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Do it online now. Manage your account and services from home! Amir meets Chairman of US Joint Chiefs of Staff Phase III of reopening to begin from July 28 Barbershops, gyms and Some mosques will open 80% of employees will restaurants to reopen for Friday & Eid prayers return to their workplace

QNA/TNN Doha ● To reopen at up to 30% capacity ● To reopen at a maximum Barbershops & Gyms, The Supreme Committee for with strict cleaning and disinfection capacity of 50% Hairdressers measures outdoor ● Indoor swimming pool, Crisis Management on Sun- ● Masks, face shields and gloves to be sauna, steam rooms, Jacuz- day announced that the third worn by the staff swimming zis and massage service will phase of the gradual opening ● All staff are to be tested prior to pools & remain closed will start from Tuesday (July shop opening waterparks ● Swimming pools should 28). ● Only clients with scheduled appoint- be monitored by staff to In a statement on Sunday, ment to be allowed to enter to ensure ensure guests maintain the committee said the Phase physical distancing and avoid crowding physical distancing in and III of the lifting COVID-19 re- out of the pool ● Malls to continue to operate at 50% ● No sharing of water strictions was based on public Malls, Souqs capacity bottles, towels, and other health indicators, including & Wholesale ● Children under 12 are not allowed personal item the continued decrease in the ● Souqs to operate with a maximum number of active cases that are markets capacity of 75% [The capacity will be recorded daily. determined according to risk assessment Social His Highness The Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with Chairman of the As per the plan, the grad- by the relevant government agencies] gatherings US Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley, and his accompanying delegation at Al Bahr Palace on ual opening of mosques and ● Wholesale markets to continue to oper- Sunday. During the meeting, they reviewed the strategic cooperation relations between the two coun- prayer halls will continue. ate at 30% capacity tries and the ways of enhancing them, especially in the military and defense fields. They also discussed Friday and Eid prayers will be ● Selected restaurants permitted to open ● Social gatherings will be limited to 10 people joint efforts to enhance the security and stability of the region. (QNA) allowed in some mosques with Restaurants at up to 50% capacity if accepted for indoors and 30 people outdoors all the precautionary meas- preregistration and certification by Qatar ● People participating in gatherings of any size ures in place. Clean Programme should wear masks, practise hand hygiene, main- Social gatherings – both ● Precautionary measures include a tain a physical distance from others (1.5 metres), public and private – will be minimum of 2 metres between tables avoid any kind of physical contact, including limited to 10 people indoors and a maximum of 4 persons per table handshakes, ensure proper ventilation (six if from the same household) ● People over 60 years old, pregnant women and Eid Al Adha and 30 people outdoors with ● Food courts in shopping malls to those suffering from chronic conditions should try strict adherence to precau- remain closed and avoid social gatherings, if possible holidays to tionary measures, especially safe distancing, and wearing ● People must maintain a of masks. Parks, Corniche Mosques 1.5-metre physical distance start from Use of boats, personal and and beaches at all times chartered yachts with a maxi- ● People should bring their July 30 own prayer mats and Quran mum of 10 people will be al- ● People should avoid sitting and picnicking while outdoors lowed. ● or use their phone apps to Groups of a maximum of 30 people are allowed read it QNA Driving schools will be al- ● Playgrounds, skate parks and gym equipment will remain closed ● Restricted number Doha lowed to open at half the ca- ● While walking outdoors, masks should be worn of mosques and Eid ● People over 60 years old, pacity (50 percent). ● While exercising outdoors, there’s no need to wear a mask musllahs will open children and those suffering ● People should maintain a physical distance of at least from Friday and for from chronic conditions are Playgrounds and exercise Eid prayers advised to pray at home The Eid Al Adha holidays equipment at public parks and 2 metres from others for ministries, government FM reaffirms Qatar’s firm Corniche will remain closed. entities and public institu- In this phase, amateurs Malls will continue to open tions will start on Thurs- stance of resolving crises and professionals can per- during regular hours, while day (July 30) and end on form sports in gyms with a keeping the maximum capaci- Thursday (August 6), the through diplomatic means maximum capacity of 40 peo- ty at 50 percent and will follow Amiri Diwan announced on ple. As for open spaces, they all procedures determined by Sunday. Employees are to Deputy Prime Minister and currently visiting the country. will be without limited capac- the Ministry of Public Health resume work on Sunday Minister of Foreign Affairs HE During the meeting, they ity with the need to maintain a and the Ministry of Commerce (August 9). Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul- reviewed bilateral relations and safe distance. Sporting events and Industry. As for the Qatar Central rahman Al Thani has reaf- the latest developments in the can be held without public at- Souqs will continue to op- Bank (QCB), banks and firmed Qatar’s position on the region, in addition to topics of tendance. erate with a capacity ranging financial institutions work- importance of not escalating mutual interest. The FM em- The Phase III will see ca- from 30 to 75 percent, accord- ing under the supervision and using diplomatic means phasised the importance of the pacity of private healthcare fa- ing to the evaluation of the of QCB and Qatar Financial as the only way to resolve all Qatar-US strategic relations and cilities increase to 80 percent Dr Abdullatif Al Khal, chair of the National Strategic Group on COVID-19, Ministries of Public Health, Markets Authority (QFMA), crises in the region. partnership, and the continu- while allowing the resumption and Dr Hamad Al Romaihi, Director of Health Protection and Communi- Commerce and Industry and HE the Governor of Qatar This came as the FM met ation of cooperation between of home health services. cable Disease Control, address a press conference on Sunday. following all the procedures Central Bank shall specify US Special Representative for the two countries in order to A maximum of 80 percent determined by those authori- the start and the end of the Iran Brian Hook, Senior Advisor achieve security and stability in of employees in both the gov- work, while the rest 20 per- facilities will resume at 50 per- ties. holidays. to Secretary of State, who is the region. (QNA) ernment and private sectors cent will work from home. cent capacity, while taking all will return to their places of Nurseries and child care the precautionary measures. Continued on page 2 

Daily COVID-19 Umm Salal wholesale fish market reopens D-Ring Road gets a facelift Santhosh Chandran cases drop The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has started upgrading Doha below 300 D-Ring Road to improve the traffic flow. The number of lanes on Fereej Al Ali intersection (known as Al Tadamon Intersection) and The wholesale fish market at The daily COVID-19 cases in Nuaija Intersection will be increased to provide free flow of traffic Umm Salal reopened partially Qatar dropped below 300 on on the Lulu Intersection. The upgrade works will enhance the on Sunday. The market was Sunday in over three months, traffic capacity and reduce congestion in the area, especially on closed on March 15 in the wake the Ministry of Public Health Fereej Al Ali intersection. The upgrade will include the construc- of the coronavirus (COVID-19) (MoPH) said in its daily report. tion of rainwater drainage tunnel, with a total length of about 3.5 outbreak in the country. In the last 24 hours, 269 km. The project works will also include the construction of shared Strict health precautionary people tested positive for pedestrian and cycling lanes along the 4.5 km D-Ring Road on measures were put in place at coronavirus in Qatar. Also, 274 both sides. (TNN) page 2 the market. Employees and people recovered from the virus visitors were allowed to enter in the last 24 hours, bringing the market under strict adher- the total number of recoveries ance to medical protocol. in Qatar to 106,024. Prior to the opening, all Strict precautionary measures in place at the Umm Salal wholesale fish market. Sadly, a 75-year-old patient the permanent employees at succumbed to the virus bring- the market and shops had to masks for entering the market ple of weeks. As the COVID-19 ing the death toll in the country undertake COVID-19 test to premises. protocol still continues, the Currently, wholesale fish to 165. ensure health and safety of all. Speaking to Qatar Tribune, number of people visiting the market at Al Wakra and Al The MoPH said all the new A special team was de- a shop employee said, “The market is limited. We are ex- Khor has ‘fish auction’ on a cases have been introduced ployed to check the Ehteraz market is expected to become pecting better sales once the daily basis that attracts large to isolation and are receiving app and ensure wearing of face fully operational after a cou- daily fish auction begins.” number of people. necessary healthcare. (TNN) 02 Monday, July 27, 2020

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Quick read Attiyah meets Indonesia’s defence minister Katara lines up array of virtual events to

Pakistan’s Joint celebrate Eid Al-Adha amid coronavirus Chiefs of Staff TrIBUNE News Network to express gratitude to the medical the participating child’s picture or Committee Doha staff, the frontline warriors in the video will have to be sent to Katara. chairman meets fight against the pandemic. Katara has allocated prizes for Qatari envoy THE Cultural Village Foundation The 30m x 5m mural has been the five winners of each competition. (Katara) has planned an array of created by 12 artists and will be lo- The photographs or videos must be Chairman Joint Chiefs of exciting activities to celebrate Eid cated at the southern end of the high resolution. The copyright of Staff Committee of Paki- Al-Adha. However, all the precau- main entrance of Katara. the winning photos or videos will be stan General Nadeem Raza tionary measures taken by the State The spectacular display of fire- the property of the Cultural Village met with Qatar’s Ambassa- of Qatar to prevent the spread of works, which is the most popular Foundation Katara and has the right dor to Pakistan HE Sheikh coronavirus (COVID-19) will be in event at Katara during Eid, will this to use it for any purpose. Saoud bin Abdulrahman place at Katara during the four-day year be replaced by virtual fireworks Katara continues its cultural role Al Thani in Islamabad on festivities. on its website. in Qatar despite the pandemic, by Sunday. During the meet- The celebrations will feature Katara has created innovative presenting all activities and events ing, they reviewed bilateral several new and special activities, in competitions for this year’s Eid Al- remotely, taking into account the relations, in addition to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Dr Khalid bin Mohammed addition to drive-through distribu- Adha celebrations in view of the so- social distancing norm and apply- other topics of mutual Al Attiyah met with Minister of Defence of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto in Doha on Sunday. tion of gifts at a few points at Katara cial distancing norm amid coronavi- ing all the precautionary measures concern. (QNA) The meeting discussed bilateral military relations between the two countries and the means to from 5pm until 9pm. rus. The contests include fancy dress taken by Qatar to limit the spread of bolster them. A lineup of Armed Forces senior officers attended the meeting.(Q NA) Katara will also launch a mural competition for children in which coronavirus. Women with diabetes must plan pregnancies US hopes for unity in GCC: US top official Ailyn Agonia for consultations. the dispute, in particular the tending the UN arms embargo DOHA He said he has come back efforts of the Amir of Kuwait on Iran, Hook said the failure in advance, says expert to the region to advance the HH Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad of the United Nations Security US Special Representative for Trump administration’s pri- Al Jaber Al Sabah. Council to extend the embar- CATHERINE W GICHUKI Iran and Senior Policy Advi- ority of extending the UN Hook added that they are go would severely undermine doha sor to the Secretary of State arms embargo on Iran which hoping for the improvement peace and security in the re- Brian Hook has expressed US expires in October. of the health of the Kuwaiti gion and around the world. WOMEN with type 1 or 2 dia- hope for unity and coopera- Hook reiterated the USA’s ruler who had been recently “The United States has betes must plan their preg- tion among all GCC members continued efforts in trying to admitted to a hospital for a been committed from the start nancies in advance and con- as the Gulf rift is entering its help mediate the Gulf rift he medical checkup. of this process to a very trans- sult their physicians, a senior fourth year. described as “harming shared Brian Hook “I’ll be going to Kuwait parent and good-faith diplo- consultant of Hamad Medical In a video press roundta- regional interests in stability, next as part of this trip to the matic effort to extend the em- Corporation (HMC) has said. ble held on Sunday, Hook said prosperity and security”. the GCC members. The dis- Gulf. But we are going to con- bargo, and we certainly hope Dr Tarik A Elhadd, senior Dr Tarik A Elhadd, senior consult- the ongoing Gulf dispute had He described his meeting pute has continued for too tinue our efforts, something this effort will not be frustrat- consultant at HMC’s Al Wak- ant at HMC’s Al Wakrah Hospital been one of the wide range of with Qatar’s Deputy PM as long and it ultimately harms which I have been engaged ed by a veto,” said Hook. rah Hospital, Hamad General topics discussed during his productive and Qatar as the our shared regional interests on for a number of years, and He added that while Presi- Hospital (HGH) and Qatar wellbeing of the baby as well meeting with Qatar’s Deputy US partner in a range of se- in stability, prosperity and se- hoping the two sides can re- dent Trump has made clear Metabolic Institute (QMI), as the mother. The physician Prime Minister and Minister curity issues and having very curity. The United States will solve their differences and that that he very much would like said: “The pregnancy has to may recommend stopping or of Foreign HE Sheikh Mo- deep economic cooperation, continue to stress the benefits we can get this dispute behind to resolve their differences be planned to keep diabetes substituting medications de- hammed bin Abdulrahman Al diplomatic relations, cultural of cooperation with all GCC us. I think it will certainly ben- with Iran diplomatically, and under control as it can impact pending on the condition. Thani held earlier in the day ties, among others. members and support steps to efitthe people of the region would be very happy to sit the wellbeing of both the baby He added that there in Doha. “President [Donald] rebuild trust and unity,” said and I think it would help us down with the Iranian regime, and the mother. If diabetes is should be close coordination The US officialarrived in Trump and Secretary [Mike] Hook. to advance progress in a lot of there will not be any sanc- under control during the time between the patient and her Doha from Tunisia where he Pompeo continue to stress the He also acknowledged different areas,” he said. tions relief in order to have a of conception, it is good for the caring team right from the day met the country’s top leader importance of unity among Kuwait’s efforts in mediating On the US proposal of ex- meeting. baby’s health and there are lit- of confirmation of pregnancy tle chances of miscarriage or with regard to medications deformities in the baby.” and dosage of insulin. According to him, when Dr Elhadd said that wom- women plan their pregnancies en with diabetes will be seen Need to take precaution during Eid Al Adha: Dr Khal beforehand and coordinate regularly by all members of with their physicians, they are the diabetes care team be it Continued from page 1  ed that the precautionary meas- said. Dr Al Khal called on all citi- He said the high quality of mentally prepared for child- the doctor, diabetes educator ures are applied. The average age of people zens and residents to take the medical services provided in Qa- birth and diabetes has little or the dieticians. Wholesale markets can Earlier during a press con- who get infected in Qatar is 35, necessary measures during Eid tar helped limit the number of impact on their pregnancy. He said at HMC they have operate at a 30 percent capac- ference, Dr Abdullatif Al Khal, with a relative decline in infec- Al Adha by following the precau- deaths to 165 so far. “It is very important to the joint antenatal diabetes ity, following all procedures de- Chair of the National Strategic tions among the elderly, he said, tions, including the adherence The success of Qatar in the understand that diabetes and clinic where all members of termined by the Ministries of Group on COVID-19, said the adding that these figures indi- to safe distancing and wearing gradual plan to lift restrictions pregnancy impact each other. the diabetes team, including Public Health, Commerce and epidemic is currently retreat- cate the success of the state in masks. was an indication of the extent Diabetes can cause complica- the obstetricians, diabetes Industry. ing since recording the highest limiting the spread of the virus He said the ministry has of cooperation by all mem- tions in pregnancy or worsen physicians, diabetes educators The statement said gradual daily infections in late May. The to the most vulnerable segments placed a plan that will see it bers of society in limiting the pre-existing complications. and dieticians work in well or- opening of restaurants will be daily number of infections has of society. carry out more proactive tests in spread of the virus in recent All these have to be monitored ganised clinics. “We look after maintained. been declining since the date to Dr Al Khal noted that the various private and public sec- times. He, however, warned very carefully,” Elhadd said, these patients and monitor Museums and public librar- a range of 250 to 400 new cases rate of infections among citizens tors, and will be a key part of the that the virus did not com- adding that such a situation them regularly,” he said. ies will continue to work with a a day. Most new infections are and resident professionals was plan to gradually lift restrictions pletely disappear and it could can be prevented by keeping He added that women 50 percent capacity. among young people, he added. declining since the first week of and to have activities return as make a comeback. diabetes under control. with diabetes must regularly Beauty and barber shops to Dr Al Khal pointed out that July. Many of the new cases were normal, which will contribute He stressed the need to take According to him, women visit the hospital and consult operate with a 30 percent capac- the last period witnessed a de- among families, with family to containing the spread of the all the preventive measures dur- living with diabetes, who are with their care team through- ity provided that its employees cline in the number of daily in- and social visits were the main virus. ing the coming period with Eid taking medications for other out the pregnancy period. Ac- are examined in a private labo- fections, but at a decelerating source of infection. Dr Al Khal pointed out that Al Adha and the start of the third conditions like high choles- cording to him, women with ratory accredited by the Ministry rate compared with the first half He noted that the fact is a most of the cases that were go- phase of the plan to gradually lift terol and high blood pressure, diabetes must also be watch- of Public Health and that they of July. cause for concern due to the po- ing into intensive care are from restrictions. must also coordinate with phy- ful of certain problems like are not infected with the virus, “Most of the infections re- tential of having a rise in cases the age group between 45 and He stressed on the impor- sicians during their pregnancy eye complications, effect on in addition to obtaining prior corded in the last week were during Eid Al Adha. He said that 64 years, along with a relatively tance of fully adhering to all to confirm whether it is safe the kidneys and tendency for approval from the Ministry of among people aged between 25 a similar rise was recorded in the large number of young people necessary measures and precau- to continue those medications high blood pressure, which Commerce and Industry. and 44 years, while the number 14 days that followed Eid Al Fitr, whose conditions deteriorated, tions. He also called for reducing as some of these medications normally occur during preg- Gyms and sport clubs to op- of infections for people above due to the increase in social visits which necessitated moving them the number of visits and gather- might adversely impact the nancy. erate at half the capacity provid- 55 years of age was limited,” he during the period. to intensive care. ings as much as possible. Ashghal commences upgrading work on D-Ring Road to improve traffic flow

Tribune News Network The project will include ing new lanes will have a posi- Doha construction of a rainwater tive impact on the traffic flow drainage tunnel with a total on D Ring Road and all the The Public Works Authority length of about 3.5 km to im- connected areas, creating an (Ashghal) has started imple- prove the efficiency of drainage essential traffic network, he menting the upgrading work network in the area. The work added. of the D-Ring Road, aiming at will also include construction Fereej Al Ali Intersection: improving traffic flow on the of shared pedestrian and cy- An underpass with three lanes three main intersections on cling lanes on both sides along in each direction will be con- the road - the Fereej Al Ali in- the 4.5-km D-Ring Road. structed at Fereej Al Ali Inter- tersection (Al Tadamon Inter- The Qatari heritage of the change to provide free flowing section), Nuaija Intersection area surrounding the project, traffic on the D-Ring road. The and the Lulu intersection. known as Rawdat Al Khail, was will be implemented in the ed by the first quarter of 2022. highway network connecting most congested intersections existing signallised junction The improvements on in- considered during the design project area to allow the execu- Manager of Highway Pro- the main parts of the country. in the area, he said. will be improved by increasing tersections will enhance the phase. Elements inspired by tion of construction work and jects Department at Ashghal The construction of a new Eng Mohammed Sami Ja- the number of lanes from three traffic capacity and reduce the Qatari environment will be to reduce its impact on traffic Eng Badr Darwish said the underpass on Fereej Al Ali mal from the Highway Projects to four in each direction at the traffic congestion, especially featured on murals inside the flow. The completed sections improvements that are being Intersection with three lanes Department said the project is intersection with Al-Montazah on Fereej Al Ali intersection, tunnel that will be built as part of the project will be gradually implemented on the D-Ring in both directions will provide important due to its strategic Street, which will significantly which currently witnesses high of the project. opened to traffic, and the pro- Road are a part of the main free flow of traffic on the -in location. The improvements increase the traffic capacity traffic volume. Well-planned diversions ject is scheduled to be complet- plan that aims to achieve the tersection, which is one of the on the intersections and add- there. Nation Monday, July 27, 2020 03

GHANEM MEETS CHAIRMAN OF US JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF

Chief of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces HE Lieutenant-General Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem met with Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Alexander Milley, in Doha on Sunday. The meeting was also attended by high-ranking military officers from both sides.(TNN) JEM lauds Qatar QM signs contract with Nakilat to for its support to fund ‘Adventure Ship Playground’ establish lasting The playgrounds offer immersive experiences and encourage visitors to explore NMoQ collection and galleries Tribune News Network and practices that were once peace in Sudan Doha common in Qatar. Through storytelling and songs, cargo QNA by war, contributed to moving Qatar Museums (QM) has and treasures, and an array Khartoum the region into a real peace at- announced Nakilat as the spon- of other imaginative play op- mosphere through model vil- sor of one of the two children’s portunities, youngsters can The Sudanese Justice and lages, sustainable development adventure areas that opened at reconnect with and reimagine Equality Movement (JEM), projects and the societies tran- the National Museum of Qatar their shared and cherished which signed the Doha peace sition from relief to production. (NMoQ) earlier this year. national history. agreement, has lauded Qatar The JEM’s political secre- The Nakilat Adventure The Adventure Ship for its efforts and support in tary affirmed that the Sudanese Ship Playground is inspired Playground was unveiled at establishing a comprehensive peace process is appreciated by by the celebrated Qatari pearl NMoQ in February alongside and lasting peace in Sudan and Qatar, noting the strong broth- trader Erahma bin Jaber and The Cave of Wonders, a play- stabilising the living conditions erhood ties that link the peo- his famous Ghatrousha – a ground designed to resemble of the people in the country. ples of the two countries. type of dhow or Qatari boat. a dahl or cave, with rays of The movement stressed He said, “We encourage the Nakilat’s world-class Er- light beaming through open- that Qatar’s positions at the re- positive roles and constructive hama Bin Jaber Al Jalahma ings in the structure’s roof. gional and international levels initiatives undertaken by Qatar Shipyard in Ras Laffan is The ‘Cave’ features glow- contributed positively to the for the security and stability of named in honour of the famed ing rocks and recreations of advancement of the Sudanese the Sudanese people by reach- maritime leader. Qatar Museums Chief Executive Officer Ahmad Al Namla (right) and Nakilat’s Chief Executive Officer Engi- nationally important relics, peace process and are recog- ing convergence, presenting Qatar Museums Chief neer Abdullah Al Sulaiti during the signing of sponsorship agreement in Doha on Sunday. including the Al Jassasiya nised and respected by the Su- successful experiences and Executive Officer Ahmad Al rock carvings and other ar- danese people, noting the real overcoming differences with Namla and Nakilat’s Chief perfect sense for Qatar Muse- Sponsor of the Adventure Ship “This collaboration con- chaeological finds. transformation from war to more rapprochement and un- Executive Officer Engineer ums to partner with a local en- Playground in our first collab- tributes to the Qatar National Together, the playgrounds peace. derstanding between the peo- Abdullah Al Sulaiti signed the terprise that continues Qatar’s oration with Qatar Museums. Vision 2030, which espouses provide immersive experiences In a statement to Qatar ple of one country, where peace sponsorship agreement, which maritime legacy. Through the This partnership will allow us sustainable and societal de- that promote intergenerational News Agency (QNA), JEMs Po- is a unified goal for all and the confirmed Nakilat, the global Nakilat Adventure Ship Play- to further raise awareness for velopment. As a responsible play activities, while also en- litical Secretary Nahar Osman basis for the renaissance and shipping and maritime com- ground, we have recreated our services, as well as Qatar’s corporate citizen, Nakilat couraging visitors to explore Nahar expressed the move- development of the country.” pany, as the Patron Sponsor longstanding traditions that rich maritime heritage. In strategically partners with NMoQ’s collection and perma- ment’s appreciation of the con- He added that returning of the Adventure Ship Play- have shaped Qatar’s heritage alignment with our corporate various national institutions nent galleries, as well as Qatar’s tinuous role played by Qatar in the displaced and refugees ground. and culture. The playground social responsibility frame- to make a positive impact on wide-ranging natural and cul- supporting the peace process in and establishing security and Commenting on the agree- invites children and families to work, we are proud to be as- the community’s health and tural offerings. Darfur and in Sudan in general, peace, especially in Darfur, ment, Namla said, “We are reconnect with the country’s sociated with this initiative, education, as well as environ- The NMoQ playgrounds adding that the movement fol- require extensive efforts and excited to welcome Nakilat fascinating roots in an immer- which aims to educate the mental protection.” follow the museum’s open- lows up all the Qatari efforts at economic, social, humanitar- onboard as the Patron Spon- sive and fun way.” wider community about these Children visiting the play- ing hours. More information the regional and international ian and political support to sor of the Adventure Ship For his part, Eng Sulaiti traditions while celebrating ground can learn about sailing, is available at https://visit. levels through clear stances overcome obstacles, indicating Playground. As global leaders said, “We are honoured to and preserving them for fu- pearling, fishing, trading and qm.org.qa and https://www. aiming at stabilising the peace that Qatar has rich experiences in the maritime sector, it made come onboard as the Patron ture generations. other maritime occupations nmoq.org.qa/the-park process. that enable it to play a vital and Nahar referred to the re- effective role in this regard. cent visit of the Qatari delega- He emphasised the impor- tion to South Sudan, which has tant of building on the peace established basic milestones to that was established by the HBKU CHLS faculty member Dr. Omar advance the peace process in all Doha Document for Peace its aspects, and clearly clarified because it helps reach a new elected to prestigious Biology Council the Qatari positions supporting agreement in the comprehen- Sudan and the Sudanese peace sive peace process in Sudan, Tribune News Network Sciences at Hamad Bin Khalifa and encouraging public interest in negotiations. especially with regard to re- Doha University provides essential edu- the life sciences. He added that the growing construction and sustainable cational and research training to The Society has been created by and essential role Qatar plays development. Hamad Bin Khalifa University future leaders in the fields of bio- the unification of the Biosciences in Darfur through the Doha Nahar renewed the call for (HBKU) has announced that Dr. medical sciences, genomics, and Federation and the Institute of Bi- Document for Peace in Darfur all local parties to unify their Omar Khan, Assistant Professor at precision medicine. ology, and is building on the herit- (DDPD), which was appreci- vision and benefit from the the College of Health and Life Sci- The Royal Society of Biology age and reputation of these two or- ated and supported by the in- experiences that accelerate the ences (CHLS), has been elected to was established in 2009, the soci- ganisations to champion the study ternational community as it peace process, stressing that the Royal Society of Biology Council ety act as a single unified voice for and development of biology, and laid a solid foundation to sup- the Justice and Equality Move- for recognition of his contributions biology and represents a diverse provide expert guidance and opin- port the peace process, secu- ment is making intense efforts to the field of post-translational membership of individuals, socie- ion. In 2015 it was granted a Royal rity and stability in Darfur and to reach an agreement that protein modification and its impact ties and other organisations advis- title to become the Royal Society of provided valuable support for satisfies the aspirations of the on health and disease. ing government and influencing Biology. development, reconstruction, Sudanese people by ending the Dr. Khan will act as a Trustee of policy; advancing education and For more information about the rebuilding and reform pro- war and moving towards real the Society by joining the Council. professional development; sup- College of Health and Life Sciences, cesses of what was destroyed development. The College of Health and Life porting members, and engaging please visit chls.hbku.edu.qa. MME marks International Mangrove Day DOHA METRO TRAINS ARRIVE with visit to Al Dhakhira Natural Reserve

QNA portance of mangrove trees in Doha promoting ecotourism, point- ing out that the Al Dhakhira Na- The Ministry of Municipal- ture Reserve is popular among ity and Environment (MME), tourists. represented by the Natural Re- Meanwhile, the MME, rep- serves and the Public Relations resented by the Department of Departments, in cooperation Public Hygiene and the Depart- with the Friends of the Envi- ment of Natural Reserves, in ronment Center, celebrated cooperation with the Seashore International Day for the Con- Group, implemented an aware- servation of the Mangrove Eco- ness campaign to invite beach system, which falls on July 26 Assistant Director of the Natural Reserves Department Salem Al Safran goers to commit to maintaining every year, by organising an cleanliness and throwing waste introductory tour of the man- mans, he said. tend over an area of 14 square Mangroves are major en- at the designated places. groves in the Al Dhakhira Natu- He added that mangrove kilometres, are considered one vironmental components in Al Sheehaniya Municipality ral Reserve. forests represent rare, surpris- of the most important environ- maintaining moisture and the also implemented the bird wa- Assistant Director of the ing natural sites with abundant mental systems in ridding the water cycle in the soil, he added, tering initiative in public parks Natural Reserves Department wildlife separating land and sea air of dust and harmful suspen- noting that they also play an with the aim of protecting birds Salem Al Safran stressed the which works to produce oxygen sions. He pointed out that these important role in preventing from the summer heat and pre- importance mangroves, as these and absorb carbon dioxide and forests maintain the appropriate erosion of coastal soil. They are serving the environment and forests represent a unique and toxic gases, which greatly helps temperature for the coastal ar- also an ideal medium for many wildlife in the region, where fragile ecosystem. Their bio- in reducing global warming. eas in which they are located, es- small fishes, flora and fauna, as drinking water basins for birds Another set of additional trains for Doha Metro has arrived at the mass presence and productivity Safran explained that the pecially in reducing thermal dif- well as a haven for seabirds. were provided in parks located Multi Use Terminal of Hamad Port. (TNN) bring significant benefits to -hu mangroves in Qatar, which ex- ferences between day and night. Safran focused on the im- in the municipality. 04 Monday, July 27, 2020 Nation Indian forum sends 137 temporary workers to Bihar by VBM flight Tribune News Network of around 4,000 temporary Kumaran was very prompt in Doha workers from the Indian taking the required steps to Embassy in Qatar belong- complete the formalities to AS many as 137 temporary ing to the state of Bihar who send the workers home. All Indian expatriate workers in were seeking return to their COVID-19 medical protocols Qatar, hailing mainly from homeland. Subsequently, the were followed during the re- the eastern Indian state of forum started following the patriation.” Bihar, returned home on procedures for repatriation. Many industrial contract- Friday night by an Air In- Thanking Indian Am- ing establishments that re- dia flight to Gaya, as part of bassador HE P Kumaran cruited skilled workers from the Vande Bharat Mission and the Indian Embassy for Bihar for short time jobs also (VBM) of the Indian Govern- their support in arranging played a vital role in sending ment. 10.15pm. have requested the authori- the VBM flight to repatriate their workers home during The flight arranged by This is the third time the ties concerned to operate workers, the General Sec- the pandemic. Bihar Social Forum (BSF)- forum, under the guidance of four flights to Bihar to re- retary of the forum Imtiyaz Most of the reputed in- Qatar, an organisation affili- ICBF and with the support patriate workers, who have Ahmed said: “As we con- dustrial establishments ated to the Indian Communi- of the Indian Embassy, ar- lost jobs, or facing medical sider sending workers home have considerable number ty Benevolent Forum (ICBF), ranged a VBM flight for its issues amid COVID-19. The our responsibility, we ap- of skilled workers on short- which works under the aegis workers to travel home amid flights include three VBM proached the ambassador for term contract. These work- of the Indian Embassy in Qa- the COVID-19 pandemic. flights and one chartered his support in our effort to ers are recruited on a tem- tar, took off from Hamad In- BSF-Qatar President flight.” arrange VBM flights, or char- porary basis to meet urgent ternational Airport (HIA) at Irfan H Ansari said, “We BSF-Qatar received a list tered flights for them. Mr requirements. MoCI recalls Indian Chief, Roadmaster & Chieftain QC launches distance-teaching, bikes of 2016-19 models training course platform ‘Noon’ Tribune News Network going efforts of the Ministry to protect Doha consumers and ensure that dealers follow up on vehicle defects and repairs. People of all age groups can apply for the course on Holy Qur’an and phonetic rules of Qur’anic recitation The Ministry of Commerce and Indus- The ministry said that it will coordi- try, in cooperation with Protech Pow- nate the maintenance and repair work Tribune News Network ered Sports, Indian Motorcycle Dealer with the dealer and will communicate Doha in Qatar, has announced the recall of with customers to ensure that they have Indian Chief, Roadmaster, Springfield, completed the necessary repairs. Qatar Charity (QC) has and Chieftain Motorcycles of 2016- The ministry urged all customers launched ‘Noon’, a distance- 2019, due to a possible defect in the to report any violation to its Consumer teaching, training and empow- gear position switch, which may lead to Protection and Anti-Commercial Fraud ering platform, to meet the a misreading of the speedometer. Department, which processes com- cultural, education and social The recall campaign is part of the on- plaints, inquires and suggestions. needs of society in this time of adversity, in cooperation with official bodies and qualified cad- res, including volunteers. cludes teaching Qaida Noora- The platform was launched nia and the phonetic rules of by offering a distance course Qur’anic recitation, in addition to remotely teach the Holy to upgrading courses for par- Qur’an and the phonetic rules of ents of the students. Persons Qur’anic recitation. with simple intellectual disabili- The carefully planned plat- ties are also encouraged to par- form focuses on three main ticipate in the course with the aspects: education, training register for the Qur’an course Starting on August 9, the help of parents. and economic empowerment. through the link: http://qch. course, which targets 200 per- QC has launched this course Each aspect will have dedicat- qa/tahfeeth. More information sons in all age groups, including after the Holy Qur’an Memori- ed programmes implemented is available on 50014579. men and women, offers individ- sation Centers were closed due in succession, providing elec- The distance Holy Qur’an ual and group classes, with eight to the outbreak of the corona- tronic curricula, personal train- teaching and memorising course classes per month. The course virus (COVID-91) pandemic, ing and electronic volunteer- is implemented in cooperation will be delivered from Satur- which forced children to stay ing. The programmes target with qualified Qur’an memoris- day to Thursday in two shifts home for their safety. This men, women, children, pro- ers capable of teaching the Holy -- morning from 9am to 12pm, distance course serves social ductive families, persons with Qur’an and the phonetic rules and evening from 4pm to 7pm. distancing and benefits par- special needs, orphans and vol- of Qur’anic recitation in an easy It allows direct interaction with ticipants in the period of stay- unteers. and interesting manner, using the teacher. ing home, especially during the QC has invited applicants to modern technology. The Holy Qur’an course in- summer vacation.

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Tribune News Network dial *127*CAPCODE# from any Voda- Doha fone Prepaid number to activate. The free Dhami Dahman, FLEX and Benefitscan be redeemed until Vodafone Qatar and PepsiCo have 31 December 2020. Khalid Al Emadi once again partnered to put their fa- The game-changer FLEX launched by and Ali Dahman mous product back for the sixth time. Vodafone has positively changed the pre- With every purchase of a 2.25L and paid market in Qatar by addressing the bag the first three 1.25L Pepsi, Mirinda, 7up, & Moun- needs of its customers. FLEX is a single tain Dew bottle, Vodafone Qatar Pre- credit balance for prepaid customers, al- prizes, respectively paid customers will instantly win up to lowing them the freedom and flexibility 10,000 FLEXs for free data & minutes to use data, make local and internation- and a chance to win an iPhone 11. The al calls and SMS on one balance inter- Tribune News Network offer will run from now until 31 Decem- changeably. Apart from Flex, customers Doha ber 2020 or until the end of the stock also have the option to recharge with available for this promotion. Data, International Minutes and Credit AN online Chess Tour organ- To avail the offer, customers can as per their need and Vodafone offers all ised by Qatar Chess Associa- simply check the code under the promo- these recharges through Scratch card, tion (QCA) for boys aged below tion’s bottle yellow caps of Pepsi, 7UP, Etop-up, My Vodafone App, Self Service 12 years concluded on Friday Mirinda and Mountain Dew, and then Machines and Websites. with 18 boys participating in it. Dhami Dahman Khalid Al Emadi Complying with the social distancing norms amid coro- navirus (COVID-19) and Qatar Government’s measures aimed at flattening the curve dur- ing these challenging times, the event was held for three months from April 25 until July 25 on lichess.orgi plat- form. The tour included altogeth- er 12 tournaments, which were held every Saturday. The par- ticipating players earned points in accordance with their final rank in each event. At the end of the Grand Chess Tour, all the players earned a prize money Ali Dahman Abdullah Al Rasheed for their overall performance (tour points) across all events. Salama bagged fifth and sixth the game in the society as riers of language, age, gender, The first three winners of positions with 64 and 39 tour well as strategic thinking physical ability, or social sta- the Grand Chess Tour U12 points respectively. and develop the community tus. were: Dhami Dahman who se- Osama Al Salama, Abdul- through sports. Chess is one of the games cured 94 tour points, followed rahman Al Salama, Hamad Al Chess is one of the most an- that transcends borders in by Khalid Al Emadi and Ali Sayed and Ibrahim Al Janahi cient, intellectual and cultural terms of popularity. This is Dahman, who won second and were ranked seventh, eighth, games, with a combination of one of the worthwhile activities third places with 93 and 85 ninth and tenth with sport, scientific thinking and that people can engage in while tour points respectively. 37, 36, 35 and 32 tour elements of art. As an afford- at the same time contribut- Taleb Dahman came fourth points respectively. able and inclusive activity, it ing to the government’s effort with 82 tour points while The event is part of QCA’s can be exercised anywhere and to flatten the curve in its fight Nasser Al Sayed and Omar Al commitment to promote played by all, across the bar- against coronavirus. Middle East / Africa Monday, July 27, 2020 05

