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Fabricating crises not AMIR, FATHER AMIR ATTEND QATAR OPEN FINAL effective policy: FM

‘Doha continues its march towards becoming a model and hope for the Arab world’

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STIRRING up crises and creating an The preservation of the rights and imaginary enemy is not an effective the gains of our peoples and the policy, especially in the Arab region, exploitation of the capabilities of Deputy Prime Minister and Min- our countries to serve them are ister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh undoubtedly better than Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al Tha- ni has said. distracting the peoples and their In a Twitter post published preoccupation with fabricated on Saturday, the Deputy PM said: crises, and trying to deceive them The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani attended the final of the 27th Qatar ExxonMobil Open held at the “What we need today is the real de- with false victories. Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex on Saturday. The Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al velopment of our peoples, dialogue Thani also attended the match. Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al based on mutual interests and mu- Deputy PM and Minister of Foreign Thani and several ministers and other dignitaries were also present at the final match. (QNA) tual respect, not political adoles- Affairs HE Sheikh Mohamed bin cence.” Abdulrahman al Thani “The preservation of the rights and the gains of our peoples and Bautista Agut lifts Qatar Open title the exploitation of the capabilities not children,” Sheikh Mohamed has of our countries to serve them are leadership join hands with the true said. Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain undoubtedly better than distracting collective will and the result, thanks Sheikh Mohamed expressed celebrates with the trophy after the peoples and their preoccupation to God, is what we see today. We Qatar’s appreciation for the ef- winning the ATP Qatar Exxon- with fabricated crises, and trying to will spare no effort to preserve it,” forts made by US President Donald Mobil Open Tennis tournament deceive them with false victories,” Sheikh Mohamed said. Trump to resolve the Gulf crisis, but final against Tomas Berdych of Sheikh Mohamed said. Earlier, the Deputy Prime Min- said the siege countries have not re- Czech Republic at the Khalifa “You cannot hide the sun with ister has said that the political crisis sponded positively. International Tennis Complex in a sieve,” he remarked, noting that, facing the Gulf following the unjust He hoped that wisdom would Doha. The Spaniard, ranked 24 “Doha is continuing its march to- siege on Qatar can only be solved by prevail and that these countries in the world, ground out a hard- wards becoming a model and hope dialogue and requires statesmanship. would emerge from a state of denial, fought victory in three sets against for what our Arab world can be. “The crisis cannot be resolved and hold talks to discuss the causes Berdych, winning 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 in In Qatar, the sincere and wise by stubbornness. We are countries, of the crisis. the final. PAGE 16 (JALAL PATHIYOOR)

Mahaseel festival draws to close; market to open on weekends Pace of growth to continue THE annual Mahaseel Festival at the Cultural Village Foundation – Katara concluded on Saturday, having drawn large numbers of visitors throughout the event. THE festival focused on promoting agriculture in Qatar and providing a platform for beyond 2022: QC chairman local farmers to showcase their products including vegetables and fruits besides dairy and livestock products. The Mahaseel market will, however, open for the public on weekends until the end of March, 2019. (TNN) PAGE 3 SATYENDRA PATHAK “This year also witnessed the DOHA signing of new contracts worth QR29 billion aimed at promoting QATAR’S pace of growth will contin- economic diversification, food se- ue beyond the 2022 FIFA World Cup curity projects, the small and me- HMC opens first as more than 150 large-scale infra- dium-sized enterprises (SME), and phase of Surgical structure projects for roads, build- the development of free zones and Falcons on the ings, hospitals and schools are in the special economic zones,” he said. Center (PG 3 ) pipeline, Chairman of Qatar Cham- During the past few years, he ber (QC) Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim said, Qatar achieved most of its di- prowl: Marmi bin Mohammed al Thani has said. versification and development plans. In an interview with The Oil and “The country has managed to Festival begins Gas Year, the QC chief said:“The build a strong and resilient econ- level of projects will continue after QC Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim omy, becoming one of the fastest- Some majestic falcons are the 2022 World Cup. It is known bin Mohammed al Thani growing economies in the world. It on the prowl in the skies that more than $200 billion will be also paved the way for the private at Sabkhat Marmi near spent in preparation for the tour- plans were on track and all infra- sector to play a key role in the econ- Sealine in Mesaieed as the nament. The pace of projects will structure works and projects related omy and participate in the mega- 10th Marmi International continue as usual as there are more to the World Cup 2022 were pro- projects implemented in the coun- Festival kicked off on Satur- than 150 large-scale projects to be gressing satisfactorily unaffected by try,” he said. UN envoy lands day. The festival, which will implemented after 2022. I strongly the siege. Commenting on business and continue until February 2, is believe that the private sector will Other than the projects related investment climate in Qatar, Sheikh in Sanaa for talks being organised by Katara- play a bigger role in these projects to the World Cup, Sheikh Khailfa Khalifa said, “Qatar is a highly lu- to save Hodeida based Al Gannas Society. in partnership with the public sec- said, Qatar has set a number of mid crative and attractive investment MORE ON PAGE 20 tor to achieve the objectives of the to long-term development and di- destination.” truce (PG 10 ) Qatar National Vision 2030.” versification plans to diversify its Sheikh Khalifa said all economic economy. Also see page 12 Ô

Qatar condemns Honeybees go into overdrive as agriculture, green cover expand shooting in US,

trainees were provided with all nual production to 7,600 kg next blast in Pakistan Honeybee National Project strikes success as the required equipment and gear year. QATAR on Saturday con- to set up an apiary. Sales Manager of the Honey demned a shooting incident local honey production increases across Qatar Speaking to Qatar Tribune a Shop at Katara Vegetable Yard near Los Angeles City in the beekeeper in Al Wakra said, “The said, “Increased green cover even US and a blast at a market in SANTHOSH CHANDRAN production. expansion of vegetable and date in urban areas, more public gar- Peshawar, Pakistan. DOHA As part of the project, MME farms and strong local market dens and expansion of agricul- Three men are reported authorities have been imparting network has offered vast oppor- ture have created an environment to have been killed and four A national skill development pro- the skills required for this ancient tunities to beekeepers. Sensing an ideal for beekeeping. It is also wounded in the shooting at gramme, increased agricultural vocation. The beekeepers at the opportunity, several farmers en- proving to be a better means of a bowling alley in the Los activities and more public gar- local vegetable yards at Al Wakra gaged in agriculture have set up maximising earnings of passion- Angeles suburb of Torrance. In dens have given a big push to lo- and Katara said the training has honeybee colonies at their farms.” ate young farmers.” Pakistan, six people, including cal beekeeping. helped the farmers maximise Within two years after the An employee at a farm in Al two women, were injured in the The Honeybee National Pro- their yield. launch of the Honeybee National Shahaniya said honeybees have explosion. In separate state- ject launched by the agriculture Recently, the ministry organ- Project, honey production in Qa- started setting up hives naturally ments issued on Saturday, affairs department of the Minis- ised a three-day training pro- tar has almost doubled. The total on treetops and hillocks in the the Ministry of Foreign Affairs try of Municipality and Environ- gramme that featured exhaustive production soared from 1,600 country. “It’s an indication that reiterated Qatar’s stance re- ment (MME) in 2013 has con- workshops and practical classes kilograms in 2013 to 3,000 kg the surrounding ecosystem is fa- jecting violence and terrorism, A colony of bees on a rocky ridge in tributed significantly to the huge on all aspects of beekeeping. At in 2015. The Honeybee National vourable for rearing honeybees regardless of the motives and northern Qatar. increase in the domestic honey the end of the programme, the Project aims to take the total an- on a large-scale,” he added. reasons. (QNA) 02 Sunday, January 6, 2019

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Kosovo officials ExxonMobil donates QR1.8 mn laud Qatar Charity for relief projects to EAA school building project

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK cost of QR6mn. These projects Donation to support construction of 25 primary schools in Angola DOHA included 74 income-generating projects and 279 water and TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK dren around the world. MINISTERS and local officials sanitation projects, in addition DOHA “Our work with RISE Inter- in Kosovo have lauded Qatar to 20 other projects, including national in Angola, with gener- Charity (QC) for its develop- construction of houses for the EXXONMOBIL Foundation ous support from ExxonMobil, ment and relief efforts in the poor and educational projects. on Saturday contributed QR1.8 will facilitate access to educa- country, thanking the benefac- “Thanks to Allah the Al- million to a school construction tion through the provision of es- tors in Qatar for their support mighty, and the support of project overseen by Education sential school infrastructure for the projects. the people in Qatar, our pro- Above All Foundation (EAA). for children who have been Mahir Yagcilar, minister of jects have achieved remark- Alistair Routledge, presi- impacted by conflict, poverty public administration, said QC’s able growth this year, benefiting dent and general manager of and disease. Education is not projects contributed to meeting 30,000 people in the country,” ExxonMobil Qatar, presented only a fundamental right for the needs of the communities in said Mahmoud Abbas Shaker, a ceremonial donation cheque all children, but we believe it is Kosovo, hoping that such activi- director of QC’s office in Koso- to the chief executive officer of also the most effective means ties would continue. vo, adding that the office seeks EAA at the 2019 Qatar Exxon- of reducing poverty, generating Burim Berisha, mayor of to increase the number of pro- Mobil Open award ceremony on economic growth and creating FushëKosovë, applauded QC’s jects in order to meet the needs Saturday. They were joined by peaceful and just societies.” achievements in providing wa- of the Kosovar society. Nasser bin Ghanim al Khelaifi, EAA was established in 2012 ter, building houses and dis- “In all, 23 agreements have president of Qatar Tennis Fed- by Her Highness Sheikha Moza tributing relief aid, pointing out been signed with various gov- eration, and Andrew P Swiger, bint Nasser to build a global that more than 90 projects have ernmental and local authorities senior vice-president of Exxon movement that contributes to been implemented in the mu- in Kosovo in 2018 and the num- Mobil Corporation. human, social and economic nicipality. ber of municipalities cooperat- The contribution will sup- development through qual- Agim Bahtiri, mayor of ing with QC has increased by 30 port construction of 25 new ity education. Through capacity Mitrovica, hailed the quick im- percent. QC’s office is seeking primary schools in Angola in President and General Manager of ExxonMobil Qatar Alistair Routledge presents a ceremonial donation building, resource mobilisation plementation of QC’s projects, to diversify and develop its pro- partnership with Rise Inter- cheque to the chief executive officer of EAA in the presence of President of Qatar Tennis Federation Nasser and forming multisectoral solu- noting that this reflects the jects this year,” he added. national. The project is part of bin Ghanim al Khelaifi and Senior Vice-President of Exxon Mobil Corporation Andrew P Swiger,at the 2019 tions through partnerships and keenness of QC’s management So far, more than 4,500 stu- the Educate A Child (EAC) pro- Qatar ExxonMobil Open award ceremony in Doha on Saturday. alliances, EAA addresses educa- to provide high-quality projects dents graduated from the Qatar gramme, which operates under tional issues with a special com- and services in record time. QC Training Center established the EAA umbrella and provides tive in Angola. “Our community outreach gress of nations,” he added. mitment to the world’s most has implemented 87 projects in by QC in the capital Pristina as educational opportunities to the “Education Above All equips strategy at ExxonMobil focuses Mary Joy Pigozzi, execu- underserved populations. the municipality of Mitrovica, part of a qualitative educational most marginalised and hardest children around the world with on education. Our partnership tive director of Educate A Child, To date, ExxonMobil and Bahtiri added. and training project. The centre to reach out of school children lifelong skills that improve lives. with Education Above All is said: “Educate A Child is de- EAC are working in Nigeria In 2018, QC managed to obtained a number of licencesas around the world. Sustainable societies cannot be built on the shared belief that lighted to continue to strength- to enrol more than 500,000 implement 373 projects in the well as local and international The contribution marks built if children are not given education is the most powerful en its partnership with Exx- out-of-school children and in areas of sustainable develop- accreditations, as it is consid- ExxonMobil’s second dona- the opportunity to develop a investment in society because onMobil towards ensuring the Angola where 24,000 primary ment, education, water and ered one of the best centres tion to the project. Last year, strong foundation for growth, the benefits are long-term. It provision of quality primary schoolchildren will be given ac- sanitation, relief and home con- working in the field of training the company provided QR3.6 success and lifelong learning,” ensures the advancement of education for the most margin- cess to education through the struction in Kosovo at a total and rehabilitation in Kosovo. million to launch the initia- said Routledge. future generations and the pro- alised and hardest to reach chil- construction of new schools.

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Nation Sunday, January 6, 2019 03 QBG launches food HMC opens first phase of QSRSN ends security contest for Spring Fest local high schools Surgical Specialty Center activities QATAR Society for Rehabili- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK overcome challenges.” tation of People with Special DOHA QBG is providing additional General and craino maxillofacial surgery patients shifted to the facility Needs (QSRSN) has concluded support by advising schools on the educational programme of THE Qur’anic Botanic Garden methods of agricultural pro- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the Spring Festival activities (QBG), a member of Qatar duction that are more suited to DOHA The establishment of to develop the skills of people Foundation (QF), has launched Qatar’s climate and the use of with disabilities. an agricultural competition for modern technologies, such as HAMAD Medical Corpora- the specialised surgi- The programme included the schools in Qatar participat- the latest models of irrigation, tion’s (HMC) Department of cal facility is expect- training and educational work- ing in its wider food security in cultivating produce. Surgery has announced the shops in origami, paper art, ce- programme inaugurated in The top three schools will opening of the first phase of ed to lead to an ramics, painting and colouring. October, 2017. be announced on February 26, the Surgical Specialty Center Participants received practi- The competition, which, 2019, as part of QBG’s Qatar in the former Women’s Hos- increase in the num- cal training in these arts under so far, includes 13 schools, will Environment Day celebrations. pital building with the shift- ber of surgeries per- the supervision of artists and see students cultivate fresh A jury of experts will inspect the ing of the general and craino experts in the educational cen- produce using the skills and farms established by the stu- maxillofacial surgery patients formed, reducing wait tre of the society and specialists knowledge acquired through dents to evaluate the systems to the facility. times and increasing in origami art. QBG’s food security pro- used and the quality of fresh When the relocation pro- Executive Director of the gramme. Students will also be produce cultivated, and will se- cess is complete, 285 new beds access to specialised Qatar Society for Rehabilita- encouraged to think of innova- lect the winners based on spe- are expected to be made avail- Dr Moustafa Khalil, senior consultant tion of People with Special tive solutions to better manage cific criteria developed by the able for surgical patients. Dr Mohamed El Akkad, vice-chair and head of the Cranio-Maxillofacial surgical care Needs Amir al Mulla said the the land they are farming. Ministry of Municipality and The establishment of the of Surgery at HMC, Surgery Department, festival aimed at developing Fatima Saleh al Khulaifi, Environment and QBG. specialised surgical facility is ior consultant and head of the the technical skills of the par- project manager, QBG, said: Raising awareness of the expected to lead to an increase Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery ticipants, developing the abili- “Through this programme, we importance of food security is in the number of surgeries Department, said the estab- ties of the participants with are trying to engage with the one of QBG’s key objectives and performed, reducing wait lishment of the new Surgical disabilities and modifying their youth and raise awareness of its ambitious programme aims times and increasing access to Specialty Center will signifi- behaviour, as well as encourag- the importance of food security. to achieve this through the pro- specialised surgical care. cantly increase the capacity ing them to spend their spare Equipping these young men vision of hands-on workshops Last month, 86 patients of his department to provide time on useful activities. and women with the tools and and training sessions for school from the Department of Sur- care to patients who require He added that the pro- knowledge to grow their own children delivered throughout gery’s inpatient unit at Hamad head and neck surgery. He gramme targeted the mem- agricultural produce will allow the school year. There are cur- General Hospital were trans- said in addition to increasing bers of the society with simple students to gain real-life, hands- rently 90 students enrolled in ferred to the 5th and 6th floors the number of beds available mental disabilities, autism and on experience and learn how to QBG’s programme. of the former Women’s Hospi- to patients and reducing wait Down syndrome, pointing out tal. Remaining patients at the times, the new facility will that the programme continues inpatient unit will be trans- streamline how care is provid- as an annual programme within ferred to the new Surgical ed to patients. the various rehabilitation pro- Specialty Center in the coming “This repurposed space grammes provided by QSRSN months as renovations of the phases of the opening of the are also plans to establish a will provide a dedicated cen- to develop the participants’ abil- facility are completed. new Specialized Surgery Cent- special unit for the rapid as- tre for the rapid assessment, ities and skills to be self-reliant. Dr Mohamed El Akkad, er will involve the transfer of sessment of surgical patients treatment and admission of At the end of the program, vice-chair of Surgery at HMC, outpatient clinics and operat- as part of the emergency care emergency patients, as well participants organized cultural said: “The transfer of these ing rooms and is expected to service, adding that the new as patients who will undergo events and a series of artistic first patients to our new facil- be completed by mid and late unit will reduce unnecessary planned surgery. This new fa- and heritage works. ity was completed after many 2019, respectively. The final admissions and improve the cility will improve our ability It is noteworthy that the art months of planning and prep- phase of the transition will acute care surgical service. to care for patients, increas- of origami appeared in Japan aration. We met regularly for take place in 2020 following He says the unit will have ing inpatient beds, reducing in the 17th century, and it was approximately three months the completion of renovation the latest equipment and will wait times, and providing a widespread in the 19th cen- and discussed all possible sce- and maintenance work on the be staffed by clinical teams ‘one-stop shop’ approach to tury. It is about turning paper narios. Our ultimate goal was ground floor, the remainder of trained in the rapid assess- care by co-locating a number into beautiful art images by to ensure the safe and com- the hospital floors and the ex- ment and treatment of a vari- of key services and ultimately folding it in different ways and The competition, which, so far, includes 13 schools, will see students fortable transfer of patients to terior of the building,” added ety of conditions that require improving clinical outcomes geometric shapes to be used as cultivate fresh produce using the skills and knowledge acquired through the new unit.” Dr Akkad. surgical intervention. and patient experience,” said decoration, gifts, toys and recy- Qur’anic Botanic Garden’s food security programme. “The second and third Dr Akkad noted that there Dr Moustafa Khalil, sen- Dr Khalil. cling. (QNA) CCQ optimises course offerings schedule, opens Cote d’Ivoire president receives credentials of more paths to students for self-actualisation Qatar’s ambassador

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK egy that considers course DOHA offerings, teaching capac- ity and classroom availabil- IN its pursuit to achieve ity, with the aim of guiding academic excellence and in us in our mission to aid our response to the increasing students in achieving their number of high school gradu- very best. With this in mind, ates opting for the institu- and owing to the significant tion as their higher educa- increase in our student num- tion destination of choice, bers, we rolled out two extra the Community College of 8-week course schedules par- Qatar (CCQ) is optimising its allel to the 16-week schedule, course offerings schedule and which have thus far been in opening more paths for stu- Community College of Qatar. ‘beta’ phase.” dents to realise their personal He added: “After putting learning goals. Community College of Qatar’s ited and reputed faculty with part of its recent agreement the schedule to the test for The college’s integrated Dean Dr Abdallah Hazaimeh. proven experience in their with respected national edu- two semesters in a row and approach sets three meas- academic fields and are hand- cational institutions in the watching a 1200-student ures in motion, at the centre fered is based on waiting-list picked to thoroughly support country, CCQ is also making waiting list quickly shrink of which is the introduction information collected from students’ needs. Within this use of a number of universi- to 136 this Fall Semester, of two consecutive sets of registration records, which context, the college is also ties’ premises and facilities to we now know how effective QNA as well as further progress 8-week courses that run in translates into more seats for putting to advantage its coop- conduct its evening classes, our new measure is. We are YAMOUSSOUKRO and prosperity to the peo- parallel with the semester’s high-demand courses, addi- eration with partner universi- which have been carefully also adopting a Time-Block ple and government of Cote regular 16-week course offer- tional flexibility in students’ ties in Qatar by utilising their selected to meet the college’s Schedule for all new students, PRESIDENT of Cote d’Ivoire d’Ivoire to the president. ings schedule. Combined, the personal class schedules, and faculty members to teach classroom standards and which runs for one year and Alassane Ouattara on Fri- On his part, the presi- 8-week and 16-week course a timely graduation path for courses in high-demand dis- teaching requirements. enables them to earn up to day received the credentials dent of Cote d’Ivoire con- schedules maximise the num- all students. ciplines to CCQ students. CCQ’s Dean Dr Abdallah 12 credits each semester. The of HE Jaber bin Jarallah al veyed his greetings to HH ber of classes students can The second measure in the Besides, the college is Hazaimeh said: “CCQ com- synergy of this three-part Marri as ambassador ex- the Amir, and wishes of fur- enroll into, without exceeding college’s integrated approach continuing to make head- menced the new academic approach ultimately means traordinary and plenipo- ther progress and prosperity the 15-credits-per-semester revolves around increasing way in its expansion strat- year by further enhancing more opportunities for both tentiary of Qatar to Cote to the Qatari people. He also limit that is put in place to the institution’s collective egy, which recently witnessed its operations across all ar- timely graduation and ac- d’Ivoire. wished the ambassador well protect students from over- teaching capacity as CCQ is the launch of CCQ’s Al-Khor eas. On the academic level, celerated learning paths for The ambassador con- in his new mission of work- loading their schedules. in the process of recruiting its Campus to serve students in one of our main goals was to students, while maintaining veyed the Amir His Highness ing on enhancing ties and co- The data-driven selection biggest batch of instructors to the northern region of Qatar. formulate and implement a our standards of academic Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al operation between Qatar and of the 8-week courses of- date. All new hires are accred- To complement that, and as schedule optimisation strat- excellence.” Thani’s greetings and wishes Cote d’Ivoire. Qatari, Pakistani navies conduct joint exercise Mahaseel fest ends, market to continue on weekends

