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FRIDAY Vol. XXXXI No. 11759 December 11, 2020 Rabia II 26, 1442 AH

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Ministry issues Amir meets French foreign minister advisory on test for Covid-hit students The Evaluation Aff airs Department Amir approves general of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education has issued a circular to directors of public and private secondary schools that apply national standards, budget for fi scal 2021 regarding how to conduct study examinations for students infected with coronavirus (Covid-19), and O Revenues estimated at QR160.1bn and expenditure QR194.7bn students quarantined for the twelfth grade (day and adult O Generous allocations made for all vital sectors, including health, education). According to the circular, the absence of these education, defence, infrastructure, environment and transport students from the end of the first semester exam is counted (with By Santhosh V Perumal conservative revenue estimation to On the sectoral allocation, the budg- an acceptable excuse), and an Business Reporter maintain a fi scal balance and mini- et earmarked QR42.2bn for the defence extension test will be conducted for mise the impact of the fl uctuation in and security sector, which captures these students in the curriculum energy prices on the state budget,” Fi- the largest share of 22% due to various of the first semester, provided that ssuming a conservative $40 nance Minister HE Ali Sherif al-Emadi projects, contracts, commitments and the date of the supplement test is a barrel oil price, Qatar yes- said, reasoning for $40 oil price in the initiatives. January 19, 2021. These students Aterday presented a QR34.6bn budget. The public fi nance is earmarked are required to bring a certificate deficit budget for 2021 but hinted at The 2021 revenue is estimated to QR39.9bn (20.5%), which includes in- from the Ministry of Public Health tapping the domestic and global debt be down 24.1% compared with 2020 terest on loans, expenditure towards proving the date of the student’s markets to cover the expected short- budget, which was based on a $55 price, government support programmes and infection with the coronavirus fall. said the Ministry of Finance in its ex- strategic foodstuff reserves, besides (Covid-19) or the date the student The 2021 state budget, which was planatory note. pension funds for civilians and military was placed in quarantine, and yesterday approved by His Highness The share of non-oil revenue in total personnel and social security alloca- schools send this certificate to the the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al- revenue is estimated to be 24% but it is tions. Secondary Certificate Control. Thani, estimates revenue of QR160.1bn expected that some initiatives and pro- The municipality and environment and expenditure of QR194.7bn, leaving grammes will contribute to increasing sector allocation is QR25.4bn (13%) to Strong possibility of a defi cit of QR34.6bn. this share in the coming years. further develop major infrastructure no-deal split: UK PM The Amir issued Law No 22 of 2020 The allocation for major projects is projects, provide water and electricity approving the state’s general budget for at QR72.1bn, which includes those for networks, besides continuing with the His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani met yesterday at his British Prime Minister Boris the fi scal year 2021. The law is eff ective new projects along with ongoing de- maintenance, development and expan- off ice at the Amiri Diwan with Minister of Europe and Foreign Aff airs of the French Johnson said yesterday there was as of January 1, 2021 and shall be pub- velopment works in various sectors and sion of roads. Republic Jean-Yves Le Drian and his accompanying delegation. The meeting dealt “a strong possibility” Britain and lished in the offi cial gazette. those related to hosting the 2022 FIFA The education sector allocation with reviewing bilateral co-operation and the means to enhance them, in addition the EU would fail to strike a trade “This refl ects a continued policy of World Cup. stands at QR17.4bn (8.9%). To Page 4 to reviewing the most prominent regional and international issues. deal, but vowed to do whatever he could to avoid a tumultuous split in three weeks. The European Union and Britain are at loggerheads over fishing rights, economic fair play and dispute settlement, despite months of talks on a new deal to Qatar, France for resolving disputes diplomatically cover trade from Jan 1 when the United Kingdom finally exits the bloc’s orbit. QNA as the world stands before all forms of visit to Qatar, where talks will be held Doha racist and exclusionary discourse of the about bilateral relations and ways to Four fi nalists vie for other. develop them. He said that at the re- He expressed concern about the state gional level, the Qatari and French sides Time’s Person of Year atar and France yesterday called of polarisation around the world and dealt with the main crises of mutual Time Magazine is ready to select its for addressing disputes using said that one of the troubling issues is the interest and the Libyan crisis, and af- Person of the Year for 2020 from Qdiplomatic means as they un- boundaries between freedom of expres- fi rmed their commitment to strength- nominees that include healthcare derlined the strength and durability sion and hate speech and incitement. en co-operation and co-ordination and workers battling the Covid-19 of bilateral relations and their historic He added in Qatar: “We will continue make concerted eff orts to support the pandemic, the racial justice partnership. to search for common spaces to build political transition process there, led by movement, and two US presidential At a news conference, HE the Deputy upon, and for peaceful means to resolve the United Nations, leading to the elec- election winners. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign confl icts through diplomacy, build- tions next year. This year’s four finalists include Joe Aff airs Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrah- ing bridges of dialogue and spreading The visiting minister added that the Biden, who is due to be inaugurated man al-Thani, and French Minister for HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Aff airs Sheikh Mohamed bin the values of peace and mutual respect regional situation in general, and the as the 46th US president on Europe and Foreign Aff airs Jean-Yves Le Abdulrahman al-Thani, and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Aff airs Jean-Yves among countries, peoples and all civi- eff orts exerted to reach a permanent January 20, after winning a “historic Drian stressed the need to resolve dis- Le Drian at the news conference. lisations”. and fi nal solution to the existing crisis and unprecedented election,” Time putes through diplomacy and combat He appreciated Le Drian’s current between some countries of the GCC, said. President Donald Trump is also everything that threatens peace and sta- of violent extremism and terrorism, and violent extremism issues shows that this visit to Qatar, stressing its importance were touched upon, and stressed that in the running. Battling the deadly bility in the region and the world, reject- ways to combat the phenomenon that phenomenon is not related to any religion in developing relations between the France really wishes to reach an agree- pandemic are frontline healthcare ing extremism, combating terrorism, and threatens humanity. or race, stressing that Islamic religion two countries, and expressed his aspi- ment for a permanent reconciliation. workers and infectious disease standing up to all forms of racist and ex- He affi rmed Qatar’s belief in the need and the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) are not ration to develop them to broader ho- He said during his current visit to expert Dr Anthony Fauci. Together clusionary discourse in the world. to address the root causes of terrorism symbols of extremism. rizons. Doha, he will meet with the Minister they are the third finalist under Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman and extremism, which he attributed to In this context, he said: “We affi rm The French minister described his of Transport and Communications, consideration. The fourth 2020 title al-Thani said the Qatari and French sides social and economic causes, fuelled by that the tolerant Islamic religion and discussions in Doha as frank, friend- the Secretary-General of the Qatar contender is the global movement exchanged views during their meeting other extremist ideologies. the Prophet of Islam (PBUH), are not ly and close, and said the Qatari and Tourism Council and the CEO of Qatar for racial justice, sparked by the yesterday on common issues in the re- He also called for systematically look- symbols of extremism, but rather they French sides discussed a number of Airways Group to thank them for their killing of George Floyd, a Black gion, especially developments in resolv- ing at this phenomenon and statistics, have established an important human regional files, stressing that these support during the Coronavirus (Cov- man who died after a white police ing the Gulf crisis, developments in Leb- away from stereotypical and superfi cial civilisation that has made many con- meetings would allow the two friend- id-19) pandemic, which allowed the off icer knelt on his neck for nearly anon, Libya and several other countries impressions and polarised media, and tributions to humanity, and therefore, ly countries to co-ordinate in various repatriation of French citizens to their nine minutes in May in Minneapolis, in the region as well as the importance of what it tries to portray in this regard, the discourse that nurtures Islamo- fields. homeland and the transfer of medical Minnesota. strengthening bilateral relations, issues pointing out that an objective view of phobia we must stand before it fi rmly He pointed out that this is his 20th equipment. 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US hits Covid-19 single-day record US hails Qatar’s openness to resolve Gulf crisis with 3,253 deaths The daily US Covid-19 death toll has By Joey Aguilar role, which has been extremely help- has been open to proposals that we Lenderking noted, discussed ways to surpassed 3,000 for the first time, Staff Reporter ful. Kuwait, again, is very reassuring, have made, has been open to and very advance regional security, seek solu- prompting pleas for Americans to of course what we hope for eventually, receptive to Kuwait mediation, and so tions for regional confl icts that bolster scale back Christmas plans even is re-establishment of diplomatic rela- we view Qatar’s commitment here as economic partnership, among others. with vaccines on the cusp of winning senior offi cial of the US De- tions, opening in land and air borders very consistent and we are very glad to He described the visit of Secretary regulatory approval. partment of State has lauded and we look forward to that,” the US see that,” Lenderking said. Pompeo to Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Covid-19 deaths reached 3,253 on AKuwait’s continuous mediation offi cial said. He noted that Qatar remains a friend Arabia last month as “very productive Wednesday, pushing up the US total eff orts and Qatar’s commitment and Lenderking said it is imperative and a very strong ally of the US, citing meetings with the leadership of these since the start of the pandemic to openness in resolving the Gulf diplo- the GCC must unite against regional the recent visit of Secretary of State countries.” 289,740. A record 106,219 people matic crisis, expressing optimism that threats, stressing that disputes harm Mike Pomeo, as well as other State of- “We made a lot of progress over were hospitalised with the highly “GCC could play the role it tradition- mutual interests between the US and fi cials, to Qatar to discuss bilateral is- the last three months with our rela- infectious disease, threatening ally has in serving as united bloc.” GCC countries. sues between the two countries. tions with the Gulf and set a direc- to overwhelm many healthcare Deputy Assistant Secretary for Arabian A united GCC, he added, is viewed Lenderking highlighted Qatar’s vi- tion for engagements going forward,” systems. Gulf Aff airs Timothy Lenderking was ad- by the US government as extremely tal role in the Afghan peace process, Lenderking said, adding that the US Healthcare professionals and support dressing a telephonic press briefi ng yes- important for regional stability and bringing the Afghans together on nu- is proud of the defence co-operation staff , exhausted by demands of the terday, focused on US policy in the Ara- opens more opportunities for eco- merous occasions. it has across the Gulf, especially with pandemic, have been watching bian Peninsula and the outcomes of recent nomic development, security and oth- In the fi ght against terrorism, he said Qatar which hosts US forces in the Al patients die alone as millions of strategic dialogues held with Bahrain, Ku- er areas of co-operation. Qatar and the US continue to be strong Udeid Air Base. Americans refuse to follow medical wait, and other Gulf partners. “Qatar has been consistently open partners and hold strategic dialogues “Our Gulf partners also made valu- advice to wear masks and avoid “Kuwait has been the key mediator to resolving the rift and we found that in counter-terrorism eff orts. able contributions to the defeat of ISIS crowds and smaller gatherings to here, and still continues to play that Timothy Lenderking to be a very helpful approach. Qatar The recently-held dialogue, in Iraq and Syria,” he added. contain the virus’ spread. Gulf Times 2 Friday, December 11 , 2020 QATAR

FM meets French counterpart FM meets Mayor of London City Offi cial Indian minister holds telephone conversation with Qatar Deputy PM

Minister of External Aff airs of India Dr S Jaishankar held telephonic conversation with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Aff airs HE Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani yesterday, the Indian embassy in Doha said. The call was a follow up to the telephonic conversation between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani on Tuesday, a statement said. Dr HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Aff airs Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Aff airs Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al- Jaishankar thanked the Qatar al-Thani met yesterday with Minister of Europe and Foreign Aff airs of France Jean-Yves Le Drian, Thani met yesterday with Mayor of the City of London William Russell during his current visit to the Government for its support and who is currently visiting Qatar. The meeting dealt with reviewing bilateral co-operation and issues country. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral co-operation relations and issues of common taking good care of the Indian of joint interest. concern. community during Covid-19 pandemic, the statement added. Tunisian Speaker meets Attorney-General Qatar, UNOCT hold strategic dialogue

