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Sheikh Jassim conveys Amir’s AMIR ARRIVES IN KUALA LUMPUR condolences on Bush’s death Huge boost to WASHINGTON HH Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani, the Personal Representative of HH the Amir, conveyed the condolences of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani to the family of former US President George H W Bush, the 41st President of the US, dur- Qatar’s water ing the funeral ceremony held in Washington DC on Wednesday. (QNA) security plans Committee to regulate Kahramaa to launch mega reservoirs non-Qatari ownership project at Umm Salal on December 11 and use of real estate QNA capacity of 100 million gallons per tank. DOHA The Cabinet on Wednesday approved a draft deci- DOHA The Water Security Mega Reser- sion to form a committee to regulate non-Qatari ownership voirs Project is one of the largest of its and use of real estate and determine the committee’s work IN a major boost to Qatar’s efforts to kind in the world. The mega reservoirs system and remuneration. The Ministry of Justice prepared achieve water security, Qatar Gen- are being built along with integrated the draft decision as part of completing the necessary deci- eral Electricity and pumping stations in- sions to activate the provisions of Law 16 of 2018, regulat- Water Corporation cluding more than 650 ing non-Qatari ownership and use of real estate. (Kahramaa) has an- km of interconnecting The draft included the formation of the committee nounced to launch the water pipelines. headed by a representative of the Ministry of Justice with the Water Security Mega The Deputy Amir membership of representatives of the authorities concerned. Reservoirs Project at HH Sheikh Abdullah As per the law, the committee will be entrusted with propos- the pumping stations bin Hamad al Thani The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday ing areas where non-Qataris are allowed to own and use real in Umm Salal area on launched the first on a working visit to Malaysia. The Amir was welcomed upon arrival at the Kuala Lumpur estate, proposing the terms and conditions of non-Qatari December 11. phase of water pump- International Airport by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia Saifuddin Abdullah, Qatar’s ownership and use of real estate. It will propose the benefits, The QR14.5 billion OThe QR14.5 billion pro- ing of the strategic Ambassador to Malaysia HE Fahad Mohammed Kafood and members of the Qatari incentives and facilities granted to property owners and project is being imple- ject is being implemented mega reservoirs pro- embassy. (QNA) non-Qatari users, proposing fees and services in the areas mented in five regions in five regions of the ject in Al Thamama determined by the Cabinet and any other functions ordered by of the country includ- country. last July. a decision of the Council of Ministers. (QNA) ing in Umm Salal, Al The project is part Thumama, Rawdat OThe total capacity of of the state’s plans and Rashed and Umm Bi- the project is currently efforts to increase the raka. The implementa- 960 million gallons of strategic water storage tion of the mega project water, and will reach 2300 and meet water needs started in May 2015. million gallons at the end in all areas. Turkey seeks Report on UAE violations Currently, the to- of its first phase It is considered tal capacity of the pro- the backbone of the arrest of MBS ject is 960 million gal- water security in the next month: NHRC chief lons of water, which will reach 2300 state in line with Qatar National Vi- aides over million gallons at the end of its first sion 2030 and Kahramaa mission of QNA Commissioner for Human phase. This capacity will increase with providing high quality and sustain- GENEVA Rights to hold the Saudi au- the completion of all phases. able electricity and water for better Khashoggi murder thorities accountable for their There are a total of 15 tanks with a living in Qatar. A Turkish court on QATAR’S National Commit- whereabouts and press for Wednesday issued tee for Human Rights (NHRC) their immediate release. arrest warrants for Chairman Dr Ali bin Smaikh Marri conveyed to the two suspects close al Marri has announced that High Commissioner the suf- to Saudi Crown a comprehensive report docu- fering of the families of the Prince Moham- menting Emirati violations Qatari detained citizens in the med bin Salman of the International Court of absence of any information Two mega cruise ships over the murder Justice’s decisions and the about their whereabouts. of journalist Jamal UAE’s continuation of putting He said the NHRC provid- Khashoggi. The obstacles for Qatar’s citizens ed all the information request- arrive at Doha Port chief prosecutor’s and residents will be out next ed by the relevant UN bodies office in Istanbul filed an application on month. Dr Ali bin Smaikh al Marri on the identity of Qatari na- Two mega cruise ships — MSC Lirica and Mein Schiff Tuesday to obtain the warrants for Ahmad During a meeting with UN tionals who are arbitrarily de- 4 — arrived at the Doha Port simultaneously on al Assiri and Saud al Qahtani, described High Commissioner for Hu- human rights violations, and tained in Saudi Arabia. Wednesday. The two ships brought more than 6,000 in court documents as being “among the man Rights Michelle Bachelet issuing the first official UN re- He stressed that the NHRC planners” of Khashoggi’s grisly killing.. The in Geneva, the NHRC chief port that explicitly condemns will not remain silent and will visitors to Qatar. prosecutor’s office concluded that there is called on the United Nations such violations. continue its actions and take “strong suspicion” that Saud al Qahtani High Commission for Human He also called on the United all legal measures until the and Ahmed Asiri were among the planners Rights to take urgent steps to Nations High Commission for citizens are released. of the murder. PAGE 10 stop the UAE violations and Human Rights to take meas- Marri also handed over ensure compliance of Abu ures to ensure that the siege reports of violations during a Dhabi with the ICJ decisions. countries comply with the find- year and a half of the siege to Marri praised the effective ings of the technical mission of the UN High Commissioner role played by UNHCR in ad- the UN following a visit to Doha for Human Rights. 2022 World Cup to boost dressing the serious violations in November 2017. The NHRC chief also caused by the blockade of Marri also discussed the hoped that the next Gulf sum- QU improves global ranking performance of banks in Qatar through its numerous issue of four Qatari nation- mit will establish a mecha- (PG 12 ) reports and correspondence als arbitrarily detained by the nism to find a solution to the in computer science (PG 5) Qatar: Moody’s with the blockading countries, Saudi authorities. suffering of the victims of the demanding the cessation of He called on the High siege and will redress them.

Lebanese National Library revived with Now, Qataris feel much less $25 mn Qatari funding opens to public attached to GCC: Survey In December 2010, 66% citizens felt connected to QNA the Amir and his congratulations BEIRUT to the Lebanon President, govern- the GCC countries. However, this figure dropped to ment and the people on the inau- 21% in November 2017 LEBANESE National Library in guration of this cultural edifice in Beirut, which has been revived the centre of the capital, Beirut, with funding from Qatar, was in- which has been centre of many augurated by the Lebanese Presi- cultures and civilizations. dent Michel Aoun on Wednesday. Beirut has maintained its cul- Qatar provided $25 million for the ture and unique identity in the library’s rehabilitation and devel- east, and has become a landmark, opment project. unlike any other, he added. The opening ceremony was Jaber thanked the Lebanese also attended by the Lebanese president for the inauguration of Prime Minister-designate Saad al this iconic cultural landmark. Hariri. He said the Amir had issued There has been a marked decline in the emotional attachment Qataris feel with the In his speech, the Lebanese directions to follow up the efforts Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states in the post-blockade period, a new survey president thanked the Amir made by the Father Amir since has pointed out. The results of National Identity Survey revealed that while a large HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad 2006 to promote the National Li- proportion of Qataris feel strongly connected to the Islamic and Arab world, their al Thani, the Father Amir HH brary in Lebanon with the opening attachment with the GCC states has seen a dramatic decline. “In December 2010, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al of this historical cultural edifice, 66 percent of citizens said they felt very connected to Gulf countries. In November Thani, and the Qatari Govern- which resembles Lebanon, the 2017, this figure dropped to 21 percent,” Majid al Ansari, director of Policy Depart- ment, which have been keen to National Library. non HE Mohammed bin Hassan homeland of crafts, civilization ment at the Institute for Social and Economic Research, said. PAGE 2 fund the rehabilitation of the Qatar’s Ambassador to Leba- al Jaber conveyed the greetings of and cultural wealth. 02 Thursday, December 6, 2018

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‘Amir’s visit to Malaysia PM OPENS LUSAIL MARINA WALKWAY an opportunity to discuss bilateral relations with PM’

QNA ister, followed by a session of KUALA LUMPUR official talks in the presence of HH the Amir’s accompanying MINISTRY of Foreign Affairs delegation and a number of sen- of Malaysia has described the ior Malaysian officials. Amir His Highness Sheikh The visit will mark the Tamim bin Hamad al Thani’s first official meeting between working visit to Malaysia and HH the Amir and the prime his talks with Prime Minister minister since Dr Mahathir of Malaysia Dr Mahathir Mo- took office in May, the press hamad as an excellent opportu- release added. nity for both leaders to discuss During the visit, HH the bilateral matters and exchange Amir will honour the winners views on a range of interna- of ‘Sheikh Tamim Anti-Cor- tional issues of mutual concern ruption International Excel- and interests. lence Award’ during a cere- PRIME Minister and Minister of interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani inaugurated the Lusail Marina walkway, at a ceremony held in Lusail City on Wednesday In a press release issued mony that will take place on evening. The prime minister also toured the walkway to get acquainted with the latest walkway services and facilities, which have been developed according to world-class standards. on Wednesday, the Malaysian Friday in the Malaysian city of The event also featured aquatic shows. The event was attended by a number of their excellencies, sheikhs and ministers. (QNA) Foreign Ministry said that HH Putrajaya in cooperation with the Amir is scheduled to have the United Nations, according a meeting with the prime min- to the press release. Qataris feel much less Cabinet amends decision to include minister in key panel News attached to GCC: Study THE Cabinet, at its weekly The Council of Ministers in brief meeting chaired by Prime also approved the second exec- Minister HE Sheikh Abdul- utive programme in education, In December 2010, 66% citizens expressed feeling connected to lah bin Nasser bin Khalifa higher education and scientific Amir congratulates Thai king GCC countries but this figure dropped to 21% in November 2017 al Thani at Amiri Diwan on research of the educational and THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani on Wednesday Wednesday, amended some scientific cooperation agree- sent a cable of congratulations to King Maha Vajiralongkorn provisions of its decision ment between the governments of the Kingdom of Thailand on the occasion of his country’s TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The results reveal that while a large proportion No 30 of 2017 setting up the of Qatar and Sudan for the aca- National Day. (QNA) DOHA of Qataris feel strongly connected to the Committee for Policies of Fi- demic years (2018-2019, 2019- nancing the State’s projects, 2020, 2020-2021). Deputy Amir greets king of Thailand SINCE the blockade was im- Islamic and Arab world, their attachment with to include HE the Minister Furthermore, the Cabi- posed on Qatar by the Saudi- the GCC states has seen a drastic decline of Commerce and Industry in net approved that necessary THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani led bloc in June 2017, there the membership of measures be taken to endorse on Wednesday sent a cable of congratulations to King Maha has been a marked decline in THE committee. agreement between the gov- Vajiralongkorn of Thailand on the occasion of his country’s the emotional attachment Qa- interest in the Gulf countries,” ferences between national The Cabinet also approved ernments of Qatar and Para- National Day. (QNA) taris have with the Gulf Coop- said Majid al Ansari, director identity on the one hand, and the financial budget needed guay on the cancellation of visa eration Council (GCC) states, a of Policy Department at SESRI. the Gulf, Arab and Islamic for the activities of the Qatar requirements for holders of PM congratulates Thai counterpart new survey shows. “In December 2010, identities on the other, 93% Information and Communi- diplomatic, official and private This comes as part of the nearly 66 percent of citizens of the citizens cited national cation Technology Exhibition passports, as well as a memo- PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah findings of the National Iden- expressed feeling very con- identity as similar to Islamic and Conference (QITCOM), randum of understanding for bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani on Wednesday sent a cable of tity Survey carried out by QU nected to Gulf countries. This identity. scheduled to be held in Doha cooperation in tourism and congratulations to the Prime Minister of Thailand Prayut Chan- Social and Economic Survey percentage dropped down sig- On the social side, the re- on October 29-30, 2019. business events. (QNA) o-cha on the occasion of his country’s National Day. (QNA) Research Institute (SESRI). nificantly in a study carried out sults show that 75% of the The survey, which aimed at after the blockade, in Novem- citizens meet with their fami- Personal Representative of identifying the key compo- ber 2017, to just 21 percent,” lies at least once a week, while nents of “identity” in Qatar Ansari noted. 55% said they wear only Qatari Amir arrives in Washington to help policymakers in fram- “There is a great debate dress at public places unless Shura Dy Speaker meets HH the Personal Representative of the Amir Sheikh Jassim ing national policies, included about the concept of nation- they are taking part in sports. bin Hamad al Thani arrived in the US capital, Washington, 1,226 adult Qataris as the re- al identity. In this project, As for the importance of delegation from Europe on Wednesday to attend the funeral of former US President spondents. we have identified four key tribe or family in decision George H W Bush, the 41st president of the US. (QNA) The results reveal that while characteristics of the nation- making, 40 per cent of the re- DEPUTY Speaker of the Ad- sory roles of the Council. a large proportion of Qataris al identity, namely the lan- spondents said it was an im- visory (Shura) Council HE The delegation praised FM sends message to feel strongly connected to the guage, meaning the operative portant factor in marriages; 35 Mohammed bin Abdulla al Qatar’s efforts in supporting Islamic and Arab worlds, their and the written including the per cent said it was a key factor Sulaiti met with the visiting the Arab-European relations Greek Parliament president attachment with the GCC states local dialects, the official lan- in choosing a place to live; and Chairman of the Eastwest for peace and stability in the GREEK Parliament President Nikos Voutsis has received a has seen a drastic decline. guage and the linguistic struc- 25 per cent saw it as pivotal in European Institute Giuseppe region and the world, and ac- written message from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Also, more than 99 percent tures; religion; the local cul- choosing the nature of work. Scognamiglio and the del- knowledged the state’s devel- Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al of the Qataris expressed very ture, which is identified from The study also shows that egation of Italian students ac- opment in various fields. Thani pertaining to bilateral relations and means of boosting strong attachment with their dress and customs in various 86% of citizens prefer to teach companying him. The meeting was attend- them. The message was handed over by Ambassador of Qatar country. forms and manifestations; their children the English lan- During the meeting, Su- ed by Assistant Secretary- to Greece HE Abdulaziz Ali al Naama during a meeting with “Compared with the pre- and finally, history, by which guage, while 73% believe that laiti briefed the delegation on General of the Shura Council the Director of the Diplomatic Office of the Greek Parliament vious studies, there has been we mean the national history avoiding Arabic in the work- Qatar’s positions, its internal Nasser bin Ali al Khater and President S Theokharopoulos. (QNA) a decline in the percentage of and its extensions.” place negatively affects nation- and external policies, as well a number of officials of the citizens who expressed their On the similarities or dif- al identity. as the legislative and supervi- Council. (QNA)

‘Qatar keen on Afghan reconciliation’

MINISTER of State for For- the meeting of foreign ministers Qatar committed to promoting education eign Affairs HE Sultan bin of the countries taking part in Saad al Muraikhi has affirmed ‘The Resolute Support Mission QATAR has confirmed its com- education to more than 13 per- tion centres for them and im- my in line with Qatar National al Thani announced recently Qatar’s role in achieving na- (RSM)’ at the headquarters of mitment towards its pledge to cent of the gross domestic prod- plementing a comprehensive Vision 2030 which sets goals Qatar’s pledge to provide tional reconciliation and peace the North Atlantic Treaty Or- the world in the field of educa- uct (GDP), in addition to its system for their evaluation. for sustainable development quality education to a mil- in Afghanistan, through its ganization (NATO) in Brussels tion, wherein its constitution continuous development of the At the Global Education in all sectors. lion girls in areas of conflict role as a mediator between the on Wednesday. endorses that education is the educational and research cen- Meeting in Brussels, Minis- With regards to Qatar’s by 2021, part of supporting conflicting parties, in coordi- He stressed Qatar’s stance in main pillar in the society and a tres and sources of soft power. ter of Education and Higher keenness to achieve further the Charlevoix Declaration nation and consultation with support of maintaining security basic right. Qatar is also keen on edu- Education HE Dr Mohammed partnerships globally in sup- on Quality Education for its strategic allies. and achieving peace and stabil- Qatar has accorded great cating students with special bin Abdul Wahed al Hammadi porting education, Ham- Girls, Adolescent Girls and The minister made the re- ity in Afghanistan, praising the importance to this sector by in- needs through qualifying said that Qatar started to shift madi said that the Amir HH Women in Developing Coun- marks while participating in role of NATO. (QNA/BRUSSELS) creasing its allocated budget to many schools to be integra- to a knowledge-based econo- Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad tries. (QNA/BRUSSELS) Nation Thursday, December 6, 2018 03 CCQ promotes Arabic language richness Submissions open World Arabic Language Day commemorates approval of Arabic by the UN as one of its six official languages for 2019 WISE Prize TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK criteria, with individuals or TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA teams of up to six people being DOHA expected to show their com- THE World Innovation Summit mitment to education, demon- THE Community College of Qa- for Education (WISE), an ini- strate their capacity to gener- tar (CCQ) celebrated the World tiative of Qatar Foundation, has ate positive systemic change Arabic Language Day with a opened the submission period through their leadership, and host of activities organised by for the 2019 WISE Prize for Ed- prove that their projects have CCQ faculty and students. ucation - the first distinction of had sustainable impact. The event was attended by its kind to recognise outstand- In 2019, a panel of inde- the Ambassador of China to ing, world-class contributions pendent judges will select 12 Qatar HE Li Chen, CCQ Presi- to education. WISE Prize finalists, who will dent Dr Mohamed al Naemi, Dr Mohamed al Naemi, Ambassador of China to Qatar Established in 2011 by Her then be required to submit a and the College Dean Dr Ab- CCQ President HE Li Chen. Highness Sheikha Moza bint proposal outlining how they dallah Hazaimeh, alongside a Nasser, chairperson of Qatar aim to use the WISE Prize number of VIP guests and Ara- and finally the collaborative re- but extends in esteem as it is centuries. With the first phase available in the second phase. Foundation, the WISE Prize funds. The jury will review bic language experts. lations between Qatar and his the language of Islam, our civi- set to be launched later this On her part, Tahani Abu for Education raises the status proposals during the final eval- The World Arabic Language country. lisation and heritage. Arabic month, the project – which has Musa, the Arabic track co- of education by giving it similar uation period before selecting Day commemorates approval of The event’s guest speakers is the language through which generously received the direct ordinator at the college, prestige enjoyed in other areas the 2019 WISE Prize for Edu- Arabic by the United Nations as also discussed Arabic calligra- we communicate and express support and sponsorship of the commented:“With a long his- for which international recog- cation Laureate(s). one of its six official languages phy and supporting creativity our feelings of joy and sorrow, Amiri Diwan and the Amir His tory that dates back to the 6th nition exists, such as literature, The winner will be an- in 1973. and intellectuals in Qatar. More- hopes and aspirations, as well Highness Sheikh Tamim bin century, Arabic is one of the peace and economics. nounced during the open- The activities ranged from over, the ceremony featured as our past, present and aspira- Hamad al Thani – is considered most fascinating languages that The WISE Prize for Educa- ing plenary of the 2019 WISE interactive competitions and staging of a play titled ‘The Devil tions for the future.” an extraordinary accomplish- combines strength, resilience tion Laureate(s) will receive a Summit, which will take place calligraphy exhibits to poetry in Danger’. Written by celebrat- He added: “On this occa- ment, after several attempts by and the ability to embrace the $500,000 cash prize to help in Doha from October 28 to recitations by students and ed Arabic Writer Tawfik al Ha- sion, I would like to tell our stu- different Arab nations to launch various arts and sciences, and them continue their work in ed- 30, 2019. speeches by experts that col- keem, the play was performed in dents to always remain proud a historical dictionary of the Ar- also carries the perfect blend of ucation, as well as a gold medal. The Laureate(s) will gain lectively defined this year’s collaboration with the Theatre of our Arabic language, renew abic language have failed. elegance and eloquence.” Besides celebrating out- global visibility and opportu- theme ‘Our Language ... Crea- Arts programme at CCQ. the covenant to preserve it, and Dr Mohammed al Obaidi, She elaborated: “Today, standing education leaders, the nities to collaborate through tivity and Delight’, which aims Commenting on the occa- strive to learn it, so that every- deputy executive director of Arabic is the 5th most widely WISE Prize also supports re- various platforms, including at highlighting the aesthetic as- sion, CCQ President Dr Naemi day becomes one where we cel- Doha Historical Dictionary spoken language in the world cipients to shape the future of the global summit and WISE pects of the Arabic language, as said: “We convene today to ebrate our beloved language.” Foundation and one of the pro- with an estimated 390 million education, providing Laureates events across the world, as well well as its ability to incorporate celebrate the World Arabic One of the event’s highlights ject founders, pointed out that speakers, in addition to being with tailored support over two as WISE communications and new terminology related to arts Language Day, and it is out of was a speaking session on the such attempts date back to the the liturgical language of 1.6 bil- years to grow their initiative publications. and sciences. both pride and duty that we making of ‘Doha Historical Dic- early 20th century, noting that lion Muslims.” and scale its impact. Nominations for the 2019 As this year’s main speaker, carry the banner of our beauti- tionary’, a momentous literary the first phase of the project will The college concluded the Nominations can be sub- WISE Prize for Education can Li Chen talked about his experi- ful language, for its greatness project that chronicles the ori- include launching of the elec- ceremony with the honouring mitted from until 1pm GMT on be submitted online at: www. ence in learning Arabic, his ef- is not limited to a single chap- gin, meaning and evolution of tronic version of the dictionary of the event’s participants and February 26, 2019. They will wise-qatar.org/2019-wise- forts of teaching Arabic in China ter in the history of languages, Arabic’s rich vocabulary over 20 and the print version will be contest winners. be judged according to strict prize-education HMC urges people to get HIV test to mark World AIDS Day

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tion, its prevention and how to Diseases and AIDS Program demic,” said Dr Khal. Public Health that is focused on against all forms of sexually DOHA get tested. Manager Dr Abdullatif al Khal He added, “HIV is spread raising awareness of the virus as transmitted infections. Human immunodeficiency said the main method of HIV mainly through physical contact well as providing comprehen- “Gonorrhea and syphilis HAMAD Medical Corpora- virus infection and acquired transmission is through sex- during intercourse or by sharing sive care to affected individuals are among the most common tion’s (HMC) Communicable immune deficiency syndrome ual intercourse with an HIV- injection needles with some- living in the country. types of STIs. These are infec- Disease Center (CDC) is mark- (HIV/AIDS) is a spectrum of infected person. one who has HIV. It can also “Under the national pro- tions that are passed from one ing World AIDS Day 2018 by conditions caused by infection “We have seen an increase be transmitted from a mother gramme, anyone living in Qatar person to another through in- urging people to ‘know their with the human immunodefi- in the number of new infections to her child during pregnancy who is diagnosed with HIV is timate physical contact, includ- status’ and get tested for the ciency virus (HIV). this year and this is mainly and childbirth. Therefore, eve- given the appropriate counsel- ing sexual intercourse. STIs are virus and other sexually trans- There are 37 million peo- among young people. Each year ry pregnant woman should be ling and the most advanced very common and the World mitted infections (STIs). ple globally living with HIV/ in Qatar, between 15 and 25 tested for HIV during the early treatment available. They are Health Organization estimates World AIDS Day is marked AIDS, with around one-third new HIV cases are diagnosed. stages of her pregnancy because also assured of confidentiality that more than one million STIs annually on December 1. of these people unaware that This means we need to enhance treatment of the mother will and support.” said Dr Khal. are acquired every day across This week, HMC is holding they are infected. our efforts to educate the com- Dr Abdullatif al Khal. prevent transmission of the vi- Dr Hussam al Soub, senior the world,” said Dr Soub. a range of educational events In 2017, around 1.8 million munity about risks, how the rus to her baby.” consultant at HMC’s Infectious Dr Soub said regular testing across the organisation, as well people worldwide were newly virus is transmitted and how the outcome of the treatment. Dr Khal said Qatar has put Diseases Unit, said HIV/AIDS for STIs is important because it as in the community, to raise infected with HIV. they can be tested. The earlier Through education and aware- in place a National AIDS Pro- is a type of STI, urging people to is possible to have an infection awareness about the HIV infec- HMC’s Head of Infectious HIV is diagnosed, the better ness, we can help end the epi- gram through the Ministry of take steps to protect themselves and not be aware of it.

