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Trump vows ‘severe AL GHANEM INAUGURATES APACHE HELICOPTER PRODUCTION LINE hief of Staff of the punishment’ if Saudi Qatari Armed Forces CLieutenant-General murdered Khashoggi (Pilot) HE Ghanem bin Shaheen al Ghanem on DPA Saturday inaugurated the ISTANBUL/WASHINGTON production line of Apache helicopters meant for the US PRESIDENT Donald Qatari Amiri Air Forces during Trump has promised that a visit of Boeing’s factory in Saudi Arabia would face Mesa, Arizona. The Major "severe punishment" if the General also toured the flight kingdom's leadership was simulator facility in the fac- behind the disappearance of tory. He was accompanied by journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Boeing Vertical Lift’s General The Washington Post Manager David Koopersmith, writer and Saudi dissident Director of the Apache has not been seen since he project committee Brigadier entered the Saudi consulate QPC deeply General (Pilot) Ghanem bin in Istanbul on October 2 Abdul Hadi al Shahwani, to deal with paperwork re- concerned members of the commit- quired to marry his Turkish DOHA: The Qatar Press tee and a number of Qatari fiancee. Armed Forces officers in World leaders have de- Centre (QPC) has ex- charge of the project. (QNA). manded an explanation pressed its deep concern from Riyadh amid US and over the disappearance Turkish media reports that of Saudi journalist Jamal authorities believe Khashog- Khashoggi after he had gi, a legal US resident, was entered the kingdom’s murdered in the consulate. consulate in Istanbul. In Saudi Arabia vehemently re- a statement issued on futes accusations it was be- Saturday, the centre said Qatari pilgrims face new kind hind his disappearance and it was following with great has claimed Khashoggi left the building before he went concern the develop- missing. ments regarding the sus- "We are going to get to picious disappearance of the bottom of it and there Khashoggi since the first of racial bias in Saudi: Marri will be severe punishment" day. (QNA) PAGE 2 if Saudi Arabia killed him, Trump told CBS News in an reluctant to cancel a 110-bil- The NHRC chief calls on UN to initiate a globalprobe into Saudi violations of religious freedom interview released on Satur- lion-dollar arms deal with day. the Saudis, even if Riyadh QNA freedom of religion or belief at “This is a precedent in the Asked if Khashoggi was was found responsible. LONDON the United Nations. mandate of the Special Rap- murdered on the order of the "I don't want to hurt He has called on the Unit- porteur on freedom of religion Saudi government, Trump jobs. I don't want to lose SAUDI Arabia is practising a ed Nations to initiate a global or belief in the United Nations. replied: "It's being investi- an order like that. And you “new kind of racial discrimi- probe into Saudi denying peo- We call upon him to include gated, it's being looked at know what, there are other nation” on Qatari people per- ple in Qatar their right to per- this precedent and to record very, very strongly, and we ways of punishing - to use forming religious rites in the form religious rites. all the violations that Saudi would be very upset and an- a word that's a pretty harsh kingdom, National Human Despite a year and a half Arabia has been implicated in gry if that were the case." word - but it's true." Rights Committee (NHRC) after leading an unjust siege on his annual reports to the Hu- "As of this moment, they An excerpt of the inter- Chairman Dr Ali bin Smaikh Qatar, Dr Marri said Saudi has man Rights Council and to deny it, and they deny it ve- view, due to air in full on al Marri told a UN official on not stopped the “violations”. conduct studies to provide im- hemently. Could it be them? Sunday on the programme Monday. The NHRC chief called on mediate and future solutions Yes," he said. "60 Minutes," was released The country has been ac- the Special Rapporteur to ap- to these grave violations,” Dr But Trump said he was on Saturday. PAGE 10 cused of harassing Qatari hajj prise the Saudi authorities of Marri said. pilgrims and restricting or de- the danger of politicising reli- Dr Marri said Saudi’s arbi- nying their access to Mekkah. gious practices. Dr Marri said NHRC Chairman Dr Ali bin Smaikh al Marri trary actions amounted to po- “Unfortunately, it appears appropriate action would be liticisation of religious rituals, that we are facing a new type taken to hold Saudi Arabia ac- before the European Union the peoples of the Gulf, are as per the UN human rights of racial discrimination that countable for this locally, re- and other bodies concerned that the policies of the King- code. He stressed the need for Pastor’s release: Trump limits the freedom to practice gionally and internationally, if soon, he added. dom of Saudi Arabia have pro- Saudi authorities to respect religious rites,” he said in his it did not back down from its “The repercussions of the duced a new kind of discrimi- the rights of citizens and resi- thanks Erdogan ‘for his help’ meeting with Ahmed Shahid, discriminatory actions. siege crisis, despite ideological nation because of the political dents of Qatar to practice their US President Donald Trump thanked Turkey on Saturday for the UN Special Rapporteur on The matter will be brought and ethnic consensus among dispute. religious rites unconditionally. freeing American pastor Andrew Brunson after two years in custody and said it would help improve strained relations, but he denied cutting a deal with Ankara. “I don’t make deals for hostages. There was, however, Oman gets more Qatari tourists after siege great appreciation on behalf of the United States, which will THE number of Qatari tourists to Oman has been increasing since the CCQ strives for Suspended Gaza lead to good, perhaps great, relations between the United blockade and is expected to grow further with growing cooperation quality education fuel deal shreds States & Turkey!” Trump wrote in a tweet. Trump specifically thanked President Tayyip Erdogan “for his help”, drawing a between the Qatar Tourism Authority and the Omani Ministry of in Qatar: President tough diplomatic Tourism, according to an Omani Ministry of Tourism official. curt response from the Turkish leader, who has repeatedly Dr Naemi (PG 20 ) efforts (PG 10 ) said it was a court’s decision to make, not his. PAGE 11 — BY MALEK HELALI PAGE 20

ROAD TO 2022 Mahmoud chairs IPG Qatar to have 80,000 hotel rooms ready for World Cup consultative meet in Geneva prime locality of Qatar. “You go to Asia, Europe, The Katara Hospitality CEO says the chain To be built as part of America or Africa, everywhere Katara Hospitality’s five-year budget hotels are in high will set up its own brand of budget hotels plan, he said, the five-star demand. They also give better hotel will be ready before the returns than luxury hotels,” SATYENDRA PATHAK the minimum requirement 2022 FIFA World Cup. he said. DOHA of 80,000 rooms for the Mulla said that two of “We have already entered mega sporting event. All the Katara Hospitality’s mega into talks to acquire or open MORE than 80,000 hotel hotel rooms will be delivered projects Salwa Resort and Al such hotels in Sri Lanka, India and cruise ship rooms will between 2019 and 2021.” Messila will be launched by and Thailand. We might in- be available to host fans and Work on all of Katara the end of this year or early vest in Sri Lanka and Thailand visitors during the 2022 FIFA Hospitality hotel and resort next year. soon,” he said. World Cup in Qatar, a top of- projects are going as per We have already entered Besides launching these Talking about the upcom- ficial of Qatar’s leading hospi- schedule, Mulla said add- into talks to acquire or luxury projects, Mulla said, ing projects in the interna- tality organisation has said. ing that some of the projects open such hotels in Sri the company is looking at tional market, Mulla said SPEAKER of the Advisory (Shura) Council HE Ahmed In an exclusive interview like the iconic Katara Towers Lanka, India and Thiland. acquiring two, three and four- Raffles Singapore is all set to bin Abdullah bin Zaid al Mahmoud chaired on with Qatar Tribune, Katara development in Lusail Marina star hotels worldwide. open in the first quarter of Saturday the consultative meeting for parliament Hospitality CEO Hamad District are expected to be de- We might invest in Sri Divulging the company’s 2019 after the completion of Lanka and Thailand soon. speakers of the Islamic Parliamentary Group (IPG), Abdulla al Mulla said, “Qatar livered ahead of the schedule. plan to increase the share of phase three of the restora- which is taking place alongside the 139th general will have almost 60,000 hotel “If you go to Lusail, you Katara Hospitality CEO budget hotels in its portfolio, tion of the flagship property rooms ready much before will find 12,000 to 15000 ho- Mulla said, “We have a plan. named after the founder of assembly of the Inter-parliamentary Union. the start of 2022 FIFA tour- tel rooms being constructed. Hamad Abdulla al Mulla We are going to create our modern Singapore. The five-day general assembly will begin in Geneva nament. Besides this, up to All these rooms will be deliv- own brand of budget hotels. Renovations of most of on Sunday. The speaker of the Advisory Council also 20,000 rooms in cruise ships ered by the end of 2021,” he Katara Hospitality will soon We will launch the brand soon our hotels and resorts world- will be available throughout said. announce a major project to to the lucrative market of wide will also be over by participated in the consultative meeting of the Arab the tournament. It will cover Mulla also revealed that build a five-star project in a budget hotels worldwide.” 2020, he said. group. — QNA PAGE 20 02 Sunday, October 14, 2018

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Deeply concerned Qatar to continue working together with Arab, about Khashoggi’s African countries to address disasters: Muraikhi

disappearance: QPC QNA He noted the organisation and its seven common objec- TUNIS of major conferences in the tives, pointing out that Qatar QNA Arab region to address disas- has enacted the necessary laws DOHA MINISTER of State for For- ter risks, pointing in this re- and regulations and estab- eign Affairs HE Sultan bin gard to the conferences held lished institutional arrange- THE Qatar Press Centre Saad al Muraikhi affirmed in Jordan, Egypt and Qatar in ments such as the Permanent (QPC) has expressed its Qatar’s keenness to continue 2013, 2014 and 2017 respec- Committee for Emergency, deep concern about the working together with Arab tively, during which political which oversees the urban and disappearance of Saudi and African countries to ad- declarations focused on issues civil expansion in line with all journalist Jamal Khashoggi dress disasters effectively and related to the implementation the standards of security and after he had entered the to contribute to preparedness of the Hyogo framework for safety at global levels, in ad- Saudi consulate in Istan- plans to minimise the dam- action at local level and con- dition to investing in qualified bul and was reported to ages caused by them. sultation on the Sendai frame- personnel to work in the fields have been brutally killed at In a statement before the work, the Paris Convention on of rescue, development and re- the consulate. Arab-African Platform on Dis- Climate Change and sustain- lief for safety for all who reside In a statement issued aster Risk Reduction in Tunis able development goals 2030. on its land. on Saturday, the Centre on Friday, Muraikhi expressed Muraikhi stressed that Qa- He remarked further said it was following with Jamal Khashoggi. Qatar’s support for the plat- tar attaches great importance that Qatar has established great concern the develop- form’s final declaration, to the issues of sustainable hu- the standing committee for ments regarding the suspi- “We are following with stressing that Qatar will spare man development as it is one rescue and relief operations cious disappearance of the great concern the fate of no effort to build regional and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad al Muraikhi. of the pillars of its national vi- and humanitarian aid for ar- colleague, Khashoggi, since colleague Khashoggi in international partnerships to sion, adding that addressing eas afflicted by catastrophes in the first day and the contro- the hope of revealing the tackle the issue. by promoting preparedness we have adopted the Sendai the dangers of manmade or brotherly and friendly coun- versy and ambiguity that truth to the world without Muraikhi said that Qatar and response as an integral framework, which replaced natural disasters is one of the tries. It has enacted the laws made his case followed up any ambiguity.” looked forward to seeing con- part of national development the 2005-2015 Hyogo Frame- most important ways to pre- of humanitarian and non- with interest by the world The Qatar Press Centre structive coordination and plans in countries. work for Disaster Risk Reduc- serve national achievements governmental organisations at large. denounced any attempt cooperation and working to- He emphasised that dis- tion. The new framework for and capabilities. and donor institutions, which The Centre urged hu- to conceal and waste time gether to reduce the negative aster response required a 2015-2030 will continue and Emanating from this, direct support and relief to all man rights and freedom of to distort facts in the case effects of natural disasters and renewed effort to respond requires effective and influen- he said, Qatar supports the countries affected by natural expression organisations before presenting it to emergencies on human life, to new and emerging risks, tial international and regional Sendai framework for disas- disasters or conflict-stricken to take strong positions the world. environment and economies adding: “As everyone knows, cooperation.” ter risk reduction 2015-2030 and civil war areas. on Khashoggi’s disappear- It confirmed its prin- ance, calling for honest and cipled positions reject- independent investigations ing all forms of target and to reveal the truth and ex- restriction of journalists, in August after the public re- Qatar slams attack on pose those involved in expressing the hope that MEC cuts air freight fares for firms at quested more time to prepare Afghanistan poll rally the case. the investigation bodies for participation and shopping. The Centre said it would reveal the circum- The market will feature all would continue to follow stances and announce the 2nd Seasonal Market for Camping camping supplies at one site QATAR has strongly con- up all developments re- fate of Khashoggi imme- with the participation of well- demned the attack which lated to Khashoggi’s dis- diately and “prosecute the THE Ministry of Economy and ket for Camping can benefit gram from Kuwait, QR4.28/ established firms in this field. targeted an election rally in appearance until the situ- perpetrators of the evil Commerce (MEC), in coopera- from the discounted air freight kg from Pakistan (Lahore, Ka- The market, which at- northeastern Afghanistan, ation is resolved, adding: with transparency”. tion with Qatar Airways, has an- prices. rachi), QR6.23/ kg from Mo- tracts visitors, camp own- causing deaths and injuries. nounced discounted air freight The market, which will be rocco (Casablanca), QR8.88/ ers and camping enthusiasts, In a statement on Saturday, prices for the shipment of par- held from October 24 to De- kg from Turkey ((Istanbul), contributes to stimulating the the Ministry of Foreign Af- ticipating companies’ goods in cember 1, 2018, in Al-Rifaa QR9.04/kg from China and commercial activities in the fairs reiterated Qatar’s firm the Second Edition of the Sea- Street, will feature all camping QR2.18/kg from Iran. local market, supporting Qa- stance rejecting violence and sonal Market for Camping. supplies in one site, in addition The ministry has invited tar’s economy and creating a terrorism regardless of mo- Rumaihi, Georgian minister The initiative falls in line to providing a space and public public to visit the following diverse environment that con- tives and reasons. The state- with the ministry’s efforts to services for participating com- link in order to view the list of tributes to the growth of the ment expressed the condo- discuss agri cooperation support and encourage com- panies free of charge. shipping agents for each coun- trade sector. It aims at pro- lences of Qatar to the victims’ panies to participate in this The discounted air freight try: ‘https://www.mec.gov.qa/ viding spaces for Qatari trad- families, the government and QNA sides, especially in agricul- year’s edition of the market. prices for camping supplies ar/Pages/souq.aspx’. ers and productive families the people of Afghanistan, TBILISI ture and food security. All local, regional and in- from different source coun- The MEC has announced to market their products and wishing the injured a speedy He also said that during ternational companies wishing tries are as follows: QR3.78 the opening of registration for enables consumers to easily recovery. (QNA) MINISTER of Municipal- his visit to Georgia, he was to participate in the Second per kilogram from Oman participation in the Second acquire the necessary camping ity and Environment HE briefed on various Georgian Edition of the Seasonal Mar- (Muscat); QR4.45 per kilo- Seasonal Market for camping tools and supplies. (TNN) Mohammed bin Abdullah food products and expressed al Rumaihi and Georgia’s his hope to enhance coopera- Sudanese PM meets Minister of Environment tion with the Georgian side in Protection and Agriculture the field of diversified agri- Qatar’s Ambassador Levan Davitashvili held a cultural and food trade. MoTC holds inspection meeting to discuss coopera- He pointed out that the PRIME Minister and Minister tion in agriculture and food Georgian side expressed its of Finance of Sudan Moataz security fields. full desire and readiness to drive for sea transport Mousa met with Ambassador Discussions during the increase and strengthen co- of the State of Qatar to the meeting dealt with means of operation and partnership THE Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC) on Saturday Republic of Sudan HE Abdul- enhancing cooperation be- with Qatari investors. conducted an inspection campaign on sea transport with the participa- rahman bin Ali al Kubaisi in tween Qatar and Georgia in He noted that Qatar had tion of the General Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security and Qatar Khartoum on Saturday. Dis- areas of mutual interest. signed two agreements with Tourism Authority. The campaign falls within continuous cooperation and cussions during the meeting Following the meeting, Georgia in 2016 in the fields coordination between all bodies concerned countrywide and aims to dealt with relations between Rumaihi said that he had of agricultural and veterinary ensure all sea modes of transport follow and work in compliance with all the two brotherly countries, discussed with the Georgian cooperation, and a twinning applicable laws and regulations. It also aims to crackdown on violations. and means of boosting them, minister all aspects of co- agreement was signed be- The campaign seeks to ensure maritime safety and security as well as besides issues of common in- operation between the two tween Doha and Tbilisi. protecting lives and property in sea. (TNN) terest. (QNA) Constructing Qatar Industry Qatar calls for building global ew steps have re- industrial working struc- multilateral trade system cently been taken tures and factories. Instead Nto enable Qatar to of more architectural and become the trade hub of aesthetical aspects, these QNA Mahmoud commended the trade and development as the the GCC region. One of the new formations will require NEW YORK tangible progress in the Doha De- most important of these is optimum functionality.” important role played by the velopment Round of the World the passing of the Foreign THE State of Qatar stressed the im- United Nations Conference Trade Organization that helped Direct Investment (FDI) Building Starts with portance of building a rule-based, on Trade and Development revitalise the global partnership law, which will allow 100% Materials open, non-discriminatory and eq- (UNCTAD) and its relentless for sustainable development. non-Qatari investment in Such functionality must uitable multilateral trade system efforts to address trade and The member of the delegation all sectors by the end of be integral to these build- that contributes to sustainable de- of the State of Qatar to the 73rd 2018. ings, and start with the velopment, inclusive growth and development issues session of the UN General Assem- Mr Cagri Kurbal, owner tion of investment.” very materials from which employment opportunities around bly noted that the Addis Ababa Ac- of architectural materials they are built. This is some- the world. vironment of uncertainty and vola- tion Agenda forms an integral part distributor Merger Mimari, The New Industrial thing which Merger Mimari This came in the speech of tility require the international com- of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable says: “This will definitely Construction Trend has extensive experience Qatar delivered by a member munity to intensify efforts to reach Development and stresses the firm help develop Qatar’s inde- Mr Kurbal believes that in in, as Mr Kurbal explains: of the delegation from the State common visions that promote glo- commitment of the international pendent economy via an the beginning of next year “We have contributed to participating in the work of the bal economies, especially in devel- community to address funding industrial revolution. Eco- many of the global com- the building of some of 73rd session of the General As- oping and least-developed coun- challenges and create an enabling nomic development can panies who already have the most complex indus- sembly of the United Nations tries. He added that it is through environment at all levels for sus- never be considered with- liaison offices in Doha will trial buildings, such as the Mansour Abdullah al Mahmoud, these efforts that the aspirations of tainable development. out the development of a start to extend their busi- Turkcell Data Center and before the Second Committee of all the peoples of the world in a dig- He said that the successful im- proper industry, as it is the ness entities, shifting from Akbank Data Center, in the General Assembly on Satur- nified life will be met. plementation of the Addis Ababa lifeblood of any economy.” cally locate in a territory in their tower offices to factory Turkey, with project budg- day. The meeting was discussing Mahmoud noted that inter- Action Agenda depends mainly which a certain amount of buildings in industrial areas ets of almost half a billion macroeconomic policies. national trade is a significant on the mobilisation of resources Qatar Shortlisted company shares belong to or trade zones on the out- USD. Our award-winning Mahmoud commended the im- enabling tool for economic devel- at the national and international Since the announcement them. This is due to a their skirts of the towns. He says: work on such projects dem- portant role played by the United opment, stimulating overall eco- levels and the effective use of those of the draft of the new FDI Corporate Law, which was “This will implicitly affect onstrates our experience in Nations Conference on Trade and nomic growth, creating employ- resources for the eradication of law, there has already been set decades ago. However the features of the buildings using the most suitable and Development (UNCTAD) and its ment opportunities and reducing poverty and the achievement of some sudden global atten- with this new legislation, being built in Qatar in the effective materials; knowl- relentless efforts to address trade poverty, thus contributing to the sustainable development in all its tion. Mr Kurbal Says: “This more and more companies following years. We will wit- edge which we believe will and development issues. realisation of the 2030 Agenda for three dimensions. is understandable because around the world are now ness a new building trend, successfully transfer to the He pointed out that the current Sustainable Development. He then highlighted Qatar’s many large corporate or- adding Qatar to their short- shifting from residential building of Qatar’s industry economic crises, high unemploy- He stressed the importance firm commitment to respecting ganisations cannot techni- list for their next destina- and hospitality buildings to in the following years.” ment rates and the debt burden of of the United Nations Secretary- human rights, including the right the world in a global economic en- General’s report on international to development. Nation Sunday, October 14, 2018 03 HBKU’s QEERI works towards realising Qatar’s goals in water and energy use, environment

and community events. Over the course of the current year, we have had school students meeting some of our scien- INTERVIEW tists and we have participated in summer camps. For us the AILYN AGONIA younger students are our big- DOHA gest target audience because we believe that change actu- QATAR Environment and ally comes from the youth. Energy Research Institute This year, we had students (QEERI), a national research from four to five schools vis- institute under Hamad Bin iting us. Next year, we plan Khalifa University (HBKU), is to approach more schools to poised to increase its role as a visit us. Also, we will try to national institute focusing on reinforce our efforts in being energy, water and environ- more visible to the public, in- ment with new programmes cluding families,” the QEERI and direction that bring its re- official said. search, development and in- Commenting on the fa- novation at the country level. cilities at QEERI, Vermeersch QEERI Executive Direc- ‘Our mission is to conduct high-quality described it as one of the best tor Dr Marc Vermeersch research, development and innovation ever he had seen. He said, told Qatar Tribune in an QEERI: Assisting in tackling the grand challenges in energy, water and environment to “I have travelled a lot in the exclusive interview recently assist Qatar in tackling its grand past mainly building research that the institute is moving O QEERI is being restructured across four centres: Energy Center, Water Center, Environment Center and challenges. One of our key tasks is to partnerships. It is not often towards bridging the gap be- Computational (Materials & Processes) Center that you see this level. I keep tween fundamental research, provide technical and scientific telling the staff they have one applied research and the mar- O Its expansion plans include increasing the outdoor, and indoor testing facilities, building a micro and nano support to the ministries and different of the best facilities ever in the ket’s needs and developing a fabrication capability, increasing the number of air quality and monitoring stations (AQMS) to six in Doha after it stakeholders to help in their process world. If you are in Europe, it market-driven and technolo- recently commissioned its fourth permanent AQMS at the American School of Doha as well as expanding the solar of building strategies, policies and is very easy to find bits and gy-driven research. It is also resource monitoring stations in the country. This will help to better balance the innovation efforts between guidelines. We also work closely with pieces of this kind of research building pilots and demon- incremental development and disruptive approaches the oil and gas industry’ facility distributed across the strators to speed-up learning city or country, but never eve- curve and facilitate delivery to O QEERI is keen to reach out to the wider community and increase the public’s awareness about the role of the - Dr Marc Vermeersch, rything under one roof like the national stakeholders. national institute. Schools can contact QEERI on [email protected] QEERI Executive Director we do here at the Researchery To better address the (HBKU Research Complex).” grand challenges of Qatar and “What you see here, how- firm up the programmes of force our support to oil and to better balance the innova- recently commissioned its (coming) Indoor Testing Fa- provide analytical and char- ever, in terms of network and institute, it is being restruc- gas stakeholders”. tion efforts between incre- fourth permanent AQMS at cility for accelerated ageing of acterisation services to stake- density of research capabili- tured across four centres, “The idea is to develop mental development and dis- the American School of Doha. different types of equipment holders. Bringing new part- ties is incomparable to any- namely Energy Center, Water processes and technologies to ruptive approaches. The first The institute is also expand- and tools. It is also working ners is really the way to go thing found in the region and Center, Environment Center convert natural gas reserves ‘host’ in this vehicle will be ing the solar resource moni- on underground water map- and we are supported by QF a rare find anywhere in the and Computational (Materi- into value-added products dedicated to light sensing and toring stations. It is targeting ping effort (from airborne to to speed up the process. It is a world. As such, QEERI is tru- als and Processes) Center. or building blocks, as well as conversion, and more globally to have 13 to 15 stations in the satellite). big change for us,” he added. ly equipped to play a strong Talking about the recent CO2 capture and conversion/ to sensors,” said Vermeersch. entire country plus satellite Notably, Vermeersch He also mentioned plans supporting role in helping initiatives of QEERI under utilisation (CCU). We are also In terms of expanding its observation for solar resource shared the efforts of the in- to have more community Qatar unlock its environment its new centres, Vermeersch in collaboration with a Korean facilities, Vermeersch said monitoring and forecasting. stitute to deliver services to programmes to raise public and energy aspirations in the shared that they have decided consortium (five companies) that QEERI has its eyes set QEERI is also expanding its companies/ third parties to awareness about QEERI’s years to come.” to create a catalysis and proc- on redox-flow batteries and on expanding its air qual- (former) solar test facility as work towards having a sus- role in the country. ess technology group, within recently created a specific ve- ity and monitoring stations an Outdoor Testing Facility tainable source of funding. “In 2019, we are planning (PHOTOGRAPHS BY the Energy Center, to “rein- hicle for disruptive initiatives, (AQMS) to six in Doha. It and complementing it with a “Today, we are able to to have more public seminars HANSON K JOSEPH)

