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LANDMARK INITIATIVE PM launches Tawteen to localise supply chain in energy sector QSE Board of Move aims to raise share of local firms in supply chain to 40% P QP inks deals worth $2.47 billion Directors SATYENDRA PATHAK DOHA QP plans to buy 60 new LNG carriers restructured PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa QFZA identifies 69 new Qatar Holding on Monday issued a al Thani on Monday launched Qatar Petro- investment opportunities resolution restructuring the Board of leum’s localisation programme ‘Tawteen’ to Directors of Qatar Stock Exchange raise the share of local firms in the country’s QP, Schlumberger ink (QSE) under the chairmanship of energy sector supply chain from the cur- Minister of Commerce and Industry HE rent 15 percent to 40 percent in the next five pact to push for localisation Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari. The structure years. in energy sector of the new board is as follows: Minister As an initiative to enhance localisation of Commerce and Industry HE Ali bin of services and industries in the energy sec- the local energy sector, Qatar Petroleum Ahmed al Kuwari is the Chairman and tor and expand the small and medium en- signed preliminary deals worth more than Mansoor Ibrahim al Mahmoud is the terprises base in the country, the PM also QR9 billion ($2.47 billion) with oil servic- Vice-Chairman. Members of the board launched its electronic website, which will es firms Schlumberger and Baker Hughes are: Hamad Khalaf al Maadadi, Andre act as an important link to the various com- on the sidelines of the launch ceremony. Went, Sheikh Salman bin Hasan al ponents of the energy sector’s supply chain. Qatar Petroleum and Baker Hughes, a Thani, Tamim Hamad al Kuwari, Waleed Delivering a speech on the occasion, GE company, signed a memorandum of un- Jassim al Musallam, Yousuf Moham- Minister of State for Energy Affairs, Presi- derstanding designed to help create new op- med al Jaida and Rashid bin Ali al Man- dent and CEO of Qatar Petroleum HE Saad Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani portunities to expand its presence in Qatar. soori. The resolution stipulated that the Sherida al Kaabi said Qatar expected to save launches Qatar Petroleum’s Tawteen programme in Doha on Monday. PAGES 12 & 13 The agreement would help strengthen membership is a four-year term renew- about QR9 billion a year through import the oil and gas supply chain in Qatar and able for one or more terms. (QNA) substitution once ‘Tawteen’ is fully imple- boost the skills of Qatari talent. mented in the country. Qatar expected to save about QR9 billion a QP also signed a memorandum of un- “The programme would provide local year through import substitution once the derstanding with Schlumberger to expand alternatives to imports worth up to QR9 bil- ‘Tawteen’ is fully implemented in the coun- its current operations in Zekreet, open a lion, which would raise the country’s GDP try. The programme would provide local alternatives new integrated base facility in Ras Laffan Shura okays draft law on by about 1.6 percent,” Kaabi said. by the end of 2019, and establish a center of To be implemented in two stages, the to imports worth up to QR9 billion, which would efficiency in the Free Zone to be used as a reconciliation of crimes raise the country’s GDP by about 1.6 percent. related to municipality minister said, as many as 100 new invest- regional maintenance center. ment opportunities would be created in the — HE Saad Sherida al Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs Another oil services firm McDermott THE Shura Council on Monday approved the energy sector during the first part of the ini- signed a joint venture deal with Nakilat to draft law on reconciliation of crimes stipu- tiative. form a joint-venture company providing lated in some provisions of the laws relating “Qatar Petroleum and its companies will offshore and onshore fabrication services to the municipality and the environment. The offer incentives and offtake guarantees ac- “The second part would be an in-coun- contracts and agreements by maximising in Qatar. Council referred its recommendations to the cording to the programme’s guidelines to- try value policy, which would reward sup- local content,” he said. government. (QNA) wards this effort,” he said. pliers and contractors that execute their Initiating the process of boosting Continued on page 2 Ô

A Qatar-US partnership on gas makes sense Qatar comes to Somalia’s aid as UAE fails nce again Qatar has defied the “The combination of two major sup- the deal comes through their attracting TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Minister unveiling the plaque tries’ relations. Ologic of its size and geographic pliers is strong enough to secure mar- of a large investment from a partner DOHA of its commencement. The setback to the UAE has situation. A country blockaded by its kets around the world. Working together, willing to fund 70 percent of the $10bn Qatar had signed a project come at a time when the coun- larger neighbours has come up with a Qatar and ExxonMobil could dominate needed to build Golden Pass. The link, QATAR came to the aid of So- to rehabilitate and re-build try is under increasing and jus- global deal that strengthens its posi- the growth markets of the world over the building on Exxon’s existing presence malia after the United Arab two life-line projects that con- tified criticism for not substan- tion in both geographic and commercial next two decades,” writes Nick Butler, in Qatar, opens up even the longer- Emirates (UAE) failed miser- nect Mogadishu to the states tively delivering on agreements terms, according to a opinion piece in chair of the King’s Policy Institute at term possibilities of a great strategic ably in the Horn of Africa coun- of HirShabelle and the South- it had entered into with the Re- Financial Times. King’s College London. alliance. For Qatar, the gain is even try, according to a report in west. public of Somalil on the devel- Qatar’s joint venture with ExxonMo- Together, the US and Qatar could greater. By investing capital in the US Som Tribune. Qatar came to Somalia’s aid opment of the key Red Sea port bil to build a new $10bn liquefied natu- be supplying more than 50 percent of they secure the attention and support A project Qatar magnani- after the UAE broke ties with of Berbera, and the construc- ral gas facility at Golden Pass in Texas global LNG trade by the middle of the of the Trump administration, which mously gave the government of it, following a series of mishaps tion of a road linking the port demonstrates the intensely competitive next decade, he said. warmly welcomed the deal. The trans- Somalia re-surfaced on Monday that severely strained – and fi- to the Somalia-Ethiopia border nature of the international gas market. For Exxon Mobil, the advantage of action cements a longstanding alliance. in Mogadishu with the Prime nally severed – the two coun- town of Wajale. Sales of local vegetables see huge surge Baladna launches Qatar’s first long-life milk TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and to 2,200 tonnes in the third DOHA Local produce season, 2018. ALADNA Food Indus- The programme aims to Btries, Qatar’s largest THE “Premium Qatari Veg- OSales of local vegeta- improving the local marketing producer of fresh dairy, has etables” and “Qatar Farms” bles increased from 24 of Qatari vegetables, increas- launched the country’s first programmes implemented by tonnes in first season ing the demand for locally-pro- UHT (Long-Life milk) line. the Ministry of Municipality (2016) to 910 tonnes in duced vegetables, minimising The new state-of-the-art UHT and Environment (MME) and the second (2017) and to production losses, increasing production line aims to help Ministry of Commerce and 2,200 tonnes in the third the income of Qatari farms, Qatar move closer to achiev- Industry for the marketing of season (2018). encouraging the increase in ing self-sufficiency and food local Qatari vegetables have investment in agriculture, and security. A true Qatari flag- paid rich dividends with a huge ensuring the availability of local ship brand, Baladna is now surge in sales in recent months. der the Premium Qatari Vege- vegetables in consumer parks expanding its business into a new phase to build its product The MME has adopted the tables programme reached 301 throughout the year. portfolio. With an investment of approximately QR21 million, two programmes as part of the tonnes in January 2019. In January 2019, Qatar’s the UHT line is looking to produce an average of 80 tonnes country’s efforts to support the The number of Qatari farms national vegetable sales from of long-life milk daily. Baladna has sourced and installed the Qatari agricultural products by participating in the programme Qatar Farms programme best new generation automated production lines from Europe providing local farmers with has increased from 16 at the reached 1,859 tonnes. The and used SIG Germany to produce the special Combibloc the opportunity to display their beginning of December 2016 to programme, which started last packaging for the product. In response to the growing demand produce in consumer market 130 in the current season. season with the participation for long -life milk in the country, Baladna is all set to become complexes at affordable prices Sales increased from 24 of four consumer complexes, Qatar’s FIRST local producer of UHT Ultra high-temperature without intermediaries. tonnes in first season (2016) to has seen huge demand from Pasteurization. (TNN) PAGE 5 Local vegetables on display at a shopping mall in Doha. Sales of local vegetables un- 910 tonnes in the second (2017) consumers. 02 Tuesday, February 19, 2019

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New firm to boost productivity Quick read at Nakilat shipyard, says Kaabi Amir congratulates President of Gambia Continued from page 1 Ô in Qatar and to promote self- reliance, we saw the need to THE Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani on THE new company will help localise many of the support- Monday sent a cable of congratulations to President of The increase productivity levels ing industries in the sector,” Gambia Adama Barrow on the occasion of his country’s Inde- at Nakilat’s Erhama Bin Kaabi said after signing of pendence Day. (QNA) Jaber Al Jalahma Shipyard the deals. and develop local construc- The preliminary agree- Deputy Amir sends greetings tion capabilities to meet the ments would involve invest- to Gambian president increasing demand for the ment in production facilities, construction of offshore and training and development, THE Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al onshore structures. Kaabi said. Thani on Monday sent a cable of congratulations to President This project will provide “This will give an impor- of The Gambia Adama Barrow on the occasion of his country’s a range of new services that tant momentum to the pro- Independence Day. (QNA) SULAITI MEETS TURKEY POST CORPORATION D-G: Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jas- will support the construction, gramme’s objectives, which sim Saif Ahmed al Sulaiti met with Turkey Post PTT (Posta ve Telgraf Tekilatı) Corporation Director-General maintenance, repair and re- target adding QR15 billion of PM congratulates Gambian president Kenan Bozgeyik in Doha on Monday. The meeting discussed aspects of cooperation between Qatar and furbishment of offshore and in-country economic invest- Turkey in the fields of postal services and the means to enhance them as well as a number of matters of onshore structures and all ment value to the local econ- PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin mutual interest. The meeting was attended by Turkey’s Ambassador to Qatar HE Fikret Ozer and Qatar Post types of vessels. omy, which reflects investor Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani on Monday sent a cable of congratula- Chairman and Managing Director Faleh Mohamed al Naemi. (TNN) “As part of our national confidence in the Qatari econ- tions to President of The Gambia Adama Barrow on the occasion duty to develop the industry omy,” Kaabi said. of his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) FM receives message from Singaporean counterpart DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani has received a written Shura, US Congress discuss message from Singapore’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan pertaining to bilateral relations and the ways of en- hancing them. The message was received by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad al Muraikhi during a meeting with Ambassador of Singapore to Qatar HE Jai Sohan on Monday. ways to boost ties: Speaker The meeting was attended by officials of the ministry.(QNA) Culture minister meets The Shura Council also discussed the work plan of the Qatari parliamentary friendship groups Somali ambassador QNA MINISTER of Culture and Sports HE Salah bin Ghanem al Ali met DOHA with Somali Ambassador to Qatar HE Abdul Razzaq Farah Ali in Doha on Monday. During the meeting, they discussed aspects of THE Speaker of the Shura cooperation between the two countries in the fields of culture and Council HE Ahmed bin Abdul- sport, and the means of enhancing and developing them. (QNA) lah bin Zaidal Mahmoud on Monday briefed the members Submission of candidacy applications on his meeting with a delega- for CMC elections open until Feb 21 tion of senior officials from the US Congress. THE second stage of the Central Municipal Council (CMC) elec- Mahmoud said they dis- tions, the stage of submitting candidacy applications, started on cussed parliamentary relations Sunday, February 17, 2019, according to a tweet by the Ministry between the Shura Council and of Interior (MoI). The submission will run until Thursday, February the US Congress and the ways 21, 2019. Sixty-two candidates applied for the Central Municipal to boost and develop them, in Council (CMC) elections on the first day including five women, addition to a number of topics said Brigadier Abdulrahman Ali al Farahid al Malki, chairman of of common interest, during the the Technical Committee for CMC Elections. (TNN) meeting. MAHMOUD MEETS VENEZUELAN OFFICIAL: Speaker of the Shura The speaker said this dur- Speaker of the Shura Council HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaidal Council HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al Mahmoud met with Ven- 1st annual expo of private ing the regular weekly meet- Mahmoud with other Council members at a meeting in Doha on Monday. ezuela’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Asia, the Middle East and bodies slated in March ing of the council held under Oceania Ruben Dario Molina in Doha on Monday. The meeting reviewed his chairmanship. During the parliaments of brotherly and the friendship groups’ work, in a number of issues of mutual interest. The meeting was attended by THE Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social meeting, the Shura Council was friendly countries following for- order to strengthen cooperation Ambassador of Venezuela to Qatar HE Giuseppe Angelo Yoffreda Yorio Affairs (MoADLSA) and the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs also briefed on the report of its mation of these groups accord- between Shura Council and the and a number of officials of the Shura Council.(QNA) have signed a cooperation and partnership agreement to launch delegation’s participation in the ing to the wishes of the mem- parliaments of brotherly and the first annual exhibition of private associations and institutions. meetings of the NATO Parlia- bers of the council.Mahmoud friendly countries. The committee reviewed a by its Rapporteur Abdullah bin The exhibition will be held from March 1 to 3, 2019. mentary Assembly, which was laid out his vision for the man- Meanwhile, the Shura draft law on documentation and Fahad bin Ghorabal Marri and The agreement was signed by Assistant Undersecretary for Social held in Halifax, Canada. ner of work, mechanism of Council’s Legal and Legislative decided to continue to review it studied the request for public Affairs at MoADLSA Ghanim Mubarak al Kuwari and Director-Gen- At the end of the meeting, these groups and action plan in Affairs Committee held a meet- in the next meeting. Further- discussion on traffic accidents eral of Awqaf Public Administration at Awqaf Ministry Dr Sheikh the council discussed the work the next phase. ing under the chairmanshipof more, the Internal and External in the State of Qatar. The com- Khalid bin Mohammed al Thani. (QNA) plan of the Qatari parliamen- He also explained that a its Rapporteur Nasser bin Affairs Committee of the Shura mittee decided to continue its tary friendship groups with the regulation will be prepared for Rashid Sariaal Kaabi. Council held a meeting chaired review in the next meeting. Labour ministry, community leaders ‘Siege countries didn’t even spare keen for dialogue on workers’ welfare sports reporting during AFC Cup’ AILYN AGONIA HISHAM ALJUNDI Their media also played a big DOHA DOHA role in influencing the audi- ence in the stadiums against ABOUT 200 community lead- THE Saudi-led unjust block- Qatar,” she noted. ers representing Indian, Nepa- ade on Qatar did not even The Qatari media, on the lese, Bangladeshi, Filipino, Sri spare media reporting on other hand, maintained the Lankan, Nigerian and Ghana- sports in the blockading coun- highest levels of professional- ian community organisations in tries, speakers at a seminar ism and transparency during Qatar took part in the Commu- organised by Doha Centre for the championship despite the nity Leaders Forum on Work- Media Freedom (DCMF) in malicious campaign unleashed ers’ Welfare. The forum was cooperation with the Supreme by the blockading countries. held in the office of the Minis- Committee for Delivery and Speaking at the seminar, try of Administrative Develop- Legacy (SC) said on Monday, players from the Qatari na- ment, Labour and Social Affairs pointing to the biased cov- DCMF General Manager tional football team said they (MADLSA) recently. erage of the AFC Cup in the Abdelrahman al Obeidan. had encountered a lot of pres- The event organised by blockading countries. sure from the media outlets the MADLSA and the Build- DCMF General Manager DCMF Hanan al Yafei said and noted that many media ing and Wood Workers’ Inter- Abdelrahman al Obeidan the centre had documented figures from other countries national (BWI) was aimed at Participants at the Community Leaders Forum on Workers’ Welfare, held at the Ministry of Administrative said that media is a vital all the media content against were bribed to attack them by providing a platform for dia- Development, Labour and Social Affairs recently. tool in sports and has a big Qatar, especially during questioning the nationality of logue between Qatar’s labour impact on it and using it to sporting events and the hate the team members and their ministry and representatives Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Cup in 2022 that our country is workers to transfer from one politicise sports shows a lack speeches and provocative origins. of workers from various com- al Thani, Qatar have earned hosting. We aim for our the vi- employer to the other, human of sportsmanship and hits language it included. They said that despite all munities in Qatar, concerning praises from the international sion 2030 and beyond.” trafficking, delays in the pay- social morals. “The blockading countries that, they managed to focus on the protection and promotion trade union movements for The forum gave opportunity ment of wages and the coming A group of media persons harnessed their media outlets their main aim and achieved of workers’ rights and welfare, the social and labour reforms to the ministry to share infor- implementation of the Workers’ and sportsmen also took part to inflame hatred against the victory, and now they have with participation of relevant that we embarked on. These mation on its ongoing efforts Fund programme. in the seminar. Qatari team and put pressure enough confidence to par- stakeholder institutions. reforms are being considered concerning the protection of “Our General Secretary Noted Qatari journalist on them to adversely affect ticipate in other international The meet was attended by by many as benchmark or a migrant workers in Qatar. Ambet Yuson conveys his con- Khalid al Jassim criticised the their performance in matches. events such as the World Cup. MADLSA’s Assistant Under- standard to follow in the Gulf Leaders of various commu- fidence in the commitment of role of media of the blockad- secretary for Labour Affairs region. Implementing these nity organisations raised their the MADLSA in its partnership ing countries and some well- Mohammed Hassan al Obaidly, reforms is not easy. concern and expressed grati- with the BWI to ensure con- known media figures in the who served as the main re- “We have to go through a tude for the host country. structive solutions to address UAE, who launched an organ- source person during the forum steep learning curve. As much “We need to work together immediate concerns raised by ised media campaign against together with Global Campaign as we want to hasten these re- in providing information to all the workers today as well as the Qatari football team dur- Director at BWI Jin Sook Lee forms, it simply takes time. workers in Qatar on matters implementing long-term labour ing the AFC Championship. and International Labor Or- As much as possible, we build regarding their rights and du- reforms,” said BWI’s Lee. “These attempts started ganization (ILO) Qatar Project consensus in the development ties, the new policies and pro- “Engagements with workers when the Qatari team par- Office Head Houtan Homay- and implementation of reform grammes that our government like this are great opportunities ticipated in the Arabian Gulf ounpour. Also present were programmes. We also need to is implementing and other in- for learning from one another. Cup in Kuwait. They tried to representatives from UNISON, ensure that the policies and pro- formation that will be of benefit We are very happy at the com- provoke our team members UK’s largest union. grammes we are now pursuing to the workers,” Obaidly added. mitments being shown by eve- through media and social me- Speakers at a seminar organised by Doha Centre for Media Freedom Obaidly said, “Under the shall be sustained. We should Topics covered during the ryone for this purpose,” ILO’s dia as well,” he pointed out. (DCMF) in cooperation with the Supreme Committee for Delivery and leadership of the Amir HH think beyond the FIFA World forum include the ability of Homayounpour said. Content Manager at the Legacy (SC) in Doha on Monday. (JALAL PATHIYOOR) Nation Tuesday, February 19, 2019 03

