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Amir condoles Arab Super Cup Handball: Sheikh Joaan Sheikha Alya elected chairperson with President crowns Al Shamal team of Mauritius of top UN panel for 76th session QNA QNA New York Doha The United Nations General Assembly has His Highness the Amir unanimously elected Permanent Representa- of State of Qatar Sheikh tive of Qatar to UN HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani bin Saif Al Thani to lead the Sixth Commit- has sent a cable of con- tee as Chairperson of the Legal Committee of dolences to President of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly, the Republic of Mauritius which will kick off on September 14. Prithvirajsing Roopun on the In a statement, Sheikha Alya expressed Qa- death of former Prime Min- tar’s appreciation and gratitude to the member ister Anerood Jugnauth. states for unanimously electing her to chair the HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani. Sixth Committee of the UN General Assembly’s 76th session. national relations, and achieving the goals of She thanked the member states of Asia and the United Nations. the Pacific Group (APG) for recommending the Sheikha Alya affirmed that she will work Amir condoles candidacy of Qatar to chair the Sixth Commit- closely with the President of the General As- tee, as well as all the geographical groups for sembly and his office, as well as the member with Pakistan their valuable support in this regard. states, on all matters related to the work of the Qatar Olympic Committee President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani crowned Al Shamal team as She stressed that Qatar was keen to run for committee. She will do her best to ensure that President, PM the champion of the third Arab Super Cup for handball. Al Shamal defeated Al Gharafa 23/22 at Duhail the chairpersonship of the General Assembly’s work is carried out in the contexts adopted in Sports Hall. Sheikh Joaan handed over the Arab Super Cup to Al Shamal team captain Abdullah Hafez, Legal Committee, which deals with all legal is- this committee, which of utmost significance to QNA while President of the International Handball Federation Dr Hassan Mustafa handed the gold medals to sues. Qatar affirms firm belief in the rule of the international community. Doha the teams players and the silver medals to Al Gharafa. page 12 law, commitment to international law, its criti- cal role in stabilising and strengthening inter- Continued on page 2  His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent cables of condo- lences to President of the MoPH issues guide for Islamic Republic of Paki- Qatar signs MoU to help enrol 35K stan Dr Arif Alvi, and Prime Minister Imran Khan, on the importing halal food victims of passenger trains’ collision in Sindh province, out-of-school children in Djibouti QNA ards. It also contains applica- southern Pakistan, wish- Doha tion forms for authorizing/ ing the injured a speedy capital, and we are proud of permitting Islamic bodies to recovery. QFFD to support this life-changing investment The Ministry of Public Health issue halal food/halal slaugh- to provide equitable access to (MoPH) has issued guidelines tering certificates for export- EAA-World Bank good educational opportuni- for importing halal food and ing food to Qatar. ties for out- of- school chil- Islamic bodies authorised to Halal slaughtering certifi- project dren in Djibouti.” issue halal product and halal cate are issued for all types of Qatar condemns QNA “The education has the slaughtering certificates. non-processed meat, while Doha largest share among the sec- The guide represents an halal certificates are issued Canada hit-&-run tors that QFFD supports. This important milestone in food for any food products contain- case that targeted Qatar, represented by Qa- is in line with the priorities control of this ing meat, fats or tar Fund For Development of Qatar in providing foreign kind. Its im- any ingredients Muslim family (QFFD), on Tuesday signed a aid, and empowering chil- portance lies in of animal origin QNA Memorandum of Understand- dren deprived of basic edu- clarifying the such as gluten, Doha ing with the Government of cation at the primary level as requirements of as well as food Djibouti in support of the they are the engine of human halal, and veri- products carrying Qatar has condemned a Education Above All (EAA)- development. Quality educa- fying the valid- halal label / logo. hit and run case that took World Bank project to enrol tion is considered essential ity, accuracy Halal bodies may place in Ontario, Canada, 35,000 out-of-school children Director-General of Qatar Fund for Development Khalifa bin Jassim Al and pivotal in our strategy to and credibility issue halal/halal and left four members of a (OOSC) in Djibouti. Kuwari and Minister of National Education and Vocational Training of strengthen strong partner- of halal certifi- slaughtering cer- Muslim family dead. The MoU was signed by Djibouti Moustapha Mohamed Mahamoud signed the MoU. ships between governments, cates attesting tificates for pro- In a statement on Tues- Director-General of Qatar organisations and local com- that the meat and meat prod- cessed meat products. day, the Ministry of Foreign Fund for Development Khal- EAA’s Educate A Child (EAC) materials, in required lan- munities,” he added. ucts or foods containing meat The Department of Food Affairs renewed Qatar’s ifa bin Jassim Al Kuwari and programme, in partnership guages. For his part, Minister are of animal origin that have Safety and Environmental firm position of rejecting Minister of National Educa- with the World Bank, will Khalifa bin Jassim Al of National Education and been supervised by one of the Health, Ministry of Public violence, terrorism, and tion and Vocational Training strengthen institutional ca- Kuwari said, “We are proud Vocational Training of Dji- issuers of halal certificates li- Health, invites all importers criminal acts, regardless of of Djibouti Moustapha Mo- pacity to develop sub-regional of this partnership with the bouti Moustapha Mohamed cenced by Qatar. and relevant companies to the motives and reasons. hamed Mahamoud. plans around primary educa- Education Above All Founda- Mahamoud said, “Ensuring The guide, published in work in accordance with the The statement stressed The MoU contributes to tion enrolment and retention. tion, the Republic of Djibouti inclusive learning for all chil- Arabic and English, sets forth guidelines to avoid violations. Qatar’s categorical stand supporting the development It will implement gender-sen- represented by the Ministry dren in Djibouti through the the general definitions and re- It also affirms the availability against targeting innocent process and sustainable devel- sitive interventions to encour- of National Education and provision of quality and in- quirements for halal food, ani- of all information and guide- people on the basis of opment in Djibouti, pursuant age enrolment and their tran- Vocational Training, and the clusive primary education is a mal slaughter requirements, lines on the MoPH’s website. religion or ethnicity. It also of Goal 17 of the Sustainable sition to secondary education, World Bank to meet commit- priority for us. Therefore, the halal food and halal slaughter The guidelines aim at raising offered the condolences of Development Goals on “build- provide teacher training to ments and ensure that every Education Above All Founda- certification forms approved awareness to ensure imported Qatar to the families of the ing partnerships to achieve improve remedial instruction, child has the opportunity to tion is an essential partner to in Qatar, a list of prohibited food compliance to declared victims, the government, goals”. and support the enrolment of learn and develop the skills achieve this goal.” foods according to Sharia law norms and avoid its rejection and people of Canada. To achieve the 35,000 children through the provi- they need. This is a vital in- and a list of technical regula- at the port of entry for non- OOSC enrolment target, sion of teaching and learning vestment in building human Continued on page 2  tions and halal-related stand- compliance.

Newspaper, government websites Qatar sends aid to Moldova to fight COVID-19 QNA ic Diplomacy at the Ministry of Chisinau Foreign Affairs and European knocked offline in major outage Integration of Moldova Dumit- Moldova has received a ru Socolan, State Secretary of DPA shipment of medical aid pro- the Ministry of Health of Mol- London vided by Qatar, containing dova Igor Curov, Ambassador about 3.5 tonnes of medi- of the Republic of Moldova to Major websites around the world were briefly cal equipment and materials Qatar Victor Tvircun, and Act- taken offline on uesday,T apparently due to an through Qatar Fund for De- ing Charge d’Affaires of Qatar’s outage at a US-based cloud computing provider. velopment (QFFD) in coop- Embassy to Moldova Hamad Leading media organisation such as the New eration with Hamad Medical bin Rashid Al Athba. York Times, the Financial Times, Bloomberg, Corporation (HMC). State Secretary Dumitru the Guardian, BBC, CNN and Le Monde were The aid aims to support Socolan expressed thanks and affected, with users often receiving “Error 503 the health sector in Moldova gratitude to Qatar for provid- Service Unavailable” messages. San Francisco cloud computing company Fastly, in tackling COVID-19 pan- ing aid to his country during The British government’s main gov.uk which acknowledged around 1000 GMT that it demic and curbing its spread. the coronavirus pandemic. website was also knocked offline, as were was investigating an issue related to its opera- The shipment delivery func- Al Athba said the aid comes popular destinations such as Reddit and Etsy. tions. Many of the websites were slowly coming tion was attended by State Sec- within the framework of sup- The outage appeared to be due to a glitch at back online by 1100 GMT. retary for Bilateral Cooperation, porting the efforts to address International Law and Econom- the COVID-19 pandemic. The aid contains about 3.5 tonnes of medical equipment and tools. 02 Wednesday, June 9, 2021

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Quick read EDUCATION MINISTER MEETS UK MINISTER Alya pledges to build on UN Deputy Amir sends condolences to Mauritius president Minister of Education Legal Committee’s success The Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al and Higher Education Thani sent a cable of condolences to President of Mauritius HE Dr Mohammed Continued from page 1  sembly’s committees, Egypt, Prithvirajsing Roopun on the death of former Prime Minister bin Abdulwahed Al Lithuania and Spain were Anerood Jugnauth. (QNA) Hammadi met with She also pledged to build on elected as vice-chairpersons Minister for Interna- what was previously achieved of the Sixth Committee, and Deputy Amir sends condolences tional Trade in the UK in the work of the Sixth Com- Costa Rica was elected as to Pakistan’s president, PM Ranil Jayawardena mittee, and to consult and Rapporteur for the Commit- The Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al in Doha on Tuesday. coordinate with Chairperson tee. Thani sent cables of condolences to President of Pakistan Dr The meeting dealt and Bureau of the Sixth Com- The Legal Committee Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan on the victims of pas- with bilateral coop- mittee for the Assembly’s 76th (Sixth Committee) is UN’s senger trains collision in Sindh province, southern Pakistan, eration, particularly session, in a way that achieves main committee that is con- wishing the injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) in the education and the goals of the committee’s cerned with international law higher education member states, expressing her and presented with draft in- PM sends condolences to Mauritian counterpart fields, as well as the anticipation to work and coop- ternational treaties and agree- Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin means to enhance erate with General Assembly’s ments, in addition to issues Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani sent a cable of condolences them. The meeting President and Bureau’s mem- of great importance to the to Prime Minister of Mauritia Pravind Kumar Jugnauth on the was attended by bers, to accomplish the tasks international community, in- death of former Prime Minister Anerood Jugnauth. (QNA) Her Majesty’s Trade assigned to the Assembly’s cluding measures to combat Commissioner for the 76th session. terrorism, the rule of law and PM sends condolences to Pakistani counterpart Middle East Simon In accordance with the other topics that represent a Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Penney. (QNA) contexts established on the priority for the international Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani sent a cable of condolences to agenda of the General As- community. Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan on the victims of pas- senger trains collision in Sindh province, southern Pakistan, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) Health minister meets UK minister for international trade Minister of Public Health HE Dr Hanan Mohammed Al Kuwari QRCS to facilitate cataract surgery met with Minister for International Trade of the United Kingdom Ranil Jayawardena in Doha on Tuesday. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries, especially in the health field and the efforts made to confront the COVID-19 pandemic. (QNA) for 1,300 patients in Afghanistan