The Mahaseel market will remain open for the public on weekends until the end of March, 2019. Qatari Amiri Naval Forces has conducted ‘PASSEX’ joint exercise with Pakistan TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK festival. ernment officials and other ties for families and children. Navy. The aim of the joint exercise is to DOHA The festival focuses on dignitaries visited the festival The educational events aimed strengthen military bilateral ties, raise promoting agriculture in Qa- organised by Katara in coop- to raise visitors’ awareness of combat efficiency and readiness and THE annual Mahaseel Festival tar and providing a platform eration with the Ministry of agriculture and the best prac- exchange of experiences between the at the Cultural Village Foun- for local farmers to showcase Municipality and Environ- tices in this field. two navies. The naval exercise included dation – Katara concluded their products including veg- ment (MME). Meanwhile, the Mahaseel several exercises including the ‘Maneu- successfully on Saturday with etables and fruits as well as The festival also featured market will remain open for vering EX’, and transporting equipment a large turnout of visitors dairy and livestock products. a wide range of entertain- the public on weekends until and crews between boats. (QNA) throughout the duration of the Several public figures, gov- ment and educational activi- the end of March, 2019. 04 Sunday, January 6, 2019 Nation Hyundai’s IONIQ Hybrid cars delivered to Qatar for upgraded limousine service QRCS project benefits 76,000 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK features, Hyundai’s IONIQ car transitioning into full electric students in northern Syria DOHA has gained increasing popular- cars in the future, in line with ity over the past few years in the visions of Hyundai Motor SKYLINE Automotive W.L.L., Qatar and elsewhere. Company and Skyline Auto- the official distribution partner The Hyundai IONIQ Hy- motive. The IONIQ Electric The project aims to ensure the normal growth of the kids despite the atrocities of the war of the Hyundai Motor Compa- brid also has satellite naviga- and Kona are now available in ny and its luxury brand Gen- tion, state-of-the-art safety the international market and esis for Qatar, has delivered a features and is cost-effective we’re looking forward to intro- fleet of Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid offering long mileage. These ducing them in Qatar.” cars to Pick Me Up Limousine features led the IONIQ Hybrid Mohammed Abdulla al company in Qatar, making the to be named the ‘Best Hybrid Mansori, Owner of Pick Me Up first Limousine company to Car’ at the Qatar Car Awards Limousine, said: “We’re privi- adopt eco-friendly vehicles for 2018. leged to be working with Sky- its customers in Qatar. Speaking about the de- line Automotive, and it’s not This step falls in line with livery of the cars to Doha, surprising that we chose the both companies’ commitment Bernhard Dolinek, managing Hyundai IONIQ as our vehicles to the Environmental Pillar director of Automotive at Jai- of choice, given it’s one of the of the Qatar National Vision dah Group, said: “We’re happy best and cost-effective hybrid 2030 which aims to reduce with our new partnership with cars in the world. We always fuel emissions and increase Pick Me Up Limousine com- seek to offer what is best for our efficiency. With the world’s pany in Qatar. The Pick Me country and our customers. increasing focus on reducing Up Limousine company has “Qatar has been increas- QRCS supplied 36,000 copies of books and comics to schools and libraries across Al-Bab District and Idlib. fuel emissions and more au- earned a reputation for quality ingly focusing on the Envi- tomobile companies paving performance, and we’re proud ronmental Pillar of the Qatar TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK in Syria. By creating a safe and the way for hybrid and electric to know the Hyundai IONIQ National Vision 2030. As part DOHA friendly leisure environment cars, customers are now opt- has been selected as the vehicle of the automotive industry, where the kids engage in regu- ing to choose hybrid vehicles of choice for one of Qatar’s top we feel it’s our duty to make QATAR Red Crescent Soci- lar edutainment and playing ac- for their personal and profes- limousine providers.” positive contributions to the ety (QRCS) has completed a tivities, the project contributes sional needs. He added, “Hybrid vehi- environment, in line with our social project to enhance the to their mental, cognitive and Thanks to its eco-friendly cles are the first step towards country’s ambitions.” education system in northern psychological development. Syria and bridge the gap in Most-importantly, they ac- school resources. quire problem-solving skills QRCS supplied 36,000 and learn how to manage trau- copies of books and comics to ma and stress. The ultimate schools and libraries across Al- goal is to ensure their normal Bab District and Idlib. These growth and well-being despite rich sources of information will the atrocities of the war. help the children to compen- Also, the reading room sate for the years of schooling at the branch of Turkey’s lost during the seven-year-old As the first of its kind in velop their own learning and Bahçeşehir University, located Syrian crisis. the northern part of the coun- general knowledge. in Al-Bab District, was supplied The project has so far try, this initiative by QRCS Another dimension of the with books in a wide range of covered more than 76,000 secures educational aids and project is to improve the qual- fields. Membership cards will students, including 66,000 reading materials, as well as ity of socio-psychological sup- be issued for both university Automotive at Jaidah Group with Pick Me Up Limousine officials at a handover ceremony. young children. attracts the teenagers to de- port services provided by QRCS students and outside visitors. 2018: A fruitful year for Ooredoo with important milestones

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK yet, with the participation DOHA of a number of the world’s BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS greatest runners including AS a market leader in digi- O Ooredoo successfully demonstrates breathtaking Sir Mo Farah, winner of an tal transformation, Ooredoo potential of 5G Olympic gold medal in 2016. Qatar has had a phenomenal Ooredoo’s innovative year in 2018 with several key O Ooredoo was the first operator in Qatar to launch eSIM and first-to-Qatar advertis- achievements, the company O More than 400,000 homes are now connected to ing and promotions were said in a press statement Ooredoo’s fibre network also a huge hit in 2018. The on Saturday. Ooredoo ‘High 5’ video and Perhaps the biggest O Ooredoo Nojoom loyalty programme adds another 28 the subsequent fan-created achievement – and most partner companies videos proved to be tremen- prominent globally –was O Ooredoo Mobile Money becomes one of the most popular dously popular with Qatar the launch, in May, of the mobile financial products in the country nationals and residents. The world’s first commercial Ooredoo National Day video Customs officers honoured 5G network. and accompanying Aug- This significant step mented Reality promotion towards the life-changing Significant progress was already present in the port- caused industry excitement for foiling smuggling attempts technology being made made in home connectivity folio. Nojoom now encom- all over the world. widely available was swiftly when Ooredoo Qatar con- passes more than 250 of the “Some of the biggest followed by the rapid roll- firmed more than 400,000 best brands in Qatar and has changes Ooredoo brought to TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK out of network tower instal- homes were connected to its run several successful cam- Qatar in 2018 were around DOHA lation, network testing in fibre network, a milestone paigns to boost the earning our digital experience and the Qatari desert and the achieved in November 2018 and using of points during thinking digitally. Enhance- PRESIDENT of the Gen- arrival of the world’s first that strengthened the com- the course of the year. ments to our mobile apps, eral Authority Customs home broadband devices pany’s position as a leading Ooredoo Mobile Money retail experience and inter- (GAC) Ahmed bin Ab- for testing, which showed telecommunications com- has become one of the most nal procedures have all led dullah al Jammal has the phenomenal speeds pany and reinforced Qatar’s popular mobile financial to a dramatic reduction in honoured nine customs available. vision of becoming one of products in the country with our environmental impact, officers of Hamad In- Further testing of the the world’s best-connected Ooredoo customers enjoy- an increase in customer ternational Airport, breathtaking potential of 5G countries. Ooredoo’s fibre ing the benefits of electronic satisfaction through being Air Cargo Customs and came at an event dedicated network offers customers payroll, mobile wallet and able to support and activate Hamad Port Customs to the technology at The a leading experience with digital remittance services Ooredoo Customers more for their efforts in de- Pearl, Doha, where Oore- advanced features includ- all combined into a simple quickly and efficiently, and tecting and foiling the doo Qatar displayed several ing high-speed internet ac- mobile app. most importantly the ar- smuggling of drug into Smart Cities solutions and cess of up to 10Gbps – the More than QR3 billion of rival of real innovation to the country. applications that will be world’s highest speed and salaries were paid to Oore- Qatar. Chat support in the available in Qatar. Innova- only available in 10 coun- doo Mobile Money custom- Ooredoo app has proven to tive, life-changing technolo- tries worldwide, according ers in 2018 and several of be highly popular with cus- gies including a driverless to an Arthur D Little report the country’s leading ex- tomers, as have the Ooredoo aerial taxi, connected yacht, – as well as high-definition change houses have been in- promotions are available 5G services in moving vehi- audio services and qual- tegrated in order to provides to users of our app,” the cles and an 8K virtual reality ity 4K entertainment with customers with more choice statement said. experience were all demon- Ooredoo tv, recognised as and even better exchange Manar Khalifa al Mu- strated, allowing people to the most popular entertain- rates. raikhi, director PR and cor- have a glimpse of the tech- ment service in Qatar. In line with Ooredoo Qa- porate communications at nology of the future. Ooredoo Qatar’s partner- tar’s commitment to sup- Ooredoo, said, “2018 has Moving into mobile com- ship with the Qatar Business porting the local community been a memorable year for munications, Ooredoo Qatar Incubation Center (QBIC) of Qatar, 2018 saw the com- Ooredoo Qatar. In line with was the first operator in the continued through the Digi- pany continue its support Qatar National Vision 2030, country – and one of only a tal and Beyond incubator, for many health initiatives Ooredoo has made consid- few regionally – to launch managed by Ooredoo, which and projects including the erable contributions to the eSIM, offering customers a provides support and spon- Fahad Bin Jassem Kidney development of ICT in Qa- seamless mobile telecoms sorship to a number of start- Centre, the Ooredoo Cancer tar, raising the profile of the experience. eSIM technol- ups offering different servic- Awareness Centre and many country and leveraging both ogy allows mobile phones to es based on technology and others – with Ooredoo al- resources and intellectual work without a traditional communications. ways on the forefront of pro- potential to ensure impres- SIM card, enabling the user Ooredoo Nojoom, one moting a healthy lifestyle, sive progress. We are proud to switch between several of Qatar’s most reward- physical activity and social to be an integral part of the FOOTBALL TEAM HONOURS ITS SPONSORS: ‘Mashakhil Foot Ball Club’ team on Industrial area Street lines easily without having ing loyalty programmes, responsibility. digital revolution in Qatar, Number No. 1 honoured its sponsors at a special ceremony recently. Thanveer, MD of Unimac company, to physically remove and re- added another 28 partners The 2018 Doha Ooredoo and look forward to another and Assad, GM of Lloyds group,were presented with mementos by team managers Muneer, Jahfer, Ummer, insert a SIM. to the list of top companies Marathon was the biggest successful year in 2019.” captain Nasser and coach Jaison. (TNN) Sunday, January 6, 2019 05 Reports by Ailyn Agonia For events and press releases email Kabayan Corner [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222

Blogger Zeke Tunay welcomes the New Year with family enjoying Souq Waqif Winter Festival.

New Year’s Eve scenes at Souq Waqif Myla Laja celebrates New Year with members of Scouts Royale Brotherhood Qatar Alumni Association. Expatriate Filipinos ring in New Year on a hopeful note Filipinos love to start the of rapid changes in the world of business and to be a highly com- New Year on a hopeful petitive person in the market. She also said, “My wish for the note, which is reflected in Philippines is for the government their new year’s resolu- to keep up the fast progression of the infrastructure development tions and wishes. These and for all business sectors to wishes are mainly about collaborate with the government projects to realise the target of leading a healthier life- the country to become the fastest style, doing better in their growing economy in Southeast Asia. For Qatar, I wish the coun- careers and wishing for try to be the global business and more happiness for them- sports hubs in the Middle East in 2019 and maintain its number selves as well as their one rank as the richest country in the world.” near and dear ones. Pinoy Basketball of Qatar (PI- BAQ) founder Pat Carido hopes EW Year has always for continuous efforts by the been an important Bryan Ricafrente aspires for personal growth in 2019. Irene Singian bonds with friends on New Year’s Eve. Philippine government towards holiday for Filipinos growth in all sectors such as in whether they are in education, agriculture, infra- the Philippines or structure and economy. He also Nabroad. Filipinos love to usher in hopes for the blockade against the occasion with mirth and gai- Qatar to be lifted and for his sec- ety, observing traditions believed ond home to be more resilient in to attract good luck. the face of challenges. Among the important tradi- “Our family tradition during tions Filipinos observe during the new year is to spend it together in New Year celebrations in which- the comforts of our home and of- ever part of the world they are, is fering a prayer for a peaceful and to gather all the members of the prosperous new year for all of us,” families to partake of the festive Pat shared. meal during the media noche Myla Laja of Scouts Royale (New Year’s Eve dinner). The Brotherhood Qatar Alumni Asso- dinner spread always includes ciation (SRBQAA) welcomed the round fruits as a symbol of pros- new year with members of their perity. Making noises to drive off brotherhood. She wishes for more evil spirits that bring bad luck, economic growth for Qatar and switching on lights and opening peace in the region. doors as soon as the clock strikes Jehmar Tabili with family. Doha-based Megaworld executive welcomes the New Year in the Philippines with daughters. Philippine Professional Or- 12 midnight as well as going to ganization (PPO) Qatar new church are the common practices selves and their loved ones. true for other Filipinos in Qatar. tar, and through that, be able to being able to keep a happy bal- Chairman Jehmar Tabili hopes among the Filipinos. According to a survey conduct- Talking to Qatar Tribune, ex- inspire people to use social media ance between work and life. to foster an ideal leadership skill Filipinos also love to start ed by Social Weather Stations and pats shared their personal wishes to empower and spread positive He also said, “My wish for as he leads the umbrella group of the New Year on a hopeful note, reported by online news site Rap- as well as their hopes for their inspiration to everyone.” the Philippines is for its citizens around 13 Filipino professional which is reflected in their new pler, 46 percent of Filipino adults home country and their second Zeke said he welcomed the to learn how to use social media groups. He said, “I hope to have year’s resolutions and wishes. listed down their New Year’s reso- home Qatar. New Year together with his family more responsibly. And for Qatar, the heart to lead my family, my These wishes are mainly about lutions in 2017 but only 6 percent Zeke Tunay, one of the most in Souq Waqif where they enjoyed I hope all of us expats truly unite loved ones, our congregation and leading a healthier lifestyle, doing fulfilled all or almost all of what popular Filipino bloggers in Qa- watching the colourful street pa- and foster more inclusivity in the the community. In 2019, I will better in their careers and wish- they promised in 2018. This out- tar and behind the Best Life Qatar rades and festive drumbeats as community. Avoid any crab men- work as a servant of the commu- ing for more happiness for them- come, however, does not discour- blog, said, “I hope part of the Winter Festival. They tality and have mutual respect nity.” age Filipinos to be able to serve also dined at a Qatari café and for one another, appreciate what Jehmar also hopes for peace- from welcom- the community then watched the new year’s we have and persevere in genu- ful resolution of political issues ing another more through countdown on TV. inely helping others to help them- in the Philippines and for Qatar year with my blog by About his hopes for Qatar, selves.” to continuously be accommoda- their new list providing Zeke said he wishes for more em- Bryan Ricafrente, a mem- tive for all expats. He also wishes of wishes and information ployment opportunities to open ber of Filipino theatre group for the continued lowering of oil hopes. The that’s help- up in the country and for Qatar Tanghalang Overseas Pinoy, has price in the country. same is ful especially to continue to position itself as his eyes set on personal develop- Irene Ainza-Singian, an active to the expat economic leader in the region. ment and growth in 2019. He said, member of the community, also families He also hopes that his compatri- “As I welcome the year 2019, I am shared her wishes for the new here in Qa- ots back home will have more determined to devote more of my year. She said, “The year 2018 was confidence in the Phil- time to education. I will finish my for me a year of realisation where- ippine economy and MBA and learn to speak and write in during the last quarter I found start investing in it. Arabic. I will engage myself in a myself overcoming challenges in Joseph Timothy productive financial and entre- life. My resolution for 2019 is to Rivera, chairman of preneurial opportunities which be more focused on what really the Association of will help me build my own busi- matters in life in terms of family, Filipino Real Estate ness back home. Moreover, a plan friends and career. I will indulge Executives in Qa- to travel in the USA and Europe is myself in activities that encour- tar (AFREEQ), as- also part of my list. But most im- age self-development and learn- pires to be commit- portantly, I will spend more qual- ings.” ted in adopting a ity time with my family.” Irene also wishes for peace and healthier life- Bryan also thanked Qatar for economic growth for the Philip- style and the opportunities it offers to all of pines and for more economic sta- expats and wished for more bless- bility for Qatar so the country can ings and resilience for the govern- continue supporting and opening ment. more doors of opportunities to all Megaworld International Vice expats. Irene and her friends wel- President for Sales (MEA1) Bhem comed the new year with a festive Asperilla said she would work dinner, singing and dancing, and towards tackling the challenges some parlour games. Joseph Rivera rings in New Year at home with family. 06 Sunday, January 6, 2019 Pakistan / Philippines / Asia Car bomb injures six people in Pakistan’s Peshawar Two alleged Rohingya drug dealers found dead in Bangladesh

PESHAWAR: A car bomb injured six people in Pakistan’s northwestern city of Peshawar on Satur- DHAKA: Bangladesh police on Saturday found the bullet-ridden bodies of two alleged Rohingya day, police said, with the blast ripping through multiple storefronts. drug dealers in a southeastern coastal town notorious for its connection with the Myanmar meth News Officers said a 10 kilogramme improvised explosive device (IED) was fitted to a car parked trade. in brief in the Saddar area of the city. Teknaf town police chief Prodip Kumar Das said the bodies were found lying next to a highway “It was an IED explosion and the explosive material was fitted inside the vehicle,” beside the sea and some 10,000 meth pills were recovered from their possession. Peshawar city police chief Qazi Jamil-ur-Rehman said. He said all six injured, including “Both of these refugees were... notorious drug dealers in the region. We’re suspecting they two women, were in a stable condition. (AFP) were killed in a gang fight over sharing profits,” he said.(AFP)

Batocabe gunman who killed Taliban take 15 civilians hostages in west Afghanistan Philippine politician surrenders

DPA Rod district, where the mili- MANILA: The man who shot and killed AKO Bicol Rep. Rodel KABUL tants control at least 80 per Seven Afghan security personnel killed by Taliban Batocabe surrendered to authorities on Thursday, hours after the cent of the territory, the of- KABUL: At least seven border police have been killed in a Taliban attack in southern Kandahar prov- Philippine National Police (PNP) tagged Daraga Mayor Carlwyn Baldo TALIBAN militants have ficials added. Earlier, At least ince, provincial governor spokesman Aziz Ahmad Azizi said Saturday. as the mastermind. taken at least 15 government 12 civilians were released from Four others were wounded in the clashes which took place in Spin Boldak district of the prov- Henry Yuson confessed to the crime when he surrendered on employees captive in western a Taliban prison in southern ince, Azizi added. Thursday night, Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde said Farah Province, say Afghan Helmand province thanks Following the assassination of a powerful Kandahar police chief in October, Taliban militants in a news briefing in Pili, Camarines Sur on Friday. officials. The workers were to an overnight military op- have ramped up attacks on various parts of the province. Yuson admitted being the gunman and pointed to Baldo as the heading to their offices on the eration, provincial governor On Thursday, at least six Afghan army soldiers were killed and seven others wounded in Taliban mastermind. outskirts of the city of Farah, spokesman Omar Zwak said attacks on a base and nearby checkpoint in Kandahar. The Taliban has ramped up their attacks Albayalde said Yuson came forward after Baldo failed to give the province’s capital, when on Saturday. on security forces and government facilities in recent months, while Afghan and US troops have them the promised P5 million reward for killing Batocabe. Yuson they were taken by the mili- The operation was con- increased operations against the militants’ field commanders.(DPA) apologized to the Batocabe family for his crime. He said Baldo tants, local council members ducted by the elite NDS forces ordered him and the other suspects to plan the lawmaker’s killing. Khair Mohammad Norzai and of the Afghan spy agency in “The mayor wants to permanently sit [as the mayor of] Daraga Dadullah Qaneh said. the provice’s Nahr-e-Saraj dis- imprisoned by Taliban forces curity forces. Afghan special saw hundreds of civilians, in- and he promised us that if he were the mayor, our livelihood will They were probably trans- trict, Zwak said. for various reasons, including forces conducted several res- cluding women and children, continue and we will continuously receive money from him,” he ferred to the province’s Posht The detainees had been cooperating with Afghan se- cue missions in 2018. Those freed from Taliban captivity. said in Filipino. (PHILSTAR.COM)

Turkey president to visit Pakistan with Manila police on full alert for investors: Qureshi TRIBUNE.COM.PK black Nazarene procession Maarif Foundation (TMF) ISLAMABAD last month. President Erdogan also FOREIGN Minister Shah said that transfer of Pak- Mehmood Qureshi on Turk schools to the TMF is Friday said that Turkish a great example of strong re- President Reccep Tayyip lationships between the two Erdogan will bring many countries, said Qureshi, add- investors from his country ing that the Turkish leader during his Pakistan visit on also thanked the people and an invitation, which he ac- government of Pakistan for cepted during Prime Min- ister Imran Khan’s recent visit to Ankara. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad, Qureshi said the two-day official visit to Turkey re- One-to-one meet mained very successful, dur- ing which PM Imran had Pakistan FM says, President one-to-one and delegation Erdogan had accepted PM level discussions with the Imran’s invitation to visit Turkish leadership. Pakistan and vowed to bring Foreign Minister potential investors along Qureshi accompanied the with him. Qureshi said the premier in the Ankara visit. one-to-one meeting between He said President Er- the two leaders, which was dogan had accepted PM initially scheduled to last Imran’s invitation to visit Pakistan and vowed to bring 30 minutes, lasted for two many potential investors and a half hours from his country along with him. Qureshi said the one- to-one meeting between that gesture. The foreign the two leaders, which was minister said a high level co- initially scheduled to last 30 operative council will also be minutes, lasted for two and a established between the two half hours. countries. Foreign minis- The minister said that the ters of the two countries will Turkish president also ex- meet in the midst of this year pressed his pleasure over the to work out the modalities of (File photo) NCRPO chief Guillermo Eleazar leads the inspection of Quirino Grandstand in Manila to provide security to the devotees attending the Black Nazarene procession on Supreme Court of Pakistan’s the council, he added. January 9. decision of declaring Pak- Qureshi said a trilateral Turk Education Foundation summit will also be held in yesterday conducted an aerial More young devotees Qui- – a group backed by Fethul- Istanbul between Pakistan, The police alert comes in response to and walk-around inspection apo Church pastoral vicar Fr. lah Gulen – a banned outfit. Turkey and Afghanistan. of the six-kilomter route of the Daniel Voltaire Hui said that The apex court had or- Afghan President Ashraf an intelligence report that members of The police are on full alert. procession. more young people are be- dered to hand over custody Ghani has also responded a terror group might create trouble The threat is not serious, but More than 9,000 security coming devotees of the more of all 28 Pak-Turk schools positively to attend the we are not taking the personnel will be deployed for than 400-year-old image of the in Pakistan to the Turkiye summit, he added. PHILSTAR Estrada said city officials intelligence report lightly. All this year’s procession of the Black Nazarene, which many MANILA, PHILIPPINES have met with leaders of the the department heads of the Black Nazarene. believe is miraculous as many Muslim community in Quiapo All districts of the NCRPO have given testimonies that THE Manila city government to coordinate preparations for city government will be there will deploy additional person- through the Black Nazarene and the police are on full alert this year’s traslacion to assure to monitor the traslacion nel, aside from the 2,000 from their prayers have been an- to secure the devotees of the that the participants are safe. the Manila Police District. swered. Black Nazarene during the “Combined personnel of the Joseph Estrada The personnel would be “The number of young scheduled traslacion on Jan. different departments of the deployed in each of the 10 seg- devotees of the Black Naza- 9, Manila Mayor Joseph Es- city government, such as the ments of the route. rene is increasing and based on trada said yesterday. Task Force Clean up composed in the traslacion. He also or- Vendors would be cleared this observation, their number Estrada said the Manila of the Department of Public dered Manila Traffic and Park- from the streets for the proces- might already be 50 percent,” Police District is on alert af- Services (DPS), engineering ing Bureau (MTPB) chief Den- sion that is expected to take at said Hui. By “young devotees” ter receiving an intelligence department, the Manila Ac- nis Alcoreza and MASA chief least 15 hours and will follow he is referring to those who are report that members of a Is- tion and Special Assignment Jimmy de Pedro to conduct pa- the same routes as last year. 13 years old up to the late 30s. lamist terrorist group might (MASA), the Bureau of Fire trol operations since Friday up Meanwhile, Sen. Nancy Bi- These young devotees might create trouble. Protection (BFP), MPD will be to the actual traslacion on Jan. nay expressed belief that the have just started off as being “The police are on full alert. there to make the traslacion 9 to ensure the smooth flow of miraculous Black Nazarene companions of their parents, The threat is not serious, but we peaceful, orderly and clean,” the procession. brings her luck. who are devotees and went to are not taking the intelligence Estrada said. National Capital Regional Binay urged the millions of hear mass at the Quiapo Church Pakistani PM Imran Khan and Turkish President Recep Tayyip report lightly. All the depart- , The Quiapo Church execu- Police Office (NCRPO) chief devotees of the Black Nazarene and attended processions. But Erdogan shake hands after a joint press conference at the ment heads of the city govern- tive committee is expecting at Director Guillermo Eleazar said to help make the feast peaceful as they grow older, they begin presidential complex in Ankara, on Friday. (AFP) ment will be there to monitor least 5 million devotees of the they already have security in and orderly. “I hope no one will to decide on their own that they the traslacion,” Estrada said. Black Nazarene to participate place for the traslacion. Eleazar be injured,” she said in Filipino. also want to become devotees. Taiwan leader urges democratic allies to protect Taipei’s sovereignty

