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QA named world’s best airline HIA expansion Airline wins four prestigious prizes at 2019 Skytrax World Airline Awards plan firmly in TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK PARIS This is a great day for Qatar, and I am place: Sulaiti QATAR Airways (QA) has won four delighted to have been prestigious prizes at this year’s 2019 Skytrax World Airline Awards, includ- here today to witness Qatar Tenders to be floated in two months ing the highest accolade of “World’s Best Airways being recognized as the Airline”. ‘Best Airline of the Year’ for the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK QA also became the only carrier to fifth time.” DOHA win the best airline award five times (2011, 2012, 2015, 2017 and 2019) in the — HE Jassim bin Saif al Sulaiti, THE Hamad International competition’s history. Minister of Transport &Communications Airport’s (HIA) expansion QA has been named the “Best Airline plans are firmly in place and in the Middle East” for the third successive a tender for the same will year. The airline has also won the “World’s ognition will spur us all at Qatar Airways be floated in the next two Best Business Class” accolade for the to even greater heights and we look for- months, Minister of Trans- fourth year in succession. It also retained ward to delivering our world-class prod- port and Communications the World’s Best Business Class Seat uct to millions of passengers in the com- HE Jassim bin Saif al Sulaiti award for its patented Qsuite product. ing years.” has said. Minister of Transport and Com- Skytrax CEO Edward Plaisted said: The minister dismissed munications HE Jassim bin Saif al Su- “To be named as the World’s Best Air- reports on some social me- laiti, who attended the Skytrax Awards line is a great recognition of Qatar Air- dia platforms about halting HE Jassim bin Saif al Sulaiti. ceremony, said: “This is a great day for ways’ high standards, and recognises the of expansion works as false. Qatar, and I am delighted to have been hard work and dedication from every He urged people to check given the impetus to move here today to witness Qatar Airways be- Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim bin Saif al Sulaiti and Qatar member of staff to satisfy customers. To the veracity of such infor- forward. ing recognised as the ‘Best Airline of the Airways chief Akbar al Baker at the Skytrax Awards ceremony in Paris on Tuesday. achieve this accolade for a fifth time is mation from the official site “Thanks to the wise Year’ for the fifth time.” a remarkable achievement, and we con- of the ministry or HIA. leadership, most major pro- QA Group Chief Executive Akbar our customers by winning these four our constant innovation and service gratulate them for this unique success.” He said, “The airport jects were completed before al Baker said, “The Skytrax Awards are awards. Being the first airline to be standards set the benchmark in our in- More than 100 customer nationali- has won many awards. I the scheduled dates. The widely recognised as the most prestig- named ‘Airline of the Year’ for the fifth dustry,” Baker added. ties participated in the survey with 21.65 am confident that in the Doha Metro was supposed ious in the airline industry, so to have time is a landmark achievement and, He said, “The fact that the Skytrax million eligible entries counted in the coming years the airport to officially open all lines in won so many prizes at the 2019 ceremo- combined with three other major Skyt- Awards are voted for by travellers makes results. Survey entries were screened by will progress and reach a 2020, but we launched the ny is a truly memorable experience for rax awards, is testament to the tireless them especially meaningful for all of us Skytrax to identify IP and user informa- higher level.” Red Line two months ago Qatar Airways.” efforts of the entire Qatar Airways team. in the industry. Aviation is a competitive tion, with duplicate, suspect or ineligible On the Metro project, and the rest of the lines will “We are thrilled to be recognised by It is a proud moment for the airline as business, and to have received such rec- entries deleted. Sulaiti said, “We have start- be opened before the end of ed partial operation of the the year.” Red Line. By the end of the Regarding Hamad Port, year, two additional lines, he said, “The volume of the Green Line and the goods transiting through GANHRI’s new vision UN calls for independent Golden Line, will be opera- the port exceeded all our tional.” expectations. Looking at the He said the buses for huge traffic, the port will be seeks to bolster rights probe into Morsi’s death transporting Metro passen- expanded before the earlier gers will be eco-friendly. scheduled date.” AGENCIES tions of Mr Morsi’s detention, “We have launched several On Qatar Airway win- bodies, says Marri CAIRO/ISTANBUL including access to adequate electric buses. This will be ning Skytrax Awards, he medical care, as well as suf- increased by 30% by 2022. said, “In the past two years QNA THE United Nations has called ficient access to his lawyers Qatar 2030 will see Qatar as we have participated in the NEW YORK for an “independent inquiry” and family, during his nearly a pioneer in alternative en- Paris Exhibition in the be- into the death of former Egyp- six years in custody,” Rupert ergy sources,” he said. lief that Qatar Airways has THE new Strategic Plan tian President Mohamed Morsi, Colville, spokesman for the UN He said the blockade reached the world stage. (2020-2022), which the Glob- who died aged 67 after collaps- High Commissioner for Human imposed on Qatar by some Qatar Airways has won al Alliance of National Human ing in a Cairo court on Monday, Rights, said. Morsi, who was neighbouring countries has many of Skytrax Awards.” Rights Institutions (GANHRI) according to state media. buried on Tuesday, was a top is working on, aims to launch The United Nations human figure in the Muslim Brother- a vision that will have the rights office has called for a into Morsi’s death. hood and the first democratical- power of influence and per- “prompt, impartial, thorough “Concerns have been ly elected president in Egypt’s First Ihsan school opens to provide suasion among governments, and transparent investigation” raised regarding the condi- modern history. PAGE 7 free education to non-Arabs (PG 2) people and competent parties in various international plat- forms. This will strengthen the unity and effectiveness Dr Ali bin Smaikh al Marri. of national human rights in- QF initiative stitutions, National Human for adoption at the next Gen- Rights Committee (NHRC) eral Assembly in spring 2020 to support MME allocates QR750 million for two Chairman Dr Ali bin Smaikh in Geneva. private sector al Marri has said. The meeting was also at- Marri, who is also the Sec- tended by GANHRI’s Chair- ATAR Foundation Re- landscaping, beautification projects retary-General and Vice Presi- person Dr Carlos Alfonso Ne- Qsearch, Development dent of GANHRI, said the new gret Mosquera, who is also the and Innovation (QFRDI) TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and other civil works. strategic plan would encour- Ombudsman of Colombia, and has marked the launch of DOHA For the second project, the age and support the establish- heads and coordinators of the its new funding initiative, MME has earmarked QR500 ment of new national human regional networks of national ‘Innovation Coupon’, by THE Ministry of Municipality million. rights institutions in countries human rights institutions signing an agreement with and Environment (MME), rep- There are four public parks where they do not exist. across the world. its first beneficiary, ADGS, resented by the Public Parks projects within the plan. The The plan is also to urge Discussions during the a local private sector SME. Department, has announced works include rehabilitation governments and countries to meeting focused on assessing ADGS sells a suite of prod- new projects for beautification of Rawdat Al Khail Garden strengthen the independence the performance of the global ucts that utilise artificial and landscaping. and Ras Abu Aboud Park. The and functions of national hu- alliance over the past period, intelligence (AI), behavioral A total sum of QR750 mil- project includes opening of man rights institutions and to identifying the restrictions biometrics, and emergent lion has been allocated for new gardens in Al Gharafa and remove various obstacles for and challenges facing it or behavior. Innovation Coupon the two projects which will Umm Al-Sinim. the implementation of their impeding its goals in the past, is aimed at Qatar-based be used for landscaping and A specialized team from tasks and visions, he added. and the goals that it aspires to SMEs or start-ups in all beautification. The two pro- the Public Parks Department This came during a two- achieve in the future, and then sectors and industries that jects will be implemented in has been formed to oversee day consultative meeting of determining the strategy to be are engaged in the develop- the coming years. QR500 million has been earmarked for renovation and opening of parks. the projects in coordination GANHRI in New York. The developed to achieve the goals ment of new technology-rich For the first project, a to- with the committee of super- meeting aims to develop the in the coming period. products and services. tal of QR250 million has been in Doha — Onaiza, Beheira, streets will be beautified with vising the beautification of new Strategic Plan (2020- PAGE 16 earmarked for the beautifi- Jleiah, Khalifa, Marrakiah, landscaping, re-building of roads and public places in the 2022), which will be submitted Continued on page 2 Ô cation of seven main streets Duhail and Qutaifiya. These sidewalks, interlock, walkways country. 02 Wednesday, June 19, 2019

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Quick read First Ihsan School opens to provide Amir sends condolences to Ethiopian prime minister free education to non-Arab children THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani sent on Mon- day a cable of condolences to Prime Minister of Ethiopia Dr QNA for community schools in Qatar. Abiy Ahmed Ali on the death of his father. (QNA) DOHA Director of the General Department of Endowments Sheikh Dr Khaled bin Deputy Amir sends condolences MINISTER of Endowments (Awqaf) Mohammed bin Ghanem al Thani said to Ethiopian prime minister and Islamic Affairs HE Dr Ghaith bin the school is one of the pioneering edu- Mubarak al Kuwari, Minister of Educa- cational initiatives of the endowment THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani sent tion and Higher Education HE Dr Mo- bank for scientific and cultural develop- on Monday a cable of condolences to Prime Minister of Ethio- hammed bin Abdul Wahed al Hammadi ment. pia Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali on the death of his father. (QNA) and a number of officials from Educa- He said the school costs over QR4 tion Above All Foundation inaugurated million, excluding maintenance, which PM sends condolences the First Ihsan School in Umm Ghu- will be covered by the Ministry of Edu- to Ethiopian counterpart wailina area on Tuesday. cation and Higher Education. The First Ihsan School was estab- Minister of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs HE Dr Ghaith bin Mubarak al The school has registered 354 stu- PRIME Minister and Minister of interior HE Sheikh Abdullah lished as a partnership between the Kuwari, and Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdul dents who were unable to afford com- bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani sent Monday a cable of condo- Education Above All Foundation (EAA), Wahed al Hammadi on a tour of First Ihsan School in Umm Ghuwailina on Tuesday. pleting their education. lences to Prime Minister of Ethiopia Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali on the the Ministry of Endowments and Islam- He added that teaching will be in death of his father. (QNA) ic Affairs and the Ministry of Education In a press statement after the inau- receive education. English and Arabic, and will include and Higher Education. The aim was to guration, the minister of education said Dr Hammadi said the school oper- Shari’a and the history of Qatar. address the problem of financial bar- the school would serve non-Arab stu- ates on the special Cambridge English EAA Programmes Director Mariam riers and the age and educational gaps dents who find it difficult financially and curriculum for students who do not al Mannai said the EAA has launched a faced by children of non-Arab commu- socially to enrol in schools. speak Arabic. A second school will soon programme to ensure that children have nities in Qatar, as the school provides He said the school would operate be launched with an Arabic curriculum, equal access to quality education. CRA seeks landlords free education. The school includes 36 in coordination between the Ministry he added. Managing Director of the school classrooms to accommodate 400 stu- of Education and Higher Education, The school building, which is over Mohammed Khan Zadeh thanked all support to service dents. The school will work in two ses- the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) 50 years old, has been renovated and stakeholders for their interest in sup- sions -- morning and evening -- to ac- and Islamic Affairs, and EAA to provide rehabilitated in the old style, and the porting education for children living in providers to deploy commodate 800 students. good opportunities for the children to ministry has provided other buildings limited circumstances and possibilities. fibre optic network TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA MME transactions to go e-services THE Communications Regu- latory Authority (CRA) is ap- Sada says the move to convert the ministry’s works to electronic services will help preserve the environment pealing to landlords to give consent to service providers to QNA Rotterdam Convention de- get access to their properties DOHA signed to promote joint respon- for the deployment of the fibre sibility and concerted efforts optic networks. THE Ministry of Municipal- among countries in the inter- The appeal comes in line ity and Environment (MME) is national trade of certain haz- with CRA’s efforts to protect working on converting all paper ardous chemicals, particularly customer’s choice and to im- Mohammed Ali al Mannai, presi- transactions in various depart- pesticides, industrial chemicals prove quality of service in the dent of CRA ments into e-services in order and hazardous pesticide formu- fixed-line market in Qatar. to save time, effort and money, lations, to protect human health According to CRA, the ment of the information and said Assistant Undersecretary and the environment from po- landlords’ consent form is communications technology for Environmental Affairs En- tential damage. included in the Reference In- sector and to the development gineer Ahmed Mohammed al He stressed that Qatar is in frastructure Access Offer. The of the country’s infrastruc- Sada. a safe position in terms of the landlords’ consent enables ture,” said Mohammed Ali al Speaking at the minis- risks that might arise from the service providers to reach the Mannai, president of CRA. try’s consultative meeting with Assistant Undersecretary for Environmental Affairs Engineer Ahmed Mohammed al Sada with representa- uses of these substances be- customers with their fixed fi- During fibre deployment, chemicals companies operat- tives of chemical companies in Qatar during a consultative meeting in Doha on Tuesday. cause of the obligation to im- bre networks and to enhance service providers work with ing in the state, Sada said the plement the requirements and their mobile services. professional contractors to move to convert the ministry’s behalf of Director of the Depart- identify the difficulties facing the national economy. standards of the relevant inter- “The landlords’ consent carry out the work inside the transactions to e-services would ment of Radiation and Chemi- companies operating in chemi- In a statement to reporters national conventions on the en- will further support CRA’s ef- landlords’ properties. The help preserve the environment. cals Protection Engineer Abdul- cal field in order to develop the on the sidelines of the meeting, try, storage, transfer, circulation forts to encourage sustainable probability of damages dur- He expressed hope that meet- rahman Youssef Abdul-Jabar, best possible solutions. Abdul-Jabar said the ministry and use of those substances. competition in the fixed-line ing the work is very limited. In ing would play a key role in ena- Sada said the meeting aimed to Sada said the meeting con- has converted many paper- Abdul-Jabar underlined telecommunications market any case of unfortunate event bling the ministry to achieve it introduce the services provided firmed the ministry’s com- based transactions to electronic that the radiological monitor- in Qatar. The service providers of damage provoked by the goals. The meeting was organ- by the department in dealing mitment to international con- service and has completed more ing system is being developed will be able to provide innova- contractors, service providers ised by the Department of Radi- with hazardous substances in ventions that ensure proper than 20,000 license and inspec- and installed across the coun- tive and competitive services, are liable for the damages and ation and Chemicals Protection the environment and the adopt- circulation of chemicals. tion transactions. try’s land and sea borders and which will benefit consumers responsible for compensating on Tuesday. ed operational systems. He also highlighted the role He stressed Qatar’s com- 14 monitoring stations will be and contribute to the develop- the affected landlord. In a speech delivered on The meeting also aimed to the private sector is playing in mitment to the multilateral upgraded and developed.

Marri urges strengthening Ehsan sheds light on protection of elderly independence of national QNA elderly to play sports and social- DOHA ise, in addition to including the human rights institutions skills of dealing with them in EHSAN Centre For Empower- school curricula to educate the Continued from page 1 Ô national human rights institu- ment and Elderly Care on Tues- current generation. tions to an effective and influen- day held a panel discussion to She also advocated easing In his speech, Marri said tial international forum in the shed light on social security and access to the education system the first meeting of its kind of eyes of governments, people, protection of the elderly against for the elderly in order to pro- the new leadership of the Glob- states, institutions, parliaments, discrimination. vide them with opportunities al Alliance is betting on achiev- civil society organisations and The panel was held to mark for scientific, professional and ing a new start and on being stakeholders and various hu- the World Elder Abuse Aware- cultural growth. more effective and persuasive man rights bodies, he added. ness Day, which is observed on She also suggested estab- through the implementation Marri stressed the need for June 15. lishment of public and private of a new strategy over the next national human rights institu- Experts from the Ministry civil society organisations and three years aimed at enhanc- tions within the framework of of Administrative Develop- charities and humanitarian ing the role and position of the Global Alliance to agree on ment, Labour and Social Affairs organisations for investment the Global Alliance, and then a unified vision that boosts its (MADLSA), Qatar National Experts from the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (MADLSA), Qatar National projects where the elderly may the role of the national human strength, presence and its per- Human Rights Committee Human Rights Committee (NHRC), and Ehsan after a panel discussion in Doha on Tuesday. use their efforts in small and rights institutions affiliated to suasive power and to have a (NHRC) and Ehsan participat- medium enterprises that pro- the alliance. single voice in its meetings with ed in the discussion. The event MADLSA said Qatar has guar- that the elderly in Qatar rep- change negative behaviour is vide them with extra income He said everyone agrees the European Union, the Unit- aimed to raise awareness of the anteed the rights of the el- resent about 2.2 percent of the more important than apply- and help them beat their feeling that one of the priorities of ed Nations and governments rights of the elderly and their derly through various means, population and are expected ing legislations and laws, add- of isolation. A member of Qa- the next strategy is to define a and in various international basic needs, and introduce the whether in the Constitution or to increase to 27.6 percent by ing that the Qatari constitution tar Lawyers Association Zainab new vision for communication, platforms. Ehsan Centre’s role to the Qa- through legislation and laws 2039. She also highlighted the guarantees and protects the Mohammed called for a new with the aim of introducing the Marri also urged govern- tari society. that protect and maintain their need to intensify campaigns rights of the elderly. Qatari law that protects all Qa- Global Alliance and its tasks ments to support and strength- Ehsan Centre CEO Mubarak dignity, particularly in terms of and efforts to sensitise current She added that the NHRC tari retirees from all ministries, and vision in strengthening en the independence of nation- bin Abdulaziz al Khalifa said the social security, housing and em- and future generations on ways has issued a report and recom- agencies and companies oper- the independence of national al human rights institutions, centre is committed to raising ployment. to deal with the elderly and en- mendation with regards to in- ating in the State, including pri- human rights institutions and establish new national institu- awareness of the need to care NHRC legal expert Rania hance the humanitarian and so- creasing the value of social se- vate companies, in recognition supporting them to achieve tions in countries where they for the elderly and observe in- Jaballah spoke about the rights cietal aspects of caring for this curity pensions for the elderly to of their services to the country. their tasks in various countries do not exist and strengthen ternational events related to of the elderly in Qatar and the important group in society. periodically meet the increase She also called for a review of the world. existing ones so that they can them, especially the World El- possible mechanisms to ensure Jaballah said it has been in prices and needs. of the pensions to provide the The next strategy would es- perform their tasks and raise der Abuse Awareness Day. their protection and dignity. proved that educating the in- Jaballah highlighted the elderly with adequate living ser- tablish a new vision that would their classification in accord- Noura Ali Hassan from She said new statistics show dividual and urging them to need to have social clubs for the vices that ensure a decent life. elevate the Global Alliance of ance with the Paris Principles. 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Qatar takes part in Arab-China Qatar major donor MURAIKHI MEETS BURKINA FASO ENVOY Political Dialogue in Abu Dhabi to UNRWA: Official QNA AMMAN

