3rd Best News Website in the Middle East

BUSINESS | 17 SPORT | 25 Macron ‘must show PSG ‘2000%’ sure example’ on deficit: Neymar will be at EU commissioner club next season

Monday 29 January 2018 | 12 Jumada 1 | 1439 www.thepeninsula.qa Volume 22 | Number 7421 | 2 Riyals

Get every corner of your home covered with Wi-Fi! Revolutionary Orbi device with best coverage!

Emir sends Qatar-Oman deal to boost food production condolences to The agreement was signed during the official UAE President talks held between the two countries in Muscat. The talks session was chaired from Qatari side QNA by Minister of Municipality and Environment DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh H E Mohamed bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi and Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani from Omani side by Minister of Agriculture and sent yesterday a cable of condolences to President of Fisheries H E Dr Fuad bin Jaafar Al Sagwani. the United Arab Emirates H H Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al THE PENINSULA the strategic relations between Nahyan on the death of his the two countries are at the mother, praying to Allah the MUSCAT: Qatar and Oman have highest level and built on clear Almighty to have mercy on signed a memorandum of under- basis, pointing out that the the soul of the late and make standing (MoU) on food signing of the memorandum of her residence in paradise. production, marketing, joint understanding was within the investment and export of Omani framework of strengthening the Public hygiene law: products to Qatar. existing cooperation between the The agreement was signed two countries in areas of Awareness drive in during the official talks held common interest. full swing between the two countries in Dr Fuad bin Jaafar Al Muscat. Sagwani, in a meeting with H E SANAULLAH ATAULLAH The talks session was chaired Mohamed bin Abdullah Al THE PENINSULA from the Qatari side by Minister Rumaihi, discussed issues of of Municipality and Environment mutual interest in the agricul- DOHA: Ministry of Munici- H E Mohamed bin Abdullah Al tural, animal and fisheries pality and Environment, Rumaihi and from the Omani sectors and means of developing Qatar’s Minister of Municipality and Environment H E Mohamed bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi and Oman’s represented by General side by Minister of Agriculture and enhancing joint cooperation Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries H E Dr Fuad bin Jaafar Al Sagwani signing a memorandum of Cleanliness Department is and Fisheries H E Dr Fuad bin in these sectors. understanding on food production, marketing, joint investment and export of Omani products to Qatar. conducting a massive Jaafar Al Sagwani, said the Min- They also discussed cooper- campaign to create istry of Municipality and Envi- ation between the two countries awareness among people ronment in a statement issued in the field of food security and investment in some fishing ports, relations between the two sides, about new public hygiene law yesterday. Strategic relations ways to promote investment in addition to the development adding that the MoU included that will come into effect from The session focused on the fields in the agricultural, animal of infrastructure and urban ways to explore possible oppor- Thursday. “Inspectors armed fields of agriculture, livestock between the two and fisheries sectors. projects within urban planning tunities for investment in the with judicial power are ready and fisheries, ways of developing countries are at the Mohammed bin Abdullah Al of coastal regions, especially Sultanate in the fisheries, agri- to round-up violators of the them and opening new prospects highest level and Rumaihi said that Qatar has fishing ports as they are culture and food sector, pointing new public hygiene law at all for enhancing cooperation and built on clear basis, many investments in various important for food industries and to the existence of a partnership municipalities,” Safar Al Shafi, exchanging experiences and fields in Oman. Qatar is looking food security. between Oman and Qatar in this Director of General Clean- views between the two said the Minister forward to see investment in the Dr Fuad bin Jaafar Al regard as well as to Qatar’s liness Department told The countries. of Municipality and Special Economic Zone in Duqm Sagwani said the signing of the intention to benefit from Peninsula. The Minister of Municipality Environment. in the areas of food industries MoU comes within the investment opportunities in the and Environment stressed that and strategic storage as well as framework of the close bilateral Sultanate. →FULL REPORT ON PAGE 3 Qatar-US strategic talks tomorrow to bolster ties

THE PENINSULA Minister H E Sheikh Mohamed They include, representatives bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, from the Ministry of Interior, DOHA: Qatari-US strategic Deputy Prime Minister and Min- Ministry of Municipality and dialogue will kick off ister of State for Defence Affairs, Environment, Ministry of Admin- tomorrow in Washington DC H E Dr Khalid bin Mohammed istrative Development, Labour wherein a number of agree- Al Attiyah, Minister of Energy and Social Affairs, Ministry of ments and memorandums of and Industry H E Dr Mohammed Transport and Communications, understanding (MoUs) will be bin Saleh Al Sada, and Minister Civil Aviation Authority, Qatar signed between the two coun- of Finance H E Ali Shareef Al Airways, Qatar Central Bank, tries in various fields, notably Emadi will participate in the Qatar Investment Authority, and energy and information strategic dialogue. Qatar Foundation for Education, security. The delegation will also be Science and Community A high-level Qatari dele- accompanied by representatives Development. gation comprised of Deputy of various ministries and entities Prime Minister and Foreign of Qatar. →CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

85% patients Preliminary frequency survive breast cancer in Qatar plans for 5G ready THE PENINSULA consultations with service pro- FAZEENA SALEEM viders in Qatar, to identify their THE PENINSULA DOHA: The Communications future demand regarding the Regulatory Authority (CRA) has required frequency bands for DOHA: The breast cancer completed the needed prepa- the deployment of 5G tech- survival rate in Qatar has rations for the fifth generation nology in the country. touched remarkable level of (5G) frequency bands for mobile In addition, CRA held a 85 percent as a result of high telecommunications services number of meetings with stake- standards of diagnosis and and has prepared preliminary holders and major companies treatment methods. frequency plans that can in ICT industry to discuss the The survival rate in Qatar accommodate the demand of global trends, the followed is also considered higher than Qatar’s telecom service approaches by International Like us on: Facebook other countries, said Dr providers of the main candidate Telecommunication Union Mohammed Ussama Al frequency bands for the use of (ITU) Study Groups and the Homsi, Senior Consultant 5G technology. approaches driven by the everyday new deals Physician. CRA is one of the regulatory industry in this field. bodies in the region that took →FULL REPORT ON PAGE 2 the lead and held, in early 2017, →CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 02 HOME MONDAY 29 JANUARY 2018

Minister of Culture & Sports with Ethiopian envoy

Minister of Transport and Communications, H E Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti, with Ukrainian delegation headed by Minister of Infrastructure, Volodymyr Omelyan, in Doha, yesterday. Minister of Culture and Sports H E Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali received the Ambassador of the Ethiopia to Qatar, Metasebia Tadesse, at his office yesterday. They discussed cooperation between both countries and ways to develop it in the field of sports and culture. Qatar, Ukraine discuss cooperation in various fields QNA They discussed aspects of coop- The meeting also discussed a eration in the field of aviation, mar- number of matters of common DOHA: Minister of Transport and itime transport, ports and railroads interest and was attended by the Communications H E Jassim bin Saif and means of further enhancing them, Chairman of the Civil Aviation Al Sulaiti met here yesterday with in addition to benefiting from Authority, Abdullah bin Nasser Turki the Ukrainian Minister of Infra- investment opportunities in the field Al Subaie, and Qatar Airways Group Qatar becomes a party structure, Volodymyr Omelyan. of transport in both countries. Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker. to UN’s TIR Convention 85% patients survive breast cancer in Qatar THE PENINSULA Qatar has rapidly, with Pakistan, become the China and India, which are FAZEENA SALEEM a committee to approve on medical DOHA: Qatar has deposited home to almost 40 percent THE PENINSULA grounds if a patients’ needs to go its instruments of accession 73rd Contracting of the world population, abroad for treatment. Only in case to the TIR Convention, Party to the acceding to the Convention DOHA: The breast cancer survival if the patient is with uncommon type which will enter into force within the last three years rate in Qatar has touched remarkable of cancer would need to go abroad, for the State of Qatar this United Nations’ alone. level of 85 percent as a result of high such cases are very rare,” said Dr Al July 25. TIR Convention, The Ministry of standards of diagnosis and treatment Homsi. The National Cancer By so doing, Qatar has the only global Transport and Communi- methods. The survival rate is also Framework 2017–2022 stipulates a become the 73rd Contracting cations emphasizes that considered higher than other coun- number of recommendations for Party to the United Nations’ customs transit Qatar’s accession to TIR tries, said Dr Mohammed Ussama Al improving the cancer journey for TIR Convention, the only system, to Convention will allow its Homsi (pictured), Senior Consultant patients and these recommendations global customs transit facilitate trade land transport fleet and Physician. translate to direct improvements in system, to facilitate trade other land shipping modes “According to our statistics the patient care at NCCCR. and the seamless and secure and the seamless to move to ports and breast cancer survival rate is 85 and a unique range of services “The framework reinforces the movement of goods across and secure harbors of TIR Convention percent from diagnosis to five years including urgent care, hematology need for rapid diagnosis, multi-dis- its borders, according to a movement of countries by RoRo ships, and it is considered very good com- and oncology as well as palliative ciplinary sub-specialised precision press release by the Ministry move by land to where pared to other countries,” said Dr care. Suspected cancer cases are cancer treatment, supported by local of Transport and Communi- goods across its goods are released in any Mohammed Ussama Al Homsi, who seen sooner, diagnosis is more access to world leading clinical cations yesterday. borders. of TIR countries, and ship is also Chairman of Medical accurate and faster, care pathways research programmes,” said Dr Al The only global customs and transport goods on Oncology and Hematology are smoother and support for Homsi. Also the medical education transit system for moving same track to Qatar. Department at Hamad Medical Cor- patients along their treatment and research programs are a strong goods across international road transport organi- The new system will poration (HMC)’s National Center for pathway is more comprehensive. focus for staff at NCCCR and efforts borders, TIR, or Transports zation, IRU. enable free movement for Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR). “We have a patient oriented in these areas are translated into Internationaux Routiers, The TIR Convention land transport modes that He also said that patients with pathway for cancer care. Any sus- improvements in patient care. has been supporting trade came into effect in 1975. It belong to those countries cancers such as breast, lymphoma, pected case of cancer will be referred NCCCR has received accredi- and development for over facilitates the transport of when shipping goods from leukemia and multiple myeloma to us by physicians from public and tation by Joint Commission Interna- 60 years, by allowing goods between countries. or to Qatar, the Ministry says, have a good response to treatment, private healthcare facilities. And we tional (JCI) again in year 2016. JCI customs-sealed vehicles It is the only global customs adding that this will con- while some types like pancreatic are obliged to see the person within accreditation is based on quality and and freight containers to transit system in existence. tribute to saving transport cancer and liver cancer have less 48 hours,” said Dr Al Homsi. safety across all clinical and man- transit countries with It now has 73 Contracting costs significantly thanks to response to treatment. However, the Also the number of patients agement functions. In addition, minimal border checks. It Parties covering the whole removing transaction fees response to treatment could be 100 seeking cancer care in foreign coun- NCCCR has been chosen as one of is governed by the United of Europe, and reaches out for those goods, in addition percent if the cancer is detected at tries has dramatically fallen due to three hospitals in the Middle East to Nations TIR Convention, to Asia, North Africa and to reducing transport an early stage. the improved services at NCCCR. pilot a new hand hygiene initiative which is hosted by UNECE, the Middle East. The TIR duration from countries of The NCCCR offers patients a “Number of patients going by JCI, based on their attention to and managed by the world Convention is expanding origin to Qatar. range of dedicated, specialised care abroad has reduced a lot. We have quality and patient safety.

WHO art competition: Deadline set for March 1 Turkish companies

THE PENINSULA works should be presented on an appropriate name of the country of residency, age, full type of drawing paper. The work will be home address, school name, address and seek transferring DOHA: The World Health Organization judged according to age groups 8-9 years, telephone number, the name of the guardian (WHO) has announced the annual art compe- 10-11 years, 12-13 years, 14 -15 years, and and telephone number and the email address technology to Qatar tition for schoolchildren to mark the World 16-18 years old. of the student or parents. Health Day 2018. The competition held on The jury of the regional office selects Winners will be awarded prizes and an QNA New business April 7 every year to commemorate its the winners of the competition, and the exhibition of winning works will be held at the partnerships will founding in 1948. This year’s competition organization is entitled to use the works WHO Regional Office. Students wishing to par- DOHA: Qatar Chamber (QC) be concluded soon will focus on comprehensive health coverage of art provided by the students in its media ticipate must send their artwork to the officials held a meeting between Qatari and under the theme “Health for All”. products. Participation in the contest Department of International Health Relations yesterday with a 10-busi- The competition is open for all school requires the participants to attach data forms at the Ministry of Public Health in the country nessmen Turkish delegation Turkish firms. students between the ages of 8-18 years. Art with full name of the submitted work, the of their residence by Thursday, March 1, 2018. from Turkey headed by Zakaria Aslan board of Great National Association, which is currently Chamber and Union of visiting Doha. Chambers and Commodity The meeting discussed Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) Temporary traffic diversion at Umm Birka Interchange ways to enhance trade co-oper- paves the ways for more coop- ation and exchange as well as eration between the two THE PENINSULA joint ventures between both parties. countries businessmen. There are about 186 DOHA: The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ has Addressing the meeting, Turkish-Qatari firms oper- announced that it will close the Northern Service Rashid bin Hamad Al Athba, ating in Qatar market and 19 Road heading to Simsima on Umm Birka Interchange QC’s board member, said that firms with 100% Turkish tomorrow for a period of 60 days, in coordination the Qatari private sector wel- capital. with the General Directorate of Traffic. comes promoting cooperation On his part, Aslan said that During the closure period, traffic heading to ties with the Turkish side. the objective of this visit is to Simsima and North Road via the Northern Service Al Athba noted that Qatar enhancing cooperation rela- Road on Umm Birka Interchange will be diverted to market is replete with tions between Qatari and a parallel diversion road, as shown on the attached investment opportunities which Turkish businessmen, assuring map. The traffic change is required to enable the attract Turkish investors and that Turkish companies are works of laying Sewer rising mains as part of design, businessmen, affirming that interested in establishing joint build, operate and maintain of Al Thakhira Sewage Qatari business owners have ventures with Qatari companies Treatment Works, Transfer Pumping Station and real desire to establish trade in all economic sectors. Associated Pipelines. alliances and partnerships with Turkish companies adopt The Public Works Authority requests that all road their Turkish counterparts. cutting-edge technologies in users abide by the speed limit and follow diversion road New business partnerships industry, affirming that they signs installed by Ashghal to ensure their safety. With will be concluded soon between are keen on transferring it to the camping season now underway, Ashghal also Qatari and Turkish firms, he Qatar through establishing reminds road users to exercise special care while driving pointed out. companies and factories in to their campsite, by further reducing speed as He mentioned the MOU collaboration with Qatari necessary. signed last year between Qatar businessmen. MONDAY 29 JANUARY 2018 HOME 03 Public Hygiene Law: Awareness drive in full swing SANAULLAH ATAULLAH reconciliation have been legal procedure by court as there is no bag, empty bottle in front of commer- THE PENINSULA also increased in five reconciliation in such cases. “The new cial shops or out of garbage containers times from QR100 to public hygiene law No 18 of 2017 stipu- placed for this purpose attracts QR500 DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality and QR500 in a bid to curb lates a fine of QR300 to QR6,000, fine. Throwing or leaving food waste in Environment, represented by the violations and maintain according to the nature and seriousness public places or beaches, public places General Cleanliness Department is hygiene at public places. of violation under the reconciliation pro- or open land attracts fine of QR500. conducting a massive campaign to “The non-serious vio- vision,” said Safar Al Shafi. Not covering the load on vehicles create awareness among people about lations like throwing cig- The reconcilable violations include properly that may fall or leak anything new Public Hygiene Law that will come arette butts, papers, throwing tissue papers, garbage, empty from there, invites fine QR2,000. into effect from Thursday. empty bottles, cans of cold bottle or spiting on footpath, road or Releasing drainage water from suction “Inspectors armed with judicial drink at roads, public public places invites QR500 fines. hole, manhole or delivery pipe not fixed power are ready to round-up the vio- places and beaches and Leaving waste, garbage bags, left-over properly is caused fine QR1,000. lators of the Public Hygiene Law No. 18 spitting on footpath, road foods or papers in front of houses, roads Washing cars, machines or other of 2017 at all municipalities,” Safar Al or public places invites or public places levy QR300 fines. transport vehicles at unauthorised Shafi, Director of General Cleanliness QR500 fine,” he said. A fine of QR500 is imposed on places invites fine QR300. Leaking any Department told The Peninsula. The law allows recon- cleaning or hanging carpets on windows substance from vehicles while running He said that the violators will have ciliation in a total of 15 or balconies facing road or public places. on public road is caused QR3,000 fine. to pay the fines at the municipality’s Safar Al Shafi non-serious violations. Throwing waste of trees or gardens on Leaving, dumping or getting rid con- office where the violation has taken Explaining serious viola- roads or public places also invites struction and demolition waste, solid place, within stipulated time otherwise tion, Al Shafi said that a QR500. waste from excavation at unauthorised they will be taken to the police station He said that the designs of posters non-serious violation can become Releasing used water to public road places invite fine of QR6,000. Releasing for further legal action under the law. and billboards have been approved and serious, leading to further legal action levy QR300 fine. Throwing animal waste drainage water at unauthorised places “As per the mechanism of law it will be issued soon adding that the by court where the provisions stipulate on unauthorised places attracts a fine attracts fine of QR5,000. enforcement, the inspectors will book picture messages will help educate hefty fines and jail sentence. of QR500. Al Shafi said that the punishments the violation and issue a copy to the vio- easily people about violations, regard- Giving example, he said that Occupying fields, road, streets, thor- in non-reconcilable cases include four lators to pay the fine,” said Al Shafi. less their languages and throwing or leaving garbage at public oughfare, streets, sidewalk , passageway, types depending on the nature of vio- Speaking about the awareness cam- qualifications. park is considered non-serious viola- public yards, public parking with aban- lation according to the Article No. 15 of paign, Al Shafi said that the Ministry has “The Ministry is also preparing a tion and it is reconcilable but if someone doned vehicles, old equipment or part the Law. A jail term of up to 1 year and launched a massive programme through small video carrying message about vio- is caught throwing a heap of garbage of it, also invites fine of QR1,000. penalty fines which shall not exceed media to educate all segments of the lations that will be released on local TVs would be subjected to stricter Throwing or leaving waste, garbage twenty five thousand (QR25,000) or one community including workers. and social sites. Under the campaign, of these penalties, a “Details about new law have been leaflets are also being prepared to dis- The violators term of up to six published in all local newspapers tribute at public places including shop- months’ imprison- including Arabic, English and those pub- ping centres and public parks and other will have to pay ment and penalty lishing in other languages of expatriate areas of public gathering,” said Al Shafi. the fines at the fines which shall not communities,” said Al Shafi. He said, workshops will be organ- municipality’s office exceed ten thousand He said that a local radio has also ised at labour camps to educate workers (QR10,000) or one of been involved to broadcast the aware- about the law and inspectors will visit where the violation these penalties. ness programme in various expatriate worksites to create awareness. has taken place, “The law also languages including Urdu, Hindi, Nepali Speaking on the provisions of the within stipulated includes penalty fines and Bangladeshi in a bid to approach law regarding the punishment, Al Shafi which shall not maximum number of people. said that the new public hygiene Law time otherwise they exceed twenty five “To intensify the awareness cam- stipulates severe punishments including will be taken to the thousand paign, the Ministry of Municipality and hefty fines upto QR25,000 and jail sen- police station for (QR25,000), penalty Environment is all set to place billboards tences up to one year in case of serious fines which shall not and posters carrying picture messages violations. further legal action exceed ten thousand at streets and roadsides across the The fines for some non-serious vio- under the law. (QR10,000),” said Al country,” said Al Shafi. lations that came under category of Shafi.

