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Amir to patronise mega AMIR LAUNCHES WEB PORTAL OF DOHA reservoirs project launch Qatar’s forex DOHA The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al HISTORICAL DICTIONARY OF ARABIC Thani will patronise the launch ceremony of the Water Security Mega Reservoirs Project held by the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corpora- tion at the pumping stations in the Umm Salal Ali reserves rise on Tuesday. The project is considered one of the largest of its kind in the world. (QNA)

Amir holds phone call to $46.5 bn: with Kuwait Amir DOHA The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani held a telephone conversation with the Amir of Kuwait HH Sheikh Sabah al Ahmad al QCB Governor Jaber al Sabah on Monday. During the phone call, the Amir inquired about the health and well- being of the Kuwaiti Amir. (QNA) Says reserves higher than the pre-blockade level SATYENDRA PATHAK fact that Qatar’s economy has shown Faculty of Dentistry DOHA resilience in the face of the blockade is evident from the fact that the coun- to be set up at QU QATAR’S foreign exchange reserves try’s real GDP grew by 2.5 percent in have risen above the pre-blockade level the first half of 2018 compared to 1.6 DOHA The Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah to $46.5 billion, Qatar Central Bank percent in 2017. bin Hamad al Thani, who is also Chairman of (QCB) Governor Sheikh Abdullah bin “Nominal GDP for the same period Qatar University’s Board of Regents, chaired the Saoud al Thani said on Monday. has also jumped by 14.6 percent, with Board’s second meeting for the 2018/2019 “Qatar’s international reserves inflation continuing at a low level of The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani launched the web portal of the Doha Historical Diction- academic year, at the Amiri Diwan on Monday. and foreign currency liquidity, which only 1 percent,” he said. ary of Arabic during a ceremony held on Monday. Organised by the Arab Center for Research and Policy The board approved the establishment of the had dropped by 20 The QCB gov- Studies of the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, the ceremony was attended by Prime Minister and Faculty of Dentistry in line with Qatar National percent in the first ernor said total re- Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani, Speaker of the Shura Council HE Vision 2030 and Qatar National Health Strate- few months after serves at commer- Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al Mahmoud and a number of ministers, senior officials, academics and gies 2011-2016 and 2018-2022, which recom- the siege, have re- cial banks in Qatar intellectuals, university professors, experts and linguists from Arab countries. (QNA) PAGE 20 mended the creation of the educational and covered and are now had grown by 5 per- training capacity of dentists in Qatar to provide a back to normal. The cent in the first nine sustainable workforce in this area. (QNA) reserves amounted months of 2018, a to $46.5 billion at sign that preventive the end of Septem- measures taken by ber this year, a level Qatari banks have higher than it was improved the resil- before the imposi- ience of the banking Three-fold rise in flu cases in Oct-Nov tion of the unjust system. siege, when it was He pointed out TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and January,” said Dr Khal. $45.7 billion at the QCB Governor Sheikh Abdullah bin that the current ac- DOHA O More than 6,800 respiratory samples have tested At the start of October, the end of May last Saoud al Thani count balance of pay- positive for the flu virus in Oct-Nov Ministry of Public Health, Primary year,” the QCB gov- ments also witnessed THERE was three-fold rise in the Health Care Corporation (PHCC), ernor said at the Euromoney Qatar a surplus of QR25.7 billion, or 7.6 per- number of seasonal flu cases in Oc- Virus O During the same period in 2017, the figure was 2,274 and HMC joined forces to launch a Conference. cent of GDP, in the first nine months of tober-November this year as com- national campaign to provide free The QCB governor also said that 2018 compared to a surplus of QR4.5 pared to the same period last year, Alert! O Over 75,000 people have been vaccinated so far flu vaccines to the public in Qatar. the country’s budget achieved a surplus billion, or 1.5 percent of GDP, during according to data. “To date, more than 75,000 peo- of QR7.1 billion in the first half of this the same period last year. Recent national data on this ple have been vaccinated against the year as compared to a deficit of QR35.4 The monetary policy implemented year’s seasonal influenza virus in- Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Dep- and November. During the same flu,” Dr Khal said, adding that “This billion in 2017. by QCB during the siege led to effec- dicates a much higher activity of uty Chief Medical Officer and Head period in 2017, there were only is very encouraging, but with the It was achieved despite the siege, tive management of the crisis reflecting the virus this winter as compared of Infectious Diseases, said this is 2,274 positive tests. So, it is clear severity of this year’s flu virus being he said, adding that the crisis has positively on the banking and financial to previous winters, resulting in worrying trend . that seasonal influenza is posing a clear for us, we encourage even more been overcome and the country’s sector, he said. many more people becoming sick “There have been more than greater threat to the health of peo- people to get their free vaccine.” economy has emerged stronger than due to the flu. 6,800 respiratory samples testing ple in Qatar this year. The is expect- what it was before June 5, 2017. The See also page 13 Ô Dr Abdullatif al Khal, Hamad positive for the flu virus in October ed to get worse during December Continued on page 3 Ô

Hassad invests Qatar-Indonesia ties at MoI set to open Qatar visa 20% in Global centre in Pakistan on Dec 19 Seafood Company all-time high, says envoy (PG 13 ) The relationships between Qatar The Ministry of Interior (MoI) in Oman and Indonesia have scaled new is readying to open its Qatar heights and are at an all- time high, Visa Center (QVC) in Pakistan with increased Qatari investments in on December 19. The Visa Indonesia in various sectors such as Support Services Department Malaysian PM telecommunications, energy, retail and has organised an introductory Aviation industry in praises Qatar’s banking, Ambassador of Indonesia to seminar for Pakistan Com- Qatar HE Muhammad Basri Sidehabi munity in Qatar and for those companies that employ large number of Qatar developing, role in fighting has said. “The bilateral trade volume Pakistani workers on procedures of QVC. says Sulaiti (PG 3 ) corruption (PG 2 ) of the two countries was recorded at $977.8 million (Jan-Aug 2018). There is a significant increase in the number of visitors from Qatar to Indonesia and vice versa. To date there are approximately 8,000 Indonesian professionals residing in Qatar with their families,” the ambassador said. (AILYN AGONIA) PAGE 4 Advisory Council approves decrees on Law Practice Act, QFMA (PG 2 )

Darb Al Saai activities to highlight Qatar’s rich heritage

SANTHOSH CHANDRAN light of the festival this year. DOHA Darb Al Saai, a unique feature Police College eyes Guinness world of the Qatar National Day celebra- THE annual Darb Al Saai festivi- tions, attracts huge public atten- record by creating football model ties celebrating the Qatar National tion with its diverse and rich blend Day will feature more pavilions for of activities. DOHA The Police College will participate in the events of Dar Al Saai in celebra- government and public entities “We have expanded the venue tion of the Qatar National Day 2018, highlighting a number of new activities, and more entertain- this year to accom- in cooperation with the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy. Major ment programmes modate more par- Fahad Saeed al Subaie, Director of Training Department, said that one of the and eateries than NATIONAL DAY ticipants and offer highlights of the event is the college’s attempt to set a new Guinness Book of previous years. wider space for World Records by creating a football model that symbolises the 2022 World The event will CELEBRATIONS each participant. Cup in Qatar, with the participation of a large number of citizens, residents and highlight the rich The preparations school students. He said about 33,500 coloured wooden pieces would be cultural heritage of for the festival installed to complete the art painting in shape of a football. PAGE 20 Qatar and its evolution as a mod- are in the final stages and every- ern state. thing, including parking area, will Bigger and wider pavilion of be ready for the festivities as per varieties of cuisines and several and activities that cater to all cat- Qatar General Electricity and Wa- scheduled,” a member of the or- food kiosks spread across the ven- egories and age groups. Preparations are in full swing for the Qatar National day celebrations at Darb Al ter Coorporation (Kahramaa) and ganising team told Qatar Tribune. ue will be the other attraction. Vis- Saai on Monday. (HANSON K JOSEPH) Qatar University will be the high- A total of 18 eateries offering itors will enjoy a variety of events Continued on page 20 Ô 02 Tuesday, December 11, 2018

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Shura approves Qatari inventor Malaysian PM lauds Qatar bags WSA award decrees on Law QATARI inventor Moham- med al Jefairi has won the Practice Act, QFMA role in fighting corruption 2018 World Summit Awards (WSA) for Digital Innovation in the inclusion and empower- THE Shura Council, at a meet- viewed the reports of a number ment category for developing ing chaired by Deputy Speaker of its delegations, which recent- Dr Mahathir has also praised Qatar for its support in development issues around the world an open-source sign language of the Council HE Mohammed ly participated in international platform called ‘Deaf Pedia’. bin Abdullah al Sulaiti, on Mon- and regional parliamentary QNA The platform can be used day discussed the report of the meetings and forums. KUALA LUMPUR by any user around the world Legal and Legislative Affairs The reports showed the in any language and dialect. Committee on a Decree Law active participation of the del- MALAYSIAN Prime Minister The project is among the 40 No 19 of 2018 amending some egations of the Council in the Dr Mahathir Mohamad has winners out of a total of 430 provisions of Law Practice Act meetings and forums, during lauded Qatar for its role in fight- nominations from 182 partici- No 23 of 2006 and Decree Law which the views of the Council ing corruption and supporting pating countries. No 22 of 2018 amending some were raised among the topics development issues around At a ceremony on Sunday provisions of Law No 8 of 2012 discussed. The delegations the world with reference to the to honour the Qatari inventor, regarding Qatar Financial Mar- also met with the participating Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al- Minister of Transport and Com- kets Authority (QFMA). teams from other countries Thani International Anti-Cor- munications HE Jassim bin Saif The Council then approved to strengthen parliamentary ruption Excellence Award. al Sulaiti said that 2018 WSA the decrees and decided to relations between the Shura The award is an initiative of for Digital Innovation is an in- submit its recommendations Council and the parliamen- HH the Amir to support the ef- ternational standard for hon- to the government. tary assemblies in friendly forts of the UN to fight corrup- ouring the best local digital in- The Shura Council also re- countries. (QNA) tion and encourage those who novations that improve lives of contribute to combating it. communities. He expressed his The Malaysian prime min- pride over all the projects that ister was speaking at a session have won over the past years. with winners of the award. UN Special Advocate against Corruption HE Dr Ali bin Fetais al Marri with Prime Minister of Malaysia Dr The minister also congratu- Shura attends Arab Parliament The event was organised by Mahathir Mohamad and other officials at a session with winners of the Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani lated Mohammed al Jefairi for Malaysia’s National Center for International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award. winning the prestigious honour panels’ preparatory meetings Governance, Integrity and An- and raising the name of Qatar at ti-Corruption (GIACC) in co- He also expressed pride mulating national policies for ROLACC which is the main the global forum. THE meetings of the standing Shura Council. operation with the Rule of Law that Malaysia hosted the briberies and setting up private organiser of the award as well Qatar is the only Gulf coun- committees of the Arab Par- The internal and external and Anti-Corruption Center awards ceremony. institutions to fight corruptions. as GIACC. try to win an award this year in liament kicked off on Monday affairs and national security (ROLACC). Dr Mohamad reiterated his He highlighted the impor- After the session, the prime the eighth category and Qatar with the formation of the new committee is discussing the The session was attended commitment to supporting the tance of the rule of law saying minister along with Dr Marri and Lebanon are the only coun- committees to adopt the re- adoption of the report of by UN Special Advocate against efforts globally and locally, call- that governments would nev- and Deputy Prime Minister and tries from all Arab world to have ports of the committees and the second committee on Corruption HE Dr Ali bin Fetais ing on other countries to join er prosper without integrity head of Malaysian Anti-Cor- won an award. the agendas for the 3rd plena- the political situation in the al Marri. the United Nations Convention and transparency. ruption Commission Dr Wan Qatar Airways Group Chief ry session of the third session Arab world 2018, while the The prime minister thanked against Corruption (UNCAC) He added that the award Azizah Wan Ismail launched Executive Akbar al Baker also of the second legislative term financial and economic af- Qatar and the Amir HH Sheikh He urged Malaysian youth is a great incentive for govern- the national initiative to fight congratulated the Qatari inven- of the parliament, which will fairs committee is discuss- Tamim bin Hamad al Thani for to work on winning the award. ments, individual initiatives, corruption and the guidelines tor, adding that Qatar Airways, be held on Tuesday in Cairo. ing the proposed legislation the international efforts to fight The prime minister also pre- academic institutions, press on correct procedures that help as part of its mission to support The State of Qatar is par- of a guiding law to achieve corruption by establishing RO- sented the efforts Malaysia’s ef- and civil institutions to fight financial institutions prevent Qatari entrepreneurs and inno- ticipating in the meetings food security in the Arab LACC and the Anti-Corruption forts to combat corruption such corruption. corrupt practices in the private vators, will back Jefairi and his with a delegation from the world. (QNA) Excellence Award. as establishing the GIACC, for- Dr Mohamad praised the and public sectors. project. (QNA)

First time in Qatar and the Middle East Qatar Aeronautical College cordially invites you to participate in

"Building Aviation Training Intelligence"

From 10 – 12 December 2018 In Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC)

Supported by Ministry of Transport and Communications In collaboration with International Civil Aviation Organization Nation Tuesday, December 11, 2018 03 Amir sends Qatar’s aviation sector to continue condolences to Sudanese ahead on growth path, says Sulaiti president

Global Aviation Training & TrainAir Plus Symposium provides a platform for international aviation experts to highlight best practices THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani on Mon- day sent a cable of condo- HISHAM ALJUNDI lences to the President of the DOHA Republic of Sudan Field Mar- shall Omar Hassan Ahmed THE aviation sector of Qatar al Bashir, on the victims of a has been witnessing a huge helicopter crash in Al Qada- leap, thanks to the support rif state in the East of Sudan, of the wise leadership of Qa- praying to Allah Almighty tar, Minister of Transport and to bless the deceased with Communications HE Jassim mercy. bin Saif al Sulaiti has said. The Deputy Amir HH Speaking on Monday at Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al the three-day Global Aviation Thani also sent a cable of con- Training & TrainAir Plus Sym- dolences to the president of Su- posium which opened at Qatar dan on the victims of the heli- National Convention Centre, copter crash, praying to Allah Sulaiti said that Hamad In- Almighty to bless the deceased ternational Airport and Qatar with mercy. Airways were seeing remark- Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani The Prime Minister and able growth and added that on Monday met with Secretary-General of the International Civil Aviation Organization Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim Saif Ahmed al Sulaiti met with the Sec- Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Qatar would continue to im- (ICAO) Dr Fang Liu in Doha on Monday. retary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Dr Fang Liu on Monday. Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khal- plement projects in the avia- ifa al Thani sent a cable of tion sector in order to realise Jaber stressed on the impor- condolences to the Sudanese the goals of Qatar National Vi- tance of training to promote president Field Marshall Omar sion 2030. aviation skills. Hassan Ahmed al Bashir on the Sulaiti said: “Qatar is host- The participants at the victims of the helicopter crash ing this important conference ceremony include members of in Al Qadarif state, praying to to provide a platform for in- the TrainAir Plus Programme, Allah Almighty to bless the de- ternational aviation experts to industry stakeholders and aca- ceased with mercy. (QNA) highlight the best practices in demic institutions. The objec- aeronautical training, which is tive is to provide them with a one of the most important ele- forum to learn about new pro- ments of aviation.” gramme features and benefits, Public Security D-G The minister also praised develop new business opportu- Qatar Aeronautical College nities, and promote their train- meets Portuguese (QAC) for twinning its cur- ing organisation and products. counterpart riculum with international uni- The event provides a forum versities, updating its aircraft where ICAO member states DIRECTOR of Public Security fleets and training equipment Hosted by Qatar Aeronau- held for the first time in Qatar and training organisations Staff HE Major-General Saad to enable its students to carry tical College in collaboration and the Middle East. Fang Liu and Director General new associate members, new come together to forge new bin Jassim al Khulaifi met with out their mission in aviation with International Civil Avia- Prominent among those of Qatar Aeronautical College full members, and new cor- alliances for aviation training, the head of the public secu- specialties in light of the devel- tion Organization (ICAO) and who attended the opening cer- Sheikh Jaber bin Hamad al porate partners from several and at the same time enhance rity police of the Portugal Luis opment and competition seen with support from Ministry of emony included the Secretary Thani. countries including Algeria, their awareness of key capaci- Farinha in Doha on Monday. in the global services and avia- Transport and Communica- General of the International Attended by over 800 peo- Oman and China. ty-building priorities for global They discussed a number of top- tion market. tion, the symposium is being Civil Aviation Organization ple, the ceremony awarded During his speech, Sheikh air transport. ics of common concern. (QNA) NHRC educates Qatar Steel staff QFFD inks $12.5mn deal with about human rights principles Birzeit University of Palestine

QNA the same period. DOHA She also described the con- tinuous cooperation between AS part of its celebration of the NHRC and all human the 70th anniversary of the rights international organi- Universal Declaration of Hu- sations, the most important man Rights on December of which are Amnesty Inter- 10 each year, the National national and Human Rights Human Rights Committee Watch. She also stressed on (NHRC) organised a lecture its efforts to raise awareness of for Qatar Steel’s employees on human rights and freedoms to the origins and principles of consolidate their principles in human rights and the role of thought and practice through NHRC in promoting a culture training courses, media cam- of human rights. paigns and publications. Director of NHRC’s Inter- Director of the Department national Cooperation Depart- of Administrative Affairs of Qa- ment Sheikha Najwa al Thani Officials at a lecture for Qatar Steel’s employees organised by National tar Steel Mohammed bin Saleh spoke about the historical con- Human Rights Committee. al Mahdi stressed the compa- text of the emergence of human ny’s belief in human rights is- rights, saying it came as a result manity against injustice and ex- the Global Alliance of National sues and its keenness to ensure of interaction between different ploitation, wherever it may be. Human Rights Institutions that all its employees are fully Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani cultures and civilisations, and is Sheikha Najwa mentioned with ‘A Status’ in 2010 for five aware of their rights and duties. witnesses an agreement signing between Qatar Fund for Development and Birzeit University of Palestine. a continuous struggle for all hu- the accreditation of NHRC by years and renewed in 2015 for QNA Sheikh Mohammed bin Ab- velopment of the university’s DOHA dulrahman al Thani, chairman infrastructure, which includes of QFFD, and Chairperson the internal and external roads QATAR Fund for Development of Birzeit University’s Board network to benefit over 15,000 ‘Influenza can lead to hospitalisation’ (QFFD) has signed a coopera- of Trustees Dr Nasir Hanna people including students, the tion agreement worth $12.5 along with representatives university staff, teaching and million, with Birzeit University from the fund and university. administrative staff. Continued from page 1 Ô and millions are hospitalised can get the influenza vaccine for awad, Health Protection man- of Palestine to offer financial The grant offered by Kuwari said the agreement as a result, while hundreds of free at all PHCC health centres ager, Preventive Health Depart- aid to students and complete QFFD aims to expand the complements the role of the INFLUENZA is a serious dis- thousands end up dying from across the country, as well as at ment at PHCC. the infrastructure of the uni- university’s capacity and of- State of Qatar in the develop- ease and it can lead to hospi- flu-related complications. Vac- more than 35 private clinics. “To receive flu vaccine from versity within five years. fer student financial aids, ment of the Palestinian educa- talisation, and if complications cination to prevent influenza is “Primary Health Care Cor- the health centre you are regis- The agreement was signed giving Palestinians the op- tion sector. He confirmed that arise, sometimes even death, as particularly important for peo- poration is committed to pro- tered at: you can ask for the vac- by Director General of QFFD portunity to complete their the Qatari aid, whether direct- Dr Muna al Maslamani, Medi- ple who are at high risk for the tecting the health of Qatar’s cine during an existing appoint- Khalifa bin Jassem al Kuwari university and higher studies ly or through UN cooperation cal Director of HMC’s Com- flu and its complications.” said population and providing the ment, schedule a flu vaccination and President of Birzeit Uni- in universities accredited by reaches the Palestinian people municable Disease Center ex- Dr Maslamani. flu vaccine free to all residents appointment by calling PHCC versity Dr Abdullatif Abuhi- the fund, part of the Qatar’s in all their areas, whether in plained. To ensure as many people with a valid health card is just on 107 or drop in to your health jleh. The event was attended scholarships programme. Gaza or the West Bank, de- “Every year, millions of as possible are vaccinated this one way in which we can do centre without an appointment by Deputy Prime Minister and A portion of the grant has spite the existence of many people around the world get flu year, members of the public this,” said Dr Khalid Hamid El- and receive vaccine,’’ he added. Minister of Foreign Affairs HE also been allocated for the de- difficulties and challenges. Qatari artists express patriotism via artworks

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CITY Centre Rotana Doha in- augurated a painting art ex- hibition by a group of local female artists including Hessa Kalla, Aldana al Hawbash, Aisha Salem al Abdallah and Mona al Anbari, who have ex- pressed their profound love for Qatar through a number of their paintings. The opening was attended by prominent community fig- ures, local media, art lovers, bloggers and influencers. The expo, being held in the art gal- lery area in front of ‘Teatro’ Martin Kendall, General Manager of City Centre Rotana Doha, with local female artists at the opening of painting art exhibition restaurant, will run until De- cember 20. women are a reflection of their Speaking on the occasion, their love and passion for Qa- “Through their paintings, alities, heritage and the Qatari art exhibition is yet another The exhibition shines light patriotism and love for Qatar Martin Kendall, General Man- tar through an exhibition that these Qatari artists are sharing culture.” initiative by the hotel to en- on Qatari talents and their and a tribute to the spirit of ager of City Centre Rotana showcases their fabulous art- with the diverse communities He added, “At City Centre courage all talents by providing creativity avidly displayed in togetherness and unity dem- Doha, said: “Today, we cele- works to coincide with the build in Qatar their vision and imagi- Rotana Doha, we are keen to them the perfect environment their paintings. The artworks onstrated by Qatar’s residents, brate a group of creative Qatari up to the country’s prepara- nation by relating their paint- support talent in general and and platform that matches by the four talented Qatari locals and expatriates. artists who are keen to share tions to mark the National Day. ings with inspirational person- Qatari ones in particular. This their outstanding artworks.” 04 Tuesday, December 11, 2018 Nation Qatar-Indonesia ties at all-time high: Envoy

matters of mutual concern Bilateral trade with their counterparts, as between the two well as to pursue new link- ages with the people of Qatar. countries reaches “I believe increased peo- $977.8 million ple-to-people contact will foster an everlasting ties and bonds between our two coun- AILYN AGONIA tries. In turn, it will form a DOHA strong platform to launch new venues of cooperation,” AMBASSADOR of Indone- the envoy added. sia to Qatar HE Muhammad On the occasion, Side- Basri Sidehabi has under- habi also stressed that as lined the increased presence Indonesia earned a seat as of Qatari investments in In- a non-permanent member donesia in various sectors of the United Nations Secu- such as telecommunications, Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs HE Dr Ghaith bin Mubarak al Kuwari, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Ahmad Hassan al Hammadi and Ambassador of rity Council for the period of energy, retail and banking. Indonesia to Qatar HE Muhammad Basri Sidehabi jointly cut a cake on the occasion. The event also featured performances showcasing Indonesian culture. (HANSON K JOSEPH) 2019-2020 his country will He was speaking at a dip- stay true to their national lomatic reception held on the of the Ministry of Foreign HE Ali Ibrahim Ahmed, and ship between Indonesia and volume of the two countries Qatar with their families.” objectives and to actively occasion of the 73rd anniver- Affairs HE Dr Ahmad Has- heads of various diplomatic Qatar is at an all-time high. was recorded at $977.8 mil- He also highlighted the contribute in establishing a sary of the independence of san al Hammadi, Director missions in the country. The president of the Repub- lion (January-August 2018). presence of 50-member dele- world order founded on free- Indonesia, at Sheraton Doha of Protocol of the Ministry In his remarks, Ambas- lic of Indonesia’s visit to Qa- Similarly, there is a signifi- gation of Indonesian govern- dom, everlasting peace and Hotel on Sunday. The event of Foreign Affairs HE Am- sador Sidehabi hailed the tar took place in September, cant increase of visitors from ment officials and Indonesian social justice. was graced by Minister of bassador Ibrahim Yousif vibrant relationship be- 2015, while the visit of HH Qatar to Indonesia and vice Chamber of Commerce and The event featured a cake- Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Abdullah Fakhro, Dean of tween Qatar and Indonesia. the Amir of Qatar to Indo- versa. To date there are ap- Industry at the gathering. cutting ceremony and live HE Dr Ghaith bin Mubarak Diplomatic Corps and Am- He said, “I am also happy nesia took place in October, proximately 8,000 Indone- He said the Indonesian del- performances showcasing In- al Kuwari, Secretary-General bassador of Eritrea to Qatar to report, that the relation- last year. The bilateral trade sian professionals residing in egation is in Qatar to discuss donesian culture. 733,000 workers in Qatar benefit Ooredoo now has from Qatar Charity’s programmes 400,000 homes on

