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Constant patrolling, advanced systems bring down accidents at Sealine Deputy PM receives call from US Secretary of State HISHAM ALJUNDI Although accidents do occur helicopter, he added. DOHA during the season, their impact has “In addition, we have added DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of been lessened by improving the more off-road 4X4 vehicles for Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed ADVANCED GPS system, more response time of the first respond- quick rescue.” bin Abdulrahman al Thani on Saturday ambulances operational off road ers, thanks to deeper reach into the Most of the injuries, he said, received a telephone call from US Secre- and stand-by choppers are helping camping sites. are caused by ATVs and reckless tary of State Mike Pompeo. authorities deliver a safer camping “GPS maps have been updated car drivers who drive down sand They discussed bilateral relations season at the Sealine beach this year. and new roads have been laid deep- dunes carelessly despite warnings and the means to promote them in addi- According to paramedics Qa- er inside this year to facilitate better from the traffic police. tion to key issues of common concern. tar Tribune spoke to at the camp- reach to the mostly crowded beach- The Ministry of Municipality They also discussed recent progress in ing site, accidents involving dune- es. These have made our jobs much and Environment has streamlined the Afghan peace process. bashing vehicles that swarm the easier,” said an ambulance driver. commercial activities at the Sea- Pompeo extended his gratitude to beach during the season have come The number of ambulances at Authorities are striving to deliver a safe camping season at Sealine beach this year. line beach, allowing vending stalls Qatar for its efforts in supporting the down significantly this time due to the paramedics’ disposal has also and restaurants only on dedicated peace process in Afghanistan. improved security measures and been increased. Now, four ambu- are stationed at the beach to meet the campsite quickly, a chief para- spots. It has also laid asphalt roads (QNA) constant patrolling. lances with off-road capabilities any eventuality anywhere within medic said. There is also a stand-by to the main beach fronts. Qatar set to see over 100% rise in cruise tourists in 2018-19 season Nearly 140,000 tourists are expected to arrive in 44 cruise ships this season

SATYENDRA PATHAK Qatari citizen sets Guinness record by DOHA IN a major boost to tourism in the country, Qatar is all set to flying world’s largest kite witness more than 100 percent rise in the number of cruise HISHAM ALJUNDI area of 2,673 square metres. It is 66 in China the day before and a number of tourists to 140,000 in the on- DOHA metres long and 40.5 metres wide and is volunteers, including citizens and expatri- going 2018-2019 season com- The number of cruise tourists to Qatar increased 39 percent to made in the colours of the Qatari National ates, helped him set it up before it was pared with 65,000 passengers 65,000 passengers in 2017-2018 cruise season. THE Guinness world record for the largest Flag. It also features a photo of the Amir flown to Qatar on Saturday. in the 2017-2018 season. kite ever flown now belongs to a Qatari HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani. “My dream has come true now, I According to a report pub- Doha Port welcoming two mega and Watches Exhibition, the citizen. Hussain al Khayarin flew the giant For Khayarin, this is one of his several wanted to do something remarkable for lished recently by Qatar Na- ships on the same day in 2018 as Arabian Fashion Exhibition and kite over Smaisma beach for 20 minutes initiatives to show the Qatari capabilities my beloved country Qatar and enter the tional Tourism Council (QNTC), a major step in the development the Qatar Motor Show in 2018, on Saturday in the presence of officials to the world, following the unjust blockade Guinness Book of World records,” he said. Qatar welcomed 22 cruise ships of the tourism sub-sector. attracting more than 65,000 from the Guinness Book of World Records imposed on the country by some of its The kite, named Al Majd, was supposed with 65,000 passengers in the The year also saw five new visitors. to bag the honour. neighbours since June last year. to be flown on the National Day but it was last cruise season that ended in ships making their maiden calls New editions of nation-wide When laid flat, the kite covers a total The kite, Khayarin said, was tested postponed due to some technical issues. April this year. to Qatar. festivals such as Qatar Interna- In the ongoing 2018-2019 Making it easier for cruise tional Food Festival (QIFF), Qa- cruise season, which kicked off passengers in particular and tar Summer Festival (QSF) and in October and will continue tourists in general to explore Shop Qatar further energised until April 2019, the report said, Qatar was QNTC’s tour guide tourism-related sectors such as Qatar is expected to see nearly training programme, which re- retail, F&B and hospitality as 8,000 new double the number of cruise sulted in licensing of 137 tour well as provided platforms for Pakistan PM to visit Qatar in January ships that arrived in the previ- guides who speak 20 different local entrepreneurs to showcase houses to be ous season bringing 140,000 languages, the report said, their products and services. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will undertake official visits to visitors to Qatar’s shores. Highlighting Qatar’s emer- QNTC has said in the report Qatar and Turkey in the first month of the New Year, according toDaily ready next year: The number of cruise tour- gence as a major hub for in- that it made significant efforts Times. Khan’s visit to Qatar was earlier planned for 29th and 30th ists visiting Qatar increased 39 ternational conferences and in diversifying visitor source of December, the website said, but now it has been rescheduled for percent to 65,000 passengers in exhibitions, the report said the markets and promoting Qatar Al Asmakh 2017-2018 cruise season when country hosted 131 exhibitions as an attractive tourism destina- January 2019. compared with the previous sea- and conferences in various fields tion. In 2018, six representative TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK son, the report said. this year. offices were opened in three of DOHA The report has cited sign- In 2018, the report adds, the world’s largest visitor source ing of memorandum of under- Qatar won the rights to host six markets like China, India and AROUND 8,000 new units will be add- standings (MoUs) with two of major business events to be held Russia. ed to the existing housing pool in Qatar Europe’s leading cruise opera- between 2019 and 2022 with QNTC is also working to next year, an Al Asmakh report has tors as major factors that would the number of prospective par- leverage the country’s state-of- Qatar opens overseas said, suggesting a robust spending on further develop Qatar’s cruise ticipants reaching up to 2,400. the-art sports facilities to bolster commercial buildings in the country. tourism. More than 1,000 brands Qatar’s position as a world-class Most of these new houses under The report has highlighted took part in the Doha Jewellery sports destination. visa centre in Karachi construction are in Lusail, The Pearl- Qatar and some areas in the north and TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK south of Doha, the report added. It said DOHA real estate projects in the country are expected to see massive growth until 4 dead as storm sweeps RNIN QATAR opened its second Visa Centre 2022. WA G: in Pakistan on Saturday in Karachi. The “Around 250 properties are be- centre will help work visa applicants mi- ing developed for the hospitality sec- through central Philippines grate to Qatar quickly by facilitating their tor. Most of them are hotels, which paperwork. The centre will also collect when completed will add 90,000 more Four people were killed in their biometrics data and conduct medi- Qatari and Pakistani officials at the opening rooms in the country. These are besides landslides and thousands of cal tests. The centre operates through an of the visa centre in Karachi. the 55,000 rooms being built as differ- others evacuated from their integrated electronic system to complete ent types of real estate. the enrolment of biometric data and re- ment, Major Abdullah Khalifa al Mohan- The report pointed out that areas in homes after a storm swept quired medical check-ups. nadi and Labour Expert at the Ministry of north and south of Doha were witness- through the central Philippine The inaugural ceremony was attended Administrative Development, Labour and ing significant structural movement islands on Saturday, officials by Consul General of Qatar in Pakistan Social Affairs Mohamed Ali al Meer. The due to urbanisation. “The 2022 FIFA said. Almost 12,000 people Earth’s Mishal Mohammed AA al Ansari, Maj event was also attended by Pakistan Gov- World Cup projects, as well as those “Great Dying” Gen Abdullah Salim al Ali, Director of ernment officials including Nawab Mu- related to Qatar National Vision 2030, were also evacuated from Expat Affairs Department at Ministry of hammad Taimur Talpur, the Minister for are a great incentive for the real estate their homes in the Bicol is nearer than Interior, Brig. Abdullah Ali al Muhannadi, Information Technology, Environment sector,” the report said. Page 12 Ô region. (PG 7 ) suspected Page 9 Director of Visa Support Services Depart- and Coastal Development. Page 12 Ô 02 Sunday, December 30, 2018

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MADLSA website Sidra Medicine launches services offers 102 services for poison emergency treatment QNA z Unveils poison helpline 40031111 z Helpline to receive calls in English and Arabic DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ment advice over the phone Education department to offer THE Ministry of Administra- DOHA from pharmacists and physi- clinical toxicology training for tive Development, Labour and cians with training and exper- physicians, pharmacists, medi- Social Affairs (MADLSA) has SIDRA Medicine, Qatar’s spe- tise in clinical toxicology. cal students and pharmacy stu- launched its new website, which cialist women’s and children’s Dr Khalid al Ansari, Sidra dents and other trainees. represents a comprehensive hospital, has announced the ex- Medicine’s chairman of Emer- The first trainees are sched- window to the ministry’s vari- pansion of its Emergency Medi- gency Medicine, said: “Every uled to begin at Sidra Medicine ous sectors in order to facilitate cine services with the launch of year globally, emergency de- in March 2019. transactions, services and infor- its clinical toxicology services. partments have visits by fran- Dr Ansari added, “We are mation. The services include a poi- tic patients and parents who making great strides in devel- The new website offers son helpline, training work- are worried that they or their oping and advancing Qatar’s about 102 electronic services shops and courses and intro- children have been poisoned. healthcare offering. The devel- and forms in the administrative duction of multiple new poison Often, ER visits after poison opment of our clinical toxicol- development, labour and social antidotes. exposures are unnecessary, but ogy services and programmes is affairs sectors, as well as a spe- The initiatives are part of sometimes they are lifesaving. The helpline provides poisoning management and treatment advice a testament to our goal to pro- cial window to the Institute of Sidra Medicine’s efforts to treat People can call our free helpline Our toxicology services are for both children and adults. vide comprehensive services as Public Administration. poisonings and poison expo- and receive information and ad- not just for our patients but a healthcare provider. The website includes all sures for patients nationwide vice about a poison exposure. have been extended to edness and improving poison chemical and HAZMAT (haz- “Our toxicology services laws related to the ministry such and support Qatar’s healthcare “They will be advised what related assistance and care, ardous materials) incidents, are not just for our patients but as labour law, human resources networks in preparedness for to do at home and whether a support the safety and Sidra Medicine has brought in Sidra Medicine will also be have been extended to support law and social security law. toxicology related incidents. visit to an emergency depart- well-being of people of all new antidotes that were previ- hosting a series of cutting- the safety and well-being of The website is available in The Qatar Poison Center ment is needed. As with poison ages throughout the ously unavailable in Qatar or edge courses and training pro- people of all ages throughout both Arabic and English lan- is a free call centre service by centres in North America, the country. the GCC. It will also house an- grammes. the country. We look forward guages. It is easy to browse and Sidra Medicine’s Department of UK and Australia, our services tidotes to treat a wide variety of Endorsed by the American to working with our partners use, with quick access to infor- Emergency Medicine. The hel- are for both adults and children ~ Dr Khalid al Ansari poisonings, including radioac- College of Medical Toxicology, in Qatar’s healthcare network mation, which makes it easier pline provides poisoning man- of all ages. The service is based tive isotope exposures. the courses are scheduled for in our ongoing commitment to for the user to deal with it, in agement and treatment advice on best practice models that In addition, the healthcare the first quarter of 2019 and will keep patients and families safe addition to providing a special for both children and adults. have been successfully applied at work or in the environment; organisation will participate cover Radiological Incidents & and well cared for.” window to communicate with The helpline is open to the in North America. We are proud drugs (prescription, over-the- in a new antidote-sharing pro- Terrorism, Chemical Terrorism The Qatar Poison Center the ministry with suggestions general public and hospitals. to bring this level of service and counter or herbal medicines); gramme, where new, costly or and Advanced HAZMAT Life helpline does not replace 999 and comments. It accepts calls in English and expertise to Qatar.” gases and fumes; and all enven- infrequently-needed antidotes Support. More details will be emergency services. In the case Visitors can also view the Arabic on 4003 1111 from 9am The Qatar Poison Center omations such as snake bites, will be available for patients at shared in the new year. of a medical emergency, imme- news and events of the ministry to 1am seven days a week. can help with questions about scorpion sting, spider bites and other hospitals in Qatar. Sidra Medicine’s Depart- diate danger or need for critical through the Media Center win- Callers will receive expert exposure to or poisoning with jellyfish stings. To support Qatar’s capac- ment of Emergency Medicine is medical attention, calling 999 is dow. and timely poisoning manage- household products; chemicals As part of its goal of prepar- ity to respond to radiological, collaborating with the Medical recommended. Panel reviews decision to raise HMC cautions against camping-related injuries TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK centimetres deep, urging camp- trainee lawyers’ monthly bonus DOHA ers to use fire retardant tents and ensure they have a fire ex- QNA cadres to realise the Qatar Na- WITH the camping season tinguisher, fire blanket and a DOHA tional Vision 2030. now well underway, Hamad basic first-aid kit that includes He said the Ministry of Medical Corporation (HMC) antiseptics, disinfectants and THE Lawyers Admission Justice seeks to provide the is reminding the public of burn care supplies available. Committee at a meeting appropriate environment for how to protect themselves Officials from HMC are also chaired by Minister of Jus- the new Qatari lawyers and to from the most common reminding the public about the tice and Acting Minister of provide the legal profession camping-related illnesses risks of unsafe ATV use, noting State for Cabinet Affairs HE with national cadres who con- and injuries, many of which that in December and January Dr Issa bin Saad al Jafali al stitute a qualitative addition. are treated by the HMC-run there is traditionally an increase Nuaimi on Saturday reviewed On his part, Chairman Sealine Medical Clinic locat- Dr Hamid Ghareeb. Saleh al Mejareh al Marri. in the number of patients in- the Cabinet Decision No (20) of the Qatar Bar Association ed near Mesaieed City. jured while riding ATVs. for the year 2018 on raising Rashed Nasser al Nuaimi, Dr Hamid Ghareeb, a injuries to hospital. easy to miss. Many people with Saleh al Mejareh al Marri, the monthly bonus of lawyers who is a member of the Law- consultant at HMC’s Medical “We treat patients with a mild carbon monoxide poison- operations manager for HMC’s under training from QR6,000 yers Admission Commit- Administration Department variety of complaints and ail- ing think they have food poi- Ambulance Service, said many to QR10,000 during the com- tee, praised the step, which and Medical supervisor of ments that range from fever, soning or the flu and dismiss of the victims of ATV accidents pulsory training course. Worthy Incentive reflects the keenness of the the Sealine Clinic, is raising abdominal pain, diarrhea and the symptoms. Symptoms of are children under the age of 18. The Committee, in the The increment comes Cabinet and of minister to awareness of the facility which a cough, as well as more severe carbon monoxide can include He urged all ATV driv- light of Article 20 of the Law, encourage Qatari lawyers to officially opened for the ninth conditions, including treatment headaches, dizziness, disori- ers and passengers to be fully and in accordance with the within the framework of attend the courses, which are year in October. of wounds and burns, intestinal entation, nausea and fatigue. clothed, wear goggles, gloves rules established set by the the government’s a prerequisite for entering the The clinic is open from 3pm infections, asthma, bone frac- Some individuals may also ex- and boots, and use a helmet Cabinet, decided to continue encouragement for the legal profession. each Thursday until 5pm on tures and heart attacks.” perience chest pain, especially every time they operate an ATV. the payment of the remu- citizens to engage in the At the meeting, four new Saturday and will remain open He stressed the need for those with coronary heart dis- Marri noted that during the neration throughout the two- law profession. lawyers were also sworn in until mid-April. This means campers to take proactive ease. Symptoms can start to ap- camping season, in addition year training period, which is before the Committee while that medical cares and, specifi- steps to prevent accidents, pear within five to 20 minutes to its regular round-the-clock complemented by in a Qatari Minister of Justice Dr Issa bin admission and transfer appli- cally emergency medical servic- noting the importance of not of exposure,” Dr Ghareeb said. emergency coverage in the Sea- law firm. Saad al Jafali al Nuaimi cations of more lawyers were es, are available during the busy burning coal or firewood or He recommended only us- line area, the Ambulance Ser- On raising the monthly bo- examined and decision was camping season. using gas-powered generators ing approved heating devices, vice has added two ambulances nus for lawyers under training, made thereon. Dr Ghareeb said, “In ad- or portable gas camp stoves in which he said can be easily and two 4x4 emergency vehi- the minister said the incre- sure the optimum preparation The meeting reviewed the dition to being open each enclosed spaces, including in- identified as they include an ap- cles which will be permanently ment comes within the frame- of Qatari lawyers. minutes of the meetings of the weekend, the clinic also pro- side camps and tents. proval number or mark. stationed in the area. work of the government’s en- He added that the Minis- subcommittees, adopted the vides services during public He said barbecues, gas He also suggested having a He said there are 11 ambu- couragement for the citizens try of Justice and the Lawyers recommendations of the min- holidays. We care for patients cookers and heaters can give separate area for cooking, with lances stationed in the Sealine to engage in the law profes- Admission Committee would utes of the subcommittee for with both minor health con- off carbon monoxide and are a a minimum distance of five me- area during peak times and sion, support for the national work to provide the needed non-Qatari lawyers and the cerns and emergency cases. leading cause of carbon-mon- tres between a tent or camper noted that the Ambulance Ser- cadres, especially the lawyers, facilities to qualify Qatari law- subcommittee on complaints The clinic is equipped with oxide related poisoning. and fire pit. vice is ready to transport emer- provide suitable conditions for yers, in compliance with the and considered notes on cer- a helicopter landing area to “Carbon monoxide poison- Dr Ghareeb also recom- gency cases from the sand dune Qatari lawyers to complete the directives of the wise leader- tain legal opinions relating to transfer patients who have ur- ing is so dangerous because mended that outdoor fireplaces area to the clinic or the helicop- training programmes to en- ship in qualifying national the work of the Committee. gent medical needs or severe the signs and symptoms can be or fire pits should be at least 60 ter landing area, as required. QC joins NGO Alliance in Somalia to coordinate global aid efforts QNA manitarian organisations in DOHA Somalia, such as the monthly meetings of the OIC and the QATAR Charity (QC) has OCHA coordination meetings, joined the NGO Alliance in as well as coordination meet- Somalia and participated in ings organised by Somali gov- the recent coalition meeting ernment agencies. held in the capital Mogadishu Qatar Charity joined the in the presence of Minister Start Network in February 2016 of Humanitarian Affairs and as an observer, before being Disaster Management of So- granted full membership by malia Hamza Saeed Hamza the Board of Directors in No- and Minister of Labour Saleh vember, 2017, after fulfilling all Ahmed Jamea, Humanitarian membership requirements. Coordinator for the United Qatar Charity’s joining the NGO Alliance in Somalia opens opportunities for it to join other humanitarian alliances and partnerships with major international organisations. The UK-based Start Net- Nations in Somalia Peter de work is one of the largest non- Klerk and a large number of national aid efforts across the tive network of NGOs working Garwi, Mogadishu and Nairobi, partnerships with major inter- and opens the door for its par- governmental humanitarian directors of the offices of glob- world in cooperation with non- to coordinate international aid, and the NGO Alliance itself is a national organisations. ticipation in the United Nations organisations in the world with al humanitarian bodies. governmental organisations. raising the presence of non- member of a number of impor- This kind of coordina- policy-making and decision- 42 international and regional QC joins the alliance as part The NGO Alliance was es- governmental organisations in tant international alliances. tion platform provides a safer making in order to achieve sus- organisations as its members of its strategic approach to boost tablished in Somalia in 1999 and the structure of aid coordina- Qatar Charity’s joining the framework for law enforcement tainable development. and provides quick and effec- its presence within the interna- currently has 98 local and inter- tion in Somalia. The Alliance NGO Alliance in Somalia opens and operations, enhancing Qa- The QC office in Somalia tive humanitarian assistance to tional humanitarian system and national humanitarian bodies runs its local affairs in Somalia opportunities for it to join other tar’s philanthropic image with- participates in a number of those affected in areas of hu- its keenness to coordinate inter- and has evolved into an effec- through its offices in Hargeisa, humanitarian alliances and in the humanitarian system, coordination meetings for hu- manitarian crises. Nation Sunday, December 30, 2018 03 Qatar, Malaysia partners in combating corruption: Qatari envoy QNA enhancing cooperation and taking the lead in the interna- sian people in combating cor- and institution winners and the convention against cor- KUALA LUMPUR bilateral relations,” the en- tional campaign against cor- ruption and their realisation includes a prize symbol, a ruption adopted by the UN voy said in a report carried ruption and crime so that Ma- that this is the shortest way to statue of a hand that sym- General Assembly on Oct 31, QATAR and Malaysia have a by Malaysia’s (Bernama) laysia could be an example for achieve sustainable develop- bolises international efforts 2003, and enforced in 2005 shared vision to achieve the News Agency recently. other countries to follow. ment,” he said. in the fight against corrup- with 186 signatories. objectives of the United Na- He praised the recent Since 2016, the Amir The Qatari diplomat tion with interconnected The award highlights ex- tions (UN) campaign against visit of the Amir His High- Sheikh Tamim Award has added that the award is an lines that refer to the pro- emplary and noteworthy ac- corruption and supporting ness Sheikh Tamim bin been organised by the Cen- annual event to recognise cess of uniting the world for tions and good practices on a global partnership efforts, Hamad al Thani to Malaysia tre of Rule of Law and Anti- and appreciate contribu- the fight against corruption global scale to recognise, pro- said Ambassador of Qatar coupled with HH the Amir’s Corruption in Doha, in coop- tion to the global campaign while the transparent struc- mote, collect and disseminate to Malaysia HE Fahad bin attendance at the third eration with the UN Office on against corruption, as well ture symbolises the impor- anti-corruption successful Mohammed Kafoud. Sheikh Tamim International Drugs and Crime. as enhance Qatar’s role in tance of transparency. models globally. “This common vision Anti-Corruption Excellence The Ambassador said Ma- the global partnership and The Sheikh Tamim Award The award aims to raise and collaboration between Award ceremony in Putra- laysia was the third country its efforts in fighting cor- is considered a global initia- awareness, provide support Qatar and Malaysia covers jaya city in Malaysia. chosen to host the prestigious ruption aimed at achieving tive to promote awareness on and solidarity for the fight many other international The Ambassador said host- event after Austria in 2016 and sustainable development. the rule of law and motivate against corruption as well as and regional issues. Both ing the award in Malaysia was Switzerland in 2017. Ambassador of Qatar to He added that this award governments, academic insti- encourage and inspire similar countries look forward to also a recognition of the role of “This shows an apprecia- Malaysia HE Fahad bin worth $1 million is distrib- tutions, media and civil socie- and new initiatives towards a furthering joint action and Malaysia’s Prime Minister in tion of the role of the Malay- Mohammed Kafoud. uted equally to individual ties to adopt the principles of corruption-free society.

Mada awareness drive QRCS extends winter aid to over 47,000 on assistive technology to empower disabled IDPs in northern Syria with QFFD fund Conditions for IDPs are worse during winter with the impact of war, overpopulation and lack of basic needs QNA programme that has been DOHA designed in compliance with the best global practices in TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK MADA Assistive Technology assistive technology. DOHA Centre, part of the Ministry With regards to the com- of Transport and Commu- munity, the awareness cam- UNDER the ongoing humani- nications, has launched an paign focuses on the work tarian response funded by Qatar awareness campaign on the of Mada with its partners to Fund for Development (QFFD), importance of technology empower 2,900 people with Qatar Red Crescent Society and digital access and their special needs and the elderly (QRCS) has provided relief and positive impact on lives of to integrate in the society and winter aid for more than 47,000 people with special needs benefit from available health, internally displaced people and the elderly. The cam- cultural and governmental (IDPs) and host communities in paign has also introduced services by making digital northern Syria. the services of the centre in platforms accessible to them. Through its representation assistive technology in many The campaign also high- mission in Gaziantep, Turkey, fields such as education, em- lights the centre’s efforts in field relief workers were de- ployment and community. supporting a number of en- ployed across Idlib and Aleppo The campaign, which will tities and building their ca- countryside, to distribute a to- run till the end of December, pacities to provide assistive tal of 3,600 blankets and 2,400 includes broadcasting aware- technology services for the mattresses to 800 households Relief and non-food items are a major component of focus in Qatar Red Crescent Society’s humanitarian operations. ness messages and videos that targeted category through as- (4,000 persons), each receiv- aim to highlight the positive sistive technology stations. ing 5 blankets and 3 mat- of focus in QRCS’ humanitar- impact of assistive technology Mada has updated its You- tresses on average. Moreover, ian operations. These kinds of and information and commu- tube channel which includes kitchenware kits were distrib- aid effectively alleviate the suf- nication technology (ICT). many video clips, some of uted, each containing cooking fering of affected communities, It also shows the achieve- which are educational on how utensils and food containers particularly in blockaded areas, ments of the centre in the to use assistive technology so- adequate for six persons, as thus saving their lives and pre- education sector by enabling lutions under the supervision well as 600 fuel-powered heat- serving their dignity. 3,000 students of special and review of specialists and ers. These distributions ben- The population of northern needs to access quality educa- experts of the centre. efited up to 4,700 and 3,000 Syria is facing dreadful condi- tion through technology and The campaign comes as persons, respectively. tions, with the number of IDPs to build the capacity of teach- part of the centre’s efforts to As a gift from the State of hovering around 1.2 million ers and specialists. encourage various sectors and Qatar, QRCS distributed more across Idlib, Aleppo, Hama, and In the employment sec- entities to support digital ac- than 52 tonnes of dates to 8,000 their countryside parts. tor, the campaign touches cess and promote the use of most affected households, or Things become even worse on Mada enabling a centre technology to empower all 40,000 persons. during winter with the impact for special needs to enter the persons with special needs in Relief and non-food items of war, overpopulation and lack job market through a special the State of Qatar. (NFL) are a major component of basic needs.

