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AMIR ARRIVES IN ZAGREB PM OPENS INFORMATION SECURITY CONFERENCE FOR FINANCIAL SECTOR calls for unifying global legal system to safeguard e-banking QNA

PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdul- lah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani inaugurated the Fifth Information Security Confer- ence for the Financial Sector, entitled “Securing Digital As- sets”, in Doha on Sunday. Following the opening of the conference, he toured the exhibi- The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani arrived in Zagreb on Sunday for a two-day state visit tion taking a look at the national to Croatia. The Amir and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at the Interna- and global companies showcas- tional Zagreb Airport Franjo Tudman by Croatian President’s Adviser for Foreign Affairs Dario Mihelin, ing latest technologies in infor- Ambassador of Qatar to Croatia HE Nasser bin Hamad Mubarak al Khalifa, Croatia’s Ambassador to mation security, solutions to Qatar, Croatia’s Assistant Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Ivana Zivkovic and members of various sectors related to infor- Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani at the Fifth the Qatari Embassy in Zagreb. (QNA) mation security, information in- Information Security Conference for the Financial Sector in Doha on Sunday. frastructure, and cybercrime. In a tweet, the PM said, “Qatar’s reliance on digital technology information security efforts, “Qatar’s reliance on digital benefit from international ex- technology sets an example sets an example in sustainable pertise in this area and to apply California fire: in sustainable development, development, making cyber security a the best international stand- Amir condoles Tobacco use among making cyber security a stra- strategic choice for the country in the ards and practices, he added. tegic choice for the coun- financial sector. The @ISFSQatar The shift to digital bank- with Trump try in the financial sector. provides a platform for exchanging ing has led to a variety of risks, students on decline The @ISFSQatar provides expertise to create more secure and including to the payment and a platform for exchanging stable financial incubators.” settlement system, customer expertise to create more data and the infrastructure of Taxes on tobacco products to go up soon secure and stable financial information networks within incubators.” banks, which could threaten CATHERINE W GICHUKI He said Qatar has recog- He said this is an urgent tives of all ministries and sec- the loss of confidence in the DOHA nised the importance of infor- issue that requires rapid co- tors in the country and they banking system, he said. mation security in the financial ordination and protection, coordinate and cooperate to The minister stressed that THERE’S a significant drop sector since the sector plays an especially since cyber at- implement policies and plans this situation requires close co- DOHA The Amir HH Sheikh in the use of tobacco among important role in the economy. tacks transcend geographical to provide a high level of in- operation among government Tamim bin Hamad al Thani on students in the 13-15 year age In a speech, Minister of Fi- boundaries. formation security and help agencies and the banking sec- Sunday sent a cable of condo- group, a new study released by nance HE Ali Shareef al Emadi Several years ago the Na- tackle any attempts to hack the tor and information technol- lences to US President Donald the Ministry of Public Health has called for unifying the leg- tional Cyber Security Com- electronic systems of the state. ogy institutions to develop an Trump on the victims of the (MoPH) has revealed. islative framework of countries mittee was established. It spe- At the international level, integrated vision on how to co- wildfire in California, wishing the According to The Global to protect e-banking transac- cialised in the preparation of the Government of Qatar is ordinate efforts to address the injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS), tions and prevent criminals information security policies also working in coordination electronic risks. the prevalence of tobacco use from exploiting gaps in the leg- and programmes, he said. Its with international and region- among students in Qatar is islation of some countries. members include representa- al organisations to enhance More on page 12 Ô Qatar has region’s 12.1 percent (15.7 percent boys lowest casualty rate and 8.7 percent girls). in road mishaps The prevalence was 20 Director of Public Health Department percent in 2004, 17.9 percent Sheikh Dr Mohammed al Thani. DOHA Qatar has the lowest in 2007, 15 percent in 2013 casualty rate in road accidents in and has come down to 12.1 Cabinet and the Ministry of ‘GCC Summit in Riyadh to be ‘Full report’ on Khashoggi the Gulf region, Director General percent in 2018. Finance.” of Traffic Directorate and Vice A total of 2, 328 students According to the survey, attended by all Gulf countries’ murder in two days: Trump Chairman of the National Traffic in grades 7-9 took part in sur- 11.3 percent of students (15 Safety Committee (NTSC) Major vey of which 1,608 were aged percent of boys and 7.8 per- Kuwaiti Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled al Jarallah af- Washington: US President General Mohammed Saad al between 13 and 15 years. The cent girls) use electronic ciga- firmed on Sunday that the next Gulf Summit will be held Donald Trump has said Kharji said on Sunday. “The aver- survey is done every five years. rettes. in Riyadh in December and will be attended by all Gulf that his administration will age accident rate in the country Speaking at a press confer- “The survey included Qa- countries. “I am optimistic that the level of representa- release in two days a full has declined by 5.4 percent ence to announce the results of taris as well as non-Qataris. A compared to last year. Now, the survey on Sunday, Direc- number of the girls who smoke tion is expected to be high and reflects the keenness report about the killing Qatar boasts of having the lowest tor of Public Health Depart- are non-Qataris mostly those of GCC leaders to maintain this pioneering experience,” of Saudi journalist Jamal number of casuaties in road ac- ment Sheikh Dr Mohammed from , Egypt, Pal- Jarallah said in press statements carried by Kuwait Khashoggi. Trump told cidents in the region,” Kharji told al Thani said taxes on tobacco estine because it is easier for news agency KUNA. Jarallah noted that the Ministerial reporters that the report Qatar Tribune. PAGE 2 products and aerated drinks them to start smoking at this will go up in Qatar very soon. age. A detailed survey showing Committees have been meeting in Kuwait to ensure that will include information on “We are waiting for the the prevalence among differ- the GCC mechanism is maintained. He stressed that this “who did it”. “We’ll be hav- right time to impose high tax- ent nationalities living in Qa- summit represents a ray of hope in reviving the efforts ing a very full report over the next two days, probably es on tobacco and soda drinks. tar will be announced later.” aimed at containing the Gulf dispute. (QNA) Monday or Tuesday,” he said. PAGE 10 Qatar pledges This can happen anytime. The $30 million to decision will be made by the Continued on page 2 Ô GFF (PG 2) Nearly 1 mn availed visa-on-arrival facility in past 14 months Brigadier Mazrouei said the and improvement of services Qatar’s steps to boost tourism paying Ministry of Interior (MoI) has provided by the Ministry of security procedures in place to Interior through Hamad In- rich dividends, says official follow up on those who enter the ternational Airport, which is country. primarily aimed at saving time TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tween August 2017 and October He said the airport’s pass- and effort of travellers. A total of DOHA 2018. port department is fully pre- 24,66190 passengers used the e- “Qatar has taken new steps pared to receive increasing gate facility in 2017. QATAR’S visa-on-arrival facility to facilitate hassle-free entry of number of tourists. The depart- He said the department has given a massive fillip to the tourists. Citizens of 92 coun- ment has now up to 450 em- has completed travel proce- tourism sector, with the country tries have been exempted from ployees, all of them from Qatar, dures of 11,247,859 passengers issuing nearly 1 million immedi- the pre-entry visa procedures. he added. (56,74,623 entry and 55,73,236 ate visas to visitors in the last 14 Among them, nationals from 47 The availability of e-gate exit). He said the department months. countries are not required to pay facility at the Hamad Interna- is now working on a number Grab your copy of Director of Airport Pass- for this visa and will be granted tional Airport has played a sig- of projects to cope with the in- ports Department Brigadier a visa upon arrival at the coun- onward journey ticket and a ho- tion of tourism in Qatar and its nificant role in the smooth entry crease in the number of passen- Q&T magazine with Mohammed Rashid al Mazrouei try’s entry ports, provided they tel reservation in Qatar,” he said. introduction as a favourite des- and exit of passengers. gers and reduce the time it takes today's Qatar Tribune said the administration issued have a passport that is valid for These facilities have contrib- tination on the global tourism This is one of the most im- to complete the procedures in at 958,810 immediate visas be- at least six months, a return and uted significantly to the promo- map,” he added. portant stages of development the passport counters. 02 Monday, November 19, 2018

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AMIR MEETS IRAQI COUNCIL OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER News ‘Qatari-Iraqi relations in brief for mutual benefits’ Amir congratulates Sultan Qaboos THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani sent on Sunday a SPEAKER of the Advisory (Shu- explaining that Qatar’s relation cable of congratulations to Sultan Qaboos bin Said of the Sultan- ra) Council HE Ahmed bin Ab- with has come from the ate of Oman on the occasion of his country’s National Day. (QNA) dullah bin Zaid al Mahmoud has idea that Iraq is an important described the relations between country and its stability and Amir greets king of Morocco Qatar and Iraq as unique and development is of significance mutually beneficial, reiterating to all. THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani sent on Sunday a that the visit of Speaker of Iraqi On his part, Halboosi said cable of congratulations to King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Council of Representatives Mo- they held a fruitful meeting, Morocco on the anniversary of his country’s I-Day. (QNA) hammed al Halboosi is positive. where they discussed different At press conference follow- topics that are of benefit to both Amir congratulates Latvia president ing their meeting, Mahmoud countries and their peoples. said the discussion was fruitful Speaking to Qatar News THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani sent on Sun- regarding issues and multilat- Agency (QNA) Halboosi said day a cable of congratulations to the President of the Republic eral aspects in the parliamen- his meetings in Doha to- of Latvia Raimonds Vejonis on the occasion of his country’s tary cooperation between both day touched on the ways to National Day. (QNA) countries as well as parliamen- strengthen the ties between tary diplomacy in international both countries and people. Deputy Amir greets Sultan Qaboos The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani met with Speaker of Iraqi Council of Repre- conferences in terms of coordi- He said the meetings also sentatives Mohammed al Halboosi and his accompanying delegation in Doha on Sunday. At the begin- nating stances for the benefit of discussed the need to activate THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani sent on ning of the meeting, the Speaker of the Iraqi parliament conveyed the greetings and wishes of good Qatar, Iraq and the region. the economic relations between Sunday a cable of congratulations to Sultan Qaboos bin Said of health and happiness of Iraq’s President Barham Salih and Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi to HH the They also discussed Qatar and Iraq, adding that Oman on the occasion of his country’s National Day. (QNA) Amir, and to the people of Qatar. HH the Amir entrusted the Iraqi Parliament speaker with his greet- strengthening the relations and committees from both govern- ings and wishes of good health and happiness to Iraqi president and prime minister, as well as more the economic cooperation be- ments will be formed to imple- Deputy Amir congratulates progress and prosperity to the Iraqi people. The meeting reviewed the relations between the two coun- tween Qatar and Iraq. ment what has been discussed Moroccan king tries and means of developing them. The meeting was attended by Speaker of the Advisory Council HE The Shura said Iraq’s and to positively be reflected in Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al Mahmoud. (QNA) strength is important to Qatar the relation between both coun- THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani sent on and the stability of the region, tries. (QNA) Sunday a cable of congratulations to King Mohammed VI of Mo- rocco on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) Deputy Amir greets Latvia president Qatar condemns bombing in Tikrit THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani sent Qatar pledges $30 mn to GFF on Sunday a cable of congratulations to the President of Latvia QATAR has strongly condemned Raimonds Vejonis on the occasion of his country’s National the explosion which took place in Day. (QNA) to support health and nutrition the centre of Tikrit, northern Iraq, resulting in deaths and injuries. Deputy Amir, PM commiserate In a statement on Sunday, the with US president TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterat- DOHA ed Qatar’s firm position rejecting THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani sent on violence and terrorism, regard- Sunday a cable of condolences to President of the United State QATAR has pledged $30 mil- less of motives and reasons. The Donald Trump on the victims of the wildfire in California, wishing lion through the Qatar Fund statement affirmed the State of the injured speedy recovery. Prime Minister and Minister of Inte- For Development (QFFD), as Qatar’s solidarity with the Iraqi rior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani also sent contribution to the Global Fi- government and its support for a cable of condolences to the US president. (QNA) nancing Facility (GFF) to sup- any measures taken to preserve port the health and nutrition security. (QNA) PM congratulates Sultan Qaboos of women, children and ado- lescents for the next five years. PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin The Qatari pledge came Qatar slams attack Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani on Sunday sent a cable of congratula- during the participation of on gathering in India tions to Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman on the occasion of his Qatar in the Global Financing country’s National Day. (QNA) Facility (GFF) replenishment THE State of Qatar has strongly conference held in Oslo recent- HE Sultan bin Saad al Muraikhi. Khalifa bin Jassim al Kuwari. Mariam Claeson. condemned the explosion which PM greets head of Moroccan government ly with a delegation headed by targeted a gathering of a religious Minister of State for Foreign funding for health and nutri- in line with the objective of the Mariam Claeson, director community in the state of Punjab PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad al tion by blending grants with Global Financing Facility to of the GFF, said: “Today we are in northwestern India, resulting in Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani sent on Sunday a cable of congratula- Muraikhi. the World Bank’s IDA and achieve Sustainable Develop- on the cusp of transformative deaths and injuries. In a state- tions to the Head of the Government of Morocco Dr Saadeddine During his speech, Murai- IBRD financing.” ment Goal number 3 by 2030.” change in global health when ment on Sunday, the Ministry of Othmani on the anniversary of his country’s I-Day. (QNA) khi said, “Through its partner- Khalifa bin Jassim al Kuwari expressed the im- no woman, child or adolescent Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar’s ship with GFF, the QFFD aims Kuwari, member of the Qa- portance of this contribution, will be left behind. The gener- firm position on rejecting violence PM congratulates Latvian counterpart at contributing effectively to tari delegation added: “The saying Qatar is the first Middle ous contribution of the govern- and terrorism, regardless of mo- the global strategy for wom- QFFD’s strategy focuses on East and North Africa country ment of Qatar will support the tives and reasons. The statement PRIME Minister and Interior Minister HE Sheikh Abdullah bin en’s, children’s and adoles- achieving sustainable and to join the Global Financing GFF partnership to help coun- expressed the condolences of Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani on Sunday sent a cable of congratula- cents’ heath.” He added: “GFF comprehensive development Facility. According to him, the tries transform the futures of Qatar to the families of the vic- tions to the Prime Minister of Latvia Maris Kucinskis on the occa- represents a unique platform through project financing in contribution will guarantee their people by prioritising tims, the government and people sion of his country’s National Day. (QNA) to address global health chal- human development, especial- Qatar a seat in the Trust Fund health- culturally, politically of India, wishing the injured a lenges and secure additional ly in the health sector. This is Committee. and financially.” speedy recovery. (QNA) 10.7% students currently Qatar has lowest casualty rate in smoke tobacco: Survey road mishaps in Gulf region: Kharji SANTHOSH CHANDRAN Continued from page 1 Ô DOHA

ACCORDING to the survey, QATAR has the lowest casu- 10.7 percent of students cur- alty rate in road accidents in rently smoke tobacco, 6.6 per- the Gulf region, the Director cent smoke cigarettes while General of Traffic Directo- 4.5 of the students use smoke- rate and Vice Chairman of the less tobacco. National Traffic Safety Com- The survey showed that 54.3 Officials at a press conference in Doha on Sunday.(JALAL PATHIYOOR) mittee (NTSC) Major General percent of the cigarette smokers Mohammed Saad al Kharji bought cigarettes from a store 12 percent which is among the happening a lot.” said on Sunday. or shop (grocery), street ven- best in the world and actually According to the survey, Talking to Qatar Tribune Officials at an event to commemorate the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims in Doha on dor, kiosk or cafeteria. Among the best in the GCC in ranks,” 46.2 percent of the students no- on the sidelines of an event to Sunday. (PHOTOGRAPHS BY HANSON K JOSEPH) the current cigarette smokers Dr Elkhatim said. ticed anti-tobacco messages in commemorate the World Day who tried to buy the cigarette, According to the survey, the media; 28.3 percent of them of Remembrance for Road of victims of road mishaps and road accident mortality rate in tice of following ambulances 69.1 percent were not prevented more than five in 10 of current noticed tobacco advertisements Traffic Victims (WDR), Kharji their families. 2017 by 75 percent compared and blocking intersections by from buying them because of tobacco smokers tried to stop or promotions when visiting said: “The average accident rate Kharji stressed that on the to 2006. certain motorists. their age. smoking in the past 12 months. points of sale. in the country has declined by occasion of WDR, all must re- In his speech, Assistant Un- The event was attended In addition, 24.5 percent of “The quitting rate is not as When it comes to knowl- 5.4 percent compared to last member the millions of victims dersecretary for Land Trans- by representatives of the Gen- the students were exposed to expected and it is less than pre- edge and attitudes, 55.6 per- year. Now, Qatar boasts of of road accidents in the world port at Ministry of Transport& eral Directorate of Traffic, the tobacco smoke at home while vious years. We need to start cent of the students thought having the lowest number of and the suffering of their fami- Communications Rashid Taleb National Traffic Safety Com- 41.8 percent inside enclosed developing strategies to attract other people’s smoking was casualties in road accidents in lies and friends, in addition to al Nabit said that traffic acci- mittee, the Ministry of Public public place. this group to avail the cessation harmful to them, and 71.5 the region, thanks to our traffic the huge cost that they incur dents are transcontinental and Health, the Ministry of Trans- Specialist Physician of services that are available,” said percent of students favoured awareness campaigns and road in the treatment of the injuries are in a steady increase despite port and Communications Non-Communicable Diseases Dr Elkhatim. prohibiting smoking inside en- safety measures undertaken in resulting from these accidents. the efforts exerted by countries and Qatar Transportation and at the Public Health Depart- She added, “The commu- closed public places. association with different gov- The event also seeks to to reduce them. Traffic Safety Center at Qatar ment Dr Amani Elkhatim said nity needs to participate. If one “The Public Health Depart- ernment entities”. appreciate the roles of the po- “WHO figures indicate University. this was the fourth round of the sees someone violating the law, ment is committed to target- Kharji inaugurated the lice, ambulance, civil defence that nearly 5 million people On the sidelines of the survey and the previous sur- they have to report on the hot- ing this age group to continue commemoration of World Day and others in accidents and could be saved from road acci- World Day of Remembrance veys were done in 2004, 2007, line-50302001, which works reducing the prevalence, in- of Remembrance for Road its prevention. dents during the period 2011- for Road Accident Victims, an 2013 and 2018. 24 hours. crease the participation in the Traffic Victims (WDR) held un- Director of the Public 2020 by taking the necessary awareness exhibition was also “Qatar has proved to be “If the inspection team gets quitting service, to enhance der the slogan ‘Roads have sto- Health Department at the Min- steps to improve road safety”, opened at General Directorate one of the best countries that a call and there is someone close their family and community ries’ at the General Directorate istry of Public Health Sheikh Nabit added. of Traffic with the participation have made this commitment. In to that location they go there. In support when it comes to im- of Traffic Auditorium. Dr Mohammed bin Hamad al The events also featured of different agencies involved in comparison with the last three general, it’s not about arresting plementing the law; do more The World Day of Remem- Thani pointed out that Qatar lectures on traffic safety by the traffic safety campaign. surveys, the prevalence has re- the one violating the rule, it’s researches when it comes to brance for Road Traffic Victims accords priority to prevention senior officials of Traffic De- Officials of Public Works duced and it is going down in a all about putting on the spot- understanding how we can takes place on the third Sunday of accidents and, therefore, partment and screening of a Authority ‘Ashghal’, Qatar drastic way. It was 20 percent in light the violating shop selling prevent them from starting,” of November every year as the launched the National Traf- film on common traffic vio- Charity and Qatar Red Crescent 2004 and now we have reached tobacco to the minor and this is said Dr Elkhatim. appropriate acknowledgment fic Safety Strategy to reduce lations, including the prac- Society also attended the event. Nation Monday, November 19, 2018 03

PM MEETS IRAQI COUNCIL OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER

FM MEETS IRAQI COUNCIL OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani met with Speaker of Iraqi Council Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani met with Speaker of Iraqi Council of Representatives of Representatives Mohammed al Halboosi and his accompanying delegation in Doha on Sunday. The Mohammed al Halboosi and his accompanying delegation in Doha on Sunday. The meeting dealt with bilateral relations and means of develop- meeting dealt with bilateral relations and means of developing them in addition to topics of mutual ing them in addition to topics of mutual interest. The meeting was attended by Speaker of the Advisory Council HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin interest. (QNA) Zaid al Mahmoud. (QNA) PHCC to organise WCM-Q doctor joins cancer surgery SRC in December TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the high prevalence of relapse, ovarian cancer. This involves DOHA it adds credence to the theory heating the chemotherapy QNA health care, researchers and that the peritoneum - the drugs and then applying them DOHA family resident doctors. A DOCTOR at Weill Cornell membrane that lines the ab- directly to the abdominal cav- She said the conference will Medicine – Qatar (WCM-Q) dominal cavity and surrounds ity rather than giving them THE Primary Health Care Cor- be attended by 500 participants wants to bring an innovative the internal organs – provides intravenously. The heat pro- poration (PHCC) will organise from Qatar and abroad. form of surgery for ovarian cancer cells with a refuge in vides a shock to the cancer the fourth Scientific Research She added that the con- cancer to Qatar in the hope which they are protected from cells which leads to cell death, Conference (SRC) on December ference includes 20 lectures, of improving survival rates the chemotherapy drugs. and applying the chemother- 1 and 2 under the theme of ‘Pri- three workshops and five ses- among women. “For the last 10 years, my apy directly to the abdomen mary Care Research: Promot- sions of discussion, in addi- Dr Arash Rafii Tabrizi, laboratory, supported by Qa- allows it to be delivered in a ing Preventive Interventions, tion to the participation of professor of genetic medicine tar Foundation through both higher concentration than de- Improving the Quality of Care’. five international speakers in in obstetrics and gynaecology the biomedical research pro- livering it intravenously. SRC aims to contribute to research and primary health at WCM-Q, recently took part gramme and the Qatar Nation- The new protocol has now the promotion of education and care, and local speakers from in a new surgical protocol in al Research Fund, has exam- been in use for a few months, capacity-building in research, different sectors. France that has only been in ined the relationship between and Dr Tabrizi took part in innovation and cooperation to Dr Mujalli said the event use for a few months. Doctors the peritoneum and cancer his first operation using it at improve health services as well will discuss multiple working believe that it may improve cells. We have identified that the University Hospital Foch as to discuss the latest research papers, including general qual- the survival rate of patients Dr Arash Rafii Tabrizi in the operating theatre. the peritoneum cells become which is north of Paris. and health practices in Qatar ity, patient safety, and man- with ovarian cancer. activated during surgery and “My ambition now is to and the region. agement and medical prac- Dr Tabrizi would like to diagnosed when the disease at to remove all tumors, followed this reaction is hijacked by work with local stakehold- The conference comes with- tices, in addition to promoting work with local stakeholders an advanced stage only likely by intravenous chemotherapy, the cancer cells to evade the ers and bring the procedure in the framework of PHCC’s recovery and disease preven- to set up an innovative pro- to live for three or four years, but recurrence of the disease chemotherapy drugs. So, we to Qatar. So far, this proce- Clinical Affairs Department tion, education and training gramme for advanced ovarian compared with the 80-90 per- is common. have to disrupt this relation- dure has only been carried keenness to implement the and capacity-building. cancer management and in- cent survival rate of breast Dr Tabrizi said: “Most pa- ship to improve the chances of out in a few countries, but outputs and programmes of Chairperson of Qatar Ge- troduce the new personalised cancer patients. tients will experience a recur- destroying the disease.” given the severity of ovarian the National Health Strategy nome Program Committee and medicine approach in Qatar. The reason that the prog- rence of the disease within Dr Tabrizi explained that cancer we need to offer pa- 2018/2022 by carrying out clin- Board Vice-Chairperson of Qa- Dr Tabrizi explained that nosis for ovarian cancer is three years following the op- in 2004 he became involved tients every chance possible ical research in order to main- tar Biobank Dr Asmaa al Thani ovarian cancer is the deadli- so poor is that it develops in eration and will then require with the concept of hyperther- of increasing their lifespan or tain the levels of primary health said Qatar Biobank facilitates est form of gynaecological the abdomen. Currently, the additional chemotherapy and mic intraperitoneal chemo- even beating it altogether,” care services in the state. biomedical and medical re- cancer, with patients who are standard treatment is surgery sometimes surgery. Because of therapy (HIPEC) in advanced Dr Tabrizi added. Director of PHCC’s Clinical search by collecting informa- Affairs Department Dr Hanan tion about the health and life- al Mujalli stressed the impor- style of Qatar’s population in tance of the conference in en- collaboration with its partners couraging the world’s leading and researchers, adding that it Zakat Fund gives aid experts and professionals in works to ensure accurate and MoTC’s survey to update the field of health to research, effective personal medical treat- exchange ideas and expertise ment in Qatar. worth QR22 mn in Oct and provide the necessary space She expressed delight to Qatar’s transport plan to develop research for all con- participate in the conference be- cerned bodies in Qatar. cause Qatar Biobank provides a QNA vided as cyclical assistance to THE Ministry of Transport road commuters. further development and up- Dr Mujalli pointed out that unique platform for health pro- DOHA eligible families, QR2,992,593 and Communications (MoTC) The MoTC is also conduct- date of the TMPQ, taking into the target groups for the confer- fessionals to address some of as onetime aid to those in spe- is conducting a field survey ing surveys on households, consideration the people of ence are specialists in primary the health challenges in Qatar. THE Zakat Fund of the Min- cific needs, QR8,397,246 for throughout the country to parking users, public transport Qatar’s aspirations in the de- istry of Awqaf and Islamic students in different education update the Transport Master- passengers, pedestrians and velopment and modernisation Affairs extended assistance stages, as well as QR388,662 plan of Qatar (TMPQ) until cyclists, airport passengers, of land transport plans. worth more than QR22 mil- for eligible patients in coop- the end of year 2019. hotel guests and traffic counts It is worth noting that lion (QR 22,778,514) to the eration with Hamad Medi- The survey originally to understand the travel be- strict privacy policy will ap- beneficiaries of the families cal Corporation, along with started in 2017. haviour of the people of Qatar ply. All information, whether registered with it last month. QR22,400 worth other assis- In the coming period, the and their ‘activity-based travel related to personal identity The aid provided in Oc- tance to families. ministry will start collect- trips’ over a period of time. or travel and activities, will tober included cyclical assis- Zakat donors can pay their ing data through roadside Questions include the tim- remain confidential and will tance, one-time aid, tuition Zakat through its 30 offices interviews. The ministry, in ing and locations of activities, only be used for the purpose fees and treatment. The assis- in different parts of the coun- cooperation with the Traffic transport mode and whether of the survey. The informa- tance was given to those who try. They can also make their Department of the Ministry people were able to perform tion will not be published, were entitled to in accordance Zakat through the ATMs of of Interior (MoI), is install- any activity at home or not. sold, distributed or otherwise with the Shariah regulations. Masraf Al Rayan and Qatar Is- ing roadside stations to facili- Data obtained from the made available to any third QR10,971,612 was pro- lamic Bank. tate conducting surveys with surveys will assist MoTC in party. (TNN) WISH 2018 canvasses for nurses to become leaders Qatar’s education