Qatar takes part in WHO SENEGAL PRESIDENT MEETS QATAR’S ATTORNEY-GENERAL Anna Karenina’s tour in Regional Office meeting Qatar proves ballet can QNA meeting which is discussing a BEIRUT number of important issues, notably the identification of unify cultures: B Eifman QATAR participated in the the key elements of a regional AILYN AGONIA audiences were delighted high-level meeting of the strategy to strengthen and ex- DOHA with the production. World Health Organization pand institutional capacity for The show in Qatar was re- (WHO) Regional Office for the the use of evidence in policy- LEGENDARY choreogra- ceived with standing ovation Eastern Mediterranean, on in- making process. pher Boris Eifman said he and warm applause from the stitutional capacity for the use The meeting, which began was very pleased to share audience. Eifman said for the of evidence in health policy- on Sunday, is also examining the choreographic interpre- preparations of their team in making. the best ways of translating tation of Leo Tolstoy’s novel bringing the show to Qatar The meeting, being held different sources of knowledge Anna Karenina with the au- in Lebanon, will conclude on into practical policy in the re- dience in Qatar. Tuesday. gion, and is also elaborating Anna Karenina produc- Assistant Secretary-Gen- and discussing the outcomes President of Senegal HE Macky Sall met with Qatar’s Attorney-General HE Dr Ali bin Fetais al Marri, who tion by Eifman Ballet of St eral for Medical Affairs at of the recent WHO-led sur- is also the UN Special Advocate for the Prevention of Corruption, in Dakar on Monday. During the meet- Petersburg had a successful the Ministry of Public Health veys on evidence generation ing, they discussed the activities of the Doha-based Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Center (ROLACC) debut in Qatar when it was Saleh bin Ali al Marri is head- and utilisation for health pol- and cooperation with Senegal and future projects in this field. The meeting was attended by Ambassa- staged for two consecutive ing Qatar’s delegation to the icy-making. dor of Qatar to Senegal HE Saree bin Ali al Qahtani. (QNA) nights at the Qatar National Convention Centre recently. “I believe that the tour in Qatar will yet again prove that ballet is a unique mech- anism for spiritual integra- SJC, GAMA ink deal for speedy tion of people from differ- ent cultures. We stage our Boris Eifman productions in St Petersburg and then show them around they have somewhat recon- the world. And everywhere sidered the approach to set justice in minors’ cases audiences appreciate our art. design, but other than that It happens firstly because the production has remained QNA within the framework of SJC’s dance is an ancient universal the same. He stressed that DOHA cooperation and exchange of language that can overcome the Qatar show was the same information with various in- any barriers. Moreover, our Anna Karenina by Eifman THE Supreme Judiciary stitutions as well as to develop company in all productions Ballet applauded by specta- Council (SJC) and the General and modernise judicial work appeals to human emo- tors in Paris, London, New Authority for Minors Affairs through electronic linking tions which do not require York and other global cul- (GAMA) on Monday signed a with state institutions. translation. Love, pain, joy tural centres. memorandum of understand- The MoU will assist in – these are universal feel- Anna Karenina was ing (MoU) in the fields of data completing judicial transac- ings for all countries,” Eif- staged in Qatar within the exchange and integration for tions between relevant parties man told Qatar Tribune in framework of Qatar-Russia speedy justice in cases involv- to achieve justice for all mem- an email interview. Year of Culture of Qatar Mu- ing minors. bers of society, he added. The acclaimed choreog- seums. Commenting on this The MoU was signed by For his part, Khalid Heikal rapher said Anna Karenina initiative, Eifman said, “I am Assistant Undersecretary for said that the General Author- production will be turning convinced that in these dif- Shared Service Affairs at SJC The MoU was signed by Assistant Undersecretary for Shared Service Affairs at SJC Abdulaziz Sheikh and ity for Minors Affairs seeks 14 years next month and has ficult times art alone has the Abdulaziz Sheikh and Act- Acting Director of Shared Service Affairs at the General Authority for Minors Affairs Khalid Heikal. to partner with all institu- the longest stage life among capacity to bring people to- ing Director of Shared Ser- tions to achieve its mission of Eigman Ballet’s current gether. It helps develop mu- vice Affairs at the General establishing justice. Furthermore, the MoU ity of preparing one or more ensuring a decent life for its repertoire. He stressed that tual understanding and re- Authority for Minors Affairs The agreement covers data includes the possibility of operational programmes sponsored children and serv- the show was performed spect by bringing beauty and Khalid Heikal. and information sharing and forming working committees among the various adminis- ing the society, stressing that with great success in pres- eternal values into their lives. The MoU aims at organ- integration through an elec- as well as joint teams and trative sectors between the the MoU aims to speed up the tige venues of America, I am proud that Eifman Bal- ising the process of linking tronic platform. The two sides holding consultative meet- Supreme Judiciary Council exchange of information with Asia and Europe as well as let acts as an ambassador of the council and the authority also undertake to exchange all ings for coordination in areas and the General Authority for the Supreme Judiciary Coun- brought to two Middle East the great Russian culture and to achieve speed and accu- documents required to achieve within the scope of the mem- Minors Affairs. cil and speed up adjudication countries including Oman discharges this important racy in information and data accuracy and improve the ser- orandum of understanding, Abdulaziz Sheikh said the in lawsuits involving minors a few years ago where local mission with distinction.” sharing and integration for vices provided to the public. in addition to the possibil- signing of the MoU comes and their assets. ‘Thyroid cancer 2nd most common Communicable Disease Center sees cancer among females in Qatar’ over 120,000 outpatient visits in 2018 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Thyroid cancer meet DOHA to be held in April HAMAD Medical Corpora- tion’s (HMC) Communicable CATHERINE W GICHUKI Disease Center (CDC) deliv- DOHA ered care to patients at more than 120,000 outpatient vis- THYROID cancer is the sec- its in 2018. A regional first, ond most common cancer the facility is dedicated to the after breast cancer among fe- diagnosis, treatment and pre- males in Qatar and the region, vention of infectious diseases. Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) Qatar Cancer Society Chairman Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Jabor al Thani Dr Muna al Maslamani, Chairman Sheikh Dr Khalid and Al Ahli Hospital Director of Surgery Department and Chief Medi- CDC medical director, said bin Jabor al Thani has said. cal Staff Dr Abdul Azeem Hussain at a press conference in Doha on the specialist tertiary hospi- Addressing a press confer- Monday. (JALAL PATHIYOOR) tal cares for patients with a ence on Monday to announce variety of infectious diseases, the holding of Thyroid Cancer “These numbers were pub- Surgery Department and Chief including tuberculosis (TB), Dr Muna al Maslamani Conference in Doha on April lished in 2015 when thyroid Medical Staff Dr Abdul Azeem Middle East Respiratory Syn- 19-20 this year, QCS Chair- cases were 73, including 53 fe- Hussain, HMC Head of Thyroid drome (MERS), influenza, As the first facility man Sheikh Dr Khalid bin males and 20 males. Now, our Surgery Unit and the Head of measles, hepatitis, Acquired of its kind in the The CDC recorded nearly 40,000 direct observation therapy (DOT) Jabor al Thani said, “We are surgeons are treating increas- Qatar Doctor’s Society Dr Mo- Immune Deficiency Syn- patient visits during 2018, the majority receiving anti-TB medication. focusing on the thyroid can- ing number of thyroid cancer hamed Salem Jaber al Hassan, drome (AIDS), and a number region, we pride cer because we have seen a cases, hence the conference,” and Surgical Oncology Chair at of travel-related diseases and ourselves on being the such as tuberculosis. The ob- the majority receiving anti- sharp increase in such cases Dr Khalid noted. Sigmund Freud University Vi- illnesses. leading centre for the jective of contact screening is TB medication. in the recent years, becoming The Thyroid Cancer Con- enna and Austrian lead of the In addition to disease di- to identify people who have DOT is a method of drug the second most common can- ference to be held under the Qatar Austrian Medical Team agnosis, treatment and health treatment and control been exposed to an infectious administration in which cer after breast cancer among patronage of Prime Minis- Prof Harald Rosen. education, contact screenings of infectious diseases disease and to ensure they re- healthcare professionals ob- women in Qatar and the re- ter and Interior Minister HE Dr Abdul Azeem said the are one of the most effec- ceive appropriate treatment, serve a person as they take gion.” Sheikh Abdulla bin Nasser al conference offers a unique, tive tools for preventing the Dr Muna al Maslamani when necessary. each dose of a medication. Thyroid cancer, he noted, Thani at the Ritz Carlton Doha accredited continuous profes- spread of infectious diseases. CDC Medical Director Dr Maslamani says con- The practice helps ensure pa- has increased from the ninth is expected to attract more sional development opportuni- “As the first facility of its tact screenings for infections tients receive all medications most common cancer across than 1,000 participants. ty for physicians, nurses, phar- kind in the region, we pride can be easily passed from per- such as TB and latent TB not as prescribed and is also used all nationalities and genders The conference is being macists and allied healthcare ourselves on being the leading son to person. To help prevent only stop transmission of the to monitor the response to and the third most common organised by the QCS, in col- professionals from all special- centre for the treatment and transmission of infectious dis- infection but can also prevent treatment and to prevent an- cancer among females of all laboration with the Ministry ties at the local, regional and control of infectious diseases. eases, we screen all contacts the development of the active timicrobial resistance. nationalities in Qatar in 2014, of Public Health (MoPH), international levels to enhance The CDC provides high-quali- of the affected TB patients disease in individuals who Dr Maslamani says in ad- to sixth most common cancer Hamad Medical Corporation the quality of care provided ty care to patients and ensures received at our facility. Last have been infected. dition to outpatient clinics, across all nationalities and (HMC), Qatar Doctor’s Society to thyroid cancer patients. He strict infection control meas- year we conducted over 4,100 In addition to general the CDC offers comprehen- genders and second most com- and Qatar Austrian Medical added that 13 speakers and top ures,” said Dr Maslamani. contact screenings,” added Dr outpatient visits and con- sive inpatient services for in- mon cancer among females of Team. experts in the field of thyroid “Infectious diseases are Maslamani. tact screenings, the CDC re- fectious disease patients who all nationalities in Qatar in The conference has been de- cancer from Qatar and Austria disorders caused by organ- Contact screening or trac- corded nearly 40,000 direct need hospitalisation. Last 2015, according to the Qatar veloped by QCS Vice Chairman will take part in 18 sessions to isms such as bacteria, viruses, ing is a primary means of con- observation therapy (DOT) year the facility cared for more National Cancer Registry. and Al Ahli Hospital Director of enlighten the attendees. fungi and parasites, and many trolling infectious diseases patient visits during 2018, than 1,200 inpatients. Turkish Airlines wins two awards in Dublin, London TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Turkish Airlines Chief Finan- this market with a financing DOHA cial Officer (CFO) Murat Şeker Turkish Airlines has had amount of up to $1.3 billion as said, “I would like to thank very innovative and first-of- of today. Turkish Airlines has TURKISH Airlines has won the both the Airline Economics and a-kind financing models mandated another 14 aircraft ‘Lease Deal of the Year Award’ Global Transport Finance on rewarded by ‘Jane’s to be delivered in 2019 with a by Airline Economics in the behalf of the Turkish Airlines value of $750 million to Chi- Awards Gala in Dublin recently. family for making us eligible for Transport Finance’, ‘Global nese banks and lessors. In addition to the award, these two significant awards. Transport Finance’, ‘Airline Turkish Airlines has had the national flag carrier of We’re delighted to receive them Economics’, ‘Airfinance very innovative and first-of- Turkey has also been awarded which crowned the rising graph Journal’, and ‘Bonds, Loans a-kind financing models re- ‘Aircraft Tax Lease of the Year’ that we have drawn in the field & Sukuk Turkey’ in respect warded by ‘Jane’s Transport by Global Transport Finance in of aircraft finance, especially in Finance’, ‘Global Transport the Awards Gala in London for recent years. of its financing models put Finance’, ‘Airline Econom- the financing of its brand new “While continuing our in practice since 2008. ics’, ‘Airfinance Journal’, and B777-Freighter aircraft deliv- works in order to further im- ‘Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Turkey’ ered in November 2018, with prove this performance, which subsidiary of one of the larg- in respect of its financing mod- a total financing amount of 110 has been awarded many times, Turkey’s national flag carrier has been awarded ‘Lease Deal of the Year Award’ by Airline Economics in est Chinese banks, leading to els put in practice since 2008. million Euros. we are proud to be accelerat- the Awards Gala in Dublin, and has also won the ‘Aircraft Tax Lease of the Year’ award by Global Transport a low cost of financing for the Turkish Airlines has crowned The structure is an inno- ing the rising global reputation Finance in the Awards Gala in London recently. subject aircraft. its success in this regard with vative, complex and unique and brand value of Turkish Turkish Airlines has tapped 23 international aircraft fi- French Tax Lease. Airlines at this point as well.” by Credit Agricole CIB, one where tax leverage is achieved loan provided by ICBC Finan- the Chinese market in 2016, nance awards in the past 10 Commenting on the awards, The structure was arranged of the largest French banks, together with a competitive cial Leasing Company Ltd., achieving a steady growth in years for raising $15 billion. 04 Tuesday, February 19, 2019 Nation

MURAIKHI MEETS OUTGOING MALAYSIAN ENVOY Police College, Tajikistan ministry enter training deal QNA DOHA

THE Police College on Monday signed a letter of intent with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan to promote cooperation between the two sides in academic, training and scientific research fields. The letter was signed by Major Jabr Ham- oud Jaber al Nuaimi, director, Department of Administrative and Financial Affairs at Police College, and Colonel Mashrabzoda Jamshed, head of executive office of the Tajik Minister of Internal Affairs. The letter of intent covers areas of scientific cooperation between the two sides, implemen- Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad al Muraikhi met with Ambassador of Malaysia tation of academic projects and training pro- to Qatar HE Ahmed Fadhel bin Shamseddin on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country. grammes, exchange of visits between students Muraikhi extended thanks to the ambassador for his efforts in promoting bilateral relations and and trainers, as well as exchange of information The letter of intent was signed by Major Jabr Hamoud Jaber al Nuaimi, director, Department wished him success in his future duties. (QNA) on curricula, training programme and coopera- of Administrative and Financial Affairs at Police College, and Colonel Mashrabzoda Jam- tion in scientific research. shed, head of executive office of the Tajik Minister of Internal Affairs. Temporary signal-controlled MoCI takes part in Qatar University Career Fair TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK R/A at Al Waab to open soon DOHA THE Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) is tak- To be implemented on February 23 (Sunday), the roundabout will remain in place for a period of 16 months ing part in the 13th edition of Qatar University Career Fair TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK from February 18 to 21. DOHA The exhibition aims to introduce university stu- THE Public Works Authority dents and graduates to ca- (Ashghal) has announced the reer opportunities in the opening of temporary signal- Qatari job market through The ministry’s participation in lised roundabout at Al Waab participating organisa- the career fair comes in line Intersection, including the fol- tions. Its objective is to with its efforts to attract and lowing temporary road layout familiarise participants train national cadres to access changes: with diverse and promising the job market. ‡Mehairja Street expan- professional prospects in sion from one lane to two terms of employment, field complete their studies and lanes in each direction. training and academic guid- keep abreast of the latest de- ‡New eastbound connec- ance. velopment and progress. tion from Mehairja Street to The ministry’s participa- The ministry will also Al Samriya Street through Al tion in the career fair comes familiarise students with Khufoos and Al Baidaa Streets. in line with its efforts to at- the career opportunities ‡Adding a third lane to tract and train national cad- it offers, its key responsibili- turn left at Mehairja Intersec- res to access the job market ties and services and its role tion for those coming from and promote cooperation in developing human re- Muaither. with various educational in- sources. These temporary layout stitutions across the country The Ministry of Com- changes have been designed in in professional fields. merce and Industry is com- coordination with the General During its participa- mitted to taking part in an- Directorate of Traffic to fa- The temporary layout changes have been designed to facilitate the construction of the interchange that will replace Al Waab Intersection and a tion in the fair, the ministry nual career fairs to offer cilitate the construction of the new flyover with four lanes in each direction along Al Bustan Street South. will outline plans and pro- students the opportunity to interchange that will replace grammes aimed at attract- gain practical and profession- Al Waab Intersection and a It will be implemented on Road users travelling east hairja and Al Khufoos Streets. and requests all road users to ing Qatari cadres to under- al experience and equip grad- new flyover with four lanes in February 23 (Sunday) and will from Muaither to Al Sadd, us- The Public Works Author- abide by the 50kph speed limit take practical training and uates with the necessary tools each direction along Al Bustan remain in place for a period of ing Al Waab Street, can utilise ity will install road signs advis- and follow the road signs to encourage its employees to to access the labour market. Street South. 16 months. an alternative route via Me- ing motorists of the traffic shift ensure their safety. Nation Tuesday, February 19, 2019 05 Baladna launches Qatar’s first long-life milk food security. we are proud to be the first and only long- added Alkhayyat. The company’s UHT line A true Qatari flagship brand, Baladna life milk producer in Qatar.” UHT milk will be made available in is now expanding its business into a new Baladna’s UHT milk is the first to be the retail stores in phases and there will will produce 80 tonnes phase to build its product portfolio. With produced locally, from a farm only 60km be two formats -- 1 Litre and 200ml. The an investment of approximately QR21 from Doha, making it a preferred choice UHT products are available in supermar- of long-life milk daily million, the UHT line is looking to pro- owing to its freshness quotient. So far, all kets from Monday. duce an average of 80 tonnes of long-life UHT milk in the market was being import- Since its inception in 2014, Baladna TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK milk daily. ed mainly from Europe with the bulk of it has been investing in the best quality man- DOHA Baladna has sourced and installed the made from milk powder. agement systems, people and processes. best new generation automated produc- “Innovation has always been at the Internal audits, corrective measures and BALADNA Food Industries, Qatar’s larg- tion lines from Europe and used SIG Ger- heart of what we do at Baladna, and ena- preventive actions have helped the dairy est producer of fresh dairy, commenced its many to produce the special Combibloc bling the country’s first UHT milk line is producer maintain global quality stand- third phase with the launch of the coun- packaging for the product. only the beginning of our expansion jour- ards consistently. The brand’s core values try’s first UHT (Long-Life milk) line. In response to the growing demand teurisation. ney. With nearly 20,000 Holstein cows in dovetail with Qatar’s National Vision 2030 The new state-of-the-art UHT pro- for long-life milk in the country, Baladna Moataz Alkhayyat, chairman of Bal- our barns, we have the capacity to expand to meet the aspirations of the Qatari com- duction line aims to help Qatar move is all set to become Qatar’s first local pro- adna Food Industries Co, said, “This is an our product portfolio, leading to a range munity, while also being a symbol of na- closer to achieving self-sufficiency and ducer of UHT ultra high-temperature pas- exciting new phase for us at Baladna and of new healthy products in the market,” tional pride for Qatar. Ooredoo Group to showcase 5G DIFI hosts panel on social leadership, innovations at MWC19 protection at UN gathering TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Ooredoo’s pavilion will offer a Ooredoo will demonstrate 5G-enabled services, including TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK BARCELONA Smart Fan Experience for visitors at WC 2022, at the event preview of these services, which sons learnt from efforts targeted formation, choice, interdepend- will help visitors navigate Qa- DOHA at families. ence and cohesiveness in family OOREDOO, one of the world’s tar, make bookings and pay for Speaking at the event, Dr life remain less implemented.” leading ICT providers, will goods and services with loca- THE Doha International Fam- Sharifa al Emadi, executive di- The attendees included HE showcase the transformative tion-based, interactive and per- ily Institute (DIFI), a member rector of DIFI, said: “Research Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif al power of 5G at Mobile World sonalised apps on their smart- of Qatar Foundation (QF), has has shown that social protection Thani, permanent representative Congress 2019 (MWC19) to be phone. concluded its participation in programmes can strengthen the of the State of Qatar to the UN; held in Barcelona, Spain, from Pioneering security technol- the 57th session of the Commis- capacity of families to care for Renata Kaczmarska, Focal Point February 25 to 28. ogy will also be on show at the sion for Social Development in their children, and remove bar- on the Family, UN DESA; Neil Ooredoo’s pavilion at the pavilion, including drone-based New York. riers to access services, while Gilbert, Milton and Gertrude venue will feature live demon- HD monitoring systems and The institute hosted a panel reaching those that are the most Chernin Professor of Social Wel- strations of how the technology Artificial Intelligence-based ana- titled ‘Towards Family-Sensitive vulnerable. fare and Social Services, Univer- can enable innovative services lytical tools, which will be used Protection’, in collaboration “Increasing evidence also sity of California, Berkeley, US; including child location moni- to deliver maximum safety and with the Mission of the State of shows that social protection and Gisela Nauk Chief, Inclusive toring and intelligent connected security for football fans in 2022. Qatar to the UN, Division for measures have led to increased Social Development Section, UN apps to assist visitors at mega Ooredoo will use three in- Inclusive Social Development family spending on education ESCWA. The session was mod- events such as the upcoming ternational 5G call in the Arab From transport to childcare and teractive touch screens to pro- Department of Economic and and health, which helps fami- erated by Dr Anis Ben Brik, Fam- FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. World. Now, Ooredoo has more shopping, 5G will bring a world vide visitors to its booth with Social Affairs (UN DESA), the lies to cope with the burden ily Policy Director, DIFI. MWC19 will be held under than 100 live 5G sites in Qatar, of benefits and convenience to fascinating insights into the pio- United Nations Economic and of care for ill family members, Kaczmarska said: “For its the theme of ‘Intelligent Con- has done 5G tests and trials in our customers, all of which fits neering work it has undertaken Social Commission for West while improving the health and part, social protection is indis- nectivity’ and is expected to at- Indonesia and Kuwait, and has perfectly with Mobile World including building the world’s Asia (UN ESCWA), Berkeley wellbeing of families, reducing pensable for achieving several tract some 107,000 profession- set up a 5G Technology Centre Congress 2019’s theme of ‘Intel- first 5G network. Visitors can Social Welfare and the Interna- childhood mortality, and re- UN Sustainable Development als from over 200 countries and Myanmar. ligent Connectivity.” experience innovative use cases tional Council of Social Welfare. ducing school absenteeism and Goals. Family policy should take territories. Sheikh Saud bin Nasser al Ooredoo will also demon- demos including virtual reality The event aimed at provid- child labour. into account the place of social Ooredoo will showcase its Thani, group chief executive strate a range of end-to-end football, connected yachts, child ing stakeholders – including “Families deserve to be the protection in the overall social 5G technological prowess and officer, Ooredoo, said: “After Smart Fan Experience services monitoring and how Ooredoo’s governments, civil society or- focus of policymaking due to the development framework. an array of futuristic services launching our 5G network in designed to give visitors to Qa- understanding of the potential ganisations and UN entities – critical contributions they make DIFI is a global policy and and solutions that leverage the Qatar in 2018 we’re thrilled to tar’s upcoming soccer tourna- of 5G has grown after deploying with a platform to discuss and to society. However, most social advocacy institute working to superior capacity and speeds of showcase some of the trans- ment a seamless experience and testing the network. enable a better understanding protection measures tend to advance knowledge on Arab 5G. Over the past year, Oore- formative services that will run during their stay in the country, Ooredoo pavilion is in Hall of the challenges faced by fami- benefit individuals by increas- families through research and doo launched the world’s first on the network, making use from the time they land to the 2H60 at MWC19 at Fira Gran lies and the progress made in ing individual security and free- promote evidence-based polices commercial 5G network in of the transformative speeds time they leave. A dedicated Via, Fira Montjuïc and La Farga addressing them, as well as to dom. Social protection meas- at a national, regional and inter- Qatar and trialled the first in- and capacity that 5G provides. Smart Fan Experience zone at L’Hospitalet, Barcelona. exchange experiences and les- ures designed to support family national level. Aster DM Healthcare launches month-long cancer awareness campaign

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the campaign at a ceremony dedicated to taking the lead in Day as a part of our CSR ven- DOHA held at Aster Hospital Doha in convening, capacity building ture, Aster Volunteers. The pur- the presence of Mohamed Sha- and advocacy initiatives that pose of the campaign is to help AS part of observing World Can- ban, a cancer survivor and sports unite the cancer community to make the public more aware cer Day, Aster DM Healthcare, enthusiast in Qatar, Dr Raghu K reduce the global cancer bur- about cancer prevention and the largest private healthcare Hiremagalur, medical director den, promote greater equity and treatments.” provider in Qatar, has launched of Aster Hospital Qatar, and oth- integrate cancer control into the Mohamed Shaban spoke to a month-long cancer awareness er officials of Aster. The activities world health and development the audience on how he over- campaign in the country under will include cancer awareness agenda. This year’s World Can- comes cancer with the power the slogan ‘I am And I Will’. sessions, flier distribution and cer Day’s theme is ‘I am And I of one’s will, diet control and The initiative comes in line mass pledge at Aster Hospital will’. It is a three-year campaign limited use of medicine. He with the message to combat Doha and all Aster medical cen- that calls for personal commit- emphasised the need of regular cancer and reduce its impact on tres across Qatar. ment to reduce the impact of exercise, eating more vegetables society by raising awareness of The campaign, which start- Dr Sameer Moopan, along with Mohamed Shaban and Dr Raghu K Hiremagalur, launches the campaign. cancer on oneself, the people and fruits, and avoiding canned the importance of screening and ed in the first week of February, one loves and the world at large. food and soft drinks. early detection. has seen the participation of ness across Qatar. The cam- schools and corporates in the 4 as an initiative of the Union Dr Sameer Moopan said, Aster is conducting cancer Dr Sameer Moopan, chief more than 800 people with over paign also aims to conduct more coming days. for International Cancer Con- “We are very happy to conduct awareness activities as a part of executive officer of Aster DM 600 people having taken the cancer awareness activities in World Cancer Day is ob- trol, the largest and oldest in- one month long awareness ac- its CSR programme, Aster Vol- Healthcare-Qatar, has launched pledge to spread cancer aware- cooperation with associations, served every year on February ternational cancer organisation tivity related to World Cancer unteers. Education City Golf Club, Fifty One East ink partnership to promote golf in Qatar

