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Plans afoot to make electric cars in Qatar A massive electric car factory likely to be set up in Qatar at an estimated cost of $9 billion

HISHAM ALJUNDI “The project is to have invest in Qatar now, he said. nitty-gritty of the new mega DOHA fully made-in-Qatar cars. The “The project will be the The project project,” Musa said, adding cars will be manufactured in first-of-its-kind in the Middle is to have that the Japanese team has IF everything goes according factories with a Qatari brand East as it is a whole new brand fully made- prepared all the designs of the to the plan, made-in-Qatar name,” he told Qatar Tribune. and not an assembling on for in-Qatar cars. The cars cars that will be manufactured electric cars will start rolling another car brand,” Misnad will be manufactured in in Qatar. The cars will come in out of a factory in the country clarified. factories with a Qatari two different versions — SUV by 2023. A massive electric car Giving further details, Dr and sedan models. factory is likely to be set up at Musa Ramadan, Managing brand name.” According to Musa, the an estimated cost of $9 billion. Director at Qatar Quality, said — Ali bin Nasser al cars belong to the new gen- Ali bin Nasser al Misnad, EXCLUSIVE the plan involves setting up of Misnad, Chairman of eration of electric engines with Chairman of the Qatar Quality six factories, each specialised Qatar Quality special specifications as a max- company that will facilitate this Renowned Japanese in different production line in- imum speed of 210 km/h and mega project, said the factory ‘ARM’ company that manu- cluding spare parts. a range of 1000km with each will be manufacturing more factures hybrid and electric He said the production ca- “A team from the Japanese full charge which will not more than 500,000 cars by 2024 engines technology for most pacity is 500,000 per year with manufacturing company has than 10 minutes. A car manufacturing factory in Japan. Japanese company ‘ARM’ that and the cars will be exported to famous car manufacturers hi-tech factories that can make arrived to attend a seminar offers hybrid and electric engine technology for most famous car countries all over the world. around the world is willing to one car in 10 minutes. where they will explain the Continued on page 2 Ô manufacturers around the world is willing to invest in Qatar. Impounded cars QATAR 2022 FIFA WORLD CUP Qatar opens ‘Palace of to be sold off PREPARATIONS IN TOP GEAR if penalties not Justice’ complex in Gaza paid, warns MoI hairman of the Qatari Na- Ctional Committee for the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Reconstruction of Gaza Am- DOHA bassador HE Mohammed al Emadi on Sunday opened the THE General Directorate of Traffic under “Palace of Justice” compound the Ministry of Interior (MoI) has asked in Al-Zahra city of the central owners of impounded vehicles to pay pen- Gaza Strip. alties and take them before October 1. The Spread over 11 acres, $11 penalty has to be paid at the Search and million compound comprises Investigation Section at Industrial Area the Supreme Judicial Council, Street No (52). the Supreme Court, the Court “Owners of impounded vehicles, which of Appeal and Court of Recon- have been kept under custody for three ciliation. months or more, must con- The opening ceremony tact the Investigation was attended by Emadi, his Section, complete deputy Khaled al Hardan, Qatari National Committee for the Reconstruction of Gaza Chairman the procedures Palestinian minister of Pub- Ambassador HE Mohammed al Emadi opens the ‘Palace of Justice’ for the release of lic Works Mufid al Hasayneh, complex in Al-Zahra city of central Gaza Strip on Sunday. their vehicles, and representatives of the on or before the The assembling of the support structure for the roof of Al Bayt stadium, a National Committee for the the project and stand by the “We must establish for end of working proposed semi-final venue for the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, has been com- Reconstruction of Gaza. Palestinian people and their generations and history the hours on October pleted. Next stage is to instal the roof’s movement mechanism. Designed Abdul Raouf al Halabi, continued support. truth of our love and deep 1,” according to a in the style of a traditional Bedouin tent, Al Bayt Stadium – Al Khor City President of the Higher “We are grateful to those gratitude to Qatar.” He said statement posted on will have a capacity of 60,000 during the World Cup. Post-tournament, the Council for the Judiciary in who stood by our people in the opening of the “Palace of MoI’s Twitter account. capacity will be reduced to approximately 30,000, with parts of the stadium the Gaza Strip, praised the the most difficult circum- Justice” compound will help In case the owner of a vehicle that has donated to countries in need of sporting infrastructure. efforts of Qatar to complete stances,” Halabi said. in justice delivery. (TNN) been under custody for three months and more does not pay the fine or contact the traffic department before the due date, the MOI plans to sell them off. This decision is in accordance with Article No. (89) Law No. (16) of 2015, amending provisions of QRCS allocates $100,000 SUPER TYPHOON SLAMS the Law No. 19 of 2007. INTO CHINA AFTER for typhoon-hit Philippines RAVAGING PHILIPPINES TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK diverse aid like shelter, healthcare, A super typhoon made landfall in China’s Huge investment DOHA water and sanitation, food security, and livelihood. Guangdong on Sunday, after wreaking havoc in opportunities for THE Qatar Red Crescent Society QRCS’s representation mission in Hong Kong and Macau and killing potentially (QRCS) has allocated $100,000 the Philippines is coordinating with more than 50 people in the Philippines. Qatari investors from its Disaster Response Fund for the Philippine Red Cross and the In- Packing winds of more than 200 kph at its initial relief to people in typhoon-hit ternational Red Cross and Red Cross in B’desh: Envoy Philippines. Blankets, shelter kits, Movement partners to organise the peak, tropical cyclone Mangkhut is considered and hygiene kits will be delivered immediate intervention, identify the the strongest to hit the region this year. SATYENDRA PATHAK to 500 most-affected households affected regions, and prioritize needs, Hong Kong raised its highest No 10 typhoon DOHA (2,500 people). basically blankets, kitchenware, pow- signal as ferocious winds uprooted trees and Also, a fundraising drive has er generators, drinking water, and QATARI companies should consider Bang- been launched to raise $1 million hygiene materials. smashed windows in office and residential ladesh as an important investment destina- for an extended relief programme. buildings. (PAGE 7) tion given the huge opportunities for invest- These funds will be used to provide See also page 4 Ô ments in the country’s various economic sectors, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Qa- tar HE Ashud Ahmed has said. In an exclusive interview with Qatar Tribune ahead of the seminar on ‘For- eign Direct Investment Opportunities in Shisha smoking still high in Souq Waqif despite price hike Bangladesh’ in Doha on September 22, the Bangladeshi envoy said Bangladesh requires a lot of foreign investment in MALEK HELALI on Saturday, an employee at implementation of the decision economic sectors like power, telecom- DOHA a restaurant serving shisha in to increase shisha prices. munications, pharmaceuticals and infra- Souq Waqif said that there hasn’t “Shisha smoking usually de- structure. DESPITE the increase in shisha been a decline in the number of creases during summer, especially The envoy said Qa- prices at restaurants in Souq Wa- shisha consumers since the Souq’s during the day time, but that is tari companies stand qif, the rate of its consumption management decided to increase not unusual and not likely to be to reap benefits from has not gone down as expected, the prices of shisha earlier this related to the increase in shisha Bangladesh’s rapid sources at the Souq Waqif have year. prices,” he explained. industrialisation and revealed. “We have received some com- He said even with the recent growing market if they The management of Souq Wa- plaints from customers regarding increase in shisha prices in Souq seize the op- qif had reportedly directed cafes the surge in shisha prices. Howev- Waqif, shisha still costs a lot more portunities and restaurants to increase the er, the number of shisha smokers in other places such as hotels and in booming prices of shisha earlier this year in has not decreased,” he added. lounges outside the Souq. There- sectors such an attempt to reduce the number An employee at another res- fore, shisha prices in Souq Waqif as IT, man- of smokers and create a friend- taurant said the decrease in the remain relatively low compared to ufacturing lier environment attracting more number of shisha smokers during other venues. and food. families. the summer season is consistent PAGE 12 Speaking to Qatar Tribune with previous years before the Continued on page 3 Ô The iconic Souq Waqif in the heart of Doha. 02 Monday, September 17, 2018

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Amir congratulates president of Mexico SULAITI MEETS AMBASSADORS

THE Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani sent on Sunday a cable of congratu- lations to President of Mexico Enrique Pena Nieto on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) Deputy Amir greets president of Mexico THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani sent on Sunday a cable of congratulations to President of Mexico Enrique Pena Nieto on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) PM congratulates president of Mexico PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdul- Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim Saif Ahmed al Sulaiti held separate meetings with Ambassador of France to Qatar HE Franck Gellet and Ambassador of Ecuador HE Yvonne Laila Khois lah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Abdul Baki in Doha on Sunday. The meetings discussed cooperation relations between Qatar and the two friendly countries in the fields of transport and communications and means of enhancing them. (TNN) Thani sent on Sunday a cable of congratulations to President of Mexico Enrique Pena Nieto on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) Rumaihi meets UNEP delegation

MINISTER of Municipality and Environment HE Mohammed bin Abdullah al Rumaihi met with United Nations Environ- ment Program (UNEP) Regional Director and Representative Sami Dimassi and Regional Montreal Protocol on Substanc- es that Deplete the Ozone Lay- er Coordinator Ayman Eltalouny, MURAIKHI MEETS DELEGATION FROM CAR: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad al in Doha on Sunday. During the Muraikhi met with a delegation from Prime Minister’s Office of the Central African Republic (CAR), led meeting, they discussed the by Minister Mahamat Taib Yacoub, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister on Cooperation with the Arab SULAITI RECEIVES MISSIVE FROM S KOREAN MINISTER: Minister of Transport and Communications HE cooperation aspects between World, in Doha on Sunday. During the meeting, they reviewed ways to support, develop and enhance Jassim Saif Ahmed al Sulaiti received a written message from South Korea’s Minister of Land, Infrastructure the Ministry of Municipality and prospects for cooperation, as well as matters of mutual interest. (QNA) and Transport Kim Hyun-mee on Sunday. The message included the S Korean minister’s acceptance of an invita- Environment and UNEP, and tion to visit Qatar to discuss means of boosting cooperation between the two countries in the field of transport. ways to develop them. (QNA) The message was delivered by Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Qatar HE Kim Chang-mo. (TNN) Nuaimi meets CAR minister

MINISTER of Administrative Development, Labour and Social UNEP team visits MME Affairs HE Dr Issa bin Saad al Jafali al Nuaimi met with Minister Mahamat Taib Yacoub, Special Advisor to the Prime on World Ozone Day Minister of Central African Republic (CAR), in Doha on QNA the Montreal Protocol on Sub- achievements in this regard and Sunday. The meeting discussed DOHA stances that Deplete the Ozone has been praised internation- bilateral relations in areas of Layer, 31 years after the protocol ally, adding that the multilat- common interest and ways of THE State of Qatar, repre- was announced in Montreal. eral fund of the protocol has ap- supporting them. (QNA) sented by the Ministry of Mu- On January 22, 1996, Qa- proved several projects of Qatar nicipality and Environment tar acceded to the 1985 Vienna since its accession to the club of NHRC CHAIRMAN MEETS US ENVOY: Chairman of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) Dr Ali (MME), celebrated the Inter- Convention on the Preservation beneficiary countries. bin Smaikh al Marri met with Charge d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Qatar HE William Grant in Doha on national Day for the Preserva- of the Ozone Layer, the 1987 Baker pointed out that in Shura to take part Sunday. The meeting discussed ways of cooperation in issues of common concern, and exchange of exper- tion of the Ozone Layer, which Montreal Protocol on Substanc- the framework of Qatar’s com- tise and experiences in the field of human rights. (QNA) falls on September 16 of each es that Deplete the Ozone Layer mitment to protecting the ozone in parliamentarians’ year, and aims at recalling the and the London and Copenha- layer, it issued Law No (21) of global efforts to preserve the gen Amendments. On Janu- 2007, which was recently up- forum in Colombo ozone layer and its vital role ary 29, 2009, Qatar ratified the dated by Law No (19) of 2015 The project is likely to come on the planet earth. Montreal and Beijing Amend- on the issuance of the common A DELEGATION from the Advi- e-car may be named ‘Katara’ up over 600 hectares of land. As part of this year’s inter- ments to the Montreal Protocol. system on substances that de- sory (Shura) Council will partic- “The project will provide plenty national celebration, which was Dr Aisha Ahmed al Baker, plete the ozone layer for the GCC ipate in the Global Parliamen- Continued from page 1 Ô “We haven’t chosen a of jobs and will have a positive held under the slogan ‘Keep director of Radiation and Chem- countries. tarians Forum for Evaluation name for the new car yet, impact on the national econo- Cool and Carry On’, a United icals Protection Department in She added that a national (EvalColombo 2018) in the Sri REGARDING the recharge, but we have proposed the my,” Musa said. Nations Environment Program the MME, the body responsible strategy has been put in place to Lankan capital city of Colombo Musa said recharging hubs name Katara, which is a name Besides, Musa said the world (UNEP) delegation visited the for following up the implemen- deal with the mentioned hydro on Monday. can be set up at gas stations drawn from the heritage of is now moving towards electric ministry on Sunday, in recogni- tation of the United Nations chlorofluorocarbons which runs The three-day forum is across the country in coordina- this country and to be carried cars and this project goes in line tion of the great efforts and out- multilateral conventions on the till 2030, in compliance with the themed ‘Responsible Parlia- tion with authorities concerned around the world as a pride of with this global trend and it is standing level achieved by Qatar protection of the ozone layer, regulatory limits adopted by the ments Embracing Evaluation such as Woqod. Qatar,” he said. eco-friendly. in its obligations to implement said that Qatar has made several Montreal Protocol. for Agenda 2030’. The forum, the first of its kind for parliamentarians in the field of evaluation, aims at providing the opportunity for ‘Aggie Rings’ for Tamuq students development partners, includ- Nigerian flag flies at half-mast ing parliamentarians, to initiate a dialogue on the use of evalua- tion and making evidence-based decisions within the legislature. in honour of late ambassador The forum also aims at promoting demand and use of TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK sador of Spain HE Ignacio evaluation by parliamentar- DOHA Escobar, Ghanaian Ambas- ians through dialogue and ex- sador HE Emmanuel Enos, change, and finding innovative THE flag of Nigeria at the German Ambassador HE approaches to tackle sustain- Embassy of Nigeria in Doha Hans-Udo Muze and Tanza- able development problems at a on Sunday was flown at half- nia’s Ambassador HE Fatma global level, as well as providing mast to condole the death Mohamed Rajab. adequate discussions on the de- of Ambassador HE Bawa Meanwhile, Nigeria’s velopment of stronger monitor- Abdullahi Wase. President Muhammadu Bu- ing and evaluation frameworks Abdullahi Wase died in hari has expressed his sad- on the basis of evidenced-based a hospital in Doha on Friday ness over the death of Abdul- decision-making and account- evening and was buried on lahi Wase. The president’s ability in the government. Saturday. condolence message is con- Evaluation has an impor- Fifty-seven students from Texas A&M University at Qatar (Tamuq) recently An official of the embassy tained in a statement issued tant role as a source of evidence received their Aggie Rings in a ceremony in Education City. Texas A&M told Qatar Tribune that the flag by his Senior Special Assist- for decision-making on national University students are called ‘Aggies’ and that tradition continues at had been flown at half-mast ant on Media and Publicity, development and in appraising Texas A&M’s branch campus in Doha. The Aggie Ring is the most visible since Saturday. Malam Garba Shehu, in Abu- progress towards the Sustain- symbol of the Aggie Network that connects graduates of Texas A&M A condolence register is of- ja, on Saturday. able Development Goals. Evalu- around the world. Dating back more than 100 years, the Aggie Ring is a ficially opened at the embassy While extending his con- ation provides parliamentarians tradition that is deep in symbolism and represents the values every Aggie and his residence, to allow dolences to the family mem- with robust evidence on the should hold – excellence, integrity, leadership, loyalty, respect and selfless people wanting to pay tribute bers, the government and peo- performance of development service. Those who have earned the right to wear the Aggie Ring have to the late ambassador. ple of Plateau, Buhari praised programmes and allows them cleared some of the toughest requirements in the United States for a Some of the ambassadors the role played by the late am- to both highlight success and to class ring, making it one of the most treasured items an Aggie possesses. who signed their condolences bassador in conflict resolution hold governments accountable In 2017, more than 15,000 Aggie Rings were purchased from Texas on Sunday include Ambas- efforts in Plateau. for underperformance. (QNA) A&M’s alumni organisation, the Association of Former Students. (TNN) Nation Monday, September 17, 2018 03 PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR VISITS AL AHLI HOSPITAL MoPH to hold 4th Qatar Ambassador of the Philip- pines to Qatar HE Alan L Patient Safety Week Timbayan visited Al Ahli Hospital where he was re- THE 4th Qatar Patient Safety care sectors in the country. ceived by top officials of the Week, which is organised by The activities of the 4th hospital, along with senior the Ministry of Public Health Qatar Patient Safety Week, members of the executive (MoPH), will begin on Monday which is attended by about management. The ambassa- under the patronage of Min- 1,000 participants, include dor also met with a number ister of Public Health HE Dr sessions and workshops on of staff at Al Ahli Hospital Hanan Mohamed al Kuwari, comprehensive health cover- and discussed with them under the theme ‘Patient Safety age, patient safety, Qatar’s the work in the hospital and from Book to Bedside’. experience with comprehen- the importance of working Preliminary events of the sive health coverage, leader- in medical specialties for all Qatar Patient Safety Week were ship and fair accountability, members of the society and launched on Sunday by organ- participation in health care wished them success and ising the Patient Safety Fun- decision-making and phar- progress in their work. (TNN) damentals Workshop with the maceutical safety through participation of several health- continuous care, as well as care providers from various exchange of learning between health facilities, universities various fields, including and health colleges in the State health, aviation, oil and gas, of Qatar. with topics on infection pre- The workshop provided an vention and control. Sidra Medicine launches Qatar’s opportunity for participants to The week-long programme apply basic patient safety tools also includes a poster compe- and methods. It also aims to tition for local projects related enhance the chances of estab- to quality improvement and first maternity-based mobile app lishing a cadre of patient safety patient safety. Awards for heroes in this field, which sup- the top five posters will be ports and enhances patient presented during the event’s TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Key features of ‘10 Moons’ safety efforts in various health- closing ceremony. (QNA) DOHA O Plan of care: Information about what to expect from each SIDRA Medicine has launched appointment Qatar’s first in-house developed bilingual maternity mobile ap- O Weekly updates: Access to the latest information about the Dr Maslamani elected as plication ‘10 Moons’. It is based baby’s development on the lunar calendar duration of a pregnancy. O Ultrasound images: Access to ultrasound scans sent directly to vice-president of MESOT The app marks another key the patient milestone in the patient and O Nutrition: Healthy eating guide DR Yousuf al Maslamani, family focused approach to care Medical Director of Hamad provided by the healthcare or- O Antenatal classes: Information about upcoming antennal classes General Hospital (HGH) and ganisation. Director of the Qatar Center ‘10 Moons’ helps expectant for Organ Transplantation at mothers track their pregnancy of the ‘10 Moons’ app marks ry stage of my pregnancy.” Hamad Medical Corporation journey and provides step-by- exactly nine months since we Further benefits of ‘10 (HMC), has been elected vice- step guidance about fetal de- welcomed our first inpatients to Moons’ are that it will stream- president of the Middle East So- velopment, nutrition advice as Sidra Medicine!” line registration and admission ciety for Organ Transplantation well as information related to Gillian Collins, a Sidra Med- to Women’s Services at Sidra (MESOT) for a two-year term their care at Sidra Medicine.‘ 10 cal Innovation, Software and nant for the first time, are icine patient who uses the app, Medicine. Information entered (until 2020). Moons’ has content in English Technology (CMIST). always seeking reliable and said: “10 Moons was just the into the ‘10 Moons’ applica- Dr Maslamani’s election to Dr Yousuf al Maslamani. and Arabic and can be down- Imagine is a novel frame- expert guidance. What makes right app for me because it was tion synchronizes automatically the vice-president post was an- loaded for free on both Android work designed to encourage ‘10 Moons’ appealing to our customised based on my per- with the hospital’s admission nounced during the Society’s and specifically the humane and and Apple platforms. innovation at all levels within patients is that it redefines com- sonal pregnancy journey. I love systems, resulting in patients board meeting held during the unbiased nature of the service Conceptualised by Paula Sidra Medicine. It is based on munication between them and the fact that I can get the ultra- spending less time filling forms 16th Congress for the MESOT and its single unified national Ibanez, a clinical midwife and the concept of crowdsourcing Sidra Medicine as their trusted sound scans sent to my mobile and waiting for an appointment. in Ankara, Turkey, from Sep- waiting list. I am confident that Sofia Ferreira, an engineer innovation ideas or technology source of maternity related in- – making it easier and faster for ‘10 Moons’ is one of the tember 5 to 7, 2018. Dr Maslamani’s appointment within the hardware systems innovations that create efficien- formation. It also allows women me to share it with my extended latest unique features offered HE Dr Hanan Mohamed and his work with this eminent and 3D printing section, ‘10 cies in work processes and care and their families to become ac- family back home. I can see all to patients by the Women’s al Kuwari, Minister of Pub- group of organ transplantation Moons’ was launched under services, or positively affect pa- tive partners of their care. We of my scheduled appointments, Services division in addition lic Health, congratulated Dr experts will be instrumental Sidra Medicine’s Imagine ini- tient experience and outcomes. are excited to see our idea come and what to expect at each visit to antenatal yoga sessions, Maslamani on the appoint- in the continued evolution of tiative. It is the first app of its Commenting on the app, to life and become one of the to Sidra Medicine, simply by allowing fathers or a family ment. She noted the importance organ donation and transplan- kind in Qatar to be developed both Ibanez and Ferreira said: many value-added services at logging into the app. This has member in the delivery room of Qatar’s organ donation and tation in this region,” said Dr fully in-house by the healthcare “Every expectant mother, par- Sidra Medicine. What’s more really reassured me and made as well as perinatal mental transplantation programme, Kuwari. organisation’s Center for Medi- ticularly those who are preg- fun is that the official launch me feel very comfortable at eve- healthcare services. adding that the success of Dr Maslamani said he was Qatar’s organ donation pro- honoured to have been elected gramme is something which is to the vice-president’s post. recognised internationally and Founded over 30 years ago, and senior research specialist which the country can be ex- MESOT is among the most im- Herpes type 1 virus is emerging as a at WCM-Q. tremely proud of. portant organ transplantation Lara Khadr, joint first au- “Qatar’s organ donation and organisations in the region. thor and research intern at transplantation programme has According to Dr Masla- WCM-Q, said: “This is an in- continued to develop at a steady mani, this year surgical teams main cause of genital disease in Asia triguing transition for an infec- pace to meet the country’s ever- at the Qatar Center for Organ tion known historically only as increasing demand while also Transplantation have success- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ducted by the Infectious Dis- an oral infection. It remains to maintaining high standard fully performed seven liver and DOHA ease Epidemiology Group be seen whether this transi- in terms of the quality of care 19 kidney transplant surgeries. (IDEG) at WCM-Q, demon- tion is also happening in other provided to both donors and Additionally, in recent years, RESEARCHERS at Weill Cor- strated that this is also the parts of the world.” recipients. The programme is 47 patients have received 12 nell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) case in Asia. The study found Laith Abu-Raddad, prin- world-leading and has been rec- livers and 35 kidneys from found that transmission pat- that although HSV-1 remains cipal investigator of the study ognised internationally for its ethically approved living and terns of herpes simplex virus mostly orally transmitted, and professor of healthcare focus on fairness and equality, deceased donors. (TNN) type 1 (HSV-1) are changing in the virus is increasingly be- policy and research at WCM- Asia in a striking way, and that ing transmitted sexually. The Q, said: “These findings dem- this virus is emerging as a key study, which provided a com- onstrate the criticality of sexually transmitted infection. prehensive characterisation accelerating HSV-1 vaccine According to findings of HSV-1 infection patterns development to control trans- ‘Limit shisha consumption’ published recently in the high in Asian countries, also esti- mission and to prevent the impact and prestigious Jour- mated that about 50 percent of medical and psychosocial dis- Continued from page 1 Ô by banning shisha altogether nal of Clinical Infectious Dis- children are infected with the ease burden that is emerging similarly to other venues such eases, 20 percent of genital virus, all of whom are infected from this infection.” A visitor to Souq Waqif said, as The Pearl and Katara.” herpes cases and six percent orally, and that 75 percent of The study, entitled ‘The “For many families, the abun- On the other hand, another of genital ulcer cases are now adults are infected with the vi- epidemiology of herpes sim- dant number of shisha smokers visitor said: “Shisha should be caused by HSV-1. Professor Laith Abu-Raddad and his team. rus, through both the oral and plex virus type 1 in Asia: sys- in Souq Waqif is repelling. We treated like cigarettes. Instead HSV-1 is one of the most genital routes. tematic review, meta-analyses, were hoping to witness a de- of hassling shisha consumers, widespread infections glo- and Western Europe, however, tion is increasing in Western “It was striking for us to and meta-regressions’, was crease in demand for shisha but it would make more sense to bally. It is normally transmit- showed that HSV-1 can also be countries. Nonetheless, it was discover this shift in HSV-1 conducted with funding from that is not the case. The number restrict shisha consumption to ted orally leading to blisters transmitted sexually leading to unknown whether this newly transmission patterns from the Qatar National Research of shisha smokers at Souq Wa- isolated smoking areas separate and lesions around the mouth genital herpes and genital ulcer emerging trend is happening in oral to genital infection in Fund through the National qif does not seem to have de- from reserved non-smoking known as oral herpes. Recent disease. The data also indicated other parts of the world. Asia,” said Manale Harfouche, Priorities Research Program creased, so I think the best way family areas. That way everyone data from the United States that the rate of genital infec- However, the study, con- joint first author of the study (NPRP 9-040-3-008). to limit shisha consumption is will be happy.” Customs delegation visits students of Customs & Border Management degree programmes at CCQ

