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Amir condoles AMIR, BOTSWANA PRESIDENT DISCUSS WAYS TO STRENGTHEN RELATIONS with Kuwait Amir Qatar, Botswana ink MoUs to boost ties QNA and international issues of and political consultations. DOHA common concern. The talks and agreement Later, the Amir and the signings were attended by a THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim Botswana president wit- number of the ministers. bin Hamad al Thani and Bot- nessed the signing of mem- Members of the official swana President Dr Mokg- delegation accompanying weetsi Masisi discussed bilat- the Botswana president also eral relations and the ways to Qatar and Botswana on attended the talks. strengthen them during the Monday signed a slew of Later, the Amir hosted a THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim officials talks at the Amiri Di- memoranda of understand- luncheon banquet in honour bin Hamad al Thani on wan on Monday. ing on cooperation in the of the Botswana president Monday sent a cable of They discussed ways to fields of defence, youth and the delegation accompa- condolences to the Amir of promote bilateral relations and sports, culture, and nying him. Kuwait HH Sheikh Sabah al with special emphasis on political consultations. Earlier upon arrival at the Ahmad al Jaber al Sabah investment, minerals, in- Amiri Diwan, the Botswana on the death of Sheikh frastructure and air trans- President was accorded an of- Abdullah Saud al Malek al port. oranda of understanding ficial reception. Sabah. (QNA) The two sides also dis- on cooperation in defence, cussed a number of regional youth and sports, culture, See also page 20 Ô

QP invites three CMC polls today; 85 Doha to Al Khor in 20 mins as groups to bid for North Field LNG candidates in fray train construction Al Khor Coastal Road opens QATAR Petroleum (QP) has QNA The Ministry of Inte- invited three groups to bid DOHA rior (MoI) has confirmed the SANTHOSH CHANDRAN for engineering procurement completion of all technical DOHA and construction pack- QATARI voters will go to preparations for the polling ages on liquefied natural poll to elect their Central in an atmosphere of freedom, THE Public Works Authority (Ashghal) on gas (LNG) mega-trains as Municipal Council (CMC) integrity and transparency. A Monday inaugurated the Al Khor Coastal it expands production at representatives. This is the number of volunteers to fa- Road main carriageway and three vital in- its North Field reservoir, sixth edition of the CMC cilitate the voters and guide terchanges in the presence of Prime Min- the company said. The elections. them in the polling stations ister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh first group invited is a joint A total of 85 candidates, have been trained. Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani. venture between Chiyoda including five women, are Director of the elections The opening of the Al Khor Road main Corporation and Technip contesting in the elections department Major General carriageway linking Doha to Al Khor was France SA, the second for 25 out of 29 constituen- Majid al Khulaifi, who is also completed one year ahead of schedule. It comprises JGC Corporation cies. Four districts — 7th, head of the election super- was originally scheduled to open in the and Hyundai Engineering and 22nd, 27th and 28th — have visory committee, said the second quarter of 2020. Construction Co. Ltd and the been elected by acclamation. committee provided all pos- The 33-km Al Khor Coastal Road con- third Saipem SPA, McDer- The polling stations are sible means to hold the elec- sists of five lanes in each direction, and mott Middle East Inc. and scheduled to open at 8am toral process to the fullest includes 10 intersections (three of them Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani CTCI Corporation 19. Minis- on Tuesday. The voting pro- and facilitate the process of were opened fully), 8 bridges and 22 tun- attends the ceremony to announce the opening of Al Khor Coastal Road on Monday. ter of State for Energy Affairs cess will continue until 5 pm, voting in a calm and stable nels. It is integrated with the metro net- HE Saad Sherida al Kaabi which will be followed by the atmosphere. work to connect the regions of the north said: “This tender package counting of votes and the an- and the city of Doha, serving more than comes in line with QP’s plan lanes Intersections nouncement of the winners. Continued on page 2 Ô 20 residential areas and providing easy 33km 5 10 to move into the next phase access to Lusail and Al Bayt stadiums. Al Khor in each 22 of the North Field Expansion Al Khor Road main carriageway serves tunnels project, which will culminate Coastal Road direction 8 bridges as an alternative to Al Shamal Road as it in the award of EPC contract allows road users coming from Al Khor in Jan 2020. PAGE 13 to reach their desired destinations while saving travel time by up to 65 percent compared to the same journey via Al Sha- mal Road. The new road will consider- ably upgrade the vehicular capacity from 8,000 to 20,000 vehicles per hour in both directions. Minister of Transport and Communi- cations HE Jassim bin Saif al Sulaiti said the opening of Al Khor Road will help additional means of transportation to The road is strategically linked with Huge fire engulfs connect Al Khor to Doha in approximate- residents in the areas it traverses. major expressways such as Al Majd Road Notre-Dame ly 20 minutes. Simaisma Interchange, the inter- which creates interconnectivity with The special design of Al Khor road al- change on Al Majd Road, and the inter- many highways. cathedral in lows the wide central median to accom- change on Al Turfa Street are now fully Paris (PG 12 ) modate a rail line, which would provide open to traffic. Continued on page 20 Ô

Qatar ranks high on global cybersecurity index $100,000 Qatari grant for kids of slain Salvadorian cops ATAR has provided a $100,000 grant to He said the grant shows Qatar’s solidarity ATAR has achieved high landscape and occupied the robust organisational structure Qsupport children of police officers who with El Salvador, especially with the police forc- Qrankings in terms of cyber- 17th position, from the 25th with a National Cybersecurity died during their national duty in El Salvador. es, by supporting the scholarship programme security globally as it ranked in 2017. GCI 2018, which Strategy (NCS) that has a key In a speech during a ceremony held by which aims to enable students to complete third in the Arab world and covered 175 countries around focus on securing critical the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador, their university studies. 17th globally on the Global Cy- the world, placed Qatar with information infrastructure and in coordination with the Embassy of Qatar, He noted that about 41 students have bersecurity Index (GCI) 2018 the top three countries in the a National Cybersecurity Com- Minister of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador Carlos benefited from the programme in accounting, released recently by the UN’s Arab world. mittee responsible to imple- Castaneda thanked Qatar for its donation for legal sciences, international relations, agri- International Telecommunica- This year, Qatar advanced “Qatar ranks third with a ment and drive that Strategy,” the sons and daughters of police officers who cultural engineering, mechanics, media, and tion Union (ITU). eight positions on the global strong legal framework and a GCI said. PAGE 2 died during their national duty. computer. PAGE 19 02 Tuesday, April 16, 2019

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Justice ministry, Tarsheed helps save QR1.75 billion in 2018 UNODC start training workshop PM attends Kahramaa’s celebration of achieving significant reduction in power & water consumption A four-day legal training work- SANTHOSH CHANDRAN shop was launched on Monday DOHA as part of the partnership be- tween the Ministry of Justice THE National Program for and the United Nations Office Conservation and Energy Effi- on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). ciency ‘Tarsheed’ achieved sig- During the opening of the nificant reduction in electricity workshop, the Minister of Jus- and water consumption result- tice and Acting Minister of ing in saving to the tune of QR State for Cabinet Affairs HE 1.75billion in 2018. Dr Issa Saad al Jafali al Nu- This was revealed at the aimi praised the partnership seventh anniversary celebra- with UNODC in various fields, tions of Tarsheed organised by including among others protec- Qatar General Electricity and tion of labour rights and com- Water Corporation ‘Kahramaa’ bating human trafficking. under the slogan ‘Towards Sus- He urged the participants tainability’ in Doha on Tuesday. Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani, Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Saad bin Sherida al Kaabi and other ministers and to take advantage of this work- Prime Minister and Minis- dignitaries attended the seventh anniversary celebrations of Tarsheed in Doha on Monday. shop and the rich legal experi- ter of Interior, HE Sheikh Ab- ence it will provide in various dullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa lion cubic feet) despite the chal- the minister of interior also tal Hotel and Qatar University. areas of interest to Qatari legal al Thani, the Minister of State lenges faced by Qatar due to the honoured the winners of vari- Students and teachers who par- practitioners. for Energy Affairs HE Saad bin illegal blockade. ous competitions. ticipated in various contests A number of legal staff in Sherida al Kaabi and General A short film entitled ‘To- The celebration also wit- were also honoured. various fields are expected to Secretary of Supreme Com- wards Sustainability’ was also nessed the felicitation of the Kahramaa launched Tar- benefit from this workshop in mittee for Delivery and Legacy shown depicting the milestones winners of Tarsheed 2022 sheed in 2012. terms of enriching their knowl- (SC) Hassan al Thawadi at- of Tarsheed during 2018, which project. The programme aims to edge and the necessary legal tended the event. marks the first year of its second The winners included Ash- reduce per capita electricity expertise to improve their per- Delivering the keynote ad- phase with its new initiatives ghal (Trauma and Emergency consumption by 6 percent, wa- formance at local, regional and dress, Kahramaa President Essa and upcoming plans until 2022. building at HMC), Katara Vil- ter by 10 percent and harmful international levels. bin Hilal al Kuwari said that the An exhibition on Tarsheed lage Foundation (Katara Beach carbon emissions by 7 percent This workshop is the first programme has cut electric- programme and skit presented Club), Mawani Qatar ( Mawani by 2022. phase of several stages that will ity consumption by 6295 GWh, by Qatari students to highlight building at Hamad Port), The event was attended by witness the presentation of an water consumption by 33.22 the programme were the other Msheireb Properties (Residen- ministers, dignitaries, diplo- integrated legal programme for million m3 and natural gas con- attractions of the celebration. tial building S3), Qatar Acad- mats and high- level officials legal researchers in the Ministry sumption by 60642 MCF (mil- The prime minister and emy -Wakra, Mandarin Orien- from different sectors. of Justice. (QNA)

Justice minister meets Jordanian counterpart MINISTER of Justice and Acting Minister of State for Cabinet Af- fairs HE Dr Issa bin Saad al Jafali al Nuaimi met with Minister of Qatar, Ukraine sign MoU on diplomatic training cooperation Justice of Jordan Bassam Talhouni on Monday. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation between Qatar and Jordan. In addition, QNA Diplomatic Institute of the they reviewed ways to boost cooperation in the legal fields, ex- KIEV Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign change expertise on legal procedures between both justice min- Affairs Sergiy Korsunsky. istries, especially in qualification and training, and to benefit from QATAR and Ukraine on Meanwhile, the Ministries experience in preparing legislations. They also discussed a number Monday signed a memo- of Foreign Affairs of Qatar of issues of mutual interest. (QNA) randum of understanding and Ukraine held a round of (MoU) on cooperation in the political consultations in the Albania prime minister arrives in Doha field of diplomatic training Ukrainian capital, Kiev. between Qatar’s Ministry of Dr Hammadi led the Qa- PRIME Minister of Albania Edi Rama arrived in Doha on Monday on Foreign Affairs’ Diplomatic tari side to the meeting, while an official visit to Qatar. The prime minister and his accompanying Institute and Ukraine’s Min- Deputy Minister of Foreign delegation were welcomed by Minister of Municipality and Environ- istry of Foreign Affairs’ Dip- Affairs Sergiy Kyslytsya led ment HE Engineer Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki al Subaie, Am- lomatic Institute. the Ukrainian side. bassador of Qatar to Albania HE Ali bin Hamad al Marri and Charge For the Qatari side, the During the round of the d’affaires of the Albanian Embassy in Doha HE Kujtim Xhani. (QNA) MoU was signed by Secre- political consultations, the tary-General of the Ministry two sides discussed the bilat- of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Ah- eral relations between the two mad bin Hassan al Hammadi, countries and the ways of pro- Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Ahmad bin Hassan al Hammadi and Director of while for the Ukrainian side it moting them, as well as issues the Diplomatic Institute of the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sergiy Korsunsky with other officials Qatar ranks third in was signed by Director of the of mutual interest. during a meeting in Kiev, Ukraine. Arab world in Global Cybersecurity Index ‘18 Shura Council thanks Amir for attending ‘Take part in TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ted countries globally in 2018 CMC polls’ DOHA include United Kingdom (1st), IPU General Assembly, reviews outcome USA (2nd), and France (3rd). Continued from page 1 Ô QATAR ranks third in the Arab Positions from four to 10 went QNA bers of the Shura Council and world and 17th globally in cyber to Lithuania, Estonia, Singa- DOHA its staff for their performance THE MoI has urged the voters security, according to the Global pore, Spain, Malaysia, Norway, before and during the IPU to exercise their francise on Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2018 Canada and Australia, respec- SPEAKER of the Shura Coun- meetings. Tuesday, stressing the impor- released recently by the UN’s tively. GCI 2018 says that in cil HE Ahmed bin Abdullah He lauded the Organizing tance of the role played by the International Telecommunica- 2018, the majority of countries bin Zaid al Mahmoud at a Committee for carrying out council in the municipal work. tion Union (ITU). reported having a national cy- meeting on Monday expressed the tasks entrusted to it, as The ministry said the voter Qatar advanced eight posi- bersecurity strategy, which is an appreciation to the Amir His well as the local and interna- must personally go to the elec- tions from 25th ranking globally increase from last year; and 47 Highness Sheikh Tamim bin tional press and media which toral district headquarters, with in 2017 to occupy the 17th posi- percent have metrics to meas- Hamad al Thani for his partic- reported the discussions and the ID card and to show it as they tion in 2018. GCI 2018 covered ure cybersecurity development ipation in the opening session outcomes of the 140th Gen- enter the electoral hall to receive 175 countries around the world. at a national level, which is also of the 140th General Assem- eral Assembly, along with the the ballot paper. The voter must GCI is an index developed an improvement, since in 2017 bly of the Inter-Parliamentary volunteers of the Qatari Youth choose only one candidate. by the ITU aiming to provide only 21 percent had metrics. Union (IPU) and its associated Speaker of the Shura Council HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al who contributed to the success. The ministry said the vot- insight into the cybersecu- It says that the overall re- meetings, which were held in Mahmoud at a meeting on Monday. The Shura Council also dis- ing process must be secret . rity engagement of member sult shows improvement and Doha from April 6 to 10. cussed the report of the Legal Voters who are unable to vote states. Rooted in the ITU’s strengthening of all five pillars HH the Amir addressed He highlighted the state- meetings of the General Assem- and Legislative Affairs Com- by themselves should secretly Global Cybersecurity Agenda of the cybersecurity agenda in the session with an extensive ments and resolutions issued by bly and the associated meetings. mittee on a draft law amending tell the head of the station who (GCA), GCI 2018 oversees the various countries in all regions. speech that attracted an inter- the IPU General Assembly, par- He also expressed appre- some provisions of Law No (21) their chosen candidate is and level of commitment in five The GCI is included under est for its inclusion of important ticularly the Doha Declaration ciation to the parliamentar- of 2004 regarding ministers. place the paper in the ballot box areas: legal measures, techni- ITU Plenipotentiary Resolution contents, values and principles on parliaments as platforms for ians who participated in the The Council approved the themselves. Elections commit- cal measures, organisational 130 on strengthening the role which expressed the aspirations promoting education for peace, meetings and expressed their draft law and decided to sub- tees should proceed with the measures, capacity building, of ITU in building confidence and hopes of the peoples from security and the rule of law. rejection of the illegal blockade mit its recommendations to counting of votes and announce and cooperation. and security in the use of in- around the world and dealt with Mahmoud thanked the against Qatar both in the Gen- the Cabinet. the results after the voting. GCI 2018 said “Qatar ranks formation and communication the topics on the agenda ac- heads of the parliaments who eral Assembly and in the gath- Meanwhile, the Public Ser- The candidate with the larg- third with a strong legal frame- technologies. The ultimate goal curately and objectively, while came to Doha in recognition of erings held during the meetings. vices and Utilities Committee of est number of valid votes will work and a robust organisa- is to foster a global culture of cy- highlighting education as the Qatar, respect for its leadership, The Shura speaker and the Shura Council held a meet- emerge winner and in the event tional structure with a National bersecurity and its integration focus of the debate. confidence in its policy and in President of the Organizing ing under the chairmanship of of a tie between more than one Cybersecurity Strategy (NCS) at the core of information and The Shura speaker briefed honour of its people. Committee of the General As- its Rapporteur HE Mohammed candidate, the committee will that has a key focus on securing communication technologies. the Council on the important He also thanked the Ex- sembly of the IPU thanked the bin Mahdi al Ahbabi. vote. Following the winner’s critical information infrastruc- The first GCI survey was outcome of the 140th IPU Gen- ecutive Committee of the Inter- government and all the insti- The committee discussed a announcement, the appeals ture and a National Cybersecu- conducted in 2013/2014 in eral Assembly, which was the Parliamentary Union, the Gov- tutions and agencies of the draft law amending certain pro- period begins the next day for rity Committee responsible to partnership with ABI Research most successful in the history erning Council, the president, State which mobilised their visions of the law on the prohi- 15 days during which a candi- implement that strategy. Their where a total of 105 countries of the Union, especially in view its secretary-general and all its resources and provided all the bition of housing workers with- date or a voter may request the eCrime law integrates a large ar- responded out of 193 ITU mem- of the wide and unprecedent- subsidiaries for their valuable requirements for the success in family residential areas and invalidation of the election in senal of procedural measures.” ber states and the results were ed participation totalling 160 efforts which had the greatest of the event. decided to complete its study at their constituency and submit GCI top ten most commit- published in 2015. countries. impact on the success of the He also thanked the mem- its next meeting. the request in writing. Nation Tuesday, April 16, 2019 03 QDA organises awareness camp for diabetic girls TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK agement and prevention of port. We want them to under- were only for those who use DOHA diabetes. stand the importance of their the insulin pump. We plan to The three-day camp includ- role in society and encourage have the girls’ camp every year QATAR Diabetes Association ed a number of educational, them to engage with others, as as well, because all adolescents (QDA), a member of Qatar sports, religious and leisure ac- well as to develop their person- with diabetes need special at- Foundation (QF), organised tivities, with a team of experts, alities. tention as they go through its first ‘Al-Tahadi Diabetes dietitians and educators from “The programmes of the an important developmental Girls Camp’, targeting young QDA being on hand to enhance camp combine sport and fun stage in their life. The camp is females in Qatar who are living participants’ skills in self-care along with education and sup- intended to offer them the sup- with type 1 diabetes. and diabetes management. port for teenagers with diabe- port they need to keep diabetes The camp held at QF’s Edu- QDA Executive Director Dr tes, as well as providing them under control and enjoy their cation City, saw participation Abdullah al Hamaq said, “Our with the tools they need to live teenage years.” by 22 girls aged 12 to 15 years. aim for the ‘Al-Tahadi Diabe- happy, healthy, balanced lives.” Dr Hamaq thanked parents QATAR MEDIA CORPORATION CEO MEETS AMBASSADOR OF SWEDEN It is the latest of a variety of tes Girls Camp is to empower He added, “We have been of the participants for recognis- Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad al Thani QF-supported initiatives de- young people afflicted with organising the Al Tahadi’ ing the importance of educat- met on Monday with Ambassador of Sweden to Qatar HE Ewa Polano. During the meeting, they dis- signed to address immediate diabetes, help them keep the Camp for boys annually, but ing children about diabetes and cussed media relations between the two countries and ways to boost and develop them. (QNA) social needs in the community disease under control through this is the first edition for girls the benefits of leading healthy by raising awareness on man- educational and moral sup- since our previous girls’ camps and productive lives.