SJC launches QFBA, IMA Doha hold event to update evening service at Family Court accountants on latest CMA practices THE Supreme Judiciary Coun- cil (SJC) has launched the even- ing service of the Family Court TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK event was moderated by hance their professional skills to condition our young genera- throughout the week, from DOHA Ahmed Mahmoud, who fa- by way of this course. We also tion to spearhead this growth Sunday to Thursday, within the cilitated a workshop about the provided our students some of through right knowledge and framework of the council’s plan IN order to facilitate Certi- CMA part one preparation for the most effective exam tips to academic insights and this to improve performance as well fied Management Accountant over seven hours. excel in their academic profile. course aims to do just that and as to save time. (CMA) students with the pro- Ahmed is a professionally At QFBA, we have been con- more by precisely honing their The initiative also seeks to gramme highlights, Qatar Fi- and globally certified CA with stantly challenging our stu- skills and making them the develop the judicial system in nance and Business Academy a wide experience in account- dents to stand the test of times most suited financial profes- the country and the legal ser- (QFBA) successfully conducted ing, auditing, financial man- and this course would steer sionals in times to come.” vices provided by the concerned CMA P1 free boot camp in asso- agement, financing consulting their skillsets in the right direc- Earning the CMA creden- authorities to citizens. ciation with IMA Doha Chapter and assurance services. He tion to carve a great future for tial certifies that profession- The court will receive pub- LLD (G). Held at Interconti- currently works as the head of themselves and their respective als have the skills needed to lic on its premises located in nental Doha recently, the event accountants in one of the lead- organisations.” succeed at financial planning, Al Sadd Area from 13:00 pm to intended to update account- ing private entities with public On their part, Moamen analysis, control, decision 17:00 pm. ants on new CMA practices and interest in Qatar, managing Omar Ali, (IMA- Doha Chap- support, and it also repre- In conjunction with the prepare them to be at par with more than 18 separate compa- ter president), said:“We take sents their commitment to launch of the service, an infor- the changing dynamics. nies under its control. pride in joining hands with the professional ethics. In addi- mation and guidance office on With Asham al Masri as the On this occasion, Dr Mo- academic institution of such tion to these basic skills, the the services of the Family Court facilitator, the event started hammed al Emadi, head of a great repute. By coming to- CMA certification focuses on will be opened to provide servic- with a brief info session about Sales and Marketing, QFBA, gether, we are not only mould- advanced skills such as budg- es such as multiple applications the CMA certificate, its con- said:“We are pleased to host ing the mindsets of young fi- eting, forecasting, and man- for registration, petitions, fund tents, eligibility criteria, exam this facilitation meet for our nancial professionals but also aging costs. All these are re- services and other information and membership fees, etc. CMA students in association creating the bright future for quired to effectively evaluate requests. The initiative is part Asham is the vice president for with IMA Doha Chapter. This the financial sector of Qatar. investment opportunities and of the preliminary stage of court Admin and Finance at the IMA event offered the participants a Participants at CMA P1 free boot camp conducted by Qatar Finance Our country has been wit- support strategic financial de- services development and is Doha Chapter. sneak peek into the programme and Business Academy in association with IMA Doha Chapter LLD (G) nessing interesting economic cisions based on solid analysis intended to facilitate access to The second part of the offerings and how they can en- in Doha recently. growth and we have the calibre and sound ethics. court services. (QNA) AAB supplies Toyota’s electric vehicles to Pick Quick Limousine TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK sales team members. organised a Toyota Hybrid DOHA M/s Pick Quick Limou- Experience programme for sine is one of the leading limousine drivers as well as IN continuation of the success integrated limousine com- for Top Fleet customers. Dur- of Toyota Hybrid Experience panies operating in Qatar ing these sessions, the hybrid programme held recently for since 2004 to provide total electric vehicle technology limousine customers, Abdul- solution of transportation in as well as its key advantages lah Abdulghani & Bros Co Qatar. Pick Quick Limousine were explained. (AAB) fleet sales team con- has a fleet strength of over To promote hybrid electric cluded a deal for supplying 450 vehicles in operation of vehicles and to reduce carbon Toyota hybrid electric vehicles which more than 40 percent footprint in Qatar, AAB has with Pick Quick Limousine. are brand Toyota. partnered with Sharq Village The first delivery of Camry AAB has been participat- & SPA by giving Camry HEV Hybrid electric vehicles was ing in and organising various for the transportation of their held at the Toyota Showroom programmes to promote hy- VIP customers. at AAB Tower where AAB’s brid electric vehicles in Qa- Toyota currently has two ACEO RK Murugan handed tar. Early this year, AAB had hybrid models in its model over the symbolic key to Mo- participated in the ‘Green Car’ line-up in Qatar viz. Toyota hammed Alamgir Hossain initiative organised by Qatar RK Murugan, ACEO, AAB handing over the symbolic key to Mohammed Alamgir Hossain Hashmat Ali, managing partner of Pick Quick Limousine. Prius HEV and Toyota Camry Hashmat Ali, managing part- General Electricity & Water HEV. AAB will be introducing ner of Pick Quick Limousine Corporation ‘Kahramaa’ dur- Conservation and Energy Ef- During Qatar Motor Show, hybrid educational session by nent Qatari national. In addi- more Toyota hybrid electric in the presence of AAB fleet ing the National Program for ficiency-Tarsheed. AAB had organised two-day Khalifa al Haroon, a promi- tion to this, AAB had recently vehicles next year. 04 Sunday, December 30, 2018 Nation Environmental violations detected in the North Three start-ups join Ooredoo’s Digital

The Ministry of and Beyond incubation programme Municipality and Environment (MME), represented by the Department of Wildlife Protection, recently detected a number of environmental violations in the northern areas and initiated legal proceedings Sixteen start-ups pitched for QBIC General and Digital and Beyond, of which only six have pitched to be incubated by Ooredoo’s Digital and against the Beyond programme. violators. (TNN) TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Lean Start-up Programme food and beverages powered helping potential start-ups DOHA offered participants the op- by a mobile application. App capture financial benefits portunity to pitch for a space users simply use the app to through access to its superior THE Demo Day organised re- on incubation programmes order food and beverages, and technology. cently by Qatar Business In- devised by QBIC and Digital & have them delivered straight Manar Khalifa al Muraikhi, cubation Center (QBIC) was Beyond. In total, 16 start-ups to their seat in the stadium. director PR and corporate com- a great success with three pitched for QBIC General and BFive: It provides a local- munications at Ooredoo, said: new start-ups selected to join Digital and Beyond, of which ised matching service between “We were delighted to see six the incubation programme only six have pitched to be in- clients and service providers top quality start-ups pitching devised by QBIC and Digital cubated by Ooredoo’s Digital through a matching agent. for the opportunity to be incu- & Beyond, Ooredoo has an- and Beyond programme. Welfair: It offers an online bated under Ooredoo’s Digital & nounced. As a result, the following platform for sharing funds Beyond programme, and we’re Digital & Beyond is a spe- three, drawn from diverse in- among trusted individuals in excited to see what’s next for the cialised incubator powered by dustries including Entertain- order to improve their finan- three start-ups chosen. We see Ooredoo. ment & Sports, Services and cial readiness and promote initiatives such as the incubation The event offered the op- FinTech have been incubated social positivity. programmes as vital to improv- portunity for start-ups in the by Ooredoo and will move to Ooredoo, as a supporter ing and developing the industry region to showcase their of- the next development phase: of start-ups, is playing a ma- ecosystem, as they help us to ferings and demonstrate the ASAPP: This start-up aims jor role in Qatar’s economic identify new revenue streams, benefits their start-ups would to facilitate and improve stadi- diversification, building and tap into evolving technology and provide. um hospitality through an or- supporting a robust entre- ensure this new technology is The grand finale of the dering and delivery service for preneurial eco-system and faster to market.” Shocky Brats wins Coastal Qatar – AITMAQ futsal ISA Qatar introduces new technology in gas detection TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

INTERNATIONAL Society of Automation (ISA) Qatar Section, the largest world- wide body of automation engineering professionals, recently organised its 99th Technical Seminar on Fully integrated wireless and ul- trasonic gas detection solu- tions in oil and gas industry. The seminar was organ- ised in association with M/s INSTROL and Dragger. The speaker Adne Baer Olsen, business develop- Eight teams participated in the matches and the team Shocky Brats was crowned the champions, while team Mean Machines clinched the runners-up trophy. ment manager at Dragger Norway, presented their de- ANJUMAN Institute of Tech- crowned the champions, while Event partners Nishad AITMAQ President Ab- velopment of the flammable Qatar through regular tech- and attended by automa- nology and Management team Mean Machines clinched Azeem (CEO, Coastal Group), dul Wahid, General Sec- and toxic gas wireless detec- nical seminars, conferences, tion engineers from Qatar Alumni Qatar (AITMAQ) or- the runners-up trophy. Mohan Kumar (General Man- retary Sabik, Sports Sec- tion system. symposiums, exhibitions by Petroleum, QatarGas, QA- ganised Coastal Qatar -- AIT- A large number of alumni ager, Globus Enterprises), Ni- retary Wafi, Muhammed, ISA is playing a vital role various control system man- FAC, QChem, QAPCO, Oryx MAQ Futsal Tournament Sea- and family attended the event, shad K P (Operations Director, Muhammed Rafi, Jouhar, for technical upgrading and ufacturers and consultants GTL, QVC, QASCO, QEWC, son 3 at Aspite Dome recently. which also featured various Gulf Star Group) and Mum- Thanveer, Rabah and branch introduction of latest tech- from all over the world. Worley Parsons, Technip, A total of eight teams par- entertainment activities and ammed Sahal (AGS Shipping captains Ashfaque, Than- nology being used in vari- The seminar was presid- DOPET and other reputed ticipated in the matches and games for children and wom- & Logistiics) gave away the zeer, Shanif and Denny co- ous oil and gas industries, ed by Nilangshu Dey, presi- Engineering & Contracting the team Shocky Brats was en. prizes to the winners. ordinated the event. (TNN) among control engineers in dent of ISA Qatar Section, companies of Qatar. Chennai Cricketers lifts HIQ Champions Trophy 2018

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Batting first, Medgulf HIQ Group, said: “I congratu- team walking away with the Rafi for his effort in making DOHA Cricket Club put a target of late all the participating teams prestigious HIQ Champion- the tournament a success, 91/9 in 15 overs which was eas- for taking part in this prestig- ship Trophy and MedGulf stressing that organising such THE Chennai Cricketers team ily chased by Chennai Cricket- ious league.” Cricket team becoming the a tournament requires people cruised to victory against Med- ers in 11 overs 95/3 runs, led He thanked Srinivas Gad- runners-up. The other two with experience and passion Gulf Cricket Club at the HIQ by a spectacular fiery knock of de, managing director of Dana semifinalists were Friends towards cricket. Champions Trophy 2018 tour- 39 runs in 13 balls by Basker World Contracting Co. WLL Cricket Club and United “Sport teaches us team Making time for cricket from tion to all the team members. nament finals by 7 wickets. Al- Balasingam with 5 sixers and for sponsoring the event. Asians Cricket Club. spirit and I see amazing team- their busy schedules is truly The tournament took place together 18 teams participated 1 boundary. He was also ad- HIQ Champions Trophy Srinivas Gadde, managing work here in organising such a commendable,” said Gadde. in Ras Abu Fontas Grounds in the tournament which con- judged man of the match. witnessed four semifinalists, director of Dana World Con- beautiful event and also in the He handed over certificates and drew an large crowd of cluded on November 30, 2018. Syed Rafi, chairman of with the Chennai Cricketers tracting Company, thanked way the players have played. of participation and apprecia- cricket lovers and sports fans. Sunday, December 30, 2018 05 CAMPUS CORNER QU health project awarded in the US TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the field of health, science and praised QU and its incredible he says, and 6th among best echo the statement made by Professor Asmaa al Thani, and integrate into meaningful DOHA scientific research. support to enhancing learning Middle East universities. Her Highness Sheikha Moza dean of the College of Health internships.” Reimagine celebrates and experiences globally and for its Dr Mariam al Maadeed, bint Nasser during the inau- Sciences and the director of the Professor Asmaa added SEHHA-QSBD, a Qatar Uni- rewards the most success- continued support to innova- vice president for Research guration of the Sidra Medical Biomedical Research Center, that the project is currently versity (QU) dual project won ful educational and innova- tive educational projects. and Graduate Studies at QU Center. In the context of health- said, “SEHHA- QSBD Dual being sponsored by Qatar bronze in the Middle East tive projects that enhance the During the conference, Dr commented, “Embedding the care services improvement, project was established in 2013 BioBank, operated by QU- Regional Award category at learning outcomes and em- Omar al Ansari, vice presi- aspect of career success in high the State of Qatar endeavours to build national capacities of Health and the Biomedical Re- the Reimagine Education ployability annually through dent of Academic Affairs at school students is one of the to graduate competent candi- Qataris in the fields of health- search Center, in collaboration Conference recently. the conference. QU, gave a speech where he major anchors to achieve Qatar dates in this area. This is a core care and natural science. Up with Hamad Medical Corpora- The project is a collabora- Nunzio Quacquarelli, CEO talked about the vital role the vision 2030 and increase our of the professional security and to this year, the project hosted tion, Ministry of Education and tion between QU’s Sciences of QS (Quacquarelli Symonds), university plays in supporting national capacities of Qatari a platform of the national secu- over 470 Qatari students from Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Human Health a leading global higher educa- educational systems world- health professionals, natural rity of any state. Her Highness 95 percent of the high schools Public Health, Ministry of In- Activity (SEHHA) and Qatari tion company, said that more wide. He highlighted the 17 scientists and researchers.” pointed that the shortage of across Qatar. The project is a terior, Al-Gannas Qatari Soci- Scientists in Biological Diver- than 1186 projects were sub- QU research centres that work She adds, “We are proud qualified professionals in a sec- great opportunity for Qatari ety at Katara Cultural Village, sity (QSBD), a programme mitted for the awards, of which collaboratively towards excel- to see how far this project has tor will render a state unable to high school students to explore Qatar Falcon Genome Project, which aims to attract both only 160 were nominated to lence. QU ranked 332 among reached among the national fulfil its duties at certain point the career of health sciences, Sidra Medicine and the Prima- male and female Qataris to be the finalists. Quacquarelli the world’s best universities, and international scopes. We in history.” apply their innovative ideas ry Healthcare Corporation. DPS-MIS celebrates 18th Annual Day with gaiety

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DPS- Modern Indian School recently celebrated the 18th Annual Day themed ‘Vivartana - the present contains the past’ with gusto, grandeur and grace. The cultural extravaganza highlighted the importance of values and culture in the ever- transforming digital era. The event was graced by Chief Guest, Group CEO of Doha Bank Qatar Dr R Seethar- aman, President DPS-MIS past’, the students have tried to man congratulated the school plishments in the year 2017-18. Hassan Chougule, Vice-Pres- put forth a very relevant mes- for choosing such an appropri- Teaching and the non- ident Yasir Nainar, esteemed sage that values and culture in- ate theme and underscored the teaching staff who have com- board of directors members, herited from the enriching past importance of principle-centric pleted 15 or 10 eventful years in principals of various Indian pave the way for a reassuring values and right attitude to at- the school were awarded with a schools, parents and other emi- future,” she said. tain complete success. memento for their dedication nent guests. Chougule welcomed “It is necessary that human and sincerity. Special recog- Addressing the gather- the guests and inspired the beings remain connected to the nition was given to the Qatar ing, Principal Asna Nafees young minds with his words value system imbibed in them National School Accreditation said DPS-MIS believes in em- of wisdom. by their forefathers and leave (QNSA) school team for their powering the children with all He introduced the Chief behind a rich legacy for the gen- role in the successful accredita- round excellence. Guest Dr Seetharaman as a erations to follow,” he said. tion by QNSA. “The school sets bench- man of great calibre, creden- The whiz-kids were award- About 600 young artistes marks, inspires its students and tials and intellectual banker ed with trophies and certifi- from the junior and senior gives life opportunities to wid- with a gentle heart. cates for their extraordinary all wings of DPS-MIS portrayed en their horizons and unlock He also appreciated Dr round performance (Class X & the underlying idea behind the the doors of success. Through Seetharaman’s contribution to XII), excellence in academics theme through various enthral- the Annual Day 2018, Vivar- the society. (Gulf Toppers- X) and other na- ling dance forms, enchanting tana- the present contains the On his part, Dr Seethara- tional and international accom- music and captivating skits. Qatari culture on display at ISL Qatar

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THE International School of Lon- don (ISL) Qatar’s entire community Urgently looking recently came together to celebrate Qatar National Day. The spectacular event was or- for experienced IT Support Engineer ganised by Ahmed El Hadidi and began with diverse Qatari cultural Job Description: activities including a large majlis to welcome the community, a muse- • Installing and configuring computer hardware operating systems um of Qatari artifacts, a wide vari- ety of typical Qatari national dishes (W7, W10, MAC) and applications. to enjoy and a display of a camel • Working knowledge on AD, DHCP, DNS, GP, File Servers and IIS. and Qatari falcons. The entire school was led by • Configurations and Troubleshooting skills on LAN, WAN, WLAN, and Security students Abdulla al Dahneem and appliances & applications. Sheikha Al Kubaisi with a read- ing from the Quran, songs, a poem • knowledge and Skill to Diagnose and resolve the Hardware/software faults or about Qatar, as well as music and a issues. traditional sword dance. The school also dedicated a spe- • Provides users support for required applications and available services (Website/ cial section of the event to support Mobile). national products, such as Baladna, Al Baladi Supermarket and Agrico • Respond to calls and inquiries to provide support, including procedural docu- for providing fresh vegetables. mentation and relevant reports. The finale included a fashion show by the staff - all demonstrat- • Relocate & install PCs, printers & other peripherals including standard software ing their love for Qatar by wearing and web applications. traditional Qatari clothing. The ceremony was admired by parents • Troubleshooting system and network problem and advance skill on TCP/IP and attendees. Structure. “This year, we welcomed a larger crowd who joined us in the celebra- • Monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks tion. We are grateful to our students, and other peripherals. parents and the ISL Qatar commu- nity for being a part of the school’s • Maintain the inventory information lists regularly. National Day celebration. We’d also ISL Qatar has an outstanding impressive record of admission to • Communicate and resolve issue for Internal & external clients and escalate Sup- like to thank Qatar Museum Author- reputation for high academic stand- the best universities worldwide. ity for providing us with beautiful ards, prestigious International Bac- The student body of 1,000 are port and follow up with Vendors. art and handicrafts,” said El Hadidi. calaureate (IB) programmes and an aged from three to 18. Experience and Skill Requirements: • Excellent knowledge in MSOFFICE, DTP, Email clients, Webmaster, Social Media and Online portals. IIS launches Parent Teacher Association • Expert in MCSE, Linux, Firewall configuration and Storage configuration. • Excellent written and spoken communication skills & Interpersonal Skills. • At least 3 Years’ experience in the field. • Good at communication and presentation. 4XDOLÀFDWLRQV &HUWLÀFDWLRQ • Degree or Equal qualification. • Professional qualifications on System, Network and Security is preferred • Professional Certification such as MCSA, MCSE and CCNA is preferred. Ideal Indian School (IIS) has launched its Parent Teacher Association (PTA) recently. The PTA was formed at the initiative of ‡ Job Type: Full-time. IIS Principal Syed Shoukath Ali, who is also the chairman of the association. During the launch, Ali addressed the issues to be taken up by the PTA and the association’s way of functioning with a power point presentation. The PTA’s executive com- : Fluent in Arabic/English speaking and writing is a must. mittee was also elected on the occasion. The office bearers of the PTA include Syed Shoukath Ali (Chairman), Yasir Abdulla, ‡ Language Aliyar Mohammed, Zemina Sulfikar, Nuamen Ismail, Noufal, Shabeer Abdutty and Shakeel Ahmed. Apart from the executive committee, a management committee with 16 members was also formed on the occasion. The PTA aims to work towards 6HQGXV\RXU&9WRFDUHHUV#TLPTDWDUFRP the growth and progress of the school with students and education being the prime focus. (TNN) 06 Sunday, December 30, 2018 Reports by Ailyn Agonia For events and press releases email Kabayan Corner [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222

Community service a way of life with New PPO chief

ERVING the com- PPO was formed in Qatar in March 2009 munity is a way of giving back. By with the main objective of serving as the im- being involved in plementing arm of Philippine Overseas Labor the community’s Office- Overseas Workers Welfare Administra- Swelfare, you touch lives as well as inspiring people to engage tion (POLO-OWWA) in the conduct of Special in social service, said Jehmar Tabili, the new Chairperson of Professional Licensure Examination (SPLE) Philippine Professional Organi- among Filipino professionals in Qatar zation (PPO) Qatar, the um- brella group of different Filipino professional groups in Qatar. Jehmar is a certified public accountant/ certified manage- ment accountant by profession working with the prestigious Qatar Petroleum and has been a resident of Qatar for 15 years. His impressive community service record includes being a past president of the Philip- pine Institute of Certified Pub- lic Accountants (PICPA) Doha. Jehmar said he was bringing this wealth of experience plus the inspiration coming from PPO Qatar Chairman Jehmar Tabili with his family. his beautiful family to this new demanding and challenging in March 2009 with the main neers (PICE) Qatar, Institute (FILARPQ) and Filipino Ra- Talking about the qualities task on his hands. objective of serving as the im- of Integrated Electrical Engi- diologic Technologist Associa- of a good leader, Jehmar said, “Joining professional plementing arms of Philippine neers of the Philippines-State tion in Qatar (FILRAQ). “Being a good leader means groups will serve as your steer- Overseas Labor Office- Over- of Qatar Chapter (IIEE-SQC), Under his leadership, Je- being persistent, obedient to ing wheel to increase the level seas Workers Welfare Admin- Philippine Society of Mechan- hmar said, he is aiming to the earlier leaders and elders, of your competence in your istration (POLO-OWWA) in ical Engineers (PSME) Qatar, have a 50 percent over-all guided from above and inno- chosen field. As the new chair- the conduct of Special Pro- Institute of Electronic Engi- passing rates in SPLE taking vative. A good leader should man of PPO, it will give me the fessional Licensure Examina- neers of the Philippines Qatar place in August 2019 and try also learn to listen to others’ opportunity to oversee how tion (SPLE) among Filipino (IECEP), United Architects of to involve more members of opinions and suggestions but the equally-dynamic 13 Fili- professionals in Qatar. One of the Philippines Qatar (UAP), professional organisations must be strong enough to hold pino professional groups work its purposes is to enhance the Philippine Nurses Association to be active partners of PPO. his ground in cases of disa- together and contribute to the professional competence of its Qatar (PNAQ), Association Bringing back the PPO Sports greement. To be a good leader, mission of the umbrella group members and promote high- of Filipino Educators in Qa- Fest which further promotes one should be able to know the which includes advancing the level of ethical conduct, integ- tar (AFEQ), Filipino Dentist camaraderie and familiarity strengths of its members, and development of Filipino pro- rity, camaraderie, and general Organization Qatar (FDOQ), among organisations is also also utilise those strengths. He fessionals in the country and well-being of its members. Geodetic Engineers of the among the grand plans of Jeh- should know how to delegate serving the community as a Aside from PICPA- Doha, Philippines Qatar (GEPQ), mar. More so, he is committed tasks and involve others but whole,” said Jehmar. PPO is comprised of Philip- Filipino Association of Res- to acting as an effective and be also willing to lead from the PPO Qatar Chairman Jehmar Tabili PPO was formed in Qatar pine Institute of Civil Engi- piratory Practitioners Qatar efficient leader of PPO. front.”