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK clearly a serious issue within summit’s ‘Young Innovators’ growth meets society DOHA the medical profession, and, in exhibition featured 10 poten- many ways, it is aggravated by tially groundbreaking health- ALTHOUGH it is over a cen- the traditional viewpoint that care inventions and the creative needs: CNA-Q dean tury since Florence Nightin- doctors should be male and young minds behind them. gale passed away at the age of nurses should be female,” said They include Dalal al Shar- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK years, he has seen the differ- 90 with her reputation as the Afdhal. “Part of the mission shani and Munira Aden, nurses DOHA ence quality, accredited and founder of modern nursing of the WISH Women’s Circle in Qatar’s health system who global education can bring eternally secured, her com- – and other initiatives at this have created a practical ap- THERE is no doubt that the to people. ments echo down the ages and year’s summit –is to expose this plication to improve patient growth of the education sec- “Education changes could be seen as a call to action perception as a myth.” experience. Their ‘iCommuni- tor in Qatar has a direct cor- lives,” he said with passion. for delegates at the recently held WISH 2018 attempted to cate’ invention set to remove relation with the growth of the “It changes the lives of the World Innovation Summit for assess the reasons for such a language barriers between hos- society, the labour market and student being educated and Health (WISH) 2018,an initia- Sultana Afdhal, WISH CEO. Enaam al Naimi. disparity through a discussion pital staff and patients. the energy and industry sector, it transforms societies into tive of (QF). entitled: ‘What can be done Sharshani said, “In hos- said College of the North At- modern economies.” The healthcare sector of the WISH CEO. “It is therefore cru- achievable one if all stakehold- about the lack of men in nurs- pitals, language barriers can lantic-Qatar’s (CNA-Q) newest Qatar is one such economy. 21st Century is one that ‘the cial that the healthcare sector ers join efforts.” ing globally?’ cause misunderstandings be- Dean of the School of Business One of Himmelman’s main Lady with the Lamp’ would capitalises on this unrivalled According to a 2017 survey According to moderator tween patients and nurses, Studies David Himmelman. goals during his tenure as dean barely recognise. Advance- knowledge and develops path- conducted by Rock Health of Steve Ford, editor of Nurs- negatively affecting the patient He said, “The spectacu- is to expand the offerings in ments in technology have revo- ways for nursing professionals over 300 women in the health- ing Times, gender disparity in outcomes and quality of care lar transformation of Qatar’s the School of Business Studies lutionised diagnostic capabil- to become leaders in the field.” care industry, nearly half (45.4 nursing is indicative of societal delivery. That’s why we created economy since the 1990s is re- to keep enhancing the educa- ity, immeasurably improved The issue of gender im- percent) of respondents believe attitudes that have not moved these communication cards.” markable.” tional landscape of Qatar. treatment strategies, and – the balance within the healthcare it will take 25 or more years un- with the times. WISH, alongside other Himmelman said he is “A priority for me is to meet ultimate goal of the medical profession was a central ele- til gender parity is achieved in “In an era when women are healthcare stakeholders, is also looking forward to the role of with the business community profession –extended life ex- ment of discussions at WISH the workplace, while only 7.5 at the forefront of discovery, working to promote the nursing Dean of the College’s largest to understand their needs for pectancy rates the world over. 2018 – particularly in regard percent say it will happen in innovation and leadership, the profession in Qatar. One of its school with 830 students, most highly-trained employees and ‘Nursing and Universal to ways to influence percep- the next five years. Worryingly, nursing profession has been major priorities is to increase of whom are Qatari nationals. help ensure CNA¬-Q stays Healthcare Coverage’ was tions of nursing. 16.1 percent of those surveyed slow to embrace gender equal- the number of local residents Himmelman has a long relevant by offering what the one of the nine themes on the “Currently, although wom- predict that gender parity will ity,” said Ford. choosing nursing as a vocation. history as a post-secondary country needs. Beyond our agenda at WISH 2018. Global en make up the majority of never be accomplished. Lord Nigel Crisp chaired Enaam al Naimi is a nurse administrator, spending the commitment to educating ac- experts assembled at the sum- the workforce in the health- This year’s summit at- the Research Forum on Nurs- leader at Hamad Medical Cor- past two decades at the dean counting, HR and marketing mit engaged in animated dis- care sector, only 19 percent of tempted to address these con- ing and Universal Healthcare at poration, when she was start- level. His leadership in educa- professionals, there are op- cussions on how to increase the hospital CEOs are female, and cerns through the formation WISH 2018. ing out, she had to overcome tion and jovial disposition is the portunities for expansion into profile of the nursing profes- only four percent head health- of the WISH Women’s Circle. He believed that wholesale the reservations of her family perfect fit for the College, which many other areas of business sion and ways to convert nurses care companies,” Afdhal said, Comprising female CEOs and improvements are required before embarking on the path positions itself as an engaging management as the economy into healthcare leaders. quoting the State of Women in industry leaders, the forum within the industry, together to success. and student-centred institution of Qatar expands and diver- “Nurses have a unique per- Healthcare report, produced by has been assembled to pro- with a holistic approach, in or- “At first, my family did not where learners come first. sifies – the future is looking spective when it comes to ob- Rock Health in 2013. “So, why mote the advancement of der to alter perceptions of the accept my profession,” she re- His passion for leading bright!,” he said. serving advancements in medi- does the glass ceiling still exist women in healthcare leader- nursing profession. called. “But over time, when teams in the education sec- After nine years in the Gulf cal treatment and in providing in the 21st Century and how ship roles – and nursing is a WISH 2018 has also high- they saw my work and how im- tor comes from his strong ap- region previously, returning dedicated care to those who are can we overcome it? This will key area of focus. lighted inspirational stories of portant it is, they became proud preciation of education. As an back, this time to Qatar, “feels suffering,” said Sultana Afdhal, be a challenging task, but an “Gender imbalance is progress within the sector. The that I had become a nurse. educator himself for over 30 like home” he said. 04 Monday, November 19, 2018 Nation

SHURA SPEAKER DISCUSSES PARLIAMENTARY RELATIONS WITH IRAQI COUNTERPART

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SPEAKER of the Advisory (Shura) Council HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al Mahmoud met with Speaker of Iraqi Council of Represent- atives Mohammed al Halboo- si and his accompanying del- egation in Doha on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed the bilateral rela- tions between Qatar and Iraq, and ways to develop them in various fields, especially in the parliamentary sector. The meeting also reviewed a number of topics of common interest. The Shura speaker ex- pressed his satisfaction over reiterated the Council’s sup- gress, and recognise the hopes lateral cooperation between He also appreciated Qatar’s by Shura Deputy Speaker HE Fahd bin Mubarak al Khaya- the development of relations port for all measures that pro- and aspirations of its people. the countries, expressing his stance in support of Iraq. Mohamed bin Abdullah al Su- reen and a number of Shura between the two countries. He mote Iraq’s stability and pro- Halboosi praised the bi- desire to develop it further. The meeting was attended laiti, Secretary-General HE members. Katara hosts 5th general Ajyal Fest contest to feature 33 short films assembly of GPDNet from 18 countries, including 8 made in Qatar TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA THE Cultural Village Founda- tion - Katara hosted the 5th THE Ajyal Film Festival com- General Assembly of the Glob- petition, this year, will show- al Public Diplomatic Network case 33 shorts from over 18 (GPDNet) at the Drama Thea- countries, including eight tre on Sunday. ‘Made in Qatar’, which present Representatives from fascinating new expressions in Hungary, the Philippines, cinema, cutting across genres, Nigeria, Singapore, Turkey, Katara General Manager narrative styles and themes. Mozambique, Taiwan, South Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al Sulaiti From the first hand-drawn Korea, Mexico and Qatar par- animated film to be produced ticipated in the event. of the international develop- by DreamWorks Animation in The meeting discussed a ments around us and in view 15 years to searing tales from number of topics, including of the need to find effective the region, as well as inspiring Katara Cultural Village. values of courage, hope and talents, will resonate with our Tickets for Ajyal Film Fes- the future plans of the net- solutions to link cultures and ones on hope, resilience and Fatma Hassan Alremaihi, resilience. In each of the short audiences and jurors alike.” tival screenings are priced work, and means of coopera- bring people together.” courage, the short films will be Festival director and chief films, a genre that requires a Jurors aged 8 to 12 will QR25 for general screening. tion among the member states The member states of the evaluated by the young Ajyal executive officer of DFI, said: strong command over the me- watch and discuss films under Tickets are available for pur- and attracting new countries GPDNet are represented by a Jurors in each of the three cat- “The diversity of the short dium, the filmmakers present the Mohaq category which has chase 24 hours a day at http:// to join the network. They also president who is the head of a egories. films in our competition sec- insights that will surely inspire 12 short films this year, while www.dohafilminstitute.com/ discussed the achievements of scientific cultural institution. The Ajyal Film Festival tion highlights the bold new audiences to reflect on their Hilal Jurors aged 13 to 17 will filmfestival/ticketinforma- the GPDNet in the past year. The current president is Sherif competition, which honours faces of emerging cinema, own lives, communities and watch 10 short films. The Bad- tion, or in-person at Ajyal Katara General Manager Atis from Turkey, head of the the Best Film in each category, with talented young people the world in ways they may er Jurors, aged 18 to 21, will FNAC Ticket Outlets (located Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al Su- Yunus Emre Institute. is central to the annual cinema pushing the boundaries of sto- not have done before. We are evaluate 11 shorts. The direc- at Doha Festival City and La- laiti said: “We look forward The GPDNet was founded event to be hosted by the Doha rytelling techniques. The films confident that the short films, tors of the Best Film will re- goona Mall) or from the Ajyal to further fruitful discussions in Seoul in 2014. Qatar acquired Film Institute (DFI) from No- selected reflect the themes of including a proud showcase of ceive funding support for their Katara Main Box Office in Ka- that are important in light membership in the net in 2017. vember 28 to December 3 at the festival that celebrates the national films made by Qatari next film. tara Building 12. QC participates in Int’l Ooredoo Gold Sponsor of QCB’s NGO Fair in Istanbul Information Security Conference

QATAR Charity (QC) partici- OOREDOO is the Gold Spon- to secure smart devices. In ad- pated in the 3rd International sor of Qatar Central Bank’s dition, the latest Data Centre NGO Fair held in Istanbul on (QCB) 5th Information Securi- solutions such as Disaster Re- November 17 and 18 with the ty Conference for the Financial covery and data back-up that attendance of 170 organisa- Sector, the telecom providers enable business continuity are tions from 40 countries. said in a press statement on also demonstrated. “QC’s participation in the Sunday. Kubaisi added: “Qatar’s event reflects a bright picture The two-day conference, public and financial sectors of the humanitarian role played which started at the Sheraton are at the front line of fend- by Qatar. QC’s pavilion also dis- Grand Doha Hotel and Con- ing off cyber-attacks. At the tributed the charity’s publica- vention Hotel on Sunday, aims Information Security Confer- tions in Arabic and English to to create, manage and protect ence for the Financial Sector, visitors, and presented a video information flows across finan- we will exchange best practic- on QC’s different achievements pists and benefactors of Qatar. 3rd International NGO Fair. He cial services. As the Gold Spon- es in preventing cyber-threats and activities across the globe,” It also gave information on the welcomed the participants and sor, Ooredoo is showcasing and highlight how we provide the organisation said in a press outstanding efforts made by QC stressed that it would contribute how its digital solutions enable the safest and secure network statement. in partnership with internation- to enhancing cooperation, coor- secure digital transformation and solutions that ensure QC, through its participa- al organisations. dination and building humani- for the financial and public sec- business continuity and data tion in the fair, aims to strength- A large number of people tarian partnerships with the tors, and protect critical na- As the Gold Sponsor, Ooredoo is showcasing how its digital solutions management.” en its relationship with the vari- visited QC’s pavilion at the fair organisations across the world. tional infrastructure. enable secure digital transformation for the financial and public sec- During the conference, ous organisations operating in to know its humanitarian ac- The two-day exhibition in- Yousuf Abdulla al Kubaisi, tors, and protect critical national infrastructure. Ooredoo’s senior executives the world. This will contribute tivities across the world. The cluded several workshops and chief operating officer, Oore- presented and shared thought to unifying and organising the pavilion was also visited by Ali training sessions for capacity doo, said: “We’re dedicated to ty Conference for the Financial ence the Ooredoo’s portfolio leadership and case studies on humanitarian effort in order Kurt, president of the Union of building of the participating or- combining global security and Sector provides an ideal plat- of information security ser- security challenges and oppor- to alleviate the suffering of the NGOs, Hussein Tauran, a Turk- ganisations. data protection innovations form to showcase our portfolio vices, including Cloud Email tunities. Ooredoo speakers in- people in the world, the state- ish MP and former president of The Union of NGOs of the with local expertise to provide of Qatar’s leading cloud-based Security, Cloud Web Security, cluded Sheikh Nasser bin Ham- ment added. the union. Islamic World was established a safe environment for nation- managed security solutions Distributed Denial of Service ad bin Nasser al Thani, chief QC’s pavilion provided in- Ahmet Selim Köroğlu, chief in Turkey in 2005, and to date, wide digital transformation, in and services running on our (DDoS) mitigation suite and business officer, and Sachin formation on the humanitarian advisor to Turkish President Re- it has 312 NGO members from line with Qatar National Vision Qatar Data Centre.” Visitors to BlackBerry Enterprise Mobil- Singh, senior manager, security roles played by the philanthro- cep Tayyip Erdogan, opened the 63 countries. (TNN) 2030. The Information Securi- the Ooredoo stand can experi- ity Suite that enable customers product development. (TNN)

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From getting forts, and also our customers who Sébastien Farhat was present at the best products from around the make us what we are.” (TNN) Nation Monday, November 19, 2018 05 SoS ‘Battle of four’ begins HBKU researcher among four TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA finalists on Stars of Science THE final six innovators on Season 10 of Stars of Science (SoS), Qatar’s Foundation’s Qatar-based edutainment TV show, took finalist’s innovative their place in the hot-seat once again during its two customer biomedical diagnostics validation episodes. kit impresses judges Conducting market re- search on new products from TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK potential users, buyers and DOHA experts is a crucial piece of the innovation puzzle and has been QATAR Foundation’s (QF) the focus of the show’s most re- Four finalists have now landed a spot in the Grand Final, where they Stars of Science decided its four cent two episodes. will stop at nothing to take home the Stars of Science trophy. grand finalists on Saturday, Four finalists have now giving way for the jury and live landed a spot in the Grand Meanwhile, Salim’s innova- Drone Blocker’, effectively and audiences to vote for their fa- Final, where they will stop at tion, ‘Safe Frankincense Var- precisely detects intruding vourite innovator with an equal nothing to take home the Stars nish for Artists’, is proving to be drones and blocks them from 50/50 voting power. of Science trophy. The voting an exciting and creative addi- transmitting within just three Nour Majbour, a research has now started. tion to this season. The environ- seconds. The device is intended associate from Hamad Bin Nour Majbour, a research associate from HBKU’s QBRI, is competing as a Qatar-based finalist and is The first customer vali- mentally-friendly natural paint for families to use and aims to Khalifa University’s (HBKU) displaying her innovative strides in early Parkinson’s disease diagnostics. dation episode featured the is made from Omani Frankin- safeguard people’s privacy. Qatar Biomedical Research In- all-male team of Abdallah al cense and has demonstrated its The public’s say will make stitute (QBRI), is competing as fects about 10 million people company that will seek to in- solution and overhaul patient Sairafi, Walid al Banna and capacity to be an organic, cost- all the difference in the upcom- a Qatar-based finalist and is dis- worldwide, making it the sec- novate new scientific tools to care for generations to come. Salim al Kaabi. effective solution. ing Grand Final as voters, along playing her innovative strides in ond most common age-related facilitate early diagnosis, treat- This season’s competition Abdallah’s innovation, The three female innovators with the jury, decide the winner early Parkinson’s disease (PD) neurodegenerative disorder af- ment and management of dev- further underlines Majbour’s the customisable ‘Sports Per- vigorously defended their inno- of Stars of Science Season 10 in diagnostics, which carry great ter Alzheimer’s disease. astating diseases. cutting-edge contribution to formance Patch System’, im- vations during the second cus- the next and final episode - and entrepreneurial promise for the Majbour said, “Many years The show forms a micro- medical science whose rel- pressed athletes and practition- tomer validation episode. Sadly, change the future of the region’s biotech industry in Qatar. of chess games with my older cosm of real-market conditions evance is projected to increase ers but fell short of winning the the show had to bid farewell to top innovators. A powerful champion for brother have honed my pa- where an innovation is tested as the incidence of PD rises pro- experts’ votes. Rooda al Qebaisi and her inno- Online voting is now open women in Science, Technology, tience and competitive spirit against certain parameters, portionally to globally improved With the finishing line in vation, ‘Dynamic VIP Seating on www.starsofscience.com Engineering and Mathematics and both became invaluable including prototype perfor- life expectancy figures. sight, neurosurgeon Walid and Manager’, while Noor Majbour and ends on Thursday, Novem- (STEM) worldwide, Majbour assets throughout my journey mance, industrial design and As an HBKU innovator, Ma- artist Salim celebrated their and Sylia Khecheni advanced to ber 22, at 9am GMT. gained prominence with her at Stars of Science. Taking my customer validation. Ultimate- jbour continues to embody the customer validation victory. the Grand Final. For a full broadcast guide to innovative Parkinson’s Early research from QBRI’s laborato- ly, her product’s successful University’s values of creativity Walid’s innovation, the Majbour’s innovation, the Stars of ScienceSeason 10, visit Detection Kit, which leverages ries to a global television audi- performance in each of these and excellence, whilst doubling ‘Neurovascular Retina Ana- ‘Parkinson’s Early Detection www.starsofscience.com naturally-occurring antibod- ence meant that I had to adapt categories underpins the future as a role model for female in- lyzer’ is a time-efficient, non- Kit’, uses novel antibodies taken And if you believe you have ies within the human immune to a new level of visibility. How- marketability of her Parkinson’s dependence and leadership in intrusive optical device, with from blood samples to detect what it takes to be successful on system to identify biological ever, I am honoured that the Early Detection Kit. STEM professions. Throughout its portable scanner analysing a early stages of the disease. Stars of Science Season 11, the signs of the onset of Parkin- jury recognised the value of my In the process, HBKU’s sup- her appearances on the show, patients’ brain through the eyes, The innovation can help show is accepting applications son’s disease (PD). prototype and supported my as- port proved instrumental in the she successfully manages to providing medical practitioners patients seek medical advice for its next season until the end The kit utilises antibodies cent to the finale.” development of an impactful overcome technical challenges with vital data and information as early as possible and ben- of December 2018. Visit www. that capture the form of protein Majbour plans to use her and viable prototype that car- and showcase great persever- that could protect people from efit from early detection. Sylia’s starsofscience.info/applynow/ that causes PD. PD is a neuro- share to develop her kit for an ries the potential to mature into ance, which led to her place- the risk of recurring strokes. project, the ‘Home Privacy sos.html to register. degenerative condition that af- up-and-coming Qatari biotech a fully-integrated diagnostics ment within the finale. UCL Qatar students 40 teachers from 13 schools attend win international award TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK fully compliant with the Qa- ROTA’s iEARN-Qatar workshop DOHA tar National School Accredi- tation (QNSA) standards to TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK health and welfare of the plan- cus on as they provide training STUDENTS from UCL Qa- help the school move a step DOHA et and its people by being effec- and guidance to teachers and tar have won top awards forward in the process of ob- tive agents of positive change. students during the process of for their submissions to the taining full accreditation. EDUCATION Above All (EAA) We thank Muntajat for their the project.” global UCL ‘ChangeMakers’ The educational benefits Foundation, through its pro- generous sponsorship of the The workshops are an scheme. of the reforms being sug- gramme Reach Out To Asia iEARN-Qatar programme.” ideal platform for teachers’ The recognition has come gested to the schools will be (ROTA), kicked off the In- Salwa al Kahlout, project development which build on for projects that are improv- shared with Qatar’s Ministry ternational Education and based learning specialist at the basic principle of project- ing the academic and educa- of Education and Higher Ed- Resource Network (iEARN) National Center for Educa- based learning (PBL), allow- tion landscape in Qatar. ucation. The team involved, Qatar Programme by hosting tional Development remarked, ing teachers to share their The ChangeMakers evalu- which includes students from two workshops for teachers “Through the application of best practices, in addition to ation team in the UK singled Qatar, Ghana, Canada and recently. The workshops took project-based learning in gov- providing them with opportu- out two winning initiatives in Zambia, now plans to extend place at Qatar University, the ernment schools in Qatar, the nities to create and work on Qatar. The first is a project the project to more unac- official partner of the iEARN- National Center for Educa- their projects using the ROTA to maximise the benefits of credited schools in Qatar, Qatar Programme. tional Development (NCED), Knowledge Network. libraries for Qatar’s school- ensuring their libraries are A group of 40 teachers seeks to deepen and consoli- Furthermore, an open children and teachers in un- up to the required standards from 13 governmental and date the educational compe- house is organised as part of accredited schools with the needed for accreditation. private schools attended the tencies of students. Moreover, the iEARNprogramme, which aim to help the schools ob- Students on UCL Qatar’s training workshop. The work- The workshop provided an opportunity for teachers and students in it helps them deal with life in gives students the chance to tain full accreditation. Museum and Gallery Practice shop provided an opportuni- Qatar to collaborate with an online network of educators and learners and out of school. Project- display their work and show- The second project is de- programme won the second ty for teachers and students from across 140 countries. based learning is the embodi- case their projects to an audi- signed to encourage the crea- award for their ‘Make our in Qatar to collaborate with ment of theoretical knowledge, ence of educators, parents and tion of a wider community of Research Visible’ project. an online network of educa- pleased to join forces with the The programme ultimately al- offering opportunities for ap- seniors from various organi- academics and staff in the cul- The purpose of the project is tors and learners from across National Center for Educa- lows professional development plication, experimentation sations. Every iEARN project tural heritage field by raising to develop a strong museums 140 countries. tional Development in Qatar for educators by including the and innovation that enhance should answer the question, the profile of the research work and cultural heritage aca- Commenting on this occa- University for the purpose of integration of technology and the skills and competencies “How will this project improve being produced in the country. demic community in Qatar, sion, Shamma al Dosari, on- bringing together educators project-based learning into needed in life-long learning the quality of life on the plan- The ChangeMakers initi- the wider GCC and beyond line education specialist, EAA, and students to collaborate their curriculum and ena- and problem solving. This is et?” iEARN-Qatar programme ative was launched by UCL’s by create a learning and re- said:“Through the iEARN- and work on projects that will bles young people to make a what the professional develop- will commence with the open main campus in 2014 and search forum for students, Qatar Programme, we are enhance global citizenship. meaningful contribution to the ment specialists at NCED fo- house in April, 2019. the award to the two UCL staff and alumni. Qatar projects, initially won The team behind the pro- in 2017, has recently been ject is kick-starting the fo- renewed for the academic rum by personally meeting year 2018-19. interested academics in Qa- The initiative invites tens tar. Research papers, many kicks off Elite Academy of thousands of UCL stu- of which are coming from dents from all over the world UCL Qatar alumni, are cur- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK stages of Elite Academy, the which is one of the most im- Program at QatarDebate to put forward ideas for how rently being reviewed with DOHA participants were evaluated portant events in QD’s 2018 said: “Elite Academy is de- to improve the learning expe- the aim of publishing a book according to different criteria calendar, as it focuses on the signed for two purposes. The rience at UCL and the local in Spring 2019. ELITE Academy, organised to be promoted to the current importance of dialogue in ad- first is to transform the par- and international communi- Describing UCL Qatar’s and hosted by QatarDebate stage (Stage 3). dressing contemporary issues ticipants from debater to de- ties the university touches involvement in the Change- Center (QD), a member of Qa- The academy was launched and current challenges. The bate instructor and develop through its courses. Makers programme, Sam Ev- tar Foundation (QF), started as part of QD’s efforts to pro- forum will see participation their skills so that they are Master’s students on UCL ans, director of UCL Qatar, at ’s Student vide practical training for of youths from different back- able to create training pro- Qatar’s Library and Informa- said: “This is an international Center with 12 participants youth by developing their grounds and cultures to dis- grammes. The second pur- tion Studies programme were scheme, open to tens of thou- from Tunisia, Kuwait, Oman, skills in training, coaching cuss trending topics and issues pose is to prepare the par- recognised for partnering sands of students. So, win- France, Sudan and Qatar. and organising. from around the world. ticipants to be international with a non-accredited Doha- ning these awards is a huge The event will continue till In addition, Elite academy Commenting on ‘Elite judges in the 5th Internation- based school to introduce re- achievement! Congratula- November 24. members will contribute to Academy 3’, Abdulrahman al Arabic Universities Debat- forms to ensure its library is tions to all involved.” During the two previous Doha Forum: Youth Edition, Abdulrahman al Subaie. al Subaie, head of Outreach ing Championship 2019. QA’s direct seasonal routes to return in 2019 with more flights, upgraded aircraft