Women gather across Turkey in support of anti-violence treaty News AFP to prevent and combat violence ra Women’s Platform told AFP. partners, husbands or relatives. in brief Ankara against women, from marital “The state will have dismissed The murder of Gultekin re- rape to female genital mutila- the responsibility that falls on portedly at the hands of her ex- All prisoners Women across Turkey gath- tion. them” to protect women, she boyfriend has become one more recaptured after ered on Sunday in support of a The ruling party’s deputy added. femicide known across Turkey mass breakout landmark treaty on combating chairman, Numan Kurtulmus, In Istanbul, local media re- as women demand more protec- from South violence against women as fears earlier this month described ported women were blocked tion from the state. grow over Ankara’s possible signing the convention as from entering a park and so doz- Rights group “We Will Stop African jail withdrawal from the agreement. “wrong” and suggested Turkey ens decided to walk in the streets Femicides Platform” says 146 Cape Town All 68 prison- The demonstrations are part could withdraw. of Besiktas district, chanting, women were killed by men in ers that escaped from a of the rising anger in Turkey at In an Ankara park where “we will not leave the streets or the first half of 2020. jail near Cape Town have the growing number of women there was a heavy police pres- the squares”, according to video Last year, 474 women were been recaptured following killed, including the murder ence, dozens of women came posted online. killed, according to the group. It a large-scale manhunt, a of university student Pinar together on Sunday for a meet- For women’s rights activ- was 440 in 2018. spokesman for the South Gultekin this month. ing organised by Ankara Wom- ists, Turkey may have ratified The protests in Turkey come African Justice Ministry said Women wearing protective masks hold a banner during a protest There is speculation Turkey en’s Platform in support of the the convention and established after the Polish justice minister Sunday. organised by Ankara Women’s Platform in Ankara, on Sunday. The could withdraw from the Is- treaty. law 6284 to protect women but said at the weekend his coun- The correctional ser- demonstrations are part of the rising anger in Turkey at the growing tanbul Convention that Ankara “If this convention is taken it is not implemented properly, try would start preparation on vices said in a statement number of women killed, including the murder of university student ratified in 2012, which is the away from us, all women will be leaving women vulnerable to the formal process to withdraw that a number of prisoners Pinar Gultekin this month. (AFP) world’s first binding instrument alone,” Cansu Ertas of the Anka- violence often by their former from the treaty on Monday. overwhelmed three guards while doing exercise on Fri- day, relieving them of their keys and locking them in a cell. Earlier on the week- Libya govt end, South African police said that 69 prisoners had disavows visit escaped. Authorities later Iranian health officials realized that one of the had by French in fact remained on the uprising premises. (DPA) Tunisian president champion worry that Covid-19 appoints Hichem Mechichi as new AFP Tripoli prime minister Tunis Tunisian President Libya’s UN-recognised gov- Kais Saied has appointed ernment has disavowed a visit death tolls rising again the country’s interior min- by French philosopher Ber- ister to form a new govern- nard-Henri Levy, a champion of DPA ment to replace outgoing the 2011 ouster of longtime dic- Tehran prime minister Elyes Fakh- tator Moamer Kadhafi whose fakh, who resigned earlier standing has plummeted since Iran could soon be facing 200 this month. the uprising. deaths a day due to Covid-19, Hichem Mechichi, a Across Libya, the euphoria warned the country’s deputy 46-year-old independent of the NATO-backed rebellion health minister in comments politician, was appointed has long since faded as fighting on Sunday. to the interior minister post has raged on between rival gov- “Almost the entire coun- when parliament approved ernments and feuding militias. try is on code red thanks to the Fakhfakh government in In the government-held corona and the situation is February. west of the country, France is not good at all,” said Iradj He has one month to widely resented for the politi- Harirkhi, in comments car- form a new government, cal support it has given military ried by the ISNA news agency. which then needs to be strongman Khalifa Haftar He said that, if people do not approved by parliament with whose forces dominate a rival begin to follow advice on hy- a simple majority. Mechi- administration in the east. gienic precautions, then Iran chi’s name was not among Levy flew into Libya’s gov- will soon see an average of 200 the those proposed to the ernment-held third city Misrata dead a day. president by parties and in a private jet on Saturday, air- parliamentary groups. port sources said. He told pro- Fakhfakh resigned as government television channel The last 24 hours alone prime minister on July 15, Libya Al-Ahrar that he had trav- have seen 216 new deaths, after a row with the Islamist elled to the country as a journal- bringing the overall death Ennahda Party and parlia- ist to write a piece for the Wall toll to 15,700. The total mentary pressure to oust Street Journal. number of coronavirus him over allegations of a Armed groups loyal to the conflict of interest.(DPA) government said they had pre- infections is 291,172, the vented Levy from entering Tar- Health Ministry told the An Iranian man, wearing a protective face mask, buys hand sanitiser from a woman at a metro station in Tehran.The Islamic republic has been At least eight huna on Saturday. IRNA news agency. battling a resurgence of the virus, with official figures showing a rise in both new infections and deaths since a two-month low in May. (AFP) killed in blast in But in tweets accompanying Syrian border city photographs of himself flanked Harirkhi said the Health by masked gunmen in military Ministry is sceptical of recent Damascus At least eight uniforms, the French celebrity moves by the government to US-based Zoroastrian priest killed in Iran people were killed and 19 philosopher said he had visited loosen the coronavirus lock- others wounded in a blast in the “killing field” in Tarhuna down, because that has led the Tehran A priest from the mi- Salari told state television, $10,000 (8,500 euros) were nurse and the bodyguard a Syrian city near the border where 47 people, including chil- populace to stop taking the nority Zoroastrian community saying the triple murder could found in one of their cars. whose bodies were also with Turkey on Sunday, dren, had “suffered martyrdom disease seriously. That has, in who lived in the United States have financially motivated. Amordad said that Kasra- found on Sunday were not according to information from pro-Haftar proxies”. turn, led to dramatic increases has been killed on a visit to “Three bodies were vi, who was born in 1967, was members of the Zoroastrian from a monitoring group and “Just after my reportage on in deaths and infections. Iran, state news agency IRNA discovered in a villa in Mahan a US resident who had been community, Amordad said. state media. the killing fields. These are the The last 24 hours alone reported Sunday. city and they were apparently living in California with his Zoroastrianism was the The Syrian Observatory true Libyan police who protect have seen 216 new deaths, The website of the Amor- murdered,” Salari told state family for the past 10 years. dominant religion in Persia for Human Rights said a free press. So different from bringing the overall death toll dad weekly paper on Zoro- television. He had returned to Iran in prior to the arrival of Islam. Ac- booby trapped motorcycle the thugs who tried to block my to 15,700. The total number astrian affairs said the body “Investigations showed recent months to attend his cording to government figures went off in the city of Ras convoy on my way back to Mis- of coronavirus infections is of Arash Kasravi was found that one of them was Arash father’s funeral and stayed for it counted around 23,100 al-Ain, which is under the rata,” he wrote in a caption. 291,172, the Health Ministry alongside those of his body- Kasravi, a member of the Zo- inheritance proceedings, but members in 2016, mostly control of the Turkey-backed He said a full account of told the IRNA news agency. guard and a nurse who also roastrian religious minority.” disappeared days ago. in Kerman and central Yazd opposition factions. what happened would be pub- “Our biggest concerns are did domestic work. The prosecutor did not Before his disappear- province. A child was among the lished soon. the infection and fatigue of They were discovered at disclose the identity of the ance, he had been “threat- Iran officially recognises dead, the Britain-based ob- A programme published by medical staff,” health ministry a house in the southeast- two other victims or say how ened with death on several “Iranian Zoroastrians, Jews servatory said, adding that Libyan media showed that Levy spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari ern province of Kerman, the they were killed. occasions” in relation to a and Christians” as religious the number is likely to rise, planned to visit the capital Trip- said in a televised briefing on area’s prosecutor Dadkhoda But he added that row over land ownership. The minorities. (AFP) as some of the wounded are oli on Sunday for talks with In- Sunday. in serious condition. The offi- terior Minister Fathi Bashagha. “We can help them and protocols more closely to ease A push by Iran’s ruling they go ahead as usual. Moses was saved from the cial SANA news agency quot- But the office of Prime Min- prevent the spread of the the burden on exhausted med- clerics to go ahead with next President Hassan Rowhani Egyptians. However, for Shiite ed local sources as saying ister Fayez al-Sarraj denied “any disease” by observing basic ical staff. month’s Ashura ceremonies, has indicated he will allow the Muslims, the day has special that the blast was caused connection” to Levy’s visit and guidelines such as hand-wash- Iran said earlier this month despite worries about the commemorations, most likely significance, as it marks the by a car bomb parked at said it had opened an inquiry to ing, mask-wearing and social that 5,000 health workers had coronavirus. The annual event because he lacks the power to death of Imam Hussein, one of a vegetable market, killing establish how it had come about distancing, she added. been infected with the novel routinely draws huge crowds overrule the clerics. the grandsons of the prophet eight and seriously wounding and to take “deterrent meas- The Health Ministry called coronavirus and 140 had lost and health experts say new in- Ashura is marked by Mus- Mohammed, at the Battle of others. (DPA) ures” against its organisers. for Iranians to observe health their lives. fections will be unavoidable if lims to commemorate the day Karbala in Iraq in 680 AD. Iraq to impose total curfew on Eid to curb COVID-19 outbreak Jordan to reopen to ‘low risk’ countries in August Baghdad The Iraqi govern- ment on Sunday said it AFP sia, New Zealand, Switzerland Jordan hard. Its economy re- would reimpose a total na- Amman and Thailand, he said. lies heavily on international tionwide curfew for 10 days, Travellers from those aid, tourism revenues and ex- lasting into next week’s Eid Jordan will reopen its air- countries will not need to patriate remittances. al-Adha festival, in an effort ports to commercial flights isolate for 14 days when they Before the coronavirus to curb the spread of the next month after a near five- reach Jordan but must be struck, Jordan hosted five mil- new coronavirus. month shutdown imposed to tested for the virus before ar- lion visitors a year and tour- The curfew will begin on stem the spread of the corona- riving, Misto said, adding that ism accounts for 14 percent of Thursday and continue until virus, an official saidS unday. the list would be updated eve- the country’s GDP, employing August 9, state news agency The move comes as the ry two weeks. about 100,000 people. INA reported. country is trying to revive its Transport Minister Khaled Tourism earned Jordan Eid al-Adha, one of economy which has been bad- Saif however that those travel- around $5.3 billion last year. Islam’s holiest festivals, is ly hit since the outbreak of the lers must show proof of hav- Around a quarter of a mil- due to begin on Friday. pandemic. ing spent two weeks in one of lion people a year used to visit The decision to impose Civil aviation commission the countries on the list before Jordan for medical treatment the new curfew was made at chief Haitham Misto told state arriving in Jordan. before the pandemic broke a meeting of a state commit- television that flights from 22 Anyone providing false in- out, bringing in some $1.5 bil- tee tasked with tackling the “low risk” countries will be al- formation will be fined 10,000 lion. virus outbreak, the agency lowed from August 5. dinars ($14,000), he said. The country was already added without details about The countries listed by the The desert kingdom, which Civil aviation commission chief Haitham Misto told state television that flights from 22 “low risk” countries in a precarious situation even enforcing the restriction. A health ministry include Aus- has recorded 1,154 cases of the will be allowed from August 5. before the new coronavirus, separate, night-time curfew, tria, Canada, China, Denmark, virus including 11 deaths, im- with unemployment at 19.3 reimposed about two weeks Georgia, Germany, Greenland, posed a tough curfew enforced of COVID-19, before easing Airports were closed in flights suspended. percent in the first quarter of ago, remains in effect. (DPA) Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Malay- with drones to curb the spread policies in early June. mid-March and international The curbs hit cash-trapped this year. 06 Monday, July 27, 2020

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Trump Has Declared War On American Cities How COVID-19 Will Reshape

The supposed threat to public safety is Trump’s pretext for deploying federal agents to cities in the name of containing Indo-Pacific Security public protests, and defying the will of many state’s governor The pandemic will likely have a range of significant effects on Indo-Pacific S President Donald Trump campaigned and frightening jump in violent offenses. in 2016 against an imaginary nation of Shootings and killings are up in Milwaukee, security and geopolitics in both the short and long-term U1970s-era ‘inner cities’ beset by fear and Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Atlanta violent crime. The narrative worked for him and some other cities. The problem is real. then, so he’s doing it again — but this time So is the need for federal help, which Jiyoon Kim, Jihoon Yu, he has the power to make his dark vision could take the form of FBI investigators or and Erik French real by sending federal agents dressed like crackdowns on illegal weapons by the Bu- Tribune News Service military commandos into those same cit- reau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Ex- ies. He’s done it in Portland, Oregon, and plosives. N just a few months, COVID-19 has is now portraying the deployment of FBI But Trump is unlikely to pursue a gun spread across the Indo-Pacific, in- agents to help fight crime in other cities as crackdown, tied as he is to the National Ri- fecting thousands and causing mas- a similar assault by his forces of law and or- fle Assn and other pro-gun groups. When sive social and economic disruption. der against protesters, supposed antifa fifth responding to mass shootings in El Paso, While some states, like South Korea columnists, and the most dastardly Ameri- Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, one very long year andI Vietnam, have had great success in ca-haters of all — Democrats. ago, Trump said the fault lay with violent containing the pandemic, others like In- Trump’s message is that cities led by video games and mental illness. “Mental ill- dia, Indonesia, and, of course, the United Democrats are crumbling into chaos, and ness and hatred pulls the trigger,” Trump States continue to face substantial domes- that demonstrators decrying police brutal- said at the time, “not the gun.” tic outbreaks. COVID-19 will likely have a ity and seeking to “defund the police” have Now he blames not mental illness but his range of significant effects on Indo-Pacific decimated local police forces and left inno- political opposition. His wicked genius is to security and geopolitics in both the short cent people at the mercy of criminals. The deploy federal agents to cities like Chicago, and long-term. supposed threat to public safety is Trump’s where they can provide real help, while In the near future, COVID-19 will de- pretext for deploying federal agents to cit- presenting them as part of a phalanx of grade military readiness in the Indo-Pacif- ies that not only haven’t asked for them, but troops that are rescuing cities from suppos- ic. Militaries across the region have had may even be suing to have them removed. edly violent anti-racism protesters in places to forfeit large-scale training exercises that the ‘Quad’. Despite a draconian lockdown notably, the World Health Organization He describes like Portland. help maintain readiness. The US and South this spring, however, Indian COVID-19 (WHO) has seen its reputation damaged by his response In this manner Korea cancelled their regular joint exer- cases are now rising rapidly. With an its obsequiousness toward China and the as a “surge” of he can appeal cises earlier this year. The US and the Phil- overburdened health care system and an US decision to cut ties with the organisa- federal law en- to white voters ippines similarly called off the annual Ba- economy still struggling from the earlier tion. forcement, bor- feeling anxiety likatan exercises in May. Australia recently lockdown, the Modi administration may At the same time, the coronavirus may rowing a term about the Black canceled the multinational Pitch Black have no choice but to focus its attention and well contribute to the emergence of new best known to- Lives Matter exercises, which would have included the resources inward toward resolving these regional institutions designed to tackle day to describe movement, but US, South Korea, Japan, and other regional domestic challenges. shared security challenges. The existing the large-scale without appear- powers. In general, lower levels of readi- The pandemic will also have several ‘Quad’ states — the United States, India, Ja- injection of ing blatantly ness across the region will increase the risk long-term strategic impacts on regional pan, and Australia — have teamed up with military force racist, while at of international accidents and incidents in- security in the Indo-Pacific. Perhaps most South Korea, Vietnam, and New Zealand in in Iraq by Presi- the same time volving military forces. The cancellation of importantly, COVID-19 is likely to intensify the ‘Quad Plus’ dialogue to coordinate their dent George portraying him- so many joint US-allied exercises may also US-China regional rivalry. For many in the responses to the coronavirus. This could W Bush and in self as the true lead US allies and adversaries alike to ques- United States, the pandemic highlights the pave the way for greater multilateral coop- Afghanistan by champion of tion whether the US armed forces remain costs of US-China interdependence and the eration between these key regional stake- President Ba- embattled Black able to meet the United States’ extensive unreliability of the Chinese government. holders in the future on both transnational rack Obama. city dwellers. security commitments in the Indo-Pacific. Many in China, in turn, view US criticism and traditional security issues. The message is And, of The pandemic may also lead to great- of China as a cynical effort to distract from Lastly, the COVID-19 pandemic will unmistakable: course, any city er instability on the Korean Peninsula in the US government’s botched response to likely have a long-term impact on threat The federal government is fighting danger- suffering under the heel of Democrats. the near term. North Korea already faces the pandemic. The mutual antagonism perceptions across the Indo-Pacific. States, ous insurgents in US cities to keep them Trump has said that might include Oak- mounting economic difficulties as the re- born out of the COVID-19 epidemic is likely facing the extensive damage caused by the from overrunning the nation. land, although violent crime is down there sult of international sanctions and the to outlast the disease itself, contributing to coronavirus, are likely to take pathogenic The most worrisome thing about Op- from last year, and Detroit, which also is North’s decision to close its border with growing strategic competition between the security more seriously in the long-run. eration Legend — named for 4-year-old not one of the cities suffering from a steep China, its largest trading partner, to pre- Indo-Pacific’s two most powerful states. Already, polling data indicates that US LeGend Taliferro, who was shot to death in increase in shootings. vent the spread of COVID-19. Should the The coronavirus may also have a long- citizens see the spread of disease as the June while sleeping in a Kansas City apart- But both cities have large Black popula- coronavirus arrive in North Korea, the term impact on US and Chinese regional top global threat facing their country. It ment — is Trump’s willingness to use the tions, both are thoroughly Democratic, and country will likely face an acute crisis given influence and power. As the US has strug- is unclear, however, whether Indo-Pacific power of his office for his own political ben- both have a lingering image — especially in its poverty and poor healthcare infrastruc- gled to contain the virus at home, its re- states will rely on multilateral or unilateral efit by using federal policy and personnel to the minds of older voters — of violent crime ture. A fragile North Korea could lash out gional (and global) reputation has suffered. strategies to address pathogenic security promote his campaign for reelection. in decades past. They are the victims of aggressively in an attempt to distract its cit- China, meanwhile, has leveraged assistance concerns. While the creation of the Quad Just as he pressed Ukraine to take action Trump’s perverse nostalgia for “inner city” izenry and secure concessions in the form and propaganda to strengthen its soft pow- Plus dialogue suggests that states may see that could undermine the political standing meltdown, and his cluelessness about the of international humanitarian assistance. er in developing states across the region. At multilateralism as a productive path for- of former Vice President Joe Biden — now meltdown of his own making in the form of Already, North Korea has demolished its the same time, China has taken advantage ward, the US split with the WHO simul- the presumptive Democratic nominee for poor pandemic preparedness and manage- joint liaison office with the South near Kae- of regional states’ preoccupation with the taneously hints at the fragility of existing president — Trump is gearing the current ment, and retreat from police reform. song in a dramatic show of force; the North coronavirus to increase its coercive efforts multilateral mechanisms for addressing surge largely for political optics. The goals Does he have the ability to lead a do- will likely engage in further provocations in in contested territory in the South and East transnational threats. here include discrediting the Democratic mestic law enforcement surge? He certainly the months to come. China Seas and along the Sino-Indian bor- Party and consolidating support for Trump seems to think so. On the campaign trail COVID-19 also may temporarily im- der while engaging in a protracted cyber of- (Dr Jiyoon Kim is a senior research based on fear of crime. four years ago, he declared himself smarter pede India’s growing role in Indo-Pacific fensive against Australia. fellow of the Institute of Democracy Following an even steeper decline in and better at military operations than US regional security. Over the last decade, In the long run, COVID-19 is also likely and Education. Dr Jihoon Yu is a crime during the second quarter of the year, generals. Perhaps that’s why generals such India has steadily shifted toward becom- to damage the legitimacy of the liberal in- lieutenant commander in the ROK brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic as HR McMaster, John Kelly and James ing a “net security provider” in the region, ternational order in the Indo-Pacific. Lead- Navy working on naval strategy and closures that kept people indoors for Mattis all left his administration. They just strengthening its naval capabilities, sup- ing international institutions have strug- and force development at the ROK weeks, June and July have seen an actual weren’t up to his standards. porting maritime capacity-building efforts gled to manage the outbreak. The G-7, for Navy HQ. Dr Erik French is an in Southeast Asia, and stepping up engage- instance, was unable to even release a joint assistant professor of International (Tribune News Service) ment in multilateral security dialogues like statement on the pandemic. Perhaps most Studies at SUNY Brockport)

Dos And Don’ts To Succeed In The Covid-19 E-Commerce Age

With the rapid growth in online shopping, competition in the digital space will intensify further

Maria Haggerty blankets, and snack foods. Why? In in times of recession. response should be, and steps neces- have changed. Especially earlier on, carts upon seeing unanticipated Tribune News Service times of crisis, people seek comfort. Diversify your supply chain. sary to be best prepared. Plan from they were more forgiving of inven- shipping costs. Another 56 percent In times of lockdown, two other fac- In the same way investors build a worst- to best-case scenario. tory issues and prolonged shipping held off on making a purchase due to ITH retail sales down, the re- tors came into play. well-diversified portfolio in the in- First, determine what the ab- timelines; Scalefast’s Rebuilding the lack of a free return policy. ality of what future shutdowns First, people are home more. Ac- terest of yielding a higher return with solute essentials are that your com- Retail study found that 45 percent Conversely, 24 percent of survey Wcould mean for small business- cording to the US Census Bureau, lower risk, sellers with a well-diversi- pany needs to survive, and I mean of shoppers plan to be more patient respondents reported use of gift-like es is unsettling. Those prepared to from April to May, sales were way up fied supply chain may better protect survive--as in, keep the lights on and of longer delivery windows. But that packaging prompted them to pur- accommodate the growth of the e- for furniture and home furnishings their business during challenging make payroll. Before you think any tolerance is likely to fade with time. chase from a brand again, while 61 commerce sector are in a good spot. (+89.7 percent) and electronics and times. Knowing you can source the further, create a plan to provide for Having a fully comprehensive percent said the inclusion of a sur- The volumes my company has been appliances (+50.5 percent). Second, materials you need when a problem those things. Next, consider what inventory management system prise giveaway with an online order managing while fulfilling orders for people are bored. In fact, 26 percent arises with a primary supplier is in- your company needs to maintain enables successful management would do the same. e-commerce brands signals upward of shoppers reported boredom drove valuable insurance. status quo, and finally, what must of omnichannel offerings. And Earning customer loyalty is not digital revenue growth, the con- them to make more online purchas- Broadening your supplier net- the scenario look like in order to re- the importance of a robust, well- an isolated exercise. It is a commit- tinuation of which appears to be all es during the pandemic, according to work may also yield added value, turn to business as usual? Creating organised omnichannel operation ment to continue meeting and rais- but certain. Dotcom Distribution’s 2020 e-com- such as discovering complementary plans for potential unknowns will becomes ever more important as ing that bar. Constant analysis of As the digital commerce land- merce consumer survey. products. A regional supplier could prepare you to keep business going peak approaches. behavioural data is the truest way scape becomes further saturated, al- Clothing and accessories also also save time, money, or afford you amid disruption. Don’t take customer loyalty to forecast where and how to get the ready-stiff competition will intensify. saw a massive transformation, in- more control over your supplies. Don’t write off retail. As a for granted. As it is generally eas- best results. Brands taking the following steps creasing 188 percent from April to Have multiple contingency second coronavirus wave rolls out, ier to lose a customer than gain one, It all boils down to better un- are positioned to realise sustainable May; my beauty and apparel clien- plans. How well your business fares normal foot traffic levels appear to longevity is rooted in delivering a derstanding and servicing custom- business. tele’s order volumes for the month in a crisis depends on how effectively be a distant reality, but shoppers valuable and meaningful experience. ers, strengthening operations, and Look at what consumers are of May surpassed pre-pandemic you respond to it, and the best way to are relying on physical retail in a big There’s no shortage of incidents that safeguarding your business. While buying, and why. As everyone numbers. This activity could be a ensure efficacy is to have a plan. At a way la curbside pickup and store-to- deter consumers from patronising a these efforts are particularly urgent settled into pandemic conditions, result of the ‘lipstick effect,” where framework level, consider three stag- door delivery. As consumers have brand. Dotcom’s survey found that at this juncture, none of them would popularity grew for items such as consumers buy smaller, affordable es: an estimate of what might occur, adapted to the state of pandemic af- 78 percent of consumers in 2020 be made in vain if you never faced sleepwear and comfortable apparel, luxuries in lieu of major purchases a plan for what the corresponding fairs, expectations for online orders abandoned items in their online another crisis.