Tribune News Network (OPHCD). Doha During the ceremony, QFFD agreement to strengthen Wasifullah Wasifi, deputy gov- Qatar Red Crescent Soci- ernor of Kunar, welcomed the students’ enrolment in Djibouti ety (QRCS) has inaugurated a team and thanked QRCS for Continued from page 1  ration will further strengthen new initiative to perform some its support to such beneficial inclusion and support long- 1,300 cataract surgeries and projects for the Afghan peo- Fahad Hamad Al Sulaiti, term enrolment. Through 2,300 medical examinations ple, particularly the poor. He CEO of the Education Above targeted initiatives, we can for poor patients with eye dis- promised to remove all issues All Foundation, said: “I would effectively uplift entire com- eases in six Afghan provinces. and help the team to have the like to thank Qatar Fund For munities out of poverty and The one-year project in- work accomplished. Development (QFFD) and towards a more secure future,” volves performing cataract Dr Azizurrahman Safi, the Government of Djibouti Al Sulaiti added. examinations and procedures, general director of the Health for their dedication to im- The programme builds providing medications and Bureau of Kunar, said the pro- proving educational access on EAA’s mission to support eyeglasses, implementing ject would enable hundreds and breaking down barriers children’s access to safe, qual- community awareness pro- of patients, mostly women to education for the most vul- ity and equitable education, grammes, and distributing and poor people, to restore nerable.” especially for vulnerable and informative fliersabout pre- their vision and live normally. “The signing of the MoU is marginalised groups, as well vention of eye diseases in the “MOPH appreciates QRCS’s an important step on the path as closing education inequali- provinces of Kunar, Laghman, support for our people in to SDG4 on education, and we ties across regions, gender and Bamyan, Ghor, Kunduz and many provinces and areas of are confident that our collabo- income levels. Paktia. assistance,” he added. “I hope According to estimates, there will be further support there are nearly 400,000 for the health sector at many blind persons in Afghanistan The launch of the cataract treatment project in Kunar levels.” and 1.5 million with low vi- Zikrullah Hashimi, dep- MoCI recalls 2021 sion. Reports by the Minis- uty manager of the Afghan try of Public Health (MOPH) Education and Aid Organiza- of Afghanistan show that tion, highly valued the coun- model of Ford F150 cataract is the main cause of trywide partnership with blindness in 60 percent of QRCS in different areas, such The Ministry of Commerce to protect consumers and en- cases. There remain 200,000 as water, food and non-food and Industry MoCI), in co- sure that dealers follow up on cases on waiting lists for cata- assistance. operation with Almana Mo- vehicle defects and repairs. ract surgeries. He pointed out that this tors Company, dealer of Ford The ministry said that it In light of the size of the was the first health project to in Qatar, has announced the will coordinate with the deal- problem, and inspired by its work on, with generous con- recall of Ford F150 model of er to follow up on the main- humanitarian commitment, tribution from QRCS. He de- 2021, due to a defect in the tenance and repair works QRCS launched this project scribed working with QRCS front windshield isolation. and will communicate with to reduce vision loss rates and as a source of pride, thanks to The recall campaign comes customers to ensure that they improve eye health among the The inaugural ceremony Bureau and representatives of ganization, and the Organiza- its credibility, systematic work within the framework of the carried out the necessary re- populations of remote prov- in Kunar was attended by the local authorities, QRCS, the tion for Promotion of Health and good selection of benefi- ministry’s continuous efforts pairs. (TNN) inces. Manager of Provincial Health Afghan Education and Aid Or- and Community Development ciaries. 17-year-old student initiates youth-centred annual conference CATHERINE W GICHUKI Maker Majlis, an initiative of workshops and sessions will strictions are relaxed,” she said. DOHA Hamad Bin Khalifa Univer- centre on youth empowerment Magness will be joining sity (HBKU), and is supported from the perspective of differ- University College London in A 17-year-old student, Natalie by ILoveQatar, Talabat, Qatar ent fields and how they can the United Kingdom to pursue Magness, has initiated Qa- Medical Students Association, make a difference. a degree in human sciences, tar Youth Power Conference Greener Future, Students Qa- “The aim is to inspire us an interdisciplinary degree (QYP), a student initiative con- tar, and Doha Environmental to take action to positively combining biology and social ference aimed at empowering Actions Project, among others. impact the community,” said sciences to understand human the youths of Qatar to make a Other students in the team Magness. and society and problems they positive impact on the commu- include 17-year-old Amal El- So far more than 750 par- have and how they could prob- nity. charbini from Dukhan English ticipants, a majority of them ably be solved. The two-day online confer- School; Sebastian Santoni, an students, have registered for Magness is also the deputy ence is slated to be held on June 18-year-old student of Interna- the event. The conference is head girl at her school, an am- 10-11. tional School of London; Aanya Natalie Magness open to all secondary school bassador for The Future is Fe- Speaking to Qatar tribune, Srivastava, a 16-year-old from youths of Qatar to impact the cus is to empower the youth. students and university stu- male Qatar and the ASEAN the founder of the initiative, a Park House English School; Jo- community positively. The student from Malay- the world. I thought of how I dents of Qatar but others like Youth Organization and has Year 13 student at Doha British hanna K Sarsonas, an 18-year- About 30 guest speakers sia said that this was the first could make a difference in any teachers, stakeholders can been involved in Model United School, said she is organising old from Newton International will address the two-day event. time that this conference is of these.” also participate in the event. Nations for several years. the mega event in cooperation Academy; and Xiangtong Liu, Some of the speakers are Khali- happening. Talking about her She felt that she needed to Interested participants can She is also the founder with six other students from 16 and Kayana Elmaadi, 17 fa Al Haroon, Hamad Al Marri, inspiration to organise such a start something that is student still register at qypconference. and executive director of The various schools in Qatar. from Doha College and Taylor’s Dr Evren Tok, Dr Ameena Hus- great initiative, Magness said, initiated and would empower wordpress.com. Sapien, a youth organisation Magness said her team con- College Malaysia, respectively. sein, Aisha Al Madeed, Ahmad “I thought of this idea to create the youth. Magness said that they plan dedicated to uniting students sists of seven high school stu- The conference will feature Al Saygh, Layla Bacha, Conch- this in April this year because “The QYP is 100 percent to host this event annually and all over the world in a shared dents from different schools in sessions and workshops to be ita Ponce, Jawaher Al Shamari I realised the important need student initiated and led unlike also plan to do another event passion for learning through Qatar who are aged between 16 delivered by Qatar-based in- and many others. for the youth to be empowered the other youth conferences later this year. “We hope to do hosting discussions on the and 18 years old. novators, change-makers, ac- According to Magness, right now because of things that are organised by well-es- this event every year and we human-centred issues, which She said the conference is tivists, and entrepreneurs in though the speakers come from like the pandemic happening tablished bodies,” she said. hope that we can do it in a prop- has reached students in over 25 being held in partnership with different fields to empower the different fields, their main fo- and so many things around She added that all keynotes, er venue once the COVID-19 re- countries. Nation Wednesday, June 9, 2021 03 Ehsan plans events to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Tribune News Network elderly are particularly vulner- they are accustomed. With the tance of the situation of public rights and needs of the elderly may be exposed to at home. of the National Human Rights Doha able to the global pandemic and possibility that the virus will health and health security, es- with national stakeholders,” he Ehsan centre will conclude Committee; and Maryam Al countries around the world, continue to spread, the psycho- pecially for the elderly category added. its activities with a panel dis- Ansari, director of the Plan- The Center for Empowerment including Qatar, have urged the logical problems and pressures during the continuing crisis Abdullah explained that cussion titled ‘The Continuing ning and Development Office at and Elderly Care (Ehsan), one elderly and its citizens to stay at that the elderly may suffer will and to identify the most appro- the centre is preparing sev- Outbreak of the coronavirus - Ehsan Center. of the centers affiliated with home and limit their social in- increase greatly. priate mechanisms to deal with eral activities for this occasion. Challenges and Effects’, which The discussion will be mod- Qatar Foundation for Social teractions since the early stages “Because of the complica- it at the present time to protect The centre will organise a live will be held on Tuesday, June erated by Khaled Al Naama, Work, has announced its plan of the outbreak. tions of infection with COV- the elderly,” he added. broadcast on Sunday, titled 15, and will include three parts director of Family Policy at the to present a set of programmes He said that this increasing ID-19, a set of necessary precau- “Ehsan also aims to em- ‘As they raised me when I was that will highlight the health Doha International Family In- to mark the World Elder Abuse isolation of the elderly has cre- tions was put in place to ensure phasise the proportionality of young’. and legal aspect and the efforts stitute. Awareness Day. ated their crises as families try their safety and the safety of the the precautionary measures The broadcast will be pre- of Ehsan Center to raise aware- The seminar aims to high- This comes is in line with to balance the need to care for caregivers who care for them in and measures taken by Ehsan sented by Maryam Ahmed Al ness regarding Elderly abuse. light the problems that elderly the mission of Qatar Founda- their loved ones with directives accordance with the directions to combat the virus, as well Dossari, a member of the Inter- The centre will host spe- people may be exposed to, such tion for Social Work, and is in to stay away. and recommendations of the as discussing the challenges national Coaching Federation cialists in the field, including as abuse and mistreatment accordance with the strategy of Abdullah said, “This step, competent authorities in the that have emerged in light of and a consultant member of the Dr Hanadi Al Hamad, national from a social, health and psy- ‘Ehsan Center’ to empower the although aimed at protecting country”. the continuing pandemic, the Nomas Cultural Center. leader of the Healthy Aging chological point of view. elderly in Qatar and provide the the health of the elderly, has “By celebrating this occa- current measures to confront The centre will also or- Programme in the National Ahmed Mohamed Al Ku- services necessary for their care. created additional challenges sion, Ehsan aims to highlight those challenges and the steps ganise internal events for its Health Strategy and medical di- wari, CEO of Qatar Foundation Khaled Abdullah, acting ex- related to their mental health, the effects of the continuation required to build a more solid employees, including practical rector of Al Rumaillah Hospital for Social Work, and a large ecutive director at Ehsan, said especially the increased loneli- of the coronavirus crisis on the and robust society in the face workshops and special activi- and Qatar Rehabilitation Cen- number of media professionals, there is an interest in this oc- ness and difficulty in accessing elderly from a health perspec- of crises. Ehsan also aims to ties, to educate them about the tre; Rania Fouad, a legal expert specialists and stakeholders will casion nowadays because the social services and care to which tive and to highlight the impor- discuss issues related to the types of abuse that the elderly in the Legal Affairs Department also participate in the event. MSc student at QU-CPH defends thesis on PDA treatment in preterm neonates Tribune News Network meta-analyses as well as from profen and paracetamol are Doha local databases, and practice examples of cheap medica- guidelines. tions, not costing more than a Samaher Alshaibi, an MSc Samaher said, “While it is few hundred Qatari Riyals. One graduate of Qatar University’s not easy to complete the MSc would assume that there is no College of Pharmacy (QU- research within the minimum point of performing any com- CPH), recently completed required duration, with the parative economic evaluations and defended her Master of quality of mentorship I re- among such medications. How- Ooredoo Qatar Pharmacy (MSc) thesis titled ceived, I always believed that ever, given the different conse- ‘Cost-effectiveness Analysis of I can do it. The topic of the quences associated with drugs, Ibuprofen versus Indometha- research was of a particular the cost of a baby on these cin or Paracetamol for the interest to me, which I wanted medications can vary between partners with HTC Treatment of Patent Ductus to investigate and understand. QR300,000 and 500,000 Qa- Arteriosus (PDA) in Preterm But apart from the topic, I tari Riyal”. Neonates’. gained much research, com- About Samaher, he added, to increase access She completed the re- munication and collaboration “Samaher was most successful search work under Dr Daoud skills. I published in interna- and she has put her heart, mind Al-Badriyeh, a QU-CPH as- tional journals, and presented and soul into even the smallest to Super-Fast 5G sociate professor of Clinical at international events. I am detail in this project. Samaher Pharmacy and Practice, an very satisfied with how my MSc loved the areas of her research, expert in Health Economics experiences and the outputs which is very important. She fin- Customers can now and Outcomes Research and (QU-CPH) MSc graduate with other officials generated.” ished in the minimum required access the 5G net- the principal supervisor of the She added, “This analysis duration for the MSc comple- research. Dr Ahmed Awaisu Hamad Medical Corporation first-line treatment is intrave- is the first economic evaluation tion and she generated several work with a smart was a co-supervisor of the re- (HMC). nous (IV) infusion ibuprofen, in Qatar and the region evalu- good publications. Her resolu- hub device search, a QU-CPH professor The optimal management which is not based on any lo- ating ibuprofen versus indo- tion to succeed is impressive and head of Clinical Pharmacy of PDA, which is an opening cal comparative evidence, even methacin or ibuprofen versus and will surely take her places.” Tribune News Network and Practice. between the two major blood though the IV indomethacin is paracetamol for PDA treatment Dr Fatima Mraiche, head of Doha The research study is the vessels leading from the heart also available in the HMC drug in premature infants which Research and Graduate Studies first health economics analy- that fails to close after birth, formulary for PDA closure. In can be a useful guide to deci- at QU-CPH, said, “It is always Ooredoo, the region’s sis, nationally and interna- is highly controversial and Qatar, there is an increasing sion makers on choosing evi- a pleasure to see our students leading 5G provider and a tionally, to evaluate the cost- remains unclear as there are trend of using oral ibuprofen as dence-based therapy. Further, and faculty at QU-CPH ad- global leader in 5G devel- effectiveness among all main no universal guidelines or well as oral paracetamol. as treatments in the neonatal dress practice related ques- opment, is teaming up with pharmacotherapeutic options consensus regarding the most Currently, the simulation- intensive care unit (NICU) are tions using rigorous research HTC to co-launch the HTC available for the closure of appropriate pharmacological based approach of evaluation is highly costly, incorporating the methodology. This is a clear 5G Hub. This device, de- PDA in premature neonates treatment and route of admin- the future of healthcare and is cost factor when comparing indication of the essential signed for ease of use in the in Qatar. It was conducted istration. Currently, the selec- appropriate. The current study different treatment options can bridge between academy and home and office, enables Sabah Al-Kuwari, Director PR at from the perspective of Wom- tion of pharmacological treat- was based on a hypothetical co- help save hospital resources in practice, one which leads to smooth 4K video stream- Ooredoo en Wellness and Research ment for PDA is dependent hort of 5,000 neonates in Qa- the long run.” progressive changes in the ing, low-latency gaming, and Center, a member of the main on individual institutions. In tar. Economic and clinical data Dr Al-Badriyeh said, “This health and well-being of so- much faster network access. healthcare provider in Qatar, HMC in Qatar, the preferred were obtained from robust research is interesting. Ibu- ciety.” The HTC 5G Hub is de- signed for on-the-go situ- ations and is powered by the stable and reliable An- droidTM 9 Pie operating We’re delighted to be working system. It utilises 5G speeds, with HTC to distribute this QU launches 2nd phase of agriculture census in Qatar allowing it to easily outper- future-proof hub device, which form 4G LTE networks. lets customers harness and Tribune News Network country. The HTC 5G Hub, with command ultra-rapid 5G Doha The agricultural census its long-lasting power and speeds and all the provides data on the agricul- simple controls, represents phenomenal benefits of 5G. The second phase of the tural structure and paints a a significant opportunity to We are proud to be 5G census of agriculture in Qa- true picture of the reality of maximise access to the ben- pioneers and to be tar was launched in coopera- the agricultural sector and efits of the high-speed 5G collaborating with such a tion between the Institute of the changes that have oc- network. Social and Economic Survey curred in it, which helps in Sabah Rabiah Al-Kuwari, major global player in the Research at Qatar Universi- setting plans and drawing Director PR at Ooredoo, said: technology field. ty (QU) and the Ministry of policies related to food secu- “At Ooredoo, we’re delighted Municipality and Environ- rity and sector development. to be working with HTC to ment (MME) on Tuesday. 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Tribune News Network Bank hospitals, particularly ies across the West Bank and Doha those lacking necessary equip- Gaza Strip. ment, through this and other Qatar Charity and the Pal- The Qatar Charity Office in health projects. estinian Ministry of Agricul- Palestine donated vital signs This project comes just ture signed a joint framework measuring devices, beds, cov- two days after the Qatar Char- (2021-2023) to improve food ers, and medical glove boxes to ity office in Palestine signed security in Palestine, empha- hospitals in the northern, cen- two collaborative action sising the two parties’ strate- tral, and southern West Bank. frameworks with the Palestin- gic partnership and ongoing The project aims to assist in ian Ministry of Education to cooperation. the development of health ser- implement a number of edu- The continuation of the vices for hundreds of patients cational projects in the West Relief campaign coincides as part of a larger initiative Bank and Gaza Strip. with the implementation of to supply medical supplies to These projects included the health supplies project government hospitals in col- the construction and furnish- and the signing of joint frame- laboration with the Palestin- ing of schools, the connection work agreements with several ian Ministry of Health. of these schools to solar ener- In addition, Qatar Charity calls for the implementation Palestinian ministries for the The project’s goal is to im- gy systems, the rehabilitation recently signed a framework of Qatar Charity projects in benefit of those targeted in prove hospital service quality of some of them to make them agreement with the Ministry Palestine in the social sector, Gaza and the West Bank. while also reducing the finan- accessible to students with of Social Development to im- economic empowerment, and Donations can be made via cial burden on health-care disabilities, the provision of plement projects in the social, poor housing, as well as the in- the Qatar Charity website and providers. many infrastructure supplies, economic empowerment, and tegration of roles between the app: Www.qch.qa/psa, collec- Qatar Charity aims to im- and the provision of school low-income housing sectors. two institutions to reach the tion points and branches, or by prove health services in West aids. The signed framework most vulnerable beneficiar- calling the hotline: 44667711. 04 Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Nation HBKU College of Law, QICDRC examine mediation in Qatar Tribune News Network Mediation and the QICDRC’s for example, establishing ways invariably differences. Qatar is tries around the world is that Doha recent adoption of Mediation for parties to agree to mediate, leading the region in promot- mediation plays a vital role in Rules. The event offered a per- establishing standards for the ing mediation. Our discussion resolving disputes such that re- The College of Law at Ham- spective from both academia appointment of the mediator, highlighted the College of Law’s course to more formal methods ad Bin Khalifa University and legal practice, with the and enabling mediation confi- commitment to effective and ef- of dispute resolution, whether (HBKU) and Qatar Interna- QICDRC represented by Judge dentiality. ficient dispute resolution, with through arbitration or litiga- tional Court and Dispute Res- Edwin Glasgow CBE, QC, who During the COVID-19 pan- mediation in accordance with tion, becomes unnecessary. olution Centre hosted a we- is also a mediator, and registrar, demic, the speakers used their international best practices This should be welcomed and binar to discuss the growing Christopher Grout. The College experience to reflect on me- playing a key role. Our ongoing encouraged because it benefits importance of mediation in of Law’s Dean Susan L. Kara- diation in Qatar’s commercial collaboration with the QICDRC, everyone involved, which is dispute resolution (QICDRC) manian and Dr. Zachary Calo, environment. As a result of the one of the most important bod- why the QICDRC launched its on May 31. Professor, weighed in with their discussions, the QICDRC’s abil- ies in Qatar’s judicial sector, al- Mediation Service in 2020. For Mediation enables disput- expertise and insights into both ity to operate virtually was high- lows us to continue to promote the reasons discussed in the ing parties to select a neutral judicial and alternative forms of Judge Edwin Glasgow Zachary Calo lighted as an important feature, knowledge and hands-on legal webinar, I wholeheartedly en- mediator to help them settle dispute resolution. particularly for arbitration and education and training.” courage disputants to consider their differences. The webinar The panel of prominent le- ing to the role of mediation in differences in private, quickly, mediation. Christopher Grout, Regis- mediating rather than going considered Qatar’s mediation gal experts discussed the advan- several contentious areas. Me- and at a lower cost. Following the webinar, Su- trar of the QICDRC, expanded straight to court.” environment, particularly in the tages of mediation over more diation, in particular, allows the The QICDRC Mediation san L. Karamanian, Dean of on the importance of media- Visit cl.hbku.edu.qa to learn aftermath of Qatar’s ratification adversarial processes such as parties to maintain their rela- Rules, which were launched in the HBKU College of Law, said, tion to Qatar: “What we know more about the College of Law, of the Singapore Convention on litigation and arbitration, point- tionship while resolving their 2020, facilitate mediation by, “With commercial activity come from experience in other coun- its activities, and events. Lulu donates QR250,000 to QC via ‘Shop & Donate’ campaign Tribune News Network Sherawi thanked Lulu He also emphasised that Doha for allowing its customers to Lulu Hypermarket would con- donate and contribute to the tinue its support for charitable Lulu Hypermarket Qatar community service and hu- projects and carry on promot- has presented a cheque of manitarian work, in addition ing humanitarian work along QR250,000 to Qatar Charity to providing an opportunity to with Qatar Charity. (QC) as a contribution to Qatar play a societal role. Over the four years, Lulu Charity’s projects through the He also expressed his de- Hypermarket Qatar and Qa- CNA-Q, Qatargas ‘Shop & Donate’ drive launched light with the continuation of tar Charity have signed sev- annually by Lulu Qatar during cooperation between the two eral collaboration agreements. the Holy Month of Ramadan. sides for the fourth year in a The first agreement allows sign agreement for Qatar Charity and Lulu row, noting that Qatar Charity customers to donate riyal and Hypermarket have expressed is keen to cooperate and part- dirham fractions when paying happiness to continue their ner with all bodies from the their purchase bills at various Incident Command partnership in the ‘Shop and public and private sectors for Lulu Hypermarket locations to Donate’ drive and other pro- the benefit of everyone. charitable projects both within jects for over four years, given “In cooperation with Qatar and outside of Qatar. System training the service this cooperation Ahmed Omar Al Sherawi of Qatar Charity receives the cheque from Charity, Lulu is looking for- The second agreement pro- provided to the local commu- Shanavas Padiyath of Lulu during a ceremony recently. ward to playing an important motes Qatar Charity’s Khair Tribune News Network ing.” nity, humanitarian work and role in the social responsibility Cards through Lulu outlets Doha Dr Suhaim Khalaf Al Jo- social solidarity. those with limited income in cial Responsibility section at programme,” said Shanavas. in order to promote char- saiman, manager of CNA-Q’s The donation comes from the country and the vulnerable Qatar Charity, received the “‘Shop & Donate’ campaign ity among shoppers, while the The College of the North At- Continuing and Professional Lulu to support the charitable communities worldwide. cheque from Shanavas Padi- managed to successfully raise third agreement involves col- lantic–Qatar (CNA-Q) recently Education, said: “The CPE tai- and humanitarian projects im- Ahmed Omar Al Sherawi, yath, regional manager of Lulu QR250,000 during this chal- laboration for the ‘Shop & Do- signed a five-year agreement lored a training that develops plemented by Qatar Charity for head of the Relations and So- Hypermarket Qatar. lenging period.” nate’ campaign. with Qatargas to co-facilitate the company’s workforce skills accredited Incident Command and raise readiness level to deal System (ICS) training for their with emergencies according to staff. international standards.” Under the five-year agree- Qatargas is the world’s Hamilton International School launches Ali AlFardan Scholarship ment, CNA-Q will provide the largest liquified natural gas technical support, specialised company with a total annual who has demonstrated outstanding equipment, facilities and per- production capacity of 77 mil- The scholarship named to academic achievements and provides sonnel to train more than 500 lion tonnes. As it continues to celebrate the accomplish- them with a scholarship of 50 percent Qatargas technical staff, subject develop and expand its opera- of their tuition fees. matter experts and managers tions, mitigation of the associ- ments of Ali AlFardan “At International Schools Partner- over the five-year period. ated risks is paramount. ship (ISP) we feel it is important to The Continuing and Pro- After completing an analy- Tribune News Network celebrate student successes. The Ham- fessional Education Depart- sis of the current crisis man- Doha ilton Principal’s Award and the Ali ment at CNA-Q has been co- agement system, senior man- AlFardan Scholarship for Excellence delivering ICS training since agers at the company identified The Hamilton International School, in Education further show our com- April 2019 aimed at meeting formal and comprehensive part of International Schools Part- mitment to academic excellence and the growing demands of crisis training in incident command nership (ISP), has launched the Ali amazing learning,” said Bharat Man- response management in the management as a priority for AlFardan Scholarship for Excellence sukhani, Regional Managing Director country, and as part of the col- asset managers and their re- in Education for the academic year – Middle East, ISP. lege’s continuing and profes- spective incident management 20212. For full scholarship details at The sional education mandate. teams (IMTs). The scholarship, which covers a full Hamilton International School plus CNA-Q has previously part- “We identified major pri- year’s tuition fee at The Hamilton In- details on how to apply please visit: nered with Qatargas to provide ority areas and developed an ternational School, will be awarded to https://hamiltoninternationalschool. First Aid and Emergency Tech- approved tailored training one student who has a proven track re- The scholarship, in recognition of outstanding academic excellence, provides free tuition qa/scholarships/. nician training. plan for the crisis management cord of academic excellence and a com- for one year at The Hamilton International School. The closing date for academic year Commenting on the agree- teams together with the College mitment to their wider studies. 2021-2 applications is August 7, 2021. ment, CNA-Q President Dr of the North Atlantic – Qatar,” “We want to encourage students Mr AlFardan’s great work in Doha. His most prominent and iconic jewelry The Hamilton International School Salem Al Naemi said, “We are said Khalifa Ahmed Al Sulaiti, who excel academically plus demon- accomplishments and contributions to and watch brands. Ali AlFardan is is part of the International Schools fully committed to serving the Qatargas’ Acting Chief Health, strate a commitment to their commu- society are a great inspiration and will also an avid sports enthusiast and has Partnership, a UK-based owner and growing needs of Qatar’s larg- Safety, Environment & Quality nity through community service and further motivate students to apply for organized many local sports events operator of 50 schools globally, which est industry, addressing an (HSEQ) Officer. environmental initiatives, to apply for this award,” Senior explained. such as Tennis and Squash tourna- also includes Park House English area that is becoming increas- “We are confident that with the Ali AlFardan Scholarship for Excel- As the Vice Chairman of the family ments. School, one of Doha’s oldest and most ingly important – crisis man- the expertise, competence and lence in Education,” said Terry Senior, owned AlFardan Group, Ali AlFardan In addition to the Ali AlFardan respected schools. The Hamilton Inter- agement. We are proud to be on-campus facilities of the Col- Principal of The Hamilton Internation- has been instrumental in driving the Scholarship for Excellence in Edu- national School’s world-class facilities collaborating with Qatargas lege, together we can success- al School groups unmatched growth and pro- cation, the school will again offer accompanied by its educational offer- again, specifically working with fully bolster the company’s in- “We have chosen to name the schol- gress. Under his expert leadership, the prestigious Hamilton Principal’s ing, and highly qualified teachers, are their Crisis Management team cident command competency arship the Ali AlFardan Scholarship for AlFardan Jewelry has become an Award. This award, now in its second a testament to ISP’s high standard of to co-deliver this crucial train- across the board.” Excellence in Education, in honor of exclusive distributor of some of the year, recognizes a current student education globally. DFC marks World Ocean Day with public awareness campaign to protect ocean’s cleanliness, biodiversity TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK new generation concerned and several other brands will and the environmental, and ognised leader in sustainable Doha about World Ocean issues. participate in the initiative, we are happy to share our development in the regional Kids under the age of 12 were inviting Doha Festival City mission and education in the retail sector, is committed to Doha Festival City, Qatar’s invited to share their artworks visitors to view environmen- role that each of us can play in delivering on green strategies only shopping, dining, and online between May 21st and tally friendly products, while saving the ocean with Qatar as part of its corporate social entertainment destination, May 29th under the theme dedicated digital screens will community”. responsibility mission. is pleased to announce the “Save the Ocean.” Several raise awareness about the Doha Festival City, Qa- Doha Festival City has im- launch of the first-of-its-kind signed artworks have been importance of preserving the tar’s first sustainable mall, was plemented stringent health World Ocean initiative. chosen for display on the ded- World Ocean. awarded a Level 3 certification and safety measures through- Until June 30, 2021, the icated ‘Save the Ocean’ Kids Robert Hall, Doha Fes- by the Global Sustainability out the mall for its staff and Mall will engage its custom- Art Wall, which is located at tival City General Manager, Assessment System (GSAS) visitors in accordance with ers in a variety of exciting the atrium node next to the said: “We are pleased to for its environmentally friend- the authorities’ preventative activities aimed at promoting West Court Entrance 1. launch this initiative close to ly design. Through highly ef- measures. This includes a environmental action to pro- To reach a wider audience, our hearts and meaningful for ficient faucets and sanitary thorough weekly mall disin- tect the World’s Ocean and its Doha Festival City will also a country with a long history fixtures, the Mall saves 30% of fection treatment, vigorous diverse ecosystems, as well as spread the message through of a relationship with the sea. traditional water consumption cleaning and sanitization op- raising awareness about the social media posts and vid- We hope that these special levels, employs cutting-edge erations during mall trading role of the Ocean in the global eos throughout the month activities and awareness cam- strategies for filtering, collect- hours, and 225 hand sanitis- ecosystem, food, medicine, of June, including the video paigns will further educate ing, and treating storm and ing stations installed in areas and oxygen supply. produced in collaboration minimizing the damage. to like-minded brands with a Qatari citizens & residents on sanitary water to avoid water- with frequently touched sur- Doha Festival City has with Doha Environmental Ac- Doha Festival City will responsible approach to the the importance of protecting way contamination, and uses faces. launched a ‘Save the Ocean tions Project, which focuses feature sustainable collec- environment. Harvey Nich- the World Ocean and its eco- natural cooling techniques to To learn more, visit our Kids Art Wall’ to help raise on waste’s negative effects tions and products in glass ols, &Other Stories, H&M, systems. Doha Festival City is boost energy efficiency. website http://www.dohafes- an environmentally conscious on marine life and our role in pods around the Mall, home COS, Tavola, The Body Shop, committed to sustainability Doha Festival City, a rec- tivalcity.com. World Wednesday, June 9, 2021 05 Daily virus cases in India fall below 100,000 after two months Minister Narendra Modi an- A single-day rise of 86,498 cases was Lightning strikes leave 27 dead in nounced free vaccine doses registered, the lowest spike in 66 days Indian state of West Bengal for all adults after the govern- ment’s vaccination strategy dpa more victims, taking the over- New DELHI At least 27 people are dead after lightning strikes was heavily criticized by the New Delhi all death toll past 350,000, it in various parts of India’s state of West Bengal, officials said on Supreme Court. said. The positivity rate - or Tuesday. The pre-monsoon storms hit six districts of the state Several regions including India reported fewer than the number of positive cases late on Monday, accompanied with strong winds. national capital New Delhi 100,000 new coronavirus in- identified per 100 people - While most victims were directly hit by the strikes, some and the financial hub of Mum- fections after a gap of 63 days, stands at 4.62 per cent. India, deaths were also reported after thatched huts and trees col- bai have cautiously begun eas- government data showed on hit hard by the second wave of lapsed, disaster management officialM rinal Kanti Rano said. ing lockdown measures from Tuesday. the pandemic, registered over The victims were mostly farmers, though some were people Monday following the decline A single-day rise of 86,498 400,000 cases daily during its who simply happened to be outdoors, he added. In the worst such in infections. cases was registered, the low- peak in early-May. incident, a lightning bolt struck six people sitting near a pump Indian health experts have est spike in 66 days, taking the So far, only some 3.5 per house in Murshidabad district, Rano said. “We do get such storms advised caution and stepping total caseload to nearly 29 mil- cent of the more than 1.3 bil- in the pre-monsoon time, but the high death toll this time is unu- up of the vaccination drive, lion, according to the federal lion inhabitants in India have Passengers travel on a local train following a relaxation of lockdown sual. Generally, [we] have 2-5 fatalities during such incidents, but warning that India could see Health Ministry bulletin. been fully vaccinated against restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, this time it is several times higher,” Rano said. (dpa) another wave of infections be- Covid-19 claimed 2,123 Covid-19. On Monday, Prime in Mumbai on Tuesday. (AFP) fore the end of the year. MORE CONTROL Death toll from Pakistan train Afghan districts fall to Taliban collision rises to 62 (dpa) for third consecutive day Islamabad The death toll from a train collision in southern Pa- kistan rose to 62 on Tuesday after some of the casualties died of injuries sustained in the crash, local officials said. A train derailed in the town of Ghotki before dawn A passenger train passes by near on Monday and another one the wreckage of a train after coming from the opposite di- a restoration of a rail track in rection rammed into it. The Daharki on Tuesday. (AFP) reason for the initial derail- ment is not yet clear. ing more than 1,000 passen- “We fear more people may gers. die,” said Usman Abdullah, Deadly train accidents are local administration chief in common in Pakistan, where Ghotki. “Some of the injured the tracks laid by former co- people are in a critical condi- lonial power Britain around a tion,” he said. century ago have hardly been The operation to find sur- upgraded. vivors and bodies in the wreck- Bombings by Islamist mili- age had been completed and tants and separatists target- the track would be reopened ing the lines, and weak safety today, said Syed Ijazul Has- and security systems also con- san, a spokesperson for the tribute to the high number state-owned railway operator. of deaths on the trains every The two trains were carry- year. US-Pak military base talks reach impasse