AFP island as well as poaching principle -- a reference to the and military ally. Tsai said thoritarian mainland. But slid- TAIPEI several of its dwindling diplo- main opposition parties. China’s increasingly muscular ing freedoms in Hong Kong in matic allies. Tsai hit out at Beijing’s rhetoric towards Taiwan was a recent years have done little to TAIWAN’S president called on Tsai’s comments capped willingness to bypass her elect- test of whether democratic al- endear the Taiwanese people allies to help defend its sov- a week of escalating rhetoric ed government as “a continua- lies would protect each other. to the idea of a similar deal for ereignty Saturday, accusing between the two neighbours, tion of its deliberate campaign “If the international com- them from Beijing. China of waging a “deliberate sparked by a landmark speech to undermine and subvert our munity fails to speak up for Tsai said it would be im- campaign” to undermine the from Chinese president Xi Jin- democratic process and create and assist Taiwan under the possible for her government or island’s democracy by refusing ping on Wednesday. division in our society”. circumstances we face today, I any Taiwanese politician to ac- to talk to her government. Xi described Taiwan’s uni- “At a time when we are have to ask which country will cept Xi’s recent remarks “with- Relations between Taiwan fication with the mainland as exhausting efforts to avoid be next?” she asked. out betraying the trust and will and China have been at a low “inevitable” and reiterated Bei- provocation and miscommuni- Xi has been touting the of the people of Taiwan”. since Tsai came to power in jing’s willingness to use force if cation, China’s actions are un- “one country, two systems” Taiwanese frustration 2016, refusing to acknowledge necessary, especially if Taiwan helpful and contrary to demo- model for Taiwan. has also been compounded that the self-ruled island is ever declares formal independ- cratic practices,” she said in a Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen talks to journalists in Taipei, Taiwan. A version was implement- recently by allegations from part of “one China”. ence. briefing with foreign media on ed in Hong Kong after Britain the government that Beijing Beijing unilaterally cut He also said Beijing was Saturday. ing ruled separately since they The United States diplo- handed the city back to China is not doing enough to in- off communication with her willing to talk to political par- China still sees Taiwan as split in 1949 after a civil war. matically recognises China in 1997 as a way to guarantee form its neighbour about an administration and stepped ties and groups in Taiwan that part of its territory to be reuni- The schism is one of pro- over Taiwan but it remains the kind of liberties and gov- outbreak of African swine fe- up military drills around the recognised their “one China” fied, despite the two sides be- found geopolitical importance. Taipei’s staunchest political ernment unseen on the au- ver on the mainland. India / World Sunday, January 6, 2019 07

Ex-N Korea envoy NEWS Mumbai court declares Vijay Mallya ‘fugitive’ urges missing IN BRIEF IANS colleague to declare Mallya a ‘fugitive eco- After a person is declared a appear before it on August MUMBAI nomic offender’ under the new 27, but he failed to honour the settle in South Karnataka hikes act, to enable confiscation of ‘fugitive economic offend- court summons, besides other tax on petrol, IN a significant victory for the all his properties, estimated at er’, the prosecuting agency notices, summons and arrest diesel by 2 % investigating agencies, a Mum- over Rs12,000 crore. is vested with the powers warrants by the ED wanting to AFP bai Special Court on Saturday However, through his law- to confiscate all his assets question him. SEOUL BENGALURU: The Karna- declared absconder liquor yers, Mallya told the Special He flew out of the country taka coalition government baron Vijay Mallya a ‘fugitive’ Court that he had not fled the and properties to recover around March 2016 even as A former North Korean diplo- increased the state tax under the Fugitive Economic country but left in the ordinary the dues a consortium of 13 banks -- mat who defected to the South on petrol and diesel by 2 Offenders Act, 2018. course to attend a meeting in led by the State Bank of India urged an ex-colleague miss- percent with effect from A Special Prevention Switzerland in March 2016 at turn to India will face criminal (SBI) -- was preparing to initi- ing in Italy to come and settle January 1, said an official of Money Laundering Act the World Motor Sport Council prosecution. ate loan recovery proceedings in Seoul Saturday, as the rare statement on Saturday. (PMLA) Court in Mumbai gave and the arrest warrant against After the person is declared against him for over Rs 9,000 asylum bid makes global head- “As the fuel prices its verdict in a case filed by the him was issued much later. Vijay Mallya. a ‘fugitive economic offender’, crore. lines. declined after fall in crude Enforcement Directorate (ED) Special PMLA Court Judge the prosecuting agency is vest- Late last year, Indian gov- Jo Song Gil, the North’s oil rates in the overseas in June 2018. MS Azmi will start hearing rest warrant has been issued ed with the powers to confis- ernment had filed extradition acting ambassador to Rome, market since November, the In the first of its kind case arguments on confiscation of in respect of a scheduled of- cate all his assets and proper- proceedings against him which went into hiding with his wife state tax has been revised under the FEOA, on June 22 Mallya’s properties from Feb- fence and who has left India ties to recover the dues. he has contested. Pending the in November and is seeking 2 percent to 32 per cent on last year, the ED moved the ruary. Under the FEOA, any to avoid criminal prosecution Mallya, 63, was summoned final verdict in the case, he is asylum, according to Seoul’s petrol and to 21 per cent Special PMLA Court seeking to person against whom an ar- or is abroad or refuses to re- by the Special Court here to currently on bail in London. intelligence authorities. on diesel since January 1, It would be the first high- 2019,” said a statement by profile defection of a North the chief minister’s office Korean diplomat since 2016 here. (IANS) when the then deputy ambas- sador to London, Thae Yong Ho, switched sides to settle in Violent backlash rages against Seoul. Jo has not contacted AgustaWestland Seoul’s spy agency since he went into hiding, suggesting case: Middleman he was seeking asylum in a third country in the West, pos- Michel sent to women entry in Kerala temple sibly the US, according to sev- eral media reports. judicial custody But Thae, who said he The Sabarimala temple has been at the centre of showdown over a SC judgement since Sept once worked with Jo at Pyong- yang’s foreign ministry, wrote AFP an open letter urging his ex- THIRUVANANTHAPURAM colleague to come to the South instead and work together to TWIN arson and bomb at- help the two Koreas reunify. tacks rocked southern India Saturday, continuing a violent backlash that followed the en- try of two women into a Hindu temple that forbids female Moscow demands devotees. answers after FBI The Sabarimala temple in Kerala state has been at the arrests Russian Christian James Michel. centre of a prolonged show- down between religious hard- AFP IANS liners and authorities since MOSCOW NEW DELHI September, when India’s top court overturned a ban on RUSSIA said Saturday it want- A Delhi court on Saturday women aged 10 to 50 setting ed an explanation from Wash- sent British national Christian foot inside. ington over the arrest of one of James Michel, the middleman Police said unidentified its nationals, as Moscow con- in the Rs3,600-crore Agus- attackers hurled a home- tinued to hold a US citizen for taWestland VVIP chopper made bomb at the home of a alleged espionage. deal case, to judicial custody politician from the rightwing FBI agents arrested Dmit- till February 26. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ry Makarenko on December Michel, who was with the and set ablaze the office of 29 on Saipan, a US island in Enforcement Directorate (ED) its Hindu nationalist parent the western Pacific and he had since December 22, was pro- group Rashtriya Swayamsevak since been taken to Florida, duced before Special Judge Sangh (RSS). a Russian foreign ministry Arvind Kumar around 2 p.m. Both are opposed to the statement said. who sent him to judicial custo- court’s order to allow women It did not detail the accusa- dy. The ED sought his judicial inside the temple. tions against him but said the custody in connection with its No injuries were reported, US authorities had failed to probe into a money laundering police said. The fresh attacks inform them of his arrest and case. came hours after unknown at- they had only found out from In the court, ED counsel tackers bombed the house of a Police detain a member of the youth wing of Congress party during a demonstration in Kochi, Kerala, on Friday. (REUTERS) his family. D.P. Singh said the audit re- politician linked to the state’s Meanwhile, a top Russian ports submitted during the tri- ruling Communist Party, plated hilltop temple. Modi, a member of the BJP, of inciting violence in the state. diplomat on Saturday said the al of the Italian court appeared which has vowed to implement A third woman from Sri Police said unidentified joined calls by his party and Women are barred from a case of Paul Whelan, the US to be “factually incorrect” and the court order. One person Lanka said she entered the attackers hurled a home- the RSS for a statewide shut- handful of Hindu temples in national detained in Moscow, hence it was required to to be has died and more than 270 temple on Thursday night but made bomb at the home of down to protest the women’s India, including Sabarimala, was very serious. seen whether the Italian court others have been injured since this was disputed by the tem- a politician from the BJP entrance. where it was considered a ta- Whelan, a security offi- had based its decision on the Wednesday, when thousands ple authorities, who performed Modi’s party accuses the boo for centuries before the cial at a US auto parts com- same audit report. protested after two women a “purification” ritual after the and set ablaze the office of state government of backing ban was given legal force by pany and former US Marine, Singh also informed the devotees in their 40s prayed two other women made their its Hindu nationalist parent “anti-religious” groups to vio- Kerala High Court in 1991. was arrested on December 28 court that the investigation inside the temple. way into the shrine. group RSS late Hindu traditions. But the Supreme Court in “while carrying out an act of into Michel’s role had been The two local women had More than 3,000 protest- Hindu groups believe that a landmark judgement in Sep- espionage”, the FSB security fruitful. “We have investi- become the first to access the ers have either been arrested or women of menstruating age tember overturned the Kerala service announced. gated how hawala cash circu- shrine since the landmark taken into preventive custody and the left-leaning parties but should not enter the temple court’s ruling after six women “The situation around lated through multiple bank verdict and months-long of after multiple clashes between tensions in the region have because they are “impure” and lawyers petitioned it in 2006, Mr Whelan is very serious,” accounts,” he said, adding siege by Hindu hardliners that police and demonstrators. escalated since the women en- the temple deity, Ayyappa, was challenging a ban they said Deputy Foreign Minister Ser- that the agency had identified forced dozens of women devo- Kerala has a history of po- tered the temple on January 2. celibate. The Communist Party violated their fundamental gei Ryabkov told RIA Novosti Michel’s properties purchased tees to retreat from the gold- litical violence between Hindu Prime Minister Narendra has accused the BJP and RSS rights. news agency. out of the proceeds of crime. “During questioning, Michel has given contradic- tory answers to various ques- tions and he was not able to AIMIM legislator to be Govt focusing on increasing connectivity: PM Modi explain the contradictions,” Singh said. Telengana pro-tem speaker IANS the country,” said the Prime Tatanagar to Badampahar. BHUBANESWAR Minister. The Prime Minister earlier Modi laid the foundation HYDERABAD: Mumtaz Ahmed Khan of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul He said his government launched a slew of projects stone for four laning of 43.2 km Muslimeen (AIMIM) will be the Pro-tem speaker of the newly-elected Tel- PRIME Minister Narendra Modi wanted to build a new India. worth over Rs4,500 crore in Rimuli-Koida section of NH- 6 schoolchildren, angana Assembly, whose first session will commence on January 17. on Saturday said the central gov- The Prime Minister ear- Baripada. This is the sec- 215, 104.2 km Singara-Binjaba- Mumtaz Ahmed Khan, the senior most member of the Assembly, will ernment is giving importance on lier launched a slew of projects ond visit of Modi to Odisha hal section of NH-6 and 53.2 driver killed in take oath as Pro-tem Speaker on January 16. Governor E.S.L. Narasim- increasing connectivity across worth over Rs4,500 crore in km Koida-Rajmunda section of han will administer the oath to Khan, who represents Charminar con- the country, as he launched pro- Baripada. This is the second visit in less than a fortnight NH-215. He inaugurated pass- Indian bus crash stituency. Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao said on Saturday that jects worth over Rs 4,500 crore of Modi to Odisha in less than a port Sewa Kendras at Bhadrak, against the background of the landslide victory given by the people to in Odisha’s Baripada district. fortnight. park. He also inaugurated dou- Cuttack, Jajpur, Aska, Keonjhar AFP his Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), it has been decided to commence “Today we are at that stage The Prime Minister dedi- bling of Naranpur-Basantpur and Dhenkanal. SHIMLA the Assembly proceedings during the auspicious ‘Uttarayana’ days. The of the 21st century when there is cated the Balasore-Haldia-Dur- and Chillikidara-Sagadapata line He also inaugurated the con- Assembly session, beginning on ‘Ekadasi’, will continue till January 20. a lot of work to be done on con- gapur section of Paradip-Hal- that will connect mineral-rich servation and restoration works SIX children were killed along- On the first day, the newly elected MLAs will take oath one after another nectivity. That’s why our govern- dia-Durgapur LPG Pipeline of Keonjhar and Jajpur districts. for Rasikaray temple and the ex- side their driver and 12 more and the programme is likely to continue for about two hours, according ment is constantly focusing on Indian Oil Corp Ltd (IOCL) and The Prime Minister flagged off cavated structure at the ancient were injured after their bus fell to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office.(IANS) increasing connectivity across the Balasore multi modal logistic the second passenger train from Haripurgarh fort. into a gorge in northern India on Saturday, police said. The driver of the bus also died in the accident, while sev- KASHMIR CARPETED WITH SNOW! en injured students were said UN concerned over India returning to be in a critical condition af- ter their vehicle crashed in the Rohingyas to Myanmar: Official Himalayan mountains. “The dead include six IANS The UN maintains that con- HCR. They had been detained school children and the driver UNITED NATIONS ditions are not safe for the Roh- by India since then. of the bus,” Rohit Malpani, ingyas to return home. The family was registered a senior police officer in Sir- THE UN is “very concerned” Asked if Guterres would in- with the UNHCR as refugees. maur district, told AFP. over India sending back Ro- tervene and talk to Indian lead- It was among the second group All children aboard were hingya refugees to Myanmar ers about it, Haq indicated that to be repatriated to Myanmar between four and 14 years old, without the world body’s refu- there were no immediate plans in the last four months. he added. gee agency ascertaining if they for him to get involved. “Despite repeated requests, The children were students are voluntarily returning, ac- “There are movements on the UNHCR did not receive at a school in a remote area cording to an official here. the ground about which they a response from the Indian of mountainous Himachal “Whenever any family is re- (UNHCR) are concerned, but authorities for access to the Pradesh state. turned, we want to make sure they are in charge of this par- family to assess the voluntary Officials did not explain that the nature of their return ticular file and we will see how nature of their decision to re- the cause of the accident. was voluntary and UNHCR it goes with their efforts,” Haq turn,” Haq said. Careless driving and bad, (UN High Commissioner for said. A Rohingya family of five The UNHCR said in a state- narrow and winding roads in Human Rights) was not able -- parents and three children -- ment from Geneva that it regret- the Himalayas cause frequent to assess the voluntary nature was sent back to Myanmar on ted India’s decision to repatriate accidents, with vehicles often of that return. So we are very Thursday. the Rohingyas to Myanmar and slipping into deep gorges. concerned about this,” said UN The Indian authorities said said it “continues to request ac- In India an average of Secretary-General Antonio Gu- that the family had entered the cess and seek clarification on Kashmiris walk on a snow-covered path in the interior of Dal Lake in Srinagar on Saturday after Friday’s 150,000 people die in road ac- terres’ Deputy Spokesperson country illegally in 2014, or the circumstances under which heavy snowfall. (EPA-EFE) cidents each year. Farhan Haq on Friday. in 2013, according to the UN- the return has taken place”. 08 Sunday, January 6, 2019

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

Whale Hunting Makes Japan A ‘Rogue Nation’ Syria Pullout Abdication It’s high time Japanese whalers joined world’s Of American Leadership overwhelming majority to end a cruel practice

ONE are the days when the great outrageous flouting of a long-established whales were hunted around the world. and still necessary global effort to preserve A complete withdrawal of US troops from Syria will further diminish America’s GA worldwide moratorium on commer- whale species and help them thrive. cial whaling that went into effect 33 years The International Whaling Commis- credibility & leadership in world, and sharply increase regional security threats ago has mostly ended the practice, reviving sion’s moratorium extends to coastal wa- the numbers and prospects of the majestic ters. Japan says it no longer wants to par- RON KLEIN AND HALIE SOIFER sea creatures — although some whale spe- ticipate. But that decision makes Japan, TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE cies are still considered threatened or en- essentially, a rogue whaling nation in the dangered. view of animal welfare organisations. S President Donald Trump’s recent But among the more than 80 nations Japanese whalers are likely to find most- decision to withdraw all 2,000 US that belong to the International Whaling ly minke whales in Japanese coastal waters, troops from Syria epitomises his ad- Commission and have signed on to its ban and although their populations are healthy ministration’s deeply flawed foreign on commercial whaling, Japan has always off Antarctica, they are more threatened off Upolicy. The president’s abrupt and been a renegade member. Its whalers con- the coast of Japan. Conservationists and the reckless decision was reportedly reached tinue to hunt and kill hundreds of whales International Whaling Commission con- against the guidance of US military leaders, each year under an exemption for “scien- sider all these species of large whales to be including Defence Secretary James Mattis. tific research,” which conservationists con- living under unstable conditions. Even if As Mattis asserted in his resignation letter, sider a ridiculous sham. Then they sell the their numbers are not in immediate danger, a worldview defined by “treating allies with meat from the animals. Early last year Ja- they’re facing new environmental challeng- respect and also being clear-eyed about pan killed 333 minke whales —122 of which es. Whales are threatened not just by hunt- both malign actors and strategic com- were pregnant. (Whales are slow to mature ers, but also by climate change, pollution petitors” is incompatible with the Trump’s and they reproduce in small numbers, so and toxic runoff and ships that strike them. views. In other words, Trump’s withdrawal the demise of a pregnant whale is a double Japan should reassess its decision, stay from Syria is a betrayal of our allies and a blow to the population.) in the commission and give up whaling. boon to our adversaries. It’s not ‘America Then, last week, Japan went a big step There is no reason to continue a practice First’ in any respect. Rather, it’s an ‘Iran further, announcing that it would leave that is cruel — the whales, often, don’t die and Russia First’ policy. the International Whaling Commission al- instantly — and depletes the stock. The days Trump lacked a coherent strategy and together and resume commercial whaling are past when Japan needed whale meat to defined objective in Syria before his abrupt starting in July. Japan said it would stop feed its people. Eating whale meat in Ja- troop-withdrawal announcement. While a the so-called research whaling in the Ant- pan is a dying custom. It’s past time for the bipartisan group of members of Congress arctic (which is good news for whales there). Japanese to join the overwhelming majority welcomed Trump’s limited military re- But the start-up of commercial whaling in of the world and put the practice of whale sponse to Bashar al Assad’s use of chemical its coastal waters in the North Pacific is an hunting to rest, once and for all. weapons in April 2018, in the eight months (Tribune News Service) that followed, Trump’s Syria policy has concerned that a US withdrawal from Syr- aiming to control Syria since it entered been meandering and ill-defined at best. ia creates new defence burdens for Israel. its civil war in 2013. Trump reportedly At worst, it has directly played into the Trump’s withdrawal from Syria coun- made his decision based on assurances hands of our adversaries, especially now ters the best interests of the US and other from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Er- that we have telegraphed to Islamic State, allies in the region because it shifts strate- dogan that Turkey would continue to bat- Assad, and others an imminent US mili- gic realities on the ground. The so-called tle Islamic State in Syria, which directly Chicago: One Killing Too Many tary retreat. This is precisely the critique buffers on Syria’s southern border with contradicts Trump’s erroneous claim that that Republicans – including Trump – had Jordan and southeastern border with Islamic State has already been defeated. HE weekend of August 4, 2018, brought a shooting death is terrible. of President Barack Obama’s decision to The fact that Trump acquiesced to Er- stunning surge in gun violence to Chica- While gun violence can’t be eradicated withdraw US troops from Iraq. The one Trump’s Syria retreat is also symboli- dogan and blatantly ignored the advice Tgo that would have been a year-defining or explained with precision, it’s not a com- key difference, however, is that Trump’s of US military and intelligence officials is tragedy for most cities: 75 people shot, 13 of plete mystery either. There are patterns and withdrawal has come at a time of American cally problematic, as it represents the alarming. Perhaps worse is that it directly them fatally. Bullets flew from Friday night factors that contribute. Gangs and drug isolation and weakness, when we are lack- ceding of US global leadership to our contradicts US national security adviser to Monday morning in different neighbour- dealers proliferate in the city’s impover- ing the international alliances essential to adversaries including Russia, which John Bolton’s assertion just three months hoods: a drive-by in West Humboldt Park; ished neighbourhoods. These criminals defending our national security interests. has been aiming to control Syria ago that the US would not leave Syria “as a shooting at a Lawndale block party; shots have access to guns and use them recklessly. The results of this flawed decision are since it entered its civil war in 2013 long as Iranian troops are outside Iranian fired at people who had attended a funeral The Chicago Police Department is commit- significant and mounting. A complete borders, and that includes Iranian proxies repast in Gresham. ted to crime fighting and has made success- withdrawal of US troops from Syria will and militias.” A tally of 75 people hit by gunfire in 2 ½ ful efforts to reduce gun violence by using lead to the further diminution of American Iraq – where US Special Forces had been For more than two years, Trump has days isn’t a crime statistic, it’s a catastrophe. high-tech tools to anticipate and respond credibility and leadership in the world, and stationed – will soon be erased. In east- touted his ‘America First’ foreign policy. Yet for Chicago, bloody mayhem is also pre- more quickly to incidents. may lead to a sharp increase in regional ern Syria, Iran will have direct access to But his abrupt decision to withdraw US dictable to the point of numbing. Hot-weath- CPD should feel some satisfaction in last security threats. The 2,000 US troops sta- arm and supply its proxy terrorist organi- troops from Syria has laid bare an un- er weekends on the West and South sides are year’s 15 percent decline in gun violence. tioned in Syria were a deterrent to Russian sation, Hezbollah, opening yet another comfortable truth: Trump’s foreign pol- known danger zones, but gunfire is a year- Yet anyone living in, say, Washington Park and Iranian overreach in the region and front for potential regional conflict. With icy contradicts America’s best interests, round source of fear and anguish. Wounded or Princeton Park has a right to be fearful provided the US with vital intelligence and tens of thousands of missiles already sta- abandons our allies, and benefits our ad- and killed, wounded and killed. The shooting and angry. Those happened to be the loca- a strategic foothold in a historically vola- tioned on Israel’s northern border with versaries. This truly is an ‘Iran and Rus- never stops for long in Chicago. tions of the last two homicides of 2018, but tile neighbourhood. The withdrawal of US Lebanon, Israel must now also contend sia First’ policy, and the consequences are The dawn of each year brings a semblance there are many neighbourhoods where the troops from Syria will provide Iran with its with Hezbollah on its border with Syria. grave and dangerous. It is now incumbent of statistical order to the chaos. For the year sound of gunfire is common. long-sought land corridor from Tehran to Former Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor on members of Congress to intervene, 2018, the Chicago Police Department reports Chicago seems to specialise in intracta- the Mediterranean. In the absence of US Lieberman recently warned that Trump’s conduct meaningful oversight of the exec- there were 561 homicides and 2,948 people ble problems. Making the streets safer will troops, the land continuum between Iran, decision to withdraw US troops from Syr- utive branch, and check Trump’s reckless shot. Both results constitute a welcome im- require efforts to improve policing, reduce Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon now gives Iran ia increases the risk of a major military abdication of US leadership. America’s provement from the previous year — a decline access to illegal guns, keep offenders in jail unimpeded access across the region. confrontation between Israel and Iranian- national security, and that of our allies, of about 15 percent in killings and shootings and provide more job opportunities to resi- Regional actors who rely on the US backed forces. Even Islamic State, which depends on it. from 2017. The year 2016 had been still more dents. What are CPD’s next steps? What can for their security, especially Israel and lost its territory in northern Syria and has violent, the worst in two decades. Chicagoans do to help save lives in the city? the Kurds, now must fend for themselves been relegated to disparate bands of fight- (Ron Klein is chairman of Let’s be clear, though: Chaos is still cha- These questions come at a critical time against Islamic State, Assad, Iran, and its ers, can now reconstitute. The withdrawal the Jewish Democratic Council os, even when the number of victims is fall- because Election Day approaches. More than proxy militias. Even worse, Trump appears of US troops has laid the foundation for of America and a former US rep- ing instead of rising. Neither spreadsheets a dozen candidates seek to be mayor. Scores unfazed by the security implications of his the resurgence of Islamic State and other resentative from Florida. Halie nor sociologists can determine exactly why more are running to be aldermen. They’ll set decision. During his recent visit to Iraq, terrorist organisations. Soifer is executive director of the 2016 was so bloody, nor why 2018 was a bit priorities for the next few years. They’ll take Trump said Israel was capable of provid- Trump’s Syria retreat is also symboli- Jewish Democratic Council of better. And what is a better, more accept- responsibility for the annual tally, and for the ing for its own defense. Referring to Israel, cally problematic, as it represents the ced- America and a former national able number for homicides, anyway? Every safety and well-being of Chicago. Trump said, “They’ve been doing a very ing of US global leadership to our adver- security adviser in the Senate and good job for themselves,” seemingly un- saries including Russia, which has been Obama administration.) (Tribune News Service) YouTube Emerges As A New Tool For S Korean Whistleblowers A recent case of an ex-govt official highlights the importance and potential of YouTube as a channel for future whistleblowers in the country