Philippine embassy stages Sarah Geronimo world tour cultural show to mark QND concert in Doha on Jan 25 HE much-awaited world concert of multiple-awarded Filipino singer Sarah The musical event titled “This I5 HILIPPINE Embas- ippine Embassy Atty. Rous- Geronimo will be staged in Aspire La- Me” is a celebration of the 15 years sy in Doha hosted sel Reyes, Philippine Labour dies Sports Hall on January 25, starting of Sarah in the entertainment an entertainment- Attache to Qatar David Des Tat 8:00pm. industry. It has been staged in Pfilled programmed Dicang and other officials of The musical event titled “This I5 titled “Hatid Saya: the embassy and the Philip- Me” is a celebration of the 15 years of different parts of the world Thank you pine Overseas Labour Office Sarah in the entertainment indus- including across the US. Qatar” as (POLO-OWWA) in Doha. try. It has been staged in different part of The event, held in co- parts of the world including across ies have been box-office hits. Qatar Na- operation with Al Nasr Star the US. Sarah also ranked as the 7th tional Day Group, featured perfor- The concert in Doha will also top-earning Filipino celebrities in (QND) cel- mances by Manila-based feature Mark Bautista, Sam Con- 2017. Her latest achievements in- ebration at the celebrities headlined by Fil- cepcion and G-Force Dancers. It is clude being named as Goodwill Aspire Zone Ladies ipina actress and performer produced by Doha City Events Ambassadress for Music of the Hall. Development, Labor and So- Maja Salvador. She was also Management together with National Commission for Cul- The event was attend- cial Affairs, Overseas Work- joined by actor Nico Anto- Qatar Hammad Perform- ture and the Arts, EduCircle ed by Mohamed Has- ers Welfare Administration nio and beauty pageant title ers and will also showcase Awards’ Most Influential Fe- san al Obaidly, Deputy (OWWA) Deputy Admin- holder Noelle Uy Tuazon. a number of local players male Concert Performer of Minister and Chairman istrator Arnell Ignacio and Cultural performances and such as Tripod acoustic the Year 2017 and EduCircle of the Labor Sector at other dignitaries. song numbers by Qatar- band and Soundz of Era Awards’ Most Influential Ce- the Qatar Ministry It was also attended by based Filipino artistes also band. Qatar Tribune is lebrity Endorses of the Year in of Administrative Consul General at the Phil- added spice to the show. the official media partner 2017. of the event. According to the organis- Hailed as the Philip- ers, the concert venue can ac- pine popstar princess, commodate around 4000 peo- Sarah has to her credit ple. Given the large fan base of multiplatinum albums, Sarah overseas including in Qa- record breaking con- tar, they are urging fans to book certs, blockbuster their tickets as early as possible movies, high-rated TV to avoid disappointment. shows and countless Ticket prices are QR500 endorsements. Aside (VVIP), QR350 (VIP), QR250 from being a phenom- (Platinum) and QR150 (Gold). enal performer, she is For inquiries, contact 5018 8831 one of the favourite / 3131 5793 or visit Qatar Trib- movie actresses of the une official Facebook account Filipinos. All her mov- and website. South & Southeast Asia Sunday, December 30, 2018 07

Imran vows tough News Four dead, thousands action against in brief Pakistan sends recommendations money laundering on Kartarpur to India evacuated as storm TRIBUNE.COM.PK ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has is- ISLAMABAD sued recommendations to In- dia on the Kartarpur Corridor, THE largest ever clampdown Express News reported on against money laundering Saturday. According to diplo- hits central Philippines would begin soon to stop a $10 matic officials, Pakistan has billion annual loss caused by sent 14 key recommenda- the illegal practice, said Prime tions in 59-page list. The rec- Minister Imran Khan on Friday, ommendations entailed that Landslides following heavy rains & flooding brought by tropical depression caused all deaths while reassuring the nation that Indian pilgrims will be given crisis of confidence was over. free entry and that facilitation AGENCIES The prime minister also centres and security check- MANILA saw a ‘softening’ International posts will be set up within Monetary Fund (IMF) stance Pakistan PM Imran Khan. both sides of the border. The FOUR people were killed in after improvement in Pakistan’s recommendations further landslides and thousands of oth- relations with all global powers son behind hue and cry being include that pilgrims shall be ers evacuated from their homes that matter. He was speaking to raised in Sindh. A Joint Inves- allowed in groups of mini- after a storm swept through the a group of economic journalists tigation Team (JIT) has impli- mum 15 people. Pakistan central Philippine islands on at PM’s Office. Minister for In- cated former president Asif Ali shall issue a special permit Saturday, officials said. formation Fawad Chaudhry and Zardari and his close business to Sikh pilgrims and both Three members of a fam- Finance Minister Asad Umar friends in Rs42 billion money the countries will compile a ily were buried in a landslide were also present. laundering through fictitious record of visitors which will in Legazpi City southeast of The phase of “economic bank accounts. include their names, travel Manila while a woman was uncertainty” is over after the The PM said that according records and other details. crushed by another landslide United Arab Emirates, China to a US State Department re- (TRIBUNE.COM.PK) in Bulan town as heavy rains and Saudi Arabia announced port, $10 billion annual money brought by the storm loosened assistance packages, said PM laundering was going on that 10-year-old child the earth, the government’s of- Khan. He gave the statement had to be stopped. He added and civilian killed fice of civil defence said. an hour after the Pakistan Stock that the demand for dollar had in Afghanistan Almost 12,000 people Exchange dropped over 900 decreased during the elections were also evacuated from their points in intra-day trading. period when Pakistan had KABUL: A 10-year-old child homes in the Bicol region after The PSX has dropped sealed its international border, and another civilian were the low pressure area, locally 3%, or 1,142.51 points, since which suggested that the cur- killed in a roadside bomb in named “Usman”, hit the eastern Wednesday. The government rency was being smuggled out. south-eastern Ghazni prov- side of the country on Saturday, would soon launch the biggest To a question, the PM said ince, Arif Noori, a spokes- the office said. ever crackdown against money that the implementation on man for the provincial gov- The weather disturbance, laundering in the history of Pa- Financial Action Task Force ernor, said on Saturday. The packing maximum winds of Filipino residents ride on a boat during a rescue operation at a flooded community in the town of Bulan, kistan, said the premier while (FATF) Action Plan was in fa- incident, which took place 65 kilometres (40 miles) per Sorsogon province, Philippines, on Saturday. (EPA-EFE) outlining his priorities to put vour of Pakistan. The FATF on the outskirts of Ghazni hour, was charted as moving the economy back on track. He wanted an end to money laun- city, the capital of the west across the central islands More than 900 families said that clampdown against dering and action against armed province, left two others at 10 kilometres per hour and 6.9-magnitude earthquake shakes have been affected by Tropical money laundering was the rea- groups, said the PM. wounded, including a small was expected to be over the Depression Usman. Although girl, Noori said. He blamed South China Sea by Sunday, Philippines, triggers small tsunami storm warning signals have the Taliban for the incident. the government weather sta- MANILA: A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the Philippine been lifted, the state weather Over the past week, seven tion said. island of Mindanao on Saturday triggering a brief tsunami bureau said moderate to heavy civilians were killed and Although Usman’s winds warning.The quake struck southeast of Davao City at a depth rains will prevail over CALA- Hours after Modi rally, cop one injured in two separate were not too powerful, it still of 59 kilometres (35 miles), the US Geological Survey said, BARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol incidents in the province, brought heavy rains that a week after a volcano-triggered tsunami killed more than Region and Aurora. killed by stone-throwing according to the official. caused landslides and flooding 400 people in neighbouring Indonesia. The Pacific Tsunami Latest available data from Ten thousand civilians were in areas it traversed, the civil Warning Center warned “hazardous tsunami waves from this the Philippine government’s mob in India’s Ghazipur killed and injured during the defence office said. earthquake are possible” along the coasts of Indonesia and disaster monitoring agency whole of 2017 in Afghani- An average of 20 typhoons the Philippines. show a total of 949 families in NDTV stan, according to a UN and storms lash the Philip- However, waves were forecast to be less than 30 cm (12 22 barangays in Region V were LUCKNOW Cong seeks judicial report. (DPA) pines each year, killing hun- inches) above tide level, it said, while Philippine monitors affected by “Usman.” probe into killing dreds of people. The country’s warned that “minor sea level disturbances” were to be expect- The heavy rains of “Us- A police constable in Uttar of Bulandshahr cop Indonesian tsunami deadliest storm on record is Su- ed. The Philippine government’s seismology institute initially man” flooded 12 road sections Pradesh’s Ghazipur died after volcano loses per Typhoon Haiyan, which left advised people to “stay away from the beach and not to go to in Regions V and VIII, and set he was hit by stones thrown NEW Delhi: The Congress two-thirds height more than 7,350 people dead or the coast fronting the Philippine Sea,” for about two hours after off deadly landslides that killed by a protesting mob this af- on Saturday demanded missing across the central Phil- the quake. (AFP) three people in Legazpi City, ternoon, just a couple of hours a judicial probe into the PANDEGLANG: The Indone- ippines in November 2013. Albay. after Prime Minister Narendra December 3 Bulandshahar sian volcano which caused Modi addressed a rally in the violence that led to killing a tsunami that killed more state’s eastern district. of Inspector Subodh Ku- than 400 people last week This is the second inci- mar Singh, saying the Yogi lost more than two-thirds of dent this month where a po- Adityanath-led BJP govern- its height following the erup- liceman in Uttar Pradesh has ment in UP was “shielding” tion which triggered the killer Four militants killed in Kashmir gun battle been killed by a mob. Inspec- the perpetrators. Uttar waves. A section of Anak tor Subodh Kumar Singh was Pradesh Congress chief Raj Krakatoa’s crater collapsed DPA a four-hour gun battle. The More than 265 militants shot dead by a mob in western Babbar alleged that under after an eruption and slid SRINAGAR, KASHMIR bodies of four militants were 4-hour fight have been killed in India- Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr the Bharatiya Janata Party into the ocean, generating found following the encoun- administered Kashmir this on December 3 after violence (BJP), “mobocracy was flour- the tsunami last Saturday AT least four secessionist ter, a defence spokesman said. The clash took place in the year, the highest number in broke out over cow slaughter ishing”. Babbar said only a night. A visual analysis by militants were killed in a gun As news of the fighting village of Hajin Payeen in several years. allegations. judicial enquiry headed by the Indonesian volcanology battle with security forces in spread, local protestors gath- the Pulwama district when Overall, close to 45,000 The policeman killed in either by a Supreme Court agency found the volcano India-administered Kashmir ered near the site of the gun- army troopers searched for militants, security personnel Ghazipur has been identified judge or the Allahabad High has lost more than two-thirds on Saturday, officials said. fight and threw stones at the militants. Insurgents fired and civilians have died in con- as constable Suresh Vats. Court Chief Justice can of its height, an official said The clash took place in security forces, which lobbed on the security personnel, nection with separatist vio- According to initial in- provide justice and unravel Saturday. Anak Krakatoa the village of Hajin Payeen tear gas to disperse the mobs. sparking a four-hour gun lence in India-administered formation, the incident took the truth. (IANS) which used to stand 338 in the Pulwama district when Violence has peaked this battle. The bodies of four Kashmir since the late 1980s. place this afternoon, when po- metres (1,109 feet) high was army troopers searched for year in the region, which is militants were found follow- India accuses Pakistan licemen posted at the district’s now just 110 metres tall. The militants after receiving intel- disputed between India and of supporting and encourag- Nonhara police station were ised by members of the Nishad agency estimated the vol- ligence. Pakistan. The Indian troops ing the encounter, a ing the militants. Islamabad returning from duty at PM community who were squat- cano lost between 150 and The insurgents fired on the have also intensified opera- defence spokesman said denies the charge and calls Modi’s rally and were asked to ting on a highway demanding 180 mn cubic metres. (AFP) security personnel, sparking tions to weed out militants. them freedom fighters. intervene at a protest organ- enhanced reservation.

Modi govt using agencies to malign Gandhi family: Cong Bangladesh votes today after deadly campaign NEW Delhi: The Congress on Saturday accused the Narendra Modi government of misusing central agencies to malign the Gandhi family, after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) mentioned the name of “Mrs Gandhi”, an apparent reference to UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, while seek- 13 people have been killed, thousands injured in skirmishes between supporters of Hasina & Khaleda ing the custody of Christian Michel, accused in the AgustaWestland chopper deal case. The ED, which got a seven-day extension of custody of Michel from a special court here, AFP made references to one “Mrs Gandhi” and “big man ‘R’, son of an Italian lady who is going DHAKA to be the next Prime Minister”, perceived as being Sonia Gandhi and her son and Congress President Rahul Gandhi. Reacting to the development, Congress leader R.P.N. Singh said the BANGLADESH tightened se- Modi government is pressurising Michel to implicate the Gandhi family. “The 2019 Lok Sabha curity Saturday for an election elections are not far away. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) devoid of any issue is shamelessly expected to see Prime Minis- misusing and abusing central agencies to malign the Gandhi family,” Singh told the media here. ter Sheikh Hasina win a record “It is already known that Michel was being pressurised to do so even before he was fourth term but dominated by extradited to India,” said Singh citing Michel advocate’s July 17 statement, saying the opposition claims that they have Modi government is forcing Michel to sign a false confessional statement naming Sonia been shackled by a government Gandhi in return for complete exoneration. (IANS) clampdown. Authorities have deployed around 600,000 police, army and other security forces ahead of Sunday’s vote, a senior official said, following a deadly campaign of clashes and the arrests of op- position activists. The forces–which also in- clude the elite Rapid Action Bat- talion (RAB), navy, border and coast guards and auxiliary police units–will guard some 40,000 election booths across the poor South Asian nation. Election officials carry voting materials from distributing center at Willes Little Flower school in Dhaka to a polling “We have ensured the highest center ahead of general election, in Dhaka, on Saturday. (EPA-EFE) level of security in Bangladesh as per the capacity of the country,” opening at 8:00 am (0200 GMT) Thirteen people have been The 71-year-old Hasina has Rafiqul Islam of the election com- Sunday but residents appeared killed and thousands injured in called for voters to back her to fur- mission said. “We hope there will undeterred. “Voting is important skirmishes between supporters ther bolster the economy which be a peaceful atmosphere,” he because as a citizen of Bangla- of Hasina and activists of the has shown impressive growth said. Bangladesh’s telecoms reg- desh it is my duty. I’ll cast my BNP, whose leader Khaleda Zia during her decade in power. She ulator also ordered the country’s vote for my chosen candidate,” is serving 17 years in prison on has rejected accusations of grow- mobile operators to shut down Siam Ahmed said. graft charges. ing authoritarianism. 3G and 4G services until mid- Clashes have gripped the The BNP–which boycotted The BNP–the main player night on Sunday “to prevent the Muslim majority country of the 2014 election, handing Hasi- in an alliance headed by Kamal spread of rumours”, that could 165 million in the run-up to the na an easy victory–says its sup- Hossain, an 82-year-old Oxford trigger unrest, a spokesman said. vote, in which the ruling Awami porters have been deliberately educated lawyer who drew up A heavy police presence was League and opposition Bang- targeted in a bid to deter them Bangladesh’s constitution–has evident on the streets of the ladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) from voting, clearing the prime accused the election commission capital Dhaka ahead of the polls are leading their own alliances. minister’s path for a new term. of bias during the campaign. 08 Sunday, December 30, 2018

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Tackling Low College Graduation Rates For Black, Latino Students Courts And People Education leaders and government should examine why some colleges provide a far more successful college experience for black and Latino students than others do Can Still Protect T’S depressing how many students start ous financial aid to students who need it — so four-year colleges but never finish. Overall, they’re less likely to drop out for financial rea- the nationwide graduation rate is about 60 sons. Students at the iconic Massachusetts In- Ipercent, meaning that six of 10 students stitute of Technology also are among the most who enter college finish within six years. That’s accomplished in the country and about 90 a figure that no one would find acceptable at percent of them receive financial aid. Yet the Immigrants’ Rights a public high school. And the figures are sub- six-year graduation rate for the school’s black stantially worse for black and Latino students, and Latino students is significantly lower than as the achievement gaps that plague education Brown’s, at 85 percent. Judges have stepped in to re-establish justice at the border, while thousands of people in public schools persist in college. Closer to home, and much easier on the Less than 40 percent of black students wallet, UC Irvine graduates 82 percent of its protested over family separation of immigrants by the Trump administration graduate a four-year college within six years, black and Latino students. But Cal Poly San and half of Latino students, according to a Luis Obispo, another selective campus with LEE GELERNT 2017 report by the US Department of Educa- similarly high-achieving students, graduates TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE tion. At some schools, the graduation rates for only 64 percent. those groups are in the single digits. OR immigrants, there’s no way to But some colleges consistently beat sugarcoat 2018. The Trump admin- the average, and education leaders nation- Less than 40 percent of black students istration enacted a series of draco- wide should be taking a closer look at which graduate a four-year college within six nian policies targeting noncitizens, schools they are and how they’re doing it. The years, and half of Latino students, Fand the one that will most define the problem is that until now, no one has put the according to a 2017 report by the US year — and this administration — is the numbers into an easy-to-compare list. Department of Education separation of thousands of children, some Alliance College-Ready Public Schools, less than a year old, from their mothers which operates close to 20 Los Angeles-area and fathers at the US border. charter high schools with a student body that The charter organisation had a practical Conceived as a means to deter people is almost entirely black or Latino, has taken purpose for compiling the statistics: It trains from seeking refuge, the scope of the “zero the lead on doing just that. Using 2017 data its college counsellors to guide their high- tolerance” family separation policy was un- from the National Centre for Education Sta- school seniors toward schools that rank high- precedented, notwithstanding the admin- tistics, it compiled a list of nearly 2,500 colleg- est on its list, avoiding those with abysmal re- istration’s claim that past presidents en- es, ranked in order of their graduation rates cords of graduating black and Latino students. gaged in similar practices. The government for those two groups of students. The numbers range from nearly all to nearly took more 2,500 children away from their The data certainly don’t appear to support none. Alliance officials say their former stu- parents. The government did this system- the “mismatch theory,” which holds that af- dents’ college experiences tend to mirror the atically, without regard for the trauma that firmative action often leads to bad outcomes graduation rates they found for each school. would inevitably follow and without a plan for minority students because they end up But there’s a bigger, greater use for such for how these families could ever be reu- attending highly selective schools they’re not data. Education leaders and government offi- nited. This was the worst policy I’ve seen in academically prepared for. In fact, the more cials should use these figures to launch a deep- more than 25 years of civil rights work. selective schools had the highest graduation er examination of why some colleges appear to Of course, this was not the only at- rates by far for the black and Latino students. provide a far more successful college experi- tack on immigrants by the administra- were turned away during World War II, the type of civil rights moment we experienced But there was wide variation even among ence for black and Latino students than others tion, which is also seeking to rescind the country said, ‘Never again are we going to during the 1960s. My inbox was flooded schools with similar student bodies. do. The numbers might not necessarily mean Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals do that.’ “ with messages from every corner of the Here are a few examples. Almost all black that colleges with lower percentages are doing programme, putting 800,000 young peo- In June, federal Judge Dana Sabraw country, from individuals asking how they and Latino students at Brown University re- a bad job with those groups. It’s possible that ple who were raised here at risk of being was equally pointed when he halted the could help. Laura Bush, the pope and the ceive a degree within six years, giving Brown in some cases, colleges expect low graduation deported. The administration has also en- practice of family separation, saying it was United Nations all publicly condemned the nation’s highest graduation rate for those rates for all students, not just black and Latino acted an asylum ban and abruptly taken “brutal, offensive, and fails to comport with the family separation policy. Members of groups: 98 percent. That’s not terribly sur- ones. Others may go out of their way to accept protected status away from hundreds of traditional notions of fair play and decen- Congress flew to the border to demand ac- prising; Brown is an Ivy League school that students whose records indicate that they’re thousands of people who fled wars and cy.” And when the administration argued cess to government facilities, and journal- attracts extremely talented students with a more likely to make it through the four years, natural disasters decades ago. that the ACLU — and not the government — ists set out to expose the worst government strong academic bent. It also provides gener- which makes the college look better. And yet what I saw this past year has should be responsible for finding hundreds practices. (Tribune News Service) made me hopeful. of parents who had been deported without And I take heart from the immigrants I spent much of the year travelling the their children, Sabraw was unequivocal: I’ve met in the past year, particularly the country making legal arguments in defence “The reality is that for every parent who is families who were separated: mothers and of immigrants. I experienced the power of not located, there will be a permanent or- fathers who came to this country seeking our courts to return children to their par- phaned child, and that is 100 percent the refuge, only to see their children taken ents, affirm the fundamental right to seek responsibility of the administration.” and traumatised before their eyes. One of asylum and stop entire communities from Notably, in each of these cases, judges our clients described how the government Honour The 9/11 Heroes being hastily deported to countries where rejected the government’s assertion that made her strap her 18-month-old into a car they fear persecution and torture. the courts lacked authority to intervene. In seat but would not let her comfort the child HEN, last spring, Mayor Bill de Blasio related cancers and other deadly conditions Our courts not only held the line in doing so, they reaffirmed one of the fun- when he began crying. Instead, the car Wimplored the New York Legislature to to take time off for chemotherapy and the many cases involving the government’s damental tenets of our nation: Even the drove off while her son stared out the win- defeat a bill requiring the city to grant un- like. The mayor is treating them like takers worst abuses, but also issued decisions that president must answer to an independent dow at his disappearing mother. Another of limited sick time for municipal employees instead of selfless New Yorkers who sacri- spoke to the country we aspire to be. judiciary. our clients recounted the helplessness she for line-of-duty ailments incurred during ficed their health for their country. The Supreme Court refused to undo a Ironically, many of the immigrants in felt telling her little boy to be brave while the World Trade Centre rescue and recov- Since the mayor’s promise was hollow, stay on the administration’s asylum ban these cases were fleeing to the United States agents dragged him away. ery, he promised that he would grant the the answer is for Gov Cuomo and the Legis- last week, letting a federal court injunction precisely because their home countries These mothers’ resilience and that of benefits through collective bargaining. lature to impose the WTC sick-time mandate against it stand. Those same federal courts lacked independent courts to protect them, so many other immigrant parents should And so he claimed to have done so in on the city, as was done with every other lo- issued emergency stays stopping Immi- yet when they arrived here, they encoun- be truly inspiring to those of us who don’t October for EMS members, who were not cal government. gration and Customs Enforcement from tered an administration intent on blocking face dire circumstances. They, along with covered under the unlimited sick-time rules Look to Washington. In Congress, up- deporting, without due process, Iraqis in their access to our court system. Although an independent judiciary and an engaged for uniformed services like the NYPD and state Reps Chris Collins and Joe Morelle Michigan, Indonesian Christians in New not every migrant or asylum seeker has public, are my source of hope for 2019. FDNY. But de Blasio’s botched it, making have joined every member from New York, Hampshire and New Jersey, Cambodian been helped, judges have stepped in to re- things so complicated that qualifying per- New Jersey and Connecticut in sponsoring a refugees in California, and Somalis in Flor- establish justice at the border. (Lee Gelernt spearheaded the sons are finding it impossible to access. And bill to make permanent the 9/11 Victim Com- ida. At a hearing in Boston over whether I am also energised by how the public successful national class action suit it applies only to two locals, not the whole of pensation Fund. ICE could deport Indonesian Christians has responded. The demonstrations over against the Trump administration’s the city workforce, whether unionised or not. Collins and Morelle could teach de Blasio without allowing them time to present family separation — there were tens of zero tolerance family separation Remember, this is for heroes with WTC- about honouring the heroes. evidence that they would be persecuted thousands of protesters at 600 marches policy. He is the deputy director of because of their faith, federal Judge Patti across the country — may be the closest the the ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Pro- (Tribune News Service) Saris noted, “After the Holocaust boats US has come in my time at the ACLU to the ject.) Five Priorities For S Korea’s Moon Jae-In In 2019 South Korean president’s lacklustre domestic policy and his failure to address economic concerns have hit his approval ratings

JENNA GIBSON and capping the number of hours employ- children, including massive subsidies for terms were all explicitly related to women’s tinues in 2019, more people are sure to take TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE ees can work each week, youth unemploy- medical care and daycare as well as an in- issues: “School Me Too,” “Feminism,” and note. Moon would do well to focus on re- ment and underemployment remains high. crease in paid paternity leave. The admin- “Spy Cam.” forming safety regulations across the board LTHOUGH his approval ratings have In the last few weeks, several Korean istration also acknowledged the need to Nevertheless, the movement suffered – not only to protect his political life but the remained relatively high this year, think tanks have released forecasts for 2019, address discrimination in the workplace, a some setbacks toward the end of the year, lives of his citizens as well. bolstered in large part by public ap- and the outlook appears bleak. According to major deterrent for women who fear losing from Governor Ahn Hee Jung’s acquittal Environment: One of the biggest re- Aproval for his engagement-focused the Hyundai Research Institute, the coun- their job after getting pregnant. But solving on rape charges to rapper San E’s musical curring stories in Korea over the last few North Korea policy, South Korean Presi- try’s economy will only grow about 2.5 per- that entrenched issue will take a lot more rants against Korea’s feminists. The com- years has been the high level of air pollution dent Moon Jae-in’s lackluster domestic cent next year, and is headed for a low point dedication and focus if South Korea really ing year will show if women’s rights activists that regularly blanket the country, but the policy, particularly his failure to address in the second half of 2019 or early 2020. wants to find a sustainable solution to the and supporters can sustain the movement issue really escalated in 2018. Starting from economic concerns, has taken its toll. While some of the economic policies low birth rate. despite pushback. And the Moon adminis- the very beginning of the year, extremely Moon’s approval ratings hit 47.1 percent mentioned above may take some time to On the other end of the spectrum, South tration will have to decide the role it wants high levels of particulate matter in the air in mid-December, the lowest since he took show dividends, Moon will need to find Korea’s growing elderly population is also to play in the movement – although Moon triggered emergency measures. Unfortu- office in May 2017. quicker and more effective ways to boost facing major difficulties. The country’s el- made his support of the Me Too movement nately, the Korea Meteorological Adminis- While, of course, Moon must continue economic growth if he wants to regain po- derly poverty rate is 63.3 percent, the high- clear at the beginning of the year, the Ko- tration has predicted that this winter will be to push forward on the foreign policy front, litical support from disillusioned young Ko- est in the OECD, and 31 percent of people rean government has largely stayed clear of particularly severe for fine dust pollution. particularly as talks between the United reans. aged 65 have to take low-wage jobs after re- these issues so far. While some still argue over whether States and North Korea appear to be at an Aging Population: Although South tirement to try to make ends meet. Suicide Safety: When he ran for office in spring the pollution is caused by domestic factors impasse, he will need to spend more time fo- Korea’s aging population has been a con- rates among the elderly are also particularly 2017, one of President Moon’s 12 pledges or whether dust blown over from China is cusing on domestic policy in 2019 to main- cern for years, the country may be close high. In tackling its coming demographic he promised to focus on should he win was more to blame, the fact remains that the tain his political support. Here are five key to reaching a breaking point. The coun- crisis, the Korean government will also have building a safer Korea free from unneces- Korean government will have to take drastic issues that face South Korea that will need try’s overall fertility rate has consistently to take steps to address these issues, not just sary accidents. Unfortunately, 2018 saw a regulatory and diplomatic measures to cut particular attention in the coming year. dropped for years, reaching an all-time low encouraging more births. spate of incidents, from major and deadly back on the amount of dangerous pollutants Economic Doldrums: Concerns of just 0.95 babies per woman at the end of Women’s Rights: From an enthu- fires to helicopter crashes to train derail- in Korea’s air. about the state of the economy are at the 2018. This rate is less than half the 2.1 ba- siastic embrace of the Me Too movement ments. top of the priority list for many South Ko- bies per woman needed to maintain a coun- to massive protests against spy cams and While many of these individual inci- (Jenna Gibson is a doctoral can- reans, particularly young people looking for try’s population. revenge porn, South Korea grappled with dents brought significant public outcry over didate in political science at the Uni- employment. Despite the Moon administra- The Moon administration unveiled new women’s rights throughout this year. In cut corners and lax inspections, there has versity of Chicago and a Korea blog- tion’s attempts at invigorating the job mar- emergency measures in December aimed at fact, in Twitter Korea’s list of most tweeted- been surprisingly little uproar about general ger for The Diplomat. You can find ket, including by raising the minimum wage making it easier for couples to afford more about social issues this year, the top three safety concerns. However, if this trend con- her on Twitter at @jennargibson.)

