FRIDAY MARCH 5, 2021 RAJAB 21, 1442 VOL.14 NO. 5198 QR 2

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Nation 2 Business 7 Sports 10 HMC obesity treatment centre sees MPHC registers net profit Kvitova edges Kontaveit in power duel, 10,000 patient visits per year of QR532 million for 2020 Pegula upsets Pliskova

QCB announces AMIR GRACES QATAR TOTAL OPEN MATCHES bank holiday Global community on March 7 QNA DOHA must act to confront QATAR Central Bank (QCB) has declared Sunday, March 7, as of cial holiday for all banks and nancial institu- hate speech against tions operating under its supervision. In a statement, the QCB said the closure of banks, Muslims, says Qatar money exchange outlets, investment and nancial companies, insurance ese practices rms, and insurance broker companies on this date is cannot express pursuant to the Council of Ministers’ Decision No. (33) the values of the of 2009. The said decision stipu- civilized world: lates that the rst Sunday Al Mansouri of March each year shall be an of cial holiday for His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the competi- QNA all banks operating in the tions of day 4 of the 19th Qatar Total Open 2021 for women’s tennis at the Khalifa International GENEVA State of Qatar. The state- Tennis and Squash Complex on Thursday. HH the Amir watched the match between Ukraine’s Elina ment added that all these Svitolina and Victoria Azarenka played in the quarter- nals, which ended with a 6-2, 6-4 win for QATAR has affirmed the re- institutions will reopen on Azarenka. HH the Amir also watched the match between Czech Karolina Pliskova and American Jes- sponsibility of the interna- Monday, March 8. sica Pegula in which Pegula secured 6-3, 6-1 win to qualify for the semi- nals. A number of sheikhs, tional community and all ministers and tennis fans attended the matches amidst precautionary measures taken to curb the governments, especially in spread of COVID-19. (QNA) countries experiencing the rise of extreme right-wing groups, to confront hate speech that We are concerned that manifestations of 450 face action fuels feelings of hostility and hatred and hostility towards Islam and Muslims violence against Muslims. are embodied in negative stereotypes that for violating This came in the statement lead to prejudice and discrimination against Muslims, COVID-19 norms of Qatar delivered by Perma- which leads to their exclusion from social, political and Minister takes stock of COVID nent Representative of Qatar civil life, as it often results in adopting legislative and QNA to the United Nations Office executive measures that contribute to further violation DOHA in Geneva Ambassador HE Ali of their rights.” safety measures in schools Khalfan Al Mansouri during THE designated authori- an interactive dialogue with — HE Ali Khalfan Al Mansouri ties on Thursday referred TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the Special Rapporteur on 450 people to the Public DOHA freedom of religion or belief at Prosecution for violating the the 46th regular session of the holding those responsible ac- negative stereotypes that lead preventive and precaution- MINISTER of Education and Human Rights Council. countable. to prejudice and discrimina- ary measures enforced by Higher Education HE Dr Mo- The envoy said Qatar Al Mansouri said the re- tion against Muslims, which the country to contain the hammad bin Abdul Wahed Al shares the Special Rappor- port of the Special Rapporteur leads to their exclusion from spread of the coronavirus Hammadi visited a couple of teur’s opinion of the need to clarified the different contexts social, political and civil life, (COVID-19). public schools to check on the take effective measures to through which Muslims in as it often results in adopt- Among them, 423 progress of the mid-term 2 prevent direct and indirect many parts of the world are ing legislative and executive people were referred to the exams and their adherence to discrimination against Mus- exposed to practices that vio- measures that contribute Public Prosecution for not COVID-19 safety measures. lims, to abolish all restrictions late their rights and freedoms to further violation of their wearing masks in places The visit included Khal- imposed on individuals for within the framework of the rights,” he said. where they are mandatory, ifa Model School For Boys manifesting their religion, to so-called Islamophobia. He said permitting these while 21 were found violat- and Compass International combat negative and discrimi- “While we condemn in the practices cannot express the ing the maximum number School, where Dr Al Ham- Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Dr Mohammad bin natory stereotyping practiced strongest terms these prac- values of the civilized world, of 4 people allowed in a madi reviewed the measures Abdul Wahid Al Hammadi visits a school on Thursday. by law enforcement agencies, tices, we are concerned that nor can it be justified under the vehicle including the driver, taken to ensure the health of to establish and strengthen manifestations of hatred and pretext of spreading freedoms, except when they are mem- students, teachers and admin- exams. On Wednesday, the or showing up vaccination mechanisms for monitoring hostility towards Islam and as freedom does not mean vio- bers of one family. istrative staff. Ministry of Education and card, or furnishing a proof and reporting violations and Muslims are embodied in lating the rights of others. Six people were also The minister urged school Higher Education (MoEHE) of having COVID-19 test on a referred to the Public Pros- principals to continue ad- said starting from March 21, weekly basis. ecution for not installing hering to the precautionary no employee will be allowed The measures are being Ehteraz app on their mobile measures and provide an to enter schools without hav- taken to ensure the safety of phones. optimal environment to sup- ing golden frame and vacci- the educational, administra- Qatar records 475 new COVID-19 cases (PG 2) port the students during the nation stamp on Ehteraz app, tive staff and students.

Ashghal opens Al Sadd Street Civil Defence playing key role in securing main carriageway for traffic Qatar 2022 World Cup facilities: Of cial Qatar 2022, such as football QNA MoI celebrates World stadiums, factories, hotels, DOHA and buildings, in addition to Civil Defence Day securing all aspects of trade The Public Works Authority and investment in its various (Ashghal) has opened the QNA fields. main lanes of Al Sadd Street DOHA He said the General Di- after completion of infrastruc- rectorate of Civil Defence has ture works. Three lanes in THE Ministry of Interior (MoI), been an integral part of the each direction of the carriage- represented by the General 2022 FIFA World Cup Safety way were open for traf c as Directorate of Civil Defence, and Security Operations Com- part of the Road Improvement celebrated the World Civil De- mittee for securing tourna- Works in various areas of fense Day that falls on the first ment stadium facilities and Greater Doha (Phase 9). of March of every year. their compliance with inter- The scope of overall works The celebration aims to nationally applicable safety to be implemented within the emphasise the efforts of the regulations and their con- project aims to upgrade Al civil defence personnel in pro- formity with the Civil Defense Sadd Intersection, develop tecting property and lives. Law. It indicates continuous infrastructure utilities services Overall progress on the the development works as the Director General of the coordination between the ad- in the intersection as well as project has reached 40 main carriageway of Al Sadd General Directorate of Civil ing the National Economy — to that this year’s slogan re- ministration and the authori- intersecting streets, in addi- percent. Street was open for traf c six Defence Brigadier General signify the importance of the flects the role of civil defence ties responsible for the con- tion to upgrading Al Sadd and Project Engineer Ali Sami months ahead of scheduled. Hamad Othman Al Dehaimi work of civil defence and its in protecting facilities that struction of the World Cup Jawaan Street at a length of Jamal emphasised the depart- said this year’s celebration will close link with the strength of have accelerated their pace facilities. 3.2 km. ment’s keenness to accelerate Continued on page 2 be held under the slogan — The the national economy. remarkably, similar to the fa- Civil Defence Force in protect- Al Dehaimi pointed out cilities of the FIFA World Cup Continued on page 2 02 Friday, March 5, 2021

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SUBAIE JOINS SCHOOL STUDENTS IN TREE PLANTATION DRIVE

Commander of the Amiri Land Forces HE Major-General Saeed Hussain Al Khayarin met with Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan Lt Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa. During the meeting, Major-General Al Khayarin appreciated the efforts of the Pakistani army, stressing the depth of brotherly relations between Qatar and Pakistan. They reviewed defence and Minister of Municipality and Environment HE Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie joined a number of school stu- security cooperation relations between the two countries and the ways to enhance them. The meeting was attended by dents to plant trees in the garden on the premises of the ministry’s main building at Corniche as part of the initiative a number of senior of cers from both sides. (TNN) to plant one million trees. (TNN) MME kicks off eld studies to Ambassadors take part in MME’s tree-planting drive enumerate meadows in Qatar TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA QNA eas of Mazroua, Al Jameela, Al has been formed and special- DOHA Khor and Al Shamal. ised field work teams have AMBASSADORS of several “The studies began on been deputed to different re- countries accredited to Qatar THE Ministry of Municipal- Thursday in the presence gions of the country, support- participated in the initiative ity and Environment (MME), of the field sub-committees ed by Qatari environmental in- to plant one million trees, or- represented by the Depart- formed of environmental in- spectors who are familiar with ganised by the Public Parks ment of Environmental Pro- spectors affiliated to the De- these areas and the meadow Department of the Ministry tection, Natural Reserves and partment of Environmental names, the ministry said. of Municipality and Environ- Wildlife, has announced the Protection, Natural Reserves Consultants in geographic ment (MME). start of field studies to enu- and Wildlife, and special- information systems, as well Ambassador of Peru HE merate the meadows in the ists and experts from the De- as a group of experts in vege- Jose Benzaquen Perea, Aus- country by specialised field partment and the Center for tation survey have been hired, trian Ambassador HE Karin committees formed by the The ministry stated that Geographic Information Sys- along with preparing a special Fichtinger-Grohe and Ambas- work team for the rehabilita- these field studies began on tems,” said the MME. field survey form, the ministry sador of Bosnia and Herzego- tion of Qatari mainland. Thursday by surveying the ar- A specialised work team added. vina HE Haris Lukovac plant- ed saplings that are suitable for Qatari climatic conditions, as part of the initiative. Qatar participates in Arab Assistant Director of the Civil Defence prepares staff to Public Parks Department at conference on border, the MME Mohamed Ibrahim airports and ports security Al Sada and a number of of- deal with emergency situations ficials from the department QATAR participated in the fifth Arab confer- Continued from page 1 tinuous training for its employees in were present on the occa- ence for heads of borders, airports and port cooperation with Ras Laffan College for sion. security. The conference was held via vide- HE said the General Directorate of Civil Emergency and Safety. The Public Parks Depart- oconferencing on Thursday. Qatar was repre- Defence covers or secures stadiums and He appreciated the great coopera- ment has invited all institu- the initiative, pointing out that and they contribute positively sented in the meeting by Assistant Director prepares qualified cadres to deal with tion between all parties participating tions and community mem- trees are of special importance to human health and quality of Airport Security Colonel Saoud Abdulaziz emergency situations during matches in the evacuation training, which aims bers in Qatar to contribute to in preserving the ecosystem, of life. Al Muslim and Assistant Director-General and events, whether in the stadiums or to increase awareness of safety pro- of the Coast Guard and Borders Lieutenant in the headquarters of the participating cedures and train workers in various Colonel Abdulaziz Ali Al Mohannadi. The teams, fan’s areas and training grounds. agencies on how to face fires and em- conference discussed the topics on its sched- He stressed the experiences gained phasise readiness. ule, as well as the various experiences of the by the directorate through its dealings He pointed out that the civil defense ‘Road development to ease traf c member countries in the field of border and with various sporting events in the directorate participated in the exercises airports security. (QNA) country and abroad. The directorate at the railway stations under the supervi- congestion at Al Sadd Intersection’ also sent a number of officers to attend sion of the Public Transport Security De- international tournaments to gain fur- partment to determine the measures tak- Continued from page 1 and upgrading of service roads cle paths, landscaping works, ther expertise, including to World Cup en to secure the stations, in cooperation as well as beautification and and upgrading of street light- 2018 in Russia, he said. with a number of concerned authorities. ENG Jamal highlighted the landscaping along the streets ing systems on both streets. MoPH sees 475 COVID-19 He praised the role of the Ras Laf- He also announced the inauguration importance of upgrading Al and in the median. All works The project is part of Ash- cases and 318 recoveries fan Emergency and Safety College and of two new cars for use in rescue and Sadd Intersection as well as are scheduled to be completed ghal’s efforts to improve the its contribution to providing the direc- rapid intervention operations. While Al Sadd and Jawaan Streets in Q4, 2021. existing services and utilities THE Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) torate with qualified engineering cadres one of these new cars is intended for as they are located in a con- The project will deliver and upgrade the road network on Thursday reported 475 new confirmed to work in the field of civil defence, who rapid intervention, the other is being gested and highly-frequented road development at a total in Doha City to cope with the cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in 24 hold a certificate in emergency and dis- used for the first time in Qatar and is area that serves many service length of 3.2 km on Al Sadd national economic develop- hours, of which 418 were from the com- aster management, as well as special- intended for rescue operations, wheth- facilities, shops, commercial and Jawaan Streets in addi- ment and social growth re- munity and 57 from travellers returning ists in fire and safety engineering and er from collapses or various accidents. centres, and educational and tion to their intersection to quirements in Qatar. from abroad who were subject to quaran- other specialisations. Dehaimi said such new mecha- health institutions. improve traffic flow in the area The project is being imple- tine. The MoPH also recorded 318 recover- Dehaimi stressed that the Civil De- nisms help the working teams in car- Eng Jamal said works are of Al Sadd Intersection. mented by JH Construction ies from the virus during the past 24 hours, fence Department keeps abreast of the rying out their work and facilitate their under way to finish works on The scope of works will Company under the supervi- bringing the total number of recoveries in comprehensive developments and re- movement and speed in response to Al Sadd Street and Jawaan also include provision of 6.4 sion of Gulf Engineering and Qatar to 155,070. (QNA) naissance in the country through con- accidents. Street which include provision km of pedestrian paths and cy- Industrial Consultancy. HMC obesity treatment centre sees 10,000 patient visits per year CATHERINE W GICHUKI Professor Shahrad Taheri, “We also have the latest depending on the individual if you are not paying atten- pandemic, it was important to DOHA professor of Medicine at Weill treatments, including medi- circumstance as it is tailored tion to it but it is very difficult pay attention to what they eat Cornell Medicine and senior cations, dietary interventions, to each patient,” he added. to lose it and maintain that and what activities they un- HAMAD Medical Corpora- consultant at the National psychological approaches to He reiterated that if weight loss. If you are over- dertake, stressing that weight tion’s (HMC) National Obesity Obesity Treatment Center, ensure behavioural change there is any other help that weight, monitor your weight gain is not healthy and can Treatment Center sees more said the centre is one of the and endoscopic procedures. is required depending on the and ensure that you are eating result in many complications. than 10,000 patient visits per largest obesity centres in the We also do bariatric surgeries. national guidelines, some the portion of food that is re- “People who are obese are year for people seeking obesity world. “We have more than We offer a wide range services patients undergo bariatric sur- quired. Don’t eat extra plates at risk of having more severe treatment, an official has said. 10,000 patients’ visits a year that are not available in many gery, adding that the majority and ensure that you have a coronavirus infection,” he As the world marked and they are increasing year centres across the world,” Prof of the patients are females. good selection of fresh fruits said. World Obesity Day on March after year because the popula- Taheri said. According to him, Prof Taheri pointed out and vegetables. In Qatar, there He described eating fast 4, HMC engaged in public tion is growing. This makes it a majority of the patients who Professor Shahrad Taheri that there is also an increasing is much concentration on car- food as a contributor to obesi- education on weight and its one of the busiest obesity cen- come to seek treatment have number of patients in the ado- bohydrates (rice, bread, pasta ty as many of the outside food problems because a face-to tres,” he said. obesity complications like ment that we start with is life- lescent clinic. and potatoes). People should are processed and unhealthy. face event would not have He said the centre has all diabetes and heart disease, be- style intervention which is nu- Talking about the impor- eat these in moderation.” Prof Taheri advised that been possible due to the COV- the latest equipment to inves- sides others. trition, diet, physical activity tance of maintaining a healthy He said as people spend people to schedule physical ID-19 pandemic. tigate obesity and its compli- “There is a combination of and behavioural change. On body weight, Prof Taheri said, more time at home and not be- activity in the house or outside Speaking to Qatar Tribune, cations. treatments and the basic treat- top of that we add medication, “It is very easy to gain weight ing active due to the COVID-19 in their daily lives. Friday, March 5, 2021 03 Islam