Qatar attends MoTC promotes private sector’s Arab ministers’ participation in transport projects meet in Egypt QNA applied technology,” he said. DOHA He added that the workshop aims to clarify the great efforts that QATAR participated in the 38th Ses- THE Ministry of Transport and are being made by the ministry to sion of the Council of Arab Social Communications (MoTC) organ- involve the private sector in the Affairs Ministers in Egyptian city of ised a workshop to promote private implementation of projects and to Sharm El Sheikh on Wednesday. sector’s participation in the coun- present these efforts to the largest Qatar’s delegation was headed by try’s transport projects. group of stakeholders, in addition Permanent Representative of Qatar The workshop ‘Private Sector to ensuring the adoption of projects to the Arab League HE Ambassador Participation Strategy for Qatar’s that add real value to the develop- Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz al Sahlawi. Transport Projects in Qatar’ saw ment of Qatar. During the session, the council the participation of the Ministry “It is time to expand the private discussed a number of items on its of Finance, Qatar Chamber, Qatar sector participation in all eligible agenda, including the preparation of National Bank (QNB) and Qatar government projects, particularly the social files for the Arab summit in Businessmen Association. transport and communication pro- Tunis in 2019 and the fourth econom- Director of the MoTC Techni- jects suitable for this partnership,” ic and social development summit in cal Affairs Department Sheikh Mo- he said. Lebanon next year. hammed bin Khalid al Thani said He stressed the importance of The council is also following up the strategy reflects the vision of an environment, legal and regu- the implementation of the social el- the wise leadership in supporting latory framework to ensure the ements of the sustainable develop- the private sector in making it a success of such effort, as well as ment goals 2030 through the eradica- fundamental asset for the national encouraging all relevant parties to tion of multi-dimensional poverty in economy by involving it in nation- develop an appropriate legal envi- the Arab countries and the rights of wide development process. ronment that supports the strategy persons with disabilities within the “This is within the State’s keen- of private sector participation in framework of sustainable develop- ness to develop policies, standards, State projects. ment plan 2030. regulation and programmes that The ministry had finalised a Furthermore, the council reviews encourage the private sector’s par- consultancy study on the project the participation of the Council of ticipation in Qatar’s economic de- ‘Private Sector Participation Strat- Arab Social Affairs Ministers in re- velopment projects,” he said. egy for Qatar’s Transport Projects gional and international events rele- He said the MoTC has given in Qatar’. vant to its competence, the Arab strat- an ideal example of promoting a The new strategy includes an egy for older persons, the decision of broader private sector participation all-inclusive guide that explains the Arab summit on supporting Somalia in mobility projects. framework and mechanism of the and the decision of the Arab Summit “This helps enrich Qatar’s pri- private sector’s participation in rail, on supporting internally displaced vate sector investment approach land, maritime and aviation trans- persons in Arab countries. (QNA) and thereby localise expertise and port projects. Partial opening of Al Manaseer Intersection TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

THE Public Works Authority (Ashghal) will partially open Al Manaseer Intersection to traffic after the removal of the temporary roundabout on Friday, December 7, in coordination with the General Directorate of Traffic. Ashghal recently converted the intersection into a temporary signal- controlled roundabout to facilitate expansion works on Al Manaseer In- tersection to accommodate the cur- rent and future traffic by constructing additional lanes. Once fully completed, the in- tersection will consist of four main lanes, three lanes to turn left, and and other infrastructure utilities the diversion. one dedicated U-turn lane on Al as part of Al Furousiya Street Ashghal has requested all road Forousiya Street. Development Project. users to abide by the speed limit This is in addition to construct- The Public Works Authority will and follow the road signs to ensure ing a new surface water network instal road signs to guide motorists of their safety. 04 Thursday, December 6, 2018 Nation Ooredoo unveils new safety Ooredoo launches QR5 prepaid cards devices for children and pets TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK day of purchase; a QR5 Dawli DOHA Card providing 30 interna- communications at Ooredoo, In order to benefit from tional minutes to India, Nepal MyKi Touch and MyKi Pet allow said, “Child safety is of para- this revolutionary new safety OOREDOO has announced (NTC and Ncell), Philippines mount importance. We un- concept, customers should the introduction of QR5 pre- (Globe and SmartMobile) real-time tracking and controlling derstand parents worry about purchase the tracker – avail- paid cards, widening its cus- Pakistan, Bangladesh and In- their children, and equally pet able for sale at a recommended tomer base and making its donesia, with validity until TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the device using the MyKi ap- owners worry about a beloved retail price of QR325 for the services accessible to more midnight on date of purchase; DOHA plication on any mobile device animal getting lost. With these MyKi Touch and QR275 for the people in Qatar. and a QR5 Flexi card giving 30 or tablet, or even through a web simple yet highly effective de- MyKi Pet – and get hold of the The new prepaid card is Flexi points. PARENTS and pet owners in browser. vices, both parents and pet micro SIM required to oper- intended to serve the needs of Manar Khalifa al Mu- Qatar can now keep tabs on The MyKi Touch device of- owners can relax a little more ate it, available at any Ooredoo consumers who may not want raikhi, director PR and cor- their children and their pets fers enhanced safety features knowing they can track the lo- Shop. They then need to pay long-term services or the more porate communications at any time of the day and night, such as call blocking, which cation of the device their child a monthly subscription fee of expensive cards. Ooredoo, said, “We are de- thanks to an exciting new ensures the device can’t receive or pet is wearing, and identify QR35 or, for the first year only, It will be available in a lighted to be expanding our launch from Ooredoo. calls from unknown or blocked where that device is. an advance yearly payment of number of options depending prepaid card offering, ensur- MyKi Touch and MyKi Pet numbers, and special number ordinates to their parents and “With the MyKi device, QR 340. Thereafter, subscrip- on customer requirements: ing our products and services – devices worn by a child or pet speed dials whereby parents initiates a call to the speed-dial they can also rest asured their tion will revert to monthly. A QR5 data card giving you are accessible to all sectors that connects with the MyKi can set their own numbers as number straight away. child will be able to contact The MyKi Touch Pack 210MB data from purchase of our community. It’s im- mobile application – are fitted speed dials. Additionally, devices can them easily in case of an emer- subscription comes with 500 until midnight; a QR5 Hala portant to us that anyone with GPS and GSM tracking, Parents can also input a set be pre-set with zones so that if gency. At Ooredoo, the needs of minutes of local calls per Smart Card giving the cus- who wants to use Ooredoo so parents and pet owners can of authorised numbers to which the device leaves or enters the parents – and indeed pet own- month and 0.5GB data, while tomer 30 local minutes and as their telecommunications identify the location of the de- the watch can make calls. And, zone, parents and pet owners ers – are important to us and the MyKi Pet Pack subscrip- 200MB promotional data, provider can do so, and we vice any time. in case of emergency, children will be notified straight away. we’re pleased to be able to offer tion includes 0.5GB data with with the calls valid for 5 days look forward to welcoming They can also control, ob- can press an SOS button that Manar Khalifa al Murai- these devices and services to calls and messages charged at from purchase and the data many more customers to the serve and make adjustments to automatically sends GPS co- khi, director PR and corporate enhance their digital lives.” standard out-of-bundle rates. valid until midnight on the Ooredoo family.” Qatargas wins ‘Sword & Globe Vodafone implements of Honour Award’ for fifth time Smart Bus solution in TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and safety, or environmental DOHA management. This is such a significant achievement be- Shafallah Center buses IN recognition of its commit- cause it also requires an or- ment to safety management ganisation to demonstrate TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and excellence in environ- how they intend to continually DOHA mental management, Qatar- improve in specific aspects of gas’ Commercial and Shipping health, safety and environ- LEVERAGING their expertise Group was awarded, for the mental management.” as leaders in the Internet of fifth consecutive year, the Lawrence Waterman, Things (IoT), Vodafone Qatar prestigious Sword of Honour chairman of the British Safety has equipped all the 60 buses and Globe of Honour by the Council, said: “The Sword and of Shafallah Center for Persons British Safety Council. Globe award winners have with Disability with Vodafone’s In the presence of Qatargas set an example of excellence Smart Bus solution – which in- Chief Executive Officer Khalid in the management of health, cludes Fleet Management and veillance product, each bus is to use our expertise to enable bin Khalifa al Thani, Qatargas safety and environmental risk Video Surveillance -- to help equipped with a smart IP cam- organisations of all sizes in the Shipping Manager Abdur- worldwide, further strength- make the children’s journeys era that records all of the trips country to optimise, automate rahman al Mulla received the In the presence of Qatargas Chief Executive Officer Khalid bin Khalifa ening the case for good health safer and more efficient. and enables the centre to access and innovate using IoT technol- awards at a ceremony in Lon- al Thani, Qatargas Shipping Manager Abdurrahman al Mulla received and safety at work. We should The Smart Bus Solution any camera in real-time via the ogies relevant to their needs.” don recently. the awards at a ceremony in London recently. remember, however, that the tracks the bus location and web portal. The live streaming Mohammed al Saadi, sup- Qatargas is one of the ten management of health and driver behaviour while provid- feed is transmitted via Voda- port services department man- organisations worldwide that consecutive year. These pres- for promoting excellence in safety is not only about acci- ing real-time traffic data and fone’s world class high speed ager at Shafallah Center, said: won the ‘double’ by being tigious awards are testament workplace health, safety and dent prevention. For a com- navigation for shorter jour- network which is fully secure “We would like to extend our awarded both the Sword of to the world-class standards environmental management.” pany to be truly successful neys. The tracking portal is ac- and encrypted. gratitude to Vodafone Qatar Honour and Globe of Honour. we maintain at Qatargas, and Mike Robinson, chief ex- and for its employees to be cessed by the Shafallah Center Mohammed al Yafei, head for supporting the center by Commenting on the ac- most importantly, they recog- ecutive of the British Safety engaged, committed and hap- through the internet, or on a of public sector at Vodafone Qa- equipping our buses with the colades, Khalid bin Khalifa al nise our commitment to op- Council, said: “The Sword of py, it must create conditions mobile phone, and the telemat- tar, said, “We are honoured that surveillance system. This step Thani, said, “Qatargas is very erating safely, efficiently and Honour and Globe of Honour where people are able to thrive ics tracking device sends event the Shafallah Center has chosen is in line with our efforts to proud to receive the Sword reliably. On behalf of Qatar- awards recognise and reward at work. This is the true mean- reports to the centre via e-mail Vodafone as its technology part- provide better safety and pro- of Honour and the Globe of gas, I would like to congratu- the organisations that have ing of wellbeing and it’s our and pop-up signals. ner to keep more than 600 chil- tection for the centre’s children Honour awards for the fifth late the British Safety Council reached the pinnacle of health industry’s goal for the future.” Via the Vodafone Video Sur- dren safe. It gives us great pride at all times.” Woqod’s Open Day event First of Rabia II 1440 H attracts Qatari graduates on Saturday, says QCH THE new crescent of the Hijric in a press statement. QATAR Fuel Company (Wo- Qatari graduates to provide line with the Qatar National month ‘Rabia II 1440 H’ will “The ‘age’ of the new cres- qod) hosted an open induction training and development op- Vision 2030, Woqod is com- be born on Friday, ‘Rabia I 29 cent of ‘Rabia II 1440 H’ will be 6 day as part of its Qatarisation portunities, and to engage in mitted to developing the Qa- 1440 H’, (December 7, 2018) hours and 22 minutes at sunset programme on Tuesday. the work of a fuel company. tari human capital, with of- at 10.21am Doha time (7.21am time on Friday. The set time of The event was scheduled It also aimed to support Qatar fering the best opportunities Universal Time), according to the new crescent will be 5.01pm in two phases to receive appli- National vision 2030 for the to join the Woqod workforce. the astronomical calculations by and the sunset at 4.44pm local cations for vocational training development of human capital This endeavour provided us Qatar Calendar House (QCH). time,” said Dr Marzouk. “The and development programme, and enhancement of national an opportunity to meet with Consequently, the first of new crescent of ‘Rabia II 1440 as well as to offer an easy ac- competencies. the graduate students and Hijric month ‘Rabia II 1440 H’ can be observed with the help cess for students to the induc- Eng Saad Rashid al Mu- showcase them the tremen- H’ will be on Saturday (De- of astronomical telescope from The event sought to attract Qatari graduates to provide training and de- tion programme. hannadi, chief executive of- dous opportunities that Wo- cember 8), said Dr Beshir most Arabic and Islamic coun- velopment opportunities, and to engage in the work of a fuel company. The event sought to attract ficer of Woqod, said: “In qod offers.” (TNN) Marzouk, astronomer at QCH, tries,” added Dr Marzouk. (TNN)

Chrysler 300 C models MCI recalls GMC of 2015-2016 recalled Savana models QIC marks World Diabetes Day THE Ministry of Commerce and Industry THE Ministry of Commerce and Indus- with awareness session for staff (MCI), in collaboration with United Cars try (MCI), in collaboration with Mannai Almana, dealer of Chrysler vehicles in Qa- Trading Company, dealer of GMC vehi- tar, has announced the recall of Chrysler cles in Qatar, has announced the recall 300 C models of 2015-2016 over a poten- of GMC Savana models of 2014-2016 tial defect in the AutoPark functionality since liquid can leak into the driver’s system in the models. power window switches. The ministry The ministry has urged all customers said the recall comes within the frame- to report any violations to its Consumer work of its efforts to protect consumers Protection and Anti-Commercial Fraud De- and ensure that car dealers follow up on partment. (TNN) vehicle defects and repairs. (TNN)

The workshop included a presentation on diabetes and a free medical check-up for the QIC staff.

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the QIC staff. part of our Corporate Social Re- DOHA The attendees also benefited By raising awareness of sponsibility, this initiative re- from the talk given by diabetes diabetes and embarking upon iterates our commitment both QATAR Insurance Company educators and therapeutic nu- as a corporate citizen and as a (QIC), the leading insurer in the tritionists, who spoke at length initiatives such as this, we responsible employer. By rais- country, in collaboration with about following a healthy diet would like to ensure ing awareness of this disease and Syrian American Medical Cent- and lifestyle. well-being of all our embarking upon initiatives such er marked the World Diabetes The awareness campaign employees, who we consider as this, we would like to ensure Day by organising an awareness aligns with QIC Group’s ef- our most important asset’ well-being of all our employees, workshop for its staff. forts towards realising the who we consider our most im- The workshop included a Qatar National Diabetes Strat- ~ Abdulla al Mulla, group chief portant asset.” presentation on the risk factors egy launched by the Supreme administrative officer of QIC “Renewing our efforts under of diabetes, its symptoms and Council of Health last year. the theme ‘Preventing Diabetes early signs, strategies for pre- It also puts a spotlight on the Together’, we want to educate vention and treatment of the group’s mission as a responsi- Abdulla al Mulla, group chief and raise awareness on aspects of disease. The session also fea- ble employer in ensuring well- administrative officer of QIC, the deadly disease, which many tured free medical check-up for ness of its staff. stated, “Besides being a core may not be aware of,” he added. Nation Thursday, December 6, 2018 05 QU improves ranking QF placing Qatar at epicentre in THE 2019 report

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QATAR University (QU) Research conducted at Qatar Foundation is at the forefront of medical science in the region and beyond continues to be recognised in Times Higher Education TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK international partners, we are com- (THE) 2019 rankings, plac- DOHA mitted to a common goal to foster a ing 201–250 in Computer unique environment of collaboration Science for the second year FOR centuries, clinical research has and learning that will help us pio- and 176–200 in Engineering paved the way for the colossal evolu- neer innovative scientific and clini- & Technology. QU has im- tion that medicine has undergone. For cal programmes for the benefit of the proved in its computer science instance, the first time ether anaesthe- people of Qatar, the Middle East re- ranking from 2018, where the Dr Hassan al Derham, Qatar sia was used in 1846. It gave people gion and beyond. This is what forms university previously placed University President the option of being sedated, effectively the foundation of our journey to 251-300. The announcement sparing them the agony of surgery personalised medicine. was made by the Times Higher Times Higher Education has without it. Further research ultimately “We are undertaking an extensive Education World University added many new additions led to the widespread use of the anaes- study to understand the biochemical Rankings recently. to its rankings database. As thetics that we are familiar with today. and genetic causes of diabetes mellitus The Computer Science more and more universities Moving into the present day, Qatar in every child in Qatar. Understanding ranking evaluates world class apply to be judged against Foundation (QF) is playing a key role in this will help us to pioneer personal- universities across all of their THE’s rigorous, global perfor- ensuring that this tradition of scientific ised treatments for all children with core missions, teaching, re- mance indicators, the compe- discovery in the sphere of health is con- Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, with the search, knowledge transfers tition gets more intense, and tinued through research that is focused Research conducted at Qatar Foundation is continually expanding the possibilities for aim of improving the quality of life of and international outlook, universities have to run just on fields where the outcome and ben- healthcare and identifying new avenues of discovery which can ultimately improve these patients.” while the Engineering & Tech- to stand still in the zero-sum efit will be directly felt within Qatar’s people’s lives. “Another area of priority research nology ranking highlights rankings. So to move up in community, and beyond. for Sidra Medicine is genomic research. universities that are leading these circumstances is a great One such project by a research From a medical perspective, this will across electrical, mechanical, achievement and testament to team at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar help both in terms of diagnostic accura- civil, chemical and general en- the hard work of many people (WCM-Q), a QF partner university, has cy and by improving predictive clinical gineering subjects. at Qatar University.” explored links between Type 2 diabe- decision-making frameworks for rare Commenting on the an- QU is hosting The Times tes and breast cancer. After a review and complex disorders in the country,” nouncement, QU President Higher Education Emerging of over 200 studies, the team found he said. Dr Hassan al Derham said, Economies Summit 2019 on that women with diabetes not only ap- Research can also often lead to the “This is a proud achievement January 14-16, 2019, in col- pear to have a higher risk of develop- discovery of more cost-effective – but for Qatar University. We are laboration with Times Higher ing breast cancer, but that diabetes also still medically effective – testing meth- pleased to see the fruits of Education (THE), in which supports breast cancer progression and ods for existing diseases and disorders, our commitment and dedica- world-class experts, top lead- can negatively impact the effectiveness providing the community with more tion to quality education and ers from university and indus- of anti-cancer therapies. This break- accessible options. A multidisciplinary to steering the organisation try sectors, policymakers and through potentially paves the way for team of researchers at Carnegie Mel- in the direction of world-class many more players from the further research into better treatment lon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a standard in research, teaching, world’s emerging economies avenues for women suffering from both QF partner university, has proven this international outlook, and in will gather to share exper- diabetes and breast cancer. by developing an inexpensive test to our strong links with industry. tise with the aim of advanc- While some QF research is direct- screen for sickle cell anaemia, utilising This achievement will resonate ing knowledge economies for ed towards understanding the intrica- a tool used for genome editing to help not only throughout the QU high-value return to societies. cies of disease and the corresponding screen for carriers of the disorder. community but also to par- Phil Baty says of the sum- therapy, it is also conducting exten- includes the Diagnostic Genomic Divi- nounced the completion of the first The technology developed by the ents, prospective students and mit, “We are very excited to be sive work to better understand the ge- sion at Hamad Medical Corporation, as phase of the Qatar Genome Project, team at CMU-Q uses a small robotic faculty, industry partners, and hosting a major international netics of the Qatari and Arab popula- well as the research team at QF mem- which has completed the genome se- device to detect the presence of the our academic collaborations at summit with Qatar University tions, helping to develop personalised ber Sidra Medicine, a state-of-the-art quencing of 10,000 Qataris, and the sickle cell anaemia gene in the DNA in home and abroad.” in January, where global uni- treatments tailored to the characteris- healthcare facility that encompasses development of the ‘Q-Chip’. saliva samples, accompanied by a mo- THE World University versity leaders can share best tics of the region’s population, target- innovative biomedical and clinical re- Sidra Medicine’s own research pro- bile app to help interpret the results. Rankings Editor Phil Baty practice and see at first hand ing the most prevalent diseases with search and discovery. gramme is currently focusing on iden- Not only is the research conducted said, “Qatar University’s per- the resilience shown by Qatar greater precision. The chip will contain gene vari- tifying disease components specific to at QF’s entities – also including the formance is particularly im- University and the great social In this area of health science, one ants specific to the Qatari population, the people of Qatar, with, according to work of Qatar Biomedical Research In- pressive this year, because impact it is having.” of QF’s initiatives is the development of identified through the sequencing Professor Christ of von Kalle, chief re- stitute, part of QF member Hamad Bin the first Qatar gene chip, known as the and genetic screening of thousands of search officer, Sidra Medicine, a strong Khalifa University – at the forefront In the Times Higher Education 2019 rankings, QU ‘Q-Chip’. Qatar Genome Programme Qatari citizens. commitment to producing research of medical science in the region, it is Computer Science placed 201–250 for the second year and Qatar Biobank – both members of In her speech at the recent grand that can directly translate into better continually expanding the possibilities QF – have partnered with the Depart- opening of Sidra Medicine, Her High- treatment outcomes for patients and for healthcare and identifying new ave- and 176–200 in Engineering & Technology. QU has ment of Genetic Medicine at WCM-Q ness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, their families. nues of discovery which can ultimately improved in its computer science ranking from 2018, for the project. The partnership also chairperson of Qatar Foundation, an- He said, “Working with local and improve people’s lives. where the university previously placed 251-300. 06 Thursday, December 6, 2018 Nation Health Beat Sidra Medicine pathologist QRI offers personalised care wins Marian Malone Prize TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA for people with disabilities DR William Mifsud of Sidra Medicine’s Department of Pa- thology was recently presented with the Marian Malone Prize QRI provides integrated rehabilitation services for patients with impairments and activity limitations at the 64th Annual Meeting of the Paediatric Pathology Soci- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Our rehabilitation programmes ety in Paris, France. DOHA are adapted according to Dr Mifsud was awarded the Dr William Mifsud. each patient’s needs by our prize for his paper about the WITH more than 80,000 interdisciplinary team of evolution of Wilms tumours1, er paediatric cancers, we can outpatient appointments re- clinicians and therapists. Our the most common type of kid- obtain a more sensitive over- corded since opening its first teams work together to ney cancer in children. His view of the degree of genomic clinics in December 2016, develop a personalised paper defined the evolutionary instability across an individual Hamad Medical Corpora- programme of care for each of patterns underlying Wilms tu- cancer. This can refine our pre- tion’s (HMC) state-of-the-art our patients according to their mour growth and showed that diction of aggressive behaviour Qatar Rehabilitation Institute individual rehabilitation relapse in high-risk cases may in the cancer, and therefore (QRI) continues to provide be predicted by the burden of help to tailor the treatment for high-quality care to patients requirements. Our goal is the genetic changes across multi- each case.” with disabilities. reintegration of the patient ple samples from each tumour. Dr Mifsud is considering to The QRI has expanded into the community Dr Mifsud joined Sidra extend the second part of his HMC’s capacity to care for pa- The facility, which is the region’s largest tertiary rehabilitation ~ Dr Wafa al Yazeedi, Medicine as a Junior Attend- study in Qatar, to focus on all tients with impairments and hospital, includes seven hydrotherapy pools and 10 dedicated ing Physician in Paediatric paediatric solid tumours, es- activity limitations, including exercise rooms, providing patients with faster access to specialised Chairperson of Pathology from Birmingham pecially those involving cases those recovering from illness rehabilitative care. Rehabilitation for QRI Children’s Hospital in April seen at Sidra Medicine. and traumatic injury. 2018 after training at Great Or- Dr Rusung Tan, chair of The facility, which is the Dr Yazeedi said QRI of- ing to each patient’s needs by “The number of people She said many people in- mond Street Hospital (GOSH) the Department of Pathol- region’s largest tertiary reha- fers five main rehabilitation our interdisciplinary team of with disabilities is growing correctly assume that accidents in London. His research was ogy at Sidra Medicine, said, bilitation hospital, includes programmes, including pro- clinicians and therapists. Our due to the global increase in and traumatic injury are the carried out in partnership with “Dr Mifsud’s recognition for seven hydrotherapy pools grammes for patients who are teams work together to develop chronic health conditions such most likely causes of disability. researchers from the Francis this ground-breaking study is and 10 dedicated exercise recovering from a stroke, trau- a personalised programme of as diabetes, cardiovascular dis- According to the Centers Crick Institute and the UCL also reflective of the type of rooms, providing patients with matic brain injury and spinal care for each of our patients ac- eases, stroke and mental health for Diseases Control and Pre- Great Ormond Street Institute highly specialised teams we faster access to specialised cord injury, as well as for pa- cording to their individual re- disorders,” she said. vention, less than 10 percent of Child Health, in London. have at Sidra Medicine. Our rehabilitative care. tients with pain management habilitation requirements. Our “Arthritis and other mus- of disability cases are caused Dr Mifsud’s paper high- combined efforts to develop In recognition of the In- and paediatric rehabilitation goal is the reintegration of the culoskeletal problems are by accidents. lights that a subset of Wilms the best possible paediatric ternational Day of Disabled care needs. patient into the community. among the most common Dr Yazeedi said most per- tumour patients whose relapse diagnostic service, will have a Persons, Dr Wafa al Yazeedi, She added that QRI also We work to help our patients causes of long-term disabil- manent disabilities can be pre- can be predicted by studying key impact on the healthcare chairperson of Rehabilitation provides general rehabilitation resume activities meaningful ity. These ailments make up as vented, especially if the disa- genomic events across multi- outcomes for not only Qatar’s for QRI, said HMC focuses services that include inpatient to them,” Dr Yazeedi said. much as a third of all disability bling illness is discovered early ple tumour samples. but also the region’s children on helping individuals with care and rehabilitation, day According to her, glob- cases with arthritis being one enough for medical interven- Dr Mifsud said, “The and young people.” disabilities to access the care care rehabilitation, outpatient ally, the number of people liv- of the biggest single causes. tion to be effective. chance of relapse in a high-risk The Marian Malone Prize they need. rehabilitation, speech therapy, ing with disabilities has risen Other muscle and joint prob- According to the Unit- Wilms tumour is 50 percent, was established in 2016 for the She said QRI provides occupational therapy, physical sharply in recent years and is lems, including patients with ed Nations, worldwide, with limited possibilities of be- best presentation of a surgical world-class integrated reha- therapy and community-based continuing to increase. a bad back, bones that do not around one billion people ing able to better predict or rule paediatric pathology abstract bilitation services and the most rehabilitation. She said this has led to an mend and bad hips, are also live with a disability – which out relapses in individual cases by a young pathologist at the technologically-advanced pa- “Our rehabilitation pro- increase in demand for reha- common causes of disability,” is roughly 15 percent of the before our work. By multisam- annual meeting of the Paediat- tient-centred care. grammes are adapted accord- bilitative services. Dr Yazeedi added. global population. pling Wilms’ and possibly oth- ric Pathology Society.

