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Amir condoles AMIR VISITS S’HAIL EXHIBITION AT KATARA with Kuwait Amir

THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani on Saturday sent a cable of condolences to the Amir of Kuwait HH Sheikh Sabah al Ahmad al Jaber al Sabah on the death of Sheikha Anwar Faisal al Saud al Sabah. (QNA)

Qatar condemns Iraq bombing QATAR has condemned the bombing in northern Iraq, caus- ing deaths and injuries. In a statement on Saturday, the Min- istry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar’s firm stance rejecting violence and terrorism, regard- less of the motives and causes. The statement offered Qatar’s condolences to the families of the victims and the government The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani visited the prestigious Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition (S’hail 2019) on Saturday. MORE ON PAGE 16 and people of Iraq, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. (QNA)

Qatar’s strategy to promote Diversification, self-sufficiency Qatar playing key role transparency in combating terrorism, to be a model: key to Qatar’s growth: Minister ACTA chief says NCTC chairman resident of the Adminis- Blockade resulted in positive changes to economy, says Kuwari atar has a leading role in ment with the United Nations Ptrative Control and Trans- Qconfronting the phenom- to establish a center in Doha parency Authority (ACTA) TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK hear directly from the minister enon of extremism and terror- to apply behavioural visions HE Hamad bin Nasser al DOHA the ways the Qatar business ism and it’s moving forward to violent extremism to Missned has announced community has adapted in to strengthen its bilateral, study the behavioural roots the adoption of the Qatari QATAR’S response to the the wake of the blockade. We international and multilateral of violent extremism and national strategy to promote blockade of June 2017 has have many aspiring business partnerships to address this evidence-based global poli- integrity and transparency resulted in significant, posi- leaders studying here, and the phenomenon, Chairman of cies and programs inspired at the United Nations and tive changes to the economy, minister succinctly outlined the National Counter-Terror- by behaviours to prevent and hoped the strategy would Minister of Commerce and how industry can thrive in ism Committee (NCTC) Maj combat violent extremism set an example to be fol- Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al times of adversity.” Gen Eng Abdul Aziz Abdullah leading to terrorism,” he lowed by other countries. Kuwari has said. The minister discussed al Ansari has said. added. This came as Missned “The blockade was a good the initiatives that will foster “Qatar has implemented During the first session discussed with the Execu- thing for Qatar. We have a favourable business climate many programs in the field of the conference, Ansari tive Director of the United achieved so much that we within Qatar and encourage of combating terrorism and presented the experience of Nations Office on Drugs wouldn’t have achieved with- international trade. its financing,” Ansari said on Qatar in confronting terrorism and Crime ways to enhance out it,” Kuwari said during He praised Qatar’s logis- the sidelines of the ‘Study and extremism and drying up cooperation between a lecture at Carnegie Mellon tics capabilities, noting how the causes of Extremism’ its sources. Qatar and the Office. He University in Qatar (CMU-Q). well several industries have conference that began in He pointed out that the also announced Qatar’s Outlining the economic relied on Hamad Internation- Doha on Saturday. role of the National Counter- proposal to host the 10th challenges, achievements, and al Airport and Hamad Port to Qatar has concluded sev- Terrorism Committee is to session of the Conference future goals for Qatar, Kuwari manage a sudden spike in the eral cooperation agreements develop policies, plans, and of the States Parties to the said diversification and self- inflow of goods to the country. in this regard, he said, add- programs to combat terror- United Nations Convention. sufficiency have played a key Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari The minister’s talk was the ing, “Qatar signed an agree- ism. (QNA) PAGE 2 Missned headed the Qatari role in the economic develop- speaks at the Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar on Saturday. first Dean’s Lecture Series for delegation that participated ment of Qatar. the 2019-20 academic year. in the UN events in Vienna. Over the past two years, many food security initiatives and, since the blockade, trade Now in its ninth year, CMU- He said Qatar is witnessing Qatar’s total exports and for- that move the country towards has been diverted to our ma- Q’s Dean’s Lecture Series fea- renaissance in all fields, eign trade have seen noticea- self-sufficiency. jor trading partners,” Kuwari tures industry leaders, govern- Iran speeds up Ukraine and Russia supported by advanced ble growth, while food produc- “Qatar has successfully said. ment officials and members of nuclear cycle in swap prisoners in legislative and institutional tion and local manufacturing established direct commercial For his part, Michael Trick, the business community who frameworks. (TNN) PAGE 2 have increased drastically. Qa- routes with a number of stra- Dean of CMU-Q, said, “It is so share their expertise on rel- latest breach (PG 7 ) landmark deal (PG 8) tar has successfully adopted tegic hubs around the world important that our students evant and topical issues. School teaching Islamic Studies for English-speaking communities opens

CATHERINE W GICHUKI the Madrassa. The motto of “As the African ambassa- ers. “Let’s be generous to as- OThe school, a first of DOHA the school is ‘Give the gift of dors get together and discuss sist the teachers who are sac- studying Islam to your child’. its kind, will use Edison further how we can bring an rificing their time to educate A new chapter unfolded for The opening ceremony International Academy African school. Other com- our children.” facilities to teach Islamic the English–speaking com- was attended by South Afri- Studies to children of munities here like Indians Cassiem said that ever munities in Qatar as a school can Ambassador to Qatar HE various nationalities and Pakistanis have schools since he came to Qatar in offering Islamic Studies Faizel Moosa, Ghanaian Am- aged four to 17 but Africans do not have these 2000 he has been a teacher opened at the Edison Inter- bassador to Qatar HE Emma- schools yet,” he said. in four different schools and national Academy on Satur- nuel Enos, Nigerian Embassy He said they have man- that’s where the inspiration to day. Charge d’ Affairs Auwalu allow our children to have aged to successfully integrate start a school for Islamic Stud- The school, a first of its Namadina and former Paki- a better balance in terms of Islamic education with nor- ies began. kind, will use Edison Inter- stani envoy. deeds. We are hoping that at mal schooling education in “I noticed that in all these national Academy facilities to Speaking at the ceremo- some stage in the near future, South Africa. schools. English-speaking teach Islamic Studies to chil- ny, the South African ambas- we will see if we can formal- “Most importantly, I children didn’t get Islamic dren of various nationalities sador said there was a need ise a curriculum that caters to would like to thank the par- Studies like the Quran or aged between four and 17 . for the English-speaking chil- expatriates in a broader way,” ents for bringing their chil- Arabic language because the The person behind the dren to enhance their Islamic he said, adding, there are dren to further themselves in teachers used the Arabic lan- South African Ambassador to Qatar HE Faizel Moosa, Ghanaian Ambassa- establishment of the school education. talks of how they can work to- Islamic Studies,” he noted. guage,” he said. dor to Qatar HE Emmanuel Enos, and Nigerian Embassy Charge d’ Affairs is Abdul Maliek Cassiem, the “This is such an impor- gether with others to see they The ambassador also Auwalu Namadina at the school opening ceremony on Saturday. South African principal of tant milestone because it will can bring this curriculum. thanked the volunteer teach- Continued on page 2 Ô 02 Sunday, September 8, 2019

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Amir congratulates Brazilian president PRESIDENT OF ANGOLA ARRIVES IN DOHA ‘School begins THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani sent on Satur- with 120 students’ day a cable of congratulations to the President of the Federa- tive Republic of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro on the occasion of his Continued from page 1 Ô country’s Independence Day. (QNA) Cassiem said that in January Deputy Amir sends condolences to Amir this year he gave a proposal to Prin- of Kuwait cipal of the Edison International Academy Ms Candice asking if they THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani sent could accommodate them every on Saturday a cable of condolences to the Amir of Kuwait HH Saturday to conduct Islamic Stud- Sheikh Sabah al Ahmad al Jaber al Sabah, on the death of ies for English-speaking children. Sheikha Anwar Faisal al Saud al Sabah. (QNA) The proposal was approved by the owner of Edison Aida Ashery. Deputy Amir greets Brazilian president He said the school currently has around 120 students from vari- THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani sent ous backgrounds and cultures. “We a cable of congratulations to the President of Brazil Jair Bolson- started with two classes, then four, aro on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) then six and today we have 10 class- es. Parents are asking for their les- PM sends condolences to Amir of Kuwait sons as well.” Cassiem said that before the PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin official opening on Saturday, the Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani sent a cable of condolences to the school had done a pilot programme Amir of Kuwait HH Sheikh Sabah al Ahmad al Jaber al Sabah on for five months before the sum- the death of Sheikha Anwar Faisal al Saud al Sabah. (QNA) mer break. The school has about 12 teachers from South Africa, Su- PM congratulates Brazilian president dan, India, Pakistan and the United The President of the Republic of Angola Joao Manuel Lourenco arrived in Doha on Saturday evening, on a three-day Kingdom. THE Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah official visit to the State of Qatar. The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani will meet the president at the Amiri Cassiem said that the subjects bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani sent a cable of congratulations Diwan on Sunday morning. The president of Angola was greeted upon arrival at Hamad International Airport by the to be taught include Quran reading to the President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro on the occasion of his Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim bin Saifal Sulaiti, the Ambassador of Qatar to Angola HE Abdullah and memorisation, Arabic, Fiqh, country’s Independence Day. (QNA) Hussein al Jaber and the Ambassador of Angola to Qatar HE Jose De Lemos. (QNA) History, Etiquette, DOA’S and Ha- dith. Qatar to adopt national strategy to fight corruption soon: ACTA Missned presents the efforts of the State of Qatar in preventing and combating corruption at the national and international levels at UN

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK another meeting with John DOHA Brandolino, director of the Division of Treaty Affairs THE President of the Admin- of UNODC, Brigitte Strobel istrative Control and Trans- Shaw, head of Corruption and parency Authority (ACTA) HE Economic Crime Branch and Hamad bin Nasser al Missned a number of UNODC experts. presented the efforts of the The meeting dealt with exist- State of Qatar in preventing ing and future joint coopera- and combating corruption at tion projects between ACTA the national and international and UNODC in the field of levels at the United Nations preventing and combating recently. corruption and ways to en- Missned also announced hance them. the adoption of the Qatari He also held side meetings National Strategy for Promot- with a number of heads of anti- ing Integrity and Transpar- HE Hamad bin Nasser al Missned (left), President of the Administra- corruption authorities, who ency in December, 2019, and tive Control and Transparency Authority (ACTA), in Vienna recently. participated in the UN meet- expressed hope the strategy ings, including states of Serbia would be a model for other and Thailand. He also extended countries to follow. an invitation to UNODC and This came during the participating countries to Missned’s participation in a in the above-mentioned areas, meetings, which began with which will be held in 2023. attend the launching of the number of UN events in Vien- in particular Sheikh Tamim a meeting with Yury Fedotov, The ACTA president said National Strategy to Promote na recently, including the 10th Bin Hamad Al-Thani Anti-cor- executive director of UNODC, Qatar’s interest in hosting this Integrity, Transparency and session of the Implementation ruption International Excel- where Missned thanked Fedo- conference comes in context the accompanying forum, and Review Group and the 10th lence Award. tov for the technical support of its keenness to enhance the to follow the announcement inter-sessional meeting of In addition, Qatar hosted provided by UNODC in the partnership with UNODC and of the fourth edition of Sheikh Open-ended Intergovernmen- the 13th United Nations Con- development of the Qatari Na- all States Parties to the United Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Tha- tal Working Group on Preven- gress on Crime Prevention tional Strategy for promoting Nations Convention against ni International Excellence tion, as the head of the Qatari and Criminal Justice in Doha integrity and transparency. Convention (UNCAC), contrib- Award on the International delegation. in 2015. He also invited Fedotov to at- uting to the implementation of Anti-corruption Day on De- The participation came At the national level, he tend the launch of the national the convention and achieving cember 9, 2019. following ACTA receiving an spoke about the steps taken strategy and the accompany- its objectives, and supporting In meetings on the side- invitation from the United egy to promote integrity and works, including in the areas by Qatar to strengthen the na- ing forum to be held in Decem- international efforts to prevent lines, he discussed support- Nations Office on Drugs and transparency, adopted recent- of transparency, integrity and tional legal and institutional ber, 2019 in Doha. and combat corruption. ing Qatar’s proposal to host Crime (UNODC) to present ly by Qatar. preventing and combating frameworks for transparency The meeting discussed en- Missned stressed that Qa- the 10th session of UNCAC the best practices and initia- The ACTA president said corruption. This is reflected and integrity, including en- hancing cooperation between tar has technical, financial Conference of States Parties to tives of the State of Qatar in Qatar is witnessing compre- positively on the position of acting legislations regulating Qatar and UNODC and Qatar’s and intellectual potential to be held in 2023. He said that the field of preventing and hensive renaissance in politi- Qatar regionally and interna- public officials, tenders and offer to host the 10th session of successfully organise the 10th Qatar will submit a draft deci- combating corruption nation- cal, economic and social fields, tionally, Missned said. auctions. the Conference of States Par- session of the Conference of sion in this regard at the next ally and internationally, with supported by advanced legis- He also shed light on the Meanwhile, the ACTA ties to the United Nations Con- States Parties. session of the conference to be a focus on the national strat- lative and institutional frame- international efforts of Qatar president held a number of vention against Corruption, The ACTA president held held in Abu Dhabi. NCTC chief stresses Qatar’s role in countering extremism

QNA Saturday, Ansari said Qa- Ansari presented the experi- sound evidence-based deci- DOHA tar has implemented sevral ence of Qatar in confront- sions to address this phenom- programmes to combat ter- ing terrorism and extremism enon. QATAR has a leading role in rorism and its financing and and drying up its sources. “We believe that executive confronting extremism and has also signed cooperation He pointed out that the role decision-making must be sup- terrorism, and the country is agreements with different of the National Counter- ported by scientific research moving forward to strength- countries and organisations Terrorism Committee is to in diverse fields,” he said. en its bilateral, international in this regard. develop policies, plans and Speaking at the confer- and multilateral partnerships He mentioned the sign- programmes to combat ter- ence organised by the Social to address this phenomenon, ing of an agreement with the rorism. and Economic Survey Re- Chairman of the National United Nations to establish a He said the convening of search Institute at Qatar Uni- Counter-Terrorism Commit- centre in Doha to study the this conference, which will versity (SESRI), Qatar Uni- tee Maj-Gen Eng Abdul Aziz behavioural roots of violent result in the launch of an in- versity President Abdullah al Ansari has said. extremism and evidence- ternational index to meas- Dr Hassan Rashid al Der- In a press statement on based global policies and ure violent extremism in the ham said experts would dis- the sidelines of the Interna- programmes to prevent and world, will be a global ref- cuss over two days the factors tional Conference on Study- combat it. erence for researchers and and risks of extremism and ing the Causes of Extremism, During the first session decision-makers to study the the mechanisms to address which kicked off in Doha on of the conference, Maj. Gen. issue of extremism and make this phenomenon. Nation Sunday, September 8, 2019 03 QAC announces Back to School offer on Mitsubishi vehicles TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK keep the driver in confident face to high-tech rear lamps. All DOHA control whether passing vehi- harmonise in a strong person- cles on highways or travelling ality that drives you to explore. QATAR Automobiles Company up steep slopes. The newly developed 1.5L petrol (QAC), the authorised distribu- The 3.0-litre V6 MIVEC turbo engine provides a pleas- tor of Mitsubishi Motors Cor- gasoline engine generates all ing response, high revolutions poration in Qatar, has launched the power one demands of a and strong acceleration. the Back to School offer to en- rugged SUV to accomplish The two vehicles and oth- able parents to buy Mitsubishi every mission with smooth, ef- er Mitsubishi cars are avail- cars and leverage from a wide ficient ease. able now in Mitsubishi Motors range of benefits. The Eclipse Cross’ beautiful, Showroom on Salwa Road and Valid until September 30, dynamic form creates the same Alkhor. Customers can visit the 2019, the offer includes Monte- special interest through NBK QR1,000 from Jarir Bookstore. special prices and benefits, we appointed cockpit, which sur- sense of excitement and inspi- showroom at Salwa Road from ro Sports and Eclipse Cross. Financial Services. Hesham al Sahn, general give back to our community and rounds you with solid crafts- ration as the diamond ring ef- Saturday to Thursday from 8am Montero Sport price starts The benefits of the offer on manager, Qatar Automobiles reduce the pressures on parents manship, supportive comfort, fect during a total eclipse. While to 9pm, and on Friday from from QR89,000 or QR1,888 both vehicles include one-year Company, said: “We are pleased at the beginning of the new aca- intelligent features and a wide- stylish like a coupé, it’s unques- 5pm to 9pm. Al Khor Show- per month, while Eclipse Cross free insurance, free registration, to present this offer on two of demic year.” open view. From refined meters tionably a Mitsubishi Motors room is open from Saturday to price starts from QR69,000 or five-year extended warranty our family vehicles to give fami- Montero Sport is ideal for to sophisticated floor console, SUV. The dynamic, sculpted Wednesday from 8am to 8pm, QR1,460 per month, with in- for unlimited mileage and a lies better options to take their families, adventure and speed. every feature is fine-tuned to form projects the explosive and on Thursdays from 8am to house financing options with complementary voucher worth families to schools. With these Adventure calls from the well- enhance driving pleasure and power of an athlete from sporty 3pm. British Council welcomes entries for Qatari athlete all praise for Hamad’s QRI team TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK prestigious Study UK Alumni Awards DOHA

A Qatari triathlon athlete who Applications close on September 15; the award will be celebrating distinguished alumni achievements in Qatar and globally sustained severe injuries in a road accident has made full TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK eration of professionals.” winners. But that’s not all. The recovery and is all praise for DOHA We are delighted that one of whole award experience - from Hamad Medical Corporation’s the global winners of last year’s the application to becoming (HMC) Qatar Rehabilitation THE British Council recently Study UK Alumni Awards was a finalist and a winner, has Institute (QRI) for the care he Bassam Abdelmaged Esmail launched prestigious awards from Qatar. Dr. Noha Abouel- served as a much-needed exer- received after undergoing two celebrating the outstanding dahab, a graduate from SOAS cise in self-reflection and a re- extensive surgeries to repair his achievements of the UK’s inter- University and Durham Law minder that while at times we spine and shoulder. national alumni in Qatar and School, is a transitional justice may feel isolated in the work Last year, Muath al Qasimi, around the world. The Study specialist, author, a fellow at that we do, it is meaningful to a 30-year-old Qatari national, UK Alumni Awards celebrate the Brookings Doha Center and many others as well. I would was preparing to participate and showcase the impact and Adjunct Assistant Professor at therefore strongly encourage in Ironman Austria, an annual value of UK higher education Georgetown University Qatar. potential candidates to ap- event that attracts some 3,000 and raise the international pro- She is a leading expert on jus- ply!” – Dr. Noha Aboueldahab, athletes from more than 60 file of alumni who studied in tice, accountability and politics Global Winner 2018-19, Pro- countries and consists of a 2.4- the UK. Award winners and fi- in the Arab region. fessional Achievement Award. mile swim, a 112-mile bicycle Muath Al Qasimi nalists are leaders in their fields based in Qatar. UK alumni Managing Director of Busi- “This award... not only UK university alumni can ride, and a marathon 26.22- who have used their experience have either studied in the UK ness Development at the Qatar serves as recognition of the submit an application no later mile run. He was hit by a car of studying at a UK university at an officially recognised pro- Financial Centre (QFC), said: impact of years of hard work, than 15 September 2019, 23:59 while riding his bike in prepara- to make a positive contribution vider of UK university degree- “The Alumni Awards provide but it also recognises the cen- BST. tion for the event. to their communities, indus- level study for a minimum of a an excellent opportunity to trality of an issue that is close Finalists and winners of Qasimi was rushed to Ham- tries and countries. term or semester, or have been showcase the significant con- to my heart: justice. I believe the awards will be announced ad General Hospital by ambu- For the second time in Qa- awarded a full UK degree-level tributions alumni have made this award will help draw more during the annual Qatar-UK lance and was found to have tar, the awards are celebrated qualification (or higher) by a to their communities and to attention to the importance of Alumni Networking Gala Din- a severe spinal fracture and a at a national level to celebrate UK university through a local Qatar’s economy as a whole - critical research for informed ner, as part of the Qatar Brit- complete dislocation of his right the achievements of alumni in institution overseas, within the in line with the Qatar National policymaking, especially in ish Festival 2019. Award win- shoulder. A team of surgeons Qatar. National awards win- last 15 years. Vision 2030. I would therefore contexts of war and authoritar- ners have the opportunity to led by Dr Abdulaziz al Kuwari Mr. Muath Al Qasimi 1 ners will then be put forward To mark the occasion, encourage eligible alumni to ian rule. Through this award, raise their international pro- performed urgent surgery on for the global awards. Sheikha Alanoud bint Hamad apply to the second cycle of the the British Council provides an file, expand their professional his spine, followed by a second “Slowly the exercises be- The national awards are al Thani, Board Member of Qa- awards as their achievements excellent opportunity to help networks, and enhance their surgery to repair his shoulder. came more advanced and my open to UK alumni currently tar-UK Alumni Network and can help inspire the next gen- raise the profile of finalists and careers. Qasimi remained in the hospital health progressed. Soon I was for a month before being trans- able to walk short distanc- ferred to QRI where he began es and eventually run. Two an intensive two-month, inpa- months after, I had recovered tient rehabilitation programme. enough to be discharged and Qasimi, who has been a mem- was able to complete my reha- Experts from Qatar National Library lead ber of the QTRI Triathlon Club bilitation in outpatient clinics,” since 2017, said the support he added. of care teams at HMC and the Bassam Abdelmaged Es- Greece scientific conservation workshop encouragement of family and mail, a physiotherapy special- friends got him through what ist at QRI, said the rehabilita- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK for North America, hosted allows conservators to use a was a difficult recovery. tion facility uses a model that is DOHA by the Library of Congress in modified digital camera with “I was so confused. I felt patient-centred, team-based, Washington DC, delivered the different lighting sources and devastated at the thought of and multifaceted. “We started QATAR National Library, in opening remarks at the session filters to acquire a selection losing my ability to practice my the physiotherapy programme its role as the International and touched on its importance of technical images, each pro- sport and accomplish my hopes by introducing simple manual Federation of Library Associa- to the overall theme of the con- viding different information and dreams. Thankfully, with physical therapy exercises tions and Institutions (IFLA) gress, ‘Libraries: Dialogue for regarding the object under ex- the support of my family and that are designed to promote Regional Center for Preserva- Change.’ amination. friends and the medical teams movement in the joints and tion and Conservation for Arab StephaneIpert, preserva- The session concluded with at HMC, I regained my con- improve overall flexibility. As Countries and the Middle East, tion and conservation manager Maxim Nasra, book conserva- fidence and my health,” said his condition improved, we in- organised a scientific session at the library, then highlighted tion specialist at the library, Qasimi. corporated resistant bands, ex- titled ‘Collections and Science’ the “USB Microscope in Infra- providing an overview of ‘fiber “After undergoing surgery ercise balls, and other forms of at the 85th IFLA World Library red (IR), Ultraviolet (UV) and optic reflectance spectrome- at Hamad I was transferred to rehabilitation equipment,” said and Information Congress Visible Wavelengths”, a meth- ter,” a powerful portable tech- QRI. This was a major mile- Esmail, who was Qasimi’s case 2019 in Athens, Greece. od that enables conservators to nique used to identify the his- stone in my treatment journey. supervisor. During the session, held in check the critical characteris- Qatar National Library experts at the 85th IFLA World Library and toric pigments in manuscripts The first week was very hard, as Manoj Kumar Ranabhat, partnership with the Library of tics of manuscripts such as ink Information Congress in Athens, Greece, recently. and paintings. I could not walk or stand. My occupational therapy specialist Congress, the library’s experts types and underlying drawings “Scientific studies help in therapists supported me with at QRI, said Qasimi’s rehabili- presented on a variety of topics, or text. Ipert also highlighted ness of the best practices in composition of library materi- learning the full knowledge of easy exercises that helped me tation programme consisted of including the scientific tech- the best practices in ‘reflec- maintaining rare books, docu- als to determine the most ap- the components, composition re-learn how to walk. One of physiotherapy, which focused niques for studying heritage tance transformation imag- ments and manuscripts in our propriate conservation treat- and appearance of heritage my therapists recommended I on improving mobility and items, the importance of the ing’, a computational imaging role as IFLA’s Regional Preser- ment, storage and exhibition objects. The identification of wear my training outfits while function, and occupational results obtained for preserv- technique used to capture and vation and Conservation Cent- methods for these old, often these materials, such as writ- completing my rehabilitation therapy. ing these objects and a better visualise specific features of er for Arab Countries and the fragile items. ing surfaces, pigments and exercises because he knew how Today Qasimi is fully recov- understanding of the nature of the objects’ surfaces. Middle East”, said Ipert. Antonino Cosentino, di- inks, and their characteristics much I loved my sport. He ered and has resumed training the materials being conserved. “This was an interesting In his presentation, Ipert rector of Cultural Heritage is very important in order to knew that seeing myself as an for his favourite sport – the Jeanne Drewes, director of opportunity to share the li- explained that for nearly 50 Science Open Source, shared ensure the continuity of clarity athlete again would help create triathlon. He has competed in the IFLA’s Regional Preserva- brary’s efforts in the field of years, forensic techniques have insights on ‘technical photog- of written texts, drawings and a more positive, mindful expe- several local races and currently tion and Conservation Center digitisation and raise aware- been used to understand the raphy’, an advanced skill that decorations”, said Nasra. rience,” said Qasimi. trains five days a week. Pakistan Embassy marks Defence Day, expresses solidarity with Kashmiris

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK stan which reminds us of the DOHA sacrifices made by our armed forces to defend our beloved THE Embassy of the Islamic homeland. The people of Pa- Republic of Pakistan in Doha kistan demonstrated great na- organised an event on Friday tional unity and stood by their to commemorate the Defence armed forces to thwart the evil Day and to express solidar- designs of the enemy. It is a ity with the people of Jammu matter of great pride that the and Kashmir against alleged nation and armed forces have Indian atrocities and illegal also displayed similar spirit occupation. during recent years.” In the beginning, the na- He also expressed Pakistan tional anthem of Pakistan government’s and people’s was played. During the event, solidarity with the people of messages of the president and Jammu and Kashmir against prime minister of Pakistan alleged Indian state-spon- Charge d’ Affaires of the Pakistani Embassy Masood Gul during the were read out. sored terrorism and atroci- event in Doha recently. Speaking on the occasion, ties. A prominent academician gathering. He thanked the tended by representatives of Charge d’ Affaires Masood Gul Guladded further said Article 370 and 35 A of the mir, as enshrined in the Unit- and professor of Qatar Uni- government and people of Pa- the Pakistani community and said, “September 6 is a land- that the Government of In- Constitution cannot change ed Nations Security Council versity Dr Farhan Chak from kistan for their support. Pakistan Armed Forces per- mark in the history of Paki- dia’s unilateral step to revoke the disputed status of Kash- (UNSC) resolutions. Kashmir also addressed the The ceremony was at- sonnel based in Qatar. 04 Sunday, September 8, 2019 Nation QRCS training centre courses Ooredoo bags Fortinet’s Best Managed Security Services benefit over 117,000 in a year Partner of the Year award

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With Managed Security Services Partner of the Fortinet, we aim to protect our custom- Year in Qatar. ers’ information security and help organ- Ooredoo was honoured during the isations to defend against cyber-threats, Fortinet Partner SYNC event, annual reduce risk and comply with regulation.” conference for partners in Doha, and the As more Qatar organisations expand award was received by Sheikh Nasser bin their network connectivity on the cloud, Hamad bin Nasser al Thani, chief busi- Fortinet recognised Ooredoo for provid- ness officer, Ooredoo Qatar, on behalf of ing multi-cloud solutions that can pro- the company. vide business customers with full security The award recognises the company’s visibility and control across a variety of strength in enabling secure nationwide cloud infrastructures. QRCS’ Training, Research and Development Center is a training and qualification facility that offers diverse training and education services. digital transformation. Alain Penel, vice-president Middle In the face of rising global cyber- East, Fortinet, said, “Ooredoo receiving TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK cility that offers diverse training and cover topics such as first aid, car- All the programmes offered are threats, Ooredoo has collaborated with the Best Managed Security Services Part- DOHA education services. diopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), accredited by the Ministry of Public Fortinet to provide business customers ner of the Year award in Qatar is a testa- Using state-of-the-art training automated external defibrillator Health’s (MoPH) Qatar Council for with industry-leading opex-based cloud ment to Ooredoo’s strength in delivering QATAR Red Crescent Society’s equipment and techniques, the cen- (AED), Heartsaver and oxygen ad- Healthcare Practitioners (QCHP), solutions across cloud email security, the best security solutions in Qatar. Oore- (QRCS) Training, Research and tre holds several courses interna- ministration. American Heart Association (AHA), endpoint detection and response, fire- doo has been a major partner in Qatar’s Development Center (TRDC) has tionally accredited by global train- In relation to continuing medi- European Society of Cardiology wall, managed firewall, managed intru- secure digital transformation, and has been offering diverse services for ing organisations, in compliance cal education (CME)/continuing (ESC) and International Federation sion prevention systems, unified threat helped Fortinet to expand in one of the ministries, government organisa- with the highest quality standards. professional development (CPD), of the Red Cross and Red Crescent management and web application fire- Middle East’s most high-profile and con- tions, private companies, schools, It serves a wide range of medical the courses include IPCCE, evalu- Societies (IFRC). wall as a service. tinually growing markets.” universities, hotels, banks and workers in Qatar, including physi- ation of direct observation skills The courses are delivered by youth clubs. cians, nurses, first responders and at wound care clinic, nursing lead- well-trained instructors with in- Over a year, its courses, pro- technicians. It also covers disaster ership, understanding of patient ternational certification, including grammes and activities have been preparedness and relief workers safety fields, basic life support certified lifeguard instructors, 15 attended by 115,601 beneficiaries, both in and out of Qatar, under the (BSL) and advanced cardiac life experienced QCHP-certified medi- as well as more than 1,830 health world’s best health and administra- support (ACLS). cal lecturers and 100 community professionals. tive practices. Under the community health health educators. Inspired by QRCS’ objectives The aim of TRDC is to improve education activities, TRDC holds TRDC adopts a development and principles as an auxiliary to the the quality and efficiency of servic- health day at companies and hotels strategy that involves regular review State of Qatar, TRDC seeks to devel- es, paying great attention to govern- as well as Weqaya (field awareness of objectives, regular performance op humanitarian services, particu- ment and private-sector employees, sessions for workers), health edu- evaluation, constant updating of larly health care, in harmony with construction and infrastructure cation lectures, public health exhi- curricula and technology, and en- the country’s recent advancements. workers and all social groups. bitions and the QRCS School Pro- richment of partnerships with gov- Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad bin Nasser al Thani, chief business officer, Ooredoo Qatar, It is a training and qualification fa- The public first-aid courses gram health component. ernment organizations and NGOs. receives the award on behalf of the company. HBKU Press, Art Omi to sponsor Arabic writer HBKU CIS lecture to shine spotlight FOR the first time, Hamad Bin Khalifa Uni- practical subjects, offering insight into the versity Press (Doha, Qatar) has partnered workings of the publishing industry, and in- on Awqaf’s contributions to society with Art Omi (NY, USA) to sponsor one troductions to some of its key professionals. aspiring Arabic writer to participate in the “With our primary goal of supporting TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK 2020 Art Omi Writers’ Residency Program. the work of writers working outside the US, for family and child welfare; Waqf This annual residency provides writ- this partnership helps us ensure that we DOHA bank for scientific and cultural ers with the space and time away from daily will be able to include this important region development; and Waqf bank for pressures to create, and bring experts in the of the world in our international cohort,” AS part of its mission to stimulate health care, while examining their field to dialogue with the residents. explains DW Gibson, director of Art Omi: intellectual debates on Islam, the active presence in society. The retreat is held over four Writers. College of Islamic Studies (CIS) Dr Mohammed El Gammal, as- weeks in either the spring or fall HBKU Press has opened its at Hamad Bin Khalifa University sociate professor at CIS, said: “The seasons at the Art Omi residences application for the residency (HBKU) will be hosting a public lec- lecture aims to re-emphasise the located in Ghent, New York, on programme online on its web- ture on ‘The Role of Awqaf in Sup- foundational importance of Waqf 300 acres of rolling farmland with site. This opportunity is open to porting the Social, Economic and in Qatar and the effectiveness of spectacular views of the Catskills all writers, though preference Cultural Welfare of Qatari Society’. current policies that have led to the and the Hudson River Valley. is given to mid-career writers. The lecture, to be presented increase in the number of Waqfs “HBKU Press is committed to serving the wider com- Applicants must have an intermediate grasp of the Eng- by Dr Sheikh Khalid bin Moham- and financial endowments, as well munity by sponsoring opportunities like the 2020 Art Omi lish language as the residency and its workshops are all in med al Thani, director-general of as their efforts to support the recipi- Writers’ Residency Program that allows for the exposure English. Only completed applications emailed to hbkup- the General Department of Awqaf Dr Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed al Thani. ents of Waqf.” of local literary voices on a global stage,” explains Rima Is- [email protected] will be considered. at the Ministry of Endowments The lecture will take place at mail, outreach and special project manager at HBKU Press. For more details on the requirements, terms and con- (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, will Discussions will focus on the the Auditorium, Minaretein (Col- Residents are encouraged to select one written piece ditions, and to apply for the residency, please visit hbku- introduce the concept of Waqf, or country’s six Islamic financial in- lege of Islamic Studies building), to focus on during the residency. Daytime is reserved for press.com. The deadline for the application is September charitable endowment, and con- stitutions including: the Waqf bank on September 11 from 6:30pm to writing and quiet activities, while evenings are more com- 30, 2019. HBKU Press will announce the shortlist of final- sider how it has contributed to the for righteousness and piety; Waqf 8:30pm. munal. Noted editors, agents and book scouts are invited ists on October 15, 2019, and one finalist who will attend multidimensional development in bank for the service of the Qur’an It will be held in Arabic. For to share dinner and conversation on both creative and the retreat will be announced on November 25, 2019. Qatar and its key elements to pro- and Sunnah; Waqf bank for the more information, or to register moting national wellbeing. service of mosques; Waqf bank to attend, visit hbku.edu.qa

BPS honours educators on Teachers’ Day TEACHING is a divine call and not a profession, and the influ- ence that a teacher holds is beyond measures, said Birla Public School (BPS) Chairman Lukose K Chacko. He was addressing a 500-plus au- dience of pedagogues at the B K Birla Auditorium on September 5, on the occasion of Teachers’ Day. Vice-Chairman of the school Gope Shahani was among those who attended the event. of knowledge, he added. The proceedings began with feet-tapping dance performances C V Rappai, director, while “I feel elated for having such a prayer rendered by Helna, Pri- by KG and Grades 1 & 2 Teachers. conveying the warm wishes of an effective and efficient teach- mary Section teacher, followed by A symphonic rendition of a song former Senior Vice-Principal ers working for the betterment of the welcome address delivered by by the teachers of Grade 3 to 5 was Shirly Rappai, said the school students and the school,” said A P Rajesh Pillai, vice-principal. highly captivating. faculty today faces an ever- Sharma, principal. A team from the Music De- The programme, hosted by changing and challenging teach- Individual letters of commen- partment, led by music teacher Shamin, Secondary Teacher, con- ing atmosphere. Teachers need dations were distributed by the John, entertained the audience cluded with the vote of thanks pro- to transform themselves into ed- management members to honour with a melodious song. posed by Radhika Sukumar, Mid- ucators by becoming co-creators the teachers. It was followed by a couple of dle School teacher. (TNN)

Mondrian Doha appoints Maatouk as new GM MONDRIAN Doha, Qatar’s luxu- Chadi Farhat, to continue leading drian Doha is designed in col- rious and award-winning hotel, chief operating of- Mondrian Doha on laboration with world-renowned has appointed Wael Maatouk as ficer Middle East & its path to providing Dutch designer Marcel Wanders its new general manager. Europe at sbe Group, locals and travellers and Southwest Architecture. Maatouk joins Mondrian said, “Wael has dec- with the ultimate ‘One Mondrian Doha features Doha from his previous posts as ades of experience in Thousand- and One- eight restaurants and bars, in- general manager for hotels such the hospitality sector Nights’ experience, an cluding CUT by Wolfgang Puck as Sharq Village & Spa and The and we are confident ancient story of fables and Japanese Morimoto Doha by Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Qatar. With that he will continue where the limits of es- Masaharu. The hotel also boasts more than 20 years’ experience, to ensure that Mon- capism is only in the one of the largest ESPA spa and and an astonishing record of suc- drian Doha is one Wael Maatouk. imagination.” a variety of stylish and unique cess, Maatouk has demonstrated of Qatar’s must visit Maatouk is a Cana- options for meetings and special that he is an accomplished and destinations.” dian national with Lebanese roots. events including a 2,000 square- knowledgeable leading figure in Wael Maatouk said, “I am Located in the heart of the metre ballroom that can hold up the hospitality industry regionally. honoured to have the opportunity West Bay, the 270-room Mon- to 1,500 guests. Sunday, September 8, 2019 05 Reports by Ailyn Agonia For events and press releases email Kabayan Corner [email protected] or Ailyn Agonia call (974) 4000 2222 New Filipino venture to provide platform to online entrepreneurs Doha Trendsetters intends to provide a special shopping experience for the public as well as assistance to small-scale Filipino businesses through a platform that would give their products more exposure to the target market

NEW venture has been launched recently to provide Filipino busi- nesses, particularly onlineA sellers, an opportunity to professionally market their prod- ucts in Qatar. Doha Trendsetters, which marked the grand launch of its new luxury outlet in Al Saad on Friday, intends to provide a spe- cial shopping experience for the public as well as assistance to small-scale Filipino businesses through a platform that would give their products more expo- sure to its target market. According to prominent Filipi- na entrepreneur in Qatar and CEO of Doha Trendsetters Annie Bar- celona Esmer, her main motiva- tion in establishing their business are the customers in Qatar who are patrons of online shopping. “With my busy schedule, I am one of those who tend to resort to online shopping for my needs CEO Annie Esmer (left) of Doha Trendsetters with rather than spending hours Presentation of the new showroom of Doha Trendsetters. other partner. searching in the malls. But there are times I have encountered “Similarly, we offer oppor- as they have a good concept and Annie said they will be selling form through their showroom. problems doing online shopping tunity for those online sellers they can justify the success rate luxury and branded items from The top management of the such as getting less value from whose products are authentic of their proposed business, Doha famous brands and designers all new Filipino venture also in- A screenshot of live selling held the products I have paid for. I and approved by the government Trendsetters can help finance over the world offering the best cludes Ibrahim Abdulla al Emadi following the official launch of Doha have heard of some friends who to get exposure through our plat- their venture,” she added. deals up to 70 percent off from and Ali Esmer as its managing di- Trendsetters. experienced the same so I decid- form. We also offer assistance to Doha Trendsetters’ entry to the original price. She said they rector. The other business part- ed to put up my own shop where those who wish to do business the local business is expected to are targeting the international ners are Mary Grace Al Maani, we can offer quality and unique but do not have financial means help boost and professionalise market through Facebook live Mary Grace Marquez, Donna Lea items,” said Annie. to start their venture. For as long online marketing in the country. selling which is a popular plat- Lat and Adrian Valenzuela.

The new showroom of Doha Trendsetters being inaugurated in the presence of CEO Annie Esmer (left) and other partners.

‘Unleash the OFWinner in You’ talk at HBKU Bayanihan Qatar to hold 3rd sports fest in November

AYANIHAN Qatar, a federation know each other more. Our organisa- bisig, NIKTK Ilokano Group, OFW Famous inspirational speakers from the of more than 20 Filipino com- tion believe in the power of sports to Barkadahan sa Qatar (OBQ), PGBI, Philippines Francis J Kong and Terence Bmunity groups, will be organ- enhance communication and under- Elite Qatar, Brethren, Familia, Rey Lim delivered a series of motiva- izing its third sports festival aimed standing among individuals. While GGGBAI, GSSI, FAMS, AGWI, GRII tional talks titled ‘Unleash The at promoting camaraderie among we have other programmes mainly Lady Force, TSDQ and Filipino He- OFWinner in You’ at the Hamad its member groups and supporters. outreach initiatives and empower- roes in Doha (FHD). Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) According to the current president ment of our members through train- Recently, Bayanihan Qatar also recently. The event attracted of Bayanihan Qatar Jerry Ronquillo, ings, this event is certainly one of held its general assembly highlighted hundreds of Filipino expats. the proposed activities for the sports- those that we intend to continue to with the election of office-bearers of fest will include volleyball both for ensure that we are all committed to the organisation. Aside from Ron- Terence men and women, basketball, chess, perform as one team,” Ronquillo said. quillo, who was elected for the second Francis Rey Lim dart, martial arts exhibition as well as The event is expected to receive time to lead Bayanihan Qatar, the J Kong traditional games and singing contest. the full support of the members of current leadership of the organisa- The event is tentatively scheduled to Bayanihan including Qatar Pilipino tion includes Pascual Castro as Vice be held on November 29. Helping Hands (QPHH), BMKQ, President for Internal Affairs and “We are preparing the third edi- Kaagapay ng Manggagawang Pilipi- Aries Tacderas as Vice President for tion of this sports event which is an no (KMP), The Filipino Community External Affairs. Other elected office- important platform for our wide (TFC), HERO Qatar, Kapuso, Fili- bearers were Charlene Talaue as Sec- membership to bond and to get to pino Vloggers in Qatar (FVQ), Ka- retary and Jovie Ignacio as Treasurer.

A file photo of the second edition of Bayanihan Qatar sports festival that was held last year. 06 Sunday, September 8, 2019

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

Imagine The Terror In The Bahamas, Then Help The Ongoing Amid the enormous damage and the rising death toll, the world must lend a helping hand to a nation that is expected to face a years-long road to rehabilitation Tragedy Of 9/11 N Thursday, with Hurricane Dorian the wind — a new place to hide. taking dead aim, South Florida Imagine the terror of having your roof adopted the air of a community that blow off, of watching your apartment flood Oknows the drill and began bracing with storm surge, of wondering whether you Many diseases linked to 9/11 have latency periods of 10 to 20 years, for the strongest storm ever to threaten and your family will make it out alive. That Florida’s east coast. is what our battered and bruised neighbours meaning some of the potential health impacts of the tragedy are yet to come On Sunday, thankfully, Dorian’s cone in the Bahamas emerged from Tuesday, as of uncertainty took a turn. And Tuesday, most of us were getting out of bed. finally, the plodding monster took that As the people of South Florida well predicted turn, lashing us only with modest know, in times of hurricanes, we put aside rain and wind gusts, hardly worse than a our differences and come together as a summer rainstorm. community. Neighbours lean on neighbours The same cannot be said for our — from helping install shutters, to buying neighbours in the Bahamas, just a little groceries for shut-ins to keeping a watchful over 100 miles away. You only had to watch eye on the homes of evacuees. And you the radar — as everyone did once Dorian can’t live in diverse South Florida without developed into a hurricane last Wednesday grasping that our neighbourhood includes — to know it was going to be bad for our the Caribbean, whose many cultures have neighbours. And it’s striking how confident so enriched our own. we felt with a Category 5 hurricane just over So it is right for us — as individuals, as the horizon, especially since just a few days a community and as a nation — to lend a earlier, Dorian had been a fastball aimed at helping hand to our island neighbours, who us. While the National Hurricane Center’s face a years-long road to recovery. forecasting has improved, it could stand to Across the region, people are donating improve some more. their hurricane supplies — water, canned At first, it looked like Dorian would foods, flashlights, batteries, clothes, pummel Puerto Rico, just as Hurricane bedding, towels and other essentials — to Maria did two years ago. But because of help our neighbours. atmospheric steering currents, the still- Financial donations help most of all. struggling island territory escaped with a That way, people who know what’s needed glancing blow. can get the relief where it’s needed. The same cannot be said for the Federal assistance also will be needed BRIDGET ROONEY commonly seen in adults around their from the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, Bahamas, where the death toll is still being to stabilise the island nation. Not only is TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE mid-60s — an age many 9/11 professional and close to 19,000 cases were pending. determined and the extent of the damage federal aid the humane thing to do, it’s in responders are hitting this decade. Those who may be affected are urged to has yet to be quantified, though it’s clearly our community’s self-interest. Florida saw EPTEMBER 11, 2001, will always Another cancer known for its delayed have regular doctor visits, so available re- enormous. It had to have been horrible to a lot of in-migration after Hurricane Maria be recognised as a day of tribula- latency, mesothelioma, has a notoriously sources can be provided. be there. You can only imagine the terror and the earthquake in Haiti, not because tion in the United States. Some aggressive onset and a historically grim In July, the US House and Senate of enduring a Category 5 hurricane packing our island neighbours wanted to leave their 3,000 people lost their lives in prognosis. This cancer can develop in passed and President Donald Trump sustained winds of 180 mph — and gusts homes, but because there was no way to live Smultiple terrorist attacks, the larg- the lungs, stomach or heart after any signed a bill that will guarantee the proper above 200 mph — for nearly two days. there and there was no hope for change. est one being the fall of the World Trade amount of exposure to asbestos, and is financial support to the families of 9/11 People say a hurricane sounds like a There’s more to say about Dorian, Center’s twin towers in New York City. a common cancer diagnosis among 9/11 victims and first responders. The votes in freight train. Imagine being surrounded by including some close-to-home lessons Thousands of first responders and civil- first responders. the House and Senate were, respectively, that ferocious, relentless sound for hours about nursing homes, shelter staffing and ians risked their lives to save others. a staggering 402-12 and 97-2. and hours on end, never knowing which gas supplies. But for today, let us simply Eighteen years later, the toll is still Afterward, many people shared crashing sound will create a catastrophe express gratitude that our community was climbing. Many forms of carcinogens were Firefighters who worked at the World their thoughts and frustrations. Sponsor that makes you have to find — perhaps on spared. And encourage everyone’s support left in the air and inhaled by thousands Trade Center have roughly double the Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) was your belly, because walking is impossible in for a neighbour who wasn’t. of people. General illnesses caused risk of developing multiple myeloma quoted saying, “This should never have from high levels of dust inhalation have been a fight. It should never have taken attributed to chronic coughs and asthma precursors compared to the general this long to pass this bill and make it for bystanders and first responders. Most public. Myeloma accumulates in the permanent. It should never have been severely, multiple forms of leukemia, body’s bone marrow, overtaking any a question.” In signing the bill into law, melanoma and mesothelioma cancers healthy cells nearby Trump stated, “Today, we come together have been linked to the destruction at the as one nation to support our September World Trade Center in 2001. 11 heroes, to care for their families, and And, unfortunately, many diseases When the World Trade Center was to renew our eternal vow: never, ever linked to 9/11 have latency periods of built, the use of asbestos was common forget.” As we reach the 18th anniversary 10 to 20 years, meaning some of the and this dangerous additive was used of this tragedy, it’s important to honour potential health impacts of the tragedy across many different applications and the lives lost, and continue to help those are yet to come. areas in the twin tower buildings. As the who still need our support today. According to the Association for towers burned, countless people were Cancer Research, firefighters who worked exposed to ash and dust that certainly (Bridget Rooney works for at the World Trade Center have roughly contained asbestos and a combination mesothelioma.com as an expert double the risk of developing multiple of other deadly threats, increasing their writer in the rare disease space myeloma precursors compared to the risk of mesothelioma. Doctors fear this and advocates for a global ban on general public. Myeloma accumulates in type of cancer, along with a range of asbestos. This column was produced the body’s bone marrow, overtaking any other medical conditions, will continue to for the Progressive Media Project, healthy cells nearby. present into the future. which is run by The Progressive (Tribune News Service) The chances of developing this specif- As of May of this year, more than magazine, and distributed by ic cancer increases with age, and is most 40,000 people had applied for funding Tribune News Service) Facebook Can Help You Find Your Perfect Match The biggest social media site will now let you create a dating profile and will match you based on what it knows about you

JASON ATEN find love through what you like — help- safety tips.” mit I have no hard data on this — but for TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE ing you start meaningful relationships Facebook and dating? I know I give most single people on Facebook, it already through things you have in common, like Facebook a hard time about the fact that serves as probably one of the most effec- ACEBOOK says its mission statement interests, events and groups. It takes the it scoops up an alarming amount of your tive ways to meet people. is to “bring the world closer together,” work out of creating a dating profile and personal information, tracks you across Actually, considering the studies that and apparently it means that quite lit- gives you a more authentic look at who pretty much every website you visit and show Facebook is increasingly linked to Ferally. Today the company launched someone is.” every app you use, and has a really bad divorce and infidelity, apparently a lot of its previously announced “Facebook Dat- Facebook will allow you to create a track record protecting that information. not-single people (or soon-to-be-single) ing” feature. This is probably the one Facebook Dating profile (which will be Still, I’m going on record right now as are using it for that purpose as well. product that actually lets you benefit from separate from your normal profile) and saying that I’m genuinely impressed that The perfect ‘match. But like the fact that the company already knows will help you match with other users who the company actually found something LinkedIn did for job search and recruit- basically everything about you. have also opted in. Those matches are useful to do with all that information. ing, Facebook might actually be able to If you think that’s a joke, it’s not. And based on common interests and many I’m serious. Dating is painful. do for dating. It’s a perfect match. I mean investors in the biggest dating platform, other things even your mother doesn’t Of course, I’m also married, so I feel that sincerely — there was no platform Match.com, apparently don’t think so know about you. like it’s probably not in my best interest to better equipped to completely change how either. That company’s stock dropped 7 You can also have your Instagram do a hands-on product review in this case, people network professionally for jobs percent on the news, a tacit acknowledge- photos added directly to your dating but I remember what it was like to be not and sources than LinkedIn. I think you ment that Facebook has the potential to profile, and add your Instagram followers married. I also remember what it was like can say the same is true for Facebook. make a huge impact on this particular to a “secret crush” list. to navigate the dangerous waters of trying Of course, there’s a counterpoint: Do market. Yes, it’s a little creepy when you think to meet someone you might not only have you really want Facebook to use your in- Facebook already knows what you like, about it, but Facebook also says it “worked something in common with, but who isn’t formation for something as personal as where you hang out, what music you listen with experts in these areas to build protec- Facebook already knows what you crazy and doesn’t drive you nuts after two dating? Maybe not, except, it’s already do- to, who you associate with, and probably tions into Facebook Dating from the start, like, where you hang out, what music dates. ing it. It already matches you with ‘People has a pretty good idea about who would be including the ability to report and block you listen to, who you associate with, If Facebook can make that less pain- You Might Know’, and it obviously tries to a good match. In fact, the company’s an- anyone; prohibiting people from send- and probably has a pretty good idea ful, then good for them. Plenty of other match you with ‘advertisers who’d like to nouncement says almost exactly that: ing photos, links, payments or videos in about who would be a good match services have tried with varying degrees of sell you stuff’. At least this way you might “Facebook Dating makes it easier to messages; and by providing easy access to success. But here’s the thing — and I ad- get a date out of it.

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THE OPINION AND ANALYSIS PAGES ARE THE AUTHORS’ OWN. QATAR TRIBUNE BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY. Gulf / Middle East / Africa Sunday, September 8, 2019 07 3 killed in renewed fighting in southern Tripoli Four killed in three militant attacks across Iraq TRIPOLI: At least three fighters aligned with Libya’s U.N.-backed Government of National Accord MOSUL: At least three members of Iraq’s security forces and one civilian were killed on Saturday in News (GNA) were killed in an offensive on Saturday aimed at pushing back eastern forces led by com- three separate attacks by militants, security sources said. An army officer and soldier were killed mander Khalifa Haftar, a witness said. The clashes between the GNA forces and Haftar’s Libyan when an explosive went off inside a house they were de-mining in the Sinjar district west of Mosul, in brief National Army (LNA) on Saturday morning came after nearly a month of calm. LNA forces launched and another soldier was injured. In Diyala province a sniper shot dead an intelligence official in an a surprise offensive in early April to attempt to take control of the capital Tripoli, where U.N.-backed area northeast of provincial capital Baquba, and a civilian was killed when a bomb went off inside Prime Minister Fayez Seraj and his GNA are based. “Three fighters allied to GNA from Misrata were his car in an area west of the city of Samara in Salahuddin province. Islamic State has not claimed killed in the offensive in Tripoli this morning,” the witness east of Tripoli said. (REUTERS) responsibility for any of the attacks but the group is active in all three areas. (REUTERS)

Tunisia airs first ‘great debate’ ahead of presidential poll Israel strikes Gaza, no casualties AFP with roots in the party of for- TUNIS mer dictator Zine El Abidine AFP ern Gaza Strip, including a 14 and 17 were shot dead by Ben Ali. There will also be an JERUSALEM post and military positions,” Israeli forces, the Gaza health DAYS before the first round of empty space for the controver- the army said in a statement. ministry said, with another 46 Tunisia’s presidential election, sial media mogul Nabil Karoui, ISRAELI forces attacked Ha- A Hamas security source Palestinians wounded. the fledgling democracy is hold- currently detained on money mas positions in Gaza after said there were no casual- The Israeli army said ing three nights of televised de- laundering charges. rockets fired from the Pales- ties resulting from the Israeli thousands of Palestinians bates between the candidates, a Organisers considered tinian enclave hit the Jewish strikes. Later Saturday, a took part in “especially vio- rare event in the Arab world. having him take part in the state, the military said early drone launched from south- lent” demonstrations along The showdown between debate by phone from his cell, Saturday. ern Gaza crossed into Israeli the border fence, which the 26 hopefuls, starting on but whether or not he will be The exchange came hours airspace, the army said in a included throwing “fire Saturday, is seen as the high- able to is up to the courts. after two Palestinian teenag- separate statement. bombs and explosive de- light of the campaign and a The stage, at the studios of ers were killed by Israeli fire It “dropped what seems to vices” at soldiers. turning point in Tunisian poli- public TV channel Wataniya, during clashes on the Gaza be an explosive device” near Palestinians have been tics ahead of the vote a week on places candidates in a semi- border. Late Friday, “five pro- the security fence, damaging a holding regular mass pro- Sunday. Electoral posters of Tunisian presidential candidates Nabil Karoui circle with two journalist mod- jectiles were launched from military vehicle before return- tests along the fortified border Called “The road to (left), and Youssef Chahed, are pictured along a road in the capital erators at the centre. the Gaza Strip towards Isra- ing to Gaza. since March 2018. The pro- Carthage: Tunisia makes its Tunis, on Saturday. (AFP) The questions were set by el,” the army said. In response, an Israeli testers have called on Israel choice”, the programmes will the journalists and will be ran- The projectiles hit open “aircraft targeted the squad to end its crippling siege of be broadcast on 11 TV channels, Munathara Initiative which include several “heavyweight” domly selected and allocated fields in southern Israel, an which launched the drone”, the coastal enclave and de- two of them public, and some promotes open debate in the candidates, pitting Abdel- to candidates on Friday. Each army spokesman said. In re- the army said. There were no manded the right to return to 20 radio stations. Arab world and helped organ- fattah Mourou of the Islam- candidate will have 90 seconds sponse, an “aircraft and tank reports of casualties in Gaza. lands their families fled dur- “We won’t be able to es- ise the event. ist-inspired Ennahda party to respond to a question and struck a number of Hamas During border clashes on ing the war that accompanied cape it,” said a smiling Belab- The first hour-and-a-half against passionate secularist can be asked a follow-up ques- military targets in the north- Friday, two Palestinians aged the creation of Israel in 1948. bes Benkredda, founder of the debate on Saturday night will Abir Moussi, head of a group tion or interrupted. Iran seizes tugboat Iran fires up advanced nuclear carrying illicit oil in Strait of Hormuz centrifuges in new deal breach AFP had been intercepted close TEHRAN to Sirik county in the Strait of Hormuz. z Tehran says move will boost stockpile of enriched uranium z Iran will allow IAEA to monitor its nuclear programme IRAN seized a boat and ar- The seizure comes amid rested 12 Filipino crewmen tensions in the Gulf after AFP ing and accesses of the IAEA... as it busted a suspected the United States unilater- TEHRAN so that everything is clear fuel-smuggling ring in the ally withdrew from a nu- (Iran’s) commitments regard- Strait of Hormuz waterway clear deal putting curbs on IRAN said Saturday it has ing transparency will be fol- on Saturday, state media Iran’s nuclear programme fired up advanced centrifuges lowed as before,” the spokes- reported. State television in return for relief from to boost its enriched uranium man said. aired footage of an orange sanctions. stockpiles, in the latest scaling The European Union on and white tug boat docked The escalation has back of commitments under a Friday emphasised its reliance at Bandar Abbas port, with seen ships mysteriously at- crumbling 2015 nuclear deal. on the UN nuclear watchdog at least three armed guards tacked, drones downed and The country’s Atomic En- to monitor Iran’s activities as on board. oil tankers seized in the ergy Organisation said, how- it voiced “great concern” over “Coast guards success- Strait of Hormuz — a choke- ever, that it would honour the country’s decision to roll fully seized a foreign ship point for a third of world’s commitments to give UN in- back its commitments. in the Strait of Hormuz,” seaborne oil. spectors access to monitor its The IAEA in its latest re- said Major Hossein De- Iran’s Islamic Revolu- nuclear sites. port, on August 30, said it haki, the coast guard chief tionary Guard Corps detained Three European countries continues to verify compli- in the southern province of a “foreign tanker” in Gulf wa- –Britain, France and Ger- ance through cameras and Hormozgan. The boat alleg- ters on July 14 for allegedly many –have been engaged in on-site inspections. But in edly carrying contraband smuggling contraband fuel. talks to try to rescue the 2015 an apparent hint at worries fuel had 12 Filipino crew on “With a capacity of two deal that gave Iran relief from about access it said “ongoing board, and all of them were million litres and 12 foreign sanctions in return for curbs interactions... require full and arrested, he told the televi- crew on board, the vessel on its nuclear programme. timely cooperation by Iran”. sion station. was en route to deliver con- Tensions have been esca- The latest move by Iran Dehaki said the group traband fuel received from lating between Iran and the came after EU members Brit- was suspected of operating Iranian boats to foreign United States since May last ain, France and Germany a fuel-smuggling ring and ships,” the Guards said at the year when President Donald were unable to find a way to the confiscated shipment time. Trump pulled out of the ac- (File photo) Iranian President Hassan Rouhani listens to the head of Iran’s nuclear technology organisation offset the impact of sanctions cord and began reimposing Ali Akbar Salehi in Tehran. on the country before a Sep- sanctions that have crippled tember 7 deadline set by the its economy. ment, will help with in- tary Mark Esper said he was Islamic republic. The arch-foes were on the creasing the stockpile,” said US not surprised, “not surprised that Iran has “If Europe wants to do cusp of confrontation in June the agency’s spokesman, announced that it’s going to something, it must hurry, be- when Iran downed a US drone Behrouz Kamalvandi. says Mark Esper violate the JCPOA”. cause returning to the situ- and Trump ordered retalia- “The capacity of these ma- US Defence Secretary “It’s no surprise that the ation before reducing com- tory strikes before cancelling chines is many times more Mark Esper said he was Iranians are going to pursue mitments could take time,” them at the last minute. than the previous machines. “not surprised that Iran what the Iranians have al- Kamalvandi said. On Saturday, Iran’s Atom- This started as of yesterday has announced that it’s ways intended to pursue,” he Tehran has already hit ic Energy Organisation said it (Friday),” he told a news con- going to violate the JCPOA”. said in Paris. back twice with counter- had activated 20 IR-4 and 20 ference in Tehran. “It’s no surprise that the Kamalvandi said Iran measures in response to the IR-6 centrifuges as its latest Under the 2015 Joint Iranians are going to would allow the International US withdrawal from the 2015 step back in rolling back its Comprehensive Plan of Action pursue what the Iranians Atomic Energy Agency to con- deal. On July 1, Iran said it commitments. (JCPOA), Iran was allowed tinue monitoring its nuclear had increased its stockpile of “The centrifuge ma- to enrich uranium using only have always intended to programme, as it has done enriched uranium to beyond The seized boat carrying illegal oil in the Strait of Hormuz. (AFP) chines, as they are engaged first generation–or IR-1–cen- pursue,” he said in Paris. under the 2015 accord. the 300-kilogram maximum in research and develop- trifuges. US Defence Secre- “Regarding the monitor- set by the deal. AU lifts suspension of Sudan Zimbabweans divided in mourning for Mugabe AFP against Bashir, and the gen- AFP cial edition entirely dedicated ADDIS ABABA erals who seized power after HARARE to the former president. Yet ousting him. residents in Harare appeared THE African Union (AU) has A joint civilian-military ZIMBABWEANS entered largely unconcerned by the lifted its suspension of Sudan ruling body was sworn in and a first full day of national headlines. three months after freezing its tasked with overseeing the mourning on Saturday, di- First heralded as a libera- membership following Khar- transition. Part of the deal was vided over the legacy of Rob- tor who rid the former Brit- toum’s bloody crackdown on that legislative body be formed ert Mugabe, the guerrilla hero ish colony Rhodesia of white pro-democracy protesters. within 90 days. turned despot who ruled the minority rule, Mugabe used The AU’s Peace and Se- The AU’s Peace and Secu- country for 37 years. repression and fear to govern curity Council said on Friday rity Council said in a tweet Fri- Flags flew half mast in the until he was finally ousted by that the decision followed day it had decided “to lift the capital Harare as shops re- his previously loyal generals in the announcement of Su- suspension of the participa- mained open and people bus- November 2017. dan’s first cabinet since the tion of #Sudan in the activities tled about their daily errands. His increasingly tyrannical ousting of veteran leader Sudan’s new Prime Minister of the #AU, now that #Sudan “We are not mourning, leadership and economic mis- Omar al-Bashir. Abdalla Hamdok. established a civilian-led Gov- why should we mourn when management prompted mil- Handing down its sus- ernment”. we are suffering like this,” A biker rides past a stand of daily newspapers on the streets of lions to leave the country. pension in June, the AU’s after decades of authoritari- Demonstrations over said Ozias Mupeti, 55, stand- Nairobi on Saturday following the death of former Zimbabwe presi- Only a handful of Mugabe conflict-resolution body had anism. a worsening economic cri- ing on a dusty curb in down- dent Robert Mugabe. (AFP) supporters came out the said transferring power to a The move was hailed by sis in Sudan escalated into a town Harare on a cold and streets, sporting Mugabe-em- civilian-led authority was “the AU Commission Chairperson months-long nationwide pro- cloudy morning. ment since April. As Zimba- until the burial. The news of blazoned T-shirts in honour of only way to allow the Sudan to Moussa Faki as “the beginning test movement against Ba- “Look at me selling pieces bweans expressed sharply di- Mugabe’s death was plastered his passing. exit the current crisis”. of a new era” for Sudan. shir’s three-decade rule, which of ginger on the streets, at my vided opinions about Mugabe, across the front page of local One small group chanted Sudan’s new premier Ab- The cabinet formation fol- ended in April. age. I should have been an President Emmerson Mnan- papers. and danced, another blasted dalla Hamdok on Thursday lowed the signing of a pow- Bashir was later arrested employer by now.” Mugabe, gagwa said Friday that his End of an era” said Daily- music from a car. “Mugabe unveiled a new 18-member er-sharing deal last month and is on trial on charges of 95, passed away at 0240 GMT predecessor had been declared News. “95 and out”, echoed provided education and schol- cabinet, a major step in the between the movement that illegal acquisition and use of on Friday in Singapore, where a “national hero” and that NewsDay, while state-owned arships to most Zimbabwe- transition toward civilian rule led the months-long protests foreign funds. he had been for medical treat- Zimbabwe would mourn him The Herald published a spe- ans,” Comrade Bhobhi said. 08 Sunday, September 8, 2019 World Kabul welcomes US assurances on Taliban deal Lifting of Kashmir restrictions depends AFP deal, a good enough deal that on Pakistan’s behaviour, says India KABUL Taliban kidnap six Afghan journalists guarantees at least the security of our countries going forward AFP National Security Advisor by Pakistani “communication THE Afghan government on KABUL: Taliban kidnapped six Afghan journalists working for and a brighter future for the NEW DELHI Ajit Doval said “100 percent” towers” over the effective Saturday welcomed a pledge private and government media organisations in eastern Paktia Afghan people.” The remarks of landlines now worked but border to operatives inside by the Pentagon that the US province, government officials and Taliban said on Saturday. were greeted warmly in Af- THE lifting of New Delhi’s that a further easing depends Indian-administered would only accept a “good The reporters, working for radio and TV news companies ghanistan where the Taliban communications restrictions on Pakistan, which he said Kashmir. deal” from the Taliban after that broadcast news in the Pashto and Dari languages, were in the past week have attacked in Indian Kashmir depends on has sent 230 militants into He added that he believes a wave of insurgent attacks abducted while travelling together from neighbouring Paktika several provincial capitals. Pakistan stopping deploying the region. a “majority” of Kashmiris sparked concerns of a hasty province to Paktia to attend a media workshop on Friday. “The Afghan Government “terrorists” and fomenting “Lifting the backed India’s step on August US withdrawal. “We are trying to negotiate their release with the Taliban,” welcomes the latest remarks unrest there, India’s national communications depends on 5 to scrap Kashmir’s special During a wide ranging said Abdullah Hasrat, a spokesman for Paktia’s governor. made by the Pentagon Chief security advisor said on how Pakistan behaves,” Doval status since they felt it would press conference in Paris ear- A Taliban spokesman confirmed the abduction of six on AFG peace process,” Saturday. told reporters. bring economic and other lier on Saturday US Defence journalists, but said they will be released soon. (REUTERS) presidential spokesman Sediq More than a month after “We are determined to benefits. Secretary Mark Esper sought Sediqqi wrote on Twitter. “We India stripped the restive protect the lives of Kashmiris Kashmir, split between In- to allay fears that Washington echo the need for sustainable region of its autonomy and from Pakistani terrorists dia and Pakistan since 1947, was looking for a quick exit “My view, the US view is that now,” Esper told reporters. peace, end of violence and a severely restricted movement, even if we have to impose has been the spark for two from Afghanistan as it inches the best way forward is a politi- “That doesn’t mean we’ll meaningful peace that would mobile phone networks and restrictions.” major wars and countless closer to a potential deal with cal agreement and that’s what take any deal, but we want guarantee the security of the internet remain cut off in Doval also said that India clashes between the two nu- the Taliban. we’re working diligently on right to make sure we have a good Afghanistan and its allies.” all but a few pockets. had intercepted messages sent clear-armed arch-rivals.

LANDMARK DEAL News British MPs in brief prepare Russia, Ukraine swap Hundreds flee storm-ravaged Bahamas NASSAU: Hundreds of people fled the Bahamas island of Great court action Abaco by boat and plane on Friday and thousands more lined up to get on a cruise ship leaving neighbouring Grand Bahama to enforce prisoners in ‘first giant to escape the catastrophic aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. The most powerful hurricane on record to hit the Bahamas swept through the islands earlier this week, leveling some Brexit delay neighborhoods, swallowing others with storm surge, and causing what one official described as a “staggering” number of deaths. REUTERS step to ease tensions’ Hundreds, if not thousands, are still missing in the country LONDON of about 400,000 people, but the official death toll stands at only 43, according to news media reports late on Friday, includ- BRITISH lawmakers are ing the Washington Post and NBC. Eight people were confirmed preparing legal action in case dead from the storm in Grand Bahama and 35 people in the Prime Minister Boris Johnson Abocos Islands, the Post reported. (REUTERS) tries to defy legislation compelling him to seek a further delay to Brexit, opposition Pakistan denies use of airspace Labour Party leader Jeremy to Indian president Kovind Corbyn said on Saturday. An opposition bill which ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday said it had denied India’s would force Johnson to ask President Ram Nath Kovind permission to fly through its the European Union for an airspace -- access to which is usually granted -- due to New extension to Britain’s depar- Delhi’s recent “behaviour”. The decision comes at a time ture to avoid an October 31 of high tension between the two nuclear-armed South Asian exit without a transition deal neighbours over the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir. “The decision has been taken in view of India’s behaviour,” Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said in a statement. “The Indian President had sought permission to use Pakistan’s airspace to travel to Iceland, but we decided not to permit him,” Qureshi added, without giving further details. Indian government spokesman Raveesh Kumar said New Delhi regretted the decision, and that flight clearance to a “VVIP” is “otherwise granted routinely by any normal country”. “WE call upon Pakistan to recognise the futility of such unilat- eral actions,” Kumar said. (AFP)

British Prime Minister Ukrainian prisoners are greeted by relatives upon arrival at Borispil International Airport, Kiev, on Saturday. (REUTERS) Italy seeks imam Mick Jagger blasts Boris Johnson and 10 others in Trump for rudeness, AFP Two planes carrying 35 to Moscow was Vladimir Tse- stalled peace process could anti-terror op lies, environment was approved by parliament’s KIEV prisoners from each side makh — a fighter with Moscow- be revived. The comedian- appointed upper chamber, the backed separatists considered turned-politician vowed ROME: Italian prosecutors VENICE: Rock legend Mick House of Lords, on Friday. RUSSIA and Ukraine carried landed simultaneously in a key witness in the downing during his campaign to have said on Saturday they had Jagger attacked US President Queen Elizabeth is out a long-awaited swap of Moscow and Kiev of flight MH17 — despite pleas Ukrainian prisoners in Russia issued arrest warrants for 10 Donald Trump for his expected to sign it into law on 70 prisoners on Saturday, in from the Netherlands. returned and has said ending people, including an imam, rudeness and lies on Saturday Monday. a deal hailed as a first step Russian President Vladimir Western leaders welcomed the conflict with Russia is his suspected of being part of a and for “tearing apart” The BBC reported earlier towards ending five years of Putin said the exchange the exchange, with US top priority. network financing terrorism. environment controls when that lawmakers, including tensions and conflict. would be ‘a huge step President Donald Trump Russian President The eight Tunisians and America should be setting the moderate Conservatives Two planes carrying 35 towards normalising saying it could be “a first giant Vladimir Putin said this week two Italians are suspected standard for the world. expelled this week from their prisoners from each side relations’ with Kiev step to peace” and German that the exchange would be “a of having set up false bank The Rolling Stones singer party for backing the bill, have landed simultaneously in Chancellor Angela Merkel huge step towards normalising accounts and businesses to said he was “absolutely lined up a legal team and are Moscow and Kiev, where the calling it a “sign of hope”. relations” with Kiev. move large sums of money behind” young climate change willing to go to court to enforce passengers emerged under 24 Ukrainian sailors, Ukrainian Anticipation had been Saturday’s swap was “very and avoid taxes, said the activists who had earlier the legislation if necessary. sunny skies. filmmaker Oleg Sentsov and building for the swap, which important”, Russian foreign prosecutors’ office in Aquila occupied the red carpet at Corbyn said Labour was “We have taken the first Russian-Ukrainian journalist involved weeks of behind-the- ministry spokeswoman Maria in the central Abruzzo region. the Venice film festival, where not as a party taking legal step,” Ukrainian President Kyrylo Vyshynsky. scenes negotiations. Zakharova said. “It’s necessary The iman being sought he was starring in the thriller, action but was aware of Volodymyr Zelensky said on “I am overflowing with Relations between Kiev to maintain this drive to was based in the city of ‘The Burnt Orange Heresy’. lawmakers’ manoeuvres on the tarmac after greeting and happiness,” Natalya Mokryak, and Moscow nose-dived in solve problems as much as Teramo in the same region, Jagger said he deplored the matter. hugging former detainees. the mother of one of the 2014 when Russia annexed possible,” she said. the statement added. The how politics has descended The government had no “We have to take all the steps sailors, told AFP at the airport. Crimea and Moscow backed The release of filmmaker money “also financed activities into name-calling, “including in immediate comment. to finish this horrible war.” “I have finally seen this come separatists in the eastern Sentsov will be seen as a major linked to the radical Al-Nusra my own country” -- a reference Johnson took office in In emotional scenes at true.” Russian state television industrial regions of Donetsk victory for Kiev. The 43-year- organisation” formerly the to British Prime Minister Boris July after Conservative party Kiev’s Boryspil airport, family showed the Russian prisoners and Lugansk. Fighting there old was Ukraine’s most fa- Syrian branch of Al Qaeda, Johnson comparing Labour predecessor Theresa May quit members embraced and emerging from the plane at has claimed more than 13,000 mous political prisoner and prosecutors said. And some of leader Jeremy Corbyn to a “big following three failed attempts handed flowers to the former Moscow’s Vnukovo-2 airport lives over the past five years. the subject of a star-studded the money was earmarked for girl’s blouse” and a “chlorin- to get a deal with Brussels prisoners, many weeping with used for government flights. Zelensky’s election in international campaign calling imams in Italy. (AFP) ated chicken”. (AFP) through parliament. joy. Among those swapped were Among those handed over April has raised hopes that a for his release.

Muslim rebels hand over guns Indian space programme suffers Moon landing setback in Philippines peace deal INDIA and safely in the lunar orbit”, BANGALORE the ISRO said. AFP “The war is over... I have Freshly re-elected Modi SULTAN KUDARAT no firearms left,” Paisal INDIA’S space programme had hoped to bask in the glory Abdullah Bagundang, 56, suffered a huge setback on of a successful mission, but MUSLIM rebels in the mainly a self-described veteran of Saturday after losing contact on Saturday he deftly turned Catholic Philippines began more than 100 firefights with with an unmanned spacecraft consoler-in-chief in a speech handing over their guns to government security forces moments before it was due to at mission control broadcast independent foreign monitors since the 1970s, told AFP. make a historic soft landing on live on television and to his 50 on Saturday, as part of a treaty But the disarmament will the Moon. million Twitter followers. aimed at ending a decades- take time to make an impact Prime Minister Narendra “Sisters and brothers of long separatist insurgency that in a place where violence is an Modi sought to comfort glum India, resilience and tenacity has left about 150,000 people almost-daily threat. scientists and a stunned are central to India’s ethos. dead. A bomb hidden in a nation from mission control In our glorious history of Just over a thousand parked motorcycle exploded in Bangalore, saying India was Vikram Lander before it is supposed thousands of years, we have guerrillas in the country’s near a market in Isulan town still “proud” and clasping the to land on the Moon. (AFP) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) with Indian Space faced moments that may have restive south were turning early on Saturday, just hours visibly emotional space agency Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman Kailasavadivoo Sivan at the slowed us, but they have never in 940 weapons in a single before President Rodrigo head in a lengthy hug. India had hoped to become ISRO headquarters in Bangalore on Saturday. (AFP) crushed our spirit,” he said. day, the start of a graduated Duterte was to witness the Blasting off in July, the “We have bounced back decommissioning process decommissioning ceremony emerging Asian giant had just the fourth country after programme -- went silent just 2.1 to the ground station was lost,” again,” he added. “When that aims to turn the country’s some 40 kilometres (25 miles) hoped to become just the the US, Russia and China kms (1.3 miles) above the lunar he said after initial applause it comes to our space largest rebel force into a away in Sultan Kudarat. fourth country after the United to make a successful Moon surface. Its descent had been turned to bewilderment at programme, the best is yet regular political party. Police said eight people States, Russia and regional landing, and the first on going “as planned and normal the operations room. “The to come.” Other Indians also The Moro Islamic Liberation were injured in the attack rival China to make a successful the lunar south pole performance was observed”, data is being analysed.” The took to Twitter to offer words Front (MILF) fighters who that was later claimed by the Moon landing, and the first on Indian Space Research Chandrayaan-2 (“Moon Vehicle of encouragement. “The were demobilised on Saturday Islamic State group. the lunar South Pole. Organisation (ISRO) chairman 2”) orbiter, which will circle important thing is we took represent a symbolic first step About a third of MILF But in the early hours of nationwide with bated breath, Kailasavadivoo Sivan said. and study the Moon remotely off and had the Hope and towards retiring what MILF combatants and their weapons Saturday local time, as Modi the Vikram lander -- named “Subsequently the for a year, is however “healthy, Belief we can,” said Bollywood says is a force of 40,000 in the are to be initially retired over looked on and millions watched after the father of India’s space communication from the lander intact, functioning normally superstar Shah Rukh Khan. coming years. the coming eight months. Porsche’s all-electric sports car Taycan setting new standards PAGE 10

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DOW26,797.46 QE 10,253.19 SENSEX 36,981.77 GOLD 1,515.50 Singapore Inc growing its +69.31 PTS -42.06 PTS +337.35 PTS -0.66% presence in Qatar PAGE 12 PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 18.12 BRENT 61.54 +0.97% WTI 56.52 +0.39% SILVER -3.66% MDD all set to become Qatar’s new social and civic hub

SATYENDRA PATHAK ity, space, light, layering, based on the principles of Retail Quarter: Lo- also Qatar’s first community DOHA response to climate and uti- progress and tradition, free- cal and international retail where every residential unit is lisation of the latest in sus- dom and responsibility, new brands for shopping and en- connected with piped gas dis- MSHEIREB Downtown Doha tainable technologies make it and old cultures, and inno- tertainment experience. tribution system. (MDD) is all set to become a unique from other localities vation and stability, form the Mixed-use & residen- “All the buildings are pur- new social and civic hub in in the country. bedrock of the project. tial quarter: A neighbour- pose built to shade one an- the heart of Qatar where one “Adhering to the highest The project is divided into hood of residences, offices, other and light coloured to re- can live, work, shop, visit and standards in green building, five broad quarters that are and retail offerings. duce cooling requirements. In spend time with family and the strategic objective of the fully supported through the Business gateway: A an appealing external façade, friends, Al Asmakh Valua- MDD project is to reverse the city’s key extended govern- multitude of dining, retail and the structures are created us- tions and Research Director entertainment options. ing a wide range of imported Gaurav Borikar has said. Realty Check with The apartments in MDD materials,” he said. Situated in the most are available in two major MDD has started the sought-after location of Doha, categories like luxurious apartment leasing where MDD is one of the world’s Al Asmakh Real Estate and ultra-luxurious, he said many apartments are leased first sustainable downtown adding all the apartments in- out to households, he said regeneration projects and a pattern of development in ment area, luxurious resi- hotel options. The five quar- of Diwan Annexe, the Amiri cluding townhouses are fully adding gross monthly rent- rare blend of old commercial Doha that has tended towards dential units, green spaces, ters are: Guard Building, and the Qa- digitised with smart app con- al rate per unit starts from district with modern archi- isolated land use, reliance on an international school, tar National Archive. nectivity. QR8,500 for 1BR apartment, tecture inspired by traditional car transportation and energy community mosques, state- Diwan Amiri Quarter: Heritage Quarter: Four “Most of the apartments QR 10,500 for 2BR apart- Qatari heritage. non-efficient structures,” he of-the-art retail spaces, vari- An important extension of different Msheireb museums, are semi-furnished with ment, QR12,500 for 3BR According to Borikar, said. ous cultural offerings, cafés, Doha’s key civic and admin- Msheireb prayer ground, and white goods, kitchen cabinets apartment and QR17,000 for MDD’s proportion, simplic- Msheireb Downtown is and world-class dining and istrative area that comprises space for cultural activities. and in-built wardrobes. It is 4BR apartment. Islamic finance contracts to touch $2.5 tn by end of 2019

It is expected to Members of a Brazilian delegation visit the Ras Bufontas Free Zone reach $3.8 trillion on Saturday. in 2022, QICCA’s High-level Brazilian Sheikh Thani says in Nairobi team visits QFZ to

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK explore opportunities DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK attracted many business ap- THE value of Islamic finance DOHA plications from companies contracts is estimated to be looking to operate across around $2.5 trillion at the end A high-level delegation from various commercial activities, of 2019, Qatar International Brazil headed by Brazilian ranging from manufacturing Centre for Conciliation and Chamber of Deputies Presi- and processing, to technol- Arbitration’s (QICCA) Board dent Rodrigo Maia visited ogy development and import/ Member for International Re- the Ras Bufontas Free Zone export activities, as well as es- lations Sheikh Thani bin Ali to explore investment oppor- tablishing offices within QFZ. bin Saud al Thani has said. tunities and benefits offered During the visit, QFZA “It is expected to reach $3.8 to investors at the Qatar Free hosted a meeting with the trillion in 2022,” Sheikh Thani, Zones (QFZ). Brazilian delegation, which in- who is also a representative of The delegation was wel- cluded a briefing on the goals Qatar at the ICC Court of Arbi- comed by Qatar Free Zones and ambitions of QFZ and the tration, said while addressing The Qatari delegation, comprising QICCA’s Sheikh Thani bin Ali bin Saud al Thani and Minas Khatchadourian, in a meeting with Kenya Chamber Authority (QFZA) Deputy opportunities offered to inves- the seventh East Africa Inter- of Commerce and Industry officials in Nairobi. CEO Abdulla al Misnad, who tors in Qatar. national Arbitration Confer- briefed them on QFZA’s lat- QFZA’s efforts are aligned ence (EAIAC) held in Kenyan tion on International Settle- vestment Disputes: Lessons On the sidelines of the He said the world’s sov- est projects and activities that with the Qatar National Vision capital Nairobi recently. ment Agreements Resulting for States and Investors”, saw conference, Sheikh Thani met ereign wealth investments have helped in making Qatar 2030, pursuing sectors where Sheikh Thani delivered from Mediation, known as the participation of more than with Kenya Minister of Jus- would reach $15 trillion by a highly preferred investment Qatar has a strong value prop- a research paper on Islamic the Singapore Convention on 250 attendees from Kenya, tice Judge David Maraga and 2020, noting that this value destination for foreign direct osition primarily in logistics, finance, types, nature, char- Mediation. Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, President of Kenya Law Asso- represented 25 percent of the investment from around the chemicals and emerging tech- acteristics and how to avoid Sheikh Thani also delved Rwanda and Ghana. ciation Alin Wood. total value of assets that are world. nologies. disputes as well as ways of set- into Qatar’s expertise in Is- Delegates included pri- General Counsel of the Qa- managed all over the world. Misnad told the Brazilian Following the meeting, tlement according to Islamic lamic finance as well as ex- vate investors, government tar International Centre for The Qatari delegation vis- delegation that the laws and QFZA’s technical team high- sharia laws. periment of Malaysia and officials, legal practitioners, Conciliation and Arbitration ited Kenya Chamber of Com- legislation of QFZA were keen lighted the progress of up and Highlighting the im- non-Islamic country such as judiciaries and arbitration Minas Khatchadourian deliv- merce and Industry and met to preserve, protect and stabi- coming projects within the portance of dispute resolu- Singapore in this sector. professionals. Expert speakers ered a presentation on “In- with officials from Kenya Ar- lise investments in the coun- zone, and showcased future tion through mediation, he The conference, which was included attorney generals, vestment by Sovereign Wealth bitration Centre, where they try’s free zones. plans, demonstrating the use said Qatar recently joined held under the theme “Gov- government ministers and ar- Funds and International Arbi- exchanged ideas and ways of He said the incentives of- of state-of-the-art sustainable the United Nations Conven- ernment Contracting and In- bitration professionals. tration”. enhancing cooperation. fered by the authority have technologies. QFC joins Islamic Financial Services Board as associate member TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK oping the Islamic Finance in- financial services industry QFC Authority Financial we are working with Islamic DOHA dustry. (IFSI) in the work undertaken Institutions Director Sadiq Finance stakeholders to build As an Associate Member, by the IFSB.” Hamour said, “We welcome a supportive platform for local THE Qatar Financial Cen- the QFC can participate in To date, the 182 members the move of the Qatar Central and international banks.” tre (QFC), one of the world’s the IFSB General Assembly, of the IFSB comprises 79 reg- Bank to set up a centralised The IFSB promotes and leading and fastest growing receive technical assistance ulatory and supervisory au- Sharia committee for Islamic enhances the soundness and onshore business and finan- from the IFSB and partici- thorities, eight international banks to create consistency stability of the Islamic finan- cial centres, has been admit- pate in Working Groups, Task inter-governmental organisa- in Islamic finance and expect cial services industry by issu- ted to the international stand- Force and closed-door discus- tions and 95 market players that this development will en- ing global prudential stand- ard-setting organisation, the sions for the development of including financial institu- hance the credibility of banks ards and guiding principles for Islamic Financial Services IFSB prudential standards. QFC CEO Yousuf Mohamed IFSB Secretary-General Bello tions, professional firms, in- issuing Sukuk. the industry, broadly defined Board (IFSB), as an associate QFC Authority Chief Ex- al Jaida Lawal Danbatta dustry associations and stock “We have already estab- to include banking, capital member. ecutive Officer Yousuf Mo- exchanges operating in 57 ju- lished a solid framework at markets and insurance sectors. The QFC joins key or- hamed al Jaida said, “Islamic public awareness of Islamic IFSB Secretary-General risdictions. the QFC for Islamic banks, in The IFSB also conducts ganisations, stakeholders and finance is a key focus as well financing and investment Bello Lawal Danbatta said, The IFSB is committed to line with IFSB standards. Our research and coordinates ini- market players in the Islamic as strength of Qatar and the instruments. ISFB member- “We welcome QFC into the promoting resilience and sta- vision is to grow the Islamic tiatives on industry-related financial services industry QFC and we are in constant ship offers access to resources IFSB membership. The new bility of the global IFSI and Finance Capital Markets in issues, as well as organises and the financial sector, and pursuit of strategies that will and industry insight that will admissions into IFSB Mem- will continue to support its and from Qatar and encour- roundtables, seminars and its membership reaffirms the elevate the standards in this move us forward in this aspi- bership reflect the continuing members in line with the IFSB age increased Sukuk issuances conferences for regulators QFC’s commitment to devel- business sector and expand ration.” interest of the global Islamic mandate. in the market. To achieve this, and industry stakeholders. 10 Sunday, September 8, 2019 Economy & Business QFBA launches 7th QNB sees warning signs edition of Kawader training programme in leading US indicators TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK participants access to prac- DOHA tical hands-on experience, allowing them to apply QNB expects US Fed to cut rates by 25 bps in September and 50 bps by the end of this year THE Qatar Finance and their learning outcomes Business Academy (QFBA) from the programme’s vari- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Third, weakness is also ap- has launched the seventh ety of courses. DOHA pearing in real activity. The edition of its Kawader Pro- Kawader boasts a ISM Manufacturing Purchas- gramme in partnership with unique capacity building THE Qatar National Bank ing Managers Index (PMI) the Qatar Financial Centre. and development model, (QNB) expects the US Fed- peaked in August 2018 at This edition sees the a blended learning experi- eral Reserve (Fed) to cut rates 60.8 before collapsing to 51.2 participation of 28 bright ence converging theoretical by 25 basis points (bps) in in July 2019. Forward look- young Qataris in the pro- fundamentals with on-the- September, when the Fed- ing ISM PMI new orders are gramme. The batch in- ground professional train- eral Open Market Committee worse, just one inch above the cludes academic graduates ing in the workplace, all meets. contractionary threshold of 50. and professionals in the under the framework of one “We then expect a further US private capex has financial field. programme. 50bps of interest rate cuts slowed precipitously and high They were selected QFBA CEO Khalid al before the end of the year. In frequency indicators such based on their capabili- Horr said, “The kick off fact, we believe this is the be- as durable goods orders and ties and potential to be of this edition of Kawader ginning of a substantial easing capital goods imports also shaped and upskilled into comes based on the success rather than just a “mid-cycle point to further weakness. the financial services sec- of our previous editions. adjustment,” and expect fur- nomic cycle while some others by defensive stocks (pharma, Even the strong labour mar- tor’s next-generation lead- This is a testament to the ther cuts going into 2020,” lead the cycle. Leading indicators are utilities and staples) and a ket is starting to deteriorate. ers, empowered by both overwhelming response QNB said in its weekly Eco- In the case of the US, it presenting a much less rosy handful of outstanding per- While the unemployment academic and technical the programme has gained nomic Commentary released said, positive macroeconomic picture and to some extent formers, front-end cyclicals rate is still close to multi- expertise. from students and profes- on Saturday. data is mostly coming from are even flashing warning are pointing to a rather tough decade lows, hiring activity The programme will run sionals in Qatar’s banking US economic growth has lagging or coincident indica- environment. (payroll addition) is worsen- for three months, two of and finance sector.” been robust in recent quarters, tors, presenting a picture of signs about the US Front-end cyclicals in- ing and aggregate hours which will entail academic Kawader, which was supporting global demand the recent past or immediate economy, says QNB report clude trucking, retail and the worked for the private sector development and the third first launched through a through a period of weakness present rather than telling us S&P; metals and mining, and is diminishing. This normal- will involve on-the-job strategic partnership be- associated with a manufac- about the future. are usually more sensitive to ly anticipates a new cycle of practical training at global tween QFBA and the Qatar turing slump and increased Leading indicators are 3-month Treasuries. cyclical economic changes. As layoffs. and local financial institu- Financial Centre Authority uncertainty. presenting a much less rosy This is a leading indicator such, front-end cyclicals often The warning signs from tions and corporations. (QFCA), is a unique pro- Indeed, it is not a daunting picture and to some extent are of recessions as lower long- act as bellwethers of turn- leading indicators are aligned A number of expert gramme for young Qatari task to find macroeconomic even flashing warning signs term yields imply lower growth ing points, especially when with our view that the US trainers will be supervising graduates and entry-level and financial indicators sup- about the US economy moving expectations and higher short- they diverge from the broader economy is bound to slow and overseeing Kawader’s professionals, as it is fully porting a US bullish story, forward, the report said. term yields imply monetary indexes. by more than consensus an- learning and development sponsored and bears no tui- QNB said. QNB’s analysis delves into tightening. This sign has been While the S&P 500 is still ticipates. This is due to the track throughout the course tion fees for participants. Equity prices are close a selection of leading indica- triggered in advance of the last slightly up from the October waning effects of the “sugar of the programme, sup- It aims to broaden the to all time highs, GDP is still tors and what they are sug- seven US recessions since the 2018 highs, front-end cy- rush” provided by the fiscal porting in the provision of learning, knowledge and growing above potential and gesting about the US economy. early 1960s, usually giving a clicals are down by roughly stimulus, the lagging effects information and other re- skill-set of participants in different measures of un- First, on the fixed income year or two of warning. 25-10 percent during the of previous monetary tighten- sources to participants. the financial services indus- employment are hovering space, different metrics from Second, on the equity same period. ing, the spillovers from global This year marks a new try, as well as shape their around multi-decade lows, the the US government yield space, despite the S&P 500 In addition to that, US sluggishness and trade war addition by QFBA to the leadership and managerial report noted. curve, which is the yield dif- and other equity benchmarks corporate earnings have uncertainties. programme. A simulation skills. So far, 176 students However, QNB added, one ferential between similar hovering around all time peaked in Q3 2018, which “For these reasons, we be- course and exercise for and professionals have ben- should take a more nuanced instruments with different highs, a deeper look inside the strengthens the argument, as lieve that the Fed will have to commerce and financial efitted from programme the approach when looking into maturities, have inverted. indexes suggest a very differ- such peaks commonly pre- respond accordingly by eas- services will offer Kawader since its launch. the data, as certain indicators For example, the benchmark ent picture. While the general cede a cyclical shift towards a ing monetary policy further,” lag or coincide with the eco- spread between 10-year and market has been propped up downswing in demand. the report concluded.

‘START OF A NEW ERA’ Porsche’s all-electric sports car Taycan setting new standards

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PORSCHE has presented its first Centrally networked chassis fully-electric sports car to the systems public with a spectacular world Porsche uses a centrally net- premiere held simultaneously on worked control system for the three continents. Taycan chassis. The integrated “The Taycan links our heritage Porsche 4D Chassis Control analy- to the future. It carries forward ses and synchronises all chassis the success story of our brand – a systems in real time. brand that has fascinated and The innovative chassis systems thrilled people the world over for include adaptive air suspension more than 70 years,” said Oliver with three-chamber technology Blume, Chairman of the Executive including PASM (Porsche Ac- Board of Porsche AG, who opened tive Suspension Management) the world premiere in Berlin. electronic damper control, as well “This day marks the start of a as the Porsche Dynamic Chas- new era.” and the Taycan Turbo up to 680 rear. The highly sculpted side sec- responds to the command “Hey ed synchronous machines. The sis Control Sport (PDCC Sport) The four-door sports saloon is hp(500 kW). The Taycan Turbo S tions are also characteristic. Porsche”. electric machine, transmission and electromechanical roll stabilisation a unique package, offering typical accelerates from zero to 100 km/h The sleek cabin, the drawn-in With the Taycan, Porsche of- pulse-controlled inverter are each system including Porsche Torque Porsche performance and con- in 2.8 seconds, while the Taycan rear C-pillar and the pronounced fers an entirely leather-free interi- combined into a compact drive Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus). nectivity with everyday usability. Turbo completes this sprint in 3.2 shoulders of the wings result in a or for the first time. Interiors made module. The all-wheel drive control At the same time, highly advanced seconds. The Turbo S has a range sharply emphasised rear, typical of from innovative recycled materials The modules have the high- with two electric motors and the production methods and the fea- of up to 412 kilometres, and the the brand. There are also innova- underscore the sustainable con- est power density (kW per litre recuperation system are unique. tures of the Taycan are setting new Turbo a range of up to 450 kilome- tive elements such as the glass-ef- cept of the electric sports car. of package space) of all electric At up to 265 kW, the potential standards in the fields of sustain- tres (according to WLTP in each fect Porsche logo, which has been “Foot garages” – recesses in powertrains on the market today. recuperation power is significantly ability and digitalisation. case). The top speed of both all- integrated into the light bar at the the battery in the rear footwell – A special feature of the electric higher than that of competitors. “We promised a true Porsche wheel-drive models is 260 km/h. rear. With a Cd value from 0.22, ensure sitting comfort in the rear motors is the “hairpin” winding of Driving tests have shown that ap- for the age of electromobility – a The Taycan is the first produc- the aerodynamically optimised and allow the low vehicle height the stator coils. proximately 90 percent of every- fascinating sports car that not only tion vehicle with a system voltage basic shape makes a significant typical of sports cars. Two luggage This technology makes it pos- day braking is performed by the excites in terms of its technology of 800 volts instead of the usual contribution to low energy con- compartments are available: the sible to incorporate more copper electric machines alone – without and driving dynamics, but also 400 volts for electric cars. This is sumption and thus long range. front compartment has a capacity in the stator, increasing power the hydraulic wheel brakes being sparks a passion in people all over a particular advantage for Taycan of 81 litres and the rear 366 litres. output and torque while maintain- activated. the world, just like its legendary drivers on the road: in just over Unique interior design with a ing the same component volume. predecessors have done. Now we five minutes, the battery can be wide display screen band Innovative drive motors and The two-speed transmission A world premiere on three are delivering on this promise,” recharged using direct current The cockpit signals the start of a two-speed transmission installed on the rear axle is an continents at the same time emphasised Michael Steiner, (DC) from the high-power charg- a new era with its clear structure The Taycan Turbo S and innovation developed by Porsche. The Porsche Taycan’s world Member of the Executive Board ing network for a range of up and a completely new architecture. Taycan Turbo have two exception- First gear gives the Taycan even premiere took place simultane- of Porsche AG – Research and to 100 kilometres (according to The free-standing, curved instru- ally efficient electric machines, more acceleration from a stand- ously in North America, China and Development. WLTP). The charging time for five ment cluster forms the highest one on the front axle and one on ing start, while second gear with Europe with each event location The first models in the new to 80 percent SoC (state of charge) point on the dashboard. the rear axle, thus making the cars a long gear ratio ensures high ef- symbolising a form of sustainable series are the Taycan Turbo S is 22.5 minutes for charging under This places a clear focus on the all-wheel drive. Both the range ficiency and equally energy management. and Taycan Turbo. They are at ideal conditions, and the maxi- driver axis. A central, 10.9-inch in- and the continuous power of the the cutting edge of Porsche E- mum charging power (peak) is 270 fotainment display and an optional drive benefit from the Performance and are among the kW. The overall capacity of the passenger display are combined to high efficiency of the most powerful production models Performance Battery Plus is 93.4 form an integrated glass band in permanently that the sports car manufacturer kWh. Taycan drivers can comfort- a black-panel look. All user inter- excit- currently has in its product range. ably charge their cars with up to faces have been completely newly Less powerful variants of these eleven kW of alternating current designed for the Taycan. all-wheel drive vehicles will follow (AC) at home. The number of clas- this year. The first derivative to sic hardware controls be added will be the Taycan Cross Pure exterior design with such as switches and Turismo at the end of next year. By Porsche DNA buttons has been 2022, Porsche will have invested With its clean, puristic design, greatly reduced. more than six billion euros in elec- the Taycan signals the beginning Instead, control tromobility. of a new era. At the same time, it is intelligent retains the unmistakable Porsche and intuitive Performance meets efficiency design DNA. From the front it – using touch The flagship Turbo S version of looks particularly wide and flat operation the Taycan can generate up to 761 with highly contoured wings. The or the voice hp (560 kW) overboost power in silhouette is shaped by the sporty control func- combination with Launch Control, roofline sloping downward to the tion, which www.guide.com.qa  S\Uday, September 8 , 2019

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TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK sale and purchase agree- DOHA Doha Bank hosts ment with Petro China In- ternational Company Lim- QATAR is an ideal destina- Chinese business ited to supply 3.4 million tion for investors from China, delegation to discuss tonnes of LNG annually to given the growing bilateral China until 2040. trade and business collabora- opportunities for In November 2018, tions between the two coun- bilateral investment Doha hosted the sixth edi- tries, Doha Bank CEO R tion of the World Economic Seetharaman has said. Development Forum in Seetharaman, along recent regulation open- conjunction with the 30th with his senior manage- ing up opportunities for anniversary of the estab- ment team, recently hosted foreign investors to set up lishment of Qatar-China a Chinese business delega- companies in Doha, be- relations. tion at the headquarters of come a permanent resident In January 2019, dur- Doha Bank. of Qatar and other related ing the vist of the Amir HH Dignitaries including legislations. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Simon Guo, International All this makes Qatar a al Thani to China, Qatar’s Advisor to Double Happi- “very easy to do business” Ministry of Commerce and Singapore Business Council Qatar President and Commercial Bank Group Chief Executive Officer Joseph Abraham and other members at a ness Island — China’s first destination, he said. Industry successfully or- networking session held in Doha recently. man-made island by China Highlighting the bilater- ganised a China-Qatar Busi- Merchant Group; Zhang al relationships between Qa- ness Forum. Dachun, president of One tar and China, Seetharaman During the China-Qatar Belt One Road Academy of said, “Qatar-China trade Business Forum, Qatar Free Shenzhen; Zhang Jianyuan, rose 27 percent to $13.5 bil- Zones Authority (QFZA) president of GCL Interna- lion in 2018. While exports signed MoUs with Huewei Singapore Inc growing tional, Largest Energy Solar to China stood at $9.6 bil- Technoligies, the Adminis- Company of China, and Ao lion, imports from China tration of Xiamen Area of Tong, president of Yisheng was worth $3.9 billion.” China (Fujian) Pilot Free Healthcare Group were part The main commodities Trade Zone (Xiamen-FTZ) of the Chinese delegation. that China imports from and China Harbour Engi- its presence in Qatar Speaking on the occa- Qatar are liquefied natural neering Company (CHEC). sion, Seetharaman gave an gas, crude oil and petro- Seetharaman said China overview of Qatar and the chemical products. Major was an attractive destina- progress it has made, espe- Qatari imports from China tion for Qatari investors, The Singapore Business Council Qatar hosts its third networking session cially since the blockade. are machinery and equip- especially its sectors such as Qatar’s overall GDP ment, electrical and elec- shipbuilding, manufactur- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK year-on-year to $7.2 billion in gapore businesses and profes- growth is projected to reach tronic products, furniture, ing, petrochemical, technol- DOHA 2018 and Qatar is Singapore’s sionals in Qatar, he said. 2.6 percent in 2019 under- building materials and daily ogy, hotel services, tourism third largest trading partner “We hope this will also fa- pinned by a recovery in the necessities. and financial services. SINGAPORE Business Council within the GCC countries.” The bilateral trade volume cilitate greater awareness of hydrocarbon output and still Qatar became China’s “China is expected to Qatar (SBCQ), an organisation Over the years, Singapore between Qatar and local business practices and in- robust growth of the non- largest exporter of liquefied become one of the largest registered with the Qatar Fi- Inc has increased its presence Singapore has grown 10 crease Singapore’s engagement hydrocarbon sector, he said. natural gas (LNG), supply- gas markets in the world. As nancial Centre in 2018, hosted in Qatar, with the notable ex- percent year-on-year to in the Qatari market. In the Health, education and ing about 40 percent of its many as 179 Chinese com- its third networking session amples of Keppel Seghers En- longer term, we hope this bilat- infrastructure accounted for LNG needs and meeting the panies are registered and recently. gineering in a design-build-op- $7.2 billion in 2018 and eral cooperation can also be ex- the largest share of the 2019 growing demand for energy. operating in Qatar, includ- The SBCQ was established erate project in the Doha North Qatar is Singapore’s third panded to include cooperation budget, Seetharaman noted. In September 2018, Qa- ing 10 wholly-owned Chi- to promote trade between Sewage Treatment Works; a largest trading partner with other countries, such as He also highlighted the targas signed a long-term nese companies,” he said. Singapore and Qatar. It is en- JV between Keppel Offshore& within the GCC countries those in ASEAN,” he said. visaged to be a socially-active Marine with Nakilat to provide As recent as last month, organisation representing a repairs and maintenance for SBCQ President Joseph Abraham Qatar Chamber hosted a Sin- broad membership base com- vessels; SECC Group with the gapore delegation from Sin- prising of mainly Singaporean successful re-furbishing of The gapore specialising in secu- professionals and business St Regis Hotel and Resorts Qa- barrels of low sulphur conden- rity systems, tech solutions, people across all industry tar and fit-out of a five-star ho- sate per year, starting in July and cyber security. There is a sectors. tel in Lusail, and CrimsonLogic 2019.” keen interest to enhance co- Its role is to assist both providing innovative and sus- Ambassador of Singapore operation and explore business new and existing Singaporean tainable e-services for Qatari to Qatar HE Jai S Sohan said opportunities between Qatar businesses wanting to start up government agencies. the formation of the Singapore and Singapore in all economic and expand on commercial op- Abraham also highlighted Business Council in Qatar was aspects, including the small portunities in Qatar through Singapore Inc’s achievements announced during the state and medium-sized enterprises regular meetings and events in the energy sector, saying, visit of the Amir HH Sheikh (SMEs) sector. that facilitate a purposeful ex- “Pavilion Gas Pte, a subsidiary Tamim Bin Hamad al Thani to In April 2019, Qatar Cham- change of views, opinions and of Pavilion Energy, received its Singapore in October 2017. ber held a forum for a group of experiences. inaugural LNG shipment from The SBCQ was subse- diversified Singapore compa- Speaking on the occasion, Qatargas at Singapore’s Jurong quently inaugurated in Doha in nies, aimed at strengthening SBCQ President and Commer- Island in April 2018 and Exxon March 2018 by the Singapore trade relations between the cial Bank Group Chief Execu- Mobil Trading Asia Pacific Pte, business community in Qatar, two countries and exploring tive Officer Joseph Abraham a division of ExxonMobil Asia with the support of the Singa- partnership potentials in the Doha Bank Group CEO R Seetharaman, his senior management team and members of a Chinese said, “The bilateral trade vol- Pacific Pte in Singapore, signed pore Embassy, he added. areas of civil infrastructure, ur- delegation during a meeting at the headquarters of Doha Bank. ume between Qatar and Sin- a five-year contract with Qatar One of SBCQ’s objectives is ban development, shipping & gapore has grown 10 percent Petroleum to supply 6 million to increase the visibility of Sin- warehousing and e-solutions. Auto Class Cars unveils new offer on wide range of MG cars

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK automatic gearbox and is offered DOHA for either COM or top-of-the-range LUX trim levels, with the latter fea- AUTO Class Cars, the authorised turing All-Wheel Drive distributor of MG in Qatar, has The MG RX5 boasts an attrac- launched a new offer on MG vehi- tive, futuristic design that is instant- cles that allows new buyers to lev- ly recognisable, notably at the front erage from wide range of benefits where the stylish square LED head- and get a new Liverpool Jersey. lamps, imposing wing-shaped grille Valid until September 30, and innovative fog lamps endow it 2019, the offer allows buyers to get with real on-the-road presence. an MG RX5 starting from QR1,099 MG ZS per month, MG ZS starting from The MG ZS is the perfect option QR999 per month and MG6 from for buyers seeking a good-looking, QR1,199 per month. well-equipped, well-built car at a sen- Buyers can benefit from a pack- sible price. The arrival of MG’s new age of added features including free crossover marks an exciting new era car registration and comprehensive Six-year warranty Free Liverpool jersey of design for the famous British car insurance for one year and with the Buyers of MG vehicles in Qatar can benefit from a brand with the introduction of a to- longest warranty period available Commemorating the new deal between MG tally modern design philosophy. in the market of six years warranty package of added features including warranty for six and Liverpool Football Club, all MG buyers will The more expressive design lan- or 200,000 km (whichever comes years or 200,000 km (whichever comes first) and get a complementary official Liverpool jersey guage showcased by the MG ZS is first) and free service for 2 years free service for 2 years or 30,000 km (whichever with a free voucher to print the name at GO set to feature across all upcoming or 30,000 km (whichever comes comes first). The six-year warranty, according to MG, is the longest Sports stores. MG Motor is the official Global Partner of Liverpool, models, and emphasises the premi- first). available in the market. following a signing ceremony that took place last summer. um experience and commitment to Any of these vehicles can be quality of the ambitious brand. purchased without any down pay- Since its acquisition of MG Mo- ment and with the option of in- Stadium. Class Cars will stay committed to continues inside the cabin with a This efficient petrol unit delivers tor, Saic Motor has opened a new house financing with special inter- Hesham al Sahn, general man- the local community and offer best smartly configured dashboard and maximum power of 169hp and chapter for this British-born brand. est rates through NBK Financial ager of Auto Class Cars, said, “We deals that reflect the strong rela- central console, complemented maximum torque of 250Nm. The introduction of the all-new MG Services (terms and conditions are pleased to launch this special tions with our valued customers”. by stylish leather-wrapped seats MG RX5 6 follows the launch of two SUV apply). offer on MG cars, including two boasting a black and red interior The new MG RX5 will appeal to models earlier this year, the MG RX5 Commemorating the new deal of our bestselling SUVs and the MG6 on top-of-the-range models. a range of customers in Qatar, espe- compact SUV and the MG ZS SUV, between MG and Liverpool Foot- amazing MG6. MG enthusiasts The sleek, dynamic profile of In addition to offering the cially younger buyers looking for val- as well as the second-generation of ball Club, all buyers will get a com- can now leverage from wide range the all-new MG 6 is boosted by car- most interior space in its segment, ue for money in a stylish, technolog- MG GS. Together, these models join plementary official Liverpool jer- of benefits that will reduce the cost bon fibre trim on the front bump- the all-new MG 6 builds on MG’s ically-advanced package that allows the existing MG 360 to complete the sey with a free voucher to print the of service on the medium on long er, headlamps featuring a ‘London reputation for providing extreme- them to stand out from the crowd. brand’s Middle East line-up. name at GO Sports stores. term. Eye’ design concept, twin chrome ly generous levels of equipment. Equipped with a 1.5T petrol en- The MG line up of cars is avail- MG Motor is the official Glob- “Besides, we are pleased to of- exhaust pipes and a ‘Star Rider’ The MG 6 will be equipped with a gine and 7-speed automatic gearbox able now at Auto Class Cars show- al Partner of Liverpool Football fer the Liverpool jersey, the cham- front grille, which takes inspira- 1.5-litre turbo engine, mated to a the MG RX5 is available as entry room on Salwa Road. The showroom Club, following a signing ceremo- pions league winners, to all buyers tion from the brand’s expressive 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission level standard or mid-range COM opens from Saturday to Thursday ny that took place last summer at with the opportunity to customize design language. (DTC) with paddle shift option, for models. The more powerful 2.0T from 8 am to 9 pm, and on Friday Liverpool Football Club’s Anfield at with their favourite name. Auto The sporty, premium vibe smooth, effortless performance. power plant is mated to a 6-speed from 5 pm to 9 pm. African great Eto’o hangs up his boots PAGE 14

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Qatar’s Abdulrahman Mohammed wins two more US OPEN FINAL golds at GCC Aquatics Meet in Kuwait PAGE 15 Rafael Nadal vs Daniil Medvedev (11pm) HH Sheikh Mohammed’s Min’ha wins French Arabian Breeders’ Cup Challenge in Toulouse Amyr Du Soleil wins the French Arabian Breeders’ Challenge

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BRED and owned by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khal- ifa al Thani, Min’ha won her first Group race in the French Arabian Breeders’ Cup Chal- lenge – Pouliches (Gr2 PA) at Toulouse in France on Friday. The three-year-old filly, who is trained by Francois Ro- haut, jumped well from an in- side draw as she ran keenly in The HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa al Thani bred Min’ha, ridden by Francois-Xavier Bertras on way to Amyr Du Soleil (Amer), in the colours of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa al Thani, once again pulled off an the early stages. winning the French Arabian Breeders’ Cup Challenge – Pouliches 2 (Gr2 PA) in Toulouse on Friday. extraordinary performance at Toulouse to win the French Arabian Breeders’ Challenge - Poulains (Gr2 PA). She then settled in behind the leaders on the rail, relax- Francois-Xavier Bertras, who trained Salma Nour Grine was Amyr Du Soleil shines The three-year-old colt by and Francois Rohaut-trained weekend. He is generous in his ing well before they began to also rode her in her previ- a further length behind under Having demolished the field Amer quickly took control of the Good De Vialettes was three races, but he has a good charac- accelerate coming out of the ous start when she broke her Fayos Martin Borja. last time out in the Prix Tid- field up on the lead, pulling eas- lengths behind in third under ter and is easy to manage.” final turn. maiden at Dax on just the Min’ha is by No Risk Al jani (Gr3 PA), Amyr Du Soleil ily clear of the racing pack under Francois Xavier Bertras. Amyr Du Soleil – bred by Despite showing some third time of asking. Maury and is out of one of Al (Amer), in the colours of HH Julien Auge in the straight to “We have always thought a Lisa and Pierre Deymonaz – is immaturity when under pres- The Al Shaqab Racing– Shahania Stud’s most success- Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa win by two and a half lengths. lot of this colt”, trainer Thomas out of Balladore (Dormane), a sure, she went clear to win owned and Thomas Fourcy- ful female families, being the al Thani, once again pulled off Mme Robert Litt-ownd and Fourcy commented after the full sister to Dormah de Brugere, the 2000m race for three- trained Meethag ended as run- daughter of Margouia, who is an extraordinary performance Philippe Sogorb-trained Em- race. “He’s physically still a bit a 7-time winner including the year-old fillies by three quar- ner-up under Jerome Cabre. notably the dam of the cham- at Toulouse to win the French porio was the runner-up under immature, but he has so much Jumeirah International Stakes ters of a length. The M’hammed Karimine- pion Assy, the winner of the Arabian Breeders’ Challenge – Jack Martin. The Mohammed class. When he is a four-year- (Gr2 PA) and the Arabian Inter- She was ridden here by owned and Mme J F Bernard- HH The Amir Sword (G1 PA). Poulains (Gr2 PA). bin Fahad AH al Attiyah-owned old, he will be a horse for the Arc national Stakes (Gr2 PA).

GRAND SLAM TENNIS: US OPEN Medvedev stands between Nadal and his 19th crown AFP NEW YORK

RAFAEL Nadal looks to cap one of his greatest Grand Slam Bethanie Mattek-Sands of the USA and Jamie Murray of UK with years with his fourth US Open the US Open trophy after beating Hao-Ching Chan of Taipai and title when he faces Russia’s Kiwi Michael Venus 6-2, 6-3 in the mixed doubles final on Saturday. Daniil Medvedev in Sunday’s (USA TODAY SPORTS) final at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The 33-year-old Spanish left-hander chases his 19th ca- reer Grand Slam singles title, one shy of Roger Federer’s all- ‘Big Three’ era quickly coming time men’s record, in his 27th Slam final and his fifth cham- to an end, Rafa warns fans pionship match on the New York hardcourts. AFP “Very happy for every- NEW YORK thing. Another final of the Grand Slam and another final RAFAEL Nadal warns men’s I am 33. Novak is 32. Roger here in Flushing Meadows tennis fans that the “Big Three” is 38. Andy is 32, too. The means a lot to me,” Nadal said. era is coming to an end very clock is not stopping. That’s “I feel comfortable here, I soon, and he’s not all that wor- part of the cycle of life. like the atmosphere, I like the It was a tough one. It’s great that I have this ried about it. crowd. I feel a big energy when experience playing him in the final of a The 33-year-old Spaniard, – Rafael Nadal I’m playing in Arthur Ashe an 18-time major champion, Stadium. Thanks to the crowd Masters. I know what to expect. will try to add to his trophy haul “Is arriving to the end. I because I feel a big support – Daniil Medvedev Sunday when he faces Russia’s am 33. Novak is 32. Roger is from them all the time. That’s fifth-ranked Daniil Medvedev 38. Andy is 32, too. The clock important for me.” in the US Open final. is not stopping. That’s part of Nadal, who made the semi- Together with 20-time the cycle of life. I’m not much finals at all four Slams for the Daniil Medvedev of Russia arrives on the court against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria for the men’ singles semi-final match at the2019 US Open Grand Slam winner Roger worried about this because in first season since 2008, cap- at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Friday. Medvedev beat Dimitrov 7-6(5), 6-4, 6-3. Inset: Rafael Nadal of Spain Federer and 16-time Slam tennis always going to be great tured his 12th French Open ti- after defeating Matteo Berrettini of Italy. (AFP) champion Novak Djokovic of champions.” tle in June, lost the Australian Serbia, Nadal has been part of There are rising stars. Open final to Novak Djokovic “Is a super tough final. I tough to find words,” Med- Medvedev knows lefties much higher than mine. He a historic trio whose members Fourth-ranked Austrian Domi- and fell to Federer in the Wim- need to be playing at my best,” vedev said. “He’s one of the Nadal will be Medvedev’s kind of, I would say, eaten own 54 of the past 65 Grand nic Thiem, 25, lost the past two bledon semi-finals. Nadal said. “I think at the end greatest champions in the his- fourth left-handed foe of the me on the court. He was only Slam men’s singles titles – in- French Open finals. Number And while he has dropped of the (semi-final) match I in- tory of our sport. He’s just a tournament. “It’s really unu- going harder, harder, faster, cluding the past 11 in a row. five Medvedev, 23, is in his first only one set in the Flushing creased my level again. I need to machine, a beast on the court. sual. I think this year before stronger, and I was only going Toss in Britain’s Andy Mur- Slam final. Germany’s sixth- Meadows fortnight, Nadal is hold this level if I want to have “The energy he’s show- I’ve played like three lefties in down. It’s great that I have this ray, a three-time Grand Slam ranked Alexander Zverev, 22, facing the hottest player on tour chances on Sunday. If not, is so ing is just amazing. To play all the year,” Medvedev said. experience playing him in the winner who is making a singles and Greece’s eight-ranked Ste- in fifth-ranked Medvedev, who difficult. He is very, very solid.” him in your first Grand Slam “Now I’ve played already final of a Masters. I know what comeback after hip surgery, and fanos Tsitsipas, 21, are charging at 23 could become the first Medvedev leads the ATP final should be, I want to say, three this tournament. Just to expect. I know how to pre- you have a fourth star of the toward the top as well. Slam winner born in the 1990s. in season wins and has battled a funny thing. It’s not going to amazing. But of course it helps pare for it.” times. But, Nadal warns, it’s get- But the “Big Three” have Medvedev has produced a through four four-set wins at be a funny thing, but it’s going a lot that I played three lefties Nadal sees little to take ting time to close that chapter. dominated like no other gen- stunning six weeks on hard- the US Open. “All his season is to be an amazing thing to live.” before with completely differ- from a windy Montreal win “We don’t need to hold this eration in tennis, whether the courts: reaching the Washing- amazing,” Nadal said. “Is the Hearing of Medvedev’s ent style. Kind of getting used given the likely lack of breezes era anymore,” Nadal said. 1960s era of Roy Emerson set- ton final, losing the Montreal player who’s in better shape on praise, Nadal responded: “Al- to it. It’s going to help me.” in the big stadium. “We have been here for 15 ting the record of 12 career final to Nadal in their only pri- tour. I will face the player who ways is beautiful to hear nice Medvedev also sees an “Here the wind is not years almost. Hopefully, but for Slam titles, or the American- or meeting, winning the title at is winning more matches and things from your colleagues. edge in having faced Nadal in there. Of course, helps little my personal interest. At some dominated 1990s run of An- Cincinnati while Nadal rested the player who is playing on Happy for that. Just I hope to Canada, even in defeat. bit,” Nadal said. “But I think point, these days, going to hap- dre Agassi and Pete Sampras, and now charging into his first the highest level since a while.” be like this on Sunday. I will “It was a tough one,” Med- he’s making the steps forward pen sooner than later that this whose 14 Slam wins became the Grand Slam final. “Talking about Rafa, it’s need it.” vedev said. “His energy was every single day.” era going to end. new standard. 14 Sunday, September 8, 2019 Sports Mercedes chief blasts qualifying mess as Leclerc takes Monza pole

ended farcically as the teams Ferrari’s Leclerc jostled in a slow processional battle for slipstreaming posi- secured the prime tions. You have been around for starting position “Honestly, I have to be 35 years – have you seen grateful we’re on the front anything like this? That was Former AFCON winner Samuel ahead of Hamilton row to have a fight with the worse than a junior formula. Eto’o brings the trophy onto the to the delight of the Ferraris,” said Hamilton. “It’s The problem was everyone pitch ahead of the 2019 Africa a bit of an anti-climax, but we wants a slipstream and Cup of Nations (CAN) final, in Italian team’s just timed out.” Cairo recently. (AFP) Leclerc’s Ferrari team- nobody wants to go first – home fans mate Sebastian Vettel, who and then everyone looks qualified fourth behind Valt- like idiots. African great AFP teri Bottas in the second Mer- MONZA, ITALY cedes, was irritated by the Mercedes Chief Toto Wolff Eto’o hangs up mix-up. MERCEDES team chief Toto “I was trying to get through his boots for Wolff said Formula One but there was a McLaren and it was a mess.” looked idiotic on Saturday a Renault blocking the road,” Valtteri Bottas qualified ‘new challenge’ after the final qualifying laps he complained. third in the second Mercedes for pole position at the Italian “We didn’t make it to get ahead of Sebastian Vettel in AFP Grand Prix, won by Charles the second attempt, like many the second Ferrari, the two PARIS Leclerc, saw only two cars of others. I was the one out front Renaults of Daniel Ricciardo the final 10 taking part. alone on the first run -- and and Nico Hulkenberg and CAMEROON’S four-time Afri- Ferrari’s Leclerc secured I shouldn’t have been the one Sainz, who was seventh. can Player of the Year Samuel the prime starting position in the second run. Red Bull new boy Alex Eto’o announced his retirement to the delight of the Italian “There was no point in Albon was eighth ahead of on Saturday at the age of 38, de- team’s home fans, but only he Charles overtaking me. He Lance Stroll of Racing Point claring “I need a rest”. and McLaren’s Carlos Sainz should have been ahead the and Kimi Raikkonen of Alfa “The end, towards a new clocked final lap times while whole way. I just didn’t have Romeo, both of whom failed challenge,” the former Barce- the rest were timed out by the Pole position winner Ferrari’s Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc (right) speaks with second placed Mer- a tow, and that’s the differ- to clock a time in Q3 when lona, Inter Milan and Chelsea chequered flag. cedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton after the qualifying session at the Autodromo Nazionale circuit in ence between pole and no Raikkonen crashed. He was striker posted on Instagram. The ‘cat-and-mouse’ pro- Monza on Saturday ahead of the Italian Formula One Grand Prix. (AFP) pole today.” uninjured. “Thank you all, big love, cession as the teams crawled Lance Stroll, who quali- Max Verstappen in the adrenalin.” round the circuit, backing anything like this? That was The race stewards imme- chance of a second straight fied ninth for Racing Point, leading Red Bull was elimi- “In a few months you’ll each other up to claim good worse than a junior formula,” diately launched an investi- GP win after his maiden vic- blamed Renault’s Nico Hulk- nated from qualifying when see me doing something new,” slipstreaming positions, re- Wolff told Sky Sports F1. gation into the non-spectacle tory in Belgium last week. enberg for the shambles. he suffered a power failure in Eto’o, who has campaigned re- sulted in a farce that saw “The problem was every- that left the paying public Defending five-time “I was towards the front Q1. Along with Toro Rosso’s lentlessly against racism during eight cars timed out by the one wants a slipstream and without any sporting action. champion Lewis Hamilton (of the pack) and then Nico Pierre Gasly and McLaren’s his playing days, later said on chequered flag. nobody wants to go first – “It was a mess, just a qualified second courtesy was playing games trying to Lando Norris he is set to take the margins of an economic fo- “You have been around and then everyone looks like mess,” said Leclerc, whose of his initial lap in the con- get me out in front. Then oth- penalties and start at the rear rum in DR Congo. for 35 years – have you seen idiots.” pole success gives him the troversial Q3 session, which er cars started overtaking and of the grid. “I need a rest, I’ve been run- ning for 19-years,” he added light-heartedly in Kinshasa. He is slated for a major role in the Confederation of African Kane nets hat-trick as England romp past Football where he has vowed to fight corruption to ensure funds go into infrastructure. Bulgaria; Kosovo stun Czech Republic CAF president Ahmed Ahmed sais Eto’o would take up REUTERS ness in his defence and Galin a key role in the African game. LONDON Ivanov wasted a great chance “Samual Eto’o will take to head his side level when he charge of relations between the ENGLAND’S serene progress was picked out by Ivelin Pop- federations and CAF,” the Mad- towards Euro 2020 continued ov’s cross. agascan said last month. as captain Harry Kane grabbed Shortly after the break Wan- The most memorable pe- a hat-trick in a 4-0 demolition derson was played in and his riod of his club career includes of Bulgaria in Group A at Wem- fierce effort from a tight angle five hugely successful seasons Team Bora rider Ireland’s Sam Bennett crosses the finish line of the bley on Saturday. was saved by Jordan Pickford. with Barcelona from 2004 to 14th stage of the 2019 La Vuelta cycling Tour of Spain from San Kane opened the scoring af- Stung, England immediate- 2009. Despite an unfortunate Vicente de la Barquera to Ovieda on Saturday. (AFP) ter 24 minutes and struck home ly counter-attacked and Marcus knack for ruffling feathers, a two penalties after the break as Rashford was sent clear and as return of 108 league goals from Bennett wins stage; leader Roglic well as providing the assist for he turned back inside in the just 145 matches in five stun- Raheem Sterling to get on the area he was tripped by the slid- ning seasons with Barcelona unscathed in huge crash scoresheet. ing Nikolay Bodurov. pays testament to his talent. The Tottenham Hotspur Kane dispatched the penal- At his peak he enjoyed elec- striker’s second hat-trick for his ty with ease and six minutes lat- tric pace, impeccable touch and REUTERS dozens who hit the floor. country took his tally to 25 goals er he teed up Sterling to score instinctive shooting to make OVIEDO, SPAIN Both, though, escaped in- from 40 appearances and put off his thigh from close range. him one of the most feared cen- jury and did not lose any time, him ahead of 1966 World Cup With the points in the tre-forwards in the world. SAM Bennett earned a second with the Slovenian retaining final hero Geoff Hurst on the bag England sent on Chelsea He won a pair of Champions stage victory at the Vuelta a his two minute 25 second gap. list of all-time England scorers. youngster Mason Mount for League titles and three La Liga Espana on Saturday, winning Up ahead, it came down Gareth Southgate’s side his debut while Jadon Sancho crowns before departing under a reduced sprint after a huge to a three-way battle between have now scored 14 goals in also got some game time as he a cloud for Inter Milan after crash in the final kilometre, Bennett, Tosh Van der Sande their opening three Group A replaced Sterling with 20 min- rowing with Ronaldinho lead- but the chaos did not prevent and Maximiliano Richeze. games and lead the table with utes left. ing to Pep Guardiola showing the most high-profile faller Van der Sande attacked nine points from Kosovo (8) Kane was also given a him the dressing room door. Primoz Roglic from maintain- on the uphill stretch towards who beat the Czech Republic breather but not before he had He then spearheaded Jose ing his overall lead. the finish but Richeze reeled 2-1 earlier on. England’s Harry Kane celebrates scoring their fourth goal to complete earned and converted his sec- Mourinho’s charge to a never to Stage 14, a 188-kilome- him in. Bennett overtook the England host Kosovo for his hat-trick against Bulgaria during a Euro 2020 Qualifier at the ond penalty in the 73rd min- be forgotten treble with Inter of tre largely flat ride from San Argentine runner-up shortly the first time on Tuesday Wembley Stadium on Saturday. (REUTERS) ute after being hacked down Champions League, Serie A and Vicente de la Barquera to before the line, with the Bel- when another victory will by Bulgaria substitute Kris- Coppa Italia titles in his first Oviedo, always looked set gian Van der Sande coming leave them looking virtu- from five games. and despite starting reasonably tian Dimitrov. season in Italy. for a bunch sprint but as the third, two seconds down on ally assured of reaching next “First half, we got caught on solidly and having the game’s Kosovo have emerged as He led Cameroon to an peloton were closed in on the the front two. year’s tournament that culmi- the counter a couple of times. first chance through natural- the unlikely closest challeng- impressive four World Cups in breakaway, the crash took out The Vuelta returns to the nates on home soil. We said at halftime we needed ised Brazilian Wanderson, they ers to England in the group 1998, 2002, 2010 and 2014 and numerous riders, allowing mountains for Sunday’s stage It was not a perfect dis- to try and come out and get an were the architects of their own and will arrive at Wembley enjoyed huge success at the Af- Irishman Bennett to cash in. 15, a 154.4-kilometre ride play by England with Bulgar- early goal and that’s what we’ve downfall. in good heart after goals from rica Cup of Nations. Bennett was well protected from Tineo to Santuario del ia having three good chances, done,” Kane said. The expected home on- Vedat Muriqi and Mergim He was part of a golden gen- by his team when the crash oc- Acebo which features four one when the score was 0-0, “It’s a good result we hope slaught had failed to material- Vojvoda secured their victory eration that featured Rigobert curred with around 800 me- first category climbs and a but England proved far too to take into Tuesday.” ise in the opening quarter but over the Czechs in the day’s Song, the late Marc-Vivien Foe tres left but race leader Roglic summit finish which will pro- strong as they left the visitors Bulgaria had never beaten England were gifted the lead. other Group A game. and Geremi as Cameroon also and nearest challenger Alejan- vide a huge test of Roglic’s languishing at the bottom of England in 10 previous en- Southgate would have Patrik Schick had put the won the gold medal at the Syd- dro Valverde were among the ambitions. the group with two points counters, scoring only twice, been concerned by some slack- Czechs ahead. ney Olympics in 2000.

Global Sport Integrity Leaders to unite at first Inter-Regional Summit in Qatar

pressing issues surrounding SIGA brings together transparency in regional and Summit in Doha and want to tion. This is no different when Spotlight on power of collective action for the integrity of sport. global sport. thank our partners for their it comes to integrity issues in anti-corruption & good governance in sport Speaking about the up- thought leaders and inter- “We play our role with- support. The need for sport in- sport. coming event, HE Salah bin national experts from the in the conclusive policy of tegrity is greater than ever and “Globally, we see many Ghanem al Ali stated that host- world of sport, govern- our country and are closely SIGA works relentlessly to de- integrity issues come to light TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and Africa’, the event will take ing the SIGA Inter-Regional ments, global business and working in this context, with liver this fundamental mission. in sport and collective action DOHA place on the September 16 and Summit, ‘Sport Integrity – the civil society to engage in various national parties and We call upon all countries, all is pushing for resolutions and 17 at the Kempinski Marsa Power of Collective Action in stakeholders, add to that the governments and the entire accountability. We are very ORGANISED by the Sport In- Malaz hotel. the Middle East, Asia and Af- open dialogue on the most continuous efforts being made sports industry to join us in this proud that ICSS INSIGHT is tegrity Global Alliance (SIGA), SIGA, the world’s largest rica’, is in line with Qatar’s pro- pressing issues surrounding by a world-class organisation quest and support our efforts. a founding member of SIGA, the Inter-Regional Summit coalition in the field of sports active role and the country’s the integrity of sport. like the ICSS,” he added. By sports organisations adopt- and pioneers global action to- will be co-hosted by the Inter- governance and integrity, efforts to safeguard ethics and “I trust the summit will re- ing our Universal Standards wards safeguarding sport. national Centre for Sport Secu- presents the Inter-Regional promote sports for good for alise its goals and act as a plat- we will ensure that the game “We look forward to a rity (ICSS) and Qatar Airways, Summit as a neutral and the world communities. minister stressed. form to coordinate efforts of is clean from undue influence thought-provoking session for the first time in Doha, un- action-oriented platform. It “It is significant to con- The minister, who will the international community and corruption.” during the Inter-Regional der the patronage of the Min- brings together thought lead- sider both regional and global patron the event, highlighted to stamp-out cheating and cor- Chairman and Group CEO Summit in Qatar and we ister of Culture and Sport HE ers and international experts factors in realizing these goals collaboration efforts of the ruption in sport.” of the ICSS Mohammed Han- are excited to work along- Salah bin Ghanem al Ali. from the world of sport, gov- and work on strengthening the Ministry of Culture and Sports Commenting on the event, zab, also added, “In every com- side Qatar Airways, Ooredoo Themed ‘Sport Integrity ernments, global business cooperation with stakeholders with the international com- Franco Frattini, Chairman of plex situation, the strongest and Qatar Chamber of Com- – The Power of Collective Ac- and civil society to engage in and federations as well as UN munity to fight corruption and SIGA said; “We are delighted to and most effective results are merce & Industry for a suc- tion in the Middle East, Asia open dialogue on the most organizations and NGOs,” the promote good governance and hold our second Inter-Regional gained through collective ac- cessful event.” Sports Sunday, September 8, 2019 15 Australia, Powell named ambassador France in last Oz sniff win eight as US for IAAF World Athletics beat Greece REUTERS in fourth Test Championship Doha 2019 BEIJING

AUSTRALIA and France Cummins’ QNA reached the basketball World DOHA Cup quarter-finals with a double leaves match to spare after tight England with a WORLD long jump record-holder and two-time wins over their respective ri- world champion Mike Powell has been named vals while holders the United huge target after the ambassador for the IAAF World Athletics States edged closer to the last Championships Doha 2019. eight with the 69-53 defeat of Smith hits 82 Powell joins multiple world and Olympic Greece on Saturday. decathlon champion Ashton Eaton and Brianne The Czech Republic also REUTERS Theisen-Eaton, the 2016 world indoor pentath- boosted their hopes of ad- MANCHESTER (ENGLAND) lon champion, as an ambassador for the cham- vancing to the knockout stage pionships’ 17th edition. of the competition with an AUSTRALIA took a giant step With three weeks to go to the IAAF’s pre- World long jump world record holder and two-time impressive 93-71 victory over towards retaining the Ashes miere showcase event, set for September 27 to world champion Mike Powell Brazil thanks to an efferves- in the fourth Test at Old Traf- October 6, Powell said he can’t wait for action cent performance by their ford on Saturday after they left to get underway at the Qatari capital’s state- But over the past 15 months, Cuban sen- Chicago Bulls guard Tomas England needing 365 runs to of-the-art Khalifa International Stadium. sation Juan Miguel Echevarria has electrified Satoransky. win with eight wickets remain- “I’m very excited to be attending my 11th the event with wind-assisted jumps of 8.92m Australia overcame a ing heading into the final day. World Championships - three of those as an (+3.9m/s) and 8.83m (+2.1m/s), performances strong challenge from the Do- After declaring their sec- athlete and eight as an IAAF Ambassador,” said produced before he celebrated his 21st birthday, minican Republic in an 82-76 ond innings on 186-6, with a Powell, whose appearance at the 1991 edition illustrating that he could be the jumper to finally win over the Caribbean na- lead of 382, Australia heaped in Tokyo, his first at a World Championships, unseat Powell as the event’s standard-bearer. tion while France ground out a the pressure on England as Pat resulted in one of the most legendary long jump “I’m obviously looking forward to the long dramatic 78-75 victory against Cummins took two wickets in competitions of all time. jump as Echevarria has said that he may be go- Lithuania. two balls to leave Joe Root’s In the ensuing 28 years since he broke the ing for my record after his impressive showing The Americans enjoyed side reeling, before the hosts world record, only two jumpers have come in Zurich of 8.65m,” Powell said. plain sailing although Giannis regained some composure to within 21 centimetres of his mark - Erick Wal- “But also, the 400m hurdles, both men and Antetokounmpo, last season’s reach 18-2 at the close. der in 1994 and Dwight Phillips in 2009, when women, the 200m, the 400m. There are so most valuable player in the Victory for Australia, who they sailed 8.74m. many things to follow, I can’t wait!” NBA regular season, made a bowled England out for 301 Australia’s Steve Smith walks after making 82 during the second bright start as he netted sev- early in the day, would ensure innings in the fourth Ashes Test match against hosts England in en of Greece’s opening nine they retain the urn, taking a 2-1 Manchester on Saturday. (REUTERS) points. series lead into the final Test at The U.S. had six players The Oval next week. Rashid keeps World Beach Games in double scoring digits, with Although England’s as- SCOREBOARD Kemba Walker leading the way tounding comeback win at AUSTRALIA (1ST INNINGS): 497-8 decl M. Labuschagne lbw b Archer 11 Afghanistan on 17 points. Harrison Barnes Headingley will give them some ENGLAND (1ST INNINGS, OVERNIGHT 200-5): S. Smith c Stokes b Leach 82 website launched got 15 and Myles Turner add- hope, the winning target looks R. Burns c Smith b Hazlewood 81 T. Head b Archer 12 J. Denly c Wade b Cummins 4 M. Wade c Bairstow b Archer 34 on top vs TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ed 14 while Jaylen Brown, Joe well out of reach for the hosts C. Overton c Smith b Hazlewood 5 T. Paine not out 23 AWBG2019) accounts have Harris and Donovan Mitchell who must hope they can some- J. Root lbw b Hazlewood 71 M. Starc not out 3 DOHA also been created to maxi- chipped in with 11 each. how bat through the day to foil J. Roy b Hazlewood 22 Extras (b5, lb2, w7, nb1) 15 Bangladesh mize connectivity with ath- B. Stokes c Smith b Starc 26 Total (6 wkts decl, 42.5 overs, 204 mins) 186 the tourists. J. Bairstow b Starc 17 Did not bat: P Cummins, N Lyon, J Hazlewood THE Association of National letes, fans, NOCs and Inter- Australia had half an hour at J. Buttler b Cummins 41 Fall of wickets: 1-0 (Warner), 2-16 (Harris), 3-24 AFP Olympic Committees (ANOC) national Federations. the end of the day to attack Eng- J. Archer c Paine b Cummins 1 (Labuschagne), 4-44 (Head), 5-149 (Smith), 6-158 CHITTAGONG launched the new ANOC ANOC Secretary Gunilla land’s top order and paceman S. Broad b Starc 5 (Wade) World Beach Games website Lindberg said: “We are de- Nabi retires J. Leach not out 4 Bowling: Broad 14-4-54-2 (1w); Archer 14-2-45-3 Cummins had instant success. Extras (b4, lb11, w5, nb4) 24 (1nb); Overton 5.5-1-22-0 (2w); Leach 9-0-58-1. IBRAHIM Zadran and As- which will serve as the central lighted to launch the ANOC from Test cricket With the third ball, Rory Total (all out, 107 overs, 504 mins) 301 ghar Afghan hit half-centuries hub of all news, information World Beach Games website Burns found a leading edge and Fall of wickets: 1-10 (Denly), 2-25 (Overton), 3-166 ENGLAND (2ND INNINGS): while Rashid Khan played a and results for the inaugural which will be the go-to re- AFP looped his shot to Travis Head (Burns), 4-175 (Root), 5-196 (Roy), 6-228 (Bairstow), R. Burns c Head b Cummins 0 quick cameo after claiming multi-sport event in Doha. source for NOCs, athletes, 7-243 (Stokes), 8-256 (Archer), 9-283 (Broad), J. Denly not out 10 CHITTAGONG at mid-off and then, with the 10-301 (Buttler) J. Root b Cummins 0 five wickets in an innings, as The user-friendly web- fans and everyone who next ball, he clean bowled Eng- Bowling: Starc 22-7-80-3; Hazlewood 25-6-57-4 J. Roy not out 8 Afghanistan took command in site (www.awbgqatar.com) wants to learn more about FORMER Afghanistan cap- land skipper Root. (1nb); Cummins 24-6-60-3 (3nb, 1w); Lyon 36-4-89-0. Extras 0 the one-off Test against Bang- is hosted within the ANOC the Games and be kept in- tain Mohammad Nabi an- With England’s two top Total (2 wkts, 7 overs, 32 mins) 18 ladesh in Chittagong on Satur- website and includes infor- formed on the latest results AUSTRALIA (2ND INNINGS): Fall of wickets: 1-0 (Burns), 2-0 (Root) nounced his retirement from scorers from the first innings D. Warner lbw b Broad 0 Bowling: Cummins 3-1-8-2; Hazlewood 2-1-2-0; Lyon day. mation on the Games ven- and updates. As we aim to Test cricket on Saturday after back in the pavilion, Austral- M. Harris lbw b Broad 6 1-0-5-0; Starc 1-0-3-0. The visitors - playing only ues, participating countries, ensure the website is as com- the ongoing one-off red-ball ian tails were up but Jason Roy their third Test in history - the provisional competition prehensive and informative fixture against Bangladesh in kept out the hat-trick ball and Warner lbw for a duck. The But, once again, first in- reached 237-8 at stumps on schedule and the latest news as possible, we will be con- Chittagong. England made it to stumps with left-hander has been dismissed nings double centurion Smith the third day, setting a huge and photo galleries. The web- stantly updating it with new Nabi discussed the de- no further casualties. without scoring by Broad in his took charge and England could target for Bangladesh by tak- site will be continually up- information. cision in a video statement Although Australia were on last three innings. find no way past him. ing an overall lead of 374 runs. dated with more detailed in- “Our social media plat- released by the Afghanistan top for most of the fourth day, Marcus Harris was also leg Wade made 34 in support Debutant Zadran hit high- formation and news over the forms will allow us to interact Cricket Board and said later, there had been moments when before to Broad, failing with his and then skipper Paine added est 87 off 208 balls for Afghan- coming days and weeks in the directly with our NOCs, their “I have served Afghanistan England showed some fight. review attempt, and when Mar- 23, while Smith made his way istan in the second innings build up to the multi-sport athletes and beach sports for the last 18 years. It was my With a handsome first- nus Labuschagne was trapped to his ninth straight Test half- while former skipper Afghan event. During the Games, fans around the world. With dream as well to help Afghani- innings lead of 196, there was in front by Archer, Australia century against England. made 50 off 108 balls, his sec- fans wanting to watch the just over a month to go until stan obtain Test status and little pressure on the Australian were wobbling at 24-3. He was within sight of be- ond fifty, adding to Bangla- competitions live will be able the first-ever ANOC World that dream is realised now.” batsmen but there would have There was no debate about coming the first batsman to desh’s frustration. to do so through the website’s Beach Games there is a huge The 34-year-old all-round- been some concern after Stuart Travis Head’s departure, as score a double century and a Rashid added 24 off 22 live stream and will be able amount to look forward to er said he would like emerging Broad made early inroads. Archer sent his middle stump ton in an Ashes encounter and balls before wicketkeeper- to find all competition results and our digital platforms young players get chances in Broad, the pick of England’s flying and Australia headed into only the eighth to do so in any batsman Afsar Zazai’s unbeat- on the new digital platform. will be keeping everyone up- the long-format of the sport bowlers in this Test, made the tea with Steve Smith on 14 and Test match, but he mis-timed a en 34 runs extended Afghani- New Instagram dated every step of the way,” instead of him perfect start, trapping David Matthew Wade on eight. big shot off spinner Jack Leach. stan’s lead. (awbg2019) and Twitter (@ she added. Mohammed’s golden Younousse, Tijan double in GCC aquatics finish ninth in WTFs TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK to the rivals. Only once, You- DOHA nousse and Tijan had been able to take the Brazilians into three QATAR’S Cherif Younousse sets – their first clash during and Ahmed Tijan secured an- the Gstaad Major in July. other ninth-place finish on This was also the third suc- the FIVB Beach World Tour cessive top-10 finish for the Qatar’s Ahmed Tijan dives for a dig during a match in the World Tour as their World Tour Finals Qatari duo after managing the Finals in Rome on Saturday. campaign was ended by 10th same place in the Tokyo Four- seeded-Brazilians Evandro Star and Vienna Major. round of the knock-out stage with world champions Viache- Goncalves and Bruno Oscar Earlier, Younousse and Ti- with a 23-21, 21-15 triumph. slav Krasilnikov and Oleg Stoy- Schmidt Brazil at the Foro jan faced a spirited resistance This was the second win in a anovskiy from Russia, while Italico in Rome on Saturday. in the opening set during their row for the Qatari pair. Germans Julius Thole and Cle- The 17-21, 13-21 defeat in straight win over Polish Piotr Second seeds Anders Mol mens Wickler, the fifth seeds, 37 minutes for the Qataris was Kantor and Bartosz Losiak and Christian Sorum from Nor- will take on Americans Taylor their fourth successive loss before getting into the second way set up a semi-final clash Crabb and Jake Gibb.

Qatar, Australia win in 4-nation volleyball tourney in Doha

Qatar and Australia posted TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK victories in the Four-Nation DOHA International Friendly Vol- leyball Tournament at the THE Qatari swimming team QVA Indoor Hall in Doha on won eight medals, including Saturday. Australia overcame five gold, in the GCC Aquatics India in a five-setter, win- Championships in Kuwait. ning 25-23, 23-25, 25-15, Abdulrahman Mohammed 26-28, 15-12 in two hours won the 1,500m freestyle and and six minutes. Later, 400m freestyle races to take Qatar downed China 25-19, his tally to three gold medals 25-16, 17-25, 25-19. This after winning 800m freestyle. tournament is a part of the Waleed Rafiq won the gold build-up for the participating medal in 100m breaststroke teams ahead of the Asian and a silver medal in 200m Men’s Volleyball Champion- breaststroke event. tally to three medals after Mohammed won the gold of ship, to be held in Tehran Abdulaziz al Obaidli se- winning the 200m on Thurs- 200m individual event, while next week. cured a gold medal in 200m day. Saad al Sulati claimed a bonze breaststroke and to raise his Qatar’s Abdulrahman medal in 50m breaststroke. 16 Sunday, September 8, 2019 The Last Word

AMIR VISITS S’HAIL 2019 EXHIBITION AT KATARA

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani visited the Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition (S’hail 2019). He toured the pavilions at the exhibition and listened to briefings on various items on display.

Grade-XI students of PSSC DFC to host mini athletics tourney for children DOHA Festival City (DFC), Qatar’s preferred and ing, throwing, relay races, sprints and hurdles. excel in HSSC-I examination world class destination for entertainment, has On Mondays and Wednesdays, experienced partnered with the local organising committee of coaches will be on the ground to offer training THE Grade-XI students of Pak with 441 marks whereas Nouman Im- the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha sessions for three hours at each pit, while on Shamaa School & College (PSSC) have ran and Anas Mustafa got the second 2019 as a national supplier of the event. Qatar is weekends children will compete against each excelled in the HSSC-I examinations and third places respectively with 440 organising the event for the first time in the Mid- other to win medals. conducted by the Federal Board of In- and 387 marks. dle East from September 27 to October 6. Senior athletes will also make an appear- termediate and Secondary Education In Commerce group, Yousaf Gul, The partnership sees DFC host a Mini Athlet- ance on weekends to meet and greet their fans at (FBISE), Islamabad. Haroon Bismillah and Kristain Hagen ics Championship from September 5 to October 3 Doha Festival City, where they will sign the bibs PSSC has scored 100 percent result got first, second and third places re- for children aged 4 to 14 years. DFC has created a of kids club members and hand out medals and in the exam. FBISE recently announced spectively with 413, 357 and 356 marks replica of the Khalifa International Stadium, the prizes to the winners. the results of the examination that was respectively. host venue of the IAAF World Athletics Champi- Hazim Murad, assistant general manager, conducted in 2019. Nabila Kaukab, principal of PSSC, onships, at the Centre Court on first floor. Hazim Murad, assistantt GM of DHFC, and Abdelhadi DFC, said: “We have worked with our creative In the Pre-Medical group, Baynita congratulated the teachers, parents and The stadium replica features six athletics al Marri, head of Sponsorship, IAAF World Athletics team to produce a unique experience for chil- Khalid got first position in the school students for the excellent performance. events, spectator area and a press conference Championships Doha 2019, attend a press meet. dren that resembles the real-life one.” with 431 marks while Javeria Saeed MA Shahid, president of the man- space, giving the younger generation a glimpse Robert Hall, general manager, DFC, said: came second with 429 marks and Mar- agement committee of PSSC, applauded of what fans can expect when the Middle East’s The venue will open daily, from 2pm to 10pm “We are keen on supporting the country’s efforts yam Ashfaq came third with 355 marks. all the members of the staff for showing biggest ever sporting event begins in three on weekdays, and until 11pm from Thursdays to towards its 2030 Vision, and to celebrate such In the Pre-Engineering group, Aqsa remarkable progress. He also appreci- weeks with the participation of first-class ath- Saturdays, welcoming children to play and enjoy important moments and events with the people Saleem got first position in the school ated the management committee. (TNN) letes from 213 countries. a variety of athletics activities including jump- of Qatar. (TNN)

WCM-Q organises White Coat Ceremony for Class of 2023

college, meet their classmates 40 students, including and faculty members and learn eight Qataris start four- the standards of professional conduct expected of them. It is year medical curriculum also an opportunity to formally welcome students onto the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK six-year medical programme, DOHA which integrates two years of pre-medical training with the WEILL Cornell Medicine – Qa- four-year medical curriculum. tar’s Class of 2023 have donned This year, 46 students were the white coat and stethoscope inducted, with each being pre- of the doctor for the first time at sented with an Ibn Sina pin, a ceremony in front of faculty, Ibn Sina being one of the most family and friends. significant physicians of the Is- In total, 40 students, in- lamic Golden Age. cluding eight Qataris, are low the same curriculum as stitutions and will also have the Ceremony is one of the high- bol of compassion and healing the backbone of Qatar’s medical Speaking on the occasion, starting the four year medical that operated in Weill Cornell opportunity to work under the lights of the college’s academic and it gives me great pleasure system, delivering world-class the keynote speaker, WCM-Q curriculum. The white coat is Medicine – New York and will guidance of experienced doc- year and is a memorable and to present them to our new healthcare to all of the country’s alumna Dr Sarah al Khawaja, symbolic of the humanity, per- be taught by both faculty at tors at New York-Presbyterian significant milestone for the medical students. citizens for decades to come.” said: “Medicine is a journey, severance and academic excel- WCM-Q, and faculty in New Hospital – one of the world’s trainee doctors. “These young people are The White Coat Ceremony not only a journey to acquire lence that they will need as a York via video link. As they be- foremost teaching hospitals. Dr Sheikh added: “The the very future of medicine in is the culmination of WCM-Q’s knowledge and progress pro- physician. come more experienced, they Dr Javaid Sheikh, dean of white coat is recognised Qatar. Together with Weill Cor- orientation period when new fessionally, but a journey of The students will now fol- will begin training in partner in- WCM-Q, said the White Coat throughout the world as a sym- nell’s other alumni, they will be students are welcomed to the self-discover.”