Sincere Repentance Question: Assalam alaekum, Dear respected scholars. I have com- The Good Moral Character mitted some sins and I have read about how tawba is the best thing and there are things in tawba such as admitting the sin, regretting it, asking for forgiveness and stopping it. How can I be sincere in my tawba and do it the best that I can? Remind me of the importance of fearing Allah, The Almighty. I do fear him but a reminder is good. Then, remind me about the hope of Allah, The Almighty’s forgiveness. of the Prophet (PBUH) Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sal- lallaahu ‘alayhi wa salam, is His slave and Messenger. As for sincerity in repentance, it is achieved when a repentant quits the sin exclusively for the sake of Allah, The Almighty, aspiring for His forgive- ness and seeking to earn His pleasure and escape His punishment, as opposed to quitting a sin for a worldly reason. Examples of quitting sins for worldly reasons are quitting smoking or drinking alcohol out of fear for one’s health or that a drug dealer quits this sin out of fear of imprisonment or for his reputation. A repentant who quits a sin exclusively for the sake of Allah, The Exalted, has repented to Him sincerely, and he who quits it for other than Allah, The Exalted, is not sincere in his repentance. Among the most helpful means to achieve a sincere repentance are: keeping the company of righteous people and distancing oneself from bad companions. Staying away from places that remind a repentant of sins or where he would be vulnerable to sin is another helpful means. In the story of the man who killed ninety-nine people, he was commanded to leave his town and move to another one where righteous people lived. The Hadeeth was cited in Saheeh Muslim, and scholars deduced from it that it is recom- mended for a repentant to depart the evil environment in which he disobeyed Allah, The Exalted, and shun his bad companions. Moreover, among the most effective and helpful means to achieve sincere repentance is fear of Allah, The Almighty, evoking His Greatness and Glory, and reminding oneself that obedience is one of the due rights of Allah, The Exalted, over His slaves and that if it were not for His Forbearance and Will, no sinner would have been able to disobey Him. There are many means to evoke fear of Allah, the most important of which are: supplication, re ecting on His Names and Attributes, and contemplating His severe punishment and the disgrace and torment He prepared for those who disobey His commands. We ask Allah, The Exalted, to bless us with fearing Him both in private and in public. Allah Knows best. Etiquettes of Supplication Question: Is it mandatory to praise Allah and send salutation upon the Prophet (salla Allaahu ‘alayhi wa salam) each time before making du’aa in or- der for it (the du’aa) to be accepted? And, does wearing najis clothing (wheth- er because of the presence of physical impurity or the clothes are inherently impure) affect the acceptance of du’aa”? May Allah reward you all. AVING a good moral He never said to me, ‘Why did Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify character, gentle- you do that?’ for something I that none is worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ness and amiability had done, nor did he ever say ‘alayhi wa salam, is His slave and messenger. are all praiseworthy ‘why did you not do that’ for Part of the etiquette of supplication is to start with praising Allah, The qualities which wise ‘Abdullaah ibn Jareer Al-Bajali, may Allah be pleased something I had not done.” [At- Exalted, and exalt the mention of the Prophet, peace be upon him. This is Hpeople unanimously perceive as with him, said about the kind treatment of the Prophet, Tirmithi and Abu Daawood] one of the means to have supplications answered. However, it is not a condi- good and agree on the virtues of ‘Abdullaah ibn Jareer Al- tion for the acceptance of the supplication and for answering it. If someone adhering to them. sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa salam: “The Messenger of Allah, Bajali, may Allah be pleased supplicated without praising Allah, The Exalted, it is not wrong and his sup- There is an abundance of sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa salam, did not screen himself with him, said about the kind plication is hoped to be answered by the favour of Allah. Sharee‘ah evidence lauding high from me since I embraced Islam. Whenever he saw treatment of the Prophet, sal- Another etiquette for supplicating and reciting Thikr is maintaining the moral standards and urging the lallaahu ‘alayhi wa salam: “The ritual purity of the supplicant’s body and clothes. However, if his clothes Muslims to adhere to them, me, he would receive me with a smile. I complained to Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu are stained with impurity, this does not prevent him from reciting Thikr and including what was narrated him that I could not sit rm on horses, so he stroked ‘alayhi wa salam, did not screen supplicating Allah, and it does not hinder the acceptance of his supplication. by ‘Abdullaah ibn ‘Amr ibn Al- me on the chest with his hand, and said: ‘O Allah, himself from me since I em- But he should be aware that if he intends to pray, he must purify his clothes ‘Aas, may Allah be pleased with braced Islam. Whenever he saw because the ritual purity of the clothes is a condition for the validity of the him, that the Prophet, sallal- make him rm and make him a rightly guided man me, he would receive me with a prayer. Allah knows best. laahu ‘alayhi wa salam, said: guiding others (to the truth).’” [Ibn Maajah] smile. I complained to him that “Among the most beloved to I could not sit firm on horses, me of you are those who have so he stroked me on the chest the best moral character.” [Al- with his hand, and said: ‘O Al- Bukhaari] ‘Ali ibn Abu Taalib, may Allah ously) compensate them. lah, make him firm and make “Whoever recites a letter from the Book of Allah will The Messenger of Allah, sal- be pleased with him, said: “The He, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa him a rightly guided man guid- lallaahu ‘alayhi wa salam, was Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu salam, treated his Compan- ing others (to the truth).’” [Ibn be credited with a good deed, and a good deed gets the best good-natured and well- ‘alayhi wa salam, was the most ions kindly and never alienated Maajah] a ten-fold reward. I do not say that Alif-Laam-Meem mannered of all people and was tolerant of all people, the most them. He used to ask after them, His statement “did not endowed with the most perfect, truthful in speech, the softest visit their sick and considerate- screen himself from me” means is one letter, but Alif is a letter, Laam is a letter and noble character and the greatest of them in nature and the most ly assign due care and attention that he, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa Meem is a letter.” – [At-Tirmithi: Saheeh (authentic) share of amiability. Allah, The amiable with others.” [At-Tir- to everyone sitting with him, to salam, never denied ‘Abdullaah Exalted, describes him as such mithi] the extent that each of his Com- ibn Jareer Al-Bajali, may Allah in the Quran; He Says (what Allah, The Almighty, de- panions would think that he be pleased with him, access to means): {And indeed, you are scribed him with leniency with was the dearest to him. him whenever he wished to see of a great moral character.} his Companions; He Says (what He, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa him. [Qur’an 68:4] means): {So, by mercy from Al- salam, never carelessly incon- What we mentioned of his In fact, he, sallallaahu lah [O Muhammad] you were venienced any of them with good moral character and kind ‘alayhi wa salam, was blessed lenient with them…} [Qur’an what he hated. companionship is only a drop in with the greatest share of all 3:159] His interactions with Anas, may Allah be pleased the ocean, as covering it thor- good qualities and manifesta- his Companions clearly mir- with him, said: “I served the oughly cannot be done in one “My heart is at ease knowing that what was meant for me tions of goodness. His Com- rored his excellent moral char- Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu article or book. panions described his excel- acter. He, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa ‘alayhi wa salam, for ten years We ask Allah, The Exalted, will never miss me and that what misses me was never lent moral character in many salam, used to accept their in- and he never said ‘Uff’ (an ex- to bless us with good moral meant for me.”– Umar ibn Al-Khattab Ahadeeth. It was narrated that vitations and gifts and (courte- pression of displeasure) to me! character and good doing.

INCULCATING EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN YOUR CHILD

HILE growing up, leaders may grow up to not become lead- you should admit your mistakes clean a section of the house or ar- geous in your own life. are greatly influenced by ers or productive people as a result and never lose sight of your re- range the furniture of a room as he 10- Encourage your child to the sayings and actions of our failure to fulfil the above- sponsibility. wishes, and do not forget to laud exercise the freedom to be himself of their families. Un- mentioned duties. 2- Take full responsibility for his efforts in performing the task. and express his individuality and doubtedly, everything we Sadly, some parents admonish We provide guidance to our all your worldly affairs and make 6- Let your child make deci- to allow others to do the same as sayW and do impacts our children; their children through arguments children by showing them how to your child witness that. Work hard, sions about what to have for lunch, long as it does not cause harm to they copy our behaviours because and transmit negative energy to set goals for yourself, then pursue what he wishes to do in the week- anyone. we are their role models when it them on a daily basis! Some par- live in this world despite the them, and encourage your child to end and where he wants to spend Remember that you need to comes to human relationships and ents harbour hatred, plant it in challenges that come their way identify his own goals in life and the vacation. teach your child what you want interactions. their children’s hearts and uproot and how to shoulder their then help him achieve them. 7- Show him how you take full him to be by being a living example We provide guidance to our the values of justice and equal- responsibilities in a more 3- Support the activities your responsibility with regard to your for him and guiding him by your children by showing them how to ity from them. Other parents do moderate and less stressful way. child likes and show him how circumstances. When you feel sayings and actions. live in this world despite the chal- not have time for their children or We also edify them on the ways of proud you are of him for knowing bored, you find an activity to make Therefore, you should be con- lenges that come their way and make them feel their emotional or interacting with others and teach how to do things, and ask him to use of your time and when you are stantly conscious of your own how to shoulder their responsi- physical absence due to their own them how to practice positive teach you things that he knows and short of money, you address this behaviour. As long as you wish bilities in a more moderate and personal problems. There is no thinking, justice, cooperation, time you do not. problem, meaning that you do not to raise your child to become a less stressful way. We also edify doubt that such children will suf- management and how to carry out 4- Encourage your child to ex- allow the circumstances to over- leader, you should be a leader in them on the ways of interacting fer from many problems, unless the tasks of daily life, such as press his opinion. Ask him about whelm you or leave you helpless. your child’s world or in the broad- with others and teach them how to they find another leader or a more his opinion on any new event or 8- Teach your child how to er world in general. Although we practice positive thinking, justice, positive role model to look up to personal matters and school topic and let him express his point think optimistically, and also may sometimes say or do some- cooperation, time management for guidance. This is a possible or, assignments. of view even if you do not agree teach him how to address negative thing wrong or do meaningless and how to carry out the tasks of rather, quite common scenario. with him. thinking by immediately intro- things, when we are keen to re- daily life, such as personal matters So, the question arises as to 5- Assign a project or task to ducing positive thoughts into his main mindful of our words and ac- and school assignments. We also how you can raise your child to be- 1- Lead by example: Remem- your child as this gives him a feel- mind. This is a helpful skill that he tions that leave the greatest impact help them master human interac- come a leader. ber that you are not always the ing of satisfaction with what he ac- should learn and will always need. on our children, we will give them tion and effectively navigate life. Here are ten simple steps to perfect role model for your child complishes. For example, he can 9- Demonstrate to him how to a chance to succeed in this tough We can easily see how children achieve this goal: given that you are human. Rather, learn how to cook soup for lunch, be patient, assertive and coura- world. 04 Friday, March 5, 2021 World Iran agrees to Myanmar forces continue violent talks with world crackdown as protesters mourn energy agency in  More than 50 people have been killed in the protests to date  Protesters vow to continue demonstration nuclear dispute DPA but could also pave the way DPA poreans in Myanmar to “con- VIENNA/BERLIN/TEHRAN for the full and correct im- YANGON sider leaving as soon as they plementation of the JCPOA,” can by commercial means FOLLOWING months of he said, referring to the for- SECURITY forces in Myan- while it is still possible to do standstill in the dispute over mal name for the deal, the mar cracked down on demon- so,” citing the violence. its nuclear programme, Iran Joint Comprehensive Plan strations again on Thursday, Meanwhile, the protest- on Thursday agreed to talks of Action. using tear gas, rubber bullets ers said they would not stop. between technical experts In his recent report on and live rounds, even as anti- “We have to do what we from the International Atomic Iran, Grossi had showed coup protesters turned out to should do. We have to fight Energy Agency (IAEA) and its strong concern about Iran’s remember the dead from the for justice and for the souls representatives at the begin- refusal to provide informa- previous day of clashes. we lost because of this terror- ning of April. tion on the source of uranium People gathered across the ist army,” Wai Wai, 45, told “I’m clearly aiming at hav- particles. country to pay respect to those dpa by phone from Manda- ing a far more clear under- The country had now killed, placing flowers in their lay. standing of these issues by agreed to a “focused and sys- memory and singing pro-de- She was at the funeral of the summer, or before,” IAEA tematic” information process, mocracy songs. a 19-year-old protester who Director General Rafael Grossi he told journalists on Thurs- Local media such as My- died after being shot in the said, referring to the monitor- day, adding he hoped that the anmar Now and Radio Free head in that city. ing of uranium particles. talks would move forward de- Asia Burmese reported se- Another protester, from In light of this develop- spite current Iranian restric- curity forces using violence Monywa, where six died ment, Germany, France and tions on IAEA inspectors. against protesters in several on Wednesday, told dpa by Britain shelved a resolution Germany, France and neighbourhoods of the biggest phone that the violence was critical of Iran intended to Britain as well as Russia and city Yangon with some people actually bringing more pro- be brought before the IAEA’s China have been trying to injured, though no numbers testers out into the streets. board of governors. save the 2015 Vienna nuclear were given. “This is not the way to rule Iran now had to demon- deal, which was supposed to “Our protest started to- the country by killing people. strate that it was “serious” prevent Iran from building day at 9:30 [0300 GMT] in The army thinks that the ci- about reinstating the 2015 a nuclear weapon. In return, the morning and the police vilians will be afraid if they Vienna nuclear deal, and to sanctions on Tehran were to came to us and broke up the Myanmar migrants living in Thailand make the three- nger salute during a candlelight vigil at a memorial kill us but it is not true,” said enter into dialogue with the be lifted. demonstrations,” Nyan Win in Bangkok on Thursday. (AFP) the protester, who wished to United States, the Foreign Of- The US unilaterally with- Shein, a 31-year-old protest- remain unnamed. fice in Berlin said. drew from the nuclear deal er from the South Okkalapa Protesters have demand- Iranian Foreign Ministry under former president Don- township in Yangon, told dpa. 16 Myanmar nationals including police constables ed an end to military con- spokesperson Saeed Khati- ald Trump, dealing it a near- “Our strike for today is cross into India, seeking refuge trol and want de facto leader bzadeh welcomed the deci- fatal blow. But there have been successful even though the Aung Sang Suu Kyi to be set sion: “Today’s step did not signs that it could be revived army tried to break it up,” Nyi NEW DELHI: At least 16 Myanmar nationals, some of them police, have crossed into India seeking free. She is under house ar- only enable continuation of under the new administration Nyi, 37, a protester who lives refuge after the junta overthrew the government of Aung San Suu Kyi in a coup. Some families and rest and faces charges rang- the Iran-IAEA agreement of Joe Biden. in the Sanchaung township in reportedly three police constables have since Wednesday crossed into Serchhip, Champhai and ing from sowing disorder to Yangon, told dpa. Hnahthial districts of Mizoram state that share a porous border with Myanmar. illegally importing walkie Protesters vowed to con- Domestic media, citing ofcial sources, reported the policemen had escaped the military be- talkies. tinue demonstrating against cause they refused to obey orders but it was not clear what the orders were. Coup leaders have alleged last month’s military coup “Eight Myanmar nationals have reached our district. It is yet to be conrmed if there are police- without proof that Suu Kyi’s and were apparently not dis- men in this group. We are trying to verify their identities. [Among them there] is a family,” Serchhip’s National League for Democ- suaded by the violence seen top ofcial Kumar Abhishek told dpa. A police ofcial in Hnahthial said a family of four, seeking racy engaged in vote tamper- on Wednesday and Thursday. shelter, was found in the district on Thursday evening. Four more Burmese were found in Champhai, ing in November elections. Christine Schraner Bur- another ofcial said. All of them were wearing civilian clothes and were unarmed when they were But outside analysts point gener, the UN special envoy found in Indian territory. India shares a 1,640-kilometre boundary with Myanmar, where over 50 out that Suu Kyi’s party is for Myanmar, said her agency people, mostly protestors, have been killed since the coup on February 1. very popular in the country counted 38 dead on Wednes- Authorities in India’s border districts are preparing for a possible in ux of refugees from Myan- and that it is more likely that day, making it the bloodi- mar, the Hindustan Times daily reported. District ofcials have issued orders asking locals to imme- the military is shocked by est day since the February 1 diately notify them about Myanmar nationals entering India seeking shelter, the report said. (DPA) how poorly it did in the polls. coup. The country’s constitu- There were fears the tion guarantees the military death toll could rise, since live ammunition. One man Wednesday. 50 people have been killed in control of key agencies and some people were seriously from Monywa city on Thurs- According to the Assis- the protests to date. enough seats in the legisla- injured after security forces day reportedly passed away tance Association for Political Singapore’s Foreign Min- ture so that it can block criti- Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy responded to protests with from the injuries incurred on Prisoners (AAPP), more than istry on Thursday told Singa- cal changes. Agency in Vienna on Thursday. (AFP)

News Supermarket Aldi Hoax bomb threat triggers in brief apologises for ‘Taste of Yemen’s Houthi rebels say missile hits panic at India’s Taj Mahal Saudi oil facility India’ sticker on beef DPA SANA’A: Yemen’s Iran-linked Houthi rebels said on Thursday that NEW DELHI one of their missiles had struck a Saudi oil facility in the coastal DPA scared, I’m deeply disappoint- city of Jeddah. Houthi military spokesman Yehia Serae said they LONDON ed and appalled by Aldi (my TOURISTS had to evacuate as had targeted the Saudi Aramco facility with a Quds 2 missile favourite superstore) selling the Taj Mahal was temporarily and “the hit was accurate.” There was no conrmation from GERMAN supermarket Aldi beef with label saying ‘Taste shut down on Thursday after a the Saudi side. The Saudi-led coalition ghting the Houthis in has apologised after put- of India.’ “As a Hindu major- hoax call about a bomb at the Yemen said only that it had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic ting “Taste of India” stickers ity country we Indians do not one of India’s most famous missile red towards the coastal city of Jazan, which is close to on beef products in British appreciate this. monuments. the border with Yemen. Houthis targeted Aramco in November, stores, apparently insensitive Please make necessary After the call came in on a with Riyadh later saying that the attack had caused a re at a to the reverence most Indians changes and confirm. Thanks.” police helpline, the federal se- distribution station, but that fuel supplies were not affected. In have for the cow. A separate account also posted curity force that guard the 17th a much bigger incident in 2019, two Aramco facilities were at- An image was posted on an image of another packet century monument were alert- tacked, temporarily disrupting crude oil production. (DPA) Twitter by an account which of beef steaks at what is be- ed. They then asked tourists to showed an Aldi product called lieved to be a different store. vacate the premises. “Mango masala beef steaks.” A Other people responded by There was commotion Turkey prevents monitoring of UN Libya sticker with “Taste of India” is stating that lots of other people among visitors and tourists Security of cials use metal detectors at the Taj Mahal in Agra on arms embargo seen displayed on the packet. eat beef products in India, so outside the Taj Mahal and Thursday. (AFP) It was published by British the sticker was a fair addition. nearby shops were closed, lo- BRUSSELS: Turkey has again blocked the EU’s monitoring of the Indians Voice, who captioned An Aldi spokesperson cal media reported as bomb its back to normal now,” Singh bomb planted at the monu- United Nations weapons embargo against Libya. In February, the image: “Beef cannot be the told dpa on Wednesday: “We detection squads conducted added. ment would explode soon, Turkey’s foreign ministry in Ankara vetoed the search of two mer- ‘Taste of India’. #BritishIndi- apologize for any offence this checks of the premises. The white marble edifice according to the ANI news chant ships suspected of being used for illegal transports to the ans #BritishHindus demand packaging error has caused. “The caller said he will located in the northern city agency. war-torn North African country, dpa has learned. Both were Turk- apology and immediate We will not be using these blow up the monument. We of Agra is India’s top tourist Agra police said the call ish- agged and therefore not allowed to be inspected against the withdrawal of words ‘Taste of stickers on beef products in have conducted thorough attraction and draws an esti- had been traced to the city of wishes of Turkish authorities. In an earlier incident in November, India’ from Beef Steaks prod- future.” Cows are considered checks, but did not find any mated 7 million to 8 million Ferozabad city and the hoax Turkey forced the abandonment of a search of a container ship uct of @AldiUK. sacred in the Hindu faith and explosive device, so we are visitors annually. caller will be arrested soon. that had already begun by German marines and subsequently “Out of 29 Indian states, most states in India forbid treating this as a hoax call,” Domestic media reported The Taj Mahal was reo- accused the German government and the EU of illegal behaviour. 20 states prohibit cow slaugh- cows being slaughtered. area police chief Rajeev Ku- that a man called up the police pened for tourists last Sep- The EU’s Irini monitoring mission was established in May 2020 ter as cow is a sacred ani- Other faiths in India mar Singh said. helpline complaining there tember with strict corona- and aims to stabilise war-torn Libya and support the UN-led politi- mal.” One person responded that either do not eat beef or “The Taj Mahal was shut were discrepancies in military virus safety measures after cal peace process. Libya has been engulfed by civil war since the to the tweet, adding: “As a have a vegetarian diet include for about 45 minutes. Entry recruitment that led to him being closed for more than six overthrow of long-term ruler Moamer Gadda in 2011, with the Hindu who reveres cows as Jains and Buddhists. for tourists has resumed and not being selected. He said a months due to the pandemic. con ict increasingly turning into a proxy war. (DPA)