Polish embassy to mark 30th anniversary Qatar & Poland to boost ties in of diplomatic ties with Qatar on April 28

AILYN AGONIA the Ministry of Energy, where he was in financial sector: Ambassador DOHA charge of the supervision of projects im- plemented with EU funds. Energy and defence are other areas where the European nation is keen to deepen cooperation with Qatar THE Polish Embassy in Qatar will host “I am proud to witness the ever in- a reception to mark its National Day, as creasing interactions between Poland AILYN AGONIA the potential of the Polish-Qatari Świnoujście. Trade relations be- well as to celebrate the 30th anniver- and Qatar, which contribute to building DOHA cooperation is yet to be explored. tween our countries are strong and sary of diplomatic ties between Qatar mutual trust and understanding. Polish We cherish our continuing dia- steadily developing. In 2018, our and Poland on April 28. The event will cities, which belong to the best ones in QATAR and Poland are currently logue with the Qatari financial in- trade exchange reached almost be the ambassador’s first diplomatic re- the EU in terms of quality of life, have focusing on developing new ini- stitutions due to their importance QR 3.5 billion, which marks a 52 ception in Doha. proven to be attractive destinations for tiatives in the financial sector, par- and presence not only on the re- percent increase compared to the Ambassador of Poland to Qatar both students and tourists from Qatar, ticularly concerning exchange of gional, but also on the internation- previous year.” HE Janusz Janke said that the col- while as a regional hub for flight con- information and experience on the al level”, Ambassador Janke said. In the field of defence, the Pol- laboration between Qatar and Poland nections, Qatar is becoming increasing- functioning of stock markets be- “The MoU signed with the ish envoy reiterated the impor- is thriving in a number of important ly popular among Polish tourists. With tween the two countries. CEO of the Qatar Stock Exchange, tance of the partnership between fields and is emphasised by a number of their growing presence in the market, In an interview with “Qatar concerns exchange of information Qatar and Poland. He said, “Both high-level visits. “Two years ago, the Polish companies participate in the Tribune”, Ambassador of Poland and experience on the functioning of our countries are active mem- Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al diversification of the Qatari economy to Qatar HE Janusz Janke said, of stock markets in Poland and bers of the anti-Daesh coalition Thani visited Warsaw, which marked a whereas hundreds of Poles working for “Following the visits of the del- Qatar, including products, ser- and we share the same views on significant step in the development of the local companies contribute to the egations from the Warsaw Stock vices and financial technologies. It Rise in Trade the importance of combating ter- our mutual relations. Only this year we development of Qatar,” the envoy said. Exchange and the Ministry of En- establishes a framework for devel- rorism and countering extremist had a visit of Poland’s deputy minister When asked about the upcoming terprise and Technology to Doha oping an innovative information In 2018, our trade exchange ideology. A Polish detachment has of entrepreneurship & technology and Polish cultural activities, the ambassa- in the past two months, Poland is system as well as a stock exchange been present at Al Udeid airbase of Warsaw Stock Exchange’s CEO. In dor said that following the successful on path to strengthening its ties platform for small and medium- reached almost QR 3.5 billion, since 2016, coordinating our mili- April, a high-level Polish parliamentary participation of Polish musicians in the in the said area with the Qatari sized enterprises. It also encour- which marks a 52 percent tary activities with the Combined delegation attended 140th Inter-Parlia- Katara Jazz Festival last year, a similar side. ages creation of joint products, increase compared to the Air Operations Center. We are mentary Union Assembly. In mid-April concert is being planned for the next The landmark visit led to the joint training and educational previous year. coordinating our efforts with the we also held bilateral political consulta- edition of the festival. signing of a memorandum of campaigns,” he added. -Ambassador Janusz Janke Qatari side to broaden the scope of tions in Warsaw. Obviously, there are He added: “We would also like to understanding (MoU) between Aside from focusing on the defence and security cooperation plans for further visits this year,” the present before the local and interna- Warsaw Stock Exchange and Qa- areas of finance/ capital markets, and develop a new, more compre- envoy told Qatar Tribune. tional audiences in Qatar our visual art- tar Stock Exchange which, the Janke, who became the head of the He said, “We have enjoyed hensive framework for the future.” Janke assumed office as head of the ists and filmmakers. Besides, in Novem- Polish official said, lays founda- Polish diplomatic corps in Doha in well-established cooperation in In addition, Qatar and Poland Polish diplomatic mission in Qatar in ber, together with Qatar Philharmonic tions for the future relationship September, said that his leader- the energy sector, especially since are working on new agreements September, last year. Prior to his Doha Orchestra, we will present one of the between the financial institutions ship is keen on advancing the Pol- 2016 when the Qatari LNG de- in a number of areas, including assignment, he was the chief expert most talented Polish contemporary pia- of the two countries. ish-Qatari cooperation in the fields liveries to Poland began after the higher education and scientific re- and then counsellor of minister in the nists who will perform one of Chopin’s “There are many fields where of energy and defence. opening of the gas terminal in search, according to the envoy. Department of the European Funds in concertos.”

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Sub-Committee on Human On the solution of the Gulf Rights. crisis, he pointed out that He described Qatar’s the Gulf crisis can be solved hosting of the conference as in two ways: first, to draw a a good start to endeavours framework for balance and to combat impunity. “By stability that allows an end NHRC inks MoU with Somali ministry opening new horizons on to the conflict, and second, to this enormous international find a way to resolve the crisis HISHAM ALJUNDI Chairman of NHRC Dr Ali The MoU gives priority to scale, we seek to combat im- that is not related only to the DOHA bin Smaikh al Marri and the activities aimed at protection punity and promote account- region. Minister of Women and Hu- of human rights at the institu- ability”, he added. On the role of the Euro- THE National Human Rights man Rights of Somalia Diqa tional level (both governmen- Panzeri stressed that Qa- pean Parliament Sub-Com- Committee signed a memo- Yasin, aims to enhance coop- tal and non-governmental), tar has started a positive dis- mittee on Human Rights in randum of understanding eration between both parties issues of human trafficking; course even as it faces an un- stopping the EU governments (MoU) with the Somalian to spread understanding of development and implemen- just blockade imposed on it. from selling arms to Saudi Ministry of Women and Hu- human rights concepts. tation of human rights plans He pointed out that the Arabia and following up the man Rights on the sidelines of It also aims to strengthen and strategies; and support- conference addressed a num- human rights file and releas- the International Conference cooperation between the two ing capacity building to tackle ber of key issues, including ing the detainees there, Panz- on National, Regional and organisations in the areas of the issues. the need for large-scale action eri said that they had ratified International Mechanisms to promoting and protecting the The agreement will also in the fight against impunity a resolution under which they Combat Impunity and Ensure culture of human rights, in ad- see collaboration between and recognising the impor- called on European countries Accountability, in Doha on dition to exchanging informa- the two entities on human tance of enhancing account- not to sell arms to Saudi Ara- Monday. tion related to development of rights education, research Chairman of NHRC Dr Ali bin Smaikh al Marri and the Minister of ability, especially with re- bia and it had been approved. The MoU signed by the the human rights system. and studies. Women and Human Rights of Somalia Diqa Yasin in Doha on Monday. 04 Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Nation Heavenly Spa by Westin introduces new offerings Qatar attends meeting on migration and refugee affairs TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK incare that enhances the complexion. with the current trends in the mar- DOHA Guests looking for a deep cleans- ket. It is a great achievement for us QNA The meeting will also dis- ing and result-oriented facial will be to integrate such offerings to keep up CAIRO cuss sustainable development HEAVENLY Spa by Westin has able to experience this new addition the pace of new trends and respond goals 2030. launched a new range of services and at Heavenly Spa. to our guests’ demand. 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Guests can enjoy having She added, “Our teams have been Arab League. in November 2019. It will agree door and indoor water activity has personalised treatments in a private, trained and certified and are ready to Qatar is represented at on the contents of the state- been implemented for the first time comfortable and nicely decorated provide the most active and engaging the meeting by Mohammed al ment that will be released on in Qatar. It is a high intensity and setting. classes and restorative treatments, Subaie, advisor to the perma- consultative process on the oc- low-impact workout put in prac- Heavenly Spa is located on the Mezzanine Also, various classes have been in- making sure that guests are happy nent delegation of Qatar to the casion of World Refugee Day tice in swimming pools on floating Floor at The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa and it troduced within Westin WORKOUT and revived after the service they re- Arab League. on June 20, 2019. boards and can be incorporated with is operational from 6am till 10pm every day. such as Zumba, Heavenly Stretch, ceive.” The meeting will discuss the This meeting is within the fitness classes trained by the certi- Moonlight Yoga and Aqua Gym. Ses- Heavenly Spa is located on the presentation by Member States framework of the implementa- fied instructors of Heavenly Spa. session. sions are thoughtfully designed and Mezzanine Floor at The Westin Doha on their priorities regarding tion of an Arab League Coun- The programme focuses on the In addition, Oxygen Facial by planned to create more interaction to Hotel & Spa and it is operational the Global Compact for Safe, cil’s decision adopted at Minis- core to work out and intensify mus- Intraceuticals, which is considered uplift the body and mind. from 6am till 10pm every day. Differ- Orderly and Regular Migra- terial level at its 142nd regular cle toning due to balancing oneself as the latest and one of the most ef- Sibille Buchholzer-Juen, director ent sports activities take place within tion and the Global Compact on session on September 7, 2014 against water resistance. 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Nation Tuesday, April 16, 2019 05 QNL to celebrate QA partners with Rolls-Royce for successful first year anniversary today Virtual Reality training tool trial “In the same way pilots TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The growing demand for The airlines’ engineers will be the complete elements of their DOHA membership has also con- first to experience the technology training in a simulator, certain tributed to the popularity of engineering tasks can be taught QATAR National Library the library’s dynamic pro- through Virtual Reality. Qatar (QNL) will celebrate today, grammes with more than TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK engine and must be separated Airways was the first customer Tuesday, first year anniver- 21,000 people registering to DOHA before engineers can transport to take delivery of the Trent sary of its official inaugura- attend the year’s events. it for maintenance and repair. XWB, and their forward-think- tion by the Amir His Highness The library’s use of online QATAR Airways (QA) has be- Using HTC Vive equip- ing vision across their business Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al resources is highly valued by come the global launch partner ment, engineers will be im- makes them the perfect launch Thani on April 16, 2018. users. Qatar Digital Library re- of Rolls-Royce’s new Virtual mersed in the process, using partner for this technology.” As part of a series of pub- ceived over 2.5 million views. Reality training tool. sight, sound and touch to The Rolls-Royce Virtual lic events commemorating It makes available more than Qatar Airways is the first separate the two parts of the Reality training platform trial the library’s first year, Her 1.5 million pages of histori- airline to trial the ground- engine in a virtual setting, follows Qatar Airways’ first Royal Highness Princess cal records on Qatar and the breaking new technology without the complexity and venture into the world of Vir- Dana Firas, UNESCO Global Gulf, which were previously as part of its engineering cost of a real engine. tual Reality when it became Ambassador and President housed in the British Library, training plan. Qatar Airways Group Chief IATA’s global launch partner of of the Petra National Trust, and thanks to a partnership The new tool is designed to Executive Akbar al Baker said, RampVR in August 2018. will deliver a lecture at the li- agreement between the two provide engineers with Rolls- “Qatar Airways is an airline of The new tool is designed to provide engineers with Rolls-Royce Trent The award-winning sys- brary and take part in a panel libraries, are now being used Royce Trent XWB refresher the future and we constantly XWB refresher training in a virtual environment without the need for a tem, pioneered by IATA, uti- discussion ‘Cultural Heritage by scholars and students from training in a virtual environ- strive to deliver innovation in physical engine to work on. lises the latest virtual-reality and its Role in Preserving anywhere in the world. ment without the need for a every area of our business. Our technology to simulate real History, Identity and Cultural physical engine to work on. ultimate goal is to provide our without disruption. Civil Aerospace Chris Chol- air-side conditions for ground Legacy’ today from 5pm to Qatar Airways engineers customers with a quality on- “We are very excited about erton said, “At Rolls-Royce, handling and ground service 6:10pm. Designed by renowned will be the first in the indus- board experience every time the new Virtual Reality training we are designing, testing and operator training. HE Dr Hamad bin Abdul Dutch architect Rem try to experience this cutting- they travel, and by adopting tool offered by Rolls-Royce and maintaining engines in the The RampVR system is Aziz al Kawari, State Minister, Koolhaas, the iconic library edge technology. the latest technology in our en- we are proud that they have digital realm, so it makes being used by Qatar Airway’s will also give a speech. building welcomed The Trent XWB, which gineering department, we aim chosen Qatar Airways as their sense that we bring cutting- Talent Development depart- Within this short span of powers the Qatar Airways A350 to ensure that they arrive at global launch partner.” edge technology to our train- ment to train their ground time, the Qatar community 738,636 visitors. With more fleet, is Rolls-Royce’s largest their destination smoothly and Rolls-Royce President – ing programmes. operations teams. has embraced the library as a than one million books bor- beacon of knowledge, guiding rowed since its opening, the their individual journeys of library registered 139,551 personal discovery. new members The library has given the QAC attends Global Higher Education Exhibition in Oman community access to a wealth of resources, including books, These resources as well as Qatar Aeronautical College journals, electronic resources the rich collection of valuable has participated in the and a full programme of over texts and manuscripts, reach- Global Higher Education 900 curated events. ing 174, 866 rare items, held Exhibition (GHEDEX) 2019 Designed by renowned at the Heritage Library has in Oman. The participation Dutch architect Rem Kool- made the library as an insti- enabled the college to haas, the iconic library tution of reference for Arabic advocate its programmes building welcomed 738,636 and Islamic heritage and civi- worldwide. The event was visitors. With more than one lisation, and one of increasing held under the patronage million books borrowed since global importance. of Dr Abdullah Moham- its opening, the library regis- The library also digitized med al Sarmi, undersec- tered 139,551 new members. 4,215,652 pages of history. retary of the Ministry of “On the auspicious occa- “This library is a testimo- Higher Education, who sion of the library’s first an- ny to the vision and wisdom visited the college booth niversary, you just need to be of Her Highness Sheikha and listened to a brief on here to get the sense of the Moza bint Nasser in pro- the college majors. Qatar scale and scope of what is the pelling learning for all. The Ambassador to Oman world’s most beautifully de- library’s powerful environ- HE Ali bin Fahad al Hajri signed national library and ment of learning, sharing and visited QAC booth and the people using it - expan- togetherness is transform- thanked the college for its sive yet at the same time per- ing the society into a deeply contributions. (TNN) sonal. People of Qatar voted engaged community. We are with their feet on its value grateful to the entire com- when more than 738,000 munity members who have people came through its embraced this public space doors in its first year and bor- of discovery and knowledge, rowed more than one million and we are motivated to con- ABP hosts health awareness fair, blood donation books,” said QNL Executive tinue to offer new services,” Director Dr Sohair Wastawy. said Dr Wastawy. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

THE Academic Bridge Pro- gram (ABP), under the um- brella of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Educa- tion (PUE), hosted health awareness fair and blood do- nation campaign among stu- dents and faculty members in support of national efforts to encourage more people to donate blood. Students, faculty and staff of the ABP partici- Students, faculty and staff of the ABP participated in donating blood, demonstrating their belief in supporting important initiatives designed to pated in donating blood, create societal benefit. demonstrating their belief in supporting important ini- paign, playing their part the blood donation campaign ing in events that provide a poration provided medical tiatives designed to create in helping patients in need are an indication of the sense service to the community, staff and a van to donate a societal benefit. of blood. of social responsibility toward and we were therefore keen blood under the supervision The library has given the community access to a wealth of resources, The participants provid- Rashid al Marri, events co- others among Qatar’s people. to host the National Blood of the Qatar Foundation’s including books, journals, electronic resources and a full programme ed an enthusiastic response ordinator at ABP, said: “The “The ABP emphasises Donation Campaign.” Health, Safety, Security and of over 900 curated events. to the blood donation cam- Health Awareness Fair and the importance of participat- Hamad Medical Cor- Environment directorate. QCDC honours graduates of first edition of ‘My Career – My Future’ TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

QATAR Career Development Center (QCDC), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), recent- ly wrapped up the first edition of its new programme, ‘My Ca- reer – My Future’. The programme is aimed at guiding high school stu- dents to better plan their fu- ture career paths. The closing ceremony, at- tended by parents, the media representatives and members of Qatar’s community, recog- nised the group of students en- rolled in the programme, who were presented with certificates Graduates of the first edition of ‘My Career – My Future’ which is aimed at guiding high school students to better plan their future career paths. of attendance. Addressing the gather- progress and prosperity.” versity Northwestern Univer- from each profession. the sector during our visit to discover their skills and unique equip them with the practi- ing, QCDC Director Abdulla al The week-long programme sity in Qatar – and College of “I was confused about Qatar Airways,” said Madawy talents, and empower them to cal skills to succeed. Students Mansoori said, “We are pleased dedicated one full day to ex- the North Atlantic – Qatar. which career to pursue in the fu- Naif, one of the students who make the best career choices. participated in workshops on that Qatari youth have shown ploring various professions The visits allowed stu- ture and, as a Grade 11 student, participated in the programme. The programme featured a decision-making, problem- great enthusiasm and interest and featured site visits to dents to gain first-hand in- I had only one year to decide Using an edutainment- variety of stimulating profes- solving and creative thinking, in learning about the best ap- leading companies and or- sights into the work environ- on my university track. Thanks based approach, the pro- sional activities and training aimed at bolstering their per- proach to plan their future ca- ganisations, including Qatar ment at these organisations, to the ‘My Career– My Future gramme engaged students workshops, designed to raise sonal skills, building their con- reers. We must vigorously work Airways, QF – where students the extent to which particular Program,’ I decided that I want through interactive activities, awareness of the importance fidence and instilling a spirit to ensure a better future for our visited QF member Sidra jobs matched their skills and to join the airline industry after training workshops and the of academic and career guid- of entrepreneurship, persever- youth by contributing to Qatar’s Medicine and QF partner uni- potential, and what to expect gaining first-hand insight into field visits to help participants ance among participants and ance and teamwork. 06 Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Reports by Catherine W Gichuki For events and press releases email [email protected] or African Panorama call (974) 4000 2222

The participants taking part in physical activities at Al Bidda Park. Kenyan group promotes healthy life and well-being through sport

The group members engage in activities such as running, jumping and aerobics, among others to remain fit as well as raise awareness about the importance of being physically active

KENYAN commu- “This year, our focus is on 17 to encourage people to be physi- population. nity group, popularly sustainable development goals cally active to prevent lifestyle Margaret Mureithi, one of the known as the Green (SDGs) and we have come up with diseases, he added. organisers said that whenever Maasai Troupe, or- practical activities where we can Njuguna said that such events they gather as a group, they get ganised a host of get more people to learn more are significant in that they help to learn of many things that help Aphysical activities on Friday last about the goals. This time we de- people far away from home by them in day to day life. “We learnt aimed at promoting good health cided to gather at Al Bidda Park providing them an opportunity that it is easier to communicate and well-being at the Al Bidda so that we can promote different to interact with others and have through sports.” She added that Park as part of activities to mark recreational venues in Qatar.” some useful and interesting ac- given the fact that after a week of International Day of Sport for He said that for the goal 3, tivity to look forward to. “We long hours of work, their gather- Development and Peace on April they discussed good health and also meet new friends which help ings are a way to rewind and be and World Health Day celebra- wellbeing holistically. in beating home sickness.” happy and healthy. “All work tion on April 7 respectively. The group participated in ac- According to Njuguna, and no play make Jack a dull boy, Group members display placards showcasing the 17 Sustainable Development The event focused on third tivities such as running, jumping through these meetings the par- whereas with sports we can fight Goals. of the sustainable development and aerobics, among others. ticipants learn how to lead a any disease.” goals (healthy life and wellbeing) They also discussed how to healthy lifestyle through physi- She added that they will be to transform the world. make more people enlightened cal activity and a healthy diet. organising weekly sporting ac- Zacchaeus Njuguna, leader of about SDGs through various “Whenever we hold these gather- tivities to help people commu- the Green Maasai Troupe, said means. “We decided to reach out ings, the participants get infor- nication amongst themselves. that sport has proven to be a to them through social media, mation that is helpful to them.” “We are planning to put in place cost-effective and flexible tool to talking to people in our accom- Njuguna added that the event a weekly schedule to exercise to- achieve peace and development modations as well as our friends.” also in a way supports Qatar’s gether and strengthen our com- objectives. The aim of the event was also efforts towards having a healthy munication.”