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK CCQ President Dr Mohamed CCQ for their support and of Customs and one of the stu- DOHA al Naemi and the College Dean dedication in making these aca- dents attending the event. Dr Abdallah Hazaimeh, in ad- demic programmes a success, CCQ’s two-year Associate IN the framework of its com- dition to 40 students. which is evident in the positive of Applied Science in Customs mitment to provide a holistic Commenting on the occa- impact it has on our employees’ Management and its Bach- learning environment condu- sion, Dr Naemi said: “From day performance. Many national elor of Border Management cive to student success across one, CCQ has been commit- organisations are now consid- programmes are designed its diverse range of academic ted to delivering world-class, ering the establishment of spe- to equip individuals that are programmes, the Community comprehensive and up-to-date cialised programmes with lead- seeking employment in the College of Qatar (CCQ), Qatar’s Customs and Borders educa- ing educational institutions like field of Customs and Border fastest growing educational in- tion to students. This is not CCQ. We are looking forward Management with the best stitution, recently hosted a spe- only in line with our dedica- to the graduation of the first practices in the field. cial delegation from the Gener- tion to academic excellence at batch of Border Management It is worth mentioning that al Authority of Customs at the the institutional level, but also students, and we are confident this year will witness the grad- College’s West Bay Campus. directly contributes to develop- that our students are set to be- uation of the first batch of the The delegation’s visit head- ing the capacity and advanc- come distinguished profession- Border Management Bachelor ed by the Authority’s Chair- ing the careers of thousands of The event was attended by Community College of Qatar President Dr Mohamed al Naemi and the College als in their line of work.” Degree programme, which has man Ahmed bin Abdullah al qualified Customs profession- Dean Dr Abdallah Hazaimeh, in addition to 40 students. Among the advantages of been developed in collabora- Gammal, comes to support the als in Qatar, while meeting the CCQ’s programmes for Cus- tion with the General Author- students of CCQ’s Associate of evolving needs of the nation as opment of these distinguished strengthening our community Gammal led an open discus- toms and Border Management ity of Customs and the Centre Applied Science in Customs it strives to realise the objec- academic programmes. On partnerships with such lead- sion with students on a number students is introducing them for Customs and Excise Stud- Management and Bachelor tives of the Qatar National Vi- behalf of CCQ, I would like ing national institutions as of key topics including student to important international ies at Charles Sturt Univer- of Border Management pro- sion 2030.” to express my appreciation the General Authority of Cus- projects, work-study balance, treaties and training them on sity, Australia. The College’s grammes, as well as to facili- For his part, Dr Abdallah to the Authority for helping toms, towards Qatar’s Human classroom and learning envi- international best practices in Associate of Applied Science tate their learning experience Hazaimeh said: “We are proud us build this partnership on a Capital Development.” ronment, among others. the field, said Talal al Shaibi, in Customs Management pro- and unleash their potential in of our partnership with the strong foundation. It is both During the visit, the Gener- The chairman noted: “At assistant director of the Opera- gramme, on the other hand, the classroom. General Authority of Customs, our duty and pleasure to con- al Authority of Customs Chair- the General Authority of Cus- tions and Risk Analysis Depart- has witnessed four batches of The event was attended by which culminated in the devel- tinue establishing as well as man Ahmed bin Abdullah al toms, we would like to thank ment at the General Authority graduates to date. 04 Monday, September 17, 2018 Nation CRA welcomes decisions at crucial UPU meet

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK hammed Ali al Mannai, repre- ‘Qatar’s participation in finalising these decisions butions provided by Small DOHA sented Qatar and contributed at this important event for the postal sector globally Island Developing States to the decision-making process. (SIDS). However, reform of THE Communications Regu- The 2nd Extraordinary has been inherently valuable considering the best the overall contribution sys- latory Authority (CRA) wel- Congress was convened as regulatory environment for the sector in the country tem will be carried over to the comes the decisions adopted part of ongoing efforts to re- and to ensure that it reaches its full potential’ 2020 Congress. by the Universal Postal Union form the UPU, with a view to On the topic of remu- (UPU) at the end of its 2nd improving and speeding up ~ CRA President Mohammed Ali al Mannai neration, which has been the Extraordinary Congress, en- decision-making processes subject of much discussion hancing cooperation and col- within the organisation. ently valuable considering the on changes to simplify and debate in recent months, laboration across the global The key decisions taken at best regulatory environment the election procedures at there was an agreement to postal sector, and in particu- the Congress included the In- for the sector in the country POC and provide improved use the IRP as a roadmap for lar, strengthening the postal tegrated Product Plan (IPP), and to ensure that it reaches regional representation. a sound proposal on an Inte- sector in Qatar. designed to develop a fully its full potential. Not only did The Extraordinary Con- grated Remuneration System During the Congress, 141 integrated portfolio of physi- the Congress present us with gress also approved a compro- to be presented at the 2020 member countries, including cal postal products (letter an opportunity to consider mise proposal on the Integrat- Congress. Qatar, agreed on a number of post, parcel post and express the best policies, investments, ed Remuneration Plan (IRP), The UPU is a UN special- proposals. The five-day meet, mail service—EMS), with the regulations and partnerships, which is designed to modern- ised agency with its head- the Second Extraordinary exception of mandatory track- but also to have a role in ac- ise, rationalise and integrate quarters in the Swiss capital Congress in UPU’s 144-year ing. For mandatory tracking tively shaping its future at a the postal remuneration sys- Berne. Established in 1874, history, was attended by over the members of the Congress tions Council (POC) to keep ice for the 2020 Congress. global level,” said Mannai. tems of member countries. it is one of the world’s oldest 1,000 people and included a agreed to adopt an implemen- pace with the changes in the “Qatar’s participation in fi- Member countries Concerning UPU contri- international organisations ministerial conference. tation roadmap for the IPP, marketplace by modernising nalising these decisions at this adopted the proposals that butions, member countries and is the primary forum for A high-level delegation and instructed the UPU’s op- services, including developing important event for the postal came through the vari- agreed on a landmark deci- cooperation between postal headed by CRA President Mo- erational body Postal Opera- proposals on the tracked serv- sector globally has been inher- ous bodies within the UPU sion to reduce the contri- sector players. HBKU’s CIS signs MoU with Annual DIFI meet to address parenting India’s Al Jamia Al Islamiya & child well-being TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Al Islamiya to establish co- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK we formulate and adopt family DOHA operative ties with CIS, Dr DOHA policies which are region-spe- Ahmed said: “We are delight- cific and ensure parents and IN the interest of cooperating ed to place on record that this THE Doha International Fam- children are supported.” on graduate-level education landmark agreement will go ily Institute (DIFI), a member Geert Cappelaere, Region- as well as jointly promoting a long way in embarking on of Qatar Foundation (QF), al Director, UNICEF Middle scholarship on the intellec- a strategic partnership with is to make ‘Parenting, Child East and North Africa, said: tual, scientific, research and our Universities in promot- Well-being and Development’ “We welcome this vital initia- sociocultural contributions ing institutional excellence the central focus of its annual tive that highlights the impact of Islam, Hamad Bin Khalifa in teaching and research, international conference to be of parenting on a child’s well- University’s (HBKU) College mutual exchange of faculty held at Qatar National Con- being and development. The of Islamic Studies (CIS) signed members and students, col- vention Centre on October 23 UNICEF strongly believes that a Memorandum of Under- laborative research activities and 24, according to a press the early stages of a child’s standing (MoU) with Al Ja- and various multi-disciplinary release on Sunday. life are the most crucial and a mia Al Islamiya, a renowned academic initiatives.” The international gath- child’s brain needs to be nur- Indian institution of Islamic “This MoU between Col- ering will be held under the tured from birth. Failure to higher education. lege of Islamic Studies, Hamad patronage of Her Highness provide a healthy early child- The document, signed at Bin Khalifa University and Al Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, hood is likely to have irreversi- Education City in Doha, out- Both institutions will further scholarly instruction of contemporary Islamic studies through the exchange of Jamia Al Islamiya, Kerala, In- Chairperson of Qatar Foun- ble consequences on the future lines common objectives to academic and research expertise. dia, sets forth the intentions dation, in partnership with of a child.” exchange academic expertise, of the parties for increased UNICEF. It will provide a cru- The conference will fea- professional experience and ulty and graduate students, for Islamic studies allow for a Founded on a forward- collaboration, cooperation cial platform for policy mak- ture plenary sessions and specialized skills. The agree- combined research and mu- progressive partnership that looking model, Al Jamia Al and mutual understanding ex- ers, practitioners, researchers panel discussions that will ment also creates a scope for tual academic and executive enables our respective stu- Islamiya initiates a holistic ploring all possible avenues in and representatives of civil bring together a number of HBKU and its counterpart to courses between the two par- dents and faculty direct access Islamic educational modal- cementing our ties. Al Jamia society organisations from notable speakers and moder- organise symposia, seminars ties for a period of three years. to cross-cultural opportunities ity that blends traditional looks forward to deepening around the world to discuss ators. Its first day will explore and conferences. Speaking at the signing for innovation, education and Islamic tenets with modern our collaboration with more and debate parenting issues numerous topics relating to In an official ceremony at- ceremony, Dean Shahin said: research.” perspectives. Today, it ena- mutual endeavours in future.” and propose interventions to parenting and child well- tended by members of staff “Today’s agreement marks “By harnessing each oth- bles thought-leaders, preach- “We would like to express support parenting and nurture being, including Supporting and faculty of both organisa- a significant step towards er’s institutional strengths, ers (da’wah workers), activ- my deep debt of gratitude child well-being. Working Parents; Parenting tions. Dean Emad El-Din Sha- achieving a mutual under- we work together to advance ists, media persons, writers, to Dr Emad El-Din Shahin, Noor al Malki al Jehani, in a Humanitarian Setting; hin, dean of CIS, and Dr Ab- standing with our colleagues scholarly instruction of con- scholars and intellectuals Dean, College of Islamic Stud- Executive Director of DIFI, Parent in the Digital Age: Op- dussalam Ahmed, rector of Al within India’s academic com- temporary Islamic studies in with far-reaching contribu- ies, for crafting this historic said: “Policy makers and key portunities and Challenges; Jamia Al Islamiya, signed the munity. CIS and Al Jamia the region and contribute to tions to Kerala’s communities agreement that promises to stakeholders will convene in and the Role of Civil Society agreement in the presence of Al Islamiya’s common foun- the advancement of knowl- and beyond. begin a brave new journey Doha to tackle the current in Promoting Parenting. distinguished guests. The MoU dations and inclinations as edge-sharing and thought Describing the motivat- together towards excellence,” challenges facing parents Parallel sessions on the sec- allows for the exchange of fac- higher learning institutions leadership in the field.” ing factors that led Al Jamia he said. in the region and how these ond and final day of the confer- can be overcome to improve ence will explore the topics of child well-being.” Parenting Children Living with “Parents play an essential Disabilities; Parenting Chil- role in the positive develop- dren with Behavioral Prob- ment of children, and, in ad- lems; Parenting across the Re- SC’s ‘Generation Amazing’ coaches dressing family units in the gion; and Best Practices – East region. It is imperative that Asia and Pacific. support flood relief efforts in Kerala Volkswagen MEC recalls Ducati Tiguan model Monster, Multistrada, ENERATION Amaz- The pair was invited to at- FIFA World Cup, Generation recalled Superleggera models ing’ ambassadors tend Generation Amazing Amazing is the SC’s flagship ‘Ghave been support- modules before progressing corporate social responsibil- THE Ministry of Economy THE Ministry of Economy ing the disaster relief efforts to become coaches them- ity (CSR) programme. and Commerce (MEC), in and Commerce (MEC), in in Kerala, India, after the state selves, and recently attend- It is delivered via three collaboration with Q-Auto, collaboration with Al Fardan was devastated recently by ed the 2018 FIFA World key modules: inclusive, dealer of Volkswagen Motorcycles, dealer of Ducati severe flooding. Cup in Russia for further healthy and green. Partici- vehicles in Qatar, has Motorcycles in Qatar, has an- Earlier in the summer, leadership training. pants learn leadership and announced the recall of nounced the recall of Ducati Kerala was hit by unusu- “We were keen to do any- social skills through football, Volkswagen Tiguan model Monster 1200 R, Monster ally high rainfall during the thing we could to help those and are encouraged to share of 2016 over malfunction 1200 S, Multistrada 1200 monsoon season. It was the worst affected by the floods,” those skills with members of of the child safety lock. S and Superleggera 1299 worst flooding in the region said Rahman, who has been their home communities. The ministry said the models of 2015-17 to replace for nearly a century and with the programme since Generation Amazing recall campaign comes the front PPS (Polyphenylene has caused more than 445 it started in Qatar in 2016. delivers the football for within the framework of Sulphide) Brembo brake deaths and displaced almost “Generation Amazing teach- development programme in its ongoing efforts to master cylinder piston with 300,000 people. es you the skills you need to six locations across India, protect consumers and Aluminum one. SC Senior Advisor, Mush- tournament and at times of mer. They quickly got in- help people in these kinds of including Mumbai, Banga- ensure that car deal- The ministry said the taq al Wali, said of the efforts: most need. Our outstanding volved with the relief effort situations. Being a part of the lore, Nagpur, Hutup, Kolkata ers follow up on vehicle recall campaign comes within “During this difficult time for ambassadors are proof that by coordinating the distribu- programme gave us the con- and Rurka Kalan. In addition, defects and repairs. the framework of its ongoing their community, we’re proud our ‘train the trainer’ model tion of vital supplies, includ- fidence to lead from the front Generation Amazing work- The ministry said efforts to protect consumers that Sadique and Najih are ensures the long-term sus- ing food and blankets. The and ensure the aid got to those ers’ ambassadors based in it will coordinate with and ensure that bike dealers putting the skills and values tainability and impact of Gen- pair also supported waste in need as quickly as possible.” Doha have been taking the the dealer to follow up follow up on motorcycles’ they learned through Genera- eration Amazing in Qatar and management operations. Karangahan said the pair programme back to their on the maintenance defects and repair them. tion Amazing to good use and across Asia.” Rahman said he and Ka- was committed to sharing the communities across India, and repair works and The ministry has urged all leading by example.” Generation Amaz- rangahan used the leader- skills they learned with their including in Kerala, work- will communicate with customers to report any viola- He continued: “Our pro- ing worker ambassadors ship skills they had learned home communities, both in ing with school children customers to ensure that tions to its Consumer Pro- gramme leaves a human Sadique Rahman and Najih during Generation Amazing Qatar and Kerala. and youth with disabilities the necessary repairs tection and Anti-Commercial legacy not only after 2022, Karangahan visited Kerala – training sessions in Qatar Established during Qa- in three locations. are carried out. (TNN) Fraud Department. (TNN) but also in the lead up to the their home state – this sum- to support the relief efforts. tar’s bid to host the 2022 (SOURCE: SC WEBSITE) QRCS allocates $100,000 for typhoon-hit Philippines TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK an extended relief programme. According to initial im- Tanker trucks are currently DOHA The fund will be used to provide pact assessment, 28 people deployed to provide clean diverse aid in shelter, health were killed, 58,000 were water across many affected IN response to Typhoon Man- care, water and sanitation, food evacuated and more than villages. gkhut (Ompong), which hit security and livelihood. 34,000 schools were dam- To support QRCS’ re- northern Philippines three QRCS’ representation mis- aged due to the typhoon. To lief efforts in the Philip- days ago, Qatar Red Crescent sion in the Philippines is co- accommodate the homeless pines, you can donate Society (QRCS) has allocated ordinating with the Philippine and the displaced, 1,860 mass via hotline (66644822, $100,000 from its Disaster Re- Red Cross and the Interna- shelters were established. 66666364,16002), website sponse Fund for initial relief. tional Red Cross and Red Cross The overall number of affect- (www.qrcs.org.qa), or QRCS’ QRCS will deliver blankets, Movement partners to organ- ed population is estimated to agents and donation boxes shelter kits and hygiene kits to ise the immediate intervention, be above four million. at 44 locations countrywide. 500 most-affected households identify the affected regions The relief aid provided Ooredoo customers can (2,500 people) in the regions. and prioritise needs, basically by QRCS earlier this year send an SMS with ‘F’ as fol- Besides, a fundraising drive blankets, kitchenware, power has helped the Philippine lows: 92402 (QR150), 92552 has been launched to collect $1 generators, drinking water and National Society to reach out (QR250), 92092 (QR500), million (QR 3.65 million) for hygiene materials. to large numbers of victims. or 92246 (QR1,000). QRCS will deliver blankets, shelter kits and hygiene kits to 500 most-affected households in the regions. Nation Monday, September 17, 2018 05 Es’hail-1 & 2 exhibited at IBC 2018 in Amsterdam

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK growing number of new chan- casters by a redundant, dedi- DOHA nels are choosing Es’hailSat to cated fibre optic link. launch in the MENA region. Ali al Kuwari, president ES’HAILSAT, the Qatar Satel- Es’hail-2, a new high-per- and chief executive officer of lite Company, is exhibiting at formance satellite with sophis- Es’hailSat, said: “It is a pleas- the annual IBC exhibition in ticated anti-jamming capa- ure to be exhibiting once again Amsterdam, the leading plat- bilities will be positioned at the at IBC. Since the commercial form for the broadcast, content 26° East hotspot position for launch of Es’hail-1 in 2013, we delivery, digital media and sat- TV broadcasting, significantly have had tremendous success in ellite sectors across the Middle adding to the company’s abil- expanding our services beyond East, Africa and South Asia. ity to provide high quality, pre- our local market, and with our The company is showcas- mium DTH television content new state of the art teleport com- ing Es’hail-1, currently trans- across the Middle East and pleted and Es’hail-2 scheduled mitting high quality, premium North Africa. to be launched soon, IBC gives DTH television content from Meanwhile, discussions us the right platform to engage the 25.5°/26° East neighbour- are already ongoing with cus- with customers and partners, hood, and Es’hail-2, the com- tomers and stakeholders to de- and showcase our capabilities pany’s second satellite sched- fine the requirements for new and future plans. We see this uled for launch soon. satellite programmes in other exhibition as an important part In addition to providing regions. Es’hailSat has commissioned TT&C and capacity manage- tion, multiplexing, encoding, for TV channels and serve as in our strategy to attract inter- transmission and expansion With a commitment to pro- its own teleport at a dedicated ment together with a wide playout and broadcasting. a disaster recovery facility for national customers who value opportunities for established viding customers with secure and secured site in Doha. The range of teleport services such The high-tech teleport will broadcasters. The site will be broadcasting independence and news and sports channels, a and independent connectivity, new facility provides satellite as uplink, downlink, contribu- also provide back-up studios linked with key media broad- quality of service.” Ivorian delegation Ooredoo connects Lusail to superfast fibre

pays visit to MIA OOREDOO has announced key part in connecting resi- pernet and all developments at the heart of it.” doo customers and include on Sunday that the award- dents and visitors to smart moving forward will be con- Ooredoo’s investment a free Ooredoo tv subscrip- winning Ooredoo Fibre technology, as well as en- nected to our fibre network. enables Lusail residents to tion, free Starz Play access, service will now be avail- suring world-class enter- Ooredoo invests heavily to connect to the best in class which offers more than able across all new homes tainment is available in all ensure all of Qatar has ac- speeds of up to 10 Gbps and 6,500 hours of content, and in Lusail. homes. cess to the life changing take advantage of the sig- an inclusive beIN full pack- Lusail City is one of the Talking about the launch, benefits of the Supernet and nificant benefits of the new age subscription for anyone most ambitious and ground- Manar Khalifa al Muraikhi, we are excited to have the Ooredoo Fibre Home plans. subscribing to the 30Mbps breaking real estate concepts director of PR and Corporate opportunity to further grow Ooredoo’s new Fibre or above Fibre Home plans, in Qatar’s history and once Communications, Ooredoo and evolve with our coun- Home plans were designed which covers live and exclu- complete, will be a state-of- Qatar, said: “We’re proud to try and its ambitions. Lusail to cater to the increasing sive sports channels, as well the-art smart city. say that Lusail is now con- City will be a hub of technol- bandwidth speed and en- as kids, lifestyle and the lat- Ooredoo Fibre will play a nected to the Ooredoo Su- ogy and Ooredoo aims to be tertainment needs of Oore- est movies. (TNN) ‘Little Worlds, Complex Structures’: A solo FOREIGN Minister of Cote artefacts collected from three d’Ivoire Marcel Amon-Tanoh continents and dating back 14 and a number of Ivorian min- centuries. exhibition by Rahmoun at VCUarts Qatar isters visited the Museum of The delegation also re- Islamic Art (MIA) on Sunday, ceived an insight into the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ‘Guardian’ newspaper as ‘one spirituality and engagement as part of the official visit of MIA, establishment phases, DOHA of Morocco’s most impor- with the social and political President of Cote d’Ivoire its role in spreading science tant artists, Rahmoun works urgencies of the world. Alassane Ouattara to the and culture and encouraging THE Gallery at Virginia Com- spread across a diverse range “Each one of my pieces country. creativity and communication monwealth University School of mediums, including instal- originates in a form of medi- The ministerial delegation with the cultures and arts of of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts lation, drawing, performance tation that takes place before toured the departments of the the world. Qatar) will be hosting a solo ex- and video. His works have its production, during it, and museum and was briefed on In a statement to Qatar hibition by renowned Moroccan been presented at numerous even after as a receptive ex- its antiques which include rare News Agency (QNA), the for- artist Younès Rahmoun from exhibitions internationally perience for the viewer. For treasures of heritage such as eign minister said the muse- September 20 to October 20. including the Venice Biennial me, it is an object of medita- books, manuscripts and coins um has a unique and spectac- The opening reception will and at the Barcelona Museum tion, and I hope that is also made of silver, copper and ular building and highlights take place on September 19 at of Contemporary Art. the case for the viewer,” said bronze, in addition to articles an artistic insight during its 6pm in the presence of the art- With his solo exhibition Rahmoun. made of glass, ivory, textiles, build and praised the muse- ist and exhibition curator Lau- titled ‘Little Worlds, Complex The Gallery at VCUarts wood and precious stones, um’s artefacts. (QNA) ra Barlow from Mathaf: Arab Structures’, Rahmoun will be Qatar has hosted exhibi- Museum of Modern Art, Doha. presenting three works, each tions by internationally-re- The exhibition is free and with their own unique voice, nowned artists such as Has- open to the public. The opening reception will take place at 6pm on September 19 in the but which also owe much to san Hajjaj, Zineb Sidera and Famous French Described by the UK’s presence of the artist and exhibition curator Laura Barlow from Mathaf. his strong sense of belonging, Fathi Hassan. dance show at Babysitting services for a ‘convenient shopping’ Katara today KEEPING in mind the con- the experience for its visi- feeling safe that their children venience and safety of shop- tors. The ‘Hamaly’ and ba- are in the hands of profession- pers, Doha Festival City Mall bysitting services adds a al and qualified babysitters. THE Cultural Village Foun- global fame such as Madonna welcomes the ‘Hamaly’ herit- laidback factor that shop- Doha Festival City has ex- dation – Katara will host a and Belgian singer Stromae. age service (assistant) along- pers can indulge in, and has panded its trail of successful French choreography show ‘Swaggers’ is a French side an accompanying ba- received positive feedback and pioneering partnerships titled ‘In the Middle’ at the dance company created in bysitter service, offered by the from mall goers, bringing an to ensure its leadership po- Katara Drama Theatre in 2009 by dancer and choreog- ‘Professionals’ company for additional level of wellness sition in the services sector building 16 at 7pm on Monday rapher Marion Motin. Origi- the very first time in Qatar. and safety to families. in Qatar. The ‘Professionals’ (September 17). nally a Hip-Hop company, By enhancing the shopping Doha Festival City is com- company offers these 5-star Organised in coopera- ‘Swaggers’ has diversified its experience with these features mitted to offering exceptional services in collaboration with tion with the French Institute shows over the years. at the mall, visitors will be able community services, a quality Vodafone Qatar, Angry Birds and the Embassy of France Seven dancers will per- to enjoy their time browsing that sets it apart from other World and McDonald’s. in Doha, the show will be form on stage. ‘In the Mid- various stores, at their own shopping and entertainment These services will provide presented by dancing band dle’ has been staged in im- pace. The 5-star services will establishments. When fami- the care and safety to the chil- ‘Swaggers’. portant theatres in France, be provided for free to those lies utilise babysitting service, dren when made available in The unique dance show including Maison des Arts à with special needs and at a children will be treated to a shopping malls, where they is designed by French chore- Créteil, Montpellier Dance discounted rate for senior citi- fun time with the help of baby will be provided with a GPS ographer Marion Motin, who festival and Avignon where zens, as part of the company’s strollers, each fitted with an ‘AMAN’ hour that enables started her career in 1996 and the event received the audi- social responsibility. fluence of exceptional retail constantly re-orientates its iPad. Parents will be able to parents to track their chil- has performed with stars of ence award. (TNN) Doha Festival City, a con- and entertainment options, agenda to further enhance complete their errands, while dren’s whereabouts. (TNN) AAB Chess Open Edition 2 attracts more participants

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK & I Division and Ali Abdul Furthermore, the father DOHA Razak Hashim, general sec- and son tandem who gar- retary and member of the nered the highest combined ABDULLAH Abdulghani & Board of Director of Qatar score were also given recog- Bros Co WLL (AAB), exclu- Chess Association (QCA), nition as Best Family. They sive distributor of Toyota made the first move. The were given the opportunity and Lexus in Qatar, collabo- tournament was played in to a Weekend Test Drive of rated with Qatar Chess As- five rounds Swiss System Toyota Land Cruiser VXS. sociation (QCA) to hold the with 60 min + 30 sec/move The champion received second FIDE Rated Open timing for the whole game. a trophy, cash prize and a Chess Tournament in Qatar. The winners of the AAB Weekend Test Drive of the Named as AAB Chess Chess Open Second Edition Lexus RCF. Open Edition 2, the FIDE are: Ryan Mendoza (PHL) Mohammed al Medaihki, rated tournament brought (1st Place); Rolenson Loy- Qatar Grand Master and in more rated and non-rated ola (PHL) (2nd Place); and president of QCA, along chess players in Qatar com- Enrique Naperi (PHL) (3rd with Hamad al Tamimi, pared to the first tourna- Place). FM Boidiya Sidi QCA executive director, ment held in April. (MTN) and Florian de Joya were present at the award Organised to sustain the (PHL) won fourth and fifth ceremony. interest and passion of chess places, respectively. Worthy to note is that enthusiasts in the commu- Special prizes were given a higher number of Qatari nity, the tournament paved to Best Under 20, Best Un- chess players joined the the way for the rated players der 12 and Best Female. Best tournament compared to to improve their world rat- Qatari Male, Best Qatari Fe- the last edition. The AAB ings and for the non-rated Winners of the AAB Chess Open Edition 2 with QCA and AAB management teams. male and Best Unrated Qa- Chess Open Edition 2 is a players to get rated. From tari were additional prizes CSR initiative geared to- the previous tournament got their FIDE rating. ranging from age of six and der 2,200 took part in the Abdulghani Tower. in this second edition of the wards developing the com- edition, six unrated players Sixty-six participants above with FIDE rating un- championship held at the Al Yazan Mustafa, COO – C tournament. munity through sports. 06 Monday, September 17, 2018 Reports by Santhosh Chandran For events and press releases email Indian Experience [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222 ISC mission to promote sports focuses on Indian workers

Members of Indian Sports Centre with the Indian Ambassador to Qatar HE P Kumaran (5th right, front row).