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Málaga services. “We are also pleased to have DOHA All four routes to the pop- the opportunity to show our ular tourist destinations of commitment to providing pas- QATAR Airways has an- Antalya and Bodrum in Turkey, senger-preferred, market-lead- nounced the return of its Mykonos, Greece, and Málaga, ing aircraft on our routes with recently-launched seasonal Spain, have shown a strong per- the introduction of the larger routes to Antalya, Bodrum, formance in the four months A330 on the Antalya service, Mykonos and Málaga, with since being launched in June and the more spacious and ef- more flights and upgraded this year. ficient Boeing 777 for Málaga.” aircraft on two routes from Qatar Airways Group Chief The four-times-weekly sea- May 2019. Executive Akbar al Baker said, sonal service to Málaga will be The airline will add an ex- “We are delighted with the operated by a Boeing 777 every tra weekly flight to the Antalya, exceptionally strong perfor- Monday, Wednesday, Friday Bodrum and Mykonos routes mance of these seasonal routes All four routes to the popular tourist destinations of Antalya and and Sunday from May 29 to from May 2019, and upgrade in the four months since they Bodrum in Turkey, Mykonos, Greece, and Málaga, Spain, have shown a September 29, 2019. 29, 2019; with the three-times- weekly seasonal service to from the A320 aircraft to the were introduced. strong performance since being launched in June this year. The increased three-times- weekly seasonal service to Bod- Mykonos for 2019 will be oper- larger A330 on all flights to “The passengers’ demand weekly seasonal service to rum operating every Tuesday, ated every Monday, Wednes- Antalya, with the more spa- for the return of non-stop ser- we are thrilled to respond by adding an extra weekly flight Antalya will be operated every Thursday and Saturday from day, Thursday, Saturday and cious Boeing 777 replacing the vices to these top tourist hot not only resuming these routes to the Antalya, Bodrum and Wednesday, Friday and Sun- May 25 to September 28, 2019. Sunday from May 22 to Sep- Boeing 787 Dreamliner on all spots has been very high, so for summer 2019, but also by Mykonos schedules. day from May 24 to September The increased five-times- tember 29, 2019. 06 Monday, November 19, 2018 Reports by Santhosh Chandran For events and press releases email Indian Experience [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222 2000 students compete in Asian Fiesta’s arts contest

SIAN Fiesta, an art fes- Speaking at the concluding art forms. “The four-day event A total of 2000 students India, , , Sri A total of 2000 students from 20 differ- tival organised by In- ceremony, FCC official Abdul offered an opportunity for from 20 different expatriate Lanka, , ent expatriate schools competed in 27 dian expatriate forum Rehman Kizhissery said that children from different coun- schools competed in 27 genres and Philipines. A– Friends Cultural Cen- the festival was organised to tries to meet on a single plat- of arts and crafts. The winners in the compe- genres of arts and crafts contest. tre (FCC), concluded in Doha identify and recognise out- form and interact with one an- The participants in the fes- titions will be honoured at a recently. standing talents in different other”, Kizhissery pointed out. tival included students from function in Doha later. Indian-authored Arabic-English Odissi and sitar concert pictorial dictionary released enthrals Doha audience N Arabic-English pictorial Kerala’s Lipi Publications is readers passionate about Ara- and speak Arabic have been dictionary authored by Do- likely to attract not only stu- bic language and fasten their appreciated by all. guru at Skill Development ha-based Indian expatriate dents but also people from all learning. It makes language Amanulla Vadakkangara’s The performance of Centre. Kaberi Sen and An- AAmanulla Vadakkangara age groups who are interested learning a thrilling and enjoy- new edition of ‘Spoken Arabic classical dance Odissi jan Saha are the empanelled was released in Doha recently. in the Arabic language. ing experience.” Master’ was also released on by Kaberi Sen and artistes of Indian Coun- The unique pictorial dic- Speaking on the occa- With over 25-year expe- the occasion. cil for Cultural Relations tionary was officially launched sion, Rappai said, “Efforts to rience of teaching Arabic, The event was attended by sitar recital by eminent (ICCR). at a function held at Skills De- popularise Arabic language Amanulla has authored a prominent Indian community sitarist from India, Kaberi While Kaberi Sen beau- velopment Centre in Doha. and promote its learning will number of books for learning leaders including Muhammed Sen tifully presented the amaz- Director of Kerala govern- strengthen our bond with the Arabic. Minhaj Khan, PN Babu Rajan, Anjan Saha, were the ing beauty and strength of ment’s Norka Roots CV Rap- local community and their cul- Vadakkangara is known Shukkur Kinalur, Mashood highlights of the Indian classical dance by pai released the dictionary by ture and tradition.” for his innovative approach Thiruthiyad, KK Sankaran, programme. coordinating steps, fa- handing over a copy to MP Vadakkangara said, “Pic- to teaching Arabic to the non- Abdulla Theruvath, Habee- cial expressions and Shafi Haji, a senior commu- torial dictionary prepared ac- Arabic- speaking people. His burrahman Kizhissery and changes of direction, nity leader. cording to the new learning short-term courses to enable Aboobacker Siddik, regional Saha and Kulkarni The book published by methodology will make the the beginners to read, write director of Vitamin Palace. wowed the audience NDIAN expatriate fo- with artful fusion of table rum, Bangiya Parishad and sitar music. Qatar (BPQ), organ- The programme started I ised an Indian classi- with a homage paid to Ani- cal dance and sitar recital mesh Sarkar, the founder programme in association member, president and a fa- with Skills Development ther figure of BPQ. Centre (SDC) in Doha The event was also at- recently. tended by Third Secretary of The performance of Embassy of India Chandra- classical dance Odissi kanta Rathore, President of by Kaberi Sen and sitar Indian Cultural Centre Mi- recital by Anjan Saha, lan Arun, President of Indi- eminent sitarist from In- an Sports Centre Nilangshu dia, were the highlights Dey, Vice President of In- of the programme. dian Community Benevo- The Odissi perfor- lent Forum Baburajan and mance was supported by President of Indian Busi- Director Norka Roots CV Rappai (middle) releasing Arabic-English Pictorial Dictionary by handing over a copy to MP Shafi Haji at a function in Pandit Santosh Kulkarni, ness Professionals Council Doha, recently. a master trainer and tabla KM Varghese.

Centrally located in Abu Hamour area near the MES Indian Music Lounge comes to Doha School, the new Music Lounge branch emony, which was attended by inaugurated by Indian founding directors of Music Lounge and parents of the stu- film icon Mohan Lal is dents, the actor proceeded to equipped to provide meet the students and faculty in training in western classrooms that gave him the op- portunity to see first hand how music, art, dance & the teachers conduct classes at fitness exercises to the Music Lounge. all nationalities of all Chairman of Music Lounge ages. John Thomas handed a memento to Mohan Lal on the occasion. The event also featured per- formances by the students of OPULAR Indian film Music Lounge. actor Mohan Lal in- Music Lounge offers certified augurated the new courses in music from the Trinity branch of Music College of London—from piano Lounge, a music in- to keyboard to guitar, drums and stituteP in Doha. violin. It also provides courses in The new branch is centrally art, dance and fitness. located in Abu Hamour area near Chairman John Thomas the MES Indian School. The in- thanked the gathering for their stitute is equipped to provide continued love & support for Mu- training in western music, art, sic Lounge and promised to keep dance & fitness exercises to all striving for excellence in the nationalities of all ages. training in music, art and dance Speaking on the occasion, for all in Qatar. Mohan Lal said, “I am delighted Among others who attended to be attending the inauguration the event were Managing Direc- ceremony. It was in 2013 that I Mohan Lal inaugurates Abu Hamour centre of Music Lounge in Doha, recently. tor of Music Lounge Santhosh had the honour to inaugurate T Kuruvilla, Director Jaisen Music Lounge in Qatar for the consideration the long distance have to travel, Music Lounge has wish everyone a good luck and this be a wonderful institution.” George and Sponsor Major Naser first time in Wakra. Taking into that many of those enrolled opened a new branch in Doha. I success in their endeavours. Let After the inauguration cer- Darwish al Meshadi. Pakistan / SA / Philippines / SEA Monday, November 19, 2018 07 Duterte skips APEC U-turn is the hallmark of summit dinner great leadership: Imran after ‘power nap’ AFP PORT MORESBY

PHILIPPINE President Rod- One who doesn’t rigo Duterte passed on a gala take decisions dinner at a regional summit in Papua New Guinea, days after according to the skipping key meetings in an- the situation is not other gathering of world lead- ers for a “power nap”. a true leader: Khan Duterte, who has a well- known disdain for stiff dip- TRIBUNE.COM.PK lomatic gatherings, was a no- ISLAMABD show Saturday night, sending Philippines President President his trade minister instead to Rodrigo Duterte. IN hot water for his U-turn pose with heads of state don- remarks, Prime Minister ning bright yellow and red an illness that affects the veins Imran Khan hit back at his Papua New Guinean shirts. and the arteries of the limbs, critics on Sunday saying a His office had initially an- and is usually due to smoking. U-turn to reach one’s objec- nounced that the mercurial On Wednesday, the Phil- tive is the hallmark of great leader was cutting short his ippine leader missed four of leadership. trip to Port Moresby even be- the 11 meetings he was slated “Doing a U-turn to reach fore the main meetings began to attend and a gala dinner one’s objective is the hallmark but on Sunday he did show up in Singapore, which hosted a of great leadership just as ly- at the convention centre. meeting of Southeast Asian ing to save ill-gotten wealth “This after I loudly and leaders. is the hallmark of crooks,” he naggingly insisted he stay just Observers have compared wrote on Twitter. one day. ONE DAY, I stressed,” him unfavourably with Ma- Last week, the PM Imran Philippine foreign minister laysia’s 93-year-old Prime had defended himself against Teodoro Locsin tweeted on Minister Mahathir Mohamad, the opposition’s allegation of Sunday. who has consistently attended taking U-turns, saying that The absence of the summit meetings saying it was the person who does not take 73-year-old Duterte at diplo- his “duty” to do so. decisions according to the sit- matic gatherings has sparked Commenting on his ab- uation is not a true leader. criticism and speculation of ill sence, Duterte said on Thurs- Talking to columnists at health, which his spokesman day: “What’s wrong with my the Prime Minister Office, denied, saying the president nap?” Asked about the Papua the premier had said that af- (File photo) Last week, PM Imran had defended himself against the opposition’s allegation of taking U-turns. merely lacked sleep. New Guinea dinner, a Philip- ter completing the first 100 Duterte has said previ- pine official said Duterte “feels days in the office, the gov- Pakistan PM meets crown prince on day-long UAE The premier is currently ously that he suffers from constrained by formalities and ernment would unveil an all- on a day-long trip to the daily migraines and ailments finds them unproductive and a inclusive and comprehensive visit UAE where he has met Abu including Buerger’s disease, slight waste of time”. programme for the country, DUBAI: Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday – his second visit Dhabi’s crown prince. The covering education, health, to the country in the past two months. The purpose of the visit is to seek billions of dollars in purpose of the visit is to seek poverty reduction and other aid as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) becomes unusually tough on Pakistan on the fis- billions of dollars in aid as 6 Philippine cops wounded sectors. cal and monetary fronts, which is hindering early conclusion of talks. the International Monetary “One who doesn’t take The premier’s delegation includes Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Foreign Fund (IMF) becomes unusu- decisions according to the de- Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Finance Minister Asad Umar, Advisor to PM on Commerce ally tough on Pakistan on the in communist rebel attack mand of the situation is not a Abdul Razzak Dawood and others. PM Imran was received by Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and fiscal and monetary fronts, Manila: Six police officers were wounded in an attack by suspected true leader. Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sul- which is hindering early con- communist rebels as they returned from a medical mission in the Adolf Hitler and Napoleon tan Al-Nahyan at the presidential palace while a guard of honour was also arranged. clusion of talks. eastern Philippines, a police spokesman said Sunday. Bonaparte would not have Prior to that, Minister of State and Chief Executive Officer of ADNOC at the Presidential The premier’s delegation The guerrillas detonated a homemade bomb on the road- suffered losses if they had Apron, Abu Dhabi Airport Sultan bin Jaber received the Pakistani delegation at the airport. Islam- includes Chief of Army Staff side as the vehicle carrying the officers passed by on Saturday taken U-turns,” he had said. abad seeks $6 billion financial assistance package from the UAE in the shape of cash deposits General Qamar Javed Bajwa, on the way to Libmanan town in Camarines Sur province, 247 However, referring to former and oil on deferred payments. It is the PM’s second visit to the UAE in the last one and half Foreign Minister Shah Me- kilometres south-east of Manila. prime minister Nawaz Sharif, month. Earlier, he had a stopover in Dubai on his return from Saudi Arabia in September where hmood Qureshi, Finance Min- “The explosion was followed by a burst of gunfire. This re- Khan said Sharif did not take he had also sought aid. Finance Minister Umar, however, denied that there is any link between ister Asad Umar, Advisor to sulted in a gunfight,” said Chief Superintendent Benigno Durana, a U-turn in court but he lied in the IMF conditions and the PM’s UAE visit. Pakistan and the UAE may sign a memorandum of PM on Commerce Abdul Raz- a spokesman for the national police. (DPA the National Assembly. zak Dawood and others Thailand hits out Sri Lanka president seeks talks to end power struggle

AFP unrest and conflict situation inghe on October 26, Sirisena at US series over COLOMBO and to allow the normal func- dissolved parliament on No- tioning of the parliament.” vember 9, but the Supreme SRI Lanka’s President Maithri- Brawling erupted in parlia- Court suspended his action monarchy video pala Sirisena on Sunday called ment with Rajapakse loyalists and restored parliament pend- crucial talks with political smashing furniture, throwing ing a full hearing into the legal- AFP “The episode, titled leaders in a bid to end a power chilli powder and projectiles at ity of his actions. BANGKOK ‘Ghosts’ presented the King- struggle with the prime minis- rivals in a bid to disrupt a no- For 19 days, Sri Lanka had dom of Thailand and the Thai ter he sacked last month. confidence motion against the two claimants to the prime BANGKOK has hit out at the monarchy in a misleading The Indian Ocean nation disputed prime minister. minister’s post, but on Thurs- CBS show “Madam Secre- manner, leading to grave con- has been paralysed since Octo- After the second vote day parliament speaker Karu tary” on Sunday in response cern and dismay from many ber 26 when Sirisena deposed against Rajapakse on Friday, Jayasuriya held that he would to an episode that referenced Thais who have seen it,” min- Ranil Wickremesinghe as pre- Wickremesinghe demanded recognise neither as premier. the country’s monarchy, call- istry spokesperson Busadee mier and replaced him with a that his government be re- Officially, Sri Lanka no longer ing it “misleading”. Santipitaks said in a state- former rival Mahinda Raja- stored, but there has been no has a government. Thailand has some of the ment provided. pakse. response from Sirisena yet. Legislators say that with world’s harshest royal defa- The statement added Wickremesinghe insists he Wickremesinghe has said the administration at a stand mation laws and monitors that the monarchy has been is still prime minister while Sri Lanka’s police protect parliament speaker Karu Jayasuriya walking Sri Lanka needs “stability” and still key sectors such as tour- potential insults both in Thai- a “symbol of unity and pillar parliament voted twice last to his chair as parliament members who back Rajapaksa protest dur- that he was ready to work with ism are taking a serious bat- land and abroad, with sus- of stability in our kingdom for week to reject Rajapakse. ing the session in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Saturday. (REUTERS) Sirisena despite the person- tering. pects facing maximum sen- more than seven centuries” “President Sirisena will ality clash that triggered the Both sides have also tences of 15 years if convicted and is beloved and respected chair a meeting of representa- liament today,” his office said has called this meeting in or- constitutional crisis. warned that a prolonged power in domestic courts. by the public. tives of political parties in par- in a statement. “The president der to end the current political After sacking Wickremes- vacuum could lead to unrest. “Madam Secretary”, a “The episode in question popular political drama star- did not take into account the ring Téa Leoni and now in its sensitivity of the Thai people fifth season, came under fire in this regard,” it said. after a character travels to Royal insult cases in Thai- Thailand and opines about land are often shrouded in Fresh trouble in Myanmar’s Rakhine; many the monarchy at a confer- secrecy and journalists must ence before being hauled routinely self-censor to avoid away by police. repeating the original offense. Rohingya Muslims wounded in police firing Though no legal action The amount prosecuted was threatened, Thailand’s under the law known as 112 Ministry of Foreign Affairs shot up under the junta that DPA said it had asked its embassy seized power in 2014, but YANGON in Washington to “convey convictions have declined in our concern and disappoint- recent months and trended POLICE opened fire in an ment to CBS” over the No- towards acquittals or penal- internally displaced persons vember 4 episode. ties with lesser jail time. (IDP) camp in Myanmar’s troubled Rakhine State on Sunday, an eyewitness and a Thai political party jigsaw attracts lawmaker said. The incident left at least new faces and veteran names four Rohingya Muslims in- BANGKOK: Famous golfer Thongchai Jaidee, a former beauty jured, according to the eyewit- queen and veteran politicians were among those who flocked to ness, a 27-year-old resident at new parties in Thailand Sunday as a jigsaw of alliances formed the Aw Nauk Ye IDP camp. ahead of the country’s much-anticipated poll in February. “Around 35 police were in The Thai junta that seized power in 2014 partially eased the camp and were surround- restrictions on electioneering ahead of the promised vote, allow- ed by people. ing parties to spring up and recruit members but withholding the They attacked us by right to campaign. throwing stones,” said police The deadline to join and be eligible to run closes later this officer Than Htay of Pauktaw A Rohingya boy looks from a police truck at the KyaukTan township, Rohingya men escorted by armed policemen sit in a light truck at month and Sunday saw a flurry of activity as the closing date Police Station. Police were south of Yangon, Myanmar, on Friday. (EPA-EFE) the KyaukTan township, south of Yangon, Myanmar. (EPA-EFE) nears. carrying out an operation to Golfing great Thongchai, 49, added some star power to Thai arrest two owners of a boat dered them to step back then covers Rohingya affairs, Rakhine State in the coun- curity forces have displaced Raksa Chart, which formed in recent weeks and is believed to carrying Rohingya that land- they shot into the air.” He did showed men with bleeding try’s west. UN Resident and hundreds of thousands of Ro- be a spin-off of the country’s largest political party Pheu Thai. ed near Yangon on Friday, not say whether police shot wounds and spent bullets, ap- Humanitarian Coordinator hingya, many of whom fled The army toppled the Pheu Thai-led administration of Yin- said eyewitness Mg Mg Aye. into the crowd. parently from the scene. The Knut Ostby said was ‘deeply to Bangladesh. Many others gluck Shinawatra in 2014. “Police went there and Mg Mg Aye told dpa po- footage could not be indepen- concerned’ about the reports are still in IDP camps like Aw But parties associated with Yingluck and her brother Thaksin looked for the criminals. lice entered the camp at 9:30 dently verified. of the shooting, according to Nauk Ye in central Rakhine. -- another former premier toppled in 2006 -- have won every elec- Then the people from the am (0300 GMT) on Sunday Buddhist-majority Myan- a statement released Sunday. In August 2017, Myan- tion since 2001 by relying on populist policies. IDP surrounded the police morning and shot four men, mar denies Rohingya access He called for ‘calm, non- mar launched a brutal mili- “In the beginning, I want to help. And I will see in the future and attacked them by throw- critically injuring two. to education, healthcare, and violence and restraint,’ the tary crackdown against Ro- what more I can do,” Thongchai said at a recruitment drive for ing stones,” local lawmak- Photos and videos shared freedom of movement. They statement read. Widespread hingya in Rakhine, leading Thai Raksa Chart in Bangkok, adding that he was still on tour er Aung Kyaw Htwe said. on Facebook by the Arakan are not allowed to leave des- violence between Rohingya, the UN to accuse Myanmar and did not have time to run as a candidate right now. (AFP) “That’s why they [police] or- Times, a media outlet that ignated areas of their native Rakhine Buddhists, and se- of “genocidal intent.” 08 Monday, November 19, 2018

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FBI Report On Hate Crimes Is A ‘Call To Action’ Seoul Is Testing US Patience

Trump can’t stop hate crimes himself, but he can and must take great strides to change the tone Over North Korea Sanctions by avoiding incendiary rhetoric Washington feels that Seoul risks breaching American and UN measures in OMETHING wicked this way keeps dents fuelled by prejudice based on race, coming. For the third year in a row in sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, its attempt to woo Pyongyang despite Trump’s insistence that any America, hate crimes are on the rise, and disability in 2017. That’s an increase of Sparticularly against African-Amer- 17 percent from 2016. relaxation of sanctions could only be done with his consent icans and Jews. An FBI report identifies The number of reported US hate crimes a total of 7,175 such offences in 2017, a 17 peaked after 9/11, and had been falling since YIGAL CHAZAN percent jump from 2016 and the largest in- then—until it started to rise again in recent TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE crease since 2001. Anti-Semitic crimes were years. Compared to the record low of 5,479 up 37 percent from 2016. Crimes against reported in 2014, the number of hate crime HE United States is increasingly con- blacks, which constituted more than half of incidents has increased 31 percent. cerned with South Korea’s apparent all race-based incidents, FBI data shows that willingness to make economic con- were up 16 percent. most victims were target- cessions to North Korea before the Acting Attorney Gen- FBI data shows that most vic- ed because of their race, TKim regime starts taking irreversible eral Matthew Whitaker tims were targeted because of ethnicity, or ancestry. steps toward denuclearisation. deemed the report a “call their race, ethnicity, or ancestry. That category includes In recent weeks, US President Don- to action,” adding that That category includes crimes crimes against African ald Trump has chided Seoul for suggest- identity-based attacks on Americans, Hispanics, ing that it might lift unilateral sanctions people represent “despic- against African Americans, Native Americans, and Ar- against its neighbour amid moves to re- able violations of our core Hispanics, Native Americans, abs, among other groups. vive commercial cooperation, and the US values as Americans.” and Arabs, among other groups Like in 2016, hate crimes Treasury has reportedly warned South The problem: the divi- against African Americans Korean banks against renewing financial sive tone set by Whitaker’s were the most common. ties with the North. boss, President Trump, has helped unleash In 2017, reported incidents against African South Korea – led by a pro-rapproche- the furies. Americans increased 16 percent. ment president, Moon Jae-in – has sought In 2015, Trump launched a presidential After African Americans, the most com- to push for an easing of tensions on the campaign rooted in fear and loathing of im- mon hate crime victims were Jewish Ameri- peninsula through a charm offensive and migrants in general, and Mexicans and Mus- cans, who experienced a surge of 37 percent. confidence-building measures aimed at ism and industrial development, but their by international measures, it nonetheless lims in particular. He subsequently ratch- Victims were also targeted due to their persuading North Korean leader Kim Jong- fortunes slumped when inter-Koreans underlines the South’s eagerness to offer eted up the rhetoric — equivocating about religion, sexual orientation, disabilities, and un to begin the denuclearisation process. tensions spiralled. Pyongyang economic carrots. the actions of “both sides” as neo-Nazis gender identity, with a notable jump in re- Trump’s historic meeting with Kim Over 2 million South Koreans report- The US president, though, made it marched through Charlottesville a year ago ports of attacks against people with mental in Singapore in June raised hopes that edly visited Kumgang, which received plain that any relaxation of sanctions and of late demonising struggling Central disabilities. Pyongyang would begin to decommission substantial sums of southern investment. could only be done with Washington’s Americans as an invading criminal horde. The FBI report comes at a time when its nuclear weapons in exchange for the The flow stopped in 2008 when a tour- consent. “They won’t do that without our A week ago, a black White House report- Donald Trump has been accused of inciting lifting of US and United Nations sanctions. ist from Seoul was shot dead by a North approval. They do nothing without our er asked Trump if he believed that his adop- violence with his incendiary rhetoric. Two Yet, since then, there have been few con- Korean soldier for allegedly entering a approval,” Trump is reported to have said. tion of a “nationalist” foreign policy empow- weeks ago, a mass shooting at Pittsburgh’s crete signs that Kim is prepared to do so. restricted military zone. Kaesong, a hub That, together with criticism of Kang’s re- ered white nationalists. The President called Tree of Life synagogue left 11 dead and sev- South Korea has insisted that it will for South Korean companies employing marks by opposition lawmakers in Seoul, it a “racist question.” It wasn’t. Trump can’t en injured. respect the international sanctions re- mostly North Korean workers, was shut- seems to have prompted an official retrac- stop hate crimes himself, but he can and The data covers hate crimes against peo- gime, but in its haste to build bridges with tered in early 2016 following a rocket tion, with the South’s Unification Minis- must take great strides to change the tone in ple—including intimidation, rape, assault, the North it appears to have, deliberately launch and nuclear test by the North. ter Cho Myoung-gyon subsequently con- Washington — and across America. and murder—and against property—includ- or not, tested Washington’s patience. At a meeting between Moon and Kim firming that there would be no move on New data released on November 13 ing vandalism, theft, and arson. It classi- The United States had been concerned in September, their third summit this sanctions relief for the North. shows the number of hate crimes in the US fies the crimes according to 34 categories, that Kim’s decision earlier in the year to year, they agreed, among a number of Further signs of Washington’s alarm at has increased for the third consecutive year. including anti-Buddhist, anti-white, anti- reach out to the South was designed to measures, to “normalise” the two econom- the zealousness of Seoul’s overtures toward The FBI received reports of 7,175 inci- transgender, and anti-atheist. drive a wedge between Seoul and Wash- ic projects as soon as conditions allow and its neighbour emerged in late October. Re- (Tribune News Service) ington. And, notwithstanding the fanfare to start work on restoring road and rail uters cited US Treasury reaction to reports around the breakthrough Singapore sum- links, severed since Korean War, between suggesting the resumption of financial co- mit, the United States remains sceptical the two countries. At a subsequent meet- operation between the two states. about Kim’s professed commitment to ing in October they also agreed to break The news agency said that a South Ko- disarmament. ground on the transport project later this rean regulatory document, parts of which South Korean conservatives also have month or early in December. were released by a Seoul opposition law- their doubts, but Moon seems determined While Kim again made positive noises maker, included an official from the US Probe Of Russia And Trump to capitalise on the goodwill emanating about denuclearisation at the September Treasury’s Office of Terrorism and Finan- from Pyongyang. Following North Ko- summit, there was little in the way of solid cial Intelligence expressing “deep concern” rea’s surprise participation in the 2018 declarations to that end. Moon’s willing- that South Korean banks had misunder- Must Proceed Unimpeded PyeongChang Winter Olympics, the pen- ness to offer what appeared to be sanctions stood their duties “to comply with UN and insula’s leaders have three high-profile concessions raised questions about his ad- US financial sanctions on North Korea.” N Wednesday, Senator Jeff Flake tional? Probably. meetings and signalled their readiness to herence to the US policy of exerting “maxi- Washington clearly believes that Seoul pushed for a floor vote on legislation Trump ranted to The Daily Caller that cooperate on a number of fronts, most no- mum pressure” to get the North to dis- is sailing close to the wind in its attempt Oprotecting Special Counsel Robert the probe “should have never been had. tably economic development. mantle its nuclear arsenal. Some reports to woo Pyongyang. While better relations Mueller’s probe into Russian interference It’s something that should have never been In September, Moon led a business have suggested that South Korea would between the long-estranged neighbours in the 2016 election. In April, the Senate brought. It’s an illegal investigation.” On delegation to Pyongyang, comprising require exemptions from UN, and possibly are to be welcomed, there is a danger that, Judiciary Committee passed the bill with Thursday, he tweeted darkly, that “The in- leaders of South Korean conglomerates. US, measures against the North to proceed in overplaying its hand, South Korea will four Republicans supporting the measure. ner workings of the Mueller investigation While the visit appears to have been more with the joint economic projects. prolong the North’s vacillation over denu- Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked are a total mess” and called investigators about public relations than a serious bid The decision to go ahead with plans clearisation while at the same time raising a vote. “Democrat thugs” out to “ruin lives.” to explore possible investment deals, to reconnect transport infrastructure its expectations on sanctions relief. This is profound dereliction of duty at a In the face of McConnell’s obstruction- there have been serious discussions sepa- in particular is likely to have raised red That could bring about Washington’s potential moment of crisis. ism, Flake vowed that he won’t support any rately about reviving two commercial pro- flags in Washington, coming as it did just fear of Pyongyang sowing divisions be- One day after the midterm elections, Trump judicial nominees until his bill gets a jects which were key elements of South a week after Trump responded tersely tween South Korea and the United States. Trump fired Attorney General Jeff Sessions, vote. Good for him. Bad for Senators Chuck Korea’s ‘Sunshine’ engagement policy be- to South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Both must work in lockstep to facilitate who had rightly recused himself from the Grassley, Lindsey Graham and Tom Tillis — tween 1998 and 2008. Kyung-wha’s disclosure that Seoul was disarmament in the North. Failure to Mueller investigation, installing longtime all of whom voted for the bill in committee, Located just north of the Demilita- considering lifting some of its unilateral do so threatens to torpedo Kim’s osten- Mueller critic Matt Whitaker as acting AG and for anyone else who defends the special rized Zone between the two countries, the sanctions against the North. While the sible commitment to the goal, arguably without Senate confirmation. Unconstitu- counsel with empty words. Kumgang resort and the Kaesong factory move would appear somewhat symbolic, Trump’s biggest and only foreign policy complex promoted cooperation on tour- as many of the restrictions are duplicated achievement to date. (Tribune News Service)