Sheikh Mohamed al Thani set to deliver lecture on HBKU to hold array of events at Qatar’s founder at QNL Darb Al Saai to mark National Day TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK a custom design digital piano A Start as a stem cell! DOHA and get first-hand exposure game designed by Qatar Bio- HE Sheikh Mohamed al Tha- to technical aspects related to medical Research Institute ni, author of the book ‘Jassim HAMAD Bin Khalifa Univer- the design, including electrical will introduce visitors to the the Leader: Founder of Qatar’, sity’s (HBKU) colleges and re- circuits, coding and controls. idea that cells differentiate to will deliver a lecture at Qatar search institutes are set to host In addition, visitors can produce mature cells and that National Library on Friday, an array of activities to engage learn how to measure their differentiation pathways are December 7. the wider community in cel- pulse at the College of Health controlled by signals within He will highlight the vision ebrations that mark Qatar Na- and Life Sciences’ platform. and outside the cell with stem of Qatar’s founder Sheikh Jas- tional Day on December 18. Visitors can also engage in cells initiating these path- sim al Thani and his legacy in The activities taking place organ-colouring activities to ways. Visitors will also be able driving Qatar’s economic, so- at the Qatar Foundation tent learn about body systems. to understand disease con- cial and cultural development. at Darb Al Saai from Decem- Various activities will inform cepts and risk factors, as well Entitled ‘The Vision of the ber 12 to 20, will aim to edu- visitors about calorie counts as visually spot the differences Leader: Founder of Qatar’, HE Sheikh Mohamed al Thani. cate visitors about some of and allow them to view cells between a ‘healthy cell’ and a the lecture will outline Qatar’s the university’s key focus ar- under the microscope. ‘sick cell’. qualitative shift and discuss “It has always been a pleas- eas, including science; energy Qatar Computing Re- HBKU Press will be pro- how the founder’s legacy is ure for me to read and write and environment; comput- search Institute’s hands-on moting a love for reading paving the way for the nation’s about Sheikh Jassim’s vision ing and biomedical research; The activities taking place at the Qatar Foundation tent at Darb Al activities at Darb Al Saai will among young visitors through remarkable transition into a and legacy. I thank Qatar Na- as well as the HBKU Press’ Saai from December 12 to 20, will aim to educate visitors about aim to nurture children’s in- a story-telling corner, which knowledge-based economy. tional Library for taking such literary works. some of the university’s key focus areas. terest in technology. Activities will highlight some of the pub- “It is important for the high interest in our founder’s Maryam Hammad al will include technology fun lishing house’s most popular people of Qatar to reflect on history and achievements in Mannai, vice-president for tors that sustain our educa- The College of Science and and robotics. children’s books to be read by the vision of their forefathers this critical time of our na- student affairs at HBKU, said: tional experience, which is Engineering will host various Meanwhile, Qatar Envi- HBKU Press authors. and how those efforts are now tion,” said Sheikh Mohamed “As HBKU is establishing defined by a distinctive aca- computing and gaming ac- ronment and Energy Research Activities will be show- fuelling the country’s eco- al Thani itself as a recognised name demic infrastructure and rich tivities, as well as a vocabulary Institute will host interactive cased at Darb Al Saai from 3 nomic prosperity,” said Amani The lecture is part of the within the domain of interna- extracurricular options.” challenge for children aged 7 and educational activities, pm – 11 pm on December 12; Saleh Alyafei, head of Science Library’s month-long cel- tionally-acclaimed graduate “Our activities at Darb Al – 11. These activities are based including a sustainability mi- 9 am - 1 pm and 3:30 pm – 11 at Qatar National Library. “We ebration of Qatar National institutions, the current stu- Saai cater to all age groups and on game design research and cro-grid, identifying renew- pm on December 13; 2 pm – 11 are proud to host Sheikh Mo- Day, and will take place from dent body enjoys vast benefits we invite families to join us in human-computer interaction able energy sources, and un- pm on December 14; 9 am – 1 hamed to help us understand 5:30pm to 7pm. of the latest state-of-the-art celebrating Qatar as a nation, (HCI) techniques developed derstanding how to conserve pm and 3:30 pm – 10 pm from our founder’s vision and lega- Interested individuals facilities and the expertise of along with all of its achieve- by faculty experts within the energy at home. QEERI’s December 15 - 19; and 9 am – cy on the occasion of the Na- can register at: www.qnl.qa/ remarkably motivated fac- ments in the spheres of sci- college. Visitors aged 5 and activities will also showcase 1 pm and 3:30 pm – 11 pm on tional Day.” events. ulty. These are integral fac- ence and research,” she added. above will also be able to play weather forecasting activities. December 20. QNL to cooperate with key Russian ‘Urban Experience’ wows institutions on historical research Mall of Qatar audiences TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK preservation of history. FOLLOWING the success of DOHA IFLA Preservation and the Taste Tour, Mall of Qa- Conservation (PAC) Center at tar continues to entertain the AS Qatar and Russia celebrate Qatar National Library and nation with the brand new their bilateral relations, the IFLA PAC Center in Russia Urban Experience show at its 2018 Year of Culture between organised a learning exchange iconic Ooredoo stage. the two nations has been sup- programme to provide voca- The high-energy show is ported by Qatar National Li- tional training for a member of live every day at 6.30pm and brary (QNL) through a series the library’s preservation and 8.30pm until December 8. of activities. conservation team. Chanaka The Urban Experience is a Dr Sohair Wastawy, execu- Perera, conservation techni- Ukraine-based dance crew that tive director of QNL, recently cian at Qatar National Library, has achieved extraordinary participated in the seventh The Qatar Russian 2018 Year of Culture has been supported by Qatar participated in a week-long success across the globe, in Saint Petersburg International National Library through a series of activities. training course and a confer- collaboration with renowned Cultural Forum and delivered a ence that took place in Russia. artistes such as Rita Ora. They talk on the importance of tradi- dential Library to add to their tant historical research and cul- In collaboration with the are performing in Qatar for the tional libraries in the changing Qatar collection. Both institu- tural exchange programmes,” International Center for Music first time with a unique 360 technological landscape. tions recently signed an agree- said Dr Wastawy. in Doha, the library organised degree show combining styles In a visit to the Boris Yelt- ment to collaborate on areas of Dr Wastawy also met with an evening of Russian music and genres, including a bike ex- sin Presidential Library, one of mutual interest in the future. Dr Efim Rezvan, deputy direc- last week. The event featured treme act, modern street danc- the national libraries in Russia, “We are delighted to mark tor, Peter the Great Museum of a recital by renowned Russian es, break dance and circus arts. Dr Wastawy met with its Act- the Year of Culture, a historic Anthropology and Ethnography pianist Nina Ivanova, with her “All the shows performed at ing Director-General Valentin occasion between both nations, (Kunstkamera), Russian Acad- repertoire including pieces by Mall of Qatar are hand-picked Sidorin. They discussed joint and an opportunity for us to emy of Sciences. During their Tchaikovsky, Scriabin and Ra- to make sure our visitors enjoy cultural, scientific and technical expand our relationship with meeting, she illustrated the chmaninoff. The Kamerton a shopping experience like no projects and several digital doc- libraries in Russia. Our discus- progress in developing Qatar’s choir - conducted by Olga Pro- other. Urban Experience is an uments from QNL’s collections sions with partner institutions library culture and the library’s topopova - performed Russian amazing troupe of internation- inject some fantastic energy Qatar,” said Stuart Elder, Mall were handed over to the Presi- in Russia will result in impor- approach to digitisation and folk songs. al artistes that we know will into everyone’s visit to Mall of of Qatar CEO. (TNN) Thursday, December 6, 2018 07 Reports by Ashraf Siddiqui For events and press releases email Slice of the West [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222

Glimpses of the professional performers dancing in their colorful traditional dresses. Oana Tomoiaga in traditional attire performs at the event. Romanians mark centenary of national day with patriotic fervour Speaking on the occasion, Romanian Ambassador to Qatar HE Dr Cristian Tudor said, “Tonight, we celebrate the National Day in the year that marks the centenary of the Great Union, one of the most important historical moments for Romania.”

HE Romanian community in Present on the occasion were HE Abdul- edged by the ILO are clearly showing the Qatar, led by Romanian Am- lah bin Abdulaziz Turki al Subey, Minis- direction Qatar is taking for protection of bassador HE Dr Cristian Tu- ter of Municipality and Environment, H the human rights. We also believe in and dor, celebrated with great en- E Ahmad al Hamadi, Secretary General wish to see a strong and unified GCC and thusiasm and patriotic fervor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Am- we hope that with the help of the Kuwaiti theT 100th year of ‘The Great Union’ of bassador Ibrahim Fakhro, Director of mediation, the GCC states will eventually modern Romania. Patriotic songs by re- Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reach a new understanding for regional nowned Romanian singer Oana Tomoia- Ambassador Ali Ibrahim Ahmed, Dean cooperation based on mutual respect and ga and dances by professional perform- of the Diplomatic Corps in Qatar, guests shared trust, he added. ers in their colorful traditional dresses and a large number of community mem- On Qatar-Romania relations, Dr Tu- jazzed up the celebration. bers of Romania. dor said, ‘It has been an exceptional year Speaking on the occasion, He said, “I believe we ought to for the bilateral relations between Roma- Dr Tudor said, “Tonight we spare a moment to note the impor- nia and the State of Qatar. “This year on celebrate the National Day tance of the European reconcilia- March 7th, EU and Qatar signed a coop- in the year that marks the tion for the European unity that eration agreement in Brussels, and next Centenary of the Great Un- led to the creation of the Euro- month both sides will hold a new meet- ion, one of the most impor- pean Union. Also, we should re- ing in Doha on various issues of mutual tant historical moments: the flect on the nature of the threats interest. He said that Prime Minister of reunification of Romanians of the past that remain potent Romania, Viorica Dăncilă together with from the Old Kingdom-- even today, such as the disregard a large ministerial delegation paid an of- Bessarabia, Bucovina, Tran- for the international law and ficial visit to Doha on 6-7 November, the sylvania, Banat, Crişana and choosing violence over second visit of a Romanian PM to Qatar in Maramureş--into one dialogue.” less than three years. This demonstrates state. One hundred Promoting in- how important Qatar is for Romania and years ago, the peo- clusiveness, the political will of this Government to ple of Romania ac- upholding in- elevate the cooperation with the State of complished “the ternational Qatar. On this occasion three agreements Great Union”, law, deepen- were signed in the field of agriculture, which laid the ing political tourism and diplomatic training. foundation of the dialogue, re- Romanian envoy expressed his con- modern state of spect for human fidence that in the years to come strong Romania. From rights, mediation (From left) HE Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Turki al Subey, Minister of Municipality and Environment, bilateral relations between both the that day on, we and cooperation in HE Christian Tudor, HE Ahmad al Hamadi, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, countries will continue to grow opening continue to cel- multilateral fora Ambassador Ibrahim Fakhro, Director of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ambassador Ali new avenues of cooperation. Romania ebrate the unification are just some of Ibrahim Ahmed, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps. has a stronger presence today in Qatar of Romania as a symbol the key factors and this upward trend will be certainly of the will of the Romanian that states must continue to uphold in order to prevent rift began under the wise guidance of the maintained. people,” said the ambassa- the further deterioration of the security Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al The Ambassador of Romania lauded dor at recently hosted re- Renowned Romanian environment. Thani. The State of Qatar has emerged contributions of his 3,000-strong com- ception by him at Shera- singer Oana Tomoiaga Romanian envoy congratulated Qa- stronger. The latest reforms undertaken munity towards the development of Qatar ton Grand Hotel Doha. tar on ‘handling the crisis since the Gulf by Qatar, including the ones acknowl- under the wise leadership of the Amir.’

US EMBASSY PAVILION A BIG HIT AT THE DOHA BOOK FAIR

The US Embassy in Doha has participated actively in many activities at the ongoing Doha Book Fair being held at the Doha Exhibition and Conference Center. The Embassy organises various activities on a daily basis, most notably educational sessions on the study in the United States of America, workshops to teach children drawing skills and other session on how to read a story for your child. The US pavilion at the Book Fair has been drawing a large number of inquisitive visitors.

Visitors at the US pavilion at the Doha Book Fair being held at the Doha Exhibition and Conference Center. 08 Thursday, December 6, 2018

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

‘Deaths Of Despair’: The Grim Decline In US Life Expectancy Mass Resistance To Around the world, suicide rates are falling except for the US where suicides and drug overdoses produce a Rajapaksa’s Soft Coup Bid three-year decline in Americans’ life expectancy The premier’s grip on power is as tenuous as ever with his support base HE cover of a recent issue of The Econo- eas have been particularly affected, with the mist magazine highlighted a heartening age-adjusted rate jumping 53 percent since dwindling and his claims to legitimacy becoming more absurd Tstory: ‘Staying alive: Why the global sui- 1999 – compared with 16 percent in the cide rate is falling’. Inside, we learn, “Glob- most urban places. LISA FULLER ally the rate has fallen by 38 percent from its Overdose deaths occur disproportionate- TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE peak in 1994. As a result, over 4 million lives ly in one part of the country, with the highest have been saved.” rates in West Virginia, Ohio, New Hamp- URING former President Mahi- One country, however, is a stark ex- shire, Pennsylvania and Kentucky. Unlike nda Rajapaksa’s 10-year rule in ception to this welcome improvement: the suicides, they are roughly as likely to occur Sri Lanka, democracy was cos- United States. The federal Centers for Dis- among city dwellers as their country cousins. metic, a veneer intended to make ease Control and Prevention reports that What can be done? Locating the sources Dauthoritarianism more palatable. since 1999, the suicide rate has risen by 33 of misery that drive people to such options Rajapaksa dismantled constitutional percent, and the trend has accelerated since is important. Princeton economist Anne provisions that were meant to check his 2006. Some 45,000 people kill themselves Case says the increase of “deaths of despair” power. He allowed the military to commit each year, more than the number who die is “consistent with the labour market col- rampant human rights violations with in auto accidents. That is not the only grim lapsing for people with less than a college impunity. Freedom of speech was virtu- news. More than 70,000 Americans died of degree. In turn, those people are being less ally nonexistent. Those trends reversed drug overdoses last year – which is an aver- able to form stable marriages, and in turn in January 2015 when current President age of 191 per day. That was up from 63,632 that has effects on the kind of economic and Maithripala Sirisena pulled of a shocking the previous year. social supports that people need in order to victory at the polls, defeating Rajapaksa These two developments have produced thrive.” Reversing those maladies won’t be amidst election violence and tampering. a three-year decline in Americans’ life ex- easy or quick. Although Sirisena’s commitment pectancy, the longest such reduction since On the overdose side, steps have been to democratic reform has progressively a century ago, when World War I and a dev- taken that should help. A bill signed by Presi- waned since his election — as has his astating worldwide flu epidemic cut short a dent Donald Trump in October makes some popularity — nobody expected him to vast number of lives. useful changes to expand access to drug suddenly and illegally restore Rajapaksa The big difference this time is that peo- treatment. Expanding treatment for men- to power. But that’s exactly what Sirisena ple are dying of self-inflicted causes, not tal health problems and substance abuse did last month, when he fired his prime huge global events far beyond individual would also help to save people from suicide minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, and ap- control. They suggest that many people find and drug overdose. The expansion of Med- pointed Rajapaksa as his replacement. some conditions of modern American life, icaid in most states under the Affordable Though Sirisena’s decision seems to even during a period of economic prosper- Care Act has made mental health treatment have been primarily motivated by his ani- minister’s office and mainstream media, sessions, MPs aligned with Rajapaksa ity, too painful to bear. “We are losing too easier to obtain. The Trump administration mosity towards Wickremesinghe, his de- Temple Trees has become a critical visible attempted to attack Speaker Karu Jayas- many Americans, too early and too often, to has offered waivers to states that want to cision nevertheless threatened to return symbol that the legitimate government uriya to prevent him from holding votes. conditions that are preventable,” said CDC provide more inpatient care for both sub- Sri Lanka to authoritarian rule. Within 24 had not yet been defeated. Images of MPs hurling chairs and Director Robert Redfield. stance abuse and mental health. hours of Rajapaksa’s purported appoint- Meanwhile, tens of thousands turned chili powder at Jayasuriya and the 30 Why this is happening is hard to deci- Faced with an epidemic of deaths from ment, mobs of Rajapaksa supporters im- out on the streets to protest the coup, both unarmed policemen protecting him went pher. The highest suicide rates are among despair, Americans need to join together in mediately seized control of government in large political rallies organised by the viral on social media. According to Nalini men over the age of 45. The most rural ar- the task of restoring hope. ministries and state media. Pictures of UNP, and significantly, protests organ- Ratnarajah, a human rights activist who (Tribune News Service) Rajapaksa meeting with military leaders ised by civil society daily in Colombo and is involved with organising protests in and police flooded into the public sphere. also across the country. Colombo, “even people who previously Despite Rajapaksa’s autocratic ten- At first, Rajapaksa was able to counter supported Mahinda were disgusted by dencies, a significant portion of the pop- the signs of mass resistance. Thousands the violence in Parliament. Now they are ulation initially celebrated. Rajapaksa turned out for a pro-Rajapaksa rally in turning out to protest every day.” had always retained popularity among Colombo. But those dynamics began The shift in attitude towards Raja- Time To Shore Up Obamacare the majority Sinhala Buddhists, many of shifting on November 3rd when Member paksa is apparent on social media, where whom subscribe to his ethno-nationalist of Parliament Range Bangara released an Rajapaksa’s posts are responded to with NE of the clear messages of the midterm ponent of the ACA was designed to expand populism and regard him as a hero for audio recording of a call that substanti- barrages of taunts. elections was the enthusiasm Americans access to health care by raising the eligibil- ending Sri Lanka’s civil war. ated rumours that Rajapaksa’s allies were “Almost overnight people stopped Ohave for the Affordable Care Act. Now ity threshold to the working poor. It appeared, initially, that Rajapaksa offering bribes of up to $2.8 million in ex- buying what they were selling,” said Hat- that more people have better access to indi- Now Congress needs to work to make and Sirisena had pulled off a masterfully change for political support. totuwa, referencing his research on so- vidual health insurance, they want to keep it. health care affordable for everyone who orchestrated coup d’état. Yet a month lat- When the call went viral on social cial media engagement during the coup. It’s time for Congress to move on from doesn’t have insurance through employment. er, Rajapaksa’s grip on power is as tenu- media, the political tide began turning “There is nothing that the Rajapaksas can fighting Obamacare and work to improve it. Congress could shore up the individual ous as ever. His support base has dwindled against Rajapaksa, according to Sanjana put out that people aren’t laughing at.” The midterm elections, which resulted in a insurance market by voting to continue and his claims to legitimacy have become Hattotuwa, a senior researcher at the As critics of Rajapaksa’s family were strong Democratic majority in the House of cost-sharing subsidies. Lawmakers also farcical. He is no longer neither feared nor Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA), a lo- frequently abducted in white vans during Representatives, should help. Ideas that had should block the administration’s proposal loved; instead he’s mostly laughed at. cal think tank. his presidency, such a response is both ex- bipartisan support in the Senate, but were to offer low-cost, low-benefit plans. And Wickremesinghe and his political “The scrutiny of the bribes was a se- traordinary and unprecedented. previously blocked in the House, should now they should restore money to promote the party, the United National Party (UNP), vere embarrassment. Nobody could have Despite the backlash, Rajapaksa has re- have a clearer path to the president’s desk. state and federal health-insurance exchang- immediately objected to Rajapaksa’s taken the money after that and survived fused to step aside. On December 3, Raja- Open enrollment for 2019 insurance es and the benefits of having insurance. purported appointment. Wickremesin- politically,” he said. paksa took another major hit when a court under the ACA began just before the elec- The Washington state Legislature can ghe maintained that he was still the legal Six days later, when it became clear issued an interim order preventing him tion and will close on Dec 15. Washington do its part by enacting Insurance Commis- holder of the Premiership and that he that Rajapaksa would be unable to secure from functioning as prime minister. With residents continue to show enthusiasm for sioner Mike Kreidler’s proposal for a state would remain in Temple Trees, the offi- support from a majority of Parliamentar- the court scheduled to take the case up Obamacare, with enrollment at Washing- reinsurance programme — or insurance for cial prime minister residence, unless he ians, Sirisena illegally dissolved Parlia- against on December 12, a final verdict and ton Healthplanfinder up 3 percent over last the insurance companies when they face big was legally deposed via a no confidence ment. But that too failed when CPA, an potentially an end to the crisis are in sight. year’s numbers. Despite marketing cutbacks claims. Reinsurance would cost Washington motion in Parliament. election commissioner and several political Rajapaksa initially erred in overes- from Congress and the Trump administra- an estimated $200 million, with a quarter of Rajapaksa’s political allies responded parties simultaneously filed 10 Supreme timating his ability to procure political tion, results so far show this is going to be that coming from the federal government. by publicly threatening to storm Temple Court petitions challenged the president’s support. But much more damaging are another good enrollment year. Obamacare All of these changes would lead to more Trees, while the police removed most of action. The Supreme Court responded by increasingly drastic tactics that he has is not a failed policy, and it is far from dead. affordable insurance for the masses, a Wickremesinghe’s security detail. Despite suspending the dissolution of Parliament. employed to compensate. Each step of the In polls and on the ballot, voters are stronger insurance marketplace and health- their inability to access armed protec- Upon reconvening for the first time way, the resistance movement expanded, saying yes to keeping Obamacare. People in ier Americans. The Affordable Care Act is tion, the UNP managed to retain control since the beginning of the crisis, Parlia- strengthened and grew more confident. four red states — Montana, Idaho, Nebraska a popular programme that is here to stay. of Temple Trees by organising hundreds ment immediately passed two No Con- and Utah — smartly voted in November to Congress should focus its political energies of party supporters, including Buddhist fidence Motions against Rajapaksa on (Lisa Fuller is a Sri Lanka-based expand access to Medicaid. This key com- on making Obamacare stronger. monks, to camp out in and around the November 14th and 16th, despite unprec- freelance journalist. She previously residence to deter attacks. edented violence on the Parliamentary worked as a senior staff member (Tribune News Service) With Rajapaksa taking over the prime floor. In two consecutive Parliamentary for Nonviolent Peaceforce.) Development And Women Empowerment A recent study says Qatar leads in the GCC with the highest percentage of women in the workforce

DEEMA AL-KUWARI prioritising the role of male as the domi- Lolwah is handling, especially in view of Above All, Silatech, and Social Work Foun- nant caretaker of the family. However, the siege imposed on Qatar by a quartet dation are continuously inspiring and mo- O think of a developed country, a per- this has changed, especially during the last of Arab countries. tivating women to pursue education and son should consider a wider range of two decades due to the establishment of Another woman entrusted with a vi- improve their chances of getting access to important aspects including the role top-notch educational systems that allow tal role is HE Dr Hanan Mohammed al higher quality education setting an exam- of women in the development process females equal opportunity to access the Kuwari, Minister of Public Health and ple for other women not only within Qatar Tand the rights given to them. With best education. This is evident from the Managing Director of Hamad Medical but also around the world. development arises the idea of women’s fact that the percentage of female students Corporation. These two females provide In her address to a recent international empowerment, as they are given the rights in different universities in Qatar is more examples of the distinctive achievements conference on family, HH Sheikha Moza to participate in programmes and projects than that of males. This only shows the and abilities women can attain when em- stressed the need for family cohesion and that did not consider women’s engage- shift towards the empowerment of women powered and given the opportunity to empowerment for them to actively con- ment and role initially. In Qatar, there has and the vital part they are being allowed break the glass ceiling. These two impor- tribute in development. She also called been a paradigm shift, especially with the to play in the development of society and tant government functionaries represent for enactment of legislation to protect the implementation of the Qatar National Vi- the country. the beginning of the change in the coun- youth, women, children and the elderly, sion 2030, making sure women’s partici- The lack of recognition and trust in try and a new perspective on what women and develop comprehensive educational, pation in the economic activities increases women in the past as regards their abil- can contribute to the development process media and cultural programmes to pre- speeding up the pace of development in ity to perform in different spheres of hu- when empowered. serve people’s cultural identity and char- the country. man activities as we see exceptional Qatari The lack of acceptance of their own acteristics. Fostering acceptance of wom- Women employment around the region women taking lead in important jobs -- In Qatar, there has been a paradigm strength works as a notable barrier to a en’s potential to be equal partners in the has been increasing, and, according to a re- from health to engineering and businesses. shift, especially with the implementa- majority of women not feeling comfortable nation-building within families and the cent study, Qatar leads with women mak- The important decision-making role enough to challenge the norms and the ex- traditions would have a positive impact on ing up 51 percent of the current workforce. undertaken by HE Lolwah Rashid al tion of the Qatar National Vision isting setup, to stand up and push for their the women’s educational mobility leading There are various reasons why women Khater, the Official Spokesperson of the 2030, making sure women’s partici- rights. Nonetheless, due to the continuous to their further empowerment. in the past faced barriers to becoming an Qatari Foreign Ministry provides a re- pation in the economic activities efforts towards women empowerment by active individual exercising their inalien- markable example of the trust reposed in increases speeding up the pace of outstanding individuals like HH Sheikha Deema Al-Kuwari able right to education and work and lim- today’s Qatari women being given great- development in the country Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Northwestern University in Qatar iting their role to household chores while er responsibilities. This is a crucial job Foundation, institutions like Education Class of 2020

