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Qatar beat Egypt 3-1 in friendly 35pc increase in Plan for transit Qatari working women last year passengers to DOHA: There was a 35 per- cent increase in the number of Qatari working women last year, according to a report released by Qatar Statistics become tourists Authority (QSA) on the eve of International Women’s Day, which is being observed around the world today. Qatar one notch up in WEF rankings The majority of the Qatari working women (73 percent) DOHA: In a move that can give a rankings, while Switzerland, were employed in the public sec- major boost to tourism in Qatar, Germany and Austria occupy the tor, with most of them engaged in Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) top three spots overall, in that administrative and academic jobs is working on a plan to allow order. (51 percent). some transit passengers pass- According to the Travel and One of the most important ing through Doha International Tourism Competitiveness Report achievements of Qatar is a sig- Airport to visit key tourist des- 2013, the ease of hiring foreign nificant increase in literacy rates. tinations in the country. labour (ranked fourth) and qual- Only 3.1 percent of Qatari women A number of transit passengers ity of education were the driving and 4.2 percent of local men were of Qatar Airways will benefit from forces enabling Qatar to find high- illiterate, according to last year’s the scheme, once it is introduced. quality human resources (seventh) figures. “Any passenger travelling by inside and outside the country. Of Qataris who held a pri- Qatar Airways and has a transit Qatar also has a high degree of Egypt’s Hossam Ashour (right) fights for the ball with Qatar’s Khalfan Ibrahim during their international friendly mary school certificate, seven of eight hours or less will enjoy customer orientation (fifth). football match at Al Gharafa Stadium, yesterday. A spirited performance helped Qatar beat Egypt 3-1. Rami percent were male and 11 per- a new product enabling them to The report also indicated Qatar Rabia gave the visitors the lead but Qatar bounced back with goals from Abdel Karim Hassan, Ibrahim Maged cent female. Among those who visit tourist spots in Qatar and benefits from a safe and secure had finished middle school, 18 and Yousef Ahmed. See also page 20 explore them,” QTA Chairman environment (21st), good ICT and percent were male and 13 per- Issa Al Mohannadi told Qatar tourism infrastructures (32nd and cent female, while 32 percent News Agency on the sidelines of 37th, respectively), and excellent of those who had completed the ITB exhibition in Berlin. air transport infrastructure (23rd). secondary education were male He added that QTA was work- As far as sanitation, drinking and 27 percent female. ing with Qatar Airways to finalise water and presence of major car Among higher diploma holders, the scheme. rental companies is concerned, 10 hurt in gas cylinder explosion three percent were male and two Meanwhile, Qatar has climbed Qatar has always occupied the percent female, while 29 percent one notch in rankings in the top position. DOHA: Ten people were a posting on its Twitter account The incident led to a heavy of those who had received higher world travel and tourism compet- Other areas in which Qatar injured, three of them seri- last evening. traffic jam on the road leading education were male and 33 per- itiveness report released by the figured in the top 15 ranks were ously, when a cooking gas cylin- Eight of the 10 injured remain from Ramada intersection to cent female. World Economic Forum (WEF) transparency of government poli- der exploded in a restaurant on admitted at Hamad General Midmac roundabout, as motor- In 2003, out of 29 members yesterday. cymaking, international air trans- Salwa Road last afternoon. Hospital. The three who sustained ists halted their vehicles following elected to the Central Municipal Qatar is ranked second in the port network, sustainability of The incident occurred in the Al severe injuries were shifted to the the loud explosion. Council, one was a woman. In MENA region and 41st overall in the travel and tourism industry’s Katam restaurant near Midmac intensive care unit in the trauma There was panic in the air, with 2011, 13.7 percent of Qatari the report. Qatar is up one place development, reliability of police roundabout. section, according to hospital visitors to the restaurant and the lawyers were women while the since the last assessment in 2011, services, mobile broadband sub- “The Civil Defence controlled a sources. The three are Nepalese, surrounding shops fleeing the number of women in sports in which it was ranked 42nd out scriptions, fuel price levels, and limited fire in Al Katam restau- while the nationalities of the smoke and fire. Police and civil during 2010-11 was 1,191, which of 139 countries and third in the sports stadiums. rant from a gas cylinder explo- other victims were not known. defence personnel rushed to the was seven percent of the total MENA region. THE PENINSULA sion, wounding ten people who The restaurant was partially spot and cordoned off the area. number of athletes during that The United Arab Emirates Continued on page 2 were present in the restaurant,” damaged in the explosion, accord- THE PENINSULA period. leads 15 countries in the MENA See also page 2 the Ministry of Interior said in ing to eyewitnesses. Picture on page 3 THE PENINSULA Qatar gears up to sell Syria dissidents meet in Doha today Court jails 21 in Saudi for building houses on flood-prone land QR4bn in DOHA: A number of dissident Syrian ministers, members of DUBAI: A Saudi court has jailed 21 people, including at least parliament, ambassadors and one government official, after houses were built on flood-prone bonds, sukuk senior government officials will land, leading to more than 100 deaths by drowning, local media gather at the Ritz-Carton Hotel reported yesterday. The rulings came nearly a year after two DOHA: Qatar will sell today in their first conference men were jailed in one of the first convictions in a graft crack- QR4bn ($1.1bn) of three- to support the rebels. down the government launched following the floods hit Jeddah in year and five-year bonds and The meeting aims to send a 2009 and 2011. Arab News daily reported that a senior municipal sukuk, the state news agency message to the world that the official was sentenced to five years in prison and fined SR700,000 said yesterday. ouster of the Bashar Al Assad ($186,700) for giving permission for people to buy and build houses The Qatar Central Bank regime will not cause any power in areas hit by the floods. Houses were built on low-lying land and will offer local banks QR3bn vacuum or leadership crisis in the situation was made worse by the absence of a city-wide drain- worth of bonds and QR1bn Syria. age system. The floods spread after just a few hours of torrential worth of Shariah-compliant Former Syrian prime minister downpour in an arid region where months often go by without notes, Qatar News Agency Riad Hijab, who quit the Assad any rain at all. The newspaper, quoting judicial sources, said the (QNA) said. regime, is expected to deliver the indicted included real estate developers and businessmen, adding The local currency issues opening speech at the meeting. that charges included bribery. will take place quarterly, it The event is being supported by said, without specifying how the opposition Syrian National much of each maturity would Council. Saudi citizen dies of coronavirus be sold. Meanwhile, in Amman, coali- RIYADH: A 69-year-old man has died in hospital in Saudi Arabia In January, the International tion members said the SNC will after becoming infected with a new virus that emerged in the Monetary Fund’s mission chief meet in Istanbul next week to Syrian refugees queue at the entrance of the UNHCR offices in the northern Middle East last year. The latest case is the eighth death among for Qatar told Reuters that the elect a provisional prime minis- Lebanese city of Tripoli, yesterday. The number of Syrians who have fled 14 patients confirmed worldwide who picked up the coronavirus, a objective behind an issuance ter to run a political transition if their country has hit one million. distant relative of the Sars virus. Seven patients infected with the would be to build a domestic Assad falls. The opposition wants new virus, and five of the deaths, have now been reported in Saudi sovereign yield curve. Qatar to create a provisional govern- the talks partly because of Hijab’s professor from Homs and pre- Arabia, with other fatalities in Jordan and the UK. The virus can Central Bank was not available ment to administer rebel-held withdrawal, he said. vious president of the Syrian cause severe pneumonia and kidney failure. The latest patient died for comment. areas in Syria and to show it can Hijab said in a statement that National Council. nine days after being hospitalised on February 10. The man had not Qatar has issued local fill a power vacuum left by col- he had informed the coalition’s Asaad Mustafa, a former agri- come into contact with any of the previous patients, and had not currency bonds before. lapsing state institutions, putting president, Moaz Alkhatib, that culture minister during the 30-year recently travelled. In January 2011, the cen- structures in place to curb chaos he would not join the provisional rule of Assad’s father, the late pres- tral bank issued a QR50bn in a post-Assad era. government after talks in Cairo ident Hafez Al Assad, is also in the Kuwait jails two for Emir insult tweets ($14bn), three-year bond The Istanbul meeting on March last month, but gave no reason. running, the sources said. directly to local banks as a 12 and 13 was called after Riad Coalition sources said the SNC The coalition, formed with Arab KUWAIT CITY: A court in Kuwait yesterday sentenced two step to drain excess money Hijab withdrew his candidacy, had chosen three candidates for and Western backing in Qatar at opposition activists to prison terms on charges of writing remarks from the banking system. several coalition members said. prime minister. They are Salem the end of last year, is broadly com- on their Twitter accounts that were deemed offensive to the Emir, In recent months, Qatar- Hijab had run into opposition Al Muslet, a tribal figure from prised of three voting blocs, insid- a defence lawyer said. Sager Al Hashash was given two years in related debt denominated from Islamists and liberals in the northeastern Syria who worked ers say. The Muslim Brotherhood jail with immediate effect while Nasser Al Deehani was handed a in dollars has drawn strong coalition for his past ties with at think-tanks in the Gulf; and its Syrian National Council 20-month term but was asked to pay 200 dinars ($700) to suspend it, demand from international Syria’s ruling hierarchy. Osama Al Qadi, a US-educated and other allies can garner around lawyer Khaled Al Humoud wrote on his own Twitter account. The investors and majority state- “The field of candidates has economist who heads an oppo- 33 votes, short of the simple major- two verdicts are not final as they can be challenged in the state’s owned Ooredoo saw heavy bids been expanding since Hijab with- sition taskforce drawing up ity needed to elect their candidate court of appeal and supreme courts, Humoud said. Criticising the for a $1bn bond sale in January. drew,” said one coalition member. plans for post-conflict economic as prime minister. Emir is illegal in Kuwait and is considered to be a state security REUTERS The opposition had planned to recovery; and veteran opposition THE PENINSULA/REUTERS offence. Those convicted face up to five years in jail. meet on March 2, but postponed campaigner Burhan Ghalioun, a See also pages 4 & 9 AGENCIES FRIDAY 8 MARCH 2013 02 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME Qatar has become tourism Real estate transactions jumped over QR1bn last spot for families: Official week, says Ezdan report

DOHA: A tower located in Doha’s BIG GROWTH Number of visitors increased last year; new strategy on the way skyline at Al Dafna area was sold at a whopping price of QR375m, DOHA: With its rich and authentic cul- taking the total value of real The total value tural offerings and safe and welcoming estate transactions to over QR1bn of the real estate atmosphere, Qatar has become the des- mark during last week of February tination of choice for families, which is (from 24-28), witnessing a massive transactions during reflected in the increase in the number jump of 158 percent compared to the week stood at of family visitors in 2012, said Qatar QR391.3m in the previous week, Tourism Authority (QTA) Chairman Issa Qatar is also Ezdan Holding Group’s weekly QR1.011bn with Al Mohannadi. an established report said yesterday. the execution of Qatar is also an established destination With the sale of the tower, with an 198 deals in total, for business in the Meetings Initiatives and destination for area of 4,667 square meters (sqm), Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) sector business in the Doha Municipality topped, both in taking the average and will continue to be a hub of international terms of individual transaction value daily transaction to sports with an increasingly significant role to Meetings Initiatives as well as proportion of the total play in the region and on the international value of deals, bagging about 55 per- QR202.2m with a stage, Al Mohannadi told The Qatar News and Conferences cent of the week’s trading value at growth of 65 percent Agency on the sidelines of an ITB exhibition and Exhibitions QR555.5m, registering a remarkable versus QR78.3m in in Berlin. growth of 151 percent compared to Al Mohannadi said that the QTA is about (MICE) sector and last week, according to the report. the previous week. to finish its new tourism strategy, noting will continue to be a The total value of the real estate that the authority was keen to take into QTA Chairman Issa Al Mohannadi transactions during the week stood consideration all remarks of the concerned hub of international at QR1.011bn with the execution of parties inside and outside Qatar. until 2016 ... and this phase will form a leap 198 deals in total, taking the aver- rise in the total value of real estate “QTA sees ITB as an all-important event in achieving such a strategy,” said Al sports. age daily transaction to QR202.2m traded, either by selling or mortgages. to showcase Qatar and all our stakeholders Mohannadi. with a growth of 65 percent versus A plot at Al Matar Al Ateeq, with as we develop a new tourism strategy for “It will be followed by a second phase QR78.3m in the previous week. an area of 2,151 sqm, was sold for the country that looks to raise awareness which ends before Qatar’s hosting of the The tower at Al Dafna, and 15 vil- QR23.8m at the rate of QR11,100 per of all that Qatar has to offer in Europe and 2022 World Cup, whereas the third stage and many more under construction in the las, 23 houses, two residential build- sqm. In addition, a villa in Al Lo’lo’a further afield” said Al Mohannadi. copes with Qatar National Vision 2030,” country, Qatar is ready to welcome the ings and a few shops alone accounted with an area of 1,762 sqm was sold The new strategy is being developed said Al Mohannadi. world to its shores. for over 55 percent of the total value for QR15.4m at the rate of QR8,800 in collaboration with Qatar Airways, the He said QTA saw ITB Berlin as an oppor- “QTA has also staged cultural festivals of the real estate transactions. per sqm. Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage, tunity to outline the major development of and supported several international business “During the last week, the real A commercial space (shops) at Al Katara Cultural Village and the Qatar tourism infrastructure taking place in Doha events and sports fixtures to underline the estate sector witnessed a great Matar Al Ateeq with an area of 629 Museums Authority. and highlight latest developments. country’s appeal,” said Al Mohannadi. refreshment in the transactions on sqm was sold for QR12m at the rate “The first phase of the strategy will extend “With the opening of several major hotels THE PENINSULA the levels of selling and mortgage of QR19,100 per sqm. regarding the total value of transac- And a residential complex at Umm- tions where 198 deals were executed e-Ghwailina, with an area of 628 sqm, with a total value of over QR1bn, was sold for QR8.3m at the rate of supported by the grand exceptional QR13,100 per sqm. Cultural Minister visits London’s Natural History Museum deal implemented in Doha with Al Wakrah Municipality came a value of QR375m for the tower in the second place in terms of real LONDON: Minister of group of dinosaur skeletons. and Activities Management, organisation has reshuffled its located in Al Dafna area,” said the estate deals singed during the week Culture, Arts and Heritage H It also contains more than said that the programme is team, brought in two agency fig- report. by bagging 18.6 percent of the total E Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al 70 million items which are dis- the culmination of the excel- ures, and set a target of increas- The weekly report expected that value of transactions amounting to Kuwari visited yesterday the played through five groups — lent relations between Qatar ing media coverage. Director the real estate transactions will con- QR188.5m as a result of 33 deals, with Natural History Museum in botany, entomology, mineralogy, and the United Kingdom over of Communications Antony tinue their recovery during the com- a standard rise in the value of trans- London. The Minister toured ancient biology and zoology. the past decades, and confirms Robbins said the new agenda was ing weeks, especially in the sector actions by 287 percent as compared various sections of the mseum The Minister also toured the mutual desire to strengthen about “trying to think more like of plots, and the trend of real estate to the previous week. The price of the and was briefed on the con- the new hall, which was inau- cooperation between the two a consumer brand” and called investors and developers towards top deal in Al Wakrah was QR40.6m tents of the museum, which gurated three months ago, that friendly countries in various for others in the arts sector to the establishment of new real from the sale of a plot with an area is considered to be one of the includes a number of educa- fields. do likewise. “We have to compete estate projects. It (the report) refer- of 3,284 sqm. largest natural history muse- tional materials, cultural and The Museum of London has with other consumer brands for ring to the weekly Bulletin issued Umm Salal Municipality stood in ums in the world. artistic works as well as plants revamped its communications the attention of our visitors, and by the Real Estate Registration the third position with QR119m as a The museum includes dif- species and animal models. as it focuses on becoming a this is a change we’re going to Department in the Ministry of result of 57 deals, constituting about ferent varieties and types of Abdul Rahman Mohammed ‘consumer brand’ to sharply have to see more widely,” he said. Justice said that the transactions of 12 percent of the total transaction organisms in addition to a Al Hajri, Director of Youth drive up visitor numbers. The AGENCIES the last week of February, extended value signed during the week. from February 24-28, witnessed a THE PENINSULA

Masdar study on urban A Werewolf Boy to be screened on Monday DOHA: A Werewolf Boy, the most suc- cessful South Korean melodrama of all heat impact in Doha time, will be screened on Monday at 6pm at the Qatar National Convention DOHA: Masdar Institute of Dr Fred Moavenzadeh, Center. Science and Technology, an President of Masdar Institute said: The lead actor Joong-Ki Song will be independent university focused “The extension of the urban heat present to meet his fans in Qatar at the on advanced energy and sus- island project that covers the screening which is free. tainable technologies, will Abu Dhabi metropolitan areas to It is organised by the Korean Embassy do research into ‘urban heat Dubai and Doha bears testimony and sponsored by the Ministry of Health island’ impact in Doha. to the highly relevant nature of and Welfare of Korea. It aims to pro- This is the first time the urban our research not only to the UAE mote medical tourism in Korea and climate of desert cities gets inves- but the entire region. strengthen mutual friendship between tigated at such great depth. The “With the guidance and the two countries. research project, which has vision of the country’s leader- A Werewolf Boy held its world premiere already been done in Abu Dhabi, ship, Masdar Institute’s research in the ‘Contemporary World Cinema’ will start in Dubai and Doha later projects are being acknowledged section of the 2012 Toronto International this year. and adopted widely. Film Festival, and was then screened at The study on Abu Dhabi “We hope the outcome of this the Busan International Film Festival, titled ‘Temperature-land cover research will help formulate before its theatrical release in October interactions: The inversion of better city planning and smart last year. It quickly rose up the box office urban heat island phenomenon urban development measures,” charts to become the most successful in desert city areas’, has been said Moavenzadeh. Korean melodrama of all time. recently published in the Remote Dr Ghedira said: “In dynamic It revolves around a fantastic love Sensing of Environment jour- environments such as urban story between a feral boy and a girl who nal. It was co-authored by Dr areas, the changing landscape has locked herself away from the rest of Michele Lazzarini, Postdoctoral affects quality of life and it can the world. THE PENINSULA Joong-Ki Song Researcher at Masdar Institute, have a significant impact on the Dr Hosni Ghedira, Director, local climate. “The analysis of these UAE Research Centre for changes is therefore essential for Renewable Energy Mapping several decision-making processes. and Assessment, and Prashanth “This paper aims to provide a Online registration begins for Rota youth meet Reddy Marpu, Researcher at detailed study of a particular sce- Masdar Institute. nario that investigates the rela- Remote Sensing of Environment tionship between land cover and DOHA: Reach Out To Asia Empower-2012/registration-form in 2009, Empower has gained a training, workshops and a learn- is an interdisciplinary journal land surface temperature (LST) (Rota) has opened online reg- (English). reputation for being the first ing experience. that publishes results on theory, trend in the desert environment istration for the 5th Empower “Empower 2013 is a unique youth-led conference in Qatar to This year the theme for science, applications and technol- of the UAE, with a case study of Youth Conference 2013 tak- platform for youth to discover focus on equipping young people Empower 2013 will be ‘Water ogy of remote sensing of earth Abu Dhabi City.” ing place at Qatar National their voice, realise their poten- to take active roles in building Cooperation’. In December 2010, resources and environment. THE PENINSULA Convention Center from March tial to make a positive contri- their communities and having a the United Nations General 28 to 31. bution and develop their skills, voice on global issues. Assembly declared 2013 as the ‘Empower 2013’ expects to knowledge and attitudes to take Demonstrating the wisdom United Nations International attract up to 400 youth between on active leadership roles within of Rota’s decision to ensure Year of Water Cooperation. In Travel and tourism competitiveness the ages of 16 and 26 with a strong their communities,” explained Rota Empower remains a youth-led reflection of this declaration, three-day programme focusing on Community Development Manager conference, Empower 2013 has 2013 World Water Day, which will Continued from page 1 leadership, service learning and and National Programmes Director been organised in collaboration take place on March 22, the con- In order to further enhance the country’s travel and tourism com- global citizenship. In particular, Mohamed Abdullah Saleh. with a planning committee com- ference will be dedicated to water petitiveness, Qatar should continue to improve its focus on environ- organisers will be integrating Empower 2013 aims to build prising 30 youth volunteers. cooperation. mental sustainability, the WEF report said. sports, environment, skills devel- on the success of four previous The planning committee serves “Empower 2013 will focus on The travel and tourism competitiveness index is based on certain opment and the Arabic language Empower conferences by continu- Empower by assisting Rota in creating awareness on water strong criteria including environment sustainability, safety and secu- as key themes of the programme. ing to raise awareness and build planning, implementing and cooperation. The event will pro- rity, health and hygiene, air transport infrastructure, prioritisation To register online for Empower knowledge and capacity to enable coordinating certain elements of vide an opportunity for 400 youth of travel and tourism, ground transport infrastructure, price com- 2013, visit http://www.reachout- young people to take leadership the conference. Whilst the plan- to develop their skills, knowledge petitiveness, human resources, tourism infrastructure, Information toasia.org/ar/event-details/ roles to address local and interna- ning committee attend planning and attitudes to take on leader- Communication and Technology, price competitiveness in the industry, Empower-2013/registration-form- tional developmental issues that meetings as well as allocate time ship roles which support Rota human resources, natural resources and cultural resources. ar (Arabic) or http://www.rea- concern them. and effort to implement their strategies,” added Saleh. 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Signing the minutes Emir receives Ecuador eyes phone call from Swiss president DOHA: The Emir H H Sheikh bilateral ties in Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani received yesterday a telephone call from the President of the Swiss Confederation Ueli Maurer. Bilateral relations and various sectors issues of common concern were reviewed during the call. Delegation to vist Doha in April End targeting religions

DOHA: The Minister of In addition, in order to facili- and cultures: Qatar Tourism of Ecuador will head a tate trade and economic activi- GENEVA: Qatar has urged all delegation that will visit Qatar ties between the two countries countries, organisations and in April, aiming to strengthen through the formation of a civil society leaders to intensify the relations between the two Joint Committee, both govern- their efforts to promote under- countries after the recent visit ments subscribed a Commercial standing, expand the horizons of the Emir H H Sheikh Hamad and Technical Economic of continuing dialogue, and put bin Khalifa Al Thani to Ecuador Cooperation Agreement an end to random targeting of last month. The President of Ecuador-Qatar. religions and cultures, as well the South American country, Through a Memorandum of as to consolidate tolerance and Rafael Correa, will also visit Understanding on tourism, both coexistence among different Qatar this year. countries will work together religions and peoples. The Ambassador to Doha, to strengthen the tourism This came in a speech delivered Kabalan B Abisaab, informed exchange, considering that this by the Third Secretary of Qatar’s about the outcome of Emir’s activity is an important source Permanent Mission in Geneva visit in a press conference, an of income. The Chief of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces Major General H E Hamad bin Ali Al Attiyah, and the Chief of Jassim Sayyar Al Mawaddah at Arabic daily newspaper reported The Ministry of Strategic Staff of the French Army Admiral Edward Guo signing the minutes of the 15th meeting of the Joint Higher the 22nd Session of the Human yesterday. Sectors and Qatar Petroleum Military Committee. Rights Council, currently being Abisaab praised ‘Qatar’s signifi- through a Memorandum of held in Geneva. QNA cant role in regional and interna- Understanding will develop ini- tional issues’ and talked about the tiatives in the legal, technical, economic policy of Qatar. financial and commercial areas The Embassy in Doha is in order to develop a feasibility Qatar Law Forum holds discussion in London responsible for issues that affect study of the proposed investment all GCC countries as well as in the Pacific Refinery. Lebanon and Syria. Ecuador aims The Memorandum of DOHA: Experts from all over people killed in one year. the judiciary, he added. later Rwanda has a highly devel- to follow up agreements reached Understanding between the world attended the Qatar In recognition of the need to “Justice was not in a good place oped court system and infrastruc- in many areas during the Emir’s PRO ECUADOR (Institute Law Forum in London to dis- move beyond dialogue and bring – there was no respect for human ture, with sophisticated judicial visit on February 16. The historic for Promotion of Exports cuss the challenge of achiev- about change on the ground, the rights and the rule of law. We training and complaints systems, visit was the first of a head of and Investments) and Qatar ing a global commitment to the forum coordinates on a practi- started afresh” he said. reflecting a high level of public State of Qatar. Chamber was also signed. This rule of law and issues of inter- cal Rule of Law Programme and The transformation began at confidence in the judiciary as Both countries signed nine will allow promoting trade, national legal and economic Prof Rugege’s lecture was one of ground level, with a network of Rwanda got the second top rating agreements on cooperation in investment attraction, and significance. a series of events held outside village ‘gacaca’ courts bringing in Africa, eclipsing many devel- legal fields, aviation, tourism, exchange of relevant informa- The event, under the patronage Qatar. together old enemies and provid- oped countries. international relations, trade and tion among others. of the Emir H H Sheikh Hamad Prof Rugege said that in 1994 ing community justice for accused The basis for such confidence investment and other strategic In order to facilitate trade and bin Khalifa Al Thani, was held at only a handful of lawyers in and relatives of victims. The West must be in large part due to sectors. economic activities between the the London Muslim Centre. Rwanda survived the massacres, was concerned, he said, at the Rwanda’s ‘zero tolerance’ of cor- In the area of trade and invest- two countries through the for- ‘Hope’ and then ‘Hopes real- but justice is now thriving in the absence of lawyers and “judges ruption, he said. Closing the event, ment, an air services agreement mation of a Joint Committee, ised’ were the messages from East African republic, with a new without wigs”. Robin Knowles QC of the forum was signed with the aim of deep- both governments subscribed Rwanda’s Chief Justice, Professor constitution, Supreme Court and The local courts processed 1.2 said: “I have taken away two sim- ening aviation relations between a Commercial and Technical Sam Rugege, as he highlighted his High Court. These institutions million cases and promoted rec- ple messages from this inspiring both countries and opening an air Economic Cooperation country’s legal transformation in are critically underpinned by onciliation in the process – a new speech by the Chief justice: ‘Hope’ route from Qatar to Ecuador and Agreement. less than two decades after the high levels of public support for philosophy for a post-genocide and then ‘Hopes realised’. vice versa. THE PENINSULA genocide which saw about 800,000 the rule of law and confidence in society, he said. Nineteen years THE PENINSULA

Explosin in the restaurant

A restaurant near Midmac roundabout on the Salwa Road, where a cooking gas cylinder exploded injuring 10 people, three of them seriously, yesterday. The restaurant was partially damaged.

