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Qatar beat Australia in friendly Rising home Aquatic centre rents push to boost fish up cost stocks planned of living DOHA: The cost of living con- tinues to go up in the country thanks mainly to spiralling QR230m facility by 2015-end house rents. Rents keep jumping unchecked, DOHA: Qatar is setting up environment is not affected pushing yearly consumer inflation a QR230m ($63.16m) aquatic and is rather protected and up to 3.6 percent in September research centre as a first step improved. this year. to increase its fast-depleting According to the Minister, the Rents, clubbed with fuel and surpluses of fish stocks. proposed research centre will also energy in the consumer price The research centre, which help protect other marine lives in index (CPI) basket, went up will comprise massive fish and the area like the sea turtle. 8.1 percent year-on-year in prawn hatcheries, is expected to He said Qatar has the larg- September. be ready by 2015-end. est reserves of whale sharks in Releasing the figures, the From these hatcheries at the world after Mexico and the Ministry of Development Planning least eight tonnes of fingerlings largest reserves of Dugong in the and Statistics said yesterday the will be released every year into world after Australia. rent hike mainly pertained to the sea to help supplant the In the hatcheries of the residential accommodation. country’s harvestable surplus research centre some 2.4 million Rent, energy and fuel account of fisheries. fish eggs will be hatched into larva for 32 percent of household Similarly, six tonnes of baby during four seasons in a year. expenses. Yearly statistics until prawns will be released from The larva will then be bred September reflect that none of these hatcheries into the Qatari into two million fingerlings of two the commodities and services that waters each year to help check grammes each. They will then be are part of the CPI basket became the depleting harvestable stocks bred into 1.5 million fingerlings of cheaper. of prawns. 10 grammes each. Australian player Tim Cahill (centre) vies for ball with Qatar’s Almahdi Ali (right) and Ibrahim Majed during a After rents, it were home appli- The Minister of Environment, Finally, a total of eight tonnes friendly match which took place at Lekhwiya Stadium yesterday. Qatar won 1-0. See also page 28 ances, furniture and textiles that H E Ahmed Amer Mohamed Al of fish fingerlings will be released BAHER AMIN became more costly, their prices Humaidi, laid the foundation into the sea from the hatcheries. going up by 5.2 percent. stone for the Aquatic Research Similarly, prawns will also Transport and communications Centre in Ras Al Matbakh near go through different stages of became 2.7 percent more expen- Al Khor yesterday. breeding and finally, six tons of sive while the rates of garments The proposed centre will be baby prawns will be released into and footwear rose by a similar spread over an area of 110,000 the sea every year from these percentage. square metres, the Minister said hatcheries. Jazeera scribe gets 15 years in jail Even food, whose prices have at the stone-laying ceremony. This will help optimise harvest- been going down the world over, He said that Qatar’s popula- able fish and prawn stocks in the DOHA: A criminal court in “A lot of people asked me to “I have been accused for things became expensive here, albeit by tion had been increasing fast due Qatari sea. Cairo yesterday sentenced in respond to the sentence. I would which I never saw or did,” he just one percent. Food is clubbed to heavy influx of foreign work- The fingerlings will be of all absentia Ahmed Mansour, a like to say to all people that I will added. with beverages and tobacco in the ers for development projects species of fish that are popular in presenter on Al Jazeera Arabic not comment on a corrupt deci- Al Jazeera denied the charge CPI basket. and that was the reason why its Qatar, including Hamour, Assafi, to 15 years in jail on charges of sion issued by a corrupt judiciary against Mansour, which it said, The price rise in the case of harvestable fisheries stocks were Assham and Assubaithi, among torturing a lawyer in Tahrir and criminal regime,” he wrote followed the sentencing of sev- health care and recreation was depleting fast. others. Square during the January 25 on his Facebook page yesterday. eral other Al Jazeera journal- minimal — under one percent. The Aquatic Research Centre Similarly, all types of prawns uprising in 2011. He denied the charges say- ists, including Baher Mohamed, Prices have been stable is being set up with the objective will be bred in the hatcheries for Mansour, who is based in Qatar, ing there was no single evidence Peter Greste and Mohamed month-on-month in September of helping check that depletion being released into the sea, said described the sentence a “corrupt against him and he was not at Fahmy, in June. when compared to August, the and increase fish production the Minister. decision” issued by a “corrupt Tahrir Square at the time and THE PENINSULA Ministry’s figures show. in a way that Qatar’s marine THE PENINSULA judiciary”. place mentioned in the charge. Continued on page 6 THE PENINSULA

Syria conflict American shot Qataris ‘most stylish’ in region dead in Riyadh DOHA: New data released by Some 32,000 Qataris used the shoppers to ensure they know in RIYADH: A former employee Heathrow Airport’s Personal service last year, spending an advance about the newest items of a US defence contractor shot Shopping service reveal that average QR7,134 (£1,200) per before they arrive at Heathrow,” dead one American colleague Qataris are the most style- visit. Jaber said. and wounded another at a pet- aware nationality in the region Dana Jaber, a style expert for With a team of personal shop- rol station in the Saudi capital and more likely to utilise the Personal Shopping service, said: pers, all of whom have under- yesterday, officials said. expertise of the airport’s pro- “Our Qatari customers have dis- gone two-year training and The alleged shooter, Abdulaziz fessional stylists than any other cerning tastes when it comes to speak over 38 languages, style Fahad Abdulaziz Alrashid, 24, group in the Middle East. fashion and in our experience, experts help over 55,600 custom- “worked at the same company as Over 39 percent of those from they tend to be among the earli- ers each year. the victims, and was dismissed the region that use Personal est adopters of latest trends. The service offers male and from his job due to drug related Shopping service are Qataris, “Heathrow offers some of the female experts to ensure custom- issues,” Riyadh’s embassy in compared to 25 percent from best British brands available and ers can select the stylist they feel Washington said. A US diplomat the UAE, 13 percent from Saudi they take full advantage. “Many most comfortable with. ruled out terrorism as a possible Arabia, 10 percent from Bahrain of our Qatari customers request THE PENINSULA motive. Vinnell Arabia provides and one percent from Kuwait. regular emails from our personal Continued on page 4 training for the Saudi Arabian National Guard. AFP Australia’s Flanagan wins Man Booker Houthis seize strategic Turkey bombs Kurd rebels LONDON: Australian author port city in Yemen ISTANBUL/SURUC: War against Islamic Richard Flanagan’s The Narrow State militants in Syria and Iraq threatened Road to the Deep North, set dur- SANA’A: Yemeni Shia rebels seized a strategic yesterday to unravel the delicate peace in ing the building of the Thailand- port city yesterday to widen their fast-expanding neighbouring Turkey after the Turkish air Burma “Death Railway” in zone of control. The Houthi Shia rebels met little force bombed Kurdish fighters furious over World War Two, won Britain’s resistance as they overran Hudeida, taking control Ankara’s refusal to help protect their kin in prestigious £50,000 ($79,530) of Yemen’s second most important seaport. Syria. Man Booker literature prize Military sources confirmed that Houthi militants Turkey’s banned PKK Kurdish militant group yesterday. were seen deployed across main roads in the city of accused Ankara of violating a two-year-old cease- Flanagan, 53, is ranked among more than two million residents. Witnesses said the fire with the air strikes. “For the first time in Australia’s finest novelists. In The militants had set up checkpoints at the city’s main nearly two years, an air operation was carried Narrow Road to the Deep North, entrances. The takeover came just weeks after the out against our forces by the occupying Turkish Flanagan takes up the story of Allied A large explosion allegedly hitting a Syrian army military outpost in Huthis, almost unopposed, swept into Sana’a. Republic army,” the PKK said. prisoners of war used as forced Maarat Al Numan in Idlib province. The explosion was caused by With political crisis mounting, tens of thousands “These attacks against two guerrilla bases at labour by the Japanese to build the rebel fighters belonging to Ahrar Al Sham brigade of the Islamic Front of supporters of the separatist Southern Movement Daglica violated the ceasefire,” the PKK said, refer- notorious railway line. A trophy was gathered in Aden to press demands for the south’s ring to an area near the border with Iraq. The coalition who dug a tunnel underneath the outpost and loaded it with presented to Flanagan by Prince independence. The demonstration came on the 51st unrest in Turkey raised serious concerns that a explosives. Charles’s wife Camilla, the Duchess anniversary of the south’s revolt against British colo- peace process between Turkey and its Kurds could of Cornwall. REUTERS nial rule. AFP be in danger of collapse. REUTERS WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2014 02 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME Appointment delays QRC provides QR500,000 likely at Omar Bin Khatab health centre medical supplies for Gaza DOHA: The Primary Health Care and Hamad Medical Corporation Corporation (PHCC) yesterday (HMC) facilities, and prevent loss said patients might experience of any medical record. temporary delays in appointments Health records, patient regis- Sewerage pumps, generators upgraded in support from IDB at the Omar Bin Khatab health tration and appointments, radiol- centre as preparations for imple- ogy and pharmacy records will be DOHA: The Qatar Red mentation of Clinical Information entered into the system. Crescent (QRC) office in System (CIS) starts on Thursday. The system is to be implemented Gaza continued to support Appointments could also get at all hospital and primary heath- the local health sector fol- rescheduled at the health centre. care centres as well as Ambulance lowing the Israeli aggression CIS, which includes a new elec- Service and Sidra Medical and on the enclave, supplying the tronic system for patients’ medical Research Centre by 2016. Ministry of Health hospitals records to be viewed by physicians Once CIS is fully implemented, with medicines and medical across every healthcare facility, was Qatar will become the second coun- consumables, with a dona- introduced in April in Al Daayen try in the world to have a single, tion from Al Asmakh Charity health centre and Al Khor hospi- integrated electronic health record Foundation in Qatar. tal, and later in Al Gharafa health for every patient. Only Estonia has Costing about QR500,000, the centre. such a system. CIS will provide a supplies included materials for It is meant to improve the qual- standardised build, allowing a com- cardiovascular surgeries and 14 ity of healthcare, registration and mon view for clinicians and exten- medicines of up to 600 packages, appointments procedures, ensure sive analysis capability. This will which will hopefully help treat recording of patients’ medica- support the academic health system hundreds of patients. tion details, provide patients with vision of both healthcare providers Dr. Akram Nassar, Head of medical information in all PHCC in the country. THE PENINSULA QRC Office, praised the ini- tiative by Al Asmakh Charity, which paid the entire value of the project to QRC. He said the new health project will provide large quan- Tower in Al Dafna sold tities of medical consumables for cardiovascular surgeries and catheterisations at Gaza hospi- for record QR490m tals which are facing a severe shortage, causing the minis- Equipment supplied for sewerage stations in Gaza. DOHA: A tower in posh Al Dafna compared to 157 in the week before try to send patients abroad for area of the city was recently (September 21 to 25) and the total treatment. hospitals over two weeks and of sewerage stations. The cost through developmental projects sold for a record QR490m, at value was QR831.6m. “One of QRC’s top priori- assess the conditions of local was $33,000, out of the project’s during peace times. QR200,000 per square metre. Some eight plots admeasuring 658 ties is to help the ministry and hospitals and recommend QRC $1,040,000 budget, which was Despite the blockade, as Real estate transactions rose to a sqm were sold in Al Asmakh locality medical workers to compensate projects to improve public funded by the Programme of a member of International record high of QR1.5bn in the week of the city, each for QR20m. for the serious gaps in medicines health care services. the GCC for the Reconstruction Red Cross and Red Crescent from September 28 to October 2 A huge plot in Al Gharrafa sub- and medical requirements at Under a project to reha- of Gaza, supervised by Islamic Movement that enjoys legal pro- after a protracted lull. urb (admeasuring over 10,000sqm) hospitals,” he added. bilitate and upgrade sewerage Development Bank. tection and access to disaster- According to details released was sold for QR80m. In expatriate- The project is part of QRC’s pumps and generators, the QRC QRC has a top priority for the afflicted and isolated regions, by the Real Estate Registration dominated Najma, a 771sqm house efforts to help the people office procured a new batch of advancement of the local com- QRC implemented sheltering, Department at the Ministry of was sold for QR30m. affected by the recent war on equipment and spare parts munity by improving their liv- healthcare, education, water Justice, another high-profile deal was In Al Waab in Al Rayyan, a Gaza. The latest effort was a for the warehouses of Coastal ing standards, providing urgent and sanitation and infrastruc- for a house admeasuring 1,763sqm in 6,400sqm plot was sold for QR45.5m. mission of three surgeons sent Municipalities Water Utility, needs through relief work dur- ture programmes involving Bin Mahmood in Doha that was sold Other deals involved smaller to Gaza to perform advanced including car air filters, oils, ing aggressions and bombings, QR58,918,792 in 2013-2014. for QR83m, at QR47,000 per sqm. houses and small plots for housing surgical operations at some clothes, and shoes for workers and meeting their normal needs THE PENINSULA A total of 171 deals worth during the week. QR1.49bn was concluded in the week THE PENINSULA Print media must be more educative 63 violations by outlets detected BY MOHAMMAD SHOEB proud moment for us as Prothom promoters of my newspaper for DOHA: About 63 violations of the than those mentioned on the prod- Alo has become the first Bengali the degree of freedom I enjoy as consumer protection law were reg- ucts and five violations of providing DOHA: Despite stiff compe- newspaper to be published out- editor.” istered by the Ministry of Economy false descriptions of products. tition from the digital or new side Bangladesh for our expatri- However, the crusader for and Commerce during routine The erring outlets were fined for media, the print media will ate community in the region and media freedom did not elaborate inspections of the market last shut temporarily, said the ministry. continue to play a more criti- around the world, but in GCC on the self-censorship of media in month. The ministry has warned that cal role, says an award-winning they are in significant numbers. the region and said, “Every coun- The violations ranged from fail- it was intensifying inspections to journalist from Bangladesh. In Qatar, the community has try has its system and priorities. ure to declare the prices, increas- ensure consumer protection and “The print media will not grown to over 200,000,” Rahman It will take some time to change.” ing prices without approval from all violations would be dealt with die. With the advent of the said. On the Bengli-speaking authorities or charging more than according to the law. digital media, the role of print He established Prothom Alo’s expatriate community, he said the declared prices. It urged consumers to report any has become more critical as it credibility and increased circu- Bangladesh ranked eighth in the There were 12 violations of not violations and irregularities found needs to play an important role lation by exposing government world in terms of foreign remit- declaring the prices of items, nine of in the market to the Consumer in bridging the gap created by missteps and corruption, as well tances which reached $15bn. not declaring the prices in Arabic, Protection Department. social media,” Matiur Rahman as human rights violations. The “The figure is expected to surge seven of increasing prices without Complaints can be lodged on toll (pictured), Magsaysay laureate newspaper’s advocacy of solu- in future significantly with bet- authorisation, and seven offences free No. 8005000 or email info@mec. (2005), said in an interview. independently for greater good, tions and his editorials attracted ter skilled workforce from the with regard to charging prices higher gov.qa THE PENINSULA The Ramon Magsaysay awards and newspapers have been doing readers. Today it reaches half a third generation start going in recognition of integrity and this job for centuries. So every million readers, while its online overseas to take up better job courageous services are consid- journalist should be trained for portal (www.prothom-alo.com) is opportunities.” ered Asia’s Nobel prizes. multi-tasking to fit in the rapidly No. 1 Bangladeshi website, claim- On India-Bangladesh rela- Rahman said: “The print converging media.” ing to have 60 million pageview tions, he expressed optimism media has to be more credible Rahman, the Founding Editor per month by over 1.6 million vis- and said both governments and educative to mould society and Publisher of Prothom Alo itors from nearly 200 countries. enjoy better ties. “Confidence in the right direction. (First Light), Bangladesh’ most Asked about media freedom, level has improved after Dhaka “It is true that the print media credible and leading daily in especially with regard to a ris- acted to stop Ulfa and Bodo worldwide is facing a threat from Bengali, was here for the launch ing trend among some big com- (separatist organisations active the new media, but will continue of the first international edition panies allocating more funds for in Northeastern India) from to survive. The numbers may go of the weekly. advertisement to influence news using Bangladeshi lands as down, but it will have to find new Dar Al Sharq yesterday for- content, he said: “Although the sanctuaries.” ways to sustain and grow.” mally launched the world’s first mainstream media in Indian sub- He hoped Teesta river water Rahman said the role of overseas Bengali newspaper. The continent enjoy good freedom, we sharing and demarcation of trained journalists and cred- weekly edition will be published have to be ready fighting such mutually agreed international ible print media is becoming every Thursday. Initially it will be trends. Newspapers should have border (as both nations have more important as people are distributed in Qatar and Bahrain greater responsibility towards housing enclaves and properties flooded with misinformation and may eventually reach to society. Making money should across the line of control) will be and disinformation by social other GCC countries. never be the main objective of the addressed soon. media which needs to be verified “This is a very special and media. In this regard, I thank the THE PENINSULA

595,600 joined GCC petrochemical industry in 2013 DOHA: The petrochemical and chemi- — over 25 percent of the region’s chemical sector in terms of contribution to GDP and cal industry in the Gulf in 2013 cre- employees. the largest manufacturing employer, after ated directly and indirectly over half Statistics show that for the GCC petro- metals, minerals and the food industry. a million jobs and manufactured prod- chemical industry, the multiplier effect is GCC nationals make up 56 percent of ucts worth over $102bn, according to around 1:3, as every 10 jobs directly created the industry’s workforce. Bahrain accounts Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals by the sector leads to additional 30 indirect for the highest number of nationals work- Association (GPCA). employment opportunities in the chemicals ing in the industry, with 83 percent of the The petrochemical and chemical indus- supply chain. chemical workforce being Bahraini, followed try employed (directly) 148,900 people. The “Petrochemicals sector is evolving into an by Saudi Arabia, where 63 percent of the employment, along with those employed by industry that touches nearly every sector industry’s employees are Saudi. supporting industries, led to the creation of of the GCC economy, from supply chain, “Over the last few years, the Gulf’s petro- additional 446,700 jobs, bringing the total equipment manufacturing, construction chemical industry has developed a solid base number of jobs that rely on the downstream and agriculture to retail and trade,” said Dr of skilled human capital, which is a crucial hydrocarbon industry to 595,600. Abdulwahab Al Sadoun, Secretary-General, component in ensuring long-term develop- Strengthened by an expanding petro- GPCA. ment of the industry. While the sector is chemical sector and multi-billion-dollar The GCC’s petrochemical industry’s taking solid steps towards economic and investments, Saudi Arabia’s petrochemical capacity has grown consistently at 9.5 per- environmental sustainability, these strides industry employed directly 83,700 people, cent year-on-year since 2008 and produces would have little effect if it were not for accounting for over half of the Gulf’s pet- 140.5m tonnes of products, while employ- human resources. Skilled talent is crucial rochemical industry’s workforce. The UAE ment has risen cumulatively by 12.2 per- for the industry’s growth and global com- is the second largest market in terms of cent in the same period. Petrochemicals are petitiveness,” said Dr Al Sadoun. people, employing for 38,100 professionals the region’s second largest manufacturing THE PENINSULA WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2014 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 03 PM meets US senators Maritime security and piracy in the spotlight Defence Minister attends opening of QMARSEC

The Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani met US Senator from Virginia and member of the Democratic Party, Timothy Kaine, and Senator Angus King (Maine) and their delegation. Talks dealt with cooperation and issues of mutual interest. DFI to screen acclaimed Iraqi movies at MIA Auditorium DOHA: Iraqi films will be in the will be on hand to present his to discover the fate of her missing spotlight this weekend through films In the Sands of Babylon and son, Ahmed’s father, who never Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) Son of Babylon which was selected returned from war. The Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Major General Hamad bin Ali Al Attiyah (right) with other officials at year-round screening series as the Iraqi entry for the Best In the Sands of Babylon is a grip- the opening of the conference yesterday. ‘Hekayat Khaleejiya’ at the Foreign Language Film. ping drama about an Iraqi soldier Museum of Islamic Art audito- A programme of five outstand- escaping from Kuwait as the army DOHA: Issues related to mari- The forum is one of the most prominent speakers took part in rium from today until Sunday. ing short films by up and coming retreats in 1991. He is captured time security, protection of important platforms for the the conference. Continuing in the Hekayat filmmakers will screen on Friday and cast into Saddam’s prison coasts and borders and com- exchange of academic and stra- Al Attiyah told Qatar News Khaleejiya tradition of showcas- at 4pm followed by a discussion system, accused of being a traitor. bating international piracy are tegic experiences in maritime Agency (QNA) that the confer- ing pioneering films from the with Al Daraji. Outside, an Iraqi uprising instils being discussed at the Qatar security. ence is one of the most important Gulf, DFI presents Stories from Son of Babylon tells the story hope for those held captive in the Maritime Security - Coastal The two-day conference will events, especially because Qatar Iraq — two feature films and a of Ahmed, a wilful young boy, killing fields of Babylon. For ticket and Border Surveillance discuss topics concerning mari- is surrounded by water on three showcase of short films — from who follows his equally obstinate sales, film information and tim- Conference (QMARSEC) which time security, particularly the sides and most of its resources a new generation of filmmakers. grandmother on a journey across ings, please visit www.dohafilm- opened at the Ritz-Carlton military, security and academic are in the sea. Director Mohamed Al Daraji Iraq, driven by her determination institute.com THE PENINSULA Doha yesterday. aspects, together with legal and He said Qatar attaches great The conference is held under environmental aspects in the field importance to such conferences the patronage of the Prime of maritime security. and is keen to attend them to Minister and Interior Minister The Director of Qatar’s know latest methods and tech- H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser National Security Shield Project, niques in this aspect. bin Khalifa Al Thani. Staff Brigadier (Pilot) Mohamed Participants in the conference The opening ceremony was Abdul Latif Al Mannai, said the will discuss the most prominent attended by the Minister of conference aims at providing an threats to maritime security, State for Defence Affairs H E integrated platform for those legal framework to confront Major General Hamad bin Ali Al responsible for security opera- them and combating software Attiyah, the Director-General of tions in the maritime industry. piracy and the role of informa- Public Security, Major General Last year, more than 300 peo- tion technology in supporting Saad bin Jassim Al Khulaifi, and ple from the military and repre- operations, trends and new solu- many officers of the armed forces sentatives of GCC states and the tions in the field of marine insur- and the Ministry of Interior and rest of the Arab world as well ance, among other topics relating a large number of military and as representatives of specialised to academic, environmental and security experts from around the companies in the field of mari- legal aspects. A scene from Son of Babylon. world. time security, experts, jurists and THE PENINSULA WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2014 04 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME

Health centres Top firms to attend telecom forum receive 8,500 visitors during Eid DOHA: The leading pri- ITU Telecom World 2014 to examine developments in smart technologies mary health centres in Doha and its outskirts received DOHA: As Qatar prepares and Ericsson are among the contributions by companies like leading platform for the global over 8,500 visitors during to host the 2014 ITU Telecom leading companies that have Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco, Intel, ZTE, ICT community to debate the Eid Al Adha holidays. World Conference with the sup- confirmed participation at the Nokia Huawei Technologies, and future of the sector, network at Majority of the patients suf- port of Ooredoo, organisers have event, which will take place from Ericsson – supported by the the highest level and showcase fered from respiratory prob- confirmed participation of some December 7 to 10. industry insight and local knowl- products, solutions and invest- lems and stomach disorders of the world’s largest technology Smart city technology will use edge of Ooredoo. ment opportunities. It draws a resulting from wrong eating and telecom companies. latest innovations to make peo- “The conference will offer a mix of public and private sec- habits, a local Arabic daily Being held for the first time in ple’s lives easier, greener and major display of this collaborate tors representing emerging and reported. Doha, the event will provide an more sustainable. Many new approach and provide an insight developed markets from around Health centres also update on new developments in developments will use smart into the next generation of tech- the world. reported an increase in cases communication technology, and technology to manage traffic nology that will help build Qatar’s The previous edition of the con- of diabetes and hyperten- explore how these are transform- flow, power access, and security smart buildings, smart stadiums ference took place in Bangkok, sion during the holidays. Abu ing our lives, with a focus on areas from central operation centres, and smart offices of the future,” Thailand, last year and witnessed Baker Siddique Health Centre being deployed in Qatar and the providing greater efficiency and he added. Ooredoo will host an over 6,000 participants from 153 received the highest number wider region. effectiveness. ‘Imaginarium’ which promises to countries. Qatar was selected as of cases (4,264), followed In particular, new innovations Sheikh Saud bin Nasser Al be a unique experience for visitors host for the ITU Telecom World by Medinat Khalifa Health in so-called smart technology – Thani, CEO, Ooredoo Qatar, and delegates. 2014 following a competitive selec- Centre (2,892), Al Wakra including smart city, smart build- said: “We are working with some The ‘Imaginarium’ will enable tion process among several bid- Health Centre 1,200) and Al ing and smart stadium technology of the world’s leading companies visitors to experience new-wave ding ITU member states, with Sheehaniya Health Centre – will be on display for the first to develop bespoke solutions for technologies and see how they will ictQATAR asking Ooredoo to Sheikh Saud bin Nasser Al Thani, (609), said the daily. time. Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco, Intel, Qatar’s key strategic projects. change life in Qatar for the better. organise the event on Qatar’s CEO, Ooredoo Qatar. ZTE, Nokia, Huawei Technologies, “This involves cutting-edge ITU Telecom World is the behalf. THE PENINSULA Food outlet shut for violating health rules DOHA: In a crackdown, Al HMC to host shisha research conference Wakra Municipality’s food DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) will will be discussed and partici- Organisation (WHO) and monitoring unit ordered a host the second international conference on water- pants will have the opportu- US-based National Cancer foodstuff outlet temporar- pipe tobacco smoking (shisha) research on October nity to engage further in shisha Institute, researchers from the ily shut for violating health 26-27. smoking research. Information US, the UK, India, Pakistan, and safety rules. It is being organized by the Smoking Cessation on how tobacco smoking affects the Philippines, Malaysia, Iran, Al Sharq reported yester- Clinic, in collaboration with Weill Cornell Medical the smoker’s health will also be Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Yemen, day that the unit conducted College in Qatar, American University in Beirut, and presented. Dr. Ahmed Al Mulla, Bahrain, and Morocco. some 232 inspections of New York University. Head of the clinic, said over 100 A specialised workshop will food outlets in the town and Latest international studies and research findings consultants and specialists from review research methods in the caught some 41 violations. Qatar and abroad are expected field of smoking cessation, partic- The outlets were found to attend. ularly shisha smoking, on October breaching civic health and Speakers include Dr. Hajar 25 to set the tone for the confer- safety rules. The municipal- Ahmad Hajar, Health Affairs ence, said Dr. Al Mulla. ity has urged people to be Consultant to the Emir H H He said HMC would also attend vigilant and report violations Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al the 16th international conference to it. Thani and Dr. Tawfiq bin Ahmad on smoking cessation, ‘Smoking or Khowja, Director-General, Health? in Abu Dhabi in March. Demand high for Executive Board of GCC Health The three-yearly conference, Ministers’ Council. hosted by WHO, is the first of its camping sites Other speakers are from con- kind in the Arab world. sultants from World Health THE PENINSULA in east coast DOHA: Winter camping sites in the eastern coast of the country have been in high demand, as the Qataris look for ‘hidden gems’ Ministry of Environment opened registration for citi- Continued from page 1 zens yesterday. Customers can pre-book an appointment with their preferred stylist On the first day, the minis- before they arrive at Heathrow by visiting www.heathrow.com/stylist try received about 600 applica- The team brings together a curated selection of products from over tions and was forced to close 400 outlets, offering customers the opportunity to browse recommended registration for several sites items in the privacy of an exclusive consultation suite. As part of the as demand exceeded supply, Al service, customers are given access to items that many luxury stores Sharq reported. keep hidden behind their counters. The most sought-after sites “Our Qatari customers — over 35 percent of whom are men — were in the eastern coast, are often looking for the ‘hidden gems’ that aren’t readily available including Al Ghariya, Al to the average shopper. We give our personal shopping customers Maroona, Ras Matbakh, and unique access, in a private facility, to merchandise from brands like Al Nauf. Oud Ispahan, Bvlgari and British classics, including Burberry and Jo Registration for these sites, Malone,” Jaber added. along with Sharij site in the Products popular among Qataris include Bvlgari necklaces and rings, western coast, has been closed Prada shoes and handbags, Dior bags and Smythson wallets. Over 80 as no more allotted space is percent of personal shopping customers use the service to spend their available there, said the daily. value-added tax refunds at the outlets before heading home. THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA Vodafone ‘Exclusive Sponsor’ of National Identity seminar

