Superb Brahimi Fires Al Rayyan to the Top; QSC Pip Al Shahania

Hamilton targets fair- ytale world title win in the US at Aus- tin GP FRIday, NOVEMBER 1, 2019 page 14 Superb Brahimi fires Al Rayyan to the top; QSC pip Al Shahania

Yacine Brahimi dribbles past an Al Shahania defender during their Qatar Sports Club players celebrate Sardor Rashidov’s goal against QNB Stars League match on Thursday Al Shahania at the Suheim Bin Hamad Stadium on Thursday. The Algerian scores a brace as Lions extend unbeaten run Tribune News Network guese side Porto and the Al- cided against it in consulta- draws (against Umm Salal, Al Doha gerian national team for long, tion with VAR. Ahli and Al Sailiya) could not is proving a worthy addition make a breakthrough and lost Yacine Brahimi continued ever since he joined Al Rayyan Qatar SC up to eighth three crucial points. his blistering run of form as at the start of this season. Qatar SC beat Al Shahania Qatar SC dominated pos- Al Rayyan earned a comfort- Al Rayyan had almost 1-0 at the Qatar SC Stadium on session (57 per cent) in the able 2-0 win over Al Sailiya doubled the lead in the 13th Thursday. first half even though A Sha- in the QNB Stars League on minute, but for Al Sailiya goal- Uzbek striker Sardor hania succeeded in restrict- Thursday. keeper Khalifa Aboobacker Rashidov (45+1) scored the ing them from scoring in Brahimi’s double in both tipping the ball over the bar winning goal for Qatar SC as regular time. halves, moves The Lions back after Rodrigo Tabata fired a they moved on to nine points Qatar SC created more atop the league table on 21 free-kick. following their third victory. chances, while Al Shahania points, while Al Sailiya re- Iranian striker Karim An- The Kings had defeated Umm players resorted to wayward main sixth. sari was Al Sailiya’s spear- Salal 5-0 last week. shooting and headers. How- Both teams had precisely head. He had a header go over Qatar SC have been mak- ever, The Kings went into the equal share of ball possession the bar in the 29th minute. ing steady progress ever since half-time break on the back but it was Al Rayyan who cre- Overall, The Peregrines’ at- they had a change at the helm, of a one-goal lead, thanks to ated more opportunities. tacks lacked bite. with former Qatar interna- Rashidov who easily placed Brahimi’s both goals (sev- Al Sailiya appealed for a tional and Al Sadd midfielder home a cross from Kayke Rod- enth and 90+3 minutes) had penalty towards the end af- Wesam Rizik coming in place riguez in stoppage time. individual brilliance written ter Al Rayyan defender Dami of Spanish coach Carlos Alos Ali Ferydoon and Ramin all over them. Traore brought down Ansari Ferrer recently. Rezaein tried hard to draw The attacking midfielder, inside the box, but referee Al Shahania, who were parity for Al Shahania in the who represented top Portu- Abdulrahman Al Jassim de- coming from three consecutive second half, but in vain. Al Rayyan players celebrate their goal against Al Sailiya. Al Arabi looking to end slump against visiting Al Wakrah as Al Ahli face struggling Umm Salal The Dream Team have lost straight matches against Al Gharafa and Al Rayyan Ashleigh Barty hits a return against Petra Kvitova during their wom- en’s singles match at the WTA Finals in Shenzhen on Thursday. (AFP) Tribune News Network Doha

Barty and Bencic advance A return to winning will be the sole aim of Al Arabi after Change in form back-to-back defeats at the There is no doubt that to WTA semis in Shenzhen hands of title rivals in the QNB Stars League. Umm Salal are in a AFP (I felt) a little bit dizzy.” “We still have the oppor- precarious position. We are Shenzhen The Dutchwoman had tunity to get back to the top- working hard with the aim started well with her meaty four bracket. I think we are on of producing good results. I World number one Ash- groundstrokes overpowering track and we did well against accepted the coaching job leigh Barty and Belinda Bencic but she was unable to Al Rayyan last week. Al Arabi players during a training session ahead of their QNB Stars League match against Al Wakrah. Bencic both advanced to the close out the set on serve in the “Our team is develop- because I am a coach in semi-finals after contrasting 10th game. ing technically. The onus is he added. win, but it is football and it is “Al Arabi strikers are Umm Salal and I know the victories at the WTA Finals in Bencic made her pay and on the players to perform Also, Yousef Abdulrazaq difficult for all teams to win good at headers and they are players and their ability to China on Thursday. broke again in the 12th game on the pitch. Some of them added that the players need to all their games. effective in front of the goal. deliver the goods in a much Barty progressed from to snatch the first set and play without pressure and do more on the pitch and fol- “Al Wakrah are coming I hope we will be back to our better way. the round-robin stage with shortly after registered her some play with pressure. We low the coach’s plans. from the Second Division, winning ways with the result a crushing 6-4, 6-2 win over first victory over Bertens in an have to exhibit the same level “We are responsible to but we are capable of putting against Al Arabi. We will give Umm Salal