Lekhwiya holds Spanish Council holds lecture cultural festival on highrise buildings in Qatar tomorrow DOHA: The Lekhwiya DOHA: The Spanish Business will share his experience work- (Internal Security Force) will Council will organise a lec- ing for local construction since be holding its ‘Cultural Festival ture about highrise buildings its very first origins. Day’ from 12pm to 7pm tomor- in Qatar at Hilton Hotel on Mohuiddin Sami Jamaleddin row at the ‘spring tent’ of the Sunday with the participation from the Ministry of Municipality National Olympic Committee in of approximately 100 engineers and Urban Planning, will answer Sealine beach area. and relevant speakers. the questions: What lessons have The sports activities will con- The event will be hosted by been learnt from the past years? sist of beach football, beach hand- Harinsa, a construction com- What should be improved? What ball, beach volley ball, billiards pany which belongs to ECISA, a challenges will be faced in the and tennis for the public. Spanish Group created with the future? Quiz competition for the gen- purpose of performing works for Amer Khadim A Al-Mubarak, eral public on religion, general third parties, with activity in all also from the Ministry of knowledge and sports will also be construction sectors. Municipality and Urban Planning held and the winners will be given The company´s acquired expe- and Senior Architect at Capital valuable prizes on the spot. rience and know-how have pro- Projects and Planning and The electronic traffic aware- vided significant projects such Development Department, is set ness competition by the Public as the Alicante Airport exten- to explain permissions, licenses, Relations Department of the sion and the F1 Street Circuit safeties, and parking require- Ministry of Interior will be one in Valencia in Spain, tram net- ments and local needs and of the major attractions. works, and more than 40 high- perspectives. The organisers have arranged rise buildings, among many Luis Andreu Cabrera, Harinsa game and entertainment facili- other projects. Contracting Company Qatar ties for children, where families The topic of the event is Area Manager, a civil engi- can enjoy a nice evening and learn ‘Highrise Buildings in Qatar’, with neer and architect, will talk safety and security related matters. the participation of Qatar Society about the construction process, The visitors also can taste Qatari of Engineers and the Ministry of while Guillermo Baraut Bover, traditional food free of cost and Municipality and Urban Planning Engineering Director at MEng there will be a small exhibition to as special guests. MSpICE and civil and structural showcase the equipment and arms Key speakers include engineer will approach the design used by Lekhwiya in its various Carmen de la Peña Corcuera, criteria. operations. The organising com- Ambassador of Spain, and An entrance fee (not applica- mittee invited the general public Abdullah Mohamed Al Baker, ble for Spanish Business Council including citizens, expatriates and Board Member of the Qatar members) of QR100 will be col- visitors to participate in the cul- Society of Engineers (Head of lected from the participants. tural festival. THE PENINSULA Architectural Branch), who THE PENINSULA FRIDAY 8 MARCH 2013 04 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MIDDLE EAST

ExxonMobil Pullback rider Egypt chief and wife seized for freeing UN briefly in Sinai

CAIRO: Bedouin gunmen in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula seized and briefly held the peacekeepers country boss of US oil major ExxonMobil and his wife yesterday, in an attack that No harm to troops, say Syria rebels highlights increasing risks oil firms face across North BEIRUT: Rebels holding 21 UN Peter Bouckaert of Human Africa and the Middle East. peacekeepers near the Golan Rights Watch said rebels from the Exxon said Andy Wills, Heights in southern Syria say Martyrs of Yarmouk have been chairman and managing direc- government forces must leave seen in other videos carrying a tor of its Egypt and Cyprus the area before they free their grenade launcher that appears operations, and his wife were “guests”, an activist in touch to be Croatian. Media reports both unhurt. with the fighters said yesterday. last month quoted US officials The British couple were Rami Abdelrahman of the saying Saudi Arabia was sending seized when they stopped to Syrian Observatory for Human Croatian arms to Syrian rebels. change money in Ras es-Sidr, Rights quoted a spokesman for The United Nations says around 150km southeast of Cairo, the “Martyrs of Yarmouk” rebel 70,000 people have been killed in while driving to a Sinai beach brigade as saying the peacekeep- the uprising which erupted in resort, Egyptian security ers were being held as “guests” in March 2011 with mainly peaceful sources said. The couple were the village of Jamla, about 1.6km protests against Assad and has held for several hours before from a ceasefire line with the spiralled into an increasingly sec- being handed over to the army Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. tarian conflict. after negotiations with tribal “He said they will not be The Philippine government elders. harmed. But the rebels want the condemned the capture of the “ExxonMobil confirms that Syrian army and tanks to pull peacekeepers — three officers and the chairman and manag- back from the area,” Abdelrahman 18 enlisted men — which it called Labourers work at the construction site of a fence along Israel’s border with Syria in the Golan Heights, yesterday. ing director of ExxonMobil said after speaking to the rebel a “gross violation of international Egypt and Cyprus and his spokesman yesterday morning. law”. wife are safe and unharmed The capture of the UN peace- In a video released to announce after being held briefly ear- keepers close to Israeli-held terri- the capture of the UN convoy lier today,” Exxon spokesman tory was another sign that Syria’s on Wednesday, a member of Assad hails opposition to Alan Jeffers said. Security has conflict, nearing its second anni- the Yarmouk Martyrs’ Brigade become a top concern for oil versary, could spill over to neigh- accused the peacekeepers of col- companies as they face soar- bouring countries. laborating with Assad’s forces to ing bills to strengthen defences Israel has said it will not try to push them out of village of Erdogan’s backing of revolt against militants following a “stand idle” if violence spreads Jamla which the rebels seized on siege at an Algerian gas plant to the Golan, which it captured Sunday after heavy fighting. DAMASCUS: President parties in Turkey that reject the its responsibilities clearly and in January in which dozens of in the 1967 Middle East war. But A Facebook statement issued Bashar Al Assad yesterday Erdogan government’s negative sincerely, and denounce the foreign workers were killed. a senior Defence Ministry offi- later in the name of the Yarmouk hailed Turkish opposition to impact on our societies, which are role of the Turkish government Since that siege, security cial voiced confidence yesterday Martyrs denied the UN soldiers Prime Minister Recep Tayyip multi-religious and multi-ethnic,” and other states that fund the incidents have hit a field in that the United Nations could had been detained and said they Erdogan’s backing for the revolt Assad said. The Turkish delegation, Al Qaeda-linked terrorist groups, Iraq operated by Russian oil secure the peacekeepers’ release, were being protected from bom- that began in Syria nearly two headed by Hassan Akgul, stressed while bearing them responsible firm Lukoil, where local resi- signalling that Israel would not bardment by Assad’s forces. years ago, in a statement seen “the Turkish people’s refusal to for what is happening in Syria,” dents descended on facilities intervene. That statement appeared at by AFP. interfere in Syrian affairs, and a the letters said. to demand jobs, and a gas Suspected Sunni Muslim insur- odds not only with the original The statement comes after commitment to good neighbourly Assad’s government has sys- plant in Libya jointly owned gents killed 48 Syrian troops rebel statement but with the foot- Assad met a Turkish opposition relations,” the statement said. tematically blamed the violence by Italy’s ENI, where clashes inside Iraq on Monday and cross- age showing the convoy halted delegation. The visitors also “warned of the in Syria on a foreign-backed between rival militias halted border artillery fired from Syria in the middle of a road, with Assad told the Republican risks of the Syrian crisis’s impact plot, and has frequently accused work. has killed people in Lebanon and UN personnel stuck inside their People’s Party delegation there on Turkey and other countries in Turkey of channelling funds and Oil firms say they have Turkey in recent months. vehicles, exposed to any artillery was “a need to distinguish between the region,” it added. weapons to the armed opposition. strengthened security in North Wednesday’s detention of the shells that might fall. the stance of the Turkish people, Damascus, meanwhile, called Ankara broke off relations Africa following the Algerian peacekeepers by around 30 gun- Human Rights Watch said it who support stability in Syria, and on the international community with Damascus soon after the hostage drama, including in men will also reinforce Western was investigating the Yarmouk the positions of Erdogan’s govern- yesterday in letters to the United outbreak of Syria’s uprising, Egypt. concerns that any weapons sup- Martyrs for involvement in past ment, which supports terrorism, Nations to condemn Ankara’s role which morphed into an armed Security has deteriorated in plied to rebels fighting to over- executions, including a vide- extremism and destabilisation in in the Syrian conflict, which has insurgency after the regime Egypt’s isolated Sinai desert throw President Bashar Al Assad otaped killing of Syrian soldiers the region,” it said. left some 70,000 people dead. unleashed a brutal crackdown region since the overthrow of could end up being turned against which was posted on the Internet “The Syrian people appreciate “Syria hopes that the inter- against dissent that began in President Hosni Mubarak in a Western interests. on Tuesday. REUTERS the position adopted by forces and national community... will fulfil mid-March 2011. AFP popular uprising two years ago. REUTERS Tunisia set to Osama’s son-in-law held in Jordan, taken to US unveil new WASHINGTON: A son-in- a law enforcement source said. the House of Representatives of Abu Ghaith could not be ruled in Kuwait in 1965, but that he left law of Osama bin Laden who Abu Ghaith is now being held Intelligence Committee and out, the FBI took the lead role in Kuwait for Pakistan in June 2001. government served as Al Qaeda’s spokes- in a detention facility in the New former chairman of the House the operation under the auspices After the September 11 attacks, man was arrested in Jordan York City area and is expected Committee on Homeland Security. of an interagency body known Abu Ghaith first surfaced as one TUNIS: Premier-designate and then brought to New York to be charged and eventually “I commend our CIA and FBI, as the High-value Detainee of Al Qaeda’s main spokesmen. Ali Larayedh was to unveil late in an operation led by Jordanian brought to trial in federal court. our allies in Jordan, and President Interrogation Group. Later, US officials believe he was last night night a new coali- authorities and the FBI, US gov- The trial would most likely be (Barack) Obama for their capture The group was created by part of a group of top Al Qaeda tion government after tor- ernment sources said yesterday. in US District Court in lower of Al Qaeda spokesman Sulaiman Obama’s administration after the figures that included one of Bin tuous negotiations aimed at The sources said Suleiman Abu Manhattan, only blocks from Abu Ghaith. I trust he received a president ordered the shut down Laden’s sons, Saad, who alleg- ending a serious political crisis, Ghaith, a militant who appeared the site of the World Trade vigorous interrogation, and will of a CIA programme in which edly travelled to Iran, where the the office of President Moncef in videos representing Al Qaeda Center, which was destroyed in face swift and certain justice,” militant suspects were detained Iranian government claimed they Marzouki said. after the Septemebr 11 attacks the September 11 attacks, a law King said in a statement. and held in a network of secret were being held “in custody.” “He will present the list of the on New York and Washington in enforcement source said. “Propaganda statements in prisons, during the administra- The Long War Journal, a coun- new government’s members and 2001, had initially been picked up The Justice Department which Abu Ghaith and his late tion of President George W Bush. terterrorism blog published by the then hold a news conference,” in Turkey. declined to comment and the FBI father-in-law, Osama bin Laden, The suspects were sometimes conservative Foundation for the Marzouki aide Chaker Bouajila The Turkish government did not immediately respond to praised the terrorist attacks of subjected to controversial and Defense of Democracies, reported said, without providing details on deported him to Jordan, said the requests for comment. September 11, 2001 are alone physically coercive “enhanced in 2010 that Abu Ghaith had been the new cabinet line-up. sources, where local authori- Initial public confirmation enough to merit the most serious interrogation techniques.” released by Iranian authorities Earlier, Larayedh was report- ties and the FBI took custody of of Abu Ghaith’s capture came punishment.” Records compiled by a United and supposedly had returned to edly going in to tense, last-minute him. He had been brought to the from Representative Peter King, US sources indicated that, Nations sanctions committee Afghanistan. negotiations on forming a new United States in the last few days, a senior Republican member of while a CIA role in the capture show that Abu Ghaith was born REUTERS coalition government to defuse Tunisia’s political crisis. But the hopes of Larayedh and his ruling Islamist party Ennahda Yemen protests to form a broadly based coalition appeared compromised when Kuwait to build 174,000 three political parties that had been asked to join announced they were pulling out of the talks. houses by 2020 Consequently, only Ennahda and its secular allies in the pre- vious government — Marzouki’s KUWAIT CITY: The wealthy said. He gave no estimates for Congress for the Republic and state of Kuwait plans to build the total cost of the eight-year Ettakatol — were actually dis- around 174,000 houses by 2020, plan, but one lawmaker said cussing the composition of a new the housing minister told par- the infrastructure alone for the cabinet and a proposed govern- liament yesterday, in projects planned projects would cost more ment programme. that will cost billions of dollars. than $5bn. With less than 48 hours “Currently, we have more than Othaina said the ministry plans before a constitutional deadline, 100,000 applications for houses to invite companies in the private Larayedh, the outgoing interior from citizens. The number grows sector to take part in the project. minister, had left open the pos- by over 8,000 a year and we expect The special debate was called sibility of failure as he prepared to require around 174,000 units by by MPs wanting to know why the to meet party leaders. 2020,” Salem Al Othaina said in a government was lagging in meet- “We have held talks with the special parliament debate. ing housing applications despite parties individually and then in “By 2020, we plan to build having more than $400bn of sur- groups. Now we are going to dis- three new cities with a capacity pluses generated from oil sales. cuss the makeup of the govern- of 108,000 units... In addition, we Under Kuwait’s generous wel- ment. Much of it is agreed but plan to create several new resi- fare system, all Kuwaitis, esti- some points remain,” he told dential areas with around 66,000 mated at just 1.2 million, have Mosaique FM radio earlier yes- units,” he said. the right to apply for a govern- terday. If a cabinet is not named Pro-democracy protesters demonstrate for the prosecution of former Yemeni president Ali Abdullah One of the three cities is ment house after getting married, by tonight, Marzouki must choose Saleh in Sana’a, yesterday. Saleh stepped down last year after more than a year of protests against planned on the Saudi border while but the waiting time has recently another politician to try to form his 33-year rule. the other two will be built close to soared to around 15 years. a government. AFP the frontier with Iraq, Othaina AFP FRIDAY 8 MARCH 2013 ISLAM www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 05

Two devout women are particularly mentioned Status of women in Islam in the Quran as good examples for

BY HARUN YAHYA humankind. One is other. Holy Quran says: The men and but these are meant for the comfort and Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon women of the believers are friends of one protection of women. The commands of him). According to pagan Arabs, women Mary, the mother of he mentality of despising another. They command what is right and the Quran regard the biological differ- had been regarded as inferior and it women, externalising them forbid what is wrong, and establish prayer ences resulting from their creation and was a shame to have a daughter. The Jesus Christ, and the from society and regard- and pay alms, and obey Allah and His suggest a system that maintains equal fathers having daughters sometimes other one is Asiya, the Ting them as second class is a Messenger. They are the people on whom justice for both the man and the woman. preferred to bury them alive than to wicked pagan attitude which have no Allah will have mercy. Allah is Almighty, Islam does not see the woman as announce their birth. By way of the wife of the Egyptian place in Islam. The Quran gives the All-Wise. (Attawbah 9:71) an object. Therefore, it is not seen as Quran, Almighty Allah has prohibited highlights of a civilised social relation- appropriate that a woman of good mor- this evil tradition and warned that on Pharaoh — despite her ship between men and women. SAME STATUS als should marry a man of bad morals, the Day of Judgment such people will husband’s evilness, she The position of women in Islam has Almighty Allah also emphasises or vice versa. definitely be held to account for these recently been an issue of debate. Some that believers will be rewarded in the This is revealed in the noble Quran evil deeds. is described as an ideal misconceptions arise from either tra- same manner according to their deeds, as follows: In fact, Islam brought a great eman- ditional practices that are mistak- regardless of gender. Corrupt women are for corrupt men cipation for women who were severely Muslim. enly thought to be “Islamic” or from Their Lord responds to them: I will not and corrupt men are for corrupt women. persecuted in the pagan era. Prof prejudices. let the deeds of any doer among you go to Good women are for good men and good Bernard Lewis, known to be one of the However, the real issue is how women waste, male or female. The one of you is as men are for good women. The latter are greatest Western experts on the history are regarded in the Islamic faith; and the other… (Aal Imran 3:195) innocent of what people say. They will of Islam and the Middle East, makes evilness, she is described as an ideal Muslim. when we look at this, we see that Islam Anyone who acts rightly, male or female, have forgiveness and generous provision. the following comment in his book The (see, Attahrim 66:11,12) The noble Quran also brings a great social value, freedom and being a believer, We will give them a good (Annur 24:26) Middle East: A Brief History of the Last describes a very kind and civilised conver- comfort to women. life and We will recompense them accord- Also in marriage, duties and respon- 2,000 Years: sations between Prophet Solomon (peace be The commandments of Almighty ing to the best of what they did. (Annahl sibilities of the spouses towards each In general, the advent of Islam brought upon him) and the Queen of Sheba (Annaml Allah about the status of woman and 16:97) other require equality. Almighty Allah an enormous improvement in the position 27:42-44), and between Prophet Moses (peace the relations between man and woman, In another verse, Muslim men and demands both spouses be protective and of women in ancient Arabia, endowing be upon him) and two young ladies (Al Qasas which have been revealed to us through Muslim women are considered together supervising for each other. This duty is them with property and some other rights, 28:23-26). These two conversations give the the Quran, comprise full justice. In this and it is stressed that both have the expressed in the Quran in the follow- and giving them a measure of protection highlights of a civilised social relationship regard, Islam suggests equality of rights, same responsibility and status in the ing terms: against ill treatment by their husbands between men and women. responsibilities and duties among both sight of Allah. …They are an apparel for you and you or owners. The killing of female infants, Hence, there is no way that a Muslim can of them. Men and women who are Muslims, are an apparel for them… (Al Baqarah sanctioned by custom in Pagan Arabia, have a bigoted approach towards women. In a In fact, Islam is based on sympathy, men and women who are believers, men 2:187) was outlawed by Islam. society where true Islamic morals are practiced, tolerance and respect for the human and women who are obedient, men and Many rules and commandments exist In a society where all moral values an immense respect and sympathy will be shown being; it does not discriminate against women who are truthful, men and women in the Quran regarding the protection of of Islam are practiced comprehensively, to women, and it will be maintained that they woman in this matter. Examples of who are steadfast, men and women who the marital rights of women. Marriage the social position of women becomes live in freedom and comfort. good morals communicated to us in are humble, men and women who give is based on the will and consent of both as exalted as cannot be compared even The fundamental rule of the tafseer of the the Quran are universally compatible alms, men and women who fast, men and parties; the husband has to provide eco- with the societies that we consider Quran is making sure that the derived meaning with human nature, and is valid for all women who guard their private parts, nomic support for his wife (Annisaa’ 4:4); today as modern and developed. is in conformity with the integrity of this noble stages of history. men and women who remember Allah the husband has to look after his ex-wife Thus we can say that the mentality book. When this is considered, it becomes appar- much: Allah has prepared forgiveness after divorce (Attalaq 65:6). of despising women, externalising them ent that all the rules laid down by Almighty A SUPPORT FOR EACH OTHER for them and an immense reward. (Al from society and regarding them as Allah regarding women actually form a social Respect for woman and women’s Ahzab 33:35) TRUE EMANCIPATION second class is a wicked pagan attitude structure that makes it possible for women to rights are within this scope. In the There are many more verses in the As the verses make clear, Islam gov- which have no place in Islam. live in the most comfortable and happiest way. Quran, Almighty Allah emphasises Quran stating that men and women are erns justly man-woman relations and Two devout women are particularly In a society where all moral values of Islam are that many tasks and responsibilities exactly equal regarding their respon- terminates harmful practices result- mentioned in the Quran as good exam- practiced comprehensively, the social position of of women are the same as for men. sibilities towards their Lord as well as ing from customs and traditions of ples for humankind. One is Mary, the women becomes as exalted as cannot be com- Furthermore, while performing these the rewards or punishments they shall pre-Islamic societies. An example of mother of Jesus Christ, and the other pared even with the societies that we consider tasks and responsibilities, men and receive in return. There are a few differ- this is the situation of woman in the one is Asiya, the wife of the Egyptian today as modern and developed. women are to help and support each ences, however, in terms of social issues, Arab society before the arrival of the Pharaoh — despite her husband’s www.onislam.net Caring for the environment a religious duty BY DR ABDELHAK HAMICHE Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon Allah Almighty says: Mischief has people’s possessions, decedents, minds executed closer through the Quran. The him) in his Sunnah, guidelines which appeared on land and sea because of (the and health, which indicate the impor- goals of the Islamic Shariah are closely slam cared for the environment and constitute a platform in all the affairs deeds) that the hands of men have earned. tance of preserving them because they linked to the protection of the environ- emphasised the importance of main- of life including the environment. Such (Arrum verse 41). are part of the goals of Islamic Shariah. ment and preserving it from attrition, taining all its elements. The gener- as, preserving water and not wasting or The issue of environmental security in Awareness of this goal affects the devel- damage or corruption. Quran says: Iality and infinity of this message polluting it, preserving plants not cutting hand is no stranger to Muslims, yet it is opment of laws for protecting the envi- Do no mischief on the earth, after it hath are two qualities that guaranteed Islam’ them unless necessary, sowing the plants a behavior that they are keen on practic- ronment and thus judging in cases of been set in order,” (Al A’araf, verse 56) comprehensiveness of all the aspects of to eat as grains, vegetables, and fruits. ing, since the environment has been the pollution. It is necessary to enact laws life — both physical and moral — and In addition, these guidelines enjoin us to concern of the first of the Muslims. that deter people from abusing the The writer is Associate Professor, Academic, at its comprehensiveness of all that lead preserving the animals and the wildlife Islamic jurisprudence books have dealt environment, by damaging, polluting the Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies at Hamad Bin to eternal happiness. There is no doubt and caring for them to use for their meat, with the importance of preserving the or wasting it. Allah executes through Khalifa University. that the environment in all its elements wool and milk etc. safety of cities from danger, and every- legal authority of rulers what cannot be THE PENINSULA is included in this comprehensiveness if Everything in the earth is balanced; thing that may cause danger or harm, as not being its center, that is because the therefore, if humans violated any element they dealt with controlling bad smells, environment is the place where humans of the environment, it will affect other noise, vibration, pollution, sewage, waste realise the purpose of their lives which elements. and fumes. Allah brought them on earth for. If the Allah Almighty says: And the earth We Islamic heritage provided provisions safety conditions are not applied in the have spread out like a carpet; set thereon and regulations on organising streets environment, humans cannot perform mountains firm and immovable; and pro- and roads in a way that provides secu- their purposes. duced therein all kinds of things in due bal- rity, prevents harm and makes utilising The issue of the safety of the environ- ance.” (Al Hijr, verse 19) them possible. Ibn Abdul Ra’oof – mercy ment has become the interest of indi- “Verily, all things have We created in pro- be upon his soul – mentioned the impor- viduals, societies and countries. That portion and measure.” (Al Qamar, verse 49). tance of preventing the disposal of gar- is due to the persistence and aggres- “Do ye not see that Allah has subjected bage and carcasses and from the streets, sion of humans towards the recourses to your use all things in the heavens and since they cause damage to the homes of the environment, the poor utilisation on earth, and has made his bounties flow and to the residents. of its resources, the destruction of mas- to you in exceeding measure, (both) seen The books of scholars have discussed sive areas of forests, wasting enormous and unseen?” many matters relating to the ethics of amounts of water, and the pollution of a (Luqman, verse 20. the road and its security, anything that high percentage of our air. may hurt or harm the users of the road Multiplied efforts were made in the SANCTITY OF THE ENVIRONMENT is forbidden. The Muslims’ markets had past few years towards maintaining the The environment has great sanctity a monitoring system in order to provide elements of the environment and its in Islam protecting it from tampering, environmental security. The Muhtaseb surroundings. There have been many pollution, and depletion. This sanctity is municipal controller was responsible for responses for the calls made for coopera- derived from verses of the holy Quran security in the market, its cleanliness and tion in order to preserve the environment which forbade corrupting the earth preventing fraud, pricing and monopolies. in its nature to protect it from any harm. and abusing its natural resources. The The Muhtaseb played an important There are also many committees, organi- security and safety of the environment role in organising the markets, where sations and bodies formed to defend and derive their strength from the basic rules he would alot the sellers of one item in a represent the environment. of Islam which called for respecting the single area, or keep them in a separate The issue of the environment and its environment and protecting it. That is market of their own, in order to facilitate problems has become an important topic where we derive the rule of allowing and monitoring their quality and prices, and of discussions among intellectuals and forbidding which obliges Muslims to com- to facilitate accessibility for the people. scientists all over the world. It has even mit to the rules of Islam which forbade The Muhtaseb prevented any person that become the concern of masses of ordinary corrupting the earth. That is why Islam would cause harm to the clients of the people. That due to the actions of humans called for rehabilitating the environment market, and protected the people from that caused damages and pollution to and preserving it, exposing its features any methods of circumvention that aim the environment, that have now caused for it to be the center of humans’ atten- at taking people’s money unlawfully. symptoms that affect the wellbeing of tion and care, and for them to realise The books of Islamic heritage discussed humans, animals, plants, and the water, their connection with the environment the importance of the residence buildings which lead to depletion of the natural and the importance of protecting it. to be strong and fortified, because they resources and environmental imbalance Islamic Shariah urges taking care of are the subject of protecting lives and in the universe. the agriculture and the livestock. It also possessions. Ibn Abdoun – mercy be upon It is the Muslims’ duty to thank and calls for respecting the environment and his soul – said: “Buildings are dwelling praise Allah for the Graces He provided repairing it, and threatens against wast- places”. within the environment. Muslims must ing and destroying it in vein. Islam has The Hesba men and the scholars were utilise the environment and use it for set retribution in life and in the afterlife keen on removing walls and buildings their advantage and for the advantage protecting the environment from corrup- which were likely to fall, after the build- of humanity, without causing any dam- tion and it encourages humans to care for ing experts give their consent. age, pollution or destruction, because the environment through the method of Thus, integrating environmental secu- the environment is a grace that must be carrot and stick. rity in its overall concept in the Islamic taken care of. After Islam had forbade all manifes- heritage, where it is not limited to safety The Islamic jurisprudence has previ- tations of corruption and abuse of envi- from the physical pollution of the envi- ously emphasised the need to protect, ronment it set a base for environmental ronment, such as garbage, gasses smokes, preserve and develop the environment security which sets the rules for main- and noise, it also includes behavioral prior to all the modern legislations and taining the nature of the environment security, intellectual security and cul- regulations, and international conven- and protecting it from corruption which tural security. tions for preserving the environment. might increase and affect the peoples’ The environment cycle is wide and it Allah has set out in the Quran and the lives and earnings. includes human’s animals, plants, and FRIDAY 8 MARCH 2013 06 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com

