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Cabinet okays decision to set up AMIR HOSTS IFTAR BANQUET FOR HEADS OF municipality of industrial zones DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS, AMBASSADORS OF QATAR QNA ity and Environment. DOHA The Cabinet also approved its draft decision to establish a THE Cabinet on Wednesday national committee for women, approved its draft decision to children, the elderly and per- establish municipality of indus- sons with disabilities affairs. trial zones. According to the The Cabinet meeting was draft decision, a municipality chaired by Prime Minister and called “municipality of industrial Minister of Interior HE Sheikh zones” shall be established Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa under the Ministry of Municipal- al Thani. PAGE 2 $180 mn Qatari grant The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani hosted an iftar banquet in honour of heads of diplomatic missions accredited by the state, ambassadors of Qatar abroad, for Gaza projects and ranking officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan on Wednesday. The banquet was attended by HH Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani, the Personal Representative of the Amir, and a number of sheikhs. (QNA) SEE ALSO PAGE 20

QNA plying the power plant in Gaza GAZA will be extended until the end of this year. CHAIRMAN of the Qatari He said Qatar will support Committee for the Recon- the 161 projects within the plan 2022 World Cup venue to be unveiled today struction of Gaza Ambassador to develop and improve the Mohammed al Emadi has an- electricity supply in Gaza, and nounced a slew of humanitar- will continue the disbursement ian projects in Gaza Strip. of cash assistance to poor and In a press conference in needy families for six months. Gaza, Emadi said $180 million Emadi said both Hamas of the total Qatari grant will be and Israel do not want to esca- AMIR CUP FINAL: allocated for humanitarian pro- late the situation, adding that jects that serves Gaza and sup- if the recent escalation contin- ports the electricity sector, in ued for few more hours, the consultation and coordination world would have witnessed ALL ROADS LEAD TO AL WAKRAH STADIUM with the UN institutions. humanitarian disasters. Emadi said Qatar will Emadi said he will build a field hospital on meet with Palestinian the border of the north- President Mahmoud OFive Expressway projects ern Gaza Strip on an area Abbas and Prime serve Al Wakrah Stadium of 40 dunums Minister Mo- to support the hammad O3.5 km pedestrian and cycle health sector. Shtayyeh in Meanwhile, Ramallah paths for easy access from Al the con- within two Wakrah station to the stadium tract of days. sup- PAGE 3 ODoha Metro extends service hours to serve fans

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK “Don’t miss the game! We recom- DOHA mend you to be at the station before Prohibited items during final Prices of veggies, fruits 8:45pm to ensure arrival before the ALL roads lead to Al Wakrah Stadium, game. The shuttle bus service at Al Wak- HE Organizing Committee of the Amir Cup has issued a the second FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 rah station takes around 20 minutes to Tnumber of instructions for the spectators of the Amir Cup stable at Central Market stadium that will be unveiled when it reach the stadium,” it said. final to be held at Al Wakrah Stadium on Thursday to ensure HISHAM ALJUNDI, hosts the Amir Cup final on Thursday, The Public Works Authority (Ash- safety and security. ELISSA DARWISH as fans and football lovers are set to ghal), in coordination with the General The committee has urged the spectators not to carry DOHA throng the venue. Directorate of Traffic and QFA and the counterfeit tickets, weapons, chemical substances, fireworks The 40,000-capacity arena will host SC, have worked out a fool-proof plan and explosives, drugs, alcoholic drinks, flags of non-partici- WITH the demand for its first match – the final of the prestig- to ease the traffic flow on the roads sur- pating teams, balls, glassware, mugs, cans, flag poles longer food items surging during ious Amir Cup to be held between defend- rounding the stadium. Ashghal has put than one metre, perfumes and colognes, pushchairs and the Holy Month of Rama- ing champions Al Duhail and QNB Stars up a number of signage providing di- animals. dan, the Central Market is League winners Al Sadd — on Thursday. rections that will lead the people to the In addition to these, for the safety of the spectators, meeting all the needs of the The stadium is certain to be jam- parking slots. In addition, there is mobile the committee prohibits carrying animals, umbrellas, selfie consumers, thanks to the packed and the authorities are leaving overhead gantry with signs to lead the sticks, cigarettes and lighters, bicycles and skateboards, major role played by local no stone unturned to ensure the fans road users. recording devices, horns, lasers, batteries and power banks. farms in supplying vegeta- have an enriching experience. Paving the way for the stadium, Similarly, gambling, smoking, political and religious ral- bles and fruits. Qatar Rail, which recently opened Ashghal has delivered a number of lies, unauthorised marketing, trading, collection of money The Central Market, Doha Metro’s Red Line for the public, roads, expressways and infrastructure such as busking and charities are not permitted inside the which is operating in two has extended its service hours to take projects. It has developed five Express- stadium. shifts daily to meet the zucchini for QR1.5 per kg, the fans to the stadium. way projects, Al Wukair Road and local Entering restricted areas including the field of play, growing demand, is offer- honey melon for QR9 per “We look forward to carry the fans roads surrounding the stadium to ease obstructing the gateways, access ways, entrances, exits ing vegetables and fruits at kg, cauliflower for QR2.5 of the Amir Cup on board. Our extended the traffic flow. and stairways and climbing on any structure are also strictly reasonable prices. per kg, and lettuce for service hours for Thursday are from 8 prohibited. (TNN) While onion, tomato QR12 per box of 5 kg. am to 3 am,” Qatar Rail said in a tweet. Continued on page 20 Ô and cabbage are available A bundle of rocca costs for QR2 per kg each, cu- QR2, parsley QR2.5 and co- cumber is selling for QR1.5 riander QR3. A box of fresh per kg, eggplant for QR3.5 mint (5kg) costs QR20. per kg, corn and chili pep- pers, for QR3 per kg each, Continued on page 3 Ô Qatar’s hospitality sector ranked best in Middle East

ATAR’S hospitality sec- ity and travel data providers attractions, such as the re- considering different aspects of 9, above the global bench- tor has been ranked the Olery. cently opened Qatar National of the tourist accommodation mark in each of these catego- Ooredoo in world’s Qbest in the Middle East The report analysed over Museum, was credited with experience, including service, ries. top 50 telecom for a second consecutive year, 12 million online guest re- helping maintain the hospital- location, cleanliness, room Qatar’s hospitality sector according to the Guest Ex- views over the past 12 months ity sectors momentum. quality, and value for money. also scored higher in rooms brands list (PG 12 ) perience in the Middle East from popular online booking The report measures In Qatar, service, cleanliness (8.9), food (8.8) and facilities Report, released by hospital- sites. The development of new overall guest satisfaction by and location received ratings (8.4). (TNN) PAGE 20 02 Thursday, May 16, 2019

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AMIR AWARDS HAMAD BIN KHALIFA SASH TO DR IBRAHIM News Cabinet okays law on in brief The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani Amir congratulates awarded the Hamad Bin Khali- military decorations, Paraguay president fa Sash to Economic Advisor at the Amiri Diwan HE Dr Ibrahim THE Amir His Highness Sheikh al Ibrahim in recognition of Tamim bin Hamad al Thani on his sincere efforts towards orders and medals Wednesday sent a cable of Qatar during the meeting at congratulations to President of the office of HH the Amir at Al Cabinet approves draft MoU for cooperation between Qatar and Kuwait Paraguay Mario Abdo Benitez Bahr Palace. The reception was on the occasion of his country’s attended by the Deputy Amir QNA Land, Infrastructure, Trans- Qatar-China Friendship Asso- Independence Day. (QNA) His Highness Sheikh Abdullah DOHA port and Tourism. ciation and the Chinese-Arab bin Hamad al Thani and Prime The Cabinet also took nec- Friendship Association. Deputy Amir sends Minister and Minister of Interior THE Cabinet, at a meeting essary procedures to ratify a The Cabinet approved a greetings to HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser presided over by Prime Minis- memorandum for economic, draft MoU for cooperation in Paraguay president bin Khalifa al Thani. Dr Ibrahim ter and Minister of Foreign Af- trade and technical coopera- the civil service affairs and expressed his deep pride and fairs HE Sheikh Abdullah bin tion between Qatar’s Ministry administrative development THE Deputy Amir His Highness gratitude to HH the Amir for Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani on of Commerce and Industry between the governments of Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad this honour. (QNA) Wednesday, approved a draft and Japan’s Ministry of Econ- Qatar and Kuwait. al Thani on Wednesday sent law on military decorations, omy, Trade and Industry. Besides, the Cabinet ap- a cable of congratulations to orders and medals, and re- The Cabinet took neces- proved the draft first execu- President of Paraguay Mario ferred it to the Shura Council. sary procedures to ratify a tive programme of coopera- Abdo Benitez on the occasion The draft law replaces memorandum of understand- tion in the field of education, of his country’s Independence Law No 12 of 1992 concerning ing (MoU) to promote coop- higher education and sci- Day. (QNA) decorations, orders, medals eration in business events entific research of the MoU and flags of the Qatari Armed industry between the Qatar for cooperation in the field PM sends greetings Forces and Law No 22 of 2002 National Tourism Council of education, higher educa- to Paraguay on decorations, orders and and the China Council for the tion and scientific research president medals of the police force. Promotion of International between the governments of According to Minister of Trade. Qatar and Somalia for the PRIME Minister and Minister Justice and Acting Minister The Cabinet took neces- academic years (2019/2020, of Interior HE Sheikh Abdul- of State for Cabinet Affairs sary procedures to ratify a 2020/2021, 2021/2022). lah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al HE Dr Issa bin Saad al Jafali memorandum of understand- The Cabinet reviewed the Thani on Wednesday sent a al Nuaimi, the Cabinet took ing on cooperation between memorandum of the Minister cable of congratulations to necessary procedures to ratify Qatar’s Free Zone Authority of Municipality and Environ- President of Paraguay Mario a memorandum of coopera- and China Council for the Pro- ment on the proposed mecha- Abdo Benitez on the occasion tion in the field of transport motion of International Trade. nism to provide a database on of his country’s Independence between Qatar’s Ministry of The Cabinet also took nec- the real estate sector in the Day. (QNA) Transport and Communica- essary procedures to ratify country and took the appro- tions and Japan’s Ministry of protocol to cooperate between priate decision. Nation Thursday, May 16, 2019 03 Emadi clarifies remarks on Islamic Jihad Movement QNA special relationship between He underlined that Qa- GAZA him and all factions, including tar’s efforts aim at protecting the members of the Islamic Ji- the Palestinian people and it CHAIRMAN of Qatar’s Na- had Movement, as one of the rejects any aggression against tional Committee for the Re- most important factions in the Palestinian people in all construction of Gaza Strip Palestine. international forums. Ambassador Mohammed al He said he had held several Ambassador Emadi called Emadi has said that the re- meetings and direct contacts on the people not to rush to marks attributed to him on the with the people in the Islamic explain things because the accusation of the Islamic Ji- Jihad Movement during his shared process of reconstruc- had Movement are completely frequent visits to Gaza, noting tion and alleviating the con- incorrect, contrary to reality that they have a positive atti- sequences of the blockade is and are meant to harm the tude which reflects their deep bigger than just a statement MONGOLIA’S FM MEETS QATAR’S AMBASSADOR: Minister of relationship with the Palestin- awareness of the nature of the that has never meant to offend Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Damdin Tsogtbaatar met with Non- ian people. stage which the Palestinian is- anyone. resident Ambassador of Qatar to Mongolia HE Sultan bin Salmeen In a statement, Ambas- sue is going through. Ambassador Mohammed al Emadi Ambassador Emadi left al Mansouri in Ulaanbaatar. They discussed the bilateral relations sador Emadi affirmed the re- The ambassador noted Gaza Strip on Wednesday between the two countries and the ways to boost and develop spect for all Palestinian fac- that Qatar, through its fi- position in supporting all fac- especially in Gaza Strip, in or- through Beit Hanoun check- them, in addition to the issues of common interest. (QNA) tions and the appreciation of nancial support in the recent tions and components of the der to alleviate its humanitar- point, accompanied by his their sacrifices, stressing the grant, affirms its steadfast Palestinian society in general, ian suffering. deputy Khaled al Hardan. ‘Pregnant women with health problems should avoid fasting’

could include weight loss (or not dergo a general health check. creased nutrient needs that ac- Studies have found that pregnant Muslim gaining enough weight through- The woman can discuss any company breastfeeding. Strive women who fast during Ramadan are out pregnancy), extreme thirst, concerns she has and her doctor to eat a variety of nutritious infrequent urination or dark- can provide advice that might whole foods, protein, healthy likely to have smaller babies coloured and strong-smelling help boost her milk production. fats, whole grains and lots of urine, headache, pain or fever, Her doctor will also be able to vegetables and fresh and dried TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK order to protect themselves and and nausea or vomiting. explain warning signs of com- fruits,” said Dr Arbab. DOHA their unborn babies from further She said it is also important plications that could mean she Dr Arbab said if a breast- complications. However, preg- to immediately contact one’s should break her fast.” feeding woman who is fasting HAMAD Medical Corporation nant women who decide to fast doctor if there are changes in the While fasting is normally notices any signs of dehydra- (HMC) is advising women who during Ramadan should only do baby’s movement (particularly safe for most breastfeeding tion, she should break her fast have pregnancy complications so under their doctor’s supervi- a decrease in movement), if the women, abstaining from food by consuming fresh fruit juice such as diabetes, high blood sion,” cautioned Dr Taher. woman experiences contrac- Dr. Amal Abu Bakr Arbab HMC advises breastfeeding and water for many hours may or a salt-water solution followed pressure and anaemia to take “Each Ramadan, we see tion-like pains, feels dizzy, faint, cause fatigue and dehydration. by rest. If she still feels unwell precautions if they are fasting an increase in the number of weak, confused or tired. most Islamic scholars believe feeding means the infant only Dr Arbab said breastfeeding after 30 minutes, she should this Ramadan. pregnant women who visit our “If a woman, or her unborn that breastfeeding women are receives breast milk without women who plan to fast should consult her doctor. Dr Faten El Taher, senior Emergency Department for baby, shows any signs of dis- exempted from fasting and urg- any additional food or drink,” eat a healthy, well-balanced Though fasting should not consultant in Obstetrics and Gy- complaints associated with fast- tress, she should immediately es women who are breastfeeding Dr Arbab said. diet and drink plenty of fluids. impact the quality and quantity naecology at the Women’s Well- ing. If Ramadan coincides with break her fast, drinking water to seek medical advice if they de- She added, “Fasting can She recommended trying to in- of a woman’s breast milk, if a ness and Research Center, said the summer months, this means containing salt and sugar, or an cide to fast. result in a woman eating fewer crease the number of times the fasting mother is worried that while some studies show there is hot weather and longer days, oral rehydration solution. She “For women who are able calories and there is scientific baby feeds between the iftar and her baby is not getting enough little or no effect on babies whose which puts pregnant women at should also immediately contact to breastfeed, breast milk pro- evidence that suggests fasting suhour meals and suggested the milk, she should contact her mothers fasted during preg- greater risk of dehydration due her doctor,” said Dr Taher. vides the ideal food source for can affect the micronutrients mother gets at least two hours of doctor or a lactation consultant. nancy, other studies have found to low fluid intake. This could Dr Amal Abu Bakr Arbab, the healthy growth and devel- in breast milk due to changes rest prior to feedings and eight “Signs that your baby’s nu- that pregnant Muslim women induce premature labour and Lactation Consultant and Lead opment of their infant. Both in the mother’s diet. Therefore, hours of sleep during the night. trition may be inadequate in- who fast during Ramadan are subsequently lead to preterm for the Baby-Friendly Hospital the World Health Organisation fasting is generally not recom- “An average woman needs to clude the baby losing weight or likely to have smaller babies births,” she added. Initiative at the Women’s Well- (WHO) and the United Nations mended for women who are ex- eat about 2,000 calories per day not gaining weight, a decreased who are more prone to learning Dr Taher said fasting preg- ness and Research Center, said Children’s Fund (UNICEF) rec- clusively breastfeeding. to maintain her weight. Breast- number of wet diapers, the baby disabilities. “Pregnant women nant women should contact it is important for breastfeeding ommend exclusive breastfeed- “Women who are breast- feeding women need to ensure seeming unhappy after feed- with underlying health condi- their doctor immediately if they women to consult their physi- ing for the first six months of feeding and decide to fast must they are eating up to 500 extra ing or the baby showing general tions should avoid fasting in notice signs of distress, which cian prior to fasting. She said a baby’s life. Exclusive breast- talk to their physician and un- calories each day to meet the in- signs of distress,” said Dr Arbab. PHCC tips for diabetics in Ramadan TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK to avoid dehydration noting that DOHA some drugs reduce sugar by excret- ing it in the urine. DIABETES is one of the most com- Drugs that are taken before mon diseases in the world and the breakfast in non-Ramadan days Arab world, hence high attention should be taken before iftar and is given to patients with high blood not before Suhuras some people sugar, especially in the holy month think,this should be discussed with of Ramadan. This is done to avoid the physician, and in case of doubt any complications in terms of high about whether the drug is already or low sugar or decrease in the pro- taken, do not take them again to portion of fluids in the body and de- avoid low sugar. In case of a high hydration along with its associated drop in sugar, break your fasting blood clot and consequent compli- immediately and drink water with cations, the Primary Health Care sugar or fruit juice. Corporation has noted. Dr. Mehran recommends pa- Dr. Magdy Mehran, family tients of type 1 or 2 or patients with medicine specialist at Mesaimeer Dr. Magdy Mehran, family medicine advanced complications of diabe- Health Center, said one of the specialist. tes to not fast as they take several main goals of the Primary Health doses of insulin, this is determined Care Corporation is to enable dia- the physician can know the times of with the physician, and some in- betic patients to fast without health high and low sugar, consequently sulin needles may vary in the way problems and to stay healthy the treatment can be re-organised it works, and some do not need to throughout the month. Since dia- if necessary as well as discussing hasten eating, there must be no betes treatment depends signifi- with the physician the doses’ in- tension and stress. cantly on some types of drugs and crease or decrease based on blood Finally, Dr. Merhan advised injections, there are some medical sugar readings. Insulin should be to divide and arrange treatment tips for fasting without any health taken at Al Maghreb Azan followed with the family physician to pre- problems, including visiting the by breaking fasting with dates then vent stomach strikes and increased family physician, organising medi- return to Iftar after Al Maghreb acidity, while eating balanced cines and dosages with measuring prayer and not delaying iftar for amounts of food and avoiding be- sugar in the first days of fasting more than fifteen minutes fear of ing exposed to high sugar leading several times at noon, afternoon low blood sugar. to increased doses of insulin or pills and before and after iftar so that Drink more fluids after iftar which causes weight gain. Central Market bustles with activities

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The Omani market, ad- jacent to the Central Mar- ket, is also seeing bustling activities. A box of Indian mangoes is available at QR40 and strawberry box for QR20. Iranian water melons are coming at QR3 per kg. Dates are also available at the market in good qual- ity and quantity. Customers can choose between the saghai (QR45 per kg), sukkari (QR35 per kg) and mabroom (QR55 per kg) dates of the Kuwaiti import, as well as the khala- si (QR25/ small box) of the local production. Other products such as fresh ghee from local farms are also available. 04 Thursday, May 16, 2019 Nation

CHAIRMAN OF GENERAL AUTHORITY OF CUSTOMS MEETS ENVOYS NTSC panel reviews Chairman of General Authority of Customs HE Ahmed bin Abdullah implementation al Jamal met with Ambassador of Switzerland to Qatar HE Edgar of National Road Dorig in Doha on Wednesday. They discussed cooperation Safety Strategy between the two sides as well as some customs issues and QNA other related topics. Jamal also DOHA met with Deputy Head of Korean Mission Chung Suk-kyoon. They THE Follow-up Committee of the National Traf- discussed promoting cooperation fic Safety Committee (NTSC) held a meeting with between the two sides in the representatives of Qatar Transportation and Traffic customs sector, as well as some Safety Center at Qatar University (QU). The meet economic issues of common was chaired by Undersecretary of the Ministry of interest between Qatar and the Education and Higher Education and Chairman of Republic of Korea. (QNA) the Committee HE Dr Ibrahim bin Saleh al Nuaimi. The meeting stressed the importance of the role of the Follow-up Committee in reviewing the achievements made by the authorities and min- istries n implementing the National Road Safety Strategy, and in determining the challenges and finding solutions to move forward in activating QC opens orphanage in Pakistan’s Swat the set plans aimed at achieving the objectives of the strategy in Qatar. The participants also highlighted the impor- The facility can tant role of QU’s Qatar Transportation and Traffic Safety Center in conducting research that contrib- host 100 orphans uted effectively to making radical changes that raised the level of traffic safety in the country. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK At the end of the meeting, the Follow-up Com- DOHA mittee issued several recommendations, urging all parties concerned to implement the National QATAR Charity (QC), with the Road Safety Strategy through participating in the support of the people in Qatar, has workshops and conferences held by Qatar Trans- opened an orphanage in the Swat portation and Traffic Safety Center, and imple- District of Pakistan to accommo- menting the research on traffic safety and facili- date 100 orphans. tating the work of researchers by providing them The opening ceremony was at- with the necessary data. tended by local officials and diplo- The team of Qatar Transportation and Traffic mats from the Qatari Embassy in The orphanage was opened by Second Secretary at the Embassy of Qatar in Pakistan HE Massoud Taleb al Azabi. Safety Center shed light on the achievements of Pakistan. the centre, including the study of the specifica- The orphanage, located about Rahman, director of QC’s office in also promised to implement more tions of the methods of separation on the roads 180 km from the capital Islamabad, Pakistan, and several local officials development projects throughout and the intermediate islands, and the study of has five large halls for the accom- and members of the Board of Di- Pakistan to provide special care for child car seats available in the local market with modation of orphans sponsored rectors of Khpal Kor Foundation, orphans and ease the suffering of subjecting them to experiments in the collision by QC, in addition to a dining hall, which will run the orphanage. poor families. laboratory at the centre in cooperation with the kitchen, prayer room, administra- After the opening, the guests QC started its activities in Paki- Hamad International Training Center. tive offices, and play and entertain- visited the facilities of the orphan- stan in 1992 by sponsoring five or- The team noted that the centre carried out two ment spaces. The orphanage was age and attended a presentation on phans. The number of those spon- training courses on traffic safety in 2018 and that built on an area of 365 square me- QC’s efforts to serve orphans and its sored by QC rose to 6,000 persons it is announcing two more training courses this tres. projects in the Swat district, in ad- during the current year, including year, in September and November. The courses The orphanage was opened by dition to listening to the recitation orphans, people with disabilities, will be attended by road safety specialists from Second Secretary at the Embassy of the Holy Quran and the national students and poor families. QC relevant government agencies. The centre has of Qatar in Pakistan HE Massoud anthem by orphans. oversees all the sponsored in Paki- also launched a driving simulation laboratory to Taleb al Azabi. The ceremony was In his speech, Ameen Abdul tending the ceremony and remind- learning to carry out an outstand- stan directly through its field super- conduct traffic accident studies, in addition to also attended by Ameen Abdul Rahman thanked the guests for at- ed the orphans of the importance of ing performance in their lives. He visors available across the country. other related events and projects. Global experts explore treatment options 200 families get food baskets from for athletics injuries at Aspetar conference Vodafone Qatar and Hifz Al Naema TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA DOHA