QATAR is a major donor to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), said UN- RWA Commissioner-General Pierre Krahenbuhl. At a press conference on the side- lines of the agency’s advisory commit- tee in Jordan, Krahenbuhl said the UN agency faced a very difficult financial crisis last year due to the decision of the US administration to stop its financial support to the agency, and accordingly, UNRWA suffered a financial deficit of Qatar’s Permanent Representative to the Arab League Ambassador HE Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz al $446 million. Sahlawi at the Arab-China Political Dialogue meeting in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Krahenbuhl said UNRWA had se- cured some $50 million from the $1.2 QNA Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz al Sahlawi. billion budget for 2019 and expected Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saadal Muraikhi on Tuesday met with Ambassador ABU DHABI The meetings will discuss Arab-Chi- a deficit of $211 million this year, call- of Burkina Faso to Qatar HE Adama Compaore on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country. nese cooperation in all fields and coordi- ing on donor countries to accelerate The minister thanked the ambassador for his efforts in supporting and strengthening bilateral relations, QATAR participated in the meetings of the nation between them on various issues the disbursement of pledges. Krahen- wishing him success in his new duties. (QNA) fifth session of the Arab-China Political of interest to both sides, including the buhl said UNRWA needs to continue Dialogue in Abu Dhabi. Palestinian issue, the Middle East peace providing educational services to 700 The Qatari delegation to the meetings process, Syria, fight against terrorism, the schools, benefiting half a million stu- was led by Qatar’s Permanent Represent- situation in Libya and Yemen and the se- dents, and medical services in clinics ative to the Arab League Ambassador HE curity situation in the Gulf. visited by 8.5 million people a year. QVC organises seminar on Qatar welcomes Al Sarraj’s Vodafone Qatar covers visa procedures in Sri Lanka bid to resolve Libyan crisis TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK globe with passport pack DOHA QNA Qatar looks forward to the DOHA international community’s 119 countries included in Qatar’s widest reaching roaming pack THE Visa Support Services support for the initiative and to Department of the Ministry Qatar has welcomed the initia- condemn all forms of aggres- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK week. Vodafone Bill Manager of Interior, in cooperation tive by Fayez al Sarraj, Chair- sion against civilians in Tripoli DOHA product automatically activates with the International La- man of the Presidential Coun- and all the cities of Libya and Vodafone Passport Pack for all bour Organisation office in cil of the Libyan National to put in place appropriate VODAFONE Passport Pack, Postpaid customers, as soon as Sri Lanka, held an introduc- Reconciliation Government, international guarantees and Qatar’s widest reaching roam- they’re roaming in one of the tory seminar in Colombo on which is internationally rec- mechanisms ensuring non-re- ing pack, now covers more of enabled countries, so they can Tuesday. ognised, to resolve the cur- currence of armed aggression the globe across 119 countries, roam free. Prepaid customers The services of the Qatar rent crisis. and to stop intimidating in- with 15 new countries added can activate Vodafone Passport Visa Centers and their role in In a statement on Tuesday, nocent civilians, the statement this month including Nigeria, Pack through the My Vodafone protecting expatriate work- the Ministry of Foreign Affairs added. Zambia, Singapore, Philip- App or by dialling *110*110#. ers and facilitating work said Qatar hopes that all Libyan The statement reiterated pines, Tunisia, Tanzania, Can- Diego Camberos, Chief Op- procedures were explained. parties will respond positively the support of Qatar to the ef- ada, Vietnam, Mexico and Mo- erating Officer at Vodafone Qa- Representatives of civil soci- to the initiative to hold a Liby- forts of the envoy of the Sec- zambique. Vodafone Passport tar, said: “With Vodafone Pass- ety organisations and trade an forum in coordination with retary-General of the United Pack is the only roaming pack port Pack, customers can now unions attended the seminar. Labour and Social Affairs, is part of the opening of 20 the United Nations mission to Nations and the Skhirat agree- in Qatar enabled on all opera- discover more of the world with Major Abdullah Khalifa explained the process of ob- centres in eight countries reach a comprehensive political ment and its support for the tors across these 119 countries an unmatched worry-free expe- al Mohannadi, Director of taining employment visas -- Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, settlement. This would main- will of the Libyan people to and has the widest 4G coverage. rience. In time for the summer Visa Support Services De- and completing the required Bangladesh, Pakistan, Phil- tain Libya’s sovereignty and build a state of law and institu- Vodafone Passport Pack al- holidays season, we hope we’ve partment at the MoI and steps through Qatar Visa ippines, Indonesia, and territorial integrity and achieve tions that can accommodate all lows customers to enjoy 1GB of made it even easier for custom- Mohammed Ali al Meer, rep- Center. Tunisia. These centres will its people’s aspirations for se- political forces without exclu- data and 100 minutes of roam- ers to enjoy priceless moments resentative of the Ministry of The opening of the Qa- serve to speedup the visa pro- curity and stability. sion of any party. ing calls for only QR100 per with their loved ones.” Administrative Development tar Visa Centre in Sri Lanka cedures. 04 Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Reports by L N Mallick For events and press releases email Pakistan Prism [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222

Muhammad Ashraf Siddiqui presents Urdu translation book ‘Qatar Ki Naaka Bandi’ (Blockade of Qatar) to Furqan Ahmad Paracha. A group photo of Mesaieed Pakistani Community members. Mesaieed Pakistani Community celebrates Eid Al Fitr with fun-filled activities The Mesaieed Pakistani Community members were praised for their hard work and devotion for the community

T was a memorable Meanwhile, Mu- occasion as a large hammad Ashraf Sid- number of Pakistani diqui presented an expatriates from Me- Urdu translation book saieed, Doha, Al Khor titled ‘Qatar Ki Naaka Iand Dukhan attended an event to Bandi’ (Blockade of Qatar) to celebrate Eid Al Fitr at Al Banush the Mesaieed Pakistani Club, Mesaieed, recently. Community. Riyaz Ahmed Bakali Muhammad Ajmal Choudhary Rana Anwar Ali Muhammad Ashraf Siddiqui The fun-filled and entertain- Also, much to the ing event was organised by the excitement of the audience, Mesaieed Pakistani Community. folk dance Jhoomer was per- The programme started with formed by organising committee the recitation of Holy Quran by members. Hafiz Hammad Ahmad. Waseem In their speeches, Adeel Ak- Shah delivered a speech on the bar, Riyaz Ahmed Bakali, Mu- ‘Life of an industry employee’. hammad Ashraf Siddiqui, Rana Javed Bhatti presented a comedy Anwar Ali, Saleem Baloch, Mu- play, while Farooq Ahmad and hammad Ajmal Choudhary and Zahid Sharif entertained the au- Dr Tariq Masood hailed the dience with their hilarious poetry. Mesaieed Pakistani Community Jamshed Shahzad Bajwa re- members and their hard work for galed the guests with immor- the community . tal songs. A beautiful and heart Furqan Ahmad Paracha con- touching poem on overseas Paki- ducted the programme. Later, stanis was recited by well-known the guests were treated with a international poet Sanwal Abbasi. sumptuous dinner. Saleem Baloch Dr. Tariq Masood Adeel Akbar A perfect get-together for families ORE than 50 families participated in a get-to- Event organising committee members Javed gether organised by the Pakistan Professional Iqbal, Anwar Shah, Qaisar Anwar, Fahad Ismail, MCommunity in Qatar (PPCiQ), on the first day Sarfraz, Atiq-ur-Rehman, Anees Khan, Kifayat of Eid Al-Fitr at Salt n Pepper restaurant. Shah and Suhail presented mementos to the spe- The event commenced with the recitation of cial guests. verses from the Holy Quran by Abdul Salam Jafar. “I am very happy to attend the event and excited Defense Attaché at the Pakistan Embassy Com- to see smiles on faces of children,” said Dr Ejaz. modore Irfan Taj and the Community Welfare At- Salman Ismail appreciated the initiative of PP- taché Hafiz Junaid Amir Sial attended the event CiQ to organise the event. Well-known artist Mala as special guests. Waseem arranged gifts for the participating children Children of different age groups participated in and thanked the families for attending the event. the fun-filled games arranged by Rana Anwar Ali. Community members regaled the guests with Arshad Hussain Hashmi welcomed the guests. Pashto and Urdu songs. A group photo of the guests.

Defense Attaché at the Pakistan Embassy Commodore Irfan Taj receives Community Welfare Attaché Hafiz Junaid Amir Sial receives memento. memento. Children participate in games during the event. Nation Wednesday, June 19, 2019 05

Indian Embassy to mark Turkish Red Crescent honours Yoga Day on Saturday

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The same set of programmes Qatar Charity for relief efforts DOHA will also be held at various schools in Qatar from June THE Embassy of India in 16 to June 20. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK cember 2016. Doha is celebrating the fifth The events on June 22 DOHA It includes cooperation in International Day of Yoga on will not only include yoga various humanitarian fields Saturday (June 22). demonstrations by experts THE Turkish Red Crescent inside and outside Turkey, The celebration is a part but also provide an oppor- (Kızılay) has honoured Qatar focusing on emergency re- of global commemoration of tunity for all to participate Charity (QC) for its efforts sponse, shelter, health, dis- the International Day of Yoga in yoga session which will be in supporting Kızılay’s relief aster preparedness, water, and will be held at two places based on the Common yoga initiatives, achieving its hu- sanitation, food security and — at the National Museum of protocol and will comprise of manitarian goals and in ap- livelihoods. Qatar in the morning from 5 various postures and breath- preciation of the partnership Since the signing of the to 6 and at the Qatar Sports ing techniques, followed by between the two parties. MoU, cooperation between Club’s Multi Purpose Indoor meditation. Faisal Rashid al Fehaida, the two agencies has in- Hall in the evening from 7 to As a prelude to the cel- Assistant to CEO in the In- creased. Among the signifi- 8.30. ebration of the 5th Interna- ternational Operations and cant projects supported by Inspired by the response tional Day of Yoga, numerous Partnerships Sector at Qatar Qatar Charity in cooperation of yoga practitioners from workshops and demonstra- Charity, received the felicita- with the Turkish Red Cres- various parts of Qatar in tions in collaboration with tion during Kızılay’s 151st an- cent is the community centre the past four editions of In- well known Doha based Yoga niversary celebrations held project in a city near Istanbul. ternational Day of Yoga in Studios have been conducted in Istanbul. It was attended In January, an agreement was 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, by the Embassy in last two by its president Dr Karam signed to support the centre Faisal Rashid al Fehaida, Assistant to CEO in the International Operations and Partnerships Sector at Qatar the Embassy of India is also months including work- Kink, the Minister of Health for a year. Charity, received Turkish Red Crescent’s felicitation on its 151st anniversary celebrations in Istanbul recently. organising Yoga camps and shops for students in various Dr Farahuddin Khoja and the workshops at Asian Town, schools based in Doha. In head of religious affairs Dr Ali Al Khor, Sheikh Faisal Bin addition, Yoga sessions for Erbash. Qassim Al Thani Museum Indian community based in Receiving the honour, QC inaugurates mosque in Mogadishu on June 21 and Dukhan Rec- Al Khor were also organized Fehaid said the partnership reational Centre on June 28. on a regular basis. between Qatar Charity and TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The people attending the Turkish Red Crescent in DOHA the inauguration ceremony the implementation of many praised the role of Qatar relief and humanitarian pro- QATAR Charity has opened Charity in implementing such jects was significant. in Mogadishu a QR350,000 model projects that people “We are honoured to sign mosque that proves beneficial need in their lives and ex- 2018 Benz GL, 1999-2014 strategic agreements with the to a large number of medical pressed their happiness at Turkish Red Crescent in im- staff, visitors and residents in the opening of the mosque in Nissan Civilian recalled plementing several projects, a the neighbouring areas of the the coastal area inhabited by large number of which strives Somalian capital city. a large number of Muslims he Ministry of Commerce ised dealer of Nissan vehicles in to benefit Syrian refugees,” The 320 sqm mosque lo- with few mosques. and Industry (MoCI) has Qatar, due to a possible defect in Fehaida said in a press state- cated inside a women and Previously, Qatar Charity Trecalled the 2018 model of the passenger assist grip. ment, emphasizing that coop- children hospital known as has donated an ambulance to Mercedes-Benz GL and 1999- The recalls come within eration would continue and the Yardimeli Hospital, ac- the hospital in early 2018 to 2014 models of Nissan Civilian. the framework of the ministry’s grow in the coming days. commodates more than 500 contribute to saving lives and The Benz GL recall is carried continuous efforts to protect At the anniversary cel- people. It has a prayer space The Qatar Charity-built mosque located inside Yardimeli Hospital in meeting the needs of hospi- out in cooperation with Nasser consumers and ensure that car ebrations held at the Istanbul for women, in addition to toi- Mogadishu can accommodate more than 500 people. tals for the ambulance. Bin Khaled Automobiles, the au- dealers follow up on vehicle Convention and Exhibition lets and places for ablutions. It is worth mentioning thorised dealer of Mercedes-Benz defects and repairs. Centre, awards were distrib- The construction work of the implemented in the country. several local officials and resi- that Qatar Charity seeks to in Qatar, due to the possibility of The ministry said it would uted to both Turkish and for- mosque took 18 months. Qatari and Turkish Am- dents of the region. improve education in So- its front torsion bar linkage on coordinate with the dealer to fol- eign donors. It is the largest mosque bassadors to Somalia, HE The mosque project was malia, as it has already com- the left and right not conforming low up on the maintenance and Qatar Charity signed a built by Qatar Charity in So- Hasan Hamza and Mehmet carried out with the support pleted the implementation of to manufacturer specification. repair works and communicate strategic memorandum of un- malia so far. Earlier, nearly Yilmaz were present at the from the people in Qatar, QC several multi-service projects, The Civilian recall is carried with customers to ensure that derstanding (MoU) with the 28 mosque projects have been inauguration event besides has said in a statement. including school projects. in cooperation with Saleh Al the necessary repairs are carried Turkish Red Crescent in De- Hamad Al Mana Co, the author- out. (TNN) HBKU’s Law College to host information session on new LLM degrees on June 26

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THE College of Law (CL) at Ham- ad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) will host an information session to showcase its new LLM (Master of Laws) degrees to current and pro- spective students on June 26. The degrees – an LLM in In- ternational Law and Foreign Af- fairs and an LLM in International Economic and Business Law – are at the intersection of the legal, busi- ness and entrepreneurship sectors, and are designed to cross the lines of single-discipline studies. Dr Susan L Karamanian, Dean in English by renowned academ- provide highly selective and de- of CL, said, “Each of the two degrees ics and practitioners recognized in manded programs that assist and is designed to address Qatar’s cur- their fields of expertise, who will be align with Qatar’s national develop- rent legal and business trends, and available to answer specific ques- mental goals, as well as the aspira- thus equip Qatari and international tions regarding the curriculum. At- tions of key sectors and industries. graduates with the tools to work in tendees will also have the chance HBKU’s College of Law offers top level positions in government, to meet our admissions team to multidisciplinary graduate pro- law firms, multinational organisa- discuss programs and application grams that equipstudents with the tions and the judiciary. requirements. skills to navigate complex civil, “We invite prospective students CL introduced the LLM in In- common, and Sharia law systems. with an interest in pursuing their ternational Law and Foreign Affairs The college’s Juris Doctor (JD) pro- graduate studies in law to attend and an LLM in International Eco- gram is the first graduate law de- the session to obtain detailed in- nomics and Business Law degrees gree of its kind offered in the region formation about the degrees and this past May at a university-wide and is now offered in parallel with the admissions requirements, and event, which garnered the interest the college’s LLM degrees. have their questions thoroughly an- of more than 400 potential appli- The information sessions will swered.” cants in Qatar. be in Conference Room 1 at Mi- The programmes are offered The college was established to naratein from 6pm. Ooredoo urges customer travelling abroad to activate ‘Passport’ offer TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK up, a new Ooredoo Passport will still want to stay connected easily DOHA automatically be activated, so large and cost-effectively without worry- roaming bills will not accrue. ing about running up huge roam- SEEKING to popularise its “worry- Should a customer forget to ac- ing bills. free roaming” offer, Ooredoo on tivate an Ooredoo Passport prior “We’re incredibly proud of our Tuesday urged its customers trav- to travel and then spend QR100 Ooredoo Passport product as we elling abroad to activate “Ooredoo roaming in a Passport country, an know it ticks all the boxes; it’s great Passport” to avoid large roaming Ooredoo Passport with 1GB and value for money, it’s very easy to bills. 100 minutes will automatically be use with minimal effort required, The Ooredoo Passport ena- activated. And again, if all allow- and it provides peace of mind while bles customers travelling abroad ances are used up, a new Passport you travel. We wish all our cus- to enjoy worry-free roaming, the will automatically be activated. tomers a great summer travelling telecom service provider said in a Speaking of the quick, efficient abroad.” statement. and easy service, Manar Khalifa al Customers can sign up for an Once an Ooredoo Passport is Muraikhi, the Director of PR and Ooredoo Passport online, via the activated, it instantly provides 1GB Corporate Communications at Ooredoo app or in any of our Oore- data and 100 minutes. It is avail- Ooredoo, said, “We know many of doo shops around town. Customers able in 104 countries. our customers travel abroad during can also get an Ooredoo Passport In case allowances are all used the hot summer months, but they card before boarding at HIA. 06 Wednesday, June 19, 2019