TAE-JUN KANG Becoming a whistleblower is a sensi- 2010, when the use of new platforms in- University noted in his recent paper. TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE tive subject anywhere in the world, but cluding podcasts and Facebook increased. Kim Ah-mi, a researcher at Gyeonggi- the cultural aspect has made it more chal- More whistleblowers in South Korea re- do Institute of Education, shared a similar T is an undeniable fact that YouTube lenging in South Korea. Often mentioned vealed themselves through these social view. He hinted that social media outlets, has become a daily obsession for many factors for this additional pressure include media platforms. including YouTube, can be as authoritative people worldwide. The platform is the emphasis on the community or group, One example is Jang Jin-soo, the head as mainstream media but potentially more used by 1.8 billion logged-in users each collectivism, and a top-down culture cou- of the office for public finance at the Prime powerful due to reaching a larger and of- Imonth, and that figure is only growing. pled with a ranking system at work. Minister’s Office. He confessed in March ten more sympathetic audience. In South Korea, however, YouTube is Therefore, in the past, it was common 2012 that he had received 50 million won “Users often refer to the mainstream emerging as more than an entertainment for whistleblowers to seek support from ($44,500) in cash from his boss in ex- media in setting up, editing, and speak- hub. The video platform is becoming a new third parties with more influence such as change for keeping silent regarding the gov- ing when making political content for channel for whistleblowers. religious circles, civic groups, or the media ernment’s secret surveillance of civilians. YouTube. This allows YouTube creators In the latest example, a former govern- instead of acting alone. In addition, the His confession was made on a podcast to borrow the authority of the former by ment official posted video clips purporting identity of the whistleblowers would often Social media outlets, including programme, and he did not hide his identi- delivering the arguments in the form of to expose wrongdoings of the South Ko- be carefully hidden to shield them from YouTube, can be as authoritative as ty or rely on other groups to shield himself. news,” Kim said. rean government. the negative responses. mainstream media but potentially And now South Korea has seen Shin’s Shin’s case has certainly highlighted Shin Jae-min, 32, who identified him- From the 1987 pro-democracy move- more powerful due to reaching a larger case, where YouTube was used as the the importance and potential of YouTube self as a former deputy director of South ment through the early 1990s, most of and often more sympathetic audience channel for public whistleblowing. Shin as a channel for future whistleblowers in Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance, the whistleblowing activities in South also made no attempt to hide his identity the country. However, whether the coun- alleged the Presidential Blue House tried to Korea focused on political power. A good or depend on third party cover. The differ- try has sufficient safeguards to protect replace the CEO of Korea Tobacco & Gin- example was Kim Joo-eon, a reporter at communicating directly with the media ence this time is the substantially higher whistleblowers from being targeted re- seng or KT&G, although South Korea’s larg- Hankook Ilbo, who in 1986 exposed the rather than through religious organisa- impact in comparison to the channels used mains an open question. est tobacco company is a private company. government’s press guidelines. tions or civic groups. by whistleblowers previously. The current Moon Jae-in administra- Shin’s claim was made in a YouTube Between the mid-1990s and mid- However, those who reported wrong- “Through social media, users can share tion announced in June last year a series video that ran for about 12 minutes and 2000s, whistleblowing in South Korea doing to the media were still reluctant to their knowledge and information and of measures to help protect whistleblowers was uploaded onto his personal channel expanded into a variety of fields including reveal their face or identity, and methods make it matter to the society. This allows by stressing the importance of such peo- on December 29. His video attracted more safety, environment, health, education, to shield their identities — such as mosaic them to present critical alternatives sourc- ple in making society better. But now the than 300,000 views in just a few days and and the economy. In addition, as freedom distortions or voice modifications — were es of information to a much wider audience government has gone on to sue Shin for has been republished by mainstream me- of speech was promoted more strongly regularly used on TV screens. thus impacting the community,” Professor leaking classified information. The irony is dia outlets. within the country, whistleblowers began The mood began to change around Kwon Seong-ho of Seoul-based Hanyang self-evident.

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Pentagon doesn’t know all the software on its networks–and that’s a problem

P Austria, Croatia, Hungary, Slovenia, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic have teamed up to develop a new sensor network to detect weapons of mass destruction AUSTRIA CROATIA ELISABETH BRAW liance known as the Central Euro- TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE pean Defence Cooperation. None of them have large domestic defence T’S a fantastic idea, in theory, for industries, and as a result, they have countries to jointly develop and a tradition of buying off the shelf. And procure weapons. Why not team precisely because they don’t have a up, share the development costs, tradition as major arms-producing Iand use economies of scale to countries, they have the liberty to ex- lower the purchase price? Alas, most periment. For the sensor network, the such efforts run into cost overruns four partners selected 13 local compa- and performance problems. But a nies as industry partners. “It doesn’t CZECH REPUBLIC distinctly unexpected cast is showing matter whether your domestic de- that there’s hope yet for joint weap- fence industry is large or small,” Mis- ons development, especially as the mas pointed out. “Smaller countries SLOVENIA nature of weaponry is changing. can put together a project that mat- HEATHER KULDELL Austria, Croatia, Hungary, Slove- ters to all of the EU and all of NATO.” TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE nia, Slovakia, and the Czech Repub- That’s especially true, of course, lic have teamed up to develop a new if the project concerns novel equip- HE Defense Department’s poor software sensor network to detect weapons of ment. Indeed, the ways that the na- management practices put its networks at mass destruction. “We already have ture of warfare is changing provide an “unnecessary” cyber risk—and that’s on the existing defence cooperation agree- opening for non-traditional defense- department’s chief information officer, ac- ments between our various coun- equipment countries. “Though we’re Tcording to the agency inspector general. tries,” Ales Mismas, director-general small, we don’t just want to rely on The department doesn’t have an enter- of defence policy at the Slovenian third parties. Rather, we want to show prisewide software application rationalization Ministry of Defense, told me. “But that we can make a difference with an program—an inventory of what the department we wanted to do more. We wanted to innovative concept,” explained Maj. owns and is in use—as required by the Federal show that smaller countries can play Gen. Johann Frank, Austria’s director Information Technology Acquisition Reform a larger role in European defense.” of defence policy, the driving force Act, the Defense inspector general wrote in a Indeed, Slovenia’s population behind the development alliance. report released Tuesday. Such programs help of 2.1 million is one of the small- A prototype of the WMD sen- agencies get rid of duplicative or obsolete appli- est in NATO and the EU. But when sor network is planned for the end cations and avoid buying redundant software. it comes to developing new defense of 2020. If the effort is selected by Instead of an enterprisewide solution, the equipment, being small may not be PESCO (the EU’s Permanent Struc- Defense CIO in 2017 revised a Joint Informa- such a disadvantage after all. When tured Cooperation) as an official pro- tion Environment objective to limit software larger countries team up to develop ject and receives funding from the new rationalization to data centers. new military kit, they bring with them European Defence Fund, it will go into “As a result, the DoD and its Components large domestic industries and the production. The group then intends to are exposing the DoD Information Network to HUNGARY pride that comes with being a leading sell the network to allies. It stands to unnecessary cybersecurity risks because they nation. Rather naturally, each part- reason that they could even lease ac- lack visibility over software application inven- ner wants a good product — but they cess to the network while maintaining tories and, therefore, are unable to identify the also want the maximum number of full use of it themselves. Call it defense extent of existing vulnerabilities associated jobs in their own countries, and spec- equipment for the Zipcar age. with their owned software applications,” the in- ifications that suit their own armed The sextet’s cooperation – con- spectors wrote. SLOVAKIA forces. The result is often far from ducted through constant communica- Without a ideal, mostly through no fault of the tion between the four defence minis- complete soft- manufacturers. Though the countries tries, who also agreed not to insert any ware inven- P need the same kind of equipment, national specifications into the project tory, the de- each national specification adds time – is a model that other countries can partment can’t The department doesn’t and expense, while further complicat- learn from. Several have already in- be sure its ing the design. It’s no surprise then, quired about the project, “both about software is up have an enterprisewide that every major joint procurement the content but also the methodol- to date on se- software application project over the past several decades ogy,” Frank said. In a humble turn, curity patches. has been plagued by both delays and one major European country has even As of July, the rationalization program— NATION cost overruns. inquired about joining the project. department an inventory of what the Enter Mismas and his colleagues. One of Europe’s giants joining accounted for Along with five Central European a defense-industrial development only 30 per- department owns and is partners (Austria, Hungary, Croatia, launched by Austria? If nothing else, cent of its soft- Slovakia, and the Czech Republic), it shows that weapons cooperation is ware to comply in use—as required by the Slovenians are developing a pio- in such urgent need of being shaken with a congres- the Federal Information DEFENCE neering software sensor network to up that dark horses have a shot at sional request, detect any biological, chemical, nu- success. Of course, virtually every according to Technology Acquisition clear, or radiological threat. Their country needs reliable WMD a memo from Reform Act, the Defense approach: put sensors on unmanned detection. Defense CIO ground vehicles and aerial drones Dana Deasy. inspector general wrote in that can be deployed in danger zones Deasy instruct- a report released Tuesday PROJECT and beyond line of sight. Any infor- ed agencies to mation gathered will be transmit- boost known ted and collected by software in real software in- time; it can then immediately be ventory by December and pushed the depart- shared among the partners. ment to use automated means to find the num- The sextet forms a ber of installed applications. most unusual defence Last week, Congress recognized some im- development al- provement in the department’s FITARA score- card in part because it created a software li- brary. However, it has lots of room to improve; it only increased its grade from an ‘F+’ to a ‘D+’ and was the lowest scoring agency for several scorecards. Deasy came onboard as Defense CIO in May, the first permanent CIO since Terry Hal- vorsen retired in February 2017. The IG recommended the CIO coordinate the Defense chief management officer to de- velop an enterprisewide software application rationalization process and create guidance for components that includes at least an annual review of how accurate their owned and in-use software inventories are. The IG also suggested periodic reviews to make sure components are eliminating duplicate and obsolete software ap- plications. “DOD CIO in coordination with the DOD CMO have been working together to develop a comprehensive business application and soft- ware rationalization effort,” Defense spokes- woman Heather Babb told Nextgov. 10 Sunday, January 6, 2019 Gulf / Middle East Sudanese scribe detained Hamas arrests 5 suspects Iran to deploy newest for backing protests freed warships to Atlantic AFP him in for questioning over his over TV station attack KHARTOUM views about the protests that AFP sani-Moghadam told the of- erupted across Sudan on De- REUTERS casts material supportive of There has long been antipa- TEHRAN ficial IRNA news agency on A prominent Sudanese journal- cember 19. GAZA Abbas. Station officials immedi- thy between Hamas, which won Friday that the mission would ist who had been detained for “I told them that I support- ately blamed Hamas for the at- the last Palestinian parliamen- IRAN is to deploy its newest start early in the next Iranian expressing his support for anti- ed the protesters as they were GAZA authorities arrested five tack. The incident underscored tary elections in 2006 and is op- warship to the Atlantic Ocean year, which begins in late government protests has been demonstrating peacefully, but Palestinians on Saturday on sus- tensions between Abbas’s West- posed to any peace negotiations on a five-month mission -- the March. freed, he told AFP on Saturday. I was not part of any group or- picion of ransacking the offices ern-backed Palestinian Author- with Israel, and with Abbas’s navy’s longest in a decade, the The flotilla will comprise Faisal Mohamed Salih had ganising these protests,” Salih of President Mahmoud Abbas’s ity, based in the occupied West more moderate and secular Fa- conservative Fars news agency the new guided missile frig- been arrested on Thursday said. He said he had expressed official Palestine Television sta- Bank, and Hamas, the Islamist tah faction. reported on Saturday. ate destroyer escort Sahand, from his office by agents of the his views on several regional tion, Hamas’s interior ministry group that rules Gaza. The two rivals have tried “The navy has had a plan to which was unveiled just last country’s powerful National In- and international television said. But Hamas on Saturday and failed to end the divisions. deploy a flotilla to the Atlantic month, and the recently up- telligence and Security Service networks in recent weeks. On Friday, assailants de- said all five suspects men were Egypt has brokered a Palestin- Ocean for a few years and now graded 33,000-ton fuel ship (NISS). “The officers wanted to stroyed cameras, editing and former employees of the Pales- ian reconciliation pact that pro- everything seems prepared to Kharg. Salih, recipient of the 2013 know my views, and after a lot broadcasting equipment in the tinian Authority, whose salaries vides for Hamas to cede control launch the mission,” said Fars, The vessels are expected to Peter Mackler Award for ethi- of chatting they released me Gaza office of the station, part of were recently suspended. There of Gaza to Abbas, but a dispute which is considered close to dock in a friendly Latin Ameri- cal and courageous journalism, at midnight,” Salih said a few the Palestinian Broadcast Cor- was no immediate response over power-sharing has hin- Iran’s military. can country such as Venezue- said security agents had taken hours after his release. poration (PBC), which broad- from the Palestinian Authority. dered implementation. Rear Admiral Touraj Has- la, Fars said.

John Bolton warns Syria against use of UN envoy lands in Sanaa for chemical weapons REUTERS TEL AVIV talks to save Hodeida truce US National Security Advi- sor John Bolton has warned the Syrian government it should not see the impend- ing US military withdrawal from the country as an invi- tation to use chemical weap- ons. US President Donald Trump said in December that US troops had succeed- ed in their mission to defeat Islamic State militants and John Bolton. were no longer needed in the country. The announcement, which took officials in Wash- ington and allies abroad by surprise, contributed to There is absolutely no Jim Mattis’ decision to re- change in the US sign as US defence secretary position against the use and prompted concern that of chemical weapons by Islamic State could stage a the Syrian regime and comeback. “There is absolutely no absolutely no change in change in the US position our position that any use against the use of chemi- of chemical weapons cal weapons by the Syrian would be met by a very regime and absolutely no strong response, as we’ve change in our position that any use of chemical weap- done twice before ons would be met by a very strong response, as we’ve US National Security done twice before,” Bolton Adviser John Bolton told reporters on his plane shortly before landing in Tel Aviv, Israel. During his trip Bolton “So the regime, the As- is set to meet with Israeli sad regime, should be under Prime Minister Benjamin no illusions on that ques- Netanyahu and Turkish UN Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths (centre) arrives at Sana’a airport in Yemen, on Saturday.(EPA-EFE) tion,” said Bolton, who is on President Tayyip Erdogan. a four-day trip to Israel and He said he was not suggest- Turkey. ing Syria appeared ready to Martin Griffiths will hold talks in Sanaa with rebel leaders before meeting Yemeni govt officials in Riyadh Trump has twice use chemical weapons. bombed Syria over the gov- “As we elaborate how the AFP to Yemen, where more than 22 The Red Sea port is the official who requested anonymi- city. ernment’s alleged use of (US troop) withdrawal is go- SANAA million people now depend on ty. Houthis insist that this refers The United Nations is hop- chemical weapons, in April ing to occur and the circum- humanitarian aid to survive. entry point for the majority to the officials currently running ing to bring the warring sides 2017 and April 2018. In Sep- stances, we don’t want the THE UN envoy for Yemen ar- The UN envoy made no re- of imports to Yemen, where the port, who are their allies. together later this month, pos- tember a senior U.S. offi- Assad regime to see what we rived in the capital Sanaa on marks on arrival, but he met more than 22 million peo- The government says the sibly in Kuwait, to follow up on cial said there was evidence do as representing any dimi- Saturday for talks to shore up a five children with chronic dis- ple now depend on humani- port should be handed over to progress made at December’s showing chemical weapons nution in our opposition to ceasefire in the country’s lifeline eases who were waiting in am- officials who ran the facility be- talks in Stockholm, diplomats were being prepared by Syr- the use of weapons of mass port city of Hodeida, an AFP bulances to call for the lifting of tarian aid to survive fore the Houthis captured Ho- have said. ian government forces in destruction,” he said. photographer said. the years-old blockade on Sanaa deida in late 2014, the official The UN Security Council is Idlib, the last major rebel If chemical weapons Martin Griffiths is sched- airport. Under the deal, both the said. expected to hear a report from stronghold in the country. were to be used, “a lot of op- uled to hold talks in Sanaa with Houthi rebels say the air- handover of Hodeida port and There are also differences Griffiths next week, although no More than half a million tions would be on the table Houthi rebel leaders before port blockade has prevented the redeployment of troops over the redeployment of forces, date has been set. people have died during the ... if they don’t heed the les- visiting Saudi capital Riyadh to thousands of Yemeni patients should have been completed he said. The war between the Hou- Syrian war and 11 million sons of those two strikes the meet Yemeni government of- from travelling abroad for within 14 days of the truce tak- Griffiths’ visit comes as the this and troops loyal to the inter- have been forced to flee their next one will be more tell- ficials. treatment. ing effect on December 18. ceasefire in Hodeida is generally nationally-recognised govern- homes. ing,” Bolton said. While in Sanaa he will also Hundreds of Houthi sup- That deadline has already holding, although there have ment escalated in March 2015, meet retired Dutch general Pat- porters staged a street protest in lapsed, but a member of the been intermittent clashes, with when President Abedrabbo rick Cammaert, who has been Hodeida on Friday to urge the government’s truce monitoring each side blaming the other. Mansour Hadi fled into Saudi appointed by the UN to head a United Nations to implement team told AFP there is no agree- Yemen’s government has exile and the Saudi-led coalition truce monitoring team. the truce accord. ment yet on who should be re- written to the UN Security intervened. Deal with Syria govt on autonomous Houthi sources said Grif- Griffiths, who played a key sponsible for the port. Council, accusing rebels of fail- The conflict has unleashed fiths would visit Hodeida city on role in mediating the December The truce deal states that the ing to comply with the ceasefire. the world’s worst humanitar- region inevitable, says Kurd official Sunday. deal, will push warring sides to port should be handed over to The rebels have accused the ian crisis, according to the UN, The Red Sea port is the entry implement the agreement, of- “the local authorities in accord- Saudi-led coalition of carrying which says 14 million Yemenis point for the majority of imports ficials said. ance with Yemen law,” said the out low-altitude flights over the are on the brink of famine. AFP Marginalised for decades, AMUDA Syria’s minority Kurds carved out a de facto A deal between Damascus and Syria’s Kurds over their au- autonomous region across Turkey seeks US military aid to fight IS in Syria:WSJ tonomous region in the coun- some 30 percent of the try’s north is “inevitable”, a nation’s territory after the senior Kurdish military official ALJAZEERA.COM devastating war broke out would agree to Ankara’s re- of US air strikes... will further said on Saturday, insisting that in 2011 ANKARA quests in full. diminish SDF’s strength on Kurdish forces should remain US President Donald the ground. These areas will in the area. Trump announced on De- then be ripe for return to ISIS Marginalised for decades, “Reaching a solution be- TURKEY has asked for ma- cember 19 his plans to with- control,” the group said, us- Syria’s minority Kurds carved tween the autonomous admin- jor military assistance from draw US troops deployed in ing an alternative acronym for out a de facto autonomous re- istration and the Syrian gov- the United States in the fight northern Syria following a ISIL. gion across some 30 percent of ernment is inevitable because against ISIL in Syria, the Wall telephone conversation with Since 2014, ISIL fighters the nation’s territory after the our areas are part of Syria,” Street Journal (WSJ) report- Turkish President Recep have killed thousands of Yazi- devastating war broke out in said Khalil. Syrian government ed, weeks after Washington Tayyip Erdogan. di men captured during their 2011. Kurdish forces, backed by forces deployed late last month announced its plan to with- Turkey and the US ap- attack on the minority. a US-led coalition, spearhead- around the key city of Manbij draw troops from the country. peared to agree to coordinate About 3,100 Yazidis were ed the fight in Syria against the in Aleppo province, after Kurd- The substantial request the troops’ withdrawal from killed - more than half were Islamic State group after the ji- ish forces called for them to ar- for military support included the area to avoid a power shot, beheaded or burned hadists seized large parts of the rive. air raids, logistics and trans- vacuum that could attract a alive - and about 6,800 were country and neighbouring Iraq “Negotiations are ongoing portation so Turkish forces number of parties interested kidnapped to become sex in 2014. with the government to reach a could finish off the remaining in filling it. slaves or fighters, according to But Washington’s shock final formulation for adminis- fighters of the Islamic State of Talks on the fight against Displaced Syrians stand in a street next to debris of buildings in the a report published in the Pub- December announcement that tering the city of Manbij,” Khal- Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also ISIL are expected to take place rebel-held town of Orum Al Kubra on Saturday. (AFP) lic Library of Science journal, it would withdraw its troops il told AFP, adding that talks known as ISIS) in Syria, sen- on Tuesday in Ankara. PLoS Medicine. from Syria pushed the Kurds to had shown “positive signs”. ior US officials were quoted as US officials - including forces working closely with an ISIL in Syria and Iraq. As the nearly eight- seek a new alliance with Presi- If that leads to a solution saying by the WSJ on Friday. White House National Se- alliance of US-backed Kurd- In a statement on Friday, year Syrian war progressed, dent Bashar al-Assad’s regime, that “protects the rights” of “The Turkish requests are curity Adviser John Bolton, ish and Arab armed groups the Free Yezidi Foundation, the SDF gained significant amid fears of a long-expected Manbij residents, a similar ar- so extensive that, if fully met, General Joseph Dunford, the known as the Syrian Demo- an independent organisation amounts of territory in eastern Turkish assault against Kurd- rangement could be applied to the American military might chairman of the Joint Chiefs cratic Forces (SDF). working to help the minority and northern Syria in its fight ish forces. SDF-controlled areas of Deir be deepening its involvement and James Jeffrey, the State ‘US troops should stay’ group, warned the US pullout against ISIL. Redur Khalil, a command- Ezzor province, east of the Eu- in Syria instead of reducing it,” Department envoy for Syria - Meanwhile, the Yazidi mi- would leave Yazidis and other Turkey, however, sees er in the Kurdish-led Syrian phrates river, he said. the newspaper reported. are expected to attend. nority group has called on the minorities unprotected and the territorial expansion as Democratic Forces alliance, The deployment of govern- The unidentified American The US still has about US military to remain in the re- vulnerable. a threat as it has long battled told AFP that Kurdish authori- ment forces along the Turkish officials told the Journal there 2,000 troops in Syria, many gion amid fears its withdrawal “The removal of US forces Kurdish separatists who want ties and Damascus were bound border could not be ruled out, was little chance Washington of them special operations may bring back the threat of and potentially the cessation a state of their own. to reach a deal. he added. 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News 3 killed in shooting at in brief 4 die in Spain building fires, baby critical

BADALONA: Four people died Saturday and a baby girl in a California bowling alley critical condition was among the injured, in two separate tower block fires in northeastern Spain, firefighters said. THE first blaze started on Saturday morning in a 10-storey block of flats in Badalona, about 10 kilometres (six miles) The shooting started as a fight south of Los Angeles, say reports northeast of Barcelona, said firefighters in the Catalonia region. Three people died, including a 92-year-old woman and two other people not yet identified, the regional government said. Among those injured were a baby girl, who is in a critical condition, and two adults. They were in serious condition, the fire service said on its Twitter feed. Both adults jumped from windows to escape the blaze, the regional government said. In a separate fire 18 kilometres away in La Llagosta, one person died in a fire in a block of flats, firefighters said.(AFP)

Suspects in explosion at German AfD office freed for lack of evidence LEIPZIG: Three suspects in an explosion outside an office of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in the country’s east were released Saturday because police say there is insuf- ficient evidence to detain them. Prosecutors said Friday they would not file a detention request for the three suspects - Germans aged 29, 32 and 50 - linked to the attack in the eastern town of Doebeln. Prosecutors in the nearby city of Chemnitz said there was not sufficient grounds to hold them. The blast took place Thursday evening in front of the party’s local office, which sustained damage to its door and windows, police said. Nobody was injured. Advertising ma- terials were damaged by the fire, which was extinguished. A neighbouring building and two vans parked in front of the office were also damaged. (DPA)