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atar and the United Na- tions Offi ce of Counter- QTerrorism (UNOCT) held the third strategic dialogue via a President of the Assembly of the Representatives of the Tunisian People Rached Ghannouchi video conference. met with HE Attorney-General Dr Ali bin Fetais al-Marri, who is currently visiting Tunisia. During Undersecretary-General for the meeting, they exchanged views of many issues of common interest, the most important of Counter-Terrorism Vladimir Vo- which is the Tunisian experience in the parliamentary field. The meeting was attended by Qatar’s ronkov chaired the UNOCT side, ambassador to Tunisia Saad bin Nasser al-Humaidi. while HE Director of the Interna- tional Co-operation Department and Chairman of the National Counter-Terrorism Committee at the Ministry of Interior Ma- jor General Abdul Aziz al-Ansari chaired the Qatari side Qatar Fund, GGGI sign up for HE Permanent Representative of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif al- Thani, HE Director of Depart- promoting green industries ment of International Organisa- The two sides reaff irmed their strong partnership on counter-terrorism, exchanged views on strategic tions at the Ministry of Foreign priorities for the coming year and discussed opportunities to further deepen and expand co-operation Aff airs Yousef bin Sultan Laram going forward. QNA The agreement focuses on four and President of Qatar Inter- Doha national Academy for Security eff orts in providing leadership alogue provided an opportunity the International Hub on Be- projects across the globe, the Eastern Studies Dr Majed al-Ansari took on the counter-terrorism man- to discuss broader co-operation havioral Insights to Counter Caribbean Green Entrepreneurship part in the conference. dates entrusted by the General between Qatar and the United Terrorism on Dec 7, 2020, and atar Fund for Develop- The dialogue reviewed the Assembly, facilitating co-or- Nations in providing techni- the establishment of the United ment (QFFD) signed a col- Initiative, the Pacific Green progress made in counter-ter- dination and coherence of the cal services and capacity build- Nations Offi ce of Counter-Ter- Qlaboration agreement with Entrepreneur Network, Climate Smart rorism co-operation between the UN’s counter-terrorism eff orts ing at the entire United Nations rorism (UNOCT) Programme Global Green Growth Institute UNOCT and Qatar since the last through the United Nations Glo- level. Among them is assistance Offi ce, which is concerned with (GGGI), to support small island Agriculture for Kiribati and Solar- Strategic Dialogue held on Dec15, bal Counter-Terrorism Coordi- to Member States and other ben- parliamentary engagement as developing states (SIDS) and the Powered Irrigation for Climate-Smart 2019. The status of ongoing pro- nation Compact, and delivering efi ciaries to prevent and combat key milestones in global eff orts to least developed countries in the grammes, projects and activi- capacity-building assistance to terrorism within the framework prevent and combat violent ex- creation of green jobs and devel- Agriculture in the Senegal River Valley ties funded by Qatar, the second the member states across the of the Anti-Terrorism Charter tremism and terrorism. opment of green industries. leading donor to the United Na- four pillars of the United Nations and the working groups of the in- The strategic dialogue was The agreement focuses on smart agriculture training and least develop countries, through tions Trust Fund for Counter- Global Counter-Terrorism Strat- ternational organisation. attended by Executive Direc- four important projects across micro agri-business support pro- achieving Sustainable Develop- Terrorism, was also assessed. egy. The two parties expressed tor of the United Nations Offi ce the globe, the Eastern Caribbean grame aimed at schools and school ment Goals (SDGs)”. For his part, The two sides reaffi rmed their For his part, Voronkov thanked their commitment to continue on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Green Entrepreneurship Initiative, gardens. It will also provide in- Director-General of Global Green strong partnership on counter- Qatar for its strong political and co-operation in implementing Ghada Wali, Assistant Secretary- the Pacifi c Green Entrepreneur come support and improve crop Growth Institute Dr Frank Rijs- terrorism, exchanged views on fi nancial support, which has major programmes, including General and Executive Director Network, Climate Smart Agricul- yields and incomes for farmers berman said: “Qatar and QFFD’s strategic priorities for the com- contributed extensively to the combating terrorist travel, sup- of the Counter-Terrorism Com- ture for Kiribati and Solar-Pow- through deployment of Climate leadership are commendable in ing year and discussed oppor- Offi ce’s ability to execute its core porting terrorism victims, sports mittee Executive Directorate ered Irrigation for Climate-Smart Smart Agriculture and solar irri- supporting climate resilience and tunities to further deepen and functions in an eff ective and security and the promotion of (CTED) Michele Coninsx and As- Agriculture in the Senegal River gation programs in Senegal, a least ambition in small island develop- expand co-operation going for- sustainable manner. Through its values as a tool to prevent ex- sistant Administrator and Direc- Valley. developed country (LDC) border- ing states SIDS and LDCs that are ward. participation of the UN Global tremism. tor of the Crisis Response Unit, The impact of these projects ing Sahel region of Africa. hit hardest by both climate change Maj Gen al-Ansari thanked Counter-Terrorism Coordina- The strategic dialogue high- United Nations Development will be supporting green entre- The three-year agreement will and the Covid-19 pandemic. the UNOCT for its continued tion Compact’s partners, the di- lighted the successful launch of Programme (UNDP) Asako Okai. preneurship, innovation, and play a role in supporting economic “We are excited to work with employment in 12 Caribbean and resilience and sustainable devel- QFFD in delivering impactful Pacifi c countries with a focus on opment whilst also helping tackle projects that would not only en- Qatar embassy developing viable Small and Me- climate change. hance climate resilience, local in- dium-Scale Enterprises (SMSE), During the ceremony that was novation and jobs creation in SIDS Qatar despatches aid to Gaza families hosts panel talk on in locally relevant green industry. held virtually HE Director-Gen- and LDCs but will also support ‘smarter countries’ It includes business incuba- eral of QFFD Khalifa bin Jassim these countries in building back tion, development support, grant al Kuwari said: “QFFD remains better from the impacts of this Qatar’s embassy to the US hosted and non-interest loan fi nancing committed to work closely with pandemic.” On October 22, QFFD a panel discussion entitled through a revolving Green Invest- its strategic partners like GGGI. and GGGI signed an MoU to sup- ‘Smarter Countries & Thriving ment Fund. In addition to enhanc- This co-operation with GGGI port SIDS and LDCs achieve cli- Communities in the Digital ing local production, it will cover will emphasise Qatar’s role in mate resilience and green growth Age’. The event was held in co- consumption, and awareness of mitigating climate change side in line with UN’s 2030 Agenda for operation with the Silicon Valley nutritious locally grown vegeta- by side with the global commu- Sustainable Development and the Forum and the US-Qatar Business bles in Kiribati through a climate nity in addition to supporting the Paris Climate Agreement. Council. Representatives from the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Qatar Financial Center, Qatar Development Bank, Msheireb Properties, in addition to other companies from diff erent Qatar renews commitment industries all participated in the event. Assistant Undersecretary of Digital Society Development at the Ministry of Transport said to Doha Document pledge that Qatar Smart Programme (TASMU) worked on transforming Qatar into one of the smartest QNA second meeting of the parlia- co-operation and preparation to states technologically, as part Tokyo mentary group ensuring the ensure the success of the con- of the eff orts to realise Qatar success of the 14th United Na- ference. He stressed that Qatar, National Vision 2030 of building tions Congress on Crime Pre- which hosted the 2015 edition of a knowledge-based economy. atar renewed yesterday vention and Criminal Justice the conference, is committed to She highlighted the Msheireb its commitment to co- that will take place in Kyoto next co-operation with Japan to en- Downtown Doha and the city Qoperate with the United March. sure the success of the confer- of Lusail as two projects were Nations to follow up on the im- Japan’s Minister of Justice ence. digital transformation played a plementation of the Doha Docu- Yoko Kamikawa, Director-Gen- Ambassador al-Emadi key role in matters like transport, ment and what the Kyoto con- eral of the UN Offi ce on Drugs and stressed that Qatar will con- HE Chairman of Qatar’s Gaza Reconstruction Committee Ambassador Mohamed al-Emadi healthcare, logistical services, ference will yield, in addition to Crime Ghada Fathi Wally, and a tinue to cooperate with the aff irmed that the committee, in coordination with Qatar Fund for Development, started providing the environment, and sports. She reiterating its commitment to in- number of ranking offi cials in the United Nations to follow up on thousands of food and health parcels to the quarantined and needy families in the Gaza Strip. also highlighted Qatar’s quick ternational co-operation to serve Japanese government along with the implementation of the Doha Ambassador al-Emadi said that the committee will provide the Ministry of Social Development in adoption of 5G technology. peace and stability. representatives of international Document and what the Kyoto Gaza with 3,000 food and health parcels within days in order to distribute it to the quarantined She added that TASMU provides This came in the speech of organisations and diplomatic conference will yield to advance and needy families. He pointed out that this aid comes as a grant from Qatar to confront the 60 investment opportunities in ambassador of Qatar to Japan missions in Japan participated. criminal justice and deal with the spread of the coronavirus and to support various groups in the Gaza Strip who suff er from diff icult the technology industry, noting Hassan bin Mohamed al-Emadi Al-Emadi expressed thanks on challenges facing it on the na- economic conditions. that Qatar expects to spend more during his participation in the behalf of Qatar to Japan for their tional levels and globally. than $9bn on these projects. Gulf Times Friday, December 11, 2020 3 QATAR

Qatar participates in meeting of health ministers PM meets Mayor of London City Offi cial atar participated in the meeting of health min- Qatar condemns Qisters in the Eastern Mediterranean Region on Cov- assassination of id-19, which was held yester- Afghan journalist day via video conference tech- nology. Qatar was represented at the meeting by HE Minister Qatar expressed yesterday its of Public Health Dr Hanan Mo- strong condemnation of the hamed al-Kuwari (pictured). assassination of Afghan journalist During the meeting, a Malala Maiwand in an armed number of important issues attack in the city of Jalalabad in were reviewed, most notably Afghanistan, describing it as a the current epidemiological heinous crime against humanity situation in the Eastern Medi- and the freedom of expression. terranean Region, the proposed The Ministry of Foreign Aff airs measures and the status of the stressed, in a statement released vaccine, in addition to a review yesterday, that it was important of the work of the Ministerial that world countries co-operate Team on Covid-19 in support- to protect journalists and ing effective and continuous ensure the perpetrators of the efforts to control the disease, crime are held accountable and a technical report from and presented to justice. The Covid-19 Ministerial Group. statement stressed that Qatar It is noteworthy that the re- the spread of the virus. Qatar provides to patients, proactive will continue its eff orts along with sponse of Qatar to the (Cov- is considered one of the coun- tests to identify infected cases HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al-Thani met the international community and id-19) pandemic was charac- tries in the world with the low- early, and work to protect the yesterday with Mayor of the City of London William Russell and his accompanying delegation, on the its strategic allies to support the terised by effectiveness and the est death rate from the corona- elderly and those with chronic occasion of their visit to the country. The meeting dealt with bilateral co-operation in the economic Afghan negotiations currently integration of efforts between virus for several reasons, the diseases from the risk of infec- and finance fields and the scope for enhancing investment opportunities, in addition to reviewing taking place in Doha to achieve the various sectors of the state, most prominent of which is tion. issues of joint interest. permanent and comprehensive and it succeeded in curbing the high-quality health care it peace in Afghanistan.

Ban Ki-moon Centre commends Green fi nance event organised he College of Islamic Stud- ies at Hamad Bin Khalifa Qatar’s support for peace eff orts TUniversity (HBKU) explored the potential of green fi nance in Qatar during a joint online work- QNA in Vienna. From the Qatari side, tive programme, and its pride in on their societies. Al-Mansouri shop with the Qatar Financial Cen- Vienna ambassador of Qatar to Austria the achievements of the global stressed that having more wom- tre recently. and Permanent Representative programme. en in leadership is vital for the The nexus of Green Finance and of Qatar to the United Nations The most recent of which is future, stressing that the Women Islamic Finance set out to assist ormer president of Aus- and international organisations the programme for empower- Empowerment Programme is an policymakers as well as key private tria and current President in Vienna Sultan bin Salmeen al- ing women and building women inspiring step to achieving these sector actors to identify alterna- Fof the Ban Ki-moon Cen- Mansouri signed the agreement leaders in Latin American coun- noble goals. tive and innovative approaches for tre for Global Citizens, Dr Heinz and from the Ban Ki-moon Cen- tries in order to transform edu- On the global programme for raising fi nancing for green projects, Fischer, expressed deep gratitude tre for Global Citizens side, Dr cation policy. the implementation of the Doha according to a statement. Unlock- for the generous support pro- Heinz Fischer did the honours. This is to promote justice and Declaration, al-Mansoori indi- ing climate fi nance can play a key vided by Qatar to the centre with Director, Division for Treaty the rule of law and achieve sus- cated that Qatar, by bearing the role in achieving Qatar’s climate the aim of achieving sustainable Aff airs at United Nations Offi ce tainable development goals, funding of this programme, af- change mitigation and adaptation development and peace in the on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) through education and training, fi rmed its belief in global solidar- goals. The workshop refl ected on world. John Brandolino attended the to infl uence the direction of eco- ity when it decided to transform country experiences in green fi - Dr Fischer praised the contri- signing ceremony. Al-Mansouri nomic and social development the Doha Declaration and the nance implementation, including bution of Qatar in fi nancing the stressed in his speech during the in their societies, and to set the goals of the 2030 Sustainable China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and women’s empowerment pro- ceremony on the importance of right example for the next gen- Development Plan into action Turkey, toward shaping a green fi - gramme in Latin America, which the role played by the Ban Ki- eration of leaders. programmes on the ground for nance roadmap for Qatar. The workshop in session. was launched by the global pro- moon Center for Global Citizens, In his speech, the permanent the sake of human happiness, gramme for the implementation and stressed Qatar’s keenness representative addressed the achieving prosperity and pro- of Doha Declaration in co-oper- to support the Center and its consequences of the Covid-19 moting world peace. ation with the centre. various activities, including the epidemic, and indicated in this Qatar had provided direct sup- Woqod reopens The Pearl-Qatar Petrol Station This came during the cer- women’s empowerment pro- regard that women and girls are port for this programme, in addi- emony of signing the memoran- gramme in Latin America. among the main victims of this tion to the support provided by Woqod tweeted yesterday that it has resumed operations of its Pearl-Qatar Petrol Station after completion of dum of understanding (MoU) Al-Mansouri added, I am epidemic, which calls for the the global programme for the im- renovation works to enhance safety standards. “The Pearl Qatar Petrol station off ers round-the-clock services between Qatar and the Ban Ki- pleased to convey to you the full empowerment of women to re- plementation of the Doha Decla- which include Sidra Convenience Store, auto care service from 6am to 10pm and the sale of Shafaf LPG moon Center for Global Citizens, support of Qatar for this innova- duce the impact of the epidemic ration. cylinders, in addition to the sale of gasoline 24 hours,” the tweet explained. Milipol Qatar Exhibition QF’s Doha Debates discusses disability justice n the eve of the Interna- sion by describing what disability tional Day of Persons with justice means to her. “There are no to be held in March 2021 ODisabilities, disability groups that are free of disability. rights advocates shared with view- There’s not an age that does not ers of Qatar Foundation’s Doha De- have disabled people, or a race or he 13th edition of the the wake of the current circum- helps the public access every- bates #DearWorldLive programme a gender or an orientation that Milipol Qatar Exhibition stances and the eff orts exerted thing related to the fi eld of in- recommendations for how dis- doesn’t include disabled people. Tby the Milipol Qatar Com- globally to limit the spread of ternal security and civil defence ability justice can be achieved for Therefore, disability rights are hu- mittee will be held from March Covid-19. “We postponed the in the Middle East, which is wit- the one in seven people living with man rights.” Viewers around the 15-17, 2021, at Doha Exhibition exhibition due to the interna- nessing rapid growth driven by a disability — the world’s largest world joined the programme, with and Convention Centre (DECC). tional restrictions imposed on technical developments as well minority. questions and comments coming The event, one of the leading travel by various countries. I as the growth of internal health The programme, watched live by from Palestine, Rwanda, India and international exhibitions in in- hope that the decision to post- and safety requirements in the nearly half a million people globally, beyond. ternal security and civil defence pone the exhibition will ensure wake of the spread of the Cov- included some of the world’s most The show included a preview of sectors, was postponed due to an increase in attendance when id-19. renowned disability rights activ- DearWorld Disability webinar in progress. one of three short fi lms produced the Covid-19 pandemic, a state- the exhibition is held in March,” The Milipol Qatar event at- ists. Advocate Judith Heumann, in collaboration with World Ena- ment from the Ministry of Inte- he added. tracts the most prominent bodies who contracted polio as a child and things people are doing that are ties. bled, an education nonprofi t or- rior yesterday said. The organising committee has in the public and industrial secu- went on to serve in the administra- above and beyond what people Hari Srinivasan, an autistic stu- ganisation led by Dr Victor Pineda, The exhibition organising pointed out the possibility of rity sector around the world. The tions of US presidents Clinton and typically do.” dent and instructor at the Univer- a social development scholar and committee held continuous dis- electronic registration to attend exhibition showcases the latest Obama and, provided practical tips Haben Girma, a human rights sity of California, Berkeley, en- disability rights advocate. Am- cussions with the most impor- the exhibition for visitors and innovative products and serv- for how to ensure people with dis- attorney and the fi rst deaf-blind couraged those with disabilities to jad Atallah, managing director of tant partners and sectors to face exhibitors. The exhibition team ices in the areas of security and abilities receive the respect and op- person to graduate from Harvard do their part to achieve disability Doha Debates, said: “Partnering the challenges arising from the will make the best preparation safety, protection and prevention portunities they deserve. Law School, said: “All my success justice. with World Enabled, we are proud repercussions of the pandemic. for the launch of more inspir- devices. Speaking with #DearWorldLive is an example of what can be pos- “We have to get out there, show to release three new original short Major General Nasser bin Fahd ing and valuable additions to the The event meets a large part of host Nelufar Hedayat, Heumann sible when society does the work that we exist, show our humanness fi lms by people with disabilities, al-Thani, chairman of the or- 13th edition. the growing security need of Qa- said: “It’s being willing on your of removing barriers.” Girma said to the community,” adding: “The celebrating the work of people with ganising committee, said that Milipol Qatar 2021 exhibition tar in line with National Vision part and others to listen, and to that much work remains to be done more contact and exposure non- disabilities. the exhibition was postponed in is an important platform that 2030, the statement added. learn and to take our guidance and to achieve disability justice. “One disabled people have with us and “I dare you not to be moved by to work together.” Saying that “dis- thing to keep in mind is that it is go- our talent the more they get to see Antoine Hunter’s dancing, or Abia ability needs to be normalised”, she ing to be an ongoing, never-ending our ability and the less the stigma. Akram’s work with women with addressed the issue of inspiration. process. The work will never be This repeated exposure is a path to- disabilities in Pakistan, or Mia Fa- “What we’re saying is that people over. We’re all continually growing. ward acceptance and inclusion, and rah’s artistry and fi erce drive. These MME, Russian embassy in green drive should not be inspired by disabled Accept that you will always work then towards belonging.” amazing and beautiful refl ections people doing things that are typi- on removing barriers.” She urged Maysoon Zayid, a disability of humanity are all around us, if cal for other people. Inspiration is people and media outlets to change rights advocate, actor, and come- only we are ready to acknowledge something we should gather from their views of people with disabili- dian, set the stage for the discus- and celebrate their stories.” Qatar, France for resolving disputes diplomatically