Tunisian coach Petra Kvitova in one hour and abbreviated fourth matchup with which we played against implement the coach’s in- up strong performances. The all our efforts to win,” Mar- Ahmed El Abyad 28 minutes at the Shenzhen between the pair. Al Rayyan in order to win,” structions and perform absence of playmaker Cris- quez added. Bay Sports Centre. Bencic pre- World number eight Ben- coach Heimir Hallgrimsson strongly in order to put an tian Ceballos undoubtedly af- In the other match on Fri- vailed 7-5, 1-0 in 61 minutes cic will play defending cham- said on Thursday. end to our losing run. The fected the team. I always try day, Al Ahli will host strug- I know the players and their after late replacement Kiki pion Elina Svitolina in the The Icelandic coach who last two games, against Al to find the best formation for gling Umm Salal at the Al Ahli ability to deliver the goods Bertens retired ill. semi-final on Saturday. started the season with the Gharafa and Al Rayyan, were each game,” Al Wakrah coach Stadium. The 11th-placed in a much better way,” the Bertens received medical “I’m so relaxed already. Dream Team on a winning the most difficult and we lost Marquez Lopez said. Umm Salal fired Raul Caneda Tunisian said. attention after the opening I will just play and fight like note, also stressed the impor- them. They both are compet- The young Waves have after a dismal 5-0 loss to Qa- “The management stands game of the second set, where always,” she said. “She’s (Svi- tance of players to have the ing for the league title,” the one of the youngest squads tar Sports Club last weekend. by me and we have high-qual- her blood pressure and pulse tolina) one of the players that mindset of winning. midfielder said. in the league but have man- His replacement Ahmed El ity players in all departments were checked, before becom- this court suits a lot more.” “Players’ mindset and Al Wakrah on the other aged impressive wins over Abyad however, know he fac- of the game. Our goal is clear. ing the second player in the Barty, who had already their desire to achieve the hand have also seen their the more experienced Qatar es a tough battle to inspire the We must improve our posi- tournament to retire mid- sealed the year-end No.1 rank- best results have big roles to form drop in the last five Sports Club and Al Shahania. Barzan Falcons. tion which we do not deserve. match after Bianca Andreescu ing, rebounded after a three- play in winning and against matches after a relatively “Our team has six to eight “There is no doubt that During my initial days with withdrew against Karolina set loss to Bertens on Tuesday. Al Wakrah who are a good promising start. players under the age of 23. Umm Salal are in a precari- the main team, I have felt Pliskova on Wednesday. She will play the winner of to- side, it will be tough. We had A run of three defeats We have a young team and ous position. We are working the players have the desire to “I didn’t feel well on court,” morrow’s Purple Group match played two friendly matches and two draws in the last five we are working very well hard with the aim of produc- make a strong comeback into Bertens told reporters. “I had between Wimbledon cham- against them and lost both. I matches has seen The Waves with the youngsters to de- ing good results. I accepted the tournament. The Al Ahli some problems with my stom- pion Simona Halep and world know their coach very much, drop to ninth. velop their level and correct the coaching job because I match is very important for ach. The energy was not there. number two Pliskova. he manages the team well,” “Al Wakrah always play to their mistakes. am a coach in Umm Salal and us,” Abyad added.. Sports Friday, November 1, 2019 13

Al Shaqab Racing’s Khataab wins Gr1 French Purebred Arabian Breeders’ Challenge

Rakan al Harith, member of Qatar’s youth artistic gymnastic team, won gold in the Roman rings, silver on pommel horse, and a bronze in the floor exercise event at the Arab Gymnastics Championship in Tunisia on Wednesday. Qatar’s Al Harith bags three medals at Arab Gymnastics l Shaqab Racing’s Khataab landed the and Thomas Fourcy with Kair Al Cham be- AFrench Purebred Arabian Breeders’ ing the runner-up under Julien Auge. The Championship in Tunisia Challenge, a Group 1 race for four-year-old X. Thomas-Demeaulte-trained and Loritz and older Purebred Arabians, at Bordeaux Mendizabal-ridden Belqees was a further Tribune News Network lowed it up with a silver on the in France on Thursday. The Thomas Four- length behind in third. DOHA pommel horse. He then went cy-trained seven-year-old grey son of Amer The Alban de Mieulle-bred Khataab on to win a bronze in the floor lined up in the 1900-metre event as the fa- came here off an excellent second place in Qatar’s youth artistic gym- exercise event. vourite and did not disappoint, winning by the Gr1 Qatar Arabian World Cup, which nastic team member Rakan Al Harith had won a bronze four lengths in front of his nearest rival. was run on the the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de al Harith claimed three med- in the pommel horse at the In the early stage of the black type event, Triomphe day, behind champion Ebraz. als at the Arab Gymnastics Singapore International Gym- Khataab, saddled