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Sheikh Jassim graces Marmi festival for falcons award ceremony

HH Sheikh Jassim Qatar reiterates bin Hamad al Thani, the Personal Repre- sentative of HH the Amir, attended the award ceremony of Al Mazayen com- firm support for petition for falcons after the conclusion of the 11th Marmi Falconry Festival on Saturday. HE Sheikh Palestinian issue Joaan bin Hamad al Thani, the spon- sor of the festival, Doha supports all efforts to restore rights of Palestinians: Muraikhi crowned the winners of the Al Mazayen QNA central issue of the Arabs. The Competition, which Cairo situation necessitates collec- had more than 60 tive action to formulate Arab participants. (QNA) Qatar has reiterated its firm positions capable of carrying stand on the Palestinian issue. out responsibilities on the Pal- Qatar’s position, which is also estinian question. the Arab position, is commit- He said the desire to ted to establishing the peace achieve peace represents the process on a comprehensive, aspiration of the people. There just and lasting settlement is no doubt that the absence of based on international legiti- a just and comprehensive so- macy that protects the legiti- lution to the Palestinian issue mate rights of the Palestinian and the Arab-Israeli conflict Focused execution people. constitutes a grave threat to QA to suspend flights to The right to self-determi- international peace and secu- of five-year plan nation, the establishment of rity. helped CB achieve an independent state on the He added that the foun- China from February 3 borders of June 4, 1967, with HE Sultan bin Saad al Muraikhi. dations of the solution are record profit: GCEO its capital in East Jerusalem, clear and had been expressed and the return of refugees in emergency ministerial meet- in the best way by the Arab Tribune News Network Satyendra Pathak accordance with international ing at the headquarters of the peace initiative, which pro- Doha Doha resolutions and the terms of Arab League. vides a framework for nego- reference of the peace process Muraikhi called on the tiations. Qatar Airways (QA) has de- Focused execution of are foremost to protecting the Palestinian people to remain The success of any existing cided to suspend flights to Commercial Bank’s five- rights of the Palestinian peo- united, prioritise their key or future initiative to resolve mainland China from Mon- year plan helped the bank ple. The principle of two-state interests and achieve national this conflict that has lasted day (February 3) until further achieve the highest net solution is the key to finding a reconciliation, in a way that for more than seven decades notice due to significant op- profit in its history in 2019, just solution to the Palestinian achieves cohesion and unity of remains dependent on the erational challenges caused by the bank’s top executive cause. the Palestinian people in their involvement of the two main entry restrictions imposed by has said. “Qatar will spare no efforts struggle to obtain all their le- parties of the conflict in seri- several countries. The Commercial Bank to support the Palestinians gitimate rights. ous and direct negotiations An ongoing review of oper- Group has reported a 21 and to restore their legitimate He said that the emer- based on international resolu- ations will be conducted weekly percent year-on-year jump and complete rights,” HE gency Arab League meeting tions and a specific timetable with the intention to reinstate in net profit to QR2.02 bil- Sultan bin Saad al Muraikhi, was held under extraordinary to end the Israeli occupation the flights as soon as the restric- lion in 2019, highest in the Minister of State for Foreign conditions in the history of the of all Palestinian and Arab tions are lifted. bank’s history of 45 years. Affairs, said in a speech at the Palestinian issue, which is the lands, he noted. “As many Qatar Airways “Commercial Bank’s net crew members have recently We have been placed in a challenging profit in 2019 is the highest travelled to mainland China, since 1974 when the bank these restrictions prevent the operational situation where the airline cannot was incorporated as Qatar’s airline from scheduling crew continue with its global operations as a result first private sector bank. The on certain routes, limiting our of these restrictions on anyone who has visited China. strong execution of our five- Necessary measures in place to prevent ability to maintain scheduled year plan has reflected in the operations elsewhere. As a — Akbar al Baker, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive strong profit,” Commercial coronavirus from entering Qatar: Official result, the airline has no al- Bank Group Chief Executive ternative but to unfortunately Officer JosephA braham Tribune News Network al Bayyat, Head of the Vaccinations Depart- suspend its flights to mainland where the airline cannot con- to China, would be limited to said. Net interest income for Doha ment at MoPH, said in a video broadcast by China from February 3,” Qatar tinue with its global operations operate on certain flights, re- the group rose 19 percent to Hamad Medical Corporation on its official Airways said on Saturday. as a result of these restrictions on ducing our operational effec- QR2.96 billion in 2019 and The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) Twitter account. Qatar Airways Group Chief anyone who has visited China.” tiveness. We will immediately net interest margin improved has taken all necessary measures “We assure all citizens and Executive Akbar al Baker said, “If we continue operations, resume our operations to China to 2.5 percent against 2.1 to prevent the entry of coronavirus residents of Qatar that MoPH, in “We have been placed in a chal- the significant numbers of once the governmental restric- percent a year ago. page 9 into the country, a top official has cooperation with other medical lenging operational situation crew who would have travelled tions are lifted.” said. authorities, Hamad International “The ministry reassures all Airport, Qatar Airways and others, is citizens that until this moment, no taking all precautionary measures to cases of 2019 coronavirus have been prevent the entry of the coronavirus, registered in Qatar, and if this disease which emerged in China,” she said. Qatar Airways, Paris Saint-Germain Qatargas delivers LNG cargo to exists, all necessary equipment is available and the necessary work will be done,” Dr Suha Continued on page 2  agree partnership deal (PG 14 ) India’s Mundra terminal (PG 10 )

Sheikh Tamim Academy helps transform young lives in Nigerian town Tribune News Network street football before his so- to work through football in a started his professional career tion for naming the tourna- Doha journs in Qatar, Bahrain and positive way so that young peo- with Sporting Afrique FC in ment after HH the Amir of Qa- Singapore. ple develop in all areas of their Singapore’s S.League in 2006, tar, Badmus said: “Looking at Even a casual mention of For a community that has lives,” Badmus said. said there’s a buzz among the the state of Qatar and it’s many Kirikiri reminds any Nigerian given him so much, he said “Kirikiri is known for the community for this year’s com- achievements especially since of Kirikiri Maximum Prison football can be a powerful prison service in the location petition after the huge success the blockade, you will agree in Lagos State but not for tool for change. Through the but I want to change the nar- of the last edition. that the dynamic and strategic Doha-based resident Kehinde Sheikh Tamim Academy, he rative with the Sheikh Tamim Jide Osuntokun, a foot- leadership of the Amir is the Hussani Badmus. hopes to impact lives and give Academy. We had a huge suc- baller, said: “The competition difference. Naming the com- Badmus, as he’s popularly aspiring footballers something cess in last year’s launch of the last year was interesting with petition after the Amir of Qatar known, is a former profession- to dream about in Kirikiri academy with a football com- our Qatar branded jersey pro- is a way of honouring him for al football player who grew up town. petition that attracted about vided by our brother. Some of the successes of the country — in the locality. “At the heart of Sheikh 1,000 players and some 5,000 us dream to travel abroad for from hosting the World Cup Badmus, the head coach Tamim Academy is the im- fans who watched the com- professional tournament and in 2022 to other numerous of Al Rufaa in the 3rd tier of provement of young people’s petition at the prison’s play- get a contract. We hope the achievements that the country Qatari football league, grew lives. Using football’s trans- ground,” he added. academy can be a platform to has garnered.” up in this famous neighbour- formative power, Sheikh Badmus, a former Pla- help us realise our dreams.” Winners of last year’s competition at the Sheikh Tamim Academy. hood where he started playing Tamim Academy has a vision teau United of Jos player who Asked about the motiva- Continued on page 2  02 Sunday, February 2, 2020

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‘Sheikh Tamim Academy Quick read Bangladesh’s forum seeks to scout for and groom football talents in Nigeria’ Ethiopian PM meets Qatari ambassador Continued from page 1  Prime Minister of Ethiopia Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali met with Am- to establish English school bassador of Qatar to Ethiopia HE Hamad bin Mohammed al “Qatar is a home to many expats like Dossari in Addis Ababa. During the meeting, they reviewed the cial Centre as a non-profit organisa- me and it has blessed many people. bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest. (QNA) Plan to establish Bangla tion and has contributed to strength- It’s time to do something to promote ening of bilateral relations between a country that I have adopted as a sec- FM Radio this year Qatar and Bangladesh in its short span ond home,” he said. Qatar attends UN’s memorial Ashraf Siddiqui of existence. He also lauded the efforts Badmus added that the Sheikh session held for Sultan Qaboos Doha of the previous committee in promot- Tamim Academy was set up to change ing Bangladesh culture and enhanc- lives because the academy’s aim and vision THE permanent delegation of Qatar to the United Nations THE Bangladesh Forum Qatar (BFQ) ing trade relations between Qatar and are to scout for young talent, give them a participated in the memorial session held for the late Sultan aims to initiate setting up an English Bangladesh. platform to contribute to society and create Qaboos bin Said bin Taimur of Oman by the United Nations medium school for the community, Yousef Saeed took charge as the awareness among them to prevent them General Assembly on Saturday. The memorial event was at- and Bangla FM Radio this year, BFQ head the BFQ on January 1 this year. from any unhealthy and immoral actions. tended by the Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio President Yousuf Saeed has said. The forum has eight committees with The former Al Shamal player said the Guterres and President of the 74th session of the General Talking to Qatar Tribune on the each committee headed by a president. unique thing about the academy is that Assembly Tijjani Muhammad-Bande. The United States and sidelines of the ‘Made in Bangladesh’ sionals to the world after India. The committees are entrusted with they move from one community to an- regional groupings to the United Nations delivered speeches of exhibition that concluded recently, He added that BFQ will be arrang- the task of organising events to attract other searching for young and talented remembrance, while the Republic of Sudan spoke on behalf of Saeed said the forum also seeks to set ing visit of members of Qatari business Qatari investments to Bangladesh as boys and nurturing them to become better the Arab Group, Togo on behalf of the African Group, Denmark up Bangladesh Incubation Center to community to Bangladesh in near fu- well as organising visits of Bangla- players. on behalf of the Group of Western European States, Azerbaijan provide a platform for Qatari start-ups ture to explore investment and collab- deshi business community to Qatar to With the next edition on the cards, he’s on behalf of the Group of Eastern European States, Brunei and Bangladeshi IT professionals to oration opportunities in the country. explore business opportunities in the appealing to corporate groups and individ- Darussalam on behalf of the Asia Pacific Group, and Jamaica discuss collaborations. Saeed further pointed out that the country. uals to support his cause, promoting the on behalf of Latin American and Caribbean group. (qna) Saeed noted that Bangladesh is the BFQ, which is only 18-month-old, has The president and the committees Sheikh Tamim Academy as a platform for second largest supplier of IT profes- become registered under Qatar Finan- of the forum are elected for one year. social change in Kirikiri town and Nigeria. HMC & HUH showcase recent achievements at 3rd research conference on rare diseases Tribune News Network Doha

THE Hamad Medical Corpo- ration (HMC) and Heidelberg OHS staff during their weekly walk at the Medical City on Thursday. University Hospital (HUH) presented the achievements of their collaboration at the third Hamad hospital OHS Doha–Heidelberg Research Conference on Rare Diseases. The event was held to mark department promotes the first anniversary of the establishment of the National regular walking habit Center for Rare Diseases in Qatar this weekend. Ashraf Siddiqui Dr Naimi added, “We en- HMC and HUH have Doha courage everyone to move from achieved a highly effective their officeseven for five min- partnership in clinical ser- THE Occupational Health and utes and take benefit of the op- vices, training, education and Safety (OHS) Department of portunity as we have beautiful research. Hamad Medical Corporation weather. We have nice and safe Dr Saad al Kaabi, chairman (HMC) is encouraging its staff place within HMC premises to of the International Medical One notable achievement Dr Reem al Sulaiman, tive clinical genetics services “The existing infrastruc- to develop a culture of regular walk.” Affairs Office at HMC, chair of the HMC-HUH collabora- interim deputy chair of the and enabling more efficient ture at HMC and the long- walking. The OHS department of of the Doha–Heidelberg Re- tion was the establishment of Medical Genetics Department pooling of resources. term collaboration with HUH Department Executive Di- Hamad Medical Corporation search Conference and chair the National Center for Rare at HMC and Assistant Chair The long-standing col- will ensure the successful im- rector Occupational Health comprises five sections -- Ra- of the Rare Disease Multidis- Diseases in Qatar in February, of the Rare Disease Multidis- laboration between HMC and plementation of the ambitious and Safety Division Dr Huda al diation Safety, Fire Safety, Envi- ciplinary Team and Research 2019. The centre, the first of its ciplinary Team and Research HUH in the field of newborn and unique projects we are Naimi said she is encouraging ronmental Safety, Staff Medical Committee, said: “We have kind in the Middle East, is the Committee explained: “We screening also provided an working on. We plan to share her staff to cultivate the habit of Center and the Risk Assessment had a strong partnership with main point of contact for many aim to improve the lives of optimal framework to con- our findings with other re- regular walking even if it’s for a Section, which manage health Heidelberg University Hospi- patients with rare diseases. people living with rare dis- struct a pioneering research gional and international facili- few minutes. and safety for the corporation tal for many years. Each year Through expert multidis- eases in Qatar and the region, project ‘Genomic Newborn ties for the benefit of their pa- She said, for the last almost which employs approximately that we work together results ciplinary teamwork between and through joint exploration Screening’, a novel and in- tients. HMC is truly a pioneer seven years, she has been lead- 20,000 professionals from over in new achievements for HMC HMC and HUH, the centre with the Heidelberg team, we novative screening to detect in this field”, said Dr Omran. ing her staff in a 10-minute walk 90 countries. and our patients.” aims to support the diagnosis can contribute to and promote genetic disorders early to en- The conference’s keynote once a week within the Medical Dr Naemi, a visiting lec- “The wide-ranging benefits and management of patients the latest developments in hances chances of prevention. presentation was delivered by City during the pleasant weath- turer in the field of Medical Ra- of our partnership include the with rare and complex dis- rare disease research.” Dr Tawfeg Ben Omran, Professor Annette Grüters- er days. diation, has represented Qatar provision of specialist clini- eases. In addition to provid- Another accomplishment chief of the Genetic and Kieslich, medical director and “By seeing us walking in a number of international cal services as well as training ing clinical care, the National made in the past year was Genomic Medicine Depart- chair of the Executive Board of around, a number of other de- meetings and conferences in for HMC physicians, educa- Center for Rare Diseases in the establishment of the new ment and chair of the Doha– the Medical Faculty of Heidel- partments have approached us the health and radiation fields, tion and research through site Qatar also supports state-of- HMC Medical Genetics De- Heidelberg Research Confer- berg University Hospital, who to join. Now, we can see doc- including those organised by visits and annual symposia the-art research and provides partment. The new depart- ence scientific committee said outlined the collaboration and tors, nurses from various clinics International Atomic Energy that support the exchange of education to local clinicians in ment has centralised all ge- the collaboration between future research opportunities and staff from engineering and Agency (IAEA) and the United experiences and knowledge”, the management of rare dis- netics subspecialties across HMC and HUH will benefit between Qatar and the Ger- administrative departments Nations Environment Pro- added Dr Kaabi. eases. HMC, providing more effec- the entire region. man Center for Rare Diseases. joining us in the walk,” she said. gramme (UNEP).

Measures in place to identify suspected coronavirus case Qatar Post supports tree plantation campaign Tribune News Network partnership with Al Shabhana Continued from page 1  present or not. In the absence Doha Association, we recognised that of the virus the passenger is an afforestation project will add She said one of these allowed to reach his final des- Qatar Post supported the value to our sites and contribute measures is setting up ther- tination.” mission of Al Shabhana Associ- to the sustainability of the envi- mal scanners to measure the As for Qatar Airways ation, a non-profit organisation ronment in Qatar. temperature of passengers planes, she said the crew fighting deforestation in Qatar, The event today was in- coming from China. When members are trained on the by planting trees in the open ar- tended to make a statement a passenger is suspected of symptoms of the disease and eas of Qatar Post Headquarters. and show that we can make a high temperature, a trained how to deal with it. In case The event, entitled ‘Qatar difference by collaborating with medical staff will take this of suspicion, the pilot of the Post for Sustainable Develop- partners such as QGBC and Qa- passenger to a clinic desig- plane informs the ground ment – Afforestation Campus tar Foundation. On our own, nated to do some other tests, crew that there is a suspected Qatar’ witnessed a number of Human Resources and Services we might be effective, but only including measuring the tem- case and when the plane ar- ‘Prosopis’ trees being planted. officer at Qatar Post. together can we truly make pro- perature again by a handheld rives in Qatar, the trained The Prosopis, which is one of The event marked Qatar gress.” device. medical staff will go to the the most common small trees Post’s foray into environmental Qatar Post is on a journey “If this passenger still suf- plane takes the passenger to in Qatar, is an ideal plant for the stewardship as part of its cor- to fulfil the sustainability goals fers from a high temperature the clinic designated for nec- desert environment. Qatar Green Building Coun- souri, vice-president of Al Shab- porate social responsibility pro- of the Qatar National Vision and shows some symptoms, essary action. Qatar Post officials and vol- cil (QGBC); Shireen Obediat, hana Association; Dr Haya al gramme. The programme sets 2030. Last year, it won the ‘Best the passenger is taken to a Dr Suha called on the unteers were joined by environ- Events and Marketing officer at Farhoud al Maadidi, executive out to improve the quality of Postal Service Company’ award specialised hospital in Qatar public not to pay attention mentalists from various organi- QGBC; Hamoda Youssef, head secretary of Al Shabhana Asso- lives of the community in which at Expo 2019 in Amsterdam for equipped to do some tests to rumours and to take in- zations. of Technical Affairs at QGBC; ciation, among others. the national postal service oper- steps taken in energy conserva- and samples are taken to as- formation from the official The dignitaries included: Ruba Hinnawi, technical spe- They were welcomed by ates. tion and reduction in its carbon certain whether the virus is sources. Meshal al Shamari, director of cialist at QGBC; Ahmed al Man- Abdullah Shlash al Hajri, chief Hajri said, “Through our footprint. Nation Sunday, February 2, 2020 03 QF’s HBKU meet Nearly 17,000 students from 17 to offer Islamic perspectives on schools support EAA campaign circular economy Students and teachers across Qatar to donate cash so their peers from needy backgrounds could attend school Tribune News Network teachings and principles of Doha relevance to the universal Tribune News Network partners and value their con- scientific law of Meezan (bal- Doha tinued support of our mission SYNERGIES between the ance), which opposes eco- so that no child is left behind,” circular economy paradigm, nomic, ecological and social THE Education Above All said Moza Saeed al Mansouri, Islamic finance and sustain- imbalances. Convergence of (EAA) Foundation, which is International Fundraising able businesses provide the Islamic finance and circular committed to providing edu- and Partnerships specialist at foundations for the inter- economy analysis, country- cation to the most disadvan- Education Above All (EAA) national conference to be specific case studies and taged populations, conduct- Foundation. organised by the Center for other related studies will also ed its latest ‘No Child Left No Child Left Out is EAA’s Islamic Economics and Fi- help to frame key debates. Out’ 2019 campaign. most popular fundraising nance at the College of Is- Dr Syed Nazim Ali, direc- Nearly 17,000 students campaign and captures the lamic Studies at Hamad Bin tor of Research Division, CIS, from 17 public and private imagination of donors very Khalifa University (HBKU), said: “Holding this confer- schools took part. strongly. In Ramadan 2019, part of Qatar Foundation, on ence is important for a num- The campaign inspired the campaign received over- February 5 and 6. ber of reasons. The Maqasid thousands of students and whelming support from do- Against the backdrop of Al Shariah, Qatar National teachers across Qatar to do- nors as it realised QR15 mil- robust global debates on cli- Vision 2030 and UN Sustain- nate cash so their peers from lion in one month. This money mate change, environmental able Development Goals all poor backgrounds could at- goes towards helping out- degradation and related is- emphasise the importance of tend school, just like them, and of-school children in several sues, the International Con- multidimensional develop- attain a prosperous future. countries. ference on Islamic Finance ment and circular economy. The campaign ran from Across its programmes, 2020 traces the evolution of It’s only right, therefore, that September to December 2019 EAA continues to tackle deep- circular economic systems. we consider how Islamic fi- with an aim to support EAA’s The campaign ran with an aim to support EAA’s project ‘Together’ for out-of-school children in Qatar. rooted socioeconomic barriers Participants will also ex- nance can shape and influ- project ‘Together’ for out-of- in its mission toward equal plore how the circular econo- ence related practices. Like school children in Qatar. schools, whose students dem- ing positive change. These chipped in with whatever they access to quality education my incentivises learning from other countries, Qatar must “We are gratified and onstrated to us the power of students obviously found our could. They are our heroes. across underserved communi- nature in order to minimise also diversify its economy to thankful to all participating youth engagement in bring- call close to their hearts and We are thankful to all our ties around the world. and eliminate waste from tackle climate change and en- business and economic prac- vironmental challenges. With tices. In doing so, the confer- this in mind, we’re confident ence will consider how this that the timing of the Interna- Focus on role of digitisation in emerging concept potentially tional Conference on Islamic facilitates more responsible Finance 2020 couldn’t be transforming sports at NU-Q meet: societies, impactful business more perfect. THE Nortwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) models and value-based fi- “That’s a view undoubted- recently hosted a conference on ‘The Digital nancial strategies and policies. ly shared by the event’s main Transformation of Sport Media’. It addressed The conference will offer sponsor, the Qatar Financial the role of digitisation in transforming sports distinctly Islamic perspec- Centre (QFC), as well as its media and its effect on fans, sports journalism tives on the circular economy. strategic partners: Qatar Cen- and sports media consumers’ behaviour and An eclectic mix of prominent tral Bank; and the Ministry experiences. The day-long conference kicked and aspiring academics, es- of Municipality and Environ- off with a keynote address, titled ‘The Pursuit tablished policymakers and ment. HBKU wants to thanks of Soft Power Through Sport Mega-Events: ‘in the field’ practitioners will them all in advance for what China’s Lessons for Qatar’, by Susan Brownell, deliver a series of papers and promises to be an engrossing professor at the University of Missouri-St Louis provide critical analyses of and thought-provoking con- and a widely-admired scholar in the field of various interrelated issues. ference that frames Islam in a sports anthropology. (TNN) These include the Islamic global context.”

