ICAO Okays Qatar's Proposal to Set up Doha Flight Information Region

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Deputy Amir meets Saudi ambassador ICAO okays Qatar’s proposal to set Amir condoles with Iraq’s up Doha Flight President & PM

QNA Doha Information Region His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Move allows Qatar Al-Thani sent Tuesday a cable of condolences to HE to optimise safety President of the Republic of His Highness the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani met with Ambassador of Saudi and efficiency of Iraq Dr Barham Salih and Arabia to Qatar HH Prince Mansour bin Khalid bin Abdullah Al Farhan Al Saud. During the meeting, they HE Prime Minister Mustafa reviewed cooperation relations between the two brotherly countries and aspects of their development in regional airspace Al-Kadhimi on the victims various fields, in addition to a number of issues of common interest.(QNA) QNA of the fire that broke out at Montreal Al-Hussein Teaching Hospi- tal in Dhi Qar governorate, The International Civil Avia- wishing the injured a speedy tion Organization (ICAO) recovery. Council has agreed, in principle, on the establishment of Pre-registration on Ehteraz made Doha Flight Information Re- gion (FIR) and Doha Search ● The proposal of Qatar included its intention to withdraw and Rescue Region drawing on from the current arrangement whereby it has delegated Mesaieed hosp optional for citizens & residents Qatar’s proposal, which would to Bahrain the provision of air navigation services over Tribune News Network ary measures previously an- include Qatar’s sovereign air- its sovereign territory discharges Doha nounced for those entering space and, to optimize safety last COVID-19 Qatar, the MoPH announced and efficiencyof the regional ● The proposal of Qatar aims to support the development The Ministry of Public that registration on Ehteraz airspace, as well as other con- of safe and sustainable air transport operations in the patients Health (MoPH) on Tuesday platform is now optional for tiguous airspace over the high region, and reinforces Qatar’s commitments to the announced that pre-registra- citizens and residents, while seas. The decision was taken global aviation sector After providing high-quality tion on the Ehteraz platform registration and obtaining during the 223rd session of the medical care to large num- before arriving in Qatar is prior approval remains man- ICAO Council meetings that bers of COVID-19 patients not mandatory but optional datory for visitors,” the MoPH began on June 18. phasised that amendments of surrounding states with an throughout the second for citizens and residents. said in a tweet. The proposal of Qatar regional air navigation plans interest in this matter, to dis- wave of the virus in Qatar, Visitors, however, are still Travellers must fill in the also included its intention to depend upon good relations, cuss cooperatively under the Mesaieed Hospital has dis- required to pre-register and travel, the ministry added. data within 72 to 12 hours be- withdraw from the current collaboration and mutual re- auspices of the President of charged its final COVID-19 obtain the approval before “To ease the precaution- fore the travel. arrangement whereby it has spect between states, and that the Council, to agree on ap- patients and commenced delegated to Bahrain the provi- these elements are fundamen- propriate technical arrange- normal outpatient services. sion of air navigation services tal to ensuring seamless ser- ments for the implementation Mesaieed Hospital was one over its sovereign territory in vices with a high level of safety of the Doha FIR/SRR, and to of seven Hamad Medical accordance with paragraphs and quality. report the outcome of these Corporation facilities 2.1.1 of Annex 11 to the Chicago It is noteworthy that dur- discussions to the Council at dedicated to caring for pa- SC, QVision claim 7 prizes at Eventex Awards Convention. ing the ICAO Air Navigation its 224th session for approval tients with COVID-19 since During its meeting, the Commission’s review of the of the amendment of the Air the start of the pandemic. Council acknowledged the technical aspects of the pro- Navigation Plan - Middle East (QNA) page 2 right of Qatar to request the posal, it was acknowledged Region. establishment of a Doha FIR/ that Qatar possesses the ca- Prior to that, there was SRR over its sovereign terri- pabilities and qualifications a virtual communication on tory and contiguous airspace necessary to manage air traffic June 9, 2021, between Minister consistent with Article 1 of the safely and effectively, and to of Transport and Communica- Chicago Convention and in ac- provide leading services in the tions Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti cordance with Assembly Reso- field of search and rescue. and his Bahraini counterpart lution A40-4, Appendix G. The ICAO Council ac- Engineer Kamal bin Ahmed The proposal of Qatar aims knowledged that over several Mohammed, in the presence of to support the development of decades, the Kingdom of Bah- HE President of ICAO Council safe and sustainable air transport rain had provided safe and effi- Salvatore Sciacchitano to dis- operations in the region, and re- cient air navigation services in cuss the technical aspects of inforces Qatar’s commitments to the Middle East region. the proposal of Qatar. Qatar Post unveils The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) and Qatar Vision (QVision) were among the big the global aviation sector. The ICAO Council invited winners at the Eventex Awards 2021 thanks to the impact of three FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 mile- The ICAO Council also em- Qatar and Bahrain, as well as Continued on page 4  second edition of stones. The organisations received seven awards at this year’s ceremony, which recognises events Qatar 2022 official and experience marketing excellence. The prizes were given for the Qatar 2022 emblem launch and the inauguration of both Al Janoub and Ahmad Bin Ali stadiums. In total, the SC and QVision won stamp (PG 16 ) two gold awards, three silver and two bronze. page 16 Palestinian physicians on QRCS scholarships save lives in Gaza (PG 16)

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Quick read AMIR RECEIVES MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT OF CHAD

Amir sends greetings to president of Montenegro The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent on Tuesday a cable of greetings to President Milo Djukanovic of Montenegro on his country’s Statehood Day. (QNA) Deputy Amir sends condolences to Iraqi president, PM The Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani sent on Tuesday a cable of condolences to President of Iraq Dr Barham Salih and Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi on the victims of the fire that broke out atA l-Hussein Teaching Hospital in Dhi Qar governorate, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) Deputy Amir sends greetings to Montenegro president The Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to President Milo Djukanovic of Montenegro on his country’s Statehood Day. (QNA) PM sends condolences to Iraqi counterpart Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani sent on Tuesday a cable of condolences to Prime Minister of Iraq Mustafa Al Kadhimi on the The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has received a written message from President of Chad’s Transitional Military Council Lieutenant-General Mahamat victims of the fire that broke out at Al-Hussein Teaching Hospital Idriss Deby Itno, pertaining to bilateral relations between the two countries and the means of strengthening them. The message was received by Prime Minister and Minister of in Dhi Qar governorate, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani during a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chad Cherif Mahamat Zene on Tuesday. During the meeting, they (QNA) reviewed relations between the two countries and the ways to enhance them. (QNA) PM congratulates Montenegrin counterpart Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to Prime Minister of Montenegro Dr Zdravko Krivokapic on his country’s Statehood Day. (QNA) Mesaieed Hospital discharges last Covid FM sends message to Italian counterpart Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy Luigi Di Maio on Tuesday received a written message from patients & commences regular services Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, pertaining to bilateral re- QNA beds and 45 intensive care beds using lations and the means to enhance them. The message was de- Doha every available space. livered by Ambassador of Qatar to Italy HE Abdulaziz bin Ahmed “Expanding the hospital to this Al Malki during a meeting with Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs After providing high-quality medical scale is testament to the commitment and International Cooperation Manlio Di Stefano. (QNA) care to large numbers of COVID-19 pa- and expertise of our healthcare teams tients throughout the second wave of and enabled Mesaieed Hospital to Bulgarian PM meets ambassador of Qatar the virus in Qatar, Mesaieed Hospital provide care to large numbers of male has discharged its final COVID-19 pa- and female patients throughout both Prime Minister of Bulgaria Stefan Yanev on Tuesday met with tients and commenced normal outpa- waves, including specialist mental Ambassador of Qatar to Bulgaria HE Rashid bin Ali Al Khater tient services. health services for those patients who on the occasion of the end of his tenure. During the meeting, Mesaieed Hospital was one of required psychological support.” the Bulgarian PM thanked the ambassador for his efforts in seven Hamad Medical Corporation With the final COVID-19 patients strengthening bilateral relations, and praised the distinguished facilities dedicated to caring for pa- discharged, Mesaieed Hospital is now joint cooperation between the two countries during his tenure, tients with COVID-19 since the start preparing to recommence normal out- wishing him success in all his future tasks. (QNA) of the pandemic. In the last six weeks, patient services. four of these facilities Surgical Spe- Acting Medical Director of Me- Serbian PM meets ambassador of Qatar cialty Center, Ras Laffan Hospital, Al saieed Hospital Dr Ihab El Madhoun Wakra Hospital and Hazm Mebaireek said, “I am proud to have been part Prime Minister of Serbia Ana Brnabic met on Tuesday with General Hospital have all recom- of this remarkable team of healthcare Ambassador of Qatar to Serbia HE Sheikh Mubarak bin Fahad Al menced delivery of normal services professionals at Mesaieed Hospital Thani on the occasion of the end of his tenure. During the meet- following their designation as COV- throughout our role as a COVID-19 fa- ing, they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries. ID-19 facilities. With the number of COVID-19 cases declining consistently over the past few months, cility. Around 900 healthcare staff, in- (QNA) With the number of COVID-19 cas- there is now significantly less demand for hospital care as a result of the virus. cluding doctors, nurses, pharmacists, es declining consistently over the past engineers and hospitality and adminis- El Salvador Legislative Assembly president few months, there is now significantly rently fewer than 160 COVID-19 pa- tals Group Ali Al Janahi explained how tration staff have worked together to- meets Qatari Charge d’Affaires less demand for hospital care as a re- tients admitted to hospital. the hospital expanded its original ca- wards a common goal of delivering the sult of the virus. Throughout both waves of the virus pacity to support the high demand for highest-quality care to patients with President of Legislative Assembly of El Salvador Ernesto Cas- At the peak of the second wave, Mesaieed Hospital and its dedicated hospital care. COVID-19. tro met with Acting Charge d’Affaires at the Embassy of Qatar there were more than 2,000 patients staff have played a vital role in ensur- He said, “Before the first wave of “Soon, Mesaieed Hospital will in El Salvador Tariq Othman Al Othman. During the meeting, admitted to hospital with moderate or ing the healthcare sector has sufficient COVID-19, Mesaieed Hospital had switch its focus and reopen outpatient bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries were severe COVID-19 symptoms. Thanks capacity to care for every COVID-19 a capacity of 120 acute care beds, yet services to support Al Wakra Hospital reviewed. (QNA) to the combined efforts of the govern- patient in need of treatment. thanks to the efforts of our planning in delivering a range of clinics for peo- ment and the community to suppress HMC’s Acting Assistant Managing and facility teams, the hospital capac- ple in Mesaieed, Al Wakra and the sur- the spread of the virus, there are cur- Director and Chief of Tertiary Hospi- ity was expanded to provide 610 acute rounding areas.” Discover Qatar presents special offers on city tours Awqaf, HMC conduct cochlear Continued from page 1  er Arabic Coffee Traditions’ tours. Alongside these pack- implants of 22 Kyrgyz children Customers are also able to ages, visitors can also book add exclusive meet and assist either of these tours for three QNA their endowments to the En- dren will be treated equally offers to their package, to en- people for the price of two in- Bishkek dowment Bank for Health every year. sure their arrival experience at cluding, the ‘Discover Luxury Care. Regarding the cost of the Hamad International Airport Shopping’ and the ‘Discover A Qatari medical delegation General Administration of implanted devices, Kuwari is as comfortable and seamless the Icons of Qatar’ tours. from the Ministry of Endow- Endowments Assistant Direc- said that the cost of treatment as possible. Customers who wish to ments (Awqaf) and Islamic ranges between QR40,000 Discover Qatar is also of- take advantage of Discover Affairs and Hamad Medical and QR45,000, and the value fering guests special offers on Qatar’s ‘Family and Friends’ Corporation (HMC) carried of each device is QR32,000, its renowned city tours and packages can book directly on out cochlear implantation Regarding the cost of the which is considered a spe- excursions with incredible the Qatar Airways Holidays surgeries for 22 hearing-im- implanted devices, Kuwari cial price by the company as savings. Customers can book website: https://www.qata- paired children in the Kyrgyz said that the cost of treat- a contribution to this chari- a tour for two people for the Qatari Culture’, ‘Discover the er Regional Cuisine’, ‘Discover rairwaysholidays.com/qa-en/ capital. ment ranges between table work, as this amount price of one on the ‘Discover Mangroves of Qatar’, ‘Discov- Souq Waqif’, and the ‘Discov- offers/family-and-friends/ This came within the QR40,000 and QR45,000, constitutes a major obstacle framework of the cooperation and the value of each for needy families in those agreement signed between device is QR32,000 countries. the Ministry of Endowments He affirmed that all kinds and Islamic Affairs, repre- of endowment initiatives are MoCI recalls Dodge Durango of 2020-2021 models sented by the General Ad- important, whether real es- ministration of Endowments, tor-General Saad bin Omran tate or cash, stressing the vital The Ministry of Commerce sible malfunctions in the side on vehicle defects and repairs. sary repairs. The ministry has and the Ministry of Public Al Kuwari said the beneficiar- role it can play in providing and Industry (MoCI), in co- airbags of the vehicle. The ministry said it would urged all customers to report Health (MoPH), represented ies are 10 male and 12 female treatment and effective health operation with United Cars The recall campaign comes coordinate with the dealer to any violations to its Consumer in HMC, in response to the children, aged between three solutions to needy groups. Almana, the dealer of Dodge within the framework of the follow up on the maintenance Protection and Anti-Commer- wishes of the endowers and and six years old, adding that He noted that the number in Qatar, has announced the ministry’s continuous efforts and repair works and commu- cial Fraud Department, which their conditions stipulated in based on the five-year agree- of people in need of cochlear recall of Dodge Durango mod- to protect consumers and en- nicate with customers to ensure processes complaints, inquiries their endowment agreements ment, which includes Kyr- implants in Kyrgyzstan alone els of 2020-2021 due to pos- sure that car dealers follow up that they carried out the neces- and suggestions. (TNN) in particular, who provided gyzstan and Gaza, 100 chil- is about 250 children.

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SULAITI MEETS WITH ITALIAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MINISTER

Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti met with Italian Minister of Economic Development Giancarlo Giorgetti. The meeting, which took place at the offices of Italy’s Ministry of Economic Development, discussed aspects of cooperation between the two friendly countries in the fields of information and communications technology (ICT), smart cities, and the potential benefits of investment opportunities in the fields of communications and transportation. The two officials also discussed business opportunities for Italian firms in the field of ICT infrastructures in Qatar, as well as a number of other topics of mutual interest. The meeting was attended by Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Italy HE Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Al Malki. (QNA)