From Page 1 ments and positions in this regard also aims to reaffi rm the will of the He vowed to win the battle had been distorted and exploited two countries to deepen their bi- against extremism in terms of ideas, Le Drian noted that his visit to within the framework of a cam- lateral relations in various fi elds, and face it with openness and toler- Qatar a week before celebrating its paign targeting France, explain- especially since they have a long ance, saying this is what Qatar and National Day demonstrates and ing in this regard also that these and fruitful history of co-opera- France will continue to do together confi rms the strength of the bilat- statements may have been mis- tion in the security, economic and as they aspire to develop ideal co- eral relations. understood, and that France has cultural fi elds, in addition to the operation in the fi eld of sports as He stressed that Qatar is a his- very deep respect for Islam and strategic dialogue they hold annu- well. The visiting minister pointed toric partner of France, with which Muslims are an integral part of the ally, considering that it is a com- out that the 2022 FIFA World Cup it is keen to maintain a close dia- country’s history and society, and pletely appropriate framework that in Qatar, the fi rst to be held in the logue, and to strengthen its rela- they live under the protection of the two sides are keen to enrich and Arab world, will be an opportunity tions in all issues of common in- the law. enhance in order to deepen their for Qatar to demonstrate its capa- terest. Qatar and France, he said, Le Drian went on to say that exchanges, including the most bilities in receiving and organising are keen to combat everything that France “is only fi ghting against sensitive issues within the frame- such a global sporting event, add- threatens peace and stability in the extremism and radicalism, and work of frankness and the very ing that since France will host the region and the world, pointing to against terrorism that strikes great trust between them. Olympic Games in 2024. The Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME), represented by the Public Parks the heinous terrorist operations everywhere, France and Europe, In a related context, he expressed “This will naturally lead us to Department, in co-operation with the Russian embassy, organised a tree planting event at the that his country has been exposed including the countries of this re- his happiness at the Qatar-France strengthen our co-operation, and new Onaiza Park as part of the initiative to plant one million trees. The event was attended by the to recently, and said that Qatar has gion, and this is a battle France is 2020 Year of Culture, which al- we are happy to share with Qatar Public Parks Department director Mohamed Ali al-Khouri, Russian ambassador Nurmukhamad expressed its solidarity with the fi ghting with a number of coun- lowed the French to get acquainted our experience in organizing major Kholov and embassy staff who planted saplings of trees compatible with the country’s climatic French people, and we thank Qa- tries, and this is its only battle”. with the Qatari culture, and for the sporting events and work together conditions. tar for that. The visiting minister He thanked Qatar for the warm Qataris to get acquainted with the to make these two events success- pointed out that the French state- reception, explaining that his visit French culture as well. ful,” he drove home. Gulf Times 4 Friday, December 11, 2020 QATAR

QND events at FBQ Museum Education Speaker Series to host culture minister

atar Foundation’s (QF) that young people face today. new local, regional, and inter- Education Speaker Series The launch of the Education City national audiences. Launched in Qwill break new ground Speaker Series Bel Arabi – which 2018, the Education City Speaker next week when the latest edition will be moderated by education Series enables people from Qa- of the platform for dialogue wel- and youth development advocate tar and beyond to listen to, learn comes HE the Minister of Culture Habes Howail – brings a new di- from, and interact with experts and Sports Salah bin Ghanem bin mension to the dialogue platform and thought-leaders from a vari- Nasser al-Ali, as its guest. that aligns with QF’s commit- ety of fi elds and backgrounds, as His talk, titled Youth and ment to preserving and nurturing they address some of the key is- Identity: Responding to Chal- the cultural heritage of Qatar and sues shaping and infl uencing our lenges, will mark the launch of the Arab world, and the Arabic world. the Education City Speaker Se- language. The Education City Speaker ries Bel Arabi – a discussion held Next week’s Arabic-only event Series Bel Arabi event with HE entirely in Arabic, refl ecting QF HE the Minister of Culture and will be the seventh Education al-Ali will feature a 30-minute role as a custodian of the Arabic Sports Salah bin Ghanem bin City Speaker Series event to be moderated discussion, followed language, culture, heritage, and Nasser al-Ali held online, with its transition to by a 30-minute question-and- knowledge. a virtual platform following the answer session, with those tun- Held in the build-up to Qatar identity and their aspirations, and onset of Covid-19 – demonstrat- ing in having the opportunity to National Day, the online event, is the opportunities that are at their ing how QF continues to pro- put questions on the topic to him. In preparation of the Qatar National Day, Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani (FBQ) Museum scheduled on December 16 from disposal to make an impact on the vide opportunities for dialogue It will be available to view on Mi- has planned special programmes, it was announced yesterday. “Visitors can learn more about 4-5pm. HE al-Ali will discuss world. He will also explore some and learning amid the pandemic crosoft Teams, as well as on QF’s the history of our beloved country and the rich culture of Qatari people through marvellous how youth can intertwine their of the most pressing challenges – bringing it to the attention of Facebook and YouTube channels. collections, rare artefacts, and art pieces showcased at FBQ Museum that tell stories about the history of Qatar from the past and up to the present,” according to a statement. On December 18 (3pm-5pm) and 19 (10.30am-12noon, 3pm-5pm) there is a Qatari Heritage Section Tour. On both days, there are opportunities for getting Arabic calligraphy souvenirs and taking photos in a traditional Qatari majlis setting, during regular museum hours. From December 18 until January 2, 2021, a Qatari art exhibition is scheduled at The White Majlis, featuring exceptional selections from Qatari artist Sara al-Thani’s exhibition opens FBQ Museum.

ondrian Doha, man- aged by leading inter- MADLSA attends seminar on integrity charter Mnational lifestyle hospi- tality group, sbe, has announced the launch of ‘Collide a Thought’ The Ministry of Administrative plays in implementing the Off icials in Qatar. The seminar exhibition, by renowned Qatari Development, Labour and Social Charter of Integrity of Public also included a presentation on painter and sculptor Sara al-Tha- Aff airs (MADLSA) participated in Off icials through training and the role of government agencies ni. The event will run until De- a seminar on integrity charters follow-up, and by ensuring the in implementing the integrity cember 17. between the public and private commitment of the authorities to charter and highlighted the role Sara al-Thani has an interna- sectors. MADLSA announced implement the provisions of the of the MADLSA in promoting the tional background, and a wealth that it participated in the event law regulating human resources. behaviour of public employees of ventures in the arts scene, ac- on Tuesday at the invitation of The discussion focused on the through training and seminars, as cording to a statement issued yes- the Administrative Control and International Anti-Corruption well as human resources policies terday. She grew up in France and Transparency Authority. Day, and dealt with the outlines related to monitoring the extent San Francisco, nurturing a pas- The panel discussion dealt of the issuance of the Charter of of compliance with behaviour sion for the arts since her child- with the roles that the ministry Integrity and Conduct of Public standards. hood. In addition to visual arts, Sara al-Thani is also a writer – she has written two feature fi lms and Scientific Excellence Award: results by end of December is currently working on her third script. In parallel, she is pursuing a design-oriented career where Qatari artist Sara al-Thani briefing a gathering at the opening of her exhibition at Mondrian Doha. Dr Hamda Hassan al-Sulaiti, CEO high position that the award has Middle School, and High she is currently supervising Edu- of the Scientific Excellence Award, established in the Qatari society. School, University graduates, cation City’s gift shop merchan- showcase a multitude of possi- stated that 374 candidates have The names of the winners are holders of Master’s Degree, dising where she brings her crea- bilities and suggest endless direc- submitted their applications to scheduled to be announced at the PhD, Distinguished Teacher, tive and visionary approach to the tions to viewers, giving them an compete for the honour in its end of December 2020. The jury Distinguished School, and merchandise. opportunity to explore all of them fourteenth session in 2021. In a includes a group of specialised Scientific Research. The awards, Sara al-Thani holds a degree in in an autonomous way, and create statement to local Arabic daily arbitrators and academics, held under the patronage of political science from San Fran- their own interpretations and new Arrayah, the off icial explained for each of the award’s nine His Highness the Amir Sheikh cisco University, and in Fash- understandings.” that the number of applicants categories. Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, are ion Design from Virginia Com- In her artworks, Sara al-Thani has increased compared to The award’s categories are considered the highest academic monwealth University. ‘Collide a refl ects both dark and bright previous sessions, reflecting the students of Elementary, honour in Qatar, the daily added. Thought’ exhibition will feature sides of the world, picturing it in eight key paintings, immersing constant movement, emphasis- visitors in Sara’s sophisticated and ing the fl uidity of destiny, which original view of the world. While she compares to a pendulum – some paintings showcase an ex- always swinging in the opposite plosion of colours and expression- direction. The centrepiece of the ‘Outbreak’ features art talks series ism-inspired forms, others feature exhibition, ‘Impression paradox’, pastel and dark tones and elements suggests that while the world can of sculpture and collage, revealing turn upside down and break our The artist in front of a work. ollowing its immense suc- the diversity and the complexity wings, there is always a chance for cess as part of the Ajyal of her artistic approach. With this a phoenix-like rebirth – even after country.” place in the hallway leading to FFilm Festival last month, exceptional artworks’ selection, a devastating pandemic. Mikel Ibrahim, executive as- EllaMia and will be available for the Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) Sara al-Thani invites art afi ciona- Chadi Farhat, chief operating sistant manager, Mondrian Doha, guests during EllaMia’s opening multimedia-art exhibit ‘Out- dos to use their imagination and offi cer at sbe group, comment- added: “Art is one of Mondrian’s hours, from 7am-11pm daily. To break’ at Sikkat Wadi Msheireb interpret her artwork to discover ed: “We are pleased to provide a core pillars, and our successful guarantee social distancing meas- will remain open to the public new senses and ideas. platform to such a brilliant artist collaboration with Sara al-Thani ures are respected, a maximum of until December 19. The artist recalled that while as Sara al-Thani. Her art and her demonstrates that Mondrian 15 visitors will be allowed to view In addition to the main gal- scouting a platform to launch her vision are in harmony with Mon- Doha remains a hub for artists, the exhibition at a time. lery, which welcomes visitors new exhibition in Qatar, Mon- drian’s identity – creative, bold, attracting all creative people. The All Mondrian Doha outlets fol- from Saturday to Thursday be- drian Doha was her ideal choice. and dynamic. The launch of ‘Col- idea of rebirth, expressed by Sara low Qatar Clean safety, hygiene, tween 10am and 10pm, and Fri- “With its inventive design, crea- lide a Thought’ Exhibition marks al-Thani’s paintings, is particu- and social distancing measures, day from 2pm-10pm at Sikkat tive aura and art-oriented ethos, Mondrian’s return as a leading larly relevant for Mondrian Doha including Ehteraz App and tem- Wadi Msheireb, DFI is hosting a Mondrian is the perfect desti- player in the arts scene in Qatar, and the hospitality industry in perature checks at the entrance to series of talks with a selection of nation for my art which analy- and we are determined to contin- general, as we all try to fi nd the the hotel for all guests, and man- the featured artists with themes ses paradoxes of human life and ue our commitment to unleashing new normal following the pan- datory face masks when entering centred around the powerful rise interactions. “My purpose is to the great artistic potential of this demic.” The exhibition is taking or leaving all outlets. of creativity and innovation out pandemic can aff ect – and some- ture Hamad al-Fayhani, Ibrahim of adversity. times inspire – our worldview. al-Baker, Nasser al-Kubaisi and “Our annual multimedia art Moderated by Mohamed al- Nour al-Nasr, and will examine exhibit was met with extremely Hamadi, the fi rst talk on ‘In- how the 2020 pandemic has ex- positive feedback from the com- spiration and the Refl ected tended creative opportunities munity, which prompted us to Isolation’ took place yesterday and opened doors of imagination MoPH reports 138,033 total Covid recoveries not only extend this creative of- (December 10). to the local artistic community. fering for nine additional days Reem al-Sehlawi is leading Artists participating in the but to also roll out a parallel talks audiences through a discussion Outbreak exhibition include: Ali QNA lowest Covid-19 death rates in series,” DFI CEO Fatma Hassan on ‘Creativity in the Face of Cri- al-Mannai, Ibrahim al-Baker, A Doha the world. This is a result of: al-Remaihi said in a press state- sis’ with creative talents Maryam J al-Thani, Shouq al-Manaa, Ha- 1- Very high quality of care ment. Faraj al-Suwaidi, Mohamed Faraj mad al-Fayhani, Noor al-Nasr, provided thorough the public With inspiring works of art al-Suwaidi and Roda al-Thani Mohammed al-Suwaidi, Saad he Ministry of Pub- healthcare sector for Covid-19 from 24 local talents, the mul- today (December 11), at 7pm. al-Muslamani, Roda al-Thani, lic Health (MoPH) an- patients. timedia-art exhibit features a The focus is on the brilliant re- Bothayna al-Zaman, Anfal al- Tnounced yesterday163 2- Qatar’s young population. thought-provoking selection sponse of art and artists to sud- Kandari, Maryam al-Homaid, new confi rmed cases of corona- 3- Proactive testing to identify that creatively represents the den crises – and how adversity Mohammed al-Hammadi, virus (Covid-19), of which 129 cases early. unique trials of this year to hon- can turn into a true source of in- Marsya Abdulghani, Elie Fahed, are from community cases and 4- Expanding hospital capac- our global action and solidar- spiration. Abdulaziz Yousef, Maryam al- 34 from travellers returning from ity, especially intensive care, to ity. An exploration of the artists’ Concluding the series tomor- Suwaidi, Adriane De Souza, Paul abroad who are subject to quar- ensure all patients receive the personal trails of isolation and row December 12 at 7pm is a talk Valentine, Sharefa al-Mannai, antine. medical care they need. separation, ‘Outbreak’ chal- on ‘Imagination in the Time of Reem al-Haddad, Maha al- The MoPH also recorded 152 5- Protecting the elderly and lenges audiences to consider the a Pandemic’. Led by Abdulaziz Subaey, Nasser al-Kubaisi, and recoveries from the virus, bring- those with chronic diseases. various facets of how the current Yousef, the event talk will fea- Ghada al-Khater. ing the total number of cases that Even though restrictions are recovered in Qatar to 138,033. All being lifted, and numbers are de- new cases have been introduced clining, this does not mean that to isolation and are receiving the Covid-19 pandemic is fi n- necessary healthcare according ished in Qatar. People continue to their health status. to be admitted with moderate to Amir approves general budget Measures to tackle Covid-19 severe Covid-19 symptoms. Un- in Qatar have succeeded in fl at- less we follow all precautionary From Page 1 work on major projects, including the expansion tening the curve and limiting measures, we may experience of Hamad International Airport, the completion the spread of the virus and the a second wave of the virus and Among the most important projects related to of the Doha Metro, the Lusail Tram system, the number of new daily cases and see numbers increasing. There educational services are those for the expansion Qatar public transport programme, the devel- hospital admissions is continu- are already signs of this happen- and development of existing schools and educa- opment of Doha Old Port, the Hamad Port Food ing to decline each week. Qatar’s ing in other countries around the tional institutions. Security programme (Silos), and a number of IT proactive and extensive testing world. The total allocation for the health sector is projects. of suspected cases has enabled Avoid close contact with oth- QR16.5bn (8.5%). Among the most important Of the total expenditure, the allocations un- the authorities to identify a high ers, crowded places and con- projects in the fi eld of healthcare development are der “salaries and wages” are at QR57.9bn, a 1.9% number of positive cases in the fi ned-closed spaces where other the expansion of Hamad Medical Corporation fa- dip from 2020 budget, owing to the reforms to community. Qatar has one of the people congregate. cilities and the establishment of new primary care deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as the centres. measures taken to enhance the efficiency of pub- As much as QR13bn (6.7%) has been allocated lic spending. Authorities refer 70 people to prosecution for not wearing masks to the culture and sports sector, which has been The “current expenditure” allocation is at witnessing “exceptional” progress. It includes the QR60.7bn, a 4.7% jump, due to the cost of operat- The designated authorities to the Public Prosecution for line with the Cabinet decision, (Covid-19). The designated completion of eight stadiums for the 2022 FIFA ing newly completed projects and the continuation yesterday referred 70 people violating the maximum number decree Law No 17 of 1990 on authorities called on the public World Cup. of World Cup projects and programmes. to the Public Prosecution for of four people in a vehicle infectious diseases, and the to adhere to the precautionary The transport and communication sector is The “minor capex or capital expenditure” allo- not wearing masks in places including the driver, except for precautionary measures in measures in place to ensure allocated QR11.5bn (5.9%). The sector has been cation is QR4bn compared to QR3.5bn in the 2020 where they are mandatory. cases when they are members force in the country to contain their safety and the safety of witnessing extensive development lately with its budget. They also referred 35 others of one family. The measure is in the spread of the coronavirus others. Gulf Times Friday, December 11, 2020 5 QATAR QND celebrations refl ect unity among all segments of society: GTA

