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World Cup begins today Graft charges Loan terms for fabricated, says ex-FIFA official

DOHA: The former General expats may Secretary of FIFA Michel Zen- Ruffinen has described the corrup- tion allegations related to 2018 and 2022 World Cup as “fabricated” “Today, I am certain that the be tightened information I received from a European source was a fab- rication,” said Zen-Ruffinen Banks wary of sponsorship change in an exclusive interview with INSIDEWorldFootball.com, refer- DOHA: Amid reports of would undertake to repay 50 per- ring to the rumours of vote collu- impending reforms in sponsor- cent of a loan amount in the event sion in the race for the 2018 and ship law, banks here are gearing of default. The guarantor could 2022 World Cup hosting rights. up to tighten lending conditions either be a Qatari or expatriate. The former General Secretary for expatriates. Some banks have already begun of FIFA is critical of English jour- A top banker has revealed that insisting that expatriates applying nalists who misled him. banks have sought the approval for a loan furnish an undertaking of Qatar Central Bank (QCB) to from a Qatari guaranteeing repay- tighten the conditions for dis- ment. Banking sector sources told pensing personal loans to expa- Al Arab that further tightening of Mercury likely to triates in a liberalised sponsorship the lending conditions might lead and exit permit regime. to a serious fall in credit portfolios hit 49 degrees Discussions with the QCB are of the banking industry. progressing, said the banker. However, talking to the daily, DOHA: A heat wave was Banks are urging the regulator Sheikh Fahad bin Fiasal Al Thani, expected to hit the country to make it mandatory for expa- Deputy Governor of the QCB, said since last night that could prob- triate loan-seekers to provide a banks cannot take individual deci- ably take the temperature to one Qatari’s guarantee. Alternatively, sions regarding the lending condi- A general view of the Corinthians Arena in Brazil’s Sao Paulo yesterday. The inaugural World Cup match between of the highest levels recorded in expatriate loan applicants may be tions. THE PENINSULA hosts Brazil and Croatia will be played in this stadium today at 11pm Doha time. June over the past five decades. asked to provide a guarantor who Continued on page 5 Mercury could reach as high as 49 degrees Celsius at noon in the coming days, the Meteorology Department said yesterday, urging Ramadan price caution against direct exposure to the sun. The heat wave is expected curbs for 400 items Outage forces residents to check into hotels to continue over the next four days. Continued on page 5 DOHA: The government has DOHA: A sudden power outage day temperatures peaked at 51 and other diseases were in tre- emergency of utility dis- announced price controls for in Al Mamoura area of Doha degrees Celsius, Al Sharq reported mendous agony. Yesterday, elec- tributor Kahramaa (Qatar TODAY’S EDITION OF nearly 400 food and non-food early yesterday afternoon that yesterday. tricity suddenly went off in the General Electricity and Water THE PENINSULA items ahead of Ramadan and lasted hours, forced some resi- The daily said this was not the area at 2pm and supplies were Corporation), to find out the rea- INCLUDES A SPECIAL said the reduced rates will be dents to check into hotels to flee first time that electricity tripped restored five-and-a-half hours son of disrupted power supplies SUPPLEMENT ON applicable from June 22 and last extreme heat and humidity. in Al Mamoura. The area was later, at around 7.30pm. People and when it would be restored until July-end. The Ministry of The families, especially women, left without power for nearly five were unable to bear the heat and but in vain. “No one was picking Economy and Commerce said children and the elderly, were hours the previous week. humidity as the mercury levels up the phone. We kept calling in the list will be posted on its unable to bear the heat follow- People suffered, especially were showing 51 degrees C, said vain,” a resident was quoted by website (www.mec.gov.qa) soon. ing disruption in electricity women, children and the elderly the daily. the daily as saying. See also page 5 supplies for over five years as and those suffering from asthama Some people called the THE PENINSULA

EZDAN MALL THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2014 02 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME Qatari female students ICT market likely to reach outnumber males in private universities QR24.7bn by 2016: Minister DOHA: Qatari female students The female-male ratio of students DOHA: Qatar’s ICT (informa- fourth in the world in govern- capacity and speeds to set Qatar in 2003 agreed to promote the continue to outnumber their male in kindergartens during 2011-2012 tion and communication tech- ment usage of ICT in that same apart in the region and around use of ICT for the achievement of counterparts in universities and was 94 to 100. nology) market is expected to report,” she said. the world,” she said. internationally agreed develop- make up more than 50 percent The number of primary schools grow 10 percent annually and The Minister delivered a policy A high-level meeting opened ment goals and targets. of the students in private uni- was 212, of which 62 were for boys, reach QR24.7bn by 2016, the statement about Qatar’s efforts yesterday to review progress on “Today, almost everyone on versities in the country, Ministry 61 for girls and 89 mixed schools. Minister of Information and towards becoming an informa- outcomes of the previous WSIS earth lives within reach of a of Development Planning and Primary enrolments were larger Communications Technology tion society. “Qatar’s leadership sessions in Geneva in 2003 and mobile cellular network and Statistics data show. than preparatory and secondary H E Dr Hessa Sultan Al Jaber focused on the ICT sector as Tunis in 2005. Policymakers, nearly 3bn people are online; we The recently-released Qatar ones. told the World Summit on essential to transforming the including government ministers must now ensure that everyone Social Statistics 2003-2012 also During 2011-2012, there were Information Society (WSIS) in state into an information soci- and leaders from civil society, also has access to broadband indicates that Qatari female stu- 101,000 students in primary schools, Geneva. ety, fuelling social and economic academia, business and interna- connectivity. We are here to dents are more likely to complete accounting for 46 percent of enrol- “Driven by Qatar’s National good. tional organisations, will focus pave the way for the future and education unlike male students who ments in all levels of education. ICT Plan 2015 and Qatar National “We opened up the telecom- on implementation of the out- set the road map for sustainable often enter the job market after There were 10 students per teacher, Vision 2030, today Qatar ranks munications market and made comes of the summit for next development in the post-2015 high school. with an average 23 in each class. 23rd among 148 countries in the the decision to invest heavily in year’s 10-year review during the era,” said Hamadoun I Touré, During 2011-2012 academic year, The female-male ratio of students 2014 World Economic Forum’s building and securing a world- WSIS+10 that began yesterday. ITU Secretary-General. there were 17,000 university stu- was 96 to 100. The net enrolment Networked Readiness Index and class infrastructure with the “World leaders at the summit THE PENINSULA dents, accounting for 7.3 percent of rate in primary education rose to total enrolment on all educational 94 percent for females and 93.6 per- levels. The annual growth rate rose cent for males in 2012. Over the last between 2010 and 2012, reaching 12 four years, there was a significant percent. increase in the number of students In 2011-2012, Qatari female stu- enrolled in preparatory and second- HMC head nurses build on leadership skills dents made up 54.5 percent of total ary schools. The number was 77,000 female enrolments in private uni- during 2011-2012, accounting for 35 DOHA: During the past three versities while Qatari male students percent of enrolments in all levels months nearly 200 head nurses represented 55 percent of total of education. and over 40 directors of nurs- male enrolments. The number of preparatory and ing from Hamad Medical During 2011-2012, female stu- secondary schools totalled 251, Corporation (HMC) attended dents constituted 65 percent of including 73 for boys, 67 for girls a new programme to build on total students enrolled in univer- and 111 mixed schools. Gross enrol- leadership skills while foster- sities. There were 187 female stu- ment rate was 96.8 percent. ing new competencies. dents for every 100 male students The number of students at pri- The programme, which began in colleges. There were 237,000 vate and government training cen- in early February and concluded students during 2011-2012 in all tres rose to 70,000 in 2012. Qatari in mid-May, was mandatory for levels of education (kindergar- males constituted 28 percent of directors of nursing and head tens to universities). Teachers and trainees, while Qatari females rep- nurses. Developed in partner- staff reached 23,153 — 24 percent resented 25 percent. Among non- ship with US-based Partners males and 76 percent females. The Qatari trainees, 39 percent were Healthcare International, the number of schools (kindergartens males and 8 percent females. Nurse Leadership Programme to secondary) were 725, whereas In 2012, the number of trainees focused on the development of there were 14 universities. at private centres totalled 27,000, of skills that promote and support The total number of kindergar- whom 52 percent were interested in strong leadership and manage- Prof Ann Marie Cannaby, Executive Director, Corporate Nursing, HMC, speaking to participants at the event. tens was 262 of which 20 were for management training. ment in the nursing profession. boys and 18 for girls, and there were Statistics showed a fall in illit- “The programme was part of increased operational efficiency on system development, qual- philosophies and learn how to 222 mixed kindergartens during the eracy in 2012 to 3.3 percent, more a suite of ongoing professional and improved patient outcomes,” ity improvement and network incorporate them when guiding period. strikingly among the age group development opportunities at said Professor Ann Marie integration. healthcare teams. The number of children in kin- 15-24, 0.2 percent among females HMC to help nurses meet chal- Cannaby, Executive Director, Focusing on the creation and The sessions focused on two dergartens reached 41,287, of whom and 1.3 percent among males. In lenges of the evolving health- Corporate Nursing, HMC. sustainability of patient-cen- core competencies — managing 69 percent were enrolled in kinder- 2012, a greater proportion of men care environment. Nurses who The programme was deliv- tred practices, the programme self and leading others. These gartens run by foreigners. There — 72.8 percent — than women (27.2 completed the programme have ered by PHI faculty. HMC and emphasised behaviours of exem- competencies are important for were about 13 students per teacher, percent) were enrolled in adult edu- improved skills and competen- PHI entered into a partner- plary leaders and will enable all nurse leaders and align with with an average 22 in one class. cation centres. THE PENINSULA cies and are better equipped to ship in 2012 to collaborate on nurse managers to identify the HMC Code of Leadership. lead healthcare teams towards performance initiatives focused personal leadership styles and THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2014 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 03 QA first to offer non-stop flight QF sets up intellectual property office to Miami from New division to manage, evaluate, protect and commercialise IP-related agreements DOHA: Qatar Foundation the market place and its strategic Middle East Research and Development importance to QF and the entity (QF R&D) has created an from which it has come. DOHA: Qatar Airways’ maiden Intellectual Property and Dr Erik Stenehjem, Executive voyage to Miami International Technology Transfer (IPTT) Director of IP and Technology Airport (MIA) touched down Office to manage, evaluate, Transfer, QF R&D, said: yesterday, commencing serv- protect and commercialise “Intellectual property and tech- ice to the airline’s sixth US IP-related agreements at Qatar nology transfer are crucial to gateway. Foundation for Education, extensive research efforts under- The service marked QA’s 142nd Science and Community way within QF. destination worldwide from the Development. “The new office seeks to cen- central hub in Doha. The office follows the approval tralise the movement of knowl- “Miami is an essential destina- of an institution-wide IP policy by edge and discoveries to the tion in our expanding global net- QF’s Board of Directors. general public and the market- work,” said Akbar Al Baker, CEO. Each research entity within place. Typical of the best practices “Our aim is to bring the world QF will appoint an existing staff followed in managing and mar- closer together through a five-star member to act as team liaison and keting IP, the new division has unparalleled aviation experience, represent the individual body’s hired professionals with interna- and we are particularly pleased interests in decisions regarding tional experience in all aspects of that for the first time, Florida the protection of IP produced by IP management and technology is being served from the Middle staff members. transfer. East market,” he said. Liaisons of each entity will “They will work with staff of With this new route, QA is the work as part of ‘Q-Teams’ whose QF entities to collect and advise first and only airline to offer non- members will include an IP on their disclosures of inven- stop service between the Middle attorney, a specialist in assessing tions; manage the protection of East and Miami, Florida. markets for IP and an IPTT com- their inventions and arrange for Yesterday’s launch continues mercialisation manager charged additional development, if nec- a major expansion by the airline with the responsibility for the essary, to reduce them to prac- into the US. actual negotiation and licensing tice; and, market, negotiate and Qatar Foundation staff attending the workshop. Non-stop service to of QF IP. license IP to appropriate firms Philadelphia International The Q-team will provide rec- that provide an opportunity to by advancing its role in support- office’s processes and responsibili- held a foundation-wide workshop Airport began in April, and the ommendations on how or whether create value for Qatar. “Through ing an innovative and open society ties for QF IP have been incor- to allow staff members to famil- airline will commence flights to to protect the IP based on a review the new office and throughout its through the development of sus- porated into procedure manuals iarise themselves with how IP will Dallas/Fort Worth International of its ability to be awarded a pat- activities, QF seeks to promote a tainable human capacity, social, and are available to view at www. be managed at QF now and in the Airport in July. ent, its potential attractiveness in culture of excellence in the state and economic prosperity.” The qfrd.org/iptt. The office recently future. THE PENINSULA Al Baker was on board the maiden flight and led a high- level delegation, including the Director of Miami Airport, Emilio Gonzalez, the Vice-Chairman of the Greater Miami Visitors and GU-Q awarded research grants for three major projects Convention Bureau, Bruce Orosz, senior officials from the airline DOHA: Georgetown University the rate for other social sci- researchers are choosing to join The projects involve collabora- security, the training of migrant and a group of international in Qatar (GU-Q) was awarded ences proposals. “GU-Q is one of our faculty. QF’s research grants tions with top research institu- workers, and Qatar’s global lead- media travelling on the first flight. three research grants by the world’s foremost research- are a welcome accolade for GU-Q’s tions around the world and in ership in promoting interfaith The Doha-Miami route is being Qatar National Research Fund focused, student-centric univer- contribution to building a genuine Doha, including the World Bank, dialogue. Funding research like operated with a Boeing 777-200 (QNRF) during the sixth sities, and the degree we offer in research culture in Qatar.” University of Cambridge, Brunel this about important social poli- in a two-class configuration of annual QNRF Forum at Qatar Qatar is the same as in the US: The projects are ‘An University, University of Western cies and goal helps improve the 42 seats in Business and 217 in National Convention Centre. students in Doha and DC are part Experimental Evaluation of the Sydney, and Doha Centre for return on the large investments Economy. The awards add over $2.5m in of one cohort. The recognition of Returns to Skill Training of Interfaith Dialogue. Qatar has made in these areas.” The aircraft offers seatback research money to $6.2m GU-Q our work by QNRF shows that Migrant Workers in Qatar’, co-led Dr John Crist, Director of The forum, under the patron- TV screens, providing passengers has been awarded since the first our investment in establishing the by Dr Ganesh Seshan; ‘Assessing Research, GU-Q, said “We are age of Faisal Alsuwaidi, President, with the next generation interac- competition in 2007. same strong research ethos at the the Effectiveness of Interfaith grateful to QNRF for supporting QF R&D, was themed ‘Building tive on board entertainment sys- In the current competition, Qatar campus as in Washington, Initiatives’, co-led by Dr Patrick GU-Q’s research. This year’s win- on Success’ and attended by more tem and a choice of more than GU-Q’s success rate was 25 per- is paying dividends,” said GU-Q’s Laude; and ‘Safeguarding Food ning projects will expand knowl- than 400 members of Qatar’s 1,000 audio and video options. cent, higher than the overall Dean, Dr Gerd Nonneman. and Environment in Qatar’, co- edge about vital aspects of Qatar’s research community. THE PENINSULA competition average, and twice “Some of the world’s top led by Dr Zeynep Topaloglu. development plans, including food THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2014 04 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME Diesel prices, rents push up inflation

DOHA: Costlier diesel, soar- became seven percent more Food and beverages account Furniture, textiles and home ing house rents and increas- expensive compared to May for yet another major head (13.2 appliances were the category ing cost of home furnishings, 2013, show official figures percent) of a family’s monthly of items with second largest appliances and textiles pushed released yesterday. expenses. Jointly, the three annual price rise, at 5.4 percent, the rate of inflation up to 3.4 The three items are clubbed heads take away nearly three- followed by garments and foot- percent year-on-year last in the consumer price index fourths of a household’s monthly wear (3.9 percent). month. (CPI) basket and have a third earnings. Entertainment, recreation The cost of transportation (32.2 percent) of total weight. The Ministry of Development and culture also became 3.1 and communications was up 1.6 This means that households Planning and Statistics said percent more expensive year- percent in barely a month due spend a third of their income in a report for May that bar- on-year in May. The cost of to the hike in diesel prices intro- on rent, fuel and energy, while ring food prices that remained transport and communications A scene from the film. duced on May 1. another 20.5 percent on trans- stable, everything else became rose 2.6 percent. Rents, fuel and energy port and communications. expensive. THE PENINSULA Georgian film In Bloom at Katara until June 18 DOHA: Highly acclaimed In Bloom premiered at the 63rd Genomics symposium begins Georgian film In Bloom screens Berlin International Film Festival in daily at 7pm starting tonight until 2013 where it was widely heralded as June 18 at Katara Drama Theatre the birth of a new wave of Georgian Experts focus on Qatar Genome Project, personalised medicine Building 16, as part of Katara Doha cinema. Film Institute Cinema programme. It went on to win more than 15 DOHA: Qatar’s National Set in the Georgian capital of major awards, including the Heart Genome Committee is host- Tbilisi in 1992, In Bloom is a coming- of Sarajevo for Best Film at the ing the country’s first Human of-age story about two young women Sarajevo Film Festival. Genomics Symposium. who challenge societal customs to Variety magazine named the direc- The two-day event began yes- escape their turbulent family lives. tors among the 10 most promising terday to discuss human genom- The Georgian entry for 2014’s European directors to watch. ics and personalised medicine Best Foreign Language Film, the Tickets are on sale at www.doha- – a global overview of challenges film is the directorial debut of Nana filminstitute.com and at DFI Ticket and opportunities. Ekvtimishvili and Simon Grob, and Outlet in Katara Building 26. They The symposium follows the is based on Ekvtimishvili’s memories are priced at QR35 for the general announcement of the Qatar of childhood while growing up in 1992 public and QR25 for students. Genome Project at the World war-torn Georgia. THE PENINSULA Innovation Summit on Health, late last year, by H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson, Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development and Vice- Chairperson of the Supreme Council of Health (SCH). The symposium is organised by members of Qatar’s National Genome Committee and the sci- A panel discussion in progress. ence and research community. Committee members include Qatar Biobank, Qatar A spokesperson from the information and biological sam- aims to help improve the lives of Biomedical Research Institute, committee said: “The project ples from more than 1,500 mem- future generations by enabling Sidra Medical and Research will chart a road map for future bers of the local community, the medical research on the causes Centre, Hamad Medical treatment through personalised symposium will bring together of prevalent diseases, including Cooperation, Qatar Computing medicine. international experts to shed diabetes, obesity, cancer and Research Institute and Qatar “Genomics and personalised light on how these samples can cardiovascular diseases. National Research Fund. medicine is a rapidly emerging be used and managed through “With 17 per cent of Qatari The work of the committee medical discipline and the sym- the project. adults suffering from type-2 dia- is supported by Weill Cornell posium is a unique opportunity Dr Abderrahim, Qatar betes, the knowledge collected at Medical College in Qatar, Qatar to exchange latest knowledge Biobank’s Managing Director, Qatar Biobank for the project University and SCH. and best practices in genomics said, “In 2010, we established will give scientists insight into The National Genome research with local, regional and Qatar Biobank, the largest pop- the causes, enabling prevention Committee is tasked with the international experts.” ulation-based health initiative of the diseases and personalised role of driving and advising the With Qatar Biobank set ever undertaken in Qatar and treatments compatible with an development of the Genome for public launch later this the surrounding region. individual’s genomic coding,” he Project. year, having collected health “The long-term initiative added. 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‘One Thousand and One Nights’ ballet from June 16 DOHA: ‘One Thousand and One ruled a country in the Far East and embarrassment and Shahrayar’s bitter heart Nights,’ a ballet in two acts, will loved his wife Noreda very much. resentment, Shahrayar begins to feel love for his be staged at Katara Opera House But after returning from a hunting decides to kill all girls in wife, though he refrains from June 16 to June 23. trip, he finds his wife in the arms of the country, marrying a from expressing it. He gets Based on an anthology of folktales one of his servants and in rage kills new girl every night only lost in a battle between in Arabic collected during the Islamic her. to have her decapitated love and hatred, good and Golden Age, the ballet tells the story Her death, however, does not the next morning. The revenge, but finds comfort of a young sultan, Shahrayar, who ease his bitterness. Fuelled by pleas and prayers of the every night in the stories victims go in vain as the of Scheherazade that are rage of Shahrayar keeps full of wisdom. growing until he meets The play ends showing Scheherazade. the sultan spending 1,001 A very beautiful and nights in a beautiful, magi- wise woman, Scheherazade, cal place full of tales that knowing what awaits her he knew nothing about. at dawn, devises a plan to He begins to believe in avoid her death. love again and on the last She starts narrating a night he opens his heart to story every night to the Scheherazade and pardons sultan, only stopping at her death. a captivating point at Show starts at 8pm. dawn. Her stories enchant Tickets are available in Shahrayar and he keeps Virgin Megastores at postponing her execution. Villaggio and Landmark In the second act, Mall. THE PENINSULA

A scene from the ballet. THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2014 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 05 Prices fixed for 400 Ramadan items Qatar Railways Company DOHA: The government The lists of items will also be put Syrian and Jordanian sheep (to be has announced price con- up at major outlets and issued to slaughtered at Widam abattoir) from trols for nearly 400 food local newspapers. Like the previ- June 25 at discounted rates. Syrian and non-food items ahead ous years, the items include chicken, sheep will be sold for QR950 apiece to have more powers of Ramadan and said wheat flour, frozen vegetables, canned and Jordanian sheep for QR800. the reduced rates will be food, sugar, edible oil and rice, among The ministry has entered into an applicable from June 22 others. agreement with Widam (Qatar Meat Cabinet takes measures to issue draft law until July-end. Non-food items include detergents and Livestock Company) to import The list has so far not and soaps, tissue papers and packag- 27,000 Arab-origin sheep during DOHA: The Prime Minister and the project, issuance of licences bonus for the chairman and mem- been provided to the ing materials. Ramadan. The two initiatives aim to Interior Minister H E Sheikh for works, project areas of protec- bers of the steering committee of media but the Ministry of The ministry said in a statement protect consumers from any unjusti- Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa tion, determining requirements e-Government and the national Economy and Commerce that this year it will also make avail- fied increases in prices. Al Thani chaired the weekly of granting and renewal, tak- committee on information security. said it will post the list on able to Qataris, during Ramadan, THE PENINSULA Cabinet session at the Emiri ing legal procedures, supervising The steering committee at its website (www.mec.gov. Diwan yesterday. and controlling them and issuing the Ministry of Information and qa) soon. The Deputy Prime Minister regulations in coordination with Communication Technology will The fasting month is and Minister of State for Cabinet authorities. follow up on implementation of expected to begin from Affairs H E Ahmed bin Abdullah The Cabinet approved its draft the e-Government’s strategy and June 28 and last until July bin Zaid Al Mahmoud said the decision extending exemption of coordinate with concerned entities. 27. All outlets will have to meeting took measures to issue a Ras Girtas Power Company from The national committee is follow the list of the 400 draft law excepting the Railway income tax. It also approved a responsible for developing a strat- items or face the music. Network Project from the appli- draft decision of the Minister of egy for implementation of policies The discounted prices cation of the provisions of the Law Economy and Commerce setting and information security standards will be applicable to all No 4 of 1985 on the organisation of maximum prices of some goods for in state institutions, and super- outlets, big or small. buildings after being briefed on the Ramadan. vising the security of information The ministry has added recommendation of the Advisory The meeting endorsed the technology infrastructure. 80 more items to the Council on the draft law. addition of a representative of The Cabinet discussed a letter Ramadan price freeze list Qatar Railways Company (Qatar the Ministry of Youth and Sports from the Minister of Justice on the this year. The number Rail) will have powers granted to to the permanent committee ministry’s views about a draft law of items covered last the Ministry of Municipality and on drugs and intoxicants, and to amend provisions of attorney Ramadan was 320 and the Urban Planning under Law No the national committee on traf- law No 23 of 2006 and took deci- price reduced worked out 4 of 1985, in relation to works of fic safety. It approved a monthly sion. QNA to some 10 percent.