Burning charcoal & wood indoors can lead to brain damage and death, warns HMC

THE PENINSULA

DOHA: With temperatures expected to drop even further this week, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is raising awareness of the dangers of burning wood or charcoal indoors or in an enclosed space because of the risk of carbon people inside the room or house warning—causing suffocation monoxide poisoning from the where the gas is present breathe and sometimes death. gas that is released when these it in and suffocate – leading to Dr Jenkins added, “Mild are burnt. brain damage and death. carbon monoxide poisoning Carbon monoxide is a very Dr Dominic Jenkins, Senior may feel like food poisoning or poisonous gas which is partic- Consultant in Emergency Med- the flu, although unlike the flu, ularly dangerous as it cannot be icine and Deputy Chair for it doesn’t cause a high temper- seen or smelt. This means that Clinical Affairs at HMC, warns ature (fever). Symptoms can people who are exposed to it residents of the dangers of include headache, fatigue, The festival’s third and final fashion show brought an international line-up of fashion creations. may not be aware of its pres- carbon monoxide poisoning drowsiness, dizziness, nausea ence. Even small quantities of and the particular danger of or vomiting. More severe cases the gas can be extremely deadly burning wood and charcoal of poisoning may cause muscle particularly when this gas is indoors. cramps and fainting and loss of Shop Qatar: 15 winners receive two released in a small space He said: “When charcoal consciousness due to the poor without proper ventilation. burns, it releases carbon mon- delivery of oxygen to the heart BMW cars, QR500,000 cash prizes One of the leading causes of oxide gas. This has no taste or and the brain. The effects of carbon monoxide related poi- smell but it can be lethal as it carbon monoxide poisoning are THE PENINSULA closing ceremony on February and Lebanon’s Fouad Sarkis and soning and death is the burning displaces oxygen in the blood particularly dangerous for chil- 8 at Doha Festival City’s Center the jewel in the show’s crown of wood or charcoal inside the and deprives the heart, brain dren, pregnant women, people DOHA: Two BMW cars and Court which will feature a spe- was a guest appearance by Paki- home. Lack of proper ventila- and other organs of oxygen. with chronic heart diseases, res- QR500,000 worth of cash prizes cial open performance by Leb- stani superstar Imran Abbas in tion results in the concentration Large amounts of this gas can piratory problems or anemia.” were given away to 15 winners anese singer, Ramy Ayach. an Alejandro Resta creation. The of gas getting higher and higher make a person lose conscious- Dr Jenkins warned that res- during the third weekly draw of The third week of Shop Qatar, display of over 120 looks until the level is so great that ness in minutes without idents should never light wood Shop Qatar 2018 held at Tawar which ran from January 21 to 27, included menswear, bridal, or charcoal fires inside or in Mall on Thursday. took Qatar’s residents and visi- pret-a-porter and couture enclosed spaces and only Winners of the QR10,000 tors on a tour around the world designs. approved heating appliances cash prizes in the second week’s through unique fashion-forward On Thursday, American should be used. If symptoms of raffle draw are Saed Luseif events and activities at malls that award-winning EDM pop duo carbon monoxide poisoning are (114832), Jathro Lanco (198654), sampled the arts and crafts from The Chainsmokers performed suspected, occupants should Ismail Parambaih (125520) and countries as far as Russia, the USA, their biggest hits at Doha Exhi- immediately leave the building, Ahmad Zyada (030872). Win- Malaysia and Morocco. bition and Convention Center at call 999 or seek medical ners of QR20,000 and The week kicked off with a a concert organised by The assistance. QR30,000 are Krishna Bahadur three-day certified fashion Social Studio and was part of (124915) and Bilal Saade (152682) course by Spain’s Alejandro their 2018 tour. respectively, while Ivory Abra- Resta where 23 students learned On Saturday, one of Holly- tigue (149253), Joan Valenano the ins and outs of fashion wood celebrities’ favourite Ooredoo rewards travellers with more data (058986), Khalil Ummer design. Together they explored make-up artists, Joyce Bonelli (119449) and Saed Luseif creating unique shapes and sil- came to Doha for the first time THE PENINSULA 1 GB of extra roaming data, valid for seven days (034477) each won the houettes, and how to develop to share her tips and tricks in for just QR100. QR40,000. The QR50,000 cash ideas from the first sketch to the beauty and makeup with the DOHA: Ooredoo announced yesterday that all Ooredoo Monthly Passport subscribers will prize went to Sathuo Vallanchira final piece. ladies at a make-up class in the existing and new Ooredoo Passport, Ooredoo also be rewarded with extra roaming data in (247489), and both Abdurrob Later in the week, the festi- Ritz-Carlton. The LA-based Passport Card and Ooredoo Monthly Passport Turkey, the UK, USA, and GCC and can enjoy 300 Mollakutimia (127519) and Pra- val’s third and final fashion makeup artist and mogul is most subscribers will now enjoy bonus roaming data roaming minutes and 4 GB of roaming mobile data, deep Suvarna (149269) won show brought an international known as the mastermind in three new countries. plus 4 GB extra roaming data, valid for 30 days QR100,000. line-up of fashion creations behind every Kardashian’s sig- To cater for the growing demand of Ooredoo for QR350. The BMW 520i prize went to from as far off as Mexico in the nature cat eye and high-gloss customers flying to Turkey, the UK and USA, all The new promotion has been designed to Noura Al Sulaite (082605) and West to the Philippines in the cheekbone for over a decade. Ooredoo Passport and Ooredoo Passport Card sub- reward travellers for using the Ooredoo Passport the winner of the grand prize, a East. In a true celebration of In addition, malls partici- scribers will now enjoy 1 GB of extra data, a bonus and to ensure customers can stay in touch with BMW 730 Li, was JCJ (110049). international fashion, 12 pating in Shop Qatar also hosted previously only available for travellers in the GCC. loved ones whilst away. The Ooredoo Passport Visitors and residents still designers from eight different a variety of international hand- The new data promotion, which will be avail- is available in more than 80 countries and cus- have a chance to win by shop- countries shared the runway to icraft activities inviting mall- able until April 25, 2018, will see Ooredoo Pass- tomers can use their roaming allowance within ping or dining at any of the par- showcase their Spring/ Summer goers to create their own Malay- port and Ooredoo Passport Card users enjoy the Ooredoo’s Passport network of more than 190 ticipating malls. The final draw 2018 collections. The designers sian kites, Russian embroidery usual 100 roaming minutes and 1 GB of data, plus roaming partners. will be held at the festival’s included Kuwait’s Thaher Baqir and much more. 04 HOME MONDAY 29 JANUARY 2018 AZF concludes workshops for International Kite Festival THE PENINSULA The second Aspire This event is an open invitation International Kite for everyone to turn off their DOHA: Aspire Zone Foundation electronic devices and enjoy the (AZF) has successfully concluded Festival will take place great outdoors and a lively a series of workshops to prepare from March 6 to 9 atmosphere. Visitors to Aspire Qatar’s team of kite flyers as they at Aspire Park. Park can also enjoy the country’s gear up to take part in the 2nd first kinetic wind decoration. Aspire International Kite Festival Qatar is now the fourth country for the first time. flying along with inter-school to host this beautiful spectacle This unique sporting spec- competitions. The event also after the USA, Russia and China. tacle, now in its second year, attracts huge numbers of fami- It represents ‘the colors of the takes place from March 6 to 9 at lies and children of all national- world’ and embraces the maroon Aspire Park.The two-day work- ities in Qatar. All these elements and white flag of Qatar”, she shops and training sessions were combined and the diversity of concluded. delivered by the international the audience and participants The team representing Qatar kite flying expert Gadis Widiyati makes Aspire Kite Festival a includes a combination of tal- Riyadi, Secretary of the Interna- unique event”, Al-Hail said. ented locals and residents. In the tional ASEAN Kite Council and “As soon as we had wrapped coming days they will select six the Singapore Kite Association. up the first edition, we members to comprise the core The participants at the workshop. Commenting on the current approached the Ministry of Edu- team that will represent Qatar preparations for the launch in cation and Higher Education to during the second Aspire Inter- the English Channel, and how out of a strong desire to partici- signed up because I really March, Kholoud Al Hail, Chair- invite all schools to partake in national Kite Festival and poten- they have paved the way for pate in the groundswell of wanted to experience something person of the Event’s Organising the 2018 festival. We organised tially represent the country in modern-day drones. interest and enthusiasm for kite different and special. I expect the Committee said: “Our prepara- workshops for the children and other international kite festivals Prior to the start of the prac- flying in Qatar that followed the festival to be like a theatre in the tions are intensifying. This is nec- also for teachers so that they could overseas. tical training sessions, the trainer success of the first festival. He sky, and one which offers unlim- essary because the second edition get their students excited about The two-day workshop explained to the participants the said: “We invite all young people ited creative opportunities to of the Kite Festival will see double kite flying. We also focused on art which held over the weekend different types of kites that are and residents who are interested people.” the number of international teams teachers who can inspire their combined theory and practical available and the role of aero- in joining the team to come for- The Aspire International Kite and local schools take part. The young students to express their aspects related to kite flying. The dynamics and physics in their ward. The door is open to help Festival has become a milestone success of last year’s event means creative side. And we have sessions covered the history of design and structure. She also us build a strong team with the success in Aspire Zone’s annual we have ten teams returning to increased the numbers of compe- kites and how they have influ- explained how the usage of necessary abilities, skills and events calendar. It reflects the Doha this year.” tition prizes this year to encourage enced technological develop- modern materials and tools has commitment to work together organisation’s capabilities and “Participants of the previous as many students as possible to ments, the early uses of kites in changed the face of this recrea- and have fun.” expertise in delivering a unique edition highlighted that the take part in kite flying activities Asia and Europe, how these have tional sport. Another participant, Amr combination of sports and enter- uniqueness of our International that combine artistic and sporting grown to encompass applica- Qatar’s team captain Saud Al Muhammad said: “Participating tainment by attracting more than Kite Festival is that it offers elements,” she added. tions ranging from studying the Muhannadi revealed that the in these workshops has been an 40,000 visitors last year who morning and evening sessions “We want to leave a lasting weather, lifting antenna for radio team’s preparations for the tour- ideal opportunity for people to enjoyed the outdoor atmosphere allowing additional time for kite legacy for future generations. links and pulling canoes across nament began last year and grew develop their artistic skills. I’ve at Aspire Park.

Preliminary frequency plans for 5G ready ICC Qatar, Thomson Reuters to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 networks for 5G technology this telecommunications standards organise workshop on VAT For 5G technology of mobile year, and to deploy standard will happen, compared to the 4G telecommunications services, commercial networks late 2018 technology that is currently THE PENINSULA continue to be at the forefront of this key fiscal CRA has identified the frequency and early 2019,” said used, with 5G technology, the reform. bands 700 MHz, 3.5 GHz and 26 Mohammed Ali Al Mannai, Pres- peak internet connection speed DOHA: The International Chamber of Commerce This workshop is planned to take place in Doha GHz, as each service provider will ident of CRA. will reach 1 Gbps. The goal of plan- and Thomson Reuters will organise the a work- three to four times this year in order to help create be assigned a frequency band- “5G mobile telecommunica- ning in the 5G networks is to create shop on VAT Compliance titled ‘The Impact of awareness and encourage people to know about width in the mentioned frequency tions technology services will a higher communication capacity VAT Compliance on Businesses in Qatar by Pierre the impact of VAT on businesses here in Qatar. bands, in accordance with the benefit both, consumers and the compared to the current 4G net- Arman’. The workshop will take place on February The workshop is supported by Qatar Chamber. approved preliminary plans, this service providers alike. It will works, which will allow for an 7 at the Qatar Chamber of Commerce Conference “We are very pleased with this partnership will allow the service providers also help to enhance Qatar’s tel- increase in the number of mobile Hall. with Qatar Chamber to raise more awareness to start with the preliminary ecommunications market and broadband users at the same time The workshop, which will begin at about the challenges and impact of VAT on busi- testing on pre-standard network, sector. CRA will also continue to and using higher amount of unlim- 10:00am and end at 12:00pm, will highlight nesses in Qatar. Our research suggests that while towards the standard networks support the ITU Study Groups ited data, also users will be able the impact of VAT and how businesses can there is awareness that VAT will have a broad that will provide 5G commercial and other international organ- through their mobile phones to use prepare. During the course of the session, the impact, only 11 percent of respondents understand services to the consumers. izations concerned with the reg- high-quality streamed media for case for technology in relation to ongoing the impact that VAT implementation will have on “We are delighted that CRA ulations and standards of inter- long periods every day. management will be highlighted further, along their business,” said Ahmed Hafez, Country Man- is one of the first regulatory national mobile services, by The aim of research and devel- with sharing where we are now and projected ager for Qatar at Thomson Reuters. bodies regionally and interna- participating and contributing opment in the 5G networks is to to go once VAT is implemented in Qatar. “As we strive, at Thomson Reuters, to provide tionally to announce the readi- in these working groups and by provide better support for Machine- Ascertaining the impact VAT will have on a professionals with the intelligence, technology ness of 5G frequency plans. This adopting the standards of Inter- to-machine and Internet of Things business and the changes required is an essential and human expertise to find trusted answers, it is announcement will see a great national Mobile Telecommuni- (IoT) applications, at a lower cost step in any VAT implementation process. Once essential to have the accurate data, insights and work by Qatar’s telecom service cations “IMT-2020” by ITU,” he and higher responsiveness time understood, an effective VAT compliance and trusted information in order to build the knowl- providers to start the formal added. With 5G technology a when compared to devices run- management plan can be developed and put into edge needed to make the right decisions, hence testing of pre-standard massive global shift in mobile ning on 4G networks. action. Given that VAT will be implemented this session we are organising in partnership with soon, this session is timely as our members Qatar Chamber”, he added.

