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America 11 Business 12 Sports 17 Explosives sent to Obama, Clinton, AZF, QFC sign MoU to establish Simone all set to CNN & some top Trump critics Qatar’s sports business district sizzle in Doha

Assets of banks DEPUTY PM RECEIVES MESSAGE FROM CHINESE FM in Qatar expand 5% in Sept: QCB The assets reached QR1.40 tn from QR1.33 tn in the same month last year and QR1.382 tn from August this year

SATYENDRA PATHAK previous month. DOHA The break-up Bank credit facilities to non-banking financial institu- ASSETS owned by banks op- O Assets of Qatari banks tions operating in the coun- erating in Qatar increased by outside Qatar increased to try were almost unchanged at 5.03 percent to QR1.404 tril- QR228.08 billion in QR16.611 billion in September lion ($389.6 billion) in Septem- September from QR223.51 from QR16.617 billion in the ber compared with QR1.336 billion in August previous month. trillion ($370.9 billion) in the Deposits at banks operat- same month of the previous O Their assets inside Qatar ing in Qatar also witnessed an year, according to a recent data increased to QR1.17 trillion impressive gain on month-on- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani on Wednesday received a written released by Qatar Central Bank in September from month basis, according to the message from Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. China’s Assistant Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong handed over the (QCB). QR1.159 trillion in the QCB data. message to Sheikh Mohammed, in a meeting in Doha. The Deputy Prime Minister praised Qatari-Chinese ties and expressed Qatar’s desire Assets of Qatari banks also Total deposits amounted to to enhance relations between the two countries. increased on month-on-month previous month QR817.8 billion in September, basis as it went up 1.5 percent compared to QR807.3 billion in when compared with previous cent to QR36.63 billion in Sep- August. month’s figure of QR1.382 tril- tember from QR36.86 billion in Deposits of non-financial lion, the QCB data showed. August. institutions in the country grew Assets of Qatari banks According to the QCB data, to QR26.75 billion in Septem- outside Qatar increased to Qatari banks’ loans went up ber, compared to QR25 billion Cabinet approves draft law to QR228.08 billion in September 2.4 percent to QR948.2 billion in the previous month, the re- from QR223.51 billion in Au- in September when compared port added. gust, while assets inside Qatar with QR925.8 billion in the pre- Debt securities issued in increased to QR1.17 trillion in vious month. September witnessed a margin- set up DNA database at MoI September from QR1.159 tril- The central bank attributed al decline to QR108.39 billion lion in the previous month. the monthly lending increase to against QR108.93 billion in the QNA conduct DNA tests, store its have supported this decision. Cash and value of precious a rise in public sector’s credit previous month. Debt security DOHA data in the database and use it Cabinet welcomed the The Cabinet also approved metals, however, declined 5.6 facilities, which increased to issued by the government was as evidence in an investigation Inter-Parliamentary Union’s the amendment of some provi- percent to QR10.55 billion in QR357.19 billion in September the highest at QR92.4 billion. THE regular Cabinet meeting or trial without an approval (IPU) decision to hold its sions of the cooperation agree- September from QR11.17 bil- from QR340.55 in the previous The value of sukuk issued held on Wednesday approved from the public prosecutor or 140th session in Qatar, ment in the field of security lion in the previous month, the month. As for the private sec- in September was marginally a draft law to set up a DNA da- a competent court. and law enforcement between report said. tor, bank lending increased to down at QR64.29 billion com- tabase at the Ministry of Inte- Data recorded in the DNA from April 6 to 10, 2019 the Ministry of Interior of Qa- Qatari banks’ reserves also QR574.38 billion in September, pared to 64.32 billion in the rior (MoI). database shall be confidential tar and the Ministry of Public marginally declined 0.6 per- from QR568.62 billion in the previous month. Chaired by Prime Minister and cannot be viewed without said Minister of Justice and Security of China. and Minister of Interior HE the permission of the Minister Acting Minister of State for Besides, the Cabinet took Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser of Interior, the Public Prosecu- Cabinet Affairs HE Dr Hassan measures to ratify agreements bin Khalifa al Thani, the Cabi- tor or a competent court. bin Lahdan al Hassan al Mo- with India and France for co- net has referred the draft — DNA tests and data in the hannadi. operation in the field of cul- which will replace law No. 9 of DNA database are binding un- Doha hosting this confer- ture, and three memoranda of The Amiri Air ‘Qatar-Turkey trade volume 2013 — to the Advisory Coun- less otherwise proven. ence reflects the confidence of understanding (MoUs) with cil. In the meeting, the Cabi- the international community Ivory Coast. Force rescues may cross $2 bn by year-end’ The database will be used net also welcomed the Inter- in Qatar, he added. The MoUs sought coop- The volume of trade between to store genetic information Parliamentary Union’s (IPU) The Cabinet also ex- eration in the fields of cul- 11 QP staff obtained from DNA samples general assembly decision to pressed its gratitude and ap- ture, sports and youth devel- Qatar and Turkey is expected to The Amiri Air Force has as per the law. It is prohib- hold its 140th session in Qa- preciation to the brotherly opment between Qatar and cross $2 billion by the end of ited to take biological samples, tar, from April 6 to 10, 2019, and friendly countries that Ivory Coast. rescued 11 Qatar Petro- this year, Turkey’s Ambassador leum (QP) employees to Qatar HE Fikret Ozer stranded in one of QP’s (pictured) has said. The trade northern platforms in value has doubled so far this the island of Halul. They year to more than $1.3 bn from Woqod opens two more had been marooned in $750 mn last year, Ozer told Qatar Tribune. Turkey, he fixed fuel stations the offshore platform added, is also proving to be a hot travel destination for because of inclem- Qatar Fuel (Woqod) opened a fixed fuel Qataris as the number of tourists from Qatar so far this Doha Gymnastics ent weather, according year has more than doubled from two years ago. More station each in Al Kharaitiyat and Al to a Defence Ministry than 71,000 Qatari tourists visited Turkey so far this Thumama-2 on Wednesday, raising the total Worlds: ‘Qatar statement issued on year, Ozer said. The figure was just 33,000 in 2016, he tally to 72. Woqod is currently working on realises dream’ Wednesday. added. (HISHAM ALJUNDI) 25 fuel station projects. PAGE 13 (PG 16 )

MBS may have been involved Four winter vegetable yards opening today in Khashoggi murder: Trump US President Donald Trump (pictured) has said for SANTHOSH CHANDRAN several small-scale farmers, said Wholesalers in Central Mar- the first time that Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin DOHA an official at the Al Khor farm. ket said there would be “abundant “A lot of farmers advanced har- supply” of vegetables this winter. Salman could have been involved in the operation to MINISTRY of Municipality and vesting on account of the rain fore- The yards will provide an opportu- kill the dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, noting Environment is launching the sea- cast. The yards will help them sell nity for farmers to sell their prod- that “the prince is running things over sonal winter vegetable yards on their perishable produce fast,” he ucts directly to customers without there” in Riyadh. The comments, in Thursday. In a departure from pre- said. the middlemen. Wall Street vious years, the ministry is open- “Many small-scale farmers Anil Kumar, the Director of an interview with the ing a fourth yard in Al Shamal, be- didn’t have mechanisms like green Arab Indian Vegetables at the Cen- Journal, appeared to mark a sides the regular three in Al Khor, houses or water barriers to protect tral Vegetable Market, said, “If the shift in the US president’s view of Al Wakra and Al Mazrooa. their crops from last week’s rain- harvests meet expectations, local Khashoggi’s murder on October 2 All four yards will remain open induced waterlogging. Yards in winter vegetables will meet up to for buyers from 7am to 5pm on these four locations will be ideal 80 percent of the demand. in the Saudi consulate Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. platform for them to sell out their Local vegetables, fruits, fish, in Istanbul. Trump has Farmers can start bringing in their stock,” he added. honey, poultry and dairy products previously appeared produces by 5:30 am, the ministry There has been a manifold in- will be available in the market. to take Saudi royal said. crease in the production of local MME’s vegetable yards have The opening of the yards just vegetables and other produce fol- several facilities including am- denials of involvement days after the torrential rains on lowing the unjust siege of Qatar by ple area for parking and ATM at face value. A view of the Al Wakra vegetable yard Saturday comes as a huge relief for some of its neighbours last year. counters. PAGE 10 02 Thursday, October 25, 2018

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News Qatar, Tajikistan hold in brief political consultations Amir congratulates president of Zambia THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani sent on Wednes- QNA Nizamuddin Zahedi. day a cable of congratulations to President of Zambia Edgar DUSHANBE The political consultations Chagwa Lungu on the occasion of the anniversary of his coun- focused on bilateral ties and the try’s Independence Day. (QNA) THE ministries of foreign af- means to enhance them, in ad- fairs of Qatar and Tajikistan dition to discussing a number Deputy Amir greets Zambia’s president held a round of political of issues of mutual interest. consultations in Dushanbe Muraikhi also met with THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani sent on on Wednesday. Minister of Foreign Affairs Wednesday a cable of congratulations to President of Zambia Edgar The Qatari side was chaired of the Republic of Tajikistan Chagwa Lungu on the occasion of the anniversary of his country’s by Minister of State for Foreign Sirodjiddin Muhriddin. Independence Day. (QNA) LABOUR MINISTER MEETS UNICEF REGIONAL DIRECTOR: Minister of Administrative Development, Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad The meeting discussed bi- Labour and Social Affairs HE Dr Issa bin Saad al Jafali al Nuaimi met with United Nations Children’s Fund al Muraikhi. The Tajik side lateral relations and ways of PM congratulates president of Zambia (UNICEF) Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa Khairat Kabalari in Doha on Wednesday. The was led by Deputy Minister of boosting them, as well as mat- meeting discussed aspects of cooperation in areas of mutual interest and means of supporting them. (QNA) Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan ters of common concern. PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani sent on Wednesday a cable of congratu- lations to President of Zambia Edgar Chagwa Lungu on the occasion of the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) Ukraine’s president receives Armed Forces, HMC sign pact on credentials of Qatari envoy training centre for medical services PRESIDENT of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has received the creden- tials of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Qatar THE Armed Forces Medi- comes within the framework of a framework for training pro- to Ukraine HE Hadi bin Nasser al Hajri. The president wished the cal Services Command on joint cooperation between the grams for training cadres. ambassador success in his work to strengthen the friendly relations Wednesday signed a memo- two sides, training courses will The MoU was signed by between the two countries. (QNA) randum of understanding be held at the Military Special- Brigadier Nasser Mohammed al (MoU) with Hamad Medical ized Medical Center and the Kaabi, acting director of Medi- Parachute jump training at Sealine Corporation (Hamad Inter- Medical Services of the Armed cal Services and Dr Khalid Ab- national Training Center) to Forces to establish a medical dulnour Saif Eldeen, executive QATARI Armed Forces will carry out parachute jump trainings in Sea- establish a training centre for training centre that will provide director of the Hamad Interna- Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad al Muraikhi at line area from November 11 to 22 from 6am to 12 midnight, the Min- medical services. training courses for medical and tional Training Center at Ha- a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan istry of Defence has announced. The ministry has called on frequent Under the MoU, which medical staff as well as draw up mad Medical Corporation. (QNA) Sirodjiddin Muhriddin. visitors to the area to take precautions for their own safety. (QNA)

Peru’s FM meets Qatari ambassador FOREIGN Minister of Peru Nestor Popolizio has met with Ambas- sador of Qatar to Peru HE Ali bin Hamad al Sulaiti. They discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways of developing Cabinet hails IPU decision to them, in addition to topics of common interest. (QNA) Mexican official receives credentials of Qatari envoy hold 140th session in Doha DIRECTOR of Protocol Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs QNA of the international com- Cabinet Affairs HE Dr Hassan Government of Qatar as well the issue in all its aspects and of Mexico Juan Carlos received a copy of credentials of HE Moham- DOHA munity in the State of Qatar bin Lahdan al Hassan al Mo- as the governments of India, put appropriate solutions to med bin Jassim al Kuwari as Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- under the leadership of the hannadi read out the agenda France and Ivory Coast. make it easier for the inves- potentiary of Qatar to Mexico. The Mexican official wished the envoy THE Cabinet at its weekly Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin and decisions of the meeting. The Cabinet also took the tors in accordance with the success in his duties in promoting bilateral relations further. On his meeting chaired by Prime Hamad al Thani. Meanwhile, the Cabinet necessary measures for the principles of justice. part, the ambassador stressed his desire to work on the develop- Minister HE Sheikh Abdullah The Cabinet also ex- approved the amendment of ratification of MoUs for co- It also reviewed the report ment of bilateral relations between Qatar and Mexico. (TNN) bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Tha- pressed its sincere thanks and some provisions of the coop- operation in sport and youth of the 13th report of National ni at Amiri Diwan on Wednes- appreciation to the friendly eration agreement in the field affairs between Qatar and Human Rights Committee Romanian official meets Qatari envoy day welcomed the decision countries that supported this of security and law enforce- Ivory Coast. (NHRC) on the situation of made by the General Assem- decision, stressing that Qatar ment between the Ministry of Furthermore, the Cabinet human rights in Qatar. The ROMANIAN Foreign Ministry’s Under Secretary for Bilateral and bly of the Inter-Parliamentary welcomes all the presidents Interior of Qatar and the Min- reviewed a memorandum on Cabinet then took the appro- Global Affairs Monica Gheorghita met with Qatar’s Ambassador Union (IPU) at its recent con- and delegations of the world istry of Public Security of the the coordination of proce- priate decision thereon. to Romania HE Abdullah bin Nasser al Humaidi in Bucharest ference in Geneva to hold its parliaments and will do all it People’s Republic of China. dures and regulations for the The report included a on Wednesday. The meeting focused on bilateral relations and 140th session in the State of can to ensure that the event The Cabinet then took the allocation of lands to investors statement on the outcomes the means to enhance them, in addition to discussing issues of Qatar from April 6 to 10, 2019. is successful. necessary measures for the and decided to form a working of the Committee’s works and mutual interest. (TNN) The Cabinet stressed Minister of Justice and ratification of cultural cooper- team of representatives of the activities and its recommen- that it shows the confidence Acting Minister of State for ation agreements between the concerned authorities to study dations in this regard. Sheikh Hamad Depression common mental Award for Translation’s disorder in children in Qatar CATHERINE W GICHUKI toms,” he said. event in Oman DOHA Dr Nuaimi said that their job is to assess the patients, QNA THE rate of depression in young provide proper diagnosis and DOHA adults in Qatar is on the rise, ac- treatment and management cording to Hamad Medical Cor- so that they can improve their SHEIKH Hamad Award for poration (HMC) consultant. quality of life. Translation and International Speaking to media per- He added that when chil- Understanding announced that sons, HMC Consultant of Child dren come for consultation, it will organise a diverse cultural HAMMADI MEETS CHINA’S ASSISTANT FOREIGN MINISTER: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign and Adolescent Psychiatry Dr they are handled in a multi- programme in the Sultanate of Affairs HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan al Hammadi met with Assistant Foreign Minister of China Chen Xiaodong Saleem Khaldoon al Nuaimi disciplinary approach where Oman on Saturday. The three- in Doha on Wednesday. During the meeting, they reviewed relations between the two countries and ways of said the most common mental Dr Saleem Khaldoon al Nuaimi. they are seen by a psychologist, day programme is part of its boosting them, besides enhancing prospects for cooperation and issues of mutual interest. (QNA) health issues they see among occupational therapist, nursing plan to promote the award glo- children below 18 years are ing depression and anxiety staff, dietician and psychiatrist. bally, it said. anxiety, depression, self harm- which are considered as inter- To prevent anxiety dis- The programme includes ing behaviour or issues such as nalising disorders while males orders, he said they focus meetings, seminars and work- hyperactivity, mood regulation suffer more externalising dis- on parents and the youth to shops to explain the idea of the QU graduates 2nd batch of Student difficulties and autism. orders like aggression and build resilience. award in many Omani universi- According to him, these developmental problems,” he “This is one of the most im- ties and institutes specialised in cases lie in clinical work where said, stressing that for every fe- portant factors on how to pre- translation. Leadership Development Program they get referrals from either male with ADHD, there are two vent lots of mood and anxiety The activities include hold- schools, primary care health to three males with ADHD. disorders by encouraging them ing two symposiums on Sunday, QNA participate effectively in a chal- of graduates constitutes a new centres, ministries for any sort Dr Nuaimi said the rates of to maintain an active lifestyle one at Sultan Qaboos University DOHA lenging world. addition to the university com- of mental concern. depression in young adults and and be more physically active on 'Translation is the language The programme aims to munity and constitute an in- He said, among these dis- adolescent are extremely high. in sports.” of the world, the path of under- QATAR University (QU) cel- prepare students who are able tegral part of the precious na- orders, mood disorders is the “In reality, the more ap- He reiterated that exces- standing/ international awards ebrated the graduation of the to achieve effective citizenship tional wealth, pointing out that most common in adolescents propriate diagnosis is adjust- sive use of electronic is as- and their role in the promotion second batch of the ‘Student at all levels of society in order the university’s celebration of while among children below the ment disorder where youth sociated with depression and of translation’ and another at Leadership Development Pro- to promote the Qatar National these distinguished people aims age of 12 neurodevelopmental struggle to adjust with stress. anxiety, adding that poor diet the cultural club on ‘Literary gram’, which lasted for one full Vision 2030 in social, human, to encourage them to persever- disorders, specifically Attention Depression doesn’t mean that tend to cause common medi- translation, reality and ambi- academic year with the partici- economic and environmental ance, diligence and challenge Deficit Hyperactive Disorder you just having a rough time. cal issues like obesity, heart tion/ the role of Sheikh Hamad pation of 60 students from dif- aspects. in their university studies and (ADHD), is rampant. Most youth, because it’s a spe- problems which are associated Award in extending bridges of ferent colleges of the university. Assistant Vice-President for student life, and to participate Dr Nuaimi said, on aver- cial stage in development, can’t with depression. human communication’. The Student Leadership De- Student Life and Services Dr in various activities and events age, they get around 15 to 25 cope as they are more impulsive “Part of their health eating On October 29, another velopment Program is a unique, Abdullah al Yafie said the Stu- organised by the university. referrals in a week, about ten of and have poor emotional regu- should include taking Omega symposium will be held on integrated and interdisciplinary dent Leadership Development Head of Student Leader- which are related to depression. lation,” he said. 3 and Vitamin D supplements. 'Translation industry, mes- programme organised by the Program contributes to the pro- ship and General Supervisor He added that about 40 He reiterated that a child be- Vitamin D deficiency is a very sage or a product, interna- department of student activities motion, enhancement and re- of the programme Fatima al percent of the cases are related ing bullied at school will present common problem in Qatar,” he tional awards, Sheikh Hamad in collaboration with academic finement of the leadership skills Emadi said the university and to mood disorders and 30 to 40 with clear depressive symptoms said, stressing that there is evi- award, motivation for transla- departments, other universities, of students and enhances their society as a whole are begin- percent are related to develop- but they are not clinically de- dence showing that Vitamin D tion, honouring translators’ organisations and government sense of leadership. ning to reap the benefits of the mental disorders while the rest pressed because once the bully- deficiency plays a role in mood at the translation sector at the bodies. “This is what is always student leadership develop- are mixed adding that most of ing stops they get better. disorders in people. Omani Chamber of Commerce The programme is designed adopted at Qatar University to ment programme through the their patients are females due to “In Qatar, bullying is a com- He advised people to stay and Industry. The programme to combine the traditional con- develop the skills of students by graduation of students with generic reasons, making them mon problem. That is a social away from drugs such as can- includes meetings between the cepts of student leadership de- offering a number of different competence in the management to be more at a higher risk of problem and if schools can nabis, smoking, especially by award media committee and velopment and learning and programmes and workshops and implementation of various suffering from mood disorders. come down on that, it’s going to mothers, as it can cause certain Omani media to shed more student life to create an experi- through this centre,” he said. events, both at the university “We do know that females reduce the rates of people com- mental disorders in children if light on the award. ence that prepares students to He noted that the new batch level and the community level. are at a higher risk of suffer- plaining of depressive symp- they smoked during pregnancy. Nation Thursday, October 25, 2018 03 3rd Qatar Sustainability Week to feature over 200 events AILYN AGONIA The events will kick off with lomatic missions in this year’s Msheireb Properties to be one DOHA the Qatar Green Building Con- edition such as the Belgian of the most sustainable city dis- ference to be held at the Shera- Embassy, French Embassy and tricts in the world. Therefore, MORE than 200 activities, in- ton Doha Hotel from October Italian Embassy. He added that we are happy that QGBC con- cluding school competitions, 28 to 30. It is held under the a delegation from Russia will be tinues to promote sustainabil- awareness campaigns, confer- patronage of Qatar Foundation part of the event to share their ity in Qatar and we are proud ence, exhibitions, beach-clean Vice Chairperson and CEO HE experience related to hosting to be the platinum sponsor of up and planting activities, Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al FIFA World Cup. the 3rd Qatar Sustainability health and fitness programmes Thani and will address major Meanwhile, the public week,” said Msheireb Proper- and other green initiatives will sustainability solutions and events taking place at differ- ties Project Management Di- be organised for the 3rd Qa- their impact on driving a more ent venues include an exhibi- rector Faisal al Malki. tar Sustainability Week taking resilient environment for Qatar, tion titled ‘Upcycling Fashion’ Also present at the press place at different venues across the Gulf region and beyond. to be hosted by the Doha Fire conference were Redco the country from October 27 to A ceremony for the Qatar Station Art Center and a ‘plog- Construction Almana CEO November 3. Sustainability Awards 2018 will ging’ session (picking up litter Munjid.O.R. Abdel Majid, Tad- The annual initiative which also take place where 27 organi- while jogging) will be organ- mur Holding Board Member serves as a platform to promote sations will be awarded in dif- ised by Global Shapers Doha Mounir Bensegueni, Ooredoo Qatar’s sustainability vision is ferent categories in recognition Hub. A special tour of Baladna Director of PR and Corporate spearheaded by Qatar Green of their efforts in furthering sus- farm will also be organised by Communications Manar Kha- Building Council (QGBC). It tainable development and envi- Hotel Warwick Doha. Various lifa al Muraikhi, Al Qamra Fa- is supported by various minis- ronmental protection in Qatar. Officials at a press conference to announce the full programme of the Qatar Sustainability Week 2018 in Doha hotels are also taking part in cilities Management (QAFAM) tries, municipalities, schools, “As a pioneer in conducting on Wednesday. (HANSON K JOSEPH) the programme such as Inter- General Manager Dr FadiJ universities, embassies, hotel environmentally sustainable continental Doha’s No More omaa, Cofely Besix Mannai establishments and other key practices for green building de- goals. We thank our esteemed ally is something for everyone,” strong focus on community Plastic Straws programme, Facility Management General players in the private sector. sign and development in Qatar, sponsors for their invaluable said QGBC Director Engineer engagement to reach out to a Crowne Plaza Doha’s healthy Manager Robert Willem Cats The full programme of the QGBC is looking forward to Qa- support. We also wish to thank Meshal al Shamari. wider audience. business lunch and Sheraton and Contactless Operations Qatar Sustainability Week 2018 tar Sustainability Week 2018. all event organisers for their Further stressing the im- It is noteworthy that about Doha Hotel’s Ride for Educa- Manager Judith Camacho. was announced at a press con- There are so many fantastic significant contribution and pact of the initiative, Shamari 20,000 people participated in tion campaign in partnership To view the complete list of ference held at the Msheireb events taking place that pro- invite everyone in Qatar to look said what differentiates Qa- last year’s event. with Education Above All. events and activities and to reg- Museums-Bin Jelmood House mote our nation’s environmen- at our programme of events, tar Sustainability Week from He also mentioned the ac- “Msheireb Downtown ister, visit www.qatarsustaina- on Wednesday. tal protection and sustainability which is so varied that there re- other similar initiatives is their tive participation of various dip- Doha has been developed by bilityweek.org.