Nepal signs peace deal with outlawed Pak PM to seek fresh con dence vote after ballot defeat Maoist splinter group KATHMANDU: The Nepalese government on Thursday signed DPA Mahmoud Qureshi said in the tion. al Assembly. vring to handpick civilian gov- a peace agreement with an outlawed Maoist splinter group ISLAMABAD capital Islamabad. Former premier Yousuf Political analysts say this ernments to block the way of after it agreed to renounce violence. The three-point agree- Qureshi was speaking at Raza Gillani, backed by the op- will not be easy for Khan, who democratic leaders. ment between the government and the Communist Party of PAKISTAN’S Prime Minister press conference after a for- position alliance, gained 169 is midway through his five- Khan’s latest setback Nepal (CPN), a breakaway faction of the Unied Maoist party Imran Khan will seek a fresh mer prime minister defeated votes, against the 164 for the year term. comes weeks after his party known for its violent activities, was signed at a ceremony in vote of confidence from the the candidate of Khan’s Paki- candidate of Khan’s party, the The defeat comes as set- candidates lost several by- Kathmandu, according to a joint statement issued by Home country’s parliament, a close stan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, in incumbent finance minister. back for Khan’s ruling alli- elections. Affairs Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa and CPN spokesperson aide said on Wednesday, after a vote for the country’s Sen- The loss means the gov- ance. He came to power in Despite the defeat in the Khadga Bahadur Bishwakarma. According to the agreement, his party lost a crucial vote by ate, one of two parliamentary ernment no longer has a ma- 2018 after national elections vote by MPs, Khan’s party won the government will remove an existing ban on former rebels MPs. chambers. jority in the house that elects tainted by allegations that the most seats from other con- from carrying out political activities, release political prisoners “We have decided that Members of the National the prime minister. country’s powerful military stituencies. The senate was and scrap criminal charges against the group’s leaders. The Prime Minister Khan will Assembly, who also elect the To win a confidence vote, a supported him. previously ruled by opposi- CPN, which splintered from the ruling Maoists seven years ago, seek a fresh vote of confi- prime minster, voted for the prime minister needs the sup- Pakistan’s generals have tion groups, led by the party agreed to carry out its political activities in a peaceful manner dence to see who is standing senator from a constituency in port of at least 172 members, ruled the country for decades of former exiled leader Nawaz and resolve any political issues through talks. (DPA) where,” Foreign Minister Shah Islamabad in an indirect elec- or half of the 342-seat Nation- and are accused of manoeu- Sharif. World Friday, March 5, 2021 05 US House cancels Thursday session after police warn of Capitol plot DPA/TCA the timing of the alleged plot the Capitol still fresh on that we have, the Department people dead, including a po- NEW YORK gives a clue. their minds, House leaders has taken immediate steps lice officer. Thursday is March 4 - canceled votes planned for to enhance our security pos- Despite plans for more A militia group likely inspired the date followers of QAnon Thursday and advised mem- ture,” the agency said. attacks, Trump has refused by the QAnon conspiracy the- falsely believe Donald Trump bers they did not need to ap- House Sergeant-at-Arms to walk back his false claims ory has been plotting to attack will reclaim the presidency. pear for session after the un- Timothy Blodgett also issued about election fraud, which the US Capitol on Thursday, QAnon adherents, who nerving alert. a memo Wednesday warning inspired the January 6 mob according to a law enforce- ascribe to a baseless theory It appeared unlikely that that there could be trouble to invade the building in an ment intelligence assessment positing that Trump is on a the Senate, which is working into the weekend, with “ad- attempt to stop Congress that prompted the House to secret mission to expose a on the coronavirus stimu- ditional interest in the Capi- from certifying President cancel all legislative business Satanist cabal of Democrat- lus package, would cancel its tol for the dates of March Biden’s election. out of safety concerns. ic pedophiles in control of Thursday session. 4th-6th by a militia group.” Instead, the former presi- The assessment, which the US government, picked Capitol Police said they Several far-right militias, in- dent has doubled down, false- was disseminated to all mem- March 4 because it was the will beef up security on cluding the Oath Keepers and ly telling a receptive crowd at bers of Congress on Wednes- original date for presidential Thursday due to the potential the Three Percenters, played an event just this past week- day by Capitol Police, did inaugurations until 1933. threat. a part in the January 6 siege end that the 2020 election US Capitol police of cers and US National Guard soldiers guard an not identify the group, but The deadly attack on “Based on the intelligence on the Capitol that left five was “rigged” against him. entrance to the Capitol grounds in Washington on Thursday. (AFP) FIGHTING COVID EU uses export ban for rst time Germany OKs AstraZeneca jab as on COVID-19 govt vows vaccine, testing boost shots leaving Italy DPA BRUSSELS DPA target for lifting measures had BERLIN been set at 35 in Merkel’s talks THE European Union used with premiers last month - but its COVID-19 vaccine ex- GERMANY is to begin vac- the rules were loosened on port ban for the first time to cinating older people with the Wednesday as public support halt 250,000 AstraZeneca AstraZeneca vaccine against for the lockdown wanes and shots leaving Italy for Aus- COVID-19, after initially re- businesses cry for help. tralia, EU sources told dpa fusing to approve the drug for Spahn called for “eas- on Thursday, confirming a those aged 65 and up, Health ing with care towards a new Financial Times report. Minister Jens Spahn said on normal,” in comments to the The bloc set up a regis- Thursday. Bundestag parliament earlier ter keeping track of vaccine File photo of doses of the “This is good news for all Thursday. exports in January amid a AstraZeneca vaccine. (AFP) the elderly people waiting for He warned that the virus row with AstraZeneca about a vaccination. It means they still posed a threat in Germany, whether the British-Swedish the creation of the export can get vaccinated sooner,” “but everything indicates that vaccine producer was fulfill- register. Spahn said. this will be the last spring in ing its contractual obliga- Several outward ship- Germany’s Standing Com- this pandemic.” The minister tions with the EU. ments of vaccines produced mittee on Vaccination (Stiko) said the federal government The mechanism allows in the EU have been given subsequently issued a state- will fund a free weekly corona- national authorities, in con- the OK since the system was ment saying it would recom- virus test for every citizen start- sultation with the Europe- set up. mend the AstraZeneca vaccine ing Monday, a week later than an Commission, to block ex- The EU was criticised “for all age groups.” In late Jan- originally planned. ports headed out of the EU if heavily for the initiative at uary, the independent panel of Susanne Ferschl, a leading the bloc believes a firm is not the time, with the World experts withheld a recommen- member of hard-left party Die honouring their agreements. Health Organisation (WHO) dation for use of the vaccine in Linke, slammed the pandemic Unlike other COVID-19 warning that the world’s the older age group, in a move A man wearing a face mask walks past the Babylon movie theater, currently closed, in Berlin on Thursday. (AFP) response, pointing to region- shot producers Pfizer/BioN- poorest countries stand to that critics say blunted enthusi- al differences and changing Tech and Moderna, Astra- suffer the most if vaccines asm for the jab in Germany. concerns about low uptake and a lockdown that has been in- have already reopened under standards for reopening. Zeneca has not yet delivered are hoarded by wealthy By Thursday, almost 3.2 organizational issues as vials crementally tightened since strict hygiene measures in re- “This is arbitrary and not a the doses it promised the countries. million doses of the drug, de- pile up in storehouses. November. cent weeks, with further busi- strategy,” she said. EU. The company slashed Developing countries veloped by the Swedish-British Speeding up vaccinations This was extended in prin- nesses to join them from Mon- Christine Aschenberg- first-quarter projected deliv- and a number of EU partner firm together with the Univer- and rolling out mass test- ciple until March 28 in a meet- day, such as bookshops and Dugnus of the pro-business eries from 80 million to 40 countries are excluded from sity of Oxford, will have been ing are key elements of a new ing between Merkel and the garden centres. FDP, which has opposed the million doses, citing produc- the mechanism. delivered to Germany’s 16 plan to ease the country out of state premiers on Wednesday. Further easing will be sweeping closures, called the tion difficulties. EU governments are un- states, according to the German lockdown in the coming weeks However, their step-by- linked to regions’ seven-day in- sluggish pace of the vaccina- There was suspicion that der great pressure as they Health Ministry. and months, particularly since step plan could allow for cer- cidence rates, a measure of cas- tion campaign compared to vaccines produced in the EU lag behind vaccination race Data collated by the Robert cases have begun trending up- tain aspects of life to return es registered per 100,000 peo- other countries a “disgrace.” were being sold to countries front-runners like Israel and Koch Institute for disease con- wards again. to normal sooner if regional ple during a seven-day period, So far, 5.5 per cent of people outside the bloc, leading to Britain. trol showed that only around Germany has forced re- infection rates settle below which will lead to a patchwork in Germany have received a 631,000 doses have been ad- tailers, restaurants and other certain levels. of rules across the country. first vaccine dose, according to ministered so far, leading to businesses to close as part of Schools and hairdressers The seven-day incidence Health Ministry data. UN report finds 17% of food Powerful quake shakes Joe Biden makes promoting worldwide is thrown away DPA In almost all of these coun- New Zealand cities; NEW YORK tries, vast quantities of food democracy worldwide a priority ended up in the bin, regardless tsunami warning lifted AROUND 17 percent of all of how rich or poor the nation. DPA ing its economic, diplomatic, food for human consumption Private households made DPA while the local GeoNet monitor- WASHINGTON Biden, a Democrat, has military,and technological pow- was thrown away in 2019, up the biggest proportion - 11 WELLINGTON ing centre put the quake at 7.1, started a radical depar- er to mount a sustained chal- according to a UN report re- per cent of food was thrown at a depth of 90 kilometres. US President Joe Biden de- ture from his Republican lenge to a stable and open in- leased on Thursday. away in them. At restaurants A powerful earthquake meas- The main quake was clared the promotion of democ- predecessor’s ‘America ternational system.” The paper Homes, restaurants, stores and other food providers it was ured at a magnitude of over 7 followed by several after- racy worldwide to be a central also mentioned the threat posed and other food providers dis- 5 per cent, and for shops it was has struck off the east coast of shocks measuring about 5 in component of his national secu- First’ foreign policy by Russia, which “remains de- carded 931 million tons of food, 2 per cent. At the same time, in New Zealand’s North Island, magnitude. rity strategy in new guidelines approach since taking termined to enhance its global according to the report released 2019 almost 700 million peO- shaking residents as far away “Anyone near the coast who released on Wednesday. office in January influence and play a disruptive by the United Nations Environ- ple did not have enough to eat, as Auckland, Wellington and felt a LONG or STRONG quake “Authoritarianism is on the role on the world stage. ment Programme (UNEP). the report notes. Christchurch. should MOVE IMMEDIATELY global march,” the president’s the “biggest threats.” The doc- The White House also The amount is the equiva- UNEP chief Inger An- A tsunami warning issued to the nearest high ground, or Interim National Security Stra- ument stressed that many of stressed that Washington “will lent of around 23 million fully dersen said that a reduction for an area of 300 kilometres as far inland as you can,” the tegic Guidance said. these “respect no borders or never hesitate to use force loaded trucks lined up seven in food waste would reduce around the epicentre was lifted disaster management agency “We will strengthen and walls, and must be met with when required to defend our times around the world. greenhouse gases and slow the several hours later. There were had tweeted before the tsunami stand behind our allies, work collective action.” “We must vital national interests,” addint Experts investigated data destruction of nature through no immediate reports of inju- warning was lifted. with like-minded partners, and also contend with the reality that diplomacy will be the first on food waste in 54 countries changes in land use, while also ries or significant damage. Radio New Zealand re- pool our collective strength to that the distribution of power resort to advance the US’ inter- around the world, including cutting pollution. It would also The quake, at a depth of ported that hundreds of peo- advance shared interests and across the world is changing, ests globally. still-edible food and inedible mean more food is available, 20 kilometres according to the ple in various areas had moved deter common threats. We will creating new threats,” the doc- Biden, a Democrat, has waste such as bones, pits and therefore reducing world hun- US Geological Survey, hit in the to higher ground. In Febru- lead with diplomacy,” the 24- ument continued. started a radical departure shells. ger and saving money, she said. early hours of Friday, at 2:27 ary, New Zealand marked 10 page document said. “China, in particular, has from his Republican predeces- am (1327 GMT Thursday). years since a major Christch- Pandemics, the climate cri- rapidly become more asser- sor’s “America First” foreign The USGS said the earth- urch earthquake that left 185 sis, cyber threats and violent tive. It is the only competitor policy approach since taking quake had a magnitude of 7.3, people dead. extremism were cited among potentially capable of combin- office in January. Canadian court finds Toronto van attacker guilty on all charges DPA said Minassian’s rampage was US House passes police reforms sparked by death of George Floyd MONTREAL “the act of a reasoning mind,” adding that the 28-year-old DPA tives for banning chokeholds US President Joe Biden, will A Canadian court has found “freely chose the option that WASHINGTON and carotid holds during next be back in the Senate. It the man responsible for a 2018 was morally wrong, knowing police operations. remains to be seen whether it van attack in Toronto that what the consequences would THE US House of Repre- Floyd died in May last can get a majority there. killed 10 people and injured be for himself, and for every- sentatives passed a compre- year after a police officer in “To make our communi- scores of others guilty of all body else.” The man was ap- hensive police reform bill Minneapolis pinned him to ties safer, we must begin by charges, dismissing his layw- prehended shortly after he on Wednesday, more than the ground with his knee for rebuilding trust between law ers’ argument that his autism ploughed a rental van through nine months after the death nearly nine minutes. enforcement and the people spectrum disorder made him a crowd of pedestrians on a of African-American George The proposed act, which they are entrusted to serve not criminally responsible for busy north Toronto street, kill- Floyd at the hands of police. originally was passed by the and protect,” the White House his actions. ing eight women and two men A majority in the Demo- House following Floyd’s death said in a statement. Alek Minassian, 28, was ranging in age from 22 to 94. cratic-led House approved the before stalling in the Senate - “We cannot rebuild that found guilty on Wednesday of Minassian told police bill, with 220 lawmakers vot- also would see police officers’ trust if we do not hold po- 10 counts of first-degree mur- that he belonged to an online ing in favour and 212 against. immunity being restricted in lice officers accountable for der and 16 counts of attempted group of “incels” (involuntary Among other things, the order to facilitate prosecu- abuses of power and tackle murder in connection with the celibates) and had grown in- draft law named after Floyd tion in the event of the use of systemic misconduct - and April 23, 2018, attack. creasingly frustrated with File photo of African-American George Floyd on a car during protests stipulates that the federal gov- force. systemic racism - in police In a decision broadcast on his inability to form relation- in Los Angeles, California. (AFP) ernment should create incen- The bill, supported by departments.” YouTube, Justice Anne Molloy ships with women. 06 Friday, March 5, 2021

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

Don’t Be Picky If You Are Offered A Vaccine America’s Two Main Parties ere are now three safe, highly eective At War Over Voting Rules COVID options in the US. Take the rst one that’s available For now, bipartisanship on voting seems like a relic of a bygone time