Qatar-US strategic talks to bolster ties

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the two countries in fields like combating terrorism financing From the United States, it trade, investment, defence, and Qatar was the first country will be attended by the Secre- security, law, counter-terrorism to sign an agreement with the tary of State, Secretary of and aviation regulation. US on combating the financing Defence, Secretary of Treasury When the Emir H H Sheikh of terrorism. and Secretary of Commerce Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani vis- On the economic side, the along with officials of their ited Washington on September US Chamber of Commerce respective departments and 19, 2017, he met with US Presi- established the first foreign other representatives. dent Donald Trump where they trade chamber in Qatar in 2010, The dialogue will witness discussed regional and interna- where trade between Qatar and the signing of a number of tional issues, including the Gulf the US reached about $6bn in agreements, MoUs and letters crisis and the efforts exerted to 2016. The US is the sixth largest of intent, including an energy resolve it through dialogue and trading partner of Qatar, major memorandum of under- diplomacy. US exports to Qatar are aircraft, standing, a memorandum of During this meeting, the vehicles, electrical machinery, The winners with their prizes. understanding between Qatar Emir affirmed that Qatar is the and medical equipment, while Ports Management Company first country to sign the anti-ter- US imports from Qatar are fuels and the US side, and a letter of rorism agreement with the US and fertilizers. Bangladesh expat wins Audi in intent between the US Depart- and that there are many agree- Qatar’s investments are ment of Energy and the Min- ments between the two coun- diversified and included tech- istry of Transport and Commu- tries in the field of trade as well nology, media, entertainment, Joyalukkas Shop & Win promotion nications in the field of as in military and security energy, real estate and others. cybersecurity for the vital cooperation. Qatar Investment Authority THE PENINSULA Audi A3 was presented to promotion ended on January 13, energy infrastructure. In the military field, Qatari- aims to increase investment in the winner MD Omar Faruk 2017, with 25 winners of 8-gram All the signed agreements US signed in June 2017, a mili- the US by investing $35bn in the DOHA: One lucky winner in Rofikulislam by Jestin Anto gold coins. will be announced after the tary agreement to purchase F-15 US market over the next five Qatar received an Audi A3 along Regional Manager Qatar, in the “Year after year we try to completion of the dialogue. fighter jets at an initial cost years, creating thousands of US with other gifts and blessings presence of Joyalukkas officials give back to our customers with US State Department amounting to $12 billion. This jobs. this festive season. MD Omar and various customers. relevant offerings and promo- Spokeswoman Heather Nauert agreement will create 60,000 In the field of education and Faruk Md Rofikulislam, a Qatar “I was very surprised to get tions,” says Joy Alukkas, stressed at a press conference jobs in 24 US states, and it reaf- culture, Qatar and US have resident originally from Bang- the call that I won,” says Audi Chairman and MD Joyalukkas last Thursday that Doha is a firms Qatar’s long-term com- established a link between them ladesh was overjoyed to be the A3 winner Omar Faruk Group. strategic partner for Wash- mitment to enhance strategic as six US universities have grand prize winner of an Audi Rofikulislam “I bought jewellery “It is simply heartwarming ington, pointing out that the dia- cooperation in the fight against established branches in Educa- car in Joyalukkas’ recently to gift to my loved ones this fes- to see such a welcoming logue aims to strengthen coop- extreme violence and to pro- tion City in Doha. There are also concluded Shop & Win Promo- tive season and received this response to this year’s Shop & eration between Qatar and the mote security and stability in the student exchange programs tion. grand gift from Joyalukkas. I am Win, and we hope they continue United States in many fields. Arab region and the world. between the US and Qatar, and Twenty Five other winners beyond happy about this. Thank to support us for more givea- Nauert added that Wash- Among other most impor- dozens of Qatari students, went home with sparkling you very much!” ways in the very near future,” ington is looking forward to dis- tant agreements between the including scholarship students, 8-gram coins each. The Joyalukkas Shop & Win he added. cussing cooperation between two countries were MoU on are studying in the US. MONDAY 29 JANUARY 2018 HOME 05

Indian Embassy renders 154 Indonesian community urged consular services this month

THE PENINSULA the Embassy on 25 January, to back friendly ties with Qatar 2018. The grievances brought DOHA: The Embassy of India to the notice of the Embassy THE PENINSULA organised five consular camps related to issues of delayed in Salwa, Mesaieed, Al Khor and payment of wages and viola- DOHA: Indonesian Deputy Dukhan & Zikreet and Al tions of contract terms and Speaker of the House of Repre- Shamal areas and rendered 154 conditions. sentative, Dr Fadli Zon and his consular services to the Indian Ambassador Shri P. accompanying delegation met nationals this month. Kumaran, Third Secretary the Indonesian community in An Embassy team visited (Labour & Community Welfare) Qatar at a gathering at the the Central Prison and Depor- Dr. M. Aleem and other officials Ambassador’s Residence tation Centre last week to met all the complainants, dis- recently. enquire about the welfare of cussed their problems in detail Indonesian Ambassador to detainees from India, said a and assured them of the Qatar, Air Marshal (Retd) release. The total number of Embassy’s active follow up of Muhammad Basri Sidehabi, wel- Indian nationals in the Central their cases with the concerned comed the Deputy Speaker and Prison and the Deportation authorities in the Government praised community members for Centre currently is 168 and 137 of Qatar. their excellent contributions in respectively. Devis Edakulathur, Presi- bilateral relation between the Since January, 2017, 13 dent, Babu Rajan, Vice-Presi- two countries, said a Open Houses have been held, dent and Mahesh Gowda, Gen- statement. including the Open House held eral Secretary, Indian The community comprised on 25 January, 2018. A total of Community Benevolent Forum of Indonesian expatriates 83 complaintswere received (ICBF),the apex community working in various sectors such during these Open Houses. Out association working under the as banking, trade, services, tel- of these, 58complaints have aegis of the Embassy for the ecommunication, oil and gas The Speaker of the Advisory Council H E Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud with Indonesian been resolved, 25 are under welfare of Indian workers, industry and other sector. The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representative, Dr Fadli Zon and his accompanying delegation and active follow up of the Embassy. along with some other mem- community is under the aegis of other Qatari officials, during a ceremony. The Embassy has issued 72 bers of the ICBF Management Indonesian Community in Doha Emergency Certificates (ECs) in Committee also participated in (PERMIQA) led by Edwin also urged the community to bilateral relations continue to socio-economic and political January, 2018 to Indian the Open House. Kurniawan. revive their local traditions as flourish and develop in future development in Indonesia. nationals for their repatriation The ICBF supports efforts In his speech, Fadli Zon well as to respect the law and particularly after the visit of Emir According to Indonesian Embas- to India. The Embassy also of the Embassy and helps praised Indonesian community traditions of the host country to H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad sy’s official, Boy Dharmawan, the issued 16 air tickets to needy Indian workers through various in Qatar for their important role further strengthening the Al Thani to Indonesia on October visit of Deputy Speaker and his Indian nationals for their return welfare measures, including in supporting the mission of the friendly cooperation between 2017. According to Ambassador accompanying delegation to to India in January, 2018. supply of foodstuff, transport government to promote good Qatar and Indonesia as well as Basri, the gathering was also Qatar was on the invitation of the The monthly Open House support, medical assistance and relations between Indonesia and keep unity and integrity among aimed to provide a knowledge Speaker of the Advisory Council to address urgent consular and other minor assistances. During Qatar particularly in economic Indonesians in Qatar. for the community of the current H E Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid labour issues/cases of Indian January, 2018, ICBF helped and socio-cultural activities. He He was delighted that the situation including the update of Al Mahmoud. nationals in Qatar was held at such 35 Indian nationals. Qatari designers to share & gain ideas at DJWE

RAYNALD C RIVERA view of what the tastes of the local expect a new line of very current and Picasso’s well known artworks; they THE PENINSULA women are,” Sara told The Peninsula. functional designs as well as collections always seem like a mixed up puzzle with There was a great deal of knowledge with a hint of traditional Qatari cultural shapes but at the same time they all DOHA: Up-and-coming Qatari designers sharing through the programme in terms elements. somehow fit so smoothly together in one are benefitting in a big way from the of the technical aspect of jewellery- “This year, we are focusing on jew- place,” she explained. Young Qatari Designers (YQDs) initia- making as well as insights on the ellery with a modern design and multi- She added: “I’ve also always loved tive, which returns for the second year industry. purpose attributes such as a Necklace to draw repeating patterns throughout at the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhi- “The initiative helped by exchanging which can be worn in different styles, as my life, and in such a way I have always bition (DJWE) next month. ideas in terms of jewellery-making such a long chain and detachable into a found resemblance between patterns This DJWE initiative under the as what raw materials to use in a certain brooch. We will have a variety of jewels and jewellery designs and this in result patronage of Prime Minister and Inte- jewellery piece. They shared with me on display including large diamond brought out my interest in making bridal rior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin ideas on how to gain recognition in the necklace sets, certified solitaires, along jewellery.” Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani will set the industry and on top of that, we gained with natural pearls. Being of historical The YQDs initiative this year will stage for six local designers at the six- more access to the market,” she said. significance to Qatar, pearls will be one shine a spotlight on three new and three day show which will see more than 400 After her successful participation at of the many highlights in our collection,” returning talented Qatari designers, by world renowned brands take part. YQD, Sara will have her own booth at she said, giving a sneak peek on her new providing them with a unique platform Sara Al Hammadi, one of the Qatari this year’s DJWE which she sees as an collection. to showcase their new collections along- designers featured at YQD’s inaugural excellent opportunity to take the brand Sara has always had a penchant for side renowned international brands. edition, said her participation last year to another level. jewellery, particularly bridal pieces, prior The designers include Nada Al Sulaiti provided her invaluable experience and “I find it a great opportunity; the A jewellery set created by Qatari designer to taking a career on jewellery design. (Hairaat); Nouf Al Meer (Nouf Jewellery) insights. society will get to know more about us Sara Al Hammadi. “There were times I’ve attended wed- ; Ghada Al Buainain ; Leila Abu Issa (Leila “It was a great experience. We in Qatar. It will be a great chance to meet dings in Qatar and I have watched Issam Fine Jewellery); Shikha Mohamed shared ideas and learned from one the other new Qatari designers and dis- believe this step will make us gain expe- women enter the ballroom with gor- (Al Ghla Jewellery); and Jawaher and another. I also got to know more in depth cover their unique ideas alongside. I will rience for our company,” she explained. geous gleaming jewellery. I’ve always Hissa Mohammed Al Mannai (Ghand what my clients like and gained a better also get to know other new clients. I Visitors to Sarah’s&Co’s booth can seen bridal jewellery like one of Jewellery).

Citizens of siege states still seek care at HMC

FAZEENA SALEEM these are patients from Bah- same as the Qatari patients,” The most common type of THE PENINSULA rain, the UAE and Saudi Arabia. he added. cancer was breast cancer, con- They come here because they Further, the number of stituting 30 percent of all DOHA: Hamad Medical have relatives, or hear about patients seeking treatment at malignant cancer cases, fol- Corporation (HMC)’s National our services. Some of them the NCCCR has increased since lowed by colorectal across all Center for Cancer Care and started treatment before the 2004 due to several reasons nationalities and genders. Also Research (NCCCR) is still blockade,” said Dr Mohammed including a jump in lung cancer was the third most treating patients from neigh- Ussama Al Homsi, Senior Con- population. common in Qatar. bouring countries, despite the sultant Physician, Chairman of According to available Dr Al Homsi said that the ongoing unjust blockade Medical Oncology and Hema- data, a total of 1400 new number of lung cancer cases imposed on Qatar. tology Department, NCCCR. cancer cases were diagnosed are increasing as result of Some of the cases are new “Even during the blockade in 2016 and 220 of them were smoking, which is common in but there are other patients we are receiving patients from Qataris. Also 1600 in-patients Qatar as well as other coun- who were undergoing treat- neighbouring countries; we are were admitted for treatment tries. He also said that smoking ment at NCCCR before the not closing the door for them, at the NCCCR in 2016, while contributes around 30 percent siege started, a senior official we are serving them in the best 1430 patients received day- of deaths of all types of can- said. way. care services, 2400 visited the cers and 85% of patients diag- “There are patients coming Patients from the Gulf outpatient clinics, and 6615 nosed with lung cancer are from the neighbouring states: States are receiving treatment have sought urgent care. smokers. QSRSN hones up language skills of disabled THE PENINSULA Amir Al Mulla, QSRSN Executive Director, said, “The course came DOHA: The Qatar Foundation For within the training plans of the foun- Rehabilitation Of Special Needs dation, which aims to train persons (QSRSN) organised a training course with disabilities. Such courses pro- under the title “Art and skill in vide ways and means to communi- learning sign language”. cate with people with disabilities. Al The course was presented by a Mulla said QSRSN’s training plans number of experts and specialists. comes within the framework of reha- The course dealt with basic skills in bilitation of persons with disabilities. Participants and officials during the training organised sign language through direct training, This course caters the families and by Qatar Foundation For Rehabilitation Of Special practical explanation, simulation of caregivers to be able to mingle up Needs. the deaf and dialogue with trainers. and communicate positively. 06 HOME MONDAY 29 JANUARY 2018 Siege hampers promotion of science in Gulf

IRFAN BUKHARI Times Higher Qatar Foundation has funded Committee (NHRC) Chairman Qatar’s Minister of Education region’s youth are certainly big THE PENINSULA the popular “edutainment Dr. Ali bin Sumaikh Al Marri has and Higher Education H E Dr losers. Education has reality” Stars of Science televi- recently stated that the com- Mohammed Abdul Wahed Ali Al ”He says that since the deci- DOHA: The illegal blockade on published a latest sion show, aired across the Arab mittee has so far received 3993 Hammadi during a speech in the sion last June by Saudi Arabia, Qatar is not only violating right article titled “The world. “This is a competition complaints of human rights vio- 39th conference of Unesco had the United Arab Emirates, Bah- to education of hundreds of among young science and tech- lations committed by the siege said that the siege countries had rain and Egypt to sever all ties students but also damaging the blockade on Qatar nology entrepreneurs for signif- countries. violated all human rights prin- with Qatar, scientists from those promotion of science and will damage science icant seed funding to help them Al Marri has frequently ciples and values including the countries have been discour- research in the region. across the region” to commercialise their innova- asked the blockading countries right to education with the aged from collaborating with Times Higher Education highlight the negative tions. The winners have mostly to separate political differences measures it took against Qatar. those from Qatar, or from pub- (THE), London-based publica- come from outside Qatar – from humanitarian issues and Some of those measures lishing papers with them – even tion which extensively covers impact of siege on including all those countries people’s rights to education, were not allowing Qatari stu- if the collaborative work is news and issues related to promotion of science leading the blockade ... More travel, doing business, per- dents continue their academic complete. higher education, has published in the region. recently, the foundation forming religious rites and years, and not providing Qatari “The current travel ban is a latest article titled “The launched the Arab Innovation meeting relatives must not be graduates any proof of their not only denying such opportu- blockade on Qatar will damage invested in a series of initiatives Academy, in partnership with violated. studies in those countries. nities to scientists from the Gulf science across the region” to to promote entrepreneurship the European Innovation “We, as scientists from the Qatar National Human region but also making confer- highlight the negative impact of and technical innovation, and Academy.” region, were thrilled to see such Rights Committee (QNHRC) has ences in these countries less siege on promotion of science to make Qatar a destination for According to statistics initiatives, and were hopeful also repeatedly asked the attractive beyond the region, as in the region. scientists, entrepreneurs and released by QNHRC in Sep- that they would pave the way blockade countries to respect most renowned international “During the years prior to investors from around the tember 207, a total of 919 stu- for more strategic regional coor- international laws guaranteeing speakers and institutions use the blockade, proactive steps region,” writes Hilal A. Lashuel. dents at different levels of edu- dination and collaboration in rights of students. such events to learn about the were taken by the scientific Hilal A. Lashuel is associate cation were forced to science and research and devel- Hilal A. Lashuel further state of higher education and communities in Gulf countries professor of neuroscience at discontinue their studies opment. The current crisis, if not writes in the article: “There are research in the entire region, to promote exchange and col- École Polytechnique Fédérale because of the crisis and meas- resolved quickly, could under- no winners in the current con- and to explore the possibilities laboration in both higher edu- de Lausanne. ures taken by the siege mine these efforts,” Lashuel flict between Qatar and some of for new collaborations and stra- cation and research. For He writes that for the past countries. says. its closest Arab neighbours – but tegic partnerships,” Lashuel instance, the Qatar Foundation nine years, the National Human Rights In November last year, science, scientists and the points out. QC projects worth QR0.6m for orphans’ families in Indonesia

THE PENINSULA sponsors 1,000 orphans, to refueling machines. assess their needs and ability to These projects have had a DOHA: Qatar Charity handed manage projects that economi- good impact on the lives of over 55 income-generating cally empowers them, explaining orphans and their families, projects worth QR600,000 to that it has become clear through making their dreams come true. the families of orphans in Indo- the study, that there are specific In this regard, Nima Adham, a nesia, aiming to protect their occupations and projects, which beneficiary of the flowerpot dignity and provide them with can be carried out by orphans project, said “I was frequently a permanent source of liveli- and their families. talking to myself regarding this hood. As a compliment, projects project, which I love and learned These projects have been suiting their skills and abilities at a neighbouring small factory implemented, with the support have been marketed to grab the and now the dream came true of philanthropists in Qatar and attention of philanthropists and and I have acquired this project” they are part of QC’ Economic sponsors, pointing out that they “During this small period of Empowerment Projects to trans- have been funded by the grace time, not exceeding six months, Families of orphans in Indonesia waiting to receive Qatar Charity’s aid. form poor people from needy of Allah. I managed to manufacture more groups to productive, giving pri- He noted that 55 projects than 30 products, thanks to Allah ority to families of orphans who implemented by Qatar Charity and the generous sponsor who doing any work earlier and I did enough to take care of my chil- lease from others, but today, lost their breadwinner to enjoy in Indonesia are related to agri- made this dream came true for not have a specific occupation dren. Thanks to Allah, good thanks to Allah, we have one of better living conditions. cultural equipment, dairy cattle, me and my family” Adham or profession, but when I saw a people knocked the door and them, noting that she will use it Karam Zainham, Director of livestock, sewing machines, cot- added. trader doing this job in a place made my dream came true”. in the harvest of the land we own the QC Office in Indonesian, said: tage industries, flowerpots, Khadija, whom Qatar away from my house, I talked to Mariani Jaafar mentioned and we rent it out to others well “Qatar Charity has conducted a homes decorating handicrafts, Charity gave a motorcycle refu- myself if I have such machine that her family used to take agri- as and there will be a smile rent survey in Aceh, where it small shops, and motorcycle eling machine, said “I was not next to my home, then I can earn cultural types of machinery on for all, she added smiling.