Winter storm Brazil deploys causes travel troops to stop disruptions criminal attacks MUNICH: A winter storm in RIO DE JANEIRO: A special southern Germany brought deployment of Brazilian delight to skiers, but dismay troops began fanning out in The identities of those involved in the shooting were unknown, as was the cause for the fight. to travellers, coating areas the northern city of Fortaleza near the Alps with up to 50 Saturday with orders to stop DPA GMT Saturday) at Gable House The Torrance Police De- from police. The venue also er as a 28-year-old former Ma- centimetres of snow. a spike in violent attacks LOS ANGELES Bowl in Torrance, a coastal city partment has not staged a features laser tag, karaoke, an rine. At least 120 flights have by criminal gangs against about 30 kilometres south of press conference or updated its arcade and several snack bars, That shooting occurred less been cancelled for Saturday at banks, buses and shops, THREE people have been Los Angeles. initial Twitter post, which said according to its website. than two weeks after a 46-year- the region’s largest airport in officials said. By the end of killed and four wounded in a The three victims died at only “multiple victims down.” In November, a gunman old man killed 11 people at a Munich, a spokeswoman said, the weekend, 300 soldiers shooting that started as a fight the scene, the Los Angeles The Los Angeles Times said opened fire inside a crowded synagogue in Pittsburgh. The adding that the number could will be patrolling that city and at a bowling alley south of Los Times reported. family members had gathered country music bar in the Great- suspected gunman has been still increase. other towns in Ceara state Angeles, local media reported The identities of those in- at the scene seeking loved ones er Los Angeles area, killing 12 indicted on 44 counts, includ- There are also massive in a bid to halt the rampage, early Saturday. volved in the shooting were un- after word of the shooting got people and himself. ing religious hate crimes, and delays at the aiport, with at national public security secre- The shooting occurred known, as was the cause for the out, some of them despond- Police in the city of Thou- could face the death penalty if least 70 flights taking off an tary Guilherme Teophilo said, shortly before midnight (0800 fight, the paper said. ent as they sought information sand Oaks identified the shoot- convicted. hour or more behind sched- according to government news ule. The regular plan for Satur- agency Agencia Brasil. day included 850 departures. The intervention is the The German Weather first test of new President Service issued a storm warn- Jair Bolsonaro’s strict law- ing for the Alps and surround- and-order platform since he France’s ‘yellow vest’ protesters return to streets ing regions in Germany on took office last Tuesday. His AFP Around a thousand protest- Police fired tear gas in the cluded several burned out mo- Ghislaine. Saturday, saying tree branches justice minister ordered the PARIS ers gathered on the Champs- capital after protesters threw torcycles strewn across streets. Several other cities across could break under the weight deployment after concluding Elysees in central Paris, where projectiles at police and AFP “I am here to defend the France also saw small march- of fresh snow. that Ceara police were over- FRANCE’S “yellow vest” pro- around 15 police wagons were journalists saw minor scuffles right of my children to work es -- including up to 2,000 In neighbouring Austria, whelmed. Some 50 suspects testers were back on the streets also deployed, an AFP journal- near the River Seine as up to that enables them to eat. My in Rouen northwest of Paris, there were also flight cancella- have been arrested. The again Saturday as a govern- ist said. 4,000 joined the fray in the city daughter earns 800 euros where at least two arrests were tions. Additionally, many roads gangs terrorising Fortaleza ment spokesman denounced Some paused outside the by the afternoon, according to ($911) a month. She works 25 made and one protester was in the Alpine nation were could be seen torching service those still protesting as hard- headquarters of Agence France- police. hours a week in a baker’s. For hurt by a projectile after dem- blocked off due to the threat stations in security videos liners who wanted only to bring Presse (AFP) in central Paris to Some protesters set bins her, it’s about surviving,” said onstrators set fire to a barri- of avalanches. (DPA) aired by Brazilian media. (AFP) down the government. hurl anti-media insults. ablaze and material damage in- one protester, 58-year-old cade. Pence discusses shutdown with Democratic aides Venezuela’s parliament rejects Representatives, said this week Trump reiterates demand for a that Trump’s proposed wall legitimacy of Maduro 2nd term was “immoral” and a “waste of border wall in a series of tweets money.” AFP international community. On REUTERS Trump reiterated his de- CARACAS Friday, foreign ministers from WASHINGTON for the wall. Trump says he will mand for a border wall in a se- 12 Latin American countries not sign the bill until he gets the ries of tweets on Saturday. VENEZUELA’S opposition- and Canada announced in Lima US Vice President Mike Pence money for the wall. “The Democrats could controlled National Assembly that their governments would and other senior Trump ad- With the two sides stick- solve the Shutdown problem declared Nicolas Maduro’s not recognize Maduro as presi- ministration officials met on ing to their positions, a quar- in a very short period of time,” presidency illegitimate Satur- dent if he attempts to remain Saturday with Democratic ter of the federal government Trump said. “All they have to day, calling on the military to in office and urged him to turn congressional staffers to try to has been closed for two weeks, US Vice President Mike Pence. do is approve REAL Border Se- support efforts to “restore de- over power to the National As- break a deadlock over a pro- leaving 800,000 public work- curity (including a Wall), some- mocracy.” sembly. posed border wall and end a ers unpaid. er, also attended the meeting thing which everyone, other “We reaffirm the illegiti- Guaido, in a speech attend- two-week-old partial govern- Before entering the talks on at the White House, along with than drug dealers, human traf- macy of Nicolas Maduro,” the ed by lawmakers and members ment shutdown. Saturday, Pence said in a tweet Homeland Security Secretary fickers and criminals, want very assembly’s new president Juan Nicolas Maduro. of the diplomatic corps, de- President Donald Trump is that the administration’s goal Kirstjen Nielsen and new White badly!” Guaido said as he was sworn in clared that the military’s chain demanding $5.6 billion to build was not just to end the shut- House acting chief of staff Mick Trump threatened on Fri- at the start of a new legislative Maduro is set to be sworn of command had been “broken a wall along the US border with down but “to provide funding Mulvaney. day to take the step of using session. in on Thursday for a second six- or usurped,” but called on the Mexico but Democrats in con- to end the crisis at our southern They were negotiating with emergency powers to build the “As of January 10, he will year term after holding contro- armed forces to support efforts trol of the House of Represent- border, achieve real border se- senior staff for the top Demo- wall without Congress’ approv- be usurping the presidency and versial early elections May 20. “to restore democracy.” He atives this week passed a bill to curity & to build the wall!” crats in Congress. al. Such a move would almost consequently this National As- The elections were boy- committed to “generate condi- reopen the government without Jared Kushner, Trump’s Nancy Pelosi, the new Dem- certainly be met with legal chal- sembly is the only legitimate cotted by most of the opposition tions for a government of tran- providing additional funding son-in-law and a senior advis- ocratic speaker of the House of lenges. representative of the people.” and widely condemned by the sition and to call free elections.” Ukraine’s Orthodox Church makes historic split from Russia Spanish conservative party shocks with PM death tweet DPA Bartholomew I will offi- The idea of an independent ISTANBUL cially hand the decree to the Ukrainian church is “insane,” AFP his son’s wish-list to the Biblical new Ukrainian church, Met- Anadolu quoted Aleksandr MADRID Magi (three kings). THE Orthodox Church saw a ropolitan Epifaniy, at a mass Volkov, spokesperson for the “My favourite singer was major realignment on Satur- on Sunday, according to TASS Moscow Patriarchate, as say- SPAIN’S conservative Popular Amy Winehouse, and you took day as Ukraine formally ended news agency. ing on Saturday. Volkov ac- Party (PP) was left with egg on her away,” the father says in the more than 330 years of Rus- “This is a historical event cused Poroshenko of using the its face Saturday after posting a video, meant to be a humor- sian religious control over the and a great day,” tweeted church issue as part of an ap- video on Twitter suggesting it ous sketch, with his son on his country. Ukrainian President Petro Po- peal to win votes in Ukraine’s wished Socialist Prime Minister knees. “My favourite actor was At a ceremony in Istanbul, roshenko, who was in attend- presidential election in March Pedro Sanchez dead, drawing Robin Williams, and you took the spiritual leader of the Or- ance at the ceremony on 2019. The move threatens to criticism and forcing it to delete him away. My favourite comic thodox world, Ecumenical Pa- Saturday, describing the escalate political tensions be- the tweet. was Chiquito de la Calzada, and triarch Bartholomew I, signed event as “a manifestation of tween Moscow and Kiev. Furious, the government you also took him away. a decree on ecclesiastical inde- the hopes and aspirations of Russia annexed the Crime- said in a statement it would take “I’m only writing you an- pendence, or autocephaly. Ukraine.” an Peninsula in 2014 - a move the matter to prosecutors to see other letter to tell you that my The decree formalizes the Poroshenko arrived in Is- not recognised by Turkey. if “this tweet constitutes an of- favourite prime minister is Pe- creation of an independent tanbul on Saturday, where he Since then, eastern Ukraine fence and if it does, to move for- dro Sanchez.” Ukrainian Orthodox Church, is also expected to attend the has descended into violence. ward with criminal proceedings The video caused an outcry established last month by two mass on Sunday. Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko (centre left) attends a closed- Tensions rose between the against the authors and those amid criticism the PP had gone of the country’s largest church- Earlier in the day, Po- door synod of three Ukrainian Orthodox churches in St Sophia Cathe- two neighbours in November that publically disseminated it.” too far in wishing the death of es. The move was largely boy- roshenko met his Turkish dral in Kiev on Saturday. when Ukraine accused Russia The video, posted on the its arch-rival, prompting the cotted by the Ukraine’s biggest counterpart, Recep Tayyip Er- of firing at its ships in the wa- eve of Epiphany -- a popular party to delete its tweet and church, which is loyal to Rus- dogan, for more than an hour, In October, Bartholomew I roshenko and Bartholomew ters near Crimea. celebration in Spain that sees apologise. “It was not our in- sia, and comes amid years of state news agency Anadolu- revoked a 332-year-old ruling I signed an agreement in Is- Russia seized several the three kings give presents to tention to offend or wish harm bitter relations between Mos- said. This is his second visit to that placed Ukraine under the tanbul in November, outlining Ukrainian vessels and detained children just like Father Christ- on anyone. It was a mistake,” it cow and Kiev. Turkey since November. patriarchate in Moscow. 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al khaliji board to meet on Jan 20 Around 17% of factories in Qatar AL Khalij Commercial Bank (al khaliji) Board of Direc- tors will meet on January 20 to approve and disclose opened after siege: QC chairman year-end 2018 results, the bank announced in a state- ment on Saturday. (TNN) The siege motivated Qatar to complete many projects quickly boosting self-sufficiency & food security: Sheikh Khalifa

SATYENDRA PATHAK Qatar’s economy has success- DOHA fully managed to overcome Iran finds new the siege without liquefac- ‘potential’ oil ABOUT 17 percent of factories tion of any of the long-term operating in Qatar have been outward investments,” he buyers despite opened during the ongoing said. siege, Qatar Chamber Chair- Siege trigger Despite the blockade, he US sanctions man Sheikh Khalifa bin Jas- said, Qatar Investment Au- sim bin Mohammed al Thani The siege triggered Qatar to thority (QIA) continued to has said. rethink its sustainability and acquire new assets and in- REUTERS In an interview with The independence and to set itself vest in projects outside the LONDON Oil and Gas Year (TOGY), up for the future, opening up country. Sheikh Khalifa said the siege Qatar’s outward invest- ALL countries that were grant- imposed on the country for new channels of co-operation ments are not limited to the ed waivers from the United over eighteen months has with other friendly countries, QIA’s investments, he said States to continue buying a had no impact on the national and also encouraged Qatar to adding that but there are certain amount of Iranian oil economy. open its doors to new regional many private Qatari firms imports are complying with Most of its effects were and international markets, that have invested in several US sanctions, a senior Iranian temporary as new trade Sheikh Khalifa said countries across a wide range energy official said, noting that routes were swiftly estab- of sectors like real estate, ho- Tehran was hopeful to find new lished, he said. tels, hospitality, agriculture, buyers. “Qatar was not affected any disruptions thanks to capital markets, food security The United States withdrew because it has huge resources, the alternate supply chains and others. from a nuclear deal with Iran ambitious economic strate- established since the crisis. Highlighting Qatar Cham- last year and snapped sanctions gies and positive relations All economic sectors proved ber’s role in strengthening in place to choke Iran’s oil and across the globe. Qatar ex- resilient, healthy and stable,” Qatar’s trade ties with coun- banking industries, while tem- plored and successfully found he said. tries across the world, he said, porarily allowing eight custom- alternative sources of goods “The best thing that could “Qatar Chamber organised ers to keep buying crude from which were previously be- have happened to Qatar is several business visits to the Islamic Republic. ing imported from the siege this siege and we managed to friendly countries to help “China, India, Japan, South countries. We launched di- turn the crisis into advantage. Qatari investors find new op- Korea and other countries that rect shipping routes from The siege triggered Qatar to portunities for investments in were granted waivers from the Hamad Port with ports rethink its sustainability and those countries. The chamber America to import Iranian oil in China, Oman, Kuwait and independence and to set itself also hosts foreign trade del- are not willing to buy even one other friendly countries,” he up for the future. It opened egations. Such visits contrib- barrel more from Iran,” Amir said. new channels of co-operation ute to boosting the country’s Hossein Zamaninia, Iran’s dep- During this period, he with other friendly countries. economy and income diversi- uty oil minister for trade and in- said, new military, security, It encouraged Qatar to open fication strategies.” ternational affairs, was quoted economic, commercial and its doors to new regional The chamber is commit- as saying by the Oil Ministry’s other agreements have been and international markets,” Qatar Chamber Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed al Thani ted to encourage Qatari busi- news agency SHANA. signed with the world’s major Sheikh Khalifa said. nessmen to invest abroad and However, without giving powers. The siege motivated the companies in all sectors have of the leading countries in gies and provide financial rev- promote foreign investors to details, Zamaninia said: “De- He said that Qatar’s bi- country to speed up the com- been established,” he said. outward investments. Its enues for future generations. invest in Qatar. spite US pressures on Iranian lateral relations with other pletion of many projects to Qatar is pursuing new overseas investments are This investment policy relies “This significantly opens oil market, the number of po- countries have almost dou- ensure and promote self-suf- partnerships and investing spread across 80 countries. on adopting investment op- up the way for establishing tential buyers of Iranian oil has bled. ficiency and food security, he heavily in overseas projects, Qatar’s outward foreign direct portunities with minimal risk partnerships to implement significantly increased due to a “The non-hydrocarbon said. most prominently in the oil investments give significant and maximum profit,” Sheikh mega-projects that add value competitive market, greed and sectors like construction and “New factories were built. and gas industry, he said. support to the country’s eco- Khalifa said. to the national economy,” he pursuit of more profit.” manufacturing did not face Thousands of farms and new “Qatar is considered one nomic diversification strate- “There is no doubt that said. Global economy to slow further in 2019: QNB report Doha Bank signs MoU to help TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK PMIs are pointing to a con- are similarly pointing to a global customers invest in India DOHA tinuation of the recent trend of deterioration in demand with global economic growth diver- readings breaching the 50 CYCLICAL indicators like gence, i.e., different economies threshold. manufacturing PMI and trade with similar income per capita Exports of early-reporting The bank signs volumes demonstrate that the growing at markedly different and highly-open economies of MoU with global economy has already paces. East Asia (Japan, South Korea, peaked and is now slowing fur- Indeed, while the US Singapore and Taiwan) are StockHolding ther into 2019, Qatar National manufacturing PMI numbers also an important and reliable Bank (QNB) said in its weekly remain strong, hovering below gauge of global demand, the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK economic report. report pointed out. DOHA QNB’s analysis builds a When it comes to this picture of the global economic indicator a slowdown is also DOHA Bank QPSC recently momentum based on manu- being signalled as three-month entered into a memorandum facturing purchasing manag- average year-on-year (y/y) ex- of understanding (MOU) with ers’ indices (PMIs) and trade port growth softened from two Stock Holding Corporation of volumes of early-reporting digits in February 2017-Feb- India Limited (StockHolding), countries. ruary 2018 to 4.8 percent in to facilitate its global customer Manufacturing PMIs are November 2018. base to invest in India, the diffusion indexes based on In addition, forward- bank announced in a state- monthly business surveys looking surveys of firms’ ment on Saturday. in which respondents point export orders have been falling Under this tie-up, Doha whether variables such as further, implying even slower Bank will offer all banking output and employment have y/y trade growth in the coming related services while Stock- improved or deteriorated in While global manufactur- months. Holding will offer compliance, relation to the previous month. ing PMI numbers for Timely South Korean clearing, settlement and re- Doha Bank CEO R Seetharaman shakes hand with StockHolding official after signing the memorandum Readings above 50 signal to December 2018 are still export data, consistently re- porting services for all invest- of understanding. expansions and below 50 to comfortably within expan- ported on the first day of each ment activities of customers, contractions. PMIs are the sion territory at 51.5, it is month for the previous period, the statement said. ment to the Indian market “The MoU will primarily most accurate timely indica- considerably below the was down in December 2018, The customers will be and will enable the bank to target financial institutions, tors of the state of global suggesting further weakness able to invest through the further expand its service of- venture capital funds, pension demand, and manufacturing 54.5 reading of December on world trade and activity, permitted mechanism in all The tie-up with StockHold- ferings for its overseas cus- funds, private equity funds, PMIs have been the best gauge 2017, the report noted the report said. permitted securities across ing will enable Doha Bank tomers looking to invest in hedge funds, family offices for global activity in recent Exports to China contract- asset classes i.e equity, mu- to offer seamless and India, thereby aligning with and high networth individuals years. ed markedly (13.9 percent y/y) tual funds, debt (including integrated investment its intention to become a one (both NRIs and other foreign According to the IHS but near the recent peak, Euro last month, which does not Government debt), all deriva- stop shop for its target cus- nationals) based outside India Markit Global Manufacturing area numbers have fallen bode well in terms of expecta- tives (equity/ debt/currency), solutions in India to its tomer base. and planning to invest in the PMI, economic activity has markedly to close to three-year tions for activity in the second AIF’S, Securitised assets etc. customers outside India Doha Bank CEO R Indian market.” been slowing down since the lows, QNB said. largest economy of the world In addition, StockHolding looking for opportunities to Seetharaman CEO said, “The Currently, a government beginning of 2018 and further In the case of the US, or of sentiment associated with will also offer all the eligible invest in the Indian debt tie-up with StockHolding of India company, StockHold- weakness is estimated to have subcomponents of the PMI the still ongoing trade disputes investors a direct access into and capital markets will enable Doha Bank to of- ing has over 22 percent mar- taken place in Q4 2018 and are still pointing to strong between the US and China. the IFSC (International Fi- fer seamless and integrated ket share and accounts for As- to continue in Q1 2019, QNB new orders and relatively low South Korea is a major ex- nancial Service Centre) Mar- Doha Bank CEO R investment solutions in India sets under Custody (AUC) of said. inventories, which suggests porter of intermediary indus- ket at Gift City, Gandhinagar, Seetharaman to its customers outside In- $535 billion. While global manufactur- that activity should continue to trial inputs to China’s export the statement added. dia looking for opportunities StockHolding provides full ing PMI numbers for Decem- run at a reasonable pace over sector and is indirectly affected The IFSC has two inter- to invest in the Indian debt range of services to its custom- ber 2018 are still comfortably the short-term. by US-China trade jitters, the national exchanges and offers being settlement in US dollar. and capital markets through ers including custody, desig- within expansion territory at Japan’s manufacturing report said. various opportunities to trade Both the institutions will com- the Portfolio Investment nated depository participant 51.5, it is considerably below PMI has also been softening In short, these cyclical in- on the derivatives segment plement each other in sourc- Scheme (PIS), Foreign Port- services, clearing and settle- the 54.5 reading of December considerably throughout the dicators demonstrate that the in equity, indices, currency ing the investors globally. folio Investor (FPI) or For- ment across all security seg- 2017, the report noted. year and especially over recent global economy has already and commodities on a single The MoU reiterates Doha eign Direct Investment (FDI) ments as well as direct access Importantly, country and months, the report said. peaked and is now slowing platform with all transactions Bank’s long term commit- routes. to the IFSC in India. region-based manufacturing EM’s and China’s PMIs further into 2019, QNB added. Economy & Business Sunday, January 6, 2019 13 California utility Upbeat US employment report PG&E explores bankruptcy filing underlines economic strength REUTERS come. Sponsored Shares of CALIFORNIA PG&E, which has a market capitalization of $12.7 bil- CALIFORNIA utility com- lion, dropped 30 percent in pany PG&E Corp (PCG.N) after hours trading in New is exploring filing some or York on Friday on the news. all of its business for bank- ruptcy protection as it faces billions of dollars in liabili- ties related to fatal wildfires in 2018 and 2017, people familiar with the matter said on Friday. The company is Auction considering the move as a contingency, in part because PG&E is also exploring it could soon take a signifi- selling its gas unit, cant financial charge for the potentially through a fourth quarter of 2018 re- court-supervised auction lated to liabilities from the during bankruptcy blazes, the sources said. proceedings, one of the A bankruptcy filing is sources said. The sale could not certain, the sources said. also take place outside a The company could receive financial help through legis- bankruptcy process, the lation that would let it pass same source said on to customers costs as- sociated with fire liabilities, “PG&E’s board and the sources said. But that is management are working just a possibility, they said, diligently to assess the com- so bankruptcy preparations pany’s potential liabilities as are being made. a result of the wildfires and As of Friday, PG&E was the options for addressing shying away from negoti- those liabilities. We rec- ating so-called debtor-in- ognize the need to balance possession financing that the interests of many stake- companies typically line up holders while maintaining before a bankruptcy filing safe, reliable and affordable to help keep operating while services for our customers, under court protection, one which is always our top pri- source familiar with the ority,” the company said in a matter said. statement. (File photo) Job seekers and recruiters gather at TechFair in Los Angeles, California, US. A bankruptcy filing is PG&E is also exploring not PG&E’s preference for selling its gas unit, poten- than previously reported. tion rate, or the proportion of addressing liabilities from tially through a court-super- The employment report suggests Job growth The economy created 2.6 working-age Americans who the catastrophic blazes, vised auction during bank- million jobs last year com- have a job or are looking for some of the sources said. ruptcy proceedings, one of U S e c o n o m y s t i l l h a s c o n s i d e r a b l e O Job gains were reported pared to 2.2 million in 2017. one, rose two-tenths of a per- But the preparations could the sources said. The sale across all industries, with Average hourly earnings centage point to 63.1 percent, put pressure on California could also take place outside forward momentum, say experts the exception of the rose 11 cents, or 0.4 percent, the highest level since Sep- politicians hoping the com- a bankruptcy process, the in December after gaining 0.2 tember 2017. REUTERS information sector, which pany can avoid such an out- same source said. dence and manufacturing ac- shed employment for the percent in November. The strong employment WASHINGTON tivity last month, which roiled That lifted the annual report likely keeps the Federal financial markets. Both were second straight month. increase in wages to 3.2 per- Reserve on course to continue US employers hired the most seen as more red flags that Data for October and cent, matching October’s rise, raising interest rates this year, workers in 10 months in De- the economic expansion, now November were revised which was the largest in 9-1/2 deepening its rift with Wall cember while boosting wages, in its ninth year and the sec- to show 58,000 more years. Wages advanced 3.1 Street and President Donald pointing to sustained strength ond longest on record, is los- jobs added than percent on a year-on-year ba- Trump, who has chastised the in the economy that could ing steam. previously reported sis in November. Employers Fed and its chairman, Jerome ease fears of a sharp slow- “The jump in payrolls in increased hours for workers, Powell, repeatedly for the rate down in growth. The upbeat December would seem to pushing the average work- increases. employment report from the make a mockery of market struction and leisure and week up to 34.5 hours from Speaking at an American Labor Department on Friday fears of an impending reces- hospitality locations snapped 34.4 hours in November. Economic Association event stood in stark contrast with sion,” said Paul Ashworth, back after being restrained by The unemployment rate with former Fed chiefs Ja- reports this week showing chief economist at Capital unseasonably cold tempera- increased to 3.9 percent from net Yellen and Ben Bernanke Chinese factory activity con- Economics in Toronto. “This tures in November. near a 49-year low of 3.7 per- on Friday, Powell sought tracting for the first time in employment report suggests Job gains were reported cent in November as a strong to placate jittery financial 19 months in December and the US economy still has across all industries, with the labor market pulled some markets. Powell said the US weak manufacturing across considerable forward mo- exception of the information 419,00 jobless Americans central bank was “always much of Europe. mentum.” sector, which shed employ- from the sidelines. prepared to shift the stance Concerns about the US Nonfarm payrolls surged ment for the second straight Fewer workers worked of policy and to shift it sig- (File photo) PG&E crew work to repair damage caused by the economy heightened follow- by 312,000 jobs last month, month. Data for October and part-time for economic rea- nificantly” if necessary. He Camp Fire in Paradise, California, US. ing surveys showing sharp the largest gain since Febru- November were revised to sons in December. also said he would not resign declines in consumer confi- ary, as employment at con- show 58,000 more jobs added The labor force participa- if Trump asked him to so. Jet Airways, bankers to meet airline’s German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg vendors, lessors to discuss debt plan sues Volkswagen for damages: FAZ REUTERS airline, part owned by Etihad NEW DELHI Jet, India’s biggest full- Airways, was in talks with the REUTERS stance that legal actions to seek service carrier by market Abu Dhabi-based carrier to FRANKFURT damages are without merit giv- INDIA’S debt-laden Jet Air- share, owes money to infuse more equity, but any en that VW cars had valid road ways (JET.NS) is close to pilots, lessors, banks money would be conditional on THE German Federal State certification at the time of sale. reaching a deal with State Bank and vendors Jet’s founder Naresh Goyal ced- of Baden-Wuerttemberg is Officials at Baden-Wuert- of India (SBI.NS) for a fresh ing control, sources have told seeking damages from Volk- temberg state could not be loan of 15 billion rupees ($215 Reuters. swagen after local authori- immediately reached for million) to meet its working the creditors, some of whom are Lessors have already forced ties purchased VW diesel comment. capital needs, two sources expected to come to India from the airline to ground at least vehicles which now face The paper said taxpayer aware of the matter said. overseas, that Jet is working to- four of its new fuel-efficient bans in cities like Stuttgart, money had been spent on buy- The airline has scheduled ward securing funding and has Boeing 737 MAX aircraft over Frankfurter Allgemeine Zei- ing and leasing diesel vehicles a meeting on Jan. 8 with its a repayment plan which it will non-payment of dues, the first tung said on Saturday. for the police service. It did not vendors and lessors, many of share with them, said the first source said, adding more planes The value of diesel cars specify how Baden-Wuerttem- whom are getting increasingly source. could be grounded if lessors are plummeted after German en- berg had lost money. concerned over non-payment Jet, India’s biggest full- unconvinced by the plan Jet vironmental groups scored US regulators in 2015 blew of dues, and officials from service carrier by market share, presents next week. a court victory last year that the whistle on Volkswagen’s State Bank of India (SBI) to owes money to pilots, lessors, Jet did not respond to vari- forced cities to consider bans systematic emissions test discuss the debt restructuring banks and vendors. Its prob- ous queries but late on Friday, of older diesel vehicles to bring a court in Stuttgart at the end firm this, and told Reuters the cheating which revealed that plan, the first source with di- lems have been exacerbated by after the story was published, emissions into line with Euro- of last year, seeking damages company had not seen the par- the carmaker’s vehicles emit- rect knowledge said. higher oil prices and intense a company spokesman said pean Union clean air rules. totaling “low double digit mil- ticular lawsuit. ted far higher levels of nitrogen The bankers are being pricing competition in the do- none of its 737 MAX planes The FAZ daily said state lions”. But it added that previous oxide pollution than permitted called to the meeting to reassure mestic market. Sponsored The have been grounded. authorities filed a lawsuit with Volkswagen could not con- court decisions had backed its by the law. Tesla urges tariff exemption for China-made car computer ‘brain’ US SC to weigh Broadcom REUTERS Motors Co (GM.N), to warn consumer acceptance of the bid to end shareholder suit WASHINGTON of growing costs related to the final product,” Tesla added tariff war between the world’s in its request for tariff relief. REUTERS almost $610 million to acquire TESLA Inc (TSLA.O) has two largest economies. The Tesla declined to comment on WASHINGTON Emulex Corp in 2015. Emulex asked the Trump administra- Chinese-made computer, the tariff matter on Friday. made equipment for data cent- tion to exempt the Chinese- used by Tesla in the car as- But it has been aggressive- THE US Supreme Court on ers such as chips and routers. made car computer “brain” of sembled in Fremont, Califor- ly cutting costs as it works to Friday agreed to hear an ap- Gary Varjabedian, an its new Model 3 sedan from nia, was among $16 billion in meet production goals for the peal filed by a subsidiary of Emulex shareholder, filed a 25 percent tariffs imposed in imports that were hit with 25 Model 3, which has become chipmaker Broadcom Inc securities class action lawsuit August, saying they threaten percent tariffs by the United a top-selling luxury sedan on (AVGO.O) seeking to put an in federal court in California the electric carmaker’s bottom States Trade Representative’s the US market alongside the end to a shareholder lawsuit around the time of the deal line. Office in 2018. larger Model S. concerning its 2015 acquisition seeking to prevent it. “INCREASED tariffs on this In a redacted request post- Other automakers have of Emulex Corp. The move failed, but Var- particular part cause econom- ed on a government website sought similar exemptions but The legal question, which jabedian amended his lawsuit ic harm to Tesla, through the by the USTR on Dec. 17, Tesla (File photo) A car carrier trailer carries Tesla Model 3 electric sedans, have not yet received an an- could affect other cases, is to include a claim that Emulex increase of costs and impact did not identify the supplier is seen outside the Tesla factory in Fremont, California, US. swer. GM in late July sought whether under the Securities had failed to disclose data about to profitability,” the company of the computer. But it said an exemption to a 25 percent and Exchange Act shareholders other transactions between said in a previously unreport- it had been unable to find an- called the Model 3’s computer training.” US tariff on its Chinese-made need to show intent to defraud semiconductor companies ed request for tariff relief from other manufacturer “with the “the brain of the vehicle,” add- Using a new supplier “sub- Buick Envision sport utility when suing a company over when urging shareholders to the government. required specifications, at the ed that “choosing any other stantially increases the risk of vehicle. statements made during the accept the offer. Led by tech billionaire volume requested and under supplier would have delayed poor part quality that could The Envision accounted merger and acquisition process. The plaintiffs have said they Elon Musk, Tesla is among a the timelines necessary for the (Model 3) program by 18 lead overall vehicle quality for nearly 15 percent of U.S. Avago Technologies Wire- were misled into accepting a host of companies, including Tesla’s continued growth.” months with clean room set- issues that would impact the Buick sales last year, even as less Manufacturing, which later deal that may not have valued No. 1 US automaker General Sponsored Tesla, which up, line validation, and staff safety of our vehicles and the sales fell by 27 percent. merged with Broadcom, paid Emulex’s shares highly enough. 14 Sunday, January 6, 2019 Economy & Business Record LNG capacity to get green light in 2019 amid strong demand