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK stay fit in the long run. DOHA Commenting on the partner- ship, Daniel Lattouf, retail director FIFTY One East, Qatar’s favour- at Fifty One East, said, “We never ite department store, has under- forget that our customers have scored its commitment to golf by chosen us, and we work hard to signing a partnership agreement deliver the best in service togeth- with the newest world-class golf- er with an access to world-class ing facility in Qatar – the Educa- events. Education City Golf Club is tion City Golf Club. a perfect fit to this promise due to Passion for golf, impeccable their impressive facilities particu- service and extended community larly the Centre of Excellence. To- support are all at the heart of this gether, our partnership will enable partnership that not only sees golf us to connect with our customers tournaments, but engages in nu- on a personal level.” merous events that encourage eve- Rhys Beecher, director of Golf ryone to be a golfer. at Education City Golf Club, com- Fifty One East will be a high- mented: “We are delighted to part- light of Education City Golf Club’s Fifty One East will be a highlight of Education City Golf Club’s monthly ner with Fifty One East who has monthly tournament calendar for tournament calendar for golfers in Qatar, as winners will receive exclusive been a pioneer in promoting and golfers in Qatar, as winners will re- prizes each month from Fifty One East’s range of exclusive brands. supporting Qatar’s sporting scene. ceive exclusive prizes each month Their commitment will surely step from Fifty One East’s range of ex- up the game and offer a memora- clusive brands. The tournament ble experience to our members.” calendar will feature monthly med- Rolex, the luxury watch brand als, women’s open days and junior whose global support for golf open days. spans more than 50 years, will be The members’ monthly medal the Official Timekeeper of Edu- will feature an exciting and unique cation City Golf Club. Fifty One eclectic series that will showcase East will facilitate the installation the top golfer of the year as each of Rolex wall clocks at carefully participant will aim to win the final selected locations across the golf- tournament of the year by consist- ing facility, including the Centre ently playing in each event. of Excellence and Clubhouse. In In line with the vision of Edu- addition, the Entertainment Di- cation City Golf Club to grow the Qatar through encouraging new ers participating in the tourna- vision under Fifty One East, in- game of golf, a number of the golfers to have an active and ment. Also, golfers participated in cluding JouéClub and alongside events will have a concentrated healthy lifestyle. a walking event, on the 18-Hole FNAC Qatar, will offer support to focus on women and children. The first event of the partner- Championship Course, along with key events via a set of activations, The overall partnership will sup- ship was the National Sport Day the unique 6-Hole Championship product displays, giveaways and port the development of golf in Stableford, which saw 100 golf- Course, that encouraged them to many more activities. 06 Tuesday, February 19, 2019 CAMPUS CORNER Doha College all set to host 3rd edition of ‘Qatar Primary School Choir of the Year’

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK pendently judged by a panel of Bournemouth Symphony Cho- of the Year is that of uniting the classroom.” poser,” she said, “I look back big-sing led by Greg Beardsell, DOHA experts comprising Giovanni rus, Ulster Youth Choir, Woo- children through singing. It is Dr Steffen Sommer, Prin- on music making when I was whose engaging workshops Pasini, chief conductor of the burn Singers and was Chorus our aim for children to have cipal of Doha College, added: a child with such fondness. have enchanted past editions’ ‘QATAR Primary School Choir Qatar Youth Orchestra and Qa- Director for the Gabrieli Con- a platform that encourages a “Our school is honoured to be I believe it’s so important to choirs and will again be part of of the Year’ (QPSCoY) returns tar Chamber Choir, and Olga sort’s education programme touch of competitive spirit, at the forefront of promoting encourage children not only this years’ schedule. this February for its third and Protopopova, Principal for the ROAR. He has worked with the with the desire to perform and excellence in music at a prima- to have an appreciation of QPSCoY will be held from largest edition yet. Organised International Centre for Music BBC Symphony Chorus, Lon- excel in music. Being a High ry age across schools in Qatar.” music but to experience mu- February 20 to 22 at Inter- by Doha College, this competi- in Doha. The panel will be led don Bach Choir and the Lon- Performance Learning school, Competition ambassador sic through performing it and Continental The City, main tion for primary school choirs -- as it has from the very begin- don Symphony Chorus. we recognise the importance Dana Alfardan, internation- sharing it with their peers.” sponsors, while Music Square has grown from its inaugural ning of the competition -- by Steph Gomaa, Director of of equipping students to be ally renowned Qatari compos- Six choirs will qualify for (51 East) will provide a pi- event in 2017 to a nationwide international choral music ex- Music at organising school well-rounded, and QPSCoY er and Doha College alumna the final, out of the 15 groups ano for the three days of the musical event involving more pert Greg Beardsell. Doha College, explains what allows participating children composed the QPSCoY anthem hailing from Doha, Mesaieed, competition. The event is also than 700 children. In recent years, Greg QPSCoY is about: “The ethos to develop a multitude of at- ‘Wings of the Falcon’. Wakra and Dukhan. All com- supported by FNAC and Sym- The competition is inde- has held the directorships of of Qatar Primary School Choir tributes and values outside of “As a songwriter and com- petitors will participate in a phony Events & Productions. Focus on disabilities at teachers training ‘Together We Care’: DMIS holds workshop at Olive International School interactive session for mothers TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

DOHA Modern Indian School hosted an interac- tive session for mothers of wards with the objective of lending an insight into the different approaches used in the classrooms. The ses- sion was held in the school premises on February 17. School Principal Pan- chali Dasgupta Sahu wel- comed the mothers and briefed them about the in- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK garding the same. tent behind the endeavor. DOHA This session was followed Head of Primary Mi- by an interactive session by chelle Iyer conducted an A teachers training workshop Nabeel Ahmed Baig who con- interactive session on ‘Pre- was held at Olive International ducted interesting activities paredness for effective School on the Nuaija campus for teachers to bring out the learning’. on February 16. The first ses- importance of instilling hope The workshop was held sion was led by Fr. Justin on in students and motivating to join hands with moth- the topic, ‘Learning Disabili- them to reach out to their ers and work together for ties and Teaching Challenges’. dreams. the children’s physical and The workshop dealt with Baig inspired the audience mental health. Its aim was to different types of learning through his success story and make mothers aware of the disabilities and methods to highlighted the importance innovative methods adopted improve them. Fr. Justin of teamwork, leadership, pa- by DMIS, to teach concepts explained how learning dif- tience and unity in personal in a way that children get ficulties differ from learning and professional life. The ses- reinforcement of what they disabilities and dealt with the sion came to an end on a very have learnt in school. misconceptions that arise re- positive note. Mothers took part in dif- ferent activities. School counsellor Un- nikrishnan showed the mothers how to remain calm and free from anxiety in OIS marks Feb as Traffic Awareness Month times of stress. The session proved to be an enriching for mothers.

Olive International School, Khairaitiyat is observing February as Traffic Awareness Month where the ‘Little Olivians’ are practicing traffic and safety rules on day-to-day basis.

BPS programme to boost global brotherhood

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK programme. haiva Kutumbakam’ should and learning practices in the DOHA This project aims at in- be imbibed by the students. school. troducing the SDGs to all He congratulated the stu- Senior Vice-Principal IN its endeavor to develop schools in Doha and work in dents and staff of the school Shirly Rappai motivated the global citizenry, Birla Public collaboration to create aware- for contributing for SDGs in staff saying it’s an opportu- School launched its new pro- ness and to contribute to the collaboration with United nity to contribute to the well- ject ‘Think Globally Work Lo- cause of humanity. Nations Organization. being of the world and help cally’ on January 19, at the BK The school plans to or- Rekha George, HOD of children become good citi- Birla Auditorium. ganise Inter-School competi- Social Science department, zens of the world. The project aims at im- tions, a Conclave and a Youth introduced the programme, Vice-Principal Radhika bibing the spirit of global conference in collaboration a beautiful dance perfor- Rele, Rajesh Pillai, Admin- brotherhood and to help the with UNO and UNICEF with mance depicting all 17 SDGs. istrative Manager Joseph students realise their respon- the aim to involve youths A mesmerising song ‘I Love K, HOD Music Department sibility to make this world a and inspire them to contrib- SDGs’ was presented by the Marshal, Sreelakshmi, John better living place. ute to this global venture. All students. Bhavna V S intro- and students took special ef- The Sustainable Develop- schools in Doha very soon get duced the SDGs, their objec- forts to make the program a ment Goals (SDGs) Agenda an official invitation for the tives, vision, the programme success. Betty Leone com- 2030 adopted at the World same. designed by the school, the pered the programme while Summit of United Nations School Principal A P Shar- road map and how it can be Mohammed Nawas proposed was introduced to launch the ma said the spirit of ‘Vasud- incorporated in all teaching the vote of thanks. Nation Tuesday, February 19, 2019 07 QICCA shares expertise at Vodafone unveils new Red portfolio TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The new Red plans indi- Arbitration Forum in Oman DOHA cate how the business is shift- ing from minutes and data to VODAFONE Qatar on Mon- beyond connectivity, building Both sides discussed enhancing cooperation as well as exchanging QICCA’s expertise with the Omani side day unveiled the details of its on its world-class network new ‘Red Has It All’ portfolio coverage, leveraging 5G as an TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK preparedness to help Omani of postpaid plans, a first of accelerator to growth and fo- DOHA brothers. He also reviewed its kind in the market that cusing on partnerships. QICCA’s successes and ac- tailors to customers’ lifestyle. QATAR International Center complishments and the ser- Vodafone is now offering for Conciliation and Arbitra- vices it provides to the busi- a suite of non-telecommuni- tion (QICCA) participated in ness community. cations services drawn from the Arbitration Forum held in Sheikh Thani said that es- widely known and lead- Oman in preparation for the tablishing Oman Center for ing digital brands in Qatar, setting up of Oman Center for Arbitration reflected the im- available to its customers on Arbitration. portance of arbitration and all Red plans. The event organised by its efficiency as an alterna- Using insights related to Oman Chamber of Commerce tive to the regular courts that the day-to-day routine of cus- and Industry was attended helps settle disputes swiftly tomers, Vodafone Qatar has by QICCA board member for by arbitrators specialised in collaborated with a selected International Relations and all sectors of trade and in- group of partners to unlock ‘Red Has It All’ now provides Qatar’s representative in ICC vestment. benefits available to custom- customers with a hassle-free Arbitration Court Sheikh Dr On his part, Zaman de- ers at the click of a button. series of services. Thani al Thani along with law- livered a presentation on the The latest privileges and yers Yousef al Zaman and Sul- Arbitration Law No 2 of 2017, partners that comprise this “We’re proud of our tan al Abdulla. while Abdulla discussed the evolution of Red have been long history of innovation On the sidelines of the The event organised by Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry was attended by QICCA board member implementation of foreign designed to directly respond and country ‘firsts’ and are forum, the Qatari delegation for International Relations and Qatar’s representative in ICC Arbitration Court Sheikh Dr Thani al Thani and local arbitration awards to the passion points and committed to providing our met with Oman’s Minister along with lawyers Yousef al Zaman and Sultan al Abdulla. before Qatari courts. lifestyles of the country’s customers with world-class of Legal Affairs Dr Abdulla growing population. products and services catered bin Mohamed al Saeedi and Red Has It All now pro- to their lifestyle,” said Voda- Chairman of Oman Chamber vides customers with a has- fone Qatar’s Chief Operating of Commerce and Industry sle-free series of services. Lis- Officer Diego Camberos. Qais bin Mohamed al Yousef. tening to music on Anghami, “Five years ago, we During the meeting, both free and fast deliveries from launched the first Red post- sides discussed enhancing co- Talabat, customised offers paid plans, which became operation as well as exchang- on the Vodafone Entertain- the benchmark for such ing QICCA’s expertise with er App, watching favourite customised packages, and the Omani side. shows from OSN on Wavo on today, we’re proud to be The delegation also met smart phones or tablets, spe- launching Red’s new ben- with representatives of several cial rates on premium rides efits, in partnership with so Arab arbitration centres. form Careem, international many leading brands, that Addressing the forum, deliveries via Shop & Ship shows we are closer than Sheikh Dr Thani said Qatar and borderless WhatsApp ever to the needs of our cus- and Oman enjoyed historic messaging when roaming. tomers,” Camberos added. relations, affirming QICCA’s Bedaya set to take part in Biryani Festival for second year

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK 20 to March 2 for the second strategic partnership we have case their products at Dukan she concluded. DOHA consecutive year. The festival, which will in place with the organising Bedaya.” The initiative reflects The festival will be host- company ‘Four and One’, we “This participation aims Bedaya’s continuous efforts to BEDAYA Center for Entre- ing prominent food and bev- run from February 20 have been able to provide to strengthen the knowledge support local entrepreneurs by preneurship and Career De- erages brands from the region to March 2 will be eight start-up projects the op- of entrepreneurs in the local providing them with an appro- velopment (Bedaya Center), as well as global markets. hosting prominent food portunity to showcase their market and bringing them priate platform at discounted/ a joint initiative by Qatar Reem al Sowaidi, general F&B related products and to closer to the community to reasonable fees to showcase Development Bank and Silat- manager of Bedaya Center, and beverages brands present their skills and ser- learn the nuances of the busi- and promote their products ech, is taking part in the Biry- said, “This is our second from the region as well vices, in addition to provid- ness they are operating in and reach consumers eas- ani Festival taking place at participation in the Biryani ing this platform to another and the ways to improve their ily, which contributes to the Al Bidda Park from February Festival, and thanks to the as global markets 20 entrepreneurs to show- performance and services,” growth of their businesses. 08 Tuesday, February 19, 2019 Reports by Catherine W Gichuki For events and press releases email African Panorama [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222

Dashiki attires splash colour at African show Dashiki is a colorful garment worn by women and men alike mostly in West Africa, though the fabric has nowadays become trendy in most African countries

ISPLAY of attires madee fromffrofrromroromom AAfrica.ffifricfrifrricriricicaa.aE..E EEveryoneverveereryeryryonoonenene wwawasaass elegantlyeleelegeelllegleegegantanantlantlntnttlly in different styles fromm ‘dashiki’ fabrics wowedd the people gathered att the Dashiki Fabric Partyy heldD at the Club Fabric recently.. More than 170 people attended thee event wearing different designs off dashiki. Dashiki is a colorful garmentt worn by women and men alikee mostly in West Africa, though thee fabric has nowadays become trendyy in most African countries. The event aimed at showcasingg one of the best African fabrics wass organised by Vibe Event in collabora- tion with Afrotainmentqtr and sup-- ported by Duuma’s African Market. The one of its kind event alsoo featured African music which leftt everyone entertained. Vibe Events Conceptual Man- ager and DJ Muse Teshome saidd that the aim of the event was too make a fashion statement-- that at- tires made from dashiki fabrics cann be worn at any place and on manyy wear tthehe ddashiki.ashiki. TThehe garment occasions by all nationalities. “Wee can bewbe wornorn anywanywherehere eveevennto to aca club.lub Participants showcase dashiki attires at the Dashiki Fabric Party recently. want people to know that dashiki is We want to introduce the dashiki an everyday wear, not meant only to the nightlife also. The colourful The event also featured a design- aim was also to empower the Afri- expected to join them. “We will give dressed. The event was well-organ- for occasions such as weddings or dashiki fabric comes in different er from the Duuma’s African Mar- can designers who are based in Qa- each between 10 and 15 minutes on ised and we are looking forward to parties. People who are colours. ket, a brand in Qatar which focuses tar. “We want to give them a plat- the runway for the audience to have more events of this kind.” not from Africa on African clothing and accessories. form to showcase their works and a glimpse of their designs.” The dashiki covers top half of can also “Duuma’s African Market supported creativity.” Event Manager Dee Daniels said the body and has formal as well as us a lot. We used most of the Teshome added that this was that the Dashiki Fabric Party was a casual versions which vary from dashiki fabrics to decorate the first event of this kind and plans great success. “Many people attend- simple draped clothing to fully- tai- the venue which gave to host a bigger one on March 1 are ed the event wearing different styles lored suits. The most common form it a real African also in the works. “We are plan- of dashiki. Some of them imported of dashiki is a loose-fitting pullover African expatriates next ambience.” ning to have a bigger event where their attires from abroad. Response with an elaborate V-shaped collar, He said models will showcase on the ramp to the event exceeded our expecta- tailored and embroidered neck and that the exclusive creations of African de- tions. The upcoming show will be sleeve lines. It is frequently worn with signers based in Qatar. We want to bigger and expected to be an even a brimless Kufi cap, which is worn in to none in celebrating QNSD give them right publicity.” greater success.” Islamic communities in Africa. According to Teshome, design- One of the participants at the Dashiki is a Yoruba name FRICAN expatriates were ers from Tanzania and Nigeria will event said, “The party was so colour- adapted from Hausa word for da- next to no other communi- be showcasing their creations at the ful. It was so exciting to see different shiki or ‘dan ciki’ which means in- Aties in celebrating Qatar Na- event with more from the continent styles of dashiki in a region away ner garment. tional Sport Day (QNSD) to raise awareness about the importance of physical activity. They made their presence felt at all the venues holding sporting activities on the special day recently. From Kenyans, Ugandans, Nigerians, Ghanaians to Ethiopians, people from the African continent enthusiastically participat- ed in large numbers either as individuals or in groups in the activities that were organised across the country. They took part in activities such as football, tug-of-war, volleyball, zum- ba, spinning, taekwondo, cycling, swimming, spinning, and athletics, all for raising aware- ness about importance of being physically ac- tive for a healthy life. Men and women, young and old alike thronged the venues like Aspire Park, the Corniche, beaches, playgrounds, among others, most of them reaching there as early as 6am, to mark the day. John, an African said, “Bearing in mind that it was a public holiday and many people didn’t go to work, it was a chance for us to organise an activity as friends. We woke up early in the morning and had a walkathon at the Aspire Park.” Some even turned volun- teers to make sure that things ran smoothly. Members of other expat communities participate in the Dashiki Fabric Party recently. Tuesday, February 19, 2019 09

ESTABLISHED SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 PRINTED AT ALI BIN ALI PRINTING PRESS Opinion HAMAD BIN SUHAIM AL THANI CHAIRMAN ADEL ALI BIN ALI MANAGING DIRECTOR DR HASSAN MOHAMMED AL ANSARI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

No Emergency For Trump’s Declaration Of Emergency The Angry Presidents Trump’s purely political move will undercut his legal ability to defend this dubious exercise of emergency powers Of United States! N taking the unprecedented step on Fri- day of declaring a national emergency to Ifund a course of action Congress had re- The presidential disposition matters as it seeps into the national mood, but Nixon, jected, President Donald Trump has set a devastating precedent that even members Johnson and now Trump did allow anger and grievance to fuel their politics of Congress who believe a huge border wall needs to be built are honour-bound to stop. DAVID O STEWART Trump signed an emergency declaration TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE enabling him to build a wall by tapping into billions of dollars of funds appropriated for OST amid the current fuss over pres- other purposes. The president had no other idential impeachment is one strong way to save face. Congress denied him the resemblance Donald Trump bears taxpayer dollars he wanted, and Trump’s to two predecessors who landed in promise that Mexico would pay for the wall Limpeachment proceedings, Andrew continues to be an empty one. Johnson and Richard Nixon. Anger and The emergency declaration came as the grievance fueled the politics of all three. president signed a congressional budget Other presidents have lost their tem- deal to keep the government open. The pers, but most have kept their anger off- agreement included $1.375 billion to con- stage, presenting to the public a sunny struct fencing, not walls. Trump said he The president had no other way to save face and upbeat message. Most sought will combine that money with $3.6 billion face. Congress denied him the taxpayer to appear calm (Calvin Coolidge, ‘No- set aside for military construction projects, Drama’ Obama), or even affable (Gerald $2.5 billion from federal drug-enforcement dollars he wanted, and Trump’s promise Ford, Ronald Reagan). programmes and $600 million from a fed- that Mexico would pay for the wall con- Not, however, Johnson, Nixon, and eral asset-forfeiture fund to construct sec- tinues to be an empty one now Trump. I’ll humour, routinely dis- tions of wall. played, framed their public images. For The $8 billion total exceeds the $5.7 bil- the first two, at least, that approach ended lion he had asked for and been denied by tion may seem very attractive. But there badly. Congress. It also lets Trump claim victory in are great dangers here for the nation, and if Andrew Johnson’s sour disposition a process that, after he capitulated and reo- Republicans can’t see that while one of their grew from an impoverished boyhood that pened the government following a 35-day own has the White House, they should be did not include a day of school. He radi- shutdown, had become a clear and stinging able to imagine it under a Democratic presi- ated resentment. “If Andy Johnson was defeat. dent. a snake,” a contemporary remarked, “he Trump’s purely political move will un- There are plenty of national concerns would hide in the grass and bite the heels dercut his legal ability to defend this dubi- that some Democrats might call “emergen- of rich men’s children.” ous exercise of emergency powers. He even cies” if doing so gave them the opportunity A fellow Tennesseean, President said so himself in the Rose Garden, remark- to ignore Republican opposition in Con- James K Polk, described Johnson as ing, “I could do the wall over a longer pe- gress and divert money to promote their “vindictive and perverse,” while his body- riod of time. I didn’t need to do this, but I’d initiatives. Today, it’s a wall. Tomorrow, the guard called him “the best hater I ever rather do this much faster.” emergency could be directed at ending gun knew.” An epidemic of opioid abuse does violence or stopping global warming. Succeeding the assassinated Abraham plague the nation, and drugs do come over Opponents of Trump’s poorly drafted Lincoln, Johnson blocked protections for the Southern border, but officials say the emergency declaration have vowed to sue. freed slaves. He denounced opponents vast majority of fentanyl and heroin fer- But it should not have to come to that. In as traitors and accused them of inciting ried north is in vehicles crossing at legal US recent weeks, in public and in private, his murder: “When I am beheaded,” he checkpoints. And even more of the purest even Republicans have counselled Trump railed, “I want the American people to be QUENCES THE LIKES OF WHICH FEW and most deadly fentanyl killing Americans against his power grab, correctly recognis- the witness,” with his blood “poured out Andrew Johnson’s sour disposition THROUGHOUT HISTORY HAVE EVER reaches our shores in mailed packages, not ing this as a separation-of-powers issue. as a fit libation to the Union.” grew from an impoverished boyhood SUFFERED BEFORE.” Kim Jong Un of cars and duffel bags. By shifting money from Now that Trump has acted, Congress, which His sense of grievance was overpow- that did not include a day of school. North Korea was “obviously a madman.” other drug-interdiction strategies to his has the power of the purse, must rise above ering. “I have been traduced,” he pro- He radiated resentment. ‘If Andy When French President Emmanuel Ma- wall, Trump risks impeding efforts to stop partisanship and defend the Constitution. claimed. “I have been slandered. I have cron urged higher defence spending, the flow in packages and at checkpoints. Trump’s attempt at political expediency been maligned.” He vowed not “to be bul- Johnson was a snake,’ a contempo- Trump hearkened back to the two world As for immigrants crossing the border presents a danger to the nation far in excess lied by enemies.” rary remarked, ‘he would hide in the wars: “How did that work out for France? without permission, it’s dishonest to call a of that presented by an unwalled border. Those enemies struck back. A one- grass and bite the heels of rich They were starting to learn German in problem that has steadily diminished for 15 An amendment to the 1976 law granting term president, Johnson holds the record men’s children’ Paris before the US came along.” years a sudden emergency. the president the power to declare emergen- for vetoes overridden by Congress (15). Trump’s 2019 Christmas message was Not one of the nine members of the cies allows Congress to end the emergency The House overwhelmingly impeached a haiku to rancour: “It’s a disgrace what’s House of Representatives who serve dis- by a joint resolution. him in 1868, then the Senate came within Trump’s stormy disposition turns happening in this country, but other than tricts bordering Mexico, Republican or The Democrat-controlled House of Rep- one vote of removing him from office. his rallies into festivals of spleen, mock- that, I wish everybody a Merry Christ- Democrat, supports Trump’s wall, and resentatives must act first, and if its reso- Nixon, another poor boy, also made ery and insults. He has boasted, “When mas.” Republican El Paso Mayor Dee Margo has lution against Trump’s declaration passes, anger central to his politics. “People react someone attacks me, I always attack back The presidential disposition matters, relentlessly debunked Trump’s false claim the Republican-controlled Senate will be to fear,” he told an adviser, “not love.” … except 100x more.” That vindictive- seeping into the national mood. Good that his city, long one of the safest in the na- required to take a vote. Majority Leader Nixon used coded appeals to white ness, he explained, is “a way of life.” cheer is infectious. An observer famously tion, was crime-ridden until 53 miles of wall Mitch McConnell won’t be able to subvert racial fears. He applauded “hard hat” ri- As president, he deploys demeaning dismissed Franklin Roosevelt’s “second- was built in 2008. the process. Senate Republicans who care oters who beat up antiwar protestors. He nicknames — Crooked Hillary, of course, class intellect,” but praised the jaunty If the flows of people or drugs across the about being faithful to the Constitution — or promised vengeance on those he resent- plus Lying James Comey, Head Clown New Yorker’s “first-class temperament.” vast expanse of border are truly an emer- who simply fear what Democrats would do ed, often the press and Kennedy family Chuck Schumer and Low-IQ Maxine Wa- History does not always repeat itself. gency, Trump is guilty of malpractice for with an unconstrained power to declare an members. ters. His tweets spray ill will. He called Today’s angry presidency need not land not having declared one sooner. A real crisis emergency when they hold the White House Nixon’s scowl became his trademark. his secretary of state “dumb as a rock” in the ditch. Yet a public persona steeped would demand an immediate and tempo- — should send a rebuke to Trump. He needed no sympathy; his own self- and “lazy as hell.” He dismissed his at- in malice implies a paranoia that may rary solution as well to deal with the sup- If the president uses the first veto of his pity overflowed. Conceding the California torney general as “scared stiff and Miss- misinterpret events, plus instability and posed crisis during the time it takes to erect presidency to stymie Congress, lawmak- governor’s race in 1962, he pronounced, ing in Action.” Four-star General Stanley even caprice — all dangerous qualities for his barrier. ers must come together to override it. Yes, “You don’t have Nixon to kick around McChrystal was “known for big, dumb someone with great power. That isn’t happening now. For Trump there is an immediate crisis in this nation. anymore.” mouth.” supporters who see merit and urgency in It’s an unprecedented attempt by a weak- Finally, Nixon’s wrath drove him to Foreign adversaries receive simi- (David O Stewart is the author the need for a physical wall, the declara- ened president to abuse executive power. launch the “third-rate burglary” at the lar treatment. Trump’s rage at Iran’s of Impeached: The Trial of Presi- (Tribune News Service) Watergate Hotel that led to his 1974 res- president promised, in all caps on Twit- dent Andrew Johnson and other ignation under threat of impeachment. ter: “YOU WILL SUFFER CONSE- works of history.)