Biryani, Kebab & Meat festival begins at Safari

THE PENINSULA Mutton Biriyani , and about 40 different varieties of Kebab DOHA: Prominent hypermarket including Filly Kebab , Lala group in Doha Safari’s popular Grilled Tikka , Coco Coriander promotion Biryani & Kebab Fest Chicken Kebab , Rangoli Sheek in the bakery & hot food section Kebab ,Tandoori Fish Kebab , and Meat Festival in the butchery Beef Sheek Kebab, Grilled Lamb section has begun yesterday. Chops, Kali Mirchi Kebab, Camel In the fest, customers can Seekh Kebab prepared under the experience the wide varieties of supervision of the best chefs biryanis & kebab which is available. Come and experience Topside, Pakistan Mutton, and Lucky raffle draws for the cus- soothing to the taste buds. More the delicious dishes offered in Arabian Lamb are available in tomers. Now, Safari’s Mega pro- than 50 varieties of biryani the festival at the best price the butchery section. The major motion Win 10 Nissan Patrol Car including Lucknow Gosht Biri- possible. highlights of the festival are the promotion is running where the Experts and participants pose at the conference in Weill Cornell yani, Kashmeeri Vegetable Biri- Safari’s habitual customer availability of Indian Mutton at customers can win 2 Patrol Cars Medicine – Qatar’s Law and Medicine series. yani, Mussels Biriyani, Prawns friendly offers are being resorted QR.28 per kg and Indian Buffalo in each draw. Customers can Biryani, Hara Machi Biryani, Egg. once again in the meet festival at QR.20 for 1kg. This offer is participate in the Lucky draw by Biryani, Harkmas (Beef) Biryani, were the customers can avail available in all Safari outlets using the coupons, which can be Call to safeguard human Malabar Chicken Briyani, Mat- meat at the lowest prices. Many across Doha. obtained on purchasing any tanjery Chicken Biriyani , Kayik- Varieties of meat from across the Safari has always presented product worth of or above 50 subjects during research ka’s Beef Biriyani , Thalassery globe including New Zealand great Offers, Promotions and Riyals.

THE PENINSULA Zoe Doran, head of the clinical trials support group at Mahidol DOHA: Methods for safe- Oxford Tropical Medicine Experts speak on challenges in guarding human subjects in Research Unit in Bangkok, dis- biomedical research were cussed the unique challenges urban areas at ‘Night of Ideas’ discussed at the latest confer- posed when conducting multi- ence in Weill Cornell Medicine national clinical trials in many THE PENINSULA tion initiative. – Qatar’s (WCM-Q) Law and different countries at the same The event welcomed four Medicine series. time. She also listed the expec- DOHA: Msheireb Museums, the expert Arab and European pan- Entitled ‘The Role of Data tations of data and safety mon- new cultural destination located elists who discussed with the and Safety Monitoring Boards itoring boards (DSMB) that at Msheireb Downtown Doha, audience ‘the main challenges in Human Subject Research’, oversee these multinational in partnership with Institut facing urban areas in Doha and the conference brought physi- trials. Français du Qatar, hosted the Paris,’ ‘how major events can cians, researchers and health- Also speaking at the event ‘Night of Ideas’ on Thursday help shape cities,’ and ‘if public care professionals together at were, Dr. Shahrad Taheri, pro- under the theme: ‘Power to the spaces can humanise cities’. Experts and panellists during the conference. WCM-Q to hear expert speakers fessor of medicine and assistant Imagination: Doha 2022- Paris The panelists included from around the globe dean for clinical investigations 2024.’ Ibrahim Mohamed Jaidah, Group Antoine Viger-Kohler of Paris create a platform to discuss art explaining the ethics and safe- at WCM-Q, and Dr. Ziyad Mah- Launched by Institut Chief Executive Officer, Chief based international architecture and design issues and provide guards used when conducting foud, WCM-Q’s associate pro- Français last year, the ‘Night of Architect, Arab Engineering and urban design office TVK; creative solutions.” studies on humans. fessor of healthcare policy and Ideas’ is a global project staged Bureau; Dr. Ali A. Alraouf, Pro- and Stéphane Lecler, Deputy Olivier DESEEZ, Counsellor The expert speakers research. The conference con- simultaneously around the fessor of Architecture and director of urban planning for for Cooperation and Cultural included Susan Ellenberg, pro- cluded with a panel discussion world where people gather to Urbanism, Head of Research and the City of Paris. Affairs at the French Embassy, fessor of biostatistics at the Uni- moderated by Dr. Sunanda celebrate ideas. This year, Development at QNMP- Doha; Hafiz Ali, Director of Director of the Institut Français versity of Pennsylvania, who Holmes, WCM-Q’s deputy chief Msheireb Museums brought Pierre Alain Trévelo, Architect Msheireb Museums, said: “We at du Qatar, said: “The goal of the explained how statistical anal- administrative officer & asso- together design leaders at Bin (DPLG – National School of Msheireb Museums are proud of Night of Ideas (‘La Nuit des ysis and data can be used to ciate university counsel, and Jelmood House to join 41 other Architecture–Marne-la-Vallée) hosting this global event in part- idées’) is to celebrate the stream monitor and maximise safety assistant professor of health- cities across five continents and urban designer (MDesS – nership with Institut Français du of ideas between countries, cul- of participants in clinical trials. care policy and research. taking part in the global innova- Harvard GSD), founder with Qatar. The ‘Night of Ideas’ helped tures, topics and generations.” MONDAY 29 JANUARY 2018 MIDDLE EAST 07 Yemen govt warns of coup as rebels take over HQ

AFP The fighting, which established as its interim base after the Iran-backed Houthis ADEN: Yemen’s government killed at least 15 seized control of the capital accused southern separatists of people, threw Sana’a in 2014. an attempted coup yesterday war-torn Yemen The coalition, which after they took over its head- launched its intervention against quarters amid fierce clashes in into further chaos the rebels in March 2015, had the city of Aden. and threatened to urged restraint ahead of the The fighting, which killed at undermine President planned protest. least 15 people, threw war-torn Abedrabbo Mansour It called on all sides to Yemen into further chaos and “adhere to the language of calm threatened to undermine Presi- Hadi, who ordered his dialogue”, according to a state- dent Abedrabu Mansour Hadi, forces to stand down. ment cited late Saturday by Saudi who ordered his forces to stand state news agency SPA. down. Universities, schools and the Security sources and resi- weapons. “After talks with the only international airport in the dents said clashes appeared to Arab coalition... you must order city had all been closed, have spread to most of the city, all military units to cease fire according to witnesses. with reports of running gun immediately,” a government The UN children’s agency Pro-government Popular Resistance fighters ride a motorcycle during clashes between Houthi fighters battles. statement said. Unicef said on Twitter it was and government forces in Taiz, Yemen, yesterday. The southern separatists — Yesterday afternoon, coali- “very concerned about the situ- who want the return of an inde- tion planes were seen flying over ation in Aden.” them one-third of the land and him the previous month. — from its formation in 1967 until pendent state that ended with the city. Security sources said Dagher said that events in three-quarters of the popula- The council had asked Hadi 1990, when it was unified with Yemen’s unification in 1990 — that pro-separatist units trained Aden were headed towards “total tion,” Dagher said. to make changes in the govern- North Yemen under northern backed Hadi’s government and backed by the United Arab military confrontation” and Yesterday’s rally was called by ment and gave him one week to leader Ali Abdullah Saleh. against the Houthis but tensions Emirates had taken over the gov- urged members of the coalition, the Southern Transitional Council, do so—a deadline that expired Four years later, it launched between the two sides had been ernment headquarters in Aden in particular the United Arab an autonomous body aimed at yesterday. It had warned that if a separatist rebellion that culmi- on the rise. after clashes. Emirates, to take action. overseeing self-governance Hadi did not accept the demand, nated in its occupation by “A coup is ongoing here in The 15 people killed included The premier also warned among southern provinces. its supporters would begin a pro- northern forces. Aden against legitimacy and the three civilians, hospital sources that separating south Yemen The 26-member council, test campaign to oust Dagher’s The Houthis seized Sana’a in country’s unity,” Prime Minister said. Dozens more were from the rest of the country which is not recognised by Hadi’s government. September 2014 with the help of Ahmed bin Dagher said in a wounded. would benefit Iran and the government, includes the gov- The separatists have long Saleh and army units loyal to statement. The fighting erupted after Houthis. ernors of five southern provinces campaigned for the secession of him. Shortly afterwards, it was separatist protestors were pre- “Iran is trying to consolidate and two cabinet ministers. southern Yemen. In March 2015, the rebels reported loyalist commanders vented from entering the city for its presence in Yemen through Former Aden governor Aid- South Yemen was an inde- advanced on Aden, where Hadi had received orders from the a rally to demand the govern- the Houthis and by splitting arous al-Zoubeidi formed the pendent state — with former took refuge after escaping house president to put down their ment’s ouster in Aden, Yemen, we are giving council in May after Hadi fired British colony Aden as its capital arrest in the capital.

Gazan with multiple Turkey intensifies campaign against Kurdish militia sclerosis AFP Turkey launched operation threatened to expand the offen- Rebel backer Turkey is one commander who said: ‘With God’s “Olive Branch” on January 20 sive against the YPG to Manbij, of the sponsors of the talks in the help, we will take over Barsaya very pleads for help HASSA: Turkey yesterday against the Syrian Kurdish Peo- east of Afrin. Black Sea resort on Monday and soon,’” Erdogan said in a speech in stepped up its offensive against ple’s Protection Units (YPG) in And in a sign the Turkish Tuesday, along with Damascus Corum in northern Turkey. AGENCIES Kurdish militia in Syria on ninth Afrin, supporting Syrian oppo- campaign has rendered pros- allies Russia and Iran. Turkish troops and their day, in a campaign that has sition fighters with ground pects for peace in Syria even Turkey’s air and artillery Syrian opposition allies said GAZA CITY: Graduating from strained relations with the troops and air strikes. fainter, authorities in the war- strikes on Sunday were even Monday they had captured the Ankara University in Turkey, United States. While Turkey brands the torn country’s Kurdish autono- fiercer than previous days, said hill, before losing it again a few Palestinian Mohamed Abdu- After several days of poor vis- YPG a “terror” group, the militia mous region said they will not a reporter on the Syrian-Turkish hours later. latif had high hopes of leading ibility because of heavy rain and has received support from the attend peace talks in Russia’s border. Sunday’s battles “are very an honourable life for his fog, Turkish warplanes and artil- US, its fighters spearheading the Sochi. Turkish channel NTV broad- fierce on Barsaya... which is stra- family. lery took advantage of the clear battle against the Islamic State “We said before that if the cast live footage Sunday showing tegic because it overlooks Azaz His dream, however, has skies and pounded the hill of Bar- group across swathes of Syria. situation remained the same in rocket fire targeting Barsaya hill, on the Syrian side and Kilis on turned into a nightmare when saya near the Kurdish town of Despite souring relations Afrin we could not attend Sochi,” located to the north of Afrin, near the Turkish side”, Syrian Observ- he contracted Multiple Scle- Afrin in northwestern Syria, offi- with Nato ally Washington, Pres- regional official Fawza Al Yussef the strategic border town of Azaz. atory for Human Rights director rosis disease. cial news agency Anadolu said. ident Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said. “I spoke earlier with a Rami Abdel Rahman said. “Multiple Sclerosis (MS) took a firm grip on my life. There is no cure and it spreads in my body day by ‘Time has come’ day,” Abdulatif said yesterday. Northern Iran gets for S.Sudan “In the beginning, it was just tingling in my fingers but sanctions, now my whole body is in massive snow dump says AU chief agony,” he said. Multiple sclerosis is an AFP unpredictable, often disabling AFP There’s been a metre of disease that affects the brain powder today, and it’s still ADDIS ABABA: African and central nervous system — TEHRAN: After months of snowing. Union chief Moussa Faki said disrupting the flow of informa- waiting for the snow to arrive, My car is buried up to its yesterday that “the time has tion from the brain to the body Tehranis were hit by massive side mirror,” said a Western come” to slap sanctions on and often limits mobility. snowfall overnight yesterday diplomat, waiting for the lifts to those blocking peace in South Symptoms include tin- that shut airports and schools open at Dizin ski resort, an hour Sudan, one of the most intrac- gling, numbness, blindness but delighted the ski commu- north of the capital. table wars facing African and paralysis. nity. Iran’s drivers were having leaders as they meet in Ethi- Abdulatif, from the Gaza The capital’s Imam Kho- less fun, with thousands opia. Strip, said he was in raptures meini International and blocked on motorways out of At the opening of the 30th when he graduated from Mehrabad airports were shut the capital. annual African Union summit Food Engineering Depart- due to poor visibility “until fur- Mohammad Ali Abtahi, who in Addis Ababa, Faki deplored ment of Ankara University ther notice”, state television served as cabinet chief under the “unbelievable cruelty” and and started to work in a fac- said. ex-president Mohammad “senseless violence” of warring tory in Dubai in the United Some 20 provinces in the Khatami, posted a message on parties in South Sudan, which Arab Emirates. west and north of Iran were social media showing his car has been torn apart by conflict “After I started my job, I affected by the snowfall that stuck on the motorway to the since December 2013, just two contracted the disease, which began on Thursday and peaked religious centre of Qom, around years after gaining has turned my life upside- on Saturday night, with some 150km south of the capital. independence. down,” he recalled.”Medicines mountainous areas receiving “It’s been nine hours that Tens of thousands have only ease my pains and pre- as much 1.3 metres (more than we are stuck out here with hun- died and nearly four million vent the disease from four feet) of snow according to dreds of other cars. South Sudanese have been spreading,” he said. official news agency IRNA. We haven’t budged one driven from their homes, Abdulatif, who is now With many schools closed metre,” he wrote. while millions are going unemployed, said his wife and offices delaying their Hundreds of Red Crescent hungry in a humanitarian also suffers from spinal cord opening times, Tehrani fami- teams were mobilised to bring crisis expected to worsen as inflammation, adding that lies made the most of the help to the stranded motorists, the lean season sets in. their economic conditions blizzard. with many having run out of Efforts to revitalise a 2015 prevent them from pursuing “This past year we have had petrol after hours of keeping peace agreement resulted in sophisticated drugs devel- very bad news and this is the first their cars heated. a ceasefire in December oped in Europe or the US. good news we have had, and we A Red Crescent spokesman which lasted just hours before “I barely make ends meet are happy,” Hadi, a transporta- told the official IRNA news warring parties accused each with the 200 dollars I get from tion worker who had taken the agency that 6,600 people had other of breaking the truce. the Social Affairs Ministry in day off to make snowmen with been put up in emergency “The time has come to Gaza every three months,” he his children, said. accommodation. sanction those who are said.”I could do Turkish trans- Eking out a living Iran’s skiiers, who have The state gas company said blocking peace,” said Faki. lation, but there is no such job been denied much action in it was bracing for a major surge The United States, biggest available in Gaza.” A displaced Iraqi woman weaves beads at a school in the northern recent months due to an in demand as temperatures aid donor to the country, “I just want to provide for city of Samarra yesterday. In a small classroom that has been uncommonly warm winter, were set to drop to minus-20 again called for an arms my family and lead an hon- turned into a workshop women work away busily to make some were also pleased. Celsius (minus-4 Fahrenheit) in embargo last week in front of orable life,” Abdulatif said. vital income for their loved ones. “It’s incredible. certain northern regions. the UN Security Council. 08 VIEWS MONDAY 29 JANUARY 2018

ESTABLISHED IN 1996

CHAIRMAN SHEIKH THANI BIN ABDULLAH AL THANI

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF DR. KHALID BIN MUBARAK AL-SHAFI [email protected]

ACTING MANAGING EDITOR MOHAMMED SALIM MOHAMED [email protected]