DOHA: Vodafone Director, External Affairs, Qatar has been named Vodafone Qatar, said: “We ‘Exclusive Sponsor’ of realise the importance of Qatar’s first National our Qatari identity and its Identity seminar, taking unique heritage, and aim place on October 20-21. through this sponsorship The seminar is organ- to help preserve and pro- ised by Qatar Heritage mote its values and prin- and Identity Centre, under ciples. Vodafone Qatar’s the patronage of the Prime support for everything Minister and Interior Qatari has been a central Minister H E Sheikh part of our mission since Abdullah bin Nasser bin we were founded.” Khalifa Al Thani. The seminar will tackle It will take place at subjects such as the Al Sharq Village & Spa Qatari identity as a prior- between 9am and 11am ity within Qatar National and will see top speakers Vision 2030; family and from Qatar and abroad identity; demographical discussing topics pertain- effect on identity and the ing to the significance of role of population dynam- conserving a country’s ics; and the media’s take national identity. on identity. It will show- National identity is a case successful case stud- core element of any com- ies on the preservation munity, and increasingly of national identity from important as societies Japan and Oman. respond to globalisation The Minister of and the Internet age. Development Planning and It has become impera- Statistics H E Dr Saleh tive to shed more light on Mohamed Salem Al Nabit values embodied in the will open the seminar Qatari national identity, with a key note speech on and more broadly, tradi- national identity in light tions represented by the of Qatar National Vision Arab identity. 2030. Mohammed Al Yami, THE PENINSULA WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2014 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 05

Premier reviews US, Tunisia relations DOHA: The Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah Sudanese artist displays her bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani yesterday met David Cohen, US Treasury Department’s Undersecretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, and reviewed cooperation and issues of mutual concern. He also held a meeting with Reda Safar, Tunisia’s Minister in charge of security, and dis- cussed means of enhancing relations and issues of mutual concern. ceramic sculptures at Katara FM attends GCC-UK dialogue in Kuwait

DOHA: The Foreign Minister H E Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah Dr Laila Mukhtar uses innovative technique in her 60 artworks yesterday led Qatar’s delegation to the fourth GCC-UK Strategic Dialogue in Kuwait, attended by GCC foreign ministers and the UK foreign secre- DOHA: More than 60 ceramic tary. Talks dealt with ways of strengthening and developing GCC countries’ sculptures are featured at a relations with the UK in various fields to serve common interests. QNA solo exhibition by Sudanese artist Dr Laila Mukhtar which opened on Monday at Building 13 at Katara. Using innovative technique in ceramic art, Dr Mukhtar has fashioned pieces in differ- ent shapes and sizes to transfer a specific message and reflect the rich culture and heritage of Afro-Arab civilisation. The exhibition until October 25 was opened by Katara General Manager, Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, Polish Ambassador Krzysztof Suprowicz and Qatar Fine Arts Society Chairman Yusuf Al Sada. It was attended by promi- nent artists, the media and the Sudanese community. Dr Al Sulaiti stressed that Katara has always been keen to collaborate with associa- tions and centres, including Qatar Fine Arts Society, in the Cultural Village to enrich the art scene and support artists whether Qataris or others. Highlighting the significance of the arts as a mirror that reflects how different commu- nities live and develop, he said, “It is paramount to work in col- Sudanese artist Dr Laila Mukhtar (right), Polish Ambassador Krzysztof Suprowicz (second right) Katara laboration with Qatar Fine Arts General Manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti (third left) and Qatar Fine Arts Society Chairman Yusuf Al Society to reflect this aspect Sada at the exhibition. through exhibitions of Qatari artists and expatriates from hosting Dr Mukhtar who has many professional and neophyte “I try to find new visual expe- various nationalities. This would made significant contribution Qatari artists will participate,” riences in reflecting practices of be a good addition to efforts to in ceramic art internationally,” he said. different tribal cultures within bring other cultures together,” said Al Sada. Dr Mukhtar, a fine arts pro- the historical context,” she he added. Qatar Fine Arts Society will fessor, said “I developed fresh added. “We are always keen to host other international artists techniques in using clay which Suprowicz praised Katara’s host professional foreign art- in the future, including Iraqi- is different from its traditional role in enriching the culture ists, whom we select carefully, Canadian Ali Memar, famous use in art to create a visual dis- and art scene in the country by to provide Qatari artists with for his paintings of horses. tance, address different issues organising exhibitions and other the opportunity to know oth- “His exhibition will be held in one work and reflect cul- events as well as supporting ers’ works, art experiences and in November. We are going to tures. Through my work, I try activities of art societies. innovations. This time we are organise workshops in which to reflect the Afro-Arab culture. THE PENINSULA WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2014 06 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME Most Qataris prefer to take up govt jobs, says ministry Home rents likely to remain high DOHA: The Ministry of Labour sectors like agriculture, fisher- and Social Affairs has a long list ies and utility supplies. Among Property market to perform strongly in next two-three years of Qatari job-seekers who want other private jobs they abhor are to land government jobs. those to do with air-conditioning, DOHA: Rents of residential The list has been referred to cleaning, general administration, units in Doha and surrounding the newly set-up Ministry of cooking gas business and social areas are likely to remain high Administrative Development. security department. in the next couple of years due The list of those keen to take Some 87 percent of the to increasing population, say up private jobs has climbed down respondents to the survey said experts. below 500 as many have landed they preferred government jobs “Real estate market has per- employment. due to privileges like allowances, formed well to date in 2014. We The Ministry of Labour and high salary, and post-retirement expect the property market to Social Affairs said most Qataris benefits. One of the respondents, perform strongly in the next two seeking private jobs have been Mehni Al Dosri, told the daily to three years, with more risk/ accommodated in the banking that the private sector generally uncertainty thereafter,” Johny industry followed by petroleum, does not trust Qataris and the Archer, Associate Director, telecom and insurance sectors. general impression with them is Consulting and Research, DTZ Al Sharq reported yesterday that they don’t like to work. He Qatar, told a property seminar that the ministry’s efforts and said adequate training should be organised by DTZ Qatar. coordination with the private sec- provided to Qatari job-seekers “On the Pearl, there has been FROM LEFT: Richard Rayner, Graduate Surveyor, Valuation; Johny Archer, Associate Director, Consulting and tor on the issue of jobs nationali- so they could be absorbed in pri- an increase in demand for one- Research; and Adam Stewart, Associate Director, Head of Valuation — from DTZ Qatar — attending the forum sation have borne fruit. vate jobs. “There isn’t enough bedroom and three-bedroom yesterday. SALIM MATRAMKOT Local Arabic daily Al Arab said, Qatarisation in the private sec- apartments. Elsewhere, demand citing the findings of its survey, tor,” said Al Dosri. remains strongest for afford- units) and population increase. scarce for good quality accommo- seeking over 5,000sqm to secure that Qataris don’t like to join THE PENINSULA able apartment accommodation, “We think the rates will prob- dation in well-located compounds. secondary accommodation at while the availability of good qual- ably remain around four to five On the Pearl, there is strong QR160 per sqm a month. Small ity three-four bedroom villas in percent in next couple of years demand for one- and three-bed- suites of less than 500sqm are at residential compounds convenient and then we expect to see supply room apartments in particular. a premium and rentals in excess Jail terms for scribes unjust to West Bay and the City Center coming in the Pearl and Lusail. Many new residential towers are of QR300 per sqm per month have Continued from page 1 remains at a premium,” he added. “At that point of time supply scheduled to come to the market been achieved. “This unjust ruling along with false accusations and criminal charges The population jumped to will catch up with demand and before the end of the year. On the back of high levels of is further evidence of the attempt to silence journalists, tarnish their around two million by December rents will stabilise,” Edward A report by DTZ said that take-up recorded in the past year reputations and disrupt their work,” an Al Jazeera spokesman said yes- 2013 from around 1.8 million, up Brookes, Senior Director, DTZ rentals for office accommodation and reduced vacancy rates, rents terday. Australian Peter Greste, Egyptian-Canadian Mohamed Fahmy 11 percent. Middle East, told this daily on the have remained comparatively sta- have started to increase for office and Egyptian Baher Mohamed were convicted on June 23 after being “We have seen annual rent sidelines of the seminar. ble since 2011. In the Diplomatic stock and DTZ forecasts that the accused of aiding the Muslim Brotherhood. Greste and Fahmy received increase of about four to five According to DTZ, in the District, rents can vary signifi- trend will continue over 2014, seven-year terms, while Mohamed was sentenced to 10 years. Eleven percent in the past in prime residential sector, three- and cantly based on the quantum particularly for high quality small defendants tried in absentia, including one Dutch and two British areas such as West Bay. Rent is a four-bedroom villas are most and quality of accommodation. It suites. journalists, were given 10-year sentences. THE PENINSULA function of supply (of residential sought-after, and availability is is possible for larger space users THE PENINSULA Premium car buyers getting more from Hyundai

DOHA: For premium car custom- unlimited kilometre manufacture ers in Qatar and the Middle East, provided warranty. Under the pro- excellent performance, modern gramme, the customer receives five styling and latest technological years, 24/7 roadside assistance in the features have always been impor- event of a vehicle breakdown, vehicle tant when selecting a new car. pick up and drop during regular serv- However, according to Hyundai, ice and their own life-time dedicated besides opting for more than just a service adviser. top quality vehicle, customers are Tom Lee, Head of Hyundai looking more closely at the premium Africa and Middle East Regional service offered by a manufacturer. Headquarters, said, “Our premium Research by Hyundai around the car line-up has been acclaimed across Middle East launch of its all-new the world for the high standards of Genesis model this year suggests quality, design and technology it offers Officials at the event. that attractive design, state-of-the- to customers. The all-new Genesis art technology, or high performance and Centennial exemplify everything are not the only factors that will con- that is good about Hyundai’s new East India Company vince potential customers to invest in ‘Modern Premium’ brand direction, a luxury car. The all-new Genesis 2015 grey. and have won top industry awards in Results of a special customer the Middle East and around the globe. clinic show that consideration to in customer service, and rightly so. East have enjoyed higher levels The HPAP+ is a further indication of launches tea purchase among those surveyed Since we introduced HPAP+ to the of service from HPAP+. Available the confidence we have in these cars, rose by 34 percent when the Korean market last year, sales of Genesis as standard to all buyers of new and we believe it adds a great deal to brand’s Premium Assurance Plus and Centennial models have boosted, Genesis and Centennial models, the overall owner enjoyment of the cars.” tasting service Programme (HPAP+) and its benefits and the feedback from customers has programme gives customers added Genesis and Centennial are on display were explained, compared to services been positive. In such a competitive peace of mind and remains the most at National Car Company showroom DOHA: The East India as Dragonwell and Buttery offered by rival manufacturers. segment, it is initiatives such as comprehensive initiative of its type in Aziziya. For details on Hyundai Company yesterday Oolongs from Taiwan; Sheikh Ahmed bin Nasser Al HPAP+ that enable us to stay ahead in the country. models, visit Hyundai showrooms in announced the launch of rich black teas such as Thani, President and Director of of the competition when it comes to The Genesis and Centennial mod- Doha and Aziziya (Salwa Road), call a tea tasting service at its Rainforest Lumbini and National Car Company, official dis- customer service, and this has a posi- els come with free maintenance 44355117 (Doha)/44163300 (Aziziya) fine foods retail store in Darjeeling First Flush, as tributor of Hyundai in Qatar, said, tive impact on customer loyalty.” for five years or 100,000km, and all or visit www.hyundai-qatar.com Lagoona Mall. well as romantic flowering “Customers in Qatar expect the best Luxury car buyers in the Middle models also come with a five-year/ THE PENINSULA One of its most popu- teas such as Sacred Heart lar event bookings in its and Thousand Year Red. It London Mayfair branch, is our way of showing that tea tasting is ideal for there is a lot more to tea beginners and connois- than what meets the eye,” seurs introducing exclu- added Hanan El Basha, sive white, green, oolong Managing Director, Qatar and black tea, along with Franchisee. insights into the history, The East India Company flavour notes and tasting carries a curated selection techniques of each tea, said of fine teas and coffees; a statement. artisan sweet and savoury To inaugurate the event, biscuits; an exquisite choc- the company’s Tea Master, olate range; and flavourful Lalith Lenadora, who has jams and marmalades. over 25 years’ experience The range also includes its in the tea industry, arrived hand-crafted Bone China from London. Each tea and Porcelain for tea and in the company’s range coffee. Unique in appear- is selected by Lenadora ance and rich in history, whose experience working each piece is painted by in some of the Sri Lankan master craftsmen using tea estates has helped him mineral paints and 18 develop understanding of carat gold. the seasonal qualities of Since its creation tea. in 1600 by The Royal Lenadora said, “I am Charter granted by Queen delighted that our tea Elizabeth I, the influence tasting service has been of the company has been brought to Qatar for people great. It transformed to enjoy. As the company Britain’s dining tables has a direct relationship through the introduction with tea estates we work of exotic ingredients and with, our teas are some flavours and changed the of the freshest available world’s tastes, its thinking, and these events give the and its people. opportunity to learn and The company has appreciate some of the marked its foundation with world’s finest and rare a spirit of Remarkable teas.” Connections. It continues “Tea lessons are ideal to explore the world to for corporate networking surprise and delight cus- event, client appreciation tomers with inspirational evening, team-building, or tastes crafted from the fin- a gathering of friends. est ingredients the world “During tea tasting has to offer — it remains events participants were a quintessentially British able to savour rare white brand with influences from varieties such as Golden diverse cultures. Tips; subtle green teas such THE PENINSULA WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2014 MIDEAST www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 07 21 air raids slow IS advance: US military Commanders from over 20 countries meet in Washington

WASHINGTON: US-led air- craft hammered Islamic State (IS) fighters with 21 bombing raids near Kobane on Monday and yesterday amid signs the strikes had “slowed” the group’s advance on the Syrian border town, the American military said. In one of the heaviest bombard- ments so far against the Sunni militants encircling Kobane, coalition air strikes “destroyed” two IS staging locations, a build- ing, a truck, two vehicles, three compounds and damaged several other targets, it said. A separate air raid in eastern Syria struck a small oil refin- ery, it said. “Indications are that air strikes have slowed ISIL advances” around Kobane, US Central Command, which is over- seeing the air campaign, said in a statement. Kurdish people attend a funeral of four female fighters, killed in clashes “However, the security situa- tion on the ground there remains against Islamic State in Kobane, Syria, yesterday. fluid, with ISIL attempting to gain territory and Kurdish mili- carried out one air raid in Iraq Dawa party is also part. In a tia continuing to hold out,” it said, in the past 24 hours, southwest statement posted online, the IS using another acronym for the of Kirkuk, destroying two IS said that a suicide bomber it iden- Islamic State group. The air strikes vehicles. tified as Abu Aisha Al Samarraie are designed to “interdict” IS rein- An Iraqi MP and prominent had carried out the attack and forcements and resupply efforts militia leader was one of at least that Khafaji was the target. as well as prevent the group from 21 people killed yesterday in a Meanwhile, military command- “massing combat power” against suicide bombing immediately ers from more than 20 countries the Kurdish-held parts of Kobane, claimed by the IS group. Ahmed met yesterday in Washington to it said. US fighter jets and bomb- Al Khafaji, a commander in the discuss the fight against IS mili- ers took part in the raids along Shia Badr militia, was killed in tants in Syria and Iraq after more with aircraft from Saudi Arabia, the attack in the Kadhimiyah than two months of US-led air according to Central Command. area of Baghdad, a fellow law- strikes failed to halt the militants’ The IS group has steadily maker and a medical official said. advance. gained ground around Kobane The bombing, which wounded The US military’s top-ranking and has reportedly captured at least another 51 people, was officer, General Martin Dempsey, nearly half of the town, which lies the third in the Shia district of hosted the talks at Andrews Air close to the Turkish border. Kadhimiyah in four days. Force base outside the US capi- IS militants have also been Khafaji was a member of the tal, the first such gathering of top advancing in Iraq’s western prov- main Shia bloc in parliament, the brass from so many nations since ince of Anbar. Central Command State of Law coalition, of which the coalition against the IS was also said coalition warplanes Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi’s formed in September. AFP WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2014 08 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MIDDLE EAST Israel condemns UK’s pro-Palestine vote Vote a sign of the way the wind is blowing: British envoy

LONDON: Israel has con- I am concerned in the long run Binyamin Netanyahu is echoed at demned a vote by British MPs about the shift in public opinion the top of the British government in favour of recognising a in the UK and beyond towards where David Cameron’s support Palestinian state as “under- Israel. Israel lost support after for Israel’s “right to self defence” mining chances for peace” as this summer’s conflict, and after during the recent Gaza war was Britain’s ambassador to Israel the series of announcements on answered after the ceasefire by warned that the move reflected settlements. This parliamentary Israeli settlement announcements changing British public opinion. vote is a sign of the way the wind - characterised as “galling” for No 10. The non-binding vote, sup- is blowing, and will continue For his part, the leader of ported by 274 MPs with 12 vot- to blow without any progress Israel’s opposition, Isaac Herzog, ing against, follows a recent towards peace.” described the British vote as a announcement by Sweden’s new Other UK officials have also defeat for Netanyahu’s increas- government that it will recognise suggested that frustration with ingly troubled foreign policy that a Palestinian state in the future. Israel and the government of in recent weeks’ has seen the The Swedish announce- Israeli prime minister engaged ment and the British House of in diplomatic disputes with the Commons vote came against the Palestine recognition US, the UN and Sweden. background of unilateral moves must be ‘helpful to “This is another echoing fail- by Palestinians at the UN security ure from Netanyahu and foreign council to secure a resolution that peace’: France minister Avigdor Lieberman,” would call for the end of Israel’s said Herzog. The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon greets a Palestinian on a wheelchair as he visits Abu Hussein occupation of the Palestinian ter- PARIS: French Foreign “A cold wind is blowing towards United Nations School at the Jabaliya refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip yesterday. ritories by November 2016. Minister Laurent Fabius said Israel from every corner in the Although the vote in the yesterday that any recogni- world, but they refuse to deal Commons is only symbolic, it has tion of Palestine as a state with the hard facts and are bring- Gaza a source of shame: UN chief attracted wide comment in Israel, must be “helpful to peace” as ing a diplomatic storm,” he said despite attempts by Israeli gov- part of a two-state solution, “Netanyahu prefers to confront GAZA CITY: The UN sec- Shuja’iya neighbourhood and vis- hostilities. They sought sanctu- ernment officials to largely ignore and not just symbolic. the whole world, from President retary general, Ban Ki-moon, ited a school in nearby Jabaliya ary under the UN flag. All of it. Israel’s foreign ministry, how- A day after British law- Obama to other friends.” described the destruction in refugee camp, scenes of some of the details related to the loca- ever, was quick to issue a state- makers voted overwhelmingly Efraim Halevy, a former Gaza from the recent conflict the heaviest Israeli shelling in this tion of this facility were shared ment criticising the vote, insisting to recognise Palestine as a Mossad director and former with Israel as “beyond descrip- summer’s conflict. with Israeli authorities again and that Palestinian statehood should state in a highly symbolic and Israeli ambassador to the EU, tion” and a source of “shame to Two classrooms at the UN again. Yet the shells fell.” come about only as a result of non-binding vote, Fabius said blamed the recent war in Gaza, the international community” school were hit by shells, killing Ban was visiting Gaza two negotiations with Israel. France would do so only “when which claimed 2,100 Palestinian as he visited the war-devastated at least 14 people sheltering there. days after donor states pledged “Premature international rec- the time is right”. lives and that of 73 Israelis. He coastal strip yesterday. Relatives of the dead held up $5.4bn in aid for rebuilding after ognition sends a troubling mes- “From the moment that we said: “We should view this wave Urging a speedy reconstruction posters showing their loved ones, the summer’s devastating Israeli sage to the Palestinian leadership say there must be two states of decisions and announcements effort, he announced that Israel while waiting to catch a glimpse offensive. In his short tour of the that they can evade the tough (Israel and Palestine), there as reflecting public opinion. Public was permitting the first truck- of the UN head. Ban saved his strip, conducted under tight secu- choices that both sides have to will be a need for recognition opinion is more against Israel loads of construction materials strongest language for the deaths rity, Ban visited areas that were make,” the ministry said in a of the Palestinian state, that after Operation Protective Edge. to enter the coastal strip, which of some 500 children during the heavily bombarded by Israel dur- statement. goes without saying,” Fabius “This public opinion was has been blockaded by Israel and war. “I met so many of the beau- ing the 50-day war, in which more Speaking on Israeli radio after the told the lower house National affected by the media, which Egypt since before the conflict. tiful children of Gaza. More than than 2,100 Palestinians, most of vote, the UK ambassador to Israel, Assembly. “The only question was very effective in the serv- “I am here with a heavy heart,” 500 were killed in the fighting — them civilians, were killed. Sixty- Matthew Gould, insisted that Israeli is what are the procedures and ice of Hamas and its supporters. Ban told a press conference. “The many more were wounded. What seven Israeli soldiers and six officials should not dismiss the vote. how to be most effective. What Public opinion has certain weight destruction which I have seen did they do wrong? Being born in civilians in Israel were killed by Although Gould reiterated that the we want is not a symbolic issue in deciding governments’ posi- coming here is beyond descrip- Gaza is not a crime.” Hamas rockets and other attacks. vote would not mark a change in but to be helpful to peace.” tions, particularly governments tion,” he added. Ban said the Criticising both Israel and Tens of thousands of government policy, he said: “I think Fabius suggested that the in whose countries there are ever damage was far worse than what Hamas, he added: “Perhaps Palestinians remain displaced by it is right to be concerned about “right time” he was refer- growing numbers of Muslims, he had seen after the previous nothing so powerfully symbolises the destruction, and on Tuesday what it signifies in terms of the ring to could come when all from various countries, not just conflict — Operation Cast Lead this summer of suffering than people camping outside their rav- direction of public opinion.” attempts at negotiation had the Middle East, but also Pakistan — that took place in 2008-09. the Jabaliya school. Thousands aged homes were seen waving at He added: “Separate from the been exhausted. AFP and India. That’s how we should The UN chief was driven of women, children, families the convoy of white UN vehicles narrow question of recognition, see this.” GUARDIAN NEWS through the ruins of Gaza City’s were forced to flee the intense as it passed. GUARDIAN NEWS

Protesters threaten to close another Saudi bank’s $6bn IPO ignites religious controversy oilfield in Libya RIYADH: Plans by Saudi Capital in Riyadh. “It contributes In response to a viewer’s question they don’t know what to do — if important and influential role in Arabia’s biggest bank for a 16 percent of lending activity in about the share offer, Mutlaq said they subscribe, they are told they the national economy, and boost BENGHAZI: Protesters block- $6bn initial public offer of the country and it has SR435bn the bank had too many dealings don’t have faith, and if they do the confidence of those who trade ing Libya’s Abu Attifel oilfield shares, the largest-ever equity ($116bn) of assets and SR345bn of forbidden by Islamic principles on not, they are not patriotic... in the Saudi stock market, as it threatened to close another sale in the Arab world, have deposits...Bank depositors alone its balance sheet. “The reality is that Rajhi is the will allow additional investment field to force a state oil company run into religious controversy could be enough to cover the IPO Some other clerics have same as NCB, but the former has opportunities for Saudi nation- to hire hundreds of local people, with some clerics suggesting several times.” reached similar conclusions. a beard and the latter does not,” als...” he said. a spokesman for the protesters it violates Islamic principles. Nevertheless, the controversy Another member of the Council of he added in reference to Al Rajhi IPOs in Saudi Arabia are gen- said yesterday. Securities analysts said the con- underlines how Saudi Arabia’s Senior Scholars, Sheikh Saad Al Bank’s Islamic image. erally priced low enough to allow The oilfield, a joint venture troversy was unlikely to sway conservative brand of Islam can Khathlan, said the IPO prospectus The bank said in a statement a substantial surge in the stock between Italian oil major Eni enough investors to derail the complicate economic decision- showed NCB had a high propor- on Monday that eight banks had price after listing, often 50 per- and Libya’s state oil company, has IPO of state-owned National making in the kingdom, which is tion of loans based on interest pay- completed all necessary proce- cent or more; analysts believe been closed for a year by locals Commercial Bank, which is due due to open its $550bn stock mar- ments, which are banned by Islam. dures to go ahead with receiving Saudi authorities try to use IPOs who demand jobs, part of a wave to start next week. ket to direct foreign investment Not all clerics are so negative, subscriptions to the IPO, which to distribute some of the king- of strikes at oil facilities that “The conflict between religion early next year. however. A former imam of the is expected to be the world’s dom’s corporate wealth among began in July 2013. and the economy in the kingdom Sheikh Abdullah Al Mutlaq, a Holy Mosque in Makkah, Sheikh second largest this year. The its citizens. “The price is valued Protests have ended at other has been negative for a long time, member of the Council of Senior Adel Al Kalbani, said on Twitter statement quoted NCB’s chair- lower than other banks,” Turki oilfields, but the shutdown con- but this will not stop ordinary Scholars, Saudi Arabia’s highest that NCB was similar to Al Rajhi man Mansour Al Maiman as Fadaak, head of research at Al tinues at Abu Attifel in Jalu, in citizens from participating in religious body, told state-owned Bank, a major Islamic bank that saying the bank had “clear and Bilad Investment, said of NCB’s Libya’s volatile east. In addition to the IPO,” said Mazen al-Sudairi, television this week that subscrib- has already listed successfully on sound” strategic plans for com- 45 riyal per share offer price. Abu Attifel, which used to pump head of research at al Istithmar ing to the IPO was not permissible. the stock market. “Poor citizens, ing years. The IPO will “play an REUTERS 60,000 barrels per day, the pro- testers have now also closed the nearby Jalo 59 and 103A fields. In a third step, they plan to close the nearby 103B field, their All parties to spokesman said. “If (state-run) National Oil Corp (NOC) does not Algerian police march in rare protest meet for new Iran meet our demands on Thursday, then the field will be closed.” talks tomorrow The closures have lowered ALGIERS: About 300 Algerian the North African country’s oil police officers marched through MOSCOW: Negotiators from output to less than 900,000 bpd, Algiers yesterday in a rare pub- all six powers in the P5+1 though NOC has not provided a lic protest by security forces to group will tomorrow meet with recent production update. show solidarity with a police Iranian representatives for The Opec member’s oil industry demonstration over working fresh nuclear talks being held has made a comeback since three conditions and riots in a south- in Vienna, Russia’s deputy for- major ports in the east reopened ern city. eign minister said. “It has been earlier this year as part of a deal Protests by public service agreed to hold what can be called with a group of rebels, who had employees are common in Algeria a mini-round of negotiations on blocked the terminals to cam- but security forces rarely take to October 16,” Sergei Ryabkov told paign for regional autonomy. the streets. Interfax news agency yesterday. But the eastern Zueitina The officers, from a riot unit, Iran’s foreign minister port remained closed. Oil work- marched in their blue uniforms Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived ers there have been demanding towards the downtown area of in the Austrian capital yester- a change of management at the the capital. Police officers had day. Officials in his delegation port operator. Libya is struggling already taken to the streets in the held separate two- and three-way with a breakdown in authority as southern Algerian desert town of talks with US and EU negotiators. the weak government is unable to Ghardaia on Monday to demon- US Secretary of State John control former rebels who helped strate after clashes in the region Kerry is due to go to Vienna today topple Muammar Gaddafi in 2011 between Arabs and Berbers. for talks with Zarif. The Iranian but now use their heavy guns to Riots broke out between the foreign minister said the discus- seize oilfields or ministries to make two communities near Ghardaia, sions included the “vital issues” political and financial demands. with two people killed and busi- of “uranium enrichment and the The central government, rec- nesses torched, the official APS Algerian police officers march during a protest in Algiers yesterday. lifting of sanctions”. ognised by the international com- news agency and local media The sides have just six weeks munity, has been challenged by an reported. Youths from the two to several businesses, accord- also injured. The area had been suspected involvement in previous before a November 24 deadline by alternative cabinet set up by an communities threw stones and ing to APS and Algerian media tense since police arrested a clashes. which they are meant to finalise armed group. REUTERS petrol bombs and also set fire reports. Several policemen were group of young men last week for REUTERS an accord. AFP