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THE OPINION AND ANALYSIS PAGES ARE THE AUTHORS’ OWN. QATAR TRIBUNE BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY. Asia / World Monday, July 27, 2020 07 Australia reports 10 virus deaths in highest daily toll so far DPA day, said Andrews, as he left in hospital with COVID-19. current positive result rate of have spread the virus, leading Sydney open the possibility of extend- Case numbers have been 0.4 percent, well down from to clusters including 60 cases ing a six-week lockdown in the growing by several hundred a the positive result rate of 1.4 linked to a Sydney pub and 67 The number of coronavirus city of Melbourne. day over the past three weeks per cent in April. cases among diners at a Thai deaths in Australia’s Victoria Andrews pleaded with the as a second wave of virus in- Across Australia, only Vic- restaurant. has hit a record high of 10 in public to wear masks if they fections hits Australia. toria and to a lesser extent the A court on Sunday grant- 24 hours, state premier Dan- had to leave their homes. The Victorian deaths state of New South Wales have ed police a prohibition order iel Andrews told reporters “This is not about human bring Australia’s virus death recently recorded new cases. on a Black Lives Matter pro- Sunday. rights,” Andrews said. toll to 155. Queensland, New South test planned for Tuesday in The 10 deaths recorded “There are 10 families There were 475 new cases Wales, South Australia, Tas- Sydney, saying it would most also mark the highest number that are going to be burying nationally in the last 24 hours, mania, Western Australia and likely breach social distanc- of fatalities in a 24-hour pe- someone in the next few days. and the country has a total of the Northern Territory have ing regulations. riod nationally since the coro- Wear a mask. It’s not too 4,751 active cases, half of them barred entry from Victoria. Protest organizers vowed navirus outbreak started. much to ask.” recorded in the last seven days. Several people who en- to appeal the ban but said they Victoria’s state premier Daniel Andrews speaks during a press confer- In Victoria, 459 new cases There are 4,233 active cas- Close to four million peo- tered neighbouring New would march regardless of the ence in Melbourne, recently. (AFP) had been recorded in the last es in Victoria and 228 patients ple have been tested, with a South Wales from Victoria court decision.

Pakistan virus deaths drop, but At least 24 government warns of Eid spike Rohingya Indian PM warns of rapid migrants feared AFP Faisal Sultan, who is help- drowned off Islamabad ing lead the government’s coronavirus response, said Malaysia Pakistan has seen an Sunday that only 23,000 out 80-percent drop in corona- of an available 50,000 tests coronavirus spread as AFP virus deaths but risks a spike had been utilised in the previ- Kuala Lumpur in new cases after the upcom- ous 24 hours. ing Eid festival, a government The health ministry did not A Rohingya migrant is health official said Sunday. immediately respond to a que- feared to be the only sur- According to government ry about why the testing rate caseload nears 1.4 million vivor from a boat carrying data, Pakistan saw daily virus was so low. at least two dozen asylum deaths peak at about 150 in Many people ignored so- DPA seekers that is believed to June. On Saturday, only 24 cial distancing guidelines and New Delhi have run into difficulty off new fatalities were reported flocked to mosques and mar- the Malaysian coast near over the previous day. kets during the last religious The novel coronavirus is Thailand, a coastguard of- Zafar Mirza, a senior health holiday marking the end of spreading rapidly in several ficial said Sunday. advisor for Prime Minister Im- Ramadan in May, helping fuel parts of India and the public Mohamad Zawawi Ab- ran Khan, told reporters about a subsequent surge in COV- should remain extremely vigi- dullah, coastguard chief six percent of those being tested ID-19 cases across Pakistan. lant, Prime Minister Naren- for the northern states of were positive for coronavirus. The increase prompted the dra Modi said Sunday as the Kedah and Perlis, said the “The number of deaths World Health Organization to number of infections in India 27-year-old named Nor caused by coronavirus has call for new lockdowns across neared 1.4 million. Hossain was detained by dropped by 80 percent in Pa- Pakistan. “We must understand that police after he swam to kistan,” he said. For the upcoming Eid al- the virus is as deadly today as shore on the resort island In all, Pakistan has con- Adha festival, which begins it was at the beginning and we of Langkawi. firmed more than 270,000 Friday in Pakistan, Mirza said need to be even more careful,” “Based on the informa- cases including nearly 5,800 people should not flock to ani- Modi said during his monthly tion from the police, the il- deaths. mal markets and urged them radio address. legal Rohingya migrant had Some observers, however, to “buy sacrificial animals on- jumped off the boat that warn the numbers do not re- line to prevent a spike in new Several regions have reim- had 24 other people and flect the true extent of cases in coronavirus cases”. posed lockdowns for short that he was the only one Pakistan, with many people re- “Any negligence... could who managed to swim to luctant to get tested and over- make the situation worse,” he periods to contain the the shore safely,” Zawawi all testing rates still low. said. spread of the disease. The said. states of Karnataka and A search and rescue op- Tamil Nadu have restricted eration had been launched, the lockdown to Sundays, but another official told AFP that no bodies or sur- Hong Kong tightens quarantine while West Bengal has vivors have been found. rules for sea and flight crews reduced it two days a week. It is not clear what hap- pened to the boat. AFP blamed an exemption from the He advised people to con- Muslm-majority Ma- Hong Kong usual 14-day quarantine which tinue wearing masks, wash- People walk and shop along a market area during a lockdown imposed until July 29 as a preventive meas- laysia is a favoured destina- the government granted to “es- ing their hands and upholding ure against the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus in Siliguri on Sunday. (AFP) tion for Rohingya, who face Hong Kong will stop most sential personnel”, including social distancing and hygiene persecution in their mostly ships from changing crews in cross-boundary truckers and rules, referring to the meas- have spiked since mid-June was also suffering from hy- firm Bharat Biotech. Buddhist homeland of the territory from Wednesday air and sea crew. ures as “our weapons to fight as the country emerged from pertension and diabetes. The The firm’s Covaxin is Myanmar, but authorities to cut back on quarantine ex- The government an- the virus.” a strict lockdown and resumed state extended its lockdown among scores of vaccine can- have in recent months been emptions blamed for causing a nounced a slew of measures to India’s Health Ministry re- economic and other activities until August 1. didates in various phases of trying to stop them enter- third wave of coronavirus cases. tighten quarantine exemptions ported 48,661 new infections and also ramped up testing. New cases were reported clinical trials across the world. ing over coronavirus fears. After seemingly ending lo- on Sunday as the city recorded and 705 deaths on Saturday. Several regions have re- Saturday in at least half of In- Fifty people have been Malaysia has stepped cal transmissions for weeks, 128 new cases in the previous With a total of 1,385,522 imposed lockdowns for short dia’s 36 states and federally- administered the vaccine in up maritime patrols since new infections have hit triple 24 hours, bringing the total to coronavirus infections, India, periods to contain the spread administered territories. an initial trial at a dozen sites the outbreak of the corona- figures on a daily basis in the 2,634 with 18 deaths. a country of 1.3 billion people, of the disease. The states of In the central Indian state across the country, according virus epidemic in a bid to densely packed finance hub From Wednesday, only ranks third among nations Karnataka and Tamil Nadu of Madhya Pradesh, the state’s to the Indian Council of Medi- stop Rohingya boats from -- sparking fears the new out- vessels with freight destined worst-hit by the virus after the have restricted the lockdown chief minister Shivraj Singh cal Research. landing. break is spreading out of con- for Hong Kong will be able to United States and Brazil. to Sundays, while West Bengal Chouhan was among those Results of pre-clinical Although some have trol. change crews, but even they Experts say that with test- has reduced it two days a week. who tested positive. studies had been promising made it ashore many boats More than 1,000 infections will not be allowed to mingle in ing rates per million compara- The north-eastern hill As infections continue to and showed extensive safety have been turned back, have been confirmed since ear- public and must go straight to tively low, the real numbers state of Sikkim reported its spiral, human trials have be- and effective immune re- sparking anger from rights ly July. or from the airport, or stay in a are likely much higher. first OC VID-19 death on Sun- gun on a vaccine candidate de- sponses, Bharat Biotech said groups. Some health experts have designated quarantine venue. COVID-19 cases in India day in a 74-year-old man who veloped by Hyderabad-based in a release.

Taliban accuse Kabul of re-arresting freed insurgents Philippine police warns of arrests AFP “They are incessantly raid- release 5,000 insurgent pris- On Saturday, Faisal said Kabul ed, detained and put behind oners while the Taliban free the Taliban had killed 46 civil- if protesters defy ban on rallies the bar by NDS of the Kabul 1,000 government inmates. ians in more than 400 “terror- DPA semblies are not allowed due be held at the House of Rep- The Taliban accused Afghan (administration),” Taliban Kabul has released most of ist activities” in the past week. Manila the coronavirus outbreak. resentatives complex in Qu- security forces Sunday of re- political spokesman Suhail the 5,000 but the NDS has said “Peace requires commit- “If there will be hard-head- ezon City, but only a limited arresting insurgents who had Shaheen said on Twitter. some of the Taliban inmates ment and will, which aren’t Philippine police on Sun- ed protesters, we will be forced number of legislators will be been released as part of a cru- Javid Faisal, the spokes- are returning to the battlefield. visible in the actions of the Tal- day warned protesters they to arrest them,” said Debold allowed to personally attend cial prisoner swap meant to man for Afghanistan’s Nation- Peace talks were originally iban,” he said on Twitter. would be arrested if they defy Sinas, head of Metro Manila’s the event. kick-start peace talks. al Security Council, said the supposed to begin March 10 Also Saturday, the US a ban on rallies ahead of a police force. The Department of Health They said the National Di- claim was “incorrect”. but the deadline passed amid State Department said Zalmay speech by President Rodrigo Presidential Communica- on Sunday reported 2,110 ad- rectorate of Security (NDS) “It’s their way of sabotag- political disarray in Kabul and Khalilzad, its special envoy Duterte in Congress. tions Secretary Martin Anda- ditional confirmed COVID-19 had detained an unspecified ing the peace efforts and the as the prisoner swap stalled. who has been leading nego- Activist groups have nar said Duterte was expected cases in the Philippines, number of insurgents released peace talks that should start,” In the months since, vio- tiations with the Taliban, will vowed to push ahead with pro- to discuss how the government bringing the national tally to under the exchange pro- he told AFP. lence levels have soared across return to the region to “press tests during Duterte’s state of would confront the challenges 80,448. gramme, warning Kabul would Under a deal between the Afghanistan, with the Taliban for resolution of the remaining the nation address on Mon- brought about by the corona- The death toll also rose “bear responsibility for the US and the Taliban, the Afghan carrying out near-daily attacks issues ahead of intra-Afghan day, despite an announcement virus pandemic. to 1,932 with 39 additional consequences”. government is supposed to against security forces. negotiations”. by local officials that public as- The annual address will deaths, it added. North Korea declares emergency over suspected virus case AFP alert” to contain the virus, the ing the two countries. tiple media reports and defec- rea closed its borders in late Seoul official Korean Central News It is very rare for anyone tors. January as the virus spread in Agency said. to leave the South through The patient was found neighbouring China. North Korean authorities If confirmed, it would be what is one of the world’s most in Kaesong City, which bor- “There’s no question the have imposed a lockdown on the first officially recognised secure borders, replete with ders South Korea, and “was coronavirus in the North is the border city of Kaesong af- case of COVID-19 in North minefields and guard posts. put under strict quarantine”, imported from China,” said ter discovering what they say Korea, where medical infra- But the South Korean as would any close contacts, Go Myong-hyun, an analyst is the country’s first suspected structure is seen as woefully military said there was a “high KCNA said. at the Asan Institute for Policy coronavirus case, state media inadequate to deal with any possibility” that a defector had Kim was quoted as saying Studies. reported Sunday. epidemic. recently returned. “the vicious virus could be said But Pyongyang was sin- Leader Kim Jong Un con- KCNA said a defector who A 24-year-old man is be- to have entered the country”, gling out the case from the A photo released from North Korea’s official Korean Central News vened an emergency politburo had left for South Korea three lieved to have swum back to and officials on Friday took South to highlight defectors as Agency (KCNA) shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attending an meeting on Saturday to imple- years ago returned on July 19 the North after being investi- the “preemptive measure of “dangerous beings”, Go said, emergency enlarged meeting of Political Bureau of WPK Central Com- ment a “maximum emergency after “illegally crossing” the gated for rape allegations in totally blocking Kaesong City”. as the North ramps up pres- mittee at an undisclosed location. (AFP) system and issue a top-class heavily fortified border divid- the South, according to mul- Nuclear-armed North Ko- sure against Seoul. 08 Monday, July 27, 2020 Europe / Americas Volunteer confesses to setting French cathedral on fire Italian region imposes 1,000-euro fines for not wearing masks RENNES: A volunteer church assistant has confessed to setting the fire that severely damaged a ROME: Three businesses in the southern Italian city of Salerno are the first to fall foul of tough new Gothic cathedral in the western French city of Nantes, his lawyer said on Sunday, though his motives anti-coronavirus regulations imposed by the region of Campania, local media reported on Sunday. News remain a mystery. The three businesses, which include a bar and a hairdresser, were hit with 1,000-euro The 39-year-old, an asylum-seeker from Rwanda who has lived in France for several years, was ($1,166) fines after police found they had not respected an edict imposed on Friday that re- in brief arrested on Saturday after laboratory analysis determined that arson was the likely cause of the blaze, quires people to wear masks in enclosed spaces. the local prosecutor’s office said. “If our fellow citizens think that the problem is resolved, that means that within a few weeks “My client is cooperating,” lawyer Quentin Chabert said at a news conference in Nantes, without we will return to a grave emergency,” Vincenzo De Luca, the president of Campania, which speculating what prompted the attempt to burn down the Cathedral of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. (AFP) includes Naples, posted on Facebook on Friday. (AFP)

Madrid insists COVID-19 is ‘under control’ in Spain Protesters, police clash in AFP try told AFP. Madrid “Spain is a safe country,” the ministry said, adding that The Spanish government said in the case of the British quar- latest outcry over US feds on Sunday that in spite of the antine, Spain is “in contact” AFP officials, and which many say recent surge in coronavirus with London whose decisions Seattle smacks of authoritarianism. cases, the situation there is it “respects”. Saturday’s demonstration “under control”. Spain reported nearly a Protesters took to streets began peacefully, with crowds The statement comes in re- thousand new cases a day on across the United States over- playing music and dancing, sponse to countries that have both Thursday and Friday. night into early on Sunday, blowing soap bubbles and at- recently announced travel re- Its number of cases has tri- sparking clashes with police and taching red roses to the barri- strictions on Spain. pled in two weeks while more a fatal shooting in Texas, amid a cades. From Sunday, passengers than 280 homes are being wave of public anger over Don- But it ended -- like many arriving from Spain to the UK closely monitored by the au- ald Trump’s planned “surge” of before it -- with tear gas fired will have to undergo a fort- thorities. federal agents into main cities. after protesters attached ropes night in isolation while Nor- The Ministry of Health is The demonstrations to barricades surrounding the way imposed restrictions on particularly concerned about against racism and police bru- city’s courthouse in an attempt travel to Spain. the situation in Aragon and tality -- ignited two months ago to pull them down. French Prime Minister Catalonia, where the regional by the death in Minneapolis of Portland police declared Jean Castex “strongly rec- authorities have urged resi- unarmed African-American the area a riot, ordering pro- ommended” Friday that the dents of Barcelona to stay at George Floyd -- come as the US testers to leave, before they French avoid going to Catalo- home. They also decided on president faces an increasingly were joined by federal officers nia, a region in northeastern Friday to close nightclubs and tough battle for re-election, and to clear the area. Spain where the epidemic is bars, considered hotbeds of is campaigning on a “law and An AFP reporter saw at particularly on the rise. contagion. Most regions have order” platform. least two men being detained “The Spanish government tightened the screw by rein- He has met stiff resistance and escorted from the scene by considers that the situation is forcing the compulsory use of from big city mayors, like Lori federal officers. under control, the outbreaks masks, which must be worn Lightfoot of Chicago, many of Portland police earlier con- have been located, isolated and at all times in the street under them Democrats who accuse firmed a man was stabbed, with controlled,” the foreign minis- threat of a fine. Trump of magnifying the prob- Security personnel stand in a cloud of tear gas in Portland, Oregon on Sunday, as protests continue across the suspect “held down by pro- lem for political gain. the United States. (AFP) testers” before he was detained “I have drawn a very hard by officers and charged with as- Thousands of Britons in Spain shocked by line. We’ll not allow federal Statesman newspaper that the ed the demonstrators. sault, according to a statement. surprise COVID-19 quarantine troops in our city,” Lightfoot incident occurred when a man Protests against racism “The rioters had no regard The victim was transported said on CNN’s “State of the Un- in a car turned onto a street and police brutality for the community’s safety, for to hospital with a serious injury. LONDON: Thousands of Britons were re-jigging their vacation ion.” where protesters were gathered continue following the officers’ safety or for the busi- “I don’t like what’s happen- plans on Sunday hours after London surprised them and anyone “We will not tolerate un- and drove toward the crowd. killing of African-American nesses and property that they ing down here, what Trump is else hoping to travel from Spain to Britain with a mandatory two- named agents taking people off The vehicle became sur- George Floyd, and Trump’s destroyed,” local media quoted doing,” said Mike Shikany, a week quarantine period. the street, violating their rights rounded by shouting protest- her as saying. 55-year-old aerospace engineer Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said the move was “ab- and holding them in custody.” ers, and one approached the planned ‘surge’ of federal Further south in Portland, at the protest, adding he did not solutely necessary” after Spain recorded more than 900 new Protesters marched in Aus- vehicle carrying a rifle, he said. agents into main cities police and federal agents fired “want to get anywhere near the COVID-19 cases for two days in a row. tin, Texas, as well as Louisville, The driver then stuck a gun tear gas and forcefully dis- little green men,” meaning the But the speed of the decision surprised many - including Brit- Kentucky; New York; Omaha, out of the car window and fired a construction site for a youth persed protesters for a second federal troops. ish Transportation Minister Grant Shapps and his family - who Nebraska; California’s Oakland several shots, hitting the man detention facility. night early on Sunday. Portland retiree Jean Mul- were already in Spain, which is a top holiday destination for Brit- and Los Angeles, and Rich- with the rifle, before speeding Protesters slashed car tires Police moved after a group len, 74, said that without pres- ons. The new policy was announced on Saturday and stipulated mond in Virginia. away, according to Capochiano. and smashed trailer windows, of protesters tried to pull down sure nothing would change. that those who had not left Spain by midnight that day (2200 In Austin, a man was killed Police said the shooter was prompting police to declare a a fence erected around a federal “It’s time to become the GMT on Saturday) would be subject to the quarantine. in a shooting that broke out in custody, and cooperating riot and clear the streets with courthouse. country we always brag about “We took the decision as swiftly as we could and we can’t Saturday night at a protest in with investigators. pepper spray and flash-bang Portland has taken center being. And we can’t brag any- make apologies for doing so,” Raab told Sky News, pointing out the downtown area of the Texas In Seattle, police arrested grenades. stage for the highly contro- more, about anything. We that Britain had an obligation to react quickly as news came in state capital, police said. 45 people during a night of Police Chief Carmen Best versial crackdown by federal aren’t first in anything and it’s a of growing numbers out of Spain. (DPA) A witness, Michael Ca- violent protests in which dem- implored people to “come in agents ordered by Trump -- one terrible, terrible thing to see at pochiano, told the Austin onstrators set fire to trailers by peace to the city,” and castigat- that is not supported by local the end of my life,” she said.