STATE OF QATAR Public Works Authority

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY NOTIFICATION TO SUBMIT QUALIFICATION FOR THE QATAR PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME – PACKAGE 2 (PROJECT ID: BP 2020 S 003 G)

The State of Qatar is committed to addressing the growing demand for public services, and in doing so is seeking innovative ways in which to deliver the required infrastructure. The Qatar National Vision 2030 highlights the significance of developing and enabling the private sector to play a key role in achieving the long-term goals and outcomes for the country. In particular, the use of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) as means to develop its infrastructure and delivery of services. The Ministry of Finance (“MoF”) and Ministry of Education and Higher Education (“MoEHE”) (“Contracting Authority”) is planning the implementation of the Qatar Public Private Partnership Schools Development Program (“PPP Program”). The Contracting Authority has appointed the Public Works Authority (“Ashghal”) as it Nominated representative (“Nominated Representative”) for the procurement, design and construction phase.

Brief Description of the Work Following the RFQ stage, if Ashghal proceeds In line with the above objective, Ashghal has identified an opportunity for a private investor to participate in the design, build, with the Request for Proposal (RFP) stage, only finance, operation, maintenance and transfer (DBFOMT) of 12 new schools consisting of 2 secondary schools, 3 preparatory schools, the prequalified bidders will be requested to 1 shared school and 6 primary schools as shown in the table below. The Project reflects the State of Qatar’s aim to cater to ever participate in the RFP stage. rising demand in the education sector driven by growth in the school-going population, while fulfilling a key policy objective of improving the quality of education for Qataris. Scope Of Services: The scope of services for the Project will include but not be limited to: Approx. Site School Type Location Land Condition Pin • Design and Build of Twelve (12) schools. (Area (Sq.m • Project financing. 01 Preparatory School for Girls Muaither, Al Rayyan Municipality Vacant Land 24,868 55602586 • Transfer back of assets to the Contracting 02 Secondary School for Boys South Wajbah, Al Rayyan Municipality Vacant Land 28,916 53570010 Authority 03 Preparatory School for Boys Gharafa, Al Rayyan Municipality Evacuated School 19,411 51090011 • Operation and maintenance over a 25 years 04 Primary (5 & 6) School for Boys Ain Khalid, Al Rayyan Municipality Evacuated School 39,215 56210002 concession period. 05 Primary School for Girls Muaither, Al Rayyan Municipality Evacuated School 28,934 55556056 06 Primary (5 & 6) School for Boys Al Waab / Sudan, Al Rayyan Municipality Evacuated School 14,219 55920003 Request For Qualification Document (RFQ) 07 Preparatory School for Girls Al Thumama, Doha Municipality Vacant Land 26,679 50010316 Ashghal has published the and RFQ on it’s website Alternate to Abdullah bin Turki Model www.ashghal.gov.qa 08 Al Aziziya, Al Rayyan Municipality Evacuated School 16,564 55130224 (School (School for Boys During the bidding period, the Respondent shall 09 Primary School for Girls Al Wukair, Al Wakra Municipality Vacant Land 25,684 91022033 visit Ashghal’s website frequently for updates RFQ Shared (Nursery, Primary, Preparatory circulars and/or addenda, if any. 10 Rawdet Rashid, Al Sheehaniya Municipality Vacant Land 32,100 82300004 and Secondary) School for Boys 11 Primary (5 & 6) School for Boys Al Thumama, Doha Municipality Vacant Land 25,835 50020574 Submission of Statement of Qualification (SOQ) 12 Secondary School for Girls Al Thumama, Doha Municipality Vacant Land 27,752 50010317 Please be advised that the deadline for submission of the SOQ shall be no later than (Thursday 20/02/ 2020 at 1:00 pm (local Doha time, GMT +3:00). The SOQ The purpose of the RFQ is to invite competent Qatari and international companies and consortia, capable of delivering the project, must be in accordance with the requirements in the to participate in the tender process. Ashghal, therefore invites interested parties to submit a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) in RFQ documents and submitted to: response to this RFQ. PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY Please be advised that a Briefing Session will be held during the RFQ period as follows: ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT MANAGER • Date: 3 February 2020 ASHGHAL Tower (1) – Ground Floor • Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm P.O. BOX : 22188, • Location: Public Works Authority, Tower 3, Floor 24 – Side B, Doha Doha, Qatar The purpose of the briefing session will be to introduce interested parties to the project and address the submission requirements to All enquiries are to be directed to : the RFQ. Interested parties should complete the attendance form on the Ashghal website and send to [email protected] Engineering Services Department Manager E-mail : [email protected] 04 Sunday, February 2, 2020 Nation Al Mana Co, KidZania Doha to provide auto service fun learning for children The aim is to educate children about being auto specialists and experience a real-life career activity through a fun, hands-on experience Tribune News Network Doha

Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Company, the exclusive agent of Nissan in Qatar, and KidZa- nia Doha, a kids’ educational entertainment concept, have signed a partnership agree- ment to create a realistic, child-size auto service centre inside the city of KidZania Doha. The signing ceremony between at KidZania, Aspire Park brought together Nassim Mourani general manager of Automotive Group at Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Co., Khalid Ali al Mawlawi, Board mem- delighted to be contributing and interactive environment. The collaboration between nia, we seek to encourage ucational, social and economic to ensure it is realistic, immer- ber of Qatar Entertainment to the development of Qatar’s Our role is to give future Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Co. and stimulate the early devel- development in Qatar.” sive, and of course, fun. Due (Tasali), and other senior of- youth by providing education leaders the best foundation (Nissan) and KidZania Doha opment of children through Mourani said, “We are to the popularity of the brand ficials from both companies. and entertainment that stimu- to learn and grow, providing aims to educate children about playful learning and the use happy to bring children a in the region, many children Commenting on the part- lates ambition and inspiration. them with knowledge and being an auto specialist and of imagination and creativity stimulating environment in are aware of Nissan; now they nership, Hisham Saleh al “Together with KidZania encouraging them to develop experience a real-life career toward their future paths. We which they can imagine their can enjoy a closer connection Mana, chairman and manag- Doha, we are enabling young real-life skills that will steer activity through a fun, hands- completely align our efforts futures. A lot of care and at- to the company that has held ing director of Saleh Al Ham- minds to explore their auto- them and our country towards on experience. with Qatar National Vision tention have gone into the de- a special place in the region’s ad Al Mana Co., said: “We are motive dreams through a fun a successful future.” Mawlawi said, “At KidZa- 2030 to help boost human, ed- sign of the auto-service centre hearts.” Savour authentic Arabic flavours at Alwadi Hotel’s Sofra Restaurant

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Arabian food enthusiasts look no further as Alwadi Ho- tel Doha – MGallery Hotel Collection brings to the people of Qatar one of its unique res- Indonesian stand taurants, Sofra, which offers finestA rabian cuisine over lunches and dinners. makes its mark at At Sofra, guests will get a delicious taste of local culinary heritage, served with a gener- annual carnival ous dose of renowned Qatari hospitality. Tribune News Network England’s phone booth and Sofra has in store some Doha the Queen’s guard as well as a of the best regional delicacies Talking about the promi- tality is expressed through a and terrace to offer a memora- and suites with enviable ameni- Turkish ice cream stand. such as mix grill, hummus and nent features of Sofra, Hani beautiful culinary, service and ble experience to guests. ties, a spectacular ballroom and MORE than 200 students At the end of the event, a kibbeh, while specialty dishes Akkari, acting general manager ambience diversity. Guests Alwadi Hotel Doha is the five high-class meeting rooms, of the Phoenix International Doha-based Indonesian dance are available à la carte. of Alwadi Hotel Doha, said: can feast on the finestL evant first five-star MGallery boutique a variety of restaurants, an ex- School in Doha, parents and troupe presented ‘Si Patokaan’, The charming restaurant “The essence of Qatari hospital- cuisine and regional delicacies hotel in Qatar where the ‘art de clusive spa and swimming pool, teachers took part in an annual a traditional dance form the is designed as reminisce of ity is a form of generosity, it is during lunch or dinner.” recevoir’ embraces authentic and MGallery’s unique ‘In- carnival supported by the In- North Sulawesi Province of Qatari culture and local tra- about giving, and being hosted Sofra is one of three world- local experiences and enhanc- spired By Her’ amenities, spe- donesian Embassy recently. eastern Indonesia. It was fol- ditions of dhow boats, pearl in Qatar is also about sharing class restaurants in the hotel. es memorable moments in a cifically designed for women, The Indonesian booth of- lowed by another dance perfor- diving and travel bags which a meal. At Alwadi Hotel Doha, The hotel also features two charming yet luxurious setting. Alwadi Hotel Doha is ideal for fered traditional cuisine of the mance by Indonesian women adorn the walls. this generous sense of hospi- bars and a lobby tea lounge Offering 213 luxurious rooms both business and leisure. country and coffee, much to named after angklung, a tra- the delight of visitors. It also ditional musical instrument included colourful cultural dis- made of bamboo from the West plays. Java Province of Indonesia. The event themed ‘Walk The wife of the ambassador around the world’, also featured of Indonesia to Qatar, Mrs Andi Nepalese community shows solidarity with Qatar booths of host country Qatar as Una Sidehabi attended the well as the Philippines, India, event and expressed her appre- Tribune News Network Mexico, Sudan, Italy, France, ciation for Indonesia’s participa- Doha Rusia, Syria, Palestine and Leb- tion in the event. anon among others. She said: “I am impressed THE Nepalese community It also featured replicas by Indonesia’s stand. It has recently organised a pro- of the traditional vehicle of made all Indonesians residing in gramme to express their sol- Philippines named ‘tuktuk’, Qatar feel proud of our culture.” idarity with Qatar. The event, held under the theme ‘We love Qatar, We support Qatar, We are in Qatar, and Qatar is our Second Home’, saw the par- ticipation of a large number of members of the Nepalese community in Qatar. Assistant Director of Asian Department at the the event as the chief guest, was the guest of honour. and Shiba Raj Gautam for Qatar relation and towards Ministry of Foreign Affairs while Fahad Saleem al Marri The community also hon- their contribution towards Nepali Business Association Rashid al Dehaimi attended from the Asian Department oured Usha Wagle Gautam building a strong Nepal- Qatar. Souq Al Wakra Hotel unveils its new season ‘majlis’ offer Tribune News Network paths leading to courtyards cooking station. Doha at both the hotel’s North and Souq Al Wakra Hotel is South blocks, four ‘majlis’ areas strategically located at both With the onset of winter sea- have been created (two at each ends of the historic Souq Al son, Souq Al Wakra Hotel, Al block) for guests to savour up- Wakra, overlooking the Ara- Wakra City’s premium sanc- scale hospitality services in a bian Gulf. In keeping with the tuary away from Doha’s fast- privileged family atmosphere. local heritage, each of the guest paced lifestyle, has unveiled its The multiple guest rooms rooms and suites features new ‘majlis’ offer. around every shaded ‘majlis’ classic thatched roofs which ‘Majlis’,which mimics the can be blocked off to give pri- reflects conventional basket traditional Qatari Bedouin vacy for groups, perfect for cel- weaving elements. tent, with various room cat- ebrations or family gatherings. The guest rooms have been egories are available at Souq Al Through the newly- thoughtfully designed with Wakra Hotel. The ‘majlis’ has launched ‘majlis’ offer, guests colourful motifs reflecting the been designed to enable guests will be able to select among radiant blues of the sea and the to delight in a one-of-its-kind three exclusive packages that sandy tones of the desert, in- experience while spending the suit their needs and prefer- spired by Al Wakra’s history as most enjoyable and memo- ences. These packages are a pearl diving and fishing vil- rable times with family and categorised according to the The ‘majlis’ has been designed to enable guests to delight in a one-of-its-kind experience at Al Wakrah Hotel. lage. For inquiries and book- friends, and to escape from number of rooms and F&B ings, one can contact on +974 life’s workload and stress. services that are included in buffet in one of the hotel’s res- Moreover, the second pack- buffet at the majlis area, while BBQ or seafood buffet at the 4428 7888 or email to reserva- With open walkways and each option, such as a dinner taurants for the first package. age offers an Oriental dinner the third package includes a majlis area along with a live [email protected] Sunday, February 2, 2020 05 Reports by Ailyn Agonia For events and press releases email [email protected] or Ailyn Agonia Kabayan Corner Ailyn Agonia call (974) 4000 2222 Ailyn Agonia

Frances Anne Montilla, also known to her From travelling the world to friends as Cheska, is in the business of making people happy through her intricately- winning hearts with cakes designed cakes akes serves as the centrepiece From their engagement to their weddings, their of dessert tables. They are the baby shower to baptismal. It not just business, scene-stealers in many major it is a celebration of life and moments. Equally life milestones such as weddings, rewarding is seeing my students grow— when birthdays and anniversaries. they accomplish something and find their niche TheyC are the focal point during functions. in the industry. I will never forget how I started From custom-made to any regular store- and I see myself in them,” she added. bought, cakes are something that add an ex- Cheska has so far made many showstop- treme amount of speciality to all gatherings. ping cakes that have been at the centre of many Frances Anne Montilla, known to her gatherings. But according to her, it was the cake friends and colleagues as Cheska, is among she made for her son’s first birthday which she those who are in the business of making people considered as the most memorable. The cake happy through her intricately-designed cakes. was Dave of Dave and Ava nursery rhymes. She However, her journey into winning hearts made a gravity defying Dave where the charac- with cakes didn’t happen in an instant. Cheska ter was carrying two birthday cakes while on is, in fact, a journalism graduate! She earned a skateboard. It is not just because it was a la- a degree in Mass Communications from the bour of love for his dearest son that made the University of St. La Salle in Bacolod. Accord- cake extra special. But also because of the ten- Cheska’s most memorable cake that she ing to Cheska, while she was in love with her Motorcycle Cake Masterclass with cake artist sion and the emotions she felt when the entire made for her son. chosen field of studies, her fondness for travel- Verusca Walker cake almost fall flat on the ground because of ling inspired her to pursue a different career some mishaps in the preparations of the inter- Cheska’s top tips for budding path. For nine years, Cheska worked as a flight When asked about the most nal structure of the masterpiece. Cheska added cake decorators in Qatar attendant for Qatar Airways. And it was not challenging and most rewarding part of being a the experience made her realise the importance until she turned to a new chapter in her life cake designer, she said the many challeng- of patience and perfecting the basic tech- “One of the most important things to remem- that she discovered her talent and passion in es that comes with the territory always niques of cake decorating which she also ber is that you don’t always have to buy a tool cake decorating. keep her on her toes. imparts to her students. or an equipment. Do research first, and figure “When I met my husband who is a pilot, we According to Cheska, “I love chal- “I always tell my students, perfect out a way to execute a project without using both decided it was time for me to resign. On lenges. The more difficult the design, your basics, the foundation of your a special tool unless, of course, you will use ground, I was restless. I wanted to learn and do the more I am intrigued. I am always skills. Master your techniques and it a lot or on several projects. It is best to buy something. At first I tried sewing, but sewing curious how things are made and what know the rules, so you can be things in bulk from a supplier rather than a did not like me back! It was during my hus- method a certain artist would use. I do creative and know when and how supermarket. It may seem expensive at first band’s birthday when I stumbled upon the idea get impatient though especially when to break them. Patience for but in the long run, you will be saving money. of learning about cake decorating. I ordered I get too excited over a design— me is very important. In I would invest though in attending quality a custom cake for him. It was a huge airplane it’s always a challenge for me to the world of creatives, be- classes to learn new techniques and interact cake. I was awed by the creation and I got curi- be calm and be patient. But ing patient doesn’t come with like-minded people. When you invest on ous how it was done. And so I enrolled in a cake cake designing has taught easy. I always want to see yourself, then your products become better. No decorating class. Mind you, I didn’t have any me a lot about myself too. the finished product— amount of fancy tools or equipment can make clue about baking nor cake decorating! I never thought I could be yet there are so many up for a perfected skill or technique.” “On my first class, I went home crying, I creative. steps or technique in felt so lost and everything was so foreign for “It is always reward- order to achieve a de- me. I didn’t know what icing sugar was— I was ing when I see a child en- sign. Also, never stop them. Ouano who is based in the US is known overwhelmed. But my husband, ever so patient, joy the cake I make for practicing or perfect- for his avant garde cake designs given his taught me how to measure the ingredients him or her. It is ing your craft. I be- background in painting. While the duo Valeri properly. He even taught me to bake touching when lieve that you are only and Christina are based in the UK and world my first cake! I took classes in Wilton because of as good as your last renowned for their mastery of contemporary and PME. I attended several workshops cakes, I work,” said Cheska. buttercream art. abroad and here as well, learned from have met On cake experts she Cheska is happy and contented with her cake decorating experts and I was hun- and devel- looks up to for inspira- life in Qatar which is home to her since 2001. gry for information. I challenged my- oped friend- tion, Cheska named When asked about her future plans or where self to master the craft as it is a nev- ships with wonderful Myton Ouano of An- she thinks her deep love for cakes will take her, er ending process. Suddenly, the people. tonio’s Kitchen and she remarked, “I am my happiest when I am kitchen became my sugar play- Valeri and Chris- able to just freely experiment and play with my ground!” Cheska fondly shared. tina of the Queen tools— when I’m twiddling with my gumpaste Since 2011, she has been work- of Hearts Couture or wafer paper. I take tremendous pleasure in ing with cakes and turned it into Cakes as among being able to practice or try out an idea that a business she run from home. Frances Anne Montilla, cake designer comes in my mind. In the next few years, I just Aside from making custom wish to be able to continue what I am doing cakes, Cheska also teaches now maybe in a more established platform or cake decorating courses. an academy!” POLO-OWWA holds registration day for free training programmes for OFWs