ASPETAR, the orthoapaedic FOR the second year in a row, and sports medicine hospital in Vodafone Qatar and Hifz Al Doha, has successfully conclud- Naema Social Centre joined ed its three-day conference on hands to distribute Ramadan medicine and science in athlet- food baskets, which benefited ics which featured an impressive more than 200 needy families. elite of speakers and interactive The baskets were person- sessions for more than 250 par- ally delivered by Vodafone ticipants. Qatar’s Head of Public Sec- Researchers, healthcare tor Mohamed al Yafei and the Top officials from Vodafone and Hifz Al Naema Social Centre took professionals and sports medi- company’s Brand Ambassador part in the distribution of food baskets. cine experts from across the Ali bin Towar al Kuwari. globe discussed the latest thera- Over 70 renowned experts delivered 16 informative sessions and workshops at the conference. The baskets contained es- once again partner with Hifz Al collaborations of all kinds with pies for athletics injuries. Over sentials such as chicken, rice, Naema to share our blessing companies and government in- 70 renowned experts delivered athletic disciplines stay fit and study which demonstrated how Pretoria, South Africa, Dr Mar- pasta, lentils and milk and in- during the holy month. Hifz stitutions. This reflects the lev- 16 ground- breaking informa- healthy, both physically and this approach could be applied tin Schwellnus, also hosted a cluded enough food to feed an Al Naema is doing incredible el of commitment to corporate tive sessions and workshops. mentally.” to track and field athletes. session and discussed how mod- entire family throughout the work to identify and help those social responsibility required Prof Jan Ekstrand, chief Prof Ekstrand also dis- Another speaker from La ern-day, elite athletes now have holy month. In parallel, Voda- less fortunate, so it’s important from organisations to help re- medical officer (CMO) at As- cussed how he sees a coach as Trobe University Sport and to frequently travel internation- fone Qatar and Hifz Al Naema that the private and public sec- alise the Qatar National Vision petar, said; “The conference is more important than a doctor Exercise Medicine Research ally to compete at events taking will use their social media tor support their honourable 2030, he said. aimed at bringing the world’s when it comes to injury pre- Centre in Australia, Prof Dr Jill from a few days to 1 or 2 weeks channels to raise awareness mission.” Hifz Al Naema is a social best medical professional to- vention in top class football Cook, said; “This conference is and that this kind of travel is as- about food wastage, a major is- Youssef Al-Khulaifi, man- awareness centre that utilises, gether to discuss how they can clubs and how this could ap- a fabulous opportunity to share sociated with an increased risk sue in Qatar. ager of Hifz Al Naema, said rationalises and recycles the ensure athletes are kept in good ply to individual sports such as our knowledge with other ex- of health challenges that can af- The initiative is being or- that the food basket project is resources available to society health and that they have the athletics, since the coach often perts who specialise in track and fect sports performance. ganised as part of Vodafone one of the centre’s Ramadan in the best way possible. The best medical and training sup- decides the work-load on an field athletics. It was great to be “The tremendous success of Qatar’s broad ranging corpo- initiatives designed to provide centre offers its services to port to operate at their optimal athlete. He went on to say that given a platform to speak about this conference will encourage rate social responsibility pro- support to families that have those in need and raises aware- performance level. We have a coach’s approach and attitude my work with other leading pro- us to organise it on an annual gramme during the holy month registered. He also praised ness about food waste in Qatar. experts from around the world is also important to the mental fessionals” basis,” said Dr Paul Dijkstra, Di- under the banner of the com- Vodafone for its support for Hifz Al Naema was launched in representing and discussing health and injury prevention of Professor of Sport and Ex- rector of Medical Education at pany’s Ramadan campaign the second year in row, em- 2008 as a community initiative the newest research techniques any athlete. The professor also ercise Medicine at the Faculty Aspetar and Chairperson of the #ShukranFromTheHeart. phasising that Hifz Al Naema and opened the first food bank to help athletes from different shared findings from a football of Health Sciences, University of Scientific Planning Committee. Yafei said: “We’re proud to welcomes partnerships and in Qatar.

ICBF honours winners of Hajikka Memorial Essay Writing Contest

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK International School, Pearl in the Junior category of the The proceedings were con- DOHA School and Olive Interna- competition. ducted by Joint Secretary tional School participated in In Senior category, Va- Santosh Kumar Pillai and THE Indian Community the competition in Junior and lencia John (MES Indian led by ICBF Managing Com- Benevolent Forum (ICBF), Senior categories. School), Hridya Raju (MES mittee members Avinash which functions under the Certificates were distrib- Indian School) and Amrita Gaikwad, Subramanya Heb- patronage of the Embassy of uted to the winners and par- Madhu Nair (Ideal Indian baglu, Nivedita Dutta, Juttas India in Qatar, conducted the ticipants at a ceremony held School) won the first three Paul, Ziad Usman and Senthil 6th Hajikka Memorial Eng- at the Indian Cultural Centre. prizes, respectively. Agastheeswaran. lish Essay Writing Contest SRH Fahmi, first secretary at ICBF presented a token The event ended with an at the Doha Modern Indian the Embassy of India and co- of appreciation to Doha Mod- Iftar for all the attendees. School recently in memory of ordinating officer of ICBF, was ern Indian School , which was Hajikka was a social activ- late M V Abdul Khader Haji, the chief guest at the event. handed over to Principal PS ist, who left the community popularly known as ‘Hajikka’. PS Narayanan, principal of Narayanan, and a special ap- with a legacy of 40 years of hu- Students from Bhavans Doha Modern Indian School, Students from 10 schools in Doha participated in the competition in two categories. preciation to the Assistant manitarian service and benev- Public School, Delhi Public and Hassan Chougule, former Principal of the school V Suraj olence. He was always at the School-MIS, Doha Modern ICBF president and president President Mahesh Gowda V Rappai, Norka Roots direc- (DPS–MIS), Blessy Boby for his support to the successful forefront to render a helping Indian School, MES Indian of DPS-MIS, were the guests welcomed the gathering. tor and director & group CEO (Noble International School) conducting of the competition. hand to the needy and deserv- School, Shantiniketan Indian of honour. P N Baburajan, Nilangshu Dey, president of Jumbo Electronics, spoke and Aaisha A Khan (Olive In- Member of ICBF Manag- ing sections in the community, School, Ideal Indian School, president of ICBF, presided Indian Sports Center and for- on the occasion. ternational School) won the ing Committee Rajani Murthy irrespective of their religion, Birla Public School, Noble over the function. ICBF Vice- mer president of ICBF, and C Sara Kamlesh Somaiya first three prizes, respectively, proposed the vote of thanks. nationality and language. Nation Thursday, May 16, 2019 05

Qatar Airways serves passengers InterContinental Doha The City wins Qatar’s iftar meals on board in Ramadan Leading City Hotel award TRIBUNE NEWS NET- ognising the commitment The iftar boxes are offered in addition to the airline’s traditional meal service for passengers who are not fasting to excellence demonstrated WORK during the last 12 months. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK fast while travelling. The A multiple-award-winning DOHA Today, the WTA brand DOHA Holy Month of Ramadan is airline, Qatar Airways was is recognised globally as the an important time for a great named ‘World’s Best Busi- INTERCONTINENTAL ultimate hallmark of qual- QATAR Airways will continue number of our customers, and ness Class’ by the 2018 World Doha The City garnered ity, with winners setting the its tradition of supporting pas- we are delighted to provide a Airline Awards, managed by highly coveted recognition benchmark to which all oth- sengers who are fasting during service that is tailored to the international air transport rat- with winning Qatar’s Lead- ers aspire. the Holy Month of Ramadan needs of those who are fast- ing organisation Skytrax. It ing City Hotel at the World InterContinental Doha and breaking their fast on ing. We invite all passengers was also named ‘Best Business Travel Awards 2019. The City has established board by serving a delicious to embrace this special time Class Seat’, ‘Best Airline in the Gilles Longuet, General itself as a leading Business iftar meal consisting of tradi- of the year with this selection Middle East’, and ‘World’s Best Manager of InterContinen- and MICE hotel in the heart tional Middle Eastern speciali- of items designed specifically First Class Airline Lounge’. tal Doha The City, said, of West Bay since its open- ties. with the fasting passenger in Qatar Airways currently “We are delighted to be ing in 2012. The iftar boxes feature a mind. On behalf of Qatar Air- operates a modern fleet of honoured with this award Perfectly situated in the bespoke in-house design in- ways, we extend to all warm- more than 250 aircraft via its and to be recognised as exclusive West Bay area, spired by Arabian calligra- Qatar Airways First and mozzarella, apple slices, mixed est wishes for a Ramadan Ka- hub, Hamad International Qatar’s leading City Hotel. close to all the major areas phy and are offered on select Business Class passengers are nuts, finger baklava, dates, reem.” Airport (HIA) to more than The biggest contributor of interest, the stylish and routes across the Middle East, offered iftar boxes contain- shortbread, marble cake, fresh Travelling between time 160 destinations worldwide. to this accolade is our col- modern InterContinental Algeria, Tunisia, Bangladesh, ing a selection of crudités, laban and water. zones can be challenging for The airline will add a number leagues, who consistently Doha The City stands tall India and Pakistan. Each box hummus, mini Arabic bread, Qatar Airways Group Chief the fasting traveller; thus Qa- of new destinations to its ex- strive to provide our guests amidst the action of the city. contains a selection of sweet chicken shawarma, focaccia Executive, Akbar al Baker, tar Airways cabin crew will tensive route network in 2019, with understated service The hotel offers 349 and savoury delicacies. The with mozzarella, olives, dates, said: “We are pleased to be make an announcement and including Izmir, Turkey; Ra- excellence and memorable luxury guest rooms, suites iftar boxes are offered in ad- banana, fresh laban and water. able to continue our tradi- serve the iftar boxes at the bat, Morocco; Malta; Davao, experiences.” and studios, as well as 176 dition to Qatar Airways’ tradi- Passengers travelling in tion this year of offering our appropriate time during the Philippines; Lisbon, Portu- WTA was established residence suites offering tional meal service for custom- Economy Class can enjoy iftar passengers a delicious and flight, freeing passengers from gal; Mogadishu, Somalia and in 1993 to acknowledge, various layouts consisting ers who are not fasting. boxes filled with focaccia with refreshing way to break their having to calculate the time. Langkawi, Malaysia. reward and celebrate excel- of one to four bedrooms. lence across all sectors of The hotel is located in the tourism industry. the heart of the city within World Travel Awards the financial and diplo- is voted for by travel and matic districts. It is only QA, Qatar Duty Free host suhour for media tourism professionals and five minutes from the Doha business and leisure travel Exhibition and Convention consumers worldwide, rec- Centre. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK keeping the public informed were delighted to welcome so DOHA of current events. many members of Doha’s vi- The evening also provid- brant media industry to join QATAR Airways and Qatar ed guests the opportunity to us at this special suhour in cel- Duty Free (QDF) hosted a experience Qatar’s rich cul- ebration of the Holy Month of suhour for local based media tural heritage and hospitality Ramadan. We were especially on Wednesday at the Mondri- through traditional Ramadan pleased to be able to provide a an Hotel, Doha, at the hotel’s celebrations. sneak preview of our new TVC ‘Alf Leila w Leila’ Ramadan During the event, the Na- highlighting our sponsorship to mark the Holy Month of tional Carrier of Qatar pre- of the FIFA Women’s World Ramadan. viewed its thrilling new TVC Cup France 2019. The event hosted by Qa- campaign highlighting the air- “This innovative new cam- tar Airways Group Chief Ex- line’s sponsorship of the FIFA paign will officially launch ecutive, Akbar al Baker, was Women’s World Cup France Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar al Baker, with QA officials at next week, and we could not attended by members of the 2019 taking place in France the suhour for local media at Mondrian Hotel in Doha recently. be more excited to kick-off airline’s senior leadership, next month. the tournament with this cap- and more than 100 repre- The TVC, scheduled to to the most thrilling moment Qatar Airways Senior tivating TVC, which is sure sentatives of the Doha-based launch globally next week, yet in women’s sports, to be Vice President Marketing and to generate massive interest A guest room at the InterContinental Doha The City Hotel. media, to thank them for the is seeing tremendous excite- held in France from June 7 to Corporate Communications, among football fans around Winner of the World Travel Awards for Qatar’s leading city hotel. key role the media plays in ment generated in the run-up July 7 . Salam al Shawa, said: “We the world.” 06 Thursday, May 16, 2019 Nation HBKU student’s transliteration QU students gain new insights at research wins award at Venice French Institute cisation of social media terms TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Minor program to provide is a testament to his commit- DOHA our students with practical Ahmed al Awthan ment to the subject matter learning and to apply theo- studied the To earn international he chose, which contributes A team of 10 Qatar Univer- retical concepts outside the Arabicisation of recognition is to reinforce nicely to a new research area sity students doing a minor classroom,” said Alrabadi CHSS’ capacity to graduate in Translation Studies. It was in French recently visited “The French Minor social media terms a great honor to mentor him the French Institute in Qa- program offers a variety of students who can succeed throughout his research work tar. They are all students of language skill courses, in wherever they go. Our and we look forward to seeing the Department of English addition to an introduction TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK education experience at the his future achievements.” Literature and Linguistics to French literature and DOHA college has been intriguing The topic of the thesis (DELL) at QU’s College of civilization. The program blends in with the national Arts and Sciences. allows students to develop A postgraduate from the Col- and compelling. language policy enhancing The visit was an oppor- functional communicative lege of Humanities and Social Ahmed al Awthan, HBKU the protection and the use tunity for the students to be skills in the French lan- Sciences (CHSS) at Ham- of Arabic, not in the least acquainted with the French guage. It also enables them ad Bin Khalifa University regarding the Law Number courses offered by the in- to become familiar with the (HBKU) recently received an constantly challenged in ways Seven on the protection of stitute. They also had the diversity of contemporary award for his thesis during that sought to expand our ho- the Arabic language. The the- chance to gain insight into French cultures across the the International Conference rizons.” sis studies the challenges that the best study programmes world.” on Applied Language and Awthan’s thesis, written translators often experience at French universities and The French Minor pro- Translation Studies (ICALTS) under the supervision of Dr when translating social me- the necessary steps to enroll gram was created by DELL at Venice, Italy. Hendrik Kockaert, director dia terms into Arabic. into a French higher educa- with the aim to give QU Ahmed al Awthan, who of translation and interpret- CHSS provides trans- tion institution. students an access to an- graduated on May 4 getting ing studies, and Dr Amer al formative educational experi- The students were ac- other language and culture the Master of Arts in Trans- Ahmed al Awthan is a postgraduate from the College of Humanities Adwan, assistant professor at ences that bridge disciplinary companied by DELL Associ- besides Arabic and English. lation Studies program at and Social Sciences (CHSS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU). CHSS, studied how 20 differ- boundaries, and offer the aca- ate Professor of Linguistics It is currently offered to CHSS, was honored for his ent translators can translate demic community opportuni- and French Dr Elie Alrabadi female undergraduate stu- paper that examined unique an incredible honour to be my chosen research subject. 15 terms on social media. In ties to engage in innovative “It was an exciting op- dents only. With 24 credit aspects of transliteration, and recognised for my translation “To earn international the presentation, Awthan fo- research and collaboration. portunity for the students to hours, students will reach how it can be appealing when research on a global stage. recognition is to reinforce cused on four terms and dis- The Master of Arts in Trans- explore the French culture a functional level of com- translating words from Eng- I’m grateful to my mentors, CHSS’ capacity to gradu- cussed them through para- lation Studies is delivered by and get familiarized with petency that is sufficient lish to Arabic because of the whose guidance and support ate students who can suc- phrasing and semantics. the Translation and Inter- the learning approach at to travel to French speak- lack of agreement between have proved invaluable – ceed wherever they go. Our Dr Kockaert and Dr Ad- preting Institute at CHSS, the French Institute in Qa- ing countries and exchange translators on specific Arabic through them I have learnt a education experience at the wan said in a joint statement, and is one of two programs tar. It also aligns with our information with French phrases to be used. great deal and their mentor- college has been intriguing “The recognition Ahmed re- that are validated by the Uni- commitment at the French speakers. Awthan said, “It’s been ship gave me confidence in and compelling, and we were ceived for his thesis on Arabi- versity of Geneva. VCUarts Qatar begins summer QNL spreads Ramadan cheer with a splash of colour TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the meditative activity encour- art and design programme 2019 DOHA aged participants to increase mindfulness and disconnect TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK IN a creative way to increase from stressful daily routines. DOHA mindfulness and reflection “Coloring gives me a sense this Ramadan, the Qatar Na- of mental serenity and focus, VIRGINIA Commonwealth tional Library on Wednesday and I was very happy by the University School of the Arts hosted a colouring session for choice of Islamic decorations in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) has adults. as a theme. The event was an launched the 2019 edition of The session focused on Is- excellent opportunity to make its summer art and design pro- lamic patterns, allowing par- new friendships with other gramme for children and high ticipants to learn more about like-minded people who share school students. The classes the Islamic art. the same passion,” said Tae- will start on June 29 and run Geometric patterns de- hyun Kim, an attendee at the until early August. veloped over the centuries represents nature and objects qualities. event, who is keen to partici- The classes are open to are considered important in by their spiritual qualities, not As part of the Library’s pate in all coloring events or- children from ages four to 16 Islamic art and partly how it their physical and material theme of faith during May, ganized at the Library. and will range from fashion design, interior design, app design, video game design and t-shirt design, to painting, printmaking, collage mak- DeBakey, DPS emerge debate champions ing and fashion illustration among others. create video games, anima- For example, in the “Art The classes will start on tions, stories and interactive TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and Abu Bakr Alsiddiq Pre- Explorers - Under the Sea” June 29 and run until early programs. They will acquire DOHA paratory School for Boys were class, which is open to chil- August and are open to chil- the fundamentals of program- named the winners. dren aged four to six years dren from ages four to 16 ming including loops, condi- GIRLS’ team of DeBakey High They are followed by old, children will print, paint, tional statements, and event School and boys’ team DPS Amna bin Wahab School for sculpt and experiment with broadcasting. Modern Indian School emerged Girls and Abdul Rahman Bin mixing medias to create their will work with a variety of The “Design Thinking” champions of civic engagement Jassim Preparatory School own interpretations of under- media and techniques to cre- class for ages 16+ will consist initiative QatarDebate’s Pre- for Boys. sea life and watery worlds. ate fashion illustrations with of creating a personal mood paratory School Debate League QatarDebate, a mem- On the Robot Art Ex- different fashion fabrics. They board to represent each one Nationals held recently in ber of Qatar Foundation plorer course, children aged will also be introduced to di- of the participants. The par- Doha. and the National Debating six to eight will develop their verse fashion drawings and ticipants will get to create a These teams were named Organisation for Qatar, is creativity and art skills by ex- fashion illustrators. digital and physical board us- the champions in the open a civic engagement initia- perimenting with a variety In the class titled, “Cod- ing simple techniques of col- category, which also saw tive which aims to develop of media to create two-and- ing and Video Game Design” lecting inspiration and Adobe girls of DPS Modern Indian and support the standard of three-dimensional robot art- participants from ages five to programs like Illustrator and School and boys of The Next open discussion and debate works. eight will step into the world Photoshop, which will be sim- Generation School come second. among students and youth in In the Fashion Illustration of computer programming ply taught during the course of In the EFL category, Moza Qatar and the broader Arab class for ages 10-14, students and learn how to code and the programme. Preparatory School for Girls world.