Ukraine, Russia hail peace efforts ahead Putin announces hypersonic weapons for the Russian Navy Florida overtakes New York in of ceasefire DPA missile built for the navy. COVID-19 cases, amid surge Moscow The futuristic hypersonic AFP weapons travel at a multiple DPA also rising, with another 124 Kiev President Vladimir Putin of the speed of sound, 343 me- Washington fatalities reported overnight, has announced that Russian tres per second. bringing the total to 5,854. President Volodymyr Zelen- warships will be equipped with Construction will also Florida has overtaken Nationally, there have sky on Sunday welcomed efforts the latest hypersonic weapons. continue on the underwater New York in the number of been more than 4 million in- to resolve Ukraine’s conflict with At the main naval parade nuclear-armed Poseidon tor- coronavirus cases, accord- fections and about 140,000 Kremlin-backed separatists dur- in St Petersburg on Sunday pedo, the ministry said, add- ing to the latest information deaths, according to Johns ing a phone call with Russian - Russian Navy Day - Putin ing that the planned sea drone from the state’s health de- Hopkins University. leader Vladimir Putin ahead of a spoke of “unique advantages is intended to destroy coastal partment on Sunday. Multiple times in the ceasefire starting Monday. [that] will be achieved due targets. The Sunshine State has past week, health officials Moscow and Kiev agreed to the broad introduction of Putin, who also rode in a reported 423,855 total cas- have reported that more to implement a ceasefire in the advanced digital technolo- military boat himself, said that es, up 12,180 in the last 24 than 1,100 people died in a eastern Ukrainian region of gies, the world’s unparalleled this year alone 40 new ships of hours. New York, once the single day, as the virus rav- Donbass during negotiations hypersonic strike systems, different classes would be put Russian President Vladimir Putin inspects warships on the Neva river epicentre of the US outbreak ages parts of the south and earlier this month, as a precon- unmanned underwater vehi- into service with the individu- during the Navy Day parade in Saint Petersburg on Sunday. (AFP) has 411,200 total, seeing just south-west, particularly ur- dition for a broader settlement cles,” as quoted by TASS news al fleets of the largest country hundreds of daily new infec- ban areas. agreed in the capital of Belarus agency. in the world. The naval forces also cele- with a gun show in the Medi- tions. The country sees some in 2015. Putin further described the Russia has a larger coastal brated Navy Day with parades terranean port of Tartus. California, with a popu- 70,000 new cases every day, Ukraine has been fighting improvements as “the most ef- area than any other country in in many other Russian coastal A video released by the lation of nearly 40 million, with a number of states re- separatists backed by Russia fective self-defence.” Accord- the world. towns. Ministry of Defence showed about twice Florida’s, is now peatedly breaking their own in the Donetsk and Lugansk ing to the Interfax news agen- The Navy has been pro- In Syria, where Russia is not only warships taking part, the worst hit state, nearing records in recent weeks. regions since 2014 following cy, the Ministry of Defence tecting Russia reliably for 300 fighting alongside President including a submarine, but 450,000 cases. Hospitalisations are Moscow’s annexation of the also announced successful years, Putin said to mark Navy Bashar al-Assad, the military also combat helicopters and Deaths in Florida are sharply rising again. Crimean peninsula. tests of the Zircon hypersonic Day nationwide. demonstrated its strength jets. MEXICANS PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING 2020’s first hurricane ‘Hanna’ downgraded to tropical storm after lashing Texas AFP There were no immediate Corpus Christi strewn with de- tions, with officials instituting Houston reports of casualties or wide- bris and downed trees. a state-wide mask mandate to spread damage but meteor- Some motorists even curb the spread of the disease. The first Atlantic hurricane ologists warned that heavy rain braved flooded roads, while The US is the hardest-hit of 2020 was downgraded to a would produce “life-threaten- one hardy storm-watcher was country in the coronavirus pan- tropical storm on Sunday after ing flash flooding” inS outh seen calmly taking pictures of demic, with some 4.2 million lashing coronavirus-hit Texas, Texas and mudslides across the beach from a wind-swept cases, and authorities will have as Hawaii braced for its own northern Mexican states. promenade. to figure out how to safely shel- battering. President Donald Trump Local authorities were read- ter residents forced out of their Hanna was still pack- tweeted as Hanna made land- ying for the possibility of torna- homes by future hurricanes this ing winds of around 45 miles fall Saturday that his admin- does into the evening in south- season. (72 kilometers) an hour as it istration would “coordinate ern Texas, as the American Red A second storm system crossed from the Lone Star closely” with state authorities Cross opened three shelters -- Pacific Hurricane Douglas state over northeastern Mexico, and urged locals to “protect across the state in preparation. -- was bearing down on the Ha- meteorologists said. your family & property!” Images shared by the Na- waiian islands Sunday morning “Additional weakening is Damage appeared limited tional Weather Service office and was expected to move over expected as the center of Hanna in the immediate aftermath of in Corpus Christi showed water parts of the state later in the day moves farther inland, and the Hanna’s arrival on Padre Island lapping at the city’s bayfront and on Monday. cyclone is expected to weaken around 5:00 pm (2200 GMT), Art Museum of South Texas. A hurricane warning was to a tropical depression later with some isolated flooding and The Texas State Aquarium in effect for Maui and Kauai Customers sit with a teddy bear used to keep social distancing measures, during the gradual reopening today and dissipate Monday or power outages. said it would be closed follow- counties, as well as Oahu -- the of commercial activities amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, at a restaurant in Polanco neighbour- Monday night,” the National Images captured by CBS ing some storm damage. island on which Honolulu -- a hood, in Mexico City, on Sunday. (AFP) Hurricane Center (NHC) re- showed roads and a caravan Hanna hit as Texas faces a city of just under 350,000 -- is ported. park in the Texan coastal city of huge surge in COVID-19 infec- located. Tesla, posting a crucial profit, unveils Austin factory plan page 11

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26,469.89 9,375.40 38,128.90 1,902.02 −182.44 pts +7.11 pts −11.57 pts Gold +0.77% Six reasons to love the trendy Huawei Dow QE sensex nova 7 5G smartphone page 10 Price percentage Price percentage 22.85 Brent 43.34 +0.07% WTI 41.34 +0.66% Silver -0.60% GCC corporates QC recruitment platform expected to focus on preservation draws over 2,300 firms than growth: S&P Qatar Chamber’s online recruitment platform only official job portal in Qatar: Sharqi Tribune News Network Tribune News Network Doha Doha GCC scenario S&P Global Ratings has fore- ● A single digit real GDP More than 2,300 companies cast that the key focus for contraction for most rated in Qatar have registered with rated GCC corporates will be GCC states expected in the Qatar Chamber’s (QC) on preservation rather than online recruitment platform growth as key priorities for 2020 and operating that seeks to help employ- businesses include cost opti- conditions to remain weak ees who have lost jobs and misation, managing liquidity, over the next few quarters private-sector firms looking and cash flowpreservation, ● GCC national oil for skilled hands to find each with new investments expect- other. ed to take a back seat for most companies should benefit The platform, which can sectors. from their cost advantage be accessed through Qatar The agency expects a mid- compared with global peers Chamber’s website, is the to-high single digit real GDP in the low oil price only official online platform contraction for most rated environment that facilitates labour recruit- GCC sovereigns in 2020 and ment in Qatar, its Director- operating conditions to re- ment of capital expenditures General Saleh Hamad Al main weak over the next few by a number of companies Sharqi said. quarters. particularly those in the real Other portals that serve In its recent report “Twin estate sector. similar purposes do it unof- Shocks of Low Oil and COV- However, the deterioration ficially, he added while ad- ID-19 Mean Double Trou- appears to be relatively limited dressing a webinar held to ble for GCC Corporates”, the for telecom operators, utilities, review the progress of the QC ratings firm expects a more and some government-related platform. cautious spending approach entities (GRE). The region’s The webinar was hosted from oil and gas players, with leading national oil companies by a joint committee of Qatar Officials of Qatar Chamber and the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs take part in a webinar. capital expenditure cuts and have also announced defer- Chamber and the Ministry of downward revisions from ments to investments. Administrative Development, The webinar was attended 2020 guidance already an- Regional banks, however, Labour and Social Affairs Boosting employment by several members of the nounced so far. still remain accommodative to (MADLSA). Companies in Qatar should make committee, including As- However, GCC national good credits, providing fund- “The ministry and the use of the platform as its services sistant Director-General for oil companies should ben- ing at better terms than the chamber would soon sign an Government Relations and efit from their cost advantage capital markets. agreement to regulate the are free, and it is supported by Committee Affairs Ali Bush- compared with global peers in “Therefore, we expect rela- work of the platform, which Qatar Chamber and the MADLSA arbak Al Mansuri, Director the low oil price environment. tively limited debt capital mar- has been officially approved,” ● It is not a temporary facility and would of Legal Affairs Abdel Aziz Al Overall, the report said, ket activity for most rated GCC Sharqi said. continue to help companies and Kawari, Director of Member the region has witnessed a de- corporates in 2020, outside of He called on companies in employees even after the effects of the Affairs Anoud Al Muhannadi, cline in new investments and opportunistic refinancing,” it Qatar to make use of the plat- Legal Research’s Hamad Ali the reduction and postpone- said. form as its services are free, pandemic have subsided Muaiqal Al-Mari, Director of and it is supported by the ● Platform now allows employees looking Employment Administration chamber and the MADLSA. for jobs to log into the platform and upload at MADLSA Fawaz Mohamed Although the platform their data and resumes Al Rayyes, Director of Labour was launched as the COV- Relations Department Abdul- QIC reports premium ID-19 outbreak started mani- Qatar Chamber Director-General Saleh Hamad Al Sharqi lah Mubarak Al-Dosari, Di- festing its impact on jobs and rector of Labour Inspection businesses in Qatar, Sharqi details of the employees they and supervised by MADLSA, Obaidli said the platform Department Fahad Zafer Al growth of 13% in H1 said it was not a temporary let go. he said, noting that the plat- was an important initiative Dosari and Committee report- Tribune News Network compared to QR6.4 billion in facility and would continue to Sharqi said the platform form would be promoted in by the chamber and would er Mohamed Juma Al Kawari. Doha the same period of last year. help companies and employ- now allows employees look- many languages to extend its go a long way in offsetting The attendees agreed The growth was predomi- ees even after the effects of ing for jobs to log into the reach among labourers. the damages triggered by the on the committee’s working Qatar Insurance Company nately driven by the rate hard- the pandemic have subsided. platform and upload their Besides Sharqi, MADLSA pandemic in the jobs market. mechanism and to hold its (QIC) on Sunday announced ening in select international When the platform was data and resumes. Assistant Undersecretary He also noted that the meetings on a monthly basis, that it registered a double-digit insurance markets and contin- initially launched, the Qatar The procedures for con- for Labour Affairs Mohamed platform would help laid-off as well as discussing all issues year-on-year growth in pre- ued expansion of QIC’s domes- Chamber had allowed only tracting with labourers are Hassan Al Obaidli also ad- workers move to new compa- related to the recruitment mium of 13 percent to QR7.2 tic personal lines business with the companies to enter the governed by the laws of Qatar dressed the webinar. nies looking for new workers. platform. billion for firsthalf of 2020 stable underwriting profits. Jet fuel demand QIB adds new features to its mobile app to fully recover by Tribune News Network stantly update their details daily transactions by simply Doha by simply uploading their logging into our all-inclusive renewed QID or Passport mobile app from anywhere, 2023, says BofA As part of QIB’s ongoing ef- and continue to enjoy the without the need to visit a forts to provide innovative full suite of QIB services of- branch.” Agencies In terms of supply, while digital solutions to empower fered by the app, including He said, “Under the cur- New York refiners have sharply reduced its customers, Qatar Islamic making transfers and pay- rent circumstances, we urge their jet output, stocks of mid- Bank (QIB) recently re- ments or opening additional our customers to continue us- Demand for jet fuel may dle distillates and jet remain leased the latest version of its accounts. ing our digital channels for all take years to recover from the “very high” in most locations, award-winning QIB Mobile The latest update, in re- their needs while reminding Covid-19 pandemic and will lag BofA said. App with the introduction sponse to the prioritised cus- them that we are available to behind an uptick in oil prices “The only way out of this of key new features, as well tomer needs, enables users to support them with any bank- as air travel demand remains for jet seems a cure or a vac- as a host of performance en- retrieve their username and ing request. Customers can weak, especially in the absence cine for Covid19,” bank ana- hancements. unblock their access to the call our call centre or their of a vaccine, according to Bank lysts said. “Yet creating 6 bil- Developed with its cus- app. To retrieve the app cre- respective relationship man- of America (BofA). lion vaccines for 7.8bn people tomers’ daily banking re- dentials, customers need to agers for any banking inquiry A measured rebound is in the world could take several quirements in mind, the lat- enter their debit card number or support on how to use our expected in the third quarter years. And even if most of the est update further empowers and the card’s PIN as well as digital banking services.” of 2021 before a full recovery jet fuel demand recovery will QIB customers by allowing the one-time password (OTP) QIB’s core strategy keeps in demand for the aviation come from OECD and China them to fulfil the majority of which is sent to the custom- customers’ best interests in fuel by 2023, the BofA Global going forward, it could still take their banking needs through er’s registered mobile number mind, exemplified by the rig- Research said in a July 23 12 to 18 months to vaccinate 2 the mobile app without the with QIB. orous updates the bank’s digi- commodities report. The Or- billion people.” need to visit a branch. As part of QIB’s continued the year, QIB partnered with dates, QIB Personal Banking tal platforms receive. ganisation for Economic Co- Air traffic around the world Following the upgrade, efforts to reward the custom- Western Union to offer the Group General Manager D The QIB mobile app has operation and Development collapsed following the Cov- customers can now update ers through the ABSHER Re- fastest and easiest way to send Anand said, “Customers will become a single one-stop- (OECD) countries and China id-19 outbreak as countries their QID and passport infor- wards Program, customers money anywhere in the world always remain at the heart of shop for customers, providing will drive most of that uptick. shut down their borders and mation through the app, re- can now redeem their earned through the QIB Mobile App. our business. As we contin- multi-services and accommo- The recovery in jet fuel airlines grounded their air- trieve their username and un- points to settle their Vodafone Customers can now request to ue to progress by deploying dating all financial requests. demand will be L-shaped as craft, leading to a crash in jet block their access to the app, payments instantly through cancel a previously initiated new and innovative digital Testifying to the quality ser- quarantine requirements and fuel demand. instantly settle Vodafone pay- the app. Western Union transfer. solutions and technologies, vices that QIB offers on its fresh outbreaks of Covid-19 in Some freight and domestic ments using Absher rewards Customers can continue The cancellation request we remain customer-centric Mobile Application, the Bank some cities curb air travel. An passenger travel have started to points and request to cancel a settling Ooredoo bills, top- is available in case the trans- throughout. achieved the highest rating L-shaped recovery is a slug- pick up. Recent trends suggest Western Union transfer. ups and Kahramaa bills by fer is still pending and has “By digitalising our prod- amongst all local banks on gish rebound that follows a air traffic between or within Customers who have an redeeming ABSHER rewards not been yet collected by the ucts and services, we are Apple Store and Google Play deep recession with persistent developed and emerging econ- expired QID or passport in points through the app. beneficiary. enabling our customers to Store, by receiving an average unemployment and stagnant omies, may remain restricted QIB’s records are able to in- Since the beginning of Commenting on the up- perform the majority of their rating of 4.7 out of 5.0. economic growth. until the end of the year. 10 Monday, July 27, 2020 Economy & Business US orders inspections of 2k Boeing planes grounded by virus

plane’s return to service, the to restart, which could result they find an issue.” The order affects jets that have been in agency said. in a forced off-airport land- The Boeing 737 NG is the storage and not flown for 7 or more days The FAA directive said the ing.” immediate predecessor plane move was prompted by four Boeing also advised opera- to the Boeing 737 MAX, which recent reports of single-engine tors of the planes to inspect for has been grounded since AFP emergency airworthiness di- shutdowns due to valves being engine valve corrosion. March 2019 following two fa- New York rective for Boeing 737 NG and stuck open. “With airplanes being tal crashes. Classic aircraft to look for cor- “Corrosion of these valves stored or used infrequently On Tuesday, the FAA said US air safety regulators on Fri- rosion on air check valves that on both engines could result in due to lower demand during it would issue a proposed air- day ordered plane operators could result in engine failure, a dual-engine power loss with- the COVID-19 pandemic, the worthiness directive for the to inspect some 2,000 Boeing an agency spokesman said. out the ability to restart,” the valve can be more suscepti- MAX, moving the plane one jets that have not been flying The order affects jets that FAA directive said. ble to corrosion,” a Boeing step closer to returning to due to weak travel demand have been in storage and not “This condition, if not ad- spokesman said. the skies. But the FAA said amid the COVID-19 pandemic. flown for seven or more days. dressed, could result in com- “Boeing is providing in- there were still several steps The Federal Aviation Ad- If corrosion is found, the valve pressor stalls and dual-engine spection and replacement in- before the MAX is cleared to ministration (FAA) issued an must be replaced prior to the The headquarters of the Boeing Company in Chicago. (AFP) power loss without the ability formation to fleet owners if fly again. Unilever sales Federal Reserve convenes as slow despite virus cleaning frenzy virus puts US recovery on edge

AFP The Hague The two-day meeting beginning on Tuesday comes as cases of coronavirus surge again British-Dutch consumer AFP giant Unilever said recently Washington that worried consumers Marked snapped up cleaning prod- The Federal Reserve meets ucts due to the coronavirus changes next week amid mixed signals pandemic but that overall Unilever said coronavirus and on the health of the US econo- sales slid. my, with some sectors bounc- During the first half of lockdowns provoked changes ing back from the coronavirus- the year, sales came in at 25.7 in consumer behaviour, with caused downturn and others billion euros ($29.8 billion), people spending more time struggling. a drop of 1.6 percent from at home and being more con- Retail and new home the same period last year, cerned about hygiene sales were among those with currency fluctuations showing growth over the last also negatively affecting the two months but the Labor results. In the second quar- billion euros. Department said last week ter, when lockdowns were in “Lockdowns in our mar- new claims for unemploy- place in much of Europe and kets and reduced personal ment benefits had increased North America, overall sales care occasions amidst re- week-on-week after months slid by 2.9 percent to 13.3 bil- stricted living, led to lower of declines. lion euros. demand for skin care, deo- Analysts say the mixed Unilever said coronavi- dorants and hair care, which indicators won’t be enough rus and lockdowns provoked each saw volume and price to get the rate-setting Fed- changes in consumer behav- decline,” said Unilever. eral Open Market Committee iour, with people spending The division’s largest (FOMC) to change course, more time at home and be- brand, Dove soap, saw mid- particularly not after it cut ing more concerned about single digit growth, however. the benchmark lending rate hygiene. Sales of food products, to 0-0.25 percent in March as “We saw increased con- which includes brands such the pandemic hit. sumer demand for house- as Magnum ice cream, Knorr “We don’t expect much hold cleaning products, soups and Lipton tea, slid 1.8 to come out of this particular such as Cif surface cleaners, percent in the second quarter meeting,” said Jonathan Mil- and our home and hygiene to 5.4 billion. It noted a 40 lar, deputy chief US economist brands delivered high-teens percent drop in food service at Barclays Investment Bank. underlying sales growth,” the sales at hotels, restaurants The two-day meeting be- company said in a statement. and cafes which was partially ginning Tuesday comes as cas- Nevertheless sales of offset by a rise in retail food es of coronavirus surge again, home care products overall sales. The results were bet- particularly in the southern Face masks are displayed at a shop near in Calexico, California recently. (afp) fell by 3.7 percent during the ter than expected by many and western United States, quarter to 2.6 billion euros. analysts, and shares in the raising fears that the world’s The most recent Labor De- Capital Markets said Fed Chair since COVID-19 is continuing ment in the overall economy.” And with many people no firm jumped by more than 8 largest economy is set for a partment report on weekly un- Jerome Powell would likely re- to hamper demand, even with In an interview with The longer going into the office percent in morning trading, prolonged downturn. employment claims was seized main vague in any comments interest rates low and liquidity Washington Post earlier this or out to socialise, sales of outpacing the 1.2 percent The Fed has offered tril- on by both Democrats and about the economy’s health at plentiful. month, Dallas Federal Reserve personal grooming products gain for Amsterdam’s main lions of dollars of liquidity to Republicans as they negotiate his press conference following Oxford Economics pre- President Robert Kaplan ech- sagged by 3.6 percent to 5.3 stock index. keep markets moving amid over aid. the FOMC meeting. dicted the Fed may in fact link oed a call from public health surging unemployment and Democrats pointed to the “He would respond by their movement of the lending officials for people to wear sharp drops in activity, while uptick in new claims as proof saying the Fed is aware of the rate to inflation. masks to prevent transmission warning in its “beige book” aid to the jobless is needed, recent rise in the spreading of “We believe the Fed is lean- of the coronavirus. survey released earlier this while Republicans said de- the pandemic and how high ing towards stating it won’t lift Yet even as more and more month of a “highly uncertain” clines in the four-week mov- frequency data suggest it is interest rates off the effective businesses mandate face cov- outlook. ing average of claims and the adversely affecting economic lower bound until inflation is erings, some Americans have The central bankers will insured unemployment rate activity -- and that the Fed is sustainably at or above the 2 rejected them as an infringe- convene via teleconference were evidence people are re- prepared if necessary to pro- percent target,” they said. ment on personal freedom, as lawmakers in Washington turning to work. vide more support to the econ- “We now forecast that rate meaning Powell is unlikely to negotiate over whether to ex- Fed officials have repeat- omy,” Levy said. lift-off will not take place until weigh in on the issue, Millar tend parts of the $2.2 trillion edly called for more fiscal sup- Though inflation jumped mid-2024 as inflation strug- said. CARES Act rescue package port to get the country through 0.6 percent in June as gas gles to reach 2 percent on a “I’d be surprised to see passed in March to blunt the the downturn. prices rose, there are few ex- sustained basis and the unem- them come and make a politi- pandemic-driven downturn. Mickey Levy of Berenberg pectations of it picking up pace ployment rate lags improve- cal statement,” he said. Six reasons to love the trendy Huawei nova 7 5G smartphone