Even After Shooting, Teachers Don’t Want School Police Armed A police uniform can represent fear, extrajudicial violence and threats. Seeing that uniform patrolling a school with a gun could make it impossible to learn JESSE SCHNEIDERMAN Even now, I’m glad this legislation will onstrated that armed officers are ineffective TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE not advance. Our students come to us to be at preventing school shootings. After the safe and to escape whatever occurs outside lockdown, our principal pledged that we N a spring day last year, the staff of of school. Ask any teacher in a low-income would make sure our school is safe. He was Frederick Douglass High School in community why the most challenging kids adamant though: “We won’t kneejerk.” Baltimore crammed into the media are there every day: It’s because they need Arming school police would be apply- Ocentre for training on active shooter meals, a safe place to hang out with their ing a kneejerk reaction that has already drills. Truthfully, I wasn’t concerned. Our friends and to forget whatever is going on been rejected. The Parent and Community kids deal with death and violence regularly, outside of the school building for seven hours Advisory Board as well as staff and student but schools are fairly safe. at a time. For students, there can be trauma groups spoke out against this legislation in But on Febuary 8, a Friday, I was glad for in seeing a police uniform. Many of our stu- January, and the school board unanimous- that training. dents have experienced the bad policing that ly agreed. Our kids can’t afford a kneejerk My US history classroom is near “Broad- has made Baltimore infamous. response. way and Main” — the busy intersection on A police uniform can represent fear, Keeping our students safe is paramount, the first floor. Lunchtime can be extra loud, extrajudicial violence and threats. Seeing and the outpouring of love our school com- so when I heard a commotion, I stuck my that uniform patrolling a school with a gun munity has received is heartening. As we head outside. I heard screams and an admin- could make it impossible to learn. We see look for ways to better support our students istrator shouting “Lockdown! Lockdown!” the countless videos of school police officers following Friday’s tragedy, we must focus I locked my door, a student turned off abusing children or handcuffing elementary emotional needs of students and classroom priorities are out of line. I love our school on what students and staff want and need. the lights, and the class crowded in the cor- school students; imagine what those situa- accommodations for students with dis- police officer. Everyone at Douglass does. I We have to get this right. ner. We remained hidden for an hour as we tions would be like if the officer had a gun. abilities combined. With that money, the was thinking of him as I sat in my room af- Let’s support students by providing learned that a student’s family member had School police arrest black students at a district could hire 120 social workers, 50 ter the kids were dismissed early via a back them with social workers, health care pro- entered the building with a gun and shot disproportionately higher rate: Black stu- nurse practitioners or 60 school counse- entrance because the main entrance was fessionals and counselors. Let’s support Coach Marks, a special education parapro- dents comprise 80 percent of the district’s lors. These funds could be used to support an active crime scene. A few years ago, he students by providing them with enriching fessional. students but 98 percent of the arrests. clubs and extracurricular programming, beat-boxed at our school talent show while clubs and extracurricular programming. A few weeks ago, many of us celebrated Given this disparity, it is likely that any use which are proven to improve achievement a student rapped. These are the programmes that will make the school board’s decision not to support of force by school police would follow the and engagement. Douglass can no longer He has done more for community-po- our students and communities safer. a bill to allow school police to carry guns same pattern. afford our debate team, chess team and lice relationships than the BPD ever could. in school. Currently guns are locked in the Baltimore City Public Schools spends poetry club due to budget cuts. School po- Even with an excellent school police officer, (Jesse Schneiderman is a US his- school police office, right near the main en- roughly $7 million on school police, which lice funding should come out of the police the repeated examples of gun violence in tory teacher at Frederick Douglass trance, when the officers come to work. is more than the entire budget for social- budget, or it should not get spent at all. Our schools throughout the country have dem- High School in Baltimore.)

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Maldives arrests former leader Death toll in Philippine measles outbreak hits 136 since January Yameen over witness tampering DPA who died from the disease, tion coverage. “Vaccination Health’s “Knock Out Tigdas” MALÉ: Maldives authorities on Monday detained former strongman MANILA 40 per cent were aged one to is the best strategy to combat On the rise (measles) campaign. president Abdulla Yameen after he was accused of trying to bribe four years old, the department measles,” Health Secretary Duque has blamed the in- witnesses in his money laundering trial, officials said. THE death toll in a measles said. Francisco Duque said. The number of cases nation- crease on low vaccination rates The arrest came after a court began a preliminary hearing into outbreak in the Philippines Authorities stepped up ap- Senator Manny Pacquiao, wide has reached 8,443 as among children due to a scare allegations that Yameen received nearly $1.5 million in illicit pay- has reached 136 since the start peals to parents to get their a world boxing champion, of February 16, almost dou- triggered by a controversial ments just before he lost his re-election bid in September. of the year, the Department of children inoculated against added his popular voice to the ble the number since the last programme to immunize chil- “Prosecutors said that Yameen had allegedly attempted to bribe Health said Monday. measles, amid a scare trig- call for parents to vaccinate update last week, according dren against dengue in 2017. witnesses,” a court official said. Dozens of the former leader’s sup- The number of cases na- gered by a controversial anti- their children against mea- to data from the Depart- The scare focused on a porters gathered near a jetty in the capital where the former leader tionwide has reached 8,443 dengue vaccine. sles. ment of Health. Of the 136 vaccine created by French was transferred to a police speed boat that took him to the Maafushi as of February 16, almost dou- The health department has “In boxing, I have your patients who died from the firm Sanofi Pasteur, which prison after spending four hours in the court house, police said. ble the number since the last dispatched teams to provide back. But in our fight against disease, 40 per cent were disclosed that the medicine Many of the key dissidents incarcerated during his rule update last week, according free vaccines in government measles, we have to be togeth- posed risks to children who were held at the same prison. Officials said Yameen strongly to data from the Department centres around the country in er,” he said as he expressed aged one to four years old have not been infected by den- denied police allegations that he attempted to bribe or coerce of Health. Of the 136 patients a bid to get wider immuniza- support for the Department of gue before immunization. witnesses to change their testimony. (AFP) Indian stadiums pull Soldiers, militants killed in down Imran Khan’s deadly Kashmir gun battle portraits over Pulwama AFP producing the Pakistan Super NEW DELHI League Twenty20 matches Army major, civilian for broadcasters because of among 9 dead in CRICKET stadiums around the Pulwama attack India India have taken down por- froze bilateral cricketing ties the latest clash traits of Pakistan’s former with Pakistan after deadly captain-turned-Prime Minis- attacks on Mumbai in 2008 AFP ter Imran Khan amid protests blamed on militants based SRINAGAR, INDIA over the killing of 41 para- across the border. militaries in Indian-adminis- The arch rivals only play INDIAN troops suffered new tered Kashmir last week. each other abroad, and are losses Monday in a battle India has blamed Paki- next scheduled to meet in the with Kashmir militants that stan for the suicide attack World Cup in England start- left nine dead, officials said, on a military convoy that ing June 15. just days after a major sui- sparked widespread calls for cide bomb attack escalated action against the country’s Stop blaming Beijing, tensions with neighbouring neighbour. Pakistan. Khan, who led Pakistan to Islamabad for terror The confrontation piled a World Cup victory in 1992, strikes, Chinese state more pressure on the In- is considered one of the best dian government, which players ever, and his portrait media urges India has blamed Pakistan for last is found at many grounds Beijing: India should focus Thursday’s suicide attack on around the world. on redrawing its anti-ter- a convoy that killed at least But the Cricket Club of rorism policy rather than 41 paramilitaries. India in Mumbai and the Test blaming Pakistan without Several hours of shooting ground at Mohali have led the evidence for the Pulwama rocked the Pulwama district, portrait protests by removing attack and holding China re- south of Kashmir’s main city pictures of Khan and other sponsible for blocking efforts of Srinagar, after officials Pakistan stars. to list Jaish-e-Muhammad said four soldiers, a police- “We respect the senti- (JeM) Chief Masood Azhar man, three militants and a ments of the people of India as a terrorist at the UN also civilian were killed in the lat- who are angry by what hap- without proof, Hindustan est clash. Smoke and fire billow from residential houses during a gunfight at Pinglena village in Pulwama in south Kashmir, some 25 kilometers from pened in Kashmir. In protest Times reported quoting An army major was Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, on Monday. (EPA-EFE) we took off the pictures of all Chinese state media. India among the dead, along with Pakistani players,” Punjab has failed to provide “solid three militants from the ed villages and fired warning Mamata demands Modi govt’s ouster It won’t have any real im- Cricket Association treasurer evidence” against Azhar and Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mo- shots at a suspected militant for failure to prevent terror attack pact,” Ajay Sahni, executive Ajay Tyagi said. China has rightly practised hammed (JeM) group which hideout, unleashing the fire- director of the New Delhi “We have kept them in caution against listing him as claimed last week’s attack, fight in the village of Pinglan KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday based Institute for Conflict safe custody and will see later a terrorist, the state media military and police officials late Sunday. Images showed slammed the Modi government for politicising the Pulwama terror Management, said. what we are going to do about comment piece said. It ad- said. flames and smoke billowing attack and demanded its ouster for failing to take precautionary Saudi Foreign Minister them,” he added. vised “quiet diplomacy” on In- Six senior army men in- out of one of the residential measures despite an intelligence alert of a possible attack. Adel al-Jubeir said during The Pakistan Cricket dia’s part to “better address” cluding a brigadier and a houses in the area. Banerjee also accused the RSS and the BJP of trying to incite a visit to Islamabad that his Board (PCB) slammed the re- the Azhar issue. At least 44 lieutenant colonel were in- Government forces have communal violence in her state. country “will try to de-esca- moval of the portraits. Indian paramilitary personnel jured in the hours-long gun launched a massive hunt “So many jawans have been killed. We seek punishment for late tensions” between India “We have always believed were killed in a suicide bomb- battle, a police official said. since an explosives-packed the perpetrators, but responsibility for the negligence must also and Pakistan. He is due to and emphasised that sports ing in occupied Kashmir’s Pul- “A police deputy inspec- van struck the convoy trans- be fixed. There should be an investigation into the incident,” said visit New Delhi with Crown and politics should be kept wama district on February 14, tor general has also suffered porting 2,500 security men Banerjee while speaking to reporters at the state Secretariat. Prince Mohammed bin Sal- separate. History tells us that the attack reportedly claimed injuries,” the official said. close to Pinglan on Thursday. Alleging that last month an American intelligence advisory man on Tuesday. sports, particularly cricket, by JeM, proscribed as terror The identity of the mili- A video on social media had warned of communal violence in India in the name of elec- JeM is one of several mili- have always played a key role group since 2002 by the UN. tants was not revealed but purportedly shows a pre-re- tions, the Chief Minister asked, “Why was action not taken tant groups fighting Indian in building bridges between The comment piece published local media reports said one corded message by the 20-year- despite this intelligence report?” troops in Kashmir, which has people and countries,” PCB in the nationalistic tabloid of those killed was Abdul old Kashmiri suicide bomber “Why was a convoy of 78 vehicles transporting over 2,000 been split between India and managing director Wasim Global Times — affiliated Rashid Gazi, a Pakistani na- warning of more attacks. troopers allowed to go together, when the government had informa- Pakistan since independence Khan said in a statement. to the Communist Party of tional whose role in Thurs- Experts say India has tion about a possible attack? Why were precautionary measures not from Britain in 1947. Both He called the protests China’s (CPC) People’s Daily day’s attack was being probed limited options for action taken? Why have so many people died?” asked Banerjee. Banerjee claim the Himalayan region “highly regrettable.” Indian — dismissed New Delhi’s by investigators. now. “Whatever retaliation said following Thursday’s terror attack, the Opposition has stood and have fought two wars production company IMG assertions. (AGENCIES) Hundreds of soldiers raid- India takes will be symbolic. behind the government without asking any question. (IANS) over the territory. Reliance has pulled out of

News BJP MP Kirti Azad joins Congress, Pakistan recalls in brief slams Modi for ‘false’ promises envoy from India Saudi crown prince orders release NEW Delhi: Cricketer-turned-politician and suspended BJP MP amid tensions Bangladesh actress Kirti Azad joined the Congress here on Monday and flayed Prime ISLAMABAD: In the wake of of 2,107 Pakistani prisoners in KSA ordered to take down Minister Narendra Modi for making what he said were false the Pulwama attack and base- ‘vulgar’ images promises and said there was no internal democracy in the BJP. less allegations from New TRIBUNE.CO.PK immediately to Prime Minister ambassador to Saudi Arabia’ in Azad, who represents Darbhanga in Bihar in the Lok Delhi, which killed at least 44 ISLAMABAD Imran Khan’s request.” Prince response to me asking him to DHAKA: Provocative selfies Sabha, was formally inducted into the party in the presence of Indian security personnel in Salman, who is in Pakistan on a treat the 2.5 million Pakistani’s earned Bangladeshi social Congress President Rahul Gandhi. He was to join the Congress Kashmir, Pakistan on Monday SAUDI Crown Prince Moham- two-day historic visit, arrived at working in KSA as his own”. media star Sanai Mahbub on February 15 but the event was postponed following the recalled its high commissioner mad bin Salman has ordered Nur Khan Airbase in Islamabad “Saudi investment in Pa- a reprimand from Bangla- suicide bombing in Jammu and Kashmir. from India. the immediate release of 2,107 on Sunday evening. kistan benefits both the coun- desh police on Monday, as A three-time MP, Azad was suspended from the Bharatiya According to the Foreign Pakistani prisoners languishing He was warmly received by tries,” said the premier at the authorities in the conserva- Janata Party (BJP) in 2015 for alleging “corruption” in the Delhi Office (FO), the envoy has been in different Saudi prisons, an- Prime Minister Imran Khan, dinner last night recalling that tive Muslim country step and District Cricket Association (DDCA), then headed by Union recalled to Islamabad for ‘con- nounced Information Minister Chief of Army Staff General Saudi Arabia is home to 2.5 up their campaign against Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. sultations’. Suhail Mahmood Fawad Chaudhry. Qamar Javed Bajwa and other million Pakistanis who work adult content online. The Addressing the media at the Congress headquarters, Azad left New Delhi on Monday morn- Foreign Minister Shah Me- government officials. Earlier as labourers in the kingdom aspiring actress, who regu- launched a scathing attack on Modi and said that under the ing, confirmed the FO. hmood Qureshi while giving on Monday, Prime Minister to make their livelihood. The larly posts suggestive but current leadership there was no internal democracy in the BJP. Pakistan launched a dip- more details said, “Cases of the Khan also took the Twitter and premier had also requested the fully-clothed photographs Describing his joining Congress as “gharwapsi” (homecom- lomatic offensive to counter remaining [Pakistani prisoners] said, “Crown Prince Moham- Kingdom to take special care on social media platforms, ing), Azad said ever since the Modi government came to power, Indian attempts to link Islama- will be reviewed. People of Paki- mad bin Salman won the hearts of Pakistani residents in Saudi hit local headlines last the “faces behind the mask started to come out”. (IANS) bad with Thursday’s Pulwama stan thank His Royal Highness of the people of Pakistan when Arabia, calling them an impor- year after becoming the attack. (AGENCIES) Prince Salman for responding he said ‘consider me Pakistan’s tant source of foreign exchange. first Bangladeshi celebrity to announce that she had undergone breast enhance- ment surgery. (AFP) Death-row ‘spy’ Six suspects named Desperate measures for unwanted pregnancies must be freed, in 2015 killing of AFP Institute. “Three years ago, mother didn’t die, you should India tells UN Bangladesh blogger PESHAWAR, PAKISTAN when my daughter was born, also stay alive’.” Abortion the doctor told me that I is allowed in Pakistan if the THE Hague: Islamabad should be DHAKA: A former army official PREGNANT, desperate, and should stop having babies be- health of the mother is in dan- ordered to immediately free an is among the six people who poor, Pakistani mother Za- cause it would be bad for my ger. But many doctors invoke Indian man sentenced to death have been charged with the meena faced a stark choice: health,” said Zameena, using their Muslim faith and refuse for alleged spying in Pakistan, killing of blogger Avijit Roy, risk her life by having a secret an assumed name, from her to carry them out. India’s lawyers told the UN’s top who was hacked to death by abortion, or risk her life bear- home in the northwest city of As a result, some women court Monday, saying his military suspected Islamist militants ing her husband a sixth child. Peshawar. abort illegally and authorities trial was a “farcical case” based in 2015, police said. “The In the end, she opted for “But whenever I say that largely turn a blind eye to the on “malicious propaganda”. charge sheet was sent to the the former, one of more than to my husband, he tells me situation. The hearing concerning home ministry for its approv- two million women a year to to trust God,” the 35-year-old The preferred method is Kulbushan Sudhir Jadhav at al,” Counter Terrorism and do so in a country where re- added. “My husband is a reli- by ingesting Misoprostol, an the International Court of Jus- Transnational Crime (CTTC) ligious leaders are critical of gious man... he wants to have (File photo) Ayeesha, an employee of the Pakistani NGO Aware Girls, over-the-counter drug used to tice comes amid a sharp spike unit Chief Monirul Islam told family planning measures and a line of sons.” briefs other employees on the means to treat and answer calls on the treat ulcers, which causes the in tensions between the two journalists at a press briefing there is a lack of sex education Decades ago, a family hotline “Sahailee” (“friend” in Urdu) dedicated to abortion in Peshawar. expulsion of the embryo. It nuclear-armed neighbours, after in Dhaka. Roy, a secularist and access to contraception. planning campaign with the can also cause serious compli- a suicide attack on an Indian Bangladeshi-born US writer, Almost half of all pregnan- slogan “do bache hi ache” or with a population of around band that they practice family cations for the mother. military convoy last week and was hacked to death by uni- cies in Pakistan -- around 4.2 “two children is good” was 207 million, Pakistan’s baby planning, but he refused. NGO Aware Girls coun- renewed fighting in disputed dentified assailants on Febru- million each year -- are un- rejected by religious leaders boom is stretching resources “My mother-in-law had sels those who call its hotline Kashmir. Jadhav, a former navy ary 26, 2015, when leaving planned and around 54 per- as well as nationalists who beyond capacity and experts nine kids,” said Zameena. on how such drugs should be officer, was arrested in the restive a university book fair with his cent of those end in termina- wanted a bigger population warn of trouble ahead. “When I complain to my hus- used safely and when to seek southwestern Pakistani province wife in Dhaka. (DPA) tion, according to a report by to rival the 1.2 billion people Zameena said she fre- band that I can’t have more emergency or professional of Baluchistan in March 2016 on US research firm Guttmacher in neighbouring India. Today quently suggested to her hus- babies, he answers: ‘If my treatment at a clinic. charges of espionage. (AFP) Gulf / Middle East / World Tuesday, February 19, 2019 11