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OTH sides of the 38th parallel are at it again. This time the bluster from North Korea is directed more at the ‘land of opportunities’ across the Pacific than Bat the North’s southern neighbour. Yesterday, the Kerry’s listening tour draws ever-isolated regime of North Korea came out with the most prominent threat it has issued against an enemy. Kim Jong- un’s regime threatened the United States with a pre-emptive nuclear strike, accusing it of ratcheting up tensions on the appeals to do more in Mideast Korean Peninsula by holding military exercises in league with South Korea. The threat came as the United Nations Security BY NICOLE GAOUETTE Council slapped more sanctions on the country in response Kerry returned to Washington on In Rome, Kerry countered criticism to Pyongyang conducting a third nuclear test on February Wednesday from the 11-day trip that that new US aid to Syrian fighters — 12. North Korea’s nuclear tests, conducted as they are by ecretary of State John Kerry included stops in London, Berlin, Paris, medicine and ready-to-eat meals — is described his first overseas trip Rome, Ankara, Cairo, Riyadh, Abu inadequate by arguing that the US con- a country largely seen as a rogue regime by the West, have as the top US diplomat as a lis- Dhabi, and Doha. tribution had to be seen in the context of further riled the United Nations which already has issued Stening tour. “Kerry’s got to be pretty satisfied,” all international aid going to the rebels. sanctions on the impoverished country. Yesterday’s move What he heard was disappointment with his performance, Miller said in an The region’s stew of troubles has glo- represents a more strident form of opposition, supported as it from allies and others who pressed for email. “Nothing heroic, but no howlers bal implications. North Africa is becom- is by China, till now considered the North’s sole ally. the US to play a larger role in address- or failures either.” ing an incubator for terrorism, as seen ing the crises sweeping North Africa Kerry, in an interview with Bloomberg by the recent attack by Islamist groups After the death of Kim Jong-il, father of the current ruler and the Middle East. News, disputed claims that the US isn’t in Mali that drew French military Kim Jong-un, the North had shown subtle signs of change. In London, the British foreign secre- doing enough, citing Syria in particular. intervention. The uncertain outcome Western powers, long used to the defiant stand of the ageing tary spoke of a “burning need” for the “I understand the impatience of the of democratic movements in Yemen, Kim saw a glimmer of hope in the last front of the Cold War. US to revive dormant Israeli-Palestinian Syrian opposition, I know it’s frustrat- Libya and Egypt could lead to further Because of his age and a demeanour seen to be largely shaped negotiations. In Rome, Syria’s opposi- ing because they think that ‘plunk,’ you destabilisation across a region crucial by a supposed educational stint in the West, the young Kim tion leader said he was “tired of” hear- just have this weapon or that weapon to global oil supplies. ing that terrorism concerns prevent the and it’s over,” Kerry said. “But the fact Political turmoil is intensifying was thought of as one who would be US from sending weapons to opponents is that the president believes that this economic strains in Egypt, the most As sanctions more conciliatory than his father. of President Bashar Al Assad. has to be done in a way that doesn’t populous Arab nation. Egypt’s for- Photographs of him seen in public In Cairo, oppo- create more killing before it gives an eign reserves are down more than 60 bite, with a woman did the rounds of sition politicians opportunity to try to make a choice for percent from before the 2011 upris- Pyongyang has the international press. After much faulted Kerry a peaceful resolution. ing that ousted long-time President speculation she was found to be his for not address- “Maybe we need to do more to make Hosni Mubarak. Political tensions and yet to learn ing more force- sure people know what we’re doing, but violence have kept away tourists and wife. So, he has a heart, thought many! fully human we’re doing a lot,” Kerry said. investors have had prolonged talks with that military But the soft side of Kim proved to The rights issues The frustration of the Syrian oppo- the International Monetary Fund on a power cannot be a red herring. Probably egged on administration under the new sition and others in response to Kerry $4.8bn loan. by his lackeys in military uniform, also hasn’t Egyptian leader- may also reflect the way President In Egypt, where Kerry offered be an end in the ruler started making unrelenting ship dominated Obama has centralised foreign policy President Mohammed Mursi $190m embraced other by the Muslim decisions, Schenker said. in budget support and $60m for an itself. noises. As sanctions bite, Pyongyang military options, Brotherhood. “If you’re coming with a message that Egyptian-American Enterprise Fund, has yet to learn that military power “They want a ‘we’re going to review the policy and I Egyptians such as Emad Gad, dep- cannot be an end in itself. It is a means to bolster a country’s including creating more robust US have to take this back to Washington,’ uty director of Al Ahram Center for international standing with other sources of power like a a protected aid policy,” said David that’s not what they want to hear,” Political and Strategic Studies, said healthy economy, an educated population with a technology corridor or a Schenker, head of said Schenker, a former Pentagon pol- Kerry should have spoken more strongly skill-set, industrial might, and an open and democratic society. the Arab politics icy official dealing with the Mideast about human rights. Libya-like no-fly programme at during President George W Bush’s Gad, a former lawmaker in the now- It is anybody’s guess that North Korea is as far from any of the Washington administration. dissolved Lower House of Parliament, these as it can be. In another damaging stroke, the dictatorial zone to ground Institute for Obama’s approach to the Middle said Egypt’s political opposition thinks regime declared the Armistice that ended the 1950-53 Korea the Syrian air Near East Policy. East is shaped by the desire to leave a the US is siding with the Muslim War invalid. The 38 degree north latitude that divides the force. “And they just lighter footprint than Bush did with the Brotherhood because it “got what it Koreas is the Armistice line. don’t see it, not- 2003 Iraq invasion, say analysts such wants from the group: Israel’s security, Even after China has stepped back from propping it up, withstanding as Michele Dunne, head of the Middle preserving the peace agreement, media- the appointment East center at the Atlantic Council, a tion with Hamas and guaranteeing of North Korea’s hubris seems unrelenting. The country has of a new secre- Washington policy group. US interests in the region.” an opaque economy and society. Experts paint a picture of a tary of state.” Aaron David Miller, a When the CIA, Pentagon and State Kerry’s trip was publicly dominated starving population with almost no Internet access and hardly vice president at the Wilson Center, a Department under then-Secretary of by the two-year-old Syrian civil war, any signs of modernity. The rare tourist who has been there Washington policy group, said Kerry’s State Hillary Clinton urged the White which has taken more than 70,000 lives comes across a closed society with people even staring at first foray suggests “that he’s going to be House last year to arm Syria’s rebels, and displaced more than 1 million peo- the manager in chief of problems, from the president said no. The administra- ple. Kerry said he wanted to hear from upmarket garments sported by visitors. Syria to Egypt to the Russians, that tion also hasn’t embraced other military rebel officials at a February 28 inter- With the latest dose of sanctions, North Korea’s isolation have no easy solutions and require loads options, including creating a protected national conference in Rome what they seems complete. Its leader has pushed the country into an of someone’s time — just not President aid corridor or a Libya-like no-fly zone need. abyss from which it will find hard to extricate itself.• Obama’s.” to ground the Syrian air force. WP-BLOOMBERG The other side Quote of A dissident’s death in Cuba the day

N October 2003, the Cuban dissident car accident in Cuba’s eastern Granma speaks out here for the first time since to sign a confession that bore no resem- Oswaldo Paya wrote a letter from province near the town of Bayamo, leaving Cuba. blance to what happened. Havana to his mentor Vaclav Havel, along with another activist, Harold His words are a testament to Cuba’s The Carromero story is a nightmare: a Ithe former Czech president and one- Cepero. Both were passengers in the enduring “culture of fear.” Carromero sudden impact from behind, mysterious Taken together, time dissident playwright who fought to back seat of a rented vehicle. Paya’s offers a grim, detailed account of how the injections, incarceration in a cell infested these sanctions will throw off communist rule. At the time, family has challenged the official ver- car was rammed from behind by a vehi- with cockroaches and stern warnings Paya’s hopes for greater freedom in sion of the crash: The car was speeding cle bearing Cuban government license to repeat official lies. Carromero says bite and bite hard. Cuba were being crushed by Fidel and skidded into a tree. Wednesday, plates; he says this caused the fatal he had gone to Cuba on his own and Castro in a wide-ranging crackdown. on The Post’s op-ed page, we publish crash. Carromero alleges that he was then was driving that day to help a human They increase North Dozens of his friends and colleagues answers to questions we posed to the drugged and interrogated and his life was rights champion, Paya, who had won were being thrown in prison. “I still live man who was at the wheel that day, threatened. Under duress, he appeared in the European Union’s Sakharov Prize Korea’s isolation in an environment formed by the culture Angel Carromero, who was imprisoned a video made by Cuban authorities. “No and was nominated by Havel for the and raise the cost to of fear that the communist regime and convicted of vehicular homicide in other vehicle hit us from behind,” he said Nobel Peace Prize. Now Paya’s fam- generates throughout society,” Paya Cuba after the crash. Carromero, 27, on the tape. But the video was a sham. ily has asked Carromero to speak out. its leaders of defying lamented in his letter. vice general secretary of Spain’s ruling Carromero says he was repeating words “When they asked me for the truth, I the international Nearly nine years later — on July Popular Party, was released to Spain in written in a notebook by a Cuban officer didn’t want to hide it,” he told us. Susan Rice 22, 2012 — Paya, 60, was killed in a December to serve out his term, and he for him to read and that he was forced THE WASHINGTON POST community. US Ambassador to the UN FRIDAY 8 MARCH 2013 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 07 One million Syrian refugees waiting for global support BY DAVID BULL obstacles which, if they cannot be addressed with urgency, will mean ast December the United more suffering and a continuing Nations refugee agency, flow of desperate refugee children. UNHCR, announced that The first is the intensification Lthe number of refugees of violence in Syria. In separate fleeing violence in Syria might incidents last month 70 children reach one million by June. Today, died when missiles struck resi- a full three months ahead of that dential areas of Aleppo, and 20 prediction, comes news that this children died from a bomb blast grim milestone has now been in their Damascus classroom. reached. At least two million people have Two years after the start of been displaced within Syria, many the conflict the arrival of the mil- sheltering in bombed-out build- lionth refugee across the Syrian ings or makeshift camps. With no border is a stark illustration of a political resolution to the crisis crisis that is bringing fear, pain in sight it is hard to see how the Supporters accompany the funeral cortege of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on its way to the Military Academy, in Caracas. and suffering on a massive scale. suffering of the children in Syria Within Syria violence is inten- will be eased and how the flow of sifying and more than four mil- refugees will be stemmed. lion people, at least half of whom The second factor is a chronic are children, are in urgent need lack of funding, which is threat- of humanitarian assistance. In ening to leave many Syrian chil- The ghost of Hugo Chávez neighbouring countries — Jordan, dren without essential assistance. Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq and Egypt Indeed, unless an 80 percent BY WILLIAM J DOBSON revolution, lawlessness, corruption, — governments and humanitarian funding gap is bridged very soon, A strange, unfamiliar quiet had financial collapse — it depends on organisations, including Unicef, Unicef will be forced to scale back ven before Hugo Chávez where you stand. It was always an are struggling to meet even on even life-saving interventions. died, he had become a fallen on Venezuela for weeks as amalgam, never something pure, the most essential needs of the For example, supplies of chlorine Eghost. A strange, unfamil- clear, or fixed. If it had any staying refugees. for clean drinking water in Syria iar quiet had fallen on Venezuela power, it wasn’t because it helped As this crisis approaches its will only last until the end of this for weeks as people waited to hear people waited to hear the voice of Venezuelans build something sus- third year, the initial trickle has month unless the funds are availa- the voice of the president who had tainable. Again, the country is grown steadily until now more ble to buy more. An immunisation been part of their daily lives for the president who had been part of in near ruins. Rather, Chavismo than 7,000 refugees cross Syria’s programme planned for April, to nearly 14 years. That’s because served only to showcase the man borders each night. Last night a reach two million, may not reach Chávez spoke to Venezuelans who propounded it. A man whose BBC news crew on the Jordanian those who need it. Without these constantly. In his first 11 years in their daily lives for nearly 14 years. humble origins and charismatic border said they counted 1,000 vital supplies, millions of children office, he addressed the nation, personality helped forge a connec- refugees crossing from Syria in could be exposed to the risk of on average, every two days. His Chávez’s years. When the grisly elections; He embraced them. Most tion with the country’s poor, a pop- the space of just half an hour. life-threatening diseases. remarks, usually improvised, typi- statistics failed to improve, the opposition leaders will tell you that ulation who had long been excluded Travelling under cover of dark- Following a sudden disaster cally ran more than four hours. If Venezuelan government simply Venezuelan elections are relatively from politics. A man whose style, ness, the refugee children and such as an earthquake or tsunami, you add up these talks, which all stopped publishing the figures. clean. The problem isn’t Election voice and methods were so unpre- their families arrive frightened the response of the international radio and television stations were The political ideology Chávez Day — It’s the other 364 days. dictable that it took his opponents and exhausted, frequently with community is rapid and effective. required to broadcast, they would left behind, Chavismo, was a Rather than stuffing ballot boxes, more than a decade to even under- little more than the clothes on Public generosity is mobilised, amount to 54 full days. demonstrable failure for the Chávez understood that he could stand whom they were opposing. their backs. funds pour in, high-level politi- And then there was silence. Venezuelan people, but it is not tilt the playing field enough to What will follow. According to Visiting the overcrowded cal decisions are made to ensure Venezuelans last heard their as if it ever failed Chávez him- make it nearly impossible to defeat the constitution, the government Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan that relief reaches those in need president on December 8 when he self. Despite his government’s him. Thus, the regime’s electoral should hold new presidential elec- recently it was clear to me just as quickly as possible. While the announced that he was returning poor showing, the Comandante’s wizards engineered gerrymander- tions within 30 days. If that does how much Syria’s children have situation in Syria is not a natu- to Havana for his fourth operation platform secured him another ing schemes that made anything happen, Vice President Maduro had to endure. Many have expe- ral disaster, it is a crisis and the to treat a recurring bout of cancer. six years in office, with a decisive attempted in the American South will most likely square off against rienced tragic loss and witnessed suffering of Syria’s children is no He wouldn’t return to Venezuela 11-point victory, only five months look like child’s play. Chávez’s cam- Henrique Capriles, the opposition horrific violence. Others are suf- less extreme. until February 18, slipping into ago. Will Maduro and his other paign coffers were fed by opaque leader who lost to Chávez last fering with coughs, pneumonia Media moments like today’s a military hospital in Caracas in cronies be able to pick up where slush funds holding billions in oil October. Despite his defeat in the and respiratory infections. I was “millionth refugee milestone” the middle of the night. His advis- the former president left off? revenue. The government’s media last presidential polls, Capriles shocked to hear small children or next week’s marking of “two ers later admitted that his abil- His successors would be in bet- dominance drowned out the oppo- is a formidable campaigner who tell me their stories of how they years of conflict” are desperately ity to speak had been impaired ter shape if Chávez had been a sition. Politicians who appeared has twice defeated senior officials hid in basements, found their important for focusing minds on by a tracheal tube that had been typical South American strong- formidable were simply banned with close ties to Chávez in state homes destroyed and fled to the the suffering of the children of inserted to assist his breathing. man. But he wasn’t just another from running for office. And the elections. If the election is held on border on foot at night with gun- Syria. Hopefully they will pro- Chávez had made the trip home, caudillo who stuffed ballot boxes ruling party became expert in schedule, a mixture of grief and fire. Those deeply personal and duce a surge in attention and but he never truly returned. He and rounded up his enemies. using fear and selective intimida- nostalgia for the country’s fallen intensely moving conversations public concern that will spur the was present but could not be seen. As I describe in my book “The tion to tamp down the vote. Chávez leader will likely give Maduro the will stay with me. international community, with The eerie quiet was only broken Dictator’s Learning Curve,” took a populist message and mar- upper hand. The scale of the crisis fac- a renewed sense of urgency and with the announcement, deliv- Chávez’s rule was far more sophis- ried it to an autocratic scheme that When Chávez faced criti- ing Syria’s children requires a determination, to ensure that ered by Vice-President Nicolás ticated than such heavy-handed allowed him to consolidate power. cism for one failing or another, massive response from interna- pledges are delivered and suffi- Maduro late Tuesday, that the regimes. Like many authoritarian The net effect over Chávez’s years his charisma and connection to tional humanitarian organisa- cient funds are made available to 58-year-old president was dead. leaders, Chávez centralised power was paradoxical: With each elec- voters let him lay blame at the tions. Unicef staff and partners provide urgently needed humani- What has Chávez bequeathed for his own use. Not long after tion Venezuela lost more of its feet of his ministers. He cycled are working around the clock to tarian assistance. his fellow Venezuelans? The hard taking office in 1999, he controlled democracy. through nearly 200 ministers in provide essential water, vaccines, For one child, in Syria or out- facts are unmistakable: The oil- every branch of government, the As with Che Guevara, Chávez’s his first 10 years. Maduro lacks emotional and psychological sup- side its borders, to be living in rich South American country is armed forces, the central bank, face may appear on T-shirts for the Comandante’s wit and flare. port, education, protection and fear or without the basic help in a shambles. It has one of the the state-owned oil company, decades to come, but Chavismo His quality appears to have been nutrition to children and fami- needed to survive is a terrible world’s highest rates of inflation, most of the media, and any pri- as a political project is not possi- his willingness to do Chávez’s lies in desperate and urgent need. thing. If we can see each of the largest fiscal deficits and fastest vate sector business he chose to ble without Chávez. As a guiding bidding. Unlike his predecessor, We are currently providing the million refugees as a multiple of growing debts. It is more depend- expropriate. But Venezuela never force, there was no real substance Maduro may not even be prima- supplies and services that can that individual suffering, it is not ent on crude exports than when experienced massive human rights to it beyond the man at the centre. rily concerned with holding the secure safe water for more than just a number, it is a desperate Chávez arrived. Venezuela is the abuses. Chávez’s regime was never What does it stand for? Populism, opposition in check. He will know 10 million people in Syria — close human tragedy that staggers the only member of Opec that suffers as repressive as Castro’s. socialism, militarism, xenophobia, that there are politicians from his to half the population. But despite imagination and demands imme- from shortages of staples. Crime And unlike Castro and many nationalism, Marxism, anti-Amer- camp waiting to take advantage of the courageous efforts of our diate action. and violence skyrocketed during other autocrats, Chávez didn’t fear icanism, class warfare, Bolivarian his first misstep. REUTERS teams, we are facing two serious THE GUARDIAN N Korea to ride out sanctions in nuclear push BY CHRISTINE KIM progress in developing a missile had been a lack of visits to North of negotiation with Pyongyang apart from minerals destined for Development Institute. with a test range of 10,000km Korea from senior Chinese offi- are sceptical as to whether the China, some low-end garments Previous sanctions have ranged resh UN sanctions are (6,200 miles) and miniaturising cials since the missile launch in money flows — in many cases and tens of thousands of migrant from calling upon the North to unlikely to halt North a nuclear warhead for it. December — a contrast to the carried by individuals travelling laborers for Russia, China and the abandon its nuclear arms pro- Korea’s nuclear pro- “They will never give up their usual interaction seen during the on diplomatic passports, or the Middle East. gramme to limiting financial Fgramme given that seven (nuclear) intercontinental bal- days of Kim Jong-il. proceeds of illegal activities such Iran’s merchandise exports transactions. Separate US meas- years of previous measures from listic missile plans. Their stance A Chinese politburo member as counterfeiting or drugs — can were $131.5bn in 2011, the year ures have banned imports of any the world body and more than 50 on this is very firm,” said Kim was also snubbed by Kim Jong-un be halted. before Washington stepped up kind of North Korean product. years of US penalties have failed Yeon-su, professor of the depart- on a trip to Pyongyang ahead of After being stung in a US sanctions. Of those shipments, The North has been sanctioned to dissuade North Korea from ment of security policy studies at the December rocket launch and Treasury-led raid on a Macau three quarters were estimated to by Washington in one form or trying to develop banned weapons. the National Defence University Beijing summoned the North bank in 2005 that impounded be oil and gas, which independent another since the 1950-53 Korean Under new leader Kim Jong-un, in Seoul. Korean envoy after the nuclear more than $20m of Kim Jong-il’s experts estimate may now have Wa r. the North has pursued its nuclear North Korea has used its test to express its “strong dissat- cash, the North has split up its fallen by more than half. As ever, Beijing holds the key. programme even more aggres- nuclear programme vigorously isfaction” over the test. bank accounts into smaller sums, North Korea by contrast It will have to decide whether to sively, experts in Seoul said. The since Kim Jong-il’s regime as lev- Despite the warning from making them harder to trace. exported just $1.07bn in 2012 to interdict financial transactions, 30-year old Kim, in power for just erage to bully the international Beijing, North Korea has told “If this new round of sanc- South Korea and its exports to risking instability in the North, over a year, also seems more will- community for money, resources China it is ready to push ahead tions are at the same level as China totaled $2.48bn, accord- and whether it will inspect cargos ing to shun China, his sole power- and aid. His son, Kim Jong-un, with a fourth and even a fifth test, before, they will have very limited ing to estimates from the Korea travelling through its Dalian port, ful backer, than his father Kim took little time to continue his a top official with direct access to impact,” said Moon Seong-mook, International Trade Association. a key gateway to North Korea, as Jong-il was, one of the experts father’s ambitions, launching a both capitals. a retired South Korean general Even the new UN sanctions it is obliged to do under the new said. long-range missile just months “Compared to his father ... who took part in military talks will depend on interpretation UN agreement. The UN Security Council is after the elder Kim died. Kim Jong-un seems to be chart- and summits with the North from from member states. The assess- China is thought to be harbour- set to agree another round of China backed the US-led push ing his own path when it comes 2004 through 2009. ment so far of the impact of past ing a lump sum of Pyongyang’s sanctions against North Korea for the new round of sanctions in to China,” said Kim at Seoul’s “We can’t say the sanctions UN sanctions shows there has financial assets, according to in response to Pyongyang’s lat- the United Nations. It has also National Defence University. have had zero effect ... but the been a limited impact. numerous experts who study est nuclear test on February 12, supported previous efforts and The new UN sanctions aim sanctions need to make Kim “This is because the vagueness the North, while simultaneously bringing the measures more into stood behind condemnations of to put the squeeze on another Jong-un realise he cannot carry of the existing sanctions, the abil- providing the North with funds line with a tough regime imposed the North Korean long-range three North Korean individuals on this kind of behavior any ity of member states to execute and resources as its biggest trade on Iran. rocket launch in December which linked to its arms companies or longer.” sanctions and different stand- partner. The nuclear test was breached UN rules. the nuclear programme and also While Iran exports billions of points of states on the sanctions “If they offer only words like Pyongyang’s third since 2006. Kim from the National Defence financial transactions that enable dollars a year of oil that has been will still exist even if new ones before, then (sanctions) will be of It followed a long-range rocket University said recent ties it to finance its weapons plans. targeted by the United States, are announced,” according to a little use.” China has said it will launch in December. Both tests between North Korea and China Experts who have dealt with North Korea produces little of February report by South Korean back all UN sanctions. showed the North had made had been fragile. He noted there North Korea during periods value to the rest of the world government think-tank the Korea REUTERS FRIDAY 8 MARCH 2013 08 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com INTERNATIONAL Earth on track to be hottest in 11.3 millennia, says study WASHINGTON: The Earth is on years have been hotter than 80 percent Shaun Marcott, the lead author of the masses and population centres are larger. the Sun is the main natural factor affect- track to becoming the hottest it has of the last 11,300 years. study, which was published in Science. The climate models project that aver- ing temperatures during that time, the been at any time in the past 11.3 mil- But virtually all the climate models “Now we know that it is warmer than age global temperatures will rise by 1.1 scientists said. lennia, a period spanning the history evaluated by the Intergovernmental most of the past 11,300 years. This is of to 6.3 degrees Celsius by the end of the “During the warmest period of the of human civilization, a study published Panel on Climate Change predict that particular interest because the Holocene century, depending on the level of C02 Holocene, the Earth was positioned such yesterday has found. the Earth’s atmosphere will be hotter spans the entire period of human civiliza- emissions resulting from human activi- that Northern Hemisphere summers Based on fossil samples and other data in the coming decades than at any time tion,” said Marcott, who is a post-graduate ties, the researchers found. warmed more,” Marcott said. collected from 73 sites around the world, since the end of the Ice Age, no matter researcher at Oregon State University. “What is most troubling is that this “As the Earth’s orientation changed, scientists have been able to reconstruct what greenhouse gas emission scenario The data show that temperatures warming will be significantly greater Northern Hemisphere summers became the history of the planet’s temperature is used, the study found. cooled by 0.8 degrees Celsius over the than at any time during the past 11,300 cooler, and we should now be near the from the end of the last Ice Age around “We already knew that on a global past 5,000 years, but have been rising years,” said Peter Clark, a paleoclimatolo- bottom of this long-term cooling trend 11,000 years ago to the present. scale, Earth is warmer today than it was again in the past 100 years, particularly gist at Oregon State. — but obviously, we are not.” They have determined that the past 10 over much of the past 2,000 years,” said in the northern hemisphere where land The Earth’s position with respect to AFP

US winter storm At Chavez’s coffin, Berlusconi gets Venezuelans vow more revolution CARACAS: Saluting, clench- ing fists and making the Roman jail sentence in Catholic sign of the cross over Hugo Chavez’s casket, Venezuelans crowded yesterday to see their deceased leader one last time and pledge that his wiretap case socialist revolution will not die. Grieving supporters lined around a grandiose military acad- Italy ex-PM will not serve time in prison emy in a mass show of devotion to Chavez, who died on Tuesday MILAN: An Italian court sen- which re-emerges every time there at age 58 after a two-year battle tenced ex-Prime Minister Silvio are politically complex moments in with cancer. Berlusconi yesterday to one year the political life of our country,” he More than two million people in jail over the publication by his said in a statement. have already paid their respects. family’s newspaper of a transcript On Tuesday, Berlusconi said sup- From soldiers in fatigues to offic- of a leaked wiretap connected to a porters of his People of Freedom ers in ceremonial dress, senior banking scandal in 2006. party would hold monthly rallies ministers to residents of the Under Italian law, the 76-year-old against what he describes as polit- slums where Chavez was most media billionaire would not have to ically-motivated trials. loved, those in line vowed to serve any jail time until the appeals Berlusconi’s brother Paolo, pub- A bicyclist rides through the snow at the beginning of a winter storm in Somerville, Massachusetts. A defend his legacy and back his process has been exhausted, and a lisher of the family-owned Il Giornale slow moving winter storm lumbered across New England and the US mid-Atlantic states yesterday, preferred heir, acting President higher court could overturn the daily, was sentenced to two years and plopping heavy, wet snow and blowing strong winds blamed for coastal flooding and flight cancellations. Nicolas Maduro, in a new vote. ruling. three months over the same case, Chavez was dressed in an However, judicial sources said the which centred on confidential wire- army uniform and a signature charges will expire in mid-Septem- tap transcripts related to a bank red beret like the one he wore in ber, before an appeal trial can be takeover which appeared in the a 1992 speech to the nation that completed, because of the statute of newspaper. Cardinals debate Vatican finances launched his political career after limitations. So no matter what hap- The court awarded €80,000 he led a failed coup. pens in the appeal, it is unlikely that ($104,700) in damages to Piero VATICAN CITY: Catholic “There has been no decision investigated in Italy for fail- People were given just a few Berlusconi would serve time in jail. Fassino, who was head of the main cardinals from around the on a date for the conclave,” ing to comply with anti money seconds to glance at Chavez’s body The verdict came in the midst of centre-left party at the time of the world yesterday put off a deci- Vatican spokesman Federico laundering legislation. inside the relatively simple wooden a political impasse arising from last incident and whose remarks were sion on when to begin a con- Lombardi told the Vatican Popular Italian Catholic coffin, with a glass top and draped week’s election which left no party picked up on the wiretap and pub- clave to elect the next pope, press corps, saying the need weekly Famiglia Cristiana, in flowers and a Venezuelan flag. able to form a government on its own, lished in the newspaper. instead debating Vatican to vote on a date “had not meanwhile said the Church One government source said although Berlusconi’s centre-right Fassino asserted that Il Giornale finances and a reform of the matured in the common opin- was “losing credibility” over Chavez slipped into a coma on formation emerged as the second published the transcripts shortly bureaucracy. ion” of the cardinals. its finances and called for the Monday and died the next day of strongest in parliament. before the 2006 election to create The last of the 115 “cardinal He also said three top Vatican bank to be replaced by respiratory failure after a rapid Following yesterday’s verdict, the impression that he had exerted electors” who will take part Vatican officials in charge of “ethical banks”. deterioration from the weekend, Berlusconi repeated denials that improper pressure in the attempted in the vote, Vietnam’s Jean- economic affairs had reported Cardinals have been holding when he had held a five-hour he was in any way connected with takeover of Banca Nazionale del Baptiste Pham Minh Man, to the cardinals in closed-door a series of meetings and prayers meeting with ministers at his wrongdoing and said the decision Lavoro by insurer Unipol in 2005. arrived in Rome yesterday. talks where all the participants known as “general congrega- bedside. showed that politically motivated Late on Wednesday, Italy’s highest Only cardinals aged under 80 are bound by a strict vow of tions” in the Vatican this week, The cancer had spread to his judges were conducting a campaign appeals court upheld a ruling clearing can participate and there have secrecy. identifying key problems for the lungs, the source added. against him. Berlusconi of tax fraud in connection been several late arrivals after Lombardi said he could Church that the new pope will There is uncertainty over “It is impossible to tolerate judi- with his Mediatrade broadcasting Benedict XVI’s sudden decision not say whether or not there have to face after Benedict’s exactly when a presidential vote cial persecution of this kind which rights firm. to step down as leader of the had been talk about the often troubled eight-year reign. will be held. has been going on for 20 years and REUTERS world’s 1.2 billion Catholics. Vatican bank, which has been AFP REUTERS

