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DOHA METRO’S RED LINE CONNECTING 13 STATIONS FROM AL WAKRA TO AL QASSAR BEGINS OPERATION DOHA METRO OPENS FOR PUBLIC RAHUL PREETH / HISHAM AL JUNDI AL WAKRA

ATAR’S first-ever railway system opened to the public at 8am on Wednesday when Qa state-of-the-art driverless train glided into the Al Wakra Metro Station much to the excitement of waiting commuters. It was a historic moment for the public transportation network in Qa- tar, as the Doha Metro Red Line started partial operations, linking Al Wakra in the South to Al Qassar in the North. Under HH the Amir’s The soft launch, which was origi- directives, today, nally planned for 2020, comes almost some of #DohaMetro a year ahead of schedule. lines started its initial The nearly 35-minute ride from one operation, confirming end to the other covers 13 stations, in- Thirteen out of A single journey in the cluding crucial stops such as Msheireb, Qatar’s continuous Corniche and the Doha Exhibition and the 18 stations standard compartment The total on the 40-km achievements in Convention Centre, which is right next costs QR2 travel time launching its projects to the City Centre Mall. Red Line route Qatar Railways Company (Qatar from Al on time, with great are currently A ride in the Gold Club Qassar to Rail) said the metro would run from operational potential. The Metro 8am to 11pm on weekdays, with a train section costs QR10 Al Wakra will enhance Qatar’s arriving at a station every six minutes. is about The service will be suspended on Fri- public transportation days and Saturdays to carry out the Doha Metro to The service will be 35 system & serve our work required for the opening of run a train every suspended on Fridays minutes major events. more stations and lines. six minutes and Saturdays

Eventually, the 13-stop Red Line Rail’s executive teams and board “This is a very fast, reliable and will be extended to five more stations of directors. The preview service is eco-friendly means of public trans- towards the North to cover areas in- a major opportunity to measure the port,” he said, noting that the high- cluding Katara, Qatar University and efficiency of the network and the speed electric trains would go a long Lusail. services we provide. The outputs of way in reducing the number of ve- Two more lines — Green and the preview service are essential for hicles on the road and consequently Gold — are under construction, us, and we will build on them as we their carbon emission. which upon completion in 2020 prepare for the full opening of the “This is exciting,” said Indian will take the total number of sta- network by 2020.” expatriate and home-maker Jyothi tions to 37. There was a palpable air of ex- Kongala. The tickets are dispensed Engineer Abdulla Saif al Sulaiti, citement at the Al Wakra Station as by a machine, which accepts both Chief of Service Delivery at Qatar people eagerly waited to get their card and cash. Commuters can buy Rail, said: “The preview service, first public ride in the train. three types of tickets — gold, stand- which is launched ahead of sched- French Ambassador to Qatar HE ard or family. ule, is a testament of the tremen- Franck Gellet was one among the dous efforts carried out by Qatar commuters on the opening day. Continued on page 2 Ô

Qatar welcomes all nationalities, says QA chief NHRC to raise issue of CATHERINE W GICHUKI Speaking at a sohour on emotions at a media event last tians working at Qatar Airways of Egyptians in Qatar. They are DOHA Wednesday, the QA chief said weekend. And my comments and they are prospering and we respected and some of my sen- Saudi obstacles for Qatar his statements about Egyptians about Egyptians were taken will be hospitable to all nation- ior management officials are QATAR is a warm and welcom- during the announcement of out of context literally,” he said, alities,” he said. Egyptians.” pilgrims at UN bodies ing country to all, Qatar Airways visa on arrival programme for adding that Qatar is open to Baker further said, “I Talking about the blockade, Group Chief Executive Officer relatives and friends of Qatar welcome all nationalities, in- know when someone speaks he said, “We are ready for rec- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and Qatar National Tourism residents were taken out of cluding those from the block- with emotions, the press very onciliation provided our dig- DOHA Council Secretary- General Ak- context. ading countries. quickly makes a big issue out of nity and sovereignty are always bar al Baker has said. “As a Qatari I spoke with “We have over 750 Egyp- it but we have a large diaspora upheld.” THE National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) has ex- pressed deep concern over the continuing obstacles im- posed by the Saudi Arabia authorities for Qatar’s citizens and residents to exercise their right to perform religious rites for the third season in a row since the beginning of the Ramadan cannon fire at Souq Waqif draws big crowd blockade imposed on Doha in June 2017. The NHRC said it will soon raise the issue of preventing Qatar’s citizens and TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK help one feel the atmosphere or watch to know Iftar time, the residents from performing Hajj and Umrah at the commit- DOHA of Ramadan. tradition still remains popular. tees and constitutional meetings of UNESCO. Ali Ahmed, a visitor, said He said many families are The NHRC stated this in a communication to President THERE was an air of excite- those who attend the cannon fir- keen to visit Souq Waqif to wit- of the Human Rights Council at its thirteenth session, to ment and curiosity as dozens ing on a daily basis are the ones ness the launch of the Rama- UN United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights of Qatari and resident fami- who live close to the Souq Wa- dan cannon. Michelle Bachelet, Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Reli- lies gather daily in the eastern qif. Firing of the Ramadan can- He said those who wit- gion and Belief in the United Nations, HE Ahmed Shahid, square stand of the Souq Wa- non, a tradition practiced in Qa- ness the cannon fire are keen and Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief, out- qif to witness the traditional tar and other parts of the Islamic to document the moments by side the European Union. The NHRC called for measures Ramadan cannon firing to an- world, evokes memories of the taking commemorative pho- to be taken to ensure that Muslims in Qatar — whether citi- nounce the breaking of fast. past among the older generation tographs with the cannon and zens or residents - can perform Umrah during Ramadan Witnessing the Ramadan while it arises curiosity and ex- the armed forces personnel and Hajj during the season (1440). cannon firing even once dur- citement among youngsters. who manage it. ing the Holy Month of Rama- Introduced at a time when Continued on page 3 Ô A Ramadan cannon fire at Souq Waqif. dan is one of the things that most people didn’t own a clock Continued on page 2 Ô 02 Thursday, May 9, 2019

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New draft News Cabinet hails HH the Amir’s in brief law will not Amir exchanges Ramadan greetings directive to grant $480mn cancel Zakat With Malaysian prime minister THE Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani Fund: Awqaf exchanged greetings with Prime Minister of Malaysia Dr Ma- QNA hathir Mohamad on the advent of the Holy Month of Rama- to support Palestinians DOHA dan in a telephone conversation on Wednesday. (QNA) THE Ministry of Awqaf and Amir congratulates Cabinet approves amendment to entry, exit and residence of expatriates law Islamic Affairs clarified on Macedonian president QNA fairs and referred it to the Shura try’ mentioned in the Articles 11, Decision No (73) of 2014 estab- Wednesday that the draft law DOHA Council. 18, 19 and 21 of Decree Law No lishing the Standing Committee regulating the receipt and THE Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani The draft law includes the (15) of 2007 referred to herein. for Monitoring Fuel Filling and disbursement of Zakat Fund sent on Wednesday a cable of congratulations to the Presi- THE Cabinet at its weekly meet- amendment of some provisions The Cabinet later approved Storage Stations. does not include cancellation dent of North Macedonia Stevo Pendarovski on his election ing chaired by Prime Minister of Law No (8) of 2004 on the a draft law amending some pro- The Cabinet then reviewed of the fund. as president of the country, wishing him and Macedonian HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser protection of marine oil and gas visions of Law No (21) of 2015 the annual report of the National The clarification was in re- people further progress and prosperity. (QNA) bin Khalifa al Thani at Amiri Di- facilities; Decree Law No (15) of regulating the entry, exit and Traffic Safety Committee and its sponse to reports in a section wan on Wednesday praised the 2007 on regulating the market- residence of expatriates. recommendations. of media to this effect. Deputy Amir greets directive of the Amir HH Sheikh ing and sale of government regu- The Cabinet also approved a The committee, which is es- The ministry said in a Macedonian president Tamim bin Hamad al Thani al- lated products outside Qatar; draft decree inviting the Munici- tablished in the Ministry of Inte- statement that the draft law locating $480 million to help Decree Law No (11) of 2012 on pal Council to convene. rior, is responsible for develop- will include cancellation of THE Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad brotherly Palestinian people in the governmental regulation for Meanwhile, the Cabinet ap- ing policies and plans in the field Law No (8) of 1992 establish- al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the West Bank and Gaza Strip the sale and purchase of chemi- proved the following: of traffic, studying traffic prob- ing the Zakat Fund and the North Macedonia Stevo Pendarovski on his election as who are facing difficult times cal and petrochemical products 1- Draft Amiri Decision lems and proposing methods of amended laws only, which president of the country. (QNA) due to the Israeli occupation produced in Qatar; and Law No amending some provisions of treatment through coordination will be replaced by a new law forces. The Cabinet reiterated (4) of 2018 regulating the supply Decision No (19) of 2011 regard- and cooperation with different regulating the receipt and dis- Shura panel studies draft the State of Qatar’s condemna- of electricity and water. ing the establishment of the bodies, as well as proposing the bursement of Zakat Fund. law on Zakat Fund tion of the brutal Israeli shelling The above mentioned laws Standing Committee for Water development of legislation. The law will stipulate that of the Gaza Strip. will be amended by replacing Resources. The Cabinet also reviewed the Zakat Fund of the Ministry THE Shura Council’s Legal and Legislative Affairs Com- Minister of Justice and Act- the phrase ‘Minister of State for 2- Draft Amiri Decision the recommendation of the Shu- of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs mittee held a meeting within the 47th regular session of ing Minister of State for Cabinet Energy Affairs’ with ‘Minister amending some provisions of ra Council regarding the general will be the only designated the council at the White Palace on Wednesday, under the Affairs HE Dr Issa bin Saad al of Energy and Industry’, wher- Decision No (1) of 2018 estab- debate request submitted by a body to collect and disburse chairmanship of its Rapporteur HE Nasser bin Rashid Jafali al Nuaimi stated the agen- ever mentioned in Law No (8) lishing the Financial Sustain- number of members on traffic the funds. bin Saria al Kaabi. The committee studied a draft law da and decisions of the Cabinet of 2004, Decree Law No (11) of ability Steering Committee for accidents in Qatar and the letter The statement pointed out regulating the receipt and disbursement of Zakat Funds meeting. 2012 and Law No (4) of 2018; Qatar General Electricity and of HE the Minister of Finance on that according to Article no 3 and decided to continue its discussion in the next meet- The Cabinet approved a and by replacing ‘Minister of Water Corporation. a proposal to amend some provi- of the draft law, Zakat Fund ing. (QNA) draft law amending some provi- State for Energy Affairs’ with 3- Draft Cabinet Decision sions of the Customs Law prom- can be deposited in a special sions of laws related to energy af- ‘Minister of Energy and Indus- amending some provisions of ulgated by Law No (40) of 2002. account called ‘Zakat Fund Account’. Article 8 of the draft law stipulates that the depart- ment of the Zakat Fund shall take the necessary measures ‘Canon fire, an integral part of Ramadan’ to direct the disbursements from the account. Continued from page 1 Ô Ramadan. The statement noted that Guests visiting Qatar from around the fund will not be cancelled, ANOTHER visitor remembered Ram- the world would like to see the Rama- but that the department will adan in the past years, when the sound dan cannon firing. “We are keen to enjoy carry out its functions in ac- of the cannon was the only means to these happy moments while these are cordance with Article no 6 of know when to break the fast. Intro- part of the country’s cultural heritage Amiri decision no. 23 of 2014 duced at a time when most people and serve to educate the younger gen- on the organisational struc- didn’t own a clock or watch to know eration about it” , a visitor said. ture of the Ministry of Awqaf iftar time, the tradition is still popular A group of parents expressed their and Islamic Affairs. in Qatar. keenness to accompany their children to The ministry called on me- Some of the visitors said the can- watch the cannon closely, as it is one of dia outlets to verify the news non fire is one of the traditions that links the most important aspects of the herit- they report, or to ensure they the past with the present and evokes age associated with the Holy Month and get their news from official great public interest as it is a symbol of spirituality. sources. Gold ticket costs QR10, standard QR2

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A gold ticket costs QR10 for a single journey, but gives access to the train’s first cabin that offers large car-like captain seats. A standard ticket costs QR2 for the same journey and is meant for travel in the second and third cabins, which have side-facing bench seats. As the name suggests, family ticket is meant for families, who can access the gold-class cabin. Metro riders can also go for a day pass for QR6, which enables them to travel multiple times on the metro from 8am to 11pm. The Gold Class card can be purchased from Gold Club is planning an outing to a mall or a trip to the beach, there offices, available in all Doha Metro stations. The Limited Use will be a ride for all. cards are temporary tickets that can be purchased from the Meanwhile, Qatar Rail has launched an application on tickets vending machines in stations. Their prices vary de- smartphones called ‘Qatar Rail’ to assist commuters by pro- pending on trips and classes for either a single journey or a viding them with essential information on the locations of day pass. stations and their routes. Standard cards can be purchased from licensed retail- It has a feature of creating an account for commuters to ers, including Al Meera, Lulu Hypermarket, Carrefour Hy- register their information and add their ‘top up’ travel card permarket, and Jumbo Electronics. numbers which saves their money in case the card is lost or Qatar Rail has already started selling tickets through damaged and issuing a new one. Al Meera branches, and will soon begin selling them in the Besides, the application features several other services other licensed retailers. such as information about the timing of trains and general “We have waited for this for a long time — way too long; information about each station. 28 years precisely,” beamed Josh and Deepthi, an Indian Commuters can also plan their trips through the couple. application and find the best and shortest way to reach Sri Lankan expatriate Gihan Rodrigo, an executive with their destination by leading the passengers to the near- the Al Jaber Engineering, said: “I travel almost 100 kilome- est stations and where to change the train when the other tres every day from my home in Al Wakra to my office at routes are open in the near future. It also provides users West Bay and back. I am fed up of driving. The metro is just with real-time tracking of the trains to keep track with the what I needed.” train trips. Hashim Sheikh, who came to Qatar just 14 days ago Passengers lived the moments of excitement as the new from India, said the opening of the metro means he can cut means of transport finally opened doors to them. his daily commuting expense by around 50 percent. Anantha, a technician at Katara, said he and his three “I work as an IT engineer at West Bay and stay in Al colleagues decided not to take the bus which they usually Wakra. I spend roughly QR70 on taxi every day. On the ride from Barwa Village to go to work and used the Metro Metro, up and down, it costs me QR4 a day and then some train instead. QR15 on taxi from each station,” he said. “Now, we can say goodbye to traffic jams and delay in A group of 10 to 15 staff members will be present at all the rush hours, we have used the train which wasn’t far from stations at any given time, helping the commuters with di- our accommodation and reached to work in an incredible rections and information. Qatar Rail also offers complemen- quick 25 minutes only, we have waited for this moment for tary shuttle service to and from all metro stations. The feeder so long,” he said. buses pick up and drop off commuters at designated stops Anantha like hundreds of other daily commuters got a within an 8-kilometre range of each station. So whether one rechargeable card to use it in their daily commute. Nation Thursday, May 9, 2019 03 Visitors learn about Prophet Mohammed’s Need for opening land borders life at ‘Islamic Stories’ series held at QNL during Hajj and Umrah: NHRC QNA DOHA Continued from page 1 Ô taken the same step, which The NHRC denounced the we consider an attempt to announcement of the open- QATAR National Library pre- THE NHRC stressed the need improve their image, as it’s ing of the electronic link at a sented the first in its “Islamic to expedite the opening of a step that is seriously lack- time the Saudi authorities do Stories” series on May 8, which land borders during the Hajj ing in removing the obstacles not permit financial transfers depict the life of the Prophet and Umrah season, to allow that it poses to pilgrims from between the campaigns, the Muhammad (peace be upon Qatar Airways direct flights Qatar.” Qatari Hajj and Umrah com- him) and his companions. to transport pilgrims and to The committee said that panies and the Saudi Hajj The event was part of the open an e-visa for citizens before taking such steps, and Umrah agents. Library’s theme of faith during and residents in coordina- there is a need for the Saudi In addition, the NHRC May, which also sees the start of tion with the Ministry of authorities to agree with the urged that these issues be Ramadan. Awqaf. Ministry of Awqaf and Is- raised with the competent Exploring the stories about Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of lamic Affairs of Qatar to clear authorities in Saudi Arabia early Muslims, the event high- Hajj and Umrah recently an- and specify the mechanisms to facilitate Hajj and Umrah lighted the importance of study- Visitors in a study group at the Qatar National Library. nounced in a statement the to facilitate the procedures of for pilgrims from Qatar and ing the biography of the Prophet opening of an e-service for Hajj and Umrah for citizens to ensure their right to free- (PBUH), or the Sira, during the mind our youth of the important attended the event with his new ideas and socialise with pilgrims from Qatar. and residents of Qatar. dom of belief and freedom to month of Ramadan, in order to aspects of their faith. During the two children and wife, said, “I kids from the community.” “We consider this dec- The outcome of the meet- practice religious rites. “The learn from the examples of his Holy Month, we also present bring my kids often to the Li- Young adults aged 12-18 are laration insufficient, just an ing will be announced as a situation remains the same life. many other such opportunities brary here to attend events, encouraged to attend “Islamic attempt to circumvent the guarantee of reassurance for almost two years with Dana Al Meer, Information for the community to reflect on read books and engage with Stories” on May 15 and 22. To demands of the international to the pilgrims from Qa- the advent of Ramadan and Services Librarian at the Li- faith, in keeping to promote the other children. The events here find out more about the Li- community to lift violations tar, especially in light of the the pilgrimage season for the brary, said: “Through this event, strengthening and nourishment at the Library during Ramadan brary’s events and exhibitions, of the right to practice reli- hate speech, incitement and third successive season after the Library hopes to bring to life of the human spirit.” are very unique and interesting, one can visit www.qnl.qa/en/ gious rites,” it said. “The Sau- threats against Qatari citi- the siege imposed on Qatar,” important teachings that re- Mohammed Shiyam, who which help my children learn events. di authorities have already zens. it added. Aamal Medical and Ebn Sina Medical WISE, UNDP hold regional session honour employees at annual meeting for 2019 Human TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA Development Report AAMAL Medical and Ebn Sina Medical, both fully- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK wellbeing. owned subsidiaries of Aamal DOHA “Qatar Foundation and Company Q.P.S.C., one of the WISE are delighted to wel- region’s fastest growing di- THE World Innovation Sum- come the UNDP to this re- versified companies, recently mit for Education (WISE), an gional consultation meeting held their Annual Employees initiative of Qatar Founda- to discuss the forthcoming Gathering. tion (QF) and the United Na- Human Development Report, Aamal Company’s Chair- tion Development Program which focuses on inequality, man Sheikh Faisal bin Qas- (UNDP), hosted a regional and to share the Education sim al Thani and key execu- consultation meeting for the City community’s perspec- tive members attended the 2019 Human Development tives on the future direction gathering during which the Report (HDR) in Doha. of the important work un- Aamal Medical and Ebn Sina Sheikh Faisal giving his speech. The meeting brought to- dertaken by the Human De- Medical management teams A group photo of the management and staff of Aamal Medical and Ebn Sina Medical during their annual gether 15 researchers and velopment Report team. We presented the most impor- employees gathering ceremony in Doha recently. ‘I am pleased to have the leaders from various edu- are also pleased that repre- tant achievements and chal- cation institutions in Qa- sentatives from HBKU, EAA, lenges that both companies strengthen the relationship Sherif Shehata, general lenges and meeting grow- chance to personally thank tar, including QF members QF’s partner universities, faced during 2018 and their between employees at differ- manager of Aamal Medical ing market needs to further employees for their notable Hamad Bin Khalifa Univer- DIFI, and the World Innova- objectives and plans for 2019. ent levels. In addition, I am and Ebn Sina Medical, com- growth and success and ex- efforts and commitment and sity (HBKU) and the Doha tion Summit for Health have Sheikh Faisal also ad- pleased to have the chance to mented: “I believe that our pand our product offerings in for the distinguished International Family Institute joined us for this roundtable dressed the employees and personally thank employees highly-qualified and commit- the medical sector. We also achievements of both Aamal (DIFI); QF partner university discussion.” presented Certificates of Ap- for their notable efforts and ted team members are the understand the importance Medical and Ebn Sina Georgetown University in Qa- The meeting stressed the preciation to them for out- commitment and for the dis- backbone of our success and of helping our employees to tar; and Education Above All importance of social and ed- standing performance. tinguished achievements of prominent, market-leading grow and develop profession- Medical in the past year. I Foundation (EAA). The meet- ucation interventions aimed Sheikh Faisal said: “It both Aamal Medical and Ebn position in the Qatari Medi- ally, which in turn, helps us am positive that we will ing also included researchers at reducing inequality early is my great pleasure to at- Sina Medical in the past year. cal Sector. Maintaining this retain them, earn their com- together continue to realise and experts from the UNDP’s on in the life of a child, since, tend the employees’ gath- I am positive that we will position is our ultimate goal mitment and loyalty and in- Aamal Company’s vision,’ National Human Develop- by the time a child enters pri- ering. Such events are an together continue to realise for 2019. I look forward to crease their motivation and Sheikh Faisal said. ment team. mary school, the harm caused important opportunity to Aamal Company’s vision.” overcoming current chal- productivity.” The one-day event took by poverty and inequalities in the form of a roundtable dur- other areas is already severe. ing which five main topics Jonathan Hall, policy were discussed: preliminary specialist at the UNDP, said: findings of the 2019 HDR; “This year’s Human Develop- inequality of levels and qual- ment Report will focus on in- Temporary closure of underpass ity education; social and equality and our discussions emotional learning; inequali- here have reaffirmed the ties in stimuli during early fundamental role that edu- childhood; and the intergen- cation can play in reducing at Gulf Intersection from today erational transmission of in- inequality. They have also equality. demonstrated that inequal- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK in place from 2am until 10am aims to complete the instal- Stavros N Yiannouka, ity in access to education, DOHA on Fridays, and from 2am un- lation of a new bridge in the CEO of WISE, said: “When even pre-school, can lead to til 6am on weekdays. Northern part of Al Man- the UNDP launched the Hu- disadvantages in many other THE Public Works Author- During this period, road nai Roundabout as part of man Development Report aspects of life. Understand- ity ‘Ashghal’ announced on users can use Al Mannai the interim improvement of and Index in 1990, it did ing this is critical to our work Wednesday that it will be im- Roundabout on Al Khaleej the B-Ring Road, Al Mannai the world a great service in helping to build a fairer plementing a temporary clo- Street to reach their destina- Roundabout and Qasr Diyafa by emphasising that hu- world.” sure of the underpass at the tions. Roundabout with the aim to man progress could not be The 2019 HDR is the lat- Gulf Intersection (known as The Western exit of Al enhance the flow of traffic measured simply in terms of est in the series of global Hu- Al Mannai Roundabout) on Al Mannai Roundabout will also and reduce congestion in vi- production and accumula- man Development Reports. Khaleej Street in both direc- be closed. Traffic heading tal areas. tion of material wealth. By The UNDP has been publish- tions for around four hours westbound from Souq Waqif The Public Works Author- adding education and health ing these reports since 1990 everyday for two weeks, start- towards Al Rumailah Hospital ity will install road signs advis- into the equation, the UNDP as independent, analytically ing from Thursday (May 9) on Al Rayyan Road, will have ing motorists of the closure. highlighted the importance and empirically grounded until May 21. to turn right towards Marmar Ashghal requests all road us- of ensuring that government discussions of major develop- The closure designed in Palace Roundabout and make ers to abide by the speed limit and society deploy their ment issues, trends and poli- coordination with the General a U-turn, then use a tempo- Al Rayyan Road to Al Khaleej tached map. and follow the road signs to wealth constructively in the cies such as migration, cli- Directorate of Traffic will be rary side road that connects Street, as shown in the at- This temporary closure ensure their safety. service of improving human mate change and education. 04 Thursday, May 9, 2019 Nation MEC recalls Audi Shura Speaker receives message from Q5 model of 2019 Kazakh Chairman of House of Reps TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA QNA DOHA THE Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation SPEAKER of the Shura Coun- with Q-Auto, dealer of Audi cil HE Ahmed bin Abdullah in Qatar, on Wednesday an- bin Zaid al Mahmoud received nounced the recall of Audi on Wednesday a written mes- Q5 model of 2019 due to a sage from Chairman of House malfunction in brake master of Representatives in the Re- cylinder. public of Kazakhstan HE Nur- The recall campaign lan Nigmatulin. comes within the framework The House of Representa- of the ministry’s continuous tives Chairman has said he efforts to protect consumers looks forward to promote rela- and ensure that car dealers tions and deepen partnership follow up on vehicle defects between the two countries es- and repairs, said a MoCI press pecially in the legislative field. on the event’s success. city, the capital of the Republic release. His Excellency also hailed HE the House of Repre- of Kazakhstan, on September SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS MEETS CANADIAN AMBASSADOR, The ministry said that it the success of the 140th Gen- sentatives Chairman renewed 23-24 . UK CHARGE D’AFFAIRES: HE Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ahmed bin Has- will coordinate with the dealer eral Assembly of the Inter- his invitation to HE Ahmed The message was handed san al Hammadi met on Wednesday with Ambassador of Canada to the State of Qatar HE Stefanie Mc- to follow up on the mainte- Parliamentary Union (IPU), bin Abdullah bin Zaid al over by the Ambassador of the Collum and Charge d’affaires of the United Kingdom Embassy Peter Chamberlain. During the meeting, nance and repair works and recently held in Doha. HE Mahmoud to participate in the Republic of Kazakhstan to Qa- they reviewed the bilateral relations and the ways of enhancing prospects for cooperation, as well as will communicate with cus- Nurlan praised the high-level fourth meeting of the Speakers tar HE Askar Shokybayev dur- issues of common concern. (QNA) tomers to ensure that the nec- arrangements at these meet- of Eurasian Countries Parlia- ing his meeting with the Shura essary repairs are carried out. ings, which had a great impact ments to be held in Nursultan Council Speaker on Wednesday. Qatar Charity kick-starts its Ramadan QRCS marks World Red ‘Gift of Giving’ projects in 30 countries Cross & Red Crescent Day TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