by Jerome Cabre, gallops to victory in Khataab sat in the rear guard through the Fourcy commented after the race that Championship in Tunisia on nastics Championship earlier the French Purebred Arabian Breeders’ Challenge, a Group race before cruising past the outside of the Khataab had come out of the race so well Wednesday. The ten-day meet in May. More experienced Qa- 1 race for four-year-old and older Purebred Arabians, at racing pack to win with impressive ease at and knowing his predilection for the softer which began on October 25 tari gymnasts Raslan Saoud Bordeaux in France on Thursday. the hands of jockey Jerome Cabre. ground, he had no hesitation to bring him to will end November 3. and Ahmed Nabeel were also It was a one-two for Al Shaqab Racing this competition. (TNN) Al Harith stood on the Ro- due to begin their campaign in man rings to bag gold and fol- the men’s category. Ateej clinches Late Rabiah Al Kaabi Cup in thriller

Students riders during the first Al Shaqab Equine Education Depart- ment (EED) Internal Competition of the academic year 2019/2020. Al Shaqab student riders compete in showjumping, dressage competitions Tribune News Network Education Department at Al Doha Shaqab, said: “We aim to con- duct periodic internal compe- Al Shaqab, member of Qa- titions during the school year, The winning team group with Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) CEO Nasser Sherida al Kaabi. tar Foundation, successfully as they contribute significantly Ateej representative Abdurahman Fahad Abdullah al Attiyah receiving completed the first Equine towards providing our student the trophy from Issa Bin Saad al Kaabi on Thursday. Education Department (EED) riders with much-needed ex- Internal Competition of the perience and developingtheir Tribune News Network the saddle) at the post. academic year 2019/2020. confidence in competitions. Doha Six lengths behind the duel, The two-day event was The competition is open to Soufiane Saadi guided Alban aimed at encouraging and in- all our students. As we evalu- Dr. Fahad bin Abdullah al At- Elie Marie De Mieulle-trained spiring Al Shaqab’s student rid- ate the progress of our riders tiyah & Son’s Ateej from the Meelad to a third place finish. ers. Students competed in the through these competitions, USA registered his first feature Earlier, Injaaz Stud’s Black popular Olympic disciplines of it also offers our student rid- victory in Qatar with Ryan Cu- Granite led a one-two for showjumping and dressage. ers the opportunity to learn to ratolo riding the 6-year-old to Champion Trainer Gassim Mo- The competition was open compete with a true sense of a thrilling victory in The Late hammad Ghazali in the Thor- to student riders of all skill lev- sportsmanship.” Rabiah Saad Al Kaabi Cup of oughbred Conditions (Class 2). els and was conducted in the Purebred Arabians at Al Rayy- This was the second straight Al Shaqab’s indoor arena. Al Results an Park turf on Thursday. year that the gelding won the Shaqab’s EED organises four Showjumping (Foundation Level The feature race of Qatar seven furlong event and this internal competitions every 1 & 0.8m): 1. Faris Qarqash, Racing & Equestrian Club’s time it was champion jockey academic year as part of its 2. Abdulla al Kabi, 3. Abdulla al (QREC) 4th race meeting saw Harry Bentley in the saddle. curriculum-based equestrian Fadala; Foundation Level 1: 1: Ateej’s run of in-frame fin- Khalifa Bin Sheail al Ku- education system. Saif al Kabi, 2. Mohammed al Mu- ishes in Qatar continue as the wari’s Hydroxide finished sec- The curriculum-based tawa, 3. Meryam Muzaferij; Foun- Ahmed Mohamad Kobeissi- ond one and a half lengths be- equestrian education offered dation Level 2: 1. May al Thani, trained horse won the miler by hind under Luca Maniezzi. Hadi by the Al Shaqab EED equips 2. Tayiba Muzaferija, 3. Abdulla a neck over Gassim Moham- Nasser Rashid al Ramzani and the students with skills to pro- al Julandani; Intermediate Level mad Ghazali-schooled Spa- Tomas Lukasek combined well Ateej, saddled by Ryan Curatolo, pipped the Harry Bentley-ridden Spaghetti at the post to claim the The gress professionally. One of 5: 1. Abdulrehman al Bukhari, ghetti (with Harry Bentley in for the second straight race. LAte Rabiah Al Kaabi Cup on the 4th Race Meeting Day of QREC at Al Rayyan Turf on Thursday. the motivating factors behind 2. Jassim al Kuwari, 3. Carlota the competitions is to allow al Arcon; Intermediate Level 5 students to gain practical ex- (with Ranking): 1. Abdullaziz al perience in, display the skills Ghanim, 2. Mohamad al Derbesti, RESULTS: 4th Race Meeting that they have learned, and 3. Danae Looman; Dressage: 1. The Late Rabiah Saad Al Kaabi Cup al Hajri; 4.00; 4. Ka Al Khazaliah (QA); Alexander Reznikov; Mohammed NO; 9. Shaka Zulu (IRE); Eduardo Pedroza; Ibrahim Saeed Ibrahim al Al Jeryan (QA); Carlos Henrique; Hadi Nasser Rashid al Ramzani; NK; 4. earn ranking points for their Nayla Tamim al Thani, 2. Hamad 1600m, Turf Race for Purebred Arabians; Total Prize: QR100000 Nasser R A al Naimi; 4.00; 5. AJS Najd (QA); Anas al Seyabi; Hadi Nasser Malki; 1.00; 10. Saakhen (IRE); Tomas Lukasek; Ahmed Mohamad AJS Al Moheeb (QA); Harry Bentley; Gassim Mohammad Ghazali; Dist advancement to the next