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HE resilience of protesters demanding universal suffrage in Hong Kong was on full display after police came down hard on the barricades put up meticulously Tover two weeks. Hordes of policemen landed at the site of protests with sledgehammers, chainsaws and bolt-cutters to From Third World to First get rid of the barriers that were set up by protesters demanding real democracy in the Chinese controlled province. The one country, two systems policy of the Chinese government has been working in the province, albeit with some hiccups. The pro- World – Brazil’s election democracy protests, called Occupy Central, have often rattled the administration of Hong Kong leader CY Leung, who has been BY JONATHAN POWER the steamy, tropical rain forests of the vocal in denouncing the protests as illegal and reiterating that Amazon to the north and the cool, tem- Beijing will not budge despite what the protesters say or do. RAZIL has long lived out perate, munificent, prairies to the south. The full-scale crackdown by the police armed with its personal fantasy as the No other country in the world offers For the best part of four paraphernalia to dismantle the barricades and do away with any archetypal relaxed, tolerant such geographic contrasts or probably signs of the protests shows the state’s desperation. Moreover, Band gregarious country with such an abundance of raw materials and centuries, until Lula Copacabana beach, the samba, the car- raw opportunities. Brazil has world’s it is likely that Leung’s administration has been directed by nival and a great deal of sexual free- largest tropical forest and has the came along, too much Communist Party honchos in Beijing, who are understandably dom. It is now living out in real time world’s largest reservoirs of freshwa- jittery at the agitation gaining enough publicity in Western its almost forgotten societal dream, an ter and ample hydro electric power. It of Brazil’s resources media outlets. Besides mainland China, the power of the Chinese economic-cum-social revolution. The is self-sufficient in oil and gas, including Communist Party in the region cannot be overstated. Beijing retired president, Luiz Inacio “Lula” da massive deep water finds. But for the had been squandered holds sway as far as Malaysia and Singapore where political Silva, bequeathed the nation a vibrant best part of four centuries, until Lula capitalist economy with a human face — came along, too much of this had been — the Amazon ravaged, parties and even media outlets are split along pro-China and an economy that has raised income per squandered- the Amazon ravaged, the anti-China lines. head quite substantially (it is now four poor exploited and the rich indulged. the poor exploited and The Hong Kong protests, a manifestation of the times that of China), has almost abol- Under Lula’s predecessor, Fernando the rich indulged. disenchantment of the Hong Kong ished daily hunger and given the large Cardosa, Brazil finally initiated the first public with their China-controlled majority of the poor an income supple- real reforms of Brazil’s bloated bureauc- administration, have been long and ment in return racy and feudal inefficiencies. Then nations — Russia, India and China. Even if the for families send- Brazil under Lula repaid its debts to Together they wield a lot of clout, not protests in strong to point to a surge in the ing their children the International Monetary Fund, ran a least because they are nuclear powers. discontent being experienced by to school. surplus on its trade account, its exports (Indeed Brazil is further ahead than Hong Kong are the young. Screaming protesters Still, after 8 boomed, growing at a faster rate than Iran in its uranium enrichment and being pepper-sprayed by charging Brazil years of Lula China’s - in a range of products from therefore closer to being able to make suppressed by policemen may not be an unfamiliar and 4 years of soya to aircraft to mining to computers. a nuclear bomb if it wanted to- which remains one his hand-picked Its economy grew steadily at over 7%. it doesn’t at present. It gets a free pass sight, but in Hong Kong — which the government, successor, Dilma President Rousseff told me when she from Washington on its nuclear pro- has all the trappings of an advanced of the most they would only Rousseff, the served as Lula’s chief of staff that after gram- if Iran had been granted such region — they point to a magnified country strug- the reforms of Lula “it’s more difficult a dispensation there would never have serve the cause degree of unrest. unequal gles to stay ahead to make this economy not grow than to been a quarrel with the US.) The young of Hong Kong don’t societies on of its burgeoning make it grow.” There are many viewpoints on why of democracy. live with the media restrictions population, the Brazil has a head start on India under President Rousseff the economy inequities of the and China. It has been developing in has gone from good to bad. It is prob- that the mainland Chinese have to earth. Tiffany feudal land sys- its sometime madcap way for over 100 ably a mix of old-fashioned leftist eco- contend with. The Chinese province tem that cast years. Between 1960 and 1980 Brazil nomic policies and the end of the boom has better newspapers that don’t read like party mouthpieces. has more millions into doubled its per capita income, an in raw materials. She remains popular. Other forms of authoritarianism of the Chinese state don’t stores in Sao shanty towns and achievement that was only surpassed by Not least she has continued to expand easily show in Hong Kong. With these relative freedoms, Hong a murder rate in the later growth spurts of the smaller help to the poor and, as under Lula, Kongers have long tried to get on with their busy lives. However, Paulo than the slum favelas East Asian countries. they have seen their incomes rise. that is more akin If this doesn’t give Brazil’s economy The question now is she popular they have a right to demand universal suffrage. Pro-democracy anywhere to a war zone with its 170 million people quite the enough to defeat her rival, Aecio Neves? protests have earlier surfaced in Hong Kong. This time, however, than a normal clout of India and China with their over He seems to have captured the mood of it has been more intense. The might of the state is all pervasive. else in society. Brazil one billion people each it certainly will the middle and powerful upper classes However,yesterday the tenacity of the protesters was all to see as remains one of give it a base to stand eye to eye with who believe that with his pro-business they put up new barricades to block a major thoroughfare in the the world. the most unequal them in say ten years’ time, when their policies he can resuscitate the economy. societies on earth. growth rates will inevitably have slowed Moreover, she has not been unable to city with planned meticulousness. Backed by the administration, Tiffany has more and Brazil should could be cruising at manoeuvre Congress the way Lula did. which is controlled by China, the police is likely to crack down stores in Sao Paulo than anywhere else 5pc or more from a much higher base. (But then there has been less bribery.) harder on any sign of demonstrators trying to consolidate. in the world. Brazil could outgrow Canada, pace Neves claims he can deliver in Congress. Finally, it may be successful in ending the protests. Nevertheless, Brazil appears to have Russia and leave Mexico way behind. It will be a knife edged contest on The protests, however, would have served an important cause everything necessary to become a great Brazil is a member of the so-called election day, October 26. Can she, can — that of piling pressure on the government and reminding success. It is a nation of vast dimen- BRICs, the insiders’ club of the most he, make Brazil fulfil its potential? sions, the size of Europe, bounded by powerful Third and Second World THE PENINSULA Hong Kongers that they have an inalienable right to protest. The other side Quote of Weathering the cyclone’s fury the day

ACH time India braces for — and if there was a disaster relief plan with winds of 200 kmph, moving essential services. Three districts of an extreme climate event, in place, no one got to see it in action. over 400,000 people to safer spaces Andhra Pradesh remain inaccessible its citizens wait for details The coordinated response of the including railway stations and coaches. by road and railway traffic has been Eon governmental failure to Centre and the state governments of Armed forces personnel, helicopters severely disrupted along the eastern emerge. Andhra Pradesh and Odisha to Cyclone and ships were on standby while mass coast. That was amply evident in the case Hudhud is, however, a refreshing texts were sent to mobiles, providing The Centre and state governments We do not know of the floods in Kashmir last month, change and portends well for future dis- helpline details. All these have helped have done well in weathering Hudhud when the Central Water Commission aster preparedness, particularly along in minimising casualties. at its peak. They must now stay the who is losing out failed to provide a proper flood forecast India’s long coastline. Six people lost their lives but the course in reconstruction efforts. The for Jammu and Kashmir, which could Picking up from the impressive relief devastation is widespread. scale of losses in agriculture is yet more in economic have helped it to prepare for the deluge efforts rehearsed last October, when The landscape is strewn with unknown and would need to be terms: Russia on September 7. tackling Cyclone Phailin, the govern- uprooted trees, power lines, hoardings addressed. Andhra Pradesh chief The disaster has set the Valley’s ments put in plans in advance and ably and damaged homes. The full scale will minister Chandrababu Naidu is nota- or the European economy back by decades. To com- harnessed manpower and technologi- not be known for days as the govern- bly crowd sourcing information on the pound the problem, J&K’s official cal solutions to tackle the cyclone. ments are still coping with heavy rainfall extent of damage through a down- Union. machinery was in a state of stupor for Officials swung into action as and preparing for possible flash floods loadable app via the National Remote Sergei Lavrov days, overwhelmed by the destruction Hudhud approached Visakhapatnam in both states while trying to restore Sensing Centre. Hindustan Times Russian Foreign Minister WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2014 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 11 Inaction in Kobane is anti-peace politics Even if Turkey doesn’t care about the Kurds, it should be concerned for itself. If IS seizes Kobane and the border gate, there is no guarantee that the group will not launch attacks against Turkey in future.

BY MUTLU CIVIROGLU We are worried about the wrong atrocities, goes this line of thinking, just ny second now, it seems because IS is scary. as if Syria’s Kurdish bor- But Turkey has ulterior motives – and der city of Kobane will fall. they have led not just to a wilful igno- Amazingly, Kurds have been rance of massacre, but to a willing break- holding their ground, and down in the political peace process. Awestern air strikes have yielded “posi- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was tive results”, according to the region’s supposed to be the architect of that proc- top leader, who says that “with the help ess, which promised a solution to a dec- of US and coalitions jets, we can expel IS ades-old standoff on Kurdish rights with from Kobane and save the lives of these the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK). civilians”. But just a few days ago, Erdogan said the But such is the danger of positive PKK and IS were “the same”, and the thinking: unless something happens to PKK responded with harsh statements drastically shift the balance of power of its own, going so far as to threaten to on the ground, the Islamic State (IS) “mobilise the guerrillas”. may eventually overtake the city, forc- This isn’t helpful, obviously, but is that ing many times more than the 200,000 Turkey’s true intention with the Kurds? Kobanes already in exodus into an To prevent Kurdish independence at unknown future, upheaving the rela- all costs, just because it is led by the tive peace of Kurdish-controlled Syria Democratic Union Party (PYD), which is Turkey’s Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu waves to members of the parliament of his ruling AK Party during a session at the Turkish and possibly ending to one of the most so closely aligned with the PKK and has Parliament in Ankara yesterday. Turkish jets bombed targets in the southeast where members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party are based, unheralded ongoing peace discussions had so much success actually governing the first strikes on the outlawed group since a 2013 ceasefire. in the world. across the border in Syria? That something is Turkey, which could Ankara has asked for the creation of and should save Kobane – but which has a Turkish controlled buffer zone, which When I talk to Syrian Kurds, they Kobane falls, and that Turkish-Kurdish The Kurds in Turkey and Syria are been passively monitoring the death- would include Kobane and essentially end seem to believe that Turkey considers relations will be irreparably damaged. intertwined, whether Ankara likes it soaked danger unfolding on its border. the autonomous canton system that the their desperate situation merely an But even if Turkey doesn’t care about or not. This goes beyond compassion, The United Nations has warned of gen- Kurds have been governing themselves. opportunity to impose conditions upon the Kurds, Turkey should be concerned beyond Erdogan’s tears for the killing of ocide on the scale of Srebrenica, asking The international community is not them that are virtually impossible to for itself. If IS seizes Kobane and the a the daughter of Muslim Brotherhood only for volunteers and their equipment interested. accept: that they give up the Kurdish border gate, there is no guarantee that leader. to enter the city, but Turkey has refused. Ankara has also suggested creating a self-government that has emerged the group will not launch attacks against By remaining idle, Turkey will always Kurdish leaders have called for a corridor no-fly zone to weaken Assad, even though across Syria over the last two years, Turkey in future. be remembered for its inaction in the face to allow weapons and aid transport, but – by forcing the PYD and the Kurdish thus weakening Kurdish aspirations for At the very least, IS will gain access of a rapidly approaching massacre. But Turkey keeps saying no. People’s Protection Unit (YPG) to join more autonomy in Turkey. to more economic and political resources Kobane offers an historic opportunity for Indeed, the only access Kobane has to the Syrian National Coalition (SNC) and Kurds in Turkey have taken to the and be able to recruit new fighters easily. Turkey to show it is on the right side of the outside world is Turkey, with Nato’s the Free Syrian Army (FSA), two groups streets in mass protest, condemning Ankara must accept that the fight for history; all it needs to do now is open second largest army and its tanks on the with very little power left on the ground Erdogan’s gross passivity but acting with Kobane is not only for the Kurds; it is that safe corridor, and a golden opportu- border, but Turkish leaders in Ankara that have never accepted the Kurds as increasing caution, as the jailed PKK a fight for Turkey, for the entire region. nity for reconciliation awaits. All Ankara simply look on. an equal partner – it would essentially leader Abdullah Ocalan says it’s time for “What does Kobane have to do with needs to do now is help those in need, in Why? Such is the danger in stub- weaken the Kurds in Syria, making them talks. Turkey?” Erdogan asked over the week- the face of barbarous terrorism. born politicking: Ankara does not want depend on Turkey’s way of war. The coali- Among the Kurds in both Syria and end, rhetorically but to the intense sor- We are still waiting. Any second now, Kurdish autonomy, and it is still worried tion fighting IS does not seem too inter- Turkey, there is a serious concern that row of Kurds worldwide. Mr Erdogan. Any second now. about Bashar Al Assad more than IS. ested in that either. the peace process would collapse if The answer, simply, is everything. THE GUARDIAN

Flaw in deterrence-based Bowing to Vladimir Putin’s power asylum policies in Sydney Obama has been congratulating BY DANIEL WEBB himself on leading a “unified n July this year 157 Tamil asylum seekers, including 50 children and a heavily pregnant woman, spent a month detained on an response” by the West that, he Australian customs ship. While the high court of Australia will Ithis week consider the lawfulness of their treatment, the broader story of their attempt to reach Australia reveals much more about how claims, has isolated Putin. our refugee policies are failing us. The lead plaintiff in the case, who for legal and safety reasons can only be identified as CPCF, is a Sri Lankan Tamil who initially fled BY JACKSON DIEHL she told parliament she was con- to India before trying to reach Australia. While we shouldn’t neces- cerned about “an isolation of sarily assume that everyone on the boat with CPCF genuinely needed o grasp how Vladimir Poland” within Europe that could Australia’s protection, it was absolutely wrong for the government to Putin is progressing in come from setting “unrealistic assume they didn’t and to seek to send them straight back. The only his campaign to over- goals” in Ukraine. way to ever know for sure is to properly, fairly and individually assess Tturn the post-Cold War Obama has been congratulat- claims. CPCF fled Sri Lanka after receiving death threats from his order in Europe, it’s worth looking ing himself on leading a “uni- involvement in politics. He was beaten inside his own home and told beyond eastern Ukraine, where fied response” by the West that, he would be shot, so he and his young family escaped to India. the Kremlin is busy consolidat- he claims, has isolated Putin. In India is not a signatory to the refugee convention. It does have a ing a breakaway puppet state. reality, a big chunk of the Nato decent history over the last few decades of protecting Tamils fleeing After all, Ukraine, as President alliance has quietly begun to lean Sri Lanka, but more recently others have been less fortunate. CPCF A protester in a mask depicting President Vladimir Putin holds a placard Obama likes to point out, is not toward Moscow. and his family were unable to obtain legal status in India, they did a member of Nato — which has These governments do so reading ‘Osama bin Putin go away from Ukraine!’ during a rally organised not have freedom of movement and they were unable to work. India extended Western security and in part for economic reasons: by the All-Ukrainian Union Svoboda (Freedom) Party to mark the Day of did provide them with a short-term solution – a temporary reprieve democratic governance to a dozen Dependent on Russia for energy Ukrainian Cossacks on Independence Square in Kiev, Ukraine, yesterday. from imminent danger – but it gave them no status, no future and no nations that had been dominated as well as export markets, they guarantee they wouldn’t one day be returned to harm. So they boarded by Soviet dictatorship. fear the consequences of escalat- incorporate corruption, sex and July 2009, when, during his first a boat and headed to Australia. After almost a month of not knowing So let’s consider Hungary, a ing sanctions. violence.” year in office, he launched his where or when they’d be off-loaded, the 157 were finally brought to Nato member whose prime minis- But some also seem to be If this is a “unified response,” it “reset” with Putin’s regime. Australia. CPCF and his family remain detained in the Nauru camp. ter recently named Putin’s Russia hedging their security and ideo- looks orchestrated more by Putin “Many American officials have Their penalty for coming by boat is harsh and indeterminate. as a political model to be emu- logical bets. They figure it’s not than by Obama. “Some Central now concluded that our region is Therein lies the fundamental flaw in Australia’s deterrence-based lated. Or Nato member Slovakia, worth testing whether Putin’s European politicians are angling fixed once and for all,” the letter asylum policies – they just give people who lack options one less. The whose leftist prime minister lik- reported threat to invade former either to remain below the radar warned. “That view is premature.” real issue is that there are over 10 million refugees in the world, the ened the possible deployment of Soviet-bloc countries was really screen — don’t speak up and make Obama, it went on, was making overwhelming majority of whom lack a safe and viable pathway to Nato troops in his country to the in jest — or whether a Nato led your nation the target of Putin’s a mistake to put relations with protection. Boat arrivals and deaths at sea are the visible symptoms Soviet invasion of 1968. Or Nato by Obama would really come to ire — or to ingratiate themselves central and eastern Europe on of this underlying problem. It’s an incredibly difficult problem to solve member Czech Republic, where their defence. Why else preemp- with Putin and therefore fare a back burner. The elites rising and Australia can’t do it alone. But intercepting and returning those the defence minister made a simi- tively announce, as did the Czech better than other allies when the in post-Soviet countries “may seeking to come, violating the basic rights of those who arrive and lar comparison and where the prime minister Bohuslav Sobotka, waters get even choppier,” Damon not share the idealism — or have slashing our humanitarian intake by 6,250 places doesn’t help. government joined Slovakia and that his country did not want the Wilson, the executive vice presi- the same relationship to the US What would help is working with countries in our region to improve Hungary in fighting the European troops Nato dispatched to Poland dent of the Atlantic Council, told — as the generation who led the their capacity to host, process and resettle refugees. Not paying bil- Union’s sanctions against Russia. and the Baltic States as a deter- me. “The issue for many politi- democratic transition.” Moreover, lions to warehouse asylum seekers in inhumane and unsafe conditions Or Serbia, a member of Nato’s rent to Russia? cians will be how to survive when Russia, far from being a suitable on Nauru and Manus Island. Not dumping refugees in Cambodia, a “partnership for peace” that has Sobotka was trumped by the Russians are back, nastier partner, “is back as a revisionist poverty-stricken nation with poor human rights record. But working invited Putin to visit Belgrade Slovakia’s Roberto Fico, a former than ever . . . and the Americans power pursuing a 19th-century with the United Nations refugee agency and transit countries like this month for a military parade Communist, who followed up are remote, available only for agenda with 21st-century tactics Indonesia, Malaysia and indeed India to improve local conditions for to celebrate the 70th anniversary his rejection of Nato troops by genuine 911 calls.” and methods.” asylum seekers and develop their capacity to process and resettle them. of the Red Army’s “liberation” of dismissing Obama’s appeal for Remarkably, the wobbling Obama and his aides furi- Australia also needs to shoulder a much greater share of the global the city. increased defence spending and in Eastern Europe comes only ously dismissed those warnings, protection burden. We currently host a tiny 0.3 percent of the world’s Then there is Poland, which calling sanctions against Russia a decade after Nato’s big 2004 angrily telling the open letter’s refugees, ranking us 67th relative to our population and 74th relative until recently was leading the “suicidal” and “nonsensical.” expansion and a dozen years after authors they were suffering to our wealth. We can and should take more. effort within Nato and the Fico’s pandering, in turn, Poland and the Czech Republic from “Russophobia.” Five years Improving conditions in transit countries, increasing our own intake European Union to support looked weak compared with the gratefully and enthusiastically later, Obama repeats their diag- and urging those with the capacity to do the same will help to reduce Ukraine’s beleaguered pro- speech delivered in late July by backed the US invasion of Iraq. nosis of Putin as his own wis- the need for people like CPCF to get on boats. In the meantime, everyone Western government and punish Hungary’s Viktor Orban, who What happened? As Robert dom. But it may be too late: The arriving should have their claims properly, fairly and individually assessed. Putin’s aggression. This month its described Russia as an exemplar Coalson of Radio Free Europe “Russophobes” of an expanded Harsher deterrence measures don’t help resolve the underlying pre- new prime minister, Ewa Kopacz, of how “we have to abandon lib- suggested, one answer can be Nato have been replaced, in dicament faced by people like CPCF and his family. What they really ordered her new foreign minister eral methods and principles of found in the “open letter” politi- more than a few capitals, with need is due process and a safe pathway to protection. to urgently revise its policy. As organising a society . . . because cal leaders and intellectuals from Putin-appeasers. Australian policy is moving in the wrong direction on both fronts. the Wall Street Journal reported, liberal values (in the US) today those countries sent to Obama in WP-BLOOMBERG THE GUARDIAN WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2014 12 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com INTERNATIONAL

Kerry meets Lavrov Britain begins Blair may have Ebola screening at Heathrow been terrorist airport

LONDON: Britain began screening passengers arriving target, court told at London’s busiest airport from West Africa for signs of the deadly Ebola virus on Tuesday. Health Minister Jeremy Hunt British suspect denies charges said on Monday Britain could expect to see “a handful” of Ebola LONDON: A man charged in and European Union. cases over the next three months, Britain with terrorism offences The Crown Prosecution Service partly due to its status as a popu- at a trial so sensitive that pros- (CPS) had originally asked for lar travel destination. ecutors sought to have it heard Incedal’s trial to be held entirely in The Ebola outbreak, the worst entirely in secret might have secret on national security grounds on record, has killed more than been planning an attack on ex- — a request unprecedented in 4,000 people, mostly in Liberia, prime minister Tony Blair, a recent British legal history — but Sierra Leone and Guinea. court heard yesterday. the application was rejected in The screening process at Erol Incedal, 26, was arrested June by the Court of Appeal. London Heathrow will involve in October last year with another The jury was told the case passengers who have travelled to man, Mounir Rarmoul-Bouhadja, would be heard in three parts, the affected area filling out ques- who last week admitted possess- some open to public and press, tionnaires to discover any pos- ing a bomb-making document some only to 10 journalists who sible exposure to the virus and on a memory card, prosecutor will not be able to report the US Secretary of State John Kerry (left) speaks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at the Chief of undertaking temperature checks Richard Whittam said. proceedings and must hand over Mission Residence in Paris yesterday. Kerry will lock horns with Lavrov on the crisis in Ukraine, as a week if necessary. Incedal, who lives in London their notes, and the rest in secret. of high-stake talks get into full swing. While there are no direct and is a British citizen, denies “This is an exceptional case,” flights into Britain from the charges of preparing for acts of Whittam told the jury, who were region, many passengers travel terrorism with unnamed others told by the judge there would be to London using indirect flights abroad and possessing informa- “serious consequences” if they via other transport hubs. tion useful to terrorism. disclosed any of the secret mate- Frenchman jailed for recruiting jihadists Hunt said the screening was “The acts of terrorism that rial outside court. expected to reach 89 percent of they were preparing for were Whittam told the court that those arriving from the affected either against a limited number after Incedal’s arrest for the BRUSSELS: A Belgian court prosecutors had sought a 20-year organisation, but prosecutors areas. of individuals, an individual of sig- traffic offence police had found a sentenced a Frenchman to 18 term, was found guilty of having insisted he was. By the end of next week the nificance or a more wide-ranging notebook in the car with a note years in prison yesterday for “taken part in acts of terrorist “The moment he organised programme will be extended to and indiscriminate attack such saying: “Fight those of the infidel leading a “terrorist group” that groups in the capacity as leader”. the departure (of militants) to London’s Gatwick airport and the as the one in Mumbai (India) in who are near to you.” recruited jihadists to fight with Benomari was originally sen- Somalia, he must be considered a Eurostar rail link to Europe. 2008,” Whittam told the jury at Security officials had placed Somalia’s Shebab movement, tenced in Belgium in May to 20 leader and not a simple member Anyone found to have recent the Old Bailey court. a listening device in the vehicle reports said. years in prison for having led a of a terrorist network,” prosecu- exposure to the virus, or who dis- While Whittam said there was and Incedal was heard saying he Rachid Benomari, 41, took four network to recruit jihadists for tor Jean-Marc Trigaux said. plays symptoms, will undergo a no settled plan nor any specific hated white people, listening to people with him to the Horn of Somalia and Syria, and of having Last month Benomari told the clinical assessment and be trans- target, he said a piece of paper “jihadi” music with references Africa nation as well as organis- himself joined Al Qaeda-linked court that he took part in a deadly ferred to hospital if necessary, the with the address of a property to slaughter, expressing concern ing and paying for the mission, Shebab militants in Somalia. ambush against African peace- government said. owned by Blair was found in about the police search of his car, the Belga news agency said. All three men were extradited keeping troops in Somalia. Some public health officials Incedal’s black Mercedes when it and talking about a “Plan B”, the Two other men received to Belgium in March from Kenya Bouyahbaren and Said admit- have raised doubts about the was stopped for a traffic offence court heard. shorter jail terms following a where they were in prison for ille- ted before the judges that they effectiveness of border screen- in September 2013. About two weeks later, he was retrial of all three at a court in gally entering the East African had been lodged and trained in ing given that the virus, which “In the context of this case as a arrested in dramatic fashion by the capital, Brussels. country. The court in Belgium camps run by the Shebab group in causes fever and bleeding, may whole you may think it has some armed police who stopped his car Belgian Mustapha Bouyahbaren had already begun their trial Somalia, but denied having taken not display symptoms during an significance,” Whittam said. in east London, shooting special was given a partially-suspended before their extradition and they part in combat. incubation period that can last up Blair, 61, who has a house in rounds to disable the vehicle. sentence of five years, while were jailed in May — Benomari In a separate trial in Belgium, to 21 days. central London, was prime min- A memory card was found with Algerian Mohamed Said was also for 20 years and the other two for 45 people face charges at a Last week the chairman of ister from 1997 to 2007, during documents including instructions jailed for five years. five years each. court in the northern city of Public Health England, the which Britain joined the US-led on how to make explosives, the The case comes amid grow- But they were all granted a Antwerp of membership of the government body that deals invasions of Afghanistan and court was told. Incedal’s phone, ing concerns in Belgium about retrial because they had not been Sharia4Belgium radical group, with protection against infec- Iraq. He is now a peace envoy of Whittam said, had been used Muslims travelling to fight with present for the start of the initial which is believed to be sending tious diseases, warned screen- the Quartet on the Middle East, for Internet searches for Islamic extremist groups in Syria and proceedings. jihadist fighters to Syria. Most of ing could create a false sense of which comprises the United State of Iraq. other hotspots. Benomari denied having been those on trial are still at large. security. States, United Nations, Russia REUTERS Benomari, for whom a member or leader of a terrorist AFP REUTERS