Qatar foreign policy is based on cooperation and partnership DIFI meet ends with call to strengthen QATAR has affirmed that its tion as a key factor in achieving parenting, child wellbeing and growth foreign policy is based on the the goals of sustainable devel- principle of cooperation and opment, where the State vol- partnership to face common untarily provides assistance to TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK of Communication, Interna- parents to learn positive parent- challenges, noting that its na- developing countries. DOHA tional Federation for Fam- ing skills and a non-violent dis- tional vision (2030) regards She said that the Sustain- ily Development; Jamie Lach- ciplinary system, while relieving international cooperation as able Development Plan (2030) THE Doha International Fam- man, co-founder of Parenting them of stress.” an integral part of the national is a milestone in efforts to en- ily Institute (DIFI), a member for Lifelong Health; and Dr Ignacio Socias said the way development process. sure that no one is left behind of Qatar Foundation (QF), Zulkifli Ismail, consultant pae- to achieve a work-family bal- This came in a statement and represents a framework has concluded its two-day in- diatrician, chairman of Positive ance is through flexibility and by Qatar, delivered by Maha for efforts to eradicate poverty ternational conference titled Parenting Programme. parental cooperation in raising Yousef al Baker, a member of and achieve sustainable and ‘Parenting, Child Wellbeing Maalouf said, “A child’s children. “Flexibility is the key Qatar delegation participating inclusive development. and Development.’ growth and development is af- to balancing work and family. in the 73rd Session of the Unit- She stressed that, in light of Held under the patron- fected by family, school and We must shift from a market ed Nations General Assembly, the economic, environmental, age of Her Highness Sheikha society, but family remains the aimed at single breadwinner made the statement before the humanitarian and social chal- Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson Panellist at a two-day international conference hosted by DIFI. most important factor in their families towards a more flexible Second Committee (Economic lenges facing the world today, of Qatar Foundation, the event development – hence the im- one in which the responsibili- and Finance), item 26 on ‘To- the achievement of the ambi- focused on the importance of The second day began with tiatives and the need for ex- portance of programmes that ties of parenting and maintain- wards global partnerships’. tious and transformational investing in parents and parent- a high-level panel discussion on panding them. invest in parenting.” ing families do not fall mainly She said, “The importance goals of this plan requires the ing strategies – in the form of ‘Investing in Parenting Educa- The session was chaired by Professor Gardner said, on women,” Ignacio said. of global partnerships for devel- strengthening of the global programmes, laws and policies tion Programmes.’ Wadih Maalouf, programme “Evidence suggests that severe The panel discussion was opment has also been empha- partnership for sustainable de- at all levels – while promoting Participants discussed manager at United Nations Of- parenting can cause deviation, followed by two parallel ses- sised in Qatar’s National De- velopment, based on a spirit policies and programmes to the need to monitor the per- fice on Drugs and Crime. Panel- poor school performance, and sions, with the first taking the velopment Strategy 2018-2022. of global solidarity, with a par- support parents and caregiv- formance and development lists included Frances Gardner, crime and drug addiction, em- theme of ‘Parenting Children Within this context, Qatar at- ticular focus on the needs of the ers, as the family contributes to of these programmes around professor of Child and Family phasising the importance of in- Living with Disabilities’ and the taches great importance to pro- poorest and those living in frag- both national and international the world, as well as the key Psychology, University of Ox- tervening and providing paren- second titled ‘Parenting Chil- moting South-South coopera- ile situation. (QNA/ NEW YORK) developments. challenges of scaling such ini- ford; Ignacio Socias, director tal assistance. This will enable dren with Behavioral Problems’. Indian forums to conduct free medical camps on Friday SANTHOSH CHANDRAN DOHA

INDIAN Ambassador to Qatar HE P Kumaran will inaugurate two free medical camps organised for low- income expatriates at Industrial Area and Al Wakra on Friday. The 35th edition of the camp be- ing organised by Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) in associa- tion with Al Abeer Medical Center at Industrial area is expected to attend more than 500 people from different expatriate communities. At a media conference on Wednesday, President of ICBF Officials of ICBF and Wellcare Group at a press conference in Doha on Wednesday. Devis Edakkalathur said, “ICBF will provide transportation from cal Center for further treatment for than 200 low-income expatriates different labour camps, including a limited period. have registered for the medical camp Al Shahaniya”. Another medical camp being through online registration. We have The ICBF medical camp, which organised by Indian expatriate fo- taken necessary arrangements and will open from 7:30am to 12:30pm, rum – Sanskriti, in association with adequate number of medical profes- will offer check-up on orthopaedic KIMS Medical Centre at its clinic at sionals to offer medical check for 400 and dentistry apart from routine Al Wakra – is expected to benefit 400 to 500 people”. diabetic, blood pressure and cho- low-income workers. Noted pharmaceutical chain lesterol tests. The patients at the President of Wakra chapter of Wellcare Group will provide medi- camp can approach Al Abeer Medi- Sankriti, Pradeep Kumar said, “More cines for free of costs at both camps. Qatari-Canadian Parliamentary Friendship Group holds 1st meet

QNA Abdullah al Mahmoud and senior two countries, which are in OTTAWA members of the Canadian House of continuous development. Commons and Senate. For his part, the Chairman of THE Qatari-Canadian Parliamen- Ambassador Mahmoud the Qatari-Canadian Friendship tary Friendship Group held its said that the group will work to Group and a member of the For- founding meeting at the Canadian strengthen bilateral relations eign Affairs Committee of the Ca- Parliament building, in the pres- between the State of Qatar and nadian Parliament Borys Wrzes- ence of Ambassador of the State Canada, noting the distinguished niewski praised the strong relations of Qatar to Canada HE Saud bin bilateral relations between the between Qatar and Canada.

Members of the Qatari-Canadian Parliamentary Friendship Group. 04 Thursday, October 25, 2018 Nation Qatar stresses need MEC shutters mobile shop Ministry recalls GMC to eliminate weapons for selling fake batteries Sierra 2500 models THE Ministry of Economy and up on vehicle defects and re- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Commerce (MEC), in collabo- pairs. of mass destruction DOHA ration with Mannai Trading The ministry said it will Company, dealer of GMC ve- coordinate with the dealer to QNA Qatar stressed that the THE Ministry of Economy and hicles in Qatar, has announced follow up on the maintenance NEW YORK Chemical Weapons Convention Commerce (MEC) has closed the recall of GMC Sierra 2500 and repair works and will (CWC) contributed to the fact down a mobile phone shop in models of 2015-2016 because communicate with customers THE acquisition and develop- that the use and possession of Al Rayyan for a week for dis- the brake pedal pivot screw in to ensure that the necessary ment of weapons of mass de- chemical weapons constituted playing and selling counterfeit the model may become loose. repairs are carried out. struction is a flagrant violation a flagrant violation of interna- batteries bearing international The ministry said the recall The ministry has urged all of the legal and ethical obliga- tional law, creating the bind- trademarks. campaign comes within the customers to report any viola- tions of UN member states to ing international legal basis to The inspection campaign framework of its ongoing ef- tions to its Consumer Protec- strengthen security and peace consider the conduct of any came within the framework of forts to protect consumers and tion and Anti-Commercial in the world, Qatar has said. party using such weapons as the ministry’s efforts to moni- ensure that car dealers follow Fraud Department. (TNN) This came in the speech of condemned and rejected by the tor markets and commercial Qatar before the First Com- international community. activities in order to crack mittee of the United Nations In its statement, Qatar noted down on price manipula- on ‘Other weapons of mass de- that the use of toxic substances tion and uncover counterfeit, struction’ delivered by Talal bin as weapons is a war crime and fraudulent and substandard MEC recalls Mercedes Benz Rashid al Khalifa, second secre- crime against humanity. products, said a press state- tary and member of the Qatari Qatar issued Law No. 16 ment from the ministry. C-Class & E-Class models delegation to the 73rd session of of 2013 on the Prohibition of The outlet was penalised the UN General Assembly. Chemical Weapons, Law No. and closed for one week in line THE Ministry of Economy backrest. The international com- 4 of 2016 on the Prohibition of with article (7) of law number and Commerce (MEC), in col- The ministry said the re- munity is actively seeking to Biological Weapons. The Doha (8) of 2008. Article 7 obligates laboration with Nasser Bin call campaign comes within rid itself of weapons of mass Regional Center for Training in suppliers to clearly display on Khaled Automobiles, dealer the framework of its ongoing destruction that put the world Weapons of Mass Destruction the product’s package or label of Mercedes Benz vehicles efforts to protect consumers population in danger, particu- has trained specialists from 39 the type and nature of the item in Qatar, has announced the and ensure that car dealers larly in light of the prolifera- member states on the Chemical as well as other relevant data. The ministry stressed it for further action. recall of Mercedes Benz C- follow up on vehicle defects tion of armed conflicts and the Weapons Convention (CWC). The administrative closure will not tolerate any violations The ministry has urged Class and E-Class models of and repairs. The ministry possible possession and use of The Center also held 27 train- declaration will be published of Consumer Protection Law all consumers to report vio- 2017 because the weldability has urges all customers to weapons of mass destruction ing programmes in coopera- in two newspapers at the ex- and its regulations. The minis- lations to its consumer pro- between the seat and back report any violations to its by non-state groups, the state- tion with the Organization for pense of the shop that com- try said it will refer the viola- tection and anti-commercial rest of the front seats can Consumer Protection De- ment said. the Prohibition of Chemical mitted the violation. tors to competent authorities fraud department. lead to the detachment of the partment. (TNN) The statement expressed Weapons (OPCW). The State Qatar’s concern over the dan- of Qatar has been a member of ger of terrorist organisations the IAEA Board of Governors acquiring weapons of mass de- since 2013 and for two consec- struction. It reiterated the im- utive sessions, the statement portance of intensifying joint pointed out. efforts to prevent them from Qatar’s statement stressed Venus to pass between Sun and Earth on Friday acquiring such weapons, in ac- the importance of continuing cordance with Security Council efforts to rid the Middle East TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK to Venus’ transition from ap- During the Inferior Con- Dr Marzouk . resolution 1540 (2004). of nuclear weapons and to im- DOHA pearing in the evening sky over junction, the centres of Sun, The Inferior Conjunction In line with its policy on plement the commitments re- the western horizon after sun- Earth and Venus will be of Venus happened last time the elimination of weapons of sulting from the 1995 Review THE brightest planet in our set to the morning sky over the aligned on a straight line and on March 25, 2017, and the mass destruction and the fight Conference of the NPT and the solar system ‘Venus’ will be eastern horizon before sunrise, Venus will be in between Sun next occurrence will be on against terrorism, Qatar con- steps taken at the 2000 Review at ‘Inferior Conjunction’ with said expert astronomer at QCH and Earth. June 3, 2020. tinues to work with its part- Conference and the 2010 Plan Sun, as it will pass in between Dr Beshir Marzouk. Moreover, Skygazers in Qatar will be Astronomers call Venus ners in the international com- of Action. The Arab Group had Sun and Earth in the evening the Inferior Conjunction phe- able to observe Venus over the ‘the morning and evening munity and to implement its submitted a draft decision on of Friday, October 26, at 5pm nomenon occurs only for two eastern horizon in the first half star’, as it is the last object international legal obligations the convening of a conference Doha time, according to Qatar planets in the solar system of November. However, it will to disappear in the morning on non-proliferation of chemi- on the establishment of a nucle- Calendar House (QCH). -- Venus and Mercury -- since An artist’s rendition of the ‘Infe- be impossible to see Venus on sky before sunrise and the cal and biological weapons, as ar-weapon-free zone and other The phenomenon is very their orbits around Sun are in- rior Conjunction’ phenomenon October 26 as its rise time co- first object to appear in the well as nuclear weapons, the weapons of mass destruction in important as it is an indicator side Earth’s orbit, he said. of Venus. incides with the sunrise, added evening sky after sunset. statement said. the Middle East. Qatari writers share experiences at QNL’s first authors forum INFLUENTIAL Qatari youth who aspire to become authors took part in the writers. first edition of the Qatari The Qatari Authors Fo- Authors Forum held re- rum is the library’s latest cently at Qatar National programme, and aims to Library (QNL). bring together aspiring and The participants had the established Qatari authors opportunity to hear first- to exchange ideas and ex- hand about the experiences pertise. The forum will be and challenges of being an held annually, and all aspir- author. They also discussed ing writers are welcome to the opportunities for Qatari attend. (TNN) Andalusian music wows Katara audience

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK in his speech, praised Ka- this marvellous type of music DOHA tara for hosting the concert in the best form which car- that features the prominent ries a message of peace to the THE Cultural Village Foun- Algerian artiste Nassima world from our deep-rooted dation –Katara, in coordina- Shaaban. “I would like to heritage which we inherited tion with the Algerian Em- convey my deepest gratitude from our ancestors in Anda- bassy in Qatar, organised an to Katara for their constant lusia,” she said. Andalusian music concert at cooperation and keenness to Katara had hosted sev- the Opera House theatre on present the precious culture eral cultural events in co- Tuesday. of Algeria and all other cul- operation with the Algerian The concert was attended tural events from all around Embassy in Doha, including by several diplomats and dig- the world,” he added. the successful Shahrazad nitaries, along with a large Nassima Shaaban ex- Symphony musical show in number of music lovers. pressed her happiness to 2016 and the Algerian folk- Ambassador of Algeria to perform in Qatar for the first lore show at the Cultural Di- Qatar HE Abdulaziz al Sabaa, time. “I am here to present versity Festival. Nassima Shaaban Nation Thursday, October 25, 2018 05 HMC’s hereditary cancer unit Qatar Airways welcomes assessed over 800 patients in 2017 global gymnasts to Doha TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK class sports destination. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tients last year, noting that formed through the Molecular counsellor at NCCCR. DOHA “We believe in the power DOHA the service helps women Diagnostic Laboratory, with “After their assessment, of sport and its ability to bring understand their cancer risk some tests being sent abroad our team discusses risk- QATAR Airways (QA) is the people together, and we are cer- BREAST Cancer Awareness based on a number of fac- for analysis. reducing strategies with the National Airline Sponsor of the tain that this event will inspire Month provides an opportune tors, including age, personal Based on the patient’s in- patient. This can include pro- 48th World Artistic Gymnastics the next generation of gymnasts time to remind women about health history and genetic or dividual risk assessment, ap- phylactic surgery (surgery as Championships which is taking across Qatar and the Middle the importance of beginning family history. propriate counselling, testing a preventive measure) and place from October 25 to No- East. We wish all of Qatar’s regular breast cancer screen- Dr Bujassoum said the and prevention measures are chemoprevention (use of vember 3 2018, bringing more gymnasts the best of luck in this ing from the age of 45, Dr High-Risk Breast Screening offered to reduce the likeli- medication to lower the risk than 600 male and female gym- year’s championship.” Salha Bujassoum, senior con- and Genetics Program pro- hood and incidence of breast or prevent cancer). Our team nasts from 78 countries to com- Executive Director of the sultant at the National Center vides genetic counselling and and other types of cancer. also talks with patients about pete across 10 days at Aspire Organising Committee Ali al for Cancer Care and Research testing services to patients “In addition to our role as prevention strategies that can Academy Dome in Doha, Qatar. Hitmi said, “The Local Organ- (NCCCR), has said. who are concerned about cancer and genetic experts, help reduce their cancer risk,” Multiple Olympic gold ising Committee of the 48th With one in eight women their hereditary cancer risk we raise awareness about the Sulaiman added. medalist Simone Biles of the World Artistic Gymnastics diagnosed with breast cancer because of a personal and/or familial and hereditary risk The Hereditary Cancer United States leads the lineup will take home the winning title. Championships is excited to in their lifetime, it is the most family history. of breast and other types of and High-Risk Screening Pro- of competitors at this year’s Qatar Airways Group Chief host this global event in Qatar, common cancer affecting “Genetic counselling can cancers. Our ultimate goal is gram is an example of a multi- championship and will compete Executive Akbar al Baker said, the first of its kind in the Mid- women worldwide. be very helpful for those who to provide an expert evalu- disciplinary service that aims against several of the world’s “Qatar Airways is delighted to dle East, which will surely raise Dr Bujassoum, who is have a strong family history ation for the management to achieve excellence in cancer top gymnasts during the thrill- be bringing some of the world’s Qatar’s sporting profile on a also director of the Heredi- of breast cancer. Evaluations of high-risk patients,” said care through offering preven- ing 10-day championship, in- most talented gymnasts to Qa- global scale. tary Cancer and High-Risk are carried out by a specialist Dr Bujassoum. tion and personalised medi- cluding Angelina Melnikova of tar to display their incredible “Our commitment to this Screening Program, said board-certified genetic coun- “Our multidisciplinary and cine and supports the National Russia, Luo Huan of China and talents at the 48th World Artis- World Championship dem- there are a number of genetic sellor and this specialist can collaborative approach sees Cancer Framework 2017-2022 Rebeca Andrade of Brazil. tic Gymnastics Championship. onstrates our country’s abil- and environmental or life- help assess an individual’s life- a team of specialists, which ‘Achieving Excellence in Can- Qatar’s very own gymnasts We are proud to be the National ity to amaze the world with style factors that can increase time risk of developing can- includes genetic counsellors, cer Care: A vision for 2022’. Ahmad al Dayani, Ahmed Nabil Airline Sponsor of this exciting our world-class facilities and a woman’s risk of developing cer,” she said. psychologists, surgeons, and The programme is the and Jana al Kiki are also par- global event, which is a major warm hospitality. We welcome breast cancer. Dr Bujassoum noted that medical oncologists, working first of its kind in the Mid- ticipating in the championship, highlight on Qatar’s sporting visitors of all ages to watch the She said the team at NC- the Hereditary Cancer and together to develop the best dle East and has positioned where all eyes will be on the calendar and supports the na- competition and wish all ath- CCR’s High-Risk Breast High-Risk Screening Program plan of care for each and every HMC as a leader and inno- world’s top athletes to see who tion’s emergence as a world- letes the best of luck.” Screening and Genetics Pro- is the first of its kind in the patient,” said Dr Reem Jawad vator in patient- and family- gram assessed over 800 pa- region. Genetic testing is per- al Sulaiman, a certified genetic centred care. QA supports squash tournament

Vodafone marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the PSA world ranking; South believe in connecting people DOHA America’s first top ten player through a shared love of sport, TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK office by the Qatar Cancer So- Miguel Angel Rodriguez, rated and this belief is reflected in DOHA ciety (QCS) in which employ- QATAR Airways (QA) is the sixth in the PSA world rank- the many world-class sporting ees were given an overview Official Airline Partner of the ing, as well as many more top- events we sponsor globally. VODAFONE Qatar is marking of the signs and symptoms to Qatar Classic 2018 Squash ranked global players. “The Qatar Classic 2018 the Breast Cancer Awareness look for, what preventative Tournament, taking place at Qatar Airways’ hospitality Squash Tournament is a won- Month in October with organ- measures can be taken, the the Khalifa International Ten- will be on display at the Kha- derful opportunity to welcome ising a series of events to raise importance of early detection nis and Squash Complex in lifa International Tennis and these talented athletes and awareness of the importance and where to go for screen- Doha, Qatar from October 27 Squash Complex throughout squash enthusiasts to Doha, of early detection of breast ings and medical help. This is to November 2. the event, where Qatar Airways and we are all excited about cancer among the community the second year in a row that The Qatar Classic 2018 cabin crew will present trophies having the opportunity to and its employees. leading specialists in the field Squash Tournament will see to the tournament champions. watch them compete.” According to the Qatar from QCS has addressed Vo- top players from around the A ticketing booth will also Qatar Classic Squash Cancer Registry, breast can- dafone Qatar’s employees. world gather in Doha to com- be available to assist with any Championship Higher Or- cer is the most common form “Spreading the awareness pete for a championship prize queries that attendees might ganising Committee Chair- of cancer in Qatar, accounting about breast cancer is our re- of $177,000 – the largest award have about their flight tickets. man of Qatar Classic Nasser for 31 percent of cancer cases A presentation was delivered by the QCS in which employees were given sponsibility as a company that in the tournament’s history. Qatar Airways Group Chief bin Ghanim al Khelaifi said, in women. The risk of women an overview of the signs and symptoms to look for, what preventative puts its people’s wellbeing Players battling it out in Executive Akbar al Baker said, “Our partnership with Qatar in the population develop- measures can be taken, the importance of early detection and where to at the heart of everything we this year’s event include rising “Qatar Airways is thrilled to be Airways is a key enabler for ing breast cancer is 56 per go for screenings and medical help. do. Each year in October, we Qatari champion Abdulla al the Official Airline Partner for Qatar Squash Federation to 100,000, however both wom- stress the importance of early Tamimi, rated 28th in the Pro- the Qatar Classic 2018 Squash organise high-quality events en and men can be affected Corporate Social Responsi- early detection and the im- detection and are committed fessional Squash Association Tournament, which will bring and to continue defining Qa- by breast cancer, according to bility umbrella, the company portance of regular screen- to continue raising the aware- (PSA) World Ranking; Ger- the world’s top squash play- tar as a globally renowned and the registry. uses its social media chan- ings. A presentation was also ness,” said a press statement many’s leading squash player ers to Doha to compete in this vibrant centre for world-class Under Vodafone Qatar’s nels to raise awareness about delivered at the company’s from Vodafone Qatar. Simon Rösner, rated fifth in year’s event. As an airline, we sporting events.” 06 Thursday, October 25, 2018 Nation AZF to host largest beach National Service Academy hosts volleyball contest in Asia FOR the 7th consecutive director of PR and Commu- Canadian Universities Exhibition year, Aspire Zone Foundation nications at AZF, said: “The (AZF) is set to host the largest AVC’s commitment to host the QNA beach volleyball competition international championship for DOHA in Asia, the ‘Asian Volleyball seven consecutive years at the Confederation (AVC) Beach AZF is a testament to its trust in MIQDAM camp at Qatar Na- Tour Qatar Master’. The four- AZF’s capacity to organise in- tional Service Academy host- day championship jointly or- ternational events, where AVC ed the Canadian Universities ganised by Qatar Volleyball relies heavily on AZF’s organi- Exhibition, which is part of Association (QVA), Qatar Ol- sational capabilities, world- the ‘Edu Canada’ tour and a ympic Committee (QOC) and class facilities and experts. The student exchange platform AZF will take place at Aspire championship promises to be between Qatar and Canada. Park, from November 27 to a successful competition that The expo saw the par- 30, 2018. lives up to AZF and Qatar’s ticipation of a large number Top teams from 24 Asian, reputation as a global leader of universities. African, Latin American and in organising sporting events. The exhibition, organised European countries with gather This year we are the organising by the Canadian Embassy in alongside more than 60 dele- partners of the event and we Qatar, comes under the guid- gates including; athletes, coach- will also provide marketing and ance of Deputy Prime Minis- es and officials to give volleyball communications support to ter and Minister of State for courses at the most prestigious required documents to join enthusiasts of all levels the op- the competition.” Defence Affairs HE Dr Khalid Canadian universities. these universities. portunity to enjoy a fun-filled The 2017 edition of the bin Mohamed al Attiyah to The event was attended Assistant to the Head of atmosphere. The list of partici- AVC Beach Tour Qatar Master develop the skills of students by a large number of students Qatar National Service Acad- pating countries includes: Qa- featured 24 teams represent- from national service can- wishing to complete their uni- emy Brigadier Issa Ibrahim tar, Argentina, Canada, Croatia, ing 12 countries. The teams didates and recruits in the versity studies in Canada and al Sada said that the exhibi- Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Ger- included; China, Japan, Aus- academic field. their parents. tion comes within the frame- many, Great Britain, Ireland, tralia, New Zealand, Indone- The exhibition aims to The parents and stu- work of the development of Japan, Kenya, Latvia, Mongo- sia, Thailand, Oman, Saudi guide national service candi- dents met with representa- bilateral relations between lia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Sierra Arabia, Kazakhstan, Iran, Qa- dates and recruits in determin- tives of the Canadian uni- Qatar and Canada and coop- Leone, South Africa, Chinese tar and Taiwan. Qatar won the ing their academic and profes- versities to learn about the eration in the military and Taipei, Uruguay, United States competition while Australia sional careers, enabling them conditions and details of ad- academic fields between the of America and Zimbabwe. and Indonesia got 2nd and 3rd to choose the appropriate mission procedures and the two countries. Nasser Abdullah al Hajri, places respectively. (TNN)