level Faisal al Thani, 3. Habeb Waed al 1. Ateej (USA); Ryan Curatolo; Ahmed Mohamad Kobeissi; 2. Spaghetti Rashid al Ramzani; 1.25; 6. Nashwa Brooq (QA); Tomas Lukasek; Kobeissi; 0.50; 11. Daira Bridge (IRE); JP Guillambert; Mohammed Riyaz Hamza, 4. Saoud Faisal al Thani, (FR); Harry Bentley; Gassim Mohammad Ghazali; NK; 3. Meelad (FR); Mohammed Riyaz Ibrahim Kasim; 0.50; 7. Nashmi Brooq (QA); Meteb Ali Ibrahim Kasim; 0.50; 12. Mirdif (GB); Luca Maniezzi; Stefano Ibido; 1.00 Thoroughbred Plate (3 Year Olds) (Class 2) of their curriculum. Soufiane Saadi; Alban Elie Marie De Mieulle; 6.00; 4. Djelamer (FR); al Marri (-5kg); Hamad Ateeq M A al Marri; 3.75; 8. Al Lazzaz (QA); Saleh 13. Acclaimed Dancer (IRE); Rashid Ali al Marri* (-3kg); Salem Fadgham 1400m, Turf Race for 3 Year Olds Only Colts & Geldings; Total Prize: Mohammed Sultan al 5. Khalid Faisal al Thani, 6. Aisha Carlos Henrique; Hadi Nasser Rashid al Ramzani; 1.75; 5. Qassy (GB); Salem al Marri (-5kg); Mohammed Ali Yousef Al Sheeb; 8.75; 9. Fawwaz A S al Hajri; 0.25; 14. Crisscrossed (GB); Ali Khalid al Mosallam (-5kg); QR75,000 Suwaidi, Manager, Equine Tariq al Khater. Tomas Lukasek; Mohammed Hussain Afroz; 0.50; 6. Zikreet (FR); Faleh Al Shajaa (QA); Faleh Bughanaim; Hassan Ali Hassan al Matwi; 15.00 Mohammed Gassim Ghazali; NK 1. Arabic Channel (USA); Tomas Lukasek; Hadi Nasser Rashid al Bughanaim; Alban Elie Marie De Mieulle; 1.75. 10. Barq Al Shajaa (QA); Rashid Ali al Marri (-3kg); Hassan Ali Hassan al Ramzani; 2. Rex Place (IRE); Eduardo Pedroza; Hadi Nasser Rashid al Matwi; Dist Thoroughbred Handicap (Class 4) Ramzani; 2.00; 3. Venedegar (IRE); Carlos Henrique; Hadi Nasser Rashid Purebred Arabian Maiden Plate Purebred Arabian Graduation Plate 1600m, Turf Race for Rated 85 & Below Older Horses; Total Prize: al Ramzani; 2.00; 4. Dark Pursuit (GB); Luca Maniezzi; Stefano Ibido; HD 1600m, Turf Race for Colts & Geldings, Fillies & Mares; Total Prize: 1600m, Turf Race for Maidens; Total Prize: QR50,000 QR55,000 5. Noble Ancestry (GB); Anas al Seyabi; Gassim Mohammad Ghazali; QR45,000 1. Prince Amer (FR); Luca Maniezzi; Gassim Mohammad Ghazali; 2. Bin 1. Pettifogger (IRE); Luca Maniezzi; Stefano Ibido; 2. Shaheen (IRE); Anas 1.75; 6. Luchador (GB); JP Guillambert; Gassim Mohammad Ghazali; 1. Horse: Annab (FR); Jockey: Harry Bentley; Trainer: Gassim Mohammad General (FR); Soufiane Saadi; Alban Elie Marie De Mieulle; 2.25; 3. Melk al Seyabi; Ibrahim Saeed Ibrahim al Malki; 2.00; 3. Woodkid (GER); 2.00; 7. Vidiyni (IRE); Ryan Curatolo; Deborah Amanda Clare Mountain; Ghazali; 2. Florin De Faust (FR); Saleh Salem al Marri (-5kg); Mohammed (FR); Harry Bentley; Gassim Mohammad Ghazali; 5.50; 4. Al Mirzem Tomas Lukasek; Julian Colin Smart; SHD; 4. Gangland (GB); Harry 0.25; 8. Indian Horseman (GB); Harry Bentley; Gassim Mohammad Riyaz Ibrahim Kasim; Margin: 5.75; 3. Zalim CHM (ITA); Ryan Curatolo; (QA); Anas al Seyabi; Saeed Mohammed Shafi al Shafi; 6.00; 5. Samhan Bentley; Gassim Mohammad Ghazali; 0.25; 5. On The Front Line (USA); Ghazali; 1.50; 9. Marzuq (FR); Soufiane Saadi; Alban Elie Marie De Eng. Mohamed Rashid Seif al Kuwari; 0.25; 4. Tahar (QA); Gary Al Shajaa (QA); Rashid Ali al Marri (-3kg); Hassan Ali Hassan al Matwi; Faleh Bughanaim; Hadi Nasser Rashid al Ramzani; 1.00; 6. Jukebox Star Mieulle; 3.00; 10. Life Of Riley (GB); Rashid Ali al Marri (-3kg); Sanchez* (-5kg); Osama Omer E al Dafea; 1.25; 5. Djamil (FR); Faleh NK; 6. Winne Taouy (FR); JP Guillambert; Gassim Mohammad Ghazali; (FR); Ali Khalid al Mosallam (-5kg); Mohammed Gassim Ghazali; 3.00 Mohammed Hussain Afroz; 5.50; 11. The Singer (FR); Gary Sanchez Bughanaim; Alban Elie Marie De Mieulle; NO; 6. Razad (FR); 15.00; 7. Snafi Al Shajaa (QA); Meteb Ali al Marri* (-5kg); Hassan Ali 7. Al Haitham (IRE); Eduardo Pedroza; Ibrahim Saeed Ibrahim al Malki; (-5kg); Alban Elie Marie De Mieulle; 5.00; 12. Quai Du Louvre (FR); Faleh Soufiane Saadi; Alban Elie Marie De Mieulle; 2.00; 7. Starboy Dibos (FR); Hassan al Matwi; 3.75 HD ; 8. War Order (USA); Ryan Curatolo; Ahmed Mohamad Kobeissi; NO Bughanaim; Ali Yousuf J Y al Kubaisi; 0.50 JP Guillambert; Mohammed Gassim Ghazali; 4.50; 8. Satam (FR); Tomas 9. Berkeley Square (IRE); Carlos Henrique; Hadi Nasser Rashid al Lukasek; Julian Colin Smart; 11.00 ; 9. Froufrou Al Maury (FR); Anas al Thoroughbred Handicap (Class 4) Ramzani; 0.75; 10. French Encore (GB); Alexander Reznikov; Hamad Thoroughbred Conditions (Class 2) Seyabi; Mohammed Gassim Ghazali; 9.50; 10. Wahaaj (FR); Luca 1400m, Turf Race for Rated 80 & Below Older Horses; Total Prize: Ahmed al Malki al Jehani; 1.00; 11. What A Surprise (IRE); Adnan Hawa; 1400m, Turf Race; Total Prize: QR75,000 Maniezzi; Mohamed Khaled Elahmed; 4.50; 11. Omran (FR); Adnan QR55,000 Ali Yousuf J Y al Kubaisi; 2.25; 12. Midaawi (IRE); Soufiane Saadi; 1. Black Granite (IRE); Harry Bentley; Gassim Mohammad Ghazali; 2. Hawa; Yousef Ben Taher Mehaoued; 3.75 1. Beach Samba (IRE); Ryan Curatolo; Ahmed Mohamad Kobeissi; 2. Mohammed Riyaz Ibrahim Kasim; 4.25; 13. Captain Vancouver (FR); JP Hydroxide (GB); Luca Maniezzi; Gassim Mohammad Ghazali; 1.50; 3. Geno (IRE); Gary Sanchez (-5kg); Mohammed Hamad al Attiya; 1.25; 3. Guillambert; Gassim Mohammad Ghazali; 3.25 Hajaam (IRE); Carlos Henrique; Hadi Nasser Rashid al Ramzani; 1.00; 4. Local Purebred Arabian Maiden Plate Al Hasnaa (FR); Harry Bentley; Mohammed Gassim Ghazali; 0.25; 4. Itorio (IRE); Tomas Lukasek; Hadi Nasser Rashid al Ramzani; 1.25; 5. 