QATAR Red Crescent Soci- ety (QRCS), in collaboration with fellow members of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, marked World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, which is observed every year on May 8. This year is the centenary of the International Federa- tion of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), which was established in 1919. An official mark World Red Cross Red Crescent Day with a love sign. Over the years, the world has been celebrating the Students from Mogadishu University prepare for the Iftar programme in the school’s premises in Mogadishu on the first day of Ramadan. power of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, as well as the contributions of its staff and As many as 310,620 ready-to-eat iftar more than 12 million active volunteers. meal packets will be distributed in Under the theme of #Love, the celebration aims different places in Somalia at making the Movement widely visible, by highlighting TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK of the country throughout the its diverse and global scope of DOHA Holy Month. work. Also, it seeks to mobi- Somali officials partici- lise the sentiment towards ON the first day of the Holy pated in the launch of an iftar the Movement in promoting Month of Ramadan, Qatar programme at the Mogadishu the dedication and influence Charity (QC) started imple- University for 200 university of Red Cross and Red Cres- mentation of its projects in 30 students sponsored by Qatar cent staff and volunteers. countries worldwide as part Charity. Commemorating the of its ‘Ramadan, the Gift of The Minister of Humani- birth anniversary of the Two offcials celebrate World Red Cross Red Crescent Day. Giving’ campaign. tarian Affairs and Natural Dis- Movement’s founder, Henry Qatar Charity has aster Management of Somalia Beneficaries receive Qatar Charity’s food basket. Dunant, the Day embod- ters and conflicts around the “All of these achieve- launched many iftar projects Hamza Said Hamza hailed the ies the unique work done by world,” said Ali bin Hassan al ments, and their underlying and distributed food baskets launch of the project, praising standing by the Somali people in need. National Societies in their Hammadi, Secretary-General principles and values, were in the presence of ministers Qatar Charity and the people at all times. The project will help al- respective countries, sup- of QRCS. “We also work to possible only with the spirit and local officials and ambas- of Qatar for their help. Qatar Charity has also leviate the suffering of 5,866 porting millions of people in serve the Qatari community of compassion, benevolence, sadors of Qatar to some of the “Here, people are in dire started distribution of food families (35,200 people) of times of war, disaster, and across a wide range of fields and commitment among our targeted countries. need of such charitable pro- baskets to the needy in Ni- orphans, the needy and peo- emergency. With more than and target groups.” staff and volunteers. Love In Somalia, Qatar Charity jects especially when the geria. Its office in Ghana ple with special needs, spon- 150 years behind, the Move- According to Hammadi, is the energy that motivates has begun the iftar project, country faces drought and de- organised iftar tables in six sored by Qatar Charity in ment is committed to provid- the overall aid provided by you to give and to overcome which includes ready-to-eat- layed rainy season,” the min- mosques, benefiting nearly Gaza. ing relevant and timely aid QRCS over the past three the challenges to your cause. meals for drought-affected ister noted. 1,255 fasting persons. The basic food items will for vulnerable communities. years amounted to above QR- We stand by humanity eve- families and some of those The Minister of State for In light of the crisis facing be sufficient for families for This is a legacy of the past, 1billion, used to fund hun- rywhere. Vulnerable indi- sponsored by the charity in Endowments and Religious the Gaza Strip in Palestine, around half a month. The the present, and the future. dreds of relief, development, viduals are our target. Saving the country. They plan to dis- Affairs Abdul Hakim Has- Qatar Charity’s office has project also includes six mass “As part of the Movement, and social projects for up to lives is our goal, and preserv- tribute 310,620 ready-to-eat san Ibrahim thanked Qatar’s started providing food bas- iftar tables for orphans and we have intensified our efforts 30 million beneficiaries in ing dignity is the basis of iftar meals in different places Government and people for kets for orphans and families their families. to help the victims of disas- and out of Qatar. whatever we do,” he added.

Ministry recalls Angry Birds World Indoor at DFC starts receiving visitors IKEA SUNDVIK TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK changing table, DOHA chest of drawers DOHA Festival City, Qatar’s unique, world-class desti- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK nation for entertainment, is DOHA celebrating the opening of the world’s first Angry Birds THE Ministry of Commerce World theme park, making it and Industry, in cooperation the place to be for everyone with Hamad & Mohamed in Qatar. Al Futtaim - Co, dealer of Angry Birds World™ IKEA W.L.L in Qatar, has an- Indoor is receiving visitors nounced the recall of IKEA from May 6 to 18 during SUNDVIK Changing table/ the Holy Month of Rama- chest of drawers, due to the dan from 10am to 3pm and possibility of detachment of from 7pm to 1am. From May the foldable part, which risks 19 to June 4, the hours will children’s fall. change to 10am to 2pm. The recall campaign comes Angry Birds Outdoor opens within the framework of the daily during the period May ministry’s continuous efforts 6 to 18 from 7pm to 1am and Trampoline Universe, which Hall said, “We are excited to to protect consumers and en- from May 19 to June 4 from includes a basketball court, host the unique theme park, sure that dealers follow up on 7.30pm to 2am. foam pit and a kids’ court in Angry Birds World at Doha merchandise defects and re- Home to the world-fa- Home to the world-famous flock of Angry Birds, the 17,000-square-metre nest features one of the much- addition to angry Birds GO Festival City. We are certain pairs. mous flock of Angry Birds, talked about attractions -- the 42-metre high Super Slingshot. the multi-level indoor and that the opening of the out- The Ministry said it would the 17,000-square-metre outdoor karting track and door arena will reinforce coordinate with the dealer to nest features one of the Raft Battle and the Angry dio, a bustling adventure hub, ropes course. Epic Battle the famous laser our status as a destination follow up on the maintenance much-talked about attrac- Coaster – a fast and furi- to test their strengths with a Once indoors, visitors can tag game. for family entertainment, and repair works and will tions -- the 42 metres high ous ride that twists through range of activities involv- also enjoy exhilarating rides Commenting on Angry and we look forward to wel- communicate with customers Super Slingshot. Guests can the air. Adventure lovers can ing wall climbing, parabolic such as the Blast Bomb, Red Birds World, Doha Festival coming everyone to try this to ensure the necessary re- also enjoy Red’s House, The head to the park’s City Stu- slides, roller gliders and a Alert, The Big Tree and the City General Manager Robert thrilling new adventure.” pairs are carried out. Nation Thursday, May 9, 2019 05 Ramadan best time to 13 HMC facilities get JCI accreditation stub out your smoking Three new hospitals, Hamad Dental Center and Mental Health Service get the accreditation for the first time habit: HMC specialists TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK surveyors of HMC’s accredita- DOHA tion success demonstrates the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK smoke and this colourless, consistently high standards DOHA odourless gas replaces oxygen HAMAD Medical Corporation of care being delivered across in the blood and can cause (HMC) has announced its big- HMC. This achievement is HAMAD Medical Corporation’s shortness of breath and dizzi- gest international accredita- even more significant when (HMC) Tobacco Control Center ness. Additionally, tar inhaled tion success to date with 13 of we consider that our National is encouraging tobacco smok- during smoking can cause its facilities and services being Ambulance Service and Home ers to use Ramadan as an op- lung cancer, heart disease, accredited by the US-based Healthcare service are also al- portunity to quit smoking and stroke and respiratory disease. Joint Commission Interna- ready accredited by JCI and our to focus on living a healthier Smoking is a major threat to tional (JCI). This includes ac- Stroke and Palliative Care Pro- lifestyle. the health of a smoker and to creditation for the first time for grams are JCI certified. Dr Ahmad al Mulla, head the people around them who three new hospitals as well as “JCI certification recognises of the Tobacco Control Center, are exposed to second-hand the Hamad Dental Center and excellence in care delivered to said each year during Ramadan smoke,” said Dr Mulla. Mental Health Service. Eight defined patient populations and the smoking cessation clinic re- Research suggests the most hospitals that already held JCI demonstrates that an organisa- ceives hundreds of new patients effective way to quit smoking is accreditation were also success- tion meets an extra, stringent set seeking help to quit smoking. to make small changes to your fully re-accredited. of compliance and safety stand- He said quitting smoking lifestyle that can help you re- This represents the greatest Dr. Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari, Minister of Public Health, with Dr. Badriya Al Ali, Deputy Chief Quality Officer for ards. All our facilities and staff has a number of health ben- sist the temptation. number of JCI accredited facili- HMC and Joint Commission International surveyors after being presented with HMC’s accreditation certificate. have worked incredibly hard to efits, including better insulin Dr Mulla said embracing ties in Qatar to date. make this possible and we will reception (especially in diabet- healthy habits that can act as HMC also remains the only tion status and these are rigor- improve year-on-year. Today’s task. This prestigious interna- continue to work hard to ensure ics) and improved blood circu- a distraction and making a hospital system outside of the ously checked before accredita- accreditation success is another tional accreditation is incred- that the care we provide to our lation, heart, lung and circula- list of reasons to quit can also United States to achieve corpo- tion is granted. The JCI team example of the quality of care ibly challenging to achieve and patients is the best that it can tory health. He said stopping be effective. He also recom- rate Academic Medical Center has been surveying HMC for in Qatar being recognised in- maintain. The commitment be.” smoking has also been shown mended avoiding shisha cafes accreditation for all its hospi- the last three months and the ternationally and HMC - as the of each one of HMC’s staff and Commenting on HMC’s to decrease cholesterol levels. and other areas frequented by tals simultaneously. JCI Ac- accreditation announcement is main provider of secondary and their focus on delivering the JCI accreditation success and “During Ramadan the smokers. creditation is seen as the gold the culmination of a rigorous tertiary care in the country - is highest standard of care to our some of the improvements seen number of smokers who visit “Exercising, performing standard for the accreditation process which has involved staff central to this.” patients is a great testament to across the organisation since the us with an intention to quit is the Taraweeh prayer, drinking of hospitals worldwide and the from every part of the Corpora- She added, “HMC remains this achievement.” 2016 accreditation visits, Ali al higher than during other peri- plenty of water during non- latest edition of their quality tion. the only hospital system outside Dr Badriya al Ali, deputy Janahi, chief of Business Ser- ods of the year because fasting, fasting hours and spending and safety standards and meas- Minister of Public Health of the United States to achieve chief quality officer for Hamad vices at HMC, said: “In the three and the Holy Month in general, time socialising with friends ures which hospitals must meet and Managing Director of HMC JCI Corporate Academic Medi- Medical Corporation whose years since the JCI last inspected is an ideal time for smokers to and family members who do to achieve accreditation are the HE Dr Hanan Mohamed al Ku- cal Center accreditation for all team was central to the man- HMC, we have seen a significant be more thoughtful about their not smoke can help decrease most exacting to date. Hospitals wari was present when the ac- of its hospitals simultaneously agement of JCI accreditation number of new hospitals open health and the impact lifestyle the urge to smoke,” Dr Mulla must meet strict patient safety creditation announcement was and achieving this for 12 facili- across HMC, reiterated the and new services come on line choices have on their wellbe- said. and performance improvement made. She said, “The quality of ties as well as Hamad Dental minister’ sentiments. She said, and the number of patients we ing,” said Dr Mulla. He advised those trying to standards to achieve accredita- healthcare in Qatar continues to Center accreditation is no easy “The announcement by the JCI serve has grown substantially.” He said the Smoking Ces- quit smoking to avoid inhal- sation Clinic provides patients ing second-hand smoke, which with the tools and support can be as dangerous as smok- needed to replace their nico- ing itself. Second-hand smoke tine consumption habit and to contains more than 7,000 Ooredoo announces amazing Nojoom offer for Ramadan cope with withdrawal symp- chemicals and exposure to toms, adding that nicotine, second-hand smoke is thought TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the opportunity to earn and Hotel, Malabar Gold & Dia- their account. to purchase a new device, as which is one of the substances to cause thousands of deaths DOHA redeem points with a wide va- monds , Kalyan Jewellers , Joy- well as customers who would in tobacco products, is highly each year. riety of partner brands includ- alukkas , Jumbo Electronics, NEW PROMOTION ON LATEST like to purchase a SIM card at addictive. “There is no acceptable lev- OOREDOO today announced ing retailers, hotels, beauty spas Kingdom Travel Services, UK, IPHONES FOR QATARNA CUSTOMERS the same time. Customers buy- He noted that cigarette el of exposure to second-hand a generous offer for its Nojoom and salons, dining outlets and Edible Arrangements , Village An exciting new promotion ing a new iPhone XS 512 GB or smoke contains more than 70 smoke. Second-hand smoke members, that will see them more. The following brands are Markets and Wooden Bakery. that will see Qatarna customers XS Max 512 GB and purchas- cancer-causing chemicals. causes numerous health prob- receiving DOUBLE Nojoom participating in the Ramadan In order to collect their DOU- benefitting from great prices on ing a new SIM card at the same “Cigarette smoke contains lems in infants and children, points for all purchases made Double Points offer and will be BLE Nojoom points, customers the new iPhone XS and XS Max, time will get QATARNA plan thousands of poisonous chem- including more frequent and at selected partner brands dur- giving customers DOUBLE No- should simply follow the stand- as well as generous discount on rental discount for 12 months, icals, 70 of those being known severe asthma attacks, respira- ing Ramadan. Nojoom is Oore- joom points for all purchases ard procedure; hand over their line rental for 12 months. with the amount of discount causes of cancer. Carbon mon- tory infections, ear infections doo’s popular loyalty rewards made during Ramadan; Hotel QID and mobile number, and The new promotion is open dependent upon their chosen oxide is just one of many haz- and sudden infant death syn- programme, giving customers Warwick Doham, Concorde the points will be credited to to customers who simply wish package. ardous chemicals in cigarette drome,” said Dr Mulla. 06 Thursday, May 9, 2019 Nation

QF and QAS renew QEERI Science Majlis sheds partnership to offer sports to austistics light on air quality in Qatar qualified trainers to deliver Agreement will see sessions with a commitment to providing high-quality les- Majlis acts as a platform to engage in informal discussions on topics concerning energy, water and environment QF offering addition- sons in Qatar. al sporting activities Machaille al Naimi, TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Rami Ayeche, one of the president of Community De- DOHA students who attended the at Education City velopment, QF, said: “Since event, found the Science Majlis the launch of the National THE Qatar Environment and to be educational. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Autism Plan and following Energy Research Institute “My friend and I are work- DOHA the work of the World Inno- (QEERI) at Hamad Bin Khali- ing on a project on air quality vation Summit for Health, fa University (HBKU) recently at school and the Science Maj- QATAR Foundation (QF) we have strived to provide hosted the first in a series of lis has been helpful. It is great and Qatari Autism Society autism-friendly activities three Science Majlis initia- to learn about the scientific (QAS) have entered a new throughout Education City. It tives, as part of its 2019 com- research that is undertaken at memorandum of under- is vital that we have accessible munity outreach initiative, to QEERI. Listening to the sci- standing (MoU) that will see programmes in place to reach promote greater awareness of entist’s firsthand experience the two entities collaborating all members of society. I am it research projects. working in the field and hav- to provide additional sport- delighted that this agreement The Science Majlis, which ing the opportunity to engage ing opportunities to people underpins this commitment included the attendance of in key topics helped us to gain with autism. and provides the basis for our young students, featured a talk a better understanding of air The MoU formed part collaboration.” by Mohammed Ayoub, act- quality research in Doha.” of QF’s Autism Awareness Sheikha Jawaher al Tha- ing senior research director QEERI will host the next Month activities, and it is ni, president of QAS, said: “It at QEERI’s Environment and Science Majlis in September the latest in a number of was our aim from the begin- Sustainability Center, who dis- 2019, featuring a discussion on initiatives designed to open ning to promote and encour- cussed air quality in Qatar, in- its energy-related research. The Education City to all, provid- age community involvement, cluding the composition of air final event in the series will fo- ing accessible, inclusive and and share social responsibil- in Doha on an average day and Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University, recently hosted its cus on QEERI’s water research. ability-friendly programmes ity with Qatar Foundation. how recent sandstorms and Science Majlis initiative to address topics on air quality. The institute is home to and facilities. “Our aim of integrat- rain have impacted air quality. four centres, each tackling Besides providing ad- ing people with autism into The event provides a plat- search carried out at QEERI, eracy and capacity building, tation at the event, Ayoub said, the areas of water, energy, ditional sporting activities the wider community and form for experts from QEERI making it more accessible and engage the community in dia- “I find it to be a personally re- environment and sustain- in Education City, including society reflects a worldwide and members of the commu- better understood. logue about science and raise warding experience, and espe- ability, and computational football lessons, swimming goal. This collaboration is nity in Qatar to engage in in- Dr Marc Vermeersch, ex- awareness about the energy, cially so when I receive thought- processes and materials. classes and bowling, plan- a wonderful opportunity to formal discussions on energy, ecutive director at QEERI, said: water and environment chal- provoking questions from our Since its establishment, ning has already begun for achieve this objective, and water and environment topics “Community outreach and stu- lenges in Qatar. The event also youngsters. Improving air qual- QEERI has played an instru- QF and QAS to mentor and we look forward to further relevant to the country. dent engagement are crucial enables our scientists to gain ity is a community effort that mental role in supporting train additional coaches with cooperation and greater par- The Science Majlis is de- to the work we do at QEERI. the public’s perspective and requires transparency and con- Qatar’s policymaking efforts, an autism specialisation. This ticipation in helping to build signed to actively engage at- Through activities such as the nurture a research culture in stant communication between and conducting ground- will allow for capacity growth accessible services in all fa- tendees of all ages by offering Science Majlis, we aim to con- the country.” researcher, policymakers and breaking research that ben- in the country by developing cilities in Qatar.” them an insight into the re- tribute towards scientific lit- Commenting on his presen- impacted communities.” efits society and the region. QNTA receives Indonesian House of Representatives secretary-general