BON APPÉTIT Ramadan tent at Westin Doha lays out a huge spread

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK which can accommodate up to DOHA 1,000 guests, is located at the 2,100-square-metre Grand Ball- THE Westin Doha Hotel and Spa room of the hotel consisting of has introduced a magnificent tent private majlis at the ground floor. with traditional Ramadan themes Iftar starts from sunset until from countries around the world 8:30pm and Suhour is served from with an Arabian twist, in partner- 9:30pm until 1:30am. ship with Qatar Airways and Man- The price for Iftar and Suhour nai Corporation. buffet at the tent is QR220 per A wide array of appetizers, person. Seasonal Tastes will also soups and main courses of interna- open for Iftar and Suhour at QR169 tional and authentic Qatari dishes per person and complimentary for along with a variety of desserts are kids under six years and 50 percent served during Iftar and Suhour savings for kids aged between 6 throughout 12 different live sta- and 12 years. tions. Also, Sabai Thai will be opera- “It is a great honor for us to tional from sunset until midnight. offer our guests a unique Rama- Heavenly Spa by Westin is also dan experience through a culinary offering a summer package with journey for the fourth consecutive a special one-month membership year. A variety of authentic and inclusive of full access to the gym innovative International dishes and pool facilities along with one has been carefully cooked by our service of the guest’s choice such as award-winning chefs,” said Am- manicure or pedicure or two class- mar Samad, Hotel Manager at The es from the WestinWORKOUT for Westin Doha Hotel &Spa. QR1,000. The Spa will open from The Westin Ramadan Tent, 7am until midnight. Thursday, May 16, 2019 07 Reports by Ashraf Siddiqui For events and press releases email [email protected] or Slice of the West call (974) 4000 2222

HE Dr Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari, HE Dr. Mohammed Abdul Wahed Alhammadi, HE Dr. Bahia Tahzib-Lie and Dr. Hammad HE Bahia Tahzib-Lie with the Dutch community members celebrating King’s Day at Hotel St. Regis Doha. bin Andulaziz Al Kuwari at the cake-cutting ceremony. Dutch envoy: Qatar’s historic win in Asian Cup marked fantastic prelude to 2022 WC Dutch community members celebrate King’s Day with great enthusiasm and traditional fervour in Doha

VERY year, the Dutch knowledge institutions to invest in With regard to labour reforms, remarks, Bahia Tahzib-Lie said she all over the world cel- sports business development in Qa- she lauded Qatar’s impressive com- has been appointed by her govern- ebrate the birthday of tar in coming years. mitment to improving workers’ ment as the Ambassador at Large His Majesty King Wil- The second key area of coopera- welfare and the great progress it for Human Rights. “However, I am lem-Alexander. This tion, she noted, is empowerment has achieved. She said, “We support also saddened in saying good-bye to
day brings everyone together to of women. Applauding Qatar, she Qatar’s partnership with the ILO. Qatar. We’ll dearly miss and cherish enjoy the festivities and promote saidsaid women andand gigirlsrls havehave mademade TheThe DutchDutch embassyembassy hashas successfulsuccessful- thethe wonderfulwonderful memoriesmemories ofof QatarQatar mutual cooperation, said the outgo- greatgreat strides in the country,country, whichwhich lyly organisedorganised a training programme andand thethe great amaz- ing Ambassador of The Netherlands inspiresinspires her and manymany others. TheThe forfor Qatari labourlabour inspectors in thethe ing friends.friends. QatQatarar to Qatar HE Bahia Tahzib-Lie. She Dutch embassyembassy activelyactively providesprovides Netherlands.Netherlands. In collaborationcollaboration withwith hashas bbecomeecome a was speaking at an event to mark supportsupport in this regard,regard, she added. thethe ILO, thethe LabourLabour MinistryMinistry andand preciousprecious partpart of the National Day of her country, at AnAn enthusiastic groupgroup of QatariQatari TriClubTriClub Doha,Doha, we alsoalso hostedhosted thethe ourour lives,”lives,” she Hotel St. Regis Doha. Present on femalefemale professionalsprofessionals from a wide first-everfirst-ever Qatar Workers Fun RRunun concluded.concluded. the occasion were State Minister rangerange of sectors is currentlcurrentlyy in the atat AspireAspire ParkPark wherewhere we celebratedcelebrated and Deputy Prime Minister HE Dr. Netherlands for an entrepreneurentrepreneur- Qatar’sQataQ r’s remarkable achieveachieve- Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kuwari, shipship training program designeddesigned mentsments in labourlabour reforms.”reforms.” Minister of Justice Dr. Issa bin to improve theirtheir leadershipleadership InIn herher concludingconcluding Saad Juffaili Al Nuaimy, Minister of skills,skills, sheshe pointedpointed out.out. Health HE Dr. Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari, Director of Protocol, Min- istry of Foreign Affairs HE Ibrahim Fakhroo, ambassadors, dignitaries, and a large number of Dutch com- munity member and guests. A group of Dutch children attired in traditional dresses. The ambassador said that for the Dutch living in Qatar, King’s Day is said, adding, “sports not only builds nestle in Qatar for the training in “a perfect time to mark the strong character, it reveals it.” the winter.” bonds between our countries, royal Congratulating Qatar for the Elaborating further, she quoted families, companies, and impor- historic win, Bahia said there was no Head Coach Mark van Bommel as tantly, our people. At a time when doubt that the victory also marked a saying, “If the professionalism we intolerance and hostility towards fantastic prelude to the 2022 FIFA have seen at Aspire Zone is any- our differences seem to be growing World Cup, “for which we all feel thing to go by, I am expecting big in many regions of the world, it has excitement growing”. things in 2022”. never been more important that we She said that sports unites peo- Dutch company Signify, she work together closely as partners”. ple across the globe and often pro- noted, has set up the lighting at Al The Dutch envoy cited three ar- vides valuable opportunities for Wakra Stadium -- the venue of the eas that demonstrate the successful nations to strengthen their cultural, 2019 Emiri Cup. example of the robust Dutch-Qatari economic and political ties. She said she expects much more partnership. “The first is sports. To “For example, the Qatar and from the recently signed public-pri- honour Qatar’s historic win at the Royal Dutch Football Associations vate partnership between the Dutch Asian Cup, a soccer pitch was pre- recently signed an MoU and PSV government and a new consortium Ambassador of The Netherlands to Qatar HE Bahia Tahzib-Lie pared in the center of the hall,” she Eindhoven have already come to of innovative Dutch companies and Hungary, Switzerland embassies host unique ‘chocolate party’ UNGARY and Switzer- fectionery industry and art. good to bring to Qatar and With regard to the Swiss choice of different brands land embassies in Qatar “Therefore, what we see today team up with our Hungarian community’s socio-cultural ac- of chocolate, which is great. Hrecently hosted an after- in Central Europe has a touch friends. Hungarian tradition- tivities, he said they would be It’s nice to see that Swiss and noon tea get-together show- from Emile Gerbo.” al chocolate cakes and prod- orgainising some events later Hungarian colleagues are im- casing some of their lead- He said some major choc- ucts are liked by Qataris and this year. porting their products to Qa- ing brands of delicious and olate brands from Hungary as expatriates alike. It’s a won- Meanwhile, talking to Qa- tar. Japan also produces vari- mouth watering chocolates. well as Switzerland are avail- derful venue at the Mondrian tar Tribune on the sidelines ous kinds of chocolates.” The event was held at Mon- able in Qatar. Hotel, sponsored by Qatar of the event, the Japanese Haruhi Otsuka, the wife drian Hotel. A large number The Ambassador of Swit- Airways. The Swiss embas- Ambassador to Qatar HE Sei- of the Japanese envoy, said, of members of the diplomatic zerland to Qatar HE Edgar sy’s role has been to team up ichi Otsuka lauded the hosts “We Japanese ladies like community and dignitaries Doerig said it was a very good with our Hungarian friends for organising such a unique chocolates a lot. Chocolates HE Fodor Barnabas (center) seen with guests. besides members of various idea to bring the tradition of to contact Swiss chocolate event. He said chocolate is an have been used as medicine communities living in Qatar Charbio, the native of Geneva companies. I am happy to see item that almost everybody for a long, long time. We take attended the event. who immigrated to Budapest such an amazing turnout at loves, adding, “The good this as an excuse to munch on Speaking on the occa- more than 100 years age. “It’ an afternoon event.” thing in Doha is that we have chocolates.” sion, the Ambassador of Hungary to Qatar HE Fodor Barnabas said, “We wanted to showcase different types of culture. Hungary and Swit- zerland share the history of Djarbo Coffee House, which is a very old Hungarian brand founded 160 years ago in Bu- dapest.” Paying tributes to Swiss- born Emile Gerbo, the found- er of the Coffee House, he said Gerbo developed and built this brand which has had a great A group of women at the event. influence in Hungarian con- Hungarian chocolates on display. Children pose with their favorite chocolates. 08 Thursday, May 16, 2019

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

Time To Hang Up The NSA’s Phone Records Programme Japan Pushes For Its

The US govt should end its futile intelligence-gathering scheme using Americans’ telephone records Own N Korea Summit

SURVEILLANCE programme that In 2015 Congress passed the USA Free- allows the US government to comb dom Act, which ended the bulk-collection through hundreds of millions of Amer- program but permitted investigators, with Prime Minister Abe’s remarks about meeting with Kim Jong-un without A icans’ telephone records in search of permission from the Foreign Intelligence preconditions reflect his determination to end mutual distrust and connections to terrorism could soon be a Surveillance Court, to search ‘call detail re- thing of the past. That would be good news cords’ maintained by telecommunications resolve the nuclear, missile and abduction issues for personal privacy and responsible intelli- companies. A ‘search term’ (such as a phone gence-gathering. number) can be used to search the records Reports in the New York Times and the only if there is a “reasonable articulable sus- DANIEL HURST Wall Street Journal suggest that the Na- picion” that it was “associated with interna- TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE tional Security Agency has lost its enthusi- tional terrorism.” asm for a programme that is the successor The USA Freedom Act was only a partial APAN is now seeking a summit meet- to the massive ‘bulk collection’ of telephone victory for privacy rights, however. It did ing with North Korean leader Kim records revealed six years ago by Edward ensure that the government itself wouldn’t Jong-un without preconditions – even Snowden. Luke Murry, a national security gather and possess phone records. But pri- though Japanese Prime Minister advisor to House Minority Leader Kevin vacy is also at risk when such records are JShinzo Abe had previously signalled McCarthy (R-Bakersfield), said in March retained by a company but are still subject he would agree to one only if Tokyo was that the programme hadn’t been used for to searches by the government. In 2017, ac- assured of progress on the abduction issue. the previous six months. cording to a report by the director of nation- It is the latest apparent concession by The White House may still recommend al intelligence, the government obtained Tokyo to smooth the way for a face-to-face that Congress extend the phone-records 534 million phone records from telephone meeting, after it dropped references to programme, which is set to expire in De- companies. maximising pressure on North Korea in its cember along with some other provisions of Moreover, the NSA had found it hard Diplomatic Bluebook last month. Earlier the Patriot Act first enacted after 9/11. But to implement the new programme without this year, the Japanese government de- in light of problems with the programme, inadvertently collecting information that cided that, for the first time it more than a ent with that, Abe told the UN General As- a summit without conditions reflected Congress should say no. is supposed to be off-limits. Last year the decade, it would not join with the Europe- sembly in September 2018 that if a summit “more clearly” his determination to end The original phone record programme, agency disclosed that it had deleted hun- an Union to present a motion to the United were to be held, “then I am determined it mutual distrust and resolve the nuclear, justified under a strained interpretation of the dreds of millions of records collected since Nations Human Rights Council condemn- must be a meeting that contributes to the missile and abduction issues. Suga trav- Patriot Act, authorised the collection by the 2015 because telecommunications firms ing Pyongyang’s human rights record. resolution of the abductions issue.” elled to the United States late last week NSA of vast quantities of so-called metadata had turned over data that the government Abe outlined his stance publicly after a However, Japan has found itself in- to discuss North Korea-related develop- — information about the source, recipient wasn’t allowed to access or search. phone call with US President Donald Trump creasingly isolated in the wake of North ments with Vice President Mike Pence, and time of telephone calls or text messages. Such compliance problems might be on May 6. The prime minister emphasised Korea’s diplomatic offensive, launched last Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and Act- Investigators could then search through this tolerable if the phone records programme that Tokyo would work with the interna- year. While Kim has pressed his position in ing Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan. electronic haystack for the needle of informa- were yielding information that led to the de- tional community to seek the denuclearisa- direct talks with the leaders of the United The United States and Japan reaffirmed tion that might expose terrorist plots. tection of terrorist plots. But that is doubt- tion of the Korean Peninsula and regional States, China, South Korea, and Russia, their “commitment to the final, fully veri- The programme didn’t capture the con- ful given the government’s apparent conclu- stability. Abe noted, however, that Japan’s he has not yet met with Abe. This means fied denuclearisation” of North Korea, tent of conversations. Still, it placed in the sion that the programme isn’t vital and that diplomatic priority – clarifying the fate of North Korea’s leader has met since 2018 read a statement issued by the US State government’s possession massive quanti- it can rely on other forms of intelligence- Japanese nationals abducted by North Ko- with the leader of every member of the Department following the meeting be- ties of information that could reveal myriad gathering, including the collection of infor- rea in the 1970s and 1980s – would have to previous Six-Party Talks except for Japan. tween Pompeo and Suga on May 9. details about Americans’ lives, such as calls mation from foreigners located abroad. be taken up bilaterally. He told reporters: That has left Japan to seek the support Suga travelled to Washington DC and made to a suicide hotline or to a psychia- There is a good reason why the USA “In order to resolve this abductions issue, of others, including Trump and South Ko- New York just as news was breaking of trist, lover or potential employer. Freedom Act and some other provisions of we should not miss out any single oppor- rean President Moon Jae-in, to convey its North Korea’s second test of weapons in the After Snowden revealed the existence of the Patriot Act weren’t made permanent. tunity and I, myself, have to meet face-to- position to the regime, particularly on the space of less than a week. The two projec- the programme, President Barack Obama Congress recognised that provisions de- face with Chairman Kim Jong-un, and meet issue of abductions. However, there are tiles launched by the Kim regime on May initially defended it, assuring the Ameri- signed as emergency responses to a terrorist with him without attaching any conditions. limits to that outreach when each country 9 were short-range ballistic missiles, ac- can people that there was no problem be- threat shouldn’t be reflexively reauthorised. I intend to work to resolve this issue, with has its own diplomatic priorities, as Abe cording to an assessment by the Japanese cause “nobody is listening to your telephone The government shouldn’t have access to the determination that we will not miss out has recognised by taking a step toward bi- government. Tokyo has condemned the calls.” But later Obama recommended that private information that it doesn’t need to any single opportunity.” lateral talks. Pyongyang, meanwhile, has launches, believing that Pyongyang is trying Congress end bulk collection of metadata. protect the nation. Five abductees were repatriated to sent chilly signals through state media. to drive a wedge between the United States Japan in 2002, after Junichiro Koizumi, In March 2019, after the collapse of the and its regional allies Japan and South Ko- then the Japanese prime minister, met Trump and Kim’s second summit in Hanoi, rea. All the same, the Japanese government with Kim’s father and predecessor Kim North Korean media faulted Japan for hav- has not backed away from its push to ex- Jong-il. Since then, Pyongyang has repeat- ing the US president raise the abduction plore having a summit meeting with Kim. edly maintained that other suspected vic- issue on its behalf. The Rodong Sinmun Asked whether Washington had sug- tims had either passed away or never en- suggested that Tokyo “must not dream of gested that Tokyo drop its preconditions tered the country in the first place. Tokyo, dealing with” North Koreawithout making for a summit meeting, a Japanese Minis- however, does not trust these claims and “full reparation for its past crimes” during try of Foreign Affairs official said at a press argues that more Japanese abductees may its occupation of the Korean Peninsula. briefing: “I won’t go into detail on what still be alive in North Korea. “The ultimate Abe has now made clear that he wants was actually discussed over the phone goal, I think, is fairly clear: we would like to hold “frank discussions with Kim at the [between Trump and Abe], but I should to get everybody back as soon as possible,” earliest possible date.” Elaborating on his say that we’re in very close touch with the an official from Japan’s Ministry of For- approach in an interview with the Sankei US at all levels and basically when we do eign Affairs said at a press briefing. Shimbun, Abe said it was “most important make any decision of any kind I think we Ever since Trump’s first summit meet- that Japan takes its own initiative to tackle would be first talking to the Americans ing with Kim in Singapore in June 2018, this problem.” The prime minister added and vice versa.” Abe has said that he, too, would be pre- that it was “a cause of extreme anguish” to Tokyo would explore the prospects of pared to meet with the North Korean lead- him that Japan had been unable to secure dialogue with North Korea through vari- er. However, it had been understood that the return of any abductee since 2002. ous channels, including the so-called Bei- (Tribune News Service) Tokyo would require some assurance of Yoshihide Suga, Japan’s chief cabi- jing Channel (via the Japanese embassy progress on the abduction issue. Consist- net secretary, said Abe’s comments about in Beijing), officials said. In Trump’s America First, 80% Cut Flowers Are Imported The US encouraged LatAm nations to grow flowers to contain communism, resulting in decimation of American flower production

JERRY HAGSTROM The competition from imports deci- Parade in 1890 as way to show the snow- to use only American flowers for the 2014 TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE mated the US flower industry. Today, covered parts of the country that Califor- state dinner for French President Francois more than 80 percent of cut flowers sold in nia could grow flowers in January and to Hollande. But that one event was the end F President Trump is truly dedicated to the United States are imported. But some lure people to move there. Today, most of the Obama White House showcasing promoting American industries, why American flower growers hung on and are of the flowers in the Rose Parade come American flowers. doesn’t his White House display Amer- determined to retain a portion of the US from Colombia and Ecuador. But Certified Given the Trump campaign’s America Iican-grown flowers the way it shows off market or expand it. American Grown has convinced California First theme, growers thought using do- American food and wine at state dinners? The California Cut Flower Commission Polytechnic State University and several mestic flowers in the Trump White House That’s the question that leaders of Cer- was established in 1990 as a state agency California companies to create Rose Pa- would be “a no-brainer,” said Kasey Cron- tified American Grown, the lobby group representing more than 225 cut-flower and rade floats made only of Certified Ameri- quist, who heads both the California Cut for the US flower industry, were asking greens farmers who produce 75 percent of can Grown flowers and foliage. Flower Commission and Certified Ameri- here after a beautiful dinner in the Flower all domestically grown flowers. But there The California Cut Flower Commission can Grown. The growers managed to get Fields, a remnant of the California flower are flower farms throughout the country, has convinced lawmakers, including Senator meetings with the White House public li- industry where plants bloom spectacularly and in 2014 they formed Certified American Flower growers believe that the ultimate Dianne Feinstein, to introduce resolutions aison and with an aide to Agriculture Sec- each spring. Grown to urge retailers, designers, and con- showcase for domestically grown flowers is to recognise the US flower industry. But retary Sonny Perdue but have only heard Flower growing used to be a major US sumers to express a preference for domestic the White House, and they have mounted the flower growers believe that the ultimate back that the administration is still looking luxury industry. But in 1961, as part of the flowers and bouquets. American Grown has showcase for domestically grown flowers is into the idea. US government’s effort to combat com- established a certification programme with a multiyear campaign to try to convince the White House, and they have mounted a Certified American Grown donates munism, the US Agency for International a label to provide a third-party guarantee presidents and their wives to use them multiyear campaign to try to convince presi- the flowers for the annual congressional Development began helping Colombia that the flowers are homegrown. dents and their wives to use them. spouses’ luncheon honouring the first develop a flower industry of its own. With They say American-grown flowers are Field to Vase dinners like the one here to The effort began during the Obama lady. Cronquist said the decision on White its equatorial climate and cheap labour, fresher and grown sustainably by farmers bring flower lovers, journalists, and other administration. Kathleen Merrigan, the House flowers is not the responsibility of the industry took off and in 1965 began who treat the environment and their work- influencers onto their farms to see the pro- deputy Agriculture secretary who had Melania Trump but he hopes she will ap- exporting to the United States. In 1991, to ers better than farmers in other countries. duction. The most extraordinary is on an started a ‘Know Your Farmer, Know Your preciate the beauty of the flowers. combat illegal drugs, Congress offered du- Certified American Grown promotes Alaskan farm that grows the biggest peo- Food’ campaign to help small, local farm- “I think if more citizens knew that the ty-free access to products including flow- its products by staging events and getting nies in the world thanks to nearly 24 hours ers, added a ‘Know Your Farmer, Know White House was displaying Colombian ers from the Andean countries of Bolivia, its flowers into prominent places. Each of sunlight per day in the summer. Your Flowers’ theme. Her successor, Krys- and Ecuadorian flowers, they would be Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia. year, Certified American Grown stages Pasadena, California started its Rose ta Harden, arranged for the White House shocked,” Cronquist concluded.

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Asia Thursday, May 16, 2019 09 Kabul election results Sri Lanka limps to normalcy amid announced almost 7 months after election fresh night curfew in some areas DPA announced that all votes cast KABUL in Kabul were invalid due to major fraud and mismanage- One killed in violence as nationwide curfew lifted after two days following anti-Muslim riots NINE women are among 33 ment by the IEC. lawmakers who will represent AFP Kabul in parliament, Afghani- COLOMBO stan’s Independent Election Discontent Commission (IEC) said on SRI Lanka’s police arrested Wednesday, announcing the Some disgruntled can- over 100 suspects and reim- final results of the elections didates who had been posed night curfews in vio- that took place almost seven announced winners in lence-prone areas Wednesday months ago. previous results began after anti-Muslim riots left one Results from Kabul prov- protesting in front of man dead and caused exten- ince were the last to be an- the parliament and the sive damage to homes, busi- nounced due to repeated de- commission buildings in nesses and mosques. lays and invalidations of vote Kabul days ahead of the Police spokesman Ruwan recounts ever since the Octo- announcement Gunasekera said 78 people ber parliamentary election. arrested in the worst-affect- Some disgruntled candidates ed North-Western Province who had been announced win- Many Afghan politicians (NWP) were remanded in ners in previous results began have criticized the IEC’s slow custody Wednesday, while protesting in front of the par- pace. the rest were detained after a liament and the commission Parliamentary elections manhunt in other areas. buildings in Kabul days ahead took place on October 20 in 32 Some 5,500 additional of the announcement. of Afghanistan’s 34 provinces. police were deployed in NWP The Afghan Independent Due to security problems and to contain the violence that Electoral Complaints Com- organizational difficulties, vot- claimed the life of a Mus- mission (IECC) cancelled a re- ing took place a day later in lim man on Monday. Scores count of Kabul ballots on April 400 constituencies. of private homes, Muslim- 28, citing widespread fraud, In the province of Kanda- owned shops and businesses and ordered a fresh recount. har, voting was delayed by a were destroyed, while several That recount came after week after a deadly attack on mosques were also vandalised. the commissioners of both the provincial chief of police. Muslims in Sri Lanka have commissions were dismissed In Kabul, 1.6 million peo- been bracing for revenge at- in March and new commis- ple were registered to vote tacks since three churches sioners selected in an effort to and around 1 million people and three luxury hotels were tackle allegations of inefficien- across 558 polling stations bombed by local Islamist ex- cies and abuse of power. The cast their ballot over two days tremists on April 21, killing IECC had in December also starting on October 20. 258 people. A general view of the burnt shop after it was vandalised and burnt by a mob in Kottambapitiya, 98 Kilometers from Colombo, on Tuesday. (EPA-EFE) Gunasekera said a night curfew was being reimposed repeat of Monday’s violence units were seen deployed in Siddeeque said the commu- in NWP, just north of the against Muslims, who make the troubled areas as the au- nity was worried. Five suspected communist rebels capital, as well as the adjoin- up some 10 percent of Sri Lan- The situation is now totally thorities lifted the nationwide “Our people are still afraid ing Gampaha district, which ka’s population of 21 million. curfew on Wednesday morn- to go out,” he said by tel- die in clash with Philippine troops shares a border with Colom- “The situation is now total- under control. There were no ing. ephone. Government spokes- bo, as a measure to “main- ly under control,” said military incidents of violence overnight But Muslims in NWP re- man Navin Dissanayake said DPA tain peace”. spokesman Sumith Atapattu. and we are arresting groups mained nervous and stayed the authorities had identified 3 soldiers were hurt in the However, a top police “There were no incidents of people responsible for indoors Wednesday, after the leaders of the mobs and MANILA source said there will be no of violence overnight and we sword-wielding rioters killed they were already in police clash in Calatrava town in curfews elsewhere in the coun- are arresting groups of people taking part in mob attacks one man late Monday while custody. FIVE suspected communist Negros Occidental province, try. The entire country was responsible for taking part in Sumith Atapattu vandalising scores of shops Despite the extraordinary rebels were killed in a fire- 515 kilometres south of under night curfews for two mob attacks.” Official sources and mosques. security measures, the minori- fight with government troops Manila, said First Lieutenant straight days after the violence said police deployed special In Bingiriya, where some ties felt insecure, said Dissa- in the central Philippines Revella Roperos, an army escalated. The night curfew on teams to review CCTV camera petrators and carry out more 2,000 people went on the ram- nayake, who is also a govern- on Wednesday, a military Tuesday ensured there was no footage to identify the per- arrests. More police and army page, Muslim cleric M.I.M. ment minister. spokeswoman said. brigade spokeswoman Three soldiers were also injured in the clash in Ca- said. Soldiers recovered a ri- latrava town in Negros Oc- fle with ammunition, mobile German girl of Pakistani cidental province, 515 kilo- phones and other personal parents disappears Search on for 11 Niger soldiers missing after ambush killed 17 metres south of Manila, said items from the site of the in Islamabad First Lieutenant Revella fighting, she added. AFP region along the border with ing to calls,” said another, add- it said, citing local and security Roperos, an army brigade Communist rebels have ISLAMABAD: Police in NIAMEY Mali, they said. One of the ing that “search operations are sources. This is the same re- spokeswoman. been fighting the Philippine Islamabad are conducting military vehicles had set off an ongoing.” gion where four American and The firefight erupted government since the late raids to trace the German- A search was under way explosive device. According to the news site five Niger soldiers were killed when troops encountered a 1960s, making the movement born teenage daughter Wednesday for 11 Niger sol- A source said the “provi- Actuniger, a patrol of 52 Ni- in a jihadist attack in October group of about 30 guerrillas one of the longest-running of Pakistani parents who diers missing since an ambush sional” death toll of 17 may yet ger soldiers happened upon a 2017. when they were dispatched leftist insurgencies in Asia. disappeared from her un- by armed men the day before rise, and referred to a “terror- group of heavily armed men at Niger is one of a number of to a village where residents President Rodrigo Du- cle’s house at the weekend, left 17 of their colleagues dead ist attack”. Baley Beri, near Tongo Tongo. poor, fragile countries in the had reported the presence of terte terminated peace talks officials said on Wednesday. and several injured, security Several troops were in- Heavy fighting ensued, lasting Sahel region that have been hit armed men, Roperos said. with the communist rebels The parents, who live in sources said. jured and evacuated to the more than two hours. by a radical revolt. “The firefight lasted for in November 2017. Efforts Berlin, sent their daughter A military patrol was am- capital Niamey, a different Twenty-two soldiers made Different militant groups about an hour, after which to resume the talks have to live with her uncle in Paki- bushed Tuesday afternoon source said. it back to their base at Oual- operate in the country’s west the enemy scampered to dif- failed amid escalating at- stan three years ago, police near the village of Tongo By Wednesday, “several lam in three vehicles, while and north, and Boko Haram ferent directions,” Roperos tacks by the guerrillas. officer Tanveer Magsi said. Tongo in the western Tillaberi soldiers were still not respond- the rest were unaccounted for, from Nigeria in its southeast. The 19-year-old was scheduled to marry one of his cousins this year, said Magsi, who leads the police ‘People are dying’: UN official urges aid team trying to recover the access for Myanmar’s Rakhine state Alleged Rohingya traffickers shot by Bangladesh police girl. The family had lodged a complaint that the girl had AFP four years suspected human been kidnapped, but the po- YANGON: A UN official has urged Myanmar to grant aid workers BANGLADESH traffickers were killed in a lice suspect she might have “predictable, sustained access” to Rakhine state, where fighting be- gunfight in Bangladesh’s fled to escape what would tween government troops and rebels has displaced nearly 33,000 BANGLADESHI police shot southeast. have been a forced marriage. people since late last year, saying lack of aid has cost lives. dead two suspected Roh- It follows a rise in at- “We are looking into the Ursula Mueller, a UN assistant secretary-general for humani- ingya human traffickers, of- tempted human smuggling aspect of forced marriage,” tarian affairs, said authorities had turned down her requests to ficials said Wednesday, after of Rohingya in the last few Magsi told dpa, as his meet those displaced by the conflict in a region barred to most aid rescuing 103 refugees in two months. team prepared to search groups since the fighting broke out. days about to make the peril- People-smugglers have a house on the margins of “We need access - predictable, sustained access - to reach the ous sea voyage to Malaysia. in recent years sent tens of the city. The girl, who was people in need,” Muller said late on Tuesday, at the end of a six-day The two Rohingya men Young Rohingya refugees sleep in a police station before being thousands of Rohingya from born and raised in Germa- visit to the southeast Asian nation. were killed outside a refu- returned to the camps in Cox’s Bazar, on Wednesday, after they were the Bangladesh camps by ny, does not have Pakistani “If the assistance, including mobile clinics, cannot get to the gee camp in the southeast rescued from going on a sea voyage to Malaysia. (AFP) boat to relatively prosperous nationality and carries only people, they just don’t have the services and their needs are not be- on Tuesday evening, said Malaysia, usually between a German passport. (DPA) ing met and some people are dying.” Reuters could not immediately Prodip Kumar Das, po- borders Myanmar. “They fired back in retaliation,” he November and April when reach a government spokesman to seek comment. (REUTERS) lice chief of Teknaf which opened fire at the police. We said. This is the first time in the seas are calmer. Clashes in Indian state of Kolkata spark election row AFP Vidyasagar, was destroyed the six-week-long election that he called “TMC goons” for KOLKATA and a college named after ends Sunday. Results will be launching the street battles, in him ransacked in the troubles announced on May 23. a television interview. CLASHES between followers late Tuesday, which the BJP Modi’s BJP hopes to cap- Banerjee hit back by ac- of Prime Minister Narendra and rival Trinamool Congress ture many of the state’s 42 cusing Shah acting like a “god” Modi and a firebrand opposi- (TMC) angrily blamed on each parliament seats from the who does not allow protests. tion leader heightened ten- other. TMC to compensate for losses She led a rally of several sions in the key Indian city of Teachers and students of predicted in other regions. thousand supporters through Kolkata on Wednesday ahead Vidyasagar college wearing The BJP accused West the city late Wednesday. The of the final round of the coun- black badges staged a day-long Bengal’s chief minister Mama- communist party held its own try’s hard-fought national protest Wednesday, demand- ta Banerjee of orchestrating rally. election. ing an impartial investigation attacks on Shah’s roadshow. Trouble erupted when More than a hundred into the incident. Government ministers joined Shah’s convoy drove past the people were arrested after “I could not recognize the a protest in Delhi which entrance to Calcutta Univer- street battles that forced Amit office when I stepped in to- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee greets her supporters as she takes part in a protest march blamed Banerjee’s party. sity, where TMC student wing Shah, president of the ruling day,” Gautam Kundu, the col- after a statue of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, a renaissance figure, was damaged during Tuesday’s clashes - Activist freed -”Has Ben- activists had gathered. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), lege principal, told AFP. “Bro- between BJP and TMC supporters in Kolkata, on Wednesday. (REUTERS) gal acquired a government of “TMC supporters started to leave an election rally in ken shards of glass lay all over gangsters? The attack on Amit throwing stones at the tail- the eastern metropolis under and a statue of Vidyasagar was classrooms when the attack outside the college as well as at dra Modi”, “Go Back BJP”. Shah’s peaceful rally by TMC end of the rally. A group of armed guard, police said. missing from the glass case. took place. We are shocked,” Calcutta University where stu- West Bengal state has been is deplorable,” Finance Minis- people then set two motor- A bust of renowned Ben- “They (the teachers) were he said. dents demonstrated with plac- hit by repeated violence be- ter Arun Jaitley said on Twit- bikes and a bicycle on fire,” gal reformer, Ishwar Chandra cowering in fear inside the Security was stepped up ards reading “Go Back Naren- tween the two parties during ter. Modi condemned what said witness Partha Sinha. 10 Thursday, May 16, 2019 Gulf / Middle East

Russia not ‘fire US orders non-emergency embassy brigade’ to save Iran deal: Putin AFP SOCHI, RUSSIA staff to leave Iraq amid Iran ‘threat’ PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said Moscow was sorry to see Iran’s nu- US says it has received intelligence on possible attacks by Iranian or Iranian-backed forces, targeting US bases in Iraq or Syria clear deal falling apart but stressed Russia was not “a AFP tivities across the Middle East. fire brigade” to “rescue eve- WASHINGTON But since the first US warning rything.” on May 5, the only activity seen Tensions have sharply THE US on Wednesday or- has been a still-mysterious “at- escalated between arch-ri- dered all non-emergency staff tack” Monday on four tankers vals Washington and Tehran to leave its embassy in Bagh- anchored off Fujairah, a UAE since US President Donald dad and consulate in Arbil, port at the strategically crucial Trump withdrew last year ramping up alarm over an al- entrance to the Gulf. from the Iran nuclear deal leged Iran threat even as allies One or more vessels in- which removed sanctions in appeared less than convinced. curred light hull damage, but exchange for curbs on Iran’s A senior Democratic sena- what caused the damage and nuclear programme. tor demanded President Don- who was behind it remains Putin spoke to reporters ald Trump’s administration unknown. after hosting US Secretary brief Congress on the Iran US allies in Iraq have re- of State Mike Pompeo in the threat, warning that the US frained from echoing Wash- Black Sea resort of Sochi on legislature has not approved ington’s warning cry. Major Tuesday for the highest-level military action against Tehran. General Chris Ghika, a Brit- bilateral talks in nearly a And Moscow expressed ish spokesman for Operation year. “We regret that the deal concerns that both Washing- Inherent Resolve, the coali- is falling apart,” Putin said ton and Tehran were danger- tion fighting the Islamic State following talks with Austrian ously stoking tensions, as the group, said Tuesday there was President Alexander van der Pentagon ramped up its forces no special heightened alert, and Bellen on Wednesday. in the Gulf with B-52 bombers, that OIR troops were always on “After the signing of the Patriot missiles and an aircraft guard against possible attacks. agreement Iran was and still carrier task force. After Ghika’s comments is the world’s most verifiable The embassy evacuation drew a sharp retort from the and transparent country in came 10 days after Trump’s US Central Command, Brit- this sense.” “Iran is fulfilling national security advisor John ain’s defense ministry said all of its obligations,” said Bolton announced the military Wednesday they have “long Putin, citing the Internation- deployment in response to in- been clear about our concerns al Atomic Energy Agency. telligence on an unspecified over Iran’s destabilising be- He urged Iran not to quit “imminent” plot by Iran to at- havior in the region”–while the 2015 agreement but add- tack US forces or allies. still not confirming any new ed there was only so much The State Department (File photo) US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks to the press at the US Embassy compound in Baghdad. imminent danger. Moscow could do. “Russia is warned Wednesday of numer- Germany and the Neth- not a fire brigade,” Putin said. ous “terrorist and insurgent Iran vows to defeat ‘American-Zionist alliance’ creased threat stream we are erlands said Wednesday they “We cannot rescue eve- groups” active in the country, seeing in Iraq.” Washington were suspending training rything that does not fully including “anti-US sectarian TEHRAN: Defence Minister Brigadier-General Amir Hatami vowed on Wednesday that Iran will force the “bit- says it has received intelligence of soldiers in Iraq; German depend on us. We’ve played militias” who could “threaten ter taste of defeat” onto the United States and Israel, the semi-official ISNA news agency reported. on possible attacks by Iranian defence ministry spokesman our part.” Putin also said US citizens and Western com- Hatami was speaking to Revolutionary Guards veterans in Tehran with tensions riding high a year after or Iranian-backed forces, pos- Jens Flosdorff said there that after Washington’s panies throughout Iraq.” The President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the Iran nuclear deal. The relations between the sibly targeting US bases in Iraq was “generally heightened withdrawal Europe could do warning did not mention Iran two countries have deteriorated even further in recent weeks as the Trump administration ratchets up pres- or Syria. alert, awareness” among sol- “nothing” to salvage the deal. specifically, but “anti-US sec- sure on Iran over alleged threats from the Islamic republic. Some observers speculate diers in the region, but gave Earlier Wednesday tarian militias” points to Iran- “The proud nation of Islamic Iran will once again... pass this sensitive period of time with its head held that Tehran is seeking to retali- no specifics. Separately, the Putin’s spokesman Dmit- backed groups. high, and force the bitter taste of defeat onto the American-Zionist alliance,” Hatami said, referring to the US ate to Washington’s decision in Netherlands’ defense minis- ry Peskov expressed con- A State Department and its ally Israel. The Iranian general said “the Americans have not held back from any plot and machina- April to designate the Islamic try said it was suspending a cern that tensions over spokesman said the departure tion against our country” since the Islamic revolution more than 40 years ago. Washington said on Saturday Revolutionary Guard Corps of training mission in Iraq due Iran escalated despite as- of non-emergency personnel that in response to the alleged threats from Iran it was deploying an amphibious assault ship and a Patriot Iran as a terrorist organization to “threats,” according to the surances from Pompeo. came in response to “the in- missile battery to bolster an aircraft carrier and B-52 bombers already sent to the region. (AFP) in an effort to stymie their ac- Dutch ANP news agency.

Fighting grips Yemen’s Hodeidah port, complicating peace moves UAE sentences three Lebanese REUTERS a lifeline for millions of Yem- Saudi Arabia says oil facility guard and the pullout was It did not say if they were DUBAI enis threatened by starvation going to plan. But both sides Yemeni troops or members of to heavy jail because of the war as it is the attacks target world supplies reported renewed clashes on an international military coali- HOUTHI fighters and Saudi- main entry point for food im- Wednesday, a day after the tion led by Saudi Arabia which terms: Amnesty backed pro-government forces ports and aid. RIYADH: Saudi Arabia, the world’s top crude exporter, said Wednes- Iran-aligned Houthi move- backs President Abd Rabbu battled in Yemen’s port city The Houthi withdrawal day that attacks on two of its tankers and a major pipeline tar- ment claimed responsibility Mansour Hadi’s Aden-based of Hodeidah on Wednesday, from Hodeidah and two other geted the security of global oil supplies. Drone attacks claimed by for a drone attack that Saudi government. AFP breaching a ceasefire and po- Red Sea ports began on Satur- Iran-aligned Yemeni rebels shut down one of the kingdom’s main Arabia said had hit two of its The coalition-backed BEIRUT tentially complicating a troop day and was the most signifi- oil pipelines on Tuesday, further ratcheting up Gulf tensions after oil pumping stations. forces said in a report that withdrawal agreement intend- cant advance yet in efforts to the mysterious sabotage of four ships, two of them Saudi tankers, Houthi-run media said Houthi fighters tried to in- AN Emirati court Wednesday ed to pave the way for wider end the four-year-old war. on Sunday. “The cabinet affirms that these acts of terrorism and pro-government forces had hit filtrate Hodeidah and the al- sentenced a Lebanese man peace talks. The United Nations said sabotage... do not only target the kingdom but also the security of various parts of Hodeidah city, Duraihmi area to its south but to life imprisonment and two Hodeidah port, which has on Tuesday the ports had world oil supplies and the global economy,” it said. (AFP) including the airport, with pro-government troops foiled compatriots to 10 years in been under Houthi control, is been handed over to a coast heavy and medium weapons. them. prison on charges of planning attacks for the Lebanese group Hezbollah, Amnesty said. Amnesty International Sudan military council, oppn said five other Lebanese de- Postponing S-400 not on agenda in talks with US: Turkey fendants, all of them Shiite inch closer to final agreement Muslims, were acquitted of REUTERS the aircraft, which Washington we will continue to share our the charge of planning to carry ANKARA says would be compromised by views. Once we agree on that, KHARTOUM: Sudan’s military rulers and an alliance of protest- out attacks for the Iran-backed the presence of the S-400s. we will decide if there will be a ers and opposition groups were set to meet on Wednesday to Shiite militant group. TURKEY is discussing with The United States and oth- working group or not,” Cavu- hash out the details of a sovereign council designed to steer “The absence of basic re- the United States setting up er NATO allies that own F-35s soglu told reporters in Ankara. the country towards democracy during a three-year transition. quirements of a fair trial, such a working group to assess the fear the radar on the system “The discussions are ongoing, The Transitional Military Council (TMC), which took over as having access to a lawyer, impact of its purchase of Rus- will learn how to spot and track there is nothing certain yet,” after overthrowing and jailing veteran President Omar al- strips today’s verdict of any sian missile defences systems, the jet, making it less able to he added. Bashir on April 11, has been holding intermittent talks with reliability or credibility,” said but will not delay their deliv- evade Russian weapons. On Monday, a source fa- the opposition Declaration of Freedom and Change Forces Lynn Maalouf, Amnesty’s ery, Foreign Minister Mevlut Ankara says US concerns miliar with the matter said (DFCF) for several weeks. Middle East research head. Cavusoglu said on Wednesday. are overstated and has been the United States had asked Early on Wednesday, they announced a deal on the composi- “The eight men were held Tensions between Turkey Turkish FM Mevlut Cavusoglu. pushing Washington to estab- Turkey to delay taking de- tion of a legislative council and the duration of the transition. in solitary confinement for and the United States are run- lish a working group to assess livery of the S-400 system, But they said they would continue talks on the key sticking over a year–this in itself can ning high over Ankara’s deci- officials say Turkey’s planned the risks the system would be currently scheduled for July, point of the make-up of the sovereign ruling council. Both sides amount to torture. They were sion to buy the S-400 missile purchase would jeopardise its posing to the F-35 jet. in return for potentially ap- expressed optimism that they could reach a final deal, with talks denied access to lawyers dur- defences, which are not com- role in building F-35 fighter “We are exchanging opin- proving the formation of the expected to resume on Wednesday evening. (REUTERS) ing the pre-trial interrogation,” patible with NATO systems. US jets as well as its purchase of ions on how this could work, working group. she said in a statement. Thousands of Palestinians demonstrate to mark ‘catastrophe’

AFP to Israel to Jerusalem, had set fires on the Israeli side of rounding the creation of Israel. clashes along the Gaza border GAZA CITY, PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES seen more than 60 Palestin- the fence. Israel’s military said This year’s protests came two for more than a year. ians killed by Israeli fire but around 10,000 “rioters and weeks after a deadly flare-up At least 293 Palestinians PALESTINIANS protested Wednesday’s were far smaller. demonstrators” were along the between Gaza militants and have been killed by Israeli fire Wednesday for the annual The clashes on Wednes- Gaza fence. Israel which threatened to spill in Gaza since the protests be- commemoration of what they day erupted along parts of “The rioters are setting into a new war. gan in March 2018. call the Nakba, or catastrophe, the border fence, with the tyres on fire and hurling rocks,” After two days a truce was The majority died dur- when hundreds of thousands health ministry in Hamas- it said in a statement. “A num- reached under which Israel ing the often-violent weekly were expelled or fled during run Gaza reporting 65 people ber of explosive devices have is meant to ease its blockade protests, though others were the 1948 war surrounding the injured, including 16 with been hurled within the Gaza of the strip in exchange for killed in Israeli air strikes or creation of Israel. gunshot wounds. Strip as well, and a number of calm, according to Hamas by tank fire in response to vio- Thousands gathered at Protesters largely avoided attempts have been made to officials. Israel has not com- lence from Gaza. various locations along the approaching the fence, a jour- approach the security fence.” mented on the truce. Six Israelis have been killed volatile border fence between nalist said. The journalist on It said “troops are responding Bassem Naim, a senior in Gaza-related violence over Israel and the Gaza Strip, while the border saw a number of with riot dispersal means.” Palestinians stand near smoke billowing from fields caused by Hamas figure, said at a protest the same time period. crowds also demonstrated in kites being floated across the In the West Bank city of inflammable material attached to balloons flown from eastern site east of Gaza City the “truce Violence peaked on May the occupied West Bank. border and a fire breaking out Ramallah, protesters held up Gaza Strip, on Wednesday. (EPA-EFE) understandings played a role 14, 2018 when 62 Palestinians Protests and clashes in inside Israeli territory. giant paper keys to symbolise in controlling the demonstra- were killed by Israeli fire as Gaza a year earlier, which Palestinians in Gaza have their will to return to the lands don, now located inside Israel. than 700,000 Palestinians fled tions” on Wednesday. tens of thousands approached coincided with the controver- regularly used kites with fire- and homes they were expelled Palestinians commemorate or were expelled from their Separately, there have the border, with many seeking sial move of the US embassy bombs attached to them to from or were forced to aban- the Nakba every year. More land during the 1948 war sur- also been regular protests and to breach the fence. Europe / Americas Thursday, May 16, 2019 11 Anarchists throw paint at US Merkel says she and Macron ‘wrestle’ on policy issues ambassador’s home in Greece AFP deteriorated in recent months, to enter the National Assem- AFP protest”. The vandalism was BERLIN Merkel replied: “No. Not at all.” bly.” Merkel also said there had ATHENS claimed by radical anarchist Instead Merkel insisted that been cases of bad timing, point- group Rubicon in support of GERMAN Chancellor Angela Berlin and Paris agreed “natu- ing out that while Macron was GREEK radical anarchists on Dimitris Koufodinas, a jailed Merkel said Wednesday that rally on the big issues”, adding pushing for major European re- Wednesday threw paint out- prominent member of the far- she and French President that “this is how we accomplish forms, she was engaged in half side the home of the American left Greek extremist organisa- Emmanuel Macron “wrestle” much for Europe, even today”. a year of coalition building after ambassador to Greece in sup- tion November 17. on policy and have differ- As an example, she cited 2017 elections. port of a jailed far-left assas- A video posted by the ent outlooks, but tended to “enormous progress” in de- Merkel rejected the ac- sin, the group said. group showed a group of mo- cooperate and find compro- fence policy, saying that “we de- cusation that, in comparison “I woke up to more child- torcyclists throwing black and mises in the end. cided to develop a fighter plane to reformist Macron, she had ish vandalism this morning red paint at the residence’s “Of course, we wrestle with and a tank together”. been a brake on change in Eu- outside the residence and outer enclosure. each other,” Merkel said about (File photo) France’s President Emmanuel Macron and German Chan- She did, however, point ropean policy. will continue to work with Police have detained nine relations between the core EU cellor Angela Merkel speak during the informal meeting of European to different political cultures, “We always find a mid- Greek authorities to punish people in connection with leaders who have disagreed Union leaders in Sibiu, Romania. saying: “I am the chancellor dle way,” the chancellor said, the culprits according to law,” Wednesday’s incident. Rubi- recently on issues from how of a coalition government and adding that Germany too had ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt con has carried out a host of the bloc should handle Brexit in mentality between us and speaking to the Sueddeutsche much more committed to par- “launched a whole series of ini- said in a tweet. “Destruction similar attacks on foreign em- to arms exports and climate differences in our understand- Zeitung. Asked whether her liament than the French presi- tiatives”, including in African of property is not peaceful bassies in recent years. policy. “There are differences ing of our roles,” she added, relationship with Macron had dent, who is not even allowed development projects.

NEWS IN BRIEF Congress has no right to Republicans try to spark ‘do-over’ of Russia probe, Polish ambassador spat at in Israel amid rising tensions says White House counsel WARSAW: Poland’s ambas- REUTERS sador to Israel was spat at US top court showdown WASHINGTON while sitting in his car in Tel Aviv, Israeli police said, CONGRESS has no right to and the Polish government conduct a “do-over” of Special condemned the incident, Counsel Robert Mueller’s Rus- which coincided with ris- over access to abortion sia probe, the White House said ing tensions between the in a letter blasting House Dem- two countries. “I am very ocrats’ “sweeping” requests for worried to hear of a racist documents as an effort to har- attack on @PLinIsrael am- ass political opponents. bassador @mmagierowski. The May 15 letter from Poland strongly condemns White House counsel Pat Cipol- this xenophobic act of ag- lone to House Judiciary Com- gression. Violence against mittee chair Jerrold Nadler US President Donald Trump. diplomats or any other citi- takes the view that the commit- zens should never be toler- tee’s probe serves no legitimate long effort in favor of political ated,” Polish Prime Minister legislative purpose. theater pre-ordained to reach a Mateusz Morawiecki wrote The letter was drafted in preconceived and false result,” in a tweet on Wednesday. response to Nadler’s March 4 Cipollone’s 12-page letter said. (REUTERS) request for documents from A spokesman for Nadler did not the White House for a congres- immediately respond to a re- sional investigation of allega- quest for comment. tions of obstruction of justice, The documents requested public corruption and other by the Committee relate to eve- abuses of power. Cipollone rything from the contents of Mexico gives asked the committee to narrow Trump’s meetings with Russian its “sweeping” request and pro- President Putin to his commu- ‘protection’ vide a legislative purpose, and nications with former White said many documents would be House counsel Donald Mc- to Venezuelan entitled to be withheld under Gahn, the firing of former White executive privilege. House national security advisor oppn lawmaker “The White House will not Michael Flynn and former FBI participate in the committee’s director James Comey, and pos- AFP ‘investigation’ that brushes aside sible pardons for Trump associ- MEXICO CITY the conclusions of the Depart- ates who pleaded guilty to crimes ment of Justice after a two-year- stemming from the probe. THE Mexican government said Tuesday that its embas- sy in Venezuela has taken in opposition lawmaker Franco Manuel Casella to provide May ‘sure’ lawmakers will want him “protection and safety,” even as Mexico City insists it to deliver Brexit in June vote is not meddling in the Ven- ezuelan crisis. (File photo) Anti-abortion activists participate in the ‘March for Life,’ an annual event to mark the anniversary of the 1973 Supreme Court case REUTERS not reached a compromise “In line with its diplomatic Roe v. Wade, which legalised abortion in the US, outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC. LONDON agreement with the govern- tradition, the government of ment, a spokesman for the Mexico received National As- preme Court. “It’s designed in BRITISH Prime Minister party said on Wednesday. sembly deputy Franco Manuel Opponents of abortion rights are hoping Albama latest to every way to do just that,” said Theresa May said she was The government has Casella today at its diplomatic the nation’s highest court to overturn its restrict abortion Terri Collins, the Republican confident lawmakers would been in talks with Labour for residence in Caracas to pro- The latest state to pass state senator who sponsored want to deliver Brexit when weeks in an attempt to find a vide him protection and safe- landmark decision in Roe vs Wade the Alabama bill. The Repub- legislation to secure Britain’s way forward on brexit. So far ty,” the Mexican Foreign Min- abortion restrictions is lican bid to force a showdown departure from the Europe- a deal has not been reached istry said in a statement. AFP a near-total ban on ending a Alabama, where the state over Roe vs Wade comes as an Union comes before par- but the government has now The foreign ministry add- WASHINGTON pregnancy, even in cases of senate approved legislation President Donald Trump is liament next month. said it plans to bring forward ed that Mexico “reiterates its rape and incest. Under the bill, by a 25-6 vote on Tuesday ramping up for a 2020 re-elec- “I’m sure that when MPs the Withdrawal Agreement commitment to respect, pro- REPUBLICAN-LED legisla- doctors who perform abor- that places a near-total tion campaign with abortion as come to look at that and they Bill in early June. tect and promote the human tures in state after state are tions could face between 10 ban on ending a pregnancy, a hot-button issue. come to vote for that, they “For there to be Labour rights of all people, regardless passing bills restricting abor- and 99 years in prison. The even in cases of rape and The Supreme Court has pre- will recognise that we have a support for this bill there of their political affinity.” The tion access in a bid to even- legislation is now awaiting incest. Under the bill, doc- viously reaffirmed a woman’s duty in parliament to deliver would need to be agreement Mexican government reiter- tually challenge the 1973 US the signature of Kay Ivey, the tors who perform abortions constitutional right to an abor- on the result of the refer- and we haven’t got that agree- ated the position of non-in- Supreme Court ruling allow- state’s Republican governor. could face between 10 and tion, but some anti-abortion endum and deliver Brexit,” ment,” the spokesman said. tervention in the Venezuelan ing a woman to terminate a Last week, the Republican 99 years in prison. The leg- activists believe the time may she told reporters in Paris, There is an under ap- conflict that the government pregnancy. governor of Georgia signed have come to turn the tables. where she had been meeting preciation of the risk Britain of leftist President Andres Opponents of abortion into law a ban on abortion islation is now awaiting the Since taking office, Trump has other leaders to discuss on- could leave the European Manuel Lopez Obrador has rights are hoping that the from the moment a fetal heart- signature of Kay Ivey, the appointed two conservative jus- line extremism. Union without a deal later maintained since he took of- moves will prompt the nation’s beat is detected. Georgia thus state’s Republican governor. tices–Neil Gorsuch and Brett May declined to answer this year, brexit minister fice on December 1. highest court, which now has a became the sixth US state to Kavanaugh–and liberal mem- directly when asked if she Stephen Barclay said on “The government reaf- conservative majority, to over- outlaw abortion after roughly bers of the court are now out- would resign if lawmak- Wednesday. firms its position of non- turn its landmark decision in six weeks of gestation. All of the state bans have numbered five to four. ers fail to support the bill. “There is an under ap- intervention, its openness to Roe vs Wade. Ohio, Mississippi, Ken- either been blocked by a judge Conservative-leaning Meanwhile, Britain’s oppo- preciation that no deal can dialogue and its firm com- The latest state to pass tucky, Iowa and North Dako- or are headed for the courts, Chief Justice John Roberts sition Labour Party cannot still happen,” he told a com- mitment to collaborate in abortion restrictions is Ala- ta have enacted similar laws, and some of their backers have is seen as the potential swing support legislation to ratify mittee of lawmakers from finding a democratic, peace- bama, where the state senate while electoral powerhouses said that’s exactly what they vote if the constitutionality Prime Minister Theresa the House of Lords, the up- ful solution through dia- approved legislation by a 25-6 Florida and Texas are con- want–for the issue to go all the of abortion eventually comes May’s brexit deal if it has per house of parliament. logue,” the statement read. vote on Tuesday that places sidering following suit. way to the nine-member Su- before the court.

France grants asylum to wife of 65 migrants rescued off Libya; Salvini says Italy won’t take them DPA League party, argues that a ex-Interpol chief charged in China ROME tough stance on migration is necessary to discourage ille- REUTERS where the organisation is based. dependent body and complied GERMAN charity Sea-Watch gal immigration from Africa. PARIS Days later, Interpol said he had with French and international rescued 65 migrants off the He has also sharpened resigned as its president. Chi- law. In March, China’s ruling coast of Libya on Wednes- his anti-immigration rhetoric FRANCE has granted asylum nese prosecutors this month Communist Party said its own day, but Italy’s hardline Inte- amid frantic campaigning for to the wife of a former head of filed formal charges against investigation into Meng found rior Minister Matteo Salvini next week’s European Parlia- the international police coop- him, accusing him of abuse of he spent lavish amounts of state vowed not to let them reach ment elections, scheduled in eration agency Interpol, after he power and taking bribes. funds, abused his power and re- Italian shores. Italy for May 26. was charged in his native China Grace Meng’s lawyer Em- fused to follow party decisions. The migrants were picked The Sea-Watch 3 ship, with corruption, the wife’s law- manuel Marsigny said she had His wife has dismissed the up in international waters, Italian Deputy Premier and Interior Minister, Matteo Salvini (centre) which sails under a Dutch yer said on Wednesday. applied for asylum in France allegations and said his ar- about 55 kilometres north of speaks during an election campaign rally of his Lega in Veroli, Italy, flag, resumed rescue opera- Grace Meng first reported and her application was ap- rest was politically motivated. the western port of Zuwara, on Wednesday. (EPA-EFE) tions this month after being in October that her husband proved. The French Foreign Speaking in Beijing, Chinese and are all safe, a Sea-Watch temporarily grounded due to Meng Hongwei had gone miss- Ministry did not comment on Foreign Ministry spokesman spokesman said. them getting near Italian migrant rescue boats],” Sal- Dutch authorities’ concerns ing after travelling back to Chi- the outcome of the case but said Geng Shuang said he was una- “I have just signed an IN- territorial waters. Our ports vini tweeted in response. Sal- over its compliance with na from their home in France the decision was made by an in- ware of the specifics. JUNCTION ORDER against are, and remain, closed [to vini, who leads the far-right safety regulations. ‘Tesla’s solar factory exports most of its cells’ PAGE 14

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DOW25,698.68 QE 9,864.26 SENSEX 37,114.88 GOLD 1,297.00 QFC hosts leading Fintech firms at +166.63 PTS +65.52 PTS -203.65 PTS +0.05% UK roundtable PAGE 14 PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 14.80 BRENT 71.94 +0.98% WTI 62.21 +0.70% SILVER -0.08% Ooredoo jumps to 41st spot in world’s top 50 telecom brands The company’s brand value jumps to $3.7 billion

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OOREDOO Group has again been listed in the Telecoms Qatar is one of the 24 countries classified as Emerging Markets by MSCI. 300 2019 report as one of the top 50 telecommunications brands in the world, with a brand value of $3.7 billion, the company announced in a statement on Wednesday. MSCI includes 3 Qatari The Qatar-based telecom- munications provider jumped to 41st position in the top 50 rankings, from 43rd last year, reporting a growth of 12 per- cent in brand value. Ooredoo Group CEO Sheikh Saud bin Nasser al Thani stocks in its EM Index Ooredoo Group also maintained its Brand Rating status of AA+, with a Brand Sheikh Saud bin Nasser al MPHC, QFLS added to MSCI EM Index (large and mid-cap); QAMC enters EM Small Cap Strength Index (BSI) of 77.4, Thani said, “We are delighted up from 74.7 in the previous to confirm that, yet again, TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK year. We aim to become data we are among the top 50 tel- DOHA Industry valuation and experience leaders across ecommunications brands in strategy consultancy Brand our global footprint, the world, recognising our IN a move which will help to This development would Finance produces the rank- enhancing people’s digital significant achievements in attract additional foreign in- ings list each year according the world of telecommunica- vestment to the Qatar Stock enhance liquidity in the to valuations of telecommu- lives and ensuring tions. Exchange (QSE), the MSCI market and contribute to nications companies world- everyone can enjoy the “We have a phenomenal has announced the inclusion the flow of medium-and wide. Ooredoo Supernet and the leadership team, backed by of Qatar’s three listed com- long-term foreign Brands are first evaluated benefits it brings, and we the visionary support of our panies in the MSCI Emerging investments to determine their strength - are rightfully proud to be board of governors and our Markets (EM) Index upon its based on factors such as mar- leaders in Qatar, and we are recent review. It will take ef- QSE CEO Rashid bin Ali al keting investment, familiar- leading the way in the proud our efforts are ac- fect from May 28, QSE said in Mansoori ity, loyalty, staff satisfaction journey towards full knowledged by industry ana- a statement on Wednesday. and corporate reputation - commercial 5G lysts in this way.” The Qatari companies and this strength is then used Sheikh Saud said, “We which will be added to the companies, especially in view to determine the proportion Ooredoo Group CEO Sheikh continue to expand and MSCI Emerging Markets of the fact that these foreign of a business’s revenue that Saud bin Nasser al Thani evolve, reaching new custom- Index (large and mid-cap) investment portfolios seek to is contributed by the brand. ers and new markets around are Mesaieed Petrochemi- invest in the Qatari market, Information gained from the world with new and in- cal (MPHC) and Qatar Fuel QSE CEO Rashid bin Ali al Mansoori which is characterised for be- both processes then forms ing complete digitalisation novative technology. We aim (QFLS). The current QSE ing safe and stable investment the basis of the rankings of programme, and significant to become data experience companies included in this in- panies included in MSCI EM CEO Rashid bin Ali al Man- environment. the world’s most valuable tel- investment is being made in leaders across our global dex are Qatar National Bank Small-Cap Index are the Gulf soori, said, “We are proud of Qatar is one of the 24 ecommunications brands. networks – most notably 5G, footprint, enhancing people’s (QNBK), Industries Qatar International Services Com- the performance of Qatari listed countries classified as Emerg- Brand Finance has pre- in which the telco leader is digital lives and ensuring eve- (IQCD), Qatar Islamic Bank pany (GISS), Gulf Warehous- companies as evidenced by the ing Markets by MSCI. viously noted the consistent a global pioneer – as well as ryone can enjoy the Ooredoo (QIBK), Masraf Al Rayan ing (GWCS), Medicare Group inclusion of various Qatari com- In the MSCI Emerging increase in Ooredoo Group’s in efforts to ensure complete Supernet and the benefits it (MARK), Ooredoo (ORDS), (MCGS), Al Meera Consumer panies in the MSCI EM index. market classification there are brand value since the com- customer satisfaction. brings, and we are rightfully Qatar Electricity & Water Goods Company (MERS), “This development would three segments: large, mid and pany began its global brand Ooredoo Group’s total proud to be leading the way in Company (QEWS), Commer- Mazaya Qatar (MRDS), Qa- enhance liquidity in the mar- small-cap companies. roll-out in 2013, with the brand value has grown from the journey towards full com- cial Bank of Qatar (CBQK), tar First Bank (QFBQ), Qa- ket and contribute to the flow The first two segments are telecommunications opera- less than $1 billion to more mercial 5G. Barwa Real Estate (BRES), tar Industrial Manufacturing of medium and long-term for- defined as Standard segment tor now active in 10 markets than $3 billion, and it is now “Our brand is going from and Qatar Insurance (QATI). (QIMD), Qatar National Ce- eign investments.” as captured by the well-known across the Middle East, North becoming one of the most strength to strength and we Qatar Aluminum Manu- ment (QNCD), United Devel- Mansoori said he hoped MSCI Emerging Markets In- Africa and Southeast Asia. widely recognised communi- look forward to consolidat- facturing Company (QAMC) opment Company (UDCD), that the development will open dex that covers approximately Major corporate devel- cations brands in the world ing our position as one of will enter MSCI EM Small Cap and Vodafone Qatar (VFQS). the door to the flow of invest- 85 percent of the free float-ad- opments are being under- today. the world’s top 50 telecoms Index effective at the close of Terming the announce- ments of global portfolios to justed market capitalisation in taken, including an ongo- Ooredoo Group CEO brands this year.” May 28. The current QSE com- ment as a positive step, QSE invest in the shares of Qatari each of the 24 countries. QNB 1st bank in Qatar to open branch in Msheireb Metro Station TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA Msheireb Station is also vital as one end of the QATAR National Bank (QNB) Gold line connects pas- has become the first bank in sengers to all the Fifa Qatar to open a branch in the 2022 World Cup stadiums Msheireb Metro Station, the bank announced in a state- linked by Metro sites ment on Wednesday. The opening of the new The Msheireb Station is in branch is testament of QNB’s the heart of the Doha Metro keenness to provide its cus- with the Red, Green and Gold tomers with easy access to lines all meeting at this point, leading banking services any- and it’s also one of the world’s where in Qatar or through its biggest metro stations. international network, the Msheireb Station is statement said. also vital as one end of the The new branch is the lat- Gold line connects passen- est addition to the Group’s gers to all the Fifa 2022 World network of local branches, Cup stadiums linked by Metro which cover all parts of Qa- sites, thus forming a hub for tar and continue to expand the crowds attending the glob- to all emerging regions in the al sporting event, the state- country. ment said. Qatar National Bank officials and staff at the new branch in Msheireb Metro Station on Wednesday. Economy & Business Thursday, May 16, 2019 13 Weak US retail sales in April point to slowing economy

REUTERS which has triggered a massive gaining 0.2 percent in April. month’s weakness suggested mentum in part as the boost WASHINGTON stock market sell-off. Retail sales in April increased the pickup in consumption from last year’s $1.5 trillion Economists have warned 3.1 percent from a year ago. could be moderate. tax cut package fades. US retail sales unexpectedly the trade tensions could un- US financial markets were Morgan Stanley cut its In April, sales at auto deal- fell in April as households cut dercut growth. Following the little moved by the data. consumer spending growth erships dropped 1.1 percent back on purchases of motor retail sales report, some econ- Excluding automobiles, estimate for the second quar- after accelerating 3.2 percent vehicles and a range of other omists trimmed their second- gasoline, building materials tet to a 1.6 percent annualized in the prior month. Online and goods, pointing to a slowdown quarter growth estimates. and food services, retail sales rate from a 2.0 percent pace. mail-order retail sales dropped in economic growth after a tem- The Commerce Depart- were unchanged in April after The bank lowered its second- 0.2 percent last month. porary boost from exports and ment said retail sales slipped an upwardly revised 1.1 per- quarter GDP growth estimate Sales at building materi- inventories in the first quarter. 0.2 percent last month. Data cent acceleration in March. to a 1.2 percent rate from a 1.5 als and garden equipment The economy’s outlook for March was revised slightly These so-called core retail percent pace. and supplies dealers tumbled was also dimmed by other up to show retail sales surg- sales correspond most closely Consumer spending grew 1.9 percent. Receipts at cloth- data on Wednesday showing ing 1.7 percent, the largest in- with the consumer spending Shoppers walk outside the Macy’s store at Manhattan’s Herald Square at a 1.2 percent annualized ing stores slipped 0.2 percent, a decline in industrial produc- crease since September 2017, component of gross domestic in New York. (File photo) (AFP) rate in the first quarter, the likely reflecting deep price tion last month. The weak re- instead of the previously re- product. slowest in a year. The econo- discounting by retailers trying ports came in the midst of an ported 1.6 percent jump. They were previously re- spending accounts for more core retail sales set consumer my grew at a 3.2 percent pace to work off excess inventory. escalating trade war between Economists polled by Reu- ported to have soared 1.0 than two-thirds of economic spending on an upward trajec- in the January-March quarter. Households also spent less on the United States and China, ters had forecast retail sales percent in March. Consumer activity. While March’s strong tory in the second quarter, last The economy is losing mo- personal grooming. China’s Alibaba Oil supply drops as Iran Q1 revenue jumps 51% to $13.6 bn sanctions bite, says IEA