Discussion about good health and well-being.

Fans sway to tunes of Ugandan singer King Saha

T was one of the most cans thronged the venue. memorable moments for The event was organ- music buffs who swayed ised by Mulongo Events Ito the foot-tapping tunes and supported by Ricky of the top Ugandan artiste Media. King Saha at the Fabric According to the or- Lounge last Friday. ganisers, the music show The artiste whose real attracted over 300 fans name is Ssemanda Man- who remained in thrall to sur swept the crowd off his music for about three their feet with his perfor- hours. mances in different genres The tickets for the event of music such as Afrobeat, were sold out in no time. pop, zouk, reggae and RnB, The organisers Mulon- among others. He enter- go Events announced that tained the audience with they were planning to host highly enjoyable songs, another event in July and especially those that are hope to rope in Ugandan popular with East Africans. AfroBeat artiste and the Besides Ugandans, most popular musician of Kenyans and Tanzanians, his generation in Uganda enthusiasts from other na- and many countries Jose tionalities including Afri- Chameleone for the show. Ugandan artiste King Saha entertains fans in Doha recently. Asia Tuesday, April 16, 2019 07 PM giving away public money Duterte signs $71 bn national budget after long delay News to industrialists: Rahul Gandhi in brief REUTERS chambers of the house de- MANILA layed the transmission of this IANS give every Indian Rs 15 lakh of year’s national budget to the Pakistan govt denies AGRA black money he had promised PHILIPPINES President president. rumours of shuffle to bring back from abroad. “The Rodrigo Duterte on Mon- For next year, economic in federal cabinet CONGRESS President Rahul Prime Minister promised that day signed a 3.7 trillion peso managers will propose a 4.1 Gandhi on Monday accused Rs 15 lakh will be deposited in ($71.5 billion) budget for trillion peso ($79.35 billion) ISLAMABAD: The government Prime Minster Narendra Modi everyone’s bank account but not this year, its largest ever, national budget. The Phil- on Monday denied rumours of giving away public money to one person got a single penny,” ending months of impasse ippines, among the fastest of a major shuffle in the big industrialists. Addressing an he said. The Congress President that forced the Southeast growing economies in Asia, federal cabinet after sections election rally here, the Congress slammed Modi for wasting pub- Asian country to cuts its is aiming for growth of 6.5- of the media reported that President said: “Narendra Modi lic money on promoting himself. growth target. 7.5 percent in 2020, and 7-8 Finance Minister Asad Umar is stealing public money and “You see Modi’s advertise- The Philippines last percent in 2021 and 2022, and other ministers would giving it to industrialists.” He ments all the time. Switch on month cut its 2019 growth mainly through an extensive have their portfolios changed. also accused Modi of destroying the TV and Modi is there, on ra- target to 6-7 percent from Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte. infrastructure overhaul. In a tweet, Information Min- farmers all across the country. dio, road and everywhere, there 7-8 percent, reflecting the The Philippine economy ister Fawad Chaudhry denied He also accused Modi of is Modi,” he said in Fatehpur absence of a new budget and $1.8 billion worth of appro- include non-priority public grew 6.2 percent in 2018, the all rumours and said that telling a lie to the people in the Sikri, and demanded to know the impact of the US-China priations, Executive Sec- works, he said. slowest in three years, be- Prime Minister Imran Khan 2014 Lok Sabha election cam- where was the BJP getting all trade dispute. In signing the retary Salvador Medialdea Months of squabbling be- cause of weak exports, manu- was not mulling any changes. paign when he promised to this money from. budget, the president vetoed told reporters. Vetoed items tween the upper and lower facturing and farm output. Fawad said, “there is no truth” in the news about a change of federal ministers and asked the media to be responsible in their reporting. Pakistan reaches ‘deal (TRIBUNE.COM.PK) Three-day India ban on Malaysia revived China railway to avoid in principle’ with IMF $5 bn penalty: PM campaigning by a state over bailout package KUALA Lumpur: Malaysia would have faced a $5-bil- lion penalty if a China- REUTERS thorities, an IMF mission will backed rail project was ISLAMABAD be going to Pakistan before the axed, the prime minister CM over hate speech end of April to continue the said Monday, after a deal PAKISTAN has reached an discussions,” the IMF said in a was reached to revive the “agreement in principle” with statement. controversial scheme. Last IMF over bailout package, the Pakistani Finance Minister week Malaysia and China country’s state minister for Asad Umar earlier this month agreed to push ahead with revenue said on Monday after visited Washington for talks the railway at a 30-percent the lending body announced with the IMF, which on Mon- lower cost, lifting a sus- arrival of its staff mission in day described those talks as pension slapped on the Islamabad later this month. “constructive discussions”. project when a corruption- A mission team from plagued regime lost power the International Monetary in Malaysia last year. It Fund (IMF) will travel to Pa- was among several Beijing- kistan this month, the IMF financed infrastructure said in a statement. initiatives put on hold after Hammad Azhar, the min- the change of government, ister, said the staff mission’s as new leaders sought to visit was just aimed at finalis- reduce a mammoth na- ing technical details. tional debt. (AFP) “An agreement in principle has been reached with IMF,” Indonesia presidential he announced in a tweet, race pits heavy metal hours after Pakistan’s Finance against the general Minister Asad Umar returned home from Washington where JAKARTA: Indonesia’s heavy he had meetings with the IMF Pakistan FM Asad Umar. metal-loving leader Joko and World Bank. Widodo faces off against Pakistan was last year ex- The government of Prime ex-military general Prabowo pected to sign up for its 13th Minister Imran Khan, who Subianto in the race to lead IMF bailout programme since took power in August, has the world’s third-biggest de- the late 1980s but talks ground obtained temporary relief mocracy Wednesday, a re-run to a halt, with Pakistani of- from close allies such as of the 2014 election contest ficials saying the conditions China and Saudi Arabia with narrowly won by Widodo. A re- attached to the proposed IMF short-term loans worth more cord 245,000 candidates are loans could hurt economic than $10 billion to buffer for- running for public office from growth. Pakistan’s macroeco- eign currency reserves and the presidency down to local nomic outlook has deteriorat- ease pressures on the coun- legislator positions, including ed in recent months, with the try’s current account. an Olympic gold medallist, central bank lowering growth But analysts have been a pop diva, a frontman who forecasts and raising rates at a saying an IMF bailout is inevi- lost his bandmates and wife time when inflation is at a five- table, with Pakistan also fac- in a killer tsunami and even a (File photo) Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath (centre) has gained notoriety for his ‘hate-mongering’ against India’s Muslim minority. year high. The rupee currency ing an increasing fiscal crunch late dictator’s son convicted has also lost about 35 percent ahead of the annual budget of masterminding a judge’s since December 2017. spending review for the next murder. (AFP) The poll panel in its ban order says that BJP leader Adityanath last week “At the request of the au- financial year starting July 1. BJP-Congress-CPI-M spoke about a ‘green virus’, apparently referring to Muslim voters in nexus to defeat REUTERS After Yogi, Mayawati, will EC act against Modi: Cong The ban on the Dalit leader, Trinamool: Mamata NEW DELHI Mayawait, would run for two Election Commission bans KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief NEW Delhi: Welcoming the Election Commission’s (EC) curbs on days, it said. A spokesman for Minister Mamata Banerjee INDIA’S election commission BSP chief Mayawati and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adity- Mayawati’s Bahujan Samaj Par- AIADMK’s advertisement on Monday accused the BJP, on Monday banned a firebrand anath’s campaigning, the Congress on Monday asked if the poll ty, which is in an alliance with Congress and the CPI-M of Hindu nationalist state chief panel would now act against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. another regional party in Uttar IANS mission said the telecast of forming a nexus to defeat the minister from campaigning for “The EC has pushed pause button on hate speech campaign- Pradesh, could not be reached. CHENNAI the video should be stopped Trinamool Congress in the three days to stop him stoking ers! Vindicates our stand that hate campaigners like Adityanath Staggered voting in the gen- forthwith. Further telecast of Lok Sabha elections in the hatred between religious com- should be barred from campaigning. eral election began last Thurs- IN a major setback to the rul- the advertisement will attract state. Banerjee’s allegation munities in a divisive election Acting on our complaint, the EC shut the mouths of those day and will end on May 19. ing AIADMK, the Election severe punishment and penal came at an election rally in that will end next month. spreading hatred,” Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Although jobs, nationalism and Commission of India (EC) on provisions of the Cable TV Act Murshidabad district where The saffron-clad Yogi Adi- Surjewala said in a tweet. “Will the EC act against Modiji, now?” conditions for farmers are the Monday banned its advertise- and other laws in force. her party is in a four-cornered tyanath, from Prime Minister he asked. (IANS) main issues, religion is an im- ment running in television The DMK had com- battle with the three. The Tri- Narendra Modi’s ruling party, portant and sensitive topic. and social media on grounds plained to the Election namool has never won any of had been warned this month Modi’s Bharatiya Janata in all-together development for The BJP repeated in its that it violated its model code Commission against the the three Lok Sabha seats in about his campaign speeches, Party (BJP) has been playing to all, and we don’t believe in any manifesto a commitment to of conduct (MCC). AIADMK’s advertisement Murshidabad -- Baharampur, the election commission said its nationalist base and paint- polarization,” the spokesman, build a Hindu temple in the In a letter issued to all which made baseless allega- Murshidabad and Jangipur. in its order. ing its rivals as soft on terrorism Harish Srivastava, said. northern town of Ayodhya at the media (TV channels and tions against it. She also accused the Rash- The commission said Adity- and eager to appease Muslims, The election commission a site disputed by Muslims, Print), the poll body said the The poll body in its letter triya Swayamsevak Sangh anath, a holy man who is chief who make up about 14 percent also imposed a ban on the pow- seeking to gain the support of AIADMK’s advertisement said political parties are tel- (RSS) of funding the Con- minister of Uttar Pradesh state, of India’s 1.3 billion population. erful leader of the Dalits, peo- majority Hindus. “Oru Kudumba Aatchi” (rule ecasting/ broadcasting their gress’ Baharampur candidate had spoken about a “green vi- A BJP spokesman said the ple at the bottom of the Hindu Last week, BJP president of one family) is telecast in advertisements without the and sitting MP Adhir Ranjan rus” in a speech last week, ap- party was inclusive towards caste structure, saying she had Amit Shah referred to illegal electronic and social media approval of the State Level Chowdhury and its Jangipur parently referring to Muslim all communities and its lead- violated a code of conduct by Muslim immigrants as “ter- based on unverified allega- Media Certification and Mon- candidate. (IANS) voters who he said were being ers were discussing the ban on asking Muslims to vote en bloc mites” and vowed to throw tions or distortions. The Com- itoring Committee. wooed by opposition parties. Adityanath. “The party believes for opposition candidates. them into the sea.

Climate fears intensify as floods, storms batter parts of Pakistan Afghan politicians to boycott Loya Jirga grand assembly

ISLAMABAD: Flash floods and windstorm have killed nearly DPA the assembly, pointing out that in the upcoming presidential two dozen people in several parts of Pakistan, officials said KABUL US not for ‘precipitous’ pullout his team had not been con- election set for September 28. on Monday, reinforcing fears of the potential impact of climate from Afghanistan: Senator sulted prior to the decision of According to observers, the change in the South Asian region. SEVERAL influential Afghan holding the assembly. move will seriously damage the A passenger van was swept away by gushing waters in the politicians have said that they KABUL: The United States does not want to pursue a “pre- A source close to Abdullah legitimacy of the assembly, as north-western region of Waziristan, near the Afghan border, kill- will boycott the upcoming cipitous” withdrawal from Afghanistan, a top Democratic law- who wished to remain anony- well as the peace process. ing eight people, local official Asad Bokhari said. Loya Jirga “grand assembly” maker said in Kabul on Monday amid an ongoing push to end mous said other reasons in- The Afghan govt has been Heavy rain on the Afghan side of the border caused moun- that is scheduled to take place the war. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, who sits on the influential clude monopoly over the man- making an effort to sit with Tal- tain streams to flood in Pakistani regions, destroying houses, in Kabul on April 29. Senate Armed Services Committee that oversees the US agement and concerns over the iban, country’s main insurgent roads and bridges, Bokhari added. The politicians include military, also stressed that women must have a place at the assembly being used for politi- group, in order to find a peace- At least five people were killed by windstorm in the south- current and former Afghan table as the US tries to negotiate with the Taliban. (AFP) cal objectives. ful solution to the conflict. The ern port city of Karachi on Monday morning, rescue official government members such as Atmar, who is also a presi- Taliban, who so far have refused Shayan Shah said. Afghan Chief Executive Ab- dential candidate, has said the to speak to the Afghan govern- The winds caused delay to several flights and rail traffic dullah Abdullah and former from across the country are lines of a possible peace deal Jirga is a waste of time and an ment, which the militants call a was briefly suspended, bringing the city of around 20 million head of the National Security to take part in the consulta- with the Taliban. “effort for an illegal election “puppet regime,” last week said people to a halt, Shah added. (DPA) Council, Haneef Atmar. Up to tive grand assembly to form a However, Abdullah Abdul- campaign” by Afghan President that Afghan officials can attend 2,500 public representatives national consensus on the red lah has declined to take part in Ashraf Ghani, who is running an upcoming meeting. 08 Tuesday, April 16, 2019

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

In Trump White House, Cabinet Is Remarkably Bare Donald Trump’s Only 17 of 22 top officials holding Cabinet or Cabinet-level Immigration Disgrace positions have been confirmed for those jobs by the Senate

URNOVER at the top levels of the Trump administration has set a modern record Trump has added to the vacuum of The US president’s demonisation of legal as well as illegal immigration exposes nation Tfor turmoil. As of this week, with the de- leadership by failing to nominate peo- to future economic problems, besides undermining values on which America was built parture of Linda McMahon from the Small ple for nearly 140 other key top-level Business Administration and Secretary positions that are important to the Kirstjen Nielsen from the department of smooth running of the vast bureaucracy TRUDY RUBIN Homeland Security, 14 of President Trump’s TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Cabinet members will have left their jobs. One result of all this upheaval is that McConnell, for all his protestations of hold- UR country is full.” only 17 of the 22 top officials currently hold- ing respect for the traditions of the Senate, That claim by President ing Cabinet or Cabinet-level positions have has quietly acquiesced. Trump as he visited the been confirmed for those jobs by the Sen- It also causes internal operational prob- southern border was directed ate. In other words, nearly a quarter of the lems. Top executives in bureaucracies as “Oat migrants seeking asylum. administration’s top executive offices are large as those within the federal govern- It was both false and foolish. filled by “acting” appointees without Senate ment have less influence and authority if False because America is not full (al- approval. their employees feel that they’re short-tim- though Trump capitalises FULL in his Trump, who likes to brag that he hires ers or lack a necessary imprimatur or are tweets). False because Trump’s message “the best people” and that his White House not fully ensconced. That can make it more was clearly a trial balloon for his 2020 runs like “a well-oiled machine,” seems to difficult for them to enact policy. election campaign that had nothing to do have no problem with this outrageous state Trump has added to the vacuum of lead- with solving immigration problems. of affairs. Earlier this year, he tipped his ership by failing to nominate people for And foolish because Trump’s demoni- hand, telling reporters that “I’m in no hurry. nearly 140 other key top-level positions that sation of legal, as well as illegal, immigra- I have ‘acting’ (appointees) and my ‘actings’ are important to the smooth running of the tion sets the country for big economic are doing really great…. I sort of like ‘acting.’ vast bureaucracy. Leaving jobs leaderless is problems in the future. It also undermines It gives me more flexibility; do you under- obviously bad management, and the presi- the values on which America was built. stand that? I like ‘acting.’” dent’s assertion that this is part of reduc- Let’s start with some facts. But in fact, there are serious problems ing big government is just silly — 140 fewer First, America is not full, nor can it with bypassing Senate confirmation. First jobs, or even several thousand fewer if you thrive without new immigrants, as de- is the erosion of the balance of powers be- include some of the lower-level manage- mographer William H Frey points out. this better than my recent conversation grants, and made slashing immigration its tween the coequal branches of government. ment jobs he’s left vacant, won’t make much Population growth has hit its lowest level with former Army Reserve Sgt Peter Far- signature issue. Despite backing by multi- Under the Constitution, the president has of a dent in a federal workforce of more than since 1937, and would be declining even ley about an immigration injustice I’ve ple congressional members and 135,000 the right and the responsibility to nomi- 2.5 million. more quickly were it not for immigration. followed for some time. signatures on a change.org petition, the nate people to lead his agencies and serve in None of this seems to bother the presi- “By 2035, there will be more seniors than Farley has been trying for eight years Baidhanis have still heard nothing. other top-level jobs. But the Senate has the dent who, after all, has boasted that “I alone children for the first time in the nation’s to help obtain visas for the family of two Meantime, constant rule changes and right and responsibility to confirm or, if the can fix it.” On Wednesday, he told report- history,” writes Frey, a senior fellow at the Iraqi brothers, both translators he worked the massive turnover at the Department nominee is deemed inappropriate, to reject ers (not long after pushing out Nielsen) that Brookings Institution. with in Iraq. The Al Baidhani broth- of Homeland Security, whose top officials those nominees. “there’s only one person that’s running” the What gives America an advantage ers risked their lives to work with the Trump has just forced out, plus the deci- Yes, there are times when an acting or Department of Homeland Security. “You over graying nations in Europe, Japan, US Army (one was later shot by an anti- mation of State Department staff deal- interim appointment is necessary, par- know who that is? It’s me.” and even China, is the population boost American militia) and entered the US on ing with refugees, makes obtaining visas ticularly after the sudden departure of a So we have a government led by an ego- from immigrants. That youthful infusion special visas for translators; they are now nearly impossible. confirmed official, but Trump’s reliance on tist who has repeatedly shown he is bored is essential to provide workers whose tax- working, paying taxes, and well settled. Just as a supportive congressman was them in so many positions makes it impos- by policy now asserting personal control es will support the aging US citizenry. Their immediate family members, set to send yet another letter to DHS Sec- sible for the Senate to perform its man- over the department that protects the bor- Even now, the US economy is experi- under death threat in Baghdad, are also retary Kirstjen Nielsen, she was fired. “We dated oversight role or to hold the execu- ders, controls immigration, guards against encing a serious shortage of both skilled entitled by US law to visas. But the family didn’t even know who to send it to,” Far- tive branch accountable. That’s a troubling terrorism and responds to natural disasters. and unskilled workers. is stuck due to the administration’s attack ley told me. “This is not what our country power shift in which Majority Leader Mitch What could possibly go wrong? As for where the immigrants should on legal immigration, including visas for was supposed to be like. Where are we liv- go, a sane immigration policy could direct Iraqis and Afghans who helped Ameri- ing?” some of them to where they were most cans, as well as refugees, asylum seekers, We are living in a country where needed, including the revival of smaller and others. The Iraqi programme has a Trump’s constant labelling of immigrants cities that are suffering from depopulation. backlog of more than 100,000 people, as rapists and murderers makes it im- Instead, Trump has reportedly hand- and, according to the State Department, possible to craft a rational immigration ed the reins on immigration policy over to only 48 were admitted in a ten-month pe- policy. Where Miller’s slashing the num- aide Stephen Miller, the godfather of the riod in fiscal year 2018. ber of refugees (who get legal visas) puts Muslim ban who wants to revive the fam- The Baidhani case illustrates the bi- America to shame. ily separation policy at the border. Miller zarre, bureaucratic maze that the Trump The Senate passed a bipartisan im- has made no secret of his desire to slash administration has established to block migration reform bill in 2013 but that legal immigration. legal immigration. After five years of se- will never be repeated so long as Trump “This viewpoint is anti-American, with- curity vetting, under the Obama admin- plays the immigration card for political out focusing on the central role immigra- istration, the family were granted visas reasons. Nor will Peter Farley succeed in tion has played in the creation of this coun- nearly three years ago, only to be told helping the Baidhanis get their visas so try,” says Rep Brendan Boyle whose father the day before they left for America that long as this obscene game goes on. immigrated to America at 19 and worked they needed to undergo another security as a janitor to support his family. “When check. By then, they had sold all their pos- (Trudy Rubin is a columnist Trump and Miller talk about immigration sessions. and editorial-board member for in such a hateful way, it shows a tremen- The family appealed, and in an almost the Philadelphia Inquirer. Readers dous ignorance of American history.” unheard of reversal, immigration officials may write to her at: Philadelphia Moreover, the White House attack granted them conditional entry in June Inquirer, PO Box 8263, Philadel- phia, Pa 19101, or by email at tru- (Tribune News Service) on legal immigration displays a shame- 2017. But by then, the Trump adminis- ful level of immorality. Nothing illustrates tration had tried to ban all Muslim immi- [email protected].) Tackling Racial Disparities In Maternal Health Care