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With Tesla crossing a key finan- cial milestone and enjoying a diz- zying climb in the value of its stock, the company is treating itself to a splurge: a new factory. After months of speculation and unconfirmedreports, Chief Execu- tive Elon Musk previewed plans to build a plant in Austin, Texas, during a conference call to discuss Tesla’s second-quarter earnings Wednes- day. The news temporarily overshad- owed concerns hanging over the electric carmaker, which range from competitors eating away at its mar- ket share in Europe, to customer service struggles, to a reliance on government credits for its slender profits. The Austin facility’s main pur- pose will be the manufacture of cars, pickups and semi trucks, but Musk said the site will also serve as an “ecological paradise,” with publicly accessible pathways and boardwalks along the Colorado River where visi- tors can watch birds and butterflies. He offered little other detail. Asked how many vehicles the plant would eventually produce, he said “a lot.” The factory, scheduled to open in 18 months, would manufacture the company’s Cybertruck pickup, a semi truck, and Model 3 and Model Y cars for the Eastern United States, Musk said. The company’s California plant, in Fremont, would continue to build the Model S and Model X for global markets, and Models 3 and Y for the Western US. Tesla opened a factory in Shang- hai late last December and is erect- ing another in Grunheide, Germany, to build vehicles for the European market. Each plant will cost several bil- lion dollars. Tesla’s current cash flow is not strong enough to pay for such File photo of Tesla CEO Elon Musk in Shanghai. (afp) construction without raising more equity, debt, or both. Its profits right It marked the company’s fourth panies to help them meet average rently 100 per cent predicated on fortable with tiny profits for now. sla sold 367,000 vehicles. now come from the sale of regulatory quarterly profit in a row, which tech- fleet-wide emissions standards as selling one-time temporary credits “We want to be slightly profitable Tesla’s chief financial officer, pollution credits, not motor vehicles. nically qualifies the company for in- they remain dependent on internal to guys who increasingly don’t need and maximize growth and make the Zach Kirkhorn, told analysts that However, if Tesla’s spectacular clusion in the Standard & Poor’s 500 combustion engines. them,” said Gordon Johnson of GLJ cars as affordable as possible,” he the company continues to reduce stock market performance contin- index. If the S&P index committee In the second quarter, Tesla said Research, which assesses company said Wednesday. operating expenses. Money lost due ues - shares have more than quad- gives the OK, index funds that buy it sold 428 million dollars in credits, finance and strategy for big inves- Tesla’s sales in Europe and the to temporary shutdowns of both the rupled in value since March, closing stocks to replicate the broad mar- all pure profit. Net income for the tors. US have flattened or declined.I n Cal- Fremont and Shanghai plants was Wednesday at 1,592.33 dollars - rais- ket, and many more specialized ex- second quarter came in at 104 mil- But some stock analysts see ifornia, the company’s top US mar- made up by cutting employee pay ing such money shouldn’t pose a change-traded funds as well, will be lion dollars. Without the credits, the change ahead. Dan Ives, analyst at ket, Tesla registrations were down and delaying employee bonus pay- problem, as long as financial regula- required to buy its stock, potentially 17-year-old company would have lost Wedbush, said he’s especially ex- 48 per cent in the state for the second ments. tors approve. contributing another updraft to its 324 million dollars. cited about future demand in China, quarter, to 9,774 cars, according to However, Musk himself, who Tesla reported revenue of 6.04 already heady ascent. For the first half of the year, Te- which he said “remains a ray of light an analysis from market researcher earned a 700-million-dollar bonus billion dollars for the second quarter, Subtract regulatory credits from sla’s net income was 120 million dol- for Tesla in a dark global macro and Cross-Sell. earlier this year, qualified for an up 1 per cent from the first quarter the picture and Tesla continues to lars on the strength of 782 million appears to be on a run rate to hit Tesla last year said it planned to additional 2.1-billion-dollar bonus but down 5 per cent from the same lose money. Tesla earns those cred- dollars in credits. For all of 2019, Te- 150,000 unit deliveries” this year. sell 500,000 total vehicles in 2020. Tuesday based on the stock price and period in 2019. The company eked its because its electric cars, which sla sold 594 million dollars worth of Still, he said, he believes the com- With the Covid-19 epidemic sending the company’s market value, paid in out a 104-million-dollar profit for the spit out no tailpipe emissions, give pollution credits. pany’s stock is currently overvalued. spasms through the economy, that stock options that can be cashed in at quarter. it a credit surplus it can sell to com- “Tesla’s business model is cur- Musk told analysts that he’s com- will be tough to reach. Last year, Te- a later date. EPA takes first step on aircraft emissions limits

ICAO rule in 2016, which had al- industry is inherently internation- The Trump administration offered the rule at a ready prompted manufacturers to al, it can be difficult to determine pivotal time for the industry, which has been respond. Forced by environmental- which country is responsible for ists who sued the agency, the EPA what emissions. burning through cash due to the coronavirus acknowledged in 2016 that emis- “EPA’s proposal to adopt sions from airplanes threaten the ICAO’s fuel efficiency and CO2 cer- tca/dpa plane emissions. climate and humans _ a finding tification standard for newly manu- Washington The Trump administration of- that required the agency to set lim- factured aircraft is good for our fered the rule at a pivotal time its for plane emissions. industry, for our country and for The US Environmental Protection for the industry, which has been “The Trump administration is the world,” Nancy Young, A4A Vice Agency (EPA) took a first step to- burning through cash due to the trying to dodge its legal responsi- President, Environmental Affairs, ward setting an emissions standard coronavirus pandemic, as it faces bility and help airlines escape ac- said, while Boeing called the EPA for commercial aircraft last week, technical challenges in flying in a countability for their dangerous proposal “a major step forward for pleasing the industry and disap- hotter world, is bracing for rising emissions,” said Clare Lakewood, protecting the environment and pointing environmental advocates sea levels due to human-caused cli- climate legal director at the Center supporting sustainable growth of who sought tougher rules. mate change and generates a mas- for Biological Diversity, an envi- commercial aviation and the Unit- In announcing the rule, EPA sive portion of greenhouse gases in ronmental group. “As the climate ed States economy.” Airport woes Administrator Andrew Wheeler the US transportation sector and File photo of a Boeing 737 MAX jet in Seattle, Washington. (afp) crisis deepens, we desperately need As the world heats, sea levels are said the agency was trying to match worldwide. Major emitter Aviation technology-forcing standards that rising, prompting managers of air- the 2016 rule set by the Interna- generates about 3 per cent of global the type of plane, including a re- ensure that older, less efficient air- actually reduce aircraft pollution.” ports, which are often on low-slung tional Civil Aviation Organization, greenhouse emissions - meaning quirement for new designs certified planes are replaced by newer, more Decarbonizing the aviation sector stretches of land near water, to pre- a UN office, to address global emis- if it were a country, it would rank as of January 2020. Other dead- efficient models.” Strikingly, in a is difficult technologically and le- pare for rising water levels. sions from aircraft. among the top 10 nations with the lines under the proposal would be draft version of the proposal, the gally, as Democrats on the House In 2017, Oakland and San Fran- A leading industry lobby and biggest carbon footprints, on par met for different planes in 2023 EPA acknowledged that it is not Select Committee on the Climate cisco sued BP PLC, Chevron Corp., trade group, Airlines for America, with nations like Germany, Italy and 2028. expected to lower greenhouse gas Crisis said in a June report . ConocoPhillips Co., Exxon Mobil said it was pleased with the rule, and Japan. “We are implementing the emissions. “Full electrification of airline Corp. and Royal Dutch Shell PLC which environmental groups criti- The proposed standards would ICAO recommendations, ICAO “The EPA is not projecting fleets, if technologically feasible, over climate change damages, call- cized as feeble, pointing to the not apply to aircraft in use but in- standards,” EPA Administrator emission reductions associated may be decades off,” the committee ing for them to pay for the costs of agency’s own admission that the stead cover planes in a series of Andrew Wheeler told reporters. with today’s proposed GHG regu- said in the report, the result of 18 building sea walls to rebuff rising proposal would likely not curb steps and deadlines, depending on “The finalized regulation will help lations,” the agency said, citing the months of work. And because the waters. 12 Monday, July 27, 2020 Economy & Business 1MDB: Malaysia’s COVID-19: Emerging markets extraordinary financial scandal face challenges, opportunities AFP The department said Kuala Lumpur more than $4.5 billion was Coronavirus is galvanising governments in emerging economies to boost domestic food production stolen from 1MDB between Malaysia’s extraordinary 2009 and 2015 by high-level Tribune News Network 1MDB corruption scandal officials at the fund and Doha allegedly saw top officials their associates. loot billions from state cof- Tens of millions of dol- The coronavirus pandemic fers and go on a worldwide lars were used in 2012 by has exposed the potential vul- spending spree -- buying Najib’s stepson Riza Aziz, nerability of the world’s food a $250 million yacht and an aspiring film producer, supply chains, according to a painting by Van Gogh, to fund the Hollywood film the Oxford Business Group and financing aH ollywood “The Wolf of Wall Street”, (OBG). blockbuster. starring Leonardo DiCaprio. This is galvanising govern- Najib Razak, the then- Hundreds of millions ments in emerging economies prime minister, was accused were also used, mainly by to boost domestic production of involvement in plunder- Riza and Low, to purchase through new agricultural in- ing the fund and the contro- high-end real estate in Bev- puts and investment in agri- versy helped sweep his long- erly Hills, New York and tech and logistics networks. ruling coalition from power London. The UN’s World Food Pro- in 2018. gramme (WFP) has warned He is currently facing Political turbulence that 265 million people glob- three court cases over the Najib desperately ally could face acute food in- scandal. The verdict in his sought to contain the scan- security by the end of the year first trial, over allegations he dal, targeting critics and in- – double the figure before the pocketed around $10 mil- troducing repressive laws, pandemic. lion, will be handed down on but the allegations hit the This dramatic spike is Tuesday. popularity of his long-ruling based on a number of factors. Here is a look back at the coalition and contributed to For example, the lockdown saga: a shock election defeat in measures have led to severe 2018. labour shortages in key agri- What was 1MDB? A new government cultural areas, meaning that 1Malaysia Development headed by veteran politician many crops were simply left to Berhad (1MDB) was a state Mahathir Mohamad, rot in fields. investment fund which now aged 95, came This was compounded by Najib launched in 2009 to office on a wave disruptions to local and inter- shortly after becoming of public anger, national supply chains. As a As a result of COVID-19 disrupting many of the world’s trade links, countries in the Middle East have sharpened their focus on regional coopera- prime minister. and re-opened in- result of shortages, the prices tion and self-sufficiency. Its portfolio includ- vestigations. of key staples increased, which ed power plants and Najib was hit meant that many people in also been made to address leading to food shortages. other energy assets in with dozens of lower socio-economic demo- structural inefficiencies and At-risk groups, such as Malaysia and the charges, and graphics were unable to afford bolster Africa’s food supply Challenges by region indigenous communities and Middle East, his first trial basic goods. network. ● the 3m Venezuelan migrants as well as over the These factors have com- One area of focus is the Even before the outbreak of COVID-19, around half of in Colombia, Ecuador and real estate scandal fi- bined with existing challenges, quality of inputs. Available Africa’s population were facing some form of food insecurity. Peru, also face significant in Kuala nally start- such as the impact of climate seeds are often poor quality ● As a result of hot and dry weather, Middle East is the threats to their food supplies. Lumpur. ed in April change on agricultural yields, and unable to withstand peri- In light of these concerns, The last year. to create an acute food secu- ods of inclement weather. world’s most water-stressed region. in Colombia the WFP has fund was But in rity challenge. In light of this, To help address this issue, ● As one of the world’s leading food producing and exporting been assisting nearly 400,000 closely February, countries around the world in June the Nigerian govern- regions, Latin America is facing its own set of challenges people every month with cash overseen the reform- have been proactive in trying ment, along with the Interna- when it comes to food security. transfers or food rations. In by Najib. ist alliance to stabilise food supplies. tional Crops Institute for the Ecuador it has been provid- Najib Razak collapsed Semi-Arid Tropics, announced ● The world’s worst locust infestation in 25 years has ing monthly food vouchers to after bit- Agricultural innovation in that more than 10,000 farm- provided fresh challenges for many parts of south-west Asia. 96,000 people, while in Peru Whistleblowers say Low ter infighting, and a new Africa ers across 13 states would re- it is providing logistical sup- Taek Jho, a jet-setting Ma- coalition that included Na- Even before the outbreak ceive high-quality sorghum, port to the government to de- laysian financier close to jib’s scandal-plagued party of COVID-19, around half of pearl millet, cowpea and rice In mid-April, at the height with the WFP estimating that liver 240,000 food kits to vul- Najib but with no official po- seized power. Africa’s population – an es- seeds to bolster crop produc- of the outbreak, the GCC the number of people in Latin nerable households in Lima sition, helped set up 1MDB Charges against Riza timated 670m people – were tion. adopted a Kuwaiti proposal to America and the Caribbean and Callao. and made key financial deci- were unexpectedly dropped facing some form of food in- This follows the lead of create a joint food supply net- facing severe food insecurity sions. in May after he agreed to re- security. It is therefore no sur- Mozambique, where a pilot work across the bloc. could increase from 3.4m in Asia battles locust infes- Concerns escalated in turn assets to Malaysia. prise that the continent has programme for newly devel- As part of the deal, mem- 2019 to 13.7m this year. tation 2014 as 1MDB slid into an A month later, corrup- been considerably affected by oped, heat-tolerant bean seeds ber countries set up special ar- The situation is particu- The world’s worst locust $11-billion debt hole, and tion and money-laundering the pandemic. is ongoing; and Ethiopia, rangements at border controls larly acute in Haiti, where infestation in 25 years has intensifying public scrutiny charges against a key Najib The uptick in personal fi- where the introduction of rust- and Customs posts to facilitate 1.6m of the 11.4m-strong provided fresh challenges revealed missing funds. ally, Musa Aman, were also nancial insecurity has also resistant wheat varieties has the movement of basic food population are facing severe for many parts of south-west The scandal first came dropped. heightened the risk of food seen farmers’ yields increase and medical supplies. food shortages, and Central Asia. to light through the Sarawak insecurity, with food prices in by around 40%. Parallel to this, there has America’s so-called dry cor- In addition to East Africa Report news portal, and The trial many countries rising as a re- been an increase in agri-tech ridor, consisting primarily of and parts of the Middle East, gained further traction in Najib’s first trial linked sult of panic buying, transport A turn to to agri-tech in investment in the region. Guatemala, Honduras and El locust outbreaks have badly 2015 when The Wall Street to the 1MDB scandal cen- restrictions and a drop in pro- the Middle East In April, Kuwait’s Wa- Salvador, where the number affected crops in India and Journal published docu- tres on allegations that 42 duction. The Middle East is another fra International Investment of people facing severe food Pakistan, placing many com- ments showing Najib re- million ringgit ($9.9 mil- For example, a World region that is particularly vul- Company announced that it insecurity is expected to al- munities at risk of food inse- ceived at least $681 million lion) was transferred to his Bank survey found that 70% of nerable to food insecurity. was to invest $100m in Abu most double to 3m. curity. in payments to his personal bank accounts from SRC In- urban and 75% of rural Nigeri- As a result of hot and dry Dhabi-headquartered start-up To combat these short- While efforts are under bank accounts. ternational, a former unit of ans were facing food insecuri- weather, it is the world’s most Pure Harvest. ages, made worse by virus- way globally to try and reha- the fund. ty as a result of the pandemic. water-stressed region. Middle related border closures, there bilitate areas affected by lo- Rich living He is facing four charges To make matters worse, Eastern countries are there- High-risk groups in Latin has been increased emphasis custs, new forms of technol- The US Justice Depart- of corruption and three of the continent is also expe- fore among the largest food America on improving logistics con- ogy are also proving useful. ment launched its own money-laundering in the riencing a locust outbreak importers globally, with most As one of the world’s lead- nections to areas in need. In May drones were used probe after claims that sto- case, and denies wrongdo- around the Horn of Africa, relying on imports for around ing food producing and ex- Elsewhere, despite being for the first time in the state len Malaysian public money ing. placing further pressure on re- half of their food needs. porting regions, Latin Amer- responsible for the bulk of the of Rajasthan, northern India, was laundered through the His lawyers insist he had gional agricultural production. As a result of COVID-19 ica is facing its own set of region’s agricultural produce, to spray insecticides designed US financialsystem, and has no knowledge of the trans- While a series of govern- disrupting many of the world’s challenges when it comes to rural areas are at greater risk to disperse swarms of locusts. filed lawsuits seeking some fers and have claimed that ment stimulus packages and trade links, countries in the food security. of food insecurity, with coro- In addition, drones have been $1.8 billion in assets alleged- Low was the true master- inter-governmental financial Middle East have sharpened COVID-19 has placed sig- navirus-related disruptions used to carry out pest sur- ly purchased with the cash. mind behind the scam. aid has sought to provide im- their focus on regional coop- nificant strain on particular to employment exacerbating veillance and monitor crop mediate relief, efforts have eration and self-sufficiency. countries and social groups, existing levels of poverty and growth.

‘Too scared to come back’ Indian firms struggle to lure migrant workers back as economy crumbles

AFP and Odisha, who worked as secu- creches for kids,” the group’s has (also) stopped because... credit Mumbai rity guards, cooks and cleaners. billionaire co-founder Niranjan disbursal is based on construction But as the city became a virus Hiranandani told AFP. progress and sales,” he said, pro- Spurning free air tickets, ac- hotspot, around 80 percent of con- With a colossal slump in jecting the turmoil to deepen. commodation and higher pay, mil- struction workers left the financial growth expected, Prime Minister Business owners in other fields lions of migrant workers who fled hub after work came to a stand- Narendra Modi’s government paint an equally grim picture. India’s cities when coronavirus still, according to the Maharashtra has steadily eased restrictions on Aseem Kumar, general sec- hit are too scared to return, with Chamber of Housing Industry. many businesses even as coro- retary of the Garment Exporters grim implications for the already Four months on, with lock- navirus cases surge towards 1.5 Association of Rajasthan, told AFP crumbling economy. down measures eased, some million. his sector was “in a mess”. Migrant labourers form the workers have trickled back but But analysts say firms are still The organisation represents backbone of Asia’s third-biggest more than 10,000 building sites staring at a bleak future due to 300 manufacturers exporting economy toiling in every sector are lying virtually abandoned due battered finances, stalled projects clothing to Japan, the United from making consumer goods and to severe labour shortages across and crucially, a lack of workers. States and Europe. Many have stitching garments to driving cabs. the city. Real estate demand has plum- offered workers accommodation, But when India went into lock- “We are trying our best to meted by almost 90 percent in insurance and a 20-percent raise, down in late March, vast numbers bring back migrant workers, even Mumbai alone, with falling sales but to little avail. lost their jobs, prompting a huge going to the extent of giving them and the lull in construction severe- “Most of the orders have been heart-rending exodus back to their air tickets, COVID-19 health insur- ly affecting access to credit. deferred to next season as there home villages, sometimes on foot, ance ... (and) weekly checkups Workers walk near the construction site of a coastal road project in Mumbai, “We have a double whammy are no labourers available,” he their children in their arms. by doctors,” real estate developer India. (AFP) with the pandemic eroding de- said. Some died on the way. Rajesh Prajapati said. mand while construction workers A lack of transport means that Mumbai’s swanky high-rises, “But it has not reaped any tinued to pay its workers during 4,500 workers to stay on site. are not available,” Pankaj Kapoor, even those who are willing to swal- for example, were built and largely positive signs yet,” he told AFP. lockdown, has had more success, “We looked after them, took CEO of Mumbai-based consul- low their fear and return to work staffed by people from poorer Property giant Hiranandani but has still only managed to care of their food, safety and tancy Liases Foras, told AFP. -- many are desperate to do so -- states such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar Group which -- unusually -- con- convince around 30 percent of its sanitisation and even had mobile “Credit flow from the lender are unable to. Fabio Quartararo keeps cool to win searing Andalucia MotoGP MONday, JULY 27, 2020 page 15

Guardiola says he’s looking forward to 2022 World Cup

Opining on the World Cup, the them. We were not consistent like previous The former Al Ahli player Spaniard said, “I have had incredible seasons when we were like machines, we memories at Al Ahli and with people lost a lot of games this season. The way recalls ‘incredible there in Qatar. I spent two nice years and we played was good and I don’t have many I have good memories with this country. regrets in the way we played. memories’ of his two-year I am looking forward to seeing it (Qatar) “Liverpool played every single game I spent two nice years (in stint in Qatar, hails in the FIFA World Cup, how well they are like it was their last game, but we did not Qatar) and I have good going to organise it,” Guardiola said. play the games like if we do not win, we memories with this Liverpool’s success at EPL The 49-year-old joined Al Ahli in 2003 are going to lose the Premier League. They from Italian side Brescia. He spent two played every single game like they could not country. I am looking years with The Brigadiers, making 35 lose one game, and we did not,” he said. forward to seeing it (Qatar) Tribune News Network appearances but the Spaniard is now The 2011 FIFA Coach of the Year in the FIFA World Cup, how Doha more recognised for his achievement as also heaped praises on his counterpart well they are going to a manager. Jurgen Klopp. Both men had duelled in the organise it. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola With successful spells at Barcelona Bundesliga when Klopp was manager of says he is looking forward to the 2022 and Bayern Munich, Guardiola became Borussia Dortmund, while Guardiola was at Pep Guardiola World Cup Qatar, having spent some Manchester City manager in 2016 and Bayern Munich. years in Doha with Al Ahli in the past. has since won bak-to-back Premier “Klopp is an exceptional person; I Speaking to beIN SPORTS, the former League titles. This season however, City like to be his colleague and to compete Barcelona man whose City side failed were blown away by a fantastic Liverpool with him and against him. I think he is to defend their Premier League title side and Guardiola hailed Jurgen Klopp’s an exceptional manager. He showed it against champions Liverpool, said the side for a great season. in Germany and now in England, and Reds deserved to win the league after an “I think Liverpool were exceptional wherever he will be he will have success,” exceptional season. this season and I want to congratulate Guardiola said.