QEERI achieves ISO accreditation for calibration and testing laboratories

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ity Consulting, who sup- being a leading player when Doha ported QEERI throughout it comes to research and tech- the implementation journey. nology development activities Qatar Environment and “Their competent consult- in the region. We owe these Energy Research Insti- ants worked with our team achievements to the persever- tute (QEERI), a division of in advising best practices and ance and commitment of our TUNISIAN PM VISITS QATARI FIELD HOSPITAL Prime Minister and Hamad Bin Khalifa Univer- training until we reached this teams that got us here, along Acting Minister of Interior of Tunisia HE Hichem Mechichi visited the field sity (HBKU), has received goal.” with the backing of both Qa- hospital dispatched by Qatar to Tunisia, along with Ambassador of Qatar ISO 17025:2017 accreditation This latest ISO/IEC 17025 tar Foundation and HBKU to Tunisia HE Saad bin Nasser Al Hamidi. During the visit, the Prime Min- from International Accredi- certification comes on the upper management. We look ister was briefed on the field hospital’s components. He thanked Qatar tation Services for selected heels of QEERI’s 2020 cer- forward to serving Qatar in and praised the group that constructed the hospital. (QNA) methods used in its Corro- tification for its Integrated tackling the grand challenges sion, Energy, Environment, Management System (IMS) related to energy, water, and and Sustainability Centers under the ISO 9001:2015, environment. We will con- (IAS - USA). ISO 14001:2015, and ISO tinue to provide world-class The highest globally rec- the cutting-edge interdisci- ing and plays a pivotal role in 45001:2018 standards. technology and supporting 40 nations to take part ognised quality standard for plinary research conducted at contributing to research and Congratulating the ISO services to our partners and calibration and testing labora- QEERI’s centers. development toward national team and QEERI staff on the stakeholders.” in World Parachuting tories is ISO/IEC 17025. With “We are very proud of each energy, water security, and latest milestone, Dr. Marc Sustainability is a major the accreditation, QEERI team’s hard work that result- climate change,” said Dr. Mu- Vermeersch, Executive Di- influence on the research that Championship in Qatar demonstrates that their reed in this advanced accredi- hammed Akmal Rana, Qual- rector, QEERI, said: “The QEERI conducts through its search laboratories produce tation. With existing govern- ity Management Director at accreditation, along with re- various centers and programs. QNA ideal manner, noting that hold- precise and accurate results ment-mandated laboratory QEERI. ceiving the ISO certification, Please visit www.hbku.edu. Doha ing this tournament will provide and that they can operate regulations, QEERI upholds Dr. Rana also expressed underpins QEERI’s commit- qa/qeeri for more informa- an opportunity for all participat- competently in support of the highest standards of test- gratitude to Excelledia Qual- ment to excellence, and to tion. More than 40 countries are ex- ing military delegations to learn pected to compete in the 44th about the World Cup 2022 pro- World Parachuting Champi- jects. onship (CISM), which will be The Commander of the Joint hosted by Qatar in November Special Forces also thanked Dep- 2021, with 21 countries already uty Prime Minister and Minister ‘Qatar’s proposal to establish Doha FIR/SRR confirming their participation, of State for Defence Affairs HE according to Qatar Air Sports Dr Khalid bin Mohammed Al Committee President Major Attiyah for his support for the has great importance for civil aviation future’ General Hamad bin Abdullah Al Qatar Air Sports Committee and Fetais Al Marri. the Qatari parachuting team in Continued from page 1  Navigation Bureau of the Or- gation system for the benefit equality of opportunity, and in this UN organisation,” he Major General Al Marri realising these achievements. ganization’s Secretariat for the of the region as a whole, by operated soundly and eco- said, adding that Qatar spares said at a press conference on He pointed out that Qatar’s This was followed by a meet- tremendous amount of work providing safe, efficient, and nomically, affirming thatno effort in supporting global Tuesday that Qatar’s hosting of hosting of the first QatarI nter- ing between the technical that has been invested in ad- seamless air navigation ser- since joining the ICAO, Qatar civil aviation for creating an the championship is the result national Parachuting Champi- committees of both countries dressing the proposal. vices - thanks to the country’s has been committed to apply- aviation industry that is char- of the Amir’s unlimited support onship last February with the on June 14, 2021. In his speech during the possessing of all the factors ing the principles of the Chi- acterized by safety, security, as well as the full and compre- participation of eight countries Sulaiti appreciated the 223rd session of the Council, and capabilities necessary for cago Convention 1944 with sustainability and efficiency. hensive care given to sports by in the Sealine area was a prepa- stance of the Council Member the minister said, “The pro- managing air traffic, and the high professionalism in terms He also added that based the Commander-in-Chief of ration for the World Cham- States for continuing the ses- posal by Qatar to establish a country’s willingness to pro- of the peaceful use of airspace, on the council’s decision, co- the Armed Forces, HH Sheikh pionship, especially since the sions amid such extraordinary Doha FIR/SRR is of a great vide distinctive and efficient freedom of navigation and ordination has already begun Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. tournament was held in excep- circumstances of the pandem- importance for the future of services in the field of search protection of the environ- to hold a technical meeting He said Qatar’s preparations for tional circumstances in light of ic, and for considering and ap- civil aviation, not only in the and rescue,” he added. ment. with the Kingdom of Bahrain hosting the championship began the COVID-19 pandemic. proving the proposal by Qatar Middle East region, but the He noted that the Chicago He said, over the past to complete what has been a year ago. Major General Al Marri ex- to establish a Doha FIR/SRR. entire world and is fully con- Convention clearly stated its years, Qatar has reinforced reached by the ICAO Council The President of Qatar Air pressed his pride in the achieve- He expressed Qatar’s grat- sistent with the objectives of objectives, and set out as its its strong belief in the rules and to prepare an implemen- Sports Committee explained ments of the Qatar Air Sports itude to the ICAO for its ongo- the Chicago Convention.” prime objective the develop- and principles that concerned tation plan for the decisions that the preparation for the 44th Committee, and those of the ing efforts to serve global civil “The proposal represents ment of international civil the regulation of relations be- made by the Council. World Parachuting Champion- Qatari team in their all foreign aviation. He also thanked the one of the sovereign rights of aviation in a safe and orderly tween states in the civil avia- He concluded that Qatar ship (CISM) started early, which participations, in addition to set- ICAO Air Navigation Commis- Qatar and demonstrates the manner and such that air tion community. is looking forward to mutual confirms the ability of Qatar to ting records that were recorded sion (ANC), which consists of huge investments made by transport services would be “Qatar is proud of being cooperation to implement the host major tournaments in an in the Guinness Book. 19 member countries, and Air Qatar to develop its air navi- established on the basis of an active and key participant decisions in a timely manner. 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They assisted GU-Q students assisted young learners, such as Fate- and learn about the world in For summer 2021, the me throughout the program in the program’s organisa- ma Hubail from the GU-Q which they live is more than programme was moved on- and cleared any doubts I tion and served as peer tu- Class of 2015, who taught rewarding—it is critical for line once more to ensure had, whether it be about the tors, working hard to main- team was able to craft some Hana Elshehaby. a mini seminar on “Re- our future generations.” that students in the Qatar assignments or university tain high engagement despite really unique and engaging “This year’s GPS pro- writing Experiences in the Please contact the Office community had access to life in general.” the challenges of the virtual exercises that created a re- gramme had double the Middle East,” which covers of Communications at +974 valuable personal devel- Daily English classes learning environment. “This ally fun environment for the number of participants,” a variety of topics, from his- 4457 8100 for more infor- opment resources despite included topics such as in- year’s brilliant peer tutor students,” said peer tutor explained Jibin Koshy, Edu- tory writing and archiving to mation. 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News in brief Fire in COVID ward kills 92 at southern Iraqi hospital dpa more than 60 patients on the formed Monday night is ex- President Barham Salih Baghdad ward when fire erupted, plus pected to announce its findings described the two incidents as Sher Bahadur the medical staff. within a week, al-Kadhimi told “catastrophes.” They are the Deuba sworn in as The death toll from a fire at The fire totally destroyed a Cabinet meeting, vowing that result of “persistent corruption Nepal’s new PM an isolation ward for coronavi- the ward, which was built af- those responsible will be held and mismanagement that un- rus patients in a southern Iraqi ter the coronavirus spread last accountable, his office said. derestimated the lives of Iraqis Kathmandu: Sher Bahadur hospital rose to 92 people, year over a 600-square-metre Security sources said ar- and prevented reforming the Deuba has become Nepal’s health officials said on Tues- area and designed to take up to rest warrants have been issued performance of institutions,” new prime minister, end- day. 100 patients. for 11 people who work at Dhi Salih wrote on Twitter. ing a long and bitter power The health department Witnesses said that many Qar’s health department. He urged investigators to struggle that was put to of Dhi Qar province said that families are still looking for the Officialshave not yet con- hold those responsible for such rest with a divisive ruling some 50 people have been in- bodies of their relatives under firmed the cause of the fire. negligence accountable and from the country’s Supreme jured in the blaze that broke the rubble. Other families are People gather as a massive fire engulfs the coronavirus isolation ward Witnesses said it started when said that a strict review of the Court. out late on Monday at Imam waiting outside the morgue in of Al-Hussein hospital in Nasiriyah on Monday. (afp) an oxygen cylinder exploded. performance of institutions is President Bidya Devi al-Hussein hospital in Nasiri- the city to identify charred bod- In April, a similar incident necessary. Bhandari administered the yah city, which lies some 375 ies. Prime Minister Mustafa security officials in the prov- occurred at a hospital in the Iraq has been struggling to oath of office toD euba, 75, kilometres south of the capital, There are around 20 bod- al-Kadhimi ordered an inves- ince. All three will face investi- capital Baghdad, killing more control the spread of the coro- amid a function organized Baghdad. ies that are yet to be identified, tigation into the fire and sus- gation. than 80 people, with the health navirus and the vaccination at the president’s office in Officials said there were witnesses added. pended the senior health and An investigative committee minister resigning afterwards. drive has been slow. Kathmandu, Nepal’s national TV broadcaster Nepal Television reported. Four ministers of the new Cabinet also took the oath of office during Number of people the event. It was the fifth swearing-in as prime minis- Deaths in South Africa ter for Deuba, who is also fleeing Afghanistan the president of the social- democratic Nepali Congress on the rise: Experts party. (dpa) rise as troops hit the dpa (UNHCR) has also warned Kabul of a humanitarian crisis in Malaysia closes view of growing conflicts jab hub after 50% The number of people flee- and rising tensions in Af- staff test positive ing violence in Afghanistan ghanistan. is rising again, according to Around 270,000 addi- Bangkok: Malaysian of- streets to calm unrest expert observers. tional Afghans have been ficials have been forced to Those with an education displaced in their own coun- temporarily close a coro- are trying to get scholar- try since the beginning of navirus vaccination centre ships or investments and get the year, UNHCR spokes- after almost half its workers to neighbouring countries or person Babar Baloch said in tested positive for the virus. Turkey, according to Thom- Geneva on Tuesday. In total, Of 453 staff and volun- as Ruttig from Kabul-based more than 3.5 million peo- teers at the Ideal Convention think tank Afghanistan Ana- ple in the country have fled. Centre (IDCC) in Selanagor, lysts Network. According to the UN- an industrial region south Many others are trying HCR, people are fleeing of Kuala Lumpur that has to make their way to Iran. because the security situa- been hit hard by the virus In some cases, entire tion is becoming more and in recent weeks, 204 have convoys have set off, some- more difficult, because they been infected, according to times even with army and can no longer work and so- Khairy Jamaluddin, the minis- police vehicles in tow. cial support has partly been ter in charge of the country’s Migration from Afghani- stopped. In addition, refu- vaccination programme. stan to Turkey via Iran is gees reported extortion by Khairy, who is also science also said to be on the rise. armed groups. minister, said “it is difficult The Turkish province If there is no peace for us to ascertain whether of Van, which borders Iran, agreement in Afghanistan, an infection occurred at IDCC is full of migrants from Af- the number of refugees will or elsewhere” but said the ghanistan, according to Me- also increase beyond the centre would reopen this hmet Karatas, head of the country’s borders, the UN- week with replacement staff. human rights association HCR warned. Malaysia’s Health Ministry IHD in the province. The security situation on Tuesday announced over He told dpa he could in Afghanistan has dete- 11,000 new virus cases, by confirm media reports that riorated recently. Since in- far the most in one day and an estimated 1,000 migrants ternational troops began taking the cumulative case- cross the border every day. withdrawing in early May, load to over 855,000. (dpa) Ruttig says those fleeing Taliban militants have Afghanistan are war refu- seized about a quarter of gees, even if some claim to the country’s districts and New COVID cases want a better life when ques- entered several provincial in Israel reach A member of the South African Police Services fires rubber bullets at rioters looting the Jabulani Mall in Soweto, southwest of Johannesburg on tioned by authorities. capitals. highest level Tuesday. (AFP) The fact this is not pos- In several provinces, mi- sible in Afghanistan is a re- litias are now assisting the Tel Aviv: The number of new dpa slow to intervene in the mob in office,from 2009 to 2018, sult of more than 40 years of security forces, and observ- coronavirus cases in Israel Johannesburg violence. but had failed to comply with war, he says. ers fear the country could has risen to the highest level State Security Minister a court summons. The UN Refugee Agency drift into another civil war. since the end of March, with After days of violent protests Ayanda Dlodlo said security The rioters have blockaded the Health Ministry announc- and looting in South Africa fol- agencies were also examining roads, burned tyres, set fire to ing 730 new cases reported lowing the imprisonment of reports of attacks on foreign- 750 held trucks, ransacked buildings within 24 hours on Tues- former president Jacob Zuma, ers in KwaZulu-Natal. and plundered shops. Video Taliban warns Turkey over extended day. Of the 55,000 people military patrols began in the What began at the week- Around 750 arrests have been footage from a shopping mall tested, 1.3 percent returned hardest-hit areas on Tuesday - end as protests against Zuma’s made so far, however the in Durban showed people free- stay of forces in Afghanistan a positive result. The number but the rioting continued. 15-month jail term for con- violence has yet to abate. ly hauling away looted goods. of seriously ill patients The nationwide death toll tempt of court has rapidly de- Brazen acts of arson and Witnesses told of people dpa Turkey extends its “occupa- remained stable at 45, how- jumped to 45 after updated volved, in some instances, into looting continued in areas, driving up to stores in cars and Kabul tion,” then the group is pre- ever, and there were no new tallies from KwaZulu-Natal large-scale, bloody riots. according to authorities, many walking away with refrigera- pared to fight. deaths reported. Most of the province, where 26 died, and The unrest has disrupted of them captured on camera. tors, beds, clothes, shoes and The Taliban militant group The Turkish NATO contin- new cases are associated Gauteng, where 19 people supply chains, putting South even furniture. The outnum- warned Turkey on Tuesday gent in Afghanistan has been with the Delta variant of the were killed, including a police Africa at risk of food and med- bered police officers would not to keep troops in the coun- providing security and essen- virus, according to official officer. icine shortages within weeks, sessment of the situation on frequently watch powerlessly try after the end of the NATO tial airfield services for Kabul data. Immunocompromised KwaZulu-Natal Premier President Cyril Ramaphosa the ground by the relevant law from the sidelines, and some- mission. International Airport. Israelis are now to receive Sihle Zikalala estimated that said on Monday night, warn- enforcement agencies,” the times even be assaulted by Turkey has said talks are The Turkish Foreign Min- a third vaccine dose. Of the 1 billion rand (68 million dol- ing of life-threatening conse- Defence Department said. stone throwers. ongoing with the Afghan gov- istry has called for a fair bur- approximately 80 Covid-19 lars) worth of damage had quences especially during the In the port city of Durban, The tumult has brought ernment and the United States den-sharing of the task given patients in Israeli hospitals, been inflicted. Covid-19 pandemic. the local government said the buses, trains and traffic to a to keep its troops at Kabul air- that “uninterrupted, safe op- more than half are vaccinat- Around 750 arrests have The province of Gauteng, protests could cause problems standstill, disrupting transpor- port to ensure the internation- eration of Kabul International ed, according to the Health been made so far, however the which includes the cities of with municipal utility services tation and supply chains in one al gateway keeps functioning Airport is indispensable for Ministry. (dpa) violence has yet to abate. Bra- Pretoria and Johannesburg, such as the water supply, as of Africa’s biggest economies. after foreign forces leave in the the continued presence of dip- zen acts of arson and looting and Zuma’s eastern home urgently needed repairs could Zuma’s legal battle may next weeks. lomatic missions in Afghani- Pak bans TLP over continued in areas, according province of KwaZulu-Natal, not be carried out. have sparked the protests, but “The decision of Turk- stan.” deadly anti-French to authorities, many of them have been particularly im- Zuma was sentenced last they are also being read as an ish leadership is ill-advised, The airport is in a strategic protests captured on camera. pacted and will now see the week to 15 months in prison expression of anger and frus- a violation of our sovereignty location close to the Afghan Bheki Cele, the minister military assisting local law en- for contempt of court, which tration over the country’s high and territorial integrity and presidential palace and for- Islamabad: Pakistan has of police, urged residents not forcement agencies. he began serving late Wednes- unemployment and growing against our national interests,” eign diplomatic missions in banned the Islamist party to take the law into their own “The duration and number day. He faces a commission of inequality, which have only the insurgent group said in the Kabul and the only place to Thereek-e-Labaik Pakistan hands, while acknowledging of deploying soldiers will be inquiry into various corrup- been exacerbated by the coro- statement. evacuate diplomats in emer- (TLP) from taking part in that officers have so far been determined based on the as- tion charges during his time navirus pandemic. The Taliban said that if gency situations. future elections following a series of violent protests it organized demanding the expulsion of the French ambassador. On Tuesday, Pakistan’s federal cabinet Fears as Delta variant of coronavirus hits Pakistani cities rejected an appeal made by the TLP, a far-right party dpa morning since the outbreak of spread, health officials said. leads us,” Pakistan’s health committed to retaining Islamabad the Delta variant. They all look “The Delta variant is chief doctor Faisal Sultan said. the country’s controversial distressed,” said Afzal Khan, a spreading very, very fast ... “We have seen on our tele- blasphemy laws, against an The highly transmittable Delta spokesman of the National In- much faster than all the vari- vision screens what this variant earlier decision banning the variant of Covid-19 has hit Pa- stitute of Health. ants that hit Pakistan in the did in India ... I am afraid if the group under the country’s kistani cities, triggering fears past. We are on alert,” said same happens in Pakistan, this anti-terror legislation. and forcing authorities to put Pakistan, facing a fourth Zaeem Zia, Islamabad’s district will be a disaster,” Mudassar “The Interior Ministry virus hotspots under a strict health chief. Irshad, a 42-year-old father-of- will start the cancellation lockdown. wave of the deadly virus, Pakistan, facing a fourth one in Rawalpindi told dpa. process for the symbol New infections in Pakistan has seen a 40% rise in wave of the deadly virus, has The pace of the vaccination allotted to the group by the have risen sharply in July after daily infections this week seen a 40 percent rise in daily campaign is slow due to supply Election Commission of a decline last month, due to the infections this week, with to- constraints as only 20 million Pakistan,” Information Min- spread of the variant that origi- Authorities in the capital Is- tal cases nearing 1 million and of the country’s more than 220 ister Fawad Chaudhry told nated in neighbouring India. lamabad and the neighbouring more than 22,500 deaths. million people have had their reporters after the cabinet “Thousands of frightened city of Rawalpindi put at least “We have largely been first jab so far, according to of- meeting. (dpa) people queue up in the insti- two dozen neighbourhoods A health worker inoculates a student with a dose of the CanSino Bio- spared by Covid-19 so far, but ficial fingers released on Tues- tute for Covid-19 testing every under lockdown to curtail the logics’ Covid-19 coronavirus vaccine in Lahore on Monday. (AFP) no idea where Delta variant day. World Wednesday, July 14, 2021 07