EDITORIAL

Encouraging entrepreneurship

Steps taken by the authorities in Qatar are playing crucial role in encouraging entrepreneurship the country. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the country have benefitted by the several initiativesS taken by the government. Local SMEs have bagged business opportunities worth QR750m from the second edition of the Government Procurement & Contracting Conference and Exhibition (Moushtarayat 2017). Global takeaways from The latest value of the awarded contracts were announced last week by Qatar Development Bank’s (QDB) CEO Abdulaziz bin Nasser Al Khalifa during his address at the Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q). Trump’s Davos speech Moushtarayat 2017, which was held in April 6 to 8, at Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, was organised by QDB in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance (MoF). cuts approved by Congress last month The expo offered about 2,000 job opportunities to will likely cause businesses to invest local SMEs with an estimated cumulative value worth up more, create more jobs. Most boats are to QR2.5bn. raised by this tide – even perhaps, a The second edition followed the success of the first little, poor old Britain, suffering side That’s a difficult trick – edition of this event -Moushtarayat 2016. The first edition effects of Brexit before it’s got to the and one that democratic of the exhibition saw the participation of 25 governmental JOHN LLOYD exit, growing by only 1.8 per cent in and quasi-governmental entities, including Ashghal, REUTERS 2017 but forecast by a government leaders must turn to Kahramaa, and several ministries, offering 450 jobs with treasury minister to do better than the now that the febrile an estimated cumulative value worth up to QR3bn. 1.6 percent this year that several anticipation of Trump’s Contracts valued at approximately QR111m were signed HEN people are forecasts claim. as an outcome of the event. forgotten the world Trump did not hint at the speech is over and they QDB, which was established as Industrial Development becomes fractured,” widespread skepticism that this can descend from the snowy Bank in 1997 with an initial “WPresident Donald last. William White, head of the peaks of the Swiss Alps. capital of QR200m was Trump observed to the Davos forum in Organisation for Economic renamed as QDB in 2008, and his breathlessly-awaited speech Friday. Co-operation and Development’s today it has grown into big That he himself was the fracturer-in- review board, said that “all the market organization with a capital chief must have entered the minds of indicators right now look very similar value of QR10bn. It is serving more than a few in the crowded hall. to what we saw before the Lehman them mix with and solicit votes from The government is more diversified sectors of the Many expected the speech to be a clash crisis, but the lesson has somehow ordinary people, who live their lives providing all the economy with a debt portfolio of civilisations: that of America First, the been forgotten.” Even if that can be locally rather than globally and who are needed support to of about QR8.5bn. pursuit of national advantage, the raising disregarded, many of those in Davos – in David Goodhart’s analysis – private companies QDB through its various of the barriers both to trade and to this past week spoke as much about “somewhere” people as against the initiatives, such as export immigration – and that of cooperation, a reforms and shifts in attitudes and “anywhere” globalizers. The politicians and budding promotion programme, loan lowering of borders and barriers, a troubles ahead as of growth. know that in order to retain entrepreneurs, guarantee programme, privileging of free trade and – at least until Christine Lagarde, the IMF’s globalization and the benefits which which has brought exhibitions, conferences, recently – free movement of labor. Along managing director, though happy flow from it, the “somewhere” people tangible results on seminars, workshops, and with that, there was a zany, unpredictable about improvement, warned of a social must share more in the fruits of Majlis, has been consistently often deeply unpleasant governing style, disaster even while economies grow, globalization than they presently do. the ground. The supporting local SMEs so that based heavily on tweets, and a hatred of saying that, in Europe, “working-age Unless that happens, the angry challenge steps taken by the the private sector may become news media – which in a post-speech Q&A people, especially the young, are falling to mainstream politics, to free markets authorities will go active contributors to the he could not refrain from branding as behind. Without action, a generation and to capitalism itself will continue, long way to achieve diversification of the economy. “nasty, vicious…and fake.” (He got a few may never be able to recover.” Indian grow and may become ungovernable. In addition to providing hisses and boos for that.) Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a Trump has made it clear in the past the economic market information, But the speech was crafted for a kind somber speech, arguing that “it feels he despises the Davos crowd. His diversification consultancy, financial support, of virtual togetherness, a merging of like the opposite of globalization is erstwhile friend and chief counselor, and will further accessibility, and training and “America first” with everybody else as happening…(it) cannot be considered Steve Bannon, now out of the White strengthen Qatar’s incubation facilities, QDB is partners. America was certainly first, and less dangerous than climate change or House and presumably no longer on the also providing market access Trump said he had put it there: the stock terrorism.” president’s speed dial, has said that “I’d private sector. both at local and international market had added $7 trillion, 2.4 million Still more chillingly, Freedom rather be governed by the first hundred levels. new jobs had been created and U.S. House, the U.S.-based institute which people at a Trump rally than by the Party Under its export promotion programme (Tasdeer) unemployment was at a new low “since surveys the progress of democracy, of Davos,” continuing, in the same over 150 companies participated in 20 exhibitions around my election.” This was good for civil society, freedom of speech and the interview, to note that blue-collar the world. everyone. And for many of the attendees media round the world has produced a workers like his father and grandfather, QDB also participate very aggressively in various there, they report headlined “Democracy in Crisis” were “more decent, and have the exhibitions and match making events. This helps improve are part of the – a grim reportage showing that community’s well-being more than competitiveness and expand operations of small and everyone. The democracy’s “basic tenets – including these guys.” medium firms to a larger scale. top part, in guarantees of free and fair elections, There was none of that disdain for The government is providing all the needed support the past, the rights of minorities, freedom of the the white-collar executives in Trump’s to private companies and budding entrepreneurs, which present and press, and the rule of law – came under carefully-crafted Davos speech. Instead, has brought tangible results on the ground. The steps taken future. attack around the world.” the U.S. president touted his tax changes by the authorities will go long way to achieve the economic Many expected the Not The new element in this from last and the message the “there’s never been diversification and will further strengthen Qatar’s private speech to be a clash surprising. time Freedom House looked is Trump a better time to do business in America.” sector. of civilizations: The world and his radically anti-globalization, However, globalization is a political that of America economy is anti -free trade, anti-immigrant as much as an economic movement, and growing. The rhetoric. The U.S. president’s actions in the end requires political support. The First, the pursuit of giants are have been milder – or thwarted – than globalizers need at least the passive national advantage, growing his words, but even as he told Davos assent from those like the left-behinds, QUOTE OF THE DAY the raising of especially delegates that “America First does not the somewheres, the people who have the barriers both rapidly, with mean America alone,” he stressed that not done well out of the past decade India, at over he was taking steps to secure an since the financial crash and who will do to trade and 7 percent in immigration system “stuck in the past.” much worse should the forecasts by to immigration 2017, growing Trump’s approach has fazed experts like White and Lagarde prove – and that of faster than foreign political and business leaders well-founded. Every democratic leader cooperation, a China, at 6.9 and called into question some of the must now be consumed with fear of a Step by step, we will percent. fundamentals of the Western world’s revolt, seeking policies which address clean our entire lowering of borders Trump can post-war assumptions – not least, that that discontent and calms it, while trying Syrian border. and barriers, a tweet with the United States was on the to avoid even more debt on the nation’s privileging of free delight: the globalizers’ side. balance sheet. International The top people, bankers, That’s a difficult trick – and one that Recep Tayyip Erdogan trade and – at least Monetary industrialists, politicians, celebrities – democratic leaders must turn to now Turkish President until recently – free Fund, not a the U.S. president is an unusual that the febrile anticipation of Trump’s movement of labor. friend, says exception – are avatars of speech is over and they descend from that his tax globalization. But the politicians among the snowy peaks of the Swiss Alps. MONDAY 29 JANUARY 2018 OPINION 09 Steps Myanmar should take to turn around Rohingya disaster

OR the past two required. A continuation of chronic underinvestment in press, highlighted by the independent and credible months, I have the current approach is health, education and the recent arrest of two Reuters investigation into the discovery of served on an likely to lead to a dangerous economy exacerbate the journalists investigating the mass graves in Rakhine, and I hope Finternational panel cycle of violence that problems. conflict in Rakhine, surely that this will be the first of several designed to help the threatens both Myanmar’s These challenges are does not help. steps to further understand and Myanmar government arrive hopes for peace and compounded by Myanmar’s Myanmar is rightly account for the violence that has BILL RICHARDSON at just and reasonable democracy and broader botched efforts to address facing tremendous occurred there since October 2016. THE WASHINGTON POST policies for its conflict in regional stability. them. Though the Kofi international pressure to Finally, Myanmar must develop a Rakhine state, including its To be sure, Myanmar Annan-led Rakhine Advisory implement changes, but this strategy to deal with Rakhine that long-suffering Rohingya faces daunting challenges on Commission’s final report does not justify the appropriately prioritizes and minority. This week I Rakhine. Coordinated provides the foundation, government’s siege sequences among the resigned. The reason: I have attacks by a new Muslim Myanmar has yet to develop mentality and its resistance recommendations of the Rakhine little confidence in the militant group triggered a or articulate a strategy for to constructive criticism Advisory Commission. The body’s ability to address the brutal and sustained Rakhine. The government is from an international government’s focus on infrastructure critical challenges facing the “security clearance focused on outputs at the community that wants to see and development, while important, is region and the country. operations” by the Myanmar expense of impact and rapid Myanmar succeed in its insufficient to address the structural Aung San Suu Kyi, the military that, in just 15 implementation to show efforts to establish peace changes necessary. To ensure that key country’s effective leader, is months, forced nearly progress rather than efforts and development in Rakhine challenges such as freedom of isolated and unwilling to 800,000 people to flee to to design processes that help and to entrench democratic movement, citizenship and the Aung San Suu Kyi, the listen to constructive Bangladesh. Deep-seated to build trust and norms. closure of internally displaced persons country’s effective criticism. Her government is mistrust festers between confidence. Moreover, Aung To begin to turn the camps are addressed effectively and leader, is isolated and focused on getting things Buddhist and Muslim San Suu Kyi’s lack of moral situation around, the in the spirit in which they were done quickly instead of communities in Rakhine, as leadership in a domestic government of Myanmar intended, the Myanmar government unwilling to listen to getting them done right. If well as between each of political environment that is should take three steps should work closely with international constructive criticism. Myanmar, also known as these communities and the increasingly nationalistic, immediately. First, Aung San partners to develop clear and public Her government is Burma, is to have any hope government. Systemic anti-Muslim and hostile to Suu Kyi must establish her plans that lay out the step-by-step focused on getting of preventing a further discrimination against the changes required to moral leadership on the process by which these issues will be downward spiral to the minority groups, especially de-escalate the situation in Rakhine issue. Although her addressed and bench marks met. things done quickly crisis in Rakhine state and Muslims, remains rampant. Rakhine is particularly popularity is lower than Left unaddressed, the situation instead of getting restoring its international Major drug-smuggling and troubling. Myanmar’s when her party swept could quickly become an even bigger them done right. reputation, immediate and human-trafficking networks renewed penchant for elections two years ago, she headache for Myanmar, the region dramatic changes are plague the region. And attacking freedom of the is still widely respected in and the world. In the short term, the Myanmar, particularly repatriation process that Myanmar is among the majority ethnic racing to implement is sure to be Burmese. She should use symbolic at best: Provided returns are her stature to unequivocally safe, voluntary and dignified, few condemn hate speech and refugees will go back to a country in discrimination in her public which they have been violated, which communications to the does not respect their basic rights and people of Myanmar. It which offers no means of redress for would also be helpful if she wrongs. That leaves a large, destitute ensured that state media, and aggrieved population just across which has referred to the border in Bangladesh that is Muslims from Rakhine as susceptible to radicalization. For the “human fleas,” does not sake of its own interests and those of exacerbate the potential for the region, Myanmar must conflict. immediately correct course and Second, Myanmar must recognize that the international establish effective community wants to help it to do so.. accountability mechanisms for perpetrators of violence. The signal that impunity is tolerated is a threat to the rule of law that Aung San Suu Kyi has repeatedly stated she seeks to instill. I D-RING ROAD am encouraged by POST BOX: 3488 Myanmar’s seeming DOHA - QATAR willingness to establish an [email protected]

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OFFICE HE irony in Iran’s recent and white. It shows a myriad of One of the principal designers of the TEL: 4455 7741 / 767 explosion of protests was that it contradictions and its internet policy I network is the Iran Telecommunications FAX: +974 4455 7758 was the country’s theocratic think is one of the great examples of Co., owned by proxies of the powerful Tgovernment itself that provided those contradictions,” said Sanam Vakil, Revolutionary Guard. MANAGING EDITOR the oxygen that fueled their startlingly an associate fellow at Chatham House It resembles in a way China’s “Great TEL: 4462 7505 swift spread, blazing from city to city. who studies Iran. Firewall,” which blocks access to For the past four years, authorities Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, thousands of websites. Chinese internet DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR have encouraged wider internet use, the government has tightly controlled users also find access to websites outside TEL: 4455 7769 allowing service providers to offer 3G information. The internet, however, has of the country slower. and 4G networks, which in turn threatened that control. During Iran’s Iran’s “performance in strangling LOCAL NEWS SECTION prompted a massive expansion in the 2009 protests surrounding the disputed access to opposition content during the TEL: 4455 7743 JON GAMBRELL use of smart phones. In 2014, around 2 re-election of hard-line President most recent protests proved that Iran is AP million Iranian had smart phones; today, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, still nascent hard on China’s heels in terms of BUSINESS NEWS SECTION social media spread word of the events controlling the flow of information,” the TEL: 4462 7535 among Iranians and brought videos of private U.S. intelligence firm Stratfor the shooting death of 26-year-old Neda wrote in a Jan. 17 analysis. SPORT NEWS SECTION Agha Soltan to the world. Hard-liners have suggested TEL: 4455 7745 Since that unrest, Iran has barred removing Iran entirely from the internet After unrest, Iran Facebook, Twitter and other sites along and creating its own at home. ONLINE SECTION with YouTube, which it had already been Meanwhile, the Trump TEL: 4462 7501 blocking. That has led to many Iranians administration is trying to find ways to [email protected] seeks control through to use virtual private networks, or VPNs, increase Iranians’ access to the internet. to elude the blocks. Officials have met with Google, PUBLIC RELATIONS It was the policies of President Hasan Facebook, Twitter and other tech TEL: 4455 7613 ‘halal’ internet Rouhani, a relative moderate in the companies to ask what more they can do [email protected] ruling clerical establishment, which to help people in Iran and other allowed the proliferation of smart authoritarian-run countries ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT phones since he came to office in 2014. communicate freely, according to U.S. TEL: 4455 7837 / 780 Rouhani’s aim was to provide a tool for officials briefed on the meetings. FAX: 4455 7870 an estimated 48 million do. That means commerce as he tried to rebuild a But fear of crossing U.S. sanctions [email protected] around half the population has in their damaged economy. Even after the latest has made companies skittish. Some pockets a device that can broadcast protests ended, he argued that it was as firms don’t allow their services to be CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT images and videos to the entire world impossible to stop people from using the used in Iran. That prevents Iranians from TEL: 4455 7857 and trade information away from state internet. accessing many encrypted [email protected] For the past four control and censorship. “If you want cyberspace to be useful communication apps or VPNs. They’ve SUBSCRIPTION & DISTRIBUTION years, authorities The government snuffed out the to the community, come forward with a remained reluctant even when the protests in part by shutting down that solution using it to promote the culture Trump administration has floated TEL: 4455 7809 / 839 have encouraged oxygen, blocking the encrypted instead of blocking it,” he said. possibly easing some sanctions or FAX: 44557819 wider internet Telegram messaging app that protesters The idea of Iran setting up its own offering carve-outs, said the officials, [email protected] use, allowing used to communicate. But the block was “halal,” or “permissible,” internet first who weren’t authorized to discuss the service providers only temporary: Business people quickly came in 2011 in the wake of the 2009 conversations and demanded complained over the shutdown of protests. It’s evolved into what’s known anonymity. All thoughts and views to offer 3G and 4G Telegram channels they use to promote as the National Information Network. So it remains in question whether networks, which in and sell their goods. It is essentially a net neutrality Iranians will have access to an open expressed in these turn prompted a As the Islamic Republic approaches supporter’s nightmare: The network has internet if anger over the economy boils columns are those of the the 40th anniversary of the revolution some 500 government-approved over into protests again, as many predict massive expansion writers, not of the that brought it to power, it is trying to national websites that stream content far it will Organizations like the newspaper. in the use of smart reap the benefits of a tool indispensable faster than those based abroad, which Washington-based Public Affairs phones. In 2014, for modern life, while keeping a tight are intentionally slowed, according to a Alliance of Iranian Americans and others around 2 million control over how Iranians use it and recent report by the Campaign for have called on the U.S. to offer specific All correspondence what information they receive. Tehran’s Human Rights in Iran. Service providers guidance to online firms allowing Iranian had smart regarding Views and solution to exert control over cyberspace offer cheaper packages to customers Iranians to access apps and services. Opinion pages should be phones; today, is by creating a so-called “halal net,” a accessing only the NIN websites. Search “This movement has continued send to editor-in-chief an estimated 48 totally locally controlled version of the results also are gamed within the despite persecution by hard-line office or mailed to the million do. internet. network, allowing the government to elements,” said Morad Ghorban of the “The Islamic Republic is not black censor what users find. PIAA. [email protected] 10 ASIA MONDAY 29 JANUARY 2018 India signs crucial deal with Seychelles