RESIDENT of In- How do you see Qatar’s ini- Any plan to restructure ISC dian Sports Centre tiatives in sports and how and include more mem- (ISC) Nilangshu far could it help the Indian bers in its committee? Dey says that In- community’s sports drive? At the time of its forma- dian labour community will be We have approached vari- tion, the Indian Ambassador involved in sports activities ous sports federations/asso- formed a 15-member ad hoc organised by the ISC. ciations under Qatar Olym- managing committee to help In an exclusive interview pic Committee to make them the ISC meet its objectives. given to Qatar Tribune, partners in our various initia- However, after the adoption of Nilangshu Dey said that a ma- tives and I am really thankful its constitution, the number of jority of Indian community to the senior officials of Qatar the ISC managing committee members are living in labour Football Association, Qatar members was reduced to 11 camps and are unable to take Volleyball Association , Qatar headed by the president. The part in sports activity in spite Swimming association, Qatar new managing committee will of their keen interest on ac- Table Tennis Association , Qa- be elected in January 2019 for count of distance from games Nilangshu Dey tar Athletics Federation, Qatar a two-year term. venues and lack of conveyance Cricket Association and others facility. He gives a detailed November 2017 and with Qa- for associating with us in all What should be the role of account of ISC activities and its tar Volleyball Association in tournaments and allowing the the Indian community in future plans. Excerpts: organising Inter Community use of their world-class facili- FIFA 2022 and what con- Beach Volleyball Tournament ties for holding such tourna- tributions can the Indian How successful has ISC A Yoga session held at Qatar Sports Club was attended by Indian Ambassador HE P Kumaran, and represen- in January 2018 in which 22 ments. Additionally, they have community can make to- been in fulfilling its mis- tatives of different socio-cultural organisations on the occasion of International Yoga Day, recently. and 14 countries participated partnered us in organising var- wards its success? sion since its launch? respectively. ious inter- community tourna- As the largest expatriate The Indian community in like to integrate its activities for Delivery & Legacy in the ISC has also conducted var- ISC also focuses on pro- ments in table tennis, football group, Indians will have a Qatar has launched yet another with Qatar’s National Vision as march towards FIFA 2022 . ious sporting events for men moting sports among blue-col- and volleyball. major role to play in the suc- noble initiative for supporting was done in the past during the and women of the Indian com- lar workers of Indian-owned/ cessful staging of the Qatar’s Qatar’s National Vision 2030 Asian Games in 2006. Though Can you give a brief ac- munity such as Inter Organiza- managed companies to inject Do you have any plan to co- biggest event. I recall our role which seeks to turn Qatar into formed in December 2016, the count of your major activi- tion Table Tennis Tournament, some fun into their otherwise ordinate with other sports during the Asian Games in an international hub for sports. ISC was formally launched ties in the past? Men Open Swimming Cham- monotonous life. Employees associations of Indian ex- 2006. Indian community is The new initiative has seen the on Qatar National Sports Day Since its formation, the In- pionship, Inter Organization of around 12 such companies, patriate community and already involved in various establishment of Indian Sports on 14th February, 2017 with dian Sports Centre has been Volleyball Tournament, Golf namely, Galfar Al Misnad , bring them under ISC in activities of Supreme Com- Centre under the aegis of the the organisation of a historic focused on promoting sports Championship, Hard and Soft Larsen & Toubro , Med Gulf the future? mittee for Delivery and Leg- Embassy of India in Doha. walkathon at the Doha Cor- among members of the Indian Ball Cricket tournaments. ISC Construction, Qatar Design As the apex body of Em- acy in connection with FIFA This is the fourth apex body niche that saw participation by community, both men and also participated and became Consortium, Coastal Group , bassy of India for promoting 2022 like developing volun- of the Indian embassy formed more than 1000 community women, school students, work- Runners Up in Asian Com- Vijay Arabia Fire & safety, etc sports in the Indian communi- teers at various levels. ISC to exclusively focus on pro- members drawn from various ers and staff of Indian-managed munity Football Tournament have participated in inter- ty, any sports organisation can has signed a memorandum of motion of various sports and Indian schools, organisations or owned companies. As part of (ACFT) organised by Qatar company tournaments in table only be affiliated under ISC as understanding with the Su- games among the Indian expats and companies. The various its mission, ISC has conducted Football Association and Qatar tennis , volleyball, beach vol- associate members. Already, preme Committee for the es- across all strata and support activities carried out in the last various inter-school events for Community Football League leyball and Cricket. organisations like VOLIQ, tablishment of a partnership various initiatives taken by our 18 months have helped create boys and girls of different age held by Supreme Committee In line with the govern- QIFF and QIA have been for coordination and coopera- host country Qatar in connec- enormous interest in the In- groups, covering all 14 Indian for Delivery and Legacy. In ad- ment of India’s mission to brought under ISC this year. tion in SC’s upcoming plans. tion with the FIFA 2022 World dian community for sports and schools. These included Inter dition, ISC has taken the lead promote Yoga internation- ISC is also encouraging vari- Hence Indian Sports Centre Cup and other national and in- contributed towards building School Table Tennis Tourna- among all expatriate commu- ally, ISC has taken a leading ous other sports organisations will closely liaison with SC ternational sports events in a up partnership with various ment, Inter School Swimming nities collaborating with Qatar initiative in popularising Yoga to get ISC affiliation. Repre- and represent Indian commu- sustained manner. As the larg- games federations, associa- Championship, Inter School Table Tennis Association in among various expatriate sentatives from such associa- nity in mobilizing volunteers est expatriate group in Qatar, tions and, more importantly, Athletics meet, Children Yoga organising Inter Community communities as well as locals tions will be inducted into the and other supports for the the Indian community would with the Supreme Committee Championship, among others. Table Tennis Tournament in during this period. ISC managing committee. 2022 event.

DMIS students showcase creative talent at annual expo SUPPORT KERALA - SUPPORT ICBF CAMPAIGN

HE Annual Exhibition Kumar Bhatia, students and ence, social science, litera- ‘Vista’ 2018 unfolded teachers. The Principal of ture, music and art & craft. at Doha Modern In- Alpha Cambridge School The budding creators left the Tdian School (DMIS) re- Ms Panchali and Education spectators wonder-struck. cently with 2000 innovative Consultant David Throp also The chief guest congratu- projects, charts and mod- graced the occasion. lated the principal, teachers els on display. Director of Students of KG to Class and students for putting up Schools and chief guest Mr XII showcased their crea- such a spectacular show. Pillai inaugurated the grand tive, scientific and aesthetic Parents and guardians annual event in the presence talents through models, in- went around the stalls and ap- of teachers, school staff and novative projects and charts. preciated the wonderful mod- a large number of guests in- The exhibition was organized els and exhibit’s design by the cluding parents and guard- with a view to inculcating a students. Demonstrations and Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) has launched a campaign ians of school students. On scientific and creative tem- explanations were given by to support flood victims in Kerala. The month-long campaign, seeking arrival, Mr Pillai was ac- per in the students. It was a the participants, and the spec- to raise QR 5 million from the Indian community, will conclude on corded warm welcome by stunning display of projects tators were greatly impressed September 30. The contributions will be transferred to Kerala Chief the school Principal Vinod based on mathematics, sci- by their presentation. Minister’s Distress Relief Fund. Philippines / SE Asia / Pakistan / S Asia Monday, September 17, 2018 07 100 feared dead as super typhoon leaves trail of deaths & destruction in Philippines Over 154,000 residents are forced to flee their homes in the affected communities ‘Mangkhut’ DPA / AFP slams into MANILA China after APPROXIMATELY 100 people in the Philippines are feared dead as pummelling a result of Typhoon Mangkhut, in- cluding at least 40 people trapped Philippines in a bunkhouse buried in a land- slide in a northern province, offi- REUTERS cials said on Sunday. HONG KONG/MANILA The bunkhouse was a shelter at an old mining site in the town of Ito- A SUPER typhoon made land- gon, nearly 200 kilometres north of fall in China’s Guangdong on Manila, which “went missing” during Sunday, the country’s most a landslide, said Itogon Mayor Victo- populous province, after rio Palangdan. wreaking havoc in Hong Kong and Macau and killing poten- tially more than 50 people in Devastation the Philippines. The strongest typhoon to hit the Packing winds of more than Philippines this year triggered 200 kph (125 mph) at its peak, tropical cyclone Mangkhut is floods and knocked out electricity considered the strongest to hit in seven provinces, affecting more the region this year. than 4 million people Hong Kong raised its high- est No. 10 typhoon signal mid- Among the confirmed dead were morning as ferocious winds a family of six killed when their uprooted trees and smashed house in Baguio City was buried windows in office and residential buildings, some of which swayed in a landslide in the gusts, residents said. “It swayed for quite a long Between 40 and 50 people were time, at least two hours. It thought to be inside the bunkhouse made me feel so dizzy,” said when the landslide occurred and an- Elaine Wong, who lives in a other 32 people were reported dead in Filipino villagers cross flooded streets in an improvised boat in the typhoon-hit city of Tuguegarao, Cagayan province, Philippines, on Sunday. (EPA-EFE) high-rise tower in Kowloon. separate incidents in Itogon, he added. Water levels surged 3.5m “I can’t begin to accept this, but it President Duterte ‘very, very satisfied’ with govt response the Philippines so far this year, also puters were really covered with mud in some places and waves looks like the casualties here are go- triggered floods and knocked out and destroyed,” Education Secretary swamped roads and threw up ing to go up to at least 100,” he said. MANILA President Rodrigo Duterte was “very very satisfied” with the govern- electricity in seven provinces, affect- Leonor Briones told reporters. live fish, washing into some res- The government earlier con- ment’s response to Typhoon Ompong, which battered the country’s northern ing more than 4 million people. Damage to schools alone would idential blocks and a mall in the firmed 28 deaths in landslides and provinces and left dozens of people dead, Malacañang said on Sunday. Among the confirmed dead were cost 106 million pesos ($1.9 million), eastern Heng Fa Chuen district. other accidents in areas outside of Ito- Duterte condoled with the families of the typhoon fatalities but said he a family of six killed when their house she added, while officials had yet to “It’s the worst I’ve seen,” gon when Mangkhut swept through was pleased with the recovery operations. “I share the grief of those who lost in Baguio City was buried in a land- fully count the cost of flooded crops. resident Martin Wong told Re- for some 20 hours on Saturday. their loved ones, those are what we call the unforeseen events. In insurance slide, according to Francis Tolentino, Mangkhut lashed the northern Phil- uters. “I’ve not seen the roads Palangdan said the area where the this is an act of God. I don’t know how it can be an act of God but that is the a presidential adviser assigned to ippines with maximum winds of 205 flood like this (and) the win- bunkhouse was located was “dan- term used by the insurance (industry). It’s good that we had time to meet... oversee government relief efforts. kilometres per hour (km/h) and gusts dows shake like this before.” gerous because there was a big tun- (That’s the) advantage of being here right from the start,” the president said. Another family of four were killed of up to 285 km/h. It weakened as it Flight cancellations at nel mined” by a private corporation Duterte conducted an aerial inspection of typhoon-hit areas in Cagayan in the province of Nueva Vizcaya. exited the country on Saturday evening, Hong Kong’s international decades ago, blaming mining for the before meeting with state agencies and local governments in Tuguegarao Authorities were still assessing the heading towards southern China. airport, a major regional hub, landslides that hit the town of nearly City. He said the impact was not as severe as expected. (PHILSTAR) extent of destruction in the remote, More than 154,000 residents disrupted the plans of tens of 60,000 people. hard-to-access area, but 115 schools have been forced to flee their homes thousands of travellers. Air- “No more mining should be done were believed to have been destroyed. in the affected communities, espe- lines such as flagship carrier in this municipality,” he said. pines on Saturday evening after pum- with heavy rains and fierce winds. “It is tearful looking at the dam- cially coastal areas, according to the Cathay Pacific cancelled many Mangkhut blew out of the Philip- melling the northern region of Luzon The typhoon, the strongest to hit aged schools. The books and com- risk reduction council. flights last week.

Pilot-steward row Pakistan PM raises concern over Karachi crimes News delays Pakistan in brief DAWN.COM Prime Minister Imran Khan be expedited in order to pro- airline flight ISLAMABAD vide relief to the people. sought coordinated action PM Khan was also Eight wounded as bomb explosion rocks DAWN.COM PRIME Minister Imran Khan against abductors, the urgent briefed on Karachi’s water Philippine southern province LAHORE in his maiden visit to Karachi recovery of children and the crisis in a meeting where Ka- expressed concern over the re- rachi Mayor Wasim Akhtar GENERAL SANTOS CITY: At least eight people including a six- A London-bound Pakistan ported surge in street crime in provision of relief to parents and city commissioner Saleh year-old girl were injured after an improvised explosive device International Airlines (PIA) the metropolis and called for Farooqi were also among the exploded in front a pharmacy in Crossing Makar, Barangay flight got late for more than coordinated efforts to purge the Karachi operation. attendees. Apopong, this city on Sunday. three hours on Saturday night the city of criminal activities During the meeting, Khan In the meeting, the PM Supt Aldrin Gonzales, regional police spokesperson, said when the pilot refused to fly during a high-level meeting on took strong exception to the was informed of the K-4 water the IED exploded in front of the Generics Pharmacy shortly be- after a physical brawl with a law and order at State Guest cases of abduction of children supply project’s progress, and fore noon time on Sunday. The victims are currently confined steward whom he suspected as House on Sunday. in the city. He sought coordi- also told that Karachi’s daily at a hospital in General Santos. a smuggler. The PM also chaired a nated action against abduc- water need now stands at 918 Witnesses said the explosion occurred minutes after two The situation also brought meeting held to review progress Prime Minister Imran Khan tors, the urgent recovery of million gallon. unidentified suspects on a motorcycle left a package in front embarrassment to the PIA ad- on federal government-funded children and the provision of Meanwhile, CM Shah dis- of the pharmacy. The IED explosion occurred amid the strin- ministration as footage of the projects in the city. the province in general and relief to parents. cussed Sindh’s problems with gent security measures and checkpoints implemented around untoward incident followed by Sindh Chief Secretary Karachi in particular, which The prime minister appre- the prime minister, and also the city. (MANILA BULLETIN) the protest of the passengers Azam Suleman Khan gave followed a presentation by the ciated measures being taken expressed his reservations was run by the electronic media. a detailed briefing on the Director General (DG) Rangers for cleanliness in the metropo- against the transfer of high- Three Indonesian hostages freed in According to a source, law and order situation in Maj Gen Muhammad Saeed on lis. He directed that the efforts level officials. flight PK-757 Lahore-London Philippines, says military was ready for departure at 9pm when suddenly pilot JOLO: Three Indonesian fishermen held by members of a Anwaar Chaudhry asked the Afghan peace in ‘Pakistan’s long-term interest’: US diplomat notorious Islamist kidnap-for-ransom group have walked other crew members to make free 18 months after they were abducted off the southern steward Awais Qureshi, whom DAWN.COM In an interview, United strategic issues connected to Bass said that a political Philippines, the military said on Sunday. he called a notorious smug- WASHINGTON States Ambassador to Af- transit trade should be re- settlement in Afghanistan The men were kidnapped in January 2017 while on gler, leave the aircraft. ghanistan John Bass said solved first. was in Pakistan’s long-term board a speedboat off the southernmost island group of Anwaar claimed that in the PAKISTAN approached Af- that reopening land routes “A couple of months ago, interest. “Increased trade in Tawi-Tawi, which together with the nearby Sulu archipelago past Qureshi remained involved ghanistan earlier this year, between South and Central for the first time the Pakistani both directions, increased are preyed on by Abu Sayyaf militants. in incidents of smuggling dur- indicating its willingness to Asia will benefit all countries government expressed a will- connectivity through cen- The Indonesians were freed in the town of Indanan ing flight duty bringing bad discuss the resumption of in the region. ingness to start talks with its tral and south Asia through in Sulu on Saturday and “turned over” to authorities name to the airline. trade between Afghanistan Pakistan does not allow Afghan counterparts for pa- Afghanistan — those are all following “intensified military operations” against the A brawl took place between and India through the Paki- India to use the land route rameters to enabling trade be- missed opportunities if Paki- Abu Sayyaf, a regional army spokesman said without the two, attracting attention of stani land route, says a senior for trading with Afghanistan, tween India and Afghanistan stan has its sole focus on per- giving details. the other crew members who US diplomat. arguing that technical and through Pakistan,” Bass said. petuating the status quo.” Asked if a ransom was paid, Lieutenant Colonel Gerry supported the pilot. Besana told AFP: “No, there was definitely no ransom given. (They) were pressured by our operations.” (AFP)

Sri Lanka detains Dozens of inmates Protest in Myanmar against jailing of Reuters reporters five Indians over escape in Myanmar match-fixing fears jailbreak Journalists and youth activists urge release of Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe COLOMBO Sri Lanka cricket’s YANGON Myanmar police are anti-corruption unit detained hunting dozens of escaped in- Oo who were convicted under the colonial-era Official Secrets Act five Indian spectators on suspi- mates who hijacked a delivery cion of match-fixing during Sun- truck and smashed through REUTERS leased black balloons printed The verdict drew calls from day’s third and final women’s the gates of their jail in a dar- YANGON with the words ‘Free Wa Lone senior United Nations offi- ODI between the hosts and ing prison break on Sunday, and Kyaw Soe Oo’. cials, political figures includ- India, an official said. officials said. AT least 100 Myanmar youth Reporters Wa Lone, 32, ing US Vice President Mike The five were initially The escape occurred on activists and journalists called and Kyaw Soe Oo, 28, were Pence and human rights ad- asked to leave the ground at Sunday morning as prisoners for the release of two jailed convicted on Sept 3 under the vocates around the world for Katunayake, just north of the seized a truck that had en- Reuters journalists on Sunday, colonial-era Official Secrets their immediate release. capital Colombo, and later tered Hpa-An prison in eastern warning that the seven-year Act in a case that was seen as Government spokesman detained by police for investi- Karen state. prison terms handed to the a test of democratic freedoms Zaw Htay could not be reached gations, the official said. “They attacked a prison of- pair this month threaten the in Myanmar. for comment on Sunday. “We felt their behaviour ficer, wounding him, and drove public’s right to information. Thar Lun Zaung Htet, a The country’s leader was suspicious at the grounds the truck out off the prison,” lo- Demonstrators including journalist involved in organis- Aung San Suu Kyi said at a and all of them were seen cal official Khin Thet Mar said. high-school students gathered ing the protest, said the verdict forum in Hanoi last week excessively communicating on Citing conflicting reports peacefully in the heart of My- against reporters who were the case had nothing to do their phones,” the Sri Lanka from police and prison offic- anmar’s largest city, Yangon, “just doing their job” would with freedom of expression. cricket official, who declined to ers, she said the truck had held signs and chanted slogans stifle reporting in Myanmar. “The reporters had been sen- be named, said. “We exercised either gone in to drop off sand denouncing the guilty verdict “Losing press freedom tenced for handling official se- our right to remove them from and stone for construction, or against the two journalists. means our democratic transi- crets and “were not jailed be- the ground and the police took to take out garbage from the A small contingent of police tion is going backwards,” Za- cause they were journalists”, People hold poster, placards and balloons with the images of jailed jour- over the investigation.” (AFP) facility. (AFP) looked on as the protesters re- ung Htet said. the Nobel laureate said. nalists during a protest, in front of the city hall in Yangon on Sunday. (AFP) 08 Monday, September 17, 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

Evacuating For A Big Hurricane – Just Do It ‘De-Radicalisation’ As Hurricanes grow larger and cause more damage, residents need to be prepared to evacuate Campaign In Xinjiang

S Hurricane Florence approached, But it’s the blasé response to a major the ever-present survival question re- hurricane that is the most disturbing, espe- While effective on the surface, Beijing’s draconian approach to fighting mained for residents in her path: Evac- cially considering ongoing efforts by Miami- Auate, or not? Dade and others to address shortcomings in extremism may eventually have negative consequences In Miami-Dade, some may be forget- hurricane preparedness from a government ting that sometimes it’s best to flee from a and individual perspective. storm. Maybe the horrific tale of the impact Another recent survey, by the University MARC JULIENNE | of 1992’s Hurricane Andrew should be part of Miami’s College of Arts & Sciences, indi- TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE of the yearly lesson plan in every Florida cated more than 80 percent of Floridians school, with a condensed version printed on felt “very” or “somewhat” prepared. That’s ECENTLY, China firmly denied any wallet-sized cards and distributed to new encouraging, but work obviously remains to report that emphasizes the exist- arrivals with cups of fresh orange juice at be done. Hurricanes will only grow larger ence of many “re-education camps” interstate welcome centres. and cause more damage as sea levels rise in in the Western region of Xinjiang, Too much? Current education efforts a warming world. Rwhere Muslim minorities, mainly certainly aren’t working, judging from a re- Perhaps residents need to hear more Uyghurs and Kazkahs, are detained. Chi- cent poll that found one in five Floridians personal accounts from people like Rose nese official Hu Lianhe declared before wouldn’t evacuate their homes if a Category Healy, one of many survivors whose stories the UN Committee on the Elimination of 3 or 4 storm were barrelling at them. can be found in the Miami Herald’s ar- Racial Discrimination (CERD), that “there That, of course, is chives. Ahead of the is no arbitrary detention” and “no such exactly the scenario arrival of Hurricane thing as re-education centres” in Xin- that has more than a The poll, conducted by the National Irma last year, she jiang. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua million people in the Hurricane Survival Initiative, is a told the Herald about Chunying stated that reports on Xinjiang’s Carolinas fleeing – or reminder that far too many people in her harrowing expe- detention camps “are based on unverified staying in place – this our state grow complacent about – or rience 25 years ear- and irresponsible ‘information’ that has week as Hurricane fail to fully comprehend – just how lier as Andrew pum- no factual basis at all.” Florence roars to- melled her home. Yet, a huge amount of factual and pub- ward the Mid-Atlantic vulnerable Florida is to Mother Nature “... She climbed licly available material proves the oppo- coast. to the second floor of site: local government public documents, The poll, conducted by the National her Killian house only to see a whirlwind of pictures and satellite pictures, a plethora Hurricane Survival Initiative, is a reminder debris flying through the sky. Her roof was of testimonies. Based on an academic that far too many people in our state grow gone. She ran back downstairs, where all methodology, the brilliant work of inter- complacent about – or fail to fully compre- the windows were exploding, and was lifted national scholars such as Adrian Zenz, hend – just how vulnerable Florida is to a foot off the floor by a gust as the front door Rian Thum, Jessica Batke, and Shawn Mother Nature. flung open. She and her sister closed it and Zhang (to name a few) greatly helped to “You would think after Hurricane Har- held it closed until they thought their hands unveil this reality. vey, Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria would break off. Considering that the debate on the last year more people would understand “Healy huddled with her mother and her existence of the camps is settled, I would new camps, built to “de-extremitise” the groups,” and that “their freedom of reli- what’s at stake,” Craig Fugate, a former sister in their garage until the storm finally like to discuss the possible impact of these elements of the society that are “infected gious belief are fully guaranteed” achieves head of the Federal Emergency Manage- passed. “Afterward, outside, everyone was policies on China’s own interests. by religious extremism and violent terror nothing other than discrediting Beijing’s ment Agency and Florida’s emergency man- walking around like zombies,” Healy said. In brief, China’s goal is to fight ex- ideology.” voice on the international stage. agement division, said. “Our neighbourhood was reduced to a pile tremism, separatism, and terrorism (the While effective on the surface, China’s Third, China’s actions will also galva- The poll showed other worrisome gaps of timber.” “three evil forces”) through a massive draconian approach will have conse- nise militants worldwide. Uyghur sepa- in knowledge. Close to one-third of respond- That timber pile isn’t exactly ancient his- surveillance and de-extremitisation sys- quences. ratist organisations exist outside Chinese ents didn’t realise they can kill themselves if tory. Nor are other destructive, life-chang- tem. But rather than being successful, First, extremism and separatism may borders, namely the Turkestan Islamic they try running a generator indoors, and ing and life-ending storms that hammered this strategy could result in the defini- grow stronger silently. Under the cur- Party (TIP) that operates in Afghanistan, others demonstrated a lack of basic under- Florida. They’re fresh memories for survi- tive alienation of the Uyghur population rent security apparatus, terrorist violence Pakistan, as well as in Syria. TIP and oth- standing about their hurricane and flood in- vors. And their stories could have tragic se- as well as other Muslim minorities and seems very unlikely since any attempted er organisations such as the Islamic State surance coverage – a knowledge gap that’s quels in this hurricane season and in many could drastically worsen radicalism both act would be repressed immediately. are likely to benefit from the resentment costly or impossible to recover from after a after it if one in five Floridians really think at home and abroad. However, religious extremism can only against China among the Uyghur and Ka- major hit. they’re tougher than a major hurricane. China experienced a harsh rise in ter- grow stronger in the hearts and minds zakh populations in South and Central rorism in 2013 and 2014, with hundreds of people that feel persecuted and sup- Asia to recruit fighters. China has plenty of casualties across the country. Outside pressed for their cultural identity and re- of infrastructure projects abroad, espe- China, several thousand Uyghur fighters ligious belief. cially in Central Asia and Pakistan, that have taken up arms in Syria since 2013, Second, Chinese policy toward the Uy- could be chosen as targets for terrorists gaining training with an eye toward even- ghurs is already galvanising the Uyghur seeking to avenge fellow ethnic and reli- tually fighting their ultimate enemy, the diaspora and human rights NGOs world- gious groups in Xinjiang. Chinese authorities in Xinjiang. China’s wide to pressure governments and the UN Analysing the Xinjiang situation from anti-terrorist campaign since 2015 has to oppose China on this matter. Instead of the perspective of Chinese interests, it is proved to be efficient since almost no at- accusing the United States and Western hard to see how China benefits from its tack in China has occurred since. This de- media of willingly spreading false infor- massive repression of Muslim popula- crease is due to the omnipresent security mation to harm China, Beijing should tions. There is a highly significant risk apparatus deployed in Xinjiang. Surveil- provide more information and transpar- that these kinds of policies could exacer- lance is tighter than it has ever been before ency about the situation in Xinjiang. In bate interethnic resentment, separatism, in China or even elsewhere in the world. fact, Western media discourses are not and extremism at home, harm China’s Police, assistant police, armed police, and the main harm to the world’s view of Chi- international image, and make China a military personnel are constantly watch- na (most of the information was revealed target of terrorist organisations abroad. ing and patrolling Xinjiang’s streets and by international scholars); it is rather the In short, the cure might prove to be worse countryside. Technology is the new fac- fact that China never provided any com- than the disease. tor here, with internet surveillance, facial ment on the issue until it was forced to, and voice recognition, integrated CCTV before the CERD of the UN Office of the (Marc Julienne is PhD cameras, DNA records, and so forth. In High Commissioner for Human Rights, candidate at the National Institute addition, the “transformation trough edu- on August 13, 2018. Stating that “the Xin- for Oriental Languages and cation” campaign has led to the detention jiang Autonomous Region always respects Civilizations in Paris, as well as of a massive number of Chinese Mus- and guarantees the human rights of peo- Resident Associate Fellow at the lim citizens (at least several hundreds of ple of all ethnic groups, and protects the Foundation for thousands). They are detained in brand- freedom and rights of citizens of all ethnic Strategic Research.) Tribune News Service How Common Is Police Crime? ‘More than 900 police officers are arrested each year, and roughly 60 % of all crimes for which police are arrested occur while they’re off duty’