For every 10 pregnancy-related deaths of white women in the US, the fatalities among African-American women range between 30 and 40

JASON KURUVILLA, RACHEL fiscal year 2019) to establish or expand care facilities in predominantly African- data from Washington state — one of the MAYER & ALISON DINGWALL maternal mortality review committees and American communities, and those that few states that has detailed data on mater- collect new data on factors that contribute exist are often underfunded and under- nal mortality by race. This data set, applied HE United States is the only country in to maternal mortality. With limited data staffed. Racial biases play a role too. Re- to the 3MID, can help determine quanti- the developed world to see an increase currently available on maternal deaths for cent studies have indicated that implicit tative correlations among demographic Tin women dying as a result of childbirth. women in general — and nearly none for biases can result in doctors spending less factors such as race, age, socioeconomic Nearly 1,000 women die each year of preg- minority women — having dedicated fed- time with black patients. When seen, black status and maternal mortality. Given a nancy-related complications — deaths eral dollars to develop standardised data patients’ reports of pain are often dis- simulated population and an interactive that could likely have been prevented with across the country is a crucial step to ad- counted or underestimated. Even African- dashboard, these correlations are used to timely and proper interventions. This is- dressing the issue of maternal mortality American celebrities, like tennis superstar determine the likelihood or risk a woman sue is particularly troubling for minority and racial disparities that persist. Serena Williams, are not immune to these has of dying as a result of a pregnancy. Fi- women. For every 10 pregnancy-related These two laws can help replicate na- biases. nally, the 3MID can be used help caregiv- deaths of white women, 30-40 African- tionally what states like California have How can we address the racial dispar- ers determine what interventions may re- American women will die from pregnancy- accomplished in their communities: re- ity in maternal mortality? Policymakers duce the likelihood of mortality. related causes. However, efforts are under versing the trend of increasing maternal and health care professionals need the The goal of this effort is to allow poli- way, with broad bipartisan support, to deaths through smart policies and critical right analytical tools to determine which cymakers across the country to determine tackle these disparities. investments in effective programs. programmes and levers are most effective the most effective methods to reduce the In December, Congress passed two Through an innovative public-private at reducing racial disparities. overall maternal mortality rates and the bipartisan bills with the goal of reducing partnership, state officials, working closely the last seven years. Mitre, our not-for-profit company racial disparities in maternal mortality. maternal deaths. The Improving Access with Stanford University, established the However, while California has reversed that operates multiple federally funded Those responsible for data collection to Maternity Care Act, passed with unani- California Maternal Quality Care Collabo- its overall trend in maternal mortality, ra- research and development centres, is de- as prescribed by the Preventing Maternal mous support, directs the federal govern- rative. Using a data-driven approach, the cial disparities persist. Even as maternal veloping such a Mitre Maternal Mortal- Death Act of 2018 should analyse data to ment to provide maternity care resources programme works with local hospitals to deaths dropped in California, African- ity Interactive Dashboard (3MID) that identify patterns to better understand why in areas with a shortage. Days later, Con- determine which interventions would best American women continued to be three to uses available national and state data to racial disparities occur and to help ma- gress passed the Preventing Maternal protect women from complications stem- four times more likely to die of pregnancy- determine which treatment, health care ternal mortality review committees make Death Act of 2018, again with unanimous ming from delivery. The result has been related complications. services, and funding levels are needed to policy recommendations to reduce mor- support. The legislation authorises $12 a dramatic improvement in welfare of ex- Racial disparities in health care exist help reduce racial disparities for African- tality rates for all mothers. Congress has million in funds annually for five years (the pectant mothers: Maternal mortality rates for a number of reasons. Many are struc- American women. given states and communities the charge first tranche of which was appropriated in have fallen by a whopping 55 percent over tural challenges — there are fewer health The 3MID leverages individual-level to do just that.

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NEWS Palestinian state likely not in proposed US peace plan: Post IN BRIEF ALJAZEERA.COM The White House is expected But the process failed - and NEW YORK to reveal its long-awaited peace Focus on Israeli security concerns ongoing developments, includ- Many dead in Chad deal, spearheaded by Jared ing the continued growth of il- fighting between A United States’s proposal for Kushner, US President Donald While officials have kept details of the plan secret, comments from Kushner and other US legal Jewish settlements in oc- militants, troops peace between Israel and the Trump’s son-in-law, later this officials suggest that it ‘does away with statehood as the starting premise of peace efforts’, cupied territories, have stymied Palestinians, dubbed “the deal year. the Washington Post reported. The plan is likely to focus heavily on Israeli security concerns. peace efforts in the ensuing N’DJAMENA: Fighting be- of the century”, will likely not in- While officials have kept years. Trump, who has devel- tween Chad soldiers and clude a fully sovereign Palestin- details of the plan secret, com- oped an even warmer relation- Boko Haram militatns killed ian state, the Washington Post ments from Kushner and other structure and industrial work, the economic portion. ements of the Oslo Accords, ship with Israel than previous dozens, including 63 “terror- reported. US officials suggest that it “does particularly in the besieged Gaza Most analysts give Kushner including concerns over terri- US presidents, officially recog- ists”, in an overnight attack According to sources famil- away with statehood as the start- Strip. For the plan to succeed or little chance of success where tory, settlements, Palestinian nised Jerusalem as Israel’s capi- on a military base, an army iar with the main elements of ing premise of peace efforts”, the even pass the starting gate, it will decades of US-backed efforts refugees and the right of return, tal last year by moving the US spokesman said Monday. the deal, the agreement pledged Washington Post reported. need at least initial buy-in from have failed. Since the failure of former US President Bill Clinton embassy from Tel Aviv to Jeru- Seven soldiers were killed practical improvements in the The plan is likely to focus both Israel and the Palestinians the 1993 Oslo Accords, US-led attempted to revive negotiations salem, breaking with decades of and 15 wounded when “the lives of Palestinians but stops heavily on Israeli security con- as well as from the Gulf Arab initiatives to revive a peace deal and reach a final-status agree- US policy. The status of Jerusa- terrorists attacked our forces short of securing a Palestinian cerns. It revolves around a pro- states, which officials say will be have been fruitless. ment during the Camp David lem has been a sticking point in at midnight in Bouhama... in state. posal that foresees major infra- asked to substantially bankroll In an effort to salvage el- Summit in 2000. the conflict. the Lake Chad region,” Colo- nel Azem Bermandoa told AFP. He added “63 terrorists were killed” and the search for other attackers continued. 2 mn in need Last month, 23 soldiers were killed in the Lake Chad Sudan rulers face pressure for of aid after region in the deadliest attack yet on the Chadian army by Iran floods: Boko Haram. (AFP) Red Crescent US designates power transfer to civilian govt Iran’s Guards as AFP terrorist group Demonstrators, Western nations urger military leaders to hand power to a new government TEHRAN WASHINGTON: The United THE devastating floods that States officially designated AFP have swamped many parts of Iran’s elite Islamic Revolu- KHARTOUM Iran since March have left two tionary Guard Corps as a million people in need of hu- foreign terrorist organisa- SUDAN’S military rulers faced manitarian aid, the Red Cres- tion, according to a notice pressure from demonstrators cent said Monday. published in the US Federal and Western governments to The International Fed- Register on Monday. hand power to a new civilian eration of Red Cross and Red US President Donald government Monday as activ- Crescent Societies called the Trump said last week he ists warned of an attempt to floods the “largest disaster to would make the symbolic but disperse a 10-day-old mass hit Iran in more than 15 years”. unprecedented move, which protest outside army headquar- According to the IFRC, the immediately was condemned ters. floods have killed at least 78 by Iran and created concerns Thousands remained people and injured more than about reprisal attacks on US camped outside the complex 1,000 others. forces. The IRGC is in charge in Khartoum overnight after An estimated 10 million of Iran’s ballistic missile protest leaders issued demands people across 2,000 cities and and nuclear programs. It also to the military council set up towns have been affected, with is involved with the country’s following the ouster of veteran more than half a million dis- banking and shipping president Omar al-Bashir. placed, it said. industries. (REUTERS) The organisation that “In all, more than 457,000 spearheaded the months of people have been reached by protests leading to Bashir’s fall, Red Crescent services,” and Taxi drivers go on the Sudanese Professionals As- emergency accommodation strike over fuel sociation, called on their sup- A SUDANESE SOLDIER JOINS A TRADITIONAL DANCE GROUP TO CELEBRATE NEAR THE MILITARY HEADQUARTERS IN KHARTOUM ON MONDAY. (AFP) provided for 239,000. price hike in Tunisia porters to boost the numbers at Heavy rainfall in eastern the complex. was no violence and no attempt ties and urged them to agree Iran since Saturday prompt- TUNIS:TAXI drivers went “There is an attempt to dis- to forcibly break the sit in”. Sudan protest leaders report on an “independent figure” to ed authorities to renew flood on strike in Tunisia on perse the sit-in from the army In the meeting with Mo- be prime minister, an AFP cor- warnings for large swathes of Monday, blocking several headquarters area, they are try- hammad Hamdan Daglo, wide- attempt to break up sit-in respondent at the meeting said. the country, with local media roads and disrupting traffic ing to remove the barricades,” ly known as Himeidti, Siddik KHARTOUM: Sudanese protest organisers Monday called on their “We want to set up a civil- reporting rivers bursting their to protest an increase in the SPA said in a statement, wrote on Twitter that he also supporters to mobilise outside the army headquarters, saying there ian state based on freedom, jus- banks and roads being swept fuel prices. Taxis blocked without saying who was re- backed the SPA’s call for a civil- was an attempt to “disperse the sit-in” where thousands have tice and democracy,” a council away. roads and bridges in Tunis, sponsible. ian administration. camped out for 10 days. The Sudanese Professionals Association member, Lieutenant General Iran has been hit by mas- as well as roads connect- “We call on our people to The talks came a day after did not say who was attempting to break up the crowd, but witness- Yasser al-Ata, told members sive floods since March 19 fol- ing the capital to northern come immediately to the sit-in the embassies of Britain, the es said several army vehicles had surrounded the area. of several political parties. A lowing heavy rainfall in the cities. The union represent- area to protect our revolution.” United States and Norway is- “There is an attempt to disperse the sit-in from the army head- 10-member delegation repre- normally arid country. ing taxi drivers has called Witnesses said several sued a joint statement saying quarters area, they are trying to remove the barricades,” the SPA senting the protesters delivered Alternating between the for the strike to protest the army vehicles had surrounded the “legitimate change” the Su- said in a statement to AFP. “We call on our people to come immedi- a list of demands during talks country’s north, west and government’s measure to the area and that troops were danese people demanded had ately to the sit-in area to protect our revolution.” with the council late Saturday, southwest, the floods have increase the price of fuel seen removing the barricades not taken place. Witnesses said troops were seen removing the barricades that according to a statement by caused between $2.2 and $2.6 by 4 per cent earlier this which demonstrators had put “It is time for the transition- demonstrators had put up as a security measure. (AFP) the Alliance for Freedom and billion of damages. month. The government up as a security measure. al military council and all other Change umbrella group. Officials said Sunday that said the increase, the fifth Britain’s ambassador to parties to enter into an inclu- sitional government and the ligence and Security Service But in a press conference, 25 out of Iran’s 31 provinces since 2018, comes due to Khartoum, Irfan Siddiq, met sive dialogue to effect a transi- armed forces must bring to (NISS). the council’s spokesman did have been affected and more a weaker national currency the new military council’s dep- tion to civilian rule,” they said. justice both Bashir and officials The military council on not respond to the protesters’ than 14,000 kilometres (8,700 and a decline in financial uty and stated his “top request The SPA has said a tran- from his feared National Intel- Sunday met with political par- latest demands. miles) of roads damaged. resources. (DPA) Boko Haram Yemen parties agree details of pullback plan: UN envoy raids village AFP in Sweden that offered the they met in Sanaa last week stage pullback from Hodeida French-made tanks and howitzer canons UNITED NATIONS best hope in years of moving that his forces would support city and its ports on February are being used in Yemeni war, says report near Chibok toward an end to the war that the Hodeida agreement, but 17, but the redeployment failed YEMEN’S government and has pushed Yemen to the brink the envoy sounded a note of to materialize on the ground PARIS: French arms including tanks and laser-guided missile systems AFP Houthi rebels have accepted of famine. caution after so many delays. and the peace effort has since sold to Saudi Arabia and the UAE are being used in the Yemeni war KANO a detailed plan for a much- UN envoy Martin Griffiths “Let us be clear that when stalled. against civilians, leaked intelligence published by investigative website delayed pullback from the told the Security Council that -- and I hope it is when and not Griffiths said he was laying Disclose showed. Entitled “Yemen: security situation”, a 15-page classi- BOKO Haram militants raided flashpoint city of Hodeida, the “both parties have now accept- if -- these redeployments hap- the groundwork for broader fied report written by France’s DRM military intelligence agency includes a village near the northeastern UN envoy said Monday, but no ed a detailed redeployment pen, they will be the first vol- serious negotiations on ending maps that detail the positioning of French-made weapons inside Yemen Nigerian town of Chibok just as timetable was announced for plan” for the first stage of the untary withdrawal of forces in the war in Yemen but added: and on the Saudi side of the border. It demonstrates that swathes of locals marked the abduction of the withdrawals. pullback from Hodeida. this long conflict,” he said by “We all need to see tangible Yemen’s population lives under the threat of the French-made arms, ac- more than 200 schoolgirls five The redeployment of forces Griffiths said he received videoconference from Amman. progress in Hodeida before cording to Disclose. The leaked report will be awkward for President Em- years earlier, vigilantes and resi- was agreed in December un- assurances from Houthi leader The United Nations an- moving to focus on the politi- manuel Macron and his government, which has said that French-made dents said Monday. der a ceasefire deal reached Abdul Malik al Houthi when nounced a deal on the two- cal solution.” arms sold to Saudi are used solely for defensive purposes. (Reuters) The militants late Sunday stormed into Kwarangulum vil- lage, 16 kilometres (10 miles) from Chibok Town, looting food and destroying property. Millions of schoolbooks destroyed during fighting in Tripoli: UN The gunmen, who arrived aboard four trucks, were “shoot- ing indiscriminately and setting REUTERS adding that it was documenting and the remains of the rockets homes on fire,” local vigilante TRIPOLI 150 killed such cases for the U.N Security were on the floor of the dam- David Bitrus told AFP. and more than 600 Council. A school was hit on aged house. One children’s room The militants, believed to be MORE than 3 million books Saturday in an air strike blamed survived undamaged. Both sides from a Boko Haram faction loy- were destroyed when rock- wounded since on the eastern forces of the self- have blamed each other for al to longtime leader Abubakar ets hit ministry of education launch of the styled Libyan National Army shelling residential areas. Shekau, “burned the whole vil- buildings during fighting be- Eastern offensive on (LNA), Tripoli officials said. More than 18,000 peo- lage after taking what the trucks tween rival government forces April 4: WHO Two missiles also hit educa- ple have been displaced by the could carry” in terms of food, over the Libyan capital Tripoli, tion ministry warehouses late on fighting, 2,500 alone in the past he said. A Chibok community officials and the United Na- Sunday, destroying 3.1 million 24 hours the UN migration leader, Ayuba Alamson, said tions said on Monday. school books, an official in the agency said. Nearly 150 peo- village residents had fled hours Almost two weeks ago, ment in the capital in western Tripoli government told Reu- ple, mostly fighters, have been before the jihadists’ arrival after eastern Libyan forces, allied to Libya have fought back. ters. The OCHA said in a tweet 5 killed, the World Health Or- receiving tip-offs from local peo- a parallel government, started But air strikes and shelling million books and national exam ganization said. More than 600 ple who had seen the gunmen an advance on Tripoli, held by have hit civilian infrastructure results had been destroyed. people have been wounded. heading in their direction. the internationally recognised and residential homes, especial- In another incident, Reuters The surprise offensive by The attack came just hours administration, deepening the ly in the south of capital where A fighter loyal to Libya’s Government of National Accord (GNA) mans a reporters on Monday filmed a eastern commander Khalifa after hundreds of Chibok resi- chaos in the country since the the eastern forces have been position west of the city of Aziziah, some 60 kilometres southwest of residential block in southern Haftar led to the postponement dents rallied at the girls board- overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi trying to push through govern- the capital Tripoli. (AFP) Tripoli that was hit by at least of a UN national conference, ing school in the nearby town in 2011. ment defences. one rocket. Several families were planned long before his advance, to commemorate the April 14, The front has hardly moved The UN humanitarian agen- national humanitarian law. that “the bombing of schools, inside during the strike but es- that had been intended to bring 2014 abduction of 276 school- for days, as armed groups sup- cy OCHA said targeting civilian The U.N. Libya mission UN- hospitals, ambulances and civil- caped unhurt bar some minor the two sides together to plan an girls. porting the U.N.-backed govern- facilities was a violation of inter- SMIL also warned in a statement ian areas is strictly prohibited”, wounds. Children’s shoes, bread election and end the turmoil.