MME CONDUCTS CLEANING DRIVE HMC’s Internal Medicine Clinic cared for 32,000 patients last year TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

HAMAD Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Internal Medicine Clin- ic recorded over 32,000 patient visits in 2017, according to Dr Nasseer Masoodi, vice-chair, Medicine and Head of the In- ternal Medicine Clinic. The unique clinic, located in Building 310 in Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City, is part of Hamad General Hospital and was established to provide THE Department of Public Hy- follow-up care to patients with giene at the Ministry of Munici- chronic medical conditions. pality and Environment (MME) The clinic marked its four- is making intensive efforts on year anniversary recently. a daily basis to ensure cleanli- Dr Masoodi said they are on ness of streets, fields and vital track to reach the same number facilities. Teams of volunteers this year with 15,116 patient vis- have been formed and special- its registered in the first half of ised equipment is being used this year. to conduct the cleaning drive in He said, “At the Internal different parts of the country. On Medicine Clinic, we are focused The unique clinic, located in Building 310 in Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City, is part of Hamad General Saturday morning, the volunteers on providing continuity of care Hospital and was established to provide follow-up care to patients with chronic medical conditions. cleaned some streets and side- to existing chronic disease pa- walks in order to facilitate traffic tients. We provide high-quality, apeutic nutritionists, pharma- Medicine Clinic is a person- patients with the knowledge and maintain the cleanliness personalised care and collabo- cists, health educators, nurses centred care facility. We they need to achieve their and beauty of streets and areas. rate with a number of hospitals and administrative staff.” pride ourselves on develop- healthcare goals and successful- The teams are also cleaning the and departments across HMC. Dr Masoodi said staff ing relationships with our ly manage their chronic disease. Corniche everyday. (TNN) Our clinic is unique because of at the clinic work with care patients because we under- Within the last four years, the co-location of outpatient teams from across HMC to en- stand that patients who have the team at the Internal Medi- and key support facilities.” sure patients receive the best a chronic disease benefit cine Clinic has made a signifi- “The clinic is also unique possible care. greatly from an individual- cant effort to ensure the serv- because it was designed with Dr Aisha al Kubaisi, con- ised approach to care.” ices provided meet the needs the patient in mind, and spe- sultant, Medicine and Deputy “During their visits, each of the patients with patient sat- cifically with the idea of mini- Head of the Internal Medi- patient spends up to 30 min- isfaction surveys showing that mising the movement of pa- cine Clinic, said patients are utes with our care teams. Dur- over 95 percent of respondents tients. Patients receive all their referred from across HMC’s ing this time, we provide a would recommend the clinic to care in the same examination general hospital network, as comprehensive follow-up that family and friends. room, with clinicians moving well as the National Center for is designed to help the patient Dr Kubaisi said the Inter- around the patient. Our clinic Cancer Care and Research, Qa- manage both their condition nal Medicine Clinic has ex- is staffed by a multidisciplinary tar Biobank, Hamad General and any medication they have panded HMC’s ability to meet team which includes 14 internal Hospital’s Emergency Depart- been prescribed and to prevent patient needs, reduced wait medicine specialists as well as ment, Red Crescent clinics and any disease complications.” times for outpatient services endocrinology, diabetes and the Mobile Doctor’s service. Dr Kubaisi added that pa- and provided greater access to kidney disease specialists, ther- She said, “The Internal tient education can empower specialised care. ‘Heavy backpack among causes of back pains in kids’ CATHERINE W GICHUKI back pain. “Unless we modify the rectly is not the only factor devices. Automatically, the D deficiency and poor diet. youngsters to change their DOHA Specialist Paediatrician education system, it is that can cause lower back head is lowered down. This To ensure that children lifestyle by doing more out- Dr Cheriyan Joseph at As- very difficult to reduce the pain, especially for school- is not a healthy human pos- do not suffer from lower door activities such as cycling, CHILDREN do school work ter Medical Centre said to- amount of weight children children in Qatar. ture. The healthy posture is back pains, he urged them trekking or just walking. almost as hard as adult pro- day’s curriculum, especially have to carry daily. If a child “Children here do not a straight head and back,” to minimise the use of elec- “Physical exercise builds fessionals but at some cost. of Indian schools, involves is carrying a backpack, my carry their backpacks too he said. “But unwillingly and tronic devices, stressing that healthier muscles and ex- Not only are their mental covering six to eight sub- advice is to carry it cor- long to cause problems. unknowingly, all of us, from the use of electronic media posure to sunlight creates capacity challenged and en- jects per day, meaning that rectly, by holding both the They ride in the bus or car kids to adults, bend down promotes bad posture which healthier bones,” he said. gaged for hours while they schoolchildren have to carry straps with each hand rather and walk a short distance and stay on a curved posture is the number one cause of “They should also have diet are in school, their bod- at least eight books a day. than walking straight with to their classrooms,” he for a long time because of lower back pain. modification and parents ies too engage in physical He said, with the note- the hands loose. Trolley said, adding that incorrect these devices.” “Minimise the use of should ensure that children activities, which include books and lunch kit, bags are good alternatives,” posture is a major cause of According to him, other electronic devices and be are served healthy meals carrying books-laden bags the weight is a consid- Dr Joseph said. back pain. factors that can precipitate mindful of one’s posture,” at school and at home. daily, which, if not carried erable for the children He, however, said carry- “In today’s world, every- lower back pain are lack of Dr Joseph said. Fast food meals should properly, can cause lower to carry. ing heavy backpacks incor- one is on his/her electronic physical activities, Vitamin The doctor also advised be minimised.” 04 Sunday, October 14, 2018 Nation Over 8mn people in Gaza benefit from QC’s projects TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tine in general and in the Gaza Strip the number of orphans, poor fami- ance, medical consumables, labo- sector of the Gaza Strip for the ben- tation projects. DOHA in particular since the 1990s. The lies, people with special needs, ratory materials, generators for efit of about two million people. In view of the continued suffer- Charity has a field office in Gaza, and teachers sponsored by QC has hospitals, generator fuel and trans- The Charity also implemented ing of the people in Gaza, there is MORE than eight million Palestin- which directly oversees its projects, reached 15,000. The orphans con- portation for dialysis patients, in four multi-service projects, benefit- still a greater need to strengthen the ians have benefited from various ensures its quick intervention in stitute the largest number of those addition to the establishment of the ing about 50,000 people, in addi- development efforts in order to meet relief and development projects times of crisis and cooperates with sponsored by the Charity. ambulance and emergency station. tion to the implementation of seven their living needs. For this reason, and social welfare services imple- international, regional and local In education sector, QC has QC has implement 31 relief projects related to the construction QC provides the opportunity to ben- mented by Qatar Charity (QC) in humanitarian partners to imple- implemented 19 projects, which projects, which benefited about of mosques for 18,000 people. efactors to contribute to the imple- the Gaza Strip in the last 10 years ment major development projects. benefited more than 306,000 peo- 383,000 families. The projects in- In the social field, about 14 mentation of a package of humani- (2008-2018) to meet their basic From 2008 to 2018, QC, with ple. The projects included the con- cluded food basket, drinking water projects were implemented for tarian projects through the ‘Gaza, needs amidst the ongoing humani- support from the people of Qatar, struction of schools, the establish- and cash assistance for needy fami- 373,000 people. the Right to Live’ campaign, which tarian crisis and high rates of pov- managed to implement 1,462 re- ment of scientific laboratories and lies and others. In agriculture sector, six will continue until October 20. erty and unemployment. lief and development projects in the provision of solar energy to 60 In construction and rehabilita- projects have been implemented, Donations can be made through The projects and services have several areas, which were carried schools in the Gaza Strip. tion projects, the total number of benefiting 48,000 citizens. QC’s website and app as well or by been a top priority for QC as they out in cooperation and partnership Within the last 10 years, the beneficiaries reached 11,000 families. QC has funded 1,250 income- calling QC’s hotline ‘44667711’. directly and indirectly benefited with international organisations Charity has implemented 24 health QC has also implemented 55 generating projects to benefit For mobile donation of QR100, 800,000 individuals and families and supporting bodies at a cost of projects, which benefited 1.8 mil- seasonal projects, which benefited 11,000 families. QR500 and QR1,000, please send annually. QR662 million. lion people. The projects included about 761,000 families and five As many as 800,000 people an SMS with code (Gaza) to ‘92642’, QC has been operating in Pales- In the field of social welfare, medical equipment, medical assist- projects to support the municipal benefited from six water and sani- ‘92428’ and ‘92429’, respectively. MoPH, partners mark World Mental Health Day

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA MENTAL WELLBEING ADVICE SHARED AT QNL: Participants THE Ministry of Public Health learned techniques to help control drivers of stress, anxiety and (MoPH), in cooperation with insomnia at a series of events marking World Mental Health Day the main partners, organised a at Qatar National Library (QNL). Advice on improving workplace number of activities and events experience, the impact of drugs on mental wellbeing, and on in celebration of the World how to tackle daily life stress was shared by mental health spe- Mental Health Day 2018. cialists. Parents learned how to better manage the impact of the The ministry held an event digital world on children. The interactive events were organised on the theme of ‘Youth and in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health, the Ministry of Mental Health in a Changing Interior, Primary Healthcare Corporation and Vodafone Qatar to World’, featuring discussions celebrate World Mental Health Day. To find out more about the on the mental health services Library’s monthly events, visit ‘www.qnl.qa/en/events’. (TNN) available in Qatar and the im- pact of social media on mental health and well-being. The ministry also hosted a group of Qatari youth who re- Engaging the community cently climbed Mount Elbrus in Russia, the highest moun- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK organised in partnership tain in Europe at an altitude of DOHA with the Ministry of Public 5,600 metres, to raise aware- psychological illness. al Thani, a member of the Qa- Health, Ministry of Interior, ness about mental health and He reviewed some of the tari youth team who climbed VODAFONE Qatar marked Primary Healthcare Corpo- well-being. issues currently faced by chil- Mount Elbrus. “It is a remark- World Mental Health Day ration and Vodafone Qatar. Dr Saleh Ali al Marri, as- dren and young people such able initiative by the Ministry 2018 by engaging the com- AmanTECH’s booth en- sistant minister of Public as bullying, addiction to elec- of Public Health to mark World munity in the Company’s gaged many children and Health for Health Affairs, tronic games and how to sup- Mental Health Day and aware- long running programme, parents with a number of praised the Qatari youth who port society to manage these ness that we need to educate AmanTECH, designed to activities that required them climbed the summit of Mount issues in a changing world. ourselves and others on active equip children and parents to perform tasks related to Elbrus and the important is- Suzanne Cleland, act- steps to be more physically and with the right tools to navi- safety online in which they sues they promote about phys- ing executive director of the psychologically resilient.” gate the digital world safely. learnt specific skills includ- ical and psychological health. National Mental Health Pro- As part of the celebration World Mental Health Day ing identifying fake vs real Sheikh Dr Mohammed bin gramme at the Ministry of of the World Mental Health is observed on October 10 news, safe online gaming, Hamad al Thani, director of Public Health, stressed the im- Day, the ministry honoured every year, with the overall self-image and reputation Public Health Department at portance of community cohe- the students who won the objective of raising aware- online. the Ministry of Public Health, sion to change mental health school posters competition ness of mental health issues Vodafone Qatar’s brand said: “Qatar has been able to and mental health attitudes. Adolescents’ in the National He reviewed some of the organised by the ministry in around the world and mo- ambassador and Al Rayyan improve the psychological “The success of these Health Strategy 2018-2022: statistics on the development of cooperation with the Ministry bilising efforts in support of TV Presenter, Saoud al Maa- health of the population over events is a testament to the Mental Health Services pro- mental health services in Qatar, of Education and Higher Edu- mental health. deed, participated in the fake the past years through the ef- State’s commitment and lead- vided by the Primary Health noting the services provided by cation to strengthen the fight The topic for this year is news activity and discussed forts of the Ministry of Public ership in promoting mental Care Corporation. Sidra Medical in this field. against bullying. ‘Young People and Mental with the children whether Health and its partners in the health awareness, wellness and Professor Mohamed Waqar “I hope that individuals Dr Hamda al Mohannadi, Health in a Changing World’. or not they should believe health sector.” cooperation with key partners Azim, head of the Psychiatric who have difficulties can com- advisor for Student Guidance Qatar National Library everything they hear or see He stressed the impor- to reach a wider audience.” Department at Sidra Medical, municate with their friends at the Ministry of Education played host to a series of online and how it is impor- tance of increasing awareness Dr Sadriya al Kooheji, Na- said social media have a sig- and families or the Ministry of and Higher Education, pre- events this weekend that tant to look into an article or of mental health and reducing tional Population Leader, re- nificant impact on the mental Public Health to get the sup- sented certificates and prizes raised awareness about men- a video’s authenticity before the stigma surrounding the viewed ‘Healthy Children and health of individuals. port they need,” said Mariam to the winners. tal health issues that were sharing it. Nation Sunday, October 14, 2018 05 WISE highlights role of education in reinventing capitalism in Paris forum

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK shape it. the past four years, and has also panel discussion at the Confer- DOHA Hosted by the Organisation shared its global expertise and ence of Paris on the changing for Economic Co-operation and perspectives at other flagship nature of capitalism posed by THE World Innovation Summit Development (OECD), the con- IEFA forums such as the World the digital revolution, and the for Education (WISE), an initia- ference saw WISE contribute Strategic Forum and the Con- challenges this poses for educa- tive of Qatar Foundation (QF), to a session exploring the key ference of Montreal. Through tion, said: “Education can be a has participated in the second challenges of digital literacy in this participation, WISE has driver in reforming capitalism Conference of Paris, part of a a time of technological disrup- highlighted the important role so that it can continue to be series of gatherings organised tion, and how education can that education can, and should, an engine for global peace and by the International Economic provide targeted efforts that play in addressing some prosperity. For this to happen, Forum of the Americas (IEFA) support greater inclusion with- of the challenges posed by however, we need to restore that focus on assessing globali- in modern economies. disruptive technologies. the primacy of the values of the zation, and how different stake- WISE has been the IEFA’s Stavros Yiannouka, CEO, enlightenment: science, reason holders can respond to and preferred education partner for Stavros Yiannouka, CEO, WISE. WISE, who participated in a and humanism.” WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: As part of a collaboration with ‘Best Buddies Qatar’, Qatar Museums (QM) will be hosting three free workshops for children with special needs at Cass Art at the Fire Station. The first workshop was hosted on October 10, while the ensuing ones will be hosted on October 17 and 24, with each workshop starting at 10:30am and lasting up QGBC announces sponsors of to 45 minutes. Best Buddies Qatar will be arranging for a number of students from the local area to attend including the Step by Step Center, Phoenix Private School Doha, Al Huda Primary School Qatar Sustainability Week 2018 for Girls and Fatma Al Zahra Preparatory School for Girls. (TNN)

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK 2018 will be held at venues will be Awards Sponsor for & Water Corporation (Kah- is a privilege to welcome them DOHA and locations across the coun- the second year in a row. For ramaa), will serve as Sustain- on board as we all have a try. The event supports efforts the first time, Ashghal will be ability Partner, while the Ab- shared mission to help Qatar QATAR Green Building Coun- to achieve Qatar’s sustainabil- Strategic Sponsor, Ooredoo dullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah realise its national sustain- cil (QGBC) has announced the ity goals by engaging public will be Telecommunications International Foundation for able development goals. Qatar sponsors of Qatar Sustain- and private sector organisa- Sponsor, and two organi- Energy & Sustainable Devel- Sustainability Week is now in ability Week 2018. tions in sustainability-ori- sations – ENGIE’s Cofely opment will support the ini- its third year. This is an ex- Held under the patronage ented activities and fostering Besix Facility Management tiative as Strategic Partner for ceptional initiative that brings of His Excellency Sheikh Ab- a culture of environmental and QAFAM – have signed the second consecutive year. organisations and people to- dullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa awareness among residents. up as Qatar Green Building Engineer Meshal al gether to further the sustain- al Thani, the Prime Minister Msheireb Properties has Conference sponsors in ad- Shamari, director, QGBC, ability movement in Qatar.” and Minister of Interior, the signed up for the third year dition to Contactless as the said: “I would like to take this Qatar Sustainability Week event will take place from Oc- as Platinum Sponsor of Qa- Technology Sponsor. opportunity to thank all of the 2018 will hold one of its most tober 27 to November 3. tar Sustainability Week The National Program sponsors of Qatar Sustainabil- prominent events, the fourth Organised by QGBC – a 2018. Redco Construction for Conservation and Energy ity Week 2018, without their edition of the Qatar Green member of Qatar Foundation – Almana will be Gold Spon- Efficiency (Tarsheed), part support this fantastic initia- Building Conference, from – Qatar Sustainability Week sor, and Tadmur Holding of Qatar General Electricity tive would not be possible. It October 28 to 30. HEC Paris, ‘Screen For Life’ Toastmasters public speaking Comedian NEMR hold cancer awareness talk to perform in Qatar TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK HEC Paris in Qatar, said: “At world champion to visit Qatar W DOHA Hotel & Residences DOHA HEC Paris in Qatar, we be- will host Lebanese-American lieve in taking a holistic ap- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK around the world in the cham- stand-up comedian NEMR in HEC Paris recently hosted an proach towards our employ- DOHA pionship which is known as the Qatar on November 1. awareness lecture, conducted ees’ welfare. Conducting this Olympics of public speaking Known as ‘Lebanon’s King by ‘Screen For Life’, Qatar’s cancer awareness lecture in TOASTMASTERS District 116 and the largest of its kind. of Comedy’, NEMR is the pio- National Breast and Bowel association with ‘Screen for P-Qatar will host the World In her winning speech ti- neer of stand-up comedy in the Cancer Screening programme Life’, who are a pioneer in Champion of Public Speak- tled ‘Still standing’, Ramona region and is hugely popular led by Primary Health Care raising awareness on breast ing 2018 Ramona J Smith at a used a metaphor of a boxing both inside and outside Leba- Corporation (PHCC), as part and bowel cancer screening, grand educational workshop at match to explore how she over- non where he has performed of its Corporate Social Re- aims at educating our staff on Doha Marriott on October 19. came adversity at three points across numerous cities in the sponsibility (CSR) initiative. the importance of regular can- The event to be held under of her life. Throughout the United States of America in The ‘Screen For Life’ cer screening. As a member of theme ‘Ringside with Ramona’ speech, she assumed the role front of large crowds. team, offered great insights Qatar Foundation, HEC Paris will also serve as a welcoming Ramona J Smith. of a boxer and crossed at her NEMR is currently tour- Stand-up comedian NEMR. during the lecture held at is not only committed to de- gift to all in the new District imaginary opponent. ing his new show, ‘Love Isn’t HEC Paris Doha campus on livering world-class Executive 116 Qatar. She earned her bachelor’s ‘Ringside with Ramona’ will the Answer’, where he breaks – NEMR said, “I am so excited the occasion of the Breast Education but is steadfast in Ramona is an educator, degree in Public Relations with bring a broad array of public down global barriers with the to present my new show ‘Love Cancer Awareness month its determination to contrib- speaker, author, blogger and a minor in marketing, graduat- speaking skills, new method- power of laughter. The show isn’t the Answer’ for the first this October. The lecture for ute to the society in full align- poet. As an award-winning ing Magna Cum Laude from the ologies, performance focus and follows the success of Nemr’s time in Qatar. I’ve always had HEC Paris in Qatar employ- ment with the goals of the Qa- internationally known public prestigious Baldwin Wallace shared learning. 2016 world tour special, No an amazing time performing in ees aimed to educate them on tar National Vision 2030.” speaker, Ramona’s captivat- University in northeast Ohio. “This is the second time that Bombing in Beirut, which was Doha and each time I’m here the programme’s objectives ‘Screen For Life’ is lead- ing speeches inspire audiences Ramona is the mother of a reigning world champion of filmed in both Lebanon and the audience come to the show and the benefits of getting ing a mission to help build a around the world. ‘miracle boy’ Ryan. public speaking is conducting a America, showing that laughter with one purpose – and that’s screened in early detection of healthier, happier population She is a dynamic power- Ramona went from a Toast- workshop in Qatar since Mark can transcend borders. to laugh. And I guarantee that breast and bowel cancer. through its ongoing, wide- house on stage and her ability master beginner to a global Hunter did so in 2009,” said Commenting on his up- with my new show, the audi- On this occasion, Dr Nils ranging awareness drive and to connect with an audience is champion by outperforming Sundaresan Rajeswar, District coming performance at the W ence will be laughing for days Plambeck, dean and CEO of outreach programme. unmatched. 30,000 other speakers from 116 Qatar director. Doha – which will be in English after!” (TNN)

Inauguration of ‘Atal Tinkering Lab’

BIRLA Public School (BPS) has ini- ;6;\>a T=/\;A6a A6/T:a>/U tiated a rapid move for innovation and invention. $UHSXWHGPHGLDFRPSDQ\LVVHHNLQJD6DOHV'LJLWDO0DUNHWLQJVSHFLDOLVW The school has established the first ‘Atal Tinkering Lab’ which is WRMRLQRXUWHDP7KH'LJLWDO2SHUDWLRQV0DUNHWLQJ6SHFLDOLVWLV slated to be inaugurated by HE P Ku- maran, Ambassador of India to Qatar, UHVSRQVLEOHIRUWKHGD\WRGD\RSHUDWLRQVLQWKHGLJLWDOVDOHVGHSDUWPHQW in Birla Public School (main campus, Abu Hamour) on October 14, 2018. The Atal Tinkering Lab is the 5HVSRQVLELOLWLHVLQFOXGH first of its kind in the Gulf region which will provide the platform for $XGLHQFH'HYHORSPHQW2YHUVHHDOODXGLHQFHGHYHORSPHQWHIIRUWVWRGULYHTXDOLILHGWUDIILF the young scientist to explore infinite WRWDUJHWHGSURGXFWZHEVLWHVOHYHUDJLQJWDFWLFVLQFOXGLQJ6(0GLVSOD\DGYHUWLVLQJ GLJLWDO  FINAL TOUCHES: Qatar Museums (QM) is putting the final touches on the first possibilities. The concept of the lab as SULQW HPDLOPDUNHWLQJFRQWHQWPDUNHWLQJDQGVRFLDOPHGLD exhibitions of this year’s evocative fall season, which will open to the public at well as the materials received is based Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art on October 17. The two exhibitions, Revolu- on the directives of ‘NITI AYOG OF /HDG*HQHUDWLRQ²'HYHORSOHDGQXUWXULQJFDPSDLJQIURPWRSRIIXQQHODXGLHQFHGHYHORSPHQW tion Generations and I strongly believe in our right to be frivolous by Lebanese INDIA’ specially designed as per the HIIRUWV:RUNZLWKPDUNHWLQJSDUWQHUVWRFUHDWHDQGRSWLPL]HWKHXVHU·VSDWKWRFRQYHUVLRQ artist Mounira al Solh, will bring into focus contemporary storylines that resonate desire of the Prime Minister of India. $QDO\WLFV2YHUVHHDOOWKHFRPSDQ\ZHEVLWHVE\PDQDJLQJ*RRJOHDQDO\WLFVFUHDWLQJ with visitors from Qatar and across the region. Curated by Mathaf Director Abdel- Atal Tinkering Labs are dedicat- SHUIRUPDQFHDQG8;UHSRUWVDQG/HYHUDJHDQDO\WLFVWRRSWLPL]HPDUNHWLQJHIIRUWVDQGPDNH lah Karroum, Revolution Generations is a ground-breaking exhibition. Simultane- ed work spaces where students learn UHFRPPHQGDWLRQVIRUSURGXFWLPSURYHPHQWV ously, two FOCUS exhibitions will also be on view, continuing the in-depth display innovative skills and develop ideas series dedicated to historical artists from the Museum’s Collection. (TNN) that are expected to transform the ,GHQWLI\DQGSURPRWHUHYHQXHRSSRUWXQLWLHVZLWKLQDQGEH\RQGRXUSODWIRUPV world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he Aligarh Muslim University Alumni Association Qatar (AMUAAQ) organised its third alumni get-together and General Body Meeting of 2018 on October 11, on the lawns of the Museum of Islamic Art Park, Doha. The Managing Committee presided by Er. Jawed Ahmad successfully organised the event which saw the participation of over 160 alumni members and guests. A home- 3OHDVHGRVHQG\RXU&9WR made dinner and dessert feast was organised as a part of the event. The meeting was coordinated by Zeyaul Haque, Sarwar Mirza, Javed Sultan, Danish Ali Khan and Farman Khan. The ladies’ coordinators for the event were Dr Ashna, Mrs Shadma, Mrs Zoobi. KUGLJLWDOUHFUXLWPHQW#JPDLOFRP Added attractions of the event were games for children and tug-of-war. Winners and runners up were given awards. The event was held as a run-up to the Sir Syed Day 2018 celebrations scheduled at Oryx Rotana Doha Hotel on October 26, 2018. (TNN) 06 Sunday, October 14, 2018 Reports by Ailyn Agonia For events and press releases email Kabayan Corner [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222

During the second Allan Caidic Youth Basketball Shooting Camp held in Doha in 2016. FILIPINO BASKETBALL GROUP CONTINUES TO ENGAGE YOUTH IN SPORTS