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India / Pakistan / Philippines / Asia Thursday, December 6, 2018 09 Pakistan PM meets US special envoy, pledges Five-day remand for British help to end Afghan war middleman in Agusta case REUTERS Imran Khan, Bajwa ISLAMABAD Brought in from the United Arab Emirates late Tuesday, James appeared in a Delhi court amid tight security discuss Afghan PAKISTANI Prime Minister peace, security AFP Imran Khan met with a US NEW DELHI peace envoy on Wednesday ISLAMABAD:PRIME Minister and pledged his help to find a Imran Khan and Chief of THE alleged British middle- political settlement to the long- Army Staff (COAS) General man in a dicey helicopter deal running war in neighbouring Qamar Javed Bajwa dis- between India and an Anglo- Afghanistan. cussed Afghanistan peace Italian firm was remanded in The visit to Islamabad by process and overall secu- custody on Wednesday after Zalmay Khalilzad, U.S. special rity situation of the country being extradited by the UAE, representative to Afghanistan, in a meeting at PM House authorities said. followed President Donald on Wednesday. Christian Michel James Trump’s request for Pakistan’s According to an official is accused of arranging kick- help in finding an end to the statement, the top civil backs to Indian officials 17-year-old war between Tali- and military leaders also to secure a deal for Agus- ban insurgents and the western- discussed professional taWestland to supply New backed Afghan government. matters related to armed Delhi with 12 helicopters for Khalilzad, an Afghan-born forces, ongoing anti-terrorism 556 million euros ($630 mil- US diplomat who served as operations and internal lion) in 2010. George W Bush’s ambassador and external security of the Brought in from the Unit- to Afghanistan, Iraq and the country among other matters ed Arab Emirates late Tues- United Nations, was named by of mutual interest during the day, James appeared in a Del- Trump three months ago as a meeting. (TRIBUNE.COM.PK) hi court amid tight security. special envoy to negotiate peace He will remain in police in Afghanistan. custody initially for five days “The prime minister reiter- been pushing Pakistan to lean and be allowed to meet his ated Pakistan’s abiding interest on Taliban leaders, who Wash- lawyer for one hour twice a in achieving peace and recon- ington says are based inside day during this period, law- ciliation in Afghanistan through Pakistan, to bring them to the yers said. political settlement,” Khan’s of- negotiating table. Italian prosecutors sus- fice said in a statement. The US and Afghanistan pect illegal sweeteners worth Trump’s overture to Khan have long accused Pakistan about 10 percent of the con- followed an exchange of barbed of covertly sheltering Taliban, tract, or some 55 million eu- tweets between the leaders last which Islamabad denies. ros, were paid out in bribes. month. Islamabad has promised India cancelled the deal in Officially allies in fighting in the past to work to help January 2014. terrorism, Pakistan and the bring the Afghan Taliban to James, who in previous United States have a compli- the negotiation table, but this interviews with Indian news- cated relationship, bound by will be the first attempt for papers denied any wrongdo- Washington’s dependence on Khan’s new government, in ing, was detained in Dubai in Pakistan to supply its troops power since August. February 2017 following an in Afghanistan, where the The Pakistani statement Indian arrest warrant and an United States still has 14,000 quoted Khalilzad as saying Interpol notice. Indian Prime troops, but plagued by accu- that the US leadership looked Minister Narendra Modi’s sations Islamabad is playing a forward to working with Paki- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Christian Michel, a key accused and alleged middleman in India’s abortive, scandal-tainted helicopter deal with Anglo-Italian firm Agusta double game. stan in furthering the shared has sought to capitalise po- Westland, is pictured inside a police vehicle outside a court in New Delhi, on Wednesday. (REUTERS) US officials have for years goal of peace. litically on the scandal as the contract was signed under PM protector, benefactor, promoter of AgustaWestland: Cong the previous government of Kickbacks the Congress party. HYDERABAD: Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being the “protector, benefactor and Addressing a rally in the Christian Michel James promoter” of AgustaWestland and its parent company Finmeccanica, the Congress on Wednesday northwestern state of Ra- is accused of arranging demanded a CBI probe into Modi’s role in “exonerating” the Italian defence and aerospace major jasthan on Wednesday, Modi kickbacks to Indian of- which was blacklisted by the UPA. said: “We have brought back ficials to secure a deal for A day after British national Christian Michel James, a middleman the middleman. He will spill AgustaWestland to supply wanted in the Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal case, the beans.” The BJP said on New Delhi with 12 helicop- was extradited to India, the Congress attacked Modi and the Bharatiya Tuesday that the case could Janata Party (BJP) of “using him to launch a smear campaign” against spell “serious trouble” for ters for 556 million euros opposition leaders. the “first family” of Congress, ($630 million) in 2010. Citing Michel’s advocate Rosemary Patrizi Dos Anjos’ July 17 state- referring to the party’s long- ment, Congress spokesperosn Randeep Singh Surjewala said the “Modi Indian PM Narendra Modi powerful Nehru-Gandhi dy- government and its agencies were forcing Michel to sign a false confes- nasty, Indian media reported. from any charges. sional statement naming UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi in return for complete exoneration from The Congress party had In Italy, the former head any charge whatsoever in the AgustaWestland Case”. earlier alleged that the BJP of AgustaWestland and of “Even Michel’s sister had come out and reiterated the coercions of falsely naming opposition government managed to parent company Finmec- leaders as a ticket for exoneration of Christian Michel. Their interviews were recorded by many force James to sign a false canica were given jail sen- Indian TV channels also,” said Surjewala. confession naming its former tences in 2014 over the “Never before in the history of India has a Prime Minister been found complicit in gaining false US Special Envoy for Afghan reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad meets party chief Sonia Gandhi scandal but they were later evidence against opposition leaders to seek revenge. (IANS) Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad, Pakistan. (DAWN) in exchange of exoneration acquitted.

Aero India-2019 India’s heaviest GSAT-11 Indonesia searches will kick off on Catholic bishops are fools, suspects in Papua Feb 20: Indian satellite put into orbit mass killings mission in Doha kill them all, says Duterte IANS Panchayats in the country AFP DOHA: Aero India – 2019, the DPA CHENNAI coming under the Bharat Net WAMENA, INDONESIA biennial air show-cum-defence MANILA Philippine defence chief nixes Project, which is part of Digi- exhibition organized by the INDIA’S heaviest and next tal India Programme,” ISRO INDONESIAN soldiers hunt- Ministry of Defence, Govern- PHILIPPINE President Rod- Christmas truce with rebels generation communication Chairman K. Sivan was quoted ed Wednesday for rebels sus- ment of India is scheduled rigo Duterte on Wednesday Manila: The Philippines’ defence chief said Wednesday he does satellite with high throughput as saying in a statement issued pected of killing as many as to be held from 20-24th Feb again attacked Roman Catholic not support a Christmas truce with communist rebels, which GSAT-11 was put into orbit on Wednesday. The Bharat two dozen construction work- 2019 at Air Force Station, bishops in the country, saying the government had traditionally declared during the holidays. by Ariane-5 rocket of Ariane- Net Project aims to enhance ers in restive Papua province, Yelahanka, Bengaluru. they should all be killed be- Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said leftist guerrillas often space from French Guiana on the public welfare schemes as an eyewitness account sup- Aero India is the largest air cause they are useless. just use the cessation of military operations as a chance to Wednesday, the Indian space like e-banking, e-health, e- plied by the military described show in Asia and attracts a large Duterte, who has repeatedly launch more attacks. “I have objected to a SOMO (suspension agency and Arianespace said. governance among others. a grisly mass execution. number of exhibitors from the criticized the Catholic church of military and police operations),” he told reporters. “We shall Weighing about 5,854 kg, He said GSAT-11 will act as The survivor’s account world’s leading industries in the and its leaders in the Philip- not allow the Communist Party of the Philippines to use a SOMO GSAT-11 is the heaviest satel- a forerunner to all future high detailed the killing of at least field of Military and Civil Aviation, pines, said that while he be- to celebrate their 50th anniversary.” (DPA) lite built by ISRO. throughput communication 19 people, which if confirmed Aerospace, Airport Infrastructure lieves in God, bishops are fools. GSAT-11 is the fore-run- satellites. “Today’s successful would mark the deadliest bout and Defence Engineering. “I couldn’t have made it ner in the series of advanced mission has boosted the confi- of violence in years to hit a The show includes both air in life... without god,” he said. an atheist,” he told an award than 80 per cent of the popula- communication satellites dence of the entire team,” Si- region wracked by a low-level displays and static exhibitions of “But your bishops, kill them. ceremony for child-friendly tion practising the religion. with multi-spot beam an- van added. independence insurgency. a large array of military platforms They have no use, they are municipalities and cities. Duterte has repeatedly tenna coverage over Indian According to ISRO, A Facebook account pur- from the Aerospace sector. Aero fools. All they do is criticize.” “The presidency is a god- lashed out at priests and mainland and Islands, Indi- GSAT-11 will play a vital role portedly run by the National India has already carved a niche The 73-year-old president given gift. I am sure god would bishops for allegations of an Space Research Organisa- in providing broadband ser- Liberation Army of West Pap- for itself globally as a premier added that his god “has a lot not have given me the position if corruption and sexual abuse, tion (ISRO) said. vices across the country. It ua (TPNPB) said the armed Aerospace exhibition with 11 of common sense” compared I was bullshit.” The Philippines which he has alleged he was “GSAT-11 will boost the will also provide a platform group had killed 24 workers successful editions organized to the god of the Catholic is Asia’s largest predominantly a victim of when he was a broadband connectivity to to demonstrate new genera- on the orders of regional com- since 1996 at Bengaluru. bishops. “I never said I was Catholic country, with more school pupil in Davao City. rural and inaccessible Gram tion applications. mander Ekianus Kogoya.

Yogi orders arrest Horrors of Babri Masjid tragedy still haunt Ayodhya residents of ‘cow killers’, mum on police NATIONALHERALD father of four, feels upset that he said. “We spent almost the munity describe the incident officer’s killing NEW DELHI Ram Temple issue was again entire night in the fields. It was as a “blot on democracy” when being raked up by some politi- a cold and painful night, I will “mobs were allowed to take over PATNA: UP CM Yogi Adity- EVEN after 26 years, the cians and the Sangh Parivar, never forget it. At the crack of the city. The demolition first anath held a security review memories of the Babri Mas- threatening the “fragile peace- dawn, we knocked the door demoralised our community on the illegal slaughter of jid demolition continue to be ful atmosphere” of Ayodhya, of a Thakur family, who knew and then the ensuing violence cattle in Bulandshahr. He vivid in the memories of the whose residents are still trying me, and he sheltered us for a in Ayodhya and riots in other asked the officers to speed residents of Ayodhya. to come to terms with the trag- few days,” he recalled as tears parts of the country fractured up the arrests for the cow Mohammed Azim, an auto- edy 26 years later. welled up in his eyes. our faith in the system. I had slaughter but stays mum on driver in Ayodhya, still recalls “Every year around this Mohammed Muslim, 78, run away to Barabanki after the the other deaths. UP Chief the frightening night of Decem- time, we fight those emotions. who now drives an e-rick- unrest in 1992, I was so terri- Minister Yogi Adityanath held ber 6, 1992, when he along with We have tried to put the past shaw, gets perturbed talking fied,” Muslim recalled. a security review two days af- a group of other Muslim resi- behind us, but the tragic memo- about the incident, and says But, it is not just minor- ter two people were killed in dents of the temple town had ries just refuse to go away. And, (File photo) Hindu zealots stand atop the domes of historical he wished politicians and ity community, which feels the mob violence over the alleged taken shelter in the farm fields with all the noise around the Babri Masjid before the shrine was razed to the ground on Hindu-outfits would not whip pain, as Vijay Singh, a doctor illegal slaughter of cattle in fearing for their lives. temple issue in Ayodhya and December 6, 1992, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India. up communal frenzy. who lives near the disputed Bulandshahr. A statement, Azim, who was just 20 then, elsewhere, it has opened our “We were unsafe then, and Ram Janmabhoomi, said, the on the meeting, stated that said, “An army of ‘karsewaks’, wounds again,” he rued. each others’ blood”. The dem- tem “We were panic-stricken, today also we feel insecure recollection of the incident he asked officers in charge in a grip of frenzy, had brought Azim says the fateful night olition first demoralised our so a group of us in our neigh- when outside crowd comes to sends chills down the spine. to speed up arrests of those down Babri Masjid, triggering still flashes before his eyes. He community and then the ensu- bourhood ran outside the town our town (referring to the recent The 48-year-old medic involved in cow slaughter but unrest and panic. We were so says it was a Hindu family who ing violence in Ayodhya and ri- and into the farm fields to hide Dharma Sabha of the VHP),” he says he was present in Ayod- kept silent on killing of a po- terrified, we did not know what gave him shelter when “the two ots in other parts of the country ourselves from a frenzied mob said. Muslim, Azim and many hya on the day the 16th cen- lice officer.(NATIONALHERALD) to do.” The 46-year-old, now a communities were baying for fractured our faith in the sys- running amok in the streets,” other members from their com- tury mosque was demolished. 10 Thursday, December 6, 2018 Gulf / Middle East / World Turkey seeks arrest of Saudi crown prince aides over Khashoggi murder AFP Assiri and Saud al-Qahtani, a key counsellor to the crown But two key senators from CIA director Gina Haspel. ISTANBUL described in court documents UN human rights chief calls prince. Trump’s own Republican Trump ally and fellow as being “among the plan- for international probe Both were sacked after party said Tuesday that a Republican Senator Lind- A Turkish court issued ar- ners” of Khashoggi’s grisly Riyadh admitted Khashoggi briefing by the CIA’s director sey Graham said the “crazy” rest warrants Wednesday for killing. GENEVA: UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet said on Wednes- was killed in the Saudi con- had strengthened their con- crown prince was “com- two suspects close to Saudi Then on Wednesday, an day that an international investigation was needed to determine sulate. viction that Prince Moham- plicit in the murder of Mr Crown Prince Mohammed Istanbul court issued the ar- who was responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi Saudi Arabia has sought med directed the murder. Khashoggi to the highest bin Salman over the murder rest warrants for Assiri and in October. Bachelet, asked at news conference in Geneva to distance Prince Moham- US Senate Foreign Rela- level possible”. of journalist Jamal Khashog- Qahtani on the charge of “de- about the need for an international inquiry, replied: “I do believe med from the murder and tions Committee Chairman The Istanbul prosecu- gi, increasing pressure on the liberately killing (someone) it is really needed in terms of ensuring what really happened has received support from US Bob Corker said however tor in charge of the Turkish kingdom’s de facto leader. with monstrous feeling or and who are responsible for that awful killing.” (REUTERS) President Donald Trump. His he had “zero question in my investigation said in late The chief prosecutor’s of- causing torment”, according administration has down- mind” that Prince Moham- October that Khashoggi, a fice in Istanbul filed an appli- to state news agency Anadolu. played possible links be- med directed the killing af- former Saudi insider turned cation on Tuesday to obtain Assiri, the former deputy often sat in during Prince meetings with visiting for- tween the crown prince and ter an hour-long briefing to critic, was strangled then the warrants for Ahmad al- head of general intelligence, Mohammed’s closed-door eign dignitaries. Qahtani was what happened to Khashoggi. a small group of senato rs by his body was cut into pieces.

Netanyahu overplayed Yemen peace talks set to Lebanon border action, says opposition chief AFP begin today in Sweden JERUSALEM

ISRAELI opposition leader Tzipi Livni accused Prime A UN source says Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday of over-drama- the two sides were tising the army’s discovery of unlikely to hold Hezbollah tunnels infiltrating its territory from Lebanon for direct negotiations political gain. Livni told public radio that REUTERS while she and the rest of the op- ADEN/STOCKHOLM position welcomed the army’s Isreali Prime Minister discovery of the tunnels and their Benjamin Netanyahu. A team from Yemen’s Saudi- eventual demolition, “the inci- backed government arrived in dent must be kept in proportion.” “We are not now in a situation Sweden to attend peace talks where our soldiers are behind enemy lines,” said Livni, who served starting on Thursday with as foreign minister during Israel’s 2006 war with Hezbollah. members of the Iran-aligned “We are talking about engineering activity within the sov- Houthi group, in a renewed ereign territory of the state of Israel,” she added, accusing UN push to end a war that has Netanyahu of “blowing the incident out of proportion.” Israel pushed the country to the brink announced on Tuesday that it had discovered Hezbollah tun- of starvation. nels infiltrating its territory from Lebanon and launched an A UN source said the two operation to destroy them. sides were unlikely to hold di- Israeli army spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Con- rect talks at a renovated castle ricus said the “attack tunnels” dug by the Shiite militant group outside Stockholm and that backed by Iran, Israel’s main enemy, were not yet operational. special envoy Martin Griffiths He declined to say how many had been detected or how and his team would shuttle be- they would be destroyed, but stressed all activities would take tween them for the consulta- place within Israeli territory. tions, the first since 2016. Netanyahu, whose electoral appeal rests to a large extent on One representative of the his image as the Jewish state’s “Mr Security”, went on television on internationally recognised gov- Tuesday evening to explain the tunnel threat, with armed forces ernment, Abdullah al-Alimi, chief of staff Lieutenant General Gadi Eisenkot at his side. tweeted that the talks were “a Netanyahu is seeking to hold his governing coalition togeth- true opportunity for peace,” er after last month’s resignation of defence minister Avigdor before the delegation flew out Lieberman over a controversial Gaza ceasefire, which left him of the Saudi capital Riyadh on Cars are parked in front of Johannesberg Castle in Rimbo, 50km north of Stockholm, Sweden, where peace talks on Yemen are expected clinging to a one-seat majority in parliament. Wednesday. to take place, on Wednesday. (AFP) Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates - lead- the Yemeni capital Sanaa in be seen stationed outside the descent into hell,” he said in Israel gave no proof of border ers of a Western-backed coa- 2014. But the conflict has seen Opportunity castle ahead of the talks, which a statement. The UN envoy is lition battling the Houthis to military stalemate since the al- will focus on agreeing other seeking agreement on reopen- tunnels, says Lebanon’s Berri restore President Abd-Rabbu liance seized the southern port One representative of the confidence-building steps and ing Sanaa airport, swapping BEIRUT: Israel provided no evidence of cross-border attack Mansour Hadi’s government of Aden. internationally recognised the formation of a transitional prisoners and securing a truce tunnels in a meeting with UN peacekeepers on Wednesday, - want to exit a costly war that The conflict is seen across government, Abdullah governing body. in the Houthi-held port of Ho- Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said. has dragged on for nearly the region as a proxy war be- al-Alimi, tweeted that the “If the consultations pro- deidah, now a focus of the war. The Israeli military launched an operation on Tuesday to four years. tween Sunni Muslim power Ri- talks were “a true ceed positively, we will see an This could lead to a wider cease- “expose and thwart” tunnels into its territory which it said Western allies, which pro- yadh and Shi’ite Tehran. immediate change for people in fire that would halt coalition air came from Lebanon. vide arms and intelligence to Seeking to reinvigorate opportunity for peace,” Yemen. We will see fewer peo- strikes and Houthi missile at- Israel accused Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement of digging the coalition, have ramped up peace efforts, UN special envoy before the delegation flew ple hit by and fleeing violence, tacks on Saudi cities. across the frontier. It said the tunnels did not function yet but pressure on them to find a way Martin Griffiths secured some out of the Saudi capital fewer people pushed to the The United Nations is trying posed “an imminent threat”. There was no comment from Iran- to end a conflict that killed tens confidence-building measures, most desperate means of stay- to avert a full-scale assault on backed Hezbollah. “The Israelis did not present any informa- of thousands of people and left including the evacuation of ing alive,” said Mohamed Abdi, Hodeidah, the entry point for tion,” at the meeting with the Lebanese army and the UNIFIL more than 8 million facing fam- Houthi wounded, to help per- failed to turn up for previous Yemen country director for the most of Yemen’s commercial peacekeeping force, a statement from Berri’s office said. ine. The Saudi-led alliance in- suade the movement to attend talks in Geneva in September. Norwegian Refugee Council. goods and aid. Both sides have Berri, a political ally of Hezbollah, said Lebanon had asked tervened in the civil war in 2015 the talks in Sweden. Swedish authorities cor- “Equally, if the consulta- reinforced positions in the Red for geographic coordinates but received none. (REUTERS) after the Houthi movement The Houthi delegation ar- doned off the venue and sev- tions fail, or stall, so too will Sea city in sporadic battles after ousted Hadi’s government from rived there on Tuesday, having eral emergency vehicles could hopes of halting Yemen’s steady a de-escalation last month.

Nigeria chief Briton says psychologically Egyptian court hands Brotherhood leaders life sentence tortured in UAE detention wants armed REUTERS The defendants can ap- The latest retrial began LONDON: A British man convicted in the United Arab Emirates for CAIRO Authorities had referred peal the ruling for the last time when the Court of Cassation ac- civilians to spying said Wednesday he was psychologically tortured and that 18 defendants to trial in before the Court of Cassation, cepted 13 defendants’ appeals in his captors asked him to turn double agent against the British AN Egyptian court on Wednes- the case. Five remain at Egypt’s highest civilian court. January 2016. government. day sentenced Muslim Brother- large and one died before The public prosecution may Separately on Wednesday, fight gangs Matthew Hedges, a university researcher, was detained at hood leader Mohamed Badie also appeal the acquittals or the two security sources and a Dubai airport on May 5, held in solitary confinement for months and and his deputy Khairat al-Sh- receiving a sentence life sentences that two defend- judicial source said authori- AFP sentenced to life in prison on November 21 before being pardoned ater to life in prison, judicial ants received instead of death ties arrested a justice minister KANO, NIGERIA by UAE authorities five days later. sources said, in a retrial over sentenced to life in 2015 over sentences. under Mursi and are investi- In his first broadcast interview since returning last week, Hedg- violence during the overthrow violence between Brotherhood The defendants faced charg- gating him for belonging to an A traditional ruler in north- es was asked on BBC radio’s Today programme whether he had of Islamist president Mohamed supporters and opponents near es of inciting violence against illegal group. ern Nigeria has called for ci- been tortured and replied: “Psychologically, correct, yes.” Hedges Mursi in 2013. the group’s headquarters. the demonstrators in front of The security sources said vilian militia members to be described being put in ankle cuffs whenever he left his cell to go to The sentence is one among Four others were also the Brotherhood headquarters, National Security Agency offic- given assault rifles to defend the bathroom and said he was “blindfolded and handcuffed” when several trials and retrials handed life sentences on aggravated battery and the pos- ers arrested Ahmed Suleiman themselves against armed being moved to different premises. against Badie, Shater and Wednesday. The court acquit- session of firearms. at his home in Minya governo- gangs behind a spike in kid- One day when he repeated his denials that he was not spying other leaders of the party that ted Saad al-Katatny, parlia- Authorities had referred rate on Tuesday and later trans- nappings and attacks. for the British government, he said his interrogators forced him to ruled Egypt before the military ment speaker under Mursi, 18 defendants to trial in the ferred him to Cairo. “The only power these stand up for an entire day wearing ankle cuffs. ousted Mursi following mass along with a former minister, case. Five remain at large Suleiman had criticised the bandits have over us is that “It’s mentally exhausting. Physically, the adrenaline takes over. protests against his rule. two prominent Brotherhood and one died before receiv- arrest and trial of Brotherhood they have AK-47 rifles while It’s how it made you feel mentally,” he said. (AFP) Badie and Shater were figures and two others. ing a sentence. leaders after Mursi was ousted. we have nothing apart from the cudgels we sometimes bear in self-defence,” said Anka Attahiru Ahmad. Germany to pay for “If the government can Activists call for probe into migrant deaths off Libya Palestinian energy provide the vigilante force and schools with AK-47 rifles, they should as well be give pump action AFP der and coastguard activities, terranean crossing to Europe. TEL Aviv: Germany is to support guns and the official licence ROME of “crimes against humanity” Doctors Without Borders new development projects in the to possess and operate the and called on “the Interna- (MSF) tweeted of “increas- Gaza Strip, the West Bank and weapons”, said the chairman A rights group called Wednes- tional Criminal Court (ICC) to ingly alarming” reports con- in East Jerusalem with funds of the Zamfara state tradi- day for an international crimi- investigate”. firming its own observations: amounting to 54.4 million euros tional council of chiefs. nal investigation after 15 mi- Axel Steier, a spokesman “search & #rescue capacity is (62 million dollars). Ahmad’s comments on grants died following 11 days for the group, said that both insufficient, and boats in dis- The money will help build Tuesday came as police and drifting off the coast of Libya agencies “have military ves- tress are being ignored or re- up local administration, con- the security forces crack down without help. sels, satellites, reconnaissance fused help”. struct schools and help with on armed gangs involved in Their protest came as planes covering all of this “During this time, civilian vocational training, the German cattle rustling and kidnapping rights groups expressed grow- zone. “They had the means to rescue vessels are prevented Representative Office in Ramal- for ransom. ing concern about the plight of see that these refugees were from carrying out their mis- lah said on Wednesday. Last week, the police said migrants attempting the dan- in distress. But they did noth- sion by targeted political at- Ten million euros are to be they had killed 104 gang gerous Mediterranean cross- ing, they left them to die,” he tacks,” said a statement from set aside for energy projects in members who had been “ter- ing -- and accused officials in added. “That’s called a crime.” French migrant rights group the Gaza Strip. rorising and killing innocent several countries of blocking A group of 25 migrants left Migrant survivors are seen in Misrata, Libya, on Tuesday. (REUTERS) SOS Mediterranee. “With this new commit- people” in an operation on their efforts to help them. Sabratha, 70 kilometres (44 Their vessel the Aquarius, ment of a substantial level, the their forest hideouts. In a tweet Claus-Peter miles) west of Tripoli, in a bid ing off Misrata, 270 kilometres severe dehydration when they run jointly with MSF, is cur- government emphasizes that Fifty camps were de- Reisch, founder of the Ger- to reach the Italian coast, said further east, and washing up were found. rently stuck in the French it is a reliable partner,” Klaus stroyed and officers recovered man group Mission Lifeline, the Libyan Red Cross. on a beach Monday evening. Others aid agencies Mediterranean port of Mar- Kraemer from the German more than 500 cattle and 79 accused the EU agencies But the currents meant There were only 10 sur- Wednesday also denounced seille after Manama revoked Development Ministry said. In sheep. Sixteen police were Frontex and Eunavfor Med, that they drifted for 11 days vivors, two of them women, the lack of help for migrants its flag rights, which means it 2017, Germany gave a sum of also killed in the fighting. which police the bloc’s bor- without food or water, capsiz- and all of them were suffering attempting the perilous Medi- cannot legally set sail. 53 million euros. (DPA) Europe / United States Thursday, December 6, 2018 11

