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Qatar’s foreign policy stems QFF D signs pact from values of peace: Envoy to educate 57,600 QNA Berlin

Ambassador of Qatar to Ger- Somali children many HE Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani has said Pledge comes as part of Qatar’s commitment to help Somalia the values of Qatari foreign policy is based on peace, stabil- QNA ity and prosperity, which stem Doha from the deep belief of Qatar in Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti witnesses the signing of a the importance of international contract between Qatar Civil Aviation Authority and Leonardo SPA of Italy on Sunday. Qatar Fund For Develop- cooperation, the adoption of ment (QFFD) has signed a balanced diplomacy, rational- Memorandum of Understand- ity and dialogue as tools to ing (MoU) with the Ministry promote international peace in HIA to get sophisticated of Education, Culture and a sustainable manner. Higher Education of Somalia In a lecture delivered to support a local project by through virtual technology at radar from Italian firm Education Above All (EAA) the European School of Man- QNA partment and Tender Com- ty and security. Foundation aimed at provid- agement and Technology to Doha mittee Chair at CAA Ali The new device will also ing quality primary education businessmen, economists and Hamad Al Kuwari and Leon- facilitate surveillance and to 57,600 Somali children. representatives of German The Qatar Civil Aviation ardo SPA Branch Director in control over an increasing The MoU also aims to pro- companies, the envoy focused Authority (CAA) on Sunday Doha Abdallah Mroue. air navigation activity in vide alternative basic education on the preparations of Qatar signed a contract with Leon- The new radar, to be Qatar, particularly during to older children and retain Officials during the MoU signing ceremony. to host the World Cup, the ardo SPA of Italy for supply- supplied and installed by the major events Qatar is host- them, empower teachers to use progress it has made in this ing, installing and operating Italian firm, will be added to ing over the coming years child-centred teaching prac- various fields. Education and opment. Let us work together regard and the development of a sophisticated radar (Ap- existing radars at HIA, thus , and on top of which is tices, strengthen community empowering Somali people to to provide a better future for the legal environment governing proach Surveillance Radar maintaining the airport’s the FIFA World Cup Qatar education committees, and im- contribute to building and de- all by ensuring equality and workers’ rights. PSR & MSSR) at Hamad In- position as one of the best in 2022. prove the project management veloping their country is very inclusion through providing He stressed on the strength ternational Airport. The deal the world. The radar will be moni- capabilities of staff at the Min- important to us,” he added. quality education. of bilateral relations between was signed in the presence The new radar will effec- tor aircraft movement and istry of Education, Culture and Minister of Education, The project will work with Qatar and Germany, which are of Minister of Transport and tively contribute to keeping identify them within Qatar’s Higher Education. Culture and Higher Education the aim of promoting the en- based on understanding, co- Communications HE Jassim pace with the growing capac- airspace and the surround- QFFD General Director af- of Somalia Abdullahi Abukar rolment of children deprived operation, mutual respect and bin Saif Al Sulaiti. ity of the airport and Qatari ing regions with a coverage firmed that the pledge comes Haji said, “We are grateful for of formal primary education common interests. This has led The contract was signed airspace. It will also improve range of nearly 230 nautical as part of Qatar’s commitment Qatar’s support to my country in the Somalia’s states of Punt- to strengthening international by Director of Financial and air traffic surveillance and miles off the centre of the to the government and people during the past years.” land, Galmudug, Hershabil, cooperation and consolidating Administrative Affairs De- enhance air navigation safe- radar. of Somalia, building on a num- He affirmed that the Qa- Jubaland and south-western peace through international fo- ber of projects covering sever- tari-Somali relations have Somalia, and to ensure that rums and diplomatic mediation al developmental areas in all always been strong and ben- nearly 57,600 out-of-school to resolve disputes, he added. states, including rehabilitating eficial. He furthermore com- children have access to basic He referred to the shared vi- and developing infrastructure, mended the support provided education, who were denied it sions regarding the nature of the stimulating the economy, cre- by Qatar in various fields, es- as a result of displacement and challenges posed by regional and ating jobs for youth and em- pecially in education. poverty.” international developments, es- powering women. For his part, CEO of Edu- Al Sulaiti said, “We value pecially with regard to the war on He added that Qatar would cation Above Al Fahad Hamad the efforts of both partners terror, achieving reconciliation in be keen to support the So- Al Sulaiti said, “We must re- and those who support us to Libya and Syria, the unity of the mali government in achieving member that education is an find sustainable solutions to position towards the devastating its comprehensive national integral part of human capital help create a safe environ- war on Yemen and the nature of goals. “Qatar is one of the big- and development, as well as an ment for education and pros- the relationship with Iran. gest supporters of Somalia in engine for sustainable devel- perity.”

Qatar condemns attack in Nigeria Ministry calls for adherence to precautionary Qatar has condemned the attack measures during high school examinations in Koshobe village of northeast Ni- The Student Evaluation Department of the discussed the procedures followed in the sec- geria that claimed many lives and Qatar receives rain, more likely Ministry of Education and Higher Education ondary examinations and stressed the need left scores injured. In a statement has emphasised the necessity of adher- to implement them. on Sunday, the Ministry of Foreign Many parts of Qatar on Sunday received scattered rain, with the Qatar Meteorology Department ence to the application of precautionary and The department said the number of Affairs reiterated the firm posi- (QMD) forecasting more rain in the coming days. Rain was reported in the central, eastern and preventive measures inside and outside the students in classrooms should not exceed tion of Qatar on rejecting violence southern parts of the country. “Chances of scattered rain will continue until the middle of this general secondary examination committees in a maximum of 15 students, and should not and terrorism. It offered Qatar’s week,” the QMD said in a tweet. “Rain will continue intermittently and it may become thundery schools. exceed a maximum of 60 students in the condolences to the families of the at places. The rain will be accompanied by strong winds,” it added. The QMD has urged all to be The department also stressed the neces- sports hall. The high school diploma exams victims, and to the government careful and to avoid marine activities during the period. After the scattered rain, people of Qatar sity of adherence to the numbers permitted will start from November 30 and end on and people of Nigeria, wishing the were treated to stunning rainbows. (TNN) in the examination committees. The meeting December 15. (QNA) page 2 injured a speedy recovery. (QNA)

Perfumes expo suspended for Traffic Safety Award launched violating COVID-19 protocol Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University and the National Traffic Safety Committee on Sunday launched the Traffic The Ministry of Public Health Safety Award during a ceremony at Qatar Univer- (MoPH) has suspended the Per- sity. The annual award will have three catagories fumes and Incense Exhibition — Personal, Institutional and Educational. at Al Hazm Mall for two days Nomination for the Traffic Safety Award can due to the organiser’s failure to be submitted between November 29, 2020 and adhere to COVID-19 preventa- mask requirements July 31, 2021. The first annual Traffic Safety Officials at the launch of theT raffic Safety ward.A tive measures. The exhibition will only be Award will be announced in November 2021. The violations include: cleared to resume once the QU President Dr Hassan bin Rashid Al Der- eral Secretary of National Committee For Traffic  More than the approved organiser demonstrates compli- ham said, “We are meeting today to value the Safety, said the committee’s responsibilities number of attendees in the ance with all COVID-19 restric- efforts involved in the success of traffic safety include drawing the general traffic policy, setting exhibition venue tions. The ministry expects Fal conry championship initiatives, as well as to continue achieving the plans, means and methods to develop techni-  Entry and exit to the future exhibits, and approved goals of the National Traffic Safety Strategy cal, educational, organisational, legislative and venue violated COVID-19 pre- gatherings, to adhere to all A stunning picture from the semi-finals of the Ras Laffan 2018-2022. Qatar gives high importance to the medical aspects in regards to the road safety ventative measures and social public health requirements and Falconry Championship 2020 being organised by the Qatari road safety measures.” with the cooperation of people as well as private distancing protocols guidelines. Any activities found Society of Al Gannas in Al Khor. (TNN) Brig Gen Mohammed Abdullah Al Malki, Gen- and public institutions. page 2  Failure to ensure exhibi- in violation will be shutdown, it tors and attendees adhere to added. 02 Monday, November 30, 2020

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Kenyan assembly speaker welcomes Shura elections Qatar unveils annual Traffic Speaker of the National Qatar is commendable, add- Assembly of Kenya Justin ing that the announcement Muturi has welcomed the an- is considered a bold step in Safety Award and website nouncement of the Amir His strengthening the traditions Highness Sheikh Tamim bin of the Shura Council in a way Ashraf Siddiqui Committee was established in Hamad Al Thani to hold elec- that enhances citizen partici- Doha the Ministry of Interior vide tions for the Shura Council pation, which is an important Article 101 of Traffic Law No. in October next year. He said component of democracy. The National Traffic Safety 19, 2007 and duly approved that the legislative process in (QNA) Committee of the Ministry of vide No. 33 2010 by the Coun- Interior (MoI) and Qatar Uni- cil of Ministers. versity (QU) on Sunday an- He said the committee’s nounced the launch of Traffic responsibilities include draw- Safety Award and website. ing the general traffic policy, COVID-19: Qatar records The annual award will setting plans, means and have three categories -- Per- methods to develop technical, 171 new cases on Sunday sonal, Institutional and Edu- educational, organisational, cational. legislative and medical aspects QNA The ceremony was attend- of the road safety with the co- Doha ed by Brigadier-General Mo- operation of public and private hammed Abdullah Al Malki, institutions. The Ministry of Public Health general secretary of the Na- He thanked all partici- (MoPH) on Sunday an- tional Committee For Traffic pating institutions for their nounced 171 new confirmed Safety; Dr Hassan Rashid Al Officials at the launch of the Traffic Safety Award and website in Doha on Sunday. cooperation and support to cases of coronavirus (COV- Derham, president of Qatar the National Traffic Safety ID-19) within 24 hours University; Brigadier-Gener- sity and representatives of the of human behaviour when duced very good results, spe- Committee working jointly to According to the min- al Muhammad Abdullah Al participating organisations. stepping out of your door.” cially over the last three years. reduce traffic issues by imple- istry, 125 of the cases were Shahwani, director-general Dr Derham said, “It is part He said that Qatar gives The Qatar University pres- menting action plans guided from community and 46 were of Directorate of Traffic at of our social responsibility as high importance to road safety ident said the university is a by National Road Safety Strat- from travellers returning from the Ministry of Interior; Dr national university to promote measures, which is witnessed member of the committee and egy 2013-2022. abroad who are subject to Nasser Abdulghani, chair- road traffic safety. Road traffic as National Committee for Road Safety section of the uni- Nomination to participate quarantine. man of Abdulla Abdul Ghani safety is one of the major and Traffic Safety is chaired by the versity’s Engineering Depart- for Traffic Safety Award can be The MoPH also recorded & Brothers; Dr Mohammed day-to-day concern, specially Prime Minister and Minister ment is playing its valuable submitted between November 211 recoveries from the virus All new cases have been in- Al Qaradawi, director of Qa- to educate the youth. We are of Interior. role and has submitted its re- 29, 2020 and July 31, 2021. within 24 hours, bringing the troduced to isolation and are tar Transportation and Traffic trying to develop safety culture He also lauded the meas- search reports. The first Annual Traf- total number of recoveries in receiving necessary care ac- Safety Center at the College of and to promote awareness in ures and efforts taken by the Brigadier-General Maliki fic Safety Award will be an- Qatar to 135862. cording to their health status. Engineering, Qatar Univer- the society about importance Committee which have pro- said the National Traffic Safety nounced in November 2021. Seasonal flu vaccine safe, effective Adhere to precautionary measures for pregnant women, says expert during high school exams: MoEHE Tribune News Network vaccines to all in Qatar. Peo- Doha ple can get the free flu vaccine QNA The instructions were giv- apply national standards must light of the student evalua- at all Primary Health Care Doha en during a meeting held by fully adhere to the application tion policy. The seasonal influenza vac- Centers, more than 40 private the administration with school of precautionary measures. Assistant Director of Stu- cination is safe for pregnant clinics as well as when they at- The Student Evaluation De- principals and supervisors at The Student Evaluation dent Assessment Department women and can also help pro- tend outpatient appointments partment of the Ministry of high school exams headquar- Department also stressed the Iman Al Mohannadi highlight- tect both mothers and their at HMC. Education and Higher Educa- ters in preparation for the end need to adhere to the numbers ed the Ministry of Education babies aged under six months Dr Saleh said, as we con- tion (MoEHE) has stressed the of the first semester exams for allowed in the examination and Higher Education’s keen- from getting the flu, an expert tinue to battle COVID-19, it is need to adhere to the precau- the year 2020-2021. committees so that the num- ness to inform school princi- has said, stressing that as the more important than ever to tionary and preventive meas- The meeting discussed the ber of students in classrooms pals and committees about the winter approaches, it’s more get the flu vaccine this year. ures inside and outside the procedures to be followed in does not exceed a maximum procedures for the exam peri- important for pregnant wom- “It’s even more critical this general secondary examina- the secondary examinations of 15 and does not exceed a od to ensure that it is managed en to get vaccinated. year because both the flu and tion committees in schools. and stressed the need to im- maximum of 60 students in as required and to provide a Though most people re- Huda Abdulla Al Saleh COVID-19 can mean serious The department also plement them. It also touched the sports hall. safe exam environment for cover relatively quickly from illness,” Dr Saleh said. “We stressed the necessity of ad- on the precautionary proce- The meeting also dis- all students. The high school flu,pregnancy can change winter.” don’t yet know what this win- herence to the numbers per- dures followed inside and out- cussed the procedures adopt- diploma exams will start from the way the human body han- She added, “The influenza ter holds as far as the two in- mitted in the examination side the committee, where all ed to combat cases of cheat- November 30 and end on De- dles a viral infection, said Dr vaccine has been given safely fections together, so we want committees. public and private schools that ing and handle such cases in cember 15. Huda Abdulla Alsaleh, senior to millions of pregnant women to do everything possible to consultant, Obstetrics and worldwide over many years. prevent both. Gynaecology and executive Influenza vaccinations have “While the flu and COV- director of Quality and Safety not been shown to cause harm ID-19 are two different virus- at the Women Wellness and to pregnant women or their es, it is important to ensure ANNHRI marks International Day of Solidarity with Palestinians Research Center. babies. Women who have had you are protected against the “Flu can be very serious the flu vaccine while pregnant seasonal flu this year. Getting The Doha-based Arab Network along with the United Nations, national Day of Solidarity with unilaterally, indicating that set- during pregnancy for both also pass some protection on a fluvaccine will not protect for National Human Rights In- represented by the Special Rap- the Palestinian People is an af- tlements are now the most seri- mothers-to-be and their ba- to their babies, which lasts for against COVID-19. However, stitutions (ANNHRI) organised porteur on the Occupied Pales- firmation that the Palestinian ous crimes committed against bies and leaves women at the first few months of their the flu vaccination has many a symposium to commemorate tinian Territories, the Friends cause expresses inherent and in- the Palestinians and their lands, higher risk of complications lives. It is also safe for women other important benefits, in- the International Day of Solidar- of Palestine organisation, the alienable rights, on top of which especially as they are in full view and, in some cases, can de- who are breastfeeding to have cluding reducing the risk of ity with the Palestinian People, Center for Defense of Liberties are the right to self-determina- of the world. velop into pneumonia,” Dr the vaccine.” flu illnesses and hospitalisa- which was adopted by the Unit- and Civil Rights ‘Hurryyat’ from tion and to return. He warned of the process of Saleh said. “That is why we The Ministry of Public tions.” ed Nations in 1977 and falls on Palestine, Kyoto University from He underlined that the cur- Judaising Jerusalem and con- are encouraging all preg- Health (MoPH), Primary More information about November 29 each year. Japan and the Palestinian Min- rent situation is the most dan- sidering it a capital for the oc- nant women to have the vac- Health Care Corporation the flu vaccine including A large number of national istry of Foreign Affairs. gerous to the Palestinian cause cupation power which continues cine as soon as possible so (PHCC) and Hamad Medi- where people can get free flu human rights institutions af- In his opening speech, Head due to the serious encroachment its violations of the rules of inter- that they are protected from cal Corporation (HMC) have shot is available at www.fight- filiated with the ANNHRI par- of ANNHRI Issam Younis said on the rights of the Palestinians, national law and the basic rights flu viruses circulating this joined forces to offer free flu theflu.qa ticipated in the symposium, that commemoration the Inter- and the creation of new facts of the Palestinian people. (QNA) Al Jazeera English Documentaries wins two FPA media awards of these young women, while unveils a community grappling warming and beautifully shot ‘Hillbilly’ from Witness won the Arts & Culture reflecting the unique qualities with a derisive self-image of story from Kyrgyzstan, with in- Story of the Year and ‘Kyrgyzstan’s Space they bring to the world of sci- poverty and ignorance that has terconnections between politics ence. It is something the entire been compounded by media and science’. School’ part of the Women Make Science se- Women Make Science series and politicians over decades. The Foreign Press Associa- ries won the Science Story of the Year award explores and celebrates. Our We are thrilled to see this Wit- tion has celebrated world-class congratulations to San San and ness film win the FPA award for international journalism since Tribune News Network Ingrid Falck, manager of to Alina, Begaiym, Aidana and the Best Arts and Culture story 1888. It is the oldest associa- Doha AJE Documentaries, said: “It is the entire team of the Kyrgyz in 2020. We congratulate the tion of foreign journalists in heartening that the strong jour- Space Programme.” filmmakers, Ashley and Sally, the world and has members Al Jazeera English (AJE) Doc- nalism behind these powerful ‘Hillbilly’ was directed by for making a documentary from over 65 countries and umentaries won two awards at human stories is recognised by Ashley York and Sally Rubin. that sets out to understand and 250 media outlets. The FPA the prestigious Foreign Press these respected awards. I am so Fiona Lawson-Baker, Wit- overcome differences in such a awards, known as ‘the Oscars Association Media Awards proud of the whole Docs team ness executive producer, said: particularly divisive time.” of journalism’ are dedicated to 2020. and the many people who sup- part of the Women Make Sci- as they build their nation’s first- “Hillbilly provides a different The judges’ citation for excellence in journalism. They ‘Hillbilly’ from Witness port us to get these stories to ence series, was directed by San ever satellite - against great perspective on a divided nation ‘Hillbilly’ was that it was ‘a very are judged by teams of top won the Arts and Culture Story our screens. We never do them San F. Young. She followed a odds. by challenging cultural stereo- fine piece of work’ which ‘ex- international journalists and of the Year and ‘Kyrgyzstan’s for the awards but when they group of inspiring young wom- Farid Barsoum, AJE execu- types in the US. When Ashley plained the struggles of these broadcasters. The usually glit- Space School’ part of the Wom- come, it is very gratifying for en who challenge Kyrgyzstan’s tive producer, said: “The film York returns home to Appala- people almost nobly’. They tering awards ceremony was en Make Science series won the everyone involved.” gender norms and set their offers great insight into the chia to try and understand her judged ‘Kyrgyzstan’s Space held virtually this year due to Science Story of the Year award. ‘Kyrgyzstan’s Space School’, sights on infinity and beyond challenges and determination Trump-loving relatives, she School’ to be a ‘moving, heart- the pandemic. Nation Monday, November 30, 2020 03 Building connections with QF via GU-Q Leadership Track programme

Tribune News Network inspired students with their Integrated Transportation Sys- cation City for several days, but Doha first-hand accounts of learning tem, Security, Facilities & In- it also made us think different- and growing as professionals, frastructure, General Services, ly,” he said. “We started asking: The Georgetown Leader- showing the real impact a ca- SIDRA Facilities Services, and how can we be more prepared ship Track programme at the reer can have on the institu- Services and Initiatives. In his for the unforeseen? How can we Georgetown University in Qa- tions and the people they serve. presentation, he detailed the think through different scenarios tar (GU-Q), a Qatar Founda- The first of the two speak- wide scale of operations that which were thought of as unlikely tion (QF) partner institution, ers was Amy Johnson, director maintains the visual impact of to happen? invited juniors and seniors of Community Engagement at Education City while ensuring “Today, we are in a much to participate in a session on QF, who is responsible for ac- it is a safe and comfortable place better position. We understand ‘Building Connections with Qa- tivating QF’s Education City as for thousands of people to work much more from our experi- tar Foundation’. an open, welcoming communi- and study. ences. It has been crucial for us to The session was an impor- ty destination, as well as man- Al Kuwari, who played a establish committees, protocols, tant part of the final year of the aging QF student engagement key role in designing QF pro- and to enhance our operation, learning track, which focuses with the organisation’s partner tocols and policies during the how to deploy, to go back to work, on encouraging students to universities. pandemic, also shared insights and more.” prepare for life beyond gradu- Beginning her presenta- into how QF positioned itself The session ended with an ation by networking and start- tion with an extensive overview to be prepared for the effects engaging question and answer ing to put into practice the les- of QF, from its beginnings 25 of COVID-19. He explained session, and a reminder to the sons learned over the course of years ago to the global hub of how the severe flooding of students that when they gradu- their undergraduate years. education, research and inno- October 2018, which caused ate GU-Q, they don’t only join The event included pres- vation and community develop- Johnson emphasised how many different challenges. fulfil this role.” widespread damage in Qatar the Georgetown Alumni com- entations from two senior ment that it is today, she said: QF’s unique status as a hybrid “When we see a gap in so- The second speaker was and the region, led to critical munity. “You’re also a member members of QF’s management, “It is incredible to see what has organisation that sits between ciety that isn’t being filled, we’ll Hamad Al Kuwari, executive changes being made in disaster of the QF Alumni community. who shared their experiences been built and created by QF in the public and private sectors step in and fill that need until director of City Operations at response protocols that came to We want to bring you closer as in contributing to the journey a short amount of time, given gives it the flexibility and ca- such time as another organi- QF, who oversees the leaders of the fore when the pandemic hit. you continue your education of the organisation. They also the scale of our organisation.” pacity to identify and address sation may be in a position to six departments including QF’s “That flooding affected Edu- journey and afterwards.” Qatar Charity continues to extend global support to prevent Covid-19