ESTABLISHED SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 Opinion HAMAD BIN SUHAIM AL THANI CHAIRMAN ADEL ALI BIN ALI MANAGING DIRECTOR DR HASSAN MOHAMMED AL ANSARI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Help Ban Assault Weapons A War With Iran ... Or The public must prove that political power still belongs to the people, and it could start by signing a petition on banning military-style assault weapons EOPLE of Florida, it’s up to you. You critically important to gun owners, as anti- Not A War With Iran have the power to help restrict kill- gunners repeatedly try to subvert the Con- ing machines known as military-style stitution and Second Amendment rights by Passault weapons, the kind used to imposing gun bans and gun control through There is no major interest for US strategy to rush into a war with Iran. destroy so many precious lives at Marjory the ballot petition process,” NRA lobbyist Stoneman Douglas High School in Park- Marion Hammer said in an email blast. Similarly, there is no Iranian interest in being drawn into a war land and the Pulse nightclub in Orlando. Defending his support, DeSantis said: All you have to do is sign your name. Do “This is not supposed to be driven by out- with the US since the costs will be very high it. Do it now. Get three friends to do it, too. of-state special interests. It’s supposed to Volunteers pushing the proposed con- be driven by Floridians, but that’s really DR WAEL SHADID stitutional amendment to ban assault not what’s happened.” DeSantis is wrong. weapons announced this week that they Consider the 12 constitutional amend- ECENTLY, the region was caught up have obtained 103,000 signed petitions, ments that made last November’s ballot. in the escalation between the United enough to trigger a Florida Supreme Court Three came from the legislature. Seven States and Iran. Some expected a review of their proposed ballot language, an came from the Constitution Revision Com- war between the two sides, while important legal step. But a total of 766,200 mission, which is appointed by the gov- Rothers ruled out the war. Neverthe- verified voter signatures are needed for the ernor, legislative leaders and the chief less, it was remarkable that the West and initiative to reach the November 2020 bal- justice of the Florida Supreme Court. One the United States did not take a hostile lot. That’s a tough number to reach. History amendment was bankrolled by Disney and position against Iran when it raised the shows you have to hire people to gather the the Seminole Tribe of Florida. And one — slogan “exporting the revolution abroad”. required signatures from every corner of Amendment 4, which restored voting rights Similarly, Iran has infiltrated Afghanistan, the state, an effort that usually costs mil- to certain felons — was bankrolled by the Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen, and has lions of dollars. ACLU and a social-welfare nonprofit called supported its followers without stirring Your help is needed because Gov Ron Sixteen Thirty Fund. the West. In contrast, the West appeared DeSantis and the special interests who con- Supporters of a Florida assault weapons to be economically cooperative with Iran, trol Tallahassee just made it a lot harder ban include some of the families of Park- especially Germany and France. It is true for citizens to take matters into their own land and Pulse victims; a leading Republi- that America imposed sanctions in the past hands when the legislature refuses to listen. can donor, Al Hoffman, who lives in North decade, particularly after the Iranian nu- A new state law makes it illegal for citi- Palm Beach; and groups on the front lines clear programme, but the West remained zen initiatives to pay petition-gatherers by of the gun-safety debate, such as March cooperative with Iran. All this put Iran in a the signature, which will further drive up for Our Lives, Florida PTA and League of position that appears to be a contradiction costs. It also requires petition-gatherers to Women Voters of Florida. between Western exchange of economic in- register with the secretary of state, placing Do those sound like shadowy out-of- terests with Iran and acceptance for Iran’s gine. Thus, the engine of supporting Israel the agreement as he sees it, not as the Eu- another hurdle before those who want to state interests to you? The group just re- political intervention in Iraq, Syria, and may seem active in a situation, but in turn, ropeans see it … Exactly as he changed the help. And it imposes fines of $50 for eve- leased a new digital ad, ‘Weapons of War’, Yemen. the engine of intimidation of the Gulf coun- NAFTA agreement with Canada and Mex- ry form not submitted within 30 days and which features people whose lives have for- So, what makes the Western position tries from Iran to complete multi-billion ico. $1,000 for forms not returned, creating a ever been changed by assault weapons. and the Iranian position seem contradicto- dollar weapons deals is the most active. Accordingly, there is no major interest chilling effect on those who might want to “The last time I saw my son he was in a ry and at the same time seem cooperative? This explains the blurry in the relation- for US strategy, until this moment, to rush volunteer. coffin,” says Maria Wright, whose son Jerry Iran’s relationship with the West and the into a war with Iran. The United States This cynical attack on democracy came was killed at Pulse. “And when I put my United States intersects in a common space tries to optimise its geostrategic gains on the last full day of the 2019 session. As hand on his chest, there was no chest there. governed by four ruling engines: fear of If the weight of Israel’s defence through reshaping the nuclear agreement usual, the majority Republicans steamroll- They had to put Styrofoam to hold his shirt minority, economic interests, geostrategic engine increases supported by the with Iran and to put economic pressure ed Democratic opposition. And the gover- up. Because that’s the kind of damage these gains and supporting Israel. These engines hardliners in the US administration on it to change the regime’s behaviour. nor, who pushed the bill behind the scenes, weapons do.” A state ban on military-style interact with each other but with differ- who are driven by religious beliefs, On the other hand, there is no Iranian in- signed it into law late last Friday. assault weapons won’t end gun violence. ent weights. Sometimes the weight of eco- then there will be a possibility for war. terest in being drawn into a war with the The NRA is thrilled. “These changes are But it’s a start. nomic interests is higher than other ruling United States, since the costs will be very engines, while in other cases, the geostrate- high. Putting into account that the Iranian gic gains are the highest weight and so on. ship; therefore, it is crucial to look at the leadership is manoeuvrable and has a de- Of course, there are internal drives in each most active engine among others in order terrent power, it tries to manipulate with country, but ultimately they become one of to understand the situation and to predict the United States to maintain a proper the four ruling engines. the direction of the manoeuvre. strategic position. As Iran is a Shiite Muslim country, Reflecting on the recent escalation, all Finally, is the possibility of war ex- Tehran itself is a target for global pow- four engines have worked together, creat- ists? Undoubtedly, complex and turbu- ers to blackmail other Muslim countries ing a high haze in the scene’s expectations. lent environments may slip into the worst through fearing them from Iran’s expan- However, since these four engines are act- as a result of a small event that may not sion in the area. In addition, the engine ing at different weights, it is significant to be seen important either because of mis- of economic interests is a very imperative determine the engine of higher weight and judgments, recklessness or even by a drive, especially as Iran is an exporter of oil accordingly which engine will drive the third-party intervention. In addition, if and gas and a consumer for many Western scene. The engine of minority and intimi- the weight of Israel’s defence engine raises products at the same time. While, the third dation from Iran has been functioning for supported by the hardliners in the US ad- engine, the geostrategic gains, creates a decades to justify the US protection. ministration who are driven by religious common area where the West and Amer- On the other hand, the US has activated beliefs, then there will be a possibility for ica exchange the manoeuvre with Iran to the economic engine to press the West to war. Particularly the areas of misjudg- achieve all parties’ interests. This engine stop trading with Iran. In return, the eco- ment, interference by a third party, or generates sort of ambiguity in the reality of nomic engine has exploited the Gulf States providing a justification for the American the relationship amongst them. Whereas, to pay the cost and complete more arms hardliners (extremists) are available and the fourth engine, which is supporting Is- deals. While the engine of supporting Is- abundant due to the hot zones of friction rael, appears from time to time, yet it is a rael works to strike Iran supported by the due to the Gulf and Yemen tension, Iraq ruling driver in the Iranian-American rela- American the Christian Zionists has been complications, and Syrian chaos. tionship, where America seeks to provide active for more than ten years. However, protection and reassurance to Israel. the weightiest engine is the geostrategic en- (Dr Wael Shadid is a strategist, Analysing the four engines makes it gine that does not push to bring the matter researcher, and project manage- easier to infer the nature of the relationship to the state of war. It can be anticipated that ment consultant. He is the author of and the expected results of each manoeu- the purpose of this escalation is to bring ‘Complexity management: vre with Iran, where each manoeuvre has Iran back to the negotiating table with the Managing organisations in (Tribune News Service) its own rules and its own dominating en- US, where Trump is expecting to reshape complex environments’.) Xi Jinping Is (Finally) Visiting North Korea

The meeting between Kim and Xi would add further complexity as both China and North Korea are experiencing tensions with the US

SHANNON TIEZZI do so in 2018. The last time the top Chi- tation from Moon. Korea officials ominously warn that Wash- TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE nese leader travelled to North Korea was Meanwhile, China and North Korea ington needs to change its stance by the in 2005, when then-President Hu Jintao began a very public process of restarting end of the year. HINA’S President Xi Jinping will made the trip. high-level diplomatic ties amid Kim Jong- In Beijing’s case, the US-China trade make his first state visit to North In fact, Xi broke with longstanding un’s broader diplomatic outreach in 2018. war is very much back on, and relations Korea this week, according to Chi- Chinese diplomatic precedent by visiting Kim made sure he held his first face-to- have been further aggravated by a ban on Cnese state media. Citing Hu Zhaom- South Korea first. Generally Chinese lead- face with Xi ahead of high-profile summits US companies doing business with Chi- ing, spokesperson for the International ers stop in Pyongyang before Seoul, but with both Moon and US President Donald nese telecom giant and beloved “national Department of the Chinese Communist Xi made a 2014 state visit to South Ko- Trump, and then Kim returned for conver- champion” Huawei. Trump has made it Party’s Central Committee, Xinhua said Xi rea, then under President Park Geun-hye, sations with Xi soon after his other sum- clear that he expects to meet with Xi when would be in North Korea from June 20 to without even setting foot in the northern mits. Now Kim will finally get his chance both attend the G-20 summit in Japan 21, at the invitation of North Korean leader half of the Korean Peninsula. That was to host Xi in Pyongyang, as part of a cel- from June 28 to 29, while the Chinese side Kim Jong-un. part of a warming trend in China-South ebration of the 70th anniversary of the has refused to confirm such a meeting is Xi and Kim’s first meeting came in Korea relations, while China-North Korea Generally Chinese leaders stop in establishment of diplomatic ties between in the cards. If Trump and Xi do meet, it March 2018, a full five years after Xi as- relations at the time seemed to be on ice. the two sides. Adding further complexity, would be just over a week after Xi’s con- sumed office, and over six years since Kim Fast forward five years, and the situa- Pyongyang before Seoul, but Xi made Xi’s trip comes as both China and North versations with Kim – and whatever is became North Korea’s ‘supreme leader’. tion has reversed itself. The former Park a 2014 state visit to South Korea Korea are experiencing tensions with the announced in Pyongyang would certainly Since that belated meeting, the two sides administration’s decision to host the US without even setting foot in the United States . colour the US-China discussions. seemed to be making up for lost time — Xi Terminal High Altitude Area Defense northern half of the Korean Peninsula. Kim returned empty handed from his Xi and Kim have previously discussed and Kim have met four times in the past (THAAD) missile defence system caused second summit with Trump in Hanoi, Vi- boosting China-North Korea economic ties, 15 months. Notably, however, Xi has not a massive backlash from Beijing, complete etnam at the end of February. Since then, but no major announcements have been yet made a trip to North Korea, despite with unofficial economic coercion. While Jae-in has worked to mend ties, Xi has yet formal dialogue between the United States made as Pyongyang remains under strict reportedly accepting Kim’s invitation to current South Korean President Moon to visit South Korea again, despite an invi- and North Korea has been on ice, as North United Nations Security Council sanctions.

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THE OPINION AND ANALYSIS PAGES ARE THE AUTHORS’ OWN. QATAR TRIBUNE BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY. Gulf / Middle East / Africa Wednesday, June 19, 2019 07 Egypt’s ex-president Morsi quietly buried Country’s first UN calls for independent democratically elected president probe into Morsi’s death laid to rest at a GENEVA: The UN human rights office called Tues- cemetery in Cairo’s day for an “independent Medinat Nasr inquiry” into former Egyp- tian president Mohamed AFP Morsi’s death while in CAIRO state custody. “Any sudden death in EGYPT’S first democratically custody must be followed elected president Mohamed by a prompt, impartial, Morsi was buried on Tuesday, thorough and transparent as calls mounted for an inde- investigation carried out Mohamed Morsi. pendent investigation into the by an independent body causes of his death after he col- to clarify the cause of death,” said Rupert Colville, spokesman for the lapsed in a Cairo courtroom. United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. The Islamist leader, who Morsi, Egypt’s first democratically elected president in 2012 was overthrown in 2013 after after the Arab Spring uprisings, was overthrown in 2013 after a brief, a year of divisive rule and later turbulent term in power. He died Monday after collapsing during a charged with espionage, was trial hearing in a Cairo court. “Concerns have been raised regarding buried at a cemetery in east- the conditions of Mr. Morsi’s detention, including access to adequate ern Cairo’s Medinat Nasr, one An Egyptian military vehicle patrols on the highway, outside the cemetary were ousted Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi was buried in Cairo, medical care, as well as sufficient access to his lawyers and family, of his lawyers said. Egypt, on Tuesday. (REUTERS) during his nearly six years in custody,” Colville said. (AFP) Abdel Moneim Abdel Mak- soud said family members had washed Morsi’s body and ment. The attorney general’s facing death sentences. prayed the last rites at the Lee- Erdogan, thousands pray for Morsi in Istanbul office said Morsi, who ap- Thousands of supporters man Tora Hospital. peared “animated”, had ad- of the Muslim Brotherhood in That lies near the prison AFP Egyptian authorities for burying dressed the court on Monday Turkey took to the streets of where Egypt’s first civilian ISTANBUL him discreetly with only a small for five minutes before falling capital Ankara and Istanbul president, a prominent Mus- number of family members and to the ground inside the de- on Tuesday to mourn Morsi, lim Brotherhood member, had TURKISH President Recep Tayyip confidants present. “They are fendants’ glass cage. with some chanting slogans been held for six years in soli- Erdogan on Tuesday attended an so cowardly that they could not Another of Morsi’s law- blaming Cairo authorities for tary confinement and deterio- Istanbul prayer service for for- even deliver his body to his fam- yers, Osama El Helw, said his death. rating health. mer Egyptian leader Mohamed ily,” Erdogan said. Thousands other defendants had started Turkish President Tayyip The prosecutor general’s Morsi who died after collapsing joined in prayer in Istanbul on banging on the glass, “scream- Erdogan condemned western office said the 67-year-old during a trial hearing in a Cairo Tuesday for former Egyptian ing loudly that Morsi had countries, saying they had leader had collapsed and “died court. president Mohamed Morsi. died”. “watched Morsi taken down as he attended a hearing” Erdogan, a key supporter The prayers, called by Turkey’s The attorney general said in a coup and tortured in a Monday over alleged collabo- of Morsi, joined the afternoon religious authority Diyanet, took Morsi had been “transported prison cell”. ration with foreign powers and prayers at the historic Fatih Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan prays as he attends a place in the city’s Fatih mosque. immediately to the hospital”, A group of British parlia- militant groups. mosque, a photographer symbolic funeral cerenomy for former Egyptian president Mohamed Erdogan slammed Egyptian where medics pronounced mentarians in March 2018 Abdel Maksoud told AFP reported. He called the Islamist Morsi at Fatih mosque in Istanbul on Tuesday. (AFP) authorities for burying him dis- him dead–a version confirmed warned that his detention that only around 10 family leader, who died on Monday, creetly with only a small number by a judicial source. conditions, particularly inad- members and close Morsi con- a “martyr”. Turkey’s relations by Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, ousted strongly condemned Morsi’s of family members and confi- Since Morsi’s overthrow equate treatment for his dia- fidants were present at the fu- with Cairo deteriorated after Morsi in 2013. Sisi then be- ouster, describing it as a “coup”. dants attending and journalists on July 3, 2013, his former betes and liver disease, could neral, including himself. the Egyptian military, then led came president. Erdogan has On Tuesday, he denounced the barred from the site. defence minister, now Presi- trigger his “premature death”. A reporter saw a hand- dent Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, has “Sadly, we have been ful of mourners entering the waged an ongoing crackdown proved right,” said Crispin cemetery complex, accom- from entering the site. The Egypt’s modern history, the squares, weeks after Morsi’s single day as security forces that has seen thousands of Blunt, the MP who chaired panied by police officers, but graveyard is in the same sub- August 2013 crackdown on ouster by the military. Over moved against protesters de- Muslim Brotherhood sup- the committee, in a statement journalists were prevented urb as the largest massacre in Islamist sit-ins at two Cairo 800 people were killed in a manding Morsi’s reinstate- porters jailed and hundreds Tuesday.