Venice’s Grand Plan To Stop Flooding Isn’t Going To Work The historic Italian lagoon city’s flooding is getting worse, but it seems the chosen solution to the problem won’t save it from drowning

SAM RIGBY lands drained by a network of canals and The other problem with MOSE is that TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE located within a tidal lagoon sat between it doesn’t address the issue of the rising sea the Italian coast and several barrier islands level, which is already damaging the city’s HE spectacular centrepiece of Venice, known as the Murazzi. Interventions have buildings with salt and damp, despite St Mark’s Square, now floods more included diverting six major rivers away widespread renovations of foundations than 60 times a year, up from four from the lagoon to stop its waterways fill- and canals. The conservator of St Mark’s times a year in 1900. Recent storms ing with silt, rebuilding and extending the Cathedral has shown that sea water has Treportedly helped cover over 70 per- Murazzi and reducing the inlets between risen several metres through the church’s cent of the city in water, which rose by up them from the original nine to three. foundations walls. to 156cm above its normal level. Venetians have also combated flood- Several alternatives to the MOSE pro- Upcoming research conducted with our ing by periodically raising pavements and ject have been proposed, including pump- colleagues at the National Research Center walkways and building embankments, but ing water back into the ground to raise the of Venice (CNR) shows that, without inter- this is no longer possible without damag- city up, but none have received widespread vention, within 50 years this kind of flood- ing the city’s architecture. So in 2003, acceptance by the scientific community. ing could occur with nearly every high tide. the MOSE project was launched as a way There is agreement that the salt marshes In fact, some experts have argued that Ven- of protecting Venice from the worsening and mudflats that once surrounded Venice ice will be gone by the year 2100. floods. But the Venetian scientific commu- 50cm, the MOSE storm gates will need to Recent storms reportedly helped cover should be returned to their former extent The increase in flooding in Venice is nity is divided over the impact of the pro- close almost daily in order to protect the over 70 percent of the city in water. This in order to preserve the ecological health due to the combined effects of land subsid- ject on the lagoon given how much worse city from flooding. The problem with this would follow other damage to the lagoon’s of the lagoon. ence causing the city to sink, and climate the flooding could become. comes from the fact that some of Ven- ecosystem caused by the loss of salt marsh- But this will certainly not solve the change causing the global sea level to rise. Records held in the city show the Ven- ice’s untreated sewage flows directly into es and tidal flats (and the reclamation of problem of rising sea levels. If the sea level But the city’s chosen solution to the prob- ice sea level has consistently risen by a the lagoon via the canals and presently tidal flats in other areas for fish farming). rises above a sustainable water level there lem, an unfinished scheme of 78 storm total of 26cm since 1870. Around 12cm of is flushed through the inlets into the sea Meanwhile, seabed erosion from dredging will be no other choice than to permanent- gates known as MOSE, is likely to cause that comes from the fact that Venice’s is- within a week. Shutting the inlets every and illegal clam harvesting has increased ly cut off the lagoon from the Adriatic Sea. damage to the ecological health of the sur- lands are subsiding because of the amount day could cause increased microbiologi- the central part of the lagoon’s depth by Clearly, this can only be done if the prob- rounding lagoon and, in the long run, could of water removed from the aquifer beneath cal pollution and eutrophication in the la- 50cm since 1970. There are major con- lems of pollution, sewage, and port activi- have no effect on Venice’s preservation. Venice lagoon. Further measurements goon. This is where the water becomes so cerns among the scientific community of ties have been resolved. In this case we will Venetians have been managing Ven- show that sea level is still rising 2.4mm a full of nutrients that it spawns excessive Venice that further enclosing and restrict- have a fresh water lagoon, different from ice lagoon with engineering since the 12th year. growth of plants and algae at the expense ing the lagoon will further compromise its the one we know, but preserving the city of century. The city is built on 118 small is- As a result, with a sea level rise of of other wildlife. ecological health. Venice within it.

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News Marathas to get quota in jobs, TN cyclone toll rises to 45; oppn alleges poor relief work in brief education in Maharashtra IANS here, Palaniswami said 45 Stalin in a letter to the party CHENNAI persons have died in the cy- cadres wondered whether AGENCIES reservation be given to them. clone and the loss of livestock Palaniswami’s heart was made S Africa prez to MUMBAI “We have accepted the sug- THE death toll due to the se- was put at 735. He added that of iron as he appeared to be pay back $35,000 gestions of the panel,” Mr Fad- vere cyclone Gaja that devas- 88,102 hectare of crop and more interested with inau- campaign funds THE Maratha community will navis said and added that there tated several districts in Tamil 39,938 electricity poles were gurating projects rather than get reservations in jobs and was no need to agitate any- Nadu two days ago has risen to damaged in the cyclone. visiting the cyclone battered JOHANNESBURG South education, Maharashtra Chief more. According to the report, 45 and damaged 117,624 hous- The central government areas. African President Cyril Minister Devendra Fadnavis sources said, 25 per cent of the es, Chief Minister K Palaniswa- has been asked to depute a Stalin, who toured the ar- Ramaphosa will pay back announced today following the state’s 32 per cent Maratha mi said in Sunday. team from the National Disas- eas, accused the government 500,000 rand ($35,000) recommendations of a special population fulfils the criteria Opposition leaders have ter Management to assess the of failing to provide sufficient donated to his campaign panel that said Marathas are for backwardness. criticized what they say was destruction. food, clothing and drinking fund by a firm with links to socially and educationally back- Thousands of protesters the government’s apathy in To a query about dropping water for the people at the re- his son after admitting he ward. had hit the streets of Maharash- reaching out relief materials TN CM K Palanaswami. relief materials by helicopters, lief centres. He said had only misled parliament, an of- The Maharashtra State tra demanding reservations like food, drinking water and Palaniswami said removal of the government carried out ficial said. Ramaphosa has Backward Class Commission in jobs and education in early other material to the cyclone protested on the roads. They trees from the roads would be the dredging of canals and staked his reputation on submitted a report on the social August. While Pune and Au- affected areas. also set fire to five government completed fully on Sunday. other water bodies, much of fighting corruption after his and economic conditions of the rangabad witnessed violence, In Pudukottai district, vehicles. Palaniswami said he would the damage could have been predecessor Jacob Zuma Maratha community on Thurs- demonstrations took place in people complained about not Speaking to reporters at visit the affected areas on averted and several trees could was mired in graft scandals day and recommended that Mumbai and Thane. getting relief materials and Salem, about 350 km from Tuesday. DMK President M.K. have been saved. that finally led to his ousting earlier this year. (AFP) Delhi air quality deteriorates to Modi mocks Cong pledge very low level Suspected terror strike to protect cows at M-P rally NEW DELHI The national capital suffered from ‘very- IANS He said that the Congress poor’ air quality on Sunday CHHINDWARA, MADHYA PRADESH included the issue of cow in afternoon despite good winds leaves three dead in their election manifesto to con- and favourable weather. PRIME Minister Narendra fuse the people. “I am criticis- While most of the regions Modi on Sunday hit out at ing it. It is their right but the across Delhi recorded air the congress for their pledge question that arises is wheth- quality in the ‘very poor’ or to protect cows in Madhya er the Congress of Madhya ‘poor’ category, some areas holy city of Amritsar Pradesh, reminding the party Pradesh and Congress of Kera- were well ‘above severe’ and that its workers in Kerala last la are separate. Tell the truth to ‘severe’ levels. The major year slaughtered a calf in the the people. You may like cow or pollutant PM2.5 or particles 2 motorcycle-borne masked youths throw grenade at a congregation open. not, it’s your prerogative, but with diameter less than 2.5 Addressing an election rally don’t fool the people,” he said. mm were four times at Anand in Chhindwara, the Prime Min- The Congress in its elec- Vihar in east Delhi, Mundaka ister also attacked Congress tion manifesto has promised in west Delhi and Wazirpur in President Rahul Gandhi with to build gaushalas (cow sheds) northeast Delhi. (IANS) the “naamdaar” jibe for “re- in every gram panchayat, es- peatedly lying” to discredit the tablish a new department for Cong calls BJP BJP-led central government. spirituality, open new Sanskrit misogynist over “In the manifesto for Mad- schools, besides loan waiver Khattar’s remarks hya Pradesh, the Congress par- for farmers. The Prime Min- ty is hailing the cow as a moth- ister said the Congress had NEW DELHI Accusing the er, but on the streets of Kerala, promised farm loan waiver in BJP leadership of being the Congress people cut off the Karnataka but has not yet im- “misogynist”, the Congress head of a calf and circulated plemented it. on Sunday demanded an photos of their eating beef, say- “They promise but do not apology from Haryana Chief ing that it was their right to eat deliver. Cheating is in the their Minister Manohar Lal Khat- cow-meat,” Modi said. blood,” he said. tar for reportedly claiming that most rape cases were “fake” and took place amongst people who knew each other well. “Misogyny Cow vigilantes attack 2 men has become a buzzword for BJP leadership. Humiliating transporting cattle in Gujarat India’s women has become a characteristic style of IANS Deesa in North Gujarat when BJP leaders. The Talibani AHMEDABAD they were intercepted near Ra- thought process of the BJP mol in Ahmedabad by six peo- leadership particularly TWO persons were attacked ple believed to be cow vigilantes Khattar has been exposed,” by alleged cow vigilantes when and attacked by knives and ba- Congress spokesperson they were transporting cattle tons. Ahmedabad Deputy Com- Randeep Singh Surjewala near Ahmedabad early on Sun- missioner Himkar Singh told said here. (IANS) day, leaving one of them with a IANS: “The two persons were stab wound, police said. intercepted by six people, in- Zaheer, 23, was rushed to cluding two motorcycle-borne the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital youths, from the nearby Rabari Congolese militia with a stab wound and was in- colony, and attacked around kills 7 Ugandan jected several units of blood. 12.30 a.m.” Another person, Mustafa, Zaheer is out of danger, he fishermen ran away from the spot and said, adding he sustained one hid behind a police van nearby, stab wound. The police officer AFP Danish Khan, an activist attend- said an FIR had been registered KAMPALA ing on Zaheer at the hospital, against unidentified accused told IANS. Zaheer and Mustafa under Section 326 of the Indian SUSPECTED Congolese mili- were travelling in a tempo van Penal Code for causing grievous tiamen shot dead seven Ugan- with eight buffalo calves from injuries. dan fishermen and wounded Relatives of a man killed in a grenade attack grieve at a hospital in Amritsar on Sunday. (AFP) another on Lake Albert, which straddles the two countries’ IANS volunteer at the gate. “Every- border, police said Sunday. AMRITSAR Rajnath vows strong action thing happened within a couple Uganda’s deputy police NEW Delhi Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday spoke of minutes. They got in, threw Over 14 lakh ghost anganwadi commander in the region IN a major terrorist incident, to Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, assuring “strong the grenade and fled,” one man Amos Muhindo said the gun- three people were killed and 20 action” against those responsible for a grenade attack at a told the police. beneficiaries discovered in UP men opened fire on the fisher- others injured when two mo- religious gathering on Nirankaris in Amritsar which killed three Punjab Chief Minister men as they went to retrieve torcycle-borne masked youths people. Calling the Sunday attack a “reprehensible act of vio- Amarinder Singh on Sunday IANS The official stated that the body of a colleague killed threw a grenade at a Nirankari lence”, the Minister expressed deep anguish over the death of directed the police to immedi- NEW DELHI linking of the Aadhaar card for by the same group earlier last congregation in Rajasansi area innocents who were Nirankari sect followers from nearby villages ately enhance security arrange- drawing benefits has helped week. in Punjab’s Amritsar district on and had gathered for the weekly religious meeting. ments at all sensitive places, MORE than 14 lakh ghost ben- the government to remove the “Seven Ugandan fisher- Sunday, police said. “My condolences to the families who have lost their loved terming it as “the first such in- eficiaries under the anganwadi ghost beneficiaries. men were shot dead by the The grenade attack took ones in this attack and prayers for speedy recovery of the discriminate attack on innocent scheme have been found in Under the supplementary Congolese militia on Satur- place at the Nirankari Satsang injured. Spoke to the Chief Minister of Punjab, Captain Ama- people in recent past”. Uttar Pradesh, the Ministry nutrition scheme of Integrated day as they went into the wa- Bhawan of the Nirankari sect rinderji, who has apprised me of the situation in the wake of “Preliminary investigations of Women and Child Develop- Child Development Services ter near Kaiso landing site (in in Adliwal village, about 15 km the grenade attack in Amritsar. Strongest possible action will had so far revealed that two ment said on Sunday. (ICDS), 14 lakh anganwadis Hoima district, Uganda) to from Amritsar. The campus is be taken against the perpetrators of this crime,” the Minister men, one of them with a flow- There are around 1,88,259 provide home rations to a to- search for the body of their located in Amritsar’s rural belt, tweeted. (IANS) ing beard, with covered faces, anganwadi centres in the state tal of 4.6 crore infants and 1.9 colleague,” he said. around three kilometres from allegedly forced their way into and according to the ministry, crore mothers and hot cooked “One person survived and the Guru Ram Das Jee Amrit- the hall by brandishing a pis- more than 18 lakh children are meals to 3.6 crore children has been taken to Hoima hos- sar international airport. rushed to the spot along with the media in Adliwal village. tol. They detained the sewadar, enrolled under the scheme. aged between three and six pital with gunshot wounds.” The injured were rushed to senior Punjab Police officers, Describing it as an unfortu- lobbed the grenade into the “The information was pro- across the country. He said the attack was re- hospitals in Amritsar. Two of admitted that it was a “terror nate incident, Arora said that prayer room, and escaped on a vided to us by the state after Under the scheme, at the portedly carried out by five them were in serious condition, act”. further investigations will re- motorcycle,” he said. we asked them to conduct an rate of a minimum Rs8 that is armed men in military uni- police said. “We are taking it as a ter- veal details about who was be- A crater three inches in di- inquiry. The fake beneficiaries spent on each beneficiary per form, adding that it was the All the victims were sect ror act. This incident is against hind the attack. ameter was formed by the im- are actually those who do not day - 60 per cent share by Cen- third time in a week the al- followers from nearby villages a group and not an individual. Witnesses told the police pact of the explosion and was exist but were drawing benefit tre and 40 per cent by state leged militia members crossed who had gathered for the Sun- That’s why we are taking it as a that two youths on a motorcy- being examined by the forensic from the scheme for so long. and the official noted that re- to the Ugandan side of the lake day weekly religious meeting. terror act. We did not have any cle, their faces covered, forced team. The safety valve of the The ghost beneficiaries have moving fake beneficiaries has for illegal fishing and attacked Punjab Director General specific input of a strike against entry to the sect campus by grenade has also been found, been removed from the list,” a helped the government to save locals. of Police Suresh Arora, who any particular group,” he told pointing a pistol at a woman he said. Ministry official told IANS. around Rs70 lakh per day. Hundreds clean river to save Tug-of-war over prayers at historic Taj Mahal Agra’s heritage monuments IANS to conduct ‘puja’ and ‘arti’ inside IANS river bed has become a breeding AGRA The Central Industrial the Taj Mahal as a protest against AGRA ground for all kinds of mosqui- Security Force (CISF), the failure of security agencies to toes and insects which damage THE continuing tug-of-war be- which is in charge of secu- stop a Muslim group from offer- HUNDREDS of river activists and the surface of the monuments. tween Hindutva and Muslim ing prayers inside the premises, volunteers of NGOs on Sunday Volunteers of India Rising cleaned groups over conducting ‘puja- rity inside the complex, violating orders of the Supreme joined a massive cleanliness drive the area and painted the bound- arti’ and offering ‘namaz’ inside has come under fire for Court. opposite the Etmauddaula tomb to ary wall of Etmauddaula viewpoint the Taj Mahal premises is caus- failing to stop a group of The Archaeological Survey of lift garbage and idols immersed in from where foreign tourists shoot ing concern to tourism circles women on Saturday from India (ASI) pasted the Supreme the Yamuna. pictures of the river and the Taj. in Agra. performing ‘puja’ and ‘arti’ court directive and notification River Connect Campaign Local corporator Anurag Industry leaders fear that the after sprinkling Ganga Jal on the gate of the 17th century Taj member Devashish Bhattacharya Chaturvedi told IANS: “We are dispute could trigger communal around the monument Mahal last week. told IANS that regular cleaning of daily cleaning up the area but a flare-up in Agra, India’s most The original order of the Su- Yamuna was necessary to save the problem of garbage cleaning popular destination. preme Court allows local Muslims heritage monuments along the is so huge that we need more The Central Industrial Securi- from performing ‘puja’ and ‘arti’ to offer prayers in the afternoon river banks such as Babar’s Ram men and machinery on a regular ty Force (CISF), which is in charge after sprinkling Ganga Jal around only on Fridays when the monu- Bagh, Etmauddaula, Agra Fort basis. However, there has been a of security inside the complex, has the monument. ment is closed to public. But the and the Taj Mahal. The garbage marked difference as night clean- come under fire for failing to stop Again on Sunday, Rashtriya locals want this bar lifted so that The Taj Mahal was designated as a Unesco World Heritage Site in that has accumulated on the ing has helped a lot.” a group of women on Saturday Bajrang Dal activists threatened they can offer prayers daily. 1983 for being ‘the jewel of Islamic architecture in India’. 10 Monday, November 19, 2018 Gulf / Middle East Huthis mobilise fighters for battle despite ceasefire

AFP Hodeida, a Red Sea city home tion–announced a pause in SANAA to a vital port. Gunmen shoot dead senior their offensive last week amid Men, some of whom looked security official in Aden international calls for a cease- YEMENI rebels have said very young, were lining up fire and UN-led peace efforts. they are ready to mobilise with bandoliers around their SANA’A: A senior security official was killed on Sunday in a They added however that more fighters to the frontline shoulders and rifles in their drive-by shooting in the city of Aden in southern , a they remain on edge as the despite a lull in battleground hands, chanting the Huthi slo- security source said. “Unknown gunmen riding a car shot at sound of coalition jets can con- Hodeida, as the UN envoy gan: “God is greatest. Death to Brigadier Fahd Gharama after he left his house. He died on the stantly be heard overhead. prepares to visit the country America, death to Israel, curse spot while the gunmen fled,” the source told dpa on condition UN special envoy Martin to boost peace efforts. the Jews, and victory to Islam.” of anonymity. Gharama was the deputy chief of the so-called Griffiths said on Friday that Dozens of Huthi rebels put Residents said by telephone Security Belt Forces in the southern province of Abyan. The he plans to travel to rebel- on a show of strength on the on Sunday that relative calm Security Belt Forces are units trained and supported by the held Sanaa in the coming outskirts of the capital Sanaa had held in Hodeida city since United Arab Emirates, which is a major partner in a Saudi-led Pro-government forces cheer as they ride in the back of a pickup week to finalise arrange- on Saturday, apparently get- pro-government forces–backed alliance fighting rebels in Yemen.(DPA) truck mounted with a machine gun in an industrial district in the ments for peace talks to take ting ready to head towards by a Saudi-led military coali- port city of Hodeida, Yemen, on Sunday. (AFP) place in Sweden soon.