12 Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Europe / Americas NOTRE-DAME CATHEDRAL BURNS Trump keeps up attacks on Muslim lawmaker amid more death threats

DPA Trump touts Cher’s worries over LA immigrants both Omar and Pelosi. WASHINGTON “Before Nancy, who has lost US: President Donald Trump touted an unlikely new ally Monday in his all control of Congress and is US President Donald Trump battle with Democrats over illegal immigration -- the pop star and usu- getting nothing done, decides to continued to attack a Muslim ally fierce critic Cher. “I finally agree with @cher!” Trump tweeted after defend her leader, Rep. Omar, congresswoman on Monday, the singer posted her concerns that Los Angeles is in no position to she should look at the anti-Se- even after she reported receiv- look after poor migrants when it already fails to take care of the home- mitic, anti-Israel and ungrateful ing an increase in death threats less. “I Understand Helping struggling Immigrants, but MY CITY (Los US HATE statements Omar has following previous messages Angeles) ISNT TAKING CARE OF ITS OWN,” Cher tweeted on Sunday. “If made. She is out of control, ex- targeting her. My State Can’t Take Care of Its Own(Many Are VETS)How Can it Take cept for her control of Nancy!” Trump on Friday tweeted Care Of More.” The post -- in which Cher’s eccentric use of punctua- Trump said on Twitter. a video of Representative Ilhan tion, capitalization and grammar oddly mirrors the president’s famously Trump has also refused to Omar giving a speech about loose writing style -- has been seized upon by Republicans. (AFP) take down the video using the the treatment of Muslims af- September 11 imagery. Omar, ter the September, 11, 2001 at- on Sunday the video sparked Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she who fled the civil war in Soma- tacks, spliced with images of the threats against her. Leading had asked officials to review lia with her family when she World Trade Centre on fire. members of Omar’s centre-left security measures in place to was eight, last year became one Smoke billows as fire engulfs the spire of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, on Monday.(REUTERS) “WE WILL NEVER FOR- Democrat party have stepped protect Omar. Trump’s lat- of the first two Muslim women GET!” he wrote. Omar said up to defend her. House est salvo on Monday attacked to be elected to Congress.

European politicians protest outside US attorney general to Assange’s London jail LONDON: German and Spanish Climate activists block release redacted Mueller lawmakers protested against Julian Assange’s detention on probe report on Thursday Monday, gathering outside a Lon- don prison to urge Britain and REUTERS the EU to prevent his extradition major London roads WASHINGTON to the United States. Two far-left German MPs, US Attorney General William Heike Hansel and Sevim Dagdel- Barr plans to release a redact- en of Die Linke, and a Spanish ed version of Special Counsel Green member of the European Robert Mueller’s report on Parliament, Ana Miranda, had Russian interference in the been due to meet their “friend” 2016 election on Thursday Assange in London’s Ecuadoran morning, Justice Department embassy later on Monday. spokeswoman Kerri Kupec Instead, following his said on Monday. Kupec did expulsion and arrest last week, not provide a precise time, but they protested outside the said it will be released both to top-security Belmarsh prison in Congress and the public. US Attorney General William Barr. southeast London where he is Mueller turned over a being held, carrying placards copy of his confidential report Russia. Barr also wrote that demanding his release. (AFP) to Barr on March 22. Two Mueller presented evidence days later, Barr released a “on both sides” about whether four-page letter summarizing Trump obstructed justice, but what he said were Mueller’s he did not draw a conclusion News primary conclusions. one way or the other. Barr said In that letter to Congress, that he reviewed Mueller’s in brief Barr said Mueller’s investi- evidence and made his own gation did not establish that determination that Trump did Danish police arrest members of Trump’s election not commit the crime of ob- 23 after protests over campaign conspired with struction of justice. anti-Islamic rally COPENHAGEN: Danish police said Monday that 23 people had been arrested Macron to set out fix following violent protests over an anti-Islamic rally at the weekend. Of the 23 for ‘yellow vest’ anger arrested Sunday, six were to face pre-trial detention hear- AFP abruptly knocked off course by ings, Copenhagen police PARIS the yellow vests, whose move- said. The protests forced ment erupted in November Rasmus Paludan, known FRENCH President Emmanuel over social inequality. Macron for his anti-Islamic rhetoric, Macron was to make a series of responded by embarking on a to leave within minutes major policy announcements major voter-listening exercise the Copenhagen square in Monday in response to five between January and March which the rally was held. Environmental protesters from the Extinction Rebellion group gather around a pink boat as they take part in a demonstration at the junction of months of nationwide “yellow called the “great national de- Counter-protesters contin- Oxford Street and Regent Street, in London, on Sunday. (AFP) vest” protests, in what has been bate”, in which grievances were ued to throw stones and billed as a make-or-break mo- aired during thousands of town other items at police, who disobey”, set up a skateboard ment for his presidency. hall-style meetings and on an deployed tear gas. (DPA) More than a thousand people ramp and marched back and Yet the task of trying to official website. forth across the bridge behind satisfy the many, sometimes “We have decided to European Union block off the Waterloo Bridge The plan is disruption and a group of drummers. competing demands coiled up transform the anger into so- adopts controversial that disruption escalates People brought wheelbar- in the protests will be a tricky lutions,” Macron wrote on copyright reforms AFP the Extinction Rebellion logo until you get the attention of rows with them and set up one for the 41-year-old leader, Twitter. “For several months LONDON on the walls along with “Shell the people you are vegetarian food stalls, enjoy- who was elected two years you told us what you think BRUSSELS: -European Union kills”, “shame” and “lies”. persuading to change ing their lunch in the sun- ago on promises of sweeping and we heard... (Monday) countries on Monday adopt- CLIMATE change protesters Police officers detained shine. Many families with changes. His reform drive was night I will respond to you.” ed copyright reforms cham- brought a bridge in London suspects at the building while -Larch Maxey children took part in the pioned by news publishers to a standstill on Monday demonstrators held up a ban- demonstration. and the media business, but and blocked major roads in ner reading “fossil fuels are Ruby Brookman, 22, a opposed by US tech giants the capital, kicking off days killing us” and placards saying “The aim is to contribute to volunteer in helping refugees, and internet freedom activ- of planned civil disobedi- “wanted for ecocide”. an escalating series of acts of said: “I’m here because our No-deal Brexit planning ists who worry it could chill ence events in cities around Extinction Rebellion start- civil disobedience which bring generation is going to be af- the sharing of information. the world. ed in Britain five months ago about change,” said Larch fected by this. continues, says May aide The overhaul had triggered More than a thousand with the aim of pressing gov- Maxey, 46, a spokesman for “I work with refugees and unpredented lobbying from people blocked off Water- ernments and other institu- the movement. we saw people moving with LONDON: British Prime Minister Theresa May has said the govern- supporters, and opponents loo Bridge and laid out trees tions to declare a climate and “The plan is disruption and climate change: drought in ment will continue to plan for the possibility of a no-deal Brexit, her like Google which makes and potted plants along its ecological emergency. that disruption escalates until East Africa a while ago, the spokesman said on Monday. May made the comment in an internal huge profits from the adver- length, in the protests or- They also want action to you get the attention of the recent hurricanes in Zim- note to staff. The European Union last week delayed Brexit until tising generated alongside ganised by campaign group halt biodiversity loss, reduce people you are persuading to babwe.” Oliver Paines, 68, the end of October, averting, for now at least, the risk of an abrupt the content it hosts. Roma- Extinction Rebellion. greenhouse gas emissions to change,” he said. from Cornwall, was part British departure from the bloc which investors fear would hurt the nia, which currently holds the Campaigners also daubed net zero by 2025 and be led On Waterloo Bridge, dem- of a group of people who economy. May’s spokesman also told reporters on Monday that the rotating EU presidency, said graffiti and smashed windows by the decisions of new “citi- onstrators held up placards stripped off in the public gal- prime minister was not thinking about calling an early national elec- the “balanced text”. (AFP) at the UK offices of energy gi- zens’ assemblies on climate reading “rebel for life”, “we lery of parliament’s House of tion as a way to break the Brexit impasse in parliament. (REUTERS) ant Royal Dutch Shell, spraying and ecological justice”. have no planet B” and “truth, Commons on April 1. ‘US has no timeline for govt change in Venezuela’ BOGOTA: The United States US justices watch their language as they consider profane trademarks has no timeline for a change in government in Venezuela, a US top official said, but is REUTERS profanity but is spelled dif- the US Constitution’s First ment would ban only trade- certain embattled President WASHINGTON ferently. The F-word word in Amendment. The court could marks featuring the most of- Nicolas Maduro will not question, which government well follow the course it took fensive words. remain in power. Washing- US Supreme Court justices tip- lawyer Malcolm Stewart de- in 2017 when it struck down “That’s a strange thing for ton has imposed a raft of toed around the offensive word scribed as “the paradigmatic a similar law forbidding the us to do, isn’t it?” Kagan asked. sanctions against Maduro’s at the center of a free speech profane word in our culture,” registration of “disparaging” Justice Neil Gorsuch fol- government in an attempt to case on Monday as they con- was not uttered openly in the trademarks in case involving lowed a similar line of ques- pressure him out of power sidered a challenge to a federal famously decorous courtroom. an Asian-American dance rock tioning, wondering whether and allow opposition leader law that restricts trademarks Several justices signaled reser- band called The Slants, a name the US Patent and Trademark Juan Guaido to take control. on “immoral” and “scandal- vations about striking down the trademark officials deemed of- Office’s decisions on which “There’s no timeline on a ous” words and symbols. provision in US trademark law, fensive to Asians. trademarks to grant that fea- return to democracy but it is The nine justices heard which has been on the books Erik Brunetti, Los Angeles artist and streetwear designer of the clothing Justice Elena Kagan said ture offensive words are based coming, of that I’m certain,” about an hour of arguments in for more than a century. brand FUCT, stands for a portrait in Los Angeles, California, US. (REUTERS) the argument by President on “the flip of a coin.” “I don’t James Story, the US charge a case involving Los Angeles- They appeared particularly Donald Trump’s administra- want to go through the exam- d’affaires for Venezuela, said based clothing designer Erik concerned about limiting the most offensive words, includ- cated that the law is writ- tion in defense of the law ap- ples. I really don’t want to do in an interview. (REUTERS) Brunetti’s streetwear brand government’s ability to with- ing racial slurs. ten so broadly that it violates peared to be based largely on a that,” Gorsuch added, steering “FUCT,” which sounds like a hold trademarks featuring the But other justices indi- free speech protections under commitment that the govern- clear of any profanities. Mwani extends free storage period at Al Ruwais Port PAGE 14

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DOW26,372.63 QE 10,221.52 SENSEX 38,905.84 GOLD 1,290.80 Azerbaijan firms seek investment -39.67 PTS -14.24 PTS +138.73 PTS -0.34% avenues in Qatar PAGE 14 PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 14.94 BRENT 71.19 -0.50% WTI 63.46 -0.67% SILVER -0.15% QP issues EPC invitation to tender package for NFE project’s LNG trains

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Middle East and CTCI Corpo- “This tender package comes comes at a time when all ac- DOHA ration, the statement said. in line with Qatar Petroleum’s tivities related to the project The tender calls for the plan to move into the next are progressing well and ac- QATAR Petroleum has issued engineering, procurement This tender package comes significant phase of the North cording to plan at all fronts; the invitation to tender pack- and construction of the four in line with Qatar Field Expansion project, and I am pleased to announce age for engineering procure- mega-LNG trains with gas which will culminate in the that further contract awards ment and construction (EPC) and liquid treating facilities, Petroleum’s plan to move award of this EPC contract in related to the project will be of the four liquefied natural ethane and liquefied petrole- into the next significant January 2020. announced shortly.” gas (LNG) mega-trains of um gas (LPG) production and phase of the North Field “We are pleased to have The package issue follows its North Field Expansion fractionation, a helium plant, Expansion project, which the participation of three in- the recent contract award for (NFE) project, the company and utilities and infrastruc- will culminate in the award ternational joint ventures the fabrication and installa- announced in a statement on ture to support the processing with outstanding EPC con- tion of eight NFE offshore Monday. units. of this EPC contract in tractors; and we look forward jackets to McDermott Middle The package has been is- The four-mega LNG trains January 2020 to a highly competitive ten- East, and the contract award sued to three EPC joint ven- are part of Qatar Petroleum’s HE Saad Sherida al Kaabi der.” for early site works for the on- tures: Chiyoda Corporation plans to expand Qatar’s LNG Kaabi added, “Issuing this shore project to the joint ven- and Technip France; JGC production from 77 million tender package further dem- ture between Consolidated Corporation and Hyundai En- tonnes per annum (mta) to ergy Affairs, and President & onstrates Qatar Petroleum’s Contractors Company (CCC) Minister of State for Energy Affairs, and President & CEO of Qatar gineering and Construction 110 mta by 2024. CEO of Qatar Petroleum, HE commitment to executing this and Teyseer Trading and Petroleum, HE Saad Sherida al Kaabi. Co; and Saipem, McDermott Minister of State for En- Saad Sherida al Kaabi, said: milestone mega-project. It Contracting Company.

QEWC posts Strong capital base helped QR309 mn net profit in QGIRC deliver in 2018: Nasser 2019 Q1 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK AGM gives nod to DOHA QATAR Electricity and Wa- distribute dividend ter Company (QEWC) has re- ported a net profit of QR309 of QR1 per share million for the first quarter ending March 31. RAHUL PREETH The earning per share DOHA (EPS) amounted to QR2.81, the company said in a statement on SHAREHOLDERS of the Qatar Monday. The Q1 2019 showed General Insurance and Rein- sales of QR539 million. surance Company (QGIRC) on The Board of Directors of Monday approved the Board QEWC held its second meeting of Director’s recommendation for the year 2019 on Sunday. to distribute a dividend of QR1 The board expressed sat- per share. isfaction with the company’s At the company’s annual financial performance, and ex- general meeting held in Doha pressed its optimism that the on Monday, Chairman of the company will have a promis- Board and Managing Director ing future with new projects Nasser bin Ali bin Saud al Tha- and excellent future strategies, ni said, “We succeeded through QEWC said. our strong capital base and di- The board discussed de- versified investments portfolio velopments in the company’s in supporting our group in con- various local projects which are tinuously meeting its strategy Qatar General Insurance and Reinsurance Company Chairman and Managing Director Nasser bin Ali bin Saud al Thani speaks at the company’s annual general meeting in Doha on Monday. under construction and under and delivering a good perfor- review. mance during the year.” for 2017. record of operational perfor- outlook for both ratings “This rated reinsurance panel,” he The projects under discus- Despite severe impact The Group also achieved Despite severe impact of mance, besides to the Group’s reflects the company’s healthy added. sion stage are Umm Al Houl of competitive international net investment results of competitive international remarkable capabilities with balance sheet, aside from its The chairman said risk Power’s RO expansion project. pressure on insurance prices, QR257.13 million for 2018. Its pressure on insurance respect to risk management,” vigorous operational perfor- management represented a The projects discussed which QGIRC produced a gross writ- total assets reached QR10.25 prices, QGIRC produced a the chairman said. mance and adequate corporate core component in the com- are under construction include ten premium of QR796.19 mil- billion and total equity hit gross written premium of The company’s financial risk management,” Thani said. pany’s business. “The com- Lusail Tower Project, which lion in 2018, reinforcing its ro- QR6.33 billion as of December QR796.19 million in 2018 strength and credit rating re- “On top of that, such pany enforcing a set of poli- has started the initial works. bust position in the insurance 31, 2018. mains robust, as re-affirmed a rating recognises QGIR- cies and procedures covering The projects discussed which market. The Group sustained its by AM Best by granting it a CO’s highest level of risk- its activities and encompass- are under review stage include The company posted a net distinction by maintaining a “Again, such a rating re- financial strength rating (FSR) adjusted capitalization that ing market risks, 0perational Siraj Energy, which was estab- profit of QR273.91 million for solid credit rating, as provided flects the strength of the com- of “A-” (excellent) and a long- is reinforced by high levels risks, liquidity risks, credit lished by QEWC and QP with the year ended December 31, by global credit rating agency pany’s risk adjusted capital term issuer credit rating (Long- of liquidity, low premium risks and other risks that are the intention of developing so- 2018, as against 260.91 million AM Best. base and its distinguished Term ICR) of “a-”, with a stable leverage and a largely well- managed effectively.” lar power projects in Qatar. Aamal looking to invest in new value-creating projects: CEO

SATYENDRA PATHAK of economic diversification.” schedule and will signifi- formance in 2018. “We are stock exchange rebounded DOHA “We will continue to pur- cantly enhance performance proud of our performance in significantly and was the sue a long-term investment of the shopping center in the 2018. Although the year saw second-best major stock AAMAL Company will con- approach and remain alert long term. a decline in revenue and net market in the world in terms tinue to leverage its strong to new value-creating oppor- “Our trading and distri- profit compared to the previ- of performance. It saw a financial position and pur- tunities to support profitable bution segment delivered ous year, our performance surge in foreign net inflows, sue a successful diversifica- growth. a particularly strong per- was in line with expectations demonstrating the confi- tion strategy across a num- “In early 2018, we em- formance across the year and impacted by already dence in the outlook for Qa- ber of different sectors, the barked on three new major led by Ebn Sina Medical, a known medium-term fac- tar amongst foreign inves- company’s top executive of- industrial projects through fully owned subsidiary and tors. Our success demon- tors,” he said. ficial said on Monday. Senyar Industries Qatar Qatar’s leading provider strates Aamal’s unwavering During the meeting, the Talking to Qatar Trib- Holding subsidiary for the of pharmaceuticals, hospi- ability to remain one-step company got approval to une on the sidelines of the production of copper, alu- tal supplies and consumer ahead of the competition distribute cash dividend of company’s ordinary and ex- minium, and drums. These health products. Aamal’s through our ongoing invest- QR0.6 per share to share- traordinary general assem- will further strengthen our managed services segment ment, our ability to take ad- holders. The meeting also bly meetings in Doha, Aamal industrial manufacturing also saw positive results, vantage of the opportunities approved plans to imple- CEO and Managing Direc- base and facilitate synergies particularly in terms of op- offered by the strength of ment a 10 for 1 stock split in tor Sheikh Mohammed bin across our operations,” he Aamal Chairman Sheikh Faisal Aamal CEO and Managing erational efficiency, led by the Qatari economy and our compliance with the stock Faisal al Thani said, “Look- said. bin Qassim al Thani Director Sheikh Mohammed bin ECCO Gulf and Aamal Ser- agility in responding to chal- split directive issued by Qa- ing ahead to 2019, we adopt While the company’s Faisal al Thani vices,” he said. lenges,” he said. tar Financial Market Au- an optimistic outlook as Qa- real estate segment is under cline in our revenue and net Addressing the extraor- “Turning to our broader thority (QFMA) to all listed tar’s economy continues to pressure currently, he said, profit was partly attributable Despite the short-term dinary general assembly market environment, Aamal stocks. perform well. The country’s the performance of trading to the property segment due impact, Sheikh Mohammed meeting earlier, Aamal remains well positioned in The general assembly economy has shown resil- and distribution segment is the redevelopment of our said, the redevelopment Chairman Sheikh Faisal bin one of the world’s fastest also elected nine candidates ience and strength due to the strong. flagship ‘City Center Doha’ of City Center Doha would Qassim al Thani highlighted growing and most successful as board members for the successful implementation “The year-on-year de- shopping mall,” he said. continue to progress as per the company’s steady per- economies. In 2018, Qatar’s next three years. 14 Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Economy & Business Mwani extends free storage period at Al Ruwais Port and chilled produce. comes in conjunction with Thanks to the extensive The move offers new incentives to Under the new move, the the start of operations in the development, Al Ruwais Port customers and supports the private sector company’s customers will get second phase of the port, dur- was able to achieve signifi- double the previously free ing which around 160,000 cant growth in trade, import storage days at Al Ruwais square metres of storage and export operations. It is TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Containers’ free period has Port for general cargo ship- space was added to support experiencing steady growth DOHA been increased to five days ments (export and import) as the port operations. in volumes of handling, par- it increased to six days from The expansion contrib- ticularly for livestock, food- MWANI Qatar has started in- from three for imported three for imported cargo and utes to achieving the Ministry stuffs and other cargo. troducing the new free storage containers, and seven from 10 days from five for exported of Transport and Communi- The port has achieved re- period at Al Ruwais Port from five for exported containers cargo. cations’ strategic plan aimed cord performance in 2018, re- Sunday, the company said in Containers’ free period at building stable and strong ceiving up to 2,848 small and a statement on Monday. has been increased to five supply chain that meet the medium vessels with a growth Mwani said the move Al Ruwais Port is Qatar’s days from three for imported needs of the local market and of 35 percent over 2017. It comes within the framework northern gateway to trade containers, and seven days provide the necessary sup- handled 119,774 tonnes of of supporting the private sec- and one of the most important from five for exported con- port for development boom general cargo, up 30 percent tor, offering new incentives to ports to meet the increasing tainers. and the state projects, espe- from 2017 and 548,967 head customers as well as enhanc- needs of the domestic market The increase of free stor- cially in the northern region, of livestock with 118 percent ing the role of the port. of foodstuff, meat and fresh age period in Al Ruwais Port Al Ruwais Port is Qatar’s northern gateway to trade. Mwani said. increase.