IANS “Relations with lies 1,140km southwest of the countries in the Indian mainland of Mahe, and is one of VICTORIA/NEW DELHI: In a the 115 islands that constitute significant step to New Delhi’s Ocean Region and Seychelles. quest for influence in the Indo- nurturing a climate Jaishankar said that India Pacific region, India has signed of peace and stability and Seychelles have over the an agreement with the Indian years built an elaborate archi- Ocean archipelago nation of are important tecture of defence and security Seychelles for the development, cornerstones of cooperation. “As two maritime management, operation and India’s foreign policy,” neighbours, we have a stake in maintenance of facilities on Foreign Secretary each other’s security and safety. Assumption Island. Seychelles with its Exclusive The island in Seychelles is S Jaishankar said Economic Zone (EEZ) spread leased to India for the operation following the signing over 1.3 million square km is of a naval base and air strip by of the agreement. particularly vulnerable,” he the Indian navy. stated. Foreign Secretary S Jais- “Recognising this, India and National Immunisation Day hankar and Seychelles Secre- Seychelles have drawn up a coop- tary of State Barry Faure signed Sagar is an Indian initiative eration agenda that covers within Health workers along with Joanna Gower (right), member of Rotary Club, administer polio vaccine drops the agreement on Saturday. to have a positive effect on sea- its purview shared efforts in anti- to a child on the occasion of the National Immunisation Day in Amritsar yesterday. Across the country “Relations with countries in borne trade. piracy operations, and enhanced children of less than five years old will receive vaccine drops as part of a program to eradicate polio virus. the Indian Ocean Region and India, after leasing Assump- EEZ surveillance and monitoring nurturing a climate of peace and tion Island, began preparations to prevent intrusions by potential stability are important corner- for infrastructure development, economic offenders indulging in stones of India’s foreign policy,” including quarters for the Sey- illegal fishing, poaching, drug and Jaishankar said following the chelles Coast Guard and fixing human trafficking.” signing of the agreement. the airstrip on the remote island The Foreign Secretary said that “Our vision for the region is where there is very little human the India-Seychelles cooperation Modi says women power based on cooperation and col- activity. was further exemplified by the lective action to tackle maritime India and Seychelles have operationalisation of the Coastal security challenges.” had cooperation in the field of Surveillance Radar System in setting milestones Jaishankar referred to Prime defence and maritime security March 2016, “and our commitment Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks for many years, which has seen to augment defence assets and IANS 10 sons. The ‘punya’ you earn Ahilyabai Holkar and Rani Lak- during his visit to the Seychelles in India helping to patrol the Sey- capability of Seychelles”. through 10 sons is equalled by shmi Bai. March 2015 when the latter said chelles waters and gifting sev- “We are proud of the role NEW DELHI: Prime Minister one daughter. This underscores He referred to astronaut that India’s goal was to seek a cli- eral equipment to the Seychelles played by patrol ships Topaz, Narendra Modi yesterday said the importance given to women Kalpana Chawla. “It’s a matter of mate of trust and transparency, People’s Defence Forces (SPDF). Constant and Hermes and the “woman power” has contributed in our society. That is why, in sorrow that we lost Kalpana at that respect for international maritime During Modi’s 2015 visit, India Dornier aircraft in securing the a lot in the positive transforma- our society, women have the early age. Her life, her work is a rules and norms by all countries, announced gifting of a second resource rich waters of Sey- tion seen in the country and that status of Shakti. message to young women across sensitivity to each other’s interests, Dornier surveillance aircraft to chelles,” he stated. there are no limits to “Nari “This woman power binds the world, especially in India, that peaceful resolution of maritime the Seychelles Coast Guard to “In recognition of our stra- Shakti”. Addressing this year’s together society, the family, on there are no upper limits for Nari issues, and increase in maritime increase maritime security. tegic convergence in the Indian first episode of “Mann ki Baat” the axis of unity. Be it the eru- Shakti…. “If one possesses will, cooperation. India gifted Seychelles its Ocean region, the agreement radio talk, the Prime Minister dition of the vidushis of Vedic determination, a firm resolve, “We seek a future for Indian first Dornier in 2013. that we sign today is an impor- also lauded the progress women period. Woman power has nothing is impossible.” Ocean that lives up to the name India and the Seychelles had tant step forward in the further have made in several spheres, always inspired us. They have The Prime Minister said of Sagar— an acronym that stands inked an agreement in the course deepening of our cooperation saying with resolve and will- always brought glory to the Matunga in Mumbai was the first for Security And Growth for All in of that visit to develop infrastruc- in the spirit of our unique bilat- power “nothing is impossible”. nation,” he said referring to railway station in India man- the Region”, Jaishankar said. ture on Assumption Island, which eral ties,” he added. “A daughter is equivalent to Gargi, Maitreyee, Meerabai, aged by women.

Bangladesh begins China intensifies crackdown on social media work on anger AFP Sina Weibo has failed to Friday, China’s securities A controversial cybersecu- depictions of sex and violence, management park comply, Beijing’s Cyberspace watchdog said it had punished a rity law, which took effect last but anything the authorities BEIJING: Chinese authorities Administration said Saturday on blogger on WeChat with a June, has given authorities even consider low brow: from crude AFP have ordered a major social its official WeChat social media 200,000 yuan ($31,000) fine for more leeway to regulate a wide cartoons and dirty jokes to media platform to curb “harmful account, berating the site for let- posting market-moving “misin- variety of information. celebrity gossip. DHAKA: Bangladesh started content” more effectively as ting users post “content of wrong formation” about meetings At the time, the cyberspace Earlier in January, social work yesterday on an “anger they intensify oversight of public opinion orientation, between corporations and administrator told major internet media began circulating a gov- management park” in the online expression — even taking obscenity, low taste and ethnic regulators. companies to obey the provi- ernment order apparently capital Dhaka which the aim at rap music, crude discrimination”. China has some of the sions of the new law requiring issued to Chinese broadcasters mayor said would help the 15 cartoons, dirty jokes and celeb- The company “has violated world’s tightest controls over online news and information banning them from giving air million inhabitants cope with rity gossip. the country’s laws and regula- web content, protected by what services to “serve the direction time to “artists with tattoos, hip rising daily stress. The campaign is intended tions, led online public opinions is called “The Great Firewall”. of socialism and correctly guide hop music” and other per- Traffic jams which keep not just to stamp out dissent but to wrong direction and left a very Restrictions on free speech have public opinion”. formers who are “in conflict commuters imprisoned in to ensure that all media “serves bad influence,” it said. increased since President Xi Jin- Since then they have taken with the party’s core values and their cars for up to five hours the direction of socialism”. In another case announced ping assumed power in 2012. aim at not just explicit morals”. a day, noise and dust pollu- tion, rainy season chaos and petty crime are daily complaints. Sayeed Khokon, mayor of China expresses intention the southern half of the giant city, hopes the $7m 38-acre park near the main government to improve ties with Japan offices will ease the stress. The Goswa Nibaroni REUTERS in China about Japanese Prime (anger management) Park is Minister Shinzo Abe’s efforts to expected to take 12-14 months BEIJING: China hopes to work amend Japan’s pacifist to complete and will feature with Japan to establish more constitution. a lake, snack corners, relaxing cordial relations, Chinese The two nations have, how- music and giant-screen Foreign Minister Wang Yi told ever, sought to improve ties televisions. his Japanese counterpart more recently, with Abe and The concept comes from yesterday, aiming to move on Chinese President Xi Jinping an ancient Bangladeshi tra- from a series of disputes, some having met in November on the dition in which villages had dating back to before the sidelines of a regional summit an “anger hut” on the nearest Second World War. in Vietnam. riverbank for angry people to China and Japan have Wang told Japanese Foreign calm down, the mayor said. sparred frequently about their Minister Taro Kono that his trip “Such ideas have long gone. painful history. to Beijing, coming so early in Urban life can be very Ties between China and the year, showed Japan’s strong stressful. City dwellers easily Japan have also been plagued wish to improve relations and become victims of anxiety,” by a long-running territorial that China approves of this Khokon said. “If you quarrel Japan’s Foreign Minister Taro Kono (left) talks to China’s Premier Li Keqiang (right) during their meeting dispute over a cluster of East because better ties would be in with your wife, you can go at the Zhongnanhai Leadership Compound in Beijing, yesterday. China Sea islets and suspicion both nations’ interests. this park and relax.” Dhaka, one of the world’s fastest growing metropolises, has been losing green space to the mass construction of Young man sucked into MRI machine in Mumbai new residential districts. Once a Mughal-era gar- IANS been booked and arrested. Maru had gone to visit his brother-in-law Harish Solanki. inside, the MRI machine literally rison town famed for its tree- Rajesh Maru, 32, was the sole sister’s mother-in-law Laxmi Accusing the hospital admin- sucked him in due to the mag- lined roads, Dhaka has become MUMBAI: In a chilling incident, breadwinner of his family living Solanki, 62, who was undergoing istration and doctors of “care- netic force since he was carrying one of the world’s most pol- a young man died when he was in Lalbaug, central Mumbai. He treatment at the BYL Nair Hos- lessness”, Solanki said there the oxygen cylinder,” he added. luted cities with levels inching accidentally sucked into a MRI was working as a salesman. pital in Mumbai Central, run by were no security personnel to Relatives of Solanki and the closer to New Delhi. machine at a government The family cried foul and the BMC, on Saturday evening. warn Maru that he should not Maru community members, who The anger management hospital here, official sources accused the doctors and the “A ward boy asked him to carry the oxygen cylinder to the hail from Gujarat and Rajasthan, park has divided social media said yesterday. Brihan Mumbai Municipal Cor- help in taking an oxygen cylinder Medical Resonance Imaging staged a sit-in at Nair Hospital opinion between supporters A hospital doctor and two poration of gross negligence that to the MRI room — which is (MRI) room. Dean Dr Ramesh Bharmal’s and those who believe it is a staff, including a woman, have led to his death. strictly prohibited,” said Maru’s “As soon as he stepped chamber yesterday. waste of money. MONDAY 29 JANUARY 2018 ASIA 11 Kabul on high alert after bomb toll tops 100 AFP particularly near the blast scene, A security alert issued Taliban and IS militants step up The force of the explosion “At the second checkpoint he as the city braced for the possi- attacks on Kabul, turning it into shook the windows of buildings was recognised and blew (up) his KABUL: Afghanistan yesterday bility of further violence. yesterday warned one of the deadliest places in hundreds of metres away and explosive-laden car,” interior declared a day of national A security alert issued yes- that the Islamic Afghanistan for civilians. caused some low-rise structures ministry deputy spokesman mourning as the toll for those terday warned that the Islamic State group — which “We are so heartbroken in in the immediate vicinity to Nasrat Rahimi said earlier. killed by a huge bomb hidden in State group — which claimed a claimed a deadly Kabul that we don’t know how collapse. He said four suspects had an ambulance in Kabul topped deadly attack on Save the Chil- to start our new day,” Freshta The scene of the attack was been arrested. 100 people and tensions dren’s office in Afghanistan’s east attack on Save the Karim wrote on Twitter. scattered with body parts, blood The attack came exactly a remained high after insurgents on Wednesday — was planning Children’s office in “Shall we stay home or go to and debris. week after Taliban insurgents struck in the city for the second to attack supermarkets and Afghanistan’s east on work, shall we meet our friends Children were among the stormed Kabul’s landmark Inter- time in a week. shops in Kabul frequented by Wednesday — was and cry or shall we force our- wounded. continental hotel and killed at At least 103 people were foreigners. selves to create an illusion of The government has blamed least 25 people, the majority killed and 235 wounded in Sat- US President Donald Trump planning to attack hope? How are you starting your the Taliban-affiliated Haqqani foreigners. urday’s lunchtime attack claimed called for “decisive action” supermarkets and day in Kabul?” Network, which Afghan and But there is still confusion by the Taliban, which caused against the Taliban over the shops in Kabul. Naser Danesh tweeted: “In Western officials suspect of over the true toll from that attack panic in the war-torn capital and assault as other international Kabul starting a day without involvement in at least some of the with conflicting figures given by overwhelmed its hospitals. leaders also condemned the explosion, it would be a recent attacks in the capital. officials and Afghan media Kabul remained on high alert attack. Masoom Stanekzai, the head of surprise. Aerial footage showed two reporting higher numbers. as the presidential palace Afghan authorities gave an Afghanistan’s spy agency, One could only imagine that ambulances -- the second one Stanekzai said five people declared a national day of updated toll Sunday for those describing the attack as a reac- kind of a day.” driven by the suicide attacker -- had been arrested so far over the mourning for yesterday, with killed and maimed in the huge tion by the Taliban to losses on On Facebook, Naweed approaching the first checkpoint, hotel raid. flags flying at half-mast. blast. the battlefield. Qaderi wrote: “It is a big shame Barmak told reporters. Some foreign organisations The attack was one of the “Unfortunately a number of “It does not mean a lapse (in for the government, they repeat- Police checked the first are reassessing their presence in worst to strike the capital in wounded people have died in security).We have foiled many edly fail to protect people. vehicle and, assuming the two Afghanistan following the spate recent years. hospital. attacks, but some are difficult to The leaders must lose a son ambulances were together, of deadly violence. Central Kabul was unusually The number of martyrs is control,” the head of National or daughter to feel the pain of waved them through, he said. The Aga Khan Foundation is quiet yesterday, a normal now 103 and wounded is 235,” Directorate of Security told poor people.” Both ambulances went to the moving its foreign staff out of the workday in Afghanistan, with Interior Minister Wais Barmak reporters. The blast happened in a parking lot of the Jamhuriat country, several sources said. little traffic and few people on told reporters. Ordinary Afghans took to crowded area of the city where hospital. At least one Western human- the streets. Most of the victims were rel- social media to express their several high-profile organisa- After 20 minutes the suicide itarian group is relocating its for- In contrast, security check- atives of patients at a nearby anguish and sorrow at rapidly tions including the European attacker drove on to the second eign staff to other cities in points have been beefed up, hospital, said Mohammad worsening security as the Union have offices. checkpoint. Afghanistan, a source said.

Foreign currency French climber saved accounts immunity on ‘killer mountain’ likely to end INTERNEWS AFP when good climbing days are eight hours in the darkness.” rare. Following the operation the KARACHI: The government ISLAMABAD: An elite group of “The K2 climbers who Polish team are set to return to of Pakistan has planned to climbers saved a French moun- stopped their historic effort for K2 base camp where they will withdraw an immunity, and taineer in a daring night-time a winter K2 summit will descend continue their summit attempt. bring regulations requiring rescue on a Pakistan peak nick- with Elisabeth Revol — one life “This operation hasn’t scrutiny of overseas money named “killer mountain”, but saved,” said Karar Haideri, affected the K2 (expedition),” transfer in individuals’ foreign officials yesterday called off the spokesman for the Alpine Club Michal Leksinski, a spokesman currency accounts, a minister search for a second missing of Pakistan, in a statement on for the team, said. said yesterday. climber. Sunday. “This will go into the history “There are some miscon- The team of Polish climbers The team was evacuated by of mountaineering. ceptions about the proposed with support from the Pakistani helicopter after a five and a half It was one of the greatest amnesty on declaration of military launched the attempt hour descent down the moun- rescue attempts in history.” foreign assets,” Miftah Ismail, Saturday afternoon to rescue tain to Nanga Parbat’s Camp One The rescue mission was adviser to Prime Minister on stranded French mountaineer early yesterday. launched after the missing alpi- Finance, Revenue and Eco- Elisabeth Revol, but were unable The group were then airlifted nists were located Friday by nomic Affairs said.“The to reach Polish national Tomek by helicopter to a hospital in fellow mountaineers using bin- amnesty will (actually) block (Tomasz) Mackiewicz on Nanga nearby Skardu, where Revol was oculars, who spotted Revol all those amnesties that have Parbat. set to be treated for a number of attempting to climb down while been granted since 1990s on “The rescue for Tomasz is injuries. Mackiewicz appeared to be foreign exchange inflows.” unfortunately not possible — “(Revol) has frostbite and crawling due to frostbite. Government planned an because of the weather and alti- some (snow) blindness,” said The pair ran into trouble amnesty for Pakistan’s expa- tude it would put the life of res- Asghar Ali Porik from Jasmine after making a late descent to a triates to document their cuers in extreme danger,” wrote Tours, who helped organise the camp Thursday. undeclared assets against cer- Ludovic Giambiasi, a friend of K2 expedition. They were trapped on the tain tax payment. Revol, in a series of updates on Pakistani climber Karim side of the mountain for the night Ismail, speaking at an Facebook. “It’s a terrible and Shah, who was in contact with without a tent, battered by frigid event organised by the Insti- painful decision.” the expedition, said the rescue temperatures and high winds, tute of Chartered Accountants The four rescuers were flown effort was unmatched in the said Shah. Nanga Parbat, in of Pakistan, said the govern- by the Pakistani military from climbing world, with the team northern Pakistan, is the world’s Members of the Polish K2 expedition heading to take part in a ment will also plug loopholes the base camp of K2 — the ascending 1,200 metres in com- ninth-highest mountain at 8,125 rescue mission of French climber Elisabeth Revol and Polish climber in a law under which the Fed- world’s second-highest peak — plete darkness along a treach- metres (26,660 feet). Tomasz Mackiewicz in Nanga Parbat. eral Board of Revenue (FBR) to reach the stranded climbers. erous route without a fixed rope. It earned the nickname could not probe into the They were part of a Polish “No one did such a climb “killer mountain” after more The mountain was first sum- of Spain and Pakistani climber source of the remittances. expedition seeking to become before,” Shah said. than 30 climbers died trying to mited in the winter in February Ali Sadpara — who overcame “To end such amnesties the first mountaineers to summit “Most people, it takes two or climb it before the first successful 2016 by Italian alpinst Simone frostbite and pummelling winds there should be one-time K2’s peak during the winter, three days, and they did it in summit in 1953. Moro and his team — Alex Txikon to reach the peak. amnesty for Pakistanis living abroad to declare undeclared assets,” he added. Pakistani surgeon Malaysia criticises oppn wins prestigious British award

meeting with EU envoys INTERNEWS

REUTERS ambassadors from conducting KARACHI: A Pakistani surgeon international diplomacy, in line has won the prestigious Young KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has with the Vienna Convention. Investigators Award given by criticised the federal opposition But it would take strong the British Cardiovascular alliance’s meeting with senior action to protect its sovereignty. Intervention Society. EU ambassadors last week and “The government will not hes- Dr Jaffar Khan, 34, was its call for foreign intervention itate, in defending the rights of educated at Cambridge and in the forthcoming general the people and the sovereignty Oxford and initially worked at election. and dignity of the country, to St Thomas Hospital in London Mahathir Mohamad, the take appropriately strong action before going for his PhD at the 92-year-old former premier on any foreign party that con- National Institute of Health seen as the most serious chal- travenes such norms and values (NIH) in Washington DC. lenger to Prime Minister Najib as enshrined in the convention,” He has developed a pro- Razak in an election that must Anifah said in a statement. cedure that allows some types be held by August, met the EU The EU ambassadors could of heart surgery to be con- ambassadors on Thursday and not be reached immediately for ducted with minimal invasive asked for help to ensure that the comment while the embassies procedures. The technique vote is conducted fairly, local were closed for the weekend. has been dubbed ‘Lampoon’ media reports said, quoting Opposition parties have from its medical acronym. opposition leaders. long accused the United Malays It is a ‘keyhole’ cardiac sur- The Malaysian foreign min- National Organisation (UMNO), gery technique that resects ister slammed the meeting in a which has been in power since heart tissue for the first time statement yesterday, saying Malaysia’s independence in using minimally invasive Through the alley to the festival that issues raised at the meeting 1957, of election rigging and techniques. A devotee walks along the alley as he arrives to take part in religious rituals during the Swasthani affected the country’s dignity fraud. The research involves Brata Katha festival in Thecho, Lalitpur, Nepal, yesterday. and sovereignty. The accusations have been invention of the concept, Anifah Aman said that consistently denied by the testing in animals and applica- Malaysia will not stop foreign government. tion to humans. 12 EUROPE MONDAY 29 JANUARY 2018 Cyprus votes for new president