Family of Texas Ebola victim shows no symptom Russian hackers target

WASHINGTON: The family contact with Duncan, who died for in isolation, said the mayor, on CNN that every person at the who shared an apartment with a October 8, have gotten sick. There who called the nurse a hero. Dallas hospital who had any con- Nato, Ukraine: ISight Liberian man who died of Ebola is a 21-day incubation period for the “That dog was very important to tact with Duncan was interviewed in Texas is showing no signs of virus that has killed at least 4,400 her. We want to make sure that dog by the CDC and local health BOSTON: Russian hackers of iSight’s cyber espionage prac- illness, while the dog of a nurse people, predominantly in West is healthy as can be at this point and authorities and assessed for risk. exploited a bug in Microsoft tice. The firm plans to release who contracted the deadly virus Africa. being taken care of at this point,” He would not say how many Windows and other software to a 16-page report on Sandworm is healthy and being cared for, Federal health officials are Rawlings said. He said Pham was hospital workers were on that spy on computers used by Nato, Team to its clients yesterday. Dallas’s mayor said yesterday. working around the clock at sent a video of her pet, “so hopefully list. Those who had real contact the European Union, Ukraine While technical indicators do Thomas Eric Duncan’s girl- Texas Health Presbyterian that buoys her up a bit.” with Duncan were being actively and companies in the energy not indicate whether the hackers friend, her 13-year-old son and Hospital, Rawlings said, as the Officials have said they do not monitored by the CDC, he said. and telecommunications sec- have ties to the Russian govern- two nephews in their 20s had US Centers for Disease Control know how the virus infected Ebola, which can cause fever, tors, according to cyber intelli- ment, Hultquist said he believed been living with Duncan before and Prevention tries to determine Pham, who was wearing protec- vomiting and diarrhea, spreads gence firm iSight Partners. they were supported by a nation he was admitted to a Dallas hos- how 26-year-old nurse Nina Pham tive gear while caring for Duncan. through contact with bodily fluids ISight said it did not know state because they were engaging pital on September 28. “So far no became infected while caring She is the first person known to such as blood or saliva. what data had been found by in espionage, not cyber crime. signs of the virus in any of them,” for Duncan in an isolation ward have contracted Ebola in the The infection of the Dallas the hackers, though it suspected For example, in December Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings said where he was treated for 11 days. United States. nurse is the second known to have they were seeking information 2013, Nato was targeted with a on CNN. “We check them twice Pham’s dog, Bentley, a 1-year- Dr Brett Giroir, who was occurred outside West Africa on the Ukraine crisis, as well as malicious document on European a day, and everybody’s healthy.” old King Charles Spaniel, was appointed by Texas Governor Rick since the outbreak that began in diplomatic, energy and telecom diplomacy. Several regional gov- Rawlings said none of the other taken from her apartment on Perry to lead a task force on infec- March. issues, based on the targets and ernments in the Ukraine and an people being monitored after Monday night and is being cared tious disease preparedness, said REUTERS the contents of phishing emails academic working on Russian used to infect computers with issues in the United States were tainted files. sent tainted emails that claimed The five-year cyber espionage to contain a list of pro-Russian Autumn spectacle campaign is still going on, accord- extremist activities, according to ing to iSight, which dubbed the iSight. Woman stabs operation “Sandworm Team” The firm said its researchers because it found references to uncovered evidence that some teen to death the “Dune” science fiction series Ukrainian government computer in the software code used by the systems were infected, but they at Czech school hackers. were unable to remotely confirm The operation used a variety of specific victims among those sys- PRAGUE: A woman stabbed a ways to attack the targets over tems that had been targeted. student to death and wounded the years, iSight said, adding that Still, researchers believe a large two girls and a police negotia- the hackers began only in August percentage of those targeted sys- tor in a rampage at a secondary to exploit a vulnerability found in tems were infected because the school in the Czech Republic most versions of Windows. malicious software used was very yesterday, according to police. ISight said it told Microsoft sophisticated, using a previously “A 16-year-old boy died from Corp about the bug and held off unknown attack method that his injuries despite all efforts on disclosing the problem so the enabled it to get past virtually all by emergency services,” police software maker had time to fix it. known security protections, said spokeswoman Jana Kroutilova A Microsoft spokesman said Drew Robinson, a senior technical said. “The police detained a the company plans to roll out an analyst with iSight Partners. 26-year-old woman from the automatic update to affected ver- ISight said it had alerted some (eastern) Ostrava region,” she sions of Windows yesterday. victims of Sandworm Team, but said after the attack in the town There was no immediate com- declined to elaborate. of Zdar nad Sazavou, about 120km ment from the Russian govern- The iSight research is the lat- southeast of Prague. ment, NATO, the EU or the est in a series of private sector The motive was not immedi- Ukraine government. security reports that link Moscow ately clear, police said. According Researchers with Dallas-based to some of the most sophisticated to Czech media, the woman had iSight said they believed the hack- cyber espionage uncovered to attacked a girl at the school, then ers are Russian because of lan- date. killed the boy who came to help her. guage clues in the software code Russia’s Kaspersky Lab in She let doctors treat the injured and because of their choice of August released details on a girl while taking another as a hos- targets. campaign that attacked two spy tage, and before being immobilised Visitors view the autumn foliage of acer trees in the Old Arboretum at Westonbirt in south west England “Your targets almost certainly agencies and hundreds of govern- with an electric taser, she injured yesterday. The Japanese maples are some of the first species to turn red and orange at this famous tree have to do with your interests. We ment and military targets across the hostage and a police negotiator. collection, originally planted out in the nineteenth century Victorian heyday of plant hunting. see strong ties to Russian origins Europe and the Middle East. AFP here,” said John Hultquist, head REUTERS WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2014 ASIA / PHILIPPINES www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 13

The USS Peleliu (left) and the USS Germantown are ‘locked down’ at the port of Subic Bay, as protesters (right) stage a rally at the US Embassy in Manila against the continued stay of US troops in the Philippines yesterday. US Marine named suspect in Subic killing Nationalist groups insist the Philippines should uphold its sovereignty and take custody of suspect BY BEVERLY ESCOLANGO Joseph Scott Pemberton, comes cheap lodging house coming from said she did not understand why house just across the street. “hate crime with haste and due from the US Marine Corps, 2nd Ambyanz Disco Bar after a brief the name of the suspect was being When asked if the police expect diligence.” OLONGAPO CITY: The Battalion, 9th Marines, who conversation. withheld. to get custody of the suspect, A militant organization, Philippine National Police and arrived in Subic Bay aboard Laude’s sister, Marilou, said “We only know that they Domingo said “he will exert all Bagong Alyansang Makabayan local authorities have released the USS Peleliu, according to that Gelviro earlier narrated already have the identity of the effort to apply the law against the (New Patriotic Alliance), that the identity of the suspect in the Olongapo City Mayor Rolen C to her that while at the lodging suspect, because they (the police) suspects. “ opposes the Enhanced Defence killing of Jeffrey Laude, a trans- Paulino. house, Laude asked Gelviro to said that suspects are already News reports, however, quoted Cooperation Agreement gender who was found dead last USS Peleliu and three other US leave the couple alone at Room being held, but why are they not Armed Forces of the Philippines (EDCA), an agreement Saturday night at Celzone lodge warships are in Subic for a 10-day 1 of the lodging house “before releasing the name (of the sus- Chief Gregorio Catapang as say- between the United States in Olongapo City, Philippines. joint military exercise with the Pamberton learned that they pect)? They told us that suspects ing that the United States will and the Philippines, insists the Olongapo City Police Station 3 Philippine military. were transgenders.” were being held, but under whose keep the custody of Pemberton. Philippines should take custody Commander, Chief Inspector Gil With the identification of the Another witness, Elias custody?,” she asked. “Under the Visiting Forces of the suspect. It also accused Arizo Domingo said the suspect suspect, Domingo said charges Galamos, a cashier at the Celzone However, Marilou said her fam- Agreement, the custody of the Philippine government of was identified by a vital witness, of murder are being readied by Lodge, later saw Pemberton leave ily was thankful that the police the Pemberton stays with the protecting the American inter- Mark Clarence Gelviro (also the police against Pemberton. the room casually walking down- had gotten hold of a CCTV foot- Americans,” Catapang was quoted ests and not its sovereignty. known as Barbie) through a photo Domingo also disclosed that the stairs. Laude’s lifeless body was age from Ambyanz Disco Bar, in the papers, which drew angry Bayan Secretary General line-up of six US Marine person- cause of death was asphyxia by found about 30 minutes later from which, she said witness reaction from militant groups. Renato Reyes said “our govern- nel presented by the US Naval drowning in the toilet bowl. inside the comfort room, his head Gelvirio was able to pinpoint to the Akbayan Partylist Chairperson ment is fully committed to ensure Criminal Investigative Service Paulino said Gelviro was with submerged in the toilet bowl. authorities who among the four Riza Hontiveros condemns the that the rights of our citizens are (NCIS). Pemberton and victim Laude Before the police released the US Marines at the bar went out brutal murder of Laude and urged properly protected,” he added. The suspect, Private First Class when the two checked in at a identity of the suspect, Marilou with Laude to check in at a lodging the government to investigate the THE PENINSULA

Sri Lanka HK police use sledgehammers, chainsaw to clear protest barriers faces EU fish HONG KONG: Hundreds of a halt and chanting for universal “We will rebuild them after anti-protest groups and pro- than two weeks of protests. “The Hong Kong police used sledge- suffrage. Riot police tried to push the police remove them,” said democracy activists after police police took a road from us today hammers and chainsaws yes- them back with pepper spray and protester Bruce Sze. “We won’t removed blockades, there was and cleared away tents, so we’re export ban terday to tear down barricades batons, according to a local news confront the police physically.” no immediate confrontation as taking this road,” said Kelvin Chor, BRUSSELS: The European erected by pro-democracy pro- channel, but later retreated. Police with chainsaws cut a result of yesterday’s operation. one of the protesters. Union moved yesterday to ban testers near government offices Traffic flowed freely along through bamboo defences and In the evening, however, hun- After the police retreated, Sri Lanka from selling its sea- and the financial centre, reo- Queensway Road after the pro- others wielded sledgehammers to dreds of people made a surprise scores of demonstrators, some food to the massive EU market pening a major road for the first testers’ obstructions were cleared smash concrete blocks outside the move to occupy the tunnel on Lung wearing protective face masks in a bid to stop illegal fishing by time in two weeks. early in the day, although other Bank of China’s Hong Kong head- Wo Road, an important east-west and goggles, swiftly formed sev- the second biggest exporter to But late in the evening demon- major protest sites remained quarters and next to the office of artery near the offices of the Hong eral lines of makeshift barricades, the bloc. strators retaliated by swarming intact in the Admiralty and Mong Asia’s richest man, Li Ka-shing. Kong government and legislature setting the stage for another pos- The European Commission, the into a tunnel on a major four-lane Kok districts and pro-democracy Unlike on Monday, when that had been intentionally left sible flashpoint. EU’s executive arm, meanwhile thoroughfare, bringing traffic to demonstrators were defiant. clashes erupted between open to traffic for most of more REUTERS proposed to scrap a ban on fish from Belize and lifted a threat to bar seafood from Panama, Fiji, Uprising remembrance Togo and Vanuatu. “The other side of the coin today is Sri Lanka,” Maria Damanaki, Thai police nab two commissioner for maritime affairs and fisheries, told reporters. “We tried to work with them, but they were not cooperative. I for human trafficking can say the contrary happened,” Damanaki said. “Sri Lanka is now authorising BANGKOK: Thai authorities positive step, the discovery of huge vessels to fish in the Indian have arrested two men charged these groups shows that traf- Ocean without marine GPS. That with human trafficking, police ficking routes in Thailand are means that control is impossible,” said yesterday, following the still very active,” Sunai Phasuk, she said. discovery of 134 suspected vic- Thailand senior researcher at After conducting a four-year tims in southern Thailand at Human Rights Watch, said. investigation and issuing a warn- a time when the military gov- “Regardless of the promises of ing in 2012, the commission said ernment is under international the junta, nothing seems to have Sri Lanka had failed to make pressure to tackle the crime. been done in concrete terms to “credible progress” toward fight- The two Thais were charged stop trafficking gangs.” ing illegal fishing, including creat- in relation to a group of 53 men The discovery is in keeping with ing a scheme to punish high-seas found on Saturday at a rubber what a leading advocacy group violators. plantation — 38 from Bangladesh says is an alarming rise in “forced The ban on Sri Lankan prod- and 15 Rohingya, a mostly state- departures” from Bangladesh. ucts will take effect in mid-Jan- less Muslim minority from west- The 134 people have been found uary, so as not to interfere with Buddhist monks yesterday walk past pictures depicting the uprising during a commemoration of a mass upris- ern Myanmar. since Saturday in Phang Nga, said current contracts, the commis- “The two men have been Churin Kwanthong, head of the ing against military rule 41 years ago where scores of people were killed as thousands of students and workers sion said. charged with trafficking and Phang Nga office of the Ministry took to the streets in Bangkok on October 14, 1973 in a political revolution that toppled a military dictatorship. The EU last year imported bringing foreign labour into the and Social Development and 7,400 tonnes of products such as country illegally,” a senior police Human Security. The province is fresh and chilled swordfish, tuna official, who declined to be identi- popular with tourists, and tuna-like species from Sri fied, said. He said police were still The 53-strong group was Lanka worth about ¤74m ($94m). Korean leader reappears with cane looking for the gang leaders. found at a rubber plantation in The commission said EU mem- If found guilty, the men face up the province. He said authorities ber states will over the next few to 10 years’ jail. were interviewing the remain- months also impose bans on SEOUL: North Korean leader party newspaper Rodong Sinmun footage, making it impossible to Thailand was downgraded ing 79, who were discovered on a fishing in Sri Lankan waters by Kim Jong-Un has finally resur- was mostly taken up with a large judge just how mobile Kim was. in June to the lowest “Tier remote island on Monday. EU-flagged vessels as well as on faced with the help of a walking close-up portrait of a smiling “Looking over the exterior of 3” category in the US State “We have to wait for further joint fishing operations. stick after a prolonged, unex- Kim, photographed from the the apartment houses and public Department’s 2014 Trafficking in information on this group to see if Damanaki said Sri Lanka was plained absence that fuelled waist upwards. buildings, decorated with diverse Persons Report for not fully com- they were tricked in to coming or the second largest exporter to the rampant speculation about his The daily carried smaller, full- coloured tiles, (Kim) expressed plying with the minimum stand- whether they came of their own EU, which is the world’s most val- health and rumours of a coup in length photos showing Kim lean- great satisfaction, saying they ards for eliminating trafficking. volition,” said Churin. uable fish market. the nuclear-armed state. ing on a black walking stick in looked very beautiful,” the official Prime Minister Prayuth Chan- “If they were tricked then we Belize saw its products banned State media yesterday reported his left hand as he toured the KCNA news agency said. Ocha has vowed to “prevent and would also consider them victims by the EU in March for illegal, that Kim, who had not been seen residential complex built for sci- KCNA did not specify the date suppress human trafficking.” of human trafficking.” unreported and unregulated in public for nearly six weeks, entists working on North Korea’s of the visit, A human rights group said the A report last year described fishing, along with those from made an inspection tour of a satellite programme. It also made no mention of latest discovery showed little how thousands of Rohingya were Cambodia and Guinea, which newly-built housing complex in The visit was also reported Kim’s absence from the public progress had been made. held and sometimes tortured by remain on the EU blacklist. Pyongyang and a science institute. by state TV, but using the same eye and offered no insight into “Although the arrest of alleged traffickers at jungle camps in AFP The front page of the ruling pictures and without any video his physical wellbeing. AFP traffickers can be viewed as a southern Thailand. REUTERS WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2014 14 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com PAKISTAN / AFGHANISTAN UN cuts food rations for 1 million Afghans World Food Programme faces big gap in aid money

KABUL: Funding shortfalls and the Western-backed Afghan combating the Ebola virus and have forced the World Food government. helping refugees from the wars Programme (WFP) to cut “Food is something that eve- in Syria and Iraq. rations for up to 1 million people rybody needs every single day, Most international troops will in Afghanistan, an official said, so it is serious,” Jibidar said late leave Afghanistan at the end of an early sign that aid money on Monday. The agency has only this year, winding up the combat may dwindle as the interna- about six weeks left in which to phase of the mission that began tional combat mission winds deposit advance stores of food with ousting the Taliban over the down. meant to supply mountainous shelter they gave the Al Qaeda The UN food assistance agency, areas of Afghanistan that usually planners of the September 11 which runs on donations from get cut off during its harsh winter. attacks in the United States. member countries, faces a gap of Afghanistan has been the Aid workers say a drastic slide about $30m for its programme recipient of tens of billions of dol- in aid money could reverse many in Afghanistan, country direc- lars in aid since 2001, when the of the social gains of the last 13 tor Claude Jibidar said in an Taliban’s harsh government based years. interview. on a strict interpretation of Islam “It is important, at this criti- “We have had to cut down was toppled by a US-led invasion. cal period, that Afghanistan is not the rations of the people we are The country remains in great forgotten,” Jibidar said. assisting, just so that we can buy need. The WFP helps feed a total The World Food Programme is some time, so we don’t stop alto- of 3.7 million Afghans, or about 10 the food assistance branch of the An internally displaced Afghan family having lunch inside their shelter at a refugee camp in Kabul yesterday. gether,” Jibidar said. percent of the population. United Nations and the world’s He said the cuts, to 1,500 calo- With most foreign combat largest humanitarian organisa- ries a day from 2,100, would affect troops due to withdraw at the end tion addressing hunger and pro- From its headquarters in enough food for themselves and The WFP was first established up to 1 million people, many of of this year, many humanitarian moting food security. Rome and more than 80 coun- their families. in 1961 after the 1960 Food and whom have had to flee their homes groups fear aid flows will dry up On average, the WFP provides try offices around the world, the It is a member of the United Agricultural Organisation (FAO) because of the escalating war as donors become fatigued and food to 90 million people per year, WFP works to help people who Nations Development Group and Conference. between the Taliban insurgency focus on other crises, including of whom 58 million are children. are unable to produce or obtain part of its Executive Committee. REUTERS

Pakistan’s total debt Imran calls for Pakistan, India talk on hotline protest outside ISLAMABAD: Senior “Pakistan army’s director of Fighting between Indian forces Pakistani and Indian military military operations conveyed and rebels seeking independence surges to over Rs16tr officials spoke yesterday by hot- concern to Indian counterpart or a merger of the territory with Sharif’s UK flat line after days of intense cross- and pointed towards India’s Pakistan has killed tens of thou- KARACHI: Pakistan govern- primarily because of huge surge LONDON: Pakistan Tehrik border firing in the disputed consistent unprovoked firing on sands -- mostly civilians -- since ment’s total debt surged by in short-term liabilities. Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan region of Kashmir heightened civil population living along the 1989. 1.6 percent to Rs16.057tr as of According to the SBP, the has asked his party workers in tensions. Line of Control and the working There had been hopes of an early August 31, 2014 since borrow- short-term liabilities increased the UK to hold protests outside At least 20 civilians have been boundary.” resumption in peace talks between ing from domestic resources to to Rs80.5bn by August 31, 2014 Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s killed and thousands of people on Clashes occur regularly along the two countries, when India’s reduce fiscal deficit continued, against Rs17.6bn a year earlier. flat here near Park Lane, but both sides of the de facto border in the disputed border in Kashmir, new Prime Minister Narendra according to latest data from Central government’s exter- the elected body of PTI has Kashmir have fled their homes in known as the Line of Control, as Modi invited his Pakistani coun- the State Bank of Pakistan nal debt excludes IMF loans stayed away from protests. what residents have described as well as along the frontier dividing terpart Nawaz Sharif to attend his (SBP). The government’s total to the central bank for bal- The clear split in the party some of the worst shelling in years. Indian Kashmir from Pakistan’s swearing-in in June. debt was Rs14.453tr on August ance of payment support, for- came into open over the demon- The surge in violence between Punjab province. But India called off talks last 31, 2013. eign exchange liabilities, and stration held outside Sharif fam- the nuclear-armed neighbours, The latest shelling began over month after Pakistan consulted The government raised as much includes IMF loan for budget- ily’s apartment on Sunday which who have fought two wars over a week ago, and while its inten- with Indian Kashmiri separatists, as Rs2.019tr through Pakistan ary support. was led by Sahibzada Jehangir, the Himalayan territory, has coin- sity has lessened since Friday in a move some saw as a sign of a Investment Bonds (PIBs) in 12 Analysts said that higher bor- PTI leader’s friend and adviser. cided with the joint award of the Pakistani officials say firing has tougher stance under India’s new months, which took the federal rowing from domestic bank- In an email sent to a senior Nobel Peace Prize to a Pakistani continued. right-wing government. government’s overall borrowing ing system reflected that fiscal PTI activist on October 9, 2014, and an Indian. Islamabad said Friday that Pakistan’s Nobel peace laureate through bonds to Rs3.302tr by measures taken by the Pakistan Imran Khan advised, when asked, Pakistan’s military said yes- both countries shared a duty to Malala Yousafzai last week invited August 31, 2014. Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) if protests against Sharif’s family terday it had voiced concern at defuse the situation, while India’s the Indian and Pakistani leaders The domestic debt surged by government were not fruitful and home should be held: “You should continued Indian firing across the foreign ministry maintained that to accompany her and fellow win- 1.36 percent to Rs11.062tr during the government was dependent do the demo as his Mayfair flats disputed frontier in Kashmir and ‘de-escalation is now entirely in ner Kailash Satyarthi, an Indian the period under review solely on banks to meet its financial have been bought by Pakistani in Punjab province. Pakistan’s hands’. child rights activist, to the award because of liquidity mopping obligations. taxpayers’ money.” “A routine weekly hotline Kashmir has been a festering ceremony. through PIBs. The stocks of domestic debt On the same date, Dr Humayun contact was established today sore in India-Pakistan relations But just hours later there was a However, government’s short- and liabilities have reached new Mohmand, a senior PTI leader between directors of military ever since independence from fresh exchange of fire in Kashmir, term floating debt was reduced highs mainly due to higher fiscal who looks after international operations of Pakistan and Indian Britain in 1947, with each coun- and the offices of the two lead- by 14.15 percent to Rs4.62tr in the deficit, shortfall in tax revenue affairs of the party, advised UK armies,” a senior military official try controlling part of the scenic ers both declined this week to 12 months. collection, and subsidies to power chapters in an email that it was said in Islamabad on condition of mountain territory but claiming say whether they would accept The external debt surged sector. PTI’s party policy to stage dem- anonymity. all of it. Malala’s overture. AFP by 5.11 percent to Rs4.994tr INTERNEWS onstrations against the Sharif family. Police forming Taliban attack kills anti-riot unit ISLAMABAD: Following the ongoing protests by Pakistan Tehrik Insaf of Imran Khan 6 Afghan policemen and Pakistan Awami Tehreek of Tahirul Qadri, the Islamabad KABUL: Taliban militants The Taliban also claimed police have decided to raise a killed six Afghan police officers responsibility for that attack, say- properly trained and equipped yesterday, officials said, the lat- ing they targeted an intelligence Anti-Riot Unit (ARU). est in a series of attacks on local agency car. Officials in the police and the security forces highlighting Interior Minister Omar interior ministry said yesterday the challenge they face as Nato Daudzai yesterday said a gather- that the law enforcement agencies combat troops depart. ing of security commanders that had been asked to set up the ARU The attack on a police post in a lack of proper weapons was on the pattern of those in place in Logar province south of Kabul hampering the police and caus- European countries and the US. came just a day after militants ing heavy casualties. The ministry has approved the ambushed a convoy in the north “Police do not have proper hiring of 2,000 personnel for the and killed 22 policemen. arms. The enemies attack police ARU, officials said, adding that Foreign combat troops are posts with heavy guns while police the police were asked to com- pulling out of Afghanistan by defend with AK-47s,” he said. plete the paper work, including the end of the year, leaving local There have been persistent the recruitment process, acqui- soldiers and police to battle the concerns about whether Afghan sition of equipment and vehicles persistent Taliban insurgency on forces will have the wherewithal for the unit. their own. to subdue the Taliban without the “A group of Taliban attacked a backing of US-led Nato forces. local police post in Baraki Barak Afghan casualties have rock- 5.5 magnitude district early in the morning and eted over the past two years as killed six police,” district chief Nato has handed over most com- quake jolts KP Mohammad Rahim Amin said. bat duties to the nation's police “They fought till the last bullet, and army. ISLAMABAD: An earth- but they were finally overpowered The US military estimated this quake measuring 5.5 on the by Taliban.” month that 7,000-9,000 Afghan Richter scale jolted parts of Din Mohammad Darwish, the police or troops had been killed Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa early provincial governor’s spokesman, or wounded so far this year. yesterday morning, according confirmed the attack and said the The new President Ashraf to Radio Pakistan. incident was under investigation. Ghani has signed a long-delayed Afghan security personnel investigate the scene following an explosion from a magnetic bomb attached to a Tremors were felt in Lower The Taliban, who have waged agreement allowing about 13,000 civilian car in Kabul yesterday. The blast killed two civilians and injured three. Director Kohistan, Mansehra and a bloody fight against Nato and foreign troops to stay on into Battagram districts. Afghan forces over the past 13 2015. But the follow-up mission, Islamist nationalist and pro- studying Islam in Afghan and factions fighting a civil war that According to National Seismic years, claimed responsibility for which will take over on January Pashtun movement founded in Pakistani madrasas, or religious ensued after the Soviet-backed Centre in Islamabad, the epicen- the attack via a known Twitter 1 -- 9,800 US troops and about the early 1990s that ruled most schools. Afghan government fell in 1992. tre of the quake was 175 kilometre account. 3,000 soldiers from Germany, of Afghanistan from 1996 until The Taliban found a foothold By September 1996, the Taliban deep in Koh Hindokash region. Also yesterday a ‘sticky bomb’ Italy and other Nato members October 2001. and consolidated their strength had captured Kabul, killed the Earlier, 5.3 magnitude jolts attached to a car killed two civil- -- will focus mainly on training The movement’s founding in southern Afghanistan. country’s president, and estab- were also felt during midnight ians in Kabul, the interior min- local forces and counter-terror- nucleus—the word ‘Taliban’ is By 1994, the Taliban had lished the Islamic Emirate of last night with epicentre of istry said in a statement. Three ism operations. Pashto for ‘students’—was com- quickly captured province after Afghanistan. Afghanistan-Tajikistan border civilians were wounded. The Taliban is a Sunni posed of peasant farmers and men province from various armed AFP region. AGENCIES WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2014 INDIA www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 15 Child falls into borewell Modi pledges Rs10bn for cyclone-hit Andhra Plan to make Visakhapatnam a ‘smart city’ VISAKHAPATNAM: Prime Minister Narendra Modi yes- terday announced Rs10bn as interim relief for cyclone-hit Andhra Pradesh and promised all assistance after a detailed survey of the losses. The death toll in the cyclone reached 22 yesterday. He made the announcement after visiting parts of the worst- affected port city and a review meeting with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and senior officials. Modi, who made an aerial sur- vey of the affected areas of both north coastal Andhra and Odisha, National Disaster Rescue Force (NDRF) personnel search for a four-year-old child who fell into a borewell in said it was a major disaster and the Manchal village of Ranga Reddy district, some 50km from Hyderabad yesterday. Girija was playing in a assured the Andhra government cotton field on Sunday and is thought to have fallen some 45 feet. of all help in this hour of crisis. He told reporters that the fed- eral government will send a team for a detailed survey of the losses. He declared Rs200,000 from Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for Vehicles move on a flooded road next to trees knocked down over railway On poll eve, Shiv Sena blasts BJP families of each of those killed and tracks after Cyclone Hudhud in Visakhapatnam yesterday. Rs50,000 to every injured. MUMBAI: A day ahead of the mislead the Gujarati population in of Goa? After elections, he threw The prime minister, who went the centre and state work shoul- companies to send officials to Maharashtra elections, the Shiv Maharashtra. However, the loyalty (the promise) into the dustbin?” around the damaged airport and der to shoulder and in the right Visakhapatnam and sympatheti- Sena yesterday threatened to of Gujaratis of Maharashtra was The edit pointed out how former some other places, said the cri- direction, they can overcome cally process the claims at the expose the “fraud” committed with the ideal of its late patriarch Karnataka chief minister B S sis hit Andhra Pradesh at a time challenges however big they may earliest. Naidu earlier sought by its one-time ally BJP. Bal Thackeray and they would not Yeddyurappa, the man who com- when he was planning to develop be,” he said. Rs20bn as interim assistance and “They (BJP) want to know who desert the Shiv Sena, it said. mitted atrocities on Marathis and Visakhapatnam into a smart city. The prime minister lauded peo- also wanted Modi to declare it a is our real enemy? The Congress “The BJP made it a mission to insulted the sacrifices of 105 mar- “Fifteen days ago I was excited ple of Visakhapatnam for their national calamity. and the Nationalist Congress defeat the Shiv Sena. The country’s tyrs killed in January 1960 dur- over my dream to make it a smart courage. Modi said water, elec- Earlier, Modi was received Party are like dead snakes and prime minister, his cabinet min- ing the Samyukta Maharashtra city. Suddenly this crisis has come. tricity and communication will at the airport by Governor pose no threat to us,” it said in a isters, MPs and others descended Movement in that state, was I am confident we will overcome be restored within a few hours. E S L Narasimhan, Chief scathing edit in the party mouth- with their ‘army’ here. We installed also roped in for the campaign. this crisis,” he said. Modi said federal govern- Minister Naidu, central ministers piece “Saamana”. them at the centre to defeat “Everybody in the BJP is playing He praised the weather depart- ment establishments like Coast M Venkaiah Naidu and P Ashok “It is our one-time friend’s Pakistan, but now they are bent on their own vote bank politics.” ment for using latest technology Guard, navy, railways, airlines and Gajapati Raju and senior officials. ‘fraud’ we shall expose before uprooting the party (Sena) which Attacking Vinod Tawde, to issue advance warning and in national highways suffered huge A severe cyclonic storm which the people of Maharashtra. It is adopted a strong stand against leader of the opposition in the making correct predictions with losses. He said separate surveys hit the coast Sunday claimed 21 our duty,” it said, referring to the (Pakistan),” the edit said, calling Maharashtra legislative council regard to velocity, direction and will be ubdertaken in this regard lives in Andhra and caused wide- Bharatiya Janata Party. the BJP action regretful. and among the BJP chief minister timing of the cyclone. and the federal government will spread damage to electricity, com- In a clear reference to Prime It blasted Goa Chief Minister hopefuls, the Sena accused him of Modi said for five days both the render all assistance. munication networks, roads and Minister Narendra Modi and Manohar Parikkar for giving coveting power for which he dis- federal and Andhra governments Modi said farmers also suf- crops. other BJP leaders, the Sena homilies on Marathi pride. “What carded the 25-year-old alliance worked in perfect coordination fered huge losses as their crops Visakhapatnam, the biggest said the Gujaratis of Gujarat about his pre-election promise of between the BJP and the Sena. which helped to minimise the loss were destroyed. Noting losses to city in the state, bore the brunt descended on the state and tried to making Marathi a state language IANS of lives. “This proves that when public property, he told insurance of the disaster. IANS Five guilty of executive’s Haryana votes today to elect gangrape in Delhi 90 legislators NEW DELHI: Four years after judge said. “The scrutiny of the five men abducted a 30-year-old evidence ... inevitably demon- CHANDIGARH: With multi- call centre executive from south strates that the prosecution has cornered contests on most Delhi and gangraped her, a succeeded in proving the charges,” seats, Haryana goes to polls Delhi court yesterday convicted the judge said. The court held that today with over 16.3 million them on the basis of DNA tests. the identity of the accused and voters eligible to exercise their Convicting them in the 2010 of the vehicle used in the crime franchise to elect 90 assembly case, Additional Sessions Judge was not in doubt. The five con- members from the 1,351 candi- Virender Bhat said: “...the DNA victs were present in the court dates in the fray. report clearly demonstrates that when the ruling came. The father Voting will be held at 16,357 the victim had been raped by of convict Shahid said his son has centres between 7am and 6 p.m. these five accused.” been falsely implicated. “A total of 16,305,217 voters Shamshad, Usman, Shahid alias “My son is innocent... I will would cast their vote to decide Chota Billi, Iqbal alias Bada Billi challenge the verdict in the high the fate of 1,351 candidates. These and Kamruddin were convicted court,” the devastated man told voters include 8,737,116 males, on various charges dealing with IANS. 7,479,439 females, 88,662 service abduction and gangrape. The According to police, the five voters and 12 NRI voters. Out punishment will be announced men abducted the woman, who of the total candidates, 116 are Friday. hailed from the northeast, at females,” state’s chief electoral The convicts’ families were dis- 12.40am on Novemebr 24, 2010 officer Shrikant Walgad said appointed over the judgment and while she was walking home with yesterday. vowed to challenge it in the high a friend after her shift had ended. Out of 90 assembly constitu- court. The packed courtroom was The abductors took her to encies, 73 are general and 17 full of the convicts’ relatives. Mangolpuri, raped her and reserved seats. The court also relied on witness dumped her on a deserted road 2,700 polling booths have been testimony. there. The five were arrested declared sensitive. “The deposition of witnesses from Mewat in Haryana. After There would be about 70,000 is in sync with each other and the incident, Delhi Police ordered polling officials and over 50,000 corroborates one another’s ver- all BPO companies in Delhi and security personnel, including 80 sion. There remains no doubt the National Capital Region to companies of the Central Reserve that the victim was abducted in drop women employees home Police Force (CRPF), stationed a pick-up vehicle by five persons while providing them security across Haryana for the election, and subjected to gangrape,” the after 8pm. IANS Walgad said. IANS