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK its fibre network Lulu Hypermarket, Qatar Rail, cial centres, distributed 1,000 DOHA The Pearl, United Development winter bags to the workers. Also, Company and ‘We Feel You’ ini- a group of schools in Qatar, in TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Ooredoo’s state-of-the-art MORE than 733,000 workers tiative, among several others. cooperation with the charity, DOHA fibre network offers custom- in Qatar benefited from vari- QC’s assistance and services organised internal campaigns to ers a ground-breaking net- ous programmes and services for workers included food bas- give workers suitcases of clothes OOREDOO has reached anoth- work experience with features provided by Qatar Charity (QC) kets, clothes, winter supplies, and food baskets, for the benefit er historic milestone in its drive during 2017 and the first half of personal hygiene kits, meals of 5,000 workers. towards the future of home en- such as ultra-fast home 2018, at a total cost of QR18mn. for fasting persons, daily meals, Over 200,000 workers tertainment systems, as the tel- broadband with blistering In order to carry out its ac- Adahi (sacrificial) meat, water benefited from QC’s projects ecom provider has connected speeds up to 10Gbps, as tivities, QC cooperated with and juices, in addition to con- for Ramadan in 2017, while 400,000 Qatari homes to its well as content with 4K governmental institutions and ducting periodic medical tests, the number of beneficiaries in- fibre network. entertainment on Ooredoo tv companies in Qatar, including holding health and awareness creased to 400,000 in 2018. This impressive achieve- the Ministry of Municipality and lectures, organising recreational Moreover, Adahi (sacrificial) ment was reached in Novem- Environment (MME), the Min- activities and implementing de- meat was distributed to 4,850 ber 2018, and consolidates covered by the fibre -- nearly istry of Administrative Develop- velopment projects. workers in addition to organis- awareness workshops in coop- workers in 2017. Some 30,000 Ooredoo’s position as a market double the penetration rate ment, Labour and Social Affairs, During the period, QC, in ing entertainment activities for eration with the Aster Medical workers benefited from QC’s leader in the telecommunica- of 2012 and matched only by Qatar University (QU), schools, cooperation with the MME, them. The charity also provided Center, benefiting 150 workers. ‘Soqya’ project, which distrib- tions industry and a driving Latvia, Lithuania and Singa- Aster Medical Center, Al Wehda distributed suitcases of clothes, first aid kits, conducted medi- QC, in cooperation with An- uted cold water and juices to force behind Qatar’s mission pore. More than 88 percent Medical Center, Ansar Gallery, winter supplies and meals to cal examinations and organised sar Gallery and other commer- workers during the summer. to be one of the best-connected of households in Qatar are nations in the world, Ooredoo fully connected to the fibre -- said in a press statement on also the world’s highest rate Monday. matched only by Singapore. Ooredoo’s state-of-the-art Speaking about the mile- QC organises educational camp for orphans in Tunisia fibre network offers customers stone, Waleed al Sayed, CEO a ground-breaking network ex- of Ooredoo Qatar, said, “We QATAR Charity (QC) organised a four- and academic excellence. perience with features such as are delighted to announce day educational and entertainment As many as 35 orphaned boys and ultra-fast home broadband with such a phenomenal achieve- camp in Tunisia for a group of or- girls aged 9 to 12 years from the remote blistering speeds up to 10Gbps, ment of connecting 400,000 phans, whom it sponsors in the coun- areas of the governorate participated in as well as content with 4K en- homes to our fibre network. try, during the autumn holidays. the camp held at a tourist resort. tertainment on Ooredoo tv. We are also proud to be of- The camp, held with the support of The camp activities included swim- With gigabit-speed fibre fering Qatari citizens and sponsors in Qatar and in cooperation ming, water sports and trips to the zoo, penetration commercially residents such world-class with the Jendouba Governorate, includ- the Carthage Land, a water park, Sci- available only in about ten connectivity. We hope our ed cultural and sports activities as well as ence City, Planetarium and the Bardo countries worldwide, Qatar is customers are enjoying mak- visits to various places. National Museum, as well as a tour the top performer among them ing the most out of the tech- Outstanding students were hon- on a tourist train, in addition to other – as confirmed by an Arthur D nology and we look forward to oured to encourage them to continue in games, cultural competitions and rec- Little report in Q1 2018 - with many more such milestones in the path of positive behaviour, creativity reational activities. (TNN) 99 percent of Qatar’s homes the future.” Nation Tuesday, December 11, 2018 05 National Museum to be hub Focus on cancer data collection at of ‘active learning’: Director QNCR workshop

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ment of the Qatar National The National Museum helps bring to life the history and heritage of Qatari people in its international context DOHA Cancer Information Center will be a strong motivation AILYN AGONIA Curatorial Affairs Dr Haya al QATAR National Cancer Reg- to understand the disease DOHA Thani shared how the museum istry (QNCR) of the Ministry of in Qatar and a strong basis had worked with partners in- Public Health (MoPH) organ- for building national pro- NATIONAL Museum of Qa- cluding the Doha Film Institute ised the first training workshop grammes to combat cancer. tar (NMoQ) Director Sheikha over five years to record the in the framework of the execu- On her part, Karen Gra- Amna bint Abdulaziz bin Jas- memories and preserve infor- tive steps aimed at establish- ham lauded the team leader sim al Thani said the iconic in- mation about the country. ing the Qatar National Cancer for the interactive level of at- stitution, which is slated to open NMoQ Senior Museum De- Information Center at the tendance and the opportunity its doors to the public on March velopment Specialist Dr Karen ministry in collaboration with to exchange experiences and 28, 2019, under the patronage Exell added that the museum the British National Health welcome the team received of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim features over 1,400 bespoke Service - the British National from members of Qatar Na- bin Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani, models and over 150 extraordi- Cancer Services (NCRAS). tional Cancer Registry. will be a hub of learning for all National Museum of Qatar officials at an event in Doha on Monday.(JALAL PATHIYOOR) nary digital media productions The workshop discussed Representatives of the on Qatar’s history and culture. embedded with the exhibits. cancer information, a pres- British National Health Ser- Speaking at the first of- Qatar is an ancient land, rich in the traditions of the desert and the sea, but She also mentioned the lo- entation of the British work vice - the British National ficial briefing on the upcom- also a land that hosted many past civilisations. While, it has modernised its cal and international partner- model, a detailed explanation Cancer and Rare Diseases ing landmark museum held at infrastructure, it has still remained true to its core cultural values. We look forward ships developed by the mu- of the disease and methods of Service (NCRAS) - expressed the Museum of Islamic Art on to sharing new Museum experiences with our proud and diverse communities as seum to bring all the elements treatment and diagnosis. their happiness with their col- Monday, the NMoQ chief said well as welcoming international guests in the spring of next year of the institution together such The focus was on how to leagues in the Ministry of Pub- the National Museum, designed as with experts at Qatar Uni- obtain the data and best way to lic Health in Qatar. by French architect Jean Nou- ~ HE Sheikha al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums) versity and Hamad bin Khalifa analyse and show it properly. They describe the expe- vel and built around Sheikh University and the Friends of The workshop was attend- rience as very fruitful and Abdullah bin Jassim al Thani’s the Environment Centre as ed by representatives from thanked to all present for original palace, brings to life the said Sheikha Amna. the renowned Pearl Carpet of this building was both a royal well as with Leiden Naturalis, Hamad Medical Corporation warm reception and expert in- history and heritage of Qatari The museum consists of Baroda as well as manuscripts, residence and the seat of gov- Raimund Albersdoerfer, UK and private sector hospitals sights at the event. people and places Qatar in its three sections- Beginnings, Life documents, photographs, jew- ernment. Then, more than 40 Postal Museum, Moesgaard that specialise in the diagnosis It is worth mentioning that international context. in Qatar and Building the Na- ellery and costumes. years ago, we adapted it to serve Museum and Houston Muse- and care of cancer patients. the National Cancer Frame- “The National Museum of tion. The visitor’s chronological “The new museum took its as the home of our first National um of Natural History. The participants were di- work 2017-2022 stipulated the Qatar will be a hub of learning journey extends through more lead in terms of content from Museum. Now, the astonishing NMoQ Deputy Director vided into two groups. Each need to establish a National for the public, students, visitors than 1.5 km of experiences pre- the old National Museum, new building envelops the old for Operations Saif al Kuwari group received two days Center for Cancer Informa- to Qatar, and professionals at sented in 11 galleries. Each gal- which included an unusual mix- historic Palace of Sheikh Abdul- detailed the other facilities of of training from experts tion in the Ministry of Public other museums. The galleries lery is an all-encompassing en- ture of collections and exhibits lah. The original National Mu- the museum such as the park in the field of cancer data Health to work on linking the will inspire people to want to vironment which tells the grand covering natural history as well seum is now the beating heart area which will feature com- and analysis. data of cancer patients from learn more about Qatar’s his- story through a creative combi- as social, cultural and modern of the new one,” said Mansoor missioned artworks, including The Dean of Qatar Nation- various sources. tory and culture. We have de- nation of elements such as mu- history. We have also worked bin Ebrahim al Mahmoud, spe- an installation by French artist al Cancer Registry praised the The centre will provide signed this new institution to be sic, storytelling, archival imag- painstakingly to preserve and cial advisor to the Chairperson Jean-Michel Othoniel featur- important and fruitful discus- completion of its implementa- a place of active learning, espe- es, oral histories and evocative restore the old palace of Sheikh of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha ing 114 individual fountains sions at the workshop and tion in 2022, a complete data- cially for young people and their aromas. The impressive array of Abdullah bin Jassim al Thani- a al Mayassa bint Hamad bin set within the lagoon with their the distinguished scientific base available to specialists of families, that takes place even archaeological and heritage ob- much loved site of deep historic Khalifa al Thani. streams designed to evoke the level of experts and attendees, decision makers and academic before you enter the museum,” jects to be showcased includes significance. For many years, NMoQ Deputy Director of fluid forms of Arabic calligraphy. stressing that the establish- researchers. ‘Qatar committed to Stigma prevents mental illness MoCI recalls global partnerships Infiniti Q30 patients from seeking help: Study 2017-2018 for safe migration’ TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Health Conference hosted by on the stigma of mental illness National Research Fund for DOHA Hamad Medical Corporation. has been conducted in the Mid- backing this important study. models QNA In a presentation entitled dle East and our study aims to UCQ is pleased to be lead- MARRAKESH STIGMA associated with ‘Stigma towards Mental Dis- improve understanding of the ing research that supports the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK mental illness is a serious is- orders in Patients in Qatar’, issue in Qatar and in the re- goals of Qatar.” DOHA QATAR is committed to region- sue because it not only social- Dr Kehyayan shared the find- gion,” Dr Kehyayan said. The study has several ben- al cooperation and global part- ly isolates the individual but ings from this collaborative “The issue of mental health efits to Qatar, including con- THE Ministry of Commerce nerships for safe and orderly it also prevents them from research that examined self- is of great relevance to Qa- tributing to its strategies to and Industry (MoCI), in migration, Minister of Admin- seeking timely treatment, stigma in patients in Qatar. tar,” said Dr Kehyayan. “Qa- improve the health and well- collaboration with Saleh istrative Development, Labour said Dr Vahe Kehyayan, PhD, “The illness can have an im- tar’s National Health Strategy being of Qatar’s population. It Al Hamad Al Mana Com- and Social Affairs Yousef bin a researcher and assistant pact on other areas of the indi- 2018–2022 includes mental also raises awareness in Qatar’s pany, has recalled Infiniti Mohammed al Othman Fakhro professor at the University of vidual’s health as well, such as health as one of its seven pri- society of mental illness and its Q30 models of 2017-2018 has said. Calgary in Qatar (UCQ). increased risks around smok- ority areas which underscores adverse consequences. Find- over wrong description Fakhro made the remarks Minister of Administrative Dr Kehyayan presented his ing, reduced activity, poor diet, the importance of stigma re- ings from the study will inform in the Owner’s Manual while presiding over the side Development, Labour and Social research findings at the recent obesity and blood pressure. duction as a concern. I am the development of stigma re- (Child Lock). event held by the ministry at Affairs Yousef bin Mohammed al 7th Qatar International Mental However, very little research very appreciative of the Qatar duction initiatives in Qatar. The ministry said the re- the ‘Intergovernmental Con- Othman Fakhro. call comes as part of its on- ference to Adopt the Global going efforts to protect con- Compact for Safe, Orderly and ference, the minister held a sumers and ensure that car Regular Migration’, which con- number of meetings, where he dealers follow up on vehicle cluded in Marrakesh, Morocco, met with ILO Director-General QF MARKS UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS defects and repairs. on Sunday. Guy Ryder, Director General of The ministry said that He also reviewed Qatar’s the International Organization Qatar Foundation (QF) has it would coordinate with experience as a model for co- for Migration Antonio Vitorino, illuminated its Headquar- the dealer to follow up on operation and partnership Minister delegate to the Minis- ters at Education City with the maintenance and repair between States and stakehold- ter of Foreign Affairs, in charge bright blue to mark the works and will communicate ers that could effectively work of Moroccans living abroad and 70th anniversary of the with customers to ensure towards the principles and Migration Affairs in Morocco Universal Declaration of that the necessary repairs are objectives of safe and orderly Dr Abdelkrim Benatiq and Min- Human Rights. The building carried out. migration and the United Na- ister for Labour, Employment in Education City has been The Ministry has urged tions Plan for Sustainable De- and Social Security of Nepal bathed in this colour for two all customers to report any velopment 2030. Gokarna Bista. days on December 9 and violation to its Consumer Representatives of the In- He also met with the presi- 10. The Declaration was Protection and Anti-Com- ternational Labor Organization dent of the International Fed- proclaimed by the United mercial Fraud Department, (ILO) and the Asia Migrants Fo- eration of the Red Cross and Nations General Assembly which processes complaints, rum, as well as representatives Red Crescent, the president in Paris on December 10, inquiries and suggestions of governments, labour organi- of the Italian Red Cross, the 1948, setting out, for the through Call Center: 16001, sations, civil society organisa- President of the International first time, fundamental hu- email: [email protected], tions, experts and researchers Organization of Employers and man rights to be universally Twitter: @MOCIQATAR, In- interested in migration issues, the Secretary-General of the protected. It has since been stagram: MOCIQATAR and participated in the event. Building and Wood Workers’ translated into over 500 mobile app for Android and On the sidelines of the con- International. languages. (TNN) IOS: MEC_Qatar. QAST students learn CMU-Q marks 10th anniversary of first set engineering skills TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK “If I could ask Andrew Car- DOHA negie a question, it would be TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK It gave me a whole new per- ‘Did you ever think that you DOHA spective on perfecting work CARNEGIE Mellon University would have such an impact on through precision.” in Qatar (CMU-Q) celebrated people on such a scale?’” Emadi QATAR Academy for Science Haiqa Massoudi, another the 10-year anniversary of its continued, “I am a Qatari wom- and Technology (QAST), part Grade 9 QAST student, said: first graduating class recently, an who has benefited so much of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) “It was a unique experience marking a decade of academic from the CMU experience. I Pre-University Education, and I learned something new excellence and significant con- wonder if he ever thought he kicked off its inaugural school through collaborating with fel- tributions to the development would have an impact on such year with an engineering low classmates and teachers of Qatar. a student, such a person, so far camp organised in collabora- during the process.” CMU-Q opened its doors in away from Pittsburgh.” tion with Texas A&M Univer- Dr Gregory J Moncada, 2004 with the first class gradu- Fatima al Mansoori, who sity at Qatar (TAMUQ), a QF QAST director, said: “The ating in 2008. The first class is a senior business analyst in partner university. programme was created to comprised 35 students, includ- the IT department of Qatar During the week-long introduce engineering funda- ing 16 Qatari nationals. CMU- Petroleum,remarked: “Look at camp, students designed and mentals to the students, while Q, which currently offers five the companies we’re all working built their own model drones, highlighting creativity and skill degree programmes, started at. We are working towards the and were introduced to ba- development. Ultimately, the with only two in business ad- development of Qatar. We are sic microcontrollers, avia- objective of the programme is ministration and computer sci- actively introducing changes tion dynamics and program- to prepare students to, in the ence in 2004. into our organisations. Some ming. The camp concluded future, address Qatar’s chal- “This is a class of pioneers,” CMU-Q officials with alumni from the first class graduating in 2008. of us have even reached c-suite with a programming chal- lenges through research and said Michael Trick, the dean positions, which is due in large lenge, which saw students innovation.” of CMU-Q. “When they began Since 2008, about half of gas industry. “CMU-Q taught continue the rise to leadership.” part to our education.” autonomously fly their drones The drone programme was their classes in August, 2004, the class has pursued graduate me to take on whatever chal- Her classmate, Eman al With 11 graduating classes, through an obstacle course. developed by members of TA- much of Education City was studies, and two-thirds now live lenge that comes my way and Emadi, is now the head of web the total number of CMU-Q Fajer al Shamari, a Grade MUQ through the STEM Hub, still in the planning phase. and work in Qatar. make the most of as many op- development at Qatar Olympic alumni is now nearly 800. 9 QAST student, said: “I re- a joint initiative of TAMUQ and These students saw the vision. Alumna Nora al Subai,who portunities as I can,” she said. Committee. She reflected on the CMU-Q offers academic ally enjoyed programming the Qatar National Research Fund, They completed their studies manages SAP division at Qatar “It’s so interesting to see how legacy that Andrew Carnegie, programmes in the fields of drones. It was really interest- a member of QF, and aims to and have built successful ca- Petroleum, praised CMU-Q for my classmates are rising and philanthropist and founder of biological sciences, business ing. You do not know what nurture innovative thinking reers, many in Qatar, paving building her self-confidence taking key roles across several Carnegie Mellon University in administration, computational you are capable of until you and a talent for original design the way for the thriving cam- which helped her in having a industries. I am certain that Pittsburgh more than a century biology, computer science and try something and practise. in Qatar’s young students. pus we have today.” successful career in the oil and CMU-Q graduates will only ago, left for the world. information systems. 06 Tuesday, December 11, 2018 CAMPUS CORNER DPS-MIS School takes students to Mesaieed Park on picnic

IT turned out to be a fun-filled park, children started settling funny faces for the click. day for the kids as the DPS- down with their peers and the After spending almost MIS School took its Preparato- most enjoyable time for them three hours of merrymaking ry Class students to Mesaieed was in the play area where they in the park, children boarded Park for picnic on November played with swings, slides, sea- the bus and returned back 29. While the children boarded saws etc. Later, they sat down to the school. They have ex- the bus at 7:30am, the whole together to eat snacks. They pressed a desire to visit the atmosphere was filled with gig- also took a round of the park place again. It was a great day gles and laughter, as they chat- with their friends and teach- for the students and teachers, ted with their friends and sang ers observing and cherishing as it strengthened the bond some songs until they reached the beauty of nature. Students between them. They returned the venue. were motivated during the home with smiles and long- As soon as they reached the group photograph to make lasting memories of the day. Birla Public School principal receives Grandparents Day held with ‘Exemplary School Leadership Award’ verve and passion at MES

THE Junior and KG Sections of MES Indian School cel- ebrated the Grandparents’ PRINCIPAL of Birla Public for effective leadership were Day on December 6. The School, Doha, A.P Sharma, applauded. He was the only event was held in the Con- has received the “Exemplary educator to receive this award ference Hall of the school to School Leadership Award” and honour. honour the grandparents. during an “International Ado- An exhibition on adoles- As part of the celebra- lescent Summit” in Delhi. He cence issues was also opened tion, grandparents were also released the souvenir of by Mr. Pranab Mukherjee. The accorded a ceremonial wel- the event with former Presi- guests praised the efforts of come by the school band dent of India Pranab Mukher- students gathered from India and the students of KG and jee and Vineet Joshi former and abroad. Junior sections with the chairman of CBSE and cur- The United Nations and warmth of love and cordial- rently the Director General of UNICEF has kept this subject ity. Around 200 grandpar- “National Testing Agency”. as one of the most important ents took part in the event. Sharma’s contribution in SDG’s for the next decades. A special assembly was school leadership, especially in UNICEF has put gender held where students deliv- the field of adolescent educa- equality, good health and well- ered speeches on the vital tion, parenting, career counsel- being as the central “sustain- role played by grandparents ling and academic innovations able development goals”. in moulding and influencing them to become productive citizens, and the importance of fostering relationships across generations. This was IIS hosts 2nd Intra-School Discussion Forum followed by the rendition of a melodious song by the stu- IDEAL Indian School (IIS) dents of Junior Section. hosted its second Intra-School The tiny tots of KG Sec- Discussion Forum recently. tion who dedicated their The topic for the discussion graceful dance performance was “classroom management to grandparents, stole the and behavioural guidance”. show. The panel members drew the The dance performance attention of the participants by of Junior Section students school staff also interacted pared by the students as a presenting the various strate- was greatly appreciated. with the guests on the occa- token of love. gies and methods to guide the Addressing the gather- sion. Some simple and fun- “It was indeed a highly learners towards positive be- ing, the school’s principal filled activities were held emotional and satisfying haviour. Hameeda Kadar sought the for the grandparents who moment for us. I am happy The speakers elaborated blessings of the grandpar- participated with lot of en- that my grandchild is learn- on how the students should be ents for the young students thusiasm. ing to value us,” remarked dealt with by teachers when who were overwhelmed The winners were hon- one of the grandparents. they become unruly and misbe- with joy and love. oured with trophies and Shilvy Abraham, teach- have with peer groups. The heads of sections gifts by the school principal, er-in-charge of the pro- The session began with the tance of behavioural guidance. on behavioural guidance and hya Sekhar coordinated the ses- introduced themselves to and the grandparents were gramme, coordinated the key note address by Principal The participants shared classroom management. sion while Balasubramanyam the grandparents and the given ‘thank-you-cards’ pre- event. Syed Shoukath Ali on the impor- their personal experiences Shamim Shaikh and Sand- acted as a moderator. MES observes World Soil Day IES celebrates ‘Health and MES Indian School observed the world Soil Day recently. A Safety Awareness Day’ special assembly was conduct- ed by the students of Grade 3E and members of the Campus IQRA English School (IES) for Care Force (CCF) team of the Boys celebrated ‘Health and Junior Section to mark the Safety Awareness Day’ recently. World Soil Day. It was the message of safe- The topic of soil conserva- ty first at Iqra English School tion was discussed on the oc- as the students celebrated the casion followed by a skit pres- ‘Health and Safety Awareness entation by students of Grade Day’ recently. 3E conveying the message of The Health and Safety the need to keep the environ- Awareness Day is aimed at ment clean and the urgency raising awareness of students of planting more trees to pre- about the importance of being vent soil erosion and any fur- healthy and safe and turning ther loss. including the principal Ha- trees to keep the environment in the kitchen garden and this knowledge into a sustain- The assembly programme meeda Kadar and head of Jun- green and clean. growing ornamental plants able daily routine. also witnessed the plantation ior Section Summaya Nazeer The assembly also spread at home. Farhana Nazeer, a The students were encour- of saplings in discarded plas- planted saplings and motivat- the message of reusing the teacher of Junior Section, co- aged to practice health and just on specific days, to raise of all aspects of health and tic containers. School officials ed the children to plant more throw-away plastic bottles ordinated the programme. safety habits every day and not awareness of the importance safety. Birla Public School hosts ‘Talent Search - Anveshanam 2018’