HE first doses of Johnson & 23 U.S. House hearing. The DAVID LAUTER passage of the Voting Rights Act and Johnson’s just-authorized company aims to hit the 1 bil- TCA/DPA outlawed poll taxes with the 24th TCOVID-19 vaccine are ex- lion mark by the year’s end. Amendment, split both parties. pected to arrive this week in Another key benefit with O an extent not seen in a century, After those measures passed, Minnesota. No one should hes- the J&J vaccine is that only one America’s two major parties have Keyssar said, “there was a thought itate to get this new, one-shot shot is needed, unlike the two- gone to battle over the rules that that these issues had finally been ad- option, advises M Health Fair- shot Pfizer and Moderna series. govern voting — an intensifying dressed and resolved. There was a view’s Dr Abe Jacob. Its temperature requirements fight that threatens to dominate sense that the country had reached a With three vaccines now for storage and transport are andT embitter the country’s politics. consensus on democracy.” available, Jacob worries that also considerably less com- Skirmishes along the battle line “That has unraveled” now, he shotseekers may decide to plicated than the other two. flared repeatedly this week: At the Su- added. “That makes the moment very wait until one becomes avail- This will make it easier to set preme Court, Republican and Demo- fraught.” able from a certain manufac- up vaccination sites closer to cratic lawyers clashed over part of the The hangover from last year’s turer, mistakenly believing one those who need it. In addition, landmark Voting Rights Act. A court campaign and Trump’s insistent false vaccine is better than another. it will free up health care staff ruling that would broadly define the claims that Democrats stole the elec- His recommendation for pa- to focus on giving the shots vs. reach of that law “puts us at a compet- tion have fueled passions. Even before tients is to say, “Give me what- scheduling a second dose or itive disadvantage relative to Demo- Trump, however, battles over voting ever you got.” overseeing storage. crats,” attorney Michael Carvin, who had begun to intensify, in large part “I would not prioritize one Needing one shot vs. two represented the Arizona Republican because of the unusual nature of cur- over another,” said Jacob, who should be a terrific selling Party, bluntly told the justices. rent American politics. is the health care system’s chief point. Still, there’s growing “Politics is a zero-sum game,” Speaker Nancy Pelosi of San Francisco listens to a question during a news conference Since the 1990s, Republicans na- quality officer and lead phy- concern that some shotseek- he said. with other Democratic leaders on Tuesday. tionwide have rarely won a majority: sician on its vaccine rollout. ers will deduce in error that In Congress, the House on GOP presidential candidates have got- “Looking at the data, I would the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines Wednesday is expected to pass a bill cially on the Republican side has made license or certain government benefits ten fewer votes than their opponents be very comfortable with me or are superior because they were that would set nationwide standards the issue a major campaign theme. unless a person opts out - a policy in seven of the last eight presidential any of my family members get- well over 90% effective at pre- for federal elections — a major expan- Both parties describe their clash in currently in place in 19 states. And it contests, a historically unmatched ting any one of these vaccines.” venting symptomatic illness af- sion of Washington’s authority that near-apocalyptic terms. would restore voting rights nation- streak. That there is not just one ter two doses in medical trials. Democrats say is needed to protect During House debate on Tues- wide to felons who have completed But Republicans’ strong support but three vaccines now avail- Jacob strongly rejected voting rights against restrictions in day, Republican leader Kevin Mc- their terms, giving voting rights back in rural America turns out to match able would have beggared be- that concern during an inter- Republican states. Carthy, R-Calif., said the Democrats’ to several million people. up almost perfectly with parts of the lief a year ago as the pandemic view with an editorial writer. The Democratic effort aims to bill would “put a thumb on the scale The nearly 800-page measure US system that limit majority rule - began disrupting life around He noted that no head-to-head block bills in Republican-majority in every election in America so that would also establish a national sys- the Electoral College, the equal repre- the globe. The challenge now: study of the three has been state legislatures that would limit Democrats can turn a temporary ma- tem of public financing of campaigns, sentation of small and large states in manufacturing enough vaccine done and said that an “apples mail-in voting, cut back on early vot- jority into permanent control.” which Democrats have long urged as the Senate and the ability of elected and the complicated logistics of to apples” comparison isn’t ing, impose new voter identification Former President Donald Trump a way to reduce the power of wealthy officials in most states to control the getting the shots into arms. possible due to different re- requirements and take other steps in a speech Sunday called the bill a interests. And it would all but elimi- drawing of election districts though Ending the pandemic hing- search frameworks and time- that would make voting more difficult. “monster” that “must be stopped.” nate partisan gerrymandering of con- gerrymandering. That has allowed the es on how fast this can hap- lines. One example: Unlike In Georgia, for example, a bill Democrats and voting rights advo- gressional districts by mandating that GOP to exercise far more governmen- pen, which is why the John- the other two vaccines, J&J’s moving through the Legislature cates describe their cause with equal states move to independent redistrict- tal power than its share of votes. son & Johnson vaccine is a research took place as more would, among other things, wipe out a urgency. “We have a wave of restric- ing commissions such as the one Cali- By historical accident, the GOP’s game-changer. Cleared over transmissible COVID variants day of Sunday voting frequently used tionist legislation being introduced fornia voters created in 2008. big gains in 2010 - in part a backlash the weekend for use by U.S. were circulating. by Black congregations, drastically re- across the country,” said Myrna Pérez A second bill, named after the late against the election of the nation’s first authorities in those 18 and And yet, the J&J vaccine duce the number of drop boxes avail- of New York University’s Brennan Rep. John Lewis of Georgia, would Black president - handed the party the older, its new availability will still delivered impressive re- able for voters to deposit ballots and Center for Justice. “People can dress restore key provisions of the Voting ability to entrench its power exactly significantly boost vaccine sup- sults. As Nettles noted in his impose criminal penalties on groups it up in terms of fraud or security, but Rights Act that the Supreme Court when district lines were being drawn ply. More encouraging news congressional testimony, it that give food or water to people these things are lies or ruses or pre- struck down in 2013. The House is ex- after that year’s census, heightening came Tuesday when President provided “complete protec- standing in line to vote. texts for preserving political power.” pected to pass that this spring. the feeling among many Democrats Joe Biden announced that the tion” against COVID-19 hos- People in Georgia, especially in The Democrats’ control of the Among Democratic activists, a that the GOP had rigged the system. pharmaceutical giant Merck pitalization and death, mean- largely Black communities, have “had White House and both houses of Con- widely shared view holds that unless Racial politics makes the division would join forces with J&J, one ing there was none of either in to wait in extraordinarily long lines to gress gives them a chance - a tenuous Congress mandates such changes, of power even more tense: The minor- of its key competitors, to ramp those who had been vaccinated vote, putting in an entire shift, eight one because of their narrow majorities Republicans’ power to gerrymander ity on which the GOP relies is an older, up vaccine production. for 28 days or longer. The vac- hours, standing on their feet,” said - to block state-based restrictions, at congressional districts coupled with overwhelmingly white and mostly ru- J&J is slated to deliver cine also demonstrated 85% ef- Nsé Ufot, chief executive of the New least for federal elections. Their effort new voting restrictions would give the ral population that in many cases sees around 16 million doses by the fectiveness overall in prevent- Georgia Project. A law that would to do so comes in two major pieces of GOP an unbeatable advantage in the itself pitted against a growing number end of this month, according ing severe disease. “criminally prosecute volunteers who legislation. 2022 elections and for years to come. of immigrants and people of colour to Monday’s briefing from the The correct conclusion, ac- are providing water and snacks,” she The one being voted on Wednes- Democrats have a two-year window to who mostly vote for Democrats. White House COVID-19 Re- cording to Jacob, is that there said, “is evil - evil and racist.” day, denominated as HR 1 to symbol- either pass laws to change the voting What happens next, like many sponse Team. That figure will are three safe, highly effective The New Georgia Project on ize its priority, would set nationwide system or cede power for a decade, things in American government, will dramatically increase as the COVID-19 vaccines available. Wednesday opened a campaign to standards for federal elections, over- many Democratic activists say. depend on the evenly divided Senate. weather warms. “The health care community pressure major companies based in riding state laws on every step of the That partisan intensity makes the The fight to get any of the Democratic “We are confident in our is extremely confident” in the Georgia, including Coca-Cola and process from voter registration to the current debate very different from measures passed could become the is- plans to deliver 100 million trio, he said. “We just hope that Home Depot, to call on Republican final counting of ballots. those of the recent past, said Harvard sue that blows up the chamber’s rules, single-dose vaccines to the if people have the opportunity Governor Brian Kemp to veto the bill The bill would require states to al- professor Alexander Keyssar, author which in effect require 60 votes for United States during the first to get vaccinated that they go if it passes. low wide use of mail-in ballots, and it of a major history of the right to vote. most legislation. half of 2021,” J&J executive Dr. and help end the pandemic as Arguments over voting rules are sets a minimum number of days for In the 1960s, for example, Con- Republican leaders have vowed to Richard Nettles said at a Feb. fast as possible.” not new to American politics. What is early voting. It would mandate that gress engaged in marathon debates block the Democratic legislation. new is the intense focus coupled with states automatically register citizens over voting rights for Black Ameri- For now, bipartisanship on voting (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE) sharp partisan division, which, espe- to vote when they apply for a driver’s cans. But those fights, which led to seems like a relic of a bygone time. The Hard Work Of Being Poor We aren’t poor, sick, injured and dying because of bad choices. We didn’t choose this

PAMELA GARRISON a terrible toll. Our communities even get the small jobs I relied good green jobs to replace the coal TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE and water were contaminated. on to help my family survive. mining jobs that have been killing Neighborhoods polluted with Congress finally sent us $600 in us for decades. S Congress advances a COV- PCB from abandoned coal mines December — not even enough to Reverend Barber even joined ID-19 relief package that calls had dogs running around hair- cover our propane heating bill. us as we pushed Sen. Joe Manchin Afor a $15 national minimum less. Our health suffered too. Here’s what I’d like folks to (D-WV) to support a $15 mini- wage by 2025, I am aware that I lost both my parents to can- understand: We aren’t poor, sick, mum wage. Amazingly, he’s still some people think that being poor cer — my dad’s was related to Black injured and dying because of bad refusing — for now. is a personal choice, or something Lung. I lost two brothers to the AIDS choices. We didn’t choose this. We I was disappointed, but poor that reflects personal failings. It crisis, and one of my daughters chose hard work, family, faith and people are used to having to push isn’t and it doesn’t. struggles with addiction. I nearly community. But because of bad our politicians. If we were quit- When the pandemic hit, I lost a sister to health problems, so I policies, that wasn’t enough even ters, we’d have quit by now. But couldn’t even get the small jobs I care for her in my own home. before the pandemic. Now there’s we’re not. relied on to help my family sur- Now my husband has chronic more pressure on our communi- We are stronger together. We vive. Congress finally sent us $600 obstructive pulmonary disease ties than ever before. may not have chosen our poverty, in December — not even enough after decades of hard, dangerous For me, things changed when I but we are choosing to keep fight- to cover our propane heating bill. work in the mines and many ter- saw the Reverend William J. Bar- ing for what’s right. I’m a coal miner’s daughter — rible injuries. He suffered a heart ber II on television preaching. He no one has to teach me about hard attack in his 40s and is now in his urged us to use the blessings we do (Pamela Garrison is a work. My four siblings and I grew 60s. I have disabilities of my own, have to work toward better poli- member of the West Virginia up in a West Virginia coal camp. but I care for him as best I can. cies for all of us. Now, as a member chapter of the Poor People’s Hard-working people were the I’ve worked my whole adult of the Poor People’s Campaign, I Campaign: A National Call foundation of our lives, even as life as a cashier, but money is no experience instead. injuries, we went two years with- fight for fairer policies. for Moral Revival. This the air we breathed was polluted tight. Years ago I attended night When we tried to get public out help because our annual in- We’ve led caravans all around column was produced for with coal dust. school in hopes of getting a man - assistance, we learned just how come was three dollars too high. West Virginia to build support the Progressive Media The mines offered good agement position, but the store meager it — and hard to get — it All this was before COVID-19. for a living wage, health care for Project, which is run by The work for a while, but they took gave it to a 19-year-old man with can be. After one of my husband’s When the pandemic hit, I couldn’t all, safer working conditions, and Progressive magazine)

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Transactions via Hukoomi MPHC registers net pro t rise 85% in January: PSA

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK of QR532 million for 2020 DOHA Total transactions via Hukoo- Board of directors recommends cash dividend of QR0.04 per share, equating to payout ratio of 94% of net pro ts mi e-government portal increased at a monthly rate TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK fected the selling prices. of 11.5 percent compared to DOHA Production volumes dropped December 2020 and at an by 11 percent due to the periodic annual rate of 85.1 percent MESAIEED Petrochemical Hold- planned turnaround, which are nec- compared to January 2020, ing Company (MPHC), one of the essary to maintain the plant life and the Planning and Statistics region’s premier diversified petro- ensure HSE standards. Authority (PSA) has said in chemical conglomerates, on Thurs- Net profit for the fourth quarter its latest report. day, announced a net profit of QR532 of 2020 reached QR218 million, sig- According to the report, million for 2020, down by 74 percent nificantly up by 40 percent compared total broad money supply compared to the previous year. to the third quarter of 2020. (M2) recorded about QR596.6 The Group revenue declined by This increase was primarily driv- billion during January this 17 percent to reach QR 2.4 billion as en by improved product prices on year, an annual increase of compared to QR 2.9 billion for 2019. the back of better macroeconomic 0.8 percent compared with Earnings per share (EPS) amounted conditions. January of 2020, On the other to QR0.042 for 2020, as compared to Revenue of Chlor-alkali seg- hand, cash equivalents includ- QR 0.165 in the previous year. ment for the year declined by 9 per- ing commercial bank deposits, During 2020, selling prices de- cent compared to last year to reach attained QR901.1 billion dur- clined by 12 percent, while sales vol- QR617 million. The decline in rev- ing January this year. The fig- umes fell by 5 percent as compared enue was attributed to the decrease ure has recorded an annual in- to last year, and both translated into in sales volumes by 2 percent and crease of 3.2 percent compared a decrease in revenue by 17 percent. selling prices by 8 percent. Sales to January 2020, when de- The production dropped by 9 percent volumes fell due to the planned posits recorded approximately amid periodic turnaround and main- shutdown of facilities. Drop in sell- tenance shutdowns during the year. ing price was against a backdrop of Total number of ships These shutdowns are part of the well-documented macroeconomic arriving at Qatar’s ports Group’s commitment to HSE, en- slowdown during 2020, which af- increased 2 percent in suring plant life, quality and reli- fected the industry globally. During ability standards, which ultimately the year, the segment reported a net January compared to improves and maintains Group op- profit of QR125 million, equivalent December last year erational efficiency. to a decline of 54 percent against The Group continued to ben- 2019. Production volumes dropped QR872.9 billion. efit from the supply of competitively by 6 percent due to the periodic One of the most promi- priced Ethane feedstock and fuel gas planned shutdowns. nent changes in this issue is under long-term supply agreements. Commenting on the results, the rise in the Market General These contracting arrangements are MHPC Chairman Ahmad Saif Al Index (Point), which reached an important value driver for the Sulaiti said, “Despite momentous 10474 points during January Group’s profitability in a competitive macroeconomic challenges, we re- 2021; a monthly increase of market environment. mained resilient and continued to 0.4 percent compared to De- Current year profitability was also implement our business strategy to cember 2020, and an annual impacted by impairment provisions MPHC continued to bene t from the supply of competitively priced Ethane feedstock and fuel gas under long-term supply agreements. contain cost and specifically imple- increase of 0.3 percent com- booked during the year amounting to mented OPEX and CAPEX optimi- pared to January 2020. QR 105 million in relation to certain MPHC’s blended selling prices in- ditional layer to the existing optimi- the board of directors proposed a to- zation measures.” The issued cash in- tax refunds. creased by 15 percent on the quarter- sation programmes of each operat- tal annual dividend distribution for “During this year, despite the creased to 26615 (MN QR) The restatement of last year’s net on-quarter basis. Sales volumes also ing entity. These measures included 2020 of QR503 million, equivalent to threats posed to our operations amid during January 2021; a profit amounting to QR885 million increased by 17 percent against the optimising human capital structure a QR0.04 per share and representing spread of COVID-19, we successfully monthly increase of 1.3 per- in relations to the booking of the ef- third quarter on account of recovery revisions, reducing direct costs in re- a pay-out ratio of 94 percent. implemented our planned turna- cent compared to December fects of tax exemptions within the last in macroeconomic sentiments lead- lation to utilities and maintenance, During the year, the Petrochemi- rounds within the defined timelines 2020, and annual increase year’s profitability also contributed ing to improved demand and better reducing non-production related ex- cal segment reported a revenue of and budget. I am pleased to an- o f 5 2 . 3 p e r c e n t c o m p a r e d t o negatively to the overall bottom line’s operating rates. The growth in reve- penditures including corporate and QR1.8 billion, a decrease of 19 per- nounce the success of our crisis man- January 2020. Furthermore, growth for the current year. nues was offset by booking of one-off administrative expenses. cent from 2019. Net profit amounted agement committees, along with our among the most notable MPHC’s financial performance impairment provision booked during Similarly, the producing entities to QR454 million, decreased by 48 marketing partner, who not only kept changes is the increase in the improved in the fourth quarter of the fourth quarter of 2020 amount- reviewed their respective CAPEX percent against last year. a check on the ever evolving business total number of ships arriving 2020 as revenue grew by 34 per- ing to QR105 million in relation to programmes across and identi- Revenue and earnings were and market conditions throughout at Qatar’s ports and total net cent to reach QR837 million, whilst certain tax refunds. fied expenditures that can either be impacted by the overall drop in the year, but also collectively deliv- tonnage of ships, at a monthly the net profit increased by 3 percent Liquidity remained robust as avoided or deferred, while ensuring sales volumes which declined by ered commendable results and kept rate of 2 percent and 2.6 per- when compared with the third quar- cash and bank balances of MHPC HSE standards remained buoyant. 7 percent and selling prices which the business risk low, while ensuring cent, respectively compared ter of 2020. amounted to QR1.7 billion as at De- The implementation of these opti- declined by 13 percent. The reduc- minimal supply chain disruptions,” to December 2020. The growth in net earnings was cember 31, 2020. The total assets as misation programmes began in June tion in sales volumes was primarily Sulaiti said. Regarding the data of mainly driven by a remarkable run at December 31, 2020 amounted to 2020 and the effects of the same ex- due to the planned periodic turna- “Entering 2021, we remain fo- buildings permits issued, the in the commodity prices, driven by QR16.1 billion compared to QR16.4 pected to be realised going forward. round of Q-Chem II facilities dur- cused on our business strategy to total number of permits has a persistent rebound in crude prices, billion in 2019. After reviewing the year’s finan- ing the first quarter of 2020, while solidify our market position, with a reached 1382 permits dur- along with a surge in product demand Given the current volatile market cial performance in light of current drop in crude prices coupled with focus on generating improved share- ing January 2021, recording following easing out of lockdown re- and macroeconomic outlook, MPHC macroeconomic conditions, the softening demand for petrochemi- holder returns, via leveraging our a monthly increase of 42.2 strictions, stimulus announcements kicked-off several cost optimisation Group’s liquidity position and fu- cal products arising from the cur- competitive advantages with a leaner p e r c e n t a n d a n a n n u a l r i s e and vaccine optimism. initiatives during the year as an ad- ture investing and financing needs, rent macroeconomic backdrop af- cost base,” he said. of 98.6 percent. Widam to bene t from rise in local meat production: QNBFS