Allan Caidic, known in the PBA as the Triggerman, is regarded as one of the greatest shooters in the history of the Philippine basketball. This is the third time he will be conducting the shooting camp in Qatar

SIDE from hosting bas- the Philippine basket- course featured a three-hour -a-day camp, Caidic will be visiting Philip- ketball tournaments ball. This is the third shooting sessions with Caidic. The pine School Doha for a brief meet and for Filipinos in Qatar, time he will be conducting upcoming event is expected to be an- greet with the students. Pinoy Basketball of Qatar the shooting camp in Qatar. other informative and rich session Early this year, Pibaq launched its (PIBAQ) takes pride in its “Following the success of for the participants. annual mid-year conference The Am- strong& programme aimed at engag- the second Allan Caidic Youth Carido bassador Cup 2019. The tournament is ing Filipino youth in sport, particu- Basketball Shooting Camp also said the group’s way of showing apprecia- larly basketball. (ACBC) held in July 2016, that aside tion to the Ambassador of the Philip- The group has hosted several bas- PIBAQ is excited to host from the pines in Qatar and the important role ketball clinics for young basketball en- him once again for the he plays in advancing the welfare of thusiasts led by its in-house coaches. It third edition of the suc- Filipino expatriates in the country. has also brought to Qatar some of the cessful programme. Pibaq was founded in 2005 and big names in the history of the Philip- Around 40 Filipino youth hosted its first- ever Pibaq conference pine Basketball Association (PBA) to in the age groups of 10 to the following year. Over the years, the inspire the participants and give them 14 and 18 to 19 will take group has become an important driv- opportunity to be trained by their bas- part in the three- ing force in promoting Filipino bas- ketball heroes. The camps received day camp. Caidic’s ketball in Qatar. It has also earned the overwhelming support from parents shooting camp in recognition of officials of QBF. and the youth. Qatar is the last leg Pibaq is the only Samahang Bas- This year, Pibaq will once again be of the ACBC in the ketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) voting mem- holding a basketball camp featuring Middle East,” Car- ber in Qatar. As the SBP arm in Qatar, retired PBA basketball player Allan ido told Qatar the organisation is also tasked with Caidic at the Qatar Basketball Fed- Tribune. developing and organizing the referee eration (QBF) Multi-purpose Training The 2016 programme for the Filipinos. It also Hall in Al Gharafa from October 17 to ACBC event regularly conducts licensing and re- 19. was attended fresher courses for game officials, Allan Caidic, known in the PBA as by 21 young- which provide additional knowledge the Triggerman, is regarded as one of sters. The ex- and livelihood that will benefit them the greatest shooters in the history of clusive shooting even when they repatriate. PBA’s Allan Caidic training young Filipino basketball enthusiasts

Preparations in full swing for 4th Philippine Property & Investment Show-Qatar

HE Association of Fili- General Charito Plaza as key- DV Boer Farms Interna- pino Realtors & Entrepre- note speaker. PEZA, an agency tional Sales Director Dong Tneur Executives in Qatar attached with the Department Rino and AFREEQ Treas- (AFREEQ) is all set to host the of Trade and Industry (DTI), urer Lalaine Infante Pepito fourth edition of the Philippine is tasked to promote invest- witnessed the signing of the Property & Investment Show- ments in the export-oriented contract. Qatar (PPIS-Q 218) at the In- manufacturing industry in the During the signing event, terContinental Doha The City Philippines by assisting inves- Rivera said he was delighted on November 16. tors in registering and facilitat- in hosting the coming event The annual event, which ing their business operations in a bigger space, occupy- has been rebranded as the Phil- and providing tax incentives. ing the entire ballroom and ippine Agricultural Livelihood Plaza will be discussing agro- all meeting rooms of Inter- & Reintegration Conference – industrial economic zones in Continental Doha The City. Qatar (PALREC), will feature the Philippines in her keynote He added that there will be enhanced seminars on Philip- speech and will take part in a more than 24 business dele- pine agriculture & livestock, PEZA Investment Forum. gates arriving from the Phil- livelihood opportunities, farm Starnet Business Develop- ippines, in addition to VIP property development, agri- ment Manager Arnel Cowley, speakers and guests. based microfinance, financial DV Boer Group President The event will also fea- (Clockwise): Actor Eric Fructuoso, literacy and returning overseas Dexter Villamin and newly- ture a gala dinner to officially beauty queen turned politician Filipino workers’ reintegration designated DTI Signing of agreement between AFREEQ Chairman Joseph Timothy launch the Isabel Aneurysm Daisy Reyes, DV Boer Group programmes, amongst others. Commercial Attache Rivera (right) and Intercontinental Doha The City Executive Ace Awareness Foundation. It President Dexter Villamin, DTI The event organisers for the Middle East Bautista held recently. will mark the death anniver- Commercial Attache for the headed by AFREEQ Chair- Charmaine Yalong sary of Filipino actress and Middle East Charmaine Yalong man Joseph Timothy Rivera will also be among slew of seminars, Earlier, Rivera formally entrepreneur Isabel Grana- and PEZA Director General has recently announced the the speakers. the event will fea- forged partnership with In- da who died in Doha due to Charito Plaza. line-up of speakers and guests Joining them ture celebrity per- terContinental Doha The City aneurysm days after gracing for this year, which includes will be beauty formances, cultural to be its co-presenter together PPIS-Q 2017 as one of the Philippine Economic Zone queen- turned presentations, Phil- with DV Boer International guest speakers. Authority (PEZA) Director- politician Daisy ippine handicrafts, Farms and StarNet. The agree- LiQha Creative Arts is Reyes and actor Filipino cuisine and ment over venue was signed AFREEQ’s commercial part- Eric Fructuoso. Filipino apparel and between Rivera and the hotel’s ner for the event, which will Aside from accessories. executive Ace Bautista. be open to the public. Pakistan / SA / Philippines / SA Sunday, October 14, 2018 07

Nine members of South Korean News UN rights council seat vindicates its policies: Manila in brief team die in Everest snowstorm AFP climber was initially reported REUTERS accusations have no place in two complaints before the KATHMANDU missing, but officials later MANILA modern-day human rights International Criminal Court Cambodia offers to confirmed he was at the camp discussions," Foreign Affairs that accuse him of crimes resume search for NINE members of a South Ko- when the deadly storm hit Fri- GRANTING the Philippines a Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano against humanity over the rean climbing expedition were day and also perished. fresh three-year term on the said in a statement. drug-related killings. US troops’ remains killed after a violent snow- "A mountain expedition UN Human Rights Council "We thank human rights Human Rights Watch PHNOM Penh: Cambodian storm swept them off a cliff on of five South Korean nation- has vindicated President Ro- advocates around the world said ahead of the vote that leader Hun Sen has offered Nepal's Mount Gurja, one of als and four foreigners were drigo Duterte and shown his but also condemn a few who the Philippines' "egregious" to resume working with a US the deadliest mountaineering swept off by strong winds at detractors to be "morally cor- are morally corrupt and who rights record made it unfit to programme that recovers the accidents to hit the Himalayan the base camp during their rupt", its foreign minister said Filipino Prez Rodrigo Duterte. use human rights for political be on the council. remains of American soldiers nation in recent years. climb to Mount Gurja. (They) on Saturday. and financial gain," he said. One of Duterte's fiercest killed during the Vietnam The bodies of eight climb- fell off a cliff and died," the Human rights activists say Philippines was re-elected to The Philippines gar- critics, Congressman Gary War, as the premier seeks to ers–four South Koreans and South Korean foreign minis- Duterte's crackdown on drugs the 47-seat council by secret nered 165 out of 193 votes, Alejano, described the Philip- defuse criticism of a flawed four Nepali guides–were spot- try said in a statement. after taking office in June 2016 ballot at the UN General As- with one abstention, to win pines' re-election to the body election. Hun Sen stated ted near the wreckage of their Helicopter pilot Siddartha - since when the police have sembly on Friday. a fresh term beginning Jan. as a "big irony". "A country his intention to restart the camp by a rescue team Satur- Gurung was among the first killed more than 4,800 people "We are really greatly hon- 1, 2019, according to a UN that has numerous cases of "important" mission in a let- day morning, but strong winds people to reach the site after - made his government unfit oured as this is a vindication statement on its website. human rights violations has no ter published on government were hampering the search the deadly storm and described for a seat at the body. But the that fake news and baseless Duterte is the subject of place in the Council," he said. mouthpiece Fresh News effort. A fifth South Korean a scene of total destruction. Saturday and also shared on his official Facebook page. The searches, which have recovered the remains of 42 American servicemen. (AFP) US to examine Chinese Malaysia’s Anwar returns debt before decision on 22 people dead in IMF loan for Pakistan Indonesia floods TRIBUNE.COM.PK Asad Umar dismisses to frontline politics with ISLAMABAD and landslides America’s statements US State Department spokes- on debt provision AFP person Heather Nauert said ISLAMABAD: Finance Minis- MANDAILING NATAL, INDONESIA Pakistan’s request for an Inter- ter Asad Umar on Saturday huge by-election win national Monetary Fund (IMF) dismissed US statements AT least 22 people have died bailout package will be closely about reviewing Pakistan’s and many are missing after examined as “part of the reason debt position before evaluat- heavy rain unleashed flash that Pakistan found itself in ing Islamabad’s request for floods and landslides in west- Figures show he got more than 71 % of total votes cast in the seven-way contest this situation is Chinese debt”. a loan from the International ern Indonesia, an official said “I think part of the reason Monetary Fund (IMF). Saturday. that Pakistan found itself in this Talking to reporters after Heavy downpours since situation is Chinese debt and returning from Indonesia, Wednesday triggered flooding the fact that there is debt that where he attended the an- and landslides that hit several governments have incurred nual meetings of the World districts on Sumatra island. that they may be thought Bank and IMF, Umar said the At least 17 people were wouldn’t be so tough to bail United States does not hold confirmed killed in the last themselves out of, but has be- the power to veto decisions three days in North Sumatra come increasingly tough.” by the Fund. Umar defended province, while five others Nauert identified loans Pa- the government’s decision to were killed in West Sumatra, kistan has taken from China to approach IMF for a bailout, authorities said. fund the China-Pakistan Eco- saying it was “inevitable”. "Eleven students of an nomic Corridor (CPEC) as the He said the country im- Islamic boarding school in reason for its current financial mediately needs $12 billion Muara Saladi village, Man- trouble while speaking to me- and the crisis could worsen dailing Natal district, North dia during a state department if Pakistan does not opt Sumatra died Friday after- press briefing. The spokesper- for a loan programme. He noon during class as they were son was responding to a report- said efforts are underway struck by a building which was er’s question about Secretary of to obtain foreign exchange destroyed by the flash floods," State Mike Pompeo’s previous from other sources as well. spokesman for the national reservations on bailout pack- (TRIBUNE.COM.PK) disaster agency Sutopo Purwo ages for Pakistan. Nugroho said. Dozens of houses have also been destroyed. PM urges youth to participate in "The disaster and search and rescue agency have gone Pakistan Clean & Green campaign to the districts but have been hampered by the landslides ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday kicked off the in several areas," the head of ‘Clean and Green Pakistan’ campaign and planted a sampling while North Sumatra disaster agen- visiting a school in Islamabad. cy Riadil Lubis said. Speaking at the occasion, the premeri urged students to spear- head the movement as they held the keys to the future and it was imperative to tackle global warming. Speaking about pollution in Pakistan he said “we are littering our At least 22 killed country, polluting our rivers. The level of pollution is high in Punjab. We are seventh on the list of countries most affected by global warm- in bomb attack on ing”. He emphasised the importance of the youth’s participation, call- Afghan poll rally ing students the “biggest contributors” to fundraising efforts for the construction of the Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital. REUTERS In light of ‘Billion Tree Tsunami’s’ success in Khyber-Pa- KABUL khtunkhwa, PM Imran said the government would now plant 10 billion trees across the country and added that sewerage and sanitation THE number of people killed Malaysian Prime Minister-in-waiting Anwar Ibrahim (centre) waves as he celebrates his win in the parliamentary by-election in Port Dickson, systems will also be improved as part of the drive. “We’ll have to fix when a bomb went off at an Malaysia, on Saturday. (EPA-EFE) our slum areas. We will regularise,” Khan said. (TRIBUNE.COM.PK) election rally in northeast- ern Afghanistan has climbed AFP was a key requirement for for Anwar," retired truck driv- to at least 22, officials said PORT DICKSON, MALAYSIA Anwar to succeed 93-year-old er Mat Taib, a member of the on Saturday. Prime Minister Mahathir Mo- country's ethnic Malay major- The explosion happened ANWAR Ibrahim won an over- hamad, who jailed his former This morning, I prayed to ity, said. Taliban says will continue in Takhar province where whelming mandate in a parlia- protege and heir apparent Allah for a big win for "I want him to be our scores of people had gath- mentary by-election Saturday, on sodomy and corruption Anwar. I want him to be our eighth prime minister." talks with US peace envoy ered to listen to a speech by officials said, setting the stage charges in 1998 when their eighth prime minister About 100 supporters a woman standing as a can- for his return to frontline Ma- relationship soured. greeted Anwar with shouts of REUTERS issue. Both sides agreed to con- didate in the parliamentary laysian politics and sealing the Mahathir returned to the Mat Taib, civilian "Reformasi" -- his battle cry KABUL tinue meeting in the future," polls on Oct. 20. once-jailed opposition figure's premiership this year after a while in opposition -- as he ar- Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Jawad Hejri, spokesman remarkable resurrection. shock election win, saying he rived at a polling station. TALIBAN leaders will continue Mujahid said in a statement. for Takhar governor, said at Figures released by the would stay in power for only Polls opened under cloudy "I will see you in parlia- to meet for discussions with A senior member of the Tal- least 22 people died and 36 Election Commission showed two years before handing the skies at 8:00 am (0000 GMT) ment on Monday," a smiling the newly appointed US special iban said Khalilzad had asked were wounded in the attack, in he got more than 71 percent of reins to Anwar. and closed nine and a half Anwar told said reporter ear- envoy for peace efforts in Af- the Taliban leadership, to de- Rustaq district. the total votes cast in a seven- Anwar was in prison when hours later in the sleepy south- lier on Saturday. ghanistan, the Taliban said on clare a ceasefire in Afghanistan Explosives had been way contest which included a he forged an unlikely alliance ern coastal town of Port Dick- There had been little doubt Saturday, a move that could ac- during upcoming parliamen- placed on a motorcycle near former aide who lodged the with Mahathir in a bid to un- son, home to a sizeable ethnic the reformist politician would celerate diplomatic engagement tary polls. "Both sides discuss the rally, which was to have sodomy charges that landed seat then-prime minister Na- Chinese community that has win the seat, which was va- between the warring sides. prospects of peace and the US been addressed by the candi- Anwar in prison for a second jib Razak, who had called elec- traditionally been one of An- cated after a member of the Zalmay Khalilzad, an Af- presence in Afghanistan," said date, Nazifa Yousufi Bek. time in 2014. tions for May amid massive war's pillars of support. ruling coalition stepped down ghan-born US diplomat, met another Taliban official, re- The victims included secu- "I am happy with the re- corruption allegations. "We are voting for the next to pave the way for Anwar's with Taliban leaders on Fri- questing anonymity. rity officials and civilians, a lo- sults. Allah bless us all," An- Underscoring the drama premier. We need an influen- return. day in an effort to find a way In exchange, the Taliban cal police official said, adding war said after the victory, of Saturday's vote, one of An- tial leader to bring long-over- But he campaigned hard to to end the 17-year-old war in wants the Afghan government that the candidate was not at which marks the charismatic war's six challengers is the due progress to Port Dickson," secure the multi-racial constit- Afghanistan. to release its fighters from jails the rally at the time. No militant politician's stunning politi- ex-aide who had accused him said 60-year-old voter Lee uency, promising voters devel- "Both sides spoke (about) across the country and the swift group immediately claimed re- cal comeback from prison to of sodomy, still illegal in the Tian Hock. "This morning, I opment, clean government an end to the occupation and a removal of foreign forces fight- sponsibility for the attack. parliament. Winning the seat largely Muslim country. prayed to Allah for a big win and a boost to local tourism. peaceful solution to the Afghan ing alongside Afghan soldiers. US warns Maldives leader against undermining vote result

AFP on Twitter. The United States (MDP), whose candidate won a COLOMBO Four Maldives’ election officials had previously warned of tar- landslide, said Yameen should flee to Sri Lanka, citing threats geted sanctions if Yameen's respect the result. THE United States warned administration attempted to Yameen -- whose main po- Saturday that action could COLOMBO: Intimidation and threats drove four members of an rig the September vote won litical rivals were either in jail be taken against outgoing election panel in the Maldives to flee the island nation, two officials by opposition figure Ibrahim or in exile for the vote -- was Maldives president Abdulla said on Saturday, a day before its top court hears defeated presi- Mohamed Solih. unexpectedly beaten by Solih Yameen if he seeks to overturn dent Abdulla Yameen’s challenge to his election loss last month. Yameen is due to hand over with 58.4 percent of the vote. his election defeat. Four members of the Maldives Elections Commission have fled power on November 17 when In the run-up to the elec- The warning by a US State and three are in the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo, leaving behind his five-year term ends. He ini- tion, the opposition had Department spokesman came just one panel member, two of the Maldivian officials told Reuters tially conceded defeat, but has feared it would be rigged on the eve of a Maldives Su- on condition of anonymity. “We left due to threats,” said one, who since petitioned the Supreme as Solih was not allowed to preme Court hearing on a asked not be identified, for fear of a risk to his life.(REUTERS) Court to annul the result. campaign freely and was de- petition by Yameen to annul The court's decision to ac- Outgoing Maldives President Abdulla Yameen in Male. nied media coverage. the result of a September 23 cept Yameen's petition has Hamid Abdul Ghafoor, presidential election which he "that threaten to undermine anyone who undermines a raised the prospect of fresh at 1:00pm (0800 GMT) in the India and China. Yameen has Colombo-based spokesman spectacularly lost. the will of the Maldivian peaceful transfer of power in upheaval in the country's tur- upmarket tourist destination courted China's backing. for the MDP, said that the legal "The US is concerned by people, and will consider ap- #Maldives," deputy spokes- bulent politics. The Supreme which is also at the centre of The main opposition challenge was "an attempt by troubling actions" by Yameen propriate measures against man Robert Palladino said Court hearing is due to start a tussle for influence between Maldivian Democratic Party Yameen to create unrest". 08 Sunday, October 14, 2018

ESTABLISHED SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 PRINTED AT ALI BIN ALI PRINTING PRESS Opinion HAMAD BIN SUHAIM AL THANI CHAIRMAN ADEL ALI BIN ALI MANAGING DIRECTOR DR HASSAN MOHAMMED AL ANSARI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Stop Fighting Over Kavanaugh Trump Ignores Latin The call by some Democrats to probe the Kavanaugh affair afresh if they win control of the House and Trump’s salvoes will further divide the country ANY leading Democrats and Republicans have to,” Nadler said om Sunday. “We would America’s Challenges are doing all they can to keep the embers have to investigate any credible allegations cer- Mof Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation war tainly of perjury and other things that haven’t white-hot. been properly looked at before.” Other Demo- In a nation still sharply divided over the Su- crats, including Ilinois Rep Luis Gutiérrez and The US’s tough migration stance and pullback on anti-corruption, among other preme Court pick and in desperate need of rec- California Rep Ted Lieu, have even suggested issues, have diminished its standing throughout the Western Hemisphere onciliation, President Donald Trump and some impeaching Kavanaugh if evidence emerges top Democrats are more concerned about firing that he lied during his testimony. up their respective party’s bases ahead of next Enough already. Even those who had ma- SHANNON O’NEIL | Yet now, as Guatemala’s President month’s midterm elections. That’s a setback for jor reservations about this nomination — and TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Jimmy Morales is trying to kick out CICIG’s the country now trying to find its way forward. we had more than our share — can agree that Colombian-born commissioner and end the At a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony for it’s time to put down the pitchforks and end IGRATION and corruption are commission’s mandate, the US has been Kavanaugh on Monday night, Trump went out this battle. The country is rightly weary of the two of the biggest issues confront- silent. When army vehicles threateningly of his way to prime the pump. He apologised to Kavanaugh caper and eager to move forward. ing Latin America today, chal- lined the streets outside the commission’s the nation’s newest justice for “the terrible pain Fortunately, leading Democrats in our lenging politics and societies and, headquarters, Secretary of State Michael and suffering” he and his fami- neck of the woods agree. They Min the case of the latter, engulfing Pompeo tweeted, “We greatly appreciate ly were “forced to endure” dur- think Nadler is going way too governments themselves. Guatemala’s efforts in counternarcotics ing the confirmation process. far. “At some point, we’re going The administration of President Don- and security.” At the UN, when European “Those who step forward Trump apologised to the to have to try to pull this coun- ald Trump has come out on the wrong side nations, Canada and Secretary-General An- to serve our country deserve nation’s newest justice try back together,” Missouri Rep of both. It has also been disturbingly slow tonio Guterres expressed their concern, US a fair and dignified evalua- for ‘the terrible pain and Emanuel Cleaver told The Star. to appoint high-ranking officials focused Ambassador Nikki Haley said little. tion, not a campaign of politi- suffering’ he and his “I still believe if at some point on Latin America. By abdicating regional In Guatemala thousands of students, cal and personal destruction family were ‘forced to we’re not able to turn this thing leadership, the US risks potentially disas- farmers, and religious leaders have filled based on lies and deception,” around, we’re going to be so badly trous consequences not just for the effort to the streets to push back against Morales’s Trump said. “What happened endure’ during the con- split that we might have to revisit meet these hemispheric challenges, but also power grab, as has the Constitutional Court. to the Kavanaugh family vio- firmation process one of our uglier moments in US for US-Latin America relations far beyond Still, US aloofness may doom one of the re- lates every notion of fairness, history.” Trump’s tenure. The fight against corruption has been gion’s most successful corruption-fighting decency and due process.” Yes, he was talking about the Latin Americans are increasingly on the another recent defining force in Latin entities and institution-building efforts. Trump, who lives life on Civil War. First things first, Cleav- move, as millions flee violence, repression, America. Aided by a greater access to in- This will make it all the harder for local continuous offense, may have been responding er says. Democrats need to focus on winning in drought and abject poverty and seek a bet- formation and a freer press, journalists, re- anti-corruption reformers. And this posture to the latest salvo from a group of Democrats November. ter life for themselves and their families. formers, prosecutors and ordinary citizens casts the US in an unflattering light, putting in Congress who are vowing to take over the Senator Claire McCaskill, embroiled in a Since the start of the decade, more than a have been uncovering and pushing back it on the side of might rather than right. investigation of Kavanaugh should their party nail-biter with Republican Josh Hawley, also half-million Central Americans, most from against blatant malfeasance. In Brazil, this US-Latin American relations have al- win control of the House. The members are opposes further investigation. “She believes the Northern Triangle countries of El Sal- ways had their tensions. The region’s gov- led by New York Rep Jerry Nadler, the ranking it’s time to heal and find common ground,” a vador, Guatemala and Honduras, have fled. ernments are often apprehensive of US ac- member of the House Judiciary Committee. spokeswoman said. And Sharice Davids, who’s Nicaraguans are now joining the exodus, The US has been a refuge for those tions, and, justifiable or not, criticisms play He’s calling for a thorough investigation giving Kevin Yoder a tough run in Kansas’ 3rd driven by the increasingly repressive regime fleeing dictators, natural disasters well politically. But despite the often reflex- into all the allegations that Christine Blasey District, also wants to look ahead. “The Senate of President Daniel Ortega. and poverty; it is a place where mil- ive scolding of US overreach, Latin Ameri- Ford and other women have made against has made its decision, and it’s now more clear The exodus of Venezuelans is over- lions of talented but unconnected cans also look up to the United States and Kavanaugh as well as claims that he perjured than ever how important elections are and that whelming the region. An estimated 2.3 its ideals. himself during his testimony. we need to elect new leaders in November,” a million have left in the last five years, and individuals have created a better life The US has been a refuge for those flee- “If he is on the Supreme Court and the Davids spokeswoman said. this already full-blown refugee crisis is for themselves. In its finer moments, ing dictators, natural disasters and poverty; Senate hasn’t investigated, then the House will Moving on can’t happen quickly enough. getting worse. The United Nations High the US government has stood up for it is a place where millions of talented but Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) es- human rights and democracy unconnected individuals have created a bet- timates that 5,000 leave daily; at this rate, ter life for themselves. In its finer moments, Tribune News Service another million or so will leave in the next the US government has stood up for human six months. crusade has led to charges against well over rights and democracy. And it has fought Despite the financial, social and politi- a hundred high-ranking politicians and with many countries in the region against cal costs, Latin American countries by and business leaders, and record fines for mis- organized crime and to establish stronger large have met these desperate people with behaving corporations. rule of law. End Of Death Penalty A compassion. Colombia has given temporary In Guatemala and Peru, it precipitated Yet polls show that the goodwill Latin residency to some 450,000 Venezuelans, the downfall of two presidents. In Argen- Americans have felt toward their northern Brazil has ramped up support in its border tina, it may threaten the political come- neighbour is faltering. The US’s tough mi- Proud Day for Washington states, and Uruguay and Argentina loos- back of former president Cristina Kirchner. gration stance and pullback on anti-corrup- ened visa requirements. Voter anger over corruption is shaping elec- tion, among other issues, are diminishing N a proud day for Washington, the state Su- — it actually becomes stronger when there’s The United States, however, has turned tions, including last July’s historic victory its standing throughout the hemisphere. preme Court affirmed on Thursday that the equal justice under the law. Nor does it forgive its back. It has cut annual asylum spots by Mexico’s Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, Where just three years ago two out of every Ideath penalty, as applied, is arbitrary, biased the worst criminals, including the eight now to a record low of 30,000, fewer than the and opening space for perceived outsiders three Latin Americans held a favourable and unconstitutional. on death row in Walla Walla, who will still die number of applicants from Venezuela more broadly. view of the United States, today fewer than Two of the three branches of state govern- in prison. Life sentences without parole also alone. All told, it has offered just over $100 The US government has long supported half do. This comes at a time when China is ment have taken this important stand, with provide more certainty to families of victims. million in aid for UN efforts and those na- this fight against graft. The State Depart- making a bigger financial and commercial Gov Jay Inslee declaring a moratorium on ex- They will no longer be forced to endure the tions taking in these refugees — far less than ment has funded police professionalisation, push into the region, offering an alterna- ecutions in 2014 because the system is flawed uncertainty of death penalty cases that may the billions needed. judicial reform and institution building. The tive to US trade and investment. Moreover, and unequally applied. Although the court ef- extend for 20 years through appeals and often For Central Americans, the US line has Department of Justice has worked closely the region is finally engaging on migration fectively abolished the death penalty with this are overturned. been even harder. New Department of Jus- with the region’s prosecutors to build cases and corruption, adapting to being migrant- decision, the Legislature should still remove it “Today’s decision does not let anyone out tice guidelines decree that the threats of and to train lawyers and judges. receiving countries themselves and working from state law and close the books. of prison,” Inslee said in a news conference gang violence and domestic abuse no longer And the US has championed interna- to weed out bent officials. The court’s majority opinion, written by with Attorney General Bob Ferguson. “We are count among reasonable fears of persecu- tional bodies such as the UN-backed In- Yet when Latin America looks north for Chief Justice Mary Fairhurst, states that “the now one step further in our pursuit of equal tion, disqualifying tens of thousands from ternational Commission Against Impunity help and advice, there is little support. Not use of the death penalty is unequally applied — justice for all.” claiming asylum. in Guatemala (CICIG) and OAS-sponsored only is the US turn away from long-held sometimes by where the crime took place, or The death penalty is becoming an anach- After the courts stopped the forcible Mission to Support the Fight against Corrup- policies undermining the goal of a stable, the county of residence, or the available budg- ronism nationally, in part because society has separation of asylum-seeking families un- tion and Impunity in Honduras (MACCIH). prosperous and democratic Western Hemi- etary resources at any given point in time, or evolved, matured and better understands that der the administration’s “zero tolerance Over more than a decade of work, CICIG has sphere. As its moral resonance on the conti- the race of the defendant. The death penalty, it’s a flawed system of punishment. Federal policy,” it proposed regulations that would investigated money laundering, extortion nent fades, so also will support for US lead- as administered in our state, fails to serve any and state courts have narrowed its application, allow longer-term detention. It also ordered and murder, and pushed forward reforms ership, in ways that will be hard to regain. legitimate penological goal; thus, it violates ar- and 19 other states already have abolished the departure of an additional 200,000 to Guatemala’s criminal justice system. ticle I, section 14 of our state constitution.” capital punishment, according to the Death Salvadorans next September, ending their The newer Honduran MACCIH’s investiga- (Shannon O’Neil is a senior fel- This does not weaken our justice system Penalty Information Centre’s tally nearly 20 years of Temporary Protected tions have spurred high-profile indictments low for Latin America Studies at the Status, and 90,000 Hondurans at the start and convictions on influence peddling, em- Council on Foreign Relations in New Tribune News Service of 2020. bezzlement, money laundering and fraud. York.)

