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Amir to open Shura Council’s 49th Ordinary Amir calls for rain-seeking prayer on Thursday

Session today QNA QNA Doha The Ministry of Doha Awqaf and Islamic His Highness the Amir of State of His Highness the Amir of State Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Affairs has prepared of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Thani has called for Istisqaa (rain- 78 mosques for the Hamad Al Thani will inaugurate seeking) Prayer to be performed rain-seeking prayer the 49th ordinary session of the across the country on Thursday, Shura Council at the Council’s 19 Rabi’ al-Awwal 1442 AH, corre- Headquarter on Tuesday. sponding to November 5, 2020. HH tisqaa prayer on Thursday at 6 am In a statement, the ministry On this occasion, HH the the Amir will perform the Istisqaa local time at a number of mosques in reminded Muslims of the require- Amir will deliver a speech in Prayer with worshipers at Al Wajba the country in line with the Sunnah ments for the acceptance of dua which His Highness will review prayer ground. of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be (pleading to Allah) which include the local and foreign policies, the Meanwhile, the Ministry of Awqaf Upon Him) to pray for rainfall when fasting, offering Sadaqah, repent- most important achievements of and Islamic Affairs has called on all rain is lacking. The ministry has pre- ance to Allah, cleaning their bodies the state and its future projects, Muslims in the State to perform Is- pared 78 mosques for the prayer. and using miswak. in addition to its positions on the main issues and challenges facing the region. Electricity, water smart FM meets Chairman of High Council of Libya meters to roll out soon 600,000 smart meters to substitute manual readings Tribune News Network Doha Qatar’s COVID-19 recoveries near The Qatar General Electricity 130,000 & Water Corporation (Kah- ramaa) and Vodafone Qatar Qatar on Monday reported have announced a partnership 197 COVID-19 cases -- 173 that will see the digitalisation from community and 24 of Qatar’s utilities industry, from travellers returning from with smart meters powered Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al abroad, the Ministry of Public by the Internet of Things (IoT) Thani met Chairman of the High Council of Libya Khaled Ammar Al Mishri, who is currently visiting Health (MoPH) said. Also, rolled out nationwide. the country, in Doha on Monday. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral cooperation, the latest 212 peopled recovered from Following a successful pi- developments in Libya, in addition to issues of mutual interest. The FM reiterated Qatar’s welcome of the virus, bringing the total lot project, the agreement was the ceasefire agreement in all parts of Libya, stressing Qatar’s full support for the sovereignty, unity number of recoveries in the signed by Kahramaa President and stability of the country. (QNA) country to 129,996. (TNN) Eng. Essa bin Hilal Al Kuwari and Vodafone Qatar’s CEO Sheikh Hamad bin Abdulla Kahramaa President Eng Essa bin Hilal Al Kuwari and Vodafone Al Thani at Kahramaa’s head- Qatar’s CEO Sheikh Hamad bin Abdulla Al Thani sign an agreement at Qatar slams Kabul quarters on Monday. Kahramaa’s headquarters on Monday. University attack Under the agreement, 600,000 smart meters lo- trol of their IoT-connected services in response to an inci- Qatar is a strategic ally, Qatar has condemned the “hor- cated in homes and compa- smart meters. dent or an account activation/ rific and heinous” attack that took nies across the country will be The first immediate benefit deactivation request from a place at Kabul University, which equipped with Vodafone IoT of smart metering will be the customer. affirms Libyan official led to many deaths and injuries. SIMs that remotely transmit elimination of manual read- A smart meter gives peo- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs real-time data to Kahramaa’s ings performed by technicians. ple a better understanding of QNA and Libyan sides regarding the reiterated Qatar’s firm position of systems. By automating the pro- their usage patterns, and this Doha upcoming intra-Libyan talks rejecting violence and terrorism, At the heart of the bespoke cess, residential and business can help them make changes after the ceasefire agreement, regardless of the motives and rea- service is the Vodafone Man- customers are provided with to reduce their energy usage, Chairman of the High Coun- as the upcoming talks will de- sons. The ministry offered Qatar’s aged IoT Connectivity Plat- more timely electricity and contributing to more prudent cil of State of Libya Khaled Am- termine the fate of Libya for a condolences to the families of the form -- a secure self-service water consumption readings and responsible consumer be- mar Al Mishri has underlined long time. victims and the government and platform that simplifies IoT and bills. haviour. that Qatar is a strategic ally He noted that the posi- people of Afghanistan, wishing the management -- giving Kah- Kahramaa can also re- of his country and has played tion of Qatar is consistent and injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) ramaa full visibility and con- motely connect or disconnect Continued on page 2  a great role at all regional and clear with regard to the Libyan international levels to stop the policy, and that among these fighting in Libya and support constants is Qatar’s keenness the internationally-recognised on making the talks among the legitimate authority. Qatar played Libyans themselves, and the Trump dismisses ‘fake’ In an interview with Qa- a major role absence of any foreign interfer- 58% rise in new driving tar News Agency (QNA), Al at regional ence in the Libyan discussions. Mishri said he had held fruitful and international levels He stressed that Qatar is polls on election eve meetings with Qatari officials keen on ending the fighting be- licences in September pertaining to the future of the to stop the fighting in tween the Libyans, as asserted Qatar witnessed a significant in September. A total of 459 President Donald Trump political situation in Libya, Libya and support the by His Highness the Amir of rise in the issuance of new accidents were registered in entered his final day of campaign- especially after the ceasefire recognised legitimate State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim driving licences in Septem- September, an increase of ing for reelection on Monday by agreement reached in Geneva authority.” bin Hamad Al Thani, when HH ber as compared to August, 13.6 percent over the previ- dismissing polls that show him recently. — Khaled Ammar Al the Amir met him on the occa- according to latest figures ous month. headed for a humiliating loss, He said the exchange of sion of his visit to Doha. released by the Planning and Light injuries accounted while Democrat Joe Biden urged visits between Qatari and Mishri, Chairman of the Al Mishri stated that the Statistics Authority (PSA). for the vast majority of traffic Americans to draw a line under Libyan officials are continued High Council of Libya position of Qatar stresses the The number of new driving accident cases, at 87 percent, the “chaos” of the last four years. and have never stopped, and need to adhere to the politi- licences increased by 58 per- followed by severe injuries by “I watch these fake polls,” there were also several bilat- cal solution in Libya and wel- cent in September as com- 11 percent. As for the deaths, Trump, 74, told a crowd in eral meetings between the two Al Mishri stressed the im- comes the ceasefire and the ne- pared to the previous month. there were 10 casualties, Fayetteville, North Carolina, on term. When he wasn’t com- sides in many countries, aim- portance of continuous com- gotiations that will take place Similarly, a total of 6,191 which amounts to only 2 per- the eve of Election Day. “We’re plaining about his “crooked” ing mainly to ensure the unity munication between brothers soon in Tunisia and all political new vehicles were registered cent of total traffic accident going to win anyway.” opponents, Trump focused back and safety of Libya, stop the and friends in the current stage tracks. in September, an increase of cases. The Republican’s gripe at on his months-long attempts fighting and support the legiti- in particular, noting that his The official underlined the 35.6 percent over August. Electricity consumption pollsters -- combined with angry to paint Biden as “sleepy” and mate authority. visit to Doha falls within this keenness on the international Traffic violations increased reached 4,988.9 gigawatt swipes at everybody from jour- “corrupt,” leading the crowd to The Libyan official de- framework. He indicated that coordination and consulta- by 6.1 percent in September hours, registering a monthly nalists, social media CEOs, his chant: “Lock him up!” scribed Qatar as a strategic his visit to Qatar was preceded tion with brothers and friends as against August, with over- decrease of 7.6 percent. defeated 2016 opponent Hillary And Trump sought to ally, and said that Qatar and by visits by the Libyan Foreign ahead of the intra-Libyan speeding (Radar) violations Water consumption reached Clinton and Democratic oppo- recapture the spirit of his shock Turkey were the only coun- and Interior Ministers, and talks, noting that his current topping the list. 59,695.7 thousand cubic nents in Congress -- reflected win four years ago by casting tries to stand by Libya in its that the Libyan Defence Min- visit to Doha comes in this As many as 101,000 meters, a monthly decrease of the bitter mood as he faces the himself as the rebel against an crisis, especially when Haftar’s ister will visit Doha next week. framework. radar violations were recorded 4.6 percent. (TNN) possibility of being removed “arrogant, corrupt, ruthless” forces were on the outskirts of He said the visits aim at co- from the White House after one establishment. page 7 Tripoli. ordination between the Qatari Continued on page 2  02 Tuesday, November 3, 2020

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Attiyah meets Kazakhstan’s officials Libyan official praises Qatar for support Continued from page 1  Meanwhile, he reiterated Qatar’s firm position in support of the legitimate au- Al Mishri praised Qatar’s steadfast sup- thority in Libya, and its categorical refusal port for Libya since the revolution, and to reach power by conspiracy. its vital role in supporting Libya at the in- He underlined that Qatar has never ternational level through its international supported one Libyan faction at the ex- efforts to recognise the National Transi- pense of another. On the contrary, its role tional Council, in addition to organising assisted the legitimate government in the first forum for theL ibyan local coun- extending its influence overL ibya, a role cils in Doha. that any brother or friend should have. He added that Qatar helped Libya Regarding the calls to accelerate the overcome the obstacles placed for it at the elections in Libya, Al Mishri stressed the international level, through the moves led importance of ending the transitional by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of stages in Libya to reach a permanent Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed and difficult times, noting that Qatar pro- stage that is based on a legal basis, which bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. “His Excel- vided humanitarian aid and played an is the conduct of a referendum on the con- lency (Sheikh Mohammed) played impor- important role in the Libyan reconcilia- stitution. tant roles in difficult moments through tion, especially when fighting broke out Al Mishri stated that recognised au- international communication, and he had between the Tuareg and Tebu tribes. thority in Libya has relied heavily on the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Dr Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah a very big role as he worked on the Libyan The reconciliation agreement was Qatari role in clarifying the truth in sev- met with Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan, Magzum Myrzagaliev, and file with the same spirit as theL ibyans,” signed between the two parties in Doha, eral international forums, and Qatar has Deputy Chief of Staff of President of Kazakhstan, Timur Suleimenov, in Doha on Monday. During the meet- Al Mishri added. and Qatar pledged at that time many succeeded in that. Therefore, the Qatari ing, they reviewed the bilateral relations between the two sides and the means of enhancing them. (QNA) He applauded Qatar’s permanent sup- measures that contributed to ending the role in Libya is always supportive of the port for Libya in times of crises, disasters fighting between the two sides. legitimate authority. Political experts share views Smart meters to help Kahramaa boost efficiency, meet environmental targets on effect of US election result Continued from page 1  IoT connectivity and expert knowledge to deliver the re- For Kahramaa, the data col- quirements for smart meter- on foreign policies in MENA lected from the smart meters ing which will benefit the en- will drive operational efficien- tire population.” Ailyn Agonia Middle East. She added that cies, enhance customer expe- Sheikh Hamad bin Ab- DOHA while Middle East will remain rience, help in overall network dulla Al Thani said, “We are a matter of importance to the planning and infrastructure, pleased to be Kahramaa’s As the world watches the 2020 US, the country, under a Biden and help meet the corpora- digital partner of choice in US presidential election, polit- presidency, will likely focus tion’s environmental and sus- one of the most important ical experts weighed in on how more of its energy on other tainability targets. utilities projects in the coun- the result of the race between concerns, particularly the do- Vodafone Qatar was the try that further strengthens President Donald Trump and mestic front. first in the country to launch this sector. IoT is at the core former Vice-President Joe “I think Biden realises that a Global Machine-to-Machine of digital transformation and Biden will affect US policies this campaign has revealed (M2M) Platform that enables is key to improving business in the MENA region and vice such deep divides in American a wider adoption of IoT. Since performance, with organisa- versa in a joint webinar hosted society that he has an oppor- its launch, a host of Vodafone The implementation of an ad- tions increasingly turning to by the Brookings Doha Center tunity to be a transformational IoT solutions are benefiting vanced metering infrastruc- IoT to grow stronger. Voda- and Arab Barometer on Mon- leader domestically, strength- entities in Qatar in a variety of ture in the country is a major fone Qatar is committed to day. ening our society and our civic applications and use-cases. milestone in Kahramaa’s ef- helping every industry in Titled ‘How Will the 2020 community,” Wittes said. Kahramaa president said, forts to introduce the latest the private and public sector Presidential Election Shape “The challenge for the US “Digital transformation is a smart services in alignment reap the benefits of IoT using US Policy in the Middle East?’, Panellists at a joint webinar hosted by the Brookings Doha Center and is how to continue to protect key focus area of Kahramaa’s with the Qatar National Vi- our leading IoT capabilities the discussion also touched Arab Barometer on Monday. its interest in the region when long-term strategy, with our e- sion 2030. We are delighted combined with our robust on how the Arab public view a it has competing priorities and services already recognised as to have Vodafone Qatar as our nationwide network infra- Trump or a Biden presidency. He also said the survey Tamara Cofman Wittes, constrained resources,” she among the best in the region. strategic partner providing structure.” Michael Robbins, director even show that relatively few, senior fellow in the Center for added. Samer S. Shehata, pro- of the nonpartisan research one in 10 persons, support a Middle East Policy at Brook- fessor of Middle East Studies network Arab Barometer, second Trump victory. ings, underlined Biden’s mes- at the University of Oklahoma, shared the result of their latest Further on the survey, sage throughout his campaign said a Biden foreign policy will survey in five countries in the Robbins said a number of re- that democracy and American be coherent, based on diplo- Q atar aTTENDS 18th meeting of GCC ministers of housing Middle East and North Africa spondents such as in Lebanon values will be at the heart of macy and much deeper en- Qatar participated in the 18th showing a substantial percent- and Algeria, stated it doesn’t his policy at home and abroad. gagement with allies in foreign meeting of the ministers in age of Arab citizens who think matter who wins as they see She pointed out that given policy issues and significantly charge of housing affairs in the the foreign policy of Biden is the US policy unlikely to that this will be the platform different from Trump ap- GCC countries. The meet was better for the MENA region change, while other citizens, for Biden to engage other coun- proach. held via videoconferencing. as majority in the Arab world such as in the case of Jordan, tries on democracy and human Maha Yahya, director at Qatar’s delegation to the meet- express unfavourable views of remain undecided on who rights and to strengthen a com- the Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie ing was headed by Minister of Trump’s approach. would be a better candidate munity of democratic states, Middle East Center, raised Administrative Development, He pointed out the decline for the region itself. there will be more focus on hu- how Biden, if he wins, will Labour and Social Affairs HE in how the Arab public gener- “About half says Biden will man rights in the Middle East. negotiate and navigate the Yousef bin Mohammed Al ally view the image of the US be better or they don’t really Wittes said shifting the chasms that have opened up Othman Fakhroo. The agenda under Trump presidency, cit- know. So, there is a chance for American foreign policy back under the current adminis- included issues related to hous- ing how the American leader a Biden presidency to change toward diplomacy, economic tration and turn this into an ing affairs in the GCC countries. who is “deeply unpopular attitudes of ordinary citizens engagement and other civil- opportunity to really lay the (QNA) across the MENA region” has across the region,” said Rob- ian tools of foreign policy is ground for more lasting peace affected their views on the US. bins. especially important in the in the MENA region. Ashghal upgrades roads leading to sports and service facilities in Doha Tribune News Network length of 300 metres, in or- Doha der to enhance traffic safety. This is in addition to paving The Public Works Author- and marking those roads and ity (Ashghal) has completed the surrounding sidewalks upgrading of roads leading to aiming at streamlining traffic some sports and service fa- flow for the sports facilities cilities in Doha, as part of the visitors in this area. Road Improvement Works for Eng Quraishi added, “In Junctions and Roundabouts line with Ashghal’s strategy in Various Areas of Greater to support local manufac- Doha (Phase 8). turers and Qatari products, The project also involved and as part of the ‘Ta’heel’ the improvement of local in- Eng Khaled Al Quraishi initiative launched in 2017, frastructure utilities and con- The first one links Al Istiqlal Al-Markhiya Street.” system and installation of works. almost 90 percent of the pro- struction of service roads, as said: “The project involved Street with the backside en- “Through this project, we new lighting poles. Local in- Roads Operation and ject materials were produced part of Ashghal’s plan to im- construction of 1.4 km of trances of the club until Khal- managed to reach the tar- frastructure utilities were also Maintenance Department in and manufactured locally by prove the efficiency of the ex- new roads and development ifa International Tennis and geted traffic flow in the area, rehabilitated and developed Ashghal recently rehabilitat- Qatari manufacturers. These isting road network in Doha of a service road, as well as Squash Complex, while the particularly while organizing by constructing a 1km-long ed and repaired the asphalt include lighting poles and City. upgrading and widening of second road connects Khalifa sports events at the club and surface water drainage net- layer of roads surrounding luminaires, directional signs, Eng Khaled Al Quraishi, local roads around Qatar Street with Qatar Sports Club. the complex,” he explained. work and providing protec- the back entrances of the surface water drainage pipes, project engineer at the West- Sports Club, including Al Is- Both routes will serve as two In addition, the project’s tion for the existing power club and the roads leading to asphalt, prefabricated man- ern Areas Section in Ashghal tiqlal Street. In addition, two new entrances to the club scope of works involved up- lines, telecommunications Khalifa International Tennis holes, concrete and reinforce- Roads Projects Department, new roads were constructed. along with the existing one on grading of the street lighting cables and potable water net- and Squash complex, with a ment steel.” Nation Tuesday, November 3, 2020 03 MURAIKHI MEETS UNRWA COMMISSIONER-GENERAL GAC chief attends customs managers regional meeting QNA Doha

Chairman of General Authority of Customs (GAC) Ahmed bin Abdul- lah Al Jamal led Qatar’s delegation to participate in the 52nd Regional Meeting of Customs Managers in North Africa, Near East and Middle East, held through visual communi- cation technology on Monday. During the meeting, many issues were reviewed, most notably the elections for the presidency of the 2025, which will be sponsored by cember. World Customs Organization, the the Secretary-General of the Inter- In their discussions, the par- regions membership in the organi- national Organization and the re- ticipants reviewed the regional elec- sations committees and the results gional representative for North Af- tronic tracking project for ‘transit’ of the evaluation and testing com- rica, the Near and Middle East, was trucks passing through the countries mittee for the position of regional also discussed. They also reviewed of the region and the report of the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met with Commissioner-General of the United Na- technical attache. the agendas of the 83rd meeting of regional technical attach on devel- tions Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, on Monday. During The regional workshop for the the public policy committee and the opments in the implementation of the meeting, they reviewed the relations between Qatar and UNRWA, in addition to other issues of mutual interest. (QNA) outlook for the strategic plan of the 137th meeting of the organisation’s capacity building programmes for World Customs Organization 2022- Council, scheduled to be held in De- customs authorities in the region.