AFP long-term growth,” Chief Ex- The IEA said Iranian SHANGHAI ecutive Officer Daniel Zhang said in the statement. crude output fell in CHINESE e-commerce Alibaba has been pour- leader Alibaba on Wednes- ing money into what it calls April to 2.6 mn bpd, day announced revenue for “new retail”, which optimises the lowest level in the latest quarter that beat in-store sales and service us- analyst estimates, indicat- ing data culled online. over five years ing that the Sino-US trade Alibaba dominates Chi- tiff and a slowing domestic na’s rapidly expanding con- AFP economy were having little sumer culture and its cor- PARIS impact on the bottom line. porate results are typically Revenue for the Janu- closely watched for any signs THE world’s oil supply fell last ary-March period rose 51 that a Chinese economic de- month, the International En- percent year on year to 93.5 celeration and the US-China ergy Agency said Wednesday, billion yuan ($13.6 billion), trade tensions were turning amid rising global tensions as a company statement said, off shoppers. US sanctions on Iran tightened outpacing an average analyst Earlier on Wednesday, and OPEC+ members pro- estimate of 91.7 billion yuan Hong Kong-listed Chinese duced less crude in line with compiled by Bloomberg social media and gaming gi- their pact. News. ant Tencent announced that In its latest monthly report Net profit was 25.8 bil- its quarterly profit also beat on the global oil market, the lion yuan, up more than expectations. Paris-based IEA said that while three-fold compared to the Tencent said its commer- geopolitics and industry dis- same period a year earlier. cial-payment services and ruptions were clouding the out- Revenue in the Hang- digital content business lines look it believes that the market zhou-based company’s core helped offset a government balance is set to flip from sur- e-commerce segment, which crackdown on its cash-cow plus into deficit, a development accounts for the vast major- gaming segment. that would favour efforts by oil ity of its business, jumped Alibaba was on Tues- producing nations to keep pric- 54 percent, while the smaller day named the world’s most es high. but fast-growing cloud com- valuable retail brand outside Tensions have been mount- Al Marzoqah tanker is seen off the Port of Fujairah, UAE recently. (REUTERS) puting unit surged 76 per- the US, according to rank- ing in recent days after the cent. ings by global marketing and mysterious sabotage of several The IEA said Iranian crude for the global benchmark Brent experienced at the end of 2018 “Our cloud and data communications group WPP tankers in the Gulf and drone oil output fell in April to 2.6 mil- crude are little changed from and beginning of 2019. technology and tremendous and research and consulting attacks claimed by Iran-aligned lion barrels per day (mbd), the one month ago. “Rising trade tensions, traction in new retail have firm Kantar. Yemen rebels shut down one of lowest level in over five years, With fresh economic data however, represent the main enabled us to continuously Their report put Alibaba Saudi Arabia’s major oil pipe- and could tumble in May to lev- and forecasts now available, threat to the currently fragile transform the way busi- ahead of McDonald’s, Home lines. els not seen since the 1980s war IEA trims oil the IEA trimmed its forecast rebound,” it warned as the dis- nesses operate in China and Depot, Nike and Louis Vuit- Saudi Energy Minister with Iraq. for growth in global oil demand pute between the United States other emerging markets, ton, and it was the only Asian Khalid al Falih called the pipe- In a table with data from demand this year to an increase of 1.3 and China deepened. which will contribute to our brand in the top 10. line attacks, which did not halt energy sector intelligence firm The IEA trimmed its forecast mbd, primarily due to a slow The United States last week exports despite the temporary Kpler, Iranian exports are seen start of the year. raised tariffs on $200 billion shutdown of the pipeline, an as plunging to roughly 0.5 mbd for growth in global oil However, it said: “slower worth of Chinese imports, with “act of terrorism... that not only in May from around 1.4 mbd in demand this year to an demand growth is likely to be China responding with in- targets the kingdom but also April. increase of 1.3 mbd, primarily short-lived, as we believe that creased duties on $60 billion of the security of oil supplies to The supply disruptions, due to a slow start of the year the pace will pick up during the US goods. the world and the global econ- including those from crisis-hit rest of the year.” The administration of US omy”. Venezuela, come as OPEC and The lower demand in the President Donald Trump is Meanwhile, the UAE has its allies including Russia, of- Nevertheless, it said: first quarter of the year means considering whether to put tar- said four ships were damaged ten called OPEC+, are pushing “there have been clear and, in that the oil market likely re- iffs on another $300 billion in Sunday in “sabotage attacks” forward with their latest pact to the IEA’s view, very welcome mained in surplus despite ef- Chinese goods, which would off the emirate of Fujairah, on restrain production. signals from other producers forts by OPEC+ to eliminate the mean nearly all imports from the mouth of the Hormuz, a key After a production glut lead that they will step in to replace glut, the IEA said, adding that it China would face tariffs. transit point for oil tankers. to prices dropping last year Iran’s barrels, albeit gradually is “highly likely” it will flip into Citing estimates that a full The incidents follow the they agreed in December to in response to requests from deficit this quarter. blown trade war would dent expiration at the beginning of trim production once again. customers.” But the IEA’s outlook is global economic and trade May of waivers the US granted The IEA said the OPEC+ It noted that despite the based on the general assump- growth, the IEA said it would Jack Ma, chairman of Alibaba in Paris on Wednesday. (REUTERS) eight major importers of Ira- nations produced 0.44 mbd supply uncertainty and a brief tion that global economic activ- have “negative implications” nian oil. less than their target in April. run up to $75 per barrel, prices ity picks up from the soft patch for oil demand.

Ford to build more Lincolns for Chinese market locally Driverless e-truck starts deliveries in Sweden REUTERS over established truckmakers SWEDEN Tech brilliance as the T-Pod straddles the two REUTERS biggest sector transformations: BEIJING RESEMBLING the helmet of a The T-Pod is level 4 autono- digitisation and electrification, Star Wars stormtrooper, a driv- mous, the second highest CEO Jochen Thewes said. FORD Motor Co plans to start erless electric truck began daily category, and uses a Nvidia “We believe that Einride is production of new luxury Lin- freight deliveries on a public Drive platform to process the best concept out there for coln models in China for that road in Sweden on Wednesday, visual data in real time. An now,” he said. market as they are launched, in what developer Einride and The T-Pod is level 4 auton- starting with the new Corsair logistics customer DB Schenker operator, sitting miles away, omous, the second highest cat- later this year, to benefit from described as a world first. can supervise and control egory, and uses a Nvidia Drive lower costs and avoid the risk Robert Falck, the CEO of up to 10 vehicles at once platform to process visual data of tariffs, a top executive said Swedish start-up Einride, said in real time. An operator, sit- on Monday. and avoiding tariffs in the bur- the company was in partner- ting miles away, can supervise “It’s a huge, huge opportu- geoning trade war between the ship talks with major suppliers ward,” he said, adding he hoped and control up to 10 vehicles at nity for Lincoln because we see United States and China. to help scale production and to seal a deal by next year. once. China as Ground Zero for Lin- Shanks said all new Lin- deliver orders, and the firm did Falck said Einride, whose Thewes said the rollout of coln given the size of the mar- coln models, with the excep- not rule out future tie-ups with investors include ex-Daimler Swedish start-up Einride driverless electric truck is seen in Jonkoping 5G technology, vital for elec- ket and how well the brand has tion of the Navigator assem- large truckmakers. Asia trucks head Marc Llisto- on Wednesday. (REUTERS) trification, was lagging. For been received,” Chief Finan- bled in Louisville, Kentucky, “This public road permit is sella, is also courting investors Schenker’s pilot with Einride, cial Officer Bob Shanks said at will also be produced in China. a major milestone ... and it is a for an ongoing Series A fund- Einride’s T-Pod is 26 pany Svenska Retursystem and Ericsson and Telia had to con- a Goldman Sachs conference He declined to say how step to commercialising auton- raising, often a company’s first tonnes when full and does not five Fortune 500 retail com- struct two new towers. in New York. much Ford will save through omous technology on roads,” sizable one. It previously raised have a driver cabin, which it panies, underpinning its am- The T-Pod has permission Ford has lower levels of lo- localized production. the former Volvo executive told $10 million. estimates reduces road freight bition to have 200 vehicles in to make short trips - between calized production than rivals Ford has been struggling Reuters. Auto alliances are on the operating costs by around 60 operation by the end of 2020. a warehouse and a terminal General Motors Co or Volk- to revive sales in China, the “Since we’re a software and rise to share the cost of electric percent versus a diesel truck Freight operators are un- - on a public road in an indus- swagen AG, who make more automaker’s second biggest operational first company, a and autonomous technology. with a driver. der pressure to reduce delivery trial area in Jonkoping, cen- vehicles in China for Chinese market. Ford sales slumped 37 partnership with a manufactur- Ford has vowed to invest $500 Besides Schenker, Einride times, cut emissions and face a tral Sweden, at up to 5 km/hr, consumers, benefiting from percent in 2018, after a 6 per- ing company is something that million in US electric utility has orders from German gro- growing shortage of drivers. documents from the transport lower labor and material costs, cent decline in 2017. we see as a core moving for- truck startup Rivian. cer Lidl, Swedish delivery com- Schenker picked Einride authority show. 14 Thursday, May 16, 2019 Economy & Business Wall Street gains QFC hosts leading Fintech on optimism over firms at UK roundtable possible delay Senior executives discuss how Qatar and UK can work together to leverage Fintech to its maximum potential in Qatar in auto tariffs drive the tone.” Trump is expected Stocks came under pres- sure earlier in the day after US to delay decision by retail sales unexpectedly fell in up to six months April as households cut back on purchases of motor vehicles, REUTERS indicating a moderation in eco- NEW YORK nomic activity. Worries about slowing US stocks gained ground on growth were reinforced by a Wednesday after a report that drop in industrial production President Donald Trump was last month. Data from China set to delay a decision to im- also showed surprisingly weak pose auto tariffs, offering res- growth in retail sales and in- pite to markets worried about dustrial output for April, add- slowing global growth after a ing pressure on the country to batch of weak economic data. roll out more stimulus. The deadline to decide on tariffs is May 18, but Trump is expected to delay it by up to six months, sources told Reuters. Automakers Ford Motor Co, and General Motors Co gained about 1 percent on the news. Key points Meanwhile, Treasury Sec- ● retary Steven Mnuchin said Automakers GM and Ford he will likely travel to Beijing rise 1% on tariff news soon to continue trade talks ● Indexes up: Dow 0.47%, with China. S&P 0.57%, Nasdaq 0.95% “We got some support ● Trade talks likely to continue from Mnuchin comments and in Beijing, says Mnuchin QFC Managing Director of Financial Sector Office Henk Jan Hoogendoorn during a discussion at the Qatar-UK Fintech roundtable inLondon recently. then auto tariffs, that is a posi- tive development as there was TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK media, digital, sports and finan- says Hoogendoorn. by 2022 up from $2.2 trillion fear that tariffs would stretch At 12:38 am ET, the Dow DOHA cial services as part of further- Diversification Ahmed Hafez, Head of Re- in 2016, with around 1,400 Is- to auto imports,” said Paul Jones Industrial Average was ing its contribution to Qatar’s finitiv Qatar, stressed that there lamic financial institutions now Brigandi, managing director up 119.14 points, or 0.47 per- THE Qatar Financial Centre economic diversification efforts. ● The QFC recently unveiled are tremendous opportunities operating across 80 countries, of portfolio management at cent, at 25,651.19. The S&P (QFC), one of the world’s lead- Furthermore, the QFC is home its multi-pronged strategy, for Islamic Fintech and Islamic according to a Refinitiv report. Direxion Funds in New York. 500 was up 16.28 points, or ing and fastest growing onshore to several fintech firms, includ- focusing on new clusters banking institutions taking up Abdul Haseeb Basit, Co- Concerns that the trade 0.57 percent, at 2,850.69 and business and financial centres, ing Goals101 Data Solutions, such as media, digital, Islamic Fintech to reach out Founder and Principal at dispute could be protracted the Nasdaq Composite was up hosted a panel discussion enti- India’s leading fintech and Big and improve the attractiveness Elipses said: “The bilateral and may impact the global 73.64 points, or 0.95 percent, tled ‘Qatar-UK Fintech round- Data Technology platform. sports and financial services of their products. The Islamic relationship between the UK economy have kept investors at 7,808.13. table’ in partnership with Qatar Ibrahim Mohammed Has- ● The QFC is home to banking and finance industry and Qatar is important for the on edge over the past couple of Technology shares gained Development Bank (QDB) and san, Executive Director of In- several fintech firms, currently reaches approxi- Islamic Finance and wider fi- days, and has put the bench- 0.9 percent, providing the big- Refinitiv, in London. vestments, Qatar Development mately 100 million customers nancial services sector. We mark S&P index 3.6 percent gest boost to markets. A more Strong participation of sen- Bank, shared details on Qatar’s including Goals101 Data worldwide while the potential are delighted to support Qatar below its all-time high reached than 2.5 percent gain in shares ior executives was secured from Fintech Strategy in a presenta- Solutions, India’s leading market is six times that. This through showcasing the Qatar two weeks ago. of Facebook Inc and Alphabet key Fintech organisations and tion which further highlighted fintech and Big Data gap can also be tapped through FinTech Strategy and building “The truth is that we are Inc lifted the communication high-level decision makers such the measures taken by QDB to Technology platform Fintech. Qatar, through QFC, the links to allow FinTech firms, closer to a trade deal than services sector by 1.3 percent, as QFC, QDB and QCB, among promote the development and is well positioned to make use including Islamic FinTech firms none. Investors around the the most among the major others, discussing how the two adoption of Fintech. to Qatar’s financial landscape, of these opportunities develop- to access both markets.” world want to see a deal hap- S&P sectors. countries can work together Abdulaziz bin Nasser al aptly backed by technology.” ing the country into a regional The QFC is an onshore pen, they want to see final- Agilent Technologies Inc’s to fully leverage Fintech to its Khalifa, Qatar Development “The Qatar-UK roundtable Fintech hub. jurisdiction that allows reg- ity,” said Ken Polcari, man- shares fell 11.9 percent, the maximum potential in Qatar. Bank CEO said: “The Qatar- provided a valuable forum to He added that Fintech can istered companies to enjoy aging principal at Butcher most on the S&P 500, after the During the discussion, UK Fintech roundtable is part explore the role that estab- enable Islamic finance to at- competitive benefits, such as Joseph Asset Management in medical equipment maker’s Henk J Hoogendoorn, QFC’s of our efforts to contribute to lished players in the financial tract more customers, increase working within a legal envi- New York. quarterly results missed esti- Managing Director of Financial building a vibrant fintech and services industry must as- efficiency, reduce costs and of- ronment based on English “If the news around trade mates. Sector Office, noted that the digital banking ecosystem in sume in the future growth of fer a wider range of products, common law, the right to trade remains uncertain, the market The S&P index recorded growth of Qatar’s Fintech mar- Qatar, marking another step in Fintech. Both Qatar and the helping the sector become in any currency, up to 100 per- does not know how to price 21 new 52-week highs and 11 ket presents abundant oppor- a new era of growth for Qatari UK are of course vital markets more competitive against con- cent foreign ownership, 100 that in, which is why you see new lows, while the Nasdaq tunities for key partnerships companies which will enor- for this fast-growing industry ventional finance as discussed percent repatriation of prof- markets thrashing around recorded 57 new highs and 58 between the UK and Qatar to mously help in achieving Qatar and it therefore makes sense during the roundtable. its, 10 percent corporate tax every time there is headline to new lows. fully develop these areas. National Vision 2030. Always that the two countries cooper- Islamic finance has taken on locally sourced profits, and The QFC recently unveiled staying at the forefront, QDB ate and provide the necessary great strides this century, with an extensive double taxation its multi-pronged strategy, fo- is taking tremendous efforts leadership to leverage Fintech Sharia-compliant financial as- avoidance agreement network cusing on new clusters such as to offer the much needed push to achieve its full potential,” sets forecast to total $3.8 trillion with 81 countries. Sterling hits 3-month low as Brexit deadlock saps support for PM May

REUTERS 0.4 percent versus the euro to LONDON 87.13 pence. FAA grilled again over Boeing 737 MAX crisis “Failure to pass the deal [in THE pound fell sharply on June] could well see May final- AFP questions about both Boeing crashes, deferring to Boeing Acting FAA Administra- Wednesday on growing ex- ly step down, opening the door WASHINGTON and the FAA over an aircraft on key judgments. tor Daniel Elwell, in opening pectations that Prime Minister for a more eurosceptic prime that has been grounded glob- Representative Rick Lars- remarks, defended the agen- Theresa May will again fail to minister and a possible hard THE head of the Federal Avia- ally following the second of One thing is clear right now: en, a Washington Democrat cy’s longstanding practice of get her Brexit deal approved Brexit,” said Petr Krpata, an tion Administration faced an- two deadly crashes in March the FAA has a credibility who chaired Wednesday’s designating Boeing and other and could soon face a leader- FX strategist at ING in London. other grilling in Congress on that led to 346 deaths. problem. The FAA needs to hearing, said he would press companies with key roles in ship challenge. Sterling has fallen for eight Wednesday following revela- News reports on the eve of fix its credibility problem for answers to ensure safety. certification. Sterling has weakened consecutive days against the tions that pilots complained the hearing chronicled a No- “The Committee’s investi- “This is not self-certifica- more than 1 percent this month dollar despite mostly solid to Boeing about the 737 MAX vember 27 meeting after the US Rep Rick Larsen gation is just getting started, tion,” Elwell said. “The FAA as deadlocked cross-party talks economic data in Britain in re- in the aftermath of the Lion Lion Air crash at which Ameri- and it will take some time to retains strict oversight author- expose deep political divisions cent months. Air crash. can Airlines pilots pressed get answers, but one thing is ity. The program allows the over how, when and even if A worry for investors is The hearing comes on the Boeing for safety changes day said the FAA did not inde- clear right now: the FAA has FAA to leverage its resources Brexit should take place. that months of inventory heels of a near-constant trick- that could have temporarily pendently evaluate the safety a credibility problem,” Larsen and technical expertise while The currency fell 0.5 per- stockpiling by British compa- le of news reports in recent grounded the plane. of a Boeing 737 MAX system said. “The FAA needs to fix its holding the applicant account- cent to $1.2943, its lowest nies before Brexit will show up weeks that have raised pointed Another report on Tues- implicated in the two deadly credibility problem.” able for compliance.” since Feb 15, and dropped this quarter. ‘Tesla’s solar factory exports most of its cells’ eight states currently.” The situa- Tesla has only sporadically purchased solar cells Foreign demand tion raises new questions about the viability of cash-strapped Tesla’s produced by its partner, Panasonic Corp: Source Panasonic spokesman has solar business. Musk once called confirmed that the company the deal a “no brainer” - but some REUTERS tion of anonymity. The rest are going was seeking to use its Buffalo investors panned it as a bailout of NEW YORK largely to foreign buyers, according operations to fulfill demand an affiliated firm at the expense to a Panasonic letter to US Customs for US-made solar cells from of Tesla shareholders. Before the THE “great majority” of solar cells officials reviewed by Reuters. foreign buyers merger, Musk had served as chair- being produced at Tesla Inc’s factory When the two firms announced man of SolarCity’s board of direc- in upstate New York are being sold the partnership in 2016, the com- tors, and his cousin, Lyndon Rive, overseas instead of being used in the panies said they would collaborate few others were connected in the was the company’s CEO. company’s trademark ‘Solar Roof’ on cell and module production northeastern United States, accord- Panasonic spokesman Alberto as originally intended, according to and Tesla would make a long-term ing to a former Tesla employee with Canal declined to comment on the documents reviewed by Reuters. commitment to buy the cells from knowledge of the matter, who was company’s sales to Tesla, but con- The exporting underscores the Panasonic. Cells are components laid off during staff cuts earlier this firmed that Panasonic was seeking depth of Tesla’s troubles in the US that convert the sun’s light into (File) Flags fly over the Tesla Inc Gigafactory 2, also known as RiverBend, a joint year and asked not to be named. to use its Buffalo operations to ful- solar business, which the electric electricity; they are combined to venture with Panasonic to produce solar panels and roof tiles in Buffalo, New Tesla declined to comment on fill demand for US-made solar cells car maker entered in 2016 with its make solar panels. York, US. 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STAGE SET FOR AMIR CUP 2019 FINAL AT AL WAKRAH STADIUM

It will be the first football match at the new 2022 FIFA World Cup Stadium; Al Sadd coach hopes new stadium brings luck AL SADD HOLD EGDE BUT DUHAIL DETERMINED TOO

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THE 40-000 capacity Al Wakrah Stadium will come to life as Al Sadd and defending champions Al Du- hail slug it out in the Amir Cup final I am very pleased too bbe on Thursday. part of the opep ning of The first of the 2022 FIFA Wolrd Cup Qatar stadiums to be built from Al Wakrah World Cup scratch will be inaugurated by HH Stadium and to plaplay in the Amir Sheikh Tamin bin Hamad this impportant touurnanaamenm t al Thani before kickoff at 10:30pm. It is only fitting for the most prestig- for the first time,e bubuttt thee ious domestic competition to have most important thiingng ffofororr first taste of the new stadium. me is my team,m wininninn g On the pitch, however, it prom- ises to be a tough battle against two will meaan a lot. teams who are evenly matched both in attack and defence. This will be Al Duhail coach Rui Faria. the second Amir Cup final between Al Duhail and Al Sadd with both teams splitting the spoils. This season, Al Sadd enjoyed a Al Duhail coach Rui Faria speaks to the media at Al Bidda Tower on Wednesday. better head-to-head record over the Red Knights on their way to winning and a big team like Al Duhail wouldn’t est the Amir Cup gets from the me- was an assistant before, but now it’s the QNB Stars League, cruising to a want to lose. They are champions but dia and citizens of Qatar. This final my first final as a coach, and also at 3-1 win in the first leg and forcing a we want to win the Cup. will be one of the biggest in history the stadium which will host matches 2-2 draw in March. “In 2017 we beat them at the especially being played at a World of the 2022 World Cup. Surely this Al Sadd’s last win came at the Khalifa Stadium and now it’s Cup stadium,” Ferreira told the me- will increase the importance of the Khalifa International Stadium in Al Wakrah. Maybe the World Cup dia on Wednesday. game,” he added. 2017 and coach Jesualdo Ferreira stadiums are good for us. The final will also mark another The defending champions will hopes Al Wakrah brings them more “It’s special for me because it’s milestone as both coaches are from likely be without some injured play- luck, especially this being his last the last game I’ll lead this club,” Portugal. Ferreira however, was ers and there’s doubt on Youssef El game in charge of the Wolves. he said. quick to downplay the relevance of Arabi’s participation. The Moroccan Offficialscialalsdisd displayd splaspsp ymymay matchtchtch jerseysjersjeerseysey –tr traditionaladitiionalwh whiteite for Al Sadd Sadddd andan reded forfoor “There are no clear favourites, “We also know how much inter- any comparison with Rui Faria. recently returned to training after Al Duhail – following a technical committee meeting on Wednesday. “It’s the players and not the missing the semi-final. Mohammed Al Sadd SC coaches who play. I would have Muntari and Almoez Ali led the at- Al Duhail SC loved to play but my age is against tack against Al Sailiya and the duo (Possible line-up) me,” the 72-year-old said with a are likely to start with Edmilson (Possible line-up) laugh. “The most important parts Junior on the wing. Goalkeeper Saad al Sheeb of the game are the players, we can “We have injuries in the team, Goalkeeper Amine Lecomte Defender Pedro Miguel only supervise them as coaches.” but this will not reduce the num- Defender Mohammed Musa Defender Abdelkarim Hassan Meanwhile, Al Duhail head ber of players for us on the pitch. Defender Medhi Benatia coach Rui Faria will take charge of We have some players who will not Defender Hamid Ismail his first final as coach after 17 years participate, but there are a number Defender Bassam al Rawi Defender Boualem Khoukhi as an assistant to Jose Mourinho. of others who will find their place in Defender Sultan al Brake Midfielder Gabi “I am very pleased to be part of the starting line up. Forward Youssef El-Arabi Midfielder Jung Woo-young the opening of Al Wakrah World “We are focused on the avail- Forward Almoez Ali Cup Stadium and to play in this able players and when we play with Midfielder Xavi important tournament for the first this mentality, it makes it easier for Midfielder Shoya Nakajima Midfielder Ali Asad time, but the most important thing us to play at a maximum level and Midfielder Karim Boudiaf Forward Akram Afif for me is my team, winning will everyone is motivated to this game Midfielder Assim Madibo mean a lot to the team,” said Faria. and looking to achieve victory,” the Forward Baghdad Bounedjah “I am a coach and the victory will Portuguese added. Midfielder Edmilson Junior be added to my personal account. I Cracker on the cards. Be there!