Rigging claims mar Kenya vote count NAIROBI: Kenya’s critical presidential election was plunged Ex-wife guilty in case into further disarray yesterday after the party of one of the leading candidates alleged vote-rigging and demanded that the count be halted. “We have evidence that the results we have that toppled UK minister received have been doctored,” Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s running mate, outgoing vice president Kalonzo Musyoka, told LONDON: Vicky Pryce, be sentenced later. They both reporters, adding that in some cases “total votes cast exceeds former wife of disgraced face jail terms. the actual number of registered voters.” The rigging claims by British ex-minister Chris The speeding points decep- Prime Minister Odinga’s supporters were immediately dismissed Huhne, was convicted yes- tion, which took place at a by Kenya’s electoral commission. terday of perverting the time when the couple were course of justice by taking happily married, remained a No amnesty for Islamists: Nigeria president penalty points on her driving family secret for eight years MAIDUGURI: Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan said he licence in 2003 for a speeding but came back to haunt Huhne was not ready to offer an amnesty to members of Islamist mili- offence he had committed. after the acrimonious break- tant sect Boko Haram, brushing aside a proposal from the coun- Huhne, who resigned as up of the 26-year marriage. try’s most senior Muslim spiritual leader. Jonathan spoke on his energy secretary in February Huhne abruptly left Pryce in first state trip to the northeastern region worst hit by the group’s 2012 when he and Pryce were June 2010 when his long-term more than three-year insurgency. “I cannot talk about amnesty both charged over the 2003 affair with bisexual former aide with Boko Haram now until they come out and show themselves,” points, had pleaded guilty to Carina Trimingham was about Jonathan told reporters in Yobe state capital Damaturu, a town the charge on February 4. to be exposed in the press. regularly hit by the sect’s guerrilla-style bomb and gun attacks. Huhne, considered until his Details of the trio’s private guilty plea a likely successor to lives were splashed all over the Srebrenica: No charges against Dutch officers Deputy Prime Minister Nick newspapers for weeks. THE HAGUE: Prosecutors in the Netherlands said yesterday Clegg as Liberal Democrat Months later, Pryce told two they will not pursue charges against three former Dutch com- leader, and Pryce, a former newspapers about the 2003 manders accused of failing to protect Bosnian Muslims during joint head of the govern- points deception. the 1995 Srebrenica massacre. Survivors of the massacre, the ment’s economic service, will REUTERS worst single atrocity in Europe since World War II, had lodged a genocide and war crimes complaint against the officers. The Dutch prosecutors said there was “no evidence which obliges them to conduct further inquiries” against the former commanders. Dancer charged over Bolshoi acid attack N Ireland leader gets death MOSCOW: Russia yesterday charged a leading Bolshoi dancer w ith grievous bod ily ha rm after he adm itted ordering an assau lt on the famed ballet troupe’s chief while denying ever planning the use threat from dissidents of acid. Police charged leading Bolshoi soloist Pavel Dmitrichenko BELFAST: Northern rule in the province, but joined and the suspected perpetrator and driver under a statute that Ireland’s deputy prime min- a power-sharing government risks seeing them jailed for up to 12 years. Dmitrichenko admitted ister — a former commander with pro-British unionist he had been angered by Filin’s behaviour as artistic director, in a in the rebel Irish Republican rivals after the signing of a row that reportedly was triggered by the ballet chief’s refusal to let Army — said yesterday he 1998 peace deal. his dancer girlfriend take the star role in “Swan Lake”. was under a death threat That decision made him a from militant nationalists hate figure for groups of dissi- Bungling detective in Pistorius case quits after he condemned a mor- dent Republicans, small groups JOHANNESBURG: Hilton Botha, the detective who bungled tar bomb plot. of fighters who continue to investigations into the case against Paralympian sprinter Oscar Martin McGuinness said a fight British rule with sporadic Pistorius has quit the force, South African police said yesterday. senior police officer had vis- attacks on security officials. “He resigned yesterday,” police spokesman Neville Malila said. ited him on Wednesday night The threat from such groups Botha was one of the force’s most experienced detectives with a and warned him dissidents has intensified as frustration 22-year career as a policeman. During Pistorius’s bail hearing last had made a “real and active” with the power-sharing gov- month over the killing of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, Botha’s threat against his life. ernment has grown in the evidence was picked apart by the defence. McGuinness fought a three- nationalist community. AGENCIES decade war against British REUTERS FRIDAY 8 MARCH 2013 PHILIPPINES www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 09 Manila demands release of 21 troops President Aquino says UN officials in Golan Heights are negotiating with Syrian rebels over peacekeepers

MANILA: The Philippines yes- treated well... so far, nobody has “Their job is to patrol the area terday strongly condemned the been saying that they are in dan- of separation, either by boat or hostage-taking of 21 Filipino ger,” he told reporters. mobile patrols at irregular inter- UN peacekeepers by Syrian Aquino said UN peacekeeping vals during the nighttime. They rebels in the Golan Heights leaders in the Golan were negoti- also keep close contact with the ceasefire zone and demanded ating with the Syrian rebels. host nations Syria and Israel,” their immediate release. “They (UN chiefs) expect all of Burgos said. The soldiers, part of a these 21 to be released,” he said. “The contingent also ensures 300-strong Filipino peacekeep- However a rebel spokesman the safety of the local inhabitants ing unit, were part of a convoy said the troops would be held until in the area by guarding the mine- that was stopped at midday forces loyal to Syrian President field” separating the Syrian and Wednesday by gunmen who said Bashar Al Assad pulled back from Israeli forces. the troops would be held until the village, and also accused the The UN has reported a grow- Syrian regime forces pulled back UN peacekeepers of favouring ing number of incidents in the from a Golan village. Israel. Golan over the past year. It has “The Philippine govern- Philippine military spokesman sent extra armoured vehicles and ment strongly condemns the Colonel Arnulfo Burgos said the communications equipment to illegal detention of 21 Filipino whereabouts of the hostages was reinforce security for the mission. peacekeepers under the United not known. He refused to name Up to the end of February Nations command in the Golan them, but said they included three there were about 1,000 troops Heights,” Foreign Secretary officers. from Austria, Croatia, India and Albert del Rosario said in a “They were on a convoy com- the Philippines operating in the statement. posed of four vehicles and they ceasefire force. Del Rosario said their deten- passed a Syrian rebel post. They But Croatia announced last tion was a gross violation of inter- were initially stopped but later week it was withdrawing its 100 national law, pointing out they allowed to proceed after a round troops from the United Nations were operating under the UN flag, of negotiations,” Burgos told Disengagement Observer Force and calling for the hostages to be reporters. because it feared for the soldiers’ released immediately. “But at a second (post) the safety. A UN Disengagement Force Syrian rebels detained them. The Canada and Japan have also has been monitoring a ceasefire rebels took the ignition keys of withdrawn their small contin- between Syria and Israel since the vehicles.” gents in recent months because 1974. He said the 21 soldiers were of security fears. Philippine President Benigno part of a 300-member Philippine Aquino said no decision had A handout by Armed Forces of the Philippines-Public Information Office shows a contingent of Philippine troops Aquino expressed optimism the Army unit that arrived at the been made on whether to pull the standing at attention during a ceremony prior to their departure at a military air base in Manila as part of the United 21 would be released quickly. Golan Heights in November last rest of the Filipino peacekeeping Nations Disengagement Observer Force in the Golan Heights. “I understand they are being year. unit out of the Golan. AFP

Reporter escapes bid Couple injured in on life in Cavite Palace braces for return of 500,000 Pinoys Maguindanao blast LAGUNA: Reporter Jun MANILA: A crisis manage- on the Sabah issue yesterday. counterparts, who are also assist- army who joined the Lahad Datu COTABATO CITY: Baldecantos of the tabloid ment committee activated by Baldoz, on the other hand, said ing displaced Malaysians in the expedition. Unidentified motorcycle-rid- People’s Tonight had just come President Aquino when the that the Department of Labour affected areas. He said the main priority of ing men blasted a fragmenta- from the school of his four-year- Sabah stand-off began has and Employment will depend on He said although Malaysian the government is to save the tion grenade at the house here old child in Bacoor City, Cavite drawn up contingency plans the assessment of the Department Prime Minister Najib Razak lives of the remaining members of a municipal treasurer in and was eating in a nearby store in case of forced deportation of Foreign Affairs. promised President Aquino that of the sultanate who had relayed Maguindanao, injuring a Moro when unidentified men fired at or mass evacuation of an esti- “But at this time there is no there will be no forced deporta- their intentions to return to their couple, about 10 hours after him yesterday morning. mated 500,000 Filipinos from deployment ban and no manda- tion, they are expecting mass families. four powerful explosions rocked Baldecantos, 42, who used to the disputed territory. tory repatriation,” he added. evacuation if the fighting spreads The crisis management com- Shariff Aguak town in the be a columnist and reporter of Labour Secretary Rosalinda Hataman, who heads the crisis to other parts of Sabah. mittee is also drawing up plans province. another tabloid, Hataw, survived Baldoz meanwhile said that the management committee, said the The crisis management com- to address the rising prices of Investigators are still clueless the attack with three bullet government was “unlikely to worst-case scenario is the massive mittee has established contact basic commodities. on the culprit behind the bombing wounds in the chest and thigh. require Filipinos staying and exodus of Filipinos from Sabah if with the group of Agbimuddin Officials said trading in the of the house of Norodin Samaon, Senior Superintendent Romeo working in Sabah and Malaysia the hostilities dragged on. Kiram and his more than 200 area had stopped due to the treasurer of Maguindanao’s Baleros, deputy provincial direc- to immediately return home.” He said food packs, relief goods followers who are now holed ongoing military operation in Talitay town, and the motive for tor for operations of the Cavite “While we are hoping that the and medicine for 500,000 people up in the hinterlands of Lahad Sabah. the attack. police, said Baldecantos was on crisis will soon be resolved, we are now ready for the displaced Datu. Hataman said people in the his way to his office after drop- still are preparing for the worst Filipinos coming back to their Hataman said the crisis man- area are dependent on the supply 4 more bodies found ping by his child’s school when case scenario,” Autonomous places of origin in Mindanao and agement committee is now provid- of basic commodities from Sabah two motorcycle-riding men in Region in Muslim Mindanao Sulu. ing medical and other assistance because of their proximity to the at landslide site black jackets attacked him. Governor Mujiv Hataman said Hataman said he is now in to the families left behind by the island. KANANGA, LEYTE: The THE PHILIPPINE STAR during a roundtable discussion close contact with his Malaysian members of the royal sultanate THE PHILIPPINE STAR bodies of four labourers were dug up yesterday morning at the landslide site in Energy Sabah protest Development Corp.’s Upper Mahiao geothermal plant here, leaving only two more workers missing. Comelec to reinstate The identities of the four victims though could not be established as their bodies were 230,000 OFW voters decomposing. A landslide hit the EDC site MANILA: To avoid disen- In Comelec Resolution 9653, last March 1, with five workers franchisement of overseas the poll body ordered the exten- confirmed dead and nine others Filipinos this coming election, sion of the period for the filing of missing. the Commission on Elections “manifestation of intent” to vote (Comelec) has decided to rein- by overseas absentee voters up to Marijuana cultivator state more than 230,000 Filipinos the last day of voting, which is on abroad in the voter’s lists. May 13. held in Mindoro Comelec Chairman Sixto The voting period for Filipino MINDORO: Authorities have Brillantes said that the agency voters abroad starts one month arrested a marijuana cultivator reconsidered an earlier decision before May 13, election day in the during an eradication opera- to drop these voters from the lists Philippines. tion in Oriental Mindoro, the after meeting with their repre- Comelec commissioner Philippine Drug Enforcement sentatives recently. and Commission on Overseas Agency said. “It won’t look good if they Absentee Voting chairman PDEA Director General Arturo travel all the way to the posts only Lucenito Tagle gave assurance Cacdac Jr identified the suspect to be told that that their voter’s that there will be enough ballots as Adonis Maligo, 28, a farmer, registration had been deactivated for overseas Filipino should they of Sitio Malapgap, Barangay B so we decided to reinstate them,” decide to exercise their right to Del Mundo, Mansalay, Oriental Brillantes said in an interview. vote in May. Mindoro. Earlier, the Comelec had deac- Tagle added that the Comelec The operating team uprooted tivated the registration of 238,557 has decided to print 20 percent 14 pieces of fully-grown marijuana overseas absentee voters after of the ballots for the 238,557 de- plants with flowering tops from they failed to vote in the 2007 and listed voters. Members of Philippine women’s group Gabriela are pushed back by police during a surprise rally near the the site. 2010 national elections. THE PHILIPPINE STAR gates of Malacanang Palace in Manila, yesterday. They accused President Benigno Aquino of mishandling Reward up in beauty the Sabah standoff situation between followers of a self-styled Philippine sultan and Malaysian troops. queen murder case ANGELES CITY: A P100,000 cash reward awaits anyone who Boracay ‘best Asian beach for 2013’ Police urged to enforce gun could help in the arrest of the killer of a local campus beauty MANILA: With its glisten- survey conducted by TripAdvisor. big waves, according to the DOT. queen who was stabbed dead in ing white, powdery sand, the It was the third time that Boracay In 2012, the same travel website control as polls approach her dormitory here last Saturday. Philippines’ Boracay Island has was voted No 1 on the website. named Boracay as the second best MANILA: With the start of physical assault. This has to stop. Former Capas, Tarlac mayor been named best beach in Asia TripAdvisor holds regular beach in the world. campaign for local posts three Reporters should not be in the Reynaldo Catacutan, now the for 2013. polls of favorite destinations and It was also cited by Travel and weeks away, police should step line of fire for doing their jobs.” vice president for operations of Participants in a poll on pop- properties through its Travelers’ Leisure magazine in its World’s up efforts to neutralise private She stressed the need for the Clark International Airport ular online travel guide Trip- Choice Awards. Best Awards as the best island armies and political warlords, speedy action by prosecutors and Corp., said the reward was raised Advisor described Boracay as “a Apart from Boracay, two other destination and one of the Top 10 senate candidate Grace Poe said. courts on harassment complaints by residents of Capas town. stunningly beautiful white pow- destinations in the Philippines – best beach party destinations by She said improved gun control filed by journalists against armed “She was like a daughter to me der sand beach with crystal clear, the Secret Lagoon of El Nido, Cheapflights.com in 2012. efforts is a step to prevent vio- groups or political figures. since she had been a close friend warm water that you can laze on Palawan and Boracay’s Yapak Boracay’s preservation is lence against media people cover- “The perception that cases of of one of my children,” Catacutan for days on end.” Beach — made it to the list of 25 a main concern that is being ing campaign in areas noted for media killings go unpunished, that said of Conde, this year’s Miss The Department of Tourism great beaches in Asia. addressed by both national political rivalries. “Recent cam- silencing the press by strong-arm Engineering and Architecture (DOT) yesterday reported that The Secret Lagoon ranked No and local authorities and paigns have seen an uptick of vio- tactics is largely ignored, fosters Department of Holy Angel Boracay captured the No 1 spot 9 for its wonderful view while stakeholders. lence against journalists ranging a culture of impunity. ” Poe said. University. in the “Best Beaches in Asia 2013” Yapak Beach was at No. 10 for its THE PHILIPPINES STAR from threats and intimidation to THE PHILIPPINE STAR THE PHILIPPINES STAR FRIDAY 8 MARCH 2013 10 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com ASIA

Nepal torture film blocked: Director Malaysia incursion toll hits 60 KATHMANDU: The mak- ers of a film depicting torture by Nepal’s army accused the Razak rejects ceasefire offer by ‘Sultan’ Kiram; Ban urges both sides to end violence government of censorship yesterday after they had to FELDA SAHABAT: Malaysia ruled islands, now part of the cancel the movie’s release yesterday said clashes between southern Philippines, as well as b e c a u s e o f d e l ay s i n a p p r o v a l s . intruding Filipino militants Sabah. Badhshala, (Slaughterhouse) and its security forces had left The main group of militants is based on torture and dis- 60 people dead, as it rejected a was holed up in Tanduo for three appearances carried out by a ceasefire offer from the fighters’ weeks until the two deadly shoot- Kathmandu-based battalion leader. outs with forces triggered a mili- during the 1996-2006 civil Police chief Ismail Omar said tary assault to dislodge them. The war. The army has objected 32 followers of a self-proclaimed attack scattered the fighters. to the four-million-rupee Philippine sultan had been killed UN Secretary General Ban ($46,512) film scheduled for in two confrontations since Ki-moon urged a peaceful release yesterday, saying it Wednesday near the scene of a resolution. could harm the peace proc- three-week standoff in Sabah “(Ban) urges an end to the ess and that it was made state, after a military assault to violence and encourages dialogue using army uniforms without dislodge them. among all parties for a peaceful permission. Director Manoj That brought the total dead to resolution of the situation,” said Pandit called the affair “an 60, including 52 militants. Eight a statement released by his office. attack on artistic freedom” Malaysian policemen were killed Kiram declared the “unilateral in Nepal. “The government last weekend. ceasefire... to reciprocate the call has ignored its deadlines for Troops and police are hunt- of the UN to preserve lives,” his a decision,” said Pandit, who ing Islamic militants in a remote spokesman said. delivered a DVD to Prime region of Borneo island, where Tension is high in eastern Minister Baburam Bhattarai. they landed last month to assert a Sabah. Residents of some towns long-dormant territorial claim in have fled after police said gunmen Activist killed in what has become Malaysia’s worst were spotted in other areas down security crisis in years. the coast, raising fears of a wider Bangladesh strike A spokesman for their Manila- guerrilla infiltration. DHAKA: A ruling party based leader, who called for a Police said the bodies of six activist was beaten to death noon ceasefire, said 235 people, police officers killed in a week- during clashes in northwest- including eight women, took part end ambush in the coastal town of ern Bangladesh yesterday as in the incursion. Semporna were mutilated. a nationwide strike called by Prime Minister Najib Razak They said six militants respon- the opposition shut schools flew to the region and inspected sible for the ambush were later and businesses. Bangladesh security operations. He said he killed. Nationalist Party (BNP) told Philippine leader Benigno The incursion has created a enforced the strike to protest Aquino by phone the ceasefire delicate situation for the two against police firing on a rally offer was rejected. neighbours, with the Philippines on Wednesday, when two sen- “I told President Aquino Malaysian Premier Najib Razak (right) meets soldiers at Felda Sahabat near Lahad Datu, on Borneo Island in calling for Malaysian restraint ior party officials were hit by they must lay down their arms Malaysia’s Sabah state yesterday. before Tuesday’s military assault. rubber bullets. It was the 12th immediately,” Najib said in the Malaysian Foreign Minister strike this year by the BNP Tanjung Batu near where the III, declared a unilateral cease- estates and pockets of jungle. be in the two villages. Anifah Aman said his government and the Jamaat-e-Islami army and police were searching fire at 12.30pm (0430 GMT) and Officials said one encounter The incursion began on might seek Kiram’s extradition if party over a controversial tri- for militants. urged Malaysia to reciprocate. took place in Tanduo, where the February 12 when fighters arrived Manila failed to take action. But bunal trying their leaders for “They have to surrender their But Najib said Malaysian forces standoff began, and the other from the southern Philippines to Manila said that was unlikely, crimes during the 1971 war. arms and have to do it as soon as would press on with the offen- in the neighbouring village of press Kiram’s claim to the area. citing the lack of an extradition possible.” sive, sending more soldiers into Tanjung to the east. The remain- Kiram says he is heir to the treaty. Majority in Taiwan The “sultan”, Jamalul Kiram the hilly region of vast oil palm ing militants were still believed to Sultanate of Sulu, which once AFP against new N-plant TAIPEI: More than half of Taiwan’s public want con- struction of a nuclear plant to be halted due to safety China delays GM corn, N Korea threatens nuke strike on US concerns, according to two surveys. Fifty-four percent of the 1,071 people interviewed SEOUL/UNITED NATIONS: a nuclear war and scrapped the North does not have the capacity in a survey commissioned rice to woo the public North Korea threatened the US armistice with Washington that for a nuclear strike against the by weekly magazine Business yesterday with a pre-emptive ended hostilities in the 1950-53 US mainland. Today favoured the scrapping BEIJING: China has delayed “The crops have to be accepted nuclear strike, raising the level Korean War. North Korea, which With tensions high on the of the plant, which would be the introduction of genetically- by consumers who are willing to of rhetoric just before the UN has one major ally, neighbouring Korean peninsula, the coun- the fourth, while 23 percent modified rice and corn as it buy and by farmers who are will- Security Council approved new China, threatens the US and its cil voted to expand its sanc- opposed it. Another survey by tries to head off public fears, ing to grow,” Peng said, adding sanctions against the reclusive “puppet,” South Korea, on an tions, agreed after three weeks the Taipei-based China Times leading government scientists that the process may take five country. almost daily basis. of negotiations between the US newspaper said 62.4 percent said yesterday. years. US Ambassador to the UN “Since the US is about to ignite and China, which has a history of of 761 people said it should be The world’s largest rice pro- The public remains “very con- Susan Rice said North Korea’s a nuclear war, we will be exer- resisting tough measures against stopped against 21.2 percent ducer and consumer gave safety cerned” about the safety of GM threats would achieve nothing cising our right to preemptive its ally. who wanted work to continue. approvals to Bt rice and phytase crops, top agricultural official and would further isolate it. nuclear attack against the head- South Korea and the US, which corn in 2009, but has not yet Chen Xiwen said yesterday, but he China’s UN Ambassador Li quarters of the aggressor in order are conducting annual military Siblings held over begun commercial production, added that it was inevitable that Baodong said Beijing wanted to protect our supreme interest,” drills until the end of April, are even though it has already spent China would import GM crops in to see “full implementation” of the North’s foreign ministry said watching the North’s activities skeleton ‘mother’ billions of yuan on research. the future to meet the supply gap. the new council resolution that in a statement carried by the offi- for signs they might turn from TOKYO: Three siblings “There are some debates... We The large-scale introduction of tightens financial restrictions on cial KCNA news agency. an exercise to an actual attack, lived for up to three years have not given the public enough GMO crops has been seen as a Pyongyang and cracks down on North Korea conducted a third an official said in Seoul. with what is thought to be knowledge about GMO crops,” crucial part of China’s efforts to its attempts to ship and receive nuclear test on February 12, in “It hasn’t been frequent that the skeleton of their mother, Peng Yufa, a member of the GM feed a fifth of the world’s popula- banned cargo. defiance of UN resolutions, and the North conducted military police in Japan said yester- crop biosafety committee under tion using less than a tenth of the North Korea has accused the declared it had achieved progress exercises at the state level,” day. Two sisters aged 59 and the Ministry of Agriculture, told world’s arable land. US of using military drills in in securing a functioning atomic defence ministry spokesman Kim 52 and their brother, 65, have reporters. REUTERS South Korea as a launch pad for arsenal. It is believed that the Min-seok said. AGENCIES denied that they conspired to abandon a body, a crime under Japanese law, because they say their 88-year-old mother is still alive. “Our mother has become a god. She is not dead Myanmar shelter offers but is in the process of being elevated into a higher being,” they told officers in Usa in the southwest, Jiji Press refuge for HIV patients said. “We discovered from an autopsy that the skeletonised YANGON: At a small and peaceful clinic on the outskirts of body is that of a female who Yangon, 20 volunteers tend to 300 HIV patients abandoned by a died two or three years ago, health care system allowed to crumble during decades of brutal but we have to wait for DNA military rule in Myanmar. test results,” police said. In a country whose rulers long prioritised military spending over the needs of their people, these men, women and children have found a Xi to visit S Africa refuge thanks to the work of a member of Aung San Suu Kyi’s opposi- tion party. The centre was set up in 2005 by Phyu Phyu Thin, now a from March 26 parliamentarian with the National League for Democracy, the coun- JOHANNESBURG: China’s try’s main opposition force following landmark by-elections last year. incoming president Xi Jinping Two traditional wooden houses surround a courtyard which is home will visit South Africa this to both a kitchen and washing area due to lack of space. month, shortly after he takes Patients in advanced stages of the illness rest on wooden benches up the post, the foreign min- during the blistering heat, too weak to venture far during the day. istry said yesterday. “On 26th A volunteer (left) administering medicine to an HIV patient through an intravenous infusion at the clinic in Yangon. Those who have the strength leave each morning to earn an income (March) there will be state for their families. AFP visit of China in Pretoria,” said spokesman Clayson Monyela. Xi will then attend a BRICS summit in Durban. Five cops held over Hope and despair as Japan marks tsunami anniversary ‘torture’ video TOKYO: In the dark months after a cat- a huge wall of water into the coast of the that has suffered more than a decade of 40km from Fukushima Daiichi nuclear JAKARTA: Indonesian astrophic tsunami smashed into Japan, Tohoku region, splintering whole communi- growth-sapping deflation, did not materi- plant, said he and other local leaders have police arrested five police- killing almost 19,000 people and spark- ties and ruining swathes of prime farmland. alise. Nearly 10,000 aftershocks have been great hopes of the new government. men yesterday over alleged ing a nuclear disaster, hopes for a rapid More than a million homes were recorded, including 736 jolts that measured “It’s been said ‘There won’t be any torture of militants after recovery and a national rebirth were destroyed or damaged by the natural disas- above magnitude 5.0. recovery of Japan without the recovery a video posted on YouTube frustrated by political paralysis. ter. Of the roughly 470,000 people who fled In December Shinzo Abe swept into the of Fukushima,’” said Kanno, whose village showed a suspect being shot Two years on and with an energised new during the initial catastrophe and in the prime minister’s office, promising massive became a radiation hotspot. “We have great and others abused. The inci- administration in Tokyo, some are daring weeks after the nuclear crisis began, more spending programmes to speed up recon- expectations of the new government, which dent occurred in Poso, a hot- to believe that better times lie ahead for than 315,000 people still live in temporary struction and boost the national economy. appears to be tackling this issue seriously.” bed for militant activity on the stricken northeast, and the country housing, many in dreary public units. “We will build a Tohoku in which young Engineers say the crippled reactors are the island of Sulawesi where as a whole. But hopes that massive infrastructure people are able to have hearts full of hope,” no longer leaking radiation, experts believe police have become the main Monday marks the second anniversary spending would put the region back on its said Abe in a recent policy speech. it will be about 40 years before the site is target. AGENCIES of the 9.0 magnitude earthquake that sent feet, and reinvigorate a national economy Norio Kanno, Mayor of Iitate village, decommissioned. AGENCIES FRIDAY 8 MARCH 2013 PAKISTAN / AFGHANISTAN www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 11