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THE OPINION AND ANALYSIS PAGES ARE THE AUTHORS’ OWN. QATAR TRIBUNE BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY. Sunday, December 30, 2018 09 SCIENCE & NATURE Hyper-accurate Researchers have long suspected that volcanic eruptions triggered “the Great Dying,” as the end of the Permian geologic period is sometimes called, clock to help but how so many creatures died has been something of a mystery. probe mysteries

EVAN BUSH than six months to simu- of universe TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE late all the changes the volcanic eruptions are ORE than suspected of caus- two-thirds ing during the Per- of life on RNIN mian period. The Earth died off A computer models go Msome 252 million G into remarkable detail years ago, in the largest mass — simulating things like extinction event in Earth’s his- W : clouds, ocean currents tory. and marine plant life — in Researchers have long sus- describing what tempera- pected that volcanic erup- tures and conditions were tions triggered “the Great like on Earth. Dying,” as the end of the The researchers Permian geologic period knew that surface tem- is sometimes called, peratures rose about 10 but exactly how so degrees Celsius in the many creatures died tropics because of previ- has been something ous scientific analysis of a mystery. of the fossilized teeth Now scientists of eel-like creatures at the University of called conodonts. Washington and To run their model, Stanford believe researchers pumped their models re- volcanic greenhouse veal how so many gases into their simu- animals were killed, lation to match tem- and they see fright- perature conditions at ening parallels in the the end of the Permian path our planet is on period. today. As temperatures Models of the effects climbed toward the DEBORAH NETBURN of volcanic greenhouse 10-degree mark, the mod- TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE gas releases showed the el’s oceans became deplet- Earth warming dramati- ed of oxygen, a trend scien- CIENTISTS have invented a new clock that keeps cally and oxygen disappear- tists are evaluating in today’s time more precisely than any that have come before. ing from its oceans, leaving oceans, too. The clock is so accurate that it won’t gain or lose many marine animals unable To measure how rising tem- more than one second in 14 billion years — roughly to breathe, according to a study peratures and less oxygen would Sthe age of the cosmos. Its ticking rate is so stable published Thursday in the peer- affect animal species of the Per- that it varies by only 0.000000000000000032 percent reviewed journal Science. By the mian period, the researchers used over the course of a single day. time temperatures peaked, about 61 modern creatures — crusta- That level of exactitude is not really necessary for those 80 percent of the oceans’ oxygen, ceans, fish, shellfish, corals and of us who rely on clocks to get us to a doctor’s appointment on average, had been depleted. sharks. The researchers believe on time, or to know when to meet up with friends. Most marine animals went extinct. these animals would have similar But keeping time is just the beginning. This new clock The researchers tested the temperature and oxygen sensitivi- is so exact that it could be used to detect dark matter, meas- model’s results against fossil-re- ties to Permian species because the ure the gravitational waves that ripple across the universe, cord patterns from the time of the animals adapted to live in similar and determine the exact shape of Earth’s gravitational field extinction and found they correlat- climates. with unprecedented precision. ed closely. Although other factors, Warming’s effects were two- Indeed, these hyper-accurate clocks can help scientists like ocean acidification, might have fold on the creatures, the research- better probe the mysteries of the cosmos, experts said. contributed some to the Permian ers found. In warmer waters, ani- “It turns out that if you have all these digits of precision extinction, warming and oxygen mals need more oxygen to perform for making a measurement, it can give you a microscope loss account for the pattern of the bodily functions. But warm waters onto our very universe,” said physicist Andrew Ludlow dying, according to the research. can’t contain as much dissolved of the National Institute of Standards and Technology in By this century’s end, if emis- oxygen, which means less was Boulder, Colo. Ludlow led the work that produced the new sions continue at their current available to them. clock, which was described this week in the journal Nature. pace, humans will have warmed the Earth’s In other words, as animals’ Since the 1960s, time has been measured by so-called ocean about 20 percent as much as bodies demanded more oxygen, atomic clocks that use the natural oscillations of a cesium during the extinction event, the re- the ocean’s supply dropped. atom as a pendulum. Think of it as a watch with a hand that searchers say. By 2300, that figure In their model, the researchers ticks just over 9 billion times per second. could be as high as 50 percent. were able to quantify the loss of The optical lattice clock Ludlow and his colleagues de- “The ultimate, driving change “Great Dying” habitat as species faced increasing- veloped measures the much faster oscillations of a ytterbi- that led to the mass extinction is ly challenging ocean conditions. um atom. Its atomic pendulum swings about 10,000 times the same driving change that hu- Surface-temperature rise and oxy- faster, at a speed of 500 trillion times per second. mans are doing today, which is gen loss were more substantial in “Cesium is a beautiful atomic system, but we have injecting greenhouse gases into the areas farther from the equator. reached the basic atmosphere,” said Justin Penn, a is nearer than Extinction rates also increased at limits of how good UW doctoral student in oceanog- higher latitudes. it can be,” Ludlow raphy and the study’s lead author. Animals in the tropics were al- said. “Ytterbium Curtis Deutsch, a UW associate ready accustomed to warmer tem- can break down P professor of oceanography and an peratures and lower oxygen levels time into much author of the research, said if soci- suspected before the volcanic eruptions shift- finer intervals, en- The clock is so accurate ety continues to pump greenhouse ed the climate, according to the hancing the preci- gases at our current rate, “we have research. As the world warmed, sion with which you that it won’t gain or lose no reason to think it wouldn’t they could move along with their can measure it.” more than one second in cause a similar type of extinction.” super volcanoes look like the head earth heated massive deposits of habitat. Optical lattice The Earth 252 million years of a pin,” said Seth Burgess, a ge- coal, peat and carbonate minerals, Marine creatures that favored clocks have been 14 billion years — rough- ago was a much different place. ologist and volcanologist with the among others, which vented even cold waters and high oxygen levels around for only 15 ly the age of the cosmos. The continents as we know them United States Geological Survey. more carbon and methane into the fared worse: They had nowhere to years, and they are today were still mostly one land- “We’re talking about enough atmosphere. go. “The high latitudes where it’s still in the develop- Its ticking rate is so mass, named Pangea, which looks lava erupted onto the surface and “That’s how you drive the Per- cold and oxygen is high — if you’re ment stage, Ludlow stable that it varies by only like a chunky letter “C” on a map. intruded into the crust to cover the mian mass extinction, by intruding an organism that needs those kind said. Scientists con- The climate, however, resem- area of the United States that if you massive volumes of magma into a of conditions to survive, those con- tinue to tinker with 0.000000000000000032 bled Earth’s now, and researchers looked at the U.S. from above was basin rich in carbon-bearing sedi- ditions completely disappear from them, gradually in- percent over the course believe animals would have adapt- maybe a kilometer deep in lava,” ments,” he said. Earth,” Deutsch said. creasing their accu- ed many traits, like metabolism, he said. The UW and Stanford research In modern oceans, warming racy with each new of a single day. that were similar to creatures to- Burgess, who has researched “takes the next step in figuring out and oxygen loss have also been adjustment. day. Nearly every part of the Per- the Siberian Traps volcanic events why things died at the end of the more pronounced near the poles, Most of the im- mian Ocean, before the extinction, but did not work on the new Sci- Permian,” Burgess said. “It couples researchers said, drawing another provements in the was filled with sea life. ence paper, said scientists believe what we think was happening in analogue between the shift in cli- latest iteration are due to a new heat shield that Ludlow’s “Less than 1 percent of the magma rising from the earth re- the climate with the fossil record, mate some 252 million years ago group developed a few years ago. It protects the ytterbium Permian Ocean was a dead zone leased some extinction-causing and it does it elegantly.” and what’s happening today. atoms from the effects of heat and electric fields, which can — quite similar to today’s ocean,” greenhouse gases. It took a supercomputer more “The study tells us what’s at the interfere with their natural oscillations. Deutsch said. In addition, sills of magma still end of the road if we let climate “We want to be sure that when we are measuring the The series of volcanic events in inside the (change) keep going. The further ticking rate of the atom, we are measuring the rate Mother Siberia that many scientists believe we go, the more species we’re like- Nature gave it, and that it is not perturbed or shifted due to set off the mass extinc- ly to lose,” Deutsch said. “That’s an environmental effect,” he said. tion “makes frightening. The loss of species is With so many oscillations, the ytterbium clock can de- irreversible.” tect shifts in the gravitational field of our planet with un- precedented precision, Ludlow and his coauthors wrote in Nature. As Einstein’s theory of general relativity predicts, time moves differently depending on where you are in a gravity field. A clock on top of a tall mountain — far from Earth’s center — will tick a tiny bit faster than a clock at the base of that same mountain. It’s not a mechanical error. Time actually passes faster at the top of that mountain. Most clocks aren’t accurate enough to register that ex- tremely subtle difference. After all, in 10 years, two clocks that are 1,000 meters apart in altitude will be off by just 31-millionths of a second. Scientists have already demonstrated that it is pos- sible to measure differences in Earth’s gravitational field by comparing the tick rate of two optical lattice clocks in different locations. However, until now those same gravity maps could be made just as accurately using other, cheaper techniques. The new clock can detect changes in just 1 cen- timeter of elevation, a measurement far more precise than was previously possible, Ludlow said. In addition, his team is part of an international collabo- ration that is using hypersensitive clocks to try to detect dark matter, the mysterious stuff that is thought to be five times more plentiful in the universe than normal matter. 10 Sunday, December 30, 2018 Gulf / Middle East

Ruling party picks ex-PM Yildirim Egypt kills 40 ‘suspects’ in crackdown after Giza attack as Istanbul AFP to the attack. Eleven other tourists from Quynh’s younger brother said. ist act that killed and injured mayor candidate GIZA It said authorities had re- Vietnam and an Egyptian bus Separate raids “We were all very many innocent Vietnamese ceived information the sus- driver were wounded, the pub- shocked... My sister and her and has asked Egypt to soon AFP EGYPTIAN police killed 40 pects were preparing a spate lic prosecutor’s office said. O Thirty ‘terrorists’ were husband travel quite a lot and open an investigation, chase ISTANBUL suspects in a crackdown on of attacks “targeting state Saigon Tourist, the com- killed in separate raids in they are quite experienced in and give harsh punishment Saturday after a roadside institutions, particularly eco- pany that organised the trip, Giza governorate, home to travelling abroad,” Vu told to those who carried out these TURKEY’S last prime minister bomb hit a tour bus claiming nomic ones, as well as tour- said the tourists were “on their Egypt’s famed pyramids AFP. terrorist act,” she said in a was on Saturday chosen as the the lives of three Vietnamese ism, armed forces, police and way to a restaurant for dinner” and the scene of Friday’s He said he was applying statement. ruling party’s mayoral candi- holidaymakers and an Egyp- Christian places of worship.” when the bomb exploded. deadly bombing for a visa for Egypt and hoped There was no immediate date for Istanbul in a bid to en- tian guide. A security source said the Company officials were to travel on Saturday. “Our claim of responsibility for the sure the country’s biggest city Thirty alleged “terrorists” raids took place early Saturday heading to Cairo on Saturday O Ten others were killed in wish is that we could bring my bombing, the first attack to remains in its hands after 2019 were killed in separate raids morning, hours after Friday and plans were made to allow the restive North Sinai, the sister back home.” target tourists since 2017. elections. in Giza governorate, home to evening’s roadside bombing some relatives of the victims to interior ministry said - ‘Harsh punishment’ Friday’s attack was the lat- Binali Yildirim, who served Egypt’s famed pyramids and which officials said hit a tour also fly to Egypt. -Vietnam’s foreign ministry est blow to Egypt’s vital tour- as prime minister between the scene of Friday’s deadly bus in the Al-Haram district One of them was Nguyen without directly linking spokeswoman Le Thi Thu ism industry, which has been 2016 and 2018 under President bombing, while 10 others were near the Giza pyramids kill- Nguyen Vu whose sister Nguy- them to the attack Hang thanked Egyptians who reeling from turmoil set off by Recep Tayyip Erdogan, had killed in the restive North Si- ing the three Vietnamese holi- en Thuy Quynh, 56, died in the were caring for the survivors. the 2011 uprising that forced been the clear favourite for the nai, the interior ministry said daymakers and their Egyptian bombing, while her husband, The couple, both aged 56, “Vietnam is very angry and veteran president Hosni Justice and Development Party without directly linking them guide. Le Duc Minh, was wounded. were in the seafood business, strongly condemns the terror- Mubarak from power. (AKP) role. He was the last premier of Turkey before the parlia- mentary system was officially replaced with an executive Russia and Turkey agree presidency with Erdogan at the helm in July. AKP chairman Erdogan, a former mayor of Is- Yemen’s Houthis to coordinate Syria tanbul, introduced Yildirim as the candidate for the March 31 operations after US exit vote during a televised ceremo- ny. The president once report- AFP edly told his party: “If we lose begin withdrawal MOSCOW Istanbul, we lose Turkey.” The key city is home to over RUSSIA and Turkey on Satur- 15 million people out of a popu- day agreed to coordinate ground lation of over 80 million. operations in Syria after the Yildirim, who was made shock announcement of a US parliamentary speaker after from Hodeida port military withdrawal, Moscow’s elections in June this year, has top diplomat said. been a loyal servant of Erdogan President Donald Trump’s having previously served as The rebels’ withdrawal come under a deal with govt reached this month in Sweden move has already hastened a transport minister. shift in alliances with Syrian New conditions The 63-year-old was born troops deployed Friday in sup- into a poor family in a village in port of Kurdish forces around ‘An understanding was the eastern province of Erzin- a strategic northern city. The reached on how military can and later became a mari- Kurds, under threat from An- representatives of Russia and time engineer. kara, had been supported by US Turkey will continue to forces. coordinate their steps on the “Of course we paid special ground under new conditions attention to new circumstances which appeared in connection with a view to finally rooting Turkey probes with the announced US military out terrorists from Syria, pullout,” Russian Foreign Min- Lavrov said prominent TV ister Sergei Lavrov said after talks with Turkish counterpart anchor: Report Mevlut Cavusoglu. The Syrian “We will continue active deployment pleased ally Russia work (and) coordination with AFP but upset Turkey ahead of Sat- our Russian colleagues and col- ISTANBUL urday’s talks in Moscow. leagues from Iran to speed up “An understanding was the arrival of a political settle- A Turkish prosecutor on Fri- reached of how military repre- ment in the Syrian Republic,” he day launched an investigation sentatives of Russia and Turkey said in remarks translated into into a prominent TV news will continue to coordinate their Russian. presenter less than two weeks steps on the ground under new “We have the common de- after President Recep Tayyip conditions with a view to finally sire to cleanse Syrian territory Erdogan lambasted the jour- rooting out terrorist threats in of any terrorist organisation, nalist, local media reported. Syria,” Lavrov said. Cavusoglu added. The prosecutor’s office said Cavusoglu confirmed the Lavrov said he was “opti- it was investigating Turkey’s two countries would coordinate mistic” following the talks which Fox Haber channel’s Fatih Syria operations, adding they included Russian and Turkish Portakal for “openly inciting also discussed plans to help ref- defence ministers Sergei Shoigu others to commit a crime” af- ugees to return home. and Hulusi Akar. ter the journalist speculated whether Turks could protest like those in the “Yellow Vest” movement in France, Hurriyet and Milliyet dailies said. Sudan police break up new “Come on, let’s have a peaceful protest, a protest against ... rising natural gas protests; oppn leader held fees. Come on, let’s do it. AFP dom, Peace, Justice” as they Would we be able to do it?” Members of a Yemeni coast guard force are being deployed at the Red Sea city of Hodeidah, Yemen, on Saturday. (REUTERS) KHARTOUM poured out of a mosque belong- the journalist who has over ing to main opposition National six million followers on Twit- AFP joint truce monitoring commit- The truce has remained SUDANESE police broke up Umma Party, a witness said. ter asked. “For the love of HODEIDA, YEMEN Hard-won truce tee, which includes both govern- shaky, with the two sides accus- several protests held after Fri- But they were quickly con- God, tell me how many people ment and rebel representatives, ing each other of violations. day prayers, as security agents fronted by anti-riot police, the would come out?” Portakal YEMENI rebels have begun O Pro-government forces and chaired its first meeting this A resident reached by tel- arrested a top opposition leader witness added. demanded as he speculated to withdraw from the port of are also supposed to pull week. ephone on Saturday told AFP following calls for more demon- The protests came as opposi- about the impact of Turks’ Hodeida, the country’s key aid back from parts of the The UN-led panel addressed pro-government and rebel strations against a rise in bread tion groups called for more anti- fears of protesting in a news lifeline, under an agreement city they recaptured in “the first phase of the imple- forces had exchanged fire briefly prices. government rallies to be held programme on December 10. reached in Sweden earlier this an offensive mentation of the agreement... overnight. The resident added Angry crowds have taken over the next few days. month, a UN official said Satur- based on ceasefire, confidence that coalition jets were heard to the streets in Khartoum and A group of opposition parties day. O The UN Security Council building measures to deliver hu- overhead on Saturday morning. other cities since December 19 met late on Thursday and agreed The official, who requested last week unanimously manitarian assistance and rede- In addition to the withdraw- after a government decision to to “push for more protests” in First Gaza rocket anonymity, said the Houthi re- approved a resolution ployment”, a UN statement said. al of fighters from Hodeida, the hike the cost of bread. the coming days, the Sudanese bels began to pull back from the authorising the deployment It added that the panel agreement included a planned Nineteen people have been Communist Party said in a state- in six weeks draws Red Sea port at midnight (2100 of observers to oversee a would convene again on Janu- prisoner swap involving some killed so far in the protests, the ment. Israeli riposte GMT Friday). hard-won truce for Hodeida ary 1 to discuss “detailed plans 15,000 detainees. government said, and the UN Several opposition party The rebel withdrawal from for full redeployment”. A “mutual understanding” on Friday called on the authori- members have been arrested AFP the port, which is the point of The UN also said that a was also reached to facilitate aid ties in Sudan to investigate the amid a crackdown on demon- JERUSALEM entry for food aid to some 14 humanitarian convoy was ex- deliveries to Yemen’s third city deaths. Police fired tear gas at strations. million Yemenis UN agencies agency. pected later Saturday to leave Taiz -- under the control of loy- hundreds of worshippers who The opposition Sudanese AN Israeli aircraft hit a Ha- say are on the brink of famine, The rebels held a ceremony Hodeida port and travel along alists but besieged by rebels. staged demonstrations after Congress Party said that a few mas position in the Gaza Strip is a key part of a ceasefire that to mark the occasion, an AFP the main road that links it to the The two sides have agreed Friday prayers in several cities, hours after protests began on late on Friday in response to went into effect on December correspondent reported. rebel-held capital Sanaa. Its des- to meet again in late January for including Khartoum and its twin Friday its chief Omar el-Digeir the first fire from the territory 18. Pro-government forces are The UN Security Council tination was not immediately more talks to define the frame- city of Omdurman on the west was arrested by security agents. since a November flare-up, the also supposed to pull back from last week unanimously ap- clear. work for negotiations on a com- bank of the Nile, witnesses said. “He has been taken to an un- military said. parts of the city they recaptured proved a resolution authorising “As a confidence build- prehensive peace settlement. Photographs posted by ac- known location,” the party said “An army attack helicopter in an offensive they launched the deployment of observers to ing measure, the parties have The war between the Shiite tivists on social media networks in a statement. targeted a Hamas military po- with the backing of a Saudi-led oversee a hard-won truce for agreed to begin opening blocked Houthi rebels and troops loyal showed thick plumes of smoke The Sudanese Writers’ As- sition in the south of the Gaza coalition on June 13. Hodeida that was agreed by the humanitarian corridors, start- to President Abedrabbo Man- rising from some neighbour- sociation said that well-known Strip,” an army statement The Houthis began “the first Saudi-backed government and ing with the Hodeida-Sanaa sour Hadi escalated in March hoods in Khartoum as protesters poet Mohamed Taha had also said. It said it had responded phase of redeployment from the the rebels in Sweden this month. road, followed by other routes, 2015, when he fled into Saudi burnt garbage and tyres. been arrested on Tuesday after after a “launch towards Israel” Hodeida port”, a rebel official Retired Dutch general Pat- in a phased manner,” said the exile and the Saudi-led coalition In Omdurman, crowds of he participated in a protest in that Israeli media said was a told the Houthi-run Saba news rick Cammaert is heading a statement. intervened. worshippers chanted “Free- Khartoum. rocket. Gaza’s Islamist rulers Ha- mas said the Israeli aircraft fired two missiles which dam- aged one of their positions but War-weary Libyans see chances of peace in spring vote caused no casualties. It was the first rocket fire from Gaza since an Egyptian- DPA the current year that has been in the eastern city of Tobruk. ternative to anarchy and military brokered ceasefire announced TRIPOLI blighted by unrest and political The Islamic State militant hostilities,” he said. on November 13 ended the stalemate,” al-Senussi Ismail, a group has taken advantage of In May, Libya’s main rival worst flare-up around the ter- AFTER nearly eight years of cha- political expert, said. “2019 will the chaos to establish a foothold leaders agreed a UN-backed ritory since a 2014 war. os, weary Libyans see a potential unfold with the inclusive Nation- in Libya. French proposal to hold presi- In the space of 48 hours, chance for an end to their ordeal. al Forum, which will mark a step There are also dozens of dential and parliamentary elec- hundreds of rockets and mor- The oil-rich country’s hopes towards comprehensive national clashing militia groups vying for tions in December. tar rounds were fired into Is- are pinned on a UN political reconciliation,” he said, referring power and wealth. The country’s The plan was later aban- rael, killing one person and transition plan that foresees a to the UN-sponsored gathering. economic institutions, including doned after deadly clashes wounding 27. so-called National Conference “The spring elections will ex- the centralbank, are riveted by erupted between rival militias The barrage followed a in January leading to presiden- pedite the shift towards stability competing administrations. in Tripoli in August and Sep- botched Israeli commando tial and parliamentary polls by and bury the struggle over pow- Ismail, the analyst, is con- tember. But has the security raid which killed a Hamas spring. However, the path to er,” Ismail told dpa. fident that the outside world, situation since improved in Lib- commander and six other mil- peace in the North African coun- Libya has descended into There are also dozens of clashing militia groups vying for power mainly the European Union and ya? Not much. In recent months, itants as well as an Israeli of- try is still strewn with pitfalls, ac- factionalism as well as politi- and wealth in Libya. the UN, will do their best in 2019 the country has seen a series of ficer. Seven Gazans were killed cording to Libyan analysts and cal feuds, and has emerged as a to help find a political end to attacks and kidnappings claimed and 26 wounded in retaliatory officials. transit for illegal migrants head- pled in an armed revolt support- rival governments: one based in Libya’s strife. by the Islamic State, believed to Israeli air strikes before the “There is a lot of optimism ing to Europe after long-time ed by NATO. the capital Tripoli, recognized by “The world has become con- be active mainly in Libya’s desert ceasefire took effect. that 2019 will be different from ruler Moamer Gaddafi was top- The country has at least two the United Nations, and another vinced of this solution as an al- south. Europe / Americas Sunday, December 30, 2018 11