Local hotels to promote Focus is on green hospitality for sustainability practices to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 as support QGBC campaign Ailyn Agonia of replacing in-room plastic DOHA based amenities and take QGBC hosts Sustainability Week away boxes along with cut- From switching off lights lery for food items as well,” Tribune News Network ing international recognition for an hour to conserve en- according to the QSW web- Doha amid challenges, Dr Khalid Al ergy, doing a carpool among site. Neama, manager of Engineer- hotel staff to help reduce On November 1, the ho- Qatar Green Building Coun- ing Projects and Construction air pollution and replac- tel held a ‘No Elevator Day’ cil (QGBC) hosted Qatar Sus- at Katara Hospitality, said: ing plastic-based straws campaign to reduce energy tainability Week’s (QSW) first “Our current priority is to fo- and take away bags with consumption and encour- Focus Day on Sunday under cus on the impact of our hotels eco-friendly alternatives, the title ‘Green Hospitality for and resorts. We have increased many hotel establishments FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022’, our focus on understanding the in the country have come to guide and encourage sus- environmental impact of our up with various creative tainable operation practices in activities by adopting environ- ways to promote sustain- FIFA World Cup 2022-related mentally preferable business ability practices in support accommodation and hospital- practices and innovative tech- of the fifth edition of Qatar ity sectors. nologies.” Sustainability Week (QSW The focus day highlighted The conference included a 2020). the ongoing efforts among lo- workshop, which focused on QSW is the national cal stakeholders to promote a exploring case studies and best campaign of Qatar Green greener hospitality sector in practices for hotels in Qatar. Building Council (QGBC) Qatar and the FIFA World Cup The panellists discussed aimed at furthering the en- Qatar 2022 as a legacy driver main points on setting sustain- gagement of the community for the sector. It also provided ability strategies, policies, ac- in a wide range of sustain- comprehensive guidelines for QSW’s first Focus Day highlights the ongoing sustainability efforts among the local stakeholders. tion plans and the importance ability-oriented activities. obtaining Green Key certifica- of engaging guests and staff on This year, the activities are tion and meeting the Qatar central to Qatar’s successful bid stakeholders’ responsibility and istence for more than 20 years the sustainable agenda. They taking place from October age some exercise among its National Tourism Council’s re- in 2010 and has remained at the sustainable operations within and has certified more than also highlighted challenges fac- 31 to November 7. staff and guests. quirements. heart of our planning and prep- the tourism sector, and Qatar 2,900 hotels and hospitality es- ing greener hotels in Qatar and During the week-long The Ritz-Carlton Doha Held in collaboration with arations over the last 10 years. as a greener tourist destina- tablishments in 57 countries. how to learn from International campaign, Crowne Plaza is marking the week-long the Supreme Committee for As the country’s attention shifts tion pre, during and post-FIFA The certification criteria best practices. Doha-The Business Park campaign with sustainabil- Delivery & Legacy (SC) and the from infrastructure delivery to World Cup Qatar 2022. encompass staff and environ- Shamari said, “So many de- and Holiday Inn Doha-The ity practices ranging from FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 operations and fan experience, The speakers also addressed mental management, energy velopments have started with Business Park have an- waste segregation practices LLC, the conference encouraged delivering sustainable hospital- questions from the audience at efficiency, water conservation, the concept of green buildings, nounced Car Pool Week for to zero wastage of food. sustainable operation practices ity solutions to the 1.5 million the end of the discussion. green activities, indoor environ- but the Green Key has benefits their staff. Sheraton Grand Doha in hospitality establishments travelling fans will be one of our Eng Meer said, “The carbon ment, green areas and corpo- that goes beyond the building “Carpooling is better Resort & Convention Hotel and event management agen- major focuses over the next two emissions resulting from fans, rate social responsibility. and saving energy. It talks for the environment; few- is hosting healthy corner in cies in preparation for the FIFA years. officials and teams staying in The process of obtaining about capacity building, health er cars on the road means its cafeteria, reduce cartons World Cup Qatar 2022. “This year’s event focus with their accommodation is one of Green Key certification enables and wellbeing by providing a reduced Greenhouse Gas from suppliers and staff In his welcome note, QGBC QCBG is more important than the biggest contributors to the companies in the sector to real- healthy environment.” (GHG) emissions,” stated a awareness on sustainability. Chairman Engineer Issa Al ever as we aim to collectively FIFA World Cup carbon foot- ise their sustainability goals and QSW is an annual QGBC description of the activity Warwick Doha Hotel has Mohannadi said, “Qatar has deliver on our promise of host- print. Through this partnership meet Qatar Tourism Authority’s National Campaign promoting posted on QSW website. also come up with various committed to hosting a carbon- ing a sustainable FIFA World with QGBC, we aim to reduce new classification system re- Qatar’s sustainability vision and Both hotels will also ob- activities to engage staff and neutral FIFA World Cup Qatar Cup. Thanks to our partners at these emissions. Additionally, quirements. community engagement to fa- serve Lights Off activity on guests in its sustainability 2022. This momentous under- QGBC for delivering another hotels will continue to welcome Trenkel said, “What I envi- cilitate the delivery of Qatar Na- November 4 for an hour efforts. Among the activities taking presents an excellent successful event.” guests long after the tourna- sion is that green practices and tional Vision 2030, in line with starting 3pm. In addition, the hotel is hosting until No- opportunity to accelerate and The opening executive pan- ment’s final whistle, so we see the achievement of the green the global sustainability agenda. The Business Park’s staff vember 5 are yoga session, effectively drive the implemen- el included Engineer Bodour Al this as an opportunity to con- key will become a must for any QSW 2020’s top objectives in- cafeteria for breakfast and Meatless Day, Print Less tation of sustainable practices Meer, Environmental and Sus- tribute to a green legacy of the new property that will be built clude increasing collaboration lunch will also offer vegan Day and Less Light Day. in Qatar and produce a tangible tainability senior manager at tournament.” in Qatar. What we will do is with key players in the country, options citing the benefits On its part, The Royal and lasting impact on several SC; Berthold Trenkel, chief op- In May 2017, QGBC was work with the players that are in order to escalate understand- of “reducing meat intake for Riviera Hotel Doha has list- business sectors, particularly erating officer at Qatar National accredited by the Foundation ahead of everyone else to edu- ing of carbon neutrality and its the carbon footprint, animal ed a blood donation drive on the hospitality sector. It pleases Tourism Council (QNTC); Mark for Environmental Education cate what they did, how they did impact on creating a green hos- welfare, antibiotic resist- November 7. It is urging all me that we can present this con- Simnett, projects director - Ar- (FEE) to oversee the national it and what the impact was be- pitality industry, as well as high- ance and health”. its guests and staff to par- ference despite social distanc- chitecture, Katara hospitality, management of the ‘Green Key’ cause it’s always easier to hear lighting the importance of host- Movenpick Hotel Doha ticipate in the volunteering ing protocols to help members and Meshal Al Shamari, direc- programme in Qatar. Green the success stories. It would be ing world-class events like the is marking QSW 2020 with event. of the hospitality industry con- tor of QGBC. The panel dis- Key is an international standard good if we can also rally other FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. a campaign against single On the QGBC website, it tribute to delivering the carbon- cussed the FIFA World Cup of excellence in environmental sectors and start pushing be- QGBC will host one more use plastic. is stated that from 2016 to neutral FIFA World Cup Qatar Qatar 2022 in the context of responsibility and sustainable havioural change. All of us col- Focus Day during QSW 2020 “We have replaced our 2019, about 110,000 peo- 2022.” being the first carbon-neutral operation within the tourism lectively probably have to step on ‘World Green Building plastic based straws, stir- ple took part in around 760 CEO of FIFA World Cup tournament, the challenges industry. up and have to change our own Council Health and Wellbeing rers and take away bags events organised for the 2022 Qatar LLC Nasser Al and opportunities in greening The Green Key eco-label for behaviour.” Framework, MENA Launch’ on with eco-friendly alterna- nationwide sustainability Khater said, “Sustainability was the hospitality sector in Qatar, tourism facilities has been in ex- Commenting on receiv- November 5. tives and are in the process week campaign.

MME INSPECTS 5,835 VEGETABLE CONSIGNMENTS IN OCTOBER QNTC announces HEYA 17th edition from Nov 27 at DEEC The 17th edition of the HEYA Arab Fashion Exhibition, Qa- tar’s largest platform for con- temporary Arab fashion, will be held this year from Novem- ber 27 to December 2020 at the Doha Exhibition and Con- vention Center (DECC). The exhibition is part of the efforts of Qatar National Tourism Council to promote domestic tourism and to diversify local events. HEYA will be held under the umbrella of QNTC and will gramme will be implemented be organised by Qatar Business in conjunction with DECC’s Events Corporation (QBEC), precautionary and safety meas- a subsidiary of QNTC that ures. These follow best prac- The Agricultural Affairs Department of the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) inspected 5,835 consignments of vegetables and other shipments that arrived at the now oversees all operations at tices in business events both various Customs outlets in Qatar in October. Of these, 24 consignments containing 23.5 tonnes of produce were found to be infested with pests or of substandard quality, and DECC. locally and globally, ensuring a were destroyed. (TNN) QNTC’s Qatar Clean hy- secure experience for exhibitors giene and cleanliness pro- and visitors alike. (TNN) 04 Tuesday, November 3, 2020 Nation

Ministry recalls Bedaya hosts workshops on entrepreneurship ideas Mercedes-Benz Tribune News Network small projects and els, feasibility studies and how the Board and Chief Execu- Vito 2020 model Doha At the first workshop, Ab- to prepare them step-by - step, tive Officer of Bedaya Center dulaziz Nasser, Business Es- which entrepreneurs can fol- said, “Through the series of The Ministry of Commerce The Bedaya Center for Entre- tablishment Consultant, pro- low to ensure that they have a workshops on the Foundation and Industry, in cooperation preneurship and Career Devel- vided an in-depth overview of clear vision of the requirements Program and with the help of a with Nasser Bin Khaled Auto- opment (Bedaya Center), a joint the procedures followed and needed to ensure the success group of experts, we have been mobiles, Mercedes-Benz deal- initiative of the Qatar Develop- the requirements that need to of their projects, irrespective of able to address the most impor- er in Qatar, has announced the ment Bank and Silatech, recent- be met in order to develop pro- their nature. tant basic concepts in the field recall of the Mercedes-Benz ly held a series of educational jects, such as the adoption of In the fourth workshop, Mr. of entrepreneurship, so that Vito 2020 model due to the and informative workshops. a specificidea, the knowledge Mohamed Fahmy, Develop- participants can understand all failure of the front bumper to These workshops are part of and application of official and ment and Training Consultant the relevant procedures before meet the requirements for pe- the Foundation Program devel- governmental requirements. at Bait al Mashura Finance and after setting up their pro- destrian protection. oped by the Bedaya Center to In addition, the preparation of Consultations, reviewed the jects and the challenges they The recall campaign is part address the basic requirements the initial study of the project, finance and accounting foun- would face when starting their of the ongoing efforts of the in the field of entrepreneurship the acceptance of official ap- dations of small enterprises businesses.” ministry to protect consum- in order to support the Center’s provals and the collection of and explained that each entre- “The workshops also pro- ers and ensure that car dealers efforts to spread the culture of commercial registration, the preneur must be familiar with vided participants with the op- follow up on vehicle defects entrepreneurship in the coun- preparation of the visual iden- the basic financial concepts in portunity to have a clear vision and repairs. try and to enhance the role of tity, the search for suppliers order to choose the best policy about the legal requirements The ministry said that it young people in society. and the selection of the loca- for success in his / her project. needed for the success of their will coordinate the mainte- The workshop series were tion for obtaining a commer- The last workshop pre- business, which will spare nance and repair work with held via the interactive “ZOOM” cial license In addition to the sented by Attorney Dr. Mona them many problems and save the dealer and will communi- video communication platform, preparation of an action plan Al Marzouqi sheds light on the them time and effort, which cate with customers to ensure during which a group of experts for the implementation and legal landscape in Qatar with comes within the center’s de- that they have completed the explained the procedures to be management of the project skills for start-ups through so- of social media platforms, in regard to the establishment velopment plan, as we always necessary repairs. followed for the development of and the recruitment of suitable cial media platforms for the addition to providing the par- of new businesses, in terms of strive to provide Qatari youth The ministry urged all commercial projects, the use of and trained employees. success of their projects and ticipants with useful steps and options, positive and negative with favorable opportunities customers to report any vio- business models, the prepara- In her presentation at the how to have a comprehensive ideas for more effective control. aspects and other legal issues through the educational and lations to its Consumer Pro- tion of feasibility studies and second workshop, Dr. Latifa Al- vision for building a footprint In the third workshop, that the entrepreneur must be informative programs and tection and Anti-Commercial the importance of marketing darwish, a businesswoman and and brand on the Internet. Dr. Salah Jenahi, consultant in the aware of before starting his / workshops which help them Fraud Department, which via social media platforms, in an expert on corporate change Latifa Aldarwish also explained field of setting up and develop- her project. to achieve success in the fields processes complaints, in- addition to accounting mecha- and development, highlighted to the participants how to make ing companies, discussed the On this occasion, Abdulla they choose,” added Abdulla quires and suggestions. nisms, financial systems for the importance of marketing proper planning for the use different types of business mod- Faleh Al Saeed-Member of Faleh Al Saeed. (TNN) Qatar Charity’s dormitory provides the right living conditions for female students in Bosnia and Herzegovina Tribune News Network Doha

Many female students in Bosnia and Herzegovina have expressed their happiness QRCS activates Disaster over living in an astonish- ing dormitory built by Qatar Information Management Charity (QC) in the heart of Sarajevo, the capital of the country, near the four uni- Center in quick response to versities that have various scientific disciplines. Izmir earthquake in Turkey The students have said that the dormitory provides Tribune News Network the QRCS, is in touch with a better shelter and superb portunity to live for free at the “I am immensely grateful Doha Dr Ibrahim Altan, Director- services similar to that of ho- dormitory, but also offered us to Qatar Charity for providing General of the Turkish Red tels, giving them the warmth a chance to make friendships us with boarding and lodging. The Qatar Red Crescent Crescent, to discuss the situa- of family, in addition to pro- with new people from all over The dormitory has a profound Society (QRCS) announced tion and agree on joint action moting the exchange of cul- the world and different parts security system that make us the activation of its Disaster to help victims and minimise ture and knowledge among of our country.” feel safe all time,” said Kye- Information Management the negative impact on local the students coming from “It is a great experience bure, adding that the staff at Center (DIMC) in an immedi- communities. different backgrounds. to live together with students the dormitory ensure that stu- ate response to the 6.6-mag- “We are there for the Fahira Delalic, a com- from different countries, cul- dents are comfortable. nitude earthquake that struck brotherly Turkish people in puter science and engineer- tures and universities. I en- Lamija Kabulovic thanked Izmir, western Turkey. this calamity,” said Al-Ham- ing student from Travnik in joy sharing information and everyone who help her over- The QRCS representative madi. Central Bosnia, said: “Having knowledge with all of them,” come obstacles in her life. mission in Turkey was mobi- “The leaders and relief of- an opportunity to live in the she added, stressing that this “It is a nice feeling to be lised to maintain up-to-date ficers of both QRCS and the dormitory provided during dormitory is exceptionally part of this organisation that information on the situation, Turkish Red Crescent are my studies means a lot to me valuable to the girls and their aims to support education and in cooperation with the Turk- working closely together. All and my family.” families. promote the culture of knowl- ish Red Crescent and interna- our available human and lo- She added that the dormi- Aisha, another student, edge, which is essential to the tional humanitarian organi- gistic resources are aligned tory has played a major role said: “My brother and I re- development and prosperity sations involved. to help the affected families, in easing a financial burden mained under the sponsor- of any country,” said Lamija Initial needs include ensuring rapid delivery of on her father and realising ship of Qatar Charity until we Kabulovic. emergency shelter (tents, humanitarian aid to those in her wish of studying at a uni- turned 18 because we were The location of the dor- tarpaulins and repair kits), need, especially with the ad- versity in a safe and calm at- orphans. Now, I continue my mitory, in which 96 female drinking water, ready-to-eat vent of the winter”. mosphere. studies by living in this dormi- students live, has been wisely food, psychological support, Following the earthquake, “It is still unbelievable that tory, which eased our worries chosen for a four-storey build- studying at the universities, phaned students who enrol in personal hygiene kits and 883 aftershocks increased the someone or an organisation and made our lives better.” ing near the four universities and provides them with a safe, universities and for girls be- non-food items (blankets, number of deaths to 51 and has provided this marvelous Felicity Mariam Kyebure, that have various scientific calm and comfortable atmos- longing to low-income families, winter clothing and kitchen- injuries to 896, according to dormitory for us, which is a foreign student living in Sa- disciplines. phere for study and educa- who come from rural areas to ware). reports by Turkey’s Disaster more likely to be a hotel,” said rajevo, expressed her delight The well-furnished dormi- tional achievement. the capital to continue educa- Ali bin Hassan Al-Ham- and Emergency Management Nedzma Hrvat. “Qatar Charity at living at Qatar Charity’s tory creates a conducive envi- Qatar Charity constructed tion, aiming to achieve their madi, Secretary-General of (AFAD). not only gave all of us an op- dormitory. ronment for female students the dormitory for female-or- aspirations for a better future. Mondrian’s Doha CUT restaurant reopens with unique taste The iconic and avant-garde CUT reopened its doors after a long wait, disrupting the gastronomic experience with layers of new favours and menu items

Tribune News Network almonds and saffron beurre vours. We wanted to make Doha blanc. the menu more modern One of the main novelties and accommodate differ- Mondrian Doha, managed to the menu adopted by Chef ent tastes. By making a few by leading international life- Justin is the scaling down of changes on the menu, rear- style hospitality group, sbe, the steaks in favour of more ranging the restaurant for has announced the much- seafood and vegetable-cen- a fresh feel, guests are able anticipated reopening of tric dishes, catering to the to come to CUT and forget ‘CUT’. Founded by world-fa- growing clientele of the res- about the outside world, mous Austrian-American ce- taurant with different gas- even just for a moment, and lebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, tronomic preferences. The enjoy the sharing of good CUT Doha has revamped its Tomahawk, Wagyu Short food, have good conversa- identity under the leader- Rib and Wagyu Filet remain tion with good company.” ship of Executive Chef Jus- highlighted on the menu, CUT maintains the high- tin Yu, well known to Qatar’s and other cuts of streak can of the whole animal. Hailing a warmer and fresher feel. the enhanced use of fresh est standards of service, community, particularly for be prepared, should a guest from New York City, Chef Mondrian Doha’s Execu- Middle Eastern flavours. proper to all CUT outlets in his mastership in ribs and have a special request. Justin’s Beef Cheek Pastra- tive Assistant Manager Sad- CUT’s menu now has a bit of the world and cherished by steaks. Chef Justin has also un- mi will take diners on a jour- bir Sharma said, “CUT is now everything for everyone, sat- Mondrian Doha. In line with Reflecting the individual- veiled two new signature ney to his home city, with its set to welcome our guests in isfying the most discerning the government guidelines, ity of Doha, CUT’s new menu dishes: Glazed Whole Short Chef Justin Yu unique taste and stand out a renewed and warm setting, palates and those who are in CUT applies strict safety, hy- now includes a wider variety Rib and Beef Cheek Pastra- cuts of meat. but also with an upgraded quest for a new gastronomic giene and social distancing of dishes, as well as incor- mi. The Glazed Whole Short choose from. The Beef Cheek CUT’s interior has also and diversified offering. We journey.” measures. porated more shared plates Rib will layer in various fla- Pastrami gives Chef the abil- been refreshed, with the pri- are particularly proud of Chef Justin Yu added, Reservation facility is for a family style meal. Local vours, where the guest can ity to use a cut that usually vate booths, tables and ban- CUT becoming more locally “With the new concept, we available on 4045 5999. flavours were added to the choose how they would like is not normally used, thus, quets rearranged and spaced rooted through established wanted to create a sense of For more information about menu including fresh sea- it cooked, along with the the section ‘Nose to Tail’ on throughout the restaurant. collaborations with Qatari place by using local and re- Mondrian Doha, visit www. food, labneh, zaatar spiced wide variety side dishes to the menu and the utilisation Planters have been added for and regional producers, and gional ingredients and fla- mondriandoha.com World Tuesday, November 3, 2020 05

News At least 19 students dead after in brief 16 dead as typhoon batters Philippines Manila: The most powerful typhoon to hit the Philippines this year destroyed tens of thousands of homes and killed at least gunmen storm Kabul University 16 people, officials said onM onday, as communications to the worst-hit areas remained cut off. Catanduanes Island and nearby Albay province on the most The attack started when govt officials were arriving for the opening of an Iranian book fair at the campus populous island of Luzon bore the brunt of Typhoon Goni which was packing maximum sustained wind speeds of 225 kilome- AFP Students spoke of chaos tres (140 miles) per hour when it slammed into the east coast Kabul and confusion. on Sunday. “We were studying inside Ferocious winds and torrential rain toppled power lines, At least 19 people were killed our classrooms when sudden- triggered flooding and sparked landslides that engulfed houses and 22 wounded on Monday ly we heard a burst of gunfire as Goni swept across the southern part of Luzon. It lost inten- when militants stormed Af- inside the university,” said sity as it skirted the sprawling capital of Manila and headed ghanistan’s biggest university Fraidoon Ahmadi, 23, adding out to the South China Sea. (afp) in an attack that ended only that he and several other stu- after hours of fighting with se- dents were besieged for more curity forces, officials said. than two hours before being UN condemns shooting murder of aid “Three attackers were in- rescued. “We were very scared worker in South Sudan volved. One of them blew up and we thought it could be the his explosives at the begin- last day of our lives... boys and Juba: The United Nations on Monday condemned the murder ning, two were brought down girls were shouting, praying of another humanitarian worker in South Sudan and urged the by the security forces,” interior and crying for help.” authorities to step up efforts to protect aid teams. ministry spokesman Tariq Ar- About 800 students were Gunmen ambushed a team from Plan International, a ian told AFP. in the social sciences faculty British-headquartered charity, on October 29 as they were The Taliban said they were where he was studying. returning to Pibor town, in an eastern region plagued by armed not involved in Monday’s inci- “I have no words to express conflict, flooding and hunger. One aid worker was shot dead on dent at Kabul University, but how we survived today’s attack the spot and another suffered a serious gunshot injury, the UN several education centres have by gunmen on our university,” humanitarian agency OCHA said in a statement. The team had been attacked over the years he added. been delivering nutritional relief to women and children but the by extremist groups such as Last week at least 24 peo- programme has now been suspended. Islamic State (IS). ple, mostly students, were “I strongly condemn this attack and the killing of yet another Kabul police spokesman killed in a suicide attack on an humanitarian worker,” said Alain Noudehou, the UN’s humani- Ferdaws Faramerz told AFP educational centre in western tarian coordinator in South Sudan. (afp) most of those killed were stu- Kabul that was claimed by IS. dents. In 2018 a suicide bomber Hamid Obaidi, a spokes- A man, wounded after gunmen stormed Kabul university, arrives in an ambulance to Isteqlal Hospital in killed dozens of people, many Hong Kong in record meth bust as man for the ministry of higher Kabul on Monday. (AFP) of them teenagers, in front of pandemic forces gangs to evolve education, told AFP the attack Kabul University in an attack started when government of- ity, sending hundreds fleeing later surrounded the area, cor- “The attack is over, but also claimed by IS. Hong KONG: Hong Kong authorities announced a record sei- ficials were arriving for the and scrambling over walls of doning off all roads that led sadly 19 people have been Sixteen people were killed zure of over half a ton of methamphetamine on Monday, saying opening of an Iranian book the campus as they tried to es- to the university, witnesses killed and 22 more wounded,” when militants stormed the the coronavirus pandemic had led smugglers to riskier bulk fair organised at the campus. cape the firing, witnesses said. and an AFP correspondent re- interior spokesman Arian said American University of Af- shipments in place of traditional drug mules. Gunmen stormed the facil- Afghan security forces ported. on Twitter. ghanistan in Kabul in 2016. The crystal meth -- reportedly worth around HK$300 million ($39 million) -- was discovered last Thursday hidden in a ship- ping container with a declared cargo of cement bags, officials said. The shipment was headed from Vietnam to Australia, but suspicions were reportedly raised by its unusual route. The container originated in Mexico, went through South Korea and Two children rescued days after deadly Turkey earthquake then remained in Vietnam for three months before sailing onto AFP nearly three days after a pow- struck Turkey and Greece on to safety in the coastal town of her grandmother said, quoted Hong Kong. Bayrakli, Turkey erful earthquake hit the Aege- Friday, the Turkish emergency Bayrakli -- the hardest hit by by state broadcaster TRT. “My “We believe the traffickers were trying to avoid customs an, killing 85 people. authority AFAD said. the disaster -- as rescue work- prayers were answered.” investigations and surveillance by designing such an extraordi- Rescuers pulled two chil- Three-year-old Elif Per- Local media showed a vid- ers broke into applause. Elif was the 106th person narily circuitous route,” Barry Chu, head of the city’s Customs dren from the rubble in a town incek was rescued 65 hours eo of a little girl wrapped up “I’m so happy, God bless pulled out alive from collapsed Drug Investigation Bureau, told reporters. (afp) in western Turkey on Monday, after the 7.0-magnitude quake in a foil blanket quickly taken you. I’m reunited with Elif,” buildings in Bayrakli. Tens of thousands take part in anti-France rally in Dhaka AFP Dhaka