Aluminium factory PML-N wins over US, China take part in PPP leaders ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif won over several lead- Islamabad naval drills ers from the ruling PPP in Baluchistan on Tuesday. By inching close to Maulana Five-day AMAN-13 to boost cooperation, share expertise Fazlur Rehman’s JUI, which has a good record of bag- ISLAMABAD: The US and areas of common interest”, the in the AMAN-13 have a common ging seats in Baluchistan, China began naval drills in the navy said in a statement. objective of ensuring peace and the PML-N’s position has Arabian Sea with Pakistan and The manoeuvres — the fourth stability in the maritime arena improved. Seat adjustments other countries yesterday, the since 2007 — will also help develop to provide freedom of naviga- between both parties are on Pakistani navy said, in a show and practise response tactics, tion and uninterrupted flow of the cards in Baluchistan and of strength against terrorism techniques and procedures as well trade,” the Pakistan navy state- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The and piracy. as improving cooperation between ment said. JUI has a considerable say The AMAN-13 exercise navies, the statement said. The American destroyer USS in both provinces. Tuesday’s involves ships from 13 coun- One of the main objectives is William P Lawrence was among show provided an opportu- tries and observers from 20 oth- to “display united resolve against the ships taking part, along with nity to hear Baloch stalwart ers and comes two weeks after terrorism and crimes in maritime vessels from Australia, Britain, Lashkri Raisani vowing to China took control of a strategic domain”, it said. Italy, Japan, Malaysia and Turkey. work within the federation Pakistani Arabian Sea port from The shipping lanes of the Russia and Germany are among though he said it was the last Singapore’s PSA International. Indian Ocean have been plagued the observers. chance. The five-day exercise, which in recent years by attacks from Ties between Washington and began earlier this week with Somali pirates, who have seized Islamabad are on the mend after Forum focus on meetings and manoeuvres in dozens of ships and earned mil- a series of crises in 2011, including port, will end today. It is aimed lions of dollars in ransom for their the discovery of Al Qaeda chief journalists’ safety ISLAMABAD: at “information sharing, mutual release. Osama bin Laden in Pakistan. An Afghan works at an aluminium factory in Jalalabad, yesterday. Over 90 understanding and identifying “All the nations participating AFP journalists have lost their lives in Pakistan since 2000. In one week, from February 25 to March 2 this year, three were murdered. And all six witnesses of the murder of Distrust delays release Karachi-based reporter Wali Zardari to attend pipeline launch Khan Babar have been killed. What is more terrifying is the impunity with which of Taliban prisoners ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Khan told reporters in Islamabad. Officials said Monday’s cer- journalists are being targeted President Asif Ali Zardari He did not give details but a emony will mark the start of work and the lack of protection. To ISLAMABAD: The release of “They (Afghans) contend that will visit Iran on Monday for senior Pakistani official said that on the 780km (485-mile) pipeline discuss ways to combat this Taliban prisoners by Pakistan, the release was causing more the groundbreaking of a much the ceremony would be held on earmarked for the Pakistani side impunity, media professionals once seen as a critical move to damage than benefit because delayed $7.5bn gas pipeline from the Iran-Pakistan border. of the border, which is said to cost from Pakistan sat together bolster peace process, has come of the absence of a monitoring Iran to Pakistan, Islamabad Pakistan suffers from a some $1.5bn. with their international coun- across a temporary halt due mechanism,” said a Pakistani announced yesterday. crushing energy crisis, but the Although the pipeline on the terparts at the International to renewed distrust between diplomat. It will be Zardari’s second visit United States says it has offered Iranian side has almost been Conference on Promoting Islamabad and Kabul. An Afghan official, speaking to Iran since February 27 and Islamabad alternative solutions to completed, Pakistan has run Safety of Journalists and the Officials said differences over over phone from Kabul, looked comes after officials said a con- help avoid sanctions. into repeated difficulties, both in UN Action Plan on Impunity the efficacy of the release of sceptical about the effectiveness sortium would start work on the “We are not in a fix... we are financing the project and over a yesterday. The two-day Taliban prisoners was the major of the release of the detainees, a pipeline on Pakistani territory on very clear about it that the pipe- US threat of possible sanctions conference is organised by factor in the momentary sus- process started on the request of March 11 despite American warn- line is in our national interest due to Iran’s nuclear activities. Intermedia, in collaboration pension of the process. Afghan Afghan High Peace Council. “The ings of possible sanctions. being an energy deficient coun- Iran eventually agreed to with Unesco and other glo- authorities have claimed that biggest indicator before us is that “President Zardari will visit try,” Khan said. finance a third of the costs of lay- bal media support groups. many of the 26 mid-ranking to there has been no major progress Iran for the groundbreaking “Yes we know about their con- ing the pipeline through Pakistan, In addition to raising aware- senior Taliban leaders freed by towards reconciliation and violence ceremony and it will take place cerns but hope our friends, includ- with the work to be carried out by ness among journalists about Pakistan last year had returned continues unabated,” he said. on March 11,” foreign ministry ing the US, will understand our an Iranian company. measures to reduce threats, to the Taliban ranks. INTERNEWS spokesman Moazzam Ahmad economic compulsions,” said Khan. AFP the conference aims to high- light the UN Action Plan against Impunity. The plan Women’s day being piloted in five coun- tries, including Pakistan, was unveiled yesterday. Plastic scrap imported Five killed in Karachi violence without recycling units ISLAMABAD: Five peo- ple, including two Rangers LAHORE: Pakistan has that they shall furnish to customs men, were killed yester- imported over 110,000 tonnes authorities a certificate from day. Sources said the bod- of plastic scrap in last three relevant government agency of ies of the Rangers bearing years without proper recycling the exporting countries that the torture marks were found infrastructure and monitoring goods are not hazardous and com- from Mewa Shah Colony framework in place, sources ply with the provision of the Basel area of Pak Colony. They said yesterday. Convention. were abducted from Lyari on There is no regulation ques- Unfortunately, the Import Wednesday. Unknown gun- tioning why the country is lift- Policy Order is not being imple- men ambushed a passenger ing all kinds of plastic scrap from mented in its true spirit, sources bus in Baldia Town area and world over despite lacking basic added. killed one man, while two died recycling facilities, they added. Further, the definition of when assailants opened firing According to sources in the manufacturer in existing policy in Pak Colony and Gulistan- Environmental Protection is vague in nature and any regis- e-Jauhar. Meanwhile, the Department, plastic scrap is pri- tered individual with a sales tax Muttahida Qaumi Movement marily imported by traders who number is considered a manu- (MQM) called off its indefi- do not have recycling facilities facturer by customs authorities nite strike in Karachi. The with traditional set-ups in resi- regardless of whether they have MQM, which controls most dential areas such as Shershah manufacturing and recycling of Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi and Shahdara Lahore, facilities to produce finish plastic announced the strike three exposing millions of people to haz- product from scrap, the sources days after a car bomb killed ardous plastic waste of virtually added. 50 people and wounded 140 all kinds. As per plastic recycling stand- in the Shia neighbourhood As per Pakistan’s Import ards, the waste should be properly Abbas Town. But it called it Policy Order 2009 amended as sorted, washed, cleaned and pal- off after a few hours. “People per a statutory regulatory order letised before use in end product. from all walks of life, espe- 242(1) 2011, plastic scrap is only However, it is not being followed, cially traders, told us that it importable by manufacturers for they claimed. would affect their businesses their use subject to the condition INTERNEWS and the national economy,” Women from the Afghan Air Force and International Security Assistance Force inside a helicopter as they MQM leader Raza Haroon take a tour around Kabul to mark International Women’s Day, yesterday. said. Oregon ‘terror’ man granted bond PORTLAND, ORE.: A fed- Western brands corner Karachi middle class eral judge on Wednesday granted bond to an Oregon KARACHI: American fast- phenomenon,” says Samiullah hypermarket Carrefour before There is a scrum at the a security guard were shot and man charged with conspiracy food and Western fashion Mohabbat, the Chief Executive their driver comes to collect them, counters as customers wait their wounded when men opened fire in to provide material support outlets are taking Pakistan’s who brought American franchise is the newest and flashiest. turn. A dozen workers cut and the Dolmen Mall car park, police to one of three Islamist mili- growing middle class by storm, Fatburger from Beverly Hills to Mohabbat has invested $7m in cook imported American beef, said. tants who carried out a 2009 defying stereotypes about a Karachi, a city troubled by shoot- opening Pakistan’s first Fatburger slathering it with spices and veg- The motive for the attack was suicide bombing in Pakistan. conservative Muslim coun- ings and kidnappings. restaurant last month on the sec- etables, shoving it in a bun and not immediately clear. Witnesses Reaz Khan, a 48-year- try plagued by Al Qaeda and While the economy has stag- ond floor of Dolmen Mall, with handing it to the waiters. said the woman was accompanied old wastewater treatment Taliban-linked violence. nated in the last five years, a plans for another in Karachi, two Analysts say there is enormous by her daughter and maid. The plant operator for the city The rupee may have nose- business and foreign investment in Lahore and a fifth in Islamabad. potential in Pakistan as a mar- attackers escaped. of Portland, was arrested on dived, a third of the population boom after the 9/11 attacks wid- Far from seeing the country’s ket for global consumer goods, But Mohabbat admits it can Tuesday on an indictment may live in poverty and sectarian ened employment opportunities. troubles as a bar to business, despite the structural problems be difficult persuading foreigners charging him with providing violence may be at a record high, Television was liberalised in 1999 Mohabbat says a $5.50 burger is in the economy. According to the to invest in a country plagued by advice and funds to a suicide but remarkably, consumer spend- and public sector salaries were the perfect antidote. finance ministry, 104 million peo- terrorism, political and sectarian bomber who participated in ing is up among a resilient elite increased. As a result, the middle At lunch time, his 130-seat ple are aged 15 to 59 and by 2030, murders and a grave energy cri- an attack in Lahore in May fond of imported luxuries. class has grown over the last dec- restaurant is buzzing. In Beverly 30 percent of the population will sis. Most Western governments 2009 that killed 30 people and In a smart corner of Karachi, ade. Karachi, the country’s finan- Hills, there may be nothing excit- be younger than 30. advise against travel to Pakistan. injured 300. Khan pleaded not a new mall offers wealthy clien- cial hub, Lahore and the capital ing about going out for a burger, Khurram Schehzad, head of “The most challenging thing guilty. District Judge Michael tele the chance to lunch on an Islamabad have all seen a surge in but in Karachi the novelty and research at investment firm Arif for us is to convince people about Mosman granted his release American burger, buy French cos- Western-style coffee shops, fast- the relative expense make it a Habib Securities in Karachi, says Pakistan. We put our case and on $25,000 bond, citing his metics, shop for cocktail dresses, food franchises and new malls. sought-after privilege. consumer spending has grown 26 show them the true picture, job, family, ties to the com- sip an afternoon cappuccino or Karachi’s Dolmen Mall, where The walls are plastered with percent in Pakistan since 2010, which does not show Pakistan as munity and lack of a criminal wolf down a cinnamon roll. expatriates and wealthy Pakistanis large notebook papers scribbled compared to seven percent for a totally dangerous country,” said record. “It is time when Pakistanis stalk the gleaming, air-conditioned with the experiences of the clients. Asia as a whole. Mohabbat. AGENCIES are getting branded. It is a new halls, stocking up in French “Yummilicious,” screeches out one. On Saturday, a woman and AFP FRIDAY 8 MARCH 2013 12 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com INDIA Anti-rape ordinance by March 22: Kamal Nath Cabinet nod NEW DELHI: The UPA gov- with “sexual assault” to make taking a motorised rickshaw in stereotypes of aggressive mascu- ernment is committed to getting such crimes gender-neutral, is the satellite city of Ghaziabad at linity projected by Bollywood films the parliamentary nod for the again considering going back to the weekend. Four victims under to a clash of cultures as millions of anti-rape ordinance by March 22, the original word. 18 were also assaulted in inci- men raised in rural areas arrive in Parliamentary Affairs Minister The ordinance was framed by dents reported to the police over cities where women enjoy greater Kamal Nath said yesterday. the government to show its inten- the past four days, according to freedoms. to services “We are committed to passing tion to treat the issue of crimes media. Only a fraction of such A commission set up to exam- the anti-rape ordinance in the against women with urgency and attacks are ever reported in India. ine possible measures to com- parliament by March 22 under incorporated suggestions of the A series of measures — such as bat the wave of violence against any circumstances... there will be Justice J S Verma panel formed fast-track courts for sex crimes, women received tens of thousands a special cabinet meeting (for the to give views to make anti-rape harsher punishments for con- of suggestions from the general purpose) shortly,” Kamal Nath laws more strong. The parlia- victed offenders and gender train- public. In Kerala officials are delivery bill told reporters. mentary standing committee on ing for policemen — have been considering the distribution of The ordinance, which was home affairs has also endorsed introduced since the December “electronic bangles” which could promulgated by President Pranab the punishment. attack by authorities. send a signal to the nearest police Mukherjee on February 3, has to A recent spate of attacks on The finance minister last week station in the event of an assault. Bill imposes penalty of up to Rs50,000 be approved by parliament within women in Delhi has renewed fears announced a new fund to improve The victim of the December six weeks from the date of its over the safety of women in the the safety and empowerment of attack was dubbed “Nirbhaya” NEW DELHI: In a bid for by Parliament, the bill will be promulgation. The first half of capital and raised doubts over the women. But reporting a 124 per- or “the fearless one” by media for greater transparency and binding on the states. the ongoing budget session ends efficacy of reforms introduced cent rise in reported rape cases fighting back during the assault accountability in the govern- The Bharatiya Janata Party March 22 and the house will since the gang rape and murder in Delhi since the attack and a and for recording a statement ment’s delivery systems for (BJP) however slammed the deci- reconvene only on April 22. of a 23-year-old physiotherapy nearly six-fold rise in cases of despite massive internal inju- citizens, the union cabinet yes- sion saying it was an intrusion The ordinance proposes death student in the city last December. harassment, the Hindustan Times ries before she died. She will terday approved a bill that in domain of states. “The cabi- in rarest of rare cases of rape Two women are reported to newspaper said “the harsh real- be posthumously awarded the will ensure public services like net decision clearing the bill is a and for repeat offenders while have been raped by multiple ity is Delhi hasn’t changed for the US state department’s interna- passports, birth and death cer- direct intrusion on the domain of keeping marital rape out of its attackers in moving cars in sep- better, it has become worse”. tional women of courage award tificates, driving licences and states as it becomes mandatory ambit. According to informed arate incidents in recent days. Experts suggested a variety of today by Michelle Obama, it was ration cards are issued within for all states to adopt the same sources, the government, which A third woman was robbed and causes for the new wave of vio- announced earlier this week. the specified periods. act,” BJP spokesman Prakash had replaced the word “rape” then raped by two men after lence against women ranging from IANS/GUARDIAN NEWS The Right of Citizens for Javadekar said. Time-Bound Delivery of Goods More than 10 states including and Services and Redressal of Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi, Bihar, their Grievances Bill, 2011, was Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Travelling exhibit approved at a cabinet meet- Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttarakhand Parties fail to reach ing chaired by Prime Minister and Himachal Pradesh have their Manmohan Singh. “The bill has own citizen service guarantee bills consensus on key been approved, in principle, by the in place and many state legisla- cabinet,” an official said. tions had provisions that were land reform bill The bill, which deals with sec- much better than the proposed tions of government having direct central act, he added. NEW DELHI: Political parties interface with citizens, provides The bill, which had been failed yesterday to agree on how for public authorities publishing introduced in the Lok Sabha in to compensate farmers for land a citizen’s charter that details the December 2011 and was later con- acquired for infrastructure and services and the quality of serv- sidered by the standing commit- industrial projects, dashing mar- ices to be provided and timeline tee, mandates public authority to ket hopes of a breakthrough. of delivery. establish a customer care centre, The government wants parlia- Such authorities include consti- help desk and other support sys- ment to pass a bill aimed at speed- tutional bodies, statutory authori- tems to ensure time-bound deliv- ing up dozens of major projects ties, public-private partnerships, ery of services. throttled by the country’s notori- NGOs that are substantially It also seeks establishment of ously slow land acquisition proc- funded by the government and public grievance redressal com- ess, at a time when the economy companies that provide service mission at the centre and state is in sharp slowdown. under a statutory obligation. levels. Officials said the provisions The land acquisition bill pro- The bill imposes penalty of of the bill allow a grievance redres- poses to overturn land ownership Rs250 per day subject to a maxi- sal commission to refer a case for laws that date back to the 19th mum of Rs50,000 on officials fail- investigation by the Lokpal if there century and is seen as a potential ing in timely delivery of services. is evidence of corruption in delayed vote winner for the ruling Congress Officials said the draft bill delivery of services. party, which faces a general elec- would go back to the ministries They said the legislation would tion in just over a year’s time. of law, home affairs and personnel prove more effective in tackling The cabinet approved the bill in and training as it required fresh corruption at the grassroots than December, but it still faces opposi- paraphrasing. However, the bill the Lokpal bill, which was drafted Dancers pose with movie star Shah Rukh Khan’s wax figure during the unveiling of a travelling exhibit tion in parliament and has already need not go to the cabinet again after protests by civil society activ- featuring five wax figures of Bollywood’s top stars at Madame Tussauds in New York, yesterday. The undergone about 160 amendments. and can be directly tabled in par- ists led by social Anna Hazare. exhibit featuring wax figures of Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai and Hrithik Businesses fret that the bill will liament, they added. Once passed IANS raise project costs. The law could Roshan will be on display until July 12. oblige them to pay up to four times the market price for land in rural areas and twice the mar- ket price in urban areas, and give CBI slaps murder displaced people homes and jobs. Sonia Gandhi most popular woman: Survey It also requires four-fifths of all the landholders to agree to the sale charges on to a company before any land can NEW DELHI: Congress party Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J respectively, and Shabana Azmi for her entrepreneurial skills and be acquired. “The meeting is incon- Raja Bhaiyya chief Sonia Gandhi is the coun- Jayalalithaa. West Bengal Chief was at the 13th position. achievements. clusive,” said Parliamentary Affairs try’s most popular woman fol- Minister Mamata Banerjee was The survey which showcased Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar Minister Kamal Nath. “This is an LUCKNOW: The CBI yes- lowed by ICICI Bank Chief ranked at 20th position in the the views of young women, inter- was ranked at 15th position. important piece of legislation. We terday named former Uttar Executive Officer Chanda survey which was released on the estingly put Mary Kom, a female Vinita Bali, Managing Director, are trying to evolve as much con- Pradesh minister Raghuraj Kochhar, claimed a business sur- eve of International Women’s Day. boxer from Manipur at the eighth Britannia Industries, ranks 18th sensus as possible, if not unanimity.” Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiyya vey which was released yesterday. The survey, also positioned position. Saina Nehwal, who won followed by eminent Indian nov- The government wants parlia- as an accused in the murder of The countrywide survey was Indra Nooyi, Chairman and three international tournaments elist Shobha De, who is often ment to approve the bill during deputy superintendent of police conducted by the Associated CEO, PepsiCo, at the third posi- in badminton, achieved ninth known as India’s Jackie Collins, the current session, which ends on (DSP) Zia-ul-Haq, based on the Chambers of Commerce and tion, while the fourth position was rank in the survey. on the 19th position. May 10. However, the Trinamool complaint of his widow Parveen Industry India and Zee-Business, occupied by Kiran Mazumdar- Kiran Bedi was ranked 10th. The survey was conducted dur- Congress opposes the bill on Azad, as it filed four FIRs in the among 2,000 corporate employ- Shaw, Biocon Ltd Chairman Naina Lal Kidwai, country head ing January and February. About grounds that the government case, officials said. ees from 32 organisations and 200 and Managing Director. Shikha of HSBC ranks at 11 and Swati 55 percent of the survey respond- should not get involved in land This is in addition to the employees from other organisa- Sharma, Managing Director and Piramal, vice chairperson of ents were in the age bracket of 20 acquisition at all. Communist charges of criminal conspiracy, tions. They voted the two at the CEO, Axis Bank, was at the sixth Piramal Life Sciences Ltd ranks to 29 years, followed by 30 to 39 parties want the bill sent to a which the state police had slapped top from a list of 20 women. position. 12th, the survey said. years (26 percent), 40-49 years parliamentary standing commit- on Raja Bhaiyya last Sunday after Among the women politicians Bollywood actresses Aishwarya The survey also mentioned that (16 percent) and 50-59 years (2 tee for further consultation, given Parveen alleged that the former Sushma Swaraj was ranked Rai Bachchan and Vidya Balan Ekta Kapoor, the creative direc- percent) while those above 60 the large number of amendments. minister, an Independent legisla- at 16th position followed by were at fifth and seventh position, tor of Balaji Telefilms ranked 14th were about one percent. IANS REUTERS tor from Kunda, had conspired to kill her husband. Officials said that with the charges converted to murder Kerala minister Ganesh Kumar under section 302 of the IPC, the arrest of Raja Bhaiyya was Eat healthy, exercise to score well in exams now imminent and the CBI faces charges from wife team investigating the matter NEW DELHI: Overworked and stressed-out omega 6 and omega 3 which help vitalize the body could interrogate him and then THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Minister for Forest, Sports and school students, burning the midnight oil to pass by curbing stress. In addition, chocolate milk and arrest him. Cinema K B Ganesh Kumar has landed in fresh trouble after his wife the board exams with flying colours, can benefit lassi are also helpful as they provide the body with The Central Bureau of Yamini Thankachy complained against him of physically assaulting from these simple tips to enhance their perform- the necessary calories. Investigation (CBI) had late on her. Yamini met Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Wednesday ance — eat healthy and do light exercises. However, the fact remains that hours of sitting and Wednesday night taken over the and told him about the instances connected with the alleged affair According to nutrition experts and dieticians, con- reading notes do take a toll on the body and, if not sensational case and Thursday of Ganesh with a woman she knows well. Ganesh was recently suming fresh seasonal fruits and vegetable salads and taken care of, can lead to muscle cramps. Doctors began the probe into the killing in the news for allegedly being beaten up by his lover’s husband. breathing exercises while studying can go a long way advise light exercises and deep breathing methods of Haq and the Bilaspur village Yamini said she came across a “juicy SMS” sent by the woman to in helping students better concentrate during their in between the study sessions to keep the body fresh. headman Nanhe Yadav and his Ganesh Kumar. It was forwarded to the woman’s husband working marathon study sessions. “Take a 15-minute break and go to the balcony or ter- brother Suresh Yadav. in the Gulf. Reportedly, after receiving the SMS, the man rushed to “Students usually study at a stretch of four to race. Take a short stroll and get some fresh air. It will Four others — Rohit Singh, Ganesh Kumar’s house and manhandled him. Yamini alleged that five hours. If they follow a healthy diet during the freshen your mind and tackle fatigue,” Aggarwal said. Guddu Singh, Om Srivastava and she was physically assaulted by her husband after the incident. She exam days it can boost their concentration levels and “Keep the windows of the room that you are stud- Gulshan Yadav — have also been also sought medical assistance in a private hospital for the treat- reduce stress,” Deepika Aggarwal, head of dietetics ying in open for effective ventilation at all times,” accused in the Haq murder case. ment of her hand, which was twisted by Ganesh Kumar. She has at Apollo Hospital, said. she added. Other effective options are yoga and deep Following his name figuring in warned that she may take legal action under domestic violence act According to Aggarwal, foods like babycorn, oats, breathing. “Take short breaks and indulge in deep the FIR filed by Parveen, Raja and file for divorce. Later, Ganesh Kumar met the chief minister wholegrain bread and paneer, among others, have com- breathing at regular intervals. While doing so, you Bhaiyya had quit the one-year- and offered to resign from the cabinet. plex carbohydrates that release glucose very slowly and can always revise what you have learnt up till that old Akhilesh Yadav ministry. provide the body with energy over a sustained period. point,” Mathur said. While the chief minister has Go to Sri Lanka as Hanuman: Khurshid to Lalu “If you crave a midnight snack, grab some fresh veg- All these measures are however of no use if the so far parried questions on the gies and make a sandwich. It will not only satiate your youngsters don’t give up junk food. According to likelihood of the arrest of Raja NEW DELHI: An otherwise serious discussion in the Lok Sabha hunger but will also act as a fuel, helping you to carry doctors, aerated drinks, fried chicken and potatoes, Bhaiyya, he said the law will be yesterday on the human rights situation in Sri Lanka saw some on with your study session,” Aggarwal said. cheese and the like wreak havoc on the body and allowed to take its own course light moments when External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid According to Shashi Mathur, chief dietician at Sir should be eschewed, especially in the exam season. and that since the CBI had been asked RJD supremo Lalu Prasad to become ‘Hanuman’ and go to Ganga Ram hospital, seasonal fruits — either eaten The high sugar content affects concentration while handed over the case, it was for India’s southern neighbour. “Laluji you can become Hanuman,” raw or in the form of juices — as well as dryfruits the excess calories result in lethargy. the agency to act further. Khushid quipped when Lalu Prasad asked for an all-party parlia- can work wonders for the body and the brain. For Seema Jindal Jajodia, health food enthusiast Azad demanded that Raja mentary delegation to be sent to Sri Lanka. In the epic Ramayan, “Walnuts and almonds, soaked in water overnight, and founder of Nourish Organics, processed or fast Bhaiyya be arrested for his role Hanuman was sent by Ram to Lanka to look for Sita, who had can be had in the morning while fruit juices can be foods are a big no. “Fast food and processed foods in the killing of her husband. been abducted by Ravana. IANS had while studying,” Mathur said. These food prod- should be avoided especially when students are pre- IANS ucts are rich in antioxidants and fatty acids like paring for their exams,” Jajodia said. IANS FRIDAY 8 MARCH 2013 BUSINESS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 13