Aishwarya opens 16th Mumbai Film Festival

MUMBAI: Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan yesterday declared the 16th Mumbai Film Festival open, calling it a “honour” to be given the privilege. “Kudos to the team and everybody who has made this happen. I knew what was going on and what it took to keep the flag going. I am experiencing the conviction, belief, faith they had to keep this festival going. I take such pride and such an honour to be standing here today and declaring 16th Mumbai Film festival open,” Aishwarya told reporters after the opening ceremony. Aishwarya, Helen and Catherine Deneuve were the guests of honour at the opening ceremony. Helen and Catherine were conferred lifetime French actress Catherine Deneuve (left) and Indian actress achievement awards. Aishwarya Rai with Deneuve’s Lifetime Achievement The 16th MAMI film festival will continue till award at the opening ceremony of the 16th Mumbai Film October 21. IANS Festival in Mumbai yesterday. WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2014 16 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MORNING BREAK

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HI/LO WEATHER HI/LO WEATHER FROM LEFT: German actors Bettina Moench as Princess Fiona, Andreas Lichtenberger as Shrek and Andreas Wolfram as Donkey pose during a photocall for the musical ‘Shrek’ at the Capitol Theatre in Duesseldorf, Germany, yesterday. The musical premieres on October 19 to specially MUSCAT 36/25 Clear 36/27 Clear invited guests and opens to the public a few days later. MAKKAH 38/26 Clear 37/25 Clear KUWAIT 39/24 Clear 39/24 Chance of storm BAHRAIN 37/27 Clear 37/26 Clear SANAA 24/11 Clear 25/10 Partly cloudy RIYADH 36/25 Clear 36/25 Clear DUBAI 37/28 Clear 37/28 Clear Facebook teeming with lonely hearts: Study BAGHDAD 33/19 Chance of rain 33/18 Clear

THE WORLD TODAY TOMORROW NEW YORK: The feeling of loneliness is face-to-face settings,” explained Hayeon Song, Mellon University,” stressed Song. “To the bringing more people in search of friends to assistant professor of communication at the question of whether or not the Internet HI/LO WEATHER HI/LO WEATHER Facebook, in stark contrast to the view that University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee in the US. increases psychological dysfunctions such as the social networking site makes people feel To reach the conclusion, the team analysed loneliness, the Internet study suggested that ATHENS 20/10 Chance of showers 21/09 Partly cloudy isolated, revealed a research. a collection of studies to find that a connection Internet use has detrimental effects. Our WASHINGTON 23/15 Chance of storm 20/14 Showers According to researchers, Facebook does between Facebook and loneliness exists. They study supports this in that Internet use is SYDNEY 21/13 Partly cloudy 19/14 Chance of rain not cause loneliness and people use the social found that the lonelier someone is, the longer associated with loneliness,” Song maintained. LONDON 16/11 Chance of rain 18/12 Partly cloudy network in an effort to feel more connected. he or she spends time on Facebook. “However, we found the previously suggested PARIS 18/14 Chance of rain 19/14 Chance of showers “Compared to non-lonely people, lonely peo- “The interesting point of this study is causal direction to be erroneous: Lonely people ISTANBUL 19/16 Partly cloudy 21/17 Partly cloudy ple spend more time on Facebook. Lonely indi- that it both supports and corrects the origi- spend more time on the Internet rather than MANILA 32/24 Mostly cloudy 29/24 Cloudy viduals who are shy or have low social support nal Internet study, which is one of the most Internet use making people lonely,” the reae- DHAKA 31/25 Chance of storm 31/24 Chance of storm may turn to Facebook to compensate for their influential studies in Internet research and archers concluded. The paper appeared in the DELHI 30/20 Clear 30/20 Clear lack of social skills and/or social networks in was produced by researchers at the Carnegie journal Computers in Human Behaviour. IANS ISLAMABAD 27/17 Clear 27/16 Clear

Crowned cranes Living near major Rotten teeth mar athletes’ roads bad for women’s heart dreams, warn specialists NEW YORK: Living close to a major road may increase the risk PARIS: Top athletes are often performance in the past. dehydration during heavy exer- of women dying from sudden car- dogged by decaying teeth and “Oral health could be an easy cise can increase the risk of oral diac arrest, a research showed. gum disease, a performance- win for athletes, as the oral con- ill-health. Fast energy replenish- While researchers previously sapping problem in which ditions that can affect perform- ment often means athletes use high- found a modest increase in coro- sports drinks, high-carb diets ance are all easily preventable,” carbohydrate diets or guzzle sugary, nary heart disease risk among and training regimes may play a said Ian Needleman, a professor acidic energy drinks, which without people who live near major road- part, specialists said on Monday. at University College London, who cleaning can boost the risk of tooth ways, the new study may be the Experts from Britain and co-led the new study. decay and damaged enamel. first to examine the impact of North America reviewed 39 pub- Dental problems cause pain “We do not want to demonise roadway proximity to the risk of lished studies into the oral health and inflammation, affect sleeping energy drinks and are not saying sudden cardiac death. of elite or professional sportsmen and eating, and can hit sporting that athletes shouldn’t use them,” Roadway proximity could be a and women. confidence too, he said. Needleman said. marker for exposure to air pol- Decaying teeth affected 15-75 But, he added, “simple strat- “However, people should be lution, the findings noted. “It is percent of the athletes, moder- egies to prevent oral health aware of the risks to oral health important for health care pro- ate-to-severe gum disease up to problems can offer marginal per- and can take simple measures viders to recognise that envi- 15 percent and enamel erosion formance gains that require little to mitigate these. For example, ronmental exposures may be between 36 and 85 percent. or no additional time or money”. water or hypotonic drinks are under appreciated risk factors The figures add to a survey The study, published in the likely to be more suitable for sim- for diseases such as sudden car- carried out at the 2012 London British Journal of Sports Medicine, ple dehydration, and spit, don’t diac death and fatal coronary Olympics, where 46.5 percent of said athletes faced intense dietary rinse, after tooth brushing. heart disease,” said study lead athletes admitted they had not and training pressures, all of “For sports where athletes need author Jaime Hart from the been to the dentist in the past which took a toll on their teeth. a lot of energy drinks, high fluo- Harvard Medical School Boston, Crowned cranes are seen at the Zoologischer Garten zoo in Berlin year, and 18 percent said den- Saliva helps to protect teeth ride toothpastes and mouth rinses Massachusetts in the US. yesterday. These cranes are native to the Sahel and West Africa. tal problems had affected their from erosion and decay, so should be considered.” AFP “On a population level, living near a major roadway was as important a risk factor as smok- ing, diet or obesity,” Hart added. Pizza Hut sorry for ‘Pink Fat The researchers studied data from 107,130 women (average age No takers for Hitler’s house in Austria 60) who were part of the Nurses’ Lady’ customer tag on receipt Health Study from 1986-2012. In 523 cases of sudden cardiac VIENNA: Austria’s interior for Hitler sympathisers or fascist a stone memorial in front of the SINGAPORE: Pizza Hut Singapore has launched an investi- death, living within 50 metres of ministry is appealing to other and neo-Nazi groups. building reminds passers-by of its gation and apologised to a customer described as a “Pink Fat a major road increased the risk government departments to To prevent this, the rental con- historical significance. Lady” in a handwritten note on her receipt after she ordered of sudden cardiac death by 38 take over the house where Adolf tract stipulates that it must be The memorial was carved out pizza for take away. percent, compared to living at Hitler was born in Braunau, amid used for a social or educational of rock from Mauthausen, the Aili Si yesterday posted on Pizza Hut Singapore’s Facebook page least 500 metres away, the find- a long-running debate over what purpose and not as a museum. Austrian concentration camp a photo of the receipt, saying she felt insulted at the description. ings showed. should become of the building. The owner continues to have a where some 90,000 people were “I don’t think it is nice for your staff to describe me as such on Each 100 metres closer to road- The interior ministry has say in who occupies the building killed between 1938 and 1945, my receipt,” she wrote in a comment accompanying the photo which ways was associated with a six rented the large pale yellow house and recently quashed a proposal many of them from backbreak- showed the receipt for her take out order. percent increased risk for sudden where the future Nazi leader was to install an adult learning centre ing labour in the infamous quarry. The receipt had a handwritten note at the bottom that read “Pink cardiac death. In the 1,159 cases of born since 1972 and variously sub- or another aid organisation on the In 2012, concerns about another Fat Lady”, apparently to identify her as she waited for her order. fatal coronary heart disease, risk let it to a technical institute and premises, for reasons unknown. Hitler-related pilgrimage site “As a customer I definitely hope to be treated with basic respect increased by 24 percent. an aid organisation. Adolf Hitler was born at the prompted the removal of his par- deserved by any others. I hope to receive an apology from the staff The study appeared in the jour- But it has stood empty since address, Vorstadt 15 in Braunau ents’ gravestone in the Austrian and Pizza Hut,” she wrote on Facebook. nal Circulation. IANS 2011 and the ¤4,600 ($5,820) am Inn, near the German border, village of Leonding where he grew “Just feel insulted. What’s wrong being plus size? I’m a customer n monthly rent has become a drain on April 20, 1889 but only lived up. The grave often attracted I pay for my pizza! Not that I’m get it for free!” she added in her post. on the ministry’s finances. there for a few years before he Hitler sympathisers, prompting Pizza Hut later issued a statement apologising “unreservedly” and The ministry is now contacting and his family moved away. an anti-extremist group to cam- confirmed it had launched an investigation into the matter. other Austrian ministries to see In recent years, local authori- paign for the tombstone to be “This incident goes against our corporate values and we do not if they can use the 800-square- ties and historians have discussed taken away. condone behaviour or actions that offend people,” said the statement metre space and is hoping for a whether to turn the building into Despite the removal of the signed by the management and staff. reply “by the end of the year”, an a house of commemoration and gravestone, the remains of Hitler’s One Facebook reader said the staff could just have described her official said yesterday. The fate of reconciliation. But nearly 70 parents Alois, who died in 1903, as “lady in pink” without emphasising her size, while another sug- the house has been a matter of years after Hitler committed sui- and Klara, who passed away four gested she should be given “a lifetime of free pizzas”. debate for years because of fears cide in his Berlin bunker in the years later, were not exhumed. AFP it could be used as a meeting point dying days of World War II, only AFP Wednesday 15 October 2014 21 Dhu’l-Hijja 1435 Volume 19 Number 6219 Price: QR2

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DOHA: A good number of a sector that contributes nearly Authority (QFMA)-licensed LP obtains an incentive from the give better opportunities to inves- companies will get listed on 80 percent to the national econ- institution to provide sell and company or issuer for supporting tors, more liquidity in the share Qatar bourse in the coming omy. The bourse will soon host an buy orders on a continuous basis liquidity in their book,” Muffadal attracts new investments which months. Several companies awareness conference to convince with minimum bid-ask spread. Kagalwala, an expert at QE said in turn raises its relative price. It have expressed their interests the family-run companies about Currently, QE enjoys the presence while making a presentation. has been proved statistically that in listing on Qatar Exchange the benefits of going public. of two liquidity providers that help LPs are also a critical for running liquidity provider system (QE). The bourse is waiting for Earlier, addressing an event enhance trading opportunities, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). on a share leads to an improve- the procedures to be completed, hosted by the QE to introduce improve price stability and larger In ETFS, LPs do not only provide ment in its relative price. Rashid bin Ali Al Mansoori (pic- its recently launched Liquidity volumes going through the order liquidity allowing investors to buy Higher share price raises the tured), CEO, Qatar Exchange Provisions (LPs) on the local book over time. and sell, but are also instrumental market value of a listed company, said yesterday. bourse, Al Mansoori said boost- “On Qatar Exchange, there are in the creation and redemption this provides the company addi- “Currently, the total number ing market liquidity is one of the two distinct types of LPs under the of units, which allows the ETF tional capital value when it seeks of companies listed on Qatar key components of Qatar bourse’s regulations. The first requires an to grow, whilst ensuring that the capital increase which is consid- Exchange is just 43. It’s a very overall development strategy. QE agreement between the licensed ETF units pricing is adequately ered direct income on the com- small number in terms of share is working with the regulator LP and the Exchange, whereby the balanced against the value of the pany’s balance sheet. trading,” Al Sharq quoted Al and other agencies to improve LP obtains an incentive, through fund, the so called net asset value Al Moudadi said the Group has Mansoori as saying. the market access. The bourse discounts on exchange transaction or NAV, Kagalwala added. begun liquidity provision since In addition to state entities, a is committed to seek out ways to fees, to make markets in selected Elaborating on the advantages 2008 and is currently applying large number of private companies improve liquidity across the board stocks…..The second form of LP of LPs on a bourse, Hamad bin this scheme on the Al Mannai have expressed their interests to for the benefit of investors. involves an agreement between Khalaf Al Moudadi, Chairman Corporation and will implement it get listed. There is a huge focus LP is an activity undertaken the LP and a specific listed com- of the Board of Directors of the on the Ooredoo in the near future. on family-controlled businesses, by the Qatar Financial Markets pany. In this arrangement, the Group Securities, said LPs would THE PENINSULA IEA cuts oil demand outlook, prices to fall further Prices under pressure from surge in global supplies Crude oil prices Iran ready to Brent crude falls to new levels since 2010. LONDON: Demand for oil in In a rare IEA comment on is less willing to cut production Price US$ per barrel 2015 will grow far slower than Opec’s strategy, its chief analyst than in the past. live with lower previously forecast as global Antoine Halff said the producer The IEA said oil prices might 140 April economies remain weak, the group may no longer be willing or not yet have dropped enough $124 International Energy Agency able to adjust production as the to force Opec cuts because an oil prices 120 said yesterday, and prices may market has been transformed by “analysis of light, tight oil supply Dec. extend their sharp fall so long the US shale oil revolution. suggests that most of it remains $88.9 LONDON: Iran, in a change of as Opec shows no sign of coun- Some Opec members whose profitable at $80 a barrel Brent.” 100 tack, is saying it can live with tering a supply surge. budgets depend on oil might pre- “Recent price drops appear lower oil prices, moving closer The IEA said it cut its 2015 fer to keep selling at lower prices both supply and demand driven,” to the views of Saudi Arabia and estimate for oil demand growth than lose their part of the market. the West’s energy watchdog said 80 other Gulf Opec members and by 300,000 barrels per day (bpd) “We should not expect Opec in its monthly report. “Further oil June Monday reducing the likelihood of any from its previous forecast and to necessarily play its traditional price drops would likely be needed $89.2 $87.7 collective cut in Opec output to now expects demand growth of role of swing producer,” Halff said, for supply to take a hit — or for 60 support prices. 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 1.1 million bpd to 93.5 million. It adding that other players with demand growth to get a lift.” Opec’s traditionally second- cut its 2014 estimate by 200,000 higher production costs might cut The IEA said that because of largest producer is normally bpd to 0.7 million bpd. instead, such as those extracting weaker global demand outlook Crude oil supply World production among the first members of the It said demand would be sup- from deepwater or oil sands. it had also cut its estimate for Top 5 OPEC producers, mbpd Total, million barrels per day (mbpd) Opec to call for supply cuts to ported by prices near four year The Organisation of the demand for Opec crude by 200,000 25 100 support prices. Iran needs rela- lows — oil is around $88 a barrel Petroleum Exporting Countries bpd for 2015 to 29.3 million bpd tively high oil prices to balance 20 from above $115 in June, a 25 per- meets on November 27 to discuss — more than 1 million bpd below Kuwait 75 its budget, analysts say. cent drop resulting from a boom output policies and whether to act current production levels. Iraq Non-OPEC countries “At this time of year, it is nor- 15 in US shale oil production, slow to stem the price slide. Opec output surged to a Iran mal to have some price weakness,” 50 global growth and a strong dollar. Given that oil is currently in 13-month high in September, led by 10 U.A.E. a source familiar with Iran’s oil But it added that those low what analysts including JBC recovery in Libya and higher Iraqi policy said. 25 5 Saudi prices would remain under pres- Energy call the biggest bear flows. Production rose 415,000 bpd Arabia OPEC countries “And oil-price weakness has sure because of supply levels: market since 2009, it’s likely to from August to 30.66 million bpd. been compensated for by the 0 0 Global oil supply rose by almost be the most interesting meeting Crude supplies from top Opec pro- Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 appreciation of the dollar.” 910,000 bpd in September to 93.8 in a while — particularly if, as ducer Saudi Arabia edged up by 2013 2014 2013 2014 2015 Opec’s Gulf Arab producers are million bpd, almost 2.8 million several Opec watchers suggest, 50,000 bpd in September to 9.73 Estimates at ease with lower prices. Saudi bpd higher than the previous year. its biggest exporter Saudi Arabia million bpd. REUTERS Sources: Thomson Reuters; EIA Arabia has been quietly telling market participants it is com- fortable with lower oil prices, a shift in policy that may be aimed at slowing the expansion of rival Oil rout unrelenting, Brent falls 3pc to under $87 producers including those riding the US shale oil boom. NEW YORK: Global oil prices Saudi Arabia intent on protecting WTI spread was volatile over the Another core Gulf Opec pro- plunged further yesterday, with market share, rather than slowing day, first narrowing to under $2 Gold retreats from 4-week high ducer, Kuwait, said on Sunday Brent crude falling almost 3 the price slide, many analysts saw a barrel, near its lowest in over Opec was unlikely to cut percent to another post-2010 little to prevent a deeper rout. a year, before widening back out NEW YORK: Gold fell yesterday as sharply lower crude oil production. low after the West’s energy Brent crude for November, to $3 later in the day as US oil prices and a dollar rebound prompted the bullion market to take Western sanctions have drasti- watchdog cut its estimates for which expires on Thursday, fell futures deepened losses. The a breather following its recent rally. “Gold is under pressure with cally reduced Iranian oil output oil demand this year and next. $2.37 a barrel to $86.52 after IEA’s supply forecast is “piling on” the weak crude, but it is still all about the US dollar and the inter- and exports and have limited its The global oil benchmark has touching its weakest point since already weak economic data from est rate outlook,” said George Gero, vice president at RBC Capital ability to participate in output fallen 25 percent from its 2014 December 2010. US crude fell Europe, said analyst Phil Flynn of Markets. Spot gold was down 0.5 percent at $1,231.26 an ounce at cuts at a time when Tehran’s high in June as supplies have $2.10 a barrel to $83.64 after it Prices Futures Group in Chicago. 1514 GMT after briefly touching a four-week high of $1,237.90/oz energy-dependent economy is risen and global demand has pared sharp intraday losses on “Numbers out of Europe show earlier. Gold, priced in dollars, becomes more expensive for hold- suffering from much lower oil slowed, creating a glut in many Monday to settle down 8 cents. deflationary pressures are extend- ers of other currencies when dollar strengthens. REUTERS revenues. markets. With Opec powerhouse The heavily traded Brent/ ing even into the UK.” REUTERS REUTERS Qatalum takes part in Dusseldorf event

DOHA: Qatalum has participated in the aluminium producers and converters to meet industry innovation. With a first phase pro- just-concluded “Aluminium 2014” at the with suppliers of technologies and equipment duction capacity of 585,000 tonnes per annum 10th World Trade Fair and Conference in for production, further processing and finish- of primary aluminium, and now in excess of Dusseldorf, highlighting its environmen- ing. With the support of GDA, the German 600,000 tonnes annually, Qatalum is provid- tal initiatives and technological and effi- Confederation of the Aluminium Industry, and ing significant support for GCC aluminium ciency innovations to attendees from within EAA, the European Aluminium Association, production — an increasing percentage of the aluminium industry and beyond at the trade fair shows the industry’s full per- which feeds the automotive sector’s increasing the industry’s premier B2B event, which formance spectrum every two years: from the demand for the strong, lightweight and dura- brought together producers, manufactur- production of the base material through to ble metal, something reflected in the focus of ers, processors and suppliers and also end- its processing and the finished product. More this year’s conference. Aluminium 2014 dedi- consumers along the whole aluminium than 950 exhibitors were expected to have cated two special areas to the latest develop- supply chain. attended this year’s fair. ments in both segments: entitled “Automotive The world’s largest trade event of the alu- For Qatalum, contact with such a variety of Innovations” and “Building Innovations” — minium industry, Aluminium 2014 allowed industry experts and stakeholders is crucial both of which are supported by Qatalum’s Officials at the Aluminium 2014 event in Dusseldorf. Qatalum and the world’s other leading to retaining its place at the cutting edge of world-class products. THE PENINSULA WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2014 18 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS Islamic Bank of Britain appoints CCO Qatargas announces DOHA: Islamic Bank of Britain Plc (IBB), the am joining IBB at a very exciting time. The Bank is UK’s only wholly Shariah-compliant retail bank, strongly committed to developing its product range, announced the appointment of Keith Leach to particularly real estate and corporate finance in the newly created position of Chief Commercial order to achieve its ambitious growth targets”. Officer (CCO). Sultan Choudhury, IBB’s CEO, said, “Keith brings successful PMP start Leach’s mandate is to grow IBB’s corporate and a wealth of corporate and commercial finance expe- real estate business, focussing on higher value trans- rience to IBB. This is necessary in order for the actions. His appointment follows the bank’s acquisi- Bank to achieve the strong balance sheet growth it Plateau Maintenance Project to ensure smooth output tion by Masraf Al Rayan (QSC) earlier in the year. is aiming for. With a focus on high quality assets, A £100m capital investment from IBB’s new parent Keith’s appointment provides IBB with the ability to DOHA: Qatargas has to continue to supply LNG safely and Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) from company will support its expansion plans. tender for higher value transactions, particularly in announced the successful start- and reliably to its customers. The new wells. The additional quanti- Commenting on his appointment, Leach said, “I the London real estate sector.” THE PENINSULA up of the Plateau Maintenance project is yet another important ties of H2S will be treated in the Project (PMP). The objective of milestone in Qatargas’ journey new onshore sulfur plant built as the project is to ensure the pro- towards its Vision 2015, namely part of the project. The new sulfur duction capacity of Qatargas 1 is to be the World’s Premier LNG plant is capable of treating over 1 maintained at 10 million tonnes Company.” billion cubic feet per day (BCFD) per annum (MTA) of Liquefied “I would also like to congratu- of offshore feed gas. Numerous Natural Gas (LNG) for many late the project team and the new and upgraded compression years to come. contractors on the safe and suc- and utility units were also added.” The project involved drilling and cessful start-up of the project and James Ierubino, Qatargas PMP recompleting offshore wells, add- thank all those involved for their Project Manager, said: “The project ing new onshore facilities for sulfur hard work and commitment over team, along with our contractors, handling and modifying existing the years,” Khalid bin Khalifa Al have worked over 42 million man- LNG production trains 1, 2 and 3. Thani added. hours in a very difficult operating Khalid bin Khalifa Al Thani, Khalid bin Abdulla Al Thani, plant work environment, achieving Chief Executive Officer, Qatargas, Qatargas Chief Operating Officer world class safety performance. said; “This is indeed a significant — Engineering and Ventures, More importantly, the project achievement for Qatargas. We noted: “The highest priorities on was shining example of Qatargas’ want to ensure Qatargas 1 can this project were the safety of our “incident and injury-free” cul- produce 10 MTA until the end of workforce and ensuring no impacts ture, particularly, where a peak the concession in 2021 and well to existing Qatargas assets or pro- workforce of 6500 completed over beyond. The Plateau Maintenance duction. We added significant new 665,000 observation cards which Project will help deliver that onshore facilities to accommodate helped identify and mitigate safety capability and enable Qatargas the increased volumes of feed gas risks.” THE PENINSULA