Qatar defeated siege, transformed Over 25 Azerbaijan firms seek repercussions into benefits: Kuwari investment avenues in Qatar TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK He also paid tribute to DOHA DOHA the private sector for find- ing new alternatives for THE Qatar Chamber (QC) dis- QATAR has managed to de- goods that were imported cussed ways and mechanisms feat the siege imposed on from siege countries, not- to enhance trade and invest- the country and to change ing that local companies ment cooperation with delega- its impacts into positives as doubled production to meet tion from Azerbaijan during a the country has made sig- the market needs and a lot meeting in Doha on Monday. nificant progress in various of factories and farms were The Azeri delegation which sectors, especially indus- established with a view to included representatives of 25 try and agriculture, Qatar achieving self-sufficiency. companies specialised in tour- Chamber’s First Vice-Chair- Replying to a question ism, agriculture and industry man Mohamed bin Ahmed on Qatar as an attractive was headed by Acting Presi- bin Twar al Kuwari has said. investment destination, dent of Azerbaijan Export and Speaking to a visiting Kuwari said that Qatar has Investment Promotion Foun- delegation of journalists huge potentials that made dation (AZPROMO) Yusif Ab- and bloggers from Balkan it a leading destination for dullayev Ikram Oglu, QC said states in Doha on Monday, foreign investments includ- in a statement. Kuwari elaborated on the ing natural resources, af- Ambassador of Azerbaijan steps taken by the country to firming that legislative re- to Qatar HE Rashad Ismay- overcome the repercussions forms issued by the county ilov was present at the meeting of blockade, how it changed created a sound climate and alongside with several Qatari the challenges into benefits generated more opportuni- businessmen and companies’ and the role of the private ties for the private sector. representatives from both sector in the economic Kuwari pointed out that the sides. The Qatar Chamber officials meet with Azerbaijan delegation in Doha on Monday. growth and investment cli- country’s strategies for eco- Addressing the meet- mate in the country. nomic diversity are on the ing, Qatar Chamber First mote their economy and trade 2022 World Cup infrastruc- fered for foreign investors and key sectors are agriculture, He said Qatar has right track. Vice Chairman Mohamed bin relations and signed several ture, he added. opportunities available in all food security, SMEs, heavy in- strengthened its relations Qatari businessmen are Twar al Kuwari said Qatar and agreements and memorandums He also urged Qatari busi- sectors. dustries and tourism. with other nations and at- interested in identifying Azerbaijan enjoy good rela- of understanding in economy, nessmen to identify the in- He also noted that several Rashad said Qatari busi- tracted a lot of foreign in- investment opportunities tions which are rapidly devel- trade and agriculture. vestment opportunities avail- AZPROMO’s members have nessmen are interested to vestments due to the legisla- available in Balkan coun- oping in all spheres, noting He pointed out that de- able in Azerbaijan which is a different investments in Qatar identify investment climate in tive reforms and investment tries, he added. that they have taken many im- spite the good relations be- good destination for invest- and others are exporting their Azerbaijan and incentives of- incentives it offered. Head of the delegation portant steps to develop bilat- tween the two countries, their ment. products to the Qatari market. fered for foreign investors and Kuwari hailed the role and head of Qatari-Bulgar- eral relations approximately in volume of trade is still weak. Yusif underscored the He noted that his country investment opportunities in played by Hamad Port dur- ian Business Council, Peter all fields. Kuwari called on business- strong relations linking both is an attractive destination all sectors. ing the siege, affirming that Michalos said that the ob- Both leaderships have paid men from both countries to countries, noting that this for investment due to its dis- He hailed efforts made by opening new marine lines jective of the visit is to iden- reciprocal official visits sever- explore wide range of business would open new vistas for tinguished geographical posi- both governments to facilitate with many countries con- tify the progress achieved al times which saw the signing and investment opportunities businessmen and investors to tion. doing business in both sides, tributed to the provision of by Qatar in all fields and of many bilateral agreements, available in both countries. establish joint enterprises. Azerbaijan’s GDP hit $47 expecting that the period head all goods needed by the lo- efforts exerted to overcome he noted. The companies from both Oglu said the delegation bn. It was ranked 25 of 190 would see more trade delega- cal market. the siege. Kuwari also said that both countries have been invited is eager to learn about Qatar’s countries in World Bank’s Do- tions and active partnerships countries have established eco- to cooperate in projects being investment climate as well as ing Business Report 2019. for the advantage of both nomical commission to pro- carried out for developing the incentives and facilities of- Oglu said that Azerbaijan’s economies. Consumer price index edges down in March

QNA February 2019. An analysis on M-o-M ba- percent. An increase in prices health, communication, and DOHA Compared to CPI of March sis of CPI shows that there are was observed in clothing and education groups has re- 2018, Y-o-Y basis, a decrease three main groups, where re- footwear by 2.09 percent, fol- mained flat at the last months QATAR’S consumer price in- of 1.31 percent has been re- spective indices in March have lowed by food and beverages price level. dex (CPI) for the month of corded in the general index decreased, namely: recreation by 0.28 percent, and trans- A comparison of the CPI Qatar Chamber First Vice-Chairman Mohamed bin Ahmed bin March 2019 reached 107.73 (CPI) in March, according and culture by 2.39 percent, port by 0.85 percent. of March 2019 with the CPI of Twar al Kuwari with visiting delegation of journalists and point (base year is 2013), to data released by the Plan- miscellaneous goods and ser- Tobacco, housing, water, March 2018 (annual change), bloggers from Balkan states, in Doha on Monday. showing a decrease of 0.03 ning and Statistics Authority vices by 0.31 percent, and electricity and gas, furniture a decrease of 1.31 percent has percent compared to CPI of (PSA), on Monday. restaurants and hotels by 0.11 and household equipment, been recorded. QBEC convenes first board meeting Qatargas receives ISO, OHSAS revalidation for HSEQ systems Sheikh Faisal bin Thani al Thani appointed Chairman of the board TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK man and Managing Director DOHA DOHA of the Corporation; Rashed AlQurese, Abdullah Abdul- QATARGAS,HAS successfully QATAR Business Events Cor- rahman Fakhroo, and Yousuf revalidated its Quality Man- poration (QBEC) has con- al Jaida as board members. agement (ISO 9001:2015), En- vened its first board meeting Sheikh Faisal said, “The vironment Management (ISO in a first step towards activat- business events sub-sector, 14001:2015) and Occupational ing the new corporation. as with much of tourism, is Health and Safety Manage- QBEC is an executive heavily reliant on the private ment (OHSAS 18001:2007) arm of Qatar National Tour- sector to succeed. QBEC will systems, the company said in ism Council (QNTC), which act as a link between QNTC a statement on Monday. was established in November as a governing, planning and The successful revalida- 2018 as part of a new govern- regulation body on the one tion is testament to Qatargas’ noteworthy as it is the first divisions. ance structure that seeks to hand and the private sector premier HSE&Q Systems and audit to include all Qatargas Qatargas Laboratory has unify and consolidate efforts on the other hand, helping us its commitment to go beyond assets under one certification, an ISO-17025 certification, to develop the tourism sector. The board members, appointed by QNTC, include Sheikh Faisal bin to unify the vision, the efforts compliance in a continuous and the first to cover Qatargas awarded by The Netherlands- QBEC will focus on acti- Thani al Thani as Chairman; Hassan al Ibrahim as Deputy Chairman and the resources needed to drive for HSE&Q excellence. Management System (QGMS) based international accredita- vating the Next Chapter of and Managing Director of the Corporation; Rashed AlQurese, Abdul- cultivate a thriving business This is demonstrated by as the integrated company tion body Raad Voor Accredi- the National Tourism Sector lah Abdulrahman Fakhroo, and Yousuf al Jaida as board members. events sector.” notable recent achievements management system. tatie (RVA), whereas the EMS Strategy where it concerns He added, “We are de- that include the 2018 Qatar Apart from the HSE&Q Division has both an ISO- business events, a key sub- QBEC will organise, man- ing business events destina- lighted to welcome the Board Sustainability Award for the management systems, differ- 28000 certification regarding sector that attracts thousands age, operate and supervise tion. of Directors to this new and Jetty Boil-Off Gas (JBOG) re- ent divisions within Qatargas Security and an ‘Accredited of visitors to Qatar every events and venues in Qatar, The board members, ap- exciting venture and thank covery facility, safe execution have already been certified by Agency’ status from the US- year, with Qatar hosting 131 in addition to participating pointed by QNTC, include them for lending their time of multiple asset shutdowns, global accreditation bodies based Center for Public Safety conferences and exhibitions in regional and international Sheikh Faisal bin Thani al and experience to efforts to and continuous improvement including the Qatargas Labo- Excellence through its Com- in 2018 alone, a statement exhibitions and conferences Thani as Chairman; Hassan establish and operationalise in flaring performance. Fur- ratory and the Emergency mission on Fire Accreditation said on Monday. to position Qatar as a lead- al Ibrahim as Deputy Chair- QBEC.” thermore, the revalidation is Management Services (EMS) International. www.guide.com.qa  Tuesday, April 16, 2019

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THE Amir Cup draw was held Players and coaches of Al Sadd and Al Rayyan with Qatar Basketball on Monday at the Kempinski Federation officials during a press conference on Monday. Hotel in the presence of top officials of Qatar Football As- sociation (QFA). This year’s final will be held on May 16 at Al Rayyan, Al Sadd to clash in the new Al Wakrah Stadium. QFA President Sheikh Amir Cup basketball final today Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed al Thani led the cer- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Al Gharafa in the semi-final emony which was attended DOHA 80-71 thanks to a dominant by club officials. second quarter outscoring The 47th edition of the AL Rayyan and Al Sadd will Gharafa 23-6. Amir Cup kicked off last lock horns on Tuesday in the Meanwhile, Al Sadd over- week with one match already Amir Cup basketball final at came defending champions played. There will be five Qatar Football Association (QFA) President Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani leads other dignitaries during the Amir Cup Draw at the Kempin- the Al Gharafa Soports Club Al Arabi to book a finals spot. stages in the most popular ski Hotel in Doha on Monday. in a repeat of the 2013 finals. Ahead of the final, Al football tournament in the Both teams will be gun- Sadd coach said, “The fi- country. wari, Director of Marketing tee at the same venue in a late haniya and Al Ahli will take ning for the last basketball nal will be very difficult The draw ceremony was and Communication Depart- The ceremony began with fixture. on the winners of the second trophy of the season after and we have young players also attended by members ment of QFA was joined by an explanation of the various A day later, Al Markhiya round. losing out in both the league like Nasser al Rayes and of the Executive Committee Abdullah al Saai, Director stages of the draw along with take on Al Kharaitiyat at In the fourth round on and the Qatar Cup. Faisal Abu Issa. We also of QFA Ahmed Abdul Aziz al of Competitions and Players a video review of last year’s Grand Hamad Stadium while May 2, Al Duhail, Al Sadd, Al Al Rayyan are the record have experienced players Buainain, Sheikh Ahmed bin Affairs, Jassim al Rumaihi, Amir Cup. Muaither face Qatar SC at the Sailiyah and Al Rayyan will winners of the Cup with eight like Dominique and I have Hamad al Thani, Hani Talib Secretary-General of AGCFF, On April 20, Al Shamal same venue. play the winners of the third titles but haven’t reached the a good team of players who Balan and Mansour al Ansari, and a number of heads of de- will take on Umm Salal at In the third stage of the round. finals since their 2013 win are capable of achieving a Secretary- General of QFA. partments and committees of Thani Bin Jassim Stadium tournament on April 26, Al The semifinals will be over Al Sadd. The Lions beat good result in the final.” Khalid Mubarak al Ku- the local organizing commit- while Al Wakrah face Al Khor Arabi, Al Gharafa, Al Sha- held on May 11 and 12. ‘Redemption’ victory in Augusta could be just the start for Woods

DPA just enjoying 15,” he said. AUGUSTA, GEORGIA Woods is choosing his tour- naments carefully to conserve All hail Woods! Trump, Serena, A fifth Masters title for Tiger fitness, and has trimmed his Woods, 22 years after his first schedule after feeling he did too and 14 years after his last, and much too soon last year. Nicklaus join Tiger Twitter frenzy a 15th major triumph, follow- Players can extend their ing an 11-year hiatus, raises the careers with the right nutrition AFP “A big ‘well done’ from me to @TigerWoods!,” said Nick- question: What next? and training. And Woods, al- AUGUSTA laus on social media. At 43, Woods has a new ways the perfect physical speci- “I am so happy for him and for the game of golf. This is resident Donald Trump and Barack Obama were just fantastic!” lease of life after spinal fusion men, was a groundbreaker in among those hailing Tiger Woods on social media surgery helped rescue a ca- working on his physique when Pafter his 11-year major drought was ended by a Woods also set a record for the longest gap between reer also affected by personal he emerged on the scene. thrilling and emotional Masters victory on Sunday. Masters triumphs, the 14 years since his last win in 2005 eclipsing the old mark set by South African Gary troubles including a public sex The younger players now “Congratulations to @TigerWoods,” tweeted the US scandal, the break-up of his on the tour “are getting bigger, Player who won his second Augusta crown in 1961 and president Trump, who played a round of golf with Woods his third in 1974. marriage and a reckless driving stronger, faster, more athletic. earlier this year. “For most an impossible task. But case. They are recovering better. “A truly Great Champion!” Sunday’s victory was one They are hitting the ball prodi- not for you,” said South African “Congratulations, Tiger!” former presi- legend Player on Twitter. of perseverance through adver- gious distances, and a little bit dent Obama tweeted. “Congratulations Tiger. So special sity and means he is one short of that’s probably attributed to “To come back and win the Masters of the six Masters titles won by what I did,” he said. Woods finally found time to for you and your family. So great for after all the highs and lows is a testa- respond to all his well-wishers the game of golf. Simply unbeliev- Jack Nicklaus and three shy of When Woods first turned ment to excellence, grit, and determi- able.” the all-time record of 18 majors professional he often found saying the green jacket feels nation.” comfortable. won by the Golden Bear. himself in the gym with only As Woods went on a charge on the Nicklaus was 46 when he Vijay Singh for company. Now “I can’t thank my family, Other US Sports stars were quick to back nine at Augusta National with join in on Twitter. won the last of his Masters in everybody trains - “and hey, birdies at 13, 15 and 16 to win by a friends and fans enough for 1986. There was a six-year gap even Phil’s working out,” he stroke and claim his 15th major and their support. Having my fam- “A big BIG congratulations to @Ti- between that and his previous quipped in reference to veteran fifth Masters, social media lit up in a ily by my side today is some- gerWoods for winning the Masters!!” NBA icon Magic Johnson tweeted. major win at the PGA Champi- Phil Mickelson. frenzy of congratulations. thing I will never forget. onship in 1980. “I can play a much longer “I am literally in tears watching @ To not only be able to play “The roar of the Tiger is back!” Woods has gone five years period of time. I don’t have to TigerWoods this is Greatness like no again, but to be able to win “Congrats Tiger! What a perfor- longer between majors title, and hit the ball 340 yards. I can still other,” tweeted 23-time Grand Slam again, is something I will mance,” the New England Patriots’ only Nicklaus is older as a Mas- plod my way around the golf tennis champion Serena Williams. forever be grateful for. six-time Super Bowl-winning quarter- “Knowing all you have been through back Tom Brady said. ters champions. course,” he said. This jacket sure is comfortable.” But Woods could go on Woods winning majors can physically to come back and do what “Greatest comeback story in playing longer. He may have only be good for the business you just did today? Wow Congrats a sports!” said three-time NBA cham- million times! I am so inspired thank pion Stephen Curry. shed some of the sheer driving and marketing of golf and to in- you buddy.” power of younger years but he spire once again others to take “Congrats @ TigerWoods Let Fellow golfers and former greats of the game were also me hold one of can still hit the ball nearly 300 up the game. It does no harm ei- quick to hail Woods’ achievement in returning to the sum- those 5 jackets yards from the tee - his average Tiger Woods celebrates on the 18th hole after winning the 2019 ther for the bank balance of the mit of the sport after multiple surgeries and a string one time!” driving distance of 297.5 yards Masters. (REUTERS) player himself who earns 2.07 of off-course problems since his 14th major win at after the opening three rounds million dollars for his one-shot the 2008 US Open. was longer than many. other injuries, Woods can still “I’m sure that I’ll probably victory and, according to Forbes Just two years ago his back pain was so He takes care of his body. win majors. That much is now think of it going down the road. business magazine, has cumu- bad Woods thought he might never play Providing his back holds up and clear. The Nicklaus record is not Maybe, maybe not. But right lative career earnings of 1.5 bil- again, let alone win another major. he no does not have to deal with on his radar. For now. now, it’s a little soon, and I’m lion dollars. “Very few people really know what @TigerWoods has been thru to PGA TOUR Victories (81) get back to this point,” tweeted four-time major champion Rory McIlroy, who finished in a z1996 Las Vegas Invitational, Walt Disney World/ z2001 Bay Hill Invitational, THE PLAYERS Championship, World Golf Championships-NEC Championship, Arnold Palmer Invitational presented Oldsmobile Classic Championship, Masters Tournament, Memorial Invitational, World Golf Championships-American by MasterCard, US Open Championship tie for 21st on Sunday. z1997 Mercedes Championships, Masters Tournament, World Golf Championships-NEC Invitational Express Championship z2009 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by “So cool seeing him with Tida, Sam, Charlie, Tournament, GTE Byron Nelson Golf Classic, Motorola z2002 Bay Hill Invitational presented by Cooper z2006 Buick Invitational, Ford Championship at MasterCard, the Memorial Tournament, AT&T Erica and the rest of the team behind 18 green. Western Open Tires, Masters Tournament, US Open Championship, Doral, The Open Championship, Buick Open, PGA National, Buick Open, World Golf Championships- Couldn’t be happier for him! What a great day Championship, World Golf Championships- Bridgestone Invitational, BMW Championship z1998 BellSouth Classic Buick Open, World Golf Championships-American for golf!” added McIlroy after an emotional z1999 Buick Invitational, Memorial Tournament, Express Championship Bridgestone Invitational, Deutsche Bank z2012 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Motorola Western Open, PGA Championship, World z2003 Buick Invitational, World Golf Championship, World Golf Championships-American MasterCard, the Memorial Tournament presented by Woods hugged his mother, children and partner Golf Championships-NEC Invitational, National Car Championships-Accenture Match Play Express Championship Nationwide Insurance, AT&T National Erica Herman after his winning putt. Rental Golf Classic/Disney, THE TOUR Championship, Championship, Bay Hill Invitational presented by z2007 Buick Invitational, World Golf z2013 Farmers Insurance Open, World Golf ‘Simply unbelievable’ -Aged 43, Woods became World Golf Championships-American Express Cooper Tires, 100th Western Open presented by Golf Championships-CA Championship, Wachovia Championships-Cadillac Championship, Arnold the second-oldest Masters winner, trailing only Jack Championship, World Golf Championships- Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard, THE Championship Digest, World Golf Championships-American Express Nicklaus who won 46 in 1986. z2000 Mercedes Championships, AT&T Pebble Championship Bridgestone Invitational, PGA Championship, BMW PLAYERS Championship, World Golf Championships- Beach National Pro-Am, Bay Hill Invitational, Memorial z2004 World Golf Championships-Accenture Championship, THE TOUR Championship presented Bridgestone Invitational Tournament, US Open Championship, The Open Match Play Championship by Coca-Cola z2018 TOUR Championship Tiger Woods celebrates with the Masters Trophy during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning Championship, PGA Championship, World Golf z2005 Buick Invitational, Ford Championship z2008 Buick Invitational, World Golf z2019 Masters Tournament the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (AFP) Championships-NEC Invitational, Bell Canadian Open at Doral, Masters Tournament, The Open Championships-Accenture Match Play (Source: www.pgatour.com) Sports Tuesday, April 16, 2019 17 SOP 2019 to have five finals for boys at Aspire Dome gymnastics and tennis during also been sent to dignitaries. for their support in holding the UNESCO delegation Thursday’s finals. “We are set to make it a big event. “Aspire Academy is one to witness the “Our preparations are on event. The invitation has been of the most important sports track and we are looking for- extended to everyone, includ- institutions in the country. It action on April 18 ward to providing best facilities ing the Ministry of Education, contributes to the discovery of to the competing teams. We Higher Education and the Qa- talent. It is not only that as it al- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK wish success to all the compet- tar Olympic Committee. We ways raises a slogan that actu- DOHA ing students,” Al Hitmi told the have also invited a delegation of ally appeared today as a dream press conference. UNESCO in Doha to attend the and a star tomorrow, and THE School Olympic Program “We will be back at Aspire finals and get the experience Aspire has presented us with (SOP) is all set for a thrilling Dome for the finals. We want to of the Olympic program,” said many stars in various games,” finish, with boys’ teams gearing thank Aspire for their coopera- Hitmi. he said. up to vie for top honours in five tion which is playing a key role Meanwhile, Muftah said the On his part, Dr. Salem said disciplines at state-of-the-art in success of the Olympic pro- SOP provides a very good op- Aspire plays an important role Aspire Dome on Thursday. gram,” said Hitmi. portunity to students to show in the success of the finals. The details of event were re- He pointed out that (SOP) their skills. “This SOP is a huge “We are very fortunate to vealed by Qatar Sports Federa- is one of the successful pro- advantage for schoolchildren. It partner with Aspire, where the tion (QSF) Secretary-General grams that serve sports in gives them a platform to show Academy’s excellent facilities Ali Al Hitmi at a press confer- general and school sports in their talent,” he said. and good playgrounds help stu- ence at Al Bidda Tower. Abdul- particular. “The Olympic pro- “We will leave no stone dents to offer their best levels,” rahman al Muftah, Executive gram has huge importance unturned in making the finals he said. Director of QSF, and Dr. Salah and it receives great attention a huge success. The SOP has “Aspire Academy has many Salem, QSL Technical Expert, from the officials of the Qatar Secretary-General Ali al Hitmi (right) with QSF Executive Director Abdulrahman al Muftah (centre) and QSL achieved a lot of success. This scouts who contribute to the were also present. Olympic Committee under the Technical Expert Dr. Salah Salem during a press conference for the SOP finals in Doha. year we saw more participants discovery of talent in various Hitmi informed that the chairmanship of His Excel- and the level of competition has games and the work of different boys teams will fight for titles of lency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad objectives of the program is to for all,” he said. committee was expecting a full also raised,” he added. federations, which is important football, basketball, volleyball, al Thani. One of the important establish the principle of sport Hitmi said the organising house, saying invitations have Muftah also thanked Aspire for the program,” he added.