Don’t want to US will make final conclusions hear ‘suffering’ Khashoggi tape, says Trump on scribe killing in days: Trump AFP WASHINGTON

US President Donald Trump There remain numerous unanswered questions with respect to murder of Mr Khashoggi: State Department says he has been fully briefed on an audio recording of jour- AFP nalist Jamal Khashoggi’s mur- WASHINGTON der but does not want to listen to it himself. THE United States will make “Because it’s a suffering final conclusions by early tape. It’s a terrible tape,” he next week over the killing Accountability said in an interview with “Fox of Jamal Khashoggi, Presi- News Sunday.” “It was very dent Donald Trump said We will continue to consult violent, very vicious and ter- Saturday, following reports Congress, and work with other rible.” The CIA has reportedly that the CIA had held Saudi nations to hold accountable concluded that Saudi Crown Crown Prince Mohammed those involved in the killing of Prince Mohammed Bin Sal- bin Salman responsible. Jamal Khashoggi.” US State man ordered Khashoggi’s as- Saudi Arabia has repeat- Department Spokeswoman sassination in the Saudi con- edly changed its official narra- noted that Washington had sulate in Istanbul October 2. tive of the October 2 murder, already taken “decisive But the State Department first denying any knowledge has called those reports “inac- of Khashoggi’s whereabouts measures” against curate,” and Trump on Satur- and later saying he was killed individuals, including visa day told reporters that the US when an argument degener- and sanctions actions would release “a very full re- ated into a fistfight. port” on the matter as early as Earlier this week, a Saudi Monday. He was interviewed prosecutor exonerated the Report in 2 days by Fox on Friday. crown prince of involvement Asked whether the crown in the brutal murder. Earlier this week, a Saudi prince had lied to him in de- Speaking to reporters in prosecutor exonerated the nying any role in the killing, Malibu, California after sur- crown prince of involvement in Trump said: “I don’t know. veying damage from wildfires, the brutal murder. Speaking to Who can really know? But I Trump said “we’ll be having a reporters in Malibu, California can say this, he’s got many very full report over the next after surveying damage from people... that say he had no two days, probably Monday or wildfires, Trump said “we’ll be knowledge.” Tuesday.” having a very full report over “He told me that he had State Department spokes- the next two days, probably nothing to do with it. He told woman Heather Nauert ear- me that, I would say, maybe lier said reports indicating on Monday or Tuesday.” five times at different points, the United States had already as recently as a few days ago.” made final conclusions in the Trump acknowledged that case were “inaccurate.” “There people close to the prince remain numerous unan- sulate to obtain documents “were probably involved” but swered questions with respect necessary to marry his Turk- added, “I want to stick with to the murder of Mr Khashog- US President Donald J Trump speaks to the media before he departs the White House for California, where he viewed damage from that state’s ish fiancee. an ally that in many ways has gi,” she added. wildfires, in Washington, DC, on Saturday.(EPA-EFE) European Union foreign been very good.” The State Department will affairs chief Federica Mogh- Asked whether he would continue to seek facts and able those involved in the kill- bia’s powerful Crown Prince tional investigation. know, I’m president–I have to erini meanwhile reiterated go along with moves in the work with other countries to ing of Jamal Khashoggi.” She Mohammed bin Salman or- But ahead of a briefing by take a lot of things into con- calls for a “thorough, credible US Congress to cut off US hold those involved in the kill- noted that Washington had dered the killing of Khashoggi, his secretary of state and CIA sideration.” The Washington and transparent” probe into involvement in the Saudi-led ing accountable, Nauert said, already taken “decisive meas- a vocal critic. director, Trump demured Post, which broke the story, Khashoggi’s killing. war in Yemen or halt arms “while maintaining the im- ures” against individuals, The killing and the inter- when asked about possible re- said the CIA found that 15 “The need remains to shed sales to the kingdom, Trump portant strategic relationship including visa and sanctions national uproar it triggered taliation against Riyadh. Saudi agents flew on govern- full clarity on the circum- equivocated. between the United States and actions. has frayed ties between Wash- “They have been a truly ment aircraft to Istanbul and stances surrounding this hor- “I want to see Yemen end. Saudi Arabia.” “In the mean- The remarks appeared to ington and longtime ally Ri- spectacular ally in terms of assassinated Khashoggi in the rendous crime as well as to It takes two to tango and Iran time, we will continue to con- contradict reports that the yadh, which has sought to end jobs and economic develop- Saudi consulate. ensure accountability for all has to end also,” he said. “I sult Congress, and work with Central Intelligence Agency discussion of the murder and ment,” Trump told reporters. Khashoggi, a Post col- those responsible for it,” she want Saudi to stop but I want other nations to hold account- had determined Saudi Ara- rejected calls for an interna- “And I also take that–you umnist, had gone to the con- said in a statement. Iran to stop also,” he said.

Car bomb kills five in Coalition hits back over ‘civilian deaths’ in east Syria Netanyahu meet on coalition Iraq’s Tikrit: Sources AFP nied that its air raids there crisis ends ‘without results’ SAMARRA: At least five civilians BEIRUT had killed any non-combat- were killed in a car bomb blast ants. The US envoy for the AFP sults,” the spokesman said in a in Iraq’s Tikrit on Sunday, police THE US-led anti-militant coalition, Brett McGurk, on JERUSALEM statement. “The two agreed to and medical sources said. coalition hit back Sunday at Sunday appeared to blame meet later in the week.” Netan- The car had been parked reports its air strikes on an regime forces stationed A meeting between Israeli yahu was to give a public state- near a restaurant in the north- Islamic State group holdout “across the river” for bom- Prime Minister Benjamin Ne- ment at 8:00 pm (1800 GMT). ern city, about 175 kilometres in eastern Syria had killed barding the area. tanyahu and Finance Minis- Netanyahu’s right-wing (100 miles) north of the capital civilians, appearing to accuse “Reports of civilian cas- ter Moshe Kahlon on Sunday coalition was thrown into cri- Baghdad. regime forces of targeting the ualties attributed to coali- aimed at resolving a coalition sis Wednesday after Defence Three of the dead were area. Displaced men from Yarmuk around a bonfire in the Deir al-Ballut tion strikes are false. All crisis ended “without results” Minister Avigdor Lieber- women, the sources said, The Syrian Observatory refugee camp in Afrin, on Friday. (AFP) other forces should cease and they will meet again this man’s resignation over a con- and another 16 people were for Human Rights monitor uncoordinated fires from week, Kahlon’s spokesman said. troversial Gaza ceasefire deal, wounded. said coalition strikes on Sat- cluding 36 family members Abu al-Husn in the militant across the river immediate- “The meeting between the leading to speculation over There was no immediate urday killed 43 people, in- of IS fighters in the village of pocket. But the coalition de- ly,” he said on Twitter. finance minister and the prime whether early elections have claim of responsibility for the minister ended without re- become inevitable. attack. (AFP) Dozens of rights activists detained in Egypt crackdown AFP agencies’ repression now ex- some of the detainees were ist” organisation in December BEIRUT tends to disappearing those close to the Egyptian Coordi- 2013, months after the mili- brave men and women who nation for Rights and Free- tary ousted Islamist president EGYPTIAN authorities have have been trying to protect doms, an independent human Mohamed Morsi following rounded up at least 40 rights the disappeared,” said Mi- rights group it said has come mass protests against his rule. workers, activists and lawyers chael Page, deputy Middle under fire from pro-govern- Former armed forces chief since late October and de- East and North Africa direc- ment media in recent months. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi won the tained them in “undisclosed tor at Human Rights Watch. Among those arrested presidency in 2014 and has locations”, Human Rights One source told HRW as is Hoda Abdelmoneim, a since launched a crackdown Watch said Sunday. many as 80 people had been 60-year-old lawyer and for- against the Brotherhood that “Many of those arrested detained in the wave of ar- mer spokesperson for the has also hit Egypt’s secular were people who provided rests, but the rights group Egypt’s Women Revolution- opposition. humanitarian and legal sup- said it could only verify 40 ary Coalition–a group close to Egypt’s courts have sen- port to families of political names. the Muslim Brotherhood. tenced hundreds of Brother- detainees,” HRW said, calling It called on Egyptian au- Authorities also arrested hood leaders and supporters on the government to reveal thorities to “immediately re- Aisha Khairat al-Shater, the to death or lengthy jail terms their whereabouts. veal all the detainees’ where- daughter of a former Muslim after other speedy mass trials. The rights group spoke abouts, release all of those Brotherhood leader currently Earlier this month, Am- with a lawyer and three activ- arrested solely for exercising in detention, along with her nesty International de- ists who had been “in direct their rights, and bring any husband, lawyer Mohammed nounced the arrest of at least touch” with the families of others swiftly before a judge Abu Horayra. 19 lawyers and human rights those detained, it said. to review their detention”. The Brotherhood was out- activists, including Shater “The Egyptian security Sources told HRW that (File photo) Egyptian riot police arrest a protester in Cairo. lawed and branded a “terror- and Abdelmoneim. Europe / United States Monday, November 19, 2018 11 Over 400 hurt in French fuel price protests British PM May warns ‘plotters’ locations countrywide, the The protesters are minister added. Protests were against coup bid over Brexit plan nicknamed ‘yellow vests’ reported Sunday several re- for the high-visibility gions across France. DPA / AFP The next seven That may appease some of On Saturday, groups LONDON the Brexiteers in her cabinet, jackets they wear blocked roundabouts, major days are critical. I who on Saturday hinted that AFP highways and thoroughfares to BRITISH Prime Minister The- will be going back to further negotiation was need- PARIS express anger over increased resa May has warned mem- Brussels. We won’t ed to keep them onside. taxes on fuel and their shrink- bers of her Conservative party May could face a no-confi- MORE than 400 people were ing purchasing power under against a revolt over her pro- agree the leaving part dence vote if at least 15 percent hurt, 14 seriously, in a day and President Emmanuel Macron. posed Brexit deal, saying that until we’ve got what we of Conservative lawmakers -- night of “yellow vest” protests Tempers flared at times as a change of leadership will not 48 MPs -- submit letters say- over rising fuel price hikes Protesters gather on the second day of demonstrations on Caen’s some drivers confronted the aid negotiations with Brussels. want in the future ing she has lost their support. around France that claimed one circular road, in Caen, northwestern France, on Sunday. (AFP) protesters or tried to force their “The next seven days are relationship, because More than 20 have publi- life, Interior Minister Chris- way through the barricades. critical,” May told broadcaster these two go together cally said they have done so. tophe Castaner said on Sunday. included 28 police, paramili- into custody. The protesters are nick- Sky News on Sunday, as she Asked if the 48 figure had The injury toll, more than tary police or firefighters. “Last night was restive... named “yellow vests” for the faces a possible leadership British PM Theresa May been reached, May said: “As double the last tally provided Castaner told RTL radio There were assaults, fights, high-visibility jackets they wear. challenge over her plan for the far as I know, no it has not. on Saturday, followed what that 288,000 people had tak- stabbings,” Castaner said. In the eastern Savoie re- country’s exit from the Euro- Brexit agreement. “We’re not going to be dis- Castaner described as a “res- en part in Saturday’s protests “There were fights among ‘yel- gion, authorities said a woman pean Union. “I will be going back to Brus- tracted. tive” night in 87 locations at 2,034 locations country- low vest’ protesters. There was trying to get her daughter to a May said she was headed sels. The focus this week will be May’s draft deal with around the country where pro- wide. About 3,500 stayed out a lot of alcohol at certain ven- doctor panicked after protest- to Brussels for talks with Eu- on the future relationship. We the EU was approved by her testers had blocked roads to overnight, he added. ues, which led to this idiotic ers surrounded her car and ropean Commission President won’t agree the leaving part... cabinet on Wednesday, but express their anger at a series Police questioned 282 pro- behaviour.” Protest organisers banged on the roof. She ac- Jean-Claude Juncker before until we’ve got what we want in prompted a wave of resigna- of hikes in petrol tax. testers in total, 73 during the have called for more demon- celerated into the crowd and EU leaders gather on Novem- the future relationship, because tions and criticism from law- The injured, 409 in total, night, of whom 157 were taken strations Sunday at about 150 killed a 63-year-old woman. ber 25 to finalise the draft these two go together.” makers in her party.

Trump blames forest Macron calls for a ‘new era’ in mismanagement for Europe amid nationalist surge California wildfires AFP an area roughly the size of PARADISE Chicago, destroying nearly 10,000 homes and more US President Donald Trump than 2,500 other buildings. expressed sadness on Satur- In Chico, near Paradise, day at the devastation caused Trump met with firefighters by fires in a California town, and other first responders at but persisted in his contro- a makeshift headquarters. versial claim that forest mis- Senior fire officials re- management was responsi- counted how quickly the ble for the tragedy, which has blaze spread, complicating killed 76 and left more than evacuation efforts, as Trump 1,200 listed as missing. studied a huge map spread “This is very sad,” Trump across a table showing where said after surveying the re- fires continue to burn. mains of Paradise, where Reviving an earlier con- nearly the only people out troversy, Trump repeated his on the road were emergency claim that California had mis- services workers, surround- managed its forests and was ed by the twisted remains of largely to blame for the fires. a community incinerated by “I’m committed to make the flames. sure that we get all of this “They’re telling me this cleaned out and protected, is not as bad as some areas; (we’ve) got to take care of the some areas are even beyond forest, it’s very important,” this, they’re just charred,” Trump said in Paradise. he added after looking at a Days ago Trump threat- street lined with melted cars, ened to cut federal funding tree stumps and the founda- to California over its al- tions of wrecked houses. leged “gross mismanage- The deadliest and most ment” of forests. Asked if destructive wildfire in he believed climate change California’s history, the so- had played any role in the called Camp Fire, has now fires, Trump again pointed French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel give a press statement prior to talks at the Chancellery in Berlin on Sunday. (AFP) claimed 76 lives after au- to the forest “management thorities on Saturday con- factor” and insisted that his behind after their loved ones have the obligation not to let firmed five more victims. “strong opinion” remained French president calls on young people Germany and France were killed in World War I, and the world slip into chaos and to The blaze has devoured unchanged. agree on a proposal to remember all victims of war. guide it on the road to peace,” to fight for a peaceful, open Europe for a joint budget for Over the past few days, 500 macron told the German par- Finnish president denies telling the eurozone, which young people from 48 coun- liament. “That’s why Europe DPA Macron and Merkel are tries in Europe, Africa and the must be stronger... and win Trump about raking to prevent fires BERLIN striving to present plans for a is intended to better Middle East have been meet- more sovereignty,” he said. joint budget for the eurozone protect the integrity ing in Berlin to discuss how to Macron said it was Europe HELSINKI: Finland’s president said on Sunday he had FRENCH President Emma- in mid-December, which is of the euro area safeguard peace and how cohe- that led the push for green en- briefly discussed forestry management at a recent meeting nuel Macron and German intended to better protect the sion can be strengthened. ergy and against climate change with Donald Trump but had not mentioned rakes, after the Chancellor Angela Merkel integrity of the the euro area. German President Frank- and which was now pursuing a US president praised the Nordic country’s use of the tools presented a united front in the Germany and France “We find ourselves at a Walter Steinmeier echoed Ma- multilateral approach in trade, to manage forest fires. face of multiple challenges for agreed on a proposal on Fri- very important point in his- cron’s comments. security, migration and envi- Sauli Niinisto told Finnish daily Ilta-Sanomat that he Europe as the French leader day, according to a document tory,” Macron said during the “Above all, we need fresh ronmental policy. did not recall talking with Trump about “raking” in Finnish visited Berlin on Sunday. seen by DPA. meeting with young people ideas,” he said. “We have a Addressing the Bundestag, forests. Trump raised some eyebrows at the weekend when “Today we must begin At a joint press conference, from all over the world. responsibility to renew and macron called for greater Eu- he cited Finland - known for its large forests and forestry a new era,” Macron said in Merkel stressed the importance “A young generation can maintain” the European unity ropean unity and self-confi- exports - as an example of how to avert forest fires. an address made to German of Franco-German friendship only build the future if it achieved so far, he said, refer- dence in order to meet future During a visit to one of the locations in northern Cali- parliament after taking part at a moment when Europe knows the past. ring to it as a “miracle.” challenges. He said Europe fornia affected by devastating wildfires, Trump said that in in a series of events to com- “stands at a crossroads” and Create an open, ambitious Macron said Europe must must not “become a plaything Finland “they spend a lot of time on raking and cleaning memorate those who had died that it was time to “really de- Europe,” he said at the session, grow stronger and more sov- of great powers, must assume and doing things and they don’t have any problem.” (DPA) in war. The president rallied liver.” At an earlier event in the entitled “100 Ideas for Peace.” ereign in order to fulfil its duty greater responsibility for its Germany to shore up the Eu- German capital, Macron called November 18 is a national day of preventing “chaos” in global security and its defence, and ropean project in times of re- on young people to fight for a of mourning in Germany to affairs. “Europe, and within it must not accept a subordinate surgent nationalism. peaceful, open Europe. show solidarity with those left the Franco-German couple, role in world politics”. Trump planning key staff changes at a crucial time Protest greets Apple’s Champs Elysees launch AFP PARIS: The launch of an Apple store on the Champs Elysees in Paris was greeted on Sunday by a protest against the US multinational’s WASHINGTON controversial fiscal practices. Activists from the tax campaign group Attac gathered on the celebrated boulevard, wearing coloured wigs and party hats, throwing US President Donald Trump is confetti and chanting: “Apple, pay your taxes!” The group had staged a sit-in at Apple’s flagship Paris store in December 2017,and in thinking of replacing up to five February a French court declined to approve a ban on such actions following a request by the US computer giant. senior advisers but insists that People queue outside the new “We have come to celebrate in our own way the inauguration of Apple’s Champs Elysees store, to remind people that Apple is one of his administration is “running Apple store on its opening day the biggest tax evaders in the world,” Attac spokeswoman Aurelie Trouve told AFP at the protest, which featured a brass band. like a well-oiled machine,” ac- on the Champs Elysees Avenue Apple, the first US company to attain one trillion dollars in market capitalisation, grew in part owing “to the fact that it extorts bil- cording to an interview aired in Paris on Sunday. (AFP) lions of euros from citizens, notably European and French, through fiscal evasion of its profits,” the spokeswoman said.(AFP) on Sunday. “I have three or four or five positions that I’m thinking about,” he told ‘Fox News Sun- US President Donald Trump day’ interviewer Chris Wallace. “Maybe it’s going to end up The US president declined, being two. But I need flexibili- Pope denounces ‘din of rich few’ on World Day of Poor ty.” Denying recurrent reports however, to repeat an earli- of a White House in turmoil er assurance that John Kelly AFP fewer and more rich,” he said in the immense Paul VI Hall, -- with pressure growing from would remain his chief of VATICAN CITY ahead of a lunch at the Vati- which adjoins the Vatican Ba- the investigation into Russian staff through 2020 can for 1,500 destitute people silica and usually hosts papal meddling in the 2016 election POPE Francis railed against and their helpers. audiences and conferences. -- he said that some staff turn- social inequality on Sunday, “Let us ask for the grace to The Vatican has also made over was normal. “there’s a chance” that Kirstjen lamenting “the din of the rich hear the cry of all those tossed available a team of doctors to He declined, however, to Nielsen might be replaced as few” drowning out the voice by the waves of life,” the pope provide free healthcare to the repeat an earlier assurance homeland security secretary. of the needy, as he marked said. poor. Over 600 people were that John Kelly would remain “I like her very much, I re- the second “World Day of the “It is the cry of all those treated last year at the first his chief of staff through 2020. spect her very much,” he said, Poor”. forced to flee their homes and World Day of the Poor, a tra- “There are certain things I before adding, “I would like At a mass attended by native land for an uncertain dition introduced by the pope. love what he does and certain her to be much tougher on the about 6,000 poor people at future. It is the cry of entire Similar initiatives were things I don’t like that he does. border (with Mexico). Much St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, peoples, deprived even of held at other dioceses across At that aren’t his strength,” he tougher.” the pope noted that “injustice the great natural resources Italy and elsewhere in the said, referring to Kelly. Trump also defended the is the perverse root of pov- at their disposal... while the world. While crediting Kelly with decision on Wednesday by the erty”. wealthy few feast on what, in The pope has often spoken “doing an excellent job in office of his wife Melania to “The cry of the poor daily justice, belongs to all.” about social inclusion, indi- many ways,” Trump said that issue a highly unusual state- becomes stronger but heard The pope then had a lunch Pope Francis shakes hands as he arrives to have a lunch with desti- rectly criticising governments “at some point he’s going to ment suggesting that deputy less, drowned out by the din of lasagna, mashed potatoes tute people to mark the World Day of the Poor at the Paul VI audi- that neglect those on the mar- want to move on. John will national security adviser Mira of the rich few, who grow ever and tiramisu with the poor ence hall in Vatican on Sunday. (AFP) gins of society. move on.” He also said that Ricardel be replaced. MCI body wins ‘Legal Dept of Year’ award PAGE 14

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AROUND 21,000 companies The formation of such a have set up shop in the coun- large number of companies try through Qatar Chamber in a little over a year attests (QC) since the Saudi-led siege in June last year, QC Chair- to Qatar’s investment-friend- man Sheikh Khalifa bin Jas- ly ecosystem and the fact sim al Thani has said. The that the unjust siege has number is of the period until had little impact on it. August 2018. The formation of such a QC Chairman Sheikh Khalifa large number of companies bin Jassim al Thani in a little over a year attests to Qatar’s investment-friendly ecosystem and the fact that negative impact of the block- the unjust siege has had little ade, he said. impact, Sheikh Khalifa noted. The QC chairman said In an interview with Qatar sectors such as agriculture, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani, Qatar Central Bank Governor Sheikh Abdulla bin Saoud al Thani, Minister of Finance HE News Agency (QNA), Sheikh tourism, education, food and Ali Shareef al Emadi and other officials at the fifth Information Security Conference for the Financial Sector held in Doha on nday.Su Khalifa hailed Qatar’s flexible pharmaceutical industries and multifaceted economic still need more private invest- strategy, which is in line with ment. the Qatar National Vision “Qatar Chamber encour- 2030. ages businessmen to invest in The growth of the oil and these sectors through discus- Beefing up cybersecurity a non-oil sectors has been aug- sions with trade delegations mented by the significant pri- and inviting Qatari compa- vate sector contribution, he nies to attend those discus- said, attributing it to the en- sions,” he said. couragement provided by the Qatar Chamber is work- wise leadership of the coun- ing to organise a variety of priority for Qatar: FM Emadi try. exhibitions to enable Qa- Sheikh Khalifa said the tari companies to showcase Qatari private sector played their products and increase Minister of Finance calls for unifying global legislative framework to protect electronic banking transactions a leading role in the past year their promotion both in the in blunting the effects of the domestic and external mar- QNA The minister called for Experts and specialists and achieving the principle blockade. After the siege, pri- kets, he said, adding that DOHA unifying the legislative frame- around the world have agreed of protection and security of vate businesses in Qatar led QC also communicates with work among the countries on the need to find the best user information. the way in raising production, the concerned authorities WITH the shift to digital to protect electronic bank- The government of Qatar is solutions in the area of infor- Speaking at the confer- opening up new channels of in the country to remove all banking presenting a variety ing transactions and prevent working in coordination with mation security to detect and ence, Christensen said gov- communication with foreign obstacles to investors and fa- of risks to the financial sector, electronic crime organisations international and regional deal with electronic risks in ernments have come a long markets and launching thou- cilitate procedures for estab- information security plays a from exploiting gaps in the organisations to enhance advance, he added. way in the field of informa- sands of factories that have lishing businesses in these key role in enhancing safety legislation of some countries. Emadi said Information tion security in the last dec- helped overcome any possible sectors. and protecting privacy, Minis- He said it was an urgent issue information security efforts. Security Conference for the ade. ter of Finance HE Ali Shareef that requires rapid coordina- Minister of Finance HE Ali financial sector is part of the “However, this does not al Emadi has said. tion and protection, especially Shareef al Emadi efforts of Qatar and the Qatar rise to the required levels, es- The government of Qatar since cyber attacks are trans- Central Bank to safeguard the pecially with regard to infor- is working in coordination national. security of information in the mation security,” he said. with international and region- Emadi said Qatar has rec- the country, he added. financial sector. Executive Director of the al organisations to enhance ognised the importance of The minister said better Guillermo Christensen, Alliance for Financial Inclu- information security efforts, information security in the information security frame- Partner at the White Collar sion (AFI) Dr Alfred Hannig he said while addressing the financial sector, which plays work requires close coop- Defense and Government In- said information security in opening session of the fifth an important role in the econ- eration among government vestigation Group and Chair the financial sector is one of Information Security Confer- omy. agencies, banking sector and of the Cybersecurity and Data the major challenges facing ence for the Financial Sector Several years ago, he information technology insti- Privacy Practice at Brown both governments and insti- held in Doha on Sunday. said, the Prime Minister es- tutions. Rudnick, said there were tutions. Prime Minister and Min- tablished the National Cyber The world, he said, was challenges facing vital infra- He highlighted the impor- ister of Interior HE Sheikh Security Committee, which is currently witnessing an im- structure, especially in the in- tance of this conference as a Abdullah bin Nasser bin specialised in framing infor- portant development of elec- formation security for private platform for exchanging ex- Khalifa al Thani, several min- mation security policies. Its tronic crimes of all kinds as sector companies. periences and updates on the isters and Qatar Central Bank members include representa- new and sophisticated meth- He reiterated the impor- protection of information in Governor Sheikh Abdulla bin tives of all ministries in the ods have been developed as a tance of the public sector to the financial sector, which is Saoud al Thani attended the country and were tasked with result of the tremendous pro- provide support to companies a fundamental pillar in the lo- opening session of the con- shielding attempts to hack gress in the field of technol- in that sector which helps in cal economies and the global Qatar Chamber Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim al Thani ference. into the electronic systems of ogy. responding to cyber attacks economy in general. Door open for South African companies: Twar TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ing hosted the FIFA World he added. The South African ume reached $361 million in anced policies and its open- DOHA Cup, Twar said, the country delegation was headed by 2017. Also, the South African ness to world countries’ could bring in a lot of exper- its Ambassador to Qatar HE investments, particularly in economies. THE door is open for South tise as Qatar gets ready to Faisal Mousa. the energy sector, in Qatar The South Africa ambas- African companies to estab- prepare the next spectacle Twar said the two coun- have grown over the past few sador said Qatar and South lish joint ventures and take four years down the line. tries have great potential to years and are estimated to Africa have developed their part in mega Qatari projects, At meeting between the increase their cooperation be at around $9 billion,” he relations following the sev- especially those related to the South African delegation in various fields, especially added. eral mutual visits between 2022 FIFA World Cup, and QC officials in Doha in the light of the good rela- Twar affirmed that Qa- the two sides. Qatar Chamber First Vice on Sunday, Twar said Qa- tions between them. tar has managed to create Qatar has managed to Chairman Mohammed bin tar and South Africa enjoy “Qatar is an important an attractive investment overcome the blockade suc- Twar told a visiting South good bilateral relations, dat- trading partner to South Af- climate and achieved a re- cessfully and it has devel- African trade delegation. ing back to 1994. They have rica in the Middle East re- markable economic growth oped its relations with world Qatar Chamber officials and a South African trade delegation at a With South African hav- strengthened over the years, gion. Their current trade vol- thanks to its stable and bal- countries, he added. meeting in chamber headquarters in Doha on Sunday.