US RESEARCHERS PRAISE QATAR’S GLOBAL ROLE

Deputy Speaker of the Advi- sory Council HE Mohammed bin Abdullah al Sulaiti has met in Doha with a delegation of researchers and analysts rep- resenting a number of political and academic research centres in the US. The meeting reviewed Qatar’s positions, its internal and external policies and the legislative role of the Advisory Council. The delegation praised the distinguished role of Qatar at the regional and international levels and its continued efforts Female staff of City Centre Rotana Doha during an awareness campaign to promote peace and stability in for early detection of breast cancer. the region and the world. It also praised the development renais- sance witnessed in various fields CCRD’s awareness in the country. (QNA) drive for early breast cancer detection UK firm introduces amphibious car in Doha HISHAM ALJUNDI If not, you can think now. The company offered free GIBBS Amphibians Company we are trying to start selling TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK possibility of this illness. DOHA For, the UK-based GIBBS Am- rides to the invited guests to said: “This is a new genera- them to the public. DOHA On this occasion, Sena phibians Company introduced try the experience and offered tion of cars, fully equipped He said that the purpose Catak, director (Marketing & EVER thought of crossing their latest models of the am- two vehicles with two differ- with marine and road and behind the event in Qatar was CITY Centre Rotana Doha Communications), said: “This the sea to reach your destina- phibious car at the Katara beach ent sizes, one off-road SUV even off-road capabilities. to introduce and promote the (CCRD), one of the leading initiative comes as part of City tion instead of waiting in long on Tuesday in a bid to promote and a sedan. These cars are already being vehicle to the local market hospitality properties in town, Rotana Doha’s efforts to take traffic queues? the technology in Qatar. Graham Jenkins from used in Malaysia. Meanwhile, in Qatar. in collaboration with Ocean care of its employees, where Medical Center, organised an we are always keen to provide awareness campaign for early all the ways to protect the ho- detection of breast cancer for tel staff. Such educational the female staff of the hotel as seminars also help to iden- part of its corporate social re- tify the different types of dis- sponsibility and commitment eases. Today, we meet to raise to the safety of its employees awareness about breast can- and their health and wellbeing. cer, its treatment methods and Dr Veronica Macaraeg, adopting the best lifestyle for a medical director of Ocean healthy life”. Medical Center conducted free Moreover, City Centre Ro- examination and OB-Gyne tana Doha will add a ‘pinkish’ consultation on the hotel’s in- touch on the Friday brunch terested female staff. Moreover, (October 26) from 12:30 pm Dr Macaraeg hosted an aware- till 4 pm at both Olive Oil and ness seminar on the risk of Zeituna restaurants by using breast cancer, which takes the themed decoration and allo- lives of many around the world cate some dishes, which will be every year, and highlighted dominated by pink colour as ways, methods, measures and part of the hotel’s contribution actions that they should adhere towards the global awareness to protect them and reduce the campaign on breast cancer. The UK-based GIBBS Amphibians Company introduced their latest models of the amphibious car at the Katara beach on Tuesday. (HANSON K JOSEPH) MME teams clean streets, tunnels

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK had fallen due to the strong DOHA winds accompanying the rain. Safar al Shafi, head of the THE general hygiene teams Rainfall Emergency Commit- in the Ministry of Municipal- tee, stressed that the exer- ity and the Environment are cise to clean the streets con- removing wastes from tun- tinues in different parts of nels and streets after draining the country. rainwater from them to make He added that the Public them clean. Works Authority, the General The teams are clearing Directorate of Civil Defence, BPS TEACHERS WIN COLLAGE ART CONTEST: Two teachers of Birla Public School (BPS) namely, Veena streets and tunnels of mud Lekhwiya, Al Fazaa Police, Chandrakant Pawar and Sanchita Banerji won first prize in a collage art contest organised by Friends and stones, which had accu- General Directorate of Traf- Cultural Centre (FCC), a socio-cultural organisation for Asians, recently. All the prominent Indian schools in mulated there as a result of fic and Qatar Meteorological Qatar participated in the contest held to mark International Teachers Day. (TNN) heavy rains. They are also re- Department are consistently moving trees from streets that coordinating.

DPS-MIS HOSTS NOTED PHILANTHROPIST: DPS-MIS recently welcomed a true humanitarian and motiva- tional speaker Jordan Hatter for an informative and value-instilling session for the students. The occasion was graced by Professor Khalid al Jufairi and Yasir Nainar, vice president of DPS-MIS. Jordan Hatter, founder of https://helprefugees.org/ and a philanthropist from Central coast California is known the world over for his help and mass donations to help relieve the sufferings of Syrian people. He delivered a talk on ‘The Voices of Syria’, shedding light on the important aspects of the crisis and the aid provided to the asylum seekers. (TNN) Pakistan SA / Philippines / SEA Thursday, October 25, 2018 07 Pompeo renews call Pakistan to seek IMF bailout for Pakistan to cut off despite $6 bn Saudi package Afghan extremists AFP WASHINGTON Pakistan rejects Islamabad will hold negotiations with IMF in the first week of November, says official Kabul’s allegations US Secretary of State Mike REUTERS Pompeo on Tuesday renewed over Kandahar attack ISLAMABAD calls on Pakistan to curb ex- ISLAMABAD: Islamabad on tremists fighting in Afghani- Wednesday rejected “base- PAKISTAN still plans to seek a stan, saying Washington was less” and “unfounded” al- bailout from the International holding its uneasy war partner legations from Kabul regard- Monetary Fund (IMF) despite accountable. ing a recent insider attack a Saudi Arabian offer of a $6 Pompeo made the com- which killed the top tier of billion rescue package, Paki- ment as he welcomed long- security officials in the res- stan's finance ministry said on delayed legislative elections in tive province of Kandahar. Wednesday. Afghanistan, saying the Unit- “Pakistan rejects Prime Minister Imran ed States was "encouraged" by baseless and unfounded Khan secured the Saudi pack- voter turnout, despite reports allegations regarding the age at a high-profile invest- of widespread problems in- latest Kandahar attacks,” ment conference in Riyadh cluding poll centers that failed said a statement released that has been boycotted by to open or lacked voter rolls. by the Foreign Office (FO). several other leaders over the "Our expectation is that Elaborating further, the FO death of a dissident Saudi writ- Pakistan will not provide safe maintained that “no hard evi- er at the country's consulate in harbor to terrorists on their dence or intelligence-related Istanbul. western border," Pompeo told information has been shared In the short-term the Saudi reporters when asked about to date with Pakistan to sub- loans will give the economy Islamabad's role. stantiate such claims”. breathing room, but it will "We couldn't have made The FO’s spokesperson, not be enough to fully avert a that message any more clear," Dr Mohammad Faisal, also brewing balance of payments he said, adding: "Pakistan will highlighted that resorting to crisis, analysts said. be held to account if they don't a media blame game was Pakistan will proceed with achieve that, if they're not sin- contrary to the seven princi- talks on the country's second cere in that effort." ples of cooperation agreed IMF bailout request since "Everyone wants a recon- between the two countries 2013, and its 13th rescue pack- ciliation in Afghanistan and earlier this year. age from the multilateral lend- to achieve that, you can't have “Instead, it would be er since late 1980s, the finance a safe harbor for Taliban, for better to invoke relevant ministry said. Haqqani and for others inside arrangements to investigate "Yes, we are going ahead of Pakistan," he said, listing such incidents under elabo- into programme negotiations extremist movements fighting rate Afghanistan-Pakistan with (IMF) in the first week in Afghanistan. Action Plan for Peace and of November," Noor Ahmed, President Donald Trump's Stability (APAPPS) mecha- spokesman for the ministry, administration last month cut nisms.” (TRIBUNE.COM.PK) said in a text message. $300 million in military aid On Tuesday, Pakistan said to Pakistan after years of US Saudi Arabia had agreed to complaints that Islamabad Wednesday. Government of- provide $3 billion in foreign has kept nurturing ties with ficials confirmed security of- currency support for a year and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan arrives to attend the opening ceremony of the Future Investment Initiative FII conference in Riyadh, Saudi militants that target both Af- ficials had conducted an op- a further loan worth up to $3 Arabia. (AFP) ghanistan and rival India. eration against insurgents in billion in deferred payments Meanwhile, At least 14 ci- Shahidano Mena area of Ro- for oil imports to help stave off months of import cover. No deal for corrupt politicians, says Khan in address to nation vilians were killed during an dat district on Tuesday and a current account crisis. Ahmed said the Saudi operation by Afghan security were investigating whether Pakistan's main stock mar- loans will strengthen Paki- ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Wednesday that no deal similar to that of Pervez forces in eastern Nangarhar the operation resulted in ci- ket index closed 4.1 percent stan's negotiating hand in Musharraf’s NRO would be made with ‘corrupt politicians’ despite threats of staging anti-govern- province, residents said on vilian casualties. higher on Wednesday on the talks with the IMF, which is ment protests. Speaking to the countrymen in a televised address to the nation, he said, “They are news of the Saudi help. likely to push Pakistan to im- trying to pressurise us for NRO … but, I want to give the message that if you want to go to streets Pakistan's foreign re- plement painful structural re- or do anything in assemblies then go on but NRO will not be given.” The prime minister started the serves have plunged 42 per- forms linked to the currency, address by delivering the ‘good news’ of securing much-needed $6 billion rescue package from cent since the start of the the energy sector and other Saudi Arabia. He said, “We were pressurised to pay back installments for the debt … we have Maldives opposition moves year and now stand at about areas where Pakistan's global bagged a wonderful package from Saudi Arabia,” he added. (TRIBUNE.COM.PK) $8 billion, or less than two competitiveness has lagged. closer to impeaching speaker

AFP the Maldives with an iron-fist COLOMBO before losing to an opposition News candidate on September 23. Deep South tops agenda as Mahathir visits Thailand THE Maldives opposition Mohamed was one of in brief moved closer Wednesday to Yameen's few remaining loy- AFP as ethnic Malay militants battle possible to end this violence in impeaching the speaker of par- alists. Parliamentary officials BANGKOK the Buddhist-majority state for the south," Mahathir said. liament, a staunch loyalist of said the impeachment motion Malaysia ex-PM, greater autonomy. Resolving the years-long outgoing strongman President would be put to a vote on No- allies to face MALAYSIA'S new leader Ma- The insurgency has seen conflict would be in the best Abdulla Yameen who was de- vember 8, nine days before graft charges hathir Mohamad met his Thai almost 7,000 people–mostly ci- interests for both countries, as feated in last month's election. Yameen's term ends. counterpart on Wednesday in vilians–killed since 2004. well as for the region, Prayut An alliance of opposition Yameen declared a state KUALA Lumpur: Malaysia's his first visit to his northern Mahathir met in the late af- told reporters. parties has collected signa- of emergency, suspended former leader Najib Razak neighbour, pledging his help to ternoon with junta chief Prayut "The dialogue will resume tures from 55 MPs, or roughly the constitution and ordered and two of his allies will face bring peace in Thailand's vio- Chan-O-Cha in Bangkok, telling immediately and Malaysia is two-thirds of sitting lawmak- troops to storm parliament corruption charges Thursday, lence-scarred south. a press conference afterwards the facilitator," Prayut said. ers, for a petition to oust Ab- when Mohamed faced im- as authorities target a grow- Thailand's mainly Muslim that working together to resolve "We both agree that this is dulla Maseeh Mohamed. peachment in February. The ing list of figures linked to the southern region bordering Ma- the conflict was an "opportunity Thailand's domestic problem. The speaker has survived president rounded up his op- scandal-plagued old regime. laysia has been in the grips of to display" the friendship be- Malaysia is willing to help so a number of impeachment ponents and jailed dissidents Najib has already been hit Malaysia’s Prime Minister a low-level but bloody insur- tween the neighbours. "We have that the problems will be solved motions since taking office in before lifting the emergency with 32 charges related to al- Mahathir Mohamad gency for more than a decade, pledged to help in whatever way faster," said Prayut. 2014 under Yameen, who ruled declaration 45 days later. legations he and his cronies plundered state fund 1MDB, and is likely facing a long jail term. The scandal played Philippines to re-open ‘cesspool’ a major part in persuading Philippines rights groups begin probing farmers’ killings voters to oust his coalition Boracay after major clean up at elections in May after six THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION members - and the peasants' The NFSW said the farm- decades in power and elect a MANILA: The Philippines re-opens its crown jewel resort island BANGKOK groups Kilusang Magbubukid ers had been staging "bung- reformist alliance. (AFP) Boracay to holidaymakers on Friday, after a six-month clean up ng Pilipinas (KMP) and Kara- kalan", or collective cultiva- aimed at repairing the damage inflicted by years of unrestrained PHILIPPINE rights groups patan, said they did not trust tion of idle farmland that Convicted Khmer mass tourism. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the said on Wednesday they had authorities to investigate im- they had occupied. Rouge prison island shuttered in April for a major effort to fortify weak infra- begun investigating the kill- partially. Philippine President Rod- chief hospitalised structure and crack down on the rampant overdevelopment that ings of nine farmers who had Their probe "will seek to rigo Duterte on Tuesday can- had left it, what he termed, a "cesspool". occupied part of a sugar plan- not only look into the facts of celled a visit to Sagay City, PHNOM Penh: A Khmer When the government throws open the doors, Boracay will have tation, adding pressure on the the incident, but more impor- where he was scheduled to Rouge-era jailer who was the fewer hotels and restaurants, a cap on the number of visitors and government to better protect tantly, to situate the massacre meet with the families, "due first to be convicted in an on- anti-beach boozing rules aimed at taming its party-hard reputation. land activists. in the context that led to it and to inclement weather," assist- going Cambodian war crimes Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said she hopes the new The National Federation to recommend ways by which ant secretary of presidential tribunal is ill in hospital, a Boracay will be the start of a "culture of sustainable tourism" in the of Sugar Workers (NFSW) - of accountability can be sought," Philippines President communications, Mia Reyes, prison official said Wednes- Philippines, adding other tourist destinations will be next. (AFP) which the slain farmers were the groups said in a statement. Rodrigo Duterte. said in a text message. day. Kaing Guek Eav, better known as Duch, is serving out a life sentence for his role in managing a Phnom Penh detention centre where Glassblowing Afghan craft shattered in war thousands were incarcer- ated, tortured and sent to AFP their deaths in nearby "Killing HERAT, AFGHANISTAN Fields". The "factory of death", as S-21 prison was HUNCHED and shrivelled, Afghan known, was at the heart of glassblower Ghulam Sakhi deftly the security apparatus. (AFP) blows and twirls molten glass into delicate blue and green goblets and Sri Lanka arrests vases -- a craft passed down for navy officer over generations but now at risk of dy- wartime murders ing out. Sakhi is one of the last makers of COLOMBO: Sri Lankan police Herati glassware in the eponymous arrested and charged a sen- western city where the once-thriv- ior naval officer Wednesday ing industry has been shattered by Afghan glassblower Ghulam Sakhi, crafts a glass object at his traditional for the abduction and mur- decades of war, poverty, and cheap glassblowing workshop in Herat province. (AFP) der of two Tamil business- imports. men during the final stages The brick and corrugated iron shards of glass–mixed with copper blowers now recycle bottles and of the island's brutal civil workshop where Sakhi toils only or iron powder to create a blue or broken windows, which are "eas- war.Lieutenant Commander operates a few days a month owing green tint–into a bubbling pot of ier to find". KA Dayananda was taken to the lack of demand for the dis- molten liquid inside the furnace. "It's not going to last another before a magistrate and re- tinctive coloured glassware that is Sakhi sticks an iron blowpipe generation," says Sakhi, whose fam- manded in custody over the more expensive than Chinese-made into the fiery mixture, gently spin- ily have been making Herati glass double murder, which inves- products. ning it like a honey twirler. After for "200 or 300 years". tigators believe took place "People don't value art," says extracting the rod, he swings, blows Decades of war have driven in January 2009. Police said Sakhi, who is in his mid-40s but and rolls the molten glass into away foreign tourists who used the victims, both from the looks much older. He began work- shape before firing it in a kiln. to be drawn to Herat, a city Tamil minority group, were ing with his glassblower father The tools and techniques used steeped in history as a trading kidnapped by naval officers when he was seven. by Sakhi have barely changed in hub on the ancient Silk Road and later killed. (AFP) Sakhi’s eldest son Habibullah generations, although instead of and the 15th century capital of works alongside him, scraping making glass from quartz, glass- the Timurid empire. 08 Thursday, October 25, 2018

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

Democrats Need To Talk About The Caravan What Does The US Owe Democrats are right to demand compassion for the migrants but they can’t just cede Jamal Khashoggi? governance to Trump and do nothing Y one estimate, a caravan of compelling marchers to wait their Under international law, the US constitution and historic precedent some 7,000 migrants from turn at the border. And it involves Central America is marching working with the Border Patrol, law suggest the Trump administration has a responsibility to north through Mexico, heading enforcement and possibly the military temporary US residents, as the Saudi journalist was Bfor the US border. A collision to prepare for a disorderly line num- seems imminent. Thoughtful solu- bering in the thousands. tions are scare. All this can be managed in a logi- HEATHER TIMMONS to “send the FBI” to investigate, that’s not ex- Principles first. The US border cal, thoughtful way — without cheap TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE actly how it works. In these types of incidents and the immigration laws that defend threats of strong-arm tactics. In this where the FBI or the United States may not it are necessary pillars of US sover- regard, Democrats have an opportu- ONALD Trump says that the US has necessarily have jurisdiction, we are prepared eignty. Marching on the US border is nity to remind Trump (not that he will little obligation to investigate and pun- to support our foreign partners if they ask for misguided and dangerous; those who listen) that America has never been ish the perpetrators behind the disap- our assistance and support. And that is – that’s attempt it should understand that it built on a blanket “no.” The country’s pearance of journalist Jamal Khashog- what kind of triggers or initiates the mecha- does not result in automatic admis- strength is derived from the fact that Dgi because it took place in Turkey, and nism for the FBI to provide – whether it’s a sion or asylum. Entry into the US is a it has been home to those in peril. he is not an “American citizen.“ technical support expertise, subject matter ex- privilege, not a right. This does not mean open borders but Khashoggi, a US resident, disappeared after pertise, or things like that, it would require the In response to the march, Presi- a smart and lawful methodology for entering a Saudi embassy in Istanbul two weeks foreign partner to ask for our assistance, and dent Donald Trump has tweeted his determining who should be allowed ago. Turkish authorities say he was tortured and we will provide that. intention to deploy the US military to entry. beheaded by men close to ruling Saudi crown What the US should be doing in any situ- “close our Southern border.” He’s also Democrats can also underscore prince Mohammed bin Salman, sparking inter- ation where an outspoken critic of an au- threatened to halt US aid to the gov- the importance of looking beyond the national outcry against the Saudi government. thoritarian regime goes missing is another ernments concerned as punishment political moment and toward actual “We don’t like it,” Trump has said. Yesterday, question. In the past, US authorities have for failing to block the caravan. remedies. US aid can help stabilise US Treasury secretary Steve Mnuchin joined a sometimes intervened overseas under the flag And in response to the president? Central American countries, giving global boycott of a financial conference in Saudi of democratic American principles, (some- Well, Democrats have been ominously people fewer reasons to flee. US lead- Arabia, as the US awaits the results of a Saudi times while pursuing other goals of their own). silent. This is a mistake — and an ab- ership can call out feckless leaders, and Turkish investigation. Under the Trump administration, the US dication of responsibility. Democrats, who have profited from corruption, Khashoggi was living in the United States has sanctioned and punished governments who are trying to make the case for stolen elections, and been unwilling on an ‘O’ visa, according to his employer the that break international laws and norms. their ascension in the midterm elec- to provide for their citizens. From Washington Post. Also known as the ‘genius’ The 2012 Magnitsky Act requires signatories tions, need to make clear that they this perspective, the Trump admin- visa, the ‘O’ offers individuals of “extraordinary ample, evacuating US citizens from a disaster including the US to respond when a foreign agree with Trump on the need for a istration has failed — by cutting for- ability and achievement” temporary residence overseas, however, it would likely also evacu- power is “responsible for extrajudicial killings, secure border and that they are pre- eign aid and by looking the other way for up to three years. Three of Khashoggi’s chil- ate their non-citizen relatives. However, US torture, or other gross violations of human pared to work with him to ensure that during Honduras’s flawed 2017 vote dren are US citizens, and he is believed to have rights.” It gives the US the power to freeze it remains so. and Guatemala’s attempts to stymie been applying for a legal permanent residence Khashoggi was living in the United States the assets of officials working for that foreign The first step ought to be straight- corruption investigations.It’s plain in the US, also known as a green card. on an ‘O’ visa. Also known as the ‘genius’ power, and bar them from the US. forward. Democrats should call on the that Trump is cynically exploiting Trump has also argued that the billions in After Russia poisoned two with a nerve marchers to turn back, far and away the marchers’ plight, urging his sup- arms sales to the Saudi are ultimately more visa, the ‘O’ offers individuals of “extraor- agent in Britain, the US announced tough sanc- the best solution. In this, they ought porters to “blame the Democrats” for important than Khashoggi’s life. In contrast, dinary ability and achievement” tempo- tions on Russia, citing a US law that requires not to shrink from saying they agree their presence and painting them as a growing, bipartisan group of senators and rary residence for up to three years sanctions on any foreign power using chemical with the president. the party of unconstrained immigra- representatives are calling to investigate the or biological weapons. Dozens of Congressmen In addition, they need answers if tion and criminal chaos. But if this be- disappearance and sanction any high-ranking intelligence agencies do have a clear “duty to asked Trump to do the same on Saudi Arabia, the caravan keeps coming. Apart from nighted tactic serves the Republicans’ Saudis involved. So what kind of justice does warn” any individual, US citizen or not, of any citing the Magnitsky Act. Even Russian presi- supporting the president on the prin- electoral purposes, it will be partly be- the US owe Khashoggi? Yes, temporary resi- known violent threats against them. A 2015 di- dent Vladimir Putin is complaining about the ciple of the border’s integrity — about cause Democrats let it. dents’ protections are limited under US law. rective to the National Security Act, issued by US administration’s failure to act. “Here, they which there should be no disagree- Democrats are right to demand But international law, the US constitution and Director of National Intelligence James Clap- say a murder happened in Istanbul, but no steps ment — the Democrats need to insist compassion for the migrants. But they historic precedent suggest the Trump admin- per, requires the US to give ‘non-US persons’ are taken,” Putin complained recently.“People that the situation be managed in a way will be failing the test of leadership if istration does, in fact, have a responsibility to notice of “impending threats of intentional need to figure out a single approach to these that is consistent with the country’s they seem to say the border doesn’t the missing journalist. killing, serious bodily injury, or kidnapping.” kinds of problems,” he said. laws and best traditions. matter or if they cede the governing The US constitution protects any person An IC element that collects or acquires But the White House, under Trump or his That means processing the march- to Trump. The caravan is coming, and on US soil—no matter what their status—and credible and specific information indicating predecessors, has not consistently acted to ers under the same provisions as ordi- they’ve given no sign that they know US citizens overseas. In 1896, the US Supreme an impending threat of intentional killing, se- defend US principles of free speech and due nary applicants for asylum. It requires what to do. Court ruled that “even an immigrant who had rious bodily injury, or kidnapping directed at process abroad. Even as the Chinese Commu- broken immigration law still had the right a person or group of people (hereafter referred nist Party cracked down on outspoken critics, to make his case to a judge before being ‘de- to as intended victim) shall have a duty to and journalists, and locked up human rights prived of life, liberty, or property.’ “ warn the intended victim or those responsible lawyers in recent years, the Barack Obama ad- US citizens who live or travel overseas can for protecting the intended victim, as appro- ministration pushed for closer ties, to get Bei- expect aid from the US State Department, as priate. The US knew that Khashoggi was a tar- jing onboard with the landmark Paris Climate part of the Vienna Convention on Consular get. US intelligence agents intercepted a plan Change agreement. Reagan maybe have spo- Relations, a 1963 treaty. Lawful permanent to lure Khashoggi back to to the US, the Wash- ken eloquently about the US’s responsibility to residents (LPR), or green card holders “gener- ington Post reported October 10. An unnamed spread democracy overseas, but his adminis- ally are not entitled to emergency and protec- National Security Agency official also told the tration covertly sold arms to Iran. tive services provided by the US Government,” Observer’s John Schindler that US intelligence Nonetheless, Khashoggi’s case is incit- the US statue says, except “when an LPR ap- had learned that Riyadh “had something un- ing Republican congressmen and Trump- plicant has exceptionally close and strong ties pleasant in store for Khashoggi,” at least a day supporting media alike to openly break with to the United States, and overriding humani- before Khashoggi went to the embassy in Istan- Trump. As radio host John Fredericks recently tarian and compassionate grounds exist.” bul. The “threat warning was communicated to said about Khashoggi, “he’s a human being.” What exactly constitutes exceptional close the White House through official intelligence Right now, Trump could be putting sanc- and strong ties, or humanitarian grounds is channels,” Schindler writes, but it’s not clear tions on the Saudi royal family, freezing their decided on a “case by case basis,” a State De- whether Khashoggi ever received the warning. assets in the US and restricting their travel, partment official told Quartz. The Office of the Director of National In- said Sarah Margon, the Washington, DC head But someone holding a temporary work- telligence has refused to comment on why of Human Rights Watch. Furthermore, the er’s visa, like an O-Visa, isn’t technically en- Khashoggi was not warned. US should “make it very clear there will be titled to US consular protection. If they were The FBI often investigates the murders of no arms sale until there is a plan of account- travelling abroad and needed assistance, they US citizens overseas, or deaths in cases of ter- ability,” she said. For the moment, the Trump would be directed to the embassy of their own rorism that occur on US or foreign soil. While administration has leverage, she said, but it’s Tribune News Service citizenship. In cases when the US is, for ex- reporters have been asking Trump if he plans squandering it. To Prevent Loneliness, Start In The Classroom Teaching preventative skills to combat loneliness could help create future generations that are healthier and more socially connected ASHLEY FETTERS religious-participation rates are also drop- students the health risks associated with perspectives to foster empathy and quell classroom setting. TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE ping, which are both risk factors for social loneliness. “Recognising that it’s something alienation among diverse groups of stu- One big critique of incorporating so- isolation and loneliness. And the preva- that we need to take seriously for our health dents. Some schools have already taken cial education into the school day is that TARTING in September of 2020, lence of loneliness seems to be especially is a primary and critical step,” she says. measures outside of classrooms to encour- it could take away time and resources that schoolchildren across the United acute among young adults: One study last Holt-Lunstad advocates for a sort of age social support between students, like are currently used for other prevention Kingdom will learn from their year found thatAmericans between the ‘social education’ that would be integrated instituting a “buddy bench,” where kids programmes, like those that target sub- teachers how to fend off loneliness. ages of 21 and 30 reported feeling lonely into existing health-education curricula to can sit during recess or lunch to indicate stance abuse, suicide, and bullying. But, as S In January, British Prime Min- for twice as many days as adults between teach students how to build and maintain that they could use a friend. Holt-Lunstad told me, loneliness is a risk ister Theresa May appointed the first ‘min- ages 50 and 70, despite having larger so- friendships and relationships. Learning But Holt-Lunstad believes that loneli- factor for those behaviours. “Addressing ister of loneliness’. Her administration cial networks. The health consequences of how to provide the kind of help and sup- ness-prevention education should not be social isolation, loneliness, social discon- released a 84-page plan detailing the spe- loneliness can be severe: Studies suggest port a friend or partner feels they need is limited to teaching students how to sup- nection helps us to address those other is- cific actions it will take to curb loneliness chronic loneliness is linked to a variety of an invaluable social skill that can be taught port others. She also believes that kids sues, too,” she says. across the country, including measures health issues, like decreased immunity to in the classroom, she adds. For example, should learn early in life how to reframe What’s most crucial in the develop- that will be enacted in schools. Starting in viral infections, poor sleep, and cardiovas- when a broke friend asks for money but in- their own negative responses to social sit- ment of a school loneliness-prevention primary school, students will have manda- cular issues like hypertension. stead receives a lecture on financial man- uations. “We’ve all had a situation where programme, though, is taking the time to tory lessons in “relationships education,” Loneliness and social isolation, it’s agement, she isn’t likely to feel she’s been you text someone and they don't respond develop a curriculum that works. Some and such lessons will also be incorporated worth noting, are often used interchange- supported in the way she needs. right away,” she says. “Instead of assuming school programmes implemented in re- into sex-ed classes in high school. ably, but they’re two distinct concepts. Of course, Holt-Lunstad isn’t the first they’re snubbing you, they’re blowing you cent decades haven’t been all that success- The Brigham Young University psy- Loneliness is a feeling that may or may not to wish students learned more social-sup- off, all of these kinds of negative things that ful. As loneliness remains a troubling and chologist Julianne Holt-Lunstad, one of the depend on how many meaningful confi- port and empathy skills during the school could in turn lead you to respond with nas- pervasive problem in America and around foremost scholars on loneliness in the Unit- dants they have in their life—some people day. Since as far back as 1976, research- ty comments or become irritated, which is the world, teaching preventative skills to ed States, warns the US has a significant, feel lonely or suffer from chronic loneli- ers have recommended social education not going to elicit the sort of friendly re- students could help create future genera- largely unaddressed loneliness problem of ness despite not being socially isolated. as a way to teach teens how to foster and sponse you want,” she says, “reframe it as, tions that are healthier and more socially its own—and that schools desperately need Still, social isolation is a leading contribu- maintain healthy relationships. In 2000, ‘Perhaps they’re driving.’ ‘Perhaps they’re connected. And just as schools have im- to follow the UK’s lead and incorporate pre- tor to loneliness. the academic E Wayne Ross took a differ- in a meeting.’ If you’re interpreting oth- plemented exercise, substance-abuse, and ventative measures into their lessons. The ideal school curriculum for teach- ent approach when he wrote for Theory ers’ social signals as negative, how you be- nutrition programmes into their curricula Indeed, according to a recent report by ing loneliness prevention, Holt-Lunstad & Research in Social Education that indi- have towards them is more likely to mirror to help kids become active, healthy adults, the healthcare company Cigna, nearly half says, would target social isolation as well vidual teachers, particularly social-studies that.” The existing strategies for helping Holt-Lunstad says, loneliness prevention of adults in the US reported sometimes or as the cognitive processes that make people teachers, should take care to teach history people repackage their thoughts in a more courses could help ensure they grow into always feeling alone. Marriage rates and feel more lonely—while, of course, teaching and civics from the perspective of multiple positive way could be easily adapted for a empathetic, socially connected ones, too.