Gold prices edge Boosting capacity down as investors prefer riskier bets

LONDON: Gold edged lower yesterday as signs of a strength- ening US economy encouraged investors to take riskier bets, Shell to give up but speculation that central banks will stick to easy money policies in the near future put a floor under prices. Saudi gas search Gold prices have held in a narrow range for four sessions, as market participants question whether they should hold gold as Shale revolution luring energy firms a haven against easy money poli- cies at a time when encouraging KHOBAR/DUBAI: Royal Dutch government on development terms. US data and growing risk appe- Shell is set to pull out soon from “They didn’t reach an agreement tite have propelled stock markets a joint venture that has searched with Aramco and they withdrew,” to their highest levels since the for gas in Saudi Arabia’s Empty another industry source close to the 2008 financial crisis. Quarter for years, due to disagree- project said. “Investors are not really ments with the government over A spokesman for Shell declined to looking for safe havens at the terms, four industry sources famil- say whether the company had decided moment,” said Eugen Weinberg, iar with the matter said. to pull out of the SRAK joint venture, head of Commodities research The gas search has been a top pri- saying that talks with the govern- at Commerzbank. “Gold as infla- ority for Saudi Arabia as it strug- ment continued. “Shell is in regular tion protection should get more gles to keep pace with rapidly rising dialogue with officials at the Ministry demand from investors in the domestic demand for energy, but the of Petroleum and Mineral Resources second half of the year. Right shale revolution has opened up more and our joint venture partner Saudi now, the market participants are lucrative opportunities for energy Aramco,” he said. looking for more yield and they’re companies elsewhere. A Saudi industry official also said finding it in other asset classes At least three foreign firms have talks between Aramco and Shell were like equities,” he said. already abandoned their searches ongoing. Spot gold was down 0.1 per- for commercially viable gas deposits “Shell has not withdrawn and has cent at $1,581.86 an ounce at 1312 beneath the sea of sand dunes that not applied to withdraw,” the official GMT, while US gold futures for cover south east Saudi Arabia. said. April delivery were up 0.4 per- Shell has stuck it out longer in A withdrawal of Shell after cent to $1,581.50. its South Rub Al Khali Co (SRAK) nearly a decade partnering Aramco Recent strong US data, includ- joint venture with state-run Saudi in SRAK, would follows Italy’s Eni ing a better-than-expected jobs Aramco, after finding small quanti- and Spain’s Repsol abandoning their report on Wednesday, have ties of gas in the Kidan area. futile searches for gas in the Empty brightened the mood on the mar- But the relatively high cost, low Quarter in 2012. French oil major kets and lifted the Dow Jones return of developing the challeng- Total was initially a partner in the Industrial index over the past ing deposit in a country where gas Kidan project, however discouraged two sessions. Official US non- sales prices are fixed at a fraction of by the poor results the firm aban- farm payroll figures due today probable production costs looks set doned the project in 2008 selling its will be watched for further signs to drive Shell away too. 30 percent stake back to SRAK. of recovery in the world’s leading “Shell has been wanting to pull out Saudi Arabia has kept its vast and economy. REUTERS of the Empty Quarter for a while, highly profitable oil reserves off-lim- and now they have decided to take its to foreigners, but needs gas to help this step but it hasn’t been formalised cover domestic fuel demand and con- yet,” a Gulf-based industry source serve oil for export. It invited inves- familiar with the matter said. tors in 2003-2004 to find and produce Iraqi House okays Aramco’s insistence on buying the gas in the desert in Saudi Arabia’s gas from the international firms at southeast, known as Rub Al Khail. just $0.75 per million British thermal When the IOCs signed up to search $119.1bn budget units (mmbtu), at a time when gas the desert for gas, the global gas sup- buyers in east Asia are paying their ply outlook was tight and prospects BAGHDAD: Iraq’s parliament suppliers over $17/mmbtu, makes fur- for new finds limited. yesterday approved a $119.1bn ther foraging for gas very unattrac- But a boom in shale gas produc- budget for 2013 after weeks of tive for international oil companies tion across North America since then delay, but Kurdish representa- (IOCs). has radically altered the global gas tives and most members of the Two other industry sources with supply outlook for decades to come main Sunni-backed bloc did not Part of the LyondellBasell oil refinery is pictured after a press conference by Canada’s Minister of knowledge of the project said Shell and opened up many new prospects attend, MPs said. Natural Resources Joe Oliver in Houston, Texas, yesterday. The 268,000 barrel per day refinery is had decided to pull out after fail- for IOCs in other countries that are Parliament has struggled to boosting its capacity to process heavy Canadian crude oil by 115,000 bpd in an overhaul of a coking ing to reach agreement with the easier to tap. REUTERS pass even key legislation such as and a crude distillation unit under way. the budget due to political dis- putes that have deadlocked the body. “The vote was held today on all the articles of the budget,” Ali Shlah, an MP from Prime Qatar Exchange down by 0.26 percent this week Minister Nouri Al Maliki’s State of Law bloc said. There were 168 out of 325 DOHA: Qatar Exchange (QE) by Real Estate sector which YESTERDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS The industrial sector gained 0.38 the cancellation of President MPs present at the time of the index lost 22.36 points or 0.26 accounted for 21.46 percent. The points while insurance sector rose Mohammed Mursi’s decree calling vote, Shlah said, explaining that percent during this week to Industrials sector ranked third, QATAR: The index climbed 0.1 per- 0.64 points. parliamentary elections, forcing Kurdish MPs and about three- close at 8,506.22 points. accounting for 20.88 percent. The cent to 8,506 points. Meanwhile, Egypt’s Orascom a likely delay to polls due to start quarters of those from the secu- Trading value during the transaction numbers were also Telecom rebounded yester- in April. lar, Sunni backed Iraqiya bloc did week decreased by 25.11 percent led by the Banks and Financial KUWAIT: The index rose 0.3 per- day after a newspaper report In Dubai, renewed buying of not attend. to reach QR1.03bn compared Services sector. cent to 6,575 points. said Algeria was near to resolv- property-related stocks helped the MP Alaa Talabani said the to QR1.38bn. Trading volume A total of 20 companies of the ing a long-running dispute with emirate’s index climb 0.4 percent, Kurdish representatives stayed decreased by 34.88 percent to 42 listed companies ended this DUBAI: The index climbed 0.4 per- the Cairo-listed firm’s Algerian rebounding from Wednesday’s away because they consider the reach 20.06m shares as against week higher, while 20 fell and two cent to 1,882 points. unit Djezzy. Shares in Orascom four-week low. amount of money allocated in the 30.82m shares, while the number companies remain unchanged. Telecom jumped 7.6 percent to Investors have booked gains budget to pay foreign oil compa- of transactions fell by 32.08 per- QNB led trading value during the ABU DHABI: The index fell 1 per- a three-week high. They had since Dubai hit a 29-month high nies operating in autonomous cent to reach 11,889 transactions week accounting for 16.56 percent cent to 2,971 points. slumped to seven-week low on in late February. Shares in Dubai’s Kurdistan to be insufficient — a against previous week’s 17,504. of the total trading value, followed Wednesday after the company bellwether Emaar Properties long-running dispute between the Market capitalisation rose by by Industries Qatar with 11.41 OMAN: The index slipped 0.1 per- announced a widening fourth- gained 1.1 percent. Builder region and Baghdad. 0.05 percent to reach QR466.37bn percent. cent to 5,993 points. quarter net loss. Arabtec snapped a five-session And Iraqiya is at odds with as compared to QR466.13bn at the The yesterday bourse added Algeria will sign an agreement losing streak, closing 3.9 percent Maliki over its accusations end of previous week. 10.97 points or 0.13 percent to BAHRAIN: The index climbed 0.2 next week with Orascom’s par- higher. against him of authoritarianism The Banks and Financial advance to 8,506.22 points from percent at 1,100 points. ent company Vimpelcom regard- Banks weighed on the neigh- and sectarianism. Services sector led trading value 8,495.25 on Wednesday. ing Djezzy, an Algerian newspaper bouring Abu Dhabi index, which Rafa Al Essawi, a leading Sunni during the week accounting for The volume of the shares EGYPT: The index rose 2 percent reported. Traders in Cairo said fell 1 percent. The market declined and Iraqiya member who served 38.25 percent of the total trad- traded increased to 5,367,123 to 5,366 points. the agreement could pave the 2.4 percent this week, down from as finance minister, announced ing value followed by Industrials from 4,846,226 on Wednesday and way for Algeria to buy a stake in Feb. 27’s 40-month peak. First his resignation at an anti-govern- sector which accounted for 24.03 the value of shares decreased to to QR53.40, Doha Insurance Djezzy. Cairo’s index rose 2 per- Gulf Bank dropped 4.9 percent ment protest earlier this month. percent. The Consumer Goods QR234m from QR336m. gained 2.76 percent to QR29.80 cent, climbing for a second day after reaching its ex-dividend Shlah said the budget con- and Services sector ranked third Among the top gainers were and Qatar Navigation up by 1.25 since Tuesday’s 2013 low as bar- date. Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank fell tains additions from the ver- with 9.58 percent. Qatar National Bank (QNB), percent to QR64.60. gain hunters returned. 1.7 percent. sion approved by the cabinet last The trading volume was also Qatar Insurance, Doha Insurance The Banking and Financial A possible delay in upcom- In Kuwait, the index gained 0.3 October, including salaries for led by the Banks and Financial and Qatar Navigation. QNB was sector index up 0.41 points while ing parliamentary elections also percent, rising to a near 25-month anti-Al Qaeda Sahwa militiamen. Services with 38.79 percent of up 0.83 percent to QR133.20, Consumer Goods and Services boosted market sentiment. high. AFP the total traded volume, followed Qatar Insurance rose 1.33 percent sector index added 0.22 points. Egyptian court ordered THE PENINSULA/REUTERS

DP World sells Hong Kong assets for $742m Etisalat expects $9.4bn revenue in 2013 DUBAI: Ports operator DP presence and seeking to redeploy Kong Limited (ATL) to a unit DUBAI: Etisalat, the Gulf’s No. years as it took write downs of revenue of between $9.24bn and World Limited is selling its funds in fast-growing markets. of Australian warehouse opera- 2 telecom operator, expects 2013 $1.6bn on troubled foreign units $9.42bn. Etisalat does not nor- stakes in two container termi- “We believe Hong Kong will tor Goodman Group for $463m revenue of up to $9.4bn, accord- and tougher competition at home mally provide a profit or revenue nals and a logistics centre in continue to be a very interesting in cash. ing to a presentation the com- and abroad also weighed on the outlook to the stock market. Hong Kong for $742m as part of market. However, our presence The firm, which operates more pany gave to analysts, with the bottom line. The company did not provide a a rejig of assets in favour of fast- was small relative to the mar- than 60 terminals across six con- former monopoly also looking to Etisalat’s 2012 profit was precise profit forecast in the pres- growing emerging markets. ket,” Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, tinents, is also selling its 55.2 consolidate its smaller assets. Dh6.74bn ($1.84bn), down 24 entation, but does warn margins It is the biggest asset sale by chairman of DP World said in a percent stake in Asia Container This consolidation in what it percent from a 2009 peak of will be under pressure, with earn- the world’s third-largest port statement to the Nasdaq Dubai Terminal Ltd, which operates terms “fragmented markets” Dh8.84bn. Yet revenue has ings before interest, tax, deprecia- operator since it offloaded most bourse yesterday. Asia Container Terminal 8 West, could be through mergers, acqui- grown over this period, reach- tion and amortization (EBITDA) of its Australian business more As part of the deal, DP World to Hutchison Port Holdings Trust, sitions or asset sales, the docu- ing a record high of Dh32.95bn slated to be 49-51 percent of rev- than two years ago. will sell 75 percent of its stakes in a unit of conglomerate Hutchison ment states. ($8.97bn) last year. This was up enue this year, compared with 51 DP World, one of the more prof- container terminals CSX World Whampoa Ltd for $279m. The UAE’s largest listed com- 2.2 percent from a year earlier. percent in 2012. itable units of debt-laden Dubai Terminals Hong Kong Limited, Hutchison Whampoa, a ports- pany, which has operations in The company expects revenue to Capital expenditure is expected World, has been selling assets which operates berth 3 of the to-telecoms group, is owned by 15 countries in the Middle East, grow 3-5 percent in 2013, accord- to be 14-16 percent of revenue, globally, exiting markets where Kwai Chung Container Terminal, Asia’s richest man Li Ka-shing. Africa and Asia, has suffered a ing to the presentation. up from 13 percent last year, the it does not have a significant and ATL Logistics Centre Hong REUTERS sustained profit slump in recent This would lead to full-year document showed. REUTERS FRIDAY 8 MARCH 2013 14 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS Qatar’s female finance leaders to get new forum

DOHA: A new forum to enable members who hold high level and accountancy in Qatar, a “We are delighted to develop women in senior roles within finance jobs in leading organisa- forum would provide a welcome the idea and provide a forum Qatar’s finance and accounting tions such as Qatar Petroleum, opportunity for their voices to where female finance profes- Bulgaria abandons Russia-Greece pipeline project sector to meet and discuss key Ecovert Qatar, RasGas, be heard on a range of critical sionals could discuss a range of issues will be launched today Qatargas and global account- issues. We very much look for- issues, bringing different per- SOFIA: Bulgaria’s outgoing parliament yesterday confirmed a govern- — International Women’s Day. ing firms Deloitte and Ernst & ward to meeting with a range spectives to a number of sub- ment decision to pull out of the long-stalled Burgas Alexandroupolis oil The Qatar Women in Finance Young will meet in the next two of outstanding female finance jects. It is fitting that we have pipeline project. and Accounting forum (QWFA), weeks to discuss the QWFA’s professionals in the coming been able to launch this forum A total 115 lawmakers in the 240-seat legislature voted to throw out a 2007 is an initiative of ACCA (the objectives and look at potential months to look at a number of on International Women’s Day, agreement with Russia and Greece for the 280km pipeline meant to bring Association of Chartered future activities. key subjects — and I am sure which marks the economic, Russian oil to Greece via Bulgaria. Certified Accountants) in the Deepa Chandrashekar, a that our discussions will make political and social achieve- Twenty-five lawmakers voted against the move, and one abstained. Middle East to provide a plat- senior finance professional at a real contribution to the future ments of women. ACCA looks The outgoing right-wing government had already suggested abandoning form for female finance leaders Qatar Petroleum, said: “Given success of the finance profession forward to participate in the the project in late 2011 due to environmental concerns and doubts about its to talk about a wide range of there are a growing number in our country.” forum and support its work and economic viability, and with its partners still keen on it, Bulgaria has now topics. of women working in senior Ritu Nanda, Head of ACCA activities in future.” pulled out unilaterally. AFP A working committee of and influential roles in finance for Oman and Qatar, said: THE PENINSULA

Petronas’ profits dip Oil prices rise as dealers eye weaker greenback Euro rallies after ECB holds interest rates at record low

LONDON: Oil prices rose in oil prices found some direction Ben Bernanke told Congress this New York yesterday as deal- and climbed higher on Thursday week that unemployment remains ers eyed the weaker dollar ... as interest rates remained the biggest challenge to the US and upbeat US data, but Brent unchanged, as widely expected,” economy. The oil market had slipped on the eve of steep said Sucden analyst Myrto Sokou. fallen on Wednesday after the US spending cutbacks and non- “It seems that the oil market Department of Energy revealed farm payrolls figures. gets positioned ahead of the US that American crude stockpiles New York’s main contract, West non-farm payroll (NFP) figures surged by more than eight times Texas Intermediate (WTI) light tomorrow, especially following the the expected amount, indicating sweet crude for April gained 79 recent robust US employment fig- weak demand in the world’s top cents to $91.22 a barrel. ures that increased risk appetite consumer. Brent North Sea crude for and boosted market sentiment.” The DoE had announced that delivery in April fell six cents to New York crude won support crude reserves soared by 3.8 mil- $111 per barrel in late afternoon after government data showed lion barrels in the week ending deals, erasing earlier gains. that new claims for US unem- March 1. That was far more than Brent was also held back by ployment benefits fell last week market expectations for a modest news of improving supplies as sup- to 344,000, in line with the recent gain of 500,000 barrels, according ply resumed from the Buzzard oil trend after the previous week’s to analysts polled by Dow Jones field and a key pipeline returned spike higher. Newswires. to service. Claims, an indicator of the The Bank of Japan kept its pol- In foreign exchange deals, the pace of layoffs across the coun- icy unchanged as expected, await- euro rose as high as $1.3117 after try, fell by 22,000 in the week to ing a new leader who is seen to the European Central Bank held February 23 from the previous favour bolder measures to try to eurozone interest rates at a record week’s revised 366,000. end deflation. low 0.75 percent, in line with mar- Concerns were, meanwhile, The Bank of Japan may intro- ket expectations. It later pulled mounting yesterday that the duce new stimulus measures at back slightly to stand at $1.3094. “sequester” federal spending its next meeting on April 3-4, The weaker greenback makes cuts expected to come into effect when Asian Development Bank A general view shows a Petronas petrol station in Putrajaya. Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), Malaysia’s dollar-denominated crude cheaper Friday will cause a spike in layoffs President Haruhiko Kuroda, a state oil firm, will focus this year on increasing domestic production after posting a 45 percent year-on-year for buyers using stronger curren- by government contractors and vocal advocate of aggressive eas- drop in fourth quarter net profit. The country’s only Fortune 500 company, which contributes nearly half of cies, and this tends to stimulate temporary government employ- ing, is expected to have taken over Malaysia’s budget revenues, said earnings for the quarter ending December 31 fell to 8.7bn ringgit ($2.8bn) oil demand and prices. “Crude ees. Federal Reserve Chairman as governor. AFP/REUTERS from 15.9bn ringgit a year earlier.

QATARI MARKET Bond Coupon Maturity Currency Mid Price Yield Moodys S&P Global bank group warns Obama expands search Qatar Govt 5.15% 4/9/2014 USD 104.63 0.82 % Aa2 AA Qatar Govt 3.125% 1/20/2017 USD 106.00 1.52 % Aa2 AA over too much liquidity Qatar Govt 6.55% 4/9/2019 USD 124.75 2.19 % Aa2 AA for allies to pass budget Qatar Govt 5.25% 1/20/2020 USD 117.63 2.45 % Aa2 AA WASHINGTON: An influ- together, the more excesses and Qatar Govt 4.5% 1/20/2022 USD 112.63 2.88 % Aa2 AA ential group of leading world distortions are being accumulated WASHINGTON: US President Qatar Govt 9.75% 6/15/2030 USD 172.50 3.93 % Aa2 AA banks warned yesterday that in the financial system. An even- Barack Obama expanded his Qatar Govt 6.4% 1/20/2040 USD 131.25 4.40 % Aa2 AA central banks are pumping out tual unwinding of these excesses fledgling search for Republican too much easy money and mar- will become a destabilising risk allies on a possible deficit- Qatar Govt 5.75% 1/20/2042 USD 121.75 4.41 % Aa2 AA kets risk becoming dangerously event.” reduction bargain when he Qatari Diar 3.5% 7/21/2015 USD 105.13 1.30 % Aa2 AA addicted to ultra-low interest The IIF said the US Dow hosted lunch yesterday for Qatari Diar 5% 7/21/2020 USD 115.13 2.72 % Aa2 AA rates. Jones Industrial Average’s had Paul Ryan, one of the House of Comqat 5% 11/18/2014 USD 105.63 1.60 % A1 A- The Institute of International hit an all-time high this week Representatives’ leading fiscal Comqat 3.375% 4/11/2017 USD 104.69 2.17 % A1 A- Finance, which groups 450 banks, more because of relaxed interna- conservatives. said if central banks continue to tional monetary conditions than Obama’s new engagement with QIB 3.856% 10/7/2015 USD 104.63 2.01 % NR NR flood money into the global econ- thanks to any recovery in the real opposition members of Congress, QNB 3.125% 11/16/2015 USD 103.50 1.79 % Aa3 A+ omy then any future bid to get it economy. something not seen during his QNB 3.375% 2/22/2017 USD 104.69 2.13 % Aa3 A+ under control could itself desta- The group also said that major first term as president, is “a hope- Doha Bank 3.5% 3/14/2017 USD 104.50 2.32 % A2 A- bilise the financial system. central banks are doing “what- ful sign. I think something will Qtel 3.375% 10/14/2016 USD 105.63 1.76 % A2 A “Much of the recovery so far ever it takes” to stabilize markets come of it,” House Speaker John Qtel 7.875% 6/10/2019 USD 130.81 2.52 % A2 A has... been heavily reliant on ‘easy and boost growth because neces- Boehner told reporters. money’ conditions fostered by sary reforms are being stalled In often acrimonious talks, Qtel 4.75% 2/16/2021 USD 111.63 3.09 % A2 A central banks,” the IIF said, in a by political deadlock in many Obama and Boehner, an Ohio Qtel 5% 10/19/2025 USD 111.00 3.89 % A2 A statement, countries. Republican, failed over the past Rasgas 5.5% 9/30/2014 USD 106.88 1.02 % Aa3 A “These conditions — quanti- IIF deputy managing direc- two years to reach a long-term Rasgas 5.832% 9/30/2016 USD 108.13 3.39 % Aa3 A tative easing, very low interest tor Hung Tran said that central deal to trim at least $4,000bn in Rasgas 5.298% 9/30/2020 USD 111.63 3.53 % Aa3 A rates — cannot last forever, but bankers should be aware of “the deficits over 10 years. the risk is that financial markets unintended consequences of their Trying a new tack, Obama took SOVEREIGNS have become addicted to them,” it actions” and make clear how they a dozen Senate Republicans to Bond PDA* Maturity Currency Mid Price Yield Moodys S&P warned. “The longer central bank expect to adjust monetary policy dinner on Wednesday to launch a Abu Dhabi Govt 5.5% 4/8/2014 USD 105.50 0.36 % Aa2 AA liquidity is relied on to hold things over the long term. AFP dialogue he hopes might end with a broad deal to reduce deficits. Abu Dhabi Govt 6.75% 4/8/2019 USD 126.50 2.09 % Aa2 AA Obama yesterday lunched at Paul Ryan is escorted into the White Dubai Govt 6.7% 10/5/2015 USD 110.75 2.35 % NR NR the White House with Ryan of House to attend a luncheon with US Dubai Govt 4.9% 5/2/2017 USD 107.63 2.93 % NR NR Wisconsin, who spent much of President Barack Obama, yesterday. Dubai Govt 7.75% 10/5/2020 USD 125.50 3.84 % NR NR last year bashing the Democratic Dubai Govt 6.45% 5/2/2022 USD 118.38 4.03 % NR NR UK coal mine to close after fire president’s fiscal policies when Ryan was the Republican vice Committee, spoke in an inter- Qatar Govt 4% 1/20/2015 USD 105.63 0.93 % Aa2 AA LONDON: Britain’s largest by Coalfield Resources, said on presidential candidate. view on MSNBC just ahead of Bahrain Govt 6.273% 11/22/2018 USD 115.44 3.28 % NR BBB coal mine will close permanently February 25 that its permanent Having lost November’s elec- the lunch. Bahrain Govt 5.5% 3/31/2020 USD 110.13 3.85 % NR BBB with the loss of at least 550 jobs closure was possible. tion to Obama and Vice President Next week, Ryan and his Egypt Govt 5.75% 4/29/2020 USD 93.00 7.01 % B3 /*- B- due to a fire that has burned “The 650 (strong) workforce Joe Biden, Ryan has resumed his Senate Democratic counterpart, Morocco Govt 4.5% 10/5/2020 EUR 105.75 3.63 % NR BBB- ferociously for two weeks, mine has already been put at risk of job as chairman of the House Patty Murray, will float compet- *Periodic Distribution Amount owner Coalfield Resources said. redundancy, although a small, core Budget Committee, where he is ing budget blueprints for 2014 IMPORTANT NOTE: Coalfield Resources shares were team will remain on site to safely in a position to chart his party’s that could become the platform Published by HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, P O Box 57, Doha, Qatar which down 10 percent at 4.35 pence on secure the mine over the coming course on fiscal policy. for Obama to negotiate an elusive is licensed and regulated by Qatar Central Bank and Jersey Financial Services the London Stock Exchange yes- months,” UK Coal said in a state- Representative Chris Van “grand bargain” for significant Commission. Information quoted is from publicly available sources or proprietary terday. The closure of the Daw ment yesterday. UK Coal spokes- Hollen of Maryland, who joined deficit reduction over the next data and subject to change. HSBC accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising Mill Colliery in Warwickshire man Andrew Mackintosh said the Obama and Ryan at the White decade. out of the use of all or part of this material. This information is general and does not after 47 years of mining is a blow company expected to find jobs for House lunch, said: “The more In recent days, some prominent take into account individual circumstances, objectives or needs. The price of bonds can and does fluctuate. The secondary market for bonds may not provide significant to Britain’s coal industry as it 50 to 100 Daw Mill employees at avenues of communication you Republicans, such as Senator liquidity or may trade based on prevailing market conditions. Past performance is not adjusts to greener government other mines within the company. have open, the more opportunity Lindsey Graham of South Carolina a reliable indicator of future performance. You should consider these matters and policy and vies with cheap imports The closure is the second recent there is to resolve differences. and former Florida Governor Jeb consult your financial advisor prior to making any investment decisions. from Colombia, Russia and the blow to an industry battling cheap Obviously, it’s no guarantee that Bush, have expressed an openness United States. imports and greener government we’ll get there, but you’re guaran- to tax increases to help control The mine has been closed since policy. Hargreaves Services said in teed not to get there if you don’t annual deficits contributing to a fire broke out 540m underground December it would close its cen- have these conversations going.” national debt that has skyrock- on February 22. UK Coal, the tury-old Maltby pit and cut 540 Van Hollen of Maryland, the eted to $16.7 trillion. operator of the mine part-owned jobs. REUTERS top Democrat on House Budget REUTERS FRIDAY 8 MARCH 2013 MARKET www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 15

QE Indices Summary WORLD STOCK INDICES GOLD & SILVER EXCHANGE QE Index 8,506.22 0.13 % QE Total Return Index 11,852.74 0.13 % RATE QE Al Rayan Islamic Index 2,570.6 0.19 % QE All Share Index 2,116.47 0.30 % INDEX Day’s Close Pt Chg % Chg Year High Year Low QE All Share Banks & Financial 2,036.11 0.41 % GOLD Buying Selling Services All Ordinaries 5123.134 -7.753 -0.15 5143.4 4664.6 QE All Share Consumer Goods & 5,028.03 0.22 % QR185.8601 US$ ...... QR 3.6305 QR 3.6500 Services Cac 40 Index/D 3793.05 19.29 0.51 3809 3600.81 UK ...... QR 5.4477 QR 5.5237 QE All Share Industrials 2,808.71 0.38 % SILVER QE All Share Insurance 1,967.94 0.64 % Dj Indu Average 14296.24 42.47 0.3 14320.7 12035.1 QR 3.4082 Euro ...... QR 4.7114 QR 4.7769 QE All Share Real Estate 1,621.74 0.63 % CA$ ...... QR 3.5093 QR 3.5787 Egypt Cma Gn Idx 1026.29 32.57 3.28 999.95 312.38 QE All Share Telecoms 1,129.33 0.03 % Swiss Fr ...... QR 3.8218 QR 3.8758 QE All Share Transportation 1,409.82 0.34 % Hang Seng Inde/D 22771.44 -6.4 -0.03 23944.74 22445.34 Yen ...... QR 0.0383 QR 0.0391 QE Market Summary Comparison Aus$ ...... QR 3.7060 QR 3.7786 Iseq Overall/D 3843.21 17.18 0.45 3885.68 3396.67 CRUDE OIL Today Previous day Ind Re ...... QR 0.0661 QR 0.0674 07-03-2013 06-03-2013 Karachi 100 In/D 17992.91 -7.54 -0.04 18312.65 16036.31 Index 8,506.22 8,495.25 BRENT Pak Re ...... QR 0.0368 QR 0.0375 Change 10.97 14.90 Nikkei 225 Index 11968.08 35.81 0.3 11933.82 10398.61 Peso ...... QR 0.0885 QR 0.0903 % 0.13 0.18 $111.15 SL Re ...... QR 0.0284 QR 0.0289 YTD% 1.76 1.63 S&P 500 Index/D 1541.46 1.67 0.11 1545.25 1266.74 DUBAI Taka ...... QR 0.0457 QR 0.0466 Volume 5,367,123 4,846,226 Straits Times/D 3298.54 6.73 0.2 3319.19 3160.83 Nep Re ...... QR 0.0413 QR 0.0421 Value (QAR) 234,550,281.55 336,884,069.00 $109.38 Trades 3,192 3,130 SA Rand ...... QR 0.3937 QR 0.4015 Straits Times/D 2989.31 24.69 0.83 3035.78 2657.77 Up 21 | Down 18 | Unchanged 01

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BUYING HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FURNITURE We buy all kinds of used household items & electronics. We do local mooving household items. Please contact: 55878123 APOLLO FURNITURE Salwa Road. Tel: 44689522 (3 Lines) www.apollofurnitureonline.com BUYING SECONDHAND ITEMS A/Cs, Bedroom Sets, Scrap A/Cs, Refrigerators. Bedroom Fixing ARTIFACTS OF ARABIA and House Shifting. Solid Wood Furniture, Antiques, Art & Decor. Please contact: Samim - 33281360/70615159 Call David: 55614573 www.artifactsofarabia.com FRIDAY 8 MARCH 2013 18 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com CLASSIFIEDS