QNA feelings of love and gratitude are tate the implementation of the are exempt from tax and the con- high resilience during the pan- Doha expressed for the people of Qatar tax policy to enhance the state’s ditions for their exemption from demic by adopting innovative who participated in building this revenues, and support the de- the beginning of 2020 were also and sustainable business strate- society. sired economic diversity for fu- identifi ed. gies, forming, developing and eneral Tax Author- He said that this day also high- ture generations. HE al-Mohannadi noted that supporting entrepreneurs and ity (GTA) chairman HE lights the need to preserve all HE al-Mohannadi pointed out the GTA issued a number of deci- developing their capabilities to GAhmed bin Issa al-Mo- concepts of unity, friendliness, that a tax system was launched sions that help contain the eco- become individuals with high hannadi has said that the Qa- peace, and brotherhood between this year. nomic impact of the coronavirus competence in the fi eld of busi- tar National Day underlines the diff erent members of society. The system has an integrated pandemic on companies, such as ness and be able to compete and identity and history of the state On the GTA’s achievements digital platform for managing extending the period for submit- be creative. as it embodies the ideals and and plans that stem from the tax transactions in the Qatar, ting tax returns for the year 2019, The GTA pursued a fl exible and hopes upon which the state was Second National Development in which the latest systems and and extending the registration creative strategy based on invest- founded. Strategy 2018-2020, HE al-Mo- technologies were used as an period in Dhareeba tax portal un- ment and discovery of skills and HE al-Mohannadi said in re- hannadi affi rmed that the GTA additional building block, in ac- til the end of 2020. experiences within the authority marks made to the Qatar News seeks to play its role in promoting cordance with the highest inter- He affi rmed that the far- as well as based on the exchange Agency (QNA) that, on this day, Qatar National Vision 2030 and national standards and systems. sighted vision of Qatar’s leader- of work and experiences with the Qatari people pledged al- its quest to achieve sustainable In addition, two tax griev- ship contributed to transforming other authorities in the country, HE al-Mohannadi: The GTA seeks to play its role in promoting Qatar legiance and obedience to their economic development. ance committees were formed, challenges into opportunities to by seconding experts, a matter National Vision 2030 and its quest to achieve sustainable economic leader Sheikh Jassim bin Mo- The authority strives to imple- a minimum tax on tobacco was encourage small and medium- which contributes to reducing development. hamed bin Thani, and on this day ment those tasks that will facili- applied, and selected goods that sized companies that showed the fi nancial burden on the state. Qatar a model for others: Hassad Company Kosovo

QNA Doha working towards

osovo’s ambassador to Qatar Amir Ahmadi has Kemphasised the depth of the Qatari-Kosovan bilateral Hassad Food Company chief executive al-Sada: The National Day is a relations, seeing these relations valuable opportunity for all members of society to learn the history as solid and based on mutual re- Qatar’s objectives of Qatar and celebrate the memory of the founder. spect. The envoy praised the role QNA fi rst day of the regional blockade increasing the volume and qual- blockade on Qatar, with the aim of supporting the local livestock that Qatar plays in the interna- Doha by Qatar’s neighbours, the com- ity of local production and eas- tional arena, describing it as im- pany has provided huge numbers ing the burden of marketing on sector. portant, pivotal, and inspiring to and quantities of basic products farmers. The Hassad Food Company small countries. assad Food Company to the local market through daily The Mahaseel Company is also announced its intention to “The resolve of Qatar’s lead- chief executive Engineer air shipments, in addition to sea currently marketing 30 varieties invest QR200mn in the fodder ership and people has made Qa- HMohamed Badr al-Sada shipments, as well as the opening of local vegetables, through 44 production sector over the next tar a major contributor to build- has said that the National Day, of new land-sea lines from Tur- outlets for major consumer com- three years, to produce 25,000 ing peace in the world,” he said. celebrated on December 18 in key and Azerbaijan. plexes in the country, and it is tonnes per year of green fodder. He lauded Qatar’s eff orts in commemoration of the founding He said that the Hassad Food reported that more than 200 lo- Al-Sada noted that Aalaf Qa- combating corruption and its of the State of Qatar by Sheikh Company took this responsibil- cal farms are currently registered tar is currently producing the support for the activities of the Jassim bin Mohamed bin Thani, ity seriously, with its work team with the company. basic products needed by the Inter-Parliamentary Union, as is a valuable opportunity for all immediately co-ordinating with In the poultry sector, the Has- local market in the company’s well as the launch of the Sheikh members of society to learn the more than 10 countries, ensur- sad Food Company has also de- farms in Arkiyah, Al-Sailiya, and Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani history of Qatar, and celebrate ing the fi rst shipments of key veloped production operations Al-Riff a; it produced more than International Award for Excel- the memory of the founder, as food products reaching the shops through the Arab Qatari Com- 8,500 tonnes in 2019, and seeks lence in Combating Corruption, well as allowing people to express and the central market on June 6, pany for Poultry Production – Al to produce 10,000 tonnes during and Qatar’s material and moral feelings of love, pride, gratitude sary preventative measures and gion’s largest poultry producers. 2017. Waha; the Hassad Food Com- the current year. contribution to preserving the and pride in the Qatari national protocols at all facilities, farms In 2018, the Hassad Food With regard to local invest- pany owns 46% of Al Waha and In addition, the company sup- environment by supporting the identity. and factories affi liated with Has- Company reorganised its strate- ments, al-Sada said that the supervises its operations. plied more than 100,000 tonnes UN’s goals in addition to the nu- In an interview with the Qatar sad Company, to ensure the pres- gy for agricultural investments in Hassad Food Company fi nanced Al-Sada said that for the post- of primary feed materials (barley, merous contributions, which he News Agency (QNA), in which ervation of the health and safety Australia, so that its investments the development of the central blockade period, the Hassad Food soy and corn gluten), which cur- described as a model for Kosovo. al-Sada spoke on a variety of is- of employees and society as a were transferred to the portfolio markets (Al Sailiya, Al Wakra, Company had drawn up a plan to rently meets about 30% of the In a statement to the Qatar sues, the Hassad Food Company whole, and to ensure the eff ective of Macquarie Infrastructure and and Umm Salal) and the estab- develop operations and increase local market’s needs. News Agency on the occasion chief executive said that food se- fl ow of the production process Real Asset (MIRA) agricultural lishment of a market company production in Al Waha Company, In addition to providing 8,000 of Qatar National Day, he of- curity is a key component of Qa- and avoid shortage of the basic company. to manage food establishments, divided into two phases. tonnes of feed supplements and fered sincere congratulations to tar National Vision 2030. products that the company pro- Al-Sada said that this move helping to develop integrated It has completed the fi rst imported green fodder in 2019, Qatar’s leadership and people, As part of its strategy towards vides to the local market. achieved the company’s objec- marketing platforms. phase, which led to an increase he said that the company will noting that the celebration of this goal, he said that the Has- In terms of the company’s in- tive to expand into the Australian The company fi nanced the in the local production of chilled supply 200,000 tonnes of pri- the national day of each country sad Food Company has expanded ternational investments, he said agricultural sector, allowing for development of central markets poultry from 7mn to 10mn chick- mary feed materials during the becomes more important when its investment portfolio, which that the Hassad Food Company a larger and more diversifi ed in- at a cost of QR400mn, of which ens annually, and increased the current year, with the aim of cov- it culminates in success. included the doubling local pro- has developed its investment vestment portfolio. QR100mn was invested in the production of eggs to 110mn, ering more than 50% of the local “Everyone has witnessed the duction in key food sectors, and strategy and acquired shares in The Hassad Food Company new automated slaughterhouse from 55mn previously. market’s needs. development and economic fi nancing the development of major international food com- owns a percentage of shares in in Al Wakra Central Market. With the completion of the With regard to the dates sector, success of the State of Qatar. central markets to form integrat- panies, such as Sunrise Foods the Arab Company for Livestock Al-Sada noted that the central fi rst phase, the company has also al-Sada noted that Hassad Food Therefore, the celebration of the ed marketing platforms. International, the world’s larg- Development (ACLD), which markets are air-conditioned, en- been able to meet 70% of the lo- Company owns the largest dates National Day and the revival of The Hassad Food Company est organic grains and oilseeds aims to develop and promote suring the quality of products is cal market’s needs for chilled factory in the country, producing this occasion becomes more im- has also established a number of company, which is owned by livestock and related industries preserved during the daily auc- poultry, and 40% of the needs for approximately 3,500 tonnes an- portant and necessary,” Ahmadi local companies, and acquired the Turkish Tiryaki Agro Foods in Arab countries, having started tions and in showrooms, in addi- eggs. nually. said. shares in major international Industry Company, as well as about 38 projects and a number tion to providing a suitable envi- Al Waha is currently working The Hassad Food Company On the eff orts exerted by the food companies with the aim of investing in Oman’s fi sh sector of successful subsidiaries since it ronment for consumers to shop. on the second phase, which will chief executive also highlighted state and the measures taken supporting the needs of the local through the Global Marine Pro- was established. With regard to marketing ag- include a noticeable increase in the company’s keenness to sup- by the relevant ministries and market and contributing towards duction Company. In addition to its main activ- ricultural products, the Hassad poultry production. port research and development committees to contain and pre- achieving food security for Qatar. Al-Sada said that the latter ity in the fi eld of investment in Food Company chief executive In the fi eld of feed sector, al- eff orts, citing its co-operation vent the coronavirus pandemic, On the matter of the coronavi- investment is in addition to the the local and international food said that the company launched Sada said that the Hassad Food with some institutions in 2019 to the envoy praised the measures rus pandemic, al-Sada said that company’s other investments sector, the Hassad Food Com- in 2018 Mahaseel for Market- Company has invested about launch an experimental green- taken by Qatar to curb the spread the Hassad Food Company and in Oman, such as in the Asa- pany chief executive said that ing and Agricultural Services as QR100mn in the local feed sec- house to provide water and in- of the coronavirus and reduce its its subsidiary companies have ff a Foods Company, the largest the company plays a major role in one of its subsidiaries, to sup- tor, through Aalaf Qatar (one of crease local agricultural produc- eff ects, which he said has gained co-ordinated continuously with poultry project in Oman, which crisis management. port local farmers in marketing its subsidiaries), which it es- tion, in one of its greenhouses in the praise of the whole world. the authorities to take all neces- aims to become one of the re- Al-Sada said that from the their production, with the aim of tablished in 2017 following the Al Shahaniya. Envoy hails Qatar-Poland ties New mechanism in place for political

QNA provided a platform for more dialogue between Qatar, Azerbaijan Doha than 60 businesses in Poland and Ambassador Ismayilov Qatar to network and exchange ideas. QNA The envoy said in a statement projects of mutual interest. countries to cancel or postpone oland’s ambassador to The envoy congratulated Qa- Doha to Qatar News Agency (QNA), on He said that a joint Investment previously agreed plans and Qatar Janusz Janke has tar’s leadership, government, the occasion of Qatar’s National Working Group was established, projects in various fi elds. Phighlighted the existing and people on the National Day, Day, that the second meeting which held its fi rst meeting in Ismayilov praised Qatar’s co-operation and partnership wishing them prosperity and zerbaijan’s ambassador to of the Azerbaijan-Qatar Joint Baku in October last year. timely deployment of necessary between the two countries in well-being. Qatar Rashad Ismayilov Economic, Trade and Technical The ambassador added that preventative measures and rel- various fi elds and their keen- Ambassador Janke: The fight He continued: “I would like to Ahas confi rmed that the Commission took place in Doha there is still untapped potential evant policy as well as its strict ness to consolidate and develop against the pandemic has congratulate the state and its cit- two countries have a new mecha- on February 2, during which rep- for collaboration in various fi elds implementation, including the them, pointing out that despite strengthened Qatar as a nation. izens for setting an extraordinary nism for political dialogue, in the resentatives from both sides con- attractive to both sides. introduction of the Ehteraz app. the coronavirus pandemic, 2020 example of commitment, profes- form of political consultations sidered the current status of eco- Ismayilov said that coronavi- Ismayilov congratulated the has been a wonderful year for the Business Council on Novem- sionalism, and solidarity during held for the fi rst time in 2019, nomic co-operation, exchanged rus pandemic, along with health- leadership and the people of Qa- bilateral relations between Doha ber 9 to facilitate the growth of these unprecedented times of the where a range of issues was dis- views for fostering economic care and social factors, have af- tar on the occasion of the Na- and Warsaw. trade and investment between pandemic. cussed. and trade relations, and future fected interstate relations forced tional Day. The envoy said in a statement both countries, which was pre- “I am genuinely convinced to the Qatar News Agency (QNA) ceded by a business forum – the that the fi ght against the corona- Bangladesh hails Qatar’s active role in SDGs, food security issues on the occasion of Qatar’s Na- Polish-Qatari virtual roundtable virus pandemic has strengthened tional Day that by 2019, the an- organised by the Polish embassy Qatar as a nation, and confi rmed Bangladesh’s ambassador to Qatar Mohamed Jashim diverse areas of co-operation such as investment nual volume of Poland-Qatar in Qatar, in co-operation with its place amongst the world’s Uddin has praised Qatar for its active role both in and in sectors such as health, sports, education, and trade reached $852.4mn. the Qatar Financial Centre, the most developed and prosperous the regional and international arena on the issues of culture. Qatar’s exports to Poland Qatari Businessmen Association, countries.” SDGs (sustainable development goals), food security, He added that the goal is to transform each item of stood at $750.1mn, consisting and the Qatar Free Zone Author- He said that the coronavirus climate change, health and education, and wished this third basket into a pillar so that the relations can mainly of LNG, Janke said, while ity. outbreak constituted a global the continued success, peace and prosperity for rest on more pillars for the benefit of the people. Poland’s exports to Qatar was di- Janke said that the event took challenge and demanded imme- Qatar and its people. Jashim Uddin stressed that his country would like to verse and stood at a record level the form of a videoconference diate action to reduce its impact, In statements to the Qatar News Agency on the be part of Qatar’s development story in the run-up of $102.3mn. with parallel in-person network- stressing that in this unpredict- occasion of the National Day, he described the to the 2022 FIFA World Cup and beyond, through the He said that the leading prod- ing meetings, with the sectors able, ever-changing environ- relations between Bangladesh and Qatar as excellent, contribution of skilled workers and professionals. ucts groups included mechanical divided into four, which they see ment, the eff ective co-operation adding that they are based on three strong pillars. Ambassador Jashim Uddin He expressed gratitude to His Highness the Amir and electrical devices, agricul- as very promising: energy & IT, between Qatar authorities on one Jashim Uddin said the first pillar is the presence of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani for ensuring health tural products, and various types aviation, fi nance & banking, and hand, and the citizens and resi- the Bangladeshi diaspora in Qatar. services to Bangladeshis during the pandemic. of furniture. research, development & inno- dents on the other, provided the The second pillar, he said, is the bilateral trade which has witnessed an The ambassador extended his congratulations to the State of Qatar, He underlined the offi cial vation. necessary stability and a feeling upward surge in recent years, crossing the billion-dollar mark. under the wise leadership of His Highness the Amir, and its government, launch of the Qatar-Poland He explained that the event of safety. The third pillar, Jashim Uddin said, is more like a basket, which includes and people on the occasion of the Qatar National Day. – QNA Gulf Times 6 Friday, December 11, 2020 COMMUNITY Sculpture highlights Qatar, Cuba ties

By Mudassir Raja The ‘Friendship’ sculpture is the In response to a question related Staff Reporter creation of Julio Reinaldo Zamo- to the artist, the Cuban ambassador, ra Daniel, Cuban craftsman, art- said: “The artist was supposed to at- ist, sculptor, ceramist, engraver and tend the inaugural ceremony but he atara has been bustling with painter. The artist graduated from could not come due to the Covid-19 artworks and exhibitions in Qa- Provincial School of Art of Matanzas pandemic. Actually, we received the Ktar for a long time. The cultural in 1985. He has so far taken part in sculpture in Doha before the corona- village has been attracting numerous numerous solo and group exhibitions virus outbreak. The installation was artists and their works from across the in Cuba. The sculptor has also won delayed due to the pandemic and the world bringing in diversifi ed creativity many accolades and awards for his lockdown.” from diff erent nations. creative and novel ideas. Highlighting the symbolic value of The recent installation of a cop- “I am amazed by his idea and the the artwork, the ambassador said: “I per sculpture named ‘Friendship’ at artwork. We just shared with him our told my wife that it is a gift from an the courtyard of Building 48 at Katara idea that we wanted to have an art piece outgoing Cuban ambassador. We may underlines how powerful and last- highlighting the strong friendship be- leave the country but the sculpture ing an expression of bilateral ties can tween Qatar and Cuba. He came up will stay here forever reminding our be through a work of art. The unique with the idea of having the fusion of a friends about us and portraying the sculpture depicts the fusion of the Cu- falcon and the Tocororo,” said ambas- strong friendship between Qatar and ban national bird, the Tocororo, and the sador Eumelio while talking to Gulf Cuba. Qatari falcon as symbol of the historical Times. “With this simple artistic work, but friendship of both countries. The ambassador further said the idea full of sentiment and national val- The sculpture, unveiled recently, of having the art piece started about a ues, we wanted to perpetuate in this is appreciated and liked by visitors to year ago. “It all started a year ago. The beautiful Katara a symbol that would Katara as it shows the two fascinating artist took about six months to com- remind the people of Qatar and Cuba birds in one box. Cuban ambassador plete the sculpture. We wanted to have and future generations of the close Eumelio Caballero Rodriguez and Ka- the art piece as a sculpture. The art- and fraternal friendship that the late tara general manager Dr Khalid Ibrahim ist made the design and sent it to the Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz al-Sulaiti formally inaugurated the in- embassy in Doha as a model. We really and His Highness the Father Amir stallation of the sculpture in presence liked the design. We then handed it over Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, of numerous art lovers and members of to the artistic committee of Katara. Cuban Eumelio Caballero Rodriguez, second left, is seen explaining the artwork to Katara general manager Dr Khalid forged between our two countries diplomatic community. They too liked the project.” Ibrahim al-Sulaiti and others. PICTURE: Jayan Orma many years ago.”