News in brief Europeans reject Trump’s call to take back Syria militants

AFP be able to ensure the captives’ “Where possible, this should be Minister Nicole Belloubet said Poland shuns Israel PARIS detention, especially if their in the region where the crimes the government would stick summit amid longtime foe Turkey mounted had been committed,” he add- to its current policy of dealing Holocaust row EUROPEAN officials on Mon- an assault on Kurdish fighters ed. In Berlin, Foreign Minis- with fighters on a case-by-case day gave a cold shoulder to a to keep them from establishing ter Heiko Maas told ARD tel- basis. Speaking on France 2 WARSAW: Poland’s prime call by US President Donald control in Syrian cities. evision it would be “extremely television, she acknowledged minister on Monday Trump to take back citizens EU nations say any cap- difficult” to organise the fight- that the withdrawal of US cancelled Warsaw’s par- captured in the fight against tured fighters and their family ers’ repatriation and eventual troops from Syria would bring ticipation in a Jerusalem Islamic State militants in Syria members should be prosecut- prosecution. about a “new geopolitical situ- summit, accusing an Israeli for prosecution back home. ed for alleged crimes where A return could be possi- ation... but at this stage we’re minister of “racist” com- Concerns rose about the they occurred. That would ble only if “we can guarantee not changing our policy”. ments about the actions of fate of European nationals now mean in Syria or Iraq, now German FM Heiko Maas (2nd right) walks next to his French counterpart that these people can be im- France has long refused Poles during the Holocaust, being held by Kurdish forces af- that coalition forces are wrest- Jean-Yves Le Drian as they arrive for a dinner meeting on the sidelines mediately sent here to appear to take back fighters and further souring relations ter Trump shocked his coalition ing the last pockets of Syrian of the 55th Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, recently. (AFP) in court and that they will be their wives, of whom 150 are between the two nations. allies in December by announc- territory from IS control. detained,” he said. thought to be in Syria, with Mateusz Morawiecki’s ing the withdrawal of Ameri- In London, Prime Minister be tried where they are cap- ance with due legal process In France, which accounts Foreign Minister Jean-Yves decision to scotch Poland’s can troops from Syria. Officials Theresa May’s spokesman said tured. “Foreign fighters should in the most appropriate juris- for the largest number of Euro- Le Drian referring to them as involvement in the sum- worry the Kurds will no longer the IS foreign fighters should be brought to justice in accord- diction,” the spokesman said. pean militants in Syria, Justice “enemies” of the nation. mit of central European nations comes after the latest salvo in a long row between Poland and Israel over history. (AFP) Top GOP senator pledges 7 Labour MPs quit party over Corbyn’s US-backed Kurdish militia Brexit support probe of attempt to oust LONDON: A group of MPs from Britain’s opposition Trump from office in 2017 Labour Party broke away on asks IS fighters trapped Monday in protest at leader DPA Trump calls talks Jeremy Corbyn’s support WASHINGTON for Brexit and his failure to about removing stamp out anti-Semitism. A prominent Republican sena- him ‘treasonous’ The seven MPs included in last pocket to surrender tor on Sunday promised to Chuka Umunna, who has investigate allegations by a WASHINGTON: US President Don- led a campaign for a second former acting FBI chief that ald Trump said Monday a top Jus- referendum that could stop SDF moving cautiously as IS is said to be using civilians as ‘human shields’ Deputy Attorney General Rod tice official’s reported discussions Brexit and was once seen Rosenstein discussed trying to about invoking the Constitution as a potential leader of the oust President Donald Trump to remove him from office were centre-left party. Umunna from office in 2017. part of an “illegal and treason- called for a centrist “alterna- “There’s an allegation by ous” push against him. Deputy tive” in British politics as the the acting FBI director at the Attorney General Rod Rosenstein rebel MPs complained about time that the deputy attorney raised the possibility of remov- the far-left turn. (AFP) general was basically trying ing the president in 2017 after to do an administrative coup, Trump fired FBI director James Amnesty urges release take the president down to the Comey, according to Andrew of Egypt lawyer held twenty fifth amendment pro- McCabe, who replaced Comey as over yellow vests cess,” Senator Lindsey Graham the bureau’s acting director. told CBS’s “Face The Nation.” McCabe and Rosenstein BEIRUT: Rights group “The deputy attorney “look like they were planning Amnesty International called general denies it. So I prom- a very illegal act, and got Monday for the release of an ise your viewers the fol- caught.....,” Trump said in a Egyptian lawyer arrested after lowing; that we will have a series of tweets. “This was the posing in a photo wearing hearing about who’s tell- illegal and treasonous ‘insur- a yellow vest symbolic of ing the truth, what actually ance policy’ in full action!” protests in France. Mohamed happened,” Graham, a vocal Trump has often attacked the Ramadan, a human rights Trump supporter, said. federal investigations into his lawyer, was arrested on Former acting FBI direc- campaign’s links to Russia as a December 10 in the northern tor Andrew McCabe said in “witch hunt” aimed at sabotag- city of Alexandria on charges an interview broadcast later ing his presidency. (AFP) including spreading false Sunday that Rosenstein was news, distribution and pos- so alarmed by Trump’s firing programme “60 Minutes.” session of leaflets and yellow of FBI director James Comey “The deputy attorney general vests. His arrest came as re- in May 2017 that he discussed was definitely very concerned ports circulated that Egyptian recruiting cabinet members to about the president, about his authorities were restricting invoke the 25th amendment to capacity and about his intent sale of yellow vests. (AFP) remove Trump. at that point in time,” he add- The amendment allows ed. He also repeated allega- for the vice president to be- tions which were first reported come acting president if he last year that Rosenstein had and a majority of the cabinet suggested wearing a wire so 19 Palestinians declare the president “unable he could secretly record the to discharge the powers and president. “He was not joking. injured in clashes duties of his office.” “Discus- He was absolutely serious,” sion of the 25th amendment McCabe said. with Israeli forces was... simply Rod raised the Excerpts of the McCabe issue and discussed it with interview were already broad- DPA me in the context of thinking cast on Thursday. GAZA CITY about how many other cabinet Rosenstein has denied dis- officials might support such cussing trying to oust Trump AT least 19 Palestinians and one an effort,” McCabe told CBS’s or offering to wear a wire. Israeli soldier were injured late Syrians gather at the scene of a double attack in Syria’s northwestern city of Idlib, on Monday. (AFP) Sunday during clashes in the northern Gaza Strip, Israeli and AFP out”, the spokesman said. Palestinian sources said. Nine- BAGHOUZ, SYRIA D o n ’ t a b a n d o n u s , S y r i a n K u r d s t e l l E u r o p e Thousands of people have teen Palestinians, including PARIS: A top Kurdish official has called on Europe not to aban- streamed out of the so-called Twin bombing kills 24 one in serious condition, were ISLAMIC State group mili- don Syrian Kurds once the battle against the Islamic State “Baghouz pocket” in recent injured by Israeli gunfire, Gaza tants defending their last group is over and to help set up an international force to protect weeks, but no civilians have Health Ministry spokesman dreg of territory in Syria them from Turkey. made it out in the last three in Syria’s Idlib: Monitor Ashraf al Qedra told reporters. have no choice but to sur- European powers “have a political and moral responsibility” days. Civilians that managed Earlier on Sunday the Is- render, a Kurdish-led force to the Kurds, Aldar Khalil told AFP in a interview in Paris, warn- to escape have been ferried on AFP toll. Idlib, the last major part raeli army fired several shells said on Monday, ahead of a ing that the Kurds would seek the protection of Syrian President trucks to Kurdish-held camps BEIRUT of Syria still outside the con- at a military lookout post close victory declaration expected Bashar al-Assad if failed by Europe and the US. for the displaced to the north. trol of President Bashar al- to the border with Israel that within days. Khalil, who played a key role in establishing Syria’s semi- The International Rescue A double bomb attack in Syr- Assad’s regime, is held by an belonged to the Hamas move- The warning by the US- autonomous Kurdish region in 2013, appealed to Europe for Committee said Monday that ia’s militant-held city of Idlib alliance led by Syria’s former ment’s armed wing, the al- backed Syrian Democratic protection. “If they (Europe) don’t meet their commitments they 62 people, mostly children, on Monday killed 24 people, Al-Qaeda affiliate, Hayat Tah- Qassam Brigades, Gaza secu- Forces (SDF) came as Euro- are effectively abandoning us,” Khalil said late on Sunday, calling had died on the way to the Al- including four children, a war rir al-Sham. rity officials said. pean nations reacted coolly on France particularly to work at the United Nations for the crea- Hol camp or shortly after ar- monitor said. HTS took administra- No injuries were reported to a US call to repatriate Eu- tion of a buffer zone along the Turkish border. (AFP) riving in the past few weeks. The first blast was caused tive control of the whole of in that incident, according ropean nationals in Syria, An informed source said by a bomb planted under a car the region last month, after to the officials, who said that which Germany said would IS fighters are seeking safe in the main city of the Idlib re- overpowering smaller Turkey- the post in northern Gaza was be “extremely difficult”. ing a woman clad in black out, saying IS is increasingly passage to the IS-held city of gion, the Syrian Observatory backed factions. targeted shortly after a rocket Diehard IS fighters are and masked men. An SDF using civilians as “human Idlib in northwestern Syria. for Human Rights said. The Islamic State group was launched from the area now trapped in their last fighter pointed towards a wa- shields”. “They want to take re- A motorcycle bomb deto- also has sleeper cells in the into southern Israel. patch of territory of less than ter tanker parked in the arid “The clashes are spo- maining civilians with them as nated after ambulances ar- area. A local office of the “Sal- The rocket exploded on the half a square kilometre in the plain that separated his force radic and very limited,” SDF human shields. But the SDF rived at the scene of the first vation Government”, an ad- border fence, they said. Mean- village of Baghouz near the from militants . spokesman Mustefa Bali said are not willing to discuss this,” explosion, the Britain-based ministrative body created by while, an Israeli army spokes- Iraqi border. “Do you see people mov- on Monday. said the source, asking not to monitoring group said. HTS, is located on the street man said late Sunday that in At an SDF point hundreds ing behind the water truck. “So far there have been be named. The Syrian Obser- There was no immediate targeted by Monday’s attack. recent hours Palestinians had of metres away, a reporter It’s not clear if they are fight- no significant changes on the vatory for Human Rights, a claim of responsibility for the Four HTS fighters were carried out violent actions in spotted people moving be- ers or civilians,” he said. ground,” he said. Britain-based war monitor, attack, which the Observatory killed in the blast, the Obser- northern Gaza near the Israeli tween white tents inside the The SDF are moving cau- The SDF “are still work- said the SDF have turned said also wounded at least 51, vatory said, while the other 20 border, including burning tyres. last militant redoubt, includ- tiously on the militant hold- ing on trying to get civilians down the request. updating an earlier casualty victims were civilians. Buhari warns vote-riggers Facebook ‘digital gangsters’ who spread fake news: UK MPs of ‘ruthless’ response AFP tack over its response to Rus- Facebook should not be al- tech companies are just plat- ABUJA: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said Monday he had LONDON sia’s suspected use of mislead- lowed to behave like ‘digital forms, that they are independ- ordered the police and military to be “ruthless” with vote-riggers, as ing stories and targeted ads to gangsters’ in the online world, ent and that the responsibility preparations were made for rescheduled elections. A scathing British parliamenta- sway the 2016 US presidential considering themselves to be for the content lies solely on the Presidential and parliamentary elections were put off just ry report on Monday branded election and a series of Euro- ahead of and beyond the law,” person who posted it,” Collins over five hours before polls were due to open on Saturday, caus- Facebook “digital gangsters” pean votes. the 108-page report said. said in a phone interview. ing widespread anger. who failed to fight the spread Its executives have further The committee urged a “They have limited liability New polls have been rescheduled for this Saturday, while of fake news and violated data been accused of trying to ei- compulsory code of ethics for for the content that has been governorship and state assembly elections have been pushed back privacy. ther hide or suppress emerging all tech companies that would posted there. They are not to March 9. At an emergency meeting of his ruling All Progressives Lawmakers’ 18-month in- evidence of foreign meddling be overseen by an independent neutral. They curate the space, Congress party (APC) in Abuja, Buhari said he intended to make vestigation into technology flagged by its engineers. UK regulator. they promote content toward sure the rescheduled ballot proceeds without a hitch. companies and disinformation Parliamentary commit- Collins said he hoped “that users.” Facebook spokesman “I do not expect anybody to make any disturbance,” he told also accused the world’s largest tee chair Damian Collins said to our questions”. Facebook before the end of the year, there Karim Palant said executives senior party members. “Anybody who decides to snatch (ballot) social media platform of trying Facebook “deliberately sought co-founder and chief Mark could be a firm proposal for at the California-based com- boxes or use thugs to disturb it (the vote), maybe this will be the to hide the extent of Russian in- to frustrate our work by giving Zuckerberg turned down three legislation” establishing how pany “share the committee’s last unlawful action he will take.” Buhari, 76, said he had ordered terference in foreign elections. incomplete, disingenuous and requests to appear before the such an oversight body would concerns about false news and “the military and the police to be ruthless” to ensure all Nigeri- Facebook is coming under at- at times misleading answers committee. “Companies like work. “This ends the idea that election integrity.” ans can vote for their chosen candidate. 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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2019

DOW25,883.25 QE 10,034.24 SENSEX 35,498.44 GOLD 1,329.70 World stocks lifted to 2 1/2-month +339.98 PTS +23.70 PTS -310.51 PTS +0.57% highs by trade optimism PAGE 14 PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 15.78 BRENT 66.53 +0.42% WTI 56.06 +0.85% SILVER +0.24% QP plans to buy 60 LNG carriers to serve new customers, says Kaabi

‘We are in talks Key initiative lion in the Golden Pass LNG with some of the export facility in the US were O QP expects to provide some of the major achieve- top shipbuilders for businesses worth QR9 ments.” constructing LNG billion to local companies About the agreements annually by replacing signed by QP on Monday, he carriers for us’ imports to the domestic said it is difficult to determine the investments volume that SATYENDRA PATHAK energy sector by offering have been signed in today’s DOHA about 100 investment agreements in detail because opportunities they include the provision of QATAR Petroleum (QP) is many services and not limited to expected to order 60 new liq- supplying industrial units or so. uefied natural gas (LNG) car- implement the project will be He said that QP expects to riers to serve new customers announced by the end of this provide businesses worth QR9 once it ramps up its annual year.” billion to local companies an- capacity from the current 77 He noted that the expected nually by replacing imports to million tonnes (mt) to 110 mt volume of Qatar’s LNG produc- the domestic energy sector by after building four liquefac- tion after the implementation offering about 100 investment tion trains by 2024, Minister of plans to increase produc- opportunities. of State for Energy Affairs, QP tion by adding four giant LNG QP seeks to establish these President and CEO HE Saad production lines will reach 110 projects within the country Sherida al Kaabi said on Mon- million tones annually, in ad- by attracting increasing in- day. dition to the production of 16 vestments that contribute to Addressing a press confer- million tonnes per year from enhancing competitiveness ence on the sidelines of the QP’s Golden Pass in the United and provide better prices for launch of ‘Tawteen’ initiative States of America, bringing the the services or commodities in Doha, Kaabi said work on QP’s total production of LNG needed by QP and benefit the building four liquefaction to 126 million tonnes. private sector in the country, trains and the process for or- Highlighting Qatar Petro- he said. dering new LNG carriers has leum’s recent decisions and Activities during the two- already started. achievements, he said, “Cut- day Tawteen event are de- “We are in talks with some ting operational cost by QR4 signed to present a unique of the top shipbuilders for billion annually, adopting a opportunity for private sec- constructing LNG carriers for strategy to raise Qatar Pe- tor companies to know more us,” he said. troleum’s production output about the initiative, and about Asked if Qatar is consider- from 4.8 million to 6.5 million the incentives the country of- ing building LNG carriers in Minister of State for Energy Affairs, QP President and CEO HE Saad Sherida al Kaabi addresses a press conference on the sidelines of the barrels of oil equivalent per fers to encourage local firms the country itself as part of the launch of ‘Tawteen’ initiative, in Doha on Monday. year, raising Qatar’s LNG pro- participate in the energy sec- ‘Tawteen’ initiative, he said, duction from 77 to 110 million tor’s supply chain. As many as “We have no such plans as it yard in Ras Laffan Industrial ferent expertise, which makes mott will add to the potential the progress of the four lique- tones per year by 2024, devel- 15 large energy sector compa- would be very expensive to City and has built a number of QP mostly geared towards of this shipyard and will en- faction trains to raise the LNG oping a new world-scale pet- nies are taking part in exhibi- build such vessels in the coun- vessels with its partners, tak- South Korea that has proven able Nakilat to build several output, he said, “We are work- rochemicals complex with the tion organised as part of the try. We will get them manu- ing advantage of its expertise its expertise in this field. units used in various stages of ing on it. The process of bid- largest ethane cracker in the initiative to support the coun- factured outside the country.” and low cost of raw materials He, however, added that operations in the energy sec- ding for the projects as well Middle East, and Qatar Petro- try’s oil and gas industry. He said that Nakilat has a and manpower, but the build- the agreement signed today tor. as awarding them and other leum’s most recent decision large and well-equipped ship- ing of LNG carriers needs dif- between Nakilat and McDer- Providing an update on practical steps to be taken to to invest more than $10 bil- More on page 13 Ô QIIB appoints banks to arrange investors’ 25 young Qataris graduate from meetings abroad QFBA’s 6th Kawader programme

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the bank announced in a state- DOHA ment on Monday. The course prepares outstanding Qataris to take up leadership roles in the country’s evolving financial sector A benchmark regulation QATAR International Islamic S registered US dollar sukuk RAHUL PREETH Bank (QIIB) has appointed Al with a tenor of five years will DOHA Khalij Commercial Bank, Bar- follow under QIIB’s $2 billion clays, Barwa Bank, Boubyan sukuk programme subject to HAVING had hands-on ca- Bank, Maybank, QNB Capi- market conditions, the state- reer training and interna- tal and Standard Chartered ment said. tional internships in London, Bank as joint lead managers QIIB, rated A2 and A by Singapore and Hong Kong, and bookrunners to arrange Moody’s and Fitch respec- 25 young Qataris graduated fixed income investors’ meet- tively, is the third largest listed from the Qatar Finance and ings in Kuala Lumpur, Hong Islamic bank in Qatar by total Business Academy’s (QFBA) Kong, Singapore and London, assets. national skills development programme “Kawader” on Monday. They constituted the sixth batch of the three-month pro- Honda to close Britain gramme that seeks to prepare outstanding Qataris to take up leadership roles in the coun- plant risking 3,500 jobs try’s evolving financial sector. Minister of Finance HE Ali AFP expected to announce any job Shareef al Emadi, QFBA CEO LONDON losses until 2021, he added. Khalid al Horr and other dig- The carmaker said in a nitaries presented the trainees JAPANESE car giant Honda statement that “we are not with the graduation certifi- Minister of Finance HE Ali Shareef al Emadi, QFBA CEO Khalid al Horr and other diginitaries with the sixth batch of Kawader graduates, in is expected to announce that able to make any comments cates in a ceremony attended Doha on Monday. (HANSON K JOSEPH) it will close its plant in south regarding the speculation. by CEOs and head hunters of west England in 2022, putting “We take our responsibili- top financial sector institu- national economy’s progress completed certification stud- 3,500 jobs at risk, according ties to our people very seri- tions in the country. and to the realisation of the ies in IISI and in Business to media reports on Monday. ously and will always com- “Some of the (trainees) Qatar National Vision 2030. Banking and Conduct. The carmaker is due to municate any significant news have already been offered top “It is with such initiatives Kawader differentiates announce the closure of its with them first,” it added. positions. Some are weighing and capacity-building pro- itself by offering an intensive Swindon plant on Tuesday, The Swindon plant, their options,” Horr told Qa- grammes that QFBA reaffirms and holistic training pro- according to Sky News, but Honda’s only one in the Eu- tar Tribune, adding that he its role in supporting Qatar’s gramme that combines aca- still retain its European head- ropean Union, has produced expected the latest batch to be 2030 vision,” he added. demic learning with practi- quarters in nearby Bracknell. the Civic model for the global in “high positions” five years Terming the Kawader pro- cal, on-the-job training under Other carmakers includ- market for over 24 years, down the line. gramme unique, QFC Author- one course, offering students ing Nissan and Ford have also with 150,000 units rolling off Monday’s ceremony saw ity CEO Yousuf Mohammed direct access to world-lead- warned that jobs could be lost the line every year. the graduation of 25 out- al Jaida said, “It is one of the ing financial institutions at British plants as it prepares Rival Japanese carmaker standing young Qataris, main sources that provides and a collection of carefully- to leave the European Union, Nissan announced earlier bringing the total number of the financial services sector crafted, specialized courses but local MP Justin Tomlin- this month that it was cancel- participants in Kawader since with young and talented Qa- backed by world-class pro- son said the Honda decision ling plans to build its X-Trail its inception to 149 students. tari professionals with the QFBA Chief Executive Officer QFC Authority CEO Yousuf fessional accreditations that was not down to Brexit. SUV in north east England, Horr said the Minister of right set of skills and knowl- Khalid al Horr Mohammed al Jaida encompass several aspects of “I have already spoken citing uncertainty surround- Finance and the financial ser- edge to go on to play impor- the financial sector. to... Honda. They are clear ing Brexit as a factor. vices sector in Qatar have pro- tant and vital roles in the are contributing to the sus- cal organisations while two Applications for the next this is based on global trends Jaguar Land Rover has vided continuous support to economy.” tainability and prosperity of candidates were success- term of Kawader will open and not Brexit as all Euro- also warned about the risks the academy to contribute ef- Graduates from previous Qatar’s economy, he added. fully employed during the in March-April 2019 and pean market production will of leaving the EU without a fectively to the human capital batches are proving them- During the programme, programme in Qatar Central the programme is expected consolidate in Japan in 2021,” deal, triggering the imposi- development of the country’s selves in the jobs and posi- all 25 students interned in Bank and Qatar Financial to run from September to he tweeted. tion of tariffs on exports to financial services sector, the tions they are occupying and top international and lo- Centre. 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QATAR PETROLEUM LAUNCHES ENERGY SECTOR LOCALISATION PROGRAMME ‘TAWTEEN’ QP, Schlumberger sign pact to push QP, BHGE sign MoU to for localisation in energy sector boost oil, gas industry

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK development opportunities MoU will support BHGE’s deeper collaboration with QP to develop leading technology solutions for the region DOHA for Qatari nationals and resi- dents in oil and gas services. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK QATAR Petroleum and It also strengthens the deploy- DOHA Schlumberger have signed a ment of Schlumberger tech- memorandum of understand- nology, reduces regional de- BAKER Hughes, a GE com- ing (MoU) for collaboration livery times for key products pany (BHGE), the world’s first in working towards the objec- and services, and increases fullstream oil and gas com- tives of Tawteen to enhance lo- local capacity and deployment pany, has signed a memoran- calisation in the energy sector. capabilities. dum of understanding (MoU) Khalid al Rumaihi, Execu- The MoU provides train- with Qatar Petroleum (QP) tive VP Subsurface Develop- ing and development oppor- to unlock new opportunities ment & Exploration at Qatar tunities for Qatar Petroleum to expand its presence in the Petroleum and Amit Singh, employees through second- country and to support Qa- Managing Director, Schlum- ment and by providing access tar Petroleum’s Tawteen pro- berger Qatar, signed the MoU to its wide network of global gramme. at the launch event for Taw- training centres. The agreement confirms teen localisation programme, “Schlumberger has re- BHGE’s ongoing commitment in Doha on Monday. cently celebrated 70 years of to Qatar and to enhancing its Tawteen aims to enhance continued presence in Qatar industry-leading operations in resilience in the energy sector and has supported the oil and the country through continued and create investment oppor- gas industry through a com- investment in technologies tunities. It also introduced the mitment to train and develop and services over the coming in-country-value (ICV) policy Qatari talent, and local supply years, the company said in a which focuses on maximising base. Our extensive portfolio statement on Monday. local content as well as en- of technologies, and execution The MoU, which supports couraging development of lo- of integrated projects will con- QP’s Tawteen programme, un- cal talent. tinue to drive our partnership locks opportunities for Baker The MoU promotes the with Qatar Petroleum,” said Hughes to build on its strong creation of jobs and enables Amit Singh. relationship with QP to share expertise and best practices, and will help strengthen the oil Minister of State for Energy Affairs and Qatar Petroleum President & CEO HE Saad bin Sherida al Kaabi and Lorenzo Simonelli, Chairman and CEO of BHGE, shake hands after signing an agreement, in Doha on Monday.