on Sabine Pass 6 is expected FID include train 7 of Nigeria Amid a plethora of potential new production from Russia, Australia, Supply to hit record in the first quarter and one on LNG, and a three-train expan- Calcasieu Pass is expected in sion in Papua New Guinea, East Africa, and the US, top LNG exporter Qatar is also expanding LNG supply will already the first half. although some projects are grow by an estimated Amid a plethora of poten- widely expected to be pushed REUTERS zie’s research director for global of these projects,” Farrer said. record 40 million tonnes, tial new production from Rus- into the 2020s. SINGAPORE gas and LNG, Giles Farrer, said. Frontrunners this year or 13%, this year, sia, Australia, East Africa and Huge increases in China’s The new capacity would include the $27 billion Arctic potentially putting the United States, top 2018- demand growth as part of a A RECORD amount of lique- bulk out the pipeline of gas set LNG 2 project by Russia’s No- pressure on Asian LNG exporter Qatar is also programme to shift households fied natural gas (LNG) pro- to come on stream in coming vatek, at least one project in expanding. and factories from coal to gas, duction is expected to get the years, adding to the more than Mozambique and three in the LNG prices LNG-AS, “Qatar is recognising that it increased LNG import depend- green light in 2019 amid strong 320 million tonnes of LNG United States, Woodmac said currently around $9 needs to capture demand for its ency in Europe, and a backlash global demand, especially from shipped globally in 2018, ac- in a report to its clients. per million British LNG now, so it’s bringing for- against dirtier coal is driving China, analysts said. cording to shipping data in The three potential US thermal units ward its projects,” Farrer said. optimism in the industry. A final investment decision Refinitiv’s Eikon. projects are Qatar Petroleum’s “Now is a good time to in- LNG supply will already (FID) could be taken on more “If you have seen the po- Golden Pass joint-venture with vest. If you look at industry grow by an estimated record than 60 million tonnes per an- tential demand for LNG, you Exxon Mobil Corp and Conoco- project, developed by Singa- many of those under considera- costs, they have really come off 40 million tonnes, or 13 per- num of LNG capacity this year, have seen costs where they are Phillips, Venture Global LNG’s pore-based Pacific Oil and tion likely to be ready to ship gas a cliff from 2 to 3 years ago. So cent, this year, potentially well above the previous record now... that is motivating com- Calcasieu Pass project, and Gas, may also get the go-ahead in the early 2020s if approved. if you’re investing now, you’re putting pressure on Asian of about 45 million tonnes in panies to push projects for- Cheniere Energy’s Sabine Pass in 2019, WoodMac said. A final investment decision investing in the bottom of the LNG prices LNG-AS, currently 2005 and triple last year’s 21 ward and motivating buyers to train 6, the consultancy said. New projects typically take on Golden Pass is expected by cost cycle,” said Farrer. around $9 per million British million tonnes, Wood Macken- come forward to support some Canada’s Woodfibre LNG several years to develop, with this month, while a decision Other projects awaiting thermal units.

Nissan’s executive Munoz takes leave Brexit worries slow UK’s of absence in wake of Ghosn arrest growth to near standstill REUTERS day, Nissan said that Munoz November and December TOKYO has taken a leave of absence “to allow him to assist the were the weakest A SENIOR executive of Nis- company by concentrating months for services san Motor Co Ltd (7201.T), on special tasks arising from Jose Munoz, has taken a recent events.” As a result, firms, which make up leave of absence in a sud- his planned appearance at the bulk of the economy den management shake-up the Consumer Electron- as the Japanese automaker ics Show in Las Vegas next REUTERS week would be cancelled, a LONDON Nissan spokesman said. Reuters could not im- BRITAIN’S economic growth mediately reach Munoz for slowed to a crawl at the end of comment. 2018 and the housing market Munoz is considered by is stalling, according to data many in the company to be published on Friday, less than a close ally of Ghosn, whose three months before Brexit. arrest has rocked the auto A closely watched business industry and strained Nis- survey indicated firms were san’s ties with French part- growing more anxious, while Jose Munoz ner Renault SA where he still figures from the Bank of Eng- remains chairman and chief land and mortgage lender Na- Financial crime executive. tionwide painted a picture of It has prompted some households reining in spending. ● Nissan said that Munoz soul searching at the Japa- Britain is due to leave the has taken a leave of absence nese automaker, which has European Union on March 29 ‘to allow him to assist the acknowledged that too much but what will actually happen company by concentrating on power was concentrated with on that day remains far from special tasks arising from Ghosn after he oversaw the clear. recent events’ turnaround of the struggling The future of Prime Minis- automaker two decades ago ter Theresa May’s deal struck ● Munoz is considered by following its rescue from the with the EU hangs in the bal- many in the company to be brink by Renault. ance as a parliamentary vote a close ally of Ghosn After stripping Ghosn of looms, raising the possibility his chairman position fol- of Britain leaving the EU with- lowing his arrest, Nissan out a deal to smooth the eco- deals with the aftermath of CEO Hiroto Saikawa has nomic shock. the arrest of former chair- called for changes to weak- Calls for a second referen- man Carlos Ghosn. en the clout of controlling dum — which May has reject- Munoz’s absence comes shareholder Renault. ed — are growing. as Ghosn has been held in Munoz, who serves as Friday’s figures indicated a detention centre since his Nissan’s chief performance that the disarray is starting to Nov 19 arrest on allegations officer, joined the automak- affect the economy. of financial misconduct, er in 2004 in Europe, and Lending to consumers which was followed by re-ar- led its ambitious expansion grew at its slowest pace in rests over further allegations. in North America after the nearly four years in November In a statement on Satur- global financial crisis. and the number of mortgage approvals fell by far more than expected, the Bank said. Pedestrians walk past souvenirs, including postcards depicting members of Britain’s Royal Family in central London on Friday. (AFP) Nationwide said its house price index had grown in De- The headline IHS Markit/ prices had fallen 0.7 percent Iran approves anti-money laundering cember at the weakest annual CIPS UK services PMI rose UK shops’ December sales fall for from November, the biggest bill to ease international trade pace in nearly six years. slightly more than forecast by sixth straight year: BDO survey monthly fall since July 2012. Overall, Britain’s economy economists polled by Reuters, Compared with a year earlier, AFP liament, which approved the looks on track for quarterly to 51.2 in December. But the LONDON: British shops suffered a fall in December sales for the prices were up just 0.5 percent TEHRAN bill last year, and the conserv- growth of just 0.1 percent in increase was one of the slow- sixth straight year, a survey showed on Saturday, hurt by brittle compared with a 1.9 percent ative-dominated Guardian the fourth quarter, data com- est since the Brexit referen- consumer confidence and the ongoing shift to buying online. rise in the year to November. AN Iranian arbitration body Council, which vets all legisla- pany IHS Markit estimated, dum in 2016. Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO said its month- Both readings were below gave its approval on Saturday tion and had rejected it. based on its monthly purchas- “(Clarity) on Brexit is ly High Street Sales Tracker (HSST) showed in-store high street all forecasts in a Reuters poll to an anti-money laundering Conservatives have ar- ing managers’ index (PMI) needed urgently in order to sales fell by 1.9 percent year-on-year in December - an eleventh of economists. bill seen as crucial to main- gued that new legislation on surveys of businesses. prevent the economy slid- consecutive month of decline. Economist Samuel Tombs taining international trade money laundering and ter- November and December ing into contraction,” said BDO said online sales grew 11.9 percent in December. from the consultancy Panthe- and banking ties, the official rorist financing will provide were the weakest two months IHS Markit’s chief economist, “As retailers suffered the worst year for well over a decade on Macroeconomics said the IRNA news agency reported. Western powers with leverage for morale among services Chris Williamson. for in-store sales, it’s clear that consumer confidence is low,” house price data amounted to “The bill on amending the over Iran’s economy and how firms, which make up the bulk The Bank figures showed said Sophie Michael, head of retail and wholesale at BDO. “a bad end to the worst year law to counter money launder- it funds regional allies such as of the economy, since March the annual growth rate in un- “Shoppers have exercised extreme caution or shopped since 2012”. ing was approved with certain Lebanon’s Hezbollah. 2009 — around the low point secured consumer lending strategically online, seeking out discounts rather than visiting BoE Governor Mark Car- changes and will be sent to But the government of of Britain’s last recession — had slowed to 7.1 percent in bricks and mortar stores or making impulse purchases,” she ney warned last month that the parliament speaker to be President Hassan Rouhani the PMI indicated. November from 7.4 percent in said, adding 2019 was set to be another challenging year for in the event of a “disorder- communicated to the govern- says the laws are needed to “The latest UK services October, the smallest increase the sector. (REUTERS) ly” departure from the EU ment,” Expediency Council meet demands set by by the PMI provides further evidence since March 2015. — which is not the central member Gholamreza Mesba- international Financial Ac- that the economy has lost The data chimed with sig- bank’s base-case scenario — hi-Moghadam told IRNA. tion Task Force (FATF), which most, if not all, of the momen- nals from many retailers that The number of mortgages the Bank said, the lowest fig- house prices could plunge 30 The Expediency Council monitors countries’ efforts to tum it had last summer,” ING consumers had reined in their approved for house purchase ure since April. percent as part of a broader settles disputes between par- tackle financial crime. economist James Smith said. spending in late 2018. fell to 63,728 in November, Nationwide said house economic shock. Court battle, trade war and 5G spell tough 2019 for Apple in China REUTERS tion and roiled global markets. terfeit Innovation Strategic question mark for Apple is its SHANGHAI/SAN FRANCISCO Cook told investors that the Alliance, called on Apple to 5G strategy in China, where main drag on the firm’s per- heed the court order and not the US firm is not expected APPLE Inc’s chief executive formance in China had been a We did not foresee the “trample the Chinese law by to have a 5G-enabled phone Tim Cook has his work cut sharper-than-expected slow- magnitude of the economic leveraging its super econom- until 2020, behind rivals like out in China this year: the down in the country’s econ- deceleration, particularly ic power and clout.” Huawei, Xiaomi Corp and iPhone maker faces the loom- omy, exacerbated by the im- in Greater China “These are tough times Samsung Electronics. ing threat of a court-ordered pact of trade tensions between for Apple in China,” said China is looking to push sales ban, the uncertain out- Washington and Beijing. Apple Inc’s Chief Executive Neil Shah, research director ahead with its rollout of a come of trade war talks and “We did not foresee the Tim Cook at Counterpoint, adding the faster 5G network, with a pre- the roll-out of a new 5G net- magnitude of the economic iPhone could see its market commercial phase this year work, where it finds itself be- deceleration, particularly in share slip to 7 percent this and a commercial network in hind rivals like Huawei and Greater China,” he said. phones, part of a legal battle year in the face of stronger lo- 2020. Samsung. Chinese shoppers told Another question mark for Apple is its 5G strategy in China, where with chip maker Qualcomm cal rivals and worry about the Some are looking to make The complex outlook Reuters another element had the US firm is not expected to have a 5G-enabled phone until 2020, Inc. This ban, potentially hit- sales ban. an early bet on the technol- raises a challenge for Apple been key: the high price-tag behind rivals like Huawei, Xiaomi Corp and Samsung Electronics ting iPhone models from the Apple’s market share in ogy. Huawei is planning a 5G as it looks to revive its China on Apple’s flagship phones. 6S through the X, has yet to the third-quarter of 2018 was phone mid-year, while Xi- fortunes after weakness there Analysts said the firm Huawei Technologies Co Ltd trade war. be enforced. around 9 percent, and has aomi is aiming for the third sparked a rare drop in its glob- faced a brewing storm of bringing out comparable tech A Chinese court has also On Thursday a local in- dipped from above 14 percent quarter. Samsung is expected al sales forecast, knocked $75 challenges: an economic at lower prices and bubbling issued a preliminary injunc- dustry body, the China Anti- in 2015, overtaken by local to unveil a 5G phone in the billion from its market valua- slowdown, stronger rivals like patriotic sentiment amid the tion banning some Apple Infringement and Anti-Coun- rivals like Huawei. Another first half of the year. www.guide.com.qa  Sunday January , 2019

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Federer wins record third Hopman Cup as Switzerland beat Germany PAGE 18 CRICKET TEST PAKISTAN VS SOUTH AFRICA

BAUTISTA AGUT CAPS FANTASTIC WEEK WITH ‘FALCON’ FINISH

Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut celebrates with the trophy after winning the Qatar ExxonMobil Open on Saturday. (JALAL PATHIYOOR) Spaniard beat Wawrinka, Djokovic on way to first Qatar ExxonMobil Open title

VINAY NAYUDU The World No. 24 and 7th ing gained a 4-1 advantage, Czech. DOHA seed at the tournament, Bau- Berdych tried his best to stay in Reflecting on the week gone tista Agut was overwhelmed on the match. After hanging onto by, the champion Bautista Agut ROBERTO Bautista Agut his achievement. his serve for 2-4, the Czech loos- said, “It’s always a very tough couldn’t have asked for a bet- “It was a fantastic week for ened up and played aggressively draw in Doha. It’s a very tough ter start to the New Year. The me. Today, it wasn’t easy to to earn two break points of his tournament with a lot of good Spaniard, who shocked World manage after all the emotions own to get back on serve. But on players. And when I started the No. 1 Novak Djokovic just a day I had yesterday on court (after the second of those opportuni- week, I was feeling good with ago, went on to lift the gleam- beating Djokovic). But, now I’m ties, Berdych missed a sitting the ball. I was enjoying prac- ing Falcon Trophy by winning so happy,” he said. forehand approach shot, and tising. I was playing match by the $1.4mn Qatar ExxonMobil Nicknamed Bati, Bautista that would be his last opportu- match. And since the first mo- Open 2019 in style on Saturday. Agut, who also enjoys horse- nity. Bautista Agut served out ment of the tournament until The 30-year-old Bautista riding and owns seven horses, the match without dropping a the last point, I felt really good Agut marked one of the best had last played in Doha in the point, striking a final forehand on the court and I’m delighted weeks of his career by defeating 2012 edition but had lost in the winner looking towards his to have ended up with the tro- Czech veteran Tomas Berdych opening round. coach and wide and letting out phy.” 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 in the final wit- This time around, he made a roar of ‘Vamos’! On his chances in the forth- nessed by the Amir HH Sheikh it a tournament to remember. Despite the loss, Berdych coming Australian Open Grand Tamim bin Hamad al Thani and “I still can’t believe. I didn’t play was happy at having made a Slam, where the Spaniard has Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad here for a long time and to come comeback from his back injury made the fourth round three bin Khalifa al Thani besides here after six to seven years and which saw him miss much of times, Bautista Agut said, other distinguished guests. claim the trophy, it’s been a fan- last year. “There’s still a week to go, but The gripping contest which tastic week,” he added. “I am happy that I could now I want to enjoy this week. lasted one hour and 55 minutes Bautista Agut has now won manage to go all the way. But I think it was one of my best at the Khalifa International a trophy in January for four Agut (centre) poses with the trophy next to the Asian Tennis Federation President Nasser al Khelaifi after Roberto was too good in the fi- matches on the tour against Tennis & Squash Complex also consecutive seasons and be- winning the Qatar Open against Czech Republic’s Tomas Berdych (left) in Doha on Saturday. (AFP) nal. I am happy with the week. Novak Djokovic. I played really saw Bautista Agut notch his came the third Spaniard to win I like to come to Doha, I like good tennis against him. I now ninth ATP Tour title and fetch the title in Doha, joining Rafael While Bautista Agut won game, Berdych bounced back to In the decider, Bautista the fans, I like the players and I want to recover my body, I want him the top prize of $219,755 Nadal (2014) and David Ferrer the opening set in 41 minutes claim the second breaking the Agut’s path to victory got want to thank QatarExxonMo- to be fresh in Melbourne and try and 250 points. (2015). after a break in the seventh Spaniard twice. complicated as despite hav- bil for the hospitality,” said the to win as much as I can.”