Msheireb Properties wins ‘Smart City Award’ in Barcelona

nies’ flagship development, Smart City projects around ity of Qatari companies to The firm’s flagship project, MDD, wins the world. develop large-scale, smart (MDD), the most innovative This again reiterates and sustainable cities, with the award competing among 57 finalists and successful project be- the position of our flag- the Msheireb Downtown ing implemented and devel- ship development project, Doha project currently oped in the fields of govern- Msheireb Downtown Doha, considered the second TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK world. ance and finance. as a globally recognised smartest city in the world. DOHA From a pool 473 entries MDD demonstrated high smart and sustainable city Msheireb Properties has from 57 countries world- levels of governance and fi- and highlights Qatar as a recently won prestigious MSHEIREB Properties, Qa- wide, this year’s edition of nance practices through leader, supporting the new international awards this tar’s leading sustainable real the expo saw fierce com- all phases of development, trend of smart and sustain- year from multiple promi- estate developer and a sub- petition among 47 selected across the QR20 billion pro- able cities regionally and nent entities including the sidiary of Qatar Foundation, finalists. Presented at a cer- ject. globally. RoSPA awards for health was one of the big winners at emony held on November Ali al Kuwari, Acting The Governance & Fi- and safety, two coveted the World Smart City Awards 14, 2018, the prestigious CEO at Msheireb Proper- nance Award is one of sev- awards at the 2018 Qatar held last week at the Smart World Smart City Awards ties, said, “Msheireb Prop- eral awards received by Sustainability Awards, and City World Expo Congress in were handed over to seven erties competed and won Msheireb properties, ce- additional awards from the Barcelona. It received one of outstanding proposals. against some of the most menting its track record of National Programme for Msheireb Properties officials with the award at the Smart City World the seven awards recognis- Msheireb Properties was prominent companies re- success and achievements, Conservation and Energy Expo Congress in Barcelona ing smart cities around the recognised for the compa- sponsible for developing and reiterating the capabil- (Tarsheed), among others. Economy & Business Monday, November 19, 2018 13 Top Philippine furniture brands QFC hosts ‘Think-Lab’ session compete to enter Qatari market on new employment principles Think-Lab offers QFC stakeholders an opportunity to share views on employment legislation SATYENDRA PATHAK DOHA

THE Philippines, which ranks among the world’s best producers of fine fur- niture from the traditional to the casual contemporary and highly experimental, is all set to expand its pres- ence in the growing interi- ors market of Qatar. In an interview with Qa- tar Tribuneon the sidelines of the recently concluded Anna Marie Alzona Index Qatar in Doha, Anna Marie D Alzona, head of a port by the government. trade delegation comprising From high-end interiors furniture industry manufac- to affordable products of tures from the Philippines exquisite craftsmanship, that recently visited Qatar, our furniture industry said Qatar has emerged manufactures chairs, ta- as one of the most vibrant bles, beds, headboards and markets for interior design- settees; and the case goods ing products. such as cabinets, desks, “We want to enter Qa- wardrobe cases, chest of tari market in a big way. drawers, dressers and With modern technology kitchen storage units,” she combined with human crea- said. tivity, Philippines is in a po- The wide product spec- sition to meet any demand trum incorporates the in- for furniture in Qatar,” Al- herent skills of Filipinos zona, who heads the Home which add value to the and Fashion Lifestyle Divi- finished product, she said sion at the Consumer Busi- adding these skills include ness Department in Philip- weaving, wood carving, pines, said. marquetry, laminating Alzona said that top wooden carcasses with rat- officials of five of the tan and wicker, leather, main furniture brands fossilised stone, and inlay- in Philippines had very ing shells. fruitful meetings with Alzona also unveiled various organisations like that top Philippine fur- The session was organised by the Employment Standards Office of QFC, which aims to develop, promote and maintain fair and balanced labour standards. Qatar Chamber and big niture brands were in hypermarkets operating in talks with the organisers TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK standards in line with the con- to facilitate compliance given law, the right to trade in any Qatar. to participate in the next DOHA stantly evolving business needs QFC firms enjoy competitive that the final piece of legisla- currency, up to 100 percent “The main aim of our edition of Index Qatar of the QFC community. benefits such as working tion is the result of a common foreign ownership, 100 per- visit to Doha this time is to better display their QATAR Financial Centre (QFC) Yousuf Mohamed al Jaida, within a legal environment discussion, negotiation and cent repatriation of profits, 10 look for opportunities to products for the Qatari hosted a ‘Think-Lab’ session to Chief Executive Officer of QFC based on English common agreement.” percent corporate tax on lo- expand our presence in the consumers. discuss the introduction of new Authority, said, “The session law, the right to trade in any The QFC is an onshore ju- cally sourced profits, and an Qatari market. We have Asked if Philippine fur- employment principles into comes within the framework risdiction, allowing companies extensive double tax treaty got very good response. niture manufacturers had the QFC employment regula- set out in the human develop- currency, up to 100 percent to operate in and from Qatar agreement network with over We have already entered any plan to set up manu- tions, including part-time and ment pillar of the Qatar Na- foreign ownership within the QFC legal and tax 60 countries. into talks with a number facturing units in Qatar, fixed-term employment. tional Vision 2030 and empha- environment. Besides, the independent of Qatari outlets that have she said, “Currently, we The session was organised sises the QFC’s commitment The QFC endeavours to Employment Standards Office shown interest in our prod- are working on forming by the Employment Standards to creating effective legislative sioner of the Employment promote Qatar as an attractive of the QFC embodies a unique ucts,” she said. partnerships with com- Office (ESO) of the QFC, which principles that support and en- Standards Office, said, “We business destination. Com- Administrative Employment Given the potential in panies based in Qatar to aims to develop, promote and able the welfare of employees believe it’s important for em- panies that wish to establish Dispute Resolution Centre in Qatari market, Alzona said, market our products. First maintain fair and balanced la- and employers alike.” ployers and employees affected business in the QFC are guided line with the International La- Philippines current furni- we will focus on increasing bour standards to encourage a “We remain committed to by new legislation to have a throughout by a dedicated QFC bour Organisation (ILO) prin- ture exports to Qatar worth our exports to this market. competitive knowledge-based engaging with all our stake- voice in the decision-making relationship manager who as- ciples that provides concilia- around $2 million is very Once our products become economy that facilitates the holders by creating platforms process. Consultation and ex- sists in the process of obtaining tion and adjudication services low. highly popular in Qatari growth of business. that bring together key individ- change of ideas not only sup- a licence and offers support in free of charge to resolve work- “We want to increase market and if we see there The ESO established the uals and institutions to discuss port the ESO in defining the matters related to operating a place conflicts. our export to Qatar. Philip- is a need we might plan to Think-Lab in 2017 to offer QFC new legislation and current la- most appropriate way to bal- business in Qatar. The ESO is fully aligned pine furniture is one of the set up manufacturing units stakeholders an opportunity to bour market needs that impact ance the different interests of QFC firms enjoy competi- with the Qatar National Vision priority export products in Qatar to better serve the share their views on employ- day-to-day procedures,” Jaida the parties and the need for tive benefits such as working 2030 and aspires to promote given assistance and sup- local market.” ment legislation and to discuss added. high labour standards for em- within a legal environment international best practices in the introduction of new labour Luigia Ingianni, Commis- ployment institutions, but also based on English common the world of work.

5TH INFORMATION SECURITY CONFERENCE Tackling cyber threats top priority for banks, businesses: QNB COO

ing industry is constantly on the back foot, racing to mitigate risks against an endless influx of new online security concerns. “Most recently we have been witnessing attacks with a focus on interbank transfers, card pro- cessing, ATM management, e- banking, and payment gateways. “The cumulative effect of these cyberattacks ultimately undermines the confidence in the digital future – the con- fidence that our interactions online are secure and that our Doha Bank CEO Dr R Seetharaman speaks at the 5th Information Security Conference in Doha on Sunday. sensitive personal data will not be misused. The confidence that thieves do not steal our valuable Pragmatic cyber security governance vital personal savings or commercial intellectual property. The confi- for sustainable growth: Doha Bank CEO dence that essential services like QNB Executive General Manager & Chief Operating Officer Ali Rashid al Mohannadi speaks at Qatar Cen- healthcare will be available at all TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK shareholders.” Users who accessed such site tral Bank’s 5th Information Security Conference in Doha on Sunday. times, and not held to ransom DOHA Talking about some case were directed to a fake site in by cyberattacks. The confidence studies on cyberattacks and April 2018. There were threat- that the news we read online is DOHA Bank is participating social engineering attacks, ening mails for Distributed TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK factual and credible, and not fab- in the 5th Information Secu- Seetharaman said, “Some of Denial of Service (DDOS) for DOHA QNB Diamond Sponsor of conference ricated and spread by tweet-bots rity Conference organised by the recent cyberattacks in- some of the organisations, DOHA Qatar National Bank (QNB) is the Diamond Sponsor of to undermine our society. The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) on clude hackers implementing SQL Injection-based attacks DIGITAL technologies such as the 5th Information Security Conference for the Financial Sector confidence is the glue that holds November 18-19. across the Qatar banking and artificial intelligence and Inter- organised by Qatar Central Bank (QCB) being held on Novem- our digital future together.” Dr R Seetharaman, CEO financial Institutions in the net of Things are transforming ber 18-19. QNB’s sponsorship of the event comes as part of Speaking about the need to of Doha Bank, while deliver- ‘Cyber security governance first half of 2018. our daily lives. While they offer the bank’s commitment to promoting financial excellence and develop comprehensive cyber ing his keynote address, said, is an important area to be “However, these attacks exciting opportunities, the in- dialogue about information security and challenges. security programmes, he said “The fourth industrial revolu- were successfully handled by creased digitisation and hyper- QNB Group’s presence through its subsidiaries and associ- it is becoming a top priority for tion combined advanced tech- focused and pragmatic the industry with the help of connection increase risks of ate companies now extends to more than 31 countries across banks. These programmes re- nologies in innovative ways, cyber security governance is internal monitoring systems cyberattacks, Executive General three continents, providing a comprehensive range of advanced quire leadership and rigorous reshaping the way people live, key for Qatar’s sustainable and Telecom service provid- Manager & Chief Operating Of- products and services. (TNN) execution, stronger governance, work and relate to one anoth- growth,’ Seetharaman said ers. Cyber-attacks are capable ficer at QNB Group Ali Rashid al risk and compliance to stand- er. Many industries are being of deteritoring institutions’ Mohannadi said at Qatar Central ards. Regulators, authorities redefined. The work space is performance and economies’ Bank’s (QCB’s) 5th Information pact on interconnectivity and Kmart, Delta, British Airways and participants of the financial undergoing changes, robotics credit card skimming mal- growth.” Security Conference on Sunday. economic activity. They also im- are some of the high profile services and banking sector have and artificial intelligence are ware on Rail Europe website Seetharaman gave in- “In early 2018, the World ply indirect costs, such as loss of names that were all victims of made great progress in tackling going to play important roles between November 2017 and sights into General Data pro- Economic Forum announced trust and reputation which can cyber related data breaches in such risks. and the customer will be more February 2018. tection Regulation (GDPR) that worldwide losses from cyber be even more significant,” Mo- 2018,’ he added. “At QNB, cyber security is empowered in the digital envi- “About 23,000 accounts and Qatar Data Privacy Law. attacks approached $1 trillion, hannadi said. “The pace with which cy- taken seriously and we con- ronment. were compromised by a data “Cyber security governance with the financial services indus- “An analysis of 419 compa- bercriminals develop new ways stantly enhance our investment “Banks need to manage breach at HealthEquity in is an important area to be fo- try and banks being consistent nies in 13 countries has estab- of compromising systems and in tools and processes. While the change by redefining their April 2018 when an employee cused and pragmatic cyber targets. Cyber incidents do not lished that average cost of a data gaining access to valuable bank cybersecurity used to be an IT business models to manage fell for a phishing scam. Hack- security governance is key for merely cause direct cost through breach is $3.62 million. Saks and customer information is topic, it has become a perma- various stake holders such ers hacked Amazon DNS serv- Qatar’s sustainable growth,” significant financial losses, im- Fifth Avenue, Best Buy, Sears, accelerating rapidly. The bank- nent C-suite agenda item.” as customers, regulator and ers of Myetherwallet.com. he said. 14 Monday, November 19, 2018 Economy & Business QSE WINS GCC AWARD FOR QATARISATION EFFORTS MCI body wins ‘Legal Dept of Year’ award

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THE Department of Legal Af- fairs of the Ministry of Com- merce and Industry (MCI) has won the 2018 Legal Department of the Year (large team) award at third Qatar Business Law Fo- rum and Awards held on Tues- day. The award was received by Department Director Hilal Mo- hammed al Khulaifi. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry participated as a strategic partner in the event, which brought together several government entities and bodies as well as professional institu- The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) has won a GCC award for its Qatarisation efforts at an event tions involved in corporate law. held in Kuwait. The QSE was awarded a certificate of appreciation for excellence in retaining Khulaifi outlined the mis- Qatari talent at the 16th ‘Honorary Ceremony to Recognise Excellence in National Talent Employ- sion and responsibilities of the MCI’s Department of Legal Affairs Director Hilal Mohammed al Khulaifi receives the award at the Qatar ment in the GCC countries’ held in Kuwait on November 14. ministry in line with the Amiri Business Law Forum and Awards held recently. QSE CEO Rashid bin Ali al Mansoori said the importance of implementing effective Qatarisa- Decree No. (68) of 2018, which tion policy is a vital necessity for achieving sustainable development. This policy constructively amended certain provisions of with overseeing commercial development and the Qatar Na- The third Qatar Business contributes to Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030 and helps in achieving integration of human, the Amiri Decree No. (16) of and industrial activities across tional Vision 2030, he added. Law Forum and Awards brought social and economic pillars of QNV, he added. Fahad al Emadi, QSE HR Director, received the cer- 2014 in terms of defining and Qatar, Khulaifi said. Khulaifi highlighted the together participants from the tificate of appreciation and highlighted the role of QSE’s Executive Management in attracting and determining the responsibilities Enhancing coordination, development of the legislative public and private sectors. retaining national talent by providing comprehensive training and development for Qatari talents. of ministries. strengthening ties and bolster- framework to attract invest- The evaluation was con- “QSE will pursue the Qatarisation policy as a tool for achieving sustainability and preserving In line with the latest Amiri ing joint efforts between the ments to Qatar and promote an ducted by a judging panel of 10 local resources for national development,” he said. (TNN) Decree, the Ministry of Com- trade and industry sectors is investment-friendly environ- experts from local and interna- merce and Industry is tasked crucial to achieving national ment. tional law firms.

Bombardier CEO meets investors as QFBA in deal with accounting stock declines 20% REUTERS the meeting. institution to hone staff skills MONTREAL The sources declined to be identified as the informa- BOMBARDIER’S top execu- tion is not public. A Bom- The two institutions tives met with investors in bardier spokesman declined will now implement Montreal on Friday after a to comment when asked disappointing free cash flow about the meeting. joint training forecast and regulatory ac- On Thursday, the prov- tion, which sent the plane ince of Quebec’s securities programmes and train maker’s shares watchdog asked Bombar- down 20 percent, sources fa- dier to halt stock trades un- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK miliar with the matter said. der a plan set up to facilitate DOHA The Montreal meet- share sales by certain senior ing with Bombardier Chief company executives. QATAR Finance and Business Executive Alain Bellemare The Autorité des mar- Academy (QFBA) has signed a and Chief Financial Officer chés financiers (AMF) said memorandum of understand- John Di Bert was previously it was “reviewing” trans- ing (MoU) with Qatar Asso- scheduled but “the (high) actions and “various an- ciation of Certified Public Ac- participation and level of in- nouncements” related to countants (QCPA). terest was driven by recent Bombardier’s creation of an The deal will pave the way events,” said one of the two Automatic Securities Dispo- for collaboration in the devel- sources. sition Plan on Aug. 15. opment of academic and pro- Bellemare had already Bombardier stock closed fessional performance of their met with investors following down 20 percent at C$1.67, staff and QFC firms, in line with the free cash flow forecast on adding to last week’s 31 per- the social and economic devel- Nov. 8, which sent its shares cent slide. opment state-wide. down more than 23 percent The sell-off in the stock The MoU was signed by on that day. also spread to bonds. Bom- QFBA Chief Executive Officer The Canadian company bardier has about C$12.3 Dr Khalid al Horr and QCPA said it would only be able to billion ($9.35 billion) of Chairman Hashem al Sayed. meet its 2018 free cash flow bonds outstanding, much According to the MoU, both estimate by using $635 mil- of which has been issued in the organisations are to im- lion in proceeds from the U.S. dollars, according to plement joint and specialised sale of a Toronto plant ear- Refinitiv Eikon data. training programmes in the lier this year. Analysts had The yield on Bombar- fields of accounting, auditing expected Montreal-based dier’s 7.5 percent U.S. dol- and related fields. Both QFBA Bombardier to achieve its lar bond maturing in March and QCPA will support and QFBA Chief Executive Officer Dr Khalid al Horr and QCPA Chairman Hashem al Sayed sign the deal in the presence of other officials. target of roughly breaking 2025 has jumped by nearly encourage joint research and even on cash without relying 300 basis points over the academic studies in the field of QFBA CEO Khalid al Horr crease the skill of our staff by this partnership, we are des- tutes learn the best practices on those proceeds. last two weeks to 9.87 per- accounting, as agreed by those said the MoU would contribute capitalising on both the insti- tined to script a success story from the best in the industry Bellemare, credited with cent, its highest since July in charge of such research and to the academy’s journey and tutes expertise and competen- in the financial landscape of “By virtue of this collabora- improving Bombardier’s 2016. studies. enhance the knowledge of Qa- cies,” he said. Qatar. tion, we will be in a better po- finances after a crippling Jamie Koutaoukis, They will jointly host semi- tari professionals by expanding Through this tie-up, we will “Both the institutes bring sition to offer our students and 2015 cash crunch, sought Moody’s lead Bombardier nars and specialised academic their skillset. be providing additional train- with themselves their inher- participants a global landscape to reassure investors that analyst, said by email that conferences and workshops on “As we are in the academic ing programmes, which will ent merits and together, we are and provide hands-on training the company would still she downgraded the com- topics of mutual interest as well and professional development shape their future growth tra- well placed to offer sustainable to them to take the right deci- achieve the company’s five- pany’s senior unsecured as cooperate in the field of writ- field, we need to be up-to-date jectory, Horr said. paradigms to new age financial sion. We are sure that this asso- year turnaround plan de- debt in 2017 “highlighting at ing and translating academic with the trends shaping up in QCPA Chairman Sayed professionals of Qatar.” ciation is just the beginning of signed to boost revenues that time that we expected books in the field of accounting the financial sector. This MoU said, “QFBA is a renowned fi- He said the tie-up would financial resurgence of Qatar,” and margins by 2020, said continued negative free cash and auditing. will help realise our goal to in- nancial institution. Through help the staff of both the insti- he added. the source who could not flow in 2018, in contrast to provide further details on guidance.” Divided APEC leaders battle for unity after US-China spat

AFP issue a formal joint statement by China’s massive Belt-and- partners in a sea of debt” or “doomed to failure”. PORT MORESBY and were admitting privately Road infrastructure pro- “coerce, corrupt or compro- The feisty barbs on a that it might not be possible, gramme, which sees Beijing mise your independence”. gleaming white cruise ship LEADERS from 21 Asia-Pa- amid yawning differences on offer money to poorer coun- In a speech to business moored in Port Moresby set cific nations battled to paper trade policy. tries for construction and de- leaders just minutes before the scene for a potentially fiery over gaping differences Sun- The annual gathering velopment projects. Pence, Xi insisted the initia- meeting between Xi and US day after an unusually sharp has been overshadowed by The “opaque” loans come tive was not a “trap” and there President Donald Trump at exchange of words between speeches on Saturday from with strings attached and was no “hidden agenda” -- the G20 summit in Argentina the group’s two most pow- Chinese President Xi Jinping build up “staggering debt”, amid criticism that it amounts at the end of this month. erful members, the United and US Vice President Mike Pence charged, mocking the to “chequebook diplomacy” in But Xi and Pence, who States and China. Pence, which appeared to rep- initiative as a “constricting the region. both wore shiny, red shirts With just hours of the two- resent competing bids for re- belt” and a “one-way road”. Xi also lashed out at provided by the Pacific is- A plane flies over a Bombardier plant in Montreal, Quebec. day summit remaining, offi- gional leadership. He urged nations instead “America First” trade protec- land did hold talks on Satur- (REUTERS/FILE PHOTO) cials were still scrambling to Pence warned smaller to stick with the United States, tionism, saying it was a “short- day night at the leaders’ gala forge enough of a consensus to countries not to be seduced which doesn’t “drown our sighted approach” that was dinner. Protest greets Apple’s Champs Elysees launch

AFP The group had staged a sit- Apple, the first US company era apartment building” and the Taxation of Financial Trans- PARIS in at Apple’s flagship Paris store to attain one trillion dollars in says that the inner courtyard actions and Citizens Action in December 2017, and in Feb- market capitalisation, grew in will contain its “grandest” fo- -- criticises French President THE launch of an Apple store ruary a French court declined to part owing “to the fact that it rum yet for hosting free Today Emmanuel Macron for failing on the Champs Elysees in approve a ban on such actions extorts billions of euros from at Apple events. to tackle multinational tax prac- Paris was greeted Sunday by a following a request by the US citizens, notably European and Angela Ahrendts, Apple’s tices. protest against the US multi- computer giant. French, through fiscal evasion Senior Vice president of Retail French Economy Minister national’s controversial fiscal “We have come to celebrate of its profits, first in Ireland and said: “The energy in Paris is Bruno Le Maire has pushed practices. in our own way the inaugura- now in Jersey,” the spokeswom- electric and it will be one of our for a Europe-wide tax policy on Activists from the tax cam- tion of Apple’s Champs Elysees an said. premier cities for Today at Ap- computer giants such as Google, paign group Attac gathered store, to remind people that Meanwhile security person- ple. I hope that everyone who Amazon, Facebook and Apple on the celebrated boulevard, Apple is one of the biggest tax nel allowed customers to enter visits Apple Champs-Élysées but Ireland, which attracts such wearing coloured wigs and evaders in the world,” Attac the new store to a boisterous will be inspired to unlock their companies, is opposed while party hats, throwing confetti spokeswoman Aurelie Trouve welcome by Apple employees. creative curiosity and learn EU heavyweight Germany has and chanting: “Apple, pay your told AFP at the protest, which Apple describes the new something new.” voiced only lukewarm support People visit the new Apple store on its opening day on the Champs taxes!” featured a brass band. store as being in “Haussmann- Attac — the Association for for the French initiative. Elysees Avenue in Paris on Sunday. (STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP) www.guide.com.qa  Monday November 19, 2018

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Qatar Olympic Committee President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Qatar Olympic Committee President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al Thani, QOC First Vice President Sheikh Saud bin Ali al Thani, QOC Second Vice President Dr. Thani Abdulrahman al Thani honours Mohammed D al Dosari of Qatar Paralympic al Kuwari, and QOC Secretary-General Jassim al Buenain with the 2018 Asian Games and Asian Para Games medallists at the Aspire Dome on Sunday. Association with the Male Administrator of the Year award. Development of athletes a top priority for QOC: Sheikh Joaan