#MeToo: One Year Down The Line, An Unfinished agenda Challenging the status quo and refusing to tolerate acts of harassment are the only way to keep the momentum going

TRICIA BISHOP | we can’t seem to get some people to take It’s not very satisfying, I know. TRIBUNE NEW SERVICE this seriously. Case in point: Comedian Like any good movement, we’ve got to Louis CK thought it was OK to go back to push beyond the momentum of the catch- T’S been one year since the viral ver- work in August with a short set that in- phrase and do the daily dirty work of en- sion of the #MeToo movement spread cluded a joke about rape whistles — after forcing our rights by calling out abuses of the message that women are not chattel admitting last fall to masturbating in front power and holding those around us ac- across the globe like a California wild- of female colleagues. countable for their actions. And by “we,” Ifire, toppling metaphorical redwoods Plus ça change, plus c’est la même I mean you and me, because chances are and clearing out the underbrush in its chose — the more things change, the more you’ve experienced sexual harassment if path. they stay the same. not outright assault, regardless of your In that time, most state legislatures It feels a bit like we’re trapped in a gender. (including Maryland’s) revamped, or at game of Whac-a-Mole, with another prob- A study conducted earlier this year least reviewed, their sexual harassment lem popping up each time we tamp one found that 77 percent of women and 34 policies; businesses launched behaviour down. percent of men have experienced verbal training courses for employees; and mil- With every predator we unmask, an- abuse, and 51 percent of women and 17 lions of dollars were raised to support le- other appears. See Harvey Weinstein, percent of men have been sexually touched gal action against perpetrators. Powerful Matt Lauer, Al Franken, Les Moonves and in an unwelcome way. media figures were pushed out of their so on. And even if you haven’t, you should do positions, victims of harassment or assault With every law we alter, another is left your part to speak up when you see it oc- spoke up, and Americans — 86 percent of unchanged. California’s legislature this curring to others. us — came to the conclusion that a policy year voted to extend the statute of limita- That’s the way we make real change — of zero-tolerance for sexual harassment is tions for filing harassment complaints, for by refusing to tolerate the status quo any- essential to a healthy society, according to example, but Maryland has yet to mandate more and refusing to look the other way a poll commissioned by NPR. the testing of rape kits, despite a shameful their past sexual histories, but more than did away with its swimsuit category, but when a colleague, friend or family member But we still can’t tolerate Serena Wil- backlog. half of the respondents didn’t even know c’mon, the pageant itself still exists — and behaves inappropriately. The less welcome liams talking back to an umpire in what With every mind we open, many more what the #MeToo movement was. the ratings tanked more than usual when such actions are, the less likely they are to was arguably the most important game remain firmly shuttered. Nearly 40 per- And with every bad practice we elimi- contestants kept their clothes on. Unpack occur. of her life. We can’t figure out how to deal cent of men who participated in a GQ/ nate, another continues on. Take Miss that. with the he-said/she-said nature of sexual Glamour poll in April said the #MeToo America (no really, take it, as in away). It So, what now? (Tricia Bishop is The Sun’s depu- assault against a Maryland delegate. And movement caused them to re-evaluate may have seemed like a win when the show We keep on keepin’ on. ty editorial page editor.)

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India / World Sunday, October 14, 2018 09 Shiv Sena threatens Rahul takes Rafale battle to HAL, suicides if women says govt destroying public sector enter Sabarimala IANS announced that the state gov- THIRUVANANTHAPURAM ernment will ensure adher- ence to the apex court ver- Defence minister has rushed to Paris to cover up the alleged irregularities in the deal: Gandhi THE Kerala unit of Shiv Sena dict –handles the situation on Saturday threatened to when the temple doors open IANS stage mass suicides if women on October 18 for its routine BENGALURU in 10-50 age group are al- monthly pujas. lowed to enter the Sabarimala In a related development, TAKING the Rafale battle to temple in Kerala. the police in Kollam district the doors of HAL, Congress P Aji, a senior Shiv Sena on Saturday registered a case President Rahul Gandhi on leader, said here that their "su- Saturday said the Narendra icide squads" comprising men Modi government has "in- and women above 50 are ready In a related development, sulted, hurt and destroyed" for the supreme sacrifice. "Our the police in Kollam dis- the future of the public sec- members will be stationed at trict on Saturday regis- tor company by depriving it various places in and around of the offset contract with the the (Sabarimala) temple and tered a case against French aircraft manufacturer if any woman not supposed actor Kollam Thulasi for Dassault. to enter the temple is granted his statement at a public In an hour-long interac- get access, then their suicide meeting of the BJP-led tion with about 100 former squad members will take their NDA campaign against and present employees of lives," warned Aji. Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd The Shiv Sena's threat the ruling (HAL) here, he questioned comes hours after gender the credibility and experi- equality activist Trupti Desai ence of the private company on Saturday said that she is against actor Kollam Thulasi that got the Rs 30,000-crore determined to visit the temple for his statement at a pub- offset contract. shortly. "We want the temple lic meeting of the Bharatiya Accusing Defence Min- tradition and culture to be Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA ister Nirmala Sitharaman of protected and that's our only campaign against the apex "lying" to the nation and mis- demand. Hundreds of our ac- court ruling. leading the people, Gandhi tivists will reach the temple He said: "Women coming said she has rushed to Paris town on October 17 and guard to Sabarimala temple should to cover up the alleged irregu- all entry points to the famed be ripped in half," and one larities in the deal. temple," added Aji. half should be thrown to Del- "She (Sitharaman) has Given the aggressive pos- hi and the other half to the Of- rushed to France to try to turing of the Shiv Sena mem- fice of Chief Minister Vijayan. cover it up, but she can't. We bers, now all eyes will be on But sensing that his statement will fight this on the streets the way the Kerala govern- had crossed limits of decency, of India," he said. Gandhi ment led by Chief Minister he quickly apologised that he said firms such as HAL, Pinarayi Vijayan–who has never meant to hurt anyone. ISRO and DRDO are "tem- ples of modern India" which The All India Congress Committee (AICC) party president Rahul Gandhi (Centre) arrives to address the interactive sessions over Rafael Fighter are being "destroyed" by the aircraft deal, in Bangalore, India, on Saturday. (EPA-EFE) Indian Army commanders meet to focus Modi government that is in- dulging in corruption. defence sector," Gandhi said. the Indian Air Force (IAF). needed to save HAL and other on operational & administrative issues "A very senior person in He said it is "completely "You are the only company public sector companies. NEW Delhi: To address operational and administrative issues the government has raised ridiculous" to say that HAL with the requisite experience "I have come to give a in the Indian Army, the Army commanders' conference on questions over the 'capac- does not have any experience. HAL for me is not an ordinary to build that aircraft (Rafale). message that we are going to Saturday deliberated four major studies to be implemented ity' of HAL. I ask them "Does HAL have debt? No. company but a strategic You are the people who built protect your future. We are "progressively in a phased manner". as to what is the capac- But the person who got the asset to the country. It has a Tejas, MiG, Sukhoi. How can going to fight for your rights. A statement released by the Ministry of Defence said: ity of Anil Ambani's company contract has Rs 45,000 crore long history and legacy. It is anybody say that you are not Rafale is your right. "The focus of the studies is holistic integration thereby that got the contract? The debt," he added. reputed for making best experienced?" he said. The decision (to give off- enhancing the operational and functional efficiency, opti- HAL's capabilities are all in "HAL for me is not an or- “The Congress President set contract) should be done mise budget expenditure, facilitate force modernization and front of us. You (HAL) have dinary company but a stra- fighters and helicopters for said the "forces" trying to take only on merit. Nobody in the address aspirations." built HF-24, MiGs, Sukhoi tegic asset to the country. It the Indian Air Force (IAF) away the company's "future" world who thinks objectively "The current operational, administrative and human resource challenges facing the Indian Army have been reviewed in detail and Tejas. has a long history and legacy. Congress President are "quite powerful, quite and takes decisions on merit “Public sector is the back- It is reputed for making best connected" and added that can take away the offset con- and future course of actions has been deliberated," it said. (IANS) bone of the country and the fighters and helicopters for concerted efforts would be tract from HAL."

News Third phase of crucial J&K Nigerian troops foil Boko Haram At least 30 killed in Nigeria in brief municipal poll ends peacefully attack on base, says military pipeline fire and explosion KANO: Nigerian troops have foiled an attempt by Boko Haram Nigeria imposes travel IANS region, while Baramulla in fighters to overrun a military base in the restive northeast leav- AFP line operated by the state-run ban on ‘high-profile’ JAMMU/SRINAGAR the Valley recorded a voter ing six soldiers wounded, the army said on Saturday. WARRI, NIGERIA Pipeline and Product Market- turnout of 75.3 per cent. Troops "successfully repelled (a) Boko Haram terrorist at- ing Company. corruption suspects VOTING for the third phase of In Srinagar, a dismal tack" on a base in the town of Arge in Borno state on Friday, AT least 30 people were killed "The incident occurred at ABUJA: Nigeria on Saturday municipal polls ended peace- 1.8 per cent of the elector- army spokesman Texas Chukwu said in a statement. when a petrol pipeline caught about 1:30 am. Those burnt are ordered its security agencies fully on Saturday in Jammu & ate came out to vote, while "Several members of the Boko Haram terrorists were fire and exploded in southeast more than 30 with many oth- to put some 50 high-profile Kashmir's Samba, Srinagar, Anantnag saw a 3.2 per cent neutralised while others fled with gunshot wounds during the Nigeria after a raid by suspect- ers sustaining injuries," said graft suspects on a watch list Anantnag and Baramulla dis- turnout. encounter," he said. "Unfortunately, six soldiers sustained ed oil thieves, a survivor and Nnamdi Tochukwu, a survivor and prevent them from leav- tricts, with an overall turnout Polling started at 6 a.m. various degrees of injuries and are currently receiving medi- officials said on Saturday. on his hospital bed in nearby ing the country. A presidency of 16.3 per cent. and ended at 4 p.m. As in the cal attention at the military facility." Chukwu said three Boko The incident happened Asaba. A security officer, who statement said the move was Samba district recorded previous two phases, there Haram trucks were destroyed and one other vehicle recovered in the town of Aba on Friday did not want to be identified, to ensure the implementation the highest voter turnout of was no major incident of vio- in the latest attack in the area. (AFP) when vandals burst the pipe- confirmed the death toll. of an executive order(EO6) 81.5 per cent in the Jammu lence anywhere in the state. which empowers President Muhammadu Buhari to temporarily seize and forbid access to any suspicious Two IS-linked rebels assets. "To this end Nigeria Chinese thriller, S Korean family Congo identifies ‘second killed in Dagestan: has placed no fewer than 50 Russian officials high-profile persons directly wave’ of Ebola in east affected by EO6 on watch- drama win at Asian film festival MOSCOW: Security forces in list," it said. (AFP) AFP towns lie about 20 kilometres Russia's North Caucasus region AFP director Kwon Man-ki, charts KINSHASA (12 miles) apart. of Dagestan killed two rebels 4 injured in Assam BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA the tale of a struggling woman This second wave oc- suspected of links to the Islamic blast, ULFA faction who is offered a salvation of A second wave of the Ebola curred as a result of commu- State group on Saturday, officials A thrill-a-minute actioner sorts when she meets someone virus has been confirmed in nity resistance to measures said. The two men died in an claims responsibility from China and a moving from her past. eastern Democratic Repub- taken to tackle the disease, exchange of fire in the western GUWAHATI: A explosion South Korean drama about a It is a film with "perfect con- lic of Congo, where an initial Ilunga said. Khasavyurt region after refusing ripped through the bustling unique family reunion have trol and masterful psychological outbreak has already killed "The epidemic in Beni is to surrender, the National Anti- Pan Bazaar area here on taken the top prize at Asia's development," the jury state- 125 people, a minister said high risk.. and the situation is Terror Committee (NAK) said in a Saturday injuring at least largest film festival, with judg- ment read. Saturday. worrying." statement. They were suspected four people, police said. The es lauding both for their "orig- BIFF's New Currents The latest wave is centred On Friday, the World of having carried out a series of explosion took place near inal" takes. Chinese director Cui Si-wei. award comes with prizes of in Beni, a town in North Kivu Health Organization ex- attacks on local police, it said. Sukreswar Temple in Pan "Savage", from first-time $30,000 for the two most im- near the border with Uganda, pressed concern over the Mainly Muslim Dagestan, which Bazaar area that houses Chinese director Cui Si-wei, Busan International Film Festi- pressive efforts from first- or said Health Minister Dr Oly growing number of cases in re- neighbours Chechnya, is one of the High Court building, the pits a forest ranger against gold val (BIFF) for being "strikingly second-time Asian filmmak- Ilunga. "We don't yet know cent weeks, especially in Beni. the poorest and most unstable Deputy Commissioner's thieves in a snowy mountain accomplished and riveting". ers and there had been a buzz the scale of it," he added. "The The latest outbreak is the 10th regions in Russia. It is the target Office and other important range and won praise from the South Korean production around town after screenings epicentre, which was in Man- in DR Congo since Ebola was of regular attacks, some of which buildings. "Four persons New Currents award jury at the "Clean up", from debut feature of "Savage" in particular. gina is now in Beni." The two first detected there in 1976. are claimed by IS. (AFP) received minor injuries. They were rushed to Mahendra Mohan Choudhry hospital and their condition is stated WOMEN’S COLLECTIVE TARGETS KERALA ACTOR to be stable," said Joint Com- missioner of Police. (IANS) Cong’s Ramdayal Superstar Mohanlal under fire over abduction mishandling Uike joins BJP in Chhattisgarh IANS that took place last year. The case," said Revathy, adding The decision on Dileep's KOCHI actor was in jail for 85 days AMMA should be handled by status has been left to the RAIPUR: In a major shock and is now out on bail. responsible people. next general body meeting of to the Congress, party THE Association of Malay- The WCC alleges that Trouble stared soon af- AMMA. Chhattisgarh Working Presi- alam Movie Artists (AMMA), AMMA has not supported ter Mohanlal took over as "They (AMMA) use by- dent and former MLA from led by super star Mohanlal, the victim, whereas Dileep AMMA President in June. laws when they find it useful Pali-Tanakhar Ramdayal came under fire on Saturday has got all the backing. Lead- He took back into the AMMA for their requirements and Uike joined the Bharatiya from the Women's Collective ing actress Revathy on Sat- fold actor Dileep, prompt- when it comes to our needs, Janata Party (BJP) on Satur- in Cinema (WCC) over the urday said that many like her ing leading actresses, Rima they cling on by-laws," said day. He was welcomed into way the kidanpping case of were shocked to hear Mo- Kallingal, Remya Nambisan Parvathy. the BJP in the presence of an actress is being handled. hanlal address them as mere and Geetu Mohandas quit- Revathy said things are party President Amit Shah The WCC was formed last actresses. ting the AMMA in protest. not clean in the Malayalam and Chief Minister Raman year by women drawn from "It really hurt us very Another 14 members an- film industry, adding she was Singh and other leaders in various sectors of the film much... he could have men- nounced their decision to shocked to see a 17-year-old Bilaspur. He said: "Tribal industry to fight for their tioned us by our name. We quit, citing lack of fairness. young girl knocking at her leaders are neglected and cause, after they found that have now realized that AM- At Saturday's press meet, door and complaining about not favoured in the Con- AMMA was not protecting MA's executive committee is Revathy, Padmapriya, Par- the way she was exploited. gress. There is a difference their interests. taking us for a ride and is not vathy and the three actresses "I will not name her, but in what they say and what Senior actor Dileep is an serious about the victim get- who quit AMMA and a few things are bad in the indus- they do." (IANS) accused in a kidnapping case ting justice in the kidnapping others were also present. try," said Revathy. Superstar Mohanlal. 10 Sunday, October 14, 2018 Gulf / Middle East

Hundreds taken by IS from IMF chief ‘horrified’ displacement Trump threatens Saudis camp in Syria by Khashoggi case, AFP with ‘punishment’ over still plans Saudi trip BEIRUT

HUNDREDS of people were AFP taken by Islamic State group NUSA DUA, INDONESIA fighters from a displacement journalist disappearance camp in east Syria during a IMF chief Christine Lagarde militant counterattack against said Saturday she was "hor- advancing US-backed forces, a rified" by reports about the monitor said Saturday. Trump pessimistic fate of Saudi dissident Jamal The militants raided the about the fate of Khashoggi but still plans to at- camp on Friday, taking "more tend an economic meeting in than 100 families" including Khashoggi as he Riyadh this month. relatives of IS defectors and of As questions swirl over the militants killed in fighting, ac- voices concern fate of Khashoggi–some big cording to the Syrian Observa- over his life business names and media IMF chief Christine Lagarde. tory for Human Rights. outlets have pulled out of the A number of fighters of AFP Kingdom's second Future In- is to not change my plans and the Kurdish-led Syrian Demo- ISTANBUL vestment Initiative. to be very attentive to the in- cratic Forces (SDF) died trying But Lagarde said her plans formation that is coming out in to defend the camp in a bat- US President Donald Trump were unchanged for now, de- the next few days." tle that lasted several hours, threatened Riyadh on Sat- spite international uproar over UN chief Antonio Guterres the Britain-based monitoring urday with "severe punish- the case. meanwhile told the BBC: "We group said. ment" if a journalist was "Human rights, freedom need to have a strong request "IS is pressing its attacks in killed inside its Istanbul con- of information are essential for the truth to be clear." the Hajin area as the SDF bat- sulate, as Saudi officials were rights and horrifying things "We need to know exactly tles to hold them off with the to hold talks in Turkey about have been reported and I am what has happened and we support of the international his fate. horrified," she told reporters in need to know exactly who is coalition," Observatory chief With the mystery over Bali where the IMF is holding responsible... we need to find Rami Abdel Rahman said. Jamal Khashoggi unresolved annual meetings. "But I have ways in which accountability is 11 days after he walked into to conduct the business of the also demanded," he added. the consulate and failed to IMF in all corners in the world The UN secretary general reappear. and with many governments." said he felt "this kind of inci- "We're going to get to the "When I visit a country, I dent is multiplying." "I am feel- New Syria law to bottom of it and there will be always speak my mind... So at ing worried (at) this apparent expand regulation severe punishment," Trump this point of time my intention new normal," he said in Bali. told CBS's "60 Minutes" pro- of religious affairs gram, according to an extract of an interview that was re- AFP leased on Saturday. Turkey obtains recordings of Saudi DAMASCUS "As of this moment, they (Saudi) deny it and they deny journalist’s purported killing: Paper SYRIAN President Bashar al- it vehemently. Could it be Assad has signed into law a them? Yes," Trump said in US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters at Cincinnati Lunken Airport in, Ohio, recently. (AFP) ISTANBUL: Turkey’s investigation into the disappearance of prom- new bill expanding the pow- the interview, which was con- inent Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has revealed recordings ers of a government ministry ducted on Thursday. Turkish FM accuses Saudi of not consulate in Istanbul. made on his Apple Watch purportedly indicating he was tortured overseeing religious affairs and Trump is pessimis- cooperating in Khashoggi probe Riyadh has warmly wel- and killed, a Turkish newspaper reported on Saturday. The report limiting the term of the coun- tic about the fate of miss- comed the creation of the in the pro-government Sabah daily, which could not immediately try's top Muslim cleric. ing Saudi journalist Jamal ISTANBUL: Turkey on Saturday accused Saudi Arabia of working group but Interior be verified, emerged after a delegation from Saudi Arabia arrived The new legislation grants Khashoggi, saying Saturday failing to cooperate with a probe into the disappearance of Minister Prince Abdel Aziz in Turkey for a joint investigation into his disappearance. additional powers to the min- that it is “not looking too a journalist inside its Istanbul consulate, as US President bin Saud bin Nayef slammed “The moments when Khashoggi was interrogated, tortured istry of religious endowments, good” and he may have been Donald Trump threatened Riyadh with "severe punishment" claims that the kingdom or- and murdered were recorded in the Apple Watch’s memory,” the or "waqf", which already over- killed. if it turns out he was killed. Comments by Turkish FM Mev- dered Khashoggi to be killed paper said, adding that the watch had synched with his iPhone, sees Islamic affairs in Syria. The “I think we would’ve lut Cavusoglu represented a hardening of Ankara's hitherto inside the consulate. which his fiancee was carrying outside the consulate. waqf minister will have a role known by now. That was our circumspect tone over the the case of Saudi journalist Jamal He described the alle- Two senior Turkish officials previously said that Khashog- in naming the next mufti. The first hope, our first hope was Khashoggi, who has not been seen since since he stepped gations as "baseless allega- gi had been wearing a black Apple watch when he entered new law also sets the mufti's that he was not killed, but inside the consulate on October 2. (AFP) tions and lies". the consulate and that it was connected to a mobile phone term, previously unlimited, at a maybe that’s not looking too Ankara has so far trodden he left outside. However, it was not clear whether data renewable period of three years. good... from what we’re hear- in Turkey and due to have official Turkish media said. carefully in the controversy, from Khashoggi’s watch could have been transmitted to his ing,” Trump told journalists talks this weekend in Ankara The NTV channel said with the most sensational al- phone outside, or how investigators could have retrieved it at the White House. and take part in a working the 11 person delegation legations splashed in the pro- without obtaining the watch themselves. (REUTERS) The Saudi delegation was group on the disappearance, had on Friday inspected the government press. News in brief