Agencies and a deal is possible,” the An injured man receives treatment at Ibn-e-Sina regional hospital following a bomb attack in Balkh province recently. (AFP) WASHINGTON report explains. According to NYT, Wil- doned the Dawlat Abad dis- telecommunications system Since the beginning of The United States contin- liam Burns, the CIA direc- Since the withdrawal of NATO troops, at trict centre in northern Faryab was down, provincial council- the official withdrawal of the ues to focus on Pakistan for tor, recently made an unan- least 10 districts have fallen to the Taliban province before dawn on Tues- lor Abdul Ahad Alibek said. United States and other NATO a military base in the region, nounced visit to Islamabad day and fled to neighbouring Dawlat Abad had been un- troops in Afghanistan on May although some American to meet the chief of the Andkhoi district without en- der siege for three years. Forc- 1, at least 10 districts have fall- officials believe the nego- Pakistani military and the (dpa) and Nasir Ahmad Faqiri said gaging the militants, accord- es could only receive logistical en to the Taliban. tiations have reached an im- head of the directorate of Kabul on Tuesday. The district has support by air; Ground sup- A top US military General passe for now, The New York Inter-Services Intelligence. strategic value as it is seen as a port was impossible because Kenneth McKenzie said in a Times reported on Monday. US Defence Secretary Lloyd Building on their military gateway to central parts of the Afghanistan has 34 prov- the militants controlled all statement on Monday that about The US intelligence Austin also has had frequent gains since the official start of country, the officials said, add- inces and around 400 dis- routes leading to the district, 50 per cent of the withdrawal of agency CIA did use a base calls with the Pakistani mili- the withdrawal of internation- ing that the Taliban can now tricts. District centres Alibek added. It is the third US troops was completed. Af- in Pakistan to launch drone tary chief about getting the al troops, Taliban insurgents more easily attack neighbour- serve as secondary-level straight day of the insurgents ghanistan has 34 provinces and strikes against militants but country’s help for future captured two more districts in ing districts. overrunning districts. around 400 districts. District “was kicked out of the facil- US operations in Afghani- Afghanistan on Tuesday, ac- According to the local administrative units, one On Monday, government centres serve as secondary-level ity in 2011, when US rela- stan. cording to officials. councillors, there was ongo- level below the provinces forces also abandoned Qaysar administrative units, one level tions with Pakistan unrave- Burns did not bring up After at least three days of ing fighting in Moqor and Ab district in Faryab after days below the provinces. led,” the report adds. the base issue during his heavy fighting in the Jaghato Band, two other districts of of heavy fighting.I n addition, According to a UN report, “Some American officials trip to Pakistan as the visit district of south-eastern Ghaz- Ghazni province, with fears ing to three local councillors. the insurgents took control of in the past year the Taliban (told the newspaper) that focused on broader counter- ni province, the embattled se- they might collapse in the very The fate of more than a Shahrak district in the western were able to capture five dis- negotiations with Pakistan terrorism cooperation but curity forces abandoned the near future, too. dozen members of the secu- Ghor province. tricts, four of which were re- had reached an impasse for “some of Austin’s discus- district centre, local council In the meantime, the gov- rity forces in the district re- The militants have made a captured by the government now. Others have said the sions have been more di- members Hamidullah Nawruz ernment forces also aban- mained unclear because the string of gains in the country. within several days. option remains on the table rect,” the report adds. Philippine troops kill three Sunday swearing-in set Iran parliament speaker suspected communist rebels takes press cartoonist to dpa guerrillas, Parlade said. for new Israeli coalition Manila Army Colonel Aldwine court over his portrait Almase said the military and dpa Three suspected communist police will hunt down the oth- Tel Aviv dpa matter,” Heidari tweeted. rebels were killed on Tues- er rebels responsible for the Tehran The caricature was very day in a clash with soldiers in deaths of the civilians, who The next Israeli government is mildly unflattering, but what the central Philippines, the included a 21-year-old foot- set to be sworn in on Sunday af- Iranian Parliament Speaker seemed to set off Ghalibaf was military said. The troops were ball player. “We will not allow ter days of negotiations on how Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf that it appeared alongside a dispatched to hunt down guer- these terrorists to continue to move ahead on forming an was so upset by a drawing of critical report titled “Ghali- rillas responsible for planting killing innocent people and eight-way coalition that would himself published in a local baf’s New Nuisance,” which a homemade landmine that destroying hopes and dreams unseat Prime Minister Ben- newspaper that he took the centred on allegations of med- killed two civilians while they of our youth,” he said. jamin Netanyahu for the first artist and two editors to court. dling in the budget planning were biking in Masbate City, “Our persistent operations time in more than a decade. The portrait shows the process. 380 kilometres south of Ma- will continue to make sure Knesset Speaker Yariv bearded and eyeglass-wearing The portrait of the perspir- nila, on Sunday. that those who participated in Levin announced the date for politician wiping sweat from ing politician could suggest to Lieutenant General An- this crime will rot in prison,” the ceremony on Tuesday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem recently. (AFP) his balding forehead with a readers there is merit to the tonio Parlade, a regional Almase added. Communist Members of the new coa- cloth. It was drawn by well- report’s claims, the argument military commander, said the rebels have been fighting the lition, which will initially be new speaker. The eight mem- the new government go ahead, known press cartoonist Hadi went. soldiers fought with about 30 government since the late headed by far-right politician bers of the new coalition only it would be the first Israeli Heidari for the Sazandegi The author also had to ap- communist rebels, triggering 1960s, making it one of the Naftali Bennett, had agreed have the barest of a majori- government without Netan- newspaper. pear before the press court the firefight that killed three of longest-running leftist insur- on their partnership last week ty: 61 of 120 Knesset seats. Ad- yahu in 12 years. Heidari posted on Twit- because of her investigative the guerrillas. The rebels fled gencies in Asia. and had, at one point, been ex- ditionally, the members come However, Netanyahu is ter on Tuesday that he had to piece. in different directions, leaving Peace talks between the pected to be sworn in this week from a variety of political still doing his utmost to hold appear before a special press The Iranian Journalists’ behind their dead and four ri- Philippine government and already. Members of the coali- walks that would not normally onto power and is trying to see court along with the two edi- Association criticized the ac- fles, he said. the communist rebels ended in tion had reportedly been push- align with one another. How- if he can shake loose any coa- tors-in-chief of the newspaper. tion and demanded that Ghal- Troops also found a dozen November 2017 and attacks by ing for a Wednesday ceremony. ever, the parties are united in lition member, which would “However, I was released ibaf withdraw the meritless M16 and M653 rifles in a near- the guerrillas have continued The Sunday session will their dislike of Netanyahu. end the political experiment for the time being until a final accusations against the media by hut as they ran after the unabated. also see the Knesset vote for a Should the formation of before it can start. [court] decision is made in the workers. 06 Wednesday, June 9, 2021

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California’s Assault-Weapons Facebook, YouTube Erred Ban Must Stand OU can almost see these (the industry has tried to re- words in a gunmaker’s ad- name them “modern sporting Yvertising brochure: “Like rifles,” which sounds much In Censoring COVID-19 the Swiss Army Knife, the more benign). No accurate popular AR-15 rifle isa per- count is available because no fect combination of home de- government agency has kept fence weapon and homeland track, but experts say that af- defence equipment. Good for ter the federal ban expired, both home and battle....” But production and sale of such ‘Misinformation’ actually, they’re the opening weapons increased signifi- phrases of a federal court rul- cantly. The rise was especially ing late Friday that threw out noticeable after the election The lab leak theory is just the latest example of a COVID-19 idea that was prematurely debunked California’s 30-year-old law of President Obama and mass ban on assault-style weapons. killings at a Newtown, Conn., Faye Flam He admits he Tweeted his disapproval There’s a lot to object to in elementary school and an Au- of a thoughtful, well-written New York the decision by District Court rora, Colo., movie theater — Magazine piece that helped revive the Judge Roger T Benitez, begin- not because consumers feared abelling misinformation lab leak debate last January. ning with his cynical attempt home or foreign invasions, but online is doing more harm The author — novelist Nicholson to redefine deadly firearms because gun aficionados began than good. The possibility that Baker — didn’t claim any smoking patterned after combat arms to worry that the government COVID-19 came from a lab ac- gun, but made a convincing case that as just some old thing folks was about to cut off access to cident is just the latest example. the issue was still open. A Medium keep around the house to kill the machines of mass death. LSocial media companies tried to sup- piece by former Times writer Nicholas the odd intruder and maybe So how many of these press any discussion of it for months. Wade added little to what Baker said, toddle off to the shooting weapons are in circula- But why? There’s no strong evidence but came at a time when the pubic was range to use for a little fun. tion? Again, the numbers are against it, and evidence for other the- ready to reconsider. A recent Vanity In fact, assault-style weap- sketchy, but probably around ories is still inconclusive. Pathogens Fair account details how the issue was ons — which have been highly 20 million nationwide, ac- have escaped from labs many times, suppressed inside the US government. controversial since at least cording to the National Shoot- and people have died as a result. Looking back, there really wasn’t the 1980s — are designed for ing Sports Foundation, a gun Social media fact-checkers don’t that much new news to report. Very a singular purpose: to kill a industry trade group. That’s have any special knowledge or abil- little new evidence has been uncov- large number of people in a a small fraction of the esti- ity to sort fact from misinformation. ered over the last year. The pandem- short period of time. The fact mated 350 million firearms What they have is extraordinary pow- ic’s origin is still unknown. The fiasco that some hobbyists enjoy in private hands in the US er to shape what people believe. And was the media’s propagation of the lie using them to pop off a few That’s not very common in a stifling ideas can backfire if it leads that the issue was settled and that an- recreational rounds does not nation of this size, though the people to believe there’s a “real story” yone questioning it might be deemed outweigh what the weapons Supreme Court, which set that that is being suppressed. an idiot or conspiracy theorist. are capable of, and why they common-use standard, hasn’t Misinformation is dangerous. It help people understand why scientists spillover early on, the question is still And maybe the intentions of the do not belong in the hands of bothered to define it. can keep people from getting lifesav- think those drugs are unlikely to help. open. Facebook fact checkers were good. If civilians. It’s hard not to see the ing medical treatments, including vac- Even without the power of censor- Last year, some scientists rightly there was magical way to identify mis- California, in fact, broke the sharp increase in produc- cines. But flagging it doesn’t necessar- ship, social media culture encourages objected that accusing any lab of caus- information, then social media plat- ground for banning the weap- tion and sales of assault-style ily solve the problem. It’s much better the facile labelling of ideas and peo- ing a worldwide pandemic is a serious forms could do more to refrain from ons after the 1989 incident at weapons in the years after the to provide additional information than ple as a way of dismissing them — it’s charge and one shouldn’t be made spreading it. Suppressing ideas they a Stockton schoolyard in which Heller decision as an effort by to censor information. easy to call people deniers or as anti- on the basis of proximity alone. That don’t like isn’t the way. a man wearing military-style 2nd Amendment hardliners Part of the problem is that people science because they question prevail- doesn’t mean we should ignore the Yesterday I had a long talk with fatigues, a flak vest and ear to try to get the deadly weap- think they know misinformation when ing wisdom. possibility, or assume that some other someone who volunteers at a girls’ plugs used an AK-47 to fire ons into more hands to make they see it. And those most confident Of course, there are ideas that are equally unproven idea is right. In the school in India, and she said she’d more than 60 rounds in sweeps the spurious argument that of their ability to spot it may be least very unlikely to be true. These gener- face of an unknown, why would the been in contact with some students across a playground crowded they are now in common use. aware of their own biases. That in- ally involve elaborate conspiracies or a fact-checking people deem one guess who expressed fear of Covid vaccines, with hundreds of children, kill- It’s galling that a federal court cludes the fact-checking industry with- complete overhaul in our understand- to be a form of misinformation, and even though their neighborhood has ing five of them and wounding would buy into that reason- in the mainstream media, who were ing of the universe. Or, like cold fusion another guess to be true? been ravaged by the pandemic. When 30 other students and adults ing, which is what Benitez has caught removing earlier posts on the and the vaccine-autism theory, they’ve And the lab leak idea got con- she gave them additional information, before shooting himself. done here. lab leak theory, as well as social media been tested and debunked multiple flated in some people’s minds with about relatively greater danger of the Such a mass shooting was The 2nd Amendment was “fact checkers” who aren’t accountable times by independent investigators. conspiracy theories that the virus was disease, they chose to get vaccinated. a rare event at the time, and it framed against a backdrop to the public. I discussed the new interest in the deliberately created and released for What helped was not taking away sparked action. Congress fol- in which the US government Earlier this year, I interviewed phy- lab leak with another science journal- population control or some other ne- information but giving people addi- lowed in 1994 with a federal had no standing army, and sician and medical podcaster Roger ist who was interested in why so many farious agenda. But a lab leak could tional information. Censoring infor- ban but compromised by in- the Founders saw the need for Seheult who said that he was censored reporters are still treating the natural have involved a perfectly natural virus mation — or what one deems “mis- cluding a 10-year sunset clause, individuals to own guns they by YouTube for discussing the clini- spillover hypothesis as the only pos- that a scientist collected, or virus that information” — isn’t as helpful as allowing the ban to expire in could bring with them when cal trials of hydroxychloroquine and sibility. We agreed this isn’t like the was altered in some well-intentioned it seems. The best we can do is keep 2004. The Benitez decision, if it entering militia service. We Ivermectin as potential Covid-19 treat- connection between carbon emissions attempt to understand it. questioning, and give people the most is allowed to stand, would reset don’t operate our military that ments. No wonder so many people and climate change, where there’s a Writing in his blog, journalist complete story we can. California back to 1989. way anymore, which means in- still believe these are the cures “they” scientific consensus based on years of and Bloomberg contributor Matthew It’s worth noting that at the dividuals have neither a need don’t want you to know about. Much research and multiple, independently- Yglesias calls it a media fiasco. “[T]he (Faye Flam is a Bloomberg time of those bans, few people nor a right to possess firearms better would be an open discussion of derived lines of evidence. Here, even mainstream press … got way over their Opinion columnist and host of the owned assault-style weapons designed for battlefields. the clinical trial process, which could if a few scientists favored the natural skis in terms of discourse-policing.” podcast “Follow the Science.”)

You Shouldn’t Need A College Degree To Have A Decent Life In America ford their tuition and of graduates than college-prep classes and of- talked about how her husband, a Karin Klein without the money to pay off their ten emerge into poorly paid fields banking executive, had never felt college debts. where their skills are too easily the need for a college degree before What if the problem with college replaced by cheaper workers over- he started working with American young person who wants education isn’t that we don’t have seas. But because of the more rig- banks. He knew they would look to go into hotel management enough of it, but that in some ways, orous Swiss high school education down on his lack of formal educa- typically needs a bachelor’s we have too much? and the real-life work experience tion despite his successful longtime degree. Or at least, that’s true The college-for-all movement they obtain, Swiss students move career. And that’s something we here. Not so in Switzerland, began with the worthy goal of great- seamlessly into their well-paid ca- need to change if we want to cut Awhere a high school student would er educational equity — more lower- reers of choice. back on the ever-increasing public attend classes part time while also income students, more Black and Flexibility is built into the sys- and private cost of college education working at a paid apprenticeship for Latino students, attaining the same tem. Students can switch appren- and the burden it places on students a hotel, take one more year of train- levels of education and opportunity ticeships if they are drawn to a dif- who feel they have to attend college ing after high school and be set in a as white and Asian students. Not ferent career. They also can switch to have a future. well-paid career. everyone, regardless of race or soci- to college track, even after starting Education inflation exacerbates The University of California and oeconomics, wants or should need a jobs post-graduation, by taking a social inequity because marginal- California State University campus- four-year college degree. Education one-year course of education to ized groups, such as low-income es bulge with more students each inflation not only leaves graduates catch them up on college-oriented Black and Latino students, are less year. Meanwhile, the cost of attend- (and even more, college dropouts) studies. By that time, many of them likely to attend or complete college. ing college surges upward and there with crippling debt loads, but con- They would have to participate in some parents there about their have gained the maturity and per- Certainly, it’s important to make is pressure in Washington to spend tributes to inequality and hampers the training of a workforce and experiences for a column that ap- spective, as well as experience using college more accessible so that all a trillion dollars forgiving student the ability of many a bright student know that if they do, it would be far peared in the Sacramento Bee. It their academic skills on the job, to talented students have an equal shot loan debt. High school students find to enter the middle class. more likely to provide them with turns out that about 30% of Swiss succeed in college — which, by the at jobs in the professions. But to the their studies irrelevant and unen- The Swiss apprenticeship model employees who have the skills they students enroll in full-time, college- way, is tuition-free. Switzerland can extent that we fail to train students gaging while the workplace is rife is a particularly ripe avenue for ex- seek. And California would need to prep courses; they must pass a rig- afford that, by not trying to provide for good careers while they are still with “education inflation,” in which ploration in California, which is put considerable effort into improv- orous test to be accepted into the college for all or even most students. in high school, and require degrees jobs that used to require a high unparalleled nationally in its public ing public education for all students, college track. Most of the rest attend The Swiss system also provides that might say less about their abil- school education and maybe a lit- higher-education system, has many making major inroads on erasing high school part time and work as more motivation for succeeding ity to do a job than their apprentice- tle bit more now require a four-year large employers in a wide range of the achievement gap for Black and apprentices part time in their cho- in high school. Students see how ship experience does, we rob too college degree. fields, especially in technology and Latino students. The reason many sen fields. They might need an extra various studies are connected with many of the chance to enter fulfill- The COVID-19 pandemic made biotech, and where a progressive employers use a college degree as year or even two of schooling after the real world. Their weeks are ing careers and the middle class. clearer than ever the inequities in statewide culture could lend itself a proxy for skills is that they don’t high school, or might go right into more varied and less tedious. And Less than two-thirds of US col- our education system, as some stu- to broader public-private partner- trust high schools to produce gradu- full-time jobs. for courses where there is no obvi- lege students graduate within six dents learned online with the help ships. ates who can read, do math and Tracking is, of course, a prob- ous connection — well, they know years. Imagine the waste of educa- of tutors and well-resourced parents In order to do that, a few things think. lematic educational model in the there’s a job ahead that they will tional resources, and the students’ while others lacked even reliable would need to happen. Companies A few years ago, intrigued by United States, where Black and La- have if they put in the effort on their money and time, when they come broadband. It laid bare the stresses would have to stop demanding de- what little I’d heard about the Swiss tino students have historically been schoolwork. out unable to qualify for a good job of college students who couldn’t af- grees that aren’t strictly necessary. educational system, I interviewed funneled into vocational rather One woman in my interviews or work in the field they’d chosen.