SIS pre-primary section DoM Qatar, Doha Waves celebrates Pink Day organise musical event

he Diaspora of Malap- the winners of the drawing com- writer, distributed the awards puram (DoM Qatar) and petition and children who pre- at events held in Nilambur and TDoha Waves recently or- pared and presented the video Wayanad. The events were held ganised a musical night – ‘Meri presentation on the occasion of the in the presence of Hyder Chun- Aawaaz Suno’. Due to Covid-19 offi cial inauguration of DoM Qatar. gathara, DoM Qatar patron, and restrictions, the event was held Prizes to winners of a pencil Basheer Kuniyil, vice president. live on Facebook. drawing contest held in Qatar For winners of the video pres- The offi cial inauguration of were distributed by Usman Ka- entation, the prizes were dis- the event was done by V C Ma- llan, chief co-ordinator DoM tributed by Shanavas Tharayil, shood, president of DoM Qatar. Qatar; V Hamza Alsuwaidi, vice acting general secretary; Keshav The musical night was led president; Balan Manancheri, Das Nilambur, treasurer; Haris- DPS-MIS Junior Boys by renowned singer Mohamed vice president. Rauf Kondotty, hankar Angadipuram, arts wing Tayyib along with other emi- patron of DoM Qatar, congratu- co-ordinator DoM Qatar; Anees nent artistes namely; Neha lated the winners. KT Valapuram and Noufal PC shine in debate league Prasad, Mythili Shenoy, and For the winners in Kerala, Ni- Kattupara, public relations team Shivapriya Suresh. lambur Mani, famous drama ac- members DoM Qatar; and sing- Prizes were distributed among tor, and Balan Vengara, famous ers Mohamed Toheib and Shafi . PS-Modern Indian got the 28th position. School (DPS-MIS) In the individual category, DJunior Boys along with Krish Nagrani and Govind their coaches – Jaya Majum- Krishna were tied at the sec- der and Malathi Mahalin- ond position followed by gam – took part in the Qatar Mehull Girdhar at the ninth, Preparatory School Debate Prithwiraj Purkait at the 16th, League for Boys recently Anoop Haridoss at the 22nd, Pink Day was celebrated by the Pre-Primary section of Shan- conducted by QatarDebate Aditya Jain at the 23rd, Dai- tiniketan Indian School (SIS) recently to acquaint the young on Discord and secured top wik Dhar and Yash Shah at students with the concept of pink colour. The toddlers attired positions. the 30th, Nikkil De Cruz at in shiny pink and adorable shoes added colour and vigour to The team of Anoop Hari- the 41st, Surya Kauthik at the day-long event. doss, Prithwiraj Purkait and the 43rd, Aryan Srivastav at Children in physical and remote classrooms were excited to Mehull Girdhar bagged the the 57th, and Tameem Khalid learn that pink colour could be obtained by mixing red and third position followed by the Atamimi at the 66th. white. They also participated in a variety of hands-on activi- team of Daiwik Dhar, Krish The tournament consisted ties related to the identification of pink colour. The students Nagrani and Govind Krishna of three rounds ranging from made pink coloured paper crowns during the cut and paste in the fourth position. Yash topics related to environmen- activity. Shah, Nikkil Dcruz and Aditya tally sustainable development, They were also engaged in finger printing, free hand draw- Jain secured the seventh posi- education after the Covid-19 ing, flower making, cherry blossom craft, colouring etc. The tion and the team of Tameem health crises and to tackling teachers guided the little ones to display their creativity and Khalid Altamimi, Aryan unemployment by relaxing la- develop an aesthetic sense of pink colour. Srivastava and Surya Kauthik bour laws.

GAAQ wins international Eco-Schools Green Flag Award

hen GEMS American Academy Qa- teacher supported’ – to drive numerous pro- In two short years, GAAQ students have tar (GAAQ) received word that they grammes and initiatives. Over time, the col- worked tirelessly to accomplish many sus- Wwere the third K-12 school in the lective progress toward the Eco-Schools Flag tainable initiatives and projects that provided country to obtain the prestigious Eco-Schools Award resulted in the Qatar Green Building real-life learning opportunities for students. Green Flag Award, it was a moment of surprise Council Sustainability Award (in the category Additionally, teachers and students regularly and validation. of University/College School Sustainability). worked together to form best practices that For the past two years, a contingent of GAAQ So, how did GEMS American Academy rally could be emulated at other schools as well as green-oriented students and teachers had em- their entire community behind environmental Qatar institutions in the future. barked on transforming the school’s guiding action and learning? Some of these initiatives include, but are not beliefs and ideals on eco-friendly and sustain- In 2018, the Advance Placement Environ- limited to: STEM labs using recycled materi- able living under the supervision of the Eco- mental Science (APES) class conducted an initial als, an Upper School greenhouse elective, pa- Schools National Operator Team, Qatar Green environmental review of GAAQ and discovered per recycling programme, Parent Association’s Building Council (QGBC). Ultimately, their ef- stark fi ndings that indicated signifi cant weak- reusable produce bags, planting (green wall, forts culminated in winning this international- nesses in sustainability measures. Based on their palm trees and plant life) and the installation ly-recognised award for excellence in environ- fi ndings, it was concluded that the three biggest of an aquarium and coy pond. mental action and learning. focus areas of opportunity were climate change, Despite Covid-19 challenges, presentations GAAQ’s Eco-Club Senior Roha Ali, president of GAAQ’s Eco- biodiversity and waste. The APES class collected and communication with QGBC have chal- Club, felt overwhelmed by the award because suggestions from the public regarding these fo- lenged GAAQ students to continually raise en- students and staff only started the journey to cus areas and created numerous action plans; vironmental awareness and to stay committed do their part in improving the world. the best action plan was eventually selected by to sustainable habits. “We always knew our sustainability jour- GAAQ’s senior leadership team and GEMS Qa- Balint, teacher supervisor to the Eco-Club, ney would yield environmentally constructive tar’s country director. was amazed at the students’ resolve during the results regardless of earning an award. Yet, At the start of the 2019-2020 school year, pandemic. the feeling of accepting an internationally- the Upper School Eco-Committee, under the “When afterschool activities were cancelled renowned award in such a short period of time direction of Balint and Roha, conducted a sur- in March 2020, I left the fate of the club with within a small, tight-knit school community vey regarding interest of students in green ini- the students. Overwhelmingly, their response was extraordinary! I was initially and will al- tiatives. was to keep going with club meetings and ways be extremely proud of my school com- Soon, both the Upper School Eco-Com- thinking of diff erent ways to contribute to sus- munity and Eco-Club members for contrib- mittee and the Lower School Eco Kids Club, tainability via donations, virtual educational uting to our green success. The real success, led by Emily Smith, came together to form awareness campaigns and contactless sales. however, was found in the process of preparing the present-day Eco Club. Moreover, a group Their tenacity and passion for sustainably nat- for meetings with Eco-Schools, planning our of 12 GAAQ teachers formed the Greenhouse urally showed.” smoothie sales and selling our plants. Those Teacher Group to help establish an aquapon- GEMS American Academy Qatar has GAAQ memories make me smile when I look at ics greenhouse; in six months, the Eco-Club thanked Meshal al-Shamari, QGBC director; our green fl ag.” was empowered to maintain and supervise this Hamoda Youssef, head of communications Working in collaboration with Eco-Schools space on a full-time basis. QGBC; Ruba Hinnawi, technical specialist Green Flag teacher supervisor, Christina Balint Lastly, a group of GAAQ educators also formed QGBC; Marcia Jones, assessor ASD; GAAQ (the school’s teacher of the Year for the 2019- a Green Professional Learning Community (PLC) Parent Association, and Regina Abulola- 2020 school year), students truly embodied the where teachers discussed how to support envi- Turner, former GAAQ parent, and their fac- academy’s unoffi cial mantra – ‘student-led, ronmental education in the school setting. ulty. Gulf Times Friday, December 11, 2020 7 COMMUNITY VCUarts Qatar team brings giant 22-metre-wide public artwork to life Remote collaboration helps QF-partner university faculty member bridge Covid-19-induced physical distances and highlights public art’s accessibility

hose driving through the medical condition that keeps me be in Qatar right now, this was a Doha Festival City Inter- working remotely from Vermont, way for me to bring a piece of my Tchange are in for a visual has caused me an unexpected pro- Vermont-self (the mural I cre- treat – a giant mural designed by fessional and personal loss. I miss ated here), to my family/commu- Michael Perrone, assistant pro- my ‘Qatar Family’ and I am always nity in Doha, giving them to ‘see’ fessor, Painting and Printmak- on the lookout for new ways to stay my life here, through the mural. ing (PAPR) at Virginia Common- connected, while I am in this tem- And of course, having some of wealth School of the Arts in Qatar porary, remote situation. those people help create/paint (VCUarts Qatar), a Qatar Founda- “Through the ‘Jedariart’ project, the mural in Qatar, makes it that tion (QF) partner university, and I hoped to cure some of my long- much better for me, as a way of executed by alumni and a student ings for Qatar, by working with my connecting my two worlds.” from VCUarts Qatar. friends, students and other com- Perrone sent the digital version The 22-metre-wide artwork munity members who have helped of the proposed mural, along with was created as part of a public art bring my design to life.” the colour scheme to Awad and project called ‘Jedariart’, a col- Explaining the design’s con- the rest of the team in Doha. Awad laboration between Qatar Muse- cept further, Perrone added: “The then had retail paint suppliers mix ums, The Supreme Committee of composition of this artwork is the exact shades for her. Beautifi cation of Roads and Pub- based on a mural I did at my home “For most of us, the largest lic Places, QRail, Woqod, and the in Vermont, US. As it’s an old canvases we’ve painted on would Fire Station: Artist in Residence. building from 1906, many of the have been around two meters in The initiative invited artists from walls are made of plaster, and over width, and we did those in in- diverse backgrounds and talents time the plaster has cracked. door studios,” says Awad. “So, to to create murals and street art “My wife and I repaired the paint a mural that measures ap- across designated public spaces cracks, and they became the start proximately 22 metres in width, in Qatar, with the aim to make art of the drawing. I started painting outdoors, in lovely weather, was more accessible to everyone. the repaired crack lines as a way to an entirely diff erent experience Perrone’s design was brought to begin the painting. Then, I slowly altogether. life by a VCUarts Qatar team com- refi ned the composition, straight- “It was the fi rst time that any prising of Salma Awad, a PAPR ening lines, removing some and of us alumni and students had Class of 2020 alumna and the adding others. executed a public art piece, and project manager; Teslim Sanni, “There are lots of windows in to complete it with Michael giv- Art History, Class of 2020; techni- our home – a former church build- ing us instructions remotely cal specialist for the project Amna ing with Gothic shaped arches – so from Vermont, added to the al-Muftah, PAPR Class of 2020; when the light comes through at a sense of enthusiasm and excite- Alice Aslem, PAPR, Class of 2022; certain point of the day, it shines ment. The project also triggered and Maha Nasr, an Interior De- on that wall. Some of the lines a public response – while we sign, Class of 2020 alumna; who were created by me tracing the were painting the mural, driv- was also the photographer and shapes of light. ers would slow down, shout out videographer for the project. The “The mural here in Vermont is in words of encouragement and ap- team was supported by Parthivan variations of grey and blue. Work- preciation, and take photos, be- K, man-lift operator, Ashghal, and ing with Sara Foryame Lawler and fore driving off . a painter himself. Dimitrije Buugarski from Qatar “One of the unforgettable mo- Perrone noted how the artwork Museums, we thought the mural ments, though, was when – during was a direct result of him missing might work better in Doha if it had one of our breaks – Parthivan, the his family, friends and the wider a brighter palette. So, I re-painted technician operating the man-lift, community in Qatar. “As a resi- it digitally, making the painting asked us if he could paint a seg- dent of Qatar since 2013, I found more lively and celebratory, much ment; the huge smile on his face myself in a rather diffi cult situa- like the lighting on many buildings when we handed him a paint roller tion,” he said. “The current pan- throughout Doha. reinforced the fact that the beauty demic, our ‘remote learning’ situ- “The main concept for the art- of public art lies in it being acces- ation at VCUarts Qatar, and my work was that, since I couldn’t sible to everyone.” Qatar Academy Sidra educates next generation on sustainability

atar Academy Sidra stu- to their personal and communal tion that children feel to the envi- cated about global policy and sus- dents recently planted 15 development. ronment and their surroundings, tainability initiatives and how to Qtrees, 20 bushes, 150 to- According to Dhaliwal, ‘green- QAS approaches sustainability be agents of change and the long- mato plants, and more than 500 ing’ is a great opportunity for through the lens of a compass. term well-being of themselves, seasonal fl owers around campus children to leave the classroom, North is ‘nature’ – referring to their loved ones, and the world.” to honour Dr Jane Goodall’s com- get their hands dirty, and channel sustainable agriculture, farming, Children often approach Dhali- mitment to planting 5mn trees their energy into something both climate, and the environment. wal with their ideas for composting in 2020, and to help create a local fun and educational. East represents ‘economy’ – what in their own home or encouraging ‘greening’ community. And in an increasingly digital is the economy behind a sustain- recycling within their homes. “The planet is in danger, and and tech-driven world, encour- able future? QAS also collaborates with children understand that,” said aging students to spend time ob- “We want students to be aware other entities around QF who are Preet Dhaliwal, Sustainability In- serving and interacting with their of responsible production and championing sustainability. structional Coach at Qatar Acad- surroundings also has a profound consumption. Children are taught Professors from Hamad Bin emy Sidra (QAS), part of Qatar impact on their development and about fast fashion, for instance. Khalifa University have visited the Foundation’s Pre-University Edu- ability to make inferences and How important is it to buy that school to speak to both primary cation. connections. extra jacket or pair of jeans? and secondary school students “They’re feeling the eff ects of “For example, through these Where are we disposing of our old about the upcoming FIFA World pollution and hearing about cli- activities, we aim to give children clothes? Cup Qatar 2022 and how the sta- mate change – it’s not new any- a deeper understanding of where “It helps get children thinking diums are built sustainably. more. Having them engaged with their food comes from,” Dhaliwal about the how, why, and where of They’ve also educated students the environment and educating said. their daily practices. about the green buildings around them about it is the only way to “They start to learn that the “At some point, they also be- QF, the carbon oxygen cycle, and ensure they will be change-mak- tomatoes they eat didn’t just ar- gin infl uencing their families and solar energy. ers,” Dhaliwal said. rive at the supermarket, they grew taking the conversation forward, “The eight-year-olds currently Engaging children in hands-on from the ground, in the soil. The which is the beginning of their in grade two will be 18 in 10 years. activities to increase awareness of eggs they eat at breakfast, or even journey to becoming agents of They’re the ones who will be mak- their surroundings not only instils the cocoa beans in the chocolates change,” Dhaliwal said. ing the decisions. And we know we in them a sense of responsibility to they enjoy so much, come from “South and west refer to ‘soci- don’t have much time, so we need their planet and society, but also nature.” ety’ and ‘wellbeing’ respectively. to help them understand the bigger brings with it a host of advantages In order to enhance the connec- “This allows children to be edu- picture right now,” Dhaliwal added.