Qatar football team arrives in UAE for Asian Cup Bayern coach happy with Qatar winter camp

IKOLI VICTOR against Liverpool in Febru- DOHA ary and Kovac said, “After the draw, we knew we would face a BAYERN Munich coach Niko tough side.” Kovac said on Saturday that “We have enough to deal the Bundesliga champions are with, and that’s the Bundesliga. happy with the facilities at As- “Both Bayern and Liverpool pire Zone despite reports of play fantastic football and we criticisms for their ninth con- know what’s in our hand within secutive winter training camp one month. So we are looking in Qatar. forward to the game in the next Speaking about the flak the few weeks.” club got for choosing Qatar for Bayern Munich players attend a training session at the Aspire Meanwhile, 18-year-old their training camp, Kovac said Academy on Saturday. (JALAL PATHIYOOR) Canadian youngster Alphonso in the press conference: “Karl Davies has joined the German Heinz Rummenigge (Bayern’s ern’s 10-day training is not Kovac said the gap of six team from Vancouver White- Chief Executive Officer) has meant to change the team’s points behind Dortmund is a caps for 14 million euros, which spoken about that but the team tactical approach but to work big challenge and he is confi- was what Kovac hoped for a is happy here with the facilities on the team ahead of the sec- dent that his players can reduce new face in his side. and I think the players are com- ond half of the season. He is it. He commented that his play- “We always need young fortable about it too.” confident of a better Bayern ers “are very strong to deliver players,” said Kovac. The former Croatia coach performance when the league a very good second half of the “It is my job and the job of who had visited Qatar in 2015 resumes in a fortnight. Bayern season and beat Dortmund.” (Bayern Munich Sporting Di- said his team finds “fantastic won all five of their last Bun- Bayern, who have spon- rector) Hasan Salihamidzic to conditions” in Doha and added desliga outings, a streak that sorship deals with both Qatar change the team as the team Qatar national football team arrives in the UAE on Saturday for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. Al Annabi are that “We have everything we helped the Bavarians reduce Airways and the Hamad Inter- does not get any younger. If a in Group E and will open their campaign against Lebanon on Wednesday. need.” Borussia Dortmund’s lead to national Airport, have a tough player is good it doesn’t matter Kovac clarified that Bay- six points. Champions League encounter how old he is,” he added. Sports Sunday, January 6, 2019 17

Fourth and final Test Match at SCG Kuldeep, Ravindra make Oz struggle The spinners grab five wickets between them to cement India further

AFP think on our feet but we’re On a day when the Sydney But he was sent packing SYDNEY playing against the number Cricket Ground was a sea of by a blinding reflex catch from Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Federation (QTSBF) President Nasser bin Ghanim al Khelaifi, QTF one side in the world, so it’s pink to mark a breast cancer Ajinkya Rahane at mid-wicket Secretary-General Tariq Zeinal and Tournament Director Karim Alami address the media at the Khalifa AUSTRALIA blew a strong not like it’s an easy thing to awareness initiative, he was off Mohammed Shami’s bowl- Tennis & Squash Complex on Saturday. start with yet another top or- do.” dismissed for 27 after mistim- ing. der batting collapse in Sydney Despite the task ahead, ing a shot off Yadav with Pu- Marsh scored a century in on Saturday, leaving them- Harris remained optimistic. jara taking an easy catch. Sydney against England this HH Amir, Father Amir’s presence selves a mountain to climb “Obviously 600 is a big time last year, but was out to stay in the fourth and final score to chase down or get a Stuck in two figures for eight, tickling an edge to Test against India. close deficit, but I think the At the other end the di- Rahane at slip from a turning makes our tournament a huge When play was aban- more time we can occupy the minutive Harris, who has Jadeja ball. doned half an hour early due crease, you never know what shown flashes of brilliance The day got worse when to rain, they were 236 for can happen.” in his short four-Test career, Travis Head was caught and success, says Khelaifi six, still 386 behind with Pe- India took a stranglehold quickly found a groove with bowled by Yadav just before ter Handscomb (28) and Pat on the match over the open- some crisp shots. tea for 20 and as storm clouds VINAY NAYUDU QTF Secretary-General Tariq Zeinal hoped Cummins (25) fighting a rear- ing two days, compiling a He survived a close call gathered overhead Yadav DOHA that the good show will see Qatar ExxonMobil guard action after some soft huge 622 for seven declared on 24 when a diving KL Ra- clean bowled Paine for five. Open clinch the ATP 250 Tournament of the dismissals plunged the hosts on the back of centuries from hul narrowly missed a catch It was left to Handscomb, THE 27th edition of Qatar ExxonMobil Open Year award a third time. into deep trouble. irrepressible Cheteshwar Pu- and reached his second recalled as a specialist in tack- 2019 came to a glittering end on Saturday with “We are pleased to have reached that level Australia went to lunch at jara and livewire Rishabh Test 50 with a single before ling spin, and paceman Cum- the evening sky being lit up with fireworks as of organistation which made the ATP, ATP Su- 122 for one but meekly sur- Pant. smacking three fours in one mins, who made a gutsy 63 in Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut lifted the golden pervisior and umpires happy to be in Qatar and rendered soon afterwards, They lead 2-1 after vic- Yadav over. the third Melbourne Test, to Falcon trophy at the Khalifa International Ten- with the impeccable conduct of Qatar Exxon- losing three wickets for 24 tories in Adelaide and Mel- Harris went to lunch on try and repair the damage. nis & Squash Complex. Mobil Open 2019, I think we deserve to win the runs, with spinners Ravindra bourne and are fast closing in 77 but added just two more The fitting finale to the week-long tourna- prestigious ATP 250 Tournament of the Year Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav on a historic first-ever series before chopping a Jadeja de- ment also made the organisers of the Qatar award a third time,” he said. doing the damage. win since they first toured livery onto his stumps, blow- SCOREBOARD Tennis, Squash and Badminton Federation “We had a great final and both Roberto Bau- Yadav ended with 3-71 Australia in 1947-48. ing a glorious chance to press INDIA (1ST INNINGS): 622-7 DECL (QTSBF) officials glad at yet another flawless tista Agut and Tomas Berdych deserved to be and Jadeja 2-62. Yadav said India’s field- on and make Australia’s first AUSTRALIA (1ST INNINGS, OVERNIGHT 24-0): conduct of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open, which in the final and qualified having played tough While aggressive rookie ing and catching practice was century of the series. M. Harris b Jadeja 79 U. Khawaja c Pujara b K. Yadav 27 had already been named as ATP 250 Tourna- matches against Stanislas Wawrinka, against opener Marcus Harris blazed paying off. So far, none of Australia’s M. Labuschagne c Rahane b Shami 38 ment of the Year twice in 2015 and 2017. Fernando Verdasco and Marco Cecchinato. a career-best 79, senior play- “I feel like we are the best batsmen has reached three S. Marsh c Rahane b Jadeja 8 Speaking to the media soon after the conclu- “I would like to thank the organising commit- ers Usman Khawaja, Shaun side in the world now when it figures over the four Tests, T. Head c & b K. Yadav 20 sion of the 2019 edition, QTF President Nasser tee, the sponsors, all the teams, the ball boys and Marsh and skipper Tim Paine comes to fielding,” he said. with Harris’ 79 the highest P. Handscomb not out 28 T. Paine b Yadav 5 bin Ghanim al Khelaifi said, “I am very happy girls and the media for their support towards de- all failed to deliver when Skipper Virat Kohli’s dec- anyone has scored. In con- P. Cummins not out 25 and it’s a honour to have His Highness the Amir livering a successful tournament. We shall now needed most. “I got a start laration left Khawaja and trast, India have had a field Extras (b4, lb2) 6 Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani and His start getting ready for the WTA tournament, the and a few of us got a start but Harris to face 10 nervous day, compiling five centuries. Total (6 wickets, 83.3 overs) 236 Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Qatar Total Open 2019 (scheduled for February none of us went on to get a big overs before stumps on Fri- Australia gambled by pick- To bat: Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood Fall of wickets: 1-72 (Khawaja), 2-128 (Harris), Khalifa al Thani. It’s an honour to have them 11-16), from tomorrow itself,” he added. score so it’s pretty simple to day, when they crawled to 24 ing inexperienced allrounder 3-144 (S.Marsh), 4-152 (Labuschagne), 5-192 both at the final, and it makes our tournament Tournament Director Karim Alami appreci- work out what went wrong,” without loss. Marnus Labuschagne to come (Head), 6-198 (Paine) a huge success. ated the high quality of tennis witnessed dur- said Harris. Khawaja was dropped on in at number three and he Bowling: Shami 16-1-51-1, Bumrah 16-4-42-0, “Also the crowd at the tournament – even ing the tournament. “We had some great names “We’re a young group and nought but failed to make the settled in well, cracking seven Jadeja 27.3-9-62-2, Yadav 24-6-71-3. for the quarter-final, semi-final and final – was playing this week and we got to see very high we’re trying to work it out and most of his second life. boundaries in a stylish 38. very good. The level of tennis was really high, so level of tennis. There was also a great presence we are very pleased and happy with the organi- from the public. It was a very positive week for sation. I would like to thank everybody, includ- us as we always are looking to upgrade the tour- ing ExxonMobil for sponsoring the event and nament and to provide the best for the players their support,” he added. and the crowd,” he said. Thisara’s 140 in vain as Kiwis claim ODI series AFP MOUNT MAUNGANUI (NEW ZEALAND) SCOREBOARD NEW ZEALAND: K. Perera c Boult b Henry 4 A rollicking maiden century by M. Guptill c Dickwella b Malinga 13 K. Mendis c Seifert b Sodhi 20 Sri Lanka’s Thisara Perera was C. Munro run out (K.Perera/Sandakan) 87 D. Chandimal b Sodhi 3 K. Williamson c Sandakan b Pradeep 1 D. Gunaratne run out (Neesham/Siefert) 6 ultimately in vain as New Zea- R. Taylor run out (Sandakan/Dickwella) 90 T. Perera c Boult b Henry 140 land wrapped up the one-day H. Nicholls c Dickwella b Malinga 32 S. Prasanna b Sodhi 0 series with a 21-run victory J. Neesham run out (Pradeep) 64 L. Malinga b Boult 17 in the second ODI at Mount T. Seifert run out (T.Perera) 22 L. Sandakan c Taylor b Neesham 6 T. Southee not out 1 N. Pradeep not out 3 Maunganui. Extras: (b 4, lb 2, wd 3) 9 Extras: (lb 6, wd 13) 19 With Sri Lanka chasing New Total: (for 7 wickets; 50 overs) 319 Total: (all out; 46.2 overs) 298 Zealand’s 319 for seven, they Fall of wickets: 1-34 (Guptill), 2-39 (Williamson), Fall of wickets: 1-28 (Dickwella), 2-63 (K. Perera), were on the ropes at 128 for sev- 3-151 (Munro), 4-208 (Nicholls), 5-262 (Taylor), 3-112 (Mendis), 4-116 (Gunathilaka), 5-121 6-302 (Neesham), 7-319 (Siefert) (Chandimal), 6-128 (Gunaratne), 7-128 (Prasanna), en when Perera opened up. Bowling: Malinga 10-0-45-2, Pradeep 9-0-59-1, 8-203 (Malinga), 9-254 (Sandakan), 10-298 (T. He faced 74 deliveries and Gunathilaka 1-0-10-0, T. Perera 7-0-69-0 (2w), Perera) cracked 13 sixes and eight Sandakan 10-0-56-0 (1w), Prasanna 5-0-34-0, Bowling: Boult 10-1-61-1 (3w), Southee 8-0-68-1 fours before he was the last Gunaratne 8-0-40-0. (4w), Henry 9.2-1-52-2 (2w), Williamson 2-0-8-0, Sodhi 10-1-55-3 (2w), Neesham 7-0-48-2 (2w). wicket to fall and Sri Lanka SRI LANKA: Toss: New Zealand were out for 298 with 22 balls N. Dickwella b Southee 9 Result: New Zealand won by 21 runs remaining. D. Gunathilaka c Seifert b Neesham 71 Series: New Zealand lead 2-0 After New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat, Sri Lanka had their tails up when But Ross Taylor (90)and with a whirlwind 64. they removed first-match Colin Munro (87) swung mo- Lasith Malinga was the centurion Martin Guptill and mentum New Zealand’s way pick of Sri Lankan bowlers Kane Williamson cheaply to with a 112-run stand for the with two for 45 while bowling have New Zealand at 39 for third wicket, while all-rounder for New Zealand Sodhi took India’s Kuldeep Yadav (second left) celebrates with captain Virat Kohli (left), Ravindra Jadeja (third left) and teammates after dismissing two. James Neesham lit up the tail three for 55. Australia’s captain Tim Paine during the third day’s play of the fourth and final cricket Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on aturday.S (AFP) Skeet gold medals for Rashid & Reem at Losail New national RESULTS Men’s skeet record by 1.HAMAD, Rashid (22 23 24 25 25) 119 & 55 (finals) Al Dana in 2.MENKHES, Hamad (24 22 24 22 24) 116 & 53 3.HAMAD, Masoud (23 22 23 24 23) 115+8 & 43 25m Pistol 4.AL HAJRI, Rashid Mohamed (23 23 22 24 21) 113 & 33 5.AL ATTIYAH, Abdulaziz (24 24 24 24 25) 121 & 24 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK 6.ABUSHARIB, Saeed (20 22 24 25 24) 115+7 & 14 DOHA Women’s skeet 1 AL SHARSHANI, Reem (18 20 22 24 20) 104 & 46 RASHID Saleh Hamad and 2 AL MURAIKHI, Fatma (19 21 16 22 21) 99 & 44 Reem al Sharshani claimed Women’s Skeet champion Reem 3 HAJI, Hanan (16 19 15 20 21) 91 & 32 the Skeet titles in their respec- al Sharshani is flanked by silver 4 AL RAFEEA, Amal Ahmad (18 21 19 21 18) 97 & 24 tive categories after thrilling winner Fatma al Muraikhi (left) and 5 AL MULLA, Lolwa (23 18 22 22 22) 107 & 18 finals at the National Shooting bronze medal winner Hanan Haji. 6 BUMEDAISH, Fatma Naser (14 8 17 20 16) 75 & 4 and Archery Team Cup at the Junior Men’s Skeet Losail Ranges on Saturday. and grabbed the gold with 1 AL MARRI, Abdulla Rashdan (21 20 21 22 21) 105 Hamad, a double Olym- Men’s Skeet winner Rashid Saleh Hamad with other podium finish- Women’s Skeet champion Reem al Sharshani is flanked by silver win- two-shot margin. 2 AL MARRI, Saud Hamad (13 13 20 13 17) 76 ers and Tournament Director Ibrahim al Mohannadi after the prize ner Fatma al Muraikhi (left) and bronze medal winner Hanan Haji on pian and former Asia cham- Rashid Saleh Hamad said Junior Women’s Skeet pion, shot 55 to hold off distribution at the National Shooting and Archery Team Cup in Losail the podium with QSAA officials in Losail. that the competition was 1 AL ANSARI, Aisha (10 9 15 14 7) 55 Hamad Menkhes (53) for the on Saturday. strong as all the participants 2 AL MALKI, Galla (8 12 11 12 9) 52 gold medal match. The bronze The Men’s Skeet contest contriving 33. were seeking to bag the gold Women’s 25m Pistol medal was pocketed by Ma- al, overcoming the challenge of the silver medallist Saud was quite close. Abdulaziz al When Masoud Hamad medal. “Despite up and down 1.AL MUBARAK Al Dana 576 & 32 soud Hamad. Nusra Mohammed Mahmoud. Hamad al Marri managed only Attiyah topped the qualify- managed 43 and had to be in the weather over two days, 2.MAHMOUD Nasra Mohammed 556 & 22 Sharshani produced a fine Mubarak, who qualified with 76. Aisha al Ansari overcame a ing rounds with 121 but could content with the bronze thank god I was able to main- 3.AL KHATER Suad 543 & 12 showing in the finals and went 576 (19x), recorded 32 in the tough competition and Galla al not extend his good form and medal, Hamad Menkhes and tain my focus and win the on to beat Fatma al Muraikhi final, while Nusra followed her Malki to bag the girl’s crown. was the second shooter to bow Rashid Saleh Hamad were gold, which is the most impor- well for this year as we’ve to (44) by two shots to bag the qualifying 556 with 22. Ansari shot 55, while Galla out of the finals after Saeed left to battle for the gold tant for me.” compete in many qualifying women’s gold medal. Hanan Suad al Khater collected had 52. Abusharib, who qualified with medal. Both were involved in Al Dana al Mubarak said events for the 2020 Tokyo Haji hit 32 to land the bronze the bronze medal with 12. Tournament Director 115 and lost the shootoff with the rollercoaster final and it after her record performance, Olympics. I am happy that the medal. In the Junior Skeet events, Ibrahim al Mohannadi and Masoud Hamad to decide the was eventually Rashid Saleh “There was considerable pres- first gold medal of the year and Al Dana al Mubarak cre- Abdulla Rashdan al Marri Alanoud al Naimi, member of placements for the finals. Hamad, who shot 25 each sure on me and I had to lift my my record. I hope it will boost ated a new national record and emerged the champion with a the national teams’ commit- Rashid Mohamed al Hajri in the final two qualifying performance in order to win my confidence for other up- won the 25m Pistol gold med- big margin. He hit 105, while tee, crowned the winners. was the next to leave the range, rounds to continue his surge the title. We all have trained coming events.” 18 Sunday, January 6, 2019 Sports Vintage Federer wins record 3rd Hopman Cup in thrilling final