he Philippine Overseas Labor Of- Courses (Basic and Advance) with class- new career. Our main goal is to prepare fice- Overseas Workers Welfare Ad- es starting on February 7 to June 26, our compatriots by equipping them with Tministration (POLO-OWWA) has and Batch 1 for Construction Safety Of- new and upgraded skills should they fi- welcomed several overseas Filipino ficer Training Course, the new offering nally decide to retire and return to the workers (OFWs) in Qatar during the in the DOLE-OWWA Reintegration Pro- Philippines,” DOLE-OWWA IT Pro- registration day for free training pro- gramme which received an overwhelm- gramme Head of Volunteers Robin Oira grammes on IT, culinary and construc- ing response from the nationals. Classes told Qatar Tribune in an interview. tion safety held at the Migrant Workers for the new course will start on February Oira is part of the 28-strong volun- and Other Overseas Filipinos Resource 7 to April 24. teers for the IT Programme unselfishly Center (MWOFRC) on Friday. Other courses are on baking and cu- sharing their time, skills and services in The training programmes aimed at linary under the Culinary Training Pro- the name of community service. upgrading the skills of OFWs or giving gram of DOLE-OWWA (formerly WA- Commenting on the impact of offer- them an opportunity to change career SAHQ Culinary Arts). ing a training course for construction paths is sponsored by the Embassy of “The reintegration programme of the safety officer, Oira said that it is because the Philippines in Doha and the Philip- Philippine government in Qatar is on its of the growing demand in the construc- pine Department of Labor and Employ- 12th year. We started in 2008 and now tion sector that made them decide to of- ment in the Philippines (DOLE). It is on Batch 25 of our IT Programme. We fer the course. He added that there are one of the most successful initiatives of have already produced more than 6000 more new courses they intend to open the Philippine government for its na- graduates. Our vision is to develop the in the future to cater to the needs and tionals in the country which has started competency of OFWs when it comes to demand of OFWs. in 2008. computer literacy and we have heard so One of the enrollees for the new DOLE-OWWA ITP Volunteers. The courses offered this year are many success stories of our graduates course Archie, a resident of Qatar for Batch 25 of IT Programme Computer getting promoted or triumphing in a five years, praised the new offering of POLO-OWWA and expressed his inter- est in being able to shift to a new career with the help of the training he will re- ceive. While other enrollees Ronnie, liv- ing in Qatar for 11 years, and Joseph, a resident of Qatar for 14 years, both ex- pressed their hopes of seeing more slots to open for the new course to be able to accommodate more OFWs. On the occasion, Philippine Labour Attache to Qatar David Des Dicang urged for the support of the OFWs on the reintegration programme. The official said, “We are re-launching these train- ing programmes which we hold annually but done separately. This year, we have combined the programmes and added the training course on construction safe- ty as part of our expansion plans. “We wish to extend the message to our kababayans in Qatar to upgrade their skills during your spare time and depending on their interests and pas- sion. Its not just a hobby but a back up plan and helps in enhancing career path,” he added. POLO-OWWA volunteers with Philippine Labour Attache to Qatar David Des Dicang. 06 Sunday, February 2, 2020

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Trump’s Unworkable Middle East Plan After Impeachment: Remember

With Palestinians kept out of negotiations, Ukraine As The Symbol Of Trump’s Middle East Plan has no legitimacy. Without two-state solution Palestine would be an unworkable archipelago and it can fuel more unrest Unchecked Presidential Power S President Trump’s “vision for peace” political soulmate Netanyahu and his Likud in the Middle East will not resolve the Party. Instead, the prime minister was un- No matter the verdict, Ukraine has become the symbol of Trump’s worst Udecadeslong conflict between Israel able to form a government. He failed again and the Palestinians. Rather, its goal is to after new elections in September. So did authoritarian impulses both at home and in foreign policy resolve conflicts facing Trump and Israeli Benny Gantz, leader of the competing Blue Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. and White Party. Trudy Rubin The administration announced its plan The next election is set for March 2. With Tribune News service as Trump’s impeachment trial proceeded in that in mind, Trump has done Netanyahu the Senate and Netanyahu was indicted on an even bigger favour. He can campaign as S he cursed out an NPR reporter three corruption charges. The plan is eve- the man who secured Israel’s impossible on January 24, US Secretary of rything Netanyahu could have hoped for, right-wing dream, not the man accused of State Mike Pompeo uttered seven which Trump hopes will be everything he trading on his office for personal gain. words that sum up the sham im- needs in November. Similarly, Trump scores peachment trial of President Don- Breaking with US policy more points with Christian Aald Trump: “Do you think Americans care since 1982, Trump’s pro- Zionists – evangelicals at the about Ukraine?” posal recognises Israeli sov- core of his support. That’s the That’s the question Pompeo used to ereignty over settlements audience Governor Ron De- berate Mary Louise Kelly, who had the te- in the occupied West Bank Santis targeted last year when merity to question him on his role in the and envisions a Palestin- he held a Florida Cabinet Ukraine scandal. (“You did a good job on ian state on just 70 percent meeting in Israel. Any serious her,” Trump congratulated Pompeo.) of the land. It allows a Pal- plan would have involved the The White House clearly assumes estinian capital only on the Palestinians. But the admin- public interest in Ukraine is so low that outskirts of East Jerusalem, istration excluded them from the president’s blackmail of its leader leaving Israel to control an negotiations. Palestinian Au- will quickly be forgotten, once his trial undivided city. It sets many thority President Mahmoud ends with acquittal. Yet, no matter the other conditions for state- Abbas said the proposal verdict, Ukraine has become the symbol eastern Ukraine, where a Russia-backed ments to appeasement.” Even GOP sena- hood that no Palestinian amounted to a Palestin- of Trump’s worst authoritarian impulses invasion killed thousands and where tors need to remember Ukraine as a bul- leader could accept, such as ian “surrender.” Even Israeli both at home and in foreign policy. So those defensive weapons are desper- wark against Russian expansionism. dismantling the terrorist President Reuven Rivlin said Americans can’t afford to forget about ately needed. Vladimir Putin’s seizure of ●Instead of fighting corruption in group Hamas. In essence, only that it could compel Ukraine, as we approach 2020 elections. Crimea was the first time since WWII that Ukraine, Trump brought new corruption the Trump plan codifies Under Trump’s plan, the the two sides to “renew the Here are three urgent reasons why. a European army invaded another Euro- to that country. Israel’s aggressive settle- two-state solution is dead. channels of dialogue.” ●Trump’s defence of his actions on pean country and seized territory. The US president arm-twisted Zelen- ment expansion since the Palestine would be an The Palestinian Author- Ukraine openly signals his conviction that “Putin has a revisionist agenda,” says sky to do exactly what US officials — in- 1967 Six Day War. Though unworkable archipelago ity said the plan voids the the presidency gives him unlimited per- the Atlantic Council’s John Herbst, a cluding Yovanovitch — have been urging he may delay the vote, Ne- 1993 Oslo Accords that had sonal power. former US ambassador to Ukraine. “He Kyiv not to do: use investigative arms of tanyahu said he would ask surrounded and controlled formed the basis for Israeli- GOP senators can no longer deny, wants to overturn the post-Cold War government for political smear jobs. the Knesset to annex 30 by Israel to a degree unim- Palestinian relations. Under thanks to John Bolton’s book, that Trump architecture. If we don’t stop him in “The United States is supposed to percent of the West Bank. agined even in previous Oslo, Israel and the Palestin- blackmailed Ukrainian President Volody- Ukraine, he’ll do something dangerous in be the shining city on the hill, lecturing Under Trump’s plan, proposals that called for ian Authority have cooper- myr Zelenskiy, withholding desperately a country where we have a (NATO) treaty Ukraine about cleaning up corruption, the two-state solution is a demilitarised state ated successfully on security needed defensive weapons until Ukraine obligation, like in the Baltics.” but the president who lectures against it, dead. Palestine would be in the West Bank. Some Pal- agreed to investigate his 2020 political But Trump has waffled on whether engages in it,” says Brian Bonner, chief an unworkable archipelago estinians claim that Trump’s opponent, Joe Biden. And until Zelenskiy Russia had a right to seize Crimea. He has editor of the Kyiv Post in Ukraine. surrounded and controlled by Israel to a de- deal ends their commitment under Oslo, pursued a debunked conspiracy theory also made clear his disdain for Ukraine And by the way, it was bizarre to hear gree unimagined even in previous propos- and Israeli military and intelligence officials that Ukraine, not Russia, hacked the 2016 as a country, because he buys Russian GOP senators during the trial repeating als that called for a demilitarised state. One fear that the authority could end its coop- election. propaganda that Kyiv tried to help Hillary the old lies that Joe Biden was trying to get Israeli columnist said it would be “more di- eration. Some disillusioned Palestinians Yet confronted with this undeniable Clinton win in 2016. an honest Ukrainian prosecutor fired. The vided than the Virgin Islands.” also now favour dismantling the authority, truth, the GOP-led Senate has latched In a visit dripping with hypocrisy, truth, for those who still cling to White In public, administration officials claim which would leave Israel responsible – fi- onto a shocking White House defence Pompeo made a “we care” trip to Kyiv House fiction: Biden echoed Ukrainian of- that a Palestinian state remains possible. nancially and otherwise – for the 2.5 million that a president can do anything neces- on Thursday, reassuring Zelenskiy of US ficials and NGOs, the International Mon- The fact that the plan doesn’t rule one out Palestinians in the West Bank. sary to aid his reelection if he considers friendship and help in its war against Rus- etary Fund and the US State Department, caused some of the extreme right-wing set- Philip Gordon, a senior fellow in US for- that reelection to be in the public interest, sia. But the post of US ambassador to Kyiv who were all trying to depose corrupt tler groups in Israel to reject it. eign policy for the Council on Foreign Rela- because this means the motive can’t be remains vacant, after Pompeo failed to prosecutor Viktor Shokin, who refused, But a quote in Israel Hayom, which tions wrote, “The launch of this plan risks corrupt. A 10-year-old could deduce that stand up against Trump’s shameful sack- repeat refused, to prosecute Burisma, the serves as Netanyahu’s media mouthpiece, provoking anger and possibly even violence this claim, made by lawyer Alan Dershow- ing of Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch. company on whose board Hunter Biden gives the game away. “If you look at the dic- among Palestinians and in Jordan, but the itz (who also defended Jeffrey Epstein on And Russia’s aggression against Ukraine sat. Even Republican Senators Ron John- tionary,” a senior US official told the news- real risk is that — by paving the way for underage sex charges), could be used to won’t end unless Kyiv gets strong (and son, Rob Portman and Mark Kirk wrote a paper, “you’ll understand (that the Palestin- further Israeli annexation — it further un- justify all manner of corrupt White House absent) support from Trump. On the con- letter urging Shokin’s ouster. ian entity laid out in the Trump plan) isn’t dermines Israel’s long-term prospects as a behaviours. An acquittal is a green light trary, Trump’s acquittal will cheer Putin. Remember Ukraine whenever you the definition of a state. That is not what the Jewish, democratic state.” for Trump to seek more foreign interfer- The good news is that Ukraine has hear Trump talk about combating corrup- plan allows, and so the resistance from the Under previous two-state solutions, with ence in the 2020 election — or do worse. many supporters in Congress, including tion. And remember that Ukraine deserves Right … is a mistake.” the Palestinians getting roughly 90 percent Remember Ukraine as the symbol of GOP members, who understand the Rus- US support against Russian aggression, Last March, as the Israeli election ap- of the West Bank, Israel would continue to Trump power unchecked. sian threat, and support defensive arms irrespective of a president who tied the proached, Trump shifted US policy to rec- be a Jewish state. Controlling the West Bank ●Trump’s withholding of defensive aid for that country. “Trump’s personal in- country up in his personal political games. ognise the country’s control of the Golan and assigning Palestinians less than full citi- from Ukraine for personal gain highlights clinations have given Russians reasons Heights on the northern border with Syria. zenship would mean that Israel is no longer his indifference to Russian aggression, and to be hopeful, says Herbst, “and winning (Trudy Rubin is a columnist Trump hoped that the move would boost the only democracy in the Middle East. to overall US geopolitical strategy. on impeachment will encourage him. But and editorial-board member Ukrainian soldiers are still dying in he will face the same institutional impedi- for the Philadelphia Inquirer) (Tribune News Service) The Face Of The Coronavirus: Face Masks It’s sad that Asians and those wearing face masks are being stereotyped as faces representing the virus Layne Vandenberg often checked in tandem with the weather, statement, coming in various styles and considering they still allow for particles to Tribune news Service with many Chinese donning face masks jumpstarting an extensive industry. Chi- enter through your nose and mouth. The on a daily basis both indoors and out- nese celebrities are often pictured wearing most effective mask is the N95 respirator, MID the cancellation of air travel to and doors. Many face masks indicate whether masks for anonymity purposes, further but even this option is not suitable for chil- from China, an increasing number of they have a high-efficiency particulate air entrenching the trend. The face mask has dren or people with facial hair. Most no- Acountries reporting cases and the rising (HEPA) filter, alongside the size of the also spread in popularity across East Asia, tably, the WHO does not mention wearing death toll of the novel coronavirus (2019- particles they block (known as particulate appearing in Korean and Japanese popu- masks of any kind in their recommenda- nCoV), one aspect of the infection’s spread matter, or PM). These specific measures lar culture. This preexisting market is ap- tions to prevent the coronavirus: remains steadfast: the face mask. Nearly target customers interested in protect- parent considering the increased demand “Standard recommendations to pre- every article — including the World Health ing themselves from inhaling smog and for face masks in Asia has not yet inspired vent infection spread include regular hand Organization (WHO) information page on allergens, such as pollen and dust. While fear of supply shortages. In direct com- washing, covering mouth and nose when the virus — includes imagery of Asian peo- the Chinese government has made recent parison, the sudden high demand for face coughing and sneezing, thoroughly cook- ple wearing various masks, inadvertently strides in reducing air pollution, it con- masks abroad — specifically in the West — ing meat and eggs. Avoid close contact with perpetuating xenophobia and racism. tinues to be a vast public health concern. Understanding the various uses of has led to supply shortages that could put anyone showing symptoms of respiratory Face masks have played a role in Asian Even today, in addition to the panic sur- masks is essential before assuming healthcare workers at risk. illness such as coughing and sneezing.” culture far before the coronavirus crisis. rounding the coronavirus, Chinese people Experts are increasingly question- Face masks are not the solution to Face masks have been used in China, spe- in provinces in northern China are wear- that any person of Asian ethnicity wear- ing whether wearing masks can actually coronavirus, and those who wear them are cifically, for a variety of reasons in the re- ing face masks to avoid heavy smog related ing a mask is a carrier of coronavirus reduce the likelihood of contracting the thus not the culprits nor the faces of the ill- cent past, ranging from health to fashion. to fireworks lit during the Lunar New Year. virus, which could potentially help avoid ness. The recent outbreak has contributed Understanding the various uses of masks Masks are also worn for health-related breathing is an essential piece of keeping shortages and quell public panic. A New to the internationalisation of the face mask in China is essential before assuming that purposes beyond disease prevention. Chi- one’s qi balanced, preventing “good” air York Times op-ed maintained that while through its association with coronavirus, any person of Asian ethnicity wearing a nese traditional medicine, for example, from leaving and harmful air from enter- masks may be more effective indoors or in but the face mask is by no means a sign mask is a carrier of coronavirus. envisions a much more interconnected ing. Wearing a face mask is a modern take enclosed spaces, using a mask in open-air of infection. Racist stereotypes plaguing First and foremost, face masks are relationship between one’s body and the on regulating that process. environments may not be effective. Fur- mask-wearing Asians lack cultural aware- used to combat air pollution. From 2008 environment. Some Chinese wear masks The vast demand for masks has pro- ther, coronaviruses are spread often via air ness that masks can and have been worn to 2017, 23 of the top 50 most polluted cit- due to traditions found in Taoism, a Chi- duced a market that extends beyond the by coughing or sneezing, yielding common for purposes beyond disease prevention, ies in the world were in China. Through- nese philosophy, which emphasises one’s call for protection against disease and surgical masks and large water bottles as far before the introduction of the current out China, the Air Quality Index (AQI) is qi, roughly meaning air or energy. Clean pollutants. Masks have become a fashion pseudo-masks as ineffective prevention coronavirus crisis.