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THE Qatar Nanny Training Academy (QNTA), a member of Qatar Founda- tion, recently welcomed Indra Iskandar, secretary-general of the House of Rep- resentatives of Indonesia, along with a number of delegates, to its headquarters in Duhail. The delegation was received by Hessa al Mansouri, Director-General of QNTA; The workshop is an extension of The Executive Teachers Counci. Ghaniya al Saboubi, Academic director of QNTA; Sahar Bakri, official in Charge, Re- cruitment Office of QNTA; and Kholoud Training workshop for 60 art teachers al Shaikh, administrative coordinator of Director-General of Qatar Nanny Training Academy Hessa al Mansouri receives secretary-general of QNTA. the House of Representatives of Indonesia Indra Iskandar and his accompanying delegation. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK – Mohammed al Suwaidi and a tour at the Fire Station’s Cass The high-level visit marks the culmi- DOHA Nourbanu Hijazi. Art store - the UKs leading art nation of the efforts undertaken by QNTA nannies in order to contribute to the devel- high standards, such as speaking and writ- The workshop is an exten- supplies retailer. to create new recruitment opportunities opment efforts in Qatar.” ing Arabic.” THE Fire Station hosted a train- sion of The Executive Teach- Commenting on the event, through a constructive collaboration be- Mansoori said, “By welcoming the In- The delegation toured QNTA’s build- ing workshop for 60 art teach- ers Council (ETC) - a platform Dr Jelena Trkulja, director of tween Qatar and Indonesia. donesian parliamentary delegation, QNTA ing and was briefed on the progress of ers in Qatar where they were launched in 2016 under the Education at QM, said: “Qatar Iskandar said, “I am impressed with seeks to create a diversification opportunity the educational process and academic introduced to new methods patronage of QM’s Chairperson Museums believes that educa- the professional dedication that the Qatar in terms of human resources scope based curriculum. The team also visited the de- and techniques in preparing HE Sheikha al Mayassa bint tion enriches lives and fosters Nanny Training Academy has. It reflects on the requests of Qatari families. partments of specialised training such as and presenting art materials to Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani - creativity, curiosity and imagi- the level of keenness that Qatar has in the “People in Qatar have extensive experi- children’s routine care and infants care; school students. that provides teachers with ac- nation. Thus, we are committed field of human resources development and ence dealing with nannies from Indonesia Qatari heritage and arts; the reading The workshop was deliv- cess to various educational re- to supporting teachers and edu- its commitment to raising children and pro- with a high rate of satisfaction and reliabil- room, library, computer lab and the rec- ered by the American School sources and helps them identify cators so that they can guide the moting Islamic values, as well as the nation- ity regarding working with children in the reational building. of Doha in collaboration with new ways of encouraging more next generation of cultural pro- al language, which are the main elements to field of integrated education, proper up- The visit concluded with agreements the Department of Education students to visit museums. fessionals and artists who can preserve national identity. bringing based on the values of Islam and between QNTA and the Indonesian delega- at Qatar Museums (QM), as As part of the event, par- help Qatar originate sources for “I hope that Indonesian women can care for the Arabic language. At QNTA, we tion on ways to strengthen the mutual rela- well as two Artists in Residence ticipants were also invited for art and creativity from within.” soon join this programme to be qualified choose applicants carefully by following tions. High school students learn research skills at WCM-Q TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK fect of air pollution on the prev- on the literature and then went The second ranking team DOHA alence of respiratory diseases in out and surveyed people about was that of Ali Bin Jassim Bin Qatar’, which was studied by a the risk factors. For example, Mohamed Al Thani School re- TEAMS of students from high team from Bright Future Inter- we asked them how many hours searching about germs-free schools across Qatar went national School; ‘Elderly and they spend in the sun each day central air conditioning using head-to-head as they present- their mental health’, by a team and what kind of eye protec- UV-c. In the third place came ed research posters to a panel from Sherborne Qatar; and tion they use. Cataracts are very the Lebanese School of Qatar of experts. ‘Causes of dental decay among common in older populations, researching about recycling and The High School Research children in Qatar’ by a team of so we wanted to know about kitchen waste. Competition was organised by five students from Michael E, whether habits and behaviours Dr Elie Sayeh, who helped the Student Recruitment and Debakey High School-Qatar. you have at a young age influ- lead the team from Lebanese Outreach Office of Weill Cornell Dr Rachid Bendriss, assis- ence whether you get cataracts School of Qatar, said the com- Medicine – Qatar (WCM-Q) to tant dean for student recruit- when you’re older.” petition had been valuable to encourage teenagers to explore ment, outreach and foundation Dr. Rachid Bendriss, assistant Ramsha said her group the students. the field of medicine and to use programmes at WCM-Q, said dean for student recruitment, concluded that there was a risk Dr Sayeh said, “They now professional scientific research the standard of research was outreach and foundation pro- associated with cataracts and know how to conduct research, methods. It was also designed very high. grams at WCM-Q. The team from Ali Bin Jassim Bin Mohammed Al Thani Secondary these risks could be summed up they know the correct terminol- to offer them a platform to He said, “It has been truly School for Boys examined how the air from air conditioners could be as the five Ds: daylight, diabetes, ogy to use, they know how to showcase both their knowledge gratifying to read the research course, be wonderful if all those sterilized to reduce the spread of harmful bacteria. diet, drugs and dehydration.” present the information using and their concerns. posters that have been pre- here today decided they wanted During the competition, the graphs, and they have improved Twenty-one teams from sented here today because what a career in medicine or biomed- Each research team was lum of the medical programme. top three ranking teams were their critical thinking.” both private and independ- is obvious is that the students ical research, but our real aim is provided with the help of a men- The posters were then announced. Dr Sayeh said their study ent high schools took part in involved have employed true to simply instil a love of science tor from WCM-Q, who helped judged by a panel of 10 profes- The Bright Future Inter- had examined the creation of the contest, presenting about research methodology. and research.” guide their research, ensuring sional scientists from WCM-Q’s national School team, who biofuel from waste cooking oil, themes tied to the United Na- “Science, technology and He added, “What is also in- they were asking and answer- Division of Research and the investigated the prevalence of in order to reduce air pollutants tions’ Sustainable Development medicine are all areas in which teresting is that the posters all ing the relevant questions, and Qatar Biomedical Research In- behavioural and environmental from petrol engines. Goals of ensuring healthy lives; Qatar needs to build research examine issues that are relevant providing expertise on research stitute. determinants of cataracts, came All the teams were given the ensuring access to water and capacity and by encouraging to the lives of everyone living in methods and the most effective Year 13 student Ramsha out first. opportunity to go through to the sanitation; making cities in- students to become involved Qatar. Rather than the research means of presenting their find- Yousaf, from Bright Future In- The team is comprised of next round, where they will pre- clusive and safe; and ensuring and take an interest in these being remote, conducted in a ings to a wider audience. ternational School, was part of the teacher Asim Bukhari and sent their posters at the annual sustainable consumption and subjects before they go to uni- sealed laboratory, the studies The mentors were com- the team that investigated the the students Momina Khashi, High School Medical Conference production. versity, we can help them to these students have performed posed of faculty members and environmental and behavioral Maryam Sulaiman, Najwa on November 23 at Qatar Na- Research subjects tackled make informed choices about all have an immediacy to which the teaching specialists who risk factors of cataracts. Amir, Ramsha Yousaf and Za- tional Convention Centre, where by the students included ‘The ef- their future careers. It would, of everyone can relate.” teach in the premedical curricu- Ramsha said, “We read up hida Bibi. the top team will be announced. Thursday, May 9, 2019 07 Reports by Ashraf Siddiqui For events and press releases email [email protected] or Slice of the West call (974) 4000 2222 Spanish sports legends guiding Qatari national teams to glory felicitated Sport stars Valero Rivera and Félix Sánchez, both serving as coach to the Qatar national teams of volleyball and football respectively, were recognised at an impressive function for their exceptional achievements and contributions to making Qatari national teams a force to reckon with in the world of sports

HE Qatar office of Lauding the performance and Spanish Chamber of great contributions of Sanchez Commerce recently to the sport of football, Vacente held a ceremony to said that the Qatar National Team recognise Spanish coach is the person everybody Tsport stars Valero Rivera and Fé- talks about. “He is the man who lix Sánchez for their achievements has brought Qatar’s national foot- in their respective fields of vol- ball team through the academy leyball and football. Both the top over the past decade and guided it players are serving as coach to the to the victory in the Asian Foot- Qatar national teams of volleyball ball Championship 2019. He is and football respectively. the one who has laid the founda- The spectacular event held at tions for producing a team that Hotel St. Regis was attended by can compete at international level Ambassador of Spain HE Belen and win.” Alfaro, Chairman, Chamber of Both Valero and Felix are ex- Commerce of Spain, Qatar Chap- tremely inspiring and because of ter, Jose Vicente, Kamel Badawy, them Qatar and Spain are inspir- Business Development & Intel- ing as well, Vacente added. ligence Director, Aspire Founda- Kamel Badawy talked about tion, Nizar Bakht of LIGA Global Qatar Sports Technology, the first Network, Xavi Pedrero, founder acceleration programme of its of Pádel Qatar, and a large num- kind in Qatar that aims to attract ber of members of the Spanish the most promising SportsTech Chamber in Qatar. startups from around the world In her address on the occasion, and help them grow their prod- the Spanish envoy said it filled her uct and business. Nizar Bakhat heart with a sense of pride to see of LIGA Global Network Qatar a number of Spaniards contrib- referred to La Liga and its pres- uting to enhancing Qatar’s capa- ence in Qatar and Xavi Pedrero, bilities in various areas of sports Founder of Pádel Qatar, explained through their involvement with the challenges of introducing a Aspire Academy and Aspetar. She Spanish Ambassador to Qatar HE Belen Alfaro (4th from left), Jose Vicente (left), Felix Sanchez (third-left) and Valero Rivera (fourth-right) with other guests new sport such as Padel and how said that Spain was ready to ex- it is now a successful business in tend full support and cooperation the Peninsula. to Qatar in the arena of sports, es- The event was held in collabo- pecially in view of the oncoming ration with Chamber of Commerce 2022 FIFA World Cup. of Spain, Qatar Chapter, and Em- Talking to “Qatar Tribune” on bassy of Spain and the sidelines of the event, Alfaro sponsored by said that the 2022 World Cup in Sacyr, Licuas, Doha will usher in a new phase Sek Interna- of development in Qatar, will tional School give more visibility to Qatar and and Encircle draw global attention to the coun- Business So- try. The World Cup will also be a lutions. major step towards realising Qa- tar’s National Vision 2030. It will serve as a lasting legacy for Qatar in terms of sports culture, eco- nomic diversification and growth, as well as preservation of environ- ment, the envoy added. Jose Vicente, Chairman Cham- ber of Commerce, Qatar Chapter, (From left) Volleyball legend Valero receiving award from HE Belen AlFaro, and Felix Sanchez receives his award from Belen AlFaro as Jose said that Qatar’s national soccer Jose Vicente. Vicente(right) looks on and handball teams have trans- mitted to the world, especially to mitment to the values of sport. football’s Asian Championship in sports arena.” record of 75 the young people, a renewed en- “A silver medal for Qatar in 2019 testify to the coaching skills He said that Rivera’s achieve- titles at Eu- thusiasm for sports. Both Valero the world championship, the gold and expertise of the two Span- ments for Spain and Qatar in the ropean and and Felix are living examples of medal for the national handball iards, Valero Rivera and Felix handball has made him by far the national how far they can carry the desire team at the Asian Champion- Sanchez, who have helped Qa- most successful handball coach in level. to encourage team spirit and com- ship in 2016 and winning of the tar punch above its weight in the history. Rivera has an unrivalled Jose Vicente Get e-visa for Azerbaijan in 3 simple steps

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Extinction Of Plant And Animal Species Threatens Humans, Too Nancy Pelosi’s Difficult Over a half-million land species of estimated 8 million overall lack the natural habitat needed for their long-term survival Battle Against Trump HE headlines were ominous: tropical plants mean fewer medicines made As many as 1 million plant and from them. Declines in bees and other pollina- Tanimal species are at risk of extinction, tors put hundreds of billions of dollars of crops many within a few decades. at risk. Mosquitoes and other insect pests ex- Republican complicity in protecting Trump undermines Congress and leaves But the finding, while shocking, is not pand their range as temperatures warm, bring- alarmist. The new UN report is based on ex- ing new diseases that harm plants and people. the US House Speaker fighting an epic institutional battle alone haustive research from hundreds of experts Indigenous people and local communities, and thousands of scientific studies. It’s the intimately tied to the land, are better manag- FRANCIS WILKINSON most comprehensive look ever at Earth’s ers of it than corporations or national govern- TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE shrinking biodiversity. ments, the UN says. But the powers are in con- And it shows beyond doubt that this mat- trol and must learn from these stewards how HIS week almost 700 former federal ters vitally, to all of us. better to respect our precious resources. Be- prosecutors, including prominent Re- The report catalogues epic destruction, cause barring what the report calls transforma- publicans, signed a letter saying the mostly at the hands of us 7 billion humans. tive change, the negative trends will continue. Mueller report lays out offenses against We farm, mine, log, fish, poach, pollute, re- We are capable of change. Governments TDonald Trump that would lead to in- duce natural habitats, spread invasive species have helped species like the bald eagle and dictment if committed by anyone who isn’t and exacerbate climate change. We have sig- Arabian oryx recover. They can strengthen en- president. All of which is another way of say- nificantly altered three-quarters of Earth’s land vironmental protections, enforce laws against ing that a corrupt executive is the problem of and two-thirds of its oceans, and 85 percent of poaching, set quotas on fishing, pass legisla- Congress, not of prosecutors. our wetlands are gone. Our appetite is insatia- tion to reduce trafficking of endangered spe- That leaves House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ble. We’ve fished 60 percent of marine species cies, and cooperate to reduce global warming. in a pickle. She faces mounting pressure, to near-collapse. The UN says flatly our harvest Farmers and ranchers can learn new ways to no doubt from her own conscience as well of crops, fish and minerals is not sustainable. produce more on less land and adopt best prac- as from Democratic activists, to address the The average abundance of native species has tices on water management, soil erosion and broad and deep corruption of Trump’s presi- declined by more than 20 percent. pollution runoff. dency. Yet the powers she needs to execute We work to preserve iconic species like There’s a lot each of us can do, too, beyond her duties are under assault. She must hus- elephants, by banning the sale of ivory. But educating ourselves and donating to groups band her resources both to battle Trump and the greater danger is the threat to ecosystems fighting extinction. Consume less, waste less his defenders and to prevail in a judicial sys- around the world that are essential to the sur- food, reduce water use, eat less beef, don’t use tem that has five Republican judges seated at Trump has asserted a blanket refusal John Roberts might have difficulty ignoring. vival of the people living in them. pesticides, grow native plants, limit plastic pur- its pinnacle. That cannot be done instantly. It might not As the Amazon rainforest shrinks from ex- chases, recycle, buy sustainable products, turn Republican complicity in protecting to comply with congressional sub- succeed at all given the partisanship of the panded cattle ranching and agriculture, so does off lights. More than a half-million land spe- Trump undermines Congress, and leaves poenas, and he has made it clear high court. its capacity to absorb carbon dioxide and slow cies of the world’s estimated 8 million overall Pelosi fighting an epic institutional battle that anything short of a subpoena Mostly, Pelosi needs a forum in which global warming. As coral reefs die, tourism lack the natural habitat needed for their long- alone. Congress’s power to blunt abuses, will similarly be ignored to showcase plain truths. Trump has ably and fisheries in Australia and the Caribbean term survival. Make no mistake, our fate is tied from Trump’s obstruction of the Mueller in- convinced a majority of the nation that he is are harmed. Vanishing wetlands no longer pu- to theirs. We have to get this right, because our vestigation to the multimillion-dollar buck- dishonest. But the Mueller report, however rify water or protect from storms. Fewer exotic future is also on the line. raking at Trump properties, realistically be- friends secure his right flank, which is all comprehensible to trained legal minds, was (Tribune News Service) gins and ends with Pelosi. that’s required to keep congressional Repub- a convoluted mess for the public, aiding At- Those with a predilection for lawful licans purring. torney General William Barr’s deceptions presidencies are understandably growing If Pelosi doesn’t resort to the courts to about what the report actually stated. impatient. Pelosi, who can be as clumsy at obtain testimony and documents, she may Democrats need to present a clear, communicating as she is skilled at leading be at the mercy of executive intransigence, streamlined, factual narrative. That’s why and legislating, has not articulated a strategy backed by the entire GOP. If she does turn they want access to documents and wit- for safeguarding rule of law. But it’s unlikely to the courts, she runs the risk of a Trumpi- nesses. But time is on the side of corrup- Border Patrol Needs Safer, Smarter such a fail-safe exists. fied legal ruling that shifts power from Con- tion. Sunlight may never reach Trump’s The history of conflicts between the ex- gress to the White House immediately and tax returns. Trump lawyer Michael Cohen, Policy On Vehicle Pursuits ecutive and legislative branches is largely permanently – undermining the rule of law serving a prison term in part for a crime one of muddling through with few stark now and congressional authority for years to that federal prosecutors say he committed DESPITE headline-generating scandals documents in 9,000 federal criminal com- delineations of where power resides. Courts come. at Trump’s direction, appears eager for re- and controversies, policing in America has plaints filed against alleged human smug- are not always eager to play the referee, and In court, Trump’s undifferentiated con- demption, or at least the appearance of it. never been more professional. A key reason glers. Not only did the Border Patrol refuse may not even accept that they should. When tempt for Congress will be recast. Through But he is an exception among first-hand wit- for this is the sharing of information about to provide information about its agents’ Congress wins a round, it is sometimes only lawyerly ministrations his Muslim ban nesses to Trump misconduct. best practices by organisations like the Na- chases, it wouldn’t answer basic questions after years of delay. The House Oversight was magically transformed from a racial/ It would be better to conduct congres- tional Police Foundation and the National about its guidelines on when chases were Committee sued in 2012 to obtain access to religious assault borne of personal malice sional hearings with the information at Association of Chiefs of Police and by the considered acceptable. thousands of pages of Justice Department and political demagogy into an exercise in hand, and with whatever witnesses are will- federal government’s National Institute of This is inexplicable and indefensi- documents related to the committee’s “Fast national security. The Supreme Court sim- ing to elucidate it. While Pelosi carefully Justice. This is why beginning in the 1990s, ble. Not only should the Border Patrol be and Furious” investigation about gun traf- ply pretended that Trump’s own words, oft builds the high-stakes legal case for disclo- a consensus emerged that police chases of- transparent about its policies and record, it ficking. The documents arrived almost four repeated, were irrelevant and that his legal sure of hidden corruption, House commit- ten endanger officers and the public — not should be ready to explain why it has a dif- years later. arguments were rendered in good faith. tees should highlight the known world, such just the criminal suspects being chased — ferent view on the necessity of vehicle chas- Trump has asserted a blanket refusal to If the recent oral arguments over inclu- as Trump’s systematic use of illegal labour at and should be discouraged. es than other law enforcement authorities comply with congressional subpoenas, and sion of a citizenship question on the census his properties. There is no need to uncover Unfortunately, a new report by ProPub- — especially given the carnage over the past he has made it clear that anything short of a are any indication, the court is poised to re- exotic new evidence of criminality. There is lica and the Los Angeles Times shows the four years. Yes, of course, the suspects who subpoena will similarly be ignored. Former peat the charade, pretending that a crude already more than enough to go around. Border Patrol didn’t get the memo. It docu- are driving and won’t pull over bear by far White House counsel Don McGahn, for ex- partisan effort to damage Democratic con- mented how in the last four years at least the most responsibility for the deaths and ample, who told the special prosecutor’s of- stituencies and undermine Democratic po- (Francis Wilkinson writes editori- 22 people died and 250 were injured after injuries cited by ProPublica and the Times. fice of Trump’s efforts to fire Mueller, is un- litical representation is instead an earnest als on politics and US domestic policy more than 500 Border Patrol pursuits in But pursuits on public streets and highways der White House pressure to keep silent. expression of executive curiosity. for Bloomberg Opinion. He was execu- California, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. are fraught with risk — as everyone but the In the era before the right-wing propa- To mitigate enormous risks, the speaker tive editor of the Week. He was previ- Researchers gathered this information from Border Patrol seems to have figured out. ganda sphere of which Fox News is the needs to establish a careful record of seek- ously a writer for Rolling Stone, a com- molten core, public opinion might have ing facts and trying to accommodate execu- munications consultant and a political (Tribune News Service) forced Trump’s retreat. Now, Fox and tive prerogatives, a record that Chief Justice media strategist.) Immunisation Complacency Threatens To Undo Progress There has been spike in measles in the United States largely due to the decision of parents not to vaccinate their children

ALLYSON BEAR & WILLIAM MOSS ria, tetanus, pertussis (DTP) and measles. Immunisation is a medical miracle the more astounding. Many of the poorest data, about 85 percent of infants world- TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE But complacency is a danger, as we and most vulnerable people in developing wide had received the required three dos- are seeing here in the United States with that is key to the steady progress in countries live in rural areas, requiring es — known as the DTP3 — of the vaccine HE year is 1952, and hysteria is sweep- the spike in measles, largely due to the fighting the world’s communicable long journeys from urban areas over poor against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis, ing across the United States. What is decision of parents not to vaccinate their diseases. Each year immunisations or nonexistent roads. and 123 countries had reached at least 90 Teveryone afraid of? Polio. children. The progress we’ve made can prevent more than 2.5 million In many of these isolated areas, there percent coverage with the DTP3 vaccine. That year, the disease, which targets always be lost, and the World Health Or- deaths just through vaccination are few or no hospitals, let alone health Progress has also been encouraging children, sickened nearly 58,000 Ameri- ganisation notes that there are still 20 clinics and health care workers to admin- vaccination against measles, a potentially cans, killed more than 3,000 and left million unvaccinated and under-vacci- against four diseases: diphtheria, ister vaccines. fatal disease whose crippling effects have more than 20,000 with mild to disabling nated children in the world today. tetanus, pertussis and measles Resources are needed to build or faded from memory in the US Worldwide, paralysis. That summer, at the height of The benefits of immunisation are strengthen the health care system to 85 percent of children had received one the epidemic, public pools were closed, multifaceted. On the individual level, reach these communities. dose of measles vaccine by their second movie theatres were shuttered and infect- they improve general health by prevent- services, including malaria prevention, Armed conflict is another barrier to birthday, and 67 percent of children re- ed children were placed under quarantine ing disease. But they also contribute to prenatal and neonatal health care, and immunisation. Wars and civil unrest ceived two doses. — involuntarily, if necessary. children’s overall development by avoid- sexual and reproductive health educa- present dangerous conditions for health But now is not the time to revel in what A decade later, the average number ing illnesses that would impair cognitive tion, among others. care workers and the people they are we have achieved. We must redouble our of polio cases in this country dropped to ability and physical strength and would Immunisation programmes also bring trying to serve. efforts, now that the goal of eradication about 900 per year. In another decade, keep them from attending school for long benefits to a community’s health system. And conflict is driving people to leave of some of the most lethal and crippling polio was eliminated from the United stretches. On a community level, prevent- Health workers receive training that stays their homes and communities in one of diseases — unthinkable in the recent past States. What caused polio to vanish? Vac- ing disease avoids lost productivity, both with the community. And because some the highest levels of forced migration ever — is in sight. cination. Globally, cases of polio have for the patient and the caregiver. vaccines must be kept below a certain recorded, making consistent health care been reduced by 99 percent, thanks to the In addition, immunisation provides temperature to stay effective, developing delivery extremely difficult. (Allyson Bear is the vice presi- polio vaccine. an opportunity for children and their the infrastructure and logistics to ensure A second case of measles confirmed in dent for health programmes at Immunisation is a medical miracle families to avail themselves of primary cold storage improves the health system Maryland as the number of cases nation- IMA World Health and Lutheran that is key to the steady progress in fight- health services several times during a in ways that have wider benefits. ally grows World Relief and William Moss is ing the world’s communicable diseases. child’s first years of life. Administering a national immunisa- Despite these challenges, the goal of executive director of the Interna- Each year immunisations prevent more Immunisation outreach efforts pro- tion programme in the developing world drastically reducing or eliminating some tional Vaccine Access Centre at than 2.5 million deaths just through vac- vide health professionals with opportu- provides some significant challenges, of the world’s most deadly diseases is a Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School cination against four diseases: diphthe- nities to reach communities with other which makes the progress achieved all possibility. According to recent WHO of Public Health.)