SATYENDRA PATHAK said in the report. the same quarter of 2019.” demand boost before gov- DOHA “Australian meat is a The company reported ernment subsidies ended in major part of Widam’s sub- adjusted net profit exclud- December. WIDAM, the leading live- sidised imports, but not all, ing provisions and impair- On the positive front, the stock and red meat provider and we think the company ments of QR75 million and report said, Widam recorded of Qatar and a key contribu- can shift a part of its subsi- net profit including pro- QR30 million of fair value tor to Qatar’s National Food dised imports to other coun- visions and impairments income in 2020 under ‘other Security Program, is likely tries. However, the ultimate of QR50.1mn in 2020 as comprehensive income’ that to be the top beneficiary of potential impact on Widam’s compared to a net profit of is attributable to Baladna’s increasing local production bottom-line will be observed QR78.4 million in 2019. share price increase. that should enjoy higher starting from the first quar- “The board of directors “Widam bought 38.02 profitability against im- ter of 2021 and it will depend has proposed distribution of million shares in Baladna ports, QNB Financial Ser- on the Qatari meat market’s a cash dividend of 10 percent that corresponded to a 2 per- vices (QNBFS) has said in its price-volume elasticity,” the of the nominal share value, cent stake during the IPO latest company report. report said. QR0.10 per share, which was at QR1.01 per share. These “The Strategic Food Se- Commenting on the com- also below our estimate of shares have risen to QR1.79 curity Projects disclosed by pany’s annual results, QN- QR0.15 per share,” it said. as of December 31, 2020. the Ministry of Municipality BFS said, “Widam reported Revenue was up 54.8 While these gains do not flow and Environment (MME) in net profit, adjusted for im- percent YoY and 19.1 per - into the P&L, they still remain March 2019 envisages that pairments and provision, of cent QoQ with the HORE - in Widam’s balance sheet as a local production of red meat QR11.1 million in the fourth Widam reported net pro t of QR11.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2020. CA (hotels, restaurants, ca- notable hidden value,” the re- could go up from the current quarter of 2020, below our fés) segment supported by port said. 18 percent to 30 percent by estimates. Widam reported quarter of 2020 as compared million. On the other hand, of 2020, Widam posted a net the gradual lifting of coro- “We maintain our Market 2023. Widam is ideally placed a net profit, excluding provi- to QR15 million in the same due to the QR24.9 million of loss of QR13.8 million in the navirus counter-measures Perform rating and our target to benefit from this increase sions and impairments, of quarter of the previous year, impairments and provisions fourth quarter of 2020 against in the fourth quarter of price of QR8.2 on Widam,” in local production,” QNBFS QR11.1 million in the fourth below our estimate of QR18.1 allocated in the fourth quarter a net profit of QR15 million in 2020, coupled with a likely the report said. 08 Friday, March 5, 2021 Economy & Business US suspends tariffs on UK exports to OPEC, allies keep oil output resolve aircraft row AGENCIES “This will allow time to unchanged, prices increase focus on negotiating a bal- THE U.S. agreed Thursday anced settlement to the dis- to suspend millions of dol- putes, and begin seriously Brent prices jump above $67 per barrel, to $67.17, up by 5.1%; WTI hits $64.70 after rising 5.6% lars’ worth of tariffs on U.K. addressing the challenges exports including Scotch posed by new entrants to whisky as part of an effort the civil aviation market to resolve a long-running from non-market econo- trans-Atlantic trade dispute mies, such as China,” the over aerospace subsidies. joint statement said. The U.S. government Distillers of Scotch will suspend tariffs for four whisky -- the U.K.’s largest months on a range of goods, food and drink export last the two countries said in a year — cheered the news joint statement, in the latest that the 25% tariff would be move to de-escalate trade cut to zero. tensions centered around Scotch exports to the aid for Boeing and Airbus. U.S. fell by a third since Former U.S. President the tariffs were imposed 16 Donald Trump’s admin- months earlier, costing the istration had slapped tar- industry more than half a iffs in 2019 on $7.5 billion billion pounds, the Scotch worth of European goods in Whisky Association said. retaliation for state support “Suspending these tar- given to Airbus. iffs – stemming from a Britain was targeted transatlantic trade dispute along with the other three that had nothing to do with stakeholders in Airbus - us – and a return to tariff- Spain, France and Germany free trade with the U.S. - for more tariffs than other means livelihoods and com- countries. munities across Scotland The EU retaliated with will be protected,” said the tariffs on up to $4 billion of trade group’s CEO, Karen U.S. goods over subsidies to Betts. Boeing, but the U.K. offered Scottish cashmere pro- an olive branch to the U.S. ducers, pig farmers, and by announcing it would sus- Stilton cheese makers will pend tariffs from January, also benefit from the sus- an offer that President Joe pension of tariffs, the U.K. Biden’s administration has Department for Interna- OPEC countries led by Saudi Arabia joined with non-members led by Russia to reach the deal to not change output in an online meeting on Thursday. now moved to reciprocate. tional Trade said. AGENCIES The U.S. contract, which had ity returned around the world, Arabia will be keeping its addi- plunged last year as the pan- ‘Hate to disappoint’ the group decided to add back tional 1 million barrels per day OPEC and allied countries demic restrictions on busi- 500,000 barrels per day in De- (bpd) production cut in April, have agreed to leave most of nesses devastated demand for ● One million barrels per cember. Saudi Arabia in Janu- too. That extra cut was initially their existing oil production energy, spiked 5.6% higher on day in voluntary cuts from ary voluntarily cut 1 million planned to last only in Febru- Right-wing friendly Parler cuts in place as the spread of the day on Thursday to $64.70 Saudi Arabia will remain in barrels per day, supporting ary and March. new coronavirus variants pro- a barrel. Brent Crude prices place at least through April. markets for crude oil. Russia, as well as Kazakh- longs concerns about econom- jumped above $67 per barrel, According to delegates, stan, were pushing for an in- again sues Amazon ic weakness. to $67.17, up by 5.10%. ● Saudi energy minister the discussion is now about a crease in the collective produc- OPEC countries led by “I hate to disappoint those Abdulaziz bin Salman said, rollover of production for all tion. Russia, the leader of the AGENCIES in January over what Amazon Saudi Arabia joined with who tried to predict what we ‘I hate to disappoint those members except for Russia and non-OPEC group of nations in said was Parler’s inability to non-members led by Russia would do,” said Saudi energy who tried to predict what Kazakhstan, “which will be al- the OPEC+ pact, was report- PARLER, the right-wing moderate violent content of the to reach the deal in an online minister Abdulaziz bin Sal- lowed to boost output by 130k edly pushing to get an increase friendly social network that kind that spurred supporters of meeting Thursday. Most sig- man. we would do.’ and 20k respectively,” Amena in April to meet high domestic was forced offline after sup- Trump. nificantly, one million barrels Russia’s deputy prime Bakr, Deputy Bureau Chief & fuel demand, according to var- porters of then-President Don- Parler went back online on- per day in voluntary cuts from minister Alexander Novak ex- which includes countries like Chief Opec Correspondent at ious sources and reports. ald Trump attacked the U.S. line two weeks ago, hosted by Saudi Arabia will remain in pressed “careful optimism” Russia that are not part of the Energy Intelligence, tweeted. Saudi Arabia, however, Capitol on Jan. 6, has filed a SkySilk, a Los Angeles-based place at least through April. that the oil market was stabi- cartel but have been coordinat- Saudi Arabia, OPEC’s top as expected, was calling for new lawsuit against Amazon. cloud-computing outfit. Many analysts had ex- lizing. Under the deal, non- ing production in recent years producer and de facto leader, a more “cautious” approach, Amazon Web Services The Seattle Times reports pected a small production in- OPEC countries Russia and - made deep cuts in output in is proposing a rollover of the with Saudi Energy Minister (AWS), the Seattle tech giant’s that Parler’s new lawsuit al- crease and the decision not to Kazakstand can make small 2020 to stave off a collapse in current level of cuts into April Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman cloud-computing division, leges a host of contractual of- increase production quickly production increases. prices. and May, according to vari- saying at the meeting, as car- stopped working with Parler fenses. sent crude oil prices higher. The so-called OPEC Plus - As more economic activ- ous reports. In addition, Saudi ried by Bloomberg. European Central Bank under pressure as yields, in ation spike

DPA hold at record lows, holding its garde is also due to set out how fiscal stimulus. sees as key to rebuilding eco- Further complicating the BERLIN benchmark refinancing rate at the bank sees the 19-member The European Central “We expect the ECB to ad- nomic confidence following the tasks facing the ECB’s 25-mem- zero when it meets next week eurozone performing in the Bank meets next week to vance its planned asset pur- spread of the virus over the last ber rate-setting council as it THE European Central Bank in Frankfurt. coming months when she un- consider its next steps to chases and send a clear mes- year. sizes the eurozone’s economic meets next week under pres- However, analysts say the veils the bank’s latest growth try to curb the economic sage of its willingness to act Indeed, looming large over outlook has been a sudden sure to consider ramping up recent rise in bond yields could and inflation forecasts at her fallout from the coronavi- at next week’s meeting,” said the eurozone are concerns that spike in annual inflation, which its emergency stimulus plan force the Frankfurt-based bank regular press conference on rus crisis amid new threats Carsten Brzeski, ING Bank’s last year’s dramatic economic climbed to an 11-month high of after a sudden spike in bond to consider boosting its 1.85 Thursday following the bank to the eurozone’s rebound global head of macroeconom- slump has stretched into this 0.9 per cent in February. yields threatened to drive up trillion euro (2.25 trillion dol- meeting. ics. year with governments across The rise, which brought to borrowing costs and to derail lar) bond-buying plan aimed Bond yields have recently from the pandemic. Thursday’s meeting also the currency bloc having been an end five months of falling the eurozone’s post-pandemic at containing borrowing costs been gaining ground as a result coincides with the so far sham- forced to launch further rounds prices, pushed annual inflation recovery. and spurring a rebound from of a world-wide sell-off of long- dent Joe Biden is hoping to bolic moves by European gov- of harsh lockdown measures, back up towards the ECB’s an- Analysts expect the ECB to the coronavirus crisis. term government bonds, led by boost the US economy by un- ernments to roll out the coro- consequently risking a double- nual target of just below 2 per leave its key interest rates on ECB chief Christine La- the United States where Presi- leashing another huge round of navirus vaccine, which Lagarde dip recession. cent.

‘JUST-WALK-OUT’ SHOPPING Amazon opens rst UK checkout-free grocery store in London

Clive Black, head of research and get an electronic receipt as e Amazon Fresh store will oer at investment bank Shore Capital, they leave. told CNN Business on Thursday Amazon already operates 26 groceries and pre-prepared meals that the London store signaled the cashier-free convenience stores company’s “long term ambitions” in the U.S. under the Amazon Go AGENCIES a receipt sent by email. There’s no in the United Kingdom. brand and two larger supermarkets need to wait in line to pay at the “For Amazon it’s an iterative called Amazon Go Grocery. As part AMAZON has opened a cashier-free checkout, a feature that has more development that extends its reach of its U.K. launch, Amazon also supermarket in London, its first appeal after the pandemic high- in grocery but I think Amazon is on unveiled its new private label food bricks and mortar expansion out- lighted the need for social distanc- a long journey in grocery here,” he brand, by Amazon. side the U.S. as the company bets ing. added. Amazon says its London store, on strong demand for its contact- Amazon said that technology The store opened its doors whose existence in Ealing was spot- less shops. placed around the 2,500 square at 7AM this morning, and will ted earlier this week, will stock a The online retailing giant foot store automatically detects be open until 11PM, seven days range of groceries, and fresh meals. opened the doors to its Amazon when products are taken from or a week. It covers 2,500 square There’ll also be hot food sold under Fresh shop in West London’s Eal- returned to the shelves. The items feet making it a similar size to the the company’s own “by Amazon” ing neighborhood on Thursday, are then stored in a virtual basket. company’s Amazon Go locations in label, which it says are prepared in in what it said will be the first in a When shoppers leave the store, the US, and a lot smaller than its store. The aim is to offer custom- wave of shops in the British capi- their Amazon account is automati- first Amazon Go Grocery store. Ad- ers “everything they’d want from tal using its automated checkout cally charged, and a receipt is sent ditional stores are planned for the their local neighbourhood grocery technology. via email. Amazon has opened its rst cashierless store outside of the US with a new Greater London area, the company store,” the company says. Shoppers use a smartphone app The Amazon Fresh store in Amazon Fresh location in London, UK. says. Due to the pandemic, the to scan a QR code so they can enter west London will be stocked with This isn’t Amazon’s first effort company has a series of hygiene- the store. They can fill their shop- “by Amazon” own brand grocery want from their local neighborhood grocery chain, which has several lo- in autonomous and cashier-less focused measures in place at the ping bags with milk, eggs or other products spanning fresh and hot grocery store with an experience cations in London and sells health shopping. The company’s Amazon store. Its maximum occupancy is groceries while cameras and sen- foods, household goods, flowers that allows shoppers to simply take food products. But Amazon Fresh Go convenience stores use hun- limited to 20 to allow for social sors track what’s taken off shelves. and magazines, the retailer said. what they want and just walk out,” is meant to reach different custom- dreds of cameras and proprietary distancing, and there’s PPE and Purchases are charged to an “The Amazon Fresh store will Amazon said in a statement. ers. A handful of the stores are AI technology to allow customers disposable gloves available at the Amazon account after leaving and offer customers everything they’d Amazon owns the Whole Foods already open in the United States. to walk in, grab a handful of items, store’s entrance. Economy & Business Friday, March 5, 2021 09 UK competition watchdog investigates Apple’s App Store AGENCIES Apple said the App Store the authority’s CEO, said in buying apps and extra. is “a safe and trusted place for Apple faces EU charges over Spotify complaint a statement. “So, complaints Apple said it looked for- U.K. authorities have launched customers” and a “great busi- that Apple is using its market ward to explaining its App an investigation into Apple’s ness opportunity for develop- Apple could face an EU antitrust charge sheet in the coming weeks after a complaint by rival position to set terms which are Store guidelines to the U.K. App Store over concerns it has ers.” Spotify that it unfairly pushed its own music streaming service, two people familiar with the unfair or may restrict compe- watchdog. a dominant role that stifles The investigation was trig- matter said on Thursday. The European Commission could send the statement of objections tition and choice – potentially “We believe in thriving and competition and hurts con- gered in part by complaints setting out suspected violations of the bloc’s antitrust rules to Apple before the summer, one causing customers to lose out competitive markets where sumers. from app developers that Ap- when buying and using apps – any great idea can flourish,” The Competition and Mar- ple will only let them distrib- of the people said The case is one of four opened by the EU competition enforcer against warrant careful scrutiny.” the company said by email. kets Authority said Thursday ute their apps to iPhone and Apple in June last year. The EU charge sheet usually indicates whether a ne is merited and The watchdog said it “The App Store has been an it was looking into “suspected iPad users through the App what companies have to do to halt anti-competitive practices. The Commission declined to would consider whether Ap- engine of success for app de- breaches of competition law” Store. The developers also comment. Apple referred to its March 2019 blog which said its App Store helped Spotify to ple has a “dominant position” velopers, in part because of the by Apple. The announcement complained that the compa- bene t from hundreds of millions of app downloads to become Europe’s largest music in app distribution for Apple rigorous standards we have adds to regulatory scrutiny of ny requires any purchases of streaming service. Spotify in its 2019 complaint to the Commission said Apple unfairly devices in the U.K., and, if it in place — applied fairly and the iPhone maker’s app distri- apps, add-ons or upgrades to restricts rivals to its own music steaming service Apple Music and also protested against the does, whether the company equally to all developers — to bution platform, which is also be made through its Apple Pay 30% fee levied on app developers to use Apple’s in-app purchase system (IAP). “imposes unfair or anti-com- protect customers from mal- the subject of three antitrust system, which charges up to petitive terms on developers” ware and to prevent rampant probes by the European Un- 30% commission. that results in less choice or data collection without their ion’s executive Commission. “Millions of us use apps every day to check the weath- er, play a game or order a takeaway,” Andrea Coscelli, higher prices for consumers consent.”

Women struggle to regain footing in US jobless claims tick up to the US job market

AGENCIES 745K as layoffs remain high are making it difficult for women to recoup the jobs KATY McAvoy hoped she they lost - and threaten to would have more time for undo some of the economic US jobless claims her job search after her gains women made before 5-year-old daughter started the pandemic. rise by 9,000 from in-person kindergarten The US Labour Depart- the previous week, in mid-November after ment will issue another months of virtual learning update Friday when it re- according to the due to the pandemic. leases the jobs report for But the school near February, but as of Janu- latest count Grand Rapids, Michigan ary, women accounted for closed again a week later as slightly more than half of AGENCIES COVID-19 infections surged the 10 million jobs that were there and across much of lost during the crisis, even THE number of Americans ap- the country. though they typically make plying for unemployment ben- The unpredictable up a little less than half the efits edged higher last week schedule made it difficult work force. to 745,000, a sign that many for McAvoy to find time for The hurdles are push- employers continue to cut jobs interviews and networking ing women to abandon the despite a drop in confirmed or to figure out a feasible workplace at higher rates viral infections and evidence work schedule. than men: More than 2.5 that the overall economy is So even though school million women left the la- improving. opened again in January, bor force between February Thursday’s report from the McAvoy, who was fur- 2020 and January of this Labour Department showed loughed from her job with year, compared to 1.8 mil- that jobless claims rose by a local arts organization last lion men. 9,000 from the previous week. June and permanently laid Vice President Kamala Though the pace of layoffs has off in November, decided Harris called the exodus a eased since the year began, to stop searching. “What do “national emergency” dur- they remain high by histori- you say to an employer in ing a video call in February cal standards. Before the virus that situation?” said McA- with Democratic lawmakers flattened the U.S. economy a voy, 41. “They’re going to and activists. “Our economy year ago, applications for un- hire someone who doesn’t cannot fully recover unless employment aid had never need a bunch of excep- women can participate ful- topped 700,000 in any week, tions.” ly,” she said. even during the Great Reces- After being hit dispro- With labour market sion. Nearly 4.3 million Americans are receiving traditional state unemployment bene ts. portionately by pandemic- gains slowing and employ- All told, 4.3 million Ameri- related job losses last year, ment in some industries cans are receiving traditional the job market. Job growth reports that 64% of movie analysts foresee the economy ceiving $600 checks that went women in the United States where women are over- state unemployment benefits. averaged a meager 29,000 theaters and other entertain- expanding at an annual rate to most adults early this year are struggling to get back to represented, some women Counting supplemental fed- a month from November ment venues, 40% of bars and of at least 5 percent in the cur- in a federal economic aid pack- work. may need help moving into eral unemployment programs through January, and the na- 34% of hair salons and beau- rent quarter and 7 percent for age. Additional relief is likely A slowdown in the jobs different lines of work, said that were established to soften tion still has nearly 10 million ty shops are closed. And on all of 2021. for American households and recovery, obstacles to secur- C. Nicole Mason, the chief the economic damage from fewer jobs than it did in Feb- Wednesday, the Federal Re- Already, crucial sectors businesses as Congress con- ing child care and concerns executive of the Institute for the virus, an estimated 18 mil- ruary 2020. Though the un- serve reported that across the of the economy are showing siders President Joe Biden’s about workplace flexibility Women’s Policy Research. lion people are collecting some employment rate was 6.3% in country, “overall conditions in signs of picking up as vacci- proposal for a new aid package form of jobless aid. January, a broader measure the leisure and hospitality sec- nations increase, federal aid amounting to $1.9 trillion. In Texas, applications that includes people who have tor continued to be restrained spreads through the economy At the same time, ris- for benefits surged by nearly given up on their job searches by ongoing COVID-19 restric- and the Fed’s low-rate policies ing bond yields in the finan- 18,000 in Texas in the af- is closer to 10%. tions.” fuel borrowing and spending. cial markets are pointing to termath of freezing weather “The source of all labor On Friday, though, econo- Last month, America’s con- worries that higher inflation and power outages. And job- market damage continues to mists have forecast that the sumers bounced back from could be on the way as the less claims rose by more be COVID-19,” said AnnEliza- government will report a months of retrenchment to economy recovers. This week, than 17,000 in Ohio, where beth Konkel, economist at the strong job gain for February step up their spending by 2.4% Lael Brainard, a member of the weekly totals have been Indeed Hiring Lab. “Increased of near 200,000, which would — the sharpest increase in the Fed’s Board of Governors, thrown off by potentially vaccine distribution is promis- raise hopes that layoffs will seven months and a sign that sought to calm investors by fraudulent claims. ing, since the public health sit- slow. Optimism is rising that the economy may be poised to stressing that the Fed, while Restrictions on businesses uation must improve for there increasing vaccinations and a sustain a recovery. generally optimistic in its out- and the reluctance of many to be a full economic recovery. new federal rescue aid package The solid gain suggested look, is still a long way off from Americans to shop, travel, When we completely return to that will likely be enacted soon that many people were grow- raising interest rates or other- Katy McAvoy works on her food blog at her home in Michigan. dine out or attend mass events ‘normal’ is still unknown.” will spur growth and hiring ing more confident about wise lessening its support for have weighed persistently on The data firm Womply in the coming months. Many spending, especially after re- the economy. Airlines urge relaxation on Korean tech firms shake up Japan’s storied manga industry AGENCIES games in which playing is free and paid for a hit Line Manga refunds as EU probes rights but extra content is not, the series, “True Beauty”, about a AGENCIES TWO South Korean technol- approach marked a radical de- young woman whose makeup “Our audit will check that ogy companies are borrowing parture from the typical mod- skills make her popular with EUROPEAN airlines on Thurs- the rights of millions of air from mobile gaming to shake el of selling an entire manga men. day renewed a push to relax travellers in the EU were not up - and dominate - Japan’s volume up front at prices of The strip originated in Ko- refund rules as EU auditors collateral damage in the fight to storied manga industry, a plot $4-$6. rea, where the rise of the inter- and the European Commission save struggling airlines,” said twist that has expanded the “We thought if we could net saw paper sales collapse, started separate probes into air Annemie Turtelboom at the comics’ fan base to a new gen- grab 5% or 10% of the bigger replaced by smartphone-opti- passenger rights and whether European Court of Auditors, eration of readers. games market it would drive mised comics. they were being respected. who is leading the audit. Backed by tech giants growth,” said Yukiko Sugiy- Manga apps offer a vast At the start of the COV- However, industry body Kakao Corp and Naver Corp, ama, senior manager in Kakao back catalogue of titles and ex- ID-19 pandemic a year ago, Airlines for Europe, which rep- Piccoma and Line Manga Japan’s business strategy de- clusive strips. carriers sought to suspend EU resents major air carriers, said have become Japan’s highest- partment. “You can read manga car- rules requiring refunds for can- on Thursday that current regu- grossing mobile apps outside Readers, eager to find out rying just your smartphone - cellations. They instead issued lation should be changed. In games. Such online manga what happens next, often end it’s handy,” said Kana Misaki, vouchers to customers as hun- April last year, 12 EU govern- platforms have seen a surge up paying. The business model a 36-year-old care worker dreds of thousands of flights ments urged the Commission in popularity during the COV- has become standard as doz- living near Tokyo who reads were grounded. to suspend rules forcing cash- ID-19 pandemic. ens of book sellers, tech com- manga “overwhelmingly” via European auditors began drained airlines to offer full Piccoma’s third-quarter South Korea’s booming ‘webtoons’ put Japan’s print manga on notice. panies and publishers rushed apps. investigating on Wednesday to refunds for cancelled flights transaction volumes more to offer their own apps. In Japan, online manga assess whether the European instead of vouchers for future than tripled year on year to tion volumes jump by a third revenue model it calls “zero Megumi, a 34-year-old of- is generally still formatted Commission, the EU executive, travel because of the pandemic. 11.6 billion yen ($110 million), to 8.2 billion yen in the same yen if you wait.” fice worker in western Japan, like a book, and traditional had protected the rights of air “It is also in everyone’s in- extending a wave of online period. Naver declined an in- The app’s manga tales - said she reads 20 pages or so publishers are a powerful travellers or those who booked terest to make the regulation manga sales that has already terview request. from classroom love stories of manga on her phone during force, with editors closely in- flights during the crisis. crisis-proof going forward. seen digital surpass print in Piccoma passed Line to supernatural horror - are her lunch break, and turned volved in each stage of pro- They will also assess wheth- This ought to include deferred Japan’s $5 billion manga in- Manga to become last year’s serialized. Users must wait to the two apps when stuck at duction. er EU states took passenger reimbursement of travellers dustry. top-grossing manga app on for a timer to unlock the next home taking care of kids dur- Printed in black and white rights into account when grant- when a crisis systematically Line Manga, now operated both Apple’s IoS and Android. instalment, or pay to read ing last year’s pandemic state on cheap paper, paper manga ing emergency state aid to the disrupts air travel,” Airlines for by SoftBank’s internet busi- Its rise can be traced back to ahead. of emergency. remains affordable and dis- travel and transport industry. Europe said in a statement. ness Z Holdings, saw transac- 2016, when it introduced a Inspired by smartphone She became “addicted” to posable. QatarTribune Qatar_Tribune Rohit, Pujara QatarTribuneChannel qatar_tribune hold fort after Axar, Ashwin show on the opening day vs England PAGE 12 FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2021 Kvitova edges Kontaveit in power duel, Pegula upsets Pliskova