AFP If the first round is not recognised Greek-majority decisive there is set Republic of Cyprus and a Turkish NICOSIA: Voters in Cyprus to be intense horse- Cypriot statelet in the north headed to the polls yesterday for looms large. a presidential election that could trading, and analysts In July, two years of UN- determine if the divided island say a backroom backed talks between Anastasi- makes another push to reunite deal between ades and Turkish Cypriot leader after the collapse of talks last Mustafa Akinci came closer than year. the opponents of ever to reunifying the island but After a lacklustre campaign, Anastasiades could collapsed in acrimony before a opinion polls put conservative still deny him a second deal. incumbent Nicos Anastasiades, and final five-year Despite the failure to bridge 71, ahead as he pledges to restart key issues, including the future negotiations with the Turkish- term. of tens of thousands of Turkish backed north quickly after the troops in the north, Anastasiades vote. “The economy is doing rea- insists he wants talks with Akinci The former lawyer -- under sonably well -- but for me the to restart soon. Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiaades (second right) prepares to cast his vote in the 2018 Cypriot the slogan “Steady Steps For- main criterion is still the Cyprus But there is deep scepticism presidential election at a polling station, in the coastal city of Limassol, yesterday. ward” -- has taken credit for an problem,” said university lec- among the international com- impressive recovery by the Euro- turer Andres Karageorghis after munity over whether there is the pean Union’s most easterly casting his ballot at a school in political will to make a beginning again,” he said. When Anastasiades took high last year and explorations member since a debilitating Nicosia. breakthrough. Signs are that the road to over, the banking sector was in are going on for oil and gas financial crisis in 2013. “To carry on and hopefully During the campaign Anas- reunification will only get meltdown and he took a more offshore. But apathy appears to be find a solution.” tasiades was attacked for being tougher as fatigue mounts after than $12bn bailout that entailed But analysts warn there are growing and Anastasiades seems If the first round is not deci- either too pliant or not keen decades of failure. biting austerity measures. major challenges left. unlikely to win outright in the sive there is set to be intense enough to seal a deal. For the first time ultra- That included a drastic haircut The economy is still smaller first round. horse-trading, and analysts say Retired treasury worker nationalist party ELAM -- fiercely on accounts of over 100,000 euros than it was before the crisis, He is expected to face a Feb- a backroom deal between the George Georgallides said he opposed to the proposed reuni- held in the country’s biggest unemployment is around 11 per- ruary 4 run-off against either opponents of Anastasiades could voted for more hardline Papa- fication -- is fielding a lender, Bank of Cyprus. cent and banks are awash with dovish communist-backed Sta- still deny him a second and final dopoulos because he felt “Anas- candidate. Since then the economy has bad loans. vros Malas or Nikolas Papa- five-year term. tasiades gave up everything” at While the “national rebounded faster than many “The recovery is relative,” dopoulos, a former president’s As always, the nearly the negotiations. problem” is ever present, this expected and growth has been said Fiona Mullen, director of son who takes a tougher line on 44-year division of the island “If we do restart talks then time around the economy has steady since 2015. Cyprus-based Sapienta peace efforts. between the internationally it needs to be from the very been a dominant issue. Tourism reached a record Economics.

Paris on alert amid flooding Call for unity AFP after Brexit rifts PARIS: Paris was on alert as the swollen Seine crept REUTERS higher, with forecasters expecting the flooding to peak LONDON: Britain’s Cabinet before the weekend is out. Office Minister David Lidington The river had risen 11cm (pictured) urged his party to in 24 hours by Saturday unite to heal growing rifts over evening, more than four how to leave the European metres above its normal Union that could threaten the height, causing headaches for prime minister’s fragile grip on commuters as well as people the leadership. living near its overflowing After a series of public rows banks. in recent days, Lidington, who Tourists suffered too with works closely with Prime Min- a series of public clashes over Bateaux Mouches rivercraft ister Theresa May, said all sides Brexit, the latest of which saw out of service, and only emer- of the ruling centre-right Con- the former Northern Ireland gency services authorised to servative party should unite to secretary Theresa Villiers warn navigate the Seine. confront Jeremy Corbyn’s that Britain risked remaining in The Vigicrues flooding opposition Labour party. the EU “in all but name”. Police officers detaining opposition leader Alexei Navalny during a rally calling for a boycott of agency believe the river will “What I say to all my col- Villiers, a cabinet minister March 18 presidential elections, in Moscow, yesterday. continue to rise, peaking at leagues is the Conservative under Prime Minister David 5.95 metres yesterday night family needs to come together Cameron and who campaigned or today, but not quite in a spirit of mutual respect and to leave the EU in the 2016 ref- reaching the 2016 high of 6.1 Navalny arrested at anti-Putin rally look at what the bigger picture erendum, used an article in the metres, when the Louvre is showing,” Lidington said. Sunday Telegraph to warn museum was forced to close AFP heavy police presence. strike” and “Without me.” May is struggling to juggle against a deal that could lead its doors for four days. Navalny urged Muscovites About 3,000 to 4,000 competing demands from to a “a dilution of Brexit”. But the world’s most vis- MOSCOW: Russian police to take to the streets despite his people turned up for the within her party on the best Many Brexit backers are ited museum was on high yesterday detained opposition arrest. unsanctioned rally in Moscow, route out of the bloc which voicing concern that the refer- alert, along with the Musee leader Alexei Navalny in “You are not rallying for me, a witness said. Britain is scheduled to leave in endum result may be betrayed d’Orsay and Orangerie gal- Moscow as thousands rallied but for yourselves and your Authorities beefed up secu- March 2019. with the government agreeing leries, with the lower level of across the country against a future,” he tweeted. rity, dispatching police vans and In comments likely to gal- to have a two-year transition the Louvre’s Islamic arts wing March election expected to Heeding a call by Putin’s passenger buses to the city centre, vanise supporters of a clean period with the EU in which closed to visitors. extend Vladimir Putin’s Kremlin bete noire, thousands braved but police largely refrained from break with the EU, US President little changes. Leaks started to appear term. freezing temperatures to stage arresting protesters. Donald Trump criticised the Britain’s finance minister in some basements in the Surrounded by supporters, rallies in dozens of cities to pro- Ahead of the Moscow rally way May is negotiating Brexit. Philip Hammond enraged French capital on Friday, the charismatic politician test upcoming “pseudo-elec- police broke into Navalny’s He said he would take a members of his party last week while some residents on the chanted “Swindlers and thieves” tions,” as Navalny and his sup- headquarters using a power tougher line in the talks in an for saying the UK’s trade rela- city’s outskirts were forced before being detained shortly porters refer to them. saw, interrupting a live broad- interview that will be broadcast tions with the EU would change to travel by boat through afterwards at an unsanctioned Many chanted and bran- cast covering protests in the east later yesterday. only “very modestly” after waterlogged streets. gathering in the city centre amid dished placards saying “Voters’ of the country. Lidington stepped in after Brexit.

Turkish culture body Court suspends Puigdemont’s return to power attacked in Hague AFP The constitutional to break Catalonia away from every tool made available by the court warned all Spain as soon as he returns to laws and the constitution to MADRID: Spain’s constitutional the country. make sure that a fugitive, ANATOLIA the building and the neigh- court yesterday announced it members of the Puigdemont has said he someone who is on the run from boring cafe showed four people was blocking Catalonia’s ousted Catalan parliament of could be sworn in to office the law and the courts, cannot THE HAGUE: Four masked were trying to tear down the separatist leader Carles Puigde- “their responsibilities” remotely via videoconference be illegitimately be sworn in,” men attacked the building of windows using stones. mont from returning to power from Brussels, a plan Spain’s Spain’s Deputy Prime Minister Azerbaijan-Turkish Culture He asserted that such inci- in the region while he remains and warned against central government opposes. Soraya Saenz de Santamaria said Association in The Hague city dents will not disturb the peace the subject of legal action. disobeying the order The constitutional court after the government lodged the of Netherlands in the wee hours of Turkish people in the Neth- The court said in a state- to suspend any warned all members of the Cat- legal bid to keep Puigdemont yesterday. erlands and added: “We will ment that its 12 magistrates had investiture. alan parliament of “their respon- from returning to power. Locals at a nearby cafe wit- continue to serve the way we decided unanimously “to pre- sibilities” and warned against After the court’s announce- nessed the incident, which took always do.” ventively suspend the investi- disobeying the order to suspend ment, Puigdemont tweeted that place at around 2:30am, and Local police authorities ture of Puigdemont unless he chosen as a candidate to lead any investiture. “even the constitutional court they ran to the association’s have launched an investigation appears in the (regional) parlia- Catalonia again, with the The magistrates said they has rejected the tricks of Mon- building but the attackers fled into the incident. ment in person with prior judi- regional parliament set to vote needed six more days to con- cloa,” referring to the prime the site, Ilhan Askin, the head The pro-PYD/PKK sup- cial authorisation”. for a new leader tomorrow in sider a government bid to annul minister’s official residence. of the association, said porters in European countries, Puigdemont, who fled to Barcelona. the nomination of Puigdemont Prime Minister Mariano Saturday. primarily in Germany, have Belgium after the Catalan par- However, he faces arrest for as a candidate for the regional Rajoy said on Twitter that “the Askin said that the footage attacked a total of six mosques liament declared independence rebellion, sedition and misuse presidency. government would continue to of security cameras installed at during the last week. in October, was earlier this week of public funds over his attempt “The government must use do its duty in respecting the law”. MONDAY 29 JANUARY 2018 AMERICAS 13 US likely to stay in Paris Climate Pact BLOOMBERG to melt, they were going to be gone by now, but now they’re WASHINGTON: President setting records.” Donald Trump said he’d be open Trump’s comment was con- to keeping the US in the Paris sistent with one he made on climate accord, partly because Twitter in late December as the of his warm relationship with eastern US shivered through a French President Emmanuel brief cold snap. Macron - but also cast doubt on “Perhaps we could use a the science of climate change. little bit of that good old Global Trump pledged in June that Warming that our Country, but he was pulling the US out of the not other countries, was going Paris climate agreement, signed to pay TRILLIONS OF DOLLARS in 2015 by almost 200 countries to protect against. Bundle up!” after years of negotiations. He US President Donald Trump In 2014, two years before continues to call it a bad deal for he was elected president, Trump Protest in California the US. The Paris accord, for said on Twitter that the “POLAR People protest during the ‘March Against Slavery’ to raise international awareness of migrants being “The Paris accord, for us, ICE CAPS are at an all time high, us, would have been abused and exploited, held in Los Angeles, California, yesterday. would have been a disaster,” a disaster. Would I go the POLAR BEAR population has Trump said in excerpts of an never been stronger. Where the interview with Piers Morgan on back in? Yeah, I’d go hell is global warming.” the UK television network ITV back in. I like, as you Data released this month that will be broadcast later know, I like Emmanuel from the National Oceanic and yesterday. Macron: Trump Atmospheric Administration “Would I go back in? Yeah, show 2017 was the third hottest Peru leader’s approval rating falls I’d go back in. I like, as you year on record. Seven of the 18 know, I like Emmanuel Macron.” after the next US presidential hottest years have been logged REUTERS Street banker’s performance. respondents conducted by GfK “I would love to, but it’s got election. in the 21st century, according to In late December, Kuczynski January 22 to 24 and published to be a good deal for the United NOAA. LIMA: Peruvian President Pedro granted the 79-year-old Fuji- in local newspaper La Repub- States,” Trump added. The com- Trump also expressed skep- The cost of natural disasters Pablo Kuczynski’s approval mori a pardon on medical lica. The margin of error was 2.8 ments were similar to ones he ticism in the ITV interview that hit records in the US in 2017, rating has fallen to 19% since he grounds, allowing him to leave percent. made January 10, after a the global climate is warming, straining the US budget. granted a pardon to authori- prison. The poll found 50% of Peru- meeting with Norway’s Prime as a majority of scientists have NOAA tallied 16 major bil- tarian former President Alberto Fujimori had been serving a vians supported the pardon, Minister Erna Solberg at the concluded. lion-dollar-plus storms, fires Fujimori, a decision that has 25-year sentence for graft and while 49% were opposed. That White House. “There is a cooling, and and floods in the year 2017, deeply divided the South Amer- human rights crimes during his reflected deep divisions over the “We can conceivably go there’s a heating,” he said. including Hurricanes Maria and ican country, a poll showed 1990-2000 right-wing populist legacy of Fujimori. back in,” Trump said at the time. “I mean, look, it used to not Harvey, which devastated yesterday. government. Some credit him with sta- Countries can’t formally submit be climate change, it used to be Puerto Rico and Houston, The latest poll marked a But eight in 10 respondents bilising the economy and paperwork to leave the Paris cli- global warming. That wasn’t respectively. decline from November and believe the pardon was part of defeating leftist rebels during his mate agreement until 2019, with working too well because it was The price-tag for damage December, when 26% and 22% political deal, and not given for 10-year rule starting in 1990, but their exits effective no earlier getting too cold all over the from those weather and climate of Peruvians approved of the humanitarian reasons, others see him as a corrupt than November 4, 2020 - a day place. The ice caps were going events was $306bn. business-friendly former Wall according to the poll of 1,293 dictator.

Lawmakers concern on Argentina refuses to recognise Venezuela polls Trump’s plan to Mueller AFP the presidential election, vote but it is to be held before American nations mediate in the smoothing the way for Maduro April 30. crisis, “the only thing he has probe are hovering over PARIS: Argentina will not recog- to be returned as leader of a “Argentina will not recog- done is continue trampling Trump’s year-old presidency nise the results of upcoming once prosperous country mired nise this election,” the centre- human rights,” Macri added. as he prepares to give his first elections in Venezuela, President in political and economic right Macri said in an interview On Friday, President Macron State of the Union Address Mauricio Macri has said, chaos. in Paris. denounced Venezuela’s “unac- tomorrow. accusing strongman Venezuelan The court’s decision is the “Maduro is making a ceptable authoritarian slide” and The New York Times leader Nicolas Maduro of latest twist in a monthslate mockery of the region and the said he backed increased EU reported on Thursday that running a “dictatorship”. socialist leader’s Hugo Chavez’s entire world,” he said. sanctions against the oil-rich Trump ordered White House Venezuela’s top court last handpicked successor -- and the After “generating hope” by state -- remarks that Caracas counsel Donald McGahn to fire week excluded the main oppo- opposition. allowing the Dominican termed a “hostile and unfriendly Mueller in June but backed sition coalition from contesting No date has been set for the Republic and other Latin act”. down after McGahn threatened to resign rather than carry out the order. REUTERS McGahn was “fed up” after 2 officers dead Trump’s order, a person WASHINGTON: The US familiar with the matter told Congress should revisit Reuters. He did not issue an after Colombia proposed legislation to protect ultimatum directly to the pres- special counsel Robert Mueller ident but told then-White second attack (pictured) after President House chief of staff Reince Donald Trump tried to fire him Priebus and then-chief strate- REUTERS last year while he investigated gist Steve Bannon that he the Trump campaign’s ties with wanted to quit, the source said. BOGOTA: Two overnight Russia, two Republican sena- Graham and three Demo- bombings that targeted police tors said yesterday. cratic senators introduced legis- stations in Colombia’s Carib- In separate television inter- lation last August that would pro- bean region killed two views, Senators Susan Collins tect special counsels, including officers and wounded seven and Lindsey Graham expressed Mueller, by requiring that a panel other people, authorities said dismay at reports the Repub- of federal judges review any yesterday, a day after a lican president had told the top action to remove them. similar attack killed five White House lawyer to order The likelihood that such a officers and wounded 40. US Justice Department officials bill would become law have One of the new attacks to fire Mueller. seemed remote. Republicans in killed two officers and “I’ve got legislation protecting the US House of Representa- wounded a third just before Mr Mueller, and I’d be glad to tives have shown little enthu- midnight in rural Bolivar pass it tomorrow,” Graham told siasm for the idea. province, police said in a the ABC News “This Week” “I don’t think there’s a need statement, while the other programme. for legislation right now to pro- occurred in Soledad about On CNN’s “State of the tect Mueller,” House Republican Cuba celebrates Jose Marti’s 165th birth anniversary four hours later, according to Union,” Collins said: “It cer- leader Kevin McCarthy said on a police source. tainly wouldn’t hurt to put that NBC’s “Meet the Press” pro- Cuban President Raul Castro (centre) is seen together with Second Secretary of Cuba’s Communist “Six people were extra safeguard in place, given gramme. “The president and his Party Jose Ramon Machado Ventura (centre right) before a march in celebration of the 165th birth wounded by the explosion the latest stories.” team have fully cooperated” anniversary of Cuba’s independence hero Jose Marti, in Havana, yesterday. there, five of them police Tensions over Mueller’s with the special counsel.” officers,” the source said. Dumek Turbay, the gov- ernor of Bolivar province, wrote on Twitter that the vio- lence was “disgusting and Political body warns Trump over immigration cuts vile”. Authorities have arrested BLOOMBERG addressing the plight of the donors and potential donors $25bn trust fund to pay for a quickly help the young immi- one person in connection to dreamers is a top priority for this gathered for a weekend summit southern border wall and other grants with a permanent solu- Saturday morning’s bombing WASHINGTON: The Koch polit- network,” Brian Hooks, a senior at a desert resort near Palm enhanced border security tion so they can “plan their lives in the port city of Barran- ical network yesterday called on official with the Koch organisa- Springs, California. measures. and develop their talents.” quilla, which officials said President Donald Trump and tion, said in a statement. “We are It was delivered following A reduction in immigration Keeping the Kochs and their could have been retaliation members of Congress to avoid committed to working with Con- a proposal on Thursday from the runs counter to the views of the donors happy is important for for police raids targeting any “arbitrary” reductions in gress and the White House to Trump administration that calls group’s top benefactors, billion- the GOP in an election year. The criminal gangs. immigration as part of negotia- find a solution that does this for a path to citizenship for as aires Charles and David Koch. network pledged to spend Colombian President Juan tions over the future of undocu- without arbitrarily reducing the many as 1.8 million undocu- Charles Koch in December wrote $300m to $400m on policy and Manuel Santos visited the mented “dreamers” brought to number of people who come mented immigrants brought to an opinion piece with Apple Inc. political campaigns in 2017 and wounded after that explosion the US as children. here to contribute.” the US as children. But Trump Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook 2018, up from the roughly and vowed the government “Immigrants are essential to A statement from the group also called for a reduction of that said it was a “political, eco- $250m during the 2015 to 2016 would not rest until the per- the success of our country and was issued as hundreds of legal immigration, as well as a nomic and moral imperative” to campaign season. petrators were caught. 14 HOME MONDAY 29 JANUARY 2018 InterContinental Doha receives 5-star accreditation

DOHA: InterContinental® Doha is proud to be the first hotel in Qatar to receive the 5-star hotel accreditation from the Qatar Tourism Authority, after successfully completing the requirements for the latest QTA stand- ards audit for hotels in the country. The certificate was received by Football tournament for the management from the Qatar Tourism Authority on January 18. The Indonesian children held classification is based on the criteria of the Hotel Classification System of DOHA: Indonesian children residing in sponsored by Indonesian Ambassador to Qatar. Qatar took part in the Indoqapco Junior Qatar, Air Marshal (Ret) Muhammad Basri According to the Qatar Tourism Football Tournament 2018 (IJFT) at Sidehabi. Authority, they have instituted a stand- Alreem football field, Al Reem Club, in While IJFT Head of Steering Com- ardised system for the classification Mesaieed, recently. mittee, Mohamad Onny Vhonna, said that of hotels, hotel apartments and other The tournament was initiated and the main aim of the competition is to accommodation providers. It was sponsored by Indonesian community introduce football in early stage for chil- designed according to international working at Qatar Petrochemical Com- dren as one of sport activities, coaching best practice and adapted to local con- pany (IndoQapco) in cooperation with and development the sportsmanship and ditions. Provisions cover the full range Indonesian Embassy and its community physical fitness as well as to find out the of facilities and services that hotels or association in Qatar (Permiqa), the Qatar football young talent from the early ages. hotel apartments must offer to qualify in the country to have passed all the owner, Ahmed Al Kubaisi, for all of Football Association (QFA) and Indone- Head of IJFT Organising Committee, for grading. Following self-evaluation, classification requirements of the his support in enabling us to achieve sian Football Association in Qatar (IFQ). Fathullah Adrai conveyed his gratitude each hotel’s submission is then veri- Qatar Tourism Authority to receive the this honor. I would also like to thank According to IndoQapco Chairman, and appreciation for the CEO of Qapco fied by an on-site inspection of every accreditation once more as a five star our colleagues for all of their hard Jazuli Ramadhan, the tournament were management, Dr Mohammed Yousef Al property by QTA officials to ensure hotel in the country,” said Gilles work as they have delivered con- followed by 338 Indonesian children from Mulla and Ahmad Yasseen Al Hammadi, that all the criteria are fully complied Longuet, General Manager of Inter- sistent service excellence of the 26 football club teams of five categories Chairman of the Committee and HR Man- with. Continental Doha - The City. highest standards to all of our of ages such as U8, U10, U12, U14 and U16. ager for their continues support since day “We are proud to be the first hotel “A special thank you to our guests.” The team competed for the trophies one. TNG school hosts Science Fair expo DOHA: The Next Generation (TNG) action, balloon popping magic, effect science fair one step ahead by organ- school recently hosted a Science Fair of sugary drinks on eggshells and ising a science competition where hon- exhibition, where students from Year many more interesting ideas. Students ourary judges , Asfandyar Ansari and I to Year XI got the opportunity to created display boards to support their Owais Qidwai, were invited to select create and display model-based project ideas. Teachers and peers vis- the best projects. Parents were also science projects in their respective ited each stall and were explained invited to show their support to the campuses. about the project by the team . The cre- students. The exhibition is an integral part ativity and dedication visualised in TNG Science fair exhibition aims of the science curriculum where stu- each project was very impressive. The to motivate students for a positive dents explore their creative ideas and event enabled students to demonstrate learning experience with the spirit of knowledge through practical research. teamwork, critical thinking and com- team work. It also allows students to The exhibition covered a range of munication skills were the important understand practical learning of var- topics such as habitats, salt energy, learning areas of this event. ious subjects and expand the horizon smart home automation, capillary TNG Al Wakra campus took the of learning.

CROSSWORD NOVO Pearl Qatar ROYAL PLAZA VILLAGGIO & CITY CENTER

Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2D/Action) 10:00, 10:15, 11:30am, 1:00, 3:00, Bagamathi (2D/Tamil)) 5:00 & 11:30pm Nimir (Tamil) 2:15pm 3:45, 6:30, 8:00, 9:15 & 11:55pm The Commuter 7:00pm Street Lights 2:30 & 9:00pm Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle (2D/Action) 12:45, 5:45 & 10:45pm The Breadwinner (2D/Animation) 2:15 & 3:45pm The Commuter (2D/Action) 12:30, 5:10 & 9:50pm Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2D/Action) 4:30 & 7:30pm All The Money In The World (2D/Drama) 10:00am, 12:45, 2:30, 3:30, 6:15, Habet Caramel (2D/Arabic) 5:30 & 7:00pm 8:30, 9:00 & 11:45pm All The Money In The World (2D/Drama) 7:30 & 9:15pm 12 Strong (2D/Action) 10:00am, 2:40, 7:20pm & 1200am Dead Awake (2D/Horror) 9:45pm Nimir (2D/Tamil) 11:30pm The Pirates Of Somalia (2D) 10:00am, 2:45, 7:30pm & 12:10am Guardians Of The Tomb (2D/Action) 10:00 & 11:30pm The Breadwinner (2D/Animation) 10:00am, 2:00, 6:00& 10:00 Guardians Of The Tomb (2D/Action) 12:00noon, 4:00, 8:00pm & ASIAN TOWN 12:00midnigh Dead Awake (2D/Horror) 10:00am, 12:00noon, 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00, 10:00pm & 12:00midnight The Post 10:30am, 3:30 & 8:30pm Street Lights (Malayalam) 6:00, 8:30, 11:00pm 9:00pm Downsizing (2D/Comedy) 12:45, 5:45 & 10:45pm Aadu 2 (Malayalam) Padmaavat (2D/Hindi) 10:00am, 1:30, 5:00, 8:30pm & 12:00midnight Nimir (Tamil) 6:00 & 11:30pm

Padmaavat (3D IMAX/Hindi) 1:15 & 7:30pm Pamaavat (Hindi) 6:00 & 11:45pm

Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2D IMAX/Action) 10:30am, 4:45 & 11:00pm Bhaagmathie (Tamil) 6:00, 8:45, 11:30pm Bhaagmathie (Telugu) 8:45 MALL AL KHOR The Breadwinner (2D/Animation) 2:30 & 4:30pm Padmaavat (Hindi) 11:00am, 2:15, 5:20, 8:45pm & 12:00midnight Street Lights 2:30 & 9:15pm Nimir (Tamil) 3:00pm Maze Runner (2D/Action) 11:15am, 5:15 & 11:15pm Bagamathi (2D/Telugu) 3:00pm Bagamathi (2D/Tamil) 12:30, 6:00 & 11:30pm Guardians Of The Tomb (2D/Action) 5:30 & 9:45pm Street Lights (Malayalam) 2:15 & 8:15pm Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle (2D/Action) 6:30pm Habet Caramel (2D/Arabic) 7:15pm ROXY All The Money In The World (2D/Drama) 7:30pm Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2D/Action) 8:30 & 11:00pm Bunyan And Babe (Animation) 10:30am, 12:30 & 2:30pm Dead Awake (2D/Horror) 11:30pm Bhaagamathi (Telugu) 4:30, 7:10 &12:10 Bagamathi (2D/Tamil) 11:30pm Bhaagamathi (Tamil) 4:30, 7:10, 9:50 & 12:10 Street Lights (Action) 10:30am, 1:30 & 12:30 LANDMARK Maze Runner (Action) 10:30am, 1:10, 6:10 & 11:10pm Padmaavat (2D/Drama) 10:30am, 1:40, 5:40 & 9:00pm Bagamathi (2D/Telugu) 2:30pm Habet Caramel (2D/Arabic) 3:50, 8:50 & 9:50pm The Breadwinner (2D/Animation) 3:00 & 4:45pm Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle (2D/Action) 3:00pm Note: Programme is subject to change without prior notice. Habet Caramel (2D/Arabic) 5:00pm Street Lights 5:30 & 11:15pm GUARDIANS OF THE TOMB Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2D/Action) 6:30 & 9:00pm All The Money In The World (Drama) 7:00 & 9:15pm Guardians Of The Tomb (Action) 8:00 & 11:30pm Dead Awake (2D/Horror) 9:30pm Bagamathi (2D/Tamil) 11:30pm

Guardians of the Tomb is an upcoming Chinese- Australian science fiction horror thriller film directed and written by Kimble Rendall, starring Li Bingbing, Kellan Lutz, Wu Chun and Kelsey Grammer. It is the largest Chinese-Australian co-production to date. MONDAY 29 JANUARY 2018 HOME 15 16 MORNING BREAK MONDAY 29 JANUARY 2018

PRAYER TIMINGS FAJR 04.59am 2019 to be India-Qatar Year of Culture SHOROOK 06.18 am SANAULLAH ATAULLAH other areas to the mutual ben- ZUHR 11.47 am MAGHRIB 05.18pm THE PENINSULA efit of both sides. ASR 02.54 pm ISHA 06.48pm “Qatar’s exports to India DOHA: GCC countries should amount to nearly $10bn per WEATHER TODAY resolve their differences year, making India the third through constructive dialogue largest export destination for and peaceful negotiations, Qatari products. On the other said Ambassador of India, P hand, Qatar’s imports from Kumaran yesterday. Speaking India, currently at about at a reception to celebrate $1.2bn, have grown at a 69th Republic Day of India, he healthy rate over the past sev- said year 2019 will be cele- eral years,” said the brated as the India-Qatar Year ambassador. of Culture. He said that there has “Peace and security in the been a substantial increase in Gulf are of paramount impor- Qatar’s imports from India in tance for the continued recent months, facilitated by progress and prosperity of the the opening of direct shipping countries in the region,” said lines linking Indian ports with the ambassador in reception Qatar adding that a total of 24 held at Doha Sheraton. “We fully owned Indian companies H E Dr Saleh Mohamed Al Nabit (third right), Minister of Development, Planning and Statistics are of the view that the coun- and an estimated 6000 Qatar- and H E Dr Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi (left), Minister of Administrative Development, tries concerned should resolve India joint ventures operate Labour and Social Affairs cutting a cake with P Kumaran (second left), Ambassador of India their differences through a in various sectors of the Qatari to Qatar and other officials during a reception held as part of the 69th Indian Republic Day process of constructive dia- economy. in Doha, yesterday. BELOW: Delhi public school students perform during the ceremony. logue and peaceful negotia- Qatar Petroleum’s deci- PICS: ABDUL BASIT / THE PENINSULA tions based on well-estab- sion to expand LNG output lished international principles from the North Field to 100 of mutual respect, sovereignty million tonnes, Liberalisation introduced to Company Law, and the proposed Permanent longstanding foreign residents and non-interference in the of visa regulations, changes the new Free Zone regulations Residency scheme for are developments that offer o o internal affairs of other coun- exciting new opportunities. tries,” he added. A number of Indian trade 13 C 21 C He said that India wel- delegations have visited Qatar Minimum Maximum comes the efforts of the Emir in recent months, to partici- of Kuwait to promote a pate in trade exhibitions and peaceful resolution of the explore business opportuni- Moderate temperature with some clouds and slight dust, cold by night. crisis. ties. Similarly, we would wel- The event was attended by come Qatari companies to the Minister of Administrative visit trade events in India to

HIGH TIDE 03:45 – 14:00 LOW TIDE 10:30 – 20:45 Development, Labor and identify the best possible part- COURTESY: Qatar Meteorology Department Social Affairs, H E Dr Issa bin ners for collaboration. Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi; Min- “We appreciate Qatar’s ister of Development Planning contribution to India’s energy and Statistics H E Dr Saleh security, as a reliable long- Mohammed Salem Al Nabit; term partner for our Ibrahim Fakhroo, Chief of increasing energy needs. Protocol, several ambassadors Qatar is the largest exporter and members of Indian of LNG and LPG to India. Our community. Petroleum Minister is on Students of Delhi Public record as having said that School (DPS) and Birla Public India plans to increase the School (BPS) presented patri- share of natural gas in India’s otic songs and performed cul- energy mix, currently at about tural programme. 7 percent to 20 percent by “The year 2019 will be cel- 2030,” he added. ebrated as the India-Qatar “Qatar will therefore con- Year of Culture. We expect to tinue to be a key partner in our organize in partnership with energy security calculus for Qatar Museums a plethora of many years to come,” he said. exciting cultural exhibitions The welfare and well- and events that will highlight being at the India community the cultural and traditional ties in Qatar is a matter of priority that bind us,” he added. for us. Our interface with the The Indian ambassador community and our outreach said that it was on this day, 68 to the blue collar workers in years ago, that the Constitu- particular is being continu- tion of a newly independent ously expanded both being India came in to force. continuously expanded both Indian corporate look at directly and through the Qatar as a promising market medium of Indian community and are today pursuing col- organizations. We remain in laborations in a number of close contact with authorities areas, including infrastructure, concerned in Qatar to ensure information and communica- the welfare and wellbeing of tion technology, energy and Indian nationals.

Mosquitoes remember smells of hosts: Study

IANS

NEW YORK: Thinking that you may receive mosquito bites if you are more sweet may not be that far-fetched as a new study suggests that mosquitoes may abandon hosts who swat at them, according to a new study. The study, published in the journal Current Biology, shows that mosquitoes can rapidly learn and remember the smells of hosts and that dopamine is a key mediator of this process. Dust winds and clouds in Doha Mosquitoes use this information and incorporate it with other stimuli to LEFT: Vehicles move slowly during dusty wind at D-Ring Road, yesterday. There were reports of dusty wind, in various corners of the city, which disrupted develop preferences for a particular ver- traffic. RIGHT: People walk in the backdrop of cloudy sky at Doha Corniche.PICS: SALIM MATRAMKOT / THE PENINSULA tebrate host species, and, within that pop- ulation, certain individuals. However, the study also proved that even if an individual is deemed delicious- smelling, a mosquito’s preference can shift ‘Super blood blue moon’ to be visible on Jan 31 if that person’s smell is associated with an unpleasant sensation. AFP blue moon and a total lunar Earth in its orbit. This point, MacRobert of Sky and Tele- for it in the evening, as the According to the researchers, hosts eclipse. “It’s an astronomical called the perigee, makes the scope magazine. moon rises. Unlike a solar who swat at mosquitoes or perform other MIAMIL: A cosmic event not trifecta,” said Kelly Beatty, a moon appear 14 percent larger “In other words, it’s from eclipse, this lunar eclipse can defensive behaviour may be abandoned, seen in 36 years — a rare senior editor at Sky and Tel- and 30 percent brighter. all the sunrises and sunsets be safely viewed. “We’ve had no matter how sweet they are. “super blood blue moon” — escope magazine. The moon will glide into that ring the world at the a lot of supermoons and we’ve “We now know that mosquitoes are may be glimpsed January 31 A blue moon refers to the Earth’s shadow, gradually moment.” The alignment of had lunar eclipses, but it’s rare able to learn odours emitted by their host in parts of western North second full moon in a month. turning the white disk of light the sun, moon and Earth will that it also happens to be a and avoid those that were more defen- America, Asia, the Middle East, Typically, a blue moon hap- to orange or red. “That red last one hour and 16 minutes, blue moon,” said Jason sive,” said co-author of the study, Chloe Russia and Australia. pens every two years and light you see is sunlight that visible before dawn across the Aufdenberg, professor of Lahondere, Research Assistant Professor The event is causing a eight months. This full moon has skimmed and bent western US and Canada. physics and astronomy at at Virginia Tech in the US. buzz because it combines is also the third in a series of through Earth’s atmosphere Those in the Middle East, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are vectors three unusual lunar events — “supermoons,” which happen and continued on through Asia, eastern Russia, Australia University’s campus in Day- for zika fever, dengue fever, chikungunya an extra big super moon, a when the moon is closest to space to the moon,” said Alan and New Zealand should look tona Beach, Florida. and yellow fever viruses.