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Storm continues over #MeToo Report casts fresh doubt on India’s growth figures AFP bai-based economist, said. four years ago, saw average MUMBAI The new data is the second “These new reports raise growth under Congress from claims against India’s top judge time this year that statistics more questions about their 2005-2012 fall below that re- A government agency report released by a government credibility and accuracy,” corded by the BJP since it took AFP stance”, according to a press made public -- although it was has cast fresh doubts on India’s agency have threatened to he added. The report was over the government in 2014. NEW DELHI statement from the supreme submitted to a senior judge economic growth figures, in a released last week but only Modi’s government has de- court, prompting protests in and to Gogoi. “I find it rather blow to Prime Minister Naren- embarrass the government came to light on Wednesday fended the changes, saying they SEVERAL dozen employees Delhi and Bangalore. strange that the complainant dra Modi as he seeks re-election when it was reported by the bring India more in line with of India’s highest court gath- Gogoi became the highest- in a case of sexual harassment in ongoing polls. economy look better than previ- Mint business daily. how GDP is calculated in other ered Wednesday to express profile figure to be caught up is not to be provided with a Data compiled by India’s ous administrations. Modi and Congress leader major economies. support for the chief justice, in India’s #MeToo backlash copy of the report which finds National Sample Survey Of- The NSSO study found that Rahul Gandhi have clashed over The new data is the second days after an in-house inquiry after being accused by a for- her complaint to be without fice (NSSO) found that there more than one-third of compa- gross domestic product num- time this year that statistics re- cleared him of sexually as- mer staffer of twice making substance”, she said. were significant gaps in how the nies included in a database used bers since Modi’s Bharatiya Ja- leased by a government agency saulting a former staffer. unwanted advances towards Several women’s rights growth figures of Asia’s third- to calculate India’s economic nata Party-led administration have threatened to embarrass On Monday a three-judge her. The woman, 35, wrote activists were detained largest economy are calculated. growth were “closed, out of cov- last year revised down growth the government. panel -- one of whom was a a letter to the inquiry pan- Tuesday during a demon- Modi regularly trumpets his erage, or non-traceable”. figures for when Congress was In January, data leaked woman -- concluded that ac- el Tuesday saying she was stration outside the Su- economic credentials but the “India’s GDP figures and in power. from the statistics ministry cusations against 64-year-old “shocked” by the findings of preme Court, one of India’s opposition Congress party says data have been under scrutiny The revision, based on a showed India’s unemployment Ranjan Gogoi had “no sub- the report, which will not be most respected institutions. his government spins statistics for sometime now internation- new way of calculating GDP rate hitting a 45-year-high of 6.1 to make their record on the ally,” Ashutosh Datar, a Mum- that Modi’s regime introduced percent in 2017-18. NEWS Militants storm foreign IN BRIEF Suicide blast at popular Pakistan’s ex-PM returns to jail after aid group compound in medical treatment LAHORE: Pakistani former Kabul; dozens wounded Prime Minister Nawaz Sufi shrine in Pakistan’s Sharif returned to prison on REUTERS Amanullah Rahim, an Wednesday to complete a KABUL eyewitness, said, “I was in my sentence for corruption after shop when I heard a huge ex- being released on bail for AFGHAN forces exchanged plosion that shattered all the six weeks to receive medical gunfire on Wednesday with at- windows and damaged eve- treatment, officials said. Sha- Lahore leaves 10 dead tackers who set off a car bomb rything. I ran away and thank rif, who is serving a seven- and burst into the compound God I am not hurt.” At least year sentence imposed last of an international aid group in nine injured people were taken year for failing to disclose Kabul, the latest brazen assault to hospital, said a health min- the source of income that by Taliban insurgents even as istry spokesman, Wahidullah allowed him to acquire the they hold peace talks. Mayar, while officials at the Al-Azizia Steel Mills in Saudi At least two dozen people city’s Emergency Hospital said Arabia, was released on bail were injured in the violence they had received 15 wounded. in March. He returned to the engulfing an office of non-prof- District Jail in Lahore in the it Counterpart International, early hours, accompanied by which is largely funded by the Many injured thousands of cheering sup- U.S. government, but it was not porters, several hours after immediately clear if foreigners At least two dozen people he was due back. (REUTERS) were among them. were injured in the violence Interior ministry spokes- engulfing an office of Christian woman in man Nasrat Rahimi said the at- non-profit Counterpart blasphemy row leaves tackers were still putting up re- International, which is Pakistan safely: Pompeo sistance from a building where largely funded by the U.S. they had holed up, although government, but it was not ISLAMABAD: Asia Bibi, the hundreds of people, including immediately clear if foreign- Christian woman at the group employees who had been ers were among them. centre of a decade-long trapped inside, were rescued. blasphemy row, is “free” “Two floors of the building have and has been reunited with been cleared and to avoid civil- Officials of Counterpart, her family, US Secretary of ian casualties, the operation which has operated in Af- State Mike Pompeo said is being undertaken with cau- ghanistan since 2005, were Wednesday, months after tion,” he added. not immediately available to her death sentence was Several loud explosions and comment. Taliban militants overturned. Pompeo issued bursts of gunfire rocked the claimed responsibility for the a statement after a govern- area after it was surrounded by attack on the third day of the ment source in Pakistan special forces, backed by advis- Muslim holy month of Rama- told AFP earlier Wednes- ers from foreign forces, trying dan, with a spokesman, Za- day that Bibi had left the to flush out the attackers. Au- bihullah Mujahid, calling the country “of her own free Pakistani security officials inspect the scene of a suicide bomb attack that targeted a police vehicle outside the Sufi Data Gunj Buksh shrine in thorities cordoned off the site in group a US network involved will” -- the latest chapter in Lahore, Pakistan, on Wednesday. (EPA-EFE) the capital’s upscale Shahr Naw in harmful Western activi- a saga that has sparked area, dispatching ambulances ties in Afghanistan. The attack violent demonstrations and attack, an assault on a school and police trucks. could undermine a sixth round high-profile assassinations Pakistani Taliban claims responsibility in Peshawar in 2014 that left “My family is stuck in our of peace talks between US and while spotlighting religious more than 150 people dead– house close to the site and they Taliban representatives seek- extremism. (AFP) AFP so big that we felt like our ears mostly children. Since then, are terrified,” said a govern- ing negotiations to end the LAHORE, PAKISTAN will burst”. security has dramatically im- ment employee, Naqibullah. nearly 18-year-long conflict. Bangladesh arrests The emergency room at the Targeted before proved, but militants retain suspected IS militant A suicide blast at one of Paki- Mayo Hospital in Lahore was It has been targeted the ability to carry out major back from Syria stan’s oldest and most popular crowded with the wounded, attacks. Sufi shrines killed at least 10 and people searching for loved previously, in a 2010 suicide Major urban centres such Pakistan warns India: ‘Truce violations DHAKA: Bangladesh’s people and wounded 24 in the ones, a reporter saw. attack which killed more than as Lahore, Pakistan’s second counter-terrorism police eastern city of Lahore Wednes- Among them was Azra Bibi, 40 people. Since then the largest city and the provincial may lead to a strategic miscalculation’ have arrested a suspected day, police said, in an attack whose son Muhammad Shahid area has been increasingly capital of its wealthiest prov- ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday summoned Indian Islamic State member who claimed by the Pakistani Tali- cares for visitors’ shoes –which hemmed in by heavy security, ince, Punjab, are not immune. Deputy High Commissioner Gaurav Ahluwalia to register a returned to the country ban. must be removed before enter- with visitors forced to pass An attack in the city in protest against unprovoked ceasefire violations by Indian after fighting for the militant The blast–which a faction ing. He has been missing since through several layers of March last year left nine peo- forces along the Line of Control (LoC) on May 2 and May 5. group in Syria, police said of the militant group claimed the blast, she said. screening before they can ple dead, while a major blast Dr Mohammad Faisal, director general (SA and SAARC), sum- Wednesday. Dhaka launched by email–occurred near the “They are not Muslims,” enter the complex targeting Christians celebrat- moned the Indian diplomat and condemned the unprovoked a majo crackdown against entrance gate for female visi- she said, referring to the at- ing Easter in a park in 2016 ceasefire violations. homegrown extremist outfits tors to the 11th-century Data tackers. “They even targeted killed more than 70 people. “Indian forces along the LoC and the Working Bound- following an attack by a local Darbar shrine, one of the larg- worshippers.” The shrine has Critics have long argued ary are continuously targeting civilian populated areas with outfit on a cafe in the capital est Sufi shrines in South Asia, long been home to colourful can enter the complex. Sen- the military and government heavy weapons. This unprecedented escalation in ceasefire in 2016 that killed 22 peo- as the country marks the Is- Sufi festivals and a prime des- ior police official Muhammad crackdown has not addressed violations by India is continuing from the year 2017 when ple, including 18 foreigners. lamic holy month of Ramadan. tination for the country’s myr- Ashfaq told a press conference the root causes of extremism the Indian forces committed 1,970 ceasefire violations,” Police said Motaj Abdul Majid Wreckage of vehicles lit- iad Muslim sects, making it a that the security personnel at in Pakistan, where hardline read a statement issued by the Foreign Office. “The deliber- Kafiluddin Bepari, 33, joined tered the pavement near the soft target for militant attacks. the shrine were targeted. Muslim groups often target re- ate targeting of civilian populated areas is indeed deplorable IS in Syria after he travelled shrine as first responders It has been targeted pre- Three police officials, two ligious minorities. and contrary to human dignity, international human rights to the war-torn country from rushed to the scene and armed viously, in a 2010 suicide at- security guards and five civil- The Data Darbar com- and humanitarian laws. The ceasefire violations by India are Saudi Arabia, where he was security forces fanned out in the tack which killed more than ians including a child were plex contains the shrine of a threat to regional peace and security and may lead to a born to a Bangladeshi par- area. “As we crossed the road a 40 people. among the dead, Punjab prov- Saint Syed Ali bin Osman Al- strategic miscalculation.” He urged the Indian side to respect ent. Officers arrested Bepari blast took place in front of us,” Since then the area has ince chief minister Usman Hajvery, popularly known as the 2003 ceasefire arrangement; investigate these and other near a mosque in Dhaka’s witness Ritat Shahid said. been increasingly hemmed in Buzdar said. Data Ganj Bakhsh. Originally incidents of ceasefire violations; instruct Indian forces to Uttara neighbourhood on She described seeing pieces by heavy security, with visitors Pakistan’s push against ex- from Afghanistan, he was respect the ceasefire in letter and spirit, and maintain peace May 5. (AFP) of flesh fall in front of her, and forced to pass through several tremism was stepped up after one of the most popular Sufi on the LoC and the Working Boundary. (TRIBUNE.COM.PK) added that the blast “sounded layers of screening before they the country’s deadliest-ever preachers on the subcontinent.

Key oppn party of Philippines accused of anti-Duterte plot India’s communists in danger of falling off political map MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration AFP he lobbied for precious votes in he said of the erosion of sup- republic as defined by our con- on Wednesday accused a key opposition political party of being KANNUR, INDIA the last communist bastion of port for the communists. “The stitution, or not.” - Make or part of an alleged conspiracy to discredit the government ahead southern Kerala state. neo-liberal blitzkrieg agenda break - The original Commu- of mid-term elections next week. But members of the opposition INDIA’S once-vibrant commu- In the past, tens of thou- will become an Eldorado and nist Party of India (CPI) is one Liberal Party denied allegations that they were working with other nist parties are in danger of fall- sands of Indians turned out for reality will hit them,” the party of the world’s oldest communist groups in the campaign against the Duterte administration. “It ing off the political map in this communist rallies, chanting secretary general predicted. parties and became a power- seems they are the ones discrediting us and not the other way month’s general elections as proletarian slogans and wearing Yechury said the financial crisis ful force after independence in around,” said Erin Tanada, a senatorial candidate for the Liberal voters lose their revolutionary hammer and sickle neck chains of 2008 has made many people 1947, claiming to fight for the Party. “We deny any plot against the administration.” Presidential fervour. From 61 parliamen- with their Marxist-red t-shirts look to the left again. country’s army of poor. spokesman Salvador Panelo said intelligence reports showed the tary seats and a key role in a and hats. But today, the move- “This is the first chance Even though it was pushed Liberal Party was working with the Magdalo political party, a group coalition government formed in ment is fighting an increasingly when we can test whether we back to second fiddle status of former soldiers, various media organizations and supporters 2004, the Communist Party of desperate battle. are reversing the trend or not,” when the CPM broke away of former president Benigno Aquino. “The president himself has India (Marxist) and its hard left As the communists de- CPI-M President Sitaram Yechury Yechury said. “The 2019 elec- in 1964, it remains one of a received information, intelligence information, that has been vali- allies slumped to just 10 seats in fend their six seats in Kerala, tion results are important for plethora of rival left groups, dated and appears to show that there is a deliberate attempt to the 2014 election. Yechury acknowledged the crit- Narendra Modi and his Hindu- communists–just as they are including four Revolutionary discredit this administration as well as to boost the candidacies CPM leader Sitaram ical stakes while keeping up his nationalist Bharatiya Janata important for India, since the Socialist parties with tenden- of the opposition’s senatorial candidates,” he said. (DPA) Yechury acknowledged that the onslaught against capitalism Party (BJP). “The youth were results will decide whether we cies ranging from Bolshevik to left cannot afford another fall as and right-wing Prime Minister led away by a lot of illusions,” remain a secular, democratic plain vanilla Marxist. 10 Thursday, May 9, 2019 Gulf / Middle East / World

NEWS Yemeni govt accuses UAE of landing separatists on island IN BRIEF REUTERS capital. But the UAE has had than the Yemeni mainland, is a Socotra to defuse a standoff be- DUBAI a tense relationship with the Unesco world natural heritage tween Emirati and Hadi forces. Boko Haram kills government and has recruited site protected by the UN body Two Yemeni government nine poeple in THE Yemeni government has thousands of fighters from a for its unique flora and fauna. sources said on Wednesday that Nigeria attacks accused the United Arab Emir- movement of southern separa- It was not the first time the the UAE had trained a batch of ates of landing around 100 tists who have clashed with gov- government of President Abd- 300 troops bound for Socotra in KANO: Boko Haram fight- separatist troops on a remote ernment troops. Rabbu Mansour Hadi, which Aden last week, and sent more ers have killed nine people island in the Arabian Sea this Yemeni officials said around is based in the southern port than 100 of them to the island in two separate attacks in week, deepening a rift between 100 separatist fighters had dis- of Aden, has complained about on Monday. northeastern Nigeria, looting nominal allies in Yemen’s war. embarked in civilian clothes on UAE troop moves on Socotra. Yemen’s interior minister, and torching a village and The UAE is one of the Arab Monday from a UAE naval ves- Last year the government reacting to reports that south- ambushing three farmers, of- countries fighting formally on sel on Socotra, the main island accused the UAE of seizing the ern separatist troops were ficials and local militia forces behalf of Yemen’s internation- in a sparsely populated Yemeni island when it unloaded tanks headed for Socotra, last week said Wednesday. ally recognised government archipelago in the Arabian Sea. and troops there. Saudi Arabia, criticised the UAE and said it Fighters packed in trucks against the Iran-aligned Houthi The island, part of Yemen leader of the pro-Hadi Arab should concentrate on fighting Yemeni girls react as a volunteer sprays water to cool them down with gunmen on motorbikes movement that controls the but closer to the African coast coalition, had to send troops to the Houthis. during the Holy Month of Ramadan in Sanaa on Wednesday. (REUTERS) stormed into the village of Molai just before sunset on Tuesday, when villagers were preparing to pray and break their fast for the Muslim holy Pompeo briefs month of Ramadan. Iraqi leaders on The jihadist gunmen, loyal to Boko Haram chief Iran quits parts of nuclear Iranian ‘activity’ Abubakar Shekau, killed six people and burned dozens of homes. (AFP) REUTERS BAGHDAD Israeli teen deal, warns of more actions US Secretary of State Mike transferred to Pompeo made an unan- house arrest nounced visit to Baghdad on US plans sanctions on Tehran, warns Europe against doing business with Iran via non-dollar trade system Tuesday and met Iraq’s prime JERUSALEM: A Tel Aviv court minister and other top officials has authorised an Israeli REUTERS to discuss the safety of Ameri- teenager held in jail over a LONDON cans in Iraq and explain US Palestinian woman’s death security concerns amid rising to be transferred to house IRAN announced on Wednes- Iranian activity. arrest pending his trial, day it was relaxing some curbs The visit came two days the justice ministry said to its nuclear programme, an- after US national security Wednesday. The 16-year- nouncing steps that stop short adviser John Bolton said the old, who as a minor can not of violating its 2015 deal with United States was deploying be named, is accused of world powers for now, but the aircraft carrier USS Abra- having caused the death of threatening more action if ham Lincoln and a bomber a Palestinian mother, Aisha countries do not shield it from task force to the region be- al-Rabi, by hurling a heavy US sanctions. cause of a “credible threat by rock at the windscreen of Hours later, the United Iranian regime forces”. her car on October 12 south States said it was not finished Washington has ramped of Hebron in the Israeli- imposing sanctions on Iran up sanctions on Tehran over occupied West Bank. His and planned more “very soon”. its nuclear program in recent DNA was found on the rock. It warned Europe against do- months and designated the The youth has been charged ing business with Tehran via a Iranian Revolutionary Guard with homicide motivated by system of non-dollar trade to Corps as a terrorist group. hatred of Arabs. (AFP) circumvent US sanctions. “We talked to them about A year to the day after the importance of Iraq ensur- Washington exited the nuclear ing that it’s able to adequately Over 500 foreign deal, Iranian President Hassan protect Americans in their IS members Rouhani announced changes country,” Pompeo told report- convicted in Iraq that experts said seemed tai- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (right) inspects nuclear technology in Tehran on Wednesday. (EPA-EFE) ers after meeting Iraqi Prime lored to ensure Tehran avoids Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi. BAGHDAD: The Iraqi judici- triggering the deal’s mechanism European powers warn Iran against that in 60 days Iran would re- not the end of the JCPOA,” he Abdul Mahdi said the ary has tried and sentenced to punish it for violations, at sume enrichment of uranium said, using the acronym for the United States was an impor- more than 500 foreigners least for now. planned pullout from nuclear deal beyond the low fissile purity nuclear deal. “These are actions tant strategic partner for Iraq, since the start of 2018 for “For now, nothing changes, TEHRAN: Britain, France and Germany warned Iran on Wednesday - suitable for civilian nuclear in line with the JCPOA.” but stressed that Baghdad joining the Islamic State but this could be a ticking time against revoking some key provisions of a 2015 international power generation - allowed The 2015 accord was signed was continuing to seek a bal- group, the country’s Su- bomb,” a European diplomat nuclear deal, after President Hassan Rowhani gave major pow- under the deal, unless the five between Iran, Russia, China, anced relationship with all of preme Court announced on told Reuters. ers a 60-day deadline to lift sanctions that are threatening Iran’s other powers signed up to it Britain, France, Germany and its “friends and neighbours, Wednesday. The main new measure that economy. found a way to protect Iran’s oil the United States, before Presi- including neighbouring Iran”. It said “514 verdicts takes effect now would have French Defence Minister Florence Parly said European coun- and banking industries from US dent Donald Trump took office. Iraq is building its relation- were issued, for both men limited practical impact: a halt tries will mull renewed sanctions against Iran if the country stops sanctions. Iran agreed to limits on its dis- ships with all on the basis of and women, while another to Iran’s sales of enriched ura- abiding by the agreement. “If these obligations are not met, this “If the five countries came puted nuclear programme in re- putting Iraq’s interests first,” 202 accused are still being nium and heavy water to other question would naturally arise,” she told radio RMC. German For- to the negotiating table and we turn for the lifting of sanctions. said a statement from his office interrogated and 44 are still countries. eign Minister Heiko Maas stressed that the remaining powers fully reached an agreement, and if Washington’s European al- released on Wednesday. being tried.” The deal allows such sales stand by the nuclear agreement. they could protect our interests lies opposed Trump’s decision Pompeo said the purpose Another 11 were acquit- so Iran can keep reducing its “Should Iran cease meeting its nuclear commitments, there in the oil and banking sectors, to pull out and have tried, so of the meeting was to also ted and released, it said. stockpiles below maximum would of course be consequences,” British junior foreign office we will go back to square one,” far in vain, to find ways to blunt let Iraqi officials know more The statement referred thresholds, but Washington minister Mark Field said in London. (DPA) Rouhani said in a televised ad- the economic impact of new about “the increased threat to “different nationalities” already effectively barred the dress. US sanctions, which include an stream that we had seen” so but did not list any specific sales with a sanctions move last of enriched uranium is still well water is less sensitive. “The Iranian people and the all-out effort to block Iran’s oil they could effectively protect countries. (AFP) week. For now, Iran’s stockpile below the deal’s cap and heavy Rouhani also threatened world should know that today is exports to throttle its economy. US forces.