CELEBRATION of events and rangement), in a competitively comed the gathering and urged festivals in schools has become healthy manner, teaching them the students for increased and an integral part of learning to to respect all gifts in every way. active participation to explore build a strong cultural belief in The inauguration of Birla their innate talents on an open children. Birla Public School re- Talent Search was organised forum like this. cently organised ‘Talent Search in a colourful manner. Nadya George Edison, vice princi- -Anveshanam 2018’, a cultural Mohammed Al Saleh, School pal, congratulated the partici- extravaganza to provide an op- Programs Head, from National pants for their overwhelming portunity to the students to Museum of Qatar (Commu- response and enthusiasm in explore their talents in various nity Outreach Section), was their artistic pursuit. fields such as performing arts the chief guest on the occasion Nearly, 800 students from (music and dance) and visual- along with the school’s Vice classes 1 to 8 participated in the creative art (vegetable carving, Chairman Gope Shahani. various categories of the com- clay modeling and flower ar- AP Sharma, principal, wel- petitions. Tuesday, December 11, 2018 07 Reports by Catherine W Gichuki For events and press releases email African Panorama [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222 Doha music buffs sway to Davido’s Afro beats

EOPLE from industry. Before him, the mu- all walks of life The Nigerian superstar’s song Assurance sic industry in Nigeria was not thronged The Ritz- like it is today. The whole sys- Carlton Hotel last released early this year drew cheers from the tem changed including the way Thursday where crowd as did his latest song Wonder Woman people danced as well as other oneP of the most celebrated which was released on Friday and has had things.” Nigerian singers, songwriter Emmah Ogeto, a Kenyan, and record producer Davido over 1.5 million views on YouTube said, “It’s good to see all these entertained the crowd with people at the same place. I like Afro beats. Nigerian music such as Afro Whether Africans, Ameri- beats, as well as Tanzanian cans, Europeans and Asians, music.” members of the crowd, waiting Bearing in mind that Davi- to catch a glimpse of the Afro do is young and has achieved a beats’ international superstar lot, Ogeto said that he has really David Adeleke, went into a fren- inspired young Africans. zy when he appeared on stage. “His songs are easily relat- The artiste, who was mak- able to the struggles, aspirations ing his first appearance in Qa- and achievements of young Af- tar, swept Doha fans off their ricans. He has also managed to Davido performs at The Ritz-Carlton Doha. feet with breathtaking perfor- reach out to audiences outside mances of his hit songs. Africa as well including Europe, His song Assurance released when he heard of Davido’s thing to have him here.” Jamaica and other places.” early this year drew cheers from concert, he decided at once “He is a great African Another fan, Suleiman Ag- the crowd. He also sang his lat- to attend the show. ambassador in terms of his baje Bolarinwa, said, “The show est song Wonder Woman which “Davido’s coming to music. Not only Africans do was awesome. Bearing in mind was released on Friday and has Doha shows that he acknowl- listen to his music but also that it was his birthday recently, had over 1.5 million views on edges that he has fans here in people from other parts of the we enjoyed a lot. It was a great YouTube. Qatar and he wanted to reach world,” he added. platform for Africans to unite. The highlight of the event out to them.” Another fan from Nige- It’s not only Africans who had was the celebration of the ar- Emezue also said that Davi- ria, Chinedu Achebe, said fun but other nationalities as tiste’s birthday--a session which do’s songs and the artiste him- that it was a great opportu- well because Davido is an inter- left the audience bemused. self have inspired him. “I was in nity to have a Nigerian artiste national artiste. When the show ended just Nigeria when he started making performing in Qatar. “Davido is a music icon in before midnight, the ecstatic his music, from the time he did Achebe, who has been in Africa. We enjoyed the show. audience asked for more. The Dami Duro, a single in Yoruba Qatar for seven years, said that We wish to have more of such event was organised by Premi- years ago. His songs are catchy. Davido was a great musician concerts.” um Entertainment and Events I can say last year and this year, and people have learnt a lot Maria Wanjiku, a Kenyan, and sponsored by Ethiopian his songs have been hits and from his songs. “In the past 6 or said, “The show was great. I Airlines. remained top of the charts. His 7 years, Davido has changed the danced until I couldn’t any Emeka Emezue, who songs such as Assurance, If, Nigerian music scene. He has more. Davido inspires me be- has been residing in Doha Nwa Baby, among others, have paved the way for the entry of a cause I love singing, and when- Davido cuts a cake to celebrate his birthday during the event. for over five years, said that been a hit globally. It is a great lot of younger musicians in the ever he sings I get motivated.”

Audience during the show. (PHOTOGRPAHS BY JOHN NGURUGWE)

Nigerians launch a new cultural group

ZUKO Ndi Igbo Na Qatar, an Igbo cultural and community group has recently been Nlaunched under the umbrella of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation-Qatar (NIDO-Qatar). The group is a platform of like-minded people whose focus is the welfare and progress of its members. The group was formed following the death and repatriation of a Nigerian of Igbo descent. The group was launched by the NIDO-Qatar President Victor Ikoli and pioneer Vice President Raymond Bob-Ume, last Friday. The group is headed by Lawrence Ikechukwu Ahaneka. 08 Tuesday, December 11, 2018

ESTABLISHED SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 PRINTED AT ALI BIN ALI PRINTING PRESS Opinion HAMAD BIN SUHAIM AL THANI CHAIRMAN ADEL ALI BIN ALI MANAGING DIRECTOR DR HASSAN MOHAMMED AL ANSARI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

The US Can Fix Its Broken Asylum System Can Macron Survive It’s a misconception to think that the pending cases of ‘Yellow Vest’ Revolution? asylum seekers encourage illegal migrants to enter the US. On the contrary, there is evidence to suggest that the quick disposal of their cases discourage people from The ‘yellow vest’ has become a wider political movement that reflects unrest trying to enter the country illegally and seek legal routes among peasants, working class and students. It needs nuanced handling as

FTER the recent melee involving A federal judge ruled last month that opposed to Macron’s knee-jerk response like suspension of gas tax increase Central American asylum seekers, Trump’s executive order narrowing access Mexican police, and the US Customs to asylum to those who apply at ports of en- DAVID A ANDELMAN | REUTERS and Border Patrol, an uneasy calm try contravened Congress’s clear intent. And Ahas returned to the crossing between the administration’s accompanying policy ICOLE Barthelemy, the quiet, gra- Tijuana and San Diego. It’s unlikely to last. of “metering” applicants at ports of entry is cious owner of one of Paris’s pre- If President Trump doesn’t change his poli- designed more to discourage applications — mier cheese shops on the Rue de cies, expect more tear gas, volleys of rocks, regardless of their validity — than to impose Grenelle, told me this week, with and howls of pain and outrage on both sides greater order on the process. Bringing order Nreal panic in her eyes, “I have never of the border. to the process is the crux of the matter. in 47 years been so afraid as I am today.” This turmoil is avoidable. Mainly, the This is by no means impossible. The US And with good reason. Only a few blocks US needs to mend its broken asylum system doesn’t need to send more troops or shut away, on the Rue de Solferino, around — and the solutions are more straightfor- down “the whole border.” During the mid- the corner from the Musée d’Orsay, in the ward than you might think. 1990s, the US faced an influx of new asylum building where I’ve lived off and on since Everybody has the right to seek asy- seekers that led to record new claims and a 1981, two barricades were built on this lum, and nobody has the right to enter the backlog of nearly 500,000 asylum cases by quiet residential street. One was set ablaze US illegally, by force or by stealth. People 1995. As the Migration Policy Institute re- last Saturday and burned for hours. seeking sanctuary in the US were wrong to cently noted, reforms backed by sufficient But while Madame Barthelemy and rush the fence, and the Border Patrol was resources virtually eliminated that backlog I may need to dodge scattered clouds of right to defend it. But applicants for asylum over the next decade. This discouraged spu- tear gas launched by France’s redoubt- would be more likely to present themselves rious applications and gave speedier relief able gendarmerie, President Emmanuel in an orderly way at ports of entry if the US to legitimate asylum seekers. Macron is fighting for his political life. At could process their applications in a timely The same approach can work now. Hire least for the moment, his vision for his and compassionate fashion. And that isn’t and deploy more asylum officers. Appoint country and for Europe seems increas- happening. more immigration judges and clerks to clear ingly disconnected from the people who be an unchallengeable mandate. Though, blaring, hundreds of drivers protesting The surge in asylum applications by the backlog. In a nation of lawyers, hiring an elected him. Tens of thousands have as is now becoming apparent, this was rules that discriminate against small in- Central Americans since 2010 has been immigration judge shouldn’t take 21 months. taken the streets to demonstrate their dis- hardly so clearly-cut. Thousands stayed dividual ambulance companies in favour driven mostly by illegal border crossings. In And in 2018, the immigration courts’ record- pleasure. And that’s what is stoking fear away from the polls because they saw little of a few behemoths. fact, a staggering 99 percent of the 94,285 keeping and case-management systems among Barthelemy and millions more. they really liked and now they seem to be Faced with an inchoate and leaderless, Central Americans who were apprehended shouldn’t still be largely paper-driven. Com- It’s not hard to find reasons for this venting their anger in the streets. though powerful, movement, and having in 2017 entering the US illegally as a family pared with the money thrown at border en- sudden unraveling of the grand ambitions As someone who has observed how moved too quickly with his reforms, Ma- unit are still here. Many of these migrants forcement, investment in the courts has been of the youngest French leader since Na- French presidents back to Charles de cron’s easy fix of suspending the gas tax are fleeing horrific violence and persecu- puny. Little wonder dockets are clogged. poleon. Macron’s visions for this future Gaulle dealt with the protests that erupt- increase first for six months, then for all tion, some might therefore be eligible for Central America’s desperate migrants appear increasingly disconnected from ed from even the narrowest change in di- of 2019 may be insufficient. He’s also asylum, and the US is obligated by domestic won’t stop seeking sanctuary or a better life anything France, even Europe, has known rection, I feel Macron had little real un- dug in his heels on upholding his repeal and international law to hear their claims. until conditions in their countries improve. or at least for the moment even wants. derstanding of the nation he was seeking of the surtax on the wealthy that Socialist But a huge and growing backlog of ap- That’s one of many reasons why the US also “We must do away with this little po- President Francois Mitterrand initiated plications in the hundreds of thousands has an interest in sustaining and increasing litical world which functions only for it- three decades ago. “We will never unrav- has created perverse incentives for would- its foreign aid. And the flood of asylum ap- self,” Laurent Tinois told the French daily There really are two Frances – rich el anything we’ve done over the past 18 be migrants to file spurious asylum claims, plicants reflects, in part, the pull from rela- Le Monde. A public works department and poor, but especially urban and months,” Macron declared to a session of because these can allow them to remain in tives in the US, many of whom are either laborer in northern France, he is a local rural. Now both seem to be united in his cabinet Wednesday evening. Macron’s the US for years while their cases wait to be undocumented or have tenuous legal sta- leader of the movement known as the “gi- their revolt – and fear for their future reversal of this tax led many to brand him processed. The backlog doesn’t discourage tus. Comprehensive immigration reform is lets-jaunes” for their yellow vests, which “president of the rich.” bogus asylum seekers, as you might sup- needed to address that. all French motorists must keep in their Of course, Macron has had reasons – pose; it does the opposite. In the meantime, instead of trying to cars for emergencies. The gilets-jaunes, to transform. France is effectively a giant intellectually quite brilliant – for each of Trump is right that the US asylum sys- restrict access to asylum through question- and the hooligans or “casseurs” (break- ocean liner, lumbering straight ahead. his fiscal moves. The gas tax was designed tem “is being overwhelmed by migration able or outright illegal executive orders, the ers) who have ridden along like pilot fish, But Macron arrived in the pilot house and to pay for a post-carbon France. Ending through our southern border.” Unfortu- US should be processing applications more have been at the centre of weeks of unrest. immediately tried to make a sudden turn the wealth tax was designed to lure British nately, his remedies not only violate the let- humanely and expeditiously. It really isn’t Tinois’s views echo those of hundreds of in direction. The move to the barricades bankers driven from London by Brexit. ter of US law and the humanitarian spirit complicated. In this instance, greater ad- thousands who have demonstrated and to protest taxes and inequalities should But none of this is immediately apparent that animates it — they’ve compounded ministrative efficiency is the key to protect- rioted across the nation. have been entirely predictable to anyone to French provincial workers, many of the problem, by adding to the backlog and ing the vulnerable and upholding American The revolution of the yellow vests has familiar with the nation’s history. whom squeak by on the minimum wage hence to the incentive to cheat. values and interests. become more of a political movement for While barricades date to the 16th cen- of around 1,500 euro ($1,700) a month utter social change than an economic is- tury in France, the French Revolution in to feed their families and buy gas to get sue of taxation, which was the spark that 1789 was the first time such a show of re- to work in a countryside with little public set off this firestorm of protest. So, on sistance led to the beheading of a French transport. There really are two Frances – Tuesday, when Prime Minister Édouard king, Louis XVI, and his wife, Marie An- rich and poor, but especially urban and Philippe went on national television to toinette. The barricades went up again in rural. Now both seem to be united in their announce a six-month suspension of a gas times of turmoil like the 1848 revolution, revolt – and fear for their future. tax increase, the outrage over the sop of and in 1968 they began in the Latin Quarter France’s president faces a crisis dif- halfway measures was palpable. with a student rebellion that spread quickly ferent from any other Western leader. Tinois voted in the last election for to workers and farmers alike before De Macron’s is a vast peasant uprising that Macron’s left-wing opponent Jean-Luc Gaulle restored order by threatening to re- requires a whole new set of nuanced po- Mélenchon. Other protesters admitted to sign. Back then, not an insignificant threat. litical tools if he is to neutralise this unrest voting for a range of Macron opponents, In the wake of vast rioting and pil- before it lurches utterly out of control. from Mélenchon on the left to far-right laging along the Champs-Elysées, thou- leader Marine Le Pen. All have taken ad- sands of high-school students have gone (David A Andelman, a former vantage of this movement to press their out on strike across the country, at times foreign correspondent for the disparate desires – new parliamentary battling police as they protest the cur- New York Times and CBS News, is elections, even Macron’s resignation. riculum changes that are part of Ma- visiting scholar at the Center on Much of this political action seems de- cron’s education reforms. In front of the National Security at Fordham Law signed to re-run last year’s vote that swept National Assembly in Paris, just minutes School, and author of ‘A Shattered Macron and his new political party into of- from my apartment, scores of ambulanc- Peace: Versailles 1919 and the fice with a landslide and what appeared to es have blocked traffic for hours, sirens Price We Pay Today’.) (Tribune News Service)

How To Clear Out Your Workspace For A Fresh Start In 2019 Which stuff stays and which stuff goes? Here are some of the strategies to help you decide and declutter

WANDA THIBODEAUX the larger pieces in the room could be need. For instance, do you really need TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE swapped for something smaller based on to stuff six chairs in an office when most the way you really need to work. It’s ideal people only have two? Look around and HERE comes a point where items for smaller spaces like your bedroom or observe what others do to see if maybe get in the way and just take up space an individual office. If you’d rather not do there’s a better way to manage the space. instead of helping you be more pro- heavy lifting for this one, a computer pro- New is a cue. Whenever someone ductive. Not only that, but studies in- gramme or a few paper cutouts to scale can gives you something or you buy something Tdicate that companies with less mate- let you play around. new, that’s your cue that something else in rialistic bosses fare better overall, and that 6-months. This rule says that, if you the space should go. I use this one to keep clutter in an office or home can throw out haven’t used an item in 6 months, it’s my kids’ toy collection from getting out of a negative message about your personality. not helping you and should be donated control or age-inappropriate, but it works And lastly, there’s a trend toward minimal- or tossed. Seasonal items or ones with well for just about anything, including ism, not only because people want to clear sentimental value can be exceptions, but your office wardrobe or technology. their heads and focus on what matters, you should consider whether they can be Break the group. Sometimes we but because it’s just too expensive for an stored in another area and ensure you hold on to a bunch of items because we individual or company to house a bunch of don’t have more than one of anything. associate them with other items. For ex- extra possessions. Many times, snapping a photo of a senti- ample, you might see a dozen books as a So let’s accept for a moment that you mental item or considering how it is going keeping things just because they are nice functionality. unit because they are on the same topic, or know stuff has to go. How do you decide to help or bring pleasure to someone else to have or because they actually contribute Alternate access. This strategy looks because you got them all around the same what to toss/donate and what stays? can help you let go. to what you’re doing. Ditch anything that at whether there’s a public version of what time in your life. Ask yourself why those 3 feet. This strategy has you put every- No duplicates. Multiples of items doesn’t align with your values and goals. you use available. For instance, maybe it’s items have to stay together. The odds are thing in the centre of a room, Tetris style. often accumulate because of gifting or Purpose. Related to the core above, cost effective to rent something for a brief good that they don’t. The rule is that you must leave 3 feet of upgrades. Ask yourself which one you al- everything in your space should have a period instead of keeping it, or maybe you Some of these strategies might feel space out from every wall. If items don’t fit, ways reach for and get rid of the others. If designated purpose. Don’t keep items can get books digitally or from the library. more natural than others, but using them you have to make some choices about what borrowing has caused duplication, return you might use--good intentions often go Joneses. For this strategy, you pur- all makes it more likely that you’ll be more to pitch or move elsewhere. The strategy is what you borrowed. nowhere without a concrete plan. Be able posely compare yourself to others, not to critical in your downsizing. Once you’re helpful because it forces you to see what The core. What’s most essential to a to identify why everything in your space lose your individuality, but to think criti- clutter free, your only job is to resist the is most essential and consider whether process or concept? Ask yourself if you’re is there and know when it’s going to offer cally about standards versus what you urge to fill the new open space!

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THE OPINION AND ANALYSIS PAGES ARE THE AUTHORS’ OWN. QATAR TRIBUNE BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY. Tuesday, December 11, 2018 09 DEFENCE MATTERS US Military Is Genetically Engineering New Life Forms To Detect Enemy Subs

PATRICK TUCKER The Naval Research Labo- search is about a year away synthetic biology, E.coli are DefenseOne ratory, or NRL, is supporting from providing concrete evi- similar to lab mice in con- the research. Here’s how it dence that she can engineer ventional medical research: OW do you detect sub- would work: You take an abun- reactions in abundant marine they’re abundant, cheap, and marines in an expanse as dant sea organism, like Marin- life forms that could prove easy to work with, but their re- Hlarge as the ocean? The obacter, and change its genetic useful for the military. Sub- al-world relevance is limited. U.S. military hopes that com- makeup to react to certain sub- hunting, in particular, is “what What works in E. coli, or in lab mon marine microorganisms stances left by enemy vessels, we would like it to be applica- mice, doesn’t always work in might be genetically engi- divers, or equipment. These ble for,” she said. other organisms and you just neered into living tripwires to could be metals, fuel exhaust, “The reason we think we don’t find them in the sorts of signal the passage of enemy human DNA, or some mole- can accomplish this is because places you would want to de- subs, underwater vessels, or cule that’s not found naturally we have this vast database tect submarines. even divers. in the ocean but is associated of info we’ve collected from There’s currently a $45 It’s one of many potential with, say, diesel-powered sub- growing these natural systems. million effort across the Army, military applications for so- marines. The reaction could So after experiments where we Navy and Air Force, dubbed the called engineered organisms, take the form of electron loss, look at switching gene poten- Applied Research for the Ad- a field that promises living which could be detectable to tial, gene expression, regula- vancement of Science and Tech- camouflage that reacts to its friendly sub drones. tory networks, we are finding nology Priorities Program on surroundings to better avoid “In an engineered context, these sensors,” said Glaven. Synthetic Biology for Military detection, new drugs and med- we might take the ability of the can create an electrical signal Hopkins University’s Applied ed to Train Its Entire Military Geneticists have already Environments, aimed at giving icines to help deployed forces microbes to give up electrons, when the bacteria encounters Physics Lab. to Fight Drones shown that it’s possible to ma- researchers the tools they need survive in harsh conditions, then use [those electrons] to some molecule in their envi- Related: China Has Related: The US Military’s nipulate the genes of E. coli to engineer genetic responses and more. But the research is talk to something like an au- ronment,” NRL researcher More Nuclear Subs Than the Drone Swarm Strategy Just bacteria to exhibit all sorts of into organisms that would be in its very early stages, military tonomous vehicle. Then you Sarah Glaven said at a Novem- West Believed Passed a Key Test properties that might be use- useful for the military. officials said. can start imagining that you ber event put on by the Johns Related: Russia Has Start- Glaven believes the re- ful for sub sensing. But, in (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE) The Korean War is US AND ‘LEFT OF LAUNCH’ Ending — With or Without METHOD TO DISABLE Denuclearisation