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA THE AWARDEES ATHLETES THE Qatar Olympic Committee Male Athlete of the Year Award: Mutaz Essa Barshim, Qatar Athletics Federation – High Jump (QOC) held a special ceremony Female Athlete of the Year Award: Al Dana Saad al on Sunday at Aspire Dome to Mubarak Qatar Shooting and Archery Federation mark Sport Excellence Day and Male Para-Athlete of the Year Award: Abdulrahman to recognise those who make Abdulqader Abdulrahman Female Para-Athlete of the Year Award: Sara Hamdi the country’s sport achieve- Masoud ments a reality and advance its Sport Excellence Award: Abdulrahman Samba, sporting march. Qatar Athletics Federation Hundreds of Qatar’s ath- Promising Male Athlete of the Year Award: Abdelaziz Mohammed and Owab Barrow, Qatar letes, coaches, stakeholders Athletics Federation and Aspire students were pre- Promising Female Athlete of the Year Award: Rania sent to celebrate the successes Raed al Naji, Qatar Women’s Sport Committee – of Team Qatar over the past Athletics Qatar Olympic Committee Jockey of the Year Award: Faleh Bughanaim year and to encourage them Golden Federation Award: Qatar Athletics to continue in making their President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Federation country proud. Hamad al Thani addresses the Men’s Team of the Year Award: Qatar Indoor Speaking at the event, HE QOC Sport Excellence Day 2018 Handball Team gathering at the Aspire Dome Women’s Team of the Year Award: Table Tennis Team, Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al Qatar Women’s Sport Committee Thani, President of the Qa- on Sunday. SPORT ACHIEVEMENT tar Olympic Committee, said, Qatar Olympic Committee President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al Thani and other officials with QOC Sport Excellence Awards 2018 inners.w Team Qatar Channel Swim “Development of athletes to nationally-recognised world- Qatar Parachuting Team Nasser Saleh al Attiyah reach the highest level is a top class sport events such as of pride for all of us. Female athlete of the Rania al Naji, Promising Thani for this great occasion. I Qatar Bowling Team priority of the Qatar Olympic IAAF World Athletics Cham- “We believe that hard work year was awarded to shoot- Female Athlete of the Year, hope I will continue to be here ADMINISTRATION Committee as it is a part of the pionships Doha 2019, 2022 deserves recognition, and our ing athlete Al Dana Saad al said, “This award means a lot in the coming years and win Distinguished Governmental Institution in QOC strategy which is aligned FIFA World Cup Qatar, and athletes work tirelessly to rep- Mubarak, who shows more to me and is a motivation at more awards.” Supporting Olympic Movement in Qatar: Ministry - IJF Masters 2020, 2023 FINA resent Qatar at the highest success every year as her abil- the start of my sporting career Mohammed al Dosari of Education and Higher Education to support Qatar National Vi Distinguished Organisation in Supporting Sport sion 2030. Team Qatar had a World Championships,” HE level and raise the maroon flag ities become stronger. to continue to improve. At the who was presented with the and Organising Social Sport Programmes Award: successful year across many Sheikh Joaan added. around the world. Sport Excel- Other awardees included same time, it is a motivation for Male Administrator of the Aspire Zone Foundation sports as medals were won, re- Showing his support to the lence Day is our way of thank- Sport Excellence of the Year, girls to work hard and take up Year award, said, “The award Coach of the Year Award: Ibrahim al Said Hassouna, cords were broken. The athletes athletes and administrators, ing them, celebrating their which was awarded to Abdul- - - Qatar Weightlifting and Fencing Federation more sports, thanks to the sup is an incentive for all the win Male Administrator of the Year Award: Mohammed continued to perform and bring Secretary-General of Qatar success and encouraging them rahman Samba, who contin- port we receive from all entities. ning athletes, administrators D al Dosari, Qatar Paralympic Association home many glorious titles. Olympic Committee Jassim to keep up the hard work.” ues to beat records and defeat “It’s a great feeling be- and federations to continue Female Administrator of the Year Award: Qatar “Thank you for your com- al Buenain said, “Qatar is a During the celebrations, Olympic and world champions cause this is the first award I to excel.” Shooting and Archery Federation mitment and dedication to- - Referee of the Year Award: Ahmed Abdulrahman al nation passionate about sport awards were presented to ath at every given opportunity. have received. It is a great mo- For the success of athletes Jaida, Qatar Shooting and Archery Federation wards building the sporting and we strongly believe in the letes and administrators in Administrative awards tivation for me,” she added. on and off the field it is critical Camel Trainer of the Year Award: Jaber Salem Jaber culture of Qatar. Today, we are power of sport to unite, in- different categories. were presented to the Minis- Abderrahman Samba, to have strong support from Faran here to celebrate some of the spire, empower and educate Male athlete of the year was try of Education and Higher who won the Sport Excellence administrative staff and coach- Camel Owner of the Year Award: Nasser Abdulla al Mesnad successes. It is also important people of all ages and abilities. awarded to Mutaz Barshim, Education for its continuous Award, said, “I’m extremely es. Effective coaching runs Horse Owner of the Year Award: Khalifa S al Kuwari to recognise the commitment “Our athletes represent eve- who opened the 2018 Diamond support to the Olympic move- happy to win this award. This deeper than wins and losses, it Qatari Horse Trainer of the Year Award: Hadi Nasser and skills of the incredibly rything that Qatar stands for; League season with a world ment in Qatar and Aspire gives me extra motivation to also includes reaching athletes al Ramzany. talented coaches who support hard work, dedication and loy- leading jump of 2.40m on his Zone for supporting sport and give even more in the coming on an individual level. A good our Team Qatar athletes in alty. We are extremely proud of way to victory in Doha in May. organising social sport pro- years. I’d like to thank the Qa- coach will build their players reaching their full potential. them on-and-off the podium. He continues to be a tremen- grammes, which play a criti- tar Olympic Committee fam- up and instill confidence in The support of these guiding “Doha in the coming years They are an inspiration to the dous athlete and inspires many cal role in developing athletes ily under the leadership of HE them, helping them overcome staff was also recognised at the will continue to host inter- young generation and a source from the next generation. from a young age. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al any hurdles in front of them. award ceremony on Sunday. Qatar take on Iceland in friendly today

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK played at Lugano, Switzerland. the world. In the 2019 Asian Cup, Qa- EUPEN, BELGIUM After making a splash in Qatar played two friendly tar will be playing against Leb- their first foray into interna- matches in October, scoring anon, Saudi Arabia and North COMING off a win in their first tional football tournaments a 4-3 win over Ecuador on Korea in Group E. friendly of a week-long Euro- in Euro 2016; Iceland (ranked the 12th in Doha. This was Qatar’s win over Switzer- pean trip; the Felix Sanchez- 36th in FIFA Rankings) made followed by a 0-2 defeat to land was a landmark and sym- led Qatar will be looking to their first World Cup appear- Uzbekistan four days later in bolic result in many ways as it maintain their winning form ance last summer, but failed to Tashkent. was the first time Qatar had when they take on Iceland at progress beyond the challeng- Coach Felix Sanchez will beaten a European team in the Kehrwegstadion Stadium ing Group D, which saw them be looking to test his players their own country. in Eupen, Belguim, on Monday. pitted against Croatia, Argen- against formidable opposition The victory, almost four Last week, Akram Afif tina and Nigeria. in a bid to form a powerful side years to the day before the scored late in the second half The international friendly in the build-up to the 2019 2022 World Cup begins, was to help Qatar to a famous 1-0 will serve as another epi- Asian Cup set to take place perhaps the first sign that Qa- triumph over Switzerland sode of Qatar’s friendly series next January in the United tar is catching up with more Qatar players go through the paces during a training session. Al Annabi will play Iceland in a friendly at the in an international friendly against top-50 ranked sides in Arab Emirates. established football powers. Kehrwegstadion Stadium in Eupen, Belguim, on Monday. Sports Monday, November 19, 2018 17 Rashid, Sara among leaders in skeet

bronze medallist Alrashidi, Oman’s National who has four World Cups and three World Championships Day celebrated besides six Asia titles, is ex- pected to step up his game and at Losail a fascinating battle may ensue between Saleh and him on TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Monday afternoon. DOHA Nasser bin Saleh al At- tiyah, a two-time Olympic QATARI shooters Rashid Games bronze medallist from Hamad Saleh and Sara Ghu- Qatar, joined the action after lam Mohammed were among taking part in the Manateq the leaders after a close bat- Qatar International Rally. tle in the skeet event of the The three-time Asia 14th Arab Shooting Champi- champion and 2004 World onship at the Losail Ranges Cup silver medallist, hit 24, on Sunday. 23 and 24 to be just one shot On the first competitive shy of the leading trio. day, twice Olympian and 2008 Attiyah is being followed Arab shooting chairman Duaij al Otaibi and Omani delegation head Asia champion Saleh recov- by another Kuwaiti Nasser Rashed Bousalem al Balushi with winners of the friendly 50m pistol ered impressively in the third Aldihani. He managed 23, 23 event at Losail on Sunday. The event was held on the sidelines of the qualifying series to collect 25 and 24 and the top six was Arab Shooting Championship. after 24 and 23 hits and share completed by Oman’s Moham- the lead with giant Abdul- med al Gharib, who struck 69. to the top with 67. Her sister the fourth spot with 59. Fati- lah Alrashidi and Saud Ha- Sara Ghulam Mohammed Hajar tallied 23, 21 and 20 to ma Saeed al Muraikhi also hit The Arab Shooting Championship participants celebrate the Oman National Day at the Losail Ranges in bib, both from Kuwait, in the led a local trio in the women’s fall three targets short in the 59 to force her way among the Qatar on Sunday. men’s section. skeet event. A winner of the second place. best six on the first day. All the three shooters were Asian Championship bronze Qatar’s Reem al Sharshani, The shooters will resume A friendly 50m pistol event won the contest ahead of two and Oman delegation head locked at 72, with Alrashidi medal in Kuwait City this year, who did not have a good sec- action for the next two rounds was organised to mark the Omani rivals. Also the 25m pis- Rashed Bousalem al Balushi being most consistent as he Mohammed had a poor 19 in ond round, collected 63, the on the Monday morning be- Oman National Day on the tol (precision) was contested. gave away the prizes. got 24 in each series. the first round but she battled same as Eman Alshamaa. fore the finals are contested in sidelines of the championship. Arab Shooting Confedera- All the participants joined The 2016 Rio Olympics back to fire 25 and 23 to go Shaikhah Alrashidi was in the afternoon. Kuwait’s Hamad al Nmshaan tion Chairman Duaij al Otaibi the celebrations. India ‘taking no prisoners’ in Australia: Shastri

AFP their aura. game rather than what is hap- tained home recent suprema- BRISBANE “I don’t think so,” he said. pening outside,” he said. cy with a thrashing of the West “I always believe no team is South Africa captain Faf du Indies in Tests (2-0), ODIs (3- COACH Ravi Shastri vowed weak at home. Plessis, who has fed off the Aus- 1) and T20s (3-0), they have Sunday India will “take no “We might have three or tralian “in-your-face” attitude not been as dominant away. prisoners” in their quest to win four players not playing when in recent years, urged them last They lost 2-1 in Tests to a Test series in Australia for a team comes to India but God week not to totally abandon this South Africa and were then the first time, but cautioned forbid if anyone says it is a aspect of their game. outplayed in England 4-1. against underestimating the weak Indian team because you His Indian counterpart Vi- “It’s about seizing the mo- struggling home team. will be surprised.” rat Kohli is another who has ment. If you look at those Test India play four Tests and Shastri didn’t want to be thrived previously on the com- matches (overseas), the score- three One-Day Internationals drawn on Australia’s new bative rivalry. line doesn’t really tell you the from early December, with three “friendlier” approach to play- Shastri did not believe the whole story,” said Shastri. Inter-community Twenty20s before that, starting ing cricket under Justin hosts’ new, polite approach “There were some very in Brisbane on Wednesday. Langer, which has seen them would affect his skipper. tight Test matches and we TT: Preparations Despite Australia’s form tone down the confrontation- “He won’t take his foot lost some big moments badly nosediving since the ball-tam- al style that brought then so off the gas that is for sure,” which cost us the series. in full swing pering scandal in South Af- much success. he warned. “He loves coming “It could have been just rica in March resulted in bans But he has instructed his to Australia, he’s passionate an hour in a session over four TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK for Steve Smith and David team to play hard but fair. about his game and the pitches days which made all the dif- DOHA Warner, the former spin great “We will be taking no pris- here suit his style of play.” ference – you have to learn India captain Virat Kohli at the nets at the Gabba in Brisbane, Queens- doesn’t believe they have lost oners, but are focusing on our While India have main- from that.” land, Australia, on Sunday. (EPA-EFE) PREPARATIONS are in full swing for the second Inter- Community Table Tennis Tournament, which is sched- uled at the Qatar Table Ten- Hasan, Yasir slice through NZ to set Pak on victory path nis Association Training Hall from November 29 to 30. At a simple function here AFP against Sri Lanka by 21 runs af- SCOREBOARD on Sunday, a tournament ABU DHABI ter set 136 to win last year. flyer was unveiled by Nilang- Bradley-John Watling with NEW ZEALAND (1ST INNINGS): 153 TOTAL: (All out; 100.4 overs) 249 shu Dey, President of Indian MEDIUM pacer Hasan Ali and 59 and Henry Nicholls with 55 PAKISTAN (1ST INNINGS): 227 Fall of wickets: 1-0 (Latham), 2-86 (Williamson), NEW ZEALAND (2ND INNINGS; OVERNIGHT 56-1) 3-105 (Taylor), 4-108 (Raval), 5-220 (Nicholls), 6-224 Sports Centre, and Hassene leg-spinner Yasir Shah took had defied Pakistan in the post J. Raval c Sarfraz b Hasan 46 (Grandhomme), 7-227 (Watling), 8-227 (Wagner), Dahmani of QTTA. five wickets apiece to set Pa- lunch session with a fighting T. Latham b Hasan 0 9-249 (Sodhi). This event was launched kistan on the victory path on stand of 112 for the fifth wicket K. Williamson b Yasir 37 Bowling: Abbas 22-10-31-0, Hasan 17.4-3-45-5 last year and communities of the third day of the first Test but Yasir took four wickets off R. Taylor lbw b Hasan 19 (1nb, 1w), Yasir 37-6-110-5, Sohail 7-1-12-0, Asif H. Nicholls c Sarfraz b Yasir 55 14-3-43-0, Hafeez 3-1-4-0. 22 countries such as France, against New Zealand in Abu just 15 balls to bring his team BJ Watling lbw b Yasir 59 PAKISTAN (2ND INNINGS) Egypt, Indonesia, India, Leba- Dhabi on Sunday. back into contention. C. de Grandhomme lbw b Yasir 3 Imam-ul-Haq batting 25 non, the Philippines, Nepal, Hasan took his maiden Pakistan took the sec- I. Sodhi b Hasan 18 Mohammad Hafeez batting 8 Pakistan, Thailand, South five-wicket haul with 5-45 ond new ball with the total at N. Wagner b Yasir 0 Extras: (b4) 4 Ajaz Patel not out 6 TOTAL: (For no loss; 8 overs) 37 Korea, Ghana, Tunisia, Libya, while Yasir finished with 5-110 201-4 soon after tea and Yasir T. Boult c Hafeez b Hasan 0 Bowling: Boult 3-0-16-0, de Grandhomme 3-0-15-0, Vietnam, Sudan, Iraq, Yemen, – his 14th five-wicket feat in had Nicholls caught beauti- Extras: (b4, nb1, w1) 6 Patel 1-1-0-0, Sodhi 1-0-2-0. Toss: New Zealand. Sri Lanka, Poland and Qatar, an innings – as New Zealand fully by wicketkeeper Sarfraz had participated. collapsed from 220-4 to 249 Ahmed and then in his next The 2018 edition, which all out soon after tea. over trapped Coiln de Grand- in the second session without ball knock. is likely to see bigger number That left Pakistan with 176 homme leg-before for three. losing a wicket. Resuming at 56-1 New of participating communities, to win the Test and at close Nicholls hit three bounda- It was Hasan who brought Zealand had pinned hopes on will be contested in categories they were 37-0 with Imam- ries in his 171-ball resistance- Pakistan back in the first ses- their skipper Williamson. But like under-18 boys and girls, ul-Haq on 25 not out and packed knock. THE WRECKERS: Pakistan bowlers Hasan Ali (left) and Yasir Shah, both sion. Hasan, who had open- it was Raval who smashed two men between 18 and 40 years, Mohammad Hafeez unbeaten An over later, Yasir end- of whom claimed five wickets each, celebrate with the ball as they er Tom Latham yesterday, boundaries and then took a men above 40 years and wom- on eight, needing another 139 ed Watling’s 145-ball defi- leave the field after bowling out New Zealand in their second trapped a dangerous looking single off Mohammad Abbas to en above 18 yrs. Matches will to win with all ten wickets in ance with a leg-before and innings on the third day of the first Test in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.(AFP) Taylor leg-before with a sharp take New Zealand into the lead. be held in both the singles and hand and two days to play. then bowled Neil Wagner incoming delivery for 19 and But just 12 runs into the team championships in all the With the Sheikh Zayed Sta- for nought. Watling had five figures of 4-51 against England two in the same over. then had Jeet Raval caught be- lead Williamson was bowled categories. dium pitch not worrisome for boundaries in his knock. at Lord’s in May this year. But Watling survived a leg- hind by wicketkeeper Sarfraz by leg-spinner Yasir Shah to Those interested should batting Pakistan has high hopes Hasan then wrapped up the New Zealand were in dan- before decision on review after Ahmed for 46. a ball that beat the batsman’s contact on 55854126/ of enforcing a 1-0 lead in the innings by bowling Ish Sodhi ger of losing the Test today af- umpire Bruce Oxenford raised Raval had added 86 for the push and removed the bail. 55550491 for more informa- three-match series while New for 18 and Trent Boult caught ter three quick wickets fell in his finger off Bilal Asif for 15. second wicket with Kane Wil- The 2nd Test is in Dubai tion about the tournament Zealand can take heart from the off a miscued drive for nought the space of just 22 runs in the Watling took full advantage liamson who made 37. Raval (November 24-28) and the 3rd and entry forms. fact that Pakistan lost a Test here to improve on his previous best first session with Hasan taking of the reprieve and added 67 hit five boundaries in his 120- in Abu Dhabi (December 3-7). ‘Bold’ England seal Sri Lanka series and Root wants more AFP batsman Suranga Lakmal, the KANDY SCOREBOARD Sri Lanka skipper, on the pad ENGLAND (1ST INNINGS): 290 TOTAL: (All out; 74 overs) 243 next ball for a strong lbw ap- CAPTAIN Joe Root set his SRI LANKA (1ST INNINGS): 336 Fall of Wickets: 240-8 (Dickwella), 240-9 (Lakmal), peal which was turned down. sights on taking England to ENGLAND (2ND INNINGS): 346 243-10 (Pushpakumara). He bowled Lakmal his very the top of the world rankings SRI LANKA (2ND INNINGS; OVERNIGHT 226-7) Bowling: Anderson 5-2-12-0, Leach 28-2-83-5, next delivery. N. Dickwella c Stokes b Moeen 35 Moeen Ali 19-2-72-4, Adil Rashid 17-1-52-1, Root after his spin trio finished off A. Dananjaya not out 8 5-0-15-0. Pushpakumara lasted only Sri Lanka in the second Test S. Lakmal (capt) b Moeen 0 Toss: England eight balls before chipping on Sunday to seal the series M. Pushpakumara c and b Leach 1 Result: England win by 57 runs. the ball back to Leach and the with a match to spare. Extras: (b5, lb4) 9 Series: England lead three-match series 2-0. game was over. England needed just 30 Lakmal insisted his side minutes on the fifth day to his first away triumph as cap- ing to improve. The team has had been “unlucky”. But Eng- take the final three Sri Lanka tain, Root sees England – who grown in the last 18 months land’s triumph followed a wickets. Jack Leach got last are currently ranked third in but we are not the finished ar- crushing 211-run win in the man Malinda Pushpakumara the world – challenging India ticle. We want to get to num- first Test in Galle, and was set caught and bowled to claim his for the top Test team spot. ber one in the world and that up by masterful performances first five-wicket Test haul. “It was a brilliant Test means performing in all con- from Leach, Ali and Rashid. Moeen Ali took four wickets match,” said Root, whose team ditions around the world.” Leach, playing just his and Adil Rashid one as Eng- had to twice fight back after Sri Lanka needed 301 in third Test, said the game had land’s three frontline spinners their top order batsmen gave their second innings to register been “unbelievable”. accounted for the whole innings, away cheap wickets. an upset win but managed just Root insisted that England as well as 18 of Sri Lanka’s 20 “It ebbed and flowed 243 at the Pallekele ground. will not ease up for the third wickets in the game overall. throughout, like against India They started the day need- and final Test which starts in Root’s 124 in England’s in the summer, and it’s pleas- ing 75 more runs and with Colombo on Friday. second innings also played a ing to see another close game three wickets in hand had an Sri Lanka will be looking key role in the 57-run victory go our way. We said we’d come outside chance. After Niro- to strengthen their rebuilding, and earned him the man-of- out here and play bold cricket, shan Dickwella was caught by said coach Chandika Hathu- the-match award. and be courageous. It’s easy Ben Stokes off Moeen Ali for rusingha. “England played bet- Celebrating England’s first to talk a good game but we’ve 35, Sri Lanka’s hopes were all ter cricket than us. We have to England’s captain Joe Root (2nd right) and teammates acknowledge the crowd after they won against Sri away series win since beating backed it up,” Root said. but extinguished. accept that. We have to learn Lanka on the final day of the second Test at the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy on Sunday.(AFP) South Africa in 2015-16 and “We have to keep look- Moeen then struck No. 10 from these mistakes,” he said. 18 Monday, November 19, 2018 Sports Zverev shocks Djokovic to win maiden ATP Finals

here in years to come.” The 21-year-old “I want to thank my team for a great season. If we put German beat the things in perspective, it was world number an amazing year, a great comeback so thanks for help- one Serb in ing me get to where I am,” he Race personnel and pit crew are seen at the accident site after Ger- added. man driver Sophia Floersch of Van Amersfoort Racing flew over the straight sets Still on a high after seal- barriers and crashed into a photographers’ bunker during a Formula ing the first set, the third seed Three race at the Macau Grand Prix on Sunday.(REUTERS) AGENCIES broke an out-of-sorts Djokovic LONDON immediately at the start of the second set to leave the top seed Teen driver fractures ALEXANDER Zverev emphat- with a mountain to climb. ically announced his arrival at Showing nerves for the the top of the men’s game by first time, he double-faulted spine in Macau GP beating Novak Djokovic 6-4, twice in his next service game 6-3 to win his first ATP Finals as Djokovic got back on level title on Sunday. terms but the German broke horror crash The 21-year-old German, again to lead 2-1 as the Serb’s making his second appear- error count climbed. AFP ance at the end-of-season He broke Djokovic for the HONG KONG showpiece, brushed aside six- third time in the second set in time champion Roger Federer the ninth game, producing a A 17-year-old female teenage in the semi-finals and repeat- stunning backhand down the driver suffered a fractured spine ed the feat against the world line at full stretch to win the when her car flew off the track number one. championship. in a horrifying crash at the For- The Serbian top seed came “My dad has been coach- mula Three Macau Grand Prix into the match seeking to equal ing me for most of my life. I on Sunday. Federer’s record of six ATP Fi- think he is the best coach in Van Amersfoort Racing’s nals wins but was immediately tennis. He won’t stop crying Sophia Floersch was conscious aware he had a fight on his until next year probably but and stable after the smash when hands at London’s O2 Arena. Germany’s Alexander Zverev holds up the trophy after beating Serbia’s Novak Djokovic in their men’s that’s fine. He also probably her car became airborne and With both players going singles final match on day eight of the ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena in London on Sunday. Zverev doesn’t understand what I’m hurtled into a marshals and toe-to-toe from the back of shocked Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-3 denying the Serbian world number one a record-equalling sixth title in saying but that’s also fine!,” photographers’ area. Sophia Amersfoort the court, the first set went London. (AFP) Zverev said. Japanese driver Sho Tsuboi, with serve until the ninth “Thanks Ivan Lendl for two photographers and a mar- the supporting messages. Up- game, when Djokovic dumped but thankfully he did to me. of the greatest returners the in London. joining the team. I think it’s shal were also taken to hospital. date soon,” she added. a forehand into the net to con- “We (Djokovic and Zverev) game has seen, had been even “Sascha (Zverev) definitely working out all right for now! “All were conscious during Among the others injured, cede the break. had so many talks, not only more impressive on serve in played much better than he Hopefully it stays like that. No- transit to the hospital and are the marshal suffered a broken Roared on by the crowd, about tennis but all differ- London, winning won all 36 did in the group stage. He de- body can probably see it but I now receiving medical treat- jaw, while another victim had Zverev hit three aces on his ent types of subjects - I won’t games heading to the final and served to win, he’s still quite have actually put on muscle. I ment. Further updates will be abdominal pain from a lacerat- way to sealing the first set. mention what - but you are a facing just two break points. young but he’s had an amaz- was skinnier before than I am provided as soon as possible,” ed liver, according to the medi- “Firstly I want to congrat- sharing person and you have He beat Zverev 6-4, 6-1 ing career so far and I wish now - can you believe it? said the Macau Grand Prix Or- cal reports by the Macau Grand ulate Novak and we may never shared some titles with me. I in their round-robin match him all the best for his future. “My agent, my man- ganising Committee in a state- Prix sent to AFP. have seen the tennis he has appreciate you letting me win on Wednesday but it was a “Speaking of being young, ager, everybody. Thanks a ment cited by multiple sources, “I hope everybody’s OK played in the last few months one today.” different story in front of a hopefully I’ll play many more lot! Without you it is not including the South China after this crash, I wish them before. He barely lost a match Djokovic, renowned as one packed and vociferous crowd years and I’ll see you guys possible.” Morning Post and shared on the best recovery,” said Euro- Twitter by Italy’s Prema Pow- pean champion Mick Schu- erteam. macher, the son of stricken F1 Dramatic footage captured legend Michael, according to gasps from the crowd as Flo- the Post. Mexico’s ersch’s machine flew through Nineteen-year-old Briton Dovizioso wins rain-hit Valencia GP the air and into safety netting at Dan Ticktum of Red Bull Junior Ancer romps the Guia Circuit’s Lisboa bend, a Team won the race on the fa- AFP sharp right-hander. bled Macau street circuit, which to easy victory VALENCIA, SPAIN The German teenager, run- has been graced by F1 greats ning 16th, lost control in a con- such as Schumacher senior and in Australia ITALY’S Andrea Dovizioso tact down the straight, launched Ayrton Senna. won the season-ending Valen- off a kerb and bounced off At least three people have AFP cia Grand Prix on Sunday, as Tsuboi’s TOM’s Racing car. died on the Macau Grand Prix SYDNEY 13 riders failed to finish a cha- A medical report sent to circuit. otic rain-lashed race. AFP said Floersch was admit- British rider Daniel Hegarty MEXICO’S Abraham Ancer Ducati’s Dovizioso was ted to the emergency room of died last year after hitting a bar- romped to a five-shot victory at well ahead of second placed a Macau hospital with a spinal rier at Fishermen’s Bend during the Australian Open on Sunday, Suzuki rider Alex Rins with fracture and vital signs stable. the Macau Grand Prix’s feature holding his nerve to win only his another Spaniard Pol Espar- Floersch later reassured her motorcycle race. second professional golf tourna- garo third in a race halted for fans on Twitter Sunday evening. The Macau Grand Prix also ment. around 30 minutes due to “Just wanted to let every- suffered two deaths in 2012 The world number 96, who the rain. body know that I am fine but when Portugal’s Luis Carreira already has two top-five finishes World champion Marc will be going into surgery to- and Hong Kong’s Phillip Yau on the US PGA Tour this season, Marquez pulled out after go- morrow morning,” she said. were killed within two days of saw overnight challengers in- ing over his handlebars at “Thanks to everybody for each other. cluding Americans Matt Kuchar an early corner following a and Keegan Bradley fade away spectacular high-speed loss and was never seriously threat- of control. Moto GP Champion Marc Marquez with Moto GP2 Champion Francesco Bagnaia (left) and Moto GP3 Quick read ened. Yamaha’s Valentino Rossi Champion Jorge Martin (right) after the Valencia Grand Prix on Sunday. (REUTERS) Australian Dimitrios Papa- was another high-profile fall- datos gave it his best shot with er, his late exit from second a bit faster and it was very the world. I’m super happy.” Nawaf wins Qatar Asian Junior tennis title a five-under-par 67 to try and position allowing Espargaro dangerous. I am proud not to Michele Pirro, also of reel him in, but it was too little and KTM to clinch a place on crash because there was too Ducati, came fourth while DOHA: Qatar’s Rashid Nawaf too late and he had to settle for the podium for the first time much water. After the restart Honda’s Dani Pedrosa fin- emerged supreme in the 2018 second best. in the premier class. we made some changes on the ished fifth in his last MotoGP Qatar Asian Junior Tennis Tourna- Ancer stroked four birdies Rossi still finished the bike and we put on new tyres race before retirement. ment (U-14) defeating Syria’s Teem and one bogey in his 69 to add championship in third place, and I felt so good, the bike Rins had led for the major- al Azamah in straight sets 6-2, 7-5 his name to a Stonehaven Cup behind Dovizioso and Mar- worked well and I was able to ity of the race, including after in the final at the Khalifa Interna- that is engraved with some of quez. push as much as I wanted and a red flag reset the race to lap tional Tennis and Squash Complex the all-time greats, including Dovizioso’s victory was his it was too much for the com- 13, as wet conditions became on Saturday. Nawaf earlier had also Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player. fourth of the season and a first petitors. too dangerous to continue. won the doubles title partnering “Inside I was feeling nerv- for Ducati in Valencia in 10 “It’s a nice feeling to finish There were numerous Nasser al Yafae. The Qatari duo had Rashid Nawaf ous on the back nine,” said An- years. the championship like this.” crashes in the Moto3 and defeated Syrian team of Al Azamah cer. “I had the lead in a couple of “It was a crazy race, at the On his first podium finish, Moto2 races earlier on Sun- and Fadi Baydan. The Qatar Asian Junior Tennis Tournament was jointly events on the PGA Tour last sea- beginning I didn’t have a lot Espargaro said: “Even fourth day while Marquez started organised by Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Federation (QTSBF) son and unfortunately I couldn’t of feeling and Rins started so would have been an unbeliev- Ducati Team’s Andrea Dovizioso the race fifth, after the Span- in cooperation with the Asian Tennis Federation. It is one of the most close it out, but it taught me a fast, I couldn’t follow him,” able position. I am so proud, celebrates winning the Valen- iard injured his shoulder in important events on the QTSBF calendar as the federation is keen to lot. I’m extremely happy with Dovizioso told reporters. to be here on the podium, cia Grand Prix on the podium. a fall during qualifying on provide the players of this age group with an opportunity to develop the way I played,” he added. “Step by step, I became standing with the best bikes in (REUTERS) Saturday. their skills. (TNN) Dominant Ogier rules world rally for sixth straight year