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News Erdogan to meet in brief Hamas leader in Palestinians cutting all ties Istanbul following Yemen’s Houthi rebels in possession of arms Trump plan similar to Iran: UN report with Israel, US, says Abbas DPA United NATIONS: Yemen’s Istanbul Houthi rebels are in posses- sion of new weapons similar Rejecting Trump’s plan, Arab League says the plan fails to meet “the minimum rights and aspirations of Palestinian people” Turkish President Recep to those produced in Iran, Tayyip Erdogan will meet Ha- according to a UN report AFP mas leader Ismail Haniya in obtained by AFP on Friday, in Cairo Istanbul on Satuday, accord- potential violation of a UN ing to the Turkish presidency’s arms embargo. Palestinian leader Mah- website. Some of the new weap- mud Abbas announced Satur- The two will meet at 6 pm ons, which the rebels have day a cut of all ties with Israel (1500 GMT) at the Vahdettin possessed since 2019, and the United States, includ- Pavilion, according to a state- “have technical charac- ing security cooperation, after ment that does not provide teristics similar to arms Washington unveiled a con- further details. manufactured in the Islamic troversial Middle East plan US President Donald Republic of Iran,” said the seen as favouring Israel. Trump’s plan for the Middle report, which was compiled Abbas has made similar East this week prompted pro- by a panel of UN experts declarations multiple times tests of solidarity in Gaza and tasked with monitoring the before and it was not immedi- fresh exchange of fire between embargo. The panel didn’t ately clear what it would mean Hamas and the Israeli army. say whether the weapons in practice. His comments In a phone call with Pal- were delivered to the Hou- came as the Arab League re- estinian President Mahmoud this directly by the Iranian jected US President Donald Abbas on Friday, Erdogan re- government, which has Trump’s plan, which had been iterated Turkey’s support for repeatedly denied sending met with fury by Palestinians. “the Palestinian cause,” ac- them arms. (AFP) “We are informing you that cording to Erdogan’s office. there will be no relations with Erdogan, a staunch critic Locust outbreak reaches you (Israel) and the United of Israel’s policy toward the Ethiopian capital States, including on security Palestinians, on Friday lashed cooperation,” Abbas said at an out at Arab countries that Addis ABABA: Locusts ap- extraordinary meeting of the backed the plan, referring to it peared in the Ethiopian capi- pan-Arab bloc in Cairo. as “treasonous.” He criticized tal Addis Ababa on Saturday The Palestinian leader said Gulf countries including Saudi as an infestation makes its the move followed the “disa- Arabia and the United Arab way across East Africa. vowal of signed agreements Emirates that have called on Zebdewos Selato, and international legitimacy” the Israelis and the Palestin- an official withE thiopia’s by the US and Israel. ians to discuss the plan in di- Agriculture Ministry, said the Israel will have to “bear rect negotiations. locusts reaching the capital responsibility as an occupying are ‘remnants’ of the power” for the Palestinian ter- infestation in the eastern ritories and Palestinians will Israeli warplanes and southern part of the press ahead with resistance hit Hamas in Gaza country. using peaceful means, he said. Arab Israelis wave Palestinian flags as they take part in a rally to express their opposition to the US-brokered proposal for a settlement of the after border fire “Aircraft spraying is be- Abbas made a similar Israeli-Palestinian Middle East conflict, in the Arab-Israeli town of Baqa Al-Gharbiya in northern Israel on Saturday. (AFP) ing conducted around Addis declaration in July 2017, an- Jerusalem: Israeli war- Ababa to contain it from nouncing the suspension of se- tinians second class citizens”. sponses to the plan, which was all Israeli settlements, which planes hit the Gaza Strip’s spreading to other parts of curity coordination with Israel “It is our right to accept or strongly rejected by Palestin- number more than 200, in- Islamist rulers Hamas on the country,” said Selato. during a major dispute over reject (the plan)... though the ian leaders. cluding those in annexed east Saturday after cross-border “Instead we are more the flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque American proposal in reality We are informing you that Later on Saturday, Abbas Jerusalem. mortar fire by Palestinian mili- concerned about the infes- compound in Jerusalem. appeared to be a dictation, or there will be no relations met with Egyptian President The settlements are home tants, the Israeli army said. tation in the regions that It was resumed later that an offer that cannot be rejected with you (Israel) and the Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who called to some 600,000 Israelis, but Fighter aircraft hit “Ha- are destroying crops.” Of- year, though the chief of the or even discussed,” he added. United States, including on for direct negotiations between are considered illegal under mas terror targets in the ficials have warned that the Palestinian police said that The Arab League rejected Israelis and Palestinians. international law. northern Gaza Strip,” an army outbreak, the worst in 25 even during the suspension Trump’s plan, saying it failed security cooperation In Abbas’ comments, he Abbas said that while Israel statement said. years, could lead to famine they had maintained regular to meet “the minimum rights Palestinian leader had said the US plan was in would immediately start annex- “Among the targets were in a region already strug- contact, with 95 percent of the and aspirations of Palestin- Mahmud Abbas “violation of the (autonomy) ation, under the plan the Pales- weapon storage facilities and gling with food insecurity. activities continuing. ian people” in a statement re- accords” launched in Oslo in tinians would have to wait four an underground infrastructure The infestation has “The only thing we stopped leased after the meeting. 1993 by Israel and the Pales- years, until they show “good used by the Hamas terror affected Ethiopia, Somalia, is we didn’t meet them in the Arab leaders also vowed lem as its “undivided capital” tinians. will”, to get a limited state. organisation,” the English- Kenya, Eritrea and Sudan field,” HazemA tallah said at “not to... cooperate with the and annex settlements on Pal- The accords included the The Palestinian leader said language statement said. and threatens to spread the time. US administration to imple- estinian lands. creation of the Palestinian he would go to the United Na- There were no reports to Uganda and South The Cairo meeting brought ment this plan”. Trump said the Palestin- Authority, currently led by Ab- tions Security Council soon to of casualties. The strikes Sudan. (DPA) together senior Arab officials, They insisted on a two- ians would be allowed to de- bas, and outlined delineations call for an international con- followed successive rounds including Saudi Arabia’s for- state solution that includes clare a capital adjacent to Is- of the West Bank. ference to re-launch negotia- of cross-border fire fromG aza Two car bombs rock eign minister and the United a Palestinian state based on raeli-annexed east Jerusalem. They were seen as key to tions with Israel. on Friday and the launch of Somalia’s capital, Arab Emirates’ minister of borders before the 1967 Six- He announced the plan Israeli-Palestinian peace pro- This would be under the balloons fitted with incendiary killing two people state for foreign affairs. Day War -- when Israel occu- on Tuesday flanked by Israeli cess, which hit an impasse in auspices of the diplomatic devices into southern Israel. Arab League chief Ahmed pied the West Bank and Gaza Prime Minister Benjamin Net- the years following the signing. Quartet comprised of the US, Israel retaliated to Friday’s Mogadishu: Twin explo- Aboul Gheit said the US plan -- and with east Jerusalem as anyahu and in the presence of The Trump plan also gives the European Union, the UN first volley with tank fire on sions rocked the Somali was tantamount to creating “a its capital. Arab ambassadors from Bah- Israel the green light to annex and Russia, Abbas said. what an army statement capital Mogadishu on Satur- one state with two categories The US plan suggests that rain, Oman and the UAE. the strategic Jordan Valley “But we will not accept the called a “Hamas military day, with two people killed in of people, meaning an apart- Israel would retain control of Other Arab states gave -- constituting some 30 per- US alone. We have tried it al- post” in southern Gaza. (AFP) one of the blasts, a govern- heid system, as it makes Pales- the contested city of Jerusa- carefully worded initial re- cent of the West Bank -- and ready,” he added. ment spokesman said. A vehicle belonging to a regional security official was targeted in the north of the city, killing two guards and injuring a local official, gov- Iraqi president names new PM, dividing protesters ernment spokesman Ismail Mokhtar Omar said. AFP came to a standstill. do anything,” Allawi said. cally formed by consensus In the south of the Baghdad In a bid to end the pa- There was no formal an- among political rivals after in- city, a car bomb targeted ralysis, President Barham nouncement from Saleh or tense horsetrading over influ- soldiers of the African Union IraqI President Barham Saleh gave political blocs until other government bodies, and ential posts. mission, Amisom. Saleh named former commu- Saturday to name a replace- the main protest camp in Tah- “If the (political) blocs try Soldiers exchanged nications minister Moham- ment to Abdel Mahdi or else rir Square seemed split on his to impose their candidates on subsequently gunfire with mad Allawi as the country’s he would appoint his own nomination. me, I’ll come out and talk to unknown assailants, but no new prime minister on Satur- candidate. “Allawi is rejected, Allawi you and leave this nomina- deaths were reported. day after an 11th-hour consen- On Saturday evening, Al- is rejected!” some protesters tion,” Allawi said. No one has claimed sus among political blocs, but lawi posted a video to Twitter chanted, but others appeared Protests in Tahrir swelled responsibility for the deadly the streets seemed divided on saying Saleh had nominated to rally in support of him. on Saturday as supporters of attack. (DPA) his nomination. him as the new premier. “Af- According to the consti- Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr re- Faced with pressure from ter the president appointed tution, Allawi now has one turned to the streets. Sadr con- Nigeria says to ‘work the street and the Shiite reli- me to form a new government New Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Allawi month to form his cabinet, trols parliament’s largest bloc with US’ on visa curbs gious leadership, Prime Minis- a short while ago, I wanted to which would need a vote of and many ministerial posts, ter Adel Abdel Mahdi resigned talk to you first,” he said, ad- quial Iraqi dialect. the protests, because if you are confidence from parliament. but he backed the protests Abuja: Nigeria said on in December and political life dressing the camera in collo- “I will ask you to keep up not with me, I won’t be able to In Iraq, the cabinet is typi- when they erupted in October. Saturday it would cooperate with Washington on visa restrictions slapped by the United States on its citizens and those from five other Syrian government rations Amended UN draft resolution calls for countries. US President Donald Trump on Friday imposed im- subsidised food with smart cards withdrawal of mercenaries in Libya migration restrictions on citi- AFP zens of Nigeria, Africa’s most AFP trade and consumer protec- said Saad, a father of three who United Nations, United States member states “not to inter- of the UN-recognised Gov- populous nation, as well as Damascus tion said. earns a meagre salary working vene in the conflict or take ernment of National Accord Myanmar, Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Under the new system, in a grocery store. The United Kingdom sent its measures that exacerbate the (GNA). Sudan and Tanzania. Syria’s government on Sat- even the largest family cannot “Before the war, we could fellow Security Council mem- conflict.” The first version of the “Nigeria remains urday started rationing subsi- collect more than three kilos buy anything,” he said. bers an amended draft reso- According to diplomats, British draft, dated January committed to maintaining dised food like rice and sugar of rice, four kilos of sugar and But now he and his wife lution on Libya on Friday, Russia strongly opposes any 24, contained no mention of productive relations with the with smart cards, a ministry one kilo of tea a month, it said have to keep track each month calling for the withdrawal of mention of mercenaries in the armed foreign fighters. United States and its inter- said, in the latest measure to on its Facebook page. of the subsidised food and fuel mercenaries from the coun- text. No date has yet been set On Thursday, UN envoy national allies, especially on address an economic crisis in Smaller families are al- they are allowed to buy in or- try, according to the text, for a vote on the resolution. Ghassan Salame accused “un- matters of global security,” the war-torn country. lowed even less according to der to make them last. seen by AFP. Libya has been mired in scrupulous” foreign actors -- presidential spokesman The value of the Syrian their size. Last year, Damascus im- The draft expresses the chaos since a 2011 NATO- without specifying who -- of Femi Adesina said. pound against the dollar has Subsidies are key for Syr- posed limits on state-backed Council’s “concern over the backed uprising that killed continuing to meddle in Lib- “Accordingly, President plummeted on the black mar- ians living in government-held petrol for cars and motor- growing involvement of mer- longtime dictator Moamer ya’s conflict, in violation of the Muhammadu Buhari has ket in recent months, sparking areas in a country where the bikes, as well as subsidised cenaries in Libya,” despite Kadhafi, with two rival admin- Berlin commitments. established a committee, to price hikes on key food items. United Nations says war has fuel oil and cooking gas. commitments made on Janu- istrations vying for power. Russia is accused of facil- be chaired by the Honour- On Saturday, thousands compounded poverty. Syria’s war has killed more ary 19 at an international The conflict deepened last itating the arrival of several able Minister of Interior, of Syrian families for the first But Ibrahim Saad, 51, asked than 380,000 people, but also summit in Berlin, including year when military strongman thousand Russian mercenar- to study and address the time used cards with built-in how he was expected to feed his ravaged key economic infra- “ceasing all support for and Khalifa Haftar, who controls ies in Libya, while Turkey updated US requirements,” microchips to track and cap family with the latest ration- structure, and sent oil and gas withdrawing all armed merce- much of the south and east of allegedly brought Syrian he said. (AFP) their purchases of subsidised ing. “The rice is not enough for revenues plunging by billions nary personnel.” Libya, launched an assault in rebel fighters into the north food, the ministry of internal a family of five or six people,” of dollars. The text also urged all April to seize Tripoli, the base African nation. 08 Sunday, February 2, 2020 World

Kyrgyzstan furious over Senate rejects call for witnesses in Trump’s impeachment trial Trump’s US travel restrictions GMT) and Trump is widely ex- ments, in an impeachment ton, the former national secu- The Senate will vote on pected to survive the process, trial, is a perfidy. rity adviser, will be releasing a Bishkek: Kyrgyzstan hit out on Saturday at immigration restric- Wednesday on whether thanks to the loyalty of his Re- It is a grand trage- book in March which under- tions that will restrict travel to the US from the ex-Soviet country, publican Party members in the dy,” Chuck Schumer, leader of mines and contradicts core complaining they were applied selectively had damaged relations. to acquit the president upper chamber of Congress. the Democrats in the Senate, arguments made by the presi- US President Donald Trump on Friday slapped immigration DPA The narrow 51-to-49 vote told reporters after the vote. dent’s legal defence team. restrictions on citizens of six countries -- Nigeria, Myanmar, Eri- Washington on witnesses saw all but two “America is going to re- While 17 witnesses testified trea, Kyrgyzstan, Sudan and Tanzania -- adding to a list of nations Republicans vote against com- member this day,” he said. in the House impeachment already targeted by his controversial travel ban. The US Senate voted against pelling testimony and issuing “The acquittal will have no val- investigation, Trump success- On Saturday, Kyrgyzstan’s foreign ministry summoned US compelling witness testimony subpoenas for documents into ue. Americans will know this fully blocked top White House envoy Donald Lu to explain the restrictions, which Lu said were in the impeachment trial of the trial. While 17 witnesses trial is not a real trial.” Since officials from testifying.Re - related to a failure to introduce biometric passports. President Donald Trump, Democrats held their line testified in the House the start of the trial, Demo- publican leader Mitch McCo- But the Central Asian state’s foreign ministry complained dealing a stinging but expect- and voted as a block to put pres- crats sought to convince at nnell was successful in keeping that other countries without biometric passports had not been ed defeat to the Democrats sure on the president, but failed impeachment investigation, least four Republicans to buck Bolton out of the Senate. included in the latest wave of immigration restrictions. who are seeking to remove the to get enough support from Trump successfully kept top party lines, in order to have a The former White House “Out of more than 80 countries where biometric passports president from office. across the aisle, despite public White House officials, majority to vote in favour of aide could have provided first- have not yet been introduced, the limitations were applied selec- Following hours of back- opinion showing a majority of including former White introducing new witnesses hand testimony supporting tively to only a few,” the foreign ministry said.“In this way, signifi- room negotiations, the vote people in the country wanted House aide John Bolton and documents to the trial. claims that Trump withheld cant damage has been done to Kyrgyz-American relations.” (AFP) on removal is now set for the trial to contain testimonies. out of the Senate The issue became more aid to Ukraine for his personal Wednesday at 4 pm (2100 “No witnesses, no docu- acute as it emerged John Bol- political benefit.

News China’s isolation grows as in brief Pakistan declares national emergency amid desert locust infestation Islamabad: Pakistani authorities have declared a national virus death toll soars to 259 emergency to battle the swarms of desert locusts which are eat- ing crops on a large scale and raising fears of food insecurity. “We are facing the worst locust infestation in more than ●12,000 infection cases confirmed● US, Australia lead a growing list of countries imposing Chinese travel bans two decades and have decided to declare national emergency to deal with the threat,” Information Minister Firdous Ashiq AFP Awan said on Saturday. Beijing The decision and a national action plan to deal with the locust threat were approved by Prime Minister Imran Khan. China faced deepening iso- “I have doubts that we will be able to achieve our wheat lation over its coronavirus production target of 27 million tons this year,” Nisar Khaskhali, epidemic on Saturday as the a farmer and member of the Sindh Chamber of Agriculture said. death toll soared to 259, with “The locust attack is unprecedented and alarming,” minister the United States and Austral- for national food security Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar said. (DPA) ia leading a growing list of na- tions to impose extraordinary Chinese travel bans. Maldives rejoin Commonwealth after With Britain, Russia and improving human rights record Sweden among the countries confirming their first infections, London: The Republic of Maldives is officially part of the Com- the virus has now spread to monwealth again just over three years after its departure over more than two dozen nations, accusations of human rights abuses and democratic failings. sending governments scurrying One hour after Britain’s exit from the European Union, the to limit their exposure. Indian Ocean island nation was formally reintegrated into the China toughened its own alliance at one minute past midnight on Saturday as the 54th quarantine measures at the member. centre of the outbreak in “Commonwealth members were pleased to note these Hubei province, a day after developments and are happy once again to count Maldives as the United States temporarily a member of the family,” Commonwealth Secretary-General barred entry to foreigners who Patricia Scotland said in a statement. had been in China within the The Commonwealth includes mostly former British colonies, past two weeks. including large nations like Canada, India and Australia, but also “Foreign nationals, other the smallest member, the Pacific island nation ofT uvalu. (DPA) than immediate family of US citizens and permanent resi- dents... will be denied entry Suspected Hindu Fourth death as into the United States,” Health radical fires at violent protests Secretary Alex Azar said. Airport officials, staff members and security personnel stand next to a SriLankan Airlines plane carrying 33 Sri Lankan nationals evacuated protesters in India grow in Chile Australia said it was bar- from the Chinese city of Wuhan after its landing at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport in Mattala on Saturday. (AFP) ring entry to non-citizens New Delhi: A suspected Santiago: A man died of car- arriving from China, while employees to send home family would offer financial support and tightening health screening Hindu nationalist opened fire bon monoxide poisoning after Australian citizens who had members under the age of 21. to businesses hit by the public on travellers nationwide. at an anti-government protest a supermarket was torched travelled there would be re- Beijing insists it can con- health emergency. On Saturday, authorities in India’s capital on Saturday, in Chile’s capital on Friday, quired to go into “self-isola- tain the virus and called With public anger mount- in Hubei extended the new police said, just days after and another succumbed to tion” for two weeks. Washington’s advice against ing in China, Wuhan’s top of- year holiday until February 13 an armed teenager shot and injuries sustained in clashes Vietnam suspended all travel to China “unkind”. MEA CULPA ficial admitted late Friday that and announced a suspension injured a student at a rally in with police, bringing the death flights from mainland China “Certainly it is not a ges- authorities there had acted too of marriage registrations from the same city. toll in a new wave of unrest effective Saturday. Hong Kong, ture of goodwill,” foreign min- Wuhan’s top official slowly. “If strict control meas- Monday to discourage public The gunman fired into a to four. Macau and Taiwan also initially istry spokeswoman Hua Chu- admitted late on Friday ures had been taken earlier the gatherings. large crowd of female demon- Protests that flared up appeared on the list of banned nying said. that authorities there had result would have been better The city of Huanggang, east strators at a non-stop protest in October -- initially over a routes but were later removed. The US emergency decla- than now,” said Ma Guoqiang, of Wuhan, said only one mem- in New Delhi against Prime rise in metro fares -- had ap- Similar expansive restrictions ration also requires Americans acted too slowly. “If strict the Communist Party chief for ber of each household would Minister Narendra Modi’s peared to have calmed down have been announced by coun- returning from Hubei prov- control measures had Wuhan. be permitted to leave the house contentious citizenship law during the summer holidays tries including Italy, Singapore, ince to be placed in mandatory been taken earlier the Wuhan officials have been every two days to buy necessi- that critics say discriminates in Chile. But there has been and China’s northern neigh- 14-day quarantine, and health result would have been criticised online for withholding ties. But the toll keeps mount- against Muslims. No injuries a spike in violent protests bour Mongolia. screening for American citi- better than now,” said Ma information about the outbreak ing at an ever-increasing pace, were reported. this week. The United States, Japan, zens coming from other parts until late December despite with health authorities on Sat- Footage broadcast on A mob looted and then Britain, Germany and other na- of China. Guoqiang, the Communist knowing of it weeks earlier. urday saying 46 more people local television stations set fire to the supermarket tions had already advised their The virus emerged in early Party chief for Wuhan China finally lurched into action had died in the preceding 24 showed a man in his 20s in southern Santiago in the citizens not to travel to China. December and has been traced last week, effectively quarantin- hours, all but one in Hubei. being taken away by police as early hours of Friday. Britain said on Saturday it to a market in Hubei’s capital domestically and overseas. ing whole cities in Hubei and Another 2,102 new infec- he shouted that “only Hindus When firefighters arrived was temporarily withdrawing Wuhan that sold wild animals. The economic fallout con- tens of millions of people. tions were also confirmed, will prevail in the country.” Of- they found a dead man aged some diplomatic staff and their It spread globally on the wings tinued Saturday as Apple an- Unprecedented safeguards bringing the total to nearly ficers said the attacker fired 30 to 40 and two other families from across the coun- of a Lunar New Year holiday nounced that all its China stores imposed nationwide include 12,000 -- far higher than the at least two rounds towards people suffering from signs of try, a day after the US State rush that sees hundreds of mil- would be closed until Feb 9. postponing the return to school, Severe Acute Respiratory Syn- protesters. (AFP) asphyxiation. (AFP) Department ordered embassy lions of Chinese people travel China’s central bank said it cutting bus and train routes, drome outbreak of 2002-03. PAKISTAN MARKS WORLD HIJAB DAY Brexit is here, what changes? AFP though London failed to do so Brussels last year and its seat is already vacant. At midnight on Friday -- 1,317 Prime Minister Boris days after British voters de- Johnson will no longer be in- cided to leave the European vited to summits of the Euro- Union -- Brexit finally came pean Council of leaders, and about. So what changed? So ministers no longer attend EU far, not much. Daily business council meetings. between the United Kingdom As non-EU citizens, Brits and the EU will continue as be- are not eligible for senior bu- fore during an 11-month tran- reaucratic posts in Brussels, sition until the end of the year. but many have already secured This will allow London and dual nationality and residence Brussels to negotiate new ar- rights. rangements to guide future More junior officials whose relations, but in the mean- EU has lost 66 million inhabitants -- leaving it with a pop- careers began before Brexit time there are some practical ulation of 446 million -- along with 5.5 % of its land mass will stay in post. changes. Britain will, however, The United Kingdom has If Britain ever does decide country”. continue to pay into the EU left the EU and the union has it wants back in, then this will It has no MEPs, the 73 budget as the second largest lost one of its largest and rich- be a matter for EU accession Brits elected in May have left. net contributor after Germany est states, the first ever to quit procedures as for any outside 46 of the seats will be kept for until the end of the transition. the project. applicant. future EU members and 27 Under the withdrawal Pakistani women gather to mark the World Hijab Day in Karachi on Saturday. World Hijab Day aims The EU has therefore lost 66 In Brussels, the lowering distributed among under-rep- agreement signed by both to promote religious tolerance by calling for both Muslim and non-Muslim women to wear the hijab. million inhabitants -- leaving it of the Union Jack outside the resented countries. sides, expatriates retain the Females of all faiths are invited to wear and experience headscarves for one day in solidarity with with a population of around European Parliament symbol- Britain no longer has to rights they had before Brexit Muslim women all over the globe. (AFP) 446 million -- along with 5.5 ised a concrete change: Britain nominate a top official to the to work and reside in their percent of its land mass. is out of the union and a “third European Commission, al- host country. Qatar-Bangladesh meeting on jobs from Feb 3-5 page 11