Some ‘banks taking Hotter days ahead: Official

Continued from page 1 precautionary measures’ This is the second time in the seen a similar rise in temperature past 52 years Doha would experi- in June, 2010. If the temperature Continued from page 1 “Each bank can have its ence such hot weather in June, the crosses 49 degrees, it can be con- He said the Central Bank own policies of risk manage- first being in 2010, when the tem- sidered unusual,” he said. will come out with a clari- ment, but this should not be perature touched 49 degrees, said Temperature is expected to fall fication regarding the local contradicted with the policy the department. after the current heat wave but the banks’ concerns in a couple of the Central Bank and its Over the next four days, peak weather would be dusty in the fol- of days. policy guidelines”, Sheikh time temperature could reach 45 lowing days. Sheikh Fahad added that Fahad said. to 49 degrees across the country Extension of the low pressure some banks were taking Abdulla Saleh Al Raisi, and it is expected to be in the 30s would lead to strong northwest- ‘precautionary’ measures CEO, Commercial Bank of during the evening. “The increase erly winds over the Gulf coast. This in terms of lending to their Qatar, told the daily that in temperature is considered nor- weather condition is locally known expatriate customers in view local banks had indeed taken mal during this time of summer as ‘Bawarh’. Strong dust winds of reports of possible changes up the issue of lending to and is due to the deepening of the are expected inshore and offshore, in the existing sponsorship expatriates with the QCB. low pressure associated with Indian causing high seas. This would also and exit permit rules. The suggestions put for- monsoon over the Gulf coast,” said lead to a decrease in horizontal vis- But it is too early for ward by the banking sector a statement. ibility, especially in the open areas banks to change their poli- also include the need to put A senior official said the expected and highways. cies, as the possible reform a cap on the maximum loan highest temperature of 49 degrees The department has called of sponsorship and exit per- period for expatriates based could be experienced anytime over on the public to take necessary mit rules were still under on their work contract. the next four days. “We cannot say precautions. process. THE PENINSULA when it would happen. Doha had THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2014 06 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MIDDLE EAST Iraq rebels seize four cities Assault on Samarra repulsed; half a million people on the move after gunmen pillage army bases and banks IBRIL: Iraq is facing its grav- ISIS – Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant est test since the US-led invasion more than a decade ago, after DEIR AL ZAWR NINEVEH Governed by its army capitulated to Islamist TURKEY PROVINCE PROVINCE Kurdistan insurgents who have seized four regional cities and pillaged military bases government and banks, in a lightning cam- KIRKUK paign which seems poised to Mosul PROVINCE RAQQA fuel a cross-border insurgency PROVINCE Kirkuk endangering the entire region. Raqqa Rashad Militants seized the Iraqi city Deir al Zawr Sulayman Beg of Tikrit yesterday but their LEBANON Baiji Tikrit assault on Samarra was repulsed SYRIA SALAHEDIN as a lightning jihadist offensive Damascus Ramadi PROVINCE ANBAR launched in Mosul swept closer PROVINCE Fallujah Baghdad to Baghdad. IRAN The extent of the Iraqi army’s JORDAN IRAQ defeat at the hands of militants from ISIL became clear when SAUDI officials in Baghdad conceded ARABIA that insurgents had stripped the ISIS presence main army base in the northern Cities under 100km city of Mosul of weapons, released ISIS control 60 miles hundreds of prisoners from the Recent fighting city’s jails and may have seized up Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi KUWAIT to $480m in banknotes from the city’s banks. Iraqi families fleeing violence in the northern Nineveh province gather at a Kurdish checkpoint in Aski kalak, 40km ISIS*: Jihadist 2012: AQI launches Breaking group with 3,000 to 5,000 fighters, Walls campaign with over 560 bomb Iraqi officials told the Guardian West of Arbil, in the autonomous Kurdistan region. including hundreds of foreigners attacks and release of more than that two divisions of Iraqi soldiers 500 inmates from Abu Ghraib prison — roughly 30,000 men — simply half a million people to flee their Tikrit —hometown of executed a strategic disaster that would Origin: Formed in early years of Apr 2013: Al-Baghdadi announces turned and ran in the face of the homes. The speed with which ISIL dictator Saddam Hussein — was imperil Iraq’s borders. Iraq War under name Al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI). Known for decapitation merger with Syrian jihadist rebel assault by an insurgent force of and its allies have advanced has the second provincial capital to In a day of extraordinary videos released on internet group, al-Nusra Front, to create ISIS. just 800 fighters. ISIL extremists sent alarm bells ringing not only in fall. “All of Tikrit is in the hands developments, ISIL gunmen Merger rejected by al-Nusra roamed freely yesterday through Baghdad but in Western capitals. of the militants,” a police colonel also encircled the city of Deir El 2004: Leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi pledges allegiance to 2013-14: ISIS takes control of the streets of Mosul, openly sur- In a statement on Twitter, ISIL said of the Salaheddin provincial Zour across the border in Syria, prised at the ease with which they vowed that it would “not stop this capital, which lies roughly half kidnapped 80 Turkish citizens Osama bin Laden. Al-Zarqawi is killed by U.S. forces in 2006 provinces, beheading rival jihadists took Iraq’s second largest city after series of blessed invasions” that way between Baghdad and Mosul. in two mass abductions, made Jan 2014: ISIS takes control of three days of sporadic fighting. has seen the fall of the whole of Senior government officials in advances in two other provinces 2006-10: Fallujah and Ramadi Militants have captured a large Nineveh province in the north and Baghdad were shocked, accusing and claimed to have successfully capability reduced after U.S. troop surge. U.S. and Iraqi forces capture Feb: swathe of northern and north- swathes of Kirkuk and Saleheddin the army of betrayal and claim- smuggled a huge weapons haul to leader Ayman al-Zawahiri central Iraq, prompting as over provinces further south. ing the sacking of the city was eastern Syria’s Hassaka province. or kill 34 top AQI leaders Jun 10: ISIS captures city of Mosul In Tikrit. they quickly set up 2011: Following departure of U.S. checkpoints, sacked government troops, AQI begins bombing campaign. Jun 11: buildings and filled trucks with U.S. places $10 million bounty on largest oil refinery – falls to ISIS. leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Fighting spreads to Tikrit weapons and cash, some of which Turkey warns of retaliation if *Final “S” in ISIS stems from Arabic word “al-Sham” which refers to Levant were quickly dispatched to Syria. Sources: Al Monitor, Institute for the Study of War Picture: Associated Press © GRAPHIC NEWS Militants also destroyed a police station in Baiji, site of than normal cooperation. of “negligence” and “betrayal”. “I militants harm 80 hostages Iraq’s largest refinery. Local offi- For a second day, the road know the reasons why the army cials said the insurgents withdrew between Mosul and Kirkuk was collapsed,” Maliki said. “But now is ANKARA: Turkey warned yesterday that it “This should not be misunderstood. Any harm yesterday after local tribal leaders choked with cars full of families not the time to point the blame to would retaliate if any of its 80 nationals, includ- to our citizens and staff would be met with the persuaded them not to seize the who described chaos in the city as whoever ordered the army to fall ing special forces soldiers, diplomats and children, harshest retaliation,” he told reporters in comments refinery and power stations. troops beat an undignified retreat. back. Even if it’s a ploy, the generals seized by an Al Qaeda splinter group during a broadcast on Turkish television. At least half a million residents of Abu Abdulla, a 55-year-old who who are responsible must be held lightning advance in northern Iraq were harmed. Those seized at the consulate-general had been northern Iraq are reported to be on had just arrived in Irbil, said: accountable. A conspiracy has led Ambassadors of the Nato defence alliance held an taken by the militants to another part of the city, the move, with most attempting to “Suddenly the army withdrew and ISIL to occupy Mosul. Whoever is emergency meeting in Brussels at Turkey’s request. the foreign ministry said. “Certain militant groups flee to the Kurdish far north where there was no army nor police, just responsible will not get away with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan held talks in Mosul have been directly contacted to ensure the border officials were overwhelmed the militants; we don’t know where that they did.” with President Abdullah Gul, his intelligence chief safety of diplomatic staff,” a Turkish government and expecting refugee numbers to they are from; they are masked.” Most of the weapons seized and the chief of general staff and talked to US Vice source said, adding that the Turkish authorities had increase sharply in coming days. ISIL released footage of large by ISIL were taken from the Al President Joe Biden about the developments. confirmed that the hostages were unharmed. The The UN said it was scrambling to numbers of weapons and armoured Qayara base in Mosul, the fourth ISIL insurgents seized 49 people from the truck drivers, who were abducted by ISIL militants deal with the crisis. As security military vehicles being received by largest in the country, after two Turkish consulate in the city of Mosul early yester- while they were delivering diesel, were being held unravelled in the country’s north members in eastern Syria, con- divisions of the Iraqi army fled day, including the consul-general, family members at a power plant in the Gyarah region of Mosul and and centre, Shia Islamic leader firming fears that the looted weap- the city en masse on Tuesday. The and Turkish special forces. efforts to ensure their release were also underway. Muqtada Al Sadr threatened to ons would fuel the insurgency on haul included armoured humvees, The rapid advance of ISIL poses an additional Davutoglu said he had called for the evacuation of reform the Mahdi army. both sides of an increasingly irrel- rockets, tonnes of ammunition and threat to Turkey, which is already dealing with the the consulate in Mosul several days ago but that the Foreign Minister Hoshyar evant border. Sources in the Syrian assault weapons. Evidence of the group’s seizure of patches of territory just over its situation on the ground had been too dangerous for Zebari urged Kurdish and cen- city of Hassaka confirmed to the large-scale desertion remained southern border in Syria. “Right now we’re engaged that to take place. He said on his Twitter account tral government leaders to set Guardian that large convoys of littered across the streets of the in calm crisis management, considering our citi- late on Tuesday, after the truck drivers were taken, aside their differences to deal trucks carrying weapons arrived central city, with flak jackets, cam- zens’ security,” Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu that the necessary measures had been taken for the with the “mortal threat” facing on Tuesday and were met by a sen- ouflage uniforms and ammunition said in New York after cancelling meetings at the safety of the Turkish consulate in Mosul. the country. Kurdish authorities ior Isis figure, Omar Al Chechani. clips being held up by insurgents as UN to return to Turkey. REUTERS were letting nearly all new arriv- Prime Minister Nouri Al Maliki they celebrated their victory. als enter in an early sign of closer accused some senior military figures THE GUARDIAN/AFP

Algeria oppn warns of ‘state collapse’ if no change

ALGIERS: A coalition of Algerian opposition parties has vowed to pursue its struggle for “real” regime change, warn- ing yesterday that the existing political impasse will cause the state to collapse. The coalition of three Islamist parties and two others, includ- ing the fiercely secular Rally for Culture and Democracy, made its pledge at a meeting attended by other opposition groupings and former prime ministers. It comes less than two months after the re-election of 77-year-old President Abdelaziz Protesters burn tyres during a demonstration against Yemen’s fuel shortages in Sana’a yesterday. Bouteflika, whose poor health forced him to vote in a wheel- chair and has caused many to Yemen president reshuffles cabinet question whether he will see out his fourth term in office. SANA’A: Yemeni President cars with fuel. Hundreds of pro- tribesmen with grievances The coalition, which boycotted Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi testers gathered outside Hadi’s against the government. The the election, vowed “to continue replaced several top ministers house in the capital before the attacks have deprived the state its struggle for a real change, one yesterday amid rising popular decree reforming the govern- of revenue to buy fuel products, that will establish the sovereignty discontent driven in part by ment, angry at a city-wide power increasing the cost of food in the of the people as well as their free- power cuts and high prices. cut about to enter its third day. country. Sanaa’s two million resi- dom to choose their leaders.” The changes announced “Leave us, leave us, down with dents have been forced to light The parties said their by state news agency Saba the corrupt leader!” residents their homes with candles or pri- announcement came after included new finance, oil, elec- chanted in front of Hadi’s house. vate generators, fuel for which is “observing the (political) crisis tricity and foreign ministers, “This failure by the govern- increasingly expensive. and the certainty that the coun- among others. ment has turned our lives into Hadi appointed Yemen’s UN try’s current impasse will lead to The reshuffle was unlikely hell: No electricity, no petrol Ambassador Jamal Abdullah the collapse of the state.” to immediately assuage anger or water. They have to leave Al Sallal to the post of for- They urged Algeria’s leader- in Yemen’s 25 million popula- us right away,” said protester eign minister. Hadi also named ship “not to miss the historic tion — 40 percent living on less Mohamed Sharaf. Mohammed Zamam finance opportunity... to respond posi- than $2 per day — who have The blackouts in the capital minister and Ahmed Abdul tively” to their call for a demo- struggled with weeks of power is widely blamed on the sabo- Qader Shayyeh oil minister. cratic transition. AFP cuts and long queues to fill their tage of oil pipelines by armed REUTERS THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2014 MIDDLE EAST www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 07 PLO for action Egypt activist Abdel Fattah jailed for 15 years CAIRO: An Egyptian court Fattah himself said in May. Since jailed prominent activist Alaa Sisi ousted Islamist president Abdel Fattah, a symbol of Mohamed Mursi last July, the the 2011 revolt against Hosni authorities have waged a harsh against Israel Mubarak, for 15 years yesterday crackdown on Mursi’s supporters for assaulting a policeman dur- as well as the secular opposition. ing an illegal protest. Seif said “the real objective of On bail since March, he and such rulings... is to prevent those two co-defendants were arrested criticising the regime from run- over detainees immediately after the ruling as ning in the (upcoming) parlia- they waited to be allowed to enter mentary elections.” the makeshift court at a Cairo The verdict triggered immedi- 400 prisoners join hunger strike police academy. ate reactions on social networks. The court handed down simi- “Does anyone believe Egypt is on RAMALLAH: The world must Israel pending Israel’s fulfilment lar sentences to 24 co-defendants, the right track? How many indi- take immediate action against of all its obligations,” he wrote in none of whom were in court, after cations of the opposite do you Israel over its detention without English. convicting them on charges rang- need,” asked one tweet. charge of 130 Palestinian pris- A copy was also sent to all the ing from participating in an illegal Abdel Fattah and the others oners on a long-term hunger five permanent members of the UN protest to rioting, blocking roads Prominent activist Alaa Abdel Fattah stands outside the police academy in were accused of stealing a walkie- strike, the Palestinian leader- Security Council members and to and assaulting policemen, judicial Cairo’s Tora prison after he was denied entrance to attend his trial yesterday. talkie from a policeman during ship said yesterday. its 10 non-permanent members — sources said. a November protest organised In a letter addressed to the 28 with the exception of Australia. They were also fined 100,000 their case,” Seif said. “Alaa was The sentencing comes just to denounce increased powers European Union member states, There are currently around 200 Egyptian pounds each ($13,948). not allowed to enter the court,” he days after the swearing in of given to the military in a new as well as the governments of Palestinians being held in admin- Because the verdict was pronounced said, denouncing what he said was President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, draft constitution. The protest Brazil, South Africa and India, the istrative detention out of an overall in absentia, Abdel Fattah will be a hasty ruling issued after just a who has vowed to return Egypt was deemed illegal under a new Palestine Liberation Organisation 5,000 being held by Israel. Israel granted a retrial, said his father few hearings. to stability rather than pursue law that banned all but police- demanded their “immediate inter- Prisons Service spokeswoman Ahmed Seif, who is also his lawyer. “We had not yet watched any of democratic freedoms. “Sisi’s presi- sanctioned demonstrations, and vention” to hold Israel responsible Sivan Weizman said the current “According to Egyptian law, the the video evidence” in the case, he dency will not return (Egypt) to which has since been used to send for the health of the prisoners. hunger strike was the longest-ever ruling is in absentia because the said, “nor had the prosecution and the Mubarak era; it will be worse dozens of activists to jail. Signed by chief negotiator staged by Palestinians detainees, defence lawyers had not presented defence presented their cases.” than the Mubarak regime,” Abdel AFP Saeb Erakat, the letter said more saying a total of 250 inmates were than 400 prisoners had joined the refusing food. Of that number, 75 strike, of whom approximately 130 were being treated in hospital. had been refusing food for more The Israeli chapter of than six weeks. Most are admin- Physicians for Human Rights- West changing position istrative detainees who are being Israel accused the health ministry held without charge for indefi- of actively blocking independent nitely renewable six-month peri- doctors from visiting hunger on Syria war: Assad ods in a procedure dating back to strikers in hospital. According the British Mandate (1920-1948). to a new ministry directive, pris- BEIRUT: Western countries that back the revolt in Syria “We call on you to call on Israel oners can only get access to an have started to shift position on the conflict because of the to annul the policy of administra- independent physician if they danger posed to them by jihadists, according to President tive detention and to condition first sign a power of attorney and Bashar Al Assad. deepening your bilateral ties with waiver form. AFP “The United States and the West have started to send signs of change. Terrorism is now on their soil,” said Assad, according to remarks published in a Lebanese newspaper that backs the Damascus regime. Leaders of the Group of Seven industrialised nations have said they will tighten their defences against the risk of terror attacks by jihadists returning from Syria. And Assad said “current and former US officials are trying to get in touch with us, but they do not dare to because of the powerful lobbies that are pressuring them”. Syria’s war began as a peaceful movement demanding political change, but later morphed into an armed rebellion attracting foreign jihadists after the Assad regime unleashed a massive crackdown against dissent. The war has killed more than 162,000 people and forced nearly half the population to flee their homes. Al Akhbar also quoted Assad as saying he rejects negotiations with the exiled, main opposition National Coalition. The regime and the coalition held talks in Switzerland earlier this year, but they yielded no concrete results. The Assad regime maintains that the war will only end with A man displays New Israeli Shekels (NIS) bills after he took his salary from internal dialogue, while opponents say it is impossible to organ- a bank in Gaza City yesterday. Palestinian police in Gaza Strip allowed ise genuine political dissent in a country ruled with an iron fist banks to open after being closed for six days following scuffles with civil for nearly half a century. “What will dialogue with the exiled opposition lead to? Nothing, because it has no impact,” the paper servants of Hamas over unpaid salaries. quoted the president as saying. AFP

Court extends detention of Kuwait govt disputes graft claims Jazeera scribe KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait’s government yesterday Finance Minister Anas Al Saleh said the docu- disputed allegations by the opposition that tens of ments were no more than tables of figures which for 45 days billions of dollars were stolen from public funds could not be properly investigated as they lacked by former senior officials, saying documents sup- crucial details. “The documents show huge amounts CAIRO: An Egyptian porting the claims are fake. but are without sources or dates. The central bank court extended for a fur- Prominent opposition leader Mussallam Al Barrak governor agreed to this assessment,” Saleh told MPs. ther 45 days yesterday told a huge rally in Kuwait City on Tuesday that Parliament Speaker Marzouk Al Ghanem too alleged the detention of an Al former senior officials stole around $50bn from pub- that the documents were fake. Jazeera journalist who lic funds over the past seven years. He provided At the rally, the first in over a year, the opposi- has been on hunger strike foreign bank accounts and documents showing tion claimed the funds were smuggled to accounts in for nearly five months, transfers that he said backed up his allegations. foreign banks including one in Israel — with which judicial sources said. Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al Sabah Kuwait has no diplomatic or commercial ties. It also Abdullah Elshamy, who yesterday told parliament, which demanded a debate urged the government to hire an international com- works for the main Arabic on the issue, that Barrak’s claims were unsubstanti- pany to trace the funds. Justice Minister Sheikh channel of the Qatar-based ated. “I received the documents yesterday. They were Mohammad Abdullah Al Sabah said the govern- network, was arrested on simple white sheets containing tables (of figures) and ment would file a lawsuit against Barrak for making August 14 when police they do not qualify even to be examined,” he said. allegations without evidence. AFP dispersed supporters of ousted president Mohamed Mursi in Cairo. Elshamy, who has yet to face trial, has been on hun- ger strike since January 21 to protest his detention, according to his family. The authorities have been incensed by Al Jazeera’s coverage of their crackdown on Mursi sup- porters, in which more than 1,400 have been killed in street clashes and at least 15,000 jailed. Elshamy’s family told AFP in May that he had shed 40kg since he began the hunger strike. Three other Al Jazeera journalists with the net- work’s English-language channel are held in Egypt and on trial for defamation and supporting Mursi’s Brotherhood. The trial of Australian Peter Greste, Egyptian- Canadian Mohamed Fadel Fahmy, Baher Mohamed and 17 other co-defendants has sparked an interna- tional outcry. On June 5, prosecutors demanded the “maximum” penalty for all 20 defend- ants in this trial. AFP THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2014 08 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com

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UR worst fears are coming true. The seizure of Mosul first and Tikrit later by Sunni rebels in Iraq represents a devastating blow to the sovereignty Oof the country. It has shattered any hope that President Nouri Al Maliki would succeed in holding ground Crisis not just Maliki’s fault and recover lost balance, and it’s a victory for sectarianism in a region which is reeling under Sunni-Shia divisions. BY SIMON TISDALL In developments that stunned the world, insurgents who Despite losing de facto control of than combat Sunni insurgents, leaving have been fighting the Maliki government overran the city of Anbar and a subsequent loss of votes in US and Kurdish forces to fight to keep Tikrit, known as Saddam’s home town, and closed in on the OURI Al Maliki, Iraq’s tough- the elections, Maliki has spent recent control of the city. biggest oil refinery in the country. The fall of Mosul, Iraq’s guy prime minister, bears weeks trying to stitch together a coali- But this latest collapse reflects badly much responsibility for the tion government to keep him in power on the Obama administration, which second biggest city, is a blow to Maliki’s attempts to defeat Nsecurity collapse in Mosul for a third consecutive term. Isis spent signed a series of security pacts, includ- the militants, who have seized territory in Iraq over the past and surrounding areas in the face of the time expanding and strengthening ing a strategic framework agreement, year following the withdrawal of US forces. The fall of Tikrit this week’s hard-driving Islamist mili- its position in neighbouring Nineveh with the Maliki government when US compounds his woes, and militants were reported saying that tary offensive. But others must take province, of which Mosul is the capital. troops finally left in 2011. The idea (in a even they were surprised at their success, and the ease with their share of the blame, including the Thus the Isis takeover of the city and worrying echo of Afghanistan) was that Obama administration, which appears surrounding towns and villages was Washington would help Baghdad to build which Maliki’s forces were defeated. once again to be asleep at the wheel. sudden but hardly a surprise, according an effective, well-trained national army. The fall of these cities shows that Iraq is sliding into a The antagonistic attitude of Maliki’s to regional analysts. It had been in the Since then, however, the US has been civil war and could even lead to the splintering of the state. Shia Muslim-led government towards making for months. busy turning oil-rich Iraq into a lucra- Even if the militants consolidate and expand the gains, they the Sunni minority in central and east- Despite Maliki’s claims, Isis is sepa- tive market for American arms sales will not be able to rule the country as the Maliki government ern Iraq lies at the heart of the current rate from and to some extent a rival to while doing nothing much, in practi- is expected to fight back and recover the lost ground. A crisis. Sunnis in Anbar province, which Al Qaida, whose affiliates it has clashed cal terms, about the looming Islamist includes the flashpoint cities of Falluja with in Syria. Veteran commentator threat. These advanced weapons were full-scale sectarian war is likely with Shias, who are the and Ramadi, have long complained the Patrick Cockburn said: “Isis has taken intended to bolster government forces. majority in the country, expected to rally behind the Maliki government in Baghdad ignores their over from Al Qaida as the most power- Now some of them could soon fall into government. interests and concerns. ful and effective extreme jihadi group in the hands of the Islamists. It’s an undisputed fact that Following an upsurge in sectarian, the world. It now controls or can operate “Our shipments have included deliv- Prime Minister Nouri Al Maliki inter-communal violence that gathered with impunity in a great stretch of terri- ery of 300 Hellfire missiles, millions of is responsible for the current pace through tory in western Iraq and eastern Syria, rounds of small arms fire, thousands of The blame for 2013, when the making it militarily the most successful rounds of tank ammunition, helicopter- the current chaos. He has proven himself as a UN says more jihadi movement ever.” fired rockets, machine guns, grenades, short-sighted leader by refusing to than 8,800 peo- Maliki’s divisive politics have made sniper rifles, M16 and M4 rifles to the misfortunes take all sides with him, especially ple died, Maliki a big contribution to this outcome. Iraqi security agencies,” the White the Sunnis who felt isolated and The fact Islamist ordered an army Following the 2011 Sunni uprising in House said this week. In January, of Iraq should ignored under his rule. He has extremists have offensive in Anbar Syria, “peaceful demonstrations [by Congress gave a green light to the sale on 23 December Iraqi Sunnis] from the end of 2012 of 24 Apache attack helicopters in a deal been ruling more as a Shia leader be laid at the seized control of (using units from won few concessions, with Iraq’s Shia- valued at $6.2bn (£3.7bn). by promoting his Shia base. The the Shia south). dominated government convinced that This US policy of arming the locals door of Prime feeling of alienation among Sunnis much of Iraq’s He claimed all the protesters wanted not reform but a is now looking dangerously inept, to say exacerbated after the 2010 election those backing revolution returning their community the least. A recent offer by Iran, an ally Minister Nouri in which they participated in huge second biggest the Sunni protest to power. The six million Iraqi Sunni of Iraq’s government in the region-wide numbers only to find that the movement were, became more alienated and sympathetic Shia-Sunni standoff, to help Maliki com- Al Maliki. city reflects badly in effect, part of towards armed action by Isis,” Cockburn bat extremismhighlighted the extent to government that was formed later on Obama’s Al Qaida. said. which outside forces have taken advan- didn’t have their participation in a The prime min- The chaotic flight of Iraqi security tage of the growing security vacuum in real sense. administration. ister apparently forces as the militants closed in on the Iraq and Syria. Tehran’s involvement is The Sunni insurgency could have been avoided if Maliki hoped to assert centre of Mosul has raised understanda- galling for Washington, which fought (in had followed a policy of inclusiveness and engaged with the his authority ble concerns about the government’s grip theory at least) for eight years to create Sunni neighbours of Iraq, who felt that the prime minister before the general elections in April. on other parts of the country. Predictions a unified, pro-western democracy in Iraq But his heavy-handed tactics only served by opponents of the American-led Iraq despite subversive Iranian meddling. was moving exclusively in the Iranian sphere of influence. tounite more moderate tribal leaders – invasion in 2003 that Iraq could end up But Obama has made it clear, most The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, an offshoot of Al who famously backed the US military being split three ways between its Shia, recently in his West Point speech, that Qaeda which is spearheading the current insurgency, enjoys “surge” in Anbar in 2007 – with the Sunni and Kurdish areas now look closer he is against sending troops back to good support in the Sunni-dominated areas. The swift Islamist hardliners. than ever to being realised. combat theatres in the Middle East, collapse of the security forces indicates that they were weak, “Most tribes issued calls to arms and This is not the first time security in or anywhere else for that matter – a demanded the withdrawal of all fed- Mosul has imploded. During the occu- position enthusiastically applauded in despite their huge numbers. eral armed forces from the province. pation that followed Saddam Hussein’s Tehran. The bottom-line message from In the coming days or perhaps weeks, Iraq might face a Heavy fighting soon followed, the army overthrow, the US military described Washington to the hapless Maliki, as to humanitarian crisis of the magnitude Syria has gone through. withdrew personnel from all cities, and the city as the last stronghold of Al Syria’s pro-western opposition groups, is Fighting will intensify as the Maliki government will attempt convoys of heavily-armed Isis (Islamic Qaida and a focal point for foreign that when push comes to shove, as it did to recapture the cities. And if his forces use heavy arms in State of Iraq and the Levant) militants fighters coming to wage jihad against this week, you are on your own. the operation, it will lead to huge civilian casualties, further streamed into Ramadi and Falluja,” said western forces. In 2004,thousands of THE GUARDIAN Brookings analyst Charles Lister. police officers fled their posts rather worsening the crisis. 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ESS than two weeks after India’s the existing friendship and exploring and India, with a combined popula- The two countries are also expected new government took office in further cooperation between China and tion that accounts for nearly 40 per- to grasp the opportunity of celebrat- New Delhi, China sent Foreign India, and both countries have pledged cent of the world’s total, much is to ing the 60th anniversary of the dec- LMinister Wang Yi as a special to maintain the momentum of high-level be expected from their pragmatic laration of the Five Principles of I know the envoy to India where he engaged in visits. President Xi Jinping is expected cooperation. Peaceful Co-existence and the Year of “productive and substantive” talks with to visit India later this year, to strengthen The complementary nature of the Friendly Exchanges to deepen bilateral reasons why the Indian officials. strategic coordination on their relations two economies provides great poten- exchanges. army collapsed. In fact, the past year has witnessed and work out strategic plans in order tial for China and India, one being a Therefore, with such good momen- the most frequent high-level exchanges to give guidelines to the development global manufacturer and the other a tum in their bilateral relations, China and A conspiracy has between China and India in nearly 60 of bilateral relations. major service provider, to jointly boost India can put aside their differences on led ISIL to occupy years. This is because they both know “Being ancient Eastern civilizations cooperation in bilateral trade, invest- such thorny issues as their border dis- that mutual benefits and common at similar development stages, China ment, financial services, and new and pute to make sure they will not hinder Mosul. Whoever is development can only be achieved and India are both pursuing the great high technologies. the partnership and friendship between through building a strategic coopera- dream of national renewal, dreams that Besides, as members of BRICS - the two countries, which will be condu- responsible will not tive partnership, instead of rivalry, said are interconnected and mutually com- the grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, cive to regional and world peace and get away with that a Xinhua News Agency commentary. patible,” Wang said. China and South Africa - they coordi- stability. Nouri Al Maliki Wang’s trip was aimed at cementing Based on such similarity, for China nate closely on global issues. China Daily they did. Iraqi Prime Minister THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2014 VIEWS / QATAR PERSPECTIVE www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 09 Media reports against Qatar 2022 questionable BY MANUEL VAZQUEZ From ancient Greece to the present It is at least remarkable that no other the stories talk about a man who was — catches my eye, as it would catch any- IÑIRRARTU day, including Nazi Germany and many articles have appeared anywhere in the never part of the “Organising Committee” one’s on reading that the alleged “Qatari friendlier places, the organisation of big world, as if the British press had privi- of the 2022 Qatar Cup, purporting that lobbyist” had expressed his intention of READ in Sunday’s edition of the sporting events has been a tool used to leged access to sources that chose them he convinced people who held no vote to running for the presidency of the body Times an article on a formal inves- control social humour, plus a great show- as innocent spokesmen. induce actual voters through lobbying ... just before being thrown out for life by tigation against a person accused case for the host countries. The second is that these stories refer such as picking up the tab at a restaurant! its authorities using similar arguments Iof influencing people with no voting And, in modern times, the opposition to a vote in which the nations chosen to I wonder what is it that surprises to those posted on Sunday, unfolding in a power within the Fifa and others who and enemies of these countries have also host the World Cup have been Russia and the incisive British press at this point? dark and confusing array. did cast a ballot for them to vote for no used them to criticise the powers that be. Qatar, and, so far, not a single reference Haven’t they heard of lobbying in the UK? Probably this kind of “Fifaleaks” will other potential host countries as official However, in this particular case, far has been made of Russia while there is, Are there no lobbyists close to the House not end here, and the contents of the venues for the 2018 and 2022 football from generating certainties, this nteenth yes, at least a striking overabundance of of Commons or do they believe their read- “cache” of the “personal computer” World Cup other than Russia and Qatar, article on the same subject and the references to a little, rich Arab country. ers are fools? found per chance hours before the start respectively. careful “in crescendo” with which they No one in his right mind can believe Finally, often throughout its history, of the World Cup in Brazil still holds more I link this story to a long roster of have been presented, make me harbour that a serious reporter will only be deal- the Fifa has gone through stages of obscu- “emails” than anyone can send today. vague news items is appearing in the doubts. ing with the weaker of the two countries rantism, and many of them have taken Usually personal computers save more British press on the subject. The UK lost The first is the fact that an investi- voted at the same time and by the same place just before an election within the than just one email, so we’ll surely have the race to host the event and it is well gation on the vote of an international people, without casting even a light pall body; and this almost savage infighting more news on the subject. known that it wanted to host the World organisation be carried out by just one of suspicion over the other country, i.e. has always influenced all the media it pos- However, all this mess seems to have Cup once again, upholding the old idea nation — without any additional interest Russia. sibly could. unclear origins and developments, and so that the event constituted what, prior to shown by third parties. All stories I’ve This is not acceptable if one devotes So it is that this serialised novel devel- does the investigative journalism of the it being given its current name, was the read related to the topic have originated just a few minutes’ thought to the subject. oping over the past months across influ- Sunday Times. “soft power” of large and small powers. in the UK. The third point of contention is that ential tabloids — the English fourth power THE PENINSULA Scrapping the sponsorship system