Quick read Qatar SC, Muaither to clash in QSL playoff Quarter-final curse looms as on Wednesday THE Qatar Stars League announced its final match of the 2018-19 season, the Play-Off that will pit the QNB Stars League’s 11th- Barca look to clear hurdle placed team Qatar SC against Second Division runners-up Muaither SC for a berth in next season’s top flight. his 108. The match will kick off on Wednesday, 17th April, 2019, at The Catalan club The game’s most illustri- 18:45 at the Al Duhail Stadium. ous pair could yet meet in According to the regulations, if the Play-Off ends in a draw after have not reached this year’s final, should Barca regular time, an extra time of 30 minutes (divided into two halves) a Champions capitalise on their 1-0 first- will be allowed. If the deadlock still continues, the match will be leg win over United and then decided on penalty shoot-out. (TNN) League semis overcome either Liverpool or Porto in the semis. in four years Ronaldo and Juventus, meanwhile, would have to beat AFP Ajax, and then either Manches- Pant left out, India pick Karthik BARCELONA ter City or Tottenham. A showdown in Madrid and Rahul for World Cup FOUR years have passed since would throw an even brighter Lionel Messi last reached a glare on Messi’s record com- REUTERS be time for him. It’s unfortunate Champions League semi-final pared to Ronaldo, whose sensa- MUMBAI for him that he missed out.” and his drought has become a tional hat-trick against Atletico There were also specula- source of unease for Barcelona Madrid last month only en- VETERAN Dinesh Karthik tion about who India pick as ahead of their latest attempt on hanced the sense this tourna- pipped young Rishabh Pant to their number four batsman and Tuesday. ment belongs to him. the second wicketkeeper’s spot Shankar pipped Rayudu. Manchester United are Messi is not one to com- in India’s World Cup squad on “What Vijay Shankar offers the ones looking to emulate plain, particularly given he Monday and all-rounder Vijay is three dimensional,” Prasad Atletico Madrid, Juventus and cannot be blameless in Barca’s Shankar also made the cut. said. “Apart from his batting, Roma by sending Barca out in underachievements in Europe. There was not much sus- he can bowl and he’s a fantas- the quarters for a fourth year But the fans are frustrat- pense hanging over chief selec- tic fielder...We are looking at running but for the Catalans, ed, with last season’s double tor M.S.K Prasad’s news confer- him as number four. We have another failure would be unfor- doing little to ease the dis- ence to announce a 15-member Dinesh Karthik and Kedar Jad- givable, not least because of the appointment of the collapse squad led by Virat Kohli as hav also, so we have plenty of implications for their captain. against Roma. most of the players picked options at number four right “Last season we did the And his teammates feel it themselves. With Mahendra now.” double but we all felt bad about too, the weight of history on Singh Dhoni the undisputed Lokesh Rahul made the how it went in the Champions their shoulders from a need first-choice wicketkeeper, the squad as a back-up opener, League,” Messi said in August. FC Barcelona players during their team’s training session at Joan Gamper sport complex in Barcelona. (EPA-EFE) to square arguably the game’s selectors preferred Karthik’s but could also bat at number “We promise this season we will greatest ever player with a experience to the raw aggres- four, Prasad said. The World do all we can to bring that beau- There could be an historic stead show a decade swallowed Cristiano Ronaldo, closest in Champions League haul that sion of 21-year-old Pant. Cup in England and Wales tiful cup back to Camp Nou.” fifth consecutive Copa del Rey up by Real Madrid, whose do- second, has 311. befits that status. “We felt Rishabh Pant or DK starts on May 30. Barcelona’s dominance in too if Ernesto Valverde’s side mestic failings in that period But in the Champions “It is an important trophy,” will come into the playing XI Spain has been shaped by Mes- beat Valencia on May 25. have been exonerated by four League, Messi has lifted the Suarez said after following up only if Mahi (Dhoni) is injured,” Squad: si, who only this month over- But in Europe, Barca would Champions League triumphs in trophy four times, a relatively the league title by winning the Prasad told reporters, say- Virat Kohli (captain), Rohit Sharma took Iker Casillas as the player appear under-marked, with five years. modest return given it puts him Copa del Rey last season. “But ing Karthik’s superior keeping (vice captain), Shikhar Dhawan, with the most La Liga victories, only one success in the last sev- “Obviously it’s infuriating,” on a par with 11 current Real this does not hide what hap- and reputation as a “finisher” Lokesh Rahul, Vijay Shankar, 335, in its history. en years, three in 10 since Pep Luis Suarez said. “Madrid have Madrid players alone, includ- pened in Rome.” clinched it for the 33-year-old. Mahendra Singh Those wins have helped Guardiola took charge in 2008 made history and it’s a thorn in ing Nacho, Casemiro and Dani It means the pressure on “In crunch matches, who Dhoni(wicketkeeper), Kedar them capture seven of the last and set in motion what has felt, our side.” Carvajal. This year, Ronaldo is Barcelona in this competition can be the best guy who can Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik, Yuzvendra 10 league titles, a figure that in playing terms at least, like an Messi’s record is similarly hunting his sixth. runs deep, a psychological bur- handle the pressure? For that Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, will surely become eight from iconic era. unbalanced. He has nine La And while Messi dwarfs the den that perhaps United, or reason, the decision went in fa- Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit 11 next month, given their The list of clubs etched onto Liga titles and is by a distance Portuguese for goals in La Liga, their next opponents, will use vour of Dinesh Karthik. Other- Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra nine-point lead at the top of the cup hoisted at the Wanda the competition’s top scorer, the opposite is true in Europe, to their advantage. For Messi, wise Pant is full of talent, there’ll Jadeja, Mohammed Shami the table. Metropolitano on June 1 will in- with an astonishing 414 goals. where Ronaldo has 125 goals to there is work to do. Smith, Warner recalled for Goffin advances to 2nd round at Monte-Carlo Australia’s World Cup defence Masters, birthday boy Shapovalov out AFP DPA from the baseline, the effects SYDNEY LONDON were devastating. When he did not, as was more common, STEVE Smith and David DAVID Goffin moved to the Struff looked in control of the Warner completed their re- second round of the Monte- court. Still, the young Canadian markable comeback from the Carlo Masters with a comfort- held on to the crucial points and ball-tampering scandal that able 6-1, 6-4 win over Guido held up to duly convert his ad- rocked cricket when they were Andreozzi on Monday, as the vantage at 6-5 to win the first on Monday selected in defend- other main names also made it set that lasted 56 minutes with ing champion Australia’s World through unscathed. a deep roar that evinced great Cup squad. The one exception was the satisfaction. But there was no room for 15th seed Denis Shapovalov, And yet it was Struff who Josh Hazlewood or Peter Hand- who despite winning the open- kept his cool under the sun on scomb at the tournament in Australia’s one-day cricket captain Aaron Finch speaks to the media as the ing set with relative ease could the Cote D’Azur, calmly slotting England and Wales. upcoming World Cup team is announced in Melbourne on Monday. (AFP) not later summon that same away winners in the second and It is the first call-up for the nous and went down 5-7, 6-3, third sets. By the end, he went former captain and his deputy themselves back at the Twen- great guys.” 6-1, to Jan-Lennard Struff. Belgium’s David Goffin plays a forehand return to Argentina’s Guido up 4-1, then 5-1, and won on an since the expiry last month of ty20 Indian Premier League. But while Shapovalov en- Andreozzi during their match on day 3 of the Monte-Carlo ATP Masters unforced error. year-long bans for their part in Both grabbed the oppor- Australia World Cup squad: dured a birthday to forget - he in Monaco on Monday. (AFP) The outcome of that tie “sandpapergate” in Cape Town tunity and have been in good Aaron Finch (capt), Usman Khawaja, David Warner, turned 20 - on the main show means Struff will face Grigor Steve Smith, Shaun Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus that had wide repercussions for touch, particularly the bombas- Stoinis, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, court Rainier III, Goffin expe- ahead until a string of unforced Jaziri of Tunisia 6-4, 6-4. Vic- Dimitrov in the second round, Australian cricket. tic Warner who has made a blis- Jhye Richardson, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Jason rienced no such difficulties en errors allowed Andreozzi to tory then would set up the pos- while Rafael Nadal opens his Then-coach Darren tering return. Behrendorff, Nathan Lyon, Adam Zampa route to his 10th tournament claim at least one game and sibility of a third-round show- title defence against Roberto Lehmann quit and all the top “As far as I’m concerned Australia one-day A squad: Travis Head (capt), victory in 85 minutes. spare him deeper blushes. down with Thiem. Bautista Agut, who beat John brass from Cricket Australia left they have done everything Matthew Wade, Will Pucovski, Peter Handscomb, Goffin, who defeated Domi- The Argentine seemed to But there was to be no Millman 3-6, 6-1, 6-1. after a scathing review said their that’s been asked of them in the Ashton Turner, Mitch Marsh, D’Arcy Short, Kurtis nic Thiem and Novak Djokovic find his footing in the second big tennis birthday party for Fabio Fognini survived an “arrogant and controlling” win- last 12 months,” said one-day Patterson, Ashton Agar, Michael Neser, James to progress to the semi-final in set, but he left himself vulner- Shapovalov who could not early scare in his first round at-all-costs culture was partly to skipper Aaron Finch, adding Pattinson, Josh Hazlewood, Kane Richardson, Sean 2017, was largely error-free and able in surrendering his fourth channel the occasional flashes match with qualifier Andrey Abbott blame for players bending the that he didn’t believe their re- Australia four-day A squad: Tim Paine (capt), able to save five of six break service game, as a clinical Goffin of brilliance into a second win Rublev which ended 4-6, 7-5, rules. Both players were eligi- turn would be destabilising. Marcus Harris, Kurtis Patterson, Will Pucovski, Travis points to secure his place in the powered away with the follow- over Struff after beating him so 6-4. ble for the final two games of “Knowing them both per- Head, Peter Handscomb, Matthew Wade, Mitch next round. ing two for the match. well in Tokyo in 2018. Top seed Novak Djokovic is Australia’s recent limited-overs sonally as I do, I don’t think Marsh, Michael Neser, Jon Holland, James There was a sense of ruth- Goffin will face Dusan La- When Shapovalov com- set to play unseeded Philipp tour against Pakistan, but selec- there will be any issues what- Pattinson, Jackson Bird, Josh Hazlewood, Chris lessness with Goffin, who jovic in the second round, after bined his flashy one-handed Kohlschreiber in the second tors preferred that they eased soever. They are both great, Tremain wasted no time in moving 4-0 the Serb earlier defeated Malek backhand and strong strokes round Tuesday. 18 Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Sports

AL SADD CLUB DOWN AL GHARAFA CLUB, CLAIM QATAR CUP HANDBALL TITLE

Al Sadd Club overpowered Al Gharafa Club 22-20 and emerged the champions in the Qatar Cup Handball Championship at the Duhail Complex on Monday. The winners led 13-10 at the half-time and maintained the gap till the final whistle. Qatar Handball Association President Ahmed al Shaabi crowned the champions at the closing ceremony. Hardik Pandya’s Rashid Hamad finishes cameo hands fifth in World Cup Skeet Bangalore The Qatari shooter comes quite close to equalise the world qualification record another defeat TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Qatar’s Masoud Hamad Luke Peter Argiro from IANS and Ali picked couple of DOHA collected 117 to get the 63rd Australia shot a perfect MUMBAI wickets each. spot among 125 shooters. 125 out of 125 targets and Earlier, AB de Villiers’ QATAR’S Rashid Hamad Kuwaiti Mansour al equalled the Qualification HARDIK Pandya’s (37 un- scintillating knock (75 off 51) Saleh could not carry on Rashedi, who qualified in the World Record. In the final, beaten off 16) cameo down the with Ali’s 50 off 32 propelled his sparkling qualification fourth spot with 123, shot 56 he could manage only 42 tar- order handed Royal Challeng- Bangalore to 171/7. form and finished fifth in targets to win the gold med- gets and secured the bronze ers Bangalore their seventh The visitors lost their skip- the Men’s Skeet at the World al, his career’s first. medal. defeat this season as Mumbai per Virat Kohli (8) off Jason Cup Shotgun in Al Ain, the In the medals tally, USA Indians won their Indian Pre- Behrendorff, edging to de United Arab Emirates on The former Asian champion are the leaders, Germany mier League (IPL) match at Kock behind the wickets. Monday. and fifth in the 2014 are second, while Croatia, the Wankhede Stadium here Despite some early blows, The former Asian cham- Granda World France and Kuwait share on Monday by five wickets. de Villiers and Ali anchored pion and fifth in the 2014 third place. Despite a great start, Bangalore’s innings with a Granda World Champion- Championship, Saleh shot Mumbai faltered during valiant 105-run partnership ship, Saleh shot 26 out of 30 26 out of 30 to make a MEN’S SKEET RESULTS the slog overs but Pandya for the third wicket before La- to make a shocking early exit shocking early exit in the 1.AL RASHEDI Mansour (Kuwait) (23 25 25 rescued his side as they sith Malinga (4/31) rattled the in the finals. finals. 25 25) 123+2 and 56 clinched the contest with an middle order. Earlier, he shot 124 out 2. HANSEN Jesper (Denmark) (25 24 25 25 over to spare. The two players also 23) 122+4 and 54 of 125 and came within a one Denmark’s Jesper Hansen 3.ARGIRO Luke Peter (Australia) (25 25 25 25 Chasing a competitive 172 notched up their respective target of equaling the qualifi- hit 122 targets in qualification 25) 125 EQWR and 42 for victory, Rohit Sharma (28 half-centuries with the team cation world record. He was to proceed to the final after a 4.WATNDAL Erik (Norway) 124+12 (25 25 25 off 19) and Quinton de Kock looking comfortable at 144/2 also involved in a thrilling four man shoot-off for one 24 25) 124+12 and 32 gave a perfect start to Mum- in 17 overs. shootoff to decide the second place. In the final, he hit 54 5.SALEH Rashid Hamad (Qatar) (24 25 25 25 bai’s innings, taking them to Malinga finally shattered best qualifier. However that targets to win the silver med- 25) 124+11 and 26 52 for no loss in the initial the partnership by packing honour went to Norwegian al. Both Rashedi and Hansen 6. KUNTSCHIK Sebastian (Austria) (24 24 25 five overs. Ali back in the 18th over. The Erik Watndal, who struck 12 also qualified for the Tokyo 25 25) 123+1 and 20 Rashid Hamad Saleh had a brilliant qualification round in World Cup Moeen Ali was the first to Sri Lankan pacer went on to to 11 by Saleh. 2020 Olympic Games as well. 63. HAMAD Masoud (Qatar) (23 23 24 23 24) 117 in Al Ain on Monday. strike as his off-break delivery rock the lower middle order, clattered Sharma’s stumps, sending back Marcus Stoinis leaving Mumbai at 70/1 in the (0), Akshdeep Nath (2) and eighth over. Just three balls Negi (0) to the hut in quick later, Ali once again jolted the succession. QATARI TEAMS NINTH IN SAMILA OPEN BEACH VOLLEYBALL hosts as he picked de Kock (40 De Villers finally depart- off 26) in front of the wickets. ed trying to convert a single Qatar’s Tamer Abdelrasoul and Ishan Kishan and Suryaku- as he fell short of the crease. Assam Mahmoud took a set off mar Yadav then forged a The South African super- fourth-seeded Australians Dam- 33-run partnership but Yuz- star’s knock was laced with ien Schumann and Cole Durrant vendra Chahal packed both six boundaries and four max- but lost the Round of 16 match of them back in short time to imums. in three sets at the Samila Open leave Mumbai reeling at 129/3 Behrendorff and Pandya Beach Volleyball Tournament in the 16th over. also picked a wicket each. in Samila, Thailand on Monday. It seemed Mumbai would Abdelrasoul and Mahmoud won suffer a batting collapse BRIEF SCORES: the second set to tie the scores but it was Pandya piloted Mumbai Indians: 172/5 in 19 overs (Quinton de before going doing 17-21, 23-12, them across the line as the Kock 40, Hardik Pandya 37 not out; Moeen Ali 11-15 in 56 minutes. Qatar’s sec- 2/18) beat Royal Challengers Bangalore: 171/7 all-rounder and his brother in 20 overs (AB de Villiers 75, Moeen Ali 50; Lasith ond pair of Saifeddine Elmajid Krunal Pandya (11 off 21) took Maling 4/31) by 5 wickets. and Mahdi Sammoud suffered a Mumbai to 148 before the lat- straight-set loss to Iranians Arash ter became a victim of Mo- Vakili and Bahman Salemiin- hammed Siraj. IPL table TEAM M W L PT NRR jehboroun 22-24, 13-21 in 39 With 22 needed off the CSK 8 7 1 14 0.288 minutes. Both the Qatari teams last couple of overs, Pandya DC 8 5 3 10 0.418 earned the ninth place and 100 mustered those runs with long MI 8 5 3 10 0.244 points. handle off Pawan Negi to help KKR 8 4 4 8 0.35 KXIP 8 4 4 8 -0.093 Mumbai register their fifth SRH 7 3 4 6 0.409 win this season. RR 7 2 5 4 -0.587 For Bangalore, Chahal RCB 8 1 7 2 -1.114 Claes Byberg claims 2019 Qatar Senior Open golf title Eva Boeglin beats Tasnim Kazi to win the women’s title