News in brief US ultimatum over Russian S-400 ‘not in spirit of alliance’, says Turkey Iran ‘dismantles’ CIA Suspected militants raid Nigeria military AFP had been shared in a detailed Ankara’s push to buy the base and town ANKARA manner, without offering fur- missile defence system from spy network as US ther information. Moscow has caused significant KANO: Suspected Boko TURKEY on Tuesday accused Shanahan’s letter warned tension between the NATO Haram militants have overrun the United States of not act- Ankara that it has until July allies, whose ties are already a military base and looted ing as an ally, in its official 31 to renounce the S-400 pur- strained by multiple issues in- a nearby town in northeast response to Washington’s ulti- chase, or it would not be al- cluding US support for a Syr- moves troops to M-E Nigeria, security sources and matum to Ankara to abandon lowed to purchase around 100 ian Kurdish militia viewed as residents said Tuesday, the a deal to buy a Russian missile cutting-edge F-35 fighter jets. terrorists by Turkey. latest such attack in the res- defence system. Turkey has been associ- Despite US concerns over tive region. The raids came The Turkish defence min- ated with the project almost the S-400 system’s interop- Russia and China denounce Washington’s move a day after 30 people were istry said in a statement that since the beginning, with the erability with NATO equip- killed on Sunday in a triple “the wording and approach” state-owned Turkish Aero- ment, Turkey has repeatedly AGENCIES suicide bombing in the region of a letter sent this month by space making part of the said it will not back away TEHRAN that also bore the hallmarks Acting US Defense Secretary plane’s fuselage. from the deal. of Boko Haram. Boko Har- Patrick Shanahan “was not in Turkish pilots would also The defence ministry IRAN said on Tuesday that it am’s decade-long campaign the spirit of an alliance (and) be booted from training pro- statement stressed the im- had dismantled a US spy net- of violence has killed 27,000 caused unease”. grammes on the newest US portance of “continued dia- work, after Washington an- people and displaced about The ministry said Turkey’s combat plane, and Washing- logue based on mutual re- nounced it would deploy 1,000 two million in Nigeria. (AFP) previously “known” opin- ton has warned that Turkey spect and friendship, and more troops to the Middle East ions on acquiring the Russian will face economic sanctions if efforts to find an appropriate and as key powers expressed Hundreds of thousands S-400 missile defence system it goes through with the deal. solution to the issues”. concerns about regional ten- flee violence in sions. DR Congo: UN Tehran’s announcement came a day after it said its ura- GENEVA: Hundreds of nium stockpile will on June 27 thousands of people have Deadly crackdown on Sudan surpass a limit agreed in the fled inter-ethnic violence 2015 nuclear deal, a multilat- in northeastern areas of eral agreement Washington An iranian navy boat trying to control fire from Norwegian owned the Democratic Republic of unilaterally abandoned in May Front Altair tanker said to have been attacked in the waters of the Congo in the past two weeks, sit-in haunts protesters last year. Gulf of Oman. (File photo) local authorities and the UN Tensions between Tehran said Tuesday. The UN refugee AFP and the US have escalated ever agency voiced deep concern KHARTOUM since, with Washington bolster- Trump would consider force vs Iran over a flare-up in violence ing its military presence in the to prevent nuclear weapon: Report in DRC’s volatile Ituri Prov- IT was the crack of dawn region, reimposing sanctions ince, which it said had seen when armed men in pick-up and blacklisting iran’s elite WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump would consider using “multiple attacks” involving trucks stormed into a Khar- Revolutionary Guards as a ter- military force to prevent Iran from gaining a nuclear weapon but left the Hema and Lendu groups toum protest camp, shoot- rorist organisation. open the question if it involved protecting oil supplies, he told Time since early June. (AFP) ing and beating hundreds of “Following clues in the magazine in an interview published on Tuesday. Sudanese demonstrators on American intelligence services, Trump downplayed recent attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf 2 Mozambican guards June 3. we recently found the new re- of Oman that Washington blames on Iran and noted that the US killed in border incident “Everyone started run- cruits Americans had hired and is less dependent on energy supplies from the region. with S African military ning for their lives,” said pro- dismantled a new network,” Striking a different tone than some Republican lawmakers tester Akram, who gave only A Sudanese protester hides his face with a placard reading in Arabic Iran’s state news agency IRNA who have urged a military response, Trump told Time the impact MAPUTO: Two Mozambican his first name fearing repris- “Freedom, Peace, and Justice” in Khartoum, recently. (AFP) said, quoting an intelligence of the recent attacks on Norwegian and Japanese oil tankers in police border guards died als by authorities. ministry official. the Gulf of Oman had been “very minor” so far. AGENCIES on Sunday after an incident “It was very brutal.” the generals hand power to a Akram, dressed in the same It said some members of involving gunfire with the Crowds of protesters civilian administration. blue shirt he wore the day of the alleged CIA network had South African military on camped outside the Khar- Akram said some of the the crackdown, said at the been arrested and handed over And China’s Foreign Min- announcing a new troop de- their countries’ joint border, toum army headquarters were armed men wore police uni- home of a fellow protester in to the judiciary, while others ister Wang Yi warned all sides ployment. “I have authorised authorities said on Tuesday. violently dispersed that day forms, while others were in Khartoum. still required “additional inves- “not to take any actions to pro- approximately 1,000 additional Mozambican officials said by armed men in military fa- military fatigues generally “At first the protesters were tigations”. voke the escalation of tension... troops for defensive purposes,” the incident occurred in tigues, leaving dozens dead worn by the feared Rapid Sup- able to push back,” he said, In Moscow, President and not to open a Pandora’s acting Pentagon chief Patrick the Ponta de Ouro region, and hundreds wounded, ac- port Forces (RSF) paramili- describing the early morning Vladimir Putin’s spokesman box.” Shanahan said in a statement. but gave few details. “We cording to doctors and wit- tary group. He said it was dif- raid. Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday He urged Washington to Meanwhile, the com- confirm the incident, which nesses. ficult to count how many they “But then a bigger force urged all sides “to show re- “change its practise of extreme mander of iran’s elite Revolu- killed two of our colleagues They had been gathered at were, but the gunmen arrived wearing the uniform of the straint.” “We would prefer not pressure” but also called on tionary Guards Corps said on from the border guards,” the complex since April, ini- in trucks and raided the sit-in Rapid Support Forces stormed to see any steps that could in- Tehran not to abandon the Tuesday that Iran’s ballistic police spokesman Orlando tially seeking the army’s help from all sides. in and started shooting pro- troduce additional tensions in nuclear agreement “so easily.” missiles were capable of hit- Mudumane said. (AFP) to oust longtime ruler Omar “They first attacked us testers who were standing at the already unstable region,” On Monday, Washington piled ting “carriers in the sea” with al-Bashir, and later to demand with batons and sticks,” the barricades.” he told journalists. on the pressure against Iran by great precision. 08 Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Asia / World Hong Kong leader Strong quake jolts Japan offers ‘most sincere The magnitude 6.4 quake triggers small tsunami; no reports of any fatalities or fires apology’ for crisis REUTERS TOKYO AFP HONG KONG A strong and shallow earth- quake struck Japan’s north- HONG Kong leader Carrie west coast around Niigata Lam apologised Tuesday for prefecture on Tuesday, trigger- the political unrest that has ing a small tsunami, shaking shaken Hong Kong, but the buildings and cutting power to pro-Beijing chief executive around 9,000 buildings. refused to bow to demands The magnitude 6.4 quake, for her resignation. according to the US Geologi- Lam suspended the bill cal Survey (USGS), lasted for on Saturday after two mas- as long as 20 seconds and sive rallies that saw isolated damage included a landslide bouts of violence between that struck a road, according the police and some pro- to public broadcaster NHK. testers. There were no initial reports of But that failed to quell fatalities or fires. public anger, and an even I personally have to Authorities lifted a 0.2-1.0 bigger rally Sunday drew shoulder much of the metre tsunami warning for the over two million people, or- responsibility. This has led region after waves several cen- ganisers said–more than a timetres high struck parts of quarter of the population. “I to controversies, disputes the Niigata coast. personally have to shoulder and anxieties in society A tsunami of up to one me- much of the responsibility. Carrie Lam tre could have caused some This has led to controver- flooding and damage in low- sies, disputes and anxieties lying coastal areas and river in society,” Lam told a press revived given the public banks, though much of Japan’s conference. sentiment. coastline is guarded by sea “For this I offer my most “I will not proceed again walls. sincere apology to all people with this legislative exercise “We will work closely with of Hong Kong.” Activists if these fears and anxieties local authorities to provide any have demanded the bill be could not be adequately ad- disaster measures including withdrawn fully, for Lam dressed,” she said. lifesaving and rescue opera- to step down, and for police “If the bill... (does) not tions and have instructed of- to be investigated for using make the legislative coun- ficials to provide information tear gas and rubber bullets cil by July next year, it will in a timely and accurate man- against protesters. expire... and the govern- ner,” Chief Cabinet Secretary They have also asked for ment will accept that real- Yoshihide Suga - the top gov- all charges to be dropped ity.” - Public rage -Protest ernment spokesman - told a A screen displays informations of the suspension of the Joetsu Shinkansen train service at Tokyo Station in Tokyo, on Tuesday after an earthquake against anyone detained organisers were unmoved media briefing. hit the prefecture of Yamagata in northeastern Japan. (EPA-EFE) during the protests. But by Lam’s latest public state- The quake struck at 10.22 Lam gave no indication she ment, and slammed her for p.m. local time (1322 GMT “Shindo”, or Seismic Intensity an initial inspection showed was prepared to step down, failing to address their de- Thursday) at a depth of 12 kilo- Scale, which measures ground A tsunami of up to one metre could have caused no damage to the plant, and in- saying instead she wanted mands. metres (7.5 miles), the USGS motion at specific points unlike some flooding and damage in low-lying coastal areas spectors would carry out more to “continue to work very “Her attitude is arro- said. magnitude which expresses and river banks, though much of Japan’s coastline is detailed checks. hard... to meet the aspira- gant,” said Jimmy Sham It measured 6.7 according the amount of energy released. guarded by sea walls. The quake also temporar- tions of the Hong Kong peo- of the Civil Human Rights to the Japan Meteorological Tokyo Electric Power Co’s ily halted express bullet train ple”. Lam tacitly suggested, Front, an umbrella organi- Agency, and in some places (Tepco) Kashiwazaki-Kariwa services in the region, with however, that the extradi- sation of various groups was as high as a strong six nuclear plant was not affected 53 miles) northeast of the site. already shut down, NHK said. some roads also closed, ac- tion bill was unlikely to be participating in the protests. on the agency’s seven-point by the quake, which hit 85 km ( All of its seven reactors were A Tepco spokesman said cording to NHK.

Pakistan army rescues Anger in India as lychee-linked Mt Everest summits smash record six climbers stranded amid deadly bottlenecks by massive avalanche brain fever kills 103 children DPA AFP AFP ISLAMABAD PATNA, INDIA KATHMANDU SIX mountaineers who were hit ANGRY protests erupted in A record 885 people climbed by an avalanche while climbing one of India’s poorest states Everest in May this year, fig- at an altitude of around 5,300 Tuesday over the deaths of ures showed Tuesday, capping meters in northern Pakistan more than 100 children from a a deadly traffic-clogged season were rescued by helicopter on mysterious brain fever poten- that also saw 11 climbers die on Tuesday. “Four Italian and two tially linked to lychees. the world’s highest mountain. female climbers from Pakistan So far this month 103 chil- The number smashed last have been rescued by the army,” dren, mostly under 10 and year’s record of 807 summits said Karar Haideri, secretary of malnourished, have died from despite a short weather window the Pakistan Alpine Club. Acute Encephalitis Syndrome that resulted in fatal bottle- The climbers were taken to (AES) in the Muzaffarpur area necks on the peak. a military hospital in Gilgit for of the eastern state of Bihar. Everest–which straddles treatment, Haideri said. The toll may rise with the border between Nepal and The group which totalled dozens more children under- Indian women activists hold placards during a protest against the China–saw 644 people summit seven — four Italians and three going treatment in packed deaths of more than 100 children in Muzaffarpur of Bihar, in New from the south, authorities con- (File photo) Mountaineers make their way to the summit of Mount Pakistanis — was struck by an hospital wards, where televi- Delhi, on Tuesday. (AFP) firmed Tuesday, 81 more than Everest, as they ascend on the south face from Nepal. avalanche in the Ishkoman sion pictures showed several last year. valley on Monday morning. A children to a bed. worried about cricket score from entering the facility Another 241 reached the summit and then descend, in- Everest in 1953. Pakistani guide died in the acci- On Tuesday, dozens of than the death of children,” and the families of sick chil- top from the northern flank in creasing the risk of frostbite, al- But under pressure, Nepal dent. His body has been located people gathered outside the tweeted Randeep Surjewala of dren asked not to crowd the Tibet, China’s official Xinhua titude sickness and exhaustion has formed a committee to rec- and was being taken to base main hospital in Muzaffar- the opposition Congress party. premises. news agency reported, three from depleted oxygen levels. ommend changes to its regula- camp, Haideri said. pur to accuse local authori- Rabri Devi, another oppo- AES sets in rapidly and is fewer than last year. Experts said too many of tions and rules. Meanwhile, Haideri said ties of acting too slowly and sition figure, called the deaths characterised by plummet- At least four of the deaths the new wave of mountaineer “All issues will be looked that a second military opera- of not caring. “cold-blooded murder”. ing blood sugar, high fever, this season — the deadliest tourists were ill-prepared and into to make the mountain tion to locate and evacuate Chi- The state’s health minister “Children are dying be- convulsions and paralysis. Its since 2015 when massive earth- inexperienced. Others have safer, safeguard the jobs and nese climbers in a different came in for particular flak af- cause of a lack of medicines causes include viruses, bacte- quakes triggered avalanches called for a cut in the number to keep the mountaineering part of Pakistan could not take ter asking reporters about the and treatment,” she tweeted. ria and toxins transmitted in that swept away climbers’ of climbing permits, or tougher industry clean,” Dandu Raj place due to bad weather. score in India’s cricket match Bihar Chief Minister Nit- different ways. camps — have been blamed on standards for guides. Ghimire, chief of Nepal’s Tour- Two Chinese climbers, Li against Pakistan on Sunday ish Kumar was due Tuesday to Outbreaks have occurred overcrowding. Mountaineering in cash- ism Department, said. Haoxin Chen and Ka Kit Ng, during a news conference on visit the state-run Sri Krishna annually during summer A traffic jam forced teams strapped Nepal has become a This year saw Nepali went missing in the Liligo the crisis. Medical College, where most months in the same districts to wait for hours in freezing lucrative business since Ed- guide Kami Rita Sherpa climb glacier and trango towers “Bihar’s Health Minister of the children have died. since 1995, typically coincid- temperatures to reach Everest’s mund Hillary and Tenzing Everest twice to set a new re- area while trying to scale a Mangal Pandey seems more Media have been barred ing with the lychee season. 8,848-metre (29,029-foot) Norgay made the first ascent of cord of 24 summits. 6,400-meter peak. ‘Invisible pandemic’: WHO offers global plan to fight superbugs SE Asia should ban imports of foreign trash: Environmentalists AFP happens when bugs become ing into so-called “superbugs”. REUTERS leaders of the 10-member Associ- GENEVA immune to existing drugs, The WHO campaign BANGKOK ation of South East Asian Nations rendering minor injuries and pointed to numbers from the (ASEAN) to discuss the region’s THE World Health Organiza- common infections potential- Organisation for Economic Co- ENVIRONMENTAL groups most pressing issues, including tion (WHO) launched a glob- ly deadly. operation and Development called on Tuesday for South- plastic debris in the ocean. al campaign on Tuesday to Such resistance can devel- estimating that some 2.4 mil- east Asian countries to ban “Greenpeace Southeast curb the spread of antibiotic op naturally, but overuse and lion people could die over the waste imports from developed Asia demands that ASEAN resistant germs through safer misuse of the drugs dramati- next 30 years in Europe, North countries to help tackle a plas- leaders put this issue on the and more effective use of the cally speeds up the process. America and Australia due to tic pollution crisis, as regional agenda during their summits life-saving drugs. “Antimicrobial resistance is superbug infections. leaders prepare to meet this this year and make a united The UN health agency said an invisible pandemic,” WHO According to a recent week in Bangkok. declaration to address the re- it had developed a classification assistant director-general for report by the International Southeast Asia has seen gion’s plastic waste crisis,” the system listing which antibiotics access to medicines, Mariange- Coordination Group on An- a staggering spike in imports group said in a statement. to use for the most common la Simao, said in a statement. timicrobial Resistance, more of plastic and electronic waste “Declare an immediate ban infections and which for the “We are already starting to than 50 percent of antibiotics from developed countries after on all imports of plastic waste,” most serious ones, which drugs see signs of a post-antibiotic WHO assistant director-general for access to medicines, Mariangela Simao. in many countries are used the world’s top recycler, China, Greenpeace urged. It was in should be available at all times, era, with the emergence of in- inappropriately. banned imports, causing millions the interests of ASEAN, whose and which should be used as a fections that are untreatable by of millions of lives by defeat- ades, bacteria have learned to This includes antibiotics, of tonnes of trash to be diverted meetings are being held under last resort only. all classes of antibiotics,” she ing bacterial diseases such as fight back, building resistance which work only against bac- to less-regulated countries. the theme of sustainability this The aim is to prevent an- said. Discovered in the 1920s, pneumonia, tuberculosis and to the same drugs that once re- terial infections, prescribed Thailand will from Thursday year, to ban waste trading, said tibiotic resistance, which antibiotics have saved tens meningitis. But over the dec- liably vanquished them — turn- to treat viruses. host four days of meetings for a Thai environmental group. Europe / United States Wednesday, June 19, 2019 09