The one who proposed this MOHAMED ALI AL KUBAISI committee may not be aware of its implications. It will make the country face endless problems. Those who leave the country because Once this committee is formed and its representatives elected, the government should admit that of problems, those who abscond, are non-Qataris have the right to vote on some of the internal affairs of deported by a court’s decision or leave this country. With this committee coming for administrative reasons should not be into being, the government will have to end the role of the Ministry allowed to return to the country ever again, of Labour, the National Human Rights Committee, the human or at least for two years. rights section at the Ministry of Interior, and the Supreme Judicial can say that May 2014 was imposed on him by the state. Council with regard to workers’ a month of traumas, because These obligations are many, but rights. prices of diesel increased we will not mention them as we In this regard, we should not for- Iat the beginning of the wouldn’t want eyes to be opened get that the government will also month, pushing up prices of all to them. have to activate articles No. 116 commodities. 2. The exit permit will be to 123 of Labor Law No. 14/2004 In mid-May, the government replaced by an electronic system regarding Qatari employees. announced wide-ranging reforms under the Ministry of Interior. 6. The two-year bar on workers in the Qatari labour market, and The ministry has implemented coming back to the country after by the end of the month, Qatar the automatic system for the leaving their job and returning Exchange raised foreign owner- exit permit since it introduced home. On this point, we may need ship limits in the capital of listed the “Metrash 2” service. This to differentiate between those companies to 49 percent, and this has made it easier for sponsors who get an exit permit on request will definitely lead to increased to get an exit permit without Labourers working on a construction project. and those whose employers did trading in shares by expats, which signing any paper or going to the not need them any more. These not many Qataris are aware about. authorities to get the required decide on the request after call- workers with them so that they them. It will not harm the employ- employees should be able to return Today’s article will focus on permissions for those under their ing the employer to inquire about do not lose them in labour camps, ers, and would rather benefit them to the country without having to what the Ministry of Interior sponsorship. the nature of disagreement,” Al and because employers are respon- as they will be exempted from wait for two years. As for those announced regarding the new 3. A committee will be set up Ateeq said. sible for renewing the workers’ renewing residence permits and who leave the country because of sponsorship law, which is called under the Ministry of Interior to “If it was an arbitrary decision residence permits, failing which the fines levied in case of a delay. problems, those who abscond, are the “Law on entry and residence decide, within 72 hours, on grant- of the employer, then the commit- they will be fined. Therefore, it If they are not exempted from deported by a court’s decision or permit of expatriates in the State ing an exit permit to an employee tee will grant the employee the does not make much difference the aforementioned, the Interior leave for administrative reasons, of Qatar”. in the event of a disagreement with exit permit. Otherwise, in case of whether the passports are with Ministry will have to bear the con- they should not be allowed to In a press conference held on the sponsor. This statement struck valid reasons, the committee will the employees or employers. It sequences of the decision. return to the country ever again, May 14, 2014, the Interior Ministry me, so I went to meet Brigadier not allow the employee to leave the will not affect the workflow, and 5. A committee will be formed or at least for two years. announced that it is preparing new Mohamed Ahmed Al Ateeq, country,” he added. workers carry their ID cards, by to receive complaints from work- The way the proposed cancella- draft law. However, after carefully General Directorate of Border So Brigadier Al Ateeq’s clarifi- which they can be identified by the ers and defend their rights. tion of this clause was announced reading and studying what the Passports and Expatriate Affairs, cation is clear; the committee will authorities. Unfortunately, this was approved at the press conference is not ministry had announced, I came and asked for an explanation. become indispensable, as it will Few employers keep passports by the Cabinet and referred to acceptable at all. up with the following observations: “The committee will receive exit limit arbitrariness by sponsors. with them as a precautionary the Advisory Council. This sub- In the end, we may say that 1. The name “sponsorship” will permit requests only in case of dis- 4. Employers cannot keep measure to prevent workers from ject is under the purview of the most of what the Ministry of be changed to “work contract”. agreements regarding the depar- employees’ passports. This is a absconding. Ministry of Labour and Social Interior announced was ordinary, This is fine, as this will exempt ture of the employee. Then, the controversial issue, as the majority In my opinion, it is better if Affairs, but I would like to discuss except for some of the issues I have the sponsor from all obligations committee, within 72 hours, will of employers keep the passports of workers keep their passports with it from the security point of view. mentioned above.

KHALED AL JABER Qatar’s heartening achievements Cloning of the just tyrant atar National Vision 2030 is a plan that can be KHALID ABDULLAH AL ZYARA o what extent do we need a rightful become tyrants. Moreover, those who come to power Qdivided into five develop- tyrant?” This is what is being promoted promote suppression of others, whether they wear ment strategies. These strategies “Tin the Arab world today after the Arab the cloak of religion or the West’s hat. anchor programmes with specific country. Qatari citizens deserve a Spring revolutions that erupted in Tunisia, Egypt, In addition, institutions become tools serving the timetables. life that suits them in the light of Libya, Syria, Iraq and Yemen: from the Atlantic regime. Many of these institutions promote liberal A few years ago, Qatar could not extreme keenness for our Arab Ocean to the Arabian Peninsula. values such as rejecting suppression, killing and take a stand for itself in the world. identity and religious beliefs”. A rightful or fair tyrant is the saviour who will supporting the right of peaceful demonstration, but Now, however, this country’s Qatar now has an edge over rule with authority, reconstruct, eliminate the we find them supporting killing, suppression and investments have reached every- many other countries. It is expe- Upgrading our Muslim Brotherhood, give everyone his rights and deposing of Islamists because they are different and where in the world. Qatar now has riencing sustainable, long-term pave the way to democracy, where the people have seek power as many Islamists do. a place on the world map as the economic growth. It has a stable facilities has a word to be listened to and a will to be considered. The same happens at the opposite end of the country with the largest financial banking sector that has a good Religious institutions and groups whose affili- spectrum and everybody is drumming to the institutions. It has outstanding level of capital. It also has a sover- added value to ates’ convictions change after elections, in a new rhythm of the song, “May God keep the hands safe”, presence in the fields of construc- eign wealth fund that is an impor- our petroleum trend, adopted this saying previously. This saying referring to soldiers. tion, energy, and real estate trade. tant investor across the world. is being adopted again today by secularists and left- How can justice live with tyranny and vice versa? In these sectors, Qatar has over- Qatar also has one of the largest products. ist groups. Or must tyranny visit everyone evenly? taken many countries that used to natural gas reserves in the world. One of the most important obstacles facing One day, Omar bin Al Khattab (May Allah be have a brilliant record. Qatar is in position to maintain democracy in the Arab world after the eruption pleased with him) delivered a speech, saying to Our revered Emir, H H Sheikh its strong economic performance of the Arab Spring revolutions is that some people people:“listen and understand”. Then, Selman Al Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has a for a long time. In the years to it is strength that will last. have begun to advocate an exceptional status. These Farsi responded: “By Allah, we will neither listen vision characterised by the slogan, come, this country will witness Qatar has investments every- people include politicians, military officers, and nor understand”. “Strive for excellence”. This vision major construction activity in the where in the world today, with its religious and other elite institutions that control Omar asked for the reason and Selman said, is connected to the future of this light of the objectives of Qatar financial institutions investing in power. These advocates distort democratic values, “because you wear two garments and we wear only country. It rests on rational man- National Vision 2030, as well as a number of countries. It also has underestimate them, and frighten people about the one”. agement of resources, professional a part of infrastructure projects presence in fast-growing markets. consequences of democracy in order to perpetuate Omar told his son Abdullah to respond. standards, distinguished produc- and preparations for the 2022 Fifa All these facts are mentioned in the hold of the deep state on the levers of power. “My father is a tall man, that’s why he took my tion, serving the public good, and World Cup. This means our coun- the Oxford Business Group report Then everything related to the deep state garment, which I received like all Muslims, and extreme care for the welfare of try is on track to making a major for this year, which takes note of becomes mere show, including ballot boxes, as they knitted it to his”, said Abdullah. citizens. urban leap. the comprehensive renaissance are complementary tools, bringing us back to the Afterwards, Selman said: “Now say what you The comprehensive develop- Upgrading our facilities has that has taken place in Qatar. It earlier stage, which we thought we had passed, want, Emir of believers, and we will listen, give ment that started in this country added value to our petroleum is a heartening report. I hope this when people in the Arab world started to demon- orders and we will obey”. years ago is the main concern of products. It has helped boost report is distributed to all minis- strate in the streets demanding justice and freedom. We can firmly confirm after the Arab Spring that the respected Emir. He said, “We the portfolio of petrochemical, tries, authorities and institutions We are witnessing a stage of serious transforma- the Arab world has become a nation other nations believe that integrated and bal- chemical and fertiliser compa- so that citizens can be aware of tion, apparent in the shock of the strugglers, who cannot stop laughing at because of its ignorance. anced development will be the key nies. This proves the strength their country’s wonderful position for the establishment of a modern of the Qatari economy, and in the world today. THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2014 10 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com INTERNATIONAL US training elite Europe cabbies furious over taxi app LONDON: Taxi drivers brought parts of London, Paris and other European cities to a standstill yesterday as they forces in former protested against new private cab apps such as Uber which have shaken up the industry. Thousands of London’s iconic black cabs, many of them beep- Soviet bloc ing their horns, filled the roads around Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and the Houses of Parliament to the Move to thwart Russian expansionism exclusion of any other vehicles. In Paris, hundreds of drivers WASHINGTON: As NATO refo- used in counterterrorism or recon- blocked the French capital’s cuses on its eastern borders after naissance operations. They can infil- airports and staged a “go-slow” Russia’s annexation of Crimea, the trate enemy lines to tie down much during the morning rush hour, United States is quietly deploying larger numbers of opposition troops. while protests were also staged more troops to train special forces US special forces saw their num- in Madrid, Barcelona, Berlin, in former Soviet bloc states anx- bers more than double, their budget Rome and Milan. ious about Moscow’s intentions. triple and their deployments quadru- Long-running complaints Major exercises began last month ple in the decade after the September about competition from private in Poland, Slovakia and the Baltic 11, 2001, Al Qaeda attacks. hire and unlicensed taxis have states of Estonia, Lithuania and Particularly under the Obama been crystallised by the new Latvia involving several hundred per- administration, they have been at challenge posed by smartphone- sonnel from US special forces, the US the centre of the offensives against dependent car services. European Command (EUCOM) said Al Qaeda and the Taliban in Iraq and California-based company in a statement to Reuters. Afghanistan. Uber is the main target of Long-term plans include further The US aim is to help eastern the drivers’ ire, thanks to an training drills that will consistently Europe’s militaries build elite units increasingly popular app that keep about 100 US elite troops on along the lines of the US Navy is now used in 128 cities in 37 the ground at any one time in NATO SEALS, Delta Force or Britain’s different countries. A cyclist squeezes through the corridor between lines of parked taxis blocking a street during a protest by states close to Russia, with teams Special Air Service (SAS). Uber allows customers to London black cab drivers against a new private taxi service ‘Uber’, a mobile phone app, in central London working in several countries, a US “They are still not up to US, British order and pay for a car using yesterday. official said. or French capabilities but some of their phone, with geo-locating The events in eastern Ukraine, the newer NATO special forces are technology connecting them to where Russian-speaking insur- improving very quickly,” said Linda the nearest taxi driver. of rules and they don’t seem London street routes that every protest against Uber. TfL gents using sophisticated weapons Robinson, a expert in special forces at Unlike other private hire to apply to Uber,” said Glenn “cabbie” must complete. Chief Operating Office Garrett threaten to split the country, have the RAND Corporation think tank. cabs — those that must be pre- Chapman, a 46-year-old driver “The Knowledge took me two Emmerson urged the cabs to put the whole former Soviet bloc Joint exercises this spring have booked — Uber drivers use the parked in a long line of cabs out- and a half years. But then all of wait for the outcome of the region on alert and eager for NATO included the May 18-30 “Exercise app to fix the fare, rather than side Downing Street. a sudden anyone can jump in a High Court case, saying the reassurance. Flaming Sword” in Lithuania, which it being calculated by a central But the irony of the protest is cab and do our job,” Chapman demonstration was a “point- EUCOM says its Special brought together special forces from operator. that it has provided widespread told AFP. less disruption”. Operations Command Europe the United States and six European Critics say this amounts to a publicity for the app, and Uber The Licensed Taxi Driver The London protest was (SOCEUR) increased the size and countries. Elite US forces were also meter such as those used by tra- has taken advantage by offering Association (LTDA), which joined by drivers across Europe, scope of its planned exercises after integrated into the major annual mil- ditional London taxis, and say discounts during the strike. predicted 10,000 cabs would where the focus on Uber has Ukraine flared into violence, rein- itary exercises of Latvia and Estonia. that Uber cars should therefore Among those joining the pro- join the protest, has lodged reignited long-running disputes forcing Washington’s message to Special forces have also been be subject to the same tough test were would-be drivers on a legal challenge against about the introduction of pri- Moscow that it would stand by its involved in the “Exercise Combined regulation. mopeds who are learning The the capital’s Transport for vate hire cab services. allies. Resolve” in Germany, which runs “We’re governed by a set Knowledge, a detailed study of London (TfL) authority to AFP “Training with our partners in through the end of June and includes their home countries is something about 4,000 troops from 15 allied that we have always done,” said countries. SOCEUR spokesman Lieutenant- Analysts see little imminent pros- Colonel Nick Sternberg. “The dif- pect of Russia attacking any eastern ference is that now we will maintain NATO member, but if it did US and a (persistent) Special Operations local special forces would likely be at 5 Congo soldiers die on Rwanda border Forces presence in theatre along the the heart of the response. eastern front of NATO on this train- Many of the region’s special forces KINSHASA: Five Congolese The skirmishes later esca- soldiers of crossing the border FARDC (Congolese) platoons ing mission,” Sternberg said. have already worked alongside US soldiers were killed in clashes lated, with Congolese military into its territory and open- to Rwanda, which led to a new Troops will not be permanently troops in the field. with Rwandan troops yester- officials saying the sides had ing fire on Rwandan soldiers firefight that killed four FARDC based in any one country in Eastern Soldiers from Poland’s GROM, day, military and government traded heavy weapons fire in bloody battles that left four soldiers.” Europe nor will they have any per- for example, have deployed with US officials said, as both sides while locals reported “mortars more dead. Rwandan Foreign Minister manent bases there. and other special units in Iraq and traded blame for sparking the and even rockets” being used “On Wednesday ... a section Louise Mushikiwabo said the The exercises have involved prac- in Afghanistan, where forces from worst violence in months. through the afternoon. of the DRC army crossed the country stood “ready to act to ticing house-to-house fighting, mock smaller NATO states have often been Machinegun fire broke out A DR Congo government border to Rwanda where they protect its citizens” against fur- raids in assault boats and coordinat- involved in training Afghan special at dawn along the border after spokesman confirmed the opened fired on a Rwanda ther attacks. ing parachute drops and air strikes, operations units. what the Congolese army said abducted corporal had been Defense Force (RDF) patrol,” Western officials sought to the SOCEUR Facebook page shows. President Barack Obama has said was the abduction of one of their killed and blamed Rwandan the government said in a state- play down the escalating rheto- Highly trained and equipped with Washington will find new ways to bol- soldiers by Rwandan troops who troops. ment. “The attacks in the morn- ric between the two countries, advanced communications equipment ster Ukraine’s beleaguered military. had crossed the border into the But Kigali hit back, accusing ing were followed by a second which have been locked in a and weapons, special forces are often REUTERS restive province of North Kivu. Democratic Republic of Congo attempt: a deployment of two decades-long conflict. AFP

President as anchor Boko Haram threat closes football watching centres

KANO, NIGERIA: Boko where football has a fanatical fol- Haram attacks on football fans lowing and the national team — the have forced the closure of cen- “Super Eagles” — are playing in the tres for watching the World showpiece tournament in Brazil. Cup in northeast Nigeria, a In May, three people were state government official said killed in a blast outside a view- yesterday. ing centre showing the European The government of Adamawa Champions League final between state said it had been warned by Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid the local military that the so- in the central city of Jos. called “viewing centres” — where In April, suspected Boko large crowds congregate to watch Haram gunmen stormed a packed matches on big screens — were venue in Potiskum, in northeast possible targets. Yobe state, shooting dead two peo- “Based on this advice, we have ple as they watched Champions directed all soccer viewing cen- League quarter-final matches. tres across the state to close down Earlier this month, at least 40 Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro presents his Radio indefinitely,” said Ahmed Sajo, people were killed when a bomb and TV programme ‘In contact with Maduro’, at the Palacio spokesman for the state governor, went off after a football match in Miraflores in Caracas, Venezuela. Maduro said that Venezuela Murtala Nyako. The centres have the town of Mubi in Adamawa. been targeted before in Nigeria, AFP and Bolivarian Alliance for American Nations (ALBA) are ready to help in the Colombian peace process. Jury retires in UK newspaper editors’ case

LONDON: A jury retired with their staff. top-selling daily paper — went and famous, had themselves yesterday to consider whether Brooks and Coulson are on to become chief executive of been involved an on-off affair two ex-Rupert Murdoch edi- both ex-editors of the News News International, the British running over a nine-year period. tors, one the media mogul’s of the World Sunday tabloid, newspaper arm of Murdoch’s “You are under no pressure of protege and the other a former a 168-year-old paper which News Corp.. time and you must take all the close aide to the British Prime Murdoch shut down three years Meanwhile, Coulson became time that you need to reach your Minister, were guilty over ago when it was acknowledged media chief for David Cameron verdicts,” judge John Saunders phone-hacking offences and staff working for it had hacked and stayed with him when he told the jury. illegal payments to officials. into voicemails, including those became Prime Minister in 2010. He had previously urged them After more than seven on the mobile phone of a mur- He quit the following year as a not to be “dazzled” by the high- months of listening to graphic dered schoolgirl, Milly Dowler. scandal that gripped not only profile defendants and to ignore details about the “dark arts” of The trial has revealed hack- Murdoch’s empire but the entire the vitriol directed at Brooks British tabloid journalism, the ing victims included Queen British establishment began to and Coulson in the past. eight women and three men at Elizabeth’s grandsons William unfold. Public interest in the Brooks, Coulson and the London’s Old Bailey court will and Harry, and William’s wife case was stoked by the revela- paper’s ex-Managing Editor have to decide whether Rebekah Kate. tion that Coulson and Brooks, Stuart Kuttner are accused of Brooks and Andy Coulson were Brooks, who later also edited whose papers had regularly conspiring to hack voicemails on complicit in illegal activities sister title the Sun — Britain’s exposed the affairs of the rich mobile phones. REUTERS THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2014 ASIA / PHILIPPINES www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 11 Police raid church complex for ferry owner Search nets three South Korean church followers suspected of helping Yoo evade a nationwide dragnet

ANSEONG: Thousands of on possible charges of embezzle- block the police yesterday after South Korean police forced ment and criminal negligence, as they forced their way through. their way into the compound prosecutors investigate the extent More than 100 members staged of a splinter religious group to which the Sewol disaster was a sit-down protest outside the yesterday in their search for a caused by a lack of safety stand- main gate of the complex, sing- fugitive businessman wanted ards and regulatory violations. ing hymns and chanting slogans. in connection with April’s ferry The raid netted three church One spokesman argued that disaster. followers suspected of helping Yoo Yoo was being set up as a fall guy Live television reports showed evade a nationwide dragnet put for the Sewol disaster, because police officers, many in full riot in place after he defied an official the government was unwilling to gear, streaming into the sprawling summons to surrender to pros- accept responsibility for regula- church and farming complex in a ecutors last month. tory failings that contributed to morning raid in Anseong, 80km Police were searching for 10 the tragedy. south of Seoul. more alleged accomplices identi- “(Prosecutors) should fully A spokesman for the Gyeonggi fied in a warrant that was “also investigate the true cause of the province police force said 6,000 aimed at getting hold of Yoo and accident before arresting Yoo,” officers were involved. his son,” a prosecutor said. he said in statement read out to The huge operation came a day Yoo has no direct stake in reporters. after President Park Geun-Hye Chonghaejin, but his chil- “Our church will give 500 mil- urged police and prosecutors to dren and close aides control it lion won for those who reveal the step up a manhunt for Yoo Byung- through a complex web of hold- truth behind the accident,” he Eun, 72, a leading member of the ing companies. added. Evangelical Baptist Church of A reward of 500 million won Yoo has described himself as an Korea. has been offered for information artist and photographer, and was Yoo is the patriarch of the leading to the capture of Yoo and once convicted of fraud when a family behind the Chonghaejin 100 million won for that of his eld- company under his control went Marine Co — the company that est son, Yoo Dae-Kyun. bankrupt. owned and operated the 6,825- Police had raided the church The Sewol’s regular captain, tonne Sewol passenger ferry complex in Anseong three weeks who was off duty on the day of which sank on April 16 with the ago but came away empty-handed, the accident, has told prosecu- loss of 300 lives, most of them amid reports that Yoo may have tors that Chonghaejin Marine Co schoolchildren. fled overseas. “brushed aside” repeated warn- “Yoo must be brought to jus- The church followers erected a ings that the 20-year-old ship had A man, believed to help Yoo Byung-un to escape, is detained at the Christian Evangelical Baptists of Korea tice,” Park told a cabinet meeting. barricade at the entrance to the stability issues following a renova- premises in Anseong yesterday. He is wanted for questioning complex, but made no move to tion in 2012. AFP

US most wanted Lanka journalists fear new govt China oil rig in disputed sea on the move HANOI/BEIJING: Vietnam circling military aircraft. of the potentially energy-rich crackdown said yesterday a Chinese oil However, Chinese Foreign waters are also subject to claims COLOMBO: Sri Lankan rig at the centre of an increas- Ministry spokeswoman Hua by the Philippines, Vietnam, media rights activists yester- ingly bitter territorial dis- Chunying dismissed as “com- Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan. day accused the government pute appeared to be on the pletely incorrect” the accusations Hua said Vietnam had sent a of a new crackdown against move again, as China denied that China had sent six warships, large number of armed ships to reporters as the country faced Vietnamese accusations that it adding that the rig operations interfere in the rig’s operations, a UN-led international war had sent warships to the scene. were commercial in nature. though she would not confirm crimes probe. The rig’s deployment triggered “Because Vietnam keeps force- whether the rig had moved. Dozens of pro-government anti-Chinese riots in Vietnam last fully and illegally carrying out She added that rig operations, supporters threatened vio- month that killed at least four interference, we have sent offi- which started on May 2, are lence and broke up an inves- workers. cial Chinese government ships expected to go on until the mid- tigative journalism training Scores of Vietnamese and to guarantee security on the dle of August. workshop at the weekend, said Chinese ships, including coast- scene, but we have not sent mili- “We hope that it can be com- Transparency International Sri guard vessels, have squared off tary ships,” she told a daily news pleted smoothly and safely,” she Lanka (TISL) which organised around the rig despite a series of briefing. said, accusing Vietnam of having the training. collisions after the platform was The Haiyang Shiyou 981 rig stirred up last month’s violence TISL Senior Manager Shan towed to the area in early May. is drilling between the Paracel against foreign companies. Wijetunga said 14 Tamil lan- In a statement, Vietnam’s islands, which China occupies, and “Vietnam’s government incited guage journalists were forced Directorate of Fisheries said the the Vietnamese coast. Vietnam certain domestic law-breaking out of their hotel in Colombo rig had shown signs of moving has said the rig is in its 200-nau- elements to smash up and burn at the weekend and they were towards the east and southeast. tical mile exclusive economic zone foreign companies, including warned not to go ahead with the China had 119 vessels in the and on its continental shelf. Chinese ones...There has still been programme. rig’s operating area, it added, China claims about 90 percent no compensation for this,” Hua “We had the same training for including six naval ships and four of the South China Sea, but parts said. REUTERS Sinhalese language journalists and faced no difficulty, but when it comes to the Tamil program, we are threatened with vio- Filipino militant Khair Mundos, who had a $500,000 US government reward lence and the training is broken on his head, poses for his mugshot after his arrest in Manila ending a up,” Wijetunga told reporters in seven-year manhunt yesterday. Colombo. AFP

Bangladesh rescues 300 migrants DHAKA: The Bangladesh coastguard yesterday res- cued a stricken boat in the Bay of Bengal packed with 300 nationals who were trying to flee to Malaysia, an official said. At least four bodies were on board the Malaysia- bound boat, which was being towed to a Bangladeshi island in rough seas, the official and one of the pas- sengers said. Bangladeshi coastguard commander Shahidul Islam said that the remaining 300 passengers were safe. “They told us that there are four dead bodies in the ship. We haven’t searched the ship yet. We’re bring- ing it to the Saint Martin’s Island,” he said. Islam could not confirm how the four died, but one of the passengers said from aboard the boat that they were fired on as they tried to leave Bangladesh’s south- ern coast. Bangladesh and Myanmar share a land bor- der and tensions are high. Last month a Bangladeshi border guard was killed following clashes with Myanmar border police. AFP THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2014 12 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com PAKISTAN / AFGHANISTAN Uzbek fighters helped in airport attack Raid hits peace process with Taliban

ISLAMABAD: Uzbek fighters International Airport of A senior security official indi- were involved in the all-night Pakistan," the English-language cated that the group was partly siege of Karachi airport that statement attributed to IMU said. Uzbek and partly Pashtun, while killed 37, insurgent sources said The page included photographs a second intelligence official in yesterday, highlighting how the of 10 black-turbaned fighters Karachi said the attack may have Pakistani Taliban can draw on wearing green tunics and white been coordinated with the help of international militant networks trainers while carrying assault Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, the sectarian to carry out major attacks. rifles, in what appeared to be a militant outfit deeply embedded The Islamic Movement of snowy mountainous region. in Pakistan's major cities. Uzbekistan (IMU), an Al Qaeda "This martyrdom operation was "We believe that the LeJ has affiliate that has been mainly carried out as the revenge to the coordinated the attacks," the based in Pakistan's tribal belt latest full-scale bombardments Karachi official said. since the US-led invasion of and night attacks with fighter Karachi police, meanwhile, Afghanistan in 2001, claimed the jets by (the) Pakistan Apostate announced yesterday they would "martyrdom" of 10 of their fight- Army," the statement added. press murder and terrorism ers during this week's assault in A senior Pakistani Taliban offi- charges against Taliban spokes- a statement posted on various cial confirmed that Uzbek fighters man Shahidullah Shahid, 10 Taliban-linked websites. were involved in the attack but "unknown" attackers and accom- The attack extinguished a did not say how many. plices, in what was seen as a sym- nascent peace process and raised He said: "Yes, the attack on bolic move. Children, whose parents are associated with Pasban Pakistan, a youth wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami party, during questions about how the Taliban the Karachi airport was a joint Ten heavily armed militants a memorial vigil for the airport attack victims in Karachi yesterday. were able to penetrate the airport operation of TTP and Islamic laid siege to Karachi airport serving Pakistan's economic hub. Movement of Uzbekistan. throughout Sunday night and the "At midnight of Monday "The foreigners are also our early hours of Monday morning Pakistan's tribal areas after being dependent on them for shelter to have been involved in other ten brave martyrdom seeking Muslim brethren and we all are in one of the most brazen attacks forced to flee from Afghanistan and survival and are used as major attacks in recent years, mujaahids of Islamic Movement Muslim Mujahideen. So we can't on a key installation in recent following the US-led invasion. their foot soldiers in operations," including on a Karachi naval base of Uzbekistan wearing their elaborate on how many Uzbeks years. "They have been under the pro- he said. in 2011 and the military head- explosive-filled vests attacked a and how many Pakistanis partici- Security analyst Imtiaz Gul tection of the Pakistani Taliban Foreign militants, mostly quarters in 2009. very special section of Karachi pated in this action," he added. said IMU fighters had migrated to for some time. The Uzbeks are Uzbeks and Chechens are believed AFP