Jabeur in three sets, lacked Qatar Total Open sharp movement and inten- sity, and Pegula took full ad- quarter- nals see vantage. former champion The American World No.44 has dropped just Kvitova survive one set this week, against Kontaveit in three Anastasia Potapova in a 6-2, 6-7(3), 7-6(6) qualify- bruising sets and ing marathon of her own, quali er Pegula reach and rarely looked like doing so again today. Finishing the biggest semi- nal points in the forecourt ef- ficiently, Pegula saved the of her career with an only break point she faced upset of Pliskova in the first set and sealed her second set point with another baseline return. AGENCIES Pliskova briefly rejuve- DOHA nated her tennis to break Pegula at the start of the PETRA Kvitova, seed num- second set, but it was short- ber four, came through a lived. The former World stellar hard-hitting clash No.1 would never reach an- 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 over Anett other game point as Pegula Kontaveit to reach her third reeled off a ‘hidden bagel’ Qatar Total Open semi-final - the last six games of the in one hour and 46 minutes match in a row, conceding at the Khalifa International only six more points. Tennis & Squash Complex on Thursday. SANIA, KLEPAC LOSE IN SEMIS In the last four, the India’s Sania Mirza and 2018 champion will face her partner Andreja Klepac qualifier Jessica Pegula, of Slovenia crashed out who needed just 57 minutes of the doubles losing 5-7, to upset No.2 seed Karolina 6-2, 5-10 to second-seeded Pliskova 6-3, 6-1. Nicole Melichar and Dutch Both players have been player Demi Schuurs in a in top form this week, thrilling 3 set contest. reaching the quarterfi- In the other semis, Mon- nals without dropping ica Niculescu (ROU) and more than five games in Jelena Ostapenko (LAT) any match, and were able knocked out top-seeded B. to bring that level against Krejcikova (CZE) and K. each other. Blistering pow- Siniakova (CZE) 2-6, 6-3, er was the order of the day, Czech Petra Kvitova is all smiles after making the semi- nals of the 10-8. with most rallies a question 19th edition of Qatar Total Open 2021 at the Khalifa International of who was going to get the Tennis & Squash Complex on Thursday. RESULTS hardest, deepest strike in first. But there was accu- champion Kvitova, a winner lead to see Kvitova over the Singles (Quarter-finals) racy as well - Kvitova and here in 2018 and runner-up finishing line, despite Kon- [WC] [8] V. Azarenka (BLR) d. [1] E. Kontaveit both finished with to Aryna Sabalenka last year, taveit’s valiant attempts to Svitolina (UKR) 6-2, 6-4 positive ratios of winners to displayed real grit to seize cling on, and the result im- G. Muguruza (ESP) d. M. Sakkari unforced errors. hold of the deciding set. The proves her head-to-head (GRE) 6-3, 6-1 Indeed, Kontaveit could former World No.2 excelled over the Estonian to 5-2. [4] P. Kvitova (CZE) d. A. Kontaveit boast a positive ratio in each on both defence and return Next up will be Pegula, who (EST) 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 set: 11 to seven in the first, to come through three deuc- scored her second Top 10 win [Q] J. Pegula (USA) d. [2] Ka. nine to seven in the second es before breaking Kontaveit in a row over Pliskova to ad- Pliskova (CZE) 6-3, 6-1 and seven to four in the in the first game, and backed vance to her fourth WTA semi- third. But overall, it was Kvi- it up with ferocious fore- final, and first at 500 level. Doubles tova who landed the most le- hands to move up a double Pegula, a quarter-finalist M. Niculescu (ROU)/J. Ostapenko thal blows at the right times, break at 3-0. at the Western & Southern (LAT) d. [1] B. Krejcikova (CZE)/K. tallying 31 winners to 24 un- “I’m really glad that after Open last year and the Aus- Siniakova (CZE) 2-6, 6-3, 10-8 forced errors. losing the second set, which I tralian Open a month ago, [2] N. Melichar (USA)/D. Schuurs The Czech raced out probably didn’t play the best, I now owns a 20-7 record (NED) d. A. Klepac (SLO)/S. Mirza of the blocks, taking a 5-1 started very well in the third,” since the Tour resumption. (IND) 7-5, 2-6, 10-5. lead in just 19 minutes af- said Kvitova afterwards. Striking 20 winners to just ter a brilliant purple patch “I learned that the return seven unforced errors, the Thursday Order of Play of play. Kontaveit never was pretty good from my 27-year-old showcased a fine 4pm: Doubles backed down from her own side. I was going for it - first all-court game to take down Monica Niculescu (ROU)/Jelena commitment to taking the point, first shot - and I think 2017 champion Pliskova. Ostapenko (LAT) vs 2-Nicole Melichar ball on, and managed to get that made a big difference. Pegula took control (USA)/Demi Schuurs (NED) her teeth into the tail end of In the rally, it was 50/50 of the match immedi- Not before 6pm the set - too late to save it, and anybody could win it, ately, aiming her returns 4-Petra Kvitova (CZE) vs Q-Jessica but useful in terms of flip- but when I put the pressure deep and at Pliskova’s Pegula (USA) ping the dynamic to domi- from my return, it was really feet. The Czech, who had Followed by nate the second set. Jessica Pegula of the United States celebrates defeating second seed Karolina Pliskova in straight sets very nice.” battled past midnight the WC-Victoria Azarenka (BLR)-8 vs Two-time Wimbledon at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex on Thursday. That proved a sufficient previous day to edge Ons Garbine Muguruza (ESP). Azarenka perseveres past Svitolina to storm into semis AGENCIES 25 winners, more than double 4-1 lead. DOHA the amount from Svitolina. Additional treatment from “I really just tried to focus the trainer followed after that VICTORIA Azarenka main- on what I could do, and not I just tried to play point by game, but Azarenka still main- tained her undefeated record think about anything else, point and not think about tained her solid form, holding against Elina Svitolina, as and try to find solutions and the score, how long it’s her serve twice more to pick the two-time Doha champion use every opportunity I had to up the one-set lead. Azarenka ousted this week’s top seed play,” Azarenka said on court going to take to play, if won three-quarters of points 6-2, 6-4 to reach the final four in her post-match interview. it’s going to be two sets off of Svitolina’s second serve at the Qatar Total Open. “I just tried to play point or three sets. in the opening frame. No.8 seed Azarenka im- by point and not think about Azarenka broke Svitolina proved to 4-0 against Svito- the score, how long it’s going Victoria Azarenka three times en route to a 5-2 lina with her 85-minute vic- to take to play, if it’s going to lead in the second set, but she tory, which propels her into be two sets or three sets,” Aza- out to have her back evaluated did not serve out the match in the 60th WTA semifinal of renka added. during the second game. that game, and failed to con- her career. “I’m really proud of the The two-time major cham- vert two match points on Svi- In her first match against a way I handled it mentally and pion would end up dropping tolina’s serve at 5-3. Neverthe- Top 20 opponent this season, how I approached this match.” that game, but still had enough less, serving for the match for Azarenka pushed past persis- Azarenka broke Svitolina zip on her returns to break a second time at 5-4, Azarenka Twice winner at Qatar Total Open in 2012 and 13, Victoria Azarenka of Belarus waves to the crowd tent pain and medical treat- in the first game of the match Svitolina in the top seed’s next got it done on her third match after defeating top-seeded Elina Svitolina of Ukraine 6-2, 6-4 to make the semis of the 2021 event at ment from the trainer to fire but took her first medical time- two service games and build a point with a backhand winner. the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex on Thursday. Sports Friday, March 5, 2021 11 Frenchman Staut wins opening day LGCT feature, continues to excel at Al Shaqab Max Kuhner wins season opening CSI5* 1.45m class TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

BIG events generally make the best rise to the occasion. On the opening day of the Doha leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT), Frenchman Kevin Staut excelled for a second time in a week as he pipped compa- triot Simon Delestre on Thurs- day for victory in the 1.55m class at the outdoor Longines Arena of Al Shaqab. Staut, who had got the better of Delestre during the CHI Al Shaqab last week, once Ali Al Rumaihi, Secretary-General, Qatar Equestrian Federation with the podium nishers of Global Champi- President of the Qatar Equestrian Federation (QEF) Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al Attiyah, and Omar Al again overcame his coun- ons League Individual classic cation at Al Shaqab on Thursday. Manni, Event Director. Longines Golbal Champions Tour Doha, and Commercial Manager Al Shaqab, with tryman astride 12-year-old the CSI5* 1.45m class podium nishers at Al Shaqab on Thursday. mare Visconti du Telman. Staut clocked 61.73 seconds to emerge as the fastest pair among 40 combinations. Delestre was little less than two seconds behind Staut as he completed his round in 63.44 with 10-year-old gelding Berlux Z. Philipp Weishaupt completed the top three as the German finished the course in 63.74 seconds with 11-year-old gelding Coby. A modest Staut down- played his victory, preferring to call his dominance over De- lestre as ‘lucky’. “I was lucky because I know it is two differ- ent competitions. I knew that my mare jumped really well last week, she is really in good shape. Even at the practice arena, she was really relaxed and focused at the same time,” said Staut, who took home €13750 in prize money. Kevin Staut of France during the Individual classic cation Global Champions League action of the Longines “When I had seen the rid- Global Champions Tour Doha leg at the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab on Thursday. Max Kuhner (AUT) on Vancouver Dreams in action during the CSI5* 1.45m class on Thursday. ers riding for the team compe- tition, I knew I had to go fast in everything is there for every- round for a total time of 132.41 Meanwhile, Ehning said: closest to beat Kuhner’s time 1. Kevin Staut (FRA); Horse: Vis- secs. the end. I had a good rhythm one to see,” he said. seconds. “The strategy (for Saturday) but fell short by 0.21 seconds conti du Telman; Time; 61.73 3. New York Empire – Riders: and I tried to keep it going till Meanwhile, Valkenswaard The Berlin Eagles’ Chris- is to go clear again. I think we astride Funky Fred. Maurice sec; Prize money: €13750 Denis Lynch (Cristello) 68.59 the last hurdle,” he added. United consisting of Peder tian Kukuk (Checker) and had a couple of missed clear Tebbel and Chacco’s Son com- 2. Simon Delestre (FRA); Berlux secs, Scott Brash (Hello Jef- Staut was glad to be com- Fredricson and Marcus Ehn- Philipp Weishaupt (Coby) rounds. This is halftime. We pleted the top three after a Z; 63.44 secs; €11000 ferson) 65.80 secs. Total time: peting again in LGCT after the ing took the top honours in were second with a total time need two double clears and clear round in 25.47 seconds. 3. Philipp Weishaupt; Coby; 134.29 secs. coronavirus pandemic had the first round of the Global of 133.33 seconds, while New need to be fast on Saturday. It Results 63.74 secs; €8250 Friday Schedule forced the cancellation of the Champions League (GCL) York Empire’s Denis Lynch will be a new day and we will CSI5* 2 phases 1.45m Global Champions League 9am: Hathab Against the Clock season last year and praised yesterday. Fifteen teams went (Cristello) and Scott Brash try to do well. It’s a new horse €25,400 – first team competition no jump off 1.00/1.15m, Prize the organisation at Al Shaqab. head to head in the first GCL (Hello Jefferson) jumped clear at this level. He is 10 years old. 1. Max Kuhner (AUT); Horse: (1.50/1.55m) money QR20,000 “Everybody is happy to be competition of the 2021 sea- for a combined total of 134.29 I am very happy with him and Vancouver Dreams, Time: 25.15 1. Valkenswaard United – Rid- 1pm: Hathab Phase Special back competing in the sport. son to battle it out for their seconds. he makes things easy for us.” secs; Prize money: €6350 ers: Peder Fredricson (Hansson Individuals 1.20/1.35m, Prize This is a really high level of starting position in Round 2. “It’s a good performance Earlier, Max Kuhner won 2. Marcus Ehning (GER); Funky WL) 67.06 secs, Marcus Ehning money QR70,000 sport. I have to say here the And Valkenswaard Unit- from us. My horse jumped the season opening CSI5* Fred; 25.36 secs; €5080 (Stargold) 65.35 secs. Total 3:45pm CSI5* Against the people, the infrastructure and ed was propelled to victory really well. Marcus Ehning’s 1.45m class. The Austrian 3. Maurice Tebbel (GER); Chac- time: 132.41 secs. clock - NO jump off 1.50m, Prize organization is amazing and by Peder Fredricson (Hans- horse jumped very well. We rider put on a sublime round cos’ Son; 25.47 secs; €3810 2. Berlin Eagles – Riders: Chris- money €51,100 really efficient. It’s not easy to son WL) and Marcus Ehning will try to go really well on in the saddle of 11-year-old Global Champions League - tian Kukuk (Checker) 69.59 6pm CSI5* Against the clock organise the show in this situ- (Stargold), with both the pairs Saturday. We are happy today, Vancouver Dreams in 25.15 Individual classification against secs, Philipp Weishaupt (Coby) - With jump off 1.55m, Prize ation. For sure, the quality of being able to record a clear said Fredricson. seconds. Marcus Ehning came the clock (1.50/1.55m) 63.74 secs. Total time: 133.33 money €148,500.

GLOBAL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Burano Boy, Saadi shine in Loyalty Cup victory Valkenswaard United thrill in edge-of-the-seat Doha opener

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VALKENSWAARD United took pole position for Satur- day’s GCL showdown as their combined pinpoint accuracy and blistering speed put them on top of the leaderboard in the first round of GCL Doha. Five teams finished on a zero score after a nail-biting first round, with some foot-perfect rounds from Berlin Eagles and New York Empire. This season’s teams are packed with strength and depth after a busy off-season making tactical changes. The horsepower is the best of the best here in Doha, Qatar and everyone was keen to kick-off 2021 with a bang at superb Longines Arena, AL SHAQAB. “On Saturday we need two great back at this bigger level.” credibly exciting team cham- The dynamic duo of Peder double clears but we also need It was clear from the start pionship race. Mansoor Ebrahim Al Mahmoud’s Burano Boy (Footstepsinthesand x Ghost Of A Girl) continued his unbeaten Fredricson and Marcus Ehn- to be fast. Saturday is a new that the influential first leg With five of the teams run since his arrival from the UK, winning the Loyalty Cup (Thoroughbred Handicap (Class 3) 75 – 95) in the ing were just under a second day but we will try out best.” was being tackled with strong jumping double clears around 37th Race Meeting - Rodat Al Maida Cup of Qatar Racing & Eequestrian Club at the Al Uqda Complex -- -- on faster than Berlin Eagles in Peder Fredricson smiled determination from all the Uliano Vezzani’s 1.50/1.55m Thursday. The victory in the turf feature was the Gassim Ghazali charge’s fourth straight this season in Qatar. second place while New York and said: “It feels great to go teams. track, team riders, owners and Ridden by Sou ane Saadi again, like the other three times coming into the race, the gelding had little trouble Empire soared into third. into Saturday on a clean sheet, The high calibre combi- managers tried out tactics in taking the advantage and eventually topping the 2100m run with two and a half lengths to spare. Hassan Ali From the leading team go- I am very happy with today - nations proved there was no today’s opening round to see Alabdulmalik’s She’s Our Queen (Toronado x Dyna Bowl), trained by Deborah Amanda Clare Mountain, was sec- ing into Round 2 on Saturday both of our horses jumped room for error as every fence how best to play Saturday’s ond under Ivan Rossi, while a further length and a quarter behind was Khalifa Bin Sheail Al Kuwari’s Bottom Marcus Ehning explained: good and Hansson is feeling was crucial in a sign of an in- showdown. Bay (Oasis Dream x Coconut Kreek), helmed by Marco Casamento for trainer Zuhair Mohsen. (Pics: Juhaim) 12 Friday, March 5, 2021 Sports

WORLD TABLE TENNIS DOHA CONTENDER SERIES Japan’s Harimoto and Mima make quarter- nals