Turkey names road for US embassy to Trump thanks Turkey for pastor’s release, denies cutting deal ‘Malcolm X Street’ REUTERS ever, great appreciation on Brunson, who had been un- Erdogan tells Trump court issued ANKARA: Turkey on Saturday WASHINGTON behalf of the United States, der house arrest since July, was renamed the road where the which will lead to good, per- flown out of Turkey on Friday. Brunson verdict ‘independently’ new US embassy is to be PRESIDENT Donald Trump haps great, relations between He arrived at Andrews ISTANBUL: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday told located after the American thanked Turkey on Saturday the United States & Turkey!" Air Force Base outside Wash- Donald Trump that the court’s decision to free an American pastor black Muslim civil rights for freeing US pastor An- Trump wrote in a tweet. ington on Saturday and was taken “independently”, after the US president thanked the campaigner Malcolm X, its drew Brunson after two years Trump specifically was scheduled to meet with Turkish strongman for his efforts in securing the release. “Mr latest use of a politically- in custody and said it would thanked President Tayyip Trump at the White House in President @realDonaldTrump, in line with what I have always said, loaded name for the street of help improve strained rela- Erdogan "for his help", draw- the afternoon. the Turkish judicial decision was taken independently,” Erdogan a foreign mission. The new tions, but he denied cutting a ing a curt response from the Relations between the two wrote on his official Twitter account. The case had battered rela- embassy building, located deal with Ankara. Turkish leader, who has re- NATO allies have been strained tions between the two NATO allies and also caused the Turkish in the Cukurambar district "I don't make deals for peatedly said it was a court's by US support for Kurdish lira to crash in value as Washington imposed sanctions. (AFP) on the western outskirts of hostages. There was, how- decision to make, not his. US pastor Andrew Brunson. fighters in northern Syria. Ankara, is on what is cur- rently named 1478 Street. But a meeting of the Ankara city council unanimously At least 16 dead in decided to change the name Thousands in Gaza mourn Saudi-led airstrikes kill 19 in Yemen port city Somalia suicide to Malcolm X Street. (AFP) bombings: Police 7 killed in border clashes DPA with each other," al-Hadiri Palestinian woman SANA’A said. Earlier Saturday, he MOGADISHU: At least 16 dies after WB AFP international community to said at least 17 civilians were people were killed in Somalia on stone-throwing GAZA CITY deliver justice. AT least 19 civilians were The final toll is not killed and more than 20 oth- Saturday in suicide bombings The Israeli army said five killed on Saturday in air- determined yet because ers injured in the attack. that targeted a restaurant and RAMALLAH: A Palestinian THOUSANDS of Palestinians Palestinians had been killed strikes by a Saudi-led coali- body parts of many victims Witnesses told dpa that coffee shop, police said. Suicide woman died of her wounds attended funerals Saturday for during the protests Friday tion in the port city of Hodei- are mixed with each other all the people inside the bombers walked into the two lo- after Israeli settlers in the seven young men shot dead a after they broke through the da in war-torn Yemen, rebels bombarded buses were civil- cations in the southwestern city occupied West Bank threw day earlier by Israeli troops heavily-guarded border fence said. Youssef al-Hadiri ians, who were trying to flee of Baidoa and detonated their stones at the car she was during fresh demonstrations and attacked an army post. Youssef al-Hadiri, a fighting in their area between vests within minutes of each travelling in, Palestinian along the Gaza border, an AFP Army spokesman Jonath- spokesman for the rebel- the rebels and government other, according to witnesses. security sources and media correspondent said. an Conricus said around 20 controlled Health Ministry, The dead included women forces. The blasts came a day before said Saturday. Palestinian Mourners, including lead- Palestinians had crossed the said coalition warplanes hit and children, according to So far, there has been no the first anniversary of a truck official news agency Wafa ers of the enclave's Islamist border in an "organised at- two buses carrying civilians the official. comment from the Saudi- bombing that left more than 500 identified the passenger who rulers Hamas, chanted slogans tack" after an explosive de- in Hodeida's Jabal Ras area, "The final toll is not deter- led alliance, which has been dead in Mogadishu, the worst died as 48-year-old mother condemning Israel for shoot- vice destroyed a portion of killing at least 19 people and mined yet because body parts fighting Yemen's Iran-linked ever attack in Somalia which was of eight, Aisha Mohammed ing civilians and called on the the fence. injuring 30 others. of many victims are mixed rebel Houthis since 2015. blamed on Al-Shabaab. (AFP) Rabi. She died in hospital in the northern West Bank city of Nablus from a head injury sustained in the stone-throw- ing incident south of the city Suspended Gaza fuel deal shreds tough diplomatic efforts on Friday, Wafa said. (AFP)

Morocco justifies AFP on the Gaza-Israel border. trolled by the rival Palestin- But the Palestinian Au- 2015 extradition RAMALLAH, PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES Despite hopes the fuel ian faction, Hamas. And it thority fears the United States, of Saudi official would help ease months of had also raised questions on which is due to announce a BY suspending badly-needed deadly violence, thousands of whether Palestinian president peace proposal, and others RABAT: Morocco confirmed fuel deliveries to the Gaza Strip protestors gathered again Fri- Mahmud Abbas is slowly be- may seek to further split Gaza Friday that in 2015 it after deadly clashes, Israel has day at the border fence. The ing sidelined. from the West Bank, dimming arrested a Saudi official, cast doubts on the viability of Israeli army said five people Great efforts were made already slim hopes for a two- wanted by Interpol, and the hard-won measure aimed were shot dead after "an or- to convince Abbas to agree to state solution between a Pales- extradited him to Riyadh, at helping the Palestinian peo- ganised attack" on an army the fuel deal, UN and diplo- tinian entity and Israel. denying that this was a ple and easing tensions. post, using an explosive device matic sources said, with a de- Western diplomats fear "disappearance". Turki bin The deal, brokered by the which destroyed part of the cision ultimately made to work Abbas may now take new Bandar bin Mohamed bin United Nations and backed by fence. around him. steps, or even cut off some ties Abderrahmane al-Saud was the United States, Israel and The Gaza health ministry "The humanitarian imper- with international powers. arrested at Casablanca others, had seen thousands said seven Palestinians were ative is more important than "We could end up choosing Airport on November 11, of litres of fuel trucked into killed. the relationship with the PA," between working with the PA 2015 on his way to Paris Gaza daily to boost the impov- Saturday night, Lieberman Gaza power plant in Nuseirat, in central Gaza. Trucks carrying fuel one diplomat said. and easing the humanitarian on an "international warrant erished territory's electricity said on Twitter the shipments entered the Gaza Strip to help power the Palestinian enclave’s only There has been criticism situation in Gaza," one diplo- issued (the same day) by supply. of fuel and gas to Gaza would power station. (AFP) of the PA that it has done little mat in Jerusalem warned. Riyadh for disrupting public But only days after being only resume if there was a "to- to ease the suffering of Gazans Abbas has not set foot order via the internet and brought into effect, Israeli De- tal cessation of violence, the against Israeli towns" near the ment of the officially recog- over the past decade and Ab- in Gaza since the PA's 2007 financial crimes", a Moroccan fence Minister Avigdor Lieber- launching of incendiary bal- enclave. nised Palestinian government, bas has even taken punitive polls defeat there, with mul- diplomatic source said. (AFP) man late Friday ordered the lons (from Gaza towards Isra- The fuel deal had been in what diplomats said was a measures against the strip to tiple rounds of reconcilia- deliveries to stop after clashes el) and the use of burning tyres reached without the agree- first for Gaza–which is con- squeeze Hamas. tion talks failing. Europe / Americas Sunday, October 14, 2018 11

Centre-right split scuppers Chicago protest targets Trump’s ‘anti-woman agenda’ Swedish plan AFP Justice Brett Kavanaugh and nity groups and politicians set CHICAGO what they called the "anti- Angered by the bitter fight up booths to reach new voters for minority govt woman agenda" of the Trump over new US Supreme Court and encourage political in- THOUSANDS of people made administration and the Repub- Justice Brett Kavanaugh and volvement. their disdain for President lican Party, women -- and men what they called the ‘anti- Demonstrators planned REUTERS Donald Trump heard Saturday -- rallied in the Windy City. woman agenda’ of the to leave Grant Park at 12:30 STOCKHOLM at a rally and march in Chicago The "March to the Polls" pm (1730 GMT) for a formal aimed at galvanizing support event -- which began in Grant Trump administration and march through downtown Chi- AN attempt by the leader of for Democrats in the upcoming Park and was to wrap up the Republican Party, cago before heading to early Sweden’s Moderate party to November midterm elections. downtown -- came just as voter women -- and men -- rallied voting locations. break the political deadlock af- A giant "Baby Trump" flew registration deadlines neared in the Windy City. "I would like women to ter September’s election looked over the crowd. Trump was de- in most states and early vot- take charge of the midterms," set to fail on Saturday as two picted as "El Diablo" on a high- ing ramped up in more than a protester Sarah Sieracki told parties in his centre-right bloc flying flag. Demonstrators dozen states including Illinois. Women gather for a rally in Chicago, Illinois, on Saturday. (AFP) Jessica Scheller, head of Wom- AFP. The 23-year-old from the said they would not support waved "Vote Blue" banners Hillary Clinton appeared in en's March Chicago, which or- nearby Republican-dominated him in forming a minority gov- -- the message was unmistak- a video message played on a gi- hold this administration ac- Trump's popularity. ganized the event, told AFP. state of Indiana was exactly the ernment. able. ant screen, encouraging people countable," Clinton said, echo- "We wanted to lead into Saturday's events included type of voter organizers were Neither the Alliance bloc - Angered by the bitter fight to register to vote. ing the general sentiment that the midterms and encourage a street festival-like "Voter Vil- hoping to encourage to get in- headed by Moderates’ leader over new US Supreme Court "Imagine being able to the election is a barometer of women to get out and vote," lage" where dozens of commu- volved in the election. Ulf Kristersson - nor a group- ing of centre-left parties won enough votes in the election on Sept. 9 to form a majority and both have ruled out a deal with Trump receives pastor freed the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats, who hold the bal- At least 40 MPs to by Turkey at the White House ance of power. Kristersson, tasked to try to DPA president before kneeling before form a new government, said ISTANBUL him, placing his his hand on his on Friday he was prepared to shoulder and praying for Trump do so without all the parties in THE US pastor at the centre of a to have "supernatural wisdom." the four-party Alliance bloc. But vote against UK PM diplomatic spat between Washing- The Turkish government said Liberal leader Jan Bjorklund - a ton and Ankara arrived back in the on Saturday that outside pres- member of the Alliance - said he United States on Saturday after sure did not influence a court's would not back a government of being freed from house arrest in decision to lift the house arrest only the Moderates and Chris- Turkey where he had faced terror- and travel ban on Brunson. tian Democrats, while Centre May’s Brexit plan ism charges. "No Turkish office, especially Party leader Annie Loof - also in Live television images our president, yielded to all the the Alliance - said all four par- showed Pastor Andrew Brunson pressure, threats and outra- ties had to be part of a deal. We must make sure that ‘Chequers’ is binned, says right-wing leader Jacob Rees-Mogg meeting US Presdient Donald geous statements," said Omer Trump at the White House within Celik, a spokesman for the 24 hours of being freed. Trump ruling Justice and Development told Brunson: "You are very, Part. Relations between Wash- very special to all of us." The ington and Ankara soured over Red alert in president said the two sides Brunson's two-year detention, had been negotiating "long with the Trump administration Portugal as and hard," but that no ransom slapping sanctions on Turkey's hurricane nears was paid. Brunson thanked the justice and interior ministers. AFP LISBON

PORTUGAL placed most of the country on red alert Saturday as Hurricane Leslie barrelled towards its coastline in what could be the fiercest storm to hit the country since 1842. Authorities urged those living by the coast to stay in- doors and fishermen to return to port while some flights were US President Donald Trump (right) with Pastor Andrew Brunson at the cancelled over warnings winds White House in Washington on Saturday. (EPA-EFE) could reach up to 120 kilo- metres per hour (75 miles per hour). And neighbouring Spain was also making preparations, Hurricane Michael death toll with meteorologists expect- ing it to hit early Sunday, al- hits 17, search for victims on though by then it was likely to have been downgraded to a AFP egory 4 storm on Wednesday, tropical storm. Global weather PANAMA CITY claimed lives in four states, but forecasting site AccuWeather the Sunshine State suffered the has dubbed Leslie a “zombie THREE days after the devas- worst damage by far. hurricane” as it first formed on tating passage of Hurricane Large part of the state's September 23 “and has been Michael, search teams in Flor- panhandle were pulverized by meandering the waters of the ida pressed their hunt for vic- the strong winds and rain, and Atlantic Ocean for weeks.” tims into hard-to-reach areas eight storm-related deaths have But it was expected to Saturday, as the death toll rose been reported in Florida so far. make landfall in Portugal on to 17 and officials scrambled "Mexico Beach is devastat- Saturday, with strong winds to deliver aid to those who lost ed," Governor Rick Scott said of and rain expected in the early everything. the town hardest hit by the hur- evening, with the most serious The mammoth storm, ricane, the most powerful to hit conditions likely overnight or which made landfall as a Cat- the United States in decades. on Sunday morning. Meteoro- logical records indicate that British Prime Minister Theresa May (centre) speaks in the House of Commons in London. (AFP) only five hurricanes have ever arrived in this part of the Atlan- DPA The DUP, whose 10 law- [Conservative] whips, there land Britain and the territory tic Ocean, and Leslie could turn LONDON are probably 39 Tory MPs would be worse than no deal Family of Prince demands out to be the fiercest storm to makers support May’s who are more tough-minded at all. hit Portugal since 1842. AT least 40 lawmakers from minority government in on this issue than I am," said Foster urged May not to Prime Minister Theresa parliament, has warned Rees-Mogg, who followed "choose the path to effectively Trump stop using his music May's Conservatives will vote that it could vote against former UK Independence cut Northern Ireland adrift." against her "Chequers" plan her if she refuses to Party leader Nigel Farage and "I fully appreciate the AFP Pope defrocks for Brexit if she presents it to pro-Brexit pub chain founder risks of a 'no deal' but the NEW YORK parliament, a leading euro- change her plan, even if Tim Martin on the podium. dangers of a bad deal are 2 ex-bishops for sceptic warned on Saturday. that could bring down her "I am not the most tough- worse," she wrote. THE family of Prince has told "We must make sure that government and potentially minded among my friends The DUP, whose 10 law- Donald Trump to stop playing abusing minors Chequers is binned, that this lead to a snap election within the Conservative par- makers support May's minor- the late icon's songs at rallies, idea of a customs union - the ty, and those 39 will not turn, ity government in parliament, following a phalanx of other AFP sheer lunacy of paying 3.5 bil- I will not turn, and there are has warned that it could vote angry artists who have told the VATICAN CITY lion pounds a year to subsi- is close to agreeing to a Brexit growing numbers beyond against her if she refuses to US president to pull the plug. dize the European Union for "backstop" to keep Britain in that who are determined change her plan, even if that "The Prince Estate has POPE Francis has defrocked all eternity - is binned," in- a "temporary" but potential- that we should deliver on the could bring down her govern- never given permission to two Chilean former bishops fluential right-winger Jacob ly indefinite customs union Brexit that we promised," he ment and potentially lead to a President Trump or The White for allegedly sexually abusing Rees-Mogg told a rally by with the EU. said. snap election. House to use Prince's songs Late icon Prince. minors, the Vatican said on the pro-Brexit Leave Means Pointing to a "No deal, Writing in Saturday's Bel- The Times reported on and have requested that they Saturday, after a meeting be- Leave group in the south- no problem" slogan behind fast Telegraph, Arlene Fos- Saturday that May was be- cease all use immediately," reportedly added "Purple tween the pontiff and Chile's western town of Torquay. him, he insisted that most of ter, the leader of Northern lieved to be considering drop- tweeted the musician's half- Rain," one of Prince's best- president. Rees-Mogg, who chairs the eurosceptics would not be Ireland's Democratic Union- ping her parliamentary coop- brother Omarr Baker. loved tracks, to the playlist of The decision to expel the Conservatives' European deterred from voting against ist Party (DUP), also said a eration agreement with the The Trump campaign did recent rallies in the run-up to former archbishop Francisco Research Group of some 60 May by the prospect of a no- bad Brexit deal that would DUP to allow her to clinch a not immediately respond to an November midterm elections, Jose Cox Huneeus and former of the party's 315 lawmakers, deal Brexit. potentially see checks on Brexit deal with the European AFP request to comment. including in Mississippi last bishop Marco Antonio Or- spoke after reports that May "As I point out to the goods moving between main- Union. The president's team have week. denes Fernandez -- the latest heads to roll in a country hit hard by the cleric abuse scan- dal -- is not open to appeal. Both were stripped of their priesthood "as a consequence Tens of thousands stage anti-racism march in Berlin of overt acts of abuse against minors", it said. AFP port of migrant rescue mis- Some held up signs in sup- Building on the backlash The announcement came BERLIN sions in the Mediterranean, to Chancellor Angela Merkel's a day after the pope accepted while others waved placards port of migrant rescue mis- decision to admit more than a the resignation of Washington TENS of thousands of people reading "More love, less hate" sions in the Mediterranean, million refugees in 2015 and DC archbishop Donald Wuerl, marched in Berlin Saturday in and "No room for Nazis”. while others waved placards 2016, it won its first parliamen- who has been blamed for not a protest against racism amid The crowds eventually reading ‘More love, less hate’ tary seats in elections last year. doing enough to deal with pae- growing concern over xeno- gathered at Berlin's famous and ‘No room for Nazis’ At the end of August a far- dophile priests. phobic incidents in the east of Brandenburg gate where a right demonstration in the Saturday's defrocking was the country. number of German groups eastern city of Chemnitz after "an extremely unusual, if not Organisers said at least performed. trades unions, religious organ- the murder of a German that unprecedented" move, wrote 242,000 people turned out for "It's already a success," isations and some charities. was blamed on a refugee de- Ines San Martin, a Vatican the rally. Police spoke of "sev- said Theresa Hartmann, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, generated into attacks on for- expert working for specialist eral tens of thousands". spokeswoman for the #unteil- a member of the Social Demo- eigners. Catholic website Crux. "Say it loud, say it clear, we bar (indivisible) movement, cratic Party (SPD), posted a Early in October, German Defrocking is considered are all indivisible," the dem- who said they had only been People take part in a demonstration in Berlin on Saturday. (AFP) message of support on Twitter. police arrested six men on sus- the Church's harshest penalty onstrators chanted as they expecting 40,000 people to The march was partly in picion of having taken part in for priests, barring the offend- marched through central Ber- turn up. ist groups and individuals, has burg and Munich in the south, response to the rise of the an- the attacks, describing them as er from exercising any clerical lin in blazing sunshine. The #unteilbar collective, already staged demonstrations that attracted thousands. ti-immigration Alternative for members of a far-right "terror- duties at all, even in private. Some held up signs in sup- made up of a number of activ- in the northern city of Ham- They are supported by Germany (AfD) party. ist" group. Alibaba’s Ma to open institute for tech www.facebook.com/QatarTribune entrepreneurs in Indonesia www.youtube.com/QatarTribuneChannel PAGE 14 www.twitter.com/Qatar_Tribune

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Rate hikes ‘right course’ for US Katara Hospitality, Marriott sign monetary policy, says Fed official deal to manage Al Messila resort REUTERS NUSA DUA, INDONESIA will provide global explorers THE US Federal Reserve does The resort features 152 luxury rooms, with authentic experiences that consider the impact of interest reflect the local spirit, lifestyle rate hikes on emerging markets including 30 individual villas, and seven and design of its location.” when setting policy, but the in- distinct culinary experiences Katara Hospitality is a glo- creases are the "right course of bal hotel owner, developer and domestic policy" for the world's TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK operator with a collection of largest economy, said a top Fed DOHA iconic hotels in key markets official on Saturday. Key features across Europe, Africa, Asia, The comments by Fed Vice KATARA Hospitality and Mar- Inspired by the conservatory and US. Chair Randal Quarles came as riott International has signed a Al Messila, a Luxury Col- some emerging markets face deal to jointly manage Al Mes- and 1,100 indigenous trees lection Resort & Spa will fea- increasing pressure this year as sila, a Luxury Collection Resort around it, the resort ture 152 luxuriously-appointed higher US interest rates draw & Spa, in Doha, the companies features key wellness rooms, including 30 individual foreign capital away, and due to announced in a press state- and recreation facilities villas, and seven distinct culi- fears of fallout from a tariff war ment on Saturday. including a swimming pool, nary experiences. between the US and China. Scheduled to open by end fitness centre, tennis and Inspired by the conserva- The Fed has also been at the of 2018, the resort marks The football courts and a tory and 1,100 indigenous trees receiving end of criticism from Luxury Collection brand’s first 12,000 sqm spa around it, the resort features President Donald Trump, who property to open in Qatar and key wellness and recreation on Thursday called its interest eighth across the Middle East facilities including a swimming rate increases a "ridiculous" and Africa. The signing also pool, fitness centre, tennis and policy. Those surprisingly caus- marks Katara Hospitality’s football courts and a 12,000 tic remarks came a day after 39th project under its portfolio Al Messila Resort & Spa is sqm spa. the president told reporters, in of hotels, the statement said. the epitome of what Katara Katara Hospitality Chairman Sheikh Nawaf bin Jassim bin Jabor al Thani and Arne M Sorenson (left), The resort also features a response to a Wall Street rout, The agreement was signed president and CEO of Marriott International shake hands after signing a deal in Doha on Saturday. dedicated kids club with its that the "Fed has gone crazy." by Katara Hospitality Chair- Hospitality looks for in a own private reception, fitness "If you look around the man Sheikh Nawaf bin Jassim hotel & managing director, Mar- rooms and climbing walls. world, I think the Asian region bin Jabor al Thani and Arne M Sheikh Nawaf bin Jassim bin riott International in Middle The signing of Al Messila as a whole is reasonably strong Sorenson, president and CEO East and Africa, said, “We are marks the eighth hotel collabo- relative to certain areas in the of Marriott International. Jabor al Thani excited to further expand our ration between Katara Hos- past," Quarles said, responding Sheikh Nawaf said, “This brand portfolio in the country pitality and Marriott Interna- to a question on the region's ca- agreement marks The Luxury with the opening of our first tional, which already includes pacity to withstand interest rate Collection brand’s first prop- sort's grand and statuesque Luxury Collection property. the Doha Marriott Hotel, Sharq shocks. erty in Qatar and our second appearance is the ultimate in As we strengthen our growing Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton "We do consider" the im- worldwide after Excelsior Ho- luxurious hospitality. The ho- relationship with Katara Hos- Hotel, The Ritz-Carlton Doha, plication of US monetary tel Gallia, a Luxury Collection tel is a welcome addition to pitality with today’s signing, we Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & policy on emerging markets Hotel, Milan. our growing local portfolio of see this as testament to Qatar’s Convention Hotel, Renaissance and the rest of the world, he "Al Messila Resort & Spa iconic properties, and we are robust tourism strategy and its Golden View Beach Resort, said at the annual meeting of is the epitome of what Katara delighted to be continuing to reputation as a leading luxury Sharm el Sheikh, Excelsior Ho- the Institute of International Hospitality looks for in a ho- set the standard for luxury hos- destination in the region.” tel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Finance on the Indonesian re- tel." pitality over the world.” “True to the spirit of The Hotel and The Westin Excel- sort island of Bali. He further said, “The re- Alex Kyriakidis, president An artistic view of Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa. Luxury Collection, the resort sior Rome. QFC, ISDA jointly hold Qatar’s non-oil exports jump 26.1% conference on SPC TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ments under the ISDA Master DOHA Agreements are enforceable to QR2.26 bn y-o-y in August: QC in the QFC. THE Qatar Financial Cen- Key speakers at the con- tre (QFC), in partnership ference included Henk Jan (including GCC) and 16 Eu- respectively, where the first with the International Swaps Hoogendoorn, managing di- Oman tops the list of non-oil ropean countries including ten countries accounted for and Derivatives Association rector, Financial Sector Office, Turkey and 18 Asian coun- 87.9 percent of total non-oil (ISDA), held a conference on QFC; Peter Werner, senior exporting countries in August tries excluding Arab coun- exports in the said month. the process of setting up spe- counsel, ISDA; Habib Motani, tries and 11 African countries On the other hand, the cial purpose companies (SPC) partner, Clifford Chance Lon- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK GCC (livestock), 149 unified excluding Arab countries, GCC countries (Oman and on its platform, QFC said in a don; and Ishaq Burney, gen- DOHA Arab certificates of origin two North American coun- Kuwait) topped the blocs and statement on Saturday. eral counsel, QFC. and 26 certificates of origin tries and one from South the economic groups receiv- The conference comes in The discussions at the QATAR'S non-oil exports for preferences. America. ing the Qatari non-oil exports light of the QFC’s recognition event focused on SPC regula- jumped 26.1 percent year- QC Director General According to the report, in August with total exports by ISDA as an effective net- tions and highlighted the sim- on-year to QR2.26 billion Saleh bin Hamad al Sharqi Oman topped the list of amounting to QR812.64 mil- ting regime in July 2018, as ple and streamlined process in August 2018, according said the record increase in non-oil exporting countries lion, followed by European well as ISDA’s publication of for setting up SPCs with the to monthly report published non-oil exports in August in August with a total ex- countries including Turkey at a positive legal opinion to its QFC, which includes submit- by Qatar Chamber (QC) on affirms that Qatari products ports of QR800.365 million, QR646.757 million. members that identifies the ting a business case to the Saturday. are of high efficiency and Top quality representing 35.5 percen- Asian countries exclud- QFC as a netting friendly ju- QFC, followed by a completed The non-oil exports quality. tof the total value of non-oil ing Arab countries came in risdiction. application after which busi- reached QR1.79 for the same Sharqi said he hopes to products exports during the month, the third place with total The legal opinion confirms nesses can receive their li- period in 2017, the report see more products cover- The record increase followed by the Hong Kong exports of QR638.08 mil- that financial netting arrange- cence and begin operations. said. ing other production sector, in non-oil exports in QR301.41 million (13.3 per- lion, followed by the group QC said its Department especially those that are re- cent), Belgium QR164.66 of Arab countries excluding of Research, Studies and lated to achieving the self- August affirms that million (7.3 percent) and the GCC countries with total Management issued 2,477 sufficiency and food security Qatari products are of Singapore QR160.26 million value of exports at QR83.158 certificates of origin in Au- to Qatar. high efficiency and (7.1 percent), and Nether- million, followed by North gust. This included 2,173 The report pointed to quality lands QR128.10 million (5.7 America, the African coun- general model certificates, the trend of non-oil exports percent). tries excluding Arab coun- 128 unified certificates for to 59 countries in August QC Director General Saleh Germany, Turkey, US tries and the South Ameri- the GCC countries (indus- compared to 60 countries in bin Hamad al Sharqi and India came in differ- can countries with varying trial), one certificate for the July, with 11 Arab countries ent values and percentages values, the report said. Officials of QFC and ISDA at an event in Doha on Saturday. QNB reviews demand and supply factors of global oil market TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK analysis published Saturday. growth in 2019 is set to stand Additionally, idiosyncratic ahead of the recent meeting in QNB concluded that DOHA So far in 2018, brent on a firm footing. On the sup- supply disruptions are affect- Algiers, agreed to raise their continued excess demand has prices have averaged $73/b, ply side, QNB said that there ing important producers, in- production levels further with been drawing down OECD QATAR National Bank (QNB) up from $55/b in 2017 and are two different key factors cluding OPEC members such Saudi Arabia’s output expect- commercial inventories since reviewed in its weekly analysis $44/b in 2016. Prices are playing out in 2018. as Venezuela and Iran. ed to reach a record high of 11 2016Q3, from 3.1 to the cur- the demand and supply fac- up 27 percent year-to-date, First, the US oil output A deepening economic million bpd by end-2018. rent 2.8 billion barrels level. tors of the oil market, con- fluctuating around the $85/b boom associated with the so- crisis has pushed Venezuelas According to QNB, the This is very close to the five- cluding with an outlook for mark in early October. called shale revolution is set 2019 outlook production down in 2018. outlook for 2019 points to an year average benchmark, the next year. A number of factors have for a temporary slowdown due According to QNB, the outlook The US announcement to increase in supply from the declared target for the OPEC While oil prices are reach- been pushing oil prices more to infrastructure bottlenecks. for 2019 points to an increase re-introduce sanctions on Iran 100 million bpd average for cut agreement. ing a four-year high, contin- than expected in 2018 from While a total of 1 million bpd is already affecting the Ira- 2018 to 102 million bpd. In short, QNB found that ued US output growth and a demand and supply side has been added to US output in supply from the 100 million nian oil industry and Bloomb- The OPEC+ agreement the oil market finds itself in the new Russia-Saudi Arabia perspective, QNB noted. so far this year, limited pipe- bpd average for 2018 to 102 erg estimates that production is set to expire at the end of broad balance. Therefore, oil deal are posing a ques- On the demand side, QNB line capacity in the key shale million bpd plummeted between May and 2018 and free up more supply. expected an average annual tion to whether the market is said that global GDP is on oil producing region of the September 2018. In addition, US shale output oil price of around $72/b. For entering a new era, especially course for its strongest growth Permian Basin in west Texas growth in the short-term as Such developments are should re-accelerate with the 2019, forward prices indicate that a modest excess demand since 2011, and spurs robust threatens to restrain supply producers delay output until requiring an extra effort from increase in pipeline capacity an average of $82/b and con- should continue over the next petroleum consumption. Ac- growth to lower rates than takeaway capacity is boosted. core OPEC+ countries to com- from the Permian Basin by sensus forecasts are pointing months before additional cording to the US Department previously anticipated. Second, major stakehold- pensate the losses and balance mid-2019. US crude exports, to $73/b. Hence, the outlook supply capacity is expected to of Energy (DOE), global de- A jump in drilled but ers of the OPEC+ agreement, the markets. which are currently being indicates that the moder- come on-stream. mand for crude oil is expected uncompleted wells in the Per- including GCC exporters and Russia and Saudi Arabia capped around 2 million bpd ate over-supply should push The market is expected to to average 100 million barrels mian (a key gauge of delayed Russia, have been compliant emphasised their willing- by infrastructure constraints prices down towards QNB reach a broad balance by the per day (bpd) in 2018. output for shale producers) to the output cuts allocated to ness to balance this fallout in could reach 3 million bpd by forecast average of $69/b for end of this year, QNB said in its The outlook for demand points to slowing supply them over 2016 and 2017. production. Both countries, end of 2019. 2019. Economy & Business Sunday, October 14, 2018 13 Biz opportunities galore for Qatari Qatari businessmen urged investors in to invest in India’s Gujarat Gujarat: Patel