N the latest shooting to outrage the na- More than a decade ago, I decided PHILIP M STINSON | the United States does the extent of the ing from off-duty shootings than from tion, Amber Guyger, an off-duty Dallas to start my own research database on TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE problem become apparent. on-duty shootings. That of course doesn’t police officer, claims she walked into crime by law-enforcement officials. It’s So, what are we dealing with? mean that police are more likely to shoot the wrong apartment in the building expansive. It includes information on More than 900 police officers are ar- someone while off duty, just that off-duty I where she lives and pointed her gun at more than 12,000 policemen and police- rested each year, and roughly 60 percent shootings are more likely than on-duty Botham Shem Jean, thinking that he was women arrested for one or more crimes of all crimes for which police are arrested shootings to be considered criminal. an intruder. Guyger then shot and killed since 2005. Some of the crimes are se- occur while they’re off duty, as Guyger was In the years 2005 to 2013, there were Jean. By all accounts, Jean was doing rious felonies, such as robberies, rapes, when she shot Jean. Nationwide, there 56 police officers charged with murder or nothing wrong. He was simply at home and murders. Many are less serious mis- were 5,475 cases of officers arrested for manslaughter resulting from an off-duty minding his own business. demeanours, such as disorderly conduct. off-duty crimes in the years 2005 to 2013. shooting, and 41 (73 percent) were con- As a country, we used to ignore po- (A searchable version of the database is (That case number includes officers arrest- victed. During the same nine-year period, lice crime. That changed in August 2014, publicly available for the years 2005 to ed more than once during the study years.) there were just 41 officers charged with when an officer in Ferguson, Missouri, 2013.) My student research assistants Half of Americans believe there’s a murder or manslaughter resulting from killed Michael Brown, an unarmed teen- use media reports and court records to pattern of police killing black men. an on-duty shooting, and only 21 (51 per- ager. Yet the government hasn’t caught track incidents and outcomes – that is, More than half of off-duty crimes are cent) were convicted. up to public interest. Former FBI Director whether the officers are found guilty and violent (52 percent), and a large number The data suggest that we should dis- James Comey went so far as to say in 2016 what consequences they face, if any. The of them are alcohol-related offenses (42 courage off-duty police from carrying that “Americans actually have no idea” database isn’t comprehensive, but it’s A prominent policing scholar once percent). Off-duty police officers com- guns. I used to work in law enforcement, how often police use force, because the better than nothing – which is what the wrote that “law enforcement is monly carry a handgun, so perhaps it’s not and I know from experience that officers federal government has not bothered to federal government offers. exempt from law enforcement,” surprising that a significant number of the are socialised into a police subculture that collect the relevant data. Although the FBI A prominent policing scholar once meaning that police officers do not cases in my database (11 percent) involve is built around an us-versus-them mental- now plans to track the number of people wrote that “law enforcement is exempt like to arrest other police officers an officer who used a firearm in the com- ity: Everyone but “us” is a potential threat. killed by police across the United States, from law enforcement,” meaning that mission of an off-duty crime. In some of And police can’t just turn off this way of by early 2018 only 1,600 of the more than police officers do not like to arrest other the cases, an off-duty officer used a po- seeing when they go off duty. Perhaps 18,000 state and local law-enforcement police officers. In my experience, most ficer who’s been charged with a crime. It lice-issued firearm to settle an otherwise that’s natural, and there’s nothing we can agencies had agreed to submit data for the people assume that police crime is rare. seems unusual. What they don’t realise is nonviolent dispute with family members, do about it – but our environment would project. And initial data collection had not Occasionally they read an article in their that, every night, people across the coun- friends, or neighbours. be a lot safer for “them,” for the Botham yet commenced. hometown newspaper or watch a story on try encounter similar stories. Only when More police officers are arrested each Shem Jeans of the world, if cops seeing Where is the data on police behaviour? the evening news about a local police of- we aggregate police crime from all over year for murder or manslaughter result- red didn’t carry guns.

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NEWS Left sweeps JNUSU polls, ABVP finishes way behind IN BRIEF IANS the third position for the post votes) and Venkat Chaubey tory for the students and the NEW DELHI of President, Vice President and (1,290 votes). people of the country who are Massive fire General Secretary. As the results became unitedly fighting this fascist breaks out in THE United Left alliance of four The National Students Un- known, Left supporters in the government which is imposing central Kolkata student groups on Sunday won ion of India (NSUI) was the traditional Left bastion cel- anti-student and anti-people all four top posts in the Jawaha- third runner-up for the post of ebrated with slogans of "Lal policies... It is a victory for KOLKATA A massive fire rlal Nehru University Students Joint Secretary. The JNUSU Salam" and "Inquilab Zinda- those who don't want 'Hindus- broke out in Central Kolkata's Union (JNUSU) and declared Election Committee said the bad". A victory march was taken tan' to become 'lynchistaan'." Bagri Market on Sunday but that it was a victory for those winners were N. Sai Balaji out from Sabarmati Hostel. The Balaji blamed the ABVP for there were no reports of any who don't want 'Hindustan' to (President), Sarika Chaudhary United Left is an alliance of the hooliganism in both Delhi Uni- casualty or injury. "The fire become a 'lynchistaan'. (Vice President), Aejaz Ahmad All India Students Association versity and JNU. "In DUSU erupted around 2.45 a.m.. After violence-marred Rather (General Secretary) and (AISA), Students Federation of election we saw how the ABVP Almost 30 fire engines have counting process, the Left eas- Amutha Jayadeep (Joint Secre- India (SFI), Democratic Stu- Vice Presidential candidate was been deployed. We are trying ily overcame the challenge of tary). The National Students Union of India was the third runner-up for the dents Front (DSF) and All India involved in a massive fight in our level best to bring the fire the RSS-backed Akhil Bharatiya The Friday election drew post of Joint Secretary. Students Federation (AISF). Zakir Husain College. under control," the official Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), 5,185 voters were cast, marking The President-elect belongs And yesterday, we saw how said. West Bengal Chief leaving it way behind and trig- a 68 percent turnout, a steep ceived the most votes -- 2,692. (1,189 votes), over ABVP's La- to AISA, the Vice President is the common students were at- Minister Mamata Banerjee gering noisy celebrations in the hike from last year's 58.69 per She defeated ABVP's Geeta lit Pandey (972 votes). Left's from DSF, the General Secre- tacked by the ABVP in JNU. said: "There is no report of sprawling campus. The Birsa cent. Of these, 5,170 votes were Sri by 1,679 votes. Balaji se- Rather and Jayadeep got 2,423 tary's post went to SFI and Joint "They are trying to run away any casualty or of anyone Ambedkar Phule Students As- counted as valid. New Vice cured the highest winning and 2,047 votes respectively, Secretary's post was grabbed from issues like fee hike, fund being trapped inside." Angry sociation (BAPSA) trailed at President Sarika Chaudhary re- margin for the President's post defeating ABVP's Ganesh (1,235 by AISF. Balaji called it a "vic- cut..." businessmen lamented that the fire couldn't be controlled even after the passage of almost 10 hours. (IANS) One main accused J&K panchayat Fuel prices keep climbing as nabbed in Rewari polls to be held in nine phases gang-rape case SRINAGAR Panchayat elec- IANS tions will be held in Jammu petrol hits Rs90/litre in Mumbai CHANDIGARH and Kashmir in nine phases beginning on November 17, THE Special Investigation Team the Election Commission Depreciating rupee and costlier crude oil push petrol & diesel to record highs (SIT) of Haryana Police said on announced on Sunday. Chief Sunday evening that one of the Electoral Officer Shaleen Ka- three main accused in the bru- bra’s announcement comes tal gang-rape of a board topper a day after he said that elec- in Haryana had been arrested, tions to the state’s urban nearly 110 hours after the inci- local bodies will be held in dent. four phases starting October SIT chief Nazneen Bha- 8. “Voting for the panchayat sin said that Nishu had been polls will be held on Novem- nabbed. "He is being brought ber 17, 20, 24, 27, 29 and here," Bhasin told the media December 1, 4, 8 and 11,” in Rewari. She said that raids Kabra told the media here. were being conducted to nab “These elections are being the other two main accused held on a non-party basis - soldier Pankaj and Manish. and, therefore, counting of Bhasin said the SIT had col- votes will start at the end of lected enough evidence linked each voting phase. (IANS) to the case including mobile fo- rensics and other proof to nail China tells Taiwan the accused in the court. She said Nishu had got in to halt mainland touch with the tubewell owner ‘spying’ activities to arrange the room after the accused kidnapped the victim BEIJING China on Sunday and sedated her. She said that accused Taiwan's spy agen- it had come to light that the cies of stepping up efforts same room was being used for to steal intelligence with other "wrong activities". the aim of "infiltration" and "sabotage", and warned the island against further damaging already strained Tourists airlifted cross-strait ties. from rain-hit The relevant agencies in Taiwan must end such north Sikkim activities immediately, the official Xinhua news agency Aam Aadmi Party workers stage a protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and burn his effigy over petrol price hike in Amritsar recently. (EPA-EFE) IANS said, citing An Fengshan, KOLKATA a spokesman of China's IANS day. Petrol in Delhi, which is rupee and high excise duty are in Delhi has gone up by 15.4 policy-making Taiwan Affairs NEW DELHI cheapest among the four met- Sector experts say a weak major factors for the rise in per cent from Rs 69.97 on Jan- THE Trishakti Corps of Indian Office. ros due to lower taxes, rose to rupee and high excise duty fuel prices. uary 1, 2018. The hike in die- Army and Indian Air Force On Saturday, state THE rise in domestic fuel Rs81.91 per litre on Sunday are major factors for the Inflationary risks along sel price has been even more (IAF), in coordination with the television kicked off the first prices continued unabated on while it increased in Kolkata rise in fuel prices. with broadly negative global steep. It has gone up by 22 civil administration, has com- in a series of programmes Sunday, with the price of pet- and Chennai to Rs83.76 and Inflationary risks along with cues depressed the Indian ru- percent since January 1 when menced air evacuation of tour- detailing cases in which rol nearing the psychological Rs85.15 respectively. pee to a new low of 72.74 on it cost Rs59.70. ists stranded in the rain-hit far Chinese students studying Rs90 a litre mark in Mumbai Similarly, diesel prices rose broadly negative global Tuesday. Earlier this week, the West flung areas in northern Sikkim, in Taiwan are said to be and the fuel selling at Rs89.29 on Sunday in Delhi and Kolka- cues depressed the Indian Also, high global crude oil Bengal government reduced a defence ministry spokesper- targeted by domestic spies under the dynamic pricing re- ta to Rs73.72 and Rs75.57 per rupee to a new low of cost has become a major con- the excise on petrol and diesel son said on Sunday. who lure them with money, gime. litre respectively and climbed 72.74 on Tuesday. cern for the country, which by Re 1 per litre each. Three days ago, areas of love and friendship. (IANS) As per rates released daily to Rs77.94 and Rs78.26 per imports over 80 percent of its As per the country's pric- northern part of Sikkim got cut by state-run Indian Oil Corp, litre in Chennai and Mumbai oil requirements. ing mechanism, the domestic off at several places due to inces- the depreciating rupee and respectively. only once on August 13 and The UK Brent crude oil fuel prices depend upon the sant rain resulting in multiple US drops case expensive crude oil further Fuel prices in the country have been on record levels for price hovers around $78 per international fuel prices on a landslides and roads and bridges against ex-foreign pushed petrol and diesel to have been going up almost nearly two weeks now. barrel. Since the start of the 15-day average and the value getting washed away. A number minister of Senegal new record highs on Sun- daily since August 1. They fell Sector experts say a weak calendar year, the petrol price of the rupee. of tourists were stuck there. WASHINGTON The United States has dismissed a major bribery complaint against former Senegalese Hundreds protest against pension BJP team meets Goa MLAs over leadership, no consensus yet foreign minister Cheikh Gadio, the Justice Depart- reforms in Saint Petersburg IANS where BJP's General Secretary should find somebody and Par- ernment, but about the people ment said. PANAJI (organisation) Ram Lal and rikar should remain the Chief of Goa. No leadership issued A spokesperson con- AFP Vladimir Putin's government party observers B.L. Santosh Minister till he is alive," BJP was discussed," Dhavalikar firmed "the dismissal of SAINT PETERSBURG to "Raise the pension, not the THE BJP central leadership's and Vijay Puranik met MLAs MLA Nilesh Cabral told report- said. the complaint against age," while some chanted the attempts to form a consensus from the BJP, allies Maharash- ers. Parrikar is admitted to the ill Saturday, MGP Presi- Gadio" in an email to AFP UP to thousand protestors opposition catchphrase "Rus- between party MLAs and alli- trawadi Gomantak Party and All India Institute of Medical dent Deepak Dhavalikar had on Saturday. US authorities demonstrated in Russia's sec- sia without Putin." ance partners in Goa over al- Goa Forward, and Independ- Sciences in Delhi for treatment insisted that administration arrested Gadio and Hong ond largest city of Saint Pe- Police were on hand but ternate leadership due to Chief ent MLAs for several hours, of advanced pancreatic cancer. was suffering on account of Kong's former home affairs tersburg on Sunday against a said the rally passed without Minister Manohar Parrikar's Lal said that he will address MGP leaders, including Parrikar's repeated absence secretary Patrick Ho Chi plan to raise the state pension any serious violations, putting illness remained inconclusive the media on Monday. Earlier Public Works Department and a functional CM was nec- Ping in November 2017 for age which has sparked public participants at 500. on Sunday. in the day, BJP MLAs emerged Minister Sudin Dhavalikar, in- essary. Dhavalikar on Sunday allegedly leading a multimil- anger. One protester carried a Allocation of portfolios from their meetings with the sisted that no leadership issue maintained that Parrikar was lion dollar bribery scheme Between 800 and 1,000 placard saying "Riot police's held by Parrikar could take BJP observers and supported was discussed by their repre- well and clearing files, so there in Africa on behalf of a top people gathered in a small truncheons won't save Vova," place in the next few days, a continuation of Parrikar as CM sentatives with BJP's central was no question of giving any Chinese energy company. park for an authorised dem- using a shortened form of Pu- ruling alliance Minister said. 'till he is alive'. leaders. "What was discussed other person the chief ministe- (IANS) onstration to urge President tin's name. Emerging out of a city hotel, "Within the BJP, they today was not about the gov- rial charge. India’s PSLV rocket successfully Narasimha Rao behind Karunakaran’s ouster: Son IANS three police officers in the espio- puts into orbit two UK satellites THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Muraleedharan also said nage case and tell them what he that had someone from the had said on Sunday. IANS monitoring. After the success- LATE Congress leader K. Karu- Nehru-Gandhi family been Reacting to his sister Pad- SRIHARIKOTA The satellites were put into ful launch, ISRO Chairman K. nakaran's son K. Muraleedharan at the helm either in the maja Venugopal's assertion sun synchronous orbit under Sivan said: "The PSLV rocket on Sunday claimed that then government or the party in that the Indian Space Research INDIA on Sunday night success- commercial arrangement preciously placed two of our Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Organisation espionage case fully put into orbit two British customer satellites in 583 km Rao "ditched" his father and 1995, Karunakaran would was the creation of five Con- earth observation satellites, No- with Antrix Corp Ltd, the orbit. then Kerala Chief Minister after not have suffered the gress leaders which led to vaSAR and S1-4, in copy book commercial arm of the ISRO The success will give added the 1994 ISRO espionage case. ‘humiliation’ Karunakaran's resignation on style. energy for industry to make "As far as I know, and what March 16, 1995, Muraleedha- Two satellites aboard the PSLV." At 10.08 p.m. the four was told by him (Karunakaran), ran said that he did not know Indian rocket - Polar Satellite the two satellites was 889 kg. staged/engine PSLV-CA rocket, he was crestfallen by the way that had someone from the Ne- on what basis she had made the Launch Vehicle (PSLV) - be- NovaSAR weighing 445 kg is a standing 44.4 metres tall and Rao (then Congress President) hru-Gandhi family been at the statement. longed to Surrey Satellite Tech- S-Band Synthetic Aperture Ra- weighing 230.4 tonnes, blasted behaved in 1995. It was Rao who Former PM PV Narasimha Rao. helm either in the government Her statement came after nologies Ltd (SSTL), UK. The dar satellite intended for forest off from the first launch pad. ditched him. (Congress leader) or the party in 1995, Karunaka- the Supreme Court on Septem- satellites were put into sun syn- mapping, land use and ice cover With the fierce orange flame GK Moopanar called me on sible (for his removal). No one ran would not have suffered the ber 14 directed the Kerala gov- chronous orbit under commer- monitoring, flood and disaster at its tail lighting up the night March 15, 1995, to tell my father from Kerala had ever asked for "humiliation". ernment to award Rs50 lakh cial arrangement with Antrix monitoring. S1-4 weighing 444 skies here, the rocket slowly to resign as Chief Minister as Karunakaran's removal. What Karunakaran passed away in compensation to ISRO scientist Corp Ltd, the commercial arm kg is a high resolution Opti- gained speed and went up and per Rao's directive, which he did happened in the Congress then December 2010. The Congress S. Nambi Narayanan for his un- of the Indian Space Research cal Earth Observation Satellite, up enthralling the people at the the next day," Muraleedharan, was nothing but the usual fac- leader said that he will appear, if necessary arrest and harassment Organisation (ISRO), the Indian used for surveying resources, rocketport while the rocket's en- a Congress legislator, told the tional feud," the Congress leader asked to, before a three-member and mental cruelty he under- space agency. environment monitoring, urban gine noise like a rolling thunder media here. "He (Karunakaran) said. committee set up by the Su- went due to false implication in The total lift off weight of management and for disaster adding to the thrill. told me that Rao was respon- Muraleedharan also said preme Court to probe the role of the espionage case. 10 Monday, September 17, 2018 Gulf / Middle East Palestinian stabs US-Israeli citizen Saudi says it destroyed missile fired by German foreign minister defends to death at West Bank mall Houthis at Industrial City of Jizan Erdogan visit amid sharp criticism GUSH ETZION A Palestinian fatally stabbed an American-born CAIRO Houthi forces fighting a Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen BERLIN German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has defended NEWS Jewish settler in the occupied West Bank on Sunday then was fired a missile over the border targeting the Jizan Industrial City in plans for a state visit from Turkish President Recep Tayyip IN BRIEF himself shot and seized by armed civilians who gave chase. The southern Saudi Arabia on Saturday, but Saudi air defence forces Erdogan against sharp criticism from protesters and opposition victim, Ari Fuld, 45, was well-known amongst settlers as a pro-Is- said they had intercepted and destroyed the projectile. “The rocket parties. "The fact that a visit from President Erdogan is being met rael advocate. According to his Twitter account, he had planned force fired a Badr ballistic missile at the Industrial City of Jizan,” with public criticism and protests is part of the democratic reality a lecture tour in the United States in November. (REUTERS) the Houthis’ al-Masirah TV said. (REUTERS) in our country," Maas said in an interview with dpa. (DPA)