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QFMA meeting highlights ‘Focused execution of 5-year plan social role of capital mkts

QNA helped CB achieve record profit’ Doha The third annual conference The bank reported a 21% year-on-year jump in net profit to QR2.02 billion in 2019, highest in the bank’s 45-year history of Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) was held Satyendra Pathak for whom we are a natural in Doha, in the presence of Doha link because we have a branch Governor of the Qatar Cen- in Turkey,” he said. tral Bank Sheikh Abdul- Focused execution of Com- On its associate, National lah bin Saoud al Thani, and mercial Bank’s five-year plan Bank of Oman, he said, “NBO Deputy Governor Sheikh helped the bank achieve the maintains its strong position Mohammed bin Hamad al highest net profit in its history in the Omani market. NBO, Thani , who is also Chairman in 2019, the bank’s top execu- performed steadily during of the Board of Directors of tive has said. 2019, reporting a net profit of the QFMA. The Commercial Bank QR485 million.” The conference highlight- Group has reported a 21 per- In the neighbouring UAE, ed the enhancement of liquidi- cent year-on-year jump in he said, Commercial Bank will ty and the social role of capital net profit to QR2.02 billion wait for United Arab Bank markets and ways of protect- in 2019, highest in the bank’s (UAB) to achieve its right ing minority rights. history of 45 years. valuation before entering into QFMA CEO Nasser Ahmed Addressing a media stake sale process again. said the Qatari capital market, roundtable on the bank’s ex- When asked whether well managed during the past, ceptional results, Commercial Commercial Bank would ex- will continue its successes as it Bank Group Chief Executive pand into more countries, achieved more growth and de- OfficerJoseph Abraham said, Abraham said, “We will con- velopment under the interna- “Commercial Bank’s net profit tinue to focus on consolidat- tional and regional conditions in 2019 is the highest since ing our position in markets supported by the strengths of 1974 when the bank was incor- like Turkey and Oman. Cur- the national economy in over- porated as Qatar’s first private rently, we are not looking at coming challenges. sector bank. The strong execu- other countries.” He said, “There is no tion of our five-year plan has Commercial Bank, he doubt that the financial mar- reflected in the strong profit.” said, has embarked on a digi- kets today face many chal- Net interest income for Commercial Bank Group Chief Executive Officer Joseph Abraham (centre) addresses a media roundtable in Doha recently. tal transformation journey in lenges whether related to the group rose 19 percent to line with its passion to pro- innovation, technology and QR2.96 billion in 2019 and Bank’s five-year strategic ham said, “Despite challeng- vide the “best client experi- sustainable development, net interest margin improved plan, Abraham said, “We ing market conditions and lira ence, creativity and innova- or legislation, governance to 2.5 percent against 2.1 per- have recognised five C’s like depreciation by about 21 per- tion.” and investor protection, and cent a year ago. corporate earnings quality, The 2019 results have cent, Turkey’s Alternatif Bank Commercial Bank em- many other issues. This, Abraham said, was client experience, creativity shown that we are going in reported a 10 percent jump in braced a new era of digitisa- “We hope, through your driven by the strong execu- and innovation, culture and net profitto QR100 million. It tion by launching ‘CB Fawri’, fruitful proposals and discus- tion of its strategic plan to compliance to become the the right direction to earn grew customer deposits by 4 ‘CB Wallet’, and ‘SWIFT GPI’, sions and through this confer- build a strong diversified best bank in Qatar. The 2019 the confidence and trust of percent. ABank remains a stra- he said adding the bank is ence, to find a perception and business while provisioning results have shown that we our clients and shareholders tegic asset and an important committed to upgrade its Mo- the best ways to move forward legacy loans and improving are going in the right direc- opportunity for us to leverage bile App and widen its digital in developing the work system cost efficiency. tion to earn the confidence Commercial Bank Group CEO outside the GCC market.” infrastructure. and activities of our financial “The increase in margins and trust of our clients and Joseph Abraham “The World Cup is a major “We have also been focus- markets, in a manner that is mainly due to lower cost shareholders.” driver of growth in the con- ing on bringing digital bank- ensures continuity in keeping of funds as we dynamically He said Commercial Bank bank continued to invest in struction sector, and many ing to our SME clients, since pace with all competencies managed our liability book will continue to push to in- thing we are remedying very the processes digitisation of our clients are involved in it is a productive, efficient, and abilities of the develop- in a falling interest rate en- crease lending to state-run quickly,” added Abraham, and insourced key functions, construction and transporta- and quicker way of operat- ments of the global capital vironment through a change companies as the govern- who took over as Commer- which led the cost-to-income tion, so we help them by fi- ing,” he said. market. in liability book mix. Within ment presses ahead with in- cial Bank Group CEO in July ratio improve to 28.3 percent nancing their daily operations Commercial Bank EGM “This matter would con- the asset book, the invest- frastructure projects. 2016. from 33.4 percent. and projects. It is a great op- and Chief Financial Officer tribute to creating a stimulat- ment book yields improved,” “We have historically Reiterating the commit- In relation to Alternatif portunity and we are seeing, Rehan Ahmed Khan also ad- ing and attractive investment he said. been underweight in the pub- ment to efficiency and cost Bank, Commercial Bank’s for example, a lot of Turkish dressed the media on the oc- environment for local and for- As part of Commercial lic sector and this is some- optimisation, he said, the subsidiary in Turkey, Abra- contractors working in Qatar casion. eign investments.” 15% rise in tourist arrivals in Qatar Tourist influx result in a jump in hotel revenues and occupancy rates, which hit 65% in 2019

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Tourist arrivals in Qatar saw an increase of 15 percent to 2.1 million in 2019, leading to a re- covery in hotel occupancy rates, new research has said. According to the fourth quar- ter real estate market review by research firm Kushman & Wake- field, the occupancy rates have been recovering throughout 2019 as more visitors arrived in Qatar. Last year, the Hamad In- ternational Airport also saw an increase of 12 percent in traffic, serving 39 million passengers — a record number since its open- ing. The fourth quarter of 2019 saw the opening of Al Messila Resort (in picture), The Park Hyatt Doha and DoubleTree Citing the Ministry of Devel- by Hilton in Al Sadd. opment Planning and Statistics, the report said the overall oc- port released by the NTC, hotel fourth quarter. cupancy rate in November 2019 Last year, the Hamad apartments have seen occupancy This excludes the Doha Mar- was 65 percent, which is 6 per- International Airport saw an rates increase in 2019. This is in riott and Four Seasons, two of cent higher than the correspond- increase of 12 percent in part due to reduced rates being Qatar’s most prominent 5-star ing rate for 2018. This growth traffic, serving 39 million offered to long-stay guests.” hotels, which have temporarily was achieved despite the overall passengers — a record num- The report also expects hotel closed for renovations. increase in the number of rooms ber since its opening apartments to continue to pri- The fourth quarter also saw available. oritise occupancy over ADRs in the opening of Al Messila Resort, While overall average daily 2020, as new supply arrives in The Park Hyatt Doha — the third rates (ADRs) in November fell by it expected official occupancy the market, increasing competi- hotel in Msheireb Downtown — 3 percent to QR377, the increase and performance statistics for tion within the sector Following and DoubleTree by Hilton in Al in occupancy rates resulted in an Q4 to reflect further improve- the opening of approximately Sadd. overall increase in revenue per ment when officially released 1,900 new hotel keys in Qatar in Four and five-star hotels con- available room (RevPAR) by 5.6 due in part to Qatar’s hosting of 2019, Cushman & Wakefield es- tinue to dominate the Qatar hotel percent to QR244 since the cor- the FIFA World Club Champion- timate that the total number of landscape, comprising more than responding month in 2018. ships in December. available rooms reached more 90 percent of overall hotel supply Cushman & Wakefield said “Based on the most recent re- than 27,200 by the end of the by room keys. 10 Sunday, February 2, 2020 Economy & Business Qatargas delivers LNG cargo to India’s Mundra terminal

Tribune news network with an overall capacity of Doha Key market 160,000 cubic metres. Qatargas has established Qatargas Operating Com- ● Mundra is the second a strong partnership with pany Limited (Qatargas) has LNG terminal that India since July 1999 when delivered a commissioning Qatargas helped it started supplying LNG to liquefied natural gas (LNG) commission in India Petronet. Since then it has cargo to India’s new LNG delivered over 2000 cargoes receiving terminal, Mundra, within the past year under its various long-term located on the west coast of ● India is a key market sales and purchase agree- the country. for Qatargas given its ments as well as supplying The cargo was loaded in significant volumes into the Ras Laffan on January 17 on geographical proximity short term and spot mar- the Q-Flex LNG vessel, Mur- and growth potential kets. wab, with an overall cargo India is a key market for carrying capacity of 216,000 February 2019. Qatargas given its geographi- cubic metres. It arrived at The Mundra terminal is cal proximity and growth po- Mundra terminal on January located in Adani Ports and tential. 22, Qatar gas said in a state- Special Economic zone in the Upcoming develop- ment on Saturday. Kutch district of the western ments such as new termi- Mundra is the second Indian state of Gujarat. nals and other gas related LNG terminal that Qatar- The terminal’s nomi- infrastructure will increase gas helped commission in nal capacity is five million India’s capacity to import India within the past year. tonnes of LNG per annum LNG from 30 Mtpa to 44 It followed an earlier com- (Mtpa), and it can receive Mtpa – a 46 percent in- missioning cargo which was vessels with a capacity be- crease as India continues delivered by the company to tween 75,000 cubic metres to make strides in achiev- the Ennore LNG receiving and 260,000 cubic metres. ing its ambitious target of terminal, near the southern The terminal comprises 15 percent gas in the energy The LNG cargo to India’s Mundra terminal was loaded in Ras Laffan on the Q-Flex LNG vessel, Murwab, with an overall cargo carrying Indian city of Chennai, in of two storage tanks – each mix, Qatargas said. capacity of 216,000 cubic metres.

India relaxes fiscal deficit, cuts taxes Virus outbreak to hit Asia to spur growth growth in Q1: QNB report AFP during her tenure. Mumbai She also announced that companies would no longer India relaxed its fiscal defi- have to pay dividend distri- The most important channel through which Asia will be affected by the new virus is tourism, the report noted cit target on Saturday, raising bution tax, terming it a “bold spending and slashing taxes move meant to attract foreign Tribune news network nationalities are likely to avoid visiting as it seeks to attract foreign investors”. Doha the region altogether, QNB said. investment and increase con- “Wealth creators will be Moreover, if the experience from sumption in the wake of a pro- respected in this country ... This year has started on a positive note the SARS outbreak in the early 2000s longed economic slowdown. and this government assures in emerging Asia. Bullish sentiment is any guide, the retail and services sec- Finance Minister Nirmala taxpayers they will not be was rampant and the global economy tors should also be hit by a severe slow- Sitharaman announced the harassed,” she said in her sec- was set to benefit from a favourable down in domestic consumption. This is changes as part of the coun- ond budget speech since Modi combination of moderate growth, high because people fear infection and natu- try’s annual budget in parlia- won a landslide re-election employment and low inflation. rally avoid going out for leisure or work ment, a day after official data last May. China, in particular, was expected in areas where the virus is present. showed that Asia’s third-larg- - ‘All talk’ -The key agri- to be a key driver of an upcoming eco- In the absence of a major break- est economy grew five percent culture sector will receive a nomic acceleration, with policy support through in treatment or a slowdown in last year, its slowest expan- cash infusion of 2.83 trillion spilling over to commodities, emerging contagion, there is a significant risk of sion since the 2008 global fi- rupees to help farmers set up markets and other open economies. disruption in manufacturing activity. nancial crisis. solar power units and storage In fact, leading indicators from China is the central node of Asia’s sup- In a sprawling three-hour facilities. Asia were already flashing positive ply chains, and further extensions of speech peppered with refer- Sitharaman said this signs of stabilisation in recent months. bound in activity in Q2-Q3,” the report group tours leaving the country, which the Lunar New Year holidays can im- ences to ancient Indian his- would enable farmers, many But a major risk has emerged in noted. immediately affects around 50-60% of pair businesses everywhere. tory and poetry, Sitharaman of whom are burdened by the fallout from the worsening Wuhan QNB’s analysis delves into the all Chinese tourists. This would likely prevent or delay said the fiscal deficit target crushing debts, to sell power pneumonia outbreak, Qatar National main economic consequences of the In addition, Hong Kong will close the upcoming positive turn of the glob- for the current financial year to energy companies. Bank (QNB) said in its weekly econom- virus spread, discussing potential im- some border checkpoints and restrict al manufacturing cycle towards anoth- was now 3.8 percent of GDP, She also revealed New ic report. pacts, risks, policy responses and the flight and train services from the Main- er expansion, the report noted. up from an earlier 3.3 per- Delhi was seeking to shed Before the virus outbreak, QNB said overall effect on the outlook for emerg- land, while Malaysia, Mongolia and the The sudden reversal in market sen- cent. its 100-percent stake in the it had a constructive view for emerging ing Asia. Philippines have announced border or timent is triggering deflationary forces It will edge down to 3.5 country’s largest insurer, Life Asia in 2020, expecting growth to ac- Over the coming weeks, the most visa restrictions for Chinese nationals. (e.g., severe downward pressure in key percent next year, she added. Insurance Corporation, to celerate moderately to around 4.2 per- important channel through which Asia Make no mistake, tourism is a commodity prices). Prime Minister Narendra generate revenue. cent year-on-year from 3.8 percent in will be affected by the new virus is major source of income for emerging “Therefore, we expect to see a fur- Modi’s right-wing govern- Earlier this week, the 2019. tourism, the report pointed out. markets in Asia. Importantly, tour- ther strengthening of the case for more ment has been trying desper- government also announced It is still too early for a more com- Visitor arrivals are set to plummet ism spending from Chinese nationals policy stimulus in both Asia and the ately to revive the economy, plans to sell its 100 percent prehensive assessment of the situation throughout the region, likely weighing represents a significant share of some rest of the world, at least over the com- which has flagged for several stake in debt-crippled nation- with the spread of the virus, but now negatively on growth in Q1 2020. economies, especially Hong Kong, ing months,” QNB said. quarters, with per capita con- al carrier Air India after an the bank said it expects to see a signifi- Meanwhile, flights are being can- Cambodia, Thailand, Singapore and China, not least, is likely to deploy sumption falling for the first earlier push to sell part of the cant slowdown in growth in Q1 2020. celled and administrative decisions Malaysia. monetary and fiscal levers in favour time in four decades. airline found no takers. “However, should the spread of the taken to further restrict the flow of Should the virus spread more of short-term expansion, even to the The finance minister said Experts say India’s state- virus be contained over the coming tourists from China. The Chinese gov- quickly beyond China and into other point of relaxing existing restrictions Indians earning under 1.5 mil- run companies, which manu- weeks, we expect to see a strong re- ernment has gone as far as to cancel all Asian countries, tourists from different on unconventional credit growth. lion rupees ($21,000) a year facture anything from bicy- could pay lower taxes if they cles to condoms, are a major agreed to forego existing ex- drag on the economy due to emptions, with a view to rais- their unprofitability, barring ing their purchasing power. the government-owned enter- China outbreak forces Hyundai to suspend flagship SUV production Indian taxpayers are al- prises in the coal sector. lowed to claim exemptions Prime Minister Modi said afp duction of its flagship sport appeared in the central Chinese in China that have led to short- time factory hours that had for a range of expenses, from the budget would “boost in- Seoul utility vehicle this weekend as city of Wuhan has resulted in ages of supplies, including the been scheduled for Saturday medical insurance to vacation come and investment. It will a result of a supply disruption 259 deaths and spread to more complete electrical wiring sys- and Sunday to produce our Pal- spending, under a labyrin- improve demand and con- Hyundai Motor, South caused by the deadly virus out- than two dozen other countries. tem of a vehicle, the Korean au- isade vehicle,” Jin Cha, a Hyun- thine tax regime that Sithara- sumption and help improve Korea’s largest automaker, break in China. Hyundai’s decision was tomaker said. dai spokesperson, told AFP on man has vowed to simplify credit flows”. suspended the domestic pro- The deadly virus that first made following factory closures “We have cancelled over- Saturday.