Militant attacks kill five Siblings to spend US drone strike kills 6 insurgents 11 years in jail in Northwest Pakistan MIRANSHAH: The first US truck were completely destroyed. at an airport checkpoint the next drone strike in Pakistan this Local informers told us that both day in which two Taliban gunmen for cannibalism year yesterday killed at least are still on fire,” he said. escaped without causing casualties. PESHAWAR: At least five peo- Separately, up to six mili- six militants in a northwest Another senior security official Around 60,000 residents have LAHORE: A Pakistani court ple including three policemen tants stormed a checkpoint tribal district where pressure confirmed the strike and said the fled North Waziristan, which is one yesterday sentenced two broth- were killed yesterday in two in the northwestern town was building on Islamabad to death toll could rise. of seven tribal districts along the ers to 11 years in jail for eat- militant clashes near Pakistan’s of Dargai, that lies in the react after a brazen attack on The strike came as Pakistani Pakistan-Afghanistan border, since ing a dead baby in a case that Swat Valley, officials said. Malakand region neighbouring Karachi airport. Taliban and the Islamic Movement late May fearing a long-awaited has shocked the country, a year In the first incident, gunmen Swat, killing two police, local The missiles hit a vehicle and a of Uzbekistan said that Uzbek ground offensive could be immi- after they were freed over a ambushed a car of local pro-gov- officials said. compound in Dargah Mandi vil- militants had been deployed in a nent. Pakistan has so far reacted similar offence. ernment fighters in the Kooza “Two security force person- lage in North Waziristan, around siege of the country’s busiest air- with air strikes in the Tirah Valley Farman Ali and his brother Bandi village of Swat Valley, kill- nel embraced martyrdom in an 10km west of the main town of port that began on Sunday night of the Khyber tribal district which Mohammad Arif were arrested ing three people including a police attack at the checkpoint,” Fayyaz Miranshah in an area considered and ended late on Monday morn- lies further to the north, killing at in April this year after police dis- guard, district police chief Sher Khan, a local government official a stronghold for the Al Qaeda- ing, killing 37 people. least 25 people on Tuesday. covered the head of a two-day-old Akbar said. said. linked Haqqani network. That attack shredded a ten- The United States had offered its child at their home. Nobody claimed responsibility A Taliban insurgency in Swat “Four of them were Uzbeks tative piece process that began assistance in investigating the siege, The child’s corpse had been but Taliban militants have carried began in 2007, with the militants and two were Punjabi Taliban,” earlier this year with the Tehreek- though it is not yet clear whether stolen from a graveyard in the out such attacks in the past. taking de facto control for two said an intelligence official in e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), who Pakistan accepted the offer. brothers’ home village of Darya Pro-government militias rose years until an army operation was Miranshah referring to militants rose up against the state in 2007 “The United States condemns Khan, around 300km south of up in reaction to the Taliban’s launched to reclaim the popular from Pakistan’s central Punjab in an insurgency that has claimed the attack on the Karachi air- Islamabad. brutal rule of the Swat Valley tourist destination. province who have taken shelter thousands of lives. port. And our hearts go out... to The pair, who are in their late between 2007-2009, when the Pakistan has been battling a in North Waziristan. It also raised serious questions the families of the victims and 30s, had prepared and eaten a militants grew unpopular for homegrown Islamist insurgency Officials said militants had about how militants could strike at those who were wounded in that curry from the child’s remains, killing tribal elders, razing that has claimed thousands of parked their pick-up truck the airport serving Pakistan’s eco- attack,” said White House spokes- police said. schools and kidnapping people lives for the past decade. against the outer wall of the nomic hub, concerns which were man Josh Earnest on Monday. They had previously been for ransom. AFP compound. “Both compound and underscored by a follow-up attack AFP arrested for eating human corpses in the same village in 2011 and had served two years in prison, Protest against Shia killing during which time they were treated by psychiatrists, a police officer said. “The anti-terrorist court today sentenced them each to 11 years and four months of hard labour,” Shakir Hussain Dawar, a district police officer said. The court, which found them guilty of corpse desecration, concealing evidence and acts of terror, also recommended the government create a law banning cannibalism, Dawar said. Mian Muhammad Rizwan, a public prosecutor, confirmed the details of the verdict. In the 2011 case, police found the body of a 24-year-old woman at the men’s house. One of her legs was missing, which they had eaten. Police said yesterday that the men’s wives and family members had left them some years ago and both were living in the house in isolation. AFP Pakistani Shias march to protest the killing of Shia pilgrims in Quetta on Tuesday. At least 24 Shia pilgrims including 10 women were killed in a gun and suicide attack on the restive Pakistan-Iran border. Former spy says Abdullah is the ‘key to peace’

RAWALPINDI: He trained a run-off election on Saturday In an interview at his peace in Afghanistan — if that Afghan resistance fighters between Abdullah and his rival Rawalpindi home, Gul, is the objective and it should be against the Soviets and helped Ashraf Ghani, Pakistan — which smartly dressed in a white — that he is a jihadi. create the Taliban, but today backed the Taliban regime that shalwar kameez and sport- “And the other people with Pakistan’s former spymaster was ousted in 2001 and is often ing the trimmed moustache him are also jihadis,” he con- Hamid Gul says the Islamist accused by Kabul of supporting favoured among army offic- tinued, referring to running group’s long-time foe Abdullah their insurgency — has main- ers, said Abdullah’s past as mates Mohammad Khan, an Abdullah has the best chance tained a resolutely neutral a resistance fighter together ally of powerful Islamist war- of securing peace. stance. with his shrewd choices of run- lord Gulbuddin Hekmatyar Widely viewed as a But Gul, who headed ning mates made him uniquely who has traditional ties to “Godfather” figure for Pakistan’s Pakistan’s Inter-Services placed to negotiate with those Pakistan, and Mohammad strategy of using jihadist proxies Intelligence (ISI) agency he called the “Afghan opposi- Mohaqeq — a Hazara seen as to exert influence in neighbour- between 1987 and 1989 during tion” — the Taliban. closer to Iran. ing countries, the 77-year-old the late stages of the Soviet Abdullah draws his main sup- “Ashraf Ghani is not a jihadi,” retired general is still seen by occupation, said it would take port from ethnic Tajiks in the he said about the ex-World Bank some observers as offering a a fighter, not an academic to north, while Ghani is a Pashtun economist who spent the 1980s window into the mindset of secure peace for Afghanistan like the majority of the country living in the United States. “And the country’s powerful military — as long as he refused to sign and the Taliban. for a jihadi to open a dialogue establishment. a bilateral security agreement But, said Gul: “Abdullah has with a non-jihadi would be very As Afghanistan prepares for with the United States. a distinct advantage for future difficult.” AFP THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2014 INDIA www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 13 PM for ‘skill’ India, not ‘scam’ nation In first policy speech, Narendra Modi talks of improving condition of Muslims, better governance

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister particularly Dalits, tribals and been expressed on his promise of should support it. the country was below the age of Narendra Modi (pictured) yes- Muslims, he said there was need providing 24-hour power supply “Let it be a 10-12 year long pro- 35, but the majority lacked skills. terday said that India needs to for focused activity to improve across the state but he had ful- gramme... make it a movement. In a veiled attack on UPA gov- establish its identity as “skill their economic condition. filled the promise. On 75 years of independence, ernment whose term in office was India” and not “scam India” He said the conditions of “It is understood that people we will remember all the great riddled by controversies related and there was need to create Muslims has remained unchanged, will have doubts... But I assure heroes of our country ,” he said. to corruption, Modi said India’s a people’s movement for good alluding to the fact that nothing this house that the path men- Modi said Mahatma Gandhi image has become synonymous governance. much has been done for these tioned by the president, we will had converted the urge for free- with “scam-India.” In his maiden policy speech people despite all the talk by pre- leave no stone unturned to fulfil dom among people into a people’s “We have to make India’s iden- in the Lok Sabha in reply to the vious governments. them.” “For us, the president’s movement. tity as skill India,” Modi said. motion of thanks to President “I don’t see it as appeasement. address is not just a tradition or “There is need to make a peo- Modi also said women need to Pranab Mukherjee’s address, A body is not healthy, if any of its ritual. Everything we said has a ple’s movement for good govern- come to the mainstream of eco- Modi, who came to power on May part is not healthy,” he said with sanctity. It will be our endeavour ance,” Modi said and added that nomic activities. “Our mothers 26 at the head of a NDA govern- specific reference to the commu- to fulfill (the promises) and it will everyone should feel that the task and sisters need to be connected ment, said the government would nity for the first time. also inspire us to work.” he or she was doing was “for the with the mainstream from eco- “leave no stone unturned to fulfill” Sending a strong message on Modi began his speech by ask- country.” nomic point of view,” he said. the promises made by it. the issue of women’s security, ing members to excuse him for He also called for paying fitting Citing the example of Sikkim, In his nearly hour-long speech, Modi said politicians should stop any lapses he might make as he tributes to Mahatma Gandhi’s which will soon become an organic which was extempore and heard commenting frivolously on such was new to the house. Modi said birth anniversary by inculcating state, Modi said the goal, if with rapt attention by members, incidents. that MPs were “the repositories the habit of cleanliness and mak- achieved, will transform the lives Modi said there was need to take Referring to the speeches made of the people’s hopes”. ing it a nation’s movement. of those living in the hill states. bold decisions and also make during the two-day debate which address, which outlines the gov- Modi said that government’s Dwelling on the need for real- He said the whole of north-east small innovative changes at every lasted over 12 hours and saw par- ernment’s policy intentions, could target of providing houses for all sing the country’s demographic India should be developed as an level for the country to realise its ticipation of 52 members, Modi be fulfilled. by 2022, the 75th anniversary of dividend, he said the country “organic state” to help the region potential. said there were many who had Giving the example of his country’s independence, should should pay attention to skill prosper and capture the global Reaching out to minorities voiced doubts if the high prom- time as Gujarat chief minister, be a “movement” and every MP, development as India was a market for organic products. and underprivileged groups, ises spelt out in the president’s Modi said similar doubts had irrespective of his or her party, young nation and 65 percent of IANS

Soccer fever Stop politicising Appointment of Suhag as army rape, says Modi chief final: Jaitley NEW DELHI: Prime Minister comments on such incidents, can Narendra Modi yesterday urged we not be quiet? NEW DELHI: Defence lawmakers to stop fighting over “We are playing with the dig- Minister Arun Jaitley yester- rape and work together to pro- nity of women.” day said the appointment of tect women, in his first com- “Respect for women, their Lt Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag as ments on the issue since the security — it should be the prior- the next Indian Army chief is horrific gang-rape and lynching ity for all 1.2 billion people.” final and urged the opposition of two girls. The appeal comes after a string not to politicise the issue. Modi warned lawmakers of politicians including from his Jaitley’s statement came as against “politicising rape”, saying own Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Congress leader Anand Sharma they were “playing with the dig- made controversial comments raised the issue in the Rajya nity of women” in his first speech over the attacks on the girls which Sabha, referring to tweets by to parliament since sweeping to further inflamed public anger. former army chief and BJP power in last month’s elections. A minister from central minister Gen V K Singh, and Modi singled out the rape and Chhattisgarh state said at the demanded his dismissal. Senior murder last month of the two weekend that “these kind of inci- Congress leader Amarinder Singh girls, aged 12 and 14, in Uttar dents happen accidentally.” too demanded the removal of Gen Pradesh, where a political row Last week, a minister from V K Singh from the council of has erupted as anger mounts over Madhya Pradesh state said rapes ministers for making “unaccept- the state government’s handling were “sometimes right, some- able and highly objectionable” of the attacks. times wrong.” statements on the issue. Illuminated boards with pictures of soccer stars inside a temporary tent in Kolkata yesterday. The World Cup Modi said lawmakers must The girls were found hanging Defending the appointment of soccer tournament begins in Brazil today. work to end attacks, which wom- from a mango tree in their impov- Lt Gen Suhag, the defence min- en’s groups claim have reached erished village with tests show- ister said: “It’s been a practice in “epidemic” levels despite mass ing they had been raped multiple this country that we keep some protests over the fatal gang-rape times. issues outside the realm of party of a student in Delhi in December Their families claimed police politics and, therefore, keeping Protests continue over Delhi power shortage 2012. “Governments will have to initially failed to take action various standards of political work strictly against this, else because they were from a low maturity in mind, all of us, not NEW DELHI: Protests over Yesterday also saw the season’s staged a protest in Delhi’s north- our own souls will not forgive caste. only the government, must keep Delhi’s power outages continued highest demand of 5,470 MW. west area of Sultanpuri. us,” Modi told parliament as law- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister the army and its appointments yesterday even as the federal The 1,500 MW Bawana “We have never seen such long makers thumped their desks in Akhilesh Yadav, under fire over out of this arena and stand by this government allocated more gas (Pragati-III) Power Plant started power cuts, lasting up to 10-12 agreement. his handling of the case, accused appointment. The government is to a power plant to enable it dou- generating over 400 MW power hours a day, due to which even the “That’s why I appeal to all state the families on the weekend of also fully defending it.” ble its production. Meanwhile, after GAIL — on New Delhi’s water supply has been affected. ministers, all ministers please coming under the influence of a “Lt. Gen. Suhag’s appointment AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal directions — pumped more gas Our children are not able to pre- stop politicising rape.” rival political party, a claim they as army chief is final,” Jaitley said. accused the federal govern- into it Tuesday night. pare for their examinations,” a “Does it suit us to make have denied. AFP IANS ment of shielding the discoms. Congress legislator Jai Kishan resident said. IANS Wet ride Another body found in Beas tragedy

MANDI (HIMACHAL temple, located near the acci- PRADESH): One more dent site, an official said. body of a student of a The victim has been iden- Hyderabad engineering col- tified as Shabir Hussain and lege was found by rescue his mother Aisa Hussain, who workers yesterday scouring was camping here, identified the Beas river in Mandi, tak- the body. ing the deaths in the tragedy “I want my child back. No to six. stone should be left unturned A massive search operation to find him,” Aisa told IANS continued for the third day to on Tuesday. locate the remaining 18 of the “He should be traced at all 24 students and a tour opera- cost. If he’s not alive, I want tor who went missing in the the body of my son back,” flash-flood after water was she said. Aisa is among the released into the river with- 55 parents and family mem- out a warning from a nearby bers of the missing students hydropower project, officials of the V N R Vignana Jyothi said. They said chances of Institute of Engineering and recovering any survivor of the Technology in Hyderabad who tragedy that struck Sunday have been desperately waiting evening were bleak. here to hear about their miss- The latest body was recov- ing sons and daughters. A motorcycle rider moves through flooded streets following a heavy ered near Hanogi Mata IANS downpour in Agartala, the capital of Tripura, yesterday. Experts studying litchi samples after kids’ death

PATNA: Experts yesterday will help us to identify the “Now it will be known had attributed the disease to collected samples of litchi to virus strain of the disease that whether the disease was caused litchies in Muzaffarpur dis- identify the virus strain that remains a mystery till date,” by litchi or not,” Sinha told trict. “It is a subject for in-depth has claimed the lives of over said Prabhat Kumar Sinha, who IANS over the phone. “In fact, research,” he said. 50 children in Bihar. is heading a six-member team the disease still remains a mys- Northern Bihar, including “We have collected samples of from the Rajendra Memorial tery,” he said. Muzaffarpur, accounts for over litchi from orchards in affected Research Institute of Medical Some scientists, including 62 percent of the country’s total areas for toxicology study. It Sciences (RMRIMS). Sinha, in their earlier reports litchi production. IANS

THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2014 16 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MORNING BREAK PRAYER TIME Abu Dhabi: Filmmakers’ new spotlight ABU DHABI: Unlike previous Fajr (Dawn) 3:14 installments of the American Shorook (Sunrise) 4:43 space saga, the crew of Star Wars: Episode VII did not fly Zuhr (Noon) 11:34 to Tunisia last month to start Asr (Afternoon) 2:57 filming. They went to Abu Dhabi. Maghrib (Sunset) 6:25 With many countries in the Isha (Night) 7:55 region facing political turmoil in the aftermath of the Arab Spring uprisings, the woman in charge of the United Arab Emirates’s media WEATHER hub says filming there is seen as a safe option. “At a time when other regional Today Friday Saturday Weather Conditions: centres are reducing their activi- Clear Partly cloudy Partly cloudy ties, Abu Dhabi is picking up and Slight dust saying it’s important to have that to dusty with kind of funding behind Arab tal- some clouds. ent,” Noura Al Kaabi, chief exec- High: 45° High: 41° High: 44° utive officer of twofour54, the Low: 34° Low: 31° Low: 31° commercial arm of Abu Dhabi’s Media Zone Authority, said. “It’s benefitting Abu Dhabi but also it is helping Arab culture,” DOHA - SUN & SEA she added. In the past year, the capital SUN TIDE SEA of the United Arab Emirates has attracted a host of foreign WIND SUNRISE | SUNSET HIGH | LOW movies including Sony Pictures 04:43 18:25 02:45 17:00 09:30 & 00:00 10-22/35 KT Entertainment’s Deliver us from Evil, Universal Pictures’ Fast & Syrian actor Taim Hasan (left), shoots a scene with Lebanese actress Nadine El Rassi at Abu Dhabi’s media hub THE REGION TODAY TOMORROW Furious 7 and the Bollywood fea- Twofour54. With many countries in the region facing political turmoil in the aftermath of the Arab Spring uprisings, ture film Bang Bang from Fox the woman in charge of the United Arab Emirates’s media hub says filming there is seen as a safe option. HI/LO WEATHER HI/LO WEATHER Star Studios. This is despite Abu Dhabi being The rebate scheme offers movie safe haven for neighbouring Arab plots are acceptable in the Gulf. MUSCAT 44/30 Partly cloudy 44/29 Clear a newcomer to the industry in a producers 30 percent back off eve- production houses, including from Kaabi said scripts of foreign films MAKKAH 35/27 Partly cloudy 36/27 Partly cloudy region where Egypt, dubbed the rything they spend during their Syria, torn by a three-year-long are reviewed prior to granting KUWAIT 43/27 Clear 41/26 Clear “Hollywood of the Middle East”, time in Abu Dhabi, from produc- civil war. “We’ve had two Syrian approval to make sure they are BAHRAIN 43/29 Clear 42/27 Partly cloudy has more than a century of film- tion costs to accommodation. production houses move here and in line with local culture and do SANAA 28/16 Mostly cloudy 30/16 Partly cloudy making history and, if not there, Still, Kaabi argues it is not we are also in talks with Syrian not contain political content that RIYADH 42/27 Clear 40/27 Partly cloudy foreign producers often chose the just the rebate that closes deals, directors and production entities might be deemed offensive. DUBAI 40/29 Clear 40/29 Mostly cloudy deserts of North Africa over the rather it’s the whole package. to help more with Arabic televi- “We have a religion and a cul- BAGHDAD 37/25 Partly cloudy 38/23 Clear Gulf to shoot movies. “It’s about how you facilitate sion dramas,” Kaabi said. ture that we need to respect but Founded in 2008, the media the whole process,” Kaabi said. Clacket Media, one of two that’s never a disabler,” Kaabi THE WORLD TODAY TOMORROW hub provides a range of services “All other Abu Dhabi entities are Syrian production houses that said. Star Wars wasn’t screened including training, supporting supporting us from the munici- have made Abu Dhabi their prior to approval though, there’s HI/LO WEATHER HI/LO WEATHER UAE nationals and Arabs in the pality to the tourism and culture new home, has cast Arab stars nothing too political about it,” she

ATHENS 29/22 Clear 30/22 Clear field and a host of production and authority, they are all with us and from Egypt, Syria, Algeria and said. REUTERS post-production facilities. see the importance of the process Lebanon in its series Al Ikhwa WASHINGTON 30/21 Thunderstorm 29/20 Chance of storm Twofour54 is also the main and how it benefits Abu Dhabi.” (the Siblings), airing on several SYDNEY 21/14 Mostly cloudy 19/10 Chance of rain force behind the Abu Dhabi Film Abu Dhabi is just three hours pan-Arab satellite channels. LONDON 24/10 Chance of rain 24/13 Partly cloudy Commission which is in charge away from Mumbai, an added While Kaabi praises the PARIS 25/15 Clear 24/17 Clear of luring foreign film productions benefit to Bollywood produc- technology behind “Al Ikhwa’s” ISTANBUL 23/17 Clear 23/18 Partly cloudy to the capital, the main incen- tions. “It is as if they are flying production with its “crisp and MANILA 31/27 Thunderstorm 32/27 Chance of storm tive being a 30 percent rebate. within India itself, so it makes beautiful” images, some criti- DHAKA 38/29 Partly cloudy 38/29 Chance of storm Twofour54 intaj, the media hub’s sense,” Kaabi said. But it’s not just cism directed at the portrayal DELHI 42/32 Partly cloudy 42/31 Partly cloudy production services company, Hollywood and Bollywood that of Arab expatriate life in the ISLAMABAD 40/25 Clear 41/27 Partly cloudy facilitates work inside the emir- are going to Abu Dhabi, which capital as ripe with adultery and ate after deals are struck. is increasingly being viewed as a alcohol raises questions on what Thursday 12 June 2014 14 Sha’baan 1435 Volume 19 Number 6094 Price: QR2

www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 44557741 | Advertising: 44557837 / 44557780 Qatar has most dense population of millionaires in the world WASHINGTON: The amount Private financial wealth around But there was strong growth in Western Europe is second. But certain: more people are becoming most of a large existing asset base of private wealth in the boom- the world increased by 14.6 per- private wealth in China, where 2.4 by the end of this year, the Asia- wealthy,” the report said. amid volatile growth patterns,” ing Asia-Pacific region exclud- cent last year to $152 trillion million households count as mil- Pacific region excluding Japan will Hong Kong had the highest said Brent Beardsley, coauthor of ing Japan will overtake Europe helped by rebounding stock mar- lionaires, while Japan’s number of top Europe, which could count percentage of billionaire house- the BCG report. this year and the United States kets, with the Asia-Pacific region richest continued to fall. $37.9 trillion in private wealth holds, at 15.3 per million, with “The task in the developing 2018, according to a new study seeing a 30.5 percent jump, the The BCG study, “Riding a Wave at the end of 2013. And by 2018, Switzerland second. The shift of economies is to attract a sizable by Boston Consulting Group. BCG report said. That translated of Growth: Global Wealth 2014”, Asia will have $61 trillion, more wealth from the economic “old share of the new wealth being The most dense population of into a the number of millionaire said the largest store of private than the $59.1 trillion projected world” to the “new world” follows created there. Overall, the bat- millionaires was in Qatar (175 out households around the world financial wealth — cash, securities, for all of North America and economic growth, and poses new tle for assets and market share of every 1,000 households), then increasing by 2.6 million, to 16.3 and bank deposits but not includ- $44.6 trillion for Europe. “As the challenges. will become increasingly intense Switzerland (127) and Singapore million. Close to half were in the ing real estate or luxury goods — debate over the global polarisation “The key challenge in developed in the run-up to 2020.” (100). United States. remains the United States, and of wealth rages on, one thing is economies is how to make the AFP No change in oil output ceiling GDI wins QR1.1bn Opec paints soothing image of good supply, says prices beneficial to all QP contracts VIENNA: Opec, the oil export- ers’ cartel, opted yester- DOHA: Gulf Drilling day to keep its output ceiling International Ltd QSC (GDI), a unchanged, expressing confi- wholly-owned subsidiary of Gulf dence in the market despite International Services (GIS), global supply strains that have has been awarded two new con- kept prices high this year. tracts by Qatar Petroleum (QP) The Organisation of Petroleum for the provision of drilling rig Exporting Countries (Opec), services. which pumps one third of the The new contracts will cover world’s oil, said that member services to be performed by two nations had decided to hold their new land rigs (GDI-7 and GDI- collective production target at 8) that GDI is in the process of 30 million barrels per day (bpd), acquiring from a rig builder based where it has stood since late 2011. in the US. Each contract will have Saudi Arabia, the cartel’s a term of five years and the com- most influential player and big- bined value of both contracts is gest producer, added after the QR1.1bn. expanded to accommodate these announcement that it was “very The GDI-7 and GDI-8 are new operations. happy” with the state of the glo- being custom-designed accord- Ibrahim J Al Othman (pic- bal oil market. “How many times ing to QP’s specifications. GDI-8 tured), Chief Executive Officer did I already tell you? I am very will be GDI’s largest land rig, and of GDI, said: “GDI fully acknowl- happy with the market,” Saudi Oil at 3000HP, it will have the capa- edges and appreciates the value Minister Ali Al Naimi told report- bility of drilling deeper wells and of the partnership that has ers upon leaving the gathering at executing extended reach wells developed with Qatar Petroleum. Opec’s Vienna headquarters. to a much greater distance. The Working with QP has given GDI The cartel is in fact pumping new land rigs will also come with the chance to develop its skills, below its target owing to ongoing H E Dr Mohamed bin Saleh Al Sada, the Minister of Energy and Industry, in Vienna yesterday. a number of ancillary assets that technologies and competencies shortfalls in Libya — which been are required to support these which in turn has enabled GDI rocked by persistent unrest — and reporters in Vienna that most of Maria Botelho de Vasconcelos. Iran’s output meanwhile remains operations including water well to become a world-class drilling abundant supplies in the United the nation’s crude production was Omar Ali ElShakmak, Libya’s plagued by Western sanctions over rigs, mobile cranes, trucks and service company. It has also given States. The oil market held in pos- in the south. acting oil and gas minister and its disputed nuclear programme. trailers. The total investment is us the opportunity to provide our itive territory after the Opec deci- Opec members remain pleased President of the Opec conference, The International Energy being financed from a local bank drilling services at regional com- sion, with Brent North Sea crude with current oil price levels, said recent price movement was Agency, which advises countries on competitive terms. petitive market rates.” up 40 cents at $109.92 a barrel. which have jumped by around 10 “more a reflection of geopolitical on energy policy, had called last Construction of the two new GDI will soon commence the Global oil prices rose also percent since December on supply tensions than a response to fun- month on Opec to raise produc- land rigs will soon commence process of recruiting additional following news that jihadists strains also arising from unrest in damentals” of supply and demand. tion sharply to keep oil mar- and the rigs are expected to be personnel and providing the nec- took control of Iraq’s second Iran, Libya and Ukraine. Global oil prices have held kets well supplied ahead of an received, mobilised from the US essary training, certification and city Mosul after seizing it and “The price is good, I think the above $100 a barrel this year, expected spike in demand in the and placed into service during the orientations so that they can man a swathe of other territory in result (of the meeting) was also boosted partly by the Ukraine second half of this year. But Opec second half of 2015. GDI’s onshore these rigs and operate the ancil- the north. However, Iraq’s oil very good. The balance for all of us crisis, which has stoked worries shrugged off those worries yes- base camp, workshop, storage lary equipment in a safe and effi- minister Abdelkarim Al Luaybi producers and consumers is okay,” of a brutal civil war that could terday, declaring the market was yards, warehouses and accom- cient manner. played down the impact, telling said Angolan Oil Minister Jose disrupt global energy supplies. adequately supplied. AFP modation facilities are also being THE PENINSULA Toyota recalls 2.27m EU takes on Emirates cancels 70-plane Starbucks, vehicles over airbags Apple tax break A350 order worth $16bn