News Merkel urges Germans to overcome in brief Coronavirus jab manufacturers exploring fixes to rare blood clots vaccine hesitancy as cases climb New York Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford, along with outside scientists, are conducting early- dpa in Germany edged up to 6.5 stage research to potentially reduce or eliminate the risk of rare Berlin new infections per 100,000 but serious blood clots associated with their Covid-19 vaccines, inhabitants over the last seven according to The Wall Street Journal, citing people close to the Chancellor Angela Mer- days after increasing each day process. kel called on Germans to lay for the last week. They are exploring ways to modify the Covid-19 vaccines in aside any concerns about the A week earlier the index response to rare blood clots. Independent scientists in Europe, available coronavirus vaccina- stood at 4.9 as the roll-out of the United States and Canada are in the process and have fast- tions and to get inoculated, as vaccinations picked up with developing clues into how the clots form. a rise in Covid-19 cases threat- many restrictions also eased This is boosting hopes of identifying the cause and possibly ens to overshadow the build-up across the nation ahead of the re-engineering AstraZeneca’s shot by next year. However, it is too to September’s national elec- country’s summer vacation early to know whether either shot can be modified, or whether tion. season. During her visit Tues- doing so would make commercial sense, these people say. However, the German lead- day, Merkel discussed with Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca are already working er rejected following France by RKI officials their current tasks with medical experts, regulators and global health authorities to making vaccinations compul- along with their plans to meet understand the extremely rare blood-clotting events. (dpa) sory for health sector workers. the challenges of the pandemic “We have no intention as the Delta variant helps to of going down this path that drive up new cases and Germa- Bus driver rescues 25 children from France has proposed,” Merkel ny’s European partners report burning vehicle in northern Italy said “We have said there will a rise in new infections. be no compulsory vaccination.” Merkel’s government has Rome (dpa) - A driver in northern Italy brought 25 children to She was speaking after joining already announced a move to safety when his bus caught fire in a motorway tunnel, according Health Minister Jens Spahn also focus on the number of to media reports. on a visit to the government’s Covid-19 hospital admissions Firefighters responded on Tuesday morning to the burning agency for disease control and German Chancellor Angela Merkel (centre), German Health Minister Jens Spahn (left) and Lothar Wieler, when assessing the nationwide vehicle on the road between Lecco, at the southern end of Lake prevention, the Berlin-based president of the Robert-Koch-Institute in Berlin on Tuesday. (AFP) state of the pandemic as well Como, and the town of Lierna, according to the fire brigade. Robert Koch Institute (RKI). as the number of new cases. Photos showed the bus completely burnt out, surrounded About 43 percent of the na- not only protects you, but also manuel Macron announced Health workers in France German health authorities by masses of fire-fighting foam. According to theNS A A news tion’s population is now fully those close to you, someone on Monday that vaccinations now have until September to also reported Tuesday that the agency, the rescuers took seven children to hospital for checks vaccinated. Merkel said that who is important to you, some- would now be compulsory for be vaccinated or face dismiss- daily new coronavirus caseload after the accident. The driver reportedly noticed there was a some Germans may still see one you love,” the chancellor the nation’s health sector work- al and a loss of pay, French count had risen to 646. A week problem with the bus, brought it to a halt in the tunnel and the vaccinations as superfluous or said. ers, including hospital and Health Minister Olivier Veran ago, the number stood at 440. children, who were from the area, to safety. A firefighter told the even threatening. “The more vaccinated, the nursing home employees, as said. Nationwide, 26 deaths Adnkronos news agency that a tyre on the bus may have burst, “And that’s why I tell every- freer we will be again, the freer the number of new Covid 19 Germany’s RKI said on linked to the virus were record- causing the fire to break out.(dpa) one who is still unsure whether we can live again,” she said. cases also picks up in the na- Tuesday the index measuring ed within 24 hours, according to get vaccinated: A vaccination French’s President Em- tion. the number of Covid-19 cases to the RKI’s Tuesday data. Oslo bans e-scooter rentals at night to prevent hundreds of injuries Copenhagen People in Oslo will no longer be able to rent electric scooters between the hours of 11 pm and 5 am, due Brazil reports lowest level of new COVID cases since Jan to the high rate of accidents. The city council made the decision that is due to apply dpa The last time there was a In total, more than 19.1 India, the largest country in dose, and about 15 per cent from early September, Norwegian news agency NTB and the Rio de Janeiro lower daily figure was at the million people have been Latin America has recorded are fully vaccinated. broadcaster NRK reported on Tuesday. beginning of January with confirmed to be infected the most infections. The right-wing populist Doctors at Oslo University Hospital worked out that the Brazil has registered the 15,827. with the coronavirus in Bra- Brazil has 210 million President Jair Bolsonaro ban would prevent hundreds of injuries during the summer. lowest number of new daily At the height of an out- zil, which began vaccina- inhabitants. More than 115 has played down the coro- Several rental companies had already reached a decision coronavirus infections in of-control coronavirus pan- tions in January. More than million vaccine doses have navirus from the begin- to park electric scooters during weekend nights or to introduce more than half a year. demic, the South American 534,000 patients have died been administered since the ning; He rejected protective speed limits when it is dark. The Ministry of Health country had recorded more in connection with Covid-19. start of the nationwide vac- measures and restrictions Of all the major cities in Europe, Oslo has the highest in Brasilia reported 17,031 than 100,000 new coronavi- Only the United States cination campaign. About - for economic reasons. Bol- number of e-scooters per capita, according to NTB data. The new cases in the past 24 rus cases within 24 hours in has recorded more deaths 40 per cent of adult Brazil- sonaro also cast doubt on number has risen by almost a quarter to around 25,700 over hours on Monday evening; March. so far, and after the US and ians have received a single the sense of vaccinations. the past three months alone, according to the report. (dpa)

Dutch Delta Jailed Palestinian virus infection Britain’s prime minister sees politician denied access rates reach unprecedented off revolt over aid budget cuts to daughter’s funeral dpa bility (OBR) believes the UK is dpa of Arab parties in parliament, new heights London not borrowing to finance day- Tel Aviv/Ramallah was among those calling on to-day spending and underly- Israel to allow Jarrar to attend dpa British Prime Minister Boris ing debt is falling. Israel is refusing to let a her daughter’s funeral. Amsterdam Johnson has survived a Tory Johnson told MPs “we all Palestinian political prisoner A spokeswoman for the revolt over aid cuts which saw believe in the principle that aid attend her daughter’s funeral, prison service said she had The Delta variant of the cor- his predecessor Theresa May can transform lives” and voting according to the prisoners’ as- been allowed a phone call to onavirus is spreading rapidly warn that some of the world’s for the Government’s motion sociation Addameer. speak to her family. in the Netherlands. poorest will die as a result of “will provide certainty for our Khalida Jarrar, a promi- The reproduction number the slashed spending. MPs vot- aid budget and an affordable nent Palestinian lawmaker and Jarrar’s daughter Suha is currently 2.17, the highest ed by a majority of 35 to back path back to 0.7 per cent while member of the Popular Front worked for the human since the start of the pandem- the reduced level of aid fund- also allowing for investment in for the Liberation of Palestine ic in March 2020, according ing and a new test which crit- other priorities, including the (PFLP), was arrested in 2019 rights organization Al-Haq. to a statement made by the ics have warned could mean NHS, schools and the police”. for belonging to a terrorist net- It announced her death on National Institute for Public spending never returns to its “As soon as circumstances work. Monday Health and the Environment target of 0.7 per cent of gross Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson in London on Monday. (AFP) allow and the tests are met, we Israel classifies the PFLP (RIVM) on Tuesday. national income. will return to the target that as a terrorist organisation, as Jarrar is serving a two- The reproduction number The Prime Minister opened poorest in the world”. economic carnage caused by unites us,” he insisted. does the European Union. year sentence for membership indicates that for every 100 the crunch Commons debate “This isn’t about palaces for coronavirus. Under the tests, aid spend- The Israeli Prison Service of the PFLP and is due to be people with the coronavirus, on the decision to cut funding dictators and vanity projects, The 0.5 per cent level ing might not return to 0.7 per had rejected a request for her released in four months, ac- a further 217 people will be- for official development assis- it’s about what cuts to fund- means more than 10 billion cent before the next general to attend the funeral, Adameer cording to media reports. The come infected. tance (ODA) from that 0.7 per ing mean - that fewer girls will pounds (13 billion dollars) election, scheduled for 2024. said. The prison authority con- political activist has been ar- The RIVM estimates that cent target to 0.5 per cent. be educated, more girls and will be spent on aid this year, The existing forecasts run firmed on Tuesday that Jarrar rested by Israeli security forces 60 to 65 per cent of all infec- He said the UK’s public boys will become slaves, more around 4.4 billion pounds less to 2025/26 and in no year is would not be present at the multiple times, including on tions are due to the Delta vari- finances are under a “great- children will go hungry and than if the original commit- the current budget forecast to event. charges of inciting violence. ant. er strain than ever before in more of the poorest people in ment had been kept. be in surplus, while net debt is Jarrar’s daughter Suha Israel’s Shin Bet inter- In recent days the num- peacetime history”, adding: the world will die,” the former Some would-be rebels were not forecast to start to fall until worked for the human rights nal security service said the ber of new infections within “Every pound we spend on aid prime minister said. won over by a compromise put 2024/25. organization Al-Haq. It an- arrest of Jarrar and other 24 hours was around 8,000. has to be borrowed and, in fact, The commitment to 0.7 per forward by Chancellor Rishi Conservative former inter- nounced her death on Monday. PFLP members had prevented However, as those infected represents not our money but cent is written in law and re- Sunak, which sets out tests for national development secre- Media reported that the further attacks, after holding are less likely to suffer a se- money that we’re taking from stated in the 2019 Conservative restoring the 0.7 per cent level. tary Andrew Mitchell said the 31-year-old had died of sudden the organization responsible rious bout of Covid-19, the future generations.” But s May manifesto, but was ditched as The funding will be re- conditions to restore funding cardiac arrest. for a deadly attack in the West number of patients in hospi- said the cut meant the Govern- the Government attempted to turned to the promised level if had only been met once in the Israeli lawmaker Ayman Bank. It also seized numerous tals remains stable. ment “turns its back on the save money in response to the the Office for BudgetR esponsi- last 20 years. Odeh, who heads the Joint List weapons at the time. The seven-day incidence is around 270 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants in the past week. For compari- son: in Germany, this figure is currently 6.5. Belarus seeks Russia’s help in response to EU sanctions The dramatic increase in infections led the govern- dpa not been announced in ad- to coordinate their response reason, he said his authori- ment to reverse some easing Moscow vance. to “the West’s attempts to in- ties were now taking action of safety measures on Friday. Russia has been keeping flame the situation in Bela- against Western-funded non- Discos and nightclubs Belarus’ authoritarian Pres- Belarus - largely isolated due rus.” Thanks to Russia, Bela- governmental organizations have been forced to close ident Alexander Lukashenko, to the repression of its citizens rus is withstanding the West’s and media, telling Putin that again and festivals are no under pressure due to Euro- - on a financial lifeline. the current situation is “not a longer permitted to take pean Union sanctions, sought Putin said that trade be- disaster” for Belarus. place, as these are all believed further support from Russia tween Belarus and Russia was Russia has been keeping “We will deal with this ter- to have been major sources on Tuesday at a meeting with flourishing despite the sanc- Belarus - largely isolated ror and the other things,” Lu- of infection over the past two President Vladimir Putin. tions. Minsk was also paying due to the repression of kashenko added. weeks. “The dynamics are wild. back its debts to Moscow, he its citizens - on a financial Meanwhile, Belarus’ de- The government was heav- Every day something chang- added. lifeline mocracy movement has com- ily criticized for the rapid lift- es,” Lukashenko said in the “On the whole, Belarus plained of the most severe re- ing of coronavirus restrictions National Congress Palace near remains a great and reliable pression, including the torture on June 26. Prime Minister St Petersburg. State media in partner for us in the economic “economic blows,” Lukashen- and killing of dissidents. Mark Rutte has subsequently both countries had expressed sphere,” Putin said. ko said. He described sanc- According to human rights apologized and spoken of an Russia’s President Vladimir Putin (right) with his Belarus’ counterpart surprise that the leaders’ According to the Kremlin, tions as “terrorism against the activists, the country has more “error of judgement”. Alexander Lukashenko in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday. (AFP) fourth meeting this year had the two leaders also planned Belarusian people.” For this than 500 political prisoners. US consumer prices surge in June by the most since 2008 page 10

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34,891.39 10,768.08 52769.73 1,807.10 Dow -104.79 pts QE -8.26 pts sensex +397.04 pts Gold +0.07 % Doha Bank launches Visa Signature Everyday Cashback Credit Card page 9 Price percentage Price percentage 26.04 Brent 76.54 +1.84 % WTI 75.31 +1.63 % Silver -0.76 % 74% of employers Masraf Al Rayan net profit in Gulf may step rises 5.5% QR1.14 bn in H1 up hiring in 2021

Bank’s total assets increase 14.4 percent to QR125.059 billion at the end of 2021 first half Tribune News Network ment is generally positive.” Doha Among the companies Tribune News Network that are still recovering, 28 Doha As many as 52 percent of per cent said they expect op- companies in the Gulf said erations to be back to pre- Masraf Al Rayan on Tuesday an- they were either in a ‘business pandemic levels or beyond in nounced that it registered net profit of as usual’ or ‘growth’ phase of the next 12 months, while the QR1.143 billion in the first half of 2021, operation following the out- remaining 20 per cent expect a growth of 5.5 percent compared to break of COVID-19 last year, recovery to take longer than the same period last year. according to recruitment one year, the survey found. Masraf Al Rayan Chairman and consultancy Hays. These are companies op- Managing Director HE Ali bin Ahmed About six in 10 employers erating in hard-hit industries Al Kuwari commended the good rein the Gulf said their current such as travel and tourism, sults particularly amid the challenging headcount is either the same energy and construction, ac- conditions that affected negatively the or greater than their pre-pan- cording to Hays. financial markets. demic numbers and 74 per- Kuwari attributed the commend- cent expect to hire more staff able results in part to the support ex- this year, according to a survey ‘Growth mode’ tended by Qatar to private sectors in by recruiter Hays. overcoming the adverse conditions Sales and operations ● More than half of from the global spread of the COV- skillsets are most in demand employers in the Gulf say ID-19 pandemic. among employers today, the they have now recovered The merger between Masraf Al survey found. from the negative effects Rayan (Al Rayan) and Al Khalij Com- More than half of employ- of COVID-19 and were mercial Bank (al khaliji) was approved ers in the Gulf say they have operating in ‘business as by the Qatar Financial Markets Au- now recovered from the nega- usual’ or ‘growth mode’ thority (QFMA) on June 10, 2021. Al tive effects of COVID-19 and Rayan and al khaliji are in the process were operating in ‘business of holding their respective extraor- as usual’ or ‘growth mode’, The COVID-19 pandemic dinary general assemblies to get the according to Hays’ COVID-19 disrupted the jobs market shareholders’ approval. business impacts one year on globally in 2020, with many On July 4, 2021, Al Rayan and al Masraf Al Rayan Chairman and Managing report. It polled more than companies laying off or fur- khaliji announced the appointment of Director HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari The Masraf Al Rayan bank in Doha. 1,000 professionals working loughing employees to reduce Fahad Al Khalifa as the Group CEO of in the Gulf, a quarter of whom operating costs. However, with the merged bank, subject to all neces- what was planned to be achieved by to QR91.202 billion, compared to 15.98 percent. reported having been made economies gradually openning sary approvals on the appointment, adhering to a tight strategy set by QR78.104 billion as of June 30, 2020, Earnings per share (eps) at the end redundant since the start of up around the world, job pros- from the date the shareholders of both the board of directors, supervising increasing 16.8 percent. Investments of the first half was QR0.152. Book the pandemic. pects are brighter in 2021. Al Rayan and al khaliji approve the its implementation, and following a reached QR20.421 billion as of June value per share reached QR1.90, com- “Our experience of work- This is also being reflect- merger and after obtaining the approv- committed action plan that the team 30, 2021. pared to QR1.77 as of June 30, 2020. ing with employers and job ed in pay, with 71 percent of al from Qatar Central Bank and other worked on. Customer deposits amounted Using Basel III standards and QCB seekers confirm that business working professionals in the regulators. Masraf Al Rayan distinguishes it- to QR75.927 billion, compared to regulations, the capital adequacy ratio activity is on an upward tra- Gulf saying they are earning The merger’s integration adviser self in implementing its provisions, QR67.417 billion as of June 30, 2020, reached 20.29 percent compared to jectory,” said Kieran Fitzger- the same or more than before is continuously working with Al Ray- and expects that it would achieve a growth of 12.6 percent. Total share- 19.7 percent as of June 30, 2020. ald, senior operations director the pandemic, and only 29 an and al khaliji in implementing the more successes through its focus on holders’ equity reached QR14.248 bil- The operating efficiency ratio (cost of Hays Middle East. percent of professionals re- merger that will create a larger and providing distinguished services to its lion, compared to QR13.294 billion to income) is 18.97 percent , which is “We saw job numbers de- porting lower salaries than 12 stronger financial institution with a customers. on June 30, 2020, an increase of 7.2 one of the best in the region. Non-per- cline across all sectors in the to 18 months ago. strong financial position and signifi- The bank’s total assets amounted percent. forming financing (NPF) ratio is 1.07 region from April through to However, 39 percent of cant liquidity. to QR125.059 billion, compared to Return on average assets continues percent and is the lowest in the bank- late summer of 2020. How- employers expect remunera- Kuwari also expressed his satis- QR109.339 billion as of June 30, 2020, to be one of the highest in the mar- ing sector, reflecting strong and pru- ever, opportunities have been tion within their organisation faction with the results, as they were a growth of 14.4 percent. ket at 1.86 percent, while return on dent credit risk management policies increasing significantly since to increase before the end of in line with expectations and with Financing activities amounted average shareholders’ equity was and procedures of the bank. the end of last year and senti- the year, the survey found. Indian envoy visits Al Darwish Jewellery Showroom Huge potential for India to increase its exports of gems and jewellery to Qatar currently worth $100 million per year: Mittal