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Inspection time 08:00 to 11:30 am (Sunday to Thursday) Economy & Business Sunday, February 2, 2020 11 IBPC Qatar bags Indian award at Qatar-Bangladesh meeting on Indus Food 2020 jobs to be held from Feb 3-5 Tribune News Network more than 17 Qatar-based Doha companies including lead- ing names like Ali Bin Ali A delegation of food and received the award on behalf Qatar’s Minister of beverage importers and hy- of IBPC Qatar from Mohit State for Foreign Af- permarket and supermar- Singla, Chairman, Trade kets operators from Qatar Promotion Council of India. fairs HE Sultan bin has participated in the In- Saad al Muraikhi is dus Food 2020, India’s offi- cial F&B-focussed trade fair expected to attend showcasing its best line-up the meeting of food and agriculture prod- ucts to international buyers. The delegation was led Ashraf Siddiqui by the Indian Business and Doha Professionals Council (IBPC Qatar), the apex body of In- The fifth Joint Committee dian businessmen and pro- Meeting on Employment be- fessionals functioning under tween Qatar and Bangladesh the aegis of the Embassy of IBPC Qatar was awarded as will be held from February 3 to India in Qatar. the Global Alliance Partner by 5 in Doha, Bangladesh’s Am- Indus Food was organ- the Trade Promotion Council bassador to Qatar HE Ashud ised by the Trade Promo- of India Ahmad has said. tion Council of India and Talking exclusively to Qa- supported by the Indian De- The Qatar delegation tar Tribune on last day of the partment of Commerce. It has also participated in the “Made In Bangladesh” exhibi- has hosted more than 1,000 India-GCC business-to-busi- tion on Thursday, Ahmad said prominent global F&B in- ness (B2B) conference and the Bangladeshi delegation dustry buyers from over 80 discussed ways of increasing would be headed by the Sec- countries. the bilateral trade in the food retary of the Ministry of Expa- More than 700 Indian and beverages sector with triates’ Welfare and Overseas exhibitors and suppliers at- leading food suppliers and Employment. The fourth joint Ambassador of Bangladesh to Qatar HE Ashud Ahmad (left) and Mercantile Bank of Bangladesh Chairman Morshed Alam are seen at a semi- tended the event with the aim exporters from India. meeting of the committee was nar held on the sidelines of the “Made In Bangladesh” exhibition conducted in Doha recently. of sourcing new products, India exported $205 mil- held in Dhaka in 2016. meeting with suppliers and lion worth of food and bever- Qatar’s Minister of State Bangladesh, significantly con- to understand the Qatari mar- The last day of the event Exchange would go a long way developing new business. ages to Qatar in 2018, with for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan tributing towards the econo- ket. saw Doha-based Gulf Ex- in making the process easier. A gala awards function the key exported products bin Saad al Muraikhi is ex- my of the country, he said. “Bangladesh is an attrac- change and Bangladesh’s “The Mercantile Bank, was organised as part of the being rice, fresh and chilled pected to attend the upcoming Lauding the efforts of the tive investment destination leading financial institution with its 148 branches, is play- Indus Food 2020. At the vegetables, meat and cane meeting, the ambassador said. organisers of the exhibition, with safe rules and regulations Mercantile Bank signing an ing a significant role in Bang- award function, the Trade sugar. “This meeting will further the ambassador said it was for foreign investors. It is also agreement. The agreement ladesh and we are happy to Promotion Council of In- Azim Abbas, President strengthen our existing strong successful in facilitating in- a fast-growing economy,” the was signed by Bangladeshi have signed this agreement. dia recognised stalwarts IBPC Qatar, pointed out that bilateral relations,” he added. creased engagement between ambassador said, urging the business icon and Mercan- We are already dealing with from the global F&B indus- the organisation promotes Talking about the three- Qatari and Bangladeshi busi- investors in Qatar to explore tile Bank Chairman Morshed six other Qatar-based finan- try for promoting Indian various business events in day ‘Made In Bangladesh’ ex- nessmen. The expo also saw the opportunities in Bangla- Alam and Gulf Exchange Gen- cial institutions,” he added. F&B trade. IBPC Qatar was India which benefit Qatar- hibition, Ahmad said the event top officials includingBang - desh. eral Manager Jaafar Ali al Sar- Jaafar Ali Sarraf said, awarded as the Global Alli- based companies. The IBPC brought 64 Bangladeshi com- ladesh’s Minister of State for He said three seminars raf. “There are more than ance Partner by the Trade had earlier led similar del- panies to Qatar for the first Foreign Affairs Mohammed were held on the sidelines Talking to ‘Qatar Tribune’, 400,000 Bangladeshi expa- Promotion Council of India. egations to India from Qa- time. Shahriar Alam visiting the of the exhibition to increase Alam said almost 60 percent triates in Qatar and by sign- Sumit Malhotra, Vice tar, including to the Vibrant More than 400,000 Bang- stalls. awareness among the business of the remittances from Qa- ing this agreement with the President IBPC, who led Tamil Nadu and Vibrant Goa ladeshi nationals live in Qatar Ahmad said the exhibition community in Qatar on the in- tar to Bangladesh are made Mercantile Bank, we will be the business delegation of summits. and they send remittances of helped local traders as well as vestment potential of certain through the Mercantile Bank serving the community in a more than $1 billion back to visiting traders and producers key sectors in Bangladesh. and its agreement with Gulf better way.” Tayf wins HE Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani Trophy (Gr3 PA) page 15

SUNday, FEBRUARY 2, 2020 Surprise-package Kenin in dreamland after stunning Australian Open win AFP Melbourne ‘She cannot America’s Sofia Kenin stunned two-time Major watch’ – champion Garbine Muguruza It’s just such an honour to win the Australian Open on Kenin calls Saturday, completing a sur- to have my name on prise run where she came from that beautiful trophy, superstitious nowhere to lift her first Grand it’s something I’ve Slam title. mother to Despite making her de- dreamed about. but in a Major final Kenin, 21, showed all her trademark ag- – Sofia Kenin break news gression as she fought back AFP from a set down to win 4-6, Melbourne 6-2, 6-2 in 2hrs 3mins against the shellshocked Spaniard. Sofia Kenin had to call The 14th seed, who will her superstitious mother to now jump to seventh in the break the news she’d won world and usurp Serena Wil- the Australian Open on liams as America’s number Saturday because she re- one, was in tears at the end fuses to watch on TV, fear- and headed straight for her ing it will bring bad luck. father Alexander, who is her Young and The 21-year-old’s fa- coach. ther is her coach but the It was the final twist in roaring rest of the family was back a tournament of upsets, af- Kenin is the youngest in the United States as ter Williams crashed out in Australian Open Kenin announced herself the third round and Kenin to the sporting world with beat Australia’s world num- champion since Maria her first Grand Slam title. ber one Ashleigh Barty in the Sharapova – her idol The 14th seed showed semi-finals. – won aged 20 in 2008. all her trademark battling “It’s just such an honour to qualities to stun two-time have my name on that beauti- Grand Slam champion ful trophy, it’s something I’ve Garbine Muguruza 4-6, dreamed about,” said Mos- 6-2, 6-2 in Melbourne. cow-born Kenin. “I called her right af- “Of course it’s an exciting ter the match just to tell moment for me and for my her that everything’s fine, family, I get to share this. I won, she can just relax “Obviously things are go- now,” a beaming Kenin ing to change for me, but we’re told reporters, glass of just going to move forward, get champagne in hand, refer- ready for next tournaments. ring to mother Lena. “Right now we got to figure “She’s been really out how to celebrate.” stressed at home, very su- Former world number Sofia Kenin of the US kisses the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after winning against Spain’s Garbine Muguruza in their women’s singles final of the Australian Open in Melbourne perstitious. “I told her I’m one Muguruza was unseeded on Saturday. (AFP) not going to be able to talk for the first time at a Slam to you for hours, but at since 2014, having suffered a Kenin fights back Muguruza took the first set in The aggressive Kenin Into the deciding set and Union in 1987 to give the fam- least you know that I won. marked loss of form in the last Muguruza drew first blood at 52 minutes when the young upped the ante in the second the gutsy Kenin saved three ily a better life – filmed her “I’m coming home, 18 months. Rod Laver Arena, where the American planted her fore- set, breaking her more experi- game points in a pivotal fifth victory speech on his phone. you can give me the big- The 26-year-old was re- roof was closed for rain in hand out. enced opponent in the fourth game, tossing the ball back “I love you guys from the gest hug of your life.” surgent in Melbourne over the Melbourne, getting the first Kenin, not one to hide her game and easily holding to over her head by way of a defi- bottom of my heart, thank you At least Lena did not past fortnight, but after grab- break of serve. feelings on court, said that she sprint into a 4-1 lead. ant celebration. so much,” she told the crowd. suffer alone and was ac- bing the first-set lead her serve Kenin, who ended the fair- had struggled to rein in her Kenin, who won their only Kenin adds by far the big- At 21 years and 80 days, companied by Kenin’s failed her spectacularly. ytale run of 15-year-old Coco emotions at that point. previous encounter in three gest title of her fast-burgeon- Kenin is 22 days younger than grandmother, sister and She totted up eight double- Gauff on her way to the final, “I was obviously devastated, sets, grabbed the second set ing career to the three WTA Japan’s Naomi Osaka when the family dogs back faults in all, three of them in bounced her American stars- I knew I didn’t take my chanc- in an emphatic 32 minutes. crowns she won last year. she won the title last year. in Florida. “They don’t the final game -- including one and-stripes racquet on the es,” she said. “I knew I needed A rattled Muguruza was seen “The past two weeks have Kenin is the youngest Aus- watch, my mom cannot on the second championship hardcourt in anger. to somehow forget what hap- briefly by a physio for what been the best of my life,” she tralian Open champion since watch me,” said Moscow- point, handing the title to her The 2016 French Open pened, just move forward and appeared to be a lower-back told Rod Laver Arena, as her Maria Sharapova – her idol – born Kenin. “It’s fine.” younger opponent. and 2017 Wimbledon winner just keep believing in myself.” problem. father – who left the Soviet won aged 20 in 2008.

Kasintseva, 14, claims Grand Muguruza ‘smiling inside’ Slam first for tiny Andorra AFP for form. AFP 6-2, 6-2 in 2hrs 4mins. Melbourne “I’m just taking it easy af- Melbourne “It was a very tough tour- ter these two years,” she said. nament, I actually didn’t Garbine Muguruza said she “The media has been tough Fourteen-year-old think that I would win,” said was “smiling inside” despite on me, I have to say. Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva Jimenez Kasintseva, who di- giving up a one-set lead in los- “I don’t read a lot of became the firstA ndorran to vides her time between the ing the Australian Open final things, but I really felt that capture a title at a Grand Slam tiny European state – sand- to fiery American 14th seed people... Today people will when she won the Australian wiched between Spain and Sofia Kenin on Saturday. say very good things about Open girls’ tournament on France – and Barcelona, The 26-year-old Span- me, and the next week bad Saturday. where her father has a tennis iard was unseeded at a Grand things if you lose.” Jimenez Kasintseva, who academy. Slam for the first time since The Venezuelan-born was the youngest player in “I guess I fought a lot for 2014 but defied low expecta- Spaniard also bristled at the the draw and was making her it. I was about to lose in some Andorra’s Victoria Jimenez Kas- tions and a torrid 18 months notion that reaching the Mel- Grand Slam debut, beat 17-year- matches, and I just kept fight- intseva with the Australian Junior to come within one victory of bourne final meant that she old Pole Weronika Baszak 5-7, ing. I guess that’s how I won.” Singles Girls trophy. (AFP) a third Major. was “back”. Kenin, 21 and playing “Back? Hmm, okay. If her first Grand Slam final, people see it because I’m in a defeated Muguruza 4-6, 6-2, Grand Slam final, that makes 6-2 to cap a tournament of sense,” she said. Krejcikova and Mektic win mixed doubles surprises in the women’s “But I feel like I was play- draw in Melbourne. ing a lot of tournaments. I was DPA “I think right now it’s on the tour, guys, I didn’t dis- Melbourne tough to have a big smile, appear, I was there.” though I’m smiling inside,” Muguruza totted up eight Number five seeds Barbora said the former French Open double-faults, the last one Krejcikova and Nikola Mek- and Wimbledon champion. handing the title to Kenin. It tic on Saturday defeated two- Muguruza won just one was an anti-climax to her title time US Open champions match in the last six months bid, but the Spaniard had no Bethanie Mattek-Sands and of 2019 and was ranked 36 regrets. Jamie Murray 5-7, 6-4, 10-1 to in the world at the end of “I try to have a good per- win the mixed doubles title at the year. spective and not be too dra- the Australian Open. She will now climb back to matic,” she said. Czech Republic’s Kre- 16, but it is still a far cry from “Okay, you lost the match, jcikova was the defending when she topped the world was important one. But, hey, Melbourne champion, having rankings in 2017. I’m here, I gave myself a Croatia’s Nikola Mektic (right) and Czech Republic’s Barbora Krejcikova won last year with American Spain’s Garbine Muguruza reacts holding the runner-up trophy after Muguruza said she felt chance to be in a final. pose with the trophy after winning against Britain’s Jamie Murray and Rajeev Ram. losing to Sofia Kenin of the US in their women’s singles final at the she had been unfairly treated “You realise that and you Bethanie Mattek-Sands of the US in their mixed doubles final at the The Croatian Mektic Australian Open in Melbourne on Saturday. (AFP) by media during her struggles calm down a little bit.” Australian Open in Melbourne on Saturday. (AFP) earned his maiden slam title. Sports Sunday, February 2, 2020 13 Thiem takes on ‘king of Australia’ Djokovic in first Melbourne final

DPA adrenaline and everything, it’s Melbourne going to be fine,”T hiem said. After losing back-to-back He “I played two super intense Austria’s Dominic Thiem French Open finals to ‘king definitely has the matches against Rafa and now on Sunday will attempt to of clay’ Rafael Nadal, game, experience against Sascha (Zverev). So achieve what no player has and strength. He of course I’m going to feel it, done before – to defeat No- Austria’s Dominic Thiem especially tomorrow. But go- vak Djokavic in an Australian will have to go through has all the means ing to have great treatment, Open final. seven-time champion to really be there. easy hit tomorrow, and then of The world number five, course try everything to be 100 Novak Djokovic in – Novak Djokovic on who in 2018 and 2019 Melbourne to seize his per cent on Sunday night.” reached the final of the Ro- Dominic Thiem Thiem does have an edge land Garros before falling to maiden Grand Slam title. in head to heads with the “king of clay” Rafael Nadal, is world number two, having aiming to go one step further won four of five of their last in Melbourne and capture his battles, including at the ATP first Grand Slam. Finals in London in November To accomplish the task, he on hard court. will have to defeat Djokovic on “I think he has a chance,” the court where he’s had the Zverev said of Thiem. “He’s most success, picking up sev- playing the best tennis of his en Australian Open titles from life. I think he’s playing much seven finals. better than he played in Lon- Were he to achieve that, don, to be honest.” Thiem would become the first “It’s just a matter of one male player born in 1990 or Serbia’s Novak Djokovic (left) will be seeking his record eighth Australian Open title while Austria’s Dominic Thiem his first when the two meet in the men’s singles final at the Rod match here and there that can later capturing a major and Laver Arena at Melbourne Park in Melbourne on Sunday. MATCH STARTS 11.30AM DOHA TIME potentially give him a Grand break the big three’s winning Slam title, that he can actually streak of 12 straight majors. bourne Park. “Now I’m facing Novak five-setter against local hope the Austrian contesting his Roger Federer in their 50th get in the mix of top three in The trio of Nadal, Djoko- “It’s unbelievable, twice in here, he’s the king of Australia, Alex Bolt in the early rounds sixth and seventh tiebreak of career face-off on Thursday. the world,” Djokovic said of vic and Roger Federer have a row in a Roland Garros final, won seven titles here ... so I’m of the tournament and a gru- his Melbourne campaign. “There’s disadvantages his next opponent ahead of dominated men’s tennis for twice I was facing Rafa who always facing the kings of the elling four-hour quarter-final Thiem logged a total six but also advantages. I think the final. well over a decade, sharing won this tournament ... 10 Grand Slams in a final,” the win against Nadal. hours of play more than Djok- it’s also a little bit of a chal- “He definitely has the 55 grand slam titles between times and last year 11 times,” 26-year-old said, smiling. Friday night’s match ovic to reach the final. The lenge to have all the time one game. He has the experience them since mid-2003. Feder- Thiem told John McEnroe Thiem had a winding road against friend and fellow high 26-year-old will also have one day off and all of a sudden two. now. He has the strength. er and Djokovic also share after his win over Alexander to his first final at Melbourne seed Zverev was his third go- day less of rest than his oppo- Of course, I have less time to He has all the means to re- 13 of the last 16 titles at Mel- Zverev in the semi-finals. Park which included a tough ing over three hours, and saw nent Djokovic, who defeated regenerate. But with all the ally be there.”