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TOKYO: Tokyo’s bid for the at Indian Wells 2020 Summer Olympics enjoys “strong” government, business and public support, IOC vice Nadal faces toughest comeback test president Craig Reedie said yes- erday at the end of a four-day inspection tour. INDIAN WELLS, California: pulled out of his scheduled semi- Indian Wells ATP and WTA “We have been hugely impressed Rafael Nadal faces the toughest final against Murray with left by the quality of bid presentations Results yesterday from the first day of the test yet in his injury return as knee trouble. by the bid committee. Across the ATP Masters and WTA BNP Paribas Open (x the ATP Masters on the hard “All I can do is all the right board, it has been excellent in denotes seeded player): courts of Indian Wells brings things to be ready,” Nadal said every way,” the former head of the “big four” of men’s tennis after a light-hearted exhibition Women’s singles First Round the British Olympic Association together again. in New York on Monday. Simona Halep (ROM) bt Lauren Davis (USA) told a news conference. Not since last year’s Wimbledon “I really hope that the knee will 6-2, 6-0 Reedie was heading a 14-mem- have world No. 1 Novak Djokovic, go well. I don’t know how well, but Mallory Burdette (USA) bt Jill Craybas (USA) ber team from the International Roger Federer, Andy Murray and the knee will give me the chance 6-3, 6-1 Olympic Committee evaluation Nadal all been entered in the to compete. I know the knee isn’t Johanna Larsson (SWE) bt Timea Babos commission tasked with scruti- same tournament. 100 percent better yet.” (HUN) 6-7 (5/7), 6-2, 6-0 nising bids by Tokyo, Madrid and Nadal, who won the Indian Nadal, seeded fifth, could meet Francesca Schiavone of Italy hits a return against Flavia Pennetta of Italy Istanbul for the multi-billion dol- Chanelle Scheepers (RSA) bt Kristina during the BNP Paribas Open tennis in Indian Wells, California, USA, Wells title in 2007 and 2009, will defending champion and second Mladenovic (FRA) 6-4, 6-1 lar sporting extravaganza. be under the fiercest scrutiny as seed Federer in the quarter-finals. yesterday. “We have witnessed the strong the fifth-seeded Spaniard con- To get that far Federer could Ksenia Pervak (KAZ) bt Zheng Jie (CHN) government support which the tinues his return from a seven- have to get through a re-match of 6-1, 6-2 bid enjoys,” Reedie said, citing month injury absence that kept last year’s final against American Silvia Soler (ESP) bt Vania King (USA) 6-7 Kuznetsova advances the presence of Prime Minister him out of last year’s US Open John Isner in the fourth round. (7/9), 6-2, 6-1 Shinzo Abe and his ministers in and prevented him from defend- World No. 1 Djokovic and No. Olga Govortsova (BLR) bt Mandy Minella some presentations. ing his Olympic gold. 3 Murray are on a semi-final col- (LUX) 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 INDIAN WELLS, California: yesterday, Spaniard Silvia Soler Abe also hosted a dinner at a His February appearance at lision course. Djokovic, riding a Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) bt Andrea Svetlana Kuznetsova contin- Espinosa battled past American plush guest house near Akasaka Vina del Mar, Chile, marked 13-match unbeaten streak in Hlavackova (CZE) 6-3, 6-1 ued her encouraging resur- Vania King 6-7, 6-2, 6-1 while Palace on Wednesday night for his first tournament since a 2013, vanquished Murray in the Lara Arruabarrena-Vecino (ESP) vs Sesil gence from an injury-hampered Kazakhstan’s Ksenia Pervak the IOC inspectors, also attended shock second-round exit from Australian Open final in January Karatantcheva (KAZ) 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 2012 campaign with a 6-3, 6-1 brushed aside Zheng Jie of China by Japanese medalists from last Wimbledon, after which he was and has since claimed the title in demolition of Czech Andrea 6-1 6-2. year’s London Olympics and Shahar Peer (ISR) bt Marina Erakovic (NZL) idled by his left knee injury. Dubai. Hlavackova in the BNP Paribas Qualifier Mallory Burdette was Paralympics. 6-3, 6-4 Nadal, whose 2012 French Open The Serb is seeking a third Open first round yesterday. elated after beating wildcard and The team will travel to Madrid victory was his 11th Grand Slam Indian Wells crown after victories Anabel Medina Garrigues (ESP) bt Casey The Russian, whose world rank- fellow American Jill Craybas 6-3 on March 18 for a similar evalu- title, reached the final at Vina in 2008 and 2011. Dellacqua (AUS) 6-1, 6-3 ing has plummeted to 46th from 6-1. ation tour full of presentations del Mar and went on to claim Murray hasn’t played since fall- Maria Sanchez (USA) bt Olga Puchkova a career-high second, swept past Meanwhile, former French and visits to existing and planned clay court titles at Sao Paulo and ing to Djokovic in a grinding four- (RUS) 6-3, 6-3 Hlavackova after converting all Open champion Francesca facilities for 2020, followed by Acapulco. set final at Melbourne. However, Lourdes Dominguez Lino (ESP) bt Grace Min five of her break point chances at Schiavone defeated fellow Italian another to Istanbul a week later. But even he admits he doesn’t the Scot could overtake Federer (USA) 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Flavia Pennetta 7-5, 6-1 to book a AFP know how his knee will respond to at No. 2 in the world rankings if Lesia Tsurenko (UKR) bt Ayumi Morita (JPN) “I’m happy to be back on the clash with second-seeded Maria the rigors of a hard court Masters he reaches the final. Fourth seed 6-1, 6-2 court, this is the main thing,” Sharapova. event, where the field features 49 David Ferrer, who has edged Kuznetsova, 27, told reporters Schiavone, the 2010 Roland Blake to race in Francesca Schiavone (ITA) bt Flavia of the top 50 players in the world. ahead of fellow Spaniard Nadal after booking a place in the sec- Garros winner, improved to 5-2 Pennetta (ITA) 7-5, 6-1 The last time Nadal played a in the world rankings, lies in the ond round against 18th-seeded against Pennetta, who has only Shanghai: IAAF hard court event was at the 2012 bottom half of the draw with Christina McHale (USA) bt Tsvetana Pironkova Serb Jelena Jankovic. recently returned from wrist sur- Masters in Miami, where he Federer and Nadal. AFP (BUL) 6-3, 6-4 In other first-round matches gery. AGENCIES PARIS: World 100m champion and Olympic silver medallist Yohan Blake has been lined up to run in the Diamond League Tennis announces new measures against doping meeting in Shanghai in May, the International Association of LONDON: Tennis is to introduce bio- working group (TADP) this week. The ITF “The players have been clear that they tennis and administered by the ITF. Athletics Federations (IAAF) logical passports for players this year said there was unanimous support for the support increased investment in anti- “The implementation of the Athlete said yesterday. to help in the fight against doping, the introduction of the passport, which is used doping and we feel that this is the most Biological Passport is an important step “Returning to China will bring International Tennis Federation (ITF) to detect variances in biological make-up effective way to show the world that tennis in the evolution of the Tennis Anti-Doping good memories for me. It was in announced yesterday. that might indicate doping and has been is a clean sport.” Programme as it provides us with a great China that I won my first major Several top players on the men’s tour, introduced in cycling. The introduction of the Athlete tool in the fight against doping in our international medal as a junior including Swiss great Roger Federer and “The ATP has always rigorously Biological Passport will require the TADP sport,” ITF President Francesco Ricci athlete at the 2006 IAAF World US Open champion Andy Murray, have supported the Tennis Anti-Doping to increase the number of blood tests every Bitti said. Junior Championships,” Blake gone public with their belief that more Programme (TADP) and believes that year. In addition, the working group also “We also hope to have increased sup- was quoted as saying on iaaf.org. time and money needs to be devoted to the move toward the Athlete Biological recommended an overall increase in the port from the national anti-doping agen- “Competing in the Samsung keeping tennis free from drug cheats. Passport is the appropriate step for tennis amount of testing, especially outside cies around the world who need to do their Diamond League in Shanghai will The announcement comes after a meet- at this time,” said ATP executive chairman competitions, with additional funding part if we are to win this battle and make afford me the opportunity to once ing of the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme and president Brad Drewett. provided by all the governing bodies in our programme more effective.” AFP again experience the truly mag- nificent hospitality of the Chinese people. I am looking forward to returning and competing well at the 200m distance.” Blake, 23, announced earlier this week that he will compete Wozniacki backs France aim to bounce back in the opening Diamond League meeting in Doha on May 10. The MARCOUSSIS, France: Les Bleus, however, have the “You’ve got to make your own Shanghai event comes eight days France coach Philippe Saint- psychological advantage of know- luck. We didn’t face up to the sit- later. AFP struggling McIlroy Andre yesterday said that he ing that they have only lost once uation in the first three matches. would take any victory against to Ireland in their last 13 Tests We’ve got to score when we’re INDIAN WELLS, California: from his wisdom tooth. Asked Ireland -- no matter what the -- the Irish’s Grand Slam victory playing well, concede fewer points Bolt to compete Having had her own fair share of what is was like to date a fellow score -- to salvage the coun- in 2009 -- which could help them when we’re not (and) be better knocks in recent months while ‘high-profile’ athlete, Wozniacki try’s disastrous Six Nations avoid a damaging fourth consecu- defensively.” at Cayman struggling for form on the ten- replied: “To be honest, we’ve been campaign. tive defeat. “Against England, when we nis court, Caroline Wozniacki in the media spotlight so long sep- France, rooted to the bottom “The French team’s role is scored, we weren’t aggressive International sprang to the defence of her golf- arately, it’s nothing new. of the table in their worst start to win and win well but in our enough in the first line of defence. ing boyfriend Rory McIlroy in “We’ve gotten so used to it, we to the tournament since 1982 situation, we’d take a 3-0 vic- We missed a lot of first tack- PARIS: Sprint legend Usain his time of trouble yesterday. don’t really pay attention any- and in danger of landing their tory,” Saint-Andre told a news les. We’ve worked on that to be Bolt is to run at the Cayman McIlroy, golf’s world number more - unless it’s a rumour like first wooden spoon since 1957, conference after announcing the tighter against Ireland. We’ve got Invitational meeting on the one, told a news conference in the one the other day that we’ve travel to Dublin to play Ireland starting XV for the match at to learn to win matches again.” Cayman Islands, the Jamaican Miami earlier in the day that broken up. Oh really? Thanks for tomorrow. Landsdowne Road. AFP athlete and the International he had been wrong to walk off letting me know.” Association of Athletics mid-round at last week’s Honda Earlier in the day, McIlroy was Federations (IAAF) said Classic and admitted his tooth- asked if off-course issues, perhaps Squash: Doha Junior Open yesterday. ache was not bad enough to justify related to his girlfriend, had ham- The Olympic champion in the quitting the tournament. pered his focus on tournament Action from the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay “I think Rory did a really great golf. Doha Junior Open from Beijing and London did not job at the press conference,” “No, not at all. I’ve read what’s squash tournament divulge at which event he would Danish former world number one been written and just because I compete but he said that he was of Qatar Squash Wozniacki told reporters while have a bad day on the golf course looking forward to the meeting on Federation at preparing for the BNP Paribas and Caroline loses a match in May 8. AFP Open at Indian Wells. Malaysia, it doesn’t mean that Khalifa International “He said what he had to say. He we’re breaking up,” he said with Tennis and Squash NBA Results Complex yesterday. was honest. Now he’s got to go out a laugh. Brooklyn 99 Charlotte 78 The semi-finals will there this week and hopefully play “It’s sport, and I’d rather keep Cleveland 104 Utah 101 some good golf.” my private life as private as pos- be played today at Boston 83 Indiana 81 McIlroy, who is competing this sible. Everything on that front is 5.30pm, while the week in the elite WGC-Cadillac great and I’m looking forward to finals will take place Atlanta 107 Philadelphia 96 Championship at Doral, admit- seeing her next week when she tomorrow at 7.00pm. Miami 97 Orlando 96 ted to reporters that he had erred gets to Miami.” The tournament is NY Knicks 87 Detroit 77 in withdrawing from last week’s Wozniacki would dearly love to an Asian Squash Memphis 91 Portland 85 event at PGA National. arrive in Miami after a successful Federation Junior LA Lakers 108 New Orleans 102 “Obviously I’ve had a lot of time fortnight at Indian Wells, having Super Series Silver Minnesota 87 Washington 82 to think about it,” the 23-year-old seen her world ranking drop from event and a World Dallas 112 Houston 108 Northern Irishman said. number one to 10 over the past Squash Federation San Antonio 101 Chicago 83 “I realised pretty quickly that it year. Last month, she suffered one (WSF) World Junior wasn’t the right thing to do. of her worst career defeats when Toronto 98 Phoenix 71 Circuit competition. “No matter how bad I was she bowed out of the Malaysia LA Clippers 117 Milwaukee 101 Competitions are playing, I should have stayed out Open to 186th-ranked Chinese Golden State 87 Sacramento 83 there. I should have tried to shoot qualifier Wang Qiang, losing 2-6 held in the Under- the best score possible.” 7-6 6-1 after cruising through the 19, U-17, U-15, NHL Results U-13 and U-11 McIlroy, who played the first opening set. Toronto 5 Ottawa 4 eight holes in seven-over-par “I don’t think I have a problem,” categories. Chicago 3 Colorado 2 before quitting, initially said he Wozniacki said of her form after PICTURE BY: IBRAHIM Calgary 4 San Jose 1 was not in a “good place mentally” making a 10-6 (win-loss) start to KUTTY but a later statement cited pain this season. AFP Anaheim 2 Phoenix 0 FRIDAY 8 MARCH 2013 20 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT

Doha all set for Round 8 of Qatar trounce Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Egypt in friendly Middle East DOHA: The strongest grid in the history of the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East, the leading one-make series in Win good practice for key matches: Ismail the region, took to the Losail International Circuit ahead of DOHA: A spirited performance Qatar’s Mohammed Razzq fired Seoul on March 26. Meanwhile, preparations for Round 9 under helped Qatar yesterday beat a bullet from close range but his Qatar winger Hamid Ismail yes- the lights here yesterday. Egypt 3-1 in an international shot was parried away to safety terday said his team’s 3-1 win over With the fourth season of the friendly at Al Gharafa Stadium. by the Egypt goalkeeper. Egypt was ‘good practice’ as boys series being one of the closest in Egypt, coached by Bob Bradley, It was coach Fahad’s second in maroon prepare for two key the championships history, with opened the scoring from a freak successive win with the national matches later this month. Al Nabooda Racings Clemens deflection from close range by side following Qatar’s 2-0 win over “The match was very tough. Schmid and Abdulaziz AlFaisal Rami Rabia in just the third Malaysia in their 2015 Asian Cup Our team enjoyed this keen tus- battling it out for supremacy, minute of the match but the home qualifying match last match. sle,” Ismail said after the match. drivers arrived at Losail, looking team hit back with three goals. Fahad took over the reigns “We played to a plan and the to familiarise themselves with In the 29th minute, striker of the national side after Paulo best part is that Egypt had good the 5.380km Circuit in readiness Khalfan Ibrahim curled in a Autuori failed to help Qatar go fan support. But this was good for the penultimate weekend of corned kick which was expertly past the group phase at the Gulf training for us as we have impor- racing. deflected home by Abdel Karim Cup held in Bahrain in January tant matches coming up,” the Al Losail circuit floodlights will Hassan who jumped high to head this year. Rayyan winger said. add a new element to proceed- the ball. Yesterday’s 2-1 win was a wel- Egyptian football analyst ing but it was the windy condi- Later in the second half, come relief for Qatar who lost to Ayman said on a local channel tions and sand on the track that Ibrahim provided another perfect the Pharoahs 2-0 in their friendly yesterday: “I think the Qatar welcomed drivers as final testing corner kick which was met with in Doha on December 28, 2012. coach (Fahad Al Thani) gave the got under way ahead of Rounds a snap-header by Ibrahim Maged Qatar take on Thailand in players a fair run. Coordination 9 and 10. as Qatar jumped to a 2-1 lead in another home friendly on March among the (Qatari) players was The first female driver to race the 53rd minute. 18 as the team prepares for two good. Egypt team struggled in the history of the champion- Both players involved in the key international games later this fitness-wise because of lack of ship, Denmark’s Christina Nielsen second goal for Qatar were later month. football in recent times. And said the windy condition made for benched by coach Fahad Al Thani. Also known as ‘Al Anabi’, there are many players who difficult driving. In injury time, Qatar sealed Qatar host Bahrain in a 2015 are not professional in the real She said: “I did not expect their win with a close-range Asian Cup qualifying match on sense.” Qatar players celebrate their win over Egypt in an international friendly the wind to be so strong and it strike by Yousef Ahmed who fired March 22. Egypt manager Bob Bradley at Al Gharafa Stadium, yesterday. A spirited performance helped the brought lot sand onto the track. home after a pass from Hassan Four days later, Qatar play named 18 players for yesterday’s hosts beat Egypt 3-1. Rami Rabia gave the lead for the visitors but Qatar The more time we had on the inside the Egypt box. hosts Korea in a 2014 FIFA friendly, including eight newcom- bounced back with goals from Abdel Karim Hassan, Ibrahim Maged and track the easier it got. I got used Minutes before the third goal, World Cup qualifying match in ers. THE PENINSULA Yousef Ahmed. to the environment and it was not as difficult as my first ses- sion where I had a spin, so you Barca need can imagine the track conditions. Hopefully the wind will calm and cool heads for Al Serkal not in favour of Qatar the sand will clear by qualifying and Round 9 and we do not have to tackle the elements.” Milan clash, Schmid, who is leading the championship over Abdulaziz says Fabregas sharing 2022 FIFA World Cup AlFaisal by six points, echoed the sentiments of Nielsen and hoped MADRID: Barcelona need to MUMBAI: Michel Platini’s Qataris for any He is up on a single candidate from West the conditions will improve. avoid over-exuberance if they idea that Qatar share the 2022 support they against Bahrain’s Asia failed at the Amman meet- With four wins in a row lead- are to overturn a 2-0 deficit in World Cup hosting rights with might require, Sheikh Salman ing, which Bahrain’s Al Khalifa ing into Qatar, Schmid added: “I Tuesday’s Champions League its Middle East neighbours be it logistically bin Ibrahim Al missed, with further discussions recorded some good times dur- clash at home to AC Milan, was “crazy”, UAE football chief or whatever.” Khalifa, Saudi planned next month. ing testing, but I drove with a lot midfielder Cesc Fabregas said Yousuf Al Serkal (pictured) Al Serkal, Arabia official Al Serkal virtually ruled out of caution as the strong winds yesterday. said yesterday. also a vice- Hafez Ibrahim the possibility of a consensus and the sand on the track made it Barca host the Serie A side UEFA president Platini has president of the Al Medlej and candidate. quite difficult for the tyres to get a after suffering a surprise reverse long called for soccer’s showpiece Asian Football Thailand’s “There is a good chance that grip. Hopefully we will not have to in last month’s last 16, first leg at to be shared by the tiny Arab state Confederation Worawi Makudi. there will be an understanding encounter the same conditions dur- the San Siro and are reeling after and that the tournament should (AFC), said he The AFC has between me and Al Medlej. We ing qualifying and the race, or else it being dumped out of the King’s be moved to the end of the year was a fan of the been without will continue an open-minded will be a very interesting day.” Cup and beaten in La Liga by to avoid the soaring temperature introduction of a permanent dialogue between us,” Al Serkal Walter Lechner, Manager arch rivals Real Madrid last week. in June and July. goalline tech- president since added. of Porsche Gt3 Cup Challenge They are still 11 points clear The Frenchman, tipped to nology, another Qatari Mohamed “But at this moment it is Middle East said: “The conditions at the top of Spain’s domestic succeed FIFA head Sepp Blatter, issue which Bin Hammam unlikely that there will be any took us all by surprise. But the league but their hopes of a third reiterated his stance on Saturday Platini staunchly was banned for agreement between us and Sheikh weather conditions are one of the European crown in five years are but Al Serkal, who is chasing the opposes. life by FIFA for Salman,” he said of the Bahraini factors the drivers have to tackle hanging by a thread. presidency of the Asian Football “I think it is a corruption and who is part of the ruling family if they are to compete and win. “The desire this club has to win Confederation at their May good idea. I had bribery with which is trying to contain con- The conditions were very difficult the Champions League is enor- elections, found the suggestion attended a FA China’s Zhang tinued violent unrest and political today, especially the sand on the mous and we will all perform at humorous. board meeting in Jilong holding turmoil in his homeland. track. Hopefully they will improve 100 percent,” Fabregas told a pre- “It is a crazy idea,” Al Serkal England and FIFA had explained the role of acting president for Al Khalifa is also in the run- by the time the qualifying rounds training news conference. said after breaking into a laugh. the whole idea behind the tech- almost two years. ning for a seat on FIFA’s executive and Round 9 begins.” “But it’s not necessary to start “First of all this cannot happen. nology and I am definitely a sup- FIFA executive committee committee along with Hassan Al Porsche racing enthusiasts are the match at full throttle,” added The FIFA executive committee porter,” he said in the telephone member Worawi already has Thawadi from Qatar. encouraged to enjoy the adrena- the former Arsenal captain. has already taken a decision and interview. “It’s a good thing.” the backing of the 12 votes from The Bahraini narrowly failed to line fuelled action from the grand- “Over-excitement is not good. awarded the 2022 World Cup to Al Serkal was in Jordan on Southeast Asia federation and take Bin Hammam’s FIFA exec- stands at 4.00pm on both days We have to be intelligent as it’s the Qataris. Wednesday at a meeting with the appears well on his way to claim- utive committee seat in an ugly as the first practice session gets not just about playing with the “We support Qatar to host the West Asian Football Federation ing the necessary majority from battle in 2009. under way, followed by qualifying heart. The head will be important World Cup independently and we where he was seeking to sure up the AFC’s 47 member associa- “Choosing between Sheikh and main event, Rounds 9 and 10, too.” Fabregas is one of 11 Spain are not interested in any sharing. votes among the 12 other member tions. His hand helped by the split Salman and Al Thawadi I will with races expected to get under- internationals in the Barca squad. “On the contrary, we have put associations in the region ahead of in the West Asian vote. definitely back the Qatari,” Al way at approximately 8.40pm. REUTERS ourselves at the disposal of the the AFC vote on May 2. Negotiations to try and settle Serkal said. REUTERS THE PENINSULA Williams guides Laheeb Al Shahania to victory Al Gharafa, Eljaish take 1-0 lead in semi-final series

DOHA: Eljaish and Al Gharafa drew first blood in the best-of- five semi-final series of the Heir Apparent Cup. Yesterday at the Al Gharafa Indoor Hall, Eljaish edged past Al Arabi 75-71, while Al Gharafa picked up a 73-64 win against Al Al Rayyan’s Rayyan. Saeed Erfan (left) Fadi Abilmona sealed the win tries to score for Army, canning two gift shots a basket while off a deliberate foul called on been challenged Arabi with 4 seconds left in the by Al Gharafa’s game following a lost possession Cage Calvin Earl by the defending champions that during their Heir spelled the final outcome of Game Apparent Cup 1 between the squads. match at the Al In the other match, Al Rayyan Gharafa Indoor took the lead early in the match but Al Gharafa found their bear- Hall yesterday. ing in the last minutes of the first PICTURE BY: ABDUL period to erase the deficit and BASIT Victorious jockey Darren Williams is seen with Sheikh Mohamed bin Faleh Al Thani, Chairman Qatar Racing finish with a 22-10 overwhelm- and Equestrian Club (QREC), and other dignitaries after winning the Losail Cup in Doha yesterday. Williams ing advantage after the first 10 guided Laheeb Al Shahania to victory for the top prize of QR45,600. Dahash, ridden by P Convertino, finished minutes of the match. In today’s matches, Rayyan second in the 1,200m turf race at QREC. Bin Amer, ridden by Marvin Suerland, was third. Losail Cup was the take on Gharafa at 5.00pm while feature race of the day at QREC yesterday. PICTURE BY: JUHAIM Al Arabi face Eljaish. THE PENINSULA FRIDAY 8 MARCH 2013 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 21

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England (I Innings) ...... 167 A Cook c Rutherford b Wagner ...... 10 Wagner, Rutherford lift NZ N Compton b Southee ...... 0 J Trott c Boult b Martin ...... 45 K Pietersen lbw Wagner ...... 0 I Bell c Rutherford b Wagner ...... 24 England bowled out for 167 on day two of the first Test in Dunedin J Root c Brownlie b Boult ...... 4 M Prior c Williamson b Martin ...... 23 S Broad c Browlie b Martin ...... 10 DUNEDIN: Openers Hamish ensured the home side took the when Wagner caught Anderson S Finn c Rutherford b Wagner ...... 20 Rutherford and Peter Fulton honours on the first day of action for 23 to give the left-arm spin- J Anderson c Wagner b Martin ...... 23 capitalised on the cheap dis- after all play on Wednesday was ner figures of four for 43 from 14 M Panesar not out ...... 1 missal of England by guiding washed out by rain. overs. Extras (B4, W2, LB1) ...... 7 New Zealand to 131 without loss Wagner had set the tone for a New Zealand’s attack was tidy Total (all out, 55 overs) ...... 167 at close of play on the second good day for the hosts by blast- without being overly penetrat- Fall of wickets: 1-5, 2-18, 3-18, 4-64, day of the first Test yesterday. ing the top off England’s vaunted ing and England’s batsmen were 5-71, 6-108, 7-109, 8-119, 9-166, 10-167 Seamer Neil Wagner and spin- batting order with three wickets largely the architects of their own Bowling: Southee 15-3-45-1, Boult 15-4- ner Bruce Martin had earlier - including captain Alastair Cook downfall. taken four wickets apiece to shock (10) and Kevin Pietersen in suc- Jonathan Trott top-scored with 32-1, Wagner 11-2-42-4, Martin 14-4-43-4 England by dismissing the misfir- cessive deliveries. 45 but, like Cook, Ian Bell (24), New Zealand (I innings) ...... ing tourists for 167 in less than “Today was one of those days Joe Root (four) and Matt Prior P Fulton (not out ) ...... 46 two sessions at University Oval. where it didn’t really feel that (23), he fell to a false shot. H Rutherford (not out ) ...... 77 Rutherford finished the day 77 great but things just happened,” “We just didn’t play well,” said Extras (LB8) ...... 8 not out in his first Test innings, a beaming Wagner told reporters Trott. “The shots were on we just Total (0 wickets, 42 overs) ...... 131 while the Fulton had made 46 in after posting career-best figures didn’t execute them right. The Bowling: Anderson 9-1-35-0, Finn 12-2- his first Test since 2009 and New of four for 42. shots were there and I can’t fault 35-0, Broad 10-1-23-0, Panesar 8-1-26-0, Zealand will resume on Friday “I bowled a wide half tracker the shot, I can fault the execution. Trott 2-0-4-0, Root 1-1-0-0 needing just another 37 runs to to Cook and he hit it straight to “It didn’t go our way and New Toss: New Zealand, who chose to bowl take a first innings lead. point. It’s one of those days. You Zealand played better than us Umpires: Asad Rauf (PAK), Paul Reiffel (AUS) The opening batsmen made get freakish days in cricket where on the day. We’re going to have TV umpire: Rod Tucker (AUS) a nervous start against fired up you bowl well and field well but to play well to get back into the Match referee: Roshan Mahanama (SRI) pacemen James Anderson and nothing happens and you end up game,” he said.