1400m, Turf Race for Colts & Geldings, Fillies & Mares; Total Prize: Poets Dream (IRE); Anas al Seyabi; Mohammed Hussain Afroz; HD; 5. Local Purebred Arabian Handicap Crafted (IRE); Anas al Seyabi; Ibrahim Saeed Ibrahim al Malki; 1.75; 6. QR45,000 Thierry (GB); Carlos Henrique; Hadi Nasser Rashid al Ramzani; HD; 6. 1600m, Turf Race for Rated 85 & Below Older Horses; Total Prize: Vedevani (FR); JP Guillambert; Mohammed Gassim Ghazali; 4.50; 7. Felix 1. AJS Al Aredh (QA); Carlos Henrique; Hadi Nasser Rashid al Ramzani ; Tijan (IRE); Faleh Bughanaim; Hadi Nasser Rashid al Ramzani; 1.75; 7. QR55,000 Leiter (GB); Faleh Bughanaim; Mohammed Riyaz Ibrahim Kasim; 3.50; 2. Hazm Al Sulaimi (QA); JP Guillambert; Gassim Mohammad Ghazali; Room To Improve (IRE); Soufiane Saadi; Mohammed Riyaz Ibrahim Kasim; 1. AJS Al Maha (QA); Tomas Lukasek; Hadi Nasser Rashid al Ramzani; 2. 8. Roman Legend (IRE); Ali Khalid al Mosallam* (-5kg); Gassim SHD ; 3. Nisal (QA); Ali Khalid al Mosallam (-5kg); Salem Fadgham A S 0.25; 8. Black Beach (GB); Alexander Reznikov; Osama Omer E al Dafea; Sealine (QA); Soufiane Saadi; Alban Elie Marie De Mieulle; 1.50; 3. Ghazi Mohammad Ghazali; 4.00 Al Shaqab’s EED organises four internal competitions every academic year as part of its curriculum-based equestrian education system. 14 Friday, November 1, 2019 Sports Qatar 2022 legacy project kicks off link-up with Leeds United and Sheffield FC SC.QA leged youth across the UK. of football. Using football to closely to ensure that a coach Doha Nasser al Khori, Genera- help people communicate and and joint representative of tion Amazing Programme Di- learn a variety of other life the clubs was trained and FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 rector, expressed his delight at skills is the foundation of why equipped to head the imple- legacy programme Genera- the programme’s expansion – we all work in this industry. mentation of the Generation tion Amazing kicked off its at a time when both clubs are Football has always brought Amazing programme. partnership with illustrious celebrating major landmarks. communities together and as Generation Amazing Mas- English clubs Leeds United Leeds United are currently a one-club city we know that ter Coach Michael Richard- and Sheffield FC by holding marking their centenary year better than anyone. This latest son, who led the training ses- ‘train the trainer’ sessions for having celebrated their 100th initiative will help us do just sions, expects the partnership underprivileged youth in the birthday on 17 October, while that.” to deliver positive change in clubs’ communities. Sheffield FC – the oldest club Sheffield FCFoundation the clubs’ communities. Young people, includ- in world football – will cel- Director Chris Dolby said: “We are excited about ing refugees, attended train- ebrated their 162nd anniver- “The partnership with Gen- activating the partnership ing sessions at Sheffield FC’s sary on 24 October. eration Amazing will give our because we understand the Coach and Horses ground “We are delighted to ex- historic football clubs the op- context in which these clubs to learn how to deliver Gen- tend the Generation Amazing portunity to make a real dif- work in the community. We eration Amazing’s football for football for development pro- ference across our communi- genuinely think that Genera- development sessions, which gramme to underprivileged ties. Football has the power tion Amazing will have a big teach life skills such as com- youth and refugees in the UK,” Participants of the Generation Amazing partnership with Leeds United and Sheffield FC. to bring people together and impact and pass on the values munication, teamwork and said Al Khori. through this partnership we and philosophy we have de- leadership, while promoting “It is important to us that Khori continued: “We The long-term aim of the delighted to be partnering aim to positively impact lives. veloped over several years.” diversity, inclusion, equal we can reach youth and em- can’t think of any better clubs link-up is to enhance the clubs’ with Generation Amazing and We want to develop outreach Generation Amazing, rights and communal solidar- power them with skills that to celebrate our growing out- outreach and boost the educa- Sheffield FC on the train the and education programmes Leeds United and Sheffield FC ity. will benefittheir development reach with than Leeds United tional football programmes in trainer programme, which that will empower a new gen- are committed to positively Once training has con- and help them become exem- and Sheffield FC – especially their communities. will allow us to support peo- eration of young leaders.” impacting as many lives as cluded, attendees will deliver plary figures and leaders in at a time when both are cel- Angus Kinnear, CEO of ple in the community who Leeds United and Shef- possible during the four-year similar sessions to underprivi- their communities.” ebrating landmark moments.” Leeds United, said: “We are need our help via the medium field FC have collaborated partnership.