Macron affirms ‘support’ for Syrian govt forces push into rebel enclave amid air strikes Libya’s Sarraj, DPA Hama and Idlib in north-west- Kfar Nabodeh,” Observatory (NLF), denied progress had BEIRUT ern Syria. head Rami Abdel-Rahman told been made by the Syrian forces urges ceasefire The Syrian Observatory for dpa. Kfar Nabodeh is strategi- in rural Hama. SYRIAN government forces Human Rights said Wednesday cally important for government “Battles are raging around AFP supported by intense air strikes that forces of Syrian President forces as the complete con- the village of Al Sakhr. Our PARIS pushed deeper into rebel-held Bashar Al Assad had launched trol of the city would cut off a fighters managed to confront areas in the centralprovince a wide-scale ground attack, major opposition supply road the regime’s attempt to ad- PRESIDENT Emmanuel of Hama on Wednesday, a war supported by warplanes, on between the area around the vance,” Captain Mustafa Abu Macron reiterated France’s monitor and activists said. the rebel city of Kfar Nabodeh fortress of Al Madiq in Hama Hazife told dpa by phone with- support for Libya’s belea- Last week, government and the village of Al Sakhr in and Khan Sheikhoun in Idlib, out further details. Activists in guered Government of Na- forces and their Russian allies the northern countryside of according to Abdel-Rahman. the area said rebels mounted a tional Accord (GNA), after started a heavy air campaign Hama. However, a spokesman counter-attack on Assad’s forc- talks Wednesday with Prime against a major rebel strong- “The Syrian regime forces for the Turkish-backed rebels, es, who were trying to advance Displaced Syrians sit in a field near a camp for displaced people in Minister Fayez al-Sarraj, the hold in the countryside of managed to seize large parts of the National Liberation Front into Kfar Nabodeh. the village of Atme, in Idlib province, recently. (AFP) French presidency said in a statement. “In this context, a proposal was made for tracing a cease- fire line, under international Sudanese protest coalition calls Unemployment, racial tensions supervision,” to halt the mili- tary advance on Tripoli by Sar- for civil disobedience campaign raj’s strongman rival Khalifa at heart of South African polls Haftar, the presidency said. Tensions between Paris REUTERS But the DFCF has led work AFP “Twenty five years ago, we Average monthly salaries and the GNA had flared after KHARTOUM strikes, marches, protest sit-ins COLIGNY were voting for freedom,” said for whites are around 12,500 Haftar began his offensive and other acts of civil disobedi- black civil servant, Mpho Non- rands ($870) compared to five weeks ago and Sarraj ac- SUDANESE protest and op- ence for weeks. Protesters have IN Coligny, a South African yane, 33. 3,000 rands ($210) for black cused the French government position leaders called on also blocked bridges, roads and farming community ringed “Now we are voting for workers. of tacitly supporting Haftar’s Wednesday for a campaign of rail tracks, disrupting Sudan’s by cornfields, white voters ar- economic freedom. There is “We want jobs,” said an- campaign. civil disobedience in response transport infrastructure. rived in cars to cast their bal- still a long way (to go).” other of Coligny’s black voters, France has said it views to what one of them described Khalid Omar Yousef, an- lots in the high school music In 1994 South Africa put unemployed Katlego Dikupe, Haftar, who controls large as the military’s “disappointing” other protest leader, said the hall. an end to the racist apartheid 20. swathes of the country’s east answer to their proposals for an aim was not to start a confron- In the neighbouring town- regime and staged its first “Sometimes there is no where he has helped curtail interim government. tation with the military but to ship, black voters arrived at a non-racial elections. water here.” Islamic terrorist activities, as This could put the protest- Sudanese President speed up efforts to resolve the sparsely-decorated school on A quarter of a century “I would like to live in town a key player in rebuilding Lib- ers and the ruling Transitional Omar al Bashir. impasse. foot and wrapped up to keep later and the black majority but it is too expensive. The ya after years of strife. Military Council (TMC) on a Thousands of protesters out the cold. has seen improvements -- but blacks still live in the town- In their talks in Paris collision course following weeks Abbas Madani, a leader of the have camped for weeks out- “I don’t know the feel- glaring inequality persists. ships and the whites in town.” Wednesday, Macron told Sar- of wrangling over how to man- Declaration of Freedom and side the Defence Ministry in ing of (having) grown up in a The 27 percent national It is a reminder of the seg- raj that there was no military age an interim period after the Change Forces (DFCF), told a central Khartoum and, having rich family -- but I will ask my unemployment rate dispro- regated apartheid era. solution to the problem and ousting of long-ruling President news conference in Khartoum. secured a military overthrow kids,” read a slogan on one of portionately affects the black In 2017 Coligny became called for an unconditional Omar al Bashir from office. The DFCF, the opposition of Bashir, are now demanding the blackboards in the More majority where joblessness is emblematic of the racial ten- ceasefire to end the hostilities “We call for and prepare groups’ umbrella body, did not that the TMC hand over power high school in Tlhabologang 30.5 percent versus 8 percent sions which still haunt the between the two factions. for civil disobedience,” Madani give details of what it planned. to civilians. township. among whites. country. Europe / Americas Thursday, May 9, 2019 11 Russia expels two Swedish diplomats: Sweden foreign ministry Mexican president says US tomato tariffs will fuel migration

STOCKHOLM: Sweden’s foreign ministry said Moscow had expelled two of its diplomats MEXICO City: President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Wednesday the United States’ “un- NEWS Wednesday, following a Swedish move to deny visas to two Russian envoys, in the latest just” decision to impose tariffs on Mexican tomatoes will fuel migration by hurting an industry re- blow to relations already shaken by a row over spying. The Swedish foreign ministry said sponsible for 1.4 million jobs in Mexico. The anti-establishment leftist attacked the 17.5-percent IN BRIEF Russia’s decision followed Stockholm’s refusal to extend one Russian diplomat’s visa tariffs imposed Tuesday as “the opposite of an intelligent policy.” “If (the United States) is really and deny the application for a diplomatic visa for another Russian citizen. “Russia has worried about the migration phenomenon, well, these measures go against efforts to reduce” it, responded by asking two Swedish diplomats to leave Russia, which we regret,” ministry Lopez Obrador told a press conference. “This just fuels (migration). It’s the opposite of an intel- spokeswoman Sofia Nahringbauer, said.(AFP) ligent policy to reduce the migration phenomenon,” he said. (AFP)

Italy PM avoids crisis by sacking far-right minister Video sparks calls for new probe

AFP undersecretary Armando Siri, which made “honesty” a key- ity of the population and who of American black activist’s death ROME a member of coalition part- word of its political campaign demand firmness in a country ner the League, is alleged to before being elected last year, where corruption is a national AFP her 2015 arrest. Bland’s ITALY’S Prime Minister Gi- have accepted a 30,000-euro had demanded Siri resign. emergency,” said Di Maio. WASHINGTON death, officially classi- useppe Conte on Wednesday ($33,000) bribe -- or the prom- Salvini, who is head of the A visibly disappointed Sal- fied as a suicide, came sacked a graft-tainted junior ise of it -- from a businessman anti-immigrant League party vini told journalists after the A newly-released video of at a period of tensions in minister close to far-right lead- for promoting the interests of and deputy prime minister, cabinet meeting that “trials are the controversial arrest of the United States over the er Matteo Salvini, averting a renewable energy companies. had repeatedly insisted his ally done by courts.” Italy is home a black woman who was high-profile police killings government crisis weeks ahead Prosecutors also suspect Siri has done nothing wrong to “60 million people who are found hanged in a Texas jail of African Americans. of European elections. the businessman of being in and should stay in his job. innocent until proven guilty.” cell three days later has re- The 39-second video “There was a very frank league with a Sicilian who has Premier Conte had on Italian politicians including vived calls for a fresh inves- of Bland’s arrest was ob- and uncommon cabinet dis- links to a Mafia boss. Italy’s PM Giuseppe Conte. Thursday said Siri should re- tycoon and former premier Sil- tigation into her death. tained by the Investiga- cussion... but without citi- “Not because he’s guilty sign, but the latter had refused, vio Berlusconi have in the past The family of Sandra tive Network and aired by zens’ trust, it would be hard to but simply because for us, if a before the judges do,” said co- with Salvini’s backing. used drawn-out court cases and Bland, 28, was awarded Dallas TV station WFAA. keep being the government of corruption and Mafia inves- deputy prime minister Luigi Di “Today this is a victory for the presumption of innocence $1.9 million in a wrongful It was taken by Bland her- change,” Conte told journalists. tigation is mentioned, (then) Maio, who heads the Five Star Italians, the honest Italians to shield themselves from alle- death settlement following self on her cellphone. Infrastructure and transport the political world must react Movement (M5S). The M5S, who represent the vast major- gations of wrongdoing.

Venezuelan opposition politician given shelter Trump blocks ‘reckless’ Congress in Italian embassy DPA to Italian and European Un- demands over Russia link probe ROME ion efforts to find “a demo- cratic and peaceful solution” ONE of the six Venezuelan to the Venezuelan situation. opposition parliamentarians Italy has close histori- WH seeks to shield large swathe of material including redacted portions of Mueller’s report on election interference charged with treason and cal ties to Venezuela and other crimes has found shel- the populist government in AFP ter in the Italian embassy in Rome has been at odds with WASHINGTON Caracas, the Italian Foreign EU partners in its approach Ministry said. to the crisis. DONALD Trump refused Mariela Magallanes Wednesday to release mate- Lopez, who is married to an Pompeo says rials demanded by Congress Italian and has requested on investigations into the US Italian citizenship, has been disgusted with leader, asserting his presiden- offered diplomatic protection support for tial authority for the first time by the Italian ambassador, a Maduro in UK, US in an escalating conflict with ministry statement said on Democratic lawmakers. Wednesday. LONDON: US.Secretary of The White House is seek- Magallanes and the oth- State Mike Pompeo said ing to shield a large swathe of ers are accused of taking part on Wednesday he was material–including redacted in a failed coup d’etat last disgusted to see politi- portions of the special coun- week, launched by self-pro- cians in Britain and in the sel’s report on Russian elec- claimed interim president United States continue to tion interference–subpoenaed Juan Guaido. support Venezuelan Presi- by lawmakers seeking to exert They are members of the dent Nicolas Maduro. their oversight responsibility. National Assembly, but a ri- “It is disgusting to The rare move to invoke val parliament loyal to Presi- see leaders in not only executive privilege came as dent Nicolas Maduro, the the United Kingdom but in a House of Representatives Constituent Assembly, has the United States as well committee launched con- voted to strip the six of their who continue to support tempt proceedings against parliamentary immunity. the murderous dictator US Attorney General Bill Italian Foreign Minis- Maduro,” Pompeo told Barr for failing to turn over ter Enzo Moavero Milan- reporters when asked the documents. esi condemned the move as about support by the “Neither the White House a “breach of basic parliamen- leader of Britain’s opposi- nor Attorney General Barr will tary immunity and the prin- tion Labour Party, Jeremy comply with Chairman (Jerry) ciples of the rule of law.” He Corbyn, for Venezuela’s Nadler’s unlawful and reck- also said that “such repres- government. (REUTERS) less demands,” White House sive acts are not at all helpful” press secretary Sarah Sanders said, referring to the Demo- cratic head of the House Judi- US President Donald J Trump (left) and first lady Melania Trump (right) congratulate during a ceremony in the Rose Garden of the White House ciary Committee. in Washington, DC, USA, on Monday. (EPA-EFE) Assistant Attorney Gen- Thousands face disruption from eral Stephen Boyd wrote to some calling for impeach- House Speaker Nancy into debate on the 27-page lawmakers that Trump had ment proceedings, while the Compliance Pelosi, Trump’s main Demo- contempt citation in which France air traffic control strike “asserted executive privilege administration accuses Dem- cratic nemesis in Congress, Nadler wrote that the Mueller over the entirety of the sub- ocrats of seeking to tear down refused voiced support for the provoc- report, even in redacted form, DPA Orly, Lyon, Marseille and poenaed materials.” He said the president. ative contempt move, aimed “offers disturbing evidence PARIS Toulouse are expected to be Nadler’s effort to hold Barr in Judiciary Committee “Neither the White House at holding the president and and analysis that President most affected. The Airlines contempt had “terminated” Democrat Sheila Jackson Lee nor Attorney General Barr his inner circle to account. Trump engaged in obstruc- AT least 75,000 travellers for Europe (A4E) association their negotiations over which offered a scathing rebuke of will comply with Chairman “I think that the attorney tion of justice at the highest are expected to be directly said the strikes were having documents Congress would what she termed the White (Jerry) Nadler’s unlawful general should be held in con- levels.” affected by cancellations and a “costly impact on tourism,” be allowed to see from Muel- House’s “absolute lawless be- and reckless demands,” tempt,” Pelosi told a confer- Barr declared Trump delays due to an upcoming and urged “French policy- ler’s investigation. havior.” The president, she White House press ence in Washington. cleared of conspiracy with strike by air traffic control- makers, in particular, to im- “This decision represents a said, “seeks to take a wreck- secretary Sarah Sanders Barr, in the nation’s top Russia and obstruction of lers across France. prove the predictability of clear escalation in the Trump ing ball to the Constitution of said, referring to the law enforcement post only justice shortly after Muel- The 35-hour strike - the traffic strikes’ impact.” administration’s blanket de- the United States of America.” Democratic head of the since mid-February, defied ler presented his 448-page third national air traffic con- According to Air France, fiance of Congress’s consti- Trump took to Twitter to rail House Judiciary Committee a subpoena by the Judici- report to the Justice Depart- trol strike in Europe this year the country’s civil avia- tutionally mandated duties,” about the two-year investiga- ary Committee to turn over a ment in March. - is set to begin on Wednes- tion authority DGAC called Nadler said at the start of the tion by special counsel Rob- complete copy of the Mueller Democrats have protested day at 7 pm (1700 GMT) on airlines to reduce their contempt hearing. ert Mueller, whose report the ence to a favorite complaint report and the underlying evi- that Barr has sought to protect and continue until 6 am on flights on Thursday in an- Democrats have framed president said has exonerated that the probe was unwarrant- dence, and last week refused the president by refusing to Friday. The airports Paris- ticipation of the strike. the broadening conflict as him of any wrongdoing. ed and initiated as a political to testify before the panel. present the full report or un- a constitutional crisis, with Trump boomed, a refer- hit job by his opponents. The committee launched derlying evidence to Congress.

Blunder in Italy as King of Spain honoured with Franco-era hymn Prince Harry, Meghan name ‘dream’ son Archie AFP by tradition. Archie’s proud tagram with the message “It’s DPA tion reform. The orchestra WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM parents emerged in front of the a BOY!” “Parenting is amaz- ROME played a version of the Span- cameras inside Windsor Castle ing,” said 34-year-old Harry, ish hymn with a choir, sing- BRITAIN’S Prince Harry and earlier Wednesday to show off the day after brother Prince KING Felipe VI of Spain ing lyrics adopted during wife Meghan on Wednesday their son, ahead of introduc- William -- two years his senior had an unwelcome surprise the 1939-1975 authoritarian announced their new “dream” ing him to great-grandmother and with three children of his while taking part in an of- regime of Francisco Franco, son’s name is Archie, hours Queen Elizabeth II. “He’s just own -- had jokingly welcomed ficial ceremony in Italy, as but abolished after Spain’s after showing him off to the been a dream,” said a smiling him to the “sleep deprivation an orchestra honoured him return to democracy. world for the first time. Meghan, 37, in her first public society that is parenting”. by playing a Franco-era ver- Footage from several me- “The Duke and Duchess comments since giving birth to “We’re just so thrilled to sion of the Spanish national dia outlets shows Felipe giv- of Sussex are pleased to an- the seven-pound, three-ounce have our own little bundle anthem. ing no apparent reaction as nounce they have named their (3.26-kilogram) baby, who of joy.” Meghan added: “It’s The mistake took place he listened to the hymn. first born child: Archie Har- stayed firmly asleep during his been a special couple of days.” on Tuesday at the San Car- On Wednesday, a spokes- rison Mountbatten-Windsor,” public unveiling. Britain’s Prince Harry (left) and wife Meghan show their newborn son Royal fan Margaret Tyler said lo opera house in Naples, man for the Italian presiden- the couple announced on their “He has the sweetest tem- Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor to Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II that Harry appeared to be “ab- where Felipe was present cy confirmed the diplomatic Instagram account, ending perament. He’s really calm,” (centre) and Prince Philip, (left), at Windsor Castle in Windsor, west of solutely besotted” by his son. along with Italian President blunder, and said the direc- months of speculation. added the Duchess of Sussex, London, on Wednesday. (AFP) “He looks absolutely ador- Sergio Mattarella and Por- tor of the San Carlo theatre, The informal choice defied as Prince Harry cradled the able, he is like a little doll, isn’t tuguese President Marcelo Rosanna Purchia, and Matta- the bookmakers’ predictions newborn, wrapped in a white desperate for a glimpse of throne, ever since the couple he?”, she said outside Windsor Rebelo de Sousa for a confer- rella, had both apologized to and confirmed the couple’s blanket, by her side. the new baby, who is sev- announced his birth to their Castle, west of London. “What ence on public administra- the Spanish king. determination not to be bound Royal watchers had been enth in the line to the British 6.5 million followers on Ins- proud parents he’s got.” Defying Brexit, Polestar picks UK for new development hub PAGE 14

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QC’s general ENERGY SECTOR HOLDS 19TH ANNUAL QATARISATION REVIEW MEETING assembly on May 12 Qatari nationals are the future TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA QATAR Chamber (QC) will of energy sector, says Kaabi hold its second general as- sembly meeting on May 12 (Sunday) at its headquarters, TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the chamber announced in a DOHA press statement saidThe meet- ing will be chaired by QC Chair- QATARIS are the future of the We must continue to work man Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim energy sector and they will closely with the various al Thani in the presence of of all continue to be at the forefront higher educational and board members. of our priorities, Minister of technical institutions to The first meeting held on State for Energy Affairs, Presi- align our requirements and April 22 was postponed for dent & CEO of Qatar Petro- the lack of required quorum of leum (QP) HE Saad Sherida al needs with their educational members. Kaabi, has said. outputs The second meeting, which Addressing the Energy Minister of State for Energy will be held regardless of the Sector’s 19th annual Qatarisa- number of attendees, will dis- tion review meeting in Doha Affairs HE Saad Sherida al cuss QC’s fiscal report for the recently, Kaabi said, “Over Kaabi year ending December 31, 2018 the last 19 years, we have wit- and a new auditor for the 2019 nessed almost a three-fold companies that have exhibited financial year will be appointed. growth in the number of ap- Qatarisation excellence during The members who have the proved establishment posi- 2018. right to attend should accom- tions accompanied by a triple Recipients of the Qatarisa- plish the subscription for 2019 increase of Qataris employed tion Crystal Awards are Qatar until the date of the general as- in the sector. Petrochemical Company for sembly meeting, QC said. The meeting was attend- “Support and Liaison with the For private enterprises, the ed by senior executives and Education Sector”; Dolphin owner should be attending in representatives from the 35 Energy Limited (Support- person with his Qatari ID or his participating companies in ing Qatarisation), Qatar Gas authorised signatory provided the Energy Sector’s strategic Transport Company Limited that his name is registered in Qatarisation plan, as well as (Support for Training and De- the commercial registration or senior executives from Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs, President & CEO of Qatar Petroleum HE Saad Sherida al Kaabi at the 19th annual Qatarisation review velopment) and Qatar Shell in the last registration form of education community, QP said meeting in Doha recently. (Best Qatarisation Progress). the Chamber. in a statement on Wednesday. Annual Qatarisation cer- For companies, one of the Kaabi highlighted the im- ous components of the energy in the sector. and technical institutions to progress in implementing tificates were also presented to authorised signatories should portance of Qatarisation in sector and have truly become He also highlighted the align our requirements and Qatari human capital strate- Qatargas for “Support and Li- be attending to provided that aligning the energy sector its backbone. role of technical education in needs with their educational gies and the efforts to build aison with the Education Sec- his name is registered in the with the pillars of the Qatar Kaabi hailed the Qatarisa- providing the proper skills outputs.” stronger relationships with the tor”, Qatar Fertiliser Company commercial registration or in National Vision 2030, and tion programme’s efforts and needed by the sector. This year’s annual Qatari- education sector. (Supporting Qatarisation), the last registration form of expressed pride in the accom- acknowledged the learning Kaabi said “We must con- sation review meeting fea- Kaabi also presented the and Gulf Helicopters Compa- the Chamber, QC said in the plishments of Qatari nationals and development opportuni- tinue to work closely with the tured a number of presenta- Energy Sector’s 11th annual ny (Support for Training and statement. who are now leading the vari- ties offered to Qatari nationals various higher educational tions highlighting the sector’s Qatarisation awards to honour Development).