News Trump touts ‘big progress’ on in brief Juncker doubts Romania’s ability to assume EU presidency BERLIN: European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker trade in phone call with Xi voiced doubts on Saturday about Romania’s ability to take over the EU’s six-month rotating presidency next month, amid ten- sions between Bucharest and Brussels. Washington and Beijing have imposed tit-for-tat tariffs on more than $300 bn worth of goods Even if the country is “technically well prepared”, the “Bucharest government has not fully understood what it means to preside over the countries of the EU,” Juncker said in an interview with the newspaper die Welt. He said the EU presidency “requires a willingness to listen to others and a willingness to put one’s own concerns in the background. I have some doubts about this”. He also questioned the capacity of the country, faced with internal political tensions, to appear as a “compact unit” in Europe. (AFP)

More than one in three Germans would like Merkel to go early, says survey BERLIN: More than one in three Germans, or 38 percent, would like to see Chancellor Angela Merkel replaced at the head of gov- ernment before her term ends in 2021. According to a survey by the polling institute YouGov on behalf of dpa published on Satur- day, 43 percent think that she should stay in office as planned un- til the next federal elections in less than three years, while a total of 18 percent were undecided. Merkel handed over the chairman- ship of her Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party at the begin- ning of December after 18 years at the helm; she was replaced by the CDU’s secretary general, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer. She said at the time that she would like to remain chancellor for the entire term of office. If the government’s grand coalition between the CDU, its conservative Bavarian Christian Social Union (CSU) allies and the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) continues, it is considered almost impossible. for the chancellor to be replaced as the SPD has no say in the election of her successor. (DPA)

Thai cave rescue Four terrorism divers on British suspects held in honours list Netherlands LONDON: A team of British THE Hague: Dutch security divers who helped save a junior forces arrested four people in football team stranded in a the port city of Rotterdam on flooded cave in Thailand were Saturday on suspicion of pre- (File photo) Chinese President Xi Jinping and Trump agreed to a 90-day trade truce in early December while the two sides work to ease trade tensions by March 1. awarded in Britain’s traditional paring for a “terrorist crime”, New Year Honours alongside police said. AFP The US-China trade war has country -- one of the main stick- ephone consultations, the two former supermodel Twiggy and Elite counter-terrorism WASHINGTON been among factors pressuring The US-China trade war has ing points in the dispute with sides have made specific ar- Monty Python’s Michael Palin. units and police arrested the US and global markets in De- been among factors pres- the US. rangements for face-to-face The seven underwater men and carried out searches US President Donald Trump on cember, alongside worries over suring US and global mar- Trump initiated the trade consultations.” specialists involved in the at the locations where they Saturday touted “big progress” slowing growth, a partial US kets in December, alongside war because of complaints over Deputy US Trade Repre- remarkable rescue were also were detained, Rotterdam on trade following a phone call government shutdown, higher worries over slowing growth, unfair Chinese trade practices sentative Jeffrey Gerrish will joined on the prestigious police said. with his Chinese counterpart, US Federal Reserve interest -- concerns shared by the Euro- lead the US team for talks dur- annual achievement list -- an- “They are suspected of after the tariff war between the rates and Trump’s attacks on a partial US government pean Union, Japan and others. ing the week of January 7, nounced on Friday -- by Hol- involvement in the preparation world’s two biggest economies the central bank. shutdown, higher US Trump is seeking a massive re- Bloomberg reported, citing two lywood filmmaker Christopher of a terrorist crime,” a brief helped rattle markets. Treasury Secretary Steven Federal Reserve interest duction in the US trade deficit people familiar with the matter. Nolan, Jim Carter from “Down- police statement said. “Just had a long and very Mnuchin last Sunday aimed rates and Trump’s attacks with China and deeper reforms These would be the first ton Abbey”, best-selling author “Investigations will good call with President Xi of to allay investor anxiety by on the central bank to open the economy to foreign face-to-face talks since the truce Philip Pullman and leading continue in the coming days, China,” Trump said on Twitter. announcing that he had held companies. was agreed by both nation’s Brexiteer lawmaker John Red- with the emphasis on further “Deal is moving along very a conference call with major Trade negotiators from leaders on the sidelines of the wood. Four of the divers were investigation of the nature and well. If made, it will be very bank CEOs, but the comments new threats from Trump. China and the United States are G20 summit meeting in Buenos given awards for exceptional scale of the terrorist threat.” comprehensive, covering all were widely criticized by mar- China’s customs adminis- planning to meet in January for Aires. bravery while the three others Further details on the sus- subjects, areas and points of ket watchers for raising new tration announced Friday it had talks, Beijing said on Thursday, Last Sunday, Beijing’s com- were made Members of the pects and the crime they were dispute. Big progress being doubts. approved US rice imports, after but stopped short of confirming merce ministry said China and Most Excellent Order of the allegedly preparing for were made!” While investors remain Beijing’s major state-owned the exact date or location. the US “made new progress” on British Empire (MBE). Richard not immediately available. The Washington and Beijing worried, relations have thawed grain stockpiler said it had re- “The Chinese and US eco- the issues of trade balance and Stanton and John Volanthen -- Netherlands has been largely imposed tit-for-tat tariffs on since Chinese President Xi Jin- sumed buying US soybeans, nomic and trade teams have intellectual property during a the first of the divers to reach spared the kind of terror at- more than $300 billion worth ping and Trump agreed to a 90- and China announced it would always maintained close com- phone call between officials the 12 stricken children and tacks which have rocked its of goods in total two-way trade day trade truce in early Decem- suspend extra tariffs added to munication,” said commerce from the two countries. their coach -- were awarded closest European neighbours earlier this year, locking them in ber while the two sides work to US-made cars and auto parts ministry spokesman Gao Feng Resolving the bruising spat the George Medal, the coun- in the past few years, but a conflict that has begun to eat ease trade tensions by March 1. starting January 1. at a regular briefing. could help shore up confidence try’s second highest civilian there has been a series of into profits and contributed to There have been small signs China is also targeting in- “In January, in addition in the Chinese economy, which gallantry award. (AFP) recent scares. (AFP) stock market plunges. of progress -- and the absence of tellectual property theft in the to maintaining intensive tel- itself is bracing for a slowdown. Toddler at centre of mum’s NY Eve party in Times Square to cheer for press freedom legal battle with US dies REUTERS Ochs, who began the tradition er Holt, ABC News Chief Global NEW YORK of the ball drop in 1907. Affairs Correspondent Martha DPA Joel Simon, executive di- Raddatz, and Karen Attiah, CAIRO REPORTERS will be the guests rector of the Committee to Pro- global opinions editor at The of honor at the New Year’s Eve tect Journalists, said the Times Washington Post. A year ago ABDULLAH Hassan, the dying party in New York’s Times Square Alliance approached his Attiah recruited Khashoggi to infant whose Yemeni mother Square on Monday, in what or- group because of “the percep- work at the newspaper. Since was prevented from visiting him 2-year-old boy ganizers said was a celebration tion that the journalism and the writer was killed, she has in the United States for months of press freedom after an unu- journalists in particular are un- been among those leading calls dueto the Trump administra- Abdullah, the 2-year-old son of sually deadly year for journal- der threat and their role is be- for answers about his fate. tion’s travel ban, has died. Yemeni citizen Shaima Swileh ists at US news outlets. ing questioned.” The button-pressing honor Abdullah, the 2-year-old son and US citizen Ali Hassan, Two attacks in particular Simon, who said he usually has in previous years gone to of Yemeni citizen Shaima Swileh died on Friday at a children’s weighed on organizers as they spends New Year’s Eve playing United Nations Secretary-Gen- and US citizen Ali Hassan, died hospital in discussed in autumn whom to Scrabble with his wife in New eral Ban Ki-Moon, an Iraq War on Friday at a children’s hospital give the honour of initiating Hampshire’s White Moun- veteran, U.S. Supreme Court in California, east of San Fran- the ceremonial ball drop just tains, will be in the spotlight Justice Sonia Sotomayor and cisco, the Council on American- and our family in your thoughts before midnight, according to at the Times Square festivities, the singer Lady Gaga. Islamic Relations (CAIR) said and prayers.” The funeral ser- Tim Tompkins, president of the Slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. joining Mayor Bill de Blasio to The Times Square Alliance in a statement. “We are heart- vice and burial are scheduled to Times Square Alliance. launch the ball drop a minute contacted Simon in November, broken,” Hassan said. “We had take place on Saturday. Swileh, One was the killing of Jamal ing in June in the newsroom said in an interview. “Times before midnight. Simon said, several weeks be- to say goodbye to our baby, the who lives in Egypt but is a citizen Khashoggi, a Saudi columnist of The Capital, a newspaper in Square itself is the ultimate Simon will be joined on- fore Time magazine would de- light of our lives. We want to of Yemen, arrived in the US on for the Washington Post and Annapolis, Maryland, in which agora and public space,” noting stage by journalists from US vote their annual “Person of the thank everyone for your love and December 19 to see Abdullah on US resident, inside a Saudi five employees were killed. that the area was named after and international news outlets, Year” issue to several promi- support at this difficult time. We a visa that permits entry to close Arabian consulate in Turkey. “Throughout the year it’s the New York Times, and that including NBC Nightly News nent journalists who have faced ask you to kindly keep Abdullah relatives of citizens. The other was the mass shoot- been a big issue,” Tompkins it was a Times publisher, Adolf and Dateline NBC anchor Lest- attacks and hostility. ‘Yellow vest’ protesters teargassed in Paris Judicial investigation into diplomatic AFP Nantes, western France, and small-town France. “We want passport for Macron’s ex-bodyguard PARIS protests were expected in Lyon, Several held to get our purchasing power Bordeaux and Toulouse. back and have a say in the deci- DPA now clarify whether Benalla POLICE fired tear gas at “yel- In the southern city of Mar- O Protesters spilled on to sions,” said Priscillia Ludosky, PARIS The investigative online used the documentswithout au- low vest” demonstrators in seille, police said 900 protest- tram lines and lobbed who launched the yellow vest newspaper Mediapart thorization and gave the impres- Paris on Saturday but the turn- ers turned out, amid cries of projectiles at police who petition against fuel price FRENCH prosecutors are in- reported that Benalla had sion of having an official func- out for round seven of the pop- “Macron out”. replied with tear gas hikes. vestigating a controversy involv- tion. A journey by Benalla to ular protests that have rocked The official turnout num- Government tax conces- ing diplomatic passports for a in recent months used dip- Chad recently raised questions. grenades and detained lomatic passports in various France appeared low. bers have plunged with the several people. sions to boost disposable in- former bodyguard of President Benalla had travelled there in Several hundred people passing weeks. The govern- come among the low paid “are Emmanuel Macron on suspicion African countries, although early December shortly before wearing the symbolic hi-visibil- ment recorded 38,600 dem- O Tear gas was also fired in not enough”, Ludosky said in of breach of trust, the prosecu- he had no longer worked Macron’s state visit. ity vests had gathered near the onstrators on December 22 Nantes, western France Marseille. The movement has tion service said on Saturday. for the presidential office at The Elysee Palace had said offices of France Televisions compared to 282,000 for the and In the southern city of increasingly targeted Macron On Friday, the Foreign Min- then that Benalla was not an of- and the BFM TV channel in the first major demonstrations on and 40 “yellow vests” on Thurs- istry said that it would hand over this time ficial envoy of the president. centre of the capital shouting November 17. Marseille, police said 900 day tried to storm the medieval the case of to the judiciary. Al- Benalla denied claiming “Fake news” and calling for the But leading figures within protesters turned out, amid fort of Bregancon that serves as exandre Benalla obtained dip- presidential office at this time. In such a role for himself during resignation of President Em- the movement that has flour- cries of ‘Macron out’ his official summer retreat on lomatic passports as part of his September, Benalla told the Sen- his trip and accused some of the manuel Macron. ished outside of trade union the Mediterranean before be- work for the Elysee Palace. The ate that he had left the passports Elysee’s employees of slandering Protesters spilled on to and political groups, say the ing turned back by police. investigative online newspaper in his office in the Elysee Palace. him. At least since the summer, tram lines and lobbed projec- low numbers are due to the has morphed from anger over Die-hard yellow vest sup- Mediapart reported that Be- The Foreign Ministry an- Benalla has become a household tiles at police who replied with holiday season and January fuel taxes to a broad rebuke porters believe the movement nalla had in recent months used nounced on Friday that it had name in France after he used tear gas grenades and detained will bring a resurgence of the of Macron, accused by critics will live on in 2019 and plans diplomatic passports in various written asking for the passports violence against May Day dem- several people. street protests. of neglecting the rising costs are underway for New Year’s African countries, although he to be returned in July and Sep- onstrators and had to leave the Tear gas was also fired in The focus of the protests of living for many in rural and Eve protests. had no longer worked for the tember. 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Fire at German AL ASMAKH REPORT factory to affect LNG prices slip production of but deliveries for Airbus models DPA Dec at record high AUGSBURG

A fire at a facility of an Airbus REUTERS Temperatures across To- subsidiary in southern Ger- SINGAPORE kyo, Beijing, Shanghai and many will lead to production Seoul are expected to be colder problems for the European ASIAN spot prices for lique- than normal this week, with a aerospace company, which fied natural gas (LNG) slipped widespread chill likely to cover has already been dogged by this week amid thin trade, China over the next 10 days, delays at its engine suppliers. though monthly deliveries weather forecasts from Refini- The fire, which broke out into Northeast Asia climbed to tiv Eikon show. at the facility in the south- a record in December as cold- Lower shipping rates ern German city of Augsburg er-than-normal temperatures could also be aiding flows into overnight, has caused at least are expected this week. the region, industry sources 10 million euros (11.4 million Spot prices for February said. Rates dropped to about dollars) in damage, Premium delivery to Asia dropped to $85,000 to $100,000 per day Aerotec said on Friday. $9.10 per million British ther- this week from $110,000 to The cause of the fire is still mal units (mmBtu), with bids $120,000 the previous week. unknown. and offers remaining wide The rates have dropped as The factory primarily de- apart from $8.70 to $9.50 per several vessels which were at livers fuselages for civil and mmBtu, industry sources said. sea with LNG cargoes for Asia military aircraft to Airbus. Trade was largely quiet have been released after dis- with many traders on Christ- charging their loads, one of the mas holidays. industry sources said. Commodities trader Vitol Elsewhere, Australia’s Ich- Asia bid in S&P Global Platts’ thys LNG plant and Malaysia’s pricing process on Thursday Petronas may have offered for a series of four LNG cargoes cargoes for January, sources Profits of Qatar’s real estate companies are expected to yield outstanding results during the fourth quarter of 2018. to be delivered over 2019 to said, though details were not Long delays 2020, according to one trader. immediately clear. The cargoes were for deliv- Royal Dutch Shell said expected ery over May 10 to 20, August earlier this week that it has Airbus said it would take 10 to 20, November 10 to 20 in begun output at its Prelude several months until parts 2019 and Feb. 10-20 in 2020 floating liquefied natural gas produced in Augsburg could Qatar’s hospitality into Port of Gwangyang, South (FLNG) facility in Australia, be finished and added to Korea. the world’s largest floating aeroplanes Meanwhile LNG imports production structure and the into China, Japan, South Ko- last of a wave of eight LNG rea and Taiwan have climbed projects built in the country to 20.5 million tonnes so far over the last decade. The fire will certainly sector set to boom in December, already 5 per- Shell did not immediately have an effect on production, cent more than the previous respond to a Reuters query Aerotec spokeswoman Bar- monthly record of 19.5 million on when first LNG will be ex- bara Sagel said, adding that tonnes back in January, data ported from the facility, but essentially all Airbus models More than 8,000 housing units will come up in new areas like Lusail, Pearl from Refinitiv Eikon showed. analysts estimate exports to are affected. December shipments were start by first half of next year, She did not provide more TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK estate projects. the real estate sector in Qatar nearly 15 percent higher than with condensates likely to concrete details on delivery DOHA “The real estate market depends on the diversity of November, the data showed. start first. delays. in Qatar is still booming. The projects in new areas and in- Airbus said it would take AROUND 250 properties will 2022 World Cup projects, as tegrated projects such as tour- several months until parts be built for the hospitality sec- well as those related to Qatar ism, hospitality and residen- produced in Augsburg could tor in Qatar before 2022, most New projects National Vision 2030, are a tial and educational cities. be finished and added to aer- of which will be hotels accom- The continued growth of the great incentive for the real es- The report said the profits oplanes. modating 90,000 rooms, ac- real estate sector in Qatar tate sector,” the report said. of real estate companies are Both companies are look- cording to a report by Al-As- depends on the diversity of Property prices are on expected to yield outstanding ing for a solution. makh Real Estate. projects in new areas and inte- track to stabilise at acceptable results during the fourth quar- Airbus has seen a few tur- The report said additional grated projects such as levels, and this will be an addi- ter of 2018. bulent years, roiled by cor- 55,000 rooms will be built tional factor to support market Strong rental income will ruption probes in Britain, in different types of real es- tourism, hospitality, residential movement, the report noted. push operating profit higher, France and Germany into tate projects, pointing out and educational cities The report said liquid- the report said. previous business practices. that spending on commercial ity, whether from government Real estate construction Profits have also been hit buildings will remain at a high spending on development pro- market activity is witnessing by delays at its engine suppli- level over the next two years. eas like Lusail, Pearl and some jects or from real estate com- continuous growth, with in- ers, impacting deliveries of its More than 8,000 housing areas of north and south of panies or real estate investors, vestor’s increasing demand for new generations of passenger units are under construction, Doha, Al-Asmakh said. in addition to rising demand, the luxury real estate sector by jets, and a series of techni- and are expected to be com- The report pointed out has boosted Qatar’s construc- developers, especially in the cal problems with its A400m pleted in 2019. Most of these that north and south of Doha tion market. Pearl and Lusail, the report LNG imports into China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan have climbed military transport plane. units will come up in new ar- are witnessing significant real The continued growth of said. to 20.5 million tonnes so far in December. Possible US-China trade Trade wars cost US, China billions

REUTERS soy futures in Chicago, in an Northwest, soy farmers face “With the tariffs, the deal ‘progressing’: Trump CHICAGO example of the trade war re- at least $280 million in losses beans can’t go into the ducing sales for US exporters because of Beijing’s tariffs, commercial system,” said a REUTERS THE US-China trade war re- and raising costs for Chinese said Mark Watne, president manager at a major Chinese WASHINGTON/BEIJING sulted in billions of dollars of importers. of the North Dakota Farmers feed producer, speaking on losses for both sides in 2018, “It’s something that’s Union. condition of anonymity. “The US President Donald Trump hitting industries including crying for a resolution,” Tyner “You could almost put buying will have a very lim- said on Twitter on Saturday autos, technology - and above said. “It’s a lose-lose for both another $100 million on top ited impact on the market.” that he had a “long and very all, agriculture. the United States and China.” of this because all commod- China also suffered as good call” with Chinese Pres- The losses may give US Total US agricultural ity prices are down and that products such as phone bat- ident Xi Jinping and that a President Donald Trump and export shipments to China for affects North Dakota farmers teries were hit by US tariffs, possible trade deal between his Chinese counterpart, Xi the first 10 months of 2018 indirectly,” Watne said. and customers began looking the United States and China Jinping, motivation to resolve fell by 42 percent from a year China’s tariffs improved to buy from other countries. was progressing well. their trade differences before earlier to about $8.3 billion, margins for US soy crushers A study commissioned As a partial shutdown of a March 2 deadline, although according to the US Depart- such as Archer Daniels Mid- by the Consumer Technol- the US government entered talks between the economic ment of Agriculture. land Co (ADM.N) by leaving ogy Association showed US its eighth day, with no quick superpowers could still The most actively traded plentiful supplies of cheap tariffs on imported Chinese end in sight, the Republican devolve. soybean futures contract av- soybeans on the domestic products cost the technology president was in Washing- File photo of China’s President Xi Jinping (left) and US President The US and Chinese econ- eraged $8.75 per bushel from market. industry an additional $1 bil- ton, sending out tweets at- Donald Trump in Beijing. (AFP) omies each lose about $2.9 July to December 2018, down Chinese soybean mills, on lion per month. tacking Democrats and talk- billion annually due to Bei- from an average of $9.76 the other hand, front-loaded The conflict also squeezed ing up possibly improved subjects, areas and points of jing’s tariffs on soybeans, corn, during the same period a year soy purchases ahead of the US retail, manufacturing and relations with China. dispute. Big progress being wheat and sorghum alone, said earlier. tariffs. This led to an over- construction companies that The two nations have made!” Purdue University agricultural As of December 28, supply that reduced Chinese had to pay more for metal and been in a trade war for much Deal is moving along very Chinese state media also economist Wally Tyner. futures in the last month processing margins and led other goods. of 2018, shaking world finan- well. If made, it will be very said Xi and Trump spoke on Disrupted agricultural of the year were averaging factories this summer to “Input price pressures cial markets as the flow of comprehensive, covering all Saturday, and quoted Xi as trade hurt both sides particu- $8.95-1/2 a bushel. That was make the biggest cuts in years remained elevated in part hundreds of billions of dol- subjects, areas and points saying that teams from both larly hard because China is down from $9.61-3/4 for all to the production of soymeal due to tariffs, particularly in lars worth of goods between countries have been working the world’s biggest soybean of December last year. used to feed livestock. manufacturing and construc- the world’s two largest econ- of dispute. Big progress to implement a consensus importer and last year relied To compensate suffering China resumed purchases tion, and firms were strug- omies has been disrupted by being made! reached with Trump. on the United States for $12 farmers, the US government of US soybeans in early gling to pass these higher tariffs. Trump wrote in his tweet “I hope that the two billion worth of the oilseed. has allocated about $11 bil- December following a trade costs onto customers,” the Trump and Xi agreed to a teams will meet each other China has mostly been lion to direct payments and truce agreed to by leaders Dallas Federal Reserve said. ceasefire in the trade war, de- half way, work hard, and buying soy from Brazil since buying agricultural goods for from the two countries during The Big Three Detroit ciding to hold off on impos- “Just had a long and very strive to reach an agreement imposing a 25 percent tariff government food programs, G20 summit in Argentina. automakers - General Mo- ing more tariffs for 90 days good call with President Xi that is mutually beneficial on American soybeans in July after consulting economists, But Beijing kept its 25 percent tors, Ford and Fiat Chrysler starting Dec. 1 while they of China,” Trump wrote. and beneficial to the world as in retaliation for US tariffs on including Tyner. tariffs on the oilseed from Automobiles – have each said negotiate a deal to end the “Deal is moving along very soon as possible,” Xi said, ac- Chinese goods. The surge in In North Dakota, which America, which effectively higher tariff costs will result dispute following months of well. If made, it will be very cording to the state-run Xin- demand pushed Brazilian soy exports crops to China curbed commercial Chinese in a hit to profits of about $1 escalating tensions. comprehensive, covering all hua news agency. premiums to a record over US through ports in the Pacific buying. billion this year. Economy & Business Sunday, December 30, 2018 13 Nissan to make fewer cars in China as demand slows REUTERS months. nearly 400,000 units in the models, and Venucia brand seems to have come to an end, TOKYO Nissan plans to cut pro- country during the three- models. with the market on track to duction in China by a total of month period ended Febru- A Nissan spokeswoman in post a fall in annual sales for NISSAN will produce 30,000 30,000 units during the De- ary this year. The period cov- Beijing declined on Friday to the first time since at least fewer vehicles in the coming cember-February period from ers the first two months of the comment on future produc- 1990. Nissan’s group sales in months in China than what it its initial output plans, said year, when sales usually slow tion plans. China rose 3.9 percent in the had planned, a person briefed the person who declined to be in the run-up to the Lunar China is Nissan’s second- January-November period, on the matter told Reuters, identified as the plans are not New Year holidays. largest market, accounting slowing from a 12 percent as global automakers grap- public. Japan’s Nikkei business for roughly one-quarter of its jump a year ago. ple with falling demand in the Automakers set initial daily reported late on Thurs- annual global vehicle sales. A slowdown in the major world’s biggest car market. plans on how many vehicles to day that Nissan plans to cut It sold 1.5 million vehicles market comes at a time when After Ford and Hyundai, produce at each of their plants. production at three plants in in China last year, and ear- the Japanese automaker is Nissan becomes the latest These plans can be modified China, including one in Da- lier this year said it planned to grappling with a scandal in- automaker to cut production due to demand, supply chain lian, where it produces the boost sales to 2.6 million units volving alleged financial mis- in the country, where slow- issues and other factors. It was popular Qashqai and Infiniti by 2022, making China its big- conduct of Carlos Ghosn, ing economic growth and a not known how much Nissan QX50 SUV crossover models, gest market in terms of vehicle leading to his arrest and sub- crippling trade war with the had planned to produce in the and in Zhengzhou, where it sales. sequent ouster as chairman, United States have pummeled three months. makes the X-Trail SUV cross- But a stretch of boom- and straining ties with French Nissan Motors cars are seen at a storage area in China’s Guangzhou, vehicle sales in the past few The automaker produced over, one of its top-selling ing demand for cars in China automaking partner Renault. recently. (REUTERS)