American dream to Unconvincing yet winning, deliver sixth world Juve hold on to Serie A lead title for Hamilton did something extraordinary. Unbeaten Turin “Other big sides have The Briton is the most popular champs move on to struggled on this pitch [Juve also won 2-1 in late Septem- F1 driver in the United States 26 points from 10 ber], it wasn’t easy. I would like to have more time to pre- AFP games; Needed a pare for these games but we Austin The defending world last-gasp penalty need to make do.” champion may also Inter are off to gritty Bolo- Lewis Hamilton is set to be keen to register from Ronaldo to gna on Saturday, a day before clinch his sixth drivers’ world something better as third-place Atalanta welcome championship at one of his beat Genoa in-form Cagliari. favourite venues this weekend he seeks another Texas Atalanta clinched a late when he leads Mercedes into triumph, his sixth in DPA 2-2 draw away to the Neapoli- what promises to be a close eight outings in Austin Rome tans, who regretted their many scrap with Ferrari at the Unit- missed chances and had coach ed States Grand Prix. and his seventh win in Leaders Juventus and close Carlo Ancelotti dismissed in Just days after his un- the American event and, chasers Inter Milan continue bitter protests after the guests’ expected, but perfectly-con- at the very least, his their battle in the upper tiers late equalizer. ceived, strategic victory in 150th podium finish. of Italy’s Serie A with seem- Napoli, who play the Mexico, the 34-year-old Brit- ingly light weekend tasks af- Champions League with Juve, on is in the luxurious position ter narrow and unconvincing Inter and Atalanta, are level of knowing that only a wildly- Vettel hails Hamilton wins snatched against humble on 18 with Lazio and Cagli- extraordinary result at the Ironically, Hamilton can opponents. ari, and will likely have their Circuit of the Americas can take the title without scoring The unbeaten Turin helmsman banned from Sat- frustrate him again. a point if rivals Ferrari can champions moved onto 26 Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo on scoring his team’s second goal against Genoa during their Italian urday’s classic away to Roma. His only title rival, Mer- translate their speed in quali- points from 10 games, but Serie A match at the ‘Allianz Stadium’ in Turin, Italy, on Wednesday. (AFP) The Rome Giallorossi cedes team-mate Valtteri fying into a race victory. needed a last-gasp penalty had a man dismissed as they Bottas, has to overcome a “We have started the past from Cristiano Ronaldo in nents,” Juve coach Maurizio The Bianconeri now go moted Brescia, which left trounced Udinese 4-0 on 74-point deficit in the final six races from pole, but have Wednesday’s 2-1 home win Sarri said. into a city derby against trou- coach Antonio Conte worrying Wednesday to go fourth on 19 three rounds of the champi- only gone on to win three – against Genoa, displaying a “It may be that we missed a bled Torino, who come off a about fatigue stemming from a points. onship to create what would and we certainly want to do nagging imprecision before bit of nastiness. 4-0 crushing at Lazio and will packed calendar. Straggling AC Milan (10) be the biggest upset in the better than that. Austin will the goal as the Portugal ace “However, it must be said prepare for the Saturday clash “It becomes difficult to host Lazio late Sunday after sport’s history. give us a good opportunity to missed no less than three in- that this (Wednesday) even- in retirement at their camp, talk about the game because Fiorentina v Parma, Lecce v It is a scenario that re- do so,” said Ferrari team chief viting opportunities. ing, the opponents entered hoping to end a winless run of we’ve now played our fourth Sassuolo, Verona v Brescia quires the Finn, whose previ- Mattia Binotto. “It is a period in which our area three times. We need three defeats and two draws. match in nine days with the and Genoa v Udinese. ous best finish in Texas is fifth, After a recent revival in we produce little and we give to be more careful, and in this Inter, sitting one point same players,” Conte said. Matchday 11 ends Monday to win all three season-ending form, Ferrari’s Sebastian Vet- a little too much in terms of sense, we certainly have room behind Juve, also struggled “The three points were all that with the lower-reaches en- races, at the very least, with tel will seek to show he re- dribbling (against) the oppo- for improvement.” in their 2-1 away win at pro- counted this evening and we counter SPAL v Sampdoria. Hamilton out of the points. mains worthy of top status Given that Hamilton has at the Italian team while Red scored in his last 30 consecu- Bull’s rumbustious Max Ver- tive outings and needs only stappen, making his 100th four points to retain his crown, Grand Prix start, will hope for Flag Kick English League Cup Bottas’s hopes are some way a less controversial weekend beyond slim, but he can be re- than his last. Barcelona’s players offered to change lied upon never to give up. The Dutchman was contracts to sign Neymar: Pique Fourth-tier Colchester get dream Both Mercedes men have stripped of pole position targets, not least Hamilton for in Mexico and, in the race, Madrid: Gerard Pique has said Barcelona’s players offered to alter whom a place in the top eight banged wheels with Hamilton, their own contracts to help the club buy Neymar from Paris Saint- draw with Manchester United would be enough for the title. picked up a puncture in a clash Germain last summer. Barca attempted to re-sign Neymar, sold He may be keen also to with Bottas and stormed from to PSG for a world record 222 million euros in 2017, but the two AFP register something better as he last to finish sixth in the race. teams were unable to agree a deal. London seeks another Texas triumph, Vettel finished second Key players, including Lionel Messi, were eager for the Brazilian to his sixth in eight outings in and demonstrated his matu- return and Pique says they tried to help the club’s president, Josep Fourth-tier Colchester Austin and his seventh win in rity afterwards when he side- Maria Bartomeu, complete the transfer while satisfying UEFA’s United’s chairman expressed the American event and, at the stepped invitations to say he Financial Fair Play rules. his delight at being drawn away very least, his 150th podium felt jealous or envious of Ham- “What we proposed to the president was that we could tweak our at Manchester United in their finish. ilton’s