and gas supply chain in Qatar products in Qatar. As a lead- and help to bring the best tech- & process solutions and meas- and boost the skills of Qatari ing provider of exploration, nologies and talent together in urement & control facilities talent for the industry. extraction and refining tech- support of building a strong oil in the country to boost local Develop Minister of State for Ener- nologies and services, BHGE is and gas ecosystem in Qatar.” manufacturing, maintenance, gy Affairs and Qatar Petroleum an ideal choice to support our With three workshops condition monitoring and re- local talent President & CEO HE Saad bin local value add program.” and an R&D Centre in Qatar, certification capabilities, while The implementation of the Sherida al Kaabi, said, “The Lorenzo Simonelli, Chair- BHGE already has a strong its BHGE Digital Business will Tawteen programme contrib- man and CEO of BHGE, said, presence locally. introduce the latest artificial Tawteen initiative will help utes to the development of the “As a long-term partner in The company is working intelligence technologies to develop local talent and current approach of purchas- Qatar and to QP, we are com- with several leading energy support the local market. expertise as well as introduce ing goods and services by cre- mitted to helping support and sector operators and has es- To support local talent, new technologies, services ating more opportunities for drive continued growth of its tablished itself as the largest the BHGE Oil & Gas Univer- and products in Qatar, local companies. oil and gas sector. Today’s single liner-hanger provider in sity programme will help to Minister of State for Energy “The implementation of agreements will strengthen the country. develop the skills of the Qa- Affairs and Qatar Petroleum the Tawteen initiative will our relationship and expand Through the partnership, tari workforce, providing par- Officials of Qatar Petroleum and Schlumberger sign agreement in the President & CEO HE Saad bin help develop local talent and our presence in Qatar. BHGE will continue to invest ticipants with managerial and presence of Minister of State for Energy Affairs and Qatar Petroleum Sherida al Kaabi, said expertise as well as introduce “Our efforts will help create in its oilfield equipment, oil- technical training. President & CEO HE Saad bin Sherida al Kaabi, in Doha on Monday. new technologies, services and a vibrant local supply chain, field services, turbomachinery Nakilat forms new JV with McDermott for fabrication projects TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK In addition, the JV will be and growth of Qatar’s oil and DOHA able to leverage on McDer- gas industry. mott’s renowned expertise in “It will ensure the transfer NAKILAT has signed an the field of onshore and off- of knowledge and expertise to agreement with McDermott The establishment of this shore construction and Nak- the local workforce and con- to form a joint -venture (JV) new joint venture will allow ilat’s wealth of experience in tribute towards the creation company providing offshore for better productivity and providing fabrication services of a sustainable talent pipe- and onshore fabrication ser- efficiency to be achieved at to Qatar’s oil and gas industry. line in Qatar. This will fur- vices in Qatar. Nakilat CEO Abdullah al ther complement our existing The strategic partnership the shipyard and in Sulaiti said, “We are proud range of maritime services aims at increasing productiv- supporting the localisation to be partnering with McDer- being offered as part of devel- ity levels at Nakilat’s world- and growth of Qatar’s oil mott, who are leaders in the oping a local maritime hub, class Erhama Bin Jaber Al and gas industry field of EPCI projects, as part reinforcing our position as a Jalahma Shipyard and de- of our business diversification global leader and provider of veloping local construction Nakilat CEO Abdullah al strategy and to better support choice for energy transporta- capabilities to support the in- Sulaiti the country’s ambition to be tion and maritime services.” creasing demand for the con- one of the leading energy pro- “We are very pleased to struction of offshore and on- ducers and exporters in the see this joint venture come shore structures in Qatar, the the resilience of the energy world. to fruition,” said Linh Austin, company said in a statement sector’s supply chain. “This venture comes as McDermott Senior Vice Presi- on Monday. In addition, the pro- part of our strategy to di- dent, Middle East and North The agreement was signed gramme aims at creating versify our portfolio, which Africa. in the presence of HE Saad new investment opportuni- will contribute towards the “This extension of our Sherida al Kaabi, Minister ties within the energy sector, Senior offiicials of Nakilat and McDermott sign agreement in the presence of Minister of State for Energy advancement of the Qatari longstanding relationship of State for Energy Affairs, which will significantly con- Affairs and Qatar Petroleum President & CEO HE Saad bin Sherida al Kaabi, in Doha on Monday. economy and support the with Nakilat is a natural con- President & CEO of Qatar Pe- tribute to Qatar’s economy. country’s ambition to be the tinuation of McDermott’s troleum, during the launch of Nakilat said the new joint- ing years. structures, and all types of such as a 270-metre construc- leading exporter of clean en- history of successful project the Tawteen programme on venture comes at a strategic “This project will provide vessels,” the statement said. tion hall and a 180-metre as- ergy.” execution in Qatar and will Monday. time, with Qatar’s ambition a range of new services that The joint venture will be sembly workshop featuring He added. “The establish- enable both companies to uti- The establishment of the to localise its energy sector’s will support Nakilat and its operated from Nakilat’s ship- four bays, the venture will be ment of this new joint ven- lise synergies and build on the new joint venture is aligned supply chain and increase its joint ventures to undertake yard in Ras Laffan Industrial able to service the growing ture will allow for better pro- combined strength of our re- with Qatar’s newly launched liquefied natural gas produc- the construction, mainte- City. demand for offshore and on- ductivity and efficiency to be spective organizations for the localisation programme, tion from 77 to 110 million nance, repair and refurbish- With extensive fabrication shore modular construction achieved at the shipyard and benefit of our customers,” he which is designed to enhance tonnes per annum in the com- ment of offshore and onshore areas and excellent facilities locally in Qatar. in supporting the localisation said. QFZA identifies 69 new investment MoCI outlines key incentives and opportunities as part of Tawteen benefits Qatar offers to SMEs TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK entrepreneurs to establish new approvals, industrial licenses TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK engineering services. DOHA companies that meet the needs and registration certificates in DOHA These areas complement QFZA’s of the Qatari market across all the industrial register while three key sectors – logistics, chemi- THE Ministry of Commerce sectors. marketing the Qatar Industri- QATAR Free Zones Authority (QFZA) has cals and emerging technologies – and and Industry (MoCI) is taking Through its pavilion at al Portal as an official source identified 69 investment opportunities in the opportunities within them will help part in Qatar Petroleum’s Taw- the Tawteen event, the min- of industrial data in the state. partnership with Qatar Petroleum (QP), contribute to the development of sector- teen programme, which was istry will outline the laws and The MoCI will organise under QP’s landmark Tawteen initiative. specific clusters within the free zones, as launched in Doha on Monday. regulations governing invest- two workshops on improving QFZA will provide land and property well as leading to the creation of services The two-day programme ments in Qatar as well as the the ease of doing business in solutions to facilitate these opportuni- that can be used by other businesses in is aimed at promoting the lo- incentives and benefits that Qatar. ties, which are expected to contribute the free zones. calisation of the energy sector’s Qatar offers to investors and The workshops will show- significantly to Qatar’s economic diver- “QFZA’s participation in this initia- supply chain and expanding entrepreneurs. case the key characteristics sification and create thousands of new tive reflects our commitment to support- the small and medium enter- The ministry will shed that position Qatar as an at- jobs, the company said in a press state- ing economic growth in Qatar and of- prises (SMEs) base. light on vital economic sectors tractive investment environ- ment on Monday. fering strong partnership opportunities The ministry’s participa- that offer promising invest- ment and the most important QFZA has been working closely with with leading Qatari entities such as Qatar tion in the event reflects its sol- ment opportunities and the incentives and legislations Qatar Petroleum in recent months to Petroleum,” said Fahad Zainal, QFZA’s id commitment to supporting key initiatives it is undertak- adopted by the state to sup- support the implementation of this pro- Fahad Zainal, QFZA’s Chief Corporate Support Chief Corporate Support Officer. the SME sector and entrepre- ing to provide a stimulating port entrepreneurship and gramme, with the shared aim of driving Officer. “Partnerships like this one are a key neurs and falls in line with its investment environment for the private sector, in a bid to economic growth and expanding supply pillar of our strategy, and we look for- efforts to keep entrepreneurs small and medium-sized en- further attract foreign direct chain opportunities in Qatar. The opportunities cover a range of ward to welcoming successful applicants informed of the latest initia- terprises and entrepreneurs. investments and new compa- The QFZA said it will organise a areas of particular interest to QFZA, to the free zones, where they will ben- tives and investment opportu- The MoCI will also high- nies to the Qatari market. launch event in Doha, where representa- including activities in maintenance, re- efit from great proximity to the airport nities offered by the ministry, a light the exemptions offered The workshops will also tives from QFZA will discuss the oppor- pairs and operations (MRO), specialised and port, a business-friendly regula- statement said. to investors in the industrial shed light on the services tunities and the land opportunity alloca- services for onshore and offshore wells, tory environment and new, world-class Through these activities, sectors, and answer inquir- provided by Invest in Qatar tion process. digital technologies, chemicals and light infrastructure.” the ministry aims to encourage ies relating to preliminary centre. 14 Tuesday, February 19, 2019 Economy & Business

Sixth session of Qatari-German joint commission on trade, technical cooperation begins

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK sports and food-security, DOHA the press release said. The commission’s meet- THE 6th session of the Qa- ing boasts of an extensive tari-German Joint Econom- supporting programme ic Commission on Trade, with more than 120 German Economic and Technical and Qatari companies par- Cooperation began on Mon- ticipating. day in Berlin. The second meeting The two-day meeting of the Joint Task Force will continue till Tuesday, on Trade and Investment said a press statement. established by the Qatari Minister of Commerce Businessmen Association and Industry HE Ali bin and the Association of Ger- Ahmed al Kuwari is heading man Chambers for Com- a delegation of high-ranking merce and Industry will also government and business be held. representatives and will The meeting will pro- jointly chair the session of vide strategic input for gov- the commission with Thom- ernment consultations by a as Bareiss, Deputy Minister group of selected business at the Federal Ministry for representatives. Economic Affairs and En- German Ambassador to ergy. Qatar HE Hans-Udo Muzel Kuwari will also meet his will accompany the Qatari Qatar Chamber’s Assistant Director-General for Government Relations and Committee Affairs Ali Bu Sherbak al Mansouri meets an Italian delegation on Monday. German counterpart Minis- political delegation to Berlin ter for Economic Affairs and and participate in the politi- Energy Peter Altmaier. cal meetings and the busi- With both Qatar and ness conference. Germany aspiring to fur- HE Muzel underlined ther expand their strong that “the strategic character QC seeks to boost trade economic ties, the talks of German-Qatari economic will focus on identifying and investment relations is investment opportunities, a success story built on mu- strengthen cooperation in tual trust, excellent quality, the fields of energy, digital services, progress and sta- technologies, infrastruc- bility for over more than 40 ties with Italy and India ture, tourism, healthcare, years now”.

QC discusses setting up an education centre The Indian delegation invit- for learning Italian language in Qatar ed Qatari companies to Trade talks optimism takes participate in an exposcheduled to be held global stocks to 2-month high TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ing together Qatari and Italian from September 25-27 in REUTERS DOHA companies, which would lead Solapur, India. This expo United States and China can to forging joint enterprises LONDON resolve their protracted trade QATAR Chamber’s (QC) Assis- that serve the economies of the will showcase a large varie- dispute. tant Director-General for Gov- two countries. ties of high quality towels to HOPES for progress in Sino- Negotiations will resume ernment Relations and Com- Mansouri said the two forge business partnerships US trade talks and expectations this week, with US President mittee Affairs Ali Bu Sherbak countries’ economic and trade worldwide of policy stimulus from central Donald Trump saying he may al Mansouri held meetings relations have significantly banks lifted world stocks to 2 extend a March 1 deadline for on Monday with an Italian developed over the past few 1/2- month highs on Monday, a deal. Both sides reported delegation representing SDA years, noting that Qatari in- partnerships worldwide. though European gains were progress at last week’s talks in Centre whose mandate is to vestments in Italy have also It aims at providing an held back by concern over the Beijing. promote Italian language and seen remarkable growth. unique platform where manu- outlook for auto makers. The mood was more sub- culture in the world. He also noted that open- facturers and buyers can inter- MSCI’s All-Country World dued in Europe, where a pan- The delegation was headed ing an Italian centre in Qatar act directly with each other. Index rose 0.4 percent after European equity index inched by SDA’s Vice General Secre- would deepen relations. Qatar Chamber is inter- Japan’s Nikkei closed up 1.8 to a four-month high. Gains tariat Dr Andrea Vincenzoni in Andrea Vincenzoni said QC’s Assistant Director-General for Government Relations and Com- ested in encouraging business- percent at its high for the year were capped by auto makers, the presence of Deputy Head that establishing an Ital- mittee Affairs Ali Bu Sherbak al Mansouri also met an Indian delega- men to participate in trade and MSCI’s index of Asian eq- who were hit by data showing of the mission at the Italian ian language centre in Qatar tion on Monday. and industrial exhibitions that uities rose almost 1 percent. Chinese car sales fell 16 per- embassy to Qatar, Carlotta stemmed from the distin- help in exchange of expertise Shanghai blue chips surged 2.7 cent in January, their seventh Colli, said a press release. guished relations between Meanwhile, Mansouri met The Indian delegation and establish partnerships percent to their highest finish straight month of decline. The meeting discussed co- the two countries. It would with the Commercial Repre- invited Qatari companies to and commercials transactions, in more than six months. The autos index, a bell- operation between Qatar and serve Qatari companies and sentative at the Indian Embas- participate in the expo, which Mansouri said. Wall Street futures suggest- wether for Europe’s economy, Italy and ways of enhancing strengthen communication, sy Surinder Bhagat and Senior is scheduled to be held from The chamber would up- ed that US stocks would main- fell 0.4 percent. The industry them and the preparation for he said. Head of Promotion Vibrant September 25-27 in Solapur, date the business community tain last week’s gains when was also weighed down by fears setting up an education centre The Deputy Head of mis- Terry Towel Global Expo and India. on the expo and its importance trading starts again on Tues- that a US Commerce Depart- for learning Italian language sion at the Italian embassy, Summit 2019, Anmol Modi. This expo will showcase a in light of the projects being day, after Monday’s holiday. ment report would lead to tar- in Qatar. Carlotta Colli, said that there The meeting discussed large varieties of high quality implemented in the country The Dow and the Nasdaq iffs on imported cars and auto The attendees underlined are 2,500 Italian citizens liv- strengthening cooperation be- towels with latest technologies in preparation for the 2022 had boasted eight consecutive parts. German shares slipped the role of the centre in bring- ing in Qatar. tween the two sides. in the sector to forge business World Cup. weeks of gains on wagers the 0.1 percent lower. Qatar Chamber discusses investment cooperation with Ghana

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWRK Twar underscored the im- cooperation with their Qatari DOHA portance of developing eco- counterparts. nomic and investment between He congratulated Qatar for QATAR Chamber’s (QC) First the two countries. winning the Asian Cup, and Vice Chairman Mohamed bin Twar said Ghana is replete said that the win indicated Ahmed bin Twar on Monday with investment opportunities Qatar’s strong presence in the met with a trade delegation and that the chamber welcomes 2022 Fifa World Cup. from Ghana consisting of Di- forging of genuine partnerships Director of State Protocol rector of State Protocol Ambas- between companies of the Ambassador Ahmed Hassan sador Ahmed Hassan, Ambas- two countries, adding that the assured his country’s willing- sador of Ghana to Qatar HE chambers of two countries have ness to deepen trade and in- Emmanuel Enos and Executive already signed a memorandum vestment relations with Qatar, Director of M-TechX Joseph of understanding (MoU) for noting that the Ghanaian pri- Bonney. this purpose. vate sector wants to set up trade The meeting reviewed co- Ambassador of Ghana to alliances and partnerships with operation between the two Qatar HE Emmanuel Enos the Qatari private sector. countries’ business sectors and commended the distinct rela- He called on Qatari busi- the possibility of forging part- tions between Qatar and Ghana nessmen to identify invest- nerships between Qatari and and underlined Ghana business ment opportunities available in Ghanaian companies. sectors’ interest to bolster trade Ghana. Qatar Chamber’s First Vice Chairman Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar meets a trade delegation from Ghana on Monday.

Oil gains as investors grow Indian company seeks establishing ferroalloys factory in Qatar optimistic over OPEC deal TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK REUTERS DOHA ‘QC ready to help’ LONDON “Our numbers ... do tell us that we are looking at the QATAR Chamber’s (QC) First O Qatar Chamber First Vice OIL rose for a fifth day on tightest H1 crude balance in Vice Chairman Mohamed bin Chairman Mohamed bin Monday, on track for its many years and, as such, a Ahmed bin Twar met with chief Ahmed bin Twar said the strongest first quarter in eight certain degree of price support of India’s Shyam Metalics, Adi- QC seeks to strengthen years, thanks to a growing does simply make sense for tya Agrawal, on Monday in the cooperation between Qatari belief among investors that the time being,” consultancy presence of Surinder Bhagat, the businessmen and their OPEC’s supply cuts will pre- JBC Energy said in a note. Commercial Representative at counterparts from all over vent a build-up in unused fuel, Refiners around the world the Indian Embassy. though concern over China’s are also having to pay more to The meeting reviewed trade the world economy tempered gains. secure supplies of the medi- and economic cooperation be- O The meeting reviewed Brent futures were last up um, or heavy, sour crudes pro- tween business sectors of the trade and economic 16 cents at $66.41 a barrel by duced by Iran and Venezuela, two countries, said a press re- 1850 GMT, having touched a both of which are under US lease on Monday. cooperation between 2019 high of $66.83 earlier in sanctions. Aditya Agrawal discussed business sectors of the two the day, while US futures rose The broader financial mar- the possibility of establishing a countries 47 cents to $56.04 a barrel. kets eased a little after data factory for manufacturing fer- Oil has risen nearly 25 showing a drop in Chinese car roalloys, which will be first-of-its percent so far this year and sales in January raised con- -kind in Qatar. Agrawal said his affirmed the QC’s readiness to is on course for its strong- cerns about the world’s sec- company wanted a local partner help foreign companies willing est first-quarter performance ond-largest economy. for the project. to set up businesses in Qatar by since 2011, thanks largely to a Some of this weakness Twar said that Qatar cham- finding them local partners. commitment by the Organiza- rubbed off on the oil market, ber is keen to strengthen coop- The QC is interested in help- tion of the Petroleum Export- but analysts said the overall eration between Qatari busi- ing local companies to exchange ing Countries and allies to cut trend in crude prices remained QC First Vice Chairman Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar with the Commercial Representative at the Indian nessmen and their counterparts experience and technology with output. convincingly upwards for now. Embassy Surinder Bhagat and chief of India’s Shyam Metalics Aditya Agrawal on Monday. from all over the world. He re- foreign companies, Twar added. www.guide.com.qa  Tuesday, February 19, 2019

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AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE PLAY-OFFS Al Rayyan’s coach confident of Lions clearing Iran’s Saipa test Al Gharafa to host Zobahan IKOLI VICTOR DOHA

COACH Bulent Uygun be- lieves Al Rayyan SC will put up a worthy performance in overcoming the challenge of Saipa of Iran in their AFC Champions League play- off match at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on Tuesday. Al Rayyan have made eight appearances in the competi- tion so far but are yet to make it beyond the group stage. They suffered a similiar fate in 2018 despite staying unbeaten and being in a strong position after their first four games. Saipa, meanwhile, have only once qualified for the Continental competition back in 2008 when they reached the quarter-finals before los- ing to a Bunyodkor side that featured Brazilian FIFA World Cup winner Rivaldo. Speaking at the pre-match press conference on Monday, Bulent said, “We will present a football game worthy of the club as we are ready to con- front Iran’s Saipa and ad- vance to the group stage. “Al Rayyan is a big club and has experience in the Asian Champions League. The players are ready for this test and victory will be ours,” Al Rayyan players during a training session ahead of their AFC Champions League play-off against Iranian club Saipa to be played at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on Tuesday. he added. Bulent noted that Al Rayy- an is constantly evolving on both the technical and physi- cal sides, thanking the presi- dent of the club for his support to the team. The Turkish coach dis- closed that the duo of defender Daniel Goma and goalkeeper Omar Barry will be unavail- able due to injuries. Rayyan produced a decent performance in their last QNB Stars League match, winning 3-1 against Al Arabi over the weekend. Rodrigo Tabata, captain Al Rayyan coach Bulent Uygun and captain Rodrigo Tabata with officials at the pre-match media briefing. of the team is confident Al Al Gharafa and Zobahan officials Rayyan will get the desired re- stage of the AFC Champions guish in the bottom half of the Last year they were unlucky unveil their team’s shirts for the sult despite the strength of the League,” added Tabata. table after losing to Umm Salal to be eliminated at the group AFC Champions League play-off Iranian club team. In the other game in Doha last week, and they will also be stage by virtue of an inferior to be played at the Thani “The game will be played on Tuesday, Qatar’s Al Ghara- without injured Dutchman head-to-head record against Bin Jassim Stadium in Doha in the presence of our fans. fa will welcome Iranian side Wesley Sneijder. the United Arab Emirates’ Al Rayyan and Saipa officials with their team’s shirt. on Tuesday. Expectedly we’ll be stronger. Zobahan to Thani bin Jassim The Cheetahs have quali- Al Jazira. We have an idea about their Stadium with both sides seek- fied for the competition eight Zobahan finished the are sitting dangerously near 1-0 in Preliminary Stage 2. Republic’s Seongnam Ilhwa game and we will play to win. ing a place in the group stage. times, with a quarter-final 2017-18 Iranian Pro League the relegation zone having not The Isfahan side’s best Chunma in 2010, while they “We have a new technical crew After finishing fourth in appearance in 2010 as their season as runners-up but are won a game since August. performance in the tourna- have also reached the knock- and we hope to achieve our the QNB Stars League last best performance, while they enduring a miserable cam- They needed extra time ment was when they fin- out rounds in two of the past goals and advance to the group year, Al Gharafa currently lan- reached the last 16 in 2013. paign this time around and goal to overcome Kuwait SC ished as runners-up to Korea three seasons.