News Flynn ‘substantially’ aided probe of Russia-Trump campaign links: Mueller in brief REUTERS Flynn also provided “first- involved in the overall conspira- sian attempts to influence the WASHINGTON/NEW YORK hand information about the con- cy or collusion that he is tasked 2016 US election and potential NATO warns tent and context of interactions with investigating,” Weinstein collusion by Trump aides. Kosovo over plan US Special Counsel Robert Mu- between the transition team and said. “If he was almost done Mueller’s probe, which could to develop army eller’s office said on Tuesday Russian government officials,” there would have been virtually threaten Trump’s presidency, President Donald Trump’s ex- the filing said. Firsthand info nothing blacked out.” has already ensnared 32 indi- BRUSSELS: NATO Secretary national security adviser Mi- Citing 19 interviews pro- Flynn, who held the White viduals and three Russian firms. General Jens Stoltenberg chael Flynn provided “substan- vided by Flynn to it and other Mueller’s office said House job for only 24 days, He is expected to issue a report voiced concern on Wednes- tial” cooperation with its probe federal prosecutors, Mueller’s President Donald Trump’s pleaded guilty in December 2017 on his findings possibly some day about moves by Kosovo into possible collusion between office asked a federal judge not ex-national security adviser to lying to the FBI about his con- time next year. Others charged to convert its security force Trump’s campaign team and to sentence him to prison. provided ‘firsthand information tacts with Russia. He will be sen- by Mueller include Trump’s into an army, amid a deterio- Moscow. Prosecutors said Flynn also about the content and context tenced in the US District Court former campaign manager Paul ration in already fragile rela- Mueller’s office said in a provided help on other criminal Special Counsel Robert Mueller. of interactions between the for the District of Columbia on Manafort and campaign deputy tions with neighbouring Ser- court filing Flynn assisted with investigations, although those transition team and Russian December 18. Rick Gates, as well as Trump’s bia. Kosovo, which declared the investigation “concerning details were blacked out to keep dacted portions likely pointed to government officials He is so far the only mem- former personal lawyer Michael independence from Serbia links or coordination between information about ongoing impending charges against oth- ber of Trump’s administration Cohen, who pleaded guilty last in 2008, is due next week the Russian government and probes secret. ers in Trump’s orbit and raised to plead guilty to a crime un- week to lying to Congress about to take controversial steps individuals associated with the David Weinstein, a former doubts about speculation that of his probe. “It must relate to covered during Mueller’s wide- a proposed Trump skyscraper in towards forming an army. Trump campaign.” federal prosecutor, said the re- Mueller was nearing the end other people who he believes are ranging investigation into Rus- Moscow. Belgrade fiercely contests the move, arguing that it is a direct threat to security and violates the terms of NATO’s presence in Kosovo. (DPA) France may amend wealth tax after protests over living costs Dozens of mafia ‘Devastating legal advice’ suspects held in international sting REUTERS in the autumn of 2019. PARIS “If a measure that we have THE Hague: Police arrested taken, which is costing the dozens of suspected mob- stiffens MPs’ opposition PRESIDENT Emmanuel Ma- public money, turns out not sters in Europe and South cron could amend a wealth tax to be working, if it’s not go- America on Wednesday in that critics say goes too easy ing well, we’re not stupid - we a huge international swoop on the rich, his government in- would change it,” Griveaux told targeting Italy’s notorious dicated on Wednesday, a day RTL radio. The unrest over the ‘Ndrangheta mafia clan, after suspending further fuel- squeeze on household budgets officials said. to PM May’s Brexit deal tax hikes in the face of protests comes as OECD data showed Nearly 90 people includ- across France over living costs. that France has become the ing high-ranking members The Macron administration most highly taxed country in of the powerful organised is struggling to defuse the anger the developed world, surpass- crime syndicate accused of The legal advice shows UK could be locked indefinitely in the EU’s orbit driving the “yellow vest” pro- ing even high-tax Denmark. drug trafficking and money tests, as it reels from the worst Griveaux later told a weekly laundering were arrested riots seen in central Paris in five news conference that Macron in coordinated raids in six decades last Saturday. had called on all political par- countries, EU justice agency Government spokesman ties, trade unions and busi- Eurojust said. (AFP) Benjamin Griveaux said all ness leaders to press the need tax-related policies needed to for calm. Student protests and 13 charged over be periodically evaluated and, planned trade union strikes destruction of if deemed not to be working, in the energy and port sectors Arc de Triomphe should be changed. He said the next week underscored the risk wealth tax could be reassessed of contagion. PARIS: Thirteen people were charged on Wednesday over looting and destruction at the Arc de Triomphe monu- ment to France’s war dead CDU veteran backs old during violent “yellow vest” protests which rocked Paris last weekend, prosecutors Merkel rival to lead party said. Three of the suspects, REUTERS is ahead among CDU delegates. which include one minor, BERLIN “A majority for Merz would were placed in preventive be the best thing for the coun- custody ahead of their VETERAN German conserva- try,” Schaeuble, who was loyal to trial, while the others were tive Wolfgang Schaeuble, a Merkel as her hardline finance released on bail. The land- highly-respected figure in his minister but had previously mark arch at the top of the party, has publicly backed Frie- been a rival, told the Frankfurter Champs-Elysees avenue was drich Merz, a former rival of An- Allgemeine Zeitung on Wednes- the epicentre of the clashes gela Merkel, to succeed her as day. between anti-government head of the Christian Democrats Working with Merkel who protesters and police. (AFP) (CDU) in a vote set for Friday. wants to remain chancellor, the The winner will be in pole new CDU leader will be influen- EU steps up fake position to be the CDU’s candi- tial in shaping German domes- news fight ahead date for chancellor of Europe’s tic, economic and foreign policy of elections biggest economy in a 2021 elec- from relations with U.S. Presi- tion and the outcome could even dent Donald Trump and Rus- BRUSSELS The EU took spell the end of Merkel’s coali- sian President Vladimir Putin to steps Wednesday to protect tion with her Bavarian allies and helping shape the EU. upcoming elections against Social Democrats (SPD). Schaeuble argued that Merz, disinformation campaigns The two front runners are who lost out to Merkel in a pow- from suspects like Russia, Merkel protege and CDU Gen- er struggle in 2002 and quit pol- launching a bloc-wide alert eral Secretary Annegret Kramp- itics for business in 2009, would system and pressuring Karrenbauer, who leads polls of be able to boost the CDU by internet giants like Facebook ordinary voters and party sup- giving it a stronger profile and for more help. Officials said British Prime Minister Theresa May (centre) speaks in the House of Commons in London on Wednesday. (AFP) porters, and Merz, who Bild am working better with its Bavarian their campaign will try to blunt Sonntag weekly newspaper said sister party. the hatred and divisions fuel- REUTERS Now May is trying to get ling the rise of right-wing and LONDON Re-opening Brexit deal holds her deal approved by a parlia- populist parties in a number potential dangers: Spokesman ment which shows every sign of European countries. “We PRIME Minister Theresa of striking it down in a vote Facebook accused of giving need to be united and join May’s Brexit deal came under LONDON: British Prime Minister Theresa May is clear on the on Dec. 11. It is unclear what our forces to protect our fire from allies and opponents potential dangers of reopening the deal to leave the European happens if the deal is rejected democracies against disinfor- alike on Wednesday after the Union, her spokesman said on Wednesday, adding that the as Britain is due to leave on firms access to users’ data mation,” said Andrus Ansip, government was forced to withdrawal agreement was complete. Some critics of the deal March 29. the EU’s vice president for the publish legal advice showing are pushing May to win more concessions from the EU to try Nigel Dodds, the deputy AFP Committee chair Damian digital single market. (AFP) the United Kingdom could be to garner support for the agreement in parliament, which could leader of the Northern Irish LONDON Collins said it was not clear locked indefinitely in the Euro- reject it in a vote on Dec. 11. The EU has said the deal is the Democratic Unionist Party, from the private exchanges pean Union’s orbit. best on offer. May is also meeting lawmakers to try to win their said the legal advice proved A British parliamentary com- between Facebook and app ‘Denmark, UK top After a string of humiliating support for the deal, the spokesman said. (REUTERS) that Northern Ireland would be mittee accused Facebook on developers whether users were parliamentary defeats for May treated differently to the rest of Wednesday of giving compa- aware that their friends list global league for the day before cast new doubt the United Kingdom. nies such as Netflix preferen- and other private information over her ability to get a deal ap- the government’s top lawyer until a superseding agreement On Tuesday, just hours be- tial access to users’ data even was being used. climate actions’ proved, US investment bank about the fallback mechanism, took its place,” the advice said. fore the start of a five-day de- after it tightened its privacy “Facebook have clearly en- REUTERS JP Morgan said the chances of or backstop, to prevent the “In the absence of a right bate in the British parliament rules in 2014-15. tered into whitelisting agree- LONDON Britain calling off Brexit alto- return of border controls be- of termination, there is a legal on May’s Brexit deal, a top law The UK parliament’s select ments with certain companies, gether had increased. tween British-ruled Northern risk that the United Kingdom official at the European Court media committee published which meant that after the DENMARK and Britain are the As investors and allies tried Ireland and the EU-member might become subject to pro- of Justice (ECJ) said Britain more than 200 pages of inter- platform changes in 2014/15 top countries when it comes to to work out the ultimate des- Irish Republic. tracted and repeating rounds could pull back its formal di- nal Facebook emails it has ac- they maintained full access to implementing measures to fight tination for the world’s fifth “Despite statements in the of negotiations.” vorce notice. quired while probing how the friends data,” Collins wrote in climate change, although Britain largest economy, the North- Protocol that it is not intended Brexit, the United King- “The UK now appears to giant was being used to ma- an accompanying note. has lagged in phasing out fossil ern Irish party which props up to be permanent and the clear dom’s biggest economic and have the option of revoking nipulate major election results. “The idea of linking access fuel subsidies, a report published May’s government said legal intention of the parties that it political shift since World War unilaterally and taking a period The emails feature in a to friends data to the financial by academics said on Wednes- advice about the deal was “dev- should be replaced by alterna- Two, has repeatedly plunged of time of its own choosing to case being heard in a Califor- value of the developers rela- day. The report was launched as astating”. tive, permanent arrangements, British politics into crisis since decide what happens next,” JP nia court filed against the giant tionship with Facebook is a delegates from more than 190 May was forced by parlia- in international law the Proto- the shock 2016 vote to leave the Morgan economist Malcolm by the now-defunct US app de- recurring feature of the docu- nations meet in Poland to flesh ment to publish advice from col would endure indefinitely EU. Barr wrote in a note to clients. veloper Six4Three. ments.” out how to reach commitments made under the 2015 Paris Agreement to keep the rise in global temperature below 2 de- grees Celsius this century. Denmark, Britain and Cana- Washington puts on show of unity for Bush funeral da have made the most progress in transforming their energy sec- AFP George W. Bush delivered days in the US Capitol rotun- Michelle Obama. But his tors toward meeting the targets, WASHINGTON a rousing and deeply personal da. Since Bush’s death, Trump greetings stopped there, as he said the report by researchers eulogy -- at times punctuated has traded his usual provoca- failed to acknowledge Hillary from Britain’s Imperial College, A divided Washington led by by laughter -- as he sang the tive posture for one of respect Clinton, his defeated Demo- commissioned by British power the nation’s five living presi- praises of his father and pre- and solemnity, tweeting be- cratic rival in 2016. generator Drax. “We researched dents put on a show of unity decessor as commander-in- fore heading to the cathedral Clinton sat stone faced, how the world is progressing on Wednesday at the poignant chief, who died Friday at age about “a day of celebration for looking straight ahead, and the uptake of the five key technolo- state funeral of George HW 94. a great man.” pair did not make eye contact. gies and measures needed to Bush, as America bade fare- “He was born with just two But while the service al- Other dignitaries in the limit climate change to 2 degrees well to its 41st president. settings -- full throttle, then lowed Washington to hit cathedral included Britain’s Celsius. This reveals Denmark, Donald and Melania sleep,” Bush said. “To us, his pause on the toxic rhetoric Prince Charles, German Chan- UK and Canada to be world lead- Trump shared a front row pew was the brightest of a thou- that has engulfed the country’s cellor Angela Merkel, former ing,” said Imperial’s Iain Staffell. at Washington National Ca- sand points of light,” he added US President Donald Trump (left) with Melania Trump and ex-presi- politics, Trump and his Demo- Polish president Lech Walesa, The five technologies are thedral with past presidents in reference to his father’s sig- dents at the National Cathedral in Washington on Wednesday. (AFP) cratic predecessors appeared former vice presidents Dan clean power, fossil fuels, elec- Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, nature call to volunteerism. locked in an uneasy truce as it Quayle, Dick Cheney, Al Gore tric vehicles, capacity for carbon Jimmy Carter and their wives “When the history books Bush’s eulogy followed an dent in his dying hours. got underway. and Joe Biden, and former storage, and energy efficiency as an honor guard brought are written, they will say that uplifting performance by Irish Wednesday’s state funeral Trump arrived and secretaries of state James of households, buildings and Bush’s flag-draped casket into George H.W. Bush was a great tenor Ronan Tynan -- a friend caps a day-long homage that promptly shook hands with Baker, Colin Powell and Con- transport. the packed prayer hall. president of the United States.” of Bush who sang to the presi- saw Bush lie in state for two Obama and former first lady doleezza Rice. 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Trump asks OPEC not to 2022 FIFA WC to boost banks’ cut production

AFP WASHINGTON performance in Qatar: Moody’s

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged OPEC members not to slash produc- Rising oil production will drive real GDP growth in GCC countries including Qatar next year to an average of around 3.3 percent tion at their upcoming meeting, saying global oil prices should SATYENDRA PATHAK remain low. DOHA Foreign funds favour Trump’s comment came as members of the Organization INCREASED government Qatar over Saudi of Petroleum Exporting Coun- spending supported by cur- tries and other oil-producing rent oil prices and the upcom- DOHA: Overseas institutional investors were net nations prepared to meet ing 2022 Fifa World Cup will buyers of about $2.3 billion of shares traded Thursday and Friday in Vi- underpin banks’ stable finan- on Qatar’s bourse this year, more than triple the enna to discuss lowering their cial performance in Qatar, foreign flows into Riyadh, according to a report output. Moody’s Investors Service has by Bloomberg. “Hopefully OPEC will be said in a report released on Inflows have picked up in Qatar this year keeping oil flows as is, not Wednesday. after several large-cap companies announced restricted. The World does not According to the report, a they were easing limits on foreign ownership, want to see, or need, higher oil return to rising oil production prompting an adjustment of their weighting in prices!” Trump said on Twitter. after production cuts in 2017- benchmarks used by emerging-market fund If the 20 or so OPEC mem- 2018 will drive real GDP growth managers. bers and other nations at the Vi- in GCC countries including Qa- “In Saudi Arabia, overseas investors were enna talks – which account for tar next year to an average of net buyers of as much as $3 billion at a peak in more than half of the world’s oil around 3.3 percent from 1 per- June, but that figure fell to around $700 million – continue to pump at current cent in 2017, easing fiscal pres- after a sell-off following the murder of newspa- record levels, they risk seeing sures as well as keep govern- per columnist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi prices continue to tumble. ment spending plans on track. consulate in Istanbul in October,” the report Prices have already plunged Moody’s report entitled “Investors see that Qatar is still a stable more than 30 percent over the ‘Banks – Gulf Cooperation area for investment. Going into 2019, the trend past two months and a barrel Council 2019 Outlook’ express- could very well continue because Saudi Arabia of Brent crude, the European es the rating agency’s expecta- has itself been involved in a number of conflicts benchmark, currently stands at tion of how banks’ creditwor- around its border and this doesn’t represent around $60. thiness will evolve over the next stability at all,” the report has quoted Naeem But if oil producers close 12 to 18 months in the GCC. Aslam, the chief market analyst at Think Mar- the taps, they risk choking off “Banks in Qatar, Kuwait, kets UK in London, as saying. (TNN) the global economy, which UAE, and Saudi Arabia will needs affordable oil to keep remain resilient, while fiscal GCC banks’ lending to construction and real-estate sectors will increase, the report said. running. pressures will weigh on banks well as the stable outlook on Trump has repeatedly ac- in Oman and Bahrain, where Lending growth in 2019 will forming loans (NPLs) in GCC growth and stable bottom-line ciency. Consolidation will ease the government of Qatar’s Aa3 cused the oil cartel of keeping oil prices will remain below range from 4 percent to 6 per- banks to stand at a still good profitability,” the report said. competition and also alleviate long-term issuer rating. prices artificially high. the fiscal breakeven level,” the cent in different GCC coun- 3 percent of total loans at the Profitability pressures some pressure on profitabil- “The Qatari government That has put OPEC king- report said. tries. Lending to construction end of 2019. are expected to ease, with net ity,” the report said. has been able to rebalance the pin Saudi Arabia in a delicate Governments’ willingness and real-estate sectors will in- “GCC banks will continue income to tangible assets re- The US-based rating country’s economy following position – Riyadh is keen not to to support GCC banks remains crease,” the report said. to exhibit large loss absorption maining strong at around 1.5 agency earlier this year had the regional dispute which be- incur Trump’s wrath as rela- high and their capacity to sup- The report, however, said buffers against sudden asset percent to 2.1 percent, the re- changed its outlook for Qatar’s gan in June 2017, and the high tions between the two countries port is strong, the report said. that problems loans will con- quality deterioration and show port said. banking system to stable from level of government spending become increasingly compli- “Credit growth will recover tinue to rise due to the lagging resilience under our low prob- “Banks in GCC countries negative, reflecting the resil- on infrastructure in prepara- cated in the wake of the murder as government spending un- effect of the economic slow- ability stress scenarios. Capi- have adapted their cost base to ience of the country’s econo- tion for the FIFA World Cup of opposition journalist Jamal derpins economic activity and down in previous years. tal will stay broadly stable, the slowing economic environ- my and banking system to the in 2022 has been unaffected,” Khashoggi. spurs private-sector growth. Moody’s expects nonper- benefitting from modest credit ment, maintaining strong effi- ongoing regional dispute, as the report said. QFC engages with French businesses at Qatar-France investment forum

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK investment agency of France, She added, “Our commit- plore potential bilateral invest- flecting the dynamism and the DOHA the French Embassy in Qatar ment to continually enhancing ment opportunities and the level of commitment of French and MEDEF International, the our relations with the French unique advantages that the companies operating in Qatar, THE Qatar Financial Centre French Business Confederation. market is also evident through QFC platform offers to compa- some of them for decades. (QFC) has participated in the Sheikha Alanoud bint the roadshow we successfully nies looking to expand to Qatar “Around 200 French com- Qatar-France Business and In- Hamad al Thani, managing di- hosted earlier this year in Par- and the region. panies are working alongside vestment Forum in Doha. rector, business development is, during which, we met with Ambassador of France to public and private stakeholders The forum focused on at QFC, said, “As part of our more than 100 French com- Qatar HE Franck Gellet said, such as the QFC on key projects mechanisms for investing in mandate to attract foreign di- panies who expressed great “We are delighted to welcome in oil and gas, electricity and the French economy by high- rect investment to Qatar, the interest in expanding to Qatar a delegation of more than 50 water, transport, urban devel- lighting selected investment QFC has always looked to fur- through the QFC’s platform French corporations in Doha opment and other fields, assist- projects in France, QFC said in ther strengthen relations with and we will continue to work on the occasion of the Qatar- ing Qatar in achieving its goals, a statement on Wednesday. our French partners. I am con- closely to develop these con- France Business and Invest- enshrined in the Qatar Vision The event was jointly organ- fident that the Forum has pro- nections.” ment Forum – a precedent in 2030.” ised by the Qatari Businessmen vided an invaluable platform for Prior to the event, the QFC Qatar. Qatari investments in Association (QBA), Business fostering even more extensive hosted a delegation of French The forum focused on mechanisms for investing in the French econo- “French investments in France reached $29 billion in France, the national trade and partnerships.” and Qatari businesses to ex- my by highlighting selected investment projects in France. Qatar have been on the rise, re- 2016.