Israel to deport French-US US confirms further Palestinian aid cut professor arrested at demo AFP occupied West Bank and Gaza tion involving Palestinians ber. JERUSALEM Strip was being redirected to The latest cuts come from in the West Bank and Gaza They accuse Trump of bla- AFP "There is an administrative programmes between Jewish $10 million in programmes would be used "to enhance" tant bias in favour of Israel and JERUSALEM decision to deport him," lawyer THE United States has cut ad- and Arab Israelis, a US em- on reconciliation involving programmes in Israel instead. say he is blackmailing them to Gaby Lansky told reporters. ditional aid to the Palestinians bassy official said. Palestinians as well as US President Donald force them to accept the White AN American-French law pro- A spokeswoman for the for programmes supporting It was not clear how much Jewish and Arab Israelis Trump has said he will with- House's terms. fessor arrested by Israel while Israeli interior ministry could not conflict resolution with Israe- of the $10 million was being hold aid from the Palestinians In recent weeks, the US protesting against the demoli- immediately confirm such a deci- lis, an official said Sunday, redirected. to force them to negotiate as government has announced tion of a Palestinian village in sion. The village of roughly 200 adding to more than $500 US officials also could not programmes in the West Bank the White House prepares a more than $500 million in the West Bank is to be deport- people in the Israeli-occupied million in other cuts. confirm whether the latest cut and Gaza," a US embassy offi- plan for Middle East peace cuts in Palestinian aid, includ- ed, his lawyer said Sunday. West Bank is at risk of being The latest cuts come from meant all non-security related cial said. -- what he has called the "ulti- ing cancelling support for the US-born Frank Romano, who demolished at any time, despite $10 million in programmes on aid to the Palestinians had "At the same time we re- mate deal". UN agency for Palestinian teaches law at the Paris Nan- fierce criticism from key European reconciliation involving Pales- now been eliminated. directed a portion of the $10 The Palestinian leadership refugees. terre University, was detained nations. tinians as well as Jewish and "As announced in August, million which was planned cut off contact with the White It has maintained security- on Friday while taking part in a On September 5, Israel's Arab Israelis. the administration redirected for conflict management and House after Trump recognised related aid, having provided demonstration at the Bedouin supreme court upheld an order The portion of the money more than $200 million that mitigation." the disputed city of Jerusalem $61 million in assistance this village of Khan al-Ahmar, east of to raze it on grounds it was built involving Palestinians in the was originally planned for The official said the por- as Israel's capital in Decem- year. Jerusalem. without the proper permits. Syrians in govt UN envoy pushes peace in areas vote in Sanaa as 32 killed in Hodeida local elections AFP "I know exactly who I Nearly 10,000 people have been killed since Saudi Arabia and its allies intervened in the conflict in 2015 DAMASCUS am going to vote for -- he's young, active and his victo- SYRIANS in government- ry will bring good things to controlled areas cast their residents of this area," said ballots on Sunday in the Kabbadi. first local elections there By the afternoon, au- since 2011, when the coun- thorities had not published try's ill-fated uprising any official turnout data. erupted against President But there appeared to be Bashar al-Assad's rule. fewer people heading to the Seven years since the polls than in previous presi- last vote, the conflict has dential or parliamentary killed more than 360,000 elections, particularly as people, forced millions Sunday was a regular work more to flee, and left the day. economy in tatters. Still, Syrian state tel- Now, Syrian troops are evision broadcast footage back in control of around of voters around Damascus two-thirds of the country af- and in the coastal govern- ter a string of victories, most ment bastions of Tartus recently around Damascus and Latakia dropping their and in southern Syria. ballots into plastic boxes as More than 6,550 vot- election officials looked on. ing centres opened at 7:00 Voting was also under am (0400 GMT) across way in areas recaptured by government-held parts of the government over the the country, state media re- past year, including the ported. eastern city of Deir Ezzor, They will be open for 12 recaptured in full last Oc- hours, with a potential five- tober by Syrian troops after hour extension depending fierce battles against the Is- on turnout, reported state lamic State group. news agency SANA. Mohammad Tah, 36, It said more than said he was happy to vote 40,000 candidates would but hoping for an improve- compete for 18,478 seats on ment in the city's ravaged local administrative coun- infrastructure. cils. "I'm optimistic that the In Damascus, election incoming council will re- posters mostly featuring build and recover the city incumbents were plastered after the huge destruction across public squares, in- suffered by years of fight- cluding in the Old City. ing," he told AFP by tele- Mohammad Kabbadi, phone from Deir Ezzor. a 42-year-old government East of the capital Da- employee, cast his ballot in mascus, people trickled UN Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths (second right) holds talks with Houthi representatives in Sana’a on Sunday.(EPA-EFE) the Bab Sharqi district of into a school being used as the capital for a candidate a voting centre in the town AFP Air strike on radio station in Hodeidah smuggling arms from Iran statement to the media. from his neighbourhood. of Jisreen. ADEN through Hodeida and has im- Griffiths is pushing for new kills four, say residents, medics posed a partial blockade on the peace talks after a failed at- FRESH clashes and air strikes port, which the rebels seized in tempt to bring the two sides have killed 32 rebels around DUBAI Four people were killed on Sunday in an air strike that 2014. In June, pro-government together in Geneva earlier this Yemen's Red Sea city of Ho- targeted a radio station in Yemen’s Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, forces launched a major opera- month. The rebels kept away deida, hospital sources said residents and medical sources told Reuters. tion to retake both the city and from the talks, accusing the Sunday, as the UN envoy kept The four were employees of the radio station, called Alma- its port, the entry point of most UN of failing to guarantee the up peace efforts in Sanaa. raweah, they said. The strike came as a Saudi-led military coali- of the impoverished country's return of their delegation from A military source told AFP tion resumed last week an offensive to capture Hodeidah, the imports and aid. Switzerland to Sanaa and to se- the Saudi-led coalition fight- main port in northern Yemen and the gateway for imports to The troops, backed by coa- cure the evacuation of wound- ing alongside the Yemeni gov- the capital Sanaa. Both cities are under the control of Yemen’s lition air strikes, have retaken ed rebels to Oman. ernment against Shiite Houthi Houthi group. The coalition could not be reached immediately for a number of towns across Ho- Saudi Arabia and its allies rebels carried out an air raid on comment. Yemeni forces backed by the Western-backed, Saudi- deida province but have not yet intervened in 2015 in the con- a radio station tower in the port led coalition seized last week the main road linking Hodeidah to breached the city. flict between embattled Yem- city of Hodeida. Sanaa, a few days after the collapse of peace talks sponsored by The coalition in July an- eni President Abedrabbo Man- Three people died in the United Nations in Geneva. (REUTERS) nounced a temporary ceasefire sour Hadi, whose government Sunday's raid, he said, while in Hodeida to give a chance to is recognised by the United Na- Houthi-run Al-Masirah tel- UN-brokered peace talks. tions, and the Houthis. evision said four people were sources in Hodeida province, ers wounded in clashes and air The UN's Yemen envoy, Nearly 10,000 people have killed, three security guards which is controlled by the strikes since Saturday. Martin Griffiths, arrived Sun- since been killed and the coun- Syrians vote in local polls in Damascus on Sunday. (EPA-EFE) and a station employee. Houthis, a total of 32 insur- The coalition accuses the day in the rebel-held capital try now stands on the brink of According to medical gents were killed and 14 oth- Tehran-aligned Houthis of Sanaa, without making any famine. Iraq parliament elects ‘Germany can’t rule out long-term military role in Middle East’

Sunni MP as speaker REUTERS a strategic base in the Middle Germany committed to rebuilding from the United States to boost AZRAQ, JORDAN East, von der Leyen said, "First of Iraq, says defence minister defence spending and take REUTERS on Moqtada al-Sadr's Saeroon we must bring this deployment on more responsibility within ERBIL/SULAIMANIYA list which came first in May's GERMAN Defence Minister to a successful end. I don't want TAJI German forces will be needed in Iraq for a long time to NATO, did not take part in April national election, was elected Ursula von der Leyen on Satur- to rule the idea out, let me put it help rebuild the country’s military as it struggles to ensure that military strikes by U.S., French IRAQ'S parliament elected as Halbousi's first deputy. The day said she could not rule out a this way." Islamic State militants do not regroup in underground cells, and British forces on Syria after Sunni lawmaker Mohammed vote for a second deputy was longer-term deployment of Ger- Von der Leyen and other German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday. a chemical weapons attack. al-Halbousi as speaker on Sat- inconclusive and will be put to man forces in the Middle East, German officials on Wednesday Germany, which has about 125 soldiers in Iraq, is committed to The United States has urday, marking an important a second round on Sunday. amid a broader debate about called for concerted efforts to supporting Baghdad as it rebuilds now that the fight to reclaim pledged to surpass that if Syria step towards establishing a new Halbousi's election marks a role for Germany in possible prevent chemical weapons be- territory formerly held by Islamic State (IS)militants is largely uses chemical weapons again. government four months after the start of a 90-day process military action Syria. ing used in Syria, and Chancel- over, she said during a visit to German troops at the Taji military Washington last month an inconclusive national elec- outlined in the constitution, Von der Leyen spoke dur- lor Angela Merkel said Germa- base about 30 kms north of Baghdad. “The fight against IS left asked Berlin about its willing- tion. designed to eventually lead to ing a visit to the Azraq air base ny could not simply look away if deep wounds and scars in the country. It will take patience ... to ness to participate in military Parliament had been due to a new government. Lawmakers in Jordan where some 300 Ger- such attacks took place. strengthen Iraq again,” she said when asked why Germany was action together with France elect a speaker and two depu- must next elect a new president man troops support a refueling The German government bracing for a longer-term engagement in Iraq. (REUTERS) and Britain, if another chemi- ties during its first meeting on and task the leader of the larg- plane and four Tornado war- said it was in talks with the cal weapons attack took place. Sept. 3, but failed to do so as est bloc to form a government planes that fly reconnaissance United States and other allies A leaked report about the query lawmakers were unable to de- as prime minister. But a domi- missions as part of U.S. led-coa- about possible participation in rebel-held enclave in Syrian. any such action out unless it is has triggered emotional debate termine which competing bloc nant bloc has yet to emerge, lition operations against Islamic military intervention if chemi- The news has divided the sanctioned by the United Na- in a country whose Nazi past had the most seats. against a backdrop of shifting State in Iraq and Syria. cal weapons were used in at- German ruling coalition, with tions. keeps military action a sensitive Hassan al-Kaabi, who ran political alliances. Asked if Germany needed tacks on Idlib, the last major the Social Democrats, ruling Germany, under pressure issue. Europe / Americas Monday, September 17, 2018 11

News ‘Irritated’ by leadership in brief London mayor calls speculation, British PM Macedonians rally for EU and NATO slams ex-FM Johnson membership for second vote on AFP SKOPJE: Several thousand LONDON Macedonians gathered in the capital Skopje on Sunday BRITISH Prime Minister to express their support for Theresa May said Sunday she NATO and European Union was "irritated" by speculation membership bids and for a UK’s exit from EU about a leadership contest as change in country's name. she slammed former foreign Crowd, waving Macedonian secretary Boris Johnson, seen flags, marched through Sko- Britian faces a bad deal or a no-deal Brexit, both ‘incredibly risky’: Sadiq Khan as her most likely challenger. pje city centre and stopped The centre-right Conserva- in front of the European tive Party's leader said she was Union office in Macedonia to focused on securing a Brexit hear Prime Minister Zoran deal rather than her own future, Zaev speak. "EU, NATO is in a BBC television interview British PM Theresa May. the safe road, for us there is marking the six-month count- no other alternative. That's down to Britain's departure our guide for a better life," from the European Union. May’s plan right Zaev said. (REUTERS) May blasted Johnson for us- ‘for now’, says ing "completely inappropriate" Protests at German language when he described her top Brexiteer forest set to be Brexit blueprint as putting Brit- LONDON: Pro-Brexit figure- razed for coal mining ain in a "suicide vest". head Michael Gove insisted Asked about her plans to Sunday that Prime Minister DUSSELDORF: Thousands stay in the job, she said: "I get a Theresa May’s blueprint for protested around a forest little bit irritated but this debate leaving the EU is right “for in Germany on Sunday is not about my future -- this now” -- stressing that future in an attempt to stop an debate is about the future of the PMs could alter it after Brit- energy company from raz- people of the UK and the future ain’s departure. ing the woods so it can of the United Kingdom. Environment Secretary start mining coal, authori- "That's what I'm focused on Gove was among main ties said. The centuries-old and that's what we should all be voices advocating a Leave Hambacher Forest was focused on." The leader added vote in the 2016 referendum cordoned off by police as it was important to ensure "we on Britain’s membership of they continued to search get that good deal from the Eu- the European Union. for activists hiding in trees ropean Union which is good for Gove is backing the and tunnels, following 34 people in the UK, wherever they so-called Chequers master arrests on Saturday. Police live in the UK". plan. “I believe the critical said more than 2,000 pro- Johnson, who quit the thing is making sure we testers gathered on Sunday cabinet over May's proposals leave in good order with a on fields and paths at the to keep Britain close to the EU deal which safeguards the edge of the forest. (DPA) on trade, is the bookmakers' fa- referendum mandate,” he vourite to succeed May, ahead told BBC television. Trump govt to send of interior minister Sajid Javid, “A future prime minister US cellphones a test eurosceptic backbench leader could always choose to al- alert on Thursday Jacob Rees-Mogg, environment ter the relationship between (File photo) Mayor of London Sadiq Khan visits the scene near London Bridge following a terrorist attack. minister Michael Gove and For- Britain and the European WASHINGTON: The Trump eign Secretary Jeremy Hunt. Union.” (AFP) administration will send a REUTERS great for voters not to have a May's Conservative minor- message to all US cell- LONDON Eurosceptics launch national say. "The government's abject ity government contains a size- phones on Thursday to failure - and the huge risk we able bloc of hardcore Brexiteers Brexit spokesman, said any test a previously unused LONDON mayor Sadiq Khan campaign against Brexit plan face of a bad deal or a no-deal headed by Rees-Mogg and EU deal must meet Labour's alert system that aims has called for another refer- LONDON: Eurosceptic British politicians from Prime Minister Brexit - means that giving peo- would likely need the support key Brexit tests, which in- to warn the public about endum on Britain's European Theresa May’s Conservative Party and opposition groups ple a fresh say is now the right - of the left-wing main opposi- clude delivering the "exact national emergencies. Union membership, saying launched a campaign against her latest Brexit proposals on and only - approach left for our tion Labour Party, or a chunk same benefits" as Britain The messages will bear the prime minister's han- Sunday. Arch eurosceptic Nigel Farage will be joined by former country," he said. of their MPs, to get her Brexit currently has inside the sin- the headline "Presidential dling of Brexit negotiations Brexit secretary David Davis at the first “Chuck Chequers” rally Labour's international proposals through parliament. gle market and customs un- Alert", the Federal Emer- had become "mired in confu- on Saturday in a university sports stadium in the northern city of trade spokesman Barry Gar- Keir Starmer, Labour's ion, to win their support. gency Management Agency sion and deadlock" and was Bolton, organizers for the Leave Means Leave cross-party move- diner said a second referendum (FEMA) said in a statement leading the country down a ment said, adding that the event was “nearly sold out.” would throw the Conservative this week. Phones will damaging path. Several more rallies are planned across Britain over the next government a lifeline. make a loud tone and have Britain is due to leave few weeks as a “fightback against attempts to thwart Brexit,” the "If this government cannot Austria, Germany agree on need a special vibration, said the EU on March 29. But Leave Mean Leave campaign said on their website. The rallies do what it is supposed to and FEMA, which will send the with Prime Minister Theresa will urge May to “chuck the Chequers plan and save 39 billion govern, then we need actually to avoid hard Brexit, says Kurz alert. (REUTERS) May's Brexit plans still not pounds [51 billion dollars] by adopting a world trade deal,” Leave to change the government," he accepted, some lawmakers, Means Leave vice chairman Richard Tice said on Sunday. (DPA) told Sky News. BERLIN: Austria and Germany agree that everything possible Colombian navy as well as union and business Khan said the "sensible must be done to avoid Britain leaving the European Union rescues 28 leaders, are arguing for peo- thing" would be for the prime without a trade deal, Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said Jamaica sailors ple to have a final say on any Corbyn to change his opposi- in the EU in the June 2016 ref- minister to call a general elec- on Sunday before a meeting with Chancellor Angela Merkel. deal with Brussels. tion to the idea when the party erendum that went in favour of tion if she did not have support Kurz and Merkel said they were meeting to discuss a range of BOGOTA: Twenty-eight Jamai- May has repeatedly ruled meets for its annual conference leaving. Khan said Britain was for any Brexit deal. issues, including Britain's planned departure from the bloc in can sailors who escaped a out a second referendum. She in a week's time. now facing either a bad deal or "(But) if there's not going 2019, immigration and efforts to bolster EU border security fire were alive and well after says members of parliament A second referendum, a no-deal Brexit, both of which to be a general election, the ahead of an informal summit of EU leaders in Salzburg next being rescued by the Colom- will get to vote on whether to dubbed a "people's vote" by were "incredibly risky". next best thing is for the British week. "We have the same view that we must do all we can bian navy in the Caribbean, accept any final deal. its proponents, is not Labour Writing in Sunday's Ob- public to have a say on the out- to avoid a hard Brexit," Kurz said in a statement before the authorities said Saturday. The backing of Khan, a party policy, although finance server newspaper, he blamed come of the negotiations," he meeting. Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz sees tougher The sailors were traveling on member of the main opposi- spokesman John McDonnell the government's handling told the BBC's Andrew Marr. EU borders and strengthened EU-Africa ties as central topics the fishing boat "Real Magic" tion Labour party, for a second said last month that no option of the negotiations and said Environment Minister when he meets his German counterpart Angela Merkel on Sun- when it caught fire late referendum will put more pres- should be off the table. the threat to living standards, Michael Gove, said Khan want- day evening, he said through his spokesman. (AGENCIES) Thursday or early Friday, and sure on Labour leader Jeremy London backed remaining the economy and jobs was too ed to frustrate the vote. they took to life rafts to await help, Rear Admiral Juan Francisco Herrera, a navy commander in Colombia's Accuser of US high-court San Andres and Providencia Around 1,000 Hungarians protest Luxembourg FM sparks nominee Kavanaugh area, said. (AFP) Italy ire with ‘fascist’ jibe goes public: W Post Texas police arrest against Orban at pro-EU rally US: A woman who had anony- Border Patrol agent AFP necessary to counter Europe's mously accused US Supreme for killing 4 women REUTERS it would seek legal ways to ROME ageing population. Salvini later Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh BUDAPEST challenge the ruling which it shared a video of the row on his of sexual misconduct in the early TEXAS: Texas police on described as "petty revenge". LUXEMBOURGISH Foreign Facebook page along with com- 1980s decided to go public with Saturday arrested a veteran AROUND 1,000 Hungarians However, Hungary is unlikely Minister Jean Asselborn drew ments aimed at further taunting her accusations and provided US Border Patrol agent, who protested against Prime Min- to be suspended from voting the ire of Italy's Matteo Salvini the Luxembourgish minister. details of the alleged incident, is suspected of killing four ister Viktor Orban on Sunday in the EU since Poland and the Sunday after accusing the far- In an interview with Ger- the Washington Post reported women within the past two at a pro-EU rally organised by Czech Republic have said they right interior minister of using man media, Asselborn de- on Sunday. Christine Blasey weeks and kidnapping a fifth. leftist opposition parties, de- would back Orban and veto "fascist" methods, in a worsen- nounced Salvini for using "the Ford said that as a high school Juan David Ortiz, a 35-year- manding that the government any sanction against Hungary. ing spat over immigration be- methods and tone of the fas- student in suburban Maryland old who has worked for the respect democratic rights and "Europe stood by us, now tween the two men. cists from the 30s". just outside of Washington, a Border Patrol for a decade, other EU values. it is our turn," the organisers The pair first clashed Fri- "I stand by what I said," he "stumbling drunk" Kavanaugh was found hiding in a parking The European Parlia- of Sunday's rally in Buda- day at an EU meeting in Vienna told Spiegel Online this week- pinned her to a bed, groped her lot after a woman he ‘ab- ment voted on Wednesday to Hungarian PM Viktor Orban. pest said in a statement on when Salvini referred to Afri- end, adding: "It was a calculat- and attempted to remove her ducted’ was able to escape sanction Hungary for flout- their Facebook page. "Orban can migrants as "slaves". His ed provocation." Salvini, whose clothing. Ford, said that in July and alert law enforcement, ing EU rules on democracy, left Orban isolated from some and his Fidesz party lost in remarks prompted an angry anti-immigration League party she sent a letter to Democratic officials said.(REUTERS) civil rights and corruption in powerful allies in the Europe- European parliament, and outburst from Asselborn who is part of Italy's ruling coali- Representative Anna Eshoo an unprecedented step that an Parliament. Hungary said Hungary has won." has defended immigration as tion, hit back Sunday. about the incident. (REUTERS) Residents of hurricane-hit US town start to pick up the pieces

AFP ing such a "nightmare" when "We can't really stay in at the NEW BERN, ETATS-UNIS they moved from New York to Florence delivers more drenching moment, the smell is just too North Carolina. rains in eastern parts of US bad." Sheltered from the rain WITH rain still falling and no "It's our first hurricane. by the porch of the imposing electricity, residents of New The wind was quite strong, WILSON: Florence drenched North Carolina with yet more rain family home, Laurie Eudy, the Bern, North Carolina are start- some branches went down. But on Sunday and officials warned residents that “the worst is yet fourth generation to occupy the ing to pick up the pieces after we were mainly affected by the to come” from a storm that has killed at least 11 people, as premises, takes time to update devastating flooding caused by flooding. The water started to rivers inland were likely to flood. The most rain so far from Flor- her journal. "There's a lot to Hurricane Florence. rise even before the hurricane ence was 33.9 inches (86 cm) in Swansboro, North Carolina, write about," she says. An entry At the confluence of the was here," Baras said. a new record for a single hurricane in the state. The previous in her neat handwriting reads: Neuse and Trent rivers, where She shows photos taken record was 24 inches (61 cm), set by Hurricane Floyd, which "That was an adventure!" several hundred people were the day before on her phone: killed 56 people in 1999, said Bryce Link, a meteorologist with She heard "a loud bump" rescued from flood waters, uni- "Do you see the red car over private forecasting service DTN Marine Weather. In Fayetteville, in the middle of the night formed national guardsmen there? It was completely cov- a North Carolina city of about 210,000 people some 90 miles when the waters of the Neuse tour an area to provide assist- ered with water." (145 km) inland, authorities told thousands of residents near River swept up the street: "I Bill Wheeler makes a video recording of the damage to his store, ance. "Do you need anything?" Debris litters the ground the Cape Fear River and Little River to get out of their homes by first thought it was a tree, after Hurricane Florence filled it with four feet of water, in New one asks. "Power!" a weary around their modest red brick Sunday afternoon because of the flood risk.(REUTERS) but when I opened the door, Bern, North Carolina. on Sunday. (AFP) young woman replies. home and neighbors have left I saw a boat knocking at the Clint Hawkins and Jenny wet mattresses and sofas on front of the house." to wade into the water and damage, but Eudy fears they Baras accept food and wa- the sidewalk, but the young stairs before the water came. power to come back to give it Her husband and broth- repel it. The house is elevat- may be without electricity ter. They did not imagine liv- couple had time to climb up- "We're now waiting for the a deep clean," said Hawkins. er-in-law donned life jackets ed and was largely spared "for two weeks at least." India finance minister says confident of www.facebook.com/QatarTribune meeting fiscal deficit target www.youtube.com/QatarTribuneChannel PAGE 14 www.twitter.com/Qatar_Tribune

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developer, the company said Chairman Fahad Hamad al Nebras Power CEO Khalid to support our Netherlands af- forward in our performance The acquisition gives Nebras access to in a statement on Sunday. Mohannadi said, “The acqui- Mohammed Jolo said, “We filiate in executing this trans- and the strength of partner- ZEN currently has 96MW sition by our Dutch affiliate of are very pleased with this ac- action for Nebras.” ship that exists between Ne- Netherlands’ renewable power market of solar capacity in operation, a controlling stake in ZEN is quisition, which adds to our ZEN CEO Michel Peek bras and ZEN”. under construction or ready the first step in the direction existing solar portfolio includ- said, “The agreement signed Faisal al Siddiqi, busi- QNA veloper and operator of solar for construction and intends to which we have planned since ing the largest operating solar today brings ZEN to a com- ness development director DOHA power generation assets in the grow further taking advantage the very inception of Nebras IPP in Jordan, Shams Maan, pletely new level as a devel- at Nebras, said, “We look at Netherlands. of the Netherlands govern- four years ago. and AM Solar, which is under oper, EPC contractor, and ZEN primarily as an excellent NEBRAS Power’s Dutch sub- The acquisition gives Ne- ment’s supportive measures. “The intent was and is for construction.” operator and will support the new business development sidiary Nebras Power Invest- bras access to the attractive ZEN joins the growing Nebras to become a grass-root He said, “We will continue deployment of an ambitious opportunity, building on an ment Management (NPIM) and fast-growing Netherlands’ portfolio of Nebras’ assets, international power develop- building our international growth strategy in solar ener- already sizable base, in a rap- has signed an agreement to ac- renewable power market and which is spread from Europe er. ZEN transaction will con- presence and forming part- gy projects in the Netherlands idly growing market. ZEN will quire 75 percent equity stake is in line with Nebras’ objec- to the Middle East and South firm this strategy and at the nerships with local operators to become a European market provide to Nebras access to its in Zon Exploitatie Nederland tives of establishing itself as East Asia. same time provide diversity to with whom we can achieve leader. local development team, local Holding (ZEN), a leading de- a leading international power Nebras Power Board our portfolio.” rapid growth. We were happy “We are proud of this leap knowhow and deal pipeline.”