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News Delhi braces for ‘deadly cocktail’ of pollution as air quality slides in brief REUTERS official - speaking on con- it will be a very big achieve- and clamp down on garbage NEW DELHI dition of anonymity due to ment." burning. Burundi govt to the sensitivity of the situa- On Wednesday, air quali- Despite pressure from miss last round of INDIA'S capital is set for a tion - said air quality would ty in Delhi hit the "very poor" health experts, the govern- crisis dialogue "deadly cocktail" of pollution continue to worsen around level at more than half of its ment this year held off on a in coming weeks, a senior Diwali, which falls on Nov. 7. monitoring stations, accord- wholesale ban on fireworks ARUSHA: Burundi's govern- government official said, as Pollution levels will be ing to the government's Cen- and has faced criticism for ment said on Wednesday it air quality in the New Delhi exacerbated as farmers in tral Pollution Control Board failing to prevent farmers in would miss a last round of area plummeted on Wednes- areas close to Delhi burn - the worst set of readings states neighbouring Delhi crisis talks in Tanzania that day, alarming doctors and crop residue in preparation since a dust storm hit the city from burning stubble. aimed to set up elections environmentalists. for new planting and people in June. To curb pollution levels for 2020. "Since October The federal government let off fireworks to mark the Late last year, Delhi and around Diwali, the country's is a month of mourning in official blamed the deteriora- Hindu festival. a large part of northern India top court on Tuesday only al- Burundi, the government has tion in air quality to a "very "We are heading into a were covered in a toxic smog lowed the use of "green" fire- suggested that talks sched- poor" level across much of deadly cocktail with Diwali from burning crop waste crackers, but it was unclear uled for October 24 be de- the city on a fall in temper- and peak stubble burning and the countless firecrack- how the rule will be enforced layed," an official tweet said. ature and lighter wind, as time," the official said. The haze of air pollution hangs in the air over golfers walking through ers let off for Diwali, forcing or whether there was such a It referred to the murders of both seasonal changes allow "If we come back into the the course during a practice session ahead of an Asian Tour event in authorities to shut power thing as an environmentally prince Louis Rwagasore on pollution to accumulate. The 'poor' category of pollution, New Delhi, on Wednesday. (AFP) stations, ban construction safe firework. October 13, 1961, and Mel- chior Ndadaye, the country's first democratically elected president, on October 21, 1993. (AFP) PM Modi hailed over Release of Japan journalist held in India fires federal Seoul Peace Prize win Syria confirmed TOKYO: Japan and Turkey IANS have confirmed that a man NEW DELHI freed by militants is a Japa- nese journalist kidnapped investigators over BJP President Amit Shah on in Syria three years ago. Wednesday joined several Un- Japanese Foreign Minister ion Ministers and Chief Min- Taro Kono told reporters on isters in hailing Prime Minis- Wednesday the freed man ter Narendra Modi, who was had been identified as Jum- named the recipient of the pei Yasuda, who was now corruption dispute 2018 Seoul Peace Prize. in an immigration facility in "The world is taking note Indian PM Narendra Modi. the Turkish city of Antakya. of Prime Minister Narendra Yasuda's health condition Modi's leadership on key issues ruption and social integration "seems to be good," he Both Alok Verma, the CBI director and his second-in-command Rakesh that face humanity and are ap- efforts, the award committee said. "I would like to have preciating his leadership skills. noted. him return home as early Asthana levelled ‘grave allegations of corruption’ against one another Through 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Shah said that he was as possible," the minister Vikas', Modi is at the forefront glad that the award commit- added. (DPA) of building a better tomorrow tee took note of 'Modinomics', for the world," Shah said. which aims to further a spirit of PhD scholar killed Modi was awarded the equality and empowerment for as tension brews Seoul Peace Prize in recogni- all sections of society. in Kashmir tion of his dedication to im- Several Ministers includ- proving international coopera- ing Railway Minister Piyush SRINAGAR: Clashes broke tion, raising global economic Goyal, Human Resource De- out in Indian-administered growth, accelerating the hu- velopment Minister Prakash Kashmir’s Anantnag on man development of the people Javadekar, Textile Minister Wednesday after reports of of India by fostering economic Smriti Irani and Minister of a PhD scholar being killed growth in the world's fastest- Information and Broadcasting in a shootout even as the growing large economy and (Independent Charge) Rajyar- authorities continued to face furthering the development of vardhan Rathore took to Twit- protests against Sunday's democracy through anti-cor- ter to congratulate Modi. civilian deaths in Kulgam. Sabzar Sofi, was killed along with his associate Asif Ahmed in Nowgam earlier in the day. Israel Aerospace wins $777 mn Skirmishes broke out in the city outskirts as stone pelting India contract for missile defence youths attacked the security forces forcing schools and REUTERS Barak 8 over the past few years colleges to shut down in the TEL AVIV total over $6 billion, IAI said. Srinagar district. (IANS) "IAI's partnership with In- STATE-OWNED Israel Aero- dia dates many years back and Withdraw new dam space Industries (IAI) has won has culminated in joint system recommendation, an additional, $777 million development and production," says Palaniswami contract to supply LRSAM air IAI Chief Executive Officer and missile defence systems to Nimrod Sheffer said. "India is CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief seven ships in the Indian navy, a major market for IAI and we Minister K Palaniswami on the company said on Wednes- plan to ... reinforce our posi- Wednesday urged the Prime day. tioning in India, also in view of Minister to direct the Ministry The contract is with India's increasing competition." of Environment to withdraw state-owned Bharat Electron- Israel's and India's leaders the recommendation to ics Ltd (BEL), which is the have pledged to deepen ties grant terms of reference main contractor in the project, and the countries have been for environmental impact IAI said. increasing cooperation in assessment for a new dam The LRSAM, part of the fields like agriculture and ad- by Kerala at Mullaperiyar. In Barak 8 family, is an air and vanced technologies. Israel is a letter to Modi, Palaniswami missile defence system used also emerging as one of India's said, "In the construction of India’s Finance Minister Arun Jaitley speaks at a press conference with regard to the developments in the CBI infighting.(EPA-EFE) by Israel's navy as well as In- biggest suppliers of weapons, a new dam, there has to be dia's navy, air and land forces. alongside the United States an agreement between the AFP CBI mess because of PM’s desperate in standing down both men, With this deal, sales of the and long-term partner Russia. two sides. The offer made by NEW DELHI attempt to cover-up Rafale: Congress also quashed Verma's inquiry Kerala cannot be thrust upon into alleged corruption involv- Tamil Nadu," Palaniswami PRIME Minister Narendra MUMBAI: The opposition Congress on Wednesday launched a ing his deputy and ordered quoted the court order. (IANS) Modi's government Wednes- sharp attack on Prime Minister Modi accusing him of "a des- investigators to stand down. Six killed in India’s Kutch, day removed the chief of India's perate cover-up attempt" over the Rafale deal and pushing the The head of that unit was trans- federal investigation agency country's premier probe agency, the CBI, into complete disarray. ferred to a post in the Andaman security tight amid tension and his deputy after months of Speaking to mediapersons here, Congress national spokesper- Islands –a remote Indian terri- infighting that saw the pair ac- son Randeep Singh Surjewala said: tory in its seas to the east. IANS Anjar, while Gandhidham Nigeria looks to cusing each other of corruption. "A scared and panic-stricken PMO forced the CBI Director to go Verma has appealed his dis- GANDHINAGAR and Bhachau are being over- Alok Verma, the director of on leave at 2 a.m. and transferred a dozen officers, to frantically missal at the Supreme Court, seen by a deputy superintend- curb ‘exponential’ the Central Bureau of Investi- bury the corruption track. This is the infamous 'Modi Made Gujarat which will hear his appeal Fri- SIX people were killed in a ent of police and his team. gation (CBI), and his second- Model' for cloak-and-dagger mugging of CBI to stifle, subjugate and day. The court has in the past clash that broke out between "Besides this, Additional population growth in-command Rakesh Asthana suppress India's premier investigative agency." described the CBI–the Indian two OBC communities in Director General of Police were relieved of duty pending Meanwhile, Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday equivalent of the FBI–as a Chasra village in Mundra (ADGP) (Law & Order) AFP inquiry, the government said accused PM Modi of shunting out the CBI Director because he was "caged parrot", one constrained taluka (tehsil) late on Tuesday Sanjay Shrivastav has been ABUJA in a statement. Both men had “pointing fingers” at the controversial Rafale deal. “Do you know what in its inquiries by the ruling par- night, police said today, add- rushed to Bhuj (district head- levelled "grave allegations of the ‘Chowkidar’ did last night? He (Modi) removed the CBI Director ty of the day. ing security has been beefed quarters of Kutch)," he said. NIGERIA'S finance minister corruption" against one an- because he had called for the files of Rafale deal,” Rahul said in Jhala- India's Finance Minister up in the desert district of The minister said the has said the government is other, risking a "potential loss war, the home turf of Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje. (IANS) Arun Jaitley rebuffed sug- Kutch. cause of the clashes was looking at ways to limit its of credibility and reputation" to gestions the government had Minister of State for some old election-related "exponential" population the agency. fusing to hand over documents bribes to stymie a probe into an acted in self interest. "The CBI Home Pradeepsinh Jadeja rivalry. Jadeja added, "Due growth, describing it as a The government took the as part of a government inquiry exporter facing charges of mon- is our premier investigative said on Wednesday that one to the prompt police action, "great challenge" to pros- unusual step of intervening into misconduct. ey laundering and tax evasion. agency. And the maintenance company each of the State Re- the situation has been in perity. because of "extraordinary and Verma last week launched Asthana had already accused of its institutional integrity is serve Police Force (SRPF) has control at Chasra village in Speaking on the sidelines unprecedented circumstances" a bribery investigation into his boss of taking kickbacks in absolutely essential," he told been deployed at Mundra and Kutch district.” of an economic summit on at the CBI, including Verma re- Asthana, accusing him of taking the same case. The government, reporters in New Delhi. Tuesday, finance minister Za- inab Ahmed said the govern- ment has identified Nigeria's population boom as an area of concern. Consultations are under Women urge Nigeria to revamp ‘prehistoric’ politics way with traditional stake- holders who have in the past AFP chy. "There is this condescen- ranks 180th out of 190 coun- only 31 women were running opposed controlling fertil- LAGOS sion to a woman's candidacy," tries for women's representa- for parliament for the ruling All ity on moral and religious she said. "They'll tell you, 'Oh, tion in politics, according to a Progressives Congress (APC) grounds. WHEN Ndi Kato decided to run wow! Cute, we're happy to see a 2017 UN report. Women make and main opposition Peoples "We hope that with their for office in Nigeria, she found beautiful woman but you're not up just 5.8 per cent of the minis- Democratic Party (PDP). support, we will get to a point few models for young women going to win'." ters in President Muhammadu High fees for nomination where we can come out with who wanted to be in politics. On the campaign trail, Buhari's 36-member cabinet. forms have been seen as a the policy that limits the "Women said, 'Don't get Kato was often the only wom- In parliament, just seven factor, even though the APC number of children that a excited, the system will isolate an in the room and said when out of the 109 members of the offered a half-price discount mother can have because that you, you're a token'," Kato, 29, she did speak up she was "hep- upper chamber, the Senate, for female prospective candi- is important for sustaining said. "The future didn't look so eated"–her suggestions were are female. In the lower House dates and the PDP made ap- our growth," said Ahmed. bright." ignored until a man said it and of Assembly, women hold 19 of plications free. Ahmed appeared to back- But she wanted to make was praised. Nigeria ranks 180th out of 190 countries for women’s representation the 360 seats. Poor female represen- track on Wednesday after a difference and in February She looked on as her male in politics, according to a 2017 UN report (AFP) Those numbers are not ex- tation in Nigerian politics criticism of the proposed kicked off her campaign for counterparts across the coun- pected to change dramatically stands at odds with the situa- plan, writing on Twitter that the House of Assembly in the try received generous dona- best efforts, she didn't make it populous nation and leading oil as presidential, parliamentary tion elsewhere in Africa, nota- the government was not northern state of Kaduna. tions from political party through the party primaries. producer, home to more than and state elections approach in bly Rwanda, where more than pushing for a cap on child- From there, it was a con- elders that helped them secure Kato's experience is far from 190 million people. four months' time. Last week, 60 percent of parliamentary birth but "child spacing". stant battle against the patriar- their candidacies. Despite her an isolated case in Africa's most The West African giant the Daily Trust newspaper said deputies are women. 10 Thursday, October 25, 2018 Gulf / Middle East

Scribe’s murder Turkey will not let Khashoggi’s unthinkable ‘without US backing’: Iran killers escape justice: Erdogan AFP TEHRAN

SAUDI journalist Jamal From those who ordered the killing to those who carried it out will face law: Turkish president Khashoggi's "heinous murder" would have been unthinkable "without US backing," Iranian REUTERS Pompeo said in an inter- President Hassan Rouhani ISTANBUL nal email sent widely to US said on Wednesday. State Department employ- "I don't think that any coun- TURKEY'S president in- ees. try would dare do such a thing sisted on Wednesday his “We are already seeing without US backing," Rouhani country would not allow steps from Saudi Arabia re- said in remarks to cabinet those responsible for Jamal flecting serious accountabil- broadcast on state television. Khashoggi's killing to avoid ity, but we won’t be satisfied justice, keeping up pressure until we get perfect clarity on Riyadh amid global scep- on exactly what transpired,” ticism over varying Saudi Pompeo said in a “Miles with accounts of the prominent Mike” email sent to depart- journalist's death. ment employees on Tuesday "We are determined not evening and reviewed by Re- to allow a cover-up of this uters on Wednesday. murder and to make sure In the email, which de- all those responsible - from scribed his trip to Saudi Ara- those who ordered it to those bia and Turkey last week, who carried it out - will not Pompeo said the purpose of be allowed to avoid justice," his visit to the oil-exporting Turkey's President Tayyip Gulf monarchy was “to im- Erdogan said in a speech in press upon Saudi Arabia’s Ankara. leadership the importance of He said some people were determining what happened uncomfortable with him to Jamal Khashoggi.” sharing evidence in a speech Meanwhile, Turkish in- on Tuesday about a killing vestigators were due to be- I don’t think that any stirring global outrage. gin the search of a well in the country would dare do such He added: "We will con- garden of the Saudi consul a thing without US backing. tinue to share new evidence general’s residence in Istan- it would be unthinkable transparently with our coun- bul on Wednesday, broad- terparts to enlighten the dark caster NTV said, after Saudi that in this day and age sides of this murder." officials had earlier refused we would witness such an On Tuesday Erdogan to allow them to search. organised felony urged Riyadh to search "from Turkey’s investigation top to bottom" to uncover into the killing of journalist President Hassan Rouhani those behind the death of the Jamal Khashoggi on Oct.2 veteran Saudi journalist in has been at times delayed Rouhani said that before the Saudi consulate in Istan- by Saudi officials, who have Khashoggi's murder "it would bul on Oct. 2. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan waves before addressing the parliament in Ankara, on Tuesday. (EPA-EFE) appeared reluctant to grant have been unthinkable that in CIA Director Gina Haspel, authorities permission to this day and age we would wit- in Turkey to investigate the man, who has painted him- Crown prince may be behind Khashoggi killing: Trump search places considered ness such an organised felony. death of Khashoggi, has self as a reformer, has any Saudi territory. "It is extremely significant sought to hear the purported culpability in the killing, a ISTANBUL: US President Donald Trump said Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince bore ultimate responsibil- The state-run Anadolu that an institution planned audio recording of his torture possibility raised by several ity for the operation that led to Jamal Khashoggi’s killing, and Turkish police were allowed to extend news agency initially said such a heinous murder. and murder, four sources fa- US lawmakers. their probe at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. In his toughest comments yet, Trump told the Wall Saudi officials had refused "This heinous murder miliar with her mission told Meanwhile US said that Street Journal he wanted to believe Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman when he said that lower to allow police to search the further revealed the nature Reuters. it wants perfect clarity on level officials were to blame for the killing at the Saudi mission. But he suggested responsibility lay well in the garden of the con- of Saudis, their kingdom and For Saudi Arabia's allies, what happened in the death higher up: “Well, the prince is running things over there more so at this stage. He’s running things sul’s residence. NTV later that young man who is seek- the question will be wheth- of prominent Saudi jour- and so if anybody were going to be, it would be him.” His comments heaped pressure on his close said that had been given per- ing fame and murdering in- er they believe that Crown nalist Jamal Khashoggi, ally amid a global outcry over the journalist’s death. (REUTERS) mission and would conduct nocent people," Sadegh Amoli Prince Mohammed bin Sal- US Secretary of State Mike inspections on Wednesday. Larijani was quoted.