MADE IN QATAR EXHIBITION IN OMAN DAY 3 Expo to boost Qatar-Omani trade ties Expo will open door for Qatari firms QNA important platform for pre- to enter Omani market: QDB CEO MUSCAT senting the Qatari industries and discussing bilateral co- QNA of the Omani market and ex- trade exchange and increase in- “MADE in Qatar” exhibition operation in various fields of MUSCAT plore viable trading opportu- vestments in view of the facili- in Muscat has opened new industry. nities, which will open the way ties and incentives provided by horizons for joint cooperation About 240 companies A number of Omani business- for them to enter the Omani the two countries to business- with Oman’s business com- representing five industrial men hailed the progress of Qa- market, especially small and men. munity, Qatar Chamber (QC) sectors including furniture tari industries and the “Made medium enterprises which can Qatar Primary Materials Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin and furnishings, petrochemi- in Qatar” exhibition, which is establish partnerships and alli- Company (QPMC) CEO Essa Jassim al Thani has said. cal industries, small and me- being held in Muscat. ances with its Omani counter- Kaldari said the company, as Sheikh Khalifa said in a dium industries, food and Several businessmen from parts,” he said. the Gold Sponsor, supports the press statement that holding beverage industries and other the two countries also valued “Qatari economy has over- development efforts of the Qa- the 7th session of the exhibi- industries, have participated the wide participation of the come the repercussions of tari industry, referring to the tion in Oman was the culmi- in the exhibition. Qatari industrial companies in the unjust siege and emerged great role that the expo plays in nation of the distinguished Sheikh Khalifa said the the exhibition, which reflects stronger than it was before, promoting local products and relations between the private exhibition aims at promoting the Qatari businessmen’s keen- and Qatari companies have enhancing the role of Qatari in- sector in the two countries, the Qatari industries by ex- ness to enter the Omani mar- launched their products to vari- dustry to the national economy. and reflects the true desire of ploring the needs of the Qa- ket. ous countries in the world,” he He said the exhibition pre- business owners in both coun- tari market in new industries Qatar Development Bank said. sented a great opportunity to tries to establish joint trade to meet local demand. (QDB) CEO Abdulaziz bin Qatar Manufacturing Com- introduce the Omani business and investment alliances. Qatar Chamber (QC) Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim al Thani The expo also supports Nasser al Khalifa said the expo pany CEO Abdulrahman al An- community to the country’s The exhibition offers the the Qatari industrial exports in Oman strengthens coopera- sari said the company, which most prominent industries. suitable platform to discuss interaction at the joint busi- the efforts of the Oman by encouraging Qatari busi- tion between the two countries, is taking part in the exhibition “QPMC received a large these alliances and bring ness forum on the sidelines of Chamber of Commerce, nessmen and foreign inves- pointing out that the impor- as Diamond Sponsor, aims to number of Omani businessmen business owners closer to the exhibition, reflected the which contributed to the suc- tors to establish industrial tance of holding the exhibition build relations and partner- who were introduced to the further trade and investment strong desire of the business cess of the exhibition, point- projects in Qatar by taking in Muscat was to closely intro- ships with Omani investors in company’s business, strategic cooperation, he added. sectors of the two countries ing out that the exhibition advantage of the incentives duce consumers and compa- light of its plans towards the products and future expansion Sheikh Khalifa said the to enhance joint cooperation, has gained great attention provided by the state to en- nies in Oman to various Qatari promising markets in the re- plans, which largely help in huge turnout by the Omani trade and investment. from the business sectors courage investment in indus- products and sectors. gion,. meeting the needs of the Qatari businessmen and the positive The QC chairman hailed in Oman as it represents an trial sectors. “It will also help Qatari He pointing out that Qatari domestic market of raw materi- companies to identify the needs and Omani sides will enhance als,” he added. Economy & Business Thursday, December 6, 2018 13

QICCA seminar discusses construction project management MoCI holds Shock slide in UK workshop services PMI points on local subsidies to stalling economy TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA REUTERS Still, BoE officials will LONDON note a recent deterioration THE Ministry of Commerce in business and consumer and Industry (MoCI) is or- UNCERTAINTY about the confidence that suggests un- ganising a workshop on local terms of Brexit next March certainty over Brexit is ag- subsidies and the World Trade clobbered British services gravating the slowdown in Organization’s countervailing firms last month, leaving the economy since the 2016 measures with the participation the economy at risk of con- referendum. of experts from the Ministry, tracting, a survey showed on Due to a slowdown the Ministry of Municipality Wednesday. in new business - which and Environment, the General The IHS Markit/CIPS grew at one of the weak- Secretariat of the Council of UK Services Purchasing est rates since the financial Ministers, General Authority of Managers’ Index (PMI) fell crisis - companies relied on Customs and Qatar Chamber. to 50.4 from 52.2 in Octo- working through backlogs Management of construction projects and their completion on time were discussed at a seminar organised by the Qatar International Centre The workshop comes ber, the weakest reading of work at the fastest pace for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) in Doha on Tuesday. It was held in cooperation with ASTAD Consulting and Project Management within the framework of the since just after the 2016 since 2009 in order to eke Company in the presence of a number of legal and representatives of construction and contracting companies. Ibrahim Shahbeek, Assistant Ministry’s efforts to build the Brexit vote and below all out growth. Secretary General of the Arbitration Centre, Tariq Jawid, Claims and Compliance Manager at ASTAD presented the seminar. QICCA board technical capacities of the em- forecasts in a Reuters poll of “As such, unless demand member Sheikh Dr Thani bin Ali al Thani attended the seminar among a host of entrepreneurs, officials and executives. ployees specialised in WTO economists. revives, a slide into econom- agreements, support and pro- Watched closely by the ic decline at the turn of the tect national products, and to Bank of England, the PMI year is a distinct possibil- train employees on the mecha- suggested Britain’s econo- nism of applying countervail- my is on track for quarterly ing measures. growth of just 0.1 percent Lowdown The workshop also aims in the final three months at familiarising authorities of 2018, IHS Markit said, a O UK services PMI Shale’s growing profits concerned with the different sharp slowdown from 0.6 worse than all forecasts forms of subsidies that could percent in the third quarter. in Reuters poll be offered by the public sector Slowing consumer to the private sector and local spending and Brexit un- OPMI raises possibility producers under the WTO’s certainty hobbled services of imminent GDP agreement on subsidies and firms in November. downturn at mercy of OPEC cuts countervailing measures as Prime Minister Theresa well as the procedures that May’s Brexit plan has been OCompanies report could be taken to protect do- agreed with the EU but faces Brexit impact on REUTERS praised Saudi Arabia on Twit- mestic producers from com- deep opposition in parlia- consumer spending HOUSTON ter for high production that peting imported subsidised ment ahead of a Dec. 11 vote, helped push oil prices down products and to bolster the raising the risk of a no deal OPMI consistent with THE recent nosedive in crude about 30 percent to near $50, competitiveness of national Brexit shock to the economy negligible GDP growth oil prices came just as shale calling it “like a big Tax Cut.” products. in less than four months’ producers had started deliv- Such tweets are an “ir- The workshop, which time. ering healthy returns after ritant” to a U.S. oil industry features a lecture by Sharif Optimism among ser- ity,” Chris Williamson, chief years of heavy spending to trying to solidify its profitable Kushkin, an expert at the Ge- vices companies, which ac- economist at IHS Markit, boost production and market position. neva-based WTO, addresses count for the bulk of Brit- said. share. Trump’s “leaning on” Sau- a number of topics including ain’s economic output, fell to The services PMI fell The shift has pleased in- di Arabia, the most influential an overview of the Agreement its second-lowest level since below the 50 mark in July vestors who had grown weary OPEC nation, “has had a great on Subsidies and Countervail- the depths of the financial 2016, just after the Brexit of waiting for a payoff while effect,” Pruett said. ing Measures and their defini- crisis, the PMI showed. vote, spurring the BoE to watching the frenetic west “To me, it’s a lot of med- tion, identifying permitted and Overall the figures cut interest rates to a new Texas shale boom make the dling,” he said. prohibited subsidies under the chimed with other surveys record low. United States the world’s top Trump’s campaign against WTO agreement, exceptions showing sliding confidence However, BoE Gover- oil producer and a major ex- OPEC cuts comes after he when it comes to developing among both consumers and nor Mark Carney and other porter. stood by the kingdom and countries and the role of sub- businesses. New car sales officials at the central bank The 29 percent drop in Saudi Crown Prince Moham- sidies within the WTO system. fell 6.9 percent in the first have warned investors not U.S. crude oil prices since The logo of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries med bin Salman despite U.S. The workshop also tackles the 11 months of the year due to count on a cut to borrow- October now threatens those (OPEC) is seen at OPEC’s headquarters in Vienna. politicians calling for sanc- impact and repercussions of to stalling consumer confi- ing costs if Britain’s econ- improved margins, and sus- tions over the October killing subsidized imported prod- dence, industry data showed omy suffers the potentially tained prices below $50 per The dynamic leaves shale “ripping off the rest of the of journalist Jamal Khashoggi ucts on local products and on Wednesday. inflationary shock of leaving barrel could dent the value of producers hoping for a rescue world” by artificially inflating at Riyadh’s consulate in Is- the resulting damage to both Samuel Tombs, an the EU without a transition shale reserves, which banks in the form of production cuts consumer fuel prices. tanbul. Prince Salman wants production value and market economist at consultancy deal. use to determine borrowing from The Organization of the On Wednesday, the presi- to avoid confrontation with competitiveness. Pantheon Macroeconomics, Slightly faster growth in power. Petroleum Exporting Coun- dent again tweeted that he Trump, Saudi watchers say, The workshop also sheds said the PMI provided “the employment an easing of Activity in the largest tries (OPEC) when it meets hopes “OPEC will be keeping including over oil production light on the measures that clearest indication yet that cost pressures represented U.S. oil field could fall 10 to on Thursday - and at odds oil flows as is, not restricted. cuts and prices. could be taken to mitigate Brexit uncertainty is drain- the only plus points. 20 percent next year if prices with U.S. President Don- The World does not want to While shale producers this damage by resorting ing momentum from the Businesses will be stay down, said Steven Pru- ald Trump, who has pushed see, or need, higher prices!” have made strides in recent to the WTO Dispute Settle- economy”. watching a series of votes ett, chief executive of shale OPEC to keep the taps wide U.S. crude futures rose years at turning profits with ment Gateway or by impos- The pound fell only in parliament next Tues- producer Elevation Resourc- open. this week and were trading lower oil prices, they are near- ing protective measures to modestly on release of the day which, if lost by Prime es LLC. The price retreat Although Trump has at around $53.34 a barrel on ing a threshold where some protect national products as PMI, with traders mostly Minister May, could cast her sparked a sell-off of shale generally been a boisterous Wednesday on expectations would scale back investment, well as the legal mechanisms focused on the progress of Brexit plans into further dis- firms’ shares and another set- booster of fossil fuel firms, that OPEC would agree to cut said Phil Flynn, an analyst at to implement such measures Brexit. array. back could sour investors on he has ridiculed the prospect output at its meeting. Price Futures Group in Chi- without violating the WTO the sector for years. of OPEC production cuts as In November, Trump cago. rules. Meeza launches ‘Business Cloud’ platform, extends services to GBI

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CREATIVE SOCIAL NETWORKING ADS ‘Sharkena’ receives nomination for Hermes Creative Awards

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK as part of an annual international estate investment. It is based on Sharkena and how owning a land DOHA competition for innovators in entering into a partnership with suitable for building a real estate the world of optics. It will be landowners, who stand to benefit investment project will enable THE “Om Jassim & Om Saeed” organised and supervised by the from transforming their vacant them to transform their land into Ad, a short animated film promot- Association of Marketing and land into a lucrative investment a successful project that protects ing Sharkena — an innovative real Communication Professionals. It project serving the best interests their future and the future of their estate product — will compete is an international organisation of the real estate investor, and giv- families. for the global Hermes Creative founded in 1994 in the United ing him good investment returns SAK Holding Company used Awards 2018, in the category of States for holding a fair independ- in line with of the ongoing urban “Om Jassim& Om Saeed” to start creative social networking ads, ent, inexpensive and open inter- and real estate development in a new phase of its campaign which are made with 3D anima- national competition that includes Qatar. promoting Sharkena, which have tion technology. several thousand professionals The film holds an open invi- ignited all the group’s pages The film invites female-land- recognised for their integrity and tation to female-landowners in on social networking sites and owners to embrace the concept of professionalism. Qatar to contest the world of real platforms pushing up the rate of real estate investment, and to use They will judge proposed con- estate investment. To join its long follow-ups and positive impres- their real estate product “Sharke- tributions from 200 categories: list of real estate partners, who sions, in a manner that signifi- na” to become a member of a long Printed media, public relations/ benefited from Sharkena, which cantly exceeded expectations. Our series of real estate partners who communications and electronics/ have produced numerous success- promotional campaign series is to have benefited from real estate social/interactive media, as well ful investment real estate projects. introduce the real estate product partners with SAK Holding Group. as individual creations and works This invitation addressed to this “Sharkena” clearly and without The brand-new promotional such as ads, publications, websites important segment of the society, the complexity which was created film for Sharkena designated “Om and videos clips. In addition to SAK Holding Group, under service provider. is a high-tech 3-dimensional ani- by SAK Holding Group specifi- Jassim & Om Saeed” will compete strategy campaigns, multi-media the guidance of Sheikh Thani bin Sharkena, presents multiple mated promotional ad. It features cally for land-owners to encour- for Hermes Creative Awards with sites, marketing & communica- Abdullah al Thani, continued to solutions for a large segment of a dialogue between two female age them to engage in real estate many advertising and artworks tions programs, and emerging develop Sharkena until it rose to landowners allowing them to characters about all what female investment and to hold quality selected from around the world technologies be a fully integrated real estate embark on the experience of real landowners need to know about real estate partnerships. 14 Thursday, December 6, 2018 Economy & Business

News Global stocks fall as declines by US bond yields, trade concerns stoke fears in brief ed every US recession in the past slipped to six-month lows of QMSCI all-country index down 0.3% Q Asian shares outside Japan 1.5% lower 50 years. “The market decline in 0.247 percent before rising back Q German 10-year yields at six-month low QShanghai markets slide 0.6% the US overnight and the flatten- to 0.259 percent. Libyan oil export ing of the yield curve reflect that Italian bonds extended their terminals closed REUTERS Tuesday’s declines came just a side the drop in US stocks and economic growth momentum is rally, with two-year yields falling over bad weather LONDON day after an equity surge driven bond yields, pushed Asian taking over as the primary con- 10 bps to 4 1/2-month lows after by optimism that China and the shares outside Japan 1.5 percent cern for investors,” Tai Hui, a a cabinet official raised hopes TUNIS: Libyan state oil GLOBAL stocks tumbled to one- United States would sort out lower. Shanghai markets fell 0.6 strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset that the government could cut company NOC said on week lows on Wednesday, as their trade dispute. Then Presi- percent, their losses limited by Management told clients. nearly four billion euros from its Wednesday all the country’s declines by long-dated US bond dent Donald Trump threatened Chinese officials expressing con- So far, 10-year yields are 2019 budget plans. oil export terminals were yields and a renewal of trade “major tariffs” on Chinese im- fidence that a trade deal would clinging to an 11-basis-point Markets are also bracing for closed due to bad weather. concerns stoked fears of a down- ports if his administration failed be clinched on time. margin over the two-year, al- more news on the Brexit front. Storage capacity at turn in the United States, the to reach an effective trade deal But European losses were though it was the smallest one in British Prime Minister Theresa Zawiya terminal was criti- world’s largest economy. with Beijing. trimmed as the session contin- over a decade. May suffered embarrassing de- cally low and production US markets are closed to “As I look into next year, ued, with a pan-European index The flattening of the curve feats on Tuesday, the start of five may have to be curbed on mark former President George most expectations for further down 0.75 percent by 1145 GMT gained momentum after last days of parliamentary debate Thursday as a result, the HW Bush’s death, but the ef- gains have been pared back. In- compared with falls of over one week’s signal by the Federal over her plans to leave the Euro- NOC said in a statement. fect of Wall Street’s turmoil vestors have gone from extend- percent earlier. New York Stock Exchange. Reserve that it may be nearing pean Union. NOC expects to cut in the previous session, when ed bullishness at the start of the Global equities have been an end to its three-year rate-in- The pound rose off 17-month production from the Sharara New York-listed shares tumbled year on equities to an uncom- shaken by fears of a recession, shorter-dated counterparts. crease cycle. It has spread to the lows of $1.2659 hit on Tuesday oilfield by half, or 150,000 more than 3 percent, was felt in fortable neutrality,” said Paul fanned by the flattening US Such an inversion of two- euro zone, where the German to around $1.2780, up 0.3 per- barrels, starting from 9 am Asia and Europe. O’Connor, head of multi-asset at Treasury yield curve -- a phe- year and 10-year yields, when 2-10 yield curve hit its flattest cent on the day, amid creeping local time (7 am GMT) on That pushed MSCI’s all- Janus Henderson. nomenon in which longer-dated 10-year bonds yield less than since mid-2017 at 85.70 basis optimism that Britain could opt Thursday. (REUTERS) country index down 0.4 percent. Trump’s comments, along- debt yields fall faster than their their two-year debt, has preced- points. German 10-year yields to stay in the EU after all.

‘Vitol, Glencore & Trafigura bribed Shareholders of Petrobras staff’ Takeda agree RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil pros- ecutors alleged on Wednes- China upbeat on trade deal to $60 bn Shire day that trading giants Vitol, Trafigura and Glencore paid acquisition over $30 million in bribes to employees at state-owned oil company Petroleo Brasileiro AFP SA in return for business. as US sending mixed signals TOKYO The alleged graft was the latest finding of the country’s SHAREHOLDERS at Japa- sweeping “Car Wash” inves- nese drug giant Takeda on tigation, which has uncov- China has begun to flesh out details of tariff truce, it’s confident to reach a deal within 90 days Wednesday approved a plan ered the largest corruption to buy Irish pharmaceuticals scheme in Brazil in decades AFP firm Shire in a deal worth and has revealed damaging BEIJING around $60 billion, the big- information about activities at gest foreign takeover ever by a Petrobras, as the oil company CHINA vowed Wednesday to Japanese firm. is known. (REUTERS) move swiftly to strike a trade A group of rebel inves- consensus with the United tors, including members of the States, even as mixed signals on founding family, tried to thwart Petrobras to raise the detente from self-described the deal but were outvoted at “Tariff Man” Donald Trump’s an extraordinary shareholders’ $26.9 bn by asset administration upset global meeting held in the western city markets. of Osaka where the company has sale, partnerships Trump sowed more confu- its headquarters. sion as he opened the door to The scheme was “approved REUTERS lengthier negotiations with Chi- as originally proposed”, said a SAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO na, suggesting that they could statement from Takeda, adding extend beyond a 90-day dead- it should come into effect in ear- BRAZILIAN state-run oil com- line to reach a deal to avoid a ly January -- pending approval pany Petroleo Brasileiro SA massive tariff increase. from Shire shareholders, who plans to raise some $26.9 bil- But the Chinese commerce are to vote on the merger plan lion via asset sales and partner- ministry said negotiators will later Wednesday in Dublin. ships by 2023 while boosting “actively push forward negotia- The deal, which will create investments on the front edge tions within 90 days in accord- one of the world’s top 10 drug of an anticipated production ance with a clear timetable and companies, caps a lengthy court- boom in Brazil. roadmap” -- marking Beijing’s ship by Takeda of its larger rival Petrobras intends to make first public acknowledgement of as it seeks to expand overseas. $84.1 billion in investments the deadline announced by the “We are delighted that our from 2019 to 2023, above the shareholders have given their $74.5 billion forecast in its 2018 strong support to our acquisi- to 2022 plan, it said in a five- China’s eagerness tion of Shire,” said Takeda CEO year investment program un- Christophe Weber. veiled on Wednesday morning. O China vowed to start (File photo) US President Donald Trump (left) with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. (REUTERS) Analysts have said the buy- Petrobras is trying to stay implementing ‘specific out would be a smart move by the course on efforts to reduce matters’ that were agreed Trump’s talks with President Xi ment. foreign ministry spokesman on Tuesday that the trade talks Takeda as it looks to diversify, one of the heftiest debt loads -saying ‘the sooner the Jinping at the weekend as “suc- China pledged to buy more Geng Shuang told reporters. could go beyond the March 1 and could pay off in the long- among oil companies world- better’ cessful” and said it was “confi- from the United States and the Noting the applause at the deadline. term, but it has also raised con- wide - $88 billion in gross debt dent” their agreement would be White House said the two sides end of Xi-Trump summit, Geng “The negotiations with Chi- cerns that the Japanese firm - through divestments and an O China pledged to buy implemented. would negotiate “structural asked: “I don’t know why people na have already started. Unless could be overextending itself investment focus on Brazil’s more from the United The ministry vowed to start changes” to thorny issues plagu- clapping at that time now mean extended, they will end 90 days financially. coveted offshore pre-salt area. States and the White implementing “specific matters” ing relations, but few details and by saying this type of thing, what from the date of our wonder- Takeda plans to finance “The strategic plan came House said the two sides that were agreed -- saying “the no dollar amounts were dis- are their intentions?” ful and very warm dinner with the 46-billion-pound ($58.4 within the expectations of the sooner the better” -- but did not closed. But the verbal detente Pompeo said in Brussels on President Xi in Argentina,” billion) buyout through issu- market, a reasonable increase would negotiate “structural provide any details. was broken Wednesday as Chi- Tuesday the US could abandon Trump tweeted. ing new shares in exchange in oil prices, with important changes” to thorny issues Trump and Xi agreed on a na’s foreign ministry lashed out some international agreements But the US leader kept up for Shire stock, bank loans refining divestments and an plaguing relations trade war truce on the sidelines at criticism from US Secretary of to thwart bad actors like China, the threats as he warned that he and bond issuance. Shares in ambitious leverage target,” of a G20 summit in Argentina State Mike Pompeo. which he accused of cynically was ready to make China “pay Takeda closed up 1.07 percent said Adriano Pires, a consult- on Saturday, holding off on new Pompeo’s remarks “go con- exploiting World Trade Or- for the privilege” of selling in the at 4,240 yen on the Tokyo Stock ant at Brazil’s Center for Infra- US at the weekend. tariffs and giving negotiators trary to the spirit of the consen- ganization rules. Adding to the US market if the negotiations Exchange as investors cheered structure. The ministry lauded three months to reach an agree- sus between our two leaders,” confusion, Trump indicated fail. the shareholders’ approval.

Hyundai, S Korea talks on low-cost RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5% in monetary policy review cars JV hit snag IANS Governor Urjit Patel. How- food inflation and collapse in items, risks from revision MUMBAI Food inflation ever, government nominee in oil prices in a relatively short in minimum support prices REUTERS the MPC, Ravindra Dholakia, period of time,” Patel said at (MSPs) and rise in crude oil SEOUL UPSIDE risks to inflation led O Softening of food inflation voted to change the stance the post-meeting press con- price to inflation and infla- the Reserve Bank of India and collapse of oil prices back to neutral. ference. tionary outlook. HYUNDAI Motor’s talks to (RBI) on Wednesday to keep have mitigated inflation According to the RBI, even “Excluding food items, However, the review state- build a low-cost carmaking fac- its key lending rate for com- risks but the end can as inflation projections have inflation has remained sticky ment indicated a scope for a tory with a local government mercial banks unchanged at reverse. been revised downwards sig- and elevated, and the output change in policy stance, if the suffered a setback on Wednes- 6.5 percent for the second O The central bank is open nificantly and some of the gap remains virtually closed.” upside risks to inflation do day as the South Korean au- time in succession. to revising policy rates if risks pointed out in the last Although the central bank not materialise. “RBI looks at tomaker rejected proposed re- Consequently, the central resolution have been mitigat- has lowered its CPI (consum- the medium term target. Our visions to certain terms related bank’s reverse repo rate has inflation doesn’t become a The stance was adopted in the ed, especially of crude oil pric- er price index), or retail in- projection for the inflation for to wage negotiations. been maintained at 6.25 per- concern last policy review conducted es, several uncertainties still flation, projection, it did not the second quarter 2019-20 Hyundai and the south- cent, and the marginal stand- in October. cloud the inflation outlook. change the policy stance. is 4.2 percent, that is, over a western city of Gwangju had ing facility (MSF) rate and the no changes to its stance of The decision on keeping “The MPC noted that the Accordingly, the central one-year time frame which is reached a preliminary deal on bank rate at 6.75 percent. “calibrated tightening” in its the policy rate unchanged was benign outlook for headline bank believes that there are higher than the medium-term Tuesday for the factory that The RBI’s monetary policy penultimate monetary policy taken unanimously by the six- inflation is driven mainly by challenges like a sudden spike target,” RBI Deputy Governor included an annual wage of committee (MPC) also made review of the current fiscal. member MPC headed by RBI the unexpected softening of in prices of perishable food Viral Acharya said . 35 million won ($31,492) for employees of the joint venture (JV), which is less than half of the average 92 million won that existing Hyundai workers US-China trade conflict hurting German car sector: VDA earn. The plan was given a green light by the city’s consultative REUTERS “China is currently taking and remain at a similar level in body on Wednesday on condi- FRANKFURT/BERLIN a breather”, said VDA presi- German cars 2019. Sales of new cars in Ger- tion that Hyundai would revise dent Bernhard Mattes in Ber- many will decline by 1 percent certain terms that allow the JV A trade spat between the Unit- lin, adding the export of Ger- O China has been the this year, it added. to skip annual wage negotia- ed States and China is leav- man cars from factories in the fastest growing market for Separately, the German tions with its workers, a city of- ing its mark on Germany’s United States to China fell by a German cars. But the auto importers association ficial said. automotive sector with the third in the first 10 months of Chinese tariffs on cars VDIK also forecast slightly Hyundai’s existing workers number of new vehicles in the the year. manufactured in US since weaker sales in Germany this hold wage talks every year and Chinese market expected to The VDA said it expected the beginning of trade war year and said sales would often resort to strikes to get a fall this year, the VDA industry the number of new vehicles has taken a toll probably remain at 2018 levels better pay. association said on Wednes- in China to decline by 1 per- next year. Hyundai rejected the city’s day. cent this year to 23.9 million. O As a result, export of Some 3.42 million cars will revised proposals. China is the most impor- It forecast growth in 2019 of 2 German cars from US probably be registered in 2018, “We hope Gwangju city will tant and historically the fastest percent to 24.4 million. factories to China fell by a the VDIK said, adding that this take actions to restore trust, so growing market for Germany’s The association said it ex- showed the new car market that we can proceed with in- carmakers but Chinese tariffs pected the global car market to third in the first ten months was performing well. VDIK vestment discussions smooth- on German cars built in the reach 85 million new vehicles of the year members expect sales to rise ly,” the automaker said in a United States have taken their this year. In Europe, it expect- by 1 percent to 1.325 million The German auto importers association VDIK also forecast slightly statement. toll. ed the number of new vehicles to climb to 15.8 million in 2018 vehicles this year. weaker sales in Germany this year. www.guide.com.qa  Thursday December 6, 2018

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PRESIDENT of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al Thani on Wednesday at- tended the 34th General As- sembly meeting of the QOC. Along with Sheikh Joaan the QOC’s First Vice-President HE Sheikh Saud bin Ali al Thani, Second Vice-President Dr Thani al Kuwari, Secre- tary-General Jassim Rashid al Buenain, Presidents of Na- tional Federations, and Chair- persons of committees affili- ated to the QOC were present at the meeting. Sheikh Joaan thanked the National Federations for their efforts over the past year and encouraged them to continue supporting Team Qatar in achieving the best results and in their prepara- Qatar Olympic Committee President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al Thani, Second Vice-President Dr Thani QOC officials, Presidents of National Federations, and Chairpersons of committees affiliated to QOC at the tions for 2020 Olympics in al Kuwari and Secretary-General Jassim Rashid al Buenain at the meeting on Wednesday. meeting at the QOC Headquarters on Wednesday. Tokyo, Japan. The meeting began with previous General Assembly The meeting also discussed agenda. The General Assembly teams at the 18th Asian Games Youth Olympic Games held in teams and athletes’ prepara- approving the minutes of the meeting held in October 2017. a number of topics on the reviewed the results of Qatari held in Indonesia and 3rd Argentina as well as the Qatari tions for the 2020 Olympics.