Teenager who called UK’s Prince Harry ‘race traitor’ is jailed Backlash in Ukraine as president says beautiful women ‘our brand’ LONDON: A teenage neo-Nazi who called for Britain’s Prince Harry a race traitor months after KIEV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has described beautiful women as part of the coun- News his marriage to US actress Meghan Markle and suggested he should be shot was jailed for try’s “brand”, prompting a furious backlash from activists and on social media on Tuesday. more than four years on Tuesday, the BBC reported. “Tourists have always said that Ukraine is very beautiful, the food there is very tasty and the in brief Michal Szewczuk, 19, posted far-right online propaganda which included an image of Harry, people are very beautiful, especially the women,” the recently elected leader said during an official the Duke of Sussex, with a gun to his head with the caption “See Ya Later Race Traitor”. visit to Paris on Monday. “Yes, that’s correct and it remains our brand,” the former comedian said. It was posted months after his wedding to Meghan, whose mother is African American and But Tetyana Pechonchyk, head of Ukraine’s Human Rights Information Centre NGO, said follow- father is white. (AFP) ing the comments that Ukraine’s “true brand” is sexism. (AFP) Boris Johnson solidifies lead in race for UK prime minister AFP ter and London mayor picked jid Javid scraped through with leaders -- ultimately resolves ing for a good spot in his future his debate debut on BBC tel- LONDON up 126 votes while former exactly 33. itself may only be decided by government. evision Tuesday evening. Brexit minister Dominic Raab Britain is frantically who becomes the next prime Their attacks on him have Johnson is often a flam- THE UK leadership race nar- got knocked out after fall- searching for a leader after minister. been measured and the race boyant speaker who has ex- rowed to five on Tuesday as ing three short of the 33-vote Prime Minister Theresa May Further rounds of voting itself has been distinguished tensive background as a jour- Brexit figurehead Boris John- threshold. stepped down last month as scheduled for Wednesday most by revelations about vari- nalist. But he has been known son prepared to defend his Moderate international Conservative party chief over and Thursday will whittle the ous contenders’ past drug use. to make remarks that outrage runaway favourite status in his development minister Rory her repeated failure to deliver list of contenders down to Johnson has partially many -- including by compar- first television debate. Stewart continued his against- Brexit. just two. managed to achieve his suc- ing veiled Muslim women to Johnson expanded his lead the-odds challenge by expand- The island nation is now The finalists will face the cess to date by stage-manag- “letter boxes” last year. over his remaining rivals in ing his support base from last due to split away from the oth- ruling party’s 160,000 grass- ing his media appearances He also came under at- a second secret ballot held by week’s 19 to 37. er 27 European Union member roots members in a vote next and skipping Sunday’s first tack this week for reportedly 313 lawmakers from the ruling Foreign Minister Jeremy states on October 31. month to decide the winner. TV debate. He will try to avoid making contradictory prom- Conservative party in the lower Hunt picked up 46 votes and But how and when the Johnson’s lead is so sub- making any big blunders that ises to various parliamentary House of Commons. environment minister Michael chaos paralysing UK politics stantial that some UK media could put the breaks on his factions in private meetings The former foreign minis- Gove 41. Interior minister Sa- -- and frightening business Boris Johnson. say the others are simply fight- momentum when he makes aimed at rallying his support.

Trump’s pick Merkel says she’s ‘fine’ Trump heads back for Pentagon after trembling spell chief pulls out AFP & DPA with military honours. AFP BERLIN Asked by reporter about WASHINGTON her wellbeing at a news con- to base for 2020 GERMAN Chancellor An- ference about 90 minutes US President Donald Trump gela Merkel dismissed con- later, Merkel smiled: “I’ve said on Tuesday his pick for cerns about her health after drunk at least three glasses of defence secretary, Patrick visibly trembling at an offi- water and so I’m doing fine.” Shanahan, has withdrawn, cial ceremony Tuesday, say- Zelensky, 41, made light leaving the Pentagon without ing she was just a bit dehy- of Merkel’s uneasy spell, campaign kickoff a permanent boss for more drated in the heat. joking that he would have than six months just as ten- come to her rescue if neces- sions soar in the Middle East. sary. “She was standing next Shanahan “has decided to me and completely safe,” not to go forward with his con- he said. firmation process so that he Merkel, frequently called can devote more time to his the European Union’s most family,” Trump tweeted after influential leader and the Shanahan faced questions over most powerful woman in the his past personal life and an al- world, turns 65 next month. legation of domestic violence. The chancellor has had Trump said the army secre- Dehydration similar cases of trembling tary, Mark Esper, will come in before. At that time, the rea- as acting secretary of defence. The German chancellor, who son given was also a lack of There hasn’t been a full turns 65 next month, has had water in hot weather. secretary of defense since the similar cases of trembling She has said she will resignation of James Mattis in before. At that time, the leave politics at the end of December last year after splits reason given was also a lack her current term, in 2021. in the administration over of water in hot weather. Berlin has been fac- Trump’s sudden decision to ing high temperatures and remove US troops from Syria. sun over much of the past The new upheaval in what Merkel appeared un- month, with a high of 30 de- is one of the biggest posts in steady and was shaking as grees Celsius on Tuesday. the US government comes she stood in the midday sun Merkel has been chan- amid rising tensions in the next to visiting Ukrainian cellor of Germany since Middle East, where the United president Volodymyr Zelen- 2005 and has had no major States has accused Iran of at- sky, whom she was welcom- public health scares over tacking oil tankers in the stra- ing to her office building that period. Supporters of President Donald Trump (inset) line up several hours before a campaign event at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, on Tuesday. (AFP) tegic Gulf of Oman.

House, the fast-talking real Polls show the US estate salesman bets that a Trump promises ‘wild’ campaign rally Over 50 German cities willing to take president lagging far strong economy and his prom- WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump promised a “wild” 2020 New York approves ise to fight for forgotten blue campaign launch rally in Florida on Tuesday, even if dismal early driving licences for behind Democratic poll numbers show he faces a difficult reelection. refugees from Mediterranean boats collar workers will persuade illegal migrants frontrunner Joe Biden the country to give him a sec- “Look what is going on in Orlando, Florida, right now! People DPA from entering port. ond term. But more than 20 have never seen anything like it (unless you play a guitar). Going NEW YORK: New York State BERLIN The Italian authorities AFP Democrats are lining up to to be wild - See you later!” he tweeted. on Monday passed a law did allow 10 migrants to WASHINGTON take him on and there’s no Florida will be one of the key swing states in 2020 if Trump allowing undocumented mi- MORE than fifty German land, including three mi- question that a lengthy probe is to defeat the nominee chosen from a field of 23 Democratic grants to obtain their driving municipalities have de- nors, two pregnant women US President Donald Trump into Trump’s dealings with hopefuls. (AFP) license, a controversial move clared their willingness to and two sick men. will get a big crowd of his most Russia and his divisive, bruis- by the Democratic stronghold take in migrants rescued Sea-Watch expressed loyal supporters at Tuesday’s ing style have wounded the intended to thwart the Trump from boats on the Mediter- criticism of the German official 2020 reelection cam- unconventional president. field, narrowly pips Trump, with the party’s most active administration’s restrictive ranean, an Interior Ministry government, accusing it of paign kickoff in Florida but dis- A wide range of polls show according to a poll from Fox wing veering left and a vocal immigration policy. spokesman said in Berlin on stalling while awaiting an mal early poll numbers show Trump lagging far behind News released this weekend. minority pushing for Trump’s “This legislation will not Tuesday. EU-wide solution. the larger-than-life Republican Democratic frontrunner Joe Polls so far in advance impeachment. So if Trump is only provide undocumented The municipalities have “Germany is called businessman is vulnerable. Biden, who is campaigning on have limited value and in 2016 going to win, he’ll need every- immigrants with a legal stated their readiness in upon,” Sea-Watch spokes- Organisers claim the Or- a promise to return the coun- they famously failed to pre- one from his own fervent base solution to obtain a driver’s writing. man Ruben Neugebauer lando rally has sold out a try to what he portrays as the dict Trump’s defeat of Demo- on the right to turn out, setting license, but its positive im- Last week, the German said, alleging that Interior 20,000-seat arena, with many calmer, gentler days of Ba- crat Hillary Clinton. But in a the stage for a sharply polar- pacts will include significant aid organisation Sea-Watch Minister Horst Seehofer more to gather outside, watch- rack Obama, under whom he sign of frayed nerves, Trump ised election. economic growth, improved rescued more than 50 peo- was blocking a solution. But ing on big screens. served as vice president. is lashing out at what he calls The Orlando speech will road safety, and it will keep ple drifting in a dinghy off he also called for broad in- “Looks to be setting re- And it’s not only Biden “fake” polling, while multiple see him aim directly at that de- hardworking families togeth- the coast of Libya, but the volvement of the EU mem- cords,” Trump tweeted on ahead. Even Pete Buttigieg, US media reports say that his mographic in a state likely to er,” Senator Luis Sepulveda, Italian government prevent- ber states coordinated by Monday. the gay, small-city mayor campaign has fired several of be crucial to either candidate one of its leading proponents, ed its vessel, Sea-Watch 3, the EU Commission. After more than two dra- emerging as one of the sur- its own pollsters. in amassing the necessary elec- said in a statement. (AFP) ma-filled years at the White prise stars of the Democratic Democrats are fired up, toral college votes for victory. Heathrow Airport publishes ‘masterplan’ for third runway AFP The detailed plan includes Construction is expected to lion on the first phase. expansion. “This consultation LONDON ‘tough new measures’ to re- start in 2022, with the run- The hub, west of London, is an opportunity for people to duce emissions, limit noise way built by approximately aims to increase its total ca- have their say on our preferred HEATHROW, Europe’s busi- and curb night-time flights. pacity to 130 million passen- masterplan,” she added. est airport, on Tuesday issued The M25 motorway that 2026. New terminals will not gers per day, compared with Heathrow will also issue plans for its controversial rings London will be rerouted be ready until around 2050. the current level of about 78 compensation for affected third runway, including the under the new runway, while million. homeowners, and establish a rerouting of rivers and roads, river corridors will also be di- The expansion is expected “Expansion must not come noise insulation policy and a as it sought also to allay envi- verted. to cost about £30 billion at any cost,” said Emma Gilt- community fund. ronmental concerns. “We’re working with those ($38 billion, €34 billion), horpe, Heathrow’s executive The third runway has faced Britain’s government last impacted residents, commu- including £14 billion on director for expansion, present- stiff opposition for many years year finally approved the third nities and local authorities to the first phase. ing a new public consultation from campaigners who cited runway after decades of acri- identify appropriate mitiga- that will run until September. the negative impacts on noise monious debate. tion measures,” the plan said. “That is why we have been and air pollution, habitat de- “Heathrow Airport today “New river corridors will way built by approximately working with partners at the struction, transport conges- unveils its preferred master- be created to channel the ex- 2026. New terminals will not airport, in local communities tion, and climate change. plan for expansion,” said a isting rivers and wildlife away be ready until around 2050. and in government to ensure London Mayor Sadiq statement from the airport, from construction sites and The expansion is expected our plans show how we can Khan, along with environmen- A computer generated image released by Heathrow Airport on which is owned by a consorti- the new runway.” to cost about £30 billion ($38 grow sustainably and respon- tal charities and local councils, Tuesday shows what the airport will look like in 2050 following the um led by Spanish infrastruc- Construction is expected billion, €34 billion), according sibly -- with environmental lost a court battle to prevent completion of a third runway and new terminals. (AFP) ture giant Ferrovial. to start in 2022, with the run- to the BBC, including £14 bil- considerations at the heart of the Heathrow expansion. 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IN a bid to support Qatari entre- preneurs with innovative busi- ness ideas, Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari awarded eight winners of Qatar National Business Competi- tion (Al Fikra) for 2019 on Tues- day. An initiative of Qatar Devel- opment Bank, Al Fikra is an edu- cational and coaching programme designed for Qatari-led start-ups and entrepreneurs, enabling them to develop business ideas that can be turned into successful private value-adding businesses. Out of the 560 applications re- ceived for the seventh edition of Al Fikra competition, eight were awarded special prizes, while 83 Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari with officials and winners of Qatar National Business Competition Al( Fikra) for 2019, in Doha on Tuesday. received training courses by pro- fessors from Qatar University, QR500,000 from QDB to convert num sponsor; mitted to supporting initiatives vision that supports the diversifi- “We are proud of these young Carnegie Mellon and the North At- their ideas into successful busi- “We are delighted to be the and ideas that will support Qatari cation of Qatar’s economy,” QNB talents and look forward to sup- lantic College, as well as trainers in nesses. platinum sponsor in the seventh entrepreneurs to realise their am- Group Executive General Manager porting all ideas aimed at diversi- the field of entrepreneurship. Al Fikra 2019 was sponsored by edition of Al Fikra 2019. As a lead- bitions and execute their economic and Acting Business Head Yousif fying the local economy and mov- All the eight winners will re- Sasol as a strategic partner and Qa- ing financial institution in the Mid- projects. Such ideas are integral Mahmoud al Nemeh said. ing towards a knowledge-based ceive prizes and services worth tar National Bank (QNB) as plati- dle East and Africa, we are com- parts of the bank’s strategy and Effert Kleinhanz of Sasol said, economy.”

Anadarko Facebook’s digital coin ‘Libra’ gives nod to $20 billion Mozambique sparks new privacy concerns LNG project The company has linked with 28 partners including Mastercard, PayPal and Uber to form Libra Association REUTERS LONDON REUTERS stantial decisions and firms SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK must invest at least $10 mil- US energy firm Anadarko lion to join. Petroleum Corp gave the go- FACEBOOK Inc announced The group aims to raise ahead on Tuesday for the con- ambitious plans on Tuesday money through a private struction of a $20 billion gas to launch a new global crypto- placement in coming months. liquefaction and export termi- currency called Libra, part of Regulation Facebook does not plan to nal in Mozambique, the largest an effort to expand into digital maintain a leadership role af- single LNG project approved payments that immediately appeal ter 2019. in Africa, according to the raised privacy concerns. This instrument for Though there are no ma- government of Mozambique The social networking gi- transactions will allow jor banks among the inaugu- and energy consultancy Wood ant has linked with 28 partners Facebook to collect millions ral members, there have been Mackenzie. including Mastercard, PayPal and millions of data, which discussions with them, said The announcement, which and Uber to form Libra Asso- Jorn Lambert, executive vice occurred at an event in Mozam- ciation, a Geneva-based entity strengthens my conviction that president for digital solutions bique, was widely expected after governing the new digital coin, there is a need to regulate the at Mastercard. Anadarko last month flagged according to marketing mate- digital giants, said French Big lenders are waiting to the decision date. Officials at rials and interviews with ex- Finance Minister Bruno Le see how regulators and con- Anadarko were not immediate- ecutives. No banks are yet part Maire in an interview on sumers respond to the project ly available for comment. of the group. Europe 1 radio before deciding whether to The project, which has To facilitate transactions, join, he said. committed long-term sup- Facebook also created Calibra, Some Libra backers ac- plies to utilities, major LNG a subsidiary that will offer digi- “Freedom, justice and knowledged that consumer portfolio holders and state tal wallets to save, send and money, which is exactly what privacy brawls or regulatory companies, underscores the spend Libras. Calibra will be we’re trying to do here,” Mar- resistance could hinder their industry’s conviction that LNG connected to Facebook mes- cus said in an interview. lofty goals, and detailed some demand will soar in years to saging platforms Messenger However, consumer pri- steps they are taking to pre- come despite a slump in prices and WhatsApp. vacy concerns and regulatory empt those issues. this year. The whole system is sched- barriers could stand in the way For instance, Calibra plans Low prices for the gas that uled to launch in the first half of Facebook’s crypto endeavor. to conduct compliance checks is super-cooled for transpor- of 2020. “This instrument for trans- A Facebook logo is seen on representations of virtual currencies. (REUTERS) on customers who want to tation prompted fears final Facebook executives and actions will allow Facebook to sign up, using verification and investment decisions (FIDs) others associated with Libra collect millions and millions Virginia Democrat who sits on by publicizing its plan. In the meantime, investors anti-fraud processes that are such as Anadarko’s would be have big aspirations. They of data, which strengthens my the Senate Banking Commit- “It gives us a basis to go have lost hundreds of millions common among banks. delayed or scrapped. But the hope it will not only power conviction that there is a need tee, also issued a worried state- and have productive conversa- of dollars through steep price The subsidiary will only US company gathered enough transactions between estab- to regulate the digital giants,” ment, while Markus Ferber, a tions with regulators around drops and crypto-exchange share customer data with Fa- long-term buyers to underpin lished consumers and busi- said French Finance Minister senior German lawmaker in the world,” he told Reuters. hacks. The market has also cebook or external parties if the financing of the project. nesses globally, but offer un- Bruno Le Maire in an interview the European Parliament, said “We’re eager to do that.” Face- faced money-laundering and it has consent, or in “limited “Flexible commercial ar- banked consumers access to on Europe 1 radio. Facebook’s new coin should book shares fell 0.5% in early terrorist-financing allegations. cases” where it is necessary, rangements, including an in- financial services for the first The company is already put “regulators on high alert.” afternoon trading. But Facebook’s status as Facebook said. That could novative co-purchase agree- time. facing significant backlash Facebook has been in Facebook is using one of a Silicon Valley behemoth include for law enforcement, ment with Tokyo Gas and Facebook is also betting Li- over mishandling user data touch with regulators in the the least-regulated areas of fi- touching billions of people public safety or general sys- Centrica, have been instru- bra can squeeze more revenue and not doing enough to pre- United States, Switzerland and nance for its foray into the sec- around the world could help tem functionality. mental in securing the pro- out of its suite of apps, some- vent Russian interference in England about Libra, spokes- tor. legitimize what has so far been Sri Shivananda, PayP- ject a roster of high-quality thing already happening on the 2016 US presidential elec- people or sources at relevant Bitcoin, the best-known a niche and volatile market. al’s chief technology officer, customers in a crowded LNG Chinese social networks like tion. Those issues have led agencies said. However, it re- digital coin, was created in Other Libra Association said the project was still in market,” said Frank Harris, WeChat. some government officials to mains unclear how, exactly, it 2008 as an alternative to tradi- members include companies its “very, very early days” in head of LNG Consulting at The name “Libra” comes call for Facebook to incur pen- would be regulated and none tional currencies that are con- like Visa , Spotify, eBay and terms of getting necessary Wood Mackenzie. from Roman weight measure- alties, or be forcibly broken up. would comment on the licens- trolled by governments and Vodafone, as well as venture regulatory approvals and con- LNG prices slumped this ments, the astrological sign for Le Maire said he asked ing process. central banks. Some countries capital firms like Andreessen sumer buy-in. year as a jump in supply from justice and the French word central bank heads in G7 coun- Kevin Weil, who runs prod- have explored ways to regu- Horowitz. And, Mastercard’s Lam- new terminals in the United for freedom, said David Mar- tries to write a report on Libra uct for the Libra initiative, said late the market since then, but They hope to have 100 bert said that if the project States, Australia and Russia cus, who heads the project for by mid-July. Facebook hopes it can bring crypto trading remains largely members by Libra’s launch. receives too much pushback, were not totally met by higher Facebook. US Senator Mark Warner, a global regulators to the table unsupervised. Each gets one vote on sub- “we might not launch.” demand in Asia. www.guide.com.qa  Wednesday, June 19, 2019