More than 50,000 people took part on Monday in the biggest dem- onstration yet in Bangladesh over French President Emmanuel Ma- cron’s defence of the right to pub- lish cartoons of the Prophet Mo- hammed. The rally which started at Bang- ladesh’s biggest mosque was stopped from getting close to the French embassy where security has been stepped up amid mounting tensions over Macron’s comments. The march was more than two kilometres (1.25 miles) long and crowds -- ignoring coronavirus social distancing rules -- carried effigies of Protesters take part in an anti-France demonstration in Dhaka on Monday. (afp) Macron, caricatures and a fake coffin for the French president. the demonstrators getting close to French embassy in Jakarta in In- Police estimated some 50,000 Dhaka’s embassy district and the donesia -- the world’s biggest Mus- people took part in the third major event broke up without trouble. lim majority nation -- according to anti-France protest in the past week Demonstrations have been held police. while organisers said there were in many Muslim majority countries Protesters burned pictures of more than 100,000. after Macron defended France’s Macron and waved placards embla- Protesters chanted “We are all freedom of speech laws, in the wake zoned with a shoeprint on his face soldiers of the prophet”, “We are of the killing of a teacher who had and others depicting the French not afraid of bullets or bombs” and shown caricatures of the Muslim leader with devil horns. “Macron, you are in danger.” They prophet to his class. Monday’s rally in Bangladesh burned one effigy of the French Islam forbids any depictions of was called by Hefazat-i-Islami, one leader. Mohammed. of the biggest radical Muslim politi- Police put up a barbed wire bar- Around 3,000 people also cal groups in the country of 168 mil- ricade across a major road to stop demonstrated Monday outside the lion people. Pak PM vows to make contested region a full province, India protests

AFP demand here,” Khan said in a speech would help “uplift backward areas Islamabad in Gilgit city Sunday. and poor segments of society”. The move comes after New Delhi Any change in status would re- Prime Minister Imran Khan has an- last year imposed direct rule over quire a constitutional amendment. gered India after declaring that part Indian-administered Kashmir, up- If finalised, it would make Gilgit-Bal- of the contested Kashmir region will ending a decades-long status quo and tistan Pakistan’s fifth province. provisionally become a full province drawing strong condemnation from New Delhi condemned Khan’s of Pakistan. Islamabad. announcement, saying it would Pakistan has administered the China has spent years building “bring material changes to a part of area now known as Gilgit-Baltistan infrastructure projects in Gilgit-Bal- Indian territory”. since shortly after the country’s birth tistan, home to an estimated 1.3 mil- “Such attempts by Pakistan, in- in 1947, but New Delhi asserts the lion people, including a long stretch tended to camouflage its illegal occu- mountainous territory bordering of the Karakoram Highway, a key pation, cannot hide the grave human China and Afghanistan is an integral component to the China-Pakistan rights violations, exploitation and part of Kashmir that it claims belongs Economic Corridor (CPEC). denial of freedom for over seven dec- to India. Khan said the modern and well- ades to the people residing in these “We have decided to grant pro- maintained road had brought impor- Pakistan-occupied territories,” Indi- visional provincial status to Gilgit- tant progress to Gilgit-Baltistan and an Foreign Ministry spokesman Anu- Baltistan, which was a long-standing the move to make the area a province rag Srivastava said in a statement. 06 Tuesday, November 3, 2020

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Hold Federal Officials Accountable For Separating Biden’s Secret Weapon: Migrant Families Anti-Trump Republicans The needless trauma inflicted on children by Trump’s immigration Biden appears to draw more support from dissident Republicans crackdown remains alive than Trump gets from renegade Democrats he needless trauma inflicted man Services Inspector General re- on children in President Donald vealed the separations were more Doyle McManus TTrump’s immigration crack- extensive than the ruling. Further Tribune News Service down remains alive. Court-ap- investigations found more than pointed advocates cannot find the 5,500 children had been separated. f Joe Biden wins the presidency this week, he parents — still — for 545 children Hundreds of these families have could owe part of his victory to a small but sur- taken away from their families now endured years apart. prising constituency: disaffected Republicans in 2017 and 2018. That includes Deported parents were forced who abandoned President Donald Trump. about 60 who were under age 5 to choose between taking their chil- I The vast majority of Republicans are voting for when forcibly separated. dren back to dangerous countries Trump, of course. A Pew Research Center survey That’s years of growing, learn- or permitting the government to in October indicated that 92 percent of Republi- ing and loving missed out on, for- assign them to “sponsors” — usu- cans planned to vote for Trump — a healthy level, ever. That’s a tragedy that must ally, relatives or family friends — in even if it’s not as high as the president claims. remain in this nation’s conscious- America. That’s the limbo the 545 But trouble lurks beneath that number. ness. Those responsible must be children went into. Federal officials Republican ranks have shrunk this year. In held accountable. said they were with sponsors in January, more Americans said they were Repub- Trump has tried to obfuscate 2018 when the judge ordered chil- licans or Republican-leaning than Democrats or the cruelty of the decision to sepa- dren in custody reunited with their Democratic-leaning — 47 percent to 45 percent, rate families to deter migration. families. Today, advocates can only according to a Gallup poll. Information that trickled out for definitively say that 183 of the chil- Now the Democrats hold the advantage, 49 more than two years makes the dren are still in the U.S.; contact percent to 45 percent, Gallup has found. harm, and its cause, clear. information is no longer valid for Moreover, Biden appears to draw more sup- An October court filing by sponsors for the other 362. So even port from dissident Republicans than Trump gets American Civil Liberties Union if their parents turn up and want from renegade Democrats. Supporters wait for buses as they leave after attending a campaign rally held by President Donald Trump at lawyers shows why a full reckon- the children back, they cannot eas- In the Pew poll, 6 percent of Republicans said Regional Airport in Reading, Pennsylvania. (TNS) ing is overdue. Amid a pandemic ily be reunited. they would vote for Biden; only 3 percent of Dem- and widespread violence in Cen- The consequences resonate ocrats planned to vote for Trump. Other surveys Monica Rey Haft, a 51-year-old lawyer in But political strategists question whether the tral America and Mexico, court- across the hemisphere. A father have found similar results. Richardson, Texas, sent a video, too. Lincoln Project’s ads, which are vastly entertain- appointed re- and son from The polls reflect Trump’s odd political strat- “I’m a lifelong Republican,” she told me. “Pro- ing for anti-Trump Democrats, are likely to induce searchers are Guatemala egy. Instead of trying to expand the coalition that life. Evangelical.” wavering Republicans to bolt. relying on in- now living in supports him, he has focused on bolstering his rel- “I voted for Trump with misgivings,” she said. “We spent a lot of time in focus groups (of complete fed- Seattle sued atively narrow base of conservatives, white evan- “I believed once he felt the weight of the office, GOP voters) and found that stuff that ham- eral records in federal gelicals and men without a college degree. he’d knock off the bluster and the silliness. But he mered the president wasn’t very persuasive,” to search re- court Oct. Along the way, he has alienated suburban didn’t, and I think it’s cost the country a lot.” “My Longwell told me. “There’s a lot of distrust mote areas for 15 over their women, college-educated voters in both parties, mother says I’ve lost my mind,” she added. out there. We had to figure out who the right missing par- ordeal, alleg- young people and — thanks to his chaotic re- Jerry Copan, a 69-year-old retired trade as- messenger would be. The answer was other ents. ing that the sponse to the pandemic — older voters. sociation executive in Raleigh, NC, had similar Republicans.” The sepa- father was To that list add a growing group of disaffected sentiments. The Biden campaign has enlisted some promi- rations be- tricked onto Republicans, some of whom came out of the “Nev- “It’s about character and competence,” he nent Republican voices, too. gan in 2017, a deportation er Trump” movement in the 2016 campaign. said. “I think he’s shown a complete failure of Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich and former around El flight from This year, they formed Republican Voters leadership when it comes to COVID.” Secretary of State Colin Powell endorsed Biden at Paso, Texas. A secret Department Texas after officials told him he’d Against Trump and asked other Republicans to Copan allowed Republican Voters Against the Democratic National Convention. Cindy Mc- of Homeland Security pilot pro- get to see his son. The son, a teen- submit video testimonials that could be used for Trump to use his name and photograph on a high- Cain, the widow of Arizona Sen. John McCain, is gram there took 1,500 children ager, was being held in a New York TV ads, billboards and other campaign material. way billboard in his state. the subject of a Biden commercial shown in her away from parents attempting to state shelter, where he alleges sex- They got more than 1,000 videos in response. “I’ve taken a fair amount of grief for that from home state. migrate to the US. When families ual abuse. They were kept separate One came from Tommy Stallings, a plain- my golf group,” he said. There’s no comparable cross-party campaign crossed the border, the parents for nine months, said attorney Matt spoken 43-year-old real estate broker in Lubbock, The idea behind the advertising campaign is on the Trump side to woo Democrats — unless were detained for official proceed- Adams of the Northwest Immigrant Texas. that Republicans in conservative areas may hesi- you count the president’s appeals to blue-collar ings. The children were spirited off Rights Project. Four more families “I’ve been a Republican my whole life,” Stall- tate to break with the president unless they hear workers. The most prominent Democrat to en- to migrant shelters. are working with the agency toward ings told me. “I still believe in small government, an anti-Trump message from real people who dorse Trump is former Illinois Gov. Rod Blago- Trump officials expanded it filing similar cases, he said. the 2nd Amendment and individual liberty. I vot- sound like them. jevich, who in 2011 was sentenced to 14 years in to a full “zero tolerance” policy in “We should never forget that ed for Trump in 2016. But I can’t vote for him a “Republicans often face a lot of social pressure prison for corruption. After Trump commuted his May 2018. More than 2,700 chil- at the end of the day, these are second time.” to vote for Trump,” Sarah Longwell, a veteran sentence this year, Blagojevich dubbed himself a dren were taken into federal cus- still human beings,” Adams said. He said he lost confidence in the president af- Republican activist who runs the group, told me. “Trumpocrat.” tody in that expansion. Weeks lat- “Shoving aside human rights to ter former senior Trump aides described chaos in “We wanted to create a permission structure — Will the outreach matter? It’s impossible to er, a federal judge ordered those send a political message puts us in the White House. an offramp for people who voted for Trump four know in a campaign that has bombarded swing families reunited. history right in line with the worst “When people like Mattis and Kelly left and years ago.” state voters with more ads, in more media, at But in January 2019, the U.S. offenders of human rights.” said, ‘This guy is crazy,’ that did it for me,” Stall- Other dissident GOP groups have campaigned greater cost than ever before. Department of Health and Hu- America can and must do better. ings explained, referring to former Defense Sec- against Trump, most prominently the Lincoln But it may not take much to swing a close retary James N Mattis and former White House Project, which has produced a series of stinging election. A few disaffected Republicans could be (Tribune News Service) Chief of Staff John F Kelly. videos ridiculing the president. enough to make the difference.

US May Need France-Like Lockdowns To Beat COVID-19 France has introduced a new lockdown which is only slightly less harsh than the one it imposed in the spring

Sam Fazeli and as a whole, hospitalisations on the infection to older members isn’t taking the same course as the Tribune News Service are nowhere near where they were of their families without realising prior ones, but it looks likely to end during the previous big outbreaks. it. In time, as more elderly people up with the same result or worse: he coronavirus pandemic As a result, there is a risk that the become sick, you’d expect to see an an acute health crisis in hospitals. hasn’t finished with us yet. administration, governors and the increase in hospitalisations. How can we avoid this? Proper TA spike in infections in re- public misinterpret the severity of Another key difference from mitigation tactics — masking, so- cent weeks has sent new cases this latest wave or downplay the prior waves is our increased knowl- cial distancing, hand-washing — to records in a number of places danger beyond a few hotspots. This edge of COVID-19 and how to treat should be standard operating pro- around the world including the would be a mistake, and a good it. This has made us more stringent cedure. But it may take more than US, which already weathered look at the data shows why. in deciding who gets hospitalised. that. two waves of outbreaks this year. During the first wave — which During the first wave, clini- In the coming winter months, And the weather is only starting was centered around the New York cians had no idea what they were we will tend to gather more in- to turn cold. area from March 3 to June 11 — dealing with and outpatient set- doors, where the virus has a very a Europeans have started taking COVID-19 case counts led hospi- tings didn’t know how to handle good chance of being transmitted, draconian action again, despite talisations by about a week. That patients with moderate to severe while our immune systems will the potential drag their economies. gap stretched to about two weeks illness. So the hospitalisation rate become less capable of fighting in- France has introduced a new lock- during the second “Sun Belt” wave was much higher. vading pathogens. A vaccine won’t down which is only slightly less from June 11 to Sept 14, and has This time around, people who be ready for broad deployment harsh than the one it imposed in now grown to an even longer three Times Square is pictured, as the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) continues, in are being hospitalised are likely to until well into 2021, assuming cur- the spring. Germany has opted for weeks in the current third wave. It the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York. have much more severe cases of rent clinical trials of experimental lockdown-lite. So what is the US also appears that the ratio of peo- the disease, which means a bigger vaccine technologies work. States going to do? ple in the hospital to the number of ID-19 symptoms very early in the Second, the latest wave is driv- strain on intensive-care units. The and local governments will likely Hospitalisations, which had positive cases has fallen dramati- pandemic — from loss of smell and en by younger individuals. While good news is that mortality rates need to put curbs on people mix- been on the decline, are now rising cally in the second and third wave. taste to cough, a fever and feeling there is risk of severe COVID-19 are likely to be lower this time ing. Given the experience in Eu- again, with some health systems Here is where the risk of compla- fatigued — but never got an official and “long COVID” in this group, around as we already have better rope, lockdowns — or something feeling the strain. In Wisconsin, a cency rises. diagnosis. they have a much lower rate of hos- treatments and clinical manage- very close to that — may be the field hospital was opened on the There are several ways to ex- This was not only driven by the pitalisations. But they can certainly ment has evolved significantly. only option. state’s fairgrounds to accommo- plain this evolution. First, it is very fact that we did not have access still spread the disease. Given the But hospitals may still be just as date patients, while capacity in El likely that the number of infections to routine tests and facilities at incubation period for the virus and burdened, raising the prospect of (Sam Fazeli is senior Paso, Texas, is so overtaxed that in the first wave were significantly first, but also, as the case with my the fact that many younger people delays in elective procedures and pharmaceuticals analyst for a county judge imposed stay-at- undercounted. I personally know friends suggests, many never got are likely to be asymptomatic, we other care. Bloomberg Intelligence and home orders. Elsewhere, though, three friends who had mild COV- checked out to begin with. would expect many of them to pass This latest COVID-19 wave director of research for EMEA)

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THE OPINION AND ANALYSIS PAGES ARE THE AUTHORS’ OWN. QATAR TRIBUNE BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY. World Tuesday, November 3, 2020 07 Record fires ravage Amazon and Pantanal Aussies charter $70k flight to bring pets US seeks lifting of Darfur sanctions

BRASÍLIA: A record high number of fires scorchedB razil’s Amazon and Pantanal SYDNEY: Pet owners who fled back to Australia before the peak of WASHINGTON Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Monday the News wetlands last month, official data showed on Sunday, as deforestation and the coronavirus pandemic have chartered a US$70,000 flight to bring United States would seek to end UN sanctions on Sudan over the climate change wreaked havoc on some of the planet’s most valuable ecosys- their stranded furry friends back from Canada, local media reported on conflict in Darfur as the new government makes peace. The promise in brief tems. The Amazon rainforest has been described as the Earth’s “lungs” due Monday. According to Nine News, around 70 cats and dogs will be flown is another sign that the United States is eager to reward Sudan after to its role in producing almost 10 percent of the world’s oxygen. The Pantanal from Vancouver to Melbourne this week. Several families are pitching in it agreed to recognize Israel -- a decision made at the urging of Presi- further south is one of the world’s largest tropical wetlands and a biodiversity for the flight after being separated from their pets for nearly a year due dent Donald Trump’s administration as it moved to delist Sudan as a paradise that extends across Brazil’s borders into Paraguay and Bolivia. (AFP) to flight cancellations and animal quarantine complications. (DPA) state sponsor of terrorism. (AFP) Europe may see ‘several’ waves of Covid-19, warn experts

AFP French President Emma- with people nationwide con- The second wave ravaging “It is probable that these waves of outbreaks... until the the economy? The questions Paris nuel Macron announced last fined to their homes, and all Europe could taper off by late measures -- even if they are arrival of vaccines,” the coun- are there and they remain un- week a nationwide lockdown bars, restaurants, theatres December or early 2021, the optimised -- will not suffice to cil said, adding that fresh out- answerable at this time,” the Europe risks being hit with until December 1, citing find- and cinemas closed. French council said in a state- avoid other waves,” the coun- breaks would not necessarily council concluded. further waves of coronavirus ings of the council, which in- Spain has imposed a night- ment released late Friday. cil said. be seasonal. Another approach fa- infections next year, France’s cludes France’s top pandemic time curfew, and the Italian “It depends on the virus “We might thus have sev- The advisory body high- voured by several Asian coun- scientific council has warned, experts and advises the gov- government is expected to itself, its environment, the eral successive waves during lighted several possible strate- tries, Denmark, Finland and as the continent scrambles ernment on health policy. announce new restrictions on measures that will be taken the end of winter and spring gies in dealing with successive Germany aims to limit the to cope with a second deadly British Prime Minister Monday. to limit the circulation of the 2021.” waves of infection. number of new cases below a spike in Covid-19 cases. Boris Johnson followed suit In France, Macron said virus, and the level of compli- Weather patterns, the effi- One would be an “on/off certain threshold -- in France, Even if partial lockdowns on Saturday, announcing a the objective of its nation- ance,” it said. cacy of test-and-trace policies, strategy” of partial lockdowns 5,000 a day -- and take being put in place across Eu- partial, month-long shutdown wide lockdown was to bring But in the absence of a and the stringency of lock- to limit the circulation of the prompt action if cases begins rope reduce the rate of new in England -- including res- the number of daily infections vaccine -- not expected to be downs will all have an impact virus, though tolerance for to spike. infections, additional waves taurants and pubs -- that is to down to 5,000. widely available until well into on their timing, intensity and such measures may be an is- This “early intervention” of disease are probable in start later this week. Currently, France is seeing the new year -- further out- duration, the experts added. sue. strategy would be the least the absence of a vaccine, the Germany will adopt simi- between 40,000 and 50,000 breaks are likely on the hori- “We are therefore entering “Will the French accept harmful to economies in the council said. lar measures as of Monday, new cases each day. zon. the management of succesive such a strategy? Is it viable for long run, the council said.