TOKYO: Toyota yesterday A company spokesman in BRUSSELS: The European TOULOUSE: Airbus suffered recalled 2.27 million vehicles Tokyo said it had received a com- Union launched a probe yes- what could be the jet industry’s globally over a defect that could plaint from a Japanese customer terday to determine whether worst cancellation and a set- see airbags fail to deploy in a who said his passenger seat was the special tax deals offered to back to its newest aircraft yes- crash and also posed a fire risk, burned from the defect. No seri- Apple and Starbucks by author- terday when Dubai’s Emirates dealing another blow to the ous injuries or accidents had been ities in Ireland, Luxembourg scrapped a $16bn order for the Japanese giant’s safety record. reported, he added. and the Netherlands amount to A350. The world’s biggest automaker In April, Toyota recalled 6.39 illegal state aid. The surprise decision by said the latest call back involved million vehicles globally over a “In the current context of tight Airbus’s largest customer comes 20 models, including its Corolla string of problems, and another public budgets, it is particularly months before the long-haul jet is sedan, Yaris subcompact and 520,000 last month, mostly in important that large multination- due to enter service and removes Noah minivan, and covered about North America, over several als pay their fair share of taxes,” 9 percent of the order backlog for 1.62 million cars overseas and issues including cable corrosion EU Competition Commissioner the jet, which took eight years and 650,000 in Japan. that could lead unused spare tyres Joaquin Almunia said. Apple and $15bn to develop. Some of the affected overseas to fall off. Starbucks — as well as a number The first A350 is due to be An Airbus A350-900 (right) at an air show in Berlin recently. cars were already included in a In February, it recalled 1.9 mil- of other multi-national companies delivered to Qatar Airways in the recall last year, but had not had lion units of its signature Prius including Amazon and Google — fourth quarter of this year. of confidence in a previously solid 20 A350-1000s in 2007. The deal their airbag inflator replaced, hybrid cars, after recalling mil- have come under intense pressure Airbus said it was not worried market that could also hit Airbus’s was worth around $16bn accord- Toyota said. lions of other models in recent from politicians and campaign- about replacing the lost orders, main rival, Boeing. ing to 2007 list prices, and would “The involved vehicles were years over a possible fire risk and ers over their tax affairs. The tax with its top salesman saying The A350 is Europe’s first jet- be worth close to $22bn if placed equipped with front passenger other safety issues. policies ruling the financial arm some airlines had immediately liner built mainly from advanced now, although launch customers airbag inflators which could have Despite logging record sales of Italian automaker Fiat, based expressed interest in buying some new materials and was designed to typically negotiate large discounts. been assembled with improperly and bumper profits, Toyota has in Luxembourg, is also included of the Emirates aircraft, the first compete with two types of aircraft Both Airbus and Emirates said manufactured propellant wafers,” been fighting to protect its repu- in the probe. of which was due to be delivered from Boeing - the lightweight the decision to cancel resulted it said in a statement. tation as US rival GM scrambles The multinationals are accused in 2019. mid-sized 787 Dreamliner and the from a review of Emirates’ fleet “(That) could cause the inflator to contain a deadly ignition-linked of enjoying sweetheart tax deals But analysts said the move larger but older 777 mini-jumbo. requirements, but the airline did to rupture and the front passen- scandal. Nissan and Honda have that allow them to move billions in raised questions over new aircraft Emirates was among the first not give specific reasons. Emirates ger airbag to deploy abnormally also issued major recalls in recent earnings from higher-taxed coun- demand, whether for the A350 buyers for the A350 when it placed is expected to phase out other in the event of a crash.” years. AFP tries to lower taxed ones. AFP itself or a more general wobble the order for 50 A350-900s and Airbus jets. REUTERS THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2014 18 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS GOIC, Turkish Growth flat for developing countries: WB International World Bank lowers growth forecasts for global economy, developed nations get stronger Coop Platform WASHINGTON: The World — dragged down global growth for should grow, boosting developing- post-crisis global economic envi- credit. The Washington-based Bank lowered its 2014 growth the year as a whole, the Bank said. country exports. But developing ronment,” it said. The World lender forecast growth of 7.6 per- sign MoU forecasts for the global economy, It marked down its 2014 fore- countries will be hard-pressed Bank’s latest outlook marked a cent this year, lower than China’s but said advanced economies’ cast to a 2.8 percent pace from to find the capacity to meet that deterioration from the January 7.7-percent growth rate in 2013. DOHA: The Gulf Organisation rebound from a rough start its January forecast of 3.2 per- demand, because most of them report, when it had raised its Beijing’s own target for this year for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) would help offset stagnation in cent. The global economy grew already are fully recovered from growth forecasts, saying both rich is 7.5 percent. yesterday signed a memoran- developing countries. 2.4 percent growth in 2013. the 2008 financial crisis and grow- and developing countries appeared GDP growth accelerated dum of understanding (MoU) Most of the pick-up in growth High-income countries would see ing close to potential. to be “finally turning the corner” slightly in the first quarter in with the Turkish International this year will come from high- stronger growth this year of 1.9 Developing countries were pro- after the global financial crisis. India, Mexico and the Philippines. Cooperation Platform (ICP) to income countries, particularly the percent from 1.3 percent in the jected to grow 4.8 percent this Much of the slowdown this year But the pace of growth slowed in exchange expertise and cooper- United States and the 18-nation previous year, the World Bank year, substantially below the 5.3 reflected weakness in China, the Indonesia, Mongolia, Malaysia ate in organising specialised eco- eurozone, the World Bank said in said. But developing countries can percent estimate in January. world’s second-largest economy. and Brazil and turned nega- nomic conferences for five years. its twice-yearly Global Economic expect mixed challenges from the “The outlook for developing First-quarter growth in tive in South Africa and Peru. In a press statement, the GOIC Prospects report. But a rough accelerating growth in the rich countries is for flat growth in Chinese GDP was only a 5.8 per- Sharp annualised contractions said the MoU was signed by GOIC start to the year — bad weather in countries. 2014. This marks the third year in cent annualized rate, with a sharp of between 8 and 12 percent Secretary General Abdulaziz the United States, financial mar- As high-income economies a row of sub-five percent growth deceleration in industrial output occurred in Ukraine, Thailand bin Hamad Al Ageel and ICP ket turmoil and the Ukraine crisis expand, their import demand and reflects a more challenging and Beijing taking steps to tighten and Morocco. AFP President Jenkiz Ozkenjil. The event was attended by Balja Kurdan Al Ayuti, Turkish Deputy Ambassador in Doha, Dr Afshen Hormozlo, ICP Consultative Committee Vice Mitsubishi, Oracle launches In-Memory Chairman and Mohammed Al No deal at Russia, Mukhaini, Assistant Secretary Siemens to bid General at GOIC, in addition to a number of directors from the Organisation. Alstom jointly Ukraine gas talks Al Ageel said: “The main objective of this MoU is to fos- FRANKFURT: German engi- BRUSSELS: EU-brokered Ukraine wanted a price set by ter cooperation, particularly in neering giant Siemens is work- talks with Russia and Ukraine the market laid down in a com- the economic areas in light of ing on a joint bid with Mitsubishi finished yesterday without an mercial contract, Prodan said, but Turkey’s unique geographic loca- Heavy Industries (MHI) for the accord as Kiev dug in over how “unfortunately Russia proposed tion which highly contributes in energy assets of French group to fix a gas price it said would a way of fixing the price which I boosting gulf exports. This coop- Alstom, the companies said yes- depend too much on Moscow’s would call political.” eration will chiefly encompass terday. However, sources within tenuous goodwill. “We cannot accept this price international conferences and Alstom dismissed the joint The latest round, which began mechanism,” he said, adding mutual investments. In fact, the offer, saying it would effectively on a more positive note after that Ukraine would continue to Turkish experience in the differ- mean a break-up of the French Russian giant Gazprom extended make “appropriate payments” to ent economic areas can benefit “national jewel”. to Monday a threatened gas cut- cover outstanding bills and new Gulf countries and Yemen, and Alstom , which favours a rival off, broke up with all three par- deliveries. GOIC can play a major role in offer by US giant General Electric, ties explaining their positions Russian Energy Minister this regard.” “is sceptical and shocked... It separately, highlighting continued Alexander Novak said Gazprom Ozkenjil said: “We share almost would be a dismantling” of the deep differences. had made an important gesture more than one thousand years of group, the sources said. EU Energy Commissioner in giving the talks extra time to history, religion and culture, yet Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Guenther Oettinger said in his Monday to reach an agreement, distance set us apart in the last 60 and Siemens said a statement opinion the talks had established failing which the company would years. Hence, it is very important that they have “joined forces in some common ground on price, then demand pre-payment for to bring together decision mak- evaluating a potential proposal for delivery volumes and duration gas. “We are now waiting for ers from the Gulf and Turkey to certain assets of the French mul- into 2015. action from Ukraine,” Novak said. develop various economic sectors. tinational conglomerate Alstom “We should use our remaining Russia had also laid out a pay- Thankfully, the first Bosphorus in order to strengthen the future days (to Monday) to our advan- ment schedule to cover Ukraine’s summit was attended by 20 position of Alstom, MHI and tage,” Oettinger said, adding that outstanding bills and future pay- countries, and the number of Siemens.” The two groups would all parties, including at head- ments, he said, and this was countries attending this event decide on the submission of a pro- of-state level, would remain in “sufficient for an accord that gradually increased to reach 51 posal to Alstom’s board of direc- contact in an effort to reach an would allow us to continue sup- countries participating at the 4th tors “by June 16,” the statement accord. plying gas.” Bosphorus summit. In addition, said. The joint offer will rival a “We are still in negotiations,” As the talks wound up in we are expecting 70 countries to $17bn counter-bid by US giant he said. “I can see movement on Brussels, Russian President attend the next summit.” General Electric, which, while both sides and both sides will need Vladimir Putin warned Ukraine Ozkenjil highlighted the favoured by Alstom itself, has run to continue to move.” against refusing the $385 price Platform’s participation at into political opposition in France. However Ukraine Energy on offer. the last two gatherings of the The French government views Minister Yuriy Prodan said Ukraine was driving negotia- “Industrialists’ Conference”. Alstom as a firm of national Oracle Corp CEO Larry Ellison introduces the Oracle Database Kiev could not accept an offer tions into a “dead end,” Putin said. He hoped to see future strategic importance and is con- In-Memory during a launch event at the company’s headquarters of $385 per 1,000 cubic metres “If our offer is rejected then we Bosphorus summits held in the cerned about safeguarding jobs as in Redwood Shores, California yesterday. Ellison launched the “in- as it depended on a Russian dis- will shift to a whole other level. Arabian Gulf in coordination it battles record unemployment memory” technology for speeding up data analysis in a bid to beef count of $100 which could easily That is not our choice and we do with GOIC to choose the topics, and declining industrial competi- up demand for his company’s software products. be withdrawn if Moscow changed not want that.” themes, panellists and partici- tiveness. AFP its mind. AFP pants. THE PENINSULA Zara owner reports rare fall in profit

MADRID: Spanish global clothing giant Inditex, owner of fast-fashion brand Zara, announced yesterday a rare fall in quarterly profits even as it pushed ahead with an aggres- sive international expansion. Inditex, created 40 years ago in the northwestern Galicia region by railwayman’s son Amancio Ortega, said net profit fell 7.3 percent from the same period a year earlier to €406m in the three months to April 30. It was the group’s first reported profit decline since 2009. Sales rose a modest 4.3 percent Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi (centre) talks with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (second right) as Alibaba to €3.75bn, Inditex said in a CEO Ma Yun (second left) attends a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing yesterday. statement. The group said its revenue fig- ure was affected by adverse cur- rency exchanges, adding that in Alibaba to buy out UCWeb local currencies sales were up 11 percent. Even in tough economic BEIJING: Alibaba Group the year. “Jack Ma has to do of the major gateways to the times, the group has pursued a Holding Ltd will fully acquire everything and anything he Internet with a 60 percent worldwide expansion policy first mobile browser firm UCWeb can to expand his footprint in search market share in May, installed by Ortega, Spain’s rich- in the biggest merger in the mobile space,” said Michael according to Alibaba-owned est man and still Inditex’s biggest Chinese Internet history, Clendenin, managing director data firm CNZZ. shareholder. Ortega retired as upping the stakes in its battle of Shanghai-based RedTech “UCWeb’s not a magic bullet chairman and chief executive in with arch-rivals Tencent and Advisors. for them,” said Clendenin. “But 2011, handing over to Pablo Isla. Baidu. Alibaba and its affiliates’ Jack Ma’s willing to go out and “All of Inditex’s brands con- Alibaba’s purchase of the one- acquisitions since the beginning invest in smaller assets that can tinue to expand internationally,” third of UCWeb it didn’t already of 2013 total at least $9.9bn. defend against WeChat.” said Inditex, which besides Zara hold emphasises the company’s Baidu spent more than $2.4bn Alibaba and UCWeb will form owns major retail brands includ- push to do more business on on acquisitions in the same the UCWeb Mobile Business ing Pull & Bear, Massimo Dutti, mobile in the world’s biggest period, while Tencent shelled Group responsible for Internet Bershka, Stradivarius, Oysho, smartphone market, where it out more than $1.9bn. browsers, search services, loca- Zara Home and Uterque. is locking horns with Tencent But Tencent, China’s biggest tion-based services, the mobile Inditex said it opened a net 53 Holdings Ltd and Baidu Inc. listed Internet firm, dominates gaming platform, mobile appli- stores in the quarter, growing It also adds to a string of smartphone screens with its cation distribution and mobile its global store network to 6,393 acquisitions, including a 50 per- near-ubiquitous mobile mes- literature services, UCWeb said stores in 88 markets. cent stake in China’s most suc- saging app WeChat, a situation in a statement. “We continue to see signifi- cessful football club. Once the which Alibaba executives have “This integration will cre- cant opportunities for growth deal closes, Alibaba, founded by referred to as a monopoly. ate the biggest merger in the for Inditex in the world,” Inditex Jack Ma, will have forked out Baidu, the third of China’s history of China’s Internet,” Chairman Pablo Isla said. AFP almost $6bn since the start of Internet giants, controls one Alibaba said. REUTERS THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2014 BUSINESS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 19

Abbott at NYSE Etisalat tightens UAE faces risks in pricing of debut bond offering

DUBAI: Abu Dhabi-based tel- property sector: IMF ecoms operator Etisalat has tightened price guidance across all four tranches of its planned Emirate likely to cut fiscal spending further debut bond issue, a document from lead arrangers said. DUBAI: The United Arab Dubai’s land department brushed The budget of Abu Dhabi Revised guidance earmarks Emirates is likely to cut its fis- off the warning, saying the prop- —which accounts for roughly the dollar bond with a five year cal spending further in 2014 as erty market growth was driven three-quarters of the Opec mem- lifespan to price at 75 basis points the oil and real estate-powered by the economy rather than by ber’s overall fiscal expenditure over midswaps, while the 10 year economy is growing strongly speculation. — implies a fiscal tightening esti- offering has been set in the range and private credit growth is The IMF said Dubai’s mega mated at nearly 6 percent of non- of 90-95 bps over midswaps, the recovering, the IMF said yes- projects could also create addi- oil gross domestic product, the document said. terday. The IMF also echoed tional financial risks to the emir- IMF said. “The combined federal This represents a drop from recent warnings about the risks ate’s still substantially indebted and emirate budgets imply further the initial price thoughts of 80 stemming from the accelerat- government-related entities. fiscal consolidation this year,” the bps and 100-110 bps over the same ing property sector, especially in “Further strengthening meas- International Monetary Fund said benchmarks respectively issued Dubai. ures to discourage speculation following annual consultations. It earlier yesterday. “The strengthening real estate would help mitigate the risk of said this was “appropriate as it Tightened pricing for the 7-year cycle, particularly in the Dubai a boom and bust cycle. Imposing would undo earlier fiscal stimulus euro tranche is in the range of residential market, could attract additional fees and restrictions that is no longer needed.” 80-85 bps over midswaps, while increased and potentially destabil- on reselling off-plan properties, The Fund said cuts would be the 12-year euro bond is at 110-115 ising speculative demand, spurring as currently under consideration, made in security, defence, and bps over midswaps, the document the risk of unsustainable price would further discourage specula- other current expenditures. Both said. This is inside initial guidance dynamics and an eventual correc- tive demand,” the IMF said. Abu Dhabi and trade hub Dubai for the euro bond tranches of 100 tion. With rent controls recently It also said the central bank are aiming for gradual fiscal con- bps for the seven-year and 125 bps loosened, there is also a risk that could consider further tightening solidation. “As budget amend- for the 12-year. rising real estate prices will feed rules on maximum loan-to-value ments in Abu Dhabi in the course Investor orders worth around more strongly into inflation.” ratios for mortgage lending and of the year are likely to result in $7.3bn have been placed for the The UAE central bank said this debt-service-to-income limits if higher than initially budgeted dollar portions and about €7.9bn week that residential rental yields price increases in the real estate spending, the mission projects a for the euro offering by the in Dubai and Abu Dhabi could market remain very large and if more moderate consolidation for United Arab Emirates’ largest indicate growing imbalances and growth in property lending keeps 2014,” the IMF said. telecom operator, the latest docu- property market overheating. But rising. REUTERS Australia’s Prime Minister Tony Abbott (left) rings the opening bell ment said. REUTERS at the New York Stock Exchange yesterday. France vows to Eurozone jobless rate far higher than advanced countries abide by budget PARIS: Eurozone unemploy- about half as much again as the one month, of the high levels of some countries: 56.9 percent in financial crisis. But that is still ment is still far higher than the overall rate of 7.4 percent across unemployment among young peo- Greece, 53.5 percent in Spain, 10.3 million higher than when the deficit target average rate across advanced the 34 countries belonging to ple in the OECD area, which has 43.3 percent in Italy, 36.1 percent financial crisis began just after countries, the OECD said yes- the Organisation for Economic led policymakers to speak of a in Portugal and 32.9 percent in July 2008. Outside the eurozone PARIS: France said yester- terday just as Britain reported Cooperation and Development “lost” generation. the Slovak Republic. The latest area, the US unemployment rate day over €4bn ($5.4bn) of extra another fall. However, the out- which published the monthly In April, 10.7 million young overall figures mean that across fell sharply by 0.4 percentage savings this year would help it look for young people — the data. The rate across OECD people were unemployed, about the 34 advanced democracies points in April from the March bring down its public deficit to “lost” generation — finding work countries edged down slightly by a quarter of all OECD-area peo- covered by the OECD, about 45 level to 6.3 percent and was stable 3.8 percent of GDP and move in the 34 OECD countries is 0.1 percentage point in April from ple without work, even though million people are registered as in Canada at 6.9 percent and in towards an EU-set target. improving slowly. the March level, and in the euro- the total has fallen by 1.3 mil- without work. Japan at 3.6 percent. More recent Finance Minister Michel Sapin Across the 18 countries in the zone also by 0.1 points. lion over a year. The figures for On the bright side, this is 4.9 data points to a steady US figure, laid out planned modifications eurozone, the unemployment rate One improvement was a sharp unemployment among 15-24 million fewer than at the worst but a slight increase in Canada to to this year’s finance bill, say- in April was 11.7 percent. This is fall, of 0.6 percentage points over year olds are extremely high in point in April 2010, after the 7 percent. AFP ing the government would make additional cuts of €1.6bn in state spending and €1.1bn in social welfare. State spending on debt UK unemployment falls interest this year would also be €1.8bn less than previously envis- aged, according to the document presented to cabinet. to lowest since 2009 France, the European Union’s second-biggest economy, is strug- LONDON: Britain’s labour can afford to keep interest rates gling to reduce its public deficit market recovery gathered on hold until well into next year,” and meet the EU target of three speed as a record number of said Samuel Tombs at Capital percent. Under EU rules, budget people found work and drove Economics. Sterling ticked higher deficits —the shortfall between unemployment to its lowest and British government bond government income and spend- level in more than five years in prices briefly hit a two-month low ing — should not be more than 3 the three months to April. after the data. percent of annual GDP. Pay growth slowed sharply but The jobless rate fell to 6.6 Paris has promised €50bn of the Office for National Statistics percent between February and spending cuts and reforms to suggested it was largely a blip April — its lowest since the three get back in the EU’s good graces, after the April 2013 figure was months through January 2009. but the Commission has said boosted by delayed bonus pay- That was down from 6.8 percent that while the country was on ments. Nonetheless, some econ- in the first three months of this the right track, these measures omists said the weak earnings year and below the 6.7 percent were not enough. France has nev- figures suggested that Britain’s rate expected in a Reuters poll. ertheless promised to meet the jobs recovery could carry on with- British Prime Minister David EU requirement by next year but out pushing up inflation. Cameron used the numbers Brussels has forecast a figure of The Bank of England says there to further his case that the 3.4 percent. is room for further growth in the Conservative Party deserves to The country already missed economy before it raises interest win another term in elections its previous deficit forecast of 4.1 rates although some of its policy- next May and he rounded on Ed percent in 2013 and had to revise makers have started to say they Miliband, the leader of the opposi- up its target for 2014 from 3.6 see a growing case for a rate hike. tion Labour party in parliament. percent to 3.8 percent. “With few signs still that the “He is absolutely allergic to good Sapin has also forecast growth labour market is a source of infla- news because he knows that as of 1 percent in France this year. tionary pressure, we still think the economy gets stronger, he gets AFP the Monetary Policy Committee weaker,” Cameron said. REUTERS

Weaker yen pushes prices up

Customers shop at Japan’s casual apparel giant Uniqlo in Tokyo yesterday. The operator of cheap chic clothing brand Uniqlo, whose affordable garments have come to symbolise deflation-plagued Japan, said it will hike its prices, blaming a weaker yen. THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2014 20 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS

Shanghai to launch gold exchange Egypt current Qatari bourse account deficit narrows to index loses $232.7m CAIRO: Egypt’s current account was in surplus between January and March, according to Reuters calculations, helping 58 points narrow the overall budget defi- cit three-quarters of the way through the financial year. Dubai market slides again The current account deficit was $232.7m at the end of March, DOHA: Qatar Exchange index Aabar emerged as a major Egypt’s central bank said in a lost 58 points, or 0.45 percent, shareholder of Arabtec in 2012 balance of payments statement yesterday to close at 12,912.81 and has since led a management yesterday, having narrowed from points from the previous closing shake-up at the company, award- a deficit of $5.7bn a year earlier. of 12,970.81 points on Tuesday. ing it with large contracts such as Egypt’s fiscal year starts on July The volume of shares fell a Dh20bn ($5.5bn) deal to build 1. to 14,933,941 from Tuesday’s 37 major buildings announced in Reuters calculations showed 17,897,406 and the value of shares February. a surplus of $523.1m in the decreased to QR659,920,804.10 It was not immediately clear January-March period, driven by from QR779,145,238.41 on Tuesday. whether the recent decrease in a rise in remittances and other Among the top losers were its stake signalled any change in payments from abroad, includ- Industries Qatar whose share was Aabar’s support of Arabtec, or An employee adjusts a gold necklace on a model at a shop in Wuhan, Hubei province of China. Banks have ing aid. down 1.31 percent to QR181.20, whether its stake would drop fur- started trial gold imports directly into the Shanghai free trade zone ahead of the launch of a gold exchange. The central bank said such Commercial Bank of Qatar ther. But uncertainty about the transfers had increased to $23.6bn lost 1.07 percent to QR65.00, stock, as well as suspicions that over the first nine months of the International Islamic Bank fell Aabar may have sold because it financial year, from $14.4bn at the 1.06 percent to QR83.70 and saw the market peaking, may con- same point a year before, “sup- Vodafone Qatar declined by 0.25 tinue to dampen the market. India exports hit six-month high ported mainly by the rise in net percent to QR20.20. Ali Adou, portfolio manager official transfers (commodity and Meanwhile, Dubai’s market at The National Investor in Abu cash)”. declined for a fourth straight day Dhabi, said the recent stake NEW DELHI: India’s exports India, the world’s largest buyer sluggish economy. Kher said it Egypt has received billions of yesterday as Arabtec tumbled and decrease did not necessarily sig- jumped to a six-month high of gold, has made strenuous efforts could lift the hefty 10 percent dollars worth of aid from Gulf the bourse said a major share- nal that Aabar was changing its in May, data showed yester- to constrain imports of bullion to import duty slapped on gold last Arab countries since Islamist holder had reduced its stake in long-term support of Arabtec, but day, in an encouraging sign for lower its current account deficit— year as part of measures aimed Mohamed Mursi, the country’s the construction firm. there was as yet little clarity. new Indian Prime Minister the widest measure of trade—that at heading off a balance of pay- first elected president, was ousted The slide underlined how the Another factor behind Narendra Modi who has pledged hit a record high last financial ments crisis. last July. Dubai bourse has become domi- Arabtec’s bull run this year was to reform and revive the strug- year. The high deficit fanned wor- The trade deficit declined by 1.5 nated by a few heavyweight stocks index compiler MSCI’s decision to gling economy. The trade gap widened to ries about a balance of pay- percent to $25.2bn from $25.6bn a which have been swinging widely include the company, along with Exports lept 12.40 percent from $11.23bn in May from $10.09bn ments crunch and put pressure year earlier, the central bank said, in response to frenzied trade by 18 other stocks from the United a year earlier to $28bn in May, the previous month, but it was on the rupee which sank to a as a 4.2 percent rise in merchan- retail investors. The main index Arab Emirates and Qatar, in its thanks to increased demand from lower than the $19.37 recorded record low before retracing its dise exports — to around $18.8 fell 0.6 percent. emerging market index at the end Western countries and a weaker a year earlier, yesterday’s data losses. billion - outpaced the 0.8 percent Shares in Arabtec dropped 7.8 of May. rupee which made the nation’s showed. Despite the stronger exports, rise in merchandise imports. percent, dominating turnover. Local and foreign investors goods more competitive. Commerce Secretary Rajeev analysts cautioned that condi- Foreign direct investment in Dubai Financial Market said in built up positions in those stocks Imports were down 11.41 per- Kher described the figures as an tions were still fragile, with stub- Egypt rose to $4.7bn in the first a statement after trading closed ahead of the upgrade, driving cent to $39.23bn helped by a 72 “encouraging sign” as the new bornly high inflation and a second nine months compared with that Abu Dhabi state fund Aabar them up, and started booking prof- percent fall in overseas gold pur- government looks to strengthen straight year of sub-five percent $3.6bn in the same period a year Investments had cut its stake its on a large scale this month. chases, the commerce ministry trade ties including with the economic growth. earlier, the central bank said. Arabtec to 18.85 percent as of yes- Abu Dhabi’s bourse added 0.1 data showed. United States to boost the AFP REUTERS terday from 21.57 percent on June 8. percent yesterday, ending a three- Some investors apparently got day losing streak, on the back of wind of the sales early this week, National Bank of Abu Dhabi, sparking a sell-off. The stock has which gained 2.3 percent. plunged 30 percent in the last Egypt’s bourse, which had four sessions; a total of 455 million risked being dropped from MSCI’s Flybe posts first pre-tax profit in four years shares changed hands this week, emerging market benchmark, while Aabar’s holdings decreased rose 1.7 percent after the index by only about 120 million shares. compiler said it was no longer LONDON: British carrier that prices on European routes Analysts on average expect flight routes, and grounding sur- Before its slump, Arabtec had considering such a move. MSCI Flybe Group Plc posted its first were being pressured by Gulf air- Flybe to report an adjusted pretax plus aircraft. more than tripled in value this said the decision followed a sub- pretax profit in four years, lines. European airlines are being profit of £20.02m ($33.6m) in the The company is also revamping year, and most analysts consid- stantial increase in the country’s beating analyst estimates, as it squeezed by a combination of cost- year ended March 2015, according its image by repainting its planes ered it overvalued. The stock is foreign currency reserves. exited unprofitable routes and conscious flyers, soaring fuel costs to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. purple from white, updating inte- still up 127 percent year-to-date. QNA/REUTERS grounded surplus aircraft. and higher airport charges. Flybe, whose investors include riors and introducing new staff But the company’s shares, which Robin Byde, an analyst at billionaire financier George uniforms. rose about four percent in early Cantor Fitzgerald Europe, said Soros, launched a turnaround The budget carrier swung to a QATARI MARKET trading, reversed course to drop there may be some downward programme last January, cutting pretax profit of 8.1 million pounds Bond Coupon Maturity Currency Mid-Price Yield Moody’s S&P as much as seven percent yester- revisions of forecasts for Flybe costs by giving up airport slots, in the year ended March 31. Qatar Govt 3.125% 1/20/2017 USD 105.44 1.00% Aa2 AA day after Lufthansa AG warned after Lufthansa’s warning. slashing jobs, exiting unprofitable REUTERS Qatar Govt 6.55% 4/9/2019 USD 121.13 1.93% Aa2 AA Qatar Govt 5.25% 1/20/2020 USD 114.88 2.39% Aa2 AA Qatar Govt 4.5% 1/20/2022 USD 110.63 2.93% Aa2 AA Afghanistan economy Qatar Govt 9.75% 6/15/2030 USD 163.00 4.27% Aa2 AA Qatar Govt 6.4% 1/20/2040 USD 124.00 4.77% Aa2 AA Qatar Govt 5.75% 1/20/2042 USD 115.13 4.76% Aa2 AA under the gun as bank Qatari Diar 3.5% 7/21/2015 USD 103.06 0.69% Aa2 AA Qatari Diar 5% 7/21/2020 USD 112.63 2.74% Aa2 AA Comqat 5% 11/18/2014 USD 101.88 0.55% A1 A- blacklist looms Comqat 3.375% 4/11/2017 USD 104.63 1.69% A1 A- KABUL: The most pressing challenge awaiting Afghanistan’s QIB 3.856% 10/7/2015 USD 104.00 0.78% NR NR new leader may not be the worsening violence, fractured US QNB 3.125% 11/16/2015 USD 103.13 0.90% Aa3 A+ relationship or declining aid, but an international blacklist QNB 3.375% 2/22/2017 USD 104.63 1.61% Aa3 A+ hanging over the country’s banks. At issue: Afghan banks’ failure to do enough to combat money Doha Bank 3.5% 3/14/2017 USD 104.63 1.77% A2 A- laundering and terrorist financing. Qtel 3.375% 10/14/2016 USD 105.25 1.08% A2 A- The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international Qtel 7.875% 6/10/2019 USD 125.69 2.38% A2 A- money laundering watchdog, says Afghanistan has failed to Qtel 4.75% 2/16/2021 USD 109.63 3.14% A2 A- implement its recommendations and will be blacklisted unless Qtel 5% 10/19/2025 USD 107.88 4.12% A2 A- laws that meet global norms are passed before it meets on June Rasgas 5.5% 9/30/2014 USD 101.63 -0.12% Aa3 A 23-27. This could cut off its banks from the global financial Rasgas 5.832% 9/30/2016 USD 106.75 2.77% Aa3 A system, disrupting up to $10bn worth of annual imports by the time the next president takes power. Rasgas 5.298% 9/30/2020 USD 109.63 3.57% Aa3 A If the blacklist is enforced, all sectors of the aid-dependent SOVEREIGNS economy will be put under further strain, market players say. Bond PDA* Maturity Currency Mid-Price Yield Moody’s S&P “The Afghan economy will be in crisis. It would seriously affect Abu Dhabi Govt 6.75% 4/8/2019 USD 122.63 1.82% Aa2 AA traders, government revenue and even employment,” said Afghan Dubai Govt 6.7% 10/5/2015 USD 107.50 0.90% NR NR International Bank’s CEO, Khalil Sediq. The new laws are being rushed through parliament but even Dubai Govt 4.9% 5/2/2017 USD 109.38 1.56% NR NR if both houses pass them in time, outgoing President Hamid Dubai Govt 7.75% 10/5/2020 USD 126.25 3.13% NR NR Karzai seems likely to block their passage, according to banking Dubai Govt 6.45% 5/2/2022 USD 121.38 3.34% NR NR executives who met him recently. Qatar Govt 4% 1/20/2015 USD 102.13 0.42% Aa2 AA “The president does not want any changes to the law,” said Bahrain Govt 6.273% 11/22/2018 USD 116.88 2.25% NR BBB one CEO who attended the closed-door meeting. “He believes Bahrain Govt 5.5% 3/31/2020 USD 111.50 3.30% NR BBB this threat of blacklisting is another ploy by the West and the US to put pressure on Afghanistan.” Egypt Govt 5.75% 4/29/2020 USD 105.75 4.62% Caa1 B- A spokeswoman for Karzai’s office declined to provide details Morocco Govt 4.5% 10/5/2020 EUR 108.00 3.08% NR BBB- from the meeting but said the president’s decision would be made in the national interest.

*Periodic Distribution Amount Karzai’s final months in power have been marked by a growing IMPORTANT NOTE: hostility towards the United States, particularly his refusal to Published by HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, P O Box 57, Doha, Qatar which sign a security deal allowing US troops to stay in the country is licensed and regulated by Qatar Central Bank and Jersey Financial Services beyond a 2014 deadline for foreign combat troops to leave. Commission. Information quoted is from publicly available sources or proprietary The drawdown of foreign forces coincides with an upsurge in data and subject to change. HSBC accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising out of the use of all or part of this material. This information is general and does not insurgent attacks over the past 18 months. take into account individual circumstances, objectives or needs. The price of bonds The last two men in the race to succeed Karzai have vowed to can and does fluctuate. The secondary market for bonds may not provide significant repair international ties, including signing the bilateral security liquidity or may trade based on prevailing market conditions. Past performance is not agreement, but the final results of the second round will not a reliable indicator of future performance. You should consider these matters and consult your financial advisor prior to making any investment decisions. emerge until late July at the earliest — over a month past the FATF deadline. Afghanistan’s nascent economy is already under massive stress, with domestic revenue down sharply this year, and inter- national institutions forecasting GDP growth to fall from a high of about 14 percent in 2012 to about 3.2 percent in 2014. REUTERS THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2014 BUSINESS VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 21

China, India economies Proof that minimum wage are made for one another BY WILLIAM PESEK increase doesn’t cost jobs BY DAVE OLIVER EN years ago, Indian economist and politician Jairam away with paying workers less than they’re This large rise in the real value of the Ramesh coined a word that captivated pundits and inves- worth. As a result, it’s possible for minimum UK minimum wage hasn’t cost jobs. The tors: “Chindia.” VERY year, employer groups wages to secure a fair wage for the low-paid UK Low Pay Commission has now com- T The idea that China and India might join forces, to say the same thing: a pay rise without harming employment. missioned over 130 pieces of research from cooperate as much as they compete, was both seductive and fleet- for low paid workers will raise Evidence from overseas supports this view. accomplished academic economists, which ing. Observers were heartened by promises from then-Chinese unemployment and the sky will A famous 1990 study, by David Card and finds minimum wages boost workers’ pay, President Hu Jintao and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh fall on small businesses across Alan Krueger, compared fast food employ- but don’t harm employment. to enact sweeping internal reforms and embrace regional coopera- Ethe country. Every year, the sky fails to fall ment in New Jersey and Pennsylvania after In Australia, there’s less evidence about tion — neither of which happened. The leaders of the world’s most in and small businesses continue to open one state increased its minimum wage and the effect of minimum wages on employ- populous nations turned inward. Their domestic problems festered. their doors the other didn’t. They didn’t find a signifi- ment. The evidence that is available sug- Now that Beijing and New Delhi are in the hands of Xi Jinping This year they’ve followed the usual script, cant effect on employment. gests that past increases haven’t cost jobs. and Narendra Modi, both self-described reformers, could Chindia with Joe Hockey, the treasurer, chiming Another landmark paper looked at US A 2011 paper in the British Journal of finally come to fruition as a force for mutual prosperity? Xi and in from the sidelines. Although the three restaurant employment in 288 different Industrial Relations found no significant Modi should certainly try, even if the obstacles standing in the percent increase in wages for the low paid pairs of adjacent counties that had different effect of Australian minimum wage rises way are formidable. awarded by the Fair Work Commission is minimum wages. They found that minimum on teenagers. Another paper looked at the No less than Jawaharlal Nehru entertained this same dream 70 barely enough to keep up with the cost of wages are effective in boosting pay, but they effect of youth award rates and found no years ago, when he predicted that an independent India and China living, business and the Abbott government don’t harm employment. evidence that they reduce employment. would join the United States and Soviet Union as the postwar’s think it’s too high. These studies aren’t alone. A paper in Research from academics at ANU suggests dominant world powers. Sheer size seemed to guarantee their They’re wrong. A three percent increase the British Journal of Industrial Relations that Australian employers have power in the global influence. Now, though, the focus for both countries must is, if anything, too modest. The expert examined 1,494 estimates of the employ- labour market. be on shared interests and economic ties that recognise relative panel of the Fair Work Commission, the ment effect of US minimum wage rises pub- It’s true that Australia’s minimum wage is strengths and weaknesses. body responsible for setting minimum wages, lished in 64 different papers. They found relatively high. That’s something we should Sorting out those shared values is a prickly business, of course. has examined the evidence about the effect that there was virtually no employment be proud of. America’s low minimum wage, China’s close relations with Pakistan irk New Delhi, while Modi’s of minimum wage rises on employment. effect from minimum wage rises. which entrenches the working poor in that budding friendship with Japan’s nationalist-in-chief Shinzo Abe They found that “modest minimum wage Similarly, in the UK, the evidence has country, didn’t stop American unemploy- makes Beijing wary. In his election campaign, Modi promised a adjustments lead to a small, or zero, effect been clear. When the UK first introduced a ment reaching 10 percent in their recent harder line on protecting India’s borders with China, where troops on employment”. minimum wage in 1999, the British govern- recession. Australia’s employment and have clashed in recent years. Barack Obama’s Asia pivot also is Minimum wage rises don’t necessar- ment took a cautious approach. They were unemployment figures have been the envy a potential dealbreaker if Washington tries to divide India and ily cost jobs in theory, and a growing body worried about the sort of negative effects of the developed world, not just in the wake China to maintain its sway in Asia. of evidence suggests they don’t cost jobs that the likes of Hockey and ACCI warn of the financial crisis but before that as well. But Chindia’s vast potential is reason enough for Xi and Modi in practice. The labour market isn’t well about. But they never arrived. The UK’s Don’t listen to the doomsayers like Joe to make building mutual trust a priority. That process began in described by simple supply and demand minimum wage is now 75 percent higher Hockey, who claim the sky will fall in if the earnest over the weekend when Indian Foreign Minister Sushma diagrams. than it was when it was introduced, while pay packets of the low paid keep up with the Swaraj met her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in New Delhi. At Employers have power in the labour mar- the UK CPI has risen by just 37 percent over cost of living. The evidence overwhelmingly issue was unleashing the huge untapped trade potential between ket, which means they’re often able to get the same period. shows that it won’t. THE GUARDIAN the two countries. With a combined annual gross domestic product of more than $10tr, their trade of $49.5bn in the April-December period really is a pittance. The immediate onus is on Modi. There can be no doubt India’s development model lags behind China’s. Consider that the head- lines Ramesh makes these days aren’t about grand economic unions, but toilets. Until Modi’s victory, Ramesh was rural devel- opment minister, a role in which he grappled with the shocking fact that half of India’s 1.2 billion people still defecate in the open. He even once implored women not to marry into families that didn’t have toilets; Modi pledges to put one in every home. Meanwhile, as New Delhi tends to plumbing, Beijing is signing $400bn gas deals with Russia and building new skyscrapers. Yet think of the possibilities. China’s coastal cities may be boom- ing, but its under-industrialised hinterlands could use a serious jolt. How about jointly operated special-enterprise zones that employ a mixture of workers from both nations? Along with cut- ting red tape, India’s most immediate need is for new roads, ports, bridges and power grids so it can better compete globally. China’s deep pockets could help finance such a building spree, while its companies could help pour the concrete. This isn’t about altruism, but complementarity. India wants to raise manufacturing’s share of GDP and Beijing wants to go upmarket. As China moves away from low-end manufacturing (which India covets) and toward a more entrepreneurial economic model (which India has), it could do worse than share notes and strategies with India. Yet the two countries also share many challenges: huge and growing divides between rich and poor; rampant corruption that squanders growth; runaway pollution; insatiable appetites for energy and other commodities; public debt levels that worry the outside world; a preference for boys that’s wreaking havoc with demographic trajectories; religious tensions; a distrust of Western institutions and discredited “Washington Consensus” policies; and powerful bureaucracies doing their worst to make sure nothing changes. One important caveat: Both nationalists, Xi and Modi must avoid buying into the hype about what joining forces could achieve. If this ends up being another Xi-Vladimir Putin exercise in nose- thumbing at the West, the enterprise may fail. It isn’t in demo- cratic India’s best interests, security-wise or financially, to make an enemy of Washington. But Xi and Modi would be wise to try to make Chindia an economic reality. It wouldn’t just benefit their 2.5 billion-plus people, but the entire global economy, too. WP-BLOOMBERG Cartoon Arts International / The New York Times Syndicate

Six solutions for the United Kingdom’s housing crisis BY HUGO DIXON large chunks of time, have lots of economy via lower income taxes. with a £50m home would instead difficult because of a cat’s cradle have a further benefit: cutting the spare space. The stamp duty on house be paying £1m. of planning constraints. national debt. RITAIN’S main eco- So do many old people, who are transactions should also be cut, That wouldn’t just be popular. Why not give the Mayor of Finally, there could be great nomic problem is that often living in homes that suited especially at the top end of the It would raise some money and London the right to determine efforts to clean up “brownfield” the supply of homes isn’t them when they had large young market where it reaches a pun- take the heat out of the top end the height limits allowable in the sites – plots of land that used to Brising nearly as fast as families. ishing seven percent, to lessen the of the London market. nation’s capital? He or she is in a contain factories, petrol stations demand. This doesn’t just create There’s nothing wrong with overall cost of trading down. A third option, which also good position to trade off the costs and the like. It is partly because the risk of a new housing bub- people wanting to have big houses. There is no chance of such might be popular, would be to and benefits. such land is contaminated that ble; young people are finding it But the government shouldn’t be a radical change, even if it was tax empty properties more. At Another radical suggestion, developers prefer to build new increasingly hard to find places encouraging them to do so. That’s phased in over several years, as it present, they enjoy a Council Tax which some government officials homes on greenfield sites. to live, especially in crowded precisely what the current tax should be. The politics would be discount. are keen on, would be to make Industry should pay the cost London and southeast England. system does. horrendous. That said, something Taxes could also be imposed more efficient use of state prop- of cleaning up its own mess. The The United Kingdom is a devel- Not only is housing woefully more modest on these lines may on undeveloped land. That erty. Nobody has done a compre- government could impose a gen- oped country and has the world’s under-taxed; expensive homes are be politically feasible. would encourage developers to hensive survey. eral duty to do this, dealing with sixth-largest economy by nominal taxed much less as a proportion By contrast, the politics of get a crack on and build homes But there are thought to be future contamination. Meanwhile, GDP and eighth-largest by pur- of their value than cheap homes. another tax idea — imposing an rather than sitting on land hundreds of billions of pounds it could impose a tax on industry chasing power parity. Effectively, the poor are subsidis- extra annual levy, of say two per- banks and just waiting for prices worth of real estate owned by the to pay for cleaning up existing The solution isn’t mainly to ing the well off. cent, on homes owned by “non- to rise. army, health service and so forth. brownfield sites. build new homes on greenfield This is why the highly regres- doms” — is attractive. Non-doms So much for using the existing Much of this is underutilised. The affordability of housing sites. It is understandable that sive Council Tax should be are people who live in the UK but housing stock and land banks The solution would be to take in the United Kingdom deterio- Brits don’t want to concrete over reformed so it is a flat percentage are not domiciled there for tax more effectively. What can be away the ownership of this prop- rated significantly from the early this green and pleasant land. of the value of each home. About purposes. done to build more homes in cit- erty from the current occupants 1980s and the late 1990s onwards, Rather, the thrust of policy one percent a year would prob- There is a widespread feeling ies, especially London? and charge them a market rent with house prices rising faster should be to use existing hous- ably be the economically sensible that London, in particular, has London generates approxi- for using it. They would obviously than earnings and the average ing stock much more effectively, rate – meaning somebody with a become a playground for the rich mately 20 percent of the UK’s have to receive an extra budget to age of first-time homebuyers while building new homes in 1 million pound house would pay and famous from abroad. GDP. London’s largest indus- pay that rent so there would be no increasing. cities. 10,000 pounds. Again there is nothing wrong try is finance, and its financial benefit in the short run. In the past week, both the Look first at the existing stock. This would give people who are with this, so long as non-doms pay exports make it a large con- But, over time, the occupants International Monetary Fund It’s not quite as tight as people rattling around in big houses a a fair chunk of tax. At present, tributor to the UK’s balance of would have an incentive to release and the European Commission think, but a lot of it is under- powerful incentive to move some- they can pay £50,000 a year to payments. property they didn’t need – which have highlighted Britain’s hous- occupied or some even unoc- where smaller. avoid tax on their non-UK wealth One big idea is to build could then be redeployed for hous- ing problems. cupied. Rich people, including The extra money raised and income. upwards, with more skyscrap- ing development. There are solutions. Politicians foreigners who buy houses and from this tax, and it would be With a “non-dom dwelling” ers and extra floors on existing The state could even privatise just need the guts to grab them. sometimes leave them empty for a lot, could be recycled into the levy of two percent, an oligarch buildings. At the moment, this is its property holdings. That would REUTERS THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2014 22 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MARKET

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NBA: Fisher named as NY Clinical Spurs regain lead Knicks’ coach

NEW YORK: Derek Fisher, who played 10 of his 18 NBA seasons under coaching legend and current New York Knicks with 111-92 win over Heat president Phil Jackson, was named yesterday as the Knicks’ new coach. The Knicks will pay a reported Leonard excels for winners as Miami suffer first home loss in play-offs $25m over five years for Fisher, a five-time NBA champion point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers MIAMI: The San Antonio hard to change the energy of the who follows cross-town rival Spurs routed the Miami Heat NBA Play-offs game.” Jason Kidd of the Brooklyn Nets 111-92 to seize a 2-1 lead in the San Antonio put on an offen- as players to step directly off the best-of-seven NBA finals yes- Final Result sive clinic in the opening half court into an NBA head coach- terday and deal the two-time combined with remarkable shoot- ing role. defending champion Heat their 1 2 3 4 T ing accuracy. “Today marks the next step first home loss in the play-offs. San Antonio 41 30 15 25 111 The Spurs hit 25 of 33 shots of this journey for the New York The Spurs played their motion Miami 25 25 25 17 92 for a 75.8 percent shooting per- Knicks franchise as we name offense to near perfection in the (San Antonio lead the best-of-seven series centage that was an NBA Finals Derek to lead the team as its head first half, leading by as many as by 2-1) record for a half. coach,” Jackson said. 25 points despite the best efforts “We were just kind of pushing “Our relationship began 15 of Miami’s LeBron James and player James scored 22 points to the ball and things were working years ago, and over time, it has took a massive 71-50 lead into the share Miami scoring honors with for us and we were kind of going come clear to me that he and I intermission. Dwyane Wade, although James with the flow,” Spurs forward Tim can form a great partnership once San Antonio survived a come- was never able to take control of Duncan said. again.” back that brought Miami within the game. San Antonio also applied their Fisher won titles with the seven points at 81-74 late in the He scored 14 points in the high energy pressure on the Lakers in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, third quarter, but the visitors first quarter with the next high- defensive end, taking advantage 2010 and leads the NBA in career reasserted themselves to secure est scoring Heat player Ray of some sloppy play by the Heat playoff appearances with 259. a comfortable victory that ended Allen getting three as the Spurs to create 20 turnovers, including “I’m excited to embark on the Heat’s 8-0 perfection at home charged out to a 41-25 lead. James seven committed by James. the next phase of my basketball this post-season. scored only eight points the rest Game Four of the National career and look forward to coach- Kawhi Leonard, who had aver- of the way. Basketball Association champi- ing a Knicks team that fans can aged nine points a game in the “They came out in a different onship series will be played on be proud of,” Fisher said. first two contests, led the Spurs gear than we were playing at,” Thursday on the Miami Heat’s “It’s an honor to work along- with a career high 29 points. Tony Heat coach Erik Spoelstra told home court. side Phil Jackson, who is both a Parker and Danny Green both reporters. “It’s a long series,” Spoelstra legend and friend, as we strive pitched in with 15 points. “It just seemed that we were said. “We have to be able to man- together to reach our ultimate “An unbelievable game by on our heels the most part of age this. We have to go through San Antonio Spurs’ Kawhi Leonard (right) drives past Miami Heat’s goal of bringing a championship Kawhi,” Spurs guard Manu the first half. And then when we the process together and somehow LeBron James in the second half of their NBA finals game 3 in Miami, back to New York. Ginobli told reporters. started to get to a different gear collectively come out with a much Florida yesterday. “There’s no question that Phil Four-time NBA most valuable in the third quarter, it was just better response.” REUTERS Jackson’s presence here was a huge part of the decision.” Fisher was given the task to try and rebuild a Knicks squad that Shelly Sterling to seek court reached the second round of the 2013 playoffs but went 37-45 last season. The Knicks last won the NBA backing as Clippers’ owner title in 1973. “I learned a great deal from LOS ANGELES: Shelly has tentatively approved a deal control of the team when doc- one of the greatest coaches in the Sterling will seek an emer- by Shelly Sterling, co-owner of tors deemed Sterling incapable of game,” Fisher said. gency court order confirming the franchise, to sell the club for managing normal business affairs. “I look forward to sharing my her as owner of the Los Angeles $2bn to Steve Ballmer, the former David Cornwell, a sports lawyer experience with my players and Clippers in a bid to block her Microsoft Corp chief executive. with law firm Gordon Rees Scully helping to reestablish a champi- estranged husband from having At one point, Sterling said Mansukhani, said that while onship culture. any say in the team’s $2bn sale, he supported the move, but he Sterling’s lawsuit did not hold “I look forward to this as a source with knowledge of the declared late on Monday the much legal weight, it could cause much as I did anything in life as matter said yesterday. Clippers were not for sale, and Ballmer to have second thoughts a professional. Donald Sterling, 80, was that while he realised it might be about the sale. The Knicks, who are trying to banned for life by the National unpopular, he would fight to keep “I don’t know if I’d go through keep superstar Carmelo Anthony Basketball Association in April the club he built over 33 years. with it at this point,” said from departing as a free agent, and fined $2.5m after a leaked Sterling’s lawyer, Maxwell Cornwell. fired coach Mike Woodson shortly tape of him making racist Blecher, said yesterday he “Two billion dollars is quite a after the end of a disappointing San Antonio Spurs’ Manu Ginobili (right) defends against Miami Heat’s remarks to a girlfriend prompted expected his client would even- bit to put on the line to have it 2013-14 season in which they Norris Cole driving to the basket in game 3 of the NBA finals in Miami an outcry from fans, players and tually challenge the clause in the subject to the whim of a district failed to make the play-offs. yesterday. sponsors of the team. The league family trust that gave his wife court judge.” REUTERS AFP

Quessenberry diagnosed with Seattle Mariners’ starting pitcher lymphoma Hisashi Iwakuma is relieved in the HOUSTON: Houston Texans’ eighth inning in offensive lineman David their game against Quessenberry has been diag- the New York nosed with lymphoma following Yankees yesterday which he has beenplaced on the in Seattle. The non-football injury list. Yankees beat the The team said Quessenberry Mariners 3-2. experienced “fatigue and a per- sistent cough” and almost imme- diately began chemotherapy treatments. Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos signed rookie cornerback Bradley Roby, their first-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, to a contract MLB: Workman, Napoli shine yesterday. The Broncos have now signed all six players that the team as Sox edge out Orioles 1-0 drafted last month. There are still 11 first-round picks around the NFL who have yet to sign NEW YORK: Boston right- 7 1/3 innings. St. Louis (34-31) contracts. hander Brandon Workman Baseball Results won by shutout for the third Where Johnny Manziel goes, allowed just one hit over 6 consecutive game. Tampa Bay Arizona 4 Houston 1 the spotlight follows, but head 2/3 innings and Mike Napoli (24-42) lost its 14th of 15, the coach Mike Pettine and the knocked in the game’s only Boston 1 Baltimore 0 Rays’ worst 15-game stretch in Cleveland Browns continue to run with a single in the third Philadelphia 5 San Diego 2 seven seasons. pledge their support of the fun- as the Red Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 7 Pittsburgh 3 Taylor Teagarden returned loving rookie. Baltimore Orioles 1-0. Minnesota 4 Toronto 0 to the Major Leagues in impres- The confident quarterback Workman struck out four LA Dodgers 6 Cincinnati 1 sive fashion when the New York from Texas A&M spent part of with just one walk for the Red Mets’ catcher hit a sixth-inning NY Mets 6 Milwaukee 2 last weekend -- time off for the Sox (29-35) in the longest out- grand slam to blow open a close St Louis 1 Tampa Bay 0 Browns -- sipping champagne ing of his career. It was his first game and lift the Mets to a win while floating on an inflatable win since July 30, 2013. Miami 8 Texas 5 over the Milwaukee Brewers. swan in a swimming pool at Club Baltimore (32-31) starter Kansas City 9 Cleveland 5 Teagarden was called up Rio in Austin, Texas, where the Chris Tillman (5-3) allowed Atlanta 13 Colorado 10 from the minor leagues and “X Games” were staged. just one run on seven hits with LA Angels 2 Oakland 1 making his first appearance “I would become concerned if three strikeouts and three NY Yankees 3 Seattle 2 since last August. it was something criminal and I walks over six innings. The Mets (29-35) snapped a Washington 2 San Francisco 1 would be concerned if it affected Adam Wainwright became six-game losing streak, while his job,” Pettine said. the first National League the Brewers (38-27) fell to 3-3 Arizona Cardinals cornerback pitcher to win nine games Wainwright (9-3) was hardly on their current eight-game Patrick Peterson said he will not this season, and the St. Louis dominating, allowing seven road trip. skip minicamp or training camp Cardinals sent the Tampa Bay hits and two walks in seven In other game, Twins out- in a contract holdout. Rays to their third straight innings, while Tampa Bay’s Jake classed Blue Jays 4-0 to earn AGENCIES shutout loss. Odorizzi surrendered a run in winning points. REUTERS THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2014 24 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Mickelson desperate to Scott eyes US Open title clinch US Open crown