India’s 1983 & 2011 cricket champs invited to World Cup 2022 Qatar Formula One pre-season testing

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Vettel and Ferrari set the standard in Barcelona DOHA LEIPZIG (Germany): Sebastian Vettel set the standard for Ferrari on the first day of Formula One pre-season testing in Barcelona on THE invitation extended to Monday. The German was quickest with a 1 minute 18.161 sec- India’s cricket World Cup win- onds set early in the session around the Circuit de Catalunya and ning teams of 1983 and 2011 completed a massive 169 laps, more than any other driver. by Nasser al Khater, the CEO World champions Mercedes, represented by Valtteri Bottas and of the newly-established FIFA then driver’s titleholder Lewis Hamilton, were well down the World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC timesheets but did manage 150 laps. Briton Hamilton was only (a joint venture responsible ninth fastest with a best of 1:20.135, slightly slower than Bottas, for the planning and delivery with the Finn posting a 1:20.127. McLaren’s Carlos Sainz, in his of operations and services for first outing for his new team, was second quickest overall – just the tournament) to attend 0.397 seconds slower than Vettel. Struggling McLaren only finished the event in Qatar has been sixth in last season’s standings. Alfa Romeo unveiled their car and warmly received and the news Nasser al Khater, CEO of the FIFA veteran driver Kimi Raikkonen wasted no time in spinning into the widely published by newspa- World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC gravel on its first lap. Nonetheless he finished fifth overall. Lap pers and news outlets. joint venture. times are not necessarily representative of a team’s competitive Al Khater, who was in India performance but data collection is considered important. (DPA) to attend a sports awards func- “I did not realise how big tion in Mumbai, invited mem- cricket was in India. I know bers of the triumphant 1983 there are some members India’s 1983 Cricket World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev (left) and 2011 skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and 2011 India squads to wit- from the 1983 World Cup- with the trophies at an event. ness the tournament in 2022. winning team that beat West “It is safe to say that this Indies are here, and there in Qatar,” he added. the cricket world when it up- surprise win in the inaugural World Cup (in Qatar) is for are members from the team Khater also invited mem- staged defending champions World T20 in 2007, completed all of us to celebrate. I think I that won the World Cup in bers of the Indian football team West Indies in the final at a double when he led the team have to say we look forward to 2011. I extend you a special to witness the World Cup. Lord’s in London. to victory in the One-day version welcoming you there,” Khater invitation to come and at- India’s 1983 team, cap- Mahendra Singh Dhoni, as well in 2011, defeating Sri was stated as saying. tend the football World Cup tained by Kapil Dev, stunned who had captained India to a Lanka in the final in Mumbai. Ferrari’s German driver Sebastian Vettel drives the tests on Monday. (AFP) Sports Tuesday, February 19, 2019 17 Japan upgrades downpour Last year’s finalists bound for first round forecasts before Tokyo 2020 exit after FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2019 seeding AFP Katsuhiro Nakagawa, director TOKYO of the Remote Sensing Labora- row, Serbia and the Nether- tory at the National Institute of 2014 world champs lands will meet as soon as the WITH an eye on the Tokyo Information and Communica- Qatar will feature pool phase. The two 3x3 pow- 2020 Olympics, Japanese re- tions Technology (NICT). erhouses (also both finalists at searchers are developing a new Japan is one of the most in Pool C alongside the World Cup 2017) are in for system to accurately forecast seismically active regions in Slovenia, China, an early clash with the United torrential downpours -- known the world and routinely experi- States, not to mention South in Japan as ‘guerilla rainstorms’ ences severe natural disasters, Lithuania and a Korea and Turkey. -- 30 minutes before they strike. including earthquakes, floods Only the first 2 teams in Scientists have created a and landslides that kill dozens qualifier each pool advance to the quar- high-tech radar capable of pro- of people every year. ter finals meaning one of the ducing a three-dimensional Because of that, the nation FIBA main contenders in the men’s map of a rain cloud in 30 to 60 has created sophisticated early- MIES, SWITZERLAND category will be eliminated in seconds. They say this is a signif- warning technology and dis- the pool phase. icant improvement on existing aster mitigation systems, and THE 40 participating teams The other reigning cham- systems that measure only parts regularly holds emergency drills (20 men’s and 20 women’s) pions – Italy’s women – got a of a cloud in up to five minutes. in schools. Sudden, localised were divided into 8 pools of very similar outcome in Pool Along with the radar, in- torrential rains can cause killer 5 - none more difficult than D. They will meet 2017 world stalled last year at Saitama Uni- flash floods, submerge roads Men’s Pool A featuring last champions Russia and 2016 versity, just north of Tokyo, the in low-lying areas, or overflow year’s 2 finalists Serbia and the silver medalists Ukraine, not team is also using radio waves drainage systems. Netherlands besides USA – fol- to mention Indonesia and the to estimate the amount of wa- Organisers of the Tokyo lowing the automatic seeding team which will finish third at men’s category. The 2017 Asian World champions Qatar and pions Latvia and last year’s ter vapour in the air to improve 2020 Olympics and the Rugby of the 6th edition of the FIBA the FIBA 3x3 World Cup Quali- champions Mongolia, Estonia 2016 European champions Slo- World Cup semi-finalists Po- their forecasts. World Cup this year have voiced 3x3 World Cup, which will take fier, which will be staged in San and the team ranked 1st at the venia, besides China, Lithuania land will highlight Pool D, The waves slow down de- concern that extreme weather place in Amsterdam from June Juan, Puerto Rico on May 4-5. World Cup Qualifier will com- and the team ranked 2nd at the which will also star Brazil, Ja- pending on the volume of va- phenomena such as a typhoon 18-23. Russia and Ukraine will plete a loaded Pool B. World Cup Qualifier. pan and the team ranked 3rd at pour in the air, making for a or heatwave could throw events For the second year in a also meet in the pools in the Pool C will feature 2014 The 2017 European cham- the World Cup Qualifier. more accurate forecast, said into chaos.

Qatar prepare for FIBA qualifiers Holmes rallies Durant wins second to edge Thomas in Genesis Open NBA All-Star Game MVP AFP LOS ANGELES

Team LeBron J.B. Holmes erased a four-shot deficit to emerge from an en- defeats Team durance test at Riviera Coun- Giannis 178-164 try Club on Sunday with a one-stroke victory over Justin to win the 2019 Thomas in the Genesis Open. On a day that saw the lead- glamour game ers play 33-plus holes in the weather-disrupted event, Hol- AFP mes fired a one-under par 70 LOS ANGELES in the final round for a 14-un- der total of 270 and his fifth US KEVIN Durant scored 31 points PGA Tour title -- his first since and picked up the MVP award the 2015 Houston Open. as Team LeBron rallied from The 13th hole was the turn- a 20-point deficit to outgun ing point, Holmes going ahead Team Giannis 178-164 in the for good with a 12-foot par putt 2019 NBA All-Star Game on while Thomas needed four putts Sunday. to close out a double-bogey. Durant, who also won the Holmes was still one ahead MVP award in 2012, got his when he drained an 11-footer at Qatar basketball team during a training session ahead of their team on track in the second Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors and Team LeBron celebrates with the MVP trophy after their 16, part of his march home with FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Qualifiers second round match half in a game that at one stage 178-164 win over Team Giannis during the NBA All-Star game at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North seven straight pars. against the Philippines on Thursday. Qatar will also host Japan on threatened to turn into an over- Carolina on Sunday. (AFP) Tournament host Tiger Sunday at the Al Gharafa Sports Club Multipurpose hall. blown three-point shooting Woods, who made the cut with contest. took it away from me.” point attempts in the first half much greatness, I really appre- one shot to spare, vaulted into Giannis Antetokounmpo Defense went out the win- alone. ciate it,” Durant said. the top 15 with a third-round 65 led all scorers with 38 points as dow especially in the first half, “They were scoring too Charlotte Hornets’ Kemba that included two eagles. Quick read his hand-picked squad scored but when it was time to get easy,” said Team LeBron player Walker got one of the loudest a record-equaling 53 points in competitive in the fourth quar- Damian Lillard, who finished cheers of the evening and fin- Australia’s major sports pledge to close the first quarter and led 95-82 ter the all-stars buckled down with 18 points. “I know it is the ished with four points for Team gender-pay gap at halftime. in front of a sold-out crowd of All-Star Game but we had to Giannis. “Previously, my first and 19,070 at the Spectrum Center make them work a bit more. James Harden of the Hou- SYDNEY: Australia’s major sporting organisations Monday threw their second all-star, I think I was in Charlotte, North Carolina. “In this kind of game you ston Rockets, the NBA scoring weight behind a drive to close the pay gap between top male and fe- kind of nervous,” said Antetok- Team LeBron wouldn’t be can erase those leads quick.” leader and last year’s league male athletes, drawing on a landmark cricket deal in the push for more ounmpo, who has led the Mil- denied, coming back from a Paul George and Khris Mid- MVP, had 12 points for Team equality. The chief executives of cricket, golf, rugby union, tennis and waukee Bucks to the NBA’s best 20-point third quarter deficit dleton each scored 20 points LeBron. Anthony Davis played swimming were among those to sign up to the “Pathway to Pay Equal- record and is an MVP frontrun- with the help of 20 points from for Team Giannis, which got 17 just four minutes and had five ity” report by the Male Champions of Change Institute, led by former ner this season. Klay Thompson and 19 from apiece from Stephen Curry and points for Team LeBron. Australian Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick. The “This one I was a little bit Kawhi Leonard. Team LeBron Russell Westbrook in the loss. Dirk Nowitzki and Dwyane study outlines some of the inequities faced by women, including lower more relaxed. I had my name also set a record with a total of Durant said he was hon- Wade played a combined 13 salaries and poorer facilities, and steps necessary to achieve more on that MVP until the third 91 three point attempts. The oured to be part of the festivi- minutes and scored nine and J.B. Holmes with the Genesis equality. (AFP) quarter, and they got hot and teams combined for 81 three ties. “To be out here amongst so seven points respectively. Open trophy on Sunday. (AFP) Osaka cites ‘happiness’ as motive behind coaching split Fury’s new ESPN deal casts AFP “I think my reason is I since standing 72nd little DUBAI wouldn’t put success over my more than a year ago before shadow over Wilder rematch happiness - that’s my main her breakthrough under Ba- NAOMI Osaka said she would thing.” jin’s guidance, said there AFP ican promoter Bob Arum, the on Wilder, against whom Fury not prioritise “success over Osaka is trying to take the were rumblings of discontent LONDON man behind the Top Rank or- was held to a controversial happiness” following the sur- high road in the affair, con- in the arrangement during ganisation, will promote Fury draw in Los Angeles in Decem- prise sacking of her coach centrating on her tennis. the Melbourne fortnight. TYSON Fury has signed a mul- alongside Frank Warren, long ber, more difficult given the as she heads into the Dubai “I’m not going to say any- “It (the sacking) was kind ti-year, multi-fight agreement a mainstay of the British box- American has been fighting on Championships as top seed thing bad about him (Bajin), of brewing in Australia. I with United States broadcaster ing circuit. the Showtime channel. for the first time. I’m really grateful for all the think some people could see ESPN which could threaten “I’m delighted that Frank “By partnering up with The US and Australian a money-related issue, but it things that he’s done.” that if they saw how we inter- the British heavyweight’s pros- and Queensberry Promotions ESPN and Top Rank in Open champion this week wasn’t,” the Japanese player Osaka drew a line un- acted. pects of a world title rematch have teamed up with Top Rank America, we’re giving Tyson split with Sascha Bajin, who said. “That’s one of the most der the uncomfortable topic “I would not want to split with Deontay Wilder. to promote my fights in Amer- the opportunity to perform led her to a pair of Grand hurtful things I’ve ever heard. by adding: “If anything, you on really bad terms; he is the Fury’s future fights will ica,” said Fury in a statement. on the biggest and most pow- Slam titles as well as the “I travel with everyone would have to see or ask him.” person who made me open up now be broadcast live on BT His new deal would appear erful platforms on both sides world number one ranking on my team, I see them more The introverted 21-year- more to people. I didn’t want Sport in the UK and ESPN in to make a hugely anticipated of the Atlantic and become a over the past year. than my family. I would never old, who has turned the ten- it to be really, like, hard stop- the US. rematch with World Boxing truly global star,” explained “Everyone thinks it was do that to them. nis hierarchy on its head ping.” Meanwhile veteran Amer- Council heavyweight champi- Warren. South Africa’s Semenya fights gender rule at top sports court

AFP target Semenya and has called introducing are there to protect egory, it is necessary to require LAUSANNE them a “gross violation” of her the sanctity of fair and open The controversial measures DSD athletes to reduce their human rights. competition.” would force so-called testosterone down to female OLYMPIC 800 metres cham- The controversial meas- Athletics South Africa has “hyperandrogenic” athletes levels before they compete at pion Caster Semenya of South ures would force so-called strongly backed Semenya. or those with “differences of international level.” Africa went to the Court of Ar- “hyperandrogenic” athletes Its chief advocate Norman sexual development” (DSD) Semenya is not the only bitration for Sport on Monday or those with “differences of Arendse said she would give athlete potentially affected -- to challenge proposed rules sexual development” (DSD) to evidence. to take drugs to lower their the silver and bronze medal- that could force her to lower her take drugs to lower their tes- “The whole week is going to testosterone levels below a lists in the Rio Olympics 800m, testosterone levels. tosterone levels below a pre- be important. Obviously the ev- prescribed amount if they Francine Niyonsaba of Burundi Semenya made no com- scribed amount if they wish to idence will be evaluated and as- wish to continue competing. and Kenya’s Margaret Wam- ment as she arrived at the court continue competing. sessed at the end of the process bui, have also faced questions in Lausanne for the start of a The rules were to have this week. so today this is the about their testosterone levels. week-long hearing that is likely been introduced last Novem- start,” Arendse told reporters. male levels of testosterone, they But it is Semenya, who also to define the rest of the 28-year- ber but have been put on hold The issue is highly emotive. get the same increases in bone won Olympic gold in 2012 and old’s career. pending this week’s hearings. When British newspaper The South Africa’s runner Caster Semenya (left) arrives with her lawyer and muscle size and strength has three world titles to her The International Asso- A judgement is expected by the Times reported last week that Gregory Nott for the first day of her hearing at the international Court and increases in haemoglobin name, who has brought the ciation of Athletics Federations end of March. the IAAF would argue that Se- of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne on Monday. (EPA-EFE) that a male gets when they go court challenge. (IAAF) says it is introducing the As he arrived at the court, menya should be classified as a through puberty, which is what Matthieu Reeb, the secre- rules to create a “level playing IAAF President Sebastian Coe biological male -- a claim later In response to the report, it intended to classify any DSD gives men such a performance tary general of the court, said: field” for other female athletes. said: “Today is a very, very im- denied by the IAAF -- she hit the IAAF -- stressing it was re- athlete as male. advantage over women. “It is unusual and unprecedent- The South African govern- portant day. back, saying she was “unques- ferring in general terms, not to But in a statement, it added: “Therefore, to preserve fair ed because we never had a such ment says the rules specifically “The regulations that we are tionably a woman”. Semenya in particular -- denied “If a DSD athlete has testes and competition in the female cat- a case at CAS.” 18 Tuesday, February 19, 2019 Sports UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE KNOCKOUT STAGE Lyon fancy their chance against Barcelona after City inspiration They are the only team in the French league to have beaten PSG this season AFP LYO N

LYON coach Bruno Genesio says his team’s performances against Manchester City in the group stage prove they can compete with Barcelona in Tuesday’s Champions League last 16, first leg. The French club are in the knockout phase of the compe- tition for the first time in seven years after emerging from their group unbeaten. They beat Pep Lyon coach Bruno Genesio. (AFP) Guardiola’s City side 2-1 away before a 2-2 home draw with “Nabil is our captain and our the Premier League leaders. leader from a technical view- “They are two teams who point, so obviously it is difficult,” have the same way of playing Genesio said. -- they like to have possession “He is capable of being de- of the ball, and they like to at- cisive and often performs very tack,” Genesio said at a press conference at Lyon’s Groupa- Back in the Liverpool’s midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (left), defender Virgil van Dijk (centre) and Mohamed Salah at a team training session at Melwood in Liverpool on Monday (AFP) ma Stadium on Monday. “The experience can help last 16 us -- we played really well in the two games against City, The French club are in the and if we were capable of do- knockout phase of the Liverpool to be without ing it against them, we can do competition for the first time it again.” in seven years after emerging An inconsistent Lyon side from their group unbeaten. are often their own worst en- They beat Pep Guardiola’s City emy, and they are a huge 16 points behind Ligue 1 lead- side 2-1 away before a 2-2 Van Dijk for Bayern clash ers Paris Saint-Germain in home draw with the Premier third place, having played two League leaders. games more. However, they are the only team in the league well in these games, but being The world’s most expensive defender is suspended for the first leg tie due to accumulated cards to have beaten PSG this sea- a team is also about coping with son, winning 2-1 at home ear- absences and having players AFP what we did together at Dort- lier this month. That was after who can take his place. We will LIVERPOOL mund,” Lewandowski told they lost 5-0 in Paris back in do what we can in the absence of UEFA.com. October despite being the bet- Nabil.” FORTRESS Anfield has be- Bayern have been domi- ter team for long spells. “Even Genesio also admitted that come even more impenetra- nant in the Bundesliga since in Paris we managed to raise there are doubts surrounding ble for visiting sides in the 13 Klopp’s Dortmund won back- our game against a Champions the fitness of both Jason De- months since Liverpool made to-back titles in 2011 and 2012, League side,” Genesio pointed nayer and Tanguy Ndombele. Virgil van Dijk the world’s but are playing catch up in the out. Belgian defender Denay- most expensive defender, but title race to Lucien Favre’s out- “We need to have confidence er suffered an adductor in- the commanding Dutchman’s fit this season. and belief as well, but I think jury in Friday’s 2-1 win over absence for Bayern Munich’s “After being six years the Barcelona will raise their game Guingamp in Ligue 1, while visit in the Champions League dominator of the league, it was compared to recent matches.” French international Ndom- leaves Jurgen Klopp with a se- clear this year would be a more Lyon’s biggest problem is bele -- a vital presence in mid- lection headache. difficult year. It is a completely that captain Nabil Fekir will field -- has been struggling Van Dijk is banned for normal situation,” said Klopp. miss the first leg. The World Cup with an ankle problem and did the last 16, first leg on Tues- “To become the champion, winner scored the goal that gave not play at the weekend. day after being booked three you need to have the desire of them a 1-1 draw at Shakhtar “In my head my starting times as last season’s finalists a newcomer combined with Donetsk in their last group line-up is clear, but what the squeezed through the group the quality of a real contender. game to take them through, but doctors tell me might make me stage by the narrowest of In the beginning of the season, a booking a few minutes later change my mind,” the coach margins thanks to more goals after being six years champi- means he is suspended here. added. scored than Napoli. ons, maybe they didn’t have In stark contrast to their that but now they are chas- form in the Premier League, ing the leaders so they have where Liverpool have been it back. “The situation in Mu- beaten just once all season, nich, from my point of view, Klopp’s men lost all three makes them even more dan- of their group games on the Bayern Munich’s Rafinha (left) and Mats Hummels at a training session at the Anfield Stadium in Liverpool gerous, more of a threat than road against Napoli, Paris on Monday. (EPA) they were before.” However, Saint-Germain and Red Star while Lewandowski, the in- Belgrade to underline the im- two years in charge. “Of course Midfielder Fabinho is other of Klopp’s former pupils, form Kingsley Coman and the portance of taking a lead to he’s a massive miss, a big therefore likely to deputise at Robert Lewandowski, poses creativity of James Rodriguez Germany for the second leg on miss,” said Liverpool captain the heart of the defence along- the biggest threat for Bayern. and Leon Goretzka could pose March 13. Jordan Henderson. side Joel Matip. “In the Cham- The prolific Pole won two plenty of problems for Liver- Three wins at Anfield “I think he’s played every pions League against Bayern Bundesliga titles under Klopp pool’s undermanned defence, pulled them through to the game this season so I think Munich it’s not an easy job,” when the pair were together at it is at the other end Bayern last 16 and Van Dijk has yet you can see how important he said Klopp at the prospect of Borussia Dortmund and also could also be exposed. to taste defeat in 25 Pre- is for us as a team.” - ‘Not an Fabinho playing out of posi- lost the Champions League fi- Ajax’s youngsters exploit- mier League and Champions easy job’ -Missing the £75 mil- tion. nal against Bayern in 2013 be- ed Bayern’s weakness against League games on home soil lion man is a big enough blow, “But we thought it makes fore Lewandowski was lured pace in the group stage, while as a Liverpool player, keeping but Liverpool will also be with- sense we don’t leave our last to Bavaria a year later. Bayer Leverkusen and Augs- 16 clean sheets in the process out centre-backs Joe Gomez row alone defending against “He (Klopp) made a huge burg have also given Klopp to tighten up a leaky defence and most likely Dejan Lovren Bayern, so it all depends how impact on my career. I have to extra encouragement in recent Lyon players take part in a training session in Decines-Charpieu on that undermined Klopp’s first through injury. we defend in general.” An- be thankful to him because of weeks in the Bundesliga. Monday. (AFP) FIFA women’s refs finish screening at Aspetar Italian side kicked out of Serie C after 20-0 defeat TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK petar has a professional ambi- DOHA ance with state-of-the-art facili- AFP Italian Football Federation ties, and the medical staff were MILAN president Gabriele Gravina had OFFICIAL referees at the FIFA highly attentive as they thor- slammed the match as “an insult Women’s World Cup France oughly explained the upcom- ITALIAN third-tier side Pro to sport” and vowed it would be 2019 have successfully com- ing tests. I think it’s important Piacenza were on Monday ex- “the last farce”. pleted a comprehensive four- to know that we are in the best cluded from Serie C after field- Lega Pro sports judge Pas- hour medical screening session condition we can be to perform ing a team of just seven players quale Marino on Monday ruled at Aspetar, the orthopaedic our best in the upcoming tour- in a 20-0 defeat by league rivals that Pro Piacenza would be ex- and sports medicine hospital. nament.” Cuneo, governing body Lega Pro cluded from Serie C, with the The referees travelled to Doha Assistant referee from Mau- announced. “farcial match” assigned as a 3-0 to take part in a series of FIFA ritius, Victoire Queency, said: Financially troubled Pro Pi- defeat. In a statement Lega Pro seminars held in preparation “Doha’s been great in helping us acenza, have been unable to pay slammed “Pro Piacenza’s unac- for the upcoming Women’s prepare for the Women’s World their players and staff, who have ceptable behaviour” which it World Cup which is scheduled Cup. We are here to check our been on strike for several weeks. said was also dangerous for play- to take place in France from 7 health, fitness levels and every- Before Sunday’s game at Cu- ers who had not been adequately June – 7 July. thing that goes along with sport: neo in Piedmont, northern Italy, prepared from the competitive Seventy-five people took muscles, heart and respiratory bottom club Pro Piacenza had point of view. part, including 27 referees and system. The staff at Aspetar are already forfeited three matches Team physio Alessio Picciar- 48 assistant referees. The medi- very helpful and understanding. and a fourth would have seen elli, who came onto the pitch to cal assessments were specifi- This medical screening is cru- them kicked out of Serie C. replace a player, was disqualified cally tailored to meet the needs cial for us as we have to undergo So they took to the pitch with until December 31, 2019. of each referee, who came from FIFA Women referees after completing screening programme at Aspeter in Doha recently. a fitness test, which is very hard, seven players, all teenagers born Pro Piacenza will also have USA, Canada, Mexico, France, and is good to know where we between 2000 and 2002. An to pay a fine of 20,000 euros Germany, Ukraine, China, Ja- standing, therefore the medical referee from Australia, Kate comprehensive. The medical stand especially in aspects re- eighth player could not initially ($22,615). The Italian third di- pan, Korea, Australia, New screenings at Aspetar were es- Jacewicz, said: “I’m proud to staff here are incredibly pro- lated to our health.” start having forgotten his iden- vision, which is made up of 20 Zealand, Ethiopia, Kenya, and sential. say I’ve been selected to go to fessional and knowledgeable. Last February 2018, As- tity papers, and came on after teams, is professional in Italy, Rwanda. Renowned former referee, the FIFA Women’s World Cup What I have seen so far in Qa- petar screened candidate refer- an hour. One of the two players but many of the clubs have fi- The selection process of the Pierluigi Collina, Chairman France 2019. FIFA is hosting tar is a beautiful country with ees who took part in the 2018 born in 2000 was named on the nancial problems. Last week referees, who will officiate in of the Referees’ Committee at the pre-World Cup seminar in heart-welcoming people and FIFA World Cup Russia. Host- match sheet as the coach, with a Matera were kicked out of the the FIFA Women’s World Cup FIFA, accompanied the referees Qatar and organised for us this I’m looking forward to discov- ing medical screenings stems team physiotherapist even tak- league after forfeiting a fourth France 2019, was based on the during their stay at Aspetar. screening before competing ering more.” from Aspetar’s mission to assist ing to the pitch at one point to match with their players on referee’s fitness level, techni- Speaking about the medical in the upcoming tournament. Sian Massey, an assistant athletes achieve their maximum substitute a player who was suf- strike since December, having cal ability, and football under- screenings at Aspetar, a FIFA The facilities here are extremely referee from England, said: “As- performance and potential. fering from cramps. not been paid since September. Sports Tuesday, February 19, 2019 19 QMMF to host local activities to lift Manateq QCCR 2019