URI FRIEDMAN N KOREAN MISSILES DefenseOne N a sense, Donald Trump’s ANKIT PANDA like North Korea, which U.S. intelligence campaign to denuclearize THE DIPLOMAT P assessments had long seen as being in- INorth Korea is bearing fruit: terested in an ICBM capability. The Korean War is begin- ORTH Korea today is a de fac- The United States, with The mitigation toolkit has broad- ning to end—not with the U.S. to nuclear state. The diplomatic its homeland now held at ened for the United States in recent president achieving a dramatic process that has been running years. As I discussed at length in a re- breakthrough in nuclear ne- throughout 2018 between North risk with some nonzero cent Foreign Affairs article, the U.S. has gotiations, but with a series of NKorea and the United States has, probability by North reportedly turned to cyber-enabled “left incremental measures barely with the exception of a few cosmetic Korean nuclear weapons, of launch” methods to disable and dis- noticed outside the Korean steps, revealed a pathway to Pyongyang’s rupt North Korea’s missiles. These ca- peninsula. disarmament. is focused on mitigation pabilities may include everything from Rather than Kim Jong Un If North Korea’s disarmament re- and damage limitation tampering with the production supply trading in his nuclear weapons mains a possibility, it is not a realistic strategies chain for the serial production of mis- for a peace treaty, or the coun- one in the short-term. What is, however, siles in North Korea to tampering with tries that fought each other in real in the short-term is the nature of the and jamming computers or nuclear the 1950s finally proclaiming threat posed by Pyongyang’s nuclear ar- command and control systems. the end of the war, Seoul and senal to the United States and its North- While the exact nature of U.S. capa- Pyongyang have been disman- in have freer rein and have east Asian allies. bilities are classified and not understood tling guard posts, designating arguably made the greatest Fortunately, the basic logic of deter- in the public domain, their employment no-fly zones, and disarming Seoul and advances is in enacting vari- rence that has prevailed with North Ko- can prove destabilizing in the kinds of what was once the most volatile Pyongyang have been ous accords to cease military rea since the 1953 armistice to end the choices it might encourage North Korea place on the peninsula. dismantling guard hostilities between their coun- Cold War remains largely in place.e.. to take. For instance, given the already Indeed, by the estimation tries. The progress, though still Pyongyang understands that nu- agaaggressiveg nature of North Korean of the South Korean newspa- posts, designating no- modest and tentative, is all the clear employment in a con- nnunuclear strategy, the United per Hankyoreh, North and fly zones, and disarm- more remarkable given the flict would be costly andd SStates should not give North South Korea have already fully ing what was once the comparatively sluggish pace possibly trigger the veryy KKorean leader Kim Jong Un implemented about one third at the moment of nuclear ne- regime change its nu- aany reason to predelegate of the more than two dozen most volatile place on gotiations between the United clear weapons were uuse authority. (North reconciliation agreements the peninsula. States and North Korea. designed to prevent. KKorea has repeatedly they reached in a pair of sum- Moon, a liberal politician Today, having mmade clear that only mits between the nations’ lead- who favors engagement with demonstrated the tthe supreme leader has ers in April and September. North Korea, described these foundations of a tthe authority to issue a By The Atlantic’s count, of the P inter-Korean military accords real intercontinen- valid order to use nu- 13 commitments made dur- The United States during a visit to New York this tal-range ballistic clear weapons.) ing those summits that speci- fall as “akin to a declaration to missile (ICBM) ca- One of the major fied a time frame, the Koreas and North Korea are end the Korean War.” pability, North Korea concerns in the United have successfully hit five dead- themselves no longer Over the course of No- operationalizes an es- States deploying cyber lines, are on track to meet four threatening each other vember, North and South Ko- calatory nuclear strategy: capabilities in an offensive more, and missed another by rea each destroyed 10 guard one that relies on first-use way is that cyber weapons, in only a month. Having just re- with catastrophic war, posts within the Korean de- in Northeast Asia against U.S. addition to potentially prompt- ceived the UN Security Coun- as they were only militarized zone—sometimes and allied military targets to de- ing dangerous choices by the North cil’s blessing to carry out a joint months ago, and Kim in spectacular fashion, with ter and preempt a probable invasion Korean leadership in peacetime, are in- field study on connecting their explosives—in order to build of its territory. herently problematic for deterrence in a railroads, they are now scram- hasn’t tested a nuclear trust for their plans to eventu- Aware of its conventional inferiority way that kinetic weapons are not. bling to organize a ceremony bomb or ballistic mis- ally withdraw the roughly 200 against the United States and its allies, Even as North Korea and the United inaugurating the project before sile in a year. American that are thought to still be oper- North Korea would use its short-, medi- P States may misunderstand each other’s the end of the year. ational in the densely fortified um-, and intermediate-range weapons to intentions and military doctrines, they It’s hard to overstate what’s and North Korean border region. repel such an invasion, while holding its The mitigation toolkit has have a relatively good idea about each at stake in these seemingly mi- officials are engaged The Koreas have suspend- ICBM force in reserve to deter the United broadened in recent years other’s military capabilities. North Ko- nor developments. The reso- in protracted planning ed certain military exercises States from pushing forward with an in- with the US reportedly rea certainly pays considerable attention lution of one of the world’s near the military demarca- vasion anyways. Until 2017, North Korea to kinds of U.S. military assets deployed most dangerous and persistent for a second meeting tion line (MDL) separating the had no way to credibly flesh out the latter turning to cyber-enabled on and around the Korean Peninsula, conflicts, the endurance of the between Trump countries, cleared hundreds of part of this strategy; its successful initial “left of launch” methods to given its repeated complaints about U.S.–South Korea alliance, and Kim. land mines in the area (mil- flight-testing of the Hwasong-14 and disable and disrupt North events like U.S. bomber flights and car- and the fate of the most am- lions remain), and linked a Hwasong-15 ICBMs helped render that rier deployments to the Sea of Japan. bitious effort ever to stop the road as part of an effort to strategy capable. Korea’s missiles. These With physical capabilities, each side spread of nuclear weapons are excavate the remains of sol- The United States, with its homeland capabilities may include is able to convey to the other the risks all tied up in the question of also encountered resistance in diers who died during the now held at risk with some nonzero prob- everything from tamper- associated with escalation, making clear whether the demands of peace calling for the leaders of the Korean War. They have cov- ability by North Korean nuclear weap- which capabilities could be brought to and denuclearization are ulti- two Koreas, the United States, ered up coastal artillery and ons, has been focused on mitigation and ing with the production bear. The core logic of deterrence relies mately complementary or in- and perhaps China to formally warship-mounted guns and es- damage limitation strategies. Of course, supply chain of missiles on conveying to an adversary that if they compatible. declare an end to the Korean tablished a no-fly zone in the U.S. investment into these capabilities to tampering with and undertake actions that you perceive to Of course, several of the War, which came to a halt in vicinity of the border. They are has pre-dated North Korea’s acquisition be harmful to your interests, you might meatiest measures require U.S. an armistice in 1953. (Trump- now exploring ways to jointly of an ICBM capabilities. jamming computers or react by imposing costs on them great- consent and are on hold. North administration officials worry secure the iconic border vil- In 2002, the United States withdrew nuclear command and er than the benefits they would derive and South Korea, for example, about prematurely reducing lage of Panmunjom and allow from the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Trea- control systems of from said action. The credibility of that can’t collaborate on economic the pressure on North Korea unarmed guards, civilians, and ty largely around the pretext of develop- conveyances rests on the capabilities at and tourism projects or actu- and undermining the United foreign tourists to move about ing a national missile defense program to N Korea. your disposal. ally get inter-Korean roads and States’ military alliance with on either side of the MDL there defend against threats from rogue states (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE) railways up and running until South Korea.) for the first time in more than international sanctions against But where Kim and South 40 years. North Korea are eased. They’ve Korean President Moon Jae- (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE) What’s Next for Indonesia-Italy Military Ties? PRASHANTH PARAMESWARAN fense ties with a wide range of the Indonesia-Italy Joint De- donesia-Italy JDCC. The meet- For instance, Sumintaatmadja PT Len in Bandung. While saying that he looked forward THE DIPLOMAT partners, and Italy is on that fense Cooperation Committee ing was held on November 27 noted that 57 Indonesian mili- such interactions with defense to some opportunities being list. Defense collaboration (JDCC). Both sides had begun at Borobudur Hotel in Jakarta, tary personnel have completed industry are not entirely new, realized and then implement- AST week, Indonesia and between the two sides has in- holding the meeting following and it was led by the heads of education and training in Italy they nonetheless emphasized ed by relevant ministries and Italy held the second it- cluded several aspects includ- agreement on the terms of ref- the defense ministries on both up to 2018, and noted that this ongoing efforts to actually agencies. But as Indonesia and Leration of their new joint ing port visits, defense equip- erence for joint defense coop- sides – Nicolo Falsaperna and was a key area within broader concretize some of the conver- Italy look to advance their de- defense cooperation commit- ment transfers, and some eration inked in October 2016, Hadiyan Sumintaatmadja. ties. sations the two countries have fense ties in the coming years, tee meeting. The interaction education and training. That with a plan to continue to hold According to Indonesia’s Defense industry was an- had in this area. this joint committee meeting spotlighted some of the ongo- has continued on over the past regular iterations of the JDCC defense ministry (KEMHAN), other focus of talks. Apart Unsurprisingly, neither will be among the forums to ing activity on the security side few years, including the deliv- every two years. the meeting itself saw both from the official meeting it- side disclosed any specifics look at to judge the extent to between the two countries, ery of armored personnel car- Last week, the defense as- sides review areas within the self, the Italian delegation got about exactly what they would which collaboration on the which has been growing in re- riers. pect of the relationship was in defense relationship as well as to interact with parts of the look to boost in the future in defense side is actually being cent years. One of the mechanisms es- focus again with the holding of exploring potential areas for Indonesian defense industry, terms of areas of cooperation, advanced. Indonesia maintains de- tablished to manage ties was the second iteration of the In- further collaboration as well. with visits to PT Pindad and with Sumintaatmadja merely (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE) 10 Tuesday, December 11, 2018 India / Pakistan / Philippines / Asia

News UK court rules to extradite Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya in brief AFP Will bring Mallya back soon, says CBI The loans from the state-owned representing the Indian au- LONDON welcoming UK court’s judgement IDBI bank were intended to thorities, said during an earlier Sri Lanka’s ousted bail out his failed carrier King- hearing, that “the focus of our PM sets deadline A British court on Monday NEW Delhi: Welcoming a British court’s judgement to extradite fugitive fisher Airlines. case is on his conduct, how he ruled Indian tycoon Vijay business tycoon Vijay Mallya to India, the CBI on Monday said it would Mallya said in July that he misused the banks”. to end crisis Mallya, the owner of Kingfish- bring him back soon. “We welcome the decision and hope to bring had made an “unconditional of- He told the court that King- COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s ousted er beer and head of the Force Vijay Mallya back soon. CBI has its own inherent strengths. fer” to an Indian court in a bid fisher Airlines had been incur- PM promised Monday to bring India Formula One team, can We worked hard on this case. CBI was always strong on facts to settle the charges, but denies ring losses and was forced to tens of thousands of support- be extradited to his homeland and legally we were confident while pursuing extradition process,” that was an admission of guilt. defer payments to its credi- ers to the capital next week to face fraud charges. a CBI spokesperson said. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley also wel- “I cannot understand how tors. It sought loans in Octo- for a massive demonstration Mallya has been fighting comed the UK court’s judgement, calling it a “great day for India”. my extradition decision... and ber 2009 and hoped to emerge unless President Maithripala to remain in Britain but judge “No one who cheats India will go scot-free. The judgement of UK’s my settlement offer are linked from the global financial crisis Sirisena reinstated him immi- Emma Arbuthnot said he had court is welcome. An offender benefited during the UPA. The NDA in any way,” he wrote on Twit- as a profitable venture. nently. The country’s Supreme misrepresented how loans re- brings him to book,” Jaitley tweeted. (IANS) Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya. ter on Thursday. “This was an airline in Court is ruling this week on ceived from banks would be “Wherever I am physically, trouble at this stage, which is whether Sirisena’s sacking of used and therefore had a case flashy, famous, bejewelled, Mallya will be able to make owing more than $1 billion af- my appeal is ‘please take the why it was seeking financial as- parliament in November was to answer. bodyguarded, ostensibly bil- a final appeal against the ruling ter defaulting on loan payments money’. I want to stop the nar- sistance from a large number unconstitutional. Wickremes- She said bankers had been lionaire playboy” into losing to Home Secretary Sajid Javid. to a state-owned bank and al- rative that I stole money,” he of banks,” for large amounts of inghe who is confident of a “charmed” by a “glamorous, their common sense. Mallya left India in March 2016 legedly misusing the funds. added. Lawyer Mark Summers, money, Summers said. ruling against Sirisena, said tens of thousands of the party faithful would rally in Colombo if the president did not heed the court. (AFP) Imran Khan to review India-China military Indian central bank drill will have positive ministries’ work impact on ties: Beijing BEIJING: The two-week long India-China military exercise every three months in Chengdu city will have a chief steps down positive impact on bilateral TRIBUNE.COM.PK ties, an official said here on ISLAMABAD Monday. The world’s larg- est standing armies, which PRIME Minister Imran Khan hurled stones at each other after spat with govt on Monday chaired a special at their disputed border and meeting of the federal cabi- faced-off for 73 days in net where it was decided that Doklam, jointly kicked off a he would conduct a quarterly counter-terror drill on Monday Patel was annoyed by repeated govt efforts to influence central bank policy review of the performance of that will continue till Decem- ministries, according to Ra- ber 23. “I hope the India-Chi- dio Pakistan. na joint military exercise can The meeting took place have good result,” Chinese at the PM’s House, in which Foreign Ministry spokesper- the premier reviewed the per- son Lu Kang said. (IANS) formance of each ministry to Pakistani PM Imran Khan. further enhance performance Twitter CEO under with the aim to improve peo- concerned work is in tandem fire for no mention of ple’s quality of life. with optimum output. The three-month appraisal Earlier this month, PM Im- Rohingya in tweets would facilitate midway course ran hinted at reshuffle in the SINGAPORE: Twitter CEO Jack correction, where required, federal cabinet, while interact- Dorsey has come under fire and to ensure that overall per- ing with a select group of sen- for tweets about his medita- formance of the government is ior journalists in Islamabad. tion retreat in Myanmar and on track. The prime minister said he had encouraging people to visit Service delivery, auster- received progress reports from the country without mention- ity measures and future plans the federal cabinet, especially ing what the United Nations with a view how to improve on the cost-cutting measures has described as “ethnic the performance of each min- they had taken. cleansing” of the Rohingya istry were touched upon in the “The government will Muslim minority. “Myanmar meeting. It was also decided act on these reports … and it is an absolutely beautiful that each ministry would be might make some changes in country. The people are full further tasked with a specific the cabinet,” he remarked. of joy, the food is amazing. I strategic plan for implementa- The decision of any changes in visited the cities of Yangon, tion spreading over a five-year the cabinet will be made by the Mandalay, Bagan. We visited period. It will ensure that all next week, he added. and meditated at many mon- asteries around the country,” Dorsey tweeted. (REUTERS) Overseas Pakistanis contribute Rs1billion to two dam funds Philippine prez TRIBUNE.COM.PK on July 6 and later Prime Min- cites rebellion in ISLAMABAD ister Imran Khan joined him in his appeal to overcome the push for martial (File photo) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Urjit Patel and Deputy Governor Viral Acharya (left) attend a news conference after a OVERSEAS Pakistanis have country’s water scarcity prob- monetary policy review in Mumbai, India, recently. (REUTERS) contributed almost Rs1 bil- lem. In September, the prime law extension lion to the Diamer-Bhasha minister made a public appeal, AFP over a number of issues includ- and Mohmand Dams Fund, especially overseas Pakistanis, in Mindanao NEW DELHI ‘Tyrannical’ Modi regime has unleashed ing interest rates, how to deploy State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to generously contribute for financial emergency, says Congress reserves and how to respond to data reveals. building new dams. PHILSTAR, THE head of India’s central India’s sliding rupee. According to SBP, approxi- In a brief address to the MANILA bank resigned on Monday fol- NEW Delhi: Attacking the Narendra Modi government over RBI The rupee has been one of mately Rs8.46 billion had been nation, he described the lowing a public spat with Prime Governor Urjit Patel’s resignation, the Congress on Monday said Asia’s worst performing curren- deposited in the five months ongoing water crisis as the SECURITY assessment by Minister Narendra Modi’s ad- the “tyrannical Modi regime” had unleashed a de facto financial cies this year, although it has after the fund opened on July biggest challenge confront- the police and military indi- ministration about alleged gov- emergency in the nation and that the integrity of another institution bounced back in the past fort- 6. Locals and institutions con- ing the country. He warned cate that rebellion still per- ernment interference. had been “denigrated”. Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh night, while economic growth tributed Rs7.46 billion and that if new water reservoirs sists in Mindanao, hence Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Surjewala said creating economic anarchy and compromising India’s slowed to under eight percent in foreign donations amounted were not built by 2025, the the need for the extension governor Urjit Patel cited “per- monetary policies through stifling the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) the last quarter. to Rs1 billion. Chief Justice country would be facing a of martial law in the entire sonal reasons” for his decision, independence was the DNA of the Bharatiya Janata Party. “Integrity It is understood the govern- Saqib Nisar launched the fund drought-like situation. region, President Rodrigo but media reports have said that of another institution-RBI, stands denigrated by a tyrannical Modi ment is pressuring the bank Duterte told Congress. he was annoyed by repeated regime as reflected in RBI Governor’s unceremonious exit. Economic to enact policies to help spur In a letter submit- government efforts to influence anarchy, compromising India’s monetary policies and attempting to growth ahead of next year’s ted to the Senate and the central bank policy. stifle RBI’s independence by government-appointed puppets is the elections, when Modi will run Pakistan launches vaccination House of Representatives, It comes after Patel’s dep- DNA of the BJP,” Surjewala tweeted. (IANS) for a second term. the president asked both uty, Viral Acharya, warned The government would like drive in push against polio chambers to further extend the government in a strongly the RBI to lower interest rates the proclamation of martial worded speech in October that The governor and finance the tension was believed to have and free up more of its cash re- ISLAMABAD: More than 270,000 health workers have fanned out law until Dec. 31, 2019. undermining the bank’s inde- ministry officials were reported been diffused following clear- serves to invest in Asia’s third- across Pakistan in a five-day drive to vaccinate millions of children “A further extension pendence could be “potentially to be at loggerheads in recent the-air talks three weeks ago. largest economy, analysts say. against polio, officials said on Monday, as the country launches a push of the implementation of catastrophic”. months over claims that the gov- “The RBI and the govern- ‘Looked the other way’ -Fi- to eradicate the crippling disease. The drive would target 40 million Martial Law and suspen- Patel’s short statement ernment was trying to influence ment had numerous differences nance minister Arun Jaitley in children under the age of five, according to Babar Bin Atta, the prime sion of the privilege of the Monday made no mention of the bank’s decision-making. but Patel’s resignation is shock- October hit out at the RBI over minister’s spokesman for polio matters. Pakistan and Afghanistan are writ of habeas corpus in the rift, highlighting only what Indian business dailies re- ing,” Sujan Hajra, an economist a multi-billion-dollar bank loan among only a few countries in the world where polio is still endemic. Mindanao will enable the he called the RBI’s “consider- ported in October and Novem- at Anand Rathi securities, said. crisis that is hampering India’s The UN-funded vaccination campaign has, however, helped Pa- AFP, the PNP, and all oth- able accomplishments in recent ber that Modi’s government “There was a belief both corporate sector. kistan to control the spread. The number of newly affected children er law enforcement agen- years. On account of personal had invoked never-before-used were ironing out their differenc- Jaitley accused the RBI of came down to just eight so far this year compared to 306 in 2014. cies to finally put an end reasons, I have decided to step powers to send at least three es but the resignation raises is- failing to stop indiscriminate Atta said the army, police and paramilitary forces were provid- to the ongoing rebellion down from my current position letters to Patel seeking to direct sues about the RBI’s independ- lending from 2008 to 2014, ing security to health workers as they administered the vaccine. The in Mindanao and continue effective immediately,” Patel policy. Newspapers suggested ence,” he added. saying it had “looked the other disease, which can cripple children for life, is more common in the to prevent the same from said in the statement which was that Patel was close to quitting The government is believed way” while banks issued loans country’s mountainous north-west region near the Afghan border, which escalating in other parts posted on the bank’s website. over the issue at the time, but to be unhappy with the RBI that turned sour. until recent years had been under the control of militants. (DPA) of the country,” the presi- dent said in his letter. Duterte’s effigy burnt on Human Indian state elections could break Modi’s winning streak Rights Day MANILA: Over 1,000 protest- REUTERS while it has little presence in Madhya Pradesh. Rajasthan in its economy to a quarter of ers marched in the Philip- NEW DELHI two smaller states dominated Tall claims and Madhya Pradesh are gross domestic product, fol- pines capital on Monday and by regional parties. The BJP has made a lot of among India’s biggest states. lowing the example of China. burned an effigy of President INDIAN Prime Minister Nar- The loss would be the big- “The BJP has made a lot of But it has grown only Rodrigo Duterte on Interna- endra Modi is staring at elec- gest for Modi’s Hindu nation- tall claims about income, tall claims about income, jobs slightly, to 17 percent, with tional Human Rights Day.Dur- tion losses in big heartland alists since they swept to pow- jobs etc. They came out etc,” Pilot added. “They came nearly all the ambitious clean- ing the protest, civil society states, polls show, suggesting er in 2014 general elections, with 28 slogans, ‘Clean out with 28 slogans, ‘Swachh up programmes for cities and groups demanded an end to that farm distress and a lack followed by wins over the past India’, ‘Make in India’ and Bharat’ (‘Clean India’), ‘Make the river Ganges, as well as Duterte’s war on drugs, labour of jobs for growing numbers four years in 22 of India’s 29 such, but how many were in India’ and such, but how the Make-in-India campaign organizations asked for an of young people could prove states, on promises of thou- many were implemented?” to build a domestic industrial increase in salaries, indig- stumbling blocks for his re- sands of jobs and a doubling implemented Modi remains the frontrunner base, largely unfulfilled. enous Lumads sought martial election bid in May. in farm income. Sachin Pilot for the general election, how- Anger over weak farm law to be lifted in the south India counts votes on Politicians view state Indian PM Narendra Modi. ever, trailed in personal ratings prices, slow growth in rural and health groups demanded Tuesday from five states that polls, though they are usually by his main challenger, Con- wages and small businesses free hospitalization, Efe news chose new assemblies over the decided by regional issues, as “The results will set the win in the western state of Ra- gress president Rahul Gandhi. hit by a new nationwide goods reported. The protesters also past month, but exit polls show a pointer to the mood of the tone for the 2019 election,” jasthan, scrape through in the Modi promised to clean and service tax has also boiled called for the release of politi- Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Jana- BJP’s traditional voting base, said Sachin Pilot, a leader of central state of Chhattisgarh up India and turn it into a top over, provoking protests by cal prisoners. (IANS) ta Party (BJP) could lose the ahead of a general election the main opposition Congress and is locked in a photo finish tourist destination as well as tens of thousands of farmers three most important races, that must be held by May. party. Congress is tipped to with the BJP in neighbouring lift the share of manufacturing in Delhi and Mumbai. Gulf / Middle East / World Tuesday, December 11, 2018 11