SATYENDRA PATHAK “We invite investors in DOHA Qatar to come to Gujarat and see for themselves the devel- A high-level delegation from opment and opportunities for Gujarat interacted with the investments it has to offer,” he members of Indian Busi- told Qatar Tribune. ness and Professional Council “The last summit attracted (IBPC) recently to showcase good number of investors from various investment opportu- the Gulf region. This time also nities available in the Indian we expect many investors es- state. pecially from Qatar to visit The meeting was a part of Gujarat and discuss new cross- the delegation’s aim to invite border investment opportuni- prospective investors to the bi- ties and ways to expand their ennial investment summit Vi- existing operations,” he said. brant Gujarat 2019 to be held It is a different scenario this time due to the economic blockade of Qatar by some of its neighbouring countries, Pa- tel said adding Qatar can bene- fit a lot by investing in Gujarat’s agriculture, food, jewellery, pharmaceuticals, garments and energy sectors. “We are always ready to strengthen our trade ties with Qatar. While there are so many economic areas where Qatar can benefit from partnering with us, India sees Qatar as a major source to meet its grow- ing need for energy,” he said. From left: Indian ambassador to Qatar HE P Kumaran, Qatar Chamber First Vice-Chairperson Mohammed bin Ahmed bin Twar, Additional Chief Secretary to the state of Gujarat Dr “India requires huge invest- Rajiv Kumar Gupta and Indian businessman M S Bukhari at an event in Doha recently. (JALAL PATHIYOOR) ment in creating infrastructure IBPC President KM Varghese for receiving liquefied natural L N MALLICK visit is to invite you to come, ants establishing state of the art men to travel to Gujarat to at- gas to the country. While we DOHA see, experience and evaluate Gujarat is the world-class hospitals. Patients tend Vibrant Gujarat Summit already have two LNG receiv- Gujarat, which has been a des- across the world are coming and explore mutually beneficial Summit ing terminal in Qatar, we need THE Vibrant Gujarat Global tination of direct investment petrochemical and to Gujarat, primarily because partnerships. more terminals to meet the Summit to be held in India’s for the last many years,” said Dr chemical capital of India of the availability of top medi- “Qatar is a very important The last Vibrant Gujarat growing demand. This is the industrialised state Gujarat Rajiv, who was heading a busi- with 63 percent of cal facilities at very cheap rates partner for us. The bilateral summit attracted good area where Qatar can play a big next year will offer a plethora ness delegation from Gujarat. petrochemicals and 53 with no queues and waiting pe- trade between the two coun- number of investors from role. This will also facilitate for of investment opportunities to He said Gujarat has some percent of chemicals riods, he remarked. He noted tries is about $ 10 billion,” re- the Gulf region. This time importing more LNG from Qa- Qatari entrepreneurs, said Dr of the world’s best infrastruc- being produced and that lot of other activities such marked the ambassador add- many investors especially tar,” Patel said. Rajiv Kumar Gupta, Additional ture, which of course is the as tourism and shopping will ing that a large amount of it is Chief Secretary to the Govern- best in India. He noted that exported to more than from Qatar are expected to Indian Business and Pro- 150 countries also be held on the sidelines of Qatar’s LNG and LPG exports visit Gujarat and discuss fessional Council (IBPC) Presi- ment of Gujarat. Gujarat has excellent network the summit. to India. Indian exports to Qa- new cross-border dent KM Varghese, who led the Speaking at a business of roads, communications and Qatar Chamber First Vice- tar stood at $ 1.5 billion. “Last Indian businessmen active in luncheon hosted by promi- power supply and above all Automobile giants like Honda, Chairperson Mohammed bin year alone, we had a massive investment opportunities Qatar, said, “It’s really remark- nent Indian businessman M S the state has good governance Ford, Suzuki and many others Ahmed bin Twar welcomed the increase of 87 percent in Indian and ways to expand their able how an initiative like Vi- Bukhari at Radisson Blu Ho- system. have set up their manufactur- Gujarat delegation and noted exports to Qatar. The explana- existing operations brant Gujarat can contribute to tel on Thursday, Dr Rajiv said He noted that Gujarat con- ing facilities. They are not only that there existed a large scope tion for this is that lot of supply the progress of a state by way the purpose of his visit was tributes to 22 percent of the selling in India but also export- of mutually beneficial partner- chains in the region are realign- India requires huge of FDI, industrial partnerships, to extend invitation to Qatari industrial production of India. ing in large numbers to many ships in various fields between ing,” said Kumaran. investment in creating investments and technology businessmen and investors to Gujarat is the petrochemical countries of the world. Qatar and India. He said earlier Indian infrastructure for receiving partnerships. IBPC has always attend the 9th edition of the and chemical capital of India In the agricultural sector, Indian ambassador to Qa- exports to Qatar were com- liquefied natural gas to the been supporting these kind of summit to be held from Janu- with 63 percent of petrochemi- especially food, vegetable and tar HE P Kumaran assured the ing through Jabel Ali port in country initiatives, especially Vibrant ary 18 to 20, 2019 and to see cals and 53 percent of chemicals agro-processing, Gujarat has delegation of his full support. Dubai. “Now that channel has Gujarat Summit, by attract- what Gujarat and India has to being produced and exported to shown remarkable growth in “It’s good to see that an increas- closed and exports have started ing delegates from Qatar to offer. more than 150 countries. “Gu- the last 10 years. “These are ing number of delegations are coming directly which prob- in January next year. the event. This time also, IBPC The Vibrant Gujarat Global jarat is also the pharmaceutical some of the areas which might visiting Qatar from India. This ably explains the substantial Meghmani Organics Lim- would be leading a delegation Summit was initiated by the capital of India with more than be of interest to Qatar. Pro- shows the kind of interest in the increase in our exports which ited Managing Director Natu of businessmen based in Qatar, Prime Minister of India Naren- 50 percent of pharmaceuticals duction of rice, wheat, organic business sector of India in the were earlier shown as UAE ex- M Patel, who led the Vibrant from Indian, Qatari and other dra Modi in 2003 when he was being produced and exported fruits and vegetables has come new developments happening ports into Qatar,” said the en- Gujarat 2019 delegation on the expatriate business communi- the chief minister of Gujarat. from Gujarat,” noted Dr Rajiv. a large way in Gujarat,” said Dr in the Qatari economy,” said voy. He hoped the realignment occasion, highlighted Gujarat’s ties.” The summit will be attended by He said Gujarat has been Rajiv. the ambassador. He announced of supply chains will bring new position as a leader in infra- The meeting was also at- heads of states and top business the leader amongst all states He said Gujarat has also that Made in India exhibition opportunities for direct part- structure development in the tended by Indian ambassador leaders in the world. in India as far as the direct for- developed medical tourism in a will soon be held in Qatar. nerships between India and country. to Qatar HE P Kumaran. “The main purpose of the eign investment is concerned. big way with pharmaceutical gi- He invited Qatari business- Qatar. Doha Bank gets ISO 2000 certification Qatari businesswomen to take

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK fication in 2007 and remains certification, in addition to the sary to ensure the highest level part in Germany business meet DOHA the ONLY financial organisa- other certifications we hold, of customer service. Doha tion in Qatar to be accredited. reflects the dedication of the Bank believes in technology TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA Bank, one of the larg- “The ISO 20000 certifica- IT and business departments and business convergence to DOHA sectors, where the role of wom- nesswomen's Association at the est private banks in Qatar, tion validates not only how provide maximum automation en in establishing companies German residence in Doha. has successfully achieved IT services are set up initially and maintain highest stand- THE Qatari Businesswomen and businesses creating new Muzel said that his country continuous compliance to the but also the ongoing improve- ards in service culture for its Association is participating jobs is increasing, thus support- appreciates its close partnership ISO20000 standard, a press ments that are involved in customers,”adde Seetharaman in a high-level delegation at ing the vitality and development with Qatar, and highly appreci- release said on Saturday. providing the services,” said The ISO 20000 certification ISO20000 is the world- German-Arab Women Busi- of the economy. ates the visit made by the Amir The outcome of the Au- R Seetharaman, Doha Bank validates not only how IT wide standard specifically ness Leaders Summit from 15- The conference will be held His Highness Sheikh Tamim dit determines an organisa- CEO. aimed at IT service manage- 17 October, a press release said under the patronage of the bin Hamad al Thani to Germa- tion’s commitment towards He said business depart- services are set up initially ment. It describes an integrat- on Saturday. Federal Ministry of Economic ny a month ago, during which complying with the Industry ments and branches of the but also the ongoing ed set of management proc- Headed by Aisha Alfardan, Affairs and Energy and will be he opened the Qatar-Germany standards. By passing the Sur- bank can be assured that tech- improvements that are esses for the effective delivery the conference will discuss en- attended by a large number of Business and Investment Fo- veillance audit, Doha Bank nology team of the bank are involved in providing the of IT services to the business hancing the role and participa- Arab and German women busi- rum in the capital Berlin. has once again proven that following global standards services and its customers. tion of women in the economy, ness leaders. The German Ambassador they have mature IT Service to improve and maintain the Doha Bank has defined its which is an important topic in In this context, Ambassador also commended the success Management processes which high-quality IT service deliv- R Seetharaman, Doha Bank CEO policy for IT Service Manage- the future of Arab-German eco- of the Federal Republic of Ger- of the recent forum and the are aligned with the Business ery processes so that they can ment as “To adopt and adapt nomic cooperation. many to Qatar HE Hans-Udo remarkable results achieved, strategies of the Bank. concentrate on doing their state of the art IT with peoples Increasingly, women's eco- Muzel and his wife Lilian, who especially after HH the Amir Doha Bank was the first or- core business with minimum and commitment of the Man- expectations in order to sup- nomic role is growing through is active in promoting female announced a new investments ganisation in the GCC to have interruptions. agement team to provide the port and improve all business assuming leadership positions leadership issues, hosted the worth 10 billion euros over the achieved the ISO 20000 certi- "Achieving the ISO 20000 resources and guidance neces- processes”. both in the public and private delegation of the Qatari Busi- next five years. QNB CEO highlights global economic matters at IIF annual meet

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK few key issues, including eco- tor, which is now more than 50 quality is high with NPLs at DOHA nomic and policy outlook and percent of the economy, is con- 1.6%. key risks for Asia and the global tinuing strong growth, In this context, the QNB QNB Group Chief Executive Of- economy over the next year. Kuwari pointed outthat a Group CEO said that the bank- ficer Ali Ahmed al Kuwari, took Panelists also discussed their buoyant five percent growth in ing system is well-capitalized part in a seminar on ‘Views implications for financial mar- the non-hydrocarbon sector is as Tier 1 capital adequacy was from the C-Suite: Global Out- kets and fund flows, as well as, expected this year after solid 16.5 percent in 2017 while prof- look,’ held on the sidelines of the outlook for the emerging growth of 3.6 percent in 2017 itability is also high with ROE the 2018 IIF Annual Meeting market economies. despite the blockade. almost 14 percent. At Aa3, plac- hosted by Bali, Indonesia, on Al Kuwari, said that after Drivers of non-hydro- ing Qatar as one of the highest October 12 -13,a press release more than one year, Qatar now carbon growth are the con- rated sovereigns in the world. said on Saturday. regards the blockade as a ‘new struction, trade and logistics, The Group’s presence Several senior industry normal’ for the region and is manufacturing and agriculture through its subsidiaries and leaders participated at the sem- confident that the strong eco- sectors, he stressed. associate companies now ex- inar, including. Vijay Chandok, nomic performance and resil- He also highlighted Qa- tends to more than 31 countries Executive Director at ICICI ience seen over the last year will tar’s trade flexibility as exports across three continents provid- Bank, Martin Gilbert, Chief Ex- continue. have grown by 31 percent since ing a comprehensive range of ecutive at Standard Life Aber- The economy of Qatar has the start of the blockade, with advanced products and serv- deen plc, Jean Lemierre, Chair- shown resilience since the im- trade re-routes especially to ices. man of the Board, BNP Paribas, posed blockade over a year India and Turkey but also The total number of em- and Axel A. Weber, Chairman ago, he said, adding that GDP through growing LNG demand ployees is around 29,000 op- of the Board of Directors, growth of 1.6 percent in 2017 from Asia. erating through more than Chairman, UBS Group AG, IIF. is expected to be followed by He described the Qatari 1,200 locations, with an ATM The topics discussed dur- growth of 2.6 percent in 2018 financial system as healthy network of more than 4,300 ing the seminar highlighted a The non-hydrocarbon sec- and resilient, noting that asset machines. QNB Group Chief Executive Officer Ali Ahmed al Kuwari (centre), at an event in Indonesia, recently 14 Sunday, October 14, 2018 Economy & Business Asian LNG spot China pledges to avoid prices fall as traders offload using yuan as trade tool Nov cargoes US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says China wants to avoid more yuan falls

REUTERS ary, according to several LONDON sources. In the absence of a ASIAN spot LNG prices fell surge in demand, supplies this week as sellers strug- were so far healthy going gled to offload the last of into the winter months, their November cargoes traders said. and Chinese demand for Japan’s Inpex said last December supplies failed to week it had shipped its first materialise significantly af- condensate cargo from the ter a frenzy of Asian buying mammoth Ichthys LNG last month. project in Australia, which November spot LNG fell was seen as a prelude to 50 cents to $10.50 per mil- LNG exports. lion British thermal units Russia’s Yamal facil- (mmBtu) though trades ity in the Arctic pumped a were sparse and the bid- record 2.4 million tonnes offer spread was wide. De- of LNG in September and cember prices were cited as operator Novatek said its low as $10.50 although a third train would begin op- trade was heard at around erations in December, some $11.10. 6 months ahead of sched- Crude, which was head- ule. ing for a first weekly fall Traders say Yamal’s in over a month as part of restrictions lie more in a global market rout, also the number of Arctic-class weighed on LNG as many vessels available to ship contracts are linked to the the LNG than output. Two oil index. more Arc7 vessels, the Spot Asian LNG spiked Georgiy Brusilov and the last month in anticipation Boris Davydov are now un- of winter demand after a dergoing sea trials before hot summer depleted stock- joining Yamal, according to piles. China was seen as Refinitiv Eikon data. providing support to prices The start-up of a after the country got caught number of export projects International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde (centre front) poses with finance ministers and central bank governors at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) short last winter with its in the United States will and World Bank annual meeting in Nusa Dua, on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali on Saturday. (AFP) storage capacity still low. also add to supply, with However, that has not some still expecting the REUTERS The yuan has fallen more member countries also agreed gling to contain capital out- a finance conference in Bali. been the case so far this first cargoes from Cheniere NUSA DUA, INDONESIA than 8 percent against the dol- to debate ways to improve the flows prompted by higher US Blaming the Sino-US trade month. Energy’s Sabine Pass 5 and lar since the end of April to World Trade Organization so interests rates. dispute and tighter financial “China has been pacing Corpus Christi 1 to hit the CHINA'S top central banker on about 6.91 on Friday, close to it can better address trade dis- Fears that rates could conditions in emerging mar- down supplies, so as not spot markets this year. Saturday pledged to keep the the psychologically important putes. spike sharply higher - and the kets, the IMF this week cut to spike prices again,” said Several traders men- yuan currency's value "broadly 7.0 level not seen in a decade. "We acknowledge that free, international trade tensions - global growth forecasts for one LNG trader. “Storage tioned the private tenders stable," a sign that Beijing may "China will continue to let fair, and mutually beneficial touched off a searing sell-off in 2018 and 2019. is a fact but I guess they are of multi-year strips from be trying to prevent a bruising the market play a decisive role goods and services trade and global stock markets over the "The recovery is increas- replacing volumes a little Corpus Christi 2, expected trade dispute with the United in the formation of the RMB investment are key engines for past week. ingly uneven, and some previ- wiser than last winter.” to begin operations next States from spilling over into a exchange rate," Yi said in an growth and job creation," the European Central Bank ously identified risks have par- Another trader said year, and Dominion Ener- currency war. International Monetary and IMFC said in the statement. Governor Mario Draghi tially materialised," the IMFC a November cargo was gy’s Cove Point. People's Bank of China Financial Committee (IMFC) "We will refrain from com- warned on Saturday that a communique said, referring to bought by Osaka Gas for They said India’s Gail, Governor Yi Gang's statement statement posted on Saturday. petitive devaluations and will "snap back" in rates and a threatened tariffs and outflow $10 per mmBtu although which is committed to buy- at the International Monetary "We will not engage in com- not target our exchange rates sharp repricing of asset prices pressures. the Japanese utility had a ing 5.8 million tonnes of Fund and World Bank annual petitive devaluation, and will for competitive purposes," it were the biggest risks to the The United States and wide delivery window and LNG a year from the United meetings in Bali came as US not use the exchange rate as added. economic outlook. China have slapped tit-for-tat quality specification to States, was tendering Cove Treasury Secretary Steven a tool to deal with trade fric- On Thursday, IMF Manag- Federal Reserve Vice Chair tariffs on hundreds of billions make the sale attractive to Point cargoes from 2021. Mnuchin said Chinese officials tions." ing Director Christine Lagarde Randal Quarles said the US of dollars of each other's goods suppliers. Australia’s Woodside Pe- had told him that further yuan His statement echoes cur- warned countries against en- central bank considers the ef- over the past few months, “There’s some dis- troleum and Indonesia’s depreciation was not in Chi- rency pledges made in a com- gaging in currency and trade fect of its actions on emerging sparked by US President tressed sellers out there; Pertamina, both big LNG na's interest. munique issued by the IMF's wars, which would hurt global markets, but getting domestic Donald Trump's demands for the bid offer spread is players, were also looking Mnuchin has reiterated member countries on Sat- growth as well as "innocent monetary policy right was the sweeping changes to China's wide,” said one LNG trader. to sell Corpus Christi 2 car- his concerns that a major drop urday to step up their trade bystander" nations, including Fed's priority. intellectual property, industri- Turkey’s Botas closed a goes. in the yuan's value this year dialogue as rising tariff fric- emerging markets that supply "It's not going to be in the al subsidy and trade policies. tender on Friday for 13 car- A three week planned against the dollar could be tions, and higher borrowing commodities interest of anyone in the world Trump has frequently ac- goes to be delivered in the outage at Cove Point part of an effort to gain a trade costs threaten to knock global Some of these countries, ... for us to get behind the curve cused China of cheapening first week of each month is expected to end at advantage for Chinese exports growth. including Indonesia, the host in the US by moderating what its currency to gain a trade from November to Febru- the weekend. or to offset the impact of US In the statement from the of the IMF and World Bank we think is the right course of advantage, claims Beijing has tariffs. IMF's steering committee, the meetings, are already strug- domestic policy," Quarles told consistently rejected. Alibaba’s Ma to open institute for tech entrepreneurs in Indonesia REUTERS portunities for young Indo- nesian businesses more digit- Ma to look into ways to har- NUSA DUA, INDONESIA nesian people to learn,” Ma al-savvy. ness Alibaba’s businesses to told reporters after meeting The country is a key mar- increase its exports, particu- JACK Ma, executive chair- Indonesian ministers on the Ma said his company would ket for Alibaba, whose cloud larly to China. man of China’s Alibaba Group sidelines of the International continue to invest ‘not only computing arm Alibaba Cloud McKinsey estimated in a Holding, said on Saturday he Monetary Fund and World on e-commerce, but also launched a data center in In- report released on August 30 plans to open an institute to Bank meetings being hosted donesia in March. that the value of Indonesia’s train thousands of tech entre- by Indonesia. cloud computing, logistics Ma said his company e-commerce market will surge preneurs in Indonesia, where The co-founder of Alibaba, and...infrastructure’ in would continue to invest “not to at least $55 billion (£42 bil- he is already an adviser to the China’s biggest e-commerce Indonesia, while also helping only on e-commerce, but also lion) by 2022 from $8 billion government on e-commerce. firm, said it is important for local businesses to grow cloud computing, logistics in 2017. Ma did not say when the Indonesia to invest in human and...infrastructure” in Indo- On Friday, Ma told a panel Jack Ma Institute of Entrepre- capital because “only when nesia, while also helping local discussion at the IMF and neurs would launch, but said people improve, when peo- of trained engineers in tech- businesses to grow. World Bank meetings that the aim was to train 1,000 tech ple’s minds change, when peo- nology and the institute will Indonesian Communica- “the internet is designed for leaders a year over the next 10 ple’s skills improve, then we also train hundreds of devel- tions Minister Rudiantara told developing countries”, with years. can enter the digital period”. opers and engineers on cloud Reuters in September that In- “great opportunities in Africa” Alibaba founder Jack Ma (right) speaks with World Bank President “We’re giving a lot of op- Indonesia has a shortage computing to help make Indo- donesia was partnering with also. Jim Yong Kim (left) during a seminar in Bali on Friday. (AFP)