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Global sting nabs 800 Call for vaccine ‘surge’ in British tricked into storing areas with high Indian variant data on police network dpa dpa ley, Rossendale, South Ribble, Amsterdam London West Lancashire, Wyre). Earlier Hancock said: “We International law en- Measures to try to halt the know that this approach can forcement agencies set up a rise of the variant of coronavi- work, we’ve seen it work in system of encrypted devices rus first identified in India will south London and in Bolton in so organised crime net- cover 10 percent of England’s stopping a rise in the number works would store incrimi- population, as Matt Hancock of cases. nating data there, eventu- said there was a “challenging “This is the next stage of ally resulting in the arrest decision” to be made over the tackling the pandemic in Man- of 800 people in more than further lifting of COVID re- chester and Lancashire and of 16 countries, officials said The FBI and our strictions later this month. course it’s vital that people in on Tuesday.Europol called it The health secretary an- these areas, as everywhere else, “one of the largest and most international partners nounced on Tuesday that a come forward and get the jab sophisticated law enforce- continue to push the “strengthened package of as soon as they are eligible, be- ment operations to date in envelope and develop support” will be provided for cause that is our way out of this the fight against encrypted innovative ways to bring Greater Manchester and Lan- pandemic together.” criminal activities,” and in- criminals to justice cashire, similar to that seen in But Burnham said it was volved cooperation from of- Bolton, where case numbers “very important to keep a sense ficials in at least 19 countries, Calvin A Shivers, FBI’s crimi- remain high. of proportion.” He said: “This including the Netherlands, nal investigative division It means 5.7 million peo- is guidance, it is advice to the Sweden and the US. assistant director ple are now under what mayor public. It is not a lockdown. It Dubbed alternately of Greater Manchester Andy is not a ban... this is not about Greenlight or Trojan Shield, Burnham stressed was “not a telling people to cancel their the operation was the big- network, EncroChat, in July lockdown” but “advice.” plans, it is about asking them gest of its kind in history, 2020 and anther in 2021, The help on offer includes Commuters, some wearing face coverings due to COVID-19, travel on an escalator in a Transport for Lon- to be careful in setting any Europol said. this time with Belgian help, military support with testing don Underground train station in London on Monday. (afp) new ones, to minimise non- Starting in 2019, US and blocked access to the Sky ECC and supervised in-school test- essential travel.” It comes af- Australian officials set up communication service tool. ing, and greater communica- ter former health secretary a company called ANOM, According to Europol, the tion with disadvantaged groups Aspirin does not improve survival Jeremy Hunt said any delay to which grew into a network research resulted in the ar- will be available. for COVID-19 patients: Study England’s road map for easing of 12,000 encrypted devices rests announced on Tuesday, Local directors of public lockdown would only be for a used by more than 300 crim- which involved 700 house health will also be able to rein- London Aspirin does not 150 mg of aspirin once daily rienced a major bleeding event couple of weeks, owing to the inal syndicates in more than searches in 16 countries. troduce face coverings in com- improve survival for patients and compared with 7,541 pa- and approximately six fewer success of the vaccination pro- 100 countries, which stored Investigators seized 8 munal areas in schools if they admitted to hospital with coro- tients randomised to usual experienced a thromboembolic gramme. data about their operations tonnes of cocaine, 22 tonnes want to. navirus, a study has found. care alone. (clotting) event, researchers Hunt, who chairs the there that was then used by of cannabis and cannabis But Burnham called on Patients with COVID-19 are The study found no evi- said. Health and Social Care Com- law enforcement to launch resin, 2 tonnes of synthetic the government to go further, at increased risk of blood clots dence that the drug treatment Peter Horby, professor of mittee, said he was “feeling prosecutions. drugs, 6 tonnes of synthetic and urged ministers to release forming in their blood vessels, reduced mortality. emerging infectious diseases quite optimistic that we are go- In the end, officers had drug precursors, 250 fire- vaccine supplies earlier than particularly in the lungs. But the research did find in the Nuffield Department of ing to see the restrictions lifted” access to 27 million mes- arms, 55 luxury vehicles and planned. Between November 2020 that patients allocated to Medicine, University of Oxford, as “being double-jabbed” works sages, which took 18 months more than 48 million dollars Speaking at a press confer- and March 2021, the Recovery aspirin had a slightly shorter and joint chief investigator for against the Indian variant. to review. in various currencies during ence, he said: “Obviously what trial included nearly 15,000 hospital stay, eight days versus the Recovery trial, said: “The He told Times Radio: “If According to Europol, the operations. we’re seeing here is a localised patients admitted to hospital nine days, and a higher pro- data show that in patients freedom day ends up being put groups caught up in the sting “Encrypted criminal com- approach to messaging, more with the virus an assessment portion were discharged from hospitalised with COVID-19, as- back a couple of weeks so we include organised Italian munications platforms have localised support on testing of the effects of aspirin, which hospital alive within 28 days pirin was not associated with can get more people double- crime gang, outlaw motorcy- traditionally been a tool to and on tracing and isolation. is widely used to reduce blood (75 per cent vs 74 per cent). reductions in 28-day mortality jabbed, I think it will only be a cle gangs and international evade law enforcement and We are also saying that also clotting in other diseases. For every 1,000 patients or in the risk of progressing to temporary setback.” But a more drug trafficking organiza- facilitate transnational organ- should apply to vaccination. A total of 7,351 patients treated with aspirin, approxi- invasive mechanical ventilation downbeat Environment Secre- tions. Most were lured to ized crime. The FBI and our “We are not asking for any were randomised to receive mately six more patients expe- or death. (dpa) tary, George Eustice, suggested ANOM because it offered international partners con- more vaccine here than our fair people should be taking their such services as remote wip- tinue to push the envelope share, what we are asking for is As part of government rec- keep up social distancing and Manchester, Oldham, Roch- summer holidays in the UK. ing of data and “duress pass- and develop innovative ways the bringing forward of Greater ommendations, people in areas minimise travel in and out of dale, Salford, Stockport, Tame- He told Sky News he would words.” to bring criminals to justice,” Manchester’s supplies, so that affected by a rise in the variant affected regions. side, Trafford, Wigan) and be holidaying in Cornwall this It helped that a French said Calvin A Shivers, the we can run a surge vaccination firstidentified in India, are be- The areas listed have been Lancashire (Burnley, Chorley, year, adding: “Our advice has and Dutch operation shut FBI’s criminal investigative programme over the next three ing urged to meet outside rath- expanded and include Greater Fylde, Hyndburn, Lancaster, been don’t travel unless it’s ab- down a different encrypted division assistant director. weeks.” er than inside where possible, Manchester (Bolton, Bury, Pendle, Preston, Ribble Val- solutely necessary.”

News in brief Police assume anti-Muslim motive behind car attack in Canada dpa don, Ontario, said on Monday. died, one child survived the at- Trudeau said in a tweet he was we stand with you,” the prime Security Council supports Guterres’ New York “There is evidence that this tack. “horrified” by the attack. minister continued in another second term as UN chief was a planned, premeditated “The victims were all mem- “To the loved ones of those tweet. “Islamophobia has no Following a car attack that act, motivated by hate.” The bers of the same family. The who were terrorized by yester- place in any of our communi- New York (dpa) - The United Nations Security Council has sup- killed four people from a Mus- incident had occurred on Sun- deceased include a 74-year- day’s act of hatred, we are here ties. This hate is insidious and ported Antonio Guterres’ bid for a second term as UN secretary- lim family in Canada, police day evening in London, not old female, a 46-year-old for you. We are also here for despicable - and it must stop.” general, the Estonian UN ambassador, Sven Jurgenson, told dpa say they are assuming it was far from Toronto. In that inci- male, a 44-year-old female, the child who remains in hos- The alleged perpetrator was after a meeting of the most powerful UN body on Tuesday. motivated by hatred. dent, the 20-year-old driver of and a 15-year-old female. One pital - our hearts go out to you, charged with “four counts of Guterres called the decision a “great honour.” “I am very “Investigators believe that a pick-up truck had hit several 9-year-old male remains in and you will be in our thoughts first degree murder and one grateful to the members of the Council for the trust they have this was an intentional act and people and was subsequently hospital with serious, but non- as you recover.” count of attempt murder.” He placed in me,” he said in a statement. that the victims were targeted arrested. life-threatening injuries,” po- “To the Muslim commu- appeared in a London court “Guterres was always going to win a second term easily,” said because of their Islamic faith,” According to the police, lice said. nity in London and to Muslims on Monday in relation to the Jurgenson, who is leading the council presidency in June. a statement from police in Lon- three adults and one teenager Prime Minister Justin across the country, know that charges. “Most diplomats in New York respect the way he handled the Trump administration, protecting the UN from US financial cuts as much as possible,” Jurgenson added. “Ambassadors feel he deserves a second term and a chance to work with a more fa- vourable US administration.” A council recommendation is consid- UN tribunal confirms ered a crucial hurdle for Guterres to be confirmed by the General French president Macron slapped Assembly for another five years in the highest UN office. Mladic’s life sentence for A session of the General Assembly is expected before the end of June. The UN chief’s new term is scheduled to start on Srebrenica genocide on face while greeting crowd January 1, 2022, and last five years.(dpa) dpa dpa Amsterdam Paris Austria busts drug ring smuggling stimulants to Saudi Arabia Almost 26 years after the A man slapped French Presi- Srebrenica genocide, the UN dent Emmanuel Macron full Vienna Austrian police said they broke up an international drug War Crimes Tribunal on Tues- in the face on Tuesday as the ring and nabbed 15 suspects, following a three-year investigation day confirmed the sentence French leader was greeting that drew in help from law enforcement agencies abroad. of life imprisonment handed people behind a fence during The organisation is accused of shipping up to 30 tonnes of down to former Bosnian Serb a visit to the Drome region to Captagon tablets to Saudi Arabia in recent years, an amount general Ratko Mladic for the discuss reopening restaurants worth around 180 million dollars on the street, prosecutors said Srebrenica genocide, among as the country eases out of on Tuesday. other crimes. Ex-Bosnian Serb military chief lockdown. Captagon is the brand name for the synthetic stimulant The confirmation was in Ratko Mladic at the International The Elysee Palace con- fenethylline, which has been used to treat conditions such as the last instance and upheld an Residual Mechanism for Crimi- firmed the authenticity of a attention deficit hyperactivity disorder AD( HD). The drug is fre- earlier verdict, meaning Mladic nal Tribunals in The Hague on video circulating online in quently associated with terrorist attacks, as the effect can make has lost his final appeal against Tuesday. (afp) which Macron can be seen the user appear fearless and insensitive to pain. his conviction for genocide. approaching a line of people, On March 22, 13 suspects were arrested in Austria and In the first instance, the Bosnian Muslims and Croats preparing to shake hands, French President Emmanuel Macron (left) talks to a local barber two others in Germany, Christian Voggenberger, the head of the now 78-year-old accused was and the Srebrenica genocide. when one person behind the shop’s owner in Valence on Tuesday. (AFP) Salzburg regional criminal investigation office, told the Austrian sentenced to life imprison- Under Mladic’s leadership, barrier reaches out and slaps news agency APA. Austria was reportedly a stopover in the drug ment. Mladic, who became Serbian troops had overrun the him. The incident was con- smuggling, with the Captagon said to have been manufactured known as the “Butcher of the UN protected zone of Srebren- The palace called it “an According to media demned by politicians across in Lebanon. (dpa) Balkans” during the 1992-95 ica in 1995 and subsequently attempted slap.” According reports, Macron has been the political spectrum. Bosnian War, wanted to be ac- murdered more than 8,000 to broadcaster Freanceinfo, booed and attacked Interior Minister Jean Cas- quitted. Bosnian Muslim men and boys. two men were detained, one verbally in the past, but tex said the incident targeted Two dead after light aircraft crashes into Mladic, who was captured The Srebrenica massacre, of whom was the alleged at- never physically. During his democracy. trees in Germany and handed over to the tribu- determined to have been geno- tacker. Broadcaster BFM TV “A democratic debate can nal in 2011, remained mostly cide by the UN International reported they were about 28 time as economy minister be fierce, but it can never tol- Frankfurt Two people were killed when a light aircraft crashed unmoved during the reading of Court of Justice in 2007, is re- years old. he was however pelted erate physical violence,” said not far from the western German city of Frankfurt on Tuesday. the verdict and only shook his garded as the worst atrocity in Media reported that the with eggs extreme-right leader Marine According to a police spokesman, the plane crashed into head from time to time. Europe since the Holocaust. man who slapped Macron Le Pen. trees near the town of Gelnhausen in the south-eastern part of In 2017, he had been sen- In March 2019, the ex- shouted “Montjoie Saint Den- It is not clear whether he was According to media re- the state of Hesse for reasons so far unknown. tenced to life imprisonment for general’s political companion, is” - a rallying cry of the former injured or what happened to ports, Macron has been booed It may have been on the approach to a nearby airport, ac- war crimes, crimes against hu- Bosnian Serb leader Radovan French monarchy, still used people behind the fence. and attacked verbally in the cording to initial information on the accident. manity and genocide, including Karadzic, 75, had already been by royalists - and “Down with The palace said Macron past, but never physically. There was no impact on the nearby A66 motorway or railway the years-long siege of Sarajevo sentenced to life imprisonment Macronism.” In the video, Ma- continued with his visit in During his time as economy line. (dpa) with over 10,000 deaths, the on appeal - also for the Sre- cron is swarmed by security Tain-l’Hermitage close to minister he was however pelt- persecution and expulsion of brenica genocide. personnel after the assault. Lyon. ed with eggs. IPA Qatar signs 3 investment agreements at SPIEF 2021 page 9

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34,640.18 10,666.76 52275.57 1,895.60 Dow +9.94 pts QE -41.66 pts sensex -52.94 pts Gold -0.17 % Doha Bank hosting conference on Qatar economic development page 10 Price percentage Price percentage 27.74 Brent 72.35 +1.20 % WTI 70.20 +1.40 % Silver -0.99 % Kuwari leads Qatar’s team at Qatar records over QR2 billion real SelectUSA Investment Summit estate sales in May

Officials from QIA, IPA Qatar, QFZA, Hassad Food and Katara Hospitality take part in the summit QNA Doha Tribune News Network Doha The volume of real estate transaction in sales contracts Minister of Commerce & registered with the Real Es- Industry and Acting Minister tate Registration Department of Finance His Excellency Ali at the Ministry of Justice in bin Ahmed Al Kuwari chaired May reached QR2.685 billion. the delegation of Qatar par- The data of the analyti- ticipating in the eighth an- cal real estate bulletin issued nual SelectUSA Investment by the Ministry of Justice Summit 2021 organised via showed that 321 real estate video conference from June 7 deals were registered during until June 11. the same month. The index Qatar’s delegation partici- of the value of the deals rose pating in the virtual summit 34 percent, while the index included officials from Qatar for total area traded increased Investment Authority (QIA) , 10 percent. Investment Promotion Agen- The municipalities of percent, and Umm Salal mu- cy of Qatar (IPA Qatar), Qatar Doha, Al Rayyan, and Al nicipality registered 8 percent. Free Zones Authority (QFZA) , Daayen topped the most active Data for trading in the Hassad Food and Katara Hos- transactions in terms of finan- Pearl and Gassar areas showed pitality. cial value during the month of 24 deals for residential units Kuwari and the Qatari May, followed by the munici- with a total value of QR48.31 delegation witnessed the first palities of Umm Salal, Al Wak- million. day’s activities of the plenary rah, Al Khor, Al Dakhira and Real estate trading data session that featured speech- Al Shamal. during May 2021 shows that es by high-ranking United The financial valueof the the real estate sector continues States government officials. Doha municipality reached its steady and strong growth in Kuwari and Qatar’s dele- QR1.6 billion. Al Rayyan various investment and com- gation also participated in the meanwhile had a total traded mercial fields. It also shows second day’s activities of the value less than a third of that the active trading movement plenary session that included Minister of Commerce & Industry and Acting Minister of Finance His Excellency Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari takes part in the plenary session of of Doha at QR521.3 million. that the sector is witnessing the US President Joe Biden’s SelectUSA Investment Summit that featured speeches by high-ranking United States government officials. Al Daayen for its part traded during the recent period espe- speech as well as the address- value worth QR227.994 mil- cially with the issuance of new es by US Secretary of State nities available in Qatar and tual sessions that touch on to senior government offi- pants from around 80 inter- lion during the month. laws and decisions related to Antony Blinken and US Sec- the USA. the shipping and logistics cials, chief business execu- national markets. Qatar and In terms of the traded ar- real estate brokerage, real es- retary of the Department of This year’s edition is sector, investment oppor- tives, the private sector and the United States have close eas index, the indicators show tate registration and owner- Commerce Gina Raimondo. taking place via video con- tunities in the USA, supply other entrepreneurs, the Se- economic and commercial that the municipalities of Al ship. All these initiatives have Qatar’s participation in ference for the first time. It networks, investment trends lectUSA Investment Summit ties that have been positively Rayyan, Doha and Al Daayen resulted in attracting domestic the virtual version of the Se- mainly highlights the reper- in the field of modern tech- is the most prominent event reflected on the volume of were the most active munici- and foreign capital. lectUSA Investment Summit cussions of the COVID-19 nology, energy storage tech- aimed at encouraging foreign trade exchanged between the palities for real estate areas These data also confirm 2021 stems from its keenness pandemic on the global nologies for import and ex- direct investment (FDI) in two countries. This amount- traded during the month of the strength and durability of to strengthen bilateral rela- economy and shines a spot- port, smart cities and trends the United States. ed to approximately $5.3 bil- May. 34 percent for Al Rayy- the foundations of the Qatari tions with the United States light on recovery efforts. in scientific research and de- During its previous ses- lion in 2020, with the United an municipality, followed by economy and the continued of America, and to shed light The summit features or- velopment. sion, the summit attracted States ranking as Qatar’s Doha municipality by 26 per- growth of the real estate sector on the investment opportu- ganising more than 100 vir- Giving special attention more than 3,000 partici- fifth-largest trading partner. cent, and Al Daayen with 17 as one of its main components. QBA, UK minister seek to boost trade, investment ties

UK Minister for International Trade Ranil Jayawardena with members of the Qatari Businessmen Association during a meeting in Doha to discuss ways to support bilateral trade between Qatar and the United Kingdom.