UNEASY PEACE Iran can expand NEWS IN BRIEF range of ballistic missiles: Guards EU renews Congo sanctions ahead commander of prez election REUTERS KINSHASA: The European GENEVA Union renewed sanctions on Monday against the IRAN has the ability to build ruling coalition’s candidate ballistic missiles with a broad- for presidential elections er range, a senior commander in Democratic Republic of of the elite Revolutionary Congo, Emmanuel Ramazani Guards said on Monday, ac- Shadary, and 13 other senior cording to the semi-official officials. The decision is likely Fars News agency. to worsen relations between Iran’s missiles currently the EU and President Joseph cover a range of 2000 kilom- Kabila’s government, which eters (1,240 miles) and many has lobbied against sanc- “enemy bases” are within 800 tions it calls an illegal viola- kilometers of the Islamic Re- tion of its sovereignty. Kabila public, Amirali Hajizadeh, has also refused to accredit head of the Revolutionary EU election observers de- Guards’ airspace division, was spite concerns. (REUTERS) cited as saying. US President Donald Nigeria infant found Trump pulled out of an inter- dead in German national agreement on Iran’s refugee home nuclear programme in May and reimposed sanctions on KÖLN: A 2-year-old Nigerian Tehran. He said the deal was girl has been found dead in a flawed because it did not in- refugee home in the German clude curbs on Iran’s develop- city of Cologne, with police ment of ballistic missiles or its saying “there is evidence to support for proxies in Syria, suggest that the child did Yemen, Lebanon and Iraq. not die of natural causes.” A “We have the ability to police spokesman said the build missiles with a broader body had been subjected to range,” Hajizadeh said, ac- serious injuries and that the cording to Fars News. He add- homicide division has taken Martin Griffith, Special Envoy for Yemen of the UN Secretary-General speaks during a press conference at the Johannesburg Palace, in Stockholm, Sweden, on Monday. (AFP) ed, “We don’t have limitations over the investigation. No from a technical perspective one has been arrested thus or by conventions with regard far. “The parents of the girl, to missile range.” The Iranian who come from Nigeria, are government has ruled out ne- in police custody in a hospital gotiations with Washington and are being questioned,” Warring Yemen parties agree over its military capabilities, the spokesman said. (DPA) particularly its missile pro- gramme run by the Guards. Lebanon says it foiled plots to stage attacks in May mass prisoner swap deal China govt cracks BEIRUT: Lebanon foiled down on unofficial a plot by militants based Christian church in Syria to carry out two attacks this year against The agreement would be fully implemented by the end of January, says Yemen govt official BEIJING: Dozens of members places of worship and Leba- of a prominent unofficial nese army positions, Interior AFP Protestant church and their Minister Nohad Machnouk RIMBO Yemen’s Saudi-backed government More than 70,000 killed or hurt pastor have gone missing said on Monday. The attacks in southwest China after au- were planned from Syria’s A mass prisoner swap between r e j e c t s U N t r o o p s i n H o d e i d a h c i t y in Yemen war: UN health agency thorities raided their homes, rebel-held Idlib province and Yemeni rebels and the govern- RIMBO: Yemen’s Saudi-backed government is willing to accept a GENEVA: More than 70,000 people have been killed or injured churchgoers said Monday, were timed to coincide with ment, a key issue at UN-bro- UN role in Hodeidah’s seaport, a lifeline for millions of people dur- in the war in Yemen, including some 9,200 children, the World amid increasing restrictions Lebanon’s general election kered peace talks in Sweden, ing the country’s war, but not a long-term presence in the city itself, Health Organization (WHO) said Monday, amid the ongoing UN- on religious worship. that took place in May, he has been finalised, both sides Foreign Minister Khalid al Yamani said on Monday. sponsored peace talks in Sweden. The police sweep said in a televised news said Monday. Mediator Martin Griffiths, who opened United Nations- The actual number is likely far higher because the count occurred Sunday night, ac- conference. Lebanon’s Inter- Brokered by UN special sponsored peace talks between Yemen’s warring parties in between March 2015 and October of this year only includes cording to a statement from nal Security Forces moni- envoy Martin Griffiths earlier Sweden last week, wants to avert a full-scale assault on the hospital statistics, according to the Geneva-based UN health the Early Rain Covenant tored the plot and thwarted this month, it is one of the main Red Sea city. Yamani said that Hodeidah, which is currently agency. During this period, nearly 10,000 deaths and some Church, which is based in it, he said. (REUTERS) points at talks between the gov- held by the Iranian-aligned Houthi group, should come under 60,200 injuries were reported by the health facilities. Chengdu, the capital of ernment and Huthi rebels in the control of his government. There were 849 children who lost their lives, and ten times Sichuan province. Sweden this week. The Houthis control most population centres, including the cap- as many were hurt. Since Thursday, representatives from Several church leaders, Haid Haig, head of the gov- ital Sanaa which it seized in 2014 after ousting the internationally- Yemen’s internationally recognized government and the Houthi including pastor Wang Yi, ernmental delegation tasked recognised government of Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi that is backed rebels have been negotiating in Rimbo near Stockholm, as part were detained, several pa- Oman has allowed with the swap, said the deal by a Saudi-led coalition. Control of Hodeidah, the Houthis’ main of a UN effort to end the four-year civil war that has pushed rishioners said on condition would be fully implemented by supply line, is one of the trickiest issues at the talks. (REUTERS) the country to the brink of famine. (DPA) of anonymity. At least 80 overflight by Israeli the end of January. people are missing, they “We agreed... the deal said, but it was unclear planes: Netanyahu would be complete within 48 an announcement of dates,” he UN officials expect the talks rebel-held city at the heart of an be released, according to Haig. how many are detained or days,” Haig said. Asked when said on condition of anonymity. will last a week. ongoing government offensive. On the government side, unaccounted for. AFP he expected the exchange to be Nearly four years into a war The prisoner exchange was The prisoner swap has they include former defence “Most church members JERUSALEM complete, he replied: “In the- that has pushed 14 million Yem- the only issue the rival delega- been met with the least minister Mahmoud al-Sub- were taken from their homes, ory, in January.” Haig said the enis to the brink of mass starva- tions were confirmed to have amount of contention and the aihi, who has been held by the and some were grabbed off OMAN will let Israeli planes list of names should be “mutu- tion, the Saudi-backed govern- met on face-to-face. International Committee of rebels ever since they overran the street,” one churchgoer fly through its airspace, Prime ally handed over by end of day ment of Abedrabbo Mansour Among the issues under dis- the Red Cross will oversee the the capital in late 2014, and said, requesting anonymity. Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today.” An advisor to the Huthi Hadi and Huthi rebels, linked cussion are potential humani- exchange. Between 1,500 and President Abedrabbo Man- “Some were found via their said Monday, in another sign of rebels in Sweden confirmed the to Riyadh’s arch-rival Iran, be- tarian corridors, the reopening 2,000 members of pro-gov- sour Hadi’s brother Nasser, smartphone’s location and his country’s efforts toward ties list of names would be complet- gan talks Thursday in the rural of the defunct Sanaa interna- ernment forces and between a general and former senior were taken away.” (AFP) with Arab states despite the ed by Monday. “There might be town of Rimbo, Sweden. tional airport, and Hodeida, the 1,000 and 1,500 rebels would intelligence official. conflict with the Palestinians. The announcement fol- lows Netanyahu’s surprise visit to Oman in October. Speaking with Israeli dip- lomats in an annual confer- Israel soldiers raid official Palestinian news agency ence in Jerusalem, Netanya- hu claimed that unspecified REUTERS opened fire on Israelis out- soldiers inside what appeared tary said the vehicle had Pal- Arab leaders do not wish to RAMALLAH side a nearby Jewish settle- to be the Wafa newsroom, in- estinian number plates and condition their “normalisa- ment on Sunday. structing employees to open that its forces had mounted tion with Israel” on resolv- ISRAELI soldiers raided the “They (the soldiers) raid- one of the rooms in the office “extensive searches in the vil- ing the conflict with the Pal- offices of Palestinian news ed the server room in the as another person is heard lages in the area as part of the estinians. agency Wafa on Monday in bureau and went through saying “the cameras are in hunt for the terrorists who “This doesn’t mean peace the occupied West Bank city the camera recordings in the there.” committed the attack”. agreements yet, but it cer- of Ramallah, it said. agency,” Wafa said on its On Sunday, a Palestinian Israeli soldiers were also tainly means that our pro- An Israeli military spokes- website. opened fire at a group of Is- seen operating inside Ra- gress toward normalisation woman declined to comment “They withdrew from the raelis standing at a bus stop mallah on Monday, request- and peace, instead of what we on the report. It was unclear agency’s office after they took next to a Jewish settlement ing businesses hand over always thought from peace whether the raid was con- copies of the security cam- near Ramallah, wounding security camera footage. with the Palestinians to Arab nected with an army search era footage.” Mobile phone six people, one - a pregnant Clashes broke out in some world could happen in oppo- in Ramallah after a gunman video footage posted on the Israeli soldiers deploy during clashes in the West Bank city of Ramallah woman - critically, in a drive- areas between troops and site direction,” he said. believed to be Palestinian agency’s website showed five following a raid, on Monday. (AFP) by shooting. The Israeli mili- Palestinians. Khashoggi’s last words to killers: ‘I can’t breathe’, reveals CNN report REUTERS Turkey calls for justice for slain Salah al-Tubaigy, a forensic ex- as deputy head of foreign intelli- ISTANBUL pert specialized in autopsies at- gence, were among the planners scribe under international law tached to the Saudi Ministry of of Khashoggi’s killing. JOURNALIST Jamal Khashog- ANKARA: Turkey said on Monday the world should seek justice Interior, CNN reported. Saudi Arabia has said the gi repeatedly told his killers “I for slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi under international law Tubaigy tells others to put in prince had no prior knowledge can’t breathe” during his final after Riyadh ruled out extraditing two senior Saudi officials who earphones or listen to music like of the murder. After offering moments in the Saudi consulate Turkish officials suspect planned his killing in Istanbul.Fahrettin him, the CNN source said. numerous contradictory ex- in Istanbul, CNN reported on Altun, director of communications at the Turkish presidency, said Mutreb, a senior intel- planations, Riyadh later said Monday. Riyadh’s refusal to extradite the suspects was very disappointing ligence officer who is part of Khashoggi had been killed and Quoting a source who said and would play into the hands of critics “who believe Saudi Arabia the security team of Crown his body dismembered when they had read the full translated has been trying to cover up the murder”. Prince Mohammed bin Sal- negotiations to persuade him to transcript of an audio recording, Turkey’s foreign minister said last month Ankara may seek a man, called officials and gave return to Saudi Arabia failed. CNN said that Khashoggi recog- formal United Nations inquiry if its dealings with Saudi Arabia came step-by-step details of the op- The kingdom has come un- nized one of the men, General A protester holds a placard showing Jamal Khashoggi. to an impasse, but Altun’s comments appeared to be the most di- eration, CNN reported, finally der scrutiny as details of his kill- Maher Mutreb, who told him: rect call yet to widen the investigation. Altun said Saudi intelligence saying: “Tell yours, the thing is ing came to light. Making some “You are coming back”. ities about his disappearance. three times. The transcript then operatives, including an autopsy expert, travelled to Istanbul for the done, it’s done”. of their strongest accusations Khashoggi replied: “You There was no further dialogue used singular words to describe specific purpose of killing Khashoggi. The Saudi consul “was appar- Turkish officials said last so far, both US Republicans can’t do that...people are wait- in the relatively short tran- the noises, including “scream”, ently complicit in this crime”, he added. (REUTERS) week that the Istanbul prosecu- and Democrats said last week ing outside.” His Turkish fian- script, prepared by Turkish au- “gasping”, “saw”, and “cutting”. tor’s office had concluded there they want to pass legislation to cee Hatice Cengiz waited for thorities, CNN’s source said. As Turkish sources told Reu- no further mention of return- bia’s public prosecutor said in was “strong suspicion” that send a message to Saudi Ara- hours outside the consulate on people set upon Khashoggi, he ters a bone saw was used to dis- ing Khashoggi to Saudi Arabia, November. One of the voices Saud al-Qahtani, a top aide to bia that the United States con- Oct. 2 and, when he did not re- started fighting for air, repeat- member the journalist. and no indication that he had was identified in the transcript Prince Mohammed, and Gen- demns the death of Khashoggi, turn, contacted Turkish author- ing, “I can’t breathe” at least The transcript included been drugged - as Saudi Ara- by Turkish authorities as Dr. eral Ahmed al-Asiri, who served a Washington Post columnist. 12 Tuesday, December 11, 2018 Europe / United States

US sanctions 3 N Korean officials over human rights abuses EU sanctions nine more people over Ukraine election activities WASHINGTON: The United States said on Monday it was imposing sanctions on three senior BRUSSELS: The European Union added nine more people to a sanctions list responding to disput- North Korean officials over human rights abuses, despite President Donald Trump’s efforts to ed elections in eastern Ukraine in November, EU member states announced on Monday. At issue News woo the regime into a denuclearisation accord. The sanctioned officials include Choe Ryong are alleged actions in two provinces “undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereign- in brief Hae, who has been considered a right-hand man to leader Kim Jong-un. ty and independence of Ukraine,” a press release said. The Treasury Department said it was taking action against “North Korea’s reprehensible The EU maintains that those elections should never have taken place and has sanctioned treatment” of its citizens in accordance with a 2016 US law that requires sanctions over rights individuals for helping organise them. The restrictive measures, which comprise an EU travel ban abuses. (AFP) and an asset freeze, now apply to a total of 164 individuals. (DPA)

UN members adopt migration pact despite withdrawals Protests no excuse to curb climate battle, says France agreed in July by all 193 UN Multilateralism Trump’s administration said operation was the only answer 164 countries sign members except the US, but the global approach to the is- to tackle the world’s problems. KATOWICE, Poland: France said on Monday at the UN climate the deal in Morocco, only 164 formally signed it at The pact is worth fighting for. sue was not compatible with “The pact is worth fighting talks it fears certain countries will exploit the “yellow vest” pro- the meeting on Monday. It’s about time that we finally US sovereignty. for,” the German chancellor, tests to curb their ambitions in the fight against global warming. 30 stay away Ten countries, mostly in tackle migration together Since July, the accord, one of around a dozen national The ‘yellow vests’ began slowing or blocking traffic on roads formerly Communist Eastern which addresses issues such leaders in Marrakesh, told the around France last month in protest against anti-pollution fuel REUTERS Europe, have pulled out. Six German Chancellor as how to protect migrants, forum. “It’s about time that tax hikes. The demonstrations have snowballed, leading to MARRAKESH, MOROCCO more, among them Israel and Angela Merkel integrate them and send them we finally tackle migration calls to topple French President Emmanuel Macron, accused of Bulgaria, are debating whether home, has been criticised by together.” Without naming favouring the rich. UN members on Monday to quit, a UN spokesman said mostly right-wing European Trump or his ‘America First’ “It would be dangerous to blame the environment for this adopted a deal aimed at im- after the pact was adopted. He Nations began work on the politicians who say it could in- stance, she said multilateral- entire crisis. It’s a broader political, economic and social prob- proving the way world copes did not say whether the rest non-binding pact after more crease immigration from Afri- ism was the way “to make the lem,” said Brune Poirson, French secretary of state for ecological with rising migration, but al- of the countries absent from than 1 million people arrived can and Arab countries. world a better place”. transition. most 30 countries stayed away the conference in Marrakesh in Europe in 2015, many flee- Angela Merkel, accused by UN Secretary General An- She spoke to reporters on the margins of the UN climate from the ceremony in Morocco. might also pull out. ing civil war in Syria and pov- critics of worsening the refu- tonio Guterres said migration talks in Katowice, Poland, adding that she was notably there “to The pact, meant to foster With a record 21.3 million erty in Africa. gee crisis by opening Germa- needed better management and help countries decode” the situation in France. (AFP) cooperation on migration, was refugees globally, the United But President Donald ny’s borders in 2015, said co- rich countries would benefit. Trump calls hush money British PM postpones crucial payments a ‘simple private transaction’ Tuesday vote on Brexit deal President can face impeachment, jail PM May still stands by the Brexit deal, Labour threatens to move confidence vote time if allegations proven: Democrats REUTERS old Nadler, who will lead the WASHINGTON Judiciary Committee when Democrats take control of PRESIDENT Donald Trump the House of Representa- on Monday defended hush tives next month, said on money payments reported by Sunday that if the payments his former lawyer, respond- were found to violate cam- ing a day after Democratic paign finance laws it would lawmakers said the US presi- be an impeachable offense. dent could face impeachment His Democratic coun- and jail time if the transac- terpart on the Intelligence tions are proven to violate Committee, Representative Adam Schiff, said Trump Earlier this year, Trump could be indicted once he acknowledged repaying leaves office and could “face his former lawyer Michael the real prospect of jail time.” Under US law, cam- Cohen for the $130,000 paign contributions, defined paid to porn star Stormy as things of value given to Daniels. He previously dis- a campaign to influence an puted knowing anything election, must be disclosed. about the payments Such payments are also lim- ited to $2,700 per person. Earlier this year, Trump campaign finance laws. acknowledged repaying his Trump said on Twit- former lawyer Michael Cohen ter that Democrats were for the $130,000 paid to porn wrongly targeting “a simple star Stephanie Clifford, also private transaction.” Court known as Stormy Daniels. He filings last week drew re- previously disputed knowing newed attention to six-figure anything about the payments. payments made during the On Monday, the presi- 2016 presidential campaign dent again denied wrongdo- Anti-Brexit demonstrators lay out a sign demanding a second referendum outside Parliament in London on Monday. (AFP) by Trump’s personal lawyer ing and sought to shift any to two women so they would blame to Cohen. One post AFP not discuss their alleged af- misspelled the word “smok- LONDON Change Brexit agreement or face Pompeo sees strong US-Britain fairs with the candidate. ing” twice, drawing criticism defeat: N Ireland’s DUP ties in hard Brexit US Representative Jerr- and ridicule on Twitter. BRITISH Prime Minister The- resa May on Monday post- LONDON: Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party called on WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday poned a parliamentary vote on Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday to come back from Brus- promised strong ties with Britain if the longtime ally heads for a her Brexit deal to avoid a crush- sels with real changes to her divorce deal with the European complete split with the European Union. Accused Russian ‘spy’ to plead guilty ing defeat, saying she would re- Union or face a defeat in parliament. Speaking as Prime Minister Theresa May postponed a par- turn to the EU for further talks After May announced she had delayed a vote on her Brexit liamentary vote she looked likely to lose on a softer Brexit deal, over attempts to infiltrate NRA in a perceived sign of weakness agreement, Nigel Dodds, deputy leader of the DUP which props Pompeo said the United States and Britain work “incredibly closer WASHINGTON: A Russian gun rights advocate who built a power- that sent the pound plunging. up her government, said: “Frankly what the prime minister says together across every front of our relationship,” including trade. ful network of Republican contacts that reached into President In an emergency state- today simply isn’t credible. The prime minister says she is listen- “If there’s a hard Brexit, I remain very confident the United Donald Trump’s circle has reached a deal to plead guilty after ment to the House of Com- ing and she talks about assurances and reassurances but does States and the United Kingdom will continue to have a special her arrest for acting as an illegal foreign agent, a court filing by mons, May conceded the she not get it that the withdrawal agreement and the legally relationship,” Pompeo said in an interview with the conservative her lawyers indicated on Monday. agreement she struck with the binding text is unacceptable to this house. Please prime minis- radio host Hugh Hewitt. Mariia Butina, 30, was arrested in July by counter-espionage EU last month faced defeat by ter really do start listening and come back with changes to the “It matters certainly to them, but it matters a great deal to us agents and charged with conspiring to act as an agent of Russia a “significant margin” of MPs withdrawal agreement or it will be voted down.” (REUTERS) as well,” he said. (AFP) “by developing relationships with US persons and infiltrating on Tuesday. organisations having influence in American politics.” Butina at She said she had “no doubt the time pleaded not guilty to charges of acting illegally as an this deal is the right one” but business lobby. huge rebellion of her own Con- kel at the weekend, she said disarray.” He questioned what unregistered agent for the Russian government. promised to seek “additional May conceded that her servative MPs over the deal, she would continue talks she could achieve by going On Monday they asked the Washington federal court on Mon- reassurance” from the EU over move increased the uncertain- primarily over a “backstop” ahead of a Brussels summit on back to the EU leaders. day to set a date for a change-of-plea hearing later this week. a controversial provision on ty over the terms of Britain’s clause designed to keep open Thursday and Friday. “This is a bad deal for Brit- Butina ran a small Russian group called the Right to Bear Northern Ireland. withdrawal from the EU after Britain’s border with Ireland. However, she warned rebel ain, a bad deal for our econo- Arms that appears to have been funded in part by Russian politi- The news sent the pound four decades in March next “I still believe there is a ma- MPs that their demands to re- my and a bad deal for our de- cian Alexander Torshin, an ally of President Vladimir Putin. plunging. At about 1600 GMT, year. jority to be won in this House move the clause entirely were mocracy,” he said. She used her group to build links with the powerful US gun sterling sank by more than 1.5 “For as long as we fail to in support of it if I can secure unrealistic, saying: “There is “Our country deserves bet- lobby the National Rifle Association, in part via her personal re- percent to $1.2527, the lowest agree a deal, the risk of an ac- additional reassurance on the no deal available that does not ter than this.” Labour had pre- lationship with an NRA-linked Republican activist, Paul Erickson. level since April 2017. cidental no deal increases,” question of the backstop,” she include the backstop.” But as viously indicated it could table But the Justice Department said Butina was a “covert Russian “This is yet another blow she told MPs. told MPs. opposition MPs shouted “re- a confidence motion in May agent” who maintained contacts with Russian spies and pursued for companies desperate for “So the government will After speaking with EU sign” at May, Labour leader if she lost the vote on Tues- a mission “to penetrate the US national decision-making appara- clarity,” said Carolyn Fair- step up its work in preparation leaders including EU Presi- Jeremy Corbyn said: “The day, and there were calls from tus to advance the agenda of the Russian Federation.” (AFP) bairn, head of the Confed- for that potential outcome.” - dent Donald Tusk and Ger- government has lost control some MPs for it to act after eration of British Industry big ‘Govern or quit’ -May faced a man Chancellor Angela Mer- of events and is in complete Monday’s U-turn. Migrants trapped in Bosnia may not survive winter: Red Cross NASA’s Voyager 2 probe in Bosnia and Herzegovina ered near the Croatian border, reaches interstellar space Over 5,300 migrants desperately needed help with trapped by the terrain and winter setting in. closed border crossings. AFP Earth, having passed the are trapped near “We are concerned that, Some are living in tents, WASHINGTON boundary on November 5. border with Croatia without concerted action, mi- abandoned buildings and “This time is even better grants will suffer a completely makeshift camps with little NASA’S Voyager 2 probe has for us,” said Nicky Fox, direc- AFP preventable humanitarian protection against winter tem- left the protective bubble tor of the heliophysics divi- GENEVA disaster,” said the IFRC’s re- peratures in the region, which around the Sun and is flying sion at NASA, noting that one gional director for Europe, can drop as low as -15 degrees through interstellar space, instrument, called the Plasma THOUSANDS of migrants Simon Missiri, in a statement. Celsius (five degrees Fahren- becoming the second human- Science Experiment (PLS), is trapped near the Bosnian “The clock is ticking,” he heit), the organisation said. made object to travel so far, the still functioning on Voyager 2. border with Croatia are ill- stressed. “Despite the best efforts of US space agency said Monday. “To have the Voyagers equipped to survive freezing The poor Balkan state has aid agencies to provide food The announcement came sending back information temperatures and some might become a well-trodden stop on and shelter for migrants, liv- six years after its twin space- about the edge of the Sun’s not make it through winter, the new route to the European ing conditions remain poor craft, Voyager 1, broke the out- influence gives us an unprec- the Red Cross said on Mon- Union for migrants escaping and the risk of hypothermia is er boundary of the heliopause, edented glimpse of truly un- day. war and poverty in Asia, the increasing as cold weather sets where the hot solar wind meets charted territory.” The same The International Fed- Middle East and North Africa. Heavy layer of fog, covering entire city of Sarajevo is seen, from a high in,” Missiri said. the cold, dense space between instrument on Voyager 1 eration of Red Cross and Red More than 23,000 people point on Mt Trebevic. (AFP) “Without humanitarian stars, known as the interstellar stopped working in 1980. The Crescent societies (IFRC) have entered the country this assistance, it is difficult to see medium. two spacecraft were launched warned that more than five year hoping to move into the grants are still in Bosnia and ment said. how many people will make it Voyager 2 is now more in 1977 on a mission to explore thousand migrants trapped EU. An estimated 5,300 mi- Herzegovina, the IFRC state- Most of them are gath- through to spring.” than 11 billion miles from planets in our solar system. Techs to ‘revolutionise’ Qatar’s banking sector, www.facebook.com/QatarTribune says CB COO PAGE 14 www.youtube.com/QatarTribuneChannel