ties of Manateq for sponsoring the rally Three rounds of Qatar Baja and the UDC for their collaboration and coop- eration for letting us use their facility. We’re all & bike show to highlight working hard to make the rally a big success,” Mannai said. the support events “Last year, the QMMF had hosted the rally as the final round of the World Cup. Also previ- RAAJIV TRIPATHI ously the rally was organised during April. But DOHA this time around, the rally returns to kick-start the series. “We’ve chosen to start the FIA World THE Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation Cup for Cross-Country Rallies during February (QMMF) has planned a number of activities as this is the best weather here. The sun is not to maximise the impact of the Manateq Qatar hot. Also there is no dust flying around. So it is Cross-Country Rally, the opening round of the a perfect weather for such a huge event,” Man- 2019 FIA World Cup of Cross-Country Rallies, nai said. and use to inspire the locals for popularising While giving details of the Qatar Baja Rally, the motorsport further. he said, “Along the main rally in which 28 driv- The rally is scheduled to be flagged off at ers are contesting in different categories, the the majestic The Pearl Qatar on February 21 QMMF will also stage three of the six rounds and conclude at the same venue after covering of the Qatar Baja Rally. This move will give a 2,059 kms through five stages, to be held all chance to our local drivers to shine in front of over Qatar. the international field, which should be quite a QMMF President Abdulrahman al Mannai, big motivating factor for them. during a press conference in Losail on Monday, “Eight drivers have been listed in the Qatar disclosed the details of the events which are Baja Rally and we expect a strong battle be- aimed at reinforcing the foundation of the sport tween the drivers for points. There are separate further. “Among many activities that we have stages and the first round will take place on decided to mount during the rally, the features February 22,” Mannai informed. are the three rounds of the Qatar Baja Rally for Talking about the bike show, Mannai said, Qatar’s former T2 world champion Adel Abdulla will use T3 Can-Am Maverick in the 2019 FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Rallies. the local drivers and the bike show. “The bike show will be staged on the opening “Last year, we organised the start and finish day from 4 pm to 5.30 pm at the Medina City, at oriental Souq Waqif. This time, we’ve taken it The Pearl Qatar. It is going to be a big event as to The Pearl Qatar which is also a famous tour- 60 local riders have confirmed their participa- ists spot with a lot of restaurants and high-end tion. Various competitions have been planned stores. Our aim is to grow the sport in Qatar and judges will select the winners. Since the Abdulla to drive and make the participants feel happy with a big motorbike is quite popular in Qatar, we decid- turn-out,” he added. ed to include them to boost a good boost to the T3 Can-Am for FIA “We’re really grateful to the authori- rally,” Mannia added. World Cup 2019 Abdulla joins forces with leading Spanish SxS FN Speed Team

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK FN Speed Team, the lead- the Can-Am and the T3 cat- for this race.” DOHA ing Spanish SxS preparations egory with FN Speed. I think The Qatar event has at- company, and will be part- this is a good choice for me tracted an impressive entry FORMER FIA T2 World Cup nered in the new Can-Am by in 2019. This is the future of of 13 T3 Can-Am, Polaris and champion Adel Abdulla has Spanish navigator Marc Serra cross-country and I am happy Yamaha derivatives and Adel announced plans to tackle for the first time in place of to face more challenges and Abdulla knows that it will not the 2019 FIA World Cup for Frenchman Jean-Michel Po- more competitors than even in be easy to win the category Cross-Country Rallies, but the lato, who has prior commit- T1. The entry list is strong. across the challenging desert QMMF President Abdulrahman al Mannai (second right) with other officials during a press conference for Qatari driver will not be taking ments for the opening round. “I am getting support from trails in Qatar. the Manateq Qatar Cross-Country Rally preparations in Losail on Monday. part in the T2 category for se- Adel Abdulla said: “This the QMMF. My team selected Reinaldo Varela tops the ries production cross-country Marc Serra to be my co-driver. category in his Can-Am, the vehicles this season. He comes from a motorbike experienced Brazilian having Instead, the rallying all- “I am happy that the background and knows a lot already won the Side-by-Side rounder intends to challenge about the road book and how (SxS) or T3 equivalent catego- Qatar to host Gulf Jr. athletics for honours in the T3 category Qatar event is taking to work with the GPS. This is ry at the Dakar Rally in 2018. for Modified Cross-Country place now. The weather is important. I know him person- Other T3 entrants include vehicles this season and will fantastic at this time of ally as well. He is from Spain the likes of Italy’s Michele Ci- meet from Wednesday take part in this week’s open- year. We have some rain and my team is also Spanish. notto and Camelia Liparoti, ing round in Qatar with a Can- Jean-Michel has some private Oman’s Abdullah al Zubair and it is not too hot com- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Am Maverick T3. pared to the older date at commitments for this race, and fellow Qatari drivers four championships that will is the Chairman the organis- The five-day Manateq Qa- but will continue with me dur- Ahmed al Kuwari, Moham- DOHA be organised by Doha this year ing committee of the champi- tar Cross-Country Rally is be- the end of April. It is a ing the season. We will do our med al Attiyah, Khalid al Mo- leading to the IAAF World onship, while QAF Secretary- ing organised by the Qatar Mo- good time for this race,” best to get a strong result in hannadi, Mubarak al Khelaifi THE Qatar Athletics Fed- Championships in September- General Mohammed Issa al tor and Motorcycle Federation said Adel Abdulla. my country. and Rashed al Mohannadi, eration (QAF) will stage the October. The Asian Champi- Fadala has been appointed (QMMF) and marks the open- “I am happy that the Qa- who are running with their three-day Gulf Junior Athlet- onship will follow from April the Tournament Director. ing round of the revised FIA tar event is taking place now. own support from the QMMF. ics Championships at the Qa- 21, the Diamond League on The QAF has stepped up World Cup for the first time. year the championship for The weather is fantastic at this The Manateq Qatar Cross- tar Sports Club Stadium from May 3 and the 2019 World the preparations regarding all It will precede further races cross-country and the Bajas time of year. We have some Country Rally gets underway Wednesday. Kuwait and Oman Championships is slated to be- the organisational matters. in Abu Dhabi, Turkmenistan, have been separated by the rain and it is not too hot com- with a ceremonial start on The are participating in the cham- gin on September 27. Wyndham Hotel is the of- Kazakhstan and Morocco. FIA. I wanted to do something pared to the older date at the Pearl-Qatar on February 21 pionships, besides hosts Qatar. QAF President Dr. Thani ficial hotel for all participants, Adel has teamed up with different this year and I chose end of April. It is a good time and finishes on February 26. The Gulf athletics is one of bin Abdulrahman al Kuwari delegates and guests.

India are the best at home, feels Australia skipper Finch England expectations soar as 2019 IANS Finch BRISBANE and Com- World Cup cricket extravaganza looms pany lost AUSTRALIA’S limited overs the three- Moeen, with England, as was -- as proof the non-Test world captain Aaron Finch feels In- match One- 100 days to go for the case in 1975, playing host still has a shot at the World dia are the best in their own Day Inter- to a World Cup and an Ashes Cup. conditions and they have to national the mega series in the same season. Rather than have pool be at their best to beat them in (ODI) se- tournament But unlike that first eight- stages this year, the ICC have the limited overs games, start- ries to In- Aaron Finch team edition 43 years ago, opted for an all-play-all group ing with two T20 internation- dia at home which featured two then non- format -- a move that many als from February 24. and will have revenge on their AFP Test sides in East Africa and believe has more to do with en- “I don’t think you need any- minds when the two teams LONDON the long since elevated Sri suring India, cricket’s financial thing to put a pep in your step clash, this time in India. Lanka, this year’s event will powerhouse, are guaranteed when you’re going on an Aus- There will be two T20 In- WITH 100 days until the 2019 be a 10-team affair contested a minimum of nine matches sie tour, particularly to India. ternationals and five one day- World Cup gets underway, solely by Test nations. than sporting fairness for all If you’re slightly off the mark ers. India under Kohli won might it be the year that Eng- Ever since India and Pa- the teams taking part. you’re going to get hurt,” Finch their first-ever Test and bilat- land lift the global game’s pre- kistan were both knocked out Such a lengthy group was quoted as saying by crick- eral ODI series against Aus- mier limited-overs trophy at in the group stage of the 2007 phase ahead of the semi-finals et.com.au. tralia Down Under. long last? World Cup in the West In- does reduce the chances of any “They’re the best side in Before the ICC World Cup, England - the pioneers of dies, thereby putting a huge team going through to the July one-day cricket in their own which begins on May 30 in one-day cricket as a profes- dent in broadcast audiences, 14 final at Lord’s unbeaten. conditions, I think. So you’ve England, this will be India’s last sional sport - have taken part attendance figures and com- Reigning champions Aus- got to go there full of confidence 50-over engagement while Aus- in every World Cup since stag- Joe Root of England waves to supporters after winning the third and mercial revenues for the rest tralia, set to be boosted by the and have a real clear game tralia will host Pakistan for five ing the inaugural men’s event final cricket Test match against West Indies in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, of the tournament, Interna- return of star batsmen Steve plan,” he added. ODIs before the mega event. in 1975. recently. (AFP) tional Cricket Council chiefs Smith and David Warner fol- But all they have to show have been determined no such lowing their lengthy ball-tam- for their efforts are runners- tralian Trevor Bayliss specifi- five-match series away to the ‘nightmare scenario’ will ever pering bans, will be bidding up medals from the 1979, 1987 cally to turn round the team’s West Indies. befall both Asian giants again. for a sixth title. and 1992 finals. limited-overs form. The result has been a de- India, with Virat Kohli at Pakistani cricketers Test cricket has long been The transformation has Amazing side crease in the number of non- the helm, are a major force in the priority for everyone in been remarkable with a newly- “We can say we were the Test nations involved to the all formats while Pakistan de- spot-fixing trial date set English cricket, be they play- liberated England twice set- best ODI side to play for Eng- point none will take part this fied expectations to win the ers, fans or administrators. ting new records for the high- land... but without a trophy, year. 2017 Champions Trophy in AFP Crime Agency into alleged That changed, however, af- est ODI totals - their 444 for it will be difficult to say that,” England. LONDON spot-fixing in tournaments ter another World Cup group- three against Pakistan at Trent said all-rounder Moeen Ali, ICC pulled up New Zealand will be keen organised by national cricket stage exit at the 2015 edition Bridge in 2016 a prelude to looking to help England’s men That has seen the ICC criti- to go one better after losing FORMER Pakistan opener boards from Bangladesh and in Australia and New Zealand last year’s colossal 481 for six win just their second major cised for making the World in the 2015 final, while South Nasir Jamshaid and two other Pakistan. was sealed with a woeful loss at the same ground. global event following the Cup too narrow at a time when Africa will arrive hoping to men have been given a trial Jamshaid, a former Paki- to Bangladesh. England, captained in 50- 2010 World Twenty20 in the other sports are expanding end years of World Cup heart- date after they were accused stan Test player, Anwar and Then England and Wales over cricket by former Ireland Caribbean. rather than cutting the num- break. of conspiring to offer bribes to Ijaz are accused of conspiring Cricket Board supremo An- batsman Eoin Morgan, with “We have come close and ber of teams involve in their West Indies, the 1975 and professional cricket players. to offer financial advantages drew Strauss decreed that the side featuring Test skipper we feel now is the time.” global showpiece events. 1979 champions, will have an Jamshaid, 32, Yousef An- to players in the Pakistan Su- white-ball cricket would no Joe Root and the hard-hitting “We don’t feel we have But ICC officials point to extra incentive this year after war, 35, and Mohammed Ijaz, per League with the intention longer be the “poor relation”, talents of Jason Roy, Alex to win it, it’s more ‘this is the creation of a qualifying Sunday’s announcement that 33, were arrested last February. of inducing them to perform with the former England cap- Hales and Jos Buttler, now sit the time to win it’. We are an tournament -- from which star batsman Chris Gayle will The arrests were part of an improperly by failing to play tain sacking head coach Peter atop the ODI world rankings amazing side but we know this two-time champions West In- retire from ODIs following this investigation by the National competitively in good faith. Moores and bringing in Aus- heading into their upcoming year is massive for us,” added dies only narrowly emerged year’s World Cup. 20 Tuesday, February 19, 2019 The Last Word

MOI CELEBRATES GRADUATION OF DEFENCE PERSONNEL: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) celebrated the graduation from the French Naval College of a number of candidates from the General Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security. The ceremony was held at the headquarters of the college in Brest, France. The candidates completed their graduation after a period of four years, during which they underwent practical exercises on French Navy vessels. They were qualified to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Science. (TNN) QNTC, QF partner to host 10th QIFF in Oxygen Park

spires entrepreneurs to offer projects and initiatives that Festival marks Qatar’s longest- innovative initiatives and has benefit the nation and ulti- been instrumental to the suc- mately help fulfil the country’s running food, beverage tradition cess of numerous local start- overarching goal of creating a ups. We look forward to cel- sustainable economy.” TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ebrating this success with our He added, “This collabora- DOHA ing festivities for residents and partners from the private and tion will also show how Edu- visitors of all ages. public sectors.” cation City is a vibrant and THE tenth edition of Qatar The festival has dedicated Mohammed Fakhroo, ex- diverse environment that is International Food Festi- 15 percent of its spaces to up- ecutive director of Outreach open to the wider community. val (QIFF) will be held from and-coming entrepreneurs and Institutional Advance- By providing year-round ac- March 20 to 30 at Qatar Foun- and local SMEs to provide ment at QF, said: “We’re tivities, we offer visitors the dation’s (QF) Oxygen Park, them with a suitable platform delighted to announce this opportunity to explore Qatar officials from Qatar National to introduce their F&B offer- collaboration with Qatar Foundation, including its rec- Tourism Council (QNTC) and ings in this market. National Tourism Council reational facilities, community QF announced. All participants interested which will see Qatar Founda- development initiatives, edu- The festival is Qatar’s long- in booking a stall at QIFF 2019, This year, the festival celebrates its milestone edition at the heart of Education City, offering a whole new tion host the Qatar Interna- cational offerings, and science est-running food and beverage including hotels, restaurants, format and events for residents and visitors of all ages. tional Food Festival for the and research centres.” tradition, combining culinary SMEs and others, can register first time. The Festival has been arts with family entertainment. online through the link:http:// said, “This year marks ten suc- this festival, we showcase the for different age groups and “By providing the use of hosted at numerous scenic This year, it celebrates its qiff2019.live/english cessful years of QIFF and we destination’s unique venues palates in addition to popular our facilities for this event, we venues across Qatar, including milestone edition at the heart The deadline for registra- are very pleased to partner and this year, we have chosen features from previous edi- are striving to encourage com- the Cultural Village Founda- of Education City, offering a tion is February 23. with Qatar Foundation to host Oxygen Park to offer a new tions.” munity participation, while tion (Katara), MIA Park, Hotel whole new format and excit- Mashal Shahbik of QNTC this special edition. Through look and curated experiences She added, “QIFF also in- showing our support for local Park and The Pearl-Qatar. QA to bring Bollywood superstar QNB Diamond Sponsor Aishwarya Rai for Qatar Show ’19 for Tarsheed Carnival TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The carnival aims to raise DOHA awareness about rational TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK show, which will draw jewel- ologist and award-winning jew- DOHA lery designers and connoisseurs elry designer whose work fuses QATAR National Bank (QNB), use of electricity and water alike from all over the world to the magical and futuristic. His the largest financial institution to achieve sustainability QATAR Airways (QA) will fly re- appreciate the exquisite gem- first collection, Splash!, featured in the Middle East and Africa, nowned Indian actress and Bol- stones on display. Qatar Airways fantastical organic crystal cuffs, has announced its participation cently launched sustainability lywood superstar Aishwarya Rai is synonymous with luxury at chokers, tiaras and rings where as a Diamond Sponsor in the programme, in which the bank Bachchan to Doha to provide a every level, and looks forward diamonds shimmer and swim Tarsheed Carnival to be organ- aligned its sustainability goals glittering opening to this year’s to welcoming all guests to Doha within. Inspired by nature and ised by the Qatar General Elec- with the objectives of Qatar Qatar Show 2019, which will to participate in this glittering the ethereal, Beau’s creations tricity and Water Corporation National Vision 2030, the UN feature some of the world’s fin- event.” freeze inspirational moments in (Kahramaa) at the Kahramaa Sustainable Development Goals est gemstones, jewellery collec- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is time: a raindrop’s splash and the Awareness Park in Al Thumama and the Qatar Stock Exchange tions and watches. one of India’s most popular and subtleties of light playing on light. from February 19 to 28. guidance on sustainable initia- As the Official Airline Part- influential actresses. Visitors to the Qatar Show The week-long carnival is a tives. ner of the show, Qatar Airways She made her acting debut will also have the opportunity national programme for water QNB Group will continue to will also bring a host of other in- in 1997 and has since appeared to experience Qatar Airways’ conservation and energy effi- support sustainability initiatives ternational celebrities and style in more than 40 films in five award-winning Business Class ciency. The main goal of the car- in Qatar and throughout the influencers to take part in the languages. In 2003, she was the seat, Qsuite, which will be on nival is to raise awareness about markets in which it operates, the event, including Chinese jewel- first Indian actress to represent display at the show. rational use of electricity and bank said a in a press statement. lery designer Beau Han Xu and her country as a jury member at Qsuite features the indus- water to achieve sustainability. QNB Group’s presence fashion designer Grace Chen. the Cannes Film Festival. She try’s first-ever double bed in The carnival will include through its subsidiaries and as- Qatar Airways Group Chief was honoured with the Padma Business Class and allows pas- several events and awareness sociate companies extends to Executive Akbar al Baker said, Shri by the Government of India sengers in adjoining seats to activities during morning and more than 31 countries across “Qatar Airways is delighted to in 2009 and the Ordre des Arts create their own private space. evening sessions. Tarsheed aims three continents providing a be the Official Airline Partner of et des Lettres by the Govern- Adjustable panels and movable to reduce water consumption comprehensive range of ad- the Qatar Show 2019 and to be ment of France in 2012. She has TV monitors enable colleagues, per capita by 15 percent and vanced products and services. bringing Bachchan and many often been cited in the media as friends or families travelling to- electricity by eight percent by The total number of employees other high-profile guests to ‘the most beautiful woman in gether to transform their quad 2022. is more than 29,000 operating Doha for this prestigious event. the world.’ into a private suite, allowing QNB’s participation in this through more than 1,100 loca- “We look forward to hosting Beau Han Xu is an interna- them to work dine and socialise event comes as part of both its tions, with an ATM network of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. these important guests at the tionally-renowned artist, gem- together. CSR programme and its re- more than 4,400 machines. Katara hosts exhibition to mark 69th anniversary of Al Ahli Club TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

ON the occasion of the 69th anniversary of the establish- ment of Qatari sports club Al Ahli, the Cultural Village Foundation – Katara – host- ed an exhibition to commem- orate the club’s legends at Building 19 on Monday. The opening ceremony of the exhibition was attended by members of the club man- agement and some of the legendary players from the club’s team, along with other officials and dignitaries. Ali Mohammed Al Ali, manager of the exhibition and a former player of Al Ahli Club, said the exhibition aims The opening ceremony of the exhibition was attended by members of the club management and some to document the history of of the legendary players from the club’s team, along with other officials and dignitaries. sports, football in particular, in Qatar, besides commemo- our achievements in soccer, in the 1940s. The country had and their achievements, in rating the prominent Qatari and this exhibition tells a lot,” hosted several international addition to old photographs footballers. he said. matches where world legends of international sport events “This exhibition presents Ali expressed his pride such as the Brazilian all-time hosted by Qatar. It also fea- to the world Qatar’s long and honour to have played legend Pele played,” he add- tures audio and visual con- history of soccer and other for Al Ahli team which was es- ed. tents for some legends and sports. Especially as Qatar is tablished in 1950. “Qatar has The exhibition displays a collection of the players’ preparing to host World Cup a long history in soccer since biographies of several promi- belongings that form a mini- 2022, many people ask about the British Mandate in Qatar nent Qatari soccer players museum.