AFP bank and ripped a wheel from ing journey together.” Estonian had to not only win COFFS HARBOUR, AUSTRALIA his car and Tanak clipped a He has now won six titles but also claim bonus points in tree, forcing their retirements in a row to move within three the event-closing stage to have DOMINANT Frenchman Se- as they took risks in a desper- of the greatest driver ever, any hope of eclipsing Ogier. bastien Ogier clinched his sixth ate bid to make up time on fellow Frenchman Sebastien The measured Frenchman world rally title on Sunday in a Sunday afternoon, the title was Loeb, who claimed nine on the was taking no risks, unlike gripping final race of the year his before the rally finished. trot between 2004-2012. Neuville who touched a bank at Australia, denying Belgian Toyota (368 pts) won the It was his last race for Ford while pushing hard and then Thierry Neuville and Estonia’s constructors championship ahead of a switch next year to had exhaust trouble in morn- Ott Tanak maiden crowns. ahead of Hyundai (341), M- Citroen on a two-year deal. ing action. In one of the closest sea- Sport Ford (324), and Cit- He was part of the Citroen Despite this he managed sons of recent times, the M- roen (237). team between 2008-11 before to chip away at the lead, but it Sport Ford driver came to Ogier admitted he drove decamping to Volkswagen be- was ultimately futile. Coffs Harbour with a three- some of the stages on Sun- tween 2013-16 when he won The Belgian needed to haul point cushion over Hyundai’s day “like my grandma would four world titles, and then M- back 39 seconds over the final Neuville and 23 in front of do”, knowing any mistakes Sport Ford where he won his three stages but he stopped on Toyota ace Tanak. could be costly at a race won fifth and sixth. the third-last stage with dam- All he needed to do was by Finnish Toyota driver Jari- - Gave everything -The age to his car, and when Tanak stay ahead of the Belgian and Matti Latvala, 32.5secs ahead rain that had been forecast failed to finish the penultimate in touch with Tanak over the of New Zealand’s Hayden for the region finally arrived stage, Ogier was champion. three days of frantic driving Paddon in a Hyundai. early Sunday, leaving the “We’ve been giving eve- along dusty and slippery roads. “It’s been an incredible forest roads treacherously rything and took some risks The experienced cam- season, so tough, and this slippery, as overnight leader to try to get the title,” said paigner and his co-driver Ju- is so emotional,” said the Tanak found to his cost, slid- Neuville. lien Ingrassia did just that, Frenchman, who finished ing into the trees on stage two “We had nothing to lose getting an early edge when fifth in Australia. of the day. anymore. In SS22, the condi- Ford driver Sebastien Ogier of France (right) and co-driver Julien Ingrassia (left) celebrate with team prin- Neuville lost 40 seconds on “I am so proud of what I He lost 12 seconds with tions were really bad. We went cipal Malcolm Wilson after Ogier won his sixth world rally title after finishing fifth on the final day of the day one after blowing a tyre. have achieved and so proud of teammate Latvala taking the wide, clipped a tree, damage World Rally Championship (WRC) Rally Australia near Coffs Harbour on Sunday. (AFP) When Neuville swiped a our team. We’ve had an amaz- overall lead in a race that the our car and had to retire.” Sports Monday, November 19, 2018 19

ENGLAND 2 CROATIA 1 England beat Croatia to reach UEFA Nations League semis

Aerial view of the Khalifa International Stadium, one of the venues for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar 4-year countdown to Qatar WC 2022 begins on Nov 21 beIN to broadcast special programmes and reports on the history of the World Cup England’s striker Harry Kane (right) and midfielder Jesse Lingard after the UEFA Nations League match in London on Sunday. (AFP) TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the most iconic moments in social media accounts will sur- beIN MEDIA GROUP Sports Cup experience, and recent DOHA football. Having been the of- prise followers with additional Advisor Jonathan Whitehead major events in the country AFP though they were fortunate to ficial broadcaster of the FIFA exclusive content and live inter- said: “As the official broad- such as the 2006 Asian Games, WEMBLEY, UNITED KINGDOM escape when Ante Rebic shot AS the four-year countdown to World Cup since 2010, and also views from Qatar. Commenting caster, beIN MEDIA GROUP’s the 2015 World Men’s Hand- over after Jordan Pickford 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar the official broadcaster of 2022 on 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, prime focus is providing mil- ball Championship have been HARRY Kane fired England fumbled Fabian Delph’s back- kicks off on Wednesday, beIN World Cup Qatar several beIN lions of viewers with outstand- terrific successes. The World into the Nations League semi- pass. will be dedicating a full day star presenters and guests will ing, top quality and dynamic Championships in Athletics to finals as Gareth Southgate’s Kane slipped a perfectly- to one of the biggest sporting report live from several loca- Exclusive coverage of the greatest football be held next year is also billed side scored twice in the last 12 weighted pass through to Ra- events in the world on several tions around Qatar, including broadcaster tournament in the world. As an to be a roaring success. minutes to seal a dramatic 2-1 heem Sterling and the Man- of its channels, live from the the revamped and ultra-mod- organization with a strong and In addition to combin- victory over Croatia on Sun- chester City winger’s blistering host nation. ern Khalifa International Sta- very proud footprint in the Mid- ing vibrant Qatari culture and day. pace sent him clear of the Cro- From special programmes dium, giving viewers a glimpse O “beIN’s prime focus is dle East, beIN MEDIA GROUP hospitality with innovative fan England were on the brink atia defence. and interviews to reports, beIN into what to expect in just a few providing millions of is tremendously excited that the and player experiences, the of relegation to the second With only Lovre Kalinic will broadcast the captivat- years. viewers with outstanding, FIFA World Cup will be coming compact nature of 2022 World tier of the competition after to beat, Sterling let Croatia ing history and experiences of Viewers can tune into beIN’s top quality and dynamic to the Arab region for the first Cup will offer millions of fans Andrej Kramaric gave Croa- off the hook as he directed a the World Cup throughout the English and Arabic channels, coverage of the greatest time”. a unique and distinct experi- tia the lead against the run hesitant shot straight at the years through its unrivalled as well as beIN’s dedicated 4K football tournament in the “We are also enormously ence, and build a lasting legacy of play in the second half at keeper. commentary, expertise, and channel, to catch historic World world. confident in Qatar’s ability to in Qatar and the entire MENA Wembley. England kept probing in- exclusive footage of some of Cup matches. beIN’s official deliver an exceptional World region,” he added. But Southgate’s vibrant telligently, with the speed of young side pulled off a stirring Sterling and Marcus Rashford escape act in the closing stages providing their main threat. to gain a measure of revenge Delph’s pass sparked a AFC ANNUAL AWARDS 2018 for their World Cup semi-final frantic sequence, forcing Ka- defeat against Croatia earlier linic to dash out of his area to this year. head away from Sterling. Hassan nominated for AFC Player of the Year award Jesse Lingard came off When Kalinic’s clearance the bench to poach England’s fell to Kane, the England cap- equaliser and captain Kane tain’s effort was headed off the was on hand to turn in the line by Tin Jedvaj. The ceremony will be held in Muscat, winner with five minutes left. The rebound fell to Kane, Oman, next week Wednesday England’s fightback took but Kalinic, by now back in his them to the top of Group A4, goal, used his legs to foil the above Spain and relegated Tottenham striker with a last- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tured in Qatar’s 1-0 win over Croatia, and they can look for- ditch save. DOHA Switzerland last Wednesday. ward to playing in the last four It was more of the same at Hassan is expected to play in June next year. the start of the second half, but QATAR national team de- a key role in Qatar’s 2019 It was a cathartic moment once again England couldn’t fender Abdulkarim Hassan Asian Cup campaign to be held for England, who have made find the killer touch. has been nominated for the in the UAE. a habit of suffering painful That profligacy looked as prestigious 2018 AFC Player The awards ceremony – to defeats against Croatia, with though it would prove fatal of the Year award, it has been be hosted by Oman Football this year’s World Cup woe fol- when Croatia snatched the confirmed. Association (OFA) will be held lowing the 2007 loss that cost lead after 56 minutes. Iran and Persepolis goal- at the Oman Convention and them a place at Euro 2008. Kramaric was allowed time keeper Alireza Beiranvand Exhibition Centre. More importantly, the and space to turn in the area is joined by Japanese striker The ceremony will be at- performance provided further and the Hoffenheim forward Yuma Suzuki, who currently tended by FIFA President tangible proof that Southgate took full advantage, clipping plays for Kashima Antlers, are Gianni Infantino, QFA chief is building a team capable a shot that deflected off Eric the nominees. Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim al of challenging for the major Dier and looped over Pick- The AFC Player of the Year Khalifa, and Sports Minister at prizes after years of under- ford’s despairing dive. awards ceremony will be held the Ministry of Sports Sheikh achievement. Southgate responded by on November 28 in Muscat, Saad bin Mohammed bin Said England’s appearance in sending on Lingard and the Oman, AFC said earlier this Al Mardhouf Al Saadi, it has the semi-finals of the Nations change reaped an instant re- month. The last Qatari player been confirmed. League, which are set to be ward as England equalised in to win the award was striker Football officials from 46 held in Portugal next June, of- the 78th minute. Khalfan Ibrahim who bagged member countries of AFC fers another chance to reach Joe Gomez’s long throw the prestigious Asian trophy along with dignitaries from their first major final since was flicked on by John Stones in 2006. Oman will also be attendance. 1966. Following the 3-2 Na- and Kane prodded past Ka- Hassan, an integral part of Since its low key begin- tions League win over Spain linic, leaving Lingard with the Qatar football plans, has been nings in 1994, the AFC An- in Seville last month, this simple task of tapping in from in top form and fitness in the nual Awards Ceremony has tournament has been a seri- virtually on the goal-line. last few years. He has rarely come a long way and is now ous statement of intent from England’s deserved winner missed a Qatar international Asian football’s biggest and Southgate’s team and they will arrived in the 85th minute. home or away. most highly anticipated an- go into 2019 with great expec- Ben Chilwell curled over a The 25-year-old, who nual event to recognise and tations. teasing low free-kick and Kane plays for QNB Stars League honour the best talent and - Dominant England - timed his run to perfection, giants Al Sadd, was the cap- achievements on the conti- From start to finish, England guiding his shot past Kalinic tain of the national side that nent. were the dominant force, al- from close-range. finished fourth in the AFC The Annual Awards night U-23 Championship held in brings together Asian fans, Qatar. He is currently with players and officials on a glit- the national side in Europe tering platform to proudly where Qatar are playing two showcase Asian champions for Ronaldo still very much part friendlies this week. He fea- their contribution to the game. Qatar defender Abdulkarim Hassan in action for his club Al Sadd during a QNB Stars League match recently. of Portugal team: Coach

AFP “There are no questions MILAN to ask. Ronaldo is part of this 18 teams to contest for QFA & QSSA Schools League 2018 team, just read the post he wrote PORTUGAL coach Fernando today,” said Santos, referring to Santos insisted on Saturday the message the Juventus play- for the coveted title. PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS edition of the “School League” The first School League that superstar Cristiano Ron- er sent to wish his teammates Al Shahania High The draw was conducted and look forward to witness- began in 2013-14 in which aldo remains a key part of his good luck via Twitter. Portugal in QFA’s headquarters earlier Doha High School, Khalifa High School, Ahmed bin ing the 18 participating schools Ibn Taimiya High School were national team despite being left booked their ticket to the semi- School are the by QFA and QSSA officials in Hanbal High School, Al Zubara High School, Ibn battle it out on the field to win crowned champions. out of his Nations League squad, finals next June after holding It- Taimiya High School, Tariq bin Zeyad High School, this year’s title. Organising the aly to a 0-0 draw at the San Siro champions which the schools were divided Al Sailiya High School, Mohammed Al Mana High Mohammed Al Mana High after the European champions into three groups. School, Omar bin Abdulaziz High School, Abdullah al School League demonstrates School football team were became the first team to ad- on Saturday. They progressed All matches will kick off Misnad High School, Ahmed bin Mohammed High QFA’s CSR strategy which is champions of the second edi- vance to the semi-finals of the top of Group A3 with one match TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK starting 9 am every Monday School, Al Shahaniya High School, Qatar Technical to provide a platform for the tion, while Al Shahania High competition. to play, dashing Italy’s hopes in DOHA High School, Nasser al Attiya High School, Al Shamal and Wednesday and will be High School, Hamad bin Abdullah High School, youth in Qatar to be able to School were champions of third The five-time Ballon d’Or the process. “The qualification played at the training pitches of Hassan bin Thabit High School, Qatar business play football, in this case at the and fifth editions, and Ahmed winner spent much of last confirms the quality of our foot- THE Qatar Football Associa- Al Sadd Stadium, Al Kharaiti- School high school level. Official refer- Bin Hanbal High School were month vehemently denying ball,” said Santos. tion (QFA) and Qatar School yat Stadium and Al Arabi Sta- ees from QFA will be officiat- champions of the fourth edi- allegations of rape and was “I thought it would be a Sports Association (QSSA) on dium. final match dates and times ing in the matches which gives tion. dropped by Santos for the Na- great match and instead espe- Sunday announced that the Participating schools will will be decided at a later stage more importance to the league The sponsors and partners tions League internationals cially in the first half we had a sixth edition of the “School take part in the competition’s in the tournament. and ensures that the students of the School League are: Qatar amid accusations by former lot of difficulties. League” will kick off on Mon- group stage from November 19 Hilal al Mohannadi, Head learn more about the positive National Bank, exclusive finan- model Kathryn Mayorga that “After the break I explained day. This year, the league January 30 followed by quar- of Subsidiary Leagues Commit- values that football brings such cial partner, Al Kass Channel, Ronaldo raped her in 2009, just to them what was happening, brings together 18 high schools ter- finals and semi- finals. The tee in QFA commented: “We as fair play, team efforts, and official broadcaster and Nike, before he joined Real Madrid and the game became more from across Qatar competing quarter-finals, semi-finals and are thrilled to launch the sixth good sportsmanship.” official supplier. from Manchester United. balanced.” 20 Monday, November 19, 2018 The Last Word GAMA honours 550 outstanding students

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UNDER the patronage of the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdul- lah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani, the General Authority for Minors Affairs (GAMA) honoured 550 outstanding students under its care at a ceremony held at the Qatar National Convention Centre. Chairman of GAMA Saad Nahar al Nuaimi thanked the Prime Minister and Minis- ter of Interior for patronising the honouring ceremony, and Minister of Endowments and thority’s continuous efforts to has embarked on an integrat- Chairman of GAMA ber currently exceeds 4,000. comes an adult. emony, he honoured the 550 Islamic Affairs for his support improve the level of services ed technological transforma- pointed out that the project of He explained further that Nuaimi said that GAMA outstanding students of the to the authority. He stressed offered to those under its care tion project, which includes technological transformation they are working on building is partnering various institu- 2017-2018 academic year. that this care reflects the keen- and their families, noting the a customer relationship man- seeks electronic integration an electronic model to moni- tions to ensure provision of GAMA is a governmental ness of Qatar for all segments transition strategy adopted agement system, mobile ap- with government agencies in tor the funds of the minor social, educational and health body whose aim is to preserve of society by developing their for the period 2016 to 2021 plications, as well as design- the country, in order to en- and his property, follow up, services to their children in and develop the funds of mi- abilities to be active members which aims to enhance role ing of an effective website, sure speed and confidentiality provide information about it accordance with the best nors and to protect them in a in advancing the development of technology in delivery of adding that the project was of the exchange of informa- and ensure that the minor is standards and based on ac- way that guarantees them a of the country. services. expected to be complete in the tion related to minors under able to track the movement tual needs. decent life and benefits them Nuaimi pointed to the au- He said that the authority second quarter of next year. its sponsorship whose num- of his money until he be- At the end of the cer- in all their affairs. WISE@Paris to be held under QU launches AI competition patronage of President Macron to tackle WC 2022 challenges TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK WISE@Paris will explore future scenarios DOHA of education under the theme ‘Education Futures: Fostering Learning Societies’ TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tion, CENG Associate Dean for THE World Innovation Summit for Educa- DOHA Research and Graduate Studies tion (WISE), an initiative of Qatar Founda- Prof Abbes Amira said, “The top tion (QF), has received the high patronage will include workshops, panel discussions QATAR University College of three ideas for both competition of French President Emmanuel Macron for and roundtables. Engineering (QU-CENG) has options will each receive prizes, its next regional forum, which will be held The main forum will take place on launched the Artificial Intel- plus an opportunity to present in Paris on February 20 and 21, 2019. February 21 at the Palais de Tokyo. Par- ligence National Competition the idea and demos at an AI WISE@Paris will explore future scenar- ticipants will be able to explore, through a (AINC), challenging students, workshop taking place on April ios of education under the theme ‘Educa- variety of formats, the journey of a learner, developers, professionals and 15, 2019 at Qatar University Col- tion Futures: Fostering Learning Societies’. starting from early childhood development researchers to develop and dem- lege of Engineering. The work- Over the two days of the forum, WISE and ending with lifelong learning. The onstrate how humans can col- shop will be attended by the AI will engage 800 French, European and topics highlighted by WISE@Paris will be laborate with powerful Artificial research community in Qatar, international education stakeholders – in- rethinking early education, empowering Intelligence (AI) technologies to along with internationally-recog- cluding political decision-makers, entre- teachers and education leaders, decrypting tackle some challenges and prob- CENG Dean Prof Abdelmagid CENG Associate Dean nised speakers in the AI field.” preneurs, business leaders and heads of the future of work, and cultivating global lems related to 2022 FIFA World Hammuda Prof Abbes Amira “The competition welcomes NGOs -- and students. citizenship. Cup Qatar. AI solutions which can be de- Stavros Yiannouka, CEO, WISE, said: Previous WISE@ events were held in This competition is also an either a ‘Concept & Design’ or a future innovative AI technologies ployed to resolve the following “Building on the success of previous Accra, Beijing, Madrid, Tunis, and most opportunity to raise awareness ‘Proof of Concept & Demo’. Only which can be deployed to sup- problems: Automatic and real- WISE@ events, we hope this forum will in- recently, New York during the UN Global of AI technology in Qatar, while one submission will be consid- port infrastructure and address time detection of trolls over social spire leaders and stakeholders to embrace Goals Week. These regional events were providing a platform for partici- ered in the evaluation stage and challenges related to Qatar 2022 media, real-time AI solutions for policies and practices that promote qual- grounded in partnership with stakehold- pants to share AI ideas and ap- it is encouraged that participants World Cup.” assisting referees to take prompt ity education. WISE is honoured to receive ers to drive transformation in education plications. register early in order to plan and “The ideas and solutions will decisions, crowd monitoring and the high patronage of President Emmanuel with major change-makers and influenc- AINC is accepting submis- build their solution and demos. be evaluated based on innova- behaviour analysis, and detection Macron, and we thank him for his support.” ers, with the aim of generating tangible sions between November 18 and CENG Dean Prof Abdelmagid tion, complexity and feasibility and prevention of attacks and WISE@Paris will begin on February global educational impact. March 15, 2019. The competition Hammuda said, “The competi- for implementation and cost,” he malware in IoT based systems for 20 with a broad range of activities taking WISE@Paris will be the final regional consists of two levels and par- tion will recognise the develop- added. 2022 World Cup data collection place across Paris at partner sites such as forum before the next edition of WISE’s ticipants are required to submit ers who are paving the path for Of the benefits of participa- and analysis,” he added. the Centre for Research and Interdiscipli- global Summit in Doha on October 28 and narity (CRI) and UNESCO. These activities 29, 2019. Paraguay school named after Qatar ‘Education ministry seeks best implementation of curricula’ QNA the new books and the students’ and par- DOHA ents’ acceptance of the new curriculum. Assistant Undersecretary for Educa- THE Ministry of Education and Higher tional Affairs at the ministry, Fawzia Ab- Education said it is keen to instil coopera- dulaziz al Khater said the new mathematics tion between all parties in the teaching pro- curriculum is of global standards and is the cess to overcome difficulties, and to provide most ambitious. It also meets the aspira- support and training to teachers in order to tions of Qatar to build a high quality educa- achieve the best implementation of the new tion system in line with its Qatar National curricula. Vision 2030. This came in a panel discussion held by She urged teachers to exert further ef- the Educational Affairs division of the min- forts to prepare children for the challenges istry with a number of mathematics teach- of the 21st century by providing them with ers and coordinators for early elementary the necessary skills and competencies. school classes. The discussion is part of the Khater added the new curriculum is ACTING Charge d’affaires at Qa- last month, when students of the of Qatar will remain high in the the name of Marangatu school to detailed follow-up on the educational pro- experimental and can be reconsidered or tar’s Embassy in Paraguay Abdul- school participated in the wel- school next to the flag of Para- the ‘State of Qatar’. cess and to support schools in terms of cur- modified but there is no moving backwards, rahman Ahmed al Suwaidi par- come ceremony. guay. She pledged to exert effort On his part, the Acting Charge ricula and sources of learning. and if there were challenges it would be ticipated in a ceremony to change In a speech during the cer- to make the school an example d’affaires thanked the Municipal They discussed the new sources of learn- tackled. the name of ‘3839 Marangatu’ emony, the school’s principal for others. Board and the school administra- ing which began to be implemented in the The teachers and coordinators agreed school to the ‘State of Qatar’, in expressed gratitude to Qatar for Mayor of Villa Elisa City tion for the decision to name the current academic year of 2018-2019, as well that the curriculum and learning sources are honour of the state visit paid by agreeing on changing the school’s handed over the Qatari Acting school after Qatar. The ceremony as the challenges facing the teaches and co- excellent and provide the students with ad- the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin name to the ‘State of Qatar’. Charge d’affaires the decision of was attended by officials and the ordinators in schools in terms of teaching vanced skills in mathematics. Hamad al Thani to Paraguay The principal said the flag the Municipal Board to change Qatari embassy staff. (QNA)

Qatar elected GPDNet president PHOTO EXHIBITION CELEBRATES QATAR’S BEAUTY

QATAR has been unanimously June 2019. elected as the next president GPDNet was established of the Global Public Diplo- by public and cultural institu- macy Network (GPDNet) by tions in a number of countries, the member states - Hungary, including Turkish Yunus Emre the Philippines, Nigeria, Sin- Institute, in South Korea in gapore, Turkey, Mozambique, 2014. Qatar was admitted to Taiwan, South Korea, Mexico GPDNet in 2017. - in Doha on Sunday. The network aims to ena- The election took place ble the exchange of knowledge during the GPDNet fifth Gen- in the theoretical and practical eral Assembly meetings at Ka- fields, and the establishment tara in Doha on Sunday. of bilateral or multilateral In celebration of Qatar National Day 2018, Fraser Suites, in collaboration with Bosco Menezes (aka #bigbfotografi), a long-termQatar resident and well-known photojournalist, is Katara General Manager projects between cultural and hosting an exhibition of photographs portraying the beauty of Qatar. The exhibition titled ‘Our Beautiful Qatar’ features some of Menezes’ photographs and works of other lens- Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al Su- public diplomacy institutions men based in Qatar. The exhibition is open to the public from November 17 to December 18 at Fraser Suites, Al Meena, Corniche. (TNN) laiti will chair GPDNet from around the world. (QNA)