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Quick read Medicare all set to Efficient financial sector helped Qatar open new branch in Al Wakra’s Al Ahli MEDICARE Group’s new branch Al Wakra Clinics & Urgent Care Unit at Al Ahli Hospital (Al beat blockade impact: QCB Governor Wakra) is set to open soon. Medicare has obtained the approvals from the competent Qatar has undertaken several initiatives to create an investment- authorities and is waiting for the final inspection by the friendly environment to boost economic growth: Sheikh Abdulla Ministry of Public Health to issue the final approval for the SATYENDRA PATHAK nancial education at the state official opening, the company DOHA level, and is developing hu- said in a Qatar Stock Exchange man capital through training filing. (TNN) QATAR has succeeded in miti- and building capabilities in gating the impact of the on- “In addition to waiving visa line with the best internation- going economic blockade by al standards and practices so GIS appoints Ceppi requirements for more than increasing the efficiency of its 80 nationalities, a free zone that Qatar becomes a leading as GDI CEO financial sector, Qatar Central global hub in the field of ser- Bank Governor Sheikh Abdul- was established in order to vices, markets and financial GULF International Services la bin Saoud al Thani said on promote trade and activities,” he said, (GIS) subsidiary, Gulf Drilling Monday. investment with other Later, discussions on the International (GDI) has ap- Addressing the second day countries concluding day of the confer- pointed William Ceppi as its of Euromoney Qatar Confer- ence included a series of the- new Chief Executive Officer ence in Doha, the QCB gover- QCB Governor Sheikh Abdulla matic panels focused on man- with effect from December 6, nor said, “During the period bin Saoud al Thani aging Qatar’s wealth, fintech the company said in a state- of this unjust blockade, the and the future of financial ser- ment to Qatar Stock Exchange. country succeeded in increas- vices in Qatar and sustainable Ceppi recently served as Vice ing the efficiency of its finan- said, “Qatar has undertaken finance. President – Business Devel- cial sector. several initiatives and is- Euromoney Conferences opment at Paragon Offshore “We launched, at the end sued a number of laws and Middle East and Africa Direc- and has a strong track record of last year, the second stra- legislations to create a busi- tor Victoria Behn said, “Eur- of developing and sustaining tegic plan 2017-2022 in coor- ness and investment environ- omoney Qatar has always been businesses on a worldwide dination with the Qatar Cen- ment that supports economic an important conference in scale. Ceppi has comprehen- tral Bank, the Qatar Financial growth and empowers the pri- the financial calendar and the sive experience in marketing Markets Authority, and Qatar vate sector. 2018 edition was an extremely and commercial functions with Financial Centre Regulatory “In addition to waiving successful and interesting one. various industry leading drilling Authority. visa requirements for more “It’s been almost a year contractors. The Chairman of “The plan aims to develop than 80 nationalities, a free and a half since the blockade Qatar Central Bank Governor Sheikh Abdulla bin Saoud al Thani speaks at Euromoney Qatar Conference in the Board of Directors of GDI, a roadmap for the financial zone was established in order and the country has changed Doha on Monday. (HANSON K JOSEPH) Saad Rashid al Muhannadi, sector, enhance the financial to promote trade and invest- significantly in many aspects said, “We are delighted to have markets, and maintain the in- ment with other countries.” since then. The conference Qatar’s economy and how it was attended by investment companies and governments Ceppi join our management tegrity of the financial system.” “Qatar is currently prepar- comes at a crucial time, bring- was able to overcome the im- professionals, financiers and a chance to connect with team as we navigate through Highlighting reforms and ing for the launch of the well- ing key players in the financial pact of the current political economists who gathered for financial institutions by pro- the challenging industry condi- measures taken in order to known financial technology sector together to learn from situation. We are very happy two days of discussion panels viding a vast and detailed tions with additional focus on raise awareness and build strategy Fintech. the last 18 months and pre- with the outcome of this year’s and keynote addresses. The overview on strategy and fi- growth and customer human calibre that can take “The country is also pre- pare for the future. edition and we look forward to conference recorded over 900 nances in a series of work- orientation. (TNN) Qatar’s economy through the paring to launch the national “Moreover, this platform returning in 2019.” registrations. shops, talks, interviews and next stage of its progress, he strategy for inclusion and fi- demonstrates the strength of Euromoney Qatar 2018 The conference offered panel discussions. Brent falls to $60 on stocks sell-off OIL fell nearly 2 percent on QIA boosts tech Monday, echoing the weakness in global stock markets as Hassad invests 20% in ‘Global the focus returned to demand growth concerns and the crude investments: CEO prices erased some of the gains Seafood Company’ in Oman made last week on an OPEC-led REUTERS decision to cut output. Brent DOHA crude oil futures fell 75 cents to $60.96 a barrel, while U.S. THE Qatar Investment Au- In the United States, the The company’s total investments futures fell 95 cents to $51.66 thority (QIA) has accelerated fund is focusing on ‘classic’ a barrel. (REUTERS) its investments in technology sectors such as real estate, in Oman reach QR500 million and is keeping the door open to strategic partnerships for financials, and technology TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK phase within the next two Exchange rate technology investments, its QIA CEO Mansour Ibrahim al DOHA years, targeting domestic CEO said on Monday. Mahmoud and international markets. Currency buy QR sell QR In the United States, the HASSAD, Qatar’s premier “The project is a strong US Dollar 3.6315 3.6500 fund is focusing on “clas- investor in the food sector, addition to Hassad’s three sic” sectors such as real es- was open to strategic partner- is investing 20 percent in exciting projects, in the ag- Euro 4.1201 4.2560 tate, financials, and technol- ships in technology invest- downstream seafood sector, ricultural and logistical sec- Pound Sterling 4.5934 4.7334 ogy, Mansour Ibrahim al ments. Global Seafood Company tors in Oman,” the statement Indian Rupee 0.0505 0.0518 Mahmoud told Reuters on the The QIA has held talks in Oman, the company an- said. sidelines of Euromoney Qatar with technology-focused pri- nounced on Monday. Sadah said, “It is our Pakistani Rupee 0.0000 0.0266 Conference in Doha, adding vate equity funds and is also With this new invest- pleasure to invest in this stra- Philippine Peso 0.0681 0.0703 this was until the QIA revisits considering purchasing direct ment, the company’s total tegic fishery project, as it aims Sri Lankan Rupee 00000 0.0210 its strategy in the near future. stakes in technology firms and investments in Oman will to support the food security “We have already acceler- startups in a sector it is rela- reach approximately QR500 efforts in both countries. Bangladeshi Taka 00000 0.0440 ated and we have done several tively underweight compared million, Hassad said in a “Investing in this project Nepalese Rupee 0.0000 0.0327 investments in technology and with other state-backed funds, statement. is a positive step forward to- Hassad CEO Mohamed al Sadah with Saleh al Shanfari (left), CEO we will keep the momentum say sources. The agreement was wards achieving our vision to of Oman Food Investment Holding in Muscat on Monday. Japanese Yen 0.0315 0.0325 until we increase our pie,” he Financial sources said the signed by Hassad CEO Mo- be a successful strategic in- Kuwaiti Dinar 11.850 12.120 said. QIA’s technology focus was hamed al Sadah and Saleh al vestor in the global food and track record.” A’Saffa’s yearly production Saudi Riyal 0.9570 0.9791 QIA and hedge fund Elliott part of a rebalancing of its Shanfari, CEO of Oman Food agricultural value chains. Additionally, Hassad, will be doubled to reach 44 Management Corp in Decem- portfolio towards the United Investment Holding in Mus- “We aim to expand our which owns 33 percent of million birds per year. Omani Riyal 9.2560 9.5740 ber 2017 took Gigamon Inc, States and Asia after building cat on Monday. international investments A’Saffa foods in Oman, an- Following this expan- UAE Dirham 0.9770 0.9975 the US networking software up a large European portfolio Hassad said this new portfolio, by partnering with nounced the company’s on- sion, A’Saffa will be one of Bahraini Dinar 9.5610 9.7650 company, private for $1.6 bil- such as a stakes in Credit Sui- strategic project is scheduled internationally reputable going expansion plans. the largest poultry producers lion. sse, London Stock Exchange to enter into the operations companies with successful Hassad said in 2019, in the region, Hassad said. Source: www.dohabank.com.qa Mahmoud said the fund (LSE) and Volkswagen. ‘Qatar considers selling dollar bonds for benchmark purposes only’ cost of debt issued by govern- Last week, rating agency The country raised $12 billion in ment-related entities – which S&P revised its outlook on in Qatar include corporations Qatar to stable from negative, a jumbo bond issue in April like Qatar Airways and Qatar citing macroeconomic resil- The majority of sukuk National Bank – is generally ience and expectations that REUTERS sovereign this year, marking a investors come from this calculated using the govern- Qatar will continue to miti- DOHA successful comeback to inter- region, and since the Energy price ment’s debt curve as a pricing gate the economic and finan- national debt markets despite blockade we don’t have benchmark. cial fallout of the boycott. QATAR does not need to raise a rift with its Gulf neighbours. boost Qatar planned to raise $8 Qatar has $1 billion of out- debt through international The world’s largest ex- support from the region, so The world’s largest exporter of billion with its last interna- standing debt due next year bonds next year because porter of liquefied natural gas we will focus on liquefied natural gas has tional bond. But it got orders but, as of now, it plans to pay its budget forecasts an eco- has largely overcome the eco- conventional bonds largely overcome the for around $52 billion, so it that down instead of refinanc- nomic surplus, but it might nomic impact of the boycott, economic impact of the decided to increase the size ing it, Sowaidi said. issue dollar debt to provide also thanks to a rise in energy Mohamed al Sowaidi, Director of the issue by $4 billion, said He added that the coun- a pricing benchmark to gov- prices this year. Its finance of Credit Policies at the boycott, also thanks to a rise Praveen Arumugam, financial try has no plan to issue dollar ernment-related entities that minister reiterated during an Ministry of Finance in energy prices this year consultant, credit policies and sukuk, or Islamic bonds. plan to sell bonds, a finance international conference in debt department. “The majority of sukuk ministry official said. Doha this week that the coun- The size of next year’s po- investors come from this re- Qatar raised $12 billion in try’s national budget for 2019 internationally next year, Ali ters in an interview. er amount, and that’s to give a tential debt sale has not been gion, and since the blockade a jumbo bond issue in April, forecasts a surplus. Mohamed al Sowaidi, Direc- “If we go to the market – benchmark for government- established and will depend we don’t have support from one of the largest debt place- Because of this, Qatar has tor of Credit Policies at the that’s if we go, which is un- related entities, if they want to on market conditions, he the region, so we will focus on ments by an emerging-market no plan to raise debt finance Ministry of Finance, told Reu- likely – it might be for a small- go to the market,” he said. The added. conventional bonds.” 14 Tuesday, December 11, 2018 Economy & Business

Ferrero in race to QC, Turkish team from Duzce province discuss investment opportunities buy Campbell’s international biz QNA electrical works, auto parts, DOHA food and trade sectors. MILAN: Ferrero SpA is inter- The two sides discussed Twar stressed the keen- ested in buying Campbell Soup QATAR Chamber on Monday investment opportunities in ness of the Qatar Chamber to Co’s international business, discussed the prospects of en- the fields of tourism and real establish economic relations which includes biscuit brand hancing cooperation with a estate in the Turkish province with the private sector in Tur- Arnott’s, two sources close to delegation from the Turkish key based on mutual interest. the matter said on Monday. province of Duzce headed by He expressed willingness of The Italian group based in the the governor of the province foreign investors incentives the Qatar Chamber to support Piedmont region is working on Zulkif Dagli. and facilities to support in- and assist Turkish companies a possible deal with Rothschild The two sides discussed vestment climate in the prov- wishing to enter the Qatari as advisers, one of the sources investment opportunities in ince. market for the first time. said, confirming an earlier report the fields of tourism and real Qatar Chamber’s First The Qatar Chamber’s first by Italian daily Il Sole 24 Ore. estate in the Turkish province. Vice-Chairman Mohamed bin vice-chairman pointed out According to the newspaper, the Daglli called on Qatari Twar said there has been a that tourism is an important deal could be worth more than businessmen to invest in rise in the number of Turkish sector for Qatar and Turkey. $2 billion. Campbell started the Duzce province and take ad- companies operating in the He noted that there has seen process of selling its interna- vantage of the investment op- Qatari market in infrastruc- significant increase in the tional and fresh refrigerated- portunities in several sectors. ture, contracting, construc- number of Qataris visiting The Turkish team headed by Zulkif Dagli called on Qatari businessmen to invest in Duzce province and foods units in August following a He said the government gives tion, engineering consultancy, Turkey in the past years. take advantage of the investment opportunities in several sectors. strategic review. (REUTERS) British economy Techs to ‘revolutionise’ Qatar’s slows down, trade prospects gloomy banking sector, says CB COO REUTERS LONDON Technology can help in building better relations with customers: Dr Lethbridge BRITAIN’S economy lost speed as expected in the three months to October, GDP growth reflecting falling car sales and factory stoppages due Gross domestic product to weaker demand, raising growth in the three months to questions about the econo- October slowed to 0.4 percent my’s health ahead of Brexit. from an unusually robust 0.6 Gross domestic product percent in the third quarter of growth in the three months 2018, in line with a Reuters to October slowed to 0.4 poll of economists percent from an unusually robust 0.6 percent in the third quarter of 2018, in line face of uncertainty about the with a Reuters poll of econo- terms on which the country mists. will leave the European Un- However, the Office for ion on March 29 next year. National Statistics warned A closely watched pur- that the third-quarter chasing managers’ index for growth data was at risk of November last week pointed being revised downwards, to growth of just 0.1 percent due to a big upwards revi- in the final quarter of 2018. sion in Britain’s trade deficit Monday’s data do not for the three months to Sep- give updated details of busi- tember. ness investment, which fell Compared with a year sharply in the three months earlier, growth in October to September. held at September’s 1.5 per- Britain’s economy has cent, against expectations of slowed since the June 2016 a slight pick-up, while in Oc- Brexit vote, its annual tober alone GDP rose by 0.1 growth rate slipping from percent as expected. top spot among the Group Monday’s data con- of Seven group of rich na- firm the British economy’s tions to vying with Japan strength in the third quarter and Italy for bottom place in of 2018 represented some- the rankings. thing of a blip, caused by a Monday’s data showed boost to consumer spend- annual growth in Britain’s ing from an unusually warm dominant services sector summer. picked up to 1.8 percent More recent business from 1.6 percent, but factory surveys suggest Britain’s output recorded its largest economy is slowing sharply fall since March 2016, down Dr Lethbridge spoke about how banks can apply technologies from the fintech sector, such as blockchain, to add value to customers’ money. as businesses stall in the 1.0 percent on the year. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK is an opportunity for banks in The Euromoney Conference 2030, specifically the develop- conference was Qatar’s post- DOHA Qatar and around the world to ment of a diversified and sus- blockade strategy and its de- use technology to provide great is a major industry event in tainable economy. velopment as a sustainable CHIEF Operating Officer products and services that will Qatar which brings together Dr Lethbridge followed economy. (COO) at Commercial Bank help us to build even better leaders from around the Joseph Abraham, Group CEO The conference which is (CB) Dr Leonie Lethbridge on relationships with customers world to discuss pressing at Commercial Bank, who gave held under the patronage of Monday highlighted how new by improving their experience global financial issues, a keynote interview at the con- Prime Minister and Minister technology can be applied by of banking with us. It has the ference on Sunday. of Interior HE Sheikh Abdul- banks in Qatar during a panel potential to truly revolutionise especially relating to Qatar During his interview, he lah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al discussion at Euromoney Qatar the sector. and its economy talked about Qatar’s economic Thani featured a host of promi- Conference 2018. “This evolution in tech- prospects in 2019 and interna- nent national and international Dr Lethbridge was partici- nology, which today we call ate value. What should drive tional investor confidence in speakers. The high profile pating in the discussion on the fintech, will become more adoption around this is value Qatar and Commercial Bank. speakers included Minister of second day of the conference important in the way we are created through offering new They both spoke at the confer- Finance HE Ali Shareef al Ema- about how banks can use new doing banking now. Technolo- products and services by im- ence in Commercial Bank’s ca- di, Sheikh Abdullah bin Saoud technologies to improve the gies like blockchain could hold proved efficiency and through pacity as Lead Sponsor. al Thani, Governor of the Qa- customer experience. enormous promise, and at even better client experience, The Euromoney Confer- tar Central Bank and Philippe During the panel discus- Commercial Bank, we are ac- not the technology itself.” ence is a major industry event Legrain, Visiting Fellow, Lon- sion, she spoke about how tively developing our approach Commercial Bank’s inno- in Qatar which brings together don School of Economics. banks can apply technologies in how to use new technologies vative application of new tech- leaders from around the world Besides this year’s sponsor- from the ‘fintech’ sector, such like this. nologies is part of its work to to discuss pressing global fi- ship of the conference, Com- A tree covered in autumn foliage is seen with office skyscrapers as blockchain, to add value to “However, it is very im- support the realisation of the nancial issues, especially relat- mercial Bank was also Lead around it during rainfall in the City of London. (REUTERS) customers’ money. portant that banks understand goals of the economic pillar ing to Qatar and its economy. Sponsor of the Euromoney Qa- Dr Lethbridge said, “There how it can be used to cre- of the Qatar National Vision The focus of this year’s tar Conference in 2013. Avianca seeks to reduce QBIC names 10 new startups for incubation Airbus order by half: CEO TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA QBIC’s eleventh edition of REUTERS Technological advance- Demo Day also celebrated BOGOTA ment is part of the reason for QATAR Business Incubation the graduation of 17 start- the airline wanting to reduce its Center (QBIC), owned by Qatar ups which have already AIRLINE Avianca Holdings purchases, Rincon added. Development Bank (QDB), has completed their two years will begin negotiations with “The rhythm of technology announced the names of the 10 Airbus to reduce the 100 planes is changing, it will take a while newest startups whose compel- of incubation it had agreed to purchase in a to get all of the order and we ling business pitches and deter- 2015 deal to as few as 50, the don’t want to have a commit- mination to transform challeng- tinuous coaching and mentor- chief executive of the Latin ment to planes with today’s es into opportunities have won ing to help grow their business. American company said. technology which will be re- them incubation for two years. The latest crop of Qatar’s Avianca was also seeking a ceived by us in 10 or 15 years,” Fifteen local startups com- most promising entrepreneurs strategic alliance with German he said. peted during an energetic Demo had already worked for ten Fifteen local startups competed during an energetic Demo Day which marked the culmination of QBIC’s airline Lufthansa, CEO Her- A reduction in the original Day which marked the culmina- weeks within QBIC’s Lean- eleventh wave of graduates from its intensive LeanStartup Programme. nan Rincon said late on Sun- order, which was set to cost $10 tion of QBIC’s eleventh wave of Startup Programme (LSP) to day, part of its bid to expand billion, will also give Avianca graduates from its intensive transform their bright ideas succeeding in the real world. zons and providing investment we congratulate the new start- in Europe. Avianca representa- some financial breathing room, LeanStartup Programme (LSP). into viable business concepts QDB CEO and QBIC Chair- opportunities. In cooperation ups that won incubation for tives will travel to France in the Rincon added. The event, sponsored by ready for judging. man Abdulaziz bin Nasser with promising entrepreneurs, two years. We reiterate QNB’s coming days for re-negotiations At the end of last month QNB, found judges from in- From among 43 original al Khalifa said, “We are very we can help overcome today’s readiness to offer its full sup- with Airbus, Rincon said. Avi- Avianca, United Continental dustry and business impressed startups, 15 entrepreneurial proud of what we have accom- challenges and transform them port for the QBIC and all our anca had agreed to buy 100 Holdings Inc and Copa Airlines by the candidates’ ambition teams stayed the course to plished at QBIC and we are al- into opportunities to contrib- partners in the SME sector who A320neo planes to modernise of Panama said they had final- and perseverance. The winning pitch for incubation. ways moving forward to reach ute to the future of a diversified have been working tirelessly to its fleet. ized a three-way joint venture startups, which operate in fields The 10 winners selected the top. Qatar Development knowledge-based economy.” achieve Qatar National Vision “Of those 100, we’ll prob- that will allow them to plan including tourism, healthcare, for incubation must now com- Bank is keen to continue to QNB Group AGM for SME 2030.” ably receive between 50 and 80 routes and fares together and HR, education, FinTech and e- plete a three-month probation develop Qatar’s business sec- Khalid al Naemi said, “We QBIC’s eleventh edition of planes,” he said. “We don’t have share revenues on those routes. commerce will now enjoy smart period during which they will tor through its strategy which commend QBIC’s efforts in Demo Day also celebrated the any doubt that we will keep United, Avianca and Copa funding of up to QR100,000 set milestones to ensure their plays a key role in confirming supporting new startups and graduation of 17 startups which growing, what has changed is are already codeshare partners and rent-free office space for business idea continues to de- the importance of entrepre- helping them transform their have already completed their the rhythm of the growth.” and Star Alliance members. two years, in addition to con- velop and grow with the aim of neurship, opening new hori- ideas into real projects, and two years of incubation . www.guide.com.qa  Tuesday December 11, 2018

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News in brief World stock selloff snowballs as SoftBank set to raise $23.5 billion in Japan’s biggest-ever IPO TOKYO: SoftBank Group Corp is set to raise 2.65 trillion yen trade war takes a toll on growth ($23.5 billion) in Japan’s biggest-ever IPO - a share sale widely regarded as finalising the group’s transition from domestic telco to a monolithic global tech investor. Q US-China trade tensions flare again Q European stocks open lower Q Dollar drops after soft US jobs data Telco unit SoftBank Corp on Monday priced its stock at 1,500 yen apiece, as previously indicated. It also said it will sell REUTERS all extra shares set aside for excess demand, taking the total LONDON just shy of the record $25 billion raised in 2014 by Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, a SoftBank Group LOSSES on global stocks snow- portfolio company. The group, which controls the world’s biggest balled on Monday, with Wall tech private equity fund at nearly $100 billion, will use the pro- Street set to follow Europe ceeds to invest in startups which have ranged from tiny games and Asia lower as fresh signs makers to U.S. ride-hailing giant Uber Technologies Inc. “Demand emerged that the US-China was well above the number of shares on offer,” SoftBank Corp trade spat was taking a deeper said, declining to disclose by how much. (REUTERS) toll on world economic growth. Data from the world’s big- gest economies -- the United Qualcomm wins import ban against States, China, Japan and Ger- Apple iPhones models in China many -- have all disappointed investors in recent days, and NEW YORK: Qualcomm Inc on Monday said it had won a prelimi- doubts are growing that Wash- nary order from a Chinese court banning the importation and ington and Beijing will reach sale of several Apple Inc iPhone models in China that the court agreement before a 90-day found violated two of Qualcomm patents. trade ceasefire expires. The preliminary order affects the iPhone 6S through the iP- Markets are also on edge af- hone X. The ruling came from the Fuzhou Intermediate People’s ter reports that the British par- Court in China, the same court that earlier this year banned the liament’s crucial vote on Prime import of some of memory chip maker Micron Technology Inc’s Minister Theresa May’s Brexit chips into China. Qualcomm initially filed the case in China in deal will be delayed, sending late 2017. sterling and UK stocks lower. The court found Apple violated two of Qualcomm’s software “Another day, another rea- patents around resizing photographs and managing applications son to sell risk. Equity markets on a touch screen. “Apple continues to benefit from our intellec- remain in a world of pain with tual property while refusing to compensate us,” Don Rosenberg, everyone in search of a very elu- general counsel of Qualcomm, said in a statement. (REUTERS) sive silver lining,” said Stephen Innes at brokerage OANDA. MSCI’s all-country index Turkey GDP growth Huawei CFO bail has spent four weeks in the Traders at the New York Stock Exchange. (REUTERS) slides to 1.6% as hearing to resume red, despite intermittent rallies lira crisis bites in Canada fuelled by hopes of trade war Investors left O Markets on edge after reports that the British parliament’s priced into pound which is cur- detente. The index slipped 0.5 vote on Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal will be delayed rently worth of 2 percent based ISTANBUL: Turkish economic TORONTO/BEIJING: A top percent, while a pan-European disappointed on our models. The downside to growth dwindled to 1.6 per- executive of Chinese tech giant index fell 0.7 percent by 1200 O China posts far weaker-than-expected November exports and sterling is hence very clear,” ING cent year-on-year in the third Huawei Technologies is due GMT. US equity futures were Data from the world’s imports, reinforcing expectations of more stimulus Bank analysts told clients. quarter, official data showed back in a Canadian court on down 0.3 percent, suggesting biggest economies The dollar inched off two- on Monday, falling short of Monday where she’ll fight for more pressure on Wall Street -- the US, China, Japan O The slowdown pummels oil prices, which have slumped week lows against a basket of forecasts as a lira crisis and her freedom with the help of later in the session. and Germany -- have around 30% since October currencies, including sterling. soaring inflation took its toll on pressure from Beijing against Last week’s arrest of the all disappointed O Sterling slides half a percent to $1.2656 and extends losses Last week, the dollar posted the economy. prosecutors’ claims she cannot chief financial officer of Chinese investors versus the euro, trading down 0.7% at 90.18 pence its worst performance since The major emerging market be trusted. smartphone maker Huawei for August after the lacklustre jobs economy grew more than 7 per- Huawei Chief Financial extradition to the United States data convinced many that US cent last year but a slowdown Officer Meng Wanzhou, 46, was was seen as putting up another China also posted far weaker- spending. MSCI’s index of Asian European investors were growth has peaked and the Fed- to just over 5 percent in the arrested by Canadian au- hurdle to the resolution of a than-expected November ex- equities outside Japan earlier keeping their eyes on events eral Reserve will pause its rate second quarter has accelerated thorities on December 1 at the trade war between the world’s ports and imports, reinforcing slid to near three-week lows, in Britain and France. Sterling tightening sooner than previ- in the second half as a slide in request of the United States. two biggest economies. expectations Beijing will roll out Shanghai shares retreated 0.8 slumped to the lowest since ously thought. the lira currency begins to bite. She faces US accusations US trade representative more stimulus to prevent the percent and Japan’s Nikkei shed June 2017 versus the dollar, French assets also came In a Reuters poll, economists of misleading multinational Robert Lighthizer said on Sun- economy cooling too fast. 2.1 percent. Emerging-market after the BBC’s political editor under pressure, with hotel and had forecast third quarter banks about Huawei’s control day there was a “hard deadline” However, the yuan sagged stocks lost 1.5 percent. quoted cabinet sources said May retail stocks suffering the fall- growth of 2.0 percent year-on- of a company operating in Iran, to the 90-day trade ceasefire to a one-week low after the weak Asia’s data came after inves- was pulling the vote, scheduled out of four weekends of anti- year. The lira eased to 5.3047 putting the banks at risk of and without a successful end to data. tors were spooked last week by for Tuesday. government riots, which the against the dollar after the data violating US sanctions and in- talks by March 1, Washington “(The data) would suggest below-forecast industrial output Sterling slid half a percent finance minister said could from 5.2950 beforehand. curring severe penalties, court would impose new tariffs on China woes go well beyond US numbers in Germany and US to $1.2656 and extended losses curb economic growth by 0.1 Third quarter GDP shrank documents said. US officials Chinese goods. tariffs, given that China trade jobs data showing employers versus the euro, trading down percentage point. a seasonally and calendar- allege that Huawei was trying “The trade theme will preoc- surplus to the US was at a record hired fewer workers than ex- 0.7 percent at 90.18 pence - its The yield premium inves- adjusted 1.1 percent from the to use the banks to move cupy the markets through the level. One can only imagine the pected in November. weakest since early-September. tors demand to hold French previous quarter, data from money out of Iran. Separately, 90-day truce period between impact on China terms of trade The slowdown signs also Britain’s FTSE 250 equity bonds over German peers rose the Turkish Statistical Insti- Huawei appeared to suffer the United States and China, if the US follows through with a have pummelled oil prices, index, sensitive to local eco- to the highest since May, be- tute showed. Revised data another setback in Japan, with waiting for any signs of conces- 25 percent tariff,” Innes of OAN- which have slumped around nomic developments tumbled fore a 1900 GMT televised ad- showed the economy had the nation’s top three telcos sion between the parties,” said DA said. 30 percent since early October. 1 percent and investors scur- dress by President Emmanuel expanded 5.3 percent year- deciding not to use equipment Soichiro Monji, senior econo- Japan posted the worst con- Brent futures fell 1.5 percent to ried to buy British government Macron. on-year in the second quarter, from the firm and from ZTE mist at Daiwa SB Investments traction in over four years in $60.7 a barrel, reversing earlier bonds, with yields dropping five Macron has been forced to from a previously reported Corp , Kyodo News reported in Tokyo. the third quarter as uncertainty modest gains triggered by a sup- to seven basis points on the day. row back on fuel tax increases 5.2 percent. (REUTERS) on Monday. (REUTERS) Following weak trade and over global demand and trade ply cut from OPEC and some “There is still room for short- and investors fear further con- inflation data on the weekend, saw companies slashing capital non-affiliated producers. term political risk premium to be cessions to placate protestors.