Quick read China may reject new trade talks if Alassane urges Qatari investors more tariffs imposed THE Chinese government may decline to participate in proposed trade talks with the to explore Ivory Coast market United States later this month if the Trump administration moves forward with additional tariffs on imported Chinese Ivory Coast offers business opportunities in the fields of agriculture, industry and real estate, says president goods, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing Chi- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK nese officials.(REUTERS) DOHA

THE President of Ivory Coast Alassane Ouattara has invited Russia, Saudi Qatari businessmen to invest in pledge long-term his country and take advantage oil cooperation of the favourable investment opportunities available there. RUSSIAN Energy Minister Addressing a joint business Alexander Novak and his Saudi meeting organised by Qatar counterpart Khalid al Falih have Chamber in Doha on Sunday, pledged to continue working Ouattara said his country of- toward long-term cooperation fers business opportunities in among OPEC and non-OPEC the fields of agriculture, indus- members, the Russian energy try and real estate within a safe ministry said on Sunday. In a and encouraging investment meeting in Moscow on Saturday, climate for foreign investors. Novak and Falih also discussed The Ivory Coast President bilateral energy ties and the glo- extended invitation to the Qa- bal energy market, the ministry tari investors to visit his coun- said. (REUTERS) try in the first quarter of next year to explore investment op- portunities in various sectors. Earlier, Qatar Chamber Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara with Qatar Chamber Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed al Thani and other dignitaries during a joint business meeting in Exchange rate (QC) Chairman Sheikh Khalifa Doha on Sunday. bin Jassim al Thani addressing Currency buy QR sell QR the gathering said the meeting leadership and the strength of US Dollar 3.6315 3.6500 provides a platform for both our national economy. Qatar’s countries’ businessmen to en- economy is open and welcomes Euro 4.1919 4.3302 hance cooperation at all eco- This meeting provides a all world investors.” Pound Sterling 4.7106 4.8540 nomic levels. platform for both countries’ Sheikh Khalifa said both Indian Rupee 0.0502 0.0514 Urging Qatari business- countries enjoy robust re- men to explore investment op- businessmen to explore lationship based on mutual Pakistani Rupee 0.0000 0.0297 portunities available in Ivory ways of enhancing respect. “This, undoubtedly, Philippine Peso 0.0664 0.0686 Coast, Sheikh Khalifa said, cooperation at all economic stimulates us to exert extra ef- Sri Lankan Rupee 00000 0.0230 "We know that Ivory Coast has areas and review forts to deepen our economic huge potentials and there are trade-related opportunities and investment cooperation at Bangladeshi Taka 00000 0.0440 plenty of investment opportu- all levels, especially that trade Nepalese Rupee 0.0000 0.0324 nities for Qatari businessmen QC Chairman Sheikh Khalifa exchange between the two especially in food security and countries is still below aspira- Japanese Yen 0.0325 0.0336 bin Jassim al Thani agriculture sectors.” tions,” he added. Kuwaiti Dinar 11.899 12.171 He said QC greatly wel- Talking about investment Saudi Riyal 0.9570 0.9791 comes establishing business all economic areas and review opportunites in Qatar, Sheikh partnerships between Qatari trade-related opportunities," Khalifa said the government Omani Riyal 9.2560 9.5740 and Ivorian companies Sheikh Khalifa said. provides host of incentives to UAE Dirham 0.9770 0.9975 "This meeting provides a He said, "Qatar has suc- draw foreign investments and Bahraini Dinar 9.5610 9.7650 platform for both countries’ cessfully overcome the reper- always develop number of leg- businessmen to explore ways cussions of the unjust siege islations and laws that protect Source: www.dohabank.com.qa of enhancing cooperation at thanks to the wise vision of our and enhance these businesses. Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara addresses a business meeting in Doha on Sunday. Huge investment opportunities for Qatari firms in B’desh: Envoy

SATYENDRA PATHAK able workforce and an invest- minister will be instrumental DOHA ment regime that includes the in enhancing bilateral trade be- protection of foreign invest- tween the two countries. QATARI companies should ment by law and generous tax In the meantime, the Bang- consider Bangladesh as an im- holidays. ladeshi envoy met with Qatar portant investment destination Booming Besides officials from QFC, Chamber Chairman Sheikh given the huge opportunities the envoy said, representatives Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mo- for investments in the country’s sectors from Qatar Investment Au- hammad al Thani and urged various economic sectors, Am- thority (QIA) and Qatar Cham- him to send a Qatari business bassador of Bangladesh to Qa- Qatari companies can seize ber will also participate in the delegation to visit world class tar HE Ashud Ahmed has said. opportunities in Bangladesh’s seminar. pharmaceutical plants in Bang- In an exclusive interview booming sectors such as The ambassador also re- ladesh and explore the possi- with Qatar Tribune ahead of power, telecommunications, vealed that BIDA executive bility of importing medicines the seminar on ‘Foreign Direct pharmaceuticals and chairman will hold a pre-semi- at the most competitive price Investment Opportunities in infrastructure, the envoy said nar meeting with QIA chief to ap- to meet Qatar’s increasing de- Bangladesh’ in Doha on Sep- prise him of particular projects mand. tember 22, the Bangladeshi where Qatar can invest. “Qatar needs to secure envoy said that Bangladesh “Qatar and Bangladesh can regular supplies of medicines requires a lot of foreign in- ogy, manufacturing and food. work hand in hand to ensure especially at a time when some vestment in economic sectors These are the prime areas issues that companies face can of the neighbouring countries like power, telecommunica- where Qatari investors can look Ambassador of Bangladesh to Qatar HE Ashud Ahmed apprised Qatar Chamber Chairman Sheikh Khalifa be quickly resolved so as to have imposed economic block- tions, pharmaceuticals and for opportunities to invest in bin Jassim bin Mohammad al Thani of various high quality pharmaceutical plants in Bangladesh during a encourage more Qatari invest- ade on it. We offer our high infrastructure. Bangladesh, Ahmed said add- meeting in Doha recently. ment in Bangladesh,” the en- quality medicines at reasonable The envoy noted that Qatari ing the upcoming seminar voy said. rates. This is the area where Qa- companies stand to reap ben- would highlight ready-to-invest significance as it will be partici- entation by Bangladesh Invest- velopment, the envoy said that Citing the current trade vol- tar and Bangladesh can forge efits from Bangladesh’s rapid projects in Bangladesh. pated by Bangladesh’s Minis- ment Development Author- Islam will make presentations ume between Qatar and Bang- strong ties,” the envoy said. industrialisation and growing The seminar, organised by ter of State for Foreign Affairs ity (BIDA) Executive Chairman on offer investors can access ladesh as insignificant given “We got a very positive re- market if they also seize on op- Bangladesh Forum Qatar in Shahriar Alam, the envoy said. Kazi M Aminul Islam. to newly-expanding industries the potential of the two coun- sponse from Qatar Chamber. portunities in booming sectors collaboration with Qatar Fi- The high-profile seminar, As the country presses on and special economic zones, a tries, the envoy expressed hope We expect partnerships in this such as information technol- nancial Centre, holds a lot of he said, will also see the pres- with the next stage of its de- large, young and easily-train- that the visit of the Bangladeshi important sector,” he said. Economy & Business Monday, September 17, 2018 13 Thara’a draw: Two BMW aims to cut battery expenses, Barwa Bank clients get QR10,000 richer share costs on self-driving vehicles

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK two for QR10,000 each. The German luxury vehicle maker is pursuing a strategy aimed at securing low-cost batteries than rivals DOHA Twice a year, two win- ners are picked for cash REUTERS WASMIYA Dalhem al Ku- rewards of QR25,000 and NEW YORK wari and Madhuri Jalan another two for QR50,000 won QR10,000 each after each. BMW AG plans more deals Barwa Bank’s latest round Additionally, two cus- with mining companies to of raffle draw in its ongo- tomers are picked annu- secure electric vehicle bat- ing contest to promote ally for the grand prize of tery materials, and is open to ‘Thara’a’, its Shariah-com- QR1 million each. Over the forming alliances to share the pliant savings account. course, the constest would costs of developing autono- Twenty-one other cus- have rewarded QR3.3 million mous-vehicle systems, the tomers won QR5,000 each. to around 194 customers. automaker’s research and de- They are Maher Almokhtar velopment chief told Reuters. Rouhdu, Abdulla Turki BMW management board al Subaey, Aysha Essa al Thara’a account holders member Klaus Froehlich said Sulaiti, Abdulla Ali al Ku- are eligible for a number automakers and large suppli- wari, Hamad Ali al Kaabi, of periodic draws for ers are beginning to discuss Abdulla Mohammed al Ha- how to agree on one standard madi, Aljori Yousef al aber, cash prizes. Totalling for autonomous-vehicle sys- Obaidullah Muhammad, QR3.3 million, Thara’a tems. Froehlich has said in the Zaid Said Hamto, Iqbal cash rewards are past automakers and suppli- Abdul Bari, Bassel Zeini, distributed on a monthly ers should agree on a single Georges Nader, Moham- and biannual basis to standard. mad Mustafa Wais, Faisal “Everybody has an interest Ali al Anssari, Tameem customers holding a or should have an interest” in Adel al Joof, Ghazi Yagoub minimum balance of common autonomous-vehicle Babiker, Mohammed Sul- QR10,000 standards, Froehlich said ear- tan al Sorour, Abdulaziz lier this week during an event Haji Alabdulmalik, Najla to show off a futuristic, elec- Rashid al Mudahka, Abdul- Coupled with cash priz- tric and autonomous sport laSaeed al Marri and Nouf es and a reward scheme, utility vehicle. Essa al Hitmi. Thara’a is a product full of Froehlich made his com- The draw was conduct- value-added benefits and ments before a report in Au- ed under the supervision of services. Thara’a offers ac- tomotive News on Friday that a representative of the qual- countholders access to Volkswagen AG is interested itative license and market Barwa Bank’s innovative in an industry alliance to control department of the banking channels, with ben- standardize autonomous ve- Ministry of Economy and efits including unlimited hicle systems. Commerce. withdrawals and deposits, On batteries, Froehlich Thara’a offers account as well as free fund trans- said, BMW is pursuing a strat- BMW rode a wave of electric vehicle marketing this month by European luxury brands. holders the chance to win fers across their accounts egy aimed at securing lower- up to QR 1 million, a first for and through all Barwa Bank cost batteries than rivals, in ing Tata Motors Ltd’s Jaguar nese battery maker Contem- ing autonomous driving and Islamic banks in Qatar. channels. part by controlling the supply Land Rover and Volvo Cars, a porary Amperex Technology touch-screen controls embed- Thara’a account hold- Barwa Bank offers an of raw materials for its bat- unit of China’s Zhejiang Geely Co Ltd (CATL) and South Ko- ded in the rear seat cushion, ers are eligible for a number extensive variety of per- tery-making partners. Holding Group Inc, are gear- rea’s Samsung Electronics Co We will have agreements hints at an electric vehicle of periodic draws for cash sonal banking products “We will have agreements ing up new electric models. Ltd. However, Froehlich said with mining companies. We BMW could launch among prizes based on several cri- and investments, as well with mining companies,” The legacy automakers are those companies will supply have one agreement. There 12 fully electric models it has teria. Totalling QR3.3 mil- as seven strategically lo- Froehlich said. “We have under pressure from regula- batteries using a proprietary promised by 2025. lion, Thara’a cash rewards cated branches and a broad one agreement. There will be tors in China, Europe and BMW design. will be more. On Monday, Volkswagen’s are distributed on a month- network of ATMs located more.” A key issue, he said, the state of California to field “In electromobility, you BMW management board Audi brand plans a splashy ly and biannual basis to cus- across Qatar. Customers is securing cobalt from mines more clean vehicles. The Eu- have to be a cost leader,” he member Klaus Froehlich launch for its e-Tron sport tomers holding a minimum can access their accounts that do not exploit workers or ropean brands also want to said. “If you are not a cost utility, the same day Tesla Inc balance of QR10,000. from the convenience of employ children. keep more affluent consumers leader you will not survive.” Chief Executive Elon Musk Every month will see their office or home through BMW rode a wave of elec- from flocking to vehicles made BMW on Saturday showed a stage have traveled around has said he plans to make a raffle draw that picks 21 the state-of–the-art online tric vehicle marketing this by Silicon Valley automaker off the electric, autonomous the world in the hold of a news about the first passenger winners for cash rewards of banking, or via the 24/7 month by European luxury Tesla Inc . “Vision iNext” SUV in Beijing Lufthansa cargo jet. The vehi- for his space launch company QR5,000 each and another Contact Centre. brands. The German auto- BMW has previously dis- as part of a publicity tour in cle, with gas and brake pedals SpaceX’s slyly named BFR makers and rivals, includ- closed agreements with Chi- which the prototype car and that sink into the floor dur- rocket. Roger Dubuis unveils Excalibur Automatic ‘Banking system healthy 10 years after meltdown’ AFP consumer confidence “skyrocketed” amid a subprime mortgage crisis, Skeleton to honour boxer Canelo Alvarez WASHINGTON after his election. setting off a broader market crash “The banking system is very, that imperiled the global financial JPMORGAN Chase CEO Jamie Di- very, very healthy. And regulators system. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK mon said Sunday the US banking should actually take a little bit of a Dimon defended the federal DOHA system has returned to full health 10 victory lap because Lehman would bailouts of the big US banks at the years after the collapse of Lehman not happen today,” he said on ABC’s height of the crisis. But he said he ROGER Dubuis is synonymous Brothers plunged the world into the “This Week.” understood why many believe it was with adrenaline, an unflinching worst financial crisis since the Great “There will be a recession one unfair that the banks were protected focus on performance, matched Depression. day, but it won’t be the banking while other Americans were left to by fearless dedication to pushing Dimon, who traded barbs ear- system. It’ll probably be something suffer the consequences. boundaries. lier in the week with Donald Trump, else,” he said. “And there’s some truth to that. Based on this blend of gave the US president “pretty good” Lehman Brothers, a venerable And they didn’t see Old Testament strength, determination and marks for his handling of the US Wall Street investment bank, filed justice. So I understand why there is perseverance, the Maison has economy, noting that business and for bankruptcy September 15, 2008 a lot of anger out there,” he said. chosen to support rising Mexi- can boxing star Canelo Alvarez. Multiple world champion in two weight classes, Canelo is ranked the world’s best active boxer, Digital assistants hone skills to deliver news pound for pound. To mark the first round of this hard-hitting alliance, Roger AFP Dubuis is unveiling a reinterpre- WASHINGTON tation of its signature Excalibur Dubuis skills has been applied $89,500 (tax excluded). Automatic Skeleton all about to transforming Canelo’s initials On Saturday, this powerful “WHAT’S the news?” has become black and gold, emulating Cane- into the jumper spring, a func- new friend of the brand has em- a familiar refrain for consumers lo’s colours of choice on this mo- tional part of the watch move- bodied the identity codes of the with smart speakers, opening up a mentous occasion. ment. Maison when he won the fight new channel for publishers but also In addition to a strap made These 88 timepieces, avail- against current WBA, WBC, IBF raising concerns about the grow- from the champion boxer’s own able worldwide in retail and and IBO middleweight world ing influence of tech platforms in boxing gloves, the finest Roger wholesale, will be sold at RSP champion Gennady Golovkin. media. Devices such as Amazon’s Alexa-powered speakers, Google Canelo1 - EXCALIBUR ORIGINAL ROGER DUBUIS Canelo2 - EXCALIBUR ORIGINAL ROGER DUBUIS Home and Apple HomePod are in- creasingly delivering news flashes Excalibur Automatic DESCRIPTION Excalibur Skeleton DESCRIPTION Excalibur Original - Golden skeleton automatic Excalibur Original - Skeleton double flying tourbil- and summaries, and giving users Skeleton RD820SQ caliber - 18K pink gold case - 42mm - Double Flying lon RD01SQ caliber - 18K pink gold case - 45mm the option to get more in-depth strap made of boxing glove leather Tourbillon - strap made of boxing glove leather news, just by asking. A special and limited edition Excalibur Original is the perfect match between Excalibur Original is the perfect match between For beleaguered news organiza- made for Saùl Canelo Alvarez high watch-making technology and natural ele- high watch-making technology and natural ele- A special and limited edition tions, voice could be a new channel and the rematch against gance. In this collection, movements are skeleted, made for Saùl Canelo Alvarez gance. In this collection, movements are skeleted, Golovkin. The Excalibur 42 giving them a sharp look, and the materials are giving them a sharp look, and the materials are to connect with consumers seeking chosen among the most luxurious and innovative and the rematch against chosen among the most luxurious and innovative updates or specific information on Google’s Home and Pixel products are seen at a product launch event at the Automatic Skeleton dresses Golovkin. The Excalibur 45 selections. selections. demand. SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, California. (AFP/FILE) with the colors of El Canelo: AUTOMATIC RD820SQ SERIES: The automatic Skeleton Double Flying AUTOMATIC RD01SQ SERIES: The skeleton dou- black and gold. Limited to 88 movement is highlighted by the astral skeleton Tourbillon dresses with the ble flying tourbillon is one of the highest complica- News organizations such as the structure and the micro-rotor, offering a spectacular colors of El Canelo: black and tion in the world of Haute Horlogerie. Roger Dubuis BBC, Washington Post and Nation- portant reason for owning a smart to get out in front,” he said. pieces, the timepiece view on the mechanism. Not only aesthetics, the was the first to release such an complication. celebrates the victory of the gold. Limited to 8 pieces, the al Public Radio are among those speaker, and that one in three lis- The Washington Post -- owned micro-rotor offers a winding ratio as good as the best CASE having developed “skills” for digital tened to news briefings. by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos -- of- world famous counter single-direction big oscillating weight. timepiece celebrates the Type: Excalibur case assistants that enable consumers to A separate study by Oxford Uni- fers updates on Alexa-powered de- puncher. CASE victory of the world famous Diameter: 45mm Type: Excalibur case counter puncher. Material: 18K pink gold listen to updates or other reports. versity’s Reuters Institute of con- vices so users may ask, “Alexa, what BUCKLE Diameter: 42mm Bezel: fluted 18K pink gold bezel with DLC coating “Smart speakers are a poten- sumers in the US, Britain, Germany are my notifications?” or “Alexa, BUCKLE 18K pink gold, adjustable folding buckle Material: 18K pink gold on the top surface tially rich terrain” for news organi- and South Korea found 43 percent 18K pink gold, adjustable folding buckle what did I miss?” to hear breaking LABEL Bezel: fluted 18K pink gold bezel with DLC coating Crown: 18K pink gold LABEL zations, said Damian Radcliffe, a used smart speakers to “access the news. Poinçon de Genève on the top surface Glass: sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment Crown: 18K pink gold Poinçon de Genève Case Back: 18K pink gold journalism professor at the Univer- latest news.” Rick Edmonds, a media analyst Limited Glass: sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment Limited MOVEMENT sity of Oregon. Greg Sterling, a technology ana- at the Poynter Institute, said there Edition of Case Back: 18K pink gold Edition of Type: Mechanical, manual-winding For consumers, the speakers lyst and contributing editor to the may not be quick payoff though 88 pces MOVEMENT 8 pces Caliber: RD01SQ Manufacture Roger Dubuis are being used instead of radio or Search Engine Land blog, said con- voice-delivered news but that Type: Mechanical, automatic with micro-rotor Functions: Hours, Minutes television for on-demand news. sumers are become more comfort- “news organizations see this as a Caliber: RD820SQ Manufacture Roger Dubuis Number of components: 301 Functions: Hours, Minutes Frequency: 2 x 3 hz (21’600 vph) For struggling news organisa- able with voice search as the un- way to build a bigger audience.” Number of components: 167 Power reserve: 50 hours tions “these technologies create derlying technology improves, and But giving tech platforms a big- Frequency: 4 hz (28’800 vph) WATER RESISTANCE fresh ways to reach news audienc- are comfortable with “on demand” ger role in delivering news raises a Power reserve: 60 hours 5 BAR (50m) es,” Radcliffe said. services like Netflix or podcasts. number of ethical and legal ques- WATER RESISTANCE DIAL An Adobe Analytics survey Many news organizations that tions, says Tim Hwang, head of 5 BAR (50m) Anthracite skeleton dial and flange, gold plated found 32 percent of US households lost readers in the shift to digital the Harvard-MIT sponsored Ethics DIAL hour markers with golden superluminova, Anthracite skeleton dial and flange, gold plated hour 18K pink gold hands use a smart speaker, with most of see this as an opportunity, Sterling and Governance of Artificial Intel- markers, 18K pink gold black PVD coated hands STRAP them using them daily. said. ligence Initiative. STRAP strap made with boxing gloves leather According to an Edison Re- “A lot of newspapers watched “It really puts the platform in strap made with boxing gloves leather search report for NPR, 77 percent and waited as people took away the role of curator in a very clear of consumers said news was an im- their audiences, and now they want way,” Hwang said. 14 Monday, September 17, 2018 Economy & Business Are we there yet? No bottom in sight Trump ‘likely’ to announce for China stocks

AFP further China tariffs today hundreds of Chinese compa- SHANGHAI nies into MSCI’s global equi- ties indices. SHANGHAI is the world’s The move is expected to The new tariffs will be on a list of items that included $200 bn worth of tech and consumer products worst-performing major eventually lure billions in stock market this year de- foreign investment into Chi- spite respectable corporate nese shares. earnings, a disconnect which The government also is feeding growing talk that outlined plans to entice Chinese equities are now a emerging domestic tech gi- screaming buy. ants to list shares in China Not so fast, say bro- rather than abroad, after kers and analysts, who first-generation champions warn shares have further to like Alibaba and Tencent fall due to US-China trade went overseas. squabbling, slowing Chinese But 2018’s declines are economic growth, and a gov- by no means irrational, said ernment crackdown on debt Brock Silvers, managing di- that is drying up liquidity. Despite China’s still en- viable economic growth of over six percent, the Shang- hai Composite Index is down 19 percent this year and flirt- ing with levels not seen since Tread cautiously late 2014. As a result, share valua- Despite China’s still tions in relation to earnings enviable economic growth are the most attractive in of over six percent, the years, down as much as 50 Shanghai Composite Index percent compared to 10-year is down 19 percent this averages in some cases. year and flirting with levels Investors are waiting to pounce “like lions and leop- not seen since late 2014. ards lurking in the grass,” As a result, share said Zhang Qun, chief mar- valuations in relation to ket strategist with Citic earnings are the most Securities. attractive in years, down as “Looking at historical much as 50 percent data, valuations are definite- compared to 10-year ly appropriate (for buying),” averages in some cases. he said. “But they could stay low for a while.” rector of Shanghai-based in- Nervy authorities have vestment advisory Kaiyuan begun repeatedly stressing Capital. Shipping containers, including those from COSCO, a Chinese state-owned shipping and logistics company await transportation on a rail line at the Port of Long Beach in Long Beach, the market’s overall attrac- “The economy is slowing, California. US President Donald Trump has decided to impose tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports and could make the announcement today. (AFP) tiveness, and a report last inbound investment is de- week by China’s top state clining, credit is worsening, REUTERS internet technology products One observer in the busi- Premier Liu He, for more think tank touted “histori- the trade conflict is expand- WASHINGTON and other electronics, printed Sweeping list ness sector said the adminis- talks. cally low” valuations. ing, the yuan is weakening, circuit boards and consumer tration may have reduced its The administration has “Value has emerged in and global interest rates are US President Donald Trump is goods including Chinese sea- O The tariff is likely to apply planned tariff level after hear- already levied duties on $50 the stock market,” it said. rising,” he said. likely to announce new tariffs food, furniture and lighting to internet technology ing public comments, hoping billion worth of Chinese goods Anticipation of a rebound “There’s little hope for on about $200 billion on Chi- products, tires, chemicals, products and other electron- companies would not immedi- following a study on China’s has also been fed, brokers positive momentum until nese imports as early as Mon- plastics, bicycles and car seats ics, printed circuit boards ately hike prices for consumer intellectual property practices told AFP, by major listed China’s economy revives or day, a senior administration for babies. It was unclear if goods to pass along the costs. released earlier this year. firms snapping up their own it reaches a trade truce.” official has said. the administration will ex- and consumer goods includ- Still, the additional tariffs On September 7, Trump shares, viewing them as un- Securities giant Nomura The tariff level will prob- empt any of the products that ing Chinese seafood, could complicate trade talks warned that he had further dervalued compared to the said it expects China’s econ- ably be about 10 percent, the were on the list, which was an- furniture and lighting with China expected later this tariffs ready to go on $267 bil- companies’ fundamentals. omy and exports to weaken, Wall Street Journal reported, nounced in July. products, tires, chemicals, month. lion worth of Chinese imports But the market is uncon- has trimmed forecasts for quoting people familiar with On Friday, White House plastics, bicycles and car Trump has demanded that beyond those that will be tar- vinced: sluggish trading vol- key China share indices, and the matter. spokeswoman Lindsay Walters seats for babies China cut its $375 billion trade geted this week. If all of the ume last week hit its lowest was shifting money away This is below the 25 per- said Trump “has been clear surplus with the United States, tariffs were invoked, total im- levels in two years. from Chinese equities into cent the administration said it that he and his administration O The administration has end policies aimed at acquir- ports from China facing tariffs The year 2018 wasn’t cash. was considering for this possi- will continue to take action to already levied duties on ing US technologies and intel- would exceed the $505 billion supposed to be this way. There are potential trade- ble round of tariffs. The White address China’s unfair trade $50 billion worth of lectual property and roll back in goods that the United States The government began war bright spots, Nomura House did not immediately practices. We encourage China Chinese goods high-tech industrial subsidies. imported from China last year. the year on guard against ex- added, saying well-known respond to a request for com- to address the long-standing This week, the world’s two This year, imports from cessive share price increases, Chinese consumer brands ment. concerns raised by the Unites largest economies appeared to China through July were up and optimism was fuelled could benefit from patriotic, The upcoming tariffs will States.” iffs, despite Treasury Secretary be making progress on trade. nearly 9 percent from the by the June introduction of “buy domestic” sentiment. be on a list of items that in- Trump had already direct- Steven Mnuchin’s attempts to Treasury invited senior Chi- same period of 2017, accord- cluded $200 billion worth of ed aides to proceed with tar- restart trade talks with China. nese officials, including Vice ing to US Census Bureau data. India finance minister says confident of meeting fiscal deficit target

REUTERS concerns that a confluence the economy. current account deficit and that ends in March 2019, will NEW DELHI of factors could derail the Jaitley’s message comes a pushed its balance of pay- be completed without any Indian economy, Finance day after he outlined a slew of Highlights ments into the red in April- spending cuts, adding that INDIA’S finance minister Minister Arun Jaitley said measures aimed at stemming O Fiscal year to end without June for the first time in six inflation remained broadly said on Saturday that the gov- on Saturday the government a decline in the rupee - the quarters. under control. ernment is confident of meet- is sure of meeting the fiscal worst-performing Asian cur- spending cuts: Fin min “The government is confi- India on Friday said it will ing its fiscal deficit target of deficit target given robust tax rency this year. O Will have higher-than- dent and will strictly maintain take steps to cut down “non- 3.3 percent of gross domestic collections. Despite strong GDP projected growth rate: Jaitley the 3.3 percent fiscal deficit necessary” imports, ease product in the current fiscal “We will have a growth growth, the rupee has weak- target,” said Jaitley, adding overseas borrowing norms year, a day after outlining a rate higher than what we’d ened about 11 percent this O Prime minister satisfied Modi expressed satisfaction for the manufacturing sector number of measures to bol- projected earlier this year in year amid higher oil prices with broad economic on the macro-economic data and relax rules around banks ster the falling rupee. the budget,” Jaitley said, after and an emerging markets parameters that has so far emerged for raising masala bonds, or ru- In a message clearly he and his team briefed Prime sell-off. this year. pee-denominated overseas aimed at allaying market Minister Narendra Modi on This has widened India’s India’s Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Jaitley said the fiscal year bonds.