QatarDebate holds second league of preparatory school debates in English

atarDebate Center, a continue teaching primarily on- dian School tied in the second 35 adjudicators took part. The member of Qatar Foun- line even after Covid-19 place. teams debated three motions. Qdation for Education, z This house would signifi- As for schools that teach Eng- The first and the third motions Science and Community Devel- cantly relax labour regulations lish as a second language, Abu were prepared beforehand and opment, recently organised the in times of high unemployment Bakr Al-Siddiq Preparatory were similar to the boys’ mo- second league of the Preparatory (e.g. workplace health and safe- School’s team came fi rst, and tions. The second, however, was School Debates in English for ty standards, minimum wage, Hamza bin Abdullmutalib Pre- improvised: boys and girls. working hour restrictions etc.) paratory School came second. z This house regrets the rise As many as 30 teams partici- Among the schools that teach The best speakers of the school Snapchat/Instagram beautifi ca- pated representing 21 schools, English as primary language, the debates league were Fadi Mo- tion fi lters. where about 90 debaters com- school that won fi rst place ac- hamed Issa and Hareth Fouad For the schools that teach peted and 35 adjudicators par- cording to the highest accumu- from Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Prepar- English as primary language: ticipated. The debate league lative points, was DPS Modern atory School and Ahmed Yasser DPS Modern Indian School team had a number of distinctive Indian School while Olive Inter- from Hamza bin Abdullmutalib came in the fi rst place, Pakistan discussions on issues related national School came in second Preparatory School. International School team came to sustainable development, and Birla Public School came in The league was attended by second and Olive International distance education and labour third. a number of representatives School team third. laws. The league witnessed en- from QatarDebate Center, who As for schools that teach Eng- The teams debated on the fol- thusiastic competition among thanked the schools’ administra- lish as a second language, ac- lowing issues: the participants, and the top tion, teams, coaches and adjudi- cumulating the highest scores, z This house would only pro- three speakers came from two cators. Amna bint Wahab Preparatory vide aid to nations that pursue schools. Coming in the first As for the Second League School’s team came fi rst, Moza environmentally sustainable de- place was Amisha Johan from of School Debates in English bint Mohamed Preparatory velopment Stafford Sri Lankan School and – Girls, 36 teams participated school came second, and Fati- z This house believes that both Krish Nagrani and Govinid representing 22 schools, where ma bint Al-Waleed Preparatory schools and universities should Krishna from DPS Modern In- 108 debaters competed and school third. CONDOLENCES

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Africa disease control head calls Protesters seek UN help to repeal Migrant caravan sets off to US from Another mystery metal monolith on rich nations to share vaccines Thai royal defamation legislation Honduras following hurricanes pops up, this time in Poland

Countries that have ordered more coronavirus (Covid-19) Thai democracy activists rallied at the UN’s Bangkok off ice A few hundred Hondurans formed a caravan bound for the US A mysterious metal monolith has popped up on a riverbank vaccines than they need should distribute excess doses to yesterday and asked the body to pressure the kingdom into on Wednesday after hurricanes battered the country, posing in the Polish capital Warsaw, the latest in a string of similar Africa, the head of the continent’s disease control body said. repealing royal defamation laws that they say are being used a fresh challenge to eff orts to stem illegal immigration from objects that have recently appeared in Europe and the US. As African countries begin to feel the eff ects of a second wave to suppress their movement. Central America on the cusp of a new US administration. Joggers noticed the triangular pillar during their morning run of the coronavirus pandemic, John Nkengasong, director of Twenty-three leaders are facing charges for headlining Mostly younger migrants and women with children left the along the Vistula river, according to local media reports. the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), demonstrations demanding reforms to the monarchy. city of San Pedro Sula on foot for the Guatemalan border after It stands some 3m (10’) tall, has a dull silver-coloured surface, said it was unlikely to secure enough vaccine shots. The kingdom’s lese majeste laws shield the super-wealthy King calls went out on social media to organise a caravan to the US. is held together by screws and is planted in the sand of the “Some countries have got, like, 3-4, five times more than what Maha Vajiralongkorn and the royal family from criticism, with Striking just two weeks apart in November, Hurricanes Eta and riverbank near a major bridge. they need,” Nkengasong told a news briefing. anyone convicted facing 3-15 years in prison. Iota killed about 100 people in Honduras. No one has claimed responsibility for the latest installation.

Pakistan premier issues challenge to opposition UN agency warns of Internews his government had inherited Sialkot, Pakistan “historic” defi cits in every sec- tor. Khan said that the opposi- akistan Prime Minister tion demanded the quashing Imran Khan has said that of corruption cases whenever Pthe Constitution stipu- the government held dialogues lates a no-confi dence motion with them, adding that the ‘hunger pandemic’ for the removal of the govern- cases against the opposition ment, and has dared the op- leaders were registered during AFP WFP’s headquarters in Rome. to a bare minimum, both in Oslo ern history,” Beasley said. “On manity’s ability to constantly position to do so, local media their own tenures. Oslo The largest humanitarian or- where the Peace Prize is an- the one hand, after a century of fi nd solutions to the diffi cult reported yesterday. “We have no problem and ganisation fi ghting famine, the nounced and presented, and in massive strides in eliminating challenges we face. This year, “If the opposition wants to the government is ready to hold UN agency founded in 1961 feeds Stockholm, which hosts the priz- extreme poverty, today those when we are all deeply aff ected move a no-confi dence mo- talks on any issue, but NRO will ccepting the Nobel Peace tens of millions of people each es for medicine, physics, chemis- 270mn of our neighbours are on by the corona pandemic, it feels tion, they should come and do not be discussed,” he said, re- Prize in a ceremony held year – 97mn in 2019 – across all try, literature and economics. the brink of starvation.” especially important to highlight so in the assemblies,” he said, ferring to national reconcilia- Aonline because of the continents. Because of the exceptional “On the other hand, there is scientifi c, literary and humani- criticising the call for en masse tion orders (offi cial amnesties), coronavirus, the World Food Pro- The WFP was honoured with circumstances, the Nobel gold $400tn of wealth in our world tarian eff orts that inspire us and resignations from assemblies and added that the corruption gramme (WFP) warned yesterday the Nobel for its eff orts “to medal and diploma were sent to today. Even at the height of the give us hope for the future,” No- by Pakistan Democratic Move- cases could not be closed. of a “hunger pandemic” it said prevent the use of hunger as a Rome in a diplomatic pouch. Covid pandemic, in just 90 days, bel Foundation chairman Carl- ment (PDM) chief Maulana Fa- Earlier, addressing a cer- could be worse than Covid-19. weapon of war and confl ict”, “This Nobel Peace Prize is an additional $2.7tn of wealth Henrik Heldin said. zlur Rehman. emony after inaugurating pri- The Covid-19 respiratory dis- committee chairwoman Berit more than a thank you. It is a call was created. And we only need This year’s laureates will be Talking to media, Khan said vate airline company AirSial, ease is caused by the coronavirus. Reiss-Andersen said when she to action,” Beasley said. $5bn to save 30mn lives from welcomed to Oslo and Stockholm he did not backtrack from Prime Minister Khan was criti- “Because of so many wars, cli- announced the winner on Octo- “Famine is at humanity’s famine,” he added. at a later date, probably in 2021. holding a national dialogue to cal of the opposition parties’ mate change, the widespread use ber 9. doorstep,” he said, and “food is The usual Nobel festivities in Saying that he goes “to bed steer the country out of multi- “attitude”, and said that those of hunger as a political and mili- With nationalist tendencies the pathway to peace”. Sweden were also cancelled. weeping over the children we ple crises. who had criticised the govern- tary weapon, and a global health taking hold across the globe, the In recent weeks, the agency A ceremony was nonetheless could not save”, Beasley conclud- “Parliament is the best place ment for not imposing a com- pandemic that makes all of that WFP “represents exactly the has expressed alarm about the held in Stockholm’s City Hall ed his remarks with an appeal. for political dialogues, and I’m plete coronavirus lockdown, exponentially worse, 270mn kind of international co-oper- risk of famine in Burkina Faso, yesterday, void of a live audience “When we don’t have enough ready to respond to all ques- are now themselves staging people are marching toward star- ation and commitment that the South Sudan, northeastern Ni- and broadcast online instead. money and the access we need, tions [in parliament]. Democ- public gatherings. vation,” WFP executive director world is in dire need of today”, geria and Yemen. Pre-recorded musical inter- we have to decide which children racy will only work when there “Now during the second David Beasley said. Reiss-Andersen said yesterday, Already at record levels, mal- ludes were interspersed with eat and which children do not is a debate.” wave, people again need to ad- “Failure to address their needs speaking from a deserted Nobel nutrition in Yemen is expected speeches and footage from the eat, which children live, which The premier said that the here to the standard operating will cause a hunger pandemic Institute in Oslo. to get even worse due to the pan- past week of the other laureates children die,” he said. “Please major challenge for the gov- procedures (SOPs) so that the which will dwarf the impact of The coronavirus pandemic demic and lack of funds. receiving their awards in their don’t ask us to choose who lives ernment is to steer the coun- pandemic could be overcome,” Covid,” he said in his remarks has forced Nobel offi cials to scale “We stand at what may be the countries of residence. and who dies ... let’s feed them try out of crises, adding that he said. that were broadcast from the back the traditional festivities most ironic moment in mod- “The Nobel Prize shows hu- all.”

Fearless girls Netherlands to expel Indian govt off ers more two Russian diplomats concessions to farmers

AFP that it had “recently rolled up Reuters/IANS jections of the farmers if they The Hague a substantial espionage net- New Delhi have any,” the minister told re- work” involving the two Rus- porters. sians, who were both accred- The ultimate aim of the leg- he Netherlands is expel- ited diplomats at the Russian ndia’s agriculture minister islation, he said, is to increase ling two alleged Russian embassy in The Hague. said yesterday that the gov- farmers’ income. Tspies working as diplo- One of the Russians targeted Iernment is ready to consid- “Through these laws the mats after “rolling up” a spy people working in the Dutch er further changes to reforms government has eased restric- network that targeted hi-tech high-tech sector, particularly that have triggered the biggest tions on private investment in industries, Dutch security of- companies dealing with artifi - protests by farmers in years. the agricultural sector,” Tomar fi cials said yesterday. cial intelligence, semiconduc- Narendra Singh Tomar urged said. The Russian offi cers from tors and nanotechnology, for farmers’ leaders to come in The current system of pro- the civilian SVR intelligence uses in both civil and military for another round of talks to curement where the state set service built up a “substantial” applications, it said. end the impasse over new ag- prices would continue, he network of sources that could “Some individuals were paid ricultural legislation that the added. have damaged Dutch national by the intelligence offi cer in government says was meant to Farmers on Wednesday re- interests, the Dutch General exchange for information,” the overhaul antiquated procure- jected earlier compromises Intelligence and Security Serv- Dutch intelligence service said. ment procedures and open up from the government, includ- ice (AIVD) said. The second offi cer played a the market. ing a promise that private mar- The gesture further strains “supporting role”, it said. Huge crowds have been out ket places could be taxed by the a relationship that has been Leonid Slutsky, chairman of on the streets around Delhi state governments at the same frosty ever since the 2014 the Russian lower house State A child points at Fearless Girl, dressed in a Salvation Army uniform next to the donation ‘Red Kettle’, since November, demanding rate as state markets. shooting down of fl ight MH17 Duma’s international aff airs in front the of New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street. The traditional ‘Red Kettle’ donations for the that the government repeal the Farmer leader from Punjab, put the Netherlands and Russia committee, said that Moscow needy started in September 2020, some two months earlier than usual. The Salvation Army said the laws that they say will eventu- Boota Singh, appealed to the at loggerheads. would be “forced to take sym- earlier start was due to the coronavirus pandemic. ally dismantle India’s regulated government to withdraw the The AIVD said in statement metrical actions”. markets and leave them at the laws. mercy of private buyers. “We only want that these Protest leaders have threat- laws (to) be taken back as they ened to intensify their demon- would cause great loss to the strations by blocking national farmers ... they are nothing but Celebrities call for more women on UK’s climate summit team highways and by boycotting black laws and death warrants public events held by leaders for not only the farmers but of Prime Minister Narendra also the labourers, small trad- Reuters There was outcry in September Lily Cole, Nobel Prize winner pre-industrial times. ers’ of climate change,” signato- Modi’s ruling party. ers and the whole nation,” said London when British media reported that Jody Williams, philanthropist A government spokesper- ries said. “Impacts dispropor- “The government is ready Bharatiya Kisan Manch presi- the government had appointed Chelsea Clinton, and Laurence son said Britain is “committed tionately hit their livelihoods to consider any additional ob- dent Boota Singh Shadipur. an all-male team to host COP26. Tubiana, an architect of the to championing diversity” and and food security, drive up levels ctor Emma Watson and Johnson has since appointed Paris Agreement on climate 45% of senior management in of the violence they experience, singer Ellie Goulding former aid minister Anne-Marie change. the COP26 unit were women, but and hold them back from engag- EU lawmakers reach deal on tougher Ajoined about 450 female Treveylan to one of the top four Heads of state, climate experts activists said most were in more ing in education and the green politicians, academics and activ- positions. and campaigners from across minor supporting roles. economy.” online anti-terrorism rules ists yesterday to demand equal “It is incomprehensible that the globe are due to gather in The COP26 website ap- Signatory Malini Mehra, chief representation for women on half the planet is not represented Glasgow next November after peared to show only two women executive of parliamentary net- EU lawmakers have reached a long delayed deal on tougher rules Britain’s male dominated team in the senior leadership team ... the talks were delayed by a year among the top 10 named ap- work GLOBE International and to curb terror content online, including an obligation that platforms hosting next year’s UN climate when it is widely acknowledged because of the coronavirus pan- pointments. an Indian climate campaigner, take down off ending material within an hour. summit. that the role of women is criti- demic. The letter said women and said the government was sending The regulation, which will need final approval by European In a letter to British Prime cal in tackling the climate and The COP26 talks are seen as a girls bore the brunt of climate- the wrong signal. Parliament and EU ministers, will also give national authorities the Minister Boris Johnson, they ecological emergency,” the letter make-or-break moment for the related disasters and were gener- “The COP26 presidency is a power to order content removals in other member states. warned that the lack of women said. 2015 Paris Agreement as govern- ally more supportive of policies test of the UK’s commitment to “Today’s agreement is an important milestone in helping to prevent in COP26 leadership positions Signatories include actor ments are due to submit climate and lifestyle changes to tackle gender equality. Women are half future attacks,” EU Vice-President Margaritis Schinas said, after EU would undermine the summit’s Emma Thompson, former Irish action plans to limit warming to the issue. the population and must be half member states and the European Parliament finalised the proposed credibility and success. president Mary Robinson, model “well below” 2° Celsius above “They are the ‘shock absorb- the top table,” she said. regulation. US Supreme Court allows Muslim men to sue over ‘no-fl y’ list placement

Reuters In an 8-0 decision, the justices their religious beliefs. claims for money damages airline or passenger safety. was “no reason” why any of the allowed to stand, would clear the Washington upheld a lower court ruling al- The 1993 law was aimed at en- against government offi cials in The men’s separate encounters three could not take fl ights, in- way for a slew of lawsuits against lowing the men, all US citizens suring that the government had their individual capacities. We with the FBI spanned from 2007 dicating that they did not remain countless federal employees that or permanent residents who were compelling reasons to substan- hold that it does,” wrote conserv- to 2012. on the no-fl y list. could deter them from perform- he US Supreme Court has born abroad, to sue for money tially burden any person’s exer- ative Justice Clarence Thomas, Their inclusion on the no-fl y A trial judge had thrown out ing their duties. allowed let three American damages under a 1993 federal cise of religion. who authored the ruling. list meant that they could not the claims, but the Manhattan- These employees, it said, in- TMuslim men sue several law called the Religious Freedom The case hinged on a part of The case, which began in 2013, visit family in Pakistan, Afghani- based 2nd US Circuit Court of cluded national security offi cials, FBI agents who they accused of Restoration Act. the legislation that provided involves New York City residents stan, and Yemen, sometimes for Appeals in 2018 revived the case, criminal investigators and cor- placing them on the govern- The men said that they refused for “appropriate relief against a Mohamed Tanvir and Jameel Al- years. ruling that the law allows indi- rectional offi cers. ment’s “no-fl y list” for refusing to spy on US Muslim communi- government”, without defi ning gibhah and Connecticut resident They said the actions of the FBI vidual federal offi cers to be sued Justice Amy Coney Barrett, a to become informants, reject- ties as allegedly requested by what type of relief may be appro- Naveed Shinwari. agents harmed their reputations for damages. Trump appointee who was not ing a challenge to the lawsuit by the Federal Bureau of Inves- priate. They said they were put on the and cost them employment. In its appeal to the Supreme a member of the court when the President Donald Trump’s ad- tigation (FBI) agents because “The question here is wheth- no-fl y list despite no evidence As the lawsuit progressed, the Court, the Justice Department case was argued in October, did ministration. doing so would have violated er ‘appropriate relief’ includes showing that they threatened government told the men there said that the 2nd Circuit ruling, if not take part in the decision. Gulf Times 10 Friday, December 11, 2020 COMMENT