PINEHURST, United States: “It shows that they have a World No.1 golfer banks on recent form for mega event Returning to Pinehurst’s complete game,” said Mickelson. Course for this week’s US Open “If I’m able to do that, I feel could hardly be more poignant that I would look upon my own PINEHURST, United States: feather in my cap,” Scott said. “It’s for Phil Mickelson (pictured) career differently. That’s why it Top-ranked Adam Scott has a much smaller golf course than who was a runner-up when the would mean so much, in addi- never been a contender at the we normally play on tour and to year’s second major was first tion to the fact it’s our national US Open, but the Australian scale back and be precise off the played at Pinehurst in 1999. championship. star has confidence this is the Australia’s tee with some irons and precise Not only has the American “Growing up here in the United week he finally puts himself in Adam Scott into the greens with wedges, that left-hander gone on to finish sec- States, this is a tournament that the title hunt. speaks to has been (the result of) a lot of ond in the tournament I’ve always felt this The 2013 Masters champion the media in hard work on my shorter clubs. a further five times, patriotism for and will tee-off today in the 114th US Pinehurst, “I’m trying to build a game that he has yet to win his would love to win, plus Open at Pinehurst having missed North can compete at any event.” national champion- with all the close calls. the cut in six of 12 prior US Open Carolina Scott compares the look of ship, leaving him one Mickelson’s most starts with a top showing of 15th yesterday on the layout to some sand-area shy in his long cher- recent close call at in 2012 at Olympic. courses in his native Queensland, ished bid to complete a a US Open came the eve of “Certainly I haven’t had the and compared the many options rare grand slam of the at Merion last year the US Open best record at the US Open. It’s offered on approaches and recov- four majors. when he tied for sec- hard to put a finger on a lot of it,” tee-off eries to those at Augusta National “It’s a career goal ond, two shots behind Scott said. or Royal Melbourne. of mine to win all four England’s Justin Rose, Scott, who plays the first “That’s what all those courses majors,” Mickelson, 43, but his first near miss, two rounds alongside reigning give you when you are just off the said in a crammed media centre at Pinehurst in 1999, was certainly Masters champion Bubba Watson surface. You have options on how interview room at Pinehurst the most emotional. and 2011 Masters winner Charl to play it,” Scott said. Resort. Going into that year’s cham- Schwartzel of South Africa, has last 60 holes or so after a really kind of turn the corner and get “These chipping areas provide “I feel like the five players that pionship, Mickelson carried the improved his game much of that bad start Thursday. And the con- in contention. This course sets up you with a lot of different options have done that have separated unwanted label of being the best time but never managed a break- fidence grew last year. I battled a well to me.” on how to play a shot, so imagina- themselves from the other play- player never to have won a major through in what are considered little bit. Scott comes into his first major tion is going to be a big thing. ers throughout all time.” and had been fully prepared to the hardest conditions players “Maybe it’s coincidence that as world number one with confi- “There are some areas which The only players to have withdraw had his pregnant wife face each season. I haven’t had my best stuff at a dence after a win last month at you really don’t want to find your- clinched all four of golf’s pro- Amy given birth to their first “I’ve done a good job, but maybe US Open, but I certainly feel like Colonial in his first event after self and then there are some other fessional majors are Americans child.“Although I haven’t won one not quite as good at the US Open,” where my game’s at now I should overtaking injury-hit Tiger Woods areas which are fairly playable Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Jack yet, I’m still fighting hard and this Scott said. “However, I felt at be able to compete here. for the top spot. and you’ll get away with missing.” Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, and would be a great place to break Olympic I played very well the “So it’s a good week for me to “Winning at Colonial was a big AFP South African Gary Player. through and do it.” REUTERS Wiggins confirmed for Froome continues to lead as Li escapes Commonwealth Games Trofimov wins fourth stage early exit in LONDON: Bradley Wiggins added Wiggins, who didn’t com- Japan Open is to compete for England at pete in last year’s Tour. GAP, France: Russia’s Yury the upcoming Commonwealth On top of his 2012 triumph, Trofimov made a solo break TOKYO: China’s Olympic bad- Games in Glasgow it was Wiggins has won four Olympic to win the fourth stage of the minton champion Li Xuerui sur- announced yesterday, just days gold medals both on the track and Criterium du Dauphine yester- vived a scare in the first round after he effectively ruled him- the road and so will be a strong day as Britain’s Chris Froome of the Japan Open yesterday as self out of this year’s Tour de addition to an English cycling held the leader’s yellow jersey. she battled from behind to beat France. team that includes fellow Olympic The Katusha team rider world junior champion Akane Wiggins, who in 2012 became champions Laura Trott, Joanna launched his attack 18km from Yamaguchi. the first British winner of Rowsell, Dani King, Ed Clancy, the line on the Col de Manse, pull- Her compatriot Lin Dan, who cycling’s most prestigious road Steven Burke, Jason Kenny and Russian Yuri ing ahead of a breakaway group has two Olympics, five world and race, appeared unhappy that the Philip Hindes. Trofimov celebrates formed on the 21km mark. five All-England titles under his Sky team appeared to be concen- “This cycling team is undoubt- on the podium after Swede Gustav Larsson crossed belt, made a solid start in the trating all their efforts on last- edly the best we have ever seen winning the fourth in second ahead of Dutch rider men’s first round by beating fellow year’s winner Chris Froome. selected for Team England,” said stage (Montelimar Pim Ligthart after the 167.5km Chinese Xue Song 21-15, 21-18, in “The team is focused around Chef de Mission Jan Paterson - Gap) of the 66th run from Montelimar and Gap. his first event in the top-flight Chris Froome,” Wiggins, 34, said after the squad was announced Dauphine Criterium For 30-year-old Trofimov it World Superseries since March last week. yesterday. cycling race was a second stage win in the 2012. “I am gutted. I’ve worked “To have eight Olympic cham- yesterday in Gap. Dauphine six years after that on Top-seeded Li, the women’s extremely hard for this through- pions line up alongside previous Morzine. “I can’t believe it,” said world number-one, needed out the winter and up to the sum- Commonwealth Games medallists Trofimov. “I know this climb since 65 minutes to tame Japan’s mer. I feel I am in the form I was and some talented younger ath- the last Tour de France, I was Yamaguchi, a high school girl two years ago,” he explained. letes is genuinely exciting for us. already in the break-away group.” who won last year’s women’s title, “I’ve been working towards “Whether it’s on the track, Fifth stage covers 189.5km to 17-21, 21-19, 21-18. that all season. It’s disappointing the road or at the mountain bike La Mure, and includes six climbs, “Yamaguchi is good at picking because it would perhaps have course, fans are in for a treat the final one near Laffrey, 20km up the shuttle and fighting on. been my last Tour de France,” England are competing.” AFP from the line. AFP But at times she suddenly turns offensive,” said the 21-year-old Li. “She played so well that she wore me out and made me sit on the floor during the match.” Li, competing for the first Wiraka official time in the Japan Open, allowed Yamaguchi to take a 20-12 lead Doha set to host World 9-ball after a 4-all tie in the first game. table provider Li’s fightback stopped at 17-20. DOHA: Pool fans are in for a defending champion and world Yamaguchi, 17 years old and treat as the biggest and most number one Thorsten Hohmann ranked 62nd in the world, who for pool event prestigious tournament in of Germany will be hard pressed fought through the qualifying the men’s professional game, to pull off a repeat of his spec- round on Tuesday, jumped to a DOHA: Wiraka Pte Ltd will the 2014 WPA World 9-ball tacular all-around performance 7-3 lead in the second game. be the official table provid- Championship, gets under way in the 2013 World 9-ball last But Li, the 2013 Superseries ers for the 2014 World 9-ball here from Monday. September in Doha. Finals champion who has won Championship (W9BC) ) of the This will be the fifth straight Hohmann’s run last year was the Malaysia Open but fin- World Pool-Billiard Association year that Qatar hosts pool’s most simply one for the ages. After ished runner-up in three more to be held here from June 16 to coveted championship. barely squeaking by Japan’s Toru Superseries events so far this 27. Once again, 128 players from Kuribayashi, 11-10, in the final year, caught Yamaguchi at 8-8 Wiraka Pvt Ltd will provide over 40 countries will clash to see 64, Hohmann proceeded to slay and they swapped the lead to 24 tables, besides other tables who will be crowned the king of defending champion Darren 19-all. Li went on to take the next accessories like rectangles, light- 9-ball pool. Appleton of England, then two points. ning’s etc for the event, for the The tournament, which moves crushed a wall of four straight Yamaguchi struggled after championship organized by Qatar back to the Al Sadd Sports Club Filipino stars on the way to the taking an early 5-1 lead in the Billiards & Snooker Federation in Doha this year, will be held in title. deciding game. After 9-9, the two (QBSF) two stages. Stage one, which will In the final, Hohmann defeated shuttlers went tit-for-tat to 17-17. Of the two-dozen tables to be run from June 16-19, is the quali- a surprise opponent in Filipino Li surged ahead to 19-17 and took put at the disposal of the organ- fying stage where 128 players will veteran Antonio “Ga Ga” Gabica, advantage of her serves to win the isers 14 of them will pressed into try to fill nearly one dozen open who was playing the finest pool of match. service at the tournament venue slots. his 15 year career and had pro- “Although I lost, I enjoyed and the rest will be available for The brutally tough qualifiers duced one of the great feel-good myself and I could play my kind practice for players taking part in are filled up with players from stories pool had seen in years. of game,” the teenager said. “I did the tournament. around the world, but with heavy Gabica had lived and worked not lose easily and it made me A contract between Wiraka emphasis on Middle Eastern in Qatar for the last four years, confident.” Pte Ltd and QBSF will be signed players, Filipinos, Taiwanese, working as an assistant coach for In the second round on during the 2014 World 9-ball Japanese and several Europeans. the Qatari national pool team. Thursday, Li will face either Eriko Championship, informed QBSF Stage two, which also features The winner of the 2014 World Hirose or Ayumi Mine, both of officials. 128 players, begins on June 21. 9-ball Championship will receive Japan. Wiraka Pte Ltd is the manu- The players will be broken up $30,000. The runner-up will Another Chinese star, second- facturer, Wholesaler & Retailer of into 16 groups of eight playing a receive $15,000. The total prize seeded Wang Yihan, whipped All Cue-sport range of products. race-to-9, alternate break, double fund is $200,000. Canada’s Michelle Li 21-11, 21-17 more than 28 years of experience elimination format. The players will compete on in the first round. Wang, the 2011 in servicing and maintaining Four players from each group Wiraka New Model Tables with world champion and the runner- snooker and pool tables. will make up the final 64, which Simonis 860 Cloth, Electric Blue up to Li Xuerui at the London Qatar has the rights to host the marks the start of the always Color, and use Aramith Super Pro Games, was to take on Japan’s World Pool-Billiard Association tense and dramatic single elimi- TV Balls. Sayaka Takahashi in her next championship consecutively until nation phase of the tournament. The Qatar Billiard and Snooker match. 2017. Matches will then become race Federation, which is once again Lin Dan, 30, was unseeded as The championship is sponsored to 11, alternate break. The final, hosting and organising the World Germany’s Thorsten Hohmann lifts his 2013 WPA World 9-ball he was ranked 35th in the world by Qatar Olympic Committee which takes place on June 27, will 9-ball Championship, will be pro- Championship trophy in this file photo. Doha played host to the after coming back from a seven- (QOC), while Simonis (cloth) are be a race to 13. viding live streaming of the entire prestigious tournament. Hohmann will start as favourite in this year’s month sabbatical this year to win the co-sponsors. Although, he is more than tournament on its website, www. championship which will see several cueists in action. the Asian championship and the THE PENINSULA capable of back-to-back wins, qbsf.qa. THE PENINSULA China Masters in April. AFP THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2014 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 25 SL ‘focused’ as Test series begins at Lord’s Mathews expects hostility surrounding run out controversy

LONDON: Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews did his best to play down any lingering discon- tent surrounding the contro- versial run out of Jos Buttler, but admits to expecting some hostility when his side’s two- England’s Alistair match test series with England Cook (left) and Sri begins at Lord’s today. Lanka’s Angelo The visitors won the one-day Mathews pose with international series 3-2, but their the series trophy final victory was overshadowed by at Lord’s Cricket West Indies’ Jerome Taylor and Darren Bravo celebrate the wicket of the dismissal of Buttler, who was Ground in London Ross Taylor during the penultimate day of the first Test against New runout at the non-striker’s end by yesterday ahead of Zealand yesterday at Sabina Park in Jamaica. Sachithra Senanayake, who took the first Test match. the bails off when he strayed out of his crease. Neither player is involved in New Zealand stumble the five-day series but as cap- tain Mathews made the call to uphold the appeal, a decision that incensed the England side, it has but in control over WI added extra spice to the series. The incident also came after to enjoy ourselves and play some on.” In Mahela Jayawardene and exciting time,” Cook said. “Three KINGSTON: A second work- Brendon McCullum prevented Sri Lankan heckles were already good cricket.” Kumar Sangakkara, Sri Lanka new caps is a very exciting time manlike half-century by Tom the hat-trick and contributed 17 raised by the reporting of Talk inevitably returned to have two of international cricket’s and we have a lot of guys with Latham held the New Zealand in a 41-run fifth-wicket partner- Senanayake over a suspect bowl- the controversial run out, with most experienced batsmen, albeit not a lot of experience but then second innings together and ship with Latham before he was ing action. Mathews refusing to back down ones who have struggled on pre- on the other side of the changing took the tourists to 96 for five bowled between bat and pad by Mathews and his opposite on his belief that Senanayake was vious tours to England, but their room you’ve got five or six guys at lunch on the fourth day of Shane Shillingford. Alastair Cook spoke briefly after in the right. seam attack, of vital importance who have played close to 100 tests. the first Test against the West While his team-mates in the the match about the incident, “I don’t want to see that hap- early in the northern summer, is “It’s quite a big split but the Indies at Sabina Park in Jamaica top order continued to struggle, when feelings were still high, but pening again. Buttler was warned less so. last couple of days (training) have yesterday. Latham remained disciplined and the 27-year-old said his side was a few times - he did it in the England are expected to name been brilliant.” Building on a first innings defiant throughout his innings, more interested in winning the Lord’s ODI and we analysed it three debutants, with Sydney- He backed the newcomers to advantage of 246 runs, the respecting the excellent opening series than provoking tensions. after that, and they have taken 21 born Sam Robson to open with show that they could be the future Black Caps now enjoy an overall spells of Taylor and Kemar Roach “We want to be focused, con- twos in the last 10 overs,” he said. Cook, all-rounder Moeen Ali of the England side. lead of 342 with five wickets in with the relatively new ball. centrate on what we can do,” “He was backing away but we to bat at number six and Chris “It takes time to feel settled in hand heading into the afternoon He was more prosperous off Mathews told reporters yesterday. did nothing about it - we just Jordan one of the pace options. international cricket, you never session. the spinners however, especially “There are so many things couldn’t let him do that in every It is coach Peter Moore’s first feel totally comfortable but you Following his knock of 83 on favouring the pull and cut when happening around but we want game. We warned him twice and, test back in charge of the England need a bit of experience to know the opening day, the left-handed Shillingford and Sulieman Benn to stick to our basics, try and do as I keep saying, I don’t know how since replacing Andy Flower after how it works to feel the difference opener’s unbeaten 51, which has so dropped short. our best and win against England. to stop a batsman doing that con- the 5-0 Ashes humiliation. and the step up. far occupied three hours, was par- He did appear to enjoy a bit “We played pretty well in the sistently so we had to go for it. With Kevin Pietersen’s inter- “That can lead to a bit of incon- ticularly important after an early of luck though when ruled “not ODIs and confidence is pretty “I don’t want to keep talking national career over, England sistency at the start, look at all double-strike by Jerome Taylor out” to an LBW appeal off Benn high. We all know it is going to about it - we’ve been talking about have bigger concerns than a con- the senior guys, they’ve had their reduced the New Zealanders to 14 although television replays sug- be a hostile series, but we are up it ever since the ODI series so we troversial run out as they look ups and downs to get to where for four and raised expectations of gested the ball would have hit the for the challenge and we just want just want to put it to bed and move to rebuild for the future. “It’s an they are now.” REUTERS the home side getting back into leg-stump. the match by completely demol- Jimmy Neesham (14 not out), ishing their opponents’ second who continues to radiate confi- Younus gets innings. dence with hundreds in two of Ireland cancel Pakistan tour Taylor, who continues to his first three Test innings, will category ‘A’ impress on his return to Test resume after the interval with cricket after a four-and-a-half- Latham, the pair seeking to put contract in aftermath of airport attack year absence through a series of the match completely out of the injuries, trapped nightwatchman reach of the West Indies on a sur- Ish Sodhi and key middle-order face offering increasing assistance KARACHI: The Pakistan LAHORE: Pakistan expressed Pakistan has been a “no go” “Cricket Ireland and the PCB batsman Ross leg-before off suc- to the slow bowlers. Cricket Board (PCB) reinstated disappointment after Ireland location for international squads were in advanced discussions to cessive deliveries. AFP former captain Younus Khan cancelled a scheduled tour fol- ever since terrorists attacked the play three ODIs in Pakistan in in the top category of play- lowing a militant siege on Sri Lankan team bus in Lahore in September,” Barry Chambers, Scoreboard ers awarded central contracts Karachi airport that left 37 March 2009. Cricket Ireland’s spokesperson after his demotion was widely people dead, dashing hopes of The attacks, which killed eight told ESPNcricinfo. New Zealand (I innings): ...... 508/7 decl Bowling: Boult 19-3-67-1 (1w, 1nb); Southee criticised. reviving international cricket people and injured seven visiting “There had been a preliminary West Indies (I innings): 16.2-2-19-4; Craig 24-3-91-4; Neesham 6-1- Younus, 36, had been listed following a five year hiatus. players, forced Pakistan to play agreement to play three games C Gayle c wkpr Watling b Southee ...... 64 14-0; Sodhi 16-1-69-1. in category B but the PCB said A Pakistan Cricket Board all its home matches in neutral subject to a security review by K Powell lbw Craig ...... 28 New Zealand (II innings): yesterday that Chairman Najam (PCB) spokesman said arrange- venues within the United Arab credible experts, and agreement K Edwards c Taylor b Craig ...... 0 P Fulton c Ramdin b Taylor ...... 0 Sethi had ordered an amendment ments for a three-match series Emirates. from the players and staff, which D Bravo c and b Sodhi ...... 0 T Latham (batting) ...... 51 to rectify the situation. with associate team Ireland were The PCB had twice convinced would have been the next stage S Chanderpaul (not out) ...... 84 K Williamson b Roach...... 2 Under a new clause to be close to being finalised. Bangladesh to tour them in 2012 of the process. With the recent M Samuels lbw Southee ...... 0 I Sodhi lbw Taylor ...... 4 inserted into the rules, any player “Ireland team was due to play but the short, limited-over series tragic events at Karachi Airport, D Ramdin c wkpr Watling b Southee ...... 39 R Taylor lbw Taylor ...... 0 who has played over 300 matches three one-day matches in Lahore failed to take off because of secu- the series will now be deferred to K Roach c Fulton b Craig ...... 4 B McCullum b Shillingford ...... 17 in all three formats of the game, in the first week of September rity fears. a later date.” J Taylor c McCullum b Boult ...... 7 J Neesham (batting) ...... 14 and has captained in all three for- and a lot of effort had gone into PCB said England and Wales The PCB sent an invitation to S Benn b Craig ...... 17 Total (for 5 wkts at lunch) ...... 96 mats, will be placed in category convincing them. But all efforts Cricket Board (ECB) had helped Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for a S Shillingford c Watling b Southee ...... 14 Fall of wickets: 1-0, 2-7, 3-14, 4-14, 5-55. ‘A’. have gone in vain again,” said in their latest efforts to see an short series after their president Extras (LB-2, W-1, NB-2) ...... 5 To bat: B.J Watling, T Southee, M Craig, T Boult. Younus, has been been in the PCB spokesman Agha Akbar. international squad tour the trou- Mahinda Rajapakse assured he Total (all out) ...... 262 Bowling: Taylor 8-4-13-3; Roach 11-6-9-1; top category of the contracts Sunday night’s attacks on bled country. will send the team while SLC said Fall of wickets: 1-60, 2-60, 3-61, 4-104, Benn 15-2-35-0; Shillingford 8-0-28-1; Samu- since they were introduced three Karachi airport left 37 people Cricket Ireland confirmed the it will consider and reply after 5-104, 6-176, 7-185, 8-194, 9-223, 10-262. els 3-1-3-0. years ago. AFP dead including 10 militants. talks were in advance stage. consultation. AFP

Hingis granted Murray starts new era with Mauresmo Wimbledon LONDON: Andy Murray starts match against France’s Mathieu, in the 2012 Wimbledon final, wildcard his bold venture with new coach which is scheduled to be the sec- Murray has been unstoppable Amelie Mauresmo yesterday as ond match on the main court at on grass, winning 18 consecutive the Wimbledon champion opens the Wimbledon warm-up in West matches to take the Olympic gold LONDON: Former World his Queen’s Club title defence London. medal in the men’s singles at the number one Martina Hingis has against Paul-Henri Mathieu. Mauresmo, who had arrived too All England Club, then lifting been awarded a wildcard for the Murray sent shockwaves late to witness her new employer’s the Queen’s title last year before Wimbledon doubles competi- through the tennis world when morning hit on Tuesday, finally becoming the first British man to tion as she continues her second Andy Murray he announced on Sunday that joined Murray’s regular team of win the Wimbledon single crown comeback following her retire- trains as his Frenchwoman Mauresmo was his assistant coach Dani Vallverdu, for 77 years. ment in 2007. choice to replace Ivan Lendl, who fitness trainers Matt Little and That golden period for Murray newly-appointed The 33-year-old Swiss, who quit in March, as his coach for at Jez Green, and physio Mark came during his remarkably suc- French coach won five singles and nine doubles least the grass-court season. Bender, as the Scot practised with cessful two-year spell with Lendl, Amelie Mauresmo grand slam titles, returned last The 27-year-old’s decision to Denis Kudla of the United States. who helped end the Scot’s long looks on during a year with Daniela Hantuchova ignore several high-profile male After receiving a bye into the run of failures in Grand Slam practice session but found little success. coaches to hire Mauresmo, a second round, Murray will be finals. on day three She will partner Russia’s Vera former world number one and expected to start his bid for a Now the pressure is on of the Aegon Zvonareva at the All England Wimbledon champion, has been record-equalling fourth Queen’s Mauresmo is prove she can Championships at Club. the talk of the sport for the last title with a comfortable win restore Murray to that kind of the Queen’s Club In March she won her first title three days and inevitably report- against world number 92 Mathieu, Grand Slam glory after a post- in West London since 2007, the year of her last ers and photographers crammed who has lost all five of his matches Wimbledon slump which has seen yesterday. appearance at Wimbledon, when into every available space around against the British star. him fail to reach a single final she triumphed with German the court as the pair had their It will be a welcome return to since beating Novak Djokovic at Sabine Lisicki at the Sony Open first practice session together at grass for Murray after the clay- the All England Club last July. in Miami. Queen’s yesterday. court season came to a bitter end Mauresmo has tried her hand Former Australian Open men’s There were plenty of smiles with a humbling straight sets at coaching on several occasions finalist Marcos Baghdatis of from both as world number five defeat against Rafael Nadal in the since retiring in 2009 and even Cyprus has a wildcard into the Murray went through his work- French Open semi-finals. had a brief spell working with men’s singles. out ahead of his second round Since losing to Roger Federer male player Michael Llodra. AFP REUTERS THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2014 26 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT

Cup bonuses cause stir from Spain to Cameroon FIFA will give $35m to the winning federation, $25m to runners’-up