Tribune News Network ida Al Kaabi, Sheikh Hamad bin aims to build a sustainable part- ward to cooperating with Qatari work, cooperate and discuss new platforms, as well as encouraging Doha Faisal Al Thani, Sheikh Nawaf bin nership network with the Qatari businessmen to attract more in- ideas with Qatar’s private sector,” Qatari businessmen and companies Nasser Al Thani, Saud Al Mana, as private sector. vestment and increase business Penny said. to explore foreign markets. The Qatari Businessmen Asso- well as QBA Deputy General Man- He spoke about the need to cooperation.” The UK side reviewed plans of QBA has played a vital role in ciation (QBA) organised a busi- ager Sarah Abdullah also took part work closely with major organisa- UK’s tax system is stable and economic diversification in tech- bridging the distance between Qa- ness meeting with UK Minister for in the meeting. tions such as the Qatari Business- among the best in the European nology, industry and residential tari businessmen and their counter- International Trade Ranil Jaya- Speaking on the occasion Al men Association to attract the Qa- continent, Jayawardena said add- sectors. They also spoke about de- parts from all countries, he said. wardena and his accompanying Fardan highlighted the importance tari investors, providing them with ing the Kingdom was also in- veloping economic cities outside Sheikh Hamad bin Faisal point- delegation in the presence of Trade of official UK trade missions at this possible investment opportunities terested in developing aspects London and a special package of ed out the importance of the United Commissioner for the Middle East stage in restoring normalcy in the and facilitating their investments. of cooperation with its partners incentives for foreign investors. Kingdom to Qataris in general and Simon Penny. market and promoting investment The QBA members also dis- especially in the industrial and During the discussion, Sheikh businessmen in particular. “Eng- The meeting was held on the and trade exchange between the cussed the situation of the United technological sector. Khalid highlighted the importance land is the first tourist destination sidelines of the Jayawardena’s sec- two countries. He pointed out the Kingdom especially after leaving Simon Penny, who also spoke of the UK market to the Qatari in- for us. A lot of Qatari students se- ond visit to Doha to discuss ways to depth of the historical relations the European Union. Expressing on the occasion, said that the Unit- vestor. “We consider the UK as one lect the UK for higher studies,” support bilateral trade between the between Qatar and the UK that ex- his optimism about Britain’s future ed Kingdom seeks to strengthen of the first investment and com- he said. two countries. tends to ancient historical roots. Jayawardena said, “The United economic relations to match with mercial destinations for Qatari The QBA members also dis- From the QBA side, the meeting Addressing the meeting, the Kingdom’s exit from the European the ambition and levels of develop- businessmen. We praise the legal cussed the procedures related to was headed by QBA First Deputy to UK minister expressed his gov- Union has created unlimited eco- ment witnessed by both countries. infrastructure and ease of doing COVID-19. The stressed the impor- the Chairman Hussain Al Fardan. ernment’s aspiration for econom- nomic and trade prospects.” “UK seeks to open up prospects business in the UK,” he said. tance of facilitating the procedures QBA Second Deputy to the Chair- ic cooperation between the two He said that Qatari business- for cooperation in various aspects He also talked about the role for Qataris to enable them to fol- man Sheikh Khalid bin Thani Al countries, describing it as stra- men are UK’s partners in the to include all sectors, especially of QBA in introducing the invest- low up on their investments in the Thani, QBA Board Members Sher- tegic cooperation, adding that it Gulf region. “UK is looking for- the industrial sector. We aspire to ment climate in Qatar at various United Kingdom. Economy & Business Wednesday, June 9, 2021 09 Global glitch: Swaths of internet go down after cloud outage

Agencies pany said: “The issue has been store, or “cache,” content such “it is serious because Fastly experience outages. But they identified and a fix has been as images and video in places is one of the world’s biggest can also recover fairly quick- Dozens of websites went applied.” Most of the sites around the world so that it is CDNs and this was a global ly,” Madory said. down briefly around the globe soon appeared to be back on- closer to users, allowing them outage.” When the outage hit, some Tuesday, including CNN, The line. to fetch it more quickly and Brief internet service out- visitors trying to access CNN. New York Times and Brit- The company said in an smoothly. ages are not uncommon and com got a message that said: ain’s government home page, emailed statement that it was Fastly says its services are only rarely the result of “Fastly error: unknown do- after an outage at the cloud a “technical issue” and “not mean that a European user hacking or other mischief. main: cnn.com.” Attempts to computing service Fastly, il- related to a cyber attack.” going to an American website Fastly stock jumped about access the Financial Times lustrating how vital a small Still, major futures mar- can get the content 200 to 500 6% by midday as investors website turned up a similar number of behind-the-scenes kets in the U.S. dipped sharp- milliseconds faster. shrugged off the problem. message, while visits to The companies have become to ly minutes after the outage, Internet traffic measure- Still, the incident high- New York Times and U.K. running the internet. which came a month after ment by Kentik showed that lighted the relative fragility government’s gov.uk site re- The sites that could not be hackers forced the shutdown Fastly began to recover from of the internet’s architecture turned an “Error 503 Service reached also included some of the biggest fuel pipeline in the outage roughly an hour given its heavy reliance on Unavailable” message, along Amazon pages, the Financial the U.S. after it struck at mid-morning Big Tech companies — such with the line “Varnish cache Times, Reddit, Twitch and Fastly is a content-delivery European time, before most as Amazon’s AWS cloud ser- server,” which is a technology The Guardian. network, or CDN. It provides Americans were awake. vices — as opposed to a more that Fastly is built on. San Francisco-based Fast- vital but behind-the-scenes “Looks like it is slowly decentralized array of compa- Down Detector, which ly acknowledged a problem cloud computing “edge serv- coming back,” said Doug Ma- nies. tracks internet outages, post- just before 6 a.m. Eastern. ers” to many of the web’s The Fastly home page is seen on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Los Angeles. dory, an internet infrastruc- “Even the biggest and ed reports on dozens of sites About an hour later, the com- popular sites. These servers Dozens of websites briefly went offline around the globe on Tuesday. ture expert at Kentik. He said most sophisticated companies going down.

Sixty agreements IPA Qatar signs 3 investment signed, 250 meetings agreements at SPIEF 2021 held at SPIEF summit Thani, Chief Executive Of- Tribune News Network attended by His Excellency MoUs in the fields ficer, IPA Qatar, said: “We Doha Sheikh Mohammed bin Ab- are delighted to foster key dulrahman Al-Thani, Depu- of cyber security, partnerships with Russian Qatar has signed more ty Prime Minister and Min- agriculture, and investors, such as BI.ZONE, than 60 agreements and ister of Foreign Affairs; His APD and Wadi Water, and conducted almost 250 busi- Excellency Ali bin Ahmed hospitality embark on collaborations that ness meetings at the recent- Al-Kuwari, Minister of create more business avenues ly-concluded St. Petersburg Commerce and Industry of for investors in Qatar’s thriv- International Economic Fo- Qatar and Acting Minister Tribune News Network ing market. Additionally, the rum (SPIEF-2021). of Finance; His Excellency Doha three MoUs complement our The delegation of Qa- Jassim Saif Al-Sulaiti, Min- efforts in smoothing the way tar, which was one of the ister of Transport and Com- Investment Promotion for investors’ journeys to busi- largest in the history of munications; His Excellency Agency Qatar (IPA Qatar) has ness success in Qatar, while the country’s participation Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Min- signed three Memoranda of transforming and diversifying in international economic ister of State for Energy Af- Understanding (MoUs) with one of the world’s most pros- forums, brought together fairs; His Excellency Ahmad Russian entities on the side- perous economies.” 51 organizations and 400 bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, lines of the 24th edition of the Dmitry Samartsev, CEO, delegates. Minister of State; His Excel- St. Petersburg International BI.ZONE, highlighted: “Cy- This shows that Qatar lency Akbar Al Baker, Sec- Economic Forum (SPIEF). bersecurity is one of the key attaches great importance retary General of the Board The MoUs bolster the Rus- priorities for digital develop- to strengthening and devel- of Qatar National Tourism sian investments across differ- IPA Qatar - Wadi Water MoU signing ment in the Middle East. I oping interstate relations Council of Qatar and GCEO ent sectors, including agricul- believe that our collaboration at various levels: intergov- of Qatar Airways; Her Ex- ture-technology (Agri-Tech), with IPAQ will open up great ernmental dialogue, large cellency Lolwah bint Rashid transportation and hospitality, opportunities for us to explore corporations or small en- Al-Khater, Assistant Minis- cybersecurity, and IT. the needs of Qatar state and terprises and startups - all ter for Foreign Affairs and In line with its core man- provide services to strengthen of them were represented as the OfficialS pokesperson of date to attract foreign invest- cyber resilience of the whole part of the country’s official the Ministry of Foreign Af- ments into Qatar and show- region.” delegation and took an ac- fairs; His Excellency Sheikh case the State as an exceptional Stepan Lianozov, Manag- tive part in the main SPIEF Ahmed bin Nasser Al-Thani, investment destination, the ing Partner, APD, said: “The program. Ambassador Extraordinary new partnerships set forth the upcoming FIFA World Cup The official delegation and Plenipotentiary of the framework of cooperation be- will showcase Qatar to inter- of Qatar was represented by State of Qatar to the Russian tween IPA Qatar and the three national tourists and busi- the Ministry of Foreign Af- Federation; Deputy Prime Russian partners, including nesses. APD is the key player fairs, Ministry of Transport Minister of the Russian BI.ZONE, one of the most in global sports events. We and Communications, Min- Federation Yuri Borisov; innovative Russian cyber- aim to transfer the knowledge istry of Finance, Ministry of Deputy Minister of Foreign security companies; Accord (particularly from 2018 FIFA Trade and Industry, Invest- Affairs of the Russian Fed- Pitch Doha (APD), a Russian World Cup in Russia) and in- ment Promotion Agency of eration Mikhail Bogdanov; transportation and hospital- vest in educating and training Qatar (IPA Qatar), President and Chairman ity service provider; and Wadi local teams and suppliers, de- Qatar Development of the Management Board Water, an innovative Agri-tech veloping the local infrastruc- Bank (QDB), Financial Qa- of PJSC VTB Bank Andrey company. The MoUs will fur- IPA Qatar - BI.ZONE MoU signing ture, and procure services tar Financial Center (QFC), Kostin; Chairman of the ther strengthen the diversifi- for our international clients Qatar Free Zones Author- Russian-Qatari Business cation of the Qatari-Russian from local sources. During the ity (QFZA), Qatar National Council Akhmet Palankoev. ties and accelerate the growth last three years, Accord Pitch Bank (QNB), Supreme On the territory of Pa- of Russian investments in the Doha already engaged in close Committee for Delivery and vilion G of Expoforum, on country. cooperation with several local Legacy (SC), Hassad Food, an area of two thousand Supporting investors to partners. We believe in the ef- Ooredoo, Qatar Petroleum, square meters, Qatar has advance their ambitions and ficiency of our investment and Qatar Airways and Doha Fo- recreated the atmosphere of pursue a unique business plan to continue working in rum and many others. a real Arab city with streets journey in Qatar, IPA Qatar Qatar after 2022.” Especially for SPIEF, and a central square. The will facilitate the operations Andrey Martirosov, CIO Qatar presented the Na- entire pavilion was united of Bi.ZONE to set-up an in- and Co-Founder, WadiWater, tional Pavilion, in the offi- by a large-scale suspended frastructure on the premises stated: “The goal is to create cial opening of which were installation. of Meeza, as well as hiring an innovative direction in Ag- and training local specialists riTech in Qatar using water over the next 5 years. Addi- from the air. Prior to the crea- tionally, the Russian company tion of this project, WadiWa- will establish a regional centre ter had been distributing and for cybersecurity excellence testing atmospheric water to serve Qatar and the GCC generators in Qatar for several region. Similarly, IPA Qatar years and was looking for ar- supports APD to implement eas for applying this technolo- its investment plan, which en- gy with maximum benefits for tails the provision of transpor- both the environment and the tation, accommodation and people of Qatar. An important consulting services related to IPA Qatar - Accord Pitch Doha MoU signing event in the activity was the global sporting events, includ- meeting with the IPA, which ing FIFA Arab Cup 2021™, the IPA Qatar’s MoU with tive technologies to the agri- products while reducing water directed the company’s vision and FIFA World Cup Qatar Wadi Water will enable the culture industry in Qatar in waste. to the agriculture and farming 2022™. Equally significant, company to provide innova- order to produce high quality Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al- industry.” Achieve your fitness goals while keeping tabs on your health with Huawei Band 6 Tribune News Network Huawei’s newest fashion smart- and provide you with data to reveal the Huawei Band 6 to be their per- get in shape. This Smart band will Want to take workout without Doha band comes with smartwatch like how well you slept and where you sonal trainer fitted on their wrist to be able to recognize your workout worrying you might miss an im- features i.e. all-day SpO2 monitor- can make sure you had the in addition to providing you with 96 portant email or a message on your Huawei’s latest fashion smart- ing. (SpO2) is the concentration of necessary sleeping pre-installed workout modes with phone? With the Band 6, that is not band – the Band 6 – is the perfect oxygen in your blood and an impor- hours despite the detailed feedback and analysis an issue because as long as you have choice for achieving your fitness tant physiological indicator for the change in your of your performance. Addition- it connected to your phone, it will goals and monitoring your health health of your respiratory system. routine. Hua- ally, the Huawei TruSport tech- alert you for notifications ranging where your calorie in-take can be You can also keep track of your wei TruSleep nology, analyses your exercise from SMS, emails, calendars to vari- low, but strength can be increased heart’s health with Huawei TruSeen 2.0 technology capabilities based on param- ous social media platforms. You can via a customized and adapted work- 4.0 heart rate monitoring technol- measures sleep eters such as heart rate vari- view these notifications comfortably out routine. The Band 6 has a two- ogy that monitors your heart rate quality and pro- ability data and exercise data on the 1.47-inch AMOLED display. week battery life on a single full continuously and quickly and pro- vides real-time thereby providing you with Starting June 10, the Huawei charge with all its features running. vides you with real-time notifica- heart rate track- detailed assessment and sug- Band 6 will be available for pre-or- On top of this, it supports fast charg- tions if your heart rate is too high or ing, breathing gestions based on your exer- der from Huawei website https:// ing via a magnetic charger. A five- too low for more than 10 minutes. during sleep and cise capabilities helping you bit.ly/2T6LtYK for QR199. 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US Senate World Bank aims to boost sees 5.6% tech industry global growth in competition in 2021, best with China since 1973 Agencies Agencies

The Senate was on pace to The World Bank is upgrading approve legislation Tues- the outlook for global growth day that aims to boost U.S. this year, predicting that COV- semiconductor production ID-19 vaccinations and mas- and the development of sive government stimulus in artificial intelligence and rich countries will power the other technology in the face fastest worldwide expansion in of growing competition in- nearly five decades. ternationally, most notably In its latest Global Eco- from China. nomic Prospects report, out The centerpiece of the Tuesday, the 189-country anti- bill is a $50 billion emer- poverty agency forecasts that gency allotment to the the world economy will grow Commerce Department to 5.6% this year, up from the stand up semiconductor 4.1% it forecast in January. development and manu- The global economy last year facturing through research shrank 3.5% as the coronavirus and incentive programs pandemic disrupted trade and previously authorized by forced businesses to close and Congress. The bill’s overall people to stay home. cost would increase spend- The projected expansion ing by about $250 billion would make 2021 the fastest with most of the spending year of growth since 1973’s occurring in the first five An Apple store employee wears personal protective equipment in New York. At an event on Monday, Apple unveiled a variety of incremental improvements to the software that 6.6%. years. powers iPhones, iPads and Mac computers”. But the 2021 rebound will Supporters described it be uneven, the bank predicts, as the biggest investment led by rich countries such as in scientific research that the United States that could the country has seen in afford to spend vast amounts decades. It comes as the na- of taxpayer money to support tion’s share of semiconduc- Apple previews new software their economies: 90% of ad- tor manufacturing globally vanced economies are expected has steadily eroded from to return to pre-pandemic lev- 37% in 1990 to about 12% els next year -- measured by in- now, and as a chip shortage come per person -- versus just has exposed vulnerabilities for iPhone and other gadgets a third of developing countries. in the U.S. supply chain. The World Bank is call- The support for the bill ing for wider distribution of demonstrates how con- Renovations come when Apple is facing legal and regulatory threats to its control over its App Store COVID vaccines to low-income fronting China economical- countries, where inoculations ly is a mission that unites Agencies She pointed out Apple’s have gone slowly. both parties in Congress. plan to support digital IDs in- The bank expects the U.S. That’s a rarity in an era of Apple kicked off its second Apple faces staff resistance cluding drivers licenses and economy to expand 6.8% in division as pressure grows annual all-virtual developer state IDs from “participating 2021, up from the 3.5% it fore- on Democrats to change conference with a keynote that U.S. states” in its digital wallet, cast in January; the world’s Senate rules to push past outlined new updates to its in office return plan: Report as another example. Apple did biggest economy shrank 3.5% obstruction and gridlock. software for iPhones and other not identify which states that last year as COVID-19 brought “The premise is sim- devices. The presentation high- Apple is reportedly facing “We would like to take Like its tech peers and will include. economic activity to a near ple, if we want American lighted more privacy options employee resistance to its the opportunity to commu- many other firms, Apple has “They have an army of peo- standstill in the spring. But workers and American for paid iCloud accounts and hybrid plan to bring employ- nicate a growing concern allowed employees to work ple trying to get these deals an aggressive vaccine roll- companies to keep lead- a “Find My” service that helps ees back to the office starting among our colleagues,” ac- from home or remote loca- signed,” she said. “Apple gets a out, along with low interest ing the world, the federal find errant AirPods, but includ- in September. cording to the letter cited by tions since the pandemic lot of criticism for being so con- rates and massive government government must invest in ed no major product announce- The iPhone maker, which the news website. lockdowns began last year. trolling. But they can do things spending revived the economy. science, basic research and ments. faces a dilemma similar to “That Apple’s remote/ Google, Facebook and other big brands struggle to do.” China -- the world’s No. innovation, just as we did The latest renovations in other firms seeking to reo- location-flexiblework Microsoft have unveiled A “Live Text” feature in iOS 2 economy and the first to decades after the Second Apple’s $2 trillion empire come pen after pandemic restric- policy, and the communi- similar hybrid schemes for 15 will let you highlight text emerge from the coronavirus World War,” said Senate at a pivotal time for the Cuper- tions, has called for employ- cation around it, have al- workers, while some firms in photos and copy and paste recession -- is forecast to grow Majority Leader Chuck tino, California, company. Ap- ees to return three days a ready forced some of our such as Twitter have told it or look it up online. It will 8.5% in 2021 after expanding Schumer, D-N.Y. ple is facing legal and regulato- week starting in September, colleagues to quit. Without employees they can work re- also integrate Air Pods into its just 2.3% last year. “Whoever wins the ry threats to its control over its according to the tech news the inclusivity that flexibil- motely indefinitely. “Find My” service, which helps The 19 European countries race to the technologies App Store, a so-called “walled site The Verge. ity brings, many of us feel The Apple letter said the people find lost or misplaced that share the euro currency of the future is going to be garden” that produces substan- But at least 80 employ- we have to choose between remote system worked well Apple products. Apple is intro- are collectively expected to the global economic lead- tial profits for the company. ees have signed a letter call- either a combination of our and can offer employees bet- ducing more privacy features 4.2%, reversing last year’s 6.6% er with profound conse- Apple CEO Tim Cook, Craig ing for more flexibility for families, our well-being, and ter work-life balance, while to its paid iCloud plans, includ- drop. And Japan is forecast to quences for foreign policy Federighi, Apple’s senior vice employees who have been being empowered to do our accommodating those with ing a way to hide your email post 2.9% growth this year af- and national security as president of software engineer- working remotely for more best work, or being a part of special needs and reducing address, encrypt video, and a ter registering a 4.7% drop in well.” ing, and other executives out- than a year. Apple.” the risk of contagion. “Private Relay” feature of Safari economic output last year. Senate Minority Leader lined updates to software for that encrypts data from the web The bank notes downside Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Apple’s many devices including browser similar to a VPN. risks to its forecast, including said the bill was incomplete its MacBooks, iMacs, iPhone, use one mouse and keyboard showed off, like the “univer- how did they make that hap- Paid plan pricing isn’t the possibility that the pan- because it did not incor- iPad and Watch. to control an iMac desktop sal control,” play to Apple’s pen,” she said. “But each of us changing. Users pay for any demic lingers, that inflation porate more Republican- Apple’s new MacOS soft- computer, MacBook laptop and strengths in blending its prod- picks up our phone 100 or 200 iCloud storage above the free flares and forces central banks sponsored amendments. He ware, dubbed Monterey, sup- iPad at the same time. ucts and services. times a day, and they’re making 5GB storage users get for free. to raise interest rates and that nonetheless supported it. ports what Apple calls “univer- Forrester analyst Julie Ask “The news today was noth- 100 little moments a day better, In the U.S., those plans start at countries struggle with high sal control,” which lets people said the improvements Apple ing ‘new new,’ like holy cow more seamless, and easier.” $1 a month for 50GB of storage. debt burdens.