Long-time Stars of Science presenter Khalid Al Jumaily in the studios. QF’S Stars of Science invites new innovators to apply for Season 13

Tribune News Network Stars of Science has thus far Doha empowered more than 147 in- novators representing 18 Arab Qatar Foundation’s Stars of countries, instilling the values Science is accepting online sub- of collaboration and scientific missions for Season 13 from excellence during their time aspiring Arab innovators un- on the show. Collectively, the til December 31, with selected show’s alumni community has individuals to be given the op- become drivers of change to portunity to present their ideas catalyse social progress and to a panel of scientific experts. create a culture of innova- Young Arab innovators tion across the Arab region with ideas and solutions de- and beyond. Stars of Science signed to tackle global chal- not only provides funding and lenges such as the COVID-19 technical assistance, but also Tribune News Network played by the State of Qatar Armenia, Dominican Repub- pandemic are encouraged to grants contestants the neces- Doha in the spread of coronavirus lic, Central Africa Republic, apply and transform their con- sary tools to develop their ideas and in extending support to and South Africa, in addition cepts into tangible innovations. and projects. Furthermore, Qatar Charity (QC), in co- friendly countries in such a to other countries. For more than a decade, participants of Stars of Science ordination with Qatar’s Min- difficult time. Since the beginning of the impact of Stars of Science Season 13 will become part of istry of Foreign Affairs, has They also thanked the the coronavirus outbreak, has been felt through its signifi- a wide network of alumni that provided medical assistance State of Qatar for providing Qatar Charity has been pro- cant contribution to creating a holds collaboration and rein- through Qatari embassies in humanitarian assistance, viding rapid assistance to vibrant entrepreneurial culture forcement as its main founda- nearly 39 countries, benefit- noting that the Government reduce the spread of the pan- among young people in Arab tion. ing some 320,000 people. and the people of Qatar are demic. It has managed to de- countries, which is reflected by More details on how to ap- This comes as part of Qatar playing an active role in liver medical, preventive and the successes achieved by its ply can be found at www.star- Charity’s ongoing efforts to helping those affected by food aid through its offices many alumni. sofscience.com reduce the global outbreak natural disasters, with pri- in 30 countries, benefiting of the coronavirus pandemic. ority given to the health and 600,000 people, with a total The QR34 million assis- safety of civil society, which value of more than 40 mil- tance included medical and aims to prevent the spread of lion riyals in Qatar. MoCI recalls Apple AirPods pro preventive supplies and de- the pandemic. The cost of the response The Ministry of Commerce dealers follow up on product vices for hospitals and health The list of the beneficiary of Qatar Charity to the cor- and Industry, in coopera- defects and repairs. centers, as well as preventive countries included Kosovo, onavirus is estimated at tion with Redington, Apple The ministry said that it supplies for medical work- Chad, Somaliland, Pakistan, 13,687,500 Qatari riyals. dealer in Qatar, announced will coordinate the mainte- ers. Malaysia, Federal Republic Qatar Charity has imple- the recall of Apple AirPods nance and repair work with Qatari ambassadors to of Nigeria, Morocco, Kyr- mented the initiative as part Pro sold between November the dealer and will communi- these countries are providing gyzstan, Libya, Malaysia of its partnerships with UN 2019 and 2020 due to a po- cate with customers to ensure assistance that highlights the (UNHCR in Kuala Lumpur), and international organisa- tential malfunction in active that they have completed the country’s humanitarian role Mongolia, Senegal, Tajik- tions such as UNICEF, UN- noise cancellation, which necessary repairs. and assistance to friendly istan, Albania, Kenya, Ven- HCR and IOM. may lead to a cracking sound The ministry urged all countries in the face of the ezuela. Kingdom of Eswatini, More than one million that increases in a loud envi- customers to report any vio- pandemic, as it seeks to sup- Croatia, the Bahamas, Ec- people have benefited from ronment. lations to its Consumer Pro- port the countries affected by uador, Haiti, Paraguay, San the assistance provided by The recall campaign is tection and Anti-Commercial the spread of coronavirus. Marino, Liberia, Mexico, embassies and Qatar Charity part of the ongoing efforts Fraud Department, which Upon receiving the aid, Montenegro, Cameroon, offices around the world and of the ministry to protect processes complaints, in- the officials of these coun- Nicaragua, Bolivia, Peru, in partnership with interna- consumers and ensure that quires and suggestions. (TNN) tries praised the great role Costa Rica, Cuba, Romania, tional organisations. Bosnian community cleans up beach near heritage site in Zubara

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About 50 members of the Bosnian and Herce- govina community in Qatar cleaned up a beach close to the heritage site of Zubara in the North of the country on Saturday. Ambassador of Bosnia and Hercegovina to Qatar HE Haris Lukovac joined his country- men and women in this noble effort. Over ap- proximately two hours, around 500 kilograms of waste were collected and safely disposed of. “Qatar has such a diverse and unique eco- system and we do this to give back and help protect it for the future generations to enjoy. Plastic pollution is a serious problem and we hope to inspire others not to litter and to recy- cle,” said Haris Alisic, one of the participants. “We are very engaged in the community work and this is just one of the activities of the Bosnian community in Qatar. It is very educa- tional and an awareness-raising activity for our kids. We will come out and do it again in shaa Allah,” said Edin Focic, another participant. 04 Monday, November 30, 2020 Nation QBRI and QCRI jointly publish risk tool to fight diabetes Tribune News Network and data from approximately very important for the early style changes to delay or pre- These findings make the early Doha 8,000 participants of the Qa- detection of individuals with vent type 2 diabetes.” identification of individuals tar Biobank (QBB), including prediabetes and, ultimately, Prediabetes dramatically with pre-diabetes particu- Scientists from Qatar Bio- Qatari citizens and long-term in curbing the diabetes epi- increases the risk of develop- larly important and highlight medical Research Institute residents. The team devel- demic in the region. It is an ing type 2 diabetes. Indeed, 5 PRISQ as a significant, highly (QBRI) and Qatar Computing oped a tool called PRISQ affirmation of our shared to 10% of people with predia- cost-effective step towards Research Institute (QCRI) at (Prediabetes Risk Score Qa- commitment to tackling chal- betes develop type 2 diabetes stemming the type 2 diabetes Hamad Bin Khalifa University tar) that uses non-invasively lenges that impact on the every year. In addition, for epidemic in the Middle East (HBKU) have jointly pub- measured risk factors instead lives of people in Qatar and every 100 healthy individu- region. lished the first risk score to of a blood test to screen for across the Middle East.” als, only five will develop type The joint QBRI-QCRI screen for prediabetes in the prediabetes. Dr. Bensmail, said: “We 2 diabetes within six years. study was published in the Middle East, where preva- PRISQ uses body mass are honoured to be engaged However, for every 100 pre- Journal of Diabetes Investi- lence is one of the highest in index (BMI), waist circum- with our peers at QBRI to diabetes individuals, between gation and can be accessed the world. ference, age, gender, and sys- advance research into pre- 33 and 65 will develop type 2 online at https:/pubmed. The research team was led tolic and diastolic blood pres- Halima Bensmail Abdelilah Arredouani diabetes. Our collective ef- diabetes within six years. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33075216/ by Dr. Abdelilah Arredouani, sure to calculate a score that forts have generated a crucial Recent scientific evidence For more information on a scientist at QBRI’s Diabe- indicates the risk of prediabe- server as well as an applica- tion with QCRI has allowed solution for a problem that is has shown that the progres- the work of the Qatar Bio- tes Research Center, and Dr. tes. PRISQ can therefore be tion that can be downloaded us to make swift progress on endemic to the region, clearly sion from prediabetes to type medical Research Institute, Halima Bensmail, a senior easily used by primary health to any smartphone. developing the first tool of its showing how much more we 2 diabetes can be prevented please visit qbri.hbku.edu.qa scientist at QCRI. Using ma- care personnel and even the Commenting on the out- kind in the Middle East and can achieve collectively. It is or at least delayed in a large and learn more about the Qa- chine learning techniques, public in clinical or commu- come of the joint research, the first to be developed using our hope that this new cost- number of people with pre- tar Computing Research In- researchers analysed asso- nity settings. The tool will be Dr. Arredouani said: “Our data from the Qatari popula- effective tool will help people diabetes in response to inten- stitute, please visit qcri.hbku. ciations between prediabetes available as a standalone web multidisciplinary collabora- tion. PRISQ is set to become to make the necessary life- sive lifestyle interventions. edu.qa. HEC Paris in Qatar concludes mid-level management program for Alstom AMECA

Tribune News Network cussed intercultural manage- Doha ment and teamwork, Professor Monjou reflected on leadership HEC Paris, one of the world’s in times of crisis. In the mean- leading providers of execu- time, Dr. Nguyen, the third tive education, has successfully speaker of the session, informed completed Alstom’s fourth Af- the participants about overcom- rica, Middle East and Central ing resistance to change. The Asia (AMECA) Mid-Manage- module concluded with Profes- ment (M3) customised pro- sor Delamaire, providing valu- gramme. The programme pro- able insights into team leader- vides selected participants with ship, work and input. access to HEC Paris’ renowned The objectives of the second faculty and learning methods module were to enable par- and strengthens the outstand- ticipants to learn more about ing management skills of the themselves to learn how to work key talents of Alstom in the re- effectively in teams in a cross- gion. cultural environment; and to A total of 25 candidates apprehend and analyze their from the AMECA region have communication style and rela- been selected for the M3 pro- tionships with others. QF partner Tamuq presents 47 gram, tailored to the needs of “HEC Paris’ M3 programme the participants and designed in has been designed specifically conjunction with Alstom. for Alstom and brings to the The first module of the fore the phenomenal manage- students with the Aggie Rings ‘My World, My Company’ pro- ment skills within the com- gramme was organised in Istan- pany,” said Dr. Pablo Martin Tribune News Network important to restore one of our only for reaching the 90-credit bul, Turkey, from 3 to 7 Novem- de Holan, Dean of HEC Paris Doha campus’ favourite traditions hour milestone, but also for ber 2019. in Qatar. “It’s yet another tes- in this time when everything being able to bring this incred- The second ‘Me and My tament of how we are able to Texas A&M University at Qa- meaningful feels like it’s being ible event idea to life. Our Ag- Leadership’ module, which was gauge particular requirements tar (Tamuq) recently present- put on hold. As engineers, we gie Ring Day is a day we’ve all specifically tailored to be deliv- of companies and address them ed 47 students with their Aggie are always taught to adapt to been looking forward to ever ered online, took place in Oc- accurately with the help of our Rings during a lively socially changes in our environment, since our freshman year and tober and November 2020 and custom programs.” distanced, drive-in ceremony so we felt like it was time to having the rings on our hand focused on experiential learn- Meanwhile, Walfa at Education City. work with the situation we at this moment feels so sur- ing, including a series of simula- CHOUKI, VP Human Resourc- Students of Texas A&M have. real.” tions, exercises and role-playing es AMECA at Alstom said: “We University are called ‘Aggies’ Texas A&M at Qatar’s Dean activities. are pleased to have successfully and that tradition continues at The Aggie Ring worn by all Dr César Octavio Malavé con- With talks by Professor completed our 4th M3 cohort. Texas A&M’s branch campus in Aggies is the most visible gratulated the students on Charles Matar, Dr. Thierry Cou- Alstom employees and the HEC Doha. achieving this significantmile - durier and Dr. Olivier Tabatoni, Paris team have demonstrated The Aggie Ring worn by all symbol of the Aggie stone. The father of two Aggies, the first module provided par- the true essence of agility dur- Aggies is the most visible sym- Network that connects Malavé knows the significance ticipants with an opportunity ing those unprecedented times. bol of the Aggie Network that graduates of Texas A&M of the Aggie Ring: Just the day to get to know their company Our partnership with HEC Paris connects graduates of Texas around the world. before, his own daughter re- better and learn about geopoli- continues to blossom, and I am A&M around the world. ceived her Aggie Ring at Texas tics, macroeconomics, business happy to see how our collabora- Dating back more than 100 A&M’s main campus in College strategy, operational excellence, tion is playing a major role in years, the Aggie Ring is a tra- “Instead of delaying an- Station, Texas (USA). finance and value creation. enhancing our teams’ manage- dition that is deep in symbol- other milestone in our Aggie “I’m proud of all of you,” The objective was to prepare ment and leadership skills in ism and represents the values experience, we took charge Malavé said. “This is an amazing participants for future challeng- the region and beyond.” every Aggie should hold: ex- and came up with an event that day! It’s not easy to get an Aggie es; to increase their capacity The M3 programme is de- cellence, integrity, leader- was safe, fun and memorable. Ring so be proud of what you to act as agents of change; and signed to develop mid-level ship, loyalty, respect and self- It was a way for all of us Aggies have accomplished. This ring is to empower them to meet Al- managers’ skills and core com- less service. Those who have to come together safely and a visible signifier to the rest of stom’s performance objectives petencies in line with the ob- earned the right to wear the lift our spirits as the semester the world that you are a member in the AMECA region. jectives of Alstom in the Africa, Aggie Ring have cleared some comes to an end.” of the Aggie Network. It ties you The second module Middle East and Central Africa. of the toughest requirements As Aggies who received to your classmates and to fellow spanned eight days from Oc- It is also intended to alleviate in the United States for a class their own Aggie Rings during Aggies around the world. Treas- tober 7 to November 2, 2020 participants’ capacity to be- ring, making it one of the most the drive-in ceremony, both ure it always, along with the and featured talks by HEC Paris come influential change agents treasured items an Aggie pos- Barghouti, having a special ditions. are still getting used to the new memories of your days at Texas professors Simon Elliott, Chris- in their work environment and sesses. ceremony for students helped “As leaders of the student rings on their hands. A&M, and wear your Aggie Ring tian Monjou, Veronique Nguy- to build a network of colleagues For student body lead- to restore one of the Doha body,” Eledrisi and Barghouti “We feel really proud and with pride, knowing that you en and Patrick Delamaire. and partners who share the ers Motaz Eledrisi and Zeina campus’s most cherished tra- said, “we felt that it was very accomplished,” they said, “not belong to the Aggie family.” While Professor Elliot dis- same culture and experience. Qatar teacher emerges runner-up at International Final of FameLab 2020 Ahmed Maani was among 20 scientists from all across the world to compete for the top 10 spots in the global science communication competition Tribune News Network with the British Council, Education. pandemic that prevented executive director, QNRF, Doha was slightly different with Speaking about the com- FameLab national winners added: “FameLab is provid- finalists competing online petition, Ahmed Maani, from 20 countries from ing us with a steady stream of AHMED Maani, an IT and – delivering three-minute said: “The FameLab compe- coming together in the UK talented and capable STEM technology teacher at Qatar presentations on a range of tition is one of the wonderful this year as part of Chelten- communicators whose ideas Science and Technology Sec- topics from the world of sci- experiences I have had in my ham Science Festival. I was are impactful at both the na- ondary School, bagged the ence, technology, engineer- life, which added to my sci- excited to see FameLab In- tional and global levels. We runner-up title at the Inter- ing and mathematics – with ence communication skill, ternational finals delivered congratulate Ahmed on the national Final of FameLab Ahmed focusing on data se- scientific research and the in a new way and engaging success he has achieved rep- 2020, a global science com- curity and encryption. content presentation, and audience digitally. Congrat- resenting Qatar in FameLab munication competition, FameLab, the science the most important thing I ulations to Qatar FameLab International 2020. His held on November 26. communication competi- have learnt in this experi- National winner Ahmed for journey as a teacher and as He was among 20 scien- tion owned by Cheltenham ence is that with persever- making it to the FameLab a competitor will certainly tists from all over the world Science Festival in the UK, ance, persistence and hard International and becoming inspire students across Qa- to compete for the top spot, and delivered globally by the work, achievements hap- runner up. We are proud to tar to pursue their scientific having been crowned the British Council, is brought pen.” work with our partners Qa- passions and excel in them winner of the Qatar National to Qatar in partnership with Sam Ayton, director of tar National Research Fund to raise Qatar’s flag across Competition back in July. Qatar National Research the British Council Qatar, and Ministry of Education the world.” Usually held at the Chel- Fund (QNRF) – a member said, “I am delighted at the and Higher Education in The FameLab Interna- tenham Science Festival in of Qatar Foundation (QF) -- overwhelming response that this increasingly important tional final can be viewed London, this year’s event, and supported by the Minis- FameLab has had again this Ahmed Maani, IT and technology teacher at Qatar Science and Tech- area.” on www.youtube.com/user/ which is run in partnership try of Education and Higher year, in spite of the global nology Secondary School in Doha. Dr Abdul Sattar Al Taie, famelab/ World Monday, November 30, 2020 05

DEADLY STRIKE News Tigray hospitals in brief flooded after Abiy 7 civilians killed in rebel shelling: Yemen govt declares victory Sana’a: At least seven civil- AFP refugees streaming across the ians were killed on Sunday Addis Ababa border into Sudan. in a shelling attack by On Sunday the Interna- Yemen’s rebels in the west- Hospitals in the capital tional Committee of the Red ern province of Hodeidah, of Ethiopia’s Tigray region Cross (ICRC) said health pro-government forces said. faced an influx of trauma pa- workers in Mekele were strug- They said 10 others were tients, an aid group said Sun- gling with shortages of food injured in the attack in a day, a day after federal troops and medical supplies includ- village south of the coastal claimed control of the city and ing body bags. city of the same name. The Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed At Ayder Referral Hospi- Houthi rebels have not yet said fighting was over. tal, one of the city’s biggest, commented on the attack. Abiy, last year’s Nobel the ICRC said it “found ap- The city of Hodeidah, and Peace Prize winner, declared proximately 80 percent of its strategically-important victory on Saturday even- patients to be suffering from port, have been under rebel ing in a three-week military trauma injuries,”, without control since late 2014. confrontation with leaders of specifying how the injuries Government forces control Tigray’s ruling party, the Tig- were sustained. suburban parts of the prov- ray People’s Liberation Front “The influx of wounded ince. (dpa) (TPLF). forced the hospital to suspend But a communications many other medical services blackout in Tigray has made so that limited staff and re- Indonesian it impossible to independently sources could be devoted to volcano belches verify whether the regional emergency medical care,” the huge smoke, ash capital Mekele is completely ICRC said in a statement. under federal government It also noted that Mekele Jakarta: Indonesia’s control. was “quiet” on Sunday, the lat- Mount Ili Lewotolok erupted It has also frustrated ef- est indication the TPLF opted Sunday, belching a column forts to obtain a full picture to retreat rather than face gov- of smoke and ash four of fierce fighting inT igray ernment troops in a city that, kilometres (2.5 miles) into A security personnel holding a rocket-propelled grenade stands at a site after a suicide car bomber struck an army base on the outskirts of that has left thousands dead before the conflict, had a pop- the sky, triggering a flight Ghazni province on Sunday. (AFP) and sent tens of thousands of ulation of half a million. warning and the closure of the local airport. There were no reports of injuries or damage from the erup- tion in a remote part of the Southeast Asian archipel- Suicide car bomb kills 30 Iran mulls response ago. But authorities raised the volcano’s alert status to its second-highest level as as it prepares to bury they warned of possible lava flows. “People are advised Afghan security personnel to not carry out any activi- top nuclear scientist ties within a four-kilometre radius from the crater,” In- The Ghazni attack comes just days after two bombs killed 14 people in Bamiyan AFP public has consistently denied. donesia’s geological agency Tehran His body arrived in the said. (afp) AFP Video footage showed mili- pull out about 2,000 troops northeastern holy city of Mash- Ghazni, Afghanistan tary ambulances taking the from Afghanistan, speeding Iran was weighing its re- had late Saturday and was tak- dead and wounded to hospitals up the timeline of a full with- sponse on Sunday to the kill- en to the shrine of Imam Reza India to produce A suicide car bomber struck an Such terrorist attacks will and cranes deployed to remove drawal. ing of its top nuclear scientist, for prayers and a ceremonial 100 mn doses a army base in Afghanistan on create an atmosphere of the debris from the site of the “Such terrorist attacks will which it blames on arch-foe circling of the tomb, state news year of Sputnik Sunday killing at least 30 se- fear, terror and pessimism attack in the base. create an atmosphere of fear, Israel, as his body was taken to agency IRNA reported. curity personnel, officials said, among the Afghan people The ministry of defence terror and pessimism among Shiite shrines ahead of being The they were taken Sun- India will produce over in one of the deadliest attacks gave a toll of 10 security person- the Afghan people and will buried. day to Fatima Masumeh’s 100 million doses a year of targeting government forces in and will harm the peace nel killed and seven wounded. harm the peace process,” said Two days after Mohsen shrine in Qom, south of Teh- Russia’s coronavirus vaccine months. process The ministry is known to down- Abdullah Abdullah, who is Fakhrizadeh died following a ran, and later to that of the Is- Sputnik V beginning 2021. The attack occurred on the Abdullah Abdullah, the head play tolls in attacks against its leading the overall peace pro- firefight between his guards lamic republic’s founder Imam According to the director- outskirts of Ghazni city, capi- forces. cess in Afghanistan. and unidentified gunmen out- Khomeini, according to Iranian general of the Gamaleya tal of the eastern province of peace process in Afghanistan No group has so far claimed “The increase in violence is side Tehran, parliament called media. Research Institute, Moscow, Ghazni, which has seen regular the attack, and the Taliban who not acceptable to people... and in a statement for international Fakhrizadeh’s funeral will Alexander Gintsburg, this fightingbetween the Taliban Mohammad Hemat, director of are fighting government forces runs against the peace process, inspectors to be barred from be held on Monday in the pres- comes following an agree- and government forces. Ghazni hospital, told AFP. have often not commented on negotiations and reconcilia- nuclear facilities. ence of senior military com- ment between the Russian It came as the Afghan Interior ministry spokes- deadly strikes since the peace tion.” Iran’s Supreme National manders and his family, the Direct Investment Fund government and Taliban are man Tariq Arian said a suicide talks commenced on Septem- The Ghazni attack comes Security Council usually han- defence ministry said on its (RDIF) and Hyderabad’s engaged in peace talks, but a bomber had detonated a vehi- ber 12. just days after two bombs killed dles decisions related to the website, without specifying Hetero Biopharma. “An top official warned that such cle full of explosives. The Taliban have primarily 14 people in the historic city of country’s nuclear programme. where. application has been submit- attacks have the potential to “The bomber drove a Hum- targeted government forces in Bamiyan, ending years of calm President Hassan Rouhani Israel has declined to com- ted by RDIF to the WHO for “harm the peace process” as vee vehicle right inside the base rural areas since signing a sepa- in the isolated town famous for has stressed the country will ment on Fakhrizadeh’s killing, accelerated registration and violence continues to surge and detonated it,” Ghazni gov- rate deal with Washington in its ancient Buddhist heritage. seek its revenge in “due time” less than two months before prequalification of Sputnik across the country. ernor spokesman Wahidullah February that paved the way for In another suicide car and not be rushed into a “trap”. US President-elect Joe Biden V,” Gintsburg was quoted as “Thirty bodies and 24 Jumazada told AFP. the withdrawal of foreign forces bomb attack on Sunday, one ci- Israel says Fakhrizadeh was is set to take office following saying in a Hindustan Times wounded people have been The base is located on a vast by May 2021. vilian was killed and 20 others the head of an Iranian military four years of hawkish foreign report. (Agencies) brought to hospital. All of them swath of arid land surrounded The Pentagon said earlier wounded in the southern prov- nuclear programme, the exist- policy under President Donald are security personnel,” Baz by mountains. this month that it would soon ince of Zabul, police said. ence of which the Islamic re- Trump.

Lonely elephant Kaavan leaves Armenians rally for soldiers missing in Karabakh fighting AFP ing soldiers and posters that the ex-Soviet rivals on Novem- anakert. Pakistan for new life in Cambodia Yerevan read “Help return our cap- ber 9. Demonstrators briefly tives”. Under the document, blocked a main street in the dpa A thousand people took to the At the start of the march, Azerbaijan reclaimed swathes city until their representatives Islamabad streets of the Armenian capital the demonstrators read out a of territories that for three were received by Arayik Haru- Yerevan on Sunday demand- letter addressed to the Russian decades were held by Arme- tyunyan, the president of the A lonely elephant whose poor ing the authorities take action ambassador in Yerevan asking nian separatists. self-proclaimed republic. living conditions triggered a to find soldiers missing in re- him to “personally intervene The accord also provided “We are calling for immedi- global outcry is leaving Paki- cent fighting withA zerbaijan in the process” and pass on for the exchange of prisoners ate action to resolve the prob- stan on Sunday. over Nagorno-Karabakh. their request to Moscow. and bodies. lem. But the authorities say The 35-year-old elephant The protesters, includ- The six weeks of fighting AFP journalists reported that it is not up to them, that it named Kaavan will be flying ing several local celebrities, over the restive region were that a smaller gathering of 30 depends on the Azerbaijanis,” out of Pakistan on a special marched through Yerevan halted by a Russia-brokered people took place on Saturday 47-year-old Arsen Ghukasyan cargo plane to a wildlife holding up photos of the miss- peace deal that was signed by in Karabakh’s main city Step- said after the meeting. sanctuary in Cambodia where authorities have already made arrangements at his new home. UN envoy urges progress “We are sad to see Kaavan go but happy that he is going in Syrian political process to retire after entertaining A wildlife caretaker feeds Kaavan, Pakistan’s only Asian elephant, at the people of Islamabad for the Marghazar Zoo in Islamabad recently. (AFP) years,” Malik Amin Aslam, AFP the prime minister’s special tives were present at the zoo in poor conditions, often in Beirut assistant on climate change, to bid Kaavan farewell and chains, in a small enclosure at told the media at the zoo. waited for hours to see the Marghazar Zoo in Islamabad A UN envoy on Sunday pushed for progress “We say sorry that we box being lifted by a crane for more than three decades. on the eve of the latest round of talks in Ge- could not take care of him from his small enclosure. His mate, Saheli, died in neva towards revising Syria’s constitution well and goodbye to Kavaan,” A plane carrying Kaavan 2012, allegedly due to negli- and winding down the country’s nine-year- said Senator Fasial Javed, is scheduled to take off from gence and poor treatment by old civil war. who came to bid farewell to Islamabad in the early hours the zoo administration. Ani- “We want to see progress,” Geir Ped- the lonely elephant. of Monday. mal rights activists fought a ersen, the UN special envoy for Syria, told “Today is an emotional Oscar-winning US singer long battle for his freedom reporters during a virtual news conference. day for all of us,” said veteri- and actor Cher, who cam- and in May a court in the A so-called constitutional committee narian Amir Khalil. paigned for years for Kaavan’s capital ordered authorities to made up of 45 people -- with 15 delegates “What you [Paksitanis] freedom, also visited Pakistan free and find a sanctuary for each representing the Damascus regime, have done here is a lesson to on Friday to witness the occa- the distressed animal. the opposition and civil society -- is to meet many nations to also release sion. She is financing half of In September, vets from for the fourth time on Monday after months elephants to a better place,” the cost of his journey. Four Paws, a Vienna-based of little headway. he said after spending sev- The Cambodian sanctuary body, evaluated Kaavan’s “I’m looking forward to extensive and eral weeks with Kaavan and was chosen as it already hous- physical and emotional hopefully good discussions next week that training him for travel in a es more than 80 elephants health to see if he was fit for will be able to bring us a little bit further custom-made box. and is equipped with experts air travel and stable enough down the road towards then starting the dis- Animal rights activists and other related facilities. for a new life with other cussions in January on constitutional princi- and civil society representa- Kaavan had been living elephants. ples” at a fifth meeting,P edersen said. 06 Monday, November 30, 2020

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Pooled COVID-19 Testing Could Help Reopen Schools Safely American Democracy Is

Testing and tracing COVID-19 infections will be crucial to returning fully to work and school Showing Its Flaws. But The

accine or no, testing and tracing means far less cost and less straining of COVID-19 infections will be crucial capacity. Alternatives Are Worse Vto returning America fully to work Some private schools, such as Duke and school. It’s a key area where the University, have been using it in the Unit- Trump administration has let the coun- ed States and have stayed open without Despite Trump’s assault on it, the democracy in America has stood the test of try down, and something that President- outbreaks. On a much larger scale, China elect Joe Biden has vowed to fix with a used it to test almost the entire popula- time but making the system work is a national project, which takes major surge of new testing capacity. tion of Wuhan, where the virus was first But even many countries that have identified in December.T hat’s 11 million engagement, patience, struggle and a measure of faith committed to an aggressive testing re- people. gime are finding it extremely expen- Yet pooled testing has been rare in Nicholas Goldberg sive and time-consuming. In response, the United States. In part, that’s for good Tribune News Service some have relied on a method that isn’t reason: The testing is effective only when much talked about in the United States, infection rates are low — because that ometimes it feels like democracy is though it’s well understood: Pooling the means less chance of needing to retest just too dysfunctional. Voters are dis- lab samples of several people at once. each person in a group — and for the engaged and uninformed. Congress is With new evidence showing its effective- most part, we’re falling short. hyperpartisan — and so self-serving it ness — as well as potential weaknesses if The tests can be highly accurate, but can’t govern effectively. it isn’t done correctly — pooling is some- that depends on how the testing is done SBetween our increasingly politicised thing the Biden administration should and how many people are in each pool. courts, our 18th century constitution, our an- seriously explore, especially as a way Overloading the pools would yield too tiquated Electoral College and our modern- of reopening schools once the current many false negative results, because mul- day corporate lobbyists and billionaire do- surge subsides. tiple clean samples in the pool can dilute nors, it sometimes seems like the system was Pooling samples is exactly what it an infected one below the test’s ability to designed to fail. sounds like. Sometimes it involves using detect the virus. Making matters much worse, we’ve suf- the samples from nasal and throat swabs, Still, this is an especially promising fered for four years under a president whose or in its simpler form, collecting saliva in avenue for schools, where infection rates contempt for rules, norms and institutions cups and mixing it, usually from five peo- appear to have stayed on the low side, has further undermined the system. ple at a time, sometimes more. If the test compared with the general population. It’s no wonder scholars like Larry Dia- comes up negative, all the people are con- By bringing down costs, students could mond are raising serious questions about the sidered clear of infection. If not, everyone be tested more often, making everyone future of democracy in the United States. in the group is retested individually. It feel safer about reopening campuses. I called Diamond, a political science pro- can dramatically cut down the number We’re still hoping not to lose the entire fessor at Stanford who has written for decades of tests that need to be performed, which academic year. about what makes democracies endure and what makes them fail. “There’s been an exis- day to fight what may yet be a losing battle leaders who will put country ahead of party. tential crisis of democracy during the Trump to preserve the freedom and rights they’ve But we’re far luckier than much of the presidency,” he told me. “There’s a real ques- enjoyed in the past. world, where anti-democratic movements tion whether it will survive in the US.” I also think of the places I’ve covered as are again gaining ground, including in Hun- It’s all very disheartening. But just when a journalist that were truly unfree and un- gary, Poland, Turkey and elsewhere. I realize I get most disillusioned with the system we democratic. Worst of all was Saddam Hus- I’m setting a low bar for comparison, but the have, I remember what I’ve seen around the sein’s Baghdad, a dark and unhappy city point is we’re lucky to have a firm foundation world, where people often struggle for entire in the late 1990s where fear was palpable on which to build. lifetimes in hopes of building or protecting in the streets and in people’s homes, a city Winston Churchill’s assertion that de- the kind of rights and rules that we have here where omnipresent soldiers and secret po- mocracy is the worst form of government ex- in the US. lice repressed all dissent. I felt scared the cept for all the others may be overused, but As Trump continued his outrageous as- whole time I was there. Not long before my it’s true. sault on the election results, I thought about visit, Hussein had won reelection as presi- At the moment, we remain remarkably the visit I received in my Los Angeles office dent of Iraq with 99.96 percent of the vote. free in the United States. We voice our dis- from Joshua Wong in 2015. Now that was election fraud. sent boisterously. Our electoral system has Wong, then 18, was already a hero at On another trip, I covered a presidential once again proved itself honest, despite the home in Hong Kong. Fresh-faced, deter- election in Iran in which dozens of candidates current president’s assertions otherwise. Our mined and optimistic, he told me about how were disqualified from the ballot because they institutions were battered, but they mostly he fit his activism on behalf of democracy didn’t meet with the approval of the country’s withstood the Trump onslaught. into a schedule that also included doing his mullah and ayatollahs. Now we need to fight to keep it that way. homework. Since then, Wong has been re- I came back to the US from my years as a Making democracy work is a national project; peatedly arrested and imprisoned, but he foreign correspondent with a new respect for it doesn’t just happen on its own. It takes en- continues to risk his life to secure the kind of the democracy in which I grew up. gagement, patience, struggle and a measure freedoms it’s easy to take for granted here. Of course it’s flawed.I t is too often ineq- of faith. In contrast, the surest way to see it And he isn’t alone in his struggle against the uitable or unfair; it’s disparities in wealth and fail is to take it for granted. continuing Chinese crackdowns. The last power are unacceptable; its history of racial time I was in Hong Kong, in 2019, it was a injustice is shameful. Of course we need to (Nicholas Goldberg is an associate time of mass protests, and tens of thousands move past tribalism, polarization and bigot- editor and op-ed columnist for the (tribune News Service) of courageous residents turned out day after ry, to implement reform and to find effective Los Angeles Times.)

Pandemic Hoarding Isn’t The Same As Regular Hoarding, Is It?

Dahleen Glanton The mission began about four months maker I’d never used as well as the rotisserie Tribune News Service ago when I received a flyer in the mail from cooker and the accessories I’d never taken Costco advertising 12-roll packs of Bounty out of the box. have learned a lot about myself during paper towels and 30-count Charmin toilet I gave away the skinny jeans I’ve not been the coronavirus pandemic, as many of you paper. After months, the products finally able to fit into for more than 30 years and the Iprobably have as well. were back in stock — and on sale. Victor Costa satin evening gown that I wore While stuck at home for weeks, I played I’ve always been particular about the one time to a fraternity dance in the 1980s. around in the kitchen and found that I could brand of paper products I use. Softness and Also, I recently agreed to let my nephew make a pretty decent chicken noodle soup thickness are important to me. But by the and his wife come to Chicago with a van once using all fresh ingredients. It will be a staple time I got to the store, they had run out. They the pandemic is over and clean out my clos- in my home during this next phase of the offered me a deal on their store brand paper ets. They’re going to take everything I haven’t pandemic. towels, and I jumped at it. worn in decades, including those 5-inch I also realised that I’m a hoarder. I left with 24 rolls of paper towels — heels, and sell them on Poshmark. (Believe it I don’t think I’m as bad as the people you the store limit. I returned the next day and or not, they are still in style.) see on TV clinging onto a coat hanger be- bought 24 more. The pandemic has brought out the worst cause they fear they might need it someday. I don’t have enough room in my condo of me — but there’s still hope. I consider myself a situational hoarder. The for 48 rolls of paper towels or the 60 rolls of My refrigerator gave out a couple of pandemic made me do it. toilet paper or the 72 bottles of water I had weeks ago, and my freezer was well stocked Like most people, I was unprepared delivered. So I turned a spare bedroom into with groceries. Instead of throwing it all away, when COVID-19 took over our lives last a storage closet. Toilet paper is out of stock at a grocery store. (TNS) which would have been a lot easier, I packed March. Nobody warned us that it was com- It looks like a well-stocked mini mart, everything up and gave it to a needy family. ing, so we had no idea what we would be up filled with everything you need during a pan- kinds of things that get off the shelves quick- chains for another $25. It reminded me of how much we sometimes against. demic. ly. Dishwashing detergent is one of them. They’ll make excellent Christmas gifts. take our good fortune for granted. I’m lucky Who knew that it would be nearly impos- But I’m not selfish. I’m going to pack This time, I’ve got two 75-fluid-ounce jugs of I’m sitting pretty right now. I have way to be able to stock up with as much toilet tis- sible to find hand sanitizer, toilet tissue and goody bags to send to friends and family Dawn under my kitchen sink. more than I need to get me through the next sue as I can find. But I must never forget that disinfectant? members for Christmas. (I hope they won’t A few weeks ago, I happened to stop by three months or so. But I’m not all that happy lots of people don’t have enough food, even in But this time, there was plenty of warn- read this and spoil the surprise.) a little Walgreens store in Chicago’s Streeter- about it. Little did I realize how thin the line the best of times. ing. Health experts began telling us even My brother and sister-in-law run a chil- ville neighborhood and, to my surprise, they is between hoarding and simply being pre- So I’ve come up with another idea. I’m before the first round of the coronavirus was dren’s day care in Georgia. They will get a had just received a supply of Clorox disinfect- pared. not only going to give out goody bags to my done that a second phase would follow in the couple of bottles of the 32-ounce Germ-X ing wipes. There was no limit, so I grabbed I have always had a small tendency to family this year for Christmas, I’m going fall. And, coupled with the flu season, it could hand sanitizers I snagged off Amazon, but six of them. It felt as though I’d hit the lottery. hoard. I’ve still got unopened boxes from to pack up rolls of toilet tissues, paper tow- be worse than the first. I’m keeping the four bottles of “hard-to-find” While I have plenty of disposable masks, the time I moved from Chicago to Atlanta in els and hand sanitizer, and donate them to When I heard about this dark winter ap- Purell I stumbled upon at Walgreens. I also ordered a few cloth ones for when I feel 1998 and back to Chicago in 2009 stacked needy families. proaching, I took heed. That’s when my dark They’ll also get a box of disposable face like dressing up. I love Johnny Was clothing, in the storage locker in the basement of my Hoarding isn’t really hoarding when it side emerged. I set out on a mission to stock masks, shoe covers and latex gloves. I have at but the designer outfits are way too expensive building. goes to a good cause. up on as much Lysol spray, Clorox wipes and least four boxes of each on hand. for me. Their masks, however, fit my budget. I thought I was making progress, though. Purell hand sanitizer I could get my hands Having gone through the previous surge I ordered a pack of five floral masks for $25, Earlier this year, I called the Salvation Army (Dahleen Glanton is a columnist for on. of the pandemic, I am now well aware of the plus a three-pack of matching no-touch key to pick up loads of stuff. I got rid of the bread the Chicago Tribune.)

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Pfizer was using charter The coronavirus is flights to pre-positionvaccine fraud claims blamed for more for quick distribution once it receives US approval -- ex- AFP than 266,000 pected as early as December Washington deaths in the US, 10 -- the Wall Street Journal and other media reported. In the first TV interview since the hardest-hit The Pfizer andM oderna losing his re-election bid, vaccines, both said to be safe President Donald Trump in- country in the world and perhaps 95 percent effec- dicated on Sunday that he will tive, have introduced a much- never concede to Joe Biden and AFP needed glimmer of hope after abandon his conspiracy theory Washington months of gloomy news. about mass ballot fraud. “This puts the end to the “It’s not like you’re gonna File photo of US President Donald Americans should brace pandemic. This is the way change my mind. My mind Trump. (AFP) for a “surge upon a surge” in we get out of the pandemic. will not change in six months,” the coronavirus as millions of The light is at the end of the Trump told Fox News inter- travelers return home after tunnel,” Admiral Brett Gi- viewer Maria Bartiromo. Despite Donald Trump’s the Thanksgiving holiday, US roir, the US official over- “This election was rigged. unprecedented attack on government scientist Anthony seeing coronavirus testing, This election was a total fraud,” the validity of the US elec- Fauci said on Sunday. told CNN. he claimed, again without back- tion system, his legal team “There almost certainly is But like Fauci he ex- ing this up. “We won the elec- has yet to provide any evi- going to be an uptick because pressed grave concerns about tion easily.” dence that stands up in of what has happened with the months immediately The 45-minute interview, the travel,” Fauci told CNN’s ahead. Trump’s first on television court “State of the Union.” A nurse administers a test during a COVID-19 testing and flu shot event in Tacoma, Washington recently.(afp) “Our hospitalizations are since the November 3 election, “We may see a surge peaking right now at about was mostly a monologue of ev- system, Trump complained upon a surge” in two or three 95,000,” Giroir said. “About idence-free claims concerning that the Department of Justice weeks, he added. “We don’t Virus surge leads to curfew in San Francisco 20 percent of all people in the election fraud, virtually unchal- and FBI were not helping him. want to frighten people, but hospital have Covid, so this is lenged by Bartiromo. They are “missing in ac- that’s the reality.” San Francisco: A surge in coronavirus cases “Do not travel or gather with others. We a really dangerous time.” Despite Trump’s unprece- tion,” he said, also questioning This was an ominous will put San Francisco under a curfew beginning have to get this under control now and we can’t Until large numbers of dented attack on the validity of the point of the Supreme Court trend, Fauci added, with the on Monday and trigger other restrictions related afford to let things continue at this rate.” Americans have been vacci- the US election system, his legal if it doesn’t intervene. Christmas holidays and more to the virus, the city announced. On Friday, a temporary ban on gatherings of nated -- Giroir said half the team has yet to provide any evi- “We should be heard by the year-end travel looming, he The curfew requires non-essential business- people from different households, with religious eligible population might be dence that stands up in court. Supreme Court. Something has said. es to close and prohibits members of different services and protests exempt, was announced by March -- much will depend Case after case has been to be able to get up there. Oth- The virus is blamed for households from gathering between 10 pm and for California’s largest city, Los Angeles. on people taking the recom- rejected by judges around erwise, what is the Supreme more than 266,000 deaths in 5 am until December 21, Mayor London Breed That order affecting the United States’ mended precautions, includ- the country. The latest rebuff Court?” he asked. the US, the hardest-hit coun- said Saturday. second-largest city will take effect Monday and ing mask-wearing and dis- came from the Pennsylvania The 2020 election was not try in the world, with cooler San Mateo county outside San Francisco last at least three weeks, until December 20, tancing, he and Fauci said. Supreme Court, which on Sat- especially close. weather bringing daily death will also be subject to the same rules after the Los Angeles county’s public health department Giroir said it might take urday turned down a lawsuit Losers of US presidential figures nearing the worst lev- state of California classified both under its most said. California imposed a night-time curfew until the second or third filedby Trump supporters elections traditionally concede els of April. restrictive tier of locations based on the spread across much of the state a week ago, but San quarter of next year for most seeking to contest Biden’s win almost immediately. Fauci’s comments came as of the virus. Francisco was not affected because it was not Americans to be vaccinated, in the state. But whether or not Trump US news media reported that In addition to the curfew, certain indoor at the time classified among the state’s most but that substantial benefits “We’re trying to put the evi- ever acknowledges defeat, the first shipments of the Pfizer businesses will be required to either close or restrictive tier of locations. would accrue much sooner. dence in and the judges won’t Electoral College is all but cer- vaccine against COVID-19 -- reduce capacity beginning on Sunday at noon, The United States on Friday topped 13 mil- By first vaccinating those allow us to do it,” Trump said. tain to go through the formal one of the first to claim high Breed said. lion COVID-19 cases -- the world’s highest -- and at highest risk, he said, “we “We are trying. We have so motions of confirming Biden effectiveness, along with a “I don’t know how to be more clear -- this President-elect Joe Biden has warned of difficult can absolutely get 80 percent much evidence.” when it meets on December Moderna product -- had ar- is the most dangerous time we’ve faced during weeks ahead before vaccines become widely of the benefit of the vaccine by Ignoring the usual bounda- 14 and the Democrat will be rived in the United States this pandemic,” Breed said on Twitter. available. (AFP) only immunizing a few per- ries between his office and the sworn in on Inauguration Day from a Pfizer lab in Belgium. cent of the population.” judicial and law enforcement January 20.

News in brief Britain, France sign fresh deal to reduce migrant crossings Four killed, dozens wounded in Sri Lanka prison riot AFP corded in 2019 and seven so said on Saturday. The ministry also said it kilometres (18 miles) across London far this year. Welcoming the deal, Pa- would review results over the the Channel. Colombo: Guards opened fire onS unday to contain a prison riot Just this weekend, French tel said it would help the two next six months to “assess the Around 6,200 attempted near Sri Lanka’s capital where at least four inmates were killed Increased patrols and tech- patrol boats rescued 64 mi- countries with their “shared effectiveness and impact of the crossing between January and 24 wounded while protesting a surge of coronavirus infec- nology will be deployed along grants, including a pregnant mission to make Channel these additional measures”. 1 and the end of August, with tions, officials said.P olice spokesman Ajith Rohana said elite po- France’s beaches under a new woman and children appar- crossings completely unvi- The issue has been a source inflatable boats, paddleboards, lice commandos were deployed to the Mahara prison where had agreement between Paris and ently suffering from hypother- able”. of tension, with Britain accus- kayaks or even life jackets to inmates rioted against overcrowded conditions and demanded London aimed at stopping il- mia, attempting to cross over As part of the deal, Britain ing France of not doing enough keep them afloat. their early release. “Guards at Mahara have used force to control legal migration across the to Britain. “has pledged to make an addi- to stop the crossings. Northern France has long an unruly situation,” Rohana said. Channel. The deal will see French tional financial investment of In September, French been a magnet for people seek- Police initially said one prisoner was killed and three wound- A growing number of mi- patrols doubled from De- 31.4 million euros to support authorities said they had in- ing to smuggle themselves to ed, but doctors at the nearby Ragama hospital said they received grants have tried to reach cember 1, with drones and France’s major efforts against tercepted more than 1,300 Britain in small boats or in one the bodies of four inmates, while another 24 were admitted with Britain across the perilous and radar used to detect those at- illegal crossings,” the French people trying to reach Britain, of the thousands of trucks and wounds. Prison officials said rioting inmates had set fire to a busy shipping lane in recent tempting to cross, Britain’s interior ministry said in a including a handful who had cars that cross over daily on section of the prison and firefighters had been called in to douse months, with four deaths re- Home Secretary Priti Patel statement issued Sunday. attempted to swim the 30-odd ferries and trains. the flames.T eams of elite police Special Task Force commandos have been sent to bolster security at the prison, police spokes- man Rohana said. Sunday’s clashes were the culmination of weeks of unrest in several prisons across the country as the number of COVID-19 Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro elect mayors in Brazil runoffs cases within Sri Lankan jails exceeded 1,000 by Saturday. Two inmates have died of the virus. Last week, a prisoner was killed AFP But Covas, 40, is also a Brazil -- the second-highest when he fell off while trying to scale the walls of a prison in the Sao Paulo fighter. A cancer survivor, he death toll worldwide, after the central Bogambara region during unrest inside the jail. has a powerful backer in Sao United States. Prisons across the country went into a lockdown last week as Brazil’s biggest cities, Sao Paulo state Governor Joao The first-round vote went the authorities reported a surge in infections among inmates as Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Doria, his predecessor and badly for Bolsonaro. well as guards. The number of COVID-19 deaths across the coun- voted for their next mayors mentor, a top contender to The so-called “Tropical try have also increased six-fold this month to 116, while the total on Sunday as the country held challenge Bolsonaro for the Trump” upended Brazilian infections more than doubled to 23,484. (AFP) municipal runoffs, the last presidency. politics when he stormed to polls before far-right President victory in the 2018 presidential Jair Bolsonaro is up for reelec- Bolsonaro, who has race, but looks more vulner- UK bird flu outbreak leads to mass tion in 2022. able after helping elect just two In Sao Paulo, Brazil’s eco- downplayed the virus as a of the 13 mayoral candidates turkey cull nomic and cultural capital “little flu,” faces criticism he endorsed, and just nine of London: More than 10,000 turkeys will be culled at a British and the largest city in Latin for his handling of 45 city council candidates. farm after a bird flu outbreak asw confirmed by the Department America, centrist incumbent COVID-19, which has “As Trump would say, ‘He for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Bruno Covas faces leftist chal- killed more than 172,000 supported a bunch of losers,’” The flu asw identified among 10,500 rearing turkeys at a lenger Guilherme Boulos, a Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro gives the thumb up after voting during people in Brazil said political scientist David farm in northern England, Defra said late Saturday, with all foul leader of the Homeless Work- the second round of municipal elections in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. (AFP) Fleischer of the University of to be culled to prevent a spread. ers’ Movement (MTST). Brasilia. Public Health England (PHE) said the risk to public health Boulos, 38, who is run- from behind in the first round coronavirus, forcing the can- The pandemic has indel- Traditional center-right from the virus was very low. ning for the upstart Socialism on November 15 to beat both cellation of the candidates’ fi- ibly marked the municipal and right-wing parties mean- “Avian flu has been confirmed at a commercial turkey fat- and Liberty Party (PSOL), Bolsonaro’s candidate and a nal debate. elections in the giant country while emerged strengthened tening farm near Northallerton, North Yorkshire,” said Chief trails in the polls by about 10 leftist rival from the more-es- Observing quarantine and of 212 million people. from the first round. Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss. points, but enters the runoff tablished Workers’ Party (PT). unable to vote, Boulos ap- Bolsonaro, who has down- All eyes are now on how the “PHE has confirmed that the risk to public health is very low with momentum. The runoff then took a peared on the balcony of his played the virus as a “little flu,” runoffs will shape the political and the Food Standards Agency advises that bird flu poses a Young, charismatic and twist two days before the vote house Sunday with a hand- faces criticism for his handling state of play ahead of 2022, very low food safety risk for UK consumers.” (AFP) hailed as the new face of Bra- when Boulos announced he written sign reading “We’re of COVID-19, which has killed when Bolsonaro is expected to zil’s battered left, he came had tested positive for the new going to turn this around!” more than 172,000 people in seek reelection.

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As tors can best use QFC’s range of re- Chief Risk Officer Paul Gossiaux. and media group, we have a wealth of the world’s spotlight turns towards sources to thrive within the ecosys- Speaking on the occasion ElSaid experience in this area, both from an celebrating sport in Qatar and the tem and minimise any unforeseen QIIB Business Development and Alternative Channels Head Omar said, “We are delighted to have tak- investment opportunity point of view region at the FIFA World Cup 2022, risks. Abdul Aziz Al Meer. India for comprehensive energy ties with Qatar

Satyendra Pathak the time has come to take this the official said. strengthen trade ties. Doha relationship beyond ‘LNG “Qatar can play a vital “India has several plans seller and buyer’ as India is role in completing all such to diversify its exports to Qa- India is looking to have a heading towards realising its projects successfully. This tar. Currently, India’s exports comprehensive energy part- vision of creating a gas-based is why we are looking for a to Qatar are worth more than nership with Qatar, accord- economy that is less reliant comprehensive energy part- $2 billion. While India’s ex- ing to sources at the Indian on polluting fuels for meeting nership with Qatar. Qatar has ports of food products to embassy in Doha. its energy needs. always been a very reliable Qatar have witnessed a sub- “Qatar is one of the big- “We want to have a com- energy partner for us and we stantial increase, there are gest energy trade partners of prehensive energy partner- are quite hopeful that this areas like pharmaceuticals India as it accounts for more ship with Qatar. We all know partnership will grow from and precious metals where than 50 percent of India’s to- that India has embarked strength to strength,” the India has a lot of potentials to tal LNG import. Importance upon the ambitious project of source said. increase its exports to Qatar,” of Qatar as an energy partner expanding the National Gas “Qatar’s support will also the official said. will continue to grow as India Pipeline Grid and city gas ensure that India becomes a “We are also looking to is planning to raise the share distribution network to help regional hub for LNG distri- have stronger business-to- of LNG in its energy mix to push for greater use of envi- bution in neighbouring coun- business ties between Indian up to 30 percent. To achieve ronment-friendly fuel. The Qatar is one of the biggest energy trade partners of India as it accounts for more than 50 percent of tries like Nepal, Bangladesh, and Qatari firms. A joint this level, we will need a lot gas pipelines are planned to India’s total LNG imports. Bhutan, Sri Lanka and oth- business council between of LNG. In such a situation, take the fuel to the east and ers,” the official said. Indian and Qatar is also be- India will highly depend on northeast regions as well as natural gas in India’s energy nals to cater to the growing Floating Storage Re-gasifica- Besides energy, the ing discussed to strengthen Qatar,” a top official of the to consumers in the south basket,” the official said. demand for LNG. A few years tion Unit (FSRU) was inau- source said, there are several investment partnership be- Indian embassy said. as part of the government’s “India also needs to build ago India’s first Liquefied gurated. There are plans to other areas where the two tween the two countries,” the The official said that now push to raise the share of several regasification termi- Natural Gas (LNG)-based build more of such FSRUs,” countries can collaborate to official said. Economy & Business Monday, November 30, 2020 09

Ooredoo Qatar official shortlisted for award alongside 24 leading female executives and Personal Development. WeQual Club, alongside an Munera Al Dosari nominated as Sabah Rabiah Al Kuwari, existing cohort of 72 senior Director of PR at Ooredoo, FTSE and Fortune 500 fe- potential C-suite leader in EMEA region said, “Congratulations to my I am proud to be shortlisted for one of these awards, male executives. A quarter of colleague and CSO Munera among the first to target women at this level. As well as the winners of previous UK Tribune News Network EMEA awards, which recog- Al-Dosari on being named as connecting me to like-minded female executives, it builds and US WeQual Awards have Doha nise and celebrate potential a finalist for WeQual EMEA awareness of both Ooredoo and of this group of talented since been promoted to the C-suite leaders. 2020. This is a tremendous executive committees of FTSE Munera Al-Dosari, Chief The nomination is based achievement, and we wel- people from across the business world. and Fortune 500 companies. Strategy Officer (CSO) of on the WeQual organisers come the way her existing in- Munera Al-Dosari, Chief Strategy Officer of Ooredoo Qatar After the assessment of Ooredoo Qatar, has joined finding successful seniordustry recognition and repu- all candidates, eight execu- an exclusive group of women women who are one level be- tation is beginning to reach a tive interviewers will hold shortlisted for the prestigious low C-suite. Each of the 24 global audience.” like-minded female execu- founded by CEO Katie Li- a lack of diversity and equal- 30-minute interviews with WeQual EMEA 2020 Awards. finalists was assessed against Dosari said, “I am proud tives, it builds awareness of tchfield in order to augment ity in such roles and organisa- the three finalists in their cat- The Ooredoo CSO is one seven criteria: Leadership, to be shortlisted for one of both Ooredoo and of this representation of women in tions. egory before each choosing a of 24 world-class female Cognitive Ability, Integrity, these awards, among the first group of talented people from leadership roles within the Dosari joins a senior category winner. The winners executives nominated for Drive & Resilience, Equality, to target women at this level. across the business world.” world’s biggest businesses, in group of 24 executives who will be announced in Decem- the shortlist in the WeQual Knowledge of the Business As well as connecting me to The WeQual Awards were response to her perception of will become members of the ber 2020.

Germany smashes debt rule with €180 OPEC, allies to meet virtually billion in borrowing to mull extending output cuts AFP Frankfurt Member states want Germany, traditionally hostile to government bor- to avoid a repeat rowing, will take on 180 Damaging of the collapse in billion euros in new debt in 2021 as it grapples with the wave prices seen in April economic fallout from the coronavirus crisis, accord- Borrowing in Europe’s ing to a draft budget agreed largest economy will be AFP Friday. nearly €84 billion more Vienna After 17 hours of discus- than the finance ministry sion, the parliamentary fi- forecast in September, The OPEC oil producers’ club nance committee approved before the arrival of a and its allies will hold a virtual a total of €179.8 billion damaging second wave of meeting on Monday and Tues- ($214.4 billion) of new debt COVID-19. Chancellor day to finalise an expected for next year, according to Angela Merkel announced extension to production cuts a final document seen by as the coronavirus pandemic AFP. tough new measures for continues to weigh on global The agreement further November that closed demand. shatters Germany’s consti- restaurants, bars, as well The meeting comes as tutionally enshrined debt as the tourism, leisure and the oil industry hopes to turn brake rule, with public cultural industries. a page on a disastrous year spending now nearly 500 which saw the cartel forced to billion euros, as the govern- Berlin said it would ex- adopt drastic cuts in response ment continues to support tend for a month emergen- to the cratering of demand the economy through the cy aid to support business caused by the pandemic. health crisis. most affected by the restric- Member states want to Borrowing in Europe’s tions. avoid a repeat of the collapse largest economy will be The impact of the pan- in prices seen in April. nearly €84 billion more demic has forced Merkel’s According to the deal than the finance ministry government to temporarily reached in that month, the forecast in September, be- abandon its years-long dog- current cut of 7.7 million bar- fore the arrival of a damag- ma of a running a balanced rels per day (bpd) is meant to ing second wave of COV- budget. be eased to 5.8 million bpd ID-19. This year, Germany will as of January 2021, but most Chancellor Angela Mer- borrow €218 billion, after observers expect this to be ex- kel announced tough new the government pledged tended by between three and measures for November more than a trillion euros to six months. OPEC and its allies will be focused on supporting prices in the first and possibly the second quarter of 2021. that closed restaurants, shield German workers and Key players within the bars, as well as the tourism, companies from the virus grouping have hinted in re- Tensions and price wars output quotas that have al- But members also have to granted exemptions from leisure and cultural indus- fallout. cent weeks that such a move While an extension of the ready been assigned to them. keep a keen eye on produc- quotas -- Libya, Iran and Ven- tries. The new debt is “nec- may be on the cards despite cuts is the most likely scenar- Those exceeding their al- tion figures outside the bloc ezuela. Earlier this week, Mer- essary to get our country positive news on the develop- io, there is always the possibil- lotted output -- foremost as well as how much oil is cur- Libya’s production had kel announced the exten- safely through the once-in- ment of vaccines against the ity of discord arising among among them Iraq and Nige- rently being stored at any one been almost wiped out by civil sion of these measures a-century pandemic”, said virus by several pharmaceuti- the 23 countries involved. ria -- regularly come in for time. conflict but spiked since Octo- through January unless the spokesman for Merkel’s cal companies. The memory of the deba- a scolding from Prince Ab- Output from the world’s ber and now stands at over a coronavirus case numbers CDU party on the budget AstraZeneca, Pfizer/Bi- cle of a meeting in March this delaziz bin Salman, energy biggest producer, non-OPEC million bpd, according to the come down dramatically. committee, Eckhardt Re- oNTech and Moderna have year is still fresh, when Saudi minister of OPEC kingpin member the US, has fallen countries National Oil Corpo- On Friday, Germany hberg. all shared encouraging trial Arabia and key ally Russia Saudi Arabia. from the historic highs at ration (NOC). passed the milestone of one The government expects results from their candidate failed to reach agreement and the beginning of the year to In the longer term, Iran’s million cases since the start to return to net-zero new vaccines in recent weeks, pro- spent the next month engaged Falling US output around 11 million bpd now. offer on the oil market may of the pandemic. borrowing in 2022, in the viding a lifeline for the oil de- in a fratricidal price war. The cartel’s main focus The trend is unlikely to be also increase if the incoming The government has hope that by then the econ- mand. In mid-November the is on crude oil prices, which reversed as victorious Demo- US administration pursues a promised €10 billion in omy will have returned to However, while the effects United Arab Emirates dis- have returned to roughly cratic presidential candidate policy of detente with Tehran support of sectors spe- pre-crisis levels. of a vaccine will play out over played reluctance at the pros- their pre-pandemic levels of Joe Biden has committed to and relaxes sanctions. cifically hit by the Novem- Berlin expects the econ- the longer term, OPEC and its pect of fully applying the cuts between 45 and 50 dollars per modest curbs on fracking. That would lead hundreds ber measures, dubbed omy to shrink 5.5 percent allies will be focused on sup- past the end of the year. barrel for both the US bench- Within its ranks, OPEC of thousands of barrels com- “lockdown light” in the me- this year, before rebound- porting prices in the first and Then there is the sensitive mark, West Texas Intermedi- will also have to pay attention ing on to market, exerting a dia. ing 4.4 percent next year. possibly the second quarter of topic of whether all members ate (WTI), and Europe’s Brent to developments in the three fresh downward pressure on 2021. are currently sticking to the North Sea contracts. members which have been prices.

Amazon workers at German Majority of MENA professionals upbeat about 2021 warehouse to strike again Tribune News Network the most important factors in Human Resources at Bayt.com boost their motivation in the Doha an ideal job, along with oppor- said, “MENA professionals of- workplace, more than half (58 tunities for career growth (53 ten face varying challenges in percent) reported higher sala- Agencies An Amazon spokesman Middle East job site Bayt. percent) and job security (37 their respective careers. How- ries, followed by opportunities said the company offered “ex- com recently conducted a sur- percent). ever, their ambitions and at- to express creativity (52 per- Trade union Verdi on Sun- cellent” salaries and benefits vey with online market research The reported reasons for titudes are similar in various cent) and better work-life bal- day called on workers at a and safe working conditions, company YouGov to under- seeking employment in the re- areas. Our Career Aspirations ance (51 percent). German Amazon warehouse and that these and its pay stand the challenges and aspi- gion are marked by the desire in the MENA survey highlights to strike for the second time were comparable with other rations of MENA professionals. to consistently learn and gain that many professional across Personal Ambitions in a week to disrupt the pro- major employers in the re- According to the survey, 75 experience as indicated by 64 the region either want to pro- The top personal goal for cessing of orders following gion. percent of professionals in the percent of respondents. This gress in their current roles or 2021 was reported to be sav- the ‘Black Friday’ discount The U.S. retail giant has region have a positive outlook was followed by the goals to believe they should be working ing more money, according to shopping sales on Nov. 27. seen sales soar globally as for the upcoming year. Only 8 make money (52 percent) and Ola Haddad, Director of Human in a higher-level position. 64 percent of the MENA re- Scheduled to begin on restrictions to prevent the percent felt negatively, while to be financially independent Resources at Bayt.com spondents. Other prominent Monday’s night shift and fin- spread of the coronavirus sent the remaining were neutral. (49 percent). Motivation Levels at Work goals included more travel ish at the end of Tuesday’s consumers online, making it The Career Aspirations in Interestingly, professionals fifths (43 percent) are willing to When it came to motivation (40 percent), buying prop- late shift, the strike follows a difficult for some bricks-and- the MENA survey uncovers are much more likely to prefer move to a different industry al- levels in the workplace, nearly erty (39 percent), exercising three-day walkout between mortar shops to compete. aspects that revolve around ca- being an employee (52 percent) together to achieve their goals. two-thirds of respondents (63 more (27 percent), and meet- Thursday and Saturday last Verdi argues this has reer and personal aspirations, than owning a business (24 Discovering how ambitious percent) reported feeling moti- ing new people (25 percent). week in which more than 500 strengthened the case for challenges to career growth, percent). professionals are across the vated at work. Only 13 percent Zafar Shah, Research Director, workers took part, Verdi said. higher wages, adding workers and general concerns about the region was one of the survey’s reported not being motivated Data Services at YouGov said, Verdi has been organis- were not sufficiently protect- future. It also tackles general Career Ambitions main objectives. at work, while the remainder “The Career Aspirations study ing strikes at Amazon in Ger- ed against the spread of the perceptions and attitudes pro- Respondents provided in- In the MENA region, 69 were neutral in response to this aims to better understand the many - the company’s biggest coronavirus. fessionals in the MENA region sights into the vision they have percent of professionals say topic. challenges and aspirations of market after the United States Germany, which has Ama- have towards jobs and overall for the future. Many consider they have set professional goals The prevalence of mentors MENA professionals. It covers - since 2013, along with other zon’s biggest market behind work environment. themselves deserving of being for themselves, which include and role models featured highly aspects such as perceptions and unions hoping to force the the US, has seen a series of in a higher position (63 per- finding a new job (53 percent), in the findings, with more than attitudes towards current job, e-commerce company to rec- strikes organized by Verdi What Drives the ‘Ideal Job’ cent), and over half (51 percent) learning new skills (48 per- half reporting that they have ei- career aspirations, barriers to ognise collective bargaining since 2013 and most recently, The majority of respond- are willing to move to another cent), and earning a higher sal- ther a mentor or role model in career growth, overall work en- agreements that apply to re- workers refused to work dur- ents (72 percent) agree that area of expertise to further their ary (47 percent). their careers (55 percent). vironment and personal aspira- tail employees at other firms. ing Prime Day. salary and benefits are one of careers. Furthermore, over two- Ola Haddad, Director of When asked what could tions and concerns.” 10 Monday, November 30, 2020 Economy & Business Australia likely to drag China to WTO over barley dispute DPA lined concerns over the ac- Sydney cumulation of adverse trade decisions by China to the Australia could take Chi- WTO’s trading goods com- na to the World Trade Or- mittee in the last week, he ganization as the next step in added. a trade dispute over barley, But the dispute over Canberra’s Trade Minister wine exports still has to go said Sunday. through the domestic ap- Trade tensions between peals process, he said. the two economies have es- China announced plans calated in recent months, to impose anti-dumping de- with Beijing slapping a string posits on Australian wine of trade tariffs and customs earlier this week, saying Bei- delays on several Australian jing’s domestic wine market exports, including wine, bar- has suffered “substantial ley and beef. damage” due to the dump- Canberra has already ing of imported Australian made efforts to appeal Bei- wines. jing’s decisions on Austral- Relations between the ian barley using a domestic two countries have dete- Chinese process, but it was riorated over the past two rejected by Chinese authori- years, after Canberra banned ties, Simon Birmingham said Chinese telecommunications in remarks to ABC’s Insiders giant Huawei from setting up programme. a 5G network in Australia. “So now the WTO appeal Beijing is also angry that for barley is the next step,” the Australian government Birmingham said, adding demanded an independent World’s strictest corporate responsibility plan fails in Swiss vote that the Australian govern- investigation into the ori- ment was discussing the gin of the new coronavirus, move with the grains indus- which spread from the Chi- try. nese metropolis of Wuhan Plan to hold corporations liable for Australia already out- worldwide. violations abroad fails in Swiss vote QC general manager takes part ruption issues -- but without The initiative won a narrow land, which has not been to Proposal would have exposed firms to being liable for violations. majority among voters, with war in centuries, already bans in GCC Chambers meeting Supporters of the reject- the production of nuclear, bi- greater scrutiny over abusive practices ed initiative plastered Swiss 50.7 percent backing it, but ological and chemical weap- Tribune News Network viewed the draft of the fed- towns and cities with posters failed because a majority of ons, as well as landmines and Doha eration’s new strategy and AFP Some 1,299,173 voters, or highlighting environmental the country’s cantons, or cluster munitions. objectives during the coming Geneva 50.7 percent, backed the initi- degradation and human suf- states, rejected it. But a coalition of peace Qatar Chamber General period in light of the current ative, according to full results fering caused by Swiss-based groups and left-leaning par- Manager Saleh bin Hamad global challenges and devel- A plan in Switzerland to im- published by the ATS national companies. ties sought a constitutional Al Sharqi recently took part opments. pose the world’s strictest cor- news agency. The turnout was Multinationals are im- ufacture weapons and other amendment making it illegal in a meeting of the Executive It also discussed a draft porate responsibility rules, 46.7 percent. portant drivers of the Swiss materials of war -- a move to finance any companies that Leadership Committee of the amendment to the federa- which would have made Swiss- However, it only achieved economy, which at the end of which could have blocked bil- make any form of war mate- Federation of GCC Cham- tion’s statute, rules of proce- headquartered multination- a majority in eight and a half 2018 counted close to 29,000 lions of dollars worth of in- rial, including assault rifles, bers (FGCCC) held virtually. dures, and regulations. als liable for abusive business cantons -- including the four such corporations, accounting vestments. tanks and their components. The webinar was also at- The outcomes and rec- practices worldwide, failed to major cities of Zurich, Geneva, for more than a quarter of all The initiative would have According to a report ear- tended by chief executives ommendations of the meet- pass in a vote on Sunday. Basel and the capital Bern -- jobs in the country, according barred the Swiss central bank lier this month by research and directors from member ing will be forwarded to the The proposal would have with the rest voting against. to official statistics. and pension funds from in- group Profundo, the central chambers and federations. next meeting of the federa- amended the Swiss constitu- The Swiss business com- vesting in companies that bank, large banks like UBS The virtual meeting re- tion. tion and forced such compa- Softer counter-proposal munity argued that the make more than five percent and Credit Suisse and other nies to ensure they and their triggered amendments could have been of revenues from sales of war Swiss financial institutions suppliers respected strict hu- The initiative was launched detrimental for all Swiss com- material -- while arms manu- have nearly $11 billion worth man rights and environmental by an alliance of 130 non-gov- panies, not just those that be- facturers would have been of loans and investments in protection standards. ernmental organisations and have badly. denied credit lines in Switzer- arms companies, including But it failed to reach the had the backing of trade un- Businesses and employer land. BAE Systems, Lockheed Mar- double majority required for ions and church groups. organisations voiced particu- The initiative failed on tin and Northrop. initiatives to pass, under fed- It was opposed by both the lar concern over a provision both counts. Backers of the initiative eral Switzerland’s system of government and parliament, that would have made Swiss- Some 1,460,755 voters, or claimed that the Swiss finan- direct democracy. which warned that while its based firms liable for abuses 57.5 percent, voted against the cial sector’s investments in Initiatives require support intention was good, the pro- committed by subsidiaries un- proposal, on a 46.4 percent arms companies were “in- from a majority of voters na- posed legislation went “too less they could prove they had turnout, according to the re- compatible” with Swiss neu- tionwide, and from a majority far”. done required due diligence. sults published by ATS. trality. of Switzerland’s 23 cantons, The rejection by voters au- Furthermore, a majority in But the government said three of which are split in half. tomatically activated the gov- Weapons financing ban only three and a half cantons the definitionwould effec- While Swiss voters overall ernment’s counter-proposal, rejected voted in favour. tively block funding of civil backed the initiative by a very which also requires companies Meanwhile voters rejected aviation firms such as Boeing, narrow margin, a majority in to report on rights, environ- a separate proposal to ban Neutrality question Airbus and Rolls Royce, and Qatar Chamber General Manager Saleh bin Hamad Al Sharqi most cantons voted against it. mental protections and cor- funding companies that man- Famously neutral Switzer- harm pensions. Handmade with love: Nepali takes grandma’s socks to the world dollar” and older consum- A social enterprise started by a ers, while studies have shown keeping active boosts older Nepali youngster gives elderly people’s physical and mental well-being. artisans a sense of purpose Sthapit was emboldened by her grandmother’s joy AFP blankets and jewellery. about how popular her socks Kathmandu Through podcasts and had become. blogs, Sthapit and the mak- “The excitement it brought Every winter, Lorina Sthapit ers’ grandchildren take listen- in her life made me think and her cousins would warm ers and readers on a nostalgic of other grandparents who their feet in woollen socks journey through the lives of might enjoy creating things freshly knitted by their grand- the elderly artisans. too,” she said. mother. The tales -- from being Tuladhar herself has be- As the brightly coloured married at just eight-years- come an evangelist for staying pairs stacked up in her cup- old, battling to be given an active. board, the 32-year-old felt education and raising five “Old people say that you inspired to share the creations children as a single mother in shouldn’t work but I really with the world -- co-founding the patriarchal society -- shed enjoy working... and also tell a crafts venture that not only light on Nepal’s rich social Business woman Lorina Sthapit (L) looks with her grandmother Jeweller Ratna Kaji Tamrakar makes silver jewelry in his workshop in others to get involved,” Tulad- sells such handmade products and cultural history, but also Champa Devi Tuladhar. (Images: PRAKASH MATHEMA/AFP) Kathmandu. har told AFP. but also delves into the sel- its strict gendered social or- Another craftswoman, Dil dom-told lives of their mostly der. A decade-long career in ers, eventually drawing the thought”. forgets her joint pains when Hera Tuladhar, has sewn tra- elderly female makers. international development attention of the wider public “It was as if this side of her knitting,” Sthapit said. ditional blankets and shawls “Each product has a story Sharing stories followed, including working and international clients. was hidden and she has now Parents traditionally live for years. and historical and cultural Born in Kathmandu in for Oxfam and the United Aji’s now has 30 elderly found recognition and un- with their children in Nepal But for the first time, she’s value. We want to keep their 1988, Sthapit found herself Nations’ International Fund women and men working covered her bolder confident with the elderly discouraged started earning from them. legacy and skills alive for the drawn to the Indian classical for Agricultural Development with them, using traditional self,” she said. from working and earning. “I had never made money future,” Sthapit told AFP. dance of Kathak -- derived (IFAD). Nepali techniques and ma- But ageing populations in my life. It made me so hap- “They grew up at a time from the Sanskrit word katha- She worked around the terials. The crafts are sold at Empowering the elderly have forced a global shift in py and proud,” the 85-year- when most things were hand- ka, or storyteller. world from Uganda to Uzbek- two stores in the Kathmandu Sthapit found the social attitudes to those aged 65 and old said. made, not store-bought. So From just 18-years-old, istan, but felt she wanted to valley and on the online mar- enterprise had another benefit older -- in fashion catwalks For Sthapit, the venture there is an amazing wealth of she started to perform in na- make a difference in her home ketplace Etsy. -- it gave the artisans a sense have seen greater age diversi- has grown much bigger than skills and experiences among tional and international dance country. The company works close- of purpose. ty and models such as Jan de she envisaged. people of that generation.” events. Undaunted by the male- ly with makers’ children or When she first told her Villeneuve, and Elon Musk’s “We want to be able to Aji’s -- which means The gender studies gradu- dominated start-up world, grandchildren, in an effort to grandmother, Champa Devi mother Maye Musk, have help elders live a healthy, hap- grandmother -- was founded ate then taught a course in Sthapit quit her NGO job to help the families develop clos- Tuladhar, that her socks made names for themselves as py life, whether by promoting in 2018 by Sthapit, her sister women’s empowerment at work full-time on Aji’s. er bonds. were being snapped up, the fashion stars in their 60s and their creations... or sharing Irina and husband Pursarth Nepal’s first women’s college She slowly cultivated loyal Sthapit herself learnt that 77-year-old’s eyes lit up. 70s. their stories. Tuladhar, selling a variety of Padma Kanya Multiple Cam- customers who shared their her grandmother was “more “My grandmother really Businesses pay greater “It just gives them a lot of products including knitwear, pus. love for the products with oth- confident and bold than I enjoys being busy and even attention to so-called “grey joy... That’s what drives us.” Monday, November 30, 2020 11 Economy & Business

End of unlimited Google Photos storage is part of a bigger pivot

Tribune News Service Google’s also added a few new subscription services There are two ways to look over the last year or so. In at Google’s recent announce- September 2019, it launched ment that it will discontinue Play Pass, a $5-per-month unlimited Google Photos bundle of Android apps and storage starting next June. games from the Google Play The first is Google’s of- Store. A couple of months ficial explanation: People are later, it got into the cloud uploading a lot more photos gaming business with Stadia. and videos than they used to, And just last month, Google making the service harder to started selling Pixel phones sustain for free. “When we on a subscription basis to launched Google five years customers of its Google Fi ago, the upload velocity that wireless service, helping to we had then, versus today’s ensure that they stay con- mobile world, is a lot dif- nected to the company’s ferent,” Google Photos VP cellular plans over the long Shimrit Ben-Yair told me haul. recently. All of this suggests But there’s another that Google isn’t feeling as explanation that Google confident in the advertising didn’t make quite as explicit: business as it used to, and for The end of unlimited Google good reason: Threats to its Photos storage marks a pivot longstanding cash cow are Meals are prepared and placed on an outdoor table for people to receive at the Thessalonica Christian Church in the Bronx during a distribution in New York City. of sorts for the search giant, everywhere. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images/TNS) away from being so over- On the regulatory front, whelmingly dependent on the European Commission targeted ads as its dominant hasn’t held back from at- business model. The future tacking Google’s advertising of Google could be as much business. It fined the com- about subscription revenue pany roughly $1.7 billion for Pandemic puts decades of as advertising, with Google abusing its market power last Photos’ push for paid cloud year. In the United States, storage as the centerpiece of the Department of Justice those efforts. has filed an antitrust lawsuit Beyond the ad business against Google, focused Google’s shift away from an mainly on Google’s default gains over US poverty at ad-centric model isn’t en- search agreements with tirely new. While advertising companies such as Apple and made up nearly 90% of the Mozilla. company’s revenues in 2015, And if Google was hop- that share has since fallen to ing for less scrutiny under risk of being wiped out 83.9% last year and 80.6% President-elect Joe Biden, Poverty rate rises from 9.4% in April to 11.4% in October, with nearly 7 mn people plunged into poverty since May

Tribune News Service each household and it’s adjusted every faster than others. propensity to spend each additional Washington year. The unemployment rate in the dollar of income they receive, the econ- In 2019, a family of four making manufacturing sector, where wages omy-wide boost of targeted stimulus to The escalating coronavirus pandemic about $26,000 annually was consid- average $28.81 per hour, was 5.2% in those families is greater than stimulus could reverse decades of gains in the ered to be living below the poverty October. Leisure and hospital- for higher-income households,” Daco fight against poverty, as US govern- line. Before the pandemic ity, where workers make said. ment aid for the vulnerable dries up. struck, there were 34 $17.10 an hour, had Sophia Reyes’s story exemplifies In the early months of the cri- million Americans The an unemploy- the struggles of many Americans. She sis, the federal Cares Act, which gave living in pov- pandemic is likely ment rate of worked temporary jobs before the an extra $600 a week in unemploy- erty, or 10.5% 16.3%. pandemic, but after having a baby in ment assistance and $1,200 stimulus of the popu- resulting in many dis- Low- March, she couldn’t land even those. checks, helped prevent poverty from lation, the income The 30-year-old single mother, dramatically deepening. But that life- lowest rate placed workers who will need to adults who lives in Bowie, Maryland, said she line for low-income earners is being in Census invest in some retraining in order to were the stopped receiving coronavirus benefits cut off. data going most af- in August, and she now regularly uses Unemployment benefits are set to back six find stable employment. Those who fected her credit cards for daily expenses. over the first nine months it got some bad news this expire for millions of workers in late decades. by coro- “Simple stuff like toilet paper, dia- of 2020. Nonadvertising week when Biden’s campaign December and talks over a new stim- More- are unable to do that are more likely to navirus- pers and even cleaning and sanitiz- revenue comes from the identified Bruce Reed as a ulus package have stalled — just as current related ing products, I’m unable to get those apps and media people buy top tech adviser. Reed helped some states reimpose job-hammering estimates have to rely on the government safety job things easily because I just don’t have from the Google Play Store, shape a landmark California lockdowns to halt a surge in cases. by Sul- net and they face greater risk of losses the money for it,” Reyes said. “I’m kind sales of devices such as Pixel privacy law that went into Keeping a flow of government as- livan and and pay of like hanging in the air now.” Reyes phones and Nest speakers, effect this year. sistance open to poorer families will Bruce Meyer, inter-generational poverty, cuts, ac- was forced to move in with her parents subscriptions to services Even without regula- be crucial to ensure that the recovery an economics cording to when she couldn’t keep up with her such as YouTube TV, and tion, Google’s core business from the pandemic doesn’t further professor at the says economic prof a study by the rent. She started a GoFundMe page Google’s enterprise business, model is under threat from exacerbate inequality, according to University of Chi- James Pew Research with an $11,000 goal to help out with which includes cloud com- Apple, which has made its James Sullivan, an economics profes- cago, show that the Center. Among low- her expenses. puting services and business- iOS platform decreasingly sor at Notre Dame University. poverty rate fell between er-income adults, 47% The remaining programs estab- class productivity tools. hospitable to data collection Economists have described this April and June as a result of the said they or someone in their lished by the Cares Act are slated to Still, there are signs that and targeted ads. Apple has as the “K-shaped recovery,” in which Cares Act and then rose again as gov- household either lost a job or took a expire in December, including extend- Google may be accelerating made location data harder wealthy Americans are seeing jobs and ernment aid began to run out and ex- pay cut. That compares with 42% of ed unemployment benefits. In addi- those nonadvertising efforts, to collect and prevented investments snap back, while the low- pire. middle-income and 32% of higher- tion, student loan payments that were with subscription revenue as websites from tracking you er-income ranks lag far behind. The study estimates that the pover- income adults who participated in the halted by President Donald Trump the focal point. by default. Apps will have to “The pandemic is likely resulting in ty rate rose from 9.4% in April to 11.4% June 4-10 survey. through the end of the year by execu- Last month, for instance, publish privacy “nutrition many displaced workers who will need in October, with nearly 7 million peo- Steering stimulus money toward tive order will go back into repayment Google discontinued un- labels” starting in December to invest in some retraining in order ple plunged into poverty since May. the hardest-hit industries and their in January, while a nationwide halt on limited cloud storage for and will need explicit per- to find stable employment,” Sullivan The increase was most pronounced workers who are having a difficult time residential evictions expires Dec. 31. business users as part of its mission to track you across said. “Those who are unable to do that among Blacks, among whom the rate finding jobs elsewhere would drive a Any new stimulus package will need rebranding from G Suite to apps and websites starting are more likely to have to rely on the rose 7.3 percentage points from May to more durable recovery, said Gregory a “combination of all of the measures Google Workspace. Instead early next year. The Finan- government safety net and they face October. Daco, chief U.S. economist with Ox- that were already put in place and po- of getting unlimited stor- cial Times even reported last greater risk of inter-generational pov- While the nation’s economic re- ford Economics. tentially some new ones that help guar- age for $12 per user per month that Apple is working erty.” The U.S. government definition bound is continuing, certain parts of “Since lower-earning families typi- antee a comfortable situation for a lot of month, teams with at least on its own search engine to of poverty is based on the makeup of the economy are digging out of the rut cally have a much higher marginal these low-income families,” Daco said. five members will get 2 TB of replace Google Search as the storage per user at that price. default. Companies must pay $18 per Google saw its first ever month per user for 5 TB of quarterly ad revenue decline storage, and Google doesn’t in Q2 due in large part to the even advertise the price of coronavirus pandemic’s af- Brexit negotiators restart in-person trade talks unlimited storage, which it fect on advertising, and while only offers through its sales the company bounced back DPA his team tested positive for the corona- leave the EU single market without a department. in Q3, the bad quarter shows London virus. deal, disrupting business and trade. Google also sharply in- that Google’s business isn’t “Same significant divergences per- Britain officially left the EU at the creased the price of its You- invulnerable. In-person talks have resumed be- sist,” Barnier said in his tweet. end of January but remains in the EU Tube TV streaming bundle Perhaps it’s no surprise, tween the European Union’s chief ne- “For a deal to be possible it must customs regime and internal market over the summer, from $50 then, that Google’s latest gotiator Michel Barnier and his British fully respect UK sovereignty,” Frost during a post-Brexit transition period. per month to $65 per month. SEC filing lists a dependence counterpart David Frost in London, a tweeted on Friday. “There needs to be a last-minute While other live TV services on advertising as one of the British government spokesperson told After months of deadlock, Brussels agreement. Anything else would be a have also raised prices, and company’s top risk factors. dpa. and London report that they are hom- disaster,” Joachim Lang, who leads the TV networks deserve most of That same description of The talks were in the “final stages,” ing in on an agreement but the two Federation of German Industry, told the blame for making pay TV risks to the company also the spokesperson said, adding: “We sides disagree on rules on fishing in EU the Rheinische Post newspaper. too expensive, the price hike notes that Google is “invest- expect talks on a daily basis” Barnier waters, regulations on competition and In Britain, the North Wales fish- shows that Google’s become ing significantly in subscrip- travelled to London on Friday to con- governance. ing industry exports 90 per cent of its more intent on making the tion-based products and tinue negotiations after completing a Only weeks remain until an end- products to the EU, Welsh First Minis- service profitable. services such as YouTube.” period of quarantine after a member of of-year deadline that could see Britain ter Mark Drakeford told dpa. 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Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton steps out of his car after winning the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in the city of Sakhir on Sunday. (AFP) Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton lift’s the winner’s trophy on the podium after the Bahrain F1 GP in the city of Sakhir on Sunday, (AFP)

AFP fractured ribs and burns to his to see and it shows the amaz- Bahrain F1 Grand Prix Results He had posted his thanks on ilton in for a pit stop. Sakhir (Bahrain) hands and feet after his crash ing job F1 and the FIA have 1 Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes AMG Petronas 57 laps social media after seeing Gros- By lap 30, Hamilton led which was followed by another done for him to walk away from 2 Max Verstappen NED Aston Martin Red Bull Racing + 1.254 jean survive. “I’m so grateful Verstappen by 5.3 seconds and Lewis Hamilton powered to accident that saw Racing Point something like that.” 3 Alexander Albon THA Aston Martin Red Bull Racing + 8.005 Romain is safe, wow,” he wrote. appeared to be in control as he his record-increasing 95th vic- driver Lance Stroll rescued On a warm, calm and near- 4 Lando Norris GBR McLaren F1 Team + 11.337 “The risk we take is no joke for sought to become the first man tory at the Bahrain Grand Prix from his overturn car. perfect floodlit evening at the 5 Carlos Sainz ESP McLaren F1 Team + 11.787 those of you out there that for- to take a lights-to-flag victory in on Sunday in a race overshad- Lando Norris came home Bahrain International Circuit, 6 Pierre Gasly FRA Scuderia AlphaTauri Honda + 11.942 get that we put our life on the the event’s 11-year history. owed by a horrific crash for fourth ahead of his McLaren where the air temperature sank 7 Daniel Ricciardo AUS Renault F1 Team + 19.368 line for this sport and for what On lap 34, Red Bull gam- Romain Grosjean, from which team-mate Carlos Sainz with from 26 degrees and the track 8 Valtteri Bottas FIN Mercedes AMG Petronas... + 19.680 we love to do. bled by calling in Verstappen the Frenchman escaped rela- Pierre Gasly taking sixth for Al- from 29 at the start, the drama 9 Esteban Ocon FRA Renault F1 Team + 22.803 “This is a reminder to us for his second stop, but a five- tively unscathed. pha Tauri and Renault’s Daniel unfolded with stark violence. 10 Charles Leclerc MON Scuderia Ferrari + 1 lap all. Thankful to the FIA for the second switch to hards undid The newly-crowned seven- Ricciardo seventh. Grosjean’s miraculous 11 Daniil Kvyat RUS Scuderia AlphaTauri Honda + 1 lap massive strides we’ve taken for their under-cut plan. A lap later, time champion came home at Hamilton’s Mercedes team- escape from his high-speed 12 George Russell GBR Williams Racing + 1 lap Romain to walk away from that Hamilton did the same in 1.8 controlled pace under a safety mate Valtteri Bottas finished fireball crash had delayed the 13 Sebastian Vettel GBR Scuderia Ferrari + 1 lap safely.” seconds to return in the lead. car at the finish, followed by eighth, having suffered a punc- action for nearly 90 minutes 14 Nicholas Latifi CAN Williams Racing + 1 lap As Hamilton pulled away, Perez had risen to second, but Max Verstappen and his Red ture, ahead of Esteban Ocon in before Stroll’s upside-down ex- 15 Kimi Raikkonen FIN Alfa Romeo Racing Orlen + 1 lap the luckless Bottas, who picked he gave that place back to Ver- Bull team-mate Alex Albon, the second Renault and Fer- cursion, after contact with Da- 16 Antonio Giovinazzi ITa alfa Romeo Racing Orlen + 1 lap up a puncture and pitted after stappen when he came in after who profited from an engine rari’s Charles Leclerc. niil Kvyat’s Alpha Tauri at the 17 Kevin Magnussen DEN Haas F1 Team + 1 lap Stroll’s crash, began to fight 37 laps while Bottas pitted for a failure which forced Racing Hamilton’s victory, his 11th re-start ushered in a safety car DNF Sergio Perez MEX BWT Racing Point F1 Team 55 laps back from 16th, having started third time and fell back to 11th. Point’s Sergio Perez into retire- of the season, lifted him 131 intervention. The Russian was DNF Lance Stroll CAN BWT Racing Point F1 Team 3 laps on the front row. With 10 laps to go, Ver- ment with three laps left. points clear of Bottas in the given a 10-second penalty. DNF Romain Grosjean FRA Haas F1 Team 0 laps Verstappen was second, but stappen took a third stop The race was delayed after championship, which he has “I’m ok, just hanging upside grumbling about his Red Bull’s for fresh mediums and a bid Grosjean survived a frighten- won already. down,” said Stroll with uninten- able leap to safety from his blaz- racing lap was finally completed handling. “My car is jump- to grab fastest lap. He soon ing collision with a barrier on However, his initial reaction tional understatement, as he ing Haas on the opening lap. on lap 10 with Hamilton surg- ing around like a kangaroo, I achieved that in 1:32.014 while the opening lap. He was taken was one of relief for Grosjean. confirmed he had escaped inju- After the prolonged initial ing clear again from his third swear,” he told his team before Hamilton cruised 25 seconds to hospital with suspected “It was such a shocking image ry following Grosjean’s remark- safety car intervention, the first Bahrain pole and career 98th. picking up after following Ham- clear in the lead. Formula One safety systems praised after Romain survives in ‘miracle’

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Race officials and drivers praised the modern safety sys- tems developed for Formula One on Sunday after Romain Grosjean survived a high- speed crash and fireball blaze on the opening lap of the Bah- rain Grand Prix. Safety and official medical car driver Alan van der Merwe was on the scene within sec- onds as he followed the field after the start of the race and along with chief medical officer Dr Ian Roberts they battled the blaze to save Grosjean’s life. “It’s a miracle that he’s alive,” said 1996 world cham- pion Damon Hill, who was Ay- rton Senna’s team-mate at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix when the Brazilian was killed. Medics attend to Haas F1’s French driver Romain Grosjean after the crash on Sunday. (AFP) Van der Merwe said: “It Fire marshals put out a fire on Haas F1’s French driver Romain Grosjean’s car at the Bahrain International was a big surprise for us as Circuit in the city of Sakhir on Sunday. (Inset) The suvival cell of Grosjean’s car is removed after the crash. (AFP) quick as possible from the fire. “I’m so grateful Romain is back in action following the well, we’ve never seen that It was amazing what they did.” safe,” world champion Lewis restart as Lance Stroll’s Racing much fire in 12 years. “Without just one of those barriers as he braked hard his car’s safety ‘halo’ saved his Hamilton wrote on Twitter. Point flipped over. “Romain started to get things, it could have been a from around 250 km/h (155 life, lifting the barriers above Another red flag “Wow... the risk we take is This time the Canadian’s out of the car himself which very different outcome.” mph), the front part hammer- his head. His Haas team boss Steiner added that Gros- no joke, for those of you out Racing Point made contact was pretty amazing after an Grosjean lost control of ing into the steel guardrails Guenther Steiner said: “When jean, who is set to leave F1 at there that forget that we put our with Kvyat’s Alpha Tauri at accident like that. It was a re- his Haas car after clipping which buckled. you see something like this the the end of the season, had suf- life on the line for this sport and Turn 8, his car coming to a lief to see he was okay. It just the front left wheel of Daniil Grosjean, 34, trapped in only thing you think is ‘I hope fered “light burns on his hands for what we love to do. halt upside down. goes to show all the systems Kvyat’s Alpha Tauri, having his cockpit, flew under the we get lucky’ -- you don’t think and ankles”. “Thankful to the FIA for Stroll was uninjured and we’ve developed worked hand skewed right in the intense barrier as it gave way and as how it happened or whatever. Grosjean was taken to hos- the massive strides we’ve tak- stayed cool inside his car. in hand -- the halos, the bar- battle for position at Turn his car burst into flames, split- “I would like to thank all pital, with reports suggesting en for Romain to walk away “I’m okay, just hanging up- riers, the seatbelts, everything Three on the opening lap. ting in two on impact. the marshals. They did a fan- he had also suffered a suspect- from that safely.” side down,” he told his team all worked as it should. His car rammed into the Observers suggested that tastic job to get him away as ed broken rib. The safety car was quickly before climbing out. Sports Monday, November 30, 2020 13

AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE We’ve provided highest FC Seoul plot revenge in standards to ensure CL success: LOC QNA some of them have diplomas decisive clash vs Beijing Doha in their respective fields.” Regarding coordination The Organizing Committee with the AFC, Al Saai said he AFC to win and we are ready for of the AFC Asian Champions met with the AFC delegation Doha tomorrow. After the disap- League East Zone, which is before the tournament began pointing defeat to Chiangrai currently being held in Doha, and meetings are held daily FC Seoul could secure qualifica- United, we prepared for the affirmed that the Asian com- during the competition. tion to the 2020 AFC Champi- next match and did not look petitions require good prepa- When asked about the ons League Round of 16 with a back. We only want to focus ration, pointing out that Qatar benefits of AFC Champions win against Beijing FC in Group on getting a result tomorrow. has once again provided the League, West Zone matches, E should the other group game “It is a tight schedule for all ‘best conditions’ to ensure the Al Saai said Qatar LOC mem- end in a draw on Monday. the players and staff, but it is the success of the championship. bers gained a lot, adding “what The previous game be- same for all the other teams.” Director of the Competi- we did during the AFC Cham- tween the two was the first af- Lee’s counterpart Bruno tions Department at the Local pions League, West Zone ter the restart, and ended with Genesio led his Beijing FC side Organizing Committee (LOC) matches was the subject of the Chinese Super League side to secure qualification with a Abdullah Al Saai said that admiration and respect from picking up the points with a 100% record so far, and a point “following the announcement those visiting the country in 2-1 win courtesy of goals from against FC Seoul would seal that Qatar would host the East September and October.” Alan and Fernando, while vet- them the top spot in the group. Zone matches, there was a He also said, “We had great eran striker Park Chu-young’s “The two games are very timeline to provide everything teamwork, and we managed penalty served only as con- close, we did not have a lot of that would contribute to the all tasks well. We benefited a solation for head coach Lee time to prepare, so there was a success of the championship.” lot from working in most try- Won-jun’s men. lot of emphasis on recovery,” He added that the presence ing circumstances. That event FC Seoul’s hopes of sealing said Genesio. “It is important to of this large number of teams gave us the confidence that early qualification received a analyse the tactics of our team meant that the LOC had to we could do work in any situ- blow when they were stunned and the opponent. We used a lot keep ready four stadiums with ation.” 2-1 by debutants Chiangrai FC Seoul of South Korea will take on China’s FC Beijing at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium at 1pm on Monday. of video to show the players our state-of-the-art cooling tech- He stated that the Com- United on Friday, but the K behaviour and what mistakes nology and the final selection mittee proved its ability to League 1 side could still ad- Standings Group E Champions League are very we made to avoid them, but also of the four venues was made in adapt to all circumstances, vance with a game to spare important, but tomorrow es- to show them the behaviours of coordination with the AFC. which is a good rehearsal for should they defeat the group Club P W D L GF GA GD Pts pecially it is very important for the opponent on the pitch based Al Saai spoke, in an inter- upcoming events, especially leaders on Monday as long as Beijing FC (CHN) 4 4 0 0 8 2 6 12 us,” said Lee. on the previous game. view published on QFA web- since Qatar is forerunner in Chiangrai United and Mel- FC Seoul (KOR) 4 2 0 2 8 4 4 6 “Last time we lost 2-1 but “It is important for us to site, about the presence of launching competitions dur- bourne Victory draw their Melbourne Victory (AUS) 4 1 0 3 2 6 -4 3 tomorrow we are ready to take continue with the momentum of young Qatari personnel in the ing (COVID-19) pandemic. game later in the day. Chiangrai United (THA) 4 1 0 3 2 8 -6 3 revenge with a win. All the winning, it is important to also Committee, adding that there He pointed out that deal- “All matches in the AFC players have a strong desire keep the next rounds in mind.” is a young official in each of the ing with the current crisis four stadiums and there young requires implementing the officials with stadium officials, approved medical protocols as well as experienced person- when it comes to teams, refer- nel whose mission is prepare ees, administrators and LOC Hasegawa calls for team effort from Tokyo against Ulsan everything related to matches members to preserve the safe- through early attendance and ty of everyone and ensure the field follow-up.H e added, success of the tournament in AFC Standings Group F “such events undoubtedly re- all aspects, which is what the Doha fine and develop young peo- Committee is used to through Club P W D L GF GA GD Pts ple, and also, it helps us gain hosting and organizing many FC Tokyo’s AFC Champions Ulsan Hyundai FC (KOR) 4 3 1 0 8 3 5 10 experience. The young cadres international events, tour- League knockout stage pros- FC Tokyo (JPN) 4 2 1 1 4 3 1 7 we see have the capacity to naments and international pects will rely on the efforts Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN) 4 2 0 2 5 6 -1 6 organize such matches, and matches. of every player when they face Perth Glory (AUS) 4 0 0 4 2 7 -5 0 group leaders Ulsan Hyundai, according to head coach Kenta more than 60 per cent pos- will be good enough for them Hasegawa. session in all three of their not only to advance, but to do Their Round of 16 hopes outings in Qatar, but Hasega- so as group winners. Perth Glory better than their back on track after a 2-1 win wa declared his side will not That would not only give over Shanghai Shenhua on change their tactical approach Kim the chance to rest his stars record: Shenhua’s Choi Friday, second-placed Tokyo in order to counter a side in the final group stage match now face the challenge of fac- packed with attacking talent. on Thursday, but also ensure AFC hind second placed FC Tokyo, ing a red-hot Ulsan Hyundai “We don’t have any special they avoid the Group E win- Doha and remain well and truly in the side who have won all their tactic for Ulsan,” he said. “We ners, likely to be the rampant race for a first trip to the knock- matches in Doha and remain don’t change our plan based Beijing FC, in the Round of 16. Shanghai Shenhua head out stage since 2006, but it’s unbeaten in the tournament. on our opponent’s players. Despite the compelling coach Choi Kang-hee declared a target which may slip out of In fact, Hasegawa’s side “They are good at keeping prizes on offer, Kim said he he will not fall into the trap of reach by Monday night should are the only team in Group F Japan’s FC Tokyo will play South Korea’s Ulsan Hyundai at the possession, and sometimes we was looking no further than underestimating eliminated they lose to the Australians. to have avoided defeat against Education City Stadium at 1pm on Monday. can be good in possession too. the next match. Perth Glory when the two With so much at stake, the Koreans. The teams played They are very strong in their “I think that every single sides meet in an AFC Champi- Choi declared Perth a better out a 1-1 draw in February, game with a three-day break. have the force to win.” transition between defence match is the most important ons League clash at Education side than their lowly position but the Tokyo boss believes Nobody is in their best con- FC Tokyo were on the and attack, and it’s important at the time, rather than think- City Stadium on Monday. on the group table indicates. that match has limited rel- dition, so we need teamwork. front foot for the majority of to stop that.” ing about the other matches Appearing in the premier “If you look at all of their evance for the one to come at We have to win as a team. their previous matches against Depending on the result that are coming next,” he ex- Asian competition for the first games in isolation, they are Education City Stadium, say- “We played each other Shanghai Shenhua, ending up of the clash between Shanghai plained. time, Perth have lost all four of not a team which has been ing his side must all pitch in if back in February, but it’s a dif- with one win and one defeat Shenhua and Perth Glory – “I think we have to think their matches to date, leaving completely defeated in any they are to challenge Kim Do- ferent team now with a differ- from their two back-to-back also on Monday – an FC Tokyo about this game first, then we them out of Round of 16 con- game,” said the former South hoon’s in-form outfit. ent system and different play- clashes. win may seal their progression can think about the others. tention with two group stage Korea boss. “Still, with Perth “Everybody is a key play- ers. They’re on the top of our But Ulsan appear to be a to the knockout stage with a That’s why we have to prepare matches still to play. Glory, we remain focused on er,” said the former Japanese group ranking and they have different proposition. The K game in hand, but Ulsan enter a lot and we will try our best to Shanghai Shenhua, on the the current situation in our international. “This is the third top players, so we will have to League runners-up have had the match knowing that a win win every single game.” other hand, sit one point be- team right now.” Chiangrai Utd and Tottenham top after Chelsea stalemate, Melbourne Victory in last chance battle Cavani sparks Manchester United AFP two points behind Tottenham Jan Bednarek and James AFC for accumulation of cards. London and Liverpool, who drew 1-1 at Ward-Prowse put Southamp- Doha “It is disappointing to Brighton on Saturday. ton in control. miss those three players,” said Tottenham moved to the “It went as I sort of ex- But Uruguay striker Cava- Chiangrai United face Mel- Thongsaum. “But the good top of the Premier League with pected. I thought we’d have ni sparked United’s escape act bourne Victory on Matchday thing is that there is a chance a goalless draw against title ri- a lot of possession. We cre- after coming on at the interval. Five of the 2020 AFC Cham- for other players to prove vals Chelsea, while Edinson ated enough to win the game,” Cavani set up Bruno Fer- pions League Group E at the themselves at this stage. Cavani inspired Manchester Chelsea manager Frank Lam- nandes to reduce the deficit Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium at “We plan game by game United’s thrilling 3-2 win at pard said. and the former Paris Saint- 4pm on Monday as both sides first, starting with this game Southampton on Sunday. “The clean sheet against a Germain star grabbed the battle for the last shot at pro- against Melbourne Victory Jose Mourinho’s side side set up to counter-attack, equaliser from his team- gression to the Round of 16. who are also a good team, so climbed above previous lead- that was excellent. We didn’t mate’s deflected shot. Both teams met back in should we get a result tomor- ers Liverpool on goal differ- give Kane or Son a sniff.” The 33-year-old netted February in the group stage row, we can then think about ence after a sterile London Timo Werner thought he again in the final moments opener with Melbourne Vic- qualification.” derby at Stamford Bridge. had put Chelsea ahead early as his third goal since sign- tory taking all three points Melbourne Victory assis- Tottenham are unbeaten in the first half with a superb ing as a free agent in October thanks to a penalty convert- tant coach Steve Kean was all in nine league games and finish, only for an offside flag extended United’s winning to ed by Swedish forward Ola about planning and analysis Mourinho seemed happy to to thwart the Germany striker. four games in all competitions. Toivonen. Nine months and of the opposition ahead of the frustrate his former club as Chelsea’s Mason Mount “Great impact of course. three games later, those three crucial make-or-break tie in a they adopted a cautious ap- forced a good save from Hugo He is a number nine who points remain their only in the bid to reach the Round of 16 proach with little attacking Lloris in the second half, while wants to be in between the competition so far. for the first time since 2016. ambition. substitute Olivier Giroud posts, he is always on the Interim head coach Along- “We prepared, we had a “That was a game where should have done better than move. I’m very pleased with korn Thongsaum’s led debu- few good days on the training we respected them and they shoot straight at the Totten- him,” Solskjaer said. tants Chiangrai United to a ground,” said Kean. respected us. Nobody gambled ham keeper in stoppage time. “On the training pitch, in historic first win in the AFC “After our last game, we today or tried to change the the dressing room and during Champions League as Brazil- stayed behind and watched the direction of the game,” Mour- United fight back meal times, how meticulous he ian forward Bill scored twice to Chiangrai v FC Seoul game. inho said. The drab clash in west is. He knows what he wants to down FC Seoul 2-1 on Friday. We saw a completely different “I like the feeling of being London was a stark contrast eat, how much he wants to re- The Thai side are without side to the one that lost 5-0 top. We came from a difficult to United’s dramatic fightback cover – everything!” the services of Brazilian de- a couple of days earlier. The position last season and we are from two goals down at St Results: Chelsea 0 Tottenham fender Brinner, Korean mid- result changes this game into happy with that.” Mary’s. Manchester United’s Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani (right) cele- 0; Southampton 2 (Bednarek fielder Lee Yong-rae and expe- what is practically a semi-final Chelsea have not lost in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s brates scoring their second goal with Swedish defender Victor Lindel- 23, Ward-Prowse 33) Manches- rienced centre-back Sarawut for us. We have prepared very their last 11 games in all com- side were facing a dismal de- of during their English Premier League match against Southampton at ter United 3 (Fernandes 59, Inpaen, who are all suspended professionally.” petitions and sit in third place, feat after first-half goals from St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton, England, on Sunday. (AFP) Cavani 74, 90+2). 14 Monday, November 30, 2020 Sports

SERIE A AC Milan pull five points clear as tributes paid to Maradona AFP for their legendary No 10 Milan who led the club to their only league titles in 1987 and 1990 AC Milan shrugged off the and the UEFA Cup in 1989. absence of injured star Zlatan Napoli will wear a jersey Ibrahimovic to consolidate reminiscent of Argentina’s for their lead in Serie A on Sunday their first league game since with a 2-0 win over Fiorentina. his death. Paris Saint-Germain’s Brazilian forward Neymar fights for the ball dur- Milan pulled five points The launch of this new jer- ing the French L1 match against Girondins de Bordeaux (FCGB) at the clear of city rivals Inter Milan sey had already been planned Parc de Princes stadium in Paris on Sunday. (AFP) and Sassuolo, with AS Roma before Maradona’s death, and Juventus six points adrift. Napoli said. But Lazio slumped to a “A year ago, together with 3-1 home defeat to Udinese, Kappa, we thought of design- Neymar reaches days before their Champions ing a special jersey that echoes League trip to Borussia Dort- Diego Maradona, his beloved mund, in a victory paved by Argentina and the very strong milestone but the visitors’ Argentina players bond with the people of Na- on a day Serie A paid tribute to ples,” Napoli said in a state- Diego Maradona. ment. Serie A top scorer Ibrahi- “Together we hoped that PSG held movic watched from the stands Diego could see it, maybe wear after picking up a muscle injury it and share in the excitement AFP But, rather than an Argen- last weekend. Head coach Ste- with us. Paris tine, it was their own Brazil- fano Pioli was absent recover- “The presentation of the ian superstar who turned this ing from coronavirus, but Mi- AC Milan’s Italian defender Alessio Romagnoli (4th left) celebrates after opening the scoring during the new kit had already been Neymar scored his 50th game around before the half- lan extended their unbeaten Italian Serie A match vs Fiorentina at the San Siro stadium in Milan on Sunday. (AFP) agreed for the ninth matchday league goal for Paris Saint- hour mark. run in the league this season. of the championship, on the Germain but warned the Ligue A foul in the box on the ex- Franck Kessie set up Ales- New Fiorentina coach Ce- the assist for another com- AC Milan. occasion of the SSC Napoli- 1 leaders needed to improve Barcelona forward by Otavio sio Romagnoli for the opener sare Prandelli fell to his sec- patriot Fernando Forestieri’s “It’s a bad defeat, we need Roma match. quickly as they prepared for a was spotted by the referee after 17 minutes with the Ivo- ond defeat in as many games, third midway through the sec- to reset as soon as possible,” “The Kombat that will be crunch European clash with following a VAR review, and rian forward adding a second with his side above the rel- ond half. said coach Simone Inzaghi, worn by the players tonight Manchester United by drawing Neymar rolled in the resulting from the penalty spot 10 min- egation zone without a goal in After his goal, Pussetto whose side have picked up five will have an even greater sig- 2-2 with Bordeaux on Saturday. spot-kick, just as he had done utes later. their last four games. opened his two hands wide, points in five home games this nificance than initially as- The world’s most expen- against Leipzig. Fiorentina goalkeeper In Rome, Lazio’s players to symbolise the number 10, season. sumed.” sive player scored a penalty Signed for 222 million eu- Bartlomiej Dragowski denied took to the pitch with special Maradona’s jersey number. “We knew that the Cham- A minute’s silence has been to cancel out an early Timo- ros ($264m) in August 2017, Kessie a second in the first half edition ‘AD10S’ jersies in hon- Forestieri dedicated the pions League saps energy, observed before all games in thee Pembele own goal and Neymar has needed just 58 after Martin Caceres fouled our of former Argentina and success to Maradona after other teams also struggled this memory of Maradona with a become the quickest to reach matches to score 50 goals in Theo Hernandez. Napoli great Maradona who the match: “This victory is for weekend, but I expected more photo of the former Argentina a half century of league goals Ligue 1, fewer than any other Franck Ribery missed died last week aged 60. him!” from the lads. and Napoli star projected on in a PSG shirt, outdoing Zlatan player. chances for Fiorentina with But the hosts trailed after “After the goal I felt like “We all take responsibility, giant screens in the 10th min- Ibrahimovic. Ibrahimovic required 59 Gianluigi Donnarumma hold- quarter of an hour when Ar- crying, Diego was the greatest me first of all.” ute, as players stopped to ap- Moise Kean then put PSG in games to get to the milestone. ing firm in the Milan goal. gentine Roberto Pereyra set of all time,” said Forestieri. The north-eastern side plaud. front only for Yacine Adli to fire Pioli spoke to the team by up Turkish midfielder Tolgay Lazio looked weary after achieved back-to-back wins in a superb second-half equalis- video link after the game. Arslan for Udinese’s first goal the 3-1 Champions League win for the first time this season, Italian Serie A Results: Lazio er for mid-table Bordeaux, who “Pioli congratulated every- against Lazio in the Stadio Ol- over Zenit Saint Petersburg, to move up to 12th. 1 (Immobile 74-pen) Udinese 3 deserved their draw. one for winning this very im- impico in six years. but pulled a goal back through (Arslan 18, Pussetto 45+3, For- It is a setback for the reign- portant match,” said Kessie. Rodrigo De Paul then set a Ciro Immobile penalty after Napoli tribute estieri 71); Bologna 1 (Soriano ing French champions, a week “It’s like this on penalties, up fellow Argentine Ignacio 74 minutes. Maradona’s former club 45+2) Crotone 0; AC Milan 2 after they lost 3-2 at Monaco, Fastest 50 either your score or miss, but Pussetto for the second just The Romans are midtable Napoli host Roma later on (Romagnoli 17, Kessie 27-pen) and nearest challengers Lille I’ll still take the next one.” before the break, and provided in ninth, nine points behind Sunday with tributes planned Fiorentina 0. can move level on points at the Neymar has needed just top of the table with victory at 58 matches to score 50 Saint-Etienne on Sunday. “If we don’t improve it’s goals in Ligue 1, fewer going to be difficult for us in than any other player. Messi, Barca remember legend in winning style the league and in the Cham- pions League,” Neymar told Marseille bounce back Canal Plus ahead of the trip to Within a minute of equal- AFP not in the squad for Tuesday’s winner then passed up a Old Trafford on Wednesday. ising, PSG went ahead, with Madrid 4-0 Champions League win at shooting chance in the 56th PSG were again missing goalkeeper Benoit Costil par- Dynamo Kiev, and also started minute to roll a pass across key players, as has often been rying Neymar’s fizzing shot Barcelona on Sunday fol- Antoine Griezmann, who was the goal and set up a tap-in for the case this season, with and Kean following in to score lowed the advice of coach Ron- on the bench in Ukraine. Philippe Coutinho. goalkeeper Keylor Navas and his sixth goal since signing on ald Koeman and paid tribute Barcelona took the lead af- As Barcelona rediscovered captain Marquinhos among loan from Everton. to their former player Diego ter 29 minutes when the ball their cutting edge, Ousmane those absent at an empty Parc PSG should then have put Maradona with an emphatic lobbed into the net off Martin Dembele had a strike ruled out des Princes. the game to bed but Costil return to form in La Liga and a Braithwaite’s knee following a for offside. Yet, regardless of that, the tipped a Kylian Mbappe shot 4-0 victory over Osasuna. scramble in front of goal. Messi got his goal in the performance will do little to onto the post on 35 minutes Maradona, who played Messi seemed to be at- 74th minute with a dazzling ease concerns that have been and then denied Mbappe two seasons for Barca, died on tempting a tribute to Mara- strike. growing since they succeeded in again early in the second half Wednesday aged 60. dona’s famous ‘Hand of God’ He picked up the ball in beating RB Leipzig in midweek when he dived at the feet of the Before the match, the club goal against England in 1986 midfield, danced past two de- despite a disjointed display. France star. played ‘The Song of the Birds’ as he leapt after the floating fenders and smashed a rising “We know how important Instead Bordeaux drew by Catalan cellist Pablo Casals ball stretching his left arm to- left-foot shot into the top far Wednesday’s match is. It’s level on the hour mark when as the teams stood around the ward it but the referee deemed corner. decisive. We didn’t play well Hatem Ben Arfa set up former centre circle where a Maradona Barcelona’s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (2nd right) us chal- he did not make contact. He celebrated by pulling (against Leipzig) but we won. PSG youngster Adli to score shirt was laid on the centre spot. lenged during the Spanish League match against CA Osasuna at the It was Braithwaite’s first off his Barcelona shirt to re- On Wednesday we will try to with a fine first-time strike. Lionel Messi, who has in- Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday. (AFP) goal at the Camp Nou and fol- veal a vintage Newell’s Old play our best game. We need to “Normally I protect my herited Maradona’s legendary lowed the Denmark forward’s Boys jersey from Maradona’s play more as a team and be bet- team but our second-half per- Argentina number 10 shirt, hoardings while a club official On Friday, Koeman said midweek strike in Kiev. one season with the club in ter organised, otherwise it will formance was not ok. There is bowed his head. held a framed Maradona Bar- the best tribute his team could Griezmann scored with a Rosario, Argentina. be difficult,”N eymar added. no way we can repeat our sec- Flags at the Camp Nou celona shirt. pay Maradona was to “show powerful left-foot volley from “It was a great moment,” Bordeaux took a 10th-min- ond-half showing when we play flew at half mast, Maradona’s The Catalans have been what we can do on the pitch”. outside the box in the 42nd said Koeman. “Leo’s goal, ute lead when 18-year-old de- in Manchester,” Tuchel said. image was displayed on every struggling in La Liga and start- He recalled Messi and minute. his gesture dedicated to fender Pembele, making his first Earlier Marseille put their screen and digital advertising ed the game 14th. Frenkie de Jong, who were The France World Cup Maradona.” senior start, turned a corner into humiliating losing run in the his own net as he jumped with Champions League to one side Josh Maja at the near post. as they beat Nantes 3-1. PSG honoured the late Florian Thauvin and Dimitri Diego Maradona with a min- Payet scored before Dario Bene- ute’s silence before kick-off detto made it three from a pen- Surgeon responds tearfully to investigation into star’s death and a banner at one end of the alty. Ludovic Blas pulled a goal empty Parc des Princes which back for Nantes. It was a fourth AFP etery on the outskirts of the dona returned home to Tigre read, in Spanish, ‘Goodbye straight Ligue 1 victory for Mar- Buenos Aires Argentine capital. where he received round-the- number 10! Rest in Peace!’. seille, moving them up to third. “Our investigations are clock medical care and could re- Diego Maradona’s surgeon ongoing, we are talking to wit- main close to his daughters. responded to the launch of nesses including members of “He should have gone to a an investigation for involun- the family” of Maradona, a rehabilitation centre. He didn’t tary manslaughter by saying source close to the San Isidro want to,” said Luque who called SA vs England he “everything he could, up inquiry said. Maradona “unmanageable”. to the impossible” for an “un- “The clinic had recom- Luque said he did not know Dawid Malan returns to roots and manageable” patient. mended that he go elsewhere why there was no defibrilla- takes England to series win Earlier in the day prosecu- to be hospitalised, but the tor in case of a heart attack in tors in San Isidro, near Buenos family decided otherwise. His Maradona’s home in Tigre, Paarl (South Africa): Dawid Malan returned to the town where he Aires, said they were investi- daughters signed for him to be and made clear that the home grew up and guided England to a series-clinching victory over South gating Leopoldo Luque while discharged from the hospital,” care was not his responsibility. Africa in the second Twenty20 international at Boland Park in Paarl Argentine television showed said a family member, on the “I am a neurosurgeon,” said on Sunday. The left-handed Malan made 55 off 40 balls to anchor a police raiding the doctor’s sur- condition of anonymity. Luque. “I am the person who tricky chase. England reached a target of 147 with four wickets and gery and home. Later in the day, Luque, has been taking care of him. I’m one ball to spare. Malan, 33, was born in England but grew up in Paarl The probe was triggered by who is no relation to Marado- A handout file photo taken on November 11, 2020 shows Argentine proud of everything I’ve done. and attended the local high school. He made his first-class debut for concerns raised by Maradona’s na’s former Argentina team- football legend Diego Maradona shaking hands with his doctor Leo- I have nothing to hide. I am at the Boland provincial team at Boland Park in February 2006 before daughters Dalma, Gianinna and mate of the same name, gave poldo Luque in Olivos, Buenos Aires province, Argentina. (AFP) the disposal of justice.” going back to England and playing for Middlesex. “My cricket was Jana over the treatment he re- an emotional televised news Maradona’s lawyer, Matias learnt in the nets at the back here,” he told SuperSport television. “It ceived for his heart condition at conference. life, for having improved it to as a patient”. Morla, had called for an inves- was nice to come home and win a game for England.” South Africa his home in Tigre, north of Bue- “You want to know what the end.” Luque had posted a photo- tigation into claims that am- could only manage 146 for six after being sent in on a slow pitch, nos Aires, judicial sources said. I am responsible for?” the Luque said he did “every- graph of himself with Maradona bulances took more than half which offered help to the spinners. Leg-spinner Adil Rashid took two Maradona died of a heart 39-year-old doctor asked be- thing he could, up to the im- when the former player left hos- an hour to reach the football for 23. England struggled in reply, with left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz attack on Wednesday aged tween sobs. “For having loved possible” and considered him- pital on November 12, eight days star’s house in response to an Shamsi taking a career-best three for 19, dismissing England big guns 60, and was buried on Thurs- him, for having taken care of self a “friend” of Maradona after the doctor operated to re- emergency call on the day of Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes. (AFP) day at the Jardin de Paz cem- him, for having extended his and saw him “as a father, not move a brain blood clot. Mara- his death. Sports Monday, November 30, 2020 15 ICSS Securing Sport 2020 virtual conference from December 1

The confirmed speaker lineup Meet will see for Securing Sport 2020 includes among others Australia’s Steve Smith celebrates after reaching his century in the global sport 2nd ODI against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday. (AFP) ● HE Miguel Angel Moratinos, High safeguarding Representative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) community ● HE Staffan De Mistura, Former Smith ton up again, Under-Secretary-General and United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq and touch on Lebanon Kohli misses out as ‘Building ● Constantinos Filis, Director-General, International Olympic Truce Centre Resilience In ● HE Vladimir Voronkov, Oz take ODI series Under-Secretary-General, United Nations Ever-Changing Counter-Terrorism Office UNO( CT) AFP ● Dr Claudia Pereira, Secretary of State for Friday’s 66-run crushing win Integration and Migration, Portugal Sydney in the first ODI on the same World’ ● Raffaele Chiulli, President of Sport ground and was the third-high- Accord and the Global Association of Another pulsating Steve est total scored against India. Tribune News Network International Sports Federations (GAISF) Smith century and two flying “I felt good from ball one. Doha ● Ambassador Thomas Stelzer, Dean, outfield catches clinched the Got myself in and went hard,” International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA), one-day international series for Smith said. “It was another Bringing eminent interna- ICSS Honorary Board Member Australia with a 51-run victory great foundation set by Finchy tional experts and leaders from ● Azat Kadyrov, First Deputy Minister of over India in Sydney on Sunday. and Davey (Warner).” organizations across sectors Sport of the Russian Federation Smith tormented India with It was India’s 5th consecu- united on a virtual platform, the Saleh Salem Al Eida, Special Advisory, Strategy and Partnership Development, ICSS (left) and Massimiliano ● Franco Frattini, President of the High Montanari, CEO, ICSS, while addressing the media in Doha on Sunday. Court of Sport Justice of Italy, former Minister his second blistering hundred tive ODI defeat – for the first International Centre for Sport of Foreign Affairs, Chairman of the Sport in as many matches as Austral- time since January 2016 – with Security (ICSS) has convened Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) ia posted another huge target, the tourists now bidding to its flagship conferenceS ecur- ● Filomena Fortes, President of the Cape reaching 389-4 off 50 overs. prevent a series whitewash in ing Sport, under the theme Verdean Olympic Committee The Australians then re- Wednesday’s game in Canberra. ‘Building Resilience in an Ever- stricted India to 338-9 from “They have outplayed us. Changing World’ to be held dressed under the conference their 50 overs with Virat Kohli We were ineffective with the from December 1 to 4, 2020. theme ‘Building Resilience in falling on 89 to a magnificent ball, and didn’t hit the areas,” The four-day event fea- an Ever-Changing World, given Moises Henriques catch when Kohli said. “They have a strong tures a multi-sectoral line up that the current circumstances the master batsman was clos- batting line-up, they know the of international and national have added yet another layer ing in on a century. conditions and the angles well. decision-makers who will take of complexity to the threats the Smith followed up his 105 “The chase felt steep. They part in a series of Policy Dia- world of sport faces. off 66 balls in Friday’s first took the chances that they cre- logues and Expert Debates to At the ICSS we are proud ODI victory with an equally ated in the field, which was the inspire collective action and to bring back our flagship con- dominant 104 off 64 balls as difference.” identify solutions to enhance ference again this year in a the Indians couldn’t stem the Australia’s win may have the safety, security and integ- new virtual format after it was runs on a slow-paced Sydney come at a cost, however, with rity of sport, while protecting initiated nine years ago. Cricket Ground pitch in sear- David Warner injuring his groin its societal values. Over the years, Secur- ing conditions. in a fielding tumble and likely to The conference will con- ing Sport has become a The total surpassed Aus- be out of next ODI – and possi- clude with the organization of globally recognised and re- tralia’s 374 for six which set up bly the following T20 series. a Youth Forum hosted by IC- spected event by the interna- SS’s initiative Save the Dream tional leaders and experts in Scoreboard to gather the contributions ing world and how we need to The conference will see said Montanari. the field.” Australia b Cummins 28, V. Kohli c Henriques b Hazlewood 89, S. from youth leaders in shaping be more resilient in our fight various subjects related to Earlier, welcoming the Securing Sport is an in- D. Warner run out (Iyer) 83, A. Finch c Kohli b Shami 60 Iyer c Smith b Henriques 38, K.L. Rahul c Hazlewood b the future agenda. for protecting the integrity of security in sport being dis- media, Saleh Salem Al Eida, ternational and multisecto- S. Smith c Shami b Pandya 104, M. Labuschagne c Zampa 76, H. Pandya c Smith b Cummins 28, R. Jadeja Addressing the media sport. This event gives inspira- cussed over the next few days Special Advisory, Strategy and ral conference, which was Agarwal b Bumrah 70, G. Maxwell not out 63, M. c Maxwell b Cummins 24, N. Saini not out 10, M. Shami ahead of the conference on tion to the ICSS regarding the including racism, mega sports Partnership Development, conceived to serve as a plat- Henriques not out 2; Extras: (lb2, nb1, w4) 7 c and b Maxwell 1, J. Bumrah lbw b Zampa 0, Y. Chahal Total: (50 overs; for four wkts) 389 not out 4; Extras: (nb2, w8) 10 Sunday, Massimiliano Mon- general work objectives and events’ security, match-fixing ICSS, said, “The Securing Sport form for discussions about Did not bat: A. Carey, P. Cummins, M. Starc, A. Zampa, Total: (50 overs; for nine wickets) 338 tanari, CEO, ICSS, said, “Se- future endeavors in safeguard- and organised crime. 2022 is on course to be an ex- the changes, challenges and J. Hazlewood Fall of wickets: 1-58 (Dhawan), 2-60 (Agarwal), 3-153 curing Sport has been con- ing sport as a common good “The COVID-19 era has ceptional edition of the ICSS- threats to sport and the oppor- Fall of wickets: 1-142 (Finch), 2-156 (Warner), 3-292 (Iyer), 4-225 (Kohli), 5-288 (Rahul), 6-321 (Jadeja), ceived to bring together all for humankind. I look forward highlighted few more areas in hosted conference. The impact tunities sport can generate in (Smith), 4-372 (Labuschagne) 7-321 (Pandya), 8-326 (Shami), 9-328 (Bumrah). Bowling: Shami 9-0-73-1 (1w), Bumrah 10-1-79-1 Bowling: Starc 9-0-82-0 (1nb), Hazlewood 9-0-59-2 our allies and to stimulate the for thought leaders coming sport including some new di- of the COVID-19 pandemic the socio-economic context. (1w), Saini 7-0-70-0 (2w 1nb), Chahal 9-0-71-0, Jadeja (1w), Cummins 10-0-67-3 (5w 1nb), Zampa 10-0-62- future work of the ICSS. The together next few days to ana- mensions of online systematic and the new challenges the The latest editions were 10-0-60-0, Agarwal 1-0-10-0, Pandya 4-0-24-1. 2 (1w), Henriques 7-0-34-1 (1w), Maxwell 5-0-34-1. 2020 edition aims at opening lyse some of the most pressing security concerns which will pandemic has instigated with hosted by the Lancaster House India Result: Australia won by 51 runs S. Dhawan c Starc b Hazlewood 30, M. Agarwal c Carey Series: Australia 2-0; Toss: Australia. the conversation about the new current challenges facing the also be addressed by the ex- respect to the safety, security in London and the Council on realms of this rapidly chang- world of sport.” perts during the conference,” and integrity of sport will be ad- Foreign Relations in New York.

Pollard slams Windies as Phillips blasts Black Caps to series win AFP day by five wickets, as Phillips sibly can. I know I can do it’,” After winning the toss and “I think it’s attitude and I Mount Maunganui (NZ) provided a batting masterclass. Phillips said. sending New Zealand into bat think it’s our mindset. Called up to the Twenty20 The 23-year-old, who under overcast skies, Pollard “If we had stayed in the con- West Indies captain Kieron side while regular skipper Kane was born in South Africa but believed the West Indies were test a bit longer, try to limit the Pollard accused his side of not Williamson focuses on the up- moved to New Zealand at the in control when the Black Caps damage to 200, 190 or so, we’d performing to international coming Tests, Phillips plun- age of five, took just 46 deliv- reached the halfway mark at have been for the challenge but standards Sunday after New dered eight sixes and 10 fours eries to reach his century, the 84 for two. “But between overs we were behind the eight ball Zealand comprehensively won on his way to 108 as New Zea- 10th fastest in T20I and one 10 to 15 we sort of lost it there,” after that 10th over and it just the second Twenty20I by 72 land posted a mammoth 238 ball faster than the previous Pollard said. went pear-shaped from there.” runs on the back of a record for three and then restricted the New Zealand record held by “In terms of the energy and Scores: New Zealand 238 for century by Glenn Phillips. West Indies to 166 for nine. Colin Munro. Phillips plays in feel and erraticness in the field, 3 (Phillips 108, Conway 65*, New Zealand wrapped up “You never know when the the Caribbean in the New Zea- that’s not the standard that we Pollard 1-33) beat West Indies the series at Mount Maunganui next opportunity is going to land off-season and said fa- want to set for ourselves, and 166 for 9 (Pollard 28, Paul 26*, New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips during his 51-ball 108 in the second with a game to spare, after win- come and I came into this go- miliarity with the West Indies not the standard anyone wants Jamieson 2-15, Santner 2-41) Twenty20 International against the West Indies at the Bay Oval in ning the opening match on Fri- ing ‘let’s go in as hard as I pos- attack was a big help. to see in international cricket. by 72 runs. Mount Maunganui on Sunday. (AFP) Much-anticipated XC-MTB race successfully held in Al Khor

Tribune News Network Team Rasen Adventure Shop) Doha followed by Andres Bustos Del Valle (ARG - Team Los Gau- The much awaited first chos) and Clark Arvin Andrada proper XC-MTB race of the (PHI-Team SMCC APO Lakay) 2020/2021 cycling season was The race also witnessed successfully held in Al Khor the most number of female this weekend. participants in a local MTB The event was attended by race with 17 ladies in 3 women 200 participants spread over 4 handicap categories finishing races with 11 categories, in to- the race. tal catering riders as young as The winner of the main 4 to 57-years-old. women’s race was Julie Mel- The outdoor off-road cy- ville (AUS - Team Rasen Ad- cling event was organized in venture Shop), followed by collaboration with Qatar Cy- Daniela Sposi (GBR - Team cling Federation (QCF) and Rasen Adventure Shop), and the United Filipino Mountain The race witnessed the most number of female participants in a Carla Pregigueiro (ESP - Team Bikers Qatar (UFMBQ). local MTB race with 17 ladies in 3 women handicap categories. Doha Cycling). Szymon Wasiak, Head The winner of the main women’s race was Julie Melville (AUS – Team UFMBQ Co-founders and coach of QCF commented that Rasen Adventure Shop). event directors John Bonalos the organization of the race and Ferdie Bermejo thanked was already on the top level The event was attended by 200 participants spread over 4 races with 11 categories, in total catering riders that are technical which de- with Abdullah Aljaiidi (Team their fellow race organiz- for a grassroots community as young as 4 to 57-years-old. mands a lot of focus to main- Doha Cycling) winning the ers and volunteers and also event like this. tain your pace and to avoid main race of the day in front of thanked the management of “The race organizers, vol- the future. Along with the Duhail trail features that can cater to crashes. And the trail keeps on Marwan Al Jalham and Nayef Qatar Cycling Federation for unteers, and marshals from He also added, “The at- MTB trail, the Al Khor Play- newbies, experienced, and pro evolving every season, thanks Al Mesalam (both Team Rasen the full support for the com- UFMBQ did a great job in mosphere created by the Fili- ground MTB trail had become mountain bikers alike. It has to the help of Team El Padyak- Adventure Shop). munity MTB races that UFM- keeping the flow of the race pino mountain bike communi- one of the most popular XC a lot of short but steep climbs ero, a local Mountain biking Abdullah attacked on the BQ is continuously organizing. smooth and safe for everyone.” ty is so overwhelming and the MTB racecourses in Qatar. It which creates intensity be- community based on Al Khor first lap and maintained it un- The race was also made He commended that with support and cheers of fellow has been a crowd favorite not cause there are fewer recovery under the UFMBQ umbrella til the end, even managing to possible by Skate Shack Doha, this kind of race organiza- mountain bikers on the route only because of its scenic view areas in between those short who is maintaining and build- increase the gap of the riders and Rayyan Natural Water. tion, Qatar will be ready to go added a lot of fun and moti- of the Al Khor bay but because climbs and when there are ing this trail network. in every lap until the finish. Another challenging MTB up one level and organize a vation for the riders climbing the trail is so dynamic and has climbs, there are also descends The Qatar National team Open Expats category was race is about to happen in De- proper UCI XC MTB Race in those steep climbs.” a lot to offer when it comes to and drops and a lot of sections riders made a clean sweep won by Kees Wouters (NED - cember, the organizers said. 16 Monday, November 30, 2020 The Last Word QNL to celebrate Qatar National Day with series of events

Tribune News Network experience in creating a private library and gence experts to meet a robot who will per- European maps for around 2,000 years and Doha offer insights into putting together a collec- form the ‘Ardah’ dance, in collaboration with was even represented as a peninsula on some tion of wonders from the world of literature. Hamad Bin Abdullah Bin Jasim Secondary 16th-century maps, but then disappeared Qatar National Library (QNL) has some- Beginning on December 10, aspiring School. Ardah is a folkloric dance performed completely for over 200 years. This talk will thing for everyone as it celebrates Qatar young wordsmiths can join the ‘Children’s by a group of individuals (or robots) fac- discuss this history and how these maps can National Day with its biggest-ever roll call of and Young Adults Writing Challenge’. Partic- ing one another, which is accompanied by provide unique information about the his- lectures, discussions and interactive forums. ipants in two age groups — nine to 12 and 13 drums or spoken poetry. On the same day, tory of Qatar. On December 5, the library will run an to 18 — can pen a story in Arabic or English the library invites people to join an online On December 28, join manuscript spe- Instagram Live event looking at the achieve- on the theme ‘Qatar in a time before you were lecture covering Qatar’s many initiatives to cialists and guest lecturers at the library for ments of Qatari author Eissa Abdullah, born’. The story can be based on true events protect and maintain the Arabic language. a chance to learn about the rich collection of featuring a deep dive into his most popular or fiction and needs to be set in Qatar, while This lecture will shed light on the different the Heritage Library’s manuscripts, in ad- books and his upcoming new release. Abdul- containing imaginative ideas, memorable line for a cup of coffee with librarian Latifa ways in which the state maintains Arabic as dition to its virtual and digital services. Join lah is an active contributor to several Arabic characters and an exciting plot. Winning Al Amri. She will interview Qatari athlete the official language, including contributions Muhammad Yasir Shaheen, a researcher at newspapers, as well as a lecturer on reading stories will be shared on the library’s social Mariam Farid, who represented her country from the educational, media and legal sec- the Center for Islamic Research and Studies and writing for Qatar’s future generations. media channels. Adults can also take part at the 17th World Athletics Championship in tors. in Turkey, and learn about Tabaqat Mujta- He will also examine the success of Dar Roza in ‘Celebrate Qatar Through Storytelling’ Doha in 2019, where she ran in the women’s On December 16, the library will ex- hid, by Ibn Kamal Pasha, and other treasures in publishing for Qatari authors. by sharing an original short story or piece 400 metres hurdles. She will talk about her plore the poetic diwan of Sheikh Jassim, the in the collection. On December 7, Khaled Al Maadid, of writing expressing their love of Qatar in experience as one of the first female Qatari Founder, and the different themes in his po- On December 29, residents can learn deputy director-general of Al-Urban Center, 1,000 words, in Arabic or English. athletes to take part at the World Champion- ems, including religion, politics, courage and about the changing role of Qatari families will present a special lecture looking at edu- Also on December 10, QNL will run an ships. power. On December 17, children and their past and present, in cooperation with the cational pioneers in Qatar from 1890 to 1957. interactive contest about Qatar’s history, cul- On December 14, the library will run a families can enjoy ‘Qatar Through My Five Family Research Center and with the par- The session will highlight the education sys- ture, traditions and economy. The challenge virtual event looking at the contribution of Senses’ by learning through a variety of fun ticipation of Dr Fatma Al Kubaisi of Qatar tem in Qatar through different eras, demon- requires participants to correctly answer a Sheikh Jassim Al Thani, the Founder of Qa- activities for Qatar National Day. Adults can University. strating a chronological historical narrative set of 20 questions in 30 seconds. That same tar, to printing and publishing books in the help spread the word about Qatar by taking On December 30, sign up for a semi- about the establishment of education in Qa- day, patrons will have the opportunity to Arab and Islamic worlds. The following day, part in the Wikithon, where they’ll edit arti- nar with Mohammed Jassim Al Baker, the tar and focusing on the pioneering figures in share their hopes and ideas for making Qa- people can join a talk with Instagram account cles and topics on Wikipedia related to the presenter of the Al-Rayyan TV programme the educational sector. tar a better place for all. People will be invited owner ‘Turath Lawal’ about the significance country. Birds of Qatar, to explore migratory and na- People can join the library on December to hang their ideas on a tree placed in the li- of preserving Qatari heritage through social On December 20, people are invited to tive birds in the area. In this lecture, Baker 8 for a talk with Ali Al Fayyadh, owner of the brary’s Main Plaza. media. join a virtual lecture looking at the history of will also share how he prepares for his trips Ali Al-Fayyadh Library. He will discuss his On December 13, join the library on- On December 15, join Artificial Intelli- Qatar on maps. Qatar has been identified on to take pictures of wildlife. WCM-Q COVID-19 lecture series draws thousands of healthcare professionals Ideas for sustainable school

Tribune News Network Doha education explored at QF’s

Thousands of healthcare pro- fessionals across Qatar have taken advantage of Weill Cornell Medi- Teaching & Learning Forum cine–Qatar’s (WCM-Q) COVID-19 Live Webinar Series to learn of the Tribune News Network latest advancements in coronavirus Doha therapies, which will help them treat patients and save lives. Recommendations that could The hugely beneficial webinars help make learning in schools more were developed at the beginning of resilient have been explored in the sec- the March lockdown to meet the ond phase of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) clinical needs of the local healthcare Teaching & Learning Forum, as educa- community, who were battling to tors gathered online to look at the ac- treat patients afflicted by the virus. tions they can potentially take. WCM-Q’s Division of Continuing Held by the Education Develop- Professional Development (CPD) ment Institute (EDI), part of QF’s Pre- realised that to aid recovery, Qatar’s University Education, the first stage of Dr Abdulaziz Al Horr Eric Sheninger physicians and healthcare workers the forum – which took place in Oc- needed a trusted online source for Dr Javaid Sheikh, Dr Karima Becetti and Dr Salman Al Jerdi tober – saw participants tackling the a state project, but rather a community A total of 58 recommendations the latest news about treatments and question of how learning can be made one. Creating an identity requires a lot across the six streams have emerged therapies. entations and a total of 36 speakers, cular diseases, to how COVID-19 af- more sustainable both amid and after of societal, practical and behavioural through the forum, with those relating With new facts, theories and dis- including presentations by WCM-Q fects the brain. COVID-19. projects and programmes, not just to ‘glocalising’ curriculums including coveries about the virus being made faculty, WCM-Q alumni, physicians Other speakers and topics in- The newly published recommen- knowledge content that we communi- linking what is taught in schools to the daily across the world, it was vital for from Sidra and Hamad Medical Cor- clude Dr Randi R Diamond, assis- dations developed under six streams cate to children and test them on.” UN Sustainable Development Goals the health of patients in Qatar that poration (HMC), and experts from tant professor of clinical medicine at – Personalising Teaching and Learn- Also speaking at the forum was Eric and Qatar’s primary challenges; using doctors had the latest information. foreign institutions. Each online Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, ing; Building Inclusive and Accessi- Sheninger, associate partner with the local issues as the basis for learning op- When launched, healthcare lecture attracts more than a thou- who discussed ‘Palliative Care and ble Learning Communities; Fostering International Center for Leadership in portunities; offering “authentic” learn- workers across Qatar rushed to reg- sand virtual attendees and since the Covid-19, The Weill Cornell Medi- Community and Individual Wellbeing; Education, whose work is focused on ing experiences through schools team- ister for the accredited webinar series lectures began, 22,000 healthcare cine Experience’, and Dr Evelyn C Glocalizing the Curriculum; Identifying how the digital age can move schools ing up with organizations in fields such and thousands have since attended professionals have participated, the Granieri, professor of medicine at and Solving Problems; and Redefining forward. as industry, environment, and culture; the online lectures. majority from Qatar but some from Columbia University’s Vagelos Col- Communication – have now been ana- “How do we create schools that and creating partnerships between Dr Salman Al Jerdi, assistant across the world. lege of Physicians and Surgeons in lysed to assess how they can potentially work for kids, whether or not we’re in schools within Qatar and beyond to professor of neurology at WCM-Q, Dr Javaid Sheikh, dean of WCM- the US, who spoke about the effects be taken forward within schools, cur- a pandemic?” Sheninger asked. Ex- understand global issues from different said: “As countries across the world Q, delivered a valuable lecture on the of COVID-19 on older patients. riculums and specific education areas. plaining how the Fourth Industrial perspectives. entered lockdown in March, doctors vital importance of maintaining close A particularly high-profile recent Speaking at the second stage of the Revolution is defined by automation, Ideas for shaping the personalisa- fought to keep patients alive, re- social relationships while keeping to lecturer was Dr Howard Markel, forum, Dr Abdulaziz Al Horr, director advanced robotics, and Artificial In- tion of teaching and learning included searchers studied the novel corona- physical distancing guidelines, and the George E Wantz distinguished of the Diplomatic Institute at the Min- telligence – such as Siri and Alexa – providing students with the opportu- virus in laboratories and new infor- Dr Abdullatif Al Khal, deputy chief professor of the history of medi- istry of Foreign Affairs, said: “The issue Sheninger explained how students in nity to have a say in lesson planning, mation was discovered on an almost medical officer, director of the De- cine, director of the Center for the of identity is a worldwide concern, and today’s world need digital skills for the forming closer connections with par- daily basis. In some instances, this partment of Medical Education and History of Medicine at the Univer- the challenges differ between societies. future. ents to ensure they recognise their role information was vital for improved senior consultant in infectious dis- sity of Michigan and member of the “We cannot import a specific iden- Participants in the forum also heard in their child’s education and setting patient outcomes but because it was eases at HMC, discussed the national National Academy of Medicine. Dr tity-making project and apply it on a from Dan Kindlon, a faculty member aside time for social conversations with coming from discrete sources, it was response to 19 the pandemic. Markel’s webinar looked at previous certain community, as we must have at Harvard University and founder of students, as well as academic ones. In a challenge for the medical commu- The WCM-Q alumni who were pandemics to affect the world in a sufficient understanding of our society Edumetrics Inc., a company that helps making learning communities more nity to avail itself of all the updates. invited to deliver a lecture were Drs lecture entitled ‘When Germs Travel: – its data, its strengths and weaknesses, schools to assess students, teachers inclusive and accessible, participants So, the COVID-19 Live Webinar Se- Mahrukh Rizvi, Karima Becetti, Coronavirus, and the Long History of its history and geography – to enable us and their environment; and education suggested pathways such as creating ries was conceived out of an idea to Ghaith Abu-Zeinah, Mohamed Els- Contagious Crises.’ to formulate a proper national identity specialist and activist Nayla Khader interdisciplinary projects that allow help keep Qatar’s medical commu- hazly and Salman Al Jerdi. They dis- The COVID-19 Live Webinar Se- project. There are societies that have Hamadeh, president of the Lebanese students to learn from people with dif- nity abreast of the rapidly changing cussed subjects including therapeu- ries continues until the spring of 2021 already succeeded in finding solutions Association for History, whose work is ferent skillsets, and promoting student clinical situation.” tics for COVID-19 pneumonia and and past presentations can be viewed to reach a common concept of identity. focused on designing and implement- agency through greater self-monitoring So far there have been 33 pres- the pandemic’s impact on cardiovas- online at CPD’s online archive. “Building a national identity is not ing new approaches to teaching history. and involvement in setting goals.

Heya exhibition features high-profile talks on fashion business

Tribune News Network of Creative Amplified, and Abla of great import to Qatar, was Doha Sebak, CEO of Noir Group, also a key theme, with a dis- spoke about the power of pub- cussion of ‘Sustainable Luxury The Heya Arabian Fashion lic relations in fashion. Fashion’. Panellists included Exhibition, in its 17th edition, The third day featured a Sonali Raman from VCUarts offers a series of events show- talk on ‘Scaling up your fash- Qatar, Sakala A Debrass and casing the latest in Arabian and ion business’, focusing on the Kim Wyatt, with the talk draw- modest designs, as well as valu- opportunities, programmes ing many attendees. able insights into the business and entities that support bud- Those who have not yet of fashion. A popular platform ding fashion entrepreneurs. visited the exhibition still have for Qatari designers to show- Panellists included Aysha Al a chance to do so. Three more case their latest collections, Romaihi, head of Strategic Ini- talks are scheduled for No- this year’s edition includes a tiatives and Business Collabora- vember 30. A talk on ‘Women series of talks covering topics tions at Qatar Business Incuba- Empowerment in Social Media from design to innovation and This year’s Heya Arabian Fashion Exhibition includes a series of talks covering topics from design to innovation and entrepreneurship. tion Center (QBIC) and Maha Era’ will be presented by Zunira entrepreneurship. Al Sulaiti, acting director of M7. Malik, CEO of What’s Up Doha, Qatar Business Events and inspirational programme acting director of M7, a crea- Moda, along with media per- of H E N K S gardens, celebrat- As with many of QNTC’s Mahdiya Farook, founder of So- Corporation CEO Ahmed Al of talks this year, in collabora- tive start-up hub established by sonalities Ola Al Fares, Asma ed the role of flowers in inspir- exhibitions, young talent cial Panther Group, and Conchi- Obaidli commented: “Heya is tion with our partners across Qatar Museums. The session Al Hammadi and Al Ftoon Al ing designers throughout the played a prominent role at ta Ponce, founder of Future 318. bringing together local talent the public and private sectors, highlighted M7’s role in culti- Janahi, the ‘Abaya Talk’ fo- years. HEYA. A talk on ‘What is it The five-day exhibition, to educate and entertain au- with the aim of developing vating opportunities for small cused on modest fashion’s role On day-two of the exhibi- like to study fashion in Qatar’ organised by Qatar Business diences in Qatar, and to offer synergies between designers, businesses and empowering in shaping the industry into tion, Dana Riad, founder and brought together alumni of Events Corporation (QBEC), up and coming designers the entrepreneurs, aficionados and designers to explore, collabo- a significant retail sector and CEO of Dana Riad House of Virginia Commonwealth Uni- a subsidiary of Qatar National opportunity to learn from in- students and furthering Qatar’s rate and grow into successful how it has helped empower Fashion, hosted a discussion versity School of the Arts in Tourism Council (QNTC), runs dustry leaders, while contrib- burgeoning fashion business.” entrepreneurs. women. A talk show entitled entitled ‘From Concept to Run- Qatar (VCUarts Qatar), Roda until December 1, with repre- uting to the economy. We are The opening day included Led by Amal Ameen, ‘Flowers & Fashion’ by Khadeja way, behind the Scenes’, while al Marzouqi, Jude Zahran and sentation from more than 150 pleased to present a diverse a session by Maha Al Sulaiti, founder & CEO of Amici Di Ahmad Albuhaliqa, co-founder Harriet Gyamfuah, PR director Lauren Morell. Sustainability, Qatari brands.