Made in China C919 QNB report sheds light on US jet completes first test flight Fed’s dovish rate hike outlook REUTERS BEIJING Financial markets A third prototype of China’s are doing part of home-built C919 narrow- body passenger jet com- the job for the Fed, pleted its first test flight on Friday, its manufacturer leaving less room said, in another step for- for future hikes ward in the nation’s push to become a global civil aero- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK space player. DOHA The C919, which will compete with Boeing Co’s THE US Federal Reserve re- 737 and the Airbus A320, is cently delivered another 25 widely regarded as a sym- basis point (bp) hike in its bol of China’s civil aero- policy rate following the De- space ambition and Presi- cember 18-19 meeting of its dent Xi Jinping’s policy of Federal Open Market Com- upgrading manufacturing mittee (FOMC). The decision capabilities. comes despite political pres- In a statement on its of- sures, a substantial tightening ficial microblog, Commer- in financial conditions, a less cial Aircraft Corp of China impressive growth outlook Ltd (COMAC) said the plane and softer inflation and infla- landed safely at Shanghai tion expectations. The rate hike was the fourth of the year and the ninth since the tightening cy- cle started in December 2015. While the target range for the Fed funds rate was lifted to 2.25-2.50 percent, the path for future rates or the median projection for 25bp rate hikes over 2019-2021 was lowered to 3 from 4 in September. Pudong International Air- Qatar National Bank’s port at 12:45 p.m. (0445 (QNB) weekly analysis delves GMT), having flown for 1 into the two reasons for hik- People walk past empty offices in a Federal Building during a government shutdown in Washington on Friday. (AFP) hour and 38 minutes. ing and maintaining quanti- The jet will next fly to tative tightening and the two reached levels only previously risk and the term premium of QNB said the bar is really metric” inflation target,” the the city of Xian in central reasons for conveying a more seen at the peak of the 1990s Treasury yields would be wid- high to halt the QT and this is report said. China for more test flights dovish message about the fu- technology boom or other re- ening instead of narrowing. unlikely to take place unless Second, on top of that, a with a focus on aircraft flut- ture policy path. cord highs registered some 45 The US Treasury curve there is very clear new evi- significant correction in equity ter and airspeed calibration, On the reasons for hik- years ago. has flattened recently, with dence of its effect on broader markets are driving an exog- the company said. ing and maintain quantitative An internal buildup of 10-year yields back down to financial conditions. enous tightening of financial The second prototype tightening. macroeconomic and financial 2.74 percent, only 16bp above Tighter monetary and fi- conditions, QNB said. of the C919 jet conducted First, monetary policy nor- imbalances with distortions in Fed reserves 1-year yields and 18bp above nancial conditions According to the Bloomb- its first flight in December malisation is supported by a goods, labour or asset markets While the Fed’s balance both 2- and 5-year yields, the QNB analysts gave the fol- erg US Financial Condition 2017, seven months after well performing US economy may follow a period of over- sheet and banks’ excess report said. lowing reasons for a more dov- Index, which tracks the overall the maiden flight of the first with solid growth, low unem- confidence and overspending, reserves are down $440 While the Fed’s balance ish message about the future level of stress in money, bond, C919. ployment and a tight labour the QNB report said. sheet and banks’ excess re- policy path. and equity markets to help as- COMAC said it is assem- market that keeps on strength- The US monetary policy is billion and $1.1 trillion from serves are down $440 billion First, inflation and infla- sess the availability and cost bling a further three proto- ening. As the economy contin- still away from tight territory. their peak, respectively, and $1.1 trillion from their tion expectations edged down of credit, financial conditions types, and that all six will be ues to grow around 2.5-3 per- QNB said, “Even after this excess reserves are still very peak, respectively, excess re- in recent months. CPI and have tightened considerably scheduled to conduct flight cent y/y or 0.6-1 percent above well-telegraphed 25bp rate high at $1.6 trillion serves are still very high at core CPI inflation are down since October and turned re- tests next year. the 1.9 percent GDP potential hike, the Fed funds target $1.6 trillion. to 2.2 percent from 2.5 per- strictive in early December. The C919 has dozens of growth rate, spare capacity is range is almost 75bp below the Monetary authorities have cent and 2.9 percent in July, “In other words, financial customers that have placed diminishing rapidly. Differ- official estimate of a long-run titative tightening (QT) or the enhanced their communica- respectively. Similarly, mar- markets are doing part of the orders and commitments ent measures of unemploy- equilibrium or so-called ‘r*’ unwind of quantitative easing tion strategy since the 2013 ket 5-year/5-year forward in- job for the Fed, leaving less for 815 jets. ment are hovering around policy rate of around 2.75-3.00 are misplaced. Taper Tantrum, when uncer- flation expectations are also room for future hikes. COMAC is aiming to multi-decade lows, while wage percent. Supply side improve- QNB said there is no evi- tainty about the future of the down 30bp. “In short, as the economy obtain certification for the growth is accelerating to close ments could lift GDP potential dence to the idea that the re- Fed’s balance sheet created “This should be considered continues to perform but plane from Chinese regu- to 10-year highs. and push this long-run or neu- cent market sell-off is driven market turmoil. Based on that in a context in which the Fed tighter financial conditions lators by the end of 2020, In addition, the latest tral level of interest rates fur- by a QT-led squeeze in market experience, the Fed designed is willing to tolerate a modest increase the downside risks as well as Europe’s avia- tax cuts contributed to lift ther up, creating a wider gap.” liquidity. Should it be the case, the current passive and pre- overshoot of its 2 percent in- for the economy, the Fed is tion safety regulator, which the optimism of US consum- Second, when it comes to and given the composition of dictable policy in which as- flation target to compensate expected to proceed with rate agreed in April to start the ers and businesses. Gauges balance sheet normalisation, the assets under the Fed’s bal- sets wear off naturally with for the long-period of sub-2 normalisation in a more cau- certification process. of consumer and small busi- recent market concerns about ance sheet, the market would no replacement of maturing percent inflation this decade tious and data dependent ness confidence had recently the potential impacts of quan- be overwhelmed by duration securities. and reach the so-called “sym- way,” the report said. Wall St year ahead: Defensive stocks top 2019 playbooks

years is understandable. through much of this year. sive sectors with economic US-China trade tensions and Brexit Appreciated more for their But the Fed is now seen and earnings growth ex- rich dividend yields than share throttling back on rate hikes, pected to continue, albeit at a could weigh on US equities in 2019 price gains, the utilities and and benchmark 10-year Treas- slower pace. Safe havens are consumer staples sectors have ury yields have retreated to also looking pricey relative to REUTERS including Morgan Stanley, turned in relatively yawn-wor- Top banks to around 2.75 percent, down growth stocks. NEW YORK Goldman Sachs and Barclays, thy performances during the by roughly half a percentage Forward price-to-earnings with “overweight” ratings on long bull run since the March go defensive point from an early November ratios for the S&P 500 con- PERCEIVED safe havens like at least one defensive sector 2009 market bottom. high. sumer staples and utilities sec- utilities and consumer staples, for 2019. That marks a big Utilities and staples are A Reuters analysis of 2019 Robert Phipps, director at tors are now higher than for often an afterthought in Wall change from last year, when up 135 percent and 160 per- outlooks from 10 major Per Stirling Capital Manage- the technology sector, accord- Street’s cascade of year-ahead just two of those banks favored cent, respectively, versus the financial institutions found ment in Austin, Texas, recent- ing to Refinitiv data. Utilities investment recommendations any defensive sectors. S&P 500’s 268 percent gain. eight, including Morgan ly added a utilities position to are the priciest they have been each December, are emerging Bank of America Merrill The tech sector has jumped Stanley, Goldman Sachs and his stock holdings, the major- relative to tech stocks in 2-1/2 as top picks as stocks limp into Lynch, for instance, has moved 441 percent and consumer Barclays, with ‘overweight’ ity of which are in growth sec- years. 2019. its rating on utilities .SPLRCU discretionary has soared 513 ratings on at least one tors. Still, even some of the Growth-oriented sectors to “overweight” from “under- percent. defensive sector for 2019 “There’s the income com- more optimistic strategists like tech or communications weight.” But defensive sectors have continue to weigh on US equi- ponent, and it is actually say a sector allocation shift is services have typically domi- “Utilities offering 6 to 8 held up reasonably well for the ties in 2019, investors said. among the few sectors that warranted. Jonathan Golub, nated year-end roundups of percent total return with a past three months while the fensive sectors, including Defensive sectors may also still has upside momentum,” chief US investment strategist investment ideas. But an un- lower level of risk might actu- market has crashed around the health sector in some in- benefit from an expected slow- he said. at Credit Suisse Securities in certain economic outlook and ally be a good place to be in an them. stances, many strategists cited down in the pace of Federal Cyclical and growth sec- New York, recently upgraded concerns the bull market’s environment where volatil- Nasdaq is now in a bear decelerating US and global Reserve interest rate increases tors are not entirely out of the his rating on healthcare to roar is morphing into a bear’s ity is rearing its head,” Savita market, having recently slid economic growth and the po- in 2019. mix. For instance, RBC Capital “overweight.” growl have more Wall Street Subramanian, the bank’s head more than 20 percent from its tential for higher market vola- Because of their higher Markets has “overweight” rat- “The economy is going to banks telling investors to play of US equity and quantitative record high in late August, and tility. dividend yields, defensive ings on consumer staples and move forward, and I think the it safe. strategy, said during a recent the S&P 500 earlier this week And geopolitical issues stocks are seen as bond prox- healthcare but also on finan- market is going to move for- A Reuters analysis of 2019 outlook call. was just a stone’s throw from such as US-China trade ten- ies and do poorly when in- cials and energy. ward, but they’re not going to outlooks from 10 major finan- The lack of analyst love bear territory. sions and Britain’s exit from terest rates and bond yields Some investors argue it is be led by things that are as cy- cial institutions found eight, for defensive sectors over the In recommending de- the European Union could are on the rise, as they were too early to jump into defen- clical,” Golub said. 14 Sunday, December 30, 2018 Economy & Business

Chinese firms offer subsidies to staff China allows first-ever US rice on Huawei phones imports ahead of trade talks AFP But some in China see SHANGHAI Meng’s arrest as part of a broader conspiracy to sup- CHINESE firms are en- press China’s high-tech The green light from Chinese customs comes in the run-up to talks between the countries in Jan ‘18 couraging staff to buy enterprises, with nation- Huawei smartphones fol- alist tabloid Global Times lowing Canada’s arrest of accusing Washington of a top Huawei executive on “resorting to a despicable a US extradition request, rogue’s approach” because which has triggered an it cannot stop Huawei’s outpouring of nationalist progress in the 5G market. support. The internal notices Several companies are announcing the Huawei offering employees subsi- subsidies started circulat- dies for Huawei phone pur- ing on China’s Twitter-like chases, while others have Weibo earlier this month, even warned staff against and have split Chinese in- buying Apple products. ternet opinion. In eastern China, Fu- Some users were in fa- chun Technology said vour of buying phones in “nearly sixty” out of its 200 employees have taken ad- vantage of 100 to 500 yuan ($15 to $29) Huawei phone subsidies as of Saturday. Another tech firm, Chengdu RYD Information Benefits! Technology, has offered 15 percent subsidies, though In eastern China, Fuchun it declined to disclose how Technology said “nearly many employees have ac- sixty” out of its 200 tually taken advantage of employees have taken the benefits. advantage of 100 to 500 “We are supportive of yuan ($15 to $29) Huawei good China-made brands,” phone subsidies as of a spokeswoman said, add- Saturday. Another tech firm, ing that the subsidies are Chengdu RYD Information part of employee benefits and were not “guided by Technology, has offered 15 the government.” percent subsidies, though it One company has even declined to disclose how threatened to fine em- many employees have ployees who buy iPhones, actually taken advantage of charging them 100 percent the benefits. of the smartphone’s mar- ket price. “Stop buying US brands the name of patriotism, (File photo) US and Chinese flags are seen before ex-defense secretary James Mattis welcomes Chinese Minister of National Defense Gen Wei Fenghe to the Pentagon in for company equipment,” while others questioned Arlington, Virginia, US. Shenzhen-based Menpad whether or not Chinese said in an internal notice, firms were simply lever- REUTERS billions of dollars. istered with the US Depart- be ordered by state-owned confirmed by reporters. aging Huawei’s case as BEIJING It was not immediately Improving ties ment of Agriculture. companies. Officials at a The surge of patriot- a marketing strategy or clear how much rice China, The USDA on Dec. 11 government-affiliated think ism began after Meng branding opportunity. CHINA has opened the door which sources rice imports O Rice makes up only a forecast US rice production tank in Beijing said the price Wanzhou, Huawei’s chief “Those companies are to imports of rice from the from within Asia, might small portion of US at 6.93 million tonnes while of US rice was not competi- financial officer, was de- conscientious for standing United States for the first seek to buy from the United agricultural exports, which Chinese rice imports were es- tive, compared with imports tained in Canada on De- by Huawei’s side,” praised time ever in what analysts States. But the move, which are dominated by timated at 5 million tonnes. from South Asia, and said the cember 1 on a US extra- one Weibo user, using a took to signal a warming of comes after years of talks on shipments of soybeans, Rice makes up only a move to formally permit im- dition request linked to thumb’s up emoji. “The relations between the world’s the matter, follows pledg- grain, tree nuts and meat. small portion of US agri- ports from the United States sanctions-breaking busi- government should also two biggest economies after es from China’s commerce US rice futures RRc1 had cultural exports, which are should be interpreted as a ness dealings with Iran. publish an official docu- a frosty year marked by ten- ministry of further US trade little reaction to the dominated by shipments of goodwill gesture. She has since been re- ment to support domestic sions and tit-for-tat tariffs. openings earlier this week. soybeans, grain, tree nuts China opened its rice mar- leased on bail pending her brands.” The green light from Chi- “I wouldn’t be surprised announcement, declining by and meat. US rice futures ket when it joined the World US extradition hearing, But another user, who nese customs, indicated in a to see importers trying to 7 cents to $10.06 per cwt. RRc1 had little reaction to Trade Organization in 2001, and is now living under said they supported Hua- statement posted on the cus- move rice into China from “The permission for US rice the announcement, declining but a lack of phytosanitary electronic surveillance in a wei, criticised the practise toms authority’s website on California but I don’t know suggests an improving US by 7 cents to $10.06 per cwt. protocol between China and luxury home in Vancouver. of punishing staff who pur- Friday, comes in the run-up if it will be in breathtak- and China relationship,” “The permission for US the United States effectively Ottawa has repeatedly said chase Apple products. To to talks between the coun- ing quantities right away,” said, an agriculture analyst rice suggests an improving banned imports, according to Meng’s arrest was not po- win respect, domestic tech tries in January after US said Stuart Hoetger, an ana- US and China relationship,” trade group USA Rice. litical but rather part of a brands should “keep fight- President Donald Trump and lyst and physical rice trader said Cherry Zhang, an agri- Nonetheless, in July China judicial process in keeping ing despite setbacks and Chinese President Xi Jinping based in California. from the United States are culture analyst with consul- formally imposed additional with an extradition treaty adopt an attitude of not ac- agreed to a moratorium on Sponsored As of Dec. 27, now permitted, as long as tancy JCI. tariffs of 25 percent on US rice, with Washington. cepting defeat,” they said. higher tariffs that would af- imports of brown rice, pol- cargoes meet China’s inspec- Zhang said she expected even though imports were not fect trade worth hundred of ished rice and crushed rice tion standards and are reg- any imports would likely permitted at the time. Technology trends for 2019: Automation, AI and digital assistants

sound, sentence structure actions. But consumers have Voice recognition is an example of and context. SELF-DRIVING been typically cautious so far, CARS: The transport sector in a country in which cash re- complex artificial intelligence, as the faces a massive shake-up with mains more popular than in the development of self-driving many other European coun- software must be capable of analysing cars. Google subsidiary Waymo tries. 2019 will show whether is the first firm to offer a self- Google Pay and Apple Pay can sound, sentence structure & context driving taxi service, although it boost the technology’s popular- is initially only on offer in a sub- ity, and whether the two largest DPA somewhat unclear. These days, urb of Phoenix, Arizona, in the smartphone players can con- BERLIN artificial intelligence mostly United States. Other firms are vince most of the banking sector refers to machine learning: ready to jump in: to utilize their cashless payment FOR 2019, governments and software that can recognize Carmakers, components systems rather than develop tech companies are set to work patterns in data and draws suppliers, ride-sharing outfits their own. on further developing and es- conclusions from it. like Uber and other less well- DIGITAL ASSISTANTS: tablishing 21st century tech in- AI is used, for example, to known start-ups. 2019 may Google and Amazon are focus- novations that will transform improve photos, to fine-tune well be the year in which the ing on incorporating these talk- aspects of everyday life. search-engine results or to efficacy of their technology and ing helpers into as many devices ARTIFICIAL INTELLI- suggest merchandise for po- solutions are put to the test in as possible. Amazon even offers GENCE: Everyone is talking tential purchase from online real terms. a microwave oven in the United about AI. The German govern- shops. MOBILE/CASHLESS PAY- States with the technology built ment meanwhile has agreed on Voice recognition is an MENT: Technically speaking, in. Modules have been devel- a strategy and billions of euros example of complex artificial many people in Germany can oped that allow digital assis- in investment in the sector, al- intelligence, as the software already use their mobile phone tants to be added to all sorts though its exact definition is must be capable of analysing instead of a bank card for trans- Representational image. of existing appliances. Doha Bank honoured at Qatar Today Business Excellence Awards UK splashes £100 million on TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK moting good corporate governance at ferries to ease Brexit fears DOHA every level within the bank. Doha Bank is recognized as one of AFP element of the Department DOHA Bank was honoured at the third the few ‘Domestic Systemically Impor- LONDON for Transport’s (DfT) no-deal edition of the Qatar Today Business tant Bank’ (DSIB) in Qatar. Brexit planning,” said a spokes- Excellence Awards (QTBEA), the bank “The bank has in place a set of for- BRITAIN has spent more than man for the department.“The said in a statement on Saturday. mal and rigorous policies designed to £100 million on chartering fer- department is helping ensure The award ceremony held in as- promote good corporate governance ries to mitigate the risk of “se- the rest of government are sociation with Qatar Stock Exchange and prevent, detect and rectify any in- vere congestion” at the port of fully prepared for a range of (QSE) and validating partner Deloitte, fringements.” Dover in the event of a no-deal scenarios, including a particu- felicitated top 10 companies on QSE. He said the excellence in corporate Brexit, according to govern- lar focus on a potential no-deal Doha Bank clinched the fifth rank governance has contributed to sustain- ment documents. and to mitigate the impact on the QSE for its performance in 2017 able development of Doha Bank. The government has struck of any Brexit outcome on all in providing unbeatable value to its “Doha Bank advocates and prac- deals worth £107.7 million transport modes.” shareholders. tices green banking, which is one of the ($137 million, 117 million eu- The DfT has signed con- The award was in recognition of core business philosophies that would ros) with British, French and tracts with French firm Brit- Doha Bank’s financial performance support the sustainability into the fu- Danish ferry companies that tany Ferries, Danish company and for promoting excellence in corpo- Doha Bank’s Head of Public Sector Unit Khalid Alnaama received the award on behalf of the ture,” Seetharaman said. would allow for almost 4,000 DFDS and Britain’s Seaborne, rate governance. bank from QSE Marketing and Communications Director Hussain Mohammed al Abdullah. QTBEA brought together Qatar’s more lorries a week to use saying the awards were “a Share price growth, dividend yield, top businessmen and dignitaries to other ports on England’s south small but important element” liquidity, return on equity and revenue Doha Bank’s Head of Public Sec- rector Hussain Mohammed al Abdul- celebrate the resilience of the country’s coast to prevent a bottleneck at of its no-deal planning. The growth were some of the key param- tor Unit Khalid Alnaama received the lah. economy and to honour those compa- Dover, it added. additional services will provide eters considered in evaluation for the award on behalf of the bank from QSE Doha Bank CEO R Seetharaman nies who have thrived in this difficult “This significant extra ca- up to half a million tonnes a award. Marketing and Communications Di- said, “The bank is committed to pro- economic climate. pacity is a small but important month in extra capacity. www.guide.com.qa  Sunday December 30, 2018

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Khalid al Emadi, Fiji land Big Tour honours in the fifth round of Hathab seriesPAGE 17 ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE MAN UTD VS BOURNEMOUTH

2019 Qatar ExxonMobil Open Wawrinka to face third seed Khachanov in lung-opener ATP tournament’s draw throws up interesting battles as Djoko and Wawrinka head for possible semis clash

VINAY NAYUDU going to try my best. The last DOHA time I played him (two years ago at Rotterdam), I played re- THE draw of 32 for the six-day ally well and I had a chance to Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2019 win,” he said. tennis extravaganza, which be- On being in Doha for the gins at the Khalifa Internation- first time, he said he’s got all the al Tennis & Squash Complex on positive feelings. Monday, has thrown up some “It’s my first visit to Qatar intriguing first round matches. and I’m still discovering it. But, Three-time Grand Slam I find it to be a great place. The champion Stanislas Wawrinka courts and stadium is amazing of Switzerland will meet third and the people are welcoming. seed and World No. 11 Karen So all positive feelings so far for Khachanov of Russia while An- me and I am looking forward to drey Rublev, who played Gael the week ahead,” he added. Monfils in the final here last Romanian Marius Copil, year, will face Italian Andreas who plays Hungarian Marton Seppi. Fucsovics, was left with mixed Second-seeded Canadian feelings of battling a friend and Dominic Thiem drew Qatar a doubles partner. ExxonMobil Open debutant “It’s going to be an interest- Herbert Pierre-Hughes of ing clash. We’ve played each France. other before three times and Twice winner of Qatar they all have been good match- ExxonMobil Open in 2016 and es. We were also supposed to 2017, World No. 1 and the top (From left) Players Marius Copius of Romania, Pierre-Hughes Herbert of France, Robin Haase of Netherlands and Marco Cecchinato of Italy, Tournament Supervisor Lars Graff, play doubles here together but seed here, Novak Djokovic of Tournament’s gold badge referee Ashraf Hamouda, Tournament Director Karim Alami, Secretary-General of Qatar Tennis Federation and General Coordinator of the tournament then we switched partners. But Serbia will be meeting Damir Tariq Darwish Zainal, Vice President and HR Manager ExxonMobil Abdullatif al Naemi, and QTF Executive Director Saad al Mohannadi during the draw ceremony of Qatar ExxonMobil we shall be teaming up at the Dzumhur of Bosnia-Herzego- Open 2019 at Four Seasons Hotel on Saturday. Australian Open. We’re good vina. friends, it’s going to be tough Meanwhile, Qatar’s QATAR EXXONMOBIL OPEN 2019 DRAW playing against each other, but Mubarak Shannan Zayed was it’s an honour at the same time. drawn to play a qualifier and Men Singles (1st Round) (ESP) “We both had a great 2018 could well fancy his chances to [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. Damir Dzumhur (BIH) [6] David Goffin (BEL) vs. Qualifier/Lucky Loser and to be here straight in the Marton Fucsovics (HUN) vs. Marius Copil (ROU) Dusan Lajovic (SRB) vs. Adrian Mannarino (FRA) making the second round of the Andrey Rublev (RUS) vs. Andreas Seppi (ITA) Guido Pella (ARG) vs. [WC] Cem Ilkel (TUR) main draw among the world’s ATP Tour 250 tourney. Albert Ramos-Vinolas (ESP) vs. [5] Nikoloz Basilashvili Qualifier/Lucky Loser vs. [4] Marco Cecchinato (ITA) top players is a great feeling,” Held on Saturday evening (GEO) [8] Fernando Verdasco (ESP) vs. Qualifier/Lucky Loser he explained. at the Four Seasons Hotel, the [3] Karen Khachanov (RUS) vs. Stanislas Wawrinka Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) vs. [WC] Tomas Berdych Tariq Darwish Zainal, QTF (SUI) (CZE) draw was supervised by Tour- Robin Haase (NED) vs. Nicolas Jarry (CHI) Qualifier/Lucky Loser vs. Peter Gojowczyk (GER) Secretary-General, said he nament Supervisor Lars Graff [WC] Mubarak Zayed (QAT) vs. Qualifier/Lucky Loser Pierre-Hughes Herbert (FRA) vs. [2] Dominic Thiem hoped for the stars to provide along with the tournament’s Matteo Berrettini (ITA) vs. [7] Roberto Bautista Agut (AUT) the fireworks and big time en- gold badge referee Ashraf Ham- tertainment to the spectators. ouda in the presence of Tariq “I believe this year we have Darwish Zainal, Secretary-Gen- Jarry someone who’s been com- think they are the mother of the biggest stars here in Doha. eral of Qatar Tennis Federation ing up the rankings and who’s all disappointments. I just try Usually at Qatar ExxonMobil and General Coordinator of playing really well. He’s a dan- to do my best and work on my Open we have stars participat- the tournament, Abdullatif al gerous player with a big serve game like I have in the last two ing and this year we have No- Naemi, Vice President and HR and a big backhand, so I have years with my new coach and vak Djokovic, the World No.1, Manager, ExxonMobil, Karim to be ready. I will be pushed on its going well.” we have Stanislas Wawrinka, Alami, Tournament Director, to my defence on multiple occa- Despite finding the World Tomas Berdych, Dominic Thi- Saad al Mohannadi, QTF Ex- sions, but I will also need to be No. 8 Dominic Thiem against em, Karen Khachanov, David ecutive Director, and players offensive,” he said. him, tournament debutant Goffin, Andrei Rublev and oth- Marco Cecchinato of Italy, On his possible next round Pierre-Hughes Herbert was er upcoming stars and this is Robin Haase of Nether- Saad al Mohannadi, QTF Executive Director, picks a chip during the draw ceremony of Qatar ExxonMobil opponent being Wawrinka or quite in his elements and fan- what we provide the spectators. lands, Pierre-Hughes Herbert Open 2019 on Saturday. Khachanov, he said, “I never cied chances. “The draw is quite interest- of France and Marius Copius of look at the round ahead because “Yes, I have a tough draw. ing. Khachanov and Wawrinka Romania. withdrawal, another lucky loser feated Djokovic at the French Dutch Robin Haase, who it will be like guessing who it It’s not easy to play the second clash first up. Qatar’s Shanan With world’s top-25 ranked has been added to the main Open quarters in 2016 – Marco meets young Chilean Nicolas could be so I never do that. I’d seed straight up. Dominic is an Zayed is to play a qualifier, so players making the 65 best draw. Cecchinato of Italy – drew a Jarry, was left pondering the rather concentrate on my first amazing player, he’s finished there could be a lot of surprises. players’ list, the tournament Interestingly, the man who qualifier as his first round op- battle. match and go from there.” the year many a time being in We hope to a packed sta- will see some top competition. went on to win his first ATP tile ponent. The Italian is No. 20 “There’s never an easy On his future expectations the top-10 and he’s a tough op- dium come Monday when the The draw list includes four at the 2018 Hungarian Open as now and given the draw can be draw. I play a very talented and Haase quipped, “I don’t have ponent to beat. But I am looking tournament proper begins,” qualifying players and with one a lucky loser and who had de- expected to go the distance. younger opponent in Chilean N any expectations because I forward to this match and I’m said Zainal. Firmino hat-trick takes Liverpool Arabi’s Karad named best player 9 points clear in Premier League