Federer, who also beat For the second Zverev in three sets in last year in a row, the year’s Hopman final, clinched the match with a typically crisp Swiss beat the forehand volley. He was pleased to maintain German pairing his unbeaten singles record during the week, during which of Zverev and he never dropped his serve. Kerber by claiming “I am happy I was able to Kevin Anderson poses with the maintain the good, high qual- trophy after winning the men’s a deciding mixed ity tennis I showed all week,” single final for the Maharashtra he said. tennis tournament in Pune on doubles rubber “It is good to finish on a Saturday. (AFP) singles performance like this, I AFP was able to come up with some PERTH, AUSTRALIA, good serve and volley and it all Anderson worked out today.” ROGER Federer has become World number two Kerber claims battle the most successful player in appeared set for an easy win in Hopman Cup history after her singles match against Ben- leading Switzerland to a 2-1 cic, taking the first set and then of giants with win in an enthralling final of claiming an early break in the the mixed teams tournament second. Pune title in Perth Saturday. The German served at 5-4, In what is tipped to be the but the match took a sudden AFP final edition of the unique tour- twist as Bencic broke back, PUNE, INDIA nament, the best was saved for only for Kerber to immediately last as Federer became the first break again. For a second time WORLD number six Kevin player to win three Hopman Kerber was unable to serve out Anderson of South Africa won Cups, teaming with Belinda the match, as Bencic forced it the battle of giants against 2.11 Bencic for the duo’s second to a tie-break. metres (6 feet 11 inches) tall Ivo consecutive title. Kerber had two match Karlovic to clinch the Maha- For the second year in a points at 6-4, but Bencic again rashtra Open title in Pune on row, the Swiss beat the Ger- hung on grimly and won the Saturday. man pairing of Alexander next two points. Anderson, who stands at Zverev and Angelique Kerber It wasn’t until Kerber’s 2.03 m (6’8”), edged out the by claiming a deciding mixed third chance that a backhand veteran Croat 7-6, 6-7, 7-6 in doubles rubber loaded with Roger Federer and his mixed doubles partner Belinda Bencic of Switzerland with the Hopman Cup after defeating runners-up Alexander Zverev winner secured the 6-4, 7-6 the tallest ATP final in the Open drama. and Angelique Kerber of Germany in the final on day eight in Perth on Saturday.(AFP) (8/6) win. Era. Anderson prevailed in the It was Switzerland’s fourth Critical was Kerber’s ability big serving duel despite the title overall, behind only the the tie by beating a dogged who served out the match in a November loss to Zverev in with plenty of big serves and to convert all four of her break 39-year-old Karlovic, the oldest United States with six. Feder- Belinda Bencic to set up the the third set tie-break, having London to beat the big-serving clean winners, but Federer was points during the match, while ATP finalist in more than four er first won the Hopman Cup mixed doubles decider. been unable to do so earlier in German 6-4, 6-2 and make able to answer everything the Bencic was only successful on decades, hitting 36 aces. back in 2001 when he teamed Federer was a dominant the set, when after an extended it a clean sweep of his singles 21-year-old threw at him. two of seven. The 32-year-old Anderson, with Martina Hingis. figure in an extraordinary dou- rally Zverev dumped a back- matches in Perth for the sec- He broke Zverev in the 10th Kerber praised Bencic’s te- who improved on his runners- The 37-year-old gave the bles match as the Swiss claimed hand into the net to hand the ond year running, less than game of the first set and then nacity, saying she was always a up showing in the last edition to Swiss the early ascendancy the abbreviated format 4-0, Swiss victory. two weeks before he defends tightened the noose on the Ger- determined opponent. clinch his sixth tour-level title, with a straight sets win against 1-4, 4-3 (5/4) to clinch the title. In the men’s singles, his Australian Open title. man, with two more breaks in “She was fighting until the praised his “inspirational” op- Zverev, before Kerber squared Fittingly, it was Federer Federer bounced back from It was a high-octane match, the second set. last one (point),” she said. ponent. “Firstly want to congratu- late Ivo for a great week. What Shiffrin wins 4th Zagreb slalom you are doing is truly inspira- tional... Great to see you playing Woodland sizzles to lead Tournament this kind of tennis,” Anderson said of Karlovic. “It was really close, it could have gone either way. Obviously of Champions; McIlroy still in hunt very, very pleased to have gone one step further than last year,” AFP still in the hunt as American Jus- the first since Daniel Chopra in added the two-time Grand Slam KAPALUA, UNITED STATES tin Thomas is tied for sixth after 2008 to win in the tournament finalist. posting a one-under 72. Long- in his first start. As the oldest player to GARY Woodland fired his sec- hitting rookie Cameron Champ “It’s been a nice start to the reach a tour-level final since a ond straight six-under 67 to (68) and Xander Schauffele (67) year,” he said. “The first two 43-year-old Ken Rosewall de- grab a three-shot lead halfway are keeping Thomas company at competitive rounds of year, feated Tom Gorman to win 1977 through the 2019 Tournament seven-under. nine-under par, only two bo- Hong Kong, Karlovic saved two of Champions as Rory McIlroy “I stayed patient,” McIlroy geys, it’s been nice. “It is some- championship points in the fi- starts to make some noise in his said. “The front nine’s the tough thing to build on going into the nal set to take it to a third tie- Kapalua debut. nine on this golf course, and weekend.” breaker. Woodland, who is seeking I had a couple opportunities, The 29-year-old made birdie But Anderson held his nerve his fourth win on the PGA Tour, but I just thought if I could get on four of his final seven holes in to lift the trophy a year after he used a streak of five consecutive through that first nine under the second round to improve by lost the 2018 final to Gilles Si- birdies, beginning at the No. 11, par, I would have a few chances a stroke over his Thursday score. mon of France. Anderson had to reach 12-under 134. on the back nine. And thankful- The same could not be said beaten Simon in the semi-final World No. 8 McIlroy, Bry- ly I was able to take advantage.” for Dustin Johnson who was on Friday. son DeChambeau and first- Woodland, 34, went on a slapped with a two-stroke pen- “It was unlucky but I would round leader Kevin Tway are roll last summer finishing in alty for playing the wrong ball like to congratulate Kevin for tied for second at nine under. the top 12 in six-out-of-seven and finished with a one-over 74. an unbelievable last year and “I have a little different worldwide starts. However the Johnson took the penalty on this week also,” Karlovic said mindset this week, playing a big knock on the American is his the fourth hole and went on to in praise of his top-seeded op- little more aggressive, trying to inability to play with the lead as make double bogey. American star Mikaela Shiffrin won the World Cup slalom in ponent. contend, and trying to win in- he has failed to convert each of “I could see the logo on the Zagreb for a fourth time on Saturday with her main rival Petra “I was down but was able to stead of just enjoying the views his previous four 36-hole leads side and so obviously I just as- Vlhova second again. Shiffrin completed the two runs in 2min rise a little bit. It was an excel- Gary Woodland plays a shot on out here, which I’ve done in the into victories. His last win came sumed it was mine. That won’t 01.09sec. Zagreb’s women slalom is dubbed the ‘Snow Queen lent week and hopefully I would the 18th hole during the second past,” said Woodland. at the 2018 Phoenix Open. ever happen again I promise Trophy’ in honour of Croatia’s retired skiing star Janica Kostelic. be able to continue at this level,” round of the Sentry Tournament McIlroy, who shot 68, isn’t McIlroy has impressed in you that,” said Johnson who is The race winner also receives a crystal crown. (AFP) said Karlovic, who came into of Champions. (AFP) the only former major winner his debut as he hopes to become tied for 12th. the tournament ranked 100. Pakistan avoid innings defeat, Red-hot Hayward powers Celtics past Mavs delay South Africa victory charge AFP 22nd season, but was grateful to LOS ANGELES Boston’s fans for their support. AFP “They’re great sports fans. CAPE TOWN GORDON Hayward flirted with It’s a great sports town. They a triple-double as the Boston know the game and they appre- ALTHOUGH Pakistan are Celtics defeated the Dallas Mav- ciate the game,” Nowitzki said. facing a heavy defeat, their ericks 114-93 in what might The Mavericks trimmed an fightback on the third day of have been Dirk Nowitzki’s final 18-point first-half deficit to a the second Test against South appearance at the Boston Gar- point early in the third quarter, Africa was a good sign for the den. but could get no closer. team, batsman Asad Shafiq Hayward had 16 points, 11 Elsewhere, Victor Oladipo said on Saturday. rebounds and eight assists be- made a long three-pointer with Half-centuries by Shafiq, fore heading to the bench half- 0.3 seconds left in overtime to Shan Masood and Babar Azam way through the fourth quarter give the Indiana Pacers a 119- enabled Pakistan to take the with the Celtics ahead by a com- 116 win over the Chicago Bulls. match into a fourth day. fortable 22 points. Hayward “It felt great coming out of Pakistan were bowled out was coming off a season-high my hands, and it banked in,” in the last over for 294, leav- 35 points against Minnesota on Oladipo said. “It felt like I didn’t ing South Africa needing 41 Wednesday. bank it, it would have been a runs to win the match and the South African bowler Dale Steyn (centre) celebrates with teammates “It was fun,” said Hayward. swish. I work on that shot all three-match series. after the dismissal of Pakistan batsman Mohammad Amir during the “I think when we have good the time.” A provision for an extra third day of the second Test at Newlands Cricket Stadium in Cape spacing, we have talented play- Oladipo had 36 points and half hour was not used be- Town on Saturday. (AFP) ers and it just makes the game seven rebounds, and Doman- cause only 20 minutes or five easier. If you make the right tas Sabonis added 23 points overs of play would have been Shafiq said a positive Test matches at Newlands. He read, everybody gets involved and 12 rebounds for the Pacers possible. mindset was the key to Paki- made 111 in the 2012/13 meet- and it’s fun.” who won their sixth consecutive “Trying to get 41 runs in stan’s best day of the series. ing of the two countries at the Jaylen Brown scored 21 game. This was the first game of five overs was not worth it,” “If you get in you get good ground. points, Jayson Tatum added a five-game trip. said South African fast bowler value for your shots. The ball He reached his fifty off 56 18 points, and Al Horford had Chicago’s Zach LaVine hit Kagiso Rabada. was coming on to the bat and balls and went on to face 118 10 points, eight rebounds and Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward goes up for a basket against a three-pointer, but after time Masood hit a composed the outfield is fast,” he said. deliveries, hitting 12 fours and eight assists in the win. the Dallas Mavericks during the second quarter of their NBA game at had expired in the overtime. 61 and Shafiq and Azam both “I had to see off the first 20 a six. The Celtics won eas- the TD Garden in Boston on Friday. (EPA-EFE) Indiana’s Thaddeus Young played aggressively to score 88 or 25 balls but then I decided ily despite playing their second had 16 points to help the Pac- and 72 respectively. if the ball was in my zone I Brief scores: straight game with star guard and DeAndre Jordan had 12 Dirk” in the final minute. He ers overcome an early 12-point Masood and Shafiq shared would play my shots.” Pakistan 177 and 294 (Shafiq Kyrie Irving sidelined by a points and 15 rebounds in front finished with two rebounds and deficit. the most enterprising partner- Shafiq played some power- 88, Babar 72, Masood 61) scratched cornea. of the crowd of 18,600. no points as he considers retir- Lauri Markkanen had 27 ship of the match when they ful drives, cuts and pull shots South Africa 431 (du Plessis Luka Doncic had 19 points Germany’s Nowitzki re- ing at the end of the season. points, and Kris Dunn had 16 put on 132 in 132 minutes off as he came within 12 runs of a 103, Bavuma 75, de Kock 59) and nine assists for Dallas. Har- ceived two standing ovations Nowitzki said he hasn’t offi- points and 17 assists in the loss 168 balls for the third wicket. second century in successive need 41 runs to win. rison Barnes scored 20 points, and Boston fans chanted “Dirk, cially made up his mind about a for the Bulls. 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Alaves go fourth with fine ENGLISH FA CUP THIRD ROUND win over Valencia, Rayo beat Valladolid Chelsea, Man U through; DPA need to defend set-pieces bet- BARCELONA ter.” Alaves coach Albelardo ALAVES moved to fourth in Fernandez paid tribute to his Gillingham stun Cardiff La Liga with a 2-1 home win players as Alaves completed over Valencia on Saturday. the best ever first half of the Valencia took the lead on season. 13 minutes when Dani Parejo He said: “This is incred- Morata at the scored direct from a free-kick ible and all the credit must go but just seven minutes later to the players. The supporters double for Alaves had scrambled in an have been superb for us too.” Chelsea equaliser. Borja Baston got Earlier on Saturday Rayo the final touch after Guillermo Vallecano won away at Vall- DPA Maripan’s header from a cor- adolid. Alvaro Medran scored LONDON ner was not properly cleared. the winner after just 30 Tomas Pina got the winner seconds. HOLDERS Chelsea and Man- in added time of the first half Rayo keeper Stole Dimi- chester United, last year’s run- again from a rebound inside trievski saved a late penalty ners-up, booked their places the area that Valencia failed to from Michel Herrero after Ab- in the fourth round of the FA clear. doulaye Ba had brought down Cup with respective 2-0 victo- Valencia coach Marcelino Duje Cop, to seal the points. ries over Championship sides lamented: “We have big strong Later Betis face bottom club Saturday. defenders at the back so we Huesca. Alvaro Morata scored both goals as Chelsea saw off Nottingham Forest at Stam- ford Bridge while Juan Mata and Romelu Lukaku were on Maradona ‘okay’ after the scoresheet as United beat Reading by the same scoreline at Old Trafford. reported hospitalisation, Brighton, West Ham, Ever- ton and Burnley won but Car- diff were stunned 1-0 at League says daughter One side Gillingham and Chelsea’s Alvaro Morata vies with Nottingham Forest’s Luke Steele during their FA Cup match at Stamford Bridge in London on Saturday. (REUTERS) Southampton were held 2-2 at DPA sister Giannina Maradona Derby. number of chances. if that performance is repeat- Bournemouth missed a turned by VAR against Barns- MEXICO CITY was with their father. Morata, who went into the But Mata made no mistake ed at Wembley against Spurs number of early chances and ley but the home side won it Diego Maradona was hos- match having scored just five from the spot on 22 minutes (in their next Premier League were punished as Brighton in injury time as Chris Wood FOOTBALL legend Diego pitalized while attending the goals this season, put Chelsea after he had been fouled and match), we’re not going to have ran out 3-1 winners, Anthony scored from the spot, the pen- Maradona is ‘okay’ following World Cup in Russia in June, in front four minutes into the Lukaku rounded the goalkeep- a clean sheet or any points.” Knockaert, Yves Bissoum and alty this time standing. reports he had been hospital- requiring medical treatment second half and doubled his er for the second on the stroke League One side Gillingham Florin Andone scoring the Arnautovic put West Ham ized, his daughter said late following his former team’s tally 10 minutes later. of half-time. provided the customary third- goals. ahead against Birmingham af- Friday. dramatic 2-1 World Cup win United made it five wins “Delighted we’re through, round shock as they took out “I’m really delighted to go ter just two minutes and sub- Numerous media report- against Nigeria. out of five under caretaker 2-0 with a clean sheet again,” Cardiff. through - we’ve got a tough stitute Andy Carroll secured ed the 58-year-old was ad- Maradona, who led Ar- manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Solskjaer said. “But they made Midfielder Elliott List period coming up but I would the win late on. mitted to hospital with inter- gentina to victory in the 1986 thanks to a penalty from Juan it tough for us and probably I scored the vital goal on 81 min- rather be in the next round Bakary Sako gave West nal bleeding in his stomach, football World Cup, joined Mata and a Romelu Lukaku made it tough for us because utes and Gillingham held on in than not,” Brighton manager Brom a 1-0 win over Wigan a development Dalma Mara- Mexico’s second-tier club goal. when you make nine changes, eight minutes of injury time Chris Hughton said. while Peter Crouch equalized dona seemed to acknowledge Dorados de Sinaloa in Sep- Nemanja Matic, Anthony it’s never easy for a team that’s to send Cardiff out at the first “We didn’t start the game in a 1-1 draw for Stoke City at on Twitter. tember. Martial and Paul Pogba were never played together.” United time of asking. too well, we had some prob- Shrewsbury Town to force a Maradona’s daughter He left his coaching job all rested and Marcus Rash- will now travel to Dubai for Southampton almost lems early on and we probably replay. told “those who are really at Al Fujairah in the United ford was left on the bench, a few days of warm-weather joined them as they let slip were 2-0 up against the run Swansea, Accrington worried about my dad” that Arab Emirates earlier this while Fred was given a rare training. a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with of play. But we managed the Stanley, Bolton Wanderers, he was “okay” and that “in year, briefly taking on the start. “We’re going to have some Derby, Jack Marriott and Tom game well in the second half Middlesbrough, Brentford a while he goes home!” The chairmanship of Belarusian And the hosts were far days to recover and then we’ll Lawrence scoring to force a re- and it’s a great result for us.” and AFC Wimbledon also ad- 31-year-old added that her club Dynamo Brest in July. from fluent, offering Reading a train hard because we know, play. Burnley had a penalty over- vanced to the fourth round. Debutant trio to make Asian Cup tourney bow on Monday Kyrgyzstan are first up against China in Al Ain before the Philippines take on South Korea in Dubai DPA ABU DHABI

MONDAY will be debutant day at the Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates with Yemen, the Philippines and Kyrgyzstan all making their FC Bayern Munich’s midfielder Franck Ribery (left) and Dutch midfielder maiden appearances on the Arjen Robben take part with other teammates in a training session regional stage. during their winter training camp in Doha on Saturday. (AFP) Kyrgyzstan are first up against China in Al Ain before the Philippines take on power- Ribery angrily turns house South Korea in Dubai in the other Group C match. Finally Yemen meet an- golden steak warrior other favourite in Abu Dhabi when they take on Iran before AFP porters said the tabloid had mis- going on to duel with Iraq and BERLIN read the currency on the menu. Vietnam in Group D. Contacted by AFP, the res- “I am really happy to be FRENCH football star Franck taurant did not comment on part of the team that reached Ribery on Saturday launched Ribery but said that it’s most the AFC Asian Cup for the a foul-mouthed response after expensive “golden steak” costs first time in our nation’s his- he was criticised for eating a 2,000 Emirati dirhams, or 478 tory,” said Yemen captain Ala gold-coated steak, telling his euros. In his second Tweet, Rib- Al Sasi. critics: “I will spend my money ery castigated “pseudo-journal- “It is a source of pride for how I like”. ists” who are always “negative”. all the players and for every On Thursday, the 35-year- One of the journalists who Yemeni. A great achieve- old Bayern Munich player had had criticised Ribery was Audrey ment.” The positive tale on the posted a video on social media Pulvar, a celebrity in France and sports field is in stark contrast of a visit to a steak house owned president of the charitable Nico- to the ongoing war which has by celebrity Turkish restauran- las Hulot foundation. devastated the country. teur Salt Bae and rubbing his She had Tweeted “Mr. @ Al Sasi is one of nine play- Phillipines national team players arrive the UAE on Saturday for the AFC Asian Cup 2019 hands before tucking into a FranckRibery if you do not ers from the squad now play- huge chop coated in gold. know what to do with your mon- ing in Qatar, which is where Fuerth. That ostentatious luxury ey, there are plenty of causes to Yemen hosted their home Result “We will be the under- drew ferocious criticism before fund and support, worldwide.” qualifiers for the tournament. Opening Match dog, for sure, and not many Ribery -- who earns an esti- Ribery’s third Tweet on Sat- “Considering the situation people are betting on us, but mated eight million euros a year urday showed Pulvar wearing a in Yemen, it has been difficult UAE 1 - 1 Bahrain we’re not going to make up the with the German champions -- pair of glasses that he said cost for us to play football at home, numbers,” he said of the world hit back. 3,000 euros and said: “I do what so being based in Doha helped England, Mexico and the Ivory 116th-ranked minnows. “We “Let’s start with the envious, I want with my money.” us a lot in the qualifiers cam- Coast. are fully embracing this unre- the angry, surely born because of “When I donate (because I paign,” said Al Sasi. “The AFC Asian Cup is alistic statement we’re giving a broken condom,” read the first was taught to give when I earn a “Qatar is preparing for the most prestigious tourna- to Asia.” of the posts on Ribery’s Twitter lot...) Why does not a major na- the 2022 FIFA World Cup, so ment in the continent, one of Two-time champions account. “F*ck your mothers, tional media broadcast that? No, there is already excellent in- the best competitions in the South Korea will be eyeing your grandmothers and your you prefer to talk about the holi- frastructure for us to train and world,” said Eriksson. simple progress to the knock- whole family tree,” wrote Rib- days that I go on with my family, play our games.” Now coached “There is no doubt this is out phase but China will be ery, having taken care to sani- you scrutinise my actions, what by Slovakian Jan Kocian, the biggest moment in the his- wary of Kyrgyzstan who im- tise the French word “n*quez”. I eat, etc!” Ribery wrote. Yemen could struggle against tory of Philippines football so pressed in qualifying. “I owe you nothing, my success Ummah Charity, an “inter- World Cup participants Iran naturally, I am aware of the “Every coach will say that is above all thanks to God,” the national humanitarian aid or- and former champions Iraq expectations.” Goalkeeper Neil his team has a great chance post continued. “To me, to my ganisation” based in suburban but a win over Vietnam could Turkmenistan players arrive the UAE on Saturday for the AFC Asian Etheridge is skipping the tour- to go through the group stage, relatives and to those who be- Paris tweeted: “Without any open a path to the knock-outs Cup 2019. nament to help Cardiff City and I am no exception here,” lieved in me, for the others, you intention to justify anything, from third-place. fight relegation from the Pre- said Kyrgyz coach Aleksander were only pebbles in my socks.” we confirm that @FranckRib- “If you look at these play- Yemeni supporters. make an impression. mier League but German-born Krestinin. “Football is unpre- German tabloid Bild report- ery is one of our most gener- ers during training and match- “There is no question that And in 70-year-old Sven midfielder Stephan Schrock dictable and this is what we ed that the meal was in Dubai ous donors. Thanks to him and es, there is a level of commit- the other teams in the group Goran Eriksson they have a has high-level experience. love about the game. where Salt Bae owns the Nusr- his wife who spend lavishly to ment that you wouldn’t find are more accomplished but, on star coach on the bench with Now 32 and with Ceres “With the proper organi- Et restaurant. finance our humanitarian ac- anywhere else,” said Kocian. our day, most teams will find the Swede boasting domestic Negros in the Philippines, sation of training camps and Golden steak, coated in tivities...” “They are determined, they it difficult to break us down.” titles in his native country, Schrock played in the Bun- quality training sessions 24-carat gold, is one of Salt Bae’s Bayern, where Ribery is re- will fight for every ball because The Philippines do not face Italy and Portugal, two major desliga with Hoffenheim and to prepare the team for the signature dishes. portedly in his last season, are all of them have a shared goal the same domestic challenges European trophies and in- Eintracht Frankfurt after earn- key games, everything is Bild reported that the steak holding a winter training camp - they want to bring joy to the but are equally determined to ternational experience with ing promotion with Greuther possible.” cost 1,200 euros. Ribery’s sup- in Qatar. 20 Sunday, January 6, 2019 The Last Word QFI, GEEO take US educators on tour of Qatar and Oman

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK around a fire under the stars, DOHA listened to traditional music and visited the last remain- QATAR Foundation Inter- ing shipyards that still build national (QFI), a US-based Oman’s dhows. member of Qatar Foundation Kerry Dunne, one of the par- (QF), and Philadelphia-based ticipants and a high school his- Global Exploration for Edu- tory teacher in Massachusetts, cators Organization (GEEO) said: “This was my first visit to recently arranged a US educa- the Middle East and it has cer- tor cultural immersion trip to tainly widened my perspective Qatar and Oman. on our fascinating world.” The trip saw 16 K-12 edu- The trip aimed to encour- cators from 12 different states age educators to integrate cul- spend ten days exploring a tural and historical insights range of historical and cultural into educational strategies sites in the two countries. and tools. They will use their In-country guides led the newly gained understanding cohort through visits to dif- of the region and incorporate ferent regions in each country The trip saw 16 K-12 educators from 12 different states spend ten days exploring a range of historical and cultural sites in the two countries. their experiences in creating while Angela Williams, as- lesson plans, curricular units sociate director of the Middle knowledge and experiences nowned Museum of Islamic Art ited QF Headquarters and Edu- Then, flying from Doha to coast for the Bimmah Sinkhole and classroom activities, which Eastern Studies Center at the from the trip back to the class- designed by IM Pei, kayaked in cation City. They learned about Muscat, the participants got an through the red rock forma- will be shared with their peers University of Illinois Urbana- room. the Al Thakira mangroves to Qatari dress and watched hors- in-depth introduction to Omani tions to the WadiBani Khalid through QFI’s Al-Masdar plat- Champaign, led nightly dis- Beginning with Qatar, the see flamingos, watched news es being trained at Al Shaqab – culture and history at the Bait region and visited Jabrin Cas- form of K-12 resources. The next cussions about how to take the group toured the world-re- reporting at Al Jazeera and vis- also a member of QF. Al Zubair Museum, drove to the tle in Ibra. The group ate meals trip is planned for April, 2019. Shop Qatar Design District opens with Shop Qatar: Nine winners walk away with Jaguar cars, exquisite creations from nine nations QR200,000 in cash prizes

(PHOTOGRAPHS BY JALAL PATHIYOOR) TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK luxurious experience.” DOHA Visitors and residents still have a AILYN AGONIA of the Qatar National Tourism Avenues namely Art, Fashion, Tai- neur turned shoe designer Hissa chance to win in two more draws by DOHA Council (QNTC), the Design Dis- lor, Beauty, Design and Lifestyle. Haddad. The brand name was THE second raffle draw of Shop Qa- shopping or dining at any of the festi- trict was designed in a way that the The different avenues strate- launched during Paris Fashion tar was held at Hayat Plaza recently val’s 13 mall partners or at The Pearl- THE finest creations of about 20 visitors feel that they are on a jour- gically meet at the centre of the Week 2017 and also featured in the and nine winners walked away with Qatar. For every QR200 spent at any designers from nine countries, in- ney of discovering fashion brands layout which doubles as a fashion London Fashion Week 2018. two Jaguar cars and QR200,000 in of the participating retailers or restau- cluding Qatar, take the limelight at and shops. show catwalk. Another unique Qatari brand cash prizes. rants, shoppers can enter one of the fes- the inaugural Shop Qatar Design The concept, she added, also Fashion shows will be held featured in the event is called Let At the time of the draw, there was tival’s two remaining raffle draws, with District which opened at the Doha aims to give Qatari entrepreneurs daily during the eight-day event Me Be featuring home accessories also a ‘Wheel of Fortune’ where 15 two cars and 7 cash prizes ranging from Exhibition & Convention Center an opportunity to meet person- featuring the works of Indian de- and design. shoppers won valuable prizes, courtesy QR10,000 to QR100,000 to be won on Saturday. alities who are experienced in the signers Wendell Rodricks, Ra- Aside from pop-up shops, of the mall’s shops. each week. The opening ceremony was at- fashion industry such as designers ghavendra Rathore, Raw Mango, the Design District offers a Fash- The five winners of the QR10,000 Next week’s Shop Qatar Raffle tended by HE Akbar al Albaker, and make-up artists. Namrata Joshipura and Tarun ion Speakers’ Corner presenting cash prizes in the second week’s raffle Draw will be held at the Mall of Qatar GCEO of Qatar Airways and mem- She said, “We are very excited Tahiliani. talks by various speakers such as draw were Samar Haddad, Faisal Hus- on January 10 at 7.30pm. bers of the board of Qatar National to launch this new concept for the The Indian fashion shows, designers, make-up artists and sain Belghith, Al Anoud al Thani, Mo- Shoppers can enter the raffle draws Tourism Council (QNTC); Hassan first time in Shop Qatar. Whether which are ticketed events, are in academics from the Virginia Com- hammad Rimgul and Rashed al Qadhi. in 4 easy steps: keep your receipts after al Ibrahim from QNTC; Chairman you are a fashion enthusiast or you line with the celebration of 2019 monwealth University School of The winner of QR50,000 was Ghal- your shop at stores in the participating and CEO of Abu Isssa Holdings are simply seeking a fun time out, Qatar India Year of Culture. the Arts in Qatar who will be im- ia Ahmad al Mhamad and the biggest malls, go to the Shop Qatar info kiosk Ashraf Abu Issa; Machaille Has- you are invited to experience and Another feature of the District parting their experiences and suc- cash prize of QR100,000 went to Al Jazi in the mall and show your receipts, for san Al Naimi, president of Com- enjoy the truly unique line-up of is a special interactive art installa- cess stories. Ahmad Ahdhiri. every QR200 spent you will receive one munity Development at QF; and indoor and outdoor activities this tion titled ‘Fashion Meets Art’ by A dedicated corner for make- Two fortunate shoppers, Wadha al voucher, and drop your voucher(s) in Indian Ambassador to Qatar HE P District offers. Qatari artist Fahd al Obaidly. up, hair and beauty masterclasses Doussari and Abdelkader Said, received the Shop Qatar raffle box. Kumaran. “In each new edition of the The fashion curator said the and workshops is another attrac- brand new Jaguar cars. In addition to the exciting shopping The labyrinth of fashion and festivals we organise in collabora- dark room creates an illusion of tion of the event. The Masterclass Mohammed al Hawamdeh, head experiences, Pakistani music fans can design gathered under one roof are tion with public and private sec- “landing in the fashion universe” tickets are sold for QR600 and of marketing of Hyatt Plaza Mall, said, enjoy a three-hour music marathon on exciting brands by Qatar designers tor partners, we are always keen through the installation of abstract can be purchased on shopqatar. “Being one of the first malls in Doha, January 9 at QNCC. The music night Tamader al Sultan, Asma Sckali, to provide exciting platforms for art inspired by space. qa, Qtickets.com or at the Design we consider ourselves responsible for will feature throwback tunes by Strings Yassmine Mansour, Saeed Malas local entrepreneurs and home- At the Art Avenue, visitors will District registration desk. promoting Qatar as a tourist destina- who are celebrating their 30th anniver- and WAAD. The event also fea- grown talent to meet, learn from also find the works of prominent The Design District also fea- tion for visitors from all over the world. sary along with modern hits by Coke tured the creations of five sought- and engage with their industry local artists Yasser al Mulla, Muna tures five cafes indoor as well as six Hyatt Plaza is committed to participat- Studio sensation Ali Sethi and Qurat-ul- after Indian designers as well as peers from around the world.” al Badr, Mariam al Mulla and Radi trolleys and six food trucks located ing in such festivals that offer exciting Ain Balouch who owes her rise to fame works by designers from Lebanon, More than 60 pop-up shops al Hajri. in the outdoor section of the event. competitions and major discount offers to the Hamsafar soundtrack. Tickets France, Tunisia, Morocco, Jordan, and special corners are showcased Joining the bevy of luxury The event will run until Janu- on premium international brands and range from QR100 to QR500 and are Oman and Turkey. in the District’s Parisian-inspired designs in the Design District ary 12 and will be open daily be- restaurants, making shopping a truly on sale on QTickets. According to Mashal Shahbik étoile (star) layout featuring six are the works of Qatari entrepre- tween 3pm to 10pm.

10th Marmi Festival opens with fierce contest

THE 10th Marmi International Festival commenced with cultures of the Qatari people as it presents the rich Qatari the Intangible Heritage of Humanity, efforts have contin- strong competitions at Sabkhat Marmi at the Sealine heritage with its various items and shows how forefathers ued to develop activities to preserve this world heritage. area on Saturday under the patronage of HE Sheikh lived in the land. The first day of the festival witnessed strong com- Joaan bin Hamad al Thani. Since the approval of the United Nations Educational, petition between the pigeons owned by Abdullah Ahmed The festival will continue until February 2. Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Novem- Fakhro and Froukh al Shawahin for the owners of the first The Marmi Festival is one of the most important ber 2010 to register falconry in the Representative List of group of 31 falconers. (TNN)