Steve Finn with Fulton looking taking 1-100. “Andy (Flower) is pretty philo- particularly tentative, pushing at “Other days you feel not really sophical, but he knows the right the ball away from his body rather that good and you get wickets and time to put his foot down and say than getting behind the line. it just happens to you.” ‘that’s not good enough’ and that He settled, though, and when England went into lunch at might be what happens. he hit successive boundaries off 81 for five and Martin, making “I’m not particularly happy Anderson in the seventh over, his debut at the age of 32, drove with how things went, I don’t England’s Barmy Army of sup- home the advantage in the first think anyone is (so) I don’t think porters sparked into life in an hour after the break by claiming there is the need for a hairdryer attempt to inspire their team. a trio of wickets for himself. treatment. The first “Barmy Army!” Anderson and Finn provided “It can’t get any worse ... but, chants of the three-Test series some late order resistance with a there’s no place for feeling sorry only resulted in Rutherford twice 47-run partnership but Wagner for ourselves or thinking we didn’t England’s Stuart Broad (left) dives as he drops a catch from New slapping Finn through the covers ended the stand when the lat- get the rub of the green because Zealand’s Hamish Rutherford (top), as New Zealand’s batsman Peter to the boundary, however. ter was caught in the deep by you earn that in cricket. You earn Sri Lankan cricketer Ajantha Fulton (right) and umpire Paul Reiffel look on during the second day of The pair went on to post New Rutherford for 20. the right to put the opposition Mendis delivers a ball during a the first Test at the University Oval in Dunedin yesterday. Zealand’s first opening stand of Martin triggered an early tea under pressure and we didn’t do practise session in Galle yesterday. more than 100 in 11 Tests and break by wrapping up the innings that today.” REUTERS Panesar India drop Sehwag for ‘Sehwag axe good handed news for Aussies’ NEW DELHI: Former Australia opening batsman Matthew England rest of Australia series Hayden yesterday said the axing of India opener Virender Sehwag (pictured) NEW DELHI: Virender have been questionable, but he the Australia after three years would probably be advantageous for the increment Sehwag has been dropped from kept his place in the side with without a Test century. visiting team, making them happy. India’s Test side for the first typically dazzling match-winning Now India are possibly looking “Personally I think the Aussies would time since he made an emphatic knocks on the lower and slower at a raw opening combination be happy. Sehwag is unpredictable perfect! comeback to the long format tracks. going into South Africa. Next Test could have been 300!” tweeted contract with a century in Adelaide in Outside Asia, since Adelaide, Not even naming a replacement Hayden, indicating that the 34-year-old LONDON: Spinner Monty 2008-09. Sehwag has scored just 523 runs opener is a big statement made by opener could have hit a triple century in Panesar (pictured) was given That, incidentally, remains in 12 Tests, at an average of 22.73 selectors who don’t seem to have the next match. an England increment con- his last century outside Asia. with a highest of 67. In Asia, other options available but have Hayden added that he was sorry to hear tract for 2012-13 yesterday as a No replacement has been named though, over the same period he still gone ahead and omitted him. about Sehwag being dropped as the Delhi reward for his fine recent form. for Sehwag for the remaining has amassed 3622 runs at 57.49, Dhawan, his Delhi team-mate, batsman is one of his favourites. The Sussex left-armer was pre- two Tests of the series against at a game-changing strike rate is now a front-runner for Mohali, “Very sorry to hear that Virender viously on a central contract with Australia, which makes Shikhar of 94.1. but Ajinkya Rahane can’t be ruled Sehwag has been dropped for next Test. the England and Wales Cricket Dhawan a favourite to open in the However, over the last two out either. He is my top 4 entertaining batsman to watch of all time,” added Board (ECB) until 2009 when his Mohali Test starting on March 14. years, the big innings began to Sandeep Patil, the chairman Hayden. deal was not The two remaining Tests of the dry up even in Asia. of selectors, did say before the The All-India Senior Selection Committee of the Board of Control renewed. current series, which India lead After his 173 against New start of the England series that for Cricket in India (BCCI) axed the 34-year-old for his below-par However, 2-0, are the last ones they are Zealand in Ahmedabad in Rahane was picked as a middle- performance in the first two Tests in Chennai and Hyderabad. he made a scheduled to play before they go November 2010, he had to wait order batsman, but the Indian Sehwag scored only 27 runs from three innings at an average of huge impact on four continuous overseas tours more than two years for another team management has been flex- 9 in the first two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. His figures in the his- beginning with South Africa later Test century. ible and doesn’t always stick to read 2, 19 and 6. toric series this year. In November 2012, Sehwag statements made in the press. Sehwag was also dropped from the one-day squad in January in win in In his first reaction, Sehwag - earned another lease of life with India squad: the series against England which India won 3-2. India before who had been dropped from the a typical century against England MS Dhoni (captain & wick- The Delhi batsman has an impressive record in Tests having Christmas ODI side for the series against again in Ahmedabad but, between etkeeper), M Vijay, Sachin scored 8586 runs from 104 Tests at an average of 49.34. However, he and his England in January - tweeted: then and being dropped, he has Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Shikhar has been going through a slump in form for some time now. value to the “Will continue to work hard for had scores of 25, 30, 9, 23, 49, 0, Dhawan, Ravindra Jadeja, Ishant He last scored a century in the first of the four Tests against national my place in the team. I trust my 2, 19 and 6. Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, England last November, where he made a swashbuckling 117. team was game and am confident that, ‘I’ll This is a big fall for India’s Harbhajan Singh, R Ashwin, India currently lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2-0. The further be back.’ Best wishes to the team.” most prolific opening combina- Pragyan Ojha, Ajinkya Rahane, third Test will be played at Mohali March 14-18 and the fourth at highlighted Since his comeback, Sehwag’s tion in Tests: Gautam Gambhir Ashok Dinda, Cheteshwar Pujara. Delhi March 22-26. IANS this week performance outside Asia might was dropped before the start of AGENCIES when Graeme Swann had to pull out of the Test series in New Zealand to have surgery on Sri Lanka bank on spin in Bangladesh Test his elbow. Non-contracted players can GALLE, SRI LANKA: Australia in January due to finger one-off Twenty20 match on the earn an England increment con- Hosts Sri Lanka look set to injury. month-long tour. tract via a points system and extend their dominance over Sri Lanka go into the series Meanwhile, Sri Lanka coach Panesar qualifies, having played Bangladesh when they open under new captain Angelo Graham Ford and new cap- three Test matches against India a two-Test series at their Mathews with a 12-0 win record tain Mathews yesterday praised and also the current Test match happy hunting ground in Galle against Bangladesh, who will be Chaminda Vaas’ work with the against New Zealand. yesterday. without star all-rounder Shakib seam bowlers in the lead-up to “This award reflects the con- Sri Lanka have won six and Al Hasan due to calf injury. the series against Bangladesh, and tribution Monty has made to the drawn one of their last eight Tests Bangladesh have struggled at hoped his long-term involvement Test team during the winter and I on the traditionally spin-friendly the Test level since their entry in would help build a formidable would like to congratulate him on Galle wicket, and slow bowlers 2000, losing 65 of their 75 matches pace battery. his achievements,” ECB national Rangana Herath and Ajantha so far, winning just three. “He’s done some fantastically selector Geoff Miller said. Mendis are once again expected But former captain Mohammad good work, with some of those The ECB awards up to 16 cen- to play key roles. Ashraful was confident his side who are in the squad and some tral contracts of 12 months dura- Left-armer Herath grabbed 11 will put up a good show. of those who are on the fringes,” tion and that wage replaces their wickets in the last Test played “It doesn’t matter what hap- Ford said. “Sri Lanka Cricket county salary, although the county in Galle in November to help Sri pened in the past,” the middle- have done a fantastic thing in retains the player’s registration. Lanka crush New Zealand by 10 order batsman said. “Ours is a appointing him.” The ECB also offers additional wickets. new side and Sri Lanka are also Sri Lanka (from): Angelo 12-month contracts, known as The unorthodox Mendis, set to going through a transition. It Mathews (capt), Dinesh increment contracts, to players play a Test for the first time since should be a good contest.” Chandimal, Tillakaratne Dilshan, who are involved in international May 2011, is a proven match-win- All-rounder Mohammad Dimuth Karunaratne, Kumar Sri Lankan cricket captain Angelo Mathews (right) and his Bangladesh squads but are not established as ner with 62 wickets in 16 Tests. Mahmudullah said it was impor- Sangakkara, Lahiru Thirimanne, counterpart Mushfiqur Rahim pose for photographers with the series key figures in the Test team. The hosts will be at full- tant for Bangladesh to start well Shaminda Eranga, Kushal Perera, With these increment con- strength, barring the injured in the Test. Jeevan Mendis, Kithuruwan trophy during a press conference in Galle yesterday. Sri Lanka will play tracts, the county continues to Mahela Jayawardene, after “Sri Lanka have the home Vithanage, Ajantha Mendis, two Tests, three one-dayers and one Twenty20 cricket matches against pay the player’s salary while the resolving a pay dispute with Sri advantage, so it is up to us to Nuwan Kulasekara, Chanaka Bangladesh, with the first Test starting in Galle today. ECB pay an incremental salary. Lanka Cricket earlier this week. adapt quickly,” he said. “Like Welegedara, Suranga Lakmal, The county receives compensation Sri Lanka’s batting has been always, the first two sessions on Rangana Herath, Tharindu Mohammad Mahmudullah, Abul Mominul Haque, Nasir Hossain, from the ECB for matches missed bolstered by the return of veteran day one will be crucial.” Kaushal. Hasan, Anamul Haque, Elias Robiul Islam, Rubel Hossain, while on England duty. Kumar Sangakkara, who missed Bangladesh will also play three Bangladesh (from): Sunny, Jahurul Islam, Marshall Shahadat Hossain, Sohag Gazi, REUTERS the third and final Test against one-day internationals and a Mushfiqur Rahim (capt), Ayub, Mohammad Ashraful, Tamim Iqbal. REUTERS FRIDAY 8 MARCH 2013 22 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT

Football fixtures this week PSG, Juventus in last-eight All times in GMT English FA Cup 6th Round

Champions League: Qatar-owned PSG end long wait for quarters berth Saturday, March 9

Everton vs Wigan Athletic (1245) PARIS: Big-spending Paris necessary on the eve of the tie. Paris Saint- Saint-Germain ended an “It may have looked easy, but Germain’s Manchester Citys vs Barnsley(II) (1730) 18-year wait to reach the if we had conceded a goal, then Brazilian 6th Round Champions League quarter- you know how things can turn forward finals on Wednesday while two- around, you start to worry,” said Lucas (left) Sunday, March 10 time winners Juventus made the Matri. vies with last-eight for the first time in “But we scored a good goal and Millwall(II) vs Blackburn Rovers(II) (1400) seven years. I am happy to have got the goal,” Valencia’s PSG, with David Beckham left he said. Argentinian Manchester United vs Chelsea (1630) on the bench, drew 1-1 at home to Lennon accepted that the midfielder Spanish side Valencia at the Parc Italian challenge was a step too Ever Banega EPL during des Princes which allowed them far but praised his side for a Saturday, March 9 to progress 3-2 on aggregate. memorable campaign which had the UEFA They had to survive something included a famous group stage Champions Norwich City v Southampton (1500) of a scare, however, with Brazilian win over Barcelona. League round attacking midfielder Jonas putting “On the night, was it a fair of 16 second Queens Park Rangers v Sunderland (1500) the visitors in front on the night result? Class tells in the end,” said leg football Reading v Aston Villa (1500) 10 minutes into the second half. Lennon. match at But PSG settled their nerves Juve were ahead after 24 min- the Parc- West Bromwich Albion v when Ezequiel Lavezzi, who had utes when Federico Peluso robbed des-Princes Swansea City (1500) also scored at the Mestalla in Celtic striker Gary Hooper and Stadium in Sunday, March 10 the first leg, levelled in the 66th fed Quagliarella to the left of goal. Paris. minute and PSG held out to When Fraser Forster failed to Newcastle United v Stoke City (1500) secure their place in the last eight hold the Italian’s shot, Matri ran for the first time since 1995. in to sweep the ball home. who sneaked in behind Emilio Ferguson is in trouble for not The last-16 stage will be com- Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur (1600) In Turin, Juventus, the champi- Lennon replaced right-back Izaguirre to collect and square attending the mandatory press pleted next week when Schalke ons in 1985 and 1996, cruised into Adam Matthews with Efe for the unmarked Quagliarella conference after his side’s 2-1 loss and Galatasaray resume after Ligue 1 fixtures the quarter-finals with a 2-0 win Ambrose -- blamed for two of to slot home past Forster at the to Real at Old Trafford, a game their first leg ended 1-1 and over Celtic for an impressive 5-0 Juve’s first leg goals -- at half- back post. which turned on the second-half AC Milan take a 2-0 lead to Saturday, March 9 aggregate scoreline. time, but it was Juve who moved Meanwhile, Manchester United dismissal of Nani. Barcelona. Paris St Germain v AS Nancy (1600) Strikes in either half from up a gear. manager Alex Ferguson and his Assistant manager Mike FC Porto carry a 1-0 advantage Alessandro Matri and Fabio When Juve’s second goal came, players face disciplinary action Phelan faced the press instead to Malaga while Arsenal will try Ajaccio v FC Lorient (1900) Quaglirella earned Juventus it exposed Celtic’s defence all too after refusing to speak to the while United players passed and keep British hopes alive in the win, ending all hopes of the easily. media following their controver- through the mixed zone refusing the Champions League by over- ES Troyes AC v Stade de Reims (1900) “minor miracle” which Celtic A long ball from midfield was sial Champions League exit to to talk to reporters following the turning a 3-1 deficit at Bayern Evian Thonon Gaillard FC v Sochaux manager Neil Lennon had deemed flighted in for Arturo Vidal, Real Madrid. team’s 3-2 aggregate exit. Munich. REUTERS (1900) United to run People ‘waiting for Barca to Stade Brest v Toulouse (1900) Valenciennes v Lille (1900) schools in Former German national soccer fail’, says striker Messi Sunday, March 10 player Michael tsunami-hit Ballack poses Nice v Montpellier HSC (1300) MADRID: World Player-of-the-Year Lionel Messi believes many for photographs people are hoping that Barcelona crash out of the Champions League Girondins Bordeaux v Bastia (1600) Japan after a press next week so they can call an end to the Catalans’ amazing run of Olympique Lyon v conference about success in recent years. Olympique Marseille (2000) TOKYO: English Premier his farewell Barca face a huge task to overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit against AC League titans Manchester match at Red Milan at the Camp Nou on Tuesday but Messi said he was hoping that La Liga fixtures United are to run football Bull Arena in the occasion would lift them out of their recent slump. schools for youngsters living Leipzig, Germany, “There are a lot of people that are waiting for us to lose so that, like Saturday, March 9 in the tsunami-hit northeast yesterday. Ballack they did last season, they can say this is the end for this Barcelona,” of Japan, a club sponsor said will play his last he was quoted as saying by ESPN Deportes. Rayo Vallecano v Espanyol (1500) yesterday. “It is time to turnaround this situation. It all began in Milan and soccer match Real Valladolid v Malaga (1700) The club, who were this week with celebrities the return could be the game where we lift ourselves.” knocked out of the Champion’s at the WM-Arena Messi said he did not see the need for any sweeping changes in the Barcelona v Deportivo Coruna (1900) League after a controversial ref- in Leipzig at the playing squad. “This club is like this. When you lose two games it is Real Mallorca v Sevilla (2100) ereeing decision, will offer places beginning of June. a disaster, when you win two it is normal. The people in the dressing for nearly 100 youngsters over room have known this club since they were very young and to talk Sunday, March 10 five days starting from March 26, about buying replacements is crazy. The majority of the players are Japanese sponsor Kagome said. still young.” REUTERS Athletic Bilbao v Valencia (1100) The elementary school children will come from three disaster- Levante v Getafe (1600) struck prefectures, the soft drinks Celta Vigo v Real Madrid (1800) firm said, adding that the training centres would be repeated during PSG’s form delights Ancelotti Atletico Madrid v Real Sociedad (2000) its 2013-2015 sponsorship agree- ment with the club. PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Barcelona among the other clubs still looking a handful of European clubs still in with a Monday, March 11 “The main purpose of the Ancelotti praised his players after they bat- to join them. chance of winning three major trophies this Real Zaragoza v Granada CF (1930) football schools is to give support tled past Valencia to join the continent’s Ancelotti has won Europe’s leading club season. Ancelotti says he is proud of that fact, to the children of the Tohoku elite in the quarter-finals of the Champions competition both as a player and as a coach even if his team’s performances have often region,” it said in a statement. League for the first time in 18 years. with Milan, so he knows what it takes to go all come in for criticism. Bundesliga fixtures Former United stalwart Andy Leading 2-1 from the first leg of their last- the way, but he admits that the performances “We can’t put all of our energy into Europe, Saturday, March 9 Cole was expected to briefly 16 tie, PSG appeared at real risk of blowing it of his newly put-together team have pleasantly because we are still fighting on three fronts,” attend the classes later this when Jonas put Valencia in front on the night surprised him. he said. “Porto, Juventus and Bayern Munich Bayern Munich v month, Kagome said, adding that early in the second half. “Nobody knows how far we can go,” said the are the only other teams in Europe still fight- Fortuna Duesseldorf (1430) club staff and coaches who spe- However, Ezequiel Lavezzi’s equaliser Italian. “Up to this point we have done very ing on three fronts, so I am very happy with Mainz v Bayer Leverkusen (1430) cialise in children’s programmes calmed the nerves and helped the French well but this is our first year in the competi- the team and I want to say thanks to all of would come over from England. capital club go through, with a 1-1 draw ensur- tion for a lot of the players. “They have been the players.” Greuther Fuerth v Hoffenheim (1430) Japan’s northeast was struck by ing a 3-2 aggregate triumph. fantastic so far, and now we will need to see Kevin Gameiro was the star on the night a 9.0 magnitude quake and tsu- Now they enter the hat with the likes what the draw brings.” for PSG, coming on to replace Thiago Motta Freiburg v VfL Wolfsburg (1430) nami in March 2011. of Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and Top of Ligue 1, and through to the quarter- just before the hour and setting up the crucial Schalke 04 v Borussia Dortmund (1430) REUTERS Juventus, with Bayern Munich, AC Milan and finals of the French Cup, PSG are one of just equalising goal for Lavezzi. REUTERS Borussia Moenchengladbach v Werder Champions League Ronaldo’s FIFA allays concerns over Maracana Bremen (1730) RIO DE JANEIRO: Rio’s emblematic Maracana stadium will be Sunday, March 10 last 16, 2nd leg results ready for June’s Confederations Cup in Brazil, FIFA general secre- damaged Hanover 96 v Eintracht Frankfurt (1430) PARIS: Champions League last-16, 2nd leg results on Wednesday: tary Jerome Valcke said yesterday, despite concerns over flooding At Paris Ferrari ‘to sell and delays in reconstruction work. VfB Stuttgart v Hamburg SV (1630) The famous old stadium in Rio de Janeiro that hosted the final Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) 1 (Lavezzi 66) Valencia (ESP) 1 (Jonas 55) match of the 1950 World Cup has been undergoing a makeover since Dutch fixtures PSG win 3-2 on aggregate on eBay’ December 2012. Saturday, March 9 At Turin, Italy But Valcke took to his Twitter account to allay concerns. STRASBOURG, FRANCE: A “Delighted that Rio’s governor, (Sergio) Cabral, reconfirmed in our Juventus (ITA) 2 (Matri 24, Quagliarella 65) Celtic (SCO) 0 damaged Ferrari once belonging meeting that the Maracana will be opened on April 27, 2013,” he wrote Heerenveen v PSV Eindhoven (1745) Juventus win 5-0 on aggregate to Real Madrid star Cristiano on @jeromevalcke. Heracles Almelo v NEC Nijmegen (1845) Tuesday Ronaldo is to be sold on eBay, The Brazilian government claims that 87 percent of the rebuilding after its new owner came to an work has been completed. REUTERS Willem II Tilburg v VVV-Venlo (1845) At Manchester, England agreement with the Internet AZ Alkmaar v ADO Den Haag (1945) Manchester United (ENG) 1 (Ramos 48-o.g.) Real Madrid (ESP) 2 (Modric 66, Cristiano Ronaldo 69) auction site, the vendor’s lawyer said yesterday. Real Madrid win 3-2 on aggregate Sunday, March 10 Renaud Bettcher said he and At Dortmund, Germany his client -- a garage owner from Roda JC Kerkrade v Feyenoord (1130) Borussia Dortmund (GER) 3 (Santana 31, Goetze 37, Blaszczykowski 59) Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR) 0 the eastern city of Strasbourg -- were “very satisfied” that they Ajax Amsterdam v PEC Zwolle (1330) Borussia win 5-2 on aggregate had finally been given the go- Utrecht v RKC Waalwijk (1330) To play (first leg results in brackets) ahead to sell the car, after eBay asked for proof of its provenance. Twente Enschede v Vitesse Arnhem March 12 The site would also pay undis- (1530) At Gelsenkirchen, Germany closed damages to the dealership, Schalke 04 (GER) v Galatasaray (TUR) (1-1) the lawyer added. According to SPL results the Dernieres Nouvelles d’Alsace At Barcelona, Spain newspaper, the figure could be as GLASGOW: Scottish Premier League Barcelona (ESP) v AC Milan (ITA) (0-2) much as 20,000 euros ($26,000). result on Wednesday: March 13 Ronaldo crashed the 250,000- Dundee 2 (Baird 68, McAlister 78) St euro sports car into a barrier near Nasser Al Khelaifi (centre), Chairman of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), is At Malaga, Spain Mirren 1 (Imrie 20) Manchester airport in 2009, a seen with France’s Interior minister Manuel Valls (second left), and PSG Malaga (ESP) v FC Porto (POR) (0-1) week before the then-Manchester sporting Brazilian Leonardo (second right) attend the UEFA Champions Tuesday United striker was awarded the At Munich, Germany League round of 16, second leg football match between PSG and Hearts 2 (Stevenson 33, Sutton 83) 2008 Ballon d’Or as world player Valencia at the Parc-des-Princes Stadium in Paris on Wednesday. Bayern Munich (GER) v Arsenal (ENG) (3-1) of the year. 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35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 64 Folk singer Jenkins DOWN 65 Miracle Mets pitcher, 46 47 48 49 50 1 Common patio sight 1969 51 52 53 2 Bliss, it is said 66 Shamus 54 55 56 57 58 59 3 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7, in 67 Person who’s visibly happy 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 New York City 4 Prominent tower, for short 68 On deck 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 5 Massachusetts industrial 69 Rubs 74 75 76 77 78 city on the Millers River 75 Sweeping story

79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 6 Trails 77 Schubert’s “Eine kleine 7 Follow too closely Trauermusik,” e.g. 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 Yesterday’s answer 8 Dictator’s phrase 78 Use TurboTax, say 95 96 97 9 Dread loch? 81 Comedian Foxx How to play Hyper Sudoku: 98 99 100 101 102 10 Spotted cavy 84 Movie producer’s time of stress A Hyper Sudoku Puzzle is solved by filling the numbers from 1 to 9 into the blank cells. A Hyper 103 104 105 106 11 H.S. class 85 Tariffs hinder it Sudoku has unlike Sudoku 13 regions (four regions overlap with the nine standard regions). In all 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 12 Didn’t buy, perhaps regions the numbers from 1 to 9 can appear only once. Otherwise, a Hyper Sudoku is solved like 13 Don Herbert’s moniker on 86 Oscar-winning actress for 116 117 118 119 “The Great Lie,” 1941 a normal Sudoku. 1950s-’60s TV 120 121 122 123 14 Lessen 88 With freedom of tempo 89 Conditions 124 125 126 127 15 “Educating Rita” star How to play Kakuro: 16 Sheds 90 Some service stations The kakuro grid, unlike in sudoku, can be of any 17 Novel conclusion? 92 Black bird size. It has rows and columns, and dark cells ACROSS 63 Long piece of glassware 18 Track star A. J. 94 Devotional ceremonies like in a crossword. And, just like in a crossword, 1 Alaska senator Murkowski 67 N.F.C. South player 26 Gave a sly signal 97 Pickle type some of the dark cells will contain numbers. Some 5 Sean who played the title role in 70 Noggin 28 Good spot for a date? 100 Noggin cells will contain two numbers. “Rudy,” 1993 71 Still product: Abbr. 34 “Dies ___” (hymn) 101 Ring around the collar However, in a crossword the numbers reference 10 Start to frost? 72 On the safe side 36 Prepare for a dubbing 103 Lead-in to harp or phone clues. In a kakuro, the numbers are all you get! 15 Pan handler 73 Wave function symbol in quantum 38 Yucatán “you” 105 Dancer’s controls? They denote the total of the digits in the row or 19 El océano, por ejemplo mechanics 39 With 48-Across, mediocre 107 W.W. II craft column referenced by the number. 20 Shakespeare’s Lennox, Angus or 74 Items of short-lived use 40 Insomniac’s TV viewing 108 Furniture giant Ross Within each 76 Racy best-selling novel of 1956 41 “The Chairs” playwright 109 Largest employer in 21 Bitter Newton, Iowa, until 2006 collection of cells 79 Take ___ (rest) 42 Former Fords 22 Aries or Taurus 111 Not e’en once - called a run - any 80 Hindu titles 43 Showing, as a deck of the numbers 1 23 Hoop grp. 82 Speed-skating champ Johann ___ member 112 Winged Greek god to 9 may be used 24 They may be split Koss 44 Square sorts 113 Ballpark figure but, like sudoku, 25 Singer with the #1 country hit 83 Out of 45 Peace Nobelist Sakharov 114 Cheese lovers “Hello Darlin’” each number may 87 Like an egocentric’s attitude 47 Cost for getting money, 117 The Sun Devils of the only be used once. 27 When repeated, a calming phrase 91 Flammable fuel maybe N.C.A.A. 28 A whole lot 93 Part of a postal address for Gannon 119 Magnanimous Yesterday’s 29 Debate side University answer 30 Cartographic extra 95 Carry out AL I BABA ASKTO 31 Egg protector 96 Moon of Saturn SODA J ERKS BLEED 32 Easy as falling off ___ 97 Barbecue cook CALL I NG I N COPAY 33 Salon, for example 98 Football linemen: Abbr. ONEEGG NEO ATMS 35 Listens, old-style 99 Fast-talking salesman’s tactic TSR ALDER NAPS Sherman’s Lagoon by Jim Toomey 37 Suspenseful 1966 Broadway hit 102 Itsy-bitsy 43 Grp. that conducts many tests 103 Explorer ___ da Gama VALOR GOETHE 46 Biblical liar 104 Shout from one who’s on a roll? DIES REHAB BOY 48 See 39-Down 106 ___ loss L I KEHERD I NGCATS 49 Actress ___ Chong 107 One to a customer, e.g. EAN EGEST YOYO 51 Least welcoming 110 Prime GLOSSY POINT 52 Wait upon 113 Camping treats ATWO PAINT SHE 53 Gathered 115 B.M.O.C.’s, often 54 ___ Coty, French president before 116 X Games competitor LOIN TOR LEAPON de Gaulle 118 Rikki-___-tavi ANTIC KILLSTIME 55 Stick in the mud 119 Tanned GE I CO STUDPOKER 57 Subtracting 120 Zoom ESSEX NONZERO 59 Cassandra, for one 121 Florida univ. affiliated with the 60 Repeatedly raised the bar? Catholic Church ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE