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Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday crowned Al Duhail club, winners of H H the Amir Football Cup, after they beat Al Sadd 4-1 in the final match held at Al Janoub Stadium. H H the Amir honoured the players of Al Duhail Sports Club with the Cup and presented them with gold medals and presented Al Sadd players with silver medals. H H the Amir along with a large number of citizens and residents travelled on Doha Metro to the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah for the match.

of citizens and residents travelled This is the second 2022 FIFA be reduced to 20,000 and the “It’s a marvelous stadium. It’s on Doha Metro before embarking World Cup stadium to be same number of seats will be a grand football venue with a lot on a bus to reach the venue. unveiled by Qatar in 24 months. given to countries keen to of uniqueness. It is different. I like I am proud of Doha Metro, one of the most important infrastructure projects A brief yet bright opening Two summers ago, the Supreme develop the game in Asia. The it,” Cafu, who lifted the 2002 of our country, which I took tonight to attend the final of Amir Cup football ceremony replete with music and Committee for Delivery and new stadium has reportedly FIFA World Cup for Brazil, said between Al Sadd and Al Duhail. I wish success to the two teams, while remem- a laser show launched the pro- Legacy (SC) opened the iconic come at a cost of $575m. yesterday. “I am sure Qatar are bering the late engineer Zaha Hadid, who innovated the design of this spec- ceedings. Later fireworks lit up Khalifa International Stadium Scores of former football progressing nicely. They have tacular stadium, which named today as Al Janoub Stadium. the night sky over Al Janoub with a similar spectacular stars also joined in the celebra- done fantastic job. Qatar is doing Stadium. opening ceremony. tions last night including Roberto all the right things to stage a great A short video detailing Built from scratch, the Carlos, Cafu, Ronald de Boer and World Cup. They are ready to RIZWAN REHMAT Infantino joining scores of Qatar’s pearling history was also ground-breaking ceremony of Ruud Gullit. Qatar’s track and field welcome the world,” the THE PENINSULA foreign dignitaries, Ministers and played on the new ground’s two Al Janoub Stadium took place in star Mutaz Barshim was also in the 48-year-old added. retired football stars at the big screens. Ghanim Al Muftah, 2014. In just five years, the stands to watch what turned out “As for the national team, Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin opening ceremony, the Amir often dubbed the Qatari “miracle 40,000-seater venue - designed to be an enthralling encounter Qatar will play at the Copa Hamad Al Thani last night inau- walked into the new 2022 FIFA child” for having overcome the by late British-Iraqi architect between the country’s top two America next month. It will be gurated the brand new Al Janoub World Cup stadium — a fully air- physical limits imposed by rare Zaha Hadid - has now joined the teams. Spanish football hero good for the players. It is a big Stadium where more than conditioned venue — to rap- Caudal Regression Syndrome list of stadiums completed by Fernando Hierro, Youri Djorkaeff, tournament and Qatar have the 36,000 fans witnessed a thrilling turous cheer from fans of the which impaired the development Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Sabri Lamouchi, Nasser Hamdan opportunity to learn a lot as they Amir Cup final between Al two sides. of his lower spine, delivered a Cup. and former Real Madrid president build a strong squad,” he said. Duhail and Al Sadd. A few minutes earlier the speech to loud cheer from the After the World Cup, the Ramon Calderon were also present `P2 With FIFA President Gianni Amir along with a large number packed stadium. capacity of the new stadium will on the occasion. `Sports 18,19 & 20 Qatar assigns economic Qatar Airways celebrates sponsorship zones on shores under of FIFA Women’s World Cup in France its sovereignty THE PENINSULA QNA/DOHA ever before, and the FIFA forward to celebrating the spirit DOHA Women’s World Cup France of the game this summer in The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Ahmed 2019™ is the place where the France.” bin Hassan Al Hammadi, who is also Chair of the ministry’s Qatar Airways, the Official hopes and dreams of many fans 24 qualifying teams will Committee on the Law of the Sea, issued a statement on the State Partner and Official Airline of and supporters come true. It is compete in nine cities of Qatar’s assigning of its economic zones on its shores and the FIFA, unveiled stunning new TVC truly a wonderful celebration of throughout France this summer, shores of islands in the Arabian Gulf under its sovereignty, which campaign celebrating the most the women’s game. Our new including Paris, which will host included an exclusive economic zone on its shores and the shores exciting moment yet to come in campaign expresses the the opening match, as well as in the Arabian Gulf under its sovereignty. women’s team sports: the FIFA excitement of the many fans all Reims, Valenciennes, Le Havre, Exclusive economic zones of the State of Qatar are measured from Women’s World Cup France over the world who will be Rennes, Grenoble, Montpellier, the baseline of its regional sea in the main shores and the shores of 2019, taking place from June 7 – watching the tournament as well Nice and Lyon, which will host islands that belong to it, and extends 200 nautical miles or to the borders July 7 in cities throughout France. as the tens of thousands who will the semi-finals and final match. of the territorial waters of the neighboring countries in accordance to The innovative new film fea- travel to France to cheer for their In May 2017, the award-winning Qatar Airways Group Chief bilateral agreements signed between those countries. The State of Qatar tures a mother telling her national team in person. As an airline announced its ground- Executive, Akbar Al Baker exercise full sovereign rights over the natural resources found in its daughter a wonderful bedtime airline, we believe in the power breaking sponsorship deal with exclusive economic zones in terms of exploration, use, management, story. It is a flight of imagination, of sports to unite people, and we FIFA, which saw it become the and development of these resources and maintaining them. Qatar also in which she describes an a magical land, where the story look forward to bringing fans Official Partner and Official has full sovereignty over the zone for conducting scientific research, amazing new land where of women’s football comes alive. together in France this summer Airline of FIFA until 2022. The establishing marine facilities, man-made islands, and taking the nec- women’s football reigns, where Their relationship is a genuine to take part in the most exciting agreement also sees Qatar essary measures to protect the marine environment. players rule and fans from many anchor for the emotion and event yet in women’s sports.” Airways become the Official Foreign ships are not allowed to fish in the exclusive economic nations gather to cheer. The film optimism surrounding the Qatar Airways Senior Vice- Airline Partner of the 2019, 2020, zone mentioned in the declaration unless they obtain a licence from features one of the most famous biggest moment yet in women’s President, Marketing and Cor- 2021 and 2022 editions of the the designated Qatari authorities. Foreign ships that want to conduct faces from the world of football, team sports: the FIFA Women’s porate Communications, Salam FIFA Club World Cup, the FIFA scientific research or hydrographic surveys in the area must inform Brazilian football superstar World Cup France 2019. The look Al Shawa, said: “The FIFA U-20 World Cup, the FIFA U-17 the designated Qatari authorities before carrying out those activ- Neymar, celebrating with fellow and feel is fantasy-like, and the Women’s World Cup France World Cup, FIFA U-20 Women’s ities. The rights practiced by Qatar in its exclusive economic zone football fans. story is epic and expressive, 2019 is set to be one of the most World Cup, the FIFA U-17 will not have any implications on the freedom of navigation in inter- By the film’s end, we realise highlighting the dreams of both thrilling events on the global Women’s World Cup, the FIFA national waters that are carried out by other countries, in line with that mother and daughter are in players and fans alike. sports calendar this summer. We Beach Soccer World Cup, the international law. The declaration was made in the context of Qatar’s fact onboard a Qatar Airways Qatar Airways Group Chief are tremendously proud to be FIFA Futsal World Cup, the FIFA commitment to the implementation of the United Nations Convention aircraft flying to the very desti- Executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: the Official Partner and Official eWorld Cup, and the FIFA on the Law of the Sea of 1982, particularly articles 74 and 75. nation she has been describing: “Women’s football is bigger than Airline of FIFA, and we look Women’s World CupTM. 02 HOME FRIDAY 17 MAY 2019 Amir inaugurates Al Janoub Stadium

Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday crowned Al Duhail club, winners of H H the Amir Football Cup, after they beat Al Sadd 4-1 in the final match held at Al Janoub Stadium. H H the Amir honoured the players of Al Duhail Sports Club with the Cup and presented them with gold medals and presented Al Sadd players with silver medals. H H the Amir along with a large number of citizens and residents travelled on Doha Metro to the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah.

FROM PAGE 1 De Boer, 49, was just as “Of course you can’t compare It is hard work but I am sure they star Carlos said: “It feels great to for football. It is the second Gullit, who guided Nether- amazed as the other invited the old stadiums from the time I will pull it off. Qatar team is pro- be here. There’s a great atmos- opening of a 2022 World Cup lands to 1988 Euro title, said: “I guests. played here. gressing well. phere. This stadium looks venue and the stadium is think they have made a “When we just arrived, I saw The old Al Rayyan and Al “There’s still 2-3 years to go amazing. Like always, Qatar amazing. All the stadiums for the statement there. I think they the stadium beauty from outside. Wakrah stadiums were not bad. before the World Cup so they have done an amazing job World Cup which are coming up have done a great job. And now From inside what I like it is a But this is what you need since have time to improve their building this stadium. Everything are stadiums of the future - dif- we have this new stadium - I proper football stadium,” De we are heading to 2022. Every players further. I am sure they looks top class.” ferent stadiums, different atmos- think it looks wonderful. Again, Boer, who won more than a 60 time I come here, I am surprised. are on the right track,” the retired Hierro, who played for Al phere. I am a hundred percent a sign to the world what Qataris caps for the Netherlands, said in I was here eight months ago. I Dutch star added. Gharafa before retiring, said yes- sure that this is going to be a can do.” an interview yesterday. am sure they will achieve a lot. Brazil’s retired World Cup terday: “The atmosphere is great great World Cup.”

Amir congratulates King of Norway Amir issues law on maritime areas and decrees to ratify MoU

DOHA: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin QNA the energy field between the Education in the State of Qatar of Paraguay signed in Doha on law in line with Article 68 of the Hamad Al Thani and Deputy Amir DOHA Ministry of Energy and Industry and the Ministry of Education in February 11 2018, annexed to this constitution. H H the Amir issued H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al in the State of Qatar and Ministry the Republic of Singapore signed decree and shall have the powers Decree No. 26 of 2019 to ratify Thani sent yesterday cables of con- Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin of Energy of the Republic of Bul- in Doha on March 6 2016, of a law in line with Article 68 of an MoU between Qatar Media gratulations to King Harald V of Hamad Al Thani issued yesterday garia signed in Sofia on March 8, annexed to this decree and shall the constitution. Corporation and Turkish Radio Norway on the occasion of his coun- Law No. (12) of 2019 on the 2018, annexed to this decree and have the powers of a law in line H H the Amir issued Decree and Television Corporation try’s Constitution Day. Prime Minister maritime zones of the State of shall have the powers of a law in with Article 68 of the No. 25 of 2019 to ratify an signed in Doha on November 15, and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Qatar. The law is effective line with Article 68 of the constitution. agreement on encouraging and 2017, annexed to this decree and Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al starting from its date of publi- constitution. H H the Amir issued Decree protecting mutual investments shall have the powers of law in Thani sent a cable of congratula- cation in the official gazette. H H the Amir also issued No. 24 of 2019 to ratify an between the governments of the line with Article 68 of the con- tions to the Prime Minister of the H H the Amir issued yes- Decree No. 23 of 2019 to ratify agreement on encouraging and State of Qatar and the Togolese stitution. The decrees are Kingdom of Norway, Erna Solberg, terday Decree No. 22 of 2019 rat- an MoU to cooperate in the edu- protecting mutual investments Republic signed in Doha on April effective starting from their date on the occasion of her country’s ifying a memorandum of under- cation field between the Ministry between the governments of the 30, 2018, annexed to this decree of issue and are to be published Constitution Day. QNA standing (MoU) to cooperate in of Education and Higher State of Qatar and the Republic and shall have the powers of a in the official gazette. Amir issues instruments of ratification Palestinian Prime Minister QNA education and scientific research trade and technical cooperation DOHA between the Government of the State between the Government of the State praises support of Qatar of Qatar and the Republic of Moldova of Qatar and the Government of the Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad signed in Doha on December 17, 2018. Republic of Zimbabwe signed in Doha QNA in his office in Ramallah with Chairman Al Thani issued yesterday an H H the Amir issued an instrument on 7/5/2018. RAMALLAH of the Qatari Committee for the Recon- instrument of ratification approving of ratification approving a draft mem- H H the Amir issued an instrument struction of Gaza Ambassador Mohammed a draft air services agreement between orandum of understanding for coop- of ratification approving a draft mem- Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Al Emadi, Shtayyeh expressed appreci- the Government of the State of Qatar eration in the fields of youth and sports orandum of understanding for Shtayyeh praised the efforts of the State ation for Qatar’s efforts to support people and the Government of the Republic between the Government of the State bilateral cooperation to establish the of Qatar in supporting citizens in the Gaza in the Gaza Strip which is witnessing dire of Rwanda signed in Doha on of Qatar and the Government of the joint ministerial committee for eco- Strip. humanitarian conditions and needs all November 15, 2018. Republic of Paraguay signed in nomic, commercial and technical The Palestinian Prime Minister reit- possible assistance. H H the Amir issued an instrument Asuncion on October 3, 2018. cooperation between the Government erated his thanks for the Qatari support The government is trying to provide of ratification approving a draft mem- H H the Amir issued an instrument of the State of Qatar and the Gov- provided to the Palestinian government everything possible help to alleviate the orandum of understanding for coop- of ratification approving the ratifi- ernment of the Republic of Ecuador, in the form of grants and loans. suffering of the people there, along with eration in the field of education, higher cation of an agreement on economic, signed in Quito on October 1, 2018. During a meeting Wednesday evening the reconciliation’s efforts, he added. FRIDAY 17 MAY 2019 HOME 03 Prime Minister meets WEF President Awareness reduces complications in heart patients during Ramadan

FAZEENA SALEEM impact on patients with stable It is also advisable for people THE PENINSULA heart conditions who have no to consume four smaller meals recurrent symptoms, such as instead of two large meals in People with heart problems chest pain or shortness of breath. Ramadan and to maintain developing complications while “In fact, fasting could be ben- physical exercise, even by taking fasting has reduced due to eficial for them. Lower food a short walk. awareness and proper medical intake; abstaining from smoking, However, fasting could guidance provided by the Hamad which will relieve the system of adversely affect patients with Medical Corporation’s heart tobacco’s harmful effects; and the heart conditions that require con- Hospital. stress-reduced atmosphere asso- stant professional observation. People with heart problems ciated with the Holy Month of Such conditions such as heart should take extra precautions Ramadan; will reduce heart patients who experience while fasting during Ramadan, disease risk in general, and also recurrent chest pain, patients and consult their cardiologists in have a positive impact on people with heart failure who experience order to avoid complications, said with heart conditions,” said Al fatigue or lack of energy and Dr Nora Al Jefairi, Consultant, Jefairi. shortness of breath, as they need Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani met yesterday electrophysiologist and cardiol- “People with heart problems frequent dosages of diuretic med- with the President of World Economic Forum, Borge Brende. During the meeting, they reviewed ogist at the Heart Hospital. are advised to eat in small por- ications, patients where the bilateral cooperation between the State of Qatar and the Forum, in addition to a number of topics “Patients have awareness. tions, and to avoid fatty and salty heart’s aortic valve is narrowed of common interest. Many patients approach us before foods, as well as large quantities (stenosis) or inflamed, heart fasting and we advise according of beverages (which could lead patients who are on blood to their health condition partic- to shortness of breath). Smaller thinners or anticoagulants, ularly in determining the proper food portions trigger favorable patients on malignant arrhythmia Mada Center celebrates Global timing and dosage of medica- hormonal and metabolic changes medications tions. This has a big impact and which will increase the pro- People with heart conditions we don’t see patients coming to duction of good cholesterol and are advised to seek urgent pro- Accessibility Awareness Day complications due to fasting,” she decrease bad cholesterol. The fessional medical advice or dial QNA and events, and several training presented various instructions said speaking to media persons outcome of these factors will be 999 for HMC’s Ambulance DOHA workshops for ICT-related on using the keyboard instead yesterday. best if patients manage to reduce Service if they experience any stakeholders, and a specialised of the mouse as a mean of Fasting has no negative weight as a result,” she added. difficulties or emergencies. Mada Assistive Technology workshop on digital access tools digital access. Center of the Ministry of and features according to the This awareness campaign Transport and Communications global standards adopted by comes within the framework of yesterday launched an Mada’s staff. the implementation of the Qatar’s pavilion at Beijing Expo hosts awareness campaign to mark The campaign launched a Center’s 2019-2021 strategy to the Global Accessibility social awareness campaign on make education and culture ‘Desert Rose’ book signing ceremony Awareness Day to raise “not to use the mouse for one accessible to all through ICT awareness of the community hour” when surfing the Internet access. and strategic partners of the or using a computer to rec- The Center is working to QNA translated to the Chinese lan- its opening 18 days ago. Center and enhance accessi- ognize the importance of digital improve the ICT ecosystem to BEIJING guage with the support of Qatar’s pavilion is among the bility in various sectors. access to people with functional integrate persons with disabil- Ambassador of the State of Qatar largest pavilions participating in The week-long campaign limitations. ities and older persons into the The pavilion of the State of Qatar to the People’s Republic of China the expo. It is also the largest includes a number of activities The campaign also digital community. at the Beijing International ultan bin Salmeen Al Mansouri, foreign pavilion in the fair. Built Horticultural Exhibition (Expo and Deputy Commissioner- on a total area of 2100 square 2019) hosted, in Beijing General of Qatar pavilion at meters, it was designed by Qatari yesterday, a reading and signing Beijing Exhibition Dr Fayqa engineer Fatima Fawzi, and it is Chance of scattered light rain ceremony for the story of ‘Desert Ashkanani, and with the active deeply connected to the Qatari Rose’ by writer and artist Lina contribution of the Embassy of community. Al Aali. the State of Qatar in Beijing, The Qatari pavilion at the between tomorrow and Tuesday The ceremony was attended adding she is seeking to spread Beijing Expo 2019 presents by a number of senior officials the culture of the desert rose not Qatar’s experience in gardening, THE PENINSULA between 5 to 15 kt with gusts It’s worth mentioning that of Expo 2019 and the commis- only in Chinese and Arabic, but agriculture, agricultural solu- DOHA reaching 25 kt inshore in some chance of rain is usually rare sioners and heads of the in all languages in order to reach tions and green development, areas may cause rising dust and during this time of year pavilions of participating a large number of children highlights Qatar’s development The Qatar Meteorology a visibility drop below 3km or according to climate records in countries. around the world. and urbanization experience, Department has forecast cloudy less at times In addition, wave the country. Artist Lina Alali said in a The pavilion of the State of introduces the world to the weather is expected from height expected to rise to 7 Ft at The Qatar Meteorology statement that the story of Qatar at the Beijing Expo 2019 culture and history of Qatar, tomorrow until Tuesday with a times during thundery rain. Department also urged all “Desert Rose” stems from the opened its doors to the public on presents the Qatar National chance of scattered rain mostly Maximum temperatures people to be cautious, check desert environment and is linked April 29 and will run until Vision 2030, as well as highlights light in intensity. expected to range between 33°C weather forecast before going to the educational values of the October 7. Qatar’s preparations for hosting The prevailing wind during to 40°C during daytime across to sea as well as to follow latest child, pointing out that she was A quarter of a million visitors the horticultural exhibition in this period will be northeasterly the country and minimums updates through it’s official inspired by the idea of the story. of various nationalities and ages 2021, and its preparations to host to southeasterly ranging in speed between 25°C to 30°C. social media accounts. The story, she said, was have visited the Pavilion since the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Al Najada Hotel offers charms of Qatari heritage to guests THE PENINSULA design and a contemporary and exclusive rooms and suites international and Arabic speci- DOHA colour palate. This is comple- that are perfect for large families. alities including Middle Eastern mented by crafted tile work in In addition, neighbouring Al mezzah, freshly prepared salads In Qatar’s fast expanding capital, vibrant yellows and blues, cre- Najada Hotel Apartments, part and local desserts. residents and travellers can ating a sophisticated yet lively of Souq Al Najada, offers a home Other distinctive features discover the charms of Qatari ambience throughout the away from home for long-stay include live cooking stations, a heritage at Al Najada Hotel. As a property. business travellers and barbeque for dinner and Friday new addition to the collection of The open and expansive families. Brunch. hotels in Souq Waqif, Al Najada guest rooms and suites have The restaurants at Al Najada Missan, a dessert-only res- offers new heights of Arabian been designed to feel elegant yet Hotel are more than places to taurant, is a unique gastronomic hospitality to hotel and relaxed with plush interiors and simply eat and drink, they are experience - an experimental apartment guests. classic hues. Private balconies places to discover new flavours journey created by the hotel’s Centrally located on a her- open over the piazza with views and revisit old favourites. talented pastry team to stimulate itage site between Grand Hamad of the city, with guests staying Al Baraha is a light, bright the senses. street and the hustle and bustle on the upper floors of the hotel restaurant lit by the Qatari sun- For those who want to of Souq Waqif and the Gold Souq, able to enjoy vistas of the West shine streaming through the entertain friends and family, the new hotel is inspired by Bay skyline. windows which overlook the Canela Café is the perfect place Qatari homes and hospitality, With 151 guest rooms and spacious outdoor terrace and to unwind and enjoy a mid- showcasing a mix of Arabic flair suites, Al Najada Hotel places an across the piazza to Souq Al morning coffee, small bites and A night view of Al Najada Hotel. and European elegance. emphasis on privacy with a Najada. Al Baraha Restaurant an array of sweet treats. The hotel’s design gracefully variety of accommodation offers a sumptuous daily The hotel is also home to tranquil courtyard. corporate meetings for up to 400 blends traditional architecture including the luxurious Al Najada breakfast buffet, while for dinner the impressive Al Najada Designed to stylishly host guests, it is the venue of choice and facades with modern Arabic Suite, split-level Duplex Suites guests choose from an array of Ballroom, opening onto a weddings, social occasions and in downtown Doha. Municipality Ministry organises tours under safe shopping campaign THE PENINSULA The campaign aims to implemented in cooperation DOHA promote awareness with various youth centres and schools, helps train participants The Ministry of Municipality and of food safety by in the best ways to shop, ensure Environment organised a field informing the public the safety of food items and their tour in its awareness campaign about the important conformity to health specifica- entitled ‘safe shopping’ to train rules and bases to tions before purchasing them, in participants on the correct addition to the best food trans- behaviours of shopping and food be acquired when portation and storage methods safety. purchasing any food to maintain their quality and The campaign, which was product. safety. organised by the Department of She pointed out the cam- Public Relations in cooperation paign targets all segments of the with the Municipality of Al purchasing any food product. society, adding that several Rayyan and Al Aziziyah Youth Nouf Bakhamis, Head of the events have been organized in Center, witnessed huge turnout. Awareness Division of the cooperation with Qatari Center It aims to promote awareness of Department of Public Relations of Social Cultural for the Deaf, food safety by informing the and Communication at the Min- and Doha Youth Center to public about the important rules istry, stressed that the ‘safe achieve community partnership The participants at the campaign. and bases to be acquired when shopping’ campaign, which is for all segments of society. 04 MIDDLE EAST / AFRICA FRIDAY 17 MAY 2019 Saudi-led warplanes pound Houthis after pipeline attack AFP Aid group Doctors “Death to America, death to SANA’A Without Borders said Israel,” they chanted, unsure whether the youngster was alive Saudi-led coalition warplanes that at least four or dead. bombed Yemeni rebel targets people were killed and The rebels said their attack including in the capital yesterday 48 injured in Sana’a in on the Saudi pipeline was a following insurgent drone strikes “several airstrikes” by response to “crimes” committed on a key oil pipeline that Riyadh by Riyadh during its bloody air said were ordered by its arch- the Saudi-led coalition. war in Yemen, which has been rival Tehran. criticised repeatedly by the The new bombardment came United Nations and human rights after the UN envoy, who has been “a number of legitimate military groups. spearheading efforts to end more targets” that the rebels used to The drone strikes further than four years of conflict in the store munitions. raised tensions in the region after Arab world’s poorest country, The rebels’ Al Masirah tele- the mysterious sabotage of warned Yemen still faced the vision said the coalition carried several oil tankers and the US threat of plunging into all-out out at least 19 strikes, 11 of them deployment of an aircraft carrier war. The Saudi deputy defence in the capital. strike group and B-52 bombers minister said that Tuesday’s A strike on one Sanaa neigh- to the Gulf over alleged threats attack by Yemeni rebels on a bourhood killed six people and from Iran. The speaker of Smoke billows following an airstrike by Saudi-led coalition warplanes in the Yemeni capital Sana’a, major pipeline in his country was wounded 10, Dr Mokhtar Kuwait’s National Assembly said yesterday. “tightening the noose” around Mohammed of the capital’s the risk of a war breaking out in peace efforts. Republic Hospital said. the region was high. Iranian-backed Huthi militias foreign affairs, Adel al-Jubeir, has set in with third city Taez The Saudi-led coalition, Aid group Doctors Without “Chances are high, and things against the two Aramco pumping charged that the Huthis were and the vital Red Sea aid port of which has been battling the Huthi Borders said that at least four are not going the way we hoped stations proves that these “sacrificing the need of the Hodeida turned into rebels since March 2015, con- people were killed and 48 injured for,” Marzuk al-Ghanem told militias are merely a tool that Yemeni people for the benefit of battlegrounds. firmed that its warplanes were in Sana’a in “several airstrikes” reporters following a closed-door Iran’s regime uses to implement Iran”. In December, UN mediators carrying out multiple strikes by the Saudi-led coalition. meeting. its expansionist agenda in the Saudi Arabia and its allies brokered hard-won truce deals across rebel-held territory in A correspondent saw one “The situation in the region region,” the prince said on intervened in Yemen when Pres- for both cities during talks in Yemen. “We have begun to residential building that had been is not reassuring and calls for Twitter. ident Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi Sweden but the hoped for launch air strikes targeting sites reduced to rubble by an air strike. preparing for all possibilities.” “The terrorist acts, ordered fled into Saudi exile as the rebels momentum for talks on a com- operated by the Houthi militia, Residents were using their bare Saudi Arabia’s deputy by the regime in Tehran, and closed in on his last refuge in prehensive peace has failed to including in Sanaa,” a coalition hands in a desperate search for defence minister, Khalid bin carried out by the Huthis, are Yemen’s second city Aden after materialise. Three women were official, who declined to be iden- survivors. Salman, charged the pipeline tightening the noose around the sweeping through most of the killed in clashes Wednesday in tified, said. “God is greatest,” they attack was carried out on Iranian ongoing political efforts.” rest of the country. Hodeida, a doctor at Al Thawra The coalition said it had hit shouted as they pulled out a child. orders. “The attack by the The Saudi state minister for A grinding war of attrition hospital said. Iranian missiles on small boats spotted in Gulf: US

AFP reports in The New York Times “What the military and the Takht-Ravanchi, did not deny WASHINGTON saying that Washington reacted intelligence are concerned about the shipment of the missiles in to aerial photos from US intelli- is the intent,” the US official said. an interview with National A US official said yesterday that gence agencies showing tradi- The Trump administration Public Radio. Iranian missiles loaded on small tional boats carrying Iranian has been ramping up pressure “We have to prepare our- boats in the Persian Gulf were missiles in the Gulf, one of the on Tehran for the past 10 days, selves,” he said. “I am not in a among the “threats” that have world’s most strategic reinforcing its military presence position to talk about military triggered a beefed-up military waterways. in the Gulf region to ward off preparedness in Iran. But what deployment in the region. The fully-assembled mis- what it warned were Iranian I can tell you is that all these alle- “The missiles on civilian siles were loaded on the boats threats to US assets and allies gations are part of fake allega- boats are a concern,” said the by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, there, without providing any evi- tions which are being directed official, who asked not to be which the US has designated a dence of the danger. against Iran to prepare some- named. “foreign terrorist organization,” The Iranian ambassador to thing like a conflict or something The person was confirming the newspaper reported. the United Nations, Majid like a war.”

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (right), shaking hands Two killed in with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif at Abe’s Sudan protesters vow to official residence in Tokyo, yesterday. Dubai plane crash press on after talks suspended AFP No possibility of talks DUBAI AFP with US, says Iran’s Zarif KHARTOUM The pilot and co-pilot of a small plane were killed in a crash AFP Sudanese protesters voiced yesterday, causing delays at TOKYO regret yesterday at an army Dubai airport, the emirate’s decision to suspend crucial talks government media office said. Iran’s foreign minister said yesterday there is “no possibility” of on installing civilian rule but “An accident involving a negotiations with the United States to reduce spiralling tensions, vowed to press on with a sit-in small plane with four pas- Japan’s Kyodo news agency reported. despite being targeted in fresh sengers occurred resulting in “No, there is no possibility for negotiations,” the news agency violence. the death of the pilot and his cited Mohammad Javad Zarif as telling reporters in Tokyo, where Army generals and protest assistant,” it said in a statement. he is meeting with Japanese officials. Kyodo said the comment leaders had been expected to The small Diamond Air- was in response to a question on whether he would be open to come to an agreement on craft, owned by US tech giant bilateral talks with Washington aimed at easing tensions. Wednesday over the make-up Honeywell, crashed due to a It did not immediately carry additional comments from Zarif, of a new body to govern Sudan technical malfunction, it said. but public broadcaster NHK also quoted the foreign minister as for three years. The issue is the “All operations at the Dubai describing US pressure on Iran as an “act of suicide”. thorniest to have come up in airport are running smoothly Zarif also reportedly dismissed US President Donald Trump’s ongoing talks on reinstating after a slight delay and assertion in a tweet that Iran would soon seek negotiations. civilian rule after the generals diversion of some flights as a Sudanese protesters are gathered during a sit-in outside military “I don’t know why President Trump is confident, but it’s took over following the ouster precautionary measure to headquarters after clashing with security forces in Khartoum, totally wrong,” NHK quoted Zarif as saying. of longtime autocratic president ensure security,” it added. The quotes on NHK were published in Japanese, and it was Omar Al Bashir last month. yesterday. Dubai’s international airport is not immediately clear whether they were translated from English But in the early hours of yes- one of the world’s busiest avi- or Farsi. terday, the chief of Sudan’s capital and “stop provoking Wednesday’s meeting was to ation hubs. The top Iranian diplomat, who met with Japan’s Prime Min- ruling military council, General security forces”. finalise the agreement, which ister Shinzo Abe yesterday, earlier accused Washington of an Abdel Fattah Al Burhan, The Alliance for Freedom would have stopped the escala- Rocket strike on “unacceptable” escalation in tensions, and said Tehran was announced the talks had been and Change, the group leading tions such as roadblocks.” Syria refugee camp showing “maximum restraint”. suspended for 72 hours as the protest movement and nego- The protest movement Washington withdrew a year ago from a nuclear deal with security in Khartoum had dete- tiating the transfer of power with vowed to press on with the sit-in kills 10 civilians Tehran and re-imposed sanctions, prompting a deterioration in riorated. He demanded that the army rulers, called the move and called on its supporters to relations. But the crisis has deepened in recent week, with the protesters dismantle roadblocks “regrettable”. “It ignores the launch rallies heading to the REUTERS/ GENEVA US deploying an aircraft carrier strike group and B-52 bomber in Khartoum, open bridges and developments achieved in nego- protest camp after breaking the to the Gulf over alleged threats from Iran. railway lines connecting the tiations so far... and the fact that Ramadan fast. At least 10 civilians were killed and 30 wounded in Syria by a rocket strike on the Neirab camp for Palestinian refugees Israel army ends probe into death of disabled Palestinian protester close to the city of Aleppo on Tuesday night, the United AGENCIES Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. forces initially responded with chair-bound amputee’s death. to three million Palestinians. But Nations said in a statement JERUSALEM Haaretz quoted an Israeli riot dispersal measures,” the Meanwhile, anti-settlement the report does not include yesterday. military spokesman as saying spokesman said. He added: “In watchdog Peace Now said yes- Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem, “As families gathered to The Israeli army has ended its that the army’s criminal investi- a small number of cases, live fire terday that Israel had built nearly the mainly Palestinian sector of break their fasts for the investigation into the death of gation division had “questioned was directed at the lower portion 20,000 settler homes in the the city. Ramadan Iftar meal, several Ibrahim Nayef Abu Thurayeh, a soldiers and commanders who of the bodies of the main rioters.” occupied West Bank in the past The entry of US President rockets hit the densely popu- 29-year-old disabled Palestinian witnessed the incident and But according to a medical decade under Benjamin Netan- Donald Trump into the Oval lated Neirab camp for Palestine killed in 2017 near the Gaza- examined video footage… but report cited by the Associated yahu’s premiership, .It said that Office led to a sudden increase refugees in Aleppo,” the Israel buffer zone, Haaretz found no evidence that Abu Press, the young man died of a 19,346 settler homes were built in Israeli spending on settle- statement from the UN human- reported late on Wednesday. Thuraya was killed by direct brain hemorrhage after having between 2009, the year that ments in the occupied West itarian aid agency UNRWA When he was killed, Abu Israeli army fire”. sustained a gunshot injury to the Netanyahu became prime min- Bank, new data shows. said. Thurayeh — who lost both legs “The investigation found that head. ister for a second time, and the Figures provided by Israeli “Among those killed were to an Israeli airstrike in 2008 -- after Palestinian protesters Following the incident, the end of 2018. government show that spending four children, the youngest just had been taking part in a protest hurled makeshift grenades, pipe UN called on Israel to launch an About 630,000 Israeli set- on roads, schools and public six years old. A number of the against US President Donald bombs, firebombs and rocks at “independent and impartial” tlers live in the West Bank and buildings increased by 39% more injured remain in critical Trump’s decision to recognise Israeli soldiers, the investigation into the wheel- east Jerusalem in tense proximity than a third in 2017. condition.” FRIDAY 17 MAY 2019 ISLAM 05 To become Angel-like in Ramadan

SHIBLI NUMANI & SULAIMAN NADWI wants which can possibly be avoided and thus try to attain the status of an f one tries to find out the causes of angelic being for that short while at least. human misfortunes and failures, Because the duty of an angel is the obe- in the final analysis one will dis- dience and worship of Allah, a human cover that a human being is a being should also regard this to be as far bundle of various needs and a as possible the object and duty of his Icaptive of many wants. No spiritual and own life for that period. physical action of his is free from need The holy Quran has unveiled all and want. Morality, which to some these secrets and truths by one single extent is concerned with spirituality, word ‘Taqwa’ (self-restraint), and when analyzed, is also seen to be based because the purpose of fasting was on some kind of need. Therefore all common to all religions, the Holy Quran human misfortunes and failures are has mentioned them also. simply the result of need or want. If a Fasting is prescribed to you as It was person frees himself of all needs then prescribed to those before you, that you he becomes an angelic (angel like) being may (learn) self-restraint,.. (Quran 2:183) instead of a human being. The object and purpose of fasting No doubt the needs and wants of is self-restraint (Taqwa), i.e. to keep human beings are vast and endless, but one’s desires under control and to it is worth pondering what and how keep oneself safe from emotional much are his real needs. He has in his turmoil. From this it is evident that heart a stockpile of desires, a collection fasting has been made compulsory to of wishes and self-made needs, but he work as a spiritual treatment. Pro- has to ask himself questions whether it ceeding further, the Holy Quran has is possible for him to live without fancy elucidated further the purpose of clothes, luxury houses, decadent foods fasting in Islam: and extravagant cars. Will he not be able Ramadhan is the (month) in which to live if he is devoid of wealth, pomp was sent down the Qur’an, as a guide to and glory? There have been people who mankind, also clear (Signs) for guidance have given up all their comforts and yet The object and purpose of fasting is self-restraint (Taqwa), i.e. to keep and judgment (Between right and have survived. Prophet Abraham and one’s desires under control and to keep oneself safe from emotional wrong). So every one of you who is Adam, peace be upon them, are held up present (at his home) during that month as examples of God’s most devoted turmoil. From this it is evident that fasting has been made compulsory should spend it in fasting, but if any one servants who gave up their kingship, and to work as a spiritual treatment. is ill, or on a journey, the prescribed acquired an exulted spiritual life. period (Should be made up) by days After negating and denying oneself later. Allah intends every facility for you; the self-made needs, perhaps the vast a desire for excessive pleasure and fun. pleasures and for these two things, food. All sins and crimes are the end He does not want to put to difficulties. assembly of so-called wants will shrink On this account, if a dividing line is to namely food and drink. results of these desires. If these desires (He wants you) to complete the pre- and be confined to a couple of real basic be drawn separating a human being In order to combat materialistic and wants are lost, then surely he will scribed period, and to glorify Him in that needs, such as food and drink, without from an angel, this food and drink will evils, all the religions of world have be able to see a glimpse of the Angelic He has guided you; and perchance ye which it is not possible to be alive. The be found to distinguish the two and to made it a primary condition of fasting world in this human world. shall be grateful. (Quran 2:185) physical and spiritual survival of the be the root of all the differences and dis- from food and drinks to various extent. However, as long as a human being body depends only on the life-breath tinctions between them. If all human The real object is that a human being is alive it is impossible for him to avoid Excerpted from “Worship in Islam” which itself is dependent on a few crimes and sins are listed and if the basic might gradually decrease the multi- food completely, so all religions have Translation by Rizwan Uddin Ahmad and morsels of food and a few sips of water. reasons of greed, avarice, destruction plicity of his needs and by continuous specified only a certain limited periods Muhammad Aslam of Worship in Siratun The truth is that from that point onward and murder are sought, the ultimate link efforts of trying to free himself of for abstaining from food. During this Nabi compiled by Syed Sulaiman Nadwi any excess in food and drink is merely will be found in the excessive desire for excessive desire for power and want of period, a human being should avoid all and Shibli Numani. Our Children in Ramadan

aami returned home after deco- give them toys to play with to help them during the Taraaweeh prayers with the rating the street with his friends forget their hunger and thirst. This indi- grown-up people and they might even R and playing with firecrackers to cates the profound understanding of complete the prayer until the end. Such celebrate the advent of the month of the Companions, may Allah be pleased children might even attend the Tahajjud Ramadan. with them. (voluntary night prayers) and perform As soon as he returned, he went to This is what we should do with our I‘tikaaf (staying in seclusion). his room as he was very tired and fell children. Our children should feel that Unfortunately, the majority of the asleep. He woke up when his father the month of Ramadan is a month that children just pray the ‘Ishaa’ prayer with called him to have Suhoor (the pre- they love. We should instill these feel- their parents, then start playing with dawn meal), “Raami, get up! Today is ings in their hearts from an early age firecrackers outside the mosque. The the first day of Ramadan. Happy so that they are established when they third party does not pray the ‘Ishaa’ Ramadan! Don’t you want to fast?” grow up. prayer at all, but they keep watching Raami replied determinedly, “I do.” Many parents complain that their comedy shows and television pro- His fathers said, “Then get up to have children break their fast or smoke in grams as they imitate their parents Suhoor.” the month of Ramadan, unfortunately and their families. Raami got up and sat at the table, such cases do exist in our Muslim society, Such children are victims of the dis- rubbing his eyes with sleep. Then he but they are the outcome of the par- tractions propagated by the devils from remembered that he would be fasting ents’ negligence in instilling the values humankind and the people of falsehood. the following day, and started eating of loving the month of Ramadan in the Indeed, the month of Ramadan is a great as much food as possible so that he children’s hearts. opportunity to instill faith in the hearts would not feel hungry while fasting. The month of Ramadan is a great of children. We should not let our chil- reproached or given the impression the prayers too, you will be the best He started eating without mentioning educational incubator for our children dren miss this chance. that their fast will not be accepted. For one in the sight of Allah”. the name of Allah (saying Bismillaah) as the communal atmosphere of faith instance, the father whose son observes These statements are encourag- and began wolfing down everything instills many values in our children’s The phenomenon of fasting without fasts, but does not pray, should tell him, ing and do not discourage the child’s in sight. hearts. praying “If you observe prayer while fasting, enthusiasm towards fasting, on the After this, he grabbed the water The Taraaweeh Prayer: A great Unfortunately, this phenomenon is Allah The Almighty would love you contrary, they drive him to obey and took many gulps fearing that he indicator widespread among the adults, not just more” or “ You are a good boy! You Allah The Almighty with love and might feel thirsty while fasting. When Some children love mosques and the children. have observed fast since the begin- commitment. he finished eating, he went to bed to like to stay in them. You can see them However, children should not be ning of this month and if you observe www.islamweb.net sleep once more. His father kept call- ing him to pray Fajr (dawn prayer), but in vain. duty; and the first part of the to prevent their children from Raami thought it would be best to Rulings on fasting Children day would be counted a supere- fasting, contrary to the conduct sleep as much as he could during the rogatory deed for him, and the of the Companions, may Allah day to avoid feeling hungry while fast- group of chosen Fatwas of Ahmad and Abu Daawood was also narrated by Abu Daa- latter part an obligatory duty be pleased with them, under ing. Thus, he woke up when the Maghrib (religious rulings) given on the authority of ‘Amr ibn wood and At-Tirmithi who said for him, if he has not attained the claim that they do so out (sunset) prayer was due. When he got up, A by scholars about the Shu‘ayb from his father from that it is Hasan (good). puberty by the growth of the of mercy and fear for them. In he rushed to the dining room and started fasting of our beloved children. his grandfather that he said coarse hair around the private fact, mercy towards children eating greedily without mentioning the that the Messenger of Allah, Q: Should the child who has parts, i.e. pubic hair, or the dis- is to command them to abide name of Allah (saying Bismillaah). He Q: When should a child start sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( reached the age of discernment charge of semen. by the rites of Islam, accustom did not even praise Allah (say Alham- fasting? At which age does it may Allaah exalt his mention ), be commanded to fast? Would The same applies to the girl, them to such rites, and raise dulillaah) when he finished eating. After become obligatory for him to said: “Command your children he be fulfilling the duty of fast- except that there is a fourth them upon that. Without doubt, this, he sat down to watch comedy shows fast? to pray when they are seven ing if he attains puberty during condition by which she attains this denotes a sound upbring- and children’s programs on television. A: A child is commanded to years old, beat them for leav- the day of fasting? puberty, that is, menstruation. ing and perfect care. pray when he is seven years old, ing it when they are ten years A: When boys and girls It was proven that the Mes- How does your child feel when he is and should be lightly beaten old, and separate their beds.” become seven years old and Shaykh ‘Abdul-‘Azeez Ibn senger of Allah, sallallaahu fasting? for leaving it when he is ten It was narrated by Ahmad on more, they should be com- Baaz: Tuhfat Al-Ikhwaan, p.160 `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allaah Some children, if not most of them, years old, and it becomes the authority of ‘Aa’ishah, may manded to fast, in order to It is stated by scholars that exalt his mention ), said: “The feel afraid of fasting as they will be obligatory for him when he Allah be pleased with her, from get accustomed to it, and it is the guardian should com- man is a guardian in his family, deprived of food, drink and candies for a attains puberty. Puberty is the Messenger of Allah, sallal- incumbent on their parents to mand the children under his and responsible for those under long time. Thus, they fear that they will marked by the discharge of laahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may command them to do so, just as guardianship to fast, in order his guardianship.” It is due on the not be able to perform the fast. semen accompanied by sex- Allaah exalt his mention ), that he they command them to pray. to train them in fasting and for guardians regarding those put Some other children are determined ual arousal, the growth of the said: “The pen (of writing deeds) When they attain puberty, fast- them to get accustomed to it, by Allah The Almighty under and observe fasting throughout the coarse hair round the pubic is lifted from three (types of per- ing becomes obligatory for so that the fundamentals of their guardianship, of the family month of Ramadan from an early age. area, wet dreams which lead sons): from the sleeping person them. If they attain puberty Islam would be imprinted in and children, to fear Allah The The difference between those children to the discharge of semen, or until he wakes, from the child during the day, this day would their souls and become innate Almighty concerning them, and and the other ones lies in their upbringing. reaching fifteen years of age. until he attains puberty and from suffice them for the obligatory within them. However, if it is enjoin upon them what they are How have we trained our children The same applies to the female, the one afflicted by insanity until duty. If a boy is supposed to difficult or harmful for them, commanded to enjoin, of the for the month of Ramadan? in addition to a fourth condi- he becomes sane.” have completed fifteen years they should not be obliged rites of Islam. The Companions, may Allah be tion, that is, menstruation. The same was narrated by of age at noon time and he is to do it. Here, let me bring to Shaykh Muhammad ibn pleased with them, used to let their The basic rule in this him on the authority of ‘Ali, may fasting on that day, this would mind a very important issue Saalih Al-‘Uthaymeen: Kitaab children fast and prevent them from goes back to the narration Allah be pleased with him. It suffice him for the obligatory done by some parents, that is, Ad-Da‘wah: 1:145-146. food, but at the same time they used to 06 ASIA FRIDAY 17 MAY 2019

Oppn moves JeM militants EC over early end of Bengal among 8 dead in campaign Kashmir clashes IANS NEW DELHI AFP/IANS Police said six SRINAGAR suspected rebels, A delegation of opposition a civilian and a parties yesterday met the Two separate gun battles Election Commission and urged between rebels and government policeman were killed it to reconsider its decision to forces in restive Kashmir during the clashes at end the campaigning early in yesterday left eight dead three different places. West Bengal in the wake of including six suspected rebels, violence during BJP President police said. an orchard in neighbouring Amit Shah’s roadshow in A firefight broke out before Shopian district where a group Kolkata on Tuesday. dawn when government forces of rebels were hiding, sparking The delegation, led by Con- besieged a residential area in the another fierce gun battle that gress leader Abhishek Manu city of Pulwama after being told lasted hours and ended with the Singhvi and comprising the about the presence of anti-India deaths of three militants. Aam Aadmi Party’s Sanjay insurgents. Police said that mil- “All the three terrorists found Singh and the Telugu Desam Police intervene during armed clashes with militants in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, yesterday. itants fired at the soldiers and a in the orchard were killed in the Party’s K. Rama Mohan Rao, young man, in whose house the encounter,” regional inspector also sought action against those militants were hiding, was killed general of police Swayam Delhi, seeking the Himalayan support to a Kashmiri struggle Nalthi Pul area. responsible for the violence in the crossfire. Prakash Pani said. territory’s merger with Pakistan for right to self-determination. The Army was called out to during the roadshow. “After the security forces Pani said both the shootouts or outright independence. Meanwhile, authorities assist the civil administration “We urge that the Com- retaliated, three terrorists were were a result of deliberate The conflict has left tens of imposed curfew and called out maintain calm in the town. mission re-considers its killed in the ensuing encounter “counter-terrorist operations”. thousands dead, mostly civilians. the Army yesterday after sus- Officials said the curfew will decision and penalize the one and their bodies retrieved,” a Yet another gun battle broke At least 83 rebels have been pected cow vigilantes killed a remain in force till further who propagated the violence police statement said, referring out in the forests of frontier killed in armed clashes with civilian in Jammu and Kash- orders. Police are investigating and violated its electoral laws to the suspected rebels. Kupwara area near the heavily Indian forces so far this year. mir’s Bhaderwah town in Doda the matter while the authorities in such a blatant manner. Pun- The slain militants belonged militarised Line of Control that Last year was the deadliest district, triggering group have appealed to the people to ishing those who are innocent to Jaishe-e-Mohammad (JeM) divides the disputed region in a decade when around 600 clashes. maintain communal harmony. by taking such an arbitrary militant group, two of whom between India and Pakistan, a were killed including soldiers, Nayeem Shah was reportedly Giving details of the incident, decision will result in a gro- were locals while the other was police officer said. No casualties rebels and civilians. transporting bovine animals in a local who was accompanying tesque precedent being set,” the a Pakistani citizen, the statement were reported in that incident. New Delhi regularly blames his vehicle when a group of cow Shah when they were attacked, delegation said in its memo- added. Rebel groups have for Pakistan for helping the rebels, vigilantes allegedly attacked and said the assailants fired at them randum submitted to the The dead civilian’s brother decades fought against Indian an allegation denied by killed him early yesterday when they were moving in the commission. was also wounded during the soldiers deployed in the part of Islamabad, which says it only morning. Shah’s body was wee hours of Thursday morning Later, talking to reporters, gun battle. Soldiers surrounded Kashmir controlled by New provides moral and diplomatic recovered by the police in the with their livestock. Singhvi said they didn’t receive any satisfactory answer from the electoral body. “The violence has been Gandhi killer a ‘patriot’ comment sparks outrage in India done by the people of the BJP and we have not got a satis- AFP election on May 19. pendence in 1947. and injured 100. people from BJP are attacking factory answer from the NEW DELHI Thakur set off her latest Modi’s nationalist Bharatiya Thakur was released on bail the ideology of Mahatma Election Commission. We political firestorm by telling jour- Janata Party astounded many in 2017 but still faces a criminal Gandhi,” he added. reserve our options...,” he said. An Indian election candidate for nalists that Gandhi’s assassin observers last month when it prosecution. A BJP spokesman said the He said the non-BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Nathuram Godse “was, is, and named Thakur as its parlia- Indian law allows candidates party did not agree with Thakur’s non-NDA parties have alleged party, already accused of will remain a patriot”. mentary candidate in the facing court cases to run in an comments and would ask her to that breaking the statue of involvement in a deadly bomb “People who call him a ter- Madhya Pradesh state capital of election until a conviction. publicly apologise, media reports social reformer Ishwar Chandra attack, sparked outrage rorist should search their soul. Bhopal. The opposition Congress said. Vidyasagar and the “riots” yesterday by saying the killer of They will get the answers this Critics accused the right wing party, which Gandhi once led, Modi is seeking a second during the roadshow was the independence hero Mahatma election,” she added. party of using Thakur to polarise condemned the remarks, with term as prime minister in the direct responsibility of the BJP. Gandhi was a “patriot”. Gandhi was slain in 1948 by voters along religious lines. spokesman Randeep Singh Sur- election but faces a tough chal- The Congress leader said The comments by firebrand Godse, a Hindu fanatic angered Thakur was arrested shortly jewala saying that Thakur had lenge from Congress. The without any quasi-judicial pro- monk Pragya Singh Thakur came by what he saw as Gandhi’s pan- after a 2008 bomb blast near a “insulted the entire country”. seventh and final round of voting cedure, the Election Com- as the country heads into the dering to Muslims and by the mosque in Melegaon, Mahar- “The BJP’s violent face has is on Sunday and results will be mission had cut short cam- final round of its marathon partition of India after inde- ashtra state, that killed six people been revealed. Once again, the announced four days later. paigning in West Bengal. Two Indian Modi promises to rebuild climbers die on Nepal peak, Vidyasagar statue IANS They vandalised Ishwar Chandra one missing MAU, UTTAR PRADESH Vidyasagar’s statue. Such people should face strong action.” REUTERS Prime Minister Narendra Modi Acknowledging the fact that Vid- KATHMANDU yesterday promised a “grand yasagar has immense emotional statue” of 19th century reformer value for the people of Bengal, he Two Indian climbers died near Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar at the said: “We will install the statue the summit of Mount Kanchen- same spot where his bust was made of ‘panch dhatu’ (five metals) junga in Nepal and a Chilean vandalized in Kolkata. at the same place where the earlier mountaineer was missing on A bust of Vidyasagar had been status was installed. We are com- the world’s third highest vandalised during the violence mitted to Vidyasagar’s vision.” mountain, their hiking that took place during BJP Pres- The Election Commission said company said yesterday. ident Amit Shah’s roadshow in it was “deeply anguished at the Kanchenjunga is popular Kolkata. The Bharatiya Janata vandalism done to the statue” of with climbers who visit Nepal Party (BJP) and the Trinamool an icon who, “besides his many for the spring climbing season Congress have been blaming each other achievements as a philos- which ends this month. other for the incident. opher, academic educator, writer The Indian climbers were Addressing a rally in Mau dis- and philanthropist, worked all his identified as Biplab Baidya, 48, trict, the Prime Minister said” “We life in the cause of widow remar- and 46-year-old Kuntal Kanrar, saw hooliganism by Trinamool riage which was unthought and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (centre) is garlanded by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders who died overnight at an Congress workers again during unheard of in the ultraconserv- on his arrival during his election campaign in Kolkata, yesterday. altitude of about 8,000 metres Amit Shah’s roadshow in Kolkata. ative society in those days”. (26,246 feet). Pasang Sherpa of the Peak Promotion hiking company Bofors case: said Baidya, who climbed the Sri Lanka Army denies colluding with anti-Muslim rioters 8,586 metre (28,169 feet) AFP controversial CCTV footage came CBI withdraws Kanchenjunga main summit COLOMBO from. He added that soldiers had on Wednesday, died due to initially been outnumbered plea seeking altitude sickness on the way Sri Lanka’s Army yesterday against hundreds of men armed down. Kanrar died while denied allegations that its troops with sticks and petrol bombs who further probe trying to climb the peak, he colluded with anti-Muslim mobs attacked Muslim-owned busi- said. and failed to contain widespread nesses, homes and mosques. IANS Both were from the riots that killed one man in a The military has stepped up NEW DELHI eastern Indian city of Kolkata. backlash against the Easter terror its presence in the worst affected Sherpa said they lost attacks. North-Western Province to The Central Bureau of Investi- contact with Chilean Rodrigo Army Chief Mahesh Senan- prevent a repeat of the violence, gation yesterday withdrew its Vivanco, who was descending ayake said CCTV footage of Senanayake said. application seeking further after scaling the same peak on troops allegedly signalling a mob Some 5,500 additional police probe into the Rs640m Bofors Wednesday afternoon, at an to attack a home in the latest have also been deployed in the payoff case from a Delhi court. altitude of about 8,400 metres wave of rioting did not show his province. Police spokesman The CBI had moved the (27,559 feet). soldiers committing any Ruwan Gunasekera said the gov- Sri Lanka’s Army Commander Mahesh Senanayake speaking during application in February 2018 “He was without a guide wrongdoing. ernment decided not to impose a news conference in Colombo, yesterday. seeking further investigation in as he was climbing alpine style “We looked at footage from further night curfews on the case. The agency told the and reported that he was low three cameras and found that Thursday because there had been arrests were being carried out to “We welcome the arrests court that it would later decide on batteries,” Sherpa said, there was no conniving of troops no reports of violence around the ensure there was no repetition of made in connection with the vio- the future course of action, but adding that Vivanco was not with the rioters,” Senanayake told country in the past 24 hours. the riots. lence, and call on the government for now, it wanted to withdraw using oxygen. reporters in Colombo. “We are continuing search Colombo-based ambassadors to ensure that the rule of law is the application. It argued that Climbers say Kanchen- “If there was any, I would not operations to arrest those respon- of European nations expressed upheld and that the law is applied since for conducting the inves- junga is a difficult mountain hesitate to take action.” He said sible for the riots,” he added. concern over the communal vio- equally to all instigators and per- tigation, permission of the court to conquer because of its the mobs included a lot of young Police said they had detained lence and urged the authorities petrators of communal violence,” is not required by the agency, remote location and is prone men who were drunk. However, at least 112 suspects by to ensure that all communities a joint statement by the diplomats it intends to withdraw its to avalanches. he did not say where the Wednesday evening and more were protected. said. application. FRIDAY 17 MAY 2019 ASIA 07 Pakistan urges Over 500 test positive for HIV in Pakistani district AP RATODERO, PAKISTAN

US and Iran to Nothing seemed unusual to Rehmat Bibi, the mother of 10-year-old Ali Raza, when the exercise restraint boy came down with a fever at their home in the dusty, largely INTERNEWS Foreign Office says neglected district of Larkana in ISLAMABAD the US decision to southern Pakistan. deploy aircraft carrier Bibi took her son to a local Pakistan has asked the United and bombers has doctor, who prescribed para- States and Iran to show restraint cetamol syrup for Raza and told and resolve their issues through added to the tension her there was no need to worry. negotiations. and the existing But she panicked after being Commenting on the precarious security alerted that several children who US-Iran tension at his weekly situation in the Middle initially came down with a fever news briefing in Islamabad had tested positive for HIV in yesterday, Foreign Office East. nearby villages. Spokesperson Dr Muhammad Alarmed, Bibi took Raza to a Faisal said the recent develop- hospital where medical tests ments in the Persian Gulf were Responding to a question, confirmed the boy was among disturbing. the spokesperson said they about 500 people, mostly He said the US decision to expect to hear good news children, who authorities say deploy aircraft carrier and regarding release of Pakistani tested positive for the virus, bombers has added to the prisoners in Saudi jails very which can lead to AIDS. A local A local paediatrician alleged to have been responsible for the HIV outbreak, Dr Muzaffar Ghangharo, tension and the existing pre- soon. physician who has AIDS has is seen behind the bars as a police personnel looks on at a local police station in Ratodero in the carious security situation in the To another question, Dr since been arrested and is being district of Larkana, Pakistan. Middle East. Faisal said that Foreign Min- investigated for possibly inten- The spokesperson warned ister Shah Mahmood Qureshi tionally infecting patients. children and 100 adults tested apparently started when local the disease to others. that any miscalculated move is scheduled to pay a two day “We were in great pain the positive for HIV. Nationwide, physician Muzaffar Ghangharo, Larkana is the home district can transmute into a largescale visit to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, day we heard about our son Pakistan’s Health Ministry has who has AIDS, infected patients of former Prime Minister Benazir conflict. from May 21 to participate in testing HIV positive,” she said registered over 23,000 HIV in early April. Ghangharo was Bhutto, who was killed in a bomb Speaking about the human the Security Cooperation yesterday. Sikandar Memon, cases. Pakistani health officials arrested earlier this month after and gun attack in the garrison rights situation in Indian- Organization meeting of head of the AIDS Control Pro- have said HIV is usually spread Raza and others tested positive city of Rawalpindi in 2007. Her administered Kashmir, the Council of Foreign Ministers. gramme in Sindh province, said in the country by using unsteri- for the virus. Police are still father, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, also spokesperson said the people He said the meeting will officials have screened 13,800 lised syringes. Authorities say the trying to determine whether served as prime minister in the in the valley were under siege provide an opportunity to people from Larkana and 410 HIV outbreak in Larkana was Ghangharo knowingly spread 1970s. facing injustice and Pakistan to highlight its interest harassment. in the regional peace and sta- The spokesperson said bility. He said the Prime Min- Pakistan airspace restriction extended to May 30 Security forces Pakistan was ready to hold dia- ister is expected to participate logue with India on all issues in the SCO Heads of State REUTERS countries carried out aerial restricted until May 30 and then kill 9 militants including the dispute of Jammu Meeting being held on 13th and ISLAMABAD bombing missions on each other’s we will reassess,” Mustafa Baig, and Kashmir. 14th of next month in Bishkek. soil and their warplanes also a spokesman for Pakistan’s Civil in Quetta raid The spokesperson said the When asked about the Pakistan has extended airspace fought a dogfight over Kashmir. Aviation Authority, said. UAE government has decided return of Afghan refugees, Dr restrictions until the end of May, Partial operations at Pakistani He did not give a reason for REUTERS to release 572 Pakistani pris- Faisal admitted that the pace a civil aviation official said airports resumed after the crisis the extension. Pakistan lies in the QUETTA oners languishing in their jails. of repatriation had slowed yesterday, forcing foreign carriers eased, but foreign carriers using middle of a vital aviation corridor He said the Pakistani diplo- down due to various reasons. to take costly detours since the Indian airspace could not fly over and the airspace restrictions Pakistani security forces killed matic mission in the UAE is in He, however, said Pakistan was country’s standoff with rival Pakistan. The restrictions mainly impact hundreds of commercial nine Islamic State (IS) militants touch with the authorities in engaged with Afghanistan to India. affected flights from Europe to and cargo flights each day, adding during an hours-long raid near order to expedite their release ensure dignified and voluntary Pakistan closed its airspace Southeast Asia. flight time for passengers and fuel Quetta in the southwest of the and deportation. return of the refugees. in February after both the “The airspace will be costs for airlines. country, officials said yesterday. Four members of the security forces were wounded China formally arrests Canadian ex-diplomat, businessman in the operation, which started early yesterday morning in a AFP provide a date, and added that accused of violating Iran sanc- mountainous area called Qabu BEIJING he had no information about tions. The men were first Koh-e-Mehran in the Mastung where they were being held. accused of activities that district, 29 miles (47 km) from China said yesterday it had At a news conference in “endanger China’s security” - a Quetta city. formally arrested two Cana- Paris, Canadian Prime Minister phrase often used by Beijing “Nine bodies (of Islamic dians who have been detained Justin Trudeau called the when alleging espionage. State militants) have been for months on national security arrests “unacceptable” and Days after Meng’s extra- brought to hospital from grounds, in a case that has vowed to “stand up” for Kovrig dition was announced, China Mastung,” Waseem Baig, a inflamed tensions between and Spavor, saying they have said it suspected Kovrig, who spokesman for Civil Hospital Ottawa and Beijing. been “arbitrarily detained.” works for the International Quetta, said. Ottawa denounced the move Canada’s foreign ministry, Crisis Group think tank, of “We acted on intelligence and demanded the pair’s prompt meanwhile, said it “strongly spying and stealing state secrets, reports of a Daesh hideout,” a release. condemns” the arrests, and and alleged that Spavor - who senior official of the Counter Former diplomat Michael reiterated its demand “that organised trips to North Korea Terrorism Department of Balo- Kovrig is “suspected of col- China immediately release Mr - had provided him with chistan police told Reuters, lecting state secrets and intelli- Kovrig and Mr Spavor.” Though intelligence. requesting anonymity for gence,” while businessman no link has been officially Spying charges could expose security reasons, using an People holding placards calling for China to release Canadian Michael Spavor is suspected of made, the detention of the two them to tough prison Arabic acronym for Islamic detainees Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, in Vancouver, Canada. “stealing and illegally offering is thought to be in retaliation sentences. State. state secrets” abroad, Chinese for Canada’s December 1 No details of the men’s “A sizable cache of arms Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu detention on a US extradition detention or health conditions access to both detainees. according to law”, and that and ammunition including Kang said at a regular briefing. request of Meng Wanzhou, a were provided due to Canadian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Spavor and Kovrig’s “legitimate rocket launchers, several Lu said the two were top executive with Chinese privacy laws, but officials said Lu said “Chinese judicial author- rights and interests are fully suicide vests were also been arrested “recently”, but did not telecom giant Huawei who is they would press for further ities are handling the cases guaranteed”. recovered during the raid.” Manila recalls Former Australian PM envoy over Canada trash row Bob Hawke dead at 89 AFP quintessential Australian “lar- AFP/MANILA SYDNEY rikin” - a beloved rogue. His death comes days before The Philippines has recalled its Australia’s longest-serving Australians go to the polls. ambassador to Canada, Manila’s Labor prime minister Bob The Labor party posted a Foreign Minister said yesterday, Hawke died yesterday, aged 89. tribute on Twitter to one of their in an escalation of a festering “Today we lost Bob Hawke, most fondly-remembered char- diplomatic row over tonnes of a great Australian - many would acters. “Vale Bob. We will trash dumped in the Southeast say the greatest Australian of the remember him. In solidarity, Asian nation. post-war era,” his second wife forever. May he rest in peace.” Ties have been deterio- Blanche d’Alpuget said in a “When you would go out cam- rating since a Canadian statement. “He died peacefully paigning with Bob you were... company sent around 100 at home.” The son of a preacher, absolutely mobbed,” recalled shipping containers that Hawke led his country during Hawke cabinet member Susan included rotting rubbish the 1980s, a period during which Ryan. “He was extremely wrongly labelled as recyclables he seduced the nation with his popular with the women voters. to Philippine ports in 2013 and Seven dead in Shanghai building collapse everyman appeal while They really, really liked to get 2014. beginning deregulation of the near him and to touch him and Manila set a May 15 Firefighters work at the site where a building collapsed, in Shanghai, China, yesterday. At least seven economy, including floating the to get him to sign the autographs deadline for Canada to take the people died in the accident. dollar. From negotiating with and so forth. “And the men liked rotting trash back, after Pres- Frank Sinatra to ensure the him too because he was a ident Rodrigo Duterte berated crooner’s 1974 Sydney concerts sportsman and he had been a Ottawa over the issue last went ahead to shedding tears very effective trade union month. Canada has since said Malaysia police arrest suspected IS militants over bloodshed in Beijing’s leader. So he was certainly Mr. it is working to arrange for the AFP/KUALA LUMPUR suspects are thought to have links in the Middle East. An Indonesian, Tiananmen Square, Hawke was Popularity.” containers’ return, but has not to a wider IS-inspired cell, some Nuruddin Alele, was detained a huge presence on Australia’s When Australia won the given a timeframe. Three militants inspired by the of whose members were detained Tuesday outside Kuala Lumpur political landscape. America’s Cup yacht race in In a statement, Ottawa said Islamic State group have been last week in Malaysia. following a tip-off, Malaysian Never voted out by the 1983, a jubilant Hawke sporting it is “disappointed” by the recall, arrested in Malaysia, accused of Malaysia and Indonesia, both national police chief Abdul Hamid public, which forgave him his a white blazer printed with the but “remains committed to planning attacks on non-Muslim Muslim-majority countries, are Bador said. The 34-year-old man faults, he won four elections on words ‘Australia’, memorably finalizing these arrangements places of worship in the country on high alert amid fears that fol- had been exposed to IS idealogy the run beginning in 1983, and said: “Any boss who sacks a for the return of the waste to and neighbouring Indonesia, lowers of the jihadists are plotting while serving a five-year jail term only left office following a party worker for not turning up today Canada.” police said yesterday. The attacks after the group’s defeat in Indonesia. room coup. To many he was a is a bum.” 08 VIEWS FRIDAY 17 MAY 2019 Architectural masterpiece.. Al Rayyan ESTABLISHED IN 1996 Stadium tells the story of Qatar

CHAIRMAN SHEIKH THANI BIN ABDULLAH AL THANI

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF DR. KHALID BIN MUBARAK AL-SHAFI [email protected]

ACTING MANAGING EDITOR MOHAMMED SALIM MOHAMED [email protected]

DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR MOHAMMED OSMAN ALI [email protected]

EDITORIAL

A marvelous beginning osting the Amir Cup final at the new Al Wakrah Stadium yesterday was a great Hmoment for sports in general and Qatar in particular as it is an astonishing achievement to get the 40,000-seater venue, which will be hosting QNA particularly relevant to the proud to using in coming years. Al Rayyan many Qatar 2022 World Cup matches, ready in desert town of Al Rayyan. Stadium will play a leading role in ful- record time and open it for one of the most l Rayyan Stadium, one of the He added these patterns are like filling the key Qatar National Vision important football matches in the country in front key venues that will host the geometric shapes often found in 2030 objective of promoting healthy of a sell-out crowd deserves a loud applause for all matches of 2022 FIFA World Islamic architecture and their lifestyles in Qatar, Al Fehani pointed those who worked behind the scenes to get the Cup, is named after one of impressive intricacy reflects the out. A exquisite handicrafts produced in He added that Al Rayyan will stadium ready as per international standards and the old Qatari cities. Built on the site also for the leadership for providing the right of Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium, the new Al Qatar. also offer places for those who want guidance and support to finish the project even after Rayyan Stadium incorporates symbols “If fans can take their eyes off to take it a little easier, ideal for warm some unwanted actions from some of the of Qatari culture into its spectacular the spectacular sight of Al Rayyan days on the fringes of the desert. neighbours. undulating facade. The facilities sur- Stadium itself, they will see that other Beautifully landscaped parks, cafes, More than 1,000 volunteers from various coun- rounding the venue, which will host parts of the district echo the desert fountains, walkways, and spas will tries were part of the event, which was organised up to 40,000 fans at 2022 FIFA World motif, including dune-shaped hospi- take their place alongside the stadium. and managed to perfection, with all the state Cup matches, will also mirror the tality areas and merchandise stalls. Al Rayyan Stadium is scheduled machineries coming together to make it a grand country, with sand dune-shaped Nightfall will bring another dimension to be completed by the end of 2019 success. One of the Doha Metro lines, which facil- structures to the scene as several nearby and will have a capacity of 40,000 itates transport to the recalling the buildings light up with a soft glow, fans. Although this project is an inter- station, was opened wonderful welcoming visitors from far and national endeavor, one crucial much ahead of the desert nature wide.” element of the stadium — its 40,000 schedule and was a big of an Al Rayyan Project Manager said seats - will be produced by local help for thousands of fans important Al Rayyan Stadium will offer a special company Coastal Qatar. This boost to to reach the stadium as part of the opportunity for the fans who want to Qatar’s economy is just one small part Mowasalat had arranged Al Rayyan Stadium country. tour stadium facilities during the of the long-term legacy being created More than 1,000 many shuttle buses to is scheduled to be Al Rayyan game or between the two rounds of here. volunteers from ferry spectators from the completed by the Project the matches or even before the match, According to the Al Rayyan various countries Al Wakrah station to the end of 2019 and Manager at without the need to buy a new ticket Project Manager, the work is were part of the stadium. Supreme as these facilities will be available in underway in the project and is going Doha Metro had also will have a capacity Committee for the building and in the surrounding according to the schedule. Its design event, which extended the train of 40,000 fans. Delivery & area around the stadium, to which phase began in 2014, followed by the was organised timings so that the fans Although this project Legacy (SC) much importance was given during destruction of the old stadium in 2015, and managed could reach back home is an international Abdulla Al the design phase so that it forms the and the main excavation of the to perfection, using the metro. Fehani said real legacy after the end of the World stadium and then construction work This is the second endeavor, one that Al Rayyan Cup. in 2016. with all the state stadium after the Khalifa crucial element of Stadium Al Rayyan Project Manager at At the end of 2017, construction machineries International Stadium to the stadium — its reflects Supreme Committee for Delivery & at Al Rayyan Stadium reached a major coming together be ready for the Qatar symbols of Legacy (SC) Abdulla Al Fehani pointed milestone following the completion of 2022. Work are pro- 40,000 seats - will Qatari culture out that Al Rayyan Stadium project more than five million man-hours to make it a grand gressing at a fast pace in be produced by local into its spec- has had sustainability at its core, without a ‘Lost Time Accident’. success. the other six stadiums company Coastal tacular undu- backed by the commitment of the Al Fehani added that the work and they are expected to Qatar. This boost to lating facade. Supreme Committee for Delivery & hours in Al Rayyan Stadium project be ready much ahead of The facilities Legacy to green building, adding reached about 25 million man-hours, schedule. Qatar’s economy is surrounding many of the materials from the considering the different numbers of Al Wakrah Stadium, just one small part of the venue will deconstructed Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium workers in the project, as 4,700 designed by celebrated Iraqi-British architect Zaha the long-term legacy also mirror that once occupied this site will be people currently work at Al Rayyan Hadid, has a capacity of 40,000 seats and is just being created here. the country, used throughout the stadium complex, Stadium. This number is expected to 23km from Doha city centre. The futuristic stadium with sand and some will even find a place in exceed 5,000 workers during the will host matches up to the quarter-finals stage dune-shaped public art installations. “Over 80% of coming period when the final stage of during Qatar 2022. The design is inspired by the structures the construction materials are being the construction and finishes is sails of traditional dhow boats; in tribute to Al Wak- recalling the beautifully wild lands to reused or recycled. Trees that once reached. rah’s seafaring past. the west. surrounded the old venue have been Al Rayyan Project Manager The first match to be played on the turf, which In an exclusive interview with retained for future replanting, mini- stressed that the project’s work plan was laid in world record time, between football Qatar News Agency (QNA), Al Fehani mizing damage to the natural considers the preservation of workers’ giants Al Duhail and Al Sadd provided the right said that Al Rayyan’s location on the environment.” rights and security and safety atmosphere for a historic night. Al Duhail fought edge of the desert has shaped a He said that energy and water standards according to the local back from a goal’s deficit to win the match 4-1 for resourceful city that does not tolerate efficiency measures are put into place standards of the Ministry of Labor as their second successive Amir Cup trophy. waste. Therefore, from its very con- in the 450,000m2 stadium, and well as international standards. The ception, Al Rayyan Stadium project further reductions in the stadium’s most important of these is that it has had sustainability at its core, carbon footprint will come especially required contractors to provide backed by the commitment of the SC that the surrounding area will have workers’ accommodation close to the to green building. walking and biking trails. Al Rayyan playground to ensure safety and easy He added that seating capacity precinct will have conveniently movement of workers to the project. of the stadium, which will be up to located bike lanes and walking paths, QUOTE OF THE DAY 40,000 fans, will be reduced to as well as 150,000m2 of new green 20,000 in the post-tournament as the space featuring native, low water con- other 20,000 will be donated to sumption plants for the community to We should hold up football development projects abroad enjoy. equality and respect, in coordination with the FIFA, adding With capacity being reduced to Al Rayyan Project Manager abandon pride and the smaller post-tournament arena 20,000 in legacy mode and those added locals will also will enable Al Rayyan to maintain the additional seats being sent to nations be keen to experience prejudice, deepen intimate, neighborly character it is in need of sporting infrastructure, he our knowledge about famous for. said the precinct surrounding the the many other sporting differences between Al Fehani pointed out that the stadium will also include a range of facilities that are springing our own and other design of Al Rayyan Stadium tells the facilities which will cater to the needs up as part of this stadium story of Qatar. Its most striking of the people of Al Rayyan. complex. Cricket pitches, civilisations, and feature is a glowing facade, made Al Rayyan Project Manager promote harmonious from patterns that characterize dif- added locals will also be keen to expe- football training pitches, dialogue and coexistence ferent aspects of the country: the rience the many other sporting facil- an aquatics center, tennis between civilisations. importance of family, the beauty of ities that are springing up as part of courts, a skate park, and an the desert, the native flora and fauna, this stadium complex. as well as local and international Cricket pitches, football training athletics track are just some Xi Jinping trade. pitches, an aquatics center, tennis of the facilities that the China’s President A seventh shape, a shield, brings courts, a skate park, and an athletics community can look forward together all the others, representing track are just some of the facilities to using in coming years. the strength and unity that is that the community can look forward FRIDAY 17 MAY 2019 OPINION 09 Al Muraikhi: Protection of human rights tops Qatar’s priorities QNA

he State of Qatar has reiterated its continued cooperation with all United Nations human rights mechanisms, in particular the Human TRights Council, to achieve the objectives of the promotion and protection of human rights. This came in a speech delivered on Wednesday by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi before the Human Rights Council in Geneva on the “Third Periodic Report of the State of Qatar”. “In the State of Qatar, we greatly value the important role played by the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) and the Working Group to help countries to improve and enhance their commitments on the bases of the inter- national human rights law,” he said, stressing Qatar’s support for and full cooperation with the UPR as well as other international and regional mechanisms towards the strengthening and protection of human rights. Al Muraikhi pointed that the State of Qatar views the interactive dialogue as an exchange process that enhances understanding between itself and the Work- ing Group. “ No doubt that working with this group and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, addressing the Human Rights Council in Geneva. the other treaty bodies is certainly a path to strengthen human rights and to attain the desired objectives,” some of the provisions of the Labor Law No 14 of 2004 during the ministerial meeting in Rome 2018. and institutional development and the he said. adding that the State of Qatar considers the on the wages protection system (WPS); Law No 21 of Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, H E Sultan bin modernity of dealing with international UPR process as important opportunity to improve its 2015 regulating the entry and the exit of expatriates, Saad Al Marikhi said that Qatar has continued to sup- human rights mechanisms. internal practices and advance them in the field of which has abolished the “Kafala” (sponsorship) system; port the Office of the High Commissioner for Human He stressed that despite these chal- human rights. Law No 15 of 2017 on domestic workers in a manner Rights, as it has contributed three million dollars over lenges, the State of Qatar has spared no The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sultan bin that is in line with the terms of International Labor three years (2016, 2017 and 2018) in addition to the effort to promote and protect human Saad Al Muraikhi indicated that the State of Qatar is organization’s (ILO) convention 189 on decent work for contribution that was made in 2017. rights. It has achieved remarkable very keen on holding a comprehensive and constructive domestic workers; the establishment of the National His Excellency continued by saying that the State of results in a short period of time, and discussion around the report. “ We have an extended Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons, accord- Qatar has also signed agreements with the United Nations it looks forward to further achieve- delegation that has come to Geneva to engage in this ing to the Qatari Cabinet decision No 15 of 2017; Law High Commissioner for Refugees, the United Nations ments in this field. Qatar will continue discussion. This delegation represents a number of No 13 of 2017 on the labor dispute settlement commit- Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, to work as an active partner in the inter- government authorities and circles, all concerned with tee and Law No 17 of 2018 on the establishment of a the International Organization for Migration and the national community to enhance these the protection and strengthening of human rights in fund to support and provide welfare for expatriates. United Nations Children’s Fund in order to have offices achievements through the exchange of its wholistic indivisible concept,” he said. Al Muraikhi also pointed to Law No 13 of 2018 on the for those organizations opened in the State of Qatar. experiences and to learn from interna- His Excellency stressed that the size, level and for- abolishing of the exit permit; Minister of Administrative In the framework of international cooperation in tional best practices, looking forward mation of the delegation and the efforts that the State development, Labor and Social Affairs’ decision No 21 the humanitarian field, the charity and civil society to an extensive, constructive and use- has put in to prepare the report underline the serious- of 2019 on the measure of election of the representa- organizations and other civil society organizations in ful dialogue with the working group to ness of Qatar in implementing its commitments under tives of the workers in the committees that are set up Qatar are a major pillar of development cooperation, achieve the desired objectives, he said. the UPR mechanism. in various enterprises; signing 38 bilateral agreements particularly in vital fields such as health and education, The Minister of State for Foreign The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sul- with countries sending workers; signing, in October adding the number of cooperation and partnership Affairs concluded by stressing Qatar’s tan bin Saad Al Muraikhi affirmed that the issue of 2017, a technical cooperation agreement with the ILO agreements between Qatar Charity, UN, humanitarian continued cooperation with all United promoting and protecting human rights is at the top covering the period 2018-2020 and including advise organizations, and international and regional donors Nations human rights instruments, of the priorities of the State of Qatar and constitutes and counselling by the ILO on the implementation of have reached 93 agreements. The Qatar Red Crescent particularly the Human Rights Council, the cornerstone of its comprehensive reform policy. labor laws according to international labor standards society provides services through 18 offices of which to achieve the goals of the promotion He pointed out that this was underlined in the 25 countries benefited in 2017, he said. and protection of human rights. Qatar National Vision 2030, the first national devel- His Excellency said the preparation of the report opment strategy (2011-2016) and the second strategy and its review come under exceptional circumstances (2018-2022). as the State of Qatar has been subjected to unilateral He also pointed to the keenness of the State of Qatar coercive measures and unjust blockade by some coun- to implement the commitments from the discussion Al Muraikhi pointed that the State of tries of the region since June 5, 2017. The consequences of its first report, stressing that the Council of Min- Qatar views the interactive dialogue of that were grave and continuing violations of human D-RING ROAD isters issued at its ordinary meeting No. (33) held on as an exchange process that rights, in particular to the right to free movement, the POST BOX: 3488 24/11/2010 its decision on the continuity of the Com- enhances understanding between right to residency and private property, to the right to mittee which prepared the first report of the State to work, the right to education, the right to freedom of DOHA - QATAR itself and the Working Group. “ prepare the following reports and as a mechanism to opinion and expression, the right to health, the right to [email protected] follow up the recommendations. No doubt that working with this freedom of belief, the right to development and other His Excellency added that the report presented is group and the other treaty bodies social violations in the form of separation of families, the result of a broad consultative process, coordina- the most egregious violations. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OFFICE is certainly a path to strengthen TEL: tion, cooperation and expanded partnership between He pointed out that the Office of the High Com- 4455 7741 / 767 FAX: governmental and non-governmental bodies and with human rights and to attain the missioner for Human Rights sent a technical mission +974 4455 7758 all groups and segments of society, and in accordance desired objectives. to the State of Qatar in November 2017, to find out with the guiding principles, and the report included the ‘impact of the Gulf crisis on human rights’. The MANAGING EDITOR TEL: an introduction in the first part, while the second part report of the technical mission reached the conclu- 4462 7505 included the follow-up methodology and the report- and the establishment of “Aman House” for workers sions that all violations were committed and that the ing process. who have sustained injuries, have been handicapped measures taken by the four states against Qatar were DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR TEL: 4455 7769 Al Muraikhi pointed out that the third part of the or have incurable diseases. wide ranging and targeted individuals on the basis of report, which represents the main part, dealt with The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs added their nationality or their belonging to Qatar, and there- LOCAL NEWS SECTION the efforts undertaken by the State to implement the that a number of human rights-related legislations fore those were considered discriminative measures TEL: 4455 7743 recommendations it accepted, which were classified have been enacted, such as Law No 10 of 2018 on per- and disproportionate. Also, in an important conclu- according to thematic topics including adherence to manent residency, Law No 11 of 2018 or regulating sion from the report described these measures as they BUSINESS NEWS SECTION international treaties, enactment of legislation, strength- asylum and Law No 16 of 2018 on non-Qataris own- constitute “key elements of the definition of unilateral TEL: 4462 7535 ening international cooperation, measures, strategies ership of properties. coercive action as defined by the Advisory Commit- and policies for the promotion and protection of human Concerning the empowerment of women, H E Al tee of the Human Rights Council” and that “most of SPORT NEWS SECTION rights, training and capacity-building and awareness- Muraikhi stressed that the State of Qatar has contin- these measures have far-reaching implications for TEL: 4455 7745 raising, and the report concludes with a section on ued formulating plans and strategies to strengthen the enjoyment of human rights”, he said. challenges and future visions. and to support the role of women in all fields, point- H E the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs explained ONLINE SECTION The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs said that ing that four women have joined the Shura Council, that the State of Qatar has formed a committee to demand TEL: 4462 7501 since the adoption of the second report, the State’s which reflects the Qatari leadership’s keenness on compensation on the basis of the effects of the imposed [email protected] efforts to promote and protect human rights, which strengthening the contribution of women in the all blockade, as a central committee that will receive the have been discussed in detail in the third part of the spheres, especially the legislative, and on promoting complaints of the blockade victims to study and deter- PUBLIC RELATIONS report, have continued, stressing that the most impor- women’s participation politically according to arti- mine the best way to deal with each case. However, TEL: 4455 7613 tant developments following the adoption of the second cle 34 of the Qatari constitution, which provides for Qatar continued to protect and promote human rights [email protected] report, including Qatar’s accession to the International equality between all citizens in rights and in duties. and ensure that the rights of citizens and residents Covenants on Human Rights (International Covenant He further noted the appointment of the first female have not been affected. ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT on Civil and Political Rights by Decree No. 40 of 2018, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He stressed that within the framework of the State TEL: 4455 7837 / 780 and the International Covenant on Economic, Social “The State has also continued its efforts to strengthen of Qatar’s keenness to protect its rights, the State has FAX: 4455 7870 and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) by Decree No. 41 of 2018. and protect the rights of the child and persons with resorted to international mechanisms to ensure the [email protected] The State of Qatar is therefore part of seven of the nine disability in addition to the protection of the right to accountability of the blockade countries for viola- core human rights treaties. health and the right to education,” he said pointing to tions of human rights, where the State filed an case CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT He added that in recent years, the State of Qatar the organization of the National Campaign on the right before the International Court of Justice against one of TEL: 4455 7857 has carried out significant legislative reforms, the most to education during the period (October 2018- April the blockade countries on the implementation of the [email protected] important of which is the legal framework regulating 2019), within the framework of the campaign organ- terms of Convention on the Elimination of All Forms the rights of migrant workers, who plays a pivotal role ised by UNESCO on the same topic. of Racial Discrimination. The Court issued its ruling SUBSCRIPTION & in the development of the country, and Qatar appreci- His Excellency said: “Under the Qatar National on interim measures on July 23, 2018, which called DISTRIBUTION ates the contributions of expatriate workers. Vision 2030, which underlines the keenness of the for the reunification of Qatari families separated by TEL: 4455 7809 / 839 Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin State of Qatar to seriously participate in the interna- the measures taken by that country, in addition to FAX: 44557819 Saad Al Muraikhi further stressed that the strengthen- tional cooperation, the State accorded attention to allowing the opportunity for Qatari students affected [email protected] ing and protection of the rights of the expatriate work bilateral as well as multilateral cooperation and to work to continue their education or obtain their education force is a strategic choice for the State of Qatar, point- with the friendly countries and international organ- records if they wish to complete their studies in other ing to a number of legislations that have been enacted izations.” This has been attested to by acceding more countries, and allowing Qataris affected by arbitrary in this respect, such as law No 1 of 2015 amending than 328 Arab, regional and international organiza- procedures to access the judicial organs of that State. All thoughts and views tions working in the field of social, economic, cultural, His Excellency added that the Committee on the educational and scientific activities. Elimination of Racial Discrimination is currently con- expressed in these columns He added that the State was keen on extending its sidering two complaints submitted by the State of Qatar are those of the writers, voluntary contribution to some 100 funds and pro- against two blockade states concerning violations of not of the newspaper. grammes of the UN, pointing that the State of Qatar the International Convention on the Elimination of He stressed that despite these has announced, on the sideline of the Doha Forum All Forms of Racial Discrimination committed under challenges, the State of Qatar has 2018, that it will support the UN organizations with the blockade and coercive measures imposed on the All correspondence spared no effort to promote and the sum of USD 500 million, to be distributed as fol- State of Qatar. regarding Views and protect human rights. It has achieved lows: USD 28 million for UNDP; USD 8 million annually He said that despite the many developments that Opinion pages should be during (2019-2023) for UNHCR; USD million annually Qatar has witnessed in protecting and promoting human sent to editor-in-chief remarkable results in a short period of for UNICEF; USD 15 million annually for the Counter rights at the legislative, institutional and awareness time, and it looks forward to further Terrorism Committee (CTC) of UN Security Council levels, there are temporary challenges such as the office or mailed to the achievements in this field. and USD 16 million annually for two years for UNRWA unprecedented increase in population in Qatar in recent [email protected] in addition to the USD 50 million contribution made years, which reached more than 100%, the legislative 10 EUROPE FRIDAY 17 MAY 2019

Merkel dispels $100m global cybercrime gang busted speculation AFP Europol said the about future THE HAGUE organised crime network behind EU job US and European police said yesterday they have smashed a $100m in malware AP huge international cybercrime attacks targeted more BERLIN network that used Russian than 41,000 victims, malware to steal $100m (¤89 m) primarily businesses German Chancellor Angela from tens of thousands of victims Merkel has squelched a new worldwide. and their financial bout of speculation that she Prosecutions have been institutions. might seek a top European job launched in Georgia, Moldova, after standing down as Ukraine and the United States Germany’s leader, insisting over the scam, while five Rus- “Unsuspecting European and yesterday that she won’t take sians charged in the US remain American victims thought they another political post - “no on the run, the EU police agency were clicking on a simple matter where it is.” Europol said. invoice, but were instead giving Merkel last year gave up the The “organised crime hackers access to their most sen- leadership of her centre-right network behind $100m in sitive information,” Brady added. party and said she wouldn’t malware attacks” targeted “more The alleged leader of the seek a fifth term as chancellor. than 41,000 victims, primarily GozNym criminal network, Alex- She said then that she doesn’t businesses and their financial ander Konovolov, 35, of Tbilisi, want another political job after institutions,” Europol said. who goes by the online name she leaves office. Police in Germany and Bul- “NoNe”, was arrested in the Nonetheless, periodic spec- garia were also involved. former Soviet state of Georgia, ulation has flared about the The cyber gang used the US Department of Justice possibility of Merkel seeking a Suspects of cybercrime are seen on the screen at the news conference to announce action against a GozNym malware to infect said. top European Union job. Last transnational organised cybercrime at the Europol’s headquarters in The Hague, yesterday. victims’ computers, steal their His alleged technical month, outgoing EU Com- online banking login details and assistant Marat Kazandjian, 31, mission chief Jean-Claude then siphon money from their aka “phant0m,” was also developer of the malware, iden- Eremenko, was arrested in Sri DOJ said. Ukrainian police Juncker said he “simply cannot accounts. arrested in Georgia. tified as Vladimir Gorin, but they Lanka at the request of US meanwhile arrested Gennady imagine that Angela Merkel will The stolen money was then Konovolov recruited hackers cannot be extradited because authorities in 2017 but “through Kapkanov, 36, also known as disappear without trace” and laundered in US and other who advertised their services on Russia does not send suspects the intervention of the Russian “firestarter”, on suspicion of that “she would be highly qual- accounts. “Russian-speaking online abroad. government” was freed on bail, hosting a so-called “Avalanche” ified” for a European position. Scott Brady, the US Attorney criminal forums”, and eventually Gorin “oversaw its creation, after which he fled to Russia. network that provided services The latest flurry of guessing General for the western district controlled the malware-infected development, management and Bulgarian Krasimir Nikolov to more than 200 cybercriminals was prompted by Merkel of Pennsylvania where the US computers of more than 41,000 leasing to other cyber criminals” was arrested and extradited to including the Georgians. herself. In an interview with the indictment was unsealed, said victims, Europol said. including the Georgian alleged the United States in 2016 and has He allegedly fired an assault daily Sueddeutsche Zeitung the operation was an “unprece- The five Russians charged in leader of the group, Europol said. already pleaded guilty to the rifle through the door of his published Thursday, a week dented” international effort. the US included the alleged One of the Russians, Viktor charges in the indictment, the apartment at police, the DOJ said. before elections to the European Parliament that are expected to strengthen populist Russia suspends cathedral project amid clashes parties at the expense of the center, the 64-year-old said AFP local opinion so as to determine Yekaterinburg, some 1,000 miles that “many people are con- SOCHI the project’s future, he added. (1,700 kilometres) east of cerned about Europe, including Earlier yesterday, Putin said Moscow. myself.” Plans for a new cathedral in that “if people are against it, that Local authorities have backed That, she added, gives her Russia have been suspended after opinion must be respected.” He the project, and the oligarch head “even greater feeling of respon- several days of clashes between also suggested - as promised by of one of Russia’s largest copper sibility to take care, together police and protesters, the local Vyssokinski - that there should producers has also offered with others, of the fate of this mayor said yesterday just hours be “a survey, and the minority financial support. Europe.” after President Vladimir Putin should concede to the majority.” “Usually, people ask for a At a news conference later said opponents of the project Putin’s comments were cathedral to be built,” Putin said. yesterday, Merkel said what she should be heard. unusual in that over almost two “Cathedrals should unite, not meant is that “it is right for me Thousands of people in the decades in power, the President divide people,” he added. as German chancellor to Urals city of Yekaterinburg pro- has brooked little dissent, over- The row has exposed tensions strengthen, rather than not, my tested this week against Orthodox seeing crackdowns on public over the growing authority of the efforts to ensure a good, func- Church plans to recreate a pre- protest and the opposition. Orthodox Church in Russia. tioning Europe in view of the Soviet cathedral in a popular “Steps need to be taken from Presidential spokesman situations we have and in view central park. both sides to resolve this issue Dmitry Peskov had earlier of the polarization.” She said “Today, we have suspended from the point of view of people decried “provocations” and the pledge she made last year work,” Alexandre Vyssokinski who live there,” he said. “false information” in relation stands, “namely that I am not Anti-riot police detain activists protesting against a plan to build an said, according to the TASS news Dozens of people have been to the cathedral, praising the available for any other political Orthodox cathedral at a construction site in a park in the Russian agency. arrested over the clashes at the actions of law enforcement in office, no matter where it is, Urals city of Yekaterinburg. The authorities will canvass construction site in the dispute. including in Europe.”

Former Belgian king faces fines if Boris Johnson says will stand as PM; May agrees on exit date refuses DNA test AFP one of Britain’s most identifiable growing demands to set out a making moves for the leadership, foreign minister last year over LONDON politicians known simply as detailed plan for her departure holding photo opportunities and the government’s Brexit strategy AFP “Boris”, has long been known to right now. giving wide-ranging speeches and has been an outspoken critic BRUSSELS Britain’s Boris Johnson covet the top job. But Graham Brady, the that go well beyond their official of the divorce deal May struck confirmed yesterday he will seek But it effectively fires the chairman of the 1922 Committee briefs. with Brussels last November. The former King Albert II of the to become prime minister when starting gun on a race that of Conservative MPs, said May Johnson, who botched his The deal has been rejected Belgians has been ordered by a Theresa May quits, reports said, already has more than a dozen would do this after a parlia- chance to run against May when three times by the House of court to submit to a DNA test or as she promised to set out a runners and riders -- even mentary vote in the week she took office after the 2016 ref- Commons, forcing May to delay face daily fines of 5,000 euros departure timetable early next though there is no official beginning June 3 on legislation erendum, has long been assumed Brexit twice. ($5,600) lawyers said month. vacancy. to approve her EU divorce deal. to be a candidate but has recently She announced this week she yesterday. “Of course I’m going to go for May has promised to step “We have agreed that she kept out the limelight. would put it to MPs for a fourth The order was the latest it,” the former Foreign Minister, down once the first stage of Brit- and I will meet following the Known abroad for his gaffes time in early June, in the form of twist in a Belgian’s sculptor ex-Mayor of London and leading ain’s exit from the European second reading (first vote) of the and accused of misleading voters a vote on the Withdrawal pursuit to prove that she is the Brexit campaigner told a Union is secured, but this has bill to agree a timetable for the over Brexit, he is nonetheless Agreement Bill. former monarch’s daughter. business event in Manchester, been put in doubt by repeated election of a new leader of the loved by many ordinary May hopes the bill could be “I believe that the king will northwest England, the BBC and Brexit delays. Conservative and Unionist members of the ruling Conserv- passed by July, allowing Britain submit to this test, since he has Sky News reported. At a meeting of senior Party,” he said. ative party, who will have a say to leave the EU at the end of that the guarantee that it will remain The decision comes as little members of her Conservative Many of May’s ministers and in their new leader. month, and is expected to step confidential,” Albert’s lawyer, surprise as Johnson, party on Thursday, May resisted senior lawmakers are already Johnson quit as down at that point. Guy Hiernaux, told AFP. Another lawyer, Alain Ber- enboom, cautioned that the final decision remains with the Fugitive Basque separatist leader arrested monarch. The court-ordered fine was AFP group’s leaders in the late 1970s, ETA waged a relentless cam- a major development in a long MADRID Ternera then took the top spot. paign of killings and kidnappings battle between Albert II and Thought to be the instigator in its fight for an independent Delphine Boel, who launched Josu Ternera, one of the most of ETA’s bloody strategy of com- Basque homeland in northern proceedings before a top influential leaders of former bining car bomb and shooting Spain and southwest France, Brussels court in 2013 to have Basque separatist group ETA, attacks in the 1980s, he was also leaving at least 853 dead. Albert’s paternity recognised. was arrested in France yesterday one of the proponents of trying Weakened by the arrest of Boel claims she was born in after more than 16 years on the to reach a peace deal later on. its leaders, ETA announced a 1968 after a long affair between run, Spain’s Interior Ministry Then in May 2018, while still permanent ceasefire in 2011 and her mother, Sibylle de Selys said. on the run after avoiding arrest, began formally surrendering its Longchamps and the then Jose Antonio Urrutikoetxea he recorded the “final decla- arms in 2017. crown prince Albert, married Bengoetxea, who used the alias ration” announcing the sepa- Then last year in May, it for- since 1959 to Paola Ruffo di Josu Ternera and was once ETA’s ratist group had completely mally dissolved. Calabria. supreme chief, was detained “in dissolved. Spanish Prime Minister The 81-year-old former the early hours of the morning According to Spain’s Interior Pedro Sanchez welcomed the monarch, who reigned from today in Sallanches in the French Minister Fernando Grande-Mar- arrest of Ternera, saying 1993 until 2013, has always Alps,” the ministry said. laska, he is wanted in France and “Franco-Spanish cooperation refused to acknowledge that he “He was a hugely important Spain. has once again demonstrated its could be her father. person in ETA,” said Florencio The Madrid-based National effectiveness.” Sallanches Mayor Last October, the Brussels Dominguez, head of the Court, which deals with terror Georges Morand told AFP that Court of Appeal ruled in favour Memorial Centre for Victims of cases, is preparing to ask for his Ternera, who is believed to be of Boel and ordered Albert II to Terrorism in Spain’s Basque extradition to Spain. seriously ill with cancer, had submit to a genetic sample in Country and author of a book on - Arrested at hospital - been arrested “in the carpark of Josu Ternera (centre), is escorted by police as he leaves the law order to finally decide the Ternera. Created in 1959 at the height of the Sallanches hospital where he court of Bonneville, France, yesterday. matter. After becoming one of the Francisco Franco’s dictatorship, was going for treatment.” FRIDAY 17 MAY 2019 EUROPE / AMERICAS 11 Trump immigration plan would overhaul green card system

AP The proposed shift to — and faces dubious prospects in WASHINGTON a more merit-based a divided Congress. The show of system prioritising magnanimity comes as Trump Setting aside some of his hard-line seeks to put a softer facade on the rhetoric on illegal immigration, high-skilled workers signature campaign issue from his President Donald Trump said would mark a first campaign as he eyes his 2020 yesterday that he wanted to recruit dramatic departure reelection. “top talent” to the nation as he “Our plan is pro-American, unveiled his latest efforts to reform from the nation’s pro-immigrant and pro-worker,” residency laws after years of largely family based Trump said, adding that it con- setbacks and stalemates. approach, which trasts with what he called Demo- “We discriminate against officials said gives crats’ support of “chaos.” Efforts genius,” Trump said of current to overhaul the immigration policies, which he contended roughly 66% of green system have gone nowhere for excessively favour family based cards to those with three decades amid deep partisan Cabinet members and Senators look on as US President Donald Trump announces a new immigration immigration. “We discriminate family ties and 12% divisions. Prospects for an proposal, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, yesterday. against brilliance. We won’t based on skills. agreement seem especially bleak anymore once we get this passed.” as the 2020 elections near, though hundreds of thousands of young would award the same number of As part of the plan, officials The latest effort, spearheaded by the plan could give Trump and the “Dreamers” brought to the US as green cards as it now does. But far want to shore up ports of entry to Trump’s son-in-law and senior high-skilled workers would mark GOP a proposal to rally behind, children — a top priority for Dem- more would go to exceptional stu- ensure all vehicles and people are adviser, Jared Kushner, focuses on a dramatic departure from the even as Democrats signalled their ocrats. Nor does it reduce overall dents, professionals and people screened and to create a self-sus- beefing up border security and nation’s largely family based opposition. rates of immigration, as many with high-level and vocational taining fund, paid for with rethinking the nation’s green card approach, which officials said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi conservative Republicans would degrees. Factors such as age, increased fees, to modernise ports system so that it would favour gives roughly 66% of green cards said Trump’s emphasis on merit- like to see. English language ability and of entry. The plan also calls for people with high-level skills, to those with family ties and 12% based immigration is “conde- White House Press Secretary employment offers would also be building border wall in targeted degrees and job offers instead of based on skills. scending” because families have Sarah Sanders said “Dreamer” considered. The diversity visa locations and continues a push for relatives of those already in the The President’s plan, unveiled merit, too. The plan does not immigrants were not included in lottery, which offers green cards an overhaul to the US asylum country. in a Rose Garden ceremony, has address what to do about the mil- Trump’s new plan because past to citizens of countries with his- system, with the goal of processing The proposed shift to a more yet to be embraced by his own lions of immigrants already living proposals involving them have torically low rates of immigration fewer applications and removing merit-based system prioritising party — let alone Democrats in the country illegally, including failed. Under the new plan, the US to the US would be eliminated. people who don’t qualify faster.

New York Mayor Trump says he The world still has not done becomes 24th Democrat in hopes US not going anything: Khashoggi’s fiancee White House field

REUTERS REUTERS to war with Iran WASHINGTON NEW YORK REUTERS role in facilitating international WASHINGTON mediation and diplomatic rela- Hatice Cengiz, the fiancee of Jamal New York City Mayor Bill de tions on behalf of the United Khashoggi, the journalist Blasio entered the crowded US President Donald Trump said States,” the statement said. murdered at a Saudi Arabian 2020 presidential race yesterday he hoped the United The Washington Post, citing consulate in Turkey last year, said yesterday, arguing that his States was not heading to war unnamed US officials, reported yesterday she could not believe record of progressive accom- with Iran as he met with Swit- late on Wednesday that Trump that no one has yet faced serious plishments in the country’s zerland President Ueli Maurer, preferred a diplomatic route consequences for the crime. biggest city positioned him as whose nation has served as a with Iran and direct talks with “I cannot understand that the the perfect foil to President diplomatic conduit between the its leaders but worried that some world still has not done anything Donald Trump. two countries. of his advisers were pushing about this,” Cengiz told a US De Blasio, 58, launched his Asked by reporters Wash- war. House of Representatives Foreign candidacy with the central cam- ington was going to war with White House spokeswoman Affairs subcommittee, speaking paign message, “Working Tehran, Trump responded, Sarah Sanders told Fox News in Turkish through an interpreter. People First,” becoming the 24th “Hope not” as he greeted Maurer Channel’s “Fox & Friends” that “I still cannot make human sense Democrat seeking to take on Hatice Cengiz testifies before the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s at the White House. there is no friction between of it. I still cannot understand. I still Trump in the election next year. Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Tensions have escalated in Trump and his advisers and he feel that I’ll wake up,” she said in In a video released yes- recent days with increasing con- welcomes different emotional testimony to a hearing Organizations Subcommittee in the Rayburn House Office Building terday, de Blasio returned to the cerns about a potential US-Iran viewpoints. on international press freedom on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, yesterday. theme of income inequality that conflict. Earlier this week the “He’s the one the American and the dangers of reporting on had animated his first mayoral United States pulled some dip- people elected. He’s going to human rights. that responsibility for Khashoggi’s can act, we can leave aside all campaign in 2013, when he lomatic staff from its embassy take in the information and the Cengiz was the last person to death went to the highest levels interests, international interests emerged as a leading voice for in Baghdad following weekend guidance from all of his national see Khashoggi, a US resident and of the Saudi government. Riyadh and politics, and focus on the the burgeoning left wing that has attacks on four oil tankers in the security team and he then will columnist for the Washington denies the crown prince was values for a better life.” since reshaped his party. Gulf. make a decision on what he Post, before he went into the Saudi involved. Cengiz said she came to The White House did not “People in every part of this Switzerland, a neutral thinks is the best and safest thing consulate in Istanbul on October Washington hoping to help immediately respond to a request country feel stuck or even like country, has historically been a for the American people,” she 2 to obtain papers for their provoke a stronger reaction to her for comment. In the past, Trump they’re going backwards,” he liaison between the United said. upcoming marriage. fiance’s death. She said President has resisted imposing conse- said in the video. “But the rich States and Iran, which have no US House Speaker Nancy He never left the building. Donald Trump invited her to the quences such as strong sanctions. got richer.” The mayor, who is diplomatic relations. Pelosi yesterday welcomed what “We still don’t know why he White House months earlier, but Calling the United States “a for- barred from seeking a third A White House statement she called Trump’s lack of was killed. We don’t know where that she had not come then tress” protecting freedom of four-year term in 2021, has said the two leaders discussed “appetite” for military conflict his corpse is,” Cengiz said. She because she was not confident thought and human rights, Cengiz struggled to build a national “a range of international issues, with Tehran. She also warned called for sanctions to punish about his response. appealed for justice. profile, eclipsed in the national including the crises in the Middle the Trump administration Saudi Arabia and for Washington “I think we choose between “I think it is a test for the consciousness by progressive US East and in Venezuela.” against taking military action in to push for the freedom of political two things...,” Cengiz told the sub- United States and I believe it is a Senators Bernie Sanders and “President Trump expressed Iran without authorisation from prisoners held in the kingdom. committee. “We can either go on test that it can and should pass,” Elizabeth Warren, who are now his gratitude for Switzerland’s Congress. US authorities have concluded as if nothing has happened... or we she said. his rivals for the presidency. Trudeau calls Chinese arrests of Russia presents UN measure to rein two Canadians ‘unacceptable’ in chemical weapons watchdog

AFP AFP by Russia and Syria. The pro- that chlorine was likely used in PARIS UNITED NATIONS posed resolution notes “with the attack that killed more than concern the continuing politici- 40 people, but Russia and Syria Canadian Prime Minister Justin Russia yesterday presented a sation of the work of the OPCW have rejected those findings. Trudeau yesterday called the draft resolution to the Security and growing deviation from the The report did not apportion arrest of two Canadians in China Council accusing the UN’s established practice of taking blame as it was not in the watch- “unacceptable” and vowed to chemical weapons watchdog, the consensus-based decisions.” It dog’s mandate at the time. stand up to Beijing over the OPCW, of politicisation just calls on state parties to the The West pushed through the detentions. weeks before a new probe begins Chemical Weapons Convention new blaming powers after OPCW “We will consistently and of chemical attacks in Syria. to “cooperate with each other and reports confirmed chemical always stand up for Canadians, The draft text states that the seek to restore the spirit of con- weapons use in Syria, as well as particularly these Canadians who Council — where Russia holds sensus in the OPCW,” which sug- a nerve agent attack on Russian have been arbitrarily detained,” veto power — is the only inter- gests Russia’s view must be taken former double agent Sergei he told a news conference in national body that can impose into account. Skripal in the British city of Paris after China said it had for- measures on countries that OPCW chief Fernando Arias Salisbury in March 2018. mally arrested the pair on violate the Chemical Weapons said on Tuesday that the new The United States, Britain and national security grounds. Convention. investigation of chemical attacks France launched a one-off missile “What we are always focused French President Emmanuel Macron (left) bids farewell to Canadian The proposed resolution is in Syria would begin in the strike on Syria in April last year on is doing things that will help Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as he leaves the Elysee Presidential backed by China, diplomats said. coming weeks. Western countries in response to the use of chemical Canadians (who are) being Palace following their meeting in Paris, yesterday. The Organisation for the Pro- are calling on the team to start weapons in Douma. In 2015, detained. That will not change,” hibition of Chemical Weapons work on identifying the culprits Russia and the United States Trudeau said, when asked if he Kovrig is “suspected of collecting and illegally offering state (OPCW) agreed in June to set up behind a deadly attack in the created the OPCW-UN joint planned to talk to President Xi state secrets and intelligence” secrets” abroad, Chinese foreign a mechanism that would identify Syrian town of Douma in April investigative mechanism (JIM) to Jinping over the issue. while businessman Michael ministry spokesman Lu Kang said the perpetrators of chemical 2018. identify those responsible for Former diplomat Michael Spavor is suspected of “stealing yesterday. attacks, a move strongly opposed The OPCW said in a report chemical attacks in Syria. 12 AMERICAS / CLASSIFIEDS FRIDAY 17 MAY 2019 Cuba, Canada FMs meet on Venezuela crisis REUTERS HAVANA Pro-Maduro protesters evicted

Canada’s Foreign Minister met from Venezuela Embassy in US with her Cuban counterpart in AFP called the “illegal entry and arrest Havana yesterday to discuss the WASHINGTON at DC Venezuela Embassy.” It political crisis in Cuba’s longtime promised to “keep fighting to ally Venezuela and other issues US police yesterday evicted the protect the Embassy from illegal after the island’s Communist last of a group of protesters who takeover by Guaido forces.” government said it was willing have been occupying the Vene- Guaido has been recognised as to help mediate. zuelan Embassy in Washington leader of the crisis-stricken Canadian Prime Minister in support of President Nicolas country by some 50 states, Justin Trudeau reached out to Maduro, ending weeks-long including the United States. Cuba two weeks ago on behalf standoff. “At this moment the author- of the Lima Group, a bloc of “The liberation of our ities are checking the building to mostly Latin American countries embassy came about thanks to ensure its security before taking seeking a peaceful resolution to the struggle of the Venezuelan it over,” Vecchio said. the Venezuelan standoff. diaspora,” said Carlos Vecchio, A group of Venezuelans had A top Cuban diplomat said envoy for opposition leader Juan gathered outside the cordoned- subsequently in an interview Guaido, who declared himself off Embassy building and were with Bloomberg that Havana was interim president earlier this year chanting slogans such as “Viva willing to help, but that leftist ally in a power play against Maduro. Venezuela.” President Nicolas Maduro would “With sacrifice they held the For more than a month, an have to be at the table. grounds against all adversity,” unclear number of Americans The Venezuelan opposition said Vecchio on Twitter. belonging to a group calling itself has rejected that possibility in Various police and fire- the Embassy Protection Col- the past, accusing Maduro of Canada’s Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland (left), speaking during a meeting with Cuba’s Foreign fighting vehicles were seen inside lective had been living in the using talks as a distraction as he Minister Bruno Rodriguez in Havana, yesterday. the grounds of the diplomatic Embassy, with the consent of the consolidated his power. mission in the US capital, which Maduro government. Moreover, the opposition and softened. “Cuba has a long American University. Canada’s Foreign Minister was taken over last month by a The American squatters, United States both accuse Cuba history of playing a constructive “Cuba won’t abandon its ally Chrystia Freeland’s Havana visit number of left-wing and pacifist whose numbers dwindled to just of propping up Maduro. But as role in settling conflict in which and won’t agree to any solution comes as talks are underway in activists protesting Guaido’s bid four people this week after police the crisis has dragged on, and a it has a stake — in Angola, that the Maduro government Norway between Venezuela’s to push Maduro out. warned they would enter the short-lived uprising against Central America, and Colombia,” opposes, but it may encourage government and “democratic” The most high-profile of the building by force, aimed to block Maduro failed earlier this month, said William LeoGrande, a pro- Maduro to be more flexible at the opponents, according to a gov- groups behind the occupation, the entry of the Guaido dele- the opposition’s stance may have fessor of government at bargaining table,” he added. ernment envoy. CODEPINK, denounced what it gation to the Embassy. SERVICES

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Son of Bolsonaro rejects money laundering claims AFP locations in Rio de Janeiro — a values.” “I have always declared RIO DE JANEIRO profit that could indicate money my assets to the tax authorities laundering, Veja magazine and everything is compatible with The eldest son of Brazilian Pres- reported Wednesday citing doc- my earnings,” he said, describing ident Jair Bolsonaro has denied uments from the Rio state prose- himself as a victim of “illegal accusations he laundered money cutor’s office. In one of the trans- leaks.” “My past is clean and I have through real estate deals, months actions — all of which took place never committed any irregularity after the eruption of a suspicious between 2010 and 2017 — the sale in my entire life.” The prosecutor’s payments scandal involving him price of a Copacabana apartment office included the allegations in that tarnished his father’s anti- was 292 percent more than what a document requesting judicial corruption credentials. Flavio paid for it 15 months earlier. permission to access the bank and Flavio Bolsonaro, a federal Flavio, 38, hit back on Twitter tax records of more than 90 senator, allegedly made more than late Wednesday, saying the people, including Flavio, as part 3m ($790,000) buying and selling reported values were “absolutely of an investigation into suspicious 19 apartments and commercial false and not even close to the real payments. Earthquake of 5.7 magnitude shakes buildings in El Salvador and Nicaragua REUTERS SAN SALVADOR

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake off the coast off Central America shook buildings in El Salvador and Nicaragua’s capital Managua yesterday, prompting people to evacuate, but there were no initial reports of major damage. The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake struck some 39km west-southwest of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua, at a depth of 71km. Jorge Melendez, director of civil protection in El Salvador, said there were only scattered Workers standing outside a building after an earthquake in Managua, reports of minor damage. “There Nicaragua, yesterday. is no major damage,” he said. The epicentre was near to where the land borders of El Sal- some buildings in Honduras had earlier measured the quake vador, Honduras and Nicaragua were also evacuated, authorities at a preliminary magnitude are at their closest point, and said. Authorities in El Salvador of 6.2. FRIDAY 17 MAY 2019 CLASSIFIEDS 13

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Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim QC’s Director-General, Saleh In a press statement, he Al Thani, Chairman of Qatar bin Hamad Al Sharqi added that all World Cup Chamber (QC) projects being implemented in the country were not affected by Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, blockade imposed on Qatar the embargo imposed on the and the efforts made by the did not affect in any way the State two years ago, and added Qatari government, which pro- major projects implemented that the projects were going as vided all facilities for Qatari by the State, noting that the planned without any delay. companies to actively partic- opening of the World Cup The inauguration of Al ipate in the World Cup projects. stadium comes a few days Wakrah Stadium as the second QC’s Director-General after the opening of the Doha stadium to be completed for the Saleh bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Metro’s Red Line South, which World Cup after the Khalifa also said: “The opening of Al was also opened ahead of International Stadium is a Wakrah Stadium in a record schedule. reflection of the success of time and ahead of the start of He also pointed out that Qatar’s economic plans, and the the Fifa World Cup 2022 as the the efforts exerted to country moving in the right first stadium to be fully con- implement the mega projects direction towards achieving its structed to host the tour- in the country in record time goals in hosting the World Cup, nament is considered a great and in accordance with inter- he added. achievement and proof of the national standards and sustain- He also said the Qatari readiness of the country and ability, comes with the support private sector is proud to par- its preparation for the World and guidance of the wise lead- Salem bin Salim Al Mannai (right), Director of Corporate Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and ticipate in the World Cup Cup”. ership of the country, which Industry, and Sheikh Ahmed bin Eid Al Thani, Head of Qatar Financial Information Unit, at the MoU projects as part of the direc- Al Sharqi also stressed spare no effort to achieve the tives of the Amir H H Sheikh unequivocally that the unjust Qatar National Vision 2030. signing ceremony in Doha, yesterday. Brent oil hovers QSE’s benchmark index closes at 9,871.87 points THE PENINSULA compared to QR558.73bn at the with 33.1 percent of the total pared to Wednesday’s closing. around $72 on DOHA end of previous week, reports number of transactions. Banking The volume of shares traded QNA. and Financial Services sector decreased to 16. 41 million from Qatar Stock Exchange’s (QSE) Industries sector led traded accounted for 24.09 percent. 24.74 million on Wednesday and Mideast tensions benchmark index lost 155.30 value last week with 32.58 Real Estate sector accounted for the value of shares decreased to points, or 1.55 percent, last week percent of the total traded value. 23.14 percent and Consumer QR388.47m from QR706.49m on REUTERS Also keeping prices in check when the bourse closed Banking and Financial Services Goods and Services sector Wednesday. LONDON is uncertainty about whether yesterday at 9,871.87 points. sector accounted for 29.58 accounted for 7.80 percent. From the 49 companies Organization of the Petroleum Trading value during last percent. Consumer Goods and From the 46 listed com- listed on QSE, shares of 45 saw Oil prices rose yesterday for a Exporting Countries (Opec) and week increased by 70.87 percent Services sector accounted for panies, seven ended last week trading today. From these, 23 third day running as fears of other producers will continue to reach QR1.92bn compared to 16.89 percent and Real Estate higher while 35 fell and four companies gained, 19 closed supply disruption amid supply cuts that have boosted QR1.12bn at the end of the pre- sector accounted 12.51 percent. unchanged. lower and remained three com- heightened tensions in the prices more than 30 percent so vious week. Industries sector led traded Mesaieed Petrochemical panies unchanged. Middle East overshadowed far this year. Trading volume increased by volume last week with 36.95 Holding Company led trading Indices of four sectors ended swelling US crude inventories. Opec said on Tuesday that 100.83 percent to reach 88.57 percent of the total traded value during last week in green zone and three ended Brent crude futures were up world demand for its oil would million shares, as against 44.10 volume. Real Estate sector accounted for 15.83 percent of in red zone today. QSE Total 35 cents at $72.12 a barrel by 1025 be higher than expected this year. million shares, while the number accounted for 25.09 percent. the total traded value. QNB Return Index increased 0.08 GMT, heading for the biggest Despite continuing trade tensions of transactions rose by 86.16 Banking and Financial Services accounted for 14.68 percent and percent to 18,165.08 points and weekly rise in six weeks. US West between the United States and percent, to reach 44,906 trans- sector accounted for 21.04 Qatar Fuel accounted for 14.53 QSE Al Rayan Islamic Index Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude China, which have weighed on actions as compared to 24,122 percent and Telecoms sector percent. gained 0.03 percent to 3,886.64 futures were up 46 cents at the demand outlook, the oil transactions. accounted for 7.27 percent. When compared on daily points. QSE All Share Index $62.48. market is marked by tight supply. Market cap fell by 1.62 Industries sector led traded basis, the QSE index gained 7.61 increased 0.15 percent to Oil was drawing support “There is... more supply at percent to reach QR549.65bn as number of transactions last week points, or 0.08 percent, com- 2,966.94 points. from the risk of conflict in the risk to a new US war in the Middle East, with helicopters car- Middle East than demand at risk rying US staff from the US to the continuation of the trade embassy in Baghdad on war with China,” Petromatrix EU fines banks $1.2bn over foreign exchange Wednesday out of apparent analyst Olivier Jakob said in a concern over perceived threats note. An end this month to US BLOOMBERG Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group were the ‘Three Way Banana from Iran. waivers that allowed some coun- BRUSSELS Inc must pay nearly €70m as part Split’ and ‘Semi Grumpy Old Men.’ “Brent looks poised to tries to buy Iranian oil after the of the settlement with the EU’s ‘Foreign exchange spot breach the upper bound of its reimposition of US sanctions has Citigroup Inc, Royal Bank of antitrust regulator. trading activities are one of the recent $70-$73 a barrel price prompted Tehran to relax Scotland Group Plc and JPMorgan Traders ran two cartels on largest markets in the world, range as bullish headlines from restrictions on its nuclear pro- Chase & Co are among five banks online chatrooms, swapping sen- worth billions of euros every day,’ the (Mideast) Gulf continue wor- gramme and threaten action that that agreed to pay European sitive information and trading EU Competition Commissioner rying investors,” Citi said in a could breach a 2015 nuclear deal. Union fines totaling €1.07bn plans that allowed them to make Margrethe Vestager (pictured) note. A rise in US crude oil inven- An attack on four oil tankers ($1.2bn) for colluding on foreign- informed decisions to buy or sell said. ‘These cartel decisions send tories to their highest since 2017 in the Gulf on Sunday, for which exchange trading strategies. currencies, the regulator said. a clear message that the com- a record €3.8bn penalty for col- helped to cap prices, though gov- no one has claimed responsi- Citigroup was hit hardest Many of them knew each other, mission will not tolerate collusive lusion between truckmakers. ernment data pointed to a bility, and Saudi Arabia’s with a €310.8m penalty, followed calling one chatroom on the behavior in any sector of the targeted by an EU probe into smaller increase than previous announcement that armed by fines of €249.2m and €228.8m Bloomberg terminal the ‘Essex financial markets.’ a suspected cartel for trading of industry data, with falling drones hit two of its oil pumping for RBS and JPMorgan, the Express n’ the Jimmy’ because all While relatively large, the US dollar supra-sovereign, sov- gasoline stocks also providing stations have compounded European Commission said in a of the traders but one met on a cartel fines are lower than a ereign and agency bonds via some price support. supply-side fears. statement yesterday. Barclays Plc commuter train from Essex to €1.3bn penalty for banks for online chatrooms between 2009 was fined €210.3m and London. Other names for rooms rigging Euribor rates and below and 2015. FRIDAY 17 MAY 2019 BUSINESS 15 Boeing crashes leave $450m bill for European insurers

BLOOMBERG in Ethiopia and Indonesia at more on the ground, according to two LONDON than $1bn. Investigators in mul- people familiar with the matter. tiple countries are looking at why Sixty-five days have passed since Europe’s biggest insurers are on the same model crashed twice March 11 when China’s aviation the hook for as much as $450m within five months. The outcome regulator banned flights of 737 from a pair of airline crashes of those probes will affect how Max planes within its territory. involving Boeing Co 737 Max much the insurers pay. Authorities around the world fol- planes. Among some of the world’s lowed China’s lead within days. Munich Re reckons it could other major insurers, American The manufacturer’s liability pay €150m ($168m), an estimate International Group Inc., Chubb policy is capped at $500m, that Chief Financial Officer Ltd. and Berkshire Hathaway Spe- according to the people familiar Christoph Jurecka (pictured) cialty Insurance Co. declined to with the matter. It was arranged We continue to work with airline called ‘very conservative.’ Swiss comment. by a panel of insurers; one of customers and regulators to safely Re expects to pay up to $135m, The twin disasters involving those, Allianz SE, said Tuesday return the Max to service.” while Hannover Re says it will pay the 737 Max, the latest variant of that it expects to pay $56m for Swiss Re is among those that out as much as $56m. Allianz SE the world’s most widely flown jet- losses related to Boeing. Some of covered the manufacturer’s lia- and Zurich Insurance Group AG liner, are unusual because the air- the $500m risk was passed on to bility policy and it is one of several may have to part with a combined craft itself is being investigated as reinsurers, which insure risks insurers of Ethiopian Airlines. $91m. the possible culprit. That has put taken by other insurers. Ethiopian has an airline all-risk For now, the insurers’ losses the spotlight on Boeing’s insurance Boeing doesn’t comment on policy capped at $330m, are on paper only. It will be cover. its insurance cover, spokesman according to one of the people. months, if not years, before Its policies cover several Charles Bickers said, adding, “we That policy will pay the $55m payouts are made, with potential liabilities. For example, have been in constant contact with Ethiopian needs to replace its Bloomberg Intelligence estimating Boeing has an airline-manufac- our customers and our focus crashed plane, leaving it with the bill for settling passengers’ turer’s liability policy that pays out remains on supporting them $275m to compensate the pas- claims from the 737 Max crashes more for each day the planes stay during this difficult time. sengers’ families. Goldman to buy United Capital for $750m Pakistani rupee touches all-time BLOOMBERG companies, but only 200 of the NEW YORK top 1,000,” analysts at Bank of low against dollar America Corp wrote in a Goldman Sachs Group Inc. research note last week, high- AFP /KARACHI agreed to buy wealth manager lighting the growth opportunity United Capital for $750m, one available to Goldman in that Pakistan’s rupee dropped to an all- of the investment bank’s biggest space. time low of 146.5 to the dollar yes- purchases of recent years. The investment bank’s push terday, days after Islamabad The deal is expected to be to include more stable, recurring, announced it had reached an completed in the third quarter, fee-based revenue is a shift from agreement with the International Goldman said yesterday in a years past when its trading Monetary Fund on a fresh bailout statement. United Capital has division often posted windfalls for its troubled economy. about $25bn in assets under that drove up quarterly profits. The IMF is seeking a market- management, 220 financial The volatile results made it determined exchange rate for the advisers and 22,000 clients, harder for analysts to consist- rupee as part of conditions for the according to the statement. market as a source of growth. ently project the firm’s earnings, $6bn deal and as Pakistan struggles Goldman Sachs’s new man- The United Capital purchase turning off some investors. with a looming balance of pay- agement team, led by Chief will help the investment bank By creating more repeatable ments crisis and low foreign Executive Officer David expand its Ayco business, which revenue, Solomon and his team reserves. Solomon (pictured), has made offers financial planning to exec- are hoping it becomes easier for “It was expected any time after building out fee-based busi- utives at corporate clients. With shareholders to anticipate Gold- the IMF deal, and happened today,” nesses a high priority and Ayco, Goldman Sachs “currently man’s growth trajectory, Saad Hashemy, chief economist at pointed to the mass-affluent serves 60 of the Fortune 100 boosting the company’s value. the Topline Securities,

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Brook Lopez (11) of the Milwaukee Bucks blocks a shot attempt by Kawhi Leonard of the Lopez to rescue as Bucks Toronto Raptors in the fourth quarter in Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2019 NBA Play-offs at the Fiserv down Raptors in opener Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Wednesday.

AFP grinding, which is what we’ve manufacture a couple of things. LOS ANGELES NBA Result been doing all season long,” “And several times in the Result of NBA Eastern Lopez added. fourth quarter he was out there Brook Lopez scored 29 points as Conference finals playoff “We’ve learned never to making big-time plays -- blocks, the Milwaukee Bucks staged a game on Wednesday (best hang our heads, never give up, rebounds, contests. Certainly in late rally to defeat the Toronto of seven): and we haven’t all season. They a big moment, that was a great Raptors 108-100 in the opening Toronto Raptors 100 hit us, but we stuck with it and Brook Lopez tonight.” game of their NBA Eastern Milwaukee Bucks 108 stuck together as a team.” The Raptors meanwhile will Conference finals clash on (Milwaukee lead series 1-0) Lopez was backed by 24 take positives from the form of Wednesday. points from Giannis Antetok- Kawhi Leonard, who once again Lopez helped spark a run of ounmpo, who also hauled down looked poised to single-handedly 10 unanswered points in the final three-pointer from the towering 14 rebounds with six assists. drag Toronto over the line. three minutes as the Bucks 31-year-old took Milwaukee four Khris Middleton had 11 points Leonard finished with 31 fought back from 100-98 down points clear. with 11 rebounds while Malcolm points, nine rebounds and two to claim a crucial victory in front Two free throws apiece from Brogdon delivered a vital 15 assists while point guard Kyle of their home fans at the Fiserv Eric Bledsoe and Khris Middleton points from the bench. Lowry was similarly impressive Forum. completed the scoring as the Bucks coach Mike Buden- with 30 points and eight Two free throws from Kawhi Bucks pulled away to win. holzer praised the overall con- rebounds. Leonard had nudged Toronto “It was a complete team tribution of the team but singled Pascal Siakam added 15 into a 100-98 lead as the clock effort,” said Lopez, who finished out Lopez for special praise. points while Marc Gasol wound down on a pulsating with 11 rebounds and two assists. “Big game from Brook on delivered another impressive opening instalment of the best- “We’d been playing with both ends of the court,” Buden- defensive display with 12 of-seven series. good energy the whole game but holzer said. rebounds and two blocks. But a Lopez dunk gave the shots weren’t going down for us. “In the first half we were Game two in the series takes Bucks a 101-100 lead and then a So we knew we just had to keep struggling but Brook was able to place today.

Canada top France at Arsenal criticises selection of hockey worlds; Baku as Europa League host Sweden rout AP would like to understand the cri- first continental trophy since the Austria LONDON teria by which venues are 1994 Cup Winners’ Cup. selected for finals, and also how Baku also bid to host this AP The choice of Azerbaijan capital supporter requirements are season’s Champions League SLOVAKIA Baku to host the Europa League taken into account as part of this. final, but missed out to Madrid. final has caused “unacceptable” Moving forward we would urge Arsenal has previously Anthony Mantha scored twice and “extreme” travel problems UEFA to ensure that supporter raised concerns about its to lift Canada to a 5-2 victory for Arsenal fans, the English club logistics and requirements are a Armenian midfielder Henrikh over France at the hockey said yesterday. key part of any future decisions Mkhitaryan’s ability to enter world championship yesterday. Arsenal and Chelsea have for final venues as what has hap- Azerbaijan for the game, given Mantha opened the scoring been given just 6,000 tickets pened this season is unac- long-running political tension on a 5-on-3 power play with a each by UEFA for the May 29 ceptable, and cannot be between Armenia and slap shot in the opening period game, in a stadium with a repeated.” Azerbaijan. and added his second for a 4-2 capacity of 68,700. Arsenal’s then-chief exec- Rahimov said on Wednesday lead in the final frame. Mantha Even those tickets may not utive, Ivan Gazidis, was on the that Mkhitaryan could play in San Jose Sharks right wing Joonas Donskoi (27) leaps as he now has a team-high five goals sell out, Arsenal said, because of UEFA executive committee Azerbaijan. screens St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) while and four assists from four the difficulty of getting to when Baku was chosen as “We at all times put the sport games. defenceman Colton Parayko (55) defends during the third period Azerbaijan. Europa League host in Sep- as something very separate from Canada moved to the in game three of the Western Conference Final of the 2019 Stanley “Time will tell if it is even tember 2017. these political issues and of second place in Group A in Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center. possible for 6,000 Arsenal fans Azerbaijan Sports Minister course the same issue is again Kosice with nine points, three to attend the match, given how Azad Rahimov defended Baku with Mkhitaryan,” Rahimov said. behind leading Germany and extreme the travel challenges on Wednesday as a deserving “He receives all the guar- one ahead of the United States Karlsson at the are,” the club said. host. antees from the government in third. “We have 45,000 season “This is Europe and any city about the security, visa support, After starting with a loss to ticket holders and for so many has a chance to host such kind everything.” Finland, the Canadians have fans to miss out due to UEFA of an event,” he said. “That’s Arsenal coach Unai Emery bounced back with three double as Sharks selecting a final venue with such really good that the people can has said: “I don’t know what the straight wins. They still have to limited transport provision is travel, to know each other better. problem is between the two face Germany, Denmark and quite simply not right.” I believe that next time when we countries but we are going to do the United States in their bite Blues in NHL There are relatively few will host such an event, never all we can to have Mkhitaryan remaining preliminary-round flights to Baku from Western such a question will appear, there. This issue is not sporting. games. AP shot from the left dot with 3:57 Europe, though more are being because I believe that everybody It is not in my hands. I don’t Darnell Nurse, Anthony LOS ANGELES, left in the period. operated for the final, and prices getting acquainted with our understand what the solution is.” Cirelli and Mark Stone also had St. Louis went on a power are far above usual levels. beautiful city, with our hospi- Nagorno-Karabakh is a a goal apiece. Damien Fleury Erik Karlsson scored 5:23 into play after Brent Burns took “We have received many tality, will be happy to be back region of Azerbaijan which has and Anthony Rech scored for overtime after the officials down Oskar Sundqvist late in the complaints from our fans about again.” been under the control of ethnic France. missed a hand pass by Timo period. Perron scored his second this and we fully share their con- This is Arsenal’s first Armenian forces backed by In Group B, Gabriel Meier, and the San Jose Sharks goal of the series a minute later, cerns,” Arsenal said. European final in 13 years, and Armenia since a war there ended Landeskog scored just 69 rallied to beat the St. Louis Blues giving the Blues the lead with “On behalf of our fans, we the London club seeks to win its in 1994. seconds into his first game at 5-4 on Wednesday night to take their first power-play goal in 19 the tournament to kickstart a 2-1 lead in the Western chances with the man Sweden’s 9-1 rout of Austria. Conference final. advantage. China to host Landeskog, who also had Meier used his right hand It was Perron’s first mul- two assists, only arrived in Bra- to knock a loose puck toward tigoal playoff performance in 73 2023 Asian Cup tislava on Thursday morning to the front of the net. Gustav games. join the two-time defending Nyquist then passed it over to After an early Blues push, after Korea champion after his Colorado Karlsson, who beat Jordan Bin- the Sharks grabbed control in Avalanche were eliminated nington for his second goal of the first. withdraws bid from the NHL playoffs. the game. Blues defenseman Vince William Nylander had a Binnington and the Blues Dunn departed with 8:35 left in AFP goal and an assist to join Russ- complained immediately about the first after getting hit in the SEOUL sia’s Nikita Kucherov atop the Meier’s pass. The officials face by a Brenden Dillon shot, scoring chart with 10 points huddled while Karlsson and the forcing St. Louis to mix and South Korea have abandoned from three goals and seven Sharks celebrated, but the play match five defensemen. their bid to stage football’s assists. With nine points from wasn’t reviewable and the goal San Jose then jumped in Asian Cup in 2023, authorities four games, the Swedes trail stood. front when Karlsson intercepted said, leaving the sole other undefeated Russia and Swit- Game 4 of the best-of-seven a Joel Edmundson clearing bidders China with a free run zerland in Group B by three series is Friday night in St. Louis. attempt and beat Binnington to become hosts. points. Finland plays Denmark The Blues led 4-3 before with a wrist shot through traffic The Korea Football Associ- in Group A later Thursday while Logan Couture tied it with 61 at 13:37. ation (KFA) said in a statement the Czech Republic faces Latvia seconds left in regulation. Joe Thornton made it 2-0 with it had pulled out to “strategi- in Group B. Thornton scored twice for San 3:02 left in the first, scoring on cally focus” on a joint bid with Meanwhile, Dallas Stars Jose, and Martin Jones made 28 a backhander after Robert Bor- North Korea to host the defenseman Esa Lindell has saves. tuzzo blocked a Marc-Edouard Women’s World Cup in the signed a $34.8m, six-year con- David Perron had two goals Vlasic shot. same year. tract that will run through the for St. Louis, and Vladimir Steen got the Blues on the The KFA announced the 2024-25 season. Tarasenko and Alexander Steen board at 1:18 of the second, joint bid in March, but diplo- The deal with an average also scored. Colton Parayko had but Thornton answered 18 matic contacts between value of $5.8m per year was three assists, and Jordan Bin- seconds later with his second Pyongyang and Seoul have announced yesterday, a week nington made 27 stops. goal of the game, giving him since dwindled with North before Lindell’s 25th birthday. The Blues trailed 2-0 after his first multigoal playoff Korea-US nuclear talks The 6-foot-3 Finn was a one and 3-1 in the second before game over 176 games in a deadlocked. restricted free agent. rallying. 22-year career. Seoul’s Asian Cup with- Lindell had a plus-14 rating Tarasenko, who faced crit- Messi gets Creu de Sant Jordi award drawal means that China and a team-high 161 blocked icism after a lackluster per- should on June 4 be con- NHL Results Barcelona’s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi waves after receiving shots during the season for the formance in Game 1, started the firmed by the AFC (Asian Results from the NHL games the Creu de Sant Jordi award from Catalan regional president Stars, who made it to the second comeback with his first goal in Football Confederation) as on Wednesday Quim Torra (back left) during a ceremony at the International round of the Western Con- six games at 4:05 of the second. San Jose 5 St. Louis 4 hosts of the nations champi- ference playoffs before a Game Perron tied it by beating Jones Convention Centre (CCIB) in Barcelona yesterday. onship finals for the second 7 loss at St. Louis. on the stick side with a wrist time. FRIDAY 17 MAY 2019 SPORT 17

Kyrgios disqualified Federer fights back to after swearing and reach Rome quarters throwing chair AFP AGENCIES ROME ROME Nick Kyrgios (pictured) was Roger Federer successfully fled disqualified from the Italian Switzerland’s Roger Federer danger once more on clay Open yesterday after in action during his third yesterday, saving two match throwing a chair across court points against Borna Coric to round match against Croatia’s in a foul-mouthed tantrum advance 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(7) and Borna Coric, yesterday. before storming off during his reach the quarter-finals of the match against Norwegian Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Casper Ruud. Rome. The 24-year-old, always Coric had two match points not far from controversy, had at 6/4 in the tie-break, including made headlines earlier in the one on his serve, but the day after criticising rivals 22-year-old Croatian dumped a including Novak Djokovic and forehand approach into the net Rafael Nadal in an interview. on his first try, and Federer “Very eventful day to say escaped the next point with a to the least. Emotions got the service winner. The Swiss moved better of me and I just wanted to be liked,” he said of world on when Coric couldn’t handle to say that the atmosphere number one Djokovic. a backhand volley. was crazy out there today, just “He just wants to be “The first set was really dif- super unfortunate that it had (Roger) Federer. I feel he ficult, for me at least. I really to end in a default,” Kyrgios wants to be liked so much that struggled to see the ball. There later wrote on Instagram. I just can’t stand him. This cel- was a lot of shade on the court… “Sorry Roma, see you ebration thing is so and he did well, he’s a very again, maybe.” cringeworthy. steady player. I couldn’t chase His astonishing outburst “He’s unbelievable, a the lines very well so I couldn’t came in his second round tie champion of the sport, one of hit any winners, but I really tried against 76th-ranked qualifier the greatest we will ever see. to play in a way where I was not lost two match points against the atmosphere was fantastic. won two matches in one day last Ruud who had won the first I think he will get the Grand going to just lose it. I gave him a Dominic Thiem in the People were going crazy. It’s August at the Western & set 6-3. Slam count and overtake chance to win, and he didn’t so quarter-finals. exactly how you want the atmos- Southern Open in Cincinnati, and Kyrgios won the second Federer. I took it at the end,” Federer said. “It was very tight. I got very phere to be,” Federer said. he did it again in Rome. set 7-6 (7/5) to level, but was “No matter how many Federer also saved two lucky again today already like in Coric had won two of their The Swiss will next face furious after sending a Grand Slams he wins, he will match points last week against Madrid. It’s nice to get lucky I past three FedEx ATP #NextGenATP Greek Stefanos forehand wide to hand a never be the greatest to me. Frenchman Gael Monfils to reach guess sometimes. I’ve lost a lot Head2Head meetings, at the Tsitsipas or Italian Fabio Fognini. break back to Ruud early in I’ve played him twice and I’m the Mutua Madrid Open quarter- of heartbreakers throughout the Gerry Weber Open in Halle and Meanwhile, Japan’s Naomi the third set. sorry but if you cannot beat finals. Federer, however, then years so it’s nice to win these and the Rolex Shanghai Masters. But Osaka won twice yesterday to The 24-year-old turned me, you cannot be the greatest Federer gained a 3-2 advantage reach the Italian Open quarter- and berated the crowd for of all time. ITALIAN OPEN RESULTS in their FedEx ATP Head2Head finals, retaining the world walking during the point “For me, Federer will series in February by winning number one ranking ahead of before slamming his racquet always be the greatest of all Men’s Second Round their Dubai semi-final in straight the start of the French Open next to the floor amid a string of time. What Rafa has done has Novak Djokovic (SRB x1) bt Denis Shapovalov (CAN) 6-1, 6-3 sets. Their third-round matchup week. swear words. been pretty scary too. But Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) bt Marco Cecchinato (ITA x16) 6-3, 6-3 yesterday, Federer’s second She eased into the last eight Kyrgios told a spectator: Novak just riles me the wrong Casper Ruud (NOR) bt Nick Kyrgios (AUS) 6-3, 6-7 (5/7), 2-1 -- defaulted match of the day, was their first in Rome with a 6-3, 6-3 win over “You’re not supposed to walk way. He always says what he Juan Martín Del Potro (ARG x7) bt David Goffin (BEL) 6-4, 6-2 meeting on clay. Mihaela Buzarnescu. across the court as I’m serving, thinks he needs to say rather Diego Schwartzman (ARG) bt Albert Ramos Vinolas (ESP) 7-6 (7/5), 6-1 The Croatian played aggres- Osaka beat the 29th-ranked do you understand that?” than his actual opinion.” sively against the 28-time Romanian in 78 minutes after Kyrgios then received a He also said Nadal, who Jan-Lennard Struff (GER) bt Marin Cilic (CRO x9) 6-2, 6-3 Masters 1000 champion, earlier beating Slovak Dominika code violation for unsports- had lambasted the Australian Kei Nishikori (JPN x6) bt Taylor Fritz (USA) 6-2, 6-4 employing the same game plan Cibulkova by the same scoreline manlike conduct and a game as “disrespectful” after losing Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE x8) bt Jannik Sinner (ITA) 6-3, 6-2 that led to success against in one hour and 42 minutes in penalty, with the umpire to him in Mexico earlier this Fabio Fognini (ITA x10) bt Radu Albot (MDA) 7-6 (8/6), 6-3 Federer last year. But the Swiss the second round, as players calling the tournament referee year, was a bad loser. Roger Federer (SUI x3) bt João Sousa (POR) 6-4, 6-3 found his way into the match, doubled up after the previous courtside. “He’s just my polar Fernando Verdasco (ESP) bt Dominic Thiem (AUT x5) 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 breaking Coric in the 10th game day was washed out. “I’m giving 100 percent. I opposite, like literally my Rafael Nadal (ESP x2) bt Jérémy Chardy (FRA) 6-0, 6-1 to take the second set and At the start of the day, the don’t want to play when this polar opposite. And he’s super Third Round squeaking by in the tie-break as 21-year-old had needed to make shit is going on,” Kyrgios was salty,” said Kyrgios. Juan Martín Del Potro (ARG x7) bt Casper Ruud (NOR) 6-4, 6-4 the home fans celebrated the the quarter-finals to ensure heard saying. “When he wins, it’s fine. Diego Schwartzman (ARG) bt Matteo Berrettini (ITA) 6-3, 6-4 match – and another chance to Romanian Simona Halep could His then kicked a water He won’t say anything bad, Roger Federer (SUI x3) bt Borna Coric (CRO x13) 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (9/7) see Federer in Rome. not swipe the number one bottle, before throwing a chair he’ll credit the opponent - ‘he Fernando Verdasco (ESP) bt Karen Khachanov (RUS x11) 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 The 37-year-old made his ranking and with it top seeding across court, packing his bag, competed well today, he’s a Rafael Nadal (ESP x2) bt Nikoloz Basilashvili (GEO x14) 6-1, 6-0 first appearance in the Eternal in the French Open. shouting. great player,’ but then as soon Women’s Second Round City since 12 May 2016 earlier But Osaka’s top spot was The Australian later as I beat him, it’s just like ‘he Naomi Osaka (JPN x1) bt Dominika Cibulkova (SVK) 6-3, 6-3 yesterday when he beat Joao guaranteed when reigning posted “Hahahahaha” on has no respect for me, my fans Sousa of Portugal 6-4, 6-3 to Roland Garros champion Halep Twitter along with crying with and no respect for the game’ Mihaela Buzarnescu (ROM) bt Julia Goerges (GER x16) 6-4, 3-6, 4-4 -- retired reach the third round. Rain fell to Czech Marketa Von- laughter emojis alongside a - and I’m just like ‘what are Carla Suarez Navarro (ESP) bt Alize Cornet (FRA) 6-3, 3-0 -- retired washed out all play that was drousova 2-6, 7-5, 6-3 in the clip of Ruud celebrating going you talking about?’” Kiki Bertens (NED x6) bt Amanda Anisimova (USA) 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 scheduled for Wednesday, and second round. through 6-3, 6-7 (5/7), 2-1 to Kyrgios has a long and Marketa Vondrousova (CZE) bt Simona Halep (ROM x3) 2-6, 7-5, 6-3 Federer, along with others, had Osaka next meets Madrid the third round. chequered history when it Daria Kasatkina (RUS) bt Katerina Siniakova (CZE) 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 to win two matches in one day champion and sixth seed Kiki Kyrgios had earlier comes to discipline. Johanna Konta (GBR) bt Sloane Stephens (USA x7) 6-7 (3/7), 6-4, 6-1 to make the quarter-finals. Bertens for a place in the final whipped up a storm over In 2015, in one of his more Garbine Muguruza (ESP) bt Danielle Collins (USA) 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 Coric, however, was one of four. comments made about notorious outbursts, he was Sofia Kenin (USA) bt Madison Keys (USA x13) 6-7 (2/7), 6-3, 6-4 four players who reached the Osaka, who broke through Djokovic and Nadal in an fined for making a sexually Kristina Mladenovic (FRA) bt Belinda Bencic (SUI) 6-2, 2-6, 6-1 third round before the deluge. by winning the US Open last year interview with NCR Tennis disparaging remark in Canada Maria Sakkari (GRE) bt Anett Kontaveit (EST x14) 6-3, 6-2 He beat Brit Cameron Norrie in and Australian Open this year, Podcast. about the girlfriend of three-

Petra Kvitova (CZE x2) bt Yulia Putintseva (KAZ) 6-0, 6-1 straight sets on Tuesday evening. did not survive the second round “I just feel like he’s got a time major winner Stan But Federer had recent expe- in her two previous appearances sick obsession with wanting Wawrinka. rience in double duty, having in Rome. All-rounder Imad proud Rivals wary of India’s attack: Kumar of Pakistan’s performance REUTERS “I don’t want to comment on in England ODI series NEW DELHI whether we are the best or not because our performance in the AFP Batting has traditionally been field is what will define our LONDON India’s strength but their World attack,” said the bowler from Cup rivals will also be wary of Meerut, a north Indian town All-rounder Imad Wasim their all-surface pace attack, known for its sports goods (pictured) believes Pakistan swing bowler Bhuvneshwar industry. have gained much from their Kumar has said. “Our performances over the one-day international series The 29-year-old is a key last few years speak for us. The against World Cup hosts England member of the twice world Indian bowling attack has grown despite having yet to win a champions’ three-pronged pace from strength to strength. match. attack, which also includes “Today we can say that our England head into today’s Mohammed Shami and Jasprit pace attack can make an impact fourth ODI in Nottingham 2-0 Bumrah. on any surface.” up with two to play after a no Kumar’s ability to move the Kumar pointed to his own result washout at The Oval was margins,” added Imad, who ball offsets his lack of pace and improvement as a bowler since followed by 12-run and six- insisted the tourists’ morale was like any other swing bowler, he playing his first World Cup four wicket wins at Southampton and still intact despite their recent is looking forward to making the years ago. Bristol respectively. Pakistan, losses. most of the English conditions “There has definitely been an however, have made England “I think the team is con- that encourage his craft. improvement in my bowling in work hard for those wins, with fident. We’re going to put up a “I agree that pitches in Bhuvneshwar Kumar (left) celebrates with team-mate Suresh terms of pace and variations like all four completed innings in the good fight again. Yes, they England in the last few years Raina, in this file photo. the slower ball and series so far topping 350 runs. (England) are (tough to bowl at), have been flat, but teams will be knuckle-ball. “If you take some positives, that’s why they are the number wary of India’s bowling unit given day.” A fitter Shami has Pundits believe skipper Virat “To add to that, I have we have played really well in one (ODI) team in the world. since we can be potent both at emerged as a strike bowler while Kohli is blessed to have at his improved fitness-wise.” both games,” Imad said “But we take pride in our the start and at the death,” he Bumrah is currently the top disposal arguably the best ever The 1983 and 2011 cham- yesterday. bowling as well and we have told the Times of India. ranked ODI bowler famed for his Indian pace attack but Kumar is pions begin their World Cup “Credit to England. They some plans, hopefully we can “It will all boil down to how yorkers and death-overs keener to talk about their campaign against South Africa have batted really well, it’s fine execute them next time.” we execute the plans on the mastery. versatility. in Southampton on June 5. 18 SPORT FRIDAY 17 MAY 2019

Al Duhail’s Yousef Alarabi scores a goal during the Amir Cup final against Al Sadd at the Al Janoub Stadium, yesterday.

Al Duhail’s Ali Afif celebrates their first goal with team-mates during the Amir Cup final against Al Duhail’s Edmilson Junior celebrates scoring their second goal during the Amir Cup final against Al Sadd at the Al Janoub Stadium, yesterday. Al Sadd at the Al Janoub Stadium, yesterday.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attending Former Dutch footballer Ruud Gullit (centre), Qatar’s World Champion in High Jump Mutaz Barshim and Cameroonian the Amir Cup final match. footballer Samuel Eto’o (right) during the Amir Cup final.

Former Spain footballer Fernando Hierro attends the Amir Cup final match.

Former Brazilian footballer Cafu carries a kid Former Brazilian footballer Roberto Carlos (left) and Argentine footballer Pablo Zabaleta (centre) during the Generation Amazing initiative on attend the Amir Cup final. the sidelines of the Amir Cup final. FRIDAY 17 MAY 2019 SPORT 19 Spectacular inauguration of new Al Janoub Stadium

The Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani inaugurated Qatar’s latest 2022 FIFA World Cup venue - Al Janoub Stadium - formerly known as Al Wakrah Stadium as fans relished the historic day at the 40,000-capacity venue, which hosted the Amir Cup final last night. Al Duhail won the final 4-1, beating arch-rivals Al Sadd to retain the prestigious trophy at the venue designed by late British-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid. The $575m venue plunged into darkness for the pre-match show and performers assembled around a giant illuminated inflatable pearl on the centre of the manicured pitch. A video describing the Gulf nation’s history as a pearling station played on the ground’s two big screens. The pearl then slowly transformed into a representation of the Amir Cup trophy before a 150-strong marching band serenaded the stadium. Former Dutch international Ruud Gullit, who attended the ground’s maiden game, called it “a beautiful stadium”. “You go on the pitch and you want to play,” said the former captain of the Netherlands side that won the European Championship in 1988. “The design is fantastic, and of course there’s the air conditioning.”

A general view of the Al Janoub Stadium during the opening ceremony, yesterday. BELOW: Fans before the final. PICTURES: SALIM MATRAMKOT/THE PENINSULA

A glimpse of yesterday’s opening ceremony.

LEFT: The Amir Cup trophy on display ahead of the final yesterday. TOP: A band performs during the inauguration ceremony of Al Janoub Stadium. BOTTOM RIGHT: A portrait of Zaha Hadid, the stadium designer, is seen. BOTTOM: Children perform during the ceremony. SPORT Friday 17 May 2019 PAGE | 16 PAGE | 17 Messi receives Federer the Creu de fights back to Sant Jordi reach Rome award quarter-finals

Al Duhail's players celebrate with the Amir Cup after defeating Al Sadd in the final. PICTURES: SALIM MATRAMKOT/THE PENINSULA Al Duhail retain Amir Cup title

RIZWAN REHMAT question the call of referee Abdul- THE PENINSULA rahman Ibrahim Al Jassim. In the 35th minute, Al Sadd Football giants Al Duhail rallied star Afif was shown the yellow from a goal down to stun former card for ignoring a linesman call. champions Al Sadd to retain the Referee Al Jassim, despite pleas We have won this Amir Cup title with an impressive from Afif, showed the young 4-1 victory at Al Janoub Stadium, striker the yellow card. amazing game last night. Just before the start of the of football. I give After conceding a goal to Al second half, Al Duhail called in credit to each and Sadd in just the seventh minute, ace striker El Arabi in place out- every player and Al Duhail fired four goals to com- of-form Assim Madibo. plete a resounding win in the In the 50th minute, Al Sadd’s coaching staff presence of the Amir H H Sheikh pocket dynamo Afif weaved his for this victory. Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. way through to the Al Duhail box We created Belgian-Brazilian winger and then found unmarked Al opportunities to Edmilson Jr emerged as Al Duhail Haydos close to the goal. Al hero with twin strikes (58 and 81) Haydos produced a deflection score and we did to supplement goals by team- with a header but with little pace it in style. We mates Ali Hassan Yahya (16) and though he had an easy target to played positive substitute Youseff El Arabi (62). net the goal. football. It was The only goal for Al Sadd was In the 55th minute, referee Al scored in the 7th minute by rising Jassim showed a red card to Tarik a team effort: Al star Akram Afif, brother of Al Salman of Al Sadd for bringing Duhail captain Duhail’s Yahya. down Edmilson Jr just a outside Mohamed Moosa It was Al Duhail’s second suc- the box. Edmilson misfired with cessive Amir Cup title win, his direct freekick as Al Sadd denying Al Sadd their 17th trophy breathed a sigh of relief. Seconds overall. Al Duhail’s Edmilson Jr (left) in action against Al Sadd’s later Al Sadd coach Jesualdo Fer- A powerful performance by Abdulkarim Hassan during Amir Cup final, last night. RIGHT: reira benched Al Haydos and Al Duhail also denied Barcelona Al Duhail captain Mohamed Moosa kisses the Amir Cup trophy. brought in Hamed Ismail. legend Xavi a winning farewell A minute before the one-hour We gave our best from professional football. mark, El Arabi found Edmilson In just the third minute, backheeled the ball towards Afif, early to kill the move. Seconds ‘keeper Al Sheeb. Seconds later, with a neat cross right in the performance of Algerian striker Baghdad the QFA Player of the Year. Afif later, Yahya fired a shot from an Al Sadd defender Pedro Miguel middle the Al Sadd box. Despite the tournament Bounedjah hoodwinked a couple without wasting any time aimed acute angle but the ball was fired a swinging shot that nar- being shadowed by Hassan, in the final. The of defenders - following a cross for the top of the net. The ball pushed for a corner. rowly missed the crossbar with Edmilson drilled a shot into the match was great. from Xavi - but his shot from zipped past the outstretched hand In the 16th minute, Yahya pro- Al Duhail ‘keeper Amin beaten by net with a left-footed drive. It was inside the box slipped past the far of Al Duhail goalkeeper Lecoumet duced the Al Duhail equaliser with the flight of the ball. the seventh goal for the Brazilian They also played post. Hassan Al Haydos, stationed Amin. a bit of fortunate deflection. Yahya In the 24th minute, Al Sadd’s in the season. well but we stuck close to the far post, hesitated for It was Afif’s 28th goal of the charged into the Al Sadd box but Korean import Wooyoung Jung Three minutes later, the to our guns and a second and the ball flew past his season and the young Qatari cel- fumbled with the ball that ended fired a long-range bullet that was Edmildon-El Arabi duo powered dominated the stretched right leg. ebrated in trademark style much up landing at the feet of Almoez punched away by Al Duhail Al Duhail to a 3-1 lead. Edmilson In the 7th minute of what was to the delight of thousands of Al Ali stationed nearby. keeper. found French-born El Arabi with match. We were the final game of the season, Al Sadd fans. Ali returned the ball to Yahya Seconds later Al Duhail star a deflected cross and the united on the Sadd opened the scoring with a Four minutes later, Baghdad who drilled a shot towards the Ali was shown the red card for his Moroccan star used his chest to pitch. We hope field goal that left Al Duhail fans curled in a powerful shot from the goal with his left foot. The ball second yellow of the match. Ali deflect the ball into the net from stunned. edge of the box but keeper Amin deflected off the chest of 2018 produced a reckless tackle on close range. It was the half-fit we can play even Playing the final match of his blocked the move by punching the Asian Player of the Year Bounedjah who fell to the ground striker’s 28th goal of the season. better when illustrious career, Xavi found Al ball away. Abdulkarim Hassan and crashed writhing in pain in the 25th In the 81st minute, Edmilson the next season Haydos on the right flank with a Two minutes later, Yahya into the Al Sadd net. minute. drilled a long-range shot from just starts: Al Duhail’s short cross. Al Haydos powered a curled in a superbly taken free- Two minutes later, Edmilson Ali, Qatar team’s Asian Cup outside the Al Sadd box sending shot towards Gabi in the box and kick but Al Sadd ‘keeper Saad Al Jr almost scored for Al Duhail but hero, walked off dejected as Al the ball into the net for his side’s Ali Afif the Atletico Madrid star Sheeb picked the flight of the ball his shot was was parried away by Duhail players continued to fourth goal of the night.