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MotoGP changes finish rule for riders who fall off Kohli makes light of the LONDON: MotoGP riders can be classified as race finish- ers in future even if they and their motorcycles cross the line separately, the sport’s hype surrounding him governing body (FIM) said on Wednesday. Under previous rules, riders had to be still on IANS success in his last visit. their machines at the cheq- ADELAIDE At Adelaide Oval, Kohli uered flag to finish and score has three hundreds from two points but the FIM’s Grand Prix MotoGP riders can be classified as MAKING light of the obses- Tests. “I love coming to this Commission decided a change race finishers in future even if they sion surrounding him ahead ground, the city in general. was needed. “There have and their motorcycles cross the line of the Australia Test series, I really enjoy the city, I don’t been situations when, due to separately. (REUTERS) India skipper Virat Kohli know what the connection is, a crash, the rider and machine on Wednesday said every but I just feel really good here. have crossed the line separately,” the International Motorcycling batsman in the side has the Not to say that the perfor- Federation said in a statement.” In future the finish time will be ability to win games single mances are always guaranteed determined by the first part of the rider or his motorcycle, whichever handedly and the hoopla in a certain place but yes, com- crosses the finish line last.” Dutch Moto3 entrant Bo Bendsneyder around him is something he ing to Adelaide I feel different fell metres from the finish at his home Grand Prix at Assen last cannot do anything about. from places that I have gone in year and was disqualified from 10th place because his riderless the world and that’s been the KTM had skidded across the line ahead of him. (REUTERS) case,” said Kohli. Asked about the Australian This (obsession) is team’s mindset post the ball Mauritius badminton official banned tampering saga, Kohli said: for life over corruption claims something that I don’t “I don’t think, personally, any believe in, at all. Whatever team should be totally negative KUALA LUMPUR: Badminton’s world governing body on Wednesday batsmen we have, all of after something like that hap- banned former council member Raj Gaya from the sport for life and them have so much ability pens (ball-tampering scandal). hit him with a fine of $50,000 over alleged misuse of funds. Gaya, that every one of them can “But the competitiveness from Mauritius, had since 1999 held positions with the Badminton will be there because you World Federation (BWF), the Badminton Confederation of Africa single-handedly turn eventually want to get the guys and the Mauritius Badminton Association (MBA). The BWF Ethics any game. out. If the situation is going Hearing Panel began investigating the official in June last year after your way, and you understand former MBA president Bassir Mungroo “raised several allegations” India captain Virat Kohli against the important guy in of corruption against him, it said in a report. The ethics panel said the opposition, you will go their probe revealed Gaya had diverted funds meant for the MBA “This (obsession) is some- hard at that person. Be it your to his personal bank account and used them “for his own benefit”. thing that I don’t believe in, at India captain Virat Kohli (left) and his Australian counterpart Tim Paine with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy body language or putting in a It also said he had exaggerated or falsified expense claims, forged all. Whatever batsmen we have, ahead of the first Test at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia, on Wednesday.(AFP ) word or two.” official documents and refused to cooperate with the investigation. all of them have so much ability Gaya told officials he had used the funds for “badminton related that every one of them can sin- expenses”, as well as “political reasons” including “to get African gle-handedly turn any game,” Australia axe vice-captain Marsh, Khawaja returns Rohit, Vihari expected to battle for No. 6 slot people on his side”, according the report. (AFP) Kohli told reporters on the eve Australia sprang a surprise by axing vice-captain Mitch Marsh India selectors are expected to choose between specialist of India’s first rubber here. on Wednesday for the first Test against India, as Usman batsman Rohit Sharma and all-rounder Hanuma Vihari. The “This is something I believe Khawaja’s return was confirmed despite the shock of his pair, named in a 12-man roster released by the Indian board The heat is on: Tokyo 2020 marathon to start earlier in 120 per cent, and even they brother’s arrest. Batsmen Travis Head and Peter Handscomb on Wednesday, will battle for the number six slot vacated by TOKYO: The Tokyo 2020 Olympic marathon will start between have faith in themselves. On were preferred to the all-rounder, piling more pressure on injured fast-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya.Rohit played 5:30am and 6am, organisers announced Wednesday, after experts the outside what people think, the bowlers in what are forecast to be scorching conditions, the last of his 25 Tests against South Africa in January but raised concerns over the health of competitors and fans during the we cannot control. I cannot tell city’s sweltering summer heat. An expert medical committee had people to not to talk about it or while Marcus Harris will make his debut as opener. has experience in Australian conditions, having toured with proposed a start time “between 5:30am and 6am”, top Olympic write about it,” he added. “Mitch Marsh has not been as consistent as he would like the side in 2014-15. Selectors have opted for Mohd Shami, official John Coates said after a series of meetings in the Japanese A lot of talk has been on and we would like,” said captain Tim Paine. (AFP) Ishant Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah in pace attack. (REUTERS) capital. Organisers had already brought the marathon forward to how to stop Kohli from getting Squad: Marcus Harris, Aaron Finch, Usman Khawaja, Shaun Marsh, Team: Virat Kohli (captain), Murali Vijay, L Rahul, Cheteshwar Pu- 7am as Japanese medical groups have warned the event could runs in this part of the world Travis Head, Peter Handscomb, Tim Paine (captain), Josh Hazle- jara, Ajinkya Rahane, Hanuma Vihari, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, “lead to deaths” from heatstroke. Tokyo 2020 organisers still need where the World’s No.1 bats- wood, Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc. R Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah. to agree with IAAF before fixing the exact time, said Coates.(AFP) man has enjoyed enormous Qualifying standards for World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 approved

IAAF There will also be an in- Budapest to hosts the title of European Capital of the Danube River on the city’s MONACO crease in the number of teams 2023 Worlds Sport for 2019. south side, with a capacity qualified from the IAAF World The Hungarian capital Bu- “In the past 30 years of 40,000 for the champion- THE IAAF Council on Relays from eight to 10 in the dapest has been awarded the Hungary has organised every ships, which will be reduced to Wednesday approved the 4x100m and 4x400m relays, IAAF World Athletics Cham- single world and European 15,000 for future events. Qualifying standards for the for a total of 16 entries. For the pionships in 2023. Championships, indoor and Following the bid delega- IAAF World Athletics Cham- 4x400m mixed relay, which will Budapest is an experi- out – on the road, cross coun- tion’s presentation to Coun- pionships Doha 2019. be contested for the first time, 12 enced organiser of major ath- try – available to us except for cil, IAAF President Sebastian While the performance teams will qualify from the IAAF letics events, having hosted the World Athletics Champi- Coe said: “We are delighted to standards themselves are sim- World Relays in Yokohama. the IAAF World Indoor Cham- onships, and we are incredibly award the 2023 World Athlet- ilar to those used for the 2017 The qualifying standards pionships in 1989 and 2004, proud that this collection will ics Championships to Buda- World Championships, Doha should be referenced with the one of just two cities to have be complete in just under five pest in Hungary, a country of 2019 will witness two notable Qualification System and Entry staged the event twice. The years’ time,” said Marton Gy- extraordinary athletic tradi- differences: Target numbers Standards updated this week. city has also hosted the Euro- ulai, CEO of the Bid Commit- tion and great experience in have been introduced for the The Council also voted to pean Athletics Championships tee for Budapest 2023. A key organising world-class sports road events and 10,000m permit national teams, for the on two occasions, in 1966 and component of the bid is the events. It has been the scene of races – 100 for marathons, 60 first time, to display the logo of 1998. More recently, Budapest construction of a new stadium some of our greatest moments for the 20km race walks, 50 a national sponsor on their kit hosted the FINA World Swim- that will serve primarily as an as a sport. We are excited for the men’s 50km race walk for the IAAF World Athletics ming Championships and the athletics facility. about their plans for a new sta- and 30 for the women’s, and Championships (WCH) at the World Judo Championships IAAF President Sebastian Coe (2nd right) at the signing ceremony for The new stadium will be dium that will become a great 27 for the 10,000m 2019 championships in Doha. in 2017 and has been awarded Budapest 2023 World Championships in Monaco. built on the eastern bank of legacy for athletics.” Sports Thursday, December 6, 2018 17 Kobelt surprises THIRD PAKISTAN VS NEW ZEALAND TEST MATCH seventh seed Statzberger in Qatar F4 tennis Qatar’s Zayid impressive in three-set loss to fifth seed Karatsev

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK brilliantly and aced his oppo- DOHA nent by 9-1. However, he could not use the second serve to his PETER Kobelt exploited his advantage and surrendered in hard court experience well and two hours and six minutes. upset seventh seed Thomas After splitting the first two Statzberger in straight sets in sets, Zayid lost his first ser- the Qatar F4 Futures Tennis vice game and trailed 1-4. He Tournament at the Khalifa In- rallied back and twice came ternational Tennis and Squash within two games to prolong Complex here on Wednesday. his challenge (2-4 and 3-5). He The American fired eight twice faced the match point in aces to two by his Austrian the eighth game but foiled his rival before advancing to opponent to force the ninth. the quarter-finals with a fine Karatsev was too strong at 7-6(4), 6-4 triumph as their this stage and held his service first meeting lasted one hour at love to book his Portuguese and 44 minutes. Bernardo Saraiva, the top- The crucial break for Kob- seed vanquisher winning his elt, whose all the four Futures second round against Bela- titles have come on the hard rusian Mikalai Haliak at 6-1, surface, came in the ninth 6-3. game when he allowed Statz- Second seed Goncalo Ol- berger just one point. He then iveira was embroiled in a bit- held his serve to complete ter battle for survival against the third upset the event wit- Russian Shalva Dzhanashiya. nessed in two days. However, the Portuguese es- Kobelt’s next rival is Greek caped a freak decider to post a qualifier Michail Pervolarakis, thrilling 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 victory in who ousted Russian Alexan- two hours and 28 minutes. der Igoshin 6-2, 7-6(6). In a roller-coaster third Local player Mubarak set, which began with both Pakistan’s century-makers Azhar Ali (left) and Asad Shafiq during the third day of the third and final Test cricket match against New Zealand at the Sheikh Zayed International Shannan Zayid resisted fifth losing their seves. They went Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. (AFP) seed Aslan Karatsev from Rus- on to trade more breaks and it sia bravely but faded in the was in the 10th game when Ol- third and decider, losing 3-6, iveira pulled off the victory off 7-6(5), 3-6. The Qatari served his second match point. Azhar, Shafiq smash RESULTS

Singles (second round) Bernardo SARAIVA (POR) 6-1 6-3 Mikalai HALIAK (BLR) Aslan KARATSEV (RUS) [5] 6-3 6-7(5) 6-3 Mubarak Shannan ZAYID (QAT) Evgenii TIURNEV (RUS) [4] 6-4 6-3 Jaimee Floyd ANGELE (FRA) Duje AJDUKOVIC (CRO) 6-2 6-2 Antoine BELLIER (SUI) Peter KOBELT (USA) 7-6(4) 6-4 Thomas STATZBERGER (AUT) [7] Michail PERVOLARAKIS (GRE) 6-2 7-6(6) Alexander IGOSHIN (RUS) tons, put Pak on top Zizou BERGS (BEL) [6] 6-4 6-1 Alexandar LAZAROV (BUL Goncalo OLIVEIRA (POR) [2] 6-3 5-7 6-4 Shalva DZHANASHIYA (RUS)

Doubles (first round) The two players muster 201 runs for the fourth wicket; Pakistan strike two blows after a slump G OLIVEIRA (POR)/ B SARAIVA (POR) [1] 7-5 6-1 P MAYER (GER) / N SCHELL (GER) A DONSKI (BUL)/ A LAZAROV (BUL) 7-5 6-7(2) [10-6] M CUTULI (ITA) / M Shanan ZAYED (QAT) AFP est to 200 wickets, in his hundred against New Zea- V ORLOV (UKR) /M PERVOLARAKIS (GRE) [3] 6-2 6-3 S DZHANASHIYA (RUS) / O KHOTKOV (UKR) SCOREBOARD M HALIAK (BLR) /A LIAONENKA (BLR) 7-6(4) 3-6 [10-5] K LOZAN (RUS) / R MUZAEV (RUS) ABU DHABI 33rd Test, a record currently land. Guy DEN HEIJER (NED) /S PONTJODIKROMO (NED) 7-5 6-4 A ROGIC HADZALIC (CRO) / M SPEC (SLO) NEW ZEALAND (1ST INNINGS): 274 Bowling: Southee 25-5-56-1, Boult 26-7-66-2, held by Australian leg-spin- He took 210 balls to reach A IGOSHIN (RUS) / E TIURNEV (RUS) [4] 6-1 6-3 P HELLER (GER) / T STATZBERGER (AUT) AZHAR Ali and Asad Shafiq PAKISTAN (1ST INNINGS, OVERNIGHT 139-3): Grandhomme 13-2-36-0 (1nb), Patel 35-5-100-2, ner Clarrie Grimmett who the three-figure mark, before A VIRGILI (ITA) / M Shannan ZAYID (QAT) 6-4 6-4 J al MUTAWA (QAT) / A ZHURBIN (RUS) hit centuries to leave Pakistan Imam-ul-Haq c Southee b Boult 9 Somerville 36-8-75-4. reached the milestone in 36 being caught sweeping off M GINER (ESP) / J PLA MALFEITO (ESP) [2] 6-7(2) 6-3 [10-8] A BELLIER (SUI) / K FRIBERG (SWE)) Mohammad Hafeez c Southee b Boult 0 in command of the third and Azhar Ali c Patel b Somerville 134 NEW ZEALAND (2ND INNINGS): Tests, 82 years ago. Somerville, just before tea. final Test against New Zealand Haris Sohail c Watling b Southee 34 J. Raval lbw b Shaheen 0 Shafiq said Pakistan must Shafiq brought up his in Abu Dhabi despite a batting Asad Shafiq lbw b Patel 104 T. Latham c Sohail b Yasir 10 limit New Zealand in their 12th Test ton with a sharp collapse that curtailed their Babar Azam b Somerville 14 K. Williamson not out 14 second innings after his side single off Somerville before Sarfraz Ahmed c Raval b Somerville 25 W. Somerville not out 1 first-innings lead. Bilal Asif c Taylor b Patel 11 Extras: (lb 1) 1 failed to chase down 176 in falling leg-before to Patel to a Azhar hit an attractive Yasir Shah run out 1 Total: (for two wkts; 14 overs) 26 the first Test. straight delivery. 134 for his 15th Test hundred Hasan Ali b Somerville 0 Still to bat: R. Taylor, H. Nicholls, BJ Watling, C. de “It’s always nice to bat Somerville then had while Shafiq scored 104, but Shaheen Shah Afridi not out 0 Grandhomme, Ajaz Patel, T. Southee, T. Boult with Azhar,” said Shafiq. “But Azam and Hasan Ali (nought) Extras: (b 6, lb 9, nb 1) 16 Fall of wickets: 1-1 (Raval), 2-24 (Latham) debutant New Zealand off- Total: (all out; 135 overs) 348 Bowling: Hasan 4-3-2-0, Shaheen 3-0-11-1, Yasir 4-1- it was disappointing that we bowled and wrapped up the spinner Will Somerville took Fall of wickets: 1-0 (Hafeez), 2-17 (Imam), 3-85 5-1, Asif 3-0-7-0. couldn’t get a big lead. It hap- innings by getting Sarfraz four wickets to restrict Paki- (Sohail), 4-286 (Azhar), 5-304 (Shafiq), 6-312 (Azam), pens in cricket and you have caught at mid-wicket. stan to 348 all out. 7-333 (Asif), 8-346 (Yasir), 9-347 (Hasan) Toss: New Zealand to give credit to the bowlers. Earlier, Azhar and Shafiq Pakistan appeared set to “We need to get them out frustrated New Zealand’s build a huge lead before col- quickly tomorrow so that we search for early wickets as lapsing from 286-3 to lose Azhar hit an attractive 134 for his 15th Test hundred don’t need to chase a lot of they took Pakistan to 224-3 their final seven wickets for while Shafiq scored 104, but debutant New Zealand off- runs.” at lunch. the addition of just 62 runs. spinner Will Somerville took four wickets to restrict Azhar and Shafiq put on New Zealand skipper Wil- The 34-year-old Somer- Pakistan to 348 all out 201 for the fourth wicket, liamson took the second new ville finished with 4-75 while but once they were dismissed ball in the 81st over with Pa- left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel only Sarfraz Ahmed (25) kistan comfortably placed took 2-100 and pace spear- New Zealand were then Paceman Shaheen Shah and Babar Azam (14) offered at 213-3, but the bowlers head Trent Boult chipped in reduced to 26-2 at stumps Afridi trapped Jeet Raval for some resistance. struggled to extract much life with 2-66. with Kane Williamson un- nought while leg-spinner Ya- Azhar edged medium from a flat pitch at the Sheikh That gave Pakistan a 74- beaten on 14 and night- sir Shah had Tom Latham pacer Colin de Grandhomme Zayed Stadium. run lead -- the same advan- watchman Somerville on caught for ten, his 199th through the slips to complete Pakistan levelled the se- tage they held in the first Test one not out to leave them wicket in Tests. his first century since May ries with an innings and 16- Local lad Mubarak Shannan Zayid, who went out of the Qatar F4 at the same venue before los- trailing by 48 runs with Yasir needs just one more 2017 against the West Indies run win in the second Test in Futures tennis in Doha after a gritty display on Wednesday. ing by four runs. eight wickets intact. wicket to become the fast- in Dominica - and his first Dubai. Save the Dream promotes sports volunteerism Bravo stages return for at International Volunteer Forum in Russia Bangladesh ODIs AFP lows us to narrow our search TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Speaking of Save the Dream’s over- DHAKA for our final 15-member World DOHA all mission promoting and protecting Cup squad,” chairman of se- the values of sport in young people, MIDDLE-ORDER batsman lectors Courtney Browne said A few days after the announcement and the role of volunteerism, Dr. Bah- Darren Bravo was recalled in a statement. of its International Volunteer Project ruz Balayev said: “Sport volunteerism on Wednesday after more “Darren’s experience from the United Nations Headquarters has grown to become a form of global than two years away from will add value to the batting, in New York, delegates from Save the citizenship and has overcome the bor- ODI cricket as the West In- which in turn will place selec- Dream joined a host of global experts ders of nations. We have to concentrate dies named a 15-man squad tion pressure for spots in the and game changers during the Interna- on mobility of volunteers now, while for their three-match series squad.” tional Volunteer Forum in Russia for a the momentum is growing” against Bangladesh. The second and third thought provoking panel discussion on During the event, Dr. Balayev met Left-handed Bravo won matches of the series will be “Volunteers and Wide-Scale Events: with Sergey Kiriyenko, First Deputy the last of his 96 one-day in- held on December 11 and 14 in New Opportunities” Chief of Staff of the Presidential Ad- ternational caps against Pa- Dhaka and Sylhet. The four-day forum, which brought ministration of Russia, and Chairman kistan in October 2016, but Bangladesh swept West together over 15,000 world leaders, of the Organising Committee of the returns after featuring in the Indies 2-0 in the recent Test members and representatives of vol- Year of Volunteer in Russia. Future co- West Indies’ recent Twenty20 series, with the second Test unteer and charity organisations and operation on volunteer programmes, series in India. wrapping up on Sunday inside civil activists marked on Wednesday involvement of volunteers from Russia Regular T20 skipper Car- three days as the Tigers re- the conclusion of the Year of the Vol- A picture of the panel discussion on Volunteers and Wide-Scale Events - New and support were discussed. During los Brathwaite and Roston corded their first-ever victory unteer. Opportunities during International Volunteer Forum in Russia. the meeting, Kiriyenko noted that 14 Chase were also brought back by an innings margin. On December 6, 2017, President million Russians have volunteered in for the ODI series starting in The Caribbean visitors Vladimir Putin proclaimed the year Participating in the panel discus- 2019” Foundation, Ulyana Kolesniko- 2018, double the number last year. The Dhaka on Sunday. made just 111 runs in their 2018 to be the Year of Volunteer in the sion were, Artem Metelev, Chairman of va, Head of the Volunteer Department World Cup in Russia saw a rise of the In the absence of injured first innings -- the lowest Test Russian Federation. The session on the Council of the Association of Vol- of the Autonomous Non-Commercial number of sport volunteers. Jason Holder, batsman Rov- score ever recorded against “Volunteers and Wide-Scale Events: unteer Centers, member of the Public Organisation “Executive Directorate of It was also discussed that a pro- man Powell was named inter- their hosts -- to become the New Opportunities” included discus- Chamber of the Russian Federation, the XXIX World Winter Universiade gramme to increase the mobility of im captain as the visitors seek first side Bangladesh has ever sions of the successful implementa- Bahruz Balayev, Leader of the Save 2019 in Krasnoyarsk”, Dmitry Kartash- volunteers is planned to be imple- to make amends for their 2-1 asked to follow-on. tion of the 2018 World Cup volunteer the Dream volunteers programme, ov, First Deputy Director, Roscongress mented to further encourage volun- home series defeat to Bangla- SQUAD: Rovman Powell (Capt), Marlon Samuels, programme. This is expected to be Nadezhda Anisovets, Head of the Foundation and Tatyana Gomzyakova, teer participation during the organi- desh in July. Devendra Bishoo, Roston Chase, Chandrapaul Hemraj, replicated during the championships Volunteer Department, Cultural and Director of the Volunteer Department sation of major sporting events that “With two more ODI Se- Shimron Hetmyer, Darren Bravo, Shai Hope, Carlos scheduled in Qatar and Olympics in Educational Programmes of the “Di- of the Organising Committee “Russia will be held in Russia and abroad from ries before the 2019 World Brathwaite, Keemo Paul, Kieran Powell, Fabian Allen, Tokyo. rectorate of the II European Games of – 2018.” 2019 to 2024. Cup, the Bangladesh series al- Kemar Roach, Sunil Ambris, Oshane Thomas. 18 Thursday, December 6, 2018 Sports beIN hosts Asian Cup trophy, unveils dedicated channels for 17th edition

Arab countries competing for beIN Media all the coveted trophy. The tournament will be the set to host the richest-ever with the new $14.8 million prize purse. A new biggest-ever AFC match ball sponsor in Molten and the use of the Video Assis- Asian Cup live tance Referees system from the and exclusive quarter-finals stage have also been introduced to enhance the on its channels stature of the competition. The media group which has AYENI OLUSEGUN rights to most of the world’s DOHA biggest sporting events, will have two dedicated 24/7 chan- THE Asian Cup trophy con- nels with over 270 hours of live tinued its tour of Qatar with coverage available exclusively a stopover at the 2019 Asian for the AFC Asian Cup UAE Cup Tournament’s host broad- 2019, as well as 20 hours of ex- caster beIN’s headquarters on clusive programmes including Wednesday. documentaries on the 11 Arab beIN Media Group is set to teams participating in the tour- host the biggest-ever AFC Asian nament. Cup Tournament live and ex- Presenters from all over clusive on its channels. The the region including Moham- 17th edition of Asia’s biggest ed Saadon al Kuwari, Ayman football show is taking place Jadah, Lakhdar Berriche and in the United Arab Emirates Asia Abdallah will host special across four cities and eight ven- guests and conduct exclusive ues from January 5 to February interviews with 21 dedicated 1, 2019. beIN studios available for the During a media tour of beIN tournament, in addition to 51 facilities in Doha, the Group’s live matches with both Arabic Director of Program Duncan and English commentary. Walkinshaw said, “This is the beIN’s unique statistical- continent’s biggest football based ‘Match Center’ format event and being the host broad- will help bring live statistical Star beIN commentators and star guests with 2019 Asian Cup trophy and the official match ball for the 17th edition of the tournament at the beIN headquarters in Doha on Wednesday. caster we are dedicated to deliv- and historical data to sub- ering the best to our subscrib- scribers in-game. Viewers ers. For the tournament, beIN will also have the opportu- will have over 200 crew mem- nity to join in the discussions bers in production, ground surrounding the live games crew and reporting.” through the use of the AFC The sprawling beIN head- Asian Cup UAE 2019 hashtag quarters boasts of nine state- #beINAFC as beIN takes its of-the-art studios for various coverage across all digital and events like the English Premier social platforms. League, Spanish La Liga, Euro The live coverage will start League Basketball and many at 12:00 midday Mecca Time other. The complex also hous- (GMT +3) each day and run es various offices and studios continuously until midnight. for broadcasting live content Along with the live studios sur- across all its channels. rounding the games, beIN will The magnificent trophy, compliment its coverage with which is replacing the 2015 edi- a daily morning show from tion’s trophy, was unveiled to 8:00am to 9:00am followed the media much to the delight later in the day with its evening of many who wanted to get a show ‘Allo beIN’. first-hand feel of the prestigious The ‘beIN ASIA’ Arabic silverware. They wanted to get show, will be broadcast from their pictures clicked with the January 3 onwards and it will trophy, while many chose to go offer beIN viewers key sum- for the ‘selfies’. maries of every match sup- For the first time, the AFC plemented by exclusive inter- Asian Cup will see 24 qualified views with players, coaches teams, up from the traditional and fans of the participating 16, with an unprecedented 11 national teams. The beIN Production Control Room and one of the many state-of-the-art studios at the beIN headquarters in Doha. Despite calls to desist, BeoutQ continues pirate broadcasts