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Indian Ambassador to Qa- tar HE Deepak Mittal on Tuesday visited the recently opened Al Darwish Jewellery Showroom in Doha. One of Qatar’s most trusted jewellery brand, Al Darwish Jewellery recently opened a first-of-its-kind jewellery showroom located in Msheireb area that hous- es over 10 jewellery brands from India, Qatar, Turkey and Europe with a vast variety of Islamic artistic pieces of jewellery and catering to other global taste. Indian Ambassador to Qatar HE Deepak Mittal visits the recently opened Al Darwish Jewellery Showroom in Doha on Tuesday. Abdallah Jassim Al Darwish, the owner of the showroom, received the Indian envoy With trade partners all on the occasion and briefed him about the various brands that have set up shops at the showroom. over the globe, Al Darwish Jewellery holds a strong rep- Talking to Qatar Tribune India. Currently, India is the two countries with a modern to West Asia and the North lery in the region. There is brands,” the Indian envoy utation of providing luxuri- on the occasion, the Indian second-largest exporter of face. I really compliment the Africa region. However, I see also a lot of scope between said. ous, high-quality jewels, pre- envoy said, “It’s a very hap- gems and jewellery world- Al Darwish family for tak- a big potential for India to the two countries to collabo- In an interview with Qa- cious stones and ornaments py and pleasant moment to wide.” ing this initiative, for bring- increase its exports of gems rate and boost trade and in- tar Tribune earlier, Abdal- made with the utmost skill visit Al Darwish Jewellery Highlighting the historic ing such innovative thoughts and jewellery to Qatar. If we vestment in this important lah said, “We got this idea and craftsmanship. Showroom that has opened relationship between India to provide a base to many look at the figures, the value sector,” Mittal said. of having famous jewellery Abdallah Jassim Al Dar- recently in Doha. It is re- and Qatar in the gems and Indian jewellery brands to of India’s exports of gems “Al Darwish jewellery has brands from across the world wish, the owner of the show- ally very pleasant to see so jewellery sector, Mittal said, explore the market in Qatar and jewellery to Qatar is just already taken a huge initia- under one roof from our par- room, received the Indian many Indian and other in- “India and Qatar do enjoy a and the region. Such ini- about $100 million per an- tive to provide Indian brands ticipation in jewellery exhi- envoy on the occasion and ternational brands showcas- very historical relationship tiatives will certainly give a num. If we calculate the per- with a big platform. Many bitions in Qatar. Having dif- briefed him about the vari- ing their gems and jewellery when we talk about pearl boost to trade and invest- centage of exports to Qatar, it Indian brands are aware of it ferent brands under one roof ous brands that have set up at this showroom. Many of trade. The gems and jewel- ment in this particular sector comes around just 1 percent and I am sure it will encour- makes it easier for people to shops at the showroom. the Indian brands here have lery trade between India both in Qatar and India.” of the total exports of gems age many of them to come to shop. The idea behind open- The Indian envoy took opened their branch for the and Qatar has persisted for “I am sure that this initia- and jewellery from India to Qatar. We hope that once the ing this showroom is to give keen interest and was highly first time outside India and decades. I see a very genuine tive will encourage other jew- West Asia and North Africa COVID-19 pandemic is over, variety and a bigger selection impressed by the gems and they chose Qatar for their attempt by Al Darwish Jew- ellery brands in India as well region. So certainly there is we will have many gems to our clients in Qatar. They jewellery pieces showcased expansion abroad. Gems and ellery to bring forward and to explore the Qatari market. a huge scope for India, given and jewellery exhibitions in can find whatever they are at outlets of all international jewellery have been a very bring to light the traditional India is an important ex- the fact that Qatar is a huge Qatar that will further open looking for without the need brands at the showroom. traditional area of work in relationship between the porter of gems and jewellery market for gems and jewel- the Qatari market to Indian to travel abroad.” Economy & Business Wednesday, July 14, 2021 09 Doha Bank launches Visa Signature Everyday Cashback Credit Card Tribune News Network in digital payments. cards with unprecedented, accident benefits including Qatar. The Doha Bank Visa Doha This path-breaking Cash- customer-oriented benefitsCOVID-19 Insurance cover. Signature Everyday Cashback back Card offers never-before and features. Beyond the 10 Contactless Payment and the Credit Card is a unique prop- Doha Bank has further cashback percentages when it percent cashback on gro- 3D Secure feature are also osition that’s tailored for the stepped up its reputation is used for everyday spends cery and online deliveries, enabled on the card for con- evolving needs of consumers as a bona fide pioneer with like groceries and online de- mobile phone top-ups, fuel venient and safe transactions. in Qatar. the launch of Qatar’s latest, liveries, phone top-ups, fuel and ride hailing apps, and We are sure that that we will “We look forward to fur- value-packed Cashback Card and ride hailing apps, school school fee payments, card- see many customers opting ther growing our partnership that allows a cash return of fees, digital entertainment holders could also avail up to for this remarkable card with wit h Doha Bank by develop- up to 10 percent. subscriptions as well as mov- 50 percent cashback on digi- all its never- before advan- ing more innovative digital Unveiled at an exclusive ie tickets. tal entertainment subscrip- tages.” payment products and ena- function at the bank’s head- Braik Al Marri, Chief Re- tions and on movie tickets. Visa’s Country Manager bling the bank to deliver the quarters, the Doha Bank Visa tail Banking Officer, Doha Plus, Airport Lounge Access for Qatar Dr Sudheer Nair secure, frictionless and re- Signature Everyday Cashback Bank, said, “This new prod- to 1000+ lounges worldwide said, “It is indeed a pleasure warding payment experiences Credit Card, as it is called, is uct is a clear indication of the along with Multi-Trip Travel to have partnered with Doha our Visa cardholders in Qatar the outcome of collaboration Bank’s constant endeavour to The Doha Bank Visa Signature Everyday Cashback Credit Card was Insurance that provides up Bank in this innovative, first- increasingly expect and de- with Visa, the world’s leader offer Qatar’s popular credit unveiled at an exclusive function at the bank’s headquarters to US$500,000 in personal time payment card offering in serve.” EU nations approve SolarCity lawsuit: Elon Musk a dozen pandemic recovery plans clashes again with oppn lawyer

Agencies unlock 13% of pre-financing, perhaps as soon as the ‘Your questions European Union nations end of the month, Dom- approved the pandemic re- brovskis said. In the case are so deceptive,’ covery plans of the bloc’s of France, which is to get four biggest economies some 40 billion euros $47.3 says the and eight other member billion from the pandemic pugnacious countries Tuesday, a move recovery fund, that would seen as a bellwether for an amount to 5.1 billion euros billionaire CEO economic revival from the ($6 billion.) unprecedented recession EU Economy Com- Agencies caused by the coronavirus missioner Paolo Gentiloni pandemic. said the action “will boost Testifying for a second day, The approval will al- confidence in the markets, CEO Elon Musk pushed back low a dozen of the EU’s 27 in countries, and allow in- again Tuesday against a lawsuit members to start unlocking vestments and reforms to that blames him for engineer- funds for the pre-financing start.” ing Tesla’s 2016 acquisition of of projects that are intended After last year’s eco- a financially precarious com- to put Europe on more solid nomic nosedive, EU econo- pany called SolarCity that was economic footing while also mies are set to rebound by marred by conflicts of interest making it greener and more their highest levels in dec- and never generated the profits digitally advanced. ades as coronavirus restric- Musk insisted it would. The nations include the tions ease. They remain at And for a second day, a EU’s economic juggernauts risk, however, due to virus pugnacious Musk sparred with - France, Germany, Italy variants that are causing Randall Baron, the plaintiffs’ and Spain - and Austria, infections to spike again in attorney who has been grilling Belgium, Denmark, Greece, several countries. him about his role in orches- Latvia, Luxembourg, Portu- Dombrovskis expressed trating the SolarCity deal. gal and Slovakia. optimism. “Your questions,” the bil- “EU funding can now “As business confidence lionaire CEO complained from start to flow to finance grows, investments pick up the witness stand, “are so de- Elon Musk arrives at the justice centre in Wilmington on Tuesday. Musk took to a witness stand Monday to defend his company’s 2016 acquisi- much-needed reforms and and people begin to spend ceptive.” tion of a troubled company called SolarCity against a shareholder lawsuit that claims he’s to blame for a deal that was rife with conflicts of investments in each of more on. The economy is Witness and lawyer clashed interest and never delivered the profits he had promised. these countries. But this forecast to rebound some- down to the meaning of the is only the start,” EU Vice what faster than previously word “cabal,” which Baron in- Musk, who is well-known for cided to offer $26.50 to $28.50 SolarCity had been founded by Last August, a judge approved President Valdis Dom- expected.” voked to characterize the Tesla his commanding management a share. Musk observed that Musk and two of his cousins, a $60 million settlement that brovskis said. Other EU members are team that was updating Musk style, insisted he had “no mate- his suggestion was “discarded Lyndon and Peter Rive. resolved claims made against The green light to pre- expecting approvals of their daily in July 2016 in the pro- rial role” in Tesla’s board dis- by the board in favor of a low- Baron has sought to estab- all the directors on Tesla’s pare for the release of funds recovery plans later in the gress toward a SolarCity deal. cussions about the deal. er price” and quipped, “They lish that Musk has sought to board except Musk without any is a key step in an 800 summer although Hungary When Musk objected that “ca- Under questioning by don’t listen to me, obviously.″ run Tesla without interference admission of fault. That left billion-euro ($950 billion) could pose a potentially di- bal” sounded sinister, Baron Baron, Musk acknowledged The long-running share- and therefore bears responsi- Musk, who refused to settle, as support program that EU visive problem. countered that it typically that he had recommended an holder lawsuit asserts that bility for any failures. the sole remaining defendant. members agreed on in prin- The EU’s executive meant a group of people work- acquisition price of $28.50 a Musk, who was SolarCity’s The trial, which began Even if the trial ends with ciple last summer when commission is currently ing together toward a common share. But he said this figure largest stakeholder and its Monday, marks the culmina- Musk having to pay personally their economies were mired working past a Monday purpose. merely reflected what he called chairman, and other Tesla di- tion of seven shareholder law- for the whole SolarCity deal, in the worst economic deadline to vet Hungary “Usually not in a good a standard practice of offering rectors breached their fiduci- suits, consolidated into one, $2.5 billion won’t much hurt downturn of the bloc’s ex- recovery plan amid allega- way,” Musk muttered. a 30% premium on a target ary duties in bowing to Musk’s that alleged that Tesla directors the world’s third-wealthiest istence. tions Budapest might not Rejecting any notion that company’s average stock price wishes and agreeing to buy the breached their fiduciary duties person. Forbes magazine has Tuesday’s agreement meet all the requirements he pressed Tesla’s board to over the previous four weeks. company. In what the plaintiffs in bowing to Musk’s wishes estimated that Musk is worth will allow the 12 nations to to tap into the funds. pursue a takeover of SolarCity, The board ultimately de- call a clear conflict of interest, and agreeing to buy SolarCity. roughly $163 billion. High-tech startups breaking Firm hacked to spread ransomware had previous flaws into disaster prevention field Agencies known as a SQL injection, a ated Press about the previous Agencies be on hand to operate it. technique hackers use to in- hacks or the legal dispute in- Wota thus improved the AI For 21 years, the software ject malicious code into web volving its founders. Startup companies are ac- system to make it friendlier to company Kaseya labored in queries. It’s an old technique Mark Sutherland and Paul quiring a growing presence in users. During a series of floods relative obscurity — at least that Mellen said has been con- Wong co-founded Kaseya in the field of disaster prevention brought on in July 2020 by until cybercriminals exploit- sidered a “solved problem” in California in 2000. They had and reduction, leveraging their heavy rains in the prefectures ed it in early July for a mas- the cybersecurity world for a previously worked together strength in technology and of Kumamoto and Kagoshima, sive ransomware attack that decade. on a project protecting the their ability to quickly develop staff members at shelters were snarled businesses around the “It points to a chronic email accounts of U.S. intelli- goods and services respond- able to use Wota Box after re- world and escalated U.S.-Rus- product security issue in Ka- gence workers at the National ing to actual needs in afflicted ceiving instructions from the sia diplomatic tensions. seya’s software that remains Security Agency, according to areas. company. But it turns out that the re- unaddressed seven years lat- an account on the company’s Wota Corp released a port- The experience of deploy- cent hack wasn’t the first ma- er,” she said. “When organi- website. able recycled water treatment ing it in disasters has made jor cybersecurity problem to zations choose to brush over But more than a year af- device in 2019. Called Wota Wota Box “more socially usa- hit the Miami-based company security challenges, the inci- ter selling Kaseya in June Box, it is capable of making 98 ble,” Yosuke Maeda, president and its core product, which IT dents continue, and, as in this 2013, court records show percent of the water that is dis- of Wota, said. teams use to remotely moni- case, get worse.” that Sutherland, Wong and charged after showers, hand- Kokua Inc., another To- tor and administer workplace Kaseya has noted that it’s two other former top execu- washing and laundry reusable. kyo-based startup, has begun computer systems and other For 21 years, the software company Kaseya laboured in relative ob- long been a target because tives sued the company to With the quality of water man- catalog-based marketing of devices. scurity, at least until cybercriminals exploited it in early July 2021 for many of its direct custom- recoup $5.5 million in stock aged by artificial intelligence emergency supplies such as “It feels a little like déjà a massive ransomware attack. ers are “managed-services buybacks they said they were technology, Wota Box makes fire extinguishers and survival vu,” said Allie Mellen, a secu- providers” that host IT in- unfairly denied. drinkable water available when food. rity analyst at Forrester Re- through another company’s ty for the vulnerability, calling frastructure for hundreds, if At the heart of the dispute the supply of water is cut off. “As nobody knows when a search. add-on software component the company’s charges against not thousands, of other busi- was an attack by hackers who More than 20 local govern- disaster will occur, some peo- In 2018, for instance, to the Kaseya VSA, causing them a “bogus assertion.” nesses. used Kaseya’s VSA as a con- ments have introduced the de- ple are unwilling to buy emer- hackers managed to infiltrate more limited damage than the Nearly all of Kaseya’s se- “In the business we’re in, duit to deploy “Litecoin” min- vice for use at times of disaster. gency supplies,” Yusaku Izumi, Kaseya’s tool in 2018 to run recent attack. Some experts curity problems have as their and the number of endpoints ing malware, which secretly When a series of earth- president of Kokua, said. “But a “cryptojacking” operation, have tied that earlier assault root cause well-understood we manage around the world, hijacks a victim computer’s quakes hit Kumamoto and Oita if you make it a gift that peo- which channels the power of to some of the same hackers coding vulnerabilities that as you might expect, we take power to make money for Prefectures in southwestern ple can choose, you give them afflictedcomputers to mine who later formed REvil, the should have been addressed security extremely seriously,” the hacker by processing new Japan in 2016, the startup, an opportunity to get to know cryptocurrency — often with- Russian-language syndicate earlier, said cybersecurity Ronan Kirby, president of the cryptocurrency payments. spun off from the University of more about disasters as a re- out its victims noticing. It was blamed for the latest attack. expert Katie Moussouris, the company’s European opera- Kaseya publicly disclosed Tokyo, volunteered to bring a sult.” a less harmful breach than the And in 2014, Kaseya’s own founder and CEO of Luta Se- tions, said at a Belgian cyber- the attacks in a March 2014 prototype of Wota Box for use Demand for emergency recent ransomware attack, founders sued the company in curity. security conference Thursday. notice to customers. Private- in providing showers at evacu- supplies is growing as gifts which was impossible to miss a dispute over responsibility “Kaseya needs to shape “You attack a company, you ly, it was blaming the com- ation centers. when people move house or since it crippled affected sys- for a VSA security flaw that al- up, as does the entire software get into the company. You at- pany’s previous leadership for Encouraged by evacuees’ build new homes, Izumi said. tems until their owners paid lowed hackers to launch a sep- industry,” she said. “This is tack a service provider, you not warning about “serious favorable reaction, Wota set up Born in Kobe, Hyogo Pre- up. But it similarly relied on arate cryptocurrency scheme. a failure to incorporate the get into all their customers. vulnerabilities” in Kaseya’s similar shower facilities at shel- fecture, Izumi experienced the Kaseya’s Virtual System Ad- The court case does not ap- lessons the bugs were teach- You get into Kaseya, that’s a software. It sought to deprive ters when western Japan was Great Hanshin Earthquake of ministrator product, or VSA, pear to have been previously ing you. Kaseya, like a lot of very different proposition. So them of the final $5.5 mil- deluged by heavy rains in 2018. 1995 and worked as a volun- as a vehicle to get access to the reported outside of a brief companies, is failing to learn obviously we’re an attractive lion of the acquisition price Nevertheless, a problem arose: teer following the 2011 Great companies that rely on it. 2015 mention in a technical those lessons.” target.” to compensate for the loss of the device needed someone East Japan Earthquake and the A 2019 ransomware at- blog post. At the time, the Many of the attacks re- Kaseya declined to answer business and damaged repu- well versed in how it worked to rain disaster in western Japan. tack also rode into computers founders denied responsibili- lied at least in part on what’s questions from The Associ- tation. 10 Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Economy & Business Bank of England ditches dividend US consumer prices surge in limits on UK banks

Agencies hospitality, 11.8% of small June by the most since 2008 firms were already behind The Bank of England on on their loan repayments or Tuesday ditched limits on had formally defaulted as of American consumers faced a third straight monthly surge in prices in June, the latest sign that dividends banks pay out to January. a rapid reopening of the economy is fuelling a pent-up demand for goods and services their shareholders that were The committee also first introduced at the out- called for measures to pro- Agencies set of the coronavirus pan- tect against financial sta- demic as part of a package bility risks from banks and Prices for U.S. consumers of measures to shore up the financial firms moving key jumped in June by the most in British economy. services to cloud computing 13 years, evidence that a swift The bank’s Financial companies and relying on a rebound in spending has run Policy Committee, which small number of secretive up against widespread supply monitors risks to financial providers. shortages that have escalated stability, said the limits A major concern is the the costs of many goods and were “no longer necessary.” level of secrecy and lack of services. But it stressed that lenders Tuesday’s report from the will need to provide ongo- Labor Department showed ing support to the economy, that consumer prices in June not least because the gov- rose 0.9% from May and 5.4% ernment is ending its salary over the past year — the sharp- support scheme in Septem- est 12-month inflation spike ber and emergency business Well-positioned since August 2008. Excluding loans start having to be paid volatile oil and gas prices, so- back. BoE governor Andrew Bailey called core inflation rose 4.5% The bank halted divi- said lenders were well in the past year, the largest in- dends in the sector in positioned to “provide that crease since November 1991. March last year when the support” and that it was in The pickup in inflation, pandemic struck, but said in their collective interest to which has coincided with the December that banks could do so, given that their economy’s rapid recovery from pay limited dividends. financial results and the pandemic recession, will Though the committee long-term resilience are so likely intensify a debate at the said in its quarterly Finan- closely linked to the Federal Reserve and between cial Stability Report that fortunes of the wider the Biden administration and the economic outlook has economy. congressional Republicans improved as a result of the about how persistent the ac- A sign displays the price for shirts as a shopper peruses the offerings at a Costco warehouse in Lone Tree, Colorado. rapid rollout of vaccines celerating price increases will in the U.K., it warned that prove to be. prospect that the Fed could de- year inflation readings are now price spikes could fade soon. ages have cut production of risks remain that could im- transparency among cloud The Fed and the White cide to act earlier than expect- so high is that the most recent Hotel room prices surged 7% new cars, thereby leading more pact negatively on small computing providers, with House have made clear their ed to pull back on its ultra-low prices are being measured in June alone and 15.1% in the buyers to the used car lots. And businesses, many of whom the firms keen not to leave belief that the current bout of interest rate policies, which against the sharp price de- past year, the most on records many rental car companies have seen debt levels soar themselves open to cyber inflation will prove temporary. have been intended to support clines that followed the erup- dating to the 1950s. But that sold portions of their fleets during the pandemic. attacks. As supply chain bottlenecks more borrowing and spending. tion of the pandemic in March surge has merely returned ho- during the pandemic to raise Bank governor Andrew It warned that a ris- are resolved and the economy If so, that would risk weaken- of last year. That statistical dis- tel prices to pre-pandemic lev- cash and are now desperately Bailey said lenders were ing, 18-month trend in a returns to normal, they sug- ing the economy and potential- tortion began to fade in June els and so may not persist. buying up used cars to replen- well positioned to “provide dependence on companies gest, the price spikes for such ly derailing the recovery. and will no longer be a factor Airline fares, which ish their supply. that support” and that it such as Amazon, Google items as used cars, hotel rooms For now, price increases when July’s year-over-year jumped 2.7% last month, have The shortage of rental was in their collective inter- and Microsoft could pose and clothing will fade. Some are running ahead of the wage inflation figures are released skyrocketed nearly 25% com- cars combined with greater est to do so, given that their a threat to financial stabil- economists, along with Wall gains that have kicked in this next month. pared with a year ago. Yet air- demand has elevated vehicle financial results and long- ity, given the small number Street investors, have indicat- year, which means the finan- Looking past those distor- line ticket prices are still below rental prices by an astounding term resilience are so close- of providers and the vast ed that they agree. cial burdens on millions of tions, prices are rising faster pre-COVID levels. 90% in the past year. ly linked to the fortunes of amount of data and services “The headline inflation households have grown more than they did before the pan- Prices for used cars are The surge in used car pric- the wider economy. being outsourced. numbers have been eye-pop- difficult.A verage hourly earn- demic but not as much as the far above where they were be- es, though, isn’t likely to last. The report showed that Bank governor Bailey ping in recent months, but un- ings increased 3.6% in June recent monthly numbers sug- fore the pandemic and soared Prices are starting to drop at debt levels of small busi- said this “increasing reli- derlying inflation remains un- compared with a year earlier, gest. Greg McBride, chief fi- 10.5% last month alone — the wholesale auctions where deal- nesses have increased by ance” on a small number der control,” said Gus Faucher, normally a solid gain, but far nancial analyst at Bankrate, largest such monthly increase ers buy vehicles, and used ve- 25% since the end of 2019 of cloud service providers an economist at PNC Financial less than current inflation. noted that compared with on record. That spike account- hicle demand may be slowing. as they tapped emergency and others “could increase Services. “Once again a few Lower-income workers are June 2019, inflation has risen ed for about one-third of the David Kelleher, who runs loans provided by the Brit- financialstability risks categories — used vehicles, air- also hardest hit by rising food at about a 3% annual pace over monthly increase in consum- a Stellantis (formerly Fiat ish government to cushion without greater direct regu- fares, rental cars, hotels — are prices, which rose 0.8% in the past two years. That is up er prices for a third straight Chrysler) dealership in Glen the pandemic blow. The latory oversight of the re- experiencing huge price gains June, and gas costs, which rose from a 2.6% annual inflation month. Mills, Pennsylvania near Phil- committee cautioned that silience of the services they because of the recovery from 2.5% last month and 45% from pace from May 2019 to May Used cars have become adelphia, has observed that in hard-hit sectors such as provide.” the pandemic.” Still, continued a year ago. 2021. vastly more expensive largely fewer of his customers are higher inflation does raise the One reason why year-over- In addition, some ongoing because semiconductor short- seeking used vehicles. Google fined $592 million in dispute with French publishers

Agencies Google France said in a nies to compensate publishers watchdog’s president, Isabelle and news companies to strike specific violations of its orders ing deals with news compa- statement it was “very disap- for content. de Silva, said in a statement. licensing deals with online by Google. It said the com- nies after the government France’s competition regu- pointed” by the decision, and The French antitrust agen- “Google’s negotiations platforms. pany pushed news publishers passed a law this year requir- lator fined Google 500 million that the fine “doesn’t reflect cy had issued temporary or- with publishers and press Google had initially balked to negotiate deals for its News ing digital giants to help pay euros ($592 million) on Tues- the efforts put in place or the ders to Google in April 2020 agencies cannot be regarded at paying for news, saying Showcase product, which lets for journalism. day for failing to negotiate in reality of the use of news con- to hold talks within three as having been conducted in news companies benefited publishers package stories Google has been repeat- good faith with French pub- tent on our platform.” It said months with news publish- good faith.” from the millions of read- with panels and features like edly targeted by French and lishers in a dispute over pay- it is negotiating in good faith ers, and fined the company The company was forced ers it sends to their websites. timelines, while excluding European Union antitrust au- ments for their news. toward a solution, and that it’s Tuesday for breaching those to negotiate with French pub- News companies, meanwhile, income from general search thorities for various business The agency threatened on the verge of reaching an orders. lishers after a court last year have been demanding for results. Google also told activities seen as abusing its fines of another 900,000 eu- agreement with some publish- “When the authority im- upheld an order saying such years that digital giants pay French news agencies includ- market dominance, includ- ros (around $1 million) per ers. poses injunctions on compa- agreements were required by for news content they siphon ing AFP they couldn’t pursue ing a 220 million euro fine day if Google doesn’t come The dispute is part of a nies, they are required to apply a 2019 European Union copy- from commercial media while payments if their content ap- that the French competition up with proposals within two larger effort by authorities them scrupulously, respecting right directive. France was the taking the lion’s share of ad peared on other news sites watchdog issued the compa- months on how it will com- in the European Union and their letter and their spirit. In first of the bloc’s 27 nations revenue. and came up in search results. ny last month for abusing its pensate publishers and news around the world to force the present case, this was un- to adopt the directive, which In Tuesday’s decision, the In Australia, Google and ‘dominant position’ in the on- agencies for their content. Google and other tech compa- fortunately not the case,” the lays out a way for publishers watchdog focused on a few Facebook have signed licens- line advertising business.

Mind-blowing 25-year-old Super Mario 64 video game sells for $1.56 mn

NYT buyers. The sale was announced 64, in which Mario faces an array released. just two days after Heritage Auc- of obstacles and adversaries as he “If you had told me at that An anonymous buyer has paid tions said that an early production tries to rescue the kidnapped Prin- point that somebody was going to $1.56 million for a 25-year-old copy of The Legend of Zelda from cess Peach from the villain Bowser. buy a sealed one for $1.5 million in copy of Super Mario 64 in its 1987 had sold for $870,000. “He’s like the Mickey Mouse 25 years’ time, I don’t know what I original packaging, a record price Valarie McLeckie, the consign- of video games,” McLeckie said of would have done,” he said. for a video game, according to the ment director for video games at Mario. “He’s just so recognizable Many buyers are new to col- auction house that sold it. Heritage Auctions, said Monday and really resonates with a wide lecting video games and have Heritage Auctions said that it that she was astounded by the out- audience of people.” crossed over from comic books and received 16 bids leading up to and come of the Mario 64 auction. Chris Kohler, a video game coins, according to Kohler. during the live auction Sunday for “I was blindsided, to be quite historian and the editorial direc- Don’t expect an unboxing video the mainly pristine condition 3D honest with you,” she said. “Never tor of Digital Eclipse, a video game from the buyer, whom the auction Super Mario game, which sold for in my wildest dreams did I expect studio that makes collections of house declined to identify. Mc- about $60 when it was released in the price that was realized would classic games, said Monday that Leckie laughed when asked wheth- 1996 and was the bestselling game become a reality.” he would have expected an older er the collector would actually play for the Nintendo 64 console. The game, which was part of a video game to contend for the sales the game. The top bid was $1.3 million, private collection, is sealed inside record. He said that collectors “I can say with certainty they’re according to Heritage Auctions, a clear plastic case resembling A sealed copy of video game Super Mario 64 has sold at auction for more than could find copies ofS uper Mario going to leave it as is,” she said. which added a buyer’s premium of the anti-theft boxes used by retail $1.5 million, shattering records. 64 — not in mint condition but In April, an unopened copy of 20% to the gavel price to bring the stores. It includes a certification with the original box — for much Super Mario Bros. that had been total to $1.56 million. from Wata Games, an authentica- nostalgia, particularly Mario, who, must save the peace-loving Mush- less. bought in 1986 as a Christmas gift The price sent shock waves tion company, attesting to its “like with his brother, Luigi, first ap- room People from the Koopa, a “That was what kind of blew but sat forgotten in a desk drawer through gaming and collecting new” and factory-sealed condition, peared on the screens of Nintendo tribe of turtles known for their me away about that sale,” he said. fetched $660,000, a record at the circles, even after a recent uptick in its original shrink-wrapping. players in 1985 in Super Mario black magic. The game spawned an Kohler said he remembered time, according to Heritage Auc- in five- and six-figure sales of rare McLeckie said that video game Bros. enduring theme song and multiple spending part of his first paycheck tions, which also brokered that video games to investment-minded characters often evoke a sense of In the original game, Mario variations, including Super Mario on Super Mario 64 when it was sale. Wednesday, July 14, 2021 11 Economy & Business China called finance apps the best thing since the compass. No longer Beijing’s tech crackdown could imperil innovation that brought modern finance to underserved people, but also led to concerns about reckless lending, borrowing

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hen the coronavirus jammed up China’s economy last year, Rao Yong needed cash to tide Wover his online handicrafts business. But he dreaded the idea of spending long, dull hours at the bank. The outbreak had snarled delivery services and made customers slow on their payments, so Rao, 33, used an app called Alipay to receive early payment on his invoices. Be- cause his Alipay account was already tied to his digital storefront on Alibaba’s Taobao bazaar, getting the money was quick and painless. Alipay had helped Rao a few years before as well, when his business was just starting to expand and he needed $50,000 to set up a supply chain. “If I’d gone to a bank at that point, they would have ignored me,” he said. China was a trailblazer in fig- uring out novel ways of getting money to underserved people like Rao. Tech companies like Alipay’s owner, an Alibaba spinoff called Ant Group, turned finance into a kind of digital plumbing: something embedded so thoroughly and invis- ibly in people’s lives that they barely thought about it. And they did so at colossal scale, turning tech giants into influential lenders and money managers in a country where smartphones became ubiquitous before credit cards. Deliverymen wait on a street in Guangzhou, China But for much of the past year, Beijing has been putting up new fallen in recent years. So Ant’s chas- ing investments, offering insurance. chases on credit — credit that was partner to banks, using its technol- China’s brisk recent economic regulatory walls around so-called tening could make the sector more And with all their data on people’s being largely funded by banks. They ogy to find and assess borrowers growth has most likely made offi- fintech, or financial technology, as competitive for startups. But if run- spending, they believed they would barred banks from offering deposits while banks staked the funds. cials more comfortable with rein- part of a widening effort to rein in ning a big fintech company means be much better than old-fashioned through online platforms and re- Now, though, that model looks ing in fintech, even at the expense the country’s internet industry. being regulated like a bank, will the banks at handling the risks. stricted how much banks could lend to Beijing like a handy way for Ant of some innovation and consumer The campaign has ensnared Ali- founders of future Ants even both- With the blessing of China’s through them. At some banks, de- to place bets without being exposed spending and borrowing. baba, which was fined $2.8 billion er? Zhiguo He said he was mostly leaders, finance armsbegan sprout- posits offered through digital plat- to the downside risks. “When you consider that house- in April for monopolistic behavior. confident that Chinese fintech -en ing out of internet companies of all forms accounted for 70% of their “If problems arise, it would be hold debt as share of household It has tripped up Didi, the ride- trepreneurs would keep trying. kinds, including the search engine total deposits, a central bank official safe, but its partner banks would income is among the highest in the hailing giant, which was hit with an “Whether it’s hugely profitable,” he Baidu, the retailer JD.com and the said in a speech. take a hit,” said Xiaoxi Zhang, an world right now” in China, “then official inquiry into its data security said, is another question. food-delivery giant Meituan. Be- In a news briefing last week, Fan analyst in Beijing with GaveKal more household debt is probably practices just days after listing its For much of the past decade, tween 2014 and 2019, consumer Yifei, deputy governor at the central Dragonomics. not a good idea,” said Michael Pet- shares on Wall Street last month. if you wanted to see where smart- credit from online lenders nearly bank, said regulators would soon be When Chinese regulators think tis, a finance professor at Peking This time last year, Ant was also phone technology was making Chi- quadrupled each year on average, applying the full Ant treatment to about such risks, it is people like University. preparing to hold the world’s big- na look most different from the rest by one estimate. Nearly three-quar- other platforms. Zhou Weiquan they have in mind. Qu Chaoqun, 52, was thrilled a gest initial public offering. The IPO of the world, you would have peered ters of such platforms’ users were “On the one hand, the speed of Zhou, 21, makes about $600 a few years ago to find he had access never happened, and today Ant is into people’s wallets. Or rather, the under age 35, according to iiMedia development has been astonish- month at his desk job and wears his to $30,000 a month across several overhauling its business so regula- apps that had replaced them. Research. ing,” Fan said. “On the other hand, hair in a swooping, reddish-brown apps. But he wanted even more. He tors can treat it more like what they Rich and poor alike used Alipay Last year, when Ant filed to go in the pursuit of growth, there have mullet. After he turned 18, Ali- started buying lottery tickets. believe it is: a financial institution, and Tencent’s WeChat messag- public, the company said more than arisen monopolies, disorderly ex- pay and other apps began offering Soon enough, Qu, a takeout- not a tech company. ing app to buy snacks from street $260 billion in credit was being pansion of capital and other such him thousands of dollars a month delivery driver in the megacity of In China, “the reason fintech vendors, pay bills and zap money extended to consumers on Alipay. behaviors.” Ant declined to com- in credit. He took full advantage, Guangzhou, was borrowing on one grew that much is because of the to their friends. State media hailed That meant Ant alone was respon- ment. traveling, buying gadgets and gen- app to pay his bills on another. lack of regulation,” said Zhiguo He, Alipay as one of China’s four great sible for more than 12% of all short- As Ant and Tencent scramble erally not thinking about how much When his credit was cut by al- who studies Chinese finance at the modern inventions, putting it and term consumer lending in China, to meet regulators’ demands, they he spent. most half in April, he fell into what University of Chicago. “That’s just bicycle sharing, e-commerce and according to the research firm have pared credit services for some After Alipay slashed his credit he calls a “bottomless abyss” as he so clear.” Now the question is: What high-speed rail up there with the GaveKal Dragonomics. users. limit in April, his first reaction was struggled to pay his outstanding will regulation do to an industry compass, gunpowder, papermaking Then in November, officials tor- One big hit to Ant’s bottom line to call customer service in a panic. debts. that has thrived precisely because and printing. pedoed Ant’s IPO and got to work could come from new requirements But he says he has since learned “People inevitably have psycho- it offered services that China’s But the tech companies didn’t taking apart the plumbing that that it put up more of its own money how to live within his means. logical fluctuations and impulses state-dominated banking system enter the finance business to make it had connected Alipay with China’s for loans. Chinese regulators have “For young people who re- that can bring great harm and in- could not? With Ant and other big easier to pay for coffee. They want- banks. for years disliked the idea of Ali- ally love spending to excess, this stability to themselves, to their platforms cornering the market, ed to be where the real money was: They ordered Ant to make it less pay’s competing against banks. So is a good thing,” Zhou said of the families and even to society,” Qu investment in Chinese fintech has extending credit and loans, manag- convenient for users to pay for pur- Ant instead played up its role as a clampdown. said.

Trump Organization strips Weisselberg of roles after indictment

NYT into a lower-profile role. The indictment outlined cus on Trump and potential cially benefiting themselves The Trump Organiza- what prosecutors described as financial wrongdoing at the and the company by getting A week after state pros- tion set the change in motion a 15-year scheme to pay Weis- company. secret pay raises at the ex- ecutors in the New York City last week as it began to erase selberg and other employees Trump, a Republican, pense of state and federal tax borough of Manhattan in- Weisselberg’s name from through off-the-books perks has long denied wrongdoing payers,” he said. dicted Donald Trump’s family subsidiaries or corporate en- and bonuses. That enabled and derided the investiga- Dunne also took aim at business and its chief finan- tities affiliated with him, the Weisselberg to evade nearly tion as a politically motivated the company for continu- cial officer, Allen Weisselberg, person with knowledge of the $1 million in federal, state “witch hunt.” Representatives ing to employ Weisselberg as the company began removing matter said, and public re- and local taxes, prosecutors for Vance, a Democrat, have the CFO, lamenting that “he Weisselberg from every lead- cords Monday reflected that said. denied any political motiva- remains to this day the most ership position he held atop he was no longer linked to at “To put it bluntly, this was tions. senior financial fiduciary in dozens of its subsidiaries, least 20 Trump companies in- a sweeping and audacious Trump has also sought the company.” It is unclear according to a person with corporated in Florida. As the illegal-payments scheme,” to minimize the conduct at whether the Trump Organiza- knowledge of the matter. records are processed in other Carey Dunne, general coun- the heart of the indictment, tion will ultimately strip him The move could be a po- states in the coming days and sel for the Manhattan district brushing it off as run-of-the- of that title — or take another tential precursor to a wider weeks, the full scope of his re- attorney, Cyrus Vance Jr., mill fringe benefits. Trump’s action to distance him from shake-up at the former presi- moval will come into focus. said during an arraignment lawyers have argued that the the company — and the com- dent’s company, the Trump The decision to remove in New York Supreme Court case should be resolved in civ- pany’s decision is fraught with Organization, as the reality of Weisselberg, who has faced in Manhattan on the day the il, rather than criminal, court. questions of loyalty and legal- the indictment takes hold for mounting pressure from charges were announced. Yet Dunne said the be- ity. As the prosecutors con- Trump and his senior execu- prosecutors to turn on Trump The charges did not im- havior described in the in- tinue to seek Weisselberg’s tives. While Weisselberg con- and cooperate with the inves- plicate Trump, but the pros- dictment was not “stand- cooperation, any sign that the tinues to work at the Trump tigation, represents the lat- ecutors have emphasized that ard practice in the business company might abandon him Organization, and there is no est fallout from the criminal the investigation is ongoing. community” or the work of a could drive a wedge between Allen Weisselberg, center, the chief financial officer of the Trump indication that Trump wants tax charges unveiled July 1 People with knowledge of rogue employee. “It was or- him and Trump and encour- Organization, arrives at Manhattan Supreme Court to face criminal to cut ties with him, the com- against him and the Trump the matter have said that the chestrated by the most senior age him to assist the investi- tax charges, July 1, 2021. (Jefferson Siegel/The New York Times) pany might seek to move him Organization. investigation continues to fo- executives who were finan- gation. QatarTribune Qatar_Tribune QatarTribuneChannel qatar_tribune Chris Gayle makes history as West Indies seal series page 14 WEDNESday, JULY 14, 2021

HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President, Qatar Olympic Committee and QOC Secretary-General HE Jassim Rashid Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani with the Refugee Olympic Team’s Deputy Chef Al Buenain, along with other officials, arrive at Aspire on Tuesday. de Mission Olivier Niamkey. Sheikh Joaan meets athletes as Olympic Refugee Team’s training camp concludes Tribune News Network the training sessions of the Doha EOR team: “We were pleased to host the Refugee Olympic The Qatar Olympic Com- Team (EOR) in Aspire Zone, mittee (QOC) President HE and we harnessed all possi- Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al bilities and means of techni- Thani on Tuesday met with cal and administrative sup- the Refugee Olympic Team port to benefit from all our (EOR- Equipe Olympique training facilities equipped des Réfugiés) during their for several different sports, training camp at the world- and it is a great honour for class Aspire Zone in Doha the Qatar Olympic Commit- and reinforced the QOC’s tee to choose Aspire Zone commitment to supporting to host the training camp. I refugees. wish them all the best in their The 29 members of the participation in the 2020 To- EOR who will be compet- kyo Olympics.” ing across 12 sports at Tokyo In addition, Aspire Zone 2020 arrived in Doha on 11 Foundation is always keen and 12 July. The world-class to provide outstanding ser- Hamad International Airport vices to local and interna- (HIA) received the EOR and tional teams, by providing all provided a dedicated counter their needs up to the highest for the team. Training ses- standards by the convergence sions at the state-of-the-art of training, accommodation, Aspire Dome were held yes- and entertainment facilities. terday and today. In between The QOC Secretary-Gen- training, the athletes took eral HE Jassim Rashid Al part in Tokyo 2020 work- Buenain thanked ministries shops with IOC officials. and governmental and pri- QOC President HE Sheikh vate entities for their cooper- Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani ation with the QOC and their said: “We are honoured to contribution to the success of have the opportunity to make Refugee Olympic Team train- a small contribution to the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani addresses the Refugee Olympic Team athletes at the Aspire Zone on Tuesday. ing camp. In this regard, Al inspiring journey of the Refu- Buenain lauded the efforts gee Olympic Team. We know best in Tokyo. are passionate about ensuring Through our work with the President HE Sheikh Joaan is displaced people, where all made by Ministry of Inte- how hard they have worked “The team’s performances that refugees and displaced Olympic Refuge Foundation a member of the ORF Board. children and young people can rior, Supreme Committee for to be able to compete at the will not just inspire billions people have access to sport. we will continue to support The ORF aims to create safe, play sport and take advantage Crisis Management, Hamad Olympic Games and we hope of people but will also raise We believe strongly in the role refugees in any way we can.” basic and accessible sports of sport’s multiple benefits. International Airport, Qatar that this training camp at the awareness about the scale of sport can play in empower- The QOC is a founding facilities in areas where there Mohammed Khalifa Al Airways and Aspire Zone to state-of-the-art Aspire will the global refugee crisis. At the ing people and bringing hope partner of the Olympic Refuge are refugees, a displaced mi- Suwaidi, CEO of Aspire Zone help the QOC organize this help them to compete at their Qatar Olympic Committee we at times of great hardship. Foundation (ORF) and QOC grant population or internally Foundation, which hosted training camp. Now taking refuge in sport, these athletes aim to fly high

23-year-old Yusra Mardini, who About training during these On his visit and training in Qa- IOC Refugee Olympic Team members now lives in Germany and in 2017 pandemic times, she said, “It’s com- tar, he said, “We are very happy to was appointed a UNHCR Goodwill plicated now because of Covid but come to Doha and happy to experi- thank Qatar and facilities in Doha on Ambassador. in general we have supporters who ence great facilities here at Aspire.” Prior to the war in Syria, Yusra always send us messages on social These athletes were selected way to success at Tokyo Olympics was a competitive swimmer who media and I find it very sweet as from among the refugee athletes represented her country in inter- they are always positive and sup- currently supported by the IOC Vinay Nayudu From Afghanistan’s cyclist Ma- national competitions. As the war porting the team.” through the Olympic Scholarships Doha somah Ali Zada – termed as ‘The intensified,Y usra and her sister left About her swimming aim, she for Refugee Athletes programme Little Queen of Kabul’ – to the Damascus in early August 2015 and said, “My target is Just to swim bet- and they are sending across a They embody the message of soli- 100m sprinter from Portugal, Do- reached Berlin in September 2015. ter than my previous time and give powerful message of solidarity and darity and hope to the world and rian Keletela, who trains at Sporting Looking ahead to her second off my best. I trained in Hamburg as hope to the world. they have been gearing up for the Clube de Portugal (the same club Olympics, the fluent in English Syr- I moved there two years ago and I The 29-Tokyo bound were Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Their that produced Cristiano Ronaldo), ian further said she’s grown in stat- trained at the Olympic Center. My picked from 56 Refugee Athlete presence at the Aspire Zone here to swimmer from Syria Yusra Mar- ure thanks to the Refugee Olympic training has been fantastic and I am Scholarship-holders coming from in Doha also brought to light their dini to the judokas to wrestlers and Team and the exposure. “Mentally happy about the process I made the 21 host countries – Australia, Aus- engaging spirit and with all the weightlifters, all the twenty-nine the difference has been hat now now past few years. I feel ready.” tria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Croa- smiles well in place. athletes competing across 12 sports Yusra Mardini, swimmer from Syria, I use my voice to bring awareness Dorian Keletela, who speaks tia, Egypt, France, Germany, Is- The member athletes of the and from 13 host National Olympic now based in Germany, also UNHCR about refugees and what’s happen- only Portuguese and French, spoke rael, Jordan, Kenya, Luxembourg, IOC Refugee Olympic Team (EOR) Committees (NOCs) now part of the Goodwill Ambassador, at Aspire Zone ing in the world. What’s changing via a translator Anne Sphie Thilo, a Portugal, the Netherlands, New in action during training expressed IOC Refugee Olympic Team for To- in Doha on Tuesday. and what’s changed since Rio 2016 is Swiss and an EOR Delegate. Kelete- Zealand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tur- themselves large showing how kyo have been a hero in themselves. I know now what matters and what la said, “Yes a lot of people ask me key, Sweden, Switzerland and the sport and hope go together. While Now keen to further their skills Tokyo. And, I am going to swim on doesn’t. I love the sport and I use it about Ronaldo and his club but for United Kingdom – and represent 12 they all have a telling story of hu- at the biggest stage of Olympics, the first day, 100m butterfly. Really to bring me further in life. I also con- me it is more about athletics. I am sports: athletics, badminton, box- man endurance and fighting drive, said they were delighted with their excited to be honest. We are thank- sider my role as a job and responsi- really looking forward to do some- ing, canoeing, cycling, judo, karate, their exploits in the field of sport training stop-over in Qatar. ful to Qatar for hosting this training bility to represent all the refugees in thing especial in Tokyo. I am going taekwondo, sport of shooting, swim- are no less. “I am very excited to be going to camp at a world-class venue,” said the world and I love my job.” to give my best.” ming, weightlifting, and wrestling. Sports Wednesday, July 14, 2021 13 Ten days to go: Tokyo’s Olympic Village opens as virus fears persist