Al Sadd goalkeeper Saad al Sheeb trains ahead of the Amir Cup final on Wednesday. Sports Thursday, May 16, 2019 17 Wish to conclude my career by winning the Amir Cup: Xavi

I want to thank my big family at want to grab this great opportunity. Al Sadd, all my friends on the team, X-avi Files We will play a big team that has a the management, the staff – everyone number of great players. It will be a Xavi lifted the 34th title tough game but we have trained hard worked hard and they ensured that I of his career when during this past week and I am very was very happy throughout these last four years.  excited for the opportunity to win the Al-Sadd won the QNB Stars last title of my life as a footballer on League for the 14th time. one of the 2022 World Cup pitches. It was one of the best decisions of my We want to put smiles on the faces of This was Xavi’s fourth our fans because they certainly de- life to come here. My family and I, we trophy with the Wolves, serve it. are very comfortable here. My children after having earlier won the are like Qatari because they were At the end of your career with born here. We are very happy and grateful to live Amir Cup, Qatar Cup and the Al wSadd, which is the title you Sheikh Jassim Cup. wanted to win the most? here. Everyone offers us respect. Xavi: I won all the domestic ti- ~ Xavi Hernandez The legendary midfielder tles here, the league, Amir Cup, Qa- joined Al-Sadd in the tar Cup and the Sheikh Jassim Cup.  I wanted to win the AFC Champions summer of 2015, after League. We had an excellent team achieving the treble with his and we were the better side in the childhood club FC Barcelona. semifinal against Persepolis but this is football. All the titles I won with While at Barcelona, Xavi won Al-Sadd are important but I hoped the La Liga (8), Copa del Rey to win the Champions League title (3), UEFA Champions League as well, and we were close to (4), FIFA Club World Cup (2), Xavi Hernandez (right) trains with teammates on eve the 47th Amir Cup final. doing it. Spanish Super Cup (6), and l Sadd captain Xavi Her- family and I, we are very comfortable Who will be Xavi’s UEFA Super Cup (1). nandez will be hoping here. My children are like Qatari be- successor in foot- Afor the perfect end to his cause they were born here. We are ball? In the colours of the illustriousus footballing career very happy and grateful to live here. Xavi: I don’t like Spanish national team, on Thursdayay when he leads his Everyone offers us respect. comparisons in foot-  teamteam out in thet Amir Cup final I want to thank my big family at ball. There are many Xaaotevi won the FIFA agaigainsnst Al Duuhail at the new Al-Sadd, all my friends on the team, excellent midfielders today, soome World Cup in 2010 Al-WWakrakrah Stadium. While the management, the staff – everyone of them are superstars, such aas Bus- and lifted the there will be a lolot of attention worked hard and they ensured that I quets, Modric, Kroos and VeVerratti. European towardss thethhe openingin of the new was very happy throughout these last Many others are there as wellll, but I World Cup vvenue,e, Xavi’s fo- four years. Once again, I am happy to don’t really like comparisons and I Championship twice cus will be onn biddiing farewell have come here and as I said, it is one don’t want to miss out on annyyna name.me I in 2008 and by winning anothnotther titleit with of the best decisions of my life. thinhinkthk there will be bbetter playayeyers t han 2012. He also Al Sadd. me, becaause football is likeike lilife, there Ahead of his retirementent,nt WhatW are youy r final goalso bfbefforere is allwaysres rennewall. won the FIFA Xavi had one last interview as retiring? U-20 World a player with official Al Sadd Xavi: We are delighted to reach What will your final message be Cup in website, speaking about his the final of the Amir Cup. We will try and to whom? 19999. experiences in Qatar over the to end the season in the best way pos- Xavi: My final message is to say past four years. sible by winning the title. It will be thanks to everyone. My time as a Excerpts: the ideal ending to the season, in the player was great, ever since I was a presence of His Highness the Amir child. I did not expect to reach this Q: How do you rate your expe- and playing at the Al-Wakrah Sta- level in my career. I played at Bar- rience with Al-Sadd during the dium, one of the venues of the World celona and Al-Sadd, and I achieved past four years? Cup. As the captain of the team, I all my dreams with them. I want to Xavi: I rate my time here in Qa- hope I get the honour of lifting the thank Qatar, Al Sadd Club and eve- tar very highly. It was one of the best trophy. This is one of the most im- ryone in Qatar. You will always be in decisions of my life to come here. My portant tournaments in Qatar and we my heart. (al-saddclub.com)

There are no clear favourites, I hope this match will be a good farewell for Xavi and me: Ferreira

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AL Sadd head coach Jesu- In tomorrow’s game, Xavi aldo Ferreira gave his will carry out all the thoughts ahead of the up- instructions I give. Xavi will coming Amir Cup final be a great manager. against Al Duhail, express- Tomorrow’s game will also Al Sadd’s Spanish midfielder Gabi Fernandez addresses the media on ing his wish to get a farewell Wednesday ahead of the Amir Cup final. gift by winning the title. be a good farewell for me Speaking at the pre-match and Xavi. We want to win press conference, Ferreira the title. Xavi an example to said: “On a personal level, I am very happy to be in Amir Al Sadd coach Cup final for the third time. I Jesualdo Ferreira follow, says Gabi hope it won’t be the last time for Gabi. I also wish to win the title for the second time. game with just 90 minutes, for everyone. I’ll miss him here.” “We know the importance Al Sadd coach Jesualdo Ferreira at the press conference on Wednesday. and not a number of matches. ‘Playing Amir Gabi who led his Atletico of this trophy in this country It will be a different game and team to the La Liga title in and we know how much im- for us if we win the trophy.” Asked about the sig- Ferreira also said: “The an exciting final.” Cup final will 2013/14 season in Spain, said portance the media, the citi- As for their opponents, nificance of two Portuguese players are the most impor- Finally, he said: “In tomor- Al Sadd wants to finish the zens and residents give to this Ferreira said: “We will face Al coaches competing in the final, tant part of the game. They are row’s game, Xavi will carry out be special’ season on a high note with a tournament. This final will be Duhail, who are the defend- he said: “The ones who play the ones who will be champi- all the instructions I give. Xavi domestic double. an illustrious place in the ca- ing champions. It is going to the game are the players and ons. They need to work as hard will be a great manager. To- AYENI OLUSEGUN “I’m very motivated to play reers of the coaching staff, the be a tough and intense game not the coaches. I wanted to as possible to win the title. morrow’s game will also be a DOHA my first Amir Cup final. Since officials and medical staff as between the two sides. We are play in this match but my age There is no clear favourite in good farewell for me and Xavi. my first day at Al Sadd, all the well. It will be an an honour here to win the title.” and FIFA don’t allow that.” this game, which is a knockout We want to win the title.” AL Sadd’s Spanish midfielder players have told me how big Gabi Fernandez has hailed this tournament is. retiring teammate Xavi her- “We’ll be playing in a nandez as “an example to fol- World Cup stadium, which low” as the former Barcelona is historical on its own. We Opposite Camp legends prepares for his final played against Duhail twice match as a player. already and the quality will be Xavi announced he’ll be the same in the final. This team Amir Cup a serious tournament for Al Duhail: Luiz Martin hanging up his boots via social wants to finish the season on a media last week, bringing an high note, we already have the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK of this game and this tourna- Al Sadd will not matter in Martin said, “I am delighted end to glittering career which league title so we want to add DOHA ment for everyone in Qatar. Thursday’s game. to have met a player like Xavi, began in Barcelona. this,” the 35-year-old said. “This tournament al- “We played well against a phenomenon in the world of “I speak a lot with him Having played in two AL Duhail midfielder Luiz ways attracts all the players, Al Sadd in the league, but we football and a distinguished (Xavi) and I’ve asked him to UEFA Champions League fi- Martin stressed the impor- and everyone likes to play in did not win,” he said. player who has everyone’s enjoy this final. He is an exam- nals himself, the Spaniard said tance of the Amir Cup final this event. We at Al Duhail “We drew with a goal respect. ple to follow not just here in playing in the Amir Cup final match against Al Sadd on take this game seriously, from an individual error aff- “It is a great value for us Qatar, but worldwide. I hope will be special. Thursday. and with great respect. Our ter, but the situation is com- and he gives a lot of qual- we win so we can give him a “Both set of players have a The Brazilian-born star, focus is to hold the trophy pletely different. This is a ity and for me, he is the great farewell,” the former huge responsibility tomorrow. who has been part of the at the Al Wakrah Stadium,” very different and important one of the best players. Atletico Madrid captain said The final will be for the country club’s success said it will be Martin said. tournament for us because His presence in Qatar on Wednesday. and it’s not an everyday game. I great to hoist the at the Al The 30-year-old who we will go into the match as brought extra value “Xavi is a global example. have participated in a lot of fi- Wakrah Stadium. moved to Qatar in 2010 said the defending champions.” for the league,”he He’s committed, punctual and nals in my career, but I live here “We know the importance their league struggles against On Xavi’s retirement, concluded. always has a smile on his face now and it’s special,” he added. 18 Thursday, May 16, 2019 Sports Belgium’s Azerbaijan invites Wilmots fans to experience appointed Iran coach UEFA Europa League final in Baku