EXPANSION STRATEGY Malabar Gold & Diamonds to triple number of outlets to 750

the next five years to manage the ing aspect of jewellery that is fast The jeweller eyes annual turnover of over $6 bn growth and expansion. growing in India and other coun- Chairman of Malabar Group tries and use it as a growth-driver and group turnover of $6.85 bn by 2023 MP Ahammed said, “Silver Ju- of our jewellery business.” bilee is a major milestone in any Malabar India Operations TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK print across all Tier 1 and Tier II company’s history and during this Managing Director Asher O said, DOHA cities in north and central India time Malabar Group grew from “The company’s expansion will – in order to cater to the growing a local entity to an international help generate about 12,000 new MALABAR Gold & Diamonds jewellery market. brand with a large customer base. jobs and help the youths to earn a has announced ambitious global The company’s plan of major “Today, Malabar is a name to better living. growth plan on the eve of its Silver expansion in international market reckon with and known to almost “We are also planning to set up Jubilee (25 years) celebrations. includes new territories such as every consumer. During the last three more manufacturing units The company will triple its re- Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Australia, 25 years, Malabar Gold & Dia- and in order to manage the expan- tail network from 250 showrooms Canada, Egypt and Turkey. As mond has grown from strength sion and to fix the skill shortage in this year to 750 outlets in the next much as 40 percent of the group to strength and rose from being jewellery manufacturing, we are five years with annual turnover turnover will be generated from a small outfit to an international in the process of setting up a skill exceeding $6.16 billion and the the company’s operations outside player across a number of verticals development centre to groom the Group turnover to $6.85 billion India, Malabar said. including gold and diamond jewel- youth and absorb them in various by 2023, Malabar said in a press Considering the characteris- lery retail, jewellery manufactur- job profiles, in line with the Skills statement on Saturday. tics of the new market planned ing and multi-retail concepts.” India campaign.” The Group currently operates to enter, Malabar Group has The company plans to in- from north and central Indian He said, “The culture of gifting The group has earmarked 5 retail outlets spread across ten introduced a new concept – MGD vest $960 million to manage states. lives along with human beings to percent of its annual profit for countries in the India, Middle Lifestyle Jewellery – a smaller the growth and expansion. The The new expansion will see express their love, affection and CSR activities in five key areas East, Southeast Asia and America. format store offering daily wear expansion will see Malabar Group Malabar nearly double its head- emotion for their loved ones. Our such as housing, health, environ- Its massive expansion plan will small-ticket jewellery and lifestyle expand its investor base from count from 13,000 to 25,000 pro- aim is to be No 1 in this segment ment, women empowerment and see the company expand its foot- articles. 2,752 and include more investors fessionals on direct payroll within and we will strengthen the gift- education. www.guide.com.qa  Sunday, October 14, 2018

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Al Rayyan’s Lucca Borges (second left) greets teammate Rodrigo Tabata after he scored a goal during their QSL Cup match against Al Sadd at the Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Stadium on Saturday. Tabata gets a brace, scores a wonder goal from near the centre-circle IKOLI VICTOR hammed Jumaa, Ahmed El who wore the skipper’s arm- utes to the relief of the Al Sadd dian into the empty net. Ahmed al Saadi provided DOHA Sayed and Aldoukali Side Al band. The majority of the bench. Rayyan was awarded a In the second half, Jumaa the assist for Lucca to complete Baoure scored one each and players were selected from penalty and Tabata converted made it 4-0 in the 53rd minute his ha-trick in the 71st minute. IT was Al Rayyan's second win Tabata scored a great goal. Se- their U-23 players. from the spot to make it 2-0. with a fierce volley from Another chance for Sadd in the QSL Cup, and by far bastian Soria did not score, but Turkish Bulent Uygun in The Brazilian produced a Ahmed El Sayed’s assisted by blazed wide by Fahad in the the most overwhelming one. he played exceptionally well. charge of Rayyan in his first moment of magic just three pass. For minutes later, Lucca 73rd minute. Just a minute after Rayyan sent out a warning to At the break, Rayyan led game couldn’t have asked for a minutes before the break, af- scores the fifth from inside the coming into the pitch as a sub- every rival out there by com- 3-0. Surprisingly, coach substi- better start than this one. Al Sadd’s Mosaab should ter picking the ball inside the box with an overhead kick. stitute, Aldoukali further inflict- pletely destroying a second- tuted Soria and gives Abdulra- Brazilian Lucca Borges have equalized right after his center-circle of his own half; Ahmed El Sayed made it ed pains for Sadd with a curling string Al Sadd team with an ham al Harzai an opportunity playing only his second game team went down with a shot Tabata spotted that keeper Fa- 6-0 with a perfect finish from strike to complete the 8-0 hu- unbelievable 8-0 scoreline at and the winger didn't disap- for the Lions scored the open- from a tight position follow- had Abdulla was off his goal- inside the box after some neat miliation in the 76th minute. the Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin point. Rodrigo Tabata too gave ing goal as early as the 6th ing goalkeeper Oumar Barry’s line. It was from that position exchange of passes with Lucca, In the other game, goals Khalifa Stadium on Saturday. way for Ahmed al Saadi. minute. The striker was rightly rush to close the space. that his quick thinking and whose back-heel pass set up from Ali Farydoon in the 18th Lucca Borges scored a hat Al Sadd were without any positioned to score from inside Lucca should have doubled brilliance showed, as Tabata the midfielder to score is the minute and Meshall Abdullah trick, Rodrigo Tabata scored recognisable face in the lineup the six-yard meeting Tabata’s Rayyan’s lead but his effort lofted a sensational lob past first goal since joining the club in the 80th secured a 2-0 win two in only 5 minutes, Mo- apart from Mosaab Khoder cross from a corner kick. clipped the sidebar on 22 min- the reach of the Wolves custo- last season. for Al Ahli against Al Sailiya. Hathab, a big opportunity Hamad al Qadi makes a telling start to Big Tour for all: Nasser al Hajri TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA YOUNG rider Hamad Nasser al Qadi, who had missed out THE national equestrian se- on being the Big Tour national ries Hathab initiated by HE equestrian champion in the Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al inaugural of Hathab by a mere Thani, President, Qatar Ol- three points, made a promis- ympic Committee, provides ing start to Season 2 emerging for a great platform and com- on top in style in the first leg petition for showjumping and of the national equestrian se- dressage riders in Qatar. The ries of which concluded at the national championship which Chairman of the referees’ Qatar Equestrian Federation was a runaway success in its committee Nasser al Hajri. on Saturday. inaugural year 2017-18, has an The 22-year-old Hamad, The Ambassador of the Republic of Argentina to Qatar Carlos ideal points system and keen by taking one of the competi- riding his favourite horse St. Hernandez honoured the Future Riders podium finishers. competition, according to the tion legs to the Souq Waqif Lucia, was in complete sync chairman of the referees’ com- Equestrian Festival last year and galloped with aplomb RESULTS mittee Nasser al Hajri. and the organising committee in the Table A, One round Hamad Nasser al Qadi astride St. Lucia during the Big Tour competi- Opining on Hathab, he aims to promote it to be an in- against the clock, Art. 238.2.1 tion of Hathab 2 Round 1 at the Qatar Equestrian Federation BIG TOUR said, “The first edition threw ternational festival in the com- (130/145cm) event and need- on Saturday. (PICS: LOTFI GARSI) Table A, One round against the clock, Art. 238.2.1 (130/145cm) Prize-money: QR35,000 up great contests and we hope ing years,” he added. ed only 62.60secs to com- 1. Hamad Nasser al Qadi; Horse: St. Lucia; Faults: 0; Time: 62.60secs; Prize: QR8,750 that the second edition will He pointed out that Hathab plete the final round swiftly the top honours were claimed a clean show of 30.17secs to be 2. Hamad Towaim al Marri; Chin Van De Kranenburg; 0; 71.39secs; QR7,000 see more competition. We are and faultlessly. was established with great co- by Mohammad Said Haidan adjudged best, while Tamim 3. Cyrine Cherif; Gerlin VD Waterkant; 1; 72.63secs; QR5,250 likely to see more promising operation between the Qatar His top show fetched him on Apple Bee (50.02secs). Nasser al Qadi on GK Aqueena and upcoming riders which Equestrian Federation and Al QR8,750 besides the valuable The Table A, One round (32.49secs) was second, and OPEN TOUR will also help the development Shaqab and which works to points. The best seven results against the clock, Art. 238.2.1 Sheikh Khalid bin Ali al Thani Table A, One round against the clock, Art. 238.2.1 (115/125cm) Prize-money: QR15,000 and expansion of the base of achieve one goal of develop- out of the total twelve compe- (115/125cm) event saw Mo- astride Loughnatousa Rafa 1. Mohammad Said Haidan; Apple Bee; 0; 50.02secs; QR3,000 participation.” ing the Qatari sport in various titions are taken into account hammad Hazim Abara on Am- (35.15secs) third. 2. Mohammad Hazim Abara; Ambre De Beaufour; 0; 53.27; QR3,000 Al Hajri pointed out that forms, especially equestrian. in deciding the eventual na- bre De Beaufour (53.27secs) In the same class for Op- 3. Ghanim Nasser al Qadi; Concorda VH Wilgenhof; 0; 56.43secs; QR2,250 Hathab was born strong and “There is satisfaction be- tional champions. and Ghanim Nasser al Qadi timum Time (70/85cm), Bar- saw a great rivalry between cause this season has a clear cal- Hamad Towaim al Marri on Concorda VH Wilgenhof zan Azzam Saleh riding Ilse FUTURE RIDERS the local riders and that with endar and a clear sequence at all astride Chin Van De Kranen- (56.43secs) finished second (51.83secs) was the best, fol- One round against the clock, Art. 238.2.1 (85/100cm) each new competition the levels. The competition has been burg finished second with a and third respectively. lowed by Abdulhadi Saleh on 1. Mutlaq Ali Hajri; Super Girl; 0; 30.17secs participation has opened up attracted great interest from time of 71.39secs, while Cyrine Earlier in the morning, Friedrichshof Dark Dream 2. Tamim Nasser al Qadi; GK Aqueena; 0; 32.49secs for all ages and nationalities. the equestrian community and Cherif on Gerlin Waterkant the Future Riders tour saw kid (51.58secs), and Ahmed Jassim 3. Sheikh Khalid bin Ali al Thani; Loughnatousa Rafa; 0; 35.15secs Those excelling would also get spectators alike from the very was set back as her horse riders excel in the One round al Suwaidi on Ziza (50.61secs). a chance to compete in some first round and we hope in the picked up a fault clipping an against the clock, Art. 238.2.1 The second competition Optimum Time (70/85cm) of the international tourna- next rounds too the competition obstacle to finish third having (85/100cm) event impressively. of Hathab Season 2 (2018-19) 1. Barzan Azzam Saleh; Ilse; 0; 51.83secs ments held in Qatar. will be see more participation of clocked 71.39secs. Mutlaq Ali Hajri showed will be held on October 26 and 2. Abdulhadi Saleh; Friedrichshof Dark Dream; 0; 51.58secs “We also saw great success everyone,” said Al Hajri. In the Open Tour category, his skills with Super Girl with 27 at the same venue. 3. Ahmed Jassim al Suwaidi; Ziza; 0; 50.61secs. Sports Sunday, October 14, 2018 17 Gymnasts regale crowds at Mall of Qatar ahead of 2018 Doha Worlds Mick Schumacher wins Formula Three European title DPA has been ruled out. HOCKENHEIM, GERMANY Schumacher and his man- agement aim to continue racing MICK Schumacher, the son at junior level, although a move of record Formula One world into Formula Two or the Japa- champion Michael Schumach- nese Super Formula series is er, has become the first German thought to be a possibility. driver to win the Formula Three Schumacher joins the likes European Championship. of four-time Formula One world Schumacher, 19, finished champion Alain Prost of France second behind Estonian Juri and former F1 driver Riccardo Vips on Saturday on the Hock- Patrese of Italy to have won the enheim circuit in the season's F3 European Championship. penultimate race. Current F1 drivers Esteban Before Sunday’s finale, Ocon and Lance Stroll are also Schumacher has moved 51 F3 European champions. points clear of his nearest rival, Michael Schumacher won Britain’s Daniel Ticktum, and the F3 German title in 1990 be- can no longer be caught in the fore starting his Formula One third-tier racing series. career a year later. The seven- The title gives Schumacher time F1 champion ended his ca- enough points to gain a super reer in 2012 and has not made licence allowing him to compete a public appearance since suf- in Formula One. However, a fering severe head injuries in a move into F1 racing next season skiing accident in late 2013.

The Qatar Gymnastics Federation and Organising Committee for the 48th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Doha 2018 held a new promotional event at the Mall of Qatar following the success of an earlier show which saw the public demanding a repeat. The organisers have announced attractive prizes and free tickets for spectators attend- Mick Schumacher, son of F1 legend Michael Schumacher, celebrates ing the World Gymnastics Championships to be held for the first time in the Middle East at the Aspire Dome from October 25 to November 3. his win at Hockenheim on Saturday. Spain’s national athletics team Sri Lanka Navy rugby team begin training camp at Aspire confirmed to play Doha

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THE Navy match against Doha has been confirmed and is scheduled for October 19, at the Doha Rugby Foot- ball Centre. “This is a great result for Qatar, the DRFC, fans of rug- by and the continued growth of international club rela- tions,” Lion’s Media Execu- tive Samuel Rico said. “Several people and part- ners have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK purpose sports hall, which can team, its researchers and lead- this happen,” he added. DOHA host 11 different sports tourna- ership to discuss several topics The preseason match is ments simultaneously and has a including heat acclimatisation. the first for the Navy Club SPAIN’S national athletics team total seating capacity of 15,500 Coach Jorge Marín said: and second for Doha who are has started its training camp at spectators across 13 separate “We came here because we want reeling off a close loss after Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) multi-sport halls. to test the atmosphere and fa- hosting Colombo last week. in preparation for a number of cilities so we are fully prepared Last year's Sri Lanka upcoming international events. for next year. What we have League runners-up will be The visit will also test the train- seen is incredible. The facilities looking at going one bet- ing and competition venues that are magnificent and Qatar is al- ter this year using the Doha will host the IAAF World Cham- We came here because we ready as good as ready to organ- match as a platform to the pionships in Athletics Doha want to test the atmosphere ise a top-notch competition.” Dialog premiership title. 2019 at Khalifa International and facilities so we are fully Meanwhile, the Spanish Navy Chairman, Rear Stadium. prepared for next year. The middle-distance runner Marta Admiral, Desappriya Het- The 30-member sports del- facilities are magnificent Lopez, said: “We have toured tiarachchi said he was look- egation consists of coaches, offi- the facilities and seen the Aspire ing forward to his side be- Sri Lanka Navy team player (centre) in action during the Dialog Premiership. cials as well as male and female and Qatar is already as Dome, the swimming pool, the ing tested by the top Qatar star athletes including: Miguel good as ready to organise a football fields, the tracks and rugby club. team have been tremendous. our players to prepare and “Doha will be strong at Ángel López, Adel Mechal, top-notch competition. the stadium. But we also came “This is an exciting trip Their dynamic energy and compete in Doha.” home and after last week’s Eusebio Cáceres, Marta Perez to acclimatise to the tempera- for us. It’s an important dedication to make this game Commenting on the loss to Colombo they will be and others. Spain coach Jorge Marin ture and humidity so that when game for both clubs and our and future matches a success team’s performance whilst all fired up with a point to The delegation started their we come back next year we can future relations.” is noteworthy.” travelling, the Navy team prove.They play a physical training camp on Tuesday by The players visited Aspetar deliver the best performance “We expect a tough con- Club Secretary, Com- Manager Menaka Suranga game and will want to domi- touring the training, accommo- to check its departments, fa- possible. test as we know Doha will not mander, Thusitha Abysunda- said, “Our national play- nate us especially around dation and competition venues cilities and services, all of which “I was particularly pleased be easy at home. Our players ra reiterated the Chairman’s ers will be available for this the ruck. That’s fine by us at Aspire Zone. Focusing on help athletes achieve their max- to see the air conditioning sys- will use their aggressiveness words and acknowledged the match which will put us at as long as we are firm in our Khalifa International Stadium, imum performance and full po- tem at Khalifa International as inspiration to rise to the Sri Lanka Rugby Federation full strength giving the team game plan we won’t have any the tour included Aspire Acad- tential. Stadium is already fully opera- occasion,” Hettiarachchi said. for their unwavering support. a good chance to defend problems” he said. emy and touched on its pro- During their stay in Doha, tional.” The top brass later praised “Being able to offer this and maintain our winning “I understand we have a grammes, facilities and serv- Spain’s national athletics team During their stay, the team Lions management who with historical game is thanks to streak.” big following in Qatar and we ices as well as its programme to will benefit from Aspetar’s will benefit from Aspire Zone’s the Doha RFC has worked the coordinated efforts of all Meanwhile Coach Mothi- will be using their energy as nurture young sports talent in world-class sports medicine world-class facilities and cli- closely to bring both teams involved, those in Qatar and lal Jayathilaka admits Doha fire power. It’s important we Qatar. services including injury as- mate, which make it an ideal head to head. Sri Lanka, in particular our will be robust and no push not only entertain them but The athletes also toured the sessment. Aspetar will hold a training destination for national “The Lions RFC presi- Union whose role is just as over, posing a competitive make them proud of us,” Jay- world’s largest indoor multi- workshop bringing together the teams from around the world. dent, Nimo Amit and his vital as the commitment of challenge. athilaka added. Coric stuns Federer, to meet Djokovic in Shanghai Masters final

DPA nated Germany’s Alexander off an excellent lob and smashed his racquet and LONDON Zverev to win 6-2, 6-1 in a smashed an ace down the tee tossed it to a member of the 60-minute masterclass ear- to move clear at 5-3. Chinese crowd. BORNA Coric has thwarted lier in China. And even though Federer The 14-time grand slam Roger Federer’s campaign for The 31-year-old Serb Djok- provided some early resist- champion, who claimed the a 99th career title for the sec- ovic will also overtake Federer ance in Coric’s match-winning Wimbledon and US Open ond successive meeting as the for the number two spot in the service, the 20-time grand- crowns this year, outlasted Croatian triumphed 6-4, 6-4 in ATP rankings after claiming slam champion could not find Zverev in lengthy exchanges the semi-finals of the Shanghai a 17th consecutive win in his a breakthrough to survive. to break twice for a 5-1 defi- Masters on Saturday. 1,000th senior contest. Coric rallied and found the cit and served for his final Coric, who defeated Fed- From the beginning of winning shot with a flicked place in a one-hour master- erer in three sets at the Halle their match, Federer’s shot- cross-court forehand to enter class. Open final in June, earned a making was below par as he his third senior final and his It is the first time Djoko- break in the opening game of missed often on straight- first at Masters level. vic has beaten the 21-year- both sets to wrap up the victo- forward points or after long Djokovic, who is the only old world number five since ry with an excellent forehand rallies, in which Coric was player to win all nine Masters their only previous meeting pass after 73 minutes. superb. titles, rallied to a 5-2 lead be- in the 2017 Rome Masters fi- The 21-year-old, currently The 37-year-old Swiss fore breaking Zverev again to nal, which Zverev claimed in ranked 19th, will enter the player saved two break points take the first set. straight sets. top 15 of the ATP rankings for in the opening game but was Djokovic’s form was excel- But even in defeat, both the first time after he com- eventually broken when his Borna Coric hits a return against Roger Federer in their men’s singles semi-final match at the Shanghai lent as he only conceded nine Federer and Zverev have petes against Novak Djokovic backhand stroke landed long. Masters on Saturday. (AFP) points through error for the qualified for the season-end- in Sunday’s final. Federer netted another entire match. ing ATP Finals, featuring the Djokovic, a three-time backhand to concede a 4-2 the first set with a ruthless se- A mishit Federer fore- break of the second set for a Zverev meanwhile com- world’s top eight players on Shanghai champion, domi- deficit before Coric secured quence of serves. hand gifted Coric the opening 2-0 lead, before Coric pulled pletely lost his cool as he November 11 in London. 18 Sunday, October 14 , 2018 Sports Qatar were like a Mercedes, we Renault 4: Ecuador coach

cia Enner in added time. ‘Qatar won’t suffer playing “When you do not feel good physically, you lose your head, in Copa America 2019’ it was not a good day for us in physical condition, we did not IKOLI VICTOR get things out and it was not a DOHA admitted that the long trip good day to give a good level,” from Ecuador to Doha made he added. HERNAN Dario Gomez, the the players tired for the third The Colombian coach Ecuadorian national team friendly between the two na- praised the performance of coach, has described Qatar’s tions. the Qatar team led by Span- national team as a Mercedes “Physically, Qatar were su- ish coach Felix Sanchez, who and his team a Renault fol- perior. In the one-on-one, we showed an organisation and lowing their 4-3 defeat at the lost, it was not a good match, ability to react quickly in Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium there is no need to apologise, counterattack throughout on Friday. but the long trip was felt and the match. The seven-goal thriller that is why there is no coor- “I saw a quick, precise produced exciting moments, dination and there were mis- team, organised tactically, I good football, tactical co- takes," said Gómez. would have liked to see it be- ordination, and defensive “Today's difficulties were Ecuador’s head coach Herman fore a better rival because to- blunders. The Ecuadorians mostly physical. They were Dario Gomez day we were not,” he said. were always behind on the faster, they looked like a Mer- On Qatar’s participation in scoresheet but always showed cedes and we were a Renault 4. had to play with a numerical the Copa America 2019 where strength as they fought back We did not have enough work disadvantage in the final part Ecuador will take part, Gomez to narrow the deficit. to give the team tactical coor- of the match after the expul- said: “I like the Qatar team be- Gomez, not wanting to dination,” he said. Ecuador goalkeeper Alexander Dominguez tries to stop Qatar’s Akram Afif (right) during their friendly in sion of Frickson Erazo who cause they are good and they make excuses for his team, The Ecuadorian team also Doha on Friday . (AFP) was followed by skipper Valen- won’t suffer in Brazil.”