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I agree that the economic US President Donald and trade teams of the two Trump said on Tuesday countries will maintain he had spoken to Chinese communication on how to President Xi Jinping and resolve differences.” The that the two leaders’ teams confirmation of a meeting would restart trade talks avoids the possibility of a after a long lull in order to snub to Washington that prepare for a meeting at could have triggered anoth- the G20 summit later this er round of tariffs. month. Stocks extended gains The United States and after the tweet, with the China are in the middle of Dow and S&P up more a costly trade war that has than 1 percent, as investors pressured financial markets bet new talks could ease and damaged the world trade tensions between economy. Talks between the world’s two biggest the two sides to reach a economies. broad deal broke down last month and interaction In a Twitter post, Trump since then has been limited. said he and his Chinese Trump has made no se- counterpart had agreed cret that, despite his threat to start preparations to escalate the dispute with more US tariffs on Chinese during a phone call goods, he would like to meet with Xi at the Group “This is a very positive of 20 meeting in Japan next development,” said Clete week. Willems, a trade negotia- Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Kevin McAllister and International Airlines Group CEO Willie Walsh at the 53rd International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport near Paris on Though he has repeat- tor with Trump’s team, who Tuesday. (REUTERS) edly said the two parties cited the importance of a would talk, the Chinese side meeting between Xi and REUTERS a much needed lift after a slow order books. tighten and air travel continues Huang told a news conference has not confirmed a meet- the US president at the last LE BOURGET, FRANCE start to the show on Monday as Boeing in particular is suf- to rise, driven by Asia’s grow- the A330neo jets would have ing would take place. G20 in Argentina. Korean Air committed to buy- fering after the grounding of its ing middle classes. Boeing on up to 460 seats, allowing the In a Twitter post, Trump “Leader level engage- AIRBUS and Boeing bagged ing 20 of the US company’s 787 MAX 737 aircraft in March fol- Monday increased its 20-year budget airline to add new inter- said he and his Chinese ment at last year’s G20 was more than $17 billion in plane Dreamliners, worth $6.3 billion lowing two deadly crashes. industry demand forecast. national routes. counterpart had agreed to critical to jumpstarting the deals on day two of the Paris at list prices. Air Lease Corp The US company was dealt “Although investors have Cebu, which operates the start preparations during a talks. It will be essential to Airshow as their sales teams also committed to buying five a fresh setback on Monday started to ask questions about Cebu Pacific brand, had a 51 phone call. managing the current po- scrapped for orders after a 787s, worth about $1.5 billion. when its engine supplier re- the state of the upcycle, the aer- percent share of the Philippine “Had a very good tel- litical dynamic and getting downturn in business at many Airbus shares were up ospace industry remains very domestic market in 2018, ac- ephone conversation with the talks back on track once airlines and the grounding of 0.6 percent, having touched confident in the current state of cording to company data. In President Xi of China. We again.” Boeing’s top-selling jet. a record high of 126.50 euros Airbus and Boeing remain the market,” analysts at Verti- the international market, its 19 will be having an extended Washington has already Airbus extended its early in early trade. Boeing shares confident of continued cal Research Partners said in a percent share was second only meeting next week at the imposed 25 percent tariffs lead in orders at the event with climbed more than 1 percent in strong demand for more note. to the 28 percent held by full- G-20 in Japan. Our re- on $250 billion of Chinese a $6 billion deal on Tuesday pre-market dealings. fuel-efficient jets as emis- Sources familiar with the service rival Philippine Airlines. spective teams will begin goods, ranging from semi- to sell 36 planes to Philippines Despite the flurry of activ- sions regulations tighten matter say that American Air- Saudi Arabian Airlines, talks prior to our meeting,” conductors to furniture, airline Cebu Air, including 10 of ity, the aerospace industry’s lines and leasing giant GECAS which already has 35 planes on Trump tweeted. that are imported to the the new long-range A321XLR biggest annual event has been are also in talks to buy Airbus’s order from the Airbus A320n- Chinese state media United States. model launched on Monday. quieter than normal, fuelling vealed a delay affecting its all- new A321XLR, which is aimed eo family, said its additional said Xi agreed to the meet- Trump has threatened The European firm also speculation that a decade-long new 777X jet. Boeing sales chief at helping airlines deliver new purchases included 15 of the ing and emphasised in the to put tariffs on another struck a deal to sell a further 30 boom might be coming to an Ihssane Mounir said on Tues- routes with smaller planes and A321XLR jet and that it also has call that economic and $325 billion of goods, cov- A320neo aircraft to Saudi Ara- end. day that considering a freighter stealing a march on Boeing’s an option to buy as many as 35 trade disputes should be ering nearly all of the re- bian Airlines, worth $3.3 billion With airlines struggling version of the 777X would be own plans for a potential new more A320neo aircraft. solved through dialogue. maining Chinese imports at list prices, while Malaysia’s to contend with overcapacity, a “natural progression” for the mid-market jet. Korean Air said in October “The key is to show con- into the United States, in- AirAsia converted 253 A320n- slowing economies and geopo- project, but gave no timeline. As well as 10 Airbus A321X- 2018 it was likely to order more sideration to each other’s cluding products such as eo orders to the larger A321neo litical tensions, some analysts Airbus and Boeing remain LR jets, Cebu Air said it was Boeing 787 jets, mainly to re- legitimate concerns,” Xi cell phones, computers and model. Financial terms of the warn Airbus and Boeing could confident of continued strong buying 16 larger A330neo place its existing aircraft, as it said. “We also hope that clothing. AirAsia deal were not disclosed. face a growing number of can- demand for more fuel-efficient planes and five of the A320neo looks to streamline its fleet and Boeing, meanwhile, gained cellations from their bulging jets as emissions regulations model. Finance chief Andrew reduce costs. Brent rises to $61/bbl as US-China trade talks set to resume

off a session low of $51.50. has blamed on Tehran. Iran about a threat from Iran. tween the Organisation of US West Texas Intermediate crude “Had a very good tel- has denied involvement. Saudi Arabian Energy the Petroleum Exporting ephone conversation with Iran on Monday said it Minister Khalid al Falih said Countries and other produc- futures gained $1.37 to $53.30 President Xi of China. We would breach internation- Saudi Arabian Energy on Monday that countries ers including Russia, a group will be having an extended ally agreed curbs on its stock Minister Khalid al Falih said need to cooperate on keep- known as OPEC+, to decide REUTERS Tensions in the Middle meeting next week at the of low-enriched uranium on Monday that countries ing shipping lanes open for whether to extend a supply LONDON East after last week’s tanker G-20 in Japan. Our re- within 10 days, adding that need to cooperate on oil and other energy sup- reduction pact that ends this attacks also lent support. spective teams will begin European nations still had plies. month. OIL prices rose sharply on Brent crude futures were talks prior to our meeting,” time to save a landmark nu- keeping shipping lanes He also said that Saudi Russian Energy Minis- Tuesday after US President trading 93 cents higher at Trump tweeted on Tuesday. clear deal. open for oil and other exports and production are ter Alexander Novak said Donald Trump said he would $61.87 a barrel by 1403 Fears of a confrontation Acting US Defense Sec- energy supplies expected to remain at “about on Tuesday it was too early hold an extensive meeting GMT, after hitting a session between Iran and the United retary Patrick Shanahan an- the same level” as the past to make any decisions about with Chinese President Xi low of $60.25. US West Tex- States have mounted since nounced on Monday the de- few months. the future of the agree- Jinping at the G20 summit as Intermediate crude fu- last Thursday’s oil tanker ployment of about 1,000 more what he said were defensive Market participants are ment because of market later this month. tures gained $1.37 to $53.30, attacks, which Washington troops to the Middle East for purposes, citing concerns also awaiting a meeting be- uncertainties.

EASING NORMS India to review data storage rules that irked US tech firms privacy,” US Secretary of State Mike panies’ suggestions “towards build- The decision to review the rules comes at a time Pompeo said last week ahead of his ing a robust data protection frame- when trade tensions between India, US have risen visit to New Delhi this month. work that will achieve the dual Other than RBI rules, India has purpose of privacy and innovation”, REUTERS The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) it said, signalling the government NEW DELHI, last year mandated foreign payment could possibly go soft on imple- firms must store their payments India wants more stringent menting the rules. INDIA will examine concerns raised data only in India to allow supervi- data storage rules so it can Concerns were also raised by foreign technology companies sion. better access data and con- around a separate e-commerce pol- around stringent rules to store data The central bank representative duct investigations when the icy that focuses on data localisation locally, the government said on who attended the meeting “assured need arises and improved privacy safeguards. Tuesday, an issue that has upset the industry representatives that the They call for housing of more data firms such as Mastercard and also Reserve Bank of India will look into centres and server farms locally, irked the US government. this”, a statement by the commerce also drafted an overarching law on measures bound to raise costs of The decision to review the rules ministry said. data storage which calls for all per- multi-national companies. comes at a time when trade tensions A lobbying effort by Mastercard, sonal data determined to be critical “Commerce Minister assured between India and United States Visa and American Express to dilute to be processed locally. The govern- the e-commerce industry represent- have risen. India imposed higher or reverse the central bank order ment will be the one to determine atives that each and every concern tariffs on some US goods on Sun- has failed previously, Reuters has A lobbying effort by Mastercard, Visa and American Express to dilute or reverse categories of such data. of the industry will be addressed,” day, following Washington’s with- reported. India’s central bank order has failed previously. Technology companies on Mon- the government said. drawal of key trade privileges for Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga day requested minister Goyal to en- The discussions around the e- New Delhi. joined Monday’s meeting via video when the need arises. Technology top US officials have expressed con- sure the law should have more clar- commerce policy come after India On Monday Commerce Minister conference, the government state- companies argue the rules would cerns around such rules in the past. ity around data classification and he implemented new foreign invest- Piyush Goyal and leaders of tech- ment said. force them to change their business “We’ll also push for free flow assured them that the IT ministry ment rules from Feb. 1, forcing com- nology companies discussed several India wants more stringent data models, hurt planned investments of data across borders, not just to would address those concerns, the panies such as Amazon.com Inc and federal plans in the works to push storage rules so it can better access and raise costs. help American companies, but to government statement said. Walmart’s Flipkart to rethink their for more stringent data rules. data and conduct investigations US-India trade groups as well as protect data and secure consumers’ The government will take com- business strategy in the country. Eoin Morgan hits 17 sixes to set a new record at World Cup PAGE 14 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2019

100 Days To Go: Countdown begins for Middle CRICKET WORLD CUP East’s first-ever IAAF World Meet in DohaPAGE 15 NEW ZEALAND VS S AFRICA Qatar defender Bassam al Rawi urges team to battle Colombia TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK RIO DE JANEIRO Al Annabi arrive in Sao Paulo for their next big clash

QATAR’S dynamic defender Bassam al Rawi wants his teammates to forget the thrill- ing 2-2 draw against Paraguay and deliver another com- manding show against Colom- bia on Wednesday. The match, to be played in Sao Paulo, begins at 12.30am (Thursday) Doha time. Qatar continue their Copa America journey after shock- ing the football world with an impressive performance in their opening match at the Maracana Stadium. Almoez Ali and Bualem Khoukhi produced two sec- ond-half goals as Al Annabi rallied from a two-goal deficit in their Group B opener. “It was a good result against Paraguay but we need to for- get that match. We lost many chances to score. Now we need to manage another fighting per- formance,” Al Rawi said. “We should play without fear. We should play like we did at the Asian Cup. “We have the talent and the desire to do well at such events. Playing at Copa Amer- ica will make us a strong side for the future,” he added. The young defender an- nounced himself on the foot- ball scene after a memorable Qatar’s Bassam al Rawi (centre) during the Copa America run at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, match against Paraguay at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de where he proved his deadball Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday. (AFP) strength as well as marshalling the defence-line which conced- ed a meagre one goal through- out the tournament. Qatar skipper Hassan al Haydos alights from the team bus after the Al Annabi arrival at the hotel in Sao Paulo on Monday, ahead of their next Copa America match against Colombia. “We are playing the Copa America event. It shows we belong at this level and we are exhibiting a strong image of I’m happy but the Cup has just begun: Colombia’s Zapata our country. We are reflect- ing a strong brand of football since we played in similar AGENCIES we could and managed to turn this victory, I am very happy fashion at the Asian Cup,” the RIO DE JANEIRO the match around at the end of and having fun (...) We are wait- defender said. the second half. We played very ing for the next games that will On the match against Co- HE entered the field as a sub- well, “said Zapata, striker for be important, will not be easy “, lombia, the Al Duhail man stitute in the second half and Italy’s Atalanta. I have added. said, “The match against Co- sentenced Colombia’s historic “We knew that many years The strikers Roger Martin- lombia will require a double 2-0 win over Argentina in their had passed, I am very happy but ez, at the minute 71, and Duvan effort and I hope that we will Copa America 2019 in the debut the Cup is not over, the tourna- Zapata, at 86, scored goals for be able to succeed and show on Saturday. ment continues, we will enjoy the Cafeteros in a game played a remarkable level against a The striker Duvan Zapata at the Fonte Nova stadium in strong team.” was happy with the perfor- Colombian Duvan Zapata (right) Salvador (northeast). Qatar’s last group stage mance, but remains calm for celebrates with his teammate Colombia will now face Qa- match will be against the what is still to come. James Rodriguez after scoring tar on Wednesday in Sao Paulo, 14-time Copa champions “I came in and accompa- against Argentina in Salvador, while Argentina will take on Argentina on June 23. nied my team, we did the best Brazil, on Saturday. (EPA-EFE) Paraguay in Belo Horizonte.