TAINTED PERCEPTION Investors slow to follow H&M and Ikea into Ukraine

AFP tions at my place, so I was waiting Poroshenko, Ikea’s chief execu- although Ukraine is run by a pro- KIEV for Ikea to come, I’m going to buy tive in southeastern Europe Stefan Western government, corruption lots of stuff there,” said Nadya Vanoverbeke said: “It’s the right and the rumbling conflict remain WHEN Swedish clothing giant Vatulyova, a PR manager in Kiev. moment for Ikea to be here, when troublesome. H&M opened its first store in “It’s great that the big brands we look at the business climate and The Minsk agreements, signed Ukraine earlier this month, thou- are coming, it’s a sign that we’re the opportunities.” in 2015, have reduced violence sands of high-street fashion lovers part of a global world.” Ryanair -- Europe’s busiest car- and narrowed down the size of the rushed in to buy jeggings, flares But Ukraine is still far from rier -- also took the plunge earlier conflict zone. and jersey dresses. being a top destination for global this month, launching flights link- The economy may be gradu- But the excitement wasn’t just investors. ing Kiev and Berlin. Since last year, ally recovering, but the volume of about the affordable, colourful They cite corruption and a lack Ukrainians have been able to travel foreign direct investment remains clothes. The store’s arrival was of trust in the justice system as ob- visa-free within the 26-member very low: between 2016 and 2017 also a sign that better things may stacles to pouring more capital into Schengen zone. it fell from $3.3 billion to $2.6 finally be coming to the country’s the country of 40 million, accord- Like H&M, Ryanair and Ikea billion. economy -- long battered by politi- ing to a survey released earlier this had previously abandoned at- In the first half of 2018, it cal instability, a conflict in the east, month by the Centre for Economic tempts to start operating in reached just $1.2 billion. and corruption. Strategy think tank. Ukraine. “Investor confidence has Also in September, Irish no- Ukraine, which in 2013-2014 In 2009, Ikea said it would improved but is held back by frills airline Ryanair began flying saw a pro-EU revolt, is still strug- open an outlet there and went concerns about the slow pace of to Ukraine, in a move widely seen gling to end a deadly conflict with The logo of IKEA is pictured at Europe’s biggest Ikea store in Kungens Kurva, on to buy a plot of land near the key reforms... and uncertainty sur- as a boon for the battered tourism Russian-backed separatists. south-west of Stockholm. (AFP) southwestern port city of Odessa, rounding the 2019 elections,” the sector. And Kiev faces frequent ac- but it later ditched those plans, World Bank said in April. And Swedish furniture behe- cusations that its anti-corruption though ahead of Russia. European Business Association saying the market was not strong Pro-Western Poroshenko is moth Ikea this week announced policies are failing to root out graft. And with uncertainty rising (EBA) in Ukraine, the decision by enough. expected to run for a second term, plans to open a store there in 2019. Ukraine ranked 130th out of ahead of presidential and par- firms like Ikea, Ryanair and H&M Ukrainian and Swedish media but former prime minister Yulia For many Ukrainians, the 180 on Transparency Internation- liamentary elections next year, to invest is more the result of years reports had at the time suggested Tymoshenko is leading in the polls. greater consumer choice presented al’s corruption perception index foreign direct investment of targeted efforts by the Ukraine the real reason it pulled out was Her relations with Russian by international chains such as in 2017 -- a long way behind some remains low. authorities than a general trend. that Ukrainian officials were de- leadership are opaque and her Ikea is very welcome. ex-Soviet countries such as Belarus According to Anna Derevy- During talks in Kiev this week manding kickbacks. economic policies have been con- “I am about to start renova- (ranked 68) and Moldova (122), anko, executive director of the with Ukrainian President Petro Fast-forward to 2018, and demned as populist by critics. www.guide.com.qa  Monday, September 17, 2018

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tournament’s leading scorer Qatar clubs a step Baghdad for some goals, the Algerian international has net- away from ACL ted 11 goals so far. Akram Afif semis berths; who has been inspirational form is the support man for Duhail eye record Bounedjah. Barcelona legend Xavi ninth win Hernandez will steer the mid- field area with another Span- IKOLI VICTOR ish star, Gabi, a former Atleti- DOHA co Madrid captain. Today’s game against Iran’s Singapore’s Muhammad QATAR’S two representative Esteghlal is very important Taqi Jafari is the main ref- clubs in this season’s AFC eree and he will be assisted by Champions League are just for us, we will start the linesmen Tzu Liang and Rony a step away from making the game with a 0-0 score and Koh Min. Litchman Krishnan semi-finals of the top Asia we will not think about the will be the fourth official. competition with the Wolves first leg completely as we Almoez Ali's header was holding a 3-1 advantage from will play with everything the difference when Duhail the first leg and Al Duhail a hosted Persepolis two weeks slender lead. at stake. ago, a ninth win on the trot Al Sadd host Esteghlal at Al Sadd coach meant the QNB Stars League the Jassam bin Hamad Sta- champions equalled the dium at home on Monday Jesualdo Ferreira record for most consecutive in the second leg of the 2018 wins in a single AFC Champi- AFC Champions League quar- ons League campaign. ter-finals, while Al Duhail are Addressing the media, Al aiming to hold on to a slen- Duhail coach Nabil Maaloul der lead when play last year’s said, We face a difficult match semi-finalists Persepolis in but it will not be difficult only the second leg of the quarter- for us, but also for Persepolis finals in Iran. as we achieved victory in the Al Sadd were inspired to home match which will put a famous victory by Bagh- pressure on their players. dad Bounedjah, who scored a Al Sadd skipper Xavi Hernandez (right) during the first leg Champions League quarter-final match against Esteghlal FC which theolves W had won 3-1. “We are playing in this spectacular brace in the first round for the first time and leg against Esteghlal. the players are ready, and the The 2011 AFC Champions most focused team will achieve League winners scored three victory especially that the lev- times in 15 minutes in the els of both teams are close. We second half of the first leg at know that the Iranian team the Azadi Stadium, to come will rely on its fans and their back from a 1-0 deficit that support,” Malloul said. had held until the hour mark. “The players have the ex- “Today’s game against perience that will enable them Iran’s Esteghlal is very im- achieve victory in this match. portant for us, we will start Our preparations were divided the game with a 0-0 score and into two sections: physical & we will not think about the technical and mental & mo- first leg completely as we will We face a crunch match, it rale. We will work on achiev- play with everything at stake," will not be difficult only for ing the victory that will satisfy Jesualdo Ferreira said at the us, but also for Persepolis Qatari football fans.” pre-match media conference. as we achieved victory in Youssef El Arabi will hope “We will not play for the the home match which will to add to his tally of nine draw and we will fight for goals so far in the competi- control and win, which is ir- put pressure on them. tion. Almoez Ali expectedly replaceable. Al Duhail coach Nabil Maaloul will form a twin strike force “This is the third time in with El Arabi. history that we have done that. The return of Karim We know the strength of the ers to concentrate at all times Boudiaf is a big relief for the opponent and we know what and warned that an early goal team said Malooul. “Duhail awaits us and most important- for the visitors will give them have an additional card with ly not to make mistakes and a great motivation to come After a narrow home victory, Al Duhail are aiming to hold on to a slender advantage when they visit last year’s semi-finalists ersepolisP in the the return of Boudiaf and he trust me," Ferreira stressed. back," he added. second leg of the quarter-finals on Monday. Almoez Ali’s header was the difference as Al Duhail hosted Persepolis two weeks ago, a ninth win is one of the important names “I have asked the play- Al Sadd will rely on the on the trot meant the Qatari side equalled the record for most consecutive wins in a single AFC Champions League campaign. in the team list.” Qatar hope for much-needed win against the Philippines

Al Annabi take on 2019 FIBA BASKETBALL WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS the favourites in don’t know what happened but we have to review the game, Manila today watch the tapes and break it down to these players,” Lewis AYENI OLUSEGUN had said last Thursday. DOHA “The only way we compete in a game where we are limited AFTER a disappointing 43- by injuries and experience is 95 blowout loss to Australia by moving the ball, and guys at home, Qatar will look to are not buying into that,” he secure a much-needed win bemoaned. against the Philippines in Ma- The Filipinos will likely nila, on Monday. have a different roster ready Al Annabi have lost five of to face Qatar at the Smart their seven games in the first Araneta Coliseum, especial- two rounds of the 2019 FIBA ly with both Japeth Aguilar Basketball World Cup qualifiers. and Matthew Wright already Injuries to six major players having served their 1-game had limited Tim Lewis’ team suspensions. against the Asian giants Aus- In the Second Round of tralia, who boast the best de- the Qualifiers, the three best fensive unit and among the top placed teams from each group offensive team in qualifying. and the best 4th-placed team The young Qatari squad (total of seven teams) shall were not favoured in their qualify for the FIBA Basketball failed attempt to derail Aus- Qatar coach Tim Lewis. A win in Manila on Monday could become the World Cup Finals in China. tralia and they will remain as turning point for his boys in Group F of the qualifiers. To determine the final the underdogs against a Phil- standings of the Asian Quali- ippine team, hungry for vic- in Manila could become the to Australia, blaming injuries fiers, the host shall not be in- tory after their loss to Iran. turning point for Lewis’ men, and a lack of fight and spirit cluded. However all results Philippines are currently who are currently on the brink for his team’s loss. related to the previous games Qatar have lost five of their seven games in the first two rounds of the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup third in Group F with four wins of elimination. “We cannot come out to of China in the relevant group qualifiers. Injuries to six major players had limited Tim Lewis’ team against the Asian giants Australia, from seven, Qatar remains Lewis cut a frustrated fig- play like this and expect to get shall be taken into account for who boast the best defensive unit and among the top offensive team in qualifying. bottom of the group, but a win ure after the loss on Thursday anything good from the game. I the final standings. Sports Monday, September 17, 2018 17 Hamilton supreme in Singapore, increases title lead Mercedes man leads from pole to chequered flag; Verstappen more than eight seconds behind

AFP Results runners, Daniel Ricciardo, SINGAPORE 1. Lewis Hamilton (GBR/Mercedes-AMG) took on ultrasofts on lap 27, 309 km in 1hr 51min 11.611sec it left the top six back in grid LEWIS Hamilton won the (avg speed 167kph/103mph) order: Hamilton leading, Ver- Singapore Grand Prix on Sun- 2. Max Verstappen (NED/Red Bull) at 8.961 sec stappen second and Vettel day in dominant fashion to in- 3. Sebastian Vettel (GER/Ferrari) at ....39.945 third. “I think the team had a crease his Formula One cham- 4. Valtteri Bottas (FIN/Mercedes-AMG) at 51.930 great strategy so we could get pionship lead over Sebastian 5. Kimi Raikkonen (FIN/Ferrari) at ...... 53.001 back into second place,” said Vettel to 40 points with just 6. Daniel Ricciardo (AUS/Red Bull) at 53.982 Verstappen. six races remaining. 7. Fernando Alonso (ESP/McLaren-Renault) Hamilton remained in con- 1min 43.011sec The Mercedes driver led 8. Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP/Renault) at ...... 1 lap trol but was getting twitchy up from pole to chequered flag, 9. Charles Leclerc (MON/Sauber) at ...... 1 lap front. “I feel we have stopped with Red Bull's Max Verstap- 10. Nico Hulkenberg (GER/Renault) at ...1 lap too early,” he said, as a few pen more than eight seconds 11. Marcus Ericsson (SWE/Sauber) at ...1 lap spots of rain began to tumble behind and Ferrari's Vettel a 12. S Vandoorne (BEL/McLaren-Renault) at 1 lap around the circuit. distant third. 13. Romain Grosjean (FRA/Haas) at ...... 1 lap “No we are looking good “Great job everyone, what 14. Pierre Gasly (FRA/Toro Rosso-Honda) at 1 lap compared to those around us,” a weekend,” said Hamilton on 15. Lance Stroll (CAN/Williams) at ...... 1 lap assured his race engineer Pe- team radio immediately after 16. Sergio Perez (MEX/Force India) at ....1 lap ter Bonnington. French Formula One driver Estaban Ocon of Racing Point Force India 17. B Hartley (NZL/Toro Rosso-Honda) at 1 lap winning at the Marina Bay 18. Kevin Magnussen (DEN/Haas) at ...2 laps Hamilton withstood a Street Circuit for the second F1 Team waves after crashing during the Singapore Grand Prix in 19. Sergey Sirotkin (RUS/Williams) at ..2 laps challenge from Verstappen as year running. “Keep pushing Singapore on Sunday. (EPA-EFE) Retired: the pair threaded their way – we've got this guys.” Esteban Ocon (FRA/Force India) ...... lap 1. through some backmarkers. A unique set of challeng- ebration. “Max put up a great sion in Singapore. “Basically we did our own es makes the steamy track fight as well – but what a day, It was prompted by a colli- race. We tried to follow Lewis in the heat and humidity of what a weekend.” sion between the Force Indias mediately and pitted on the a little bit, but in the end we Singapore’s tropical climate Hamilton got the perfect that put Esteban Ocon into the next lap, but he crucially opted knew that second was going to the toughest physical test of start from pole position as wall and out of the race after a for the soft compound that be the result,” admitted Ver- the season. Verstappen was slower away sideswipe from teammate Ser- had been predicted to last un- stappen. The duration of the race, from second on the dirty side gio Perez. til the end. Hamilton conceded that with each of the 61 laps of the of the grid and saw his Red Hamilton controlled the Vettel’s frustration in- Verstappen had worried him 5.063 kilometre track having Bull come immediately under restart four laps later to sprint creased as Hamilton rejoined as they both got caught in the 23 bends and 80 gear chang- pressure from Vettel. away more than a second clear in front and then boiled over traffic. “Max, you had an op- es – more than any other on The German four-time of Vettel. as Verstappen jumped him portunity,” Hamilton told the the Formula One calendar – world champion used his The championship lead- when he too pitted for softs young Dutchman after the means that drivers and ma- superior Ferrari power to er had stretched his lead to with a cry of “Yes!” on team race. “I had to go on massive chinery are worked to break- outdrag Verstappen down around three seconds when, radio. defensive while still racing the ing point. Raffles Boulevard and just on lap 14, Vettel was first to pit There’s “no chance” of backmarkers.” “I’m spent. It felt like the managed to nip past the for ultrasoft tyres, but it soon winning, Vettel moaned. Valtteri Bottas guided his longest race of my life so I'm Dutchman before the safety looked an ill-judged move as “We were too late again,” he Mercedes to fourth place, Kimi Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton holds up the trophy on the glad it’s over,” said Hamilton car brought a temporary halt he rejoined behind the slower bawled. “These tyres will not Raikkonen’s Ferrari came podium after winning the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix at the when interviewed on track to hostilities on the first lap Force India of Perez. make it to the end.” home fifth and Ricciardo was Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore on Sunday. (AFP) after hugging his crew in cel- for the third year in succes- Hamilton responded im- When the last of the front- sixth in the second Red Bull. Yates eases to Vuelta Kenyan Kipchoge shatters victory, completes British 2018 Grand marathon WR in Berlin Tour sweep REUTERS BERLIN REUTERS accustomed to seeing the MADRID French, Italian and Spanish KENYA’S Olympic champion riders lead the way, so for my- Eliud Kipchoge pulverised the SIMON Yates won the Vuelta self, Chris and Geraint to all marathon world record with a a Espana title on Sunday to win a Grand Tour in the same blistering run on Sunday, to complete an unprecedented year just shows how far the shave off a staggering 78 sec- hat-trick of British Grand sport has come in this coun- onds off the previous best and Tour winners in 2018. try. It hasn’t happened by ac- land the one major running Yates, 26, successfully de- cident and I’m so thankful to crown that had eluded him. fended his lead of one minute everybody who has been part The 33-year-old, widely seen 46 seconds over second- of the journey.” as the greatest marathon runner placed Enric Mas of Spain in 2017 Vuelta winner of the modern era, ran an of- the final stage of the 21-day Froome, who like Thomas sat ficial time of time of two hours, race, a mostly processional out the final Grand Tour of the one minute and 39 seconds on a 100.9km ride through Ma- year in order to race the Tour sunny autumn day along the flat drid, where Italian Elia Vivi- of Britain, added: “Simon has inner-city course to smash Den- ani took a third stage win of looked so strong over the last nis Kimetto's 2:02:57. this year's Vuelta by pipping three weeks and it’s great to see Kimetto’s record had stood Peter Sagan in a bunch sprint. him take home the red jersey. since the Kenyan set it at the Colombian Miguel Angel It’s been a perfect year for Brit- same course in 2014 but Kip- Lopez finished third overall, ish riders.” choge’s run will likely take two minutes four seconds be- some time to break as it is the hind. biggest improvement on the Yates became the virtual marathon record since Aus- winner of the Vuelta after tralian Derek Clayton shaved finishing third in Satur- almost two and a half minutes day’s penultimate stage off the record in 1967. in the mountains of An- “I lack words to describe dorra, making up for this day,” said a beaming Kip- his collapse towards choge, a former world champi- the end of the Giro on over 5,000 metres and mar- d’Italia after wearing athon gold medallist at the Rio Winner Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge poses with a clock displaying his time after winning the Berlin Marathon setting a new record on Sunday. (AFP) the pink jersey in 13 de Janeiro Olympics in 2016. stages. “I am really grateful, happy to the aid of “illegal” in and out mark. own race, I trusted my trainers, He has now won 11 out of 12 He delivered a first smash the world record.” pacemakers, started off at a my programme and my coach. marathons he raced in, includ- Grand Tour victory for “They say you can miss it sizzling pace. Running alone That’s what pushed me in the ing at the Olympics. the Australian-owned twice but not third time. So I He quickly shook off his But even after the last pace- last kilometres,” Kipchoge said. Kenya completed their po- Mitchelton-Scott team want to thank everyone who biggest opponent, Wilson Kip- maker peeled off after 25 kilo- Kipchoge kept up the pace dium sweep with Amos Kipruto and completed a cy- has helped me,” said Kip- sang, to make it a one-man metres, Kipchoge showed no to sprint through the Branden- in second place more than five cle of British victories choge, who had won in Berlin show and with weather con- sign of slowing, passing the burg Gate and complete a world minutes later and Kipsang, a in the three Grand in 2016 and 2017. ditions perfect and virtually 30km mark in 1:26:45, with a record run that cements his former world record holder Tours this year after “I am just so incred- no wind, it was clear after the pace of 2:52 per 1,000 metres, reputation as one of the greatest back in 2013, in third. Chris Froome won the ibly happy to have finally run opening few kilometres that with thousands of Berliners runners of all time. Fellow Kenyan Gladys Giro in May and Ge- the world record as I nev- Kipchoge’s only opponent lining the streets and egging Since debuting in the Cherono won the women's race raint Thomas captured er stopped having belief in would be the clock. him on. event in Hamburg in 2013, with a course record and best the Tour de France in myself.” His three pacemakers were Berlin has now been the Kipchoge has won World Mar- time of the year of 2:18:11, leav- July. Kipchoge, who last year pushed to the limit to keep stage for the last six men’s world athon Majors series runs in ing Ethiopians Ruti Aga and “It’s astonishing re- took part in the Nike Breaking the tempo high as Kipchoge records over the distance. Chicago (2014), Berlin (2015 pre-race favourite Tirunesh ally,” Yates told the official Two project, where he ran two dipped well below world- “It was hard running alone, and 2017) and London (2015, Dibaba in second and third website of British Cycling. hours and 25 seconds with record time by the halfway but I was confident. I ran my 2016 and 2018). place respectively. “Growing up I was so Pakistan make light work of novice Hong Kong in Asia Cup AFP SCOREBOARD years later. DUBAI This was a perfect warm- HONG KONG 7-97 (McKechnie), 8-97 (Afzal), 9-99 (Shah). up for Pakistan ahead of their FORMER champions Pakistan Nizakat Khan run out 13 Bowling: Amir 7-1-20-0, Shinwari 7.3-19-3 (w1), high-profile showdown with A. Rath c Sarfraz b Ashraf 19 Ashraf 4-0-10-1 (w1), Hasan 7-0-19-2, Shadab 8-1- thrashed an inexperienced Babar Hayat st Sarfraz b Shadab 7 31-2 (w1), Malik 3-0-17-0, Fakhar 0.3-0-0-0. arch rivals India, also in Dubai Hong Kong by eight wickets C. Carter c Imam b Hasan 2 PAKISTAN on Wednesday. in a one-sided match to open K. Shah c Shadab b Hasan 26 Fakhar Zaman c McKechnie b Ehsan 24 Hong Kong struggled after their Asia Cup campaign in Ehsan Khan lbw b Shadab 0 Imam-ul-Haq not out 50 captain Anshuman Rath won Aizaz Khan b Shinwari 27 Babar Azam c McKechnie b Ehsan 33 style on Sunday. S. McKechnie lbw b Shinwari 0 Shoaib Malik not out 9 the toss and chose to bat in the Pakistan's bowling attack Tanvir Afzal b Shinwari 0 Extras: (nb1, w3) 4 Group A opener. was too hot to handle for Hong Ehsan Nawaz run out 9 TOTAL: (FOR TWO WKTS, 23.4 OVERS) 120 Top-scorer Aizaz Khan Kong in Dubai as Usman Shin- Nadeem Ahmed not out 9 Fall of wickets: 1-41 (Zaman), 2-93 (Azam) (27) and Kinchit Shah (26) Extras: (w4) 4 Bowling: Afzal 4-2-13-0 (1w), Nawaz 4-0-27-0 (1w), wari finished with 3-19 and TOTAL: ALL OUT; 37 OVERS 116 Aizaz 3.4-0-19-0, Ehsna 8-0-34-2 (1w), Nadeem 4-0- fought valiantly during their Hasan Ali took 2-19, while leg- Fall of wickets: 1-17 (Nizakat), 2-32 (Rath), 3-39 27-0. Result: Pakistan won by eight wickets. sixth-wicket stand of 53 runs spinner Shadab Khan man- (Carter), 4-44 (Hayat), 5-44 (Ehsan), 6-97 (Aizaz), Next Match: Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka. to offer some respite after aged 2-31 to bowl Hong Kong Hong Kong were left reeling out for 116 in 37.1 overs. at 44-5. Pakistan then completed while Imam-ul-Haq finished on two previous victories against Skipper Rath (19) and the chase comfortably for the 50 not out after just 23.4 overs. Hong Kong, by 173 runs in the Nizakat Khan (13) were the Hong Kong batsman Aizaz Khan is bowled neck and crop by Pakistan’s Usman Khan during their Asia Cup loss of opener Fakhar Zaman It proved another cake- 2004 Asia Cup in Colombo only other two men to reach match at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Pakistan won by eight wickets. (AFP) (24) and Babar Azam (33), walk for Pakistan, like their and by 155 in Karachi four double figures. 18 Monday, September 17, 2018 Sports Ronaldo scores first competitive goals in Serie A West Ham earn first victory at Everton; Wolves into top half Jimenez’s goal for Wolves leaves Burnley winless

DPA out and could easily have LONDON won by a wider margin, with 30 shots to their opponents' WEST Ham ended their seven. drought as they won 3-1 at Raul Jimenez scored the Everton on Sunday to secure only goal of the game just af- their first points of the Pre- ter the hour mark, firing a low mier League season. shot into the corner. Andriy Yarmolenko "I am very, very satisfied," scored twice on his Premier the Wolves manager said. League debut and Marko Ar- "We played good football nautovic grabbed the other and stayed organised and cre- to give Manuel Pellegrini a ated chances. Burnley are a much-needed victory and move his side out of the bot- tom three. Wolves moved into the top half after a 1-0 win over Burnley, who dropped to the bottom of the table. Yarmolenko In the build-up to his side's trip to Everton, former hits brace Manchester City manager Andriy Yarmolenko scored Pellegrini had said he was sure of his ability. twice on his Premier League And his side backed him debut and Marko Arnautovic up with a confident display, grabbed the other to give with Yarmolenko scoring the Manuel Pellegrini a first two goals in his first Pre- much-needed victory and mier League outing for the move his side out of the Juventus’s Cristiano Ronaldo jubilates after scoring a goal during the italian Serie A match against Sassuolo at Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy, on Sunday. (EPA) club. bottom three. The Ukrainian opened the scoring after 11 minutes, scoring from close range after good side and stayed in it un- good work by Arnautovic. til the end. His second goal came 20 "If there is a 'but', we Ronaldo off the mark as minutes later courtesy of a su- could be more clinical. But perb left-foot finish. if we can continue to make Everton pulled one back these many chances, it makes right on half-time through a me very proud." Gylfi Sigurdsson header but Burnley dropped to bot- Juve keep 100% record Arnautovic restored the visi- tom place, still chasing their tors' lead just after the hour first win of the season and with a nice finish to a fine manager Sean Dyche admit- move. ted that they are struggling. Juventus’ Douglas Costa apologises for spitting in the face of Sassuolo’s Federico Di Francesco The home side pushed "When we got into the Eu- forward and hit the bar ropa League there was this through Oumar Niasse's vol- immediate noise about it be- AFP from Real Madrid and not 1996 at Valencia on Wednes- in command at half-time. urday ahead of their European ley but West Ham were good ing tough," he said. MILAN scoring, so there were a lot of day. But Chievo, beaten 6-1 by opener against Tottenham at value for their win. "People ramp it up and expectations, but I thank my The Turin giants also won Fiorentina last time out and on the San Siro. West Ham climbed four say 'there you are, I told you'. CRISTIANO Ronaldo scored teammates for supporting me the European title in 1985, minus points after being de- places to 16th while Everton, "Well, we have to find a his first competitive goals for throughout.” but finished runners-up twice ducted three points by the Ital- Juventus forward Douglas after their first loss under way through that and I re- Juventus on Sunday, with Senegalese striker Khou- in 2015 and 2017 under cur- ian football federation for false Costa has apologised after be- Marco Silva, fell to 10th be- mind them they are roughly a second-half double by the ma Babacar pulled a goal back rent coach Allegri. accounting, battled back in the ing sent off for spitting in the hind Wolves. the same group of players Portuguese star giving the for Sassuolo in injury-time as “The Champions League second half. face of Sassuolo’s Federico Di Nuno Espirito Santo's side who finished seventh last sea- Italian champions a 2-1 Serie the side from Modena fell to is my favourite tournament," Valter Birsa pulled a goal Francesco outplayed Burnley through- son." A win over Sassuolo to make their first defeat of the season. said Ronaldo. back in the 52nd minute, with “I would like to apologise it four victories from as many Juventus are the only un- “It's a very difficult group, Polish striker Mariusz Stepin- to all the Juventus fans for my games. beaten side this term after we know that we can do well ski sealing a point for the club wrong reaction during today’s The 33-year-old tapped in Napoli inflicted a first loss on and Juve must focus on being from Verona seven minutes game,” wrote Costa on Insta- from barely a yard out after Fiorentina on Saturday with a the best.” from time. gram. a goalmouth scramble on 50 1-0 win ahead of next week's Earlier, Roma threw away “This was a game we had “I also apologise to my minutes, and added a second Champions League trip to Red a two-goal lead as bottom under control, we should have teammates, who are always by 15 minutes later following a Star Belgrade. club Chievo snatched a 2-2 closed it down. This can't hap- my side, in good and bad times. counter-attack orchestrated Sassuolo are now third draw at the Stadio Olimpico to pen against Real," said Roma It was ugly, I am aware of that by Emre Can as the defending with seven points. dent morale before a daunting coach Eusebio Di Francesco. and I apologise to everyone seven-time champions moved Juventus winger Douglas midweek trip to Champions “In games like this you for that. “I want to make clear three points clear of Napoli. Costa was sent off late on after League holders Real Madrid. have to score four goals. This that this isolated conduct has “I'm happy. I worked hard being caught on camera spit- Stephan El Shaarawy and didn't happen, and it kept nothing to do with what I’ve and I knew that the goals ting at Sassuolo's Federico Di Bryan Cristante put Roma, Chievo alive.” shown throughout my ca- would come,” said Ronaldo. Francesco, and could face a who lost to AC Milan before The Roma coach added: reer.” “I thank my teammates lengthy ban. the international break, firmly “We'll be going out to challenge Costa now faces an ex- who really helped me and al- Five-time Ballon d'Or win- Real Madrid on Wednesday. tended ban with coach Mas- lowed me to adapt to Italian ner Ronaldo was the star sign- Results We mustn't lose our heads, similiano Allegri annoyed football.” ing of the summer transfer Roma 2 - 2 Chievo even if these results destabilise with the forward for “rising to Ronaldo showed his frus- period, arriving amid great us.” provocation”. tration, however, kicking the pomp and ceremony following Genoa 1 - 0 Bologna Roma are now eighth with “Maybe he was irritated post as he missed two more a 100-million-euro ($117 mil- Juventus 2 - 1 Sassuolo five points from four games at a foul before, but it doesn’t chances. lion) deal from Real Madrid. Udinese 1 - 1 Torino -- already seven points behind matter, because these things “This is football. The im- Bolstered by five-time Empoli 0 - 1 Lazio32’ Juventus. should absolutely not happen. portant thing is that the team winner Ronaldo, Juventus West Ham United’s Ukrainian striker Andriy Yarmolenko (right) celebrates Cagliari 1 - 0 Milan Inter Milan's woes were The one thing we must avoid wins. I was a little tense with begin their quest for a first compounded with a shock 1-0 is rising to provocation,” said after scoring a goal of the English Premier League match at Goodison all the talk after my move Champions League title since home defeat by Parma on Sat- Allegri. Park in Liverpool, on Sunday. (AFP) Zlatan scores 500th goal in sublime finish ICSS promote integrity,