Thierry Henry named new Monaco coach Czech Rep pip Slovakia, AFP MONACO

FORMER Arsenal star Thierry Henry was on Saturday named Norway edge Slovenia as Monaco coach, taking his first job in club management after leaving his position with EUROPEAN NATIONS LEAGUE Results the Belgian national team. Romelu Lukaku’s The 41-year-old French Belgium 2 Switzerland 1 World Cup winner, who had brace fireds Croatia 0 England 0 been working as an assistant to Belgium to a Austria 1 Northern Ireland 0 Belgium coach Roberto Mar- Greece 1 Hungary 0 tinez since 2016, returns to the 2-1 win against club where he began his profes- Thierry Henry. Estonia 0 Finland 1 sional career. Switzerland Belarus 1 Luxembourg 0 Henry, who has signed a am delighted to announce that I Moldova 2 San Marino 0 contract with Monaco until June have accepted the position to be- in Group A2 2021, said it was "fate" that he come the manager of AS Monaco had returned to the Principality. FC," he said on Twitter. DPA points before they play Liech- Henry replaces Leonardo "I was fortunate to receive BARCELONA tenstein later on, who are level Jardim, who in 2017 guided some very attractive offers over with Gibraltar and Armenia on Monaco to their first Ligue 1 title the last few months but Monaco PATRICK Schick's bullet head- three. since 2000. He was sacked on will always be close to my heart. er earned the Czech Republic Valeri Kazaishvili struck Thursday after a string of poor "Having started my foot- an impressive 2-1 win at Slo- twice to fire Georgia to a 3-0 results left Monaco in the relega- balling career with this great vakia to move second in UEFA win over Andorra, maintain- tion places. The former striker club, it seems like fate that I Nations League Group B1 on ing their 100 percent record at will be joined by Joao Carlos will now begin my managerial Saturday. the top of Group D1 after three Valado Tralhao, under-23 coach career here too. "I'm incredibly Elsewhere Norway beat games. Latvia drew 2-2 with at Benfica, and Patrick Kwame excited to be given this oppor- Slovenia 1-0 to go provisionally Kazakhstan in the other game Ampadu, coach at Arsenal's tunity but now the hard work joint level with Bulgaria at the and both sides are level on two academy and father of Chelsea must begin. Can't wait." top of Group C3 and Gibraltar points with Andorra. player Ethan Ampadu. After spending five seasons earned their first competitive Later the Netherlands host Henry graduated from Mo- as a player with Monaco, Henry win since joining UEFA with Germany in Group A1, while naco's youth system and made went on to play for Juventus, a 1-0 triumph at Armenia in Ireland take on Denmark in his debut for the club in 1994. Arsenal, Barcelona and the New Group D4. Group B4 among other fixtures. He notably scored seven York Red Bulls. Roma striker Schick scored England hit the woodwork goals in the 1997-8 Champions While at Arsenal, he was just three minutes after coming twice in a 0-0 draw against League as the Monaco team of the Premier League's top scor- on as a substitute to earn Jaro- World Cup finalists Croatia in the time, then coached by Arsene er for four seasons and won slav Silhavy's side a deserved UEFA Nations League Group Wenger, reached the semi-finals, two league titles. He has been away win in his first match as A4, allowing Spain to stay in where they lost to Juventus. tipped as a future manager of Czech Republic coach. a commanding position at the "It is with great pride that I the London club. Slovakia goalkeeper Martin head of the standings. Dubravka made a good save to Romelu Lukaku’s brace tip Matej Vydra's effort onto fired Belgium to a 2-1 win the post, in the only notable against Switzerland in Group first half opportunity in Trna- A2, helping his team take con- va. trol of the group, moving top However the game burst on six points ahead of their op- into life after the break, and ponents on three, while Iceland the Czechs went ahead when have none. Michael Krmencik burst Marko Arnautovic scored through on goal and slotted the only goal as Austria beat home after 52 minutes. Northern Ireland 1-0 in Group Marek Hamsik, who won a B3, leaving the British side bot- record 108th cap for Slovakia, tom of the table. pulled the hosts level by blast- Norway’s midfielder Ole Kristian Selnaes (right) celebrates scoring a goal with teammates Haitam Aleesami Finland won 1-0 in Esto- ing home from close range, but (centre) and Tarik Elyounoussi during their UEFA Nations League against Slovenia, in Oslo, on Saturday. (AFP) nia to maintain a 100 percent Schick's powerful header won record at the top of Group C2 the game in the 76th minute. win over Slovenia in Oslo thanks In the fifth minute of six way's lead. after three games, with Greece Ukraine top the group with to Ole Selnaes's superb volley. added on at the end of the first In Armenia Joseph Chipoli- behind them after edging six points but the Czech Repub- The hosts nearly scored half Norway broke the dead- na's 50th minute penalty was Hungary 1-0. lic are on three ahead of their after just three minutes when lock, with Selnaes's volleying enough to help Gibraltar to Belarus lead Group D2 China’s Gao Lin (centre) during an international friendly match between visit to the leaders on Tuesday, Mohamed Elyounoussi capital- home from the edge of the area. their first competitive win after after a 1-0 win against sec- China and India in Suzhou on Saturday. (AFP) while Slovakia have no points ised on a slack pass from Leo Elyounoussi and Joshua joining UEFA in 2013, after 22 ond place Luxembourg, while from two games. Stulac but Vid Belec kept his King went close in the second consecutive defeats. Moldova are third after a 2-0 Constantine praises Norway earned a narrow effort out. half but could not extend Nor- Macedonia are top with six win over San Marino. India after China draw Maradona lashes out at Messi in greatest player debate IANS Indians. This was the 18th SUZHOU (CHINA) match between the two nations. China have won 12 of those REUTERS INDIAN football team oach matches while the rest have Stephen Constantine was all been draws. Constantine felt praise for his boys after they that matches such as these will ARGENTINA great Diego Ma- held continental powerhouse help the Indians prepare to face radona has hit out at his coun- China to a goalless draw here the best teams from the conti- tryman Lionel Messi, saying on Saturday. nent at the Asian Cup next year. the forward is not a leader on “We have shown in the last “We came here to give a the pitch and should not be four years that we are a very dif- good performance and the considered a footballing God. ficult team to beat. We may not main thing for us was to get Maradona, who along with have the quality which some of used to the standard of foot- Brazil's Pele is widely held to the other teams in Asia have. ball which we would face in be one of the best players of all But I stand for my team physi- the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019. time, said Messi was one play- cally and competitively against Congratulations to all the play- er at his club Barcelona and any team in Asia. The boys were ers. Five of them who ended another with the national side. outstanding today,” Constantine the game are U-23 players and "We shouldn't deify Messi said at the post-match press con- two who started were U-23 any longer," Maradona said in Argentinian forward Lionel Messi. Argentina’s football legend Diego Maradona. ference. “It was a very exciting players as well. That's my pol- an interview with Fox Sports. match. Both teams tried to score. icy -- to develop young players "He's Messi when he plays for Messi's extreme nerves before form when wearing the blue year, where Argentina failed right now, but never say never. Of course, China had more pos- and give them more opportu- Barcelona. Messi is Messi when games that have seen him and white shirt of Argentina. to get past the last 16, Messi We have to take the pressure session and opportunities and nities," Constantine said. he wears that shirt and he's an- vomit ahead of some impor- Messi has been on the opted to take a sabbatical from off him," he said. we had expected this.” “I feel Gurpreet is an out- other Messi with Argentina." tant matches. losing side in all four of his international football. Argentina beat Iraq 4-0 This was India's first of- standing talent. Sandesh Jhin- "He's a great player but Messi, 31, has claimed finals with Argentina - three Maradona, who made on Thursday with a new-look ficial international friendly on gan is a fighter. He puts his body he's not a leader. It's useless every possible honour with in the Copa America and at his comments from Sinaloa, side, taking their unbeaten run Chinese soil. For the most part, on the line and gave everything trying to make a leader out of Barcelona and has won the the 2014 World Cup - and has where he recently took over since Russia to three games. the match was a battle between on the pitch as all the other boys a man who goes to the toilet 20 FIFA World Player of the Year not scored in four World Cup as coach of local side Dorados, A sterner test will take wave upon wave of Chinese at- do too. Playing for India is the times before a game." award five times. knockout stages. said he believed Messi's break place on Tuesday when they tacks and robust – sometimes best possible situation and we The reference was be- But he has struggled to re- After another disappoint- was a sensible one. face Brazil in Saudi Arabia desperate – defending by the appreciate that,” he added. lieved to be in connection with produce the same scintillating ing tournament in Russia this "I wouldn't call him up – without Messi. Sports Sunday, October 14, 2018 19

Grand closing ceremony of Asian Para Games in Jakarta

Qatari contingent took part in the grand closing ceremony of the Asian Para Games in Jakarta on Saturday. Qatar participated in athletics and goalball. Sarah Masoud was the lone medallist as she clinched a second place in the F33 shot put her personal best effort.

QATAR MANATEQ BAJA QMMF chief lauds young Shooting gold medals for Sheikh Hamad drivers Mohammed & Ahmed TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA DOHA

QATAR Motor and Motorcycle MOHAMMED al Tamimi won wins third leg Federation (QMMF) Presi- the Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pis- dent Abdulrahman al Mannai tol gold medal at the Qatar said on Saturday that the third Shooting and Archery Asso- round of Qatar Manateq Baja ciation Cup Championships at rally saw tougher competition the Losail Ranges. due to presence of new and He defeated Riad Rustam young drivers. before emerging as the win- He said after the podium ner, while Ahmad al Sham- ceremony that this leg was mari picked the bronze medal. well-organised and the victory In the Men’s 10m Air Rifle, of Sheikh Hamad bin Eid al Ahmed al Ali did well to take Thani was no surprise, given home the title. He defeated his big experience and abilities Abdulaziz al Turki and Fahd of winning these rallies. al Muraqeb completed the po- He also thanked members dium. of the federation and those The 10m Air Rifle (youth) who worked to deliver a suc- was won also held and it was cessful rally. He also praised won by Nasser al Naimi. Saud 25m Rapid Fire Pistol winner Mohammed al Tamimi (centre) with the level of competition, de- al Yafei managed to bag the second-placed Riad Rustam (left), bronze medal winner Ahmad al spite the small number of par- silver medal, while the bronze Shammari and officials after prize distribution at the QSAA Cup in ticipants. medal went to Saif al Mohan- Losail. He added that Adel Ab- nadi. dulla, who led in the previous Tournament Director Ali two rounds. chose to skip this al Mannai was the chief guest Sheikh Hamad al Thani (right) and co-driver Feras Allouh celebrate after winning the third leg of the Qatar event as he has just returned and gave away the prizes in at- Manateq Baja in Losail on Saturday. from gruelling Rally of Mor- tendance of QSAA pistol head roco and wanted some rest. Shaker Abdullah. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the second leg in April behind they conceded 14 minutes “But he will return to ac- “The 25m RPF saw the DOHA leader Adel Abdulla, Ahmed time penalty which scuppered tion soon,” Mannai added. return of elite shooters to the al Shegawi and Abdullah al his chances of getting a pres- Giving the reason about event, which created a big VETERAN driver Sheikh Ha- Zubair. His today’s victory, tigious runner-up spot when cancelling the motorbike com- challenge for me. I want to mad bin Eid al Thani drew all despite a five-minute penalty, he clocked 2:34.09. petition, he said the expected thank God for helping me lift his vast experience and craft catapulted him to the top with On the series table, Sheikh of riders was not reached, my level at the right time and to win the third round of the 45, five more than Abdulla. Hamad and Abdulla are fol- forcing the scapping of this win the title. Qatar Manateq Baja on Satur- “It was a tough race. With lowed by Shegawi (36 points) category from the competion. “The pistol events are day. some young and fast drivers and Nasr, who has jumped more challenging as they allow Driving Nissan Patrol, he being present in the race, it to fourth with 30. Abdullah you to win more medals and and co-driver Feras Allouh became quite interesting and al Zubair, who skipped this qualify for Qatar in interna- reached home in one hour, 56 challenging. We pushed hard round, is at fifth with 25, fol- Morgan guides tional events,” he added. minutes and 54 seconds, 37:14 and continued to do so till the lowed by Mohammed al Meer Ahmed al Ali was quite Ahmed al Ali, the 10m Air Rifle winner, with silver medallist Abdulaziz minutes of Nayf al Nasr. finish line,” said Sheikh Ha- at 15. England to win excited with his victory in the al Turki (left), Fahd al Muraqeb (right) and officials in Losail. There was a thrilling bat- mad. in rain-hit ODI 10m Air Pistol and getting tle for the overall second place “We enjoyed the race a THIRD ROUND RESULTS a chance to shoot in the up- presence of young shooters handling the events and trust between Can-am Maverick X3 great deal. We’re excited with 1.Sheikh Hamad al Thani & Feras Allouh (Nissan coming Arab Championship, has added to the thrills in the in my abilities enabled me to drivers Nasr and Mohammed this victory and it was not an Patrol) 1:56:54 AFP which will be hosted in Losail event. Winning the gold was claim the title,” Ali comment- al Attiyah. It was however the 2.Nayef al Nasr & Jassim Mohammed Falahi (Can- DAMBULLA (SRI LANKA) easy one but we hope to main- am Maverick X3) +37:14 from November 16 to 26. “The not easy but my experience of ed the podium ceremony. former who clinched the spot tain this advantage before get- 3.Mohammed al Attiyah & Tamer al Hijazeen just by a second in a pulsating ting the overall title this sea- (Jordan) (Can-am Maverick X3) +37:15 CAPTAIN Eoin Morgan hit 92 finish. son,” he added. 4.Mohammed al Meer & A Kuzmich (Rus) (Nissan decisive runs to guide England Qatar Motor and Motor- Sheikh Hamad praised the Patrol) 40:10 to a damp squib win over Sri cycle Federation President rivals and said, “The young 5.Khalid al Mohannadi & Saif Masoud (Oman) Lanka with rain halting play Pant, Rahane place India in Abdulrahman al Mannai was drivers in this round put up (Polaris) 1:09::14 for the second straight match the chief guest at the closing a splendid show and kept me in their one-day series. ceremony and presented the under pressure. I feel they OVERALL STANDINGS (TOP FIVE) England were awarded a control against West Indies 1.Sheikh Hamad 45 pts 31-run victory on a faster run prizes. have a very bright future.” 2.Adel Abdulla 40 Sheikh Hamad was hold- Attiyah and his co-driver 3.Ahmed al Shegawi 36 rate after torrential downpour Yadav gets SCOREBOARD ing overall fourth place in the Tamer al Hijazeen could have 4.Nayef al Nasr 30 at the Dambulla ground. standings with 20 points after bagged the second spot. But 5.Abdullah al Zubair 25 The tourists scored 278-9 career-best 6/88 WEST INDIES (IST INNINGS): Ashwin 24.2-7-49-1, K. Yadav 29-2-85-3, Jadeja 20-2- from 50 overs, with Morgan K. Brathwaite lbw K. Yadav 14 69-0 hitting 11 fours and two sixes AFP K. Powell c Jadeja b Ashwin 22 S. Hope lbw U. Yadav 36 INDIA (IST INNINGS): in his innings, while Test cap- HYDERABAD (INDIA) S. Hetmyer lbw K. Yadav 12 L. Rahul b Holder 4 tain Joe Root made 71. S. Ambris c Jadeja b K. Yadav 18 P. Shaw c Hetmyer b Warrican 70 The umpires stopped play AJINKYA Rahane and R. Chase b U. Yadav 106 C. Pujara c Hamilton b Gabriel 10 with Sri Lanka on 140-5 after Rishabh Pant hit contrasting S. Dowrich lbw U. Yadav 30 V. Kohli lbw Holder 45 J. Holder c Pant b U. Yadav 52 A. Rahane not out 75 29 of their overs. Thisara Perera half-centuries to put India on D. Bishoo b U. Yadav 2 R. Pant not out 85 was on 44 and Dhananjaya de course for a sizeable first in- J. Warrican not out 8 Extras (b12, lb2, nb5) 19 Silva on 36 when play was halt- nings lead against the West S. Gabriel c Pant b U. Yadav 0 Total (4 wickets, 81 overs) 308 ed. They put on 66 for the sixth Indies in the second Test on Extras (b4, lb7) 11 To bat: R. Ashwin, R. Jadeja, K. Yadav, U. Yadav, S. Thakur Total (all out, 101.4 overs) 311 Fall of wickets: 1-61 (Rahul), 2-98 (Shaw), 3-102 wicket after Sri Lanka looked in Saturday. Fall of wickets: 1-32 (Powell), 2-52 (Brathwaite), 3-86 (Pujara), 4-162 (Kohli) deep trouble at 74 for five. The hosts were 308 for (Hope), 4-92 (Hetmyer), 5-113 (Ambris), 6-182 Bowling: Gabriel 13-1-73-1 (nb3), Holder 14-2-45-2 Heavy rain was still fall- four at stumps, trailing the (Dowrich), 7-286 (Holder), 8-296 (Bishoo), 9-311 (nb2), Warrican 24-4-76-1, Chase 9-1-22-0, Bishoo ing an hour after the suspen- West Indies by three runs after (Chase), 10-311 (Gabriel) 19-4-72-0, Brathwaite 2-0-6-0. Bowling: U. Yadav 26.4-3-88-6, Thakur 1.4-0-9-0, Toss: West Indies sion and England were given Rahane, 75, and Pant, 85, put victory under the Duckworth- together an unbeaten 146-run Lewis-Stern run rate system. fifth-wicket stand in Hydera- bowl out the West Indies for ing two wickets. Only 15 overs of the first bad. 311 early in the morning ses- But the right-left batting ODI between the two sides was Paceman Umesh Yadav sion. combination of Rahane and possible on Wednesday before also played a part in India's In reply, India were in Pant then ensured a wicketless the game had to be abandoned dominance with career-best trouble at 162-4 with West In- final session to put their team Group picture of various winners at the Qatar Manateq Baja third round in Losail without a result. figures of 6-88 that helped dies skipper Jason Holder tak- on the top. 20 Sunday, October 14, 2018 The Last Word CCQ strives for quality education in Qatar

MALEK HELALI convenience of students residing in ‘Expansion plans of the facilities are being studied faculty members participate in the DOHA different areas. with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education ministry’s committees for differ- The CCQ president said that ent activities. The ministry also THE Community College of Qatar in addition to CCQ’s existing cam- and the Ministry of Development Planning and facilitates CCQ’s collaboration with (CCQ) strives to provide students puses in West Bay, and the main Statistics while trying to maintain the geographical other institutions in the country,” with quality education in an envi- campus in Lusail accommodating distribution of CCQ centres across the country for the Al Naemi said. ronment that is conducive to stu- the largest number of students, With regard to the unjust siege, dent success. CCQ is opening another campus convenience of students residing in different areas’ CCQ president noted that the Col- According to CCQ President Dr in Al Khor soon. He added that ~ Dr Mohamed Ibrahim al Naemi lege accommodated a limited Mohamed Ibrahim al Naemi, in the institution is currently working number of Qatari students who re- order to further enhance the Col- turned from the blockade countries lege’s holistic learning environ- many international academic in- dent noted that the College main- and their academic situations are ment for its students, more support stitutions, some in Chicago and tains many partnerships with local being looked into on a case-by-case is needed to upgrade CCQ’s facili- Florida, having large colleges and educational establishments, main- basis. ties especially the ones that utilise INTERVIEW offering many programmes, in- ly Qatar University, in addition “We are trying to support them government schools’ buildings. cluding PhDs. to future plans for collaboration as much as possible by enabling In an exclusive interview with According to Al Naemi, CCQ’s with the Northwestern University them to graduate in time. The main Qatar Tribune recently, Al with the resources available within collaboration with international Qatar. He added that CCQ shares difficulties we are facing in that Naemi noted that expansion plans the current budget and the govern- academic institutions aims to al- a strong cooperation with the regard are related to their certifi- of the facilities are being studied ment support. Community College of Qatar President low CCQ students to pursue their Ministry of Education and Higher cates’ equivalency process, but the with the Ministry of Education and “Considering the phenomenal Dr Mohamed Ibrahim al Naemi. education in these institutions in Education. College is working towards reach- Higher Education and the Ministry growth CCQ is experiencing and addition to exchanging expertise in “In addition to the highly suc- ing a solution that won’t set them of Development Planning and Sta- the growing number of students them to reach their various goals,” administrative management strat- cessful collaboration with the min- back or delay their graduation. And tistics while trying to maintain the who choose our institution to pur- Al Naemi said. egies and assessing the quality of istry in the early education pro- no complaints were received from geographical distribution of CCQ sue higher education, we try to He noted that CCQ shares programmes. gramme which graduated more the part of these students so far,” Al centres across the country for the accommodate them and support numerous collaborations with Furthermore, the CCQ presi- than 300 students, many CCQ Naemi added.

Mahmoud chairs IPG consultative meeting HIA is candidate for World’s Best Airport awards

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and operational excellence, DOHA keeping the passenger at the heart of everything we do.” HAMAD International Airport “Our investment in cutting- (HIA) is a candidate for the edge technology, unique hospi- ‘World’s Best Airport 2019’ tality and vast retail offerings awards by Skytrax. as well as our outstanding art The Skytrax World Airport collection has shaped our air- Awards is the most prestigious port as a distinct icon for both accolade for the airport indus- Qatar and the rest of the world. PEAKER of the Advisory Parliamentary Group (IPG), starting Sunday. issues on the agenda of the assembly’s agenda, in addition try voted by customers in the As Skytrax Awards acknowl- S(Shura) Council HE Ahmed which is taking place alongside The speaker of the Advi- general assembly of the Inter- to discussing taking a unified largest annual global airport edge the pioneers in the air- bin Abdullah bin Zaid al Mah- the 139th general assembly of sory Council also participated parliamentary Union. They also stand on issues of joint interest. customer satisfaction survey. port industry, we look forward moud chaired on Saturday the the Inter-parliamentary Union. in the consultative meeting of exchanged views on some of The two meetings were at- Earlier this year, HIA had to maintaining HIA’s position consultative meeting for parlia- The five-day general assem- the Arab group. During the two the demands to add new emer- tended by a number of Advisory been ranked the 5th Best Air- among the Best Airports in the ment speakers of the Islamic bly will take place in Geneva meetings, they discussed the gency subjects to the general Council members. (QNA/GENEVA) port in the World at the Sky- World in 2019 and beyond.” trax World Airport Awards Passengers who have expe- 2018. The airport has been rienced HIA’s award-winning recognised for its innovative services and facilities can visit facilities, five-star customer Skytrax’s World Airport Sur- Chief of Staff opens Boeing’s production line for Apache helicopters service and state-of-the-art vey website and vote for the terminal which can accom- airport based on categories, CHIEF of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces HE modate more than 30 million including Terminal Comfort, Lieutenant-General (Pilot) Ghanem bin Shaheen al passengers annually. Food and Beverage, Airport Ghanem inaugurated on Saturday the production The airport is described Shopping and Customer As- line for the project to produce Apache helicopters as the most architecturally sistance. Voting results will be for the Qatari Amiri Air Forces, during a visit of Boe- significant terminal complex announced in March 2019. ing’s factory in Mesa, Arizona. in the world. Skytrax has also The Skytrax World Airport During the visit, His Excellency toured the recognised HIA’s best-in-class Awards are based on 12.85 company’s flight simulator facilities, which allows service by presenting it with million customer nominations trainees to have a simulated experience before the ‘five-star’ airport status, across 110 nationalities of air actual flying. which made HIA the only air- travellers and include 410 air- His Excellency was accompanied during the port with this classification in ports worldwide. The survey tour by Boeing Vertical Lift’s General Manager David the Middle East. evaluates customer satisfaction Koopersmith, Director of the Apache project com- HIA has also won the ‘Best across 39 key performance in- mittee Brigadier General (Pilot) Ghanem bin Abdul Airport in the Middle East’ title dicators for airport service and Hadi al Shahwani, members of the committee, and for four years in a row and ‘Best product - from check-in, arriv- a number of ranking Qatari Armed Forces officers in Staff Service in the Middle East’ als, transfers, shopping, secu- charge of the project. (QNA/ MESA) for three years in a row. rity and immigration, through Engineer Badr Mohammed to departure at the gate. al Meer, chief operating officer Passengers can vote for at HIA, said: “We are proud of HIA by visiting the Official HIA’s status among the best Skytrax Awards website at Rise in Qatari tourists to Oman after siege: Omani official airports in the world and we ‘http://www.worldairportsur- will continue to deliver on our vey.com/Surveys/favorite_ MALEK HELALI Speaking to Qatar Trib- “Oman received 6,000 countries are expanding their tract Qatari nationals and exceptional customer service airport.html’. DOHA une during a roadshow held tourists from Qatar in 2017 and flights between Qatar and residents. He added that the recently to promote Oman as we are aiming to increase this Oman. “Qatar Airways has in- roadshow promotes Salalah THE number of Qatari tour- a tourist destination, al Ghas- number through coordination creased the number of flights as a destination during the au- ists to Oman has been increas- sani noted that mutual official with the QTA and the estab- to Oman and flies to multiple tumn season and various oth- ing since the blockade and is visits between the two coun- lishment of common market- cities across the country. From er destinations during winter expected to rise further with tries are expected in order to ing strategies. Oman and Qatar our part, we now have Salam and around the year. growing cooperation between boost bilateral tourism. have signed an MoU enabling Air in addition to Oman Air According to him, Oman the Qatar Tourism Author- He added that various certain nationalities to visit offering flights between Oman received a total of 1,500,000 ity and the Omani Ministry of agreements facilitating the flow Oman and Qatar on a single and Qatar,” he explained. tourists last year from all Tourism, according to Haith- of tourists between the two visa. We are working on ex- Al Ghassani noted that GCC countries and especially am al Ghassani, assistant di- countries are also likely to be panding the number of nation- the annual Oman roadshow is during autumn where the rector general for Events and signed in future. He said that alities under this agreement,” held in some of the GCC cities number of tourists reached Tourism Awareness at the the purpose of the roadshow is he added. and started in Doha this year almost 800,000 compared Ministry of Tourism in the to attract Qatar’s citizens and Furthermore, al Ghassani aiming to promote Oman as to 600,000 during the previ- Sultanate of Oman. residents to visit Oman. said that airlines from both a tourist destination and at- ous year. Campaign to raise awareness about Ehsan’s services held HISHAM ALJUNDI visitors’ attention who learnt DOHA about the great services pro- vided by the centre for the THE Centre for Empower- This is only a part of the elderly to assist them in their ment and Elderly Care (Eh- lives and empower them to san) in association with Qatar series of awareness become effective in society. Rangers bikers’ team organ- campaigns to be held in Ashraf Qaddoumi from ised an awareness campaign cooperation with Ehsan Qatar Rangers bikers’ team at the Cultural Village Foun- Centre, in different parts of said that this is only a part dation-Katara on Friday. the country. We are going of the series of awareness The campaign aimed at campaigns to be held in coop- raising awareness of the serv- next to Al Khor branch of eration with Ehsan Centre, in ices provided by Ehsan for the centre and to Al Shamal different parts of the country. the elderly in the community, and Dukhan as well “We are going next to Al Khor which is available for all the branch of the centre and to Al elderly people living in Qatar. ~ Ashraf Qaddoumi Shamal and Dukhan as well,” Hundreds of bikers gath- he added. ered at the Ehsan headquar- Officials from Ehsan ters on D Ring Road and took was attended by a number Centre expressed their sat- out a parade carrying the logo of officials from Ehsan Cen- isfaction over the event as of Ehsan Centre to Katara tre, including CEO Mubarak it helped them explain the where they stopped to dis- bin Abdulaziz al Khalifa and importance of their social tribute brochures and book- Head of Awareness Depart- services and to draw in more lets explaining all about the ment of Khalid Abdullah, participants in their well- FOR A CAUSE: Hundreds of bikers gathered at the Ehsan headquarters and took out a parade carrying the logo of Ehsan Centre to Katara to services of Ehsan Centre. among others. equipped centres all over raise awareness about Ehsan’s services. The campaign at Katara The event drew Katara Qatar.