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK with a 11-8, 8-11, 11-1, 11-9 win DOHA over Romania’s Bernadette Szocs. In the battle of South JAPAN’S teen sensation Koreans, Haeun Yang brushed Pakistan Cricket Board CEO Wasim Khan addresses the media as the Tomokazu Harimoto cruised past Hyowon Suh 11-4, 11-5, Pakistan Super League (PSL) was suspended after seven players tested into the quarter-finals of the 11-2. positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Karachi on Thursday. (AFP) World Table Tennis (WTT) Thailand’s Suthasini Contender series at the Lusail Sawettabut reached the quar- Sports Arena on Thursday. ter-finals after overcoming the PSL 6 postponed The 17-year-old Harimo- Ukraine’s Gamma Gaponova to, the top seed in the tour- 9-11, 11-8, 13-11, 11-9, while nament, beat Sangsu Lee of Singapore’s Menguy Yu scored South Korea 11-9, 10-12, 11-4, a narrow win over Japan’s Miu after string of +ve 11-9 in the last 16. Hirano 11-4, 6-11, 11-6, 7-11, On Wednesday, World No. 12-10. 5 Harimoto had breezed past In the men’s doubles com- COVID-19 cases Chinese Taipei’s Chuang Chih- petition, the Korean duo Xu Yuan 11-9, 11-5, 11-6, avenging Dasiong and Li Sangshu quali- ANI Earlier on Thursday, PCB the loss that he suffered a year fied for the semi-finals after KARACHI had confirmed that three more ago to the 40-yaer-old at the defeating Spain’s Roblas Al- players from two different 2020 ITTF World Tour Pre- varo and Romanian Ionasco PAKISTAN Cricket Board franchises in the PSL tested mium Qatar Open. Oviedo. The Koreans will meet (PCB) on Thursday con- positive for COVID-19. In the last eight, Harimoto Chinese Taipei’s Shan Xian’an firmed that the Pakistan Super PCB also said that all the will take on another South and Shang Xian Yuan in the League’s (PSL) season 6 will positive cases will now isolate Korean Daeseong Cho, who semis. The Iranian doubles be postponed with immedi- themselves for 10 days. edged out fellow qualifier An- Germany’s Dimitrij Ovtcharov in action against Frenchman Emmanuel Lebesson during the men’s singles of pair Noushad al-Amin and ate effect following a string of “The three players were dreas Levenko of Austria in a the World Table Tennis Doha Contender at the Lusial Multipurpose Hall on Thursday. Nima al-Amin also qualified positive COVID-19 cases. not part of the sides that fea- tight contest 11-6, 13-11, 9-11, for the semi-finals after de- “Following a meeting with tured in Wednesday’s Paki- 4-11, 11-8. feating the Belgian duo Martin the team owners and consider- stan Super League 6 double- Brazil’s second seed Hugo Allegro and Florent Lambette. ing the health and wellbeing of header, and had been tested Calderano, one of the chal- International Table Tennis all participants is paramount, in the afternoon after show- lengers for the title, beat South Federation chief executive and the Pakistan Cricket Board has ing symptoms,” PSL said in a Korea’s Jaehyun An 9-11, 11-7, WTT director Steve Dainton decided to postpone the Paki- statement. 11-5, 11-4. said this event - WTT’s first of- stan Super League 6 with im- “PSL 6 organising commit- In other last 16 matches, ficial tournament, following a mediate effect. tee will hold a virtual meeting France’s Simon Gauzy beat showcase in Macau last year - The decision was made af- with the team owners and man- Tomislav Pucar of Serbia 11- marks “the beginning of a very ter seven cases were reported agement later on Thursday, fol- 9, 5-11, 11-9, 2-11, 11-6; while exciting journey for WTT”. in the competition, which had lowing which a further update Chinese Taipei’s Yun-Ju Lin The tournament is one of started on February 20,” the will be provided,” it added. sailed past India’s Sharath Ka- many being played in a Middle board said in an official state- Earlier, England wicket- mal Achanta 11-6, 11-4, 11-8. East hub, as organisers look to ment. The PCB, as an immedi- keeper batsman Tom Banton Lin will face Quadri Aruna reduce travel during the pan- ate step, will now focus on the had also tested positive for next, after the Nigeria’s over- demic. It will be followed by a safe and secure passage of all coronavirus after Australia came Portugal’s Joao Geraldo WTT Star Contender contest participants, and arrange re- leg-spinner Fawad Ahmed in a five-setter 10-12, 12-10, from Saturday, while the World peat PCR tests, vaccines, and contracted COVID-19 in 12-10, 4-11, 11-6. Singles Qualification Tourna- isolation facilities to the six the ongoing sixth season of Germany’s Dimitrij Ovtch- ment for Olympics is also being participating sides. the PSL. arov’s got past Frenchman played in Doha this month. Emmanuel Lebesson 9-11, 11- The Contender series of 9, 15-14, 11-4, while Sweden’s events aims to provide oppor- Matthias Flack had it easy tunities for future and emerg- against compatriot Kristian ing players on the professional It was my day: Karlsson 11-6, 11-7, 11-9. tour. Players can earn ranking Meanwhile, the women’s Action from the women’s doubles on Thursday. points which will allow them top seed Ito Mima of Japan to feature in the top tier WTT Pollard after hitting booked her placed in the quar- many 11-7, 11-4, 11-9. Eerland of the Netherlands, 8-11, 11-8, 11-9, 10-12, 11-4. Champion Series, an exclusive ter-finals with a routine win On Thursday, Mima was the ninth seed before the Miyuu Kihara joined com- series for the top 32 men’s and over Nina Mittelham of Ger- taken to five games by Britt Japanese eventually prevailed patriot Mima in the quarters, women’s players. six 6s in an over ANI ST JOHN’S (ANTIGUA)

WEST Indies limited-overs Rohit, Pujara hold fort after Axar, Ashwin show skipper Kieron Pollard entered the very rare list of players who have achieved the milestone of hitting 6 sixes in an over on the international stage. Pollard achieved the mile- stone in the first T20I against Sri Lanka. He became just the third batsman to do so after former Proteas swashbuckling opener Herschelle Gibbs and former Men in Blue all-rounder Yuvraj Singh. Pollard hit Sri Lanka’s Akila Dananjaya for six 6s in the sixth over of the in- nings as the hosts’ were chasing Kieron Pollard of West Indies a target of 132 runs to go 1-0 up hitting 6 sixes off Akila Danan- in the three-match series. jaya of Sri Lanka during their The right-handed batsman T20I at Coolidge Cricket Ground hit the first ball over the long- in Osbourn, Antigua and on fence, the second ball was Barbuda, on Wednesday. (AFP) dispatched straight down the ground while the third was hit and bowled it onto my pads, to the long-off fence. I told myself ‘Wait Polly, take Continuing the carnage, a chance’. That’s how I have India captain Virat Kohli congratulates Axar Patel (2nd left) after he took the wicket of England’s Dom Bess on Pollard dispatched the fourth played my cricket all along, es- the rst day of the fourth Test against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera on Thursday. (AFP) ball to the mid-wicket bounda- pecially against the spinners. ry, the fifth ball was once again Today was my day, unfortunate ANI Scoreboard hit down the ground and the for him, but this was a good win AHMEDABAD final ball of the over was hit to for our team,” he added. England 1st innings 7-170 (Foakes), 8-188 (Lawrence), 9-189 (Bess), mid-wicket. Chasing 132, the hosts got ROHIT Sharma and Chetesh- Z. Crawley c Siraj b Patel 9 10-205 (Leach). England’s Ben Stokes during his innings of 55 on the rst day of the After hitting the final ball off to a blazing start as the D. Sibley b Patel 2 Bowling: Sharma 9-2-23-0, Siraj 14-2-45-2 (nb1, w1), war Pujara showed great ap- J. Bairstow lbw b Siraj 28 Patel 26-7-68-4, Ashwin 19.5-4-47-3, Sundar 7-1-14-1. fourth Test against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera of the over into the stands, Pol- openers Evin Lewis and Lendl plication as India ended the J. Root lbw b Siraj 5 India 1st innings on Thursday. (AFP) lard bowed down to acknowl- Simmons put on 52 runs in the opening day of the fourth and B. Stokes lbw b Sundar 55 S. Gill lbw b Anderson 0 edge the roaring reception he very first three overs. How- final Test against England in O. Pope c Gill b Ashwin 29 R. Sharma not out 8 sion. Pope got unlucky as the has come into the side in place was receiving from his team- ever, Sri Lanka staged an em- D. Lawrence st Pant b Patel 46 C. Pujara not out 15 the driver’s seat despite los- B. Foakes c Rahane b Ashwin 1 Extras: (nb1) 1 inside edge hit the back pad of Jasprit Bumrah. However, mates. “After the third one (on phatic comeback as spinner ing opener Shubman Gill at D. Bess lbw b Patel 3 Total (12 overs, 1 wicket) 24 and popped to short-leg fielder the introduction of Axar in the when he thought about hitting Akila Dananjaya took a hat- the Narendra Modi Stadium J. Leach lbw b Ashwin 7 Fall of wicket: 1-0 (Gill) Shubman Gill. sixth over brought immedi- six sixes in the over) – I felt trick in the fourth over to send on Thursday. 11 wickets fell on J. Anderson not out 10 To bat: V. Kohli, A. Rahane, R. Pant, W. Sundar, A. Patel, India’s senior off-spinner ate reward for the hosts as the after hitting a couple of sixes, back Lewis (28), Chris Gayle Extras: (b3, lb5, nb1, w1) 10 R. Ashwin, I. Sharma, M. Siraj the day as England was bun- Total: (75.5 overs, all out) 205 Bowling: Anderson 5-5-0-1, Stokes 2-1-4-0, Leach then dismissed Ben Foakes spinner clean-bowled Sibley I understood how the pitch (0), and Nicholas Pooran (0). dled out for 205 after skipper Fall of wickets: 1-10 (Sibley), 2-15 (Crawley), 3-30 4-0-16-0, Bess 1-0-4-0 (nb1) in the 66th over to reduce the (2), reducing England to 10/1. plays, it was important to be Simmons also departed Joe Root won the toss and de- (Root), 4-78 (Bairstow), 5-121 (Stokes), 6-166 (Pope), Toss: England. visitors to 170/7. The 27-year-old struck positive and play your shots soon after and West Indies cided to bat first. Minutes later Axar dis- again in his second over as on that pitch, back yourselves was reduced to 62/4 in the At stumps, India’s score But Rohit and Pujara en- in the first session, Ashwin missed Daniel Lawrence and he had Crawley (9) caught at to clear the boundary – just fifth over. read 24/1 with Rohit (8*) and sured that was the end of the broke the deadlock in the third Dominic Bess to leave Eng- mid-off. The right-handed happy that I managed to con- Pollard departed after Pujara (15*) at the crease -- visitors’ joy on the day as they session as he dismissed Ollie land reeling at 189/9. It looked batsman tried to go over the tribute to the team’s cause at playing a knock of 38 off just trailing the visitors by 181 runs played out the remaining 11.3 Pope. as the visiting side would get top to create more pressure that point of time,” Pollard 11 balls, but in the end, Ja- in the first innings. overs without losing any wick- Pope’s wicket sparked bundled out soon, but Jack on the bowler, but ended up said after the game. son Holder (29) and Dwayne After a disappointing show et. a collapse from which Eng- Leach and James Anderson mistiming the ball and handed Pollard explained what he Bravo (4) guided Windies to a with the bat, England got off Earlier, Axar once again land couldn’t really recover. took England over the 200- a simple catch to Siraj. Imme- felt before facing the last ball four-wicket win with 41 balls to a flying start with the ball as hogged the limelight with his The visitors went down from run mark. diately after the first drinks of Dananjaya’s over. to spare. James Anderson struck with four-wicket haul while Ravi- 166/5 to 205 all out within Earlier, electing to bat break, England skipper Root “A couple of things went Scores: Sri Lanka 131/9 the third ball of the innings. chandran Ashwin scalped 14.3 overs, losing half of their first, England openers Domi- (5) was trapped in front by through my mind before the (Pathum Nissanka 39, Niroshan The pace spearhead trapped three as England was bundled side for 39 runs as Axar struck nic Sibley and Zak Crawley Siraj and the visitors got re- sixth ball -- before the last ball, Dickwella 33, Obed McCoy Gill (0) in front of the stumps out for 205. While it was Mo- twice in one over. saw off the first five overs duced to 30/3 in the 13th over. I thought should I go for the six 2-25); West Indies 134/6 as India lost a wicket with no hammed Siraj who picked the Ashwin dismissed Pope a bowled by the Indian pacers -- The visitors ended the opening or take the 30 runs in the over, (Kieron Pollard 38, Jason Holder run on the board. all-important wicket of Root few minutes into the third ses- Ishant Sharma and Siraj, who session on 74/3. he went around the wicket 29*, Akila Dananjaya 3-62). Sports Friday, March 5, 2021 13 Players start arriving in Doha for Katara Beach Volleyball started arriving in Doha to 4-star FIVB event participate in the tournament, Calgary (Olympic Glory x Brezena) won the Prix Daniel Vergez, a Class and those teams entered the 2 race over 2,000m on the all-weather track at Marseille Pont de from March 4-12 Safe bubble allocated to them Vivaux (France) on Wednesday. at the Ezdan Hotel West Bay, TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK as part of their preparations DOHA to compete in the tournament, Calgary remains unbeaten which witnesses the partici- THE Qatar Volleyball Associa- pation of a large number of for Al Shaqab Racing tion, in cooperation with the countries, as well as men’s and Katara, and under the supervi- women’s teams. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK steadied in the first bend, Cal- sion of the ” FIVB ” is organ- The teams were received DOHA gary moved in third position izing the fourth edition of the upon their arrival at Hamad and up into second at the half- 4-star Katara Beach Volleyball International Airport, where THE colours of Al Shaqab Rac- way point. They began racing Cup 2021 from March 8 to 12. the medical swab was con- ing were once again in the win- in the final turn on this sharp More than 100 men’s and ducted for the Coronavirus ners’ enclosure on Wednesday track, with Calgary coming women’s teams participate in (COVID-19) and then went when their homebred Calgary to join Paco, still in the lead. the tournament for more than directly to the residence hotel, (Olympic Glory x Brezena) Once in the straight, he took 28 countries: Brazil, France, from which the teams entered won the Prix Daniel Vergez, a the lead, and pulled clear in Austria, America, Switzerland, the “Safe bubble” until the end Class 2 race over 2,000m on the final 100 meters to keep Norway, Belgium, Russia, of their career in the world the all-weather track at Mar- his unbeaten status, winning Italy, Spain, Estonia, Poland, championship. seille Pont de Vivaux (France). by a length and a half in front Gambia, Germany, Nether- The precautionary meas- Trained by Frederic Rossi, of Lepti Prinsadi (Prince Gi- lands, Turkey, Sweden, Den- ures taken by either the Min- who is based in Marseille, the braltar x Miss Lady), who just mark, Lativa, Czech, India, istry of Public Health or the 3-year-old gelding is now 2 snatched second place from Canada, Greece, Germany, Ja- FIVB will be implemented in from 2, having won his only long-time leader PACO. pan, Lituania, Qatar. accordance with the approved start as a 2-year-old on the By Al Shaqab Racing sire Qatar will participate in medical protocol, including neighbouring track of Mar- Olympic Glory, Calgary in out four teams, which are of the the obligation to wear masks, seille-Borely. of the winning mare Brezena, Qatar (1) Cherif Yunis and sterilize the stadium and balls He was ridden by jockey who also carried the Al Shaqab Ahmed Tejan, the Qatar (2) before holding training and Sylvain Ruis in this 5-runner Racing silks. Saif and Ziyad, and theQatar matches, in addition to high- contest, he settled in fourth She has a 4-year-old filly by (3) Issam and Abdullah, and lighting the application of position initially with a smart Toronado, Pomme D’Amour, the Qatar (4) Al-Musalmani precaution before entering the pace set by Paco (Paco Boy x also a winner, and has a year- and Gusson stadium, and maintaining so- Momo No Sekku). As the pace ling filly also by Toronado. The participating teams cial distancing.