Woqod opens 87th fuel station MoCI launches Ramadan initiative in Wadi Aba Seleel TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK to boost licenced home businesses DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK MoCI had launched an ini- The placement of an iden- QATAR Fuel (Woqod) opened DOHA The MoCI has urged own- tiative that featured granting tification sign may embarrass its 87th petrol station in Wadi ers of licensed home busi- licences to practice business the resident of the licensed Aba Seleel on Wednesday, ON the occasion of the holy nesses to offer traditional activities at home. These in- home business, who as a re- the company announced in a month of Ramadan, the Min- Ramadan food items clude low-cost activities that sult may refrain from apply- statement on Wednesday. istry of Commerce and Indus- depend on personal skills ing for a license. The decision Woqod CEO Saad Rashid try (MoCI) has announced a including rogag bread, and do not require the use of also takes into consideration al Muhannadi said, “Woqod new initiative aimed at sup- luqaimat, qatayef, khanfa- disturbing equipment or haz- preserving the privacy of aspires to expand its petrol porting and bolstering the roosh, harees and sago ardous materials. the Qatari community and station network in the coun- productivity of owners of li- The activities was aimed maintaining the continuity of try to meet the rising demand censed home businesses. at earning profits and cover- home businesses, the state- for petroleum products and The MoCI has author- ing the living costs for the li- ment said. achieve the goal of provid- ised licence applicants to of- censee and his family. This initiative aims to ing customers with access to Wadi Aba Seleel Petrol Station is spread over an area of 9,600 square fer various traditional food A ministerial decision regulate practicing business best-in-class products and meters and has three lanes with six dispensers . in demand during the holy was also issued to abolish activities at home, paving the services at their convenience month. The items covered the requirement to place an way for entrepreneurs and and comfort. Station is spread over an area gasoline and diesel products by the initiative include ro- identification sign at the en- owners of small businesses to “The company has recent- of 9,600 square meters and for light vehicles. gag bread, luqaimat, qatayef, trance of the licensee’s home innovate and invest in their ly accelerated the process for has three lanes with six dis- Muhannadi said Woqod khanfaroosh, harees, sago and banned the placement of own projects. the construction of new petrol pensers and a separate lane is currently overseeing the and other Ramadan dishes, any promotional or advertis- Allowing entrepreneurs stations to meet the fuel and with two diesel dispensers for implementation of 30 new the MoCI said in a statement ing posters on the house or its to engage in certain business energy needs of the country. trucks. petrol stations, which will be on Wednesday. external walls. activities at home, provides “Woqod team would like The new petrol station of- operational on the current The initiative is aimed The amendment was in- entrepreneurs a motive to ex- to extend their gratitude to all fers round-the-clock services year 2019. at encouraging owners of troduced at the request of the pand their projects and open concerned governmental and to residents, and includes “As part of its strategic licenced home businesses public to incentivise small shops that will contribute to private entities that contrib- Sidra convenience store, expansion plan, Woqod is to increase their productiv- holy month, the statement entrepreneurs and ease pro- the development and diver- uted to the completion of this manual car wash, oil change, targeting the achievement of ity and enhance the quality added. cedures for applicants seek- sification of the economy, the project.” tyre repair, and LPG cylinder a total of 134 fuel stations by of their products during the In December 2016, the ing a home business license. MoCI said. Wadi Aba Seleel Petrol sales, in addition to sale of the end of 2020,” he noted. Nakilat’s Q-Flex LNG carrier achieves 10 years safety milestone million safe man-hours. Sev- “This is essential to our “Nakilat has been recog- Al Ghashamiya is one of 18 vessels being eral other vessels within the global operations, given that nised through various prestig- managed-fleet are expected Nakilat plays the major role of ious awards, such as the Brit- operated and managed in-house by Nakilat to achieve similar safety mile- shipping Qatar’s LNG exports ish Safety Council’s Sword of stones in the coming months. and that we own the largest Honour and the Green Award. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK company said in a statement Nakilat CEO Abdullah fleet of LNG carriers world- This bears testament to DOHA on Wednesday. al Sulaiti said, “The accom- wide.” the company’s excellence in Al Ghashamiya is one of plishment of such safety Sulaiti added, “At the crux the management of health NAKILAT’S Q-flex LNG carri- 18 vessels being operated and milestones not only affirms of Nakilat’s efforts is the con- and safety risks at the work- er Al Ghashamiya has recent- managed in-house by Nakilat, our high operating stand- centrated energy towards place. ly achieved a significant safety with the fleet comprising of 14 ards but is also a reflection of achieving excellence in safe- “My heartfelt appreciation milestone of over 10 years LNG and four LPG carriers. the strong safety culture and ty, health, and environment to the team for their passion- without lost time injury (LTI) Earlier in April, another ownership amongst our sea- management, as we strive to ate dedication to safeguard or Total Recordable Case Nakilat-managed vessel, LPG farers, and their dedication to provide shipping and mari- the lives of everyone onshore (TRC), equivalent to nearly 3 carrier Bu Sidra achieved create a safe working environ- time services in a safe, reli- and at sea, and the integrity Crew members of Nakilat’s Q-flex LNG carrier Al Ghashamiya. million safe man-hours, the seven years LTI-free with 1.6 ment for everyone at sea. able and efficient manner. of all our assets and facilities.” Economy & Business Thursday, May 9, 2019 13 Qatar’s commerce attache gets warm 4% jump in building permits welcome in the US issued in April; Rayyan on top TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK eration Council’s trade ne- DOHA gotiations with China and represented Qatar in the THE US-Qatar Business joint committees to Singa- The municipality Council (USQBC) hosted pore and the Scandinavian of Al Rayyan issued a networking lunch to countries to review trade welcome Fahad al Dosari, agreements. 206 out of the total Qatar’s newly appointed Dosari was a major 743 permits issued Commercial Attaché to the participant in handling the United States. World Trade Organization’s last month The reception wel- periodic reviews of Qatar’s comed over 60 members trade policy. He graduated QNA of the business commu- from American Univer- DOHA nity and was hosted at the sity in Dubai with a degree recently opened Conrad in business management BUILDING permits issued in Hotel near City Center and assumed his duties in Qatar saw a 4 percent jump in DC. City Center DC was Washington in February. April from the previous month, one of Qatar’s first major “Minister of Com- latest official figures show, investments in the United merce and Industry HE Ali suggesting the prevalence of States, totalling over $650 bin Ahmed al Kuwari has optimism in the domestic con- million, and reshaped the named one of his best to the struction industry. downtown DC neighbour- US to ensure that the US- According to the Planning hood. Qatar bilateral commercial and Statistics Authority, vari- Ambassador Anne Pat- relationship continues to ous municipalities issued 743 terson, USQBC’s Presi- prosper,” said Ambassador building permits last month, dent, welcomed guests to Patterson, adding that “he with Al Rayyan topping the list the lunch and introduced has arrived in the US at a with 206 permits or 28 percent Dosari. very promising time for US- of the total. Dosari is the first Com- Qatar business relations.” It is followed by Doha mu- mercial Attaché of the Dosari thanked the US- nicipality with 150 permits State of Qatar to the United Qatar Business Council for (20 percent), Al Wakrah with States, and his posting is hosting him, expressing his 140 permits (19 percent), Al part of an initiative of the eagerness to tackle the work Da’ayen with 111 permits (15 Ministry of Commerce & ahead of him. percent), Umm Slal with 63 Industry to place represent- “I appreciate such a permits (8 percent), Al Shee- atives overseas to further warm welcome to Wash- haniya 32 permits (4 percent), increase trade and invest- ington, and look forward to Al Khor 26 permits (4 percent), ment. His appointment was getting to know all of you in and Al Shamal with 14 permits made alongside appoint- the coming months,” said (2 percent). ments of Attachés to the UK Dosari. In terms of type of permits and France. “Though I have a lot of issued, data indicate that the Dosari is well-versed in work before me, I am ap- new building permits (resi- international trade, hav- preciative of my partners dential and non-residential) ing served with Qatari del- here in Washington, and constitutes 54 percent (402 The Doha municipality issued 150 building permits in April, accoridng to the Planning and Statistics Authority. egations to the World Trade confident we can make a permits) of the total build- Organization. He also par- positive impact on the US- ing permits issued during the to be in the forefront of non- percent), On the other hand, Rayyan (35 percent), Umm (17 percent), then Al Da’ayen ticipated in the Gulf Coop- Qatar trade relationship.” month of April 2019, while the residential buildings permits there was a clear decrease in Salal (4 percent). municipality with 49 certifi- percent age of additions per- with 44 percent (22 permits), the municipality of Rayyan In a quick review of the cates, i.e.(14 percent). The rest mits constituted 44 percent followed by governmental (3 percent), Al Sheehaniya (9 data on building completion of the municipalities were as (326 permits), and finally fenc- buildings with 22 percent percent), Al Khor (35 percent). certificates issued during the follows: Umm Slal 25 certifi- ing permits with 2 percent (15 (11 permits) , then industrial Comparing number of cer- month of April 2019, accord- cates (7 percent), Al Khor 18 permits). buildings e.g. workshops and tificates issued in April 2019 ing to their geographical dis- certificates (5 percent), Al Sha- By analyzing new residen- factories with 18 percent (9 with those issued in the previ- tribution, Al Rayyan munici- mal 13 certificates (4 percent), tial buildings permits data, permits). ous month, it showed a gen- pality comes at the top of the and finally Al Sheehaniya 12 villas top the list, accounting Comparing number of eral decrease of 1 percent. This municipalities where the num- certificates (4 percent). for 76 percent (269 permits) permits issued in April 2019 decrease was clearly noted in ber of building completion It is worth mentioning that of all new residential buildings with those issued in the previ- most municipalities : Al Khor certificates issued were 104 the release of this monthly permits, followed by dwellings ous month a general increase (36 percent), Doha (24 per- certificates, i.e. (31 percent) data comes under the joint of housing loans permits by of 4 percent. This increase cent), Al Da’ayen (23 percent), of the total issued certificates cooperation between the Plan- 14 percent (50 permits) and was clearly noted in most mu- Al Wakrah (3 percent), On the while municipality of Doha ning and Statistics Authority apartments buildings by 7 per- nicipalities: Al Da’ayen (32 other hand, there was a clear came in second place with 60 and the Ministry of Municipal- Fahad al Dosari, Qatar’s newly appointed Commercial Attaché to cent (24 permits). percent), Umm Slal and Al increase in the municipality of certificates, i.e. (18 percent), ity and Environment to make the United States, at a luncheon hosted by USQBC. On the other hand, com- Shamal (17 percent) each, Al Al Sheehaniya (300 percent), followed by municipality of use of the existing electronic mercial buildings were found Wakrah (8 percent), Doha (3 Al Shammal (117 percent), Al Wakrah with 59 certificates link between the two sides.

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KEY TEST FOR GIG ECONOMY Turkey’s European economic stocks fall rebound will but limit be ‘gradual’: losses EBRD AFP AFP LONDON LONDON

EUROPEAN stock markets TURKEY’S troubled economy fell further Wednesday but will contract one percent this losses were less sharp than year before a “gradual” re- during the previous session bound, the European Bank as traders sized up the pros- for Reconstruction and De- pect of a US-China trade velopment (EBRD) forecast deal being struck this week. Wednesday. Europe was helped in “Turkey’s recovery from an part by official data show- expected 1.0 percent economic ing industrial production contraction in 2019 is likely in Germany, Europe’s larg- to be gradual,” the London- est economy, ticked up in based EBRD said in a report at March. the opening of its annual con- Asian equities closed ference in Sarajevo. sharply lower on Wednes- “The lira’s depreciation day, playing catch-up and (Turkey’s) high interest with heavy losses on Wall rates will continue to dampen Street and across Europe consumption and investment, on Tuesday. although net exports should The dollar traded mixed make a positive contribu- against main rivals. tion to growth,” said the bank “The prospect of higher founded in 1991 to help former import tariffs being lev- Soviet bloc countries switch to ied on Chinese goods by free-market economies. the Trump administra- “Growth of around 2.5 tion from the end of this percent is expected in 2020” week continues to blight Uber and Lyft drivers protest during a day-long strike outside Uber’s office in Saugus, Massachusetts, US on Wednesday. (REUTERS) for Turkey, added the EBRD, which now invests also in countries including Turkey, Jordan and Morocco. The EBRD added that Uber drivers go on strike in UK, economic growth across all of its regions “of investment is broadly expected to track the global economy lower in 2019, before a likely upturn in 2020, when Turkey should return to US ahead of blockbuster IPO positive territory”. The bank’s latest economic market sentiment as fail- outlook revised down predic- ure to reach an accord will Drivers and regulators around the world have long criticised the business tactics of Uber tions for 2019 -- the EBRD serve up a fresh blow for now expecting average growth global trade,” noted James REUTERS and the world,” said Jeremy be denied even the most basic complicated formulas for de- of 2.3 percent from a Novem- Hughes, chief market ana- LONDON/NEW YORK Corbyn, the leader of Britain’s workplace rights,” said James termining what riders pay and ber forecast of 2.6-percent lyst at AxiTrader. opposition Labour Party. Farrar, chair of Britain’s Unit- what drivers earn. expansion. The “downward “The fact this could UBER drivers in London and Drivers in London were ed Private Hire Drivers, calling Both companies recently revision to overall growth be little more than a bar- New York started a day of due to log off the app between for a “digital picket line.” Many slashed the per-mile rate forecasts primarily reflects the gaining gambit cannot be strikes on Wednesday to pro- 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. local time, Harsh tactics drivers want better pay from drivers earn in Los Angeles expected slowdown in Turkey” ignored however so de- test the disparity between gig- before counterparts in New Uber rival Lyft Inc as well. and San Francisco, and some it said, adding that overall velopments in the coming economy conditions and the York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Uber and Lyft have cut back “I’m striking because Uber drivers estimated a loss of 10 growth across EBRD regions days could see volatility sums that investors are likely San Francisco and other major on incentives and bonuses in has broken their promises to percent to 20 percent in earn- of investment should recover maintained.” to make in Friday’s blockbust- cities joined in. more established markets to drivers time and again,” said ings. Lyft said its hourly wages to 2.6 percent in 2020. After months of healthy er stock market debut. Uber has 3 million drivers attract new drivers. They have Syed Ali, an Uber driver and have risen over the last two Turkey slipped into reces- gains across stock markets Drivers and regulators globally, and it is not clear if also devised more member of the striking New years and average over $20 sion for the first time in a dec- this year, Trump’s threat to around the world have long the action would significantly complicated formulas for York Taxi Workers Alliance, in per hour. ade last year following a sharp hike tariffs on $200 billion criticized the business tactics slow service, although or- determining what riders pay a statement. The company and its crit- currency crisis that sent infla- of Chinese imports from Fri- of Uber Technologies Inc, and ganizers have received wide- and what drivers earn “They have grown and ics are divided over how much tion soaring into double digits day caused shockwaves and the expected $90 billion valu- spread publicity. grown and gotten richer and drivers can make. Classified as and hit Turkish households rekindled the spectre of a ation in its initial public offer- Chief Executive Officer richer, but I haven’t grown independent contractors, they hard. Its currency, the lira, is trade war between the plan- ing on Friday is proving to be Dara Khosrowshahi, hired to the experience for and with with the company. My condi- lack paid sick and vacation being hit once more by politi- et’s two biggest economies. the latest flashpoint. help move the company past a drivers,” the company said. tion as an Uber driver has got- days and must pay their own cal upheaval in the country. And while Beijing in- Unions in Britain said sup- series of scandals and manage Uber has steadfastly, and ten worse and worse.” It was expenses, such as car mainte- Turkish President Recep sisted it would still send its port for the strike was strong, the IPO, has promised to treat mostly successfully, beaten not clear how many drivers nance and gasoline. Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday top negotiator to planned with drivers staying at home drivers better. Uber is paying back attempts to compel it to were participating in the US Uber noted that a recent welcomed an order to re-run talks in the US on Thurs- and passengers using the more than a million drivers treat drivers as employees, ar- strikes. US representatives for study whose authors included the recent Istanbul election, a day and Friday, observers #UberShutDown hashtag to about $300 million in one- guing that its main business is Uber and Lyft did not immedi- current and former Uber em- move the opposition has brand- said confidence has been pledge solidarity on social me- time bonuses, for instance, a platform that brings riders ately respond to calls for com- ployees showed driver gross ed an attack on democracy. shattered, with uncertainty dia. The Uber app indicated and has changed policies such and drivers together. And the ment early Wednesday. earnings averaged $21 an His ruling Justice and reigning ahead of the high- fares were higher in London as allowing riders to tip. money-losing company is un- Uber and Lyft have cut hour. But a study by left-lean- Development Party (AKP) stakes meeting. during a rainy morning rush “Whether it’s being able to der pressure to cut costs. back on incentives and bo- ing Washington think tank lost the mayorship of Tur- “The two largest eco- hour due to increased demand. track your earnings or strong- “It is the drivers who have nuses in more established Economic Policy Institute cal- key’s biggest city by a narrow nomic powerhouses, the US “Stand with these workers er insurance protections, we’ll created this extraordinary markets to attract new drivers. culated that after costs, Uber margin and has refused to and China, either will be at on strike today, across the UK continue working to improve wealth but they continue to They have also devised more drivers earned $9.21 an hour. accept defeat. a trade war or a trade peace and in reality there’s only a couple of people who know the answer to that and it isn’t those of us on Wall Defying Brexit, Volvo’s Polestar picks UK for new development hub Street,” said Larry Robbins, CEO of Glenview Capital Management. REUTERS prompting several carmakers new and developing skills in they were exploring. adopting battery technology. “It’s to be expected that STOCKHOLM to cut local production and low-volume, light-weight, The company is currently The UK site, whose cost there’s some volatility into warn that Brexit was deterring multi-material performance manufacturing its only hybrid, will be borne by Polestar, will this critical week,” he told SWEDISH luxury electric suppliers and EU workers. car engineering. The UK oper- Polestar 1, in China, and un- be the marquee’s first inde- Bloomberg TV. carmaker Polestar, which is Polestar, whose cars are ation will allow us to take the veiled its mass market sedan, pendent facility, with the com- Asian markets staged jointly owned by Volvo Cars known for their signature Pole- next steps towards our future Polestar 2, a competitor to Te- pany having so far relied on a minor recovery Tuesday and its Chinese parent Geely, star gold seat belts, said there cars,” R&D head Hans Pehr- sla’s Model 3, earlier this year. Volvo for its R&D capacity. following the previous day’s is setting up an R&D centre in were no special considerations son said in a statement. It has also promised the The move comes as Volvo pummelling, which came Britain to develop future pas- about Brexit in making its de- The new Volvo Polestar 2 is A spokesman for the com- market an electric coupe- courts Chinese and U.S. tech in response to Trump’s senger cars, it said on Wednes- cision as the move was more displayed at an auto show in pany, which hopes to offer style SUV, Polestar 3, in investors to buy a stake in warning. But a blowout on day. about tapping existing engi- Geneva. (File photo) (REUTERS) its cars largely via a monthly 2021, just after the expected Polestar. Volvo Chief Execu- Wall Street overnight sent The move comes as Brit- neering expertise in the UK. subscription model that cov- launch of Tesla’s Model Y tive Hakan Samuelsson hopes Asia slumping once more ain’s impending exit from the Polestar intends to initially the rest of the year. ers insurance and mainte- SUV, with both carmakers it will valued at a tech multiple Wednesday. European Union has dent- employ 60 engineers in Brit- “Polestar’s role as a tech- nance cost, declined to say betting that mass market like Tesla and Nio rather than ed UK car manufacturing, ain and expand its team over nology spearhead requires what segments or models customers are on the verge of auto incumbents. Google bucks soaring smartphone prices with new $399 Pixel

AFP quarters in the Silicon Valley compromises they made on the “We always want to do MOUNTAIN VIEW, UNITED STATES city of Mountain View. The Pixel 3a makes its hardware.” more for users, but do it with “There has been a troubling debut in a tightening smart- Google’s expertise is soft- less data over time,” Pichai said. GOOGLE bucked the soaring trend of high-end phones get- phone market, particularly ware, so getting features like “We strongly believe that smartphone price trend Tues- ting more expensive,” Google when it comes to premium artificial intelligence to work on privacy and security are for eve- day, unveiling a high-perfor- head of hardware Rick Osterloh models, with Google having less costly smartphones plays ryone.” mance Pixel handset aimed said. failed to garner significant to the internet giant’s strength, The Pixel 3a makes its de- at the middle of the market as “So, we challenged our- market share according to Gillett. but in a tightening smartphone part of a wide-ranging pitch to selves to deliver a high-end ex- Enabling artificial intelli- market, particularly when it developers of its new hardware, perience in a new Pixel 3a start- gence to handle sophisticated comes to premium models, software and privacy efforts. ing at $399.” other features found in top-end features on smartphone means with Google having failed to The Pixel 3a phone, which The new Pixel was available handsets. less user data needs to be garner significant market share. includes many of the artificial at Google’s online shop. “They just redefined what shared with online data centers Over the past quarter, intelligence features of its flag- Osterloh contended that a mid-priced phone can do,” to handle tasks, Google chief South Korea’s Samsung led all ship devices, is priced from the price is about half that of Forrester Research principal executive Sundar Pichai said manufacturers with a 23 per- $399, executives said as Google latest generation premium analyst Frank Gillett said at the while discussing steps being cent share in a global market Google senior VP of devices and services Rick Osterloh introduces the opened its annual I/O develop- smartphones but is built with event. taken to strengthen privacy and that fell 6.6 percent, according new Pixel 3a and pricing at an event in Mountain View, California on ers conference near its head- camera, digital assistant and “But they didn’t tell us what security of users. to research firm IDC. Tuesday. (EPA) www.guide.com.qa  Thursday, May 9, 2019

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Achieving the ‘three-peat’ Qatar’s ace 400m in Shanghai 12 months ago left McLeod overwhelmed with hurdler will line emotion. “The appreciation and re- up against Rai spect they have for hurdlers Benjamin at IAAF here is really special to me,” said McLeod. “I always want Diamond League to go out there and do my very best just for the fans, to show on May 18 my appreciation for the appre- ciation they show for me.” IAAF The Jamaican’s first SHANGHAI Shanghai victory came in 2016 when he clocked a world- TWO of the three fastest men leading 12.98 to grab the title in history will clash in the ahead of two world champions 400m hurdles in Shanghai and the world record-holder. when Abderrahman Samba He went on to claim Olympic lines up against Rai Benjamin gold in 2016 and added world at the IAAF Diamond League outdoor gold to his collection meeting on May 18. in London in 2017. Samba, the world No.1 at McLeod will clash with 400m hurdles, is looking to Ortega again on 18 May when extend an unbeaten streak battle resumes for the 2019 that stretches back to the crown with the Spaniard seek- IAAF World Championships ing his first victory after finish- London 2017 where he was ing runner-up in 2015, 2017 seventh. and 2018. Since then he hasn’t lost Others aiming to wrest the a race at his specialist event, crown from McLeod’s grasp winning all of his races in his include 2015 world champion 2018 IAAF Diamond League Sergey Shubenkov and 2012 campaign and lowering the Olympic champion and world Asian record three times, cul- record-holder Aries Merritt, minating with a 46.98 clock- who is seeking a first Shanghai ing in Paris to move to second victory on his eighth appear- on the world all-time list. Rai ance at the meeting. Benjamin had been sharing Merritt will be joined by the second spot on the world US compatriot Devon Al- all-time list with Ed Moses af- Abderrahman Samba on way to winning the Doha Diamond League meeting in 2018. len, world indoor champion ter running 47.02 to win the Andrew Pozzi and European NCAA title last year, but he 19.99 last year and started his Yasmani Copello, Olympic fourth successive victory in successful athlete ever in the his third straight title in 13.16. indoor Milan Trajkovic of was bumped down one place 2019 outdoor campaign with finalist Annsert Whyte of Ja- Shanghai. meeting’s traditional blue More significantly, he Cyprus. on that list after Samba’s run a 400m PB of 44.31. The race maica and Feng Zhiqiang of The Jamaican sprint hur- riband contest. moved ahead of his boyhood China’s hopes rest with in Paris. in Shanghai will be Benjamin’s China are also in the line-up. dler made history last year The 25-year-old shrugged hero, Liu Xiang, who enjoyed Asian champion Xie Wenjun, Benjamin hasn’t contested first IAAF Diamond League In the 110m hurdles, world when he completed a hat- off injury niggles to beat two crowd-pleasing victories who hopes to repeat his 2014 a 400m hurdles race since appearance. and Olympic champion Omar trick of Shanghai hurdles Spain’s Olympic silver medal- at his home-town meeting be- victory after missing last year’s then, but he ran a 200m PB of World silver medallist McLeod will be targeting a wins to become the most list Orlando Ortega and claim fore his retirement in 2012. meeting with injury. Delhi survive Sunrisers scare SCOREBOARD