Qatargas ER division maintains international fire accreditation Doha Bank hosting Tribune News Network though it was reaccreditation, Doha the process was demanding and challenging for us as an in- conference on Qatar The Emergency Response dustrial organisation. For the (ER) Division at Qatargas first time, Qatargas South and Operating Company Lim- Barzan facilities went through economic development ited (Qatargas) received reac- this process. Maintaining the creditation from the US-based accredited status is a big win Commission on Fire Accredi- for our firefighters and our or- tation International (CFAI) of ganization as a whole.” the Center for Public Safety The CPSE provides the Excellence (CPSE). only accreditation programme The unanimous approval for Fire & Rescue Emergency on this prestigious confer- Management Service organi- ment as an ‘Accredited Agen- sations in the world. Estab- cy’ followed a public hearing lished in 1986, CPSE is a non- last week in Orlando, United profit organisation that serves States. Qatargas first received as the governing body for or- the CFAI accreditation in 2015 ganisations offering accredita- when it was the first entity in tion, education, and creden- the Middle East, and the first tialing services to agencies and industrial fire brigade in the fire service industry profes- Tribune News Network tions of the pandemic on the world, to receive such status. Representatives of Qatargas’ ER Division, led by Hassan Jassim Abu Khamis, Emergency Response amd sionals. The CPSE’s accredita- Doha global and local economy, Representatives of the ER Security Manager, received the accreditation certificate following a virtual hearing session with the US- tion programme is a compre- the initiatives undertaken by Division, led by Hassan Jas- based Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) members. hensive self-assessment and In the light of dynamic mar- Qatar stock exchange, QFC sim Abu Khamis, Emergency evaluation model that enables ket conditions amidst Cov- Authority, Ministry of Public Response & Security Man- Commenting on this ac- ment.” prehensive risk-monitoring fire and emergency service or- id-19 recovery, Doha Bank Health and Qatar Develop- ager, received the accredita- complishment, Khalid bin Khalifa Ahmed Al-Sulaiti, programme. This designation ganisations to examine past, will host an interactive vir- ment Bank and potential ar- tion certificate following a Khalifa Al Thani, Chief Ex- A/Chief Health, Safety, Envi- affirms that our firefighters current, and future service tual client conference titled eas of growth. virtual hearing session with ecutive Officer, Qatargas, said, ronment and Quality Officer, are providing the highest level levels and performance and “Qatar Economic Develop- The Speakers at the event the Commission members. “This outstanding achieve- Qatargas, said: “We are de- of service and professional- compare them to industry ment and Opportunities” on include Qatar Develop- The Accreditation Commis- ment recognizes the priority lighted to receive this pres- ism, with the objective of pro- best practices. CPSE is dedi- Wednesday (June 9, 2021) at ment Bank CEO Abdulaziz sion is governed by an eleven- Qatargas places on protect- tigious accreditation as this tecting lives and the assets of cated to assisting the fire and 1.30 pm (Qatar time). bin Nasser Al Khalifa, Qa- member council representing ing its people, the environ- continues to keep Qatargas at Qatargas.” emergency services agencies The event is expected to tar Stock Exchange CEO a cross-section of the fire ser- ment and its assets. We seek the forefront of some 250 ac- He added that the CPSE- around the world in achiev- cover the resilience of the Rashid Ali Al Mansoori, QFC vice industry, including fire to maintain and operate our credited agencies around the accreditation was the culmina- ing excellence through self- Qatar economy, the effec- Authority CEO Yousuf Mo- departments, city and county plants safety and in line with world. The accreditation pro- tion of an 18-month long doc- assessment and accreditation tiveness of the Government’s hamed Al Jaida and Director management, code councils, the highest international cess is a proactive mechanism umentation and assessment in order to provide continuous policy responses and sus- of Public Health Sheikh Dr. the U.S. Department of De- standards. This important re- whereby the team is required exercise which evaluated the quality improvement and the tainable development initia- Mohammed bin Hamad bin fence, and the International accreditation by the CPSE is to develop a five-year stra- current and future service lev- enhancement of service deliv- tives, the continuing implica- J Al Thani. Association of Firefighters. a testament to that commit- tegic plan, as well as a com- els of the ER Division. “Even ery to their communities. Wednesday, June 9, 2021 11 Economy & Business ProPublica: Many of uber-rich pay next to no income tax The findings likely to heighten the debate over the vast and widening inequality between the very wealthiest Americans and everyone else

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The rich really are different from you and me: They’re better at dodg- ing the tax man. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos paid no income tax in 2007 and 2011. Te- sla founder Elon Musk’s income tax bill was zero in 2018. And financier George Soros went three straight years without paying federal income tax, ac- cording to a report Tuesday from the nonprofitinvestigative journalism or- ganization ProPublica. Overall, the richest 25 Americans pay less in tax — an average of 15.8% of adjusted gross income — than many ordinary workers do, once you include taxes for Social Security and Medicare, ProPublica found. Its findings are like- ly to heighten a national debate over the vast and widening inequality be- tween the very wealthiest Americans and everyone else. An anonymous source delivered to ProPublica reams of Internal Revenue Service data on the country’s wealthi- est people, including Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Rupert Murdoch and Mark Zuckerberg. ProPublica compared the tax data it received with informa- tion available from other sources. It reported that “in every instance we were able to check — involving tax fil- ings by more than 50 separate people — the details provided to ProPublica matched the information from other sources.” Using perfectly legal tax strate- gies, many of the uber-rich are able to shrink their federal tax bills to nothing or close to it. A spokesman for Soros, who has supported higher taxes on the rich, told ProPublica that the billionaire had lost money on his investments from 2016 to 2018 and so did not owe feder- al income tax for those years. Musk re- sponded to ProPublica’s initial request for comment with a punctuation mark — “?″ — and did not answer detailed Some of America’s richest people, including (from left) Jeff Bezos, Michael Bloomberg, and Elon Musk, avoided paying federal income taxes in recent years. follow-up questions. The federal tax code is meant to Americans pay on profits from stocks are cast as radical when there’s less fo- Publica article,” Rettig said. “We have Wyden said. be progressive — that is, the rich pay a and other investments. In addition, cus on the current situation being radi- turned it over to the appropriate inves- Rettig responded, “We are out- steadily higher tax rate on their income under his proposals, inherited capital cal,” Marr said. tigators, both external and internal.” gunned.” as it rises. And ProPublica found, in gains would no longer be tax-free. Democratic Sens. Elizabeth War- Now controlling the White House Democrats have argued that the fact, that people earning between $2 The president, whose proposals ren and Bernie Sanders, among oth- and Congress, Democrats are focus- tax gap has widened mainly because million and $5 million a year paid an must be approved by Congress, would ers, have proposed taxing the wealth Tax dodgers ing on the tax gap — the hundreds of big U.S. corporations have parked rev- average of 27.5%, the highest of any also raise taxes on corporations, which of the richest Americans, not just their billions of dollars’ difference between enue overseas and wealthy individuals group of taxpayers. would affect wealthy investors who income. The 25 richest Americans what Americans owe the government have failed to pay their fair share. They Above $5 million in income, own corporate stocks. On Tuesday, Warren tweeted in including Jeff Bezos, Michael in taxes and what they pay — and its assert that the IRS, long understaffed though, tax rates fell: The top .001% of ProPublica reported that the tax response to the ProPublica report: Bloomberg and Elon Musk paid connection to economic inequality. and underfunded, has tended to pur- taxpayers — 1,400 people who report- bills of the rich are especially low when “Our tax system is rigged for bil- relatively little — and sometimes The top 10% of earners have account- sue taxpayers of modest means more ed income above $69 million — paid compared with their soaring wealth lionaires who don’t make their for- nothing — in federal income taxes ed for most of that gap, experts say, by aggressively than high-powered busi- 23%. And the 25 very richest people — the value of their investment port- tunes through income, like working between 2014 and 2018, underreporting their liabilities, inten- nesspeople and corporations. paid still less. folios, real estate and other assets. Us- families do. The evidence is abundant- according to an analysis from the tionally or not, as tax avoidance or as Taxpayers with annual incomes The wealthy can reduce their tax ing calculations by Forbes magazine, ly clear: it is time for a #WealthTax in news organization ProPublica. The outright evasion. under $25,000 are audited at a higher bills through the use of charitable do- ProPublica noted that the wealth of America to make the ultra-rich finally analysis showed that the nation’s The tax gap is under a spotlight rate (0.69%) than those with incomes nations or by avoiding wage income the 25 richest Americans collectively pay their fair share.″ richest executives paid just a as a potential source for recouping up to $500,000 (0.53%), according to (which can be taxed at up to 37%) and jumped by $401 billion from 2014 to ProPublica’s data “reveals that the fraction of their wealth in taxes some revenue to help pay for Biden’s IRS data. Taxpayers who receive the benefiting instead mainly from invest- 2018. They paid $13.6 billion in federal country’s wealthiest, who have profit- proposed spending on infrastructure, earned-income tax credit, which ap- ment income (usually taxed at 20%). income taxes over those years — equal ed handsomely during the pandemic, — $13.6 billion in federal income families and education. Democrats plies mainly to low-income workers President Joe Biden, in seeking to just 3.4% of the increase in their have not been paying their fair share of taxes on $401 billion of their have been pushing the IRS to invig- with children, are audited at a higher revenue to finance his spending plans, wealth. taxes,” Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., who wealth, which was tabulated by orate its enforcement of tax collection rate than all but the very wealthiest tax has proposed higher taxes on the Chuck Marr, a senior director at leads the tax-writing Senate Finance Forbes. and make it fairer, by pursuing the big filers. The audit rate for millionaires wealthy. Biden wants to raise the top the left-leaning Center on Budget and Committee, said at the start of a hear- corporations and wealthy individuals fell from 8.4% in 2010 to 2.4% in 2019. tax rate to 39.6% for people earning Policy Priorities, suggested that Biden’s ing Tuesday on the IRS’ budget with who manage to game the system. The agency’s funding has been $400,000 a year or more in taxable proposals, which face fierce opposition Commissioner Charles Rettig. IRS is investigating the leak of the tax At Tuesday’s hearing, Wyden told slashed about 20% since 2010. Biden’s income, estimated to be fewer than 2% from Republicans in Congress and Wyden has proposed legislation data to ProPublica and that any viola- Rettig that it’s wrong “how the wealthy new spending proposals include an of U.S. households. The top tax rate from businesses, are “modest” given that would tighten enforcement of tax tions of law would be prosecuted. (Pro- always seem to skip out on their obli- extra $80 billion over 10 years to bol- that workers pay on salaries and wages how much the wealthy have benefited collection against wealthy individuals Publica reported that it doesn’t know gations.” ster IRS audits of upper-income indi- now is 37%. in recent years and how comparatively and corporations that use artifices and the identity of the source who provided “You have a better chance of being viduals and corporations, with an eye Biden is proposing to nearly dou- little tax many of them pay. loopholes to skirt paying taxes. the data.) struck by lightning than being audited toward recovering an estimated $700 ble the tax rate that high-earning “It always seems like the solutions For his part, Rettig said that the “We will find out about the Pro- if you’re a partner in a partnership,” billion.

Study: Racial diversity stagnated on corporate boards Agencies ing pledges to diversity in their shareholder value and reducing number of Black men on For- Diversity. ranks. An overwhelming 82.5% risk. That was a leap compared tune 500 boards fell by 1.5% Asian, Hispanic and Black Many U.S. companies have of directors among Fortune to 11% during the previous year. between 2018 and June 2020, women directors made the big- rushed to appoint Black 500 company boards are white, But the time before then even as the representation of gest percentage increases since members to their boards of according to the census. shows a sudden shift in pri- Black women rose by 18%. 2018. But the raw number directors since racial justice The census suggests that, orities. The census found that Attention to gender equal- of seats each of those groups protests swept the country until the May 2020 police kill- the number of women serving ity did bolster the ranks of mi- gained paled in comparison to last year. ing of George Floyd galvanized on Fortune 500 boards rose 4 nority women on Fortune 500 the 209 seats gained by white But in the two preceding a national reckoning on sys- percentage points to 26.5% be- boards, though their numbers women, according to the study. years, progress on increasing temic racism, attention to racial tween 2018 and June of 2020 remain small at 6%, according White women held three new racial diversity on boards stag- diversity took something of a — a faster pace of progress than to the census. The number of seats for every new seat occu- nated, a new study revealed backseat to gender equality in the 2% increase over the pre- minority men remained virtu- pied by a woman from a racial Tuesday. Black men even lost boardrooms. ceding two years. ally unchanged at just under minority. ground. Between July 2020 and In contrast, the number of 12%. The Board Diversity Census The Board Diversity Cen- May 2021, some 32% of newly racial minorities on Fortune With racial minorities based its findings on a two-year sus, conducted by the Alliance appointed board members in 500 boards rose by just above holding so few seats to begin review of public filings through of Board Diversity and the con- the S&P 500 were Black, ac- a percentage point. That was with, the findings underscore June 30, 2020. During that Commuters walk into a tunnel at Los Angeles’s Amtrack-Metrolink sulting firm Deloitte, points cording to an analysis by ISS a slower pace than the 2% in- the need to pick up the pace of period, companies responded Union Station under the mural “City of Dreams/River of History” by to the steep deficit companies Corporate Solutions, which ad- crease during the previous two change, said Linda Akutagawa, to pressure to appoint more artist Richard Wyatt, showing the diversity of California’s population. face when it comes to fulfill- vises companies on improving years. In a telling finding, the chair for the Alliance for Board women to their boards. QatarTribune Qatar_Tribune Anastasia QatarTribuneChannel qatar_tribune Pavlyuchenkova makes her first Grand Slam semi-final on 7th attempt WEDNESday, JUNE 9, 2021 page 14

AL SHAMAL EDGE AL GHARAFA IN THRILLER FOR 3RD ARAB SUPER CUP

Al Shamal won a pulsating final against Al Gharafa 23-22 to lift the 3rd Arab Super Cup at the Al Duhail Hall on Tuesday evening. The winners led 11-8 at half time. HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President, Qatar Olympic Committee -- in the pres- ence of Dr. Hassan Mustafa, President, International Handball Federation (IHF) -- presented the trophy to the winners. In Pics above (left): HE Sheikh Joaan hands over the trophy to Al Shamal captain. (Right) Dr. Hassan Mustafa, President, IHF, and Sheikh Joaan award medals to the runners up Al Gharafa’s players. Sanchez lauds Qatar on Asian Cup qualification Oman’s Ivankovic confident of his team advancing AFC Doha

Felix Sanchez lauded his Qa- tar side for getting their job done by qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Finals following their 1-0 win against Oman on Monday. Hassan Al Haydos’ first half penalty steered Qatar to their seventh win in eight matches as the reigning AFC Asian Cup champions com- pleted their fixtures with a haul of 22 points to finish as Group E winners to seal their place in the China 2023 Finals. “Qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup is the latest achievement for Qatari foot- ball and it’s a happy day for us,” said Sanchez. “I hope we The Qatar national team’s playing eleven ahead of their match against Oman at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on Monday. can continue producing good results with the team. resume working because we and they deserve to be on top “The match was difficult have a new challenge in the Qualifying for the AFC of the group,” said Ivankovic. against a persistent team who CONCACAF Gold Cup in USA Asian Cup is the latest “Our players performed tried their best to equalise. We this summer.” achievement for Qatari well and created many scor- were also affected by the injuries Despite the defeat, Oman ing chances but we were not of Musab Kheder and Boualem head coach Branko Ivankovic football and it’s a happy lucky today while the weather Khoukhi during the match and praised the performance of day for us. I hope we also affected them. I expect this put more pressure on us. his players and felt they were can continue producing that we can qualify from the “At the end of the day we worthy of at least a share of group and we hope to win the achieved our target, which was the points. “Congratulations good results with the last two matches. We will give Oman will face Afghani- the Third Round of the Asian to qualify for the AFC Asian to Qatar for their win tonight. team. our best in those matches and stan on Friday before taking Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup. We will give the players They have been the best team hopefully, we can advance as on Bangladesh on June 15 Cup as one of the best five sec- a few days of rest and then in Asia in the last few years Qatar coach Felix Sanchez one of the best runners-up.” in their push to advance to ond-placed finishers. Chhetri working, scoring goals Maaloul applauds Syria players as if he’s still 25: Coach Stimac for Asian Qualifiers masterclass ANI Sunil Chhetri,” Gurpreet Sin- AFC round of World Cup qualifiers, Doha gh Sandhu said. “It shows his Sharjah as the top team in the group,” commitment and how consist- the Tunisian coach posted on Blue Tigers head coach Igor ent he has been scoring goals – Syria head coach Nabil Maal- Twitter. “I provide my heart- Stimac has said that striker one after the other. It’s simply oul called his players “heroic” ful thanks to everyone who Sunil Chhetri is still working remarkable,” he added. after their 3-0 win over Guam helped the team to qualify, es- on his game as if he is 25 and Talking about his own per- on Monday sealed their place pecially the heroic players.” that shows the passion he still formance, Chhetri said: “The in the third round of qualify- Even though Syria’s pas- has towards the game. match against Bangladesh was ing for the FIFA World Cup sage to the next round has Chhetri had added another a tough match, frustrating at Qatar 2022 and earned a berth been guaranteed, Maaloul feather to his illustrious cap times,” he referred. at the Finals of the AFC Asian stressed his players would as he overtook Argentina star India’s 36-year-old striker and skipper Sunil Chhetri. “We were guilty of miss- Cup China 2023. not be easing off in their final Lionel Messi to become the ing a lot of chances. We could Two early goals from game against the Chinese as second-highest active interna- session, he is by far the best. ple will still talk about Sunil have done better. It has been Mardik Mardikian sent the they aim to finish the Group A tional goalscorer on Monday. He is in such good shape and Chhetri. As long as there is a topsy-turvy qualifying cam- Syrians on their way to their schedule with a perfect record. He achieved the feat when he is working with such profes- Indian Football, people will paign. Looking back, we un- seventh win in a row in Group “Our next step is the match struck a brace to help India sionalism. He is working as remember his name. It’s for derstand that we could have A before Mahmoud Al Mawas against China, (and we want) defeat Bangladesh 2-0 in the if he is 25, playing as if he is everyone to see what he does done a lot better. We will talk added a third and that perfect to continue the joy of quali- ongoing FIFA World Cup Qa- 25, and scoring goals like he on the field. Hence, I would about it but I am happy that record secured top spot in the fication with the full points tar 2022, and AFC Asian Cup is 25,” Stimac said in an offi- rather like to mention that off we got three points.” standings for Maaloul’s team. from that match.” China Qualifiers at the Jas- cial release issued by All India the field he is the perfect ex- India will next lock horns China PR are in second but Syria take on China PR sim Bin Hamad Stadium at Al Football Federation (AIFF). ample for all to follow.” against Afghanistan in the cannot surpass the Syrians de- on June 15 with Li Tie’s side Sadd Club in Doha. ‘Ironman’ Sandesh Jh- “I will keep on mentioning Qualifiers on June 15. The side spite their win over the Philip- Syria coach Nabil Maaloul. needing to win that game to “Many people keep on ask- ingan felt that Sunil’s name that there’s one guy floating is already out of contention to pines at Sharjah Stadium later enhance their hopes of tak- ing as to when Sunil is going will still be remembered even in between Cristiano Ronaldo qualify for FIFA World Cup on Monday, leaving Maaloul aged to get the second win in ing one of the best runners-up to retire. He works so hard on after a century. “Some 100 or and Lionel Messi – and that’s 2022, but the Blue Tigers can elated at his team’s progress. a row, to qualify for Asian Cup positions available in the next the pitch, and in every training 200 years down the line, peo- my teammate, my captain still qualify for AFC Asian Cup. “With God’s help we man- 2023 in China, and the final phase of the competition. Sports Wednesday, June 9, 2021 13 Qatar’s Aisha Al Suwaidi shoots 10m Air Rifle gold in Cairo

Qatar’s beach volleyball team members Cherif Younousse (right) and Ahmed Tijan. Qatar’s ace beach volleyball duo ranked second in Tokyo Olympics qualification

QNA Lausanne reaching the quarter-finals of the Czech Ostrava tour which The International Volley- concluded on Sunday. ball Federation announced The Qatari beach volley- on Tuesday that the Qatari ball team qualified for the beach volleyball team, consist- upcoming postponed Tokyo ing of the Cherif Younousse 2020 Olympic Games even be- The podium finishers of the 10m Air Rifle event at the Arab Shooting Championship in Cairo on Tuesday. and Ahmed Tijan achieved a fore participating in the deci- second rank in their Olympic sive qualifying rounds, and the eight competitors. ceeded in achieving first place lated Al Suwaidi and the Qatar classification with a score of team had previously won the The silver and bronze were and gold.” Shooting and Archery Associa- 7,720 points, behind the top- gold medal for the third round won by Egyptians Al Zahra Al Suwaidi gifted the gold tion. She said that Qatar ath- ranked Norwegian team with of the Cancun World Cham- Qatar’s Aisha Al Suwaidi in action during the 10m Air Rifle competi- Shaaban and Hadeer Al Sayed medal triumph to her coach, letes always prove their com- 10,960 points. pionship, which concluded in tion at the Arab Shooting Championship in Cairo on Tuesday. respectivelt. noting that he made great ef- petence at all Arab, Asian and In the past, the Qatari team Mexico in May, in which they In a press statement after forts in training her at the Lu- international forums. achieved many accomplish- won the silver medal in the QNA onship, currently being held in the victory, the Qatari shooter sail Shooting Complex which Al Nuaimi praised the out- ments and good results in all first and second rounds. Cairo Cairo, with the participation of expressed her happiness for resulted in the achievement at standing participation of the the tournaments they partici- The Qatari team is look- a large group of more than thir- winning the gold medal in the the Arab Championships -- the two shooters, Matara Al Asiri pated in, including achieving ing forward to advance in the Qatari shooter Aisha Al Su- ty women athletes representing ten-meter air rifle competi- focus of everyone’s attention. (in eighth place) and promis- the silver medal at the Sochi world rankings of the national waidi won the gold medal in twelve teams. tion. She said that the com- Al Anoud Matar Al Nuai- ing Shahd Al Darwish (in sixth World Tour Championship, teams, before its next partici- the 10m Air Rifle competition Aisha Al Suwaidi emerged petition was strong, especially mi, a member of the National place), and said that a good recently held in Russia, with pation in the upcoming Olym- at the Arab Shooting Champi- as the best shooting gold among in the final round, “but I suc- Teams Committee, congratu- future awaits them. a rating of 4 stars, as well as pic Games. Germany move into Euro camp with raised confidence but coach says work ahead