AFP in the 43th minute that fooled principles of fair play LOS ANGELES goalkeeper Alex Bono for his 17th goal of the season. QNA ous violations and irregulari- SWEDISH striker Zlatan Ibra- The goal cut the deficit to DOHA ties in global sport. himovic made history on Sat- 3-1 and sparked a three-goal Hanzab said in remarks urday, scoring his 500th career Galaxy rally but the defending CHAIRMAN and CEO of the that the high number of cases goal in stunning fashion but it MLS champions would go on International Centre for Sport reported in a short period wasn't enough to lift the Los to win 5-3 in front of a crowd Security (ICSS) Mohammed of time is a strong indicator Angeles Galaxy to a win over of 30,700 at BMO Field in To- bin Hanzab said that the Cen- of the increased confidence Toronto FC. ronto. tre counts on products dedi- gained by the "Sport Integrity The 36-year-old Ibrahi- "I am happy for Toronto be- cated to the legacy of global Hotline" service as a safe and movic as always had a flair for cause they will be remembered sport, pointing to the great confidential global platform the dramatic and he did just as my 500th victim," said Ibra- success of the "Sport Integrity through which athletes report that in becoming the third ac- himovic. Hotline" launched by the cent- violations of integrity. tive footballer to reach the mile- Ibrahimovic came into Sat- er to help detect match cases He explained that the suc- stone, joining Lionel Messi and urday's game tied for second in and allegations of corruption cess of this new service reflects MLS scoring. and possible violations in ICSS's position in leading the "I was close to the goal. It sport. international efforts to pro- Elite class reminds me of a goal I did in The Sport Integrity Hot- mote integrity and the princi- Ajax," he said. line service which has been ples of fair play in internation- OIbrahimovic became the "It came from a cross and I officially launched by the In- al sports. turned around and I hit it. I was ternational Center for Sports He pointed out that all third active footballer to just trying to hit the goal and it Security earlier this year aims claims made through the reach the 500-goal went in." to quickly reach the target "Sport Integrity Hotline" milestone for club and Ibrahimovic scored 62 of base of global sport and in a service are reviewed in ac- country, joining Lionel his goals for Sweden with the short time become an interna- cordance with the risk sys- Messi and Cristiano rest coming while playing for Zlatan Ibrahimovic of LA Galaxy scores a fantastic goal during a Major League Soccer match against tional platform that provides tem under which the Sports Ronaldo. Malmo FF, Ajax, Juventus, In- Toronto FC on Saturday. athletes and fans around the Integrity Unit of ICSS de- ter Milan, Barcelona, AC Milan, world with a unique channel termines the procedural Paris Saint-Germain, Manches- and helped give Toronto some with a low shot to the corner. scorer and it is a memorable to report on issues of sports path and decides to close or Cristiano Ronaldo. ter United and now the Galaxy. much needed points in their "It is an incredible achieve- one for him for many reasons." integrity. The service provid- refer the violations to law en- The six-foot-five (1.95 me- Jonathan Osorio's 75th- playoff push. ment," said Galaxy coach Do- Asked if it was memorable ers at the Hotline Center in forcement agencies and com- tre) Ibrahimovic released a per- minute go-ahead goal halted Jay Chapman added an in- minic Kinnear of Ibrahimovic's one for the coach, Kinnear said, Canada have received more petent sports authorities for fectly-timed roundhouse kick a three-goal Galaxy comeback surance goal in stoppage time goal. "The guy is a great goal "In about 10 years from now." than 100 allegations of vari- follow-up. Sports Monday, September 17, 2018 19 Yazeed wins Qatar Cup – Prix Dragon in HH Sheikh Abdullah al Thani’s presence

Qatar Prix Vermeille (Gr1): PSG star Cavani Kitesurf lands her Arc Predictions weren’t wrong in witnesses races at the Qatar Prix Vermeille (Gr1) ParisLongchamp as the hot favourite Kitesurf obliged. She also marked the oc- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK casion by enjoying her first Gr.1 DOHA success. In a strongly run race, the IN the presence of HH Sheikh Godolphin filly struggled to go Abdullah bin Khalifa al Tha- the pace and still had consid- ni, the Qatar Arc Trials day erable ground to make up on was held at the ParisLong- Magic Wand at the entrance of champ racecourse in France the straight. Drawing upsides on Sunday. that rival with around 150m The Qatar-sponsored and to go after showing an impres- named day had nice races in sive turn of foot, Kitesurf then the card, all bearing the name showed her battling qualities of Qatar, including two group by taking the measure of Mag- 1, two group 2 and two group ic Wand in the dying strides. 3 races. Zarkamiya, whose dam is the Nasser bin Sherida al Kaa- unforgettable Zarkava, took bi, QREC General Manager, third but without being able to and France Galop officials land a blow at the principals. were at the races and awarded Lisa-Jane Graffard, Godol- the trophies to the winners. phin’s French representative, Paris Saint-Germain’s said, “We underwent a real (PSG) star footballer Edinson roller coaster ride in terms of Cavani, also watched the races emotions during the race. The at ParisLongchamp. win is well deserved for the The HH Sheikh Abdullah whole team connected with bin Khalifa al Thani-owned the filly and I’m delighted. Purebred Arabian Yazeed won Kitesurf took time to get going. his first Gr1 PA by imposing The HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa al Thani-owned Purebred Arabian Yazeed on way to winning the Qatar Cup-Prix Dragon (Gr1/PA) at ParisLongchamp racecourse on Sunday. However, the jockey didn’t himself in the Qatar Cup - Prix panic and it all ended well." Dragon (Gr1/PA). Cantering amongst the Qatar Prix Niel: others during the race, he fol- Brundtland surprises lowed the Yas Horse Racing The Qatar Prix Niel (Gr2) went Management horse Shahm. to a colt who had to battle very The latter took the lead at the hard but isn’t currently entered start of the home straight and in the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Tri- kept accelerating until Yazeed omphe (Gr1). was pulled out by Olivier Pes- Brundtland had won both lier 300m from the post and his previous two career starts attacked Shahm. Both fought but was tackling group class for victory until the end. for the first time. However, he Yazeed took the advantage retained his unbeaten record in order to win by a short neck after setting a moderate tempo in front of Shahm, who fin- and showing commendable ished second. tenacity to shake off the chal- Gazwan, owned by HH lenge of the well-travelled Sheikh Mohammed bin Hunting Horn. Neufbosc, the Khalifa al Thani was third, first home of the French pre- nine lengths behind. tenders in third, would have The other HH Sheikh Ab- appreciated a stiffer gallop. dullah owned horse of the James Doyle, the rider of race, Tayf, finished fourth. The Yazeed team of trainer and jockey during the prize presentation at ParisLongchamp racecourse. QREC General Manager Nasser bin Sherida al Kaabi with Paris Brundtland, said, “The colt Yazeed’s trainer Alban de Saint-Germain’s (PSG) star footballer Cavani during the races. still needs to grow up mental- Mieulle, said, “I think that good not at his 100%.” (Gr1) which takes centrestage doubt that the stock of Waldgeist ly. I’ve ridden Poet’s Word and older Purebred Arabian horses at this same track on October 7. has risen considerably. After being held-up in sec- Cloth of Stars. He won easing Sea of Class and, at this point can progress. We did not race Waldgeist assumes the Waldgeist, the impressive win- After winning the Qatar ond last position, the chestnut up by two and a half lengths. in time, I think that the Prix de this summer before this prep- mantle of the top ner of the Qatar Prix Foy (Gr2), Prix Foy (Gr2) with real au- which represents the Gestüt The second and third, the l'Arc de Triomphe would be a race. I am surprised by the sec- French contender is among the favourites. thority, Waldgeist established Ammerland-Newsells Park Godolphin pair Talismanic bridge too far for him.” ond. He runs very well and will The Qatar Arc Trials delivered Enable, Sea of Class and Cracks- himself as the leading French Stud partnership, showed his and Cloth of Stars, are also Pia Brandt, on the other be a serious challenger in the their verdict in view of the Qa- man are the leading Arc con- contender in the Qatar Prix de authority by dominating his bona fide Arc candidates for hand, confirmed that Neuf- big one. This afternoon, he was tar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe tenders, but there can be no l’Arc de Triomphe (Gr1). stablemates Talismanic and October 7. bosc is being aimed at the Arc.

48TH ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS DOHA 2018 Volunteers’ registration ‘Our goal is to deliver an outstanding event with help of the volunteers’ receives huge response VINAY NAYUDU We’ve been DOHA planning for OVERSEEING the orientation several months: and registration of several hundred present at the Aspire Al Mesnad Academy Dome to be a part of the 48th Artistic Gymnastics MUHAMED AL MESNAD, World Championships Doha the Event Services Man- 2018, the Qatar Gymnastics ager for the LOC of the Federation President Ali al Qatar Gymnastics Federation 48th Artistics Gymastics Hitmi was closely monitor- (QGF) President and Executive World Championships ing things closely on Saturday. Director & Tournament Manager Doha 2018, says the huge Also the Executive Director for gymnastics worlds Ali al response has both been a and Tournament Manager, Hitmi addressing the volunteers surprise and success. “To Al Hitmi is keen to ensure that at Aspire Dome on Saturday. be honest this response every aspect of hosting the for volunteers’ registra- first such event in the Middle World Cup series of gym- tion and orientation has East results in the delivery of nastics over eleven years been a huge surprise and a flawless and top class com- now and that has given us success at the same time. petition. Despite a busy time, the desired experience. It is We didn’t expect so many he spoke to Qatar Tribune on not only these eleven years, from diverse cultures modation, catering, airport this attracted and encouraged the sidelines of the orientation we have had the same team willing to be a part of the services, sports, logistics etc… me to participate as a volunteer programme. Excerpts: working over the years al- event and we are glad. It’s “This will be one of the for the championship,” he said. most since the 2006 Asian very good,” he said. best sporting events leading to Moemen Ahmed, a There has been a huge Games. So we have gathered “Actually, the planning Heba Ali Mohammed, Head of Volunteers and Spectator Services at Qatar 2022 – the FIFA World 31-year-old, is also keen to response. Has this sur- the experience through all has been in place for the the orientation programme on Saturday. Cup,” she added. put his past volunteering ex- passed your expecta- this which is helping us in last nine months and not The orientation session periences in the service of the tions? organising a championships just now which you need VINAY NAYUDU ecutive Director and Tourna- featured a presentation that guests at the artistic gymnas- Of course, the numbers have like this now. for a stature of world DOHA ment Manager for the event covered the different func- tics worlds in order to show indeed surprised me. The vol- Also, we have a very good championships. And as Ali al Hitmi highlighted that tions and roles of volunteers that “Qatar deserves the best unteer registration is very im- team and we all work as a always the planning for SEVERAL hundreds swarmed the overwhelming response who will play a vital role in and is capable of hosting any portant for the championships family. Everybody in the events in Qatar is of a very the Aspire Academy Dome received. the success of the champi- event at any level.” because once you have good team knows what is expected high level so you need premises on Saturday after- “This shows commitment onship by ensuring that op- Over 700 female and male volunteers in place then you of them and in turn it also to employ and use the noon in their bid to register to the culture of volunteerism erations in competition and gymnasts from 83 countries can ensure efficient running gives us (the local organis- human resource and the themselves as volunteers for and love for sport and for Qa- non-competition venues are from around the world have of the event. Out target was a ing committee) a big boost to volunteers.” the 48th Artistic Gymnastics tar,” he said. adequately supported. registered to compete at this good 800 but we have crossed deliver the best. This time the If the organising World Championships to be Stressing on the wide in- The volunteers came from world championships. well over 1,500 already. This event is of longer duration so committee will set a new hosted by Qatar in Doha from terest of community members different community groups, Three Team Qatar gym- is good because it gives us it is a challenge, but as I said benchmark with these October 25 to November 3 for wishing to be part of such a including citizens as well as nasts will also be seen in action. the chance to choose the best we are well equipped to deal championships, he said, the first time, also the first time global event, Heba Ali Moham- residents from various nation- The world championships will among them and work togeth- with it. We are working with “Inshaallah. It is usually that the Middle East would see med, Head of Volunteers and alities and backgrounds in a serve as the first qualification er towards a staging a success- the same zeal, the same strat- the case with any event such a sporting event. Spectator Services, said, “For reflection of Qatar’s vibrant event for Tokyo 2020 Summer ful championships. egy as one team, we also have which Qatar hosts. Hope- The occasion also marked the championship, we need 800 multiculturalism. Olympic Games. one target – to represent fully, we shall work hard the first of a series of orien- volunteers, but the number of The artistic gymnastics Get your tickets now for The way your team is ap- Qatar first and live up to the and reach a very new high tation sessions for volunteer those who have registered has world championships will be this unmissable event on Qa- proaching the artistic standards we have set over for the world to see and programme by the Local Or- already reached 1,800. the fifth time that 28-year-old tar’s sporting calendar at: ht- gymnastics worlds, the the years. appreciate.” (TNN) ganising Committee of the “The registration will be Assem Nasser al Murisi has tps://bit.ly/2Nqcw9L organisation seems well The International Gymnastics Artistic Gymnastics World closed by next week. Then we volunteered to help in the or- For more on 2018 World thought of and almost Federation have seen our or- Championships Doha 2018. will start filtering and identi- ganisation of a major sporting Artistic Gymnastics visit: flawless… ganisation over the years and this in our minds that we shall In his opening remarks, fying the volunteers based on event hosted in Qatar. http://worldgymdoha18. There is no secret as such. now entrusted us with this work towards making this one Qatar Gymnastics Federation the 15 functional areas that we “It is a huge event that Qatar com/social media @Do- We have been organising the mega event, and we have put different and outstanding. (QGF) president and also Ex- have such as protocol, accom- is hosting for the first time, and haGym2018. 20 Monday, September 17, 2018 The Last Word Al Darb Qatarisation program welcomes 47 nationals

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK they had a unique oppor- contributing to the coun- DOHA tunity to take a closer look try’s development.” at intricate process of how “Through the Al Darb QATAR Airways (QA) wel- cargo is handled, enabling program, graduate devel- comed 47 Qatari graduates to the smooth and success- opees are given significant join the Al Darb Qatarisation ful operation of the group’s projects, enhancing their program by hosting a Jossor cargo business. professional experience and induction event at the Oryx Qatar Airways Senior learning, which will sup- Rotana Hotel on September Vice President (Human Re- port their future positions 12 and 13. sources), Nabeela Fakhri, at the airline. This program The Jossor event is said: “We are proud to once is a wonderful example of aimed at supporting new again have Qatari nationals the national airline’s con- graduates to help them join Qatar Airways. It is our tinuous support for the next adapt and navigate eas- pleasure and pride to in- generation of leaders in the ily through the organisation troduce fresh graduates of country, and enables gradu- and introduce them to the different majors to the avia- ates to explore the many world of aviation, as they tion industry. Al Darb is an opportunities available in settle into the various de- Arabic term which means Qatar Airways.” partments of the national ‘The Pathway’ and, through The Al Darb Qatarisation carrier of the State of Qatar. this program, we aim to be program allows developees During the induc- the pathway that helps na- to be aware of the compa- tion event, nationals were tionals to navigate through ny’s policies, regulations, briefed about the various different departments to work environment and ex- departments and subsidiar- fulfill their ambitions and pectations while also gain- ies within the Qatar Airways steer them towards becom- ing exposure to the many Group. Additionally, they ing leaders of the national facets of the aviation indus- had the opportunity to in- airline. This is part of our try. Since the inauguration teract with various heads of commitment to support- of Al Darb program, the air- departments and ask them ing the Qatar National Vi- line has equipped them with questions. The developees sion 2030, which aims to the skills and knowledge were then taken to QR Car- increase the number of Qa- needed to succeed in their go’s headquarters, where taris in the workforce while chosen field in the airline. Al Darb Qatarisation program is aimed at helping Qatari graduate developees to become future leaders, in support of the QNV 2030.

ARTWORKS ON QATAR’S RESILIENCE QA offers on-board entertainment access to GQ and Vogue

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK style tips with ‘How to Do it DOHA Better’, exclusive interviews with Hollywood’s A-list in QATAR Airways (QA) pas- ‘GQ Men of the Year’, and sengers can now enjoy ex- the opportunity to watch ce- clusive access to videos from lebrities go undercover on global fashion brands GQ social media to answer real- and Vogue, as the airline has life questions about them- become the first in the world selves in the comedy series to feature the premium ce- ‘Actually Me’. lebrity, style and lifestyle QA Senior Vice-Presi- content of these two iconic dent, Marketing and Corpo- brands through its on-board rate Communications, Salam entertainment platform, al Shawa said: “The addition Oryx One. of these iconic brands to the Maadheed grabs attention yet again QA is the first airline to Qatar Airways on-board ex- feature episodes from a se- perience is not only an in- AILYN AGONIA The opening of the unique inspired by the recently con- lection of short-form content dustry first, it is further evi- DOHA art collection with the theme cluded FIFA World Cup in from GQ and Vogue, which is dence of our commitment to “5/6”, in reference to June Russia. It includes the six also available on the digital continually innovating the QATARI artist Ahmed al 5, 2017, (when the blockade balls presented at the closing platforms of the two popular passenger experience. Oryx Maadheed has once again was declared), was graced ceremony in Moscow. The Condé Nast brands. One is unrivalled in its wide captured the attention of the by heads of various diplo- sports section also provides a Vogue videos feature the selection of movies, TV, local art community with his matic missions in Qatar and glimpse of the much-awaited glamour of the red carpet at games and music, provided latest works celebrating Qa- other guests. hosting of Qatar of the major the annual ‘Met Gala’, celeb- in more than 30 languages, tar’s resilience amidst the More than 48 artworks sporting event. rity style and make-up tips in and we will continue to up- unjust blockade imposed are on display at the art Also part of the exhibit is ‘Beauty Icons’, star-studded date our collection every on the country by some of show. Aside from around a section showcasing Ahmed’s creative films in ‘Vogue Origi- month to maintain a rich and its neighbours. 12 portraits of personalities other inspiration and subjects. nal Shorts’ and, filmed in a sin- extensive selection offering The works were un- in Qatar and themes show- The exhibition will be gle shot, some of the world’s fresh and current content. veiled at W Doha Ho- casing the country’s spirit open to the public from Sep- favourite personalities being We look forward to enrich- tel & Residences’ Art 29 of solidarity, the event also tember 17 until October 16 challenged to a rapid-fire in- ing passengers’ experience on Sunday. features a section on sports from 10am to 10pm daily. (PHOTOGRAPHS BY HANSON K JOSEPH) terview in ‘73 Questions’. on board with this exciting The GQ channel offers new selection.” TUMI’s first pop-up store in M-E launches at QDF TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK pop-up store at our home and retailer in the Middle East, DOHA hub, HIA. At QDF, we are con- and we are delighted to be stantly searching for the next showcasing our best selection QATAR Duty Free (QDF) has best thing to offer our custom- of new season products at Qa- partnered with TUMI to launch ers to enhance their experience tar Duty Free.” TUMI’s first ever duty free pop- prior to their departure. Qatar QDF boasts more than 90 up store in the Middle East. Duty Free is constantly ex- elegant boutiques and luxury, The TUMI store will be the panding its offerings by part- high-end stores, as well as more ultimate destination for travel- nering with a range of luxury than 30 restaurants and cafés lers looking for a unique brand brands to provide the most in- covering an area of 40,000 experience whilst transiting or novative and enjoyable experi- square metres at HIA, provid- departing from the award-win- ence for customers shopping ing travellers with a shopping ning Hamad International Air- with us. It is always a delight experience under one roof. port (HIA). The internationally to create memorable experi- Luxury brands also available The Artist in Residence programme attracts a large number of portfolio submissions from Qatar-based artists. known brand is recognised for ences for passengers, giving at the five-star airport include its outstanding line of travel them an experience worth Tiffany & Co., Gucci, Bulgari, luggage and accessories. travelling for.” Hermès, Hugo Boss, Moncler, The pop-up store will in- TUMI Middle East Busi- Rolex and Harrods. clude a TUMI embossing ma- ness Head, Shaheen Jamil, TUMI is an iconic busi- Fire Station welcomes 19 new chine, allowing passengers said: “We are pleased to part- ness, accessory and travel to personalise their favourite ner with Qatar Duty Free lifestyle brand that strives to TUMI purchase and make it to launch our latest pop-up provide customers with in- their own. Passengers will be store, giving travellers the op- novative and stylish products artists to ‘Artists in Residence’ able to emboss their initials portunity to experience our while maintaining impecca- free of charge on any TUMI brand exclusively and person- ble standards. The brand of- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK artists were selected from dis- Of the 19 selected artists product they buy. alise their products with the fers high-end travel luggage DOHA ciplines ranging from graphic The new Artists in for the 2018-2019 Artist in Head of Qatar Duty Free, TUMI embossing machine. along with accessories such as design and animation, to Residence were welcomed Residence programme, 10 are Thabet Musleh, said: “We This is the first time we have belts and electronics, making QATAR Museums (QM) painting and sculpture. As Qataris, including Shaikha are delighted to partner with launched a pop-up concept in it a must-have brand for the has announced the win- part of the programme, this to their new creative hub by Jassim al Hardan, Sarah Has- TUMI to open this exclusive partnership with a duty free global traveller. ners of the 2018-2019 sea- year’s intake of residents will the Director of the Fire san al Ansari, Mohammed son of the highly success- benefit from their own dedi- Station, Khalifa al Obaidly, Faraj al Suwaidi, Abdulla Na- ful Fire Station: Artist in cated studio space, the op- where they were given an jib al Kuwari, Maryam Masoud Residence programme. portunity to collaborate and introduction to the facilities Alameri, Nayla al Mulla, Faisal Now in its fourth year, the exchange cultural knowl- Rashid Alhajri, Lolwa al Solai- nine-month long residency, edge with each other and the ti, Sara Ahmad al Fadaaq and spearheaded by QM Chairper- chance to enhance their crea- in Residency Programme is a Rouda Abdulaziz MA al Khori. son, Her Excellency Sheikha al tive progression through men- highlight of Qatar Museums’ The other nine residents Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khali- toring and workshops with initiatives, all of which aim are Federica Visani (Italy), fa al Thani, champions the next highly influential artists. to create a new generation of Hassan Manasra (Jordan), generation of artistic talent, The new Artists in Resi- talents that can inspire audi- Alaa Bata (Jordan), Jesse providing them with a platform dence were welcomed to their ences and drive forward Qa- Payne (the USA), Guillaume to develop their creativity. new creative hub by the Direc- tar’s cultural sector. Sitting at Claude Felicien Rousere The Artist in Residence tor of the Fire Station, Khalifa the heart of Qatar’s thriving (France), Nourbano Feras al programme attracts a large al Obaidly, where they were creative community, it acts as Hejazi (Saudi Arabia), Sidra number of portfolio submis- given an in-depth introduction a hub for participants, encour- Zubairi (Pakistan), Eman sions from Qatar-based art- to the facilities. aging them to take their artis- Makki (Egypt) and Michael ists. This year, 19 talented The Fire Station: Artist tic skills to the next level. Perrone (the USA). Passengers travelling through HIA can personalise their TUMI products at the store.