Bank of France cuts Sensex falls over 700 points, Nifty ends below 10,500 mark Q4 growth forecast over ‘yellow vest’ protests IANS a tough challenge which has against the US dollar from its MUMBAI raised concerns among the previous close of 70.81. PARIS: The Bank of France on investors. The elections are “Dollar-rupee opened Monday slashed its fourth quar- THE Indian equity market considered a crucial indicator Our markets have fallen in higher, around 71.35 on spot, ter growth forecast in half, to 0.2 slumped around two percent of public mood before the Lok line with other global after exit polls suggested that percent from 0.4 percent, citing on Monday, with the S&P BSE Sabha elections in 2019. markets which were down BJP may lose three major the impact of the “yellow vest” Sensex shedding over 700 In the global markets, due to resurgence of states,” said Anindya Banerjee, protests which have rocked the points, tracking a similar sell- crude oil prices rose on Mon- US-China friction and rise in Deputy Vice President for Cur- country. off globally along with uncer- day after the Organization of rency and Interest Rates with “Services activity has slowed tainties over the upcoming re- Petroleum Exporting Coun- crude prices Kotak Securities. under the impact of the move- sults of the recently held state tries and Russia on Friday HDFC Securities’ Retail “If exit polls are true, then ment. Transport, the restaurant elections. agreed to reduce supplies from Research Head Deepak Jasani it can increase the political risk and auto repair sectors have The Nifty50 on the Na- January 2019. Further, there premium on the rupee.” gone backwards,” the French tional Stock Exchange fell be- was a spike in trade war con- Last Friday -- the previous central bank said in its latest low the 10,500 mark and the cerns after China on Sunday high of 35,246.97 and a low of trade session -- bargain hunt- company survey. Sensex ended below the psy- summoned US Ambassador 34,915.77 points. ing and lower crude oil prices Finance Minister Bruno Le chologically significant level of Terry Branstad over the US “Our markets have fallen in lifted the key Indian equity Maire had warned Sunday that 35,000 points. arrest warrant for Huawei’s The Sensex, which opened at 35,204.66 points, closed at 34,959.72 line with other global markets market indices by around one the protests sweeping France On the domestic front, the global CFO Meng Wanzhou points -- lower by 713.53 points or two percent. which were down due to resur- percent. Consequently, the were a “catastrophe.” results for the recently held as- who was taken into custody in gence of US-China friction and NSE Nifty50 had ended high- “It’s a catastrophe for com- sembly elections of five states Canada last week. to 10,488.45 points. points -- lower by 713.53 rise in crude prices,” HDFC Se- er by 93 points or 0.87 percent merce, it’s a catastrophe for our would be out on Tuesday. Exits Index-wise, wider Nifty50 The barometer 30-scrip points or two percent -- from curities’ Retail Research Head at 10,693.70 points, whereas economy,” Le Maire told report- polls last week showed that the of the National Stock Ex- Sensitive Index (Sensex), its previous session’s close of Deepak Jasani told IANS. On the Sensex closed at 35,673.25 ers as he visited shops in Paris party in power -- the Bharatiya change (NSE) closed lower by which opened at 35,204.66 35,673.25 points. the currency front, the In- points, up 361.12 points or hit by looting during anti-govern- Janata Party -- is seen facing 205.25 points or 1.92 percent points, closed at 34,959.72 It touched an intra-day dian rupee weakened to 71.38 1.02 percent. ment riots a day earlier. (AFP) Ghosn, Nissan charged over ‘financial misconduct’ German trade surplus shrinks in REUTERS of understating his income correct past financial reports TOKYO for three more years through to include appropriate com- October amid global tensions March 2018. pensation figures. TOKYO prosecutors indicted Nissan, which fired Ghosn Japan’s securities watch- AFP tles launched by US President tries jumped nine percent year- ousted Nissan Motor chair- as chairman days after his dog, the Securities and Ex- FRANKFURT AM MAIN Donald Trump. Trump’s tariff on-year, while the US remains man Carlos Ghosn for under- arrest, has said the miscon- change Surveillance Commis- war with China in particular has Germany’s single most impor- reporting his income and duct was masterminded by sion (SESC), said the crime GERMANY’S trade surplus nar- had knock-on effects, disrupting tant export destination despite also officially charged the au- the once-celebrated executive carried a fine of up to 700 mil- rowed slightly in October, of- international supply chains and the current headwinds. tomaker, making the firm cul- with the help of former Repre- lion yen ($6.2 million). ficial data showed Monday, as causing uncertainty for inves- Notably, trade with Britain pable for the financial miscon- sentative Director Greg Kelly, Analysts and legal ex- Europe’s export powerhouse tors. After a weak third quarter, has “lost importance” as Ger- duct scandal that has shocked who was also indicted for the perts say it will be difficult for feels the sting from global trade concerns are growing that Eu- man firms brace for Brexit-in- the industry. first time on Monday. Nissan and its Chief Execu- tensions. rope’s top economy will strug- duced disruptions to commerce, Ghosn was arrested on Ghosn and Kelly have not tive Hiroto Saikawa to avoid The surplus stood at 17.3 bil- gle to pick up speed in the final Brzeski said. “Today’s data November 19 on suspicion of made any statement through blame, regardless of whether lion euros ($19.7 billion) in Oc- months of the year. brings some relief but also shows conspiring to understate his their lawyers, but Japanese other executives knew about tober, down from 17.6 billion a But looking in detail at Ger- that there is still a long way to go compensation by about half of media reported that they have Ousted Nissan Motor chairman Ghosn’s misconduct or that month earlier, national statistics many’s latest trade figures, ana- before the traditional growth en- the actual 10 billion yen ($88 denied the allegations. Calls Carlos Ghosn. the company lacked internal office Destatis said. lyst Carsten Brzeski of ING Diba gine will be back at full strength,” million) over five years from to Ghosn’s lawyer, Motonari controls. Imports over the period bank said “not all is doom and Brzeski added. 2010. He has been held in a Otsuru, at his office went un- in annual securities reports “It becomes difficult to climbed 1.3 percent, outpacing a gloom”. “The ongoing trade tensions Tokyo jail since then for ques- answered. greatly harms the integrity of overlook Saikawa’s role in all rise in exports of 0.7 percent. He pointed out that October and a general weakening of tioning, but had not been offi- Nissan, indicted for filing Nissan’s public disclosures in of this. That becomes the main The softening surplus comes exports enjoyed a small rebound global manufacturing demand cially charged until now. Pros- false financial statements, said the securities markets, and the focus now,” prominent lawyer as Germany’s export-oriented following a dip in September. has clearly left marks on the Ger- ecutors re-arrested him on it takes the charge seriously. company expresses its deepest and former prosecutor Nobuo firms face considerable expo- Demand for “Made in Ger- man export sector and the entire Monday on fresh allegations “Making false disclosures regret,” it said, adding it will Gohara said. sure to the multiple trade bat- many” goods in eurozone coun- economy.” River edge Boca in extra time to win Copa Libertadores PAGE 19

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QFA President meets football personalities QNB STARS LEAGUE PAGE 19 at Copa Libertadores final AL SADD VS AL DUHAIL QNB STARS LEAGUE: AL SADD VS AL DUHAIL India win 1st-Test thriller to end 10-yr Oz drought

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INDIA won their first Test on Al Duhail coach Nabil Maaloul and skipper Karim Boudaif during the pre-match QNB Stars League media Australian soil in a decade on briefing at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Monday. Monday, bowling out the home side in a nail-biting finale to clinch the opening match and Our players will rise raise hopes of their first ever series victory Down Under. Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant pouched a world record- to the occasion, says equalling 11 catches for the match as India, after setting an improbable target of 323, Duhail coach Maaloul finally dismissed Australia to win by 31 runs on day five at Adelaide Oval. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Australia, attempting what DOHA would have been a record chase at the ground, gallantly IN what is a rescheduled battled to 291 before Josh Ha- match from Week 9 of QNB zlewood became the last man Stars League, the contest has to fall to Ravichandran Ash- now turned into a battle for win, who finished with 3-92. supremacy and a fight to top Shaun Marsh made 62 and the league table between de- Tim Paine 41. fending champions Al Duhail It was a huge breakthrough and Al Sadd at the Jassim Bin for captain Virat Kohli’s men, Hamad Stadium on Tuesday. who went 1-0 up with three The match couldn’t be Tests to go after becoming the played earlier as Al Duhail first Indian team to win the were away for their AFC Al Sadd captain Hassan al Haydos with coach Jesualdo Ferreira at the opening match of a Test series Champions League semi-final pre-match QNB Stars League media briefing on Monday. in Australia. against Persepolis in Iran. Pant took the plaudits af- Al Duhail coach Nabil “We are under more pres- ter matching the record of 11 Maaloul, however, was an as- sure than Al Duhail. They are catches in a Test held by Eng- sured self ahead of the keen the leaders and won the league land’s Jack Russell and South clash on Monday saying, title more than once. And re- Africa’s AB de Villiers. “There was not much time to gardless of injuries, they are in prepare for this game against a better position. Al Sadd. It is an important “I wish our fans turn out game for both teams and the in large numbers and we need winners will have an edge in their support,” said Ferreira. the race to the 2018-19 season Under Ferreira, Al Sadd India’s captain Virat Kohli celebratres with Ravichandran Ashwin after they defeated Australia on Day Five QNB Stars League title. have played five matches in of the first Test at the Adelaide Oval on Monday.(AAP) “Our team has a few in- the past months of the 2018- Famous win jury worries and we did not 19 QNB Stars League’s season India’s win on Monday in the SCOREBOARD Paine joined Marsh and have many options in our last winning all of their Week 11, 12, first Test of a series in they upped the ante. Marsh match against Qatar SC, which 13, 14 and 15 matches to collect Australia came after 70 years, INDIA (1ST INNINGS): 250 Extras: (lb6, b1, nb3) 10 brought up a valuable 50 – his ended in a draw. I feel our the full quota of 15 points. AUSTRALIA (1ST INNINGS): 235 TOTAL: (All out, 119.5 overs) 291 10th in Tests – with a bound- players will rise to the occa- The Wolves’ victories have starting from their inaugural INDIA (2ND INNINGS): 307 Fall of wickets: 5-115 (Head), 6-156 (Marsh), 7-187 ary from a pull off Ashwin. Test in 1947. The victory at AUSTRALIA (2ND INNINGS; OVERNIGHT 104-4) (Paine), 8-228 (Starc), 9-259 (Cummins), 10-291 sion against Al Sadd and prove been against Umm Salal (5-1), S. Marsh c Pant b Bumrah 60 (Hazlewood). But Marsh didn’t last much that we are the leaders not Al Kharaitiyat (7-1), Al Arabi the Adelaide Oval on Monday T. Head c Rahane b Sharma 14 Bowling: Sharma 19-4-48-1, Bumrah 24-8-68-3, longer with Jasprit Bumrah by default. (3-0), Al Gharafa (8-1) and Al is only India’s sixth Down T. Paine c Pant b Bumrah 41 Ashwin 52.5-13-92-3, Shami 20-4-65-3 (3nb), Vijay getting the big breakthrough as “Both sides know each oth- Shahania (4-1) in that order. Under and has come after 10 P. Cummins c Kohli b Bumrah 28 4-0-11-0. Toss: India. he pushed at a perfectly angled M. Starc c Pant b Shami 28 Result: India win by 31 runs. er’s strengths and weaknesses Ferreira’s men scored 27 years since Anil Kumble’s N. Lyon not out 38 Man of the Match: Cheteshwar Pujara (India). delivery, getting a faint edge to and the match has much at goals while conceding just team won at Perth in 2008. J. Hazlewood c Rahul b Ashwin 13 Series: India lead four-match series 1-0. Pant behind the stumps. stake,” explained Maaloul. four, with 56 shots on target By lunch Australia had and 13 against it. fought to 186 for six, still Al Sadd coach Ferreira, Al Sadd striker Baghdad Bouned- Bounedjah, meanwhile, India’s last Test success wicket which we were intend- told ourselves we are going to needing a further 137 runs for striker Bounedjah named jah with his Player of the Month scored 10 goals and made six in Australia was at Perth in ing to get,” said Kohli. dig deep, but unfortunately, victory, with Paine not out 40 stars of Nov-Dec QNB Stars League award. assists in five matches (Weeks 2008, and the previous one in “I’m super-proud of the myself, Travis (Head) and and Pat Cummins on five. Meanwhile Al Sadd coach Jesu- 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15) during Adelaide was 2003. They have bowlers, to have four bowlers Shaun couldn’t bat long as But in the second over after aldo Ferreira – who has been Everyone knows that the game the term, playing crucial roles now won just six times in Aus- and take 20 wickets is a great long as we should have.” they resumed Paine top-edged named as QNB Stars League’s pits the two best teams in Qa- in the victories against Umm tralia in more than 70 years. achievement and something Australia resumed the fi- a pull shot from Bumrah and best coach for the months of tar. The difference between Salal (5-1), Al Kharaitiyat (7- But with the home team that we haven’t done in the past. nal day needing another 219 Pant easily took a catch. November and December along us is only one point and that 1), Al Arabi (3-0), Al Gharafa missing banned batsmen Steve “It shows us that if the for victory with four wickets Cummins, who survived with their superstar striker makes the game difficult. (8-1) and Al Shahania (4-1) Smith and David Warner, Koh- batsmen step up regularly, we down, but lost their last two two big reviews within four Baghdad Bounedjah –said his “All our matches against in that order. li and his team sensed ahead of will be gunning for a win in specialist batsmen before balls showed gritty applica- team knows how to deal with Al Duhail were exciting and The two goals he scored the tour that this could be their every Test match.” lunch, shifting the odds heav- tion with Mitchell Starc in a the important match. full of goals, but unfortunately against Al Shahania saw opportunity to make history by ily in India’s favour. 41-run eighth wicket stand. “Our players do not need we were not happy with those Bounedjah become the Qatar winning the series. ‘Shattering’ Marsh and Head had start- And when the target any psychological prepara- matches because they beat us league’s all-time top scorer in They now take the momen- Paine, who fell to a rash shot ed cautiously, grinding out dropped below 100, the crowd tion for this game. They know in many games. a single-season as he took his tum into the second Test in after lunch, said the defeat was 11 runs in the opening seven dared to dream before Starc how important the match is “I do not agree that the re- personal tally to 28 goals. Perth starting Friday, with Mel- “shattering” but he was proud overs before seamer Ishant fell to Shami for 28. It brought and both teams have a great cent results of Al Duhail were The Algerian surpassed bourne and Sydney to follow. of the way the team took it to Sharma struck with the score Nathan Lyon to the crease and desire to win. due to injuries. Why do you Brazilian striker Clemerson “The odds were stacked the wire. on 115, bowling a bouncer that he got the pulses racing with “The players have had reg- talk about injuries? The win- Soares’ record of 27 goals set against them. They fought re- “We thought we could win, caught Head’s bat as he tried a quick 38 to set up a tense ular training and there was no ners of this game may deter- in the 2007-08 season for ally well but we executed our no doubt about that. We saw to fend it off and Ajinkya Ra- finale, before Hazlewood de- special training for this match. mine who will be the best. Al Gharafa. plans well and got that last how the pitch is playing and hane took the catch at gully. parted to end the match. ‘India were too good’: Legends toast rare win Down Under AFP Laxman tweeted. legend Sachin Tendulkar said first knock and 71 in his second. NEW DELHI “The bowlers gave it every- on Twitter. “Test cricket is best crick- thing and let’s just enjoy this “Superb batting by (Chetesh- et. Great fight by Australia in INDIAN cricket legends in- and carry the momentum into war) Pujara with crucial knocks the end but India were too cluding VVS Laxman and the Perth Test,” he added. in both innings, Ajinkya Rahane good. Winning after being Sachin Tendulkar hailed the Wicketkeeper Rishabh in second innings and excellent 41-4 in first innings is a spe- current Test team on Monday Pant grabbed a world record- contributions by our 4 bowlers. cial effort,” former opener after they ended a 10-year vic- equalling 11 catches as India This has brought back memo- Virender Sehwag, another tory drought in Australia with went 1-0 up after the opening ries of 2003,” he added. 2003 veteran, said in a tweet. a thrilling win in Adelaide. match of the four-Test series. India’s last Test success “Outstanding Test match Virat Kohli’s team won by Australia, attempting what in Australia was at the WACA for Pujara and great effort 31 runs on day five, prompting would have been a record chase Ground in Perth in 2008, and from our bowlers. Promises to praise and celebrations as India of 323 at the Adelaide Oval, their only previous success in be a great series,” he added. clinched only their sixth victory battled to 291 before Ravichan- Adelaide was in 2003, a match Harbhajan Singh, who fea- in 71 years of tours to Australia. dran Ashwin had Josh Hazle- that both Laxman and Ten- tured in several memorable “Amazing grit displayed by wood caught to end the innings. dulkar played in. matches between the two teams, the Australian lower order, but “Way to start the series! Pujara was instrumental congratulated his former team- this is a moment to savour for #TeamIndia never released this time, top-scoring in both mates and described Pujara’s a long time for Team India,” the pressure,” India’s batting Fans celebrate India’s victory against Australia at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia, on Monday. (AFP) innings after he hit 123 in his performance as “top stuff”. 18 Tuesday, December 11, 2018 Sports Shaheen Lembarak best stallion of QNPA Horse Show QCA to host Asian stars T20 match

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THE Qatar Cricket Association and the Ministry of Interior have teamed up to celebrate the Qatar National Day at the Asian Town Cricket Stadium on De- cember 18. The Association, with the support of the Qatar Olympic Committee, will host a Twen- ty20 cricket match between Asian stars and Qatar national team players, informed Yousef Jeham al Kuwari, President of the QCA. During a press conference on Monday, attended by MoI Public Relations Officer Lt QCA President Yousef Jeham al Kuwari (fourth left), MoI Public Relations Officer Lt Hamad Ali Jahweel al Hamad Ali Jahweel al Marri, Marri (second left) and other officials display the flyer of the Twenty20 match between Asian stars and Shaheen Lembarak emerged as the best stallion at the 21st Qatar National Purebred Arabian Horse Kuwari said, “The Qatar Na- Qatar players in Doha on Monday. The QCA is hosting the match at the Asian Town Cricket Stadium on Show at the Al Shaqab Indoor Arena. The gold medal for the mares was taken by Wasa, while Zuhair Al tional Day is a very significant December 18 to celebrate the Qatar National Day. Shaqab and Siwar Al Shaqab bagged the bet colt and filly titles. event for all of us in Qatar. We wish to contribute to its mas- sports in Qatar and played by Jahweel al Marri said, “It is our Sampath Gunarathne Dawnde sive success like the previous a huge number of people from pleasure to join hands with the Gedara years with a T20 match be- Asian sub-continent communi- QCA for this match to celebrate Pakistan: Umar Gul, Fawad Alam Golden State joins elite company tween Asian stars and Qatar ties here. “We love and respect the Qatar National Day. The Bangladesh: Mohammad Elias, stars. all those who are living here. So ministry appreciates efforts Mohammad Ashraful NBA champions Warriors named SI Sportsperson of the Year “This match, of course, this is our social responsibility such as this to involve various Nepal: Mahamad Hasim Ansari, would have not been pos- to host sporting activities to in- communities.” Sanjam Regmi LOS ANGELES: Sports Illustrated named the Golden State Warriors as Sportsperson of the Year. The sible without the support of volve them.” Also present during the India: Venkatesh Prasad 65th annual presentation of the honour goes to the full team, which will be given in Los Angeles on QOC President His Excellency “The feature of the Asian press conference were MoI Tuesday. “This is a pretty cool honor and something we cherish as a group and organization,” Warriors Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al stars team is that we included Community Reach Our Coor- Qatar Team: guard Stephen Curry said in a team release. “I know I speak on behalf of my teammates when I say Thani, QOC Secretary-General players from many countries dinator Faisal al Hudawi, QCA Inam-Ul Haq (captain), Tamoor we’re humbled with this recognition.” Curry said the Warriors are thrilled to be in “exclusive company” Jassim Rashid al Buenain and like Afghanistan, Pakistan, Operations Manager Manzoor Sajjad (Vice-captain), Mohammad of the other three teams to win the typically individual recognition from SI: the 1980 U.S. Men’s Olym- the Ministry of Interior. We Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Ahmad and QCA Domestic Rizlan, Faisal Khan, Malik Awais, pic hockey team, the 1999 U.S. Women’s Olympic soccer team and the 2004 Boston Red Sox. extend our deepest gratitude Sri Lanka. We hope that a large Cricket Head Gul Khan Jadoun. Hafiz Tanveer, Hafiz Nadeem, M Sports Illustrated explained its choice by outlining how the Warriors made themselves collectively bigger to them for their backing and number of fans will turn up at Noman, Imran Ashraf, Iqbal than their singular superstar personas, such as Curry, Kevin Durant or Klay Thompson. cooperation in organising this the venue and make the Qa- Asian Stars Team: Chaudhary, Kamran Khan, “For all the individual brilliance of Steph Curry - a selection whom few would have protested - the Warri- match at the Asian Town Sta- tar National Day celebrations Afghanistan: Asadullah Khan, Zaheeruddin, Gayan, Khurram ors have always been most delightfully viewed through a collective prism. There have been superteams dium,” he added. an event to cherish for a long Mohammad Yamin Ahmadzai Shahzad. that have forced us to reimagine how the game is played, but none perhaps in a generation, maybe Kuwari stressed that crick- time,” the QCA president said. Sri Lanka: Ajantha Winslow Reserve players: Qalandar, two, are so beautifully choreographed as the Warriors,” Sports Illustrated explained. (REUTERS) et is one of the most popular MoI PRO Lt Hamad Ali Mendis Balapuwaduge, Aseela Dharmang, Naveed. Qatar make superb start with win over Thailand Sadiq, Agarwal set up six-wicket triumph in ICC U-19 World Cup Asia Div 2 qualifiers SCOREBOARD THAILAND Aditya Makadia 4.2-0-15-2, Solaiman Mohammad Italy’s Molinari named K Daorueang c Syed Tameem b Kumarage 4 1-0-7-0, Hussain Khan 1-0-7-0. S Rungrueang c Shubh Agarwal b Samil Sadiq 1 K Ruengrotchannachai c Afsarullah Obaidullah b Shubh QATAR European Tour Agarwal 10 Solaiman Mohammad b Saranonnakkun 19 P Suanchuai st Syed Tameem b Shubh Agarwal 7 Dhanitha Hettiarrachchige c Sarawut Maliwan P Sungnard c Bismillah Khan b Samil Sadiq 6 b Rungrueang 20 P Satphanit lbw b Samil Sadiq 3 Hussain Khan b Rungrueang 10 Golfer of the Year Sarawut Maliwan st Syed Tameem b Shubh Agarwal 1 Syed Tameem c Sungnard b Rungrueang 16 A Prasittiketkan b Makadia 7 Saud Kamal not out 18 Y Saranonnakkun c & b Samil Sadiq 5 Shubh Agarwal not out 0 AFP Reed and 2017 Race to Dubai K Chatwong not out 18 Extras (lb1, nb6, w6) 13 LONDON champion Fleetwood to fin- T Yotharat c Solaiman Mohammad b Makadia 7 Total (four wickets, 37.4 overs, RR: 2.54) 96 ish the year as the European Extras: (b3, lb2, nb1, w17) 23 Yet to bat: Samil Sadiq, AP Makadia, PRA Kumarage, Total (all out in 36.2 overs, RR: 2.53) 92 Bismillah Khan, Afsarullah Obaidullah Fall of wickets: FRANCESCO Molinari won Tour’s number one. Fall of wickets: 1-4 (S Rungrueang, 1.1 ov), 2-10 (K 1-25 (Solaiman Mohammad, 13.2 ov), 2-52 (Hussain the European Tour’s Golfer of Molinari is a first-time win- Daorueang, 9.5 ov), 3-31 (P Suanchuai, 16.2 ov), 4-39 Khan, 28.1 ov), 3-73 (DSG Hettiarrachchige, 34.3 ov), the Year award on Monday to ner of the prestigious Golfer of (K Ruengrotchannachai, 18.4 ov), 5-41 (P Sungnard, 4-84 (Syed Tameem, 36.4 ov) Bowling: K Chatwong cap a memorable 2018 for the the Year award, which is decid- 19.5 ov), 6-42 (P Satphanit, 21.5 ov), 7-44 (Sarawut 4-1-11-0, T Yotharat 3-1-5-0, Sarawut Maliwan 10-2- Maliwan, 22.5 ov), 8-58 (A Prasittiketkan, 29.2 ov), 14-0, P Sungnard 6-2-11-0, Y Saranonnakkun 7.4-3- Italian. ed by a panel of golfing media. 9-69 (Y Saranonnakkun, 32.1 ov), 10-92 (T Yotharat, 26-1, K Ruengrotchannachai 2-0-11-0, S Rungrueang Molinari became the first “It is a huge honour to be 36.2 ov) Bowling: Bismillah Khan 5-1-10-0, Samil 5-0-17-3. Man of the match: Samil Sadiq (Qatar) Italian to win a major when he named the Hilton European Sadiq 10-5-12-4, Shubh Agarwal 10-2-21-3, Patrick clinched the British Open at Tour Golfer of the Year,” Mo- Kumarage 4-1-11-1, Afsarullah Obaidullah 1-0-4-0, Carnoustie earlier this year. linari said after receiving the That triumph followed award in London on Monday. wickets) and Patrick Ku- 93 balls) collected 25 runs his victory in the BMW PGA “So many great names marage were the ones to before getting separated. Championship at Wentworth have earned this honour, and I cause the damage. Only After skipper Hussain and a maiden PGA Tour title feel very proud to join them. It Qatar’s Samil Sadiq is being presented the man of the match award after his team’s six-wicket win over Kongkidakon Ruengrotchan- Khan fell cheaply for 10, Syed in the Quicken Loans National. is an award that means a lot to hosts Thailand in the ICC U-19 Asia Division Two Qualifiers in Bangkok on Monday. nachai was able to resist a bit Tameem and Saud Kamal The 36-year-old was also me, and is a nice way to end a before falling to Agarwal for pushed the team to the vic- the first European player to very special year. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK maidens. the match with a flourish, 10 in 57 balls. tory. Just before the triumph, compile a perfect 5-0 record “Winning at Wentworth, in DOHA At the Asian Institute of staying unbeaten on 12-ball Later, Kokiad Chatwong Tameem was dismissed by in the Ryder Cup as he won one of our biggest events, gave Technology Ground, Thai- 18, including a four and two rallied through the lower- Rungrueang but Kamal saw his singles match in the hosts’ me a lot of confidence for the QATAR launched their cam- land decided to bat first after sixes. order and managed to move the team home. victory over the United States, summer, but obviously winning paign in the ICC Under-19 winning the toss and were Sadiq had a thrilling start the score to 92. In his unde- Rungrueang bowled well having already teamed up the Open at Carnoustie, becom- World Cup Qualifiers Asia Di- skittled out for just 92 in to the match as he removed feated 18-run knock, he faced to grab three wickets for 17 with Tommy Fleetwood to be- ing my country’s first major vision Two in Bangkok with a 36.2 overs with Samil Sadiq opener Satarut Rungrueang 24 balls and hit two of them runs in five overs but the tar- come the first European pair champion, was incredible. fine six-wicket victory over (four for 12) and vice-captain off his very first delivery for to the rope. get was too modest to threat- to win all four of their matches “To then go on to win the hosts Thailand on Monday. Shubh Agarwal taking seven one. The home team could Qatar played a steady en Qatar. together. Race to Dubai and be part Left-arm spinner Samil wickets between them. not overcome the setback and game and moved to the victo- The winners will next face Molinari rounded off a re- of that European Ryder Cup Sadiq of Qatar was declared Qatar played patiently kept losing players regularly ry without much ado. Open- Oman on Tuesday. They will markable year by becoming team in France was amazing. the man of the match for his and chased the target in 37.4 and were struggling at seven ers Solaiman Mohammad (19 have a day’s rest before tak- the first Italian to win the Race I’ll always look back on this superb bowling (four for 12 overs at the expense of four down for 44 at one stage. with three fours) and Dhani- ing on Saudi Arabia and Bhu- to Dubai last month, holding season and be proud of what in 10 overs with five of them players. Saud Kamal finished Sadiq, Agarawal (three tha Hettiarrachchige (20 off tan on successive days. off Masters champion Patrick happened.” Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2019 launched at Doha Festival City