FANFARE Qatar 2022 will be ‘best ever’ Qatar supporters travel more than 22 hours to live Maracana party

undreds of Qatar fans in unison, after which they ap- FIFA World Cup: Riyad Mahrez Harrived at the legendary plauded several times. Maracana Stadium in Rio de Ja- “We will be here until whenever SC.QA ever seen. We are all looking neiro, Brazil, where their nation- the team is eliminated. If they forward to it.” al team played its first match as continue advancing through the ALGERIA’S star player and Belmadi meanwhile, who invitee in Copa America 2019. rounds, we will stay, “added an coach have both praised the led the Qatar national team be- Some fans arrived in Brazil more excited Qatari fan who did not Supreme Committee for De- tween 2014-15 – and managed than a week before the tourna- want to reveal his name. livery & Legacy (SC) for its Qatar Stars League sides Lekh- ment, while others only a few “Next year we will come back to plans and preparations for Qa- wiya and Al Duhail either side days ago, but all were happy to the Copa America, and then we tar 2022, with Riyad Mahrez of that stint – also spoke of his be in such a spectacular sports will have the World Cup at home stating he expects the tourna- excitement for the tournament. scene and accompany the team, in 2022,” he said smiling. ment to be the ‘best ever’ FIFA He said: “It has come which has won over the hearts of If they were already smiling be- World Cup. around so fast. I remember the many especially after their Asian fore the game, during the game The Manchester City wing- day that Qatar won the rights Cup victory earlier this year. they did not stop screaming er, a Premier League winner in [to host the World Cup] and it Omar al Hammadi arrived in Several Qatari fans arrived at the legendary Maracana Stadium in Rio in the stands. “Let’s go Qatar. 2016 and 2019, visited the SC’s seems like it was yesterday. Brazil with four of his friends, de Janeiro to watch Al Annabi play Paraguay on Sunday. Let’s go Qatar. Let’s go Qatar! Legacy Pavilion with his Alge- “There are just three more despite a long trip from Doha And much more when at the ria coach – and former Qatar years until the World Cup and to their destination. They took a perfect excuse, “said Omar. shirts forming the name of the 77th minute, Boualem Khoukhi, national team boss – Djamel of the Arab world being able I’m sure that will go very fast flight from Doha to Sao Paulo, And when asked about his im- Asian country, children and scored the goal to secure a Belmadi while in the country to host football’s most prestig- too. When I see how quickly after that a long connection of pression of the team, he said, adults with small flags and point for the Asian champions. preparing for the upcoming ious tournament. they are organising and prepar- four hours before taking the “Our team improves every time. scarves with the colors of Qatar After the match, Qatar fans Africa Cup of Nations. “It’s very important for ing for this, it’s just amazing.” next plane to Rio de Janeiro. If they can play at the level of smiled as they entered through kept celebrating the team’s After being shown the everyone,” said Mahrez. “It’s The visits were facilitated “We traveled 22 hours to come the Copa America, we can play the doors of the Maracana. first game in the Copa America plans for the tournament – a massive organisational task, by the Qatar Football Asso- to Rio to watch the game against well in the World Cup.” Another of the Qatari fans and the party only grew bigger and beyond in legacy mode an unbelievable one. We came ciation (QFA) and made pos- Paraguay. It’s the first time I’ve On the outskirts of the stadium shouted and cheered his team, especially with the point gained – the 28-year-old said he was here to see close up how it will sible due to its ongoing close come to South America, I’ve they were already amateurs along with his friends, even long against a two-time champion. In excited by what he had seen, be and I think it will be one of relationships with numerous always wanted to be here, and with the Qatari colors. Groups before the match began. the end, the football party was and spoke of the importance the best World Cups we have associations across the region. for the Copa América I found the of friends with letters on their “Let’s go Qatar”, they shouted bigger. (CONMEBOL) 14 Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Sports QFA vice-president meets Algerian football delegation

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK dine Zetchi, National Team to develop the game in both The Algerian delegation DOHA Manager Hakim Meddane countries, QFA officials said. wished Qatar rapid progress and national team coach Al Mohannadi assured the in their preparation in hosting QFA vice-president Saud al Djamel Belmadi. delegation of QFA’s full support the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Mohannadi on Monday met The two bodies discussed to have exchange programs and Later the officials ex- with officials of Algerian Algerian team’s presence in ways to develop the world’s changed souvenirs and posed Football Federation (AFF) at Doha for the preparations of most popular sport in the two for pictures. Al Bidda Tower. the African Nations Cup to be countries and the region. The Algerian team, which The Secretary-General of hosted by Egypt from June 21 The Algerian delegation has played two matches dur- QFA Mansoor al Ansari was to July 19. expressed its thanks and ap- ing a training camp against also present during the meet- During the meeting, the of- preciation to QFA President Burundi and Mali, will leave ing along with Ahmed Khalil ficials discussed issues of com- Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin for Cairo on June 18 for the al Abbasi, QFA Director of Na- mon interest and ways of acti- Ahmed al Thani for ‘Qatar’s 2019 African Cup of Nations. tional Teams Operations. vating them in the near future. generous support for foot- ‘The Desert Warriors’ will The AFF delegation was Qatar, hosts of the 2022 ball’ and for ‘hosting top flight play in Group C alongside Sen- headed by President Kheired- FIFA World Cup, are keen football in the country’. egal, Kenya and Tanzania.

CRICKET WORLD CUP 2019 Morgan’s dream stuff!

From being doubtful for the game due to back spasms to setting up a record-breaking six-fest with 17 hits over the fence, the skipper produces an innings to remember against Afghanistan at Old Trafford

AFP MANCHESTER MOST SIXES IN AN INNINGS - THE TOP 5 New Zealand’s Trent Boult during a press conference at Edgbaston ENGLAND captain Eoin PLAYER NAME RUNS BALLS 4S 6S TEAM OPPOSITION YEAR Cricket Ground in Birmingham on Tuesday on the eve of their World Morgan set a new world re- Cup match against South Africa. (AFP) cord of 17 sixes in an individ- EJG MORGAN 148 71 4 17 ENGLAND V AFGHANISTAN 2019 ual One-Day International RG SHARMA 209 158 12 16 INDIA V AUSTRALIA 2013 innings as the World Cup hosts thrashed Afghanistan AB DE VILLIERS 149 44 9 16 SOUTH AFRICA V WEST INDIES 2015 Kiwis not keen by 150 runs on Tuesday. Victory at Old Trafford saw CH GAYLE 215 147 10 16 WEST INDIES V ZIMBABWE 2015 favourites England go ahead on KO punch of holders Australia to sit top SR WATSON 185* 96 15 15 AUSTRALIA V BANGLADESH 2011 of the World Cup group table on net run-rate. Morgan’s six-hitting spree to SA: Boult in his career-best 148 set the tone for England’s team total AGENCIES “It’s a chance for us to go of 25 sixes, which was also a BIRMINGHAM out there and perform and show new ODI innings record. we can bring the game and The Dubliner’s innings, NEW Zealand will focus on their style that we play back home in which featured 118 runs in own game and not be motivated New Zealand very well, to test it boundaries, was all the more by the prospect of ending South against quality players in foreign impressive as Morgan had been Africa’s chances of progress- conditions on a big stage. doubtful for this match with ing at the World Cup when the “There have always been a back spasm suffered in Eng- two sides meet at Edgbaston on exciting games between New land’s win over the West Indies, Wednesday, fast bowler Trent Zealand and South Africa in which he could not bat. Boult has said. over the past World Cups. “I’m getting quite old, run- New Zealand are one of two The semi-final at Eaton Park ning around with a bad back, unbeaten teams at the World (where New Zealand won by I never thought in my wildest Cup along with India, and they four wickets in 2015) was one dreams I’d produce an innings are well-placed to finish in the of the greatest games that the like that!” Morgan said. top four and qualify for the Kiwis have played.” “I had an extremely bad semi-finals. South Africa are New Zealand have won back after the last game but eighth in the table of 10 teams. three of their four games so our medical staff have done With only one win after los- far, with all their wins coming wonders with medication and ing their first three matches and after fielding first and bowl- extensive treatment. I have having one match abandoned ing out the opposition. Their pretty much been living with due to rain, Wednesday’s game match against India was aban- the physio. is a must-win encounter for doned due to rain. “It was a special day. It’s South Africa as they bid to stay Boult has picked up only the World Cup. We’re loving alive in the tournament. three wickets in three games, playing in it. On the big stage, “It’s not driving us in any but the 29-year-old said he was it is nice to do.” respect,” Boult told report- not worried about his form as Morgan’s masterclass was ers in response to a question long as the bowling unit per- the centrepiece of England’s I never thought in my about virtually eliminating formed well to restrict the op- 397-6. wildest dreams I’d South Africa. position to low scores. That was the highest total produce an innings like of the tournament so far and that! I had an extremely the largest England had made bad back after the last at any World Cup, surpassing their 386-6 against Bangla- game but our medical De Kock urges Proteas to keep desh in Cardiff 10 days ago. staff have done wonders Even though bottom of the with medication and calm as pressure mounts table Afghanistan, suffering extensive treatment. I their fifth defeat in five match- have pretty much been AFP es, posted their highest World BIRMINGHAM Cup total of 247-8 they were living with the physio. never up with the required It was a special day. QUINTON de Kock has told his run-rate. Eoin Morgan South Africa teammates to keep “We are where we want their heads when they face New to be. The next two or three Zealand in a must-win World games are pretty crucial,” Cup match on Wednesday. Morgan said of England’s South Africa’s hopes of World Cup hopes. making the semi-finals would Quinton de Kock. “We want to bring our lev- effectively be over if they lose el of intensity to every game. R B 4s 6s SR at Edgbaston after a wretched “We’re just going to have Making that a priority is im- start to the tournament. to go out there, keep our heads portant to us.” Defeats to England, Bang- steady and play freely. Afghanistan captain Gul- 148 71 4 17 208.45 ladesh and India have left “Tomorrow is a quarter- badin Naib saluted Morgan, South Africa wicketkeeper- final, I guess you could say it, saying: “It was one of the England captain Eoin Morgan unleashes one of the 17 sixes during his innings of 148 in the Cricket World Cup 2019 match against batsman De Kock billing but if we do win it, then it’s an- best innings I’ve ever seen Afghanistan at Old Trafford in Manchester on Tuesday. (REUTERS) the New Zealand match as a other big game again. from Eoin so congratulations “quarter-final”. “We have to win all the to him. pensive return at a World SCOREBOARD wicket to make such a mess of A nine-wicket victory over games, not just focus on to- “We did a lot of good things Cup and second costliest in the catch that the ball bounced Afghanistan on Saturday was morrow. But in saying that, we in the field but we dropped all ODI cricket. ENGLAND AFGHANISTAN out of his hands and over the their first win in this World know how good New Zealand Morgan, which is the main Morgan’s tally surpassed J. Vince c Rahman b Zadran 26 Noor Ali Zadran b Archer 0 rope for four. Cup in England and Wales. are playing at the moment. point of his innings and how the record of 16 sixes in an J. Bairstow c&b Naib 90 Gulbadin Naib c Buttler b Wood 37 Root was denied a second The Proteas cannot afford They are a big team in World J. Root c Shah b Naib 88 Rahmat Shah c Bairstow b Rashid 46 he then utilised it.” ODI innings previously shared E. Morgan c Shah b Naib 148 Hashmatullah Shahidi b Archer 76 successive hundred and third any more slip-ups in their re- Cups. They always seem to Hashmatullah Shahidi by India’s Rohit Sharma, J. Buttler c Nabi b Zadran 2 Asghar Afghan c Root b Rashid 44 of the tournament when he maining games against New step up.” completed a gutsy 68-ball South Africa’s AB de Villiers B. Stokes b Zadran 2 Mohammad Nabi c Stokes b Rashid 9 holed out off Naib, whose 3-68 Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka Unbeaten New Zealand fifty on his way to 76, while and West Indies’ Chris Gayle. M. Ali not out 31 Najibullah Zadran b Wood 15 was a creditable return in the and Australia if they are to are favourites to push South C. Woakes not out 1 Rashid Khan c Bairstow b Archer 8 his fourth-wicket stand of He broke the record when Ikram Alikhil not out 3 circumstances. maintain slender hopes of a Africa towards the World Cup Extras: (lb1, nb1, w7) 9 Dawlat Zadran not out 0 partnership of 94 with Ash- he launched Naib for a flat TOTAL: (For six wickets, 50 overs) 397 But the sixes kept com- semi-final berth. exit door and De Kock admits Extras: (lb1, 8w) 9 gar Afghan (44) was a record straight hit over his head. Did not bat: J. Archer, A. Rashid, M. Wood. ing, Morgan’s 11th bringing De Kock admits South Afri- morale among Faf Du Plessis’s TOTAL: (For eight wickets, 50 overs) 247 for any Afghanistan wicket at But the very next ball saw Fall of wickets: 1-44 (Vince), 2-164 (Bairstow), 3-353 Did not bat: Mujeeb Ur Rahman up a hundred in 57 balls, with ca’s chances of avoiding an em- squad has not been as high as a World Cup. Morgan hole out off Naib to (Root), 3-359 (Morgan), 5-362 (Buttler), 6-378 Fall of wickets: 1-4 (Zadran), 2-52 (Naib), 3-104 only Ireland’s Kevin O’Brien, barrassingly early elimination he would like. But he hopes Earlier, Morgan, dropped end a 71-ball innings that also (Stokes); Bowling: Rahman 10-0-44-0 (2w); Zadran (Shah), 4-198 (Afghan), 5-210 (Nabi), 6-234 Australia’s Glenn Maxwell and will be wrecked if they do not the comprehensive victory 10-0-85-3 (4w); Nabi 9-0-70-0; Gulbadin Naib 10-0- on 28, dominated a third-wicket featured four fours. (Shahidi), 7-234 (Zadran), 8-247 (Rashid) South Africa’s AB de Villiers cope with the stress of playing against minnows Afghanistan 68-3 (1nb); Shah 2-0-19-0; Rashid 9-0-110-0. Bowling: Archer 10-1-52-3 (2w), Wood 10-1-40-2 stand of 189 with Joe Root (88), Jonny Bairstow had got Toss: England (1w), Rashid 10-0-66-3 (1w), Ali 7-0-35-0, Stokes having scored faster centuries in a do-or-die situation. will provide a much-needed whose contribution to their England off to a solid start, Result: England won by 150 runs 4-0-12-0, Woakes 9-0-41-0 (2w). at a World Cup. “Obviously it’s a big game spark in the nick of time. partnership was a mere 43. with England accelerating after England set the ODI team for us but, in saying that, our “I think before our first game Afghanistan star leg- James Vince fell for 26 when record for sixes when Moeen next three or four games that that we played against England, spinner Rashid Khan set an he mishooked paceman Dawlat century, Bairstow’s 99-ball in- Morgan should have been Ali launched the penultimate we have, they are all going to we were in a pretty good space unwanted record with 0-110 Zadran to short fine-leg. nings ended when he chipped out when he skied Rashid, delivery of the innings, from be big games for us for the rest also then, mentally and with our in nine overs – the most ex- In sight of his eighth ODI a return catch to Naib. only for Zadran at deep mid- Zadran, over long-on. of the tournament,” he said. preparation,” he said. Sports Wednesday, June 19, 2019 15

Qatar gets ready for ME’s first athletics world c’ships

N exactly 100 days’ time I’d say definitely jump on that the Middle East will host the right now – get involved! Come Ibiggest-ever athletics event out and see us! Enjoy the city – IAAF World Championships of Doha and the Champion- Doha 2019 – with the world’s ships. It’s not to be missed.” finest athletes competing to win gold. Naa Anang, Australia, Doha is also getting ready to long jumper: deliver a winning performance, “The Khalifa Stadium is impres- welcoming over 3,500 ath- sive – really huge. The Aircon letes, coaches and officials to facilities look like they are going the sporting spectacle which to be amazing. I love how there gets underway on September is a single runway. You don’t 28 (Saturday) until October really have that often – which 6 (Sunday). Fans can expect is really exciting for a jumper. a packed timetable of action Makes it more intimate and in both track and field events more focused on your event.” including the highly antici- pated 100m and 200m sprints, How you can be there through to the dizzy heights Qatar’s world high jump star Mutaz Essa Barshim will be one of the With ten evenings of action of the pole vault jump and main attractions at the championships. throughout the competition high jump and show of sheer there are plenty of opportuni- strength with hammer and shot The grand Khalifa International Stadium will play host to Middle East’s first-ever athletics worlds. Mosinet Geremew will be look- friendships that last a lifetime. ties for people to attend and put throws. The competition, ing to the crowds to spur them The World Athletics Champion- watch finals on every night. which takes place every two in the year, Khalifa International and test your athletics skills as throughout the looped course on during long distance events. ships is the pinnacle of the Gold medals will be handed out years, will be the 17 th edition Stadium won plaudits from ath- well as competitions through- which starts and finishes at the Qatar’s very own Mutaz Essa world’s best athletes so for to 22 athletes and you can be of the championships which letes across the world for its out the evenings. Visitors can Corniche. Barshim will also be there aim- sure, people will want to be at there to watch world champi- have a history of delivering fine facilities including the air enjoy the World Athletics Vil- ing to scale the highest in high one of the greatest sporting ons claim their glory. iconic athletics moments which cooling system, which allows lage daily each afternoon from Who’s competing? jump in emulating the world events in the world.” For the first time, fans can also include gold medal wins for for the optimum temperatures 5 to 10 pm. From Jamaican flair and USA record. get the best seat in the house sprinting legend Usain Bolt and for competing stars, as well power, through to Asian spice Ryan Crouser, USA, Olympic with finish line tickets available, long-distance champions Mo as for the thousands of fans A marathon to remember and African dance, the Champi- IAAF Doha Worlds 2019 Gold Medal shot putter ensuring you are up close to Farah and Tirunesh Dibaba. The packed into the venue. While the majority of the onships is on song to entertain in numbers “What I’m looking forward to those memorable moments. Khalifa International Stadium Throughout the ten days, the competition takes place at the with the world’s best male 10 Days the most in the World Champi- A limited number of majles and World Athletics Village The excitement begins before fans Khalifa International Stadium, and female athletes arriving 49 Gold medals onships is definitely the atmos- seating options are available iconic stadium will play host even enter the stadium with the the championships will see the in Doha ahead of the competi- 128 Events phere. I’m also looking forward within the stadium too, so to the championships with world Athletics Village greeting men and women’s marathon tion for their training camps. 22 Different disciplines to sharing what I’ve been spectators can sit back and the all-seater venue allowing fans on arrival. take place along the Cor- With 213 different countries 2,000 Athletes working on for the past two to watch all of the action in true spectators to get up close to With live entertainment from niche… at midnight! represented throughout the 213 countries represented. four years with the world. My comfort. their favourite athletes, allow- different cultures, visitors can The midnight marathon will competition, sprinters such as ultimate goal is to come and Most days get underway from ing fans to purchase tickets in join in the fun as well as sam- be a world first, with Doha’s USA’s Christian Coleman and Who is saying what? throw really far.” 4.15pm with 3-4 hours of dedicated areas close to the pling food from different con- impressive West Bay lighting up Michael Norman will wow the Dahlan al Hamad, Vice competition and tickets priced action they want to witness. tinents as the world comes to to provide the perfect backdrop crowds with bustling shows President, IAAF Lorraine Ugen, Great Britain, from just QR60. Tickets can be A host of the IAAF Diamond Khalifa International Stadium. for competitors, whilst specta- of pace, whilst long distance “Sport unites people in such long jumper bought online easily via htt- League meeting and Asian Fun for all the family will also tors will be able to witness the runners such as Kenya’s Wilson a special way, bringing all “If anybody doesn’t have a ps://iaafworldathleticschamps. Athletics Championships earlier see activities to compete in event up close with viewing Kipsang and Ethiopian star cultures together and creating ticket for the Championships, com/doha2019/tickets