SUNRISERS HYDERABAD Wriddhiman Saha c Shreyas Iyer b Ishant Sharma 8 Martin Guptill c Keemo Paul b Amit Mishra ...... 36 Manish Pandey c S Rutherford b Keemo Paul .... 30 Kane Williamson b Ishant ...... 28 Vijay Shankar c Axar Patel b Trent Boult ...... 25 Mohammad Nabi c Axar b Keemo Paul ...... 20 Deepak Hooda Run Out Rishabh Pant ...... 4 Rashid Khan c Rishabh Pant b Paul ...... 0 Basil Thampi Not Out ...... 1 India among favourites to Extras: (2lb, 1nb, 7w) ...... 10 TOTAL: (20.0 overs) ...... 162-8 Fall of Wickets: 1-31 Saha, 2-56 Guptill, 3-90 win World Cup: Kapil Dev Pandey, 4-111 Williamson, 5-147 Shankar, 6-160 Nabi, 7-161 Hooda, 8-161 Khan. Bowling: Boult 3-0 -7-1 (1w), Ishant 4-0-34-2, Axar AFP 4-0-30-0, Mishra 4-0-16-1, Paul 4-0-32-3 (5w, NEW DELHI 1nb), Rutherford 1-0-11-0 (1w). DELHI CAPITALS Prithvi Shaw c Vijay Shankar b Khaleel Ahmed ...56 FORMER captain Kapil Dev Shikhar Dhawan st Saha b Deepak Hooda ...... 17 on Wednesday pegged India as Shreyas Iyer c Saha b Khaleel Ahmed ...... 8 Rishabh Pant c Nabi b Bhuvneshwar Kumar ...... 49 one of the top three favourites to Colin Munro lbw Rashid Khan ...... 14 win the World Cup, which starts Axar Patel c Saha b Rashid Khan ...... 0 later this month, saying their Sherfane Rutherford c Nabi b Bhuvneshwar ...... 9 pace bowling would come good Keemo Paul Not Out ...... 5 Right balance Amit Mishra Obstructing Field ...... 1 in seaming English conditions. Extras: (1b, 5w): ...... 6 India open their campaign India has the combination of TOTAL: (19.5 overs) ...... 165-8 against South Africa on June youth & experience. They have Fall of Wickets : 1-66 Dhawan, 2-84 Iyer, 3-87 5 in Southampton with an eye Shaw, 4-111 Munro, 5-111 Patel, 6-151 Rutherford, the right balance in four fast 7-158 Pant, 8-161 Mishra. on clinching their third title in bowlers, three spinners and two Bowling: Bhuvneshwar 4-0-42-2 (2w), Nabi 4-0-29- the 50-over showpiece event. 0, Khaleel 2.5-0-24-2 (1w), Rashid Khan 4-1-15-2 “Winning team looks like big names in Virat Kohli and (1w), Basil Thampi 4-0-41-0, Hooda 1-0-13-1 (1w). India, England and Australia (M.S.) Dhoni. and surprise package can be 1983 World Cup winning by paceman Ishant Sharma New Zealand,” the Indian for 28, but Vijay Shankar and World Cup-winning skipper captain Kapil Dev Mohammad Nabi helped ac- told reporters at a promotion- Delhi Capitals’ Parthiv Shaw (centre) and other team members celebrate after winning the Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the celerate the scoring in the last al event in New Delhi. “They are fantastic, very Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. (AFP) four overs to take them to a “India has the combina- good. English conditions will challenging total. tion of youth and experience. help them. They can swing Shankar hit two fours and They have the right balance in the ball,” said Dev, known as Shaw, Pant help Capitals set up Qualifier 2 clash with Chennai Super Kings as many sixes in his 11-ball 25 four fast bowlers, three spin- “Haryana Hurricane” during while Nabi made 20 from 13 ners and two big names in Vi- his playing days for his pace. REUTERS Delhi rode on aggressive boundaries and two sixes before dismissed for obstructing the balls. Delhi all-rounder Keemo rat Kohli and (M.S.) Dhoni,” “They have Bumrah and VISAKHAPATNAM knocks by Shaw and Pant to Pant took Delhi close to victory. field by getting in the way of Paul finished with figures of he said. Shami who can bowl 145 edge a thrilling game with a Wicketkeeper-batsman a throw at the stumps, before 3-32 from his four overs, includ- India’s pace battery is led (kmph) plus. So we have swing, PRITHVI Shaw’s half-century ball to spare. Pant, who was left out of they sealed a famous victory. ing two wickets in the final over. by Jasprit Bumrah, the world’s we have pace. That’s a very and Rishabh Pant’s 21-ball 49 Delhi face Chennai Super India’s World Cup squad, Earlier, Hyderabad’s top-or- The West Indian was also top bowler in the one-day for- good combination to have.” helped Delhi Capitals seal a Kings in another playoff on smashed five sixes and two der failed to convert starts into involved in a controversial mat, and includes Mohammed Dev, who led India to their two-wicket win over Sunris- Friday to determine who meets boundaries but missed out on big scores with Martin Guptill run out on the penultimate Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar maiden World Cup in 1983 ers Hyderabad in their Indian three-times champions Mum- a well-deserved half-century dismissed for 36 while Manish ball of the Hyderabad in- and Hardik Pandya. when his side beat two-time Premier League (IPL) playoff bai Indians in Sunday’s final. when he was caught attempt- Pandey perished for 30. nings, after Deepak Hooda Bumrah has been hailed champions West Indies to take on Wednesday to move a step Indian opener Shaw laid ing one too many big shots. Hyderabad were 111 for was caught short of his crease for his ability to bowl yorkers the trophy at Lord’s, said it closer to the final. the platform with a blistering Delhi survived a nervy final the loss of four wickets after having collided with him in at the death, while Shami and was the “belief” which sepa- Chasing 163 for victory, 56 off 38 balls that included six over in which Amit Mishra was Kane Williamson was bowled the middle of the pitch. Kumar have also impressed. rated winners from the rest. Sports Thursday, May 9, 2019 17 Qatar’s two pairs to feature in beach volleyball worlds It is a third time for Younousse to take part in the worlds TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK credible run of victories and DOHA are still playing together. The Dutch pair will be QATAR’S two pairs got a rare among the 96 teams (48 per opportunity to figure in the gender), while the likes of April FIVB Beach Volleyball World Ross, Alison Cerutti and Phil Championships 2019, which Dalhausser have won the title is scheduled in Hamburg, Ger- before, they did so with former many from June 28 to July 7. partners. Cherif Younousse and At the moment, the FIVB Ahmed Tijan qualified for has declared 45 pairs each for the prestigious champion- the men and women cham- ship on the strength of their pionships. Three wild cards world ranking, while Assam would be announced later on Mahmoud and Tamer Ab- May 27 when the entry list is delrasoul made the cut as one confirmed. of the top four teams in Asia. World number ones An- Barring Younousse, re- ders Mol and Christian Sørum maining three players will play from Norway lead the field in Ahmed Tijan (left) and Cherif Younousse of Qatar: Hoping to get good results in the world championship. Assam Mahmoud serves as Tamer Abdelrasoul watches on during the in the worlds for the first time. the men’s section. Led by Brazil second Katara Open in Doha this year. Younousse featured in two and the United States, 90 men’s Central America and Carib- qualified for four berths per women gained four spots and worlds with Jefferson Santos and women’s teams from 38 bean) confederations. gender, but only three men’s the men one berth via the FIVB 2017 title together in Vienna. this past weekend in Kuala Pereira in 2015 and 2017. In countries representing all five Brazil secured their four and four women’s pairs fin- World Tour entry list. Nils Evandro is now teamed with Lumpur, Malaysia to earn the the Vienna, Austria in 2017, confederations have qualified men’s and four women’s berths ished among the top teams on Ehlers and Lars Fluggen were 2015 FIVB World and 2016 fourth and final spot for a Bra- he and Pereira were ninth and for the Hamburg meet. after finishing among the top the FIVB World Tour entry list. awarded a host country spot Rio Olympic champion Bruno zilian men’s team. Alison also two years before in The Hague, The list of 45 players per 23 teams per gender on the The fourth American men’s as the second German men’s Oscar Schmidt while Andre is captured a gold medal with they had made a dazzling de- gender includes the top men’s FIVB World Tour entry list. team of Billy Allen and Stafford team in the 2019 FIVB World currently paired with George Emanuel Rego at the 2011 but, getting the fifth spot. and women’s teams from the Points on the entry list are cal- Slick qualified via the NORCE- Championships. Wanderley. Rome World Championships. Currently, Younousse and FIVB World Tour entry list culated by combining points of CA continental process. Leading the Brazilian bri- Alison Cerutti, who was Pedro Solberg, who placed Tijan are world-ranked sixth along with the continental each player’s best four finishes Germany secured six gade are reigning champions Bruno’s partner at the 2015 third at the 2015 FIVB World and share the spot with Dutch quota qualifiers from the Asian among his or her last six events berths for Hamburg as the Evandro Goncalves and Andre Worlds and 2016 Olympics, Championships in the Nether- Alexander Brouwer and Rob- (AVC), African (CAVB), Euro- played on the international cir- European hosts stage their Loyola Stein, who are play- also qualified with Alvaro lands with Evandro, also quali- ert Meeuwsen, who had won pean (CEV), South American cuit. second worlds after holding ing with different partners Filho. Alison and Alvaro used fied with new partner Vitor the title in 2013 with an in- (CSV) and NORCECA (North, The United States also it in 2005 in Berlin. German this season after winning the a gold medal performance Felipe. Smith slams 89 as Warner Hamilton favourite flops in World Cup warm-up AFP for Spanish GP in BRISBANE (AUSTRALIA) STEVE Smith hit an attractive unbeaten 89 but David Warn- er was out for a duck as Aus- tralia made 277 for six against a New Zealand XI in a World big test for Ferrari Cup warm-up on Wednesday. Usman Khawaja and Glenn Maxwell were also REUTERS among the runs, scoring 56 BARCELONA and 52 respectively, but it was former skipper Smith who was LEWIS Hamilton is favourite the star attraction. to win the Spanish Grand Prix After being dismissed for for a fourth time, and third in a 22 in his return to Austral- row, on Sunday and retake the ian colours on Monday after a Formula One world champion- year-long ban for ball-tamper- ship lead from Mercedes team ing, he made the most of his mate Valtteri Bottas. opportunity in the second of Needless to say, Ferrari three “unofficial” one-dayers have another script in mind for in Brisbane. a race seen as something of a lit- Smith came to the crease mus test for their title prospects. when Shaun Marsh was out Sebastian Vettel and Charles for 28 and was in fine touch, Leclerc dominated pre-season stroking an array of fours and Australian player Steve Smith bats during the second of three warm testing at Barcelona’s Circuit de sixes, in a major boost for Aus- up matches against New Zealand in Brisbane on Wednesday. (AFP) Catalunya amid excited talk of tralia ahead of their World Ferrari ending Mercedes’ five- Cup defence in England. a catch to cover without scor- months of cricket with a mus- year stranglehold on the sport. Warner, who made 39 on ing, lasting just six balls. cle tear, but was recalled for They return reeling from his return from the “Sandpa- Meanwhile, pace spear- his first game since the Sri four successive Mercedes one- pergate” scandal, didn’t fare head Mitchell Starc will make Lanka Test series. two finishes, an unprecedented as well. his long-awaited bowling re- Australia won the first start to the season by any team, He opened the innings turn as New Zealand attempt of the three-match practice and hoping an engine upgrade with Aaron Finch, rather than to chase down 278 at Allan series, where games are not -- brought forward by two races Khawaja, but was soon back Border Field. counted as full one-day inter- -- will swing things their way. on the sidelines after spooning Starc has missed three nationals, by one wicket.

If Mercedes are again quicker at such a bench- mark circuit, where the Australian paceman Richardson champions have won four times in the last five years, the writing will be ruled out of World Cup on the wall for Ferrari. Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton arrives on the red carpet for the 2019 Met Gala, the annual benefit for REUTERS “Jhye will continue with his more chances of getting injured They need to step up a the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York, USA on Tuesday. (EPA-EFE) SYDNEY rehabilitation and we will look again,” Hassan said in an inter- gear and start turning to resume bowling in the com- view on the Afghan board’s Fa- things around. SPANISH GP FACTFILE teringly quick in winter testing, AUSTRALIAN pace bowler ing weeks,” Beakley said. cebook page. so the Spanish Grand Prix will Jhye Richardson has been Australia’s first match in “Every player has to retire Statistics for Sunday’s Spanish Formula One Grand RACE WINS be anything but easy.” Bottas ruled of his maiden Cricket their World Cup title defence is one day... I think it is better to If Mercedes are again Prix at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya, the fifth * Hamilton has 75 victories from 233 races and is leads five times world champi- World Cup by a shoulder in- against Afghanistan in Bristol retire when a player is perform- race of the season. closing the gap to Schumacher’s record 91. He has also quicker at such a benchmark won 53 of the 104 races in the V6 turbo hybrid era that on Hamilton by a single point, jury and was withdrawn from on June 1. ing well and before he becomes circuit, where the champions Lap distance: 4.655 km. started in 2014. with both men on two wins, by the squad for the tournament a burden for the team. have won four times in the last Total distance: 307.104 km (66 laps) * Vettel, third on the all-time list, has 52. virtue of the Finn’s fastest lap in in England and Wales on Revised squad: “Therefore, I decided to five years, the writing will be on 2018 pole: Lewis Hamilton (Britain) Mercedes Ferrari have won 235 races since 1950, McLaren 182, the Australian season opener. Wednesday. Aaron Finch (captain), Usman Khawaja, David step aside form ODI cricket 2018 winner: Hamilton Williams 114, Mercedes 91 and Red Bull 59. Former Warner, Steve Smith, Shaun Marsh, Glenn the wall for Ferrari. They need Race lap record: Daniel Ricciardo (Australia) Red Bull, champions McLaren and Williams have not won since British bookmakers Wil- The 22-year-old, who made and continue playing T20 to step up a gear and start turn- 2018. One minute 18.441 seconds. 2012. liam Hill have Hamilton as race his one-day international de- Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey, Pat cricket for a few more years.” ing things around. * Hamilton has won three times in Spain (2014, 2017, favourite at 6-4, with Bottas but in January last year, will Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson, Hassan, who underwent two Both teams have been talk- 2018). Kimi Raikkonen (2005, 2008), Sebastian Vettel POLE POSITION on 9-4 and Vettel and Leclerc be replaced by namesake Kane Nathan Coulter-Nile, Jason Behrendorff, knee surgeries in 2012, ex- (2011) and Max Verstappen (2016) are also past win- * Hamilton has a record 84 career poles, Vettel 55. Nathan Lyon, Adam Zampa. ing up the other’s chances. ners. Only one race has been won from pole so far this sea- priced at 9-2. Richardson after failing to re- pressed his gratitude to the “The last four races, on av- * All but three of the last 18 Spanish Grands Prix have son, by Bottas in Azerbaijan. Barcelona has also been a cover from a shoulder disloca- board and the team manage- erage, we were not quite there been won from pole position. happy hunting ground for Red tion he suffered playing against ment for recalling him for the so I think we are not the favour- * The only drivers to win in Barcelona from off the front PODIUM Bull, with Max Verstappen be- Pakistan in March. Fast bowler Hassan to World Cup. row are Michael Schumacher (third on the grid in * Hamilton has 138 career podiums and needs to fin- ites going to Barcelona,” said 1996), Fernando Alonso (from fifth in 2013) and ish in the top three in every race this year to equal coming the sport’s youngest “This is obviously very dis- quit ODI after WC “I’d also like to tell fans that Vettel, winner with Red Bull Verstappen (fourth in 2016). Schumacher’s record of 155. Vettel has 113. winner there in 2016. appointing news for the team Recalled Afghanistan quick I have proven my fitness (to) in 2011, after finishing third in * McLaren’s Carlos Sainz is now the only Spanish driver Former Red Bull team mate and for Jhye, who has been Hamid Hassan will quit one earn my place, having worked on the grid. MILESTONE Azerbaijan. * Ferrari are the most successful team at the Circuit de Mercedes have won the first four races of the season Daniel Ricciardo, now at Re- exceptional throughout his day cricket after a last hurrah at hard for the last six months Team principal Mattia Bi- Catalunya with eight wins. Since the first Spanish Grand with one-two finishes, the first team to do that. nault, has a three-place grid rehabilitation process,” team the World Cup in England and in various fitness and training notto agreed: “Obviously Mer- Prix in 1951, the Italian team have won the race 12 Ferrari, in 1952, won their first four races one-two but drop as punishment for a bi- physiotherapist David Beakley Wales, the 31-year-old has said. camps. cedes are very strong at the times. did not compete at Indianapolis, which was included as zarre collision with Toro Ros- said in a Cricket Australia news The Afghan selectors “It’s been a long gap... I moment. I’m pretty sure they The circuit is out of contract after this year. a round of the championship. so’s Daniil Kvyat in Baku. release. sprang a surprise last month hope I’ll be able to perform well will be very strong as well in A Brazilian-Austrian flag “After his most recent as- when they recalled the right- in the World Cup and repay the Barcelona. “The results seem to paint a will be displayed on the podi- sessment and attempting to arm paceman, who played the faith that fans and the board “Many teams will bring Flattering relatively clear picture, but the um in tribute to the late triple bowl in the nets, it was clear last of his 32 ODIs against Ire- have shown in my ability.” aero package or car develop- Mercedes principal Toto truth is that they’re too flatter- champion Ayrton Senna and that Jhye was not progressing land in July 2016, to share new Afghanistan will play ODIs ments, so that will be again a Wolff dismissed Vettel’s por- ing. The performance has fluc- Roland Ratzenberger who died as fast as required and there- ball duty with Dawlat Zadran. against Scotland and Ireland different balance compared to trayal of Ferrari as underdogs tuated in the first four races,” at Imola in May 25 years ago. fore, in consultation with selec- “When a player goes before beginning their World what we’ve seen so far in the for the first race of the Euro- said the Austrian. Sunday’s race is the first since tors, we made the decision to through so many injury and Cup campaign on June 1 against season,” he added. pean season. “Our opponents were blis- the anniversary. withdraw him from the squad. recovery processes, there are holders Australia in Bristol. 18 Thursday, May 9, 2019 Sports ‘Giants’ Liverpool savour remarkable Champions League comeback

son Becker made an important Stand-in striker save from Luis Suarez before Wijnaldum sent Anfield into Origi and raptures twice in a matter of Wijnaldum both minutes. Firstly, the Dutch mid- scored twice fielder was found by Trent Al- exander-Arnold’s low cross and as Messi’s side drilled under Ter Stegen. And from Liverpool’s next threw away a attack, Xherdan Shaqiri picked out Wijnaldum to head home 3-0 first leg lead at the Kop end. Valverde desperately tried AFP to salvage the match, replac- LIVERPOOL ing former Liverpool player Philippe Coutinho with Nelson LIVERPOOL manager Jur- Semedo. gen Klopp said his team had Barcelona’s Lionel Messi reacts during his team’s loss to Liverpool at The change briefly had an the “mentality of giants” af- Anfield.(EPA-EFE) impact, but a sluggish Barca ter they pulled off one of the were made to look foolish when most remarkable turnarounds football. It’s so nice.” has made a habit of scoring they were caught napping by in Champions League history, Wijnaldum admitted he important goals in Liverpool’s a quickly-taken Alexander- thrashing Lionel Messi’s Bar- had been smarting at being challenge for a first Premier Arnold corner that picked out celona 4-0 to reach the final for forced to start on the bench and League title in 29 years and Origi completely unmarked to the second year running. felt he had a point to prove. he notched his first ever in the fire high into the net, sparking Stand-in striker Divock “Once again we showed Champions League on seven extraordinary celebrations. Origi and substitute Georginio that everything is possible in minutes, pouncing on the re- “There have been glorious, Wijnaldum both scored twice Liverpool striker Divock Origi (right) celebrates wtih teammates after scoring the winner against football,” the Dutchman said. “I bound after Marc-Andre ter entirely improbable games in as Lionel Messi’s side threw Barcelona during their UEFA Champions league semi-final second leg match at Anfield in Liverpool on was really angry at the manager Stegen had denied Jordan Liverpool’s European history, away a 3-0 first leg lead and Tuesday. (AFP) that he put me on the bench but Henderson’s initial effort. including the mind-bending crashed out at a frenzied An- I had to do something to help Messi, who had dominated highs of Istanbul,” the Guard- field. stage will now culminate in a Liverpool went into the talented giants. It’s unbeliev- the team when I came on. the first leg with two goals, had ian newspaper said. “But this The nature of Liverpool’s final against either Ajax or Tot- match deprived of two of their able,” he told BT Sport. “We believe it from the quickly and uncharacteristi- was something else, an effort victory was quickly compared tenham in Madrid on June 1 most potent attacking weapons “The whole game was too start. People from outside (the cally been rattled by Liverpool of will that, frankly, took the to the 2005 Champions League when they could become kings in Mohamed Salah and Rob- much. Winning is difficult but club), they thought it was not defender Andy Robertson, breath away.” final in Istanbul when they of Europe for a sixth time. erto Firmino due to injury. with a clean sheet, I don’t know possible, but we still managed wagging his finger in the Scots- And while Liverpool are came back from 3-0 down to For Barcelona, the crushing However, Origi and Wijnal- how they did it. to do this.” man’s face. dreaming of also grabbing the beat AC Milan on penalties. defeat was the second consecu- dum stepped up magnificently, “It means so much to all of Origi would almost cer- Liverpool were seemingly Premier League title this week- A season that threatened tive year they had surrendered leaving Klopp to marvel at his us. There are more important tainly not have started the dealt another injury blow as end, Valverde’s future could be to end with Liverpool being a commanding first-leg lead players in a joyous outburst things in the world. But creat- match had Salah -- the Premier Robertson could not continue bleak. pipped to the Premier League in this competition -- and the laced with profanities. ing this emotional atmosphere League’s top scorer this season after half-time. But his replace- “I do not know how it’s go- title by Manchester City this scale of the capitulation leaves “It’s 10 past 10, most of together is so special. It’s all with 22 goals -- and Firmino ment, Wijnaldum, was to have ing to affect me,” Valverde said. weekend and exiting the Cham- coach Ernesto Valverde facing your children are probably in about the players. been fit. a dramatic impact. “But here we are, the coach has pions League at the semi-final the sack. bed but these boys are f*****g “It shows what’s possible in But the 24-year-old Belgian Liverpool goalkeeper Alis- to take responsibility.”