PARIS: From Cameroon’s play- performances would result in for others, such as Cameroon, ers refusing to board their plane drastically reduced earnings. bonuses are tied to simply being for Brazil to Spain’s massive Their bonuses, like those a part of the squad that turns up. offer, World Cup bonuses have for Germany, only kick in at Australia’s players have also already caused a stir before a the quarter-final stage, where been offered a simple fee for mak- ball has been kicked in anger. Spanish players would receive ing the World Cup of Aus$200,000 As ever it was an African 60,000 euros compared to 50,000 ($187,000, 138,000 euros) each. Brazilian pop singer Claudia country, this time Cameroon, euros for the Germans. This is significantly more than Leitte looks on during a press who kicked up the first fuss over Thereafter, however, the the US players have been offered, conference at Arena de Sao bonuses. Spanish bonuses start to acceler- just $76,000 per man. Paulo on the eve of the open- In 2006 it was Togo while last ate away, with Germany’s players However, they could expect ing match of the 2014 FIFA time out in South Africa it was ‘only’ set to earn 300,000 euros a something more interesting in again Cameroon whose players man if they win. the event of an unlikely World World Cup in Brazil yesterday. threatened to go on strike. Hosts Brazil are also in line Cup triumph given they had been The opening ceremony will cli- This time Samuel Eto’o and for a bumper payday, with squad offered almost $900,000 each to max with a performance of the his team-mates initially refused members reported to earn around win the last edition in South Official Song of world football’s greatest show, “We Are One” by Cameroon’s forward to board their plane for Brazil on 1m reais ($448,000) if they go all Africa. Pitbull, Claudia Leitte and Joao Fabrice Olinga grabs the Sunday unhappy at the amount the way. Bonuses in any case have pla- ball during a training offered them by the government. Those may seem astronomi- teaued slightly since accelerating Jorge Santos Rodrigues. session at the Kleber An offer of 76,000 euros cal sums but they must be taken in recent years. Andrade Stadium in ($104,000) per man was rejected into consideration alongside the Germany’s offer, their joint big- Vitoria, yesterday. before the players eventually fact that FIFA will give $35m to gest ever, only matches what they accepted that amount plus six the winning federation, $25m to were promised for winning the Blatter calls percent of the revenue generated the runners up with the two los- competition on home soil eight by their federation at the World ing semi-finalists gaining $22m years ago. Cup. and $20m depending on whether That went down to 250,000 for ‘integrity’ Even if they are eliminated in they win or lose the third-placed euros in South Africa but even the group stages they stand to play-off. so, these are figures that dwarf SAO PAULO: FIFA leader earn a minimum of $21,000 extra Spain’s massive bonuses should the amounts given to previous Sepp Blatter called yesterday each. also be considered alongside the German World Cup winners. for ‘integrity’ as he opened the Quibbling over such sums is a 600,000 euros they earnt for win- In 1954 the German Football football governing body’s con- far cry from the extravagant offer ning Euro 2012 -- the World Cup Federation (DFB) gave each gress and geared up for a con- dangled out in front of Spain’s is a bigger, more prestigious com- player 1,250 euros plus a television troversial bid for a fresh term as reigning world and European petition that generates far more set while 20 years later captain president. champions. money. Franz Beckenbauer’s squad got Blatter said the organisa- They stand to earn a staggering While the likes of Germany and 30,000 euros each and a car. tion must move forward in a 720,000 euros each should they Spain set out what their players When ‘Der Kaiser’ was coach changing world in which foot- lift the trophy for the second time will earn depending on what stage in 1990, his squad got 65,000 euros ball had become a ‘multi-billion in succession, but less impressive of the competition they reach, each. REUTERS dollar’ industry with ‘powerful opportunities’. “Our world is changing, our World Cup briefs game is changing. Our organisa- tion must also change. It is our A Mats of the Aspetar to assist Ivory Coast and duty to keep football going for- ward,” Blatter told hundreds of delegates gathered in Sao Paulo people a day before the World Cup gets under way. He is not as well known Algeria at World Cup in Brazil “It is our duty to lead by exam- as some of his German team ple and behave like an example, mates, nor is he the most DOHA: Qatar may not be play- over the coming weeks and pro- with integrity.” successful in the group, but ing in the 2014 FIFA World Cup viding both on and off-the-pitch Blatter set out his “vision” for Borussia Dortmund centre in Brazil but a team of world- support in Brazil,” he said FIFA in a 22-minute speech but back Mats Hummels is the class doctors and physiothera- Aspetar has previous World did not confirm his long-mooted most popular of Joachim Loew’s pists from the Gulf nation’s Cup experience, having already intention to stand for a fourth 23-man-squad for the World Aspetar facility could end up assisted Algeria during the 2010 term. He is due to address con- Cup, according to a study making plenty of key assists. tournament in South Africa. gress again later on Wednesday. carried by the University of As the official medical support “After the successful role we “My vision for FIFA in this Hoffenheim. providers for both the Algerian played in the last World Cup, our changing world is this: we must “Hummels personifies the and Ivory Coast national foot- team of doctors and physiothera- become one of today’s pioneers of charismatic competitor who is ball teams, Aspetar has sent two pists have a wealth of experience hope... we must carry the flame always calm and fair,” explained delegations to the tournament. that we look forward to show- of honesty and responsibility and Markus Voeth, the man in Headed by Dr Hakim Chalabi, the casing this summer,” Dr Chalabi also respect,” he said. charge of the internet survey Executive Director of Aspetar’s added. Commenting on their col- The veteran Swiss also hailed of 929 people. National Sports Medicine laborations with the two teams, FIFA’s large growth and said del- Hummels topped the list Programme, the professionals Dr Khalifa Al Kuwari, Director egates must be “pioneers of hope”. ahead of Bayern Munich trio will help athletes from both teams General of Aspetar, said: “Aspetar “The job of managing interna- Manuel Neuer, Philipp Lahm reach their full potential. strives to support top-tier ath- tional football and steering it on and Thomas Mueller, with his Aspetar, the first specialised letes and help them reach their the right path is becoming more Dortmund team mate Kevin orthopaedic and sports medicine full sporting potential, and we complex but also more challeng- Grosskreutz finishing bottom hospital in the Gulf region, will be Taider, Tottenham Hotspur player Coast are in safe hands with are confident that our expertise ing,” added Blatter. of the pile. treating and assisting world-class Nabil Bentaleb and Napoli player Aspetar,” Dr Chalabi said. can assist both teams perform at “There is much to be proud of, players like Manchester City’s Faouzi Ghoulam. “Over the past few weeks, the highest level in one of sport’s but we must now push on and Yaya Toure, former Chelsea star It’s a challenge that Dr Chalabi Aspetar has been able to provide greatest events.” take football into a new era.” The 800km dog Didier Drogba and Newcastle’s is relishing. “With our team of a comprehensive medical screen- During the run-up to the World He added: “There is more com- Cheick Tiote from the Ivory Coast experts on hand to provide medi- ing programme to both squads, in Cup, several footballers from the mercial interest and more media walk and, from the Algeria squad, cal support in the lead-up to the addition to a physiological evalu- Ivory Coast and Algeria teams interest... with success and the “Negro”, a dog which went they will look after players like competition and during the tour- ation of all the athletes. We are visited Aspetar’s facilities in Doha higher profile we have now we missing two months ago from Valencia star Sofiane Feghouli, nament itself, these top-level ath- now looking forward to monitor- to make use of the facilities here. more pressure and more respon- the Uruguayan seaside resort Inter Milan midfielder Saphir letes from Algeria and the Ivory ing the progress of both teams THE PENINSULA sibility.” AFP of Solis, was recently found in Porto Alegre after a 800km journey with four English foot- ball supporters.The group had been walking for three months Snubbed Tevez switches off World Cup as part of the “Walk to the World Cup” BUENOS AIRES: Carlos “I’m not watching anything, I season, his first for Juventus, fin- from Argentine legend Diego unsuccessfully to orchestrate project. The trek started in Tevez has admitted he is still don’t know how the (Argentina) ishing top scorer for the club with Maradona that his exclusion from a move away from the club for Argentina and Negro joined suffering after being overlooked squad is doing, I’ve not heard 19 goals as they won their third the national team was due to a “family reasons” and his desire to the party from the Uruguayan by Argentina coach Alejandro from the group, I don’t know any- straight Serie A title. bust up he had with Argentine move closer to his home country. coast. Sabella for the World Cup and thing about anything,” said Tevez It was Tevez’s fourth title in Football Association president Although he went on to settle The owner tracked the dog intends to ignore the four-week at a press conference at the Boca six years having claimed three Julio Grondona and his right- in Turin, he says he still dreams down via Facebook photos from long tournament. Juniors stadium, where he began Premier League crowns with hand man Carlos Bilardo. of a return home to Boca. the four, who had renamed him The 30-year-old was discarded his football career. Manchester United in 2008 and “I haven’t had any problems “I don’t know if it’s far away “Jefferson”. from the Argentine set-up after “I’m with my family, I’m play- 2009, and Manchester City in with Bilardo, I’ve never met him, but in any case, I still have a bit of After travelling to Porto missing a penalty in his country’s ing golf, getting some sun. I’m 2012. I don’t know why Diego said this, gas left. When I see the chance to Alegre to collect him, Ignacio quarter-final Copa America exit isolated because I’m a footballer Sabella has always refused to he has his reasons,” said Tevez. come back to the club that I love, Etchichury hopes to watch at the hands of eventual winners and it hurts. broach the subject of Tevez’s omis- “But we mustn’t go looking for I’ll do it,” he said. Uruguay play Costa Rica in Uruguay three years ago. “I’m not watching what’s sion but has kept faith with his problems where there aren’t any, “I miss day by day coming to Fortaleza on Saturday before And he said he won’t even be happening, nor what’s going on quintet of Lionel Messi, Gonzalo it’s the coach’s decision and noth- training with joy, knowing that returning home. watching when the World Cup around (the team), nor anything Higuain, Sergio Aguero, Ezequiel ing more.” I’m in my country, at home, I miss AFP kicks-off with hosts Brazil play- to do with the World Cup.” Lavezzi and Rodrigo Palacio. Tevez left Manchester City a everything about Boca.” ing Croatia today. Tevez was in fine form this Tevez rejected claims year ago, two years after trying AFP THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2014 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.comq 27

Ronaldo leads Portugal to big win Real Madrid striker plays key role in 5-1 victory over Ireland in warm-up match

EAST RUTHERFORD, It took Ronaldo just 51 seconds are in the World Cup you know United States: Cristiano to show what he can do, picking you have to challenge the best Spain to win Ronaldo had a hand in a goal the ball up and powering towards teams. We are ready for that and and hit a post on his return goal, but his shot from outside we are confident.” as Portugal concluded their the box was comfortable for Irish Meanwhile, Germany goal- World Cup, World Cup preparations with a keeper David Forde. keeper Manuel Neuer will be fit 5-1 romp over the Republic of With their next attack, on to face Portugal in their World Ireland on Tuesday night. three minutes, Portugal took the Cup opener having fully recov- study shows The Real Madrid striker, who lead, as Silvestre Varela crossed ered from a shoulder injury, the missed his country’s previous two from the right and striker Hugo team’s goalkeeping coach Andreas GENEVA: Defending champi- warm-up games because of thigh Almeida rose unmarked to crash Koepke confirmed yesterday. ons Spain look set to win the and knee injuries, was not at his home a header. Germany kick-off their Group World Cup thanks to the inter- brilliant best for long periods of a Ronaldo’s next contribution, on G campaign in Salvador on locking qualities of their squad, one-sided friendly in the United 10 minutes, was to slip awkwardly Monday, but the 28-year-old which will allow them to out- States. as he tried to turn, drawing gasps Neuer had been a concern after gun Brazil, statisticians said But coach Paulo Bento was just from the 46,000 crowd at the receiving intense treatment since yesterday. relieved to see his captain and tal- MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. injuring his shoulder for Bayern The Swiss-based CIES Football isman back after an injury lay- But the 29-year-old, cheered Munich in the German Cup final Observatory said it had taken an off that had sparked fears that every time he touched the ball, four weeks ago. in-depth look at the career trajec- Ronaldo might not be fit for picked himself up off the turf -- “He’s doing really well and he’s tory of all 32 squads due to lock Brazil. no doubt to the relief of Bento and completely ready to play,” said horns in Brazil from today. Ronaldo was substituted on 65 10.5m Portuguese. Koepke. “This approach has allowed us minutes, but it appeared to have Ronaldo was inches away from Germany’s goalkeeping coach to predict a hypothetical scenario been a planned change and there grabbing a second on 19 minutes, said they had not been taking for the outcome of the competi- was no indication that he was but his direct free kick from 20 any risks with Neuer’s injury, but tion, suggesting that Spain will suffering any ill effects from his yards pinged off the inside of “Manuel has confidence in the beat Brazil in the final, with injury problems. Forde’s post. shoulder and things are good for Argentina in third place and He was replaced by Real team- A minute later it was 2-0, the first World Cup match”. France in fourth position,” it said. mate Pepe, a key defender and as a Fabio Coentrao cross was Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper CIES Football Observatory’s another whose World Cup prepa- deflected off the Irish boot of Roman Weidenfeller deputised experts, who apply economet- rations have been badly hindered Richard Keough, the ball looping for Neuer in Germany’s warm- ric methods to all aspects of the by injury. over Forde and beyond his out- up matches against Poland, game, number-crunched a vast “Ronaldo played a good match, stretched glove. Cameroon and Armenia, but haul of data. especially when considering that On 37 minutes Ronaldo was Neuer is now ready to regain his They took into account league he has not played competitively heavily involved as the Portuguese place. matches and goals during each for two weeks,” said Bento. went 3-0 up. His close-range “We wouldn’t take a risk on player’s career to date, as well as “Players like him are important header was saved by Forde but him, when he plays he will be in the last two years, plus national for any team, and that is the case Almeida was quickest to the 100 percent ready to play,” said team caps since 2012 and the total with ourselves too. It’s good to rebound to net his second of the Koepke. number of World Cup games ever have him back.” match. Germany head coach Joachim played. Portugal, who were flying to An experimental Irish side Loew has all of his 23-man squad Based on that recipe for suc- Brazil immediately after the showed greater appetite for the available. cess, they combed through all match, start their World Cup fight in the second half and scored On Wednesday, he put them eight World Cup groups to assess assault against Germany on June the best goal of the night, as a through their paces at 1300 who was likely to reach the last 16 in Group G -- the so-called quick free kick caught Portugal Portugal’s team captain and forward Cristiano Ronaldo carries his local time (1600 GMT) at their 16. “Group of Death” -- which also napping, setting James McClean hand luggage as he and his team-mates arrive at Viracopos Airport Santo Andre training base in They tipped Brazil to beat The includes the USA and Ghana. free in the box. in Campinas, yesterday, ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup football 26 degree temperatures and 82 Netherlands in the first knock- Raul Meireles also returned to He still had plenty to do, in Brazil. percent humidity to simulate the out round, while Japan would the side after injury, giving Bento but did it brilliantly, slaloming conditions they will face against lose to Italy, France would oust a full squad to choose from for towards goal before unleashing a Portugal. Nigeria, and Portugal would dump the first time in the build-up to shot that gave keeper Rui Patricio thrash home and then teed up “I think he showed he’s good, “It’s about sleep patterns and out Russia. Brazil. no chance. Coentrao for number five. he’s well, and I think he showed also getting used to food intake,” In the four other last-16 games, “The players are all fit and we Portugal put gloss on the score- Nani, who impressed in his he will be 100 percent,” said the explained Koepke with the the analysts said that Spain would have no concerns,” said Bento. line in the closing stages as Nani, cameo, said it was “great” to have Manchester United winger. “We Portugal match to kick-off at 1300 defeat Croatia, England would “That’s very positive.” a substitute, set up Vieirinha to Ronaldo back. are in a tough group but when you local time in Salvador. AFP elbow out Colombia, Ecuador would lose to Argentina, and that Germany would show Belgium the exit. Lahm, Mueller sign contract extensions at Bayern That would set up a series of tasty quarter-finals, with Brazil RIO DE JANEIRO: Germany until 2019. “Both Philipp Lahm have decided to commit their and said he would end his career “I’m delighted to have knocking out Italy, France beat- captain Philipp Lahm and and Thomas Mueller are very long-term futures to Bayern at the club. “It was the right extended my contract until ing Portugal, Spain defeating winger Thomas Mueller have important elements of Bayern Munich. time to discuss an extension,” 2019 so close to the start of England, and Germany losing to signed new deals that add two Munich,” Bayern CEO Karl- “Now I hope that Philipp Lahm said. “This is definitely the World Cup,” he said. “The Argentina. years to their existing con- Heinz Rummenigge said in a Lahm and Thomas Mueller my last contract and I will end club convinced me that I’m in Brazil would then go on to beat tracts at Bayern Munich, the statement on the club’s website have a successful World Cup my career at Bayern Munich. the right place and I have the France in the semi-finals, while Bundesliga club said yesterday. (www.fcbayern.de). and I keep my fingers crossed “That was always my wish and feeling that I’m an important Argentina would lose to Spain. Bayern skipper Lahm, who “Both have remained faithful for them and the Germany I’m delighted it has happened.” component in the club’s plans.” It also said that the most can play either at fullback or as a to this club right from the very national team on the way to Mueller, reportedly a transfer Both players are also expected competitive groups, statisti- holding midfielder, extended his start of their careers and they the title.” target for a number of big clubs to play key roles in Germany’s cally, would be Group C, pitting deal with the German champions are also going to play an impor- The 30-year-old Lahm, con- across Europe, remains con- bid to end an 18-year trophy Japan, Colombia, Ivory Coast and until 2018, while the 24-year-old tant role here in the future. sidered one of the world’s best vinced that Bayern is the right drought at the World Cup start- Greece, and Group G, made up Mueller’s agreement now runs “We are very happy that both right-backs, joined Bayern at 11 place for him. ing in Brazil this week. AFP of Portugal, Germany, the United States and Ghana. AFP Birthday boy Sneijder braced for 100th cap RIO DE JANEIRO: Wesley “There was no security but “We are perhaps no longer a “A few years back, I always Sneijder turned 30 on Monday these people only had good inten- team at the top. But never mind, considered players in their thir- and will earn his 100th cap when tions,” said Sneijder saying it was we are still capable of beating ties to be old. Now it’s my turn, the Netherlands face champi- “typical of the World Cup”. Spain. We just have to play as a but I have no desire to retire ons Spain in their World Cup The player is looking ahead unit.” straightaway.” opener, but there may not be too to his third World Cup despite There has been criticism of He is also keen to take revenge many Brazilians joining in the a rollercoaster club season in coach Louis van Gaal’s decision on Spain. celebrations. Turkey which at one stage looked to line up with five defenders, “It’s like a scar that hasn’t yet Sneijder is probably the best- as if it could cost him his place in but Sneijder said he supports the healed. It always gets me down known Dutch player in Brazil the Dutch squad. decisions of the new Manchester when I think about it.” having scored both goals as his A late burst of form, however, United boss. Meanwhile, Spain’s Javi country knocked out the five-time as well as injuries to Rafael van “It doesn’t matter if this tac- Martinez believes stopping the champions in the quarter-finals in der Vaart and Kevin Strootman, tic is not an attacking tactic for Netherlands’ experienced front South Africa in 2010. opened the way for Brazil. the Dutch team. What counts is three, including Bayern Munich “The people recognise me but “I was a little asleep at the start results and with this new strat- teammate Arjen Robben, will I don’t get the impression that of the season but I worked hard egy we will not be worried by any- be the key when his side open there’s any animosity, quite the and now I have been rewarded,” body,” said Sneijder. the defence of the World Cup contrary,” said Sneijder. said Sneijder, who has neverthe- “What makes me equally opti- in a rematch of the 2010 final in The veteran attacking mid- less lost the national captaincy to mistic is the atmosphere in the Salvador on Friday. fielder, who now plays his club Manchester United striker Robin squad. It’s excellent, better than “The greatest danger from the football for Galatasaray after van Persie. it was two years ago at Euro 2012. Netherlands comes from the three successful spells with Ajax, Real “That hurt me, but it’s like that. I will do all I can to make sure players up front; Robben, (Robin) Madrid and Inter Milan, even Even if I am not the captain, I it stays like this because I know Van Persie and (Wesley) Sneijder,” received applause from onlookers am still one of the leaders of the from personal experience that it Martinez said yesterday. as the squad took a stroll along team.” is an important factor in having “Not only with the national Rio’s famed Ipanema beach. Spain beat the Netherlands in a successful tournament.” team, but at Bayern as well “Come and look, it’s that little the 2010 final in Johannesburg, Sneijder, who was dropped by Robben is very strong on the one,” shouted fans to passers-by but Sneijder does not believe Van Gaal last year, has taken up counter-attack. He moves very Dutch national player Wesley Sneijder talks to ball boys during a train- in reference to the combative star that Saturday’s group game in kick-boxing to boost his fitness well into space and we will have ing of the Dutch national team at the Flamengo club training ground in who stands at a modest 1.70m (5ft Salvador will necessarily be a for the Dutch campaign and also to control him.” Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Tuesday. 7in). repeat. as a way of extending his career. AGENCIES ThursdayT 12 June 2014 14 Sha’baan 1435 Volume 19 Sport Number 6094 Price: QR2

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World Cup Records SAO PAULO: World Cup records according to world governing body FIFA ahead of Global football party ready the 2014 edition which begins in Sao Paulo today: Most World Cup wins 5: Brazil (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002) Player to have appeared at most World Cup finals 5: Antonio Carbajal (MEX) (1950, 1954, 1958, for kick-off in Brazil today 1962, 1966) and Lothar Matthaeus (GER) (1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998) Most goals scored in a match Hosts desperate to make mark in World Cup opener against Croatia 5: Oleg Salenko for Russia in 1994 in their 6-1 win over Cameroon in the group pahse. RIO DE JANEIRO: The most targeted by striking teachers as Number of teams that have won World Cup trouble-plagued World Cup in they set off for their training 8: Brazil, Uruguay, Germany, Spain, England, history kicks off today with camp outside Rio last month. Italy, France, Argentina. Brazilian organisers hoping for “An educator is worth more Fastest goal scored a carnival but bracing for chaos than Neymar,” teachers chanted, 11: seconds by Hakan Sukur in 2002 for Turkey after a torrid build-up under- referring to the team’s star against South Korea in the third placed match scored by public anger at the striker. which the Turks won 3-1. tournament’s multi-billion-dol- Despite the off-field problems, Most goals scored at one World Cup lar price tag. the tournament itself promises to finals A four-week feast of football be a classic. 13: Frenchman Just Fontaine in 1958. in the spiritual homeland of the From dramatic backdrops Record World Cup finals scorer: sport gets under way in the seeth- such as Rio de Janeiro’s famed ing mega-city of Sao Paulo, where Sugarloaf Mountain to Manaus 15: Ronaldo or ‘The Phenomenon’ as the host nation Brazil face Croatia at in the heart of the Amazon, the Brazilian striker was nicknamed accruing the 5pm local time (2000 GMT). World Cup promises to showcase goals over three World Cups in 1998, 2002 The start of the four-yearly the vast diversity of Brazil. and 2006 extravaganza is the acid test for Defending champions Spain Youngest player to play at a finals: organisers and football’s govern- are bidding to make history by Norman Whiteside when he played for Northern ing body FIFA, who have been becoming the first side from Ireland at the 1982 finals when he was 17 scrambling to get Brazil ready Europe to win a World Cup in years, one month and 10 days old. for the biggest single sport event. South America. Most appearances by a country at The first of 64 matches which Vicente del Bosque’s side have the finals culminate with the July 13 final dominated international football 19: Brazil is the only country to have appeared in Rio de Janeiro will be staged in for the past six years, winning two at all the World Cup finals since the inaugural the Corinthians Arena, a symbol consecutive European champion- one in 1930 -- the ones scheduled for 1942 of the chaotic build-up. ships either side of their memo- and 1946 did not take place because of World Rousseff acknowledged that rable triumph at the 2010 World War II and its immediate aftermath. organizing the cup was tough, but Cup. Oldest player to appear at a finals she insisted that the 12 stadiums Brazil, chasing a record sixth Roger Milla in the 1994 finals in the United are ready and told foreign fans World Cup, host the tournament States when he was 42 years, one month and Brazil would welcome them with for the first time since their loss eight days old. “open arms” like Rio’s Christ the to Uruguay in the climax of the Worst disciplinary record Redeemer statue. 1950 finals, when their neighbours “Brazil overcame the main inflicted a defeat which became a Argentina whom in 70 games have received obstacles and is ready on and off national trauma. 103 yellow cards, one double yellow (straight A combination of photos shows Croatian midfielder Luka Modric (left) in Poznan on June 14, 2012 and Brazilian red) and nine red cards. the pitch for the cup,” she said in striker Neymar in Teresopolis, on June 9. Brazil will face Croatia in their Group A match at the 2014 FIFA World Brazil will look to the skills of World Cup finals referees a nationally televised address late Cup in Sao Paulo, today. striker Neymar -- player of the Tuesday. tournament at the Confederations Ravshan Irmatov (Uzbekistan) Rousseff said she understood Cup last year -- to provide the Yuichi Nishimura (Japan) the protesters but insisted they Only this week, workers could the city to a standstill, and led to protests caught Brazilian authori- attacking flair. Nawaf Shukralla (Bahrain) are wrong. be seen busily wiping seats, check- riot police firing teargas to break ties off-guard, and a massive secu- If Neymar shines, the tour- Benjamin Williams (Australia) “For any country, organizing a ing beams and installing wiring up protesters before the walkout rity blanket will be draped across nament could become a duel Alireza Faghani (Iran) cup is like playing a game, sweat- just days before the opener, which was suspended on Monday. the World Cup in an effort to between him and his Barcelona ing and often suffering, with the will be attended by 12 heads of Union leaders have threatened avoid a repeat of the clashes. team-mate, Lionel Messi. Noumandiez Doue (Ivory Coast) possibility of extra-time and pen- state, UN Secretary General Ban to resume the strike during the Around 150,000 police and sol- The Argentine maestro has had Bakary Gassama (Gambia) alty kicks,” Rousseff said. “But the -Ki-moon and assorted VIPs. tournament if their demands are diers and some 20,000 private a quiet year by his standards, los- Djamel Haimoudi (Algeria) final result and celebration are Yet FIFA officials are bullishly not met. On Tuesday, subway security officers will be deployed ing his FIFA Ballon D’Or crown Neant Alioum (Cameroon) worth the effort.” backing Brazil, with President workers in Rio de Janeiro, which across the 12 host venues to coun- to Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, Daniel Bennett (South Africa) Construction of the $424m Sepp Blatter, under-fire over his hosts seven games including the ter protesters whose slogan is in an injury-hit season. Joel Antonio Chicas (El Salvador) (313m euros) 61,600 Sao Paulo handling of corruption allegations final, threatened similar action. “the Cup will not take place.” But Messi has excelled in the venue ground to a halt in against Qatar’s 2022 World Cup Authorities worry about a In April, Rio’s famous famous blue-and-white shirt Mark Geiger (United States) November when a giant crane bid, strongly backing the hosts. repeat of nationwide protests Copacabana district witnessed since being handed the captaincy Marco Antonio Moreno (Mexico) toppled over and killed two work- “We at FIFA, we are confi- around the FIFA Confederations violent clashes after residents of by coach Alejandro Sabella, Roberto Salazar (Panama) ers. A third labourer died in an dent, it will be a celebration,” said Cup last year. a nearby favela accused police of and will be aiming to erase the Walter Castellanos (Guatemala) accident in March. Eight work- Blatter. “After the tournament The estimated $11bn Brazil is shooting dead a local man. memory of a disappointing 2010 ers have died while racing to com- kicks off I think there will be a spending on the World Cup tour- And resentment at the vast tournament. Enrique Zencovich (Chile) plete World Cup-related projects. better mood.” nament has angered many in a amounts lavished on the tourna- Argentina and Brazil could Nestor Pitana (Argentina) The 12 World Cup stadiums But the spectre of social unrest country with chronically under- ment - Brazil is believed to be the meet in the July 13 final at the Wilmar Perez (Colombia) were due to be ready by the end and transport chaos looms large. funded health and public services most expensive World Cup in his- refurbished Maracana Stadium, Sandro Ricci (Brazil) of December. Six missed the ini- A wage strike by Sao Paulo sub- and violent crime. tory - remains. if the European challenge led by Carlos Rodriguez (Ecuador) tial deadline. way workers last week brought The rapid spread of last year’s Brazil’s footballers were Spain falters. AFP Victor Casanova (Peru) Peter O’Leary (New Zealand) Norbert Hauata (Tahiti) Goalkeepers always the victim in blame game Felix Brych (Germany) Cüneyt Cakir (Turkey) PARIS: Eccentric Colombian conversely, the fear of commit- afforded a hero’s reception upon death in 2000, Barbosa, then 79, Jonas Eriksson (Sweden) Rene Higuita, French philoso- ting a costly blunder is heightened returning home but the same famously said: “Under Brazilian Bjorn Kuipers (The Netherlands) pher Albert Camus and the on the global stage given the high could not be said for former Brazil law the maximum sentence is 30 Milorad Mazic (Serbia) recently canonised Pope John stakes. Portrayed as the team’s custodian Moacir Barbosa, whose years. But my imprisonment has Paul II all shared one mutual outcast given the long periods of error in the 1950 final against been for 50 years.” Pedro Proenca (Portugal) feeling on the sporting field, the games spent in isolation, prone Uruguay was the catalyst to what Barbosa’s case is by far the Nicola Rizzoli (Italy) dread associated with being a to criticism and are seen as easy became known as the darkest day most extreme but by no means Carlos Velasco Carballo (Spain) goalkeeper and making a crucial scapegoats. in Brazilian football history. the most grievous gaffe commit- Howard Webb (England) mistake. A team-mate’s misplaced pass Barbosa was widely regarded ted by a World Cup keeper. Svein Oddvar Moen (Norway) Rarely acknowledged by way or miscued shot can often pass as one of the leading goalkeepers Higuita, one of the original of individual awards but who can without consequence but the of his generation as Brazil hosted sweeper keepers and unafraid dramatically change the course of keeper is acutely aware that one the 1950 event but with the hosts to dribble the ball out from the quarter-finals before Bonetti, dep- a game single-handedly, goalkeep- simple error could prove fatal, needing just a draw to claim the back, was left red-faced in the last utising for a sick Gordon Banks, ers are an instrumental part of undoing all the good work that title and the scores locked 1-1 at 16 of the 1990 World Cup when conceded a soft goal to Franz any successful World Cup finals precedes it. the Maracana, also the venue for he was dispossessed outside his Beckenbauer with England even- campaign. Germany’s Oliver Kahn excelled this summer’s showpiece, the ill- area by Cameroon striker Roger tually losing 3-2 after extra-time. Higuita unlike Camus and Pope during the 2002 tournament, fated custodian allowed Alcides Milla, who steered the ball into The Three Lions were also John Paul II experienced a World becoming the only goalkeeper to Ghiggia’s strike to sneak in at his an unguarded net to help the undone by a goalkeeping howler at Cup finals as Camus never played date to claim the Golden Ball as near post. Africans into the quarter-finals. the 2002 tournament as Seaman after representing his university the tournament’s most outstand- Brazil were stunned and England amongst several other was caught out by a Ronaldinho German goalkeepers Manuel in Algeria and Karol Wojtyla as ing player, but the lasting image Barbosa, a black man in what was nations have also suffered down free-kick that sailed over the Neuer (left) and Roman John Paul was then found a higher from the final was that of Kahn still a racially-divided country, the years from the not so secure Arsenal man’s outstretched arms, Weidenfeller attend their team’s calling after playing in that posi- slumped against the goalpost was cast as a pariah and vilified hands of various keepers, notably sending England home in agonis- training session at the training tion for his school. after full-time, ruing an error by his contemporaries for costing Peter Bonetti and David Seaman. ing fashion. centre in Santo Andre, Brazil, The tournament provides an that handed Brazil the opening his nation the World Cup. The then reigning world More teams undoubtedly will unrivalled platform for keepers goal in a 2-0 victory. He was seemingly never prop- champions were leading West come unstuck in Brazil through yesterday. to enhance their reputation but, Fortunately for Kahn he was erly forgiven as just prior to his Germany by two goals in the 1970 further lapses. AFP