Race to save whales Fears of violence, vote rigging in Sri Lanka’s biggest mass stranding beset eve of US election memory has taken place amid AFP ing their officials to help with On Tuesday, the such tension, combining the Colombo the rescue operation, said it world will witness a coronavirus pandemic, violent was the largest single pod of street protests, a record shift Rescuers and volun- whales stranded in the South country more divided to mail-in ballots and, increas- teers were racing Monday to Asian country. ingly, Trump’s unprecedented save about 100 pilot whales “It is very unusual for and angry than at attempts to discredit the func- stranded on Sri Lanka’s such a large number to reach any time since the tioning of US democracy. western coast in the island our shores,” MEPA chief The president, who for nation’s biggest-ever mass Dharshani Lahandapura told Vietnam War era of months has been falsely claim- beaching. AFP, adding that the cause of the 1970s ing that mail-in votes will lead The short-finned pilot the stranding was not known. to mass fraud, upped the ante whales began beaching at “We think this is AFP in the last few days by suggest- Panadura, 25 kilometres (15 similar to the mass stranding Washington ing that he will push to dis- miles) south of Colombo, in Tasmania in September.” qualify votes that arrive after shortly before dusk and The beaching of 470 pilot President Donald Trump Tuesday -- a practice which within an hour their numbers whales in a remote harbour and Democrat Joe Biden is legal in several of the key swelled to around 100, local in Australia’s southern island fought Monday through the states, provided that the bal- police chief Sanjaya Irasinghe state of Tasmania was the eve of an election threatened lots are postmarked in time. told AFP. country’s largest-ever. by legal chaos and fears of vio- Together with Republican “With the help of lo- About 110 of the creatures lence after Trump, down in the attempts to get a court to throw cal residents we are trying were saved in a days-long res- polls and with only hours to go, out more than 100,000 ballots to push them back (into the cue effort. pushed hard to discredit the The combination of pictures shows Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden (left) and US President in Texas and other aggressive ocean),” Irasinghe said. Pilot whales -- which can US voting process. Donald Trump. (AFP) legal measures, Trump’s hos- “But they keep getting grow up to six metres (20 On Tuesday, the world will tility to the election rules is washed ashore. We are get- feet) long and weigh a tonne witness a country more divid- drawn-out election month. raising fears that he will try to ting help from the navy to -- are highly social. ed and angry than at any time With a huge expansion in Biden leads in polls but battlegrounds tight declare premature victory or rescue these whales.” The causes of mass since the Vietnam War era of mail-in voting to safeguard refuse to accept defeat. Sri Lanka’s Marine Envi- strandings remain unknown the 1970s. against the Covid-19 pan- WASHINGTON: Democrat Joe Biden leads in the national polls Because mail-in ballots ronment Protection Author- despite scientists studying the All over central Washing- demic, more than 95 million and most of the battleground states going into Election Day but are thought to be more likely ity (MEPA), which was send- phenomenon for decades. ton, businesses boarded up people are estimated to have President Donald Trump is insisting they’re wrong and he’ll repeat to come from Democrats, windows in expectation of already cast ballots, highlight- his upset victory of 2016. Biden, the 77-year-old former vice while in-person voting on unrest and NBC News report- ing the raw passion in what is president, has enjoyed a solid lead over Trump, 74, in the national Tuesday is more likely to be ed that a new “unscalable” turning into a referendum on polls for months, at times reaching double digits. Republican, the initial vote fence was planned around the the norm-shattering Republi- But US presidential elections are not decided by the popular tally on election night itself White House, which has been can’s first term. vote. They are won in the 538-member Electoral College, where may lean to Trump, while behind growing layers of for- After four rollercoaster each state has a number of electoral votes equivalent to its repre- subsequent counting could in tifications since a summer of years, about half the coun- sentation in the House and Senate. And the electoral votes of bat- theory swing it back to Biden. anti-racism protests. try sees Trump, 74, as a his- tleground states such as Florida and Pennsylvania could determine The Axios news site report- While the Trump admin- toric threat whose national- the winner of Tuesday’s battle for the White House. (AFP) ed Sunday that Trump has told istration warned of left-wing ist policies, coarse manners confidants he will declare vic- extremists causing havoc, the and alleged corruption have tory right away if it looked like president’s supporters made strained the United States to low key campaign with socially proof that the opinion polls he was ahead. their own show of force, driving breaking point. distanced events in Ohio and must be wrong, was capping Trump called it a “false in caravans of flag-bedecked And the other half -- evi- Pennsylvania, the fiercest bat- his closing surge of 14 rallies in report” but repeated his ar- Sri Lankan volunteers try to push back a stranded short-finned pick-up trucks and blocking denced in the raucous Trump tleground of them all. three days with visits to North gument that “I don’t think pilot whale at the Panadura beach, near Colombo on Monday. (AFP) roads around the country. rallies and chants of “we love Pop superstar Lady Gaga Carolina, Pennsylvania, Wis- it’s fair that we have to wait The FBI said it was inves- you” -- sees in him a unique was to join the 77-year-old, consin and Michigan. for a long period of time af- tigating an incident in Texas champion battling for the while former president Barack The last rally will be in ter the election.” where Trump supporters in working class and a bulwark Obama was lending his own Grand Rapids -- the site And he has stated that he trucks swarmed around a against rapidly advancing lib- political star power by rallying where Trump delivered the will challenge the validity of Biden campaign bus while it eral social values. for Biden in Florida and Geor- final speech of his victorious ballots in Pennsylvania im- France honours slain teacher was on a highway. Biden, who is polling ahead gia -- a steady Republican state 2016 campaign and where mediately. “As soon as that Tuesday is formally Elec- in almost every one of the targeted by the Democrats. he hopes he will once more election is over, we’re going as school resumes tion Day but in reality it marks swing states that tip elections, Trump, who mocks Biden’s spark an upset. in with our lawyers,” he said only the culmination of a was closing up his startlingly modestly attended events as No election in living on Sunday. AFP virus pandemic -- stood behind Paris their desks or in schoolyards for the minute of silence. France on Monday honoured The gesture was matched the teacher beheaded near his at schools in Germany and school by a suspected Islamist Greece in a show of solidarity. Depp loses UK libel case on ‘wife beater’ claims radical as millions of students “I know your emotion after returned to class after a spate of the terrorist attacks, including AFP publishers News Group News- Despite not having any con- attacks that have put the coun- one in front of a school against London papers Ltd (NGN) and the au- victions for drugs, he could now try on edge. a teacher,” Macron said in a thor of the article over claims find it hard to secure work in Schoolchildren across message to pupils on his Snap- Hollywood star Johnny Public relations specialist he was violent to actress and some countries with tough visa France observed a minute of si- chat, Instagram and Facebook Depp on Monday lost a libel Mark Borkowski said Depp’s model Heard, 34, during their entry requirements, he added. lence at 11:00 am (1000 GMT) social media channels. lawsuit against British newspa- trademark edginess had volatile two-year marriage. He could yet salvage his to remember Samuel Paty, who “Today, in class, you will per The Sun for branding him The case was dubbed “the career by seeking help but film was killed in Conflans-Sainte- pay homage to Samuel Paty. a “wife beater” in a case that taken an “ugly and abusive” biggest English libel trial of companies could come under Honorine, west of Paris, on Oc- We will all think of him, you laid bare his chaotic battle with turn, calling the case “one the 21st century” and the le- pressure if they keep working tober 16. and your teachers,” he said, drink and drugs and shattered of the biggest showbiz fails gal odds had appeared to be with him, he said. Paty had shown his class adding: “The plan of terrorism his global reputation. for a long time” stacked in Depp’s favour. The contested article had cartoons of the prophet Mo- is to manufacture hatred.” Judge Andrew Nicol dis- England’s ancient defa- questioned whether author hammed for a lesson on free- Classes in France resumed missed the 57-year-old “Pirates mation law puts the burden JK Rowling could be “’genu- dom of expression, sparking an after the holidays with the of the Caribbean” star’s claim at ber Heard for her courage in of proof on the media and re- inely happy’ casting wife beater online campaign against him. country on maximum terror the High Court in London, say- giving evidence to the court,” mains one of the strictest in the Johnny Depp” in the Harry His killing heightened ten- alert and armed gendarmes ing the article had been proven it added. Western world. Potter franchise’s Fantastic sions as President Emmanuel stationed outside some schools. to be “substantially true”. But Depp’s lawyers called the But NGN relied on the de- File photo of US actor Johnny Beasts spin-off. Macron spearheads a campaign “I hope that they (the pu- The Sun welcomed the judgement “as perverse as it is fence of truth, arguing it had a Depp. (AFP) Public relations specialist against Islamist radicalism. pils) will have understood the ruling, as did campaign- bewildering”, arguing the court valid basis for the 2018 story by Mark Borkowski said Depp’s Last Thursday, three peo- essential idea that in France ers against violence towards had disregarded a “mountain of detailing 14 alleged instances of more damage to his career than trademark edginess had taken ple were killed by a knife- there is freedom of expression women, saying it had “stood counter-evidence” that “com- Depp abusing Heard. details of his substance abuse. an “ugly and abusive” turn, call- wielding man at a church in and when you are not happy up and campaigned for the pletely undermined” the claims. The judge said he found Lawyer Mark Stephens, ing the case “one of the biggest the southern city of Nice in the with an opinion, you go to a victims of domestic violence “The judgement is so flawed 12 of the alleged incidents who specialises in reputation showbiz fails for a long time”. latest attack to be labelled an judge. You never take justice for over 20 years”. that it would be ridiculous for did occur. management, said the ruling The 16 days of proceedings act of “Islamist” terror by the into your own hands,” teacher “Domestic abuse victims Mr Depp not to appeal this de- Legal experts said Depp felt was “immensely damaging” in July, which both parties at- government. Paul Airiau told AFP at the must never be silenced and we cision,” said Jenny Afia, partner he had no choice but to sue, as for Depp, not just because tended, exposed the couple’s Schoolchildren -- wearing Grange aux Belles college in thank the judge for his careful at law firm Schillings. in the current era, accusations the judge ruled he was a wife troubled relationship in excru- masks because of the corona- Paris. consideration and thank Am- Depp sued the tabloid’s of domestic violence would do beater. ciatingly minute detail. Qatarisation: Mazaya adds two nationals to its team page 9

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Kuwari meets Kazakhstan minister

Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with QFC sets new Kazakhstan’s Minister of Ecology, Geol- ogy and Natural Resources Magzum Mirzagaliyev, Deputy Chief of Staff of the President of Kazakhstan Timur Suleimenov and the accompanying regulations for visiting delegation in Doha on Monday. The meeting featured discussions on bilateral trade policies, the implica- tions of the COVID-19 outbreak on economic and trade relations and the operating rep efforts undertaken by both sides to navigate the crisis. Kuwari revisited the economic policies adopted by Qatar and elaborated on how such policies contributed to eliminating office in Qatar restrictions on foreign investments and creating new opportunities for com- Tribune News Network panies looking to invest and establish Qatar a presence in the country. The minis- ter also discussed mechanisms to Qatar Financial Centre bolster bilateral trade and enhance (QFC), a leading onshore fi- cooperation in priority sectors that nancial and business centre in would serve the developmental aspi- the region, has announced new rations of both countries. regulations for operating a representative office in Qatar. The new regulations are designed for financial servic- es enterprises to establish a presence in Qatar’s flourish- ing market and promote their Oman to introduce income tax products and services. Under the newly an- nounced representative office framework, financial institu- on wealthy individuals in 2022 tions will be able to conduct a range of activities, including but not limited to marketing Agencies direct state subsidies to only the products and services of its Muscat those groups who need it, group, carrying out market re- rather than subsidizing all us- search or feasibility studies in Oman is planning to introduce ers. Calculating new electric- relation to financial products an income tax on high earners ity and water tariffs will be or financial services on behalf in 2022, the country’s ministry done gradually in the coming of the head office, and serving of finance said in the mid-term years, the document said. as a liaison office for its group. fiscal plan 2020-2024 report. Oman has long had plans QFC Authority Chief Exec- The Qatar Financial Centre in Doha. The move is part of a to reform its economy, diversi- utive Officer Yousuf Mohamed broader programme to tackle a fy revenues and introduce sen- Al Jaida said, “As we proudly for enterprises to test and as- fice to be quickly established.” budget deficit that’s ballooned sitive tax and subsidies reform. continue to be a strategic gate- sess the growth potential of The QFC is an onshore due to low oil prices and the Oman has been planning to reform its economy for a long time. Sultan Haitham in mid- way for attracting investors their businesses in the Qatari jurisdiction that allows reg- coronavirus pandemic. October said a 5 percent value- into our flourishing economy, market, by establishing a rep- istered companies to enjoy By taxing the rich, the gov- Revenues from the tax would states, all oil producers, cur- added tax would come into we are pleased to introduce resentative office in the QFC.” competitive benefits, such as ernment is aiming to increase be used to fund social pro- rently collect income tax from force in April 2021, as part of the representative office regu- Highlighting the require- working within a legal envi- its revenues to 12.1 billion grammes, the plan said. individuals. efforts to diversify government lations, which increases the ments to operate a representa- ronment based on English Omani riyals ($31.5 billion ap- “This initiative is still un- Oman’s Sultan Haitham, revenues. competitiveness of the finan- tive office, Qatar Financial common law, the right to trade proximately) with total spend- der study, all aspects of its who took power in Janu- All six Gulf Arab states cial sector eco-system and of- Centre Regulatory Authority in any currency, up to 100 per- ing of 12.6 billion Omani riyals application are being consid- ary, last month approved the agreed to introduce 5 percent fers a new path to our lucrative (QFCRA) Managing Director cent foreign ownership, 100 by the end of 2024. ered. It is expected to apply medium-term fiscal plan to VAT in 2018 after a slump in opportunities-packed market.” Ewald Muller said, “Leverag- percent repatriation of prof- Some details of the plan this tax in 2022,” according to make government finances oil prices hit their revenues. Jaida said, “More signifi- ing our well-known seamless its, 10 percent corporate tax were disclosed in a bond the 2020-2024 medium-term sustainable as the coronavi- Saudi Arabia, the United Arab cantly, and given the impli- and swift setup process at the on locally sourced profits, and prospectus last month but fiscal plan document. rus crisis and low oil prices Emirates and Bahrain have al- cations of COVID-19 on the QFC, we have ensured a sim- an extensive double taxation without a date for the imple- None of the seven Gulf strain state coffers. ready introduced the tax, with global economy, the new rules plified set of key requirements, avoidance agreement network mentation of the income tax. Cooperation Council (GCC) The plan also aims to re- Riyadh tripling it this year. provide an ideal opportunity which will allow for the rep of- with 81 countries. QDB all set to host first virtual ‘Rowad Qatar’

Satyendra Pathak representing various sectors Doha and domains. A number of key sustain- The Qatar Development ability topics and issues will Bank (QDB) on Monday an- be discussed over the course nounced that it is all set to of five days, with the par- host the first virtual edition ticipation of more than 45 of Qatar Entrepreneurship industry experts and spe- Conference (Rowad Qatar) cialists in nearly 25 differ- under the theme ‘Business ent workshops and several Sustainability: My impact panel discussions. on my economy and my With a focus on sus- country’. tainability, the conference Beginning on November brings together like-minded 15, the five-day conference innovators who embrace the will coincide with the Global challenge of recognising, Entrepreneurship Week that developing, and leveraging aims to celebrate the en- entrepreneurial opportuni- trepreneurship culture and ties towards creating value spotlight success stories of across all four pillars of the entrepreneurs, while inspir- Qatar National Vision 2030. ing the business community This year’s edition will and encouraging innovation also witness the announce- among its members in Qatar ment of the winners of both and across the globe. the Al Fikra Competition Addressing a semi- -in its seventh edition -and virtual press conference to QDB CEO Abdulaziz bin Nasser Al Khalifa addresses a press conference to announce the host of the first virtual edition of Qatar Entrepreneurship Conference in Doha. the Resilient Award for announce the launch of the private enterprises that have conference, QDB CEO Ab- the various actors within the lenge of holding the confer- thority as the conference’s dustries. along their journey to suc- successfully dealt with the dulaziz bin Nasser Al Khalifa ecosystem through which ence into an opportunity to strategic sponsor, Qatar Na- “The Qatar Entrepre- cess,” Khalifa said. COVID-19 pandemic and its said, “This conference holds we can continue to exchange reach a wider audience with tional Bank (QNB) and the neurship Conference 2020 The conference is set to economic and social chal- special significance as it will dialogue and expertise.” a virtual event that takes National Tourism Council will additionally contribute host a series of training ses- lenges. be held during exceptional With the first virtual place on a digital platform. (QNTC) as platinum spon- to Qatar’s economic growth sions and specialised work- Members of the entre- circumstances imposed by edition of the Qatar Entre- Regarded as the premier sors, Ooredoo as the gold by creating a vibrant busi- shops in line with QDB’s preneurship ecosystem in- COVID-19. Through this ini- preneurship Conference, he annual entrepreneurship sponsor, and Qatar Cham- ness climate for emerging mission to develop interac- cluding business owners, in- tiative, we aim to enrich the said, QDB aims to highlight event in the country, this ber as the honorary sponsor, enterprises and aspiring tive platforms for knowledge stitutions, and Micro, Small, entrepreneurial scene in Qa- the importance of adapting year’s edition will be held in addition to a long list of entrepreneurs and further exchange between ambitious and Medium Enterprises tar and to further develop a to change by transforming under the sponsorship of national partners represent- developing an integrated entrepreneurs, and industry (MSMEs) are expected to cooperative network among the pandemic-induced chal- the Qatar Investment Au- ing various sectors and in- ecosystem that guides them experts and thought leaders take part in the conference. Economy & Business Tuesday, November 3, 2020 09

New Macs expected on November 10 Ooredoo names new managing director Agencies speedy processors created In a related news, Apple phones. The company has also Tribune News Network and Deputy Director in the Group Chief Executive Of- by Apple. Personal computer Inc. is planning updates to its weighed launching another Doha Mergers and Acquisitions ficer, effective 31 December Apple on Monday sent out in- sales have soared during the AirPods earbuds next year, smart speaker that would sit Department of Qatar Hold- 2020. vitations to yet another online pandemic as people rely on seeking to capitalize on the between the HomePod mini The Ooredoo Group has ing LLC - the strategic and Sheikh Faisal bin Thani event, this one expected to star them to work, learn, play, and success of a product that has and the original version in the appointed Aziz Ahmad direct investments arm of Al Thani, Chairman, Oore- new Mac computers powered socialize from home. Revenue become an important source line up. Fakhroo as its new Manag- the Qatar Investment Au- doo, said, “On behalf of by chips of the tech giant’s own from Mac computers sales hit of growth. The design of the updated ing Director as of November thority. Ooredoo, I would like to design. a record high of $9 billion in The Cupertino, Calif.- entry-level AirPods will be 1, 2020. He is the founder Ide- extend my warm thanks to Word of the November 10 the recently ended quarter, based technology giant is similar to the current AirPods Aziz is a member of Oore- alys, where he also served as Sheikh Saud for all the mile- event to be streamed from Ap- compared to $7 billion in the working on two new models: Pro, gaining a shorter stem doo’s Board of Directors the Chief Operating Officer. stones reached and achieve- ple’s headquarters in Silicon same period a year earlier, ac- third-generation entry-level and replaceable ear tips. Ap- since 2011. He has served as He currently represents Qa- ments made across Ooredoo Valley disclosed little more cording to the company. AirPods and the second ver- ple is also looking to improve the Deputy Undersecretary tar Holding on the boards of Group under his leadership. than that it would begin at 10 Apple launched iPhones sion of the AirPods Pro ear- battery life. That model how- for Financial Affairs at the United Arab Shipping Com- I would also like to con- am Pacific time. synched to superfast 5G net- buds, according to people fa- ever will not have higher-end Ministry of Finance. pany, Canary Wharf Group, gratulate Mr. Aziz on his It will be the third product works and new smart watch miliar with the plans. AirPods Pro features like He has also served as and Chelsfield LLP. appointment as Managing unveiling in as many months, models previous streamed The models will join oth- noise-cancellation, said the Assistant Undersecretary Ooredoo also announces Director of Ooredoo Group with analysts expecting the events as it updated its line- er new Apple audio devices people, who asked not to be for General Budget Affairs the retirement of Sheikh and wish him the very best spotlight to be on new Mac up of offerings for the holiday like the HomePod mini and identified discussing private of the Ministry of Finance Saud Bin Nasser Al Thani, in his new role.” computer models featuring shopping season. upcoming over-ear head- matters.