SHARQIYAH INTERNATIONAL BAJA TOYOTA From South-East Asia to the Caribbean, ICSS provides Yasir Seaidan snatches early lead technical assistance to TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Lichtleuchter (FRA) Can-Am safeguarding sport DAMMAM (SAUDI ARABIA) Maverick (T3) 10min 03sec Sharqiyah International Baja TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK moved to the Caribbean to YASIR Seaidan set the fast- Toyota – National Rally (Quali- DOHA share its expertise at ‘Train- est time on the opening 10km fying Stage result): ing on Major Events Security: Qualifying Stage of the Sharqi- 1. Al-Mashna Al-Shammeri HIGHLIGHTING the crucial Cricket’ hosted by the Carib- yah International Baja Toyota (SAU)/Khalid Al-Shammeri (SAU) role that advanced education, bean Community (CARICOM) in the Half Moon Bay area of Nissan Patrol 6min 21sec partnership, integration, and Implementation Agency for Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Prov- 2. Saleh Al-Abdulali (SAU)/Mo- planning plays in the preven- Crime and Security (IMPACS), ince on Thursday afternoon. hammed Al-Neim (SAU) Hummer tion of threats towards the United Nations Interregional Seaidan and co-driver H3 7min 10sec safety, security, and integrity Crime and Justice Research Alexey Kuzmich posted a time 3. Motab Saud Al-Shammeri of sport, the International Cen- Institute (UNICRI), Organiza- of 6min 22sec for the sandy (SAU)/Yazeed Al-Tamimi (SAU) tre for Sport Security (ICSS) tion of American States (OAS) test in their Mini John Cooper Nissan Patrol) 8min 09sec was requested last week to as- and supported by the Gov- Works Rally and duly edged 4. Rada Al-Shammeri (SAU)/ sist decision-makers and sen- ernment of Canada; the ICSS into a lead of 26 seconds over Salamah Al-Shammeri (SAU) ior officials from two different delivered training under the Miroslav Zapletal at the wheel Nissan Patrol 8min 23sec regions, namely South-East theme ‘Venue Security Con- of his self-built Ford F-150. 5. Majed Al-Shammeri (SAU)/ Asia and the Caribbean. cept of Operations – Key Fac- Pre-Baja favourite Yazeed Abdulaziz Al-Rimali (SAU) Nissan During a three-day digital tors for Consideration’. Al-Rajhi finished third overall Patrol 8min 30sec learning webinar themed ‘New Fred Lord, Director, Sport in his Toyota Hilux and T4 cat- 6. Abdullah Al-Haydan (SAU)/ Challenges, Fresh Solutions: Fu- Integrity and Protection, ICSS, egory leader Saleh Al-Saif and Fawaz Al-Masoud (SAU) Nissan tureproofing your Federation’ said: “As sport continues to re- Khalid Al-Feraihi rounded off Patrol 8min 36sec organised by the Qatar Football main under threat, due to or- the top five. Dutchman Erik 7. Awyed Al-Shammeri (SAU)/ Association (QFA) and ASEAN ganised crime unyielding ap- van Loon completed the stage Motlaq Al-Shammeri (SAU) Football Federation (AFF), in petite for illegal sports betting, in sixth place in the second of Yasir Seaidan set the fastest time on the opening 10km Qualifying Stage of the Sharqiyah International Toyota 8min 40sec, etc partnership with the Josoor it has never been so critical to the Belgian-built Toyotas. Baja Toyota on Thursday. Sharqiyah International Baja Institute, the ICSS addressed continue sharing knowledge Saudi Arabia’s Dania Akeel Toyota – Bikes (Qualifying the AFF member associations and expertise with the inter- finished her first competitive Al-Mashna Al-Shammeri of H.R.H. Prince Khalid bin 1. Yasir Seaidan (SAU)/Alexey Stage time): and brought together a group national sporting community, stage with French co-driver topped the unofficial times in Sultan Al-Abdullah Al-Faisal, Kuzmich (RAF) Mini John Cooper 1. Abdulhalem Al-Mogeera (SAU) of subject matter experts and for the development of best Laurent Lichtleuchter in a the National Rally before any SAMF President and Chair- World Rally 6min 22sec KTM EXC 450 9min 02sec representatives from FIFA, Pre- practices to protect sports time of 10min 03sec and held time penalties were imposed, man of the Organising Com- 2. Miroslav Zapletal (CZE)/ 2. Qutaibeh Al-Sharif (SAU) KTM mier League, programmes. It 11th overall. the Nissan Patrol driver com- mittee, and has attracted sup- Marek Sykora (SVK) Ford F-150 EXC 500 9min 32sec London Sta- was a pleasure to Eleven FIA machines, 26 pleting the special in front of port from partner Abdul Latif Evo 6min 48sec 3. Anass Al-Reheyani (SAU) KTM dium, Victoria support the Qa- cars entered in the National Al-Abdelali. Motab Saudi Al- Jameel Toyota and diamond 3. Yazeed Al-Rajhi (SAU)/Mi- EXC 450 9min 51sec Police Force, tar Football As- Rally, one truck, 21 motorcy- Shammeri was third. sponsors MBC Group and Al- chael Orr (GBR) Toyota Hilux 4. Othman Al-Ghfeli (SAU) and Starlizard sociation (QFA), cles and 10 quads were even- Saudi rider Abdulhalim Arabiya outdoor advertising. Overdrive 6min 53sec Honda CRF 450 9min 52sec Integrity Ser- and the ASEAN tually permitted to take the Al-Mogheera guided his KTM Toyota is the official car for 4. Saleh Al-Saif (SAU)/Oriol 5. Mohammed Manzouri (AUS) vices. Football Fed- start line of the third round EXC 450 to the fastest time in the event. Vidal (ESP) Can-Am Maverick KTM EXC 500 9min 55sec The pro- eration (AFF), in of the 2021 FIA World Cup the motorcycle category, the Modon, the Saudi Author- (T4) 7min 12sec 6. Ibrahim Al-Jaralla (SAU) gramme fo- coordinating key for Cross-Country Bajas and Saudi finishing the stage half a ity for Industrial Cities and 5. Khalid Al-Feraihi (SAU)/Omar Yamaha WR 450F 10min 26sec cused on a speakers from round one of the Saudi Toyota minute ahead of Qutaibeh Al- Technology Zones, is also pro- Al-Lahim (SAU) Nissan Pick-Up 7. Mohammed Al-Kaabi (QAT) range of top- some of our key Desert Rally Championship Sharif’s more powerful KTM. viding logistical support. 7min 25sec KTM EXC 450 10min 41sec, etc ics and methodologies both in partners. I hope this is the being hosted by the Saudi Au- Pre-event two-wheel favourite Competitors will tackle the 6. Erik van Loon (NLD)/Sébast- Sharqiyah International Baja the domain of sport integrity beginning of ongoing support tomobile and Motorcycle Fed- Mishaal Al-Ghuneim dropped first of two desert selections ien Delaunay (FRA) Toyota Hilux Toyota – Quads (Qualifying and event security while raising to the ASEAN Region, and eration (SAMF). three minutes to the stage through the sandy deserts of Overdrive 7min 26sec Stage time): awareness on the importance enhancing regional networks Former Hail Interna- winner and faces a fight back the Eastern Province on Fri- 7. Meshari Al-The ri (KWT)/ 1. Haitham Al-Tuwayjiri (SAU) for sport to work in partnership for the sharing of emerging tional Rally winner Saleh Al- through the field on Friday. day morning. The leading FIA Nasser Al-Kuwari (QAT) Can-Am Yamaha YZ 450R 8min 49sec with law enforcement to pro- threats and the provision of Abdelali was not able to start Haitham Al-Tuwayjiri cars will take the start of the Maverick (T4) 8min 00sec 2. Abdulmajeed Al-Khulai (SAU) tect players and other possible operational support.” in his Hummer after it fell pipped Abdulmajeed Al-Khu- 217.50km stage from 10.10hrs. 8. Thomas Bell (ARE)/Armand Yamaha Raptor 700 R 8min targets, build networks, and Steven Fleming, Head, foul of pre-event scrutineer- laifi to the stage win in the There will be three passage Monleón (ESP) Can-Am Maverick 56sec enhance information exchange, Event Security, ICSS, said: ing checks. Event Stewards quad category. Yamahas dom- controls on the timed section, (T4) 8min 59sec 3. Ahmed Al-Harbi (SAU) Yama- across sport-related crimes. “It was my great pleasure to deemed that certain fuel con- inated proceedings with Al- positioned at the 30.73km, 9. Saeed Al-Mouri (SAU)/Sergio ha Raptor 700 R 9min 08sec The ICSS session first contribute to these two excep- nections contravened FIA Tuwayjiri snatching a seven- 138.50km and 172.56km Lafuente (URU) Can-Am Maver- 4. Riyadh Al-Shammeri (SAU) highlighted ways to improve tional events. To our friends technical regulations and a second lead. Ahmad Al-Harbi points. ick (T4) 9min 12sec Yamaha Raptor 700 R 9min understanding of the global within the AFF we delivered, start was refused on safety came home in third place. Results 10. Claude Fournier (FRA)/Szy- 32sec impact of match-fixing, the in addition to a thought-pro- grounds. He duly entered the The Sharqiyah Interna- Sharqiyah International Baja mon Gospodarczyk (POL) Can- 5. Sultan Al-Masoud (SAU) threat of betting poses on in- voking session on the Pillars National Rally along with Sau- tional Baja Toyota is run- Toyota – FIA (Qualifying Stage Am Maverick (T4) 9min 15sec Yamaha Raptor 700 R 10min ternational football, as well of Event Safety, truly enlight- di rival Ibrahim Ben Salman. ning under the supervision result): 11. Dania Akeel (SAU)/Laurent 11sec, etc as shared methodologies to ening sessions relating to the recognize, resist, and report often-forgotten areas of Fan match-fixing issues. Engagement and Sponsor En- During the second day of gagement and the valuable activity, the ICSS informed par- contribution they both can Bavuma to lead SA in limited-overs format, Test charge for Elgar ticipants about the benefits of make to the delivery of a safe having in place effective Policy and secure event. To be invit- ANI Cups as well as the ICC Men’s continued its search for the that will eventually bring tro- “Temba has been a strong & Supporter Relations Policies ed to contribute to the 3-day JOHANNESBURG World Cup in 2023. Elgar will Test captain. We expect him to phies back to the cabinets.” and influential voice in the – including a dedicated depart- CARICOM Webinar was again take over the reins into the still play an integral role in the Praising Bavuma, Smith team in recent times and has ment - within the sport govern- a fantastic opportunity to both CRICKET South Africa (CSA) next cycle of the ICC World team’s leadership group. said the player has shown shown consistency on the field ing body and the direct, positive present to and learn from on Thursday announced the Test Championship. CSA’s Di- “We as CSA are pleased consistency on the field in all in all formats, solidifying his impacts upon the matchday thought leaders in current best appointments of Temba Ba- rector of Cricket (DoC), Grae- with the appointments of formats, solidifying his place place as a leader. He also has experience. Information and practices and innovative solu- vuma and Dean Elgar as cap- me Smith, in a statement, said: Temba and Dean and believe as a leader. Smith is also con- the trust and backing of the good practices on how to better tions to the planning and deliv- tains of the Proteas men’s “We are grateful to Quinton for that we have the men who will fident that Elgar will bring players and coaches around develop effective communica- ery of Major Sporting Events. I team in the limited-overs and the work he has put in as cap- lead the Proteas back to their the same grit and determi- him. We are excited to have tions between the public and look forward to working with Test format respectively. tain of the team in the limited- winning ways of old. The pair nation to his captaincy as he him lead the Proteas in the private sectors to the benefit of all those involved in the future CSA said Bavuma will lead overs formats and are indebted bring the required stability in has brought to his many per- upcoming T20 World Cups as event planning and operations and returning to the delivery the Proteas in the 2021 and to him for stepping up while both leadership and form to formances on the field over well as the 2023 World Cup in were also shared. of truly great events to packed 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World the National Selection Panel turn the ship in the direction many years. India. A few hours later, the ICSS venues in the very near future.” 14 Friday, March 5, 2021 The Last Word

SHEIKHA AL MAYASSA TAKES PART IN ZEKREET BEACH CLEAN-UP

Qatar Museums Chairperson HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani joined of cials of the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) in a campaign to clean up the Zekreet Beach. The drive was part of the ministry’s efforts to reduce plastic waste and protect the beaches in the country. (TNN)

Registration open for TII virtual 11th Int’l Translation Conference

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK TII has designed this year’s Translation theory, trans- from more than 10 countries, practical levels. It is impera- nication. DOHA conference format as a series lator training after the out- including but not limited to the tive that the 11th version of TII invites everyone to of online academic panels, break of COVID-19, interpret- United Kingdom, the United the conference focuses on the participate in its 11th Inter- THE Translation and Inter- keynote speeches and a spe- er narratives of the COVID-19 States, Qatar, Spain, Poland, impact of the global pandemic national Translation Confer- preting Institute (TII), part cialised interpreting webinar. pandemic, COVID-19 meets Hungary, Algeria and Slovakia. on the study and practice of ence, and we look forward to of the College of Humanities The conference will be held Twitter, conference inter- Ahead of the international translation and interpreta- welcoming an exceptionally and Social Sciences (CHSS) at under the theme “COVID 19 preter experience, ‘Localising’ forum, Dr. Amal Al-Malki, tion. diverse audience, given the Hamad Bin Khalifa University and Current Changes in Trans- COVID-19, and Work-Family Founding Dean, CHSS, said: The conference will focus virtual format of the confer- (HBKU), will hold its 11th In- lation and Interpreting Stud- Interface and Job Outcomes “The annual International on scholarly interventions and ence.” ternational Translation Con- ies” and will explore how the between translators and inter- Translation Conference was showcase applied research Early registration is ference on March 24. pandemic is reshaping trans- preters are among the topics to launched for the first time in outputs that conceptualise strongly encouraged. To learn Registration is open to all lation and interpretation, aca- be considered. 2010 to set up a Gulf platform the changes caused or acceler- more about the program and researchers, practitioners and demically, professionally and The 11th TII Conference to discuss translation-related ated by the pandemic as they to register, please visit http:// students interested in the field. socio-economically. will be attended by 17 speakers Dr. Amal Al-Malki issues at both theoretical and relate to intercultural commu- tii.qa/11th

QU Health launches Taking courses outside their majors new PhD programmne is vital for students’ intellectual and in Health Sciences TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK planned actions within the DOHA framework of the 2018-2022 personal growth, says QU’s director National Health Strategy. A new programme at Qatar Uni- Commenting on new de- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK trepreneurial approaches and cessfully completed the CCC The CCP is a connective versity (QU) combines Biomed- velopment, Dr. Egon Toft, DOHA a careful selection of courses, in Cohort 1 and the CCP will tissue that binds together all ical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Vice President for Medical and the CCP cultivates a range of accommodate the remaining QU students and graduates. Sciences and Medical Sciences Health Sciences, Dean of the IN an interview, Dr Rana skills, knowledge, values and instructors in the pool during “We encourage students to with a PhD in Health Sciences College of Medicine said, “The Sobh, Director of the Qatar dispositions that students Spring and Fall 2021,” said engage in academic and so- with two specialisations: Bio- decision of the board of regents University’s (QU) Core Cur- need for their academic suc- Dr. Rana. cial engagement. We inspire medical and Pharmaceutical is the result of the development riculum Program (CCP), dis- cess, intellectual growth, and Discussing the new ini- graduates of the QU to bring Research and Clinical and Pop- of our PhD program from being cusses the format, vision and responsible citizenship.” tiatives of the CCP, Dr. Rana meaningful change to the na- ulation Health Research. directed towards primarily lab- values of the educational pro- “The ultimate goal is to said: “In support of the Edu- tion,” she added. The programme will now be oratory research towards being grammes and the changes that prepare well-rounded and cation Excellence Themes By adopting a student- run at the level of the QU Health more directed towards clinical the programme has recently engaged graduates who are Framework, the CCP has re- centered approach to teach- Cluster under a steering com- and population based research. made to support QU’s vision able to cope and succeed in cently launched a number of ing and learning, the CCP mittee that is represented by This will have a broader im- for transformation. an uncertain and ever chang- faculty and student awards. gives students the opportu- all colleges and other relevant pact on the improvement of the All undergraduates of Qa- ing world and in return bring The ‘CCP Excellence in Teach- nity to explore a wide range offices. This change will be im- health care system and attract tar University, irrespective of about positive change in Qatar ing Award’ is designed to of subjects beyond their field plemented in the fall of 2021 more nationals as well. ” their majors, are required to and beyond,” she added. Dr. Rana Sobh, Director of CCP-QU recognize faculty members of study that broaden their and will be applied to the cur- “We are excited about the complete 33 credit hours of The CCP has undergone an teaching CCP courses that knowledge and outlook on rent cycle of PhD applications. new development and improve- the CCP prior to receiving a extensive Academic Program to ensure a smooth implemen- demonstrate the exemplary life. The objective is to restruc- ments in our PhD program as baccalaureate degree. The new Review (APR) and a struc- tation of changes that mini- implementation of QU Educa- Sharing Dr. Rana’s experi- ture PhD programmes to meet we now open more opportu- requirements for CCP degrees tured enhancement process mizes any negative potential tional Excellence Themes.” ence, she said, “The journey the needs of the country, mini- nities for clinical and popula- encompass a set of college- has resulted in many recent impact of these changes on The CCP has also launched has been challenging, yet very mise overlap and increase ef- tion health research. This will level courses drawn from dif- changes that have led to the students’ study plans and three student awards. The first exciting and rewarding. My ficiency, strengthen the budget strengthen the research ties ferent disciplines. requirements of the New Core schedules.” recognises students who dem- mandate was to reinvigorate for best use, promote an in- with our national and inter- Dr Rana Sobh said, “We Curriculum degree for all stu- In collaboration with onstrate exceptional capacity the Core Curriculum Program terdisciplinary strategy and national partners,” said Feras strive to offer a common aca- dents admitted to QU in the the Association of American in innovation and entrepre- in order to align it with the provide opportunities for clini- Qasem Alali, Director of Re- demic experience that binds fall of 2021. Colleges and Universities neurship. The second award transformational QU strategy. cal and population health re- search and Graduate Studies. students from diverse disci- Commenting on the new (AAC&U), the CCP has offered recognises the ability of stu- The challenging part was that search. QU Health was launched in plines together. Taking cours- changes, Dr. Rana says, “These the Core Curriculum Certifi- dents to integrate knowledge I was trying to balance my In close collaboration with January 2017 to ensure closer es from outside their majors changes will probably result in cate in Teaching CCP (CCC) and communicate it through desire to propose an ambi- the Ministry of Public Health, alignment and integration be- is crucial for students’ intel- some implications on schedul- to members of the QU faculty digital creative products. And tious model in line with best Hamad Medical Corporation tween the health authorities at lectual and personal growth; ing and sections’ offering by a who teach CCP courses. The the last award recognizes stu- practice in general education, and the Primary Health Care the QU (College of Health Sci- it helps them become rounded number of departments. Dean CCC is a prestigious vocational dents who stand out in their on the one hand, and my de- Corporation, QU Health has ences, College of Pharmacy, and gain a broad perspective of General Studies formed a development program and the civic commitment and con- termination to suggest some- developed strategic objectives College of Medicine and College on life. Through learner-cen- CCP Restructuring Implemen- first of its kind in the region. tribution to the community of thing that could easily be im- for 2020-2025 to ensure align- of Dental Medicine) in a theme- tric, digitally enriched and en- tation Task Force (CCP-RIT) “52 instructors have suc- Qatar. plemented in our QU context.” ment of objectives, efforts and based academic unit. Women’s Day, fashion, technology and more are set to feature exclusively on Doha Festival City’s virtual channels

• The Mall Launches its also a mother of three – shared Much-awaited PC Assembly tips that are useful for mothers Competition, releases new epi- supporting their teen children sode of the popular FFTV and during their age transition. celebrates March 8 with an ex- Elisabete visited Tally Wejl and clusive giveaway Tommy Hilfiger’s children’s • A special social me- stores to pick the most appro- dia competition will be organ- priate outfits for those in teen ised for International Wom- years. en’s Day in partnership with will be chosen and will receive With an unrivaled variety of l’Occitane a custom gaming PC from shops for all ages, Festival City Geeknation and FNAC. is Qatar’s favourite shopping TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK On March 8, Doha Fes- destination for girls and boys of DOHA tival City will install greet- all ages. ing messages throughout Stay tuned to the link below: DOHA Festival City, Qatar’s City’s Tech Festival, is part of assemble all computer com- the mall and change its ex- L’Occitane. l’Occitane to pamper them- https://www.dohafestivalcity. one and only choice for shop- the mall’s commitment to sup- ponents and produce a work- terior lighting to purple to To participate, ladies will selves on this special month of com/home/whats-on/Festival- ping, dining and entertain- porting tech literacy and devel- ing PC as the final product. In commemorate International have to take a picture of the March. Fashion ment, has launched an exclu- opment in Qatar by encourag- each round of the competition, Women’s Day. wings, post it on their Insta- In addition, Festival City Every other Sunday at 7:00 sive PC Assembly competition ing tech enthusiasts to show off two participants will compete In the luxury area, an in- gram account, while following also launched a new episode of p.m., all FFTV episodes will be that will be covered in three their skills while also empow- against each other. teractive Butterfly-wings stand @dohafestcity and @loccita- ‘FFTV’ on 28 February, featur- broadcast on the Doha Festi- episodes on the mall’s social ering the local community. Each episode will shed light will be set up for women to take neme accounts. ing Elisabete Reis, an image val City YouTube channel on: media channels in March as Candidates competing in on the skills of the participants, pictures and commemorate this Three winners will be an- consultant and founder of Glam http://bit.ly/dhfc-youtube. part of its exciting internation- the PC Assembly contest must where the judges will carry out special occasion at Doha Festi- nounced on 14 March at the Your Image. To learn more, visit the al festival. demonstrate their technol- a thorough inspection of the re- val City. An exciting photo-only Doha Festival City Instagram This FFTV episode was Doha Festival City website The PC Assembly competi- ogy skills and quick thinking sults of the participants. At the women’s competition will also Stories and will receive three dedicated to children and teens, http://www.dohafestivalcity. tion, which is part of Festival abilities in order to correctly end of each round, one winner be held in partnership with sets of shea butter offered by where Elisabete Reis – who is com .