DPA hard on this, we need fine-tun- Berlin A 7-1 win over Latvia was a good result for ing. But the basics are good. morale but Germany face a lot of more work France will be a different kind Germany were set to move ahead of their tough Euro 2020 opening game of opponent, putting us under into their Euro 2020 base a different kind of pressure - camp on Tuesday, boosted by against world champions France. there’s no point comparing it a 7-1 demolition of Latvia but to today’s game.” with a lot of work left ahead man Herzogenaurach ahead of mich back on the right side “We want to keep the high of their tournament opener the three games in Munich on and Ilkay Guendogan and intensity for a few more days, against world champions June 15, 19 and 23. Toni Kroos the holding mid- so that players are fighting for France in a week’s time. “The topics will remain the fieldersinstead, with Mueller, the positions. Syrian refugee Ibrahim Al Hussein takes during a training session at the Olympic Aquatic Centre in Ath- The scoreline Monday was same: How can we improve in Kai Havertz and Serge Gnabry “There are a few more ens, Greece. Al Hussein is seeking and competing to become a part of a Refugee Paralympic Team for identical to that against Brazil certain situations? How do we lively up front. considerations to be had.” the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. (AFP) in the 2014 World Cup semi- defend the spaces? How do we Loew also warned not to Mueller said the team was finals, and goalkeeperM anuel defend while pressing? What draw conclusions about the “well aware that it will be a Neuer freely admitted that are the fifty-fifty challenges line-up against France or very different kettle of fish IOC announces refugee team the match seven years ago en looking like?” Loew said. whether the team would act as against France” but was route to the title was “a little “Those are the defensive successful. upbeat in general, just like more special.” questions. Using the space, “We’ve got a completely captain and Bayern Munich of 29 for Tokyo Games Germany have not lifted creating and opening up the different opponent ahead of team-mate Neuer, who be- a trophy since then, and the space - these will be the things us - in terms of flexibility, ver- came the first Germany goal- DPA at the opening ceremony. of it again, swimmer Yusra team faces a big challenge at to work on up front. satility and individual qual- keeper to reach 100 caps on Berlin “They will send a powerful Mardini, judoka Popole Mis- the Euros after many modest There’s a distinct lack of ity, they are on a whole other the night. message of solidarity and hope enga and runners Anjelina results lately, given that their space in modern football. We level,” Loew said on Monday “I have a very good impres- to the world this summer, Nadai Lohalith, James Nyang group also includes title hold- need to do this well, regard- night. sion of the boys. We have a lot The refugee team for the bringing further awareness to Chiengjiek, Paulo Amotun ers Portugal, plus Hungary. less of the formation. We need “This win should not make of trust in each other. It won’t upcoming Tokyo Olympics the plight of over 80 million Lokoro and Rose Nathike Outgoing coach Joachim some fine-tuning here.” us believe that the work is be easy as we have a tough will consist of 29 athletes, with displaced people worldwide,” Likonyen. Loew has said while Mon- Loew’s team played with a done. The work is only just group, but we’re an unpleas- six of them already part of the the IOC said. Ten of the athletes are ref- day’s win is good for morale lot of enthusiasm, with return- beginning. If you switch off ant team to play against. I first such team at Rio 2016. The athletes were chosen ugees from Syria, and others a lot of fine-tuning is needed ing Thomas Mueller among against France, it won’t take a have a good feeling about the The International Olym- through various criteria led are originally from countries at the camp in southern Ger- the scorers and Joshua Kim- lot. We need to keep working tournament,” Neuer said. pic Committee (IOC) said on by their sporting performance including South Sudan, Eri- Tuesday the composition of and their refugee status as trea, Iran, Iraq and Afghani- the team has been approved confirmed by the United Na- stan. by the executive board, and tions Refugee Agency (UN- The IOC said the team the athletes were unveiled in HCR), the IOC said. would gather on July 12 in virtual ceremony. Former marathon world Doha and fly to Japan two days The IOC said the athletes record holder Tegla Loroupe later where it will be hosted by from 13 host national Olympic will be the team’s chef de mis- Wandeda university for more Committees will compete in 12 sion as in Rio, and the team training before moving into sports at the July 23-August will also have 20 coaches and the athletes’ village. 8 Games. They will compete officials. The IOC also said it would under the Olympic flag and Six of the 10 refugee team continue to fund the athletes march second behind Greece members from 2016 are part after the Games.

Quick read Injured Puig ends season, won’t go for second Olympic tennis gold Berlin: Monica Puig has said that injury is denying her a chance to seek back-to-back gold medals in Olympic women’s tennis in Tokyo. Puig became the first-ever gold medallist from PuertoR ico at Rio 2016 when she beat German Angelique Kerber in the final, after earlier wins over two more grand slam champions, Garbine Muguruza and Petra Kvitova. She said on Instagram late Monday that she would miss the rest of 2021 after recent shoulder surgery, including the July 23-August 8 Games in Japan. “About a week ago I got my second shoulder surgery to repair my rotator cuff and my biceps tendon. This has put me in a very difficult position of having to sit out of the TokyoO lympics this year,” Puig said in a video. “It is very difficult.A nd it was with a heavy heart that I took this decision.” Puig, 27, has only played three matches since having to undergo elbow surgery in December 2019. She has slipped to 168th in the rankings, from a career-high 27 in September 2016. “Obviously, my team and I are thinking long-term and prolonging my career for as many years as possible and hoping to play in the Paris 2024 Germany’s forward Thomas Mueller (front) celebrates scoring final goal in the 3-0 win in their friendly against Latvia at Duesseldorf, Germany, Olympics,” Puig said. (dpa) on Monday, in preparation for the UEFA European Championships. (AFP) 14 Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Sports Pavlyuchenkova battles past Rybakina to make her first Slam semis Germany’s Alexander Zverev returns the ball to Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina during their men’s singles quarter-final at the Court DPA/WTA “The third set, 2-0 up serv- Philippe-Chatrier at the French Open in Paris on Tuesday. (AFP) Paris ing, yeah, I slowed down a lit- tle bit there. I don’t know if Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova maybe she played a little bit fought back to win a pulsating more loose there as well, com- Zverev reaches French Open battle with her bination of both. I was rushing doubles partner Elena Rybaki- a little bit.” na and reach an elusive first While neither player faced men’s semis with Grand Slam semi-final. a break point in that stretch, A decade after playing in Rybakina saved some of her the last eight of a major for best first-strike tennis as she the first time at Roland Gar- served from behind, includ- one-sided win ros, Pavlyuchenkova finally ing a hold from 0-30 to even broke new ground with a up at 7-7. DPA/ATP early in the second. hard-fought 6-7 (2-7) 6-2 9-7 In the end, however, Pav- Paris This was not an advantage victory on Tuesday. lyuchenkova would not be de- he would cede, racing through The 29-year-old had lost nied: a forehand winner from Alexander Zverev finally the set in only 26 minutes as a six Grand Slam singles quar- her racquet capped a lengthy advanced to the semi-finals of tiring Davidovich Fokina won ter-finals but the 31st seed rally to give her match point, the French Open with a com- a meagre 11 points. will do battle with surprise and the Kaxakh’s sixth double fortable 6-4, 6-1, 6-1 win over The struggling underdog package Tamara Zidansek for fault of the match handed her Alejandro Davidovich Fokina saved two break points at the a place in the championship the victory. on Tuesday. start of the third but then went match in Paris. “I didn’t serve well at all The sixth seed was playing long to tee up another oppor- Rybakina beat the great today. My biggest weapon in the last eight at Roland Gar- tunity that was duly taken, Serena Williams to reach was not going, and because I ros for the third time in four quickly bringing the finish line the last eight and gave an- was thinking a lot about this, I seasons but had twice previ- into view for Zverev. other demonstration of her forgot completely the tactics,” ously fallen at this stage. Indeed, just 21 minutes huge promise, but made 43 Rybakina reflected in defeat. Some inconsistent early were required this time to unforced errors in an enter- “In the end, we showed really serving aside, another slip- see out the match as Zverev’s taining contest that took two good fight, in the last, third up never appeared likely as power made light work of the hours and 33 minutes to settle Russia’s Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova celebrates after winning against Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina in the set, last few games. Nastia also Zverev secured swift progress 22-year-old with two more on Court Philippe-Chatrier. French Open women’s singles quarter-final at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.(AFP) played really good. on Court Philippe-Chatrier. ruthless breaks. After Kazakh Rybakina “Overall, it’s really good Next is the winner of Da- Zverev is the third German claimed the first break for a at 4-4 with the nerves jangling so much before that I think I set in a tiebreak. tournament for me, because niil Medvedev versus Stefanos to reach the Roland Garros 3-1 first-set lead with clean following four breaks in five have achieved it now and I’m Rounding into form after it was my goal to reach second Tsitsipas, the other quarter- semi-finals in the Open Era striking off both wings, Pav- games, both players looking sort of, like, [having a] neu- the early deficit,P avlyuchen- week and I did it.” final in the bottom half of the (since April 1968), following lyuchenkova took a more ag- understandably tense but still tral reaction,” Pavlyuchenkova kova ran off six straight games Pavlyuchenkova is the first draw that should prove rather in the footsteps of Boris Beck- gressive approach and that producing some high-quality said. from 2-2 in the second set to Russian woman to reach a more testing for the victor. er (1987, ’89, ’91) and Michael paid off when she got back on tennis. “Of course I’m happy, but lead 2-0 in the third, but lost Grand Slam semi-final since A peculiar first set saw Stich (1996). serve at 4-3. It was Pavlyuchenkova I feel like I’m doing my work, three straight games to fall a Elena Vesnina reached the last only four games stay on serve “After the first set, my Rybakina, the 21st seed, who claimed the decisive fifth I’m doing my job, and there break behind. With parity im- four at Wimbledon in 2016, as both players showed signs baseline game improved a lot took that setback in her stride, break of a long final set to ad- is still matches to go through, mediately restored thanks to and will bid to be the firstR us- of frustration, first with Zverev and I started to dominate the storming into a 5-0 lead after a vance, earning a match point still work to be done. I just the Russian’s fifth break, the sian Grand Slam finalist in six offering an incredulous re- points,” said Zverev. tactical first-set battle was tak- with a rasping forehand win- look at this like that. I’m try- two players went with serve years. But first, she and Ry- sponse to a tight but correct “At the beginning, I don’t en to a tie-break, which ended ner before her young oppo- ing to enjoy this moment as for the next nine games. bakina will reunite tomorrow line call that allowed his oppo- think I played that well. (Davi- with Pavlyuchenkova putting a nent double-faulted. much as I can but not giving so “The way she started, it on the same side of the court nent to hold. dovich Fokina) has improved backhand into the net. Ten years ago, a teenaged much importance as well right didn’t surprise me because as they take on Bernarda Pera Zverev’s anger was short- a lot over the past 18 months Pavlyuchenkova appeared Pavlyuchenkova led 2010 now. Take in the present and obviously I have watched her and Magda Linette in the dou- lived, though, as error- and has climbed up the rank- to have missed out on a fourth champion, and eventual 2011 enjoy this moment now and matches before, the previous bles quarter-finals. strewn serving on both sides ings. I think I will play him a chance to break in a long sixth runner-up, Francesca Schi- then see. match, and we practiced a lot. “I try to take it as another of the net ensured regular lot in the future.” game of the second set when avone, 6-1, 4-1, in her first “I’m a bit out of emotions So I kind of expected it could match that I won in this tour- opportunities. The 24-year-old will next she slipped, but looked up Grand Slam quarterfinal. right now. I guess I need a lit- happen, like she would just nament, and I’m not going to Davidovich Fokina in- look to beat second-seeded while she was sitting on the clay There was no such lead in tle bit more time. Probably lat- serve bombs and play hard, so change any routines,” Pavly- advertently threw his racket Russian Daniil Medvedev or to discover Rybakina had made lucky number seven: instead, er tonight I’ll realize that. I’m I’d be, like, no chance there,” uchenkova said. into the stands after sending fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas of a mess of a simple smash. the now-veteran, a month shy very happy with the win. It was Pavlyuchenkova said. “So tomorrow I’m just a deep forehand wide and an- Greece on Friday. The 29-year-old broke of her 30th birthday, came unreal match today.” “The only thing you can gonna go do my cool down, other poor shot into the net Medvedev holds a three- again to wrap up the set and from a set down, and a break The Kazakh hit 11 win- do is hang in there. That’s treatment, and tomorrow sealed the opener for Zverev, match winning streak against maintained her momentum down in the decider, to see ners in the first five games to what I did. I believed in my I’ve got a doubles to play with who seized on the Spaniard’s the German while Zverev beat in the decider, charging into off another first-time quarter- lead 4-1 early on but couldn’t chances. I believed in my Elena, so we gonna warm up sloppy play once more to lead Tsitsipas. a 2-0 lead - with her back- finalist inR ybakina. maintain the level of her torrid game overall. I know I’m a together and play normal dou- hand firing. “I actually have always start, though she found it just fighter, so I will fight till the bles, and nothing’s going to They were back on serve wanted to be in the semifinals in time to sneak out the first end. That’s what I did. change for me.” CRICKET CORNER Hope, Seales named in Windies squad Zidansek bests Badosa in dramatic tussle Gros Islet (St Lucia): Cricket West Indies (CWI) selection panel on Tuesday named the West Indies men’s 13-member squad for the DPA hours and 26 minutes. third set. first Test against South Africa, beginning Thursday. The Test squad London The 23-year-old World Almost all of Zidansek’s includes one newcomer in Jayden Seales, the exciting 19-year-old No.85 becomes the first player shots had deserted her dur- fast bowler from Trinidad and Tobago, and a former member of the Surprise package Tamara representing Slovenia to make ing this passage of play, but West Indies Under-19 World Cup squad in 2020, who has been very Zidansek prevailed in a dra- the last four of a major. Prior the first to come back was the impressive since he emerged on the scene. The panel also recalled matic tussle with Paula Bado- to the country’s independence dropshot. She came up with Shai Hope, the top-order batsman, and Kieran Powell, the experi- sa to reach the semi-finals of in 1991, Maribor-born Mima five winning ones in the next enced left-handed opener. Hope last played Test cricket in England in the French Open. Jausovec won Roland Gar- six games alone as she clawed July last year, while Powell’s last Test appearance was in Bangladesh The Slovenian, who had ros in 1977 and reached five her way back into the match. in December, 2018 “Jayden Seales is young, very enthusiastic, and never previously been beyond Grand Slam semifinals or bet- tournament. With her back has a big heart. In the ‘Best v Best’ matches, he bowled with pace, the second round at a Grand ter playing for the former Yu- to the wall, Zidansek came got movement, and has displayed the ability to take wickets. We Slam, was the outsider of the goslavia. As a result, Zidansek from 15-40 down and found think he is capable of adding potency to the bowling attack,” Roger unexpected quarter-final line- will break the Top 50 for the winners to save three break Harper, the Lead Selector said in an official release. up but she held her nerve firsttime in next week’s WTA points, including two of her Windies squad for 1st Test: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Jermaine Black- when it counted to win 7-5, rankings. fiercest forehands of the day. wood, Nkrumah Bonner, Roston Chase, Rahkeem Cornwall, Joshua 4-6, 8-6. “It feels overwhelming,” A smash sealed the hold Da Silva, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Kyle Mayers, Zidansek looked poised she said afterwards. “It’s after five deuces. One game Kieran Powell, Kemar Roach, and Jayden Seales. for a more comfortable victory hard to take it in like this fast. later, going big paid off again when she led by a set and a Speaking about nerves today as Zidansek pummeled an break but Badosa fought back ... it was a great opportunity inside-in forehand winner on Sri Lanka name Santner ruled out and led early in the decider. for the both of us to get into her second match point. 24-member squad of 2nd Test The Spaniard was also play- the semifinals, but I guess I “I have always liked my for England series ing in her first slam quarter-final managed to keep my compo- forehand,” said Zidansek af- Edgbaston: New Zealand head but she has won more matches sure today a little bit better terwards. “It’s always been my Colombo: The Selection Com- coach Gary Stead on Tuesday than any other woman on clay than her.” favorite shot. It’s developed mittee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said that skipper Kane William- this season and went into the Over two hours and 26 min- Slovenia’s Tamara Zidansek celebrates after winning against Spain’s first in consistency and not on Tuesday selected the national son’s left elbow injury is being tournament as a dark horse. utes of thrilling tennis, battles Paula Badosa during their women’s singles quarter-final at the French just power. It’s not enough squad for the upcoming limited- monitored and a decision on That pressure was evident of nerves and wild momentum Open in Paris on Tuesday. (AFP) that you just play one winner overs series against England. Sri his availability will be taken on for a set and a half, with Ba- shifts, Zidansek tallied 48 win- now and then. You also have Lanka and England are slated Wednesday. England and New dosa struggling to play freely ners to Badosa’s 31 and kept heavy forehand that Zidansek the first time when you’re in a to be consistent and keep go- to lock horns in three T20Is and Zealand lock horns in the 2nd while Zidansek handled the her unforced errors to 39 com- could direct around the court quarterfinals. When you want ing for those winners. three ODIs, beginning June 23. Test beginning Thursday. The occasion superbly. pared to Badosa’s 47. The sta- at will enabled her to take 11 it so, so much, maybe some- “I knew that I can do a lot Sri Lanka squad: Kusal Perera coach has also said that spinner The 23-year-old reached tistics only scratch the surface of the next 15 games to build times it’s a little bit too much, of damage with my forehand. (c), Kusal Mendis, Danushka Mitchell Santner has been ruled the final of a clay-court tour- of the match’s story, though, a 7-5, 4-2 lead. A frustrated and I was putting a little bit I’ve just got to get into the Gunathilaka, Avishka Fernando, out of the second Test due to a nament in Colombia in April as the pair did battle on Court Badosa could only find her too much pressure on myself.” right position. That’s exactly Pathum Nissanka, Niroshan Dick- cut he suffered on his left index so had some form behind her Philippe-Chatrier in the biggest groove intermittently with Seven points from the what I managed to do.” wella, Dhananjaya de Silva, Os- finger during the first Test. “Gary but, at 85 in the rankings, she contest of their careers. her powerful groundstrokes, biggest result of her career, Zidansek, who reached hada Fernando, Charith Asalan- Stead update, Birmingham, pace is certainly one of the more Each set was won from be- and was also hampered by five Zidansek faltered. Lapsing her second WTA final in April ka, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu bowlers from Lord’s will not all unexpected slam semi-final- hind. Zidansek trailed by a 0-3 double faults to this point. into the passivity she had hith- in Bogota, has yet to win a Hasaranga, Ramesh Mendis, play 2nd Test, Trent Boult avail- ists of reason years. double break after a slow start, “I was very nervous,” erto avoided so well, her rallies Tour title but is a two-time Chamika Karunaratne, Dhanan- able and likely to return, Mitch From a set and 4-2 down, but reeled Badosa in with pa- Badosa said afterwards. “I became tentative, central and WTA 125 champion, having jaya Lakshan, Ishan Jayaratne, Santner ruled out with his cut left Badosa began to make her nache. The Spaniard had more couldn’t control the nerves error-strewn. lifted the Bol trophy in 2018 Dushmantha Chameera, Isuru index finger, Kane Williamson’s power count and a run of six raw power, but Zidansek’s rep- during the entire match. But at A heartened Badosa seized and 2019. That tournament Udana, Asitha Fernando, Nuwan left elbow injury being monitored games in a row put her in the ertoire was broader - and once least I fight until the last mo- her lifeline, striking her fore- was cancelled in 2020, but Pradeep, Shiran Fernando, Lak- and a decision to be made ascendancy. But back came she got on the scoreboard, she ment and I had my chances. hand with renewed relish to Zidansek had been planning shan Sandakan, Akila Dananjaya, tomorrow,” the official handle of Zidansek and a forehand win- used its full range to approach “I was nervous in the snatch the second set and ul- on returning to Croatia as the Praveen Jayawickrama. (ANI) BlackCaps tweeted. (ANI) ner gave her victory on her every point offensively. morning. I was nervous yes- timately rattle off six straight two-time defending champion second match point after two Exquisite dropshots and a terday night. It’s complicated games for a 2-0 lead in the this week. Wednesday, June 9, 2021 15 Reports by L N Mallick For events and press releases email [email protected] or L N Mallick Pakistan Prism L N Mallick call (974) 4000 2222 L N Mallick Pakistani embassy honours QU graduates for academic excellence While Yousaf Ashfaq has been awarded a gold medal on the successful completion of his PhD in Biological and Environmental Sciences, Adnan Khan was conferred the gold medal for his Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