Qatar Sustainability Salam Qatarisation: Mazaya adds International Week 2020 being announces sponsored by QNB two nationals to its team Q3 results QNA Tribune News Network for the second consecutive The real estate firm Mazaya to Doha Doha year as number one on the appoints business Qatar Stock Exchange ESG acquire 4 Al Salam International The Qatar National Bank performance leaderboard. development and Investment Limited (SIIL) (QNB) Group on Monday On the international front, buildings in has announced its quar- said it is sponsoring the QNB reiterated its commit- marketing specialists terly financial statements Qatar Sustainability Week ment to the United Nations Ariane City for the period ending on 2020 being organised by Global Compact (UNGC) as Tribune News Network The Board of Directors of September 30, 2020. the Qatar Green Building a signatory by publishing Doha It has reported a net Council (QGBC), a member its first ‘Communication Mazaya Real Estate loss of QR97.197 million of the Qatar Foundation on Progress’ (COP), high- In line with Qatar’s efforts to Development company has compared to a net profit (QF). lighting the Group’s efforts increase Qatarisation in pri- approved the acquisition of of QR64. 429 million re- QNB’s sponsorship of to promote better business vate sector jobs, the Mazaya four buildings (residential corded in the same period the annual event comes as practices in the areas of hu- Real Estate Development - commercial) in the Ariane in 2019. part of its ongoing commit- man rights, labor and envi- Company has appointed na- City project located in Consequently, the ment towards the environ- ronment. tionals. Mesaimeer area, with a loss per share reached ment. In addition, QNB has While Abdullah Moham- value of QR106 million QR0.085 in the third QNB aims to contrib- recently become the first med Al-Sulaiti has been ap- from Qatar Land quarter of 2020 compared ute positively to address Financial Institution in Qa- pointed as a business devel- Reclamation & to earnings per share of various environmental and tar to issue a Green Bond opment specialist, Mariam Development Company. 0.056 for the same period social challenges that have on the London Stock Ex- Abdullah Al Mansouri has been in last year. a long-term impact and change (LSE). This bond recruited as a a marketing spe- The project will be SIIL is a Qatari public further raise awareness will support the transition cialist. completed and delivered in shareholding company es- amongst its employees and to an environmentally- Sulaiti holds an MBA from the summer of 2021. tablished in the 1950s, and customers on the impor- friendly ecosystem through the University of Northampton Mazaya Real Estate it was listed on the Qatar tance of sustainability is- the financing of several (United Kingdom) and a Bach- Development had reviewed Stock Exchange in 2002. sues. large green projects in Qa- elor of Geography and Urban the project, and found it The company adopts In this regard, QNB tar and across our interna- Planning from Paris Sorbonne feasible, where the deal a progressive and mod- pledged to promote a tional markets. University (United Arab Emir- Abdullah Mohammed Al Sulaiti has been appointed as a business included a guaranteed ern approach towards its culture of sustainabil- QNB Group’s pres- ates). development specialist of the Mazaya Real Estate Devpt Company. income for five years. strategic structure, which ity through implementing ence through its subsidi- He has worked for several includes two main compo- sustainable practices to aries and associate com- years in public relations at the the field of design, marketing aging Director Eng. Ibrahim nents — the institutional achieve the goals outlined panies extends to more Qatar Anti-Doping Laboratory and artistic output in the gov- Bin Jaham Al-Kuwari. and promising Qatari cadres in centre and the four main in Qatar National Vision than 31 countries across and has also served as program ernment and private sectors. “The appointments are in the company, and we are very business activities: retail 2030. three continents, provid- memanager at Silatech. “Mazaya Real Estate De- line with a plan set by the Board confident in the capabilities trade and distribution, The Group continues to ing a comprehensive range Mansouri holds a bache- velopment Company seeks to of Directors to support Qatar’s and skills of the Qatari cadres contracting and trade, and progress on the execution of advanced products and lor’s degree from Virginia Com- build highly professional and policy to increase Qatarization in supporting the development the real estate sector and of its sustainability strategy services. It has more than monwealth University Qatar in efficient Qatari workforce to in jobs in the private sector. We and growth approach of the investment. through its commitments 29,000 employees oper- Fine Arts. She has worked in support its growth,” said Man- are continuing to attract young company.” to various national and ating through 1,100 loca- global sustainable business tions, with an ATM net- practices. work of more than 4,300 In Qatar, QNB ranked machines. US October manufacturing growth beats expectations AFP growth after plunging follow- cent, its lowest level in more expectations.” However Oren Klachkin Washington ing the business shutdowns in than a decade which is “con- Of industries surveyed, 15 of Oxford Economics warned March of to stop the coronavi- sidered a positive for future reported growth, while textile that the sector’s growth could US manufacturing grew beyond rus. production,” the survey’s chair mills and printing and related be eroded amid a resurgence of expectations in October, as or- While new orders led the Timothy R. Fiore said. support activities reported con- coronavirus infections across ders rose and employment be- growth with a 7.7 point increase “Manufacturing performed traction. the United States as well as gan expanding again, according to 67.9 percent, employment well for the third straight month, “Business levels have just Washington’s failure to approve to an industry survey released crossed the 50-percent thresh- with demand, consumption and about returned to pre-COV- another spending package that Monday. old indicating expansion for the inputs registering growth in- ID-19 levels. Our company is would support the economy’s At 59.3 percent, the Insti- first time since July 2019 with a dicative of a normal expansion remaining conservative with recovery. tute for Supply Management’s reading of 53.2 percent. cycle,” Fiore said. fixed-cost spending, knowing “Looking ahead, we expect (ISM) manufacturing index was Inventories also passed the “While certain industry sec- the uncertainties that lie ahead manufacturing’s recovery to the highest in more than two key figure, climbing 4.8 points tors are experiencing difficulties with Covid-19 and its potential shift into a lower gear, con- years. to 51.9 percent, ISM said. that will continue in the near impact globally,” a miscellane- strained by the virus’s recent The index also marked the But customers’ inventories term, the overall manufacturing ous manufacturing company resurgence and less generous sixth consecutive month of contracted slightly to 36.7 per- community continues to exceed told the survey. fiscal support,” he said. PSA: 15% more ships arrive ‘With initiatives like TASMU, Qatar embracing digitalisation’ in Qatar in Sept than in August Tribune News Network a world-class smart city that that exceeds expectations Doha has the latest digital solu- and only 29%of governments tions to increase the standard indicate they have a clear Tribune News Network The Hamad Port saw the With its digital transfor- of living. digital business vision and Doha mation initiatives such as Addressing the webinar, strategy. highest jump in ship arrivals TASMU, Qatar is “well on its Advisory Manager Devash Overall, the covid-19 pan- The number of ships arriving in September. It recorded a way forward” in embracing Vijay said, “Digitalization demic has re-emphasized the at Qatar ports in September rise of 30.8 percent over digitalisation to re-emerge for the government sector importance of digital enter- rose 14.8 percent from that in August, leading to a 21.8 strongly from the COVID-19 should focus on citizen and prise. August, according to the Plan- percent increase in net ton- impact, an expert addressing resident centricity. For ena- The session concluded ning and Statistics Authority. a recent webinar hosted by bling the said centricity, the that government clients These ships brought in 8.2 nage of shipments. KPMG has said. underlying principle is to im- should realize implications percent more goods in terms “Governments are not im- prove productivity and eye and opportunities of new of net tonnage in September As for the banking sector, mune (to digitalisation). They optimization by improving digital technologies (e.g. au- than August, the PSA said in the total broad money sup- are part of the enterprise and the digital landscape.” tomation, augmented reality, its monthly Statistics that was ply (M2) recorded stood at the private sector and they Advisory Manager Rania and mobile apps) and de- released on Monday. QR592.3 billion in Septem- were hit as badly as everybody Al-Wafai, who also addressed velop scenarios for how their The Hamad Port saw the ber, representing an annual else,” said KPMG Qatar’s Dig- the event, said, “The citizens’ workforce needs reshaping. highest jump in ship arrivals increase of 3.9 percent com- ital and Innovation Advisory and residents’ expectations In regardsto assurance and in September. It recorded a pared with that of September Director Suhail Shaker, while ernment has well-established the government,” Shaker from the government are integrity, governments also rise of 30.8 percent over Au- 2019. discussing the digitalization’s e-services platforms like Hu- said. changing.” need trust, and the ability to gust, leading to a 21.8 percent On the other hand, cash impact on government sec- koomi, Metrash other digi- However, with its digital She led the webinar’s deliver against program out- increase in net tonnage of equivalents, including com- tor, especially with the out- tal platforms like Mawared, transformation initiatives segment on enhancing the comes is critical. shipments. mercial bank deposits, stood break of COVID-19. Mersal, etc., the Qatari gov- such as TASMU, it will be citizen centric experienced In addition, cybersecurity As many as 757 building at QR879.9 billion in Septem- The webinar gave insight ernment needed to “trans- well on its way forward, he and shared the following sta- and privacy are essential for permits were issued in Qa- ber. The figure is an improve- on how government sectors form to re-emerge” and pro- added. tistics: 76% of Human and any government transforma- tar in September, recording a ment of 5.8 percent when in the world were mostly vide more digital services, TASMU Smart Qatar is an Social Service organizations tion. Cybersecurity affects monthly increase of 31.2 per- compared with that of Sep- split between a “hard reset” adjust to accommodate the initiative aligned to the Min- view customer-centric strat- most, if not all, parts of any cent and an annual decrease tember 2019, when deposits approach or “transform to remote work and reduce the istry of Transport and Com- egy as a top or high priority, organization and its risks of 0.1 percent, the PSA report recorded stood at QR831.7 re-emerge” approach. need for the physical interac- munication (MOTC) that but only 40% claim to pro- need to be appropriately said. billion. “Although the Qatari gov- tion between the users and aims to transform Qatar into vide a customer experience managed. 10 Tuesday, November 3, 2020 Economy & Business Japan to honour Sada with ‘Order of World equities climb the Rising Sun’ Tribune News Network to Japan by ensuring the on eve of US election Doha reliable performance of the purchase contract for seven Qatar’s former Minister years from 2011 to 2018. Europe rebounds sharply; oil prices turn higher after days of losses on worries about demand of Energy and Industry Dr In addition, during Mohammed bin Saleh Al the 2011 Great East Japan Sada is among this year’s Earthquake, Dr Sada made foreign recipients of Japan’s a great effort to ensure ad- 2020 Autumn Imperial ditional emergency supply Decorations. of about 4 million tonnes of Dr Sada will receive the liquefied natural gas (LNG) Grand Cordon of the Order to Japan, responding to a re- of the Rising Sun, in recog- quest from Japan to cover a nition of his contributions shortage of energy resources towards strengthening the due to the suspension of nu- relationship between Japan clear power plants. and Qatar. Also, Dr Sada has con- Dr Sada has played a tributed to the implementa- significant role for many tion of humanitarian pro- years in strengthening the jects provided by Qatar to relation between Japan and Japan to support reconstruc- Qatar. In his role as Minis- tion from the earthquake as ter of Energy and Industry, a chairperson of the Qatari he contributed to the stable side of the Japan-Qatar Joint supply of energy resources Economic Committee.

China manufacturing A broker sits under the display showing the evolution of the German Stock Market Index DAX is pictured at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, western Germany, on October 28, 2019, index hits the highest amid the new coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. (AFP) AFP and its allies might hold off on are also enforcing stricter con- age passed. A win for Repub- level in almost 10 yrs London planned production increases. London finished the day tainment measures. licans in either of the races is with a gain of 1.4 percent. expected to result in a much DPA normalized after the country Global equity markets ‘Encouraging rebound’ This week ‘could spell smaller sum. Beijing largely managed to contain moved higher Monday after “It’s an encouraging re- Frankfurt and Paris each mayhem’ There is also the possibility the coronavirus crisis. Only last week’s painful worldwide bound that we are seeing -- but rose by around two percent. The disease is also ram- that there is no clear outcome Chinese manufacturing occasional small outbreaks sell-off, with attention focused I am not getting carried away Wall Street was higher in pant across the US, which after polls close on Tuesday continued to rebound in Oc- now occur in China, such on the US presidential election yet,” Oanda analyst Craig Er- midday trading last week recorded a record evening as the massive num- tober amid the coronavirus as a recent Covid-19 cluster and a backdrop of rising coro- lam told AFP. number of infections, a fur- ber of ballots sent by mail pandemic, with a business in the north-western city of navirus infections across the “There are so many major ther blow to President Donald could take days or even weeks indicator hitting the high- Kashgar, but they have been United States and Europe. risk events over the next few After months of rallying Trump’s hopes of re-election to count, and those votes could est level in almost 10 years, quickly contained through After a hesitant start, Eu- days,” he warned, adding that from March lows, equities on Tuesday. be contested. a survey released on Monday travel bans, mass testing and rope rebounded sharply as a contested US vote would be were brought to a juddering The Republican president “If the vote isn’t conclu- showed. population tracking. dealers shrugged off a growing “the worst possible outcome”. halt in October as virus cases continues to trail Democrat sive, there is likely to a pro- The Caixin manufacturing “To sum up, recovery was number of virus lockdowns in Asia was buoyed by upbeat surged, forcing European opponent Joe Biden in na- tracted period of volatility on Purchasing Managers’ Index the word in the current mac- the region, including in Eng- Chinese PMI manufactur- governments to re-impose tional and battleground state the stock markets until the (PMI), drawn from a survey roeconomy, with the domes- land, though analysts cau- ing data published over the tough lockdown measures that polls. outcome is decided,” said Su- of private and state-owned tic epidemic under control,” tioned against complacency. weekend as the world’s sec- plunged a tentative economic “This week would have sannah Streeter, senior invest- Chinese companies, reached said Wang Zhe, Senior Econ- London finished the day ond biggest economy regains rebound into chaos. been chaotic for investors at ment and markets analyst at the highest level since Janu- omist at the privately-owned with a gain of 1.4 percent. strength. British Prime Minister Bo- any rate, but viewed through Hargreaves Lansdown. ary 2011. Caixin Insight Group. “Busi- Frankfurt and Paris each rose “Perhaps the PMI data is ris Johnson at the weekend the intensifying pandemic lens Analyst Patrick J. O’Hare The index came in at 53.6 ness operations improved, by around two percent. giving these markets a bit of a said England would imple- as Covid-19 rages in the West, at Briefing.com said that rising in October, up from 53 in and entrepreneurs were con- Wall Street was higher in bump, but even this is not any- ment a four-week lockdown it could spell mayhem,” said equities Monday should not be September. A reading above fident,” he said. midday trading, with the Dow thing to get too excited about,” from Thursday to temper a Axi strategist, Stephen Innes. interpreted as “a tacit message 50 indicates expansion, while Nevertheless, growth in gaining 1.5 percent. Erlam said. second wave, with similar Polls suggest a Biden win of comfort about the election one below shows contraction. new export sales slowed over Oil prices turned higher “Europe is going back into measures taken by Austria, could come with a Democratic outcome”, but is more likely Both demand and supply the previous month, as the after days of losses on wor- lockdown and it may just be a France, Greece, Ireland and sweep of both houses of Con- investors snapping up bar- improved in October, as eco- coronavirus resurfaced in ries about demand as traders matter of time until the US fol- Portugal. gress, which would likely see a gains after last week’s sharp nomic activity in China has other countries. hoped that the OPEC cartel lows suit.” Germany, Italy and Spain huge stimulus spending pack- losses. Equinor aims for carbon neutral by 2050 IEA head sees pandemic as

AFP transition,” Anders Opedal, planning on acquiring more ‘catalyst’ for energy shift Oslo who took over the CEO chair “wind acreage” for offshore on Monday, said in a state- wind power farms. DPA weeks ago of the IEA’s World consumption would reach pre- Norwegian oil giant Equi- ment. Equinor is committed to The company said in Feb- Berlin Energy Outlook. pandemic levels again only in nor said Monday it aimed to “It is a sound business being a leader in the energy ruary it wanted to increase its The IEA believes far- 2023. reach “net-zero” carbon emis- strategy to ensure long-term transition. renewable energy production The crisis generated by the reaching changes are needed Birol also said that meas- sions by 2050 but it still plans competitiveness during a pe- to 4.0-6.0 gigawatts (GW) and coronavirus pandemic could over the next 10 years to curb ures to safeguard the climate to increase its oil and gas pro- riod of profound changes in Anders Opedal Equinor CEO then to between 12-16 GW by be a “catalyst” for converting greenhouse gas emissions. played a major role in Eu- duction in the short term. the energy systems as soci- 2035. However, it still intends the world’s energy systems to Birol noted that the con- ropean Union programmes, The company, 67-percent- ety moves towards net zero,” tivities are based, by 2050. to increase its oil production zero emissions, the director sumption of oil and coal were but not in those of the United owned by the Norwegian state, Opedal added. To this end, the energy by three percent on average of the International Energy falling around the world and States. said the target “includes emis- In February, Equinor had company has said it wants to each year over the period of Agency (IEA) said during a called on companies to invest The EU and Japan had set sions from production and promised carbon neutrality for focus on carbon capture and 2019 to 2026. videoconference on Monday. in the shift away from fossil fu- the goal of being “climate neu- final consumption of energy,” its operations outside Norway storage (CCS) as well as devel- Opedal, 52, replaces Eldar Fatih Birol was speaking els, despite the crisis, in order tral” by mid-century, either by such as in cars and aircraft. by 2030 and a reduction to oping “competitive technolo- Saetre, who is retiring at 64 af- during a round of explanatory to reach zero greenhouse gas avoiding emissions of green- “Equinor is committed to “near zero” of its emissions in gies for hydrogen.” ter having led the group since sessions in different countries emissions by 2050. house gases or by capture and being a leader in the energy Norway, where most of its ac- It also said Monday it was 2014. following the publication three He predicted that energy storage.

Simmering tensions Australian lobster may be latest target in China trade dispute

Agencies Free Trade Agreement commit- the weekend. reserved the right the take the issue Sydney ments. Birmingham said the Govern- to the WTO if it escalated. China’s customs officials are ment was seeking more information “We’re a fair country, we play The Australian government is believed to be testing for trace ele- from the industry, but he warned if by WTO rules and we expect those investigating reports that tonnes of ments of metals. China was discriminating against we trade with to do that,” he said. live Australian lobster are stranded Exporters fear that if the delay Australian products it would be a Kyri Toumazos, executive of- at a Chinese airport, raising con- is prolonged the product will spoil breach of international trade rules. ficer of the Northern Zone Rock cerns it may be the next target in before reaching restaurants and “All importers should be sub- Lobster Fishery in South Australia, escalating trade tensions between shops. jected to equivalent standards and said the product may spoil if in- Beijing and Canberra. Agriculture Minister David Lit- there should be no discriminatory spections were too slow. Trade Minister Simon Bir- tleproud told reporters that Aus- screening practices,” he said. “We’re in the process of export- mingham on Monday said he was tralia had been singled out. “So far as any industry con- ing the most premium-quality aware of the lobsters facing Chinese He said the lobster were cerns imply a breach of WTO lobster of any kind in the world, customs clearance problems. screened before shipping and there [World Trade Organization] or and we don’t want our brand name “We are aware of reports of was no need for further inspections CHAFTA [China–Australia Free influenced,” he said. customs clearance issues related in China. Trade Agreement] commitments, “So we would like that process to premium shellfish imports into In 2018-2019, China received Chinese authorities should rule out to be very rapid, and unfortunately China and are working closely with around 94 per cent of Australia’s the use of any such discriminatory with all the different challenges the industry to secure clarity on this 752 million dollars of rock lobster Tonnes of live lobsters were stranded at Chinese airports and clearance houses actions.” that we’re facing, that’s not guar- matter,” Birmingham said, as cited exports. while waiting to be inspected by Customs officials at the weekend. Agriculture Minister David anteed. by news agency Australian Associ- Relations between China and Littleproud said China was inspect- Fisherman Clint Moss, who ated Press. Australia have become increasingly In recent months, China has cotton export conditions. ing between 50 and 100 per cent is based in Lancelin, Western He said if China was discrimi- strained this year, after Canberra placed trade restrictions on Austral- Tonnes of live lobsters were of Australian rock lobsters, citing Australia, said he had received an nating against Australian products supported US calls for an investiga- ian wine, beef and barley. stranded at Chinese airports and concerns about trace elements of email from his local Fishermen’s it would be a breach of World Trade tion into the origins of the coronavi- There have been also been con- clearance houses while waiting to metals. Cooperative on Saturday afternoon Organisation or China-Australia rus pandemic. cerns raised of changes to coal and be inspected by Customs officials at He said the Government had as he was returning to shore. Tuesday, November 3, 2020 11 Economy & Business Tech companies push for new software to break China’s 5G lead Top tech companies around the world are part of the O-RAN Alliance to push the US and other governments to break away from proprietary telecom networks