Sunni Arab group pulls out of Iraqi US, UK revoke visas of men linked to scribe’s killing, France threatens sanctions government talks AGENCIES closure of Khashoggi’s death scribed his trip to Saudi Arabia nalist Jamal Khashoggi, Prime Asked whether she will join Macron spoke by telephone to ERBIL: A Sunni Arab parliamenta- WASHINGTON/LONDON in the Saudi consulate in Tur- and Turkey last week, Pompeo Minister Theresa May said on German Chancellor Angela the kingdom’s King Salman. ry bloc has pulled out of talks on key’s Istanbul, Time reported. said the purpose of his visit to Wednesday. Merkel’s decision to suspend The French president “in- forming Iraq's next government, In its first, careful steps toward "We are already seeing the oil-exporting Gulf monar- “The Home Secretary is arms sales to Riyadh, May in- formed (King Salman) of his its leader said on Wednesday, un- punishing the Saudis involved steps from Saudi Arabia re- chy was “to impress upon Saudi taking action against all sus- sisted that Britain’s defence ex- profound indignation at the derscoring the difficulties faced in the death of dissident jour- flecting serious accountability, Arabia’s leadership the impor- pects to prevent them entering port controls were “among the crime and demanded that by Prime Minister-designate nalist Jamal Khashoggi, the US but we won't be satisfied until tance of determining what hap- the UK. strictest in the world”. all possible light be shone on Adel Abdul Mahdi as he seeks administration has revoked 21 we get perfect clarity on exactly pened to Jamal Khashoggi.” If these individuals cur- Meanwhile, France is ready the circumstances that led to consensus over his cabinet. visas of Riyadh men linked to what transpired," Pompeo said Khashoggi, disappeared af- rently have visas, those visas to support “international sanc- this drama” which many have The decision by the Qarar the murder, Secretary of State in a "Miles with Mike" email ter visiting the Saudi consulate will be revoked today,” May tions” against those respon- blamed on Crown Prince (Decision) Alliance could prolong Mike Pompeo has said. sent to department employees in Istanbul on Oct. 2. told a session of parliament. sible for the murder of Saudi Mohammed bin Salman, the uncertainty in Iraq, which is It was the first concrete on Tuesday evening and re- Also, Britain will revoke the Britain’s actions follow a journalist Jamal Khashoggi, king’s son and Saudi Arabia’s still in the process of forming a step by the Donald Trump viewed by Reuters on Wednes- visas of Saudi Arabian suspects similar move made on Tues- the Elysee Palace said Wednes- de-facto leader, the palace government five months since a administration after the dis- day. In the email, which de- involved in the murder of jour- day by the United States. day after President Emmanuel said in a statement. parliamentary election. Party leader Osama al-Nujaifi, a former parliament speaker, told local media his bloc -- which Israeli troops kill won 14 seats in May's elec- Israel strikes Gaza over ‘arson balloons’ Palestinian man Air strikes kill at least 16 in tion -- had abandoned the talks in West Bank raid because ministries had been AFP Yemen’s Hodeidah: Medics awarded to only "one bloc" rep- JERUSALEM RAMALLAH: Israeli troops resenting the sect. (REUTERS) killed a Palestinian man and REUTERS km (40 miles) south of Ho- ISRAEL'S air force on wounded three others during a DUBAI deidah city, said nine other Wednesday struck a posi- raid in a village in the occu- people were also wounded in tion in the Gaza Strip used pied West Bank on Wednes- AT least 16 people were killed the air strike. Libya hopes to launch incendiary bal- day, a Palestinian medical of- on Wednesday in an air strike Houthi media said 19 were loons into Israeli territory, ficial said. The Israeli military that hit a group of farmers in killed and 10 were wounded Benghazi oil the military said. said troops used live fire and a vegetable market in Yemen's in the same area. Residents Palestinians in the be- "riot dispersal measures" Hodeidah province, medical said violent clashes erupted conference sieged coastal territory have after about 50 Palestinians workers and residents said. in the southern outskirts of for months been launching Friends and relatives of 17-year-old Muntaser Mohammed al-Baz, threw rocks at them during A Saudi-led coalition that Hodeidah, a port city that pro- will mend rifts kites and balloons, equipped mourn during his funeral in Gaza Strip, on Wednesday. (AFP) an operation in the village intervened in Yemen's war in government forces have been with rudimentary incendi- of Taamun. The dead man 2015 has conducted frequent trying to capture from the REUTERS ary devices, towards Israeli causing hundreds of thou- late March, labelled the was identified as Mohammed air strikes targeting the Iran- Houthis since the renewal of BENGHAZI, LIBYA farmland. sands of dollars worth of "Great March of Return", call- Basharat, a 22-year-old univer- aligned Houthi group and has an offensive in September. Hundreds of fires have damage. ing for Palestinian refugees to sity student who was shot in often hit civilians, although it A spokesman for the Sau- LIBYA held a rare oil con- resulted, destroying large That has coincided with return to their former homes the chest, the medical official denies doing so intentionally. di-led coalition, Colonel Turki ference in the eastern city areas of Israeli crops and mass demonstrations since inside what is now Israel. said. (REUTERS) Medics and residents al-Malki, said the alliance is of Benghazi on Wednesday in Bayt al-Faqih, a town 70 investigating the incident. as its state oil firm NOC reached out to a region home to a parallel govern- ment backing a rival oil firm. The "Benghazi Oil and Gas Exhibition and Forum" UN envoy talks new constitution with Syria FM is the first international business conference in Lib- AFP intense exchange of opinions without any foreign interfer- ya's second-largest city since DAMASCUS concerning the constitutional Interference ence," he told de Mistura, ac- 2014 when it turned into a committee and the political cording to SANA. battlefield. OUTGOING UN envoy process in general," de Mistura O State news agency SANA The envoy travelled to Da- Forces of Khalifa Haftar Staffan de Mistura met with said after the meeting. said de Mistura and mascus at the invitation of declared victory in July 2017 Syria's top diplomat in Da- He described the meeting Muallem discussed the Syrian authorities and would over Islamists, ending four mascus on Wednesday, the as "long" but did not provide envoy’s efforts to “activate stay for a "couple of days", ac- years of fighting that de- UN and state media said, to any information on progress the political process and cording to the United Nations, stroyed parts of the port city. try to make progress on a made or whether he was stay- form a committee to which did not say whether he Hotels and Benghazi air- post-war constitution. ing on in Damascus. discuss the constitution” would also meet President port have reopened but sev- De Mistura announced State news agency SANA Bashar al-Assad. eral bombings killed dozens last week he would step down said de Mistura and Muallem Muallem stressed creating Syria's conflict erupted in of people this year, forcing at the end of November, but discussed the envoy's efforts to a new constitution must be 2011 with protests against As- organisers to postpone the said he would first travel to "activate the political process Syrian-led and shunned sad's rule but quickly evolved conference until security the Syrian capital to seek the and form a committee to dis- into a brutal war that has killed had improved. government's approval of a cuss the constitution". “any foreign interference” more than 360,000 people. "Benghazi city will play UN-backed constitutional Muallem stressed that UN-led efforts at halting a prominent and important committee. creating a new constitution the violence have brought role for the oil and gas sector The Italian-Swedish dip- must be a Syrian-led process and ownership. The constitu- little respite and have been in the region and probably lomat met Foreign Minister and shunned "any foreign in- tion, and everything related overshadowed by a compet- the world," NOC Chairman Walid Muallem but without terference". to it, is purely a matter of sov- ing diplomatic track led by Mustafa Sanalla said. making any apparent progress. "This entire process must ereignty that will be decided regime allies Russia and Iran UN envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura leaves a hotel in the Syrian "We had a very frank and very be under Syrian leadership by the Syrian people itself and rebel backer Turkey. capital Damascus, on Wednesday. (AFP) Europe / Americas Thursday, October 25, 2018 11 Ex-US Europe Explosives sent to Obama, Clinton, commander warns of likely ‘war with China’ CNN and some top Trump critics AFP WARSAW Secret Service intercepts the suspicious packages two weeks before nationwide midterm elections THE former commander of US Army forces in Europe warned AFP on Wednesday of a "very NEW YORK strong likelihood" of an armed conflict between his country PIPE bombs were sent to and China in the Pacific. Barack Obama, other top "I think in 15 years, it's Democrats and CNN -- all hate Bomb scare not inevitable, but it is a very figures for backers of President strong likelihood that we will Donald Trump -- in a coordi- The spree of bomb alerts was be at war with China," recently nated "effort to terrorise" days kicked off on Monday with a retired US Lieutenant General before polarising US elections, device found at the New York Ben Hodges told defence ex- officials said on Wednesday. home of billionaire liberal perts meeting at the Warsaw Hillary Clinton was among donor George Soros Security Forum in the Polish some of America's most high- capital on Wednesday. profile Democrats targeted Hodges served as US Army with the country bitterly divid- commander in Europe until ed ahead of November 6 elec- last year and is now a strategic tions seen as a referendum on studies expert at the Washing- the Republican Trump. ton-based Centre for Europe- CNN is well known for its an Policy Analysis (CEPA). robust coverage of the Trump Troubled US administration and is routine- You’re going to ly condemned by the presi- Hillary Clinton thanked the see us continue dent, who succeeded Obama Secret Service for intercepting and defeated Clinton in 2016. the package and raised to invest in Europe, Signs at his rallies condemn concerns about what she called continue to train, to the network. a ‘troubling time’ in America practise rotational forces The spree of bomb alerts was kicked off on Monday with for the eventuality that in a device found at the New York The Secret Service recov- ten or 15 years we’re home of billionaire liberal do- ered the package addressed nor George Soros. "So far the to Clinton at the home she going to be having to devices have been what appear shares with her husband, fight in the Pacific to be pipe bombs," said FBI former president Bill Clinton, agent Bryan Paarmann. in Chappaqua, north of Man- Retired US Lieutenant General "It appears that an indi- hattan on Tuesday, as well as Ben Hodges vidual or individuals sent out a second package addressed to multiple similar packages," he the Obama residence in Wash- "The United States does added, in what appeared to be ington on Wednesday. not have the capacity to do a coordinated effort. Clinton, speaking in Mi- everything it has to do in Eu- Another suspicious device A Police bomb sniffing dog is deployed outside of the Time Warner Center after an explosive device was found on Wednesday. (AFP) ami, thanked the Secret Serv- rope and in the Pacific to deal was sent to the Manhattan ice for intercepting the pack- with the Chinese threat," he office of New York's Demo- condemned the attempted at- agree wholeheartedly!" age and raised concerns about said, also describing the US cratic state Governor Andrew tacks. "These terrorising acts Trump promises thorough investigation CNN evacuated its New what she called a "troubling commitment to NATO as "un- Cuomo. are despicable, and anyone re- WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that York bureau on Wednesday time" in America. shakeable". In Florida, police also sponsible will be held account- threats of political violence have no place in the United States, after the pipe bomb together "It's a time of deep divi- Running from October investigated a suspicious able to the fullest extent of promising a full investigation into suspicious packages that were with an envelope containing sions, and we have to do eve- 24-November 7, the Trident package near the office of a the law," said Press Secretary mailed to prominent Democrats and others. white powder was found in the rything we can to bring our Juncture 18 exercise in Norway Democrat lawmaker, Debbie Sarah Sanders, adding that "The full weight of our government is being deployed to conduct mailroom. A bomb squad se- country together," she said. will draw in 45,000-50,000 Wasserman Schultz. Trump and his administration this investigation and bring those responsible for these despicable cured the device and removed In New York, Mayor Bill de troops -- the biggest move- In California, suspicious were "monitoring closely." acts to justice. We will spare no resources or expense in this ef- it for investigation, police said. Blasio condemned "an effort ment of NATO personnel and packages provoked a false Trump himself confined fort," Trump, a Republican, said at an event on opioid abuse. The packaging was ad- to terrorise" as he and fellow vehicles since the Cold War. alarm at the offices of rising his remarks to retweeting "In these times, we have to unify, we have to come together, dressed care of CNN to former Democrat Cuomo appealed to "It's in the American inter- Democratic star, US Senator a condemnation from Vice and send one very clear, strong, unmistakable message that acts CIA director John Brennan, all elected officials, including a est -- and the American lead- Kamala Harris. President Mike Pence against or threats of political violence of any kind have no place in the who has worked as a television veiled reference to the US pres- ership knows that -- to have The White House swiftly the "cowardly" acts, adding: "I United States of America." (REUTERS) analyst but not for the channel. ident, to tone down rhetoric. a very strong European pil- lar. Even if not one European country is spending a euro on its own defence, stability and News security in Europe is in the Spain PM defends selling arms to Saudi despite journalist’s death interest of the United States," in brief Hodges later told AFP on the AFP fence of the interests of Spain, Spain’s state-owned ship- tions in December. Catalan separatist parties margins of the security forum. MADRID of jobs in strategic sectors in builder Navantia in July Sanchez said he shared the and far-left party Podemos, "The president (Donald German govt areas badly affected by the "dismay and condemnation" whose support Sanchez's mi- Trump) knows that, Defence moves to head off SPAIN’S Socialist prime min- drama that is unemployment," signed a deal worth 1.8 of international public opinion nority government depends Secretary (James) Mattis city diesel bans ister defended on Wednesday Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez billion euros ($2 bn) to regarding the "horrible assas- on, have called on the govern- knows that, so you're going to arms deliveries to Saudi Ara- told parliament. supply Saudi Arabia with sination" of Saudi journalist ment to suspend Spain's arms see us continue to invest here BERLIN: The German gov- bia despite an outcry over the Spain's state-owned ship- five navy ships Jamal Khashoggi at the king- sales to Saudi Arabi in protest in Europe, continue to train, ernment stepped up efforts murder of a Saudi journalist, builder Navantia in July dom's consulate in Istanbul. against Khashoggi's murder. to practise rotational forces on Wednesday to thwart saying it was in the country's signed a deal worth 1.8 billion in the southern region of An- But the "seriousness of Sanchez's government as well as permanently assign court-ordered diesel bans "interests" to keep selling mili- euros ($2.0 billion) to supply dalusia, a socialist bastion these horrible events which I came under fire in September forces for the eventuality that over high pollution levels in tary hardware to the kingdom. oil-rich Saudi Arabia with five which has one of Spain's high- unequivocally condemn can not after it decided to go ahead in ten or 15 years we're going urban centres, as voter an- "If you ask me where I navy ships. est unemployment rates and and should not prevent us from with the delivery of 400 laser- to be having to fight in the Pa- ger mounts over emissions stand today, it is in the de- The shipbuilder is located which will hold regional elec- acting responsibly," he added. guided bombs to Saudi Arabia. cific," Hodges added. cheating by the industry. Chancellor Angela Mer- kel’s spokesman Steffen Seibert said the government was ready to take action No-deal Brexit risks travel chaos, nightmare at airports: IATA offering relief to drivers. “We are working full speed "We predict chaos if noth- such as the introduction of re- ahead to achieve both the On April 1, airlines will have to manage millions ing is done," IATA Director cent tariffs, was weighing on PM May receives show of loyalty goals we have: clean air General Alexandre de Juniac the aviation industry's most with emissions limits that of passengers potentially grounded in airports told reporters on a call on recent forecast of 3.5 percent after talk of leadership challenge are respected in our cities, unable to take a flight, says IATA director Wednesday. compound annual passenger LONDON: British Prime Minister Theresa May received a show of and the possibility for driv- "On April 1 it will be us, the growth rate over 20 years, support from her Conservative Party on Wednesday at a meeting ers to stay on the roads,” REUTERS Theresa May has yet to reach airlines, who have to manage down 0.1 percent from an ear- in parliament, shifting the focus away from talk of an imminent he said. (AFP) LONDON a withdrawal deal and both millions of passengers poten- lier report. That small decline leadership challenge over her Brexit strategy. sides have stepped up prepa- tially grounded in airports un- means 60 million fewer pas- May has angered both supporters of Brexit and pro-EU Italy fines Apple, A no-deal Brexit could wreak rations for the possibility there able to take a flight ... It will be a sengers over 20 years. lawmakers since failing to clinch a deal at an EU summit last Samsung for chaos for travellers and a night- will not be one. nightmare in European airports On Brexit, de Juniac said week by raising the possibility of extending a post-Brexit transition slowing phones mare at airports, global airline The International Air and UK airports," he warned. that airlines were "completely period to help ease the deadlocked negotiations. industry body IATA warned, Transport Association (IATA) Separately, IATA released in the dark" as to how to plan But her arrival at the packed meeting was greeted with cheers ROME Italy's competition calling on British and Europe- said on Wednesday that plan- forecasts on Wednesday show- for what sort of flying rights, and some of those who heard her speak said it had gone well. authority on Wednesday said an Union aviation authorities ning for a no-deal Brexit needed ing that airline passenger num- safety framework and border Other attendees complained the event had been heavily stage it was fining Apple and Sam- to put in place a plan to avoid to move much faster to ensure bers could double to 8.2 billion management would exist if managed to distract from their dissatisfaction. sung 10 and five million eu- such a worst-case scenario. planes can keep flying and safe- in 2037, bolstered by strong there is no deal due to a lack of May had asked to address the powerful "1922 Committee" ros ($11.5 and $5.7 million) Britain is set to leave the ty and regulatory frameworks demand in Asia, though protec- transparency around the dis- after persistent criticism over the direction of the Brexit talks. respectively for the so-called European Union on March 29, keep functioning whatever the tionism risks curtailing growth. cussions. He said they needed "She's brilliantly united the party ... well at least for tonight," "planned obsolescence" of 2019 but with just over five new relationship between the De Juniac said the trend certainty on these three criti- said pro-Brexit lawmaker who attended the meeting. (REUTERS) their smartphones. months to go, Prime Minister pair after March 29. towards restricting free trade, cal issues. The ruling is believed to be the first against the manufacturers following accusations worldwide that No Greek interference in East they encourage operating France seeks to bring home militants’ kids from Syria system updates for older phones which slow them AFP Syria, the source said. Med activities, warns Turkey down, thereby encourag- PARIS Like other Western na- ing the purchase of new tions reluctant to bring ji- REUTERS bons in the eastern Mediter- phones. (AFP) FRANCE is seeking to repatri- hadists back onto their soil, ANKARA/ATHENS ranean, along with a dispute ate some of the 150 children France has so far ruled out over Greece's maritime bor- Hurricane Willa of French jihadists identified repatriating men who left to TURKEY warned Greece on ders, have revived tensions wreaks havoc, but as being in Syria, as Western fight alongside IS, or women Wednesday to stay out of its between Athens and Ankara - claims no lives nations grapple with how to who left to marry them. activities in the eastern Medi- NATO allies who are separated handle citizens who left to join "Those who committed terranean, heralding a poten- by the Aegean Sea. MEXICO City: Hurricane extremists. crimes in Iraq and Syria must tial showdown with Cyprus Turkey and the interna- Willa has uprooted trees, A French official, speak- be brought to justice in Iraq over hydrocarbons research in tionally recognised Greek Cyp- caused power cuts and ing on condition of anonymity, and Syria," the foreign minis- a region thought to be rich in riot government in Cyprus have forced schools to suspend said Paris would repatriate the try said. natural gas. overlapping claims of jurisdic- classes in Mexico, but children "as much as is possi- "Minors are the exception, Turkish Defence Minis- tion for offshore oil and gas appears to have claimed ble, on the condition that the and their situation will be ex- ter Hulusi Akar said Ankara research in the eastern Medi- no lives, officials said on mother agrees". amined on a case by case basis. would not tolerate further terranean. Both sides plan ex- Wednesday. "We're starting to look (File photo) Children play on a destroyed tank south of the town of We have a duty to protect chil- Greek harassment of Turkish ploratory drills this year. Turk- The Category 3 storm at how this might work," the Kobani in the Aleppo Governorate in northern Syria. dren's interests." vessels after complaining last ish officials said a drill would made landfall on Tuesday source added. Yet bringing the children week that a Greek frigate had take place in October. evening after hurtling towards French authorities only The cases of the 150 young- by authorities there or by their to France will be highly com- hassled a Turkish exploration "Our warships are provid- the country's western coast- have a precise location for some sters, some of whom are being families in France. plicated, not least because ship west of Cyprus. ing the necessary protection in line at up to 195 kilometres of the children, making these held in camps in Kurdish-held Most are under six years Kurdish-held Syria is not a Greece, which has a de- the region. We will never tol- per hour. It then weakened to the only viable cases for po- northern Syria after the Is- old and were born in Syria. recognised state, and Paris fence protection pact with close erate new harassment," Akar a tropical storm. (DPA) tential repatriation, the source lamic State group was driven The mothers of any repat- has cut off diplomatic ties ally Cyprus, denied the charge. told Turkey's state Anadolu said, declining to give figures. from the area, were flagged up riated children would be left in with Damascus. Attempts to tap hydrocar- news agency. Boeing Q3 profits register surge after tax settlement www.facebook.com/QatarTribune PAGE 14 www.youtube.com/QatarTribuneChannel

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DOW24,727.33 QE 10,152.62 SENSEX 34,033.96 GOLD 1,235.40 Woqod opens two new petrol −464.10 PTS -111.45 PTS +186.73 PTS -0.11% stations PAGE 13 PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 14.69 BRENT 75.57 -1.14% WTI 66.34 -0.14% SILVER -0.70% MEGA NATIONAL PROJECT Industries Qatar net profit rises 62% to QR3.8 bn in nine months

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA Better results O This improved INDUSTRIES Qatar has an- performance was driven by nounced a net profit of QR3.8 billion and earnings per share a combination of factors, of QR6.32 for the financial pe- including increased product riod ended September 30, com- prices, a moderate growth pared to a net profit of QR2.4 in sales volumes, billion and earnings per share of efficiently-managed QR3.90 for the corresponding operating assets base and period of the previous year. the group’s continuous The results are well ahead of efforts towards optimising the group’s budget expectations operations and costs for 2018. The group performed ex- O The group’s financial tremely well and earned profits position continue to remain of QR3.8 billion, a year-on-year solid as cash across the healthy growth of 62 percent. group stands at QR12.1 This improved performance was driven by a combination billion after paying 2017’s of factors, including increased dividend of QR3.0 billion, product prices, a moderate and periodic debt growth in sales volumes, effi- payments, amounting to ciently-managed operating as- QR0.3 billion sets base and the group’s contin- uous efforts towards optimising robust with prices in the current operations and costs. year has steadily risen. Increase The year-on-year moderate in raw materials and other relat- improvement of sales volumes ed costs, resurgence of demand was partially due to higher poly- in some geographies were the ethylene production, as the poly- key factors that contributed to ethylene facilities were on an the increase in the steel prices. extended unplanned shutdown The group’s financial posi- AZF CEO Mohammed Khalifa al Suwaidi and QFC CEO Yousuf Mohamed al Jaida sign an MoU to build Qatar’s Sports Business District in Doha on Wednesday. during the first nine months tion continue to remain solid of 2017 (specifically during Q1, as cash across the group stands 2017). Besides, stable global at QR12.1 billion after paying demand has aided the group’s 2017’s dividend of QR3.0 billion, fertiliser segment to maintain its and periodic debt payments, sales volumes, while the sales of amounting to QR0.3 billion. The AZF, QFC sign MoU to establish steel products improved due to total debt across the group now the change of geographical mix stands at only QR0.2 billion, and the steel marketing strategy. down from QR0.5 billion as at Product prices across most December 31, 2017. segments have moderately in- Revenue reported under creased in comparison to the IFRS 11 for the period ended Qatar’s sports business district same period of 2017. September 30, 2018 was QR4.6 Polyethylene prices have billion, significantly up by 43.6 started to stabilise and grow percent on last year. This rev- The collaboration aims at commercialisation of sports-related products and services in Qatar while fuel additive prices have enue growth is largely attribut- improved notably compared to able to a moderate improve- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK last year. The stability of crude ment in sales volumes due to the DOHA and startups and facilitate the “By attracting local and country as one of the world’s oil prices has supported both change of sales mix, marketing commercialisation of sports- international businesses in most dynamic sports hubs. polyethylene and fuel additive strategy and increased selling ASPIRE Zone Foundation related products and services sports, our mandate contin- Qatar’s well-established prices to remain strong through- prices. (AZF) has signed a memoran- by offering unique incentives ues to focus on boosting for- sports sector is expected to out the current year. On the other hand, on a dum of understanding (MoU) and service packages, which eign direct investment into reach $20 billion by 2023. Fertilizer prices have shown like-for-like basis, management with Qatar Financial Centre include QFC designated loca- $20 bn sector the country, thereby support- This growth comes as mo- a modest rise driven by a tight- reporting revenue - assuming (QFC) paving the way for the tions in the Sports Business ing its progress towards self- mentum continues to build ening in global supplies, and a proportionate consolidation - two organisations to establish District. Qatar’s well-established sufficiency. in the lead up to the 2022 general recovery in demand. was QR12.3 billion, a significant ‘Qatar’s Sports Business Dis- Commenting on the agree- sports sector is expected to “The estimated size of the Fifa World Cup and beyond, Steel prices continue to remain increase of 24 percent over 2017. trict’ (QSBD). ment, AZF CEO Mohammed reach $20 billion by 2023. global sports industry sur- as the country implements a The new national project Khalifa al Suwaidi, said: “The This growth comes as passed the$1 trillion mark $200 billion investment pro- aims to create the premier establishment of the new momentum continues to build in 2017, so there are clearly gramme to develop world- sports business cluster in Qa- QSBD is another example of in the lead up to the 2022 many opportunities and size- class facilities and services. tar and the Middle East. AZF’s significant contribution Fifa World Cupand beyond, as able potential for investments Although Qatar’s sports The MoU was signed on to help diversify Qatari econ- the country boasts a $ 200 that we wish to fully utilise business development sector Wednesday by Mohammed omy and transform the coun- billion investment programme through this collaborative has witnessed a significant Khalifa al Suwaidi, Chief Ex- try into a favourable busi- to develop world-class partnership.” growth in the past few years, ecutive Officer of AZF, and ness destination for multiple The QFC will facilitate and entrepreneurs and investors Yousuf Mohamed al Jaida, sports-related industries. facilities and services enhance services provided to are facing a number of chal- Chief Executive Officer, Qatar “This collaboration with companies wishing to build lenges to start-up develop- Financial Centre. QFC will see the creation of a on its platform, including ment. The MoU will see the QFC ‘sports business cluster’, com- Qatar as a regional sporting simplifying the process for in- This collaboration be- and AZF collaborate on nu- bining renowned local and in- hub”. corporation and offering post- tween AZF and the QFC will merous initiatives aimed at ternational brands and under QFC CEO Yousuf Moham- licensing support. boost efforts aimed at at- developing and promoting the one roof.” ed al Jaida said, “We are very This partnership will see tracting large sports-related industry. Suwaidi further said: “The honoured to partner with AZF a number of other initiatives multinational corporations The initiative is the first new initiative will support to support with the develop- that focus on the long-term and will promote sustainable of its kind in the region. Its Qatar’s National Vision 2030 ment of an extensive frame- development and sustain- businesses to facilitate the goal is to attract large sports- and Aspire’s long-time mis- work for the continued growth ability of a robust and highly commercialisation of sports- Stable global demand has aided the group’s fertiliser segment to main- related multinationals, pro- sion of diversifying the coun- of Qatar’s thriving sports clus- competitive sports industry in related products and services tain its sales volumes, while the sales of steel products improved due to mote sustainable businesses try’s economy by positioning ter. Qatar, while positioning the in Qatar. the change of geographical mix and the steel marketing strategy.