DPA A file photograph taken on August 5, 2012, shows Switzerland’s Roger Tokyo Federer in action against Britain’s Andy Murray in their London 2012 Olympic Games men’s singles gold medal match at Wimbledon. (AFP) Tokyo’s athletes’ village opened on Tuesday, ten days before the start of the Olympic Games. Federer withdraws What usually marks the start of a cheery Olympic countdown was overshadowed from Olympics due by ongoing concerns of many people in the host country about the spread of the coronavirus during the massive to knee setback sporting event. Host city Tokyo entered Tribune News Network ing Stanislas Wawrinka. At its fourth coronavirus state of Doha the 2012 Games in London, emergency on Monday, which Federer settled for silver in the is due to go on until August 22, Swiss tennis legend Roger singles losing to Britain’s Andy beyond the end of the Games Federer on Tuesday took to Murray on Wimbledon’s Cen- scheduled from July 23 to Au- Twitter to announce his inabil- tre Court. gust 8. ity to be a part of Tokyo 2020 Federer, who turns 40 next But International Olympic Olympics. month, had two knee surgeries Committee (IOC) president Federer, a 20-time Grand in 2020. He underwent a year- Thomas Bach said Tokyo is Slam champion, becomes the long rehab before returning to “the best prepared” Olympic latest big name in the list of action in Doha since the Aus- host city in history and praised tennis withdrawals from the tralian Open in 2020. it for their “fantastic job in Tokyo Games citing a knee in- He withdrew from the preparing” for the Games dur- jury he picked up during dur- French Open last month de- ing a meeting with local organ- ing the grasscourt season. spite winning his third round izing chief Seiko Hashimoto “During the grass court match to save himself for the on Tuesday. season, I unfortunately experi- grasscourt season. At the In the remaining ten days enced a setback with my knee, Wimbledon recently, he lost until the opening ceremony, and have accepted that I must to Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz in there is still “a lot of work to People take pictures in front of the countdown clock for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games displaying 10 days and 31 minutes to go to the open- withdraw from the Tokyo the quarter-final. do”, Bach said. ing ceremony, outside Tokyo station in Tokyo on Tuesday. (AFP) Olympic Games,” Federer put Federer has joined a list of “Our task won’t be com- out a post on Twitter https:// big names who won’t be there plete until the athletes have widespread concerns in Japan, shake hands and make visits US first lady Jill Biden to the protective measures taken twitter.com/rogerfederer/sta- at the Tokyo Games. The oth- left Tokyo”. but Bach said citizens could be to the canteen short. attend opening ceremony there to fight the coronavirus tus/1414982002760159234. ers who have withdrawn are Around 18,000 athletes confident that the Games will Athletes are only allowed Washington: United States pandemic. “I am greatly disappoint- Rafa Nadal (Spain), Dominic and officials will live in the 21 be “safe” for everyone thanks to consume alcohol in their first lady Jill Biden will attend The announcement of ed, as it has been an honour Thiem (Austria), Stanislas buildings across the 44-hec- to the strictest hygiene meas- rooms - as it is prohibited to the opening ceremony of the the first lady’s trip to Tokyo and highlight of my career Wawrinka (Switzerland), Nick tare Olympic Village in Tokyo ures. do so in public spaces. Olympic Games in Tokyo on comes a few days after local each time I have represented Kyrgios (Australia), Serena Bay. The athletes’ village is usu- They must also wear masks July 23, the White House said organizers confirmed that Switzerland. I have already Williams (US), Simona Halep Delegations have already ally a party zone and meet- at all times when outside their on Tuesday. spectators won’t be allowed begun rehabilitation in the (Romania) and Bianca An- started arriving in Japan. ing point for athletes from all own rooms. Further details will be at the Olympic events due hopes of returning to the tour dreescu (Canada). By the end of the week there countries. Contact with the local announced at a later date. to the rising of coronavirus later this summer. I wish the Novak Djokovic, who has are expected to be more than But in Tokyo the Olympi- population is forbidden, as are Her husband, President Joe infections and the spread of entire Swiss team the best of won the first three Grand 2,200 participants there. ans are expected to adhere to tourist excursions. Biden, is not expected to be at the highly contagious delta luck and I will be rooting hard Slams of the year, said he was Two members of the Ugan- a strict set of rules. They are only allowed to the Games, according to the variant. from afar.” “50-50” about competing in da team, a Serbian athlete and They have to keep two me- move into the village a few Washington Post. Tokyo and neighbouring Federer, Switzerland’s flag Tokyo following the organis- a member of the Israeli del- tres’ distance at all times, even days before their first compe- White House spokeswom- regions are under a fourth bearer at the 2004 and 2008 ers’ decision to ban fans from egation have already tested when eating. tition, and they are supposed an Jen Psaki said last week state of emergency that will Games, won the gold medal attending and the restrictions positive for the virus. They are to keep contact to to leave no later than two days that President Biden supports run provisionally until Au- in the doubles at the 2008 on the number of people he This has further fuelled a minimum, neither hug nor after their events finish. the Olympics in Tokyo and gust 22. Olympics in Beijing partner- can take to the Games. Youngest German Olympic Team USA falls to Australia for athlete not afraid of the hype 2nd straight pre-Olympic loss TCA/DPA 19-6 run to end the third Lilly Stoephasius has New York quarter. The Americans en- achieved her big goal tered the fourth trailing by 5 The loss to Nigeria was sup- and only briefly regained the by qualifying for the posed to be a wakeup call for lead before the offense went Tokyo Olympic Games. the Americans. But apparently belly-up. they hit the snooze button. Australia is an Olympic Despite being only The mighty Team USA contender with a lineup of basketball team dropped its NBA players, most notably 14-years-old, the second consecutive Olympic Patty Mills and Joe Ingles. skateboarder is warmup game Monday night, The embattled Ben Simmons 91-83, falling to Australia be- was eligible for Australia but already seen as role cause Kevin Durant and the withdrew from the Olympics model for the young offense sputtered down the amid rumors of discord with stretch. the national team and Ingles, generation. The good news is Gregg in particular. Popovich’s squad still has Officially, Simmons, DPA about two weeks before the whose future with the Sixers Berlin Olympics begin. The bad news is also up in the air, listed the is it looks in danger of disaster. desire for training and im- Lilly Stoephasius doesn’t The Americans managed provement as the reasons for fear the kind of hype that will just one point in the final four skipping Tokyo. probably surround her for be- and a half minutes Monday, “I have spoken with Ben, ing the youngest German ath- with Durant missing three and whilst we wanted him to lete at the Tokyo Games this the Park discipline, which But if that doesn’t work out, I shots. Jayson Tatum’s airball be a part of our team, we un- summer. The skateboarder, takes place on a hollowed-out won’t be disappointed,” she in the final seconds symbolized derstand and support his deci- who just turned 14, demon- course similar to a swimming said, adding she would like to a brutal shooting performance sion, and he has made it clear strates an astonishing early pool featuring a series of com- be at her prime at the 2024 from the Celtics All-Star. that this is something he wants maturity. plicated curves. Olympic Games in Paris. On the other side, Austral- to be a part of in the future,” “I feel honoured to be the Athletes have around 40 to For Dirk Schimmelpfen- ia’s Patty Mills turned domi- Australia coach Brian Goorjian youngest German athlete in 45 seconds to show their skills nig, the German Chef de Mis- nant, finishing with 21 points said. Tokyo. But I don’t see it as so and there’s no age limit. sion, Stoephasius already ful- in 31 minutes while perform- “It is a pretty rough time important to be the youngest. I Stoephasius was introduced fils a role model function at ing pirouettes around USA’s for him right now, and I know see myself as a member of the to the sport by her father when her young age. defence. it is something that he wanted team,” Stoephasius told dpa. she was only one. Two years “She also perhaps em- Before last week, the Ameri- to do, but the timing just hasn’t The young star, who will later, she was already whizzing bodies a young generation in cans lost two men’s basketball Kevin Durant of the United States attempts to block a shot by Patty Mills worked.” The defeat to Nige- be attending the ninth grade around on her own. a still young sport and thus exhibitions in 29 years. Now #5 of the Australia Boomers as Bam Adebayo #13 of the United States ria two days prior, while still from August, has already “Then at some point she hopefully awakens an inter- they’ve lost two in three days. looks on during an exhibition game at Michelob Ultra Arena ahead of the embarrassing, was somewhat clinched three German cham- very quickly became much est in skateboarding among Still, they remain favorites Tokyo Olympic Games on in Las Vegas on Monday. (Getty IMAGES/AFP) softened by Monday’s other re- pionship titles, is European better, even than I ever was,” young people in Germany,” he to win the gold in Tokyo. Indi- sult. The Nigerians pummeled runner-up and secured World said her father, who is also her told dpa. vidually, they’re undoubtedly lard (22 points Monday) and just navigated an injury-rid- Argentina, 94-71, giving them Championship bronze in the coach. The 14-year-old would the most talented of the field, Bradley Beal (12). The US has dled campaign with the Brook- the air of a medal contender past few years. Stoephasius admitted that like to live off skateboarding but also hardly the Dream captured gold at three con- lyn Nets at 32 years old and for Tokyo. With the qualification for skateboarding is no longer a for “a few years,” but under- Team versions of the previ- secutive Olympics but bombed about two years removed from The Americans face Ar- the Olympics, she has already hobby, but despite 15 hours of stands that “you can’t retire on ous Olympics. LeBron James, in the 2019 World Cup, where Achilles surgery. gentina in another exhibition achieved the most important training per week, she still has it unless you’re Tony Hawk,” Anthony Davis, Jimmy But- Popovich, coaching the senior He finished Monday with Tuesday in Vegas, then finish goal. “I fought my way to the fun with the sport. Stoephasius said referring to ler, James Harden, Donovan squad for the first time after 17 points in 29 minutes but their pre-Olympic tuneups Olympics and wanted it so “In Tokyo I just want to United States’ skateboarding Mitchell and Chris Paul all de- Mike Krzyzewski’s successful faltered down the stretch, un- against Australia and Spain badly,” she said. have fun and ride the park legend, who has 10 Summer X clined invitations. run, finished seventh. able to break America’s game- on July 16 and 18, respective- Skateboarding is an Olym- with the others. gold medals. The current roster only Durant, 32, was the unex- sealing drought. ly. They open the Olympics pic sport for the first time. Of course I will do my best “A normal skater doesn’t has two of the 15 All-NBA se- pected and most accomplished USA had control early but against Frank Ntilikina and Stoephasius will compete in and maybe finish in the top 10. necessarily make it,” she added. lections in 2021 - Dame Lil- Team USA participant, having lost it, courtesy of Australia’s France on July 25. 14 Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Sports England fans booing Italy’s national Rahm, Lowry paired together as Spieth anthem inspired and DeChambeau get Grace boost Azzurri, says Bonucci

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Leonardo Bonucci claimed the booing of the Italian national anthem by England fans helped to inspire the Azzurri to Euro 2020 glory. Italy beat England 3-2 on penalties in Sunday’s final at Wembley after the match had finished 1-1 following extra time. Bonucci, who equalized to cancel out Luke Shaw’s opener and then converted his spot-kick in the shoot- out, was a rock at the heart of Italy’s defence throughout the tournament. Several incidents occurred outside the ground on Sun- Spain’s Jon Rahm stands plays from the rough on the 2nd hole during a practice round for The 149th Ireland’s Shane Lowry plays from the 10th tee during a practice round for The 149th British Open Golf day, with groups of supporters British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George’s, Sandwich in England on Tuesday. (AFP) Championship at Royal St George’s, Sandwich in England on Tuesday. (AFP) without tickets managing to force entry into Wembley. DPA the favourites to prevail at Four-time major cham- cludes Jason Kokrak and Gar- With an already tense at- Berlin Royal St George’s this week. 2021 Open Championship pion Rory McIlroy will head rick Higgo. mosphere perhaps not aided Lowry was a popular win- become the first man to defend The South African featured out in the afternoon with Pat- Darren Clarke, who pre- by these scenes, boos rang US Open winner Jon Rahm ner when golf’s oldest major the Claret Jug at the Kent links with Francesco Molinari at rick Reed and Cameron Smith, vailed when last Royal St around the stadium during the will tee off alongside 2019 was held at Royal Portrush two since Harry Vardon in 1899. Carnoustie in 2018 and Lowry while world number one Dus- George’s last hosted in 2011, is Italian anthem. Champion Golfer of the Year years ago, with the 2020 event Any superstitious players in Northern Ireland the fol- tin Johnson starts his bid for an 08.25 am starter alongside Bonucci, though, said the Shane Lowry at the 2021 Open having been cancelled amid might have hoped to be drawn lowing year. Jordan Spieth, a a first Open title at 10.20 am Bernd Wiesberger and ama- jeers only helped lift Roberto Championship on Thursday. the coronavirus pandemic. in Branden Grace’s group, as winner in 2017, and 2020 US with Will Zalatoris and Justin teur Joe Long. The action will Mancini’s team and, in par- Spaniard Rahm won his The Irishman, whose trio he has played with the even- Open champion Bryson De- Rose for company. begin at 06.35 am, with Eng- ticular, his defensive partner maiden major at Torrey Pines, goes out at 09.58 am local tual winner in his first two Chambeau are the lucky pair, Brooks Koepka is an 08.45 lish trio Richard Bland, Andy Giorgio Chiellini. edging out Louis Oosthuizen time and also includes 2010 rounds at each of the previous with that group teeing off at am starter and the star attrac- Sullivan and Marcus Armitage “They whistled the an- by one stroke, and is among victor Oosthuizen, will seek to two Opens. 09.25 am. tion of a threesome that in- having the honour. them. They thought they had brought it home,” Bonucci told Radio RAI 1. “This, to me and the old man there [Chiellini] did noth- Yashpal Sharma, ing but increase our motiva- Gayle makes history as Windies seal series tion. It was a personal satisfac- hero of India’s tion for me and Giorgio, who ICC He looked dangerous series with the bat, with Aaron have not always been getting Gros Islet (West Indies) from the get-go, smacking Finch and Matthew Wade put- maiden World the praise we deserved.” Italy Josh Hazlewood (0/33) for ting on a 41-run stand before paraded the trophy in an open- Off the back of a history- a six over long-on in the sec- Obed McCoy (1/9) bowled the Cup win, top bus tour on Monday and making half-century from ond over. latter for 23. Bonucci dedicated the win to Chris Gayle, West Indies He was particularly brutal The Australian innings no more those who had lost loved ones claimed the third T20I against Adam Zampa (0/34), failed to get going from there during the coronavirus pan- against Australia to wrap up going past the 14,000-run as the in-form Mitchell Marsh Agencies demic, with Italy one of the the series at the Darren Sam- milestone with a six off the (9) was trapped in front by Fa- New Delhi worst-hit nations in Europe. my National Cricket Stadium spinner in the ninth over, bian Allen (1/26) before Alex He also paid tribute to on Monday. before hitting him for three Carey (13) and Finch (30) fell Yashpal Sharma, part of the Azzurri legend Paolo Rossi, Sent out to bowl first, West consecutive maximums in to Hayden Walsh Jr (2/18) in India team that won the 1983 who died from lung cancer in Indies held Australia to a total the 11th to raise his half- the 12th over to leave the tour- World Cup, has died of a heart December last year. of 141/6 from their 20 overs century. ists at 80/4. attack at the age of 66, cricket “The dedication goes to and chased that target down He looked set to hit Riley Finch was caught spec- authorities said. those who left us in this year with six wickets and 31 balls to Meredith (3/48) for a hat- tacularly by Allen at deep mid- Sharma played a key part and a half,” he added. spare. trick of sixes in the 12th over wicket, with the all-rounder in India’s first World Cup win “Among so many cham- Gayle blasted seven sixes as well, only to edge behind off diving acrobatically to take that triggered cricket’s rise in pions, as done for Davide As- and four fours as he raced to the final ball. a catch originally spilled by South Asia. He played 37 Tests tori, I want to make a special 67 off 38 to power the hosts Meredith was the most Bravo. and 42 One-day internationals dedication to Paolo Rossi, a to victory, becoming the first dangerous of Australia’s bowl- Moises Henriques (33) as a middle-order batsman be- great man. batter to score 14,000 T20 ers, taking 3/48 as he removed and Ashton Turn (24) rebuilt tween 1979 runs as he notched his 14th Lendl Simmons (15) and the innings from there, but and 1985. T20I half-century for West Dwayne Bravo (7) alongside neither could up the run-rate, Sharma Indies. Gayle. leaving West Indies with a get- was the sec- The veteran came out Alongside Gayle, Nicholas table target. ond highest Quick read to bat in the first over after Pooran also played a promi- The two teams next meet run-getter Mitchell Starc (1/15) removed nent role with the bat, scoring on Wednesday. for India Andre Fletcher (4) early and Chris Gayle of West Indies hits 6 as Matthew Wade of Australia watch- an unbeaten 32 off 27. Scores: Australia: 141/6 off at the 1983 took the game away from Aus- es during the 3rd T20I between Australia and West Indies at Darren Earlier, Australia enjoyed 20 overs lost to West Indies tournament tralia from there. Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, on Monday. (AFP) their most positive start of the 142/4 in 14.5 overs. after captain Kapil Dev. He Yashpal Sharma scored 89 was the second against the highest run-getter West Indies Hamilton publishes his report into for India at the in a first- F1 driver Norris had 1983 cricket round game watch stolen after tournament after and 61 in Euro 2020 final captain Kapil Dev. the semi-fi- improving diversity in motor sport (AFP) nal against Berlin: Formula One driver England. Lando Norris of McLaren had DPA young people can excel at what- India beat two-time cham- his watch stolen after the Euro London Expanding the apprentice- ever they put their minds to. pions the West Indies in the 2020 final, his team said on ship provision to include “But our research shows final at Lord’s. Monday evening, confirming he Seven-time Formula higher apprenticeships that many young, black people In his condolence tweet, was “involved in an incident.” One world champion Lewis and degree apprentice- are being closed out of oppor- Prime Minister Narendra Norris shared videos and pic- Hamilton has published his tunities within STEM (subjects Modi said Sharma was a tures on Instagram of his visit much-anticipated report into ships as an alternate - science, technology, engineer- member of India’s “legendary to Wembley on Sunday to follow improving diversity in mo- pathway into the sector ing and mathematics), and hav- 1983 squad” and an “inspira- the Euro final match between tor sport, putting forward 10 are among the other ing their full potential limited.” tion for teammates”. his home country England and recommendations to bring suggestions to attempt The board of commission- “Shocked and deeply Italy. The Italian side won 3-2 in about lasting change within ers – which includes Hamil- pained by the demise of Yash- a penalty shoot-out after a 1-1 the industry. to draw in under-repre- ton’s former boss at McLaren, pal Sharma-ji. Have fond draw. McLaren said Norris “was The British driver has sented groups to F1. Martin Whitmarsh - were memories of watching him bat unharmed but he is understand- taken the knee before every F1 brought in for their knowl- during the 1983 World Cup,” ably shaken” and could not give race since the beginning of last draw in under-represented edge in subjects such as motor batting great Sachin Ten- further details “as this is now a season while he has persuaded groups to F1. sport, politics, education and dulkar wrote on Twitter. police matter.” his Mercedes team to paint its Paid work placement and engineering. “His contribution to In- Norris sits fourth in the drivers’ cars black in a defiant crusade work experience schemes, as Their research has high- dian cricket shall always be championship, while McLaren against racism. well as supporting the creation lighted several factors that remembered.” are third in the constructors’ Last year he established of scholarship programmes to have contributed towards a Sharma made his Test de- standings. “Thanks for all the the Hamilton Commission enable black graduates from situation where only one per but in England in 1979. messages everyone. Really and a 14-strong board has re- degrees to progress into spe- cent of F1 employees are from After retiring, Sharma re- means a lot to see so many turned its findings, asking for cialist motor sport roles have a black background, including mained involved in coaching, messages of kindness and love a diversity and inclusion char- also been proposed. hiring practices that favour commentary and cricket ad- from you all,” Norris wrote on ter to be implemented in F1 Time will be taken to di- students from a select group of ministration, including two Instagram on Tuesday. “Thought teams and other motor sport gest the “comprehensive and high-ranking universities and stints as national selector. I’d let you know that I’m doing organisations. impressive report”, according a lack of black role models in Jay Shah, secretary of the well and trying to make sure I’m Expanding the appren- to Stefano Domenicali, but the STEM teaching positions. Board of Control for Cricket ready and in the right zone for ticeship provision to include F1 president and CEO says the “While I have enjoyed a in India, said Sharma “will this weekend to perform at my higher apprenticeships and hierarchy “completely agree successful career in motor always be remembered for his best.” On Sunday, F1 heads to degree apprenticeships as an that we need to increase diver- sport, it’s been a lonely path knock of 89 runs against West Silverstone for the British alternate pathway into the sity across the sport”. as one of the few black indi- Indies, which provided impe- Grand Prix. (dpa) sector are among the other Hamilton said: “Given the viduals within Formula One,” tus to India’s World Cup jour- suggestions to attempt to right opportunities and support, Hamilton added. Lewis Hamilton tweeted this picture of Paris recently. ney in 1983”. (aljazeera.com) Wednesday, July 14, 2021 15 Reports by L N Mallick For events and press releases email [email protected] or Pakistan Prism call (974) 4000 2222 Sports writing an ‘expedition of passion’ for this oil and gas sector specialist Ghulam Farid, a special sports writer, has developed a style uniquely his own, a rare gift, which has throbbed with his humane and compassionate values. Like not many in our fast-moving world, he has stayed true to his roots. He is a great friend, a great motivator, with a unique body of inspirational work