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America’s top tech companies are pushing for a software-based approach to building 5G telecom networks that could help the Unit- ed States and its allies get past the hardware-based leadership posi- tion that China’s Huawei currently holds. “We have a point of view which is now pervasive in the industry that the way you will ultimately build out the 5G and beyond infrastructure is not a legacy telco model,” said John Roese, the chief technology officer at Dell Technologies, referring to traditional telecom companies that provide all the equipment needed to operate a network in a proprietary black box. The new idea is to “disaggregate that infrastructure, to open it up, to software define it and run a non- standardized hardware” to operate the open radio access networks, or RAN, that power cellular technol- ogy, Roese told CQ Roll Call in a re- cent interview. Dell, AT&T, Deutsche Telekom, China Mobile, Microsoft, Cisco, Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Nokia, Qual- comm, Samsung and other top tech companies around the world are part of the O-RAN Alliance to push the United States and other govern- ments to break away from proprie- tary telecom networks and embrace virtual telecom models. The idea behind virtual telecom models is that you can develop soft- ware that takes on the functions currently delivered by proprietary hardware and therefore the new sys- tems can be run on widely available cloud-based servers. A radio access network is an essential element of a mobile telecommunication system that connects user devices such as computers, smartphones and tab- lets to the core part of a network. In modern telecom systems, the Senior Staff Engineer Vid Adiraju holds a smartphone as it goes through a 5G speed test, which shows that it has reached the level of 5G, with two commercial grade 5G millimeter network antenna boxes, back- “radio” is typically a silicon chip that ground right, at the Qualcomm headquarters on Thursday, in San Diego, California. (Hayne Palmour IV/TNS) resides on both a user device as well as the core network. In a traditional general counsel for GTE, in Febru- catch-up. That’s something we have McCaul, R-Texas. adopt the open radio approach, FCC model, the radio chip is part of pro- ary dismissed the open radio access neglected at least since the early The FCC also held a forum last Chairman Ajit Pai said. prietary hardware that is supplied network idea as “pie in the sky.” In 2000s.” One of the impediments to month in which Roese and other Amin said more than 6,000 5G by telecom providers. But that could May, Barr issued a statement say- experimenting with software-based tech executives called for the com- base stations in Japan already were change with the arrival of so-called ing that the technology was not an networks is that telecom providers mission and other U.S. agencies to operating with Rakuten’s virtual open radio access networks. immediate solution but should be such as AT&T and Verizon are risk back a software-based approach to network model and the company The push to break the tradi- studied. averse and unlikely to invest in new Year-long effort 5G. planned to provide 5G coverage to tional telecom model comes after The United States is facing a approaches without knowing if they Tlhe push to break the traditional The use of open radio access 70 percent of the country’s popula- a yearlong effort by the Trump ad- multipronged problem when it would pay off, she said. telecom model comes after a networks would offer multiple ben- tion by March 2021. ministration to persuade allies not comes to the next-generation tel- Pentagon help The House’s fis- efits,S achin Katti, vice president The open, software-based net- to adopt Huawei’s 5G networks ecom network, said Melanie Hart, cal 2021 Pentagon policy bill pro- year-long effort by the Trump of strategy at VM Ware, said at the work provides “full visibility, trans- because of fears that Beijing could a China specialist at the Center for poses that the Defense Department administration to persuade allies FCC event. parency,” into not only the source of eavesdrop on network traffic. American Progress. demonstrate at military bases the not to adopt Huawei’s 5G networks It would lead to the creation of the software but also all of the hard- Loss of leadership After years “We have a Huawei problem, use of a software-based 5G network because of fears that Beijing could a virtual radio network, and “I think ware components, Amin said. of inaction, Congress, the White where China is using every lever of using a virtualized radio access net- eavesdrop on network traffic. it’ll really open the door for a tre- Although the Trump adminis- House and federal agencies such as state power” to help the company work — in other words, a network mendous amount of hardware in- tration has focused its efforts on the Pentagon and the Federal Com- achieve global dominance in 5G, whose core functions are driven by novation to come in” because with stopping Huawei’s global reach, munications Commission also have Hart said. The telecom industry’s software rather than proprietary successful, the United States could a virtual network one can use dif- that is not enough, FCC Commis- woken up to the fact that U.S. global oligopolistic structure poses anoth- hardware. then provide international loans to ferent hardware configurations and sioner Jessica Rosenworcel said. telecom leadership had disappeared er problem that discourages inter- Working with telecom compa- help poor countries in Africa, Latin “run the radio network essentially “Restrictions on Huawei and in a flurry of mergers and acquisi- operability without common stand- nies, the Pentagon can “ensure that America and elsewhere adopt simi- as an app or a software on top of it,” ZTE are a minor fix for a much tions through the 2000s, leaving it ards, she said. “If you want to get this technology is a viable contender lar approaches, she said. Katti said. VM Ware is a unit of Dell. larger problem,” Rosenworcel said, to rely on European companies or in on the network, the radio access for commercial 5G network deploy- Lawmakers also have proposed Open radio access networks and citing the two Chinese telecom China. network is critical, and it’s a cartel.” ments,” lawmakers wrote in the bills to boost support for domestic virtualized networks already have companies targeted by the Trump But the Trump administration And lastly, the United States “has committee report accompanying the manufacturing of semiconductor been proven to be effective and se- administration. “That’s because the hasn’t fully embraced the idea of not made the investments at home legislation. chips that would be essential to soft- cure, Tareq Amin, the chief technol- 5G cybersecurity challenge is much backing virtual telecom networks. to ensure that fundamental areas of The next administration could ware-based telecom networks. Sens. ogy officer ofR akuten Mobile, an bigger than simply dealing with a While White House economic technological innovation and global expand such experiments by seeking Mark Warner, D-Va., and John offshoot of Japan’s e-commerce gi- few Chinese companies,” and the adviser Larry Kudlow has pushed supply chains that lie at the nexus of federal funding to help high schools Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced their ant Rakuten, said at the FCC forum. United States must embrace the for the software-based approach, telecom and national security” are and universities in rural America bill in June, and a companion bill The company was set to go open radio approach and provide Attorney General William Barr, who being addressed, Hart said. “Now, try out a software-based approach in the House was proposed by Reps. with Huawei’s 5G equipment but federal funds for American compa- once worked for Verizon and was we see Congress trying to play to 5G connectivity, Hart said. If Doris Matsui, D-Calif., and Michael changed direction and chose to nies, she said.

Festive cheer lacking for London shoppers as lockdown looms

AFP they supported the measures, with her large family includ- hospitality sectors. tor, has warned the shutdown London Thomas and others said they ing great-grandchildren. “It’s wrecking the whole will spell “financial armaged- resented the lockdown, which “I said to my daughter: economy of the country basi- don” for businesses that are Filling her shopping bas- comes just as shops geared up Father Christmas has still got cally,” he complained. already struggling. ket with Christmas cards in for the pre-Christmas rush. to come to the kids, hasn’t he? A major clothing chain, - ‘Quietest ever’ -On Ox- a central London department “When we’ve finished the You’ve still got to carry on Primark, which does not sell ford Street, London’s best- store glittering with baubles lockdown, the virus is still go- with your lives.” online, has predicted it will known shopping hub, the and tinsel, 84-year-old Marie ing to be out there, so where’s Another shopper, who lose £375 million ($484 mil- John Lewis department store Thomas was “fed up”. it getting us?” said Thomas, gave his first name as An- lion, 416 million) from the flew rainbow flags to honour She was among a scatter- who wore a facemask. drew, expressed similar scep- latest lockdown. the state-run National Health ing of shoppers rushing to “I’m doing my Christmas ticism over the lockdown as Restaurants, pubs and Service. buy festive goodies Monday shopping, you can see my he admired baubles. bars will also have to close The showpiece Christ- as England is set to close all cards, because they’re closing, “I’m very much against their doors, although they can mas light display is normally “non-essential” stores for four you can’t go anywhere after it, quite honestly, I think the remain open for takeaways or switched on by a celebrity in weeks from Thursday, as part Wednesday.” whole situation has been deliveries. front of huge crowds but so- of new lockdown measures to “Let’s hope we still get blown up out of all recogni- The Night Time Indus- cial distancing restrictions Shoppers wearing masks because of the coronavirus pandemic walk cut soaring infection rates. Christmas,” she said, adding tion,” he said, decrying the tries Association, a lobby forced organisers to shelve through central Leeds, northern England. (AFP) While many shoppers said that she hoped to celebrate impact on the catering and group for the hospitality sec- the event. Delhi Capitals seal 2nd IPL playoffs spot, RCB qualify too page 15

TUESday, NOVEMBER 3, 2020

QATAR CLASSIC SQUASH Mohamed ElShorbagy pips Parker to stay on course, Rosner ousted

Agencies Doha

Top-seeded Mohamed ElShorbagy weaved his way past Englishman George Park- er in a tricky affair to make the third round and stay in quest for a fourth Qatar Clas- sic crown at the Khalifa Inter- national Tennis and Squash Complex on Sunday. Parker needed 61 minutes to win 3-1: 11-8, 11-6, 9-11, 11-8. It was the Englishman, who already had experience of the glass court this week fol- lowing his opening win, who came out strongly, and held a lead in the middle stage of the Spain’s Borja Golan and Egypt’s Omar Mosaad during their second round match at the Khalifa Internation- first game. However, three late al Squash & Tennis Complex on Monday. errors gifted the game to the former World No.1. Results ElShorbagy turned it up a notch in the second game, as Round 2 he held a five-point lead early (1) Mohamed ElShorbagy (EGY) bt George on. Although Parker tried to Parker (ENG) 3-1 (11-8, 11-6, 9-11, 11-8) fight back, the three-time Qa- Youssef Ibrahim (EGY) bt Cesar Salazar (MEX) retired 3-1 (4-11, 11-3, 12-10) tar champion doubled his ad- Borja Golan (ESP) bt Omar Mosaad (EGY) 3-1 vantage in the match. It looked Top seed Mohamed ElShorbagy gestures after his Qatar Classic second round win over England’s George (11-7, 6-11, 11-61, 13-11) like the match was over as ‘the Parker at the Khalifa International Squash & Tennis Complex on Monday. Fares Dessouky (EGY) bt 7-Simon Rosner Beast’ led 9-6 in the third and (GER) 3-0 (11-3, 11-9, 11-8) was two points away from wan ElShorbagy dispatching in Doha, booking his place in and third games, but no matter 6-Marwan ElShorbagy (EGY) bt Gregory sealing the win, but the Eng- former World No.1 Gregory the last 16 of the Qatar Clas- what, the World No.12 had the Gaultier (FRA) 3-0 (11-7, 11-4, 11-6) lishman fought back, winning Gaultier in straight games. sic, where he will face German answers, and was able to close Raphael Kandra (GER) bt Sourav Ghosal (IND) five straight points to send the The pair had met on the No.2 Raphael Kandra. out the match in straight games, 3-1 (10-12, 11-9, 11-4, 11-7) match into a fourth game. PSA World Tour eight times “When I saw the draw, I setting up a clash with Spain’s Gregoire Marche (FRA) bt Mohamed ElSherbini (EGY) 3-0 (11-8, 11-7, 11-5) The fourth sat nicely at prior to this clash, but their knew that playing him would Borja Golan in the last 16. Egyptian Youssef Ibrahim reached the last 16 after Mexico’s Cesar 4-Paull Coll (NZL) bt Baptiste Masotti (FRA) bt 6-6, but it was ElShorbagy last meeting came three years be really tough. Mentally, it “Obviously, it was not an Salazar was forced to withdraw due to injury. 3-0 (11-7, 11-5, 11-8). that was able to get his nose ago at the Cathay PacificS un is the toughest first match easy match. I know it was 3-0 in front, and he kept it there, Hung Kai Financial Hong you can get because of what but it was very close. I had to into it after being 7-4 down, Meanwhile, Spain’s former Wednesday Order of play eventually securing the match Kong Open, where ‘the Jackal’ he has achieved,” ElShorbagy dig really deep to get every sin- but he hit three balls into the World No.5 Borja Golan bat- 11am: Eain Yow Ng (MAS) vs Declan James (ENG) 11.45: Tom Richards (ENG) vs Lucas Serme (FRA) after an hour’s play on the took the win. explained. gle point and to play at a fast tin in the latter stages, allow- tled past Egypt’s World No.16 1.30pm: Mohd Abouelghar (EGY) vs 8-Joel Makin glass court. The World No. 2 After some lengthy early pace, which wasn’t easy at all. ing Coll to take the first. Omar Mosaad winning 11-7, 2.15: Shahjahan Khan (USA) vs M Rodriguez (COL) will not play Youssef Ibrahim exchanges, ElShorbagy was Rosner ousted I am happy to be through,” he The New Zealander, who 6-11, 11-6, 13-11. 4pm: James Willstrop (ENG) vs Greg Lobban in the third round, with the able to take control of the Egypt’s Fares Dessouky explained after the victory. reached the final of thePS A The World No. 26 Golan 4.45: Richie Fallows (ENG) vs 2-Ali Farag (EGY) 6.30: 5-Diego Elias (PER) vs Abdulla Al Tamimi (QAT) pair meeting for the first time first game. With some deci- caused the first major surprise Men’s World Championship at held off a fightback to reach 7.15: 3-Tarek Momen (EGY) vs Yousself Soliman (EGY) on the PSA World Tour. sions going against the former as he overcame World No.8 Si- Coll stays cool this very venue twelve months the last 16 of a Platinum event “He played really well. World No.1, the Egyptian took mon Rösner in straight games New Zealand’s World No.5 ago, established further con- for the first time since the That’s the way he plays and advantage of Gaultier’s frayed to knock the German out of Paul Coll got the better of trol in the second game, racing 2018 Qatar Classic. It was turning into an en- the way he likes playing and mental state to secure an early the PSA Platinum level Qatar Frenchman Baptiste Masotti into a 9-2 lead. He closed out It was a scrappy encounter joyable match between the two it was up to me to respond lead in the clash. Classic. for the second time in just six the second, before also doing with plenty of video referee de- players with both exchang- and up to me to find a way to Gaultier came out fighting The pair had only faced weeks. so in the third, as Masotti kept cisions, but Golan was able to ing quickfire rallies, however, win. Luckily I did that today,” at the start of the second game, each other twice on the PSA The pair met in the first making unforced errors. make the difference as he held World No.21 Salazar slipped ElShorbagy admitted. winning four of the first five World Tour before, but they round of the Manchester Coll moves through to the on in the fourth after seeing his whilst lunging into the front “The fourth was very tight points, but ElShorbagy soon had an average match time of Open, the firstPS A World third round of the Platinum first match ball saved to con- left corner at 10-10 in the third and it could have easily gone turned the game its head, win- over 75 minutes. This clash, Tour event held after the tour’s event where he will face another vert 13-11 on the tie-break and and was unable to recover to a fifth game. He is such a ning ten straight points to dou- though, was only just over half six-month suspension due to member of the French quartet move into the last 16 in Doha. handing the match to Ibrahim. great player and I have trained ble his advantage in the match. of that time, as Dessouky dom- the COVID-19 pandemic, with that featured at the WSF Men’s Golan will face the winner of 21-year-old Ibrahim has with him a few times down in ElShorbagy’s mental state inated throughout. the Kiwi taking the victory. World Team Squash Champi- Simon Rösner v Fares Dessouky enjoyed a strong season since Bristol. I know what he can do, was totally different to that The Egyptian took the first He did the same in this onships in Washington in 2019, for a place in the quarter finals. the PSA Tour restarted in Sep- I know how dangerous he is. of his last outing on the PSA game in just eight minutes, as he one in under 40 minutes, and World No.17 Gregoire Marche. “It was really tough,” said tember and will now feature He has so much potential, and World Tour, as he lost his way did not allow the ‘German Tree- was in control throughout the “That clash (in Manches- the Spaniard afterwards. in the last 16 of PSA Platinum I don’t think he knows how against Tarek Momen in the Chopper’ to find his rhythm at clash. There was some won- ter) was both our first matches Egypt’s World No.41 event for the second time in much potential he actually semi-finals of the CIBE gyp- all, giving up just three points in derful, free-flowing squash in back after a long break and I Youssef Ibrahim made the last a row after recovering from a has,” he added. tian Open last month. That the opening salvo. parts across the contest, espe- was a bit passive in that match, 16 after Mexico’s Cesar Salazar game down to draw level be- Also moving through to helped his to secure the vic- Rösner tried to fight back cially in the first game. Masotti I wasn’t aggressive enough on was forced to withdraw from fore Salazar’s injury awarded the last 16 was Egypt’s Mar- tory in straight games here over the course of the second was able to fight his way back court,” Coll said. their match due to injury. him a 3-1 victory. Unbeaten Lille held by stubborn 10-man Lyon, PSG move to top AFP after a fifth draw in nine out- signing for the club in Sep- drought following his 11 mil- Paris ings this term. tember as Niko Kovac’s side lion-euro ($13 million) move Bamba notched his fourth thrashed Bordeaux 4-0. from Germany. Lille lost ground on Ligue 1 goal of the campaign with a Monaco struck three times The 28-year-old tapped in a leaders Paris Saint-Germain terrific first-time effort after in as many minutes through second on 57 minutes as Mar- after a 1-1 draw at home to 10- an inviting lay-off from Turkey Wissam Ben Yedder, Gelson tins slid the ball across goal for man Lyon on Sunday but kept international Burak Yilmaz. Martins and Volland in the his unmarked team-mate. their unbeaten record this sea- The goal came moments first half to take control at the Nice moved up to fourth as son intact. after Mike Maignan stood tall Stade Louis II. Patrick Vieira’s team extended Jonathan Bamba curled at the other end to deny Karl Volland then grabbed an- their unbeaten domestic run in a fine 20-yard strike to give Toko Ekambi after the Cam- other in the second half as Mo- to five games with a 3-0 vic- Lille the lead but Zeki Celik’s eroon striker was played clean naco won for just the second tory at Angers. own goal just before half-time through. time in six matches to climb Rony Lopes put Nice ahead brought Lyon level. Lyon goalkeeper Anthony up to eighth place. on 11 minutes and Pierre Lees- The visitors played most of Lopes pawed away a long- France forward Ben Yed- Melou added a second from the second half a man down af- range shot from Yilmaz and der crashed home a spot-kick the spot. ter Brazilian defender Marcelo Bamba then fizzed just over, on 27 minutes after his header Hicham Boudaoui came was shown a second yellow but OL equalised when Hous- was handled by Pablo, with a off the bench to net a third as card for a foul on Bamba but sem Aouar’s drive smacked penalty awarded despite the Nice stayed four points behind Lille could not take advantage. Celik in the chest and flew past ball looping over Benoit Costil PSG. “The first yellow was very Maignan. and into the net following the Metz continued their fine harsh,” said Lyon coach Rudi The dismissal of Marcelo deflection. recent form with a 1-0 win at Garcia. “Quite frankly, it killed five minutes into the second Martins grabbed his first Nimes while Montpellier de- the match. I would like to have half prompted Garcia to with- goal since serving a six-month feated Saint-Etienne by the seen 95 minutes against Lille draw Aouar for centre-back ban for pushing a referee last same scoreline courtesy of a with 11 against 11. I’m not go- Djamel Benlamri, the Algerian season when he lunged at the goal from Englishman Stephy ing to say what I think... I’m Africa Cup of Nations winner far post to poke in a Ruben Mavididi. very annoyed because it be- who joined Lyon last month Lille’s French head coach Christophe Galtier gesture during the French L1 football match between Lille Aguilar cross. Reims beat Strasbourg 2-1 came difficult afterwards.” on a free transfer. LOSC and Olympique Lyonnais at the Pierre-Mauroy Stadium in Villeneuve d’Ascq, France, on Sunday. (AFP) And former Bayer Lev- while Dijon remain the only Lille stayed second but Lille were unable to erkusen forward Volland team without a victory follow- fell two points back of PSG transform their sustained and were held to a second Volland up and running tional Kevin Volland scored promptly headed in from a ing a goalless draw at home while Lyon moved up to sixth pressure into a winning goal consecutive draw. Earlier, Germany interna- his first goals for Monaco since Ben Yedder delivery to end his to Lorient. Sports Tuesday, November 3, 2020 13 Now in company of Qatari sports legends, Almoez Ali aims higher Asian Cup 2019 star joins Attiyah, Barshim, Tamimi and Al Meghessib as Red Bull athletes