Pakistan to treat Longines Qatar Equestrian Tour Hathab 2019-2020 Round 7 India U-19 World Mubarak al Rumaihi claims Big Tour Cup semi-final as title astride Casal Des Forets ‘normal game’ Tribune News Network Doha AFP just 71 pursuing a modest tar- Benoni (South Africa) get of 109. Mubarak Yousuf al Rumaihi On Friday, Pakistan eased of Qatar Equestrian Federation Pakistan will treat the latest to victory with 53 balls to returned to winning ways as he episode in their long cricket spare in Benoni but Huraira’s claimed the Big Tour title in the rivalry with neighbours India innings came to a controver- 7th round of the Longines Qatar as “a normal game”, batsman sial end, being ‘Mankaded’ Equestrian Tour Hathab at the Mohammad Huraira said on by Afghanistan bowler Noor Longines Arena at Al Shaqab on Friday ahead of their Under-19 Ahmad. Saturday. World Cup semi-final. Afghan captain Farhan Al Rumaihi put in a flawless Huraira struck 64 off 76 Zakhil admitted after his side’s ride with his 12-year-old gelding balls on Friday as Pakistan eventual six-wicket defeat that Casal Des Forets to emerge on comfortably chased down 190 they may not have resorted to top in the Table A, Special two to beat Afghanistan in the the tactic if they had been in a phases, Art. 274.2.5 | 130/145 quarter-finals of the youth better position. cm feature class. tournament. “At that time, we realised It was the faultless rou- Next up is a clash against let’s do something different to tines that saw Al Rumaihi beat India in Potchefstroom on build pressure on Pakistan,” the others as he clocked 35.81 Tuesday with a place in the fi- Zakhil told cricinfo.com. “To and 44.02 seconds in the two nal at stake. be honest, it was not in the rounds. The effort saw him pick “The India-Pakistan ri- spirit of the game.” a prize of QR8,750. Khalid Mo- valry has always been there,” But Huraira conceded that hamed al Emadi came second said Huraira. “There will be he was to blame for leaving his with his 10-year-old gelding a bit more pressure, but we’ll crease. Fiji. The pair galloped around Mubarak Yousuf al Rumaihi receives his prize on the podium from Badr al Darwish, Secretary-General Mubarak Yousuf al Rumaihi astride Casal get used to it. Myself, should I “I should’ve been in the the course comfortably and Asian Equestrian Federation and Organizing Committee Member Al Shaqab Showjumping Competition. Des Forets on Saturday. play, I’ll try and play it like a crease, and I’ll learn from the looked set for victory but a pen- normal game, and we look for- mistake. I’ll ensure it isn’t re- alty of four seconds for a fault in ward to it.” peated again.” the second round forced them Results India are the defending India made the semi-finals to settle for second place. Big Tour | Table A, Special two phases, Art. 274.2.5 champions and have captured with a 74-run win over Aus- Ghanim Nasser al Qadi | 130/145 cm | Prize Money QAR 35,000 the Under-19 title on four oc- tralia on Tuesday, maintain- took the last podium spot with 1. Mubarak Yousuf al Rumaihi (Casal Des Forets) Time: 35.81 & 44.02 secs. Prize money: QR8,750 casions. ing their perfect record in the 10-year-old gelding Sydney, 2. Khalid Mohammed al Emadi (Fiji) 32.94 & 38.38, Pakistan were back-to- tournament having won all of with the duo also penalised four QR7,000 back champions in 2004 and their three group games. seconds for a fault. 3 Ghanim Nasser al Qadi (Sydney) 34.57 & 39.56, 2006. The second semi-final Meanwhile in the Open QR5,250 They beat India in the features Bangladesh against Class, Abdullah Ali al Ajeil Open Class | Power and Skill (Six Bar) Comp. , Art. 2006 final in Colombo where New Zealand, also in Potchef- emerged victorious with nine- 262.3 | 110/115 cm | Prize Money QR15,000 they bowled out their rivals for stroom, on Thursday. year-old mare La Corona 10. 1. Abdullah Ali al Ajeil (La Corona 10) Prize money: Mohamed Nasser al Qadi QR3,750 2 Mohammed Nasser al Qadi (Ferrari PH) QR3,000 finished second with Ferrari 3. Sheikha Fatima Jabor al Thani (Eddie) QR2,250 PH, followed by Sheikha Fa- tima Jabor al Thani, who was Future riders class | Optimum Time | 85/100 cm Hardik Pandya out of Test astride Eddie. 1. Hussain Ibrahim Shamiyeh (Zenit 35) Time: In the Future Riders 100 cm 64.85 secs 2. Hamyan Khalifa al Kowari (Outline De Beaufour) series against New Zealand class, Hussain Ibrahim Shami- 65.35 secs yeh topped the timesheet with 3. Lolwa Ali Atat (Animo’s Boy Van De Dennehoeve) Zenit 35 in 64.85 secs. Hamyan 64.5 secs. AFP Hardik Pandya has been ruled Khalifa al Kowari was second Future riders class | Optimum Time | 70/85 cm New Delhi out of the upcoming Test se- with Outline De Beaufour in 1. Ahmed Jassim al Suwaidi (Kantje’s Estefana) ries against New Zealand,” the 65.35 secs, while Lolwa Ali Atat Time: 64.74 seconds Flamboyant Indian all- board said in a statement. and Animo’s Boy Van De Den- 2. Haya Khalid al Hitmi (Sita) 64.43 secs rounder Following a review by a nehoeve timed 64.5 secs for 3. Jassim Adel al Saegh (Joly’s Arno) 64.05 secs. The Open Class podium finishers after being honoured by Omar al Mannai. Vice-Chairman, Organizing Com- Hardik Pan- specialist in London, Pan- third place. mittee Al Shaqab Showjumping Competition, and an official at Longines Arena at Al Shaqab on Saturday. dya has been dya was advised to remain ruled out of under rehabilitation at the the upcom- National Cricket Academy ing Test se- until he regains full match ries against fitness, it said. Quick read New Zealand He has not played Test Bangladesh axe Mustafizur Rahman for first Pakistan Test to be played in Rawalpindi Hardik Pandya. over fitness cricket since the Southampton concerns, the match against England in Sep- Dhaka: Bangladesh on Saturday dropped pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman and recalled Rubel Hossain for the first Test of the two-match series against Pakistan which Board of Control for Cricket in tember 2018 and made his last begins in Rawalpindi next week. Mustafizur was in the two-Test series against India in November but was not picked for any of the matches due to his poor form and fitness. India said on Saturday. appearance in the T20 format “Mustafiz was dropped for his poor performance.H e is in and out of the team for quite some time and doesn’t play longer-format matches regularly. His white-ball perfor- The 26-year-old under- against South Africa in Sep- mances are not satisfactory,” said chief selector Minhajul Abedin. Opening batsmen Imrul Kayes, Shadman Islam and off-spinner Mehidy Hasan were also left out for injury went successful surgery for a tember 2019. while wicketkeeper-batsman MushfiqurR ahim opted out due to security concerns. Opening batsman Tamim Iqbal returned to the Test side after skipping the India series for lower-back injury in October India are currently touring family reason while Bangladesh also recalled batsmen Najmul Hossain and Soumya Sarkar. Bangladesh are due to depart for Pakistan on Tuesday for the first Test scheduled but has remained off the field New Zealand to play two Tests, for February 7-11. The second Test will be played April 5-9 in Karachi, after an ODI on April 3. The Squad: Mominul Haque (Capt), Tamim Iqbal, Saif Hasan, Najmul Hossain, since then. three ODIs and five Twenty20 Mahmudullah Riyad, Mohammad Mithun, Liton Das, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Ebadat Hossain, Abu Jayed, Al-Amin Hossain, Rubel Hossain, Soumya Sarkar. (AFP) “Team India all-rounder international matches. 14 Sunday, February 2, 2020 Sports Qatar Airways, PSG Afif nets hat-trick; Boli fires Al Rayyan to win agree partnership deal Al Sadd beat Al QSL Standings Club MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Tribune News Network Sailiya 3-0; Al 1. Al Duhail 14 10 3 1 27 12 15 33 Doha Duhail’s unbeaten 2. Al Rayyan 14 9 4 1 31 12 18 31 3. Al Sadd 14 10 0 4 42 23 19 30 Qatar Airways has an- run ends nounced that it is the new 4. Al Gharafa 14 7 3 4 26 20 6 24 Premium Partner and Official Ayeni Olusegun 5. Al Arabi 14 5 4 5 25 23 2 19 Airline Partner of Paris Saint- Doha 6. Al Wakrah 13 5 4 5 22 22 0 19 Germain for the next three 7. Al Sailiya 14 5 2 7 15 20 -5 17 seasons. Akram Afif netted his sixth 8. Al Ahli 14 5 2 7 19 25 -6 17 Paris Saint-Germain join hat-trick for Al Sadd in a 3-0 the exclusive group of top thrashing of Al Sailiya at the 9. Qatar SC 14 4 3 7 14 17 -3 16 global football clubs proud- Al Sadd Stadium on Saturday. 10. Al Khor 14 2 4 8 16 25 -9 10 ly supported by the world’s The win puts the Wolves 11. Umm Salal 14 2 3 9 9 28 -19 9 number one airline, including Partnerships Officer, Marc just three points behind QNB 12. Al Shahania 13 1 5 8 14 32 -18 8 Italy’s AS Roma, Boca Juniors Armstrong, added: “We are Stars League leaders Al Du- in Argentina and German club delighted to welcome Qatar hail who lost to second-placed leaders 1-0 on Saturday. FC Bayern München. Airways into the Paris Saint- Al Rayyan by a solitary goal. In a match of few oppor- Qatar Airways Senior Germain family as the Official Akram scored in the third, tunities, Boli’s effort in only Vice President Marketing Airline Partner of the club. 48th and 54th minutes to im- his second match for the club and Corporate Communica- This is another example of prove his season’s goal tally Al Sadd’s Akram Afif scores his first goal against Al Sailiya during their QNB Stars League match at the was enough for Diego Agu- tions, Salam al Shawa, said: our strong desire to develop to 11. Baghdad Bounedjah Jassim Bin Hamad (Al Sadd) Stadium on Saturday. irre’s men to move within two “We are thrilled to welcome innovative partnerships with leads the goals-coring chart points of Al Duhail. the famous French club to our leading global brands and Qa- with 13 goals. early by thumping home a of beauty and a goal-of-the- ly developing, and because of The win is a massive boost extensive sport sponsorship tar Airways is a natural choice Al Sadd have now won four rebound after Al Sailiya goal- season contender. Bounedjah that he became the best in Asia for The Lions, especially after portfolio, and look forward for us as it shares our com- straight league matches after a keeper Khalifa Ababacer has again provided the assist and in 2019. He is 23 years old and a disappointing 5-0 loss in the to having them on board. In mitment to creating powerful shock loss to Al Wakrah. punched Bounedjah’s cross Afif from the tightest of angles has scored 6 hat-tricks so far. AFC Champions League on Paris Saint-Germain we have connections with fans all over Meanwhile, Al Sailiya’s which fell kindly for the managed to place a delightful I am proud to coach him. No Tuesday to Esteghlal. found a partner that shares the world.” miserable run continues with 23-year-old Afif. lob from the left torchline over one can stop him if he contin- However, Al Duhail coach our passion for innovation The Paris Saint-Germain a third straight QSL loss. The In the second half, Afif Ababacar. ues at this level,” Xavi Her- Walid Regragui, who took and we will work together to partnership will also see Qatar Peregrines were also knocked converted from the spot for “I am very happy with the nandez said after the match. over from Rui Faria last week, develop many exciting activi- Airways become Official Part- out of the AFC Champions his second goal after earning performance of the players to- Yohan Boli’s 65th minute now has an idea how tough ties to engage with supporters ner of the Paris Saint-Ger- League after losing the playoff a penalty from Mohammed day and the 3-0 win. strike for Al Rayyan ended Al his task will be as The Red and our global audience.” main handball and women’s match to Iran’s Shahr Khodro. Mdather’s clumsy foul. “Akram Afif always makes Duhail’s unbeaten league run Knights battle to hold on to Paris Saint-Germain Chief football teams until 2022. Akram opened scoring His third goal was a thing the difference. He is constant- as the Lions edged the league top spot. Salah on target as Liverpool move 22 points clear of City Sheffield United are now Chelsea, Leicester Chelsea’s closest challengers as Chris Wilder’s men moved Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema City share point; into fifth with a 1-0 win at celebrates after scoring against 10-man Everton Crystal Palace thanks to a Atletico Madrid on Saturday. (AFP) calamitous own goal from earn late win at Eagles’ goalkeeper Vicente Guaita. Benzema Watford At the bottom of the table, West Ham and Watford blew on target as AFP two-goal leads to slip into the London relegation zone. A double for Robert Real win Liverpool surged a mas- Snodgrass after Issa Diop’s sive 22 points clear at the top opener put West Ham 3-1 up Madrid derby of the Premier League with a on Brighton at the London 4-0 win over Southampton as Stadium, but the Seagulls DPA Leicester and Chelsea consol- fought back through Pascal Barcelona idated their place in the top Gross and Glenn Murray for four in a thrilling 2-2 draw at a point that keeps them two Real Madrid beat their neigh- the King Power. points above the drop zone. bours Atletico Madrid 1-0 at Mohamed Salah scored Watford failed to even get home in the big city derby on twice as the champions-elect a point after going 2-0 up on Saturday. equalled a Premier League Everton through Adam Masi- Karim Benzema scored record with a 20th straight na and Roberto Pereyra. on 56 minutes from Ferland home win at Anfield. But they switched off Mendy’s cross. Southampton believed from two set-pieces in first Atletico were impressive they should have had a pen- half stoppage time to allow in the first half but with Vi- alty early in the second half Yerry Mina’s double to bring tolo and Angel Correa missing when Danny Ings went down Carlo Ancelotti’s men level. chances, they paid in the sec- in the box against his old Everton then went down ond period. club, but no spot-kick was to 10 men when Fabian Delph Zinedine Zidane brought given and Liverpool went was sent-off but still snatched on Vinicius at half-time and he straight up the other end to Mohamed Salah of Liverpool reacts after scoring his team’s fourth goal during the English Premier League match against Southampton at all three points through Theo set up Mendy to cross for Ben- take the lead through Alex Anfield in Liverpool on Saturday.(AFP) Walcott. zema’s goal. Oxlade-Chamberlain. Aston Villa’s celebrations Leaders Madrid are now Jordan Henderson dou- advantage over Manches- to his forward options in the ter, who everyone’s raving diger 19 minutes from time at reaching the League Cup 13 points clear of Atletico bled the European champi- ter United, Wolves and Tot- January transfer window about, quite rightly, and denied the Foxes all three final in midweek were short- and have stretched their un- ons lead with a smart finish tenham to seven points, but was exacerbated as the visi- we’ve got a point.” points, but Brendan Rodg- lived as 10-man Bourne- beaten run to 21 games. Sec- on the hour mark. offered further hope to the tors needed two goals from All the goals came in the ers’s men maintain an eight- mouth held on for a 2-1 win ond-placed Barcelona, six Salah then produced two chasing pack in the battle for centre-back Antonio Rudiger second half as Rudiger nod- point lead over Chelsea in that lifted them up to 16th. behind Madrid, host Levante cool finishes in the final 20 a Champions League place. just to claim a point. ded Chelsea in front before third. Norwich are now seven on Sunday. minutes as Jurgen Klopp’s Frank Lampard’s men “Not many people gave us two goals in 10 minutes “We should have won points adrift of safety at the Atletico felt they should men took their tally of points have now won just four of the top four slot and I under- from Harvey Barnes and Ben having gone 2-1 up. We gifted bottom of the table as they have had a penalty in the first to a remarkable 100 from the their last 13 league games stand why, and it’s probably Chilwell turned the game them two goals really, which again paid for not taking half when Casemiro appeared last possible 102. and the Blues’ boss’s frustra- the same now,” said Lam- around for Leicester. we’re disappointed with,” their chances in a 0-0 draw at to bring down Alvaro Morata. Chelsea stretched their tion at not being able to add pard. “We’ve come to Leices- A brilliant leap from Ru- said Rodgers. Newcastle. Atletico’s club president Enrique Cerezo complained: “For me it was a clear penalty. “I understand that it is very difficult to give a penalty in a Madrid derby but the video as- Pink-haired Neymar helps PSG to five-goal romp sistant referee is there for jus- tice and clarity. Today we did AFP dyed pink for the occasion, who Instead Sarabia started Di Maria exchanged passes not have justice or clarity.” Paris predictably caught the eye. with Mbappe up front, and with Sarabia before lifting the Real Madrid coach Zidane The Brazilian warmed up the former Real Madrid player ball over Carvalho to make it admitted he needed to make Neymar shook off an in- with a shirt bearing the name of pounced on a loose ball to curl 2-0 in the 41st minute, and changes at half-time after the jury scare and raged with the Kobe Bryant and the number 24 home a fine opener from 22 shortly afterwards Teji Savani- visitors had the better of the match officials while helping of the basketball star who was yards in the eighth minute for er’s attempt to clear a Di Maria first 45 minutes. Paris Saint-Germain romp to a killed in a helicopter crash last his 10th goal of the season. corner rebounded off the face of “I was not happy with what 5-0 win over Montpellier that weekend. PSG also held a min- Andy Delort then missed a defender Congre and in. I was seeing on the pitch. It stretched their lead at the top of ute’s applause for Bryant ahead chance to equalise for Montpel- Neymar set up Mbappe for was my responsibility though Ligue 1 on Saturday. of kick-off. lier, and their hopes of getting one shot that hit the outside of not the players,” Zidane said. Pablo Sarabia, Angel Di Ma- Neymar didn’t score, having back into the game were as good the post, and then played in the “I changed Isco and (Toni) ria, Kylian Mbappe and Layvin to settle just for one assist, but as over when Bertaud was sent France World Cup winner to Kroos but I could have changed Kurzawa all scored along with he produced his usual tricks, off in the 17th minute. round Carvalho and score his other players. I wanted more a Daniel Congre own goal, with provoked the opposition, and Only playing because usual 14th league goal of the season. wing play and more pressure the outcome never in doubt required lengthy treatment at first choice GeronimoR ulli was Kurzawa drilled in the fifth on their defenders. after Montpellier goalkeeper the end of the first half after suspended, Bertaud raced out in the 65th minute, and Cavani “It was not my players fault Dimitry Bertaud was sent off appearing to hurt his ribs as he of his box to stop Mbappe bear- came on before having a late but mine.” early on. grappled for the ball with Mont- ing down on goal, only to block header disallowed for offside. Earlier Saturday, big- Montpellier finished the pellier’s Arnaud Souquet. Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe (left) is congratulated by Neymar the ball with his arm and receive Marseille go to Bordeaux on spending Espanyol stayed bot- game with nine men, and the re- Unhappy with the some of after scoring against Montpellier Herault SC on Saturday. (AFP) a straight red. Sunday looking for a first win tom when they lost to Granada. sult means PSG start February the treatment reserved for him, On came young debutant there in 43 years, while Rennes The club who signed Raul by making it 19 games unbeaten Neymar was then caught by tel- half-time. side Edinson Cavani, who re- Matis Carvalho in goal for the strengthened their grip on third de Tomas, Leandro Cabrera and are now 13 points ahead of evision cameras angrily remon- PSG coach Thomas Tuchel mains in the French capital af- visitors and he had to pick the by scoring twice in injury time and Adrian Embarba in Jan- nearest rivals Marseille. strating in Portuguese with the had opted to leave Mauro Icardi ter a January move to Atletico ball out of his net twice before to claim a 3-2 win over local ri- uary were beaten 2-1 away But it was Neymar, his hair fourth official in the tunnel at on the bench at kick-off along- Madrid never materialised. the interval. vals Nantes on Friday. from home. 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Qatar Olympic Committee President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al Thani on Saturday crowned the winning connections of Tayf after the HE Sheikh Joaan Theo Bachelot (blue cap) rides The Blue Eye to the victory in the HE Sheikh Joaan Bin Bin Hamad Al Thani Trophy (Gr3 PA) 2,200m race at the QREC Racecourse on Saturday. (QNA) Hamad Al Thani Trophy for Thoroughbreds at the QREC Racecourse on Saturday. Tayf, The Blue Eye & Minstrel dazzle