Ahead of the forthcoming was down to 20th in the world, ATP tennis event 2019 Qatar ExxonMobil Open, but he had a fantastic end to will see Serbian ExxonMobil and the Qatar Ten- the year. It’s very good for us to nis Federation (QTF) launched The players attending this have him start the season with world No.1 Djokovic a series of promotional activi- year’s event are impressive. us again. It’s a big honour to return to Doha ties at the tournament stand at These are good players and host his talent.” Doha Festival City on Monday. we try every year to update “The players attending this The ATP 250 event will take the fans’ experience and year’s event are impressive. AYENI OLUSEGUN place at the Khalifa Interna- These are good players and we DOHA tional Tennis and Squash Com- hopefully the matches will try every year to enrich the fans’ plex from December 31, 2018 to be at a high level. experience and hopefully the IT’S now become sort of a trend January 5, 2019. Qatar ExxonMobil Tournament matches will be at a high level. to take top sporting events to The launch was attended We have plans to change the en- public places. The Interna- by Vice-President and Direc- Director, Karim Alami tire food court area and upgrade tional Association of Athletics tor of Government and Public the facilities around the court Federations (IAAF) recently Affairs for ExxonMobil Qatar, shown our capabilities to host to give fans a different experi- announced that it was looking Saleh al Mana, Assistant Sec- these events,” he added. ence,” Alami added. to hold some of its events on retary-General of Qatar Tennis World number one Novak ExxonMobil Qatar has also streets and shopping centre ar- Federation and Coordinator of Djokovic will make his return launched an environmental eas. Qatar ExxonMobil Open Tareq ExxonMobil Qatar Vice-President and Director of Government and Public Affairs, Saleh al Mana, Assistant to Doha after missing last year’s awareness campaign, which Well, in Qatar, the athletics Zeinal, and Tournament Direc- Secretary-General of Qatar Tennis Federation and Coordinator of Qatar ExxonMobil Open Tareq Zeinal and event due to injury. Djokovic, will run through January 5. The Diamond League media confer- tor Karim Alami. Tournament Director Karim Alami during the tournament launch on Monday. (JALAL PATHIYOOR) who has lifted the Falcon Tro- campaign revolves around a du- ences have been held at the City Two-time champion No- phy twice in 2016 and 2017, will gong mascot called ‘Morjan’ and Centre for the past two years. vak Djokovic, Dominic Thiem, partners with Qatar Tennis complex (the VIP Village). We ATP also plays a major part. look to pick up his third title his family Toola and Marah, as The other big annual sports Stanislas Wawrinka, and David Federation for the last 25 years. have simulators, competitions The success of this tourna- given his 2018 performance. it aims to help raise awareness event in Qatar -- the ExxonMo- Goffin will lead the star line-up. As a company we seek to pro- and prizes to attract the fans as ment demonstrates we can host On Djokovic’s return to of the dugong population that bil Qatar Open -- too has been a Speaking on the occasion, mote Qatar as this is not just a well as activities outside Khalifa world class events and it has Doha, the Tournament Director lives in Qatar’s waters. hit with the fans given the pro- Saleh al Mana said, “We are local event but also a major nin- complex. become a standard for us. The Karim Alami said, “He was sup- Various campaigns have motional activities that bring very proud to be sponsoring ternational tournament. “Hosting this tournament FIFA World Cup in 2022 is the posed to come last year but un- been launched on social media tennis and stars closer to them. this major event. We have been “We have a stand in the is important for Qatar and the big target and so far Qatar has fortunately he got injured. He platforms for fans. Sports Tuesday, December 11, 2018 19

SHEIKH HAMAD RE-ELECTED AS QFA PRESIDENT; SHEIKH AHMED, ABDULRAHMAN AL QAHTANI NEW EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

Qatar Football Association President Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed al Thani was re-elected for another four-year term till 2022 at the General Assembly Meeting of the body held on Monday. The QFA General Assembly also retained members Saud al Mohannadi, Hani Ballan and Ahmed Abdulaziz al Buanain. Meanwhile Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamad al Thani, president of Al Ahli club, was signed in as the new Executive Committee Member along with Abdulrahman Majid al Qahtani. River edge out Boca to win Copa Libertadores

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RIVER Plate won the Copa Lib- ertadores by beating their fierc- est rivals Boca Juniors 3-1 after extra time on Sunday, bringing an end to a final tainted by vio- Sheikh Hamad bin Ahmed al Thani, Qatar Football President with an lence and moved more than six official in Madrid on Sunday. thousand miles away from Ar- gentina. Boca took the lead through QFA boss attends Copa Dario Benedetto but Lucas Pratto equalised before Juan Quintero and Gonzalo Mar- Libertadores final tinez scored in extra time, aided by Wilmar Barrios being sent QNA Aleksander Ceferin and dis- off, to win a fittingly dramatic MADRID cussed football issues of joint contest for River. interest. It means River prevailed PRESIDENT of the Qatar Foot- 5-3 on aggregate after the first ball Association (QFA) Sheikh Rescheduled Liberta- leg finished 2-2 and the club Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed dores final a success, says reclaim the trophy they had last al Thani met with several foot- CONMEBOL chief won in 2015, lifting it for the ball personalities on the side- Meanwhile, CONME- fourth time in their history. lines of the Copa Libertadores BOL President Alejandro “The only thing I feel is sad- final between Boca Juniors and Dominguez hailed the re- ness for not winning the cup River Plate, which took place on scheduled Copa Libertadores and giving it to the people of Sunday at the Santiago Berna- final as a success and praised Boca,” Boca coach Guillermo beu Stadium in Madrid. Real Madrid president Flor- Barros Schelotto said. The president of QFA at- entino Perez for making it “It is difficult to say to peo- tended the final after receiving happen. “The important thing ple that we haven’t won, espe- River Plate players celebrate with the trophy after winning the second leg match of the Copa Libertadores final against Boca Juniors, at the an official invitation from Ale- is that there was a winner at cially those that made so much Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on Saturday. (AFP) jandro Dominguez president of last and there was no trouble. effort to come from Argentina.” CONMEBOL, and exchanged I have to thank Florentino Postponed on three occa- the lingering sense of regret. side of the stadium and had to The shame was only that the forfeited the trophy. They views with a number of per- Perez because it was a spec- sions and then relocated from There was no repeat of go through checks even to en- operation was not as thorough took their case to the Court of sonalities on various football- tacular occasion for everyone, Buenos Aires to Madrid, the the scenes that cast a shadow 15 days ago and that a minority Arbitration for Sport, but the ing issues of joint interest. I’m grateful to him for that,” supporters of these two great over Argentinian football and Charged decided to take advantage. appeal was rejected on Satur- The main subject of dis- Dominguez told reporters. clubs showed in the Santiago saw the original game at Riv- Both clubs were allocated day. cussion was Qatar’s hosting “The idea came from me Bernabeu why this fixture had er’s El Monumental on No- atmosphere 25,000 tickets, with 5,000 of When the players shuf- of the 2022 World Cup, which and my team and then we been billed as one of football’s vember 24 postponed, when those reserved for residents of fled out two hours before is now at the center stage of asked Florentino, he said ‘yes’, greatest ever. around 50 fans attacked Bo- Both clubs were allocated Argentina. The fear had been kick-off to inspect the pitch, world football since the con- this dream was made a real- Lionel Messi, Antoine ca’s team bus and left some of 25,000 tickets, with 5,000 of most of those buying would be they held up their phones clusion of the World Cup Rus- ity and this great final was en- Griezmann and Diego Godin their players injured. those reserved for residents tourists and neutrals, but the at- to capture the thousands al- sia 2018. joyed by everyone.” were among the 62,200 in at- Madrid, which will also of Argentina. The fear had mosphere suggested different. ready inside and the view of Talks also included the “Our aim was always for tendance. But, despite the host the Champions League fi- been most of those buying Both teams had initially a stadium most of them had participation of the Qatari the game to be played in Ar- bouncing huddles in the streets, nal in June, was chosen in part would be tourists and refused to play in Spain’s cap- never played in before. national football team in next gentina, we tried it twice but in the plumes of blue and red because of its record of host- neutrals, but the atmosphere ital but as the losers, Boca’s The cheers grew louder year’s Copa America, which the end it was a party that took smoke, the swinging scarves, ing major events and the se- sense of grievance will now when they came out for kick- will be a milestone for Qatari place in Madrid,” he added. fluttering flags and fans that curity, which included around suggested different. become more entrenched. off. Then there were whistles football’s participation in for- “We saw a very intense were chanting in their seats 2,500 police officers, did its They felt River were re- as the teams swapped ends and eign competitions. game of football and there three hours before kick-off, job before kick-off. Fans were ter the area immediately sur- sponsible for the chaos two each were greeted by their op- The President of QFA also was a lot of happiness in the there was nothing to extinguish separated into zones either rounding it. weeks ago and should have ponent’s fans behind the goal. met with President of UEFA stadium.”

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Klopp says Liverpool need big display to beat Napoli given the defeats they have he went for the corner and I Reds must beat suffered in their group this saw a few guys shouting,” he season. ”We will not get car- said. Napoli at Anfield to ried away. We know how dif- “I didn’t hear, I’m not sure ficult it is,” he said. if it was possible to hear what stand any chance of “We are not the most ex- they shouted, but I already progressing to the perienced side but we know thought his reaction was just our way and which way we brilliant. “You saw his face. He knockout stage will go all the time. gave the right response, not to “The league is not impor- react for these people. AFP tant at the moment because “They don’t deserve any re- LIVERPOOL tomorrow we play Napoli. action, they don’t deserve any We were confident before the respect. JURGEN Klopp has called on away games in Napoli and Bel- “I am obviously not sur- Liverpool to produce “some- grade, and that didn’t help.” prised that things like this still thing special” when they face Klopp, meanwhile, has happen but I like the fact that Napoli in a do-or-die Cham- commended former Liverpool we put the finger on it and say: pions League showdown on player Raheem Sterling for ‘You cannot say what you want, Tuesday. the way he dealt with alleged it is not possible.’” Klopp’s side must beat racist abuse directed towards Napoli at Anfield to stand any him while playing for Man- Neymar likely to start chance of progressing from chester City at Chelsea on for psg against Red Star their group into the knockout Saturday. Neymar is set to start Paris stages. A 1-0 victory or any Chelsea and the Metropoli- Saint-Germain’s crucial Cham- two-goal win will see the Reds tan Police are investigating the al- pions League tie at Red Star through. legations after a video was posted Belgrade if he comes through a Liverpool have a long on social media that showed the pre-match training session un- history of success on big Eu- England winger being shouted scathed, coach Thomas Tuchel ropean nights on their own at by Chelsea fans as he collected said on Monday. ground, dating all the way the ball behind the goal. “I think if training goes back to the memorable Eu- On Sunday, Sterling pub- well today (Monday) then it’s ropean Cup quarter-final win Liverpool’s striker Divock Origi (left), Mohamed Salah (second left), Dejan Lovren, Daniel Sturridge and Xherdan Shaqiri at lished a post on Instagram obvious he will play,” the Ger- over Saint-Etienne in 1977 a training session at Melwood in Liverpool on Monday. (AFP) saying that British newspapers man said. The world’s most that kick-started their conti- are helping to “fuel racism” be- expensive player came off ear- nental reign. The Italian side have con- “We really need to make Napoli are dangerous on the mier League on Saturday cause of the way they portray ly in the 2-2 draw at Bordeaux That gives Klopp hope as tinued to look strong despite sure we are ready for Napoli. counter attack and good de- when they won 4-0 at Bourne- young black footballers. on December 2 after hurting he prepares to face a major losing manager Maurizio It’s difficult to come in after a fending. “They are a typical mouth and previous leaders He also wrote in the post the same groin he injured test against Napoli, who are Sarri to Chelsea in July, with successful coach such as Sarri Italian team. But if something Manchester City lost 2-0 at that he “had to laugh” when playing for Brazil against second in Serie A and un- Carlo Ancelotti taking over and make changes but they special is possible, then it’s Chelsea. he heard the alleged racist Cameroon in November. beaten in Champions League and Klopp knows Liverpool are so good,” Klopp told re- here, and we will try that.” Klopp, however, is cer- remarks during the game be- The Parisians need to win Group C, having defeated Liv- will have to produce one of porters on Monday. Liverpool go into Tues- tain that his players will not cause he expects “no better”. in Serbia on Tuesday if they erpool 1-0 when they met in their most dominant displays “We know the result we day’s match in good spirits, get carried away, either in the “I watched the game and I are to guarantee a place in the Italy in October. to advance. need, and it’s difficult because having gone top of the Pre- Premier League or in Europe, think I saw the situation when last 16. 20 Tuesday, December 11, 2018 The Last Word Amir launches Doha Historical Dictionary of Arabic A major milestone in promotion of Arabic language: Experts QATAR’S adoption of the were for establishing a meth- ‘Doha Historical Dictionary odology and creating a data- of Arabic’ provides a great base, is a major and unique service for the advancement achievement at the Arab and of science in the language of international levels, Bisha- the nation, Arabic language ra stressed. In three years, experts have stressed. 100,000 dictionary entries A number of those who covering seven centuries were worked on the dictionary completed until the year 200 stressed on Monday that com- Hijri. This was despite the pleting the project was worthy special nature of the Arabic of an unprecedented linguistic language. renaissance. With the diction- He also discussed previ- ary, the Arabic language and ous experiences with his- its texts will be compiled into torical dictionaries in other an electronic language code languages, which took a that will be the largest ever. long time compared to this General Director of the project. Adding ‘Doha’ to Arab Center for Research the name of the dictionary and Policy Studies Dr Azmi was to reflect that it is a gift Bishara, who is also director- from Doha to the entire Arab general of the project, said in world, Bishara said. a speech marking the launch Member of the Academic that the dictionary would Council for the Doha Histori- never have been completed if cal Dictionary of Arabic Ali it weren’t for the faith in joint Ahmed al Kubaisi said this Arab work, solid manage- work is a qualitative leap in ment, and the Arab experts serving the Arabic language. who worked on it. The Doha dictionary, he not- Bishara also discussed the ed, was the first successful successes of the past, begin- Arab attempt in this regard ning with the establishment of and would open new horizons the Arabic language complex for researchers and scholars in Egypt in 1932 and else- in Arabic language studies where in the Arab world, all of and prepare for a sophisticat- which were certainly remark- ed Arabic dictionary industry. able efforts but had not yet He also stressed that the reached the milestone of es- support of the State of Qatar tablishing a historical diction- reflects the commitment of its ary of the Arabic language. wise leadership to enhancing What the project achieved the presence of the Arab lan- in five years, two of which guage. (QNA) Nothing brings people together, breaks social barriers like sport: Thawadi

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK al ties, increasing dialogue and academics and practitioners in communication skills, football recent World Cup in Russia DOHA breaking down social barriers. the field of sport and digital di- helps us to provide people with and said there was plenty Qa- Thawadi said sport had the plomacy, including representa- the skills they need to succeed tar could learn from the tour- NOTHING brings people to- power to positively change peo- tives from UNESCO, the UN, in all areas of their lives,” said nament. gether and breaks down social ple’s lives. Special Olympics UK and the Thawadi. She said, “Much of the me- barriers like sport, Hassan al He said, “People’s passion Red Cross. During the event, the SC’s dia – and many fans – had a Thawadi, secretary-general of for sport, particularly football, The event also highlight- Communications Director Fat- negative perception of Russia the Supreme Committee for transcends linguistic and socio- ed sport’s ability to teach life ma al Nuaimi discussed digital before the World Cup. But the Delivery & Legacy (SC), has cultural differences. In 2022, skills with Thawadi referring diplomacy, including Qatar’s ap- tournament was a great suc- said. fans from across the world will to Generation Amazing, one proach to sharing information. cess – everyone felt safe and Thawadi was speaking at visit Qatar, with the vast major- of the SC’s flagship legacy pro- “Social media helps us to was warmly welcomed by the the ‘Sports & Digital Diplo- ity visiting an Arab and Middle grammes. share our messages directly Russian people. macy: A Vision for the Future’ Eastern country for the first “Our Generation Amazing with members of the public. “We are already engaging summit, which was organised time. Like we saw this summer programme, which harnesses Social media also allows us to closely with our Russian coun- by the University of Oxford, in in Russia, I’m confident that the power of football to bring have two-way conversations, terparts, along with our col- collaboration with SOAS Uni- through football, people will – thanks to football – we will Bjola from the University of people together and teach which I see as positive when it leagues at FIFA, to see how we versity of London. see our country and region in bridge the gap between East Oxford and Dr Simon Rofe new skills, is currently active comes to shaping the fan expe- can build on this positive senti- He underlined sport’s pow- a positive light. Negative ste- and West.” from SOAS University of Lon- in seven countries. Whether rience in 2022,” said Nuaimi. ment ahead of our own tourna- er in strengthening internation- reotypes will be dispelled and Hosted by Dr Corneliu don, the event was attended by it’s leadership, teamwork or Nuaimi also discussed the ment in 2022.”

QATAR NATIONAL DAY 2018 Police College, SC to Special events for expats at Darb Al-Saai host ‘artistic’ football Continued from page 1 Ô PAVILIONS of Ministry of Interior, Civil Defence, Community Police and wide range military vehicles on display will also attract large number of visitors. Apart from government and public en- tities, there will be special programmes for expatriate communities. Replica of traditional Arab market that offers handicrafts and models of tradition- al Qatari villages featuring traditional do- mestic properties and their life prior to the era of oil and gas are likely to be the most visited spots during the festival. An area Major Fahad Saeed al Subaie and Capt Rashid Ali al Tamimi at a dedicated to camels and other animals will press conference in Doha on Monday. be another attraction of Darb Al-Saai dur- ing the National Day festivities, which will THE Police College, in co- at Darb Al-Saai will also show- conclude on December 20. operation with the Supreme case the latest security devices (PHOTOGRAPHS BY HANSON K JOSEPH) Committee for Delivery and adopted by the Ministry of In- Legacy, will exhibit a football terior, the variety of services model symbolising the 2022 provided by the ministry for World Cup in Qatar during its the people, in addition to a participation in the National model of the Police Museum, Day celebrations at Darb Al- he added. Saai, said Major Fahad Saeed He noted further that the al Subaie, director of Training college is holding its activities Department at the college. this year under the slogan “Qa- About 33,500 coloured tar brings us together 2022” wooden pieces would be in- and that there are many sur- stalled to complete the art in prises for the people in general the shape of a football, Major and students in particular. Subaie said at a press confer- Capt Rashid Ali al Tami- ence held at the Officers’ Club mi, head of Sports Training of the General Directorate of Section, said that the school Civil Defence on Monday. students would have the op- Major Subaie remarked portunity to partake in vari- that the model is aimed at ous police and military train- breaking the current Guin- ing and self-defence activities Inspiring National Day gifts await children ness Book of World Records aimed at developing their in terms of participation of self-confidence and physical TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK gifts boxes in line with the the gift box will motivate the people in the event. According fitness. DOHA Qatar National Vision 2030 children to design a building. to him, the world number reg- The main event includes which emphasises the impor- The artists’ tools help chil- istered in the Guinness Book the basic training of 380 pri- CHILDREN visiting Qatar tance of investing in human dren draw several of Qatar’s for such an event is 4,000 peo- mary children in military pa- National Day celebrations resources. archaeological and historical ple. He added that the event rade, military salute, as well as this year have a chance to The National Day gift box landmarks. A microphone, will see participation of a large self-defence skills by special- receive exciting gift boxes, contains five pieces, each rep- which is part of the media number of citizens and resi- ised trainers in this field. The which are designed to in- resenting a profession -- en- tools, indicates the impor- dents of different age groups students will also learn about spire them to be successful gineer, doctor, businessman, tance of the media in raising as well as school children. how a security man works in professionals who can sup- cess in the state. tee for the National Day Cel- media professional and artist. awareness and in building The Police College pavilion various scenarios. (TNN) port the nation building pro- The Organizing Commit- ebrations has designed the The engineers’ tools in communities.