently are the only side to “Everybody’s had a good whether we should be here or The quick also felt the un- match at Manchester, after nament favourites and hosts have been defeated only once run here. It’s been a good cam- not,” Stead told reporters at derdog status suited his side. India’s earlier victory over Sri England, the 2015 finalists in nine matches at the quad- paign for us,” Bumrah said af- Old Trafford. “I guess in World Cups ob- Lanka, took Virat Kohli’s men face a no less formidable op- rennial showpiece this year. ter becoming the second fast- Stead said his team would New Zealand’s Lockie Fergu- viously big games get pumped to the top of the standings ponents in India. New Zealand also lost an est Indian bowler to claim 100 walk out on Tuesday to prove son stretches during a training up and where we stand is the and set up a clash against the The twice champions won ODI series 4-1 against the In- ODI wickets on Saturday. their mettle against a strong session at Old Trafford in Man- fourth going into the semi- fourth-placed Black caps. their last World Cup meeting dians at home earlier this year “Everybody has chipped in Indian side. “India are a qual- chester on Sunday, ahead of the finals so naturally I guess they While Kane Williamson’s against New Zealand at Cen- despite the tourists resting fast with wickets and with the bat.” ity team, there’s no doubt. semi-final on July 9. (AFP) back India,” Ferguson said. 16 Monday, July 8, 2019 The Last Word