CHAIRMAN Abdullah bin Khalifa al-Attiyah EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Faisal Abdulhameed al-Mudahka Stellar eff orts underline Deputy Managing Editor K T Chacko P.O.Box 2888, Doha, Qatar anti-corruption drive [email protected] 44350478 (News), The State of Qatar 44466404 (Sport), encourages individual 44466636 (Home delivery) and institutional eff orts 44350474 facebook.com/gulftimes to enhance integrity and twitter.com/gulftimes_Qatar transparency worldwide through the launch of the Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani Anti-Corruption GULF TIMES Excellence Award, which has been in vogue since 2016

Biden should have he Administrative Control and Transparency Authority organised a number of events Ton the occasion of the Inter- courage to rebuke national Anti-Corruption Day, which is observed annually on December 9, since the passage of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption in 2003 climate alarmism to raise public awareness for anti- corruption. Marking the occasion aims to increase Since when are we supposed to believe that a cold climate is awareness and mobilise and unite better than a warm climate? At what point did politicians decide eff orts against corruption which wastes that remaining in the cold, miserable, historically unusual Little Ice fi nancial and human energies and Age would have been better than emerging into the warmer, more constitutes a very serious obstacle to bountiful, and more historically typical climate we enjoy today? development eff orts in many countries If President Joe Biden turns his attention to climate change, around the world. The authority was DETERMINED: HE the President of the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority Hamad bin Nasser al-Misned. he should demonstrate the wisdom and courage to not trample keen on holding seminars, discussion assistants as well as the eff ectiveness of freedoms, stifl e economy, and depress American living standards panels and training courses, within the become aware, more than ever before, reform process of the country in all framework of its eff orts in combating that fi ghting corruption is a duty that fi elds, and a contribution to spreading a their procedures, and their mission to by pursuing expensive, pointless and counterproductive climate corruption. no country can undertake alone, and new culture in the country. consolidate the rule of law. activism. Qatar participated in the second that international cooperation in the On the other hand, Administrative Representative of the Organisation A warmer climate has always benefi ted human health and international conference “Integrity, fi elds of corruption prevention and Control and Transparency Authority for Economic Co-operation and welfare, while a colder climate has always brought death and transparency and accountability promotion of integrity and transparency (ACTA) organised a virtual seminar Development (OECD), Karen Badr, misery. For example, the Little Ice Age, which lasted from policies between principle and is imperative. on the employee charter of integrity touched on the best practices of codes approximately AD 1300 to AD 1900, brought the coldest climate of application” which was organised He underlined that Qatar spares no of employees in the public and private of conduct, and also shed light on the the last 10,000 years. The Little Ice Age also brought rampant crop virtually by the Palestinian Anti- eff ort towards achieving the highest sectors. The seminar reviewed the role of OECD in combating corruption failures and starvation, extreme weather events, the Black Plague, Corruption Commission. Qatar’s eff orts indicators of integrity and transparency, Charter of Integrity of Public Offi cials, and bribery. declining human life spans and declining population numbers. By in prompting integrity and transparency not only at the national level, but also which was issued this year by the Al-Anood al-Langawi, In-charge of contrast, the Medieval Warm Period that preceded the Little Ice and combat corruption in the public at the regional and international levels, Council of Ministers, as well as its Training Planning at the Ministry of sector were highlighted during the and perhaps the most prominent eff orts objectives and role in combating Administrative Development, Labour Age brought favourable climate conditions, bountiful crop harvests, conference. exerted in this regard is the adoption corruption. The Code of Judicial and Social Aff airs (MADLSA), shed light longer life spans and a growing human population. Qatar’s delegation to the conference of a charter of conduct and integrity Conduct issued by the Supreme Judicial on the eff orts made by MADLSA to train The benefi ts of a warmer was headed by HE the President for public offi cials, holding relevant Council was also discussed. employees on the Charter of Integrity climate have become of the Administrative Control and training programmes and achieving A number of speakers participated of Public Offi cials, and circulating it in The prescribed apparent once again, as our Transparency Authority Hamad bin advanced ranks in the Corruption in the virtual event, where head of the government institutions. She also planet fi nally returns to the Nasser al-Misned. Perceptions Index and the Worldwide Investigations Department at ACTA touched on the programmes provided solutions to fi ght warmth that predominated Speaking on the occasion, he Governance Indicators issued by the Majed Abdullah al-Qahtani, who by the Institute of Administration in during the Medieval Warm said the conference strengthens World Bank. moderated the seminar, talked about the this fi eld, and the training plan of the global warming Period. the principle of international He added that Qatar encourages International Anti-Corruption Day, held Institute for the next year, which feature The UN Food and cooperation on which the United individual and institutional eff orts to under the theme “Recover with Integrity 10 specialised training programmes Nations Convention Against enhance integrity and transparency to Build Forward Better”. The Seminar related to the Charter. are far more Agriculture Organisation Corruption is built, and constitutes worldwide through the launch of the discussed the Charter of Integrity of Within the framework of the environmentally documents consistent an opportunity to inform the Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani Public Offi cials, which was issued by relentless eff orts made by ACTA in increases in crop participants from different countries Anti-Corruption Excellence Award, Cabinet decision No 18 of 2020. the fi eld of combating corruption, the harmful than the production, frequently about the international principles which has been awarded annually on Director of Control and Development authority also organised a training setting records. Longer and standards related to the policy the International Anti-Corruption Department at ACTA Amel Ahmed al- course on “Understanding Principles warming itself growing seasons, fewer of integrity, transparency and Day since 2016 for individuals and Kuwari, also talked about the Charter and Ethics of Media” in co-operation frost events, more accountability. organisations that actively contribute of Integrity of Public Offi cials, saying it with Al Jazeera Media Institute, with atmospheric carbon dioxide and more abundant precipitation are The conference also allows for to combating corruption, in four is a set of rules of professional conduct the participation of a number of Qatari an important driving force behind this newfound crop abundance. benefi ting from the experiences of categories, namely Academic Research that apply to civil servants working in media professionals and activists in the More abundant food production, stimulated by a more ideal the countries participating in the and Education, Youth Creativity ministries, government agencies and fi eld of modern media. and Engagement, Innovation and public institutions. climate, is producing dramatic improvement in human health and conference on their ability to develop The course aimed at disseminating and implement integrity, transparency Outstanding Achievement. The She said that the Charter aims to knowledge of the concepts of integrity welfare by reducing hunger, malnutrition and starvation. and accountability policies, in honouring ceremony of the fi fth edition uphold ethics and values of integrity and transparency. Mortality statistics show far more people die each day during the accordance with international of the Award was held this year in the and transparency in relation to the It also aimed to consolidate and cold winter months than during the warm summer months. Here standards and principles. Republic of Tunisia. public offi ces, and enhance basic strengthen the principles of values, in the United States, approximately 800 more people die each day Addressing the opening session Hamad bin Nasser al-Misned rules and principles of job ethics ethics and integrity in the media, in during the cold of winter than during the rest of the year. Globally, of the conference, he stressed the underlined that the announcement of that are based on honesty, sincerity, addition to identifying the theories and scientists report 20 times more people die from cold than from keenness on participating in the event His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim objectivity and impartiality in addition foundations of media work, promoting heat. That amounts to 4 million excess human deaths each year that in light of the strong and deep-rooted bin Hamad al-Thani to hold the fi rst to enhancing the confi dence of service the application of integrity and could be dramatically reduced if global temperatures continue to political and fraternal relations elections for the Shura Council in recipients in the services providers. transparency in the media, shedding modestly warm. between Qatar and Palestine, and October 2021 affi rmed that Qatar is She also presented the most important light on the laws that govern it, ensuring principles contained in the Charter. For all the misleading propaganda about unprecedented global in line with His Highness the Amir taking an important step forward in the freedom of opinion in a manner that Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani’s path of strengthening the traditions For his part, HE Judge Ali al-Jusaiman does not harm the freedoms and heat, global temperatures are presently unusually cool rather than assertion on the support to Palestine of the Qatari Shura and developing talked about the Judicial Code of privacy of others, and strengthening unusually warm. Scientists have long known that temperatures in all possible areas. the legislative process with a wider Conduct, which aims to uphold the professional principles and ethical have been signifi cantly warmer than today throughout most He said the conference is being held participation of citizens, which is a independence, integrity, impartiality charters that regulate the work of media of the time that human civilisation has existed. It is only by at a time when the whole world has culmination of the comprehensive and effi ciency of judges and their professionals. — QNA comparing present temperatures to the unprecedented cold of the Little Ice Age — and declaring that the start of the temperature “record” began just over a century ago — that climate activists can claim “record” present heat. They conveniently ignore the warmer climate — a warmer climate than even today — that has predominated throughout most of the period of human civilisation. Even the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Infected after 5 mins, from 20ft away acknowledges it has low confi dence that any of the forecast harms of a warming planet are occurring today. IPCC acknowledges it has researchers to closely track how the virus contact, I will magically be protected.” Epidemic Investigation Support System, found little or no evidence of worsening hurricanes, tornadoes, By Victoria Kim Seoul moves through populations. Seung said the study pointed to the a digital platform introduced in South fl oods, droughts, etc., as the planet returns to its customary “In this outbreak, the distances need for contact tracers around the world Korea amid the pandemic that allows warmth. Warnings of future climate harms remain solely that — between infector and infected persons to broaden the net in looking for people investigators to access cellphone location speculative warnings that have failed to come true even after many r Lee Ju-hyung has largely were ... farther than the generally who had potentially been infected and to information and credit card data of decades of warnings. avoided restaurants in recent accepted 2 metre [6.6 foot] droplet alert people at lower risk that they may infected individuals in as little as 10 By contrast, the prescribed solutions to fi ght global warming months, but on the few transmission range,” the study’s authors have been exposed. minutes. are far more environmentally harmful than the warming itself. Doccasions he’s dined out, he’s wrote. “The guidelines on quarantine Linsey Marr, a civil and environmental Cellphone GPS data revealed that developed a strange, if sensible, habit: and epidemiological investigation must engineering professor at Virginia Tech the student had briefl y overlapped with The mining of rare earth minerals necessary for wind and solar whipping out a small anemometer to be updated to refl ect these factors for who studies the transmission of viruses another known coronavirus patient from equipment is perhaps the most environmentally destructive check the airfl ow. control and prevention of Covid-19.” in the air, said the fi ve-minute window a diff erent city and province altogether, activity on the planet. Also, wind turbines already kill more than It’s a precaution he has been taking People wearing face masks walk past in which the student, identifi ed in the a door-to-door saleswoman who had 1 million birds and bats each year in the United States, including since a June experiment when he and a coronavirus safety banner ad advising study as “A,” was infected was notable visited Jeonju. Their connection was a many threatened and endangered species. A Green New Deal or colleagues re-created the conditions an enhanced social distancing campaign because the droplet was large enough to fi rst-fl oor restaurant on the afternoon of net-zero carbon dioxide emissions would sentence tens of millions at a restaurant in Jeonju, a city in the in Seoul. carry a viral load, but small enough to June 12 — for just fi ve minutes. of additional birds and bats to unnecessary deaths each year. — southwest of South Korea, where diners K J Seung, an infectious disease travel 20 feet through the air. Authorities in the city of Daejeon, Tribune News Service contracted Covid-19 from an out-of- expert and chief of strategy and policy “‘A’ had to get a large dose in just fi ve where the door-to-door saleswoman was town visitor. Among them was a high for the nonprofi t Partners in Health’s minutes, provided by larger aerosols visiting from, said the woman did not school student who was infected with Massachusetts Covid response, said probably about 50 microns,” she said. tell contact tracers she’d visited Jeonju, To Advertise the coronavirus after fi ve minutes of the study was a reminder of the risk of “Large aerosols or small droplets about an hour’s drive away, where her exposure from more than 20 feet away. indoor transmission as many nations overlapping in that gray area can transmit company held a meeting with 80 people [email protected] The results of the study, for which Lee hunker down for the winter. The offi cial disease further than one or two metres on the sixth fl oor of the building with the Display and other epidemiologists enlisted the defi nition of a “close contact” — 15 [3.3 to 6.6 feet] if you have strong airfl ow.” restaurant. help of an engineer who specialises in minutes, within 6 feet — isn’t foolproof. The South Korean study began with Lee, a professor at the Jeonbuk National 44466621 44418811 aerodynamics, were published last week In his work on Massachusetts’ contact a mystery. When a high school senior in University Medical School who has also in the Journal of Korean Medical Science. tracing programme, he said, business Jeonju tested positive for the coronavirus been helping local authorities carry out Classified The conclusions raised concerns that owners and school administrators have on June 17, epidemiologists were stumped epidemiological investigations, went 44466609 44418811 the widely accepted standard of 6 feet of fi xated on the “close contact” standard, because the city hadn’t had a Covid-19 to the restaurant and was surprised by social distance may not be far enough to thinking just 14 minutes of exposure, or case in two months. North Jeolla how far the two had been sitting. CCTV Subscription keep people safe. spending hours in the same room at a province, where Jeonju is located, hadn’t footage showed the two never spoke, or The study — adding to a growing body distance farther than six feet, is safe. had one for a month. The girl hadn’t touched any surfaces in common — door [email protected] of evidence on airborne transmission “There’s a real misconception about travelled out of the region in recent weeks, handles, cups or cutlery. From the sway of the virus — highlighted how South this in the public.” said Seung, who was and had largely gone from home to school of a light fi xture, he could tell the air Korea’s meticulous and often invasive not involved in the South Korea study. and back. conditioning unit in the ceiling was on at © 2020 Gulf Times. All rights reserved contact tracing regime has enabled “They’re thinking, if I’m not a close Contact tracers turned to the country’s the time. — LAT/Tribune News Service Gulf Times Friday, December 11, 2020 11 THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH What is Hijaamah (cupping)? he word hijaamah (cupping) which they would remove the air by or it is one of the best of your medi- by Ibn Al-Qayyim, may Allah have comes from the word hajm sucking it out after placing the cup cines.” mercy upon him. which means sucking, as in on the skin. Then they used glass It was narrated that Jaabir Ibn ‘Ab- Tthe phrase hajama al-sabiy cups from which they would remove dillaah, may Allah be pleased with him, How cupping is done: thadya ummihi (the infant suckled his the air by burning a piece of cotton or said: I heard the Messenger of Allah, The mouth of the cupping vessel mother’s breast). Al-Hajjaam means wool inside the cup. sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam, say: “If (nowadays they use glass vessels) is the cupper, hijaamah is the profession there is anything good in the medi- placed on the skin at the site chosen for of cupping, and the word mihjam is Virtues of cupping: cines with which you treat yourselves, cupping. Then the cupper rarefi es the used to describe the vessel in which the Al-Bukhari, may Allah have mercy it is in the incision of the cupper, or a air inside the vessel by burning a small blood is collected and the lancet used upon him, narrated from Sa’eed Ibn drink of honey or cauterisation with piece of paper or cotton inside the ves- by the cupper.) Jubayr from Ibn ‘Abbaas, may Allah be fi re, but I do not like to be cauterised.” sel (the old method), so that the mouth In Fiqh (jurisprudence) terminology, pleased with him, that the Prophet, (Al-Bukhari, Muslim). of the vessel will cling to the skin. the word hijaamah is applied by some sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam, (may Al- Sometimes a machine is used instead scholars to the extraction of blood lah exalt his mention), said: “Healing Benefi ts of cupping: of the method described above. The from the nape of the neck by means is in three things: drinking honey, the Cupping has real benefi ts in treating vessel clings to the skin and is left for a of cupping after making an incision incision