AFP LIVERPOOL EPL STANDINGS TEAM MP W D L GF GA PTS LIVERPOOL roared back from 1. LIVERPOOL 20 17 3 0 48 8 54 a rare Anfield deficit to move 2. TOTTENHAM 20 15 0 5 43 21 45 nine points clear at the top of 3. MAN CITY 19 14 2 3 51 15 44 the Premier League as Roberto 4. CHELSEA 19 12 4 3 37 16 40 Firmino’s hat-trick inspired 5. ARSENAL 20 11 5 4 42 30 38 a 5-1 thrashing of Arsenal on Saturday. 6. MAN UTD 19 9 5 5 37 31 32 Mohamed Salah and Sa- 7. WOLVES 20 8 5 7 23 23 29 dio Mane were also on target 8. LEICESTER 20 8 4 8 24 23 28 as Liverpool’s front three all 9. WATFORD 20 8 4 8 27 28 27 scored in the same league game 10. EVERTON 20 7 6 7 31 30 27 for the first time this season. 11. WEST HAM 19 8 3 8 27 28 27 Liverpool had trailed at 12. B’MOUTH 19 8 2 9 27 33 26 home in the league for the first 13. BRIGHTON 20 7 4 9 22 27 25 time in a day short of a year 14. C’TAL P’ACE 19 5 4 10 17 25 19 when Ainsley Maitland-Niles Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino celebrates scoring their fifth goal with teammates as Arsenal’s Laurent Ko- 15. NEWCASTLE 20 4 6 10 15 27 18 turned home Alex Iwobi’s ex- scielny and Granit Xhaka look dejected during their English Premier League match at Anfield in Liverpool 16. CARDIFF 20 5 3 12 19 38 18 on Saturday. (REUTERS) cellent cross 11 minutes in. 17. S’HAMPTON 19 3 6 10 20 35 15 However, the lead lasted just three minutes as Firmino Mane and Salah’s penalty another significant step to- the season can prevent an end 18. FULHAM 20 3 5 12 18 43 14 profited from some calamitous had the game wrapped up by wards a first league title since to nearly three decades of hurt. 19. BURNLEY 19 3 3 13 17 41 12 Arsenal defending to level and half-time and Firmino com- 1989/1990. Champions City now trail 20. H’DERSFIELD 20 2 4 14 12 35 10 Mustafa al Karad of Al Arabi Club was adjudged the best player of then left Shkodran Mustafi and pleted his hat-trick from the Win again in their next the pace setters by 10 points the Arab Clubs Handball Championship in Sfax, Tunisia on Satur- Sokratis Papastathopoulos on spot as Jurgen Klopp’s men ex- outing at Manchester City on and even if they reduce that need to end Liverpool’s invinci- day. He struck 44 goals in the championship and helped the club the floor to score his second tended their unbeaten league Thursday and only a Liverpool lead to seven with victory at ble season so far to get back in secure the third place. (SEE PAGE 18) goal in three minutes. start to 20 games and took collapse in the final months of Southampton on Sunday, they the title race at the Etihad. Sports Sunday, December 30, 2018 17 Sanchez eyes Asian Cup title with 2022 WC ultimate goal

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK “It’s a great challenge, but lenge. We are well aware of players. The players have DOHA we have a bunch of very tal- QATAR SQUAD our challenges and how we shown their commitment on ented players. The 23-man squad: have to tackle them.” the pitch. QATAR head coach Felix “Our long-term goal, of Saad Al Dosari, Pedro Miguel, Abdulkarim Qatar have been impres- Qatar’s defence will be Sanchez has said that the course, is to be ready to fight Hassan, Tareq Salman, Hamed Ismael, sive in their friendlies includ- boosted by the presence of Asian Cup 2019 is target for at home at the World Cup Hassan al Haydos, Akram Hassan Afif, Salem ing victories over Switzer- Abdulkarim Hassan, who his talented youthful side with in 2022, and playing at the al Hajri, Khouaki Boualem, Karim Boudiaf, land, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan and was named 2018 AFC Asian the ultimate goal having the Copa America next year is Bassam al Rawi, Almoez Ali, Ali Hassan Afif, a decent 2-2 draw against Player of the Year. team ready for the 2022 World also part of that. Assim Madibo, Ahmed Fathi, Youssef Hassan, Euro 2016 quarter-finalists While, the team’s key Abdulaziz Hatem, Ahmed Alaa Eddin, Tamim al Cup on home soil. “Doing well at the AFC Muhizea, Ahmad Moin and Abdul Rahman Iceland but suffered a minor player for the tournament As hosts of the next edi- Asian Cup is a personal chal- Fahmi. disappointment against Al- will be no other than play- tion of the FIFA World Cup, lenge, especially after we did geria in their latest friendly maker Akram Afif. The all eyes will be on the coun- so well at the AFC U23 Cham- last Thursday, with the loss 21-year-old first burst into try’s performances ahead of pionship in China at the start Sanchez is refusing to look being the team’s first in five the scene in 2014, leading the 2022 mundial. Sanchez’s of the year. beyond the meeting at the games. Qatar to win the AFC U19 first task is to prove their sta- “The Asian Cup is an Qatar head coach Felix Sanchez: Has deep faith in his young team Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium. “We played the friendly Championship. tus among the best teams in event for us to show where “Right now we are only matches to help the play- Capable of playing cen- Asia following an impressive we stand in Asia.” looking at the first match,” he ers get into the right frame trally or on either flank, Afif third place finish at the AFC Qatar, who have been As hosts of the next edition of the FIFA World Cup, all said. “We respect our com- of mind and valuable match currently plies his trade at U23 Championship China drawn to face Lebanon, DPR eyes will be on the country’s performances ahead of petitors but we are aware of practice,” said Sanchez. Al Sadd. His tally of 11 goals 2018 in January. Korea and three-time win- the 2022 mundial. Sanchez’s first task is to prove their their strengths and weak- “We have got to see the from 34 appearances is cer- “The AFC Asian Cup is ners Saudi Arabia in Group status among the best teams in Asia following an nesses. fitness levels of our players tainly going to be bettered one of the titles we are look- E, will kick off their cam- impressive third place finish at the AFC U23 “We will be focusing on and their overall form (in if the youngster finds his ing for and the players have paign in Al Ain on January Championship China 2018 in January one game at a time. All the the friendly matches). Play- rhythm in the continental prepared well,” he said. 9 against the Lebanese and teams offer a different chal- ing matches always help the showpiece. Aussies Wagner brings Khalid al Emadi, Fiji should learn from Virat, Kiwis close to team up to land Big says Hick Test victory IANS MELBOURNE AFP dies, England and Pakistan ear- CHRISTCHURCH (NEW ZEALAND) lier this year. BATTING coach Graeme Hick Despite losing both open- Tour top honours on Saturday said Australia NEW Zealand were eyeing an ers in the first two overs of need to learn from India skip- historic victory as injury and a their second innings, Sri Lanka per Virat Kohli on how to bat barrage of Neil Wagner bounc- fought to stay in the game until VINAY NAYUDU long in Test matches after ers left Sri Lanka in tatters at Wagner came into the frame. DOHA their abject surrender in both the close of day four of the sec- Skipper Dinesh Chandimal innings left them on the brink ond Test in Christchurch on and Kusal Mendis produced KHALID Mohammed al of defeat in the third Test here. Saturday. stubborn resistance for 53 overs Emadi, who had excelled for After the hosts were skit- The conditions were tailor- for the third wicket before Men- his team Power Steel in the tled out for a paltry 151 in made for short-ball specialist dis went for 67. Medium Tour on Friday, con- 66.5 overs on day three, Hick Wagner as Sri Lanka were 231 They had seen off the swing tinued his good showjumping said he stressed on the need for six at stumps. and seam of New Zealand form on Saturday too as the to develop awareness of the At most they have only four strike bowlers Tim Southee rider went on to claim the Big game and gave the example of wickets left, but with doubt and Trent Boult at the start Tour title in the fifth round of Kohli’s first innings 204-ball whether the injured Angelo of the day and initially they Hathab National Equestrian 82-run knock. Mathews will return to help dodged the barrage aimed at Series at the Qatar Equestrian “We spoke about how them survive the final day. the ribs by Wagner. Federation’s outdoor arena. Kohli went about it. We knew At the crease were Dilruwan But Mendis, who in the Khalid and his bay geld- (Cheteshwar) Pujara, even Perera on 22 and Suranga Lak- course of his innings became ing Fiji combined flawlessly Kohli, one of the most explo- mal on 16 with their 660-run only the second player behind yet again to emerge supreme sive batters, got to 20 off 25, target out of sight. India’s Virat Kohli to score in the Big Tour’s individual 26 balls, then the rest of his Wagner broke through 1,000 Test runs this year, was Table A, One round against innings took whatever it was,” stubborn Sri Lankan resistance, frustrated as Wagner forced the clock, Art. 238.2.1 | Hick said on SEN Radio on with figures of three for 47 from him on to the back foot with 130/145cm class and claimed a marathon 28 overs. four successive deliveries. the top prize of QR10,150, After rain ensured a drawn When the next ball was full besides valuable points. Hick added that it was first Test in Wellington, a win in length, the 23-year-old could Seasoned campaign- disappointing to see his the Christchurch decider would not resist going for the drive ers Saeed Nasser al Qadi hard work not being repli- give New Zealand a fourth con- and was smartly caught by sub- (on Daydreamer EC), and cated on the field secutive series win for the first stitute fielder Matt Henry div- Mubarak Yousuf al Rumaihi time after beating the West In- ing to his left at extra cover. (on Vivaldi K) had to be con- tent with second and third Saturday. place finishes this time. “For the best player in the SCOREBOARD French rider Cyrine Khalid Mohammed al Emadi on his mount Fiji on the way to winning the Big Tour event of the fifth round world to change his innings NEW ZEALAND (1ST INNINGS): 178 D. Perera not out 22 Cherif, who has been top- of Hathab National Equestrian Series at QEF’s outdoor arena on Saturday. and play like that, if you can’t SRI LANKA (1ST INNINGS): 104 S. Lakmal not out 16 ping the dressage and jump- be on the same field as him NEW ZEALAND (2ND INNINGS): 585-4 DECL Extras: (b 4, lb 2, wd 1) 7 SRI LANKA (2ND INNINGS, OVERNIGHT 24-2) Total: (for 6 wickets, 104 overs) 231 ing overall tally, finished podium spot. and watch him and learn from D. Gunathilaka c Watling b Southee 4 Fall of wickets: 1-1 (Karunaratne), 2-9 (Gunathilaka), fourth on her mount Gerlin Hathab, an initiative of what he is doing, then you are D. Karunaratne c Watling b Boult 0 3-126 (Mendis), 4-158 (Chandimal), 5-181 VD Waterkant. HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad in the wrong space. D. Chandimal c Nicholls b Wagner 56 (Dickwella), 6-208 (Silva) In the Open Class compe- al Thani, President, Qatar “There are certainly things K. Mendis c sub (Henry) b Wagner 67 Bowling: Boult 27-11-73-1, Southee 27-13-61-2, de A. Mathews retired hurt 22 Grandhomme 10-1-23-0 (1w), Wagner 28-10-47-3, tition, Jaber Rashid al Amri Olympic Committee, is co- our players can take out of R. Silva c Watling b Wagner 18 Patel 12-9-21-0. finished on top riding Jousts, hosted by QEF and Al Shaqab that. It takes a lot of discipline, N. Dickwella b Southee 19 Toss: Sri Lanka while Saeed Nasser al Qadi equestrian centre and sees a a lot of patience and, on top of and Salman Mohammed total of twelve legs. The best that, you have got to bat with al Emadi were second and seven results are taken into intent,” he added. third, respectively. account at the end of the Hick added that it was Among the Future Rid- QR1-mn series in deciding disappointing to see his hard ers, Saoud Abdull al Kubaisi the overall winners in vari- work not being replicated on on Selest finished flawlessly ous categories of showjump- the field. in 33.29secs to take the top ing and dressage. “It’s disappointing as a head coach. You feel if you are putting the work in and doing RESULT the right things, over a period Big Tour | Table A, One round against the clock, Art. 115/125 cm | Prize-Money QR15,000 of time, the players learn. Un- 238.2.1 | 130/145 cm | Prize-Money QR35,000 1. Jaber Rashid al Amri; Jousts; 0; 0; 0; QR3,750 fortunately, it’s not the easiest 1. Rider: Khalid Mohammed al Emadi; Horse: Fiji; Time: 2. Saeed Nasser al Qadi; Desperadito; 0; 0; 4; thing to learn out in the mid- 62.61secs; Faults: 4; Prize: QR10,150 QR2,625 2. Saeed Nasser al Qadi; Daydreamer EC; 4; 2. Salman Mohammed al Emadi; Best of Des Forets; 0; dle at the MCG of the Boxing 64.93secs; QR8,050 0; 4; QR2,625 Day Test match,” said the for- 3. Mubarak Yousuf al Rumaihi; Vivaldi K; 4; 71.61secs; mer England batsman. QR6,300 Future Riders | Table A, One round against the clock, “You have got to learn 4. Cyrine Cherif; Gerlin VD Waterkant; 4; 76.55secs; QR Art. 238.2.1 | 85/100 cm 4,375 1. Saoud Abdulla al Kubaisi; Selest; 0; 32.16secs. Podium finishers of Big Tour event of the fifth round of Hathab Na- quickly in international cricket New Zealand’s paceman Neil Wagner (centre) celebrates with 2. Tamim Nasser al Qadi; GK Aqueena; 0; 33.29secs. tional Equestrian Series Khalid Mohammed al Emadi, Saeed Nasser these days because you don’t teammates after dismissing Sri Lanka’s batsman Dinesh Chandimal Open Class | Table A, Six Bar Comp., Art. 262.3 | 3. Mutlaq Ali al Hajri; Super Girl; 0; 33.46secs. al Qadi and Mubarak Yousuf al Rumaihi with their prizes at QEF’s get a lot of time to remedy during day four of the second cricket Test match at Hagley Park Oval outdoor arena on Saturday. what you might feel is wrong.” in Christchurch on Saturday. (AFP) Pat Cummins resists India’s victory push with 61 not out flopped, throwing his role as a SCOREBOARD Aussies on the verge of defeat after Test opener under ever more scrutiny with speculation that INDIA (1ST INNINGS): 443-7 DECL eight down for 258 on fourth day he either has to drop down the AUSTRALIA (1ST INNINGS): 151 AUSTRALIA (2ND INNINGS) order in Sydney or make way INDIA (2ND INNINGS, OVERNIGHT 54-5): M. Harris c Agwaral b Jadeja 13 AFP M. Agarwal b Cummins 42 A. Finch c Kohli b Bumrah 3 The previous biggest suc- for someone else. H. Vihari c Khawaja b Cummins 13 U. Khawaja lbw b Shami 33 MELBOURNE cessful run chase at the ground He played a poor shot to C. Pujara c Harris b Cummins 0 S. Marsh lbw b Bumrah 44 came in 1928, when England pace spearhead Jasprit Bum- V. Kohli c Harris b Cummins 0 T. Head b Sharma 34 A. Rahane c Paine b Cummins 1 M. Marsh c Kohli b Jadeja 10 AUSTRALIA were teetering on made 332 for seven. rah and was caught by Kohli R. Sharma c S.Marsh b Hazlewood 5 T. Paine c Pant b Jadeja 26 the brink of defeat in the third Despite more batting fail- for three. R. Pant c Paine b Hazlewood 33 P. Cummins not out 61 Test on Saturday despite a ures Australia were still alive Fellow opener Marcus Har- R. Jadeja c Khawaja b Cummins 5 M. Starc b Shami 18 battling unbeaten half-century at stumps on 258 for eight, ris got out for 13 of Ravindra M. Shami not out 0 N. Lyon not out 6 Extras (lb1 b5, w1) 7 Extras (lb6, b2, w2) 10 from tailender Pat Cummins needing another 141 runs with Jadeja and Usman Khawaja Total (eight wickets declared, 37.3 overs) 106 Total (eight wickets, 85 overs) 258 after being set a massive 399 the gutsy Cummins not out was the next to go after a lively Did not bat: Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah To bat: Josh Hazlewood to win by India. 61 - only his second Test 50 33, trapped lbw by Mohammed Fall of wickets: 1-28 (Vihari), 2-28 (Pujara), 3-28 Fall of wickets: 1-6 (Finch), 2-33 (Harris), 3063 After early morning driz- and his highest ever score. It Shami. (Kohli), 4-32 (Rahane), 5-44 (Sharma), 6-83 (Khawaja), 4-114 (S. Marsh), 5-135 (M. Marsh), 6-157 (Agarwal), 7-100 (Jadeja, 8-106 (Pant) (Head), 7-176 (Paine), 8-215 (Starc) zle, India started an overcast followed his career-best 6-27 When Shaun Marsh was Bowling: Starc 3-1-11-0, Hazlewood 10.3-3-22-2, Bowling: Bumrah 17-1-53-2, Sharma 12-0-37-1, fourth day in Melbourne with with the ball. also trapped leg before by Cummins 11-3-27-6, Lyon 13-1-40-0, Jadeja 32-6-82-3, Shami 21-2-71-2, Vihari 3-1-7-0. a 346-run lead and with five He was accompanied by Bumrah for a brisk 44 and his wickets in hand on a wearing Nathan Lyon (not out six) in brother Mitch - another can- pitch becoming increasingly the rearguard action. didate for the Sydney axe - fell for 26 it appeared all but over Australia’s saviour when a low difficult to bat on. But with a full day left, Australia’s batsman Pat Cummins (right) celebrates his half-century for 10, Australia’s faint survival - until Cummins dug in. delivery ricocheted off the bat Skipper Virat Kohli de- India are now zeroing in on a as teammate Nathan Lyon looks on during day four of the third hopes were fading fast. Debutant opener Agarwal onto the stumps and he was clared at 106 for eight, leaving first-ever series win Down Un- cricket Test match against India in Melbourne on Saturday. (AFP) Travis Head put up some showed early aggression on out for 42. Australia to chase what would der with just the Sydney Test resistance with a battling 34 be- Saturday when they resumed, It was Cummins’ third five- be a record fourth innings to- next week to go. The series is finish off the tail, Indian bowl- Finch flops again fore his stumps were knocked smacking Lyon for two big wicket haul in his 17 Tests - and tal at the Melbourne Cricket currently level at 1-1. ing coach Bharat Arun praised Australia’s task was made over by Ishant Sharma and sixes. But he was no match he achieved the feat in just nine Ground. Despite not being able to his attack. harder when Aaron Finch again when skipper Tim Paine went for Cummins who was again overs for 14 runs. 18 Sunday, December 30, 2018 Sports

Al Arabi finish third in Arab Clubs Handball Championship

Qatar’s Al Arabi Club earned the third place as they defeated Kuwait’s Salmiya Club 37-31 in the bronze medal match of the Arab Clubs Handball Championship, which concluded in Sfax, Tunisia on Saturday. Al Arabi’s Mu’tasim Mohamed Abdulwa- hed was declared the best player of the match. In an all-Tunisia final, Esperance ST posted a 26-20 victory over defending champions CS Sakiet Ezzit. Al Arabi and CS Sakiet Ezzit clashed in the semi-finals and the latter edged the Qatari team 28-27. The two teams had competed in the final last year also, with the Tunisian escaping with a thrilling 38-37 triumph.