Real estate trading volume exceeds Blockade has made Qatari firms self-reliant, says cyber security expert QR335 mn in week and expectations immensely “For 2018 and 2019, our plan is Cyber security firm Remah now deals with help in solving their problems.” to increase brand awareness DOHA: The trading volume of its suppliers directly, says top official He said the technology se- and to extend number of cus- registered real estates between The insider threat will be curity field is advancing and tomers. We believe that the lo- October 14 and October 18 at something that we really need evolving and it would be wrong cal market has great potential,” the Ministry of Justice's real ASIF IQBAL simply reach out to the neigh- to focus in the coming year. to say that they are experts. he added. estate registration department DOHA bouring countries to buy serv- “Therefore, rather than looking In reply to a question about stood at QR335 million. ices and products, now the From business perspective, at the international market as the cyber threats for local busi- The department's weekly THE unjust blockade imposed blockade has taught us a les- unauthorised access to competitors, we look at them nesses in the future, the Remah report said the trading included on Qatar has made local firms son to be extremely cautious company confidential as partners and work with GM said, “Our prediction is empty lands, residential units, to step up their productiv- and not be dependent on any information directly affects them on complex projects,” he that ‘the insider threat’ will be multipurpose lands, residen- ity and performance and to be neighbouring countries as company reputation and noted. something that we really need tial buildings and commercial more self-reliant. The siege has they simply put tremendous He said his firm likes to to focus in the coming year. buildings. taught the local firms to be cau- pressure on our real treasures position in the market make sure that this flow of From business perspective, un- Most of the trading took tious and not be dependent on in the form of manpower and Remah GM Cezary Murawski. Cezary Murawski knowledge doesn’t stop and authorised access to company place in Al Rayyan, Doha, Al any neighbouring country, a innovative products,” General also percolates down to cus- confidential information di- Wakra, Umm Salal, Al Khor, top official of leading Qatari cy- Manager of Remah, Cezary which has resulted in better tomers to help them better un- rectly affects company reputa- Al Daayen, Al Thakhira and Al ber security firm has said. Murawski told Qatar Tribune quality products and cheaper tional brands, Murawski said, derstand the nuances of tech- tion and position in the market. Shamal. The trading volume of “The economic blockade in an interview. prices by doing away with mid- “We believe that we know the nological developments. Unfortunately, most of data registered real estates between has created more threats for Murawski said post block- dlemen. pulse of our customers well as He said the company is in- leaks are triggered by internal October 7 and October 11 was our customers and partners. ade, his firm has started deal- About the challenges the we serve the local market. Our vesting heavily in local talent actions of employees and con- QR217,091,394. (QNA) While in the past, we would ing with its suppliers directly company faces from multina- knowledge about their needs and research and development. tractors.” Economy & Business Thursday, October 25, 2018 13 Doha Bank announces lucky winners of its 8th Woqod opens two Al Dana draw of 2018 new petrol stations TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK continues to attract great in- DOHA terest.” Al Dana is one of Qatar’s The newly-opened facilities are located in Al Kharaitiyat and Al Thumama-2 DOHA BANK, one of the larg- At Doha Bank, we are keen most popular financial prod- est private commercial banks to continuously engage with ucts and offers the country’s in Qatar, has announced the our customers on all levels biggest prize pool, including winners of its 8th Al Dana sav- through unique, tailor-made a newly introduced mega- ings scheme draw of the year. programmes that ensure prize of QR2 million. The draw, held on Thurs- Customers also have the day in the exciting ambience customers benefit from opportunity to participate in of Villagio Mall, was attended added value and ultimately a quarterly millionaire draws by VIP invitees and members differentiated experience and monthly draws with a of Doha Bank’s senior man- range of exciting prizes. agement. Doha Bank CEO Al Dana savings account This month’s top prize of Dr R Seetharaman holders benefit from imme- QR100,000 was received by diate pre-approved loans Ms Rahravan. of up to 90 percent of the Other lucky winners in- for the attending audience, as initial deposited amount, a cluded EJ Williams, SM Al part of the Al Dana draw event. free international debit card, Zeyara and HA Alhaider, who “We would like to congrat- and online, SMS and mobile each took home QR5,000 in ulate the winners of our 8th banking services. the ladies, senior citizens and Al Dana savings scheme draw Customers can also enjoy young savers draws respec- for this year,” said Doha Bank the convenience of manag- tively. CEO Dr R Seetharaman ing their utility bill payments Besides, 39 additional “At Doha Bank, we are through their Al Dana ac- Doha Bank customers were keen to continuously en- counts, transferring funds announced as winners of the gage with our customers on between multiple accounts QR2,000 monthly draw prize, all levels through unique, and to third parties, and with a further 26 taking home tailor-made programmes sending money overseas at a prize of QR5,000 in the that ensure customers ben- the most competitive ex- Branchwise draw. efit from added value and change rates. Meanwhile, RM Al-Ha- ultimately a differentiated Customers can open an midi claimed 1 Million Doha experience. Al Dana or Current Account Miles in the monthly Doha “We look forward to an- by visiting their nearest Doha Miles draw as part of the Sal- nouncing more winners in Bank branch, completing ary Transfer Campaign. the upcoming Al Dana draws the online application form RK Sulaiman won an and building on the success of or sending an SMS to 92610 iPhone X through a raffle held our campaign to date, which with the keyword “DANA”. Al Kharaitiyat is spread over an area of 11,300 square metres and has three lanes with nine dispensers that will serve Al Kharaitiyat and its neighbourhood. QNA Woqod CEO, Eng Saad “The Woqod team would gasoline as well. He said that DOHA like to extend their gratitude to the two new petrol stations of- Rashid al Muhannadi said the all concerned government fer round-the-clock services. QATAR Fuel ‘Woqod’ opened that Woqod is currently and private entities that con- Al Kharaitiyat is spread Al Kharaitiyat and Al Thu- working on 25 petrol station tributed to the project." over an area of 11,300 square mama-2 petrol stations on projects, and a number of Muhannadi added that Wo- metres and has three lanes with Wednesday and thus raised its these projects are expected qod is currently working on 25 nine dispensers that will serve network of various petrol sta- petrol station projects, and a Al Kharaitiyat and its neigh- tions to 72. to be operational this year number of these projects are bourhood. Woqod CEO, Eng Saad expected to be operational this Al Thumama-2 is spread Rashid al Muhannadi, said, to best-in-class products and year. He said Woqod has cur- over an area of 7,000 square "We are pleased to open two services at their convenience rently seven new stations in the metres and has three lanes new fixed petrol stations in Al and comfort." tendering phase and 16 stations with nine dispensers that will Kharaitiyat and Al Thumama. "Woqod recently accelerat- in the design phase, adding that serve Al Thumama and its Woqod aspires to expand its ed the process for the construc- at least two new fixed petrol neighbourhood. Besides, the petrol station network in the tion of new petrol stations and stations and more mobile sta- number of dispensers has been country to meet the rising de- will announce the opening of tions will open next week. increased in order to enhance mand for petroleum products new petrol stations this month Muhannadi also pointed the quality of the service and This month’s top prize of QR100,000 was received by Ms Rahravan. The other lucky winners included EJ and achieve the goal of pro- to meet the fuel and energy out that Woqod opened one reduce vehicle congestion at the Williams, SM Al Zeyara and HA Alhaider. viding customers with access needs of the country. mobile station in Al Wakra for petrol stations.

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (All amounts are expressed in thousands of Qatari Riyals unless otherwise stated)

Share Legal Fair value Hedging Retained Total Capital reserve reserve reserve earnings equity

Balance at 1 January 2017 (Audited) 6,050,000 74,999 373,346 (54,142) 27,069,762 33,513,965

Profit for the period - - - - 2,357,663 2,357,663 Other comprehensive (loss)/income for the period - - (148,729) 29,726 - (119,003) Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the period - - (148,729) 29,726 2,357,663 2,238,660

Transaction with owners in their capacity as owners Dividends declared - - - - (2,420,000) (2,420,000) Balance at 30 September 2017 (Unaudited) 6,050,000 74,999 224,617 (24,416) 27,007,425 33,332,625

Balance at 31 December 2017 as originally presented (Audited) 6,050,000 94,863 232,941 (747) 27,861,591 34,238,648 Adoption of new accounting policy - - (231,536) - 203,410 (28,126) Industries Qatar Q.P.S.C Adjusted total equity at 1 January 2018 6,050,000 94,863 1,405 (747) 28,065,001 34,210,522

Profit for the period - - - - 3,825,873 3,825,873 UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR THE Other comprehensive income/(loss)for the period - - (1,405) 2,078 - 673 NINE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Total comprehensive income/(loss)for the period - - (1,405) 2,078 3,825,873 3,826,546

Transaction with owners in their capacity as owners Dividends declared - - - - (3,025,000) (3,025,000) Balance at 30 September 2018 (Unaudited) 6,050,000 94,863 - 1,331 28,865,874 35,012,068

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (All amounts are expressed in thousands of Qatari Riyals unless otherwise stated) (All amounts are expressed in thousands of Qatari Riyals unless otherwise stated) (All amounts are expressed in thousands of Qatari Riyals unless otherwise stated)

Nine-month period ended 30 September 2018 2017 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Nine-month period ended Cash flows from operating activities 30 September 31 December 30 September Profit for the period 3,825,873 2,357,663 2018 2017 2018 2017 Adjustments for: (Unaudited) (Audited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Depreciation and amortization 177,937 167,500 ASSETS Provision for employees’ end of service benefits - net (200) (24,631) Sales 4,557,022 3,173,887 Impairment of investments accounted for using the Non–current assets Cost of sales (3,757,079) (2,687,675) Property, plant and equipment 3,443,840 3,520,369 equity method - 60,853

Investment in associates 1,379,110 1,438,788 Gross profit 799,943 486,212 Share of net results from investment in joint ventures (2,925,749) (1,788,082) Share of net results from investment in associates 45,600 (74,479) Investment in joint ventures 18,591,184 18,848,000 General and administrative expenses (111,485) (155,808) Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 2,087 5,330 Available-for-sale investments - 533,890 Finance costs 1,803 7,721 Total non-current assets 23,414,134 24,341,047 Selling and distribution expenses (62,414) (33,634) Share of net results of investment in joint ventures 2,925,749 1,788,082 Interest income (211,725) (169,311) Current assets Profit on disposal of financial assets at fair value Share of net results of investment in associates (45,600) 74,479 Inventories 1,391,042 1,444,233 through profit or loss (5,703) - Trade and other receivables 1,915,711 1,903,439 Finance costs (1,803) (7,721) Fair value gains on financial assets at fair value through Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Impairment of investment accounted for using the profit or loss (24,661) - (FVPL) 373,882 3,585 equity method - (60,853) Dividends received from financial assets at fair value Cash and bank balances 2,711,516 747,627 Other income 321,483 266,906 through profit or loss (2017: available for sale Fixed deposits maturing after 90 days 6,163,900 7,041,075 Profit for the period 3,825,873 2,357,663 investments) (26,397) (23,730) Total current assets 12,556,051 11,139,959 Operating cash flows before changes in working Earnings per share capital 858,865 518,834 Total assets 35,970,185 35,481,006 Basic and diluted earnings per share (QR per share) 6.32 3.90 Changes in working capital:

Inventories 53,192 (139,136) EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Trade and other receivables 269,141 422,240 EQUITY Accounts payable, accruals and due to related parties (16,248) (1,268) Share capital 6,050,000 6,050,000 Cash generated from operating activities 1,164,950 800,670 Legal reserve 94,863 94,863 Contribution to social and sports fund (83,709) (71,757) Fair value reserve - 232,941 INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Net cash generated from operating activities 1,081,241 728,913 Hedging reserve 1,331 (747) (All amounts are expressed in thousands of Qatari Riyals unless otherwise stated) Retained earnings 28,865,874 27,861,591 Cash flows from investing activities Net equity 35,012,068 34,238,648 Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment - 113 Movement in fixed deposits 877,175 987,096 LIABILITIES Additions to property, plant and equipment (103,495) (63,434) Non-current liabilities Nine-month period ended Dividends received from financial assets at fair value Employees’ end of service benefits 198,895 199,095 30 September through profit or loss (2017: available for sale 199,095 Total non-current liabilities 198,895 2018 2017 investments) 26,397 23,730 Current liabilities Dividends received from joint ventures 2,920,067 1,139,971 Borrowings - 225,758 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Dividends received from an associate 16,156 40,000 Trade and other payables 759,222 817,505 Profit for the period 3,825,873 2,357,663 Interest income received 192,811 169,311 Proceeds from disposal of financial assets at fair value Total current liabilities 759,222 1,043,263 Other comprehensive income/(loss) through profit or loss 192,019 - Total liabilities 958,117 1,242,358 ,WHPVWKDWPD\EHUHFODVVLILHGVXEVHTXHQWO\ Proceeds from disposal of financial assets at fair value Total equity and liabilities 35,970,185 35,481,006 WRSURILWRUORVV through other comprehensive income 533 - Net movement in fair value of cash flow hedges - 28,977 Investment in an associate - (19,926) These interim condensed consolidated financial information were approved by the Board of Directors and Net movement in fair value of available-for-sale Loan to an associate - (80,945) Net cash generated from investing activities 4,121,663 2,195,916 authorized for issue on 24 October 2018 by: investments - (148,729) Share of other comprehensive income of associates 2,078 749 Cash flows from financing activities

,WHPVWKDWZLOOQRWEHUHFODVVLILHGWRSURILWRU Repayment of borrowings (225,758) (359,928) Finance costs paid (1,803) (7,721) ORVV Movement in unclaimed dividend bank accounts (13,546) 4,149 Changes in the fair value of equity investment at fair value Dividends paid to equity holders (3,011,454) (2,424,149)

through other comprehensive income (1,405) - Net cash used in financing activities (3,252,561) (2,787,649)

______Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period 673 (119,003) Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 1,950,343 137,180 Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi Abdulaziz Mohammed Al-Mannai Total comprehensive income for the period 3,826,546 2,238,660 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the Chairman and Managing Director Vice Chairman period 631,134 964,323 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period * 2,581,477 1,101,503

*Cash and cash equivalents excludes deposits maturing after 90 days and the unclaimed dividend amounts. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT WWW.IQ.COM.QA OR EMAIL US AT: [email protected] 14 Thursday, October 25, 2018 Economy & Business Boeing Q3 profits Deutsche Bank Q3 profit register surge after tax settlement dips 65% to $264 million

AFP still expects Boeing shares NEW YORK to stay volatile as long as The group reported restructuring and severance costs of 103 million euros between July and September US trade conflicts persist. BOEING raised its full-year "They have great de- AFP profit and revenue fore- mand, they're executing FRANKFURT casts on Wednesday follow- very strongly, but investors ing a better-than-expected are not going to let go of the GERMANY'S biggest lend- third quarter as demand idea that tariffs will affect er Deutsche Bank reported for commercial and defense them at some point," Cor- tumbling profits and ebbing aircraft stayed robust. ridore said. revenues in the third quarter The aerospace giant, Commercial airplane Wednesday, failing to meet which has benefited from deliveries actually fell com- analyst forecasts as its latest a multi-year investment restructuring weighs on per- boom in global air travel formance. and lofty defense spend- Net profit at the Frankfurt- ing amid rising geopolitical based group fell 65 percent tensions, reported profits year-on-year between July of $2.4 billion for the quar- and September, to 229 million ter ending September 30, euros ($263 million), short a 30.6 percent jump from of analysts' forecasts for a the same period of the prior 240-million-euro bottom line. year. Revenues rose 3.8 But a nine percent slide in percent to $25.1 billion. revenues, to 6.2 billion euros, Boeing upgraded its was more concerning for ex- revenue forecast by $1 bil- ecutives and observers alike. lion to a range of $98-100 "We have not yet achieved billion for the full year. a turnaround in terms of rev- "Our teams continued Boeing upgraded its revenue enues," chief executive Chris- to perform at a high level forecast by $1 bn to a range of tian Sewing told employees during the quarter," Boe- $98-100 billion for the full year. in an open letter published on ing Chief Executive Dennis the bank's website. Muilenburg said. pared with a year earlier, Worse still, over the full "Strong underlying in part due to a production year, Deutsche said it expected performance, along with slowdown in Washington revenues "slightly lower" than growth across our business- state due to delays in re- in 2017 -- a downgrade from Deutsche Bank aims to slash a total of 7,000 jobs by the end of 2019. es we've seen throughout ceiving key components. its flat forecast issued at the the year, give us confidence But profit margins in the end of the second quarter. quarter. Meanwhile revenues for a pretax profit of 506 million to raise our 2018 revenue business surged on higher JP Morgan analysts said On taking office in April, Hard times the group's asset management euros, which Sewing hailed as and earnings guidance and production of other key Deutsche "has done an excel- Sewing heralded yet another division DWS fell 10 percent "another milestone on the way reaffirm our operating cash planes. lent job under Sewing in re- round of restructuring, after Over the full year, Deutsche and the retail and commercial to becoming a sustainably prof- flow guidance." The company booked spect to leverage and capital years of Deutsche struggling to said it expected revenues banking arm shed three per- itable bank" -- although it was The gain came a day af- 171 net orders, a decline ratio and being on track for overcome the legal and finan- slightly lower than in 2017, cent. still 46 percent below the same ter fellow industrial giants from the second quarter, cost reduction." cial hangovers of its pre-2008 a downgrade from its flat Sewing's efficiency drive quarter in 2017. Caterpillar and 3M saw but well above the prior But they were less confi- crisis attempt to compete with forecast issued at the end has borne some fruit, as Deut- Looking ahead to the full shares plummet following year's level. dent than the Deutsche boss Wall Street investment bank- of the second quarter sche's costs fell 1.0 percent year, the bank expects to re- disappointing results that The defense business about the outlook. ing giants. Deutsche aims to year-on-year to 5.6 billion eu- port a net profit for the first acknowledged higher costs turned in an operating loss "We remain concerned slash a total of 7,000 jobs by Job cuts are set to ros. time since 2014, not least be- associated with tariffs con- due to $691 million in one- about DB's inability to turna- the end of 2019. continue, with The group reported re- cause no legal settlements in nected to US trade conflicts time costs connected to round... revenues" in some That burden and lower cli- management aiming to structuring and severance the hundreds of millions or with China and other coun- investment programs. But vital business areas, they ent fees for the bank weighed reduce Deutsche’s payroll costs of 103 million euros be- even billions are on the hori- tries. the company scored major warned. Mindful of past years on the bottom line. tween July and September, zon as in previous years. But Boeing's press re- new defense contracts dur- when it was described as a The investment banking to 93,000 by December some linked to the departure Nevertheless, investors lease made no mention of ing the quarter. threat to European and global arm, still recovering from a and 90,000 by the end of of 1,450 employees. shunned Deutsche in Frank- fallout from trade. Boeing also set aside financial stability, the bank dizzying sequence of legal en- 2019 Job cuts are set to contin- furt, with the stock falling 3.4 "It seems like they're $112 million in higher costs highlighted a so-called "CET1" tanglements and especially hit ue, with management aiming percent to 9.00 euros by 12:15 hitting on all cylinders," for the KC-46 transport air- capital ratio -- measuring its by staffing cuts, saw revenues cally reliable source of income to reduce Deutsche's payroll pm (1015 GMT), against a said CFRA Research ana- craft, the latest over-runs buffer to absorb potential fall 13 percent year-on-year. where the firm is continuing to to 93,000 by December and DAX index of blue-chip Ger- lyst Jim Corridore. But he on the programme. losses -- of 14 percent, slight- Deutsche's international invest, booked revenues down 90,000 by the end of 2019. man shares up slightly on the ly higher than the previous payments business, a histori- five percent. Cost discipline produced a day.