Egypt imposes tariffs Masraf Al Rayan’s to protect steel sector

CAIRO: Egypt has imposed tempo- call for shareholders rary tariffs to protect domestic steel rebar manufacturers from cheap foreign DOHA: On its quest to protect the interest of share- imports amid a long-running local energy holders who have not received their dividend payments, crunch that has hit power-hungry heavy and in compliance with the instructions of Qatar Central industry. The 7.3 percent tariffs will last Bank and other supervisory authorities, Masraf Al Rayan for a maximum of 200 days, but could is pleased to announce — as phase number one — that eventually be made permanent, the indus- it created and published a list in alphabetical order on try and trade ministry said yesterday. the bank’s website www.alrayan.com for the sharehold- Egypt has been considering imposing tar- ers who have not come forward to receive their dividend iffs since late last year to protect domestic checks for Years 2007 and 2008. steel against competition from imports. Masraf Al Rayan hence, is encouraging all shareholders The tariffs come at a critical time for to check for names on the published list first, and then visit Egypt’s steel industry, which is recovering any of Masraf Al Rayan Braches to receive their checks. from three years of political and economic For more information and clarification regarding dividend turmoil, and for a global market struggling payments or any other issue, shareholders could also contact with low prices and overcapacity due to lack- Masraf Al Rayan’s Shareholders Unit. lustre demand. REUTERS THE PENINSULA Invitation

Under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani The Prime Minister & Minister of Interior Conference and Exhibition of Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS 2014) And The launching of the Fifth Edition Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) 26-27 October 2014 Along with the Conference there are three workshops: Concrete - Roads - Sanitation, as well as exhibition sheds the light on the state of the art technologies and equipment. Concrete

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ORGANIZERS: Qatar General Organization for Standardization - Ministry of Environment in association with Qatar Institute of Directors For inquiries please call: 33200502www.qcs2014.com - 33928755 - 70307016 - For more infromation, kindly visit website WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2014 BUSINESS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 19 British inflation Global wealth soars to $263 trillion slows to World has 34.8 million dollar millionaires and 41pc of them are living in the United States five-year low GENEVA: Global wealth sky- not prevented personal wealth average net worth has surpassed in wealth over the past year can Switzerland meanwhile main- rocketed 8.3 percent over the from surging ahead during the its pre-crisis high by 7 percent, be credited to North America, tained the highest average wealth LONDON: Britain’s inflation past year to a record $263 tril- past year,” the report said. the median wealth has plunged 14 which accounts for 34.7 percent per adult, at $581,000, followed slowed to a five-year low in lion, but the distribution of the The study, which comprises percent since 2007 to $3,641 per of global household wealth, and by Australia, Norway, the United September, official data showed riches has also become increas- the wealth holdings of 4.7 bil- adult. The decline in the median Europe, which accounts for 32.4 States and Sweden. yesterday, dimming prospects ingly unequal, a Credit Suisse lion adults across more than 200 — the level at which half of the percent. Both regions showed As a sign of wealth concentra- of a hike to British interest report said yesterday. countries, showed that aggregate sample is lower and half higher hikes of about 11 percent. tion, the number of dollar mil- rates amid economic strains in With the increase from mid- household wealth has more than — indicates that inequality, which In contrast, Latin America lionaires globally has shot up 164 the neighbouring eurozone. 2013 to mid-2014, global wealth doubled since the beginning of remained flat or declined from saw little change, while China percent since 2000 to 34.8 million The annual rate slid to 1.2 now stands 20 percent above the the millennium, when it stood at 2000 to 2007, is once again on the recorded only a small rise of individuals today — a full 41 per- percent in September from 1.5 peak before the global financial just $117 trillion. And over the rise, the study said. around 3.5 percent, and India saw cent of them living in the United percent in August, the Office for crisis and a full 39 percent above next five years, global wealth is “The findings show that ine- its wealth fall one percent. States, the study showed. National Statistics (ONS) said in the low seen at the height of the expected to balloon by another 40 quality has tended to rise since On a country level, Britain, Some 128,000 of the world’s a statement. Inflationary pres- crisis in 2008, according to the percent to $369 trillion, it said. 2008, particularly in develop- South Korea and Denmark millionaires have assets of at least sures eased sharply on the back of Swiss banking giant’s “Global Today, each adult globally has ing economies,” Markus Stierli recorded the largest percentage $50m, with nearly half of them supermarket price wars and the Wealth Report”. an average of $56,000 — an all- of the Credit Suisse Research gains, while Ukraine, Argentina living in the United States and falling cost of petrol and crude oil. “The overall global economy time high for average net worth, Institute said. and Indonesia saw the largest nearly a quarter in Europe. Analysts’ consensus forecast may remain sluggish, but this has according to the report. But while The study said most of the rise losses, it said. AFP had been for the annual rate to dip to 1.4 percent, according to a survey by Dow Jones Newswires. The rate of British inflation, or MIPCOM in Cannes pace at which prices rise, has now held under the Bank of England’s Indonesia GDP to fall government-set target of 2.0 per- cent for the last 11 months. The central bank will also be mindful of recent grim economic to 4.5pc in 2015: QNB data and the worsening outlook in the eurozone, which also faces the DOHA: The real GDP growth the government has introduced threat of deflation, or price falls. of Indonesia is to slow further export restrictions to reduce “With inflation substantially from 5.1 percent in 2014 to 4.5 domestic price increases. below the Bank of England’s percent in 2015 as the exchange As a result, real GDP growth 2.0-percent target and the euro- rate could weaken further and slowed to 5.1 percent in the year zone growth outlook appearing to policies remain tight, the QNB to Q2, 2014, from 5.8 percent in deteriorate there is little pressure Group has said in its Indonesia 2013, reflecting lower exports and to tighten monetary policy any- Economic Insight 2014. weak investment spending. time soon,” said ING bank econo- The report examines the out- An export- and investment-led mist James Knightley. look for the Indonesian economy recovery in 2016 could lift growth Both Britain and the eurozone and the challenges faced by the to 5.2 percent, provided reforms are worried about low inflation, new Jokowi administration, such are implemented. but this is a bigger problem in as capital flight and an infrastruc- Inflation may rise from 5.5 per- the euro area where economic ture gap, amidst the constrain- cent in 2014 to 6 percent in 2015, growth is less buoyant and defla- ing environment of a slowing owing to fuel subsidy cuts and tion is a real threat. In reaction, economy. currency weakness, before eas- the British pound sank against The tightening of global liquid- ing to 5 percent in 2016 once the the euro and dollar, as dealers ity emanating from the tapering currency stabilises. reassessed the likely timing of a of Quantitative Easing (QE) in The weaker IDR should help Bank of England rate hike. The the US has led to periodic bouts of reduce the current account deficit European single currency ral- capital outflows from Indonesia, over the medium term, by mak- lied to a three-week high at 79.56 exchange rate weakness and ing imports more expensive and pence, compared with 79.26 pence higher inflation since mid-2013. exports cheaper. However, gains late on Monday. In response, the Indonesian from greater export competitive- The British pound also slid to central bank has hiked inter- ness may be limited by the large People visit the MIPCOM in Cannes, southeastern France, yesterday. Held each year on the French $1.5964, down from $1.6084. The est rates to combat inflation share of imported intermediate Riviera, the audiovisual trade fair brings together the movers and shakers of the global entertainment Bank of England last week held and used international reserves goods in finished exports. business to network, talk shop and buy, sell and finance new content. its main interest rate at a record- to support the currency, while THE PENINSULA low level of 0.50 percent. AFP WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2014 20 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS DLF faces tough choices Ford to add jobs after fund-raising ban Real estate firm’s shares dive 25.6pc after SEBI move

NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: client-specific issues. analyst at the Indian credit rat- DLF Ltd will be forced to sell The ruling also adds to the ing agency. assets, even unfinished projects, regulatory pressure and political “In the short term, this is a to meet debt obligations, say scrutiny on DLF. big issue for DLF clearly because bankers, after India’s biggest DLF is facing a probe from the there is a looming liquidity cri- property firm was banned from antitrust watchdog and has been sis in case the sales velocity does the capital markets for three accused by the media and politi- not pick up,” said V Krishnan, a years — the market regulator’s cal opponents of entering into sector analyst at Mumbai-based harshest penalty ever. improper land deals with well- brokerage Ambit Capital. The Securities and Exchange connected businessman Robert Ambit estimates that with Board of India (SEBI) ruling on Vadra. DLF and Vadra, the son- about 57 million square feet of Monday will cut off DLF’s access in-law of opposition Congress projects under development, to the Mumbai stock market, party chief Sonia Gandhi, have DLF needs about Rs2bn a month Asia’s best-performing bourse denied the allegations. towards construction costs, and this year. The company, shoul- The SEBI ban also comes ahead its interest outflow to service dering $3bn of debt, will also be of the state assembly elections in debt is also about Rs2bn a month Ford Motor President of the Americas Joseph Hinrichs with a new 2015 F-150 pick-up truck following a barred from the bond market the northern state of Haryana on currently. press conference at the Rouge Plant in Dearborn, Michigan, yesterday. Ford said it will add 850 hourly jobs just as its free cash flow sinks to Wednesday. Any change in gov- The company’s operating cash at its Dearborn. multi-year lows. ernment could affect DLF’s future flow of about Rs3bn will barely The ban follows what SEBI said projects in the region, analysts cover its construction costs and was DLF’s failure to provide key say. half its interest cost, given the information on subsidiaries and An official at the Securities slow pace of home sales in DLF’s Citi profits up pending legal cases at the time of Appellate Tribunal said DLF primary market of Delhi and the India wholesale inflation its record-breaking 2007 initial could try and ask for a stay on the surrounding region, Krishnan public offering. Yesterday, DLF order until the appeal is heard. said. as it exits 11 shares fell to a record low of 25.6 DLF declined to comment beyond “DLF will either need to percent to Rs109.15 at the market the statement it issued late on slow its pace of execution in consumer bank tumbles to 5-year low close, wiping out $1.2bn in market Monday. The company said it under-construction projects or value. would defend itself against the monetise some of its assets at NEW DELHI: India posted India, where the World Bank says The SEBI ban comes as slow- order passed by SEBI. distressed valuations to contain markets better inflation data for a sec- a quarter of the 1.2-billion popula- ing home sales due to poor con- SEBI is embarking on a plan or improve its operating cash ond straight day yesterday, stir- tion lives in deep poverty. sumer sentiment, high inflation to standardise corporate report- inflows,” said Krishnan, adding NEW YORK: Citigroup yester- ring hopes it is making headway The bank, which kept its trend- and interest rates hit developers ing in India, and chairman UK that it could look for term loans day reported higher third-quar- in taming prices and will be able setting lending rate on hold at a in Asia’s third-largest economy. Sinha has warned that non- from banks though that will not ter quarterly earnings on a big to cut interest rates to spur a steep eight percent last week, has Bankers and analysts say the only compliant companies will be come cheap. jump in revenues as it unveiled sluggish economy. set a goal of whittling down con- option left for DLF, India’s most punished. DLF, which builds homes, plans to exit consumer banking Wholesale inflation slowed to a sumer inflation to six percent by indebted property developer, is DLF’s net debt stood at about offices and shopping cen- in 11 markets, including Japan. five-year low of 2.38 percent last January 2016. to divest assets, even half-com- Rs185bn ($3bn) at end-March and tres and has about 26 million Earnings for the US banking month, its weakest since October Capital Economics Asia econo- plete projects, if the SEBI order its rate of interest was 12.08 per- square feet of leased assets, will giant were $3.4bn, up 6.6 percent 2009, commerce ministry data mist Mark Williams said a rate is upheld. cent, according to the company’s also be barred from listing a from the year-ago period. showed. reduction could come late this “That’s the only practical annual report. Its free cash flow Real Estate Investment Trust Revenues soared 9.5 percent to The encouraging figures came calendar year if inflation news option because the banks are for the fiscal year ended March 31 (REIT) for three years, shutting $19.6 behind robust gains in global a day after the release of figures remained positive. also very cautious in lending to fell to Rs5.18bn, the lowest in four yet another avenue for raising consumer banking as well as in showing that the more widely “Many analysts are looking to the sectors like real estate. So years, Reuters data shows. funds. investment banking and corpo- tracked consumer price inflation the next financial year (starting refinancing would not be that ICRA estimates about 59 per- Shares of DLF have slumped rate lending. fell to 6.46 percent in September. April) for the first rate cut but it easy,” a banker with a large US cent of DLF’s total outstanding 37 percent this year, while the Citi plans to sell its consumer Consumer inflation now is at its could come this calendar year if bank that previously worked debt of about Rs224.11bn at end- benchmark BSE index has risen businesses in 11 markets where lowest level since the government the news is good,” Williams said. with DLF said, declining to be March to be bank-funded and the about a quarter, making it the the company sees little prospect introduced a new index nearly India’s economy has posted two named as he was not allowed remainder as non-bank, accord- best performing index in Asia. for winning returns. Together, three years ago, and is down from years of sub-five-percent growth, to speak to the media about ing to Rohit Inamdar, a senior REUTERS these 11 markets accounted for over 10 percent last year. the longest slowdown in a quar- under five percent of the con- Analysts, however, noted that ter-century, and business has been sumer banking’s global revenues. high year-ago figures had helped clamouring for rate cuts to reduce Chief financial officer John improve the wholesale and con- borrowing costs and spur invest- Gerspach said the 11 markets sumer inflation numbers and ment and consumer spending. were marginally profitable, but warned that this statistical base September’s consumer and the gain was small. “We just didn’t effect would wear off around wholesale price inflation drop was see a path toward what we would November. helped by bountiful rains in the consider to be an acceptable rate That will be a moment of truth last stages of a patchy monsoon of return,” Gerspach told a media when the Reserve Bank of India that reduced food prices. conference call. will be able to see whether the Global crude oil prices, which The move affects consumer fran- downward inflation trend can be have fallen nearly 20 percent this chises in Costa Rica, the Czech sustained, they said. year, have also helped improve Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, The central bank has said that the inflation outlook in the coun- Guam, Guatemala, Hungary, Japan, before lowering rates it wants to try, which depends on energy Nicaragua, Panam, Peru and Korea. “break the back of inflation” which imports. AFP has been a persistent problem in AFP

Chief Commercial Officer Christian Schneider of Etihad Regional airline with CEO Maurizio Merlo (right) at a news conference in Zurich yesterday. Etihad Airways, which plans to buy a third of Switzerland’s Darwin Airline, now rebranded Etihad Regional, has agreed to relinquish a role in the appointment of top executives. Darwin waters down Etihad deal

ZURICH: Etihad Airways, purchase of a 33.3 percent stake to Swiss rules, the majority of which plans to buy a third of in Darwin Airline to Abu-Dhabi Darwin shares must be owned by Switzerland’s Darwin Airline, based Etihad did not meet legal Swiss or EU citizens, who must has agreed to relinquish a role requirements to be approved. also effectively control the airline. in the appointment of top execu- Merlo said the BAZL’s prin- “We have done this change,” tives in order to secure approval cipal concern had been the pro- Merlo said at a media event in for the deal, the Swiss carrier posed control Etihad would have Zurich. “We have provided BAZL said yesterday. in the running of the business. He the new version of contract and Maurizio Merlo, chief executive said this had now been resolved. for now we are waiting for the of Darwin, now rebranded Etihad In the previous proposal, reply from BAZL.” Regional, said he now expected a Etihad had sought a monitoring Asked when he thought the green light from Swiss authorities agreement over the airline’s qual- deal will be approved, Merlo by the end of the month. ity and safety, as well as a role said: “According to our indica- Switzerland’s Federal Office of in the appointment of top man- tions, it should be by the end of Civil Aviation, known as BAZL, agement. Merlo said Etihad had this month.” warned in August that the planned waived these requests. According REUTERS WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2014 BUSINESS VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 21

Do we dare question Italy has no good Plan B our economic growth? BY WARWICK SMITH for a shrinking economy

BY HUGO DIXON he endless pursuit of economic growth is making us be the 2015 budget, which is due to be pre- the Italian people given their huge wealth. unhappy and risks destroying the Earth’s capacity to sented later this week. If Italy presents too The snag is that the lion’s share of their sustain us. The good news is that taking steps to make atteo Renzi’s Plan A is to lax a budget, the European Commission may assets is in property. People who didn’t have Tour lives more sustainable will also make us happier and push through domestic reject it. That, in turn, may set off a negative ready cash could hardly offer to pay such a healthier. Would you like a four day weekend – every week? reforms, hope the European dynamic where both Rome and Brussels dig tax with a spare bathroom. I’ve been to two conferences over the last year with similar basic Central Bank manages to their heels in. A second option – restructuring Italy’s premises. The first was at the Australian National University get inflation ticking up, and Italy understandably doesn’t want to debt, say to bring it to below 100 percent on ecological economics and the second, just last week, was on Mkeep his fingers crossed the Italian economy tighten the purse-strings too much as this of GDP – is even less appealing. Given that steady state economics at the University of New South Wales. The stops shrinking. But if this fails, a mega would further crush the economy which has its borrowings are over €2tr, more than six premise sitting behind both of these conferences is simple and wealth tax, debt restructuring and/or exit dipped back into recession. But given that times the size of Greece’s, a default would undeniably true yet undermines so much that is fundamental to from the euro beckons. Rome’s debt load is expected to hit 137 per- cause a financial earthquake that would be our current way of life: There is no Plan B that wouldn’t tip both cent of GDP at the end of this year by the hard to contain. The ECB would no doubt We live on a finite planet. Italy, where I spent part of last week, and its International Monetary Fund, the govern- throw its protective mantle over the euro- That’s it. How, you might wonder, can such a simple statement neighbours into a severe crisis. That makes ment needs to do everything to maintain zone, by buying government bonds and of obvious fact undermine the tenets of modern society? it all the more important that Plan A works. credibility with both its European Union lending to banks. But the dynamics of such The earth is a giant rock, hurtling through inhospitable space Renzi has been doing a reasonable job partners and the markets. a default could easily lead to Italy leaving surrounded by a very thin film of life sustaining atmosphere. since he took over as prime minister in There are two obvious ways of squar- the single currency and, indeed, the total Earth’s life support systems are self-sustaining and self-regulating. February. He has boundless energy and is ing the budget circle. One is to fast-track breakup of the euro – which would cause However, we humans are slowly and steadily pulling this life sup- not afraid of fighting battles. The latest has privatisation, which would bring down the massive economic and political dislocation. port system to pieces. Our planet is very large and can absorb a been to reform the labour market – some- debt. The other is to crack down on wasteful It is therefore important that Italy never lot of tinkering with its systems, but there are now over 7 billion thing that involved clashing with members public spending, which would cut the deficit. needs a Plan B. of us and the amount of energy and resources we are each using of his own centre-left Democratic Party as If this week’s budget doesn’t impress, it is Renzi himself can only do so much. The is growing fast. That’s a lot of tinkering. well as its trade union backers. Last week, most unlikely that there will be any short- most important card – quantitative eas- There’s plenty of evidence that we are pushing up against and he had to call a vote of confidence to push term loss of market confidence in Italy. But ing by the ECB to push eurozone inflation exceeding several critical boundaries of global sustainability: by the change through the Senate. Renzi would then have no reserve of goodwill up – is not in his hands. Nor can he direct which I don’t mean some tree hugging idea of sustainability, I Important reforms of civil justice, the if the Italian economy continues to shrink Angela Merkel to step up German invest- mean we are taking actions that cannot be supported by the electoral system and the constitution have next year and inflation doesn’t pick up. In ment, which would help boost the eurozone’s earth’s systems in the long term. also started. All this is necessary to make such a scenario, the debt/GDP ratio would go growth rate a bit. We’re already exceeding the earth’s adaptive capacity with Italy governable as well as a country in over 140 percent and keep rising. The problem That said, the way Renzi plays his own respect to greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity loss and the which business wants to invest. is that there would be no easy way to make hand will affect the way the ECB and the nitrogen cycle and we’re approaching critical limits in both the Renzi, who is only 39, has surrounded them sustainable if confidence vanished. rest of the EU play their cards. The more he phosphorous cycle and ocean acidification. Our use of fresh water himself mainly with other inexperienced One option would be for a one-off wealth can show he is capable of delivering reform is also approaching or exceeding sustainable limits in many parts politicians. Meanwhile, all key decisions tax. In theory, it ought to be possible to at home, the more his partners will be will- of the world and we’re systematically destroying our arable land. have to go via him. Renzi’s next test will extract several hundred billion euros from ing to help him. REUTERS These are critical life sustaining global processes that cannot be ignored without severe consequences. Economists, like the Nobel prize winning Paul Krugman, will counter this line of thought by pointing out that, theoretically, we can have endless economic growth because of continuous efficiency increases. If you believe human creativity is endless then you can argue that economic growth can be endless. However, in this case, like in so many, reality clashes violently with economic theory. We are showing no signs of decoupling economic growth from physical resource use. Unless that decoupling starts now and happens in a hurry, continued economic growth will push the planet beyond its capacity to sustain us – on several fronts. So, the good news is that the public policy settings for sav- ing the planet align very well with the policy settings for saving your marriage and your relationship with your children, friends and neighbours and therefore with serving your happiness and wellbeing. First we have to do something about the price of hous- ing. People cannot be freed from the earth destroying and soul destroying rat race when simply securing a place to live means a lifetime of debt peonage to the banks (or paying absurd rents to somebody else so that they can give it to the banks). Once this is done, we need to understand and promote the value of leisure and the lack of benefit we get from material consump- tion. Retail therapy only ever works in the very short term. Real friendships work for life. How about a three day work week with a four day weekend? It can be done. Productivity improvements can be directed into allowing people to work less for the same pay instead of into corporate profits and expansion. It’s not written in stone that you always have to work as hard as you can for as long as you can so that some senior executive can get his million dollar bonus. Instead, work for or set up a not-for-profit cooperative where the workers own the business and can spread the benefits any way they see fit. It’s true that if we work less and buy less the economy may shrink but we’ll all be happier and healthier. Here’s something you won’t hear from many politicians or economists: the economy should serve us, not the other way around. Think about that three day work week. It is possible and the only reason we don’t do it is because it doesn’t suit the ambitions of the empire builders, the 1 percent who control so much of the wealth and the political power. Their system requires our consent and participation. They can be beaten if we simply stop believing and prioritise our own wellbeing and that of the planet. It’s both that simple and that difficult. THE GUARDIAN Cartoon Arts International / The New York Times Syndicate

Facing oil glut, Saudi avoids past mistakes to halt price slide

BY RANIA EL GAMAL while the discovery of oil in the Global Advisors. Instead they in almost four years, as traders coupled with the rise of the North Kuwait had been pumping above North Sea spurred a new influx should have fought for market realise that Saudi Arabia is in no Sea; now it is fears of easing its OPEC quota led ultimately to till haunted by its failed of non-OPEC crude. share, allowing “higher cost pro- hurry to curb the emerging oil demand from Asia and the unex- the first Gulf War in the early attempt to prevent a steep With world markets awash in ducers to shut in as the price fell glut. The grim circumstances of pected growth of US shale oil. 1990s. drop in oil prices by slash- oil, Saudi Arabia embarked on - which is what they are doing the 1980s dominated the forma- The net effect is the same: An It was not until late 1985 that Sing production by almost a strategy of defending prices, now.” tive years of King Abdullah’s rule, oil market potentially facing years the issue came to a head. The three quarters in the 1980s, the which at the time were largely Last week, Saudi officials when as de facto regent during worth of oversupply, a scenario kingdom and OPEC finally agreed world’s top oil exporter Saudi set by exporters rather than the briefed oil market participants the long illness of his predecessor the Saudis and OPEC have not to reclaim the market share, driv- Arabia is determined not to make nascent futures market. in New York on the kingdom’s King Fahd, he embarked on pain- been forced to grapple with since ing prices down to $10 a barrel the same mistake again. The kingdom slashed its own shift in policy, making clear ful economic reforms that paved the early 2000s, before the rise but reestablishing themselves in The oil glut of the 1980s, the output from more than 10 mil- for the first time that Saudi is the way for years of growth. of China triggered a decade-long the market. early days of the modern crude lion barrels per day in 1980 to less prepared to tolerate a period of Then in the late 1990s, as prices price boom. It took about 16 years for prices market and a distant memory than 2.5 million bpd in 1985. lower prices - perhaps as low as weakened during the Asian debt Fellow Gulf Arab ally and OPEC to fully recover. for most traders, has resurfaced Other producers failed to fol- $80 a barrel - in order to retain crisis, the Saudis declined to cut exporter Kuwait has already said “They decided they had enough recently in conversations with low suit, however, both within the market share, Reuters reported production. that OPEC is unlikely to cut oil - they were the swing producer Saudi officials and veteran ana- Organisation of the Petroleum on Monday. “Instead, when Venezuela sug- production in an effort to prop up and they increased production lysts who see it as the defining Exporting Countries and among Saudi Arabia is not trying to gested it might produce at a prices because such a move would and drove prices down dramati- moment behind the kingdom’s new petroleum powers such as push oil prices down, an oil source maximum rate, the Kingdom indi- not necessarily be effective. cally,” said Dr Gary Ross, chief new strategy to protect medium- Britain and Norway. said, but is prepared to let the cated it would do the same,” said Venezuela became the first executive of PIRA Energy Group, term market share. Prices fell into a years-long market find its floor and tolerate Philip K Verleger, president of member to call for an emergency who has followed oil markets since While the latest 25-percent slump, leading to 16 years of Saudi lower prices until others in OPEC consultancy PKVerleger LLC and meeting to defend $100 oil. the 1970s. slide in oil prices to below $90 budget deficits that left the coun- commit to action. a former adviser to US President During the 1980s, Riyadh This time around, Riyadh a barrel is so far modest com- try deeply in debt. Also, it has already cut sell- Jimmy Carter. learned the hard way that it appears to be taking that stance pared with the 1980s slump that Finally, in late 1985, Riyadh ing prices to retain the Asian The result was prices fell back could not count on fellow OPEC from the start, with a focus on took crude from $35 to below shifted gears, revving up output customers. to 1986 levels and only recovered producers, many of whom contin- preserving the medium-term $10, many observers see simi- and cutting prices in a move that Saudi Arabia “may be say- after the Saudis changed tack and ued to pump at higher rates than revenue of its 266 billion barrels larities in a global market that triggered a final slump in markets ing ‘Don’t expect us to somehow along with other OPEC and non- their agreed-upon quotas, leaving of crude oil reserves rather than is on the brink of a pivotal turn but ultimately paved the way for shoulder the responsibility for OPEC members cut output. Saudi Arabia to bear the brunt of chase falling prices and sacrifice from an era of scarcity to one of a gradual recovery. managing the whole oil market’,” Fast forward to 2014, Riyadh output cuts. their market. abundance. “The big mistake was that said Sadad Al Husseini, a former now wants to preempt a price col- Much of the disharmony was “From an economics point of Three decades ago, the spike in they continued to cut produc- top executive at state-run Saudi lapse without sacrificing produc- on public display. Iran and Iraq view, it’s much better to let prices prices caused by the 1973 Arab tion to try to prop the prices and Aramco. tion levels or market share. were engaged in an eight-year go way down,” says Verleger. The oil embargo and Iran’s 1979 revo- the price fell anyway,” said ana- Brent crude oil traded below In the 1980s, it was a drop in all-out war. emerging price war is “a war of lution sapped global oil demand, lyst Yasser Elguindi of Medley $88 a barrel yesterday, its lowest US and European consumption Accusations by Iraq that necessity.” REUTERS WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2014 22 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MARKET