New Aussie Barty downs Cornet at Hopman Open heat policy to counter Cup as Australia defeat France hot conditions AFP MELBOURNE “Probably because of the Norrie stuns rising weather conditions. The heat A new extreme heat policy here - it’s a bit different. It’s that dictates when it is safe star Stefanos tougher conditions than to play will be introduced Tsitsipas, as the Dubai where I was prepar- at next month’s Australian ing.” Open to better deal with British underdogs Following Norrie’s vic- frequent oven-like condi- tory, team-mate Katie Boulter tions on court. beat Greece 2-1 lost 6-0, 4-6, 6-2 in her singles The “Heat Stress Scale” in Group B match against Greek world will be used for the first number 41 Maria Sakkari, time at a Grand Slam to putting the pressure on both help prevent players from DPA teams in the mixed double fainting and suffering ex- SYDNEY finale. The Brits eventually haustion, relying on more prevailed 4-3, 3-4, 4-3, but weather-measuring devic- ASH Barty defeated Alize only after a dramatic third set es at Melbourne Park. Cornet in straight sets at the in which they came back from Organisers said it fol- Hopman Cup in Perth on Sat- 3-0 down against the Greek lowed “cutting-edge re- urday as hosts Australia beat favourites and saved several search and testing into France 2-0 on the first day of match points. the specific effects of heat the team contest. “I had no expectations stress on tennis players”. The world number 15 won coming here. I was just want- New rules will allow 7-5, 6-3 at the RAC Arena, ing to enjoy it and have fun for a 10-minute break be- though Cornet, ranked 45 and represent the coun- tween the second and third and who was one half of the try,” said Boulter, who only sets in women’s singles winning team in 2014, fought cracked the top 100 this year matches when a four -- on back hard in the second set. to reach a ranking of 97. a scale of one to five --- is “I knew I was going to She and Norrie will face recorded on the HSS prior have to hit a million balls stiff competition on Sunday to or during the first two against Alize,” 22-year-old when they meet Switzerland’s sets of a match. Barty said. defending champions Roger Men will get a 10-min- “We’ve had a couple of Federer and Belinda Bencic. ute breather after the third good battles in the past.” Tournament favourites set if a four is reached. Her teammate Matthew Eb- Angelique Kerber and Alex- If the heat stress scale den overcame a slow start to ander Zverev will also take goes to five, play can be vanquish Lucas Pouille 3-6, on Spain’s Garbine Muguruza suspended. 7-6 (7-5), 6-2, breaking the and David Ferrer in Group A. Tennis Australia chief Frenchman twice in the final Ashleigh Barty of Australia hits a return against Alize Cornet of France during their second session women’s singles match on Day One of the However, the highlight medical officer Carolyn set. Hopman Cup tennis tournament in Perth on Saturday. (AFP) of the tournament will take Broderick said the scale “There wasn’t much place on New Year’s Day, took into account the ef- rhythm until the second-set the net.” downed rising star Stefanos “I’m really excited to get in the top 20, admitted find- when Switzerland face the fects of heat on the human leg,” Perth native and world Their victories meant Tsitsipas, as the British un- the win; he’s a tough competi- ing it tough to adjust to condi- United States, pitting Federer body including the maxi- number 46 Ebden said. the final match in the Group derdogs beat Greece 2-1 in tor,” said 23-year-old Norrie. tions in Perth, where temper- against 23-time Grand Slam mum stress an athlete can “Lucas was playing fast, A round-robin session, the Group B. “He came out with some atures hit 28 degrees Celsius winner Serena Williams in safely withstand, the sweat he’s got a lot of power in his mixed doubles, played with Norrie, ranked 91, defeat- big shots and so did I.” on Saturday. the mixed doubles match. rate of that person and serve. I was trying to do the Fast4 Tennis rules, was to be ed Tsitsipas 7-6 (10-8), 6-4 in Tsitsipas, who “Cameron played really After the round-robin their core temperature. same. I was able to get just a a dead rubber. a closely-fought match which jumped from 91 to 15 in the well, but I really felt uncom- stage, the winners of Groups “The scale also ac- little bit more aggressive, a Earlier in the day, relative saw him break the Greek world rankings this year to fortable. I don’t know why,” A and B will take part in the counts for the physiologi- little more forwards, a little to unknown Cameron Norrie three times in the second set. become the youngest player the 20-year-old said. final on January 5. cal variances between adults, wheelchair and junior athletes while also taking into account the Djokovic equals Nadal with 4th four climate factors -- air Slalom queen Shiffrin collects record temperature, radiant heat or the strength of the sun, Mubadala title, heads to Doha humidity and wind speed.” Previously, organisers 15th victory in calendar year AFP day event in the UAE in 2011, could only activate the ex- ABU DHABI 2012 and 2013 and has now treme heat policy and halt AFP last 14 World Cup slaloms, in- matched Rafael Nadal’s record play or close roofs when SEMMERING, AUSTRIA cluding two parallels, and all WORLD number one Novak of four titles. the temperature exceeded five run this season, including Djokovic won a fourth Mubada- “I’m a bit tired. We weren’t 40 degrees Celsius (104 AMERICAN Mikaela Shiffrin one parallel. At 23, she has al- la World Tennis Championship expecting to play two hours and degrees Fahrenheit) and cruised to victory in the slalom ready won 51 World Cup races. title on Saturday, coming back 30 minutes just before the start the Bureau of Meteorol- in Semmering, Austria, on Sat- Under clear skies in Sem- from a set down to beat Kevin of the season,” said Djokovic ogy’s wet bulb globe tem- urday for a record 15th World mering, she built a 0.49sec lead Anderson 4-6, 7-5, 7-5. who is building towards an as- perature index -- which Cup triumph in a year. over Vlhova in the first leg and, Djokovic claimed victory on sault on a possible seventh Aus- is used to estimate heat It was the American’s 36th skiing last in the second leg, a fifth match point against his tralian Open title next month. stress in humans -- hit slalom victory, also a record. was able to cruise to victory by South African opponent who Wimbledon and US Open 32.5 Celsius. She finished 0.29sec ahead of 0.29sec. won the pre-season exhibition champion Djokovic now heads Suffocating weather the Slovak Petra Vlhova, winner “I think the big thing was I tournament in 2018. to Doha where he will be top at Melbourne Park has of Friday’s giant slalom, and the had a really good first run. So The 31-year-old Djokovic seed at the Qatar Open starting caused serious problems Swiss Wendy Holdener. I had a little bit of time to play previously claimed the three- on Monday. with players in the past. After a disappointing fifth with,” Shiffrin said. Among those suffer- place the day before, Shiffrin re- On Friday, after winning for ing at the 2018 tourna- asserted her domination of the the first time this season, Vla- ment was Gael Monfils, World Cup slopes as she broke hova reacted with relief to a rare with fears for his health the record for World Cup victo- victory over Shiffrin. in a mid-afternoon match ries she had briefly shared with “I’m always second. Second, against Novak Djokovic. the Austrian Marcel Hirscher, second and second. Then seeing The Frenchman, known who has won 14 this year. Nei- Winner Mikaela Shiffrin of the US on the podium after the women’s her behind me I feel pride,” Vl- as one of the fittest players ther will race again before Janu- FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup Slalom race in Semmering, Austria on hova said. On Saturday she was on tour, looked dazed and ary 1. Swedish slalom great In- Saturday. (EPA-EFE) second again. confused in his second set gemar Stenmark won 13 races “History repeats itself,” Vl- and eventually received in both 1977 and 1979. stands alone in women’s World “Records are made to be hova said on Saturday. “But she medical assistance. “It’s a little bit distracting,” Cup slalom history. She broke a broken and somebody’s going always pushes me to my limits. He said afterwards Shiffrin said. “Because I’m tie with the legendary Austrian to come and break my record, It’s always a great battle with he was “dying” on court, not chasing these records and Marlies Schild, who won 35 sla- I hope, because that means that Mikaela” while France’s Alize Cor- sometimes it gets in my head loms between 2004 and 2014. I inspired some girl as much as She is also second in the net had her blood pressure like I should be thinking about “I know the Schild number,” Marlies inspired me and then overall World Cup standings. and pulse monitored by a the records and the thing that Shiffrin said. “She was the best the sport is coming to a new Shiffrin has 1,034 points, Vl- doctor during a medical helps me ski fast is focusing on slalom skier of this generation level,” Shiffrin said. “I hope my hova has 568, although she is Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates his victory during the Mubadala timeout, saying later she my skiing.” and I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t record doesn’t stand forever.” comfortably ahead of Ragnhild World Tennis Championship on Saturday. Djokovic beat Kevin Ander- was going to faint. Shiffrin also ensured she have her to inspire me.” Shiffrin has won 13 of the Mowinckel, in third on 396. son 4-6, 7-5, 7-5. (AFP) Sports Sunday, December 30, 2018 19 ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE Ronaldo double seals new Juve Wolves stun Tottenham as record, Balde Fulham, Cardiff secure win rescues Inter The Portuguese is on top of Serie A’s Spurs shock 3-1 defeat at home to Wolverhampton deals a huge blow to their title hopes scoring charts with 14 goals AFP AFP are missing for the Scudetto.” LONDON MILAN Ronaldo had come off the bench to score in Bergamo last TOTTENHAM’S Premier CRISTIANO Ronaldo scored Wednesday but returned to the League title challenge suffered twice as voracious Italian cham- starting line-up in the Allianz a huge blow as Wolves struck pions Juventus finished 2018 on Stadium. And the Portuguese three times in the final 18 min- a high with a 2-1 win over Samp- striker found a way through utes to win 3-1 at Wembley as doria to set a new points record early, picking up a Paulo Dybala Cardiff and Fulham secured in Serie A before the winter break cross to fire in past Sampdoria’s huge wins at the other end of as Inter Milan’s Senegalese wing- on loan Juventus goalkeeper the table on Saturday. er Keita Balde scored the only Emil Audero. Spurs had the chance to goal in a win over Empoli days Sampdoria pulled level fol- close to within three points after the club were embroiled in lowing a penalty awarded fol- of league leaders Liverpool, a racism controversy. lowing an Emre Can handball but despite Harry Kane’s first- Ronaldo curled in the opener with Quagliarella making no half wonder strike, Willy Boly, after just two minutes in Turin mistake beating Mattia Perin in Raul Jimenez and Helder Cos- adding a second from the penalty the Juventus goal. ta instead condemned Mauri- spot on 65 minutes, putting the The 35-year-old became cio Pochettino’s men to a fifth Portuguese top of Serie A’s scor- the first player to score in nine league defeat. ing charts on 14 goals. consecutive Serie A games since Fulham struck in stop- Fabio Quagliarella pulled the David Trezeguet for Juventus in page time through Aleksandar Genoa outfit level with a penalty 2005. Mitrovic to beat fellow strug- on 33 minutes, but a late Ricca- Audero deflected over a glers Huddersfield 1-0 at Cra- rdo Saponara goal was ruled off- Ronaldo header on the hour but ven Cottage, while Cardiff also side after consultation with the the hosts went ahead when the scored the only goal of the video assistant referee. referee pointed to the spot for an game in stoppage time to beat “It was important to end the Alex Ferrari handball off a cor- Leicester 1-0 thanks to Victor year on a high and it wasn’t at all ner after a VAR viewing. Camarasa’s long-range effort. easy,” said coach Massimiliano Substitute Saponara looked Liverpool can now open Allegri. to have grabbed a point deep up a nine-point lead at the top VAR proved decisive in the into injury time but VAR ruled when Arsenal visit Anfield lat- game with Sampdoria coach he was in an offside. er (1730) after Spurs’ terrific Marco Giampaolo, dismissing In Tuscany, Inter Milan week turned sour. Ronaldo’s penalty as “a gift,” add- earned back-to-back wins with Tottenham had smashed ing “that Saponara goal should Balde scoring on 72 minutes to 11 goals past Everton and never have been cancelled”. move closer to Napoli, who they Bournemouth in the previ- Juventus open up a 12-point beat by the same scoreline amid ous six days and Wolves also lead at the top of Serie A ahead of controversy three days ago. looked to be put to the sword Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Willy Boly celebrates with teammates after scoring his goal against Tottenham Hotspur during their Premier Napoli who can reduce the gap Luciano Spalletti’s side were by one moment of outstand- League match at Wembley Stadium, in London, on Saturday. (REUTERS) when they host Bologna later on playing without their fans after ing quality from Kane. Saturday. racist abuse aimed at Napoli’s The England captain raced stoppage time when Camarasa Inter Milan are third two Senegalese defender Kalidou onto Son Heung-min’s pass unleashed a rocket to move points behind Napoli. Koulibaly in Milan. and cut inside onto his weaker Cardiff four points clear of the Seven-time reigning cham- Roma profitted from Samp- left foot, but still produced a relegation zone. pions Juventus also have a re- doria’s defeat to move up to fifth powerful drive from 20 yards cord number of points before thanks to second half goals for that beat Rui Patricio to move the three-week winter break with Bryan Cristante (58) and Cen- level with Arsenal’s Pierre- Results/Fixtures 53 from 19 games. “Records are giz Under (75) in a 2-0 win over Emerick Aubameyang as the Brighton & Hov 1 - 0 Everton meaningless, if not to improve promoted Parma. league’s top scorer on 13 goals. Fulham 1 - 0 Huddersfield Town and raise the bar,” said Allegri. Lazio were held 1-1 by To- Leicester City 0 - 1 Cardiff City The reigning champions rino in the Stadio Olimpico, as Tottenham Hotspur 1 - 3 Wolverhampton have dropped points just twice, Atalanta beat Sassuolo 6-2 with Spurs had the chance to Watford 1 - 1 Newcastle United Liverpool 5 - 1 Arsenal being held 1-1 by Genoa at home Slovenian Josip Ilicic scoring a close to within three points in October and 2-2 against Atal- second-half hat-trick. of league leaders Liverpool, Sunday anta midweek, and are firmly on The battle for European Crystal Palace 15 : 00 Chelsea but despite Harry Kane’s Burnley 17 : 15 West Ham United track for an eighth consecutive football is tight with just six first-half wonder strike, Willy Southampton 17 : 15 Manchester City Scudetto. points between Lazio in fourth Manchester United 19 : 30 AFC Bournemouth . “With Ronaldo, the percep- and Fiorentina in tenth position. Boly, Raul Jimenez and tion is different. He’s the best Meanwhile, bottom club Helder Costa instead con- Tuesday 1-1-2019 Everton 15 : 30 Leicester City player in the world,” continued Chievo achieved their first top demned Mauricio Arsenal 18 : 00 Fulham Allegri. flight success with a 1-0 win over Pochettino’s men to a fifth Cardiff City 20 : 30 Tottenham Hotspur “37 points, give or take a few, fellow strugglers Frosinone. league defeat. Wednesday 2-1-2019 AFC Bournemouth 22 : 45 Watford Chelsea 22 : 45 Southampton However, the hosts failed Huddersfield Town 22 : 45 Burnley to build on their lead before West Ham United 22 : 45 Brighton & Hov… ...... Fulham’s Aleksandar Mitrovic celebrates his goal with teammates against Huddersfield Town during their Wolverhampton 22 : 45 Crystal Palace the break and were caught out Newcastle United 23 : 00 Manchester United ..... by Wolves’ improvement af- Premier League match at Craven Cottage, in London, on Saturday. (REUTERS) ter the break when Boly rose Thursday 3-1-2019 highest to meet Joao Moutin- goal. with the nature of Jurgen Lo- Brighton 11 points clear of the Manchester City 23 : 00 Liverpool cadia’s controversial winner ho’s corner. In an afternoon of few drop zone. Top scorers (Goals & Penalties) Much has been made of Po- goals elsewhere as the strains on the south cost as the Dutch Fulham are now just a 1. P. Aubameyang Arsenal FC ....13 (1) chettino’s ability to extract the of a hectic festive fixture list striker had initially been point away from safety after 1. Harry Kane (Tottenham) ...... 13 (3) most from a stretched squad, appeared to take their toll, flagged offside before firing Mitrovic saved Aboubakar 1. M. Salah (Liverpool FC) ...... 13 (2) 4. Eden Hazard (Chelsea) ...... 10 (3) but Spurs finally looked like Brighton also boosted their into the roof of the net. Kamara’s blushes after the 5. Richarlison (Everton) ...... 9 (0) a side jaded by competing on survival chances by beat- However, after consulta- Frenchman had a late penalty 6. R. Sterling (Man City) ...... 9 (0) four fronts in the final stages ing Everton 1-0 on the south tion between the referee and saved by Jonas Lossl. 7. Kun Agüero (Man City) ...... 8 (0) as Wolves took full advantage coast. his assistant, the goal was giv- A missed penalty was also 8. F. Anderson (West Ham) ...... 8 (0) But Newcastle were de- en as the ball rebounded into 9. Sadio Mané (Liverpool) FC ...... 8 (0) on counter-attack. the turning point at the King 10. A. Martial (Man United) ...... 8 (1) Jimenez put the visitors nied a vital three points by Locadia’s path via Everton Power where Neil Etheridge 11. A. Mitrovic (Fulham) FC ...... 8 (0) in front six minutes from Abdoulaye Doucoure’s late midfielder Andre Gomes. saved James Maddison’s 12. G. Murray (Brighton) ...... 8 (3) time and three minutes later equaliser for Watford in a 1-1 Richarlison hit the post spot-kick for Leicester. And 13. G. Sigurðsson (Everton) ...... 8 (2) Helder Costa raced clear to draw at Vicarage Road. as Everton tried to rally, but the Welsh side snatched a 14. C. Wilson (Bournemouth) ...... 8 (1) Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his goal with Paulo Dybala score his first Premier League Everton were unhappy they remain in eighth, whilst first away win of the season in against Sampdoria in a Serie A game in Turin on Saturday. (REUTERS) Gerrard ends Rodgers’ Old Firm dominance Aim is to advance from Asian Cup group stage: Constantine Ryan Jack strike helps Rangers beat bitter rivals Celtic Derby jinx IANS The team had to wait 20 KOLKATA years to qualify for the finals AFP Sustained early home broken again, and in both occasions GLASGOW pressure resulted in Celtic INDIAN football coach Ste- (1984, 2011) bowed out of the goalkeeper Craig Gordon O It was Rodgers first phen Constantine believes the group stages. STEVEN Gerrard emerged saving his side twice in quick experience of defeat in 13 team can make it out of the Under Constantine, the victorious in the Old Firm succession, first from Daniel meetings with Rangers and group stages of the forthcom- Sunil Chhetri-led side has done clash with his former Liver- Candeias and then brilliantly puts Gerrard’s side level on ing Asian Cup. well in recent times, attain- pool boss Brendan Rodgers tipping away Connor Gold- points with Celtic, though “I honestly believe we can ing close to an all-time-high as Rangers deservedly beat son’s point blank header. the latter stay top courtesy get out of the group and that is FIFA ranking and qualifying champions and bitter rivals From the ensuing cor- of a better goal difference. our target. Of course, we need for the finals of the Asian Cup Celtic 1-0 on Saturday. ner, Brown was fortunate his Celtic also have a game in to be on our game in all three as group-toppers ahead of Kyr- It was Rodgers first back header rattled the post hand. games and we will take one gyzstan, Myanmar and Macau. experience of defeat in 13 and rebounded to safety. game at a time,” Constantine The English-Cypriot coach, meetings with Rangers and The hosts deservedly said from Abu Dhabi. who is in his second stint with puts Gerrard’s side level on took the lead after a fine In their previous three the national team, said the points with Celtic, though piece of skill down the left hearted spirit was reflected attempts, India’s best per- fact that they have the second the latter stay top courtesy wing by Ryan Kent teed up by Andy Halliday taking a formance in the continental youngest team in the compe- of a better goal difference. Jack. He sidefooted the ball goal-bound shot by Olivier competition came 55 years ago tition augurs well for Indian Celtic also have a game in straight at Scott Brown, who Ntcham full in the groin to when they finished runners-up. football going ahead. hand. snapped his ankles together keep his side ahead. India had gained a direct “We are, in fact, the second Ryan Jack’s deflected just too late, succeeding only The normally full-blood- qualification to the finals of youngest team in the Asian goal on the half-hour mark in deflecting the ball inside Rangers’ Ryan Jack celebrates scoring his goal with Connor Goldson ed affair had begun on a the tournament in 1964 after Cup and that is a huge plus for proved the difference in a the near post. against Celtic during their Scottish Premiership match at Ibrox, in sombre and respecful note several Western Zone teams Indian football going forward match that Rangers large- Gordon came to Celtic’s Glasgow, on Saturday. (REUTERS) earlier on Saturday, with pulled out due to political rea- as these boys now go into the ly dominated against a rescue again early in the directors from Rangers and sons. future with the experience of a strangely out-of-sorts Celtic. second-half as he got down possession to Kent before the net in the 66th minute Celtic laying wreaths to the Under English coach Harry major event. The visitors were only smartly to deny the impres- Gordon saved. The defender through Callum McGregor, 66 people who lost their lives Wright, India had got the bet- “The experience of the old- supported by 750 of their sive Kent. redeemed himself by clear- only for the left-back to be in the Ibrox Disaster on Jan- ter of South Korea and Hong er lads is also important and I fans as Rangers had slashed Belgian centre-back De- ing Scott Arfield’s shot off ruled offside. uary 2, 1971. The crush on an Kong to cement their second am sure the youngsters will do their usual ticket allowance drick Boyata had a game to the line. Rangers withstood a late exit stairway at the Rangers place in the four-nation round- India proud,” the 56-year old of 7,000. forget, not least when he lost Celtic did have the ball in assault and the hosts’ stout- ground also injured 200. robin format meet. stated. 20 Sunday, December 30, 2018 The Last Word 2nd Qatar Visa Centre in Pakistan opened in Karachi The centre operates through an integrated electronic system to complete the enrolment of biometric data and required medical check-ups

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THE Government of Qatar opened the second Qatar Visa Centre in Karachi, Pakistan on Saturday. The inaugural ceremony was attended by Consul Gen- eral of the State of Qatar in Pakistan HE Mishal Moham- med AA al Ansari, Advisor to the Minister of Interior Maj Gen Abdullah Salim al Ali, Director of Expat Affairs Dept in Qatar’s Ministry of Interior Brig Abdullah Ali al Muhan- nadi and Labour expert in the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs Mohamed Ali al Meer. The Pakistani officials who attended the event included: Minister for Information Technology, Environment and Coastal Development The inaugural ceremony was attended by Consul General of Qatar in Pakistan HE Mishal Mohammed AA al Ansari, Advisor to the Minister of Interior Maj Gen Abdullah Salim al Ali, Director of Expat Affairs Dept Nawab Muhammad Taimur at the Ministry of Interior Brig Abdullah Ali al Muhannadi, Pakistan’s Minister for Information Technology, Environment and Coastal Development Nawab Muhammad Taimur Talpur and Sindh Minister for Women Talpur, Sindh Minister for Development Syeda Shehla Raza as well as other officials and businessmen from Pakistan. Women Development Syeda Shehla Raza as well as a group of officials and businessmen from Pakistan. Work visa applicants mi- grating to Qatar will be re- quired to sign work contracts, enrol their biometrics data and undergo medical tests at the Qatar Visa Centre. The centre operates through an integrated electronic system to complete the enrolment of biometric data and required medical check-ups. The work visa applicants need to get a visa reference number from Qatar’s Min- istry of Interior; book an ap- pointment by visiting www. qatarvisacenter.com and required medical tests. decided to establish Qatar and Karachi. Through these added further He added that the services 8:30am to 4:30 pm from visit Qatar Visa Centre on the Upon completion of the Visa Centre in eight countries centres, the visa related pro- Major Abdullah Khalifa in these centres also include Monday to Friday. scheduled date, not earlier process at the visa center, visa to simplify visa procedures cedures will be complete in al Mohannadi said that the taking fingerprints of the ap- Some of the key medical than 15 minutes before the applicants will be able to track for expatriate workers.” the home countries of expa- inauguration of the Qatar plicants and registration of tests to be conducted at the scheduled time. the status of the application Ansari added: “In the light triate workers before their Visa Center in Islamabad vital data in order to ensure centre include blood tests, x- At the reception, the iden- online or through their em- of the long standing bilateral departure to Qatar unlike in and Karachi was part of the preservation and protection ray, visual assessments, and tity of the visa applicant will ployer in Qatar. ties that exist between Pa- the past when the procedures plan to open Qatar Visa Cen- of the rights of both expatri- physical examinations. The be verified, the list of required Speaking on the occasion, kistan and Qatar and as two took place in the state.” tres in eight different coun- ate workers and their employ- tests are conducted by a team documents checked and a to- the consul general of Qatar re- countries that share a com- “This is in line with Qa- tries in order to facilitate the ers. of highly qualified healthcare ken issued. Once the token is marked: “The opening of the mon ideological narrative, tar’s pledge to increase the processing of all visa appli- The Qatar Visa Centre professionals. called, visa applicants are re- visa centre in Karachi is an- Pakistan has been selected as number of Pakistani workers, cations, conducting of medi- in Karachi is equipped with It is worth mentioning quired to digitally sign their other milestone in strength- one of the eight countries for especially as the FIFA 2022 cal examinations and sign- state-of-the art biometric that Qatar Visa Centres were work contract, enrol biom- ening ties between Qatar and establishment of such cen- World Cup infrastructure ing of contracts in workers’ enrolment & medical test opened in Sri Lanka and etric data and undergo the Pakistan further. Qatar has tres in the cities of Islamabad projects are underway”, he home countries. facilities and operates from Bangladesh recently. Shop Qatar announces winners of first raffle draw

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THE first of the Shop Qatar’s Exciting discounts, prizes four raffle draws was held at Ta- war Mall recently announcing the nine winners who won two Jaguar cars and QR200,000 in cash prizes. At the time of the raffle draw, there was also a ‘Wheel of Fortune’ which saw 15 shoppers walk away with valuable prizes courtesy of the mall’s shops. Jassim Jabr Tawar al Ku- wari, chairman of Tawar Mall, commented: “We are delight- ed to be taking an active part in Qatar’s biggest and most- anticipated shopping festival. Our participation in the cam- paign is an important step in becoming the most sought- The first of the Shop Qatar’s four raffle draws was held at Tawar Mall recently announcing the nine winners after shopping and entertain- who won two Jaguar cars and QR200,000 in cash prizes. ment destination in Qatar and the region. The first raffle draw ping or dining at any of the Raffle Draw will be held at tour prices are QR200 per indi- event surely introduces col- festival’s 13 mall partners or at 7:30pm on January 3 (Thurs- vidual (100 for children above ourful and exciting surprises The Pearl-Qatar. For every QR day) at Hyatt Plaza. 10 years) and registration can to our guests. With this event, 200 spent at any of the partici- In addition to the mall be done by calling 66725272. Tawar Mall furthers its com- pating retailers or restaurants, shopping experiences, resi- To find out more, down- SHOP Qatar’s 14 retail partners across the and two cars to be won every week. To enter mitment to a prosperous Qatar shoppers can enter one of the dents and visitors interested load the Shop Qatar mobile app country are offering residents and visitors the raffle draw, one needs to show receipts and continues to create a bal- festival’s three remaining raffle in exploring the local culture, on both Android and iOS app incredible offers and discounts of up to 50 of shopping at stores in the participating ance between Qatar’s vibrant draws, with two cars and 7 cash sights and tastes can join guid- stores or visit www.shopqatar. percent at stores and restaurants. malls to the Shop Qatar info kiosk in order to retail landscape, shopping ex- prizes ranging from QR10,000 ed shopping tours led by Em- qa and follow the dedicated Visitors spending QR200 get a chance collect one voucher for every QR200 spent perience and brand exposure.” to QR100,000 to be won each brace Doha at Souq Waqif. The Shop Qatar social media ac- to win car and cash prizes worth up to QR3 and drop the voucher(s) in the Shop Qatar Visitors and residents still week. last of three weekend tours will counts on Instagram, Twitter million, with 7 cash prizes worth QR200,000 raffle box.(TNN) have a chance to win by shop- Next week’s Shop Qatar be on January 5 (Saturday), and and Facebook.

Souq Waqif and Souq Al Wakra bustle with Spring Fest activities

AILYN AGONIA colourful live performances dent commented. DOHA and rides for children, the ven- Another resident, Maryam, ue also attracts art enthusiasts also praised the diversity of ac- QATAR’S residents are making with its live painting sessions tivities featured this year for the the most of the good weather hosted by Waqif Art Center. festival. She said, “Souq Waqif by spending time outdoors, “It is nice to celebrate the is the favourite destination of particularly at two of the main thriving art scene in Qatar with our family. We enjoy the diver- heritage destinations in the such activity. It also, in a way, sity of restaurants, including the country, Souq Waqif and Souq inspires young people to pur- new food stalls. We also always Al Wakra. sue their interests in painting look forward to the live perfor- Both venues are bustling with and drawing as they see these mances during the Spring Fes- of families. The games and “This place is an ideal geta- activities with their rich offerings talented people bring their cre- tival and the different rides our rides are welcome addition to way for families, especially of attractions catering to families ative ideas to life on canvas. We children can enjoy.” the place which is frequented during weekends. We appreci- and diverse interests during the hope to have more of this kind At Souq Al Wakrah, differ- for its beach theme park and ate the activities that are made ongoing Spring Festival. of events and activities across ent children rides are also made array of restaurants along the available during the festival,” a At Souq Waqif, aside from the country,” Samuel, a resi- available for the entertainment seaside. resident commented. (PHOTOGRAPHS BY JALAL PATHIYOOR)