or Ghulam Farid, sports writing is not merely a hobby but an expedition of passion. With his talent, he could have become a name in sports journalismF but he preferred to continue his work in the oil and gas sector. Farid insists sports writing is the only thing he is any good at. It isn’t true. He is the best of friends, a warm-hearted, generous and most caring family man. And, of course, what a special sports writer he is! He developed a style uniquely his own, a rare gift, and it throbbed with his humane and compassionate values. He is not frightened to look at the darker side of life but he always does so with sympathy and wis- dom. And, like so few in our fast-moving world, he has stayed true to his roots. He is a great friend, a great motivator to so many people, and he leaves behind a unique body of work – ground-breaking and inspirational. He can inspire anyone in even a maiden encounter and one feels privileged to know him. In an interview with Qatar Tribune, Farid spoke in detail about his passion for sports writing. Ex- cerpts: Ghulam Farid receives Runner Up trophy at Sohni Dharti PCL-7. Farid presents Best Striker Award trophy to Chaudhary Shafqat at the first Sohni Dharti Adult Football How did your “expedition of Tournament. sports writing passion” commence? For years, I remained someone who and yet be the umpire of choice in kept writing on cricket sponsibility of organising various chael Atherton and usually go through all never quite knew what he wanted to do. every local match in my neigh- hoping there would sporting events for children as well the articles posted on ESPNcricinfo.com. Frankly speaking, I am still a confused borhood. While all this did seem be a turnaround in adults. Sohni Dharti is a social plat- Like others, my dream is of writing arti- soul and can’t figure out how my pas- quite fantastic to most people my fortunes just as form for the Pakistani community living cles on cricket for ESPNcricinfo at some sion for sports and the ability to write a around me, nothing about my ca- the game of cricket in Al Khor. I voluntarily exploited my point in the future but I must be patient readable piece could come together. I am reer then suggested I was going to teaches us. energies and passion for sports with a as we say in cricket: “You never know how a great admirer of Jack Kerouac’s quote: do anything concrete about what I focus on modernisation in all sporting things can work out.” I follow what the “One day I will find the right words and loved. Then came the time when I When did you events. game of cricket teaches us: “Stay patient, they will be simple.” It wasn’t karma was pursuing my master’s degree join Sohni Dharti I felt a tremendous sense of pride and believe in yourself, survive the challeng- alone that mattered. Luck, good timing, in English literature. One of the forum? happiness in my work. I was lucky to get ing conditions when the ball is swinging, great mentors and a supportive family teachers wished to write an ar- Back in 2018, I many supportive individuals alongside rising and zipping around. You might just play a massive role but the contribution ticle covering the college sports got the opportunity of who helped me out in overcoming vari- play a defining knock after that.” of the not-so-romantic factors — watch- week and its prize distribution working with Sohni ous challenges. There are many names ing every match, poring over scorecards ceremony. I had no hesitation Dharti with but Anwar Ali Rana, Shahid Mehmood What advice would you give to of pre-war matches, enjoying playing the at all in my eagerness to take the re- Bhatti, Qazi Naeem, Parvez Khan, Mu- aspiring writers? role of a stats guy, umpire in the local up the challenge and that hammad Khalid and Chaudhry Shafqat I am still a kind of beginner in the cricket matches, and sitting up all night was perhaps the very are worth mentioning. That one year I subject. However, my advice is to ‘write to pen articles on a blog which nobody first official write up spent with Sohni Dharti undoubtedly what you love.’ If you love something, was perhaps going to read — cannot be of mine. remained the happiest and most fruit- whether it’s something of past or future, ignored. ful year of my life. In my mind, I had the you would enjoy writing it in your own When did best job in the world. I worked on excit- style without worrying about not being When did this love for cricket you start a pro- ing projects, wrote previews, reviews and ‘very good.’ sport start with you? fessional ca- analysis pieces on every major cricket, From whatever I can recall, I must go reer? football, volleyball and other cultural Would you like your children to back to the time when perhaps I was 10 I started my events which were published in differ- follow in your footsteps? years old. As with most school children professional ca- ent newspapers. Working midnights, Some parents take this to the conclu- growing up then, my life involved a fair bit reer in the oil early mornings, weekends and even sion that “whatever worked for me will of academics and good scores meant a lot and gas indus- during office hours was never a prob- work for my kids, end of the discussion”. to me. English, especially, was a subject I try with Pak lem. The best part about working there Thing is that kids usually have their own cared deeply about and went the extra mile Arab Refin- was the adulation and recognition I ideas about what they want to do with to ensure I was always among the best in ery Limited got from the people I met. their lives and following their parent’s my class. However, my parents deserve a way back in footsteps should not always be part of significant amount of credit for providing March 2005. Have you ever published any the plan. I would allow my kids to pur- me the freedom to play all through school The process piece of writing with you your sue their own interests to a reasonable and college. Between the ages of 10 and 20, of writing name? degree. when I finished my undergraduate studies, on sports I have been writing regularly since I was not far from being a sports fanatic. continued 2018 but mostly as a ghost writer. Where were you born and I devoured nearly every cricket match I even though Many of my blogs and articles been brought up and where did you get could watch and read about. Week after it wasn’t published already in different newspa- your education? week, I would track down reports pages publishing Ghulam Farid pers, some of them with my name and I was born and brought up in Kotadu, on newspapers, magazines and get hold at any forum. some without, but that doesn’t matter. a small city of south Punjab, Pakistan. I of the posters. The day-date ability had After six years, I am never a writer with an eye on sales completed my graduation and master’s come and gone but I was now recalling a I moved to Qa- figures or commercial success. I follow degree from the Government Postgradu- cricketing significance for almost every tar and got as- my own star, pursue subjects that inter- ate College, Kotadu. Teachers over there number I came across. I could mentally sociated with the ested me and write them in my own way. are the ones who got me here. They al- compute averages and strike rates for oil and gas sector The charm of my work is that people love ways encouraged me and helped me in every batsman, serve as the scoreboard in January 2011. I me. I like and follow the articles of Mi- reaching the pinnacle of success. Long-time Qatar resident passes away in Pakistan

During his long stay, Grewal remained engaged in social activities. He served as president and general secretary of Pak Youth Society and was founder president of Pakistan Literary Forum

ashid Niaz Grewal, a long-time Qatar resident, passed away in Pa- kistan after a brief ailment on July 4. RGrewal hailed from Bhagwal Awan in Rashid Niaz Grewal “We have lost our dear friend. The Sialkot. He arrived in Qatar in 1980. He remembrance of the good days of those served Ashgaal (Public Works Authority) During his long stay in Qatar, Gre- Forum. He was also a well-known poet for Yaran-e-Watan (overseas Pakistani we have loved is the only consolation. He for three decades. After his retirement, wal remained engaged in social activi- and writer. He was a regular contributor magazine) and later for Overseas Inter- has gone from our sight but not from our he moved to Pakistan in 2009. He was 74 ties. He served as president and general to Daily Gulf Times (Community pages) national Magazine, Islamabad. He con- hearts,” said PYS-International Chair- and he leaves behind his wife, two sons secretary of Pak Youth Society and was and Daily Urdu Nawa-e-Waqt (Paki- tinued to report on the literary and social man Qazi M Asghar, at a virtual condo- and five daughters. founder president of Pakistan Literary stan). He wrote for an extended period activities of Pakistanis living abroad. lence meeting of PYS officials. 16 Wednesday, July 14, 2021 The Last Word Palestinian physicians on QRCS scholarships saving lives in Gaza

Tribune News Network in Jordan, under the project of considered the return of Dr Zain Doha supporting specialised medi- Al-Din as a significant addition cal education programme for to the department, which now At the Department of Paediat- physicians in Gaza. I learned has several medical profession- ric Oncology at the Abdel-Aziz the methods of diagnosis and als who were trained as per in- Rantisi Specialist Hospital in treatment for patients with international protocols. Gaza City, Dr Mo’men Zain Al- herited blood disorders, like He emphasised the impor- Din stood watching some lab thalassemia and haemophilia tance of making use of this ex- samples of children with cancer. and cancers, like leukaemia and change of experience on ways Then, he went to the outpatient solid tumours.” to deal with different cases, thus clinic, where Ahmed (9), a leu- Sponsored by QRCS, the upgrading the services received kaemia patient, was waiting for $476,000 project is imple- by patients. him to give consultation using mented in partnership with According to him, the hos- the right medical protocols that Palestine’s Ministry of Health pital is considering an expan- he learned during his special- (MOH). It involves nine scholar- sion of cancer health services ised studies in Jordan. ships for Palestinian physicians to cover 650-700 children with Dr Zain Al-Din said, “I was from Gaza to pursue subspeci- blood disorders and/or cancer granted a three-year scholarship alities and intensive training in Since his return to Gaza two tients, alleviate their suffering sure better health services for years of blockade. in Gaza. This would require the by Qatar Red Crescent Society Jordan, in order to develop their months ago, Dr Zain Al-Din and reduce the need to travel for patients, despite the challenges Consultant Dr Mahmoud engagement of all experienced (QRCS) to study the specialty capabilities and improve the started his work at the Abdel- treatment abroad. faced by cancer patients in Gaza, Shubair, head of Cancer Depart- medical professionals, who of haematology and oncology quality of health services pro- Aziz Rantisi Specialist Hospital In coordination with the due to lack of many medications ment at the Abdel-Aziz Rantisi would make a big difference in at King Hussein Cancer Center vided for patients in Gaza. for Children, to treat the pa- medical staff, he works to en- and radiotherapy, following 15 Specialist Hospital for Children, saving the lives of the patients. QFFD and ICSS reach agreement to empower Libya youth through sport

Tribune News Network director-general of Strategic Plan- Doha ning. Massimiliano Montanari, chief Qatar Fund for Development executive officer of the ICSS and (QFFD) and the International Cen- Save the Dream, said: “We are tre for Sport Security’s (ICSS) Save both proud and honoured to have the Dream have signed an agree- been selected by the Qatar Fund for ment to empower youth and pro- Development (QFFD) to initiate a mote peace and development in project which utilises the power of Libya through sport. sport to bring about positive chang- The joint project will serve as es in the lives of youth and children an in-depth study to assess the in Libya, starting with the city of situation of the Libyan youth, their Tripoli. aspiration and their potential role “Within the framework of our in post-conflict reconstruction peace-building efforts. host communities implemented by Save the Dream initiative and Qatar Post unveils 2nd as agents of positive change. The The new initiative comes Qatar Charity. building on our previous experi- project also aims to capitalise on within the ongoing partnership be- The agreement reaffirms Qa- ence acquired in the Mediterra- the potential of sport as a tool to tween QFFD and Save the Dream, tar’s ongoing efforts in conflict res- nean Basin, we will undertake an facilitate skills development, re-in- a global nonprofit movement of olution and peacebuilding around in-depth needs assessment in the batch of FIFA WC 2022 tegration in post conflict situations organisations, people and athletes the world and highlights its role to coming weeks, particularly focus- and social cohesion for youth and who believe in the power of sport enhance the peacekeeping process. ing on sports in schools and more children. to build more fair and inclusive so- “It is a top priority for us to cre- in general at the grassroots level. Acknowledging that sporting cieties. The strategic collaboration ate an enabling environment that This will be followed by the launch Qatar official stamps activities can present opportuni- which has started in 2018 through supports children’s wellbeing and of a long-term programme which is ties for promotion of social cohe- which a joint initiative on Sport for provides opportunities for a bet- aimed at restoring the practice of Tribune News Network On the occasion, Faleh Al Naemi, chair- sion and harmony, Qatar Fund for Development and Peace in Darfur, ter future. Together, we can build sports and promotion of its societal Doha man and managing director of Qatar Post, Developmnt is now increasingly Sudan, was implemented whereby healthy new generations that can and educational values to foster said: “We are pleased to present to the world advocating for the recognition and several activities and workshops contribute to a large spectrum reconciliation, facilitate inclusion Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar a set of stamps for the FIFA World Cup use of sports as an effective tool in were held in rural areas to support of the community development and development of soft skills fos- Post) has announced the launch of the FIFA stadiums. These distinctive and uniquely humanitarian, development and Internally Displaced Persons and goals,” said Ali Al Dabbagh, deputy tered through sport in youth.” World Cup 2022 stadiums stamp set, the designed masterpieces are inspired by our 2nd edition of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 authentic Qatari heritage and rich culture. official stamps. This comes as part of the This edition, featuring the eight stadiums agreement signed with Federation Inter- that will host the tournament matches, nationale de Football Association (FIFA), highlight the stadiums’ aesthetics and high- under which Qatar Post became the Official end architecture. We are proud to cooperate French community celebrates 231st National Day Licensee for stamps category for the tourna- with FIFA and the Supreme Committee for Ashraf Siddiqui als wishing to visit Qatar can come significantly advanced stage,” the ment that will be hosted by Qatar. Delivery & Legacy to launch this series of Doha to Doha provided that they abide envoy said. The 2nd edition was revealed at a spe- editions, which falls within the Qatar Post by the conditions set by the Qatari He said bilateral relationship cial ceremony held on July 12, 2021, in the programme to document all events, occa- Ambassador of France to Qa- authorities. between the two countries is also presence of FIFA Officials as well as del- sions and preparations related to hosting tar HE Franck Gellet has con- He thanked the Qatari authori- based on an ongoing cultural ex- egates from The Supreme Committee for the most-anticipated and the biggest foot- gratulated the French communities for the confidence they have change. Delivery and Legacy (SC) and Qatar Post. ball tournament in the world.” ty members in Qatar and friends placed in the French industrial en- He said, “The cross-culture Similar to the first set, the launch of the Qatar Post will continue to design of France on the occasion of the gineering to execute development year, which has unfortunately FIFA World Cup 2022 stadiums stamp set stamps in commemoration of every stage 231st National Day celebrations. projects in Qatari economy. been hit by the occurrence of the comes in cooperation with FIFA, the SC, and of preparation for the FIFA World Cup Qa- Speaking on the occasion, the “Based on this, an important pandemic in 2020, will continue within the Qatar Post’s mandate to docu- tar 2022, which simultaneously highlight French envoy said, “Once again, name from the French industry was this year with major events. I am ment all events, celebrations and prepara- the rich legacy and history of Qatar in the the 14th of July comes with a spe- selected this year to engineer one of thinking of the exhibitions ‘Paris tions managed by Qatar to host of the up- fieldof football. Only a few months ago, Qa- cific characteristic because of the the most complex gas installations, Moderne’ and ‘Dior’ or even the coming tournament. Through distinctive tar Post launched the first edition of FIFA health situation that forces us to HE Franck Gellet which at the same time, is the most ‘Night of the Poetry’ that will be designs, each stamp embodies the unique ar- World Cup Qatar 2022 official stamp that be cautious. However, the effec- strategic for Qatar,” he said. included in Qatar’s cultural agenda chitecture of the eight stadiums that will host is distinguishable for its unique design that tive measures taken by Qatar and negative PCR test of no less than 72 “As we are less than 500 days to next autumn.” the matches of the first-ever FIFA World takes the form of Qatar’s map and bears the France hopefully will be followed hours at the time of departure.” the FIFA World Cup, France is de- On behalf of French residents Cup to be played in the region, in Qatar. official logo of the tournament. by a near victory over the disease. He added that Capago’s ser- termined to be at the side of Qatar in Qatar and on his behalf, the en- The FIFA World Cup 2022 stadiums Qatar Post has invited its customers and “From June 9, we have been vices have resumed recently to in organising the global event and voy thanked the Amir His High- stamp will be sold to the public for QR28. philatelic collectors in Qatar and around the able to welcome to France our Qa- welcome Qatari nationals and Qa- ensuring its security. Furthermore, ness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al As a first stage, 20,000 copies, 2,000 first- world to enjoy the newly released edition as tari friends and Qatar residents tar residents who wish to travel to I would like to congratulate the Thani and the Qatari authorities day issue envelopes, 3,000 postcards and part of the celebration of the FIFA World who have completed the full cycle France, adding that, on the other Qatari authorities on their prepa- for their hospitality, notably at the 2,000 folders have been printed. Cup Qatar 2022. of vaccination and who produce a hand, as of July 12, French nation- rations that have now reached a height of the health crisis. SC and QVision receive seven prizes at Eventex Awards 2021

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The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) and Qatar Vision (QVision) were among the big winners at the Eventex Awards 2021 thanks to the impact of three FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 milestones. The organisations received seven awards at this year’s ceremony, which recognises events and experience marketing excellence. innovation and effectiveness World Cup in the Middle East cessfully to deliver these ma- The prizes were given for the in the industry, the Eventex and Arab world. Huge praise jor milestones.” Qatar 2022 emblem launch Awards are considered es- must go to the SC’s Marketing “Receiving an Eventex and the inauguration of both teemed prizes in the world of division, who worked closely award is tremendous recogni- Al Janoub and Ahmad Bin Ali events and experiential mar- with QVision to successfully tion for the Supreme Commit- stadiums. In total, the SC and keting. deliver these events.” tee for Delivery & Legacy and QVision won two gold awards, Nasser Al Khater, CEO of Sharif Hashisho, QVision Qatar Vision. Every accolade three silver and two bronze the FIFA World Cup Qatar CEO, said: “We are honoured is based entirely on merit and medals. 2022 LLC, said: “We are very to support Qatar’s prepara- acknowledges fantastic creativ- This is the 11th year of proud to receive these awards. tions for the World Cup. It is ity, flexibility and innovation. the Eventex Awards, which All three milestones were tre- a real honour to receive these So, huge congratulations to the this year received 561 entries mendous events which helped awards and testament to the SC and QVision,” said Ovanes from 37 countries. Founded in to build excitement on the hard work of the SC and QVi- Ovanessian, co-founder of the 2009 to celebrate creativity, road to 2022 and the first FIFA sion, who collaborated suc- Eventex Awards.