he Pakistan Embassy in Qatar honoured Pakistani graduates Mohammad Yousaf Ashfaq and Adnan Khan for being awarded Tgold medals by the prestigious Qatar University recently for their academic excellence. While Ashfaq has been awarded a gold medal on successful completion of his PhD in Biological and Environ- mental Sciences, Khan was conferred the gold medal for his Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Both the graduates received their awards from the Amir of the State of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, at a graduation ceremony held on May 29. At a felicitation ceremony held at the Pakistan embassy on June 6, Pa- kistan Ambassador HE Syed Ahsan Raza Shah presented shields to both the graduates. Dr Abdul Shakoor of Qatar Univer- M Yousaf Ashfaq and Adnan Khan with Pakistan Ambassador HE Syed Ahsan Raza Shah, Dr Abdul Shakoor and Head of Pakistan ambassador HE Syed Ahsan Raza Shah presents shield to M Yousaf Ashfaq. sity, under whose supervision Adnan Chancery Sarwar Hussain at the Pakistan embassy on Sunday. Khan completed his research work, flying colors and able to secure bronze quality and quantity of drinking water was also present on the occasion. (CAM), Qatar University (QU),” re- in mechanical engineering from address the corrosion challenges medal from my university. Upon re- resources, protection of groundwater, The ambassador appreciated the marked Dr Shakoor. CECOS University, Peshawar, Paki- in the oil and gas industry of Qatar turning back to Qatar in 2011, I started treatment, and reuse of wastewaters. hard work of both the achievers and Khan was fully financially sup- stan in 2016. “I secured distinction which is the backbone of its economy. working at Hamad Medical Corpora- Through participation in a multi-disci- said: “Mohammad Yousaf Ashfaq and ported during his Master’s degree during my undergraduate studies. I am highly dedicated and inclined to tion from June 2012. I also enrolled for plinary team, we have answered com- Adnan Khan with their achievements course through the awarded grants After completing my bachelor’s, I conduct active research in the impor- Master’s program in Environmental plex environmental problems consti- have emerged as models for all the stu- of Dr Shakoor, notably the QUCG- got admission to the Department of tant areas of nanotechnology, corro- Engineering the same year and com- tuting microbiological, chemical, and dents.” CAM-2018/2019-3 and NPRP9-080- Mechanical and Industrial Engineer- sion science, advanced materials, and pleted it in 2015. I completed PhD in physical interactions in environmental The ambassador announced that 2-039. Khan has been working under ing, QU, in 2017. To carry out the failure analysis. My future intention Biological and Environmental Scienc- systems. Through hard work and de- the two gold medalists would be in- the supervision of Dr Shakoor as a necessary research work, I joined is to pursue PhD degree in the area es QU with distinction in 2020,” said votion, I strive to reach excellence in vited to Pakistan International School graduate student and a Research As- the AMFML research group at the of advanced materials for numerous Ashfaq, who is very passionate about my career. Qatar (PISQ) once the COVID-19 re- sistant (RA) since May 2017. CAM headed by renowned scientist applications and failure analysis. My environmental science field and has “I would like to play active role strictions are lifted, to interact with stu- “Khan has demonstrated his abil- Dr Shakoor. In recognition of my goal in life is to make meaningful demonstrated knowledge and skills in resolving complex environmen- dents and to motivate them by sharing ity to work independently and did ex- academic achievements during the discoveries in the challenging area of in a variety of disciplines such as en- tal problems such as water shortage, their own success stories. The envoy ceptionally well in the assigned group Master’s degree program, I have been materials science and sharing them vironmental chemistry, environmen- waste management, protection of en- thanked the State of Qatar for provid- tasks. He makes consistent efforts to- awarded the Best Thesis and Gradu- with humanity for their practical us- tal microbiology, water conservation vironment and public health, among ing opportunity to Pakistani students wards the group goals and team moti- ate Excellence Award. I am also very age. I am immensely grateful to the and reuse, drinking water production, others. By doing so, I will hopefully to avail themselves of the prestigious vation to develop various novel, smart thankful to Dr Anwarul Hasan, an as- Almighty Allah for His great bless- water treatment technologies and en- generate more interest among Qatari and internationally-recognised institu- coatings formulations. He is manag- sociate professor of Mechanical and ings, my loving and caring parents, vironmental management among oth- youth in this field and inspire them tions of the country. ing the group research resources very Industrial Engineering Department, mentors, and sincere friends, as my ers. “I am looking forward to further to work towards cleaner and greener “The world class education system well. He has a strong aptitude to excel QU for his valuable guidance, sug- success is the result of their shared developing my expertise in these fields Qatar. I would like to pay my sincere of Qatar provides equal and unlim- in research related to materials sci- gestions and keeping me motivated. efforts,” remarked Khan. and widen my scope with experience. gratitude to my PhD mentor Prof ited excellent access to academic and ence and technology. He is extremely My accomplishments include 12 With the advent of industrial revolu- Mohammad Al Ghouti, who guided research facilities to students includ- professional in his methods, behavior, research articles in SCI-indexed re- Mohammad Yousaf Ashfaq tion, we have made such rapid pro- me through this difficult journey. I ing those coming from less privileged attitude, and firmly abides by the ethi- puted international journals, a book He was born and brought up in gress, never witnessed in the history of would like to thank all my professors backgrounds,” noted the ambassador. cal guidelines,” noted Dr Shakoor who chapter, and many international/lo- Qatar. After completing my initial edu- mankind before. and teachers as they have contrib- Speaking to Qatar Tribune, Dr holds a PhD degree in Materials Engi- cal conferences, so far. Currently, I cation from Bright Future Internation- However, this has also resulted in uted towards my success. My sincere Shakoor said Adnan Khan is a consci- neering and is the group leader of the am exploring the areas of smart self- al School, he went to Pakistan to obtain various environmental issues which thanks to my work colleagues Fatma entious, well-behaved, dutiful, intelli- Advanced Multifunctional Materials healing polymeric coatings for corro- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental have negatively impacted the quality Al Mohannadi, Khloud Al Qadi and gent, and cooperative researcher pos- Laboratory at CAM. sion protection and aluminum metal sciences from COMSATS Institute of of life and well-being. My association Dr Emad Ibrahim for their contin- sessing commendable communication matrix composites (AMMCs). I am Information Technology, Abbottabad in this field has helped me understand ued support. Last, but not the least, I skills. Adnan Khan confident, the development of smart in 2007. His father, Mohammad Ash- these issues better and enable me to would like to pay gratitude to my fam- “Adnan Khan completed his entire He belongs to Swabi city of Khy- self-healing coatings demonstrating faq, has been the resident of Qatar for contribute towards the betterment of ily members who have always encour- research work under my supervision ber Pakhtunkhwa province in Paki- remarkably improved performance more than 40 years. “I was fortunate mankind. During my research career, aged me to aim big in my life,” noted at the Center for Advanced Materials stan. He completed his bachelor’s will serve as novel formulations to enough to complete my education with I have worked towards improving the Ashfaq. A time of tasty treat for mango-lovers in Qatar Pakistani mangoes are much liked in the inter- national market owing to their attractive colour, fragrance, taste and the nutritive value. The number of mango importers in Qatar is growing steadily f you love mangoes, there is a good ber-end. news for you in store. The Qatari “The fruit is in such big demand market is not only flooded with Pa- that no mango remains unsold on the kistan’s premium fruit these days but second day of arrival during the sum- Iyou will also find your favourite variety mer”, said Nabil, the son of Haji Ismail at a bargain price this summer due to who arrived in Qatar in the early 60’s tough competition among importers. and established sweets business. This was revealed by Malik Nabil Nabil noted that Pakistani mangoes Ismail, manager of Pakistan Sweets, are appreciated in the international who is one of the leading importers of market owing to their attractive colour, mangoes in Qatar. fragrance, taste and nutritive value. “We have recently received ship- The number of mango importers ments of Sindhri and Anwar Retol va- in Qatar is growing and customers rieties. Chaunsa, which is always high will get the fruit on bargain rates due in demand, will be available in Qatari to tough completion. Due to the high market from June 15,” said Nabil, airfreight charges, he said, importers who also imports Falsa and Jamun prefer to import mangoes by sea. But fruits during summer. the mangoes imported by sea are not Nabil cautioned his custom- of good quality due to long days wast- ers to be aware of imitations and ed in the journey. This is the reason clarified that Pakistan Sweets that Pakistan Sweets prefers to import has no branch. Pakistani man- mangoes by air. goes will continue to be avail- Nabil can be contacted on GSM: Malik Nabil Ismail able in Qatar until Septem- 55511618 for more details. 16 Wednesday, June 9, 2021 The Last Word Generation Unmute: WISE reveals theme of 2021 edition The global summit will give a prominent place to the youth and support them to voice their aspirations for the future Tribune News Network better future tomorrow. support the way we navigate to voice their aspirations for Doha “The WISE 2021 Summit disruption. The voice of the greater social justice and equal- continues our long-standing youth is paramount to achiev- ity, a generation that is globally WISE has unveiled the theme commitment of serving as ing this and we cordially invite unsatisfied with its education. for its 2021 summit, which the global platform for edu- you all to join us here in Doha, As the world looks hopeful- aims to give a voice to the cators, decision-makers, digitally or in person.” ly ahead to the end of the pan- generation that has borne the and influential experts from The COVID-19 pandemic demic and discusses change, brunt of the biggest disruption Qatar and around the world has caused the greatest global the voices of the young and to education in recent history. to come together to rethink disruption since the Second underprivileged are conspicu- The event, taking place in Doha and build the future of edu- World War, and education ously absent from the conver- virtually on December 8 and 9, cation,” said Stavros N Yian- has not been spared. It is not sation. It’s time to make things will be titled ‘Generation Un- nouka, CEO of WISE. enough to build back, we need right. It’s time to listen to this mute: Reclaiming Our Future “We are very excited to to build back better. This starts generation and fully harness Through Education’. announce the theme for this with listening to the concerns their energy and enthusiasm For the past 18 months, year’s edition of WISE, Gen- and aspirations of the youth: to address the multiple crises the young and the unprivi- eration Unmute: Reclaiming their insights into their own facing our societies, so that to- leged have seen their daily our Future through Education. education and their views on gether we can reclaim our fu- lives upended. Billions have This overarching theme signi- the world. ture. It’s time to unmute. been kept out of school, while fies the indispensable role of We are talking about a More details about the others continue struggling to a demographic that has been young generation that goes on program, the speakers and transition to the workplace. largely silent on education school strikes to protest the special features of the 2021 WISE 2021 is committed to amid the ongoing disruptive “The past year has created pre-existing ones which have these challenges by answering inaction of governments re- edition will be shared on the empowering today’s youth so tremors caused by the COV- many unprecedented chal- posed a threat to our education urgent questions about the role garding climate change, a gen- WISE website and on WISE’s that together we can build a ID-19 pandemic. lenges and even exacerbated systems. It is time to address of education and its capacity to eration that uses social media social media accounts. QF-PUE graduates cherish big Josoor Institute invites dreams about achieving goals applications to new batch

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Pursuing a career in health Students can opt for courses in sports and major events care, mastering the ropes of entrepreneurship, becoming management with Qatar 2022 legacy programme a journalist and making a dif- ference by studying interna- Tribune News Network tional politics are among the Doha grand aspirations shared by some of the graduates within Josoor Institute, the education and training Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre- arm of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & University Education (PUE) Legacy (SC), has invited people to sign up for its this year. flagship diploma programmes in sports and ma- Each student has a special Shahd Al Qassabi Ammar Hassan Mohamed Hassan Saif Raed Al Dayeh jor events management. story to tell about the jour- The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 legacy ney that brought them to the Bridge Program (ABP), as- course I am keen to pursue I grew and evolved as part of project will once again deliver the programmes graduation day, including pires to be a journalist. He has requires communication skills the QAK family. It’s been my in partnership with SDA Bocconi School of their willingness to give back joined Northwestern Univer- and self-confidence which I second home for a long time. Management. to their community. sity in Qatar (NUQ) to realise have gained during my time at The memories and the people Each programme includes six week-long ues,” added Ruta. Saif Raed Al Dayeh, who his dreams. ABP,” Shahd said. I shared this journey with will modules that will be delivered between Sep- Despite the pandemic, Josoor Institute and graduated from Qatar Acad- “My favourite memories On graduating during pan- always stay in my mind. I’m tember 2021 and March 2022. They are part of SDA Bocconi continued to successfully deliver emy Al Khor (QAK), aspires to at ABP were the times that I demic time, she said she is really grateful for my time in Josoor Institute’s efforts to build expertise in the diploma programmes online, with limited be a successful entrepreneur. spent working together with proud to be able to triumph QAK,” Ammar said. the sports and events industries in Qatar and disruption to participants, providing both or- He said, “I plan to complete my friends. At the same time, over the challenges to their Another QAK graduate across the region in the lead-up to Qatar 2022 ganisations with much-needed insight into how my bachelor’s degree in In- I also learned to work indepen- studies including shifting be- Maitha Ibrahim R Al Misned and beyond. to best provide educational programmes re- ternational Business Admin- dently,” said Omar. tween online class and blended Al Mohannadi aspires to work “By joining our programme, professionals motely moving forward. Classes of the current istration in the Netherlands. He also talked about the learning, internet connections in the field of law. She said she from the sports and events industries will ben- edition of the diploma programmes are taking Combining the skills I learned challenges they faced due to issues and demotivation due to intends to build her knowledge efit from a world-class learning experience that place this week. at school and the skills I will the pandemic, mainly techni- lack of productivity. and expertise in the field at Qa- will better equip them to thrive in their respec- The sports management programme focuses learn at university will allow cal issues, such as internet con- Ammar Hassan Mohamed tar University. tive domains. Most notably, they will have un- on key professional and management aspects of me to reach my goal.” nection problems, that he said Hassan is keen to pursue a “I will continue to hone my precedented insight into preparations for Qatar modern sports business, encouraging students Saif’s fondest memories were distractions for students. medical career after graduat- research, writing and speak- 2022 and, once they graduate, will be part of a to debate and analyse its various facets and best at QAK were the events the He added, “In spite of all these ing from QAK. He wants to ing skills as these will be im- vibrant alumni community and professional net- practices, with a special emphasis on understand- school organised pre-COV- issues, I still tried my best and become a doctor and is in the portant in my undergraduate work,” said Afraa Al Noaimi, executive director of ing the dynamics of sport that extend beyond the ID-19 aimed at motivating pushed myself to my limits to process of applying to medi- work and in my legal practice,” Josoor Institute. pitch. Meanwhile, the major events management and building confidence of succeed and reach my goals.” cal schools. she said. This is the fourth year in a row that Josoor In- programme equips delegates with an in-depth students. Another proud ABP gradu- “I personally think that On her best memories at stitute has partnered with SDA Bocconi. The Mi- understanding of the global events ecosystem by He said, “I have learnt a lot ate, Shahd Al Qassabi, said she helping others is very impor- QAK, Maitha pointed out the lan-based educational establishment is interna- analysing best practices from a variety of major of skills from school and one plans to pursue International tant. It’s the least I can do to importance of the training they tionally-renowned for offering a series of Master’s events in sports, the arts, entertainment, festi- of the main ones are the social Politics at Georgetown Univer- give back to my community. received through student-led degrees in a variety of fields, all focused around vals, concerts, conferences, museums and fash- skills I gained and the ways to sity in Qatar (GU-Q). She said I don’t have a clear path right events and activities. Accord- business administration and management. ion exhibitions. interact with different people. she is motivated by her passion now on how my future will be ing to her, such opportunities “We are delighted to continue to generate A bachelor degree from an accredited insti- The pandemic has brought a to understand and deal with carried out. However, I’m sure helped in improving her lead- value for the delegates,” said Professor Dino tution and good command of English are the lot of challenges during my issues on seeking equality, whichever university I chose to ership skills, critical thinking Ruta, academic director of diploma programmes basic requirements for admission for both pro- senior year. It was extremely examining human rights and attend will guide me in clarify- and problem solving skills in at SDA Bocconi. “They are a terrific group of en- grammes. Interested students can submit their hard to stay focused and mo- global ethics, among others. ing my goals and show me the addition to having a lot of fun. thusiastic and serious professionals from many applications through the Josoor Institute website. tivated, however, my family “The learning environ- path towards achieving my “I very much enjoyed different walks of personal and professional life, In addition to diploma programmes, Josoor and friends played a signifi- ment at ABP helped build my dreams,” he said. the discussions held in class. and represent the limitless potential the region Institute offers a multitude of education and cant role in keeping me mo- confidence to the highest level, Ammar said passion is Teachers encouraged us to cul- has in leading the sports and major events in- training programmes in sports management, tivated throughout the year leading to my introvert self to what keeps him motivated and tivate our speaking and listen- dustries. As such, we look forward to meeting the event management, leadership development, no matter how hard it was. run as vice president and com- pointed out the huge role of ing skills so we could learn to new delegates from next year’s cohorts to con- workforce and related areas to more than 4,000 The pressure this year was ex- municate well with others. I having a great support system appreciate different points of tinue building capacities in the build-up to Qatar participants from Qatar, the region and around tremely hard to deal with, but have also learnt to rely on my that includes his family, col- view. I’m now confident in my 2022 and beyond.” the world. Josoor Institute also runs a Knowledge time management was defi- own strengths and have found leagues and teachers. ability to listen critically to oth- “Our successful collaboration with Josoor Hub that hosts regular panel sessions involving nitely the key to success.” my own study technique which “I’ve been in Qatar Acad- ers, while still articulating my is an example of the reciprocity and mutual en- leading international experts. Omar Abdulaziz Al Saadi, made it possible for me to earn emy Al Khor since Kindergar- own views clearly and thought- hancement successful partnerships are built on, For more information visit www.josoorinsti- a graduate from Academic high GPA. I believe that the ten, for almost 11 years now. fully,” she added. and is in line with SDA Bocconi’s vision and val- tute.qa and knowledgehub.josoorinstitute.qa. QF’s agreements at SPIEF focus on education, RDI and cultural ties dialogue, are not only vital for and sessions. forms that enabled them to Nine QF entities and initiatives a stronger Qatar, but a strong- QSTP, QF’s hub of tech- lend their voice to the vital er world. This key global forum nology innovation and entre- conversation about the future participated at the St. Petersburg provided an opportunity for us preneurship, showcased its of global education. to showcase, through our enti- efforts on the global technol- Contributing to conversa- Int’l Economic Forum in Russia ties and initiatives, how QF is ogy stage, while WISH, which tions in the international are- Tribune News Network tion’s entities and initiatives contributing to portraying Qa- is QF’s global health initiative, na reflects how the vision, the Doha – Hamad Bin Khalifa Univer- tar to the world as a driver of highlighted QF’s dedication to reach and the impact of QF sity (HBKU); Qatar Environ- positive change.” promoting health and wellbe- has expanded in the 25 years Qatar Foundation (QF) took ment and Energy Research At the forum, which took ing and advancing healthcare since its establishment, as it its mission, driven by its com- Institute, a part of HBKU; place from June 2 to 6 in the innovation, reflectingthe for- generates both local, region- mitment to supporting the Qatar Science & Technology Russian city of St. Petersburg, ward-thinking nature of Qa- al and international benefit human, social, and economic Park (QSTP); the World In- QF’s homegrown university tar’s healthcare system. through its belief in the power development, to the St. Pe- novation Summit for Health HBKU strengthened its global Promoting cross-cultural of education, innovation and tersburg International Eco- (WISH); the World Innova- positioning through contribu- understanding, dialogue, tol- social development. nomic Forum (SPIEF), where tion Summit for Education ipation of QF at SPIEF 2021, Foundation’s mission – allow- tions to the strategic knowl- erance and sharing of per- QF, alongside other prom- 10 agreements were signed (WISE); Qatar Philharmonic Aysha Al Mudahka, director of ing an international audience edge exchanges at SPEIF 2021. spectives was the focus of inent Qatari organisations, between Russian organisa- Orchestra; Qatar National Strategic Initiatives and Part- to engage with what we do and HBKU’s senior leader- QNL, Qatar Philharmonic participated at SPIEF 2021 as tions and Qatar Foundation Library (QNL); QatarDebate; nership Development at Qa- understand why it matters. ship and graduate students Orchestra, and QatarDebate. Russia welcomed Qatar as the and its entities. and QF’s Pre-University Edu- tar Foundation, said: “We are “The cornerstones of Qatar showcased the university’s And QF’s global education guest country at the forum. The agreements range cation – showcased their ef- delighted to have had the op- Foundation’s work and mis- research achievements, multi- think tank WISE, along with The Qatari delegation to from cooperation in the field forts in the fields of science portunity to add our voice to sion, providing quality, pro- disciplinary programmes and QF’s Pre-University Educa- SPIEF 2021 was one of the of education; research, devel- and technology, education, the global conversations that gressive education; driving potential exchange opportu- tion, engaged students and largest business delegations opment and innovation (RDI); healthcare, and cultural and took place at the St. Peters- innovation; empowering youth nities at its booth in the Qatar tomorrow’s educators and to be formed for an interna- and culture and anthropology. community development. burg International Economic through opportunity; promot- Pavilion, and were among key education thought-leaders tional forum of this promi- Nine of Qatar Founda- Speaking about the partic- Forum, and to amplify Qatar ing sustainability and fostering speakers on several panels with programmes and plat- nence and scale.