lmoez Ali is a favour- Can we say that qualifying We’d have high level, intense, mates. It was tough, but the I was only 22 years old Has your European expe- ite name and one of the for the FIFA U-20 World tough morning and evening level of the training and the when I became the best scor- rience helped improving closest to the hearts of Cup is Almoez’s first drills day-in day-out, with coach’s guidance were very er in Asia. I am now 24, and your skills? the football fans in Qa- I am extremely proud to be achievement? players that were all of a pro- useful. The team also helped during these two years I’ve My experience in Europe tar. Immortalised in his in the same team alongside Qualifying for the FIFA fessional level, and played me enhance my skills. learned that psychological was indeed very beneficial. At takingA the podium as the top my brothers, namely my U-20 World Cup in New Zea- with major clubs, while I pressure is no myth though it a young age, I got to travel to scorer at the Asian Cup 2019; superhero and rally legend land was the actual kick-off of played with a minor team. Can you describe what can be relieved with concen- Belgium, Spain, and Austria, an unprecedented achieve- Nasser Al Attiyah, the high my career. We had in fact won There was a great gap in terms you feel joining the Red tration and continuous work. and this had a great impact ment for the national team, the AFC U-19 championship, of training capacities, and I Bull team that brings to- I will be focused on winning, on me and taught me self- Almoez’s exceptional talent in jump icon and world and reaching the World Cup had to work twice as hard to gether Qatar’s legends in and seizing all the opportuni- reliance. I was learning some- the limelight also raises champion Mutaz Essa was a dream come true. The come close to my Aspire team- the world of sport? ties for that end. The title it- thing new every day, such as the expectations for Barshim, the exceptional last time the national team It is wonderful to join self has caused discipline, commitment to the a bigger and bril- squash star Abdullah Al had qualified for the World the Red Bull athletes’ family me a lot of team, teamwork, and modern liant future. Tamimi, as well as Cup had been before 28 years, alongside the sports legends psycho- football that is played differ- Following the e-Sports FIFA champion and I had the honor of being here in Qatar. I am so glad to logical ently than in Asia in terms of start of his recent Ahmad Al Meghessib. the team’s top scorer in the My dream is to show an be part of the Red Bull fam- pres- offense, ball possession, at- partnership U-20 World Cup, when I was excellent performance with ily, and happier still to know sure at tacks through half-chances, with Red only 19 years old. that a giant world-class com- first todealing with the rival team’s Bull, Almoez What about your expe- the Qatar team at the FIFA pany, known for its support be hon- strengths and weaknesses, and discloses rience with the Aspire World Cup 2022. To achieve for sports and athletes all est, but it many other European tricks. key things Academy? that, my plan is to keep over the world, has got my was eased with in his life The Aspire Acad- learning more and more back. I am extremely proud time, and I can now play with You will be one of the big- that are How did you emy phase was very every day, in order to to be in the same team along- much more tran- gest names in the Qatar of interest reach the important and present a special and side my brothers, namely my quility nd self 2022 Word Cup. How do for every apex of glo- tough for me as a superhero and rally legend control. you see that? profes- ry at such a player at such a honorable performance Nasser Al Attiyah, the high Competing in the World sional soc- young age? young age. level for my team and my jump icon and world cham- Cup has been my dream ever cer player. As a country at the World Cup. pion Mutaz Essa Barshim, since I was a child. It is the From his young football the exceptional squash most exciting event that eve- early days player, I had star Abdullah Al Tamimi, ry football player wishes and to how his big dreams to as well as e-Sports FIFA dreams to take part in. The career de- become a star champion Ahmad Al best thing about this 2022 veloped, like the Qatari players Meghessib. Bar- World Cup is that we will en- the lessons I used to watch, such shim and Tamimi joy home advantage and we learnt from vari- as Khalfan Ibrahim, used to be my class- will be playing among our ous experiences, the Hassan El Haydos mates at the Aspire own football fans in Qatar. future prospects, and the top-scorer Academy, and I’ve My dream is to show an ex- the focus on Qa- Sebastian. My ambi- seen with my own cellent performance with tar’s participation in tion was to reach that eyes how Red Bull the Qatar national team. the 2022 World Cup level of accomplish- took them under its To achieve that, my plan and other continental ments. With the help of wings. is to keep learning more tournaments, as well God, I have been able to and more every day, in as discussing the right achieve such scores and Has the Asia top order to present a spe- balance that a top player even more. This is a fruit scorer title put cial and honorable per- ought to strike. of the collective efforts of you under addi- formance level for my Excerpts from an in- the team I play with, who tional pres- team and my country at terview: helped me reach the top. sure? the World Cup. (TNN)

Aspire Academy Global ‘Virtual’ Summit on Anything possible for Liverpool despite Van Dijk Football Performance & Science on Nov 5 setback: Alexander-Arnold he Aspire Academy will bring together The previous five years AFP we want to achieve and what we football experts from have seen some of the Bergamo can achieve. all over the world for world’s leading youth “Now knowing we can aT virtual “Aspire Academy Trent Alexander-Arnold is achieve these things, we know football coaches and Global Summit on Football confidentLiverpool can still we can go far in the Champions Performance and Science” on most influential interna- aspire to win the Champions League, we can go far in the title November 5. tional figures in world League and Premier League race. Knowing that gives us the The previous five years have football representing even without the talismanic belief that anything can happen. seen some of the world’s lead- 50 elite clubs and fed- presence of Virgil van Dijk. “No matter the setbacks or ing youth football coaches and erations come together The Dutch defender is ex- the players we lose to injury we most influential international pected to miss the rest of the can still achieve these things.” figures in world football repre- at iconic locations season after suffering cruciate Diogo Jota’s fast start to senting 50 elite clubs and feder- starting in Paris, Berlin, ligament damage in a conten- life at Anfield after a £40 mil- ations come together at iconic Amsterdam, London and tious Merseyside derby against lion ($52 million) move from locations starting in Paris, Ber- last year in Doha for the Everton last month. Wolves in September has lin, Amsterdam, London and But since then Liverpool played a major part in Liver- last year in Doha for the Aspire Aspire Academy Global have picked up maximum pool’s recovery from a humiliat- Academy Global Summit. Summit. points from four games to move ing 7-2 thrashing at Aston Villa The 2020 edition will be the back top of the Premier League a month ago. first to be conducted remotely drid (Spain), AFC Ajax (Neth- and their Champions League The Portuguese has scored due to the current coronavirus erlands), Benfica SC, Porto FC group. Jurgen Klopp’s men the winner against Sheffield pandemic environment. (Portugal), Club Atletico Boca ended a 30-year wait to win a United and West Ham in the Summit organisers, As- Juniors, Club Atletico River league title earlier this year, a last two league games and pire Academy have opted for Plate (Argentina), Esperance season after winning the Cham- opened the scoring in a 2-0 win a Fellows for this virtual Sum- Sportive de Tunis, (Tunisia) pions League. over Midtjylland last time out in mit and will feature four of and K.A.S Eupen (Belgium), And Alexander-Arnold be- the Champions League. “He’s in selected experts from across Major League Soccer (USA) lieves that experience is key to the best age, 23, already expe- the globe and from different training methodology of youth as well as the Federations of overcoming the obstacles they rienced, already played a lot in sports who will give talks of 15 football players to enhance Qatar, England, France, Italy, face this season. the Premier League, he’s a re- minutes each. their psycho-physical perfor- South Korea, Argentina and “All that matters is the circle ally good boy and a really good The topic matter will be mance. Launched by Aspire Mexico will be joining online. we are in, the team we are in,” signing,” said Klopp. about and around real experi- Academy in 2014 with the goal Following the four talks, said Alexander-Arnold, ahead “We never hold players ences from diverse spheres of to embrace, gather and lead the attendees will be split into of Tuesday’s Champions League back in the beginning it’s just life, all meant to use the sto- the best practitioners in order groups of 15 people and get in- game away at Atalanta. that players usually need time ries from different areas and to consolidate and develop the volved in parallel workshops “On the outside people have to adapt, but I knew before that expertise to introduce new knowledge pool in the world with open debates and discus- opinions and say things, but as it will not take too long for him concepts that for the Aspire of football performance. The sions built and based on con- long as we are focused on what because of the way Wolves play. Fellows members could bring sonalities from the world of tional initiative and the Aspire activities lean on the corner- tent shared from the stories by about means and ways to en- sports. Former Footballer Gi- in the World Fellows program stone of the Aspire Academy Vialli, Vio, Trouabal and Debs. hance their own experiences. anluca Vialli, Paralympian Bebe grew exponentially into a Global Summit and the Fel- The Summit will hear from a Speaking ahead of the 6th Vio, Athletic Sprinter Jean- world-leading community of lows Gatherings. presentation on research survey edition, Professor Valter Di Sal- Charles Trouabal and Sébast- experts with the goal to become Amongst the attendees recently designed by the Aspire vo, Aspire Academy’s Executive ien Debs headline the 2020 the central figure pushing the to this year’s virtual Summit Fellows scientific committee Director of the event said, “In Aspire Academy Global Sum- boundaries of the know-how will be coaches and football that will be part of the second an extraordinary year during mit and their stories will be the about football performance”. performance and science ex- common research on “Organi- which our normal lives have core discussion for the ensuing Aspire in the World Fel- perts from the 50 elite Clubs zational structures and working been altered by the coronavirus workshops. Aspire in the World lows is the world’s leading and Federations. The attend- practice of elite youth football pandemic, we have all had to Fellows program started in 2014 Community in the develop- ees will join representatives academies”. This community al- adjust to the new environment even during this pandemic pe- ment of the performance of such us Liverpool FC, Man- ready published a study on “Tal- and Aspire in the World Fel- riod, we have continued sharing youth football players. It was chester United FC, Tottenham ent Identification”. lows are out to do the same. knowledge on our web platform born out of an interest to cre- Hotspur FC (England), Paris The event will conclude “This year the on-line Sum- https://fellows.aspire.qa which ate a platform to gather and Saint-Germain FC, AS Mo- with a sneak peek presenta- mit edition will seek to let the boasts well over 280 Fellows synergize the know-how of naco (France), Juventus FC, tion of the next two editions Fellows derive inspiration and presentations. worldwide expertise to of- AS Roma, Inter Milan FC, AC of the Aspire Academy Global motivation from the real-life “Over the years, Aspire fer recommendations for the Milan (Italy), FC Barcelona, Summit towards the Qatar stories shared by different per- Academy leading an interna- management and modern Real Madrid FC, Atletico Ma- 2022 World Cup. Liverpool’s English defender Trent Alexander-Arnold (right). (AFP) 14 Tuesday, November 3, 2020 Sports Ibrahimovic flirts with Sheikh Joaan attends IOC meeting international return amid age-defying form AFP media channels in a Sweden from international football Kessie’s 18th-minute opener Stockholm kit with the message “Long after Euro 2016, has been in before scoring the winning time no see”. superb form since the start of goal from an acrobatic bicy- Zlatan Ibrahimovic on However when asked by the new Serie A season. cle kick with seven minutes Monday sent a signal that Swedish sports daily Sport- His haul of seven goals in remaining. he might be considering bladet, Sweden’s team man- just four matches has made Sweden face Denmark in an international comeback ager Stefan Pettersson said him the league’s top scorer a friendly match on Novem- as he continues to produce he had no recent contact with despite missing two of Milan’s ber 11 before taking on Croa- show-stopping displays Ibrahimovic. six Serie A matches after test- tia and France in the Nations for AC Milan that defy his Sportbladet also reports ing positive for coronavirus. League over the course of the advancing years. the Swedish Football Federa- On Sunday he starred as following week. Ibrahimovic, who turned tion has not contacted AC Mi- unbeaten Milan won 2-1 at They are bottom of Group HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of Qatar Olympic Committee, took part in the third 39 last month, posted a pic- lan about the player. Udinese to maintain top spot 4 in League A after losing all meeting of the Commission for Public Affairs and Social Development through Sport of the International ture of himself on his social Ibrahimovic, who retired in Serie A, setting up Franck four of their matches so far. Olympic Committee (IOC) which was held via videoconferencing on Sunday. CONCACAF Champions League to be staged at single location AFP CONCACAF said three controlled environment Los Angeles quarter-finals which already for all the players, coaches, played first leg games in team staff and officials who The pandemic-interrupted March would be completed will participate.” 2020 CONCACAF Champions with their second legs at the These would included a League will be completed at a US venue. Away teams from “high-frequency” Covid-19 single location in the United the first legs would be re- testing regime before and States next month, CON- garded as home teams in the during the competition, CON- CACAF said on Monday. return fixture. CACAF said. The tournament for The remaining quarter- clubs from the North Amer- final,between Los Angeles FC Draw: ica, Central America and the and Mexico’s Cruz Azul, would Quarterfinals(Ties to be played Caribbean (CONCACAF) will be held as a single-game elimi- December 15/16, first leg be played from December nation tie, as the first leg had scores in brackets where ap- 15-22 at a yet-to-be deter- not been played. plicable): mined US venue. Two semi-finals and the fi- CD Olimpia (HON)(2) vs Mon- The move from CON- nal will also be one-off single treal Impact (CAN) (1) CACAF mirrors the strategy leg games, CONCACAF said. Atlanta United (USA) (0) vs Club used by European football offi- CONCACAF said exten- America (MEX) (3) cials earlier this year regarding sive Covid-19 safety proto- Tigres UANL (MEX) (1) vs New the UEFA Champions League, cols would be in force for York City FC (USA) (0) AC Milan’s Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic (centre) celebrates with team mates after scoring during the Italian Serie A match between when the climax of the tourna- the games, in order to pro- Los Angeles FC (USA) vs Cruz against Udinese at the Friuli Stadium, alias “Dacia Arena” in Udine on Sunday. (AFP) ment took place in Portugal. vide a “safe and highly Azul (MEX). Reduced prize money ‘best’ Coronavirus has devastated rugby’s tennis can expect: Lopez finances, says World Rugby’s Gosper

AFP “We have to be aware of the It’s a problem that is affect- AFP the wealthiest in the northern Paris situation that the world is liv- ing every single person in the London hemisphere. ing and how everyone is facing world. People are dying,” added However, their CEO Bill Spanish veteran Feliciano these challenging times around the 39-year-old, who is also the The financial fallout for rugby Sweeney predicted last week Lopez said on Monday that the the world. tournament director of the Ma- from the coronavirus pandem- they are looking at a potential vastly reduced prize money on “For now I don’t see any drid Open. ic has been “devastating” with short-term impact of around offer for tennis players is the hope on prize money. I think it “I think it’s fair to say that World Rugby effectively oper- £145 million ($187 million) in “best we can have” after set- will stay the same for a while.” we are very fortunate and we ating like a “central bank”, the lost revenues. ting up a Paris Masters second- Paris Masters tournament are very lucky. governing body’s CEO Brett The RFU is seeking help round tie against Rafael Nadal. director Guy Forget has said “First of all, we are able to Gosper said on Monday. from the British government. The final ATP Masters that the event had been helped play, and of course we have European unions have Their Irish counterparts, the event of the season started at financially by the other Masters a significant reduction in the been particularly badly affect- IRFU, on Monday received Bercy Arena on Monday behind series events and the ATP. prize money. But I think it will ed due to the ban on specta- 18 million euros from the closed doors and just days after Organisers were expecting stay the same. tors attending matches since state, which will help deal France began a second corona- to welcome 1,000 fans each “It has to stay the same, the season resumed in mid- Toulouse’s French centre Sofiane Guitoune (left) is challenged by Stade with a record deficit of 35.7 virus lockdown. day to Bercy Arena, but instead because the tournaments, they August after it was originally Français’ French centre Jonathan Danty (R) during the French Top 14 million euros” The winner of this year’s had to refund the tickets after cannot do better. This is what it halted by the coronavirus out- rugby union match between Stade Français and Stade Toulousain at - ‘A bumper World Cup’ tournament will pocket just French President Emmanuel is right now.” break in March. the Jean-Bouin Stadium in Paris on Sunday. (AFP) -Gosper, 61, said hopefully the over 20 percent of the cheque Macron announced the new Lopez will face Nadal on Fans did however at- sport can survive, providing taken home by 2019 champion lockdown measures last week. Wednesday in his fellow Span- tend the recent Bledisloe Cup biggest stadiums. devastating it will be. things return to some form of Novak Djokovic. But Lopez says that players iard’s first match since winning games hosted by New Zealand “It has been devastat- “In the near future we normality next year. “I want to be clear. I think need to count themselves lucky a record-extending 13th French and will also be permitted ing from a revenue point of are going to be getting some “We’re operating a little this is... The best we can have to be able to play at all, after Open title last month. when Australia host the Rugby view,” the Australian said in a good broadcast revenues bit as a central bank, trying right now,” Lopez said after his the ATP and WTA Tours were The world number 64 has Championship. conference call. but the rest of the picture is to advance monies to these 7-6 (13/11), 6-1 first-round win suspended between March and beaten Nadal on four occasions, Gosper said it was logical “The more reliant you are pretty weak.” unions to see them through over former runner-up Filip August earlier this year. including in each of their last the hardest-hit unions were on game hospitality and tick- England’s Rugby Football from a cash-flow point of Krajinovic. “This is not only tennis. two meetings. the largest ones with the eting particularly, the more Union (RFU) is traditionally view,” he said. Nation prepares to stop for a Melbourne Cup behind closed doors

AFP sions, radios and live streams. For Tiger Moth’s jockey told reporters. Melbourne Melbourne emerged from Kerrin McEvoy, who last “I liked the way he looked months of coronavirus lock- month claimed the Aus$15 mil- the other morning and you can Australia’s “race that down last week, sparking hopes lion Everest for the third time make a case for a lot of them.” stops a nation” will Tuesday that some spectators would be in Sydney, the draw couldn’t He also pinpointed as be staged in front of empty allowed, only for organisers to have been worse as he targets dangers the Caulfield Cup grandstands, devoid of the decide it was too soon. a fourth victory. The four-year- winner Verry Elleegant and roars from tens of thousands “While we are very dis- old stallion will start from gate fourth-placed Prince Of Ar- of punters when the Mel- appointed not to be able to 23, the second widest. ran, last year’s Melbourne bourne Cup is run behind welcome our members and Another fancied horse Cup runner-up. closed doors for the first time racegoers to Cup Week, we and this year’s Cox Plate win- Prince of Arran, who was in its long history. understand the (Victoria) ner, Sir Dragonet, fared better third in the 2018 Melbourne Held on the first Tuesday government’s commitment to with gate 14 while Caulfield Cup behind Cross Counter, of November since 1876, the keeping our community safe,” Cup runner-up Anthony Van will be ridden this year by gift- punishing 3200 metre (two- said Victoria Racing chairman Dyck, with Winx jockey Hugh ed female jockey Jamie Kah. mile) handicap is so impor- Amanda Elliott. Bowman in the saddle, will Last year’s winner, the tant that race day is a public With cricket’s Boxing Day spring from gate 3. locally-bred Vow and Declare, holiday in the state that hosts Test match, the Australian Tiger Moth, trained by is back for another crack but is it, Victoria, with the winning Open tennis and Australian Aidan O’Brien and a narrow carrying more weight and not horse becoming a household Formula One Grand Prix all second in this year’s Irish considered a major contender. name in Australia. scheduled to take place in the Derby, will be making only his Chris Waller, trainer of Hordes of colourfully- next few months, the Mel- A handout photo taken and released on November 2, 2020 by Racing Photos shows Irish horse Tiger Moth enjoy- fifth start and McEvoy knows now retired record-breaking dressed spectators usually bourne Cup heralds the return ing a sand roll after galloping at Werribee Racecourse, ahead of the Melbourne Cup to be run on Tuesday. (AFP) he is up against it. superstar mare Winx, has won flock to Flemington for a boozy of top-level sport to the city. “I think Anthony Van Dyck almost everything in racing day out, but the track will be power, the Melbourne Cup has tional horses, mostly Irish and draw at the weekend, but heads will be hard to beat,” McEvoy, except the Melbourne Cup and eerily quiet this year because of McEvoy targets fourth win Aus$8 million (US$5.6 mil- British, despite the pandemic. into the showpiece as the early who rode Brew to success in saddles New Zealand-bred Covid-19 restrictions with fans Regarded as the ultimate lion) at stake and a third of the The fancied Tiger Moth favourite alongside fellow Irish 2000, Almandin in 2016 and Verry Elleegant and Finche to instead huddled around televi- test of stamina and staying 24-strong field are interna- was handed a horror barrier raider Anthony Van Dyck. Cross Counter two years ago, try to break his duck. Sports Tuesday, November 3, 2020 15 Charge d’Affaires Ambassador of United States of America meets QFA President QFA DOHA

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, Presi- dent of the Qatar Football As- sociation (QFA), on Monday received in his office HE Greta C Holtz, Chargé d’Affaires Am- bassador of the United States of America, and her accompa- nying delegation. The reception was at- tended Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Mohannadi, Vice-President of QFA, Mansour Al Ansari, General-Secretary of QFA, Ali Daoud, Executive Director of the Office of QFA President, and Mushtaq Al Waili, Execu- tive Director of the Strategic and Institutional Planning Of- fice of QFA. The QFA president re- ceived the American delega- tion to discuss strengthening Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, President of the Qatar Football Association (QFA), was presented with a memento and a souvenir by HE Greta C Holtz, Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador of USA on Monday. of relations between the two countries. ture possibilities to develop munication in the interest of participation in the Gold Cup QFA continued progress in the best players from around commemorative shields were The two also discussed is- the relations further, football in both countries. championship organized by times to come. the globe. exchanged. sues of common interest. During the meeting, the Qatar’s on-going prepa- the CONCACAF. The event Holtz appreciated the role The US diplomat said she The QFA President pre- The QFA president un- two officials discussed to ways ration to host the 2022 FIFA will be hosted by the US from played by the State of Qatar would be extending all help to sented the official jersey of derlined the distinguished to develop future football co- World Cup was also discussed July 10 until August 1 next in the world of sport, noting facilitate Qatar and the US in the Qatar national team to the relations between the Qatari operation falling within the during the meeting. year 2021. that the host of the 2022 FIFA developing their sports coop- Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador and American football fed- framework of exchanging ex- The two officials also The American Chargé World Cup has hosted a series eration further. decorated with her name and erations, pointing out the fu- periences and regular com- talked about Qatar’s debut d’Affaires Ambassador wished of top sports events, attracting At the end of the meeting, bearing the number 22.