feats, instead choosing contracts because we knew there was an issue with Fair Play,” League Cup quarter-final de- A frequent to praise his long-time rival. Pique told Cadena Ser on Wednesday night. claring “You come into football visitor to the “I appreciate his efforts, “Instead of getting paid what we were owed for that year, we could for days like this.” United his performances, his success transfer it to the second, third of fourth year so Ney could come. Colchester – the lowest States, a lot,” said Vettel. Ultimately we wanted to support the club and if we could help in ranked side remaining in the Hamilton “I think you have to be- some way, we had no problem with that.” (AFP) competition – have lost both is a regular cause it’s obvious. If not then times they have faced United: guest on it wouldn’t be me.” 1-0 in the FA Cup fifth round in television Union, Hertha set to play first Bundesliga 1978-79 and 2-0 in the League Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford (centre) celebrates with chat shows Mercedes’ British Berlin derby since fall of wall Cup third round in 1983-84. teammates after scoring against Chelsea during the English League and is F1’s driver Lewis Hamilton However, that did not di- Cup fourth round match in London on Wednesday. (afp) best-known Berlin: Union Berlin’s match against Hertha Berlin on Saturday is a minish the joy at the prospect driver in the first-ever meeting in the top-flight Bundesliga between the two clubs of playing at Old Trafford. Hav- ticipation because the quarter- country by a dis- and a rare derby game in the German capital. ing knocked out last season’s Fixtures final is too close to the FIFA tance. Football, politics and history come together at Union’s Stadion an Champions League finalists Aston Villa v Liverpool World Club Cup. “I think my der Alten Foersterei as East meets West a week before the 30th Tottenham Hotspur in the third Everton v Leicester City Liverpool are due to play in story, and my family anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. round, Colchester are keen for Manchester United v the semi-finals in Qatar on De- story, is something a The two clubs were long kept apart by the city’s division during the another high-profile giant-kill- cember 18 and the League Cup lot of people can relate Cold War, but can now meet in a first Bundesliga derby since the ing act. Colchester United quarter-finals are scheduled for to,” said Hamilton, who fall of the wall thanks to Union’s promotion last season as the first “Everyone’s delighted with Oxford v Manchester City that week. often declares his sense af- team from former East Berlin to the top flight. the draw,” their chairman Rob- However, the EFL – organ- finity with many inA merica. A Berlin derby is, in any case, a rare affair, although Berlin has pro- bie Cowling told the BBC. the 1983-1984 edition. isers of the League Cup – re- “I’ve become more and duced more Bundesliga clubs than any other city in Germany. “You come into football for There are two all-Premier leased a statement saying they more known in the States. Union are now the fifth team in the capital to play in the top flight days like this. We’re going to en- League ties with Aston Villa to were talking to Liverpool about “I like being in the States after Tasmania Berlin, Blau-Weiss Berlin, Tennis Borussia Berlin and joy every minute.” host Liverpool and Everton at an alternative date. and, for me, it is a pretty calm Hertha. But there have been just four previous Bundesliga Berlin Holders Manchester City home to Leicester City. “The EFL is in discussions build-up. And the track at Aus- derby matches - and the last was between Hertha and Tennis Borus- also face lower-league oppo- After their thrilling win on with Liverpool to identify tin is fantastic – it’s been a good sia in the 1976-1977 season. It’s not the first meeting though be- sition as they travel to third penalties over Arsenal follow- an alternative date given the hunting ground for me and so I tween Union and Hertha: the teams played each other in the second tier Oxford United – who ing a 5-5 draw, Liverpool man- club’s participation in the FIFA am very excited to go there and, division in the 2010-2011 and 2012-2013 seasons. (DPA) knocked out Manchester ager Jurgen Klopp threatened Club World Cup competition,” who knows, see whether we can United in the fourth round of to call a halt to his side’s par- they said. get the job done.” Friday, November 1, 2019 15 Kids Corner Bound & Gagged By Dana Summers

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Prime minister holds meetings in Ankara, visits Turkish parliament

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani and Vice-President of Turkey Fuat Oktay held official talks in the Turkish capital Ankara on Thursday. The session focused on the strategic relations between the two countries and the prospects to further boost them in different spheres. The prime minister also met with Turkey’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlut Cavusoglu and Minister of Interior Suleyman Soylu as well as witnessed signing of agreements. Besides, the PM attended a luncheon banquet hosted by Turkey’s minister of interior and visited the Turkish Parliament Building in Ankara. (QNA)

Qatar IT Conference and Exhibition 2019 Microsoft showcases latest technology and smart solutions at QITCOM 2019 Meriam Jelliti Doha

IT major Microsoft has reiterated its commitment to driving digital transformation in Qatar by partici- pating in Qatar IT Conference and Exhibition (QIT- COM) 2019. The company is exhibiting its offerings Sulaiti meets ministers of Armenia, Somalia: Minister under the theme of ‘Trust, Transform, innovate -- for of Transport and Communications HE Jassim bin Saif al Sulaiti on the future of Qatar’, in line with its ongoing efforts to Thursday met with Minister of High-Tech Industry in Armenia Hakob support the Qatar National Vision 2030, aiming at Arshakyan on the sidelines of QITCOM 2019. They discussed the transforming the country into an advanced society ways to strengthen cooperation in the ICT sector, along with other capable of achieving sustainable development and topics of mutual concern. On the sidelines of the QITCOM 2019, growth. Sulaiti also witnessed the signing of an agreement by Mohammed In an interview with Qatar Tribune, Country Ali al Manna, president of the Communications Regulatory Authority, Manager of Microsoft Qatar Lana Khalaf expressed Lana Khalaf at an agreement-signing