Sarri fears transfer ban will ruin Al Rayyan out of ACL after loss AFC.COM Chelsea’s title hopes next season DOHA TWO goals in five minutes AFP tract next year, Sarri could be helped Al Ittihad reach the LONDON forced to sell a player he would 2019 AFC Champions League prefer to keep rather than risk knock-out stage with a 2-0 MAURIZIO Sarri said Chelsea losing him for nothing when his win over Al Rayyan at Jas- have no chance of competing deal expires. sim bin Hamad Stadium on with Manchester City and Liv- That would further weaken Matchday Five on Tuesday. erpool next season unless their his options, but the Italian re- Al Rayyan had suffered two-window transfer ban is mains intent on staying with their joint-heaviest AFC overturned. Chelsea next term. Champions League defeat Chelsea were hit with the The former Napoli manager in the reverse fixture, falling ban for breaches of the inter- insists he would be able to sur- to a 5-1 humbling by Al Itti- national transfer rules on mi- vive without new signings at had in Jeddah on Matchday nors and FIFA threw out their Chelsea next term, despite the One. They needed a win on appeal against the decision on obvious impact on his team’s home soil to stand a chance Wednesday. development. of grabbing one of the two The Blues will take their Asked if he would be ready Round-of-16 tickets. fight against the transfer em- Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri speaks during a press conference at to promote youth talents to the The hosts threatened bargo to the Court of Arbitra- Chelsea’s training ground in Cobham on Wednesday. (EPA-EFE) senior squad next term, Sarri through Abdulaziz al Ha- tion for Sport (CAS), but it was said: “I like to play with young sia whose seventh-minute Action from the AFC Champions League match between Al Rayyan the worst possible news for unable to sign the players he only one, two players, otherwise players, so for me it’s not a big touch of Mohammed Ala and Al Ittihad in Doha on Tuesday. Sarri ahead of Thursday’s Eu- believes are needed to fight City it’s very difficult to improve im- problem. Eldin’s cross was not strong ropa League semi-final second and Liverpool in the Premier mediately. “At the moment, we spoke enough to direct it goalward. pass and drilled an effort eran finished first-time into leg against Eintracht Frankfurt. League. “I think we are a very good one month ago about the pre- Al Ittihad responded a few from a narrow angle that the bottom corner to open Having booked a place “It’s very difficult to cover team, so we need only one, two season, the program of the next minutes later as Nasir al was saved by Al Ittihad goal- the scoring for the visitors. in next season’s Champions the gap at the moment; we need players, no more.” season. But we didn’t speak Shamrani stabbed Abdul- keeper Fawaz al Qarni, while A swift display of pass- League after securing a top four to work, probably we need to do FIFA confirmed it has “par- about the market, also because lah al Amar’s cross wide off Abdulaziz al Bishi shot high ing deep into Al Rayyan’s finish in the Premier League, something from the market,” tially upheld” Chelsea’s appeal, at the moment we don’t know target. and wide for the Saudi side half was followed by another Chelsea are bidding to win the said Sarri, whose third-placed but only in allowing the club if we’ll be able to go into the A quick succession of as the first half ended goal- Muwallad assist, setting up first trophy of Sarri’s reign in team are 24 points behind lead- to sign European players aged market. Every month I have passes at the edge of the Al less. Romarinho to finish from a the Europa League. ers City. under 16. The ban on signing a report, about the players on Rayyan penalty box saw Car- Al Ittihad came out a tight angle in the 67th min- They are favoured to reach “So it’s not easy, because the over-16s remains in place, leav- loan, we have 45 or 46 players los Villanueva slip a through different side in the second ute, doubling Al Ittihad’s the final after drawing 1-1 in level of the top two is very, very ing Chelsea unable to make on loan. Of course, we need to pass for Shamrani who half and were soon in front lead. Frankfurt in the first leg last high. As we can see in Europe so changes to Sarri’s squad unless consider who is ready. watched his outside-of-the- through Shamrani’s 32nd The visitors survived a week. But Sarri is concerned it’s not easy. Of course, we have they win the CAS appeal. “Two or three of those boot finish tipped by the leg AFC Champions League goal. late scare as Lucca Borges that a potentially uplifting to work and we have to try. In With Real Madrid expected players are very interesting of of goalkeeper Fahad Younis. Fahad al Muwallad sent struck the woodwork from end to hs troubled first season my opinion we can reduce the to make a move for Blues star course. But we need to consider Hasia latched onto a through pass for Shamrani a curled free-kick in added would be erased if Chelsea are gap. I think that we have to buy Eden Hazard, who is out of con- the level.” Ahmed al Saadi’s through inside the box and the vet- time. Nadal makes light work of Auger-Aliassime in Madrid opener Stage set for 2020 AFP here in the first round. ment for the first time after she MADRID Aside from some late resist- eased past Belarusian Aliaksan- AFC U-19 qualifiers ance, however, that saw a nerv- dra Sasnovich 6-2, 6-3. RAFAEL Nadal made the per- ous Nadal broken when serving Osaka pulled out of the fect start to his bid for a sixth for the match, Auger-Aliassime semi-finals in Stuttgart last AFC ceive automatic qualifica- Madrid Open title on Wednes- struggled to cope with his oppo- month with an abdominal in- KUALA LUMPUR tion. day by beating Canadian teen- nent’s power and spin on one of jury but has said she is no long- The MAs that have been ager Felix Auger-Aliassime in his favourite courts. er feeling discomfort during ASIA’S rising stars will learn selected as the hosts of the straight sets. Nadal has not arrived in matches. their opponents for the AFC Qualifiers will be drawn into Nadal has endured a turbu- Madrid without winning in ei- “The ab injury was always U-19 Championship 2020 separate groups. The West lent few weeks after slipping to ther Monte Carlo or Barcelona sort of in the back of my mind, Qualifiers in the official draw hosts are; Bahrain, Iraq, surprise defeats in both Monte since 2015 and, after also pull- but that was more in the first ceremony at the AFC House Islamic Republic of Iran, Carlo and Barcelona last month ing out of Indian Wells due to round and now I feel fine, so on Thursday. Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Ta- before then being hit by a stom- a knee injury in March, con- that’s great,” Osaka said. A total of 46 Member As- jikistan. Cambodia, Chinese ach bug on Sunday. cern was growing ahead of the Rafael Nadal in action during his second round match against Felix “I’m at a really good place sociations (MAs) will battle it Taipei, Indonesia, Myanmar But there was never much French Open later this month. Auger-Aliassime at the Mutua Madrid Open on Wednesday. (EPA-EFE) right now. I feel like I’m having out in the Qualifiers divided and Vietnam will be the East sign of an upset in the Spanish The 32-year-old, who will fun playing tennis again which into 2 zones of WEST (West zone hosts. capital, where the world num- be chasing his 18th Grand Slam reached 12 Grand Slam semi- Wawrinka, meanwhile, beat is always a good thing for me. + South + Central) with The Qualifiers will be ber two began with a 6-3, 6-3 title at Roland Garros, will now finals between them. Argentina’s Guido Pella 6-3, I always play well if I have that 25 teams and EAST (East played on November 2-10, victory. The 18-year-old Auger- face another young talent in It took Nishikori just over 6-4, with a break in each set mentality.” +ASEAN) with 21 teams. 2019. Aliassime is enjoying some- America’s Frances Tiafoe. two hours to win 7-5, 7-5 against proving enough for the three- In the last eight, the two- The 11 group winners Saudi Arabia clinched thing of a breakthrough year Nishikori and Wawrinka Bolivian qualifier Hugo Dellien, time Grand Slam champion. time major champion will face and four best second-placed their third AFC U-19 title in after beating Borna Coric, Fabio will meet in the third round who saved seven set points dur- World number one Naomi Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic teams among all groups shall 2018, for the first time since Fognini and Stefanos Tsitsipas, on Thursday, an early show- ing a fightback from 5-1 down in Osaka is through to the quarter- who beat Ukrainian qualifier qualify to the Finals along- 1992, after defeating Korea as well as Denis Shapovalov down for two players that have the opening set. finals of the women’s tourna- Kateryna Kozlova 6-0, 6-2. side the hosts, who will re- Republic 2-1 in the final. Nation Thursday, May 9, 2019 19 ‘Investor Day’ connects tech startups with investors

“MENA Dojo provided Startups pitch to potential investors to expand these startups not just with in- innovative business ventures in market valuable ideas on how to accel- erate the growth of their busi- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK execute highly effective mar- ness and thrive in a competitive DOHA keting techniques designed market, but it also gave them to rapidly grow their cus- the opportunity to connect with THE third edition of the MENA tomer base, thereby increas- investors who can help realize Dojo Series A Programme in ing their likelihood of secur- the full operation of their busi- Kuwait has concluded with ing Series A investments and ness venture,” added Saleh. ‘Investor Day’, an exciting op- ensuring the success of their Dr Richard O’Kennedy, portunity for the promising businesses. vice-president for Research, tech-based startup participants In her keynote address, Development and Innovation to pitch their business ideas to Haya Al-Ghanim, Investment at Qatar Foundation, said: a global audience of industry Director at QSTP, said: “For “Startups that develop inno- leaders and potential investors over two decades, Qatar Foun- vative products, services and from across the Arab world. solutions to address societal The regional spin-off of the The Dojo programme is a needs and national priori- internationally-coveted 500 post-seed stage growth accel- ties are key to building a vi- Startups Series A Programme brant innovation ecosystem was organised by global ven- erator programme focused on in Qatar. Through platforms ture capital firm 500 Start- driving scale through a struc- like the MENA Dojo, we are ups in partnership with Qatar tured and disciplined frame- empowering such startups to Science & Technology Park work to enhance their distri- impactfully contribute to the (QSTP) – part of Qatar Foun- bution, marketing and sales The programme was organised by global venture capital firm 500 Startups in partnership with Qatar Science & Technology Park. socio-economic growth of Qa- dation Research, Development strategies tar and the region. and Innovation (QF RDI). Dojo will continue to be the and disciplined framework local market needs, sells a driven by AI that streamlines “By connecting innovative During the five-week ac- driving force for the next bil- to enhance their distribution, suite of products that use arti- online payments. minds with visionary inves- celerator growth programme, dation has planted the seeds lion-dollar startup, forever marketing and sales strategies. ficial intelligence (AI), behav- Yosouf Abdelrahman tors through ‘Investor Day’, 14 technology startups from of entrepreneurship in MENA changing the entrepreneurial The programme is led by an ioral biometrics, and emer- Saleh, executive director of we are creating opportunities the MENA region, including and inspired a generation of landscape of the region.” amazing team of seasoned en- gent behaviour. QSTP, said: “Innovation is es- for progressive collaborations two from Qatar, worked with home grown ‘tech entrepre- Sharif El-Badawi, 500 trepreneurs, engineers, growth MaktApp, which is current- sential in the development that could trigger growth and internationally renowned neurs’ in Qatar and beyond. Startups Partner, said: “This hackers and investors.” ly based at QSTP, is a startup of any economy, and QSTP effective realization of the busi- growth mentors who helped Our partnership with 500 year, after a competitive appli- Taking part this year were established by an alumnus of is honoured to collaborate nesses’ potential.” them track their company’s Startups reflects Qatar Foun- cation process, we selected 14 two Qatari-founded startups: XLR8 – QSTP’s flagship accel- with 500 Startups to provide ‘Investor Day’ also featured key metrics and progress, un- dation’s mission to advance in- companies to participate in our ADGS and MaktApp. ADGS, erator programme that takes promising innovative entrepre- a series of activities that en- cover new marketing chan- novation on a global scale. third regional Dojo programme. a beneficiary of QSTP’s Prod- tech-based services or products neurs the support that will en- couraged participants to net- nels, and identify untapped “This collaboration allows “The Dojo programme is a uct Development Fund, which from the idea stage all the way able them to become important work and establish meaning- opportunities. Through in- us to sponsor and support the post-seed stage growth acceler- provides funding for SMEs to a validated prototype. The contributors to the economic ful working relationships with tensive training and mentor- MENA Dojo Programme. We ator programm focused on driv- and startups developing prod- MaktApp team has developed growth and diversification of industry leaders, investors, and ship, the startups learned to are confident that the MENA ing scale through a structured ucts and services relevant to fatora.io, an invoicing platform the MENA region. fellow participants. Sidra Medicine Pathology Labs Bazm-e-Urdu Qatar holds receives top CAP accreditation Urdu poetry symposium TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ing. Member of BUQ and a moting Urdu language and TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA keen lover of Urdu literature literature. DOHA Shamsuddin Raheemi was Chief guest Moham- BAZM-E-URDU Qatar the guest of honour. The med Yawar hailed BUQ’s THE Pathology Laboratories (BUQ), the oldest Urdu lit- welcome speech was deliv- programmes for promoting at Sidra Medicine has been erary organisation in Qatar, ered by BUQ’s chairman Urdu language and litera- awarded accreditation by the held its monthly poetic sym- Faisal Hanif. ture in the country. Accreditation Committee of the posium at Khayal Khaima, Those who presented Finally, the president of College of American Patholo- Doha, recently. their poetry included Za- the evening Jaleel Nizami gists (CAP). The seminar, which was reef Mehr Baloch, Abdullah thanked BUQ’s leadership Sidra Medicine’s accredi- preceded by dinner hosted by Kamal Akmal, Vazir Ahmed and team for continuing to tation was based on the results BUQ, was compered by BUQ’s Vazir (communications sec- serve the cause of Urdu in of a recent on-site inspection president and popular poet retary of BUQ), Mansoor Qatar. BUQ president Shad by CAP. Muhammad Rafique Shaad Azmi, Iftekhar Raghib (gen- Akolvi delivered the vote of The CAP Accreditation pro- Akolvi. eral secretary), Shaad Akolvi thanks. cess is an internationally recog- President of India Urdu and Jaleel Nizami. The po- Founded in 1959, BUQ nised programme designed to Society Qatar and popu- ets received warm applause has been organising month- help clinical labs achieve excel- lar poet Jaleel Nizami pre- from the audience. ly poetic symposiums for lence. It also helps to ensure the Sidra Medicine’s accreditation was based on the results of a recent on-site inspection by CAP. sided over the programme Shamsuddin Raheemi the last five decades. It also highest standard of care for all while noted social worker delivered a short speech organises quarterly and an- patients. seal of endorsement that test to continue to offer world class and businessman in Qatar on the occasion where he nual Urdu seminars and During the process at Sidra results from the Sidra Medicine laboratory services to support Mohammed Yawar was the stressed the importance of international poetic sympo- Medicine, CAP inspectors ex- pathology labs are meeting and clinical care, education and re- chief guest for the even- such programmes in pro- siums. amined the pathology labora- exceeding industry standards search at Sidra Medicine.” tory’s records and quality con- for clinical excellence.” Sidra Medicine’s Pathol- trol of procedures for the past Sidra Medicine’s Pathology ogy Department specialises in two years. They also examined Lab is now one of more than the following fields: anatomical the qualifications of the labora- 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities pathology; clinical biochemis- tory staff, equipment, facilities, worldwide. try; hematopathology; micro- safety programme and record Dr Abdulla al Kaabi, chief biology and virology; pathol- and overall management. medical officer at Sidra Medi- ogy genetics; and pathology Commenting on the accred- cine said: “I would like to con- sciences. It serves patients by itation, Dr Rusung Tan, chief Dr Rusung Tan - Chief of Pathology gratulate the Pathology Depart- providing state-of-the-art di- of Pathology Services at Sidra ment for demonstrating their agnostic services of the highest Medicine said: “This is a proud The achievement is particularly service distinction that allowed quality and innovative clinical moment for our team as we remarkable given that our clini- us to achieve the prestigious solutions dedicated to improv- were able to demonstrate that cal laboratory only started pro- CAP accreditation. The accredi- ing the diagnosis, treatment, our Pathology lab operates with viding inpatient testing since tation sets another important management and prevention the highest standards of qual- January, 2018. The CAP ac- benchmark for our organisation of childhood and maternal ity, accuracy and patient safety. creditation provides a valuable and strengthens our endeavour diseases. Bazm-e-Urdu Qatar (BUQ) hosted its monthly poetic symposium at Khayal Khaima, Doha, recently. Kahramaa inaugurates Ras Abu Aboud 2 substation TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

QATAR General Electric- ity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has opened and energised Ras Abu Abboud 2 substation successfully. The substation will supply elec- tricity to Ras Abu Aboud Sta- dium, a venue of FIFA 2022 World Cup. With the commissioning of the substation, Kahramaa has achieved all its electricity projects pertaining to FIFA 2022 World Cup Stadiums. Ras Abu Aboud 2 is the last of the five major sub-sta- tions constructed and com- missioned by Kahramaa to energise FIFA 2022 World Cup stadiums. The substation will supply electricity to Ras Abu Aboud Stadium, a venue of FIFA 2022 World Cup. With the commissioning of the substation, Kahramaa has achieved all its electricity projects for FIFA 2022 World Cup Stadiums. The sub-station with the capacity of 66/11 KV was built The substation will supply connected to Ras Abu Aboud mens Global while cables In addition to it, the control systems at the Na- with the Supreme Committee at a total cost of QR93 mil- 80 MVA electricity from four Station through the cable of connecting the substation American company General tional Control Center of Kah- for Delivery & Legacy (SC), lion as part of the 12th phase transformers with a capacity 66 KV with total length of 450 with the feeder are produced Electric (GE) has carried out ramaa which has assigned Kahramaa provided the elec- of Qatar Power Transmission of 40 MVA, each equipped metres. by Doha Cables, a Qatari com- communication work and many businesses to local tricity networks of high inter- System Expansion Network. with 66/11 KV. The station is It was developed by Sie- pany. connected the station to the companies. In cooperation national standards. 20 Thursday, May 9, 2019 The Last Word

HE SHEIKHA HIND GRACES GRADUATION CEREMONY 12 Qataris among 49 WCM-Q graduates AILYN AGONIA DOHA

FORTY-NINE graduates, in- cluding 12 Qataris, received their US-accredited MD de- grees in the presence of Qatar Foundation Vice Chairperson and CEO HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al Thani, dur- ing the Weill Cornell Medi- cine–Qatar (WCM-Q) annual graduation ceremony held at the Sheraton Grand Doha Re- sort & Convention Hotel on Wednesday. The momentous event was attended by WCM-Q Dean Dr Javaid Sheikh and Dr Augustine Choi, The Ste- phen and Suzanne Weiss dean and provost for Medical Affairs at Weill Cornell Medi- cine, along with faculty mem- bers, VIPs and proud families of the new doctors. The WCM-Q Class of 2019, comprising 26 males and 23 females, are now part of the 384 new doctors pro- duced by WCM-Q since its Qatar Foundation Vice-Chairperson and CEO HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al Thani with officials and graduates of the Weill CornellMedicine–Qatar (WCM-Q) graduation ceremony on Wednesday. first graduation ceremony in 2008. wonderful ambassadors of uate Dr Moaz Abdelrehim leadership of Qatar and Qatar The graduates are ex- the college, Qatar Foundation served as the student speaker Foundation. pected to embark on the next and the entire nation, demon- at the ceremony. “To have the greatest im- stage of their careers when strating Qatar’s commitment “It is truly an honour to be pact, and to really help your they will take up residency to unlocking human potential graduating alongside a group patients the most, you’ll need positions at different health- to the whole world. of doctors, but more impor- to keep learning. Today you care institutions in Qatar and He also urged the gradu- tantly people, as caring as you walk out of those doors as the US to pursue specialties ates to be bold in their am- are. To willingly wake up each doctors, but your education including internal medicine, bitions and live for a cause morning in pursuit of a career does not stop here. As you neurology, paediatrics and larger than themselves. that confronts suffering on a go forth as new physicians, general surgery. The keynote speech of the regular basis and demands I urge you to remember the Speaking on the occasion, graduation ceremony was de- substantial amounts of self- lessons you’ve learned here Dean Javaid Sheikh congrat- livered by Dr Aisha Yousuf, sacrifice is truly amazing. at Weill Cornell Medicine, as ulated the new doctors and medical director of Repro- And now as we each go on to well as the friends and col- said, “Graduation is the cul- ductive Surgery at Sidra Med- pursue our residencies or our leagues you’ve made. They mination of everything that address these young, talented curiosity and compassion for future generations and con- icine. She was a graduate of research, our white coats will will sustain you as you find we at WCM-Q strive for, both people as ‘doctor’ for the very their patients. These qualities tributing to building the the inaugural class of WCM- become longer and heavier your own path and your own as faculty and as students, first time.” will develop as they progress country’s world-class health- Q in 2008. because of the growing com- way to care, discover and and it is the highlight of the He added, “Becoming through their careers and I care system in line with the Dr Yousuf inspired the mitments and the self-sacri- teach. I wish you all the best academic year. I speak for a physician is no easy task, look forward to seeing many goals of Qatar National Vision graduates with her own jour- fice required by this profes- and want you to know that everyone at the college when I and the Class of 2019 has of them working in hospitals 2030.” ney towards pursuing a ca- sion”, said Dr Abdelrehim. you will always have a home say that it gives us all tremen- demonstrated great commit- in Qatar, healing the sick, He exuded confidence reer in medicine. In his remarks on the oc- at Weill Cornell Medicine”, dous pleasure to be able to ment to studies, intellectual sharing their wisdom with that the new doctors will be While Class of 2019 grad- casion, Dr Choi, thanked the he said.

NU-Q celebrates graduation of its largest class to date TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

A graduate from Northwestern Uni- versity in Qatar’s (NU-Q) inaugural class, Sara Abdullah al Saadi, spoke to the school’s latest and largest number of graduates at a ceremony on Northwestern’s campus in Doha. In her remarks to the 68 graduating seniors, Saadi told them that NU-Q had “an incredible impact on the person I am today; this school has given me a world-class education, lifelong friends and the tools to go on and make a difference.” In introducing Saadi, NU-Q’s dean noted that while at NU-Q, Saadi “was one of our most active and accomplished students, so no one is surprised by her consider- able achievements since that time.” Saadi is the director of Public Diplo- Students of Northwestern University in Qatar’s graduate at a ceremony on Northwestern’s campus in Doha. macy at Qatar’s embassy in Wash- ington D.C. and concurrently a can- was Northwestern Provost Jona- graduates to accept the challenge ent languages with more than 70 didate for a J.D. degree at Columbia than Holloway, along with other and believe in themselves, “I can’t percent women. A total of 20 stu- Law School. As a student at NU-Q, members of NU-Q’s Joint Advisory promise that you won’t be under- dents received degrees in Journal- she served as president of the stu- Board including HE Dr Hamad bin estimated in your life’s journey. ism and Strategic Communication, dent body and won the Education Abdulaziz al Kuwari, state minister However, I do promise you that while 48 students received degrees City President’s award, the highest with the rank of deputy prime min- you can’t underestimate yourselves in Communication. Sixteen of the honour accorded to a student. ister; Hassan Abdullah al Thawadi, - knowing what you know, being graduates earned minors; seven in Northwestern University Presi- secretary general of the Supreme where you have been and learn- Middle East studies, seven in Me- dent Morton Schapiro, who has Committee for Delivery and Leg- ing what you have learned. Never dia and Politics and two in Gender attended every NU-Q graduation, acy; Samir Mayekar, a member of stop creating, never underestimate and Sexuality Studies. In addition, told this year’s class that their work Northwestern’s Board of Trustees yourselves. Be the source of change 20 students earned certificates in on “research projects, publications, and president of the Northwestern that you want to see in this region.” Strategic Communication and 18 tion. These include awards from ation ceremony, the NU-Q com- films, videos and documentaries Alumni Association and Mayan Ze- This year’s 68 graduates, rep- in Middle East Studies. the Cannes and Ajyal Film Festivals munity including faculty, staff, have been recognised across the beib, chief communication officer resenting 17 countries with nearly This year’s graduating class for short films, documentaries and students, alumni joined the gradu- globe for their excellence. The only (CCO) of Qatar Foundation. half of the group Qatari, make it joins nearly 300 alumni, in addi- stories, as well as forging careers in ates and their family and friends at word I can think of to capture your The student speaker for the the largest and most diverse gradu- tion to Saadi, who are making a media, government, business and a suhour to celebrate the gradua- achievements is astonishing.” ceremony was Hassan Mohammed ating class to date. Together, the mark with impressive accomplish- academia. tion as well as to commemorate the Also attending the ceremony al Jahni who advised his fellow students speak a total of 12 differ- ments and international recogni- Following this year’s gradu- school’s 10-years in Qatar.