INTRA–AFGHAN CONFERENCE FOR PEACE KICKS OFF IN DOHA

Officials attend the two-day Intra-Afghan peace talks in Doha on Sunday. The conference, being hosted jointly by Qatar and Germany, brings together high-profile Afghan politicians and civil society activists representing many different parties in Afghanistan as part of the efforts to support the peace process in Afghanistan. (AFP) Qatar’s hosting of Intra-Afghan talks will push peace process: US official QNA Khalilzad had previously which the US envoy called the DOHA announced that the seventh most constructive session, as round of US-led peace talks the two sides began a seventh QATAR’S hosting of the Intra- with Taliban was the most pro- round of peace talks last week Afghan talks pushes the peace ductive so far, describing the aimed at agreeing on a time- process forward in Afghani- last six days as the most pro- table for the withdrawal of stan, US Special Representative ductive with Taliban. He added foreign troops from Afghani- for Afghanistan Reconciliation that progress has been made stan in exchange for Taliban Zalmay Khalilzad has said. on all the issues discussed, es- assurances that international ‘Only peaceful resolution This statement was made pecially the four aspects of the militant groups should not use on the sidelines of the two-day peace agreement, namely the Afghan territory as a base for Intra-Afghan peace talks which Zalmay Khalilzad. (AFP) existence of safeguards against attacks. could end Afghan crisis’ started in Doha on Sunday. terrorism, withdrawal of troops, About 20,000 foreign Khalilzad said the Intra- dialogue before entering nego- participation in Afghan internal troops, mostly Americans, are QNA resolutions, especially by Tali- Afghan dialogue comes with- tiations, he said, while welcom- dialogue and negotiations and a based in Afghanistan as part DOHA ban and the US. in the framework of reaching ing the participation of women permanent and comprehensive of a US-led NATO mission to The special envoy said an agreement on the terms in the Intra-Afghan dialogue. ceasefire. provide training, assistance and QATAR believes that the con- the talks revolve around four of peace among the Afghan He said he was optimistic Officials from the US and advice to Afghan forces. Some flict in Afghanistan can only axes. The first is not to use Af- factions. about the possible outcome of Afghan Taliban are due to re- US forces are conducting anti- be resolved through a peaceful ghan territory by any party to There must be a series of the Afghan peace talks. sume peace talks on Tuesday, terrorism operations. resolution, not a military one, threaten the interests of the said Minister of Foreign Affairs’ United States or its allies and Special Envoy for Counterter- Dr Mutlaq bin Majed al Qahtani at other countries in the region. rorism and Mediation in Con- the Intra-Afghan peace talks. (AFP) The second is the withdrawal Dialogue to pave way for peace in Afghanistan: German envoy flict Resolution Dr Mutlaq bin of foreign troops from Afghan Majed al Qahtani. Talks meeting is an integral territory within specific time Continued from page 1 Ô the US and the Taliban provid- resolved and open the way to to turning the conflict and fight- Speaking at the Intra-Af- part of the peace process and frames. the third is a request ed a historic opportunity for the engage in joint Afghan negotia- ing into a peaceful discussion, ghan Talks in Doha on Sunday, tangible evidence of serious for a dialogue and direct talks GERMAN envoy to Afghani- Intra-Afghan dialogue, which tions, hoping to reach common saying that history will remem- Qahtani said Qatar contin- desire and genuine dialogue between Afghans and some stan and Pakistan, Markus But- is hoped to turn into construc- understandings during the In- ber those who were able to put ues its efforts as a mediator to in the pursuit of peace in Af- between the Taliban and the zel expressed gratitude to all the tive negotiations”, Butzel said, tra-Afghan dialogue. their differences aside for the build trust, reach a sustainable ghanistan. Afghan government, and the Afghan factions involved in this stressing that the future of Af- The German envoy pointed benefit of their country. ceasefire, achieve civilians’ pro- Dr Qahtani stressed that fourth is to have a comprehen- Intra-Afghan dialogue. ghanistan cannot be imposed out that the Intra-Afghan dia- He stressed the right of the tection, release prisoners, and Qatar’s leadership, people and sive ceasefire. He said Germany and Qatar from outside but can only be logue table brings together the Afghan people to establish a bring together the views of the government will remain a force Dr. Qahtani added that had taken the initiative to con- achieved by the Afghans them- brightest minds that represent peace that protects the rights of parties concerned in the con- of peace, love and cooperation progress has been made in the duct such a dialogue because selves. a large proportion of the Af- all its groups, especially women flict to reach a political solution with the Afghan people, the first and second axes, while they wished to do their part to He said the next two days ghan people, describing it as and children, and also achieves that will ensure peace, stability international community and further progress is being made open the way for peace in Af- will provide the opportunity to an opportunity and a special more stability in the world, not- and prosperity for the Afghan other peace-loving peoples. in the third axis since dialogue ghanistan. build a common understanding responsibility that comes in the ing that Germany is one of the people. He praised the partici- comes first, followed by direct “The ongoing talks between and to identify the issues to be search for ways that contribute largest donors to Afghanistan. He said the Intra-Afghan pants’ effort to reach peaceful negotiations. MoI, SC and QFBA sign cyber SC trains officers for Qatar WC 2022 security security agreement with Cisco TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA THE Qualifying and Training Unit of the Security Commit- THE Cyber Security Center at tee of the Supreme Commit- the Ministry of Interior (MoI), tee for Delivery and Legacy Security Committee of the Su- (SC) on Sunday began the preme Committee for Delivery training programme of 21 of- and Legacy (SC), and Qatar Fi- ficers for bronze level securi- nance and Business Academy ty leaders for the 2022 FIFA (QFBA) have signed an agree- World Cup. ment with the Cisco Interna- Captain Majid al Qahtani, tional Company for cooperation officer of the Qualifying and The 11-week programme targets 400 officers from the MoI, Lakhwiya Force and the Amiri Armed Forces. and training in the field of cyber Training Unit, said the course security. aims to train the tenth group Lakhwiya Force and the Amiri He added that the pro- and are trained according Director-General of Pub- of 2019, which includes 21 of- Armed Forces. gramme requires the partici- to the latest training sys- lic Security HE Major-General of various MoI departments. deal with modern technology, ficers participating in securing “The participants in the pants to carry out local and tems that meet the require- Saad bin Jassim al Khulaifi, Khulaifi stressed the impor- especially in the field of cyber 2022 FIFA World Cup. programme are engaged in international exercises and ments of the International Deputy Chairman of SC’s Secu- tance of country’s strong cyber security. He said the training pro- integrated training in devel- participations. Football Federation FIFA, rity Committee Major-General security system to respond to For this purpose, the Cyber gramme is internationally oping leadership skills, main- Captain Qahtani said the he added. Abdul Azeez bin Faisal al Thani, various electronic attacks. Security Center, the Security accredited by the British In- taining public order, securing programme aims at qualifying “Qatar is always investing Director of QFBA Dr Khalid Major Othman Salem al Committee and QFBA signed stitute for Leadership and major sports events, secur- Qatari officers to lead the tasks in human capital as it is the al Hurr and General Manager Hamoud, assistant director of an agreement with Cisco In- Management. ing stadiums and theoretical of securing sports facilities for decisive factor in defining the of Cisco International – Qatar the Cyber Security Center at ternational, one of the largest He said the 11-week pro- courses on human rights and the 2022 FIFA World Cup. features of societies and the Shin Herati were present at the the MoI, said Qatar was keen to and best-performing global IT gramme targets 400 officers how to deal with the media,” The officers are selected future of its members,” said ceremony, along with directors have well-qualified personnel to companies. from the Ministry of Interior, Captain Qahtani said. as per the strict standards Caption Qahtani.

SUMMER PROGRAMME AT NATIONAL SERVICE ACADEMY

The National Service Academy has launched a summer training programme for school students. The programme comprises martial arts and arms training, among other subjects. (TNN)