Lazio top-scorer Immobile nets hat-trick against Verona DPA The Rome Giallorossi are Rome now fifth, four points clear of AC Milan, who would have to Lazio’s Ciro Immobile took go through the Europa League his top-scorer tally to 34 goals play-offs as it stands. with a hat-trick in a 5-1 rally Udinese won 1-0 Cagliari, at Verona on Sunday in the three days after stunning 2-1 Italian Serie A. Juve to disrupt their possi- Immobile converted from ble Scudetto party. Relegated the spot before half-time to SPAL drew 1-1 with Torino. level Sofyan Amrabat’s ear- Bologna snatched a stop- lier penalty and closed the page-time 3-2 win against scoring with a great serving troubled Lecce, who remained shot into the far corner and a in the drop zone, four points second penalty. behind Genoa with two games His 101st goal in four remaining. seasons at Lazio put him The fourth-last Genoese, four clear of Juventus’ Cris- who lost 3-0 at Inter on Satur- tiano Ronaldo in the current day, would avoid relegation in campaign. case they finish level on points Sergej Milinkovic-Savic with Lecce thanks to the head- Al Shahania’s Kesse Amangoua (right) vies with Al Ahli defender John Benson during their QNB Stars League match at the Al Sadd Stadium on Sunday. was fouled and took a free- to-head record. kick to find the net thanks Rodrigo Palacio and Rober- to a deflection from the wall to Soriano struck for Bologna in and Joaquin Correa also had the first five minutes, but Mar- his shot deflected to net the co Mancosu pulled one back be- guests’ third. fore the break and Filippo Falco Last-placed Al Shahania The fourth-placed Ro- levelled in the 66th minute. mans had the last Champions Musa Barrow then finished League slot already secured off a counter-attack despite his along with third-place Atal- injured team-mate Ladislav anta, Inter Milan and Juven- Krejci not being replaced as stun Al Ahli; Al Wakrah, tus, who can clinch their ninth Bologna had reached the five- straight title with two games substitution limit. remaining by beating visiting Milan and Atalanta drew Sampdoria in the closing fix- 1-1 on Friday. On Saturday, ture of matchday 36. Parma beat relegated Brescia Roma’s Jordan Veretout 2-1 and Napoli won 2-0 Al Sailiya share points also got a brace by converting against Sassuolo. The Nea- two penalties for a 2-1 defeat politans sit seventh and are Tribune News Network ceiving a long high ball from of Fiorentina at Rome’s Stadio in the next Europa League as Doha deep in the right. Olimpico. Italian Cup winners. In the other match on Sun- Al Shahania boosted their day, Al Wakrah and Al Sailiya survival hopes in the QNB played out a goalless draw in a Stars League as a brace from game of two halves. Iranian midfielder Ramin The draw snaps Al Wak- Rezaein sealed a 3-1 win rah’s wretched run of three against Al Ahli on Sunday. straight defeats and The Rezaein scored in the 22nd Waves dominated the first minute, and a 29th-minute Results half as Cristian Ceballos mak- penalty. Tunisian striker Al Shahania 3 (Ramin ing his return from injury was Ahmed Akaichi who recently involved in all good plays for joined Al Ahli from Shahania Rezaeian 22’, 29’ pen; Al Wakrah. pulled one back for The Briga- Jean-Paul Kesse Mohamed Benyettou and diers in the second half. But Omar Ali kept Al Sailiya goal- Kesse Amangoua put the game Mangoua 81’) bt Al Ahli keeper Amine Lecomte, who to bed for Al Shahania when his 1 (Ahmed Akaichi 59’) recently switched side from 81st-minute effort from long Al Duhail, busy. range beat Ivanildo Rodrigues. Al Wakrah vs At the other end, Al Saili- Al Shahania moved on Action from the Al Wakrah-Al Sailiya QNB Stars league Round 18 Al Sailiya 0-0 ya’s Mohammed Faisal sent to 13 points with only their match played at the Al Janoub Stadium on Sunday. his long-range shot wide. second victory in this sea- Five minutes into the sec- son’s league and takes them coached by Nabil Anwar who eree Abdulrahman Al Jassim Al Ahli pressed for an equal- ond half, substitute Abdul- one point behind 11th placed recently replaced Spaniard when Al Ahli’s John Benson izer. He almost did when they qadir Ilyas had a narrow miss Al Khor, while Al Ahli suffered Jose Murcia. tripped Amangoua. looked like having earned a and he was at it again in the their ninth loss and remained Rezaein was the livewire For Al Ahli, Shane Lowry penalty in the 68th minute, 64th minute, but this time, he on 19 points. in Al Shahania ranks. His first fumbled with his header after but that was ruled out by the could not control the ball. Al Shahania could not goal came off a diving header Nabil El Zhar set him up with Video Assistant Referee. Lecomte had to bring all his have hoped for a better start after Nigel de Jong sent in a a free-kick. Amangoua rounded off experience and expertise to the as the league resumed after a free-kick from the right. After Akaichi reduced the the tally when he found the fore as he parried a powerful long break. The three points The Iranian scored his sec- margin on the hour mark with target with a grounder, beat- long-ranger by Ceballos in the Lazio’s forward Ciro Immobile (centre) celebrates with teammates will significantly boost the ond goal from the spot. The his quick header off a corner ing off the challenge from 75th minute as both teams held after scoring against Cagliari at the Olympic Stadium in Rome confidence of their players, penalty was awarded by ref- kick from the right by Hernan, three rival players, after re- on to share a point each. on Sunday. (AFP) 14 Monday, July 27, 2020 Sports Qatari football legend Ibrahim Khalfan to go live with Generation Amazing on @GA4Good Instagram Live

sional women’s player as well PSG and Danish as the advice she always has for boys and girls hoping to national team achieve their dreams in foot- ball and in life. forward Nadia The former England for- Nadim also ward said: “Who you surround yourself with can either take to feature you to the ground or take you to the sky. I try to surround myself Sc.qa with people who can take me Doha to the sky. As opposed to those who say you can’t do it, you’re a Qatari legend Ibrahim Khal- girl. I don’t believe I can’t.” fan will feature on Generation Talking about the Qatar Amazing (GA) on Instagram 2022 social and legacy pro- Live this Wednesday. gramme and her time spent in In a Generation Amazing an activity organised by Gener- Star Chat, former Al Arabi and ation Amazing with girls from Qatar national team player, Qatar and around the world Khalfan will take audiences on in Doha, Sanderson added: “I a trip down memory lane with love Generation Amazing. I highlights from his career. The Paris Saint-Germain women and Danish national team forward, Ibrahim Khalfan was part of the Qatar team that qualified for the 1984 summer Olympic Games in Los love everything they are doing Considered as one of the Nadia Nadim, will be talking about her incredible journey from Afghani- Angeles. The star makes regular appearances as a beIN SPORTS analyst and was announced as a Qatar so when they asked me to do best Qatari footballers of all stan, where she was born, to playing top league professional football. 2022 FIFA World Cup™ ambassador in 2019. this, it was a pleasure. If there time, Khalfan has represented is anything that I can do to his country in 90 international 2022 FIFA World Cup™ am- credible journey from Afghan- al team. Ahead of this week’s tous achievements in Qatari the fight towards gender equal- help people, I will.” matches. Khalfan was part of bassador in 2019. istan, where she was born, to online Instagram sessions, football as well as give us in- ity in football and elsewhere.” Follow @GA4Good on Ins- the Qatar team that qualified Also coming up this week playing top league profession- Generation Amazing Pro- sight into the rich footballing Last week former Arsenal, tagram, Facebook and Twitter for the 1984 summer Olympic on Generation Amazing In- al football. grammes Director Nasser Al history in the country.” Chelsea and Juventus forward, to find out all you need to know Games in Los Angeles. The stagram Live, Paris Saint- Nadim has also played for Khori said: “We are delighted Al Khori adds: “PSG sen- Lianne Sanderson featured on about the GA programme and star makes regular appearanc- Germain women and Danish English side Manchester City to host Qatari football legend sation Nadia Nadim will offer Generation Amazing Live on to watch past Instagram Live es as a beIN SPORTS analyst national team forward, Nadia and achieved over 90 caps for Ibrahim Khalfan, who will talk some inspiring insight into her Instagram. Sanderson recalled sessions on IGTV featuring and was announced as a Qatar Nadim, will talk about her in- the Denmark women’s nation- at lengths about his momen- background and initiative in her experiences as a profes- football legends.

Mourinho vows to get Spurs Man Utd, Chelsea seal top-four back in top four next season AFP this last period where we be- London long. I don’t know, maybe in this period, after lockdown, we Jose Mourinho vowed to finished third or fourth in the Champions League berths get Tottenham back “where table,” Mourinho said. we belong” next season after “So that’s where we be- they settled for Europa League long. I want to have my team, qualification at the end of a my players, not a medical Premier League Sunday Results troubled campaign. room full of players. I want a Southampton 3 (Adams 50, 71, Ings 84-pen) - Sheffield United 1 43-pen, Welbeck 66) Mourinho led Tottenham pitch full of players. (Lundstram 26) Crystal Palace 1 (Schlupp 53) - Tottenham 1 (Kane 13) to a sixth-place finish in the “Of course as a squad the Premier League after Sunday’s main thing is to keep our very Newcastle 1 (Gayle 1) - Liverpool 3 (Van Dijk 38, Origi 59, Mane 89) Everton 1 (Kean 41) - Bournemouth 3 (King 13-pen, Solanke 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace. good players and after that im- Man City 5 (Jesus 11, De Bruyne 45+1, 90, Sterling 79, Mahrez 83) 45+1, Stanislas 80) Tottenham were 14th when prove the squad. - Norwich 0 West Ham 1 (Yarmolenko 85) - Aston Villa 1 (Grealish 84) Mourinho took charge in No- “Are we going to buy 10 Burnley 1 (Woods 44) - Brighton 2 (Bissouma 20, Connolly 50) Leicester 0 - Man United 2 (Fernandes 71-pen, Lingard 90+8) vember following Mauricio players? No. Are we going to Arsenal 3 (Aubameyang 5-pen, 33, Tierney 24) - Watford 2 (Deeney Chelsea 2 (Mount 45+1, Giroud 45+4) - Wolves 0 Pochettino’s sacking and he buy players for £100 million? endured a series of injuries to No. We are going to improve.” key players before the hiatus. Mourinho oversaw a six- So, while Mourinho was game unbeaten run to deliver frustrated to have missed out Europa League qualification, on Champions League quali- overturning a seven-point gap fication, the Tottenham boss to sixth place after a loss at Shef- believes the foundations have field United earlier this month. been laid for a return to the While the Europa League top four next season. doesn’t have the prestige of “What we can do of course the Champions League – is improve. When all the play- Mourinho said they should fo- ers are available we showed in cus on winning it next season.

Whittaker is back to best as Fight Island draws to a close AFP The 26 square kilometre Yas Island Yas Island resort complex was sealed off as the Las Vegas- Former middleweight based UFC shielded its fighters champion Robert Whittaker from the coronavirus pandemic. bounced back to defeat Dar- The 29-year-old Whittaker ren Till Sunday as UFC’s first (22-5) said before the contest Manchester United’s English midfielder Jesse Lingard (centre) slots the ball into an empty net to score their second goal after disposessing Leicester City’s Danish goalkeeper “Fight Island” drew to a suc- that the only thing that wor- Kasper Schmeichel during their English Premier League match in Leicester, England, on Sunday. (AFP) cessful close in Abu Dhabi. ried him was Till’s powerful “My brain is on overload,” left fist, a weapon that had giv- Whittaker said after throwing en the man from Liverpool 10 Watford, Bournemouth relegated on final day of English Premier League everything at England’s Till in knockout victories in an 18-2-1 unanimous points win, with record coming into the fight. AFP be joined by Tottenham, who “Myself and the staff want we can be proud of.” always believed we were capa- all three judges scoring 48-47 But it was a left elbow from London drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace to to improve every time – the ble of a last-minute escape,” for the Australian. Till (18-3-1) instead that put the leapfrog Wolves. challenge now is to see what ‘Incredibly painful’ Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe “That fight was so stress- Aussie on the floor in the first. Manchester United and Wolves still have two routes more we can do next season.” Two goals from Pierre-Emerick told the BBC. ful,” Whittaker added. “I hope Whittaker shook it off Chelsea sealed Champions to qualify for European com- United, whose form has Aubameyang and a strike by Ki- An early goal by Harry the fans and everybody can quickly and then got down to League places on Sunday as petition next season – either dipped in recent weeks after eran Tierney gave Watford, who Kane put Tottenham in front appreciate it because that work, lashing out constantly at Bournemouth and Watford fell into the Champions League by they pulled themselves back sacked Nigel Pearson earlier against Crystal Palace. Palace was one of the most technical Till’s leading leg and picking through the trapdoor on a dra- winning the Europa League into contention for the Cham- this month, an almost impossi- equalised early in the second fights I’ve ever had.” away with jabs. matic final day of the longest next month or into the Europa pions League, were locked at ble task at Arsenal. half through Jeffrey Schlupp Whittaker’s win brought By the end the total strike Premier League season. League if Chelsea beat Arsenal 0-0 at half-time at the King A Troy Deeney penalty but the point was enough for the curtain down on the Ul- count was 156-81 to Whittak- Liverpool were crowned in next week’s FA Cup final. Power Stadium. and a Danny Welbeck strike Jose Mourinho’s men to finish timate Fighting Champion- er, who landed 52 to Till’s 29 champions last month but there But they finally broke the gave them hope but it was not in sixth position. ship’s successful excursion to with Whittaker also showcas- was much to play for in the final Chelsea come good deadlock in the 71st minute, enough and the Hornets were Liverpool beat Newcastle Abu Dhabi. ing superior wrestling skills. 90 minutes of a campaign that Chelsea required just a draw at when Bruno Fernandes scored relegated after five years in 3-1 to finish the season on 99 started on August 9 last year Stamford Bridge to seal their from the penalty spot after An- the top-flight following their points – the second-highest tal- and was interrupted by a three- place in the top four, but won thony Martial was upended. 3-2 defeat. ly in English top-flight history month coronavirus shutdown. all three points in first half stop- Jesse Lingard scored late to seal “This is a reflection of the behind only Manchester City’s United finished third after page time as Mason Mount the win. whole year,” Deeney told Sky 100 points in 2017/18. a nervy 2-0 win in a Champi- whipped in from a free-kick be- The result is a huge lift for Sports. “Not quite been good Second-placed City fin- ons League shootout against fore Olivier Giroud slid home. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, whose enough. Heartbreaking for ished the campaign with a Leicester, while Chelsea ended A top-four finish and a Cup team were 14 points behind the the people who work behind flourish, thumpingN orwich in fourth spot after beating final in his first season in charge Foxes at the start of the year, the scenes and we feel sorry 5-0 to reach 102 goals with Wolves by the same scoreline at is a coup for Frank Lampard, but is a bitter blow for Brendan for them.” Kevin De Bruyne scoring twice Stamford Bridge. who had to cope with a transfer Rodgers, whose side have been Bournemouth beat Ever- and matching Thierry Henry’s At the other end of the table, ban and the loss of Eden Hazard camped in the top four for al- ton 3-1 at Goodison Park but record of 20 assists in a Pre- Bournemouth and manager- to Real Madrid last summer. most the entire campaign. needed West Ham to beat Aston mier League season. less Watford followed already- “There were a lot of un- “I’m delighted,” said Sol- Villa to survive. Elsewhere, Brighton beat relegated Norwich down to the knowns when I came in, could skjaer. “We’ve come from Andriy Yarmolenko equal- Burnley 2-1 and Southampton Championship while Aston we move forward without Eden way, way behind teams and ised after Jack Grealish’s late beat Sheffield United 3-1. Villa fans breathed a huge sigh Hazard?” Lampard told Sky gone past them. We’ve shown goal for Villa but the away side Leicester’s Jamie Vardy of relief. Sports. “We knew we had lost that we’ve got the consisten- held on, sending Eddie Howe’s won the Golden Boot with 23 Leicester, in fifth spot, will a massive player. We’ve a real cy, the right mentality. We’re side down after five seasons in goals, one clear of Aubamey- Robert Whittaker of New Zealand punches Darren Till of England in play in the Europa League spirit within the group now and building a group and a per- the Premier League. ang and Southampton’s their middleweight championship fight during the Ultimate Fighting next season where they will it’s a real team effort now. formance culture here that “It’s incredibly painful – we Danny Ings. Championship UFC 251 event in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. (AFP) Sports Monday, July 27, 2020 15