OOTBALL’S ruling body FIFA said at the Serena Williams World Cup it is taking with her 2017 legal action and now Australian Open theF European Commission has trophy. also voiced grave concern over pirate network BeoutQ which is illegally broadcasting inter- national football matches and other sports. The network went on air after last year’s start of a Saudi Arabia-led diplomatic Serena, Murray confirmed for and trade boycott of Qatar, and takes its feed from Qatar- based beIN Sports. There are strong indica- 2019 Australian Open return tions it is located in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh and DPA/REUTERS World number ones Novak short of Australian Margaret broadcasts via Riyadh-based MELBOURNE Djokovic and Simona Halep Court’s tally of Grand Slam and Saudi-owned Arabsat. beoutQ stealing opening games of Premier League and Ligue 1 was also condemned. head up the men’s and wom- singles titles. “We expect Saudi Arabia SERENA Williams and Andy en’s fields respectively while Her final match last sea- to react swiftly and to step up is Saudi Arabia. gramme director Duncan Murray will return to the Roger Federer and Caroline son was the final at Flushing its measures against piracy,” a Receivers can only be paid BeoutQ has made efforts to Walkinshow insisted. Australian Open next month, Wozniacki will return to Meadow, where her loss to European Commission source from Saudi Arabian bank ac- disguise where its feed “It makes me incredibly the tournament confirmed on defend their titles. Naomi Osaka was overshad- told DPA. counts and a seller with a comes from, such as con- angry. That’s our work. They Wednesday as it announced Serena will resume her owed by her row with umpire Saudi Arabia for its part Saudi phone number says they (Arabsat) can just press a but- that the world’s top 102 wom- quest for a record-equalling Carlos Ramos. denies any involvement. cost around $100. stantly placing the BeoutQ ton and turn it off.” en and top 101 men are set to 24th Grand Slam title at the Williams is scheduled to beIN Sport was originally The issue heated up when logo over that from beIN. The issue also affects fu- compete. tournament she won for a sev- play an exhibition tournament founded by popular Qatar BeoutQ distributed via sat- But beIN has now intro- ture sports rights sales which Britain’s Murray has been enth time on her last appear- in Abu Dhabi in the final week of network Al Jazeera and has ellite games from the 2018 duced a floating watermark is a huge billion-dollar opera- struggling to recover from a ance in 2017. the year before heading to Aus- the regional rights for most World Cup in Russia, using – which BeoutQ can’t hide. tion, as beIN communications hip injury and skipped this The 37-year-old American tralia to warm-up for her assault major sports events, such as beIN’s signal and subsequent- director David Sugden sug- year’s contest, but has entered achieved her victory over sis- on the Melbourne Park title at the World Cup, Champions ly that of other broadcasters. gested the network may no using his protected ranking. ter Venus in the final two years the Hopman Cup in Perth. League and major European It prompted FIFA to say with his commentary - and with longer be willing to pay similar Williams also missed the ago while eight weeks preg- Reigning champion Rog- domestic leagues, or tennis towards the end of the tourna- a standard eight-second delay. prices as in the past. 2018 tournament after giv- nant with her daughter Alexis er Federer will be gunning events such as Wimbledon. ment it “has engaged counsel The German Football “We will evaluate this in ing birth to her first child. The Olympia, who was born the for a record seventh men’s Once the boycott started, to take legal action in Saudi League has named the net- our rights purchasing deci- seven-time champion, who following September. single crown from Jan. 14- Saudi Arabia prohibited Al Ja- Arabia ... to protect its inter- work “a Saudi Arabian pirate sion,” he said. last won the Grand Slam while Williams reached the 27, while Caroline Wozniacki zeera and beIN broadcasts in est” and called on authorities offer” and said it would “pro- Qatar 2022 World Cup eight-weeks pregnant in 2017, Wimbledon and US Open fi- will embark on her maiden its territory. in Saudi Arabia “to support us tect its rights and that of its organising committee deputy has had a rocky return to the nals after her return last year grand slam title defence at Shortly before BeoutQ in the fight against piracy.” licensee beIN.” Secretary-General Nasser al game this year. but lost both, leaving her one Melbourne Park. went on air, Saud al Qahtani, BeoutQ has made efforts to Tennis bodies spoke of Khater also referred to the who is close to Saudi crown disguise where its feed comes “industrial-size illegal piracy” rights situation when he urged prince Mohammad bin Sal- from, such as constantly placing as they called for an immediate a joint effort against BeoutQ man, tweeted in June 2017 the BeoutQ logo over that from closure of BeoutQ in July in a while visiting the Russia Quick read that there would soon be a new beIN. But beIN has now intro- statement on the Wimbledon World Cup. solution, free of charge or for a duced a floating watermark – website which prompted a furi- “Everybody should take a Over 1,000 players register for IPL 2019 auction symbolic price. which BeoutQ can’t hide. ous response from Saudi Arabia. stand, all broadcasters, even BeoutQ’s website is only “This is theft,” says Tuni- At beIN they are naturally if they have not been affected, MUMBAI: Maintaining a trend, 1003 players, including 232 overseas cricketers, have signed up for the available in Saudi Arabia sian Naoufel Bachi after his most unhappy. should take a stand. All fed- Indian Premier League (IPL) player auction set to take place in Jaipur on December 18, the Board of and selected other countries commentary on a German “That is not a piracy erations should take a stand,” Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Wednesday. Aiming to fill up the available 70 spots are such as Egypt. It says that Bundesliga match between channel from a garage or a he said. 200 capped players, 800 uncapped and three players from Associate Nations. Of the 800 uncapped, companies from Colombia Leipzig and Leverkusen for bedroom. That’s an unprec- “We should not forget that, 746 are Indians. Franchises will now have time until 5 p.m. IST on December 10 to submit their short- and Cuba are behind it. Ar- beIN from Doha. edented fairly sophisticated for all federations, TV is bread listed players, who will make up the final auction list.(IANS) absat’s majority shareholder BeoutQ broadcast this game operation,” beIN sports pro- and butter.” (DPA) Sports Thursday, December 6, 2018 19 City defy late Watford push Malaysia reach AFF final as to move five points clear Thailand miss late penalty

REUTERS was bundled over his own goal HONG KONG line by Irfan Zakaria. Seven minutes later the MALAYSIA reached the Asean Malaysians were level on the Football Federation Cham- night and ahead by virtue of pionship final on away goals the away goals rule. after a 2-2 draw with holders The move started when Thailand in the semi-final, sec- Malaysia keeper Farizal Marli- ond leg on Wednesday as Adi- as rolled the ball out and end- sak Kraisorn missed a late pen- ed seven quick-fire passes later alty for the hosts in Bangkok. with Syahmi Safari smashing a The teams shared a 0-0 right-foot shot from the edge first leg in Kuala Lumpur on of the penalty area into the top Saturday and Norshahrul corner of Chatchai Budrom’s Idlan Talaha’s 71st minute goal. equaliser to make it 2-2 kept Thailand reclaimed the alive Malaysia hopes of a first advantage three minutes after title since 2010. the hour when Pansa Hem- The agonising miss by viboon scored at the second striker Adisak, the tourna- attempt with a header after ment’s top scorer, six minutes the Malaysia defence failed into added time denied the to clear substitute Sumanya Thais a fourth final in a row as Purisai’s free kick. he skied the spot-kick over the But eight minutes later bar. Norshahrul gave Malaysia Malaysia will meet Viet- the edge in the tie once again nam or the Philippines in the when he controlled Syamer two-legged final on Dec. 11 and Kutty Abba’s low cross before 15, with the Vietnamese hold- smashing his shot beyond ing a 2-1 lead from the first Chatchai. leg when they meet again on The Thais pushed for a Thursday. winner, with Pansa’s header Thailand were looking clipping the crossbar late on Manchester City’s Leroy Sane celebrates scoring his goal with Riyad Mahrez and teammates at Vicarage Road in Watford on Tuesday. (AFP) to extend their champion- before Syahmi’s handball ship-winning streak to three earned the home side a penal- AFP football.” Pep Guardiola made that appeared to miss Aymeric the back post and he cleverly personal seasons by giving the this year and Milovan Raje- ty - and the defender a second LONDON six changes to his starting line- Laporte as the Frenchman was used his chest to power the ball hosts a 2-0 lead inside 22 min- vac’s side went in front after booking - only for Adisak to up despite also missing Sergio rotated for the first time in the below Foster. utes before Terence Kongolo 21 minutes when Thitipan fire high over the bar as their MANCHESTER City opened Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne league this season. Six minutes into the second pulled a goal back for the Ter- Puangchan’s goalward header title hopes ended. up a five-point lead at the top through injury. Roberto Pereyra has al- half, the visitors struck again riers. of the table with a seventh Yet, City were still too ready produced some spec- when Gabriel Jesus -- who Brighton edged into the top straight Premier League vic- strong for the dogged hosts tacular goals for the Hornets endured another lean night in half as despite playing for over tory, but were made to work for the vast majority of the this season and the Argentine front of goal in the absence of an hour with 10 men, they beat for a 2-1 win at Watford on game with Watford thankful to was inches away from another Aguero -- at least made a con- Crystal Palace 3-1. Tuesday. goalkeeper Ben Foster for the when he curled just wide in- tribution as a provider by pull- The hosts led 1-0 through City’s goals came either visitors not racking up the 5-0 side 10 minutes. ing the ball back for Mahrez to Glenn Murray’s penalty before side of half-time as Leroy Sane and 6-0 thrashings they did on City soon took control, fire home. Shane Duffy saw a straight red, chested home to end Wat- their two previous visits to Vic- though, and Foster made a City got uncharacteristi- but further goals before half- ford’s resistance before Riyad arage Road. brilliant save to deny Sane af- cally slack in the final quarter, time from Leon Balogun and Mahrez swept home early in Guardiola changed his en- ter the German had intercept- though, and were made to pay Florin Andone sealed the three the second period. tire back four from Saturday’s ed a wayward Pereyra pass. when Doucoure finally turned points despite Luka Milivoje- However, they had to with- 3-1 win over Bournemouth and The former England inter- home after a goalmouth scram- vic’s late consolation from the stand a nervy finish after Ab- left the in-form Raheem Ster- national also spread himself ble. Guardiola was forced to penalty spot. doulaye Doucoure bundled ling on the bench for the full 90 well to claw away Mahrez’s at- throw on Laporte and Nicolas West Ham’s upward tra- home five minutes from time. minutes. tempted dink over the ‘keeper. Otamendi in the closing stages jectory also continued as three “It was a good old Premier Mahrez came in for the Yet, the best save of the to repel Watford’s aerial as- goals in 12 second-half min- League game, as soon as they England international and the opening half came down the sault, but City held on. utes beat Cardiff 3-1. scored long balls start coming, luxury of options on offer to other end when Ederson Elsewhere, Bournemouth Lucas Perez replaced the they are extremely physical up Guardiola was obvious as both stretched out his left foot to moved above Manchester injured Marko Arnautovic in front,” said City captain Vin- his wide men found the net in block Troy Deeney’s effort United, who host Arsenal on the first half and went onto cent Kompany. Sterling’s absence. from point-blank range. Wednesday, up to sixth thanks score his first two league goals “We managed the game However, Watford were left Moments later, City were to a 2-1 win over Huddersfield. since a summer move from Ar- Malaysian players celebrate with coach Tan Cheng Hoe after a nailbit- pretty well. You can’t win to rue their chances before the finally in front. Mahrez’s cross Callum Wilson and Ryan senal before Michail Antonio ing draw with Thailand during the second leg of the AFF Suzuki Cup every game playing fantasy break against a City defence picked out Sane unmarked at Fraser continued their fine added a third. 2018 semi-final match in Bangkok on Wednesday. (AFP)

Al Gharafa hope to bounce WORKERS’ CUP 2019 KICK-OFF ON FRIDAY Southampton name Ralph back against Al Ahli Over 600 players to compete for Hasenhuettl TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK are unbeaten in seven matches. as new boss DOHA Therefore, the confrontation seventh edition of Workers’ Cup DPA will be difficult and we have to AL Gharafa coach Christian correct our mistakes and be at LONDON Gourcuff says their QNB Stars our best in order to score a vic- a key tournament in Qatar’s League Week 15 match against tory. “I spoke to the players in sporting calendar. STRUGGLING Premier League Al Ahli will be tough on Thurs- the aftermath of our defeat to “Over the years we’ve seen side Southampton on Wednes- day, after last weekend’s em- Al Sadd and tried to instill con- the event contribute to im- day named Austrian Ralph barrassing 8-1 defeat at Al fidence in them. We also dis- proving the health and well- Hasenhuettl as its new manager. Sadd. The 8-1 maul is one of cussed how to make up for that ness of people engaged on The 51-year-old agreed a two- their biggest defeats in recent in the game against Al Ahli,” he 2022 FIFA World Cup™ pro- and-a-half year deal until 2021 memory. added. jects and I’ve no doubt this and will replace Mark Hughes, “It will not be easy for us Al Gharafa will be without year’s tournament will bring who was sacked on Monday, Wesley Sneijder, Fahd al Sham- more success – both on and Southampton said in a statement mari, Almahdi Ali and Khalid off the field. on their website. Abdul Raouf, who are all nurs- “I’m looking forward to a Hasenhuettl has been out ing injuries. stand-out edition of the tour- of work since May after ending a Al Ahli are unbeaten in nament and I wish everyone two-year spell with Leipzig in Ger- seven consecutive games and the best of luck.” many, whom he took to runners- would hope to extend the Akram al Hamdawi, cap- up in Germany’s Bundesliga in streak. Al Ahli coach Milan Ma- tain of last year’s winners, his first season. He is now the first cala said ahead of the match, Austrian manager in the Premier “Al Gharafa are strong and League. “This manager change of- fierce competitors though they Football fers us a fresh start and, very quick- lost to Al Sadd by a 1-8 margin ly, Ralph emerged as our ideal can- in the last round. Our perfor- for all didate,” Southampton chairman mance has improved in the re- “It’s a matter of pride for the Ralph Krueger said. cent times. We are unbeaten in QSL to organise a highly “As a coach, he embodies the seven matches.” QSL and SC officials during the draw of the Workers’ Cup in Aspire Park recently. popular event that provides all passion, structure, communica- Macala added that the sports fans with a platform to tion skill set, work ethic and appe- Al Gharafa coach Christain team’s goal from the beginning watched by 8,000 fans. tite for growth that we strive for in Gourcuff of the season was to avoid rel- The cup is gaining in popularity with Speaking after the draw, play the game, keep them our Southampton Way. The quick, egation. “Now that we are in Hassan Rabiah al Kuwari, healthy and test their smooth and seamless negotiation against Al Ahli, especially since safe zone, we are trying to put workers and companies every year Executive Director of Mar- footballing skills.” process underlines the character of we are coming off a heavy loss pressure on the competitors keting, Sales and Communi- the person that he is.” to Al Sadd (1-8) in the last and we are seeking a top-four TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Cleaning Company. cations at the QSL, said, “Yet Krueger said Hasenhuettl fits round. Any match is worth only position.” “I am happy that we DOHA The title will be contested another Workers’ Cup and Nakheel Landscapes, said: the mould of manager that South- three points maximum, but will be able to field Ahmed Su- by a number of companies yet another opportunity for “Taking part in the Workers’ ampton have encouraged over the big-margin loss was a great hail. I watched him in action in THE seventh edition of the who have direct links to the us to engage with the soci- Cup gives all of us a chance the years. “Southampton Football shock for us. I hope to achieve Qatar’s friendly with Syria. He Workers’ Cup, the annual SC and its flagship legacy ety, aligning with our corpo- to enjoy the magical spirit of Club’s past success was built on a positive result which will help is a good player. It is good that football tournament organ- programme, Generation rate social responsibility. The football. Nothing unites peo- a clear identity,” he said. “The the team make a strong come- there are many young players ised by the Qatar Stars League Amazing. More than 600 tournament, into its seventh ple like football and winning foundation of this identity was back,” Gourcuff said at the pre- in the squad,” said Macala. (QSL) and sponsored by the players are expected to take edition, has grown in stat- the competition last year a focus on developing players, match press conference. Bottom club Al Kharaitiyat Supreme Committee for De- to the field during the event, ure, making a positive impact brought the management whether from within our acad- Al Gharafa have lost six face draw-specialist Al Rayyan livery & Legacy (SC), will including current and former on the members of Qatar’s and workers closer together.” emy or after joining from other games this season and their last at Al Khor Stadium. Al Rayyan kick off on Friday at Al Sadd contractors engaged on 2022 community using the power Speaking at the draw, clubs. two, the Cheetahs tactician said are fourth in the table and any Sports Club. FIFA World Cup projects. of football. It’s a matter of Richard Donkor, captain of “Ralph’s ability to teach the he had cautioned his players result short of a win will push The draw for the 2019 Matches for the 2019 pride for the QSL to organise last year’s runners-up, Doha game and to develop talent is that they were heading for three the Lions down to four position. tournament was recently con- tournament will be played a highly popular event that Pest Control, said: “The evident in his past and is a cen- strong games. Al Kharaitiyat’s fitness ducted at Al Aziziyah Bou- every Friday at Al Sadd Sports provides all sports fans with tournament gives a platform trepiece of why he is the per- “We played against Al Sail- coach Ahmed Badarudeen said: tique Hotel in Aspire Park, Club until the showpiece fi- a platform to play the game, for our players to showcase fect choice to be the new Saints iya and Al Sadd, and lost both “We are ready and our players where SC and QSL repre- nal on 25 January. General keep them healthy and test their talents and enjoy them- manager.” matches. Now, we are into the are determined to play a good sentatives were joined by the admission to the final is free their footballing skills.” selves. We enjoy a real sense Hughes joined Southamp- third, against Al Ahli. game. Al Rayyan are a strong captains and coaches of last and everyone is welcome to Fatma al Nuaimi, the of harmony and unity when ton in March and helped them “Al Ahli are a tough side. side and we respect them. We year’s finalists – champions attend. More than 15,000 SC’s Communications Direc- we play together and we hope avoid relegation but the south- They have achieved good re- had found it tough against Nakheel Landscapes and run- people attended last year’s tor, said: “The Workers’ Cup to go one step further this time coast club last week dropped sults in the recent rounds and them in the first leg as well.” ners-up Doha Pest Control & matches, with the final being is now firmly established as around.” into the bottom three. 20 Thursday, December 6, 2018 The Last Word Qatar wins bid to host HIA concludes ‘Oryx Foxtrot’ emergency exercise at DIA Hl Conference in 2022 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA Biennial meet set to draw hostel operators and travel enthusiasts from across the world HAMAD International Airport TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK (HIA) successfully completed DOHA its full-scale emergency ex- ercise ‘Oryx Foxtrot’ 2018 at HOSTELLING International Doha International Airport (HI), a federation of more (DIA), Doha’s old airport, on than 70 national youth hostel Wednesday. associations in more than 80 The exercise was conducted countries, has announced that in collaboration with over 25 the 54th HI conference will be government agencies, partners held in Qatar in 2022. and stakeholders, including the The announcement was Ministry of Interior, the Minis- made after Qatar won the vote try of Defence, the Ministry of by a wide majority at the HI Public Health, National Com- Conference held in Iceland re- mand Centre, Qatar Civil Avia- The simulation involved a international safety stand- cently. tion Authority, Qatar Aeronau- Gulf Helicopter Bell 412 aircraft ards, the successful execution The biennial conference, tical College, Gulf Helicopters mock colliding with an Aero- of this emergency exercise re- which will be held in October Company, Airport Customs, nautical College Piper PA28 inforces our high standards of 2022 in Doha, is expected to Airline Operators Committee while approaching the runway safety and security for our pas- draw more than 120 HI rep- and Qatar Airways Group. for landing, resulting in mock sengers and the airport com- resentatives, hostel operators Emergency Exercise ‘Oryx fatalities, casualties and debris munity at large. and travel enthusiasts from Foxtrot’ 2018 was arranged and across the impact area. “As a joint effort between around the world. executed by HIA in accordance The emergency exercise HIA, QR Group and our part- HI’s CEO Darren Barker with the requirements estab- saw participation from the Air- ners, we are proud to once expressed pleasure over Qa- Qatar won the vote for the hosting right by a wide majority at the HI Conference recently held in Iceland. lished by the International Civil port Fire and Rescue Service again demonstrate our safety tar’s offer to host the event, Aviation Organization (ICAO). team, Qatar Emiri Air Force and emergency preparedness saying, “I am really happy to hostels worldwide in Qatar’s offered by HI. Qatar is now a as Qatar Tourism Authority), The airport is responsible Fire Squadron, Civil Defence as well as our swift coordination be going to Qatar and absorb- ability to host an exceptional participant in HI-Connect, an and Qatar Museums. I would for ensuring that the Airport Firefighting Team and Hamad efforts among all those involved ing the culture this region has event.” He added, “We look employment scheme which like also to thank all HI mem- Management Systems and Medical Corporation (HMC), in the event of an emergency.” to offer. Very excited indeed, forward to embracing the allows youths to stay free at bers for their confidence in us.” Emergency Preparedness among others. ‘Oryx Foxtrot’ 2018 is well done to Qatar.” spirit of hospitality and explo- select HI locations around the In total, Qatar hosted 99 meet the exact requirements ‘Oryx Foxtrot’ 2018 was an a continuation of previous Qatar’s winning joint bid ration embodied by Hostelling world in exchange for work- exhibitions and 58 confer- of the Qatar Civil Aviation effective exercise in measuring emergency exercises imple- to host the conference dem- International and welcoming ing at HI hostels. Addition- ences in 2017 — a 30 percent Authority (QCAA) Aerodrome the coordination of the airport’s mented by the airport. Last onstrates the success of Qa- hospitality professionals from ally, QYH offers discounts on increase compared to 2015. Licensing Standards at both various internal and external year, HIA successfully organ- tar Youth Hostel (QYH) and all over the world at the HI nightly rates to HI members Qatar also recently won the HIA and DIA. agencies, companies and stake- ised two full scale emergency the National tourism Council conference.” through the organisation’s rights to host the All Together The objective of the emer- holders to ensure that the best exercises. The ‘Delta Oryx’ (NTC) in promoting Qatar as In the lead-up to the bid, digital membership. Better Health conference in gency exercise was to test the crisis management procedures 2017 which focused on testing a youth-friendly tourism des- QHY worked on building Ahmed Hassan al Obaidly, 2020 and both the AICR (The airport’s crisis readiness in ex- were executed effectively. the airport’s preparedness for tination. relations with a number of CEO of QYH, commented, “I International Association for treme situations, as the highly Commenting on the ex- handling an aircraft accident NTC official Ahmed al youth organisations such as would like to thank all those Deputy Managers and Front realistic simulation ensured ercise, HIA COO Eng Badr outside of airport premises, Obaidli commented, “Winning YHA Australia, FUAJ France, who supported our bid, par- Office Managers of Luxury that any crisis management Mohammed al Meer said, “In simulating a crash landing majority of votes to bring the DJH Germany, AIG Italy, HI ticularly the Ministry of Cul- Hotels) congress and Les deficiency at DIA and in Qatar accordance with international into the sea; as well as the 54th HI conference to Doha Korea, HI-USA and joined ture and Sport, National Tour- Clefs d’Or International Con- can be made apparent and ad- and national requirements of ‘Echo Oryx’ 2017 which tested shows the confidence of youth several exciting programmes ism Council (then referred to gress in 2021. dressed immediately. civil aviation, and in line with DIA’s crisis readiness.

McCafe hosts season’s FNAC displays array of first book swap event French books at DIBF FNAC, a leading cultural desti- workshops. nation in Qatar, together with Alexis Nesme, the author the French Embassy in Qatar and illustrator of the book ‘Les and the French Institute, are Enfants du Capitaine Grant’, participating in the 29th Doha also led workshops for school International Book Fair (DIBF) students. with a display of a large variety Over 10 days, FNAC booth of French books and a special is expected to attract more than section for Qatari authors. 1,000 students from different FNAC also organised a range schools in Doha. of activities such as workshops, During the book fair, re- book signings, meet and greets, nowned Qatari writers and art- story-telling sessions and other ists will be visiting the booth interactive activities. throughout the exhibition to The 29th Doha International present their work. FNAC is Book Fair is being held until De- supporting local talent through cember 8 at the Doha Exhibition cultural and educational activa- and Convention Center (DECC) tions and signing ceremonies. MCDONALD’S Qatar, in col- and share knowledge. On the occasion, Ghada under the theme ‘Doha, A City of All of the activities inspire laboration with city blogger Participants were encour- Kamal, marketing manager at Knowledge and Conscience’. and enlighten students on the One Shot Latte and Doha aged to bring along a mini- McDonald’s Qatar, said, “This This year, FNAC is set to importance of reading books, Bookworms, organised the sea- mum of 1 book with them, is the first of its kind event to be host notable authors espe- which helps further hone their son’s first Book Swap session at which they could exchange held at McDonald’s Qatar and cially invited by FNAC Inter- talents. McCafe, City Centre. for another one. This was the we are excited to witness a full national, France, including The Doha International Book enthusiasts from first Book Swap event Mc- house. We hope, this will mark Sibylline Desmazières and Jé- Book Fair is considered as the around Doha gathered at the Donald’s has hosted in Qatar, the first in a series of literary rôme D’Aviau, authors and il- largest international book fair in event, organised parallel to as part of its efforts to pro- events and continue our efforts lustrators of the book ‘Rat et the region with extensive partic- the 29th Doha International mote education and learning to promote reading in the com- les animauxmoches’ who inter- ipation from different countries Book Fair, to exchange books in the country. ing years.” (TNN) acted with students during their worldwide. (TNN)

SWEDISH EMBASSY CELEBRATES NATIONAL DAY WITH MIDWINTER LUCIA CEREMONY

The Embassy of Sweden in Doha on Tuesday hosted the Midwinter Lucia celebration to mark the National Day of Sweden. Min- ister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim bin Saif al Sulaiti, Minister of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs HE Yousef bin Mohammed al Othman Fakhro, Director of the Department of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Ambassador Ibrahim Yousif Abdullah Fakhro and Ambassador of Sweden HE Ewa Polano jointly cut a cake on the occasion. More than 800 dignitaries and guests took part in the event held at St Regis Doha. (PHOTOGRAPHS BY JALAL PATHIYOOR)