QSL names Best Coach, Players for September & October

Al Rayyan face Ahli seeking first win Tribune News Network October and will face Al Sadd Doha in the final on 18th December. The Wolves beat Al Duhail 4-1 Seeking to strengthen their in the other semifinal. Al Sadd midfielder Santi Cazorla, Al Sadd coach Xavi Hernandez, and Al Gharafa’s Human Al Ameen have position in the 2020-21 season Al Arabi are placed second been named as QNB Stars League’s Best Player, Coach and U-23 Player for the months of September of Ooredoo Cup, Al Rayyan with seven points. They had and October. will face Al Ahli in Round 4 of beaten Al Ahli 5-1 and Umm Cazorla scored four goals and made four assists in the five matches he’s played. The Spainiard joined his their Group B clash at the Al Salal 3-0 before being held 1-1 former international teammate Xavi at Al Sadd in July. “This is a new era for me,” he had said. Arabi Stadium on Tuesday at by Al Rayyan in Round 3. The 35-year-old has played 81 times for Spain and won Euro 2008 and Euro 2012. 5.15pm. Xavi excelled for Al Sadd with his team scoring a total of 20 goals which conceding only four in the five Al Rayyan could open their Al Rayyan had lost 1-4 matches. Humam Al Ameen bought to light his talent, scoring 26 successful passes during the 440 min- account only in the last round utes of his atcion time on the field in the five matches played.(TNN) following their 1-1 draw with to Al Kharaitiyat and 0-2 Al Arabi. The Lions are fourth to Al Gharafa in Round in the group with one point. 1 and 2 respectively They have the same number of Qatar takes part point and goal difference (-5) while Al Ahli are lying at as Umm Salal, but are placed the bottom of Group B Delhi seal second spot in IPL in meeting of better by virtue of having with one point that they scored more number of goals heads of (2 as against Umm Salal’s 1). earned from their 1-1 Al Rayyan had lost 1-4 to draw with Umm Salal in play-offs, Bangalore qualify too Arab Sports Al Kharaitiyat and 0-2 to Al Round 3. Gharafa in Round 1 and 2 re- Federations spectively while Al Ahli are AFP eliminator on Friday. lying at the bottom of Group Al Kharaitiyat vs Umm Dubai Delhi bowlers stood out QNA B with one point that they Salal at Al Khor Stadium with Nortje returning figures Doha earned from their 1-1 draw On the same day, Al Pacemen Anrich Nortje and of 3-33 and Rabada taking two with Umm Salal in Round 3. Kharaitiyat will meet Umm Kagiso Rabada combined to wickets to lead the IPL bowling The Qatar Boxing and Wres- The Brigadiers have the Salal in Round 4 (Group B) help Delhi Capitals take sec- with 25 wickets in 14 games. tling Federation and the Qatar same number of point as Al match at the Al Khor Stadium ond spot in the Indian Premier “I feel that the bowlers Table Tennis Federation par- Rayyan and Umm Salal, but at 7.30pm. League play-offs with a win were really up with their plans ticipated via videoconferenc- found themselves bottom- Al Kharaitiyat are cur- over Royal Challengers Banga- and knew what they had to ing in the meeting of the heads placed on goal difference (-6 rently third in the group with lore on Monday. execute,” said Delhi skipper of Arab sports federations as against -5 of both Al Rayyan six points, behind Al Gharafa Shreyas Iyer. with the participation of about and Umm Salal). (nine points) and Al Arabi “Mumbai are one of the 50 presidents, vice-presidents, Al Ahli had lost 1-5 to Al (seven points), that they have best teams in the tournament. and secretary-general. Arabi and 0-2 to Al Kharaitiyat from their victories over Al We need to keep things simple, President of the Qatar Box- in Round 1 and 2 respectively. Rayyan (4-1) and Al Ahli (2-0) I think we’ve played good that’s what we discussed in the ing and Wrestling Federation Both Al Rayyan and Al Ahli in the first two rounds. enough cricket in this meetings. Stick to the basics.” (QBWF) Yousuf Ali Al Kazim are winless, but they still have However, Al Kharaitiyat tournament to qualify. We Ravichandran Ashwin got and, President of the Qatari chances of reaching the knock- suffered a 1-3 defeat at the can be more brave in the the key wicket of Kohli for 29 and Arab Table Tennis Fed- out quarterfinals. hands of Al Gharafa in Round back end, probably be and Nortje, who had earlier erations Khalil Ahmed Al Mo- 4. So The Thunders will be better in the powerplay dropped the skipper on 13 in hannadi praised the meeting Al Gharafa look to keep up keen to get back on the win- the outfield, struck twice in an and presented the activities of winning run against ning path when they cross (with the ball) which has over to dent Bangalore’s hopes the Arab boxing and table ten- Al Arabi swords with Umm Salal. been our strength. of a big total. nis federations, and the coro- Al Gharafa face Al Arabi in Umm Salal are placed fifth Nortje, who bowled the navirus (COVID-19) impact Round 4 (Group B) at the Al in Group B with only a point RCB skipper Virat Kohli quickest ball ever in the IPL 97 on the programs and competi- Arabi Stadium on Tuesday at they collected from their 1-1 mph (156.22 kph) last month, tions of the two federations, in 7.30pm. draw with Al Ahli in Round 3. Virat Kohli’s Bangalore, sent back opener Devdutt addition to plans and tourna- Al Gharafa are the only The Orange Fortress had lost who are chasing their maiden Delhi Capitlas’ Shikhar Dhawan and Ajinkya Rahane during their 88- Padikkal for 50 and Chris ments to be organized accord- team in the tournament with 0-2 to Al Gharafa in Round 1 IPL title along with Delhi, also run second-wicket stand against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Morris for nought. ing to the planned agenda. an all-win record and have the and then 0-3 to Al Arabi. made the play-offs despite their IPL at Abu Dhabi on Sunday. The left-right batting com- The conference agenda in- most number of points so far. Al Rayyan, Umm Salal and six-wicket loss in Abu Dhabi. bine of Dhawan, who scored cluded speeches and interven- The Cheetahs are topping the Al Ahli are all on one point, “It’s a mixed bag. you has been our strength.” Delhi will clash with Mum- 54, and Rahane, who made 60, tions by heads of Arab sports group with nine points. but Al Rayyan are placed come to games to try and get The South African bowl- bai in the first qualifier on put on a key 88-run second- federations, in addition to They defeated Umm Salal ahead of Umm Salal by virtue a result your way,” said Kohli, ing duo of Nortje and Rabada Thursday and the loser will get wicket stand to set up Delhi’s discussing efforts made by the and Al Rayyan by an identi- of having scored more number whose team ended the league shared five wickets between another chance in the second win after four losses. General Secretariat during the cal 2-0 margin in the first two of goals (2 as against Umm phase with seven wins and them as Delhi restricted Ban- qualifier to make the final on previous period. The meeting rounds, and beat Al Kharaiti- Salal’s 1) after both teams had seven losses. galore to 152 for seven. November 10. Scores: approved recommendations yat 3-1 in Round 3. same goal difference (-5). Al “I think we’ve played good Shikhar Dhawan and Bangalore will meet either Delhi Capitals 154 for 4 (Ra- of the conference of secretar- Al Arabi are also on a high, Ahli were pushed behind with enough cricket in this tourna- Ajinkya Rahane scored half- Sunrisers Hyderabad, who need hane 60, Dhawan 54, Ahmed ies-general of Arab sports fed- having qualified for the Amir a goal difference of -6. ment to qualify. We can be centuries as Delhi completed to win this season’s last league 2-26) beat Royal Challengers erations, which was held on Cup final after a gap of long Umm Salal, in their bid more brave in the back end, their chase in 19 overs to be game against Mumbai on Tues- Bangalore 152 for 7 (Padikkal July 16, 2020, as well as the 26 years. The Dream Team de- to keep their knockout hopes probably be better in the pow- placed behind holders and ta- day to book their last-four spot, 50, de Villiers 35, Nortje 3-33) unified statute of the games of feated Al Markhiya 2-0 in the alive, will surely give Al erplay (with the ball) which ble-toppers Mumbai Indians. or Kolkata Knight Riders in the by six wickets. Arab sports federations. first semifinal played on 30th Kharaitiyat a tough fight. 16 Tuesday, November 3, 2020 The Last Word QF members help advance personalised health care in Qatar

one of the awardees, with a professor at QF partner to explore functional genom- Joint research programme project that aims to improve university Weill Cornell ic studies and diagnose in- the treatment of paediat- Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), herited immunodeficiency enables personalised healthcare ric leukaemia in the Middle whose project explores drug diseases, to provide patients solutions for Qatari patients East. resistance mechanisms in in Qatar with a definitive mo- “Nowadays, in Qatar and triple-negative breast cancer lecular diagnosis. Tribune News Network variants for use in tailored other Arab countries, the (TNBC) patients. “Our study Speaking about the con- Doha personal therapies for the treatment protocols for pae- will explore whether the Qa- tribution that the PPM call unique genetic profiles of diatric leukaemia are mod- tari population carries any makes to the advancement Five research projects aim- Qatari patients. This will elled after US and European specific pathogenic variants of personalised medicine, Dr ing to support and advance support the establishment of clinical trials,” said Dr Al which puts it at risk,” said Dr Abdul Sattar Al Taie, execu- Qatar’s precision medicine infrastructure for the clini- Mulla. “Therefore, a novel Chouchane. tive director of QNRF, said: and genomic research infra- cal implementation of preci- model of personalised medi- Dr Borbala Mifsud, as- “To benefit from the world- structure have been awarded sion medicine, with the goal cine is needed for Qatari pa- sistant professor, College of class genomic infrastructures grants by Qatar National of to improving the quality of tients. The fourth cycle of the PPM programme saw 30 research proposals Health and Life Sciences at and wealth of resources of Research Fund (QNRF) and healthcare provided to peo- “This project aims to do received and evaluated, with five being chosen to receive grants of Hamad Bin Khalifa Universi- Qatar Biobank, QNRF, and Qatar Genome Programme ple in Qatar. just that by accomplishing up to $700,000 for a period of up to four years. ty, a member of QF, is anoth- Qatar Genome Programme, – both members of Qatar The fourth cycle of the a deep understanding of the er awardee, whose research we have launched four suc- Foundation (QF) – under PPM programme saw 30 re- genetic background for the Texas A&M University at mathematical analysis tools project aims to identify clini- cessive PPM calls.” the Path towards Precision search proposals received main toxicities of, and re- Qatar (Tamuq), also received and software enabling early cally actionable variants for Dr Said Ismail, director of Medicine (PPM) research and evaluated, with five be- sponses to, drugs used for an award for his project that diagnosis of different pro- therapy response in rheu- Qatar Genome Programme, programme. ing chosen to receive grants the treatment of paediatric facilitates the early diagnosis teinopathy diseases, like Alz- matoid arthritis, juvenile idi- said: “PPM is our flagship The joint funding grant of up to $700,000 for a pe- leukaemia in Qatari children, of neurodegenerative disor- heimer’s, and help improve opathic arthritis and Crohn’s joint funding programme, promotes and supports riod of up to four years. to provide them with the best ders. “Our goal is to develop the local healthcare sector,” disease. aimed at leveraging precision genomics research to pro- Dr Naima Al Mulla, sen- possible treatment options.” specialised instrumentation he said. Dr Amel Hassan, senior medicine research in Qatar mote drug discovery and ex- ior attending physician at QF Dr Milivoj Belic, profes- based on lasers, optics and Another grant awar- attending physician at Sidra and helping move outcomes ploit patient specific genomic member Sidra Medicine, is sor at QF partner university light detectors, as well as dee is Dr Lotfi Chouchane, Medicine, will use the award from bench to bedside. WHO D-G among high-profile Future Artificial Intelligence models should be based on guests to speak on COVID-19 human values: QF professor

Tribune News Network at virtual WISH 2020 summit Doha With technology being innovated Qatar Foundation’s global health initiative will be having its focus on the pandemic and improved at a rapid pace, Artifi- cial Intelligence (QI) is creating a huge Tribune News Network qualitative shift in the way humans ac- Doha complish tasks – what would once take hours now takes minutes, and is done Director-General of the with minimal effort. World Health Organization “AI is a conscious and systematic ef- (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghe- fort that human beings make to enhance breyesus has been announced as their mental and physical abilities,” says the latest in a line of high-profile Dr Georgios Mikros, professor in Mas- speakers who will be appearing ter of Arts in Digital Humanities and Dr Georgios Mikros at the virtual 2020 edition of the Societies, at the College of Humanities World Innovation Summit for and Social Sciences (CHSS), at Qatar They are vital to developing the scien- Health (WISH) taking place from Foundation’s Hamad Bin Khalifa Uni- tific and technological foundations for November 15 to 19. versity (HBKU). AI that are beneficial to humans and In addition to Dr Tedros, “AI systems have been designed humanity according to ethical, social several international decision- Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Dr Michael Ryan Dr Victor Dzau to solve a real problem for humans in and cultural values.” makers have so far confirmed various application domains. Their With a strong belief that humani- that they will be participating in As part of the same highly an- man security. spectives on the current pan- performance is directly related to the ties should be part of the foundation of the conference to discuss global ticipated session, Anders Tegnell, Others at the forefront of the demic, which has highlighted the narrowness of their scope and the ab- AI, Dr Mikros underlines that humani- responses to COVID-19. state epidemiologist of Sweden’s global fight against COVID-19 gaps in universal health coverage stractness of the task. In well-defined ties should provide the roadmap for In his role as the head of the Public Health Agency and the confirmed as speakers at WISH across the world. Our theme of closed problems, where vast data exist, the future development of AI, enabling WHO, Dr Tedros is currently at architect of Sweden’s COVID-19 2020 include Dr Michael Ryan, ‘One World Our Health’ this year AI systems deliver what they are de- technologies for systems that seamlessly the centre of efforts to coordi- response, will speak about his na- executive director of WHO describes a mission to catalyse signed to provide.” fit with complicated social settings and nate an international health re- tion’s approach to the virus. Health Emergencies Program; collaborative action and, through However, as the application domain dynamically adapt to changes in our en- sponse to the pandemic. Prior to Tegnell had a vital role in Dr David Nabarro, WHO Special dialogue and innovation, contrib- is becoming wider, the task is becom- vironment to empower people. being elected Director-General Sweden’s response to the 2009 Envoy on COVID-19; Dr Victor ute to creating a healthier world. ing increasingly general in scope, and Dr Mikros noted that the human of the WHO in 2017 he was Ethi- H1N1 pandemic and as a physi- Dzau, president of the USA’s We are therefore delighted to be the training data are sparser, then the mind offers highly abstract and complex opia’s health minister and, in cian, he has devoted his life to National Academy of Medicine; welcoming so many influential AI systems become increasingly unable cognitive functions that are hard to repli- 2011, he was awarded the Jimmy the struggle against infectious and Dr Jerome Kim, director- voices to our upcoming summit.” to achieve the required level of perfor- cate artificially. For an AI system to simu- and Rosalynn Carter Humani- diseases, working for the WHO in general of the International Away from COVID-19, speak- mance, according to Dr Mikros. late the human mind, it should at least tarian Award in recognition of Laos on vaccination programmes Vaccine Institute. ers confirmed to date include Mi- He believes AI systems should be en- develop a causal model of the world that his contributions to the field of and later fighting the Ebola out- Event attendees will also hear chelle Bachelet, United Nations gaged in real-life applications only when supports explanation and understanding, public health. break in what was then Zaire from Dr Donald Hopkins, vice- High Commissioner on Human tested thoroughly in large-scale, highly rather than merely solving pattern recog- COVID-19 will feature heav- (now DR Congo) in 1995. president and director of Health- Rights and former president of diversified experimental conditions. nition problems, as well as grasp funda- ily across the prestigious five-day WISH has also confirmed care Programmes at The Carter Chile; Dr Tom Catena, globally- Their performance should be sufficient mental and intuitive concepts of physics gathering of global health leaders. a keynote address by Peter Center, and the man who suc- recognised humanitarian and and stable even when data are sparse and psychology and learning-to-learn in Dame Sally Davies, UK Spe- Sands, executive director of cessfully lead the fight to eradi- inaugural Chair of the Aurora and fragmented. order to acquire and generalise knowl- cial Envoy on Antimicrobial The Global Fund. cate smallpox from the planet. Humanitarian Initiative; and Dr Mikros notes that humanities edge to new tasks and situations rapidly. Resistance, will address global He will focus on how respons- More names will be added over award-winning American actress must be seen as the cover of this tech- He indicated that the effects of AI in responses to COVID-19 during a es to COVID-19 have placed the the coming days. and philanthropist Eva Longoria, nological ecosystem. “Humanities is the our societies are already profound. “In special panel discussion. fight againstA IDS, tuberculosis There will also be sessions who will deliver a keynote ad- bridge that links the new digital era to the near future, we expect this change Speaking at WISH 2016, then (TB) and malaria at risk. Stud- focusing on the mental health dress to summit attendees. the core values of our human civilisation. to be generalised. Nearly every aspect of as Chief Medical Officer for Eng- ies predict that deaths from the of frontline healthcare workers, Registered attendees will be Skills like critical thinking, communica- our social structure will be transformed land, she raised the alarm about epidemics could double in the vaccine development and end-of- the first to seeinfluential new re- tion, empathy, mindfulness, resiliency, and adapted to the new digital environ- the need to plan for a potential next year as a knock-on result of life care during the coronavirus ports released by WISH with its decision-making and self-awareness ment. Our workplaces will be improved global pandemic and urged for COVID-19. pandemic. research partners and take part should be made the foundation of a new with augmented human capabilities.” better resources to be put in place Under his leadership, Sultana Afdhal, chief execu- in a wide range of discussions on ethos that will make our societies techno- For example, when AI takes over re- to prepare for the eventuality. the Commission on a Global tive officer of IW SH, Qatar Foun- pressing global health concerns. logically advanced and, at the same time, petitive or dangerous tasks, it frees up She has since warned of the Health Risk Framework for the dation’s global health initiative, Register to attend the virtual profoundly humane and sustainable. the human workforce to do work, leav- need to see beyond the horizon of Future produced an influential said: “Given the current climate, WISH 2020, from November 15- “Humanities is the key to keep AI ing them space for working, on tasks the current pandemic toward the report framing epidemic infec- several of our speakers will be 19, at https://2020.wish.org.qa/ and other disruptive technologies with- that involve creativity and empathy, next health threat. tious diseases as a threat to hu- sharing national and global per- register/ in the bounds of the human domain. among others.

HBKU’s CMCC names 7 winners of undergraduate essay competition

(both from the UK). other academic activities of Submissions covered Muslim intellectual life Prof Aisha Al Mannai, CMCC would enhance the in 2nd century Hijri/8th century CE Baghdad director of CMCC, said: “We realisation of our primary were delighted with the ec- objective of creating aware- lectic and international mix ness about the contribu- Tribune News Network civilisation. In doing so, the of submissions on this year’s tion of Islam and Muslims Doha competition is also designed theme. The calibre and qual- to civilisation among the to disseminate a culture of ity of all essays were extreme- youth and academics alike. The College of Islamic Stud- research and instil a greater ly high and selecting winning Ultimately, we’d like to ies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khal- sense of civilisational respon- entries was by no means an thank everyone who sub- ifa University (HBKU) has sibility among undergraduate easy task. However, what set mitted essays for this year’s announced the winners of the students. Awards with prize our winners apart was the competition. Researching, undergraduate essay compe- money ranging from $2,000 diversity of sources used to developing and putting ide- tition held by its Center for and $10,000 are given to the inform the style, structure as to paper could not have Muslim Contribution to Civi- winning Arabic and English and clarity of their submis- been easy under the current lization (CMCC). language submissions. sions. The fact that some of circumstances. We look for- The biennial competition, The subject of this year’s our winners are non-Muslims ward to holding our next first held in 2017, reflects a competition was ‘Muslim also reflects that interest in competition under more fa- commitment by the CMCC to Intellectual Life in 2nd Cen- themes, including religion attracted submissions from Ian Greer (Canada); Zeinab Muslim contributions to civi- vourable conditions.” creating and raising aware- tury Hijri/8th Century CE and ethics, literature and po- across 10 countries, with the Ghaedi (Iran); Remilekun lisation remains high in many More information on ness among young people Baghdad’. Participants were etry, architecture, and politi- following participants receiv- Fasanya (Nigeria); Berke parts of the world. CMCC is available at https:// about the contributions Mus- tasked to centre their sub- cal thought and governance. ing awards for their work: Cetinkaya (Turkey); Umran “We are hopeful that www.hbku.edu.qa/en/cis/ lims have made to human missions around a range of In response, the CMCC Samia Aissaoui (Algeria); Khan and Edward Taylor such competitions and center/cmcc.