Actor Hugh Grant wins opening match at Swedish Quartararo keeps cool to win tennis tournament STOCKHOLM: British film star Hugh Grant on Sunday won his searing Andalucia MotoGP opening match at the Swedish Open tennis championships AFP Rossi showed that, at 41, for seniors, cruising to a two- Jerez de la Frontera (Spain) he is still capable of competing. straight-set victory. Grant, 59, The seven-time MotoGP world defeated Ferenc Kovacs 6-3, Frenchman Fabio Quartararo champion has always enjoyed 6-1 in a match that organisers won for the second straight cheeky celebrations and this rescheduled to early on Sunday, week at Jerez on Sunday as time climbed onto a barrier the Kvallsposten daily reported. he dominated the Andalucia and punched the air in a victory “It was fun to play even if I MotoGP while bikes crashed dance in front of a grandstand had to get up at 6 am (0400 and broke down behind him completely empty due to COV- GMT),” Kovacs told the news- Hugh Grant’s match was in searing heat. ID-19 restrictions. paper after the match. “He was rescheduled to early on Sunday Quartararo, on a satellite “To come back on the po- good, a worthy winner,” Kovacs in which he defeated Ferenc Yamaha, was followed home by dium is not like a victory, but added. Grant, who starred in Kovacs 6-3, 6-1. (Photo: Stefan Spaniard Maverick Vinales and similar,” he said. films like “Four Weddings and a Lindblom/HBG-BILD) Italian veteran Valentino Rossi, Quartararo, who makes Funeral” and “Notting Hill,” turns both on Yamaha factory bikes. no secret of his admiration for 60 on September 9, making him eligible to play in the 60+ class at With the temperature Rossi, agreed. the Swedish open. The match was played at Bastad, south-western reaching 40 degree Celsius “He’s my idol and always Sweden - classic ground for Swedish clay tennis. The number of and estimated at 60 degrees has been,” said the young spectators was limited due to coronavirus restrictions. Grant and on the track, only 13 of the 21 Frenchman. “It’s fantastic to be his Swedish wife, Anna Grant, 40, are known for their keen interest starters finished. next to him on the podium for in tennis. They have in recent years spent parts of their holiday “That was tough,” said the my second win.” in the resort of Torekov, near Bastad, where they own a summer 21-year-old at the finish. As he took the chequered house. Kovacs said Grant was “very nice.” “We talked a lot,” he He has now won both races flag, Quartararo also nodded said. In the next round, Grant plays top-seeded Per-Anders Linde- in the coronavirus-delayed Mo- to another sporting hero cross- borg. “If (Grant) wins a game in that match, it’ll be well done. It’s toGP season, with last week’s Petronas Yamaha SRT’s French rider Fabio Quartararo celebrates on the podium after winning the MotoGP ing his arms in an imitation of going to be really tough, but who knows,” Kovacs said. (DPA) Spanish Grand Prix success the race during the Andalucia Grand Prix at the Jerez race track in Jerez de la Frontera on July 26, 2020. (AFP) France striker Kylian Mbappe’s first by a French rider in Mo- goal celebration. toGP since 1999. Results Paris Saint-Germain’s Quartararo has now won MotoGP Bezzechi (ITA/Kalex) 3.243, 4. Sam Lowes (GBR/ SRT) 11, 11. Joan Mir (ESP/Suzuki) 11 12. Francesco Mbappe, who is nursing an in- No show more races at the elite level 1. Fabio Quartararo (FRA/Yamaha-SRT) 41min Kalex) 3.817, 5. Aron Canet (ESP/Speed Up) 9.155 Bagnaia (ITA/Ducati-Avintia), 9. 13: Miguel Oliveira (POR/ jured ankle, responded on Twit- than he did in four seasons 22.666sec, 2. Maverick Vinales (ESP/Yamaha) at Moto3 KTM) 8, 14. Danilo Petrucci (ITA/Ducati) 7, 15. Tito Rabat ter: “Congratulations. We can 4.495sec, 3. Valentino Rossi (ITA/Yamaha) 5.546, 1. Tatsuki Suzuki (JPN/Honda) 39 mins 18.861sec, 2. (ESP/Ducati-Avintia) 7, 16. Alex Rins (ESP/Suzuki) 6, 17. Halep pulls out of Palermo Open due in Moto2, where he record- 4. Takaaki Nakagami (JPN/Honda-LCR) 6.113, 5. John McPhee (GBR/Honda) at 0.064sec, 3. Celestino Bradley Smith (GBR/Aprilia) 5, 18. Brad Binder (AFS/ say that you have good taste... to quarantine rules for Romanians ed one victory, and Moto3, Joan Mir (ESP/Suzuki) 7.693, 6. Andrea Dovizioso Vietti (ITA/KTM) 0.134, 4. Darryn Binder (AFS/KTM) KTM) 3, 19. Cal Crutchlow (GBR/Honda-LCR) 3 10/10.” where he twice made the po- (ITA/Ducati) 12.554, 7. Pol Espargaro (ESP/KTM) 0.628, 5. Gabriel Rodrigo (ARG/Honda) 0.628. Moto2 (after three races) Briton Cal Crutchlow, who ROME: The world’s number 2 tennis player Simona Halep withdrew on dium but never won. 17,488, 8. Alex Marquez (ESP/Honda) 19.357, 9. Championship standings 1. Tetsuta Nagashima (JPN/Kalex) 50 points, 2. Enea returned to the track on a mis- Johann Zarco (FRA/Ducati-Avintia) 23.523, 10. MotoGP (after 2 races) Bastianini (ITA/Kalex) 48, 3. Luca Marini (ITA/Kalex) 45, Sunday from a forthcoming tournament in Italy due to Covid-19 quar- “It feels so good to make Alex Rins (ESP/Suzuki) 27.091, 11. Tito Rabat 1. Fabio Quartararo (FRA/Yamaha-SRT) 50 points, 2. 4. Aron Canet (ESP/Speed Up) 30, 5. Lorenzo Baldassari firing bike when it became clear antine rules for Romanians, even if they did not apply to her. Halep back to back wins,” he said. (ESP/Ducati-Avintia) 33.628, 12. Bradley Smith Maverick Vinales (ESP/Yamaha) 40, 3. Andrea Dovizioso (ITA/Kalex) 28 that every finisher would collect “has decided to pull out,” the Palermo Ladies Open said on Twitter. Quartararo has a 50-point (GBR/Aprilia) 36,306, 13. Cal Crutchlow (GBR/ (ITA/Ducati) 26, 4. Takaaki Nakagami (JPN/Honda-LCR) Moto3 (after three races) points and limped in more than “The decision is based on recent anti-Covid measures forcing quaran- lead over the reigning cham- Honda-LCR) one lap behind 19, 5. Pol Espargaro (ESP/KTM) 19, 6. Valentino Rossi 1. Albert Arenas (ESP/KTM) 50 points, 2. Tatsuki Suzuki a lap behind to pocket three of Moto2 (ITA/Yamaha) 16, 7. Jack Miller (AUS/Ducati-Pramac) 13, (JPN/Honda) 44, 3. John McPhee (GBR/Honda: 40, 4. Ai tine in Italy for those coming from Romania and Bulgaria.” In a sepa- pion Marc Marquez, who was 1. Enea Bastianini (ITA/Kalex) 39min 23.922sec, 2. 8. Alex Marquez (ESP/Honda) 12, 9. Johann Zarco (FRA/ Ogura (JPN/Honda) 36, 5. Gabriel Rodrigo (ARG/Honda) them. rate tweet, Halep wrote: “Given the recent rise in (COVID-19) cases in absent with a broken arm after Luca Marini (ITA/Kalex) at 2.153sec, 3. Marco Ducati-Avintia) 12, 10. Franco Morbidelli (ITA/Yamaha- 30. With Marquez missing, his Romania and my anxieties around international air travel at this time, his crash in the season opener. younger brother and Honda I have made the tough decision to withdraw from Palermo. “I want to Vinales is second on 40 teammate Alex, on only his thank the tournament director and the Italian ministry of health for all points after finishing runner up As Quartararo burst clear, stuck behind Valentino and the Ducati-Pramac pair of Ital- second start at this level, set off efforts on my behalf.” Organisers of the Palermo Open said they had for the second straight race. Rossi, who started on the sec- I could not breath. I was de- ian Francesco Bagnaia, who 21st and last on the grid after a officially communicated to theR omanian that professional athletes Vinales rued a mistake on ond row of the grid, jumped to stroyed. Maybe the heat from climbed to second before his en- crash in qualifying but climbed like her are exempt from Italian quarantine obligations. “We were the first lap. second, overtaking Vinales, who the other bikes.” gine failed, and Australian Jack to eighth by the end. very sorry to hear the news. We were optimistic until yesterday,” the “I tried to overtake Fabio said that he had struggled to While Quartararo disap- Miller, who crashed. Earlier, Enea Bastianini director of the tournament, Olivero Palma, said in a statement. The but then I went wide and Fa- cope in his teammate’s exhaust. peared ahead in the heat haze, Japanese rider Takaaki Na- gained his first Moto2 victory Palermo event is scheduled for August 1-9. (DPA) bio and Valentino overtook “It was impossible to the two Yamaha works riders kagami (Honda-LCR) inherited when he beat fellow Italian me,” he said. breath,” Vinales said. “I was had to fend off challenges from fourth place. Luca Marini. We did 1,200km Broad on brink of 500 club every weekend: The long road to victory as Windies stare at defeat AFP Jerez de la Frontera (Spain)

Set a target of 399, Fabio Quartararo revealed on visitors reduced Scoreboard Sunday the challenges he had England (1st innings): 369 to overcome, including regu- to 10-2 West Indies 1st innings (Overnight: 137-6) lar 1,200km road trips, which J. Holder lbw b Broad 46 have put him on the path to a AFP S. Dowrich c Woakes b Broad 37 potential world MotoGP title. R. Cornwall lbw b Broad 10 Manchester K. Roach c Root b Broad 0 The 21-year-old French- S. Gabriel not out 0 man claimed his second suc- Stuart Broad was only one Extras: (b4, lb5, nb1, w5) 15 cessive win in the coronavi- wicket away from becoming Total: (All out, 65 overs, 321 mins) 197 rus-delayed championship Fall of wickets: 7-178 (Holder), 8-188 (Cornwall), 9-188 just the seventh bowler to take (Cornwall), 10-197 (Dowrich) backing up his Spanish GP tri- 500 Test wickets as England Bowling: Anderson 16-5-28-2; Broad 14-4-31-6; Archer umph on the same Jerez track closed in on a series victory 17-1-72-1 (5w); Woakes 18-2-57-1 (1nb). last weekend. over the West Indies at Old England 2nd innings As he warmly embraced Trafford on Sunday. R. Burns c sub (Da Silva) b Chase 90 his “idol”, and seven-time elite Petronas Yamaha SRT’s French Broad’s haul of 6-31 in D. Sibley lbw b Holder 56 class champion Valentino Ros- rider Fabio Quartararo the Jerez 14 overs saw the West Indies J. Root not out 68 si on the podium, Quartararo race track in Jerez de la Frontera Extras: (b6, lb3, nb3) 12 (AFP) bundled out for 197 in reply Total: (For 2 wkts dec, 58 overs, 251 mins) 226 recalled his tough route to the on Sunday. to England’s first-innings 369 Fall of wickets: 1-114 (Sibley), 2-226 (Burns) pinnacle of the sport. that featured his dashing 62. Bowling: Roach 11-4-34-0; Gabriel 5-0-19-0 (3nb); “It was not easy. When I “In France, there were England’s second-innings Holder 9-2-24-1; Chase 14-2-61-1; Cornwall 19-2-79-0. was seven years old we used to three or four riders who were 226-2 declared saw opener West Indies 2nd Innings (Target: 399) take a van with my father to go fighting for the championship Rory Burns make 90 as the K. Brathwaite batting 2 to Spain and we did more than but when I arrived in Catalo- West Indies were set a huge J. Campbell c Root b Broad 0 1,200 kilometres every week- nia, there were 15 ... and they target of 399 for victory. K. Roach c Buttler b Broad 4 end for training, for races,” he were going faster than me.” S. Hope batting 4 And there was still time for Total: (For 2 wkts, 6 overs, 27 mins) 10 explained. Six years on from those Broad to reduce the tourists to Fall of wickets: 1-0 (Campbell), 2-6 (Roach) “You can imagine how exhausting cross-border road 10-2 at stumps on the third day. Bowling: Anderson 3-2-2-0; Broad 3-1-8-2; hard it was and I never stopped trips, Quartararo is already the Broad had the struggling travelling between the ages of first French rider to win multi- John Campbell caught at first seven and 15. ple MotoGP races. slip for a duck by England cap- tain Joe Root and then moved to 499 Test wickets when nightwatchman Kemar Roach was caught behind. Westwood not comfortable Broad bowled the final England’s Stuart Broad celebrates taking the wicket of West Indies’ nightwatchman Kemar Roach on the third day of their third Test at over of the day’s play, with Old Trafford in Manchester on Sunday. (AFP) travelling to US for golf his last ball just missing Shai Hope’s outside edge. innings after they had avoid- Old Trafford Test than Eng- Shane Dowrich was hit in the West Indies resumed still AFP non-Americans to enter the first The only bowlers with ed the follow-on and Broad land’s 294-4 against New Zea- face after a 90mph delivery needing 33 more runs to avoid Los Angeles major championship of 2020 more than 600 Test wickets had stumps figures of 2-8 in land in 2008. from Shannon Gabriel burst the follow-on at 137-6. in San Francisco on August 6 are a trio of former spinners three overs. Root declared when Burns, through his gloves. They did that while Root The United States has and next week’s WGC-FedEx – Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Mu- England’s second in- bidding for his third Test cen- ODI wicketkeeper Hope delayed the entry of Broad into scrapped its 14-day quarantine St. Jude Invitational in Tennes- ralitharan (800), Australian nings saw Burns and Dom tury, skied off-spinner Roston initially took over behind the the attack. for overseas PGA Tour golfers, see. But the attraction of play- Shane Warne (708) and In- Sibley (56) share a stand of Chase to substitute wicket- stumps. But when he came on, the but that’s not enough to con- ing in a major is not enough to dia’s Anil Kumble (619). 114 -- England’s first cen- keeper Joshua Da Silva. But match officials then al- West Indies had no answer to vince former world No. 1 Lee sway Westwood, who said he is The only seamers ahead of tury opening partnership in Burns faced 163 balls in- lowed Da Silva, the back-up him. Westwood to get on an airplane worried about the way the US is Broad are his longtime Eng- a home Test since Alastair cluding 10 fours. gloveman in the Test squad but West Indies captain Ja- and fly to America. handling COVID-19 pandemic. land new-ball colleague James Cook and Alex Hales put on Root had previously com- not in the original XI for this son Holder was lbw for 46 The US federal government “I don’t feel it is right to Anderson (589) and the re- 126 against Pakistan at Edg- pleted a 49-ball fifty when he match, to come on. before Broad, controversially decided on Friday that profes- jump on a plane for 12 hours,” tired pair of Australia’s Glenn baston in 2016. drove Roach’s first ball back Burns, twice dismissed by omitted from England’s first- sional golfers no longer have to the 47-year-old Westwood told McGrath (563) and the West England captain Joe Root straight over the fast bowler’s Chase already this series, al- Test loss at Southampton, quarantine for two weeks be- reporters Saturday at the Brit- Indies’ Courtney Walsh (519). was 68 not out when he de- head for four. most fell to him on 12 when had Roach caught by first slip cause the USPGA Tour has put ish Masters. “I’m still concerned Broad took all the West In- clared, amid concerns Mon- beaten by a sharply turning Root for a duck and Rahkeem in place numerous health meas- that America doesn’t take it (the dies wickets to fall on Sunday. day’s play could be washed out. Dowrich injury delivery, only for the unlucky Cornwall lbw. ures for the coronavirus. virus) as seriously as the rest of His burst of 4-14 in four No side has made more in West Indies used three Da Silva to slip and miss the Broad ended the innings The lifting of restrictions the world. It still seems to be one overs ended the visitors’ first the fourth innings to win an wicketkeepers on Sunday after stumping chance. when Dowrich holed out for 37. opens the door for traveling of the hot spots for outbreaks.” 16 Monday, July 27, 2020 The Last Word QF expert suggests ways to keep children away from screens during the pandemic

tem, causing an increase in blood learning and social isolation. Par- vices to socialise and connect with Team finds increase in internet usage pressure and pulse rate even hours ents and adults play a key role in their peers through video chats, after using electronics, which assisting children and adolescents gaming together, or in other ways. among students due to several factors makes it difficult to fall asleep. by being present, listening and en- Rather than over-policing screen “Using a family media plan can couraging them to verbalise and time, I encourage parents to have Tribune News Network rent situation, I assume it is a simi- help find balance between elec- process their experience and sense a discussion with their children Doha lar amount – of increased time,” Dr tronics and the rest of daily life, of stress related to the pandemic,” about the negative impacts of in- Hardister said. which will help with sleep patterns. she noted. creased screen time and to provide WITH the excessive use of elec- She explained: “When chil- Parents should turn off electron- However, Dr Hardister stressed fun and engaging replacement ac- tronics during the COVID-19 pan- dren are exposed to technology at ics two hours before bed and set that although it’s important for tivities for their children,” Dr Har- demic, and an increased reliance high rates, their brain gets used to a good example by engaging in parents to be empathic and flexible dister said. on the internet for work, school quickly processing multiple sourc- healthy activities, such as physical to support their children during Many parents of QF students and social communication, many es of information, which stimulate exercise, face-to-face family time, this unprecedented time, shifting were able to develop and facili- concerns have emerged on the connections between brain cells, cooking and having their own tech- to an “anything goes” or “laissez tate a variety of fun, engaging and impact of technology on a child’s creating new neural pathways nology breaks,” Dr Hardister said. faire” approach to parenting will playful activities for their children, mental and physical well-being. between different parts of their Dr. Tracy Hardister Shifting to distance learning, not serve their children well dur- such as arts and craft, cooking, An observation made by Qatar brains.” QF’s school’s crisis and well-being ing this pandemic. “Children and painting, puzzles, board games and Foundation’s (QF) school’s crisis And it is not only children who This poor self-regulation includes team recognised the importance of adolescents need the adults in reading that encourage children to and well-being team on the im- are affected by the excessive use of irritability, decreased frustration supporting the social and emotion- their lives to reassure them that we be creative, playful and engage in pact of technology on the brain and technology, the mental and physi- tolerance and anger,” the doctor al well-being of not just students, will get through this together,” she movement. body noted that there has been an cal health of adults can also be se- added. but of parents, teachers, and staff pointed out. But with the easing of restric- increase in screen usage among verely impaired. “Excess amounts According to her, increased lev- as well. According to experts, the ideal tions, and allowing families to go to students due to distance learn- of screen time impact our neuro- els of technology use can also have “We have emphasised that so- time to spend in front of a screen, beaches and parks, some children ing, social interaction, electronic logical functioning, causing our a significant effect on children’s cial and emotional well-being are a irrespective of the pandemic, may prefer to stay at home to not games, social media and other fac- bodies to experience increased sleep and, therefore, it is impera- priority during COVID-19 distance should not exceed two hours for get away from their screens. tors. stress that activates the fight or tive to ensure that children get children and adolescents – a chal- “In this case, children may Dr Tracy Hardister, director at flight response – a response that adequate sleep that lenge for parents as children need encouragement from parents The Learning Center (TLC), part is only intended to ensure our sur- is not less than 12 feel that technology is to go out to play and have fun and of QF’s Pre-University Education, vival in a crisis, and which leads to hours for those their only way to com- exercise,” she suggested. highlights the recent global data the production of a hormone called aged 12 years and municate with the out- that indicates a majority of chil- cortisol, or the stress hormone. below during this side world. dren between the ages of 6 and 12 The release of this hormone results stressful period. “I encourage par- years in the US are spending at in hyperarousal, and causes an in- Data points ents to be flexible dur- least 50 percent more time in front crease in blood pressure, reduces to the fact that ing COVID-19, as chil- of screens each day during the pan- concentration, impairs memory screen time dren and adolescents demic. “Since there is no specific functioning and contributes to overstimulates are using de- statistic for Qatar, given the cur- poor self-regulation of our moods. the nervous sys-

VCUarts Qatar alumna uses QF GU-Q study says series of portraits to depict basic income could life in the time of COVID-19 end poverty in UK at Qatar Foundation graduate uses art as a tool of expression amid coronavirus cost of 3.4% of GDP Tribune News Network Tribune News Network Doha Doha

From quarantine to face masks, A new study by Qatar Foundation (QF) hand sanitisers and social dis- partner Georgetown University in Qa- tancing to anxiety and adapta- tar (GU-Q) has found that the cost of tion, coronavirus (COVID-19) a universal basic income (UBI) pro- has thrown people around gramme large enough to virtually elim- the world into a whirlwind of inate poverty in the UK would amount thoughts and feelings that are al- to just £67 billion per year or 3.4 per- most impossible to ignore. cent of gross domestic product (GDP). For Sara Al Buainain, who The study, jointly authored by Karl is a graduate of Virginia Com- Widerquist, associate professor at GU- monwealth University School of Q, and independent researcher Georg the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts) – a Arndt, is titled ‘The Cost of Basic In- Qatar Foundation partner uni- come in the United Kingdom: A Micro- Karl Widerquist versity – with a Bachelor in Fine simulation Analysis’. Arts, felt like her whole life was The study determined the total cost The study notes that the proposed crashing to a standstill. flected by the fact she is drawn of implementing a UBI scheme whereby UBI scheme represents only an 8.7 To help overcome her own very faintly, surrounded by dai- each adult is given £7,706 and each child percent increase in total government feelings of uncertainty and un- sies and plants, signifying her £3,853 per year, paying close attention to spending, and that it could be entirely ease, and as an artist specialis- hopes and dreams of the future. the tax implications of the programme. funded by diverting two thirds of cor- ing in painting and digital art, An image from ‘The Quarantine Diaries’. Another piece titled ‘The “The cost of basic income has been porate tax subsidies, leaving approxi- Buainain decided to capture how Quarantine Style’ is of a group of exaggerated because some authors fo- mately £26 billion available for corpo- people have had to adjust to a young men with the same haircut cus on the total or gross cost, which is rate subsidies. new, everyday norm through a which – with everything closed – simply the size of the UBI times the With the world facing a global re- collection of artwork titled ‘The has come to be viewed as the un- population,” explained Widerquist. cession due to the coronavirus pan- Quarantine Diaries’. official look of lockdown. “This ignores the fact that, for most demic, UBI has become the focus of “At first I was scared, scared While all the portraits in the people, the additional taxes they pay increased interest. This new study of the unknown, as my whole life exhibition have a place in Buain- cancel out the basic income they re- demonstrates that it is a viable recov- felt like it had come to a sudden ain’s heart, the piece titled ‘It’s ceive. So, the net cost for the net con- ery strategy applicable to the UK and standstill. But as a person who the New Look’ is particularly spe- tributors is actually much lower—near- other similar sized countries. believes in constant change, I cial to her. The portrait includes ly one-third lower.” Widerquist is a professor of po- decided to try and turn how I felt two drawings of herself, facing Widerquist and Arndt’s research litical philosophy at GU-Q. He holds into something positive, and use opposite directions – one featur- found that 70 percent of Britons would a doctorate in political theory from my artwork to help make life a ing a mask and one without. It financially benefit from this pro- Oxford University and a doctorate in little easier, not only for myself strives to show how face masks gramme. Therefore, Arndt explains, economics from the City University but for others too to offer them have become a fashion staple. “This scheme would be an effective of New York. He has researched UBI a source of comfort,” Buainain Buainain spent months work- wage subsidy (or tax cut) for tens of for more than 20 years. He is the au- said. ing on her artworks, which were millions of working class families.” thor, coauthor or editor of nine books The young Qatari artist start- displayed in an exclusive online The number of people living below including ‘Basic Income Experiments: ed taking notes of her daily en- exhibition with Al Markhiya gal- the current official poverty line would The Devil’s in the Caveats’ and ‘Inde- counters in light of the pandemic lery from June 30 to July 17. drop from 16 percent to 4 percent. pendence, Propertylessness and Basic and the changes she witnessed “It has been a period of con- Poverty among children and the elder- Income: A Theory of Freedom as the personally, as well as those ex- templation for me,” she said. ly would all but disappear. Those re- Power to say No’. perienced by her family and “My exhibition was a documen- maining in poverty under the scheme, Arndt is an independent research- friends. rounding me, and how they dealt flect things we were exposed to tation of the pandemic through Widerquist and Arndt find, would be er with a background in economics and Buainain added, “The inspi- with the pandemic and are in fact or felt during the pandemic.” my eyes as an artist, as I sought much closer to the poverty line than operations management. His research ration behind my exhibition, The still coping with it. Among the artwork displayed to reflect the chaotic state of they are now. Thus, Widerquist says interests include the financial viability Quarantine Diaries, came from “Each piece of art displayed is a portrait titled ‘Lost and Dis- mind we have all been experienc- that this scheme would “virtually elim- of universal basic income and the dy- the observation of daily struggles in the exhibition represents a tressed’. The piece depicts a ing in this crisis. It’s an achieve- inate poverty in the UK.” namics of social coordination. of myself and the people sur- snapshot or a memory that re- woman in distress, which is re- ment I’m proud of.”