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Officials of various delegations from 76 countries for the 48th Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Doha 2018 were treated ot Qatari culture at a welcome dinner held at the Torch Ballroom on Wednesday. The Doha Gymnastics Worlds, the first ever to be staged in the Middle East, will swing into action at the Aspire Dome following an opening ceremony on Thursday morning at 8.30am. The 10-day championships run from October 25 to November 3. ‘Qatar has made desert bloom with the flower of Gymnastics Worlds’

FIG President thanks Organising Committee for realising a dream Unique ‘handmade’ event medals and showing The Local Organising Committee unveiled the unique, handmade courage medals that combine artistic gymnastics with Qatar’s culture. The medals, which took 35-45 days to handcraft, combine the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK different gymnastics apparatus, the event’s logo and symbols of DOHA Qatari culture. Each of the medals made were given the highest care and attention by a team of professional goldsmiths and ON the eve of the 48th Artistic silversmiths who are trained on how to handle high profile events Gymnastics World Champion- such as the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships. The design ships Doha 2018, International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) was a collaboration between GulfCrafts and the LOC. Commenting President Morinari Watanabe on the medals, Ali al Hitmi, CEO of the Local Organising praised the Local Organising Committee, said, “Medals are an important part of any world Committee for realising the sporting event. They are a physical representation of an athlete or “dream” of gymnastics as a team’s achievement. But for us, they are also an opportunity to sport flowering in the desert remind athletes of the experience they had in Doha. We hope that during the medal unveiling the recipients of these medals take them home to their event at the Aspire auditorium respective nations and share their piece of Qatar.” on Wednesday. Watanabe was present with Competition Brand Am- bassador Svetlana Boguin- skaia, a three-time Olympian from Belarus, FIG Secretary General Andre Gueisbuhler, Doha Worlds LOC CEO and Qatar Gymnastics Federation The 48th Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Doha 2018 Local Organising Committee CEO and Qatar Gymnastics Federation President President Ali al Hitmi and Ali al Hitmi with Competition Brand Ambassador Svetlana Boguinskaia, International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) President Morinari Watanabe Deputy Competition Manager and FIG Secretary-General Andre Gueisbuhler at the pre-event press conference at Aspire auditorium on Wednesday. Anis Saoud. It is the first time that the ing more than flower seeds. I came to Qatar for the first time for the Asian Taking place between Oc- World Championships are be- In just 12 years since, Qatar Games in 2006. At that time, gymnastics was tober 25 and November 3, ing staged in the Middle East has made the desert bloom nothing more than flower seeds. In just 12 years since, the Doha Worlds will provide and Watanabe applauded the with the flower of the World the first qualification route efforts of the Qatar Gymnastics Championships. A dream is Qatar has made the desert bloom with the flower of the for the 2020 Olympic Games Federation (QGF) saying, “Just not something we have while World Championships. A dream is not something we have in Tokyo. now, a big Gymnastics flower we’re sleeping – a dream is while we’re sleeping – a dream is something we realise. The competition at the As- has bloomed in the desert of something we realise.” pire Dome will determine the Qatar. The meaning of this “I offer my thanks to the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) winners of eight sets of med- flower is courage.” Qatar Gymnastics Federation President Morinari Watanabe als for men (Team, All-around, Until 2018, the hosting of for showing their great courage Floor Exercise, Pommel Horse, this competition had been lim- and I hope the gymnasts will Still Rings, Vault, Parallel Bars, ited to Europe, North America, respond with some wonderful towards the 2020 Olympic time, Olympic places are up and Horizontal Bar) and six Australia and East Asia, yet performances, watering the Games in Tokyo. for grabs along with 42 World for women (Team, All-around, Doha is a familiar destination flowers that the federation has “We are confident that, Championship medals. Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance for many of the participants brought into blossom.” as the competitors in Doha Three-time Olympian Beam, and Floor Exercise). Doha Worlds Local Organising Committee CEO Ali al Hitmi and having staged an FIG World On his part, Ali al Hitmi challenge for world titles and and 1989 World All-around The three medal-winning Competition Brand Ambassador Svetlana Boguinskaia unveil the Cup each year since 2008, as said, ‘We are thrilled and hon- Olympic berths, they will in- champion Svetlana Boguin- nations in the Team finals for specially-made medals symbolising Qatari culture. well as the 2006 Asian Games. oured to provide the world's spire fans and continue to skaia, said, “Don’t forget the both men and women will The FIG President add- best gymnasts with the eager propel the sport upward.” juniors. They want to show earn team berths directly to more on the 2020 Olympic reigning Olympic champi- ed: “I came to Qatar for global media presence, optimal More than 500 gymnasts their skills here. Don’t rule the 2020 Olympic Games in qualification process and refer ons from Rio and defending the first time for the Asian venue conditions and enthusi- from 76 nations have con- them out. It doesn’t matter Tokyo; other nations will have to the applicable rules.) world champions from the Games in 2006. At that astic spectator support to make verged at the Aspire Dome for which country are you from, further chances to qualify in The Japanese men and 2015 World Championships time, gymnastics was noth- their important first strides an event where, for the first the best should win.” 2019 and 2020 (click here for American women are the in Glasgow.

Officials of gymnastics delegation from 76 countries during the welcome ceremony at the Torch Ballroom on Wednesday evening. (Right) Children enact a play depicting the past and present of Qatar and how gymnastics has grown in the country. Sports Thursday, October 25, 2018 17 Simone all set to sizzle in Doha

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JUST like a sport superstar, Simone Biles transforms into a mesmerising gymnast the mo- ment she gets into the arena. Be it the floor, the beam, the vault or the bars, the American flings, twirls and executes rou- tines so impeccably that you simply can’t take eyes off her. Having arrived in Doha for the 48th FIG Artistic Gymnas- tics World Championships al- most a week ago, the 21-year- old has been training almost every day with her team and the dedication of a champion that she is has been the hall- mark for those present during the training to see. What beckons Biles at Worlds Simone Biles is the clear favourite to lead Team USA to its fourth-straight world title (the earlier being in 2011, 2014, 2015) as well as capture gold medals in the all-around, vault and floor exercise competitions. She could also easily add a fifth medal on the balance beam, where she is a two-time World champion and Olympic bronze medalist. Biles will alsoo become the first woman inin history to winn four world all-around titlesles if she takes goldld iinn that disciplinee American artistic gymnast Simone Biles during one of her training sessions at the Aspire Dome ahead of the 48th FIG World Championships Doha 2018. Biles is the 2016 Olympic individual all-around, vault and floor in Doha. gold medalist, and balance-beam bronze medalist. She was part of the gold-medal-winning team dubbed the “Final Five” at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

well as capture gold medals in at a medal on the uneven deal with the volleys of USA “It went better than I ex- my teammates are great.” Mustafina finished fourth Soon, she will dazzle the all-around, vault and floor bars. Biles made the final at Gymnastics turmoil. pected. I always hope beam Talking of her formidable at Russian nationals in April, Doha and the world with exercise competitions. the 2013 worlds but finished Tweeting and talking to could go a little bit better rival in 17-year-old Morgan but missed the European the first such champion- She could also easily add fourth. The uneven bars was people back home even when but hopefully I’ll calm my Hurd, she said her predicted Championships due to an ships getting under way in a fifth medal on the balance her ‘weakest’ event in 2016, in Doha doesn’t seem to have nerves once competition all-around duel with Hurd in injured knee. The Russian the Middle East at the mag- beam, where she is a two-time but she has shown significant deterred her focus. comes around.” Doha will be cooperative and is expected to compete on nificent Aspire Dome from World champion and Olympic improvement working with “I think my mindset is a Biles, who won four gold respectful. “I think healthy the uneven bars and balance Thursday. bronze medalist. new coach Laurent Landi. little better,” said Biles after medals at the Rio Olympics, competition is always the best, beam only. “Less than a year of being Biles will also become the That Biles has the met- Tuesday’s podium training at said “getting back into the so we work really well togeth- Barcelona 1992 Olympic back in training and I’m on my first woman in history to win tle of a champion and a cool Aspire Dome here. “Physically grind” of training was a daunt- er. “Hopefully, we’ll both do champion Oksana Chusovitina way to my 4th world champion- four world all-around titles head on young shoulders can I’m in better shape, which is ing challenge. well out there. We always wish of Uzbekistan will compete in ships... how crazy,” is what Biles if she takes gold in that disci- well be judged by the poise kind of crazy.” “To have so much fun the best for each other.” her 16th World Champion- had tweeted a few days ago. pline in Doha. she’s shown in the backdrop While Biles’ difficul- in my year off and then be Biles and Japan’s Kohei Uch- ships. The 43-year-old could One can only be sure of the Her main competition of the continued chaos within ty-packed routines at the hooked back into the gym, I imura won’t be the only stars contend for a medal on the crowds going crazy when they though is likely to come from USA Gymnastics following the training session gave every was like, ‘I have to do this eve- making their competitive returns vault, where she finished fifth see her performing in full flight. teenage compatriot Morgan abuse scandal. indication that she will seri- ry day?’” she said. in Doha. Russia’s Aliya Mustafi- at the Worlds in 2017. Biles is the clear favourite Hurd, the 2017 champion. The athlete, who stands ously challenge for her fourth “Before, that was all I had na, who has won back-to-back There will be plenty of ac- to lead Team USA to its fourth- Even for a Biles, there are only 1.42m tall, has remained world all-around title, she known, and then I got a shot of Olympic titles on the uneven tion all around, but trust Biles straight world title (the earlier some challenges. The Ameri- mentally strong as she’s con- downplayed her powerhouse freedom and it became a little bars, returns to the world stage to steal the spotlight each time being in 2011, 2014, 2015) as can has an outside chance tinued to train and sometimes performance. bit tougher. But it’s fine and after giving birth in 2017. she takes to the arena.

WORLD SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL LEG Finale at Losail is going to be exciting, says Chaz Davies chasing 2nd spot

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK centration you could 0.1 sec- DOHA ond on a lap! Fans throng the Losail International Circuit’s paddock area to meet their bike heroes during the World Superbike round last year. THE only one to challenge THE SEASON’S BEEN CHALLENG- champion Jonathan Rea for ING. HOW HAPPY ARE YOU WITH four consecutive World Su- THE BIKE? Entertainment set to light perbike (WSBK) seasons, Brit We’ve had some success with Chaz Davies is back to one of the Panigale R but this season his favourite hunting track – has been a little bit difficult, up Pirelli Qatar Round the Losail International Cri- we’ve suffered a bit with the cuit – and is yet again keen to new regulations. Our bike has TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK action to the stage, with A win the final round and claim only two cylinders so the total DOHA Question of Bikes beginning the overall runners-up spot. rev range of bike is quite short at 3.25pm before the new for On Wednesday, the and with the new rules, they’ve WITH paddock access included 2019 WorldSBK Podium Show 31-year-old opened up in a changed the rpm limits so our with all tickets this weekend, directly after Race One. You free-wheeling interview with bike gets a little bit more pe- the Pirelli Qatar Round at the can see your heroes on stage the media at the Grand Hyatt nalised than some of the oth- Losail International Circuit is straight after the Podium, get- Doha ahead of zooming off ers. It’s not given is a disad- truly one for all and children ting their first reactions. on his Ducati Panigale R bike vantage but makes us work a under 11 have access for free, Action then begins to heat over the weekend at Losail. bit harder to achieve the same making it a full family affair. up on stage on Friday night Excerpts: results. Then I’ve had some in- With the pressure off for the with the SuperShow beginning YOU ARE FIGHTING FOR A SECOND juries, I broke my collar bone championship, there is still all at 8.45pm, as all riders will be PLACE IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP. HOW twice, came off on back of a to play for on track and so much present to give fans the full MUCH DOES THAT MEAN TO YOU? knee injury last winter. There to see off the track throughout SBK® experience and meet all Obviously, the goal when you have been few hurdles, we be- the Pirelli Qatar Round. your heroes. start the season is the first gan the season quite well, but With a welcoming Arabic Ending the weekend on Sat- place in the championship. But then though we’ve been con- tent in the paddock, fans will urday, the on stage action starts now that is unachievable, so sistent we have not been that be able to chill out and relax from 4.30pm right through to we are now looking to be the spectacular. We are just miss- throughout the day, in-between the extended time of 9.45pm. second-best for the silver med- Ducati’s British rider Chaz Davies during his interaction with the media at the Grand Hyatt Doha on Wednesday. ing that little bit. or before sessions out on track. With interactive games, the two al. It’s important because you Next year we’ll have a new Offering an opposite vibe podium shows there is also an- want to be the vice-champion. my closest rival Michael Van here, also it’s something com- HOW DO YOU KEEP YOURSELF bike, a four-cyclinder bike compared to the sensational other exciting addition. It’s not the end of the world Der Mark was far behind in the pletely different than what we MOTIVATED? which is the first time Ducati action out on track. Whilst The World Champions if you can’t be the first, but it race and I thought here’s a big have in Europe. It’s really spe- I just think about the next has produced and something you can enjoy many delicacies prize-giving show will begin would be nice to be second opportunity to score and then cial. The track is flowing, got a target. That’s all I know as a very exciting for all of us. Look- with the food court which is at 9pm, as fans, teams, rid- best. And it’s definitely worth I crashed. 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Friday brings even more or Saturday at 4pm. 18 Thursday, October 25, 2018 Sports UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE CAF hails Qatar’s preparations for 2022 World Cup

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A delegation from the Con- federation of African Football (CAF), headed by the chair- man Ahmad Ahmad, hailed the projects carried out to date and the future plans for the Qatar 2022 World Cup. This came during a re- ception hosted by the Qatar Football Association today for the CAF delegation at Palazzo at Malaz Kempinski, as the CAF chief Ahmad Ahmad African delegation is paying an official visit to Qatar (22- delegation expressed their ad- 26 October), which comes in miration for the presentation implementation of the coop- that demonstrated Qatar's eration agreement signed be- readiness to host the 2022 tween the African and Qatar World Cup, giving the State of Football Associations in May Qatar a great opportunity to 2015 at CAF headquarters. stimulate innovation, positive The agreement includes change and sustainable devel- several areas of cooperation opment through its stadiums, for the development of football training areas, fan areas and between the two organisations many places of residence, as in the framework of the dis- well as major developments in tinguished bilateral relations the infrastructure of roads and between the Qatar Football railways and Hamad Interna- Association and the various tional Airport, which enhances continental federations and innovation and technology, the focus on exchanging expe- and provides platforms for riences in various fields such young people for innovation as administration, training, and entrepreneurship, espe- Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo after the UEFA Champions League match against Manchester United at the Old Trafford in Manchester on Tuesday. (EPA) sports medicine, arbitration, cially under the umbrella of infrastructure development, sustainability, with respect for marketing and media. culture, and aims to accelerate The meeting was attended progress towards the national by Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa development goals, and cre- Juve beat Man United as bin Ahmad al Thani, President ate a lasting legacy for Qatar, of the Qatar Football Associa- the Middle East, Asia and the tion and Hassan Abdullah al world. Thawadi, Secretary General The programme of the del- of the Supreme Committee for egation visit includes many Real win unconvincingly Delivery and Legacy. activities, as the delegation The attendees reviewed visited Aspire Academy and the progress of the 2022 Aspetar Sports Medicine Hos- World Cup projects and the pital, and there will be a tour Paulo Dybala’s goal hands Ronaldo winning return to Manchester’s Old Trafford most prominent programs of to visit the Museum of Islamic the Supreme Committee. Art, Katara and many other AFP post for United, who drew an- do Silva sealed the win with a Members of the Confeder- tourist attractions and shop- PARIS other blank at home in Europe brilliant goal within seconds ation of African Football (CAF) ping complexes. after a 0-0 draw with Valencia of coming off the bench in the CRISTIANO Ronaldo marked three weeks ago. second half. his return to Old Trafford with Juventus have maximum After losing at home to a victory as Juventus beat points after three games in Lyon in their Group F opener, Manchester United 1-0 in the Group H, and host Mourin- City have now won back-to- Qatar, Nepal FA sign Champions League on Tues- ho's side in Turin next. back games on the road and day, while under-pressure "Juventus is a different the result in the night's other collaboration agreement Real Madrid got back to win- level of quality, I have to be match went their way. ning ways. honest. A level of quality, sta- Brazilian forward Joe- QNA eration agreement between Julen Lopetegui's days bility, experience, know-how," linton's stoppage-time goal DOHA the two football bodies is as Madrid coach still look Mourinho conceded. earned Hoffenheim a 3-3 something that I look forward numbered despite seeing the "I have no complaints with draw at home to Lyon, allow- THE Qatar Football Associa- with great anticipation," reigning European champions my boys. I have a positive feel- ing City to lead the group from tion (QFA) on Tuesday signed Sherpa said. beat Viktoria Plzen on a night ing for their effort." the French side. a five-year collaboration “The agreement will in which both Bayern Munich The good news for United Andrej Kramaric netted agreement with the All Nepal strengthen the cooperation in and Manchester City won on is that they remain second in twice for Hoffenheim in be- Football Association (ANFA). various fields related to foot- the road. the group after Valencia were Real Madrid’s Marcelo (left) celebrates scoring his goal with Gareth tween strikes from Bertrand President of NFA Karma ball. We know the experience It is just one win in seven held to a 1-1 draw by Young Bale during their Champions League match against FC Viktoria Plzen Traore and Tanguy Ndombe- Tsering Sherpa and Bijian Qatar has in the field of devel- matches now for Jose Mour- Boys in Switzerland. at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on Tuesday. (AFP) le, but Memphis Depay ap- Raj Sharma, General Co- oping the sport. Their training inho's United after they went Michy Batshuayi put the peared to have won it for Lyon ordinator of the Nepalese courses for players, officials, down to defeat against an ac- Spaniards ahead, but Guil- RESULTS ing, with Edin Dzeko scoring a before Joelinton intervened. Football League Commit- referees, and coaches etc are complished Juventus, who laume Hoarau's second-half first-half brace before Cengiz "In Europe, 0-3, we were tee, met with QFA President hugely beneficial for the par- were worthy victors. penalty gave Young Boys their FIXTURES Under sealed the points. outstanding," Guardiola told Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa ticipants,” he added. After facing uncomfort- first point. AEK Athens 0 - 2 Bayern München That game was overshad- BT Sport. "If we are able to bin Ahmed al Thani. “There is no doubt that Young Boys 1 - 1 Valencia able questions on the eve of Lopetegui's position in Ajax 1 - 0 Benfica owed by reports that around win the next game Shakhtar The new agreement also Qatar has become the lead- the game over rape allegations charge of Real remains frag- Hoffenheim 3 - 3 Olympique Lyonnais 20 people had been injured will be out. After our defeat in brings QFA and ANFA closer ing sports centre in Asia. We made against him in the Unit- ile despite his side claiming a Shakhtar Donetsk 0 - 3 Manchester City – at least one seriously – Lyon we were under pressure. as they look into ways and are proud to be working with ed States, Ronaldo played his first win in six games by beat- Roma 3 - 0 CSKA Moskva when an escalator leading to a I'm very pleased with our means to develop the worlds a body like the QFA. It is a Real Madrid 2 - 1 Viktoria Plzen part on the field for Juve back ing Viktoria Plzen 2-1 at the Manchester United 0 - 1 Juventus metro station in central Rome performance." biggest sport. professionally run sports body at the ground where he was Santiago Bernabeu. collapsed. Italian media said Meanwhile, Javi Martinez It is expected that Qatar that works diligently to de- once idolised. Karim Benzema headed Russian football fans caused and Robert Lewandowski and Nepal will have exchange velop the sport in Qatar and He played a key role in Madrid ahead early on, and at least keep Real level with the accident. scored second-half goals as programmes between the two around Asia,” Sherpa said. the winner as it was his cross, Marcelo later doubled their Roma atop Group G. Pep Guardiola's Man- Bayern beat AEK Athens 2-0 countries in various age brack- The ANFA President said aimed at Juan Cuadrado, lead before Patrik Hrosovsky "I am convinced I will be," chester City had little trouble in Greece. ets to develop youth football. he was impressed by Qatar's which ended up falling for scored for the Czech champi- said Lopetegui when asked if against Shakhtar Donetsk, Niko Kovac's team are Qatar will also rely on the help preparations being carried Paulo Dybala to tuck home in ons to set up a nervy finale. he believed he would still be in winning 3-0 in Ukraine to level atop Group E with Ajax, from Aspire Academy and As- out to host the 2022 FIFA the 17th minute. Reports suggest Lopetegui charge against Barcelona. atone for a defeat there last who defeated Benfica 1-0 petar Sports Medicine Hospi- World Cup following his visit Ronaldo also forced a su- may still not survive in the job Roma eased to a 3-0 win season. thanks to a deflected stop- tal to beef up their exchange to the pavilion at the Su- perb save from David de Gea, until Sunday's Clasico against over CSKA Moscow, who had David Silva and Aymeric page-time winner from young programs with NFA. preme Committee for Deliv- while Paul Pogba struck the Barcelona, but the result did beaten Real in their last out- Laporte scored before Bernar- full-back Noussair Mazraoui. "The signing of this coop- ery and Legacy.

Ex-Tunisia player CSKA fan stabbed in detained in Belgium clashes before CL football fraud probe Infantino seeks vote on tourneys despite criticism match in Rome BRUSSELS: Former Tunisia REUTERS Leagues, said they were op- ROME: A CSKA Moscow fan was international Fabien Camus was MANCHESTER Financial posed to "both the process stabbed and two others wounded detained on Wednesday in a and the content" of Infan- ahead of Tuesday's Champions massive fraud and match-fixing FIFA President Gianni Infan- backers tino's proposals. "There has League game with Roma, Italian scandal that has engulfed Bel- tino will put his controversial not been a proper consulta- media said Wednesday. Police gium's top football division. plans for two new interna- O Infantino revealed his tion or impact study" Colom- used water cannons against The 33-year-old midfielder, tional soccer tournaments to plans in May for a new bo told Reuters, saying many rioting fans and identified 18 of who is without a club after he a vote at Friday's meeting of Global Nations League and members of his organisation them late Tuesday as violence left KV Mechelen at the end of the body's ruling council, a a revamped Club World Cup were concerned that the plans was reported outside the Stadio last season, is the first player to spokesman for the govern- which he says are backed by would further increase the gap Olimpico. Roma and CSKA fans be detained since the scandal ing body told Reuters on a ‘solid and serious’ group between the wealthy clubs and had already clashed in Rome, broke on October 10. Wednesday. of investors willing to spend the rest, adding to the prob- leaving 19 people wounded, Prosecutors said Camus, However, with the World $25 billion over a 12-year lem of competitive imbalance when the two sides met in the who started his career at Mar- Leagues Forum, which repre- cycle starting in 2021. in domestic club football. 2014/15 season. About 20 seille, has been charged with sents 38 professional leagues, President of The Federation Internationale de Football Association UEFA have not made a Russian fans were hurt in central "money laundering and involve- asking Infantino last week (FIFA) Gianni Infantino during the elective assembly of the Italian public statement regarding Rome when an escalator col- ment in a criminal organisa- not to go for a vote and strong Football Federation (FIGC) recently. (AFP) Friday's meeting but in the lapsed at the Repubblica stop, tion". opposition within Europe, rum (WLF) letter, signed by past they have been clear in near the Termini train station. "An Olivier Myny, a forward at Friday's FIFA council meet- ball's governing body UEFA called the 'Final Eight' fea- Premier League executive their opposition to Infanti- anomaly caused the collapse of second-tier club OH Leuven, ing in Kigali, Rwanda, could are among several organisa- turing eight international chairman Richard Scuda- no’s plans. the escalator, but we cannot say was charged as part of the cause a major split. tions unwilling to endorse the teams, council members will more, Bundesliga CEO Chris- In May, UEFA presi- anything yet about how things probe two weeks ago but was Infantino revealed his plans at this stage. be urged to back the principle tian Seifert and Mexican Liga dent Aleksander Ceferin de- happened," the ANSA news released by the judge. plans in May for a new Glo- The new competitions and authorise FIFA to work MX executive president En- nounced what he called 'highly agency quoted Rome firefighters' More than 20 individuals, in- bal Nations League and a and related commercial strat- further on the project. rique Bonilla and confirmed cynical and ruthless mercan- chief Giampiero Boscaino as say- cluding club executives, players' revamped Club World Cup egy feature on the agenda for The picture for the Club to Reuters, said the leagues tilism' and accused FIFA of ing. Rome Mayor Virginia Raggi agents and two referees, have which he says are backed by the meeting and the FIFA World Cup, currently an an- are "firmly opposed to any selling the soul of the game. said at the Repubblica stop that been charged as part of the a 'solid and serious' group spokesman told Reuters that nual tournament with seven decision at this stage". As well as concerns over the "witnesses seem to have seen investigation that partly relates of investors willing to spend there will be votes held on teams, is less clear. Infan- The WLF includes Afri- international calendar, which (people) sing and dance on the to suspected match-fixing in a $25 billion over a 12-year cy- the proposals. tino had talked of a four can, Asian, South and North has already been agreed until escalator." failed effort to save formerly cle starting in 2021. The spokesman said that yearly event featuring 24 American leagues as well as 2024, several officials have Dozens of empty and broken top-tier Mechelen from relega- The European Leagues, in regard to the Global Na- clubs but several alternative those from Europe. expressed surprise that In- beer bottles were reportedly found tion to the second division. which includes the Premier tions League, where Infan- models will also be put to Alberto Colombo, Dep- fantino has yet to reveal the at the stop despite the ban on al- Ten people have been League, Bundesliga and La tino envisages a mini-World the Council. uty General Secretary and identity of the financial back- coholic drinks ahead of the game detained. (AFP) Liga, and European foot- Cup, held every two years The World Leagues Fo- spokesman for the European ers for the plan. which Roma won 3-0. (DPA) Sports Thursday, October 25, 2018 19 Stephens victory hands winless Osaka Singapore lifeline