of a cupper, and cauterising many diseases, past and present. The period of three to ten minutes. with the lancet. Al-Zarqaani, may Al- with fi re, but I forbid my Nation to use diseases which have been treated by Then it is lifted off and a very small lah have mercy upon him, stated that cauterising.” cupping and for which it has been of incision is made in the skin using a cupping is not limited to the nape of Al-Bukhari and Muslim, may Allah benefi t by Allah’s Leave include the clean sharp instrument such as a razor the neck, rather it may be done on any have mercy upon them, narrated that following: blade or the like. Then the cup is put part of the body. This was also the view Anas Ibn Maalik, may Allah be pleased 1- Circulatory diseases back in the same manner as described of al-Khattaabi, may Allah have mercy with him, was asked about the earn- 2- Treating blood pressure and above, until it is fi lled with the bad upon him. ings of the cupper, and he said: infection of the heart muscle blood that comes out of the veins. In conclusion, hijaam refers to the The Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu 3- Diseases of the chest and Then it is taken off , and may be put extraction of blood from the body by ‘alaihi wa sallam, was treated with trachea back once more if needed. When it is means of cupping using a suitable cupping by Abu Taybah, may Allah 4- Headache and pains in the eyes fi nished and the cup is taken away, a vessel or whatever modern equipment be pleased with him. He, sallallaahu 5- Pain in the neck and stomach, dry dressing is placed over the site of serves the same purpose. ‘alaihi wa sallam, ordered that he and rheumatic pain in the muscles the incision. Cupping was known since ancient (Abu Taybah) should be given two saa’ 6- Some diseases of the heart and Before ending we should point out times. It was known to the Chinese, (quantity unit) of food, and he spoke chest, and pain in the joints that no one should undertake cupping the Babylonians and the Pharaohs. with his masters so that they reduced In addition, cupping may off er a except one who can do it well, because Their relics and carved images what they used to take from his earn- unique treatment which may reduce of the harm that may result if it is done indicate that they used cupping to ings. And he, sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa pain, and it does not have any side- by one who is incompetent. treat some diseases. At first they sallam, said: “The best medicine with eff ects. For more information on the Article source: http://www.islamweb. used metal cups or bull’s horns, from which you treat yourselves is cupping, benefi ts of cupping see Zaad al-Ma’aad net/emainpage/ The Prophet’s guidance on treating skin rashes, scabies n the books of Imams Al-Bukhari only ‘Abdur-Rahman Ibn ‘Awf and the fl esh. Every type of thick clothes If one asks, “since silk provides the and Muslim, may Allah have Az-Zubayr. They say that it is possi- weakens the body and hardens the best type of clothes and the most suit- mercy upon them, it is narrated ble, though, that this permission ap- skin.” able for the body, why was it prohib- Ithat Anas, may Allah be pleased plies to other Muslims. When there There are three types of clothes, one ited for men by the Islamic legislation, with him, said: “The Messenger of is a probability regarding a certain that brings warmth and also heats the which is the most honourable, perfect Allah, sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam ruling, adhering to the general text is body. Another type of clothes brings legislation and which allows the good (may Allah exalt his mention), has warranted. This is why some of the warmth but provides no heat to the and pure things and only prohibits the allowed Abdur-Rahman Ibn ‘Awf and narrators of this narration comment- body. The third type does not bring impure things? az-Zubayr Ibn al-’Awwam, may Allah ed: “I do not know if the permission warmth or heat. There is no type that Scholars answered this stating dif- be pleased with them, to wear silk gar- does apply to whoever comes after brings heat but not warmth to those ferent reasons, such as, that Islam pro- ments because of a skin rash they had.” them (‘Abdur-Rahman Ibn ‘Awf and wearing it. For instance clothes made hibited silken garments for men so that Soothing ginger In another narration, “Abdur-Rahman Az-Zubayr).” of wool and animal hair elevate body they observe patience and abandon Ibn ‘Awf and az-Zubayr Ibn al- The correct opinion is that the temperature and bring warmth to the wearing them for Allah’s sake. Others ’Awwam complained to the Prophet, permission is general in its indication skin. On the other hand, silk, Kittan say that silk was prohibited because it nd amongst them will be ability to lower microbial enzymes, sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam, during and that there is no evidence that it (linen) and cotton garments only bring leads to arrogance and pride. passed round vessels of thereby fi ghting against and prevent- a battle that they had a skin rash, and is specifi c or restricted. Similarly, the warmth to the skin. Kittan clothes are Yet others say that silk was pro- silver and cups of crystal — ing colon cancer (Manju & Nalini, he allowed them to wear silk garments Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sal- cold and dry, wool clothes are hot and hibited because of its softness on the Acrystal-clear, made of sil- 2006). More recently, ginger is being which I saw them wearing.” lam, once said to Abu Burdah: “This dry, while cotton garments are moder- skin that leads to feminine behaviour ver. They will determine the measure studied for use in soothing the joint There are two areas of interest re- permission applies to you and none ate. Silken garments are softer and while weakening manhood and mas- thereof (according to their wishes). pains in osteoarthritis (Fajardo & Di garding this narration, one in the area else after you.” Also, Allah said to His less hot than wool. The author of Al- culinity. Hence, you rarely see a man And they will be given to drink there Cesare, 2005). of Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) and Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam, Minhaj stated that wearing silk, “Does wearing silken garments who is not of a cup (of wine) mixed with zan- Although the jury is still out, another medical. regarding the woman who off ered not bring as much warmth as cotton, affected by its softness by inadvert- jabeel (ginger), a spring there called ginger may modify or stimulate the In the area of Fiqh, in principle, herself in marriage to the Prophet, because it is milder.” ently imitating feminine behaviour salsabeel. And round about them will thyroid gland (Tamler & Mechanick, wearing silken garments is allowed sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam, (what Every type of soft, polished clothes and softness, even if he was among serve boys of everlasting youth. If 2006). By a similar thread, and since only for women and is disallowed for means): heat the body less and in less eff ective the most masculine men. Wearing you see them, you would think them ginger may infl uence the amount men, except when there is a legitimate “...A privilege for you only, not for in helping the decomposition process. silken garments will certainly dimin- scattered pearls. And when you look of energy we use from the foods we need. For instance, men are allowed to the (rest of the) believers...” [Qur’an, That is why it is better that this type of ish the manly qualities and mascu- there (in Paradise), you will see a de- consume, more studies are needed wear silken garments in cold weather, 33:50] clothes is worn during summer and in linity, although these qualities will light (that cannot be imagined), and about the relationship between when one has only a silken garment In the medical area, silk is produced hot areas. not disappear all together. a great dominion.” [Qur’an 76:15-20] weight loss and ginger consumption to wear and when complaining from by an animal and is a remedy. Silk has Since silken garments are neither As for those who do not comprehend Ginger is another soothing herb to (Riccardi et al., 2005). As a caution- mange, rashes, mites or lice, as evident many benefi ts, such as soothing and dry nor thick as the other types of these facts, let them submit to Allah’s contemplate. It is actually the stem ary note, ginger changes the way the by the last narration. strengthening the heart and helping clothes they help as a treatment for wise decisions and adhere to the texts of a plant that grows downward — body thins the blood and uses anaes- According to Imams Ahmad and relieve several of its ailments. Silk also skin rashes that result from dry, thick that prohibit it for men. below ground. Peeling the brown thesia; therefore, people with diabe- Shafi ’I, may Allah have mercy upon helps against black bile and whatever material. Hence, the Prophet, sallal- The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa outer skin reveals a juicy food that tes, heart, or blood vessel problems them, wearing silken garments is al- ailments it might cause. Further, silk laahu ‘alaihi wa sallam, allowed Az- sallam, said: “Allah has allowed silk has a distinctive taste and emanating or people undergoing surgery should lowed for men if a necessity warrants strengthens the eyesight when used Zubayr and ‘Abdur-Rahman to wear and gold for the females of my nation fragrance. Curiously, ginger is men- discuss their use of ginger with their it. The permission given to some as eyeliner. Raw silk, which is used in silken garments due to their skin rash. and prohibited them for the males of tioned in the Qur’an in the chapter healthcare provider to determine Muslims due to special circumstances preparing medications and remedies, Also, silken garments are the least my nation.” [An-Nasa’i] Al-Insan (Qur’an 76:17) as camphor. if it is safe or benefi cial for them applies to all those who face similar is hot and dry in the fi rst degree. When hospitable to mites or lice, for it is not In another narration, the Prophet, While the two herbs are pungent (Alexander, 2006; Canwell-Bruce, circumstances. silk is used in clothes, it is mild and the best environment where mites live sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam, said: and strong in characteristic, they 2007). This herb, mentioned in the Several scholars said that the nar- heats the body. Sometimes it could and thrive. “Wearing silk and gold is prohibited for have complementary and contrary Qur’an as being part of what people rations that prohibit silken garments chill the body. The types of body wear that neither the males of my Nation and allowed for properties for the same soothing of Paradise drink, has been widely for men apply in general. They said Ar-Razi, may Allah have mercy elevates the body temperature nor the females.” eff ect. While camphor is cooling, used by man who is still discovering that the aforementioned narration upon him, said: “Silk is hotter than brings warmth are made of iron, lead, Article source: http://www.islamweb. ginger is warming. Both come from numerous uses for it. might entail a specific permission for linen, colder than cotton and develops wood, sand, and so forth. net/emainpage/ a gushing spring, and will both be Ordinary use of ginger in our diets mixed to form a drink in Paradise can be benefi cial to our health, but that is served in an elegant cup as a how can we get it in our diet? Most reward for those that were righteous people in the West eat sweetened and patient. ginger, such as ginger with fruit or Guidance on treating wounds and cuts According to Imam Ibn Katheer, honey, or as a zing to cakes or breads. may Allah have mercy upon him, Some prenatal healthcare profession- n the books of Imams Al-Bukhari bleeding and coating exposed fl esh then said: “I forbid my nation from rial that has caused the ailment, salsabeel will run continuous with a als suggest pregnant women eat ginger and Muslim may Allah have mercy when it is placed on a wound. In old branding by fi re (cauterising),” and in honey also helps in this case because fl owing, rich current; its warmth is cookies before getting out of bed upon them it is narrated that Sahl Egypt, paper was made of the Bardi another narration: “I do not like to be it leads the various substances to to make the drink balanced with the (Davis, 2007). Ginger tea is soothing IIbn Sa’d, may Allah be pleased which had a cold, dry condition. Bardi branded by fi re.” maturity along with its other quali- contrasting coolness of the camphor to the bowel (Merchant, 2007), and an with him, was asked about how the ash is eff ective in treating oral fungus Cauterising by fi re should be the last ties of cleansing, softening, soothing (Safi ur-Rahman al-Mubarakpuri, infusion can promote relaxation. Gin- Messenger’s, sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa and infection, hemoptysis (spitting resort and only used when warranted. and purging the affected organs. In 2003). The servants mentioned in ger can also be used to spice up coff ee sallam (may Allah exalt his mention), up blood) and also prevents malignant The fi re should not be the fi rst choice this case, the septic material will be these verses are youthful, with an array and black tea. Some eat pickled ginger injuries in the battle of Uhud were infections from spreading.” because of the intense pain it causes gently extracted while saving the of colours, fi ne clothing, and orna- alone others use it to garnish foods like treated. Sahl said: “The Prophet’s, and which will be used to remove a body the annoyance of using strong ments. Since there is nothing more vegetable sushi. Alternatively, ginger sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam, face was Using honey, cupping and cau- lesser pain! laxatives. beautiful than seeing pearls in a place pieces add fl avouring to rice, lentils, injured, his tooth was broken and the terising as remedies Some doctors said that diseases Physical ailments are either acute, that is dazzling beyond our imagina- seafood, or meats. If you are not sure, helmet he was wearing was smashed related to the temperament are not needing cauterisation because tion, let’s take some time to ponder ask someone in your local Masjid or on his head. Fatimah, may Allah be The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa either material or non-material. The they would soon be neutralised, or ginger in this life as we know it. neighbourhood—you can learn about pleased with her, the daughter of the sallam, said: “There is cure in three material types are either cold, hot, chronic ailments, for which cauteris- As the third most frequently used your community while adding it to Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alaihi substances, a drink of honey, a slash wet or dry or a combination of these ing the proper organ is the best remedy complementary and alternative your cuisine. wa sallam, was washing the blood off with a knife used for cupping and conditions. The four conditions, hot- after extracting the septic substances. herbal substance (Alexander, 2006), Ginger is a soothing, warm herb while ‘Ali, may Allah be pleased with cauterising by fi re. I forbid my Nation ness and coldness are effected, while Chronic diseases usually result from ginger has plenty of medicinal uses. that reminds us of the richness of him, was pouring water on her hands from cauterising by fi re.” [Al-Bukhari] the other two, wetness and dryness, thick, cold septic substances resid- There are genetic diff erences in Paradise. With that in mind, we need with his shield. When Fatimah realised Abu ‘Abdullah Al-Maziri said ple- are usually affected. When one of ing in the aff ected organ, ailing it, our perceptions of the spiciness and to be constantly making eff orts to that the bleeding did not stop, she thoric (excessive substances) condi- the two effective temperaments is spoiling its constitution and, thereby, mildness of many fl avours, such as attain these rewards. In both Saheeh took a burned mat (of palm leaves) and tions are either sanguineous (bloody), stronger than the other, it is usually infl aming the parts of the body that ginger (Duff y, 2007). Current studies (Saheeh Al-Bukhari and Muslim), inserted the ash in the wound of Allah’s bilious, phlegmy, or melancholic. accompanied by one of the affected are directly connected to the aff ected theorise that ginger acts to calm the we are given simple advice on how Messenger, sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sal- Curing sanguineous plethora entails temperaments. Every type of tem- organ. Therefore, cauterising should gastrointestinal system (Golding and to achieve the gardens and treasures lam, and the bleeding stopped.” extracting the blood. If plethora was perament in the body has two parts, be used to dissipate and extract the Gresty, 2005); however, it is note- of Paradise. The Companion Abu The ashes of burnt palm leaves are from the other three types, its cure is effective and affected. septic substances in the aff ected organ worthy that its relieving eff ects are Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with very eff ective in stopping bleeding, in softening the stool as warranted for Temperamental ailments are usu- with fi re. more prevalent in women than men. him, has reported that Allah’s Mes- because it is a strong drying agent and each disease. The Prophet, sallallaahu ally caused by whichever effective The narration explains treatments Approximately 250mg ginger in teas or senger, sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam, because it has the least burning eff ect ‘alaihi wa sallam, has indicated that condition is stronger, hotness or for all types of physical ailments, just tablets reduces nausea and vomiting said: “Two are the expressions which (on the exposed skin). Other strong honey is used as a laxative and that coldness. The Prophet’s, sallallaahu as we learned the treatment method during pregnancy (Vutyavanich and are light on the tongue, but heavy drying remedies have a burning eff ect cupping is used to extract [septic] ‘alaihi wa sallam, statement directs for all simple ailments (accompanied Ruangsri, 2001; Lane, 2007). Other in scale, dear to the Compassion- on the skin and cause the blood to be blood. Some people said that when us to the origin of ailments, hotness by fever) from the narration: “The heat studies in complementary medicine ate One. Exalted is Allah and praise irritated and the bleeding to inten- the slash by a cupping knife does not and coldness. If the ailment was hot, of the fever is a breath of the Hell Fire: for cancer patients confi rm that ginger is due to Him, Exalted is Allah, sify. Further, when the ashes of palm work, the last resort is branding by fi re the cure entails extracting the blood cool it with water.” is eff ective for the nausea and vomit- the Great.” (Khan, 1997; Siddique, leaves are applied alone or mixed with (cauterising). The Prophet, sallallaahu by cupping or puncturing the veins, Article source: http://www.islamweb. ing caused by chemotherapy (Mansky 2000). As we use and remember vinegar in a bleeding nose, it will stop ‘alaihi wa sallam, mentioned brand- both of which help extract the septic net/emainpage/ & Wallerstedt, 2006; Taiziang and ginger in this world, let’s seek Allah’s the bleeding. ing by fi re as a last resort when the matter, cooling the temperament. If Mechanick, 2005). Ginger is also used pleasure in the Hereafter. The author of Al-Qanoon, may body has a strong resistance against the ailment is cold, we treat it with to combat abdominal pain (Scholl & Article source: http://www.islamweb. Allah have mercy upon him, said: “Al- medicine, rendering it ineff ective. The heat, such as by taking honey. If we Allen, 2007). In addition, it has the net/emainpage/ Bardi (papyrus) is eff ective in stopping Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam, also need to extract the cold mate- Gulf Times 12 Friday, December 11 , 2020 QATAR