ceremony. Surface Hub 2S and Abdi Ashur Hassan, minister of Post, Telecom and Technology of her excitement at her company’s participation in Somalia. The agreement is for the ‘Mutual Inclusion of Each Other’s QITCOM 2019 and to collaborate with different pri- soft is partnering with the MoTC to use the power of Moreover, Microsoft has signed an agreement Territories in the Service Areas of their Satellite Network’. The two vate- and public-sector entities in Qatar. global cloud to empower the digital transformation with the Hamad bin Khalifa University (HBKU) to ministers also discussed strengthening cooperation in postal and ICT Kahalf said Microsoft is showcasing at the expo of the nation,” she explained. collaborate on R&D and AI business school, and services, along with other topics. (TNN) its latest technologies, namely, artificial intelligence, She added that Microsoft will be signing more also invested in training programmes for teachers Internet of things (IoT) and mixed reality as well as agreements with the MoTC on shared services in E- on the use of technology to deliver a better educa- digital transformation of various sectors like health, Government and providing additional services such tion. It has sealed deals with the Ministry of Public transport and logistics, environment and sports. as power BI, AI and IUT to empower the shared Health, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Pri- “We are working on ensuring how all of Micro- services across the government entities in Qatar. mary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) and Sidra to soft technologies are taking place in a secure, trust- “This strategic partnership with the MoTC is highly actively work on enabling E-Health strategic vision. ed infrastructure, and we are using all our security important, and several more agreements within the Khalaf said Microsoft is also providing training solutions for a protected and safer Qatar,” she said. transport and logistics sector that have not been for government employees in Qatar. “We will train On the partnership with the Ministry of Trans- published during QITCOM will be announced in the around 3,000 government employees, certify them port and Communications (MoTC) in Microsoft near future,” she said. and ensure they are ready to deal with the latest Cloud services (Azure), Khalaf said the ministry has According to Khalaf, Microsoft signed several technologies,” he said. made a leap forward in its journey by placing trust in other agreements during QITCOM, including with “We are announcing Surface Hub 2, which is Mi- the secure, versatile and intelligent Microsoft Cloud Milaha to provide AI and IOT services, with Oore- crosoft’s transformative and latest technology. We to transform its services and optimise operations. doo and GBI to provide faster internet and enable are very excited about the new breed of devices and “Microsoft, as one of the biggest clouds in the people to adopt the cloud services in a faster and services that we have made available in Qatar,” she world, will use the cloud to empower TASMU which safer way, and with QFC on enabling the partner eco said, adding that Qatar has been one of Microsoft’s is a project for safer smarter cities in Qatar. Micro- system. key markets. Vodafone Qatar provides lessons Ooredoo to launch cloud-based PABX Tribune News Network on online safety to schoolchildren Doha

Tribune News Network Ooredoo, the region’s leading ena- Doha bler of digital business innovation, in collaboration with Cisco’s BroadSoft, As part of its commitment to has announced an upcoming service raise online safety awareness in ‘Qatar Cloud PABX’, which is set to be the country, Vodafone Qatar has Qatar’s first cloud-based calling service organised its AmanTECH Digital for business customers. Safety activities at the Digital Youth Hosted in Ooredoo’s Qatar Data Festival (Tumuha Tec) on the side- Centre, the Ooredoo Qatar Cloud PABX lines of QITCOM 2019. platform will provide organisations with Officials of Ooredoo and Cisco at the agreement-signing event. A series of Augmented Real- a feature-rich Unified Communications ity and Virtual Reality activities Platform to replace legacy Private Auto- tions pay per use and by transparent form, a market leader in Hosted PABX involved youngsters in performing matic Branch Exchanges (PABX). monthly billing. Qatar’s organisations and Unified Communications and Col- online tasks in an engaging way. Using Ooredoo Qatar Cloud PABX, can also easily scale up their infrastruc- laboration solutions across the world. Through a playful approach, the Qatar’s organisations of all sizes and in- ture as their business grows. Ali Amer, managing director, Ser- programme highlighted how youth promote digital literacy amongst commitment to the digital space. dustry verticals will be able to leverage Yousuf Abdulla al Kubaisi, chief vice Provider Sales, Cisco, said, “Using can be safe online by protecting parents and improve the online We believe, it is critical that we features such as short digit dialling, as- operating officer, Ooredoo Qatar, said, Ooredoo Qatar Cloud PABX, Qatar’s their personal information, identi- safety of children aged 5 to 17 years. empower our children with the signing names to extensions, voicemail “Ooredoo Qatar Cloud PABX, will pro- organisations can find a secure, scal- fying fake messages or avatar, and “As Vodafone Qatar leads in knowledge and skills needed to and multiparty conferencing to opti- vide business customers with end-to- able, and smarter way of working. By preventing or responding to cyber- delivering innovative services and navigate today’s ever-expanding mise costs and productivity. end unified communications and col- running on the cloud, Qatar’s organisa- bullying. technologies that make our homes digital world safely and to take full One of the biggest business ben- laboration tools to optimise costs and tions can move from investing in fixed- AmanTECH programme was and our cities more connected and advantage of its many benefits,” efits in moving to Ooredoo Qatar Cloud boost employee productivity.” infrastructure hosted on-premises to launched in May 2014 and stands smarter, ensuring safer connectiv- Vodafone Qatar said in a press PABX will be the ability to move to an Ooredoo Qatar Cloud PABX will an opex-based unified communica- for “safe tech world”, working to ity also underpins our long-term statement. opex-based model, where organisa- be hosted on the Cisco BroadSoft Plat- tions system.”