Quick read Federer begins grasscourt season with win Semenya accuses IAAF of using Rain delays Murray comeback over Millman in Halle, Tsonga is up next her as ‘human guinea pig’ LONDON: Andy Murray’s AFP comeback from hip surgery REUTERS David Goffin fired nine aces ria Sakkari in her first-round PARIS has been delayed until Thurs- HALLE, GERMANY and won 86 percent of points on match at the Nature Valley Clas- day after rain washed out the his first serve in a comfortable sic in Birmingham but eventu- SOUTH Africa’s double Olym- day’s play at Queen’s Club ROGER Federer began his 6-1 6-1 win over Argentine Gui- ally went through to the last-16 pic 800m champion Caster on Tuesday. Murray is due to preparations for next month’s do Pella in 50 minutes. Up next of the grasscourt tournament Semenya on Tuesday accused play doubles at Queen’s with Wimbledon Championships for the Belgian is Radu Albot. with a hard-fought 6-1 4-6 6-3 world athletics’ governing body Spain’s Feliciano Lopez as with a 7-6(1) 6-3 victory over Wildcard Tsonga defeated win on Tuesday. the IAAF of using her as a “hu- the former world number one unseeded Australian John Mill- fellow Frenchman Benoit Paire The 21-year-old Osaka man guinea pig”. returns to action five months man in the opening round of the 6-4 7-5 but not before the duo struggled with her first serve “The IAAF used me in the after hip surgery. Murray and Halle Open on Tuesday. delighted the crowd with an against the world number 33 past as a human guinea pig to Lopez were scheduled to play Competing in his first impromptu game of foot tennis and took two hours to dispatch experiment with how the medi- their first round match at the match since being beaten by in the second set after Paire’s her Greek opponent. cation they required me to take South Africa’s Caster Semenya grass-court event on Wednes- eventual champion Rafael Roger Federer reacts after winning racket slipped from his hand However, the Japanese did would affect my testosterone (right) at the start of a 2,000 day against top seeds Juan Nadal in the French Open his first round match against John following a serve. manage to fire seven aces and levels,” said Semenya. metres at a small meeting in Sebastian Cabal and Jean- semi-finals, the Swiss proved Millman at the Gerry Weber Open Seventh seed Roberto won five break points to clinch The South African is locked Montreuil, near Paris, France, Julian Rojer. But the tie had too strong for Millman in the in Halle on Tuesday. (EPA-EFE) Bautista Agut overcame Tay- victory on a surface she had in a bitter dispute with the on June 11. (REUTERS) to be put back until Thursday grasscourt tournament. lor Fritz 7-6(10) 6-0 while lo- previously admitted was not IAAF over the federation’s rule after Lopez’s singles match World number 57 Millman, Wilfried Tsonga, who has won cal hope Jan-Lennard Struff her strongest. requiring women with higher der test shortly before she won against Marton Fucsovics was who had beaten Federer in four the last two matches of their 17 got past Laslo Djere 6-4 6-4 Elsewhere, former French than normal male hormone gold at the 2009 Berlin world one of those which fell foul of sets in their previous encounter career meetings. to set up a meeting with Karen Open champion Jelena Osta- levels, a condition known as championships which allegedly Tuesday’s weather. With Lopez at last year’s U.S. Open, put up Earlier, world number 14 Khachanov. penko stormed into the next hyperandrogenism, to artifi- showed she had both male and now due to play on Wednesday, a strong fight in the opening set Borna Coric began his title de- round with a 6-0 6-2 demoli- cially lower their testosterone female characteristics. Murray will have to wait an- but was no match for his oppo- fence with a 7-6(2) 6-3 victory Osaka outlasts Sakkari in tion of Iga Swiatek while Petra to compete in races at distances She was forced to spend other 24 hours to get back in nent at the contest wore on. over Spain’s Jaume Munar to rain-hit Birmingham Classic Martic saw off the challenge of of 400m to the mile. eight months out, the IAAF competitive action. (AFP) Up next for the 20-times move into the second round World number one Nao- Ekaterina Alexandrova with a “Even though the hormonal clearing her to compete again Grand Slam champion is Jo- where he will face Joao Sousa. mi Osaka was tested by Ma- 6-3 7-5 win. drugs made me feel constantly in July 2010. Switzerland’s sick, the IAAF now wants to top court last week rejected enforce even stricter thresholds an IAAF request to re-impose with unknown health conse- their rules on testosterone after quences,” Semenya said in a it had temporarily suspended statement. them following an appeal by Aspetar signs pact with Algerian football “I will not allow the IAAF Semenya. to use me and my body again. The athlete’s lawyers, how- But I am concerned that other ever, issued a statement on female athletes will feel com- Tuesday welcoming the “publi- team to provide medical support pelled to let the IAAF drug cation by the CAS of the arbitral them and test the effectiveness award setting out the CAS Pan- QNA center of excellence in sports rian national team, wishing the and negative health effects of el’s reasoning and limitations DOHA medicine from FIFA. team the best in the 2019 Africa different hormonal drugs. This in making its award”. Commenting the signing Cup of Nations. cannot be allowed to happen.” The CAS Panel states that ASPETAR signed a partner- of the agreement, Aspetar Act- For his part, the President The athlete, who won the “Ms. Semenya is a woman. At ship agreement with the Al- ing Chief Executive Officer Ab- of the Algerian Football Federa- women’s 800 metres at the birth, it was determined that gerian Football Federation dulaziz al Kuwari said that As- tion Kheiredine Zetchi said that 2012 and 2016 Olympics, un- she was female, so she was born on Tuesday, under which the petar is proud to continue this the Federation is delighted to knowingly underwent a gen- a woman”. leading hospital in the fields of fruitful cooperation with the be here to sign this agreement orthopedics and sports medi- Algerian Football Federation with Aspetar, hoping that it will cine will provide its services for more than eight years, dur- benefit both parties. to the players of the Algerian ing which Aspetar has been a Meanwhile, Manchester Qatar in FIBA 3x3 action today football team according to the good supporter of the Algerian City’s Riyad Mehrez, the star of latest international standards. national football team as they the Algerian team said that he The agreement was signed compete in many continental is happy about this agreement by Aspetar Acting Chief Ex- and international competitions. with Aspetar and thinks that ecutive Officer Abdulaziz al Aspetar staff also accom- it will be of great benefit to the Kuwari, and President of the panied the Algerian team dur- Algerian players, adding that Algerian Football Federation ing its training camps and the what Aspetar team provides as Kheiredine Zetchi, in the pres- Aspetar Acting Chief Executive Officer Abdulaziz al Kuwari and competitions of the World Cup services and support to players ence of international players Algerian Football Federation president Kheiredine Zetchi with Riyad in South Africa 2010, Brazil is the best in the world. Riyad Mehrez and Yasin Bra- Mahrez and Yasin Brahimi during the agreement signing in Doha. 2014, as well as treating and ex- Since its establishment in himi and a number of officials amining many Algerian football 2007, Aspetar has been work- from both sides. the competitions by Aspetar medicine, surgery and rehabil- stars by Aspetar. ing to provide the highest level Under the agreement, the medical specialists. itation services, taking advan- Kuwari added that Aspetar of services for the treatment of players of the Algerian foot- Algerian football team tage of the latest research in continue its mission to support sports injuries, using state-of- Qatar will take on Pool C rivals France and China at the FIBA 3x3 ball team will benefit primar- players will receive preferen- performance, sport and other Algeria in achieving its football the-art facilities and equipment World Cup in Amsterdam on Wednesday. Qatar is represented by Fadi ily from the medical support tial treatment for various As- world-class services provided ambitions by providing the best and the support of world-class Abilmona, Moustafa Fouda, Nedim Muslic and Abdulrahman Saad. provided to the team during petar services including sports by the accredited hospital as a specialised services to the Alge- medical personnel. 16 Wednesday, June 19, 2019 The Last Word

Qatar first in ME to SULAITI ATTENDS PARIS AIR SHOW OPENING CEREMONY, MEETS FRENCH OFFICIALS launch Aviation Cyber Security guidelines

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THE Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has released Aviation Cyber Security Guidelines in collabora- tion with the Cybersecurity Affairs Department of the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC). The guidelines include standards and princi- ples for securing critical aviation systems, in ad- dition to best practices in electronic security in the field. This has made Qatar the first country in the Mid- dle East to have released such guidelines that aim to face and mitigate electronic threats and attacks in the civil aviation industry. The guidelines are expected to raise the aware- MINISTER of Transport and Communica- On the sidelines of the show, Sulaiti met ness of all stakeholders in the industry in Qatar by tions HE Jassim bin Saif Ahmed al Sulaiti with French Minister for Transport Elisabeth guiding them in cybersecurity best practices. attended the opening ceremony of the 53rd Borne. They discussed cooperation in the The issuance of the guidelines complies with the International Paris Air Show Le Bourget. fields of aviation and transport and a num- recommendations of the International Civil Avia- French President Emmanuel Macron ber of matters of common interest between tion Organization (ICAO) that has urged all member inaugurated the air show in the presence of the two countries and the means to further states to apply such standards and measures and senior officials from several countries and enhance them. continue cooperation and mutual support at the lo- top aircraft manufacturers of the world. The meeting was attended by Qatar’s cal and universal levels. The aerospace industry’s marquee event Ambassador to France HE Sheikh Ali bin Jas- CAA has praised the efforts and support of the is a occasion to measure the pulse of the sim al Thani and Qatar Airways Group Chief MOTC’s Cybersecurity Affairs Department in releas- $150-billion-a-year commercial aircraft industry. Executive Akbar al Baker. (TNN) ing these guidelines. Aiming to support SMEs and start-ups in the country QA flight touches down for the QF RDI launches ‘Innovation first time in Davao, Philippines Coupon’ funding initiative ADGS receives first grant to support development of its cyber security product

The Ambassador of the Philippines to Qatar HE Alan Timbayan and QA Senior Vice-President Asia Pacific Marwan Koleilat were on board the inaugural flight to Davao. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The fund is designed to benefit companies that have the needed capacity and technical knowledge to develop their products DOHA or services but require more support to resolve a specific technical or business problem. THE first Qatar Airways (QA) flight TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK efit companies that have the needed port ADGS by supplementing their from Doha to Davao, Philippines, DOHA capacity and technical knowledge to capacity to further develop their touched down on Tuesday at Davao develop their product or service but cyber security product ‘STROKK’. International Airport, where it was QATAR Foundation Research, De- require more support to resolve a The software adds an organic se- welcomed with a celebratory water velopment and Innovation (QF RDI) specific technical or business prob- curity layer on any system, in any cannon salute. has marked the launch of its new lem. The fund will award up to 50 language, and renders stolen pass- QA flight QR936 departed Davao International Airport Economy Class. Passengers will be funding initiative ‘Innovation Cou- percent of the problem-solving costs words useless to hackers by learn- Hamad International Airport (HIA) Manager Engr Rex A Obcena said: able to enjoy the airline’s superior pon’ by signing an agreement with for a period of up to six months. ing the way an individual types to on Tuesday at 02.45 and landed in “Davao International Airport is the entertainment system, Oryx One, its first beneficiary ADGS – a local Dr Richard O’Kennedy said: “The clearly recognise the user. STROKK Davao at 17.20 local time. main airport serving Davao City and offering a wide variety of entertain- private sector SME that sells a suite development of the Innovation Cou- is currently being purchased by cus- The Ambassador of the Philip- Davao Region in the Philippines. It ment options. of products that utilise artificial in- pon highlights our commitment to tomers in highly cyber security sen- pines to Qatar HE Alan Timbayan is the busiest airport on the island of The Philippines is an important telligence (AI), behavioural biomet- foster local product innovation and sitive industries, such as finance, was joined by QA Senior Vice-Pres- Mindanao and one of the busiest in air freight market for QA, with the rics and emergent behaviour. support the development of SMEs banking, defence, the armed forces ident Asia Pacific Marwan Koleilat the Philippines. We look forward to carrier’s cargo arm offering a weekly The signing ceremony was held in Qatar. The initiative will sup- and intelligence services in several on board the flight to Davao. welcoming all passengers on Qatar capacity of 350 tonnes each way on at the QF RDI offices, where Dr port startup businesses to overcome countries. QA Group Chief Executive Ak- Airways’ weekly return flights.” the Doha-Manila-Doha route and Richard O’Kennedy, vice-president many of the growth challenges they ADGS is working to port its se- bar al Baker said: “Qatar Airways With numerous beaches and 70 tonnes on the Doha-Clark-Doha for Research, Development and In- face and the fund can help them im- curity solution from a Windows to a is very proud to extend its reach resorts, Davao City, on the south- route. With the introduction of novation at QF, and Dr Salvino Sal- prove vital aspects of their business.” Unix-based environment. The ADGS into the Philippines by launching ern Philippine island of Mindanao, flights from Doha to Davao on the vaggio, senior director, Implementa- Beneficiaries must use at least 25 team will use QF RDI’s award to our third gateway into this beauti- is a coastal commercial centre near Doha-Clark-Davao-Doha route ef- tion and RDI Office Management, percent of the awarded amount to employ external support in order to ful country. The inclusion of Davao Mount Apo, the country’s highest fective June 18, exporters in Davao formalised the award with ADGS cover the contracting costs of a lo- allow the company to continue its into our global network further peak. Davao City is the largest city will be offered direct connection to President Hassan al Ansari and Gen- cal research institute – such as QF expansion. demonstrates our commitment to outside of Manila and the fourth destinations in Europe, the Middle eral Manager Christophe Billiottet. research institutes and QF partner Ansari said: “We are very proud the Far East region, a highly im- largest in the Philippines in terms East and the Americas via Doha. Innovation Coupon is aimed at universities – or other local expert to be the recipients of the very first portant market for Qatar Airways. of population, with over 1.4 million DOHA - DAVAO: Friday (QR936), de- Qatar-based SMEs and startups in company or individual, thereby tak- coupon and it will allow us to re- With 50 weekly passenger flights to residents. parts Doha 02:45hrs, arrives Davao all sectors and industries that are ing advantage of the local innovation solve a process that will ensure we and from the Philippines, we take The airline will operate its Davao 20.50hrs; engaged in the development of new ecosystem in developing new prod- continue delivering our innovative great pride in our role of enabling service once a week with a Boeing DAVAO - DOHA: Friday (QR936), de- technology-rich products and ser- ucts and services. product to local, regional and inter- trade and connecting international 787-8 aircraft, featuring 22 seats parts Davao 22:20hrs, arrives Doha vices. The fund is designed to ben- Innovation Coupon will sup- national markets.” businesses.” in Business Class and 232 seats in 03:15hrs.

Grammy winner VM Bhatt, flute protege Shashank to mesmerise Doha with ‘jugalbandi’

SATYENDRA PATHAK mirdangam. “Since it’s the launch event is being celebrated by Qatar Gov- DOHA The foremost disciple of leg- of Beats and Tunes Events, we ernment as the India- Qatar Year endary Indian musician Pandit wanted this to be considered as of Culture.” GRAMMY award winner Pandit Ravi Shankar, Bhatt belongs to an part of India-Qatar Year of Cul- Formed with an objective to Vishwamohan Bhatt and flute pro- elite body of musicians that traces ture 2019, and the Indian Am- host Indian classical music (vo- tege Shashank Subramanyam are its origin to the Mughal emperor bassador to Qatar HE P Kumaran cal and instrumental) events in all set to enthrall the audience with Akbar’s court musician Tansen and agreed to the idea and joined us Doha by bringing top-notch musi- their jugalbandi in Doha on Friday. his guru the Hindu mystic Swami for this,” Beats and Tunes Events cians from India to Qatar, Beats Entitled ‘Unison of Strings and Haridas. Director Varshini Gopal told Qa- and Tunes Events will be hosting Wind’, the jugalbandi is being or- A Padma Bhushan and creator tar Tribune. events on Friday evenings at re- ganised as part of the ongoing Qa- of the Mohan Veena, Bhatt will be Asked why a jugalbandi was puted venues in Doha. tar-India 2019 Year of Culture. performing after almost 18 years preferred as a launch event for Apart from Indian expatriates, The launch event of Doha- in Doha. With blinding speed and Beats and Tunes Events, Varshini Varshini said, a cross section of based Beats and Tunes Events, the faultless legato, Bhatt will present Pandit Vishwamohan Bhatt. Shashank Subramanyam. said, “When we host events in mixed nationalities are also expect- jugalbandi will see Vishwamohan his pristine, pure, delicate yet fiery Katara with a multicultural audi- ed to attend these musical events. Bhatt playing ‘Mohan Veena’ and music in front of a select multicul- A Grammy award nominee, “Music binds us all”. ence, it’s better with instrumental “Plans for our next two events Shashank playing the flute. tural Doha audience. Shashank is arguably the best bam- Established in January this music than vocal. When you bring for the year, Hindustani Music To be held at the Drama Theat- While Bhatt will be perform- boo flutist in the world. year, Beats and Tunes Events is in some musicians together to per- concert on September 27 by San- er of Cultural Village Foundation ing for the second time in Doha, it A first-of-its-kind jugalbandi in owned by Noora Mannai, a lead- form, then jugalbandi is the best. jeev Abayankar and a Carnatic (Katara), the show will also see will be the fourth performance for Doha, this Indian classical music ing Qatari businesswoman, and “There cannot be a better tim- music concert on November 15 by Amita Dalal on sitar, Himanshu his jugalbandi partner Shashank in show is conceptualised to justify Varshini Gopal, a multi-talented ing for this bonding between a Qa- Trichur Bros, are also finalised,” on tabla and Patri Satish Kumar on Qatar. Beats and Tunes Events’ tag line of Indian woman residing in Doha. tari and an Indian national as 2019 Varshini said.