SCO- protected Old City, mud The 68,700-seater volcanoes and timeless rural villages, there’s something for Baku Olympic everyone in Azerbaijan. Stadium will Baku’s buzzing streets and bazaars make it an ideal des- host the final tination for fans to enjoy both before and after the match. between Arsenal The country’s unique geogra- and Chelsea later phy and location have resulted in a cuisine infused with the A handout picture made available this month flavours of the Caucasus, the by the Football Federation of Iran Caspian and the Great Silk (FFIRI) shows Belgian Marc Wil- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Road. From traditional bis- mots inspecting Iran’s National DOHA tros serving local delicacies to soccer team camp in Tehran on Spectators sit under umbrellas as all the matches were suspended due to rain at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome on Wednesday. (EPA-EFE) chic international restaurants, Wednesday. (EPA-EFE) AZERBAIJAN is excited to tourists can revel in a vibrant welcome global football fans and affordable culinary scene. AFP to enjoy the final of Europe’s What’s more, visitors to TEHRAN Federer’s return delayed second biggest club football Baku can still find a wide tournament, the UEFA Eu- range of affordable accom- FORMER Ivory Coast and Bel- ropa League, at the Baku modation options, with an gium manager Marc Wilmots Olympic Stadium on 29 th of abundance of luxury and mid- has arrived in Tehran and is as rain ruins play in Rome May 2019. The match will see range hotels near the stadium set to sign a three-year deal two English teams – Arsenal and across the city, as well as as national coach, state news and Chelsea – battling it out plenty of well-priced hostels agency IRNA reported. AFP matches including oine fea- They brought in a “no re- hear,” the 20-time Grand Slam for European glory, attract- and Airbnbs rentals. The official agency said ROME turing men’s top seed Novak fund” policy after doubling champion said. ing excitement from their fans “We are excited to wel- Iran football federation presi- Djokovic playing Canadian ticket prices for Wednesday “I just really hope it doesn’t around Europe and the world. come European and global dent Kami Rita Sherpa had ROGER Federer’s return to the Denis Shapovalov. to reap the financial benefits take away the fact I’m really After hosting a series of fans to visit Azerbaijan, with confirmed the deal and the for- Italian Open was scuppered However the dual ATP- of Federer’s return to the happy to be here.” successful high-profile sport- two powerhouses of global mer Belgian striker would sign by rain on Wednesday as of- WTA clay showpiece now faces venue -- only confirmed after Due to the poor condi- ing events over the last few sport competing for victory a contract later on Wednesday. ficials were forced to cancel a double-up day on Thursday he lost in the quarter finals tions, the order of play was years, including the European here in Baku. After an inten- It said the 50-year-old who all day matches after waiting in order to try and get back in Madrid last week -- gen- re-arranged and reduced, with Games, the Islamic Games sive planning phase for the was capped 70 times for his more than seven hours for the onto schedule for a pair of Sun- erating ill-will for the event starting times regularly de- and the Formula 1 Azerbaijan highly anticipated event, all country was expected to sign weather to clear. day finals. among the local public. layed as the day dragged on. Grand Prix this April, stakeholders including the on until the end of the 2022 Federer last appeared at Federer, a four-time final- The Italian Tennis Fed- Finally, hopes were aban- Baku, the capital of Azer- State Tourism Agency, gov- World Cup for a fee of $1.2 mil- Rome’s Foro Italico in the 2016 ist in Rome, returns to Italy eration justified the decision to doned after 6pm (1600 GMT). baijan, is well placed to accom- ernment bodies and private lion (1 million euros) a year. third round, losing to Dominic after skipping the clay season raise prices by saying that they Besides Federer, Djokovic modate a large influx of visi- businesses are prepped and He replaces Portuguese Thiem, but he was kept wait- for the last two years as he con- wanted “to reward fans” who and Rafael Nadal were also tors for this important game. equipped to welcome visitors coach Carlos Queiroz who ing to begin his tournament centrated on his grass game. had bought tickets before they caught by the weather, with de- Besides watching the and fans for a celebration of stepped down after eight years against Portugal’s Joao Sousa The Swiss was originally knew Federer would play. fending champion Nadal set to game, Azerbaijan hopes to football,” commented Florian in charge in January follow- thanks to rain and wintery scheduled to play at 11am When informed of the de- play France’s Jeremy Chardy. tempt spectators to explore Sengstschmid, CEO of Azer- ing Iran’s semi-final exit in temperatures in what is nor- (0900 GMT) but was among cision on Tuesday during a Among the women, world the country’s many offer- baijan Tourism Board. the Asian Cup when they went mally a warm and pleasant dozens of players kept wait- media event, Federer did not number one Naomi Osaka ings of outdoor pursuits and To meet the increased de- down 3-0 to Japan. period of the year in the Italian ing in crowded locker rooms seem particularly impressed. was waiting for a start against high-energy activities to ‘Take mand for flights, Azerbaijan He led Iran to two World capital. and lounges, as organisers in- “I heard some fans clearly Dominika Cibulkova after Another Look’ at all it has to Airlines (AZAL) and others Cup finals and extended his Against the odds, officials advertently created a perfect were not happy about it. That’s beating the Slovak in the Ma- offer. As one of the safest fam- have organised more than 40 contract to 2019 after the 2018 kept four scheduled night storm of damaging PR. obviously disappointing to drid first round last week. ily-friendly destinations in the charter flights to accommodate tournament in Russia. region, the country is blessed fans for the match. All services Wilmots guided Belgium with endless natural beauty, of Baku’s Heydar Aliyev Inter- into the 2014 World Cup dur- modern architectural wonders national Airport will function ing his stint as coach with and remnants of rich medieval at full capacity to ensure the them between 2012-2016. German, French leagues reject proposal to create closed UCL history. From Baku’s modern smooth operation of the flights He took charge of Ivory Flame Towers, to the UNE- and flow of passengers. Coast in 2017 but parted com- REUTERS tional leagues around Europe. a proposal on the table which damaged in their attractiveness pany after failing to qualify BERLIN The French league (LFP), would involve drastic changes. for millions of people across the the west Africans for the 2018 meanwhile, said it would pro- Several league representa- continent.” World Cup. THE German and French foot- pose an alternative in the next tives who were present have “Changes to these must not ball leagues have both rejected few days. said that the proposal included jeopardise the relevance and a proposal to create a near- The region’s governing body a three-tier European league future of the national leagues in closed Champions League UEFA is working with the Euro- with promotion and relegation Europe. This would... damage from 2024 onward, adding to pean Club Association (ECA), between each division. the whole of European football Croatia’s widespread opposition to the whose members include all of “The presently discussed - and that can never be in the plan. the continent’s biggest clubs, to concept... would have unac- interest of the UEFA.” The LFP Stimac The German Football re-design European competi- ceptable consequences for the said that 32 of its members have League (DFL), which runs the tion after the current interna- national leagues in Europe and voted against the proposal with named India top two divisions of the Football tional calendar ends in 2024. should therefore not be imple- three abstentions. League system -- known as the According to reports of a mented in this form,” said the “French football is worried football coach Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 -- meeting held between UEFA DFL’s chief executive Christian about the sporting and econom- said in a statement that such a and representatives of the Eu- Seifert. ic consequences of the current competition would have “unac- ropean Leagues last week, the “We must not allow the tra- project for the national champi- ceptable consequences” for na- governing body has already put ditional national leagues to be onships,” it said in a statement. The Baku Olympic Stadium which will play host to Europa League final. Education City Stadium: Jewel of the Desert HE Education City FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR 2022 ability Assessment System He noted that work has already Stadium is labeled the program (GSAS), thanks to the begun on the two roof covers, A file photo of former Croatia Jewel of the Desert. It strategy employed in its design the first is circular for the pitch, coach Igor Stimac. (AFP) is one of the stadiums and construction. It is the first the second is an indoor roof. thatT will host the FIFA World stadium in the world to earn He added that he expects AFP Cup 2022 in Qatar. It will be that recognition. work on the roof to be com- NEW DELHI one of the most prominent en- Al Qahtani said that con- pleted in the coming month, vironmentally sustainable sta- struction work is progressing especially in light of the accel- FORMER Croatia coach Igor diums in the world, in addition rapidly in order to meet the set erating pace of work and the Stimac was named India man- to its design that is inspired by deadline, noting that work on determination to complete all ager on Wednesday, replacing Islamic architecture. the iron structure, which in- tasks on schedule. Englishman Stephen Constan- The stadium, located 12 km cludes the roof and the facades The project manager also tine who quit following the from the heart of the Qatari and the base was more than said that he expects the final Asian Cup exit. capital Doha, will accommodate 70 percent complete, in addi- phase of work to be easier than “Igor is the right candidate 40,000 spectators and will be tion to completing all the con- the previous one. He noted to coach the Blue Tigers... In- located in the western part of the crete structure work over the that work on the final finishing dian football is going through Education City’s southern cam- past two months. He noted the phase, in addition to the op- a transition, and I am confident pus. The venue will be a symbol great progress made in terms erational phase will take place his vast experience will guide of innovation, sustainability and of the two phases of electrome- in the next six months. He said us to higher echelons,” All India progress for decades to come. chanical work. Work in the first that, after that, the project will Football Federation president The Supreme Commit- phase is close to completion, be ready to host any event. Praful Patel said in a statement. tee’s Project Manager of the while the second phase is more He stressed that the Su- A former centre-back who stadium Eid al Qahtani said than 80 percent complete. He preme Committee for Delivery won 53 caps, Stimac was in that the design of the stadi- noted the great acceleration in and Legacy in all the projects charge of Croatia during quali- um, with the flood lights on, the pace of work in all stages as of the Qatar 2022 World Cup fication for the 2014 World will make the stadium spar- The stadium, located 12 km from the heart of the Qatari capital Doha, will accommodate 40,000 specta- the project is set for completion remained committed to work- Cup in Brazil. He was sacked kle at night, as if a jewel in the tors and will be located in the western part of the Education City’s southern campus. The venue will be a in the coming period. ers’ rights, safety, and security after Croatia took only one point desert, hence the nickname. symbol of innovation, sustainability and progress for decades to come. The project manager re- in accordance to the highest from their last four group games Speaking to Qatar News vealed that the finishing work international standards. He meaning they only just scraped Agency (QNA), he said that modernity. The facade features the stadium will set an exam- design of the stadium was for the roof was 75 percent added that this was evident into a playoff. Niko Kovac was the stadium’s most important triangles that form complex, di- ple for the use of intelligent done using the best practices finished, the floors were more in the committee’s rules that in caretaker charge as they over- characteristic is its location at amond-esque geometrical pat- building systems that con- adopted globally, which will than 80 percent finished, as oblige contractors to provide came Iceland to reach the finals. the heart of Education City. terns, appearing to change color serves the energy of things result in high levels of water well as thermal insulation housing for workers that is not Stimac’s last job was with He added that it will over- with the sun’s movement across such as automatic lighting and and energy efficiency. At least which is also more than 80 further than five kilometers Al Shahania club in Qatar. look the most important main the sky. Like diamonds, the sta- air conditioning units. The 20 percent of the materials percent complete. away from the stadium. Constantine stepped down roads, starting with the south- dium’s design represents qual- environmentally-friendly con- used in building the stadium The installation of the plas- Al Qahtani stressed that the as India coach in January after ern Khalifa area to the coastal ity, durability and resilience, struction practices will also were from sustainable sourc- tic seats will be installed in the Supreme Committee chose very an injury-time Bahrain pen- city of Dukhan. and will become something to reduce the carbon footprint of es, in addition to purchasing final phase along with laying carefully all the locations of the alty denied the cricket-mad Education City Stadium be treasured both for the memo- the stadium, not just during 55 percent of the building ma- the grass. He also said that World Cup, with each one tell- nation a historic place in the has a design that draws on the ries it holds and its future value the construction stage, but af- terials from local sources. they have secured the supply of ing its own story. He added that Asian Cup knockout stages in rich history of Islamic architec- to the country and region. ter its completion as well. The project was awarded seats, in preparation for install- this helps with the legacy of the a 1-0 defeat. ture, blending it with striking The project manager said Al Qahtani said that the the five-star Global Sustain- ing them at the right moment. World Cup in Qatar. (QNA) Sports Thursday, May 16, 2019 19 Bangladesh crush QR800,000 up for grabs in Amir Cup v’ball final Ireland by six wkts al Jumaan, Video House and support the annual biggest vol- Attractive prizes Electronic Centre Vice-Chair- leyball championship. man and Managing Director “Volleyball is quite popular AGENCIES for fans in the Sajid Jassim Mohammed Su- in Qatar and many communi- DUBLIN May 18 final laiman, CEO CV Rappai and ties have been offering their QVA Technical Director Hus- support to the sport regularly. SEAMER Abu Jayed’s first sein Imam Ali being present We’ve many attractive and sur- five-wicket haul in only his TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK along with players and officials prise prizes for fans who will second ODI coupled with fif- DOHA of the two teams. turn up at the final on Satur- ties from Tamim Iqbal, Liton Video House and Electronic day,” he added. Das and Shakib Al Hasan led A prize money of QR800,000 Centre, which sponsored one “Seeing the high standards Bangladesh to a six-wicket win will be up for grabs for the fi- Man of the Match Award for of both the teams, we expect a and kept Ireland winless in the nalists of the prestigious Amir each fixture up to semi-finals, tough final and we wish good tri-series here on Wednesday. Cup Volleyball Championship will honour two players in the luck to both the teams,” Rappai However, Bangladesh will be on May 18. final – one best pro and other said. sweating over Shakib’s fit- Defending champions and best local player. During the final, Qatar’s ness after the all-rounder had 13-time winners Al Rayyan On behalf of the sponsors star beach volleyball players retired hurt during the chase Club will clash with four-time and their V-C Sajid Jassim Mo- Cherif Yonousse and Ahmed with a suspected side strain. runners-up Police in the final, hammed Sulaiman, CEO CV Tijan, who have risen to world Earlier, Ireland opener which is scheduled at the QVA Rappai expressed his gratitude No. 5 now, will also be felici- Paul Stirling put on a show, Indoor Hall at 9.30 pm to the QVA for having provided tated by LG and Jumbo Elec- making 130 off 141 balls, and The winners will take them an opportunity to be a tronics, a flagship company of was well-supported by his cap- home QR500,000, thanks of part of the premier volleyball Video House, for being the Asia tain William Porterfield, who chief sponsors Video House championship in the country. champions and performing hit his first ODI fifty in more and Electronic Centre, while “We’ve been having a long as- brilliantly at the FIVB Beach than a year, but their efforts the runners-up stand to earn sociation with the QVA at dif- World Tour. went in vain as Bangladesh Bangladesh’s Abu Jayed Rahi bowls during the Tri-Nation Series One-Day International against Ireland at QR300,000. ferent levels but this is the first Video House will also rec- aced their chase. the Clontarf Cricket Club Ground in Clontarf, Dublin on Wednesday. (AFP) A press conference was held time that we’re partnering the ognise the best players in the Tamim set the tone with his at the QVA Meeting Hall on QVA for HH the Amir Cup Vol- age-group volleyball – un- second fifty in three matches SCOREBOARD eight fours and four sixes in his Wednesday with QVA Assistant leyball Championship. We feel der-14, under-15, under-17 and this series, helping Bangladesh 130. Secretary-General Saeed Salem very proud and honoured to under-20. to another rapid start. He put IRELAND: Mashrafe Mortaza 8-0-47-0. Porterfield made 94 off 106 on 117 for the first wicket with Paul Stirling c Liton Das b Abu Jayed 130 balls, including seven fours James McCollum c Liton Das b Rubel Hossain 5 BANGLADESH: Liton and piled the pressure on Andrew Balbirnie c Mushfiqur Rahim b Abu Jayed 20 Tamim Iqbal b Boyd Rankin 57 and two sixes, but got out to Ireland with a flurry of bound- William Porterfield c Liton Das b Abu Jayed 94 Liton Das b Barry McCarthy 76 Jayed just as he tried to accel- aries. Tamim could have been Kevin O’Brien c Tamim Iqbal b Abu Jayed 3 Shakib Al Hasan retired hurt 50 erate. He had been particularly dismissed on 22 had Gary Wil- Mark Adair Hit Wicket b Mohammad Saifuddin 11 Mushfiqur Rahim c Gary Wilson b Boyd Rankin 35 severe on Mashrafe Mortaza, Gary Wilson c Shakib Al Hasan b Abu Jayed 12 Mahmudullah not out 35 son hung onto a catch behind George Dockrell b Mohammad Saifuddin 4 Mosaddek Hossain c Gary Wilson b Mark Adair 14 taking the veteran seamer for the stumps, but he went onto Barry McCarthy not out 1 Sabbir Rahman not out 7 31 off 25 balls. Shakib wasn’t add 35 to his tally. Extras (0b, 6lb, 0nb, 0pen, 6w) 12 Extras (0b 9lb 11w) 20 spared either. Porterfield also Total (for eight wickets, in 50.0 overs) 292 Total (for four wickets, in 43.0 overs) 294. Liton complemented Fall of wickets: 1-23 (McCollum), 2-59 (Balbirnie), Fall of wickets: 1-117 (Iqbal), 2-160 (Das), 3-224 slammed five fours off Shakib, Tamim well and was particu- 3-233 (Porterfield), 4-263 (O’Brien), 5-264 (Stirling), (Rahim), 4-278 (Saikat) who finished with 0 for 65 in larly strong square of the wick- 6-287 (Wilson), 7-291 (Adair), 8-292 (Dockrell) Did not bat: Mortaza, Saifuddin, Hossain, Chowdhury his nine overs, including a 23- et, keeping Bangladesh ticking Bowling: Abu Jayed 9-0-58-5 (3w), Rubel Hossain Bowling: Mark Adair 10-0-52-1, Barry McCarthy 10-0- run last over. 7-2-41-1, Mohammad Saifuddin 9-0-43-2, Mosaddek 61-1 (3w), Joshua Little 8-0-67-0 (4w), Boyd Rankin in the chase. Both the openers Hossain 8-0-32-0, Shakib Al Hasan 9-0-65-0 (3w), 7-0-48-2 (3w), George Dockrell 8-0-57-0. Jayed also took the prized were bowled, but Shakib and scalp of Stirling, helping Bang- Mushfiqur then took over, add- ladesh keep Ireland to under ing 64 runs together in 10 overs. cepted by a diving Wilson. ladesh victory had looked less 300. Porterfield was caught at During the process, Mushfiqur Shakib suffered a suspected likely when Stirling dominated the deep extra-cover bound- became the fifth wicketkeeper side strain while trying to pull the visitors in the first innings. ary while Stirling gave deep to reach 5,000 ODI runs after Josh Little in the 35th over, Stirling got going with a crunch midwicket a simple catch. Ire- Adam Gilchrist, Andy Flower, and consequently retired hurt. through the covers off Jayed land’s slide either side of the Kumar Sangakkara and MS Mahmudullah, though, got and proceeded to add 174 with Stirling-Porterfield stand and Dhoni. The stand, however, them home, with his unbeaten Porterfield - the highest third- some wayward bowling meant QVA Assistant Secretary-General Saeed Salem al Jumaan, flanked by Video House and Electronic Centre ended when Mushfiqur’s leg- 35 off 29 balls. wicket stand for Ireland in ODI they ended the series without a Vice-Chairman & MD Sajid Jassim Mohammed Sulaiman (left) and CEO CV Rappai, with the Amir Cup side tickle was superbly inter- Such an emphatic Bang- cricket. In all, Stirling struck single win. volleyball Championship trophy in Doha on Wednesday. Karthik pipped Pant because Bairstow credits IPL for raising his game of experience, says Kohli AFP derabad. BRISTOL (UNITED KINGDOM) One-match ban slapped on Morgan “You’re able to learn dif- REUTERS players believe India will miss into primary consideration.” ferent things from different MUMBAI the 21-year-old in the show- Karthik made his one-day inter- JONNY Bairstow said play- AFP coaches and different players,” piece which gets underway on national debut in 2004 and has ing alongside the likes of Aus- BRISTOL (UNITED KINGDOM) said Bairstow, who opened the DINESH Karthik’s experience May 30. played 91 matches for India in tralia’s David Warner in the batting for the Sunrisers with and composure in pressure sit- “In pressure situations, he’s the format, compared with left- Indian Premier League had ENGLAND will have to find a new captain for the fourth Warner -- set to be an oppo- uations helped him pip young shown composure,” Kohli told handed batsman Pant who has helped take his game to new one-day international against Pakistan on Friday after skip- nent during the World Cup sensation Rishabh Pant to the the Times of India newspaper played just five after making his heights after his match-win- per Eoin Morgan was banned from the match by the Inter- and subsequent Ashes series second wicketkeeper’s spot in about Karthik. “It was some- 50-over debut last October. ning hundred against Pakistan national Cricket Council for a slow over-rate offence. in England. India’s World Cup squad, cap- thing that everybody on board Karthik, who has also played in Bristol. Morgan was sanctioned after World Cup hosts and fa- “It’s just little things like tain Virat Kohli has said. was convinced about. 26 Test matches for India, has Opening batsman vourites England took around four hours to bowl their 50 game plans,” Bairstow added. With Mahendra Singh Dho- “He has the experience. If, the ability to bat anywhere in Bairstow’s blistering 128 off overs in a six-wicket win over Pakistan in the third ODI at “He (Warner) hits in ni as the undisputed first-choice god forbid, something happens the batting order which makes 93 balls helped World Cup Bristol on Tuesday. completely different areas wicketkeeper of the side, the se- to MS (Dhoni), Karthik can be him a limited-overs asset. hosts England to a six-wicket He was also fined 40 percent of his match fee and his to potentially myself. I guess lectors preferred Karthik, 33, in immensely valuable behind the “We can very well imagine win in the third one-day inter- players 20 percent of theirs after match referee Richie Rich- it’s method more than any- their 15-man squad over Pant, wickets. As a finisher, he’s done there’s more than an opinion national on Tuesday as they ardson ruled England were two overs short after time allow- thing else. But learning from who is known for his swash- well. in place that some capable guys went 2-0 up in a five-match ances were taken into consideration. them, as well as the guys here, buckling batting. “So, it was the overall ex- have missed out,” India coach series with two to play. that can only be a good thing Teams can change players posure to a tournament of Ravi Shastri added. “Heart goes The 29-year-old York- form from the lucrative Twen- runs in 10 games at an average playing under pressure with until May 23 and several former this magnitude that was taken out to them. shireman carried on his recent ty20 IPL where he scored 445 of 55.62 for the Sunrisers Hy- expectation.” Al Shaqab to hold Open House and auction of Arabian horses this weekend

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AL Shaqab, member of Qatar Foundation, and Al Rayyan Stud will hold an Open House and Auction of exquisite Ara- bian and Peninsula horses this weekend at Al Shaqab. The Open House is scheduled to take place in Al Shaqab’s indoor arena, situ- ated within the Equine Edu- cation Department, starting at 9pm on Friday, May 17. It will provide an opportunity for horse lovers and horse owners to observe and ap- praise the foals and mares that will be in the Auction, which will take place at 9pm on Saturday, May 18 at the same venue. The horses will be prog- enies of the prestigious stal- lions and mares which are Progenies of some of the finest Arabian horses bred at Al Shaqab Equestrian Centre and Al Rayyan Stud Recently, Al Shaqab was triumphant at the Marina di Pietrasanta 2019 Arabian Horse Show in Italy, when bred through the successful will go under the hammer on May 17 and 18 from 9pm onwards. four of the six horses won top honours. breeding program being im- plemented by Al Shaqab. have won awards at interna- al breeders’ association The partment, said: “In protecting with great moral character several progenies who have four of the six horses won Twenty-one horses, most tional shows. Pyramid Society; and the tra- and conserving Qatar’s eques- and kindness. Seven world continued to win at some of top honours - Ghalliba Al of them belonging to Al The breeding programme ditional Qatari bloodlines of trian heritage, Al Shaqab’s champion stallions are key to the most prestigious shows.” Shaqab, a filly, and Aqil Al Shaqab, will be auctioned. includes international Arabian the past. breeding philosophy has been Al Shaqab’s program and they Recently, Al Shaqab was Shaqab, a champion colt, Over the years, Al Shaqab horses, combining all Arabian Sheikh Hamad bin Ali to preserve the Arabian breed are among the finest Arabian triumphant at the Marina won gold medals, while Te has bred several prize-win- bloodlines; Peninsula horses, al Thani, Manager of the Al and to produce horses that horses on the planet. di Pietrasanta 2019 Arabian Al Shaqab and Thamamah Al ning stallions and mares that as determined by internation- Shaqab Breeding & Show De- are beautiful and athletic, “These stallions have sired Horse Show in Italy, when Shaqab, won silver. 20 Thursday, May 16, 2019 The Last Word

AMIR HOSTS IFTAR FOR HEADS OF DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS AND QATARI AMBASSADORS

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani on Wednesday hosted an iftar banquet in honour of their excellencies heads of diplomatic missions accredited by the State, ambassadors of Qatar abroad and top officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan. The iftar was attended by Personal Representative of HH the Amir, HH Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani, and a number of their excellencies sheikhs. (QNA)

Ashghal promises hassle-free road Qatar’s hospitality access to Al Wakrah Stadium sector retains its TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK top ranking in ME DOHA

AS all roads lead to the majestic Guest Experience Index shows Qatar Al Wakrah Stadium on Thurs- hotel guests report finest experience day, the Public Works Author- ity (Ashghal) is leaving no stone unturned to ensure they don’t TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK “Qatar’s hospitality sec- slip into traffic chaos as the sta- DOHA tor remains a key engine of our dium opens its gates to the pub- tourism vision. We congratulate lic for the first time. QATAR’S hospitality sector our partners in the private sector The Amir Cup final between has been ranked the best in the for their continued growth and local football clubs Al Sadd and Middle East for the second con- their focus on providing travel- Al Duhail provides a befitting secutive year by Olery’s Guest lers with unparalleled hospital- debut to the Al Wakrah Sta- Experience in the Middle East ity and authentic experiences,” dium, which is one of the 2022 Report. Qatar National Tourism Council FIFA World Cup host venues. muting from Doha to Al Wakrah and the southern areas. It ex- 2018, Ashghal launched construc- figuration of one lane in each A hospitality and travel data (QNTC) Secretary-General Ak- With the Amir HH Sheikh nowadays does not necessar- tends for 22 kilometres from tion works to upgrade 9 kilome- direction. The road consists of provider, Olery collects, analy- bar al Baker. Tamim bin Hamad al Thani ex- ily require passing through Al Hamad International Airport to tres of Al Wakrah Main Road. The two multi-level interchanges ses and distributes online re- “The Olery report confirms pected to watch the match at the Wakrah main road, since there Al Majd Road. project will deliver three lanes in providing free flow traffic in all views from guests for the global that Qatar’s hospitality sector stadium, fans are likely to turn are new alternative routes such DOHA EXPRESS HIGHWAY - SOUTH: each direction including an un- directions. hospitality industry. is best in class, and a model for up in large numbers. To ensure as the G-Ring Road. The south- The Southern Part of the Doha derpass that will span between Al LOCAL ROADS : Ashghal’s Its report analysed over 12 the industry and the region,” he a hassle-free access to the stadi- ern part of the Doha Express Express Highway project is con- Wakrah City and Doha. achievements in implementing million online guest reviews added. um, Ashghal has several strate- Highway, Najma street exten- sidered one of the most impor- The project’s design allows the highways leading to Al Wak- over the past 12 months (April “The Olery report and the gies in place. sion also serve as alternative tant roads that directly connect for a wide central median that rah Stadium from all over Qatar 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019) from guests who have stayed in Qa- Currently, five expressways routes along with the recently to Al Wakrah stadium though Al will accommodate Qatar Red extended to include the develop- popular online booking sites. tar’s hotels articulated the main lead into the Al Wakrah Stadi- revamped roads that connect Wukair Interchange. Line metro (Qatar Rail) con- ment of local roads in Wakrah Qatar’s score increased from selling points as attentive ser- um. Besides, Ashghal has built commuters from the north, such It connects with Doha Ex- necting Al Wakrah with Doha. and Al Wukair area that serve 84.3 last year to 85.4. The de- vice, top notch facilities, and the Al Wukair Road and a string as the Al Majd Road. pressway, Sabah Al Ahmad Cor- The project will also deliver 6.1 the stadium through a series of velopment of new attractions, authentic experiences. These of local roads leading away from Ashghal has completed the ridor and G Ring Road on one kilometres of combined pedes- projects. such as the recently opened Qa- remain a priority as we continue it around the stadium. construction of all expressways end and with Al Wukair Road, trian and cycle paths. These projects included de- tar National Museum, was cred- to build diverse tourism and Ashghal has also lain around adjacent to the Al Wakrah Sta- Mesaieed Road and Al Wakrah AL WUKAIR ROAD: Al Wukair velopment works on part of Al ited with helping maintain the hospitality products and attract of 3.5 kilometres of pedestrian dium in 2017 and 2018, includ- Main Road on the other. Road is considered a vital addi- Wukair Road, which included hospitality sector’s momentum. more guests to experience all and cycle paths directly feeding ing the southern part of Doha AL MAJD ROAD: The seven-lane tion to the roads network, pro- an increase in the number of The report measures overall that Qatar has to offer.” into the stadium from the vi- Express Highway and G-Ring free-flow dual carriageway from viding a 13-kilometre stretch of lanes from two to four lanes and guest satisfaction by considering The hotel classification cinities of the Al Wakrah Metro Road. Mesaieed to Al Khor will accom- road, significantly upgraded to the installation of traffic signals different aspects of their tourist system introduced by QNTC Station. Here are some of its key G RING ROAD: The G Ring Road modate more than 14,000 vehi- provide dual four lanes capable in the area between Al Wakrah accommodation experience, in- in 2016 plays a central role in projects designed to ensure easy is a newly-constructed vital road cles per hour in each direction of accommodating 8,000 vehi- Hospital and Al Wukair Road’s cluding service, location, clean- establishing Qatar as a leading public access to the stadium. that has significantly enhanced for a distance of 130 km. cles per hour in each direction intersection with Doha Ex- liness, room quality and value destination in terms of hospital- EXPRESSWAY NETWORK: Com- traffic movement between Doha AL WAKRAH MAIN ROAD: In May as opposed to the previous con- pressway. for money. ity and quality. One of its major In Qatar, service, cleanliness components is the Voice of the and location received ratings of Guest, which classifies hotels 9, above the global benchmark through performance. Partner- fans to arrive at the stadium well ro station to the stadium.” in each of these categories. ing with one of the world’s lead- Organisers urges fans to arrive early in advance of the match time to “Fans can also make use of Qatar’s hospitality sector ing companies in guest senti- avoid any rush and traffic bot- taxis. We want the fans to arrive also scored higher in rooms ment analysis, QNTC uses a tool Continued from page 1 Ô 3.5-km-long pedestrian and cy- Stadium from 6:30pm to 2am on tlenecks. early as it is a new stadium and (8.9), food (8.8) and facilities to obtain a sentiment score from cling tracks extending from the Thursday. Khalid al Naama, Media there will be a security cordon in (8.4). According to the ‘guest over 100 guest review platforms. IN order to facilitate the fans’ metro station to the stadium. The organisers, Qatar Foot- Relations Senior Officer at SC, and around the stadium,” Ma- type’ category, Qatar’s tourist This commitment to travellers commute from Al Wakrah Met- Ashghal has urged those not ball Association (QFA) and the said: “To make it easier for fans, jor Abdulla al Ghanim, official accommodation was particu- helps QNTC and its partners in ro Station to Al Wakrah Stadi- heading to the stadium to avoid Supreme Committee for Deliv- there will be a shuttle service to spokesperson of Security Com- larly popular among business the hospitality sector evolve new um, Ashghal has implemented roads surrounding Al Wakrah ery & Legacy (SC), have asked ferry fans from Al Wakrah met- mittee, said. travellers, families, and friends. products and experiences.