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK category, Eva Boeglin and DOHA Tasnim Kazi were the closest contestants and won the top CLAES Byberg displayed daz- two spots. zling form to emerge victori- Ammico has been sponsor- ous in the gross score category ing the event since its incep- of the Qatar Senior Open Golf tion three years ago. Ammico Tournament, organised by CEO Jamal Nasir and Manag- Doha Golf Club. ing partner Fazal Kazi were The two-day event, spon- present at the closing ceremo- sored by Ammico, was played ny and gave away the prizes. on the DGC Championship Fahad bin Nasser al Nai- course on and featured a big mi, Qatar Golf Association number of 120 golfers. General Secretary, crowned Byberg carded a gross the winner and said that the score of 143 after 36 holes to Qatar Senior Open sponsored win the title, Rashid scored by Ammico is unique event 146 and had to be satisfied and has a very good reputa- with his runner-up finish. tion among golf tournaments (Left) Qatar Golf Association General Secretary Fahad bin Nasser al Naimi and winner Claes Byberg with In the Ladies Best Gross in the region. Ammico officials at the prize distribution of the Qatar Senior Open Golf Tournament in Doha. Nation Tuesday, April 16, 2019 19

ATTORNEY GENERAL MEETS TURKISH DM OF JUSTICE Qatar provides $100,000 grant for Salvadorian deceased cops’ children

QNA lice forces, by supporting the by the police officers who gave SAN SALVADOR scholarship programme which their lives in the course of their aims to enable students to national duty in an attempt to QATAR has provided a $100,000 complete their university stud- ensure security and tranquil- grant to support children of po- ies. He noted that about 41 ity, protect the Salvadorans, lice officers who died during students have benefited from prevent and suppress crime their national duty in the Re- the programme in the fields of and control the climate of vio- public of El Salvador. accounting, legal sciences, in- lence experienced by the coun- In a speech during a cer- ternational relations, agricul- try. emony held by the Ministry tural engineering, mechanics, Al Othman reiterated Qa- of Foreign Affairs of El Salva- media, and computer. tar’s commitment to support- dor, in coordination with the For his part, Charge ing all humanitarian initiatives Embassy of Qatar, Minister of d’Affaires of the Embassy of that will help achieve sustain- Foreign Affairs of El Salvador Qatar to El Salvador HE Tariq able development in friendly Carlos Castaneda thanked Qa- Othman al Othman praised countries and all countries of tar for its donation for the sons the bilateral relations between the world. and daughters of police offic- Qatar and the El Salvador and At the end of the ceremony, ers who died during their na- stressed that this grant comes a memo of awarding a sum of tional duty. within the framework of Qa- $100,000 by Qatar to the sons Attorney-General HE Dr Ali bin Fetais al Marri met with HE Deputy Minister of Justice of Turkey Selahaddin Mentes on Monday. During He said the grant shows tar’s commitment to support and daughters of police offic- the meeting, they exchanged views on a number of issues of mutual concern and discussed the ways to strengthen cooperation and Qatar’s solidarity with El Sal- friendly countries, and in rec- ers who died during their na- exchange of legal expertise between the two countries. (QNA) vador, especially with the po- ognition of the sacrifices made tional duty was signed. MoI educates panel Ending poverty, empowering women members on CMC key to sustained growth: DIFI official polls voting process TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK On the second day of the DOHA conference, Dr Emadi pre- QNA of the supervisory elections sented a paper on ‘Family poli- DOHA committee, said organising THE Doha International Fam- cies and their contribution to the seminar comes within the ily Institute (DIFI), a member achieving the goals of sustain- THE supervisory committee framework of the preparations of Qatar Foundation (QF), par- able development’. Other pan- for the elections of the Central of the supervisory committee ticipated in the first forum on els discussed youth and family Municipal Council (CMC) on for polling day on Tuesday to population and sustainable de- policies, sustainable develop- Monday organised a seminar complete the stages of the elec- velopment titled ‘Toward a New ment and the role of civil society for the heads and members toral process. He reviewed the Perspective on the Relation in integrating vulnerable popu- of the elections committees of efforts made by the committee Between Population and Sus- lation groups into development. the Central Municipal Council. and its subcommittees during tainable Development’ at Qatar The forum panels covered a Total 94 candidates, including the past. University on April 14 and 15. range of topics related to popu- five women, are contesting the Brigadier SalimSaqr al Mu- The two-day event was or- lation and sustainable develop- CMC elections. The seminar raikhi, vice chairman of the ganised by the Social Sciences ment and the impact of popula- discussed the ways to manage Supervisory Committee, said Department at the College of tion policies on the achievement the polling process, dealing that the winning candidate is Arts and Sciences, Qatar Uni- of these goals, including inter- with voters, counting the votes, the one who obtains the pro- versity, in partnership with Speakers at the First Forum on Population and Sustainable Development at the Qatar University. national migration, population announcing the winners and portional majority of the valid DIFI, the United Nations Popu- changes, reproductive health, other procedures that guaran- votes. In the case of two or lation Fund, Qatar Foundation Maadeed, vice president for vision of inclusive sustainable nai, chief executive officer of and population and environ- tee the transparency of the vot- more members getting equal for Social Work and the Perma- Research and Graduate Stud- development. It applies to all Qatar Foundation for Social mental interactions. ing process. number of votes, the chairman nent Population Committee. ies, Qatar University, was fol- people in all countries”. Work, and Sultan al Kuwari, It studied the consequences Each committee consists of of the committee will cast his It aimed to discuss the is- lowed by an opening speech by “Measures to eradicate pov- vice chairman, Permanent Pop- of population aging and issues a head from the judiciary, two vote in the presence of the can- sues concerning the population Dr Sharifa Noaman al Emadi, erty, combat discrimination, ulation Committee. related to children and youth, members from the Ministry of didates. of Qatar and sustainable devel- executive director, DIFI. ensure equality for all, and em- The forum included three education and labour force, the Interior and the other a ci- He said that after the opment and to clarify the inter- Dr Emadi said, “The adop- power women, girls and young panel discussions on the open- while also highlighting devel- vilian from the government de- counting of votes, the Chair- relationship between human tion of the Sustainable Devel- people to access information, ing day on the topics ‘Demogra- opments in methodologies and partments. They must be at the man of the Electoral Commis- resources and sustainable devel- opment Agenda 2030 is an life skills and opportunities to phy and its Impact on Sustain- data for measuring population electoral district headquarters sion will declare the winners opment. It analysed challenges unparalleled achievement in live long and enjoy life are key able Development’, ‘Population, phenomena and assessing pro- at 7:30 am on the election day in front of the candidates. The facing the youth in achieving shaping the objectives of the to sustainable development”, Public Health and Sustainable gress towards achieving goals to check the boxes and open final result of the elections will sustainable development. international community and Emadi added. Development’ and ‘Socio-E co- related to health, education, them. Brigadier Abdulrah- be announced in the constitu- The welcoming remarks a paradigm shift towards a The opening also included nomic Capital and Sustainable environment, labour force and man Majid al Sulaiti, member encies at a press conference. by Professor Mariam al Ali al comprehensive and integrated comments from Amal al Man- Development’. development. Qatar Charity, QLA inks pact for Focus on ‘fertigation’ to increase output TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK lems were solved to demon- legal aid on humanitarian cases DOHA strate the importance of usage of wide range of nutrients in QATAR Fertiliser Company order to maximise production. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK (Qafco), Agrico and Yara In- Different dosing equipment DOHA ternational ASA (Norway), were studied to demonstrate jointly conducted a ‘Green- advantages of precise appli- QATAR Charity (QC) has inked house Fertigation’ workshop cation of fertilisers for maxi- a cooperation agreement with recently as part of an agree- mum productivity of crops. A the Qatar Lawyers Association ment signed between them in demonstration was also con- (QLA) to enhance cooperation October last year. ducted on using simple online and partnership for community As many as 20 experienced software such as www.myyara. service in Qatar. agronomists and farm manag- com to calculate recipes of The pact was signed by ers from Qatar took part in the fertiliser solution for different Yousif bin Ahmed al Kuwari, workshop held at the Hydro- crops and growing stages. CEO of Qatar Charity and ponic Trial and Demonstra- Participants at the Greenhouse ‘Fertigation workshop at the Hydro- The workshop concluded Rashid bin Nasser al Nuaimi, tion Center in Al Khor. ponic Trial and Demonstration Center in Al Khor recently. with a tour around the Trial Chairman of the Board of the The Trial and Demonstra- and Demonstration Center Qatar Lawyers Association. tion Center occupies an area of theoretical and practical as- irrigation systems. that currently produces toma- Under the deal, the two par- more than 4,000 square me- pects of fertigation manage- The participants of the toes and cucumbers. ties agreed to undertake a se- tres. Its purpose is to develop ment for hydroponic systems workshop had a chance to The workshop was con- ries of humanitarian initiatives, and demonstrate the most which are becoming increas- deepen their knowledge of ducted by Tore Frogner, which will be agreed upon, to sustainable crop management ingly popular in Qatar for different types of fertilisers, Calcinit product manager benefit the community in order systems suitable for Qatar to growing vegetables. Fertiga- differences in fertigation and from Yara Norway and Carol to achieve the comprehensive the local farming community. tion is a method of application foliar application of fertilisers. Khadra, agronomist from Yara development of “Qatar Nation- The workshop covered of required nutrients through Several theoretical prob- Middle East. al Vision 2030.” The two parties also agreed that the Qatar Lawyers Associa- Yousif bin Ahmed al Kuwari (left), CEO of Qatar Charity, with Rashid tion would provide legal advice bin Nasser al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Board of the Qatar Lawyers in some humanitarian cases Association at a signing ceremony in Doha. New members of student council at NIS emerge with no fees, in addition to any other legal consultations and the honour to cooperate with TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK services agreed upon by both Under the deal, the two Qatar Charity in every good DOHA parties and transferred by Qa- parties agreed to undertake work to serve the community”, tar Charity. The two parties a series of humanitarian ini- said al Nuaimi, noting that NOBLE International School also agreed to share relevant tiatives, which will be there would be greater coopera- (NIS) celebrated the investiture experiences and information agreed upon, to benefit the tion in the future through many of the student council for the through meetings, visits and humanitarian initiatives. academic year 2019-20. communications. community in order to In a statement following Dedicated and outstand- Speaking at the signing cer- achieve the comprehensive the signing, Jathnan Moham- ing students were elected for emony, Yousif bin Ahmed al vision of development med al Hajri, Board Member of the posts of Head Boy, Head Kuwari, CEO of Qatar Charity “Qatar National Vision the Qatar Lawyers Association, Girl, Sports Captain and House said, “We are pleased with this 2030.” considered the pact very impor- Captains. The ceremony was cooperation and partnership tant, as it aims at strengthening initiated by Jayamon Joy – Vice with the Qatar Lawyers Asso- cooperation between the two Principal (Academics). Shibu ciation and we look forward to side the country to achieve its parties on the humanitarian Abdul Rasheed (Principal) ad- establishing solid foundations developmental and humanitar- side. vocated the students to follow a for collaboration to serve the ian goals, praising the associa- According to al Hajri, both code of conduct in order to bring Noble International School staffs and students during their student council inauguration for 2019-20 academic year. community in Qatar and hu- tion for its community service. agreed that Qatar Charity, after out their full potential during the manitarian issues worldwide.” For his part, Rashid bin a careful study, would nomi- academic year. upon the elected student council tion department Saril Raj, An- ya Linto also acknowledged their He pointed out Qatar Char- Nasser al Nuaimi, Chairman of nate a number of humanitarian The members of the student members, their aspirations and tony Jermans, Joyce Manuel support through their presence. ity’s continuous efforts to coop- the Board of the Qatar Lawyers cases for the benefit of persons council pledged the oath of alle- necessity to focus on the devel- and Anju along with the Head Head Boy, Maibam Lem- erate, collaborate and coordi- Association, applauded Qatar who cannot afford the services giance and were vested with their opment of the student fraternity, of Sections, Shihabudheen and basana conveyed his words nate with various governmental Charity for its great role in the of a counsel to be defended and designations by the Principal, Robin K Jose – Vice Principal Nizar K, graced the event with of gratitude for the ceremony and private bodies and civil so- charitable, humanitarian and provided with free legal aidby Vice Principals and other senior (CCA) felicitated the occasion. their presence. CCA coordinators as well as the title bestowed ciety organisations in and out- developmental field. “We have the Qatar Lawyers Association. faculty of the staff. Bestowing Staff of the Physical Educa- Mohammad Hassan and Dhan- upon him. 20 Tuesday, April 16, 2019 The Last Word

HH THE AMIR, BOTSWANA PRESIDENT HOLD TALKS

HE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Tal Thani held a ses- sion of official talks with the President of the Republic of Botswana Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi at the Amiri Diwan on Monday morning. HH the Amir also hosted a luncheon banquet in honour of the President of Botswana Dr Mokg- weetsi Masisi and his accompanying del- egation. The luncheon banquet was attended by a number of minis- ters. (QNA)

Sheikha Hind meets first lady of Botswana TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

THE Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation (QF) Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al Thani on Monday met with the First Lady of Botswana Ms Neo Masisi at Education City. During the meeting, Sheikha Hind dis- cussed QF’s efforts in the fields of educa- tion, science and research, and commu- nity development with Ms Masisi. They also exchanged gifts. Furthermore, Ms Masisi watched a presen- tation on the organisation’s vision and mission and was given an overview of Education City from the open-air viewing platform at the 2015 building (QF Headquarters), before concluding Speaking about her impressions of QF, Ma- and it motivates me to go back to Botswana and her visit by signing QF’s Visitors Book. sisi said: “I am very excited by what I have seen, try to do the same for my country.” Al Khor road main carriageway to reduce commuting time significantly across Qatar The carriageway boasts of 3 major interchanges, 10 multi-level interchanges, 8 bridges , 22 underpasses and a camel crossing

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani, with their excellencies the ministers and Ashghal officials at the inauguration of Al Khor Road Main Carriageway and three vital interchanges on Monday. SANTHOSH CHANDRAN DOHA ‘Qatar’s achievements in WITH the opening of three ma- jor interchanges, 10 multi-level infra sector outstanding’ interchanges, eight bridges and 22 underpasses on Al Khor Continued from page 1 Ô 2022 FIFA World Cup, espe- main carriageway, commuting cially as it links Al Bayt Stadi- time is likely to drop signifi- FOR his part, Minister of Mu- um to Lusail Stadium. cantly between various desti- nicipality and Environment Al Khor Road will create nations across Qatar. The road HE Abdullah bin Abdulaziz a new demographic and ur- will offer easy access to urban, bin Turki al Subaie said Qatar ban areas extending along the residential, commercial and in- has made outstanding achieve- east coast of Doha to Al Khor dustrial centres of the country. ments in the development of and Rass Laffan. The road Al Khor Road has 10 mul- infrastructure projects. He will become the centre of de- ti-level interchanges, six of said the Al Khor Road will pro- velopment to encourage the which provide free flow con- vide access to multiple regions population of Doha to move nection to main roads such from north to Doha, especially outside the historic city and to as Simaisma Road, Al Majd that it serves more than 20 res- reconstruct the eastern areas of Road and Al Turfa Street and users coming from Al Shamal Road via Al Mazrooah Inter- commuters from Doha and loops and four right exits and idential areas such as Al Khor, Qatar to Al Khor. The project facilitate access to Al Shamal Road and Al Khor Road. It is change. It also includes four Al Khor to reach Lusail and delivers free traffic movement Lusail and the Pearl as well as will open the door for more in- Road and Lusail Expressway. considered as the main access loops and four exits to connect Al Bayt Stadium to watch between Lusail, Al Ebb, Leabib, areas located east of Al Shamal vestment, whether in the field These interchanges comprise to the city of Simaisma and a di- Lusail City, Rawdat Al Hama- the games of 2022 FIFA Al Turfa and Izghawa. Further Road like Al Kheesa, Al Ebb of business or real estate or in- of eight bridges, 22 under- rect link to Umm Qarn area. It ma, Al Kheesa, Al Sakhama, World Cup. to these deliverables, this in- and Leabib. Furthermore, this crease the agricultural plot. passes and a camel crossing to also serves several leisure facili- Umm Slal and Al Mazrooah Al Khor Road intersection, terchange also includes a main road provides links to a pleth- Ashghal also stated con- connect Lusail’s Reserves. ties such as Simaisma’s Beach, areas and facilitates access to a two-level main entrance to bridge to allow traffic coming ora of economic, sports, public struction of 34 kilometres of Simaisma Interchange lo- Youth Centre and Resort. several sports facilities and Lusail City, will facilitate access from Al Turfa Street to contin- services and leisure facilities. an Olympic cycle track on one cated on the intersection of Other major interchange - educational institutions such toLusail and Doha for com- ue north on Al Khor Road. Ashghal President Saad side of the carriageway and 33 Al Khor Road with Simaisma Al Khor Road intersection with as Lusail Sports Complex and muters coming from Al Shamal This interchange will signif- bin Ahmed al Mohannadi ex- kilometres of shared paths for Road includes a main bridge, Al Majd Road- is a two-level in- Community College of Qatar. Road via Izghawa Interchange icantly enhance access to Qa- pressed his pride in the open- pedestrians and cyclists on the four loops and four right exits terchange consisting of a main Besides, linking multiple and Al Turfa Street. Its special tar University, Doha Institute ing of the road a year ahead other side, as well as the con- to provide free flow connec- bridge connecting Lusail City residential areas, this inter- design, also known as partial for Graduate Studies as well as of its schedule and three years struction of 42 pedestrian and tivity in all directions for road to Al Majd Road and Al Shamal change makes it very easy for cloverleaf, is composed of two Doha Golf Club. and a half in advance of the cycle underpasses.