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The winner of the victory over Canadiens Tour of Beijing 2014, Philippe Gilbert NEW YORK: Steven Stamkos and outshot Buffalo 44-12 overall. (centre) of BMC recorded his eighth career hat- Clarke MacArthur broke a team celebrates trick and defenceman Victor scoreless tie late in the second with runner-up Hedman played a part in period and goalie Craig Anderson Daniel Martin of four goals as the Tampa Bay got his first win of the season as Garmin-Sharp (left) Lightning handed the Montreal the Ottawa Senators beat the and Johan Esteban Canadiens their first loss of the Florida Panthers. Chaves Rubio of season. Anderson, an ex-Panther, is Stamkos, who had no goals in now 11-2-1 against his former Orica Greenedge Tampa Bay’s (2-0-1) first two team. He got his 27th career ending third, on the games, scored the Lightning’s shutout and beat Roberto Luongo, podium after the second goal Monday on a wide who has started all three of the fifth stage of the shot with 10:09 left in the open- Panthers games this season and 2014 Tour of Beijing ing period. has yet to win (0-2-1). yesterday. He scored again on a breaka- Coach Gerard Gallant, in his way with 6:45 left in the second, first season with the Panthers, then added a power-play goal five is still looking for his first win -- minutes later for a 4-1 lead. and that includes six exhibition Hedman, who opened the scor- games. ing with his third goal in as many Daniel Briere scored on a games, collected assists on the rebound with less than a second next three. Right winger Nikita to play to lift Colorado to their Kucherov contributed two assists. first win of the season. The Canadiens (3-1-0) came The goal was also the 300th in as the NHL’s first 3-0 team, goal of Briere’s NHL career. Belgium’s Gilbert wins following two shootout wins, but Jamie McGinn scored for Tampa Bay (2-0-1) never let the Colorado in the second period game get that close. where Boston’s Loui Eriksson tied Rookie center William Karlsson the score on a power-play. scored the first two goals of his The Avs, who got 27 saves from career to lead the Anaheim Ducks goaltender Reto Berra, have not to a win over the Buffalo Sabres. lost in Boston since 1998, chalking Tour of Beijing in style Corey Perry, Matt Beleskey and up eight wins and a tie since. The Ryan Kesler also scored for the loss was the third straight for the Ducks (2-1-0). Anaheim goalie Bruins (1-3), who have scored four Frederik Anderson made 11 saves. goals in four games. REUTERS Martin finishes runner-up, Chaves claims 3rd position Tyler Ennis scored the lone goal for Buffalo (0-3-0). Sabres BEIJING: Belgium’s Philippe a quarter – a development that goalie Michal Neuvirth made 39 NHL Results Gilbert won the final edition gave a boost to Gilbert, who is not Tour of Beijing saves. Colorado 2 Boston 1 of the Tour of Beijing in style known as a climber. It was a comfortable win for Anaheim 5 Buffalo 1 yesterday, in the shadow of the In his last professional race the Ducks, who dominated right Results Ottawa 1 Florida 0 Bird’s Nest Stadium that hosted before retirement, French FDJ. from the start. Anaheim outshot BEIJING: Results from the the 2008 Olympics. FR rider Laurent Mangel sought Buffalo 17-3 in the opening period Tampa Bay 7 Montreal 1 117 km fifth and final stage Ireland’s Daniel Martin, who to go out on a high in Beijing, of the Tour of Beijing from was last year’s runner-up, again breaking away from the pack with Tiananmen Square to the took second place overall, while Belgium’s Tosh van der Sande Bird’s Nest piazza yesterday: 24-year-old Esteban Chaves of (Lotto-Belisol) early on and the Colombia took third. pair maintaining a gap almost Stage 1. Sacha Modolo (Lampre-Merida/ITA) Garmin-Sharp’s American to the end, only to be swept up Ottawa rider Tyler Farrar took the green by the peloton inside the final 2 hours 40 mins 10 secs; 2. Gregory Gilbert Philippe of BMC team Senators’ left jersey for the points ranking by a celebrates on the podium after the kilometre. Henderson (Lotto-Belisol/NZL) same time; 3. Edvald Boasson Hagen (Team Sky/NOR) wing Clarke single point from Slovenia’s Luka fifth stage of the 2014 Tour of Beijing “It was close, but we tried st; 4. Tyler Farrar (Garmin-Sharp/USA) st; 5. MacArthuris Mezgec (Giant-Shimano), thanks yesterday. to make the other teams work to his fourth place yesterday. because we worked a lot this Moreno Hofland (Belkin Pro/NED) st. (16) mobbed Italian Sacha Modolo of several sprint and place bonuses week,” stage winner Modolo said. Overall Standings by team- Lampre-Merida won a bunch available. “In the end, it worked out.” 1. Philippe Gilbert (BMC/BEL) 17 hours mates after his sprint to take the race’s fifth “So, I took the before-last “It’s a good race and it’s good to 59 mins 56 secs; 2. Dan Martin (Garmin- goal against and final stage, a 117-kilometre corner in a really good position, take cycling to new territories,” Sharp/IRE) + 3 secs; 3. Esteban Chaves the Florida (72-mile) course that started at and then I saw that it was okay, he added. (Orica GreenEDGE/COL) + 9; 4. Rui Costa Panthers in Tiananmen Square before mak- because of the headwind in the But the Beijing event was being (Lampre-Merida/POR) + 11 secs; 5. Sergey the second ing 12 loops of a circuit around last kilometre. I didn’t take any run for last time, with the organ- Chernetski (Katusha/RUS) + 23. period at the stadium. risk,” added Gilbert. isers admitting the event “has not Points Ranking BB&T Center, “It was really nice but still While Monday and yesterday’s been without difficulties”, and was 1. Tyler Farrar (Garmin-Sharp/USA) 45; 2. yesterday. stressful for the last lap, with a stages took place under clear blue overshadowed by some top-level Luka Mezgec (Giant-Shimano/SLO) 44; 3. small gap like this,” said BMC skies, heavy pollution earlier in withdrawals including Tour of Moreno Hofland (Belkin Pro/NED) 33; 4. rider Gilbert, who enteredthe the last World Tour event of the Spain winner Alberto Contador Philippe Gilbert (BMC/BEL) 31; 5. Nikolas final stage with only a three-sec- season forced Saturday’s hilly sec- and WorldTour number one Maes (Omega Pharma-Quick Step/BEL) 29. ond advantage over Martin and ond stage to be cut short by about Alejandro Valverde. AFP Kaepernick rallies 49ers from 14-0 down to overcome Rams

NEW YORK: Colin Kaepernick sparked San Francisco with an 80-yard touchdown bomb as the 49ers overcame a 14-0 deficit to beat the St Louis Rams 31-17 yesterday. San Francisco trailed 14-3 just seconds before halftime when Kaepernick rocketed a long strike to Brandon Lloyd for a game- San Francisco changing score. 49ers’ “We had Brandon on a double quarterback St Louis Cardinals’ Matt Holliday (right) talks with Daniel Descalso during move, we liked his matchup and Colin batting practice for game 3 of the NLC Series against the San Francisco he did an amazing job running and Kaepernick Giants at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Monday. making the catch,” Kaepernick throws against told reporters, of the big play. the St Louis “We had to make plays.” Rams during The 49ers tallied 24 straight the first half Royals-Orioles match points to take control, then fin- of their game ished off the Rams in the final at the Edward minute where Dontae Johnson Jones Dome. returned an interception 20 yards postponed due to rain for a score as St. Louis were try- San Francisco ing to put together a tying drive. defeated St. KANSAS CITY: Game three Peter Woodfork said field condi- It was the third straight win Louis 31-17. of baseball’s American League tions had deteriorated. In addi- for San Francisco (4-2), who came championship series between tion, the forecast said more rain into the game amid speculation Kansas City and Baltimore has was possible, so officials opted to about head coach Jim Harbaugh’s been postponed because of rain. wait for better conditions. future with the team. The series had been scheduled “We want a game we know we The victory put them ahead of to resume in Kansas City, with can get through nine innings, Seattle and just behind division the host Royals holding a two- hopefully play dry baseball, not leaders Arizona in the NFC West. games-to-none lead over the risk player safety or uncomfort- Kaepernick took the lead role Orioles in the best-of-seven set. able fans,” Woodfork said. with 343 yards passing and three If needed, game five will be on “It’s a big day for Kansas touchdown throws. He added 37 tomorrow. If the series goes fur- City, a big day for Major League yards rushing. straight despite coming out strong first quarter. Phil Dawson kicked The Rams pulled within 24-17 ther and returns to Baltimore, Baseball, but we’ll have to delay “I think his decision-making with an 80-yard drive that ended a field goal to get San Francisco on late in fourth and got the ball games six and seven would be it until tomorrow.” The opening (has really improved),” 49ers wide with Benjamin Cunningham scor- the scoreboard midway through back with about a minute remain- played as originally scheduled on game of the series was played in receiver Anquan Boldin said of ing a touchdown from one yard the second, before Kaepernick ing, but the interception doomed Friday and Saturday. cold, rainy weather in Baltimore Kaepernick. “He has always been out. came alive. their chances. Although heavy rain had on Friday, where the Royals’ Alex a good leader. But he has really St Louis quarterback Austin The 49ers’ signal-caller stayed Davis finished with 236 yards slacked off in Kansas City on Gordon and Mike Moustakas hit grown in decisions, when you see Davis then hit Lance Kendricks hot in the third where he con- passing but completed just 21 of 42 Monday afternoon, Major League 10th-inning home runs to lift him going through his reads.” on a 22-yard touchdown that gave nected with Boldin and Michael passes. He was sacked five times Baseball senior vice president Kansas City to an 8-6 win. AFP St. Louis (1-4) lost their third the Rams a 14-0 edge after the Crabtree on touchdown passes. by the 49ers defense. REUTERS WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2014 24 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Tickets on sale for FINA Jimenez wants to captain Europe at World Championships 2016 Ryder Cup

HONG KONG: Ryder Cup vet- “When we pick a captain who Doha to host top swimmers from December 3 to 7 eran Miguel Angel Jimenez says is active, that’s very important. It he would “love” to captain the helps a lot,” he explained. European side and is throwing “Paul (McGinley) was playing DOHA: Swimming fans can can be found at FINA Market his hat in the ring for the next on the regular tour, I play on the rejoice as tickets for swim- Street. This year has been hailed showdown in 2016. regular tour, Olazabal plays on ming’s season finale, the as Qatar’s year of swimming. For The two-time vice-captain was the regular tour. I think that’s the 12th FINA World Swimming the first time in FINA’s history, a one of Paul McGinley’s deputies in best thing we are doing.” Championships (25m), go on city has hosted both a World Cup Europe’s 16 1/2 to 11 1/2 victory And Jimenez already has expe- sale at Virgin Megastores and event and a World Championships over the Americans at Gleneagles rience of leading continental tickets.virginmegastore.me. event, showcasing the country’s in Scotland last month. Europe — he was playing captain The event will be held between growing commitment to swim- Jimenez, 50, was also vice-cap- during their draw with Asia in December 3 and 7 at the Hamad ming and highlighting the impor- tain to late Spanish great Seve the inaugural EurAsia Cup in Aquatic Centre here. tance of this event for world class Ballesteros in 1997 and has played Malaysia earlier this year. Qatar will play host to the swimmers. in four Ryder Cups -- finishing on The flamboyant star, who won world’s best swimmers as they Directly ahead of the World the winning side twice. his 21st European title in May compete for World Championship Championships, Doha will The evergreen Spaniard, when he took the Spanish Open, glory. This year’s FINA World host the 3rd FINA Aquatics who is the oldest winner on the was full of praise for McGinley’s Swimming Championships is Convention, putting itself at the European Tour, now wants to step captaincy. already proving to be a must-see centre of the sport’s development. up and lead Europe’s finest golfers “Paul was a great captain. He event as more than 1,000 swim- The convention will run from to a fourth consecutive triumph in got very into each match. Being mers have already expressed their November 29 to December 1 and two years’ time. involved and helping him and the interest to compete — more than will provide a platform for indus- “I would love to be captain. rest of the guys was an honour any other World Championships try leaders and decision makers That is something that every for me.” in the past. to facilitate and support sustain- player who competes in the Ryder But the cigar-smoking golfer, The five days of thrilling com- able growth of aquatic sports Cup wants to do,” Jimenez told nicknamed “The Mechanic”, petition will see 46 medal events throughout the world. AFP in an interview before this wouldn’t be drawn on public with morning heats starting at Olympic champion Chad Le Clos of South Africa in action at the Hamad The convention will be hosted week’s Hong Kong Open. criticism of United States captain 9:30am and the finals starting at Aquatic Centre in Doha during the FINA Mastbank Swimming World Cup at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel here. The next edition of the bien- Tom Watson by America’s multi- 6pm. held in August. Le Clos will be back in Doha to compete in the 12th FINA The conference includes the nial team showpiece takes place major winner Phil Mickelson. Category A tickets start from World Swimming Championships. FINA Extraordinary Congress, at Hazeltine National in Chaska, “It’s easy to talk after the QR 20 for the morning heats a session to determine future Minnesota, and Jimenez sent a defeat happens,” said Jimenez, and QR 40 for the evening finals. Netherlands are also expected to already seen world records crum- innovations and rule changes message to selectors that he was bidding for a record fifth Hong Category B starts at QR 10 for compete. ble at Hamad Aquatic Centre in in the sport, and the 2nd FINA ready to take the reins. Kong Open title in the southern the morning heats and QR 20 for Australia’s D’Cruz, who had a the FINA Mastbank Swimming Gold Swimming Coaches Clinic, “I will put my name out there Chinese city this week. the finals. Doors will open at 8am stand out run during the FINA World Cup hosted here in August, a knowledge-sharing opportunity and hope the committee decides “Unfortunately for them we each morning for fans. Mastbank Swimming World Cup so we know what kind of perform- for top-level coaches. that it’s going to be myself,” he retained the trophy, but if they Previous victors at the FINA in Doha this August, said: “It’s ances the athletes are capable of Doha is also showing its said. Jimenez must convince a had won would people have had World Swimming Championships always good to get on the podium, here in Doha. Without a doubt commitment to the future of panel of five, including three the same criticisms? Always you include US Olympic gold med- but I want to be higher up it in this December’s world champi- swimming through the Youth previous European captains — can do things better but it can allist Ryan Lochte, who took December. I’m feeling quick onships will be another action- Programme, a five-day event McGinley, Jose Maria Olazabal also always be worse,” he added. home six gold medals at the last and I’ll be back for the World packed event that no one should where 350 elite young swimmers and Colin Montgomerie — that Jimenez is looking to become Championships in 2012. Championships, better than ever.” miss.” will be given the opportunity to he is the man for the job. the first player to win the Hong Olympic champion Chad le Speaking ahead of the compe- The buzz of the tournament experience the FINA Swimming The panel, which also includes Kong Open three years in a row, Clos of South Africa and multi- tition, Khalil Al Jaber, President is not just confined to the swim- World Championships first hand, England’s David Howell and Chief but he’ll face stiff competition ple world record holder Katinka of Qatar Swimming Association ming pool. The FINA Market gaining exposure to major inter- Executive of the European Tour from a star-studded field when Hosszu of Hungary are among the and CEO of Doha 2014, said: “This Street fun zone located just out- national events and familiaris- George O’Grady, is expected to the tournament gets under way top those athletes already looking year’s FINA World Swimming side Hamad Aquatic Centre will ing themselves with competition make its decision early next year. on Thursday. forward to a return to Doha. Championships is a must-attend ensure the ultimate family fun week format. Organised by Qatar Europe have won eight of the Golf hall of famer Ernie Els Roland Schoeman of South event. It is a once-in-a-lifetime day out with interactive activi- Olympic Committee and FINA, last ten Ryder Cups with vice- and Asia’s sole major champion Africa, Daniel Gyurta of Hungary, chance for sports fans, families ties for all ages. Stage perform- the Youth Programme will captains often going on to lead Y.E. Yang are also competing in Mireia Belmonte of Spain, and those new to swimming. It ances, appearances from Bahoor, bring together the swimmers of the team -- something Jimenez the $1.3 million co-sanctioned Marieke D’Cruz of Australia and is an opportunity to witness the the official mascot, an Arabian- tomorrow with the talent and thinks works in his favour, along European Tour and Asian Tour other key athletes from Germany, world’s best athletes compet- themed chill out food and bever- coaches of today. with the fact he still competes event which finishes Sunday. Italy, Russia, China, Japan and the ing at the highest level. We’ve age zone and even camel rides THE PENINSULA with the continent’s top players. AFP Saqlain says Ajmal Pakistan chief blasts Afridi over captaincy

KARACHI: Pakistan’s cricket (pictured) hit out at Afridi over should be the captain but although Pakistan captain for the World ready for bowling test chief yesterday blasted an “irre- the comments. his bowling has improved his bat- Cup 2015. sponsible” Shahid Afridi for cre- “Afridi’s statement was irre- ting hasn’t,” said Khan. “I have always backed him to KARACHI: Former Pakistan report that Ajmal has managed ating confusion around the team sponsible,” Khan said. “We are “It’s up to the selectors to judge the optimum whenever I have off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq to remodel his bowling action to captaincy and said the popular analysing his statement to decide and see does he (Afridi) deserve played under him, just as he had believes Saeed Ajmal has rec- within the permissible limits of big-hitting all-rounder could whether he has violated PCB’s a place in the team,” Khan said. when I had the honour to captain tified his action to permissible the ICC. He and Ajmal are both face disciplinary action. code of conduct for Afridi took 3-46 the Pakistan team,” Afridi was limits and is ready to undergo ready to go for the informal tests,” Afridi, who led Pakistan in the an action.” in Pakistan’s 93-run quoted as saying. a test to return to cricket, the Khan said. third and final one-day inter- Khan said Afridi’s defeat in the first “I have already had the pride country’s board said yesterday. “Once he clears the informal national against Australia after statement had cre- one-dayer in Sharjah, and honour to captain Pakistan The PCB will first send Ajmal, test we will than ask the ICC to regular captain Misbah-ul Haq ated unnecessary his first wickets several times. Trust me, it is no who was barred from bowling in test out Ajmal so that he can be withdrew because of poor batting doubt over the cap- in seven one-day bed of roses, and all of us who international cricket for an ille- cleared before the World Cup.” form, said a final decision should taincy for next year’s internationals. have captained Pakistan, includ- gal action, for an informal review, Ajmal, who has been Pakistan’s be made on who would lead the World Cup. Afridi, who has so ing Misbah, are fully aware of it. chairman Shaharyar Khan told leading wicket-taker in all for- team. “I have told eve- far played 384 one- “We get nothing more out of it reporters. mats for the last three years, was “Misbah or me, whoever is to ryone, from Misbah day internationals, than pride and honour; seldom do The board had hired Mushtaq first reported by match officials lead Pakistan in the World Cup to head coach Waqar has made only one we get bouquets but more often on a short-term contract to in August during the first test he should know it now,” Afridi Younis to chief selec- half century in the brickbats. help Ajmal correct his action, against Sri Lanka in Galle. said after Pakistan’s one-run tor and manager Moin Khan, that last 28 innings. “I have said this before, and I which breached the 15 degrees “Ajmal is vital to our chances in defeat which handed Australia a Misbah will lead Pakistan in the Later yesterday PCB issued a reiterate, that I shall continue to level of tolerance allowed by the the World Cup so we will follow all 3-0 series win in Abu Dhabi on World Cup,” said Khan. statement from Afridi, clarifying serve Pakistan cricket and fully International Cricket Council for the permitted routes to get him Sunday. The PCB chief also pulled the issue. support Misbah to the best of my bowlers to straighten their arm. cleared by the ICC,” Khan added. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Afridi up on his form. “Let me state at the very out- ability. This is my final statement “Saqlain has given a positive REUTERS chairman Shaharyar Khan “Now people are saying Afridi set, Misbah is the best choice as on the issue”. AFP Young players QCA honours Qatar Airways League champions need more DOHA: The Qatar Cricket cricket in Qatar. He also hoped seven wickets in two matches. Association, under the that the partnership between Five batsmen struck a century support: Wasim Presidency of M.A. Shahid, Qatar Airways and the QCA each in the Division A, including organised its annual Gala would prosper further in future, Mohammad Boota of Al Feroz KARACHI: Former cap- Dinner at Hotel Gulf Paradise leading to bigger growth of cricket who had league-high 125 against tain Wasim Akram yesterday and honoured the winners and at all levels. Bangladesh Club. Other century- blamed a lack of international stand-out performers of the QCA General Secretary makers were Awais (Asian Club), cricket and the absence of a Qatar Airways Cricket League Manzoor Ahmad said: “The QCA Noman (Qatari Diar), Tanveer system for developing young Championship. is always grateful to the Qatar (Asian Club) and Sanka (Al players for Pakistan’s disap- Qatar Airways, like the past Olympic Committee and to Hanzab Club). pointing defeats in recent years, supported the QCA committed sponsors like Qatar In the Division B, Ali of months. National League this season and Airways for their backing to Commercial Bank and Tariq Pakistan lost the final one-day many brilliant individual per- cricket. We’re on the right track Afridi of Khyber Club were the international against Australia formances marked the Division of growth and improvement. only to reach three-figure scores. in Abu Dhabi on Sunday to com- A, B and C matches. The Division “The past season has been good Janaka of Garvey Lions domi- plete a 3-0 rout, and the upcom- A title was won by Commercial for the game in Qatar. But we nated the bowling charts, claim- ing Test series in the United Bank, while Galfar Al Misnad and have to push harder to take the ing five or more wickets in a Arab Emirates looks likely to be HBK Club emerged the cham- sport to higher reaches. In the match twice. a tough proposition. pions in the Division B and C, Officials of the Qatar Cricket Association, Qatar Airways and Qatar next season, our targets would Zubair of Al Khor stole the “Australia were always respectively. Olympic Association pose with the winners and stand-out performers obviously be higher and it would batting honors in the Division C. favourites to win the one-day Ali Akbar Farabi, Sales of the Qatar Airways Cricket League Championship during the gala dinner be possible to achieve them only The Al Khor player twice ham- series,” Wasim said. “So don’t Manager of Qatar Airways, was hosted at Hotel Gulf Paradise in Doha. when we all work in unison,” he mered century, with 107 against blame the Pakistan team, because the Chief Guest at the function added. AKCC Katara being his best they are playing so much less and Eisa Ali E. Ghanem, rep- Jadoon, Head of Domestic Cricket Airways, congratulated the Hafiz Nadeem of Al Feroz knock. On six occasions, play- international cricket than other resenting the Qatar Olympic at QCA, Chaudhry Mukhtar champions of all the three divi- turned out to be an outstanding ers got five wickets each and countries.” Committee, was the Guest of Ahmad, Mohammad Akram, sions and said that Qatar Airways bowler in the Division A, grabbing they were: Suresh (Qatar Super “India is playing too much Honor. Syed Hassan Raza, Mohammad would continue to help the QCA 22 wickets. His big haul included Kings), Mujtaba (Al Rayyan), cricket and so is Sri Lanka, and Also present on the occasion Amjad Baig, Amnul Islam, in boosting the game. five wickets on three occa- Kamran (Mecton), Naushad they are performing well,” said were the QCA President, QCA Mohammad Asif Raza and QCA President Shahid sions. Awais of Asian Club and (MTC), Mugheesh (HBK) and Wasim, who also hit out at a lack General Secretary Manzoor Jamshaid Ahmad. expressed his deep gratitude to Shihabuddin of Bangladesh Club Abdul Rehman (Al Rayyan). of infrastructure and shortage of Ahmad, Gul Mohammad Khan The Sales Manager of Qatar Qatar Airways for supporting had the distinction of securing THE PENINSULA junior-level tours. AFP WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2014 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 25 Qatar Team heads to Florida for more F1 testing

ABU DHABI: Defending World race to defeat all competitors that intense and sometimes would last Champions, the Qatar Team, represent this fantastic world- for weeks as drivers and crews heads next week to Lakeland, wide series,” said Brendan. “We sorted out both engine manage- Florida in the USA hoping to are constantly raising the bar in ment and racing hulls for the put a “slam dunk” on the rest making our product better as we upcoming campaign. of the field of drivers as they live, sleep and eat F1 H2O racing The Qatar Team will carry The Qatar Team prepare for the third round of day after day and never loose the on that tradition in the upcom- will head to the 2014 UIM F1 H2O World desire to continue to win champi- ing week as they bring over their Lakeland, Florida Championship to be held from onships for QMSF (Qatar Marine three-time defending World next week as November 13 to 15 at their home Sports Federation) along with Champion Carella and their they prepare for circuit on Doha Bay in Doha. everyone who is a fan and believes runner-up in the championship the third round Headed by Engine Management in our product.” a year ago in Torrente with both of the 2014 UIM Director Brendan Power, who’s The teams upcoming testing drivers having won the last two F1 H2O World engineering has given the team site is oddly enough surrounded events in Doha dating back to last Championship four world titles in the last six with historic significance as it season. to be held from years, along with his two world is less than 20 kilometers (12 “I’m really excited about the renowned drivers, Italian Alex miles) away from the old OMC test,” said Shaun. “For me, it’s an November 13 to Carella and fellow Floridian headquarters which in its heyday easy drive, less than two hours 15. Shaun Torrente, will be on hand was the center of the operation from my house and I know Alex for intensive test sessions begin- of UIM F1 racing center in the is excited about coming to Florida ning on October 25 at a secret 1980’s. to continue to make our package location outside Lakeland, This was back in that era when even tougher on the competi- Florida. V-8 power plants were the norm tion as we hit final stretch of the Joining the testing will be long- and World Champion and future season.” time crew chief Atillio Donzelli of Hall-of-Famers such as Renato For the 29 year-old Italian who even more worthwhile. I can’t “slam dunk” of winning both the always dangerously talented Team Como, Italy and propeller devel- Molinari and Cees Van der Velden is fresh off his 10th career vic- wait to get to the States and the team and drivers championships Abu Dhabi camp ready to make a oper David DeWald of Reading, were common visitors to the tory in his fifth season of F1 H2O weather should be perfect for our for this year. splash at their home races coming Pennsylvania, who together bring area for the all important winter racing, “Yeah, it’s a long trip to test days as well.” Their competition is intense up in November and December. over 60 years of experience to the testing before the start of a new test, but believe me, it’s going to Knowing that their home race with Philippe Chiappe of the CTIC The Qatar Team is looking to test as the organisation looks to season. be worth every flight hour to get will be a key event on the 2014 China Team still in the hunt and a take the wind out of the sails of once again win the team and driv- Lake Hamilton, which is just there,” stated Alex. “We’ve got calendar, the Qatar Team is “pull- big surprise on the way along with the competition one step at a time ers titles in 2014. southwest and less than an hours such a professional organisation ing out all the stops” in order two-time World Champion Sami and next week in Florida will be “We are in a relentless fight drive from Orlando, became the and combined with the history for them to remain dominant in Selio and his Mad Croc organisa- their way of saying, “catch us if year after year and race after center of F1 racing as testing was around this place will make it their constant pursuit for another tion ready for a rebound and the you can”. THE PENINSULA