trainees Otwo and Beachwalk, Khalifa Al Thani Trophy (Gr2 Thrilling treble respectively. PA) winner raised her career Earlier in the day, de victories to five in 23 races. for French Mieulle’s wards Al Naama, un- Saadi helmed Ashoura, a der the silks of Al Shaqab Rac- four-year-old grey filly, dur- trainer ing, and Ashoura, owned by ing a strong performance in Umm Qarn, won races without her debut race and she beat de Mieulle much ado. Al Naama was rid- Zalzeleehom by four lengths den to a two-and-a-half-length and three quarters in the Lo- triumph against AJS Moaddie cal Purebred Arabian Maiden Tribune News Network in the HE Sheikh Joaan Bin Plate 1,400m. DOHA Hamad Al Thani Trophy for Curatolo led Tahar, owned Purebred Arabians 1,600m by and trained by Eng. Osama The Blue Eye, Tayf and Min- Faleh Bughanaim. al Dafea, to an exciting short strel pulled off superb wins The six years old grey mare head triumph over Murihk in and shared the features races continued her good run in the the Local Purebred Arabian on the HH the Amir’s Sword season, posting her third vic- Novice Cup 1,400m and Dark Trials and HE Sheikh Joaan tory in a row in four races. Pursuit from the stable of Ab- Bin Hamad Al Thani Trophy Spectators enjoy the 27th Race Meeting at the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Racecourse in New Al Rayyan on Saturday. The HH Sheikh Abdullah Bin dulhadi al Hajri and a trainee Day at the Qatar Racing & of Ibido, claimed the sprint for Equestrian Club Racecourse in ary and champion in the Presi- 27th Race Meeting Results (Turf) thoroughbreds in the HE Seikh New Al Rayyan on Saturday. dent of the UAE Cup in London Tayf was handled brilliantly Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani Tayf was handled bril- in May, both last year. by Soufiane Saadi as the HH The Amir’s Sword Trials/HE Sheikh Joaan 4,400) H.E. SHEIKH JOAAN BIN HAMAD AL THANI TROPHY Trophy 1,200m. The four-year- liantly by Soufiane Saadi as Minstrel, ridden by Ryan Bin Hamad Al Thani Trophy Day 1.Think Big (Tomas Lukasek), 2.Sir Arthur Dayne (Marco (4YO P/A) (Far Bend) 1,600m old bay gelding was ridden to a eight-year-old grey horse Casamento), 3.Happy Bere (Ronan Thomas) Prize Money: $100,000 (1st 57,000 2nd 22,000 3rd the eight-year-old grey horse Curatolo, edged Khalifa bin put in a strong finish to bag LOCAL PUREBRED ARABIAN MAIDEN PLATE (Far Won by 3.5, 1.5. Time 1:24.70 11,000 4th 6,000 5th 4,000) nose triumph by Luca Maniezzi put in a strong finish to bag the Sheail al Kuwari-owned debu- the HH Sheikh Joaan Bin Bend) 1,400m Owner: Al Wasmiyah Farm. Trainer: Georges Mikhalides 1.Minstrel (Ryan Curatolo), 2. Shamayel (Theo Bachelot), against Connery for his second HH Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad tant Shamayel by a head to Prize Money: $10,000 (1st 5,700 2nd 2,200 3rd 3.Good Des Vialettes (Pierantonio Convertino), 4. winner of the season. Al Thani Trophy (Gr3 PA) claim the HE Sheikh Joaan Hamad Al Thani Trophy (Gr3 1,100) H.E. SHEIKH JOAAN BIN HAMAD AL THANI TROPHY (L Ginkeau (Anas al Seyabi), 5. AJS Sabeeha (Marcelian Al Jeryan Stud’s Al Lu- PA) 2,200m with a two and 1.Ashoura (Soufiane Saadi), 2.Zalzeleehom (Theo T/B) (Far Bend) 1,750m Kolmarkaj) 2,200m with a two and a half Bin Hamad Al Thani Tro- Bachelot), 3. Rannanah (Maikon De Souza) Prize Money: $40,000 (1st 22,800 2nd 8,800 3rd Won by head, 2.75, 3.25, 1. Time 1:43.90 sail and Arabic Channel, both lengths margin. Also he led a phy for four-year-old Pure- a half lengths margin. Won by 4.75, 10.5. Time 1:34.86 4,400) Owner: Eng. Hassan Alabdulmalik. Trainer: Deborah trained by Mohammed al thrilling 1-2-3 for Umm Qarn, bred Arabians 1,600m. This Owner: Umm Qarn. Trainer: Alban de Mieulle 1.Al Lusail (Ronan Thomas), 2.Surra Man Raa (Anas al Mountain Naimi, put up impressive dis- complete a splendid treble for was the first victory ofE ngi- by Theo Bachelot, the former Seyabi), 3.Abu Samrah (Theo Bachelot) plays and emerged winners. LOCAL PUREBRED ARABIAN NOVICE CUP (Far Bend) Won by 1.25, 1. Time 1:48.05 H.E. SHEIKH JOAAN BIN HAMAD AL THANI TROPHY trainer Alban de Mieulle and neer Hassan Alabulmalik’s double HH the Amir’s Sword 1,400m Owner: Al Jeryan Stud. Trainer: Mohammed al Naimi (Gr3 PA) (Far Bend) 2,200m Al Lusail, with Ronan Thomas fine double for rider Saadi. bay colt, trained by Deborah winner The Blue Eye held off Prize Money: $20,000 (1st 11,400 2nd 4,400 3rd Prize Money: $100,000 (1st 57,000 2nd 22,000 3rd astride, clinched the sixth race Bin General (Ronan Thom- Mountain, and an overall sec- Noor Al Hawa by a quarter 2,200) H.E. SHEIKH JOAAN BIN HAMAD AL THANI TROPHY 11,000 4th 6,000 5th 4,000) in last seven runs as the six- 1.Tahar (Ryan Curatolo), 2. Murihk (Tomas Lukasek), 3. (T/B) (Far Bend) 1,400m 1.Tayf (Soufiane Saadi), 2.Bin General (Ronan Thomas), as) and Gtnah (Faleh Bugha- ond in eight races. length to a huge excitement of Rodina (JP Guillambert) Prize Money: $40,000 (1st 22,800 2nd 8,800 3rd 3.Gtnah (Faleh Bughanaim), 4. Maxr (Tomas Lukasek), year-old bay horse beat Surra naim), who have won races Good Des Vialettes, the race lovers. Won by short head, 3.25. Time 1:34.62 4,400) 5.Akmar (Luca Maniezzi) Man raa by one and a quarter earlier in the season, came sec- schooled by Ahmed Kobeissi, This was the second win in Owner & Trainer: Eng. Osama al Dafea 1.Arabic Channel (Tomas Lukasek), 2. Venedegar Won by 2.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5. Time 2:30.50 lengths in the HE Sheikh Joaan ond and third. Maxr, trained was third by little less than a row for The Blue Eye, who (Alexander Reznikov), 3. Pettifogger (Luca Maniezzi) Owner: Umm Qarn. Trainer: Alban de Mieulle Bin Hamad Al Thani Tro- H.E. SHEIKH JOAAN BIN HAMAD AL THANI TROPHY Won by 0.5, 0.75. Time 1:25.20 by Julian Smart, came fourth three lengths under Pieranto- won the Umm Qarn Trophy (T/B) (Far Bend) 1,200m Owner: Al Jeryan Stud. Trainer: Mohammed al Naimi H.E. SHEIKH JOAAN BIN HAMAD AL THANI TROPHY phy for Local Thoroughbreds by one and a half lengths ahead nio Convertino. Ginkeau was last month and raised the win- Prize Money: $40,000 (1st 22,800 2nd 8,800 3rd (T/B) (Far Bend) 2,200m 1,750m. of Akmar. fourth with a length’s differ- ners tally to 20th in 34 starts. 4,400) H.E. SHEIKH JOAAN BIN HAMAD AL THANI TROPHY Prize Money: $100,000 (1st 57,000 2nd 22,000 3rd The four-year-old Arabic This was the first victory ence against AJS Sabeeha. Al Wasmiyah Farm’s Noor Al 1.Dark Pursuit (Luca Maniezzi), 2. Connery (Ivan Rossi), (P/A) (Far Bend) 1,600m 11,000 4th 6,000 5th 4,000) Channel, ridden by Lukasek, 3.Take A Nap (Marco Casamento) Prize Money: $40,000 (1st 22,800 2nd 8,800 3rd 1.The Blue Eye (Theo Bachelot), 2. Noor Al Hawa (Ronan of the season and overall sixth The third big race of the Hawa, looking for third win Won by nose, 1.5. Time 1:12.79 4,400) Thomas), 3. Full Moon (Pierantonio Convertino), 4.Otwo beat Venedegar, with Alex- winner in 28 starts for Tayf, the day – the HE Sheikh Joaan Bin in a row under rider Ronan Owner: Abdulhadi al Hajri. Trainer: Stefano Ibido 1.Al Naama (Faleh Bughanaim), 2. AJS Moaddie (Tomas (Tomas Lukasek), 5.Beachwalk (Luca Maniezzi) ander Reznikov astride, by former Qatar Derby (Gr2 PA) Hamad Al Thani Trophy for Thomas, was one and a half Lukasek), 3. Daloob (Ronan Thomas) Won by 0.25, 1.5, 0.25. 1.5. Time 2:21.05 half a length to take the HE champion who was fourth in throroughbreds 2,200m was lengths clear of third-placed H.E. SHEIKH JOAAN BIN HAMAD AL THANI TROPHY Won by 2.25, 1.75. Time 1:43.58 Owner: Khaifa bin Sheail al Kuwari. Trainer: Jassim Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad (3YO T/B) (Far Bend) 1,400m Owner: Al Shaqab Racing. Trainer: Alban de Mieulle Ghazali the prestigious HH the Amir’s topped by Khalifa bin Sheail al Full Moon. The fourth and fifth Prize Money: $40,000 (1st 22,800 2nd 8,800 3rd Al Thani Trophy 1,400m for Sword Race (Gr1 PA) in Febru- Kuwari’s The Blue Eye. Ridden spots went to Stefano Ibido’s Thoroughbreds. Rayyan crush Khor in QVA League Shooting gold medals for Tribune News Network DOHA Shammari & Sunaidi Former nine-time champions Al Rayy- an Club handed a straight 3-0 defeat to Tribune News Network Al Khor Club during the QVA League at DOHA the QVA Headquarters Indoor Hall on Saturday. Ahmed al Shammari Al Rayyan did not face opposition clinched the first gold medal in the first two sets in their 67-minute of the season-opening Qatar match. But in the beginning of the third Olympic Shooting and Ar- one, they trailed 6-8. But midway, they chery Cup at the Losail Ranges managed to catch up with Al Khor and on Saturday. forged 21-19 ahead. Shammari beat Ali Mur- Soon after moving into the twen- shid to emerge the champion ties, Al Rayyan came up with clean win- in the men’s 25m Rapid Fire ners through their net play and sealed Pistol. The bronze medal was their eighth victory in 11 games to raise bagged by Mohammed al points tally to 26, three behind leaders Al Tamimi. Arabi Club (10 wins in 11 matches) and The men’s 10-metre Air second-placed holders Police (10 wins in Rifle gold medal was claimed 12 matches). by Abdullah al Sunaidi. He Marco Even Ferreira had a game- beat Ali al Mohannadi to fin- high 21 points, including 16 from at- Al Rayyan players block Al Khor’s Eugenie Turin during their QVA League match in Doha on ish on the top. Mohammed al tack, for the winners. Belal Abunabot Saturday. Al Rayyan won 3-0. Sunaidi came third. collected 12, including two aces. Marko In the youth 10m Air Rifle, Vukasinovic had the third highest eight come-from-behind 3-1 victory against Al including 13 from attack. The fourth set Jassim al Balooshi finished points. Gharafa Club. was a one-way traffic for Al Wakrah, who first. For Al Khor, who are occupying the After losing the opening set in a tight got 8-3 ahead, before increasing the lead The season’s first cham- eighth slot in the ranking table, had only finish, Al Wakrah bounced back and to nine points (16-7) before cantering to pionship has attracted a lot player in the double digits – Eugenie Tu- reeled off the next three sets to wrap up a 21-10 and 25-14 to secure the triumph in of promising young shooters rin, who logged 12, with 10 of them from 23-25, 2518, 25-19, 25-14 win in 92 min- 92 minutes. and thrilling competitions are the attack. No other player could support utes. Their eighth triumph in 12 games For Al Gharafa, Wellington Bolzani expected across the events for as well as Turin would have liked. took them to the fourth spot with 23 (17 points), Emina Guilherme (15) and the medals. In another match, Ivan Jose Fer- points, Rendon Osniel (12) put up a good dis- The championship, which nandez Anon and Nikola Visic secured Hector Salerno was the third place to play. With this loss, they suffered the began on Thursday, will con- 18 points each to lead Al Wakrah to a impress for the winner. He got 17 points, eighth defeat in 12 matches. clude on February 8. 16 Sunday, February 2, 2020 The Last Word A journey down memory lane through vintage vehicles The exhibition organised by National Museum of Qatar, in collaboration with Mawater Center, features vehicles used in Qatar in the 70s, 80s and 90s

Ailyn Agonia ments within the Ministry of community. This exhibition DOHA Interior such as the Traffic exemplifies an important Police, Emergency Police and part of our country’s his- VISITORS to the National Investigations Police. tory and aims to give voice Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) “The exhibition will con- to Qatar’s rich heritage, al- had a fun trip down memory tinue until February 29. lowing the local community lane as they viewed 12 vin- We are going to work with to reconnect with its past. It tage vehicles at an exhibition Mawater to deliver a series is also the first of several pro- which opened at the Baraha of exhibitions throughout jects that we are planning in Square on Friday. the year. The National Mu- collaboration with Mawater.” Organised by the NMoQ seum is representative of Mawater Center Direc- in collaboration with Mawa- the nation’s history whereas tor Salim Saeed al Mohan- ter Center, the exhibition fea- Mawater cars play vital in nadi stated, “We are thrilled tures the unique orange and the recent history of Qatar. to have partnered up with white taxi (model: Cressida) This is another way that we the NMoQ to exhibit such an that roamed the streets of tell the story of Qatar,” Bou- important aspect of Qatari Doha in the 70s until 2004 as The display made many long-time residents feel nostalgic, while giving an idea about the life on Doha streets in the olden days. thayna added. heritage – showcasing some well as favourite vehicles of Mawater Centre, estab- of the most iconic models Qatari families and youth of jective behind the exhibition hibits also include vehicles We have the GMC, which was our to symbolise the colour lished by the Ministry of Cul- that were driven by our own earlier generations. is to tell the story of Qatar used by the special forces actually a very popular family of the Qatari flag and used ture and Sports in 2014, spe- fathers and grandfathers. The display made many through land transportation which is known today as car and which many house- by the Ministry of Educa- cialises in the collection and This is the first exhibition long-time residents feel in the 70s, 80s and 90s. So, Lekhwiya, ambulance, fire holds still have today. The tion from the 70s until 2004, restoration of modern classic of many, as our collabora- nostalgic, while giving an we start with public trans- truck, police car, as well as vehicle was used by many and the white Nissan Skyline and modified cars. tion with Qatar Museums is idea about the life on Doha port, including the school the motorcycle which was families in their holy trips GT which was the preferred In a statement NMoQ a long-lasting one. We thank streets in those days to the bus, taxi and trucks used for used to deliver important to Mecca and Medina,” the sports car of the younger Director Sheikha Amna bint the museum’s team for their younger ones. distributing water to every messages between ministries NMoQ official said. generations in the 80s. Abdulaziz bin Jassim al Tha- cooperation and really look Speaking to the local household. Then, we move and government officials. Other showstoppers at Also part of the display ni said, “Much like the old forward to welcoming the media, NMoQ Acting Head on to government and min- “The final section of the the exhibition are the B- is the striking blue Mercedes National Museum of Qatar, public to this unique exhibi- of Exhibitions Section Bou- isterial cars that were in use exhibition focuses on people Series School Bus (GMC) Benz police vehicle used dur- these cars are part of the col- tion and many other events thayna Baltaji said: “The ob- during those days. The ex- and features personal cars. prominently in maroon col- ing the 70s by several depart- lective memory of the local in the future.” QF member launches Asian Arabic Four local start-ups receive fund Debating Championship in Malaysia 20 countries are participating in the tournament organised by QatarDebate from Qatar Foundation tech hub Tribune News Network Kuala Lumpur These start-ups are leveraging Fintech and Artificial Intelligence to create digital services

SOME 30 teams representing Tribune News Network 20 Arab and Asian countries Doha are participating in the first edition of the Asian Arabic De- Four of Qatar’s most tech- bating Championship in Kuala forward start-ups using new Lumpur. The event is being or- technology to create innovative ganised by QatarDebate. digital services were the latest The Qatar Foundation recipients of the Product De- (QF) member, in collabora- velopment Fund (PDF), which tion with the International was awarded by Qatar Science Fahad Alboinin, Moustafa Mohammed M A al Sayrafi, Yosouf Abdulrahman al Salehi (Executive Director of Islamic University Malaysia & Technology Park (QSTP), part QSTP), Saleh Mubarak al Mansouri, and Noora al Marri at a press conference. (IIUM), officially launched of Qatar Foundation Research, the championship during an and by the colloquial dialects second time that I have partic- Development, and Innovation for large entities, SMEs and SMEs gain access to quality and for businesses; a freelance ser- opening ceremony, where Ab- in various countries. ipated in a championship with (QF RDI). start-ups that need an easy and cost-effective freelance services, vice platform; a unique search dulrahman I al Subaie, head “For that reason, we have QatarDebate, and the reason The QSTP PDF is a subsidy- fast method to collect payments making it easier for their cli- tools to facilitate the research of the Outreach Program at made it our mission to re- is that I believe that young grant that assists and encour- online. Fatora offers companies ents to connect with freelancers process; and an application that QatarDebate, said the focus of store and defend the Arabic people have to place dialogue ages Qatar-based small and me- a tool to create online invoices, around the globe. Gooby also is aimed at more inclusive finan- the tournament is on “reviving language with the weapons of and debate at the center of our dium enterprises (SMEs) and send it to their customers, and helps provide access to niche us- cial services. the art of debating”. dialogue and debate.” agendas.” start-ups to develop innovative collect payments faster and ers who require on-site services Aysha al Hammadi, direc- “This important event sig- Dr Zulkifli binH asan, as- On the first day of the tour- products or services relevant to with less effort, helping to in- and to users who require both tor of Product Development nifies how far QatarDebate’s sociate professor and deputy nament, teams participated in the needs of the local market. crease sales and accelerate their online and on-site services. and Grant Management Fund efforts to invest in youth, who director of Student Develop- competitive debate sessions, The funding is granted for up to growth and development. They The fourth recipient, MASA- at QSTP, said: “Our Product make up one of the most im- ment & Community Engage- some of which saw students a year with the aim of increasing have also added an Artificial DER, is a multilingual internet Development Fund is one of portant pillars of our societies, ment at IIUM, said: “There arranged in teams made up of the engagement of Qatar’s pri- Intelligence engine which helps platform aimed at providing the ways QSTP accelerates the have reached,” he said. is no doubt that debate has contestants with similar de- vate sector SMEs and start-ups to detect fraud in online pay- reliable sources and references development of new high-tech “This championship is the many benefits, as it teaches bating levels. The motion in in product development within ments. to help researchers, educational products and services which in fruit of QatarDebate’s goal of the skills of persuasion that the first round discussed the four priority industries. Fintech platform, Cwallet, institutions and individuals di- turn has a cascading effect on taking the art of debate to the people can use in most ar- topic of organ donation, with The newest PDF funding has a vision to become a premier rectly access materials from key the local market and an overall rest of the world. We continue eas of their lives. Through the second round’s motion were received by: Noora al Mar- financial technology (Fintech) knowledge resources. MASAD- positive economic impact.” with our mission to organise debate, people employ their being ‘Adapting to climate ri, co-founder and project man- influencer that digitally empow- ER is a unique tool created with Targeting Qatar-based start- international championships cognitive skills to provide change is better than combat- ager of Digital Pulse, who re- ers and enables individuals in an advanced search engine. ups working in the priority in- outside Qatar, by launching a convincing argument in a ing it’. ceived the PDF for Gooby; Saleh the region. Promoting a cashless Assessed by QSTP and QF dustries of energy, environment, the first Asian Arabic Debating constructive tone.” Three rounds took place on Mubarak al Mansouri, CEO and society and financial inclusion, RDI experts for their business healthcare and ICT, the PDF Championship.” The ceremony was also at- the second day, with debates co-founder of MaktApp QSTP- Cwallet uses Fintech to provide viability and opportunity, the has funded almost 23 SMEs Subaie emphasised that the tended by Malaysia’s Minister focusing on companies em- LLC for Fatora.io; Moustafa services and solutions to low- four PDF beneficiaries have and start-ups since its launch five-day championship is help- of Housing and Local Govern- ploying ex-prisoners, whether Mohammed M A al Sayrafi, co- income and unbanked migrant each come up with innovative in 2016, supporting the devel- ing to preserve and promote ment Zuraida Kamaruddin, organisations addressing founder of Cwallet Services, for workers, domestic helpers and digital solutions to meet a range opment of new, tech-rich prod- the Arabic language around Executive Director of Qa- female-focused topics and is- Cwallet; and Fahad Alboinin, blue-collar workers that allow of market needs. Each business ucts. The fund is a key element the world, saying: “Through tarDebate Dr Hayat Abdullah sues should employ males, co-founder of ITHRAA for In- them to access financial services will receive up to QR1.2 million of QSTP’s mission to create a this championship, we seek to Marafi and young participants and the motion ‘Labor strikes formation Technology, for their currently unavailable to them. to fund up to 50 percent of the dynamic tech innovation and promote the power of dialogue including Maryam al Hani, a in education and health jobs project MASADER. Gooby, founded in 2019 by cost of their product or service entrepreneurship ecosystem in and to revitalise the Arabic student at the American Uni- are a crime’. The Asian Arabic Fatora.io, developed by Raghad Akram, Noora al Marri proposal. The diverse services Qatar, and a vital contributor to language, which has become versity of Beirut. Debating Championship will MaktApp QSTP-LLC, is a se- and Taimaa Janat, is geared they have developed include Qatar’s drive towards economic entrapped by other languages, She said said: “This is the continue until February 3. cure online payment solution toward helping start-ups or facilitating payment collections diversification.

Shop Qatar 2020 wraps up after three weeks of fun and fashion

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The fourth edition of Shop Qatar concluded on January 31 following three weeks of excit- ing family entertainment and fashion events along with up to 70 percent discounts offered at 12 retail partners that included malls, The Pearl-Qatar and Gal- leries Lafayette. Following the festival’s little ones. The Disney in Con- annual tradition of celebrat- cert show, staged at QNCC and ing different cultures, the final featuring Qatar Philharmonic week featured colourful festivi- Orchestra, was one of the most ties that included calligraphy popular events, with several of and art activities, a traditional the five performances selling out. cultural dragon parade and a Shop Qatar’s signature live performance by Chinese fashion shows brought together drummers. more than 20 local, regional American celebrity make- and international designers up artiste Mario Dedivanovic who showcased their latest made his debut in Qatar with Musical performances while on January 31, solo mu- with awarding two cars and weekly draws that had com- Throughout the festival, couture and pret collections in participation in Shop Qatar. by global artistes were also sicians entertained shoppers QR330,000 in cash to 14 lucky bined value of more than QR2 families visiting and residing in a series of catwalk shows at Al He conducted a 5-hour master- a popular hallmark of Shop in Hyatt Plaza. entrants. Shoppers spending million. After the draw, celeb- Qatar enjoyed a host of activi- Hazm, while famous makeup class on January 31 in front of Qatar. This year, the Pakistani The third and final raffle at least QR200 at participating rity singer Cheb Khalid enter- ties including mall activations, artistes and influencers con- a packed audience at Msheireb band Junoon enthralled audi- draw of Shop Qatar took place retailers or restaurants were eli- tained captivated audiences at children’s shows and concerts ducted a number of beauty Downtown. ences at QNCC on January30, on January 31 at Mall of Qatar, gible to participate in the three Mall of Qatar. as well as arts and crafts for the masterclasses for ladies.