AFP started well and methodically SINGAPORE constructed points to rattle Bertens before the Dutchwom- FORMER US Open champion an clawed back into the contest. Sloane Stephens overcame gal- In the tournament’s first tie lant Kiki Bertens in another break, Stephens took advantage marathon match at the WTA of a misfiring Bertens to draw Finals, a result which breathes first blood. A gritty Bertens hit life into Japanese sensation back in the second set, working Naomi Osaka’s teetering Singa- Stephens around the court to pore campaign. take control of the rallies. A de- The American struggled moralised Stephens had no an- mid-match but fought back swer and her slump continued from an early break in the third into the deciding set where she set to prevail 7-6 (7/4), 2-6, 6-3 was broken in the second game. in two hours and 20 minutes. But the twists continued It was the result crowd fa- with Stephens coming back vourite Osaka needed after she from nowhere to break twice fell to number one seed Angel- and reel off four straight games. ique Kerber in a three-set clas- Bertens only qualified just sic to put her on the brink of days before the tournament af- Qatar players celebrate a goal agaisnt Chinese Taipei during their AFC U-19 Group A match at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Wednesday. elimination. ter world number one Simona Like White Group, all play- Halep withdrew due to injury. ers from Red Group can still Earlier, Kerber had a chance qualify for the semi-finals al- to serve it out against Osaka in though winless Osaka will need the second set but triumphed Qatar to the fore, cruise to rely on results to get through. the hard way in a pulsating 6-4, World number six 5-7, 6-4 victory in two hours Stephens has moved into and 30 minutes. pole position after her second The German appeared to be straight victory. hampered by a back injury in “I just tried my very best the third set but dug deep and into AFC U-19 quarters from the first point in the third gained the crucial break in the set and it didn’t go my way im- seventh game. mediately but I just kept bat- “I will try to recover as deadlock on 11 minutes when resolute Chinese Taipei de- med had been brought down in tling,” she said after the match. soon as possible,” Kerber told The Maroons thump Chinese Taipei 4-0 Abdulrasheed Umaru thumped fending forced them to wait the area by Chiu Po-Jui. It was the sixth consecutive reporters. “It was just one, to top group; Indonesia down UAE a fierce angled drive against until the 57th minute before Meanwhile, 10-man Indo- match to go the distance at the two points which decided the the bar, before goalkeeper Li taking the lead with substitute nesia sensationally qualified unpredictable WTA Finals. match. I'm just happy that I Guan-Pei did well to deny Mo- Khaled Mansour drilling a shot for the AFC U-19 Champion- A sharp moving Stephens won the battle.” AFC ticket through to the last eight. hammed Waad Abdulwahhab across Li and into the net. ship quarter-finals for the first BOGOR (JAKARTA) In the end, Qatar assumed and Umaru in quick succession With Chinese Taipei’s re- time in 40 years, beating Unit- pole position by the narrow- shortly after. solve clearly broken and the ed Arab Emirates 1-0 to elimi- QATAR progressed into the est of margins after scoring Umaru was once again East Asians failing to must a nate the visitors at Gelora Bung AFC U-19 Championship In- more goals than either second- foiled by Li in the 27th minute, genuine opportunity of their Karno Stadium. donesia 2018 quarter-finals on placed Indonesia or the United while Hashim Ali’s clever flick own, Qatar added a second A 23rd-minute goal from Wednesday as a hard-fought Arab Emirates in the games be- from a corner failed to beat the through Hashim Ali courtesy of Witan Sulaeman gave the hosts 4-0 win over a resilient Chi- tween the trio. alert Chinese Taipei custodian a deft finish four minutes later. the lead, but they had to dig nese Taipei helped them fin- The 2014 title winners will shortly after half-hour mark. As chances became few deep to hold out after captain ish top of a tight Group A that now meet the yet to be de- In the final moments of and far between, Qatar Nurhidayat Haji Haris was sent saw three teams finish tied on cided runners-up in Group B, what had proved to be a domi- pressed for a third and it duly off early in the second half. six points. with Sunday’s encounter sure nant yet decidedly frustrating came with 13 minutes remain- The decisive goal was the Indonesia finished second to be a titanic tussle given that half for the Qataris, Li did su- ing, Hashim Ali bagging his result of sheer opportunism, in the group after beating UAE both a spot in the semi-finals premely well to repel a rasping second of the game with a de- with Witan robbing Emirati by a lone goal. and a berth at next year’s Umaru drive from 12 yards and lightful curling effort that beat defender Yousef Ali of the A flurry of second half goals FIFA U-20 World Cup will be Ahmed Suhail planted a head- Li’s despairing dive. ball 40 yards from goal be- ensured the nervy victory for up for grabs. er narrowly wide of the target Qatar rounded off the fore outpacing everyone in Qatar who had gone into the On what proved to be a much to his annoyance. scoring on 86 minutes when the vicinity and slamming the Sloane Stephens after her singles round-robin match against Kiki game knowing that only a win tense night of football, Qatar Qatar’s ascendancy showed Umaru expertly converted a ball home from just inside the Bertens at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals 2018 at the Indoor would have guaranteed them a came close to breaking the no sign of abating, but more penalty after Khaled Moham- penalty area. Stadium in Singapore on Wednesday. (EPA-EFE) Mercedes, Hamilton heading for Bangladesh duo hit half centuries to seal series win over Zimbabwe another Mexican coronation AFP SCOREBOARD REUTERS Sebastian Vettel can only take four races, that's what my mind battle on our hands and we CHITTAGONG MEXICO CITY the title by winning all of the was set on," he said of his ap- will have to keep pushing to ZIMBABWE BANGLADESH remaining races and hoping his proach going into last weekend. win both titles," commented OPENER Imrul Kayes and H. Masakadza c Mushfiqur b Saifuddin 14 Liton Das c Tiripano b Raza 83 C. Zhuwao c Fazle b Mehidy 20 Imrul Kayes c Chigumbura b Raza 90 LEWIS Hamilton won his British rival fails to score the Hamilton's Finnish team Mercedes team boss Toto Liton Das hit big half-centuries B. Taylor lbw b Mahmudullah 75 Fazle Mahmud St Taylor b Raza 0 fourth Formula One world five points needed to put the mate Valtteri Bottas may also Wolff. as Bangladesh crushed Zimba- S. Williams c Mushfiqur b Saifuddin 47 Mushfiqur Rahim not out 40 championship in Mexico last championship to bed. feel he has more of a chance of The thinner air should bwe by seven wickets in the S. Raza c Mushfiqur b Mortaza 49 Mohammad Mithun not out 24 year and it will come as a shock Seventh on Sunday would standing on top of the podium, mean Ferrari and Mercedes second one-day international P. Moor c Mehidy b Mustafizur 17 Extras (lb1, w11, nb1) 13 E. Chigumbura c Nazmul b Saifuddin 3 Total (three wickets; 44.1 overs) 250 if he does not also wrap up his do the trick for Hamilton but for the first time this year, since have less of an engine advan- to take an unassailable 2-0 B. Mavuta not out 9 Did not bat: Mahmudullah Riyad, Mehidy Hasan, fifth at the capital's Hermanos the 33-year-old, who admitted a win for him also hands Ham- tage, opening up a window of lead in the three-match series D. Tiripano not out 3 Mohammad Saifuddin, Mashrafe Mortaza, Mustafizur Rodriguez circuit this weekend. to thinking strategically in the ilton the title. opportunity for Red Bull. in Chittagong on Wednesday. Extras (b5, lb3, w1) 9 Rahman, Nazmul Islam Fall of wickets: 1-148 (Liton), The Mercedes driver will previous race in Texas when The focus "That's what helped us last Imrul missed out on his Total (seven wickets; 50 overs) 246 2-152 (Fazle), 3-211 (Imrul) Fall of wickets: 1-18 (Masakadza), 2-70 (Zhuwao), Bowling: Jarvis 9-0-31-0 (w2), Chatara 7-0-48-0(w1), want to do it with rather more trying to pass Verstappen for for both Mer- year and we're hopeful it will do second century in the series 3-147 (Taylor), 4-188 (Williams), 5-229 (Raza), 6-229- Tiripano 5-0-22-0, Mavuta 7-0-56-0 (w7), Williams determination and style this second, is going cedes drivers the same again." said Red Bull when he was dismissed for (Moor), 7-234 (Chigumbura) Bowling: Mortaza 10-0- 6-0-43-0 (nb1), Raza 10-1-43-3 (w1), Zhuwao 0.1-0- time, however, even if he is for the win. will remain on team boss Christian Horner. 90, but this was enough to 49-1, Mustafizur 10-0-35-1, Saifuddin 10-1-45-3, 6-0 still publicly taking nothing for "I know the securing the "Realistically it's our last help Bangladesh cruise to Mehidy 7-0-45-1 (w1), Nazmul 10-0-43-0, Result: Bangladesh won by seven wickets granted and warning against guys will do great constructors' shot at winning a race between 250-3 in 44.1 overs after they Mahmudullah 3-0-21-1 complacency. analysis from to- crown for a now and the end of the year." restricted Zimbabwe to 246-6 Last time, the Briton - now day in the next fifth year Further back there are at the Zahur Ahmed Chowd- very first over of the innings “I think winning the toss 70 points clear of Ferrari's couple of days in a row, still some big battles going hury Stadium. following a television replay. was crucial. We knew about Sebastian Vettel with three and we'll come however. on for championship posi- Imrul, who played a match- Off-break bowler Sikandar the dew, but it was not as much rounds remaining - finished strong in the next Mer- tion that decides how the winning knock of 144 runs in Raza dismissed Liton to break as we expected,” Mortaza said. ninth and was lapped in a race," he told re- cedes are 66 share of the revenues and Sunday’s series opener, shared the stand and then also had Mushfiqur Rahim and high-altitude race won by Red porters after fin- points ahead prize money is divided. 148 runs with Liton Das in the number three Fazle Mahmud Mohammad Mithun were Bull's young Dutchman Max ishing third in of Ferrari, who Fourth-placed Renault opening stand, Bangladesh’s in his next over, but Imrul unbeaten on 40 and 24 runs Verstappen. Austin last Sun- closed the gap have a good but not safe margin best ODI start in 2018. stood firm to deny Zimbabwe respectively. Mithun clinched If Verstappen were to re- day with Vettel in Texas, with a to Haas while the Racing Point Liton chipped in with 83 further momentum. Bangladesh’s 12th successive peat the feat, and that cannot fourth. maximum 86 still Force India team - with Mexi- off 77 balls after being re- Bangladesh skipper win over Zimbabwe in style, be ruled out, Hamilton would "The sole to be won after co's sole driver Sergio Perez - prieved on naught by the Mashrafe Mortaza acknowl- hitting left-arm spinner Ce- be champion anyway. goal was to Lewis Hamilton Mexico. are closing in on sixth-placed third umpire, who overturned edged dew in the field made phas Zhuwao for a six over That is because Ferrari's win these "We have a McLaren. a leg-before decision in the their job easier. deep square leg. Tale of a tie: Shai dashes India hopes; Kohli fastest to 10,000

AFP FASTEST TO 10,000 ONE-DAY INT’L RUNS VISAKHAPATNAM, INDIA PLAYER M I R SCOREBOARD Virat Kohli* (India) 213 205 10076 Sachin Tendulkar (India) 266 259 18426 INDIA WEST INDIES (Target 322) CENTURION Shai Hope hit a last-ball R. Sharma c Hetmyer b Roach 4 K. Powell c Pant b Shami 18 boundary to help West Indies tie the sec- Sourav Ganguly (India) 272 263 11363 S. Dhawan lbw b Nurse 29 C. Hemraj b K. Yadav 32 ond one-day international against India Ricky Ponting (Australia) 272 266 13704 V. Kohli not out 157 S. Hope not out 123 Jacques Kallis (South Africa) 286 272 11579 A. Rayudu b Nurse 73 M. Samuels b K. Yadav 13 despite Indian skipper Virat Kohli’s daz- MS Dhoni b McCoy 20 S. Hetmyer c Kohli b Chahal 94 zling 157 on Wednesday. MS Dhoni* (India) 320 273 10143 Brian Lara (West Indies) 287 278 10405 R. Pant lbw b Samuels 17 R. Powell c Sharma b K. Yadav 18 Needing five runs on the final ball to R. Jadeja c Powell b McCoy 13 J. Holder run out (Rayudu/Chahal) 12 Rahul Dravid (India) 309 287 10889 chase down West Indies’ target of 322, M. Shami not out 0 A. Nurse c Rayudu b U. Yadav 5 Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka) 315 296 10290 Extras (lb3, w5) 8 K. Roach not out 0 Hope – who made a total of 123 – got Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) 404 380 14234 Total: (For 6 wickets, 50 overs) 321 Extras (b1, lb4, w1) 6 four off Indian paceman Umesh Yadav VIRAT Inzamam-ul-Haq (Pakistan) 322 299 11739 Did not bat: Y. Chahal, U. Yadav, K. Yadav Fall of wickets: 1-15 Total: (For 7 wickets, 50 overs) 321 as the tourists ended on 321-7 in their 50 KOHLI Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) 337 328 13430 (Sharma), 2-40 (Dhawan), 3-179 (Rayudu), 4-222 (Dhoni), 5-248 Did not bat: D. Bishoo, O. McCoy Fall of wickets: 1-36 (K. Powell), 2-64 overs. (Pant), 6-307 (Jadeja) Bowling: Holder 6-0-50-0 (w1), Roach 10-0- (Hemraj), 3-78 (Samuels), 4-221 (Hetmyer), 5-253 (R. Powell), 6-300 Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) 355 333 12650 67-1, Nurse 10-0-46-2 (w2), Bishoo 10-0-48-0, McCoy 9-0-71-2 (Holder), 7-315 (Nurse) Bowling: Shami 10-0-59-1 (w1), Umesh Earlier Kohli became the quickest (w2), Samuels 5-0-36-1. 10-0-78-1, Kuldeep 10-0-67-3, Jadeja 10-0-49-0, Chahal 10-0-63-1. batsman to reach 10,000 ODI runs on into the match on the back of his 106 in Toss: India Result: Match tied Series: India lead the five-match series his way to his second successive century the West Indies’ opening loss, smashed and help India amass 321-6 after elect- four fours and seven sixes to unsettle the ing to bat first. The hosts lead the five- Indian bowlers. some tight bowling by the Indian pace- his opposite number Jason Holder off match series 1-0. Left-arm wrist spinner Hetmyer though fell short of what men and Holder’s run out. debutant Obed McCoy and made full use Kuldeep Yadav claimed three wickets in would have been his fourth ODI ton after But the day belonged to Kohli who of the reprieve. what turned out to be the second tied top edging one of Yuzvendra Chahal’s leg reached 10,000 runs in his 205th in- He put on 139 runs for the third game between the two sides. spinners to get caught by Kohli at cover. nings as he surpassed fellow batting great wicket with Ambati Rayudu, who made The West Indies were in trouble at Hope then kept his calm to put to- Sachin Tendulkar, who first crossed the 73. Rayudu took stock along with Kohli 78-3 when Hope infused life into their gether another 47-run crucial partner- 10,000-run mark in 259 innings in 2001. after India lost their openers for 40 as chase and put on 143 runs for the fourth ship with skipper Jason Holder to nearly Kohli’s heroics that came at the back the batting duo rebuilt the innings and wicket with Shimron Hetmyer, who pull off victory for the West Indies. of his 140 in India’s opening win on counter-attack. West Indies’ Shai Hope (left) with Shimron Hetmyer during the second blasted 94 off 64 deliveries. Hope, who registered his second Sunday. Nicknamed “King Kohli”, the The third match is slated for Satur- One-Day International against India at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy The left-handed Hetmyer, who came ODI ton, kept chipping away despite prolific run-getter was dropped on 44 by day in Pune. ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. (AFP) 20 Thursday, October 25, 2018 The Last Word Libraries open up our world; must be open to world: Sheikha Hind

Chair of the Board of Trustees of Qatar National Library Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al Thani speaks at the British Library in London on Wednesday. 9DVW*XOIKLVWRU\ZHEVLWHFHOHEUDWHVIRXU\HDUVDQGWHQPLOOLRQSDJHYLHZV TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tar Foundation for Educa- Initially agreed in 2012, Hind toured the digitisation nessing this power depends on material of historical re- begins in the New Year.” DOHA tion, Science and Community the partnership was extended studio on the sixth floor of the accessibility. Across the world, search. Over the past four Dr Sohair Wastawy, ex- Development, Qatar National earlier this year so that a fur- British Library, where Gulf- physical access to such a vault years, the Qatar Digital Li- ecutive director at Qatar Na- THE Qatar Digital Library this Library and the British Li- ther 900,000 images will be related material – including of knowledge is not universal. brary project has helped to tional Library, who was also week celebrated the fourth brary to digitise historical added to the 1.5 million al- music, maps, ships’ logs, re- “Thankfully, the digital make our rich and fascinat- in attendance at the reception, anniversary of its launch. The collections relating to Gulf ready available online. ports, letters, private papers age means access to libraries ing collections relating to said: “The Qatar Digital Li- bilingual website, which com- history and Arabic scientific To celebrate the anniver- and historical publications – is no longer purely defined Gulf history and Arabic sci- brary embodies the core mis- prises content in both Arabic manuscripts. Metadata and sary, Chair of the Board of is digitised, fully catalogued by buildings. We are here to ence available to researchers sions of the Qatar National and English and provides free descriptions of the digitised Trustees of Qatar National Li- and uploaded onto the Qatar celebrate a project that epito- around the globe. Working in Library, which is to provide public access to an important items are in both Arabic and brary Her Excellency Sheikha Digital Library (www.qdl.qa). mises how libraries, and all close and fruitful partnership free access to a wealth of in- range of historical collections English, and the Qatar Digital Hind bint Hamad al Thani and Speaking at the reception, that they hold, can truly be with Qatar Foundation and formation to everyone. The held by the British Library, Library transforms access to Dame Carol Black, chair of the Her Excellency Sheikha Hind available to everyone. Librar- the Qatar National Library, Qatar Digital Library has al- has now been visited by more these collections – previously British Library Board, attend- said: “It is said that libraries ies open up our world. That is we are delighted to have made ready supported numerous re- than 1.2 million users, gen- only accessible via the Brit- ed a reception on Wednesday give us power – the power to why they must be opened up this valuable resource freely searchers and scholars across erating more than 10 million ish Library’s reading rooms night at the British Library in cast our eyes across the sweep to the world.” available as never before, and several disciplines, ranging pages views. – for academics, researchers, London. of history and discover what Dame Carol Black said, expect to unlock access to from history to science, from The website is the result students and the wider global In advance of the recep- the past can tell us about our “The collections held at the many more collections as the archaeology to sociology, of a partnership between Qa- community. tion, Her Excellency Sheikha present and future. But har- British Library are the raw third phase of the programme among others.” Ashghal to open permanent Al Meera launches Turkish Festival signal-controlled junction at Al Mukafaha Interchange

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Friday (October 26). west of Al Rayyan Park will DOHA The new junction connects be closed. However, the lo- Al Rayyan Road with Leabday cal access will be maintained THE Public Works Authority, Street and Bu Erayyen Street, for park visitors and local ‘Ashghal’, has announced that creating easy access for the residents from Old Al Rayyan it will replace the current tem- areas of Bani Hajer, Doha, Al Street as shown on the map. porary signalised junction at Luqta and Al Waab. The new The Public Works Author- Bin Zaben Interchange (com- opening will improve traffic ity requests all road users to monly known as Al Mukafaha) largely since shifting traffic to abide by the speed limit as with a permanent one as part the permanent road will save shown on the signage and fol- of the Al Rayyan Road Up- transit time. low the road signs to ensure grade project Phase Two. With eight lanes in each di- their safety. The opening will also in- rection to the signalised junc- Earlier this month, Ash- clude a new road that will tion at Bin Zaben Interchange, ghal had announced the par- connect the new signalised including three straight ahead tial opening of a new bridge junction with Al Lebdaya lanes; three left turn lanes, one at Khalid Bin Abdullah Al At- Roundabout in order to im- right turn lane and one U-turn tiya Interchange and a new prove traffic flow between lane providing connectivity tunnel at Sheikh Khalid Bin Ambassador of Turkey to Qatar HE Fikret Ozer and Al Meera Chairman Sheikh Thani bin Thamer bin Mohammed al Thani cut a cake during the the surrounding areas and towards Bani Hajer, Doha, Al Hamad Al Thani Interchange opening ceremony of Turkish Festival. (PHOTOGRAPHS BY JALAL PATHIYOOR) Al Waab. Luqta and Al Waab, the road’s as part of Al Rayyan Road The opening has been de- capacity will be substantially Development Project to pro- MALEK HELALI During the festival, guests signed in coordination with the increased. vide a free and direct traffic DOHA will be able to get familiar General Directorate of Traffic The existing 600 me- flow between Al Furousiya with the Turkish heritage, and will be implemented on tre long road located to the Street and Huwar Street. AL Meera Consumer Goods Company on Wednesday culture and regional launched the Turkish Festival, cuisine. as part of a series of periodic festivals that bring consumers special offers from exotic des- of products between Qatar tinations. and Turkey is currently being Speaking at the launch of studied and is expected to be the festival which will contin- announced soon. ue till November 6, Mohamed The festival was launched al Badr, executive director of at Al Meera Hyatt Plaza in the Al Meera, said that 500 differ- presence of Al Meera Chair- ent Turkish products are fea- man Sheikh Thani bin Thamer tured in the festival including bin Mohammed al Thani. Also food items, household prod- the two countries’ intentions He added that the variety of present were Abdallah bin ucts and electronics. to further deepen ties in many Turkish products introduced Khalifa al Kuwari, director of He noted that following fields including trade. to the Qatari market after the Supply Department / Quan- the Turkish festival, there will The ambassador said that blockade were appreciated by titative Licences and Market be an Indian festival and a the trade exchange volume is ex- the Qatari citizens and resi- Control Department at Min- Philippines festival as well. pected to reach $2bn by the end dents, so the two countries istry of Economy and Com- Speaking to the press on of 2018 compared to 1.3bn in have been working on advanc- merce, and Didier Castaing, the sidelines of the festival’s 2017. Ozer noted that the trade ing the trade exchange and Al Meera CEO, along with Al launch, the Ambassador of exchange has been accelerating diversifying imports and ex- Meera executive directors. Turkey to Qatar HE Fikret since the start of the blockade ports. The ambassador noted During the festival, guests Ozer stressed the strong bilat- on Qatar and after Turkey’s sup- further that the establishment will be able to get familiar with eral relations between Qatar port of the local Qatari market of a joint-company specialised the Turkish heritage, culture and Turkey and emphasised with essential goods. in maritime transportation and regional cuisine.

HUNGARIAN EMBASSY CELEBRATES NATIONAL DAY

The Embassy of Hungary in Doha celebrated the National Day of Hungary on Wednesday. Minister of Municipality and Environment HE Mohammed bin Abdullah al Rumaihi, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan al Hammadi and a number of diplomats and other dignitaries attended the event. A cake decorated with the national colours of Qatar and Hungary was cut on the occasion jointly by Ambassador of Hungary HE Barnabas Fodor, Rumaihi and Hammadi. (PHOTOGRAPHS BY JALAL PATHIYOOR)