Bianchi faces ‘challenging’ Qatar’s Al Kuwari among outlook: Marussia

TOKYO: Formula One driver favourites at Abu Dhabi race Jules Bianchi faces a “chal- lenging” struggle because of the extent of the brain inju- Qatari driver expected to put up a good show as rally starts tomorrow ries he suffered in a crash at the Japanese Grand Prix, his Marussia team said. ABU DHABI: In collaboration Middle East Rally Championship The 25-year-old Frenchman with Abu Dhabi Racing, Yas calendar. remains in a “criticial but stable” Motor Racing Club Abu Dhabi Al Qassimi came into the spot- condition in hospital in Yokkaichi, Rally will start tomorrow, at light in 2002 when he won the the team said in a statement Yas Marina Circuit with a spec- Group N title in the Middle East which it said was released at the tator stage. Rally Championship. request of Bianchi’s family. The Rally will be a highly com- Ever since then Sheikh “The past nine days have been petitive event featuring some of Khalid has gone from strength extremely difficult for Jules and the top drivers from UAE, Qatar to strength, currently second in his family,” said the statement. and Lebanon. the MERC table he is also par- “As a consequence of the acci- Sheikh Khalid bin Faisal Al ticipating in a selected World dent at Suzuka, a number of Qassimi and his co-driver Chris Rally Championship rounds with medical challenges have needed Patterson in their DS3 RRC Citroen Total Abu Dhabi World to be overcome and the situation were one of the first to register Rally Team. remains challenging due to the for the event and are one of the Sheikh Abdullah bin Faisal Al diffuse axonal traumatic brain hot favourites to clinch the Abu Qassimi, Sheikh Khalid’s elder injury Jules has sustained.” Dhabi Rally title. brother, along with his co-driver Bianchi’s car hurtled into a Sheikh Khalid, the Chairman Steve Lancaster has also con- recovery vehicle on the rain- of Abu Dhabi Racing, has also firmed his participation in the drenched circuit on October 5 ensured that the Abu Dhabi Ford Fiesta RRC. and has since been at the ICU of Racing youth drivers Mohamed Sheikh Abdullah will be a seri- in Yokkaichi. Al Motawaa, Mohammed Al ous contender for the AD Rally “The Bianchi family continue Sahlawi, Mansoor Belhelei, Saeed title having won the UAE title in to be comforted by the thoughts Bintouq, and Juma Al Falasi will 1993, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2008, and and prayers of Jules’ many fans be participating in the 2WD 2010. He also won the MERC and the motor sport community. Citroen DS3 R3. Group N title in 1998, 2000, and “In particular, the many dem- Al Qassimi said that the Abu 2003. Qatar’s rally driver Abdulaziz Al Kuwari will be among the title contenders at the Abu Dhabi Rally starting tomorrow. onstrations of support and affec- Dhabi Rally would enhance the Abu Dhabi rally is expected tion during the course of the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi to see hot competition from an asphalt stage (3.51Km) at Yas of the competition on the first were of enormous comfort to the Qatari champ Abdulaziz Al Marina Circuit tomorrow, to be day. The second day, (Friday) will Jules’ parents and the relatives UAE’s Sheikh Kuwari who had a two-year win- held after the ceremonial open- consist of eight special stages that and friends also present at the Abdullah Al ning streak in the Qatar National ing of the rally at 0:800pm sharp. will be held on gravel roads. hospital,” added the statement. Qassimi, one Rally between 2010 and 2012. The spectator stage to be held The first stage is Ghantoot Bianchi’s parents Philippe and of the hot Al Kuwari had a success- on the North Handling Circuit (18.7 km), the second is Al Jarf Christine are carrying out a bed- favourites to ful last year in the World Rally at Yas, the most advanced and 20.55 km, the third stage is Al side vigil at the hospital. win the Abu Competition (WRC2), winning in sophisticated Formula One circuit Maha 12.7 kilometers, and then “There are times when I look at Dhabi Rallly Argentina, Mexico, and Australia in the world, where each driver Al Taweelah stage 21.1 km. Jules lying there in bed, without a in action in and reaching the podium in sec- will have two attempts at record- The competitors will go back to scratch, I have to give him a peck this recent file ond place in Rally Italia Sardegna ing his fastest time. Service Park at the Rally head- on the cheek and say, ‘Come on photo. and third place in Rally Greece in Access to the stands will be free quarters at Yas Marina Circuit, get up, what are you doing lying WRC2 class. of charge and it is anticipated that after the first loop and then there?,” Philippe Bianchi told La Abu Dhabi Rally 2014 consists large numbers of the public will resume with the 2nd loop at the Gazzetta dello Sport in an inter- of nine stages kicking off with show up for the exhibition phase same stages. THE PENINSULA view published yesterday. AFP Mercedes braced for tough finale

LONDON: Mercedes are there remained “an invisible little three weeks’ time. The one thing wins?’. There’s no point thinking almost ready to let Lewis leash” restraining them. Mercedes do not want is to go to those things. “I honestly think Hamilton and Nico Rosberg While there is no question in Abu Dhabi with Ricciardo still in that’s the wrong way to look at off the leash now that the title- anyone’s mind that Hamilton or with a shout and double points – it. It’s like looking at a glass that’s chasing pair have secured the Rosberg will be crowned cham- 50 for the winner – available for either half empty or half full. team’s first Formula One con- pion at the end of the season, the first time. That’s just the wrong approach.” structors’ world championship. there is still the slimmest of The twist in the tail means The 2008 world champion’s Almost, but not quite. chances that Red Bull’s Daniel Hamilton can take nothing for triumph in Sochi made him only “If you look at the points, we Ricciardo could do it. granted, despite having won more the fourth driver – after Michael have made a massive step towards The Australian is 92 points than twice as many races as his Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel and the drivers’ title,” said Mercedes behind Hamilton and 75 adrift of team-mate. He said he would just his compatriot Nigel Mansell – to motorsport head Toto Wolff after Rosberg with 100 remaining to be focus on trying to win as always. win nine races in a single season. the team’s ninth one-two and 13th won from the last three races. No “Whatever will be, will be,” he Rosberg has won four so far, win of the season in Sunday’s other driver is in contention. told reporters on Sunday night. Ricciardo three. Yet the Briton inaugural Russian Grand Prix. Ricciardo is the only man other “For me, it’s important not to put is still only 17 points clear of the “So we could be coming into a than the Mercedes drivers to have any negative energy or concern German who has everything to situation which everybody would won this season but he would still out there, and there’s no need play for. love of course, and it’s safe to let need three more victories to have to be concerned because I’ve the It is not beyond realms of pos- them race in the way they want any chance and even then it would utmost belief in this team and the sibility for Hamilton to win 11 to race.” require the Silver Arrows to draw car, and I’m in the best form of races this season and still end up Mercedes Formula One drivers Nico Rosberg (left) of Germany and Lewis Wolff said that for the time an unthinkable blank. my life. without title if Rosberg finishes Hamilton of Britain attend a publicity event to unveil watches that they being, until it was mathemati- Realistically, his chances are “There’s no point thinking second in next two and then wins co-designed in Singapore, in this last month’s file photo. One from the cally certain that the Mercedes likely to be snuffed out at the ‘What if this happens or that in Abu Dhabi with Hamilton suf- duo appears certain to be crowned this year’s champion. drivers could not be overtaken, next race in Austin, Texas, in happens, or what happens if he fering retirement. REUTERS WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2014 26 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Gignac stars as France outclass Armenia 3-0 Benzema’s replacement scores and sets up goals in win

YEREVAN: Andre-Pierre Gignac marked his first start for France in more than four years with a goal and two assists as the Euro 2016 hosts eased to a 3-0 friendly win in Armenia yesterday. Gignac set up goals for Loic Remy and substitute Antoine Griezmann either side of con- verting a second-half penalty in Yerevan as Didier Deschamps’ side followed up their 2-1 friendly win over Portugal at the weekend with a comfortable victory. Deschamps made eight changes to his starting line-up from that win on Saturday, with goalkeeper Steve Mandanda, Raphael Varane and Blaise Matuidi the only play- ers to keep their places. Qatar U-19 players celebrate their goal against Oman in their Group D Karim Benzema, who had match of the AFC U-19 Championship in Yangon, yesterday. picked up a knock against Portugal, was dropped to the bench to allow Marseille striker Gignac, the leading scorer in Al Sadi takes Qatar Ligue 1, to start for Les Bleus for the first time since the 2-1 defeat France’s Andre Pierre Gignac (left) challenges Armenia’s defender Taron Voskanyan during a friendly football to South Africa in the last match match at the Republican Stadium in Yerevan yesterday. into AFC U-19 quarters of their disastrous 2010 World Cup campaign. YANGON: A brace from Al Abdulrahman threaded the Winning his 19th cap, Gignac he was left with just the ‘keeper When substitute Paul Pogba’s before the latter’s long through Ahmed Al Sadi saw Qatar ball through three Oman defend- needed just eight minutes to make to beat six yards from goal, but weaving run into the area ball was picked up by Griezmann, sail through to the AFC U-19 ers and found Ali, who slid his his presence felt, controlling a the veteran Roman Berezovski was ended unceremoniously who rounded replacement ‘keeper Championship quarter-finals shot wide of the left upright. long diagonal ball from Jeremy got down well to save. by Varazdat Haroyan, Gignac Gevorg Kasparov to complete the as the winners of Group D Oman’s only chance of the half Mathieu and crossing from the Nevertheless, against an stepped up to send Berezovski win. with a 2-0 win over Oman at came one minute from the inter- right side of the box for Chelsea Armenia side deprived of Borussia the wrong way from the spot and France are next in friendly Thuwunna Youth Training val when Hatem Al Rushadi put forward Remy to tap in at the Dortmund’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan score his first international goal action in November, when they Centre Stadium yesterday as the ball well wide of the far post back post. and several other leading players in exactly five years since netting play Albania and Sweden, while 2012 finalists Iraq crashed out despite finding himself with time The 28-year-old almost got due to injury, the chances kept in a 3-1 defeat of Austria. Armenia, who are yet to win in in Nay Pyi Taw, losing 2-1 to and space in the box. his name on the scoresheet eight coming for the visitors in the Remy and Gignac both had Euro 2016 qualifying Group I, go DPR Korea. But the second period did minutes before the interval when second half. opportunities to add to the lead to Portugal next month. AFP Having scored the equaliser bring forth the game’s goals, against Iraq in their 1-1 draw on though, as Qatar pushed to Match day Two, Al Sadi was once ensure qualification as group Norwegian more the catalyst for Qatar’s fine leaders. Liverpool defend approach display, and after winning and And it was on the 58th minute converting a penalty to give his that they broke the deadlock, as teen makes side the lead two minutes shy of Al Sadi ran through a number the hour-mark, he was on tar- of defenders only to be brought after England disagreements get again less than 10 minutes down in the box by Maadh Al Euro football later for his tournament-leading Khaldi. LONDON: A member of fourth goal of the competition. Al Sadi dusted himself off Liverpool’s coaching staff history The result means Qatar will before stepping up the mark and, defended the club’s approach to now face Group C runners-up seeing the keeper move early to player recovery yesterday fol- China on Friday to compete for his right, placed the ball casually lowing disagreements between OSLO: Norway’s Martin a place in the semi-finals, while to Al Shiyadi’s left. manager Brendan Rodgers Oedegaard made European DPR Korea will face Group C The midfielder’s second came and England head coach Roy football history on Monday in winners and East Asian rivals just six minutes later as an Hodgson. becoming the first player under Japan. Abdullah Al Ahrak corner found Hodgson has queried Rodgers’s the age of 16 to play in a Euro “Obviously it was a final for all Al Sadi arriving beyond the far claim that speedy players such as Championship qualifier. four teams today, with us all hav- post to head the ball into the net Liverpool pair Daniel Sturridge Aged 15 years and 300 days, ing a chance to qualify and my for goal. and Raheem Sterling require Oedegaard came on as a second players looked a little nervous at Oman found it difficult to two days to fully recover after half substitute after 64 minutes in the beginning,” said Qatar coach find a way back into the game matches. the 2-1 win over Bulgaria. Felix Sanchez. from there, the only real oppor- Hodgson claims there is little “I was a bag of nerves when I “In the second half we played tunity falling to Al Khaldi, who “medical evidence” to support the came on, but with the welcome I well, especially at the start of the in a crowded box, failed with his strategy, but Liverpool first-team got from the crowd I just had to 45, and we did what we needed attempted bicycle kick from a coach Mike Marsh says the club smile and get on with it,” he told to do. corner, with the defeat confirm- will not alter their approach. the Verdens Gang newspaper. “The weather here was a bit ing their elimination from the “With England there has been “I think it went well and we hotter and our legs aren’t as tournament and Qatar’s advance. a lot of discussion recently. We came away with three points - fresh as they were at the start “It has been a long time since don’t really change,” Marsh told that’s the most important thing,” of the tournament, but my play- we have been to these finals and the Liverpool website. he added. ers responded well and made a today we entered our last group “Our fitness programmes have Oedegaard plays his club foot- great effort.” game with a chance of qualifica- been well documented. We try to England’s coach Roy Hodgson smiles as he speaks during a news ball in midfield for Stroemsgodset Playing their third game in tion for the quarter-finals,” said recover the players as best we can conference after their Euro 2016 qualifying match against Estonia at the in the Norwegian top flight. five days, both teams looked to Oman coach Rasheed Al Yafai. to prepare for the games. A. Le Coq Arena in Tallinn, in this October 12 file photo. Previously the youngest player conserve their first half energy “But the team had a momen- “We have a couple of days’ to turn out in a Euro qualifier was on a hot and humid afternoon tary lack of concentration that recovery after the game and we Sigurdur Jonssson of Iceland who in Yangon. led to the penalty and after the work with the group that don’t smaller groups and get players’ bench after reportedly complain- was 16 years and 251 days when Qatar had the half’s first second goal the game was fin- start (the previous match) and feedback in different ways.” ing of fatigue. he represented his country at opportunity in the 20th minute, ished because it was always going we build up to the next game, and Sturridge has not played since Sturridge could return for that level. when Almoez Ali ran down to be difficult to comeback,” said once one game finishes, we try to sustaining a thigh strain on Liverpool’s trip to Queens Park The cap against Bulgaria was the left, reached the box and the coach. “We fought hard but recover as soon as possible. international duty last month, Rangers on Sunday, which not the first for Oedegaard as unleashed a powerful shot Qatar are one of better prepared “We try different ways. We do while Sterling started England’s marks the start of a run of seven he played against the United for Oman goalkeeper Alaa Al teams at the event, they are very quite a lot of analysis with the 1-0 Euro 2016 qualifying win in matches in 21 days for the Anfield Arab Emirates in a friendly in Shiyadi to make a strong save. well organised and that shows players, so we break them up into Estonia at the weekend on the club. AFP Stavanger on August 27. AFP The second chance came on in their style of play,” Al Yafai the half hour as on the run Fahad added. THE PENINSULA Flower gets six-month ban for Grand Final attack

LONDON: Wigan’s Ben WiganWarriorsRL banned and Sean Long. Wigan general Flower, the first player to be Flower has been banned for six until April 14 2015 after being manager Kris Radlinski said that sent off in a Super League Grand months over his shocking Super found guilty of Grade F violent Flower would not appeal against Final, apologised for his actions League Grand Final attack on and aggressive punching v @ the RFL’s verdict. in a statement released by Wigan Wigan Warriors’ St Helens’ Lance Hohaia, the Saints1890,” the RFL said in a New Zealand international on Sunday, saying he was “devas- prop Ben Rugby Football League (RFL) posting on its official Twitter Hohaiha, 31, had earlier accepted tated” about what he had done. Flower leaves announced yesterday. page. a one-match suspension after During Tuesday’s hearing, a disciplinary Hohaia struck Flower with his Flower will miss 13 matches, submitting an early-guilty plea Radlinski read out a statement hearing at the forearm in the second minute of including two pre-season trials, to a less serious Grade B charge. in which he apologised on Flower’s headquarters Saturday’s match at Old Trafford Wigan’s World Club Challenge Flower could now face criminal behalf. of the Rugby and the Wales forward retaliated meeting with Brisbane Broncos proceedings after St Helens chief “Wigan Warriors would like to Football by punching him to the ground on February 21, and the first 10 executive Mike Rush revealed go on record in saying that the League and then striking him in the face games of the 2015 Super League that he had spoken to police about RFL disciplinary committee han- in Leeds, as he lay on his back. campaign. the incident, which overshadowed dled a very difficult situation with Northern Flower, 26, admitted to a Grade It is the second-longest ban of his club’s 14-6 victory. professionalism and integrity,” F offence at an RFL disciplinary the Super League era, after the “I can confirm I have spoken to he said. “We fully support their England tribunal in Leeds and will not be seven-month suspension handed the police, but we will allow the assessment of Saturday night’s yesterday. able to play competitive rugby to the late former Wigan hooker RFL to carry out their due proc- incident involving our player, again until April next year. Terry Newton in 2005 for assaults ess before making any further Ben Flower. We will be making “Ben Flower of @ on St Helens pair Lee Gilmour comment,” Rush said. no appeal.” AFP WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2014 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 27 Ailing Neymar scores all four as Brazil rout Japan Brazilian skipper takes his impressive tally to 40 goals in 58 matches Uruguayan football player Luis Suarez (centre) poses for a picture SINGAPORE: Neymar with an Omani fan following a shrugged off a cold to score all training session on Sunday at the four goals in a sumptuous display Buraimi Sports Stadium in Oman. as five-time world champions Brazil routed an under-strength Japan 4-0 in a friendly yester- day to maintain Dunga’s perfect ‘Clasico’ start since returning as coach. The Brazilian skipper took his impressive tally to 40 goals in 58 comeback matches after his strikes against the shabby Asian champions on a patchy National Stadium pitch is fate, says deemed “far short of interna- tional standards” by Singapore’s Suarez Football Association. Neymar had no problems with BARCELONA: Luis Suarez is the poor surface, however, as the likely to play his first competi- Barcelona striker entertained tive game for Barcelona in La the 51,577 crowd with flicks and Liga’s “Clasico” against Real tricks around his cool finishes in Madrid later this month and he a display fitting of the famous yel- says it is no coincidence his bit- low number 10 jersey. ing ban expires the day before Brazilian great Pele was a pre- one of the biggest fixtures in vious wearer of the shirt and world soccer. is the country’s record scorer FIFA sidelined the contro- with 77 goals, but the 22-year- versial Uruguay striker for four old Neymar is sure to better the months and banned him for nine mark if he continues to deliver competitive internationals after such high-calibre displays. he bit Italy defender Giorgio “We have told him he still Chiellini at the World Cup finals has a lot of areas where he can in Brazil. improve,” Dunga told reporters The ban ends on October 24, after making it four wins out of meaning Suarez, who had already four with no goals conceded since been sanctioned twice for biting returning in July. opponents and once when he “Now that he is captain he has was accused of racially abusing more responsibility and status in Brazil’s Neymar (left) takes a free-kick against Japan during a friendly match at the National Stadium in Singapore yesterday. Manchester United defender the Brazil team, he has responded Patrice Evra, could run out at well but still looks like he is play- had been lethargic after the heavy greater impact, with replacement Aguirre. Dunga, criticised at the bar by Kawashima. Japan, the Bernabeu the following day ing with his friends, yet we still travel schedule and Saturday’s 2-0 Philippe Coutinho slipping a ball home for being too negative before though, failed to clear and when if selected by Barca coach Luis want to see him play even better.” win over Argentina in Beijing, to through Japan’s porous backline his first stint ended in 2010, has a shot came back in from the left Enrique. Neymar rattled the post with a slow the tempo against the Asian to Neymar, who slotted home a had no such issues as he continues the goalkeeper could only palm “You know, I’m the kind of per- free kick just before opening the champions, who were missing the second in the 48th minute. to fix up a battered team humili- the ball straight to Neymar who son who believes that things hap- scoring in the 18th minute when injured Shinji Kagawa and opted The hard-working Shinji ated 7-1 in this year’s World Cup swept it home. pen for a reason,” Suarez said in he rounded Japan goalkeeper Eiji to start with Keisuke Honda and Okazaki almost pulled one back semi-final by Germany. Kaka then turned provider as an interview published on Barca’s Kawashima and lashed the ball Yuto Nagatomo on the bench. but he rattled the post from a He brought on Robinho and he swung over a cross from the website (www.fcbarcelona.es) on into an empty net after being put Honda came on at the start narrow angle in a brief highlight Kaka, who almost scored with his left and Neymar leapt highest to Tuesday. clear by Diego Tardelli. of the second period but it was for a team still struggling to adapt first touch but the forward’s 77th- head home in the 81st minute. “Out of all 19 teams in the The goal allowed Brazil, who the Brazilian bench who had a to their new Mexican coach Javier minute header was pushed on to REUTERS league, it’s precisely against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu that I’ll make my comeback,” added the 27-year-old. “There must be a Messi brace as Argentina put seven past Hong Kong reason.” Suarez has been training hard HONG KONG: Lionel Messi against arch-rivals Brazil in to head in a precise cross from with his new team mates to make scored twice after coming off Beijing, coach Gerardo Martino Leonel Vangioni to make it 2-0. sure he is ready for action when the bench as an experimental left Messi, Angel di Maria, Sergio A left-footed drive from Gaitan the ban expires and he does not Argentina side destroyed Hong Aguero, Javier Mascherano and made it three just before the appear to have lost his instinct Kong 7-0 in an international Marcos Rojo on the bench against break. for goal. friendly mismatch yesterday. FIFA’s 164th-ranked team in a In the 54th minute, Banega’s He netted a double for Uruguay Argentina fielded a completely match staged to celebrate the defence-splitting pass found in a 3-0 friendly win over Oman different line-up from the one centenary of the Hong Kong Gaitan, who passed square on Monday, his second appearance which lost to Brazil last week Football Association. for Higuain to tap in his second for the South Americans on their but the World Cup finalists still Argentina goalkeeper Nahuel goal. tour of the Middle East after he waltzed to a facile triumph. Guzman and his second-half Messi, whose every touch was played in Friday’s 1-1 draw with The home crowd, some dressed replacement Agustin Marchesin applauded by the half-full sta- Saudi Arabia. in Argentina jerseys at the Hong barely had a touch of the ball dium, did not have to wait long Suarez will join Lionel Messi Kong Stadium, saved their loudest between them as the visitors after coming on as he played a and Neymar in a formidable cheers for the arrival of substitute utterly dominated. one-two with Gaitan and finished Barca attack and he said he was Messi, who came on after an hour Hong Kong frustrated efortlessly in the 66th minute. “hungry” to help the club return to score twice and make another Argentina initially as the world’s Six minutes later, the Barcelona to winning ways after they failed goal. number two side pressed hard for maestro returned the favour for to win major silverware last With so many of his team mates an opening goal but a defensive Gaitan to score his second before season. absent, Napoli striker Gonzalo error in the 19th minute opened Martino, having had the chance to “All I can say is that I have Higuain took the onus on himself the floodgates. look at his fringe players, added to arrived with the desire to be a to entertain the crowd by terror- Hong Kong goalkeeper Yapp Hong Kong’s woes by sending on success at Barca that I am hungry ising the Hong Kong defence and Hung Fai spilled Gaitan’s shot Di Maria and Mascherano. to win titles,” Suarez said. scoring a goal either side of the from inside the box and the Argentina continued to create “I have the chance to play interval. botched clearance reached an a flurry of chances before Messi, for the team that I have always Benfica’s Nicolas Gaitan also unmarked Banega, who calmly who had missed a penalty against wanted to play for and it’s a Argentina’s Lionel Messi signs an autograph for a fan who invaded the netted twice after Ever Banega converted. Brazil on Saturday, cut in from chance I intend to make the most pitch during their international friendly match against Hong Kong in Hong had opened the scoring for Higuain, denied by a flying save the right and sent his left foot of. I want to show the fans that I Kong yesterday. Argentina. from Yapp 10 minutes later, had shot past Yapp. It was his 44th want to be a success at Barca and Following Saturday’s 2-0 loss to wait until the 42nd minute goal for his country. REUTERS to help my team mates as much as I can.” Suarez said he had found it dif- ficult to admit to his attack on Costa Rica expose South Korea’s poor defending Chiellini and it had taken him a few days before he was able to SEOUL: South Korea’s defen- Costa Ricans, who shocked Italy half South Korea’s defence gifted “face the truth”. sive failings were laid bare for and Uruguay to top their group the ball to the opposition and “Those were days when I new coach Uli Stielike yesterday in Brazil. failed to clear the danger when didn’t want to know about it. I as they conceded two soft goals South Korea followed his plans they had the chance. David just wanted to be with my wife to Costa Rica in a 3-1 friendly to the letter and looked the more Ramirez took possession inside and children, who supported me defeat in Seoul. comfortable early on, but fell the box and crossed low to Borges, through that time. Former Germany international behind against the run of play who scored his second at the near “I didn’t want to listen to any- Stielike was hired in September when Celso Borges fired home in post with a cute backheel. body, or speak to anybody. I didn’t to replace Hong Myung-bo, who the 38th minute after a perfect Costa Rica made the game want to accept it.” resigned following Korea’s woe- cushioned header from Bryan safe with just over 10 minutes He admitted he had made ful World Cup campaign in Brazil Ruiz. left when Korean goalkeeper mistakes but said he had been where they failed to win a game The Koreans almost pulled Kim Seung-gyu flapped at wrongly accused of racism over and exited the tournament at the level five minutes later when Ruiz’s flighted corner and Oscar the Evra incident. first hurdle. Ki Sung-yueng’s low whipped Duarte stole in to nod the ball “I was accused without evi- Although the 59-year-old has cross made it all the way across home. dence and that’s what grieved me injected a much-needed dose of the box to Kim Min-woo, who South Korea pressed hard the most,” he said. confidence, and allied fresh ideas smashed his shot off the face of to find a way back and had the “The others were actions to new faces, the Koreans were the crossbar. ball in the net in stoppage time when it was me who did wrong. I once again guilty of the kind of But Korea did equalise just but Ki’s effort was ruled out for accepted that and asked for for- schoolboy defending that cost before halftime when Nam Tae- offside. giveness but the racism thing, them dear at the World Cup. hee’s one touch pass released South Korea travel to the when I was accused without evi- After an impressive 2-0 win Son Heung-min in the box and Middle East next month for dence, that did upset me.” over Paraguay on Friday in his his cross was bundled home from matches against Iran and Jordan Barca are two points clear of first full game in charge, Stielike close range by veteran striker Lee as they gear up for January’s Costa Rica’s Bryan Ruiz (right) challenges South Korea’s Jang Hyun-Soo Valencia at the top of La Liga had emphasised the importance Dong-gook. 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BY ARMSTRONG VAS the defensive shackles. Abdulaziz Khalfan Ibrahim Hatem tried the long route with- DOHA: A goal from experienced scores the winning out success and so did Hassan Al campaigner Khalfan Ibrahim goal against Haidous. helped Qatar register a stun- Australia yesterday. Australia tried to step up ning 1-0 win over Australia in a things up in the second half forc- friendly match here yesterday. ing a couple of succession of cor- The fleet-footed striker netted ners but failed to get past the last the match-winner in the 62nd line of Qatar defense. minute against the Socceroos, Qatar, egged on by drum-play- who are preparing for the AFC ing fans, breached the Australian Asian Cup which begins on home defense with a combined move soil in January. Wilkinson provided the defen- York Red Bulls man to power an orchestrated by Sebastian Soria This was the second Middle sive shield while Jedinak was the uncharacteristically weak effort and Haidous. East friendly for the men in green fulcrum of most of the Australian harmlessly into the turf. Soria, operating on the left, set and gold in five days. On Friday attacks. Thereafter, the visitors saw up Haidous with a cross and the they drew goalless against UAE. Veteran Mark Bresciano, who more of the ball but had to wait last named essayed a gentle pass At Lekhwiya Stadium, the plays for Al Gharafa in the Qatar until the 24th minute to create through the heart of the Australia Socceroos, playing their 500th Stars League, made a return to another goal-scoring opportunity. defense for Khalfan to side step international match, dominated the playing eleven and so did Cahill, the livewire of the the advancing keeper and coolly play in the first half but were James Troisi and Tim Cahill up Australian attacks, won an aer- guide the ball to the back of the unable to breach the opposition’s front. ial challenge inside the area and net. defence and ended up conceding a It didn’t take long for Australia set up an unmarked Troisi, who Australia had a chance to draw goal much against the run of play. to test the host’s defence. Two delayed a bit and gave goalkeeper level in the 68th minute. Cahill, Australia coach Ange minutes into the match, the Qassem Burhan a chance to nar- beat his marker in the area, Postecoglou made eight changes well-established partnership of row the angle. In the end, Troisi’s but ended up firing a low strike to the starting XI that took the Bresciano and Cahil were in the shot was blocked by the keeper straight at Burhan. field in the UAE. Centre-back thick of the action. and he was unsuccessful in con- Thereon Australia pressed Qatar’s Khalfan Ibrahim (centre) celebrates with team-mates Sebastian Alex Wilkinson, captain Mile The Al Gharafa man, deployed verting the rebound. the panic buttons but lacked the Soria (left) and Abdulaziz Hatem after scoring a goal during a friendly Jedinak and forward Robbie slightly ahead of holder Jedina, Qatar on the other hand came momentum to make deep inroads against Australia at the Lekhwiya Stadium in Doha yesterday. Kruse were the troika who were picked out Cahill unmarked at with the occasional attacks and handing the hosts a surprising PICTURES: BAHER AMIN retained from